Random Irritations

[PJ87]

First time ever that i have called and they said there was no wiggle room on my plolicy at all either. OK my premium last year was stupid low but I thought the same deals were open to everyone and so I should not have got any beneft from being a new customer.

I called and my wifes dropped down to £720 from £860! but no wiggle on mine
even when I told them I can get it £650 elsewhere they said the computer wouldnt put it through

guess ill have to leave .. normally direct line been fantastic

 

[GB72]

I called and my wifes dropped down to £720 from £860! but no wiggle on mine
even when I told them I can get it £650 elsewhere they said the computer wouldnt put it through

guess ill have to leave .. normally direct line been fantastic

Oh what a coincidence, I am with direct line as well. Exactly the same, some wiggle room on wife's policy but none on mine. Part of me thought it was because I had hit 50 and so was in a different underwriting bracket.

 

[Imurg]

I found DL to be 100 quid more expensive than others.....went with Churchill in the end....

 

[ColchesterFC]

What on earth are you lot driving? Are your cars made of 24 carat gold with diamond headlights?

My renewal earlier this year was £193 for a Ford C-Max with 1 years no claims. I even got a £6 rebate when we moved house as the new place was cheaper for some reason even though it was only 200 yards down the same road. Was disappointed that it had gone up from £184 the previous year.

 

[PJ87]

Oh what a coincidence, I am with direct line as well. Exactly the same, some wiggle room on wife's policy but none on mine. Part of me thought it was because I had hit 50 and so was in a different underwriting bracket.

It's the same with everything .. call me cynical but when people kick up a fuss about new customers getting a better deal than them and now everyone is the same it always goes one way.. up for all..rather than before you could compare the market and smash your renewal to bits

Also noticed this year policy ends at 2355 not even 23:59 .. so technically insured for 5 mins lol

 

[IanM]

We play Bideford Bay Pairs in July every year. Might let it slide this year because of the cost of accommodation has gone bonkers!

Hope all these places stay empty next year as everyone clears off to the Med, or folk too skint to even go to Devon.

 

[Piece]

Sky Q box is not 100% HDMI compatible with my new Denon AVR. Have to cold restart the Sky Q box most times. Known issue. May have to feed the Sky Q direct to the TV and use another port for the sound.

This isn't looking good for my credibility with Mrs Piece as I said "the new AVR would make things far easier...".

 

[Deleted member 1740]

The scratchcard/Lottery adverts on the wireless, so bloody annoying it seemed like it was every 10minutes. I had to switch it off and stick a playlist on spotify on.

 

[PJ87]

Awkward one,

Was looking for a new pro, got recommended 1 of 2 guys working out same golf club, with an indoor sim..happy days

Couldn't pick between the 2 so just went with who suited my timings

1st attempt to book , they had to cancel as the SIM was busy, the system shouldn't have let me book, fair enough

2nd attempt today cancelled due to my ear

3rd attempt Friday he just cancelled due to the SIM having work done

All fair enough

But now it's awkward because the other guy is free at more suited times next week lol

Would be rude to switch to him surely

 

[AmandaJR]

Awkward one,

Was looking for a new pro, got recommended 1 of 2 guys working out same golf club, with an indoor sim..happy days

Couldn't pick between the 2 so just went with who suited my timings

1st attempt to book , they had to cancel as the SIM was busy, the system shouldn't have let me book, fair enough

2nd attempt today cancelled due to my ear

3rd attempt Friday he just cancelled due to the SIM having work done

All fair enough

But now it's awkward because the other guy is free at more suited times next week lol

Would be rude to switch to him surely

Nope. You haven't seen this guy so for me just try the other one next week as it suits. Then you may have an awkward feeling if you swap but right now I'd feel ok about it and would honestly just say it was convenience. Plus I'm sure pros are used to it.

