Grumpy Git

17 minutes ago, GboroRam said:

I've just been reading that China has devised a nuclear powered battery ......................

I can just imagine pulling into the filling/charging station............

'Eight ounces of plutonium please' (what could possibly go wrong)?

I can't remember the actual figures, but the privitised railway operators get something like 5x the subsidies in real terms than the old British Rail.

But it's perfectly acceptable now, as that money is being trousered by shareholders!!!

7 minutes ago, Gaspode said:

That sort of argument just makes you want to spit….

Unless you enjoyed 'Saltburn'? 🤢

9 hours ago, David said:

115 charges is a lot, I grant you that.

So why not break them down, 10 at a time in chronological order. 

I suspect you're right, PL write it off, or come to an agreement with Man City where they pay X million fine and grassroots funding, try and spin it into a positive for the game and a win for them.

A bit like Bernie Ecclestone in his bribery case in Germany. He paid £60,000,000 and basically became 'innocent'.

Shameless.

7 hours ago, Ram-Alf said:

And there we have it 😡

https://news.sky.com/story/post-office-scandal-fujitsu-admits-it-was-involved-from-the-very-start-and-helped-prosecute-sub-postmasters-13048987

In no attempt whatsoever to de-politicise this, anyone working class votes precisely for this scenario when they put their X in the Tory box, (no matter how much they want to deny it).

Tugging forelocks is optional.

A bit more evidence of corporate greed in overdrive here:

https://novaramedia.com/2024/01/15/free-money-executives-at-failing-train-company-joke-about-making-money-at-the-taxpayers-expense/

3 minutes ago, jono said:

Overall I think he had a good game 

Wow, just wow.

4 minutes ago, oodledoodle said:

Warne watching a player tomorrow night that he likes. Who wants to narrow that down?

Do Man City have a game?

2 minutes ago, Kernow said:

I don't think he's done anything particularly wrong, but he doesn't look as confident or as match ready as Wildsmith. I didn't think Wildsmith deserved to be dropped, but I'd happily see him back in as I think he's the better of the two keepers.

Thought the Burton goalie looked decent, despite letting 3 in. The double-save was fantastic and he stood-up to NML later.

2 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said:

A win is a win but it is clear we need a mobile, athletic central midfielder with pace. Bird and Conor are just not quick enough. We seem to lose the battle so often there. Think Warne should have bolstered the central midfield 20 minutes earlier. Just an observation, Vickers not convincing, poor handling and kicking. Thought Wilson did ok but Elder poor. Who knows what that goal will mean come the end of the season 😊🐏

Bird is too slow and too negative. He's like a crap Bryan Robson

53 minutes ago, Gritstone Ram said:

Elder is having a shocker.

He wasn't that good

Thommo on for JJ

Er, those having a dig, JJ's flick set-up our goal?

31 minutes ago, SKHunter said:

Sorry should be a footy forum but it just got to me. 

It should be getting to everyone, SKH. Unless youve got a condo in Barbados and a Swiss bank accout.

13 minutes ago, richinspain said:

Or get the Roadrider. Or walk goddam it! Bloody half fans!

#bemoreB4

😂

In true B4 speak, just tell the mrs you're popping out for some milk on Friday morning, and you'll be back Sunday afternoon!

11 minutes ago, VulcanRam said:

 

Average salary (a year) £24,000 Starter. £65,000 Experienced.

Typical hours (a week) 35 to 40 a week.

Less than an MP who get (very generous) pay rises year on year, and some 'work' a lot less than 35 hours a week.

I believe train drivers haven't had a pay rise since 2019.

22 minutes ago, Topram said:

Good old train strikes wish I was on 50k a year for a 4 day week.. another Saturday ruined 

Nowt to stop you applying. No formal qualifications required. Stop moaning and do something about it.

ASLEF strike announced for 3rd February, (Charlton away).

I blame Mark Harpur. 😡

A 40% cut in the government grant in real terms since 2010 for ALL local authorities. Also not allowed to increase council tax by more than 5% per year. It's (going to be) a national scandal.

But like Utch says, we've got more billionaires than ever.

Currently, the country has a record number of people buying a Porsche..........

.............. and a record number of food banks.

On 12/01/2024 at 01:16, Bris Vegas said:

But so many other things were just better in the 90s - football being one of them.

 

You should have been there for the football in the (early) 70's. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

I'd declare the game at Bolton and away win and the game at Reading a three point deduction for Peterborough.

1 hour ago, Mucker1884 said:

What you need is a handy little bag/pouch that carries a roll of poo bags, allowing you to dispense one at a time as required.

Clip on/key ring, even over the shoulder options.
Patterns/colours/designs galore.
Even options that carry the bag roll AND dog treats, in separate compartments!  Marvellous!

Star Seller, and oodles of 5* reviews.

Don't worry about "Low Stock" warnings, as stuff is (hand)-made to keep the stock levels ticking over and/or made to order.  "Sell one, make another" type thing.
So mooch around the site, find the item you want, then find the fabric design/print you like (on something completely different if need be), then message the seller to request a combination of the two, to make a nigh-on bespoke item.

 

Tell her Mucker sent you.  I doubt you'll get a discount, but it won't do me any harm in the Husband-points department!  🤣

 

... just don't message her whilst she's doing my tea though, yeah!  😉

 

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BirdCherryCrafts?ref=shop_sugg_market&search_query=dog

 

 

 

 

 

*Sincere apologies if I have broken any rules just now.  I took a punt, without checking!  Sorry!  

 

 

 

Explains the usename!

Never mind. Whilst the shareholders have been picking-up dividends, the taxpayer will be on the hook for all the costs.

Imagine a world where private companies can get subsidies (even small ones who pay crap wages, so workers get 'tax credits'), but then can somehow pay dividends (privatised railways)? But still somehow the working class are persuaded to vote for these charlatans.

Priscilla

Mrs wanted to see it, (despite her having no time whatsoever for Elvis).

She now has even less time for Elvis!

Nial Horan 5

I'm astounded that no one kicks-up a fuss that a lot of local flooding is because the councils don't have the funds to clear gullies and ditches, (or to keep it apolitical don't choose to clear them).

Why spend a penny now when you can spend a quid later?

One of the problems is sales 'engineers'* not having a f****** clue as to the technical challenges of a given project, only to ensure his employer gets the gig.

It's 100% the reason why I set-up my own business. I got fed-up of going to jobs tooled-up with a donkey when I needed a thoroughbred.

*In my experience, the vast majority of sales 'engineers' are no more than over-promoted used-car dealers.