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Post by questa on Apr 26, 2021 11:42:31 GMT
Iy must be a cold roof because Pussy cat is wearing her warm winter coat. Maybe it is "What's New, Pussycat" ?
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 26, 2021 12:53:27 GMT
I saw that cat in my chemist’s shop.
Puss in Boots.
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Post by tod2 on Apr 26, 2021 17:02:22 GMT
Oh hardy har harrr Mick!
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Post by bixaorellana on Apr 26, 2021 19:17:32 GMT
*snicker*
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Post by questa on Apr 26, 2021 23:42:20 GMT
Did he go in to buy some "Tiger Balm" or was he just lyin' around?
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Post by whatagain on May 4, 2021 18:54:30 GMT
I had a first world problem today. Had to order new tyres for the Porsche. The all 4 of them. 1500 $. Glups. But hey what good is a Porsche without tyres.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on May 5, 2021 8:41:48 GMT
Good grief....that's got to hurt.
We have a person from the gas company coming to inspect the pipes today. Allegedly a free service to make sure that all is well...but I expect there will be some expensive pressure selling going on. Better not leave OH on his own with him/her...
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Post by mickthecactus on May 5, 2021 20:47:18 GMT
France is threatening to cut off the electricity supply to Jersey over fishing rights?
Really?
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 3:25:00 GMT
Hollow threat of course but based once again on signed agreements not being respected.
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Post by mickthecactus on May 6, 2021 6:37:35 GMT
Hollow threat of course but based once again on signed agreements not being respected. It might be hollow but it's seriously stupid.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 6:39:49 GMT
You mean violating the Brexit agreement which was so painstakingly negotiated?
If the French had any sense, they would just annex the Channels Islands and be done with it. In the meantime, your tax money is being used to finance the hollow threats of the Royal Navy.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 7:05:44 GMT
your tax money is being used to finance the hollow threats of the Royal Navy. Missed that news, what hollow threats of the Royal Navy? Anyway, maybe ports in the UK could be blocked in protest by UK truckers to stop the French trucks coming in, issuing threat to the French truckers, lighting tyres etc etc. I know the French have never ever used that tactic, have they. I know there have been a few extra conditions added to the issuing of licences. I know the French have never ever used that tactic, have they. When Brexit happened it was obvious bureaucracy would change between the UK and the rest of Europe, obvious to us anyway. It seems the French are quite happy to uphold the regulations associated with our new status to allow us access but aren't so happy if we apply them the other way. It's sour grapes. Just the emotional French squealing that they've now got the shit end of the baguette after reveling in sticking it to us previously. The boot is on the other foot and they're crying foul. Oh dear, what a pity. Never mind the details, I think that about covers the motivations.
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Post by mossie on May 6, 2021 7:23:07 GMT
Quite right Mark.
The French are also cross with us for leaving the sclerotic EU, mainly because they will now have to stump up extra euros to satisfy the bulk of it which is always on the take.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 12:27:40 GMT
Maybe France should turn off the electricity in southern England too, since EDF owns all of it. Looks like the remnants of the empire are in their death throes. At least that leaves time to redecorate Downing Street.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 13:11:51 GMT
Arf Arf Arf.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 13:42:24 GMT
Oh, you can't blame me for setting your little group off -- it is just too easy.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 14:15:34 GMT
....but discerning if you really believe that kind of rubbish is difficult. You have been known to be contrary but also have seemed to have illogical beliefs. Unless it is all contrariness which leads to the conclusion no-one should believe any of it. Such as France having the best cheeses, when you must know clearly different. And mentions at the British Empire whilst knowing the French fought a lot harder to keep their subjects subjugated in the last throws of their second rate Empire that they had tried to copy from the successful British model they had been jealous of. But I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
You'll have to forgive us poor simple British for falling for your wind ups every single time. It puts us in a bad light and we really must try harder to resist you. Lesson learned and I hope your thoughts and prayers are with us whilst we instigate change.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 14:25:38 GMT
the hollow threats of the Royal Navy. Was there an answer to the question of what they were by the way?
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 14:36:12 GMT
Because you think they are going to start shooting? Equally ridiculous, the French have also deployed some military boats, but not "warships" as reported for the British. After all, you can practically wade to Jersey from Saint Malo, so there is no need to do much. I suppose they can also flip the switch and turn off Guernsey, Sark and Alderney if the war really heats up. If France really wanted to punish the UK, it could kidnap the Barclay brothers and send them back to Blighty except that David died in January and only Frederick is left.
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Post by fumobici on May 6, 2021 14:40:26 GMT
A shooting war between the impotent, atrophied, miniscule, militaries of France and the UK might be cute, like watching two babies spitting pablum at one another in a playpen. As long as both could resist the temptation to press the big red button and end the Earth.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 15:01:05 GMT
Anyway, it's over for now. The French have gone home because they forgot to bring their pastis and their intimidating paddle boats have also left. Oh, you can't blame me for setting your little group off -- it is just too easy. And maybe the reverse is also true judging by your reply.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 15:06:14 GMT
I know you have a belligerant military streak, fumo ( ) but I would have expected you to praise the smallest armies of the world which indicate that they have at least reached a level of serenity, unlike the new young cocks in the farm yard. At the same time, I am obliged to agree that both countries have access to the big red button, which is one of the reasons that they do not need huge armies. Interesting to see that you consider such countries to be impotent.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 15:08:15 GMT
Anyway, it's over for now. The French have gone home Has the fat lady sung yet? Listen harder.
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Post by tod2 on May 6, 2021 15:52:44 GMT
And I thought the South African government were behaving like children......
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 16:08:59 GMT
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 16:09:17 GMT
We all have our juvenile side. Governments or otherwise.
Curious how the BBC report - "Jersey's External Relations Minister Ian Gorst said discussions were "positive". and also, "However, a spokesman for fishermen from France's Normandy region suggested that no progress had been made during the talks." So why did the French fishermen go home then if nothing was 'positive' or resolved?
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 16:51:04 GMT
They go home every day after work. It's only half an hour away. And the weather is awful. What would you do? Beat your chest and shake your spear?
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Post by cheerypeabrain on May 6, 2021 17:01:44 GMT
It does seem daft to exclude the French fishermen when Jersey is practically on France's doorstep. Bloody ridiculous.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 6, 2021 17:30:34 GMT
In any case, Jersey (and the other Channel Islands) were never part of the EU so one may also wonder how this could ever have happened. Unless perhaps these are actually colonies hiding under the skirt of Great Britain for some reason or other. About 90% of the seafood from the area is consumed in France (particularly scallops), but if they are taken onto purportedly British vessels, it is nearly certain that that they will not be allowed to be exported to France within the very short time during which it is possible to take the stuff to England and send it through Calais. So it will become compost to make the gardens of Kent flourish at a very high price.
Verdict: just stop all fishing in the waters of the Channel Islands except for local consumption of seafood (2% of the catch). Hail Brittania and the fisherpeople can become vegans.
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Post by onlyMark on May 6, 2021 18:28:00 GMT
They go home every day after work. It's only half an hour away. And the weather is awful. What would you do? Beat your chest and shake your spear? No staying power, the French. Proved it a few times over the years. They're willing to blockade a port over a principle important to them and their livelihood, but they have to be home for dinner?
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