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[Giles]

Fascinating…

Why Japan's beaches are deserted - despite the sunshine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29429742

[Megatron1505]

That is exactly why I love the Japanese.

[Giles]

One of these days, I will share the experience I had with Roger, Paula and the rest of the VMC crew when buying train tickets, and something "not in the book of rules" happened.

[Megatron1505]

I have a similar take of when we took the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Osaka, but (horror of horrors) did not want to take the same train back. Mass incomprehension ensued and an army of staff were drafted in to deal with the problem (us).

[Giles]

OK so ours was.  You take a numbered ticket upon entry to the ticketing office., and wait patiently for your number to be called out.  We were #5.  As you will know, just about every Japan Rail employee is shadowed by a trainee.  So we are sitting there and #4 gets called.  No response from customers.  Trainer looks at trainee with mild look of panic.  #4 gets called again, still no response.  Panic levels rise.  #4 gets called again, no response.  Melt down beginning to occur.  They go to back of office and ask boss what to do.  Boss gives them some advice.  Trainer and trainee, then come to our side of the counter and approach everyone who is waiting and ask if they are #4.  No one admits to being #4.  Back they go to speak to boss and ask him what on earth they should do.

#5 gets called.  This has now wasted a good 5 minutes - incredible.

[Seul]

I love that… 

[Giles]

Roger and I said next time we are there, we should take a ticket and go to a safe distance and watch the show….

[mclaincausey]

Weirdos. Love em.

[davito]

[trail and arrow]

[501IH]

Wow, what a deal! Can't understand why I was so foolish to sharpen my pencils myself so far….

[sabergirl]

Hilarious.

[trail and arrow]

The sun never sets on those who ride into it!

[Giles]

Just reduced the prices of some of the items in Specials…
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/specials

[Megatron1505]

Sharing something here…

http://denimworldchampionship.com

[Giles]

I was talking to a customer today about a mutual acquaintance.  This was his summary, I though it absolutely brilliant….

"He has soul, he's a man not a fucking concept. A like people with flaws."

[Giles]

@Giles:

@mclaincausey  The "McLain" first sample is being made this week…....(my size, I am afraid.... :D)

I just spoke to Will@Alexander.

Quote - "It looks feckin amazing - I dinnae think the sheepskin pockets would work but they're feckin great"

[Giles]

@Giles:

@Giles:

@mclaincausey  The "McLain" first sample is being made this week…....(my size, I am afraid.... :D)

I just spoke to Will@Alexander.

Quote - "It looks feckin amazing - I dinnae think the sheepskin pockets would work but they're feckin great"

@mclaincausey See email

[mclaincausey]

sploosh

[bubbapest]

looking for a nice heavy duty crewneck sweatshirt, but no grey ones in my size in IH. can someone recommend another one for me?