Holiday Ideas wanted...
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Bijesh wrote:
And still waiting for the bank to "make a decision", even though the police have the guy who did it.
Banks suck! My recent experiences with banks have been pretty depressing too.
Regards, Nish
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Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blogNishant Sivakumar wrote:
Banks suck!
I have to say I agree. And its difficult to deal with these big banks because when you call up customer service they ask you to talk to the fraud dept, and the frauds dept tells you that they have sent all the files back to the branch, and then then the branch says they have no idea whats going on (they actually said that!) and directs you to customer complaints, who says something like "these sort of things are usually handled by our Frauds Dept". I think they generally keep holding off hoping that you would get tired and let it go.
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Banks suck!
I have to say I agree. And its difficult to deal with these big banks because when you call up customer service they ask you to talk to the fraud dept, and the frauds dept tells you that they have sent all the files back to the branch, and then then the branch says they have no idea whats going on (they actually said that!) and directs you to customer complaints, who says something like "these sort of things are usually handled by our Frauds Dept". I think they generally keep holding off hoping that you would get tired and let it go.
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Bijesh wrote:
I have to say I agree. And its difficult to deal with these big banks because when you call up customer service they ask you to talk to the fraud dept, and the frauds dept tells you that they have sent all the files back to the branch, and then then the branch says they have no idea whats going on (they actually said that!) and directs you to customer complaints, who says something like "these sort of things are usually handled by our Frauds Dept".
That's exactly what's been happening to us :-( My wife's posted about that here.[^] USD 800 that belongs to us is hanging somewhere and we have no idea when we'll get it back :-(
Regards, Nish
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Bijesh wrote:
I have to say I agree. And its difficult to deal with these big banks because when you call up customer service they ask you to talk to the fraud dept, and the frauds dept tells you that they have sent all the files back to the branch, and then then the branch says they have no idea whats going on (they actually said that!) and directs you to customer complaints, who says something like "these sort of things are usually handled by our Frauds Dept".
That's exactly what's been happening to us :-( My wife's posted about that here.[^] USD 800 that belongs to us is hanging somewhere and we have no idea when we'll get it back :-(
Regards, Nish
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Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blogWow. Hope that gets resolved soon. I can't believe they will take that long to resolve a straightforward thing like that. Mine has been going on for about 6 months now although it is defintiely a more complicated issue.
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Glasgow is also good for being mugged, and harased by drunk scottish tramps.
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Little you know Sir, Glasgow is the safest city in Europe. Have a search on the BBC website
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Little you know Sir, Glasgow is the safest city in Europe. Have a search on the BBC website
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I'm in London. In fact I was thinking of going to Glasgow. Would you recommend that? Not ready to drive yet so I thought its best to plan around a city.
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Glasgow is a nice city. I live here and there is certainly lots to do and the public transport is great. Edinburgh is 45 minutes away on the train if you want to see that also (I was born in Edinburgh). If you want a guide for a day I always like showing people around. I'm very proud of my country. [ADDITIONAL] I just saw that it was your anniversary, so you probably want to spend the time with your significant other. Glasgow has better shopping in general, although Edinburgh does have a Harvey Nicols. Edinburgh also has the castle, which is a fantastic place to go (although at £10 it probably is a little expensive). [/ADDITIONAL]
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Wel, I wasnt mugged, but the pool of blood below the piubllic phone in Glasgows train station and the drunk tramps lying around did not leave a good impression.
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I've seen the same in many cities in England too. Does England have a better class of mugger or something?
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Well, where in the UK are you now? Scotland is always nice. If you go to the Highlands I'm sure you'll find a place with where you can sit by the fire and relax.
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Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
Scotland is always nice.
I hope so. I'll be there in February :cool:, staying in Aberdeen for 4 to 6 weeks. It's for work, but I'll get some time to explore :-D
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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The Scottish Highlands has always been on my list of cool places to visit. From what I've seen in pictures, the countryside is nothing short of spectacular. What's the attitude of the locals towards foreigners, particularly Americans?
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Christopher Duncan wrote:
What's the attitude of the locals towards foreigners, particularly Americans?
The locals will be fine towards Americans. The Royal Golf Hotel, in Dornoch, always has American tourists staying because it is attached to the Royal Dornoch Championship Golf Course (one of the top 20 rated golf courses in the world). Although you don't have to play golf to stay there, but if you do you will be very well looked after. The problem is the incomers (those who know nothing of Highland life and buy up property and try and change everything) It's like a whole new wave of Highland Clearances, but this time it is cultural rather than physical. When my dad was born in the Highlands everyone spoke Gaelic and most were bilingual (well, you had to be, Gaelic was only officially recognised after Scotland got its parliament back in '99 - and the UK Government only barely recognises its existance because the EU forced it to). Now Gaelic speakers are mostly confined to the Western Isles. My Uncle's dogs understand more Gaelic than most people that actually live in the Highlands now. Anyway, I hope the politics of the Highlands does not put you off. You will be well looked after.
