Bleep1673 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, ckn said: Siberia My bad, no reading glasses & half a bottle of rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 20 hours ago, Shadow said: I stand corrected. I am ashamed my knowledge of 101 Dalmations is entirely Disney related. it annoyed me as a child and I am one to bear a grudge...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 We got our council tax bill in today. Apparently I overpaid by one month in this year so it has reduced next year's bill. I pay my mortgage and council tax manually rather than by direct debit because both the council and the Halifax have screwed them up in the past. I just got the council one wrong and paid an extra payment at the end of January when it was in the two months off period. If I get them wrong then I can blame myself rather than trying to convince another organisation that refuses to admit it could ever get anything wrong. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Im trying to sort my tax now. I officially finish with my current company at the end of March. They will withhold my salary in order to ensure my full tax bill is fully paid. As i start a new job in April/May, i'm hoping i can just continue to pay monthly. This will be a difficult conversation. Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Update. I cannot do this. I will not pay any tax this year on my new jobs earnings, i will pay that in March 2020... Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 I am off today and having a lazy morning, the wife stuck on Jeremy Vine’s Channel 5 show. Deary me, it’s Kipper central, isn’t it? Hang ‘em and flog ‘em over the Begum woman and her baby. Sell off the NHS. And so on. Headphones on and into my comfy champagne socialism with James O’Brien. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Our neighbours are having their trees topped out, I’m at home today so asked them to quote for mine getting done as well given they look like they’re doing a good job. £50, and they’ll do it today. I think that’s the cheapest I’ve ever had that sort of work done. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, ckn said: Our neighbours are having their trees topped out, I’m at home today so asked them to quote for mine getting done as well given they look like they’re doing a good job. £50, and they’ll do it today. I think that’s the cheapest I’ve ever had that sort of work done. Now go and ask for a VAT receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 16 minutes ago, ckn said: Our neighbours are having their trees topped out, I’m at home today so asked them to quote for mine getting done as well given they look like they’re doing a good job. £50, and they’ll do it today. I think that’s the cheapest I’ve ever had that sort of work done. That'll be £50 back pocket, and their boss won't even know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: That'll be £50 back pocket, and their boss won't even know. It's too cheap to be the "unregulated, itinerant" end of the market. Had one group knock on my door a few years ago and offer to cut back my 450 year old Oak Tree. "Mr Smith" took a look at it quoted £500 and then asked why they plant trees like that so close to houses. Did I mention the house was built in 1986? He was told to sling his hook at the high port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: That'll be £50 back pocket, and their boss won't even know. It was the boss who quoted me! He did it before sodding off to do other quotes on other bits of work "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, ckn said: It was the boss who quoted me! He did it before sodding off to do other quotes on other bits of work I was doing a house clearance for BHF Sat 2 march, and the boss (Van Driver is self-employed) went off to leave a freezer with someone in Maidstone, and do a quote, for another House clearance, telling me to clear the room that was an office, and he'll be back in an hour. 2 hours later he returned, with me sitting in the garden with a load of ex-desks, and filing cabinets (from IKEA), that I had managed to destroy on my own, didn't get any more for it. Got another one tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 My neighbour across the way is really annoying me. Kid plays basketball on the roof which is incredibly annoying. Theres a court 3 mins walk away. Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Back in 2017, we went to see Tom Petty at Hyde Park and have had spam from the event ever since. Today I got notification of a "must see" event this summer: Barbra Streisand. I will wake up one day and it'll be still early 2016... "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have to go into London now by train. I'll be there mid-afternoon but the meeting finishes at 5pm. I have a choice, book a peak train or wait until nearly 7pm so I can use an off-peak one. £50 difference in price. I think I'll find a quiet coffee place and wait... "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ckn said: I have to go into London now by train. I'll be there mid-afternoon but the meeting finishes at 5pm. I have a choice, book a peak train or wait until nearly 7pm so I can use an off-peak one. £50 difference in price. I think I'll find a quiet coffee place and wait... Not in Kings Cross you won't. Try the pub, they are usually quiet round there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: Not in Kings Cross you won't. Try the pub, they are usually quiet round there. There’s a few around Liverpool Street that aren’t that bad, even at rush hour "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I’m in a coffee shop waiting on my train and there’s a group of lecturers behind me planning next week’s lessons. Senior: “We’re covering game theory next week, how are you with that and have you gone through the materials?” Older chap: “I’ve never been one for games, I can barely turn on my computer”. (Tumbleweed...) I’m sitting here sniggering away and hoping I don’t get seen. After a respectful pause, other young lady: “you’re not joking, are you?” That just makes it worse "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Luxury Breakfast today: Maple coated bacon, rare breed sausages (Even rarer now), Eggs, toast, local 'srooms, grilled cherry toms, left over chicken wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Sorry mate. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 hours ago, DavidM said: Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Went through similar with my own father, sincerest condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 14 hours ago, DavidM said: Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Awful to read. Hope you're as okay as possible. My sincere condolences. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 15 hours ago, DavidM said: Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Sorry to hear about your loss. The cancer charities in most areas have grief councilling services who have been through this many times with others and can genuinely help families in your situation. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 15 hours ago, DavidM said: Truly horrendous day . My dads been ill with cancer for nearly two years and passed this morning after an indescribable last few weeks . Anyone who’s been through it will know how cruel it is . Still in shock at present , however much you await it it makes no difference Sorry for your loss. Whether their passing is quick or slow, it still hurts when someone you care for goes. Time does not heal, but it does make loss more bearable. Eventually. Stay strong and seek help if you think you might need it. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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