Tag Archives: Duct Cleaning
He Swore At Me!
I won’t repeat the words. He called me names I won’t repeat here. I don’t use that sort of language. Then he hung up on me. All I did was talk about ducks. You would think by now this telemarketer would have removed my number from his system. I recognize his voice, though his name […]
How Often Do You Clean Your Ducks?
It happened again last night. A telephone solicitor trying to get me to have my ducts cleaned. I’m not sure how often it is necessary to have that work done, but there seems to always be someone “working in your neighbourhood” which means “we can offer a very good deal.” Pardon me for being skeptical. […]
They Called Again!
I guess my not being in the country for a year has lulled telemarketers into a sense of complacency. When I was working yesterday afternoon the phone rang. It was a very poor connection from wherever in India the young man was calling, and I really didn’t hear what he was calling about. But I […]
Duck Cleaning Again
Alex called a few days ago. I’d forgotten his name. And he had forgotten me. On the previous occasion Alex called I had a very enjoyable conversation. That’s not the way he would have described it. He was so upset with me that he hung up without saying goodbye. Alex is a telemarketer. I understand […]
Duck Cleaning
This happened last night and the dialogue is as accurate as my memory allows. “Good evening sir, my name is Robert and I am calling about duct cleaning. We are having a special in your area.” I couldn’t resist. And his thick Indian accent made it easy. “Duck cleaning? I am so glad you called. […]
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