My Lunch (Toasted)

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Lucy replied

5 March 2008, 10:26
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Not in the habit of posting the usual what I had for lunch drivel, but sometimes things in London drive me nuts.

Just bought a falafel sandwich, asked if that was hot or cold and told they could toast it for me. to which I agreed.

Then got charged, and there was an increase - I asked what for and they told me for having it toasted.

The cost of having a sandwich toasted (All of 45 secs), 60p. WTF!?!?!

There you go expecting something for free, again.

You've never owned a small business have you?
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Moscow Mule replied

5 March 2008, 07:58
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Well, compared to a donor kebab they are ... I think.

Chicken shish, no sauce. Proper healthy and that innit.
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snaw replied

4 March 2008, 18:58
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

Fried mashed chickpea? Not exactly a salad now is it?

Well, compared to a donor kebab they are ... I think.
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Moscow Mule replied

4 March 2008, 18:44
Originally posted by snaw View Post

It's the other 'healthy' thing they sell in kebab shops. HTH.

Fried mashed chickpea? Not exactly a salad now is it?
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snaw replied

4 March 2008, 18:15
Originally posted by Board Game Geek View Post

Is that foreign food ?

It's the other 'healthy' thing they sell in kebab shops. HTH.
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Board Game Geek replied

4 March 2008, 16:49
Luvvie food ?

Ah, that explains everything.
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51st State replied

4 March 2008, 16:43
Originally posted by Board Game Geek View Post

Is that foreign food ?

thespian
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Board Game Geek replied

4 March 2008, 16:40
falafel

Is that foreign food ?
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Pondlife replied

4 March 2008, 13:40
You're not thinking like a proper contractor.

60p for 45 seconds is £48 p/h or £384 per day.

If your rate is more than that you've made a profit.

Just charge the client and get over it

Edit: obviously, expense the sarnie as well.
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HRH replied

4 March 2008, 13:37
I got charged 40p for adding 3 slices of tomato to my sandwich last week. This country is going to hell in a handcart!
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The Master replied

4 March 2008, 13:18
Originally posted by snaw View Post

OK so that accounts for 30p or my sarnie.

Didn't know that, greedy bstards.

Yes, VAT on takeaway (hot) food was introduced by the Tories. Of course, it's not just the 17.5% on the item, it's all the extra costs that stem from accounting for it.
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snaw replied

4 March 2008, 13:16
OK so that accounts for 30p or my sarnie.

Didn't know that, greedy bstards.
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Moscow Mule replied

4 March 2008, 13:15
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Not in the habit of posting the usual what I had for lunch drivel, but sometimes things in London drive me nuts.

Just bought a falafel sandwich, asked if that was hot or cold and told they could toast it for me. to which I agreed.

Then got charged, and there was an increase - I asked what for and they told me for having it toasted.

The cost of having a sandwich toasted (All of 45 secs), 60p. WTF!?!?!

So work in Glasgow?

And stop being vegetarian...
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The Master replied

4 March 2008, 13:14
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Not in the habit of posting the usual what I had for lunch drivel, but sometimes things in London drive me nuts.

Just bought a falafel sandwich, asked if that was hot or cold and told they could toast it for me. to which I agreed.

Then got charged, and there was an increase - I asked what for and they told me for having it toasted.

The cost of having a sandwich toasted (All of 45 secs), 60p. WTF!?!?!

Hot takeaway food has VAT levied on it.

HTH.
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snaw started a topic My Lunch (Toasted)

4 March 2008, 13:13
My Lunch (Toasted)

Not in the habit of posting the usual what I had for lunch drivel, but sometimes things in London drive me nuts.

Just bought a falafel sandwich, asked if that was hot or cold and told they could toast it for me. to which I agreed.

Then got charged, and there was an increase - I asked what for and they told me for having it toasted.

The cost of having a sandwich toasted (All of 45 secs), 60p. WTF!?!?!
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