Delaying the Inevitable

You can't stop progress. Unless you developed a new way to stop it. Which would be progress in itself. Anyway, here's a short story called Progress Progress “That’s the problem with these new builds, they lack character”. Terry leant back under the archway, sheltering from the persistent drizzle. “I mean, sure you can get all the mod cons and everything, but where’s the period features? Where’s the heart?” “Yeah I can see your point mate” replied Ted. He’d known his old friend long enough to realise it would be better not to engage him in debate when he was off on one of his rants. He’d use the “duck and cover” method – try to get by with nods and grunts until this blew over. “I mean, look at my place – 1882 it was built. Think about that for a second. 1882 – that’s over 130 years ago.  Do you think that thing will still be standing in a 100 years?” Terry gestured over to the building site, wagging his bony finger like a disappointed teacher. Ted attempted his...

After  hearing Jeremy Hunt banging on about introducing 'airline' like safety to the NHS, a budget airline decided to try introducing NHS like safety to their airline. Here is a leaked response to a customer complaint: -------------------- Dear valued customer Thank you for choosing Porc Air. I'm sorry your experience was below your expectations. I hope to address the points detailed in your letter.  Firstly, you relate concerns about the airworthiness of the aircraft itself. I should point out that the airline doesn't actually own any of its own aircraft. You think we would, considering we're an airline. Wrong, buddy. Although we are liable for all the running costs - staff, fuel etc. a private company rents us the aircraft at high costs, while making additional profit from the selling of snacks, drinks, oxygen masks etc. Please direct any concerns to them (good luck with that!) Secondly, I'm sorry you were disappointed that you had to shar...