I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.
I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.
Groucho Marx
Wise words...
We are in control of how we feel....events test us, but it's how we react to them that determine the outcome.
God I'm deep....or perhaps it's the 2 vodka martinis I've had... When life gives us lemons, it's time to have a Martini with a twist -{
She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
I make a purchase with Tom Ford (Milan) directly and give them my credit card details to complete the transaction. Unfortunately they try twice and say it won't go through and insist I contact my bank!
My branch is in the UK (don't have HSBC out here in the Falklands) hence my only option is to phone them. Finally get thru, can't understand a word they say (god knows where my call is actually routed too) but persevere. I'm asked for my telephone security pin - WTF??? I don't remember having one of those, I log in online. Ask if they want my Internet pin? "nope that's different" they reply and since I don't know it they "block" it and it requires resetting. How do I reset I ask? "please pop into your local branch with your passport" errr I'm 8000 miles away I reply!! "No problem pop in next time". Err I don't plan on going to the UK this year..... "We have branches in every country, please find your nearest HSBC bank". Err seriously there is no HSBC in my country...
Like banging my head against a brick wall!! Now after googling I find my Tel pin is my old 6 digit internet pin that was discontinued when dongles were brought in years ago. Hmm very logical.
Went thru this crap last year and thinking back it happened when buying from Tom Ford Milan (just clicked and remembered). How bizarre, never had problems before and hammer this card many times a week on eBay, PayPal, online etc each year in numerous foreign countries but it goes tits up with bloody Tom Ford (never even gone near my limit!)
Anyhow apparently because I didn't know my telephone pin I will have to be referred to the Fraud dept in the morning. Not sure how this will be resolved - very strange how my card hates Tom Ford though lol. Sent him a bank transfer instead!
I have had the good fortune to be travelling a bit recently. France last week and now Spain.
My rant is why can't you use internet services like BBC IPlayer or 4OD etc when abroad ????
It's so ridiculous. I can understand why they don't want people using it but why can't they either use a subscription service for when abroad or with iPlayer you could put your licence fee number in to access it ....
So stupid because when I am in the UK I watch TV on my TV!!! Don't need internet services
I have had the good fortune to be travelling a bit recently. France last week and now Spain.
My rant is why can't you use internet services like BBC IPlayer or 4OD etc when abroad ????
It's so ridiculous. I can understand why they don't want people using it but why can't they either use a subscription service for when abroad or with iPlayer you could put your licence fee number in to access it ....
So stupid because when I am in the UK I watch TV on my TV!!! Don't need internet services
stayed at one of the Hilton hotels in Manhattan this year with my daughter, only to find they have no wifi
she was not impressed the words its 2014 and catch up and join in where hurled at the poor receptionist kids eh
My problem isn't lack of internet ... Got it coming out of my ears ... Just can't bloody access the TV stuff cos I'm not in the right stupid country .... If I was in the right country I wouldn't bloomin' need it X-(
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,669Chief of Staff
There are devices you can buy that let you alter your IP address - so if you are abroad you plug the device in to your computer via the USB port and 'switch' your address back to Blighty and you can watch what you want.
There are devices you can buy that let you alter your IP address - so if you are abroad you plug the device in to your computer via the USB port and 'switch' your address back to Blighty and you can watch what you want.
There are devices you can buy that let you alter your IP address - so if you are abroad you plug the device in to your computer via the USB port and 'switch' your address back to Blighty and you can watch what you want.
I have a region-free portable DVD player. :x
I don't anymore...used to over 10 years ago...used to import discs from the US...but it's not worth it now...still...won't help with wifi )
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Well said AS, Thunderbird too!
Friends, there's the whole community of AJB, wishing you well {[]
You never see it coming, and when you think there is light at the end of the tunnel, it's just another juggernaut heading straight for you....
Keep going....it WILL end...and we're all here to support you -{
I think that's what he's worried about
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
I don't think there is any shortage of power
being used.
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
To be fair, life could be much sh1tter, I've got mrs geff and micro and a roof over my head (that'll probably start leaking next).
I feel like someone's got a doll of me with pins stuck in it sometimes, and it means a lot to know you guys are wishing me well.
I fear I'll be a few hundred quid lighter by the end of this coming week, but hopefully that'll see my motor running as it should.
Vive le droit à la libre expression! Je suis Charlie!
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Groucho Marx
Vive le droit à la libre expression! Je suis Charlie!
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Wise words...
We are in control of how we feel....events test us, but it's how we react to them that determine the outcome.
God I'm deep....or perhaps it's the 2 vodka martinis I've had... When life gives us lemons, it's time to have a Martini with a twist -{
I make a purchase with Tom Ford (Milan) directly and give them my credit card details to complete the transaction. Unfortunately they try twice and say it won't go through and insist I contact my bank!
My branch is in the UK (don't have HSBC out here in the Falklands) hence my only option is to phone them. Finally get thru, can't understand a word they say (god knows where my call is actually routed too) but persevere. I'm asked for my telephone security pin - WTF??? I don't remember having one of those, I log in online. Ask if they want my Internet pin? "nope that's different" they reply and since I don't know it they "block" it and it requires resetting. How do I reset I ask? "please pop into your local branch with your passport" errr I'm 8000 miles away I reply!! "No problem pop in next time". Err I don't plan on going to the UK this year..... "We have branches in every country, please find your nearest HSBC bank". Err seriously there is no HSBC in my country...
Like banging my head against a brick wall!! Now after googling I find my Tel pin is my old 6 digit internet pin that was discontinued when dongles were brought in years ago. Hmm very logical.
Went thru this crap last year and thinking back it happened when buying from Tom Ford Milan (just clicked and remembered). How bizarre, never had problems before and hammer this card many times a week on eBay, PayPal, online etc each year in numerous foreign countries but it goes tits up with bloody Tom Ford (never even gone near my limit!)
Anyhow apparently because I didn't know my telephone pin I will have to be referred to the Fraud dept in the morning. Not sure how this will be resolved - very strange how my card hates Tom Ford though lol. Sent him a bank transfer instead!
My rant is why can't you use internet services like BBC IPlayer or 4OD etc when abroad ????
It's so ridiculous. I can understand why they don't want people using it but why can't they either use a subscription service for when abroad or with iPlayer you could put your licence fee number in to access it ....
So stupid because when I am in the UK I watch TV on my TV!!! Don't need internet services
stayed at one of the Hilton hotels in Manhattan this year with my daughter, only to find they have no wifi
she was not impressed the words its 2014 and catch up and join in where hurled at the poor receptionist kids eh
Hand at the time.
e.g. Some hotels its free, some reasonable small daily charge then some crazy charge e.g. $20 per day
Same with airports, lots now have free wifi however a lot charge stupid $
While other, coffee shops, restaurants etc offer it free.
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
I don't anymore...used to over 10 years ago...used to import discs from the US...but it's not worth it now...still...won't help with wifi