Tag Archives: Rant

May
28
2012

Dear @O2, I don’t think ‘upgrade’ means what you think it does…

by Skippy

Every so often O2 reminds me that as a ‘valued’ ‘long term’ customer that I can have a free upgrade to a better tariff, occasionally I have a look, more often than not its a load of Carp. What I currently get from O2: Yes I know I am slipping with my data use; but to be fair its only  been [...]

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Apr
12
2012

02 and the nanny state

by Skippy

I finally got an answer back from O2 regarding the blocking of my website; it would appear that they have unilaterally decided that skippy.org.uk and 365.skippy.org.uk are Parental Controlled… The Website status checker  when you type in skippy.org.uk gives you this screen: Which to be honest is about as much use as a chocolate teapot; and gives you no information [...]

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Mar
16
2012

Striking a Cord

by Skippy

I have been collecting some images for the screensaver of my work machine, I have come across these two, the first being: What do I fear? I fear stagnation and lack of progress. I fear never reaching my potential and being average. I fear being forgotten… The Past… Yesterday’s news. I fear giving up and being [...]

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Feb
29
2012

Trains and Cost – Part 5: Why Automatic Ticket Gates FAIL

by Skippy

One of those things that TOC’s seem to be fond of installing at Stations is ATGs (Automatic Ticket Gate see RIS-7701-INS – Rail Industry Standard for Automatic Ticket Gates at Stations). Obstensivly they claim that these are installed for revenue protection (reduction of ticket less travel), Reduce anti-social behaviour, and also seem to be a requirement of the franchise agreement [...]

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Feb
23
2012

River Rats and Other Derogatory Terms

by Skippy

Abi Rant‘s “River Rats and Other Derogatory Terms” is a poem that hits a cord with me; it’s a performance poetry piece so you really are better listening to the file [podcast]http://skippy.org.uk/files/2012/02/river-rats-and-other-derogatory-terms-abi-rant.mp3[/podcast] I want the freedom to be different, I don’t have to live like you, I’m not the cause of moral panic, I’m just a traveller through and [...]

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Feb
21
2012

Trains and Cost – Part 4: Bustitution

by Skippy

Bustitution Etymology Blend of bus and substitution Pronunciation (UK) IPA: /ˈbʌst.ɪ.tjuː.ʃən/, SAMPA: /”bVst.I.tju:.S@n/ Noun bustitution (plural bustitutions) (rail transport) The temporary or permanent substitution of a rail (train, tram, etc) service with a bus service. Usage notes Bustitution can refer to either the permanent cessation of the rail service, or a temporary replacement bypassing a blockage [...]

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Oct
20
2011

New Doctors and 0844 – Response

by Skippy

Further to my letter to the North Swindon Practice at Home Ground Surgery, Thames Avenue, Swindon, SN25 1QQ, I got this letter back from Chris: What she doesnt say in this is that 01793 705 783 maps to 08444 996 631 directly and places you in the Que. I will have to have a think about how to respond to [...]

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Oct
13
2011

New Doctors and 0844

by Skippy

I have moved back to Swindon, and due to continuing requirment to engage with the health care profession; I needed to register with a new Doctors, I have registered with the North Swindon Practice at Home Ground Surgery, who list 08444 996 631 as the only phone number they offer. As some one who only has a [...]

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