According to the Telegraph here, local authorities have raised income via 'irregular' parking laws being applied.
"Council parking controls have to be enshrined in bylaws, called Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs). The signs and markings used to impose the restrictions have to be displayed and painted according to Department for Transport instructions before tickets can be issued, with only "minor deviations" allowed.:
I believe this is to be a significant story- public sector workers are deliberately working in a deceitful way against the public. Will be watching this topic with interest.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Thursday, 12 August 2010
And now, some good news.
Without wanting anyone to think i am the harbinger of doom, some good news.
And it's about the government. Well a small part of it. Every now and again i think good service should be shouted about.
IPS- identity and passport service, it's a well oiled machine at their Victoria office. Turned up to get a passport sorted today, spent a total of about 20 minutes and job done. Couple of hours wait between dropping forms off and collecting a new one, but that was happily taken in the west end of London, and all is good. Friendly staff ( well mainly), and hardly any unhappy customers from the looks of it.
Thumbs up from me.
And it's about the government. Well a small part of it. Every now and again i think good service should be shouted about.
IPS- identity and passport service, it's a well oiled machine at their Victoria office. Turned up to get a passport sorted today, spent a total of about 20 minutes and job done. Couple of hours wait between dropping forms off and collecting a new one, but that was happily taken in the west end of London, and all is good. Friendly staff ( well mainly), and hardly any unhappy customers from the looks of it.
Thumbs up from me.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Well Done Royal Mail
Yes, you should read this along with my usual pinch of sarcasm.
Royal Mail Special Delivery. Is that because the people that deliver it are Special? Or, because the route it takes between the post office and the front door of the lucky (unlucky?) recipient?
It certainly is not because of the time it takes to arrive.
Yesterday morning, i sent a small parcel (£6.70) which had to arrive this morning via this supposed premium service.
Has it arrived? No.
Where is it? Apparently it is progressing through "our" delivery system. A day late. Well done RM.
Last time I EVER, and i mean EVER use you.
I only sent the parcel this way because it was the preferred method of the recipient. I should not be surprised because of the following that happens regularly
a) Signed for items dumped on my doorstep. In all weathers. Without me signing for it.
b) Items delivered to the wrong house. I mean surely this is postal delivery 101, lesson 1 day 1?
c) Postal sorting office staff treating you like a leper, because you had to ring /visit them to collect the parcel they were supposed to deliver?
and finally,
d) Postmaster being a grumpy unhelpful c### . If you don't like the public, change your f###ing job
Courier every time from now on. Or DPD. Or in fact, anyone else but Royal Mail.
Liz, you should remove your title from this service....
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Mandy did us all a favour?
A nice piece here about Mandelson and the wonderful Labour party headed (sic) by Blair and Brown.
Having read the beginning of Peter's book, The Third Man, online, i may even be tempted to purchase it, however much it irks be to contribute to his pension.
I particularly like this section;
Having read the beginning of Peter's book, The Third Man, online, i may even be tempted to purchase it, however much it irks be to contribute to his pension.
I particularly like this section;
"With undisguised cheek, David Miliband is now urging anyone who will listen to "focus on the problems of the future", rather than dwell on the past, a sentiment echoed by his brother, who is keen for Labour to "move on". You can see why. For them, and us, recent history is a dreadful place to be.
It is where a dysfunctional clique took the United Kingdom into an illegal war, dismantled border controls, encouraged unprecedented immigration, debased educational standards, attacked the independence of our best schools and universities, botched devolution, eroded British sovereignty, pumped up a consumer debt bubble, ran our private pension system into the ground, messed up financial regulation and wrecked the country's balance sheet."
Good on you Jeff Randal.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Another internet nugget.
I mean really, who really thought that this would go down well anywhere? Me thinks there was alot of beer involved during that decision.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Suddenly fancy some soup..
Got the munchies?
Might be a reason why. These drug barons are getting very inventive. Whatever next? Johnsons baby powder to smuggle heroin?
Might be a reason why. These drug barons are getting very inventive. Whatever next? Johnsons baby powder to smuggle heroin?
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Disgust and outrage.
Do not worry, you have not stumbled upon Dailymail.co.uk , but i seem to be turning into one of their well known "readers".
