Almost 2010, and reminiscent of the old song ‘ ... another year older and deeper in debt’. Debt and enrolling in a Master 's program go together like a horse and carriage.
Not that I am older, of course; I have decided to stop being older. It’s my contribution to science in our time. Like Jeremy Bentham, I shall be well preserved instead.
When I began this blog, I was just trying to get to grips with new technology. New technology got a grip on me in its turn, and I am now the delighted possessor of a Kindle 2. A whole new method of book buying has opened up for me!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Praise where it's due: Wotif.com and the Ibis, Darling Harbour, Sydney
I have flu again this week, following our weekend in freezing Canberra. Unfortunately, this has forced me to cancel a much looked-forward-to weekend trip to Sydney. That is so disappointing, but thanks to good customer service from Wotif.com and the Hotel Ibis, Darling Harbour, it isn't the financial loss it could have been!
Last month a childhood friend, Anne, let me know that she and her husband would be in Sydney for 3 days (last days of their trip from UK). I arranged a quick overnight visit to spend time with her, booking into the same hotel, the Ibis Darling Harbour, through Wotif.com. I noticed that the hotel property was one with a 'no refund' policy for cancellations, but I booked anyway because Anne and Jack had a reservation there.
When I realised that I couldn't make the trip, I explained the circumstances to the nice bunch of people at Wotif.com, who kindly negotiated on my behalf with Hotel Ibis. The hotel agreed that on this occasion, it would allow a cancellation and refund.
It is good to come across excellent customer service, and I want to let others know of this experience. I shall certainly be using both Wotif.com and Hotel Ibis on other occasions, and recommending them! I'm still sad to miss seeing my friends, and still in bed with flu, but at least I am not paying for a harbourside room with a view in Sydney, that I can't use, this Friday. That is a silver lining!
Last month a childhood friend, Anne, let me know that she and her husband would be in Sydney for 3 days (last days of their trip from UK). I arranged a quick overnight visit to spend time with her, booking into the same hotel, the Ibis Darling Harbour, through Wotif.com. I noticed that the hotel property was one with a 'no refund' policy for cancellations, but I booked anyway because Anne and Jack had a reservation there.
When I realised that I couldn't make the trip, I explained the circumstances to the nice bunch of people at Wotif.com, who kindly negotiated on my behalf with Hotel Ibis. The hotel agreed that on this occasion, it would allow a cancellation and refund.
It is good to come across excellent customer service, and I want to let others know of this experience. I shall certainly be using both Wotif.com and Hotel Ibis on other occasions, and recommending them! I'm still sad to miss seeing my friends, and still in bed with flu, but at least I am not paying for a harbourside room with a view in Sydney, that I can't use, this Friday. That is a silver lining!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Niamh and Peter
We just celebrated my daughter's engagement. An exciting time for the family, and a new experience for Jim and me as parents. We had a busy weekend in freezing Canberra, with much eating out and jollifications various.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Niamh is engaged
Congratulations to my daughter Niamh, and her partner, Peter, who have decided to get engaged! We are all very pleased, and welcome Peter into the family.
Niamh and I are happily gathering swatches of material to play with, in anticipation of the 'planning-the-wedding-dress' game :-)
Niamh and I are happily gathering swatches of material to play with, in anticipation of the 'planning-the-wedding-dress' game :-)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Evening Jan 2009
We have had a mini heatwave in NSW this week, leaving most of us feeling about as sprightly as this old horse.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
