Category Archives: Bastards

A couple of real bloody charmers….

Posted on 6 February, 2015 by jb
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I might be a tad hard of hearing…

Posted on 20 September, 2014 by jb

…but that’s certainly no reason to rub it in with sugar sachets from the local hearing aid shop. Saved the tip, that’s for sure…

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Here’s a little extra awesome….

Posted on 29 June, 2014 by jb

We’ve noticed you haven’t been using your mobile for a while, so we’ve moved your Vodafone mobile xxx xxx xxxxx to a better value Prepay plan called FreebeeTalk. This plan now gives you cheaper calling rates and a massive free … Continue reading →

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Bon appetit….

Posted on 11 June, 2014 by jb

So if I’ve understood this correctly (or even been able to READ the small print),  outside the US,  you only get the ones without an asterisk – coffee, toast and fruit. Sticky-sweet cinnamon rolls get TWO asterisks so you ESPECIALLY … Continue reading →

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This is a con……

Posted on 8 January, 2014 by jb

If you want to fly Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Auckland in mid February i.e. after the school holidays have finished, you’ll find some great deals. They even say so themselves. Try and select a seat, though, and … Continue reading →

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Surprises me not one bit….

Posted on 2 November, 2013 by jb

He’s probably had his Opinel stolen from his CHECKED baggage twice in the last 8 months when departing from LAX. Complain to TSA and they demand that you prove negligence before they’ll investigate…….. Bastards.

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Shutdown

Posted on 8 October, 2013 by jb

Travelling from Europe to hike in the Acadia National Park: $4000 Finding the Arcadia National Park closed: PriceUseless

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Bastards I have met

Posted on 22 September, 2013 by jb

This one takes a bit of beating. Germany’s a world-leader in renewable energy – more solar and wind farms than you can shake a stick at. Obviously doesn’t come cheap and producers are subsidised generously so someone has to pay … Continue reading →

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Would YOU buy a used car from this guy?

Posted on 7 September, 2013 by jb

Or: How I almost bought a Saab 9.5 station-wagon. You think that you’d be fairly safe buying from a chartered accountant and auditor who used to work for KPMG and lives in one of the better parts of Mainz. That’s … Continue reading →

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This turns my stomach

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by jb
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