PHONES4U: The worst mobile phone shop in the world - probably
Young sirs wants a new mobile for his birthday. Happen to be in the Trafford Centre for some other shopping. Look at a few phone shops having seen a poster from BT mobile for a £9.99 per month deal. End up going into Stupid4U as its the nearest to where we were standing at the time. Ask the boy in the shop if you can get an Ericsson T630 on the BT deal. Boy swings into used car salesman mode, 'have a seat', 'I just need to ask you a few questions', alarm bells start ringing, but stay with it rather than what I wanted to do which was RUN AWAY!! After about an hour they then said they could not find any record of me on their credit check!! This is despite having a fisful of credit cards, driving licence etc. Told us that we could come back with our BT phone bill. Instinct is telling me to sack it & go to one of 20 odd other phone shops, but no...we pay £10 deposit 'to keep the phone' as it was a 'rare colour' (=scam to make you come back) ...back we go with phone bill...phone bill is 3 months and 3 days old...new one is in the post...won't do apparently...I blow top...scare off about 3 new customers (yeay) and alsoo have a go at myladdo for continually nipping to talk to other customers while dealing with us. £10 refund please...across the way to Carphone warehouse. Phone sorted in 5 minutes, plus an incar charger and handsfree kit for £5 down from £15.
So the jingle is Don't go to phones4U, don't go to phones4u, don't go to phones4u, ming-ming-ming-ming-minimnooo
Monday, June 28, 2004
Saturday, June 26, 2004
ELECTRIC STUFF SACK
ELECTRIC STUFF SACK - ELESOCK
An incestuous blog this...not sure one should link to one's own blog...however I just found out that the word ELESOCK is unique according to Google and though it isn't a proper word I seem to have invented it...well...cobbled it up at least ;)
An incestuous blog this...not sure one should link to one's own blog...however I just found out that the word ELESOCK is unique according to Google and though it isn't a proper word I seem to have invented it...well...cobbled it up at least ;)
Stop the ban on Pendine Sands ! Petition
Stop the ban on Pendine Sands ! Petition
Petition to Carmarthenshire County Council
Please don't ban kiting on Pendine Sands....
Pendine Sands is a large beach in South Wales, mostly owned by the Ministry of Defence and used as a bombing range during the week. On an evening and weekend the public have free access to it.
It's approximately 8 miles long, and is used for lots of varied activities. It's known as THE number one spot in the UK for Traction Kite related sports (buggying, boarding etc), and people travel from all over the UK to get to this mecca of a place, to fly on it's massive expanse of sand.
Unfortunately, people are also allowed to drive motor vehicles on the beach at present, and some unsociable behaviour by people in cars, and on quad bikes has made the County Council look to closing the beach altogether, after having a report done by RoSPA, as they fear they will be liable for any accident that may occur.
This blanket ban will also affect the Traction Kiters, who are one of the most responsible, safety conscious groups of people you could meet, and who mostly have £5 million third party liability insurance. The kiters make a point of going further down the beach (a couple of miles) away from the public to 'do their thing', so as not to be a hazard to the general public.
They have not consulted with kiters to find a workaround, or take into account how safety conscious and responsible kiters are. They've just decided to close the beach, and allow pedestrian access only.
They also don't seem to realise the detrimental effect it will have on the local economy. Kiters fly at all times of the year, staying in local hotels and hostelries and spending in local shops and pubs etc. This provides a large amount of revenue for the businesses in the off-season period, as well as the main season.
Regular meets happen all year round, and this loss of revenue as people will no longer visit, will have a damaging effect on local businesses and communities.
Kiters have been contacting the media to raise awareness of what is happening before the ban in put into place without any consultation.
This petition is to try to show the County Council the massive support around the UK to keep this massive venue open to all, and start discussions with the kiting fraternity, so putting the councils' mind at rest regarding safety and conduct on the beach.
Please show your support by signing the petition.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Petition to Carmarthenshire County Council
Please don't ban kiting on Pendine Sands....
Pendine Sands is a large beach in South Wales, mostly owned by the Ministry of Defence and used as a bombing range during the week. On an evening and weekend the public have free access to it.
It's approximately 8 miles long, and is used for lots of varied activities. It's known as THE number one spot in the UK for Traction Kite related sports (buggying, boarding etc), and people travel from all over the UK to get to this mecca of a place, to fly on it's massive expanse of sand.
