by Adrian on 24 January 2010
My Sister gave me this card for my recent birthday:
PC Political Correctness
I’m not sure if I got this because of my renowned political correctness or the fact I’m carrying a bit of excess baggage! Either way, I thought it was very funny…
Picture credit: Matthew Pritchett, The Daily Telegraph
by Adrian on 21 January 2010
As part of my ’support local shops’ philosophy, when I recently decided to switch back to wearing contact lenses, I thought that I would try an opticians in my local area.
I went to 20/20 Vision in Park Gate and enquired “Do you have contact lenses” to which the sharp (dangerously so) Receptionist retorted – “What, me personally?”. Once we both got over our fits of giggles, I proceeded to explain that I was looking to obtain some contact lenses but as I couldn’t see any signs suggesting they sold them, wondered if they did indeed supply. They did and so an appointment was made for the following Saturday. [click to continue…]