Was at Silverstone yesterday for F1 qualifying, and apart from having a great spot to view the action from corporate hospitality box, had a slightly disturbing time.
Was it the heat? No.
Was it the dust? No.
Was it Rosemary the telephone operator? No.
Chavs? Yes. Yes it was the Chavs. Mutant strength chavs. Military grade Chavs.
Chavs that thought that being pissed at 10 in the morning in front of families and young children is not just a good idea, it was the only way to be.
I am not saying that i have taken up a puritanical lifestyle, but the state of dress (undress), the level of fake clothing being worn, the copius amounts of fake tan ( ironic on the hottest weekend of the year and most of these idiots were already lobster red in their skin attire) and the standard accessories of a plastic glass of lager and a cigarette hanging out of the mouth, really did shock me for what is such a "premium" event in the British sporting calendar. Whatever the entry price at this place they should at least double it next year.
I had no idea that the "underclass" of our society followed F1 in such large numbers. But there's the rub- the were not. They were not even watching the action. Drinking and smoking were the top activities on the day, that and consuming foul stenching burgers that could have only been made of rat. The marketing and advertising chaps must have been laughing their (mohair) socks off, as the "brands" were being consumed in front of their eyes. Witness most of the low IQ crowd wearing luminous orange Vodafone/Mclaren clothing( am i the only male that hates the look of women in sports gear as casual clothing?).
120,000 people were thought to have been there yesterday. A large number of those were "undesirables". I expect the towns and cities they were from actually had a field day copulating, to ensure the gene pool was not sullied further. Either that or the government will put some sort of male sterilisation cocktail in the water supply when no-one is watching. We live in hope.
I am not going to rant on about the appaling traffic management of Silverstone, as that is just predictable, but suffice to say 2 hours to do about 2 miles was not fun. When surrounded by chavs.
In summary (at last), i would like to say that I was disappointed at this great live sporting event for having no atmosphere or character, the cars and drivers on the day did not put out a phenomenal show but it was still exciting. But the crowd let the place down. Badly.
For once, watching sport on the TV is actually preferable to the real thing.
Was at Silverstone yesterday for F1 qualifying, and apart from having a great spot to view the action from corporate hospitality box, had a slightly disturbing time.
Was it the heat? No.
Was it the dust? No.
Was it Rosemary the telephone operator? No.
Chavs? Yes. Yes it was the Chavs. Mutant strength chavs. Military grade Chavs.
Chavs that thought that being pissed at 10 in the morning in front of families and young children is not just a good idea, it was the only way to be.
I am not saying that i have taken up a puritanical lifestyle, but the state of dress (undress), the level of fake clothing being worn, the copius amounts of fake tan ( ironic on the hottest weekend of the year and most of these idiots were already lobster red in their skin attire) and the standard accessories of a plastic glass of lager and a cigarette hanging out of the mouth, really did shock me for what is such a "premium" event in the British sporting calendar. Whatever the entry price at this place they should at least double it next year.
I had no idea that the "underclass" of our society followed F1 in such large numbers. But there's the rub- the were not. They were not even watching the action. Drinking and smoking were the top activities on the day, that and consuming foul stenching burgers that could have only been made of rat. The marketing and advertising chaps must have been laughing their (mohair) socks off, as the "brands" were being consumed in front of their eyes. Witness most of the low IQ crowd wearing luminous orange Vodafone/Mclaren clothing( am i the only male that hates the look of women in sports gear as casual clothing?).
120,000 people were thought to have been there yesterday. A large number of those were "undesirables". I expect the towns and cities they were from actually had a field day copulating, to ensure the gene pool was not sullied further. Either that or the government will put some sort of male sterilisation cocktail in the water supply when no-one is watching. We live in hope.
I am not going to rant on about the appaling traffic management of Silverstone, as that is just predictable, but suffice to say 2 hours to do about 2 miles was not fun. When surrounded by chavs.
In summary (at last), i would like to say that I was disappointed at this great live sporting event for having no atmosphere or character, the cars and drivers on the day did not put out a phenomenal show but it was still exciting. But the crowd let the place down. Badly.
For once, watching sport on the TV is actually preferable to the real thing.
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Patriotism.
Hmm so every 4 years, we seem to get an increase in supposed patriotism.
