Of all the times...

A good many people will have observed the two minutes of silence today at 11:00 as a mark of respect to the many that have fallen during war. I, myself, have a great respect for these men and women and observed the silence along with the whole of the school. The second lesson was extended to 11:00 and the two minutes silence took place.

There are also a few people who do not observe this silence. Although I think this a little disrespectful, I do respect their opinion as long as they realise that there are many who do fall silent every year just for a couple of minutes.

I was left pretty damn angry after this year's two minutes.
I returned to my office at 10:55 to make sure my music was off and that I was prepared.
At 10:59 my office phone rang.
I ignored it.
The two minutes came and went and I felt I had "done my bit" and, as always, felt humbled at the thought of those brave people giving their lives. One person, however, didn't share my feelings.

I checked my voicemail.
One message.
Three minutes long.
Left at 10:59 by some salesman!

Of all the times to make a sales call, he chooses the one time in the year where most of the country is paying it's respects. A snotty and very angry email was to follow.
In it, I wrote how disappointed and angry I was at the lack of respect he showed. Not necessarily for the occasion itself but for other people who observe the occasion and because of the lack of respect he showed, I was going to show him the same and politely asked him not to contact the school again.

Phew! That's that rant over. Evil salesperson.

BYL

(posted from my phone because Wigan LA blocked Blogger!)