Saw the great man himself this morning, directing the scaffolding and taking snaps. Was overcome by uncharacteristic shyness otherwise I would have gone up to him and mumbled something vaguely sycophantic. [Actually, I couldn't for the life of me remember his name.]
Nero, this is a little bit more than just doing his job. He is going out of his way, in his own time, to reach the punters. That's over and above the job description and it is completely refreshing. That is why he is getting these plaudits.
Web cam threat my foot. Some of us have natural stealth and fleetness of foot. They seek her here They seek her there That damned, elusive Gatecrasher.
Have to disagree with you Louisiana. I'm old enough to be a frequent user of an hotel. I'm sure it's a generation thang. I still recognise actresses and waitresses too!
No, I think it's a good thing to know and I think everyone should know very basic first aid. Just don't assume that because you've done the course you'll click into automatic response mode. I think what I am saying is that when you are an assigned first aider it is a huge responsibility - we are talking people's lives here. I don't think anything prepares you to deal with the big stuff - it's not like we're trained doctors and nurses and the possibility of cock ups is enormous. A three/five/seven day course is not sufficient to prepare one for the shock/emotion that inevitably follows. I would never volunteer to be a first aider again but in an emergency, of courses I would step in.