I am talking about the section of the population that believe a cheap plastic flag stuck to/on/in their vehicles suddenly proclaims their 4 yearly cycle of love for their country, sorry, poor excuse for a football team. If you are patriotic, why do you not do this (tastefully) at any other time?
I make no claims to loving football. In fact it irks me when someone treats it as a religion, and poors scorn for me not knowing the inside leg measurements of every player in the Premier league.
I watch a few games a year, if it is on, but thats about it.
Why not use a flag all the time? Other countries are more patriotic than us Brits, and probably cannot understand why people like me criticise others for apparently being patriotic. And i will tell you why.
They are not being patriotic. They are following the heard. Having a 99p plastic peice of tat on your car shows that you have put little effort or thought into what this display of pride actually means. Do they know the difference between a Union Jack( usually hanging upside down) and the St Georges cross?
Already been for a drive this morning, and saw 3 of these plastic nasties lying broken at the side of the road. So the only winners here are a) roadsweepers who get job security b) the Chinese, who presumably made the flags in the first place c) tabloid newspapers who give them away for free with 5 copies of the daily twat.
I also associate these flag bearers as "chavs". It's good to be able to spot them in a traffic queue, as you can expect antisocial driving behaviour pretty soon afterwards. ( generalisation #1) . I associate alot of these people with drunken yobs that will use the World cup as an excuse for a good fight, drunken binge, or carte blanche decree to do a spot of vandalism. Or all three. Whilst wearing a vest with the "eng-ger-land"(sic) flag upon it.
If these people were so patriotic- why not get the flags out for other sporting events which Brits are participating in? Or the Queen's birthday? Why can it not be an actual flag rather than a plastic square of the earth's resources that we will never get back?
Will these flags suddenly disappear when England get knocked out of the first round of the World cup i wonder.
I just think it is ironic that the last people we would want to advertise to others as displaying patriotism or as being English, are exactly the morons who drape flags over every square inch of their houses, cars and clothes for 4 weeks every 4 years.
I am talking about the section of the population that believe a cheap plastic flag stuck to/on/in their vehicles suddenly proclaims their 4 yearly cycle of love for their country, sorry, poor excuse for a football team. If you are patriotic, why do you not do this (tastefully) at any other time?
I make no claims to loving football. In fact it irks me when someone treats it as a religion, and poors scorn for me not knowing the inside leg measurements of every player in the Premier league.
I watch a few games a year, if it is on, but thats about it.
Why not use a flag all the time? Other countries are more patriotic than us Brits, and probably cannot understand why people like me criticise others for apparently being patriotic. And i will tell you why.
They are not being patriotic. They are following the heard. Having a 99p plastic peice of tat on your car shows that you have put little effort or thought into what this display of pride actually means. Do they know the difference between a Union Jack( usually hanging upside down) and the St Georges cross?
Already been for a drive this morning, and saw 3 of these plastic nasties lying broken at the side of the road. So the only winners here are a) roadsweepers who get job security b) the Chinese, who presumably made the flags in the first place c) tabloid newspapers who give them away for free with 5 copies of the daily twat.
I also associate these flag bearers as "chavs". It's good to be able to spot them in a traffic queue, as you can expect antisocial driving behaviour pretty soon afterwards. ( generalisation #1) . I associate alot of these people with drunken yobs that will use the World cup as an excuse for a good fight, drunken binge, or carte blanche decree to do a spot of vandalism. Or all three. Whilst wearing a vest with the "eng-ger-land"(sic) flag upon it.
If these people were so patriotic- why not get the flags out for other sporting events which Brits are participating in? Or the Queen's birthday? Why can it not be an actual flag rather than a plastic square of the earth's resources that we will never get back?
Will these flags suddenly disappear when England get knocked out of the first round of the World cup i wonder.
I just think it is ironic that the last people we would want to advertise to others as displaying patriotism or as being English, are exactly the morons who drape flags over every square inch of their houses, cars and clothes for 4 weeks every 4 years.
Friday, 2 April 2010
its the worlds-worst-diy-accident day
Its 2010 everybody!
No that is not a belated Happy New Year to everyone. Just a reminder that, as a civilisation, we are fairly progressed, apart from the fact that a significant (but reducing all the time) portion of the world still believe, no have faith in, the man on the stick, who had his 15 minutes of fame supposedly today.
