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by Simon
Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Driving in London
Replies: 26
Views: 360

Re: Driving in London

Jimexpl wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 10:07 pm doing 24 in the 20
You MONSTER.
by Simon
Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Randomness
Replies: 8991
Views: 1575140

Re: Randomness

https://www.twitter.com/JamesBlunt/status/1847199405771726982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1847199405771726982%7Ctwgr%5E3b5161d1531a6cbfec10d3433bd51604affcdbea%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thepoke.com%2F2024%2F12%2F02%2Fthis-was-an-open-goal-for-james-blunt...
by Simon
Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Jaguar?
Replies: 86
Views: 3536

Re: Jaguar?

Why does an electric car have such a long bonnet, that's what I'm wondering.

The I-Pace is a clever design because it's a ground up electric car that maximises interior space (more space that an XJ I think I remember reading). Now this?
by Simon
Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Redundancy
Replies: 136
Views: 15753

Re: Redundancy

I'm leaving before I'm pushed Alex, either in this round or the next, but as I'm in the sales org will be going onto gardening leave from Monday onwards. Nothing lined up yet - got a couple of interviews in the offing but will be taking some time to recharge over Christmas and do some bits around th...
by Simon
Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Redundancy
Replies: 136
Views: 15753

Re: Redundancy

Simon wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:40 pm My turn this time. :(
Last day is this Friday. :(
by Simon
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 3203
Views: 755256

Re: Decent car YouTubes

On the collection, I'm sort of torn. On the one hand they've preserved some real rare cars, like the MG SV and the AMG Black. On the other they said that there were a few more of the RS Focus off site, and I'm wondering 'why'? That just gets to hoarding rather than collecting and preserving doesn't ...
by Simon
Sun Dec 01, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 3203
Views: 755256

Re: Decent car YouTubes

This is worth a watch.

by Simon
Sat Nov 30, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is there any substance to astrology?
Replies: 60
Views: 3891

Re: Is there any substance to astrology?

My 4 year old nephew in Brazil went running into the kitchen a couple of weeks ago proclaiming 'Mummy, I've killed a scorpion in my bedroom'.

And sure enough, he had. Hard as nails!

(And lucky).
by Simon
Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The House Projects Thread
Replies: 2514
Views: 674615

Re: The House Projects Thread

DeskJockey wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:00 pm Today I learned that uPVC doors have a summer and winter setting! Random YouTube video with someone explaining how to adjust them. One minute with an Allen key and the front door now seals a lot better, especially at the top. Small wins.
Link please? I never knew that was a thing.
by Simon
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interview presentation advice
Replies: 28
Views: 567

Re: Interview presentation advice

Tell them what you're going to tell them.
Tell them.
Tell them what you've told them.

???
Profit.
by Simon
Thu Nov 28, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Randomness
Replies: 8991
Views: 1575140

Re: Randomness

Bless him. He was over the moon.
by Simon
Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets
Replies: 21
Views: 579

Re: Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets

Chris Hayward, policy chairman of the City of London Corporation, said the decision represented a "positive new chapter" for the markets as it "empowers traders to build a sustainable future in premises that align with their long-term business goals". He added: "By stepping...
by Simon
Tue Nov 26, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bye bye Starmer
Replies: 1266
Views: 54961

Re: Bye bye Starmer

5.5% rise in value for agricultural land over the last 12 months which would equal £180k increase in value on £4m of land. That's a pretty decent return, especially given the aforementioned relief on various taxes. Get the farm contracted out so that it's still in use and you're basically printing ...
by Simon
Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Do you service wash?
Replies: 10
Views: 464

Re: Do you service wash?

^^^ Ark at Mr Posh 'ere...
by Simon
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Twitter
Replies: 1267
Views: 211220

Re: Twitter

Facts right there
by Simon
Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ukraine
Replies: 1073
Views: 87395

Re: Ukraine

Those numbers are wrong. Ukraine has converted several russian ships to special submarines already.
by Simon
Fri Nov 22, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bye bye Starmer
Replies: 1266
Views: 54961

Re: Bye bye Starmer

First, why should it matter how many beneficiaries there are of an estate (though I'm not sure if that is part of your point)? A couple with a few millions in assets on death and one child shouldn't have their estate taxed differently to a similarly wealthy couple who have 4 kids and 16 grandchildr...
by Simon
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bye bye Starmer
Replies: 1266
Views: 54961

Re: Bye bye Starmer

I don’t hate that idea tbh. I knew we could find some common ground. ;) A large estate of an elderly relative that's distributed amongst maybe a dozen or more offspring, grandchildren, cousins, etc etc shouldn't be taxed at 40% out of the gate. Let's shift the burden to the recipient, and it would ...
by Simon
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bye bye Starmer
Replies: 1266
Views: 54961

Re: Bye bye Starmer

Still a long way from anything but a tiny minority though. I said before I don’t necessarily have a problem with making the threshold higher. Make it £3mil with no exemptions or allowances. If IHT is really sticking around then yes, a more realistic threshold is better. Another idea that I heard th...
by Simon
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bye bye Starmer
Replies: 1266
Views: 54961

Re: Bye bye Starmer

ZedLeg wrote: Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:27 am Again with this complete lack of touch with reality. according to gov figures 4% of estates pay inheritance tax, because £325k is a lot of money.
According to Reeves herself, in her budget speech, it's 6% now. And that number is only going up.