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How Not To Do It (Part 28)

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    How Not To Do It (Part 28)

    Just been approached by a young woman seeking directions to Albion Court in Hammersmith.
    "Excuse me, do you know this place?", she asked, pointing to some text on her mobile phone. It mentioned Albion Court and Galena Road: we were standing in Galena Road, a short pedestrian-only alleyway.
    "I think it's pretty close by", I said. I looked around and Lo! there was a street sign saying "Albion Walk".
    "It must be very close", I said.
    "OK", she said, "But I still don't know where it is".

    Being a charming sort of person, I walked with her and found Albion Court after about 30 seconds.
    "Here we are", I said, turning to go.
    "Oh," she said, "I still don't know where it is".
    "You're here" I said.
    "No", she said, "I mean I don't know what company it is".
    "Nor do I", I replied, "Do you know any part of its name?"
    "No", she replied.
    "OK", I said, "then what sort of company is it?".
    "Dunno", she replied.
    "Do you mind my asking what what you want with the company?", I asked.
    "Interview", she replied.
    "Are you late, then?", I asked.
    "Dunno... think so", she replied, "It's very important that I get there on time".
    "Do you have a contact phone number for anyone with the company?", I asked, expecting the answer to be "No".
    "No", she answered.

    Our future is safe.
    Last edited by Bob Dalek; 9 October 2008, 12:42.

    #2
    So she's going for an 'interview' and the location is listed as the meeting of two roads; a corner.

    She's young and approached you? She's training to be a high class escort.
    B00med!

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      #3
      well with a wave of the google magic wand the top 3 are:

      JOE PUBLIC RELATIONS LTD, ALBION COURT, ALBION PLACE, HAMMERSMITH
      Estate Music Co. Ltd. , 1 Albion Court
      Hammersmith property professionals Unit 6 Albion Court Albion Place

      so either a musician, a PR exec or an estate agent.. all sound very fitting to your damsel in distress..
      The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek Points

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        #4
        Originally posted by chef View Post
        well with a wave of the google magic wand the top 3 are:

        JOE PUBLIC RELATIONS LTD, ALBION COURT, ALBION PLACE, HAMMERSMITH
        Estate Music Co. Ltd. , 1 Albion Court
        Hammersmith property professionals Unit 6 Albion Court Albion Place

        so either a musician, a PR exec or an estate agent.. all sound very fitting to your damsel in distress..
        Who knows? Not her, that's for sure.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Bob Dalek View Post
          Just been approached by a young woman seeking directions to Albion Court in Hammersmith.
          "Excuse me, do you know this place?", she asked, pointing to some text on her mobile phone. It mentioned Albion Court and Galena Road: we were standing in Galena Road, a short pedestrian-only alleyway.
          "I think it's pretty close by", I said. I looked around and Lo! there was a street sign saying "Albion Walk".
          "It must be very close", I said.
          "OK", she said, "But I still don't know where it is".

          Being a charming sort of person, I walked with her and found Albion Court after about 30 seconds.
          "Here we are", I said, turning to go.
          "Oh," she said, "I still don't know where it is".
          "You're here" I said.
          "No", she said, "I mean I don't know what company it is".
          "Nor do I", I replied, "Do you know any part of its name?"
          "No", she replied.
          "OK", I said, "then what sort of company is it?".
          "Dunno", she replied.
          "Do you mind my asking what what you want with the company?", I asked.
          "Interview", she replied.
          "Are you late, then?", I asked.
          "Dunno... think so", she replied, "It's very important that I get there on time".
          "Do you have a contact phone number for anyone with the company?", I asked, expecting the answer to be "No".
          "No", she answered.

          Our future is safe.
          Did you record the conversation?

          P.S. She sounds like a dumb ass, but if she was good looking she'll probably do ok.
          Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
            Did you record the conversation?

            P.S. She sounds like a dumb ass, but if she was good looking she'll probably do ok.
            Hard to know about her looks, she was wearing a Muslim thingamabob.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
              Did you record the conversation?

              P.S. She sounds like a dumb ass, but if she was good looking she'll probably do ok.
              My thoughts too. I thought she was going to lure him into a cul-de-sac, point to his crotch and purr "that's where I want to be.
              The vegetarian option.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Bob Dalek View Post
                Hard to know about her looks, she was wearing a Muslim thingamabob.
                Aha. Those things never seem to go out of fashion for some people.

                *beats himself vigorously for daring to make a joke that involves religion*
                Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by wobbegong View Post
                  My thoughts too. I thought she was going to lure him into a cul-de-sac, point to his crotch and purr "that's where I want to be.
                  Can't a reformed serial killer-cum-rapist EVER escape the silly, puerile sex-related snipes of Society?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Bob Dalek View Post
                    Can't a reformed serial killer-cum-rapist EVER escape the silly, puerile sex-related snipes of Society?
                    no, next.

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