Archive for March, 2005

Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

March 31, 2005

With an election looming and having been inspired by Yorkshire Soul’s election manifesto: I feel that I could run the country at least as badly as the incumbent bunch of eejits and probably better than any of the self serving, lying scumbags in waiting. So, vote neveratoss for:
More beer,Bigger women,and a shorter working [...]

Emotional blackmail, for chiridy of course

March 22, 2005

I overheard one of our customer service call centre people asking a client if he or she would be willing to complete a customer satisfaction survey. He explained to the customer that there was no obligation to do so but if they did then the company would give some money to charity.
Does, “Fuck off [...]

Pandemic pandemonium

March 14, 2005

The company has been hit by a severe outbreak of Permie Flu. It’s a bit like Chicken Flu but only affects permanent members of staff. A few of the contractors seem to have a slight cold.

Going downhill fast

March 8, 2005

I’m back from holiday, overwhelmed, as usual, by how much I love the mountains. I just spent a week skiing in the French Alps with my family and some good friends. Skiing is good for my soul: it gives me a sense of scale and puts things into perspective. It is difficult to think of [...]