Duke attempts the Impossible

[duke3016]

Katie Taylor, Olympic Champion. The only woman that Irish Men fear more than THEIR Mammy..

Stolen from FB

Classic

[duke3016]

Enough of this olympics lark, I need to get outdrawn, slow played and generally battered to death. It"s aquarium time  

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Last night was more of the same, never mind I had a few beers and a good laugh.

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I may have mentioned that I am moving all my comms stuff (interweb,phone etc) to one supplier. BT have been trying to get me to change my mind. Now my current ISP is another matter, maybe it is paranoia setting in but...

I have been enjoying download speeds of between 4-5Mbps all the time I have been with them. Suddenly after telling them I was bining them my download speed is less than .5Mbps. Cynical bar stewards  

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End of the Olympics today then, I must admit I have enjoyed them and they have been a credit to the organisers. I say that as a remote watcher, disrupted people in London might not agree.

Standouts.
Rudisha, for that awesome display of power running. Farrah, for superb tactics and determination to win the two golds. Bolt, Well just for being Bolt. Ennis, for her excellent display in all the disciplines (and for looking good in the interviews).

And of course Ireland for the most successful medal haul since 1956 with 1G 1S 3B.

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[technolog]

I think you should mark the occasion of your 9000th post by telling us a story...

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There are a couple of new age travellers camped outside of the Autolift premises on the A41 not far from here. They are living there in protest against the fact that the Police got their camper van towed away and crushed (by Autolift). The reason being it was neither taxed or insured.

"We object to paying taxes to a corrupt government" they said as they arrived back from signing on.

Gotta love the irony with no hint of embarrassment.

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Had a phone call today from good old British Gas.

BG: Good Afternoon Mr Smyth British Gas here, you used to be a customer of ours
Me: Well done Sherlock

BG: May I ask you who you current provider for Gas and Electricity is and how much is your monthly payment?
Me: No

BG: Sorry Sir.
Me: I said No you may not ask me who my current supplier is and how much is my monthly payment.

BG: Erm may I ask why Sir?
Me: You want to know my current supplier so you can cynically do a sneaky comparison with them and magically come in with a monthly saving of a couple of pounds. So instead of that malarkey give me your best price based on the configuration of my home and my monthly usage which I am happy to provide..
BG: But Sir I need to know your current supplier so I can do a comparison.
Me: That's the point numpty.  I just want your best price and I will do the comparing.
BG: I cannot do that Sir.
Me: Why? Is it not on that check list and rules of engagement in front of you?
BG: Sir?
Me: So you are refusing to give me a quote for the utilities you provide and you expect me to switch to you not knowing what I would be paying. Well that has to go down as the single biggest corporate piece of double talk I have ever encountered. Please remove all my contact details from your systems immediately. Have a nice rest of the day.


I am still off the cigarettes...

[Curlarge]

Had a simlilar one myself this arvo....

Phone rings.
I answer cautiously but say nothing knowing people call at this time.
"Can I speak to the holder of the households Sky TV account?"
"No"
I replace the receiver and carry on playing on Pokerstars. Job done.

I too am off the cigarettes.

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[duke3016]

Bugger - that is all  

[KarmaDope]

You lit a cigarette?

[HOLDorFOLD]

Had a phone call today from good old British Gas.

BG: Good Afternoon Mr Smyth British Gas here, you used to be a customer of ours
Me: Well done Sherlock

BG: May I ask you who you current provider for Gas and Electricity is and how much is your monthly payment?
Me: No

BG: Sorry Sir.
Me: I said No you may not ask me who my current supplier is and how much is my monthly payment.

BG: Erm may I ask why Sir?
Me: You want to know my current supplier so you can cynically do a sneaky comparison with them and magically come in with a monthly saving of a couple of pounds. So instead of that malarkey give me your best price based on the configuration of my home and my monthly usage which I am happy to provide..
BG: But Sir I need to know your current supplier so I can do a comparison.
Me: That's the point numpty.  I just want your best price and I will do the comparing.
BG: I cannot do that Sir.
Me: Why? Is it not on that check list and rules of engagement in front of you?
BG: Sir?
Me: So you are refusing to give me a quote for the utilities you provide and you expect me to switch to you not knowing what I would be paying. Well that has to go down as the single biggest corporate piece of double talk I have ever encountered. Please remove all my contact details from your systems immediately. Have a nice rest of the day.


I am still off the cigarettes...

Printing this out and keeping by the phone ready  

I am still on the cigarettes