Thursday, 28 May 2020

Scam, scam, scam, scam. Scam, scam, scam, scam.

We had a phone call the other day from 01275595289. No one answered when I said 'Hello'.
Today - 28-May-2020 the phone went again this time the number was 01275595290 (can you spot a pattern?) and the caller spoke.
He was phoning about loft insulation that we had had done and not to worry but there may be a risk of condensation occurring.
They would like to come out to do an inspection, did I use the loft as a storage area/room or just a loft.
Hmm, I thought I will say 'As a loft'.
"Okay, what age group are you?", he asks "Sixty to seventy five?".
"I am not telling you" I reply.
"Well I need to know as it will depend on what grant you qualify for, forty to fifty, fifty to seventy, seventy to eighty five?"
"You are breaking up, I cannot hear a full sentence." I informed him, which was true as he seemed to be calling from a mobile - it was only afterwards that I found his 'landline' number.
"Hello, yes could you repeat it what you said please as your phone is breaking up. Hello. Can you hear me?"
He put the phone down and has not called back.
It is a scam by scum. Please avoid, I will reporting this incident.

Apart from that, I hope that you are enjoying the terrific weather.

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Superma...rket

What a strange time it continues to be. We went to the supermarket yesterday and apart from queuing to get to a till, we were lucky and didn't seem to spend any longer than normal inside. The only things we could not get were flour and baking powder, but I have heard that the major bakeries have bought up supplies so that they can continue to produce bread etc.
We washed our hands when we returned home but where do we stop? Do we clean every item as it must have been handled putting on to the shelves. Is a home delivery any better?
My sister in law is having treatment for leukemia and they do have home deliveries but as they are not ordering any frozen or fresh products, they leave everything untouched for three days before putting them away.
I don't feel concerned about the shopping, not because I am cavalier about the prospects of infection but rather like driving/crossing the road etc. I have been sensible and as careful as I can.