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Amy was all excited about going to see the fireworks down Bournemouth Beach tonight. They were advertising it as a world record attempt. 110,000 fireworks in 60 seconds or less.

We got down there and Bournemouth was absolutely heaving. People clambering for their little space to watch the fireworks.

Everyone was asked to do a countdown shortly after the advertised time of 9:30pm. When we got to zero. Nothing happened. So the tannoy asked us to count down again. We counted down again. This time there was a crappy firework display for around 5 mins. I’ve seen better fireworks at Ashdown school on bonfire night!!!!!!!

Then came the record attempt. What a load of crap the barge lit up light a sparkler for around 2 seconds. Was so quick I couldn’t even get my camera up to take a pic. Then the boat caught on fire!!!

Either something went seriously wrong or it was badly marketed and peoples expectations weren’t met!!!!

Even their logo on their website indicates rockets. How much did this display cost to us the tax payer?

A quote from the Bournemouth Website says

Set to be a heart-pounding, roaring, glowing, explosive event like no other – the launch of 110,000 fireworks in 60-seconds or less.. ‘Roar on the Shore’ is set to rock Bournemouth on Thursday 20th August 2009 at 9.30pm.

I’ll post some pics when I can be bothered as I didn’t get many as there wasn’t many good ones!!!

* UPDATE *
If you weren’t there I found a good vid on youtube that shows you the amazing record attempt.

Bet you wish you were there now.

The Bournemouth Echo is saying that the night was a success. Dunno which beach they were on!!!!

Well I received yet another text from a friend and I couldn’t forward it like I could on my n73 so I thought I would email Steve Jobs at Apple and see what he has got to say (if I get any reply at all)

Click Read more to see the email I sent him.

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Received another email from interflora today…….. telling me my order on 13th february has shipped. Nice to get an email AFTER i have received them.

Another fine example of their great service. NOT!

Lets start with an update on the flowers themselves. Well the 2 roses I actually had on it………. died.

I’ll post a picture of it in a week.

I received an email back from interflora’s customer services. Surprise suprise that noone rang me. The email they sent me is basically one they must send out to the masses if they complain

I write in regard to your recent e-mail in which you brought to our attention your dissatisfaction with your Interflora order and please accept my sincere apologies for the time it has taken to reply to you.

I was sorry to learn of the complaint concerning the quality of the item delivered by our courier and would like to apologise for any disappointment caused to you and the recipient by this situation.

As it is the purpose of Interflora to provide a product that will bring pleasure we will arrange, in accordance with our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee for a full refund to your card, this should take 3-5 working days to show on your statement.
We would like to thank you for taking the time and trouble to bring this matter to our attention and allowing us the opportunity to acknowledge your disappointment on this occasion. Please be assured that all complaints made against our member florists and products delivered are logged and used for the ongoing assessments, to ensure that all Interflora florists are providing the service and quality products expected by Interflora and our customers.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to bring this matter to our attention and please accept my apologies for the disappointment caused to you on this occasion.

Kind Regards Laurence
Ecommerce Customer Services

Interflora Customer Services
Interflora British Unit
Tel: 0870 904 5459
Fax: 01529 413 886

You think they would offer to resend the flowers as well but oh no they dont. S**t company and will never order from them again. Lets hope loads of people googleing “Interflora” come here and read this before they order. Stick with local florists, much better service!!

Ordered a rose plant for my misses for valentines day from interflora. This is what they were supposed to look like :-

However this is what they looked like when my wife opened the box (Click To Enlarge):-

I have emailed Interflora and Phoned them (But was engaged!!). Lets see what response I get.