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I regret to say I agree with your daughter.... I mean, 23 men on a pitch with only one ball between them does not excite me atall.... but thats by the by!

I've just come back from the CAB.. oh boy have I got a case against the Yellow Peril People...... No doubt I am entitled to get my money back, PLUS lots and lots of compensation. And "holistically speaking" my adviser suggested that "the back" could have been caused by their incompetence.... and I can write more beans and lentils supposition on that than they've had hot dinners...... . And as I have been prescribed anti depressants - albeit as a muscle relaxant, but they don't need to know that - I have "conventional" medical back up too.

Those Yellow people are going to regret the day I was born....

MMMM I see your point about 23 men with only one ball. But then there are some things that just cannot be explained or understood unless you experience it yourself. I have often heard footie in particular and sport in general referred to as "religion-like". I guess its the same sort of thing, in as much you either have the belief/faith/understanding of the furvour or not..... Dont know if im making sense, but I hope you get my drift?

As for Yellow pages...... GO GO GO GO GO GO !!!!! You give them hello Mrs!! (And I KNOW you will too!)

Have a to relax and unwind prior to penning your epic indignant letter.

I certainly needed that cuppa... just came back from "Target setting" at the lads school. Last year was dreadful - I was actually in tears of utter frustration and dejection, they both got appauling reports and I felt an utter failiure as a parent. In retrospect, I think it was the best thing I could have done, letting them see how upset I was, because this year both reports were pretty good - not sparkly, but OK. Then we trooped 2 miles to the ex's house for a quick chat, and to pick up another couple of boxes of *stuff* that I keep meaning to collect but never get round to - I left him 2 yrs ago, but as there's no bad feeling between him and I (infact, I think its fair to say there's very little feeling or much in common now, but he's good hearted and kind - just not the right man for me) I can see no reasen not to be on friendly terms. Trouble is, after 5 minutes of small talk, there were huge embarressing silences, and the cab took ages to turn up, so I feel a bit fraught - and so relieved to be back home

I understand - from a great distance - what you mean about sport - I'd prefer to participate any day than to watch. You either have it, or you don't, I guess.

I shall take the weekend to rev myself up for a blistering letter to the Yellow Perils..... and if I can manage it, I shall cut and paste it "here" for the team's perusal.

There will DEFINATELY be a party chez Evadne when I win my case... but don't hold your breathes. It might take some time....

Good news about the kids reports. Mind you how they are as people is jsut as important (if not more so) than what a teacher says about their academia (big word for tonight). And as your lads seem pretty switched on cookies, I wouldnt worry too much.

Sometimes the "no feeling" stuff can be ven more awkward than downright hatred and bitterness. At least then you know where you stand I suppose. I think (in fact I know) I left a box of stuff at an ex years ago.. Goodness knows what was in it, but as I havent needed whatever it was in all these years I dare say it werent important.

And YES would love to see your letter when it is done, not for editing but just sheer delight!! I love reading indignant letters!

you go for it BIG TIME!!!

oh yes and before I forget.. loads of progress on conservatory today! Still no glass roof but then you cant have everything can you?? It is actually starting to look like a conservatory now, not just a pile of white plastic.

AND Liverpool won tonight so I am going home from work a bunny!

Sleep well all.

Today I got a snotty letter from Yellow Pages arbitration telling me to hurry up with an answer.

This is the wrong way to deal with a recalcitrant oik like what I is,
so I typed out the following letter, got it checked by my local friendly executive and sent it recorded delivery.



written without prejudice
Letter before action


Dear Ms T@@@@@@@@@@@

Thank you for your chase up letter dated 27th November. I was awaiting confirmation by letter of your e mail dated 18th November before replying, but in the meantime, be assured I have been thinking very carefully about your offer and have taken advice regarding it.

I have been advised that under the Sale and Supply Goods Act 1984, Yellow Pages are clearly in breach of contract, inasmuch as you have not published a usable advertisement as you agreed you would, and you are also in contravention of amending the situation within a reasonable time - over 2 years of consistent errors and lack of communication could in no way be considered reasonable.

Therefore, under this law, I am entitled to receive my money back , together with a substantial amount of compensation - and as, according to your Sales Rep I could have expected a minimum of 4 new clients a month garnered from an ad. In Yellow Pages per month - had the advertisement been set out correctly, and I have missed over 24 months of potential advertising from yourselves I would be prepared to accept the price of my advertisement back plus £2,500 compensation as a result of loss of potential business. This does not take into account repeat bookings, and neither does it even begin to look at the likelihood of word of mouth recommendations that I know without doubt I would have achieved. £2,500 is a very conservative figure, based on the cost of an hour’s massage .

It saddens me to say that had the rest of your colleagues shown even half the efficiency you are showing
in attempting to rectify this sorry situation, then this series of letters would not be necessary, and I would be reaping the rewards of a well advertised business. I, too am very anxious to conclude the matter to my satisfaction, and I expect to hear from you by 31st December 2003 accepting my claim.

If this is not the case, then I will have no alternative but to take legal action.

Yours sincerely


Lights blue touch paper..... and

Gloves are off.

Hehe. Succinct, punchy and leaves reader in no doubt as to your feelings and intentions!! I am most impressed by the fact you have kept it to about a page. As you may have noticed i tend to ramble on and on and on.

If you dont get your money there is even less justice in the world that I thought there was. If you get no joy, just tell 'em you know someone with a rather large gang of friends who can deal with obstrcutive people!

Go for it!! Go for something eh!

still not sure about the chocolate onions mind!!

kitkat today. two fingers

Naturally.

Don't mention the Kk - I've been there!

Give 'em back then - in a civilized manner, of course.

ever tried that scottish delicacy deep fired mars bar!! V. nice in a sweet batter!! Not many calories at all really.

Urgh fried Mars - I did have some fried haggis the other day though - I know it's out of season - but it tasted v. good!

http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/
you might also want to remind them some of the alternative remodies that are available to them for instance it is possible or will be when tony gets his act together to brng certain cases for settlement or hearing electronacly,hence the link.
Also remind them of the fraud laws as it is possible they have ofset vat collected from you as rebate ect but since vat chargeable to you for servises supplied yet oviously they have not been!

So now there's an alternative remedy to fried haggis!???

Aye. Ylang ylang and dried frog pills.

with taties and neeps???