Saturday, 28 March 2015
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Monday, 8 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Dear Peter James,
Ever since I was 15 years old when I read my first novel
cover to cover, Arcade by Robert Maxxe, I’ve been keeping a book list in which
I record every book I read, the date I finished it, whether it was a paper back
or hardback, how many pages it had and my rating out of ten.
I thought you may be interested in what I had to write about
Dead Man’s Grip…
Thursday 4 December 2014, Finished reading Dead Man’s Grip
by Peter James.
Hard Back (HB) 406 pages, 10/10
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Roy Grace/Peter James
book. I had been reading his Perfect People novel and though 388 pages in, I
put it aside to read Dead Man’s Grip which I conveniently came across in a charity
shop.
I would say this is his best Roy Grace story I’ve read, but
won’t only because Peter James always writes brilliant Roy Grace stories, but I
must mention that this book got me pacing the room, screaming out in shock,
thumping the book in excitement and dancing about the room like the lunatic I
really am.
The twists and turns will stay with me until I’m old and
senile.
Peter James at his sizzling best. The last chapter--- WOW!
Now I wasn’t expecting that!
The good news is that I’ve got Dead Man’s Time waiting
patiently to be read, which was again conveniently picked up at a charity shop
for a fraction of the cover price.
Having already read the first four chapters, I just know I’m
in store for another roller coaster adventure!
Thanks Peter, as always your fan…
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
JUST MY LUCK SERIES # 2.
A BLISTER ON THE HEEL
OF MY RIGHT FOOT!
To the Customer Services of Sports Direct.
I just hobbled upstairs to my bedroom and here’s why?
I brought some new ‘op of the range trainers,’ one side too
small for me!
I went to Sports Direct on North Street in Brighton
and asked for a size 11.
Upon pushing my foot in it felt tight! Too small.
The sales assistant looked at me distastefully.
“They are running trainers. They are supposed to feel
small!”
I had already wasted enough time and you could see the
assistant was getting impatient.
“The trainers will expand with your foot,” he assured me.
Then he sold me two pairs of running socks at £5.99, which
initially I said no to, but being made to feel like a fool again, as if to say-
‘You just spent £75.00
the most expensive running trainers in the store and you are skimping on the
socks!!!’
I BROUGHT THEM TOO!
So anyway to cut along story short I’ve been on two runs and
now, I can’t run in them again, EVER!
The first time I went for a run it was amazing. They were
tight but I was assured they would expand.
- The grip was fantastic.
- Ankle support superb.
- Bounce excellent.
Everything was going well expect the obvious fact they were
too small and they were really beginning to hurt me.
At the end of the hour long run across fields; as were the
trainers in-tended for, I simply could not run anymore.
My little toe hurt
too much. It was in agony!
It was too late to take them back because I had crushed its
box thinking I won’t need it again.
I NEEDED TO GET TO
OUR INDEPENDENT HQ ELECTION OFFICE IN PEACEHAVEN.
On the second occasion I wore them, I embarked on a 6 mile
run from Moulsecoomb on the outskirts of Brighton ,
across country to Peacehaven along the coast.
A quarter of the way in I was forced to stop. A serious
blister on my right heel meant I could no longer wear them.
I nearly abandoned the journey but luckily had packed my
flip-flops in the event this might happen.
Along the nature trail when the path turned into gravel and
jagged rock, I was forced to put on my trainers again to protect my feet.
Because of the extra time applied, I had to run in extreme
agony all because I was mis-sold a pair trainers too tight for me.
I TAKE PARTIAL BLAME
FOR NOT BEING STRONG ENOUGH TO SAY NO.
While I have the receipt, I don’t have the original box,
hence unable to get a refund.
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| Mike Ashley |
So essentially I’m left with nothing and it cost me £75.00!
Its all very well for Mike Ashley, multi-millionaire owner
of Newcastle United Football Club, but what about the Independent Guy, just
getting on with life, making it a better place for the kids and doing his best
for a better tomorrow?
What about the guy who just wants to run in comfortable
running trainers that fit him?
What about the guy who just wants to lose the pounds (not
£75.00) to look good for the general election in 2015 for Brighton Kemptown?
At the very least
Mike Ashley and Dave Forsey from Sports Direct; will you make a political
donation to Independent in Brighton Kemptown
2015?
COPIED TO:
Hi my name is Matt
Taylor and I’m ranked among the top four on-line Alternative View (AV) journalists in the UK
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I intend to change by eliminating war, poverty and child
abuse.
Standing as an Independent Parliamentary Candidate for
Brighton Kemptown in 2015, I trust I can interest you to come and visit me at
our Independent HQ election office in Peacehaven to discuss:
- A political donation;
- A replacement pair of running
trainers.
I look forward to your reply.
Which came within 7 days:
Dear Mr Taylor,
Thank you for your email.
I was sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with the footwear purchased from our Brighton store.
Generally speaking when items of footwear rub causing blisters and cuts it is because the item of foot wear does not fit properly. Manufacturers generally put sizes in items to help customers to choose the correct one but these are only a guideline. It is the customers responsibility to make sure an item fits before purchase and we have areas to try footwear on in all of our stores. It is our company policy that we will only offer to refund or exchange an item if there in as inherent manufacturing fault with it. Just because an item doesnt fit an individual does not mean that it has a manufacturing fault. We feel it is the responsibility of the customer to make sure an item fits before making the purchase.
Secondly all returned items must be returned in exactly the same condition as they were purchased in. All items must have their tags attached and it is also imperative that items have not been worn or marked in any way. This is because every item we accept back must be in a re-saleable condition. There are signs throughout the store explaining this.
Unfortunately as the item has been worn and is not in a resalable condition we would not be in a position to offer an exchange or refund on this item.
Kind regards,
Sally
Customer Services
Kind regards,
Sally
Customer Services
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