I mean come on, 2010 people? Still trying to live in the time of the unknown, where anything unexplained was dedicated to the Big G in the sky.
Time for some light reading here and here folks!
And as for the second coming ( monday apparently), this could never happen in 2010 as the chaps and chapesses from the HSE would surely stop the most terribly DIY accident in (fake) history evah! I mean, both wrists nailed to a plank at the same time? Sounds like J had special needs to me.....
No that is not a belated Happy New Year to everyone. Just a reminder that, as a civilisation, we are fairly progressed, apart from the fact that a significant (but reducing all the time) portion of the world still believe, no have faith in, the man on the stick, who had his 15 minutes of fame supposedly today.
I mean come on, 2010 people? Still trying to live in the time of the unknown, where anything unexplained was dedicated to the Big G in the sky.
Time for some light reading here and here folks!
And as for the second coming ( monday apparently), this could never happen in 2010 as the chaps and chapesses from the HSE would surely stop the most terribly DIY accident in (fake) history evah! I mean, both wrists nailed to a plank at the same time? Sounds like J had special needs to me.....
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Measuring Brown?
Not as disgusting as you might think, but equally distasteful reading here
I see that Mr G Mcwinky Slackjawed Broon is appearing on Piers Morgans show tomorrow night, as an appalling display of "let's empathise with the voters". I wonder what faked stories and emotions are going to come out. "Please vote for me electorate, i had such a hard life ( waiting for Blair to resign), and you all have such short memories...".
Now it is obvious that I a am a Tory voter, always would be, however i really struggle to think of anything positive that Labour/Broon/B-liar have done since 1998. I particularly have an issue with the amount of new laws, bylaws and general control of our lives in recent times. Can't make a decision about something- fuck it- lets just make a law to beat down the majority and benefit a minority! That will keep civil servants busy for years.
Please please do not let me hear anyone refer to his halycon days as the 'Prudent Chancellor". It was just one very big lie. Spend spend spend and let's not worry about the consequences.
Oh and really do not get me started on Saint Blair, sorry did you not know that was the post he was going for next? Just by a quick glance (R or 18+ rated if you are in any way queasy) of here
shows he has interests in fixing all problems in the Middle East (an afternoons work for St Tony), a sport foundation, a faith foundation, and if those did not fill his day enough, he wants to fix the planets climate as well. Sorry, but either he is a diety worth praying to, or, and more accurately I suspect, a complete charletan in all of these areas.
And yet these two horrifically self serving, power mad socialists have managed to ruin our country in the past dozen years and still believe they have done something good. In other countries, they would have been assasinated by now. Let's hope someone takes the hint before May...
I see that Mr G Mcwinky Slackjawed Broon is appearing on Piers Morgans show tomorrow night, as an appalling display of "let's empathise with the voters". I wonder what faked stories and emotions are going to come out. "Please vote for me electorate, i had such a hard life ( waiting for Blair to resign), and you all have such short memories...".
Now it is obvious that I a am a Tory voter, always would be, however i really struggle to think of anything positive that Labour/Broon/B-liar have done since 1998. I particularly have an issue with the amount of new laws, bylaws and general control of our lives in recent times. Can't make a decision about something- fuck it- lets just make a law to beat down the majority and benefit a minority! That will keep civil servants busy for years.
Please please do not let me hear anyone refer to his halycon days as the 'Prudent Chancellor". It was just one very big lie. Spend spend spend and let's not worry about the consequences.
Oh and really do not get me started on Saint Blair, sorry did you not know that was the post he was going for next? Just by a quick glance (R or 18+ rated if you are in any way queasy) of here
shows he has interests in fixing all problems in the Middle East (an afternoons work for St Tony), a sport foundation, a faith foundation, and if those did not fill his day enough, he wants to fix the planets climate as well. Sorry, but either he is a diety worth praying to, or, and more accurately I suspect, a complete charletan in all of these areas.
And yet these two horrifically self serving, power mad socialists have managed to ruin our country in the past dozen years and still believe they have done something good. In other countries, they would have been assasinated by now. Let's hope someone takes the hint before May...
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Surely this is just typical Aussie bloke behaviour?
