I got an uncalled for e-mail from a Press Office today – I get plenty of these, but today I was a little shorter than usual on the phone.
Is it possible for them (the Press Office) to take some photos inside an observatory, they can let me know more about it. So I reply, yes it is possible tell me more. They then reply back – can I ring you? I say yes, and the main part of conversation goes something like this:
Me: So what’s in it for me exactly?
Them: Nothing
Me: So why would I want you round here disturbing my work and making a nuisance of yourself in my observatories then?
Them: <Silence>
Me: Thank you for your call. And I hang up.
I should have said, “Well if there’s nothing in it for me then there’s also nothing in it for you I’m afraid.”
I am sick to death of these parasites (B-ark candidates) who want something for nothing from me all the time. Maybe if they meet enough people like me they will slowly get the message.
The message is this:
I AM NOT A REGISTERED CHARITY AND I HAVEN’T JUST GOT OFF THE BOAT – THANK YOU, AND HAVE A NICE DAY!!!!
