Oakesy's little acorns..... - All Comments

re: Great idea ......

dub1 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:32:08 GMT

Funny story Chris,

Only in Dublin Ha!!!

Airport authorities being as strict in Dublin as elsewhere nobody gets to set up anything for long that hasn't been signed for in triplicate - wonder how long it lasted?

Take a look at my profile for your next Dublin visit.

Cheers Brian.

re: What are the responsibilities of a rep?

Sara M-P — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:26:43 GMT

I just want to add how appreciative the students and staff at worceter college were for Chris' enthusiastic support on their overseas visit. His expereince was invaluable to the trip and gave the students a genuine insight into the industry they have selected for their future careers. It would be fantastic if more tour operators and agents could be so forthcoming and offer our employees of the future such great support.

re: No country for old men (or women)....

gailpho — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:23:54 GMT

I too loved working in Tunisia, Gambia, Greece and other Countries where the family and Community are central to culture and traditions. However the facts that your hosts at the wedding felt the need to offer wine and beer surely reflects very sadly on us 'travel people'. I'm sure you would have enjoyed the wedding regardless of the alcohol . Many people in Tunisia, Morocco and other Countries do find alcohol offensive. In this Country we can be very community spirited and although declining, there is still a generation with strong values and ethics. But I do agree that there seems to be a complete lack of respect and caring towards our elderly and the events of recent days, as highlighted above, are shameful.

re: Urgent Press Release: Christmas Downsizing

Emily Ashwell — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:22:52 GMT

Ho Ho Ho!

re: The Blogger is back with a few over due rants!

Emily Ashwell — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:13:04 GMT

Good to have you back Chris - I enjoyed reading that one!

re: What's in a name? (Win some High Street Vouchers!)

Debbie A — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:17 GMT

How about the following:

Chefs to the Cook Islands

Baristas to Starbuck Island

Supermodels to Bikini

Comedians to the Scilly Isles

Buddhists to Ascension Island

re: Discrimination - it's not big and it's not clever

QueenBee — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:28:19 GMT

I couldn't help but LOL to myself :D

re: The Fantastic Faro Fam Trip - was it all worth it?

DareDevil — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:52:19 GMT

That was a DEATH SLIDE and a half!!!!! Oh the memories... Little gold man staring at me each day reminds me it was all worth it in the end! =)

re: The Fantastic Faro Fam Trip - was it all worth it?

Jose Aragao — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:18:24 GMT

Well said!

I'm back on Thursday :D does anyone wants to go back??

Jose

re: The Fantastic Faro Fam Trip - was it all worth it?

SATNAV — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:01:00 GMT

Thanks for that Chris - I really will never live that down!

Perfectly worded blog, for a perfect trip!!

Thanks again to everyone involved!!

re: What's in a name? (Win some High Street Vouchers!)

Iamozy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:56:35 GMT

How about Tour Operators- Gravesend

re: Whats in a name and win some High Street Vouchers

sarah1994 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:26:00 GMT

What about Turkey for Bernard Matthews?

re: Whats in a name and win some High Street Vouchers

Emily Ashwell — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:06:15 GMT

Obviously I can't win, but what about Poole for swimmers. Not sure Kerry Katona will be happy with her suggestion!!

re: Classic Aussies Comments!

Iamozy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:56:23 GMT

ha ha ha ha. Are they real questions from real people?

re: Read this - another rip off!!

Iamozy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:29:30 GMT

I am sorry to hear about your experience.

I would say that Dick Turpin was an angel in comparison to many people in this day and age. The problem is that they believe that defrauding, embezzlement, a little dishonesty etc. are good for the common good, as long as the common good is common to them. The biggest thieves are the law makers, our so called democratically elected crème de la crème.

We are teaching the same lessons to our future generations. On top of that we have lost all common sense and have become slaves to the jobs and just blindly follow the rules. Any one who questions their masters is afraid of losing their jobs so we are left with Jobs worth making decisions from top to bottom.

I still believe that one day this brick wall will come down but only when we learn to be less greedy and more customer service orientated.