Edinburgh end of Festival Fireworks

Absolutely awesome
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Edinburgh Castle in the moonlight

I took this photo 2 weeks ago, after we had been to see Jimmy Carr.

It looks awesome
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Yes we can!

As both my readers know, I backed Hillary Clinton, but Barack Obama's speech was inspiring, he's right, what we do today is always to help the next generation.

The Democrats Convention has been amazing to watch, I wish our conferences could be that exciting.

I loved it when he talked about John McCain voting with Bush 90% of the time. "Are you happy to take a 10% chance on change?".

I love the slogans - change we believe in and yes we can. Positive and focussed, but clean and simple.

So, Glenrothes, here we come and yes, we can!
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New shoes and 3

So, new shoes, lovely but a nightmare on my ankles. My black ones have now worn in but I need to now wear my new brown ones.

I've been to Boots to stock up on the plasters in advance.

Now, are you sitting comfortably?

If you work for 3, or are about to sign a contract with them, then you may want to go and read Pink Dogs Blog instead.

3 is attrocious.

I visited the 3 shop on Princes Street in Edinburgh today, and asked about topping up our broadband dongles.

I was told - "our computer system is down, you will need to go to Superdrug or R S McColl" so, off I went to Superdrug on Princes Street.

I then returned to 3 to activate the vouchers - or not!

Apparently I should have got £15 not £20 - I had asked in 3 and was told it didn't matter!

So, the advice from 3 - "go and get a refund". What a pile of absolute twonk.

So, back to the office to activate the vouchers - no, the website wasn't working!

Then I called customer services, I selected to speak to a broadband expert - but first I have to call another number!!!!!

So, I do and then 20 minutes later, yes 20 minutes they manage to activate the voucher.

So, 3, I give you marks on the following aspects of your service;

1. Store service - 0/10
2. Customer service on the phone 0/10
3. Customer service on the phone with the second phone number 0/10
4. Overall impression and experience of 3 - 0/10

Don't bother!
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Glenrothes and Tavish Scott MSP

Tavish Scott arrived in Markinch yesterday with a large group of MSPs and campaigners to go with Harry Wills to a local business.

www.fightingforfife.org.uk

Tavish headed back to Edinburgh to attend the parade for our fantastic Olympians who arrived in the Capital yesterday.

A good first day for the new leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats!

www.scotlibdems.org.uk
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Blimey - I made it onto Iain Dale's Top 40

Okay, I know, it is only the top 40 Scottish blogs as voted for by real people.

http://iaindale.blogspot.com/2008/08/top-40-scottish-blogs.html#links

So, my own bit of fame, so I better get slightly more political again.

Blogging on the go

I'm now hoping this is all sorted - so, stand by, testing!
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I am back!

I couldn't work out why my Blackberry stopped posting my blog stuff, it was because of cookies and security etc.

So, I will be doing regular postings again but I always do my twitter updates you can follow me by signing up by text to 07624 801 423 - the message you need to send is "follow andyreeves" or you can go online to www.twitter.com/andyreeves

Sometimes they are fun.

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