Being one the first books on any topic out there is a double edged sword. On the one hand you can corner the market for a while and on the other you have a wide range of expectations to deal with. ... [862 words]...
I woke this morning to hear the phone ringing. No problem, I don't answer the phone, the answer machine will kick in after 5 rings and take care of it. The phone continues to ring... eh? Eventually it stops but then I hear it starting again. Shit, it's my mobile, only my family have that number. I dash downstairs and grab my mobile... "hello?".Surprise surprise! "It's the midshipman from the Black Pearl here"......well almost... "It's the secretary from the CMHT" to tell me that my 4 o'clock appointment has been cancelled. The lady sounds really nice and warm, not the usual dreary robotic voice from Little Britain saying "computer says no"...Anyway the nice lady tells me that the pirate is off sick and they will schedule an appointment for another time. This is not good. Unlike us workshy...