Tag Archives: bad service

Coffee beans

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Gary

It’s beyond me why some people think it’s reasonable behaviour to listen to a downloaded Radio 4 programme on Fairtrade chocolate production without the aid of earplugs. Two chaps sitting in front of me on my unexpected train trip into … Continue reading →

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Ghastly day

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Gary

[Actually, it wasn’t really ghastly…just some bits of it.] Last night, I received an email from one of our mortgage providers requesting two pieces of information. Normally that wouldn’t be a problem, however, the pieces of information were in my … Continue reading →

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Lousy service

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Gary

After a lovely Christmas break, you really don’t want a problem with your luggage at Heathrow. You really don’t want to stand around at baggage retrieval for a few hours waiting for the non-appearance of your bags. You really don’t … Continue reading →

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Inappropriate coat touching

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Gary

What could possibly go wrong with a toasted ham and cheese sandwich? Plenty, it would seem, when a printer is involved. This morning we went down to breakfast then went for another wander down to Echo Point. And, as the … Continue reading →

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All the world’s morons

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Gary

A week ago, Mirinda ordered a wardrobe for the flat. I discussed the delivery situation with the company, saying how I’d need at least 24 hours warning of the day of delivery. The guy at the company said that would … Continue reading →

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Merry Czech Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Gary

I haven’t reported on the shower. I shall do so now. The most disconcerting thing about the bathroom is that it is all glass. The walls around it and internal the walls around the shower and toilet. These latter walls … Continue reading →

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Letter to Nero

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Gary

The letter is pretty self explanatory but I thought I’d share it since it happened to me yesterday. Dear Nero I am writing this in order to possibly save another customer suffering as I have. I have been a loyal … Continue reading →

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