Tag Archives: bills

The Power Company giveth , and the Vet Taketh away.

Posted on August 22, 2018 by pensitivity101

Swings and roundabouts, ups and downs, income and outgoings. Hubby and I are destined never to be rich, but things do have a way of balancing out. I had yet another email from the energy company today which had me … Continue reading →

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I am one in thousands……..

Posted on November 23, 2017 by pensitivity101

853 thousand to be exact. This is the number of customers BG has lost since it announced its price increases in June, according to a headline in the media today. Oh, and I have received my refund which has been … Continue reading →

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Life’s a Gas, part 2

Posted on November 16, 2017 by pensitivity101

Yep, the saga of our gas bill goes on, and you’ll like this. I have received yet another email from BG from yet another person dealing with my complaint. In the tone of tolerating an annoying child (or at least … Continue reading →

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The Gas Bill follow up

Posted on November 3, 2017 by pensitivity101

I had a phone call from British Gas yesterday evening about my bill. It seemed the girl, who I’m afraid I couldn’t understand very well so didn’t catch her name, was somewhat confused that I sent a cheque for only … Continue reading →

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Remember that gas bill?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by pensitivity101

In case you missed it, here is my post on the farce that was to part with £14.45. I have had an email from the complaints dept of British Gas apologising for their delay in response to my complaint. Would … Continue reading →

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Want to pay? Well you can’t.

Posted on October 20, 2017 by pensitivity101

There are times when I despair, when the ‘Ah’ moment is not one of relief but one of blatant frustration. Such was today. Cast your minds back to pre-moving day and my courtesy call to the energy company to advise … Continue reading →

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I’m not one to complain, but………..

Posted on March 13, 2015 by pensitivity101

If I am dissatisfied with a product I have purchased and I think it necessary, a letter and wrapper/details go off to the manufacturers. I am usually compensated with vouchers (or in the case of a lost letter in the … Continue reading →

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Yo yos, Swings and See Saws.

Posted on November 25, 2014 by pensitivity101

       Or another way of saying trying to balance the books and keep our heads above water. I hate to admit it, but I’ve failed. There are just some things that have a way of getting away from … Continue reading →

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Figuratively speaking

Posted on January 7, 2014 by pensitivity101

Always on the lookout for ways and means of saving money, I read with interest a headline “50 ways to save money in 2014” Being the hopeful gullible fool I obviously am, I clicked on the article, and the more … Continue reading →

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Austerity Sucks

Posted on October 31, 2013 by pensitivity101

Things are looking bleak, and it’s not just the weather. Austerity measures have gone beyond endurance for many, and I for one am anxious for our future. I have always been a good money manager. This may have come from … Continue reading →

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