Retired anglican SCP priest. Grandfather to five lovely grandchildren. Father to an SCP priest. Fan of Northampton Saints. Loves walking, cooking & photography
I had a phone conversation today with a very nice young chap from Pakistan. This is how it went:
"Hello, how are you today?"
"I'm very well thank you for asking, how are you and more to the point, WHO are you?"
"Madam, my name is Sanjit, and I'm calling you from Microsoft.โ
"Microsoft, is that a city in Pakistan?โ
" No Madam, MICROSOFT, the computer company. I'm calling to tell you that we have found a problem with your computer.โ
"REALLY, that's quite concerning.โ
"Yes Madam, it can become very serious indeed but thankfully I will be able to fix it for you.โ
"No, I meant it's very concerning because I don't HAVE a computer.โ
โYou don't?"
โNo.โ
"Ahh, it must be a problem on your laptop Madam.โ
"Don't have one.โ
"Ipad?"
"Nope.โ
"Tablet?"
"I have none of those things. As a matter of fact, I don't even have a telephone.โ
After a few seconds of silence he said "Madam, you are lying to me now!"
I said "Well, you started it!!" and put the phone down.
How dare the #tories call the #ECHR a โforeignโ court. The UK played a part in setting it up and is represented on it. This is typical of the xenophobic #tory right wing ๐ก
Deciding when, how & what to tell those you love and who love you about a cancer diagnosis can be as traumatic as hearing about it for the first time yourself. I hope those who casually spread gossip, rumour & conspiracy theories about the Princess of Wales now stop & think about what theyโre doing and tell others to do the same