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If he's for real - that wasn't too bad; a least he could laugh at himself. The natural good humour of the yanks and their enthusiasm will pull more of them through the recession than the (higher %) of feckless Brits.
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My approach is always to try and live within my means; if that provokes wierd comments / questions from family (in-laws) about why we don't want to own expensive period cottage / house, flashier car etc. then so be it. I'd rather go to bed at night knowing I have cover for redundancy, change of circumstance etc...than to waste it on aga features, BMW and all that crap. Having said that, chatter has got a LOT quieter recently
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2009 French Grand Prix Cancelled
leftiebeard replied to deadman's topic in House prices and the economy
The team for the Credit Crunch / HPC etc. would have been the old Wimbledon FC - a club that lived within its means, achieved (moderate) success, and was always there to fight another day. Though like many others it got greedy in the end, screwed its supporters and is now languishes in the lower leagues. I agree with many others - the quicker the obsence circus of the Premier League is wound down, the better for everyone. -
With English like that, you should be teaching it. If only some Brits would take lessons (hard work etc.) from the many industrious Poles who have been living here, we'd be a better country for it. Good luck to you, Sir.
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"The fascinating tower that gives the Betony such impact makes a powerful statement of the innovative, bold approach running throughout every aspect of the interiors." What utter guff. As many others have said these prices deserve to crash.
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Heard This Anecdote On The Train This Morning
leftiebeard replied to Hopeful FTB's topic in House prices and the economy
Offices are becoming trickier places to operate; more and more colleagues are feeling serious HPC pain; some talking openly about financial problems, others more circumspect. You need to be diplomatic when opening up a conversation similiar to a HPC thread! Not something I'm always brilliant at. -
Olympic Opening Ceremony: Thoughts For 2012
leftiebeard replied to Sledgehead's topic in House prices and the economy
The idea of cultural displays must be causing dismay in 10 Downing Street; the true soul of Britain will be exposed in 2012; our debauched, vacuous lifestyles, our lack of a traditional identity will signal the true end of Britain's respect / standing in the world. You can guarantee there will be very little place for our history, or at least that prior to 1960. The athletes village will probably house a huge mosque, but the christian chapel will be relegated to a broom cupboard. I sincerely hope the above is incorrect; but I do worry. -
They're going to have to lower some of these estimates http://www.eigroup.co.uk/auctioneers/templ...=1&l=509675
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Tesco Diversifies Product Lines In Richmond Upon Thames
leftiebeard replied to Mikesev's topic in Anecdotals
Are they selling Sackcloth + Ashes (BOGOF) in the 'Tesco Value' clothes range? A best seller for sure... -
More evidence of the stupid world we've been inhabiting for far too long. These supped up areas of Northern towns are going to take a pounding over the next 18months.
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Fascinating thread; some real honesty and good debate. Best of luck to you totty, Sir.
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Private sector salaries, public sector pensions. Disgusting; a farce and a betrayal. Make these contracts short term, with public (re)appointment hearings.
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Starbucks Posts First Loss
leftiebeard replied to interestrateripoff's topic in House prices and the economy
when did you last see fit totty in a local SE London cafe? At least Starbucks et al made our days that little bit brighter... -
Britains Banks Contemplating Massive Hpc
leftiebeard replied to OLDFTB's topic in House prices and the economy
Its time to sweep out the whole darn lot; let the banks fail, and then start again, bringing in a maturity and perspective that has been sadly lacking. This bear food is great on a Friday evening.. -
Thousands Of Airline Job Losses
leftiebeard replied to Caribbean Beauty's topic in House prices and the economy
Time to buy shares in static caravan manufacturers - they offer better value holidays, and the environments / parks are improving.... -
Commend his honesty; though he's in the stick sadly.
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Good grief. He should be sodding reducing spending, not weak promises to give no more. And also, AD - Shift those billions spent on truancy programmes into national service / hard labour schemes etc. - anything to try and equip the nation's yoof to acquire skills that will see us through a long term weakening of the economy.
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Middle Classes Worst Hit By Housing Slump
leftiebeard replied to The Masked Tulip's topic in House prices and the economy
better for vendors to adjust the price downwards and secure a sell now, than try again in 6 months time. Brickor Mortis will give way to rapid decomposition by then... -
Pakistani Investors Stone Stock Exchange
leftiebeard replied to interestrateripoff's topic in Financial markets
We're going to see more of this I'm afraid in Pakistan, India and S.Africa to name but 3. Too much too soon, with little understanding of market dynamics beyond the elites in these countries. Regulation though must be better than we have in UK. -
You've Got What You've Hoped And Prayed For
leftiebeard replied to Bobbins's topic in House prices and the economy
Great! Made me laugh out loud in office; colleagues now gathering round desk with me having to explain! Keep us amused Muggle. -
15,000 Travel Agents To Join The Unemployed....
leftiebeard replied to Caribbean Beauty's topic in Anecdotals
Travel has followed the same trend as house prices over last 10 years. What happened to the camp sites on the continent so popular in the 80's? We've gone greedy with our time off; spend '000s on trips to the far flung corners of the globe. Same symptoms, same causes, same results. -
You've Got What You've Hoped And Prayed For
leftiebeard replied to Bobbins's topic in House prices and the economy
Its time to dig in, get those barricades up, clean your shot-guns; this is going to get messy. This rotten, greedy, joke of a country is going to start the long road to recovery; but not before a Parisian 1789 re-run. Hold tight. -
Ea Tells It Liek It Is Shock
leftiebeard replied to Bearfacts's topic in House prices and the economy
Went with a B Marcus agent to view a house yesterday; poor girl. It was her first week in the job, no more than 20, trying to shift a house that's overpriced and been on the market for 6 months. She's going to get a rough ride me thinks.