Nothing's Ever Simple

I went for an eye test at Specsavers 2 weeks ago on saturday. Since I needed new glasses and they had a 2 for 1 offer on I decided to get some sunglasses too, I had to ask 3 times before any of the assistants would show me any sunglasses frames rather than telling me to just get tinted lenses in ordinary frames. I had to wait 1 entire week before my glasses were ready to be picked up, a far cry from the 1 hr service I usually get in my branch at home. Shortly after geting home I realise that they have not put on the anti-glare coating that I paid an extra £30 for so take them back when I next get chance, the following Saturday. They are now re-making my glasses which will not be ready until this wednesday so I am currently using an old pair that actually hurt my eyes, which was the reason for visiting in the first place. To top that I was not even issued with my prescription on the day of my eye test, I had to ask for it on my 3rd visit.

I've never had any problems with the St Helens Branch which always seems fairly efficient, maybe I should just wait and go there in future.


The other thing that is irritating me is the current lack of lighting in my room. The fluorescent light began constantly flickering on and off on friday night. I reported it the next day, after my archery session of course (incidently my new bow is great but that's for another time). After giving the details of the nature and location of the fault, the coversation went something like this:
Reception guy "it's not an emergency so it might not get done today"
Me "but it'll get done over the weekend, right?"
Reception guy "hopefully, but it might not be fixed till monday"
Me "okay thanks"
*I wander off muttering obscenities under my breath about "might not be done till monday" more than likely meaning "WON'T be done till monday"*
It's Sunday night/early monday morning now and I'm still waiting.