Maybe cynical but are BSKYB at it

I find it either strange or coincidental that only a couple of weeks after I refused the warranty contract for my Sky box, it starts to play up big time.   The same seems to apply to numerous other modern electrical appliances fitted with fancy electronics and computer chips, etc,   QUestion are they programmmed to self destruct after warranty expires.
Had a day out in Livingston  designer outlet today, I actually enjoy going over there and being able to wander around the shops all under one roof and indoors.   Made the mistake of going into Waterstones the book shop and spotted a couple of new books by Lee Child and Stuart McBride, must have I thought (While still waiting on Peter Ritchie's new book to be released).
Bumped into one of my Royal Arch Companions however he is heading for Prestonpans tonight while I am off to Dundas with Sparky Mark.
First x mas cards arrived yesterday,  Bob Stewart beat his own record by one day, well done Bob.