Friday, 29 January 2010
What a complete ****
I am talking about this 2 legged oxygen thief.
Cannot say I am a fan of tattoos in general, but to have the name of a footballer engraved on your chest forever is just, ooh whats the phrase, STUPID BEYOND BELIEF.
The quote from said moron on the website is also precious.
Cannot say I am a fan of tattoos in general, but to have the name of a footballer engraved on your chest forever is just, ooh whats the phrase, STUPID BEYOND BELIEF.
The quote from said moron on the website is also precious.
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Blair is back :o(
I like this blog. NSFW but i agree entirely.
Best quote-
"Are we talking about the same Tony Blair who was widely believed to be the weakest, most self-serving Prime Minister this country had ever had, until his grotesquely incompetent successor proved that it was possible to do even worse?"
Best quote-
"Are we talking about the same Tony Blair who was widely believed to be the weakest, most self-serving Prime Minister this country had ever had, until his grotesquely incompetent successor proved that it was possible to do even worse?"
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Caption Competition
Ok ok so i know funny animal pics are a little base in terms of humour, but what was the seal laughing at?
Monday, 25 January 2010
Now here is a man proud of his Helmet.
Sorry, i was watching University Challenge this evening and had to laugh at this image.
But actually, it would be good if the political and military leaders of today did have the pride to be able to wear this outfit.
If you are going to wear a helmet, why not have a polished gold eagle on the top? :o)
P.S. Does this look like Vinnie Jones to you?
Sunday, 24 January 2010
I don't like Sundays. (tell me why?)
So just what is it about Sundays? That feeling I get that means i just have no get up an go.
Please do not believe for a second that i should be going to some religious altar to whilst the time away- i have never and will never do that. So that cannot be the excuse for my 7th day malady.
The feeling that because "things" are not open until 10/11 am and close at the horrifically early hour of 4 that it is far from a normal day? Should we just dispense of this and just close all the shops anyway on Sunday. Not as a sop to the religious, merely as it is so pointless going to the shops with staff that do not want to be there, customers that do not want to be there and virtually no stock on the shelves unless you are there for the second the establishment opens. Will expand on that point in another blog me thinks.
Is it the fact that Sunday is next to Monday, and ergo, back to work? Might be, but I do not think that is 100% of the cause.
Or could it be because of the televisual entertainment? The fact that anything broadcast on a Sunday is dangerously close to being at the same intellectual (sic) level of daytime media? I cannot say that i am glued to the TV 24/7, certainly never listen to the radio either. But there is nothing that stimulating on this day of Suns.
Food- major part of my life as i enjoy cooking- is also different on this day. Cannot say that I do a big roast every week, but certainly the extra time to contemplate and prepare food today is in itself different. (salmon and squid pasta for supper by the way tonight). But that is not depressing really?
Maybe i need a hobby? Suggestions please. Certainly need to go back to the gym, but that is only 90 minutes of the day, and then i feel this Sunday malaise and tired. Go for a walk in the countryside? No, as that means you come into contact with other walkers and ramblers, quite simply the most odious of human beings who marvel in the ability to walk in cowshit, stumble over barb wire fences, wear too much annoying clothing (usually matching clothing at that), and annoy farmers in equal measure.
I seem to have this desire to want to do something, as if i am not switching off enough. Stop thinking about relaxing and just get on and do it says the little devil on my shoulder.
Is the Interweb to blame? Alot of distractions on here, and i do feel like i have to read all of the news before moving onto other sites. Should Sunday be the day of No Internet? (shudders)
Is it Labour's fault? Ah yes that must be it. Another day under the shadow of Gordon McBroon's disarray of politicians with 1000's of laws to stop me having fun. That's it, i will blame Broon. Noone can deny me that right.
Sod it, i am going to go out for a blast in the car and blow away some cobwebs. V8 bellow beckons!
Please do not believe for a second that i should be going to some religious altar to whilst the time away- i have never and will never do that. So that cannot be the excuse for my 7th day malady.
The feeling that because "things" are not open until 10/11 am and close at the horrifically early hour of 4 that it is far from a normal day? Should we just dispense of this and just close all the shops anyway on Sunday. Not as a sop to the religious, merely as it is so pointless going to the shops with staff that do not want to be there, customers that do not want to be there and virtually no stock on the shelves unless you are there for the second the establishment opens. Will expand on that point in another blog me thinks.
