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General Discussion Area / Re: Potholes

« on: 18 November 2023, 23:29:53 »

We were in Spain a couple of years back & found all the main roads superb , the roundabouts were well tended and the floral displays were  fantastic , flew back into Gatwick and the drive home looked like we were in a 3rd world country, a total disgrace.

Still nice now.

People on the dole can qualify for public service work and get two weeks paid work. Painting bridge railings, council buildings , clearing ditches. It actually works really well as no one would dare graffiti  as everyone knows everyone. Pride in ones home town.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Spain

« on: 18 November 2023, 23:23:46 »

Things that people will do to get or retain power.

When Catalunia had its illegal referendum , Sanchez joined the baying for justice. Now , in order to get a voting majority , he is offering an anmesty. Understandably the right PP are up in arms. The far right ( nutters) are apoplectic with rage.

The right and the far right ( Vox) don’t command enough votes to form a government.

The left justify the deal as anything to keep the right out of power . PP have shot themselves in the foot by courting Vox. They should have stood alone. Google Vox for what they stand for.

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General Car Chat / Re: Lets do the maths.

« on: 18 November 2023, 18:19:21 »

135 euros a year here for road tax for any 2.0 litre vehicle. Based on engine size only. The money goes to the local council.

Wretched ULEZ zones springing up everywhere in Europe. Might be driving back to UK at end of month. Got to get a French sticker for Bordeaux and Rouen. Rouen apparently has variable limits depending on traffic levels, more congestion then only the lower polluting cars can drive. Welcome to our new world.

PS no common sticker in Europe.

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General Discussion Area / Re: TV woes

« on: 18 November 2023, 18:10:10 »

Sounds like a normal day for an expat trying to watch TV from back home!

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General Discussion Area / Re: No one going to Rwanda anytime soon

« on: 17 November 2023, 08:39:55 »

Bit like the Israel/ Palestine conflict reporting then

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General Car Chat / Re: Latest money spinners

« on: 16 November 2023, 18:40:17 »

I have said it before but the golden age of motoring is gone..

Our police use drones to spot and fine a range of offenders. , oh and helicopters.

112

General Discussion Area / Re: Pump prices haven't dropped much

« on: 16 November 2023, 18:32:47 »

Diesel has dropped from 172 to 160 in two weeks here.

Not much given the fall in crude.

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General Discussion Area / Re: No one going to Rwanda anytime soon

« on: 16 November 2023, 13:12:51 »

Staggering figure.

Time for a war, good way to sort out debt?

Do you have a particular victim/culprit/aggressor in mind, or should we just pick one for political expediency?


If it's the latter, how about Liechtenstein? That would save the Navy getting involved, and we have instant scapegoats in Switzerland, Germany and Austria not allowing us to cross their territory to shoot a few people. Then we could get Braverman to change a few words in her hilarious letter to the PM and everybody is happy.

There are plenty of states arming themselves to the teeth.
There are plenty of conflicts around the world. It wouldn’t take much to have the UK dragged into a war. Maybe that is why Rishi brought in Lord Cameron .

We might not fare that well as bizarrely little effort has been made to replace kit or ammunition sent to Ukraine.

I am not advocating a war just saying it would be a way of resetting finance.

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General Discussion Area / Re: No one going to Rwanda anytime soon

« on: 15 November 2023, 23:43:33 »

Staggering figure.

Time for a war, good way to sort out debt?

115

General Discussion Area / Re: Sticky for Jokes

« on: 14 November 2023, 23:12:37 »

Judge to guilty defendant: 'Have you anything to say to this court before I pronounce sentence?'

Defendant (mumbling): 'opps all'

Judge to Clerk of Court: 'Clerk, what did the defendant say?'

Clerk of Court: 'He said 'opps all', your Honour.'

Judge: 'That's most odd, I was sure he said something'.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Where's it gone?

« on: 14 November 2023, 20:52:38 »

No, what did she do? 

I have got to say, her letter was well written but…..

117

General Car Chat / Re: Wrote my car off today!

« on: 14 November 2023, 11:48:14 »

Yes, yes and yes. 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Omnishambles.

« on: 14 November 2023, 07:48:49 »

The gift that keeps on giving.

Labour wont be worried.

Be interesting to see how Cleverlyintends to stop your boat people.

They're not our boat people! 

Oh yes they are!

Thought you would find that funny. 

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General Discussion Area / Re: Omnishambles.

« on: 13 November 2023, 23:05:52 »

The gift that keeps on giving.

Labour wont be worried.

Be interesting to see how Cleverlyintends to stop your boat people.

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General Car Chat / Re: Wrote my car off today!

« on: 13 November 2023, 22:28:34 »

Interesting proposition.  Not sure why you would have that car here? Maybe in areas that get snow regularly .

I occasionally need a towbar. Our other car deliberately didnt hsve one. Plus  hardly a day goes by without brushing against branches or Weeds.

OH found a Lada Riva one owner low miles for 2000 euros. Maybe another Vitara and then I can keep the wreck just in case I need any parts…….