Driving Miss Daisy . . .

Well, my time is drawing ever closer. For those who have no idea what is going on, allow me to enlighten you. I take my driving test next week, and I'm not scared one little bit . . . honest.

I feel proud of where I am today. Just think, a little while back I didn't even know how to start a car, and now I almost own a full UK driving licence - that's if I pass. If I don't then it's just not meant to be at the moment and I'll hold my head in shame. It's a big step for me, a huge achievement. For most of the staff here it's old-school and boring, but I'm chuffed every time I park the car straight! I can't help it! I'm a proud person.

However, when I first started taking lessons, I wasn't technically a stranger to the `rules of the road`. Most of it is down to common sense, but being part of a family with a long line of lorry drivers, you do tend to pick things up quickly. Having stowed away in their cabs numerous times to go off gallivanting around the country, I've seen some pretty funny things on our good ol' British highways, and let me tell you, there are more than a few idiots out there.

I respect lorry drivers. I know most of you huff at them, and with reason, but without them everything would technically come to a stand still. Who would deliver all the goods to businesses around the country, and then who would ship the items that you buy off the Internet to your door?

But there's one thing I've learnt through all this - you don't mess with these boys! They're a driving-force among their own, and it's clearly obvious that they're bigger than you. With the immense driving power behind them, you'll only end up worse off. And who knows, one day I may be in control of a forty-foot Volvo Globetrotter. That'll definitely be a day to give up driving altogether . . .

Keep on trucking . . .

D. Ilott

Cybercheckout

Oh, what to blog...

I've hit a brick wall. Today I feel totally uninspired as to what I should write.

I've had no more driving lessons since my last one, and everyone in here are just too busy to get up to any worth-while shenanigans that deserve to be blogged about.

People are still buying our pools though. They are swimming out of the door (I'm full of puns today), so that is fantastic! If your considering purchasing one of our pools, I'd get in quick, what with their price-drop and offer of `Free Delivery`. I can see stock levels dwindling.

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We also have a shipment of new tents arriving shortly. Brand new, and high quality. It's too early for me to blog about their specifics as of yet, but I will say that they have sewn-in ground sheets, which a lot of people prefer. I can see them going down very well this summer.

So, what with everyone going pool crazy at the moment, I'm sure we'll all be kept very busy and uninteresting for the time being. I'll see if I can pick out some office dirt for Friday's blog.

Watch this space....

D. Ilott

Cybercheckout Ltd

Learning to Splash in the Sun!

Well, it's finally done! My Driving test has been booked.

Thursday July 16th 2009.

I'll let you all know on July 17th whether I pass or not ( or it may have to be Monday 20th. I may call in sick on the Friday, nursing a celebratory hang-over. I've promised the instructor a drink). Fingers crossed. I'm in high spirits, and so is my instructor, but you can never tell when the nerves are going to strike. Horrible things, those nerves - and they usually attack me with a vengeance, blasted things!

But my lesson yesterday went extremely well, I feel. And it was a lovely day for a drive.

It was also a lovely day for enjoying your garden, and splashing around in those pools. And it seems that all those who didn't have a pool now have! Lots of people took a liking to them over the weekend and placed orders.

Well done all of you! I'm sure, as you`re splashing around in the sun, having a whale-of-a-time (whale? Or shark, or what ever you may find lurking the depths of the pool) that you won't be disappointed.

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Keep up the good work, and good times will be had by all this summer!

D. Ilott

Cybercheckout.com

Let's all go for a dip . . . !

Well, it's the bank holiday weekend, and the weather - at the moment - is absolutely gorgeous! The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the temperature is soaring . . . and I'm wondering what everyone has planned.

Imagine, it's humid, sticky, and your children are miserable because it's too hot and they're bored. What's the best thing for a day like that?

Swimming!

But what if you're just too busy to take them, the nearest pool is miles away, and you'll need to remortgage the house just for one day of splashing in the sun?

Then have your own in your back garden!

Don't raise your eyebrows in shock-horror. It doesn't involve digging a huge hole in your back garden. There are other alternatives - like our easy-up pool sets. All you need to do is inflate the top ring and fill it with water. As the water line rises, so will the ring and the walls, creating your pool. Simple and perfect, and your garden is still intact after. The kids will love it.

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And, not only do we sell pools, but we also sell pool accessories, such as pumps, filters, covers and ladders. Consider these also if you are looking to get the best out of your pool.

So, that's the problem with hot weather and bored kids taken care of. Pool maintenance has also been answered, which means all you have to worry about are those sharks - and other such lurking critters!

Just a few rules:

1: Kids, splash as much as possible.
2: Adults, no skinny dipping - unless it's after hours . . .

Enjoy the bank holiday.

D.Ilott
Cybercheckout Ltd