A proper British company

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DaveB replied

5 November 2007, 12:50
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

it also helps that he got planning permission for all those barns, that wouldn't happen everywhere, there would for sure be some nimby wanting to scupper the company's chances for growth and employing more because the barns would spoil their view ala Dyson

Milan.

The place is out in the wilds in the middle of nowhere in Lincolnshire, there's no other bugger for miles around him to complain
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gingerjedi replied

5 November 2007, 12:43
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Perhaps he donates all the profits to New Labour to help them fight a war with Iraq, Afghanistan and soon Iran.

This way a lot more Landrovers will be needed.

No, the Toyota Hilux is their road weapon of choice... hmmm I've got an idea... trouble is they never break down.
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milanbenes replied

5 November 2007, 12:32
it also helps that he got planning permission for all those barns, that wouldn't happen everywhere, there would for sure be some nimby wanting to scupper the company's chances for growth and employing more because the barns would spoil their view ala Dyson

Milan.
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DimPrawn replied

5 November 2007, 12:10
Perhaps he donates all the profits to New Labour to help them fight a war with Iraq, Afghanistan and soon Iran.

This way a lot more Landrovers will be needed.
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Churchill replied

5 November 2007, 12:07
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

Did he forget to add "...to other people"?

Perhaps he pays himself a realistic salary and doesn't depend on dividends.
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NotAllThere replied

5 November 2007, 12:03
I am the only shareholder. I have no dividends to pay

Did he forget to add "...to other people"?
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TheFaQQer replied

5 November 2007, 11:56
Originally posted by _V_ View Post

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/h...ers/html/1.stm

Makes ya proud.

Indeed it does make one proud. An uplifting story on a pretty lousy morning.
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DodgyAgent replied

5 November 2007, 10:39
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

And not a f****** agent in sight

I am sure I saw one lurking in the background with a handful of CVs of Kosovan mechanics
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DimPrawn replied

5 November 2007, 10:37
And not a f****** agent in sight
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DodgyAgent replied

5 November 2007, 10:37
Originally posted by _V_ View Post

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/h...ers/html/1.stm

Makes ya proud.

And not a f****** computer in sight
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_V_ started a topic A proper British company

5 November 2007, 10:30
A proper British company

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/h...ers/html/1.stm

Makes ya proud.
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