Comment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Simon Varwell
Hi Nancy. How frustrating. It’s rubbish when you waste so much time. I’m glad you’ve emailed Scotrail – I’m sure it will have an effect when many people do contact them. However, I’ve never heard about...
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You may be pleased to know that this blog is now the first hit on google when searching ‘Biceps Land’ Methinks a strongly worded letter/email to Drummond Park Games may lead to some freebies? It worked...
View ArticleComment on Biceps Land by Simon Varwell
Hello Gibbon. Yes, perhaps i should complain, but I have no particular need or desire for a complementary set of Articulate. Incidentally, what do your Twiglets normally look like? (dare I ask)
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View ArticleComment on An email from Alain de Botton by Jools Stone
Ha, loved this. He used to annoy/depress me a little on twitter and pretty sure I must’ve fired off a few sardonic tweets about him myself, but I’d be honoured to get a reply – and not just a tweet but...
View ArticleComment on Exploring Assynt by Jane Tulloch
How refreshing to read an intelligent blog on the subjects of the people of Assynt and land buyouts. It has been fashionable to adopt a schadenfreude attitude of late and it is very much appreciated...
View ArticleComment on Exploring Assynt by Simon Varwell
Thanks so much for your comment Jane. It’s a real challenge writing about places as an outsider without resorting to cliches or assumptions, so your complement really means a lot. In what way has there...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Angela
Here is a tip for anyone with a Senior Railcard. I have just booked Advance tickets via the mixing deck that work out at 20p cheaper than the Bargain Berth!This includes having the tickets sent by...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Simon Varwell
Thanks Angela – a great tip.
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Kirsten Lillie
Thanks for all the useful info, Simon and contributors. I experienced all the same problems and frustrations as described on this page, so have emailed Scotrail to explain why I now travel from Oxford...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Simon Varwell
Thanks Kirsten. Such a shame for you. It would be interesting to hear back from you if you get any response from Scotrail.
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by John Clark
Many thanks for your useful post post about the loss of this once brilliant service. I no longer live in Scotland, and the bargain berth website service was a fantastic relief for me, offering...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Martin Turner
It seems Scotrail only employs sadistic fiends to manage their bookings. It has got worse and worse, and is now a nightmare. In the old days you could pick up the phone and ask “have you got any...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Simon Varwell
Hi Martin. Thanks for that – I had no idea the BBs used to be bookable by phone. I guess demand has made this untenable. It’s still worth complaining by email, as at least the previous separate online...
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There is no denying the fact that purchasing a car can be a nerve-wracking, stress-filled experience. Before you make a decision and spend a great amount of money on a vehicle, it pays to acquire a bit...
View ArticleComment on Passing places by Julie Arbuckle
I know there are “more important” things to get het up about, but I really care that the passing place signs now look pretty dull and awkward! As a diamond it is far better looking,(and surely fewer...
View ArticleComment on Passing places by Simon Varwell
If there are more important things to get het up about than passing place signs, Julie, I’ve yet to hear about them.
View ArticleComment on Thoughts on Dundee by Sarah
Simon you are an insufferable snob. I have lived in dundee most of my life and am planning a website to show the beauty of dundee . I went to aberdeen university too and you are not the clever clogs...
View ArticleComment on Thoughts on Dundee by Simon Varwell
Lobbing offensive comments like that, Sarah, hardly endears anyone to what substantive things you might have to say. You’ve clearly missed the positive things I have said about the city, and my comment...
View ArticleComment on Bargain berths get even more elusive by Angela
Here is a tip for anyone with a Senior Railcard. I have just booked Advance tickets via the mixing deck that work out at 20p cheaper than the Bargain Berth!This includes having the tickets sent by...
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