Yeah, I suppose just getting a feel for the track can be useful? Though probably not to an extent that it will buy them any sort of advantage.

The Russian/Soviet government has more than a hundred years of experience serving implausible lies to its' citizens and the world beyond. The ability to serve up absolute bullshit with a straight face is almost a little impressive.

I know, right? I had a 20 MB drive on my Amiga. Plenty.

But to even think of using it as an excuse..

In Norway/most of Europe a lawyer would've had a field day with this case.

Since weed is still illegal in many/most places, getting your hands on some could also introduce you to criminal elements that can provide a shorter route to harder drugs.

I write that as I recall joining a buddy as he went to some guys apartment to buy weed, and in the living room we were met with the dealer casually shooting heroin, asking if we'd like some. I can't recall ever having a stronger "holly shit I need to get out of here"-feeling.

I suddenly felt way too close to a road I did not want to go down.

Also, me trying to use a mac.

Wow, you really are a giant shit stain - you should run for president of the US!

Makes sense that a monster can become president, with that in mind.

Bridge maintenance can bleed you dry. Don't buy bridges without a clear plan for how to look after it, is my advice.

Reading books, while it's raining outside?! You're right Snorkmaiden, Moomin really is one awful bastard.

Yeah, demagnetization, riiight. I've seen The Final Countdown and have some idea what's really going on here.

The fiber very likely has its' own waterproof sleeve and is likely to be fine, but I would fix it right, if I had the means, i.e. replace the conduit. Wait and hear what the provider says.