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A Neighbourhood Letter .
( A Circular Letter )
I believe it was Thursday, last. At approximately seven in the evening. A rather tall, unshaven chap wearing little for the imagination was strolling along the main road. Well I was flabergasted.
"Some thing needs to be done" was my thinking driving past. It was time to be pro-active! Taking matters into my own hands, I stopped at the curb when the fellow walked past and shouted from the window.
"Hey you, have you no shame? You could be raped by some mad woman or even robbed and raped. What's worse is you're giving all men a bad name parading around teasing women, minding their own business. You look like a sex invitation."
Well he looked at me like I was completely insane, then retorted "How dare you judge me, mind your own business. I wear what makes me comfortable."
Men today are full of the tease and slease. For this reason I have drafted this letter as a warning. Beware of the main road. There is a male whore, asking for it. He won't listen to good reason. He must be a heathen.
Stay safe, my neighbourhood friends.
Signed
A Concerned Citizen
Written by
RevolutionAL
(Alistair Plint)
Published 24th May 2018
| Edited 25th May 2018
Author's Note
Sometimes the only way is reducing it to the ridiculous, to show it's stupidity.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 6:41pm
dearest Al I love your clever wit
this made me giggle
you're right of course..
love Brenda
this made me giggle
you're right of course..
love Brenda
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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 7:53pm
Wow, Bren
I love how you do that, so often I've hit submit the page refreshes with a Crim comment.
You're magic!
I thought this might appeal to you. Gotta make peepols see!
Thanks so much
Al
I love how you do that, so often I've hit submit the page refreshes with a Crim comment.
You're magic!
I thought this might appeal to you. Gotta make peepols see!
Thanks so much
Al
Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
Anonymous
24th May 2018 8:23pm
Got a giggle out of me with this bit of crafty wit. When reason can't be found, thump them with the ridiculous. I like it.
...Willow
...Willow

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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 9:11pm
Hey Willow...
Lovely seeing you about here.
Yes I have to admit, I'm a little sick of explaining life to dead people. I've resorted to speaking like it is... Stoopid!
=)
Blue Skies at you
Al
Lovely seeing you about here.
Yes I have to admit, I'm a little sick of explaining life to dead people. I've resorted to speaking like it is... Stoopid!
=)
Blue Skies at you
Al
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 8:57pm
i protest that there are no scantily clad men in my local neighbourhood...
... i'm afraid that i must insist on having something to leer at & catcall all lecherous like
been practising my wolf-whistling just to maintain the standards ;)
ltm
i adore this.
so skerp soos iemand wat heel nag op minora blades geslaap het
x
... i'm afraid that i must insist on having something to leer at & catcall all lecherous like
been practising my wolf-whistling just to maintain the standards ;)
ltm
i adore this.
so skerp soos iemand wat heel nag op minora blades geslaap het
x
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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 9:15pm
Okay Auntie
Ek maak mos vir auntie a plan.
I'll parade through Kaapstad tomorrow in a tango with the boep out for all to see. But listen man if I don't get one whistle or chirp you in beeeg shit!
Lol
P.S. did you know that minora blades are now considered safe for the environment. Jinne talk about a 360? Or is that a 180? Not sure which but I know there is turning.
Blou hemels fantasties!
Al
Ek maak mos vir auntie a plan.
I'll parade through Kaapstad tomorrow in a tango with the boep out for all to see. But listen man if I don't get one whistle or chirp you in beeeg shit!
Lol
P.S. did you know that minora blades are now considered safe for the environment. Jinne talk about a 360? Or is that a 180? Not sure which but I know there is turning.
Blou hemels fantasties!
Al
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
Anonymous
- Edited 24th May 2018 10:44pm
24th May 2018 10:26pm
Tell ‘em to send these scourge of the streets to England. We’ll look after these scantily clad Male vermin and make your streets safe again!
I mean... us Brits have some of the best hospitality in the world. It’s a public service really.
South Africa can thank us later.
😂
(Get a cat. People are stoopid)
I mean... us Brits have some of the best hospitality in the world. It’s a public service really.
South Africa can thank us later.
😂
(Get a cat. People are stoopid)

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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 11:52pm
On behalf of South Africa we thank you for your service and welcome your kindness.
Our President will be in touch to arrange Visas etc.
=)
Aaah cats.. Yes!
Blue skies at you
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 11:04pm
Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 11:53pm
Need some Polyfilla there?
(Only kidding)
Warms my heart to know, I brought a smile.
Blue skies at you
Al
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
24th May 2018 11:21pm
Firstly, I enjoyed how you turned the tables. This is what women have been eduring for YEARS. No; DECADES and CENTURIES.
