How safe is your Loch Ness cruise?

To: Loch Ness Cruises

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/24/2010 07:42 PM

Hi,

me and my family will soon leave Sweden for a to visit Scotland and Loch Ness. We are thinking about doing a cruise but are a bit sceptical about the safety. In what ways are your boats protected if the Sea Monster suddenly would appear? Are your boats armed? If yes - what kind of weapons?

 

Best regards,

Tim Fredriksson with family

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Loch Ness Cruises

Date: 05/25 /2010 11:21 AM

Are you being serious? In all our years of operating cruises on Loch Ness I have never had such a question!

There is only one dangerous animal on this planet - man.

Do you honestly believe that we would carry weapons on our boat to kill one of these creatures.

I think you may have the wrong information about Loch Ness.

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To: 

Loch Ness Cruises

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/25/2010 08:49 PM

Hello again,

I don't think this is a strange question.

We want to see Loch Ness but most of all we want to see Nessie the Sea Monster.

You offer cruises on Loch Ness where visitors hopefully get a chance to see Nessie the Sea Monster.

So - what would happen IF Nessie appeared? And what would you do IF Nessie attacked the boat?

If you can't guarantee me and my family's safety during the cruise I will probably use another (better prepared and equiped) operator.

 

Best regards,

Tim Fredriksson with family

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Loch Ness Cruises

Date: 05/26 /2010 10:36 AM

You will find that there are no operators on Loch Ness who will take your question seriously!

Do you think that we would jeopordize peoples lives if we thought these creatures were dangerous?

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To: 

Loch Ness Cruises

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/27/2010 09:12 PM

Ok, maybe I overreacted. But I still care about me and my family's safety. So, what IF Nessie the Sea Monster appears when we are on a cruise? What will you do? I assume you have some policy if this scenario would occur? 

Best regards,

Tim Fredriksson

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Loch Ness Cruises

Date: 05/28 /2010 11:01 AM

Take lots of photos and consider yourself extremely lucky that you have seen Nessie!

New Years Eve in Paris

To: Paris Info

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/25/2010 09:13 PM

Hi,


my name is Tim Fredriksson and I am from Sweden. This December me and my family will go to Paris, the city of love. We will celebrate New Years Eve over there. We have heard that Champs-Elysses is the place to be. But I have also heard that it is crowded. Therefore I would like to reserve space for two adults and two children at Champs-Elysses during December 31th between 23.30-00:30. Or do you think we need to stay until 01.00? When does the fireworks end?

Thanks in advance,
Tim Fredriksson with family

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Paris Info

Date: 06/04/2010 04:22 PM

Hello,

There is no firework for new year’s eve in Paris. You can stay on the Champs-Elysées but there is no reservation to do. You are in the street. It’s very crowded. With children, it’s better to be at Montmartre, more quiet. You go near place du Tertre. Or also at Saint-Germain des près.


Yours faithfully.
[---------]

Big Ben is lying

To: House of Parliament

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 06/02/2010 07:53 PM

Hi,

recently I visited London, and one of my sights was Big Ben. When I was standing below the clock I decided to syncronize my wrist watch with Big Ben. It felt as the right thing to do since you Brittish have invented time.

However, this was a big mistake. The time Big Ben is showing is wrong. It is two minutes late. Because of this I missed my train to Stansted Airport. And because of that I missed my flight and was forced to buy a new ticket. If you are having a Public Clock I think you have a responsibilty to show the right time. 

Now I wonder where I should send the bill for my extra flight ticket? 

Best Regards,

Tim Fredriksson

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: 

House of Parliament

Date: 06/04/2010 11:27 AM

Dear Mr Fredriksson,

Thank you for your recent enquiry which was forwarded onto our office from the Webmaster.

I have spoken to a colleague, Mr [----------] from the Estates Directorate (who has been copied into this email) who has informed me that the clock is set three times a week and is a mechanical not electronic time piece.

However, if you could supply the precise date and time at which you set your watch Mr [------] will contact you.

I hope that this is helpful.

Yours sincerely,

[---------]

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Why must children stay locked in the cars?

To: Irish Ferries

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/25/2010 09:15 PM

Hi,


I was very upset when I heard that children travelling the ferry between Cherbourg (France) and Rosslare (Ireland) must stay locked in the cars on car deck. I'm sure you have your reasons, but we can't accept this. My family had really been looking forward for this summer trip, but now when we have found out about your "kids policy" we want to cancel our booking and get a refund.

Regards,
Tim Fredriksson with family (including children)

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Irish Ferries

Date: 05/26/2010 3:14 PM

Good Afternoon



There is some confusion here. This is certainly not our policy.


Children travel with their parents in a cabin or seats what ever they choose.


If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me again.


Kind Regards
[-------]
Customer Support

Will a single bed fit an entire family?

To: Hotel Eden, Geneve

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 04/19/2010 06:01 PM

Hi,

my name is Tim Fredriksson and I'm from Sweden. This summer me and my family are planning to visít beautiful but expensive Switzerland. For our stay in Geneva we are thinking about Eden hotel.

But one question:

What is the size of the bed in the single rooms? Will it fit two adults and two small children if we sleep head to foot?

Best regards,
Tim Fredriksson with family

PS. We don't want to pay for breakfast since we are bringing our own.

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Hotel Eden, Geneve

Date: 04/20 /2010 11:24 AM

Dear Sir,

We thank you for your e-mail. A single bed is definitely not adapted for a family. A double bed and 1 or 2 baby cots will be more comfortable for your family. We can provide you an offer if you specify the exact dates.

Best regards,
[-------],
Réception,
Hotel Eden

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To: Hotel Eden, Geneve

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 04/21/2010 09:23 PM

 Hello again,
A double bed + 1 or 2 baby cots is unfortunately definitiely too expensive. Is it possible for just paying for staying and rest a couple of hours in the lobby and using the toilet? I guess there must be some free seats in the lobby during the evening/night.

Best regards,
Tim Fredriksson with family

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To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Hotel Eden, Geneve

Date: 04/20 /2010 11:24 AM

Dear Sir,


We thank you for your e-mail.


Unfortunately, we do not offer a such service, nevertheless, we suggest to look for an accommodation in the French side corresponding better to your budget.


Best regards
[--------]
Réception,
Hotel Eden

Reserving tickets for the London Underground

To: Transport for London

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 05/21/2010 06:51 PM

Hi,

this June me and my family from Sweden will visit London for the first time. We want to see the Tower and Big Ben, and we think the best way is to use the Underground. Therefore I want to reserve two adults and two children return tickets on June the 17th around 2 PM from Paddington Station to Westminister.

Thanks in advance,
Tim Fredriksson

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To: mail to: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: Transport for London

Date: 05/22 /2010 11:44 AM

Thank you for your email.



We do not offer reservations on the London Underground.

The easiest way to travel around London is to use an Oyster pay as you go card or a travelcard. You can find more details of how to use these here:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx 


You can order Oyster cards and travelcards online here:
http://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/english/introduction.htm


Regards.
London Travel Information.