Bob's offer for 55-300 accepted.

Car issues require an injection of funds, so I have the following up for sale!

DA 55-300mm (the version with hood and quick-shift). Bought very recently from this forum (fom Jon Schick). Tip-top condition, original box. This is a great lens but I have an 80-200mm which is more compact and covers most of the range. Looking for about £175 + p&p

M 28mm f3.5. In flawless cosmetic and optical condition. Generic caps. Looking for about £50 + p&p

M 135mm f3.5. Again in mint condition, with original caps. Looking for over £40 + p&p

Make me offers on these items. I will review the offers in a few days.

That's hilarious Ken. Reminds me of Senator Rosewater in Kurt Vonnegut's 'God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater'. He is proud when he creates a law that defines what is obscene and not art. If it has pubic hair, it's pornography

I expect it was just someone being too literal minded about the rules, always much easier and quicker than using judgement.

After looking at the report, it seems it's not the word 'bum' which is the issue, and I can undertand where the council is coming from wanting to limit those sort of adverts in public areas.

Well done to Darlene, and thanks to Glyn for judging and comments. Some very nice entries. I love Mikew's shot... eyepopping effect with the lensbaby.

Ken, was the word used as a noun or a verb?

Not that I would be offended in either case! Its just a word. Ah, those tw@ts at the council!

These lenses are so plentiful and cheap, there's no point buying one which isn't in full working order. But if you can get it for free or for about five pounds, may be worth a go in the hope that the problem is being overstated by the seller.

It strikes me they were far too young to be charged for that 'crime'. Mind you I don't know all the details. But in general I don't think kids should be treated in the same way as adults.

I heard a report on the radio about a norwegian case similar to the infamous Bulger case. The mother of a child murder victim told the reporter very adamantly that she did not expect the killer to have been locked up like an adult, even though the youth, who had received psychological treatment rather than a jail term, and still lived locally, had started to harass other members of her family.

I was very impressed by the way she didn't give in to what would be an understandable desire for retribution.

Good one Hyram. I like the regular vs organic patterns and the little dots are nicely graphic. A square crop would work well I think.