 

[patricks148]

Opening a 25 year old bottle of Burgundy I found in the wine rack that I'd saved for some reason.
FYI, what a waste, not only took all the moisture out of my mouth, but Ruperts too and he didn't have any. Mrs 148 took one sniff and declined

 

[PJ87]

Nope. You haven't seen this guy so for me just try the other one next week as it suits. Then you may have an awkward feeling if you swap but right now I'd feel ok about it and would honestly just say it was convenience. Plus I'm sure pros are used to it.

Managed to get a lesson for 13:00 Sunday with him, the wife said it was alright. Normally do when she working and kids are covered

I'm sure if he's good then next year more times will suit again

Just bad luck

 

[Lord Tyrion]

This person comes up regularly but I've just seen an incredibly rude interview by Naga Munchetty. It's irrelevant as to the interviewee, she didn't let the person finish a single answer without interrupting. I wouldn't even say the person was flannelling. She's just plain rude.

 

[Dando]

Peter Andre

 

[3offTheTee]

This person comes up regularly but I've just seen an incredibly rude interview by Naga Munchetty. It's irrelevant as to the interviewee, she didn't let the person finish a single answer without interrupting. I wouldn't even say the person was flannelling. She's just plain rude.

Are you sure it was not Kay Burley?

These interviewers are all the same now. they ask multiple questions and the interviewee only replies to the last. Also enjoy when the interview will not let the interview back and goes on answering.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Are you sure it was not Kay Burley?

These interviewers are all the same now. they ask multiple questions and the interviewee only replies to the last. Also enjoy when the interview will not let the interview back and goes on answering.

Haha, yes you're right, they have the same style. Paxman used to do it as well and that was equally rude. Perhaps that is the training they get now?

At one point she stated 'I don't mean to interrupt ', obviously then did. A sharper interviewee would have pointed out she had interrupted on every answer to that point. Personally, I'd stop speaking each time someone interrupted, wait 5 seconds after they stop speaking, ask if they'd like me to continue and then carry on. Do that 2 or 3 times and I'm sure it would stop. I'm surprised people don't try something other than just continuing to talk. I don't think that is particularly effective.

 

[theoneandonly]

This person comes up regularly but I've just seen an incredibly rude interview by Naga Munchetty. It's irrelevant as to the interviewee, she didn't let the person finish a single answer without interrupting. I wouldn't even say the person was flannelling. She's just plain rude.

She's a decent golfer though. Probably better than most on here ?

 

[AmandaJR]

This person comes up regularly but I've just seen an incredibly rude interview by Naga Munchetty. It's irrelevant as to the interviewee, she didn't let the person finish a single answer without interrupting. I wouldn't even say the person was flannelling. She's just plain rude.

Can't stand her and not sure how she keeps her job. She's rude to co presenters too - looks like she has quite the temper when anyone takes the rise out of her.

 

[Swinglowandslow]

This person comes up regularly but I've just seen an incredibly rude interview by Naga Munchetty. It's irrelevant as to the interviewee, she didn't let the person finish a single answer without interrupting. I wouldn't even say the person was flannelling. She's just plain rude.

Yes, I’ve often said she relies on people being polite whereas she is rude as hell.

I don’t buy this rubbish about only doing her job etc.
TV people know that those not used to being on TV mostly have a nervousness during the experience which puts them on the back foot somewhat.
I imagine she is using this.
Nothing wrong, once the answer has been given, in challenging it’s veracity etc, but to interrupt is the height of bad manners, and she needs pulling up on that….and in a very public way.

Must say Lord Tyrions way would be very effective, and not as Bolshi as mine?.
I would likely get in trouble for what I would say!

 

[Piece]

Are you sure it was not Kay Burley?

These interviewers are all the same now. they ask multiple questions and the interviewee only replies to the last. Also enjoy when the interview will not let the interview back and goes on answering.

It was similar on the GMB the other day with Richard Madeley "interviewing" Mick Lynch. Much as I'm not a fan of Mick Lynch, I did laugh when he said, "You won't let me answer. Richard, why don't you just interview yourself and I'll drop off!".