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I encountered a pair of road standers yesterday, just standing, not using mobiles or anything in particular just having a good old road based stand.
One in particular was so engrossed in his stand that he failed to notice the approach of oncoming traffic (me, in vehicle not cycling) and his face was a picture of alarm as I swerved around him. What was most impressive was his lightning fast reaction to the imminent danger, by jumping from his road standing position into exactly the same position in the same place that he was already in, he managed to keep himself within peril for as long as possible.
As I continued on my way, a cursory glance in the rear view mirror showed this individual employing a new tactic, he was now standing spread-legged in the middle of the road, one hand holding a bottle of supermalt, the other clutching his 'toilet area' whilst he made thrusting movements with his crotch. Presumably this was some kind of welcoming dance, maybe Streatham's version of the Haka.