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Old 25-01-2008, 4:54 PM   #1
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Default A romantic lull in the bank charges campaign Blog Discussion
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Old 25-01-2008, 8:11 PM   #2
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Might be sensible to sweep them for bugging devices before you use them.
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Old 25-01-2008, 8:43 PM   #3
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That's really tickled me! I'm guessing they want some good press?
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Old 25-01-2008, 8:54 PM   #4
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I reckon it's a load of old flannel


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Old 25-01-2008, 8:57 PM   #5
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Some banks will do anything to get the public onside LOL

Maybe they think you will stop encouraging people to ask for their fees back LOL.


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Old 27-01-2008, 9:40 AM   #6
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Hmm, a bit like the !!!!! sending a wedding gift to the police chief?
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Old 27-01-2008, 12:31 PM   #7
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Wonder how many bank charges it cost them to have them made!


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Old 27-01-2008, 1:49 PM   #8
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Pink though? How tacky.

Send them back and demand something a little more dignified.
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Old 27-01-2008, 4:59 PM   #9
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I love tacky


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Do they somehow think they can bribe Martin with pink beach towels? LOL, did they send the band some too, with "Money saving band" on them? Would only be fair.


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Hmm, "The MoneySaving Groom"...does that now make you the MSG, Martin?
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Old 28-01-2008, 12:08 AM   #12
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Hiya

I have to say - I dont think it was an attempted bribe in anyway. Press offices and jouranlists interact all the time and they're bright people; far too bright to think two towels would make any difference to the angle and stance I take with my work.

I just think it was a nice gesture.

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Well I thought it was sweet. You should post pics of you using your new bright pink towel Martin. Don't get too sunburnt though or you wll clash badly! lol

Or maybe Lloyds are 'throwing the towel in' *groan*
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Well I thought it was sweet. You should post pics of you using your new bright pink towel Martin. Don't get too sunburnt though or you wll clash badly! lol

Or maybe Lloyds are 'throwing the towel in' *groan*


Sorry, nothing more to add - pics would be good though!
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