So what if it's cheap and tastes good.
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So much for going down the plumbing route
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffockJW
Whilst I broadly agree with the above I do not concur that the NHS should not be privatised,be that as it may an example which confirms the above would be the rates of the Prostitutes of Amsterdam.
Before the Euro their basic rate was 50 Guilders which is appox 25 Euros, however after the Euro prices then prices rose overnight from 25 Euros to 50 Euros, and the market continued as the punters seemed happy enough to pay this exhorbitant hike.
But you still claim the expense with a reciept eh?Comment
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No I have never indulged, a big bad contractor told me then he ran away.Originally posted by PhoenixBut you still claim the expense with a reciept eh?
For my fellow contractors who may be tempted by the siren calls of the red light area, remember its all fun and games until somebody loses an eye.
And then you'll be sorry and wished you had stayed at home fitting that new carpet instead.Comment
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffockNo I have never indulged, a big bad contractor told me then he ran away.
For my fellow contractors who may be tempted by the siren calls of the red light area, remember its all fun and games until somebody loses an eye.
And then you'll be sorry and wished you had stayed at home fitting that new carpet instead.
I bet you never inhale either
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