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Dec 25, 2022 11:52:09 GMT
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 25, 2022 11:52:09 GMT
It doesn’t make great reading.
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Dec 25, 2022 14:22:57 GMT
Post by casimira on Dec 25, 2022 14:22:57 GMT
Well, that was a cheery read I must say.
Does this mean it is a good time to make travel plans to go and visit my British friends over the pond and finally be able to visit Kew Gardens with Mick as my guide. (in the Springtime of course)?
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Dec 25, 2022 17:48:19 GMT
Post by bixaorellana on Dec 25, 2022 17:48:19 GMT
As I was reading that article with its litany of woes, all I could think about was how entire countries pay for the laziness of some of their voters. And that kind of laziness is a side effect of veneration of authority or perceived expertise. Many in the US who voted for the orange pig stressed that he was a businessman and would know how to fix things. These people did no researh on the bigger picture, only relying on a vague distrust of "the government". It would seem that many in the UK were bamboozled by partial truths and outright lies by "experts" in their government. In both cases, the only thing that mattered to those misrepresenting themselves and the situation was that they get and retain power, the hell with any fallout from that.
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Dec 25, 2022 18:15:07 GMT
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 25, 2022 18:15:07 GMT
I think that sums it up pretty well and it applied to both leave and remain arguments, neither of which were very honest.
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Dec 26, 2022 3:18:10 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 3:18:10 GMT
I'm wondering if someone can name a single thing that has improved because of Brexit.
"Fewer foreigners" would be a bit debatable.
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Dec 26, 2022 4:49:45 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 4:49:45 GMT
Not denying we have donkeys leading us but you asked for one thing - Not having to put up with things like Qatargate. "The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption investigation implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for “root and branch reform” in the EU institution. “This is not an isolated incident,” said anti-corruption campaigning group Transparency International."
The EU Parliament is at the highest level of EU governance and influences everything in the EU. It is wasteful and corrupt. We are well out of it.
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Dec 26, 2022 5:04:15 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 5:04:15 GMT
So, no corruption in the UK?
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Dec 26, 2022 6:51:49 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 6:51:49 GMT
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Dec 26, 2022 7:27:53 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 7:27:53 GMT
Apples and oranges. Get over your obsession.
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Dec 26, 2022 7:38:27 GMT
Post by mossie on Dec 26, 2022 7:38:27 GMT
The Frogs are squealing because when we were trapped in the Eu, we were paying a large slice of their costs, now the rest have to come up with a big top up. Tough titty
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Dec 26, 2022 8:29:55 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 8:29:55 GMT
Just to mention K2, we are here for you to help you get through these difficult times. You are not alone in feeling a sense of loss, that it seems a personal insult, the inability to understand a decision which appears to go against all sense, or sense as you see it from your point of view. A decision you couldn't influence, you were powerless to intervene and yet, the end result doesn't affect you. It's a conundrum for you. The difficulty in accepting and understanding the thoughts and reasoning of others. The obsession.
I could go on but it'd be embarrassing. I want you to know if you would like a counselling session I'd be willing to provide it, at no cost to you financially, but maybe mentally. I do have a number of coping strategies I could share with you to get you through it and out the other side. The first step though, always, is to acknowledge there is a problem. Without that step there is little I can do to help.
It's like the old joke of how many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb. Only one. But the light bulb has to want to change.
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Dec 26, 2022 8:43:50 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 8:43:50 GMT
France is doing very well, thank you. Looks like you are in an ever growing minority of British with lovely thoughts about Brexit. Give my regards to Boris and Rishi.
Croatia joins the Schengen area next week and adopts the euro. More to celebrate!
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Dec 26, 2022 8:59:32 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 8:59:32 GMT
I spend relatively a lot of time in Croatia. It's handy it having the Euro from Jan 1st. I'll be there a day or so later and saves me no end of hassle. The problem will be increased scrutiny on the Croatian side of the Bosnia border leading to more delays as the border point I go through has, even though on a major road, just one booth. Two if I'm lucky but still only a single carriageway road. Even now the Bosnia police have to gather together a convoy of cars to bypass the trucks blocking the road. The major advantage though is the removal of checks between Croatia and Slovenia. That was always very busy and delaying.
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Dec 26, 2022 11:20:51 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 11:20:51 GMT
If you have any leftover kuna, you can spend them in any shop for the first two weeks, just like the other euro countries did.
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Dec 26, 2022 12:09:30 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 12:09:30 GMT
It would be a good job then that I'm there within the first two weeks. But I only have left a few small coins. Made sure to spend it all on the way through a couple of weeks ago to get to Germany. The handy thing always was though that you could pay the motorway tolls in Euro.
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Dec 26, 2022 15:10:47 GMT
Post by casimira on Dec 26, 2022 15:10:47 GMT
Well, that was a cheery read I must say. Does this mean it is a good time to make travel plans to go and visit my British friends over the pond and finally be able to visit Kew Gardens with Mick as my guide. (in the Springtime of course)? I am still waiting for a response to my question. I was not trying to be snarky in any way. I truly would like to visit Britain. All the better if it's economically a good time to travel there.