Secondly, a few things:
- Correct use of a semi;
Taking matters into my own hands, I stopped at the curb as the fellow walked past; I shouted from the window.
These are two independent clauses connected by a semi. Though I have revised the first one to read a bit smoother.
- Incorrect use of a semi;
A rather tall, unshaven chap wearing little for the imagination; was stroling along the main road.
A semi connects two independent clauses ( as long as they aren't joined by a coordinating conjunction, e.g. - and, but, or ). You've placed this one right smack dab in the middle of a complete sentence, which is disruptive vs connective.
Also, strolling*
- I would change the singular woman to plural women to broaden the scope. I also recommend removing that semi altogether when you do, as it's incorrectly placed. If you're going to use one, it needs to be after "business".
Again, really enjoyed the spirit of this.
Secondly, a few things:
- Correct use of a semi;
Taking matters into my own hands, I stopped at the curb as the fellow walked past; I shouted from the window.
These are two independent clauses connected by a semi. Though I have revised the first one to read a bit smoother.
- Incorrect use of a semi;
A rather tall, unshaven chap wearing little for the imagination; was stroling along the main road.
A semi connects two independent clauses ( as long as they aren't joined by a coordinating conjunction, e.g. - and, but, or ). You've placed this one right smack dab in the middle of a complete sentence, which is disruptive vs connective.
Also, strolling*
- I would change the singular woman to plural women to broaden the scope. I also recommend removing that semi altogether when you do, as it's incorrectly placed. If you're going to use one, it needs to be after "business".
Again, really enjoyed the spirit of this.
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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
Thank you! Thank you!
I am glad you see the value... We can change the world one poem at a time!
Aaargh whome I kidding! Haha!
1) Thank you for the clarification on the semi. I think I've had semi's in the wrong places for years.
2) gosh especially thank you for *strolling.
3) I assumed you were referring to the second reference to "woman", which now reads women.
I am glad you saw the humour in it. We need some light hearted in the gloom some days.
Thank you ever so much for the solid critique and valuable suggestions. I am so very greatful. These help so very much!
Blue Skies to you
Al
I am glad you see the value... We can change the world one poem at a time!
Aaargh whome I kidding! Haha!
1) Thank you for the clarification on the semi. I think I've had semi's in the wrong places for years.
2) gosh especially thank you for *strolling.
3) I assumed you were referring to the second reference to "woman", which now reads women.
I am glad you saw the humour in it. We need some light hearted in the gloom some days.
Thank you ever so much for the solid critique and valuable suggestions. I am so very greatful. These help so very much!
Blue Skies to you
Al
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
25th May 2018 9:38am
i enjoyed reading this .. some people will never listen and the only person they will listen to .. is themselves ! unfortunately ! lol .
i think maybe some men think they can get away with walking around with no top on ... only men can do this and even that i find a little wear.. your supposed to wear clothes aren't you , not be half dressed lol i guess some men walk around topless in the heat although i find it strange , it does seem like they are trying to show themselves off , somehow ..
but near naked i would suggest that maybe this man is a stupid idiot .. who has no comprehension of what is appropriate and what is not ..
i think maybe some men think they can get away with walking around with no top on ... only men can do this and even that i find a little wear.. your supposed to wear clothes aren't you , not be half dressed lol i guess some men walk around topless in the heat although i find it strange , it does seem like they are trying to show themselves off , somehow ..
but near naked i would suggest that maybe this man is a stupid idiot .. who has no comprehension of what is appropriate and what is not ..
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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
25th May 2018 10:01am
Oh Daffodil
You beautiful yellow flower, you!
You've warmed this page & heart with your comment. Thank you so much for reading me!
Is 32 your surname?
Big Blue skies at you
Al
You beautiful yellow flower, you!
You've warmed this page & heart with your comment. Thank you so much for reading me!
Is 32 your surname?
Big Blue skies at you
Al
Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
27th May 2018 4:20pm
Well now Al, this gives me all sorts of smile's and giggles. Duly warned, I'll definitely take another look, ummm... errr...I mean another route. Mad respect,
Survivor
Beep🚗Beep...
Survivor
Beep🚗Beep...
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Re: Re. A Neighbourhood Letter .
28th May 2018 10:43pm
Survivor! You're back, yaaay!
I'm so pleased it brought a smile and a giggle.
Well 'spose if one was not completely offended one could drive past and gwak. Before driving the long way around
=)
Thank you for reading me and the awesome comment.
Blue Skies at you
Al
I'm so pleased it brought a smile and a giggle.
Well 'spose if one was not completely offended one could drive past and gwak. Before driving the long way around
=)
Thank you for reading me and the awesome comment.
Blue Skies at you
Al