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Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
Scotland is always nice.
In December? You've gotta be kidding!
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fat_boy wrote:
In December?
Yes, there are many winter festivals that bring lots of tourists to Scotland specifically in December/January.
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Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
Scotland is always nice.
I hope so. I'll be there in February :cool:, staying in Aberdeen for 4 to 6 weeks. It's for work, but I'll get some time to explore :-D
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
I have to say that I don't know much about Aberdeen, but I imagine in 4 to 6 weeks you'll exhaust what it can offer unless you want to see every last little detail. You can use it as a base for weekend breaks to other parts of Scotland.
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I've seen the same in many cities in England too. Does England have a better class of mugger or something?
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So my wife and I landed in UK early this year and so far, can't say we have been very lucky. Anyway we have our wedding anniversay coming up in december and I wanted to take a long weekend off and go relax somewhere. I was wondering if any CP-ians had suggestions for a UK holiday in december (early december, not too close to Christmas).. Ideally some place where we can do some sight-seeing, but mostly just relax by the fire, romantic dinner-type of thing. Any ideas would be very welcome.. Many thanks in advance... Bijesh
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Bijesh, I see that you've had a lot of responses and time is to tight for me to look at them. I guess the main issue is what sort of sights you want to see. One absolutely fabulous (and not expensive) place I'd recommend is Llanthony Priory just inside Wales, sort of north-east of Abergavenny, south-west of Hay-on-Wye. One wing of the ruined priory has been maintained and has been a bar and hotel for many years (centuries?) It is entirely unspoilt and surrounded by spectacular scenery. A web search will quickly find pictures and references. It has about 6 bedrooms and a beautiful dining room where good and inexpensive food is served. Bed and Breakfast cost my wife and I 65 pounds per night (for both) earlier this year. If you like the countryside, this place will just suck the stress and tension out of you!
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Christopher Duncan wrote:
What's the attitude of the locals towards foreigners, particularly Americans?
The locals will be fine towards Americans. The Royal Golf Hotel, in Dornoch, always has American tourists staying because it is attached to the Royal Dornoch Championship Golf Course (one of the top 20 rated golf courses in the world). Although you don't have to play golf to stay there, but if you do you will be very well looked after. The problem is the incomers (those who know nothing of Highland life and buy up property and try and change everything) It's like a whole new wave of Highland Clearances, but this time it is cultural rather than physical. When my dad was born in the Highlands everyone spoke Gaelic and most were bilingual (well, you had to be, Gaelic was only officially recognised after Scotland got its parliament back in '99 - and the UK Government only barely recognises its existance because the EU forced it to). Now Gaelic speakers are mostly confined to the Western Isles. My Uncle's dogs understand more Gaelic than most people that actually live in the Highlands now. Anyway, I hope the politics of the Highlands does not put you off. You will be well looked after.
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Of course, your Uncle's dogs may also be brighter than many of the people in question. :) Do you speak Gaelic? My best friend bought us a couple sets of CD Gaelic language courses a while back, but we've been too busy with life in general to follow through. Very cool language, but then, that's what we think of the culture, too. Sounds like a cool place, man. Hope to visit someday. Disposable income is the only obstacle at present, but I plan on overcoming that. :-D
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Of course, your Uncle's dogs may also be brighter than many of the people in question. :) Do you speak Gaelic? My best friend bought us a couple sets of CD Gaelic language courses a while back, but we've been too busy with life in general to follow through. Very cool language, but then, that's what we think of the culture, too. Sounds like a cool place, man. Hope to visit someday. Disposable income is the only obstacle at present, but I plan on overcoming that. :-D
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Christopher Duncan wrote:
Do you speak Gaelic?
No. It was my father's first language, but I was born and brought up in the lowlands so I was never taught. It wasn't seen as important. There is the beginnings of a renascence now and I hope we follow Irelands lead. Irish Gaelic (which is, from what I know, a different dialect of the same language - some spelling and pronounciation differences but pretty much the same language) is gaining popularity.
Christopher Duncan wrote:
Disposable income is the only obstacle at present
Gosh! I don't seem to have too many obsticals in my path for disposing of my income. I get paid and the mortgage company takes it. Makes my life a lot easier. :-D
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Christopher Duncan wrote:
Do you speak Gaelic?
No. It was my father's first language, but I was born and brought up in the lowlands so I was never taught. It wasn't seen as important. There is the beginnings of a renascence now and I hope we follow Irelands lead. Irish Gaelic (which is, from what I know, a different dialect of the same language - some spelling and pronounciation differences but pretty much the same language) is gaining popularity.
Christopher Duncan wrote:
Disposable income is the only obstacle at present
Gosh! I don't seem to have too many obsticals in my path for disposing of my income. I get paid and the mortgage company takes it. Makes my life a lot easier. :-D
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:laugh:
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