Shield Technicians Wanted

(iambored bored, am i, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 15:50, archived)

how nice,
it's got a pretty target flag on too.
( HappyToast Free XMas cards! www.lulu.com/content/4865723, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 15:51, archived)

Weapon
AND i think that's the cardboard tube from the inside of a roll of kitchen paper he's holding in his other hand.
(iambored bored, am i, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 15:54, archived)

i think
you will find that the implement he is holding
is a iron bar. These were used in Northern Ireland during the troubles as teaching aids.
( Egadzooks escaped from the playpen on, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:09, archived)

Aah
We live & learn.
There was me thinking he just finished wiping up a spilled cup of tea.
(iambored bored, am i, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:25, archived)