Very true Mike about not knowing peoples second names , years ago a pal of mine got a loan of a van for a small removal from a guy known as Joiner John .
Joiner John dropped the van and the keys off , the AA guy was driving the van and got stopped by the police for a faulty light , he could not tell the police anything about Joiner John his second name his address , insurance tax etc , he was carted off to the police station and was held for 5-6 hours before umpteen phone calls to AA s before it got to Joiner John to fix out .
Think about the questioning ''is this your van sir ? '' no , ''who owns the van ?'' Joiner John ? '' what's his last name ?'' dunno, ''whats his address ? '' dunno , Police have you been drinking sir ? did you steal this van ? ( grin ) keep it simple .
In Scotland I usually give my name , not a lot do , most don't, maybe some are there for the wrong reason . Take care .
Regards Stevie recovered 12 03 2006