Is it the fact that Sunday is next to Monday, and ergo, back to work? Might be, but I do not think that is 100% of the cause.
Or could it be because of the televisual entertainment? The fact that anything broadcast on a Sunday is dangerously close to being at the same intellectual (sic) level of daytime media? I cannot say that i am glued to the TV 24/7, certainly never listen to the radio either. But there is nothing that stimulating on this day of Suns.
Food- major part of my life as i enjoy cooking- is also different on this day. Cannot say that I do a big roast every week, but certainly the extra time to contemplate and prepare food today is in itself different. (salmon and squid pasta for supper by the way tonight). But that is not depressing really?
Maybe i need a hobby? Suggestions please. Certainly need to go back to the gym, but that is only 90 minutes of the day, and then i feel this Sunday malaise and tired. Go for a walk in the countryside? No, as that means you come into contact with other walkers and ramblers, quite simply the most odious of human beings who marvel in the ability to walk in cowshit, stumble over barb wire fences, wear too much annoying clothing (usually matching clothing at that), and annoy farmers in equal measure.
I seem to have this desire to want to do something, as if i am not switching off enough. Stop thinking about relaxing and just get on and do it says the little devil on my shoulder.
Is the Interweb to blame? Alot of distractions on here, and i do feel like i have to read all of the news before moving onto other sites. Should Sunday be the day of No Internet? (shudders)
Is it Labour's fault? Ah yes that must be it. Another day under the shadow of Gordon McBroon's disarray of politicians with 1000's of laws to stop me having fun. That's it, i will blame Broon. Noone can deny me that right.
Sod it, i am going to go out for a blast in the car and blow away some cobwebs. V8 bellow beckons!
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Another day, another moron.
Darwin at work
Now if Youtube was a chargeable service, and uploaded videos attracted a nice fee, we would eliminate, i mean, be able to watch alot more of these idiots, and their funerals would be paid for?
Plus there would be more free seats on the bus. Happy days all around surely ? :o(
More Darwinesque behaviour
Cynical being my middle name, anyone else suspicious of this? What is the chance that an outsourced manager of this service is going to do a safe and secure job with our data?
Now if Youtube was a chargeable service, and uploaded videos attracted a nice fee, we would eliminate, i mean, be able to watch alot more of these idiots, and their funerals would be paid for?
Plus there would be more free seats on the bus. Happy days all around surely ? :o(
More Darwinesque behaviour
Cynical being my middle name, anyone else suspicious of this? What is the chance that an outsourced manager of this service is going to do a safe and secure job with our data?
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Stopped by the Rozzers!
So, after a fabulous lunch at The Blue Elephant earlier today ( highly recommended by the way, fabulous buffet sunday lunch-must book) , i was driving carefully and cautiously up the A30 towards Camberley. Naturally when i heard sirens and saw blue flashing lights, i thought some nefarious criminal was being pursued so pulled over out of the way to let nice Mr Policeman by.
So imagine my surprise when he pulled over behind my car. Yowsers.
He took some details, then told me that i had been reported for driving away from a petrol station without paying. Not something I would do I may add. Especially when I have as a perk of my job, a company fuel card.
So after a friendly chat- ( and he was friendly) i spoke to Thames Valley Police in Oxford, explained the story which is too boring to recount here, and they have removed me from the most wanted list. Phew. Very efficient they were too.
Now to deal with the garage who mistakenly reported me... and to find out why they did this....
I smell a rat.
Friday, 15 January 2010
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Freak Show
No, thats wrong, i do not want my blog to become some sort of freak show "best of breed"site.
However,
J H Christ on a bike! He PingPing looks like some sort of childs toy next to Mr Kosen. Does this point to the wonderful variety in our DNA makeup, or, in a more sinister way, show that something is going very, very wrong?
However,
J H Christ on a bike! He PingPing looks like some sort of childs toy next to Mr Kosen. Does this point to the wonderful variety in our DNA makeup, or, in a more sinister way, show that something is going very, very wrong?
