Unleash the dogs of War

Section 1:
Recently there has been some trouble surrounding myself and some certain members of the lower years. In short they are being weigh anchors. Once this had been reported to the appropriate authority, I was given some subtle advice. "Whatever you do, don’t hit them. Because you would probably kill them. However by all means feel free to use psychological warfare at all times."

This was a godsend, a ticket to do some serious sabre rattling. Not to mention that the fact that these individuals are mostly some jam sarnies short of a picnic. This is going to be fun.

Will report back on the results.

Section 2:
Just a small anecdote from last night. I have decided to take a little trip during April with a good Lady friend of mine to London. Upon booking of the tickets online I had an experience that didn’t quite seem right.

*WARNING MINOR RANT APPROACHING*

Upon looking at the national rail website there was a multitude of fares from Bristol to Paddington. Many seemed to be in the region of £100 for two. However there were some Advanced fares around. As I clicked on one, it promptly disappeared. Annoyed, I had a brainwave and decided to book direct with the train operator in question. Where they follow an almost identical booking system. However where the fares were displayed some were completely different to what I had been told previously. Arg. I had my eye set on one ticket in particular and I was going for it.
So back to the NR website, where there was for some reason, no availability on any service!!!!?? *Deep breath*
Jumping once more back to the service operators page I was shown the same data. I felt like giving up at this point.

Yet I persevered and with a little tweaking of some settings, back to my original search parameters, +/- 1 or two changes. I got the fare I wanted. Perfect quote and everything. So quickly grabbing my card I prepared to enter my details. To only be asked by NR which operator I was going to use, and being promptly redirected to them. *Sigh*

But as they had quoted me a price it was mysteriously available with the new site. So I have my tickets, I have lost some hair. But by God I’m going to London, even if it kills me.


*ADDITIONAL*
Have just arrived home, and the tickets that I booked at 3.30 last night arrived at 9am this morning. Hows that for quick service?