Things that annoy me (8 Viewers)

[tdubel]

Tom,

I agree that communication is important, however we all have a 'bias' based on our culture, religion etc that seems to make it difficult for some to see anothers point of view, which obviously does 'test' people now and then.

Anyhow, I do enjoy renovating work, I have repainted about 50% of my house and today I arranged for all the 'junk' out of my old shed, plus a surplus old bed etc, to be taken to the tip (garbage dump). The garden maintenance guy of our complex, who also works at Australia Zoo, is always happy to help me out as we have similar interests in animals, the environment etc. He quoted me $30 in tip fees but when he returned he said they charged him $50, there's no exact method in their fee calculations, depends on who is on the weigh bridge at the time, so I gave him another $20.

But talk about 'things that annoy me', $50 for a few items, some of which they could resell, it's no wonder people just dump stuff in the bush around here.

That is government at its best, there is a fee for everything, in Maryland, we have a flush tax as well as a rain tax at one time.
Tom

 

[OzDigger]

That is government at its best, there is a fee for everything, in Maryland, we have a flush tax as well as a rain tax at one time.
Tom

An Iran tax can't be far away for you guys, wars are expensive.

 

[tdubel]

An Iran tax can't be far away for you guys, wars are expensive.

They are but honestly they usually become economic booms for spending. Interesting how that works.
TD

 

[OzDigger]

They are but honestly they usually become economic booms for spending. Interesting how that works.
TD

There's certainly a lot of spending lately, and some individuals and countries may experience an economic boom. However, for most countries, an economic boom usually requires reliable fuel (Oil) supplies. Don't forget that Japan went to war in WW2 due to Oil (and Iron) embargoes. China's economy is currently suffering because they get most of their oil from Iran, and Iran will exploit this further. I knew Iran were in this war for the long term when they started to mine the straights etc. Yeah some guys on the forum may say; 'bring China and Russia on, we can take them', but approx 80% of Americans don't want this war, and Trump is becoming less popular on a daily basis, and the guy is nearly 80, that is the reality.

 

[Terp152]

The Bank of England is removing the image of Winston CHurchill (and Alan Turing) from the currency. They will be replaced by scenes of nature. How sad.

 

[Horus]

The Bank of England is removing the image of Winston CHurchill (and Alan Turing) from the currency. They will be replaced by scenes of nature. How sad.

Yes, current figures other than Charlie boy on the banknotes are, Churchill on the £5, Jane Austen the Author on the £10, Joseph Turner, the artist on the £20 and Alan Turing on the £50.

Before 1960. When Queen Elizabeth first appeared on banknotes, with a depiction of Britain's on the otherside, there was only Britannia on front of banknotes (10 shilling and £1) and a depiction of the Bank of England on the other.

The Bank of England says controversy over some of the choices of figures is why they're going to change.

Controversy and not wanting to upset the French and Spanish probably explains why Lord Nelson never got to appear, though the Duke of Wellington did.

As to the proposed future changes, that which mustn't be mentioned is probably the driver behind this, just my opinion of course.

 

[tdubel]

There's certainly a lot of spending lately, and some individuals and countries may experience an economic boom. However, for most countries, an economic boom usually requires reliable fuel (Oil) supplies. Don't forget that Japan went to war in WW2 due to Oil (and Iron) embargoes. China's economy is currently suffering because they get most of their oil from Iran, and Iran will exploit this further. I knew Iran were in this war for the long term when they started to mine the straights etc. Yeah some guys on the forum may say; 'bring China and Russia on, we can take them', but approx 80% of Americans don't want this war, and Trump is becoming less popular on a daily basis, and the guy is nearly 80, that is the reality

I don't want a prolonged war either. That said, if it takes a month of outright destruction on our part to eliminate the future thread and kill everyone in that regime, I can stomach that. Interestingly enough, my energy projects are like gangbusters, more work than time here in the US.
Tom

 

[OzDigger]

I don't want a prolonged war either. That said, if it takes a month of outright destruction on our part to eliminate the future thread and kill everyone in that regime, I can stomach that. Interestingly enough, my energy projects are like gangbusters, more work than time here in the US.
Tom

Tom, IMO there's too much emphasis placed on 'destroying' their leaders, they will soon be replaced, usually by someone 'badder'. Iran has a population of 90 million, Ten times Israel's, and the increasing 'collateral' damage in this war will ensure an increasing number of 'martyrs' to their 'cause'. And they won't stop if/when Trump decides to 'stop' his war, it will be a 'never ending war against the Devil' to them.

As for energy, our state and federal governments have cut subsidies etc to home owners, and the energy companies no longer want solar power 'contributions' from consumers due to technical issues etc. I'm not sure what those issues are, I looked at getting solar power with batteries etc but have decided to wait and see. I haven't paid a power bill in over 18 months due to government grants, but that stopped recently, so my power bill will be ramping up each quarter, estimated average of $350 over Three months. Which is not bad considering I use the Aircon more in my Autumn years, at 67 prob more like my Winter years