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Dec 26, 2022 15:43:43 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 15:43:43 GMT
Well, the pound is lower than it was last year. If you are not worried about social unrest, I'm sure it is a good time to visit. Then again, with 11 or 12% inflation, the higher prices may have erased the exchange rate bonus.
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Dec 26, 2022 16:14:58 GMT
Post by bixaorellana on Dec 26, 2022 16:14:58 GMT
I was wondering about that. In my crass way, I also thought about visiting the UK while my dollar is worth more. But reading about inflation there was sobering.
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Dec 26, 2022 16:52:16 GMT
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 26, 2022 16:52:16 GMT
Well, the pound is lower than it was last year. If you are not worried about social unrest, I'm sure it is a good time to visit. Then again, with 11 or 12% inflation, the higher prices may have erased the exchange rate bonus. Social unrest sounds a bit dramatic. There’s no rioting in the streets. Sure there are groups on strike but that should be sorted by spring. I can’t see casi and bixa visiting before then.
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Dec 26, 2022 17:10:35 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 17:10:35 GMT
Actually, I wasn't thinking about rioting but more about the Underground being closed or trains not running.
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Dec 26, 2022 17:36:36 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 17:36:36 GMT
"Civil disorder, civil disturbance, civil unrest, or social unrest is a situation arising from a mass act of civil disobedience (such as a demonstration, riot, strike, or unlawful assembly) in which law enforcement has difficulty maintaining their authority"
You're a drama queen.
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Dec 26, 2022 17:50:46 GMT
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 26, 2022 17:50:46 GMT
Social unrest is what you had in Paris last week.
I shouldn't go there...
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Dec 26, 2022 18:10:06 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Dec 26, 2022 18:10:06 GMT
Nice to know that everything is under control in your country. Keep calm and carry on has solved all potential problems.
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Dec 26, 2022 19:08:52 GMT
Post by onlyMark on Dec 26, 2022 19:08:52 GMT
Jeez, you're even referencing a 1939 slogan. You'll soon be going back to when a French bowman said to his mate in 1066, "Careful waving those arrows around, you'll have somebody's eye out."
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Dec 26, 2022 19:32:58 GMT
Post by htmb on Dec 26, 2022 19:32:58 GMT
Well, that was a cheery read I must say. Does this mean it is a good time to make travel plans to go and visit my British friends over the pond and finally be able to visit Kew Gardens with Mick as my guide. (in the Springtime of course)? I am still waiting for a response to my question. I was not trying to be snarky in any way. I truly would like to visit Britain. All the better if it's economically a good time to travel there. I was a visitor in the UK for most of October. I spent a few days in London. The rest of the time I was in Scotland, before traveling back to London and flying out of Heathrow. London was crowded with tourists, especially on the weekend. It’s also a very expensive city, particularly when it comes to lodging. Scotland wasn’t crowded at all outside the larger cities (Edinburgh and Glasgow), but I did get a better feel for the economic woes and problems, many caused by over two years of a pandemic. The only issue that could have affected me then was the periodic transportation strikes. I was lucky and my travel was never affected. However, I did keep a good watch on potential travel issues. I’ll be going back to both France and the UK in the spring and, while certainly anything is possible, my only real concern with travel will be the possibility of more strikes (in both the UK and France), plus the inevitable tourist crowds as we get closer to summertime.
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Dec 26, 2022 22:33:40 GMT
Post by casimira on Dec 26, 2022 22:33:40 GMT
Thank you for the gracious and sane reply HTMB. I have been entertaining the hop over but after the one trip I am taking next month I believe that my energy and money will be focused on the new house. Then maybe I can take another trip and ideally over the pond. Italy is also right up there as a desirable destination. We shall see.
Thanks again~
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Dec 26, 2022 23:58:23 GMT
Post by htmb on Dec 26, 2022 23:58:23 GMT
You’re very welcome, Casimira.
For what it’s worth, I have had experience with at least four remodels and also built one custom home. I found it important every time to be always be available at short notice during construction, even when using the best of people for a job. Unexpected issues always have a way of popping up.
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Dec 27, 2022 7:24:36 GMT
Post by bixaorellana on Dec 27, 2022 7:24:36 GMT
I think my favorite unexpected issue was with the spec house we bought in North Carolina, well before it was complete. I was at work one day when the contractor called me and asked what color roof we wanted. Talk about a complete blank! Somehow it must has escaped me up until then that roofs came in different colors.
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Dec 27, 2022 14:47:24 GMT
Post by casimira on Dec 27, 2022 14:47:24 GMT
That is good advice HTMB and what I have heeded to thus far. Now that the foundation has been poured and the framing up due to begin in the upcoming week or so I think it's a safe time to make a quick 10 sojourn. I desperately need to get out for here for a brief spell. Long overdue but I held off until this phase. T. will be here to oversee or deal with whatever issues need to be addressed. ( he has to stay behind to do this and more importantly take care of the animals who I cannot leave with a pet sitter at this time). I hope to be surprised when I return and find a framed-up structure. We are shopping for exterior doors and windows at present.
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Jan 24, 2023 19:10:35 GMT
Post by kerouac2 on Jan 24, 2023 19:10:35 GMT
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