13-02-2026, 14:19
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nashville
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rutherglen. Glasgow
Services: Virgin Media
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
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Originally Posted by Hugh
I've had a stinking cold since Tuesday, and it's not getting any better, so we've had to cancel our 40th Wedding Anniversary weekend away - not a lot of point going to a Michelin starred restaurant & hotel when you can't taste anything, and it wouldn't be very sociable to the other diners celebrating Valentine's Day to have me hacking, coughing, and blowing my nose all evening.
On the bright side, the hotel waived their normal cancellation policy, and are returning what we paid for the weekend stay/meals, which is very helpful - so we'll book to go another time.
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That was nice getting a refund , Hope you can rebook when you feel better
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14-02-2026, 15:01
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#9122
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CF Resident Dog
Join Date: Mar 2005
Services: Zen FTTP 910
Posts: 15,468
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
Went to accept my Car insurance quote and renew online, clicked the Renew button and get the message 'Sorry I can't do that for you online'!
I then tried online chat because I hate using a phone for things like this and the virtual chat pissed me off for 5mins and was useless so I typed, Put me through to a human and the virtual chat ended and Louise connected and after that everything went well.
So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.
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14-02-2026, 16:21
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#9123
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cf.mega pornstar
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 19,299
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
Went to accept my Car insurance quote and renew online, clicked the Renew button and get the message 'Sorry I can't do that for you online'!
I then tried online chat because I hate using a phone for things like this and the virtual chat pissed me off for 5mins and was useless so I typed, Put me through to a human and the virtual chat ended and Louise connected and after that everything went well.
So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.
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It's not a secret, I never interact with this stuff, just say talk to agent and you get it saying but I can help, no thanks, I'd rather keep someone in a job
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14-02-2026, 17:02
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#9124
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Dr Pepper Addict
Cable Forum Admin
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Nottingham
Age: 63
Services: IDNet FTTP (1000M), Sky Q TV, Sky Mobile, Flextel SIP
Posts: 30,431
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.
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That (or similar) works on many chat systems. 
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14-02-2026, 17:04
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#9125
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CF Resident Dog
Join Date: Mar 2005
Services: Zen FTTP 910
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
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Originally Posted by Paul
That (or similar) works on many chat systems. |
It ignored my first attempt of "I want to talk to a human" so I was surprised it worked.
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Today, 14:38
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Hiding . . from all the experts
Posts: 4,794
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
Yet again, while in the middle of doing something, Windows decides to download another (unasked for) update and virtually lock the PC up.
Oh how I wish game developers would make them available for the Linux platform as well as PC, then I could gladly dump Windows into its own recycle bin.
Yes I know there are ways to run (some) windows games on Linux, but . . . more jumping through hoops.
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Today, 14:46
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laeva recumbens anguis
Cable Forum Mod
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 69
Services: Premiere Collection
Posts: 44,128
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
How to temporarily or permanently stop Windows Updates
https://www.action1.com/blog/how-to-...ows-11-update/
Temporarily Pause Updates:
Go to Settings > Windows Update > Pause updates (up to 5 weeks).
Stop Updates
Step 1. Press the Windows key + R.
Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type the following command: ‘services.msc’ and hit Enter.
Step 3. Find “Windows Update” services,” right-click it, and select “Properties.” Next, set “Startup type” to “Disabled,” click “Apply,” and “OK.”
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Today, 14:56
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#9128
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Hiding . . from all the experts
Posts: 4,794
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
I keep doing the 'pause for 5 weeks' thing, will give the other method another try
although thinking on it, I'm sure I'd done that before . . is it one of those 'clever' things that turns itself back on after a period of time?
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Today, 15:59
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#9129
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Woke and proud !
Join Date: Jun 2004
Services: TV, Phone, BB, a wife
Posts: 10,090
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
Windows 10 is the answer, no updates anymore. Perfect ! 
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Today, 18:54
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#9130
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Just a Geek
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 4,457
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates
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Originally Posted by Carth
I keep doing the 'pause for 5 weeks' thing, will give the other method another try
although thinking on it, I'm sure I'd done that before . . is it one of those 'clever' things that turns itself back on after a period of time? |
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