I have to blow off some steam
I have to blow off some steam
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NiceCupOfTea

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25,586 posts

280 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Stress levels are reaching breaking point chez Tea - we are getting married on Saturday and are banging our heads against brick walls with people letting us down at the last minute.

The most recent one has me fit to explode.

Over 10 days ago I ordered a clock as a present for my brother, the best man, in "Menkind". They had one in the store but it was on display. They said they had one packaged up in their Wandsworth store and said they'd get it sent over. We paid and left.

Days passed, kept ringing them to check, kept saying they'd find what was going on but never called back. Turns out they don't have one, and nor do Wandsworth, neither store ever did, but they'll ring round their stores. After much chasing we manage to discover that none of their stores have one (only 4 stores, f*** knows why it took half a day to contact them all). They can order one but it will take a week.

The mail order dept say they can get it out in 4 days but we need it by Thursday.

FFS, what is wrong with these retards? 2 BLOODY WEEKS AGO we rang them, and now they're fannying about because of their useless incompetent staff. sack your useless staff because it certainly ain't good PR.

Now apparently head office are showing 4 in stock at Wandsworth. Currently waiting for them to call us back.

At this rate I will be driving to Wandsworth tomorrow, buying one, and then going and having a good shout at the manager of the Bromley store and asking for petrol/time money.

FFS.

>> Edited by NiceCupOfTea on Tuesday 19th July 17:42

up-the-dubs

4,282 posts

258 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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They say, whoever "they" are, that a wedding is the most stressful occasion in your life. As difficult as it is, take a chill pill, have a nice cuppa, and go buy the bloody clock.

Good luck anyway, and congrats.

>> Edited by up-the-dubs on Tuesday 19th July 17:47

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

284 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Caaaaalm down, caaaaaalm down.........

What you want is a nice cup of tea in bed.....



Oh..............

NiceCupOfTea

Original Poster:

25,586 posts

280 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Cheers guys, TBH was waiting for "2 Smoking Barrels" to tell me to go and have a nice cup of tea!

Jo just rang head office and was really good, obviously annoyed, but calm and not overly stroppy. They've managed to locate a bigger version of the clock that they're couriering out. Now that's a bit more like it!

Personally I would have preferred the smaller one, and not to have had to go postal on their asses, but it's a good comeback.

Now to see if it turns up. I am a little disappointed that I didn't get to tear the Bromley branch staff new arseholes...

2 Smokin Barrels

32,007 posts

264 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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I should have a nice glass of champagne mate!

(2SB enters into the spirit of the occasion )

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

284 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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NiceCupOfTea said:
I am a little disappointed that I didn't get to tear the Bromley branch staff new arseholes...


How's yours doing, after blowing off steam....?

NiceCupOfTea

Original Poster:

25,586 posts

280 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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2 Smokin Barrels said:
I should have a nice glass of champagne mate!

(2SB enters into the spirit of the occasion )




MBH: My arsehole is doing just fine thanks

Just brewing up a cuppa at the mo, champagne will have to wait until Saturday!

2 Smokin Barrels

32,007 posts

264 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Mr & Mrs "Nice Cup of Tea" at their wedding:





















mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

284 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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NiceCupOfTea said:


MBH: My arsehole is doing just fine thanks




Must be lined with asbestos.....

vixpy1 on tour

42,699 posts

293 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Good luck with the Wedding NCOT

NiceCupOfTea

Original Poster:

25,586 posts

280 months

Tuesday 19th July 2005
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Cheers Vixpy

2SB, quite a good likeness of me, but I'm not sure Mrs.NCoT would be very chuffed with the picture! For the record, NOT a good likeness of her!