Symps, Squirrels, Scotsmen and Such-like
Not surprisingly, given our purpose of feeding information into the local
computer companies we need a fair few symps in those companies. Some are
in positions of power, to give us control good communications.
Others, like that Kevin Blackburn, are scattered through the companies
to provide a fall back position if our main contact fails, and to give
us feedback from amongst the employees.
However, Kevin is also our most public symp. This is perhaps not surprising
as he is publicly listed as the contact and founder for the Wynn Fan Club,
and is an active poster in his own right. As such, he seems to have attracted
the attention of various oddballs. One of the more persistent is a Glaswegian
called Ed, who seems to be giving the Scotsbuns a run for their money.
He was nearly caught in a sub in Dinton Pastures, but ran way just before
we netted him. No, just don't ask any more.
We've had no trouble with enhanced squirrels here in Winnersh Warren
so far. There seems to be no signs of treason amongst them. Perhaps this
is because Bobtail has come to the stunning conclusion that if we don't
over-exploit them, the squirrels will have no reason to rebel. Of course,
we use them as observers and pick pockets and other less than safe activities,
but we don't go in for forcing them to do our burrowing for us. Let's hope
this continues.
We are lucky (no pun intended) to be living in urbanised England. The
loss to Mother Nature is sad, but it does mean that people cannot wander
the streets with fire axes or shotguns over their shoulders. Indeed, even
adults toting super soakers would get strange looks (not students, though).
Furthermore, there are loads of security cameras around, especially in
the areas chosen for our warrens. Thus a Fudd frontal assault would be
doomed to quick arrests and long prison sentences, even without our intervention.
Our constant worry is losing control our communications
into the chosen companies. This might result in some distinctly uncute
software getting out there which would not be a good thing <stomp>.
Subversion and sabotage is a real concern.
No serious signs of this yet, but we are vigilant ...