Attitude
I have to say, today has been a better day. Why? Because i have been dealing with people with a pleasant and positive attitude. Should not be hard, or that uncommon, but as this morning has shown, it is obviously far to rare a state of mind.
So a brief introductory meeting, product demonstration, company pitch and general chat with a brand new customer has lead to a sale within about 4 hours. All because someone was open to new ideas and had the attitude to sense a deal could be made for the benefit of all involved. Why can't it always be like this.
So lesson learned, be a damn site more positive in future, it will pay back handsome like guv'nor.
So a brief introductory meeting, product demonstration, company pitch and general chat with a brand new customer has lead to a sale within about 4 hours. All because someone was open to new ideas and had the attitude to sense a deal could be made for the benefit of all involved. Why can't it always be like this.
So lesson learned, be a damn site more positive in future, it will pay back handsome like guv'nor.
Grit stocks- #CouncilsFail ...and chihauhaus
Accident waiting to happen? Place your bets on a vacuum cleaner disaster in that household.Further to my earlier post... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8457458.stm
Well done for spotting a bargain. Not.
And in other news, bad luck of the week has to go to This Guy
I am not heartless, condolences to the family etc, but his luck really run out. I mean, what a pisser?
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Sneakily admire this...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6982593.ece
I think turning up for work in a brand new Merc might have been a tad optimistic...
I think turning up for work in a brand new Merc might have been a tad optimistic...
Am sure all UK folks have seen this...
http://uksnow.benmarsh.co.uk/
I have been following this site for a few days, and must say it is interesting to see how many people are telling competition sized porky pies about snowfall in their areas.
I have tracked a few people, supposedly in the similar postcode as me, telling blatant lies about snowfall. Guess they see the snow as a day off work or school. Wonder if they realise they can be caught out, as Twitter posts and blog pages are easily searchable on Google these days.
Do employers track social networking ? Of course they do. Will people be caught out? Of course they will.
I have been following this site for a few days, and must say it is interesting to see how many people are telling competition sized porky pies about snowfall in their areas.
I have tracked a few people, supposedly in the similar postcode as me, telling blatant lies about snowfall. Guess they see the snow as a day off work or school. Wonder if they realise they can be caught out, as Twitter posts and blog pages are easily searchable on Google these days.
Do employers track social networking ? Of course they do. Will people be caught out? Of course they will.
Here's a surprise- SNOW!
Well my first blog looms. And I immediately have to apologise as it is about the dreaded S word, Snow.
Why on earth (sic) can this country not be prepared for anything other than mild drizzle or light sunny spells? I have just heard that our beloved Government told local authorities NOT to grit last night, despite all forecasts obviously showing a serious weather event ( no tickets required folks).
So much respect due to my wife this morning who optimistically set off for work; after pushing off the drive the Ovlov slipped down our road onto the A33. Yes a main road. And stopped. For 90 minutes. Ungritted roads made the A road impassable even for lorries. Only 4x4's were getting through.
So working from home has been rather common in the past fortnight, i pray to the great god VPN every night it snows. Maybe i can claim back my broadband costs from Basingstoke and Deane borough council as recompense for not getting anywhere in the past week?
Oh and if we are talking councils, thanks B+D for not collecting our rubbish for 3 weeks now. Great effort. Ta. Thanks a million.
By the way for those reading this post, sorry for the miserable tone, i am not usually this optimistic :o)
M.
Why on earth (sic) can this country not be prepared for anything other than mild drizzle or light sunny spells? I have just heard that our beloved Government told local authorities NOT to grit last night, despite all forecasts obviously showing a serious weather event ( no tickets required folks).
So much respect due to my wife this morning who optimistically set off for work; after pushing off the drive the Ovlov slipped down our road onto the A33. Yes a main road. And stopped. For 90 minutes. Ungritted roads made the A road impassable even for lorries. Only 4x4's were getting through.
So working from home has been rather common in the past fortnight, i pray to the great god VPN every night it snows. Maybe i can claim back my broadband costs from Basingstoke and Deane borough council as recompense for not getting anywhere in the past week?
Oh and if we are talking councils, thanks B+D for not collecting our rubbish for 3 weeks now. Great effort. Ta. Thanks a million.
By the way for those reading this post, sorry for the miserable tone, i am not usually this optimistic :o)
M.
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