UK downturn worsens

[AlfredJPruffock]

I got up that bit earlier this morning and then spent 15 minutes looking for the key for my bicycle lock - in some ways I thought it shows that when you try to improve something , which could be getting up a bit earlier or pumping billions into the economy somehow events will conspire to reduce your attempts to improve matters.


PS I remember when Xmas Day was not a Bank Holiday in Scotland - England didnt get New Years Day at that time -I think it was the Heath Gov who declared both Scotland and England would have Xmas and New Years Day as holidays.

[Mich the Tester]

I got up that bit earlier this morning and then spent 15 minutes looking for the key for my bicycle lock - in some ways I thought it shows that when you try to improve something , which could be getting up a bit earlier or pumping billions into the economy somehow events will conspire to reduce your attempts to improve matters.

tulip happens. Exponentially.

[Coalman]

In the 70s power had to be rationed because there wasn't enough to supply all those manufacturing companies 5 days a week.

Thankfully that is not an issue any longer because there is no manufacturing left.

This is the quote I should have put in - oops - need more coffee (but not more than 7 cups or will start halucinating and really believing I'm at work).

Over 50% of the UK's power stations are due for closure in the next 10 years. Current plans to replace are about 20-25%.

We'll be lucky to manage a 3 day week.

[AlfredJPruffock]

tulip happens. Exponentially.

Indeed.

Irony was the aforementioned bicycle key was found in my back trouser pocket which I had diligently placed in the laundry basket last night.

I wont bother getting up that bit earlier tomorrow.

[Mich the Tester]

Indeed.

Irony was the aforementioned bicycle key was found in my back trouser pocket which I had diligently placed in the laundry basket last night.

I wont bother getting up that bit earlier tomorrow.

I got up a bit earlier yesterday and started packing my bag to stay overnight close to ClientCo. I was packing some underwear in the bag and thought ‘where are those underpants I just had in my hand’. Looked around the room and couldn’t find them, so I gave up and took another pair out of the drawer. 10 minutes later I sat down for my morning dump, pulled down my trousers and saw where the undies had gone; I was wearing them.

I’m not very good at early mornings.

[expat]

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PS I remember when Xmas Day was not a Bank Holiday in Scotland - England didnt get New Years Day at that time -I think it was the Heath Gov who declared both Scotland and England would have Xmas and New Years Day as holidays.

A fine example of the 2 nations both improving by learning from each other

Sadly, probably the last time that happened

[TimberWolf]

Irony was the aforementioned bicycle key was found in my back trouser pocket which I had diligently placed in the laundry basket last night.

I use a combination lock for the bike rather than arse about with keys.

[AlfredJPruffock]

I use a combination lock for the bike rather than arse about with keys.

But what happens if you forget the combination ?

Theres the rub ...

[TimberWolf]

But what happens if you forget the combination ?

Theres the rub ...

I only have a one wheeled combination lock

Joking aside, you could easily think of a number that you can remember, even if all the digits are the same.

[_V_]

But what happens if you forget the combination ?

Theres the rub ...

Use your wedding anniversary date as the combination. You're never likely to forget that.