Unfortunately, people are also allowed to drive motor vehicles on the beach at present, and some unsociable behaviour by people in cars, and on quad bikes has made the County Council look to closing the beach altogether, after having a report done by RoSPA, as they fear they will be liable for any accident that may occur.
This blanket ban will also affect the Traction Kiters, who are one of the most responsible, safety conscious groups of people you could meet, and who mostly have £5 million third party liability insurance. The kiters make a point of going further down the beach (a couple of miles) away from the public to 'do their thing', so as not to be a hazard to the general public.
They have not consulted with kiters to find a workaround, or take into account how safety conscious and responsible kiters are. They've just decided to close the beach, and allow pedestrian access only.
They also don't seem to realise the detrimental effect it will have on the local economy. Kiters fly at all times of the year, staying in local hotels and hostelries and spending in local shops and pubs etc. This provides a large amount of revenue for the businesses in the off-season period, as well as the main season.
Regular meets happen all year round, and this loss of revenue as people will no longer visit, will have a damaging effect on local businesses and communities.
Kiters have been contacting the media to raise awareness of what is happening before the ban in put into place without any consultation.
This petition is to try to show the County Council the massive support around the UK to keep this massive venue open to all, and start discussions with the kiting fraternity, so putting the councils' mind at rest regarding safety and conduct on the beach.
Please show your support by signing the petition.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Shopping Annoyances Part 1::Peat Free Free
Tried to get some peat free or organic Grow Bags this week...could I get any...could I Bollo*!!...Tried B&Q, Tried Homebase, Tried 3 local garden centres (Worsley Hall, Broadoak Park, Linnyshaw)
then phoned Bents who said oh yes we have them.
Gues what...went all the way there & they didn't f**ing have em!...never ever going there again. (that's Bents if you missed that, the only restaurant with a garden centre attached - avoid if at all possible LOL!!!)
Ended up buying compost and using pots!
Is it because of short supply, the peat producers not really wanting to give up their market, or just that everyone now wants peat-free and I was just too late. Stocks of peat based bags where plenitful though...hmmm!
then phoned Bents who said oh yes we have them.
Gues what...went all the way there & they didn't f**ing have em!...never ever going there again. (that's Bents if you missed that, the only restaurant with a garden centre attached - avoid if at all possible LOL!!!)
Ended up buying compost and using pots!
Is it because of short supply, the peat producers not really wanting to give up their market, or just that everyone now wants peat-free and I was just too late. Stocks of peat based bags where plenitful though...hmmm!
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Random Acts Of Reality :: Main Page
Random Acts Of Reality :: Main Page
if you want an interesting life...and you don't mind the sight of blood & mangled bits of flesh & bone..then this might be the life for you...me?...I'll just read the blog ;)
if you want an interesting life...and you don't mind the sight of blood & mangled bits of flesh & bone..then this might be the life for you...me?...I'll just read the blog ;)
Monday, June 14, 2004
BBC - Music - All Reviews A-Z
BBC - Music - All Reviews A-Z
This looks like a good portable book mark for when there's a bit of spare time...some real gems in here which I would like to have a listen at ;)
This looks like a good portable book mark for when there's a bit of spare time...some real gems in here which I would like to have a listen at ;)
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Top 10 tips for great pictures
Top 10 tips for great picturesCool tips for amateur photographers from the oldest name in the book...(link courtesy of Tourbus)
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Google Search: "online gif creation"
Google Search: "online gif creation"
I know it's not one of those two word unique google thingies, I forget the word, but somone searched for this and got this blog as the unique site...or at least google threw it up when I was having a nosey at who'de been looking at what...;)
I know it's not one of those two word unique google thingies, I forget the word, but somone searched for this and got this blog as the unique site...or at least google threw it up when I was having a nosey at who'de been looking at what...;)
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
NotCon04...?
NotCon04Not sure if I'm enough of a geek to ever go to one of these things...too much to do already, but I like the idea of some of the subjects...eg: 'Telling the time (not very accurately) using a Marks & Spencer prawn sandwich and a BBC micro '...is exactly the sort of thing the bleeding edge of technology should be used for. ;)
Thursday, June 03, 2004
The price of Renault spares - sheesh!!!
The rear wiper motor on my Scenic burnt out the other day. Phoned the dealer to see how much a new one cost.... £200 !!!! Will probably do without one for now, but they did say Renault might stump up part of the cost if they decide that it shouldn't have failed after only 2.5 years. Probably just enough to cover fitting at £40 an hour or whatever they charge
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