(1) First was to Blackpool Airport - their security staff are the absolute pits, jobworths, rude and petty (I think I've mentioned this before), they have been like that for years. We all understand the need for aviation security but there is a way to treat the passengers and they have not yet learned this. Two of our friends returned from a weekend's dancing last Monday and were really put through the mill. I was so annoyed that I left a message on the airport's FB page and this morning I was invited to email them, which I have done. I've itemised several incidents experienced by us or friends in the last couple of years. We have two more trips planned this year, and having to go through their departure security hangs over you all weekend - even thought we always have everything the way it should be, you never know what they might pick on.
(2) This morning I went for the paper to the local shop, there was a little table outside with one of those flipping collectors, do you get them in England? Anyway, she was collecting for the Irish Lung Foundation.......and was standing beside the table smoking
I said to her that it was ironic that she was smoking considering the charity for which she was collecting..her reply was "Yes I know but....". I didn't wait to hear what the "but" was. I was really annoyed and phoned the Irish Lung Foundation when I got home. The nice woman on the phone asked if I was going that way again would I get the number from the girl's id and send it to her, but she thought she knew who it was from my description, and said once the identity is confirmed, the girl won't be collecting for them again. Just call me Mrs. Meldrew
