We’ve all heard about the ‘greenhouse effect’, but in this case, the old saying “people in glass houses, shouldn’t throw stones” applies ironically here to the Carbon Trust, who recently sent us two identical copies of their news-sheet “Carbon News”. But the needless waste doesn’t end there - The information enclosed was identical to that […]
While looking for a 3-piece suite this weekend we visited a Harveys Furniture store, and while we didn’t see a suite we liked, we did see a nest of tables that we did for GBP 179 less 10% (~ GBP 160). However, when we asked for one we were told that they had to be […]
The BBC is carrying a story that scientists have “discovered a new weapon against the germs which cause food poisoning - the microwave oven.”
Forgive me, but they haven’t ‘discovered’ anything. This is an old trick. Basically the water in the wet cloth or sponge gets heated to boiling point, and in doing so sterilises the […]
We have recently moved house, and obviously needed to inform several organisations about our new address. For the most part, you get no confirmation until the next bill or correspondence arrives. Some even send a nice letter saying:
Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your updated details
except one: Petlog.
For those who don’t […]
These are supposed to be actual call centre conversations. Whether they’re real or not, they’re still funny.
Customer: “I’ve been ringing 0700 2300 for two days and can’t get through to enquiries, can you help?”.
Operator: “Where did you get that number from, sir?”.
Customer: “It […]
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