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| Painting by Gino |
A thief in Palermo added a new dimension to the concept of Sicilian pazienza on Wednesday night when, in order to steal a bicycle that was chained to a four-metre plane tree, he patiently sawed the tree down. This happened in a busy street in the centre of the city and, although the task must have taken some time, no one noticed a thing.
Only on Thursday morning did the bicycle's unfortunate owner discover the theft as, descending from his apartment to the street, he found the tree lying on the pavement. Luckily it had fallen without damaging any parked cars or other property.
Vittorio De Sica - Ladri di biciclette
Vittorio De Sica - Ladri di biciclette
You can't make stuff like this up!
ReplyDeleteNot even our bicycle thieves in Cambridge have tried that one, as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteHaha now that is determination. Perhaps it would have been quicker if he left the tree to die!
ReplyDeleteNot even Sergeant Pluck would have heard of such treevial a delict.
ReplyDeleteThat's not just patience - it's total dedication!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Patricia. I am relieved to hear it, Ellee! Ha! Perhaps he should have, jams... Quite! Quite so, Sean. It is, indeed, Dragonstar!
ReplyDeleteIt makes you wonder how people wander around without seeing things as they pass by...
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed, Cherie. Hi, Liz. I don't think the owner of the bike thought so! sorry about late replies.
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