Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted August 3, 2023 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: This country is losing its identity Perhaps more that it's forging a new identity. One of intolerance, callousness, selfishness, immediacy and arrogance. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, NurembergVillan said: Perhaps more that it's forging a new identity. One of intolerance, callousness, selfishness, immediacy and arrogance. Dont forget obnoxious and easily offended nation Edited August 3, 2023 by Demitri_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 3, 2023 Author VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Two years. TBH, if the economy isn't looking a bit more sensible by then I'll probably move abroad again. Pooooolaaaaand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 It’s August, one remaining payment at 1.39% then its SVR for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: It’s August, one remaining payment at 1.39% then its SVR for me. Bit insensitive to flaunt your newly acquired disposable income like that mate Good luck keeping it below 20mph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, Genie said: Bit insensitive to flaunt your newly acquired disposable income like that mate Good luck keeping it below 20mph I have started flirting with the idea that in a year or so’s time when I’m free of mortgage I might actually get a Maeving RM1 (electric bike). That’s how flash I flaunt my wealth. My only concern is I haven’t seen one in the flesh and I worry they might be physically a bit small for my full bodied middle aged manly frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Dont forget obnoxious and easily offended nation I'm not sure being easily offended would be in my top 50 problems with this country 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: I have started flirting with the idea that in a year or so’s time when I’m free of mortgage I might actually get a Maeving RM1 (electric bike). That’s how flash I flaunt my wealth. My only concern is I haven’t seen one in the flesh and I worry they might be physically a bit small for my full bodied middle aged manly frame. My only experience with e-bikes is my father in law was telling me at the weekend his brother has one and absolutely loves it. He goes to work on it and can’t stop raving about it. If your employer has a cycle to work scheme you can make a big saving by paying out of your wages before tax is deducted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Genie said: My only experience with e-bikes is my father in law was telling me at the weekend his brother has one and absolutely loves it. He goes to work on it and can’t stop raving about it. If your employer has a cycle to work scheme you can make a big saving by paying out of your wages before tax is deducted. It would be a stretch to get one on the cycle to work scheme. The thing that appeals is the different battery approach. Rather than needing to park up by a charger, you remove the battery and plug it in anywhere that has a standard domestic 3 pin socket. Which also kind of has a security benefit too I guess, if I’ve walked off with the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: It would be a stretch to get one on the cycle to work scheme. The thing that appeals is the different battery approach. Rather than needing to park up by a charger, you remove the battery and plug it in anywhere that has a standard domestic 3 pin socket. Which also kind of has a security benefit too I guess, if I’ve walked off with the battery. Looks like a cool beast that, I thought it was more of an electric pedal bike, but it’s more of a motorbike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2023 57 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Pooooolaaaaand Sounds shit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I'm not sure being easily offended would be in my top 50 problems with this country I thought u might say that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Stevo985 Posted August 3, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 Ironically the ones that are really easily offended are usually the ones complaining about people being offended 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Ironically the ones that are really easily offended are usually the ones complaining about people being offended It's true - and dem is offended by a LOT of things... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, StefanAVFC said: Pooooolaaaaand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted August 3, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Perhaps more that it's forging a new identity. One of intolerance, callousness, selfishness, immediacy and arrogance. I dunno, really. I mean you're right in that it's undeniable that politicians (some) and the social media places maybe seem or are that way, but in terms of actual "normal" life, I'm not so sure at all. Maybe I'm lucky, but 99% of the time the people I interact with are still as lovely as ever. People are donating to food banks, charity, doing stuff to help people struggling with the CoL...being typically, understatedly generous much the same as brits have always been, I think. It's just that that kind of stuff doesn't make the news or the internets or get talked about by politicians and so the impression is what you say, but the reality maybe different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Interest rates up another 0.25%, government saying there will be help with mortgages, why do we need help, according to the boe we will just be saving more??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Interest rates up another 0.25%, government saying there will be help with mortgages, why do we need help, according to the boe we will just be saving more??? Not everyone will need/get help. Those that are struggling financially are doing their bit by stopping spending (because they’ve got nothing to spend). Some of those that still have some spare money should be tempted into saving it rather than spending it. Inflation comes down… along with economic growth. Businesses will go bust and unemployment will rise. The B word will get mentioned a lot. This time next year there will be a package of measures announced by the government to stimulate the economy. and around we go again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 3, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Genie said: Businesses will go bust and unemployment will rise. Funny you should mention that, Wilko about to go bust and make 12,000 people unemployed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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