Great Briton just raised threat level to Severe

[Arwenmark]

I don't know how this may affect anyone traveling but figured you would like to be aware if you are traveling to/from or through there.

[lady_cruiser]

OK???? Is there suppose to be an attachment to your statement?

[Sargent_Schultz]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8476238.stm

 

 

"The US Department of Homeland Security said the move meant the UK would be on a similar level of alert to America.

 

In a statement it said: "The UK is raising their measures to effectively where we are with the airport security measures that we have taken and announced over the last few weeks. "

[FlyerTalker]

Hey Globaliser.....are you the "Great Briton" referred to??

 

Additional info....this is speculated, in some circles, to be related to an upcoming conference on Afghanistan being held in the UK next week.

[Arwenmark]

Hey Globaliser.....are you the "Great Briton" referred to??

 

Additional info....this is speculated, in some circles, to be related to an upcoming conference on Afghanistan being held in the UK next week.

 

Sorry about both those goofs I am having a very bad day here. LOL

 

I just figured it might add some time to peoples schedule to deal with increased security.

[Ashland]

Sorry about both those goofs I am having a very bad day here. LOL

 

I just figured it might add some time to peoples schedule to deal with increased security.

Not a "great" mistake....enjoy the rest of your day...:)

[Sargent_Schultz]

Sorry about both those goofs I am having a very bad day here. LOL

 

I just figured it might add some time to peoples schedule to deal with increased security.

 

It was worthwhile posting and worth knowing.

[FlyerTalker]

Sorry about both those goofs I am having a very bad day here. LOL

Was having a little word-play fun with Globaliser. Came from an encounter on a cruise long ago....a fellow said that he was a "Great Britton" but since his brother moved to France, the brother was only a "so-so Britton".

[new salt]

I wonder what impending 'news' our loathsome government is trying to distract us from?

[scottbee]

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the Great Fire of 1666.

 

Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. It's not only the English and French who are on a heightened level of alert.

 

Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides." The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

 

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

[scottbee]

oops

[new salt]

Oh dear Scottbee,

We will both be on a watch list now!

 

"He who desires to be a politician is not fit for purpose"

Alfred the, on the whole, not too bad 0724AD

[FlyerTalker]

The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the Great Fire of 1666.

So much for us Colonists having been an irritant.

 

You left out the Vatican, which has increased the number of Swiss Guards for tourists to photograph and the Swiss themselves, who are preparing for increased profits from sales of knives to replace those confiscated at security screening points.

[Ethel5]

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the Great Fire of 1666.

 

Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. It's not only the English and French who are on a heightened level of alert.

 

Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides." The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

 

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

 

So much for us Colonists having been an irritant.

 

You left out the Vatican, which has increased the number of Swiss Guards for tourists to photograph and the Swiss themselves, who are preparing for increased profits from sales of knives to replace those confiscated at security screening points.

 

You guys are way too funny!!!! And oh so true.:D

[World Traveller 2008]

I could comment about the US security but I'm not going to cos we Brits are made of sterner stuff and our sense of humour is awesome!!! :p

[spongerob]

You mean the change from "scorched earth" to "long-winded speeches designed to bore our enemies to tears" ?

[Balliett]

well played, indeed.

[Globaliser]

And news just in from the rest of the world:

• The Scots raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's Get the Bastards". They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line in the British Army for the last 300 years.
• Americans meanwhile and as usual are carrying out pre-emptive strikes, on all of their allies, just in case.
• And in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand has also raised its security levels from "baaa" to "BAAAA!" Due to continuing defence cutbacks (the Air Force being a squadron of spotty teenagers flying paper aeroplanes, and the Navy some toy boats in the Prime Minister's bath), New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which is "****, I Hope Australia Will Come and Rescue Us".
• Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No Worries" to "She'll Be Right, Mate". Three more escalation levels remain: "Crikey!", "I Think We'll Need to Cancel the Barbie This Weekend" and "The Barbie Is Cancelled!" So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

Hey Globaliser.....are you the "Great Briton" referred to?

Many people call me "nutty", but never "great"! :D