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Re: A happy New Year
Never heard of who? Assume Ian Hunter? Was the lead singer with Mott the Hoople. Rubbish early 1970’s band, 1 hit wonder with “All the young Dudes” written by Bowie.
Nice to see that the Scots are “Getting their heads down” at 11 p.m. Is that so they can see what they are doing when they lift their kilts to have a leak? According to the calendar, they get an extra bank holiday over hogmanay. I take it that is to give them time for thoughtful prayer and swear absolution?
On a serious vein, it has been hell of a year all the way round. We have broken some stories in here, highlighted some wrong-doings and collectively we have raised some good topics. Long may it continue.
However, as Don has pointed out; we should think about the victims of the Asian disaster, even if this is supposed to be a celebratory time. I’m sure you all know someone, who knows someone that is affected by this. If any clown sends me a text message joke on this, I will bin it straight away; I’ve had some already.
Now we shall be looking for 5 million hits in 2005 and a bit more recognition.
Alex
Re: DASA!
Funny, I noticed that.
EastLMark is still talking I’m pleased to say & I think Jason is still in touch. But where are some of the others lately. Del, Scoggs, Neil Howieson, Phil Dill to name just a few.
I’m sorry but it aint our fault if DASA are a bloody shambles, surely this is not a case of “shooting the messenger”, or is it?
Come on you DASA boys, prove me wrong!!
Alex
Re: A happy New Year
kwatt wrote:Well if I was sitting watching Jools Holland
K.What’s wrong with that. I sat in the grounds of a castle just outside of Exeter last July watching an evening of Jools Holland with Sam Brown. Plenty of wine & chicken legs ETC. passed by during the course of that evening, and it was magical.
I digress:
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS TO THIS SITE, AND MAY YOU ALL KEEP UP THE FLOW.
Alex
Re: DASA.
eastlmark wrote:It was not a “comment” just a fact that this has been discussed many times and its already on the site elsewhere and ensuring that ChrisR has read it all, and that the pro DASA guys dont seem to be very active here lately while the non dasa guys are very active.
To tell the truth its just a bit tedious to be going through all the same stuff all over again.It would be very tedious to go on beating this drum, there is a lot to be found on this site, and I will take the credit/blame for being an instigator in some cases. I don’t want to influence any likely decision regards renewal as it is up to the individual or the company.
I will say that personally I have questioned value for money, & in fact I still do. I’ve yet to be convinced that there are any gains, past, present or future that will benefit my operation by being a member.
It saddens me as I’ve been a member for a long time and regretfully the old bear is still in hibernation. There is loads of enthusiasm to be found in the remaining active members & I applaud them for all they are trying to achieve. Sadly to remain in the association, there is a membership fee, and I cannot justify the cost at present. My priority this month is corporation tax, next month a new van or two, the Vat will hit in between; the joys of capitalism I’m afraid.
Nevertheless, If I can find mileage in renewing, then I will give it serious consideration. In the meantimne I can only suggest you make your own decision financially.
A happy & prosperous new year to all.
Alex
Re: re: CHEAPER AND CHEAPER
Taking Kevin’s points one stage further:
Every time we call back to a product that has an endemic fault the Makers are not aware fully of the quality issues as we are guaranteeing the repair; not submitting paperwork on every occasion as there is no value in £/p to be put on the invoice. If they don’t see all the reported calls, they can effectively bury their heads in the sand and pretend they were not fully informed.
If we fit a spare part, then of course an invoice is raised; but why should they care as there is no labour fee and we are subsidising their goods in effect.
A dour note for what is supposed to be a time of good tidings & joy.
Alex
Re: Connect/ Sevice Force?
Thanks Sailor.
I’m pleased as I didn’t want this little affair to undeservedly tarnish any reputations.
Alex
Re: Just to let you all know
Over Hadrians wall no doubt. Been watching too much Braveheart I presume!
Happy hogmanay.
Alex
Re: Just to let you all know
I suppose they had to find something to do on the long winter evenings.
You neglected to mention they invented the loo seat, but it was an Englishman who put the hole in it.
Have a good one.
Alex
Re: Connect/ Sevice Force?
This surprises me. I feel, “If it aint broke, don’t fix it!”
They may have poor or spasmodic coverage in some areas, and yes in those cases I could see them phoning Service Force agents; however I cannot see them pulling the rug on other/existing agents where they are happy with the coverage. They will lose faith & respect, and I feel they are above that.
I may be wrong re the above; but I am aware of those of my S.F. colleagues that are part of the Connect network approached Connect, not the other way round. That includes me, and despite the fact Connect appeared to have issues in this area prior to my joining their set-up, they only contacted me after I expressed an interest in them. I don’t know of a case where Connect done the running.
If I learn anymore, I will keep you posted as & when.
Alex
Re: What’s Santa bringing you!!
THE XMAS TREE ANGEL
While Christmas is getting closer and closer everyday, I thought I would pass this little story along to you.
Not long ago and far away, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip…but there were problems everywhere.
Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.
Then, Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More Stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the boards cracked and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.
So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of coffee and a shot of whiskey. When he went to the cupboard, he found the elves had hidden the liquor and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he dropped the coffee pot and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the he kitchen floor.
He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw it was made from.
Just then the doorbell rang and Santa cussed on his way to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said, “Where would you like to put this tree Santa?”
And that my friends, is how the little angel came to be on top of the Christmas tree.
Re: One more…
We are with the Telephone Preference Service as well as the Fax Preference Service.
All cold sales calls, we ask for the name of the person speaking, the name of their team leader & the name of the company as well as phone number. We then tell them they are committing a criminal offence, and do they want to proceed? With faxes we post a copy to to the FPS offices in London & they do the rest.
Works every time.
Alex
Re: Another Landmark?
That was nice of Ian & Alma. I wish I’d thought of it, bit late now though.
On the subject, what happened to Li’s Christmas this year?
Alex
Re: Another Landmark?
Just out of this world!!
I wish more of the 2000 members would have more input though.
Alex
Re: First of the season
Take a look at this one, again you need speakers and non broadband will take a while to buffer 1st time. Keep an eye out for the little things in the background as well.
Enjoy
Re: brandt
JHuby wrote:On two occassions I have requested that they attend a call as they are unable to supply technical, on both occassions Charles has tried to drop us in it with the customers. Fortunately we had had good relationships with these customers and they told him so.
We had exactly the same. They could not come up with the solution, sent their own guy who took delight in rubbishing us.
Is it no wonder we threw them out? We finished with them on Friday 17th. D&G tell me they haven’t got anybody to do the work in my area. Bloody good news I say. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Alex
