Puzzlements

SDN finds himself some-what confused.

A number of questions have popped into my head this week, some as the result of things irritating me, others as the result my bizarre mind going crazy.

Before I come to the questions though... I promised a report on Lee Mack earlier in the week.  He was well worth the wait.  Portsmouth Guildhall is a bit of a strange place - nice enough, but dated.  The show was really good.  My fear that it was going to be a load of jokes already seen on tele was quashed quite quickly, and he proved to be really funny.  Thoroughly recommended!

The rest of the week has been pretty mundane.  Work hasn't really been a huge challenge this week, though an interesting opportunity to work with some 'big-wigs' could be about to present itself!  Nice to be considered!

Now as for the questions -

Firstly - why is it then when girls are being measured for 'custom' dresses, they need to provide 'nipple-to-nipple' measurements!?  I discovered this 'requirement' when Lager Top was searching for a dressmaker for her bridesmaids dresses.  I'm some what puzzled by this measurement - nipples tend to be attached to boobs, which pretty much tend to be in the same place on most women?!  So why the need for the measurement?  Do women have secret 'clips' installed inside there dresses which hook on to their nipples to keep the dress in place?  I doubt it, but it's my current working theory! 

Secondly, I'm getting grumpy with ad men.  There's a Toilet Duck advert which states "cut out the cage and you cut out the germs" - great - wonderful - what a brilliant invention!  Except.  I don't tend to handle, lick or generally do anything with the toilet bowl... so it doesn't really matter what germs are in the bowl or the 'cage' does it?!

I'm also annoyed at the stupid Hand Soap Dispenser which is being advertised with "Germs can build up on the soap pump, so here's an automatic dispenser"... Now normally, when I put soap on my hands, I then wash my hands with the soap.  So by default, it really doesn't matter what germs are on the soap pump does it!?  I'm not going to put it in my mouth, or rub my hand all over the top of it, and then walk away without using it am!?  Grrr - I hate scare-mongering advertising.

Thirdly,  I find myself frustrated with the company who I have to give £100 to every 6 months.  These people own the land Shandy HQ is built on, so I have to pay them for the privilege.  Standard practice I think.  But SDN is frustrated as the result of 2 "Final Reminder" letters on the same day.  This despite not receiving the original request.  SDN is also frustrated that having written 5 letters to the company in question, they still haven't corrected the spelling of my name.  Finally, I find my patience running out with these people, because they refuse to implement the ability to 'pay online' - instead, I have to write a cheque and post it.  I only have a cheque book now for these people.  Every other person has woken up to the 21st Century and makes use of 'technology' - so why the hell can't these fools!?

I suspect further rants may follow.

The weekend may prove to be relaxing.  Grand Prix and Football on Saturday, with further Grand Prix on Sunday.  SDN may also find himself with rested ears on Saturday.  Lager Top is taking herself to London to meet up with one of the aforementioned Bridesmaids.

Lets see what the coming days bring!