John Radford's WineWire - Winter 09/10; and results?

15-Jan-10 - It had been a very quiet start to the new year and I even managed to get my accounts done in the nick of time. I just don't know where 2009 went. We held over the publication of YES CHEF! Magazine until w/b the 19th, as the new UK and Ireland Michelin Guide was out on the 18th. As with earlier editions, however, the headline news was leaked on the previous Friday, so the weekend was spent in feverish attempts to contact those chefs who'd won or lost stars, get quotes from them, and put an article together. The rest of the magazine had already been printed, so we were able to get it out by Monday 25-Jan-10. It also includes the second edition of JOHN RADFORD'S WINEWIRE with an in-depth look at the wines of Navarra, some unusual items from California, and the usual gossip.

Results - In an earlier post I mentioned my 'exploding' car keys, and that I had written to Proton complaining about a bill for £300-plus. They did write back and said that the car is out of guarantee but, as a goodwill gesture, they'd refund the cost... Against the price of a brand-new Proton, which I can't possibly afford. Oh well, at least I tried, and I suppose it was pretty fair offer. And to fix the windscreen wipers cost £109.96 - roll on the next car, next month.

A better result from the Southern Railway, after my £50 taxi-ride home from Haywards Heath when the train broke down (18-Dec-09). They 'fessed up and sent me a cheque for the £50. I shall use them again!

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