I. Don't. Believe. It.
Did someone mistake me for Victor Meldrew?
Someone from Age Concern obviously thinks that I am about 40 years older than I actually am. I received something in the post from them a few days ago, but didn't bother opening the envelope as I thought it'd be a fundraising thingy. This morning, I opened it and was confused. Then I realised what it was - A SPECIAL ENERGY BENEFIT THINGY FOR OLDER PEOPLE.
I am 33, people! 33! Should I send a Victor Meldrewish email to Age Concern and tell them?!
[However, this all isn't nearly as bad as what happened to a friend of mine (who remains nameless, and is welcome to out herself in the comments, if she wants!) who went along to her local Benefits Agency one day. After much paper shuffling, the clerk looked alarmed, ran off and came back, saying apologetically, "I'm ever so sorry, Ms X. Our records show you're dead." Recovering from the shock, the very much alive Ms X explained to the stupid bloke that she was DEAF, not dead - DEAF with a "F"! - and they should be more careful with their spelling.]
Some people!
In other news, a spanking new local website is now online here, with a geekish wee contribution from me here. I'm meant to be writing other things for them but am a little bit stuck for ideas, so if anyone has any, feel free to suggest.
And as for the Caption Comp - I've laughed a lot so far!! The deafline is Monday.
Did I say deafline? I meant DEADLINE, with a "D". Ha.
Comments
I saw that envelope on your kitchen table on Wednesday, I was going to make a quip about it ... but then obvs started talking about something else, or you were trying to shove a sandwich down my throat or some other form of duress. :P
Posted by: Alison | August 2, 2008 5:50 AM
Are you an Age Concern insider? Remember, you are older than me!
Posted by: j | August 2, 2008 9:46 AM