Speeding tickets. Ok so I hold my hands up and admit I was doing 36 in a 30 on a road which could easily be mistaken for a 50 limit but I'm not bitter, of course not. What I am unhappy about though is the underhanded way our company's fleet management firm went about things. On a Monday morning they send me an email saying they need to check my licence and need a check code which only I can supply. I send them that thinking that they haven't asked for this for 2.5 years when they should request it once a year so fair enough. Then Tuesday afternoon my company contacts me to say the fleet management company have sent them a copy of a speeding ticket and charged them £15 for the privilege of doing the admin and I have to pay the £15! So it seems I'll be fined by Devon & Cornwall police and also fined by the fleet management company 

at least you know what happened now. Doesn't help get them to you any quicker.

I am enjoying the tale Chris, but there are a few times when I sense a certain 'deja vu'. One is your reference to 'Yin and Yang' today - I am sure I have read that recently and, on checking, found it in one of the episodes a couple of days ago. It is easy to confuse my brain cell occasionally! (Just proving that I am reading  ). But,please do carry on in your normal inimitable vein.   

I got a reply from Kernow saying sorry.

Address labels are created by hand so there's always a possibility of a mistake.

The warehouse manager says that the person who created the label has been "spoken to"

Now it's just a matter of hurry up and wait, to see if I get the models or, once enough time has elapsed, get replacements shipped or a refund from Kernow.

On a lighter note the Cornish gentleman on the phone was able to spell my surname without any 'Echo' Tango' 'Bravo' prompting, not something that the average american can do.

It's Pendlebury 

John P

So, Kernow put an incomplete and incorrect address on the shipping label for my CL158's.

I spoke to the USPS yesterday and they confirmed that the Zip Code was wrong but the street address was correct. I then received a call from our local Post Office manager who said that she'd put a flag on the shipment and that "hopefully" someone would take it off the conveyor and re-address it, but that might not happen cos it's all automated
She also explained that the address used had an incorrect zip code, someone at Kernow used my phone number instead of my zip resulting in it all being sent to Estacada Oregon, zip code 97022.
I spoke to Kernow this morning and the guy in the shop confirmed that the address was indeed wrong 
I've emailed their warehouse manager asking for them to explain how this happened and what they'll be doing to stop it happening again.

So current odds are evens on

I get it eventually 
Kernow get it back eventually 
It sits in limbo for ever 

Regards,

John P

Link here:

https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/mrh-202404-april-2024-13356181

Jon

Quote from: Bealman on April 16, 2024, 08:35:17 AM I only realised today that if I turn my phone sideways, I get the full page with avatars, flags, who made the last post, etc. 

If you turn it upside down, does it say "Welcome" instead of "G'day"
 

 

So you can!!

 

Chris

In Trevelver Castle, with Christmas fast approaching, Lady Penelope is ensconced in her cosy study, drinking Earl Grey tea, once again contemplating the perplexing matter of Eli and Giles, the pair who are not the couple they could, should be!

Lady Trevelver knows that Giles, a most admirable gentleman in his early thirties, shares an undeniable deep connection with Eli, a vivacious young woman of merely twenty-two summers who she considers like a second daughter. Yet Lady Penelope is also aware, from Sylvia, that a persistent worry gnaws at Giles—the seemingly considerable age difference that separates them and the fear that it is this gap that is preventing Eli from fully committing to him.

Lady Penelope is aware that Giles, despite understanding that age is just a number, cannot ignore the potential implications of their age difference. He wonders if the disparity in their life experiences and maturity levels could create a rift between them. He contemplates whether his present energy will be enough to keep pace with her youthful zest and passion for life in the future.

Moreover, she knows that Giles is keenly conscious of society's opinion of significant age differences. He fears that their friendship could be misinterpreted or harshly judged. He is concerned for Eli, apprehensive about the undue scrutiny or criticism she might face due to their age gap.

Despite his fears, Giles cherishes his friendship with Eli. He values highly their connection, their conversations, and the comfort they find in each other's presence. However, the concern lingers, casting a shadow over his thoughts. It is a delicate balance, one that he treads with care and consideration, always prioritising the best interests of both himself and Eli.

In the quiet solitude of her study, Lady Penelope continues to muse over the bond between Giles and Eli. She sees a potential for something more, something deeper. She believes they are made for each other, two halves of a whole.

Lady Trevelver sees in Eli a young woman who craves the protective presence of an older man, someone who truly understands and appreciates her for who she is, not just her looks. She sees in Giles a caring, experienced man who is captivated by Eli's youthful vivacity, her independence, and her fierce creativity but also senses her inner vulnerability and pain. Yin and Yang.

Lady Penelope appreciates how Giles, with his strength and wisdom, could provide the reassuring stability that Eli yearns for in her personal life. She understands, too, how Eli, with her youthful energy and creative spirit, could bring excitement and freshness to Giles' life.

She sees Eli and Giles as a perfect balance, a harmony of youth and experience, of vivacity and steadiness. In her heart, she believes that they could find in each other the companionship and understanding that they both seek.

Yet, she also understands Giles' concerns about their age difference. She empathises with his worries about societal perceptions and the potential pressure on Eli. But she holds onto hope, believing in the strength of their bond and the depth of their friendship. She sighs and focuses her thoughts ever deeper.