1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Corona Virus Treatment

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by ricky101, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. Mike Allen

    Mike Allen Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Messages:
    2,861
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired. Plant Pathologist.
    Location:
    Eltham. SE. London
    Ratings:
    +6,097
    Piggy.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • shiney

      shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jul 3, 2006
      Messages:
      61,332
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired - Last Century!!!
      Location:
      Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
      Ratings:
      +118,372
      But you may be eating the half they are paying for! :hate-shocked: Then it's theft :yikes:
       
      • Funny Funny x 3
      • Scrungee

        Scrungee Well known for it

        Joined:
        Dec 5, 2010
        Messages:
        16,524
        Location:
        Central England on heavy clay soil
        Ratings:
        +28,997
        In the UK our 2 metres is 6 feet (1.8 metres):

        [​IMG]

        or the length of a broom handle + an arm (which all differ):

        ETuT8dCXQAAXLiq.jpeg


        Which leaves very many people confused as they don't know which distance to ignore.
         
        • Friendly Friendly x 1
        • Creative Creative x 1
          Last edited: Jul 9, 2020
        • shiney

          shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

          Joined:
          Jul 3, 2006
          Messages:
          61,332
          Gender:
          Male
          Occupation:
          Retired - Last Century!!!
          Location:
          Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
          Ratings:
          +118,372
          I find it very difficult carrying a broom everywhere. :sad:
           
          • Funny Funny x 3
          • shiney

            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jul 3, 2006
            Messages:
            61,332
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired - Last Century!!!
            Location:
            Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
            Ratings:
            +118,372
            @Sandy Ground (apologies for being totally of topic for a moment) you may remember we discussed the problem of bees on the lawn when mowing and you said you would look at a brush or a blower attached to the front of the mower (mention of a broom brought it to mind). My new mower has solved the problem. :thumbsup: The exhaust has been repositioned and now blows straight forward and works quite well. :)
             
            • Like Like x 2
            • Sandy Ground

              Sandy Ground Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Jun 10, 2015
              Messages:
              2,268
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Making things of note.
              Location:
              Scania, Sweden
              Ratings:
              +5,368
              I regard Mp's as being daft as brushes, and the country does not seem to have any problem carrying them! :whistle::loll:

              @shiney, I do recall. Good to see the problem solved for you.

              @Scrungee the "6 feet/2 metres thing proves something that I have thought for quite a while. The UK is converting to metric inch by inch...and there is still a short distance to go!

              Apologies in advance to everyone for going off ropic with this post.
               
              • Funny Funny x 3
              • Like Like x 1
              • pete

                pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                Joined:
                Jan 9, 2005
                Messages:
                48,136
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Mid Kent
                Ratings:
                +85,714
                We've still got 6in and 18mm to go. :biggrin:
                 
                • Funny Funny x 3
                • shiney

                  shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  Jul 3, 2006
                  Messages:
                  61,332
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Retired - Last Century!!!
                  Location:
                  Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                  Ratings:
                  +118,372
                  I had enough trouble converting from cubits! :doh:
                   
                  • Funny Funny x 2
                  • Scrungee

                    Scrungee Well known for it

                    Joined:
                    Dec 5, 2010
                    Messages:
                    16,524
                    Location:
                    Central England on heavy clay soil
                    Ratings:
                    +28,997
                    :ideaIPB: Will you get a rebate for any 20% VAT you've already paid on deposits, now it's been reduced to 5% on hols?
                     
                  • JWK

                    JWK Gardener Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Jun 3, 2008
                    Messages:
                    30,849
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Location:
                    Surrey
                    Ratings:
                    +46,068
                    I wondered about that - will certainly try :blue thumb:

                    We are down to two breaks now, the third one got cancelled, it involved swimming pools and spas and that is just not worth the risk even if they were allowed to open.
                     
                  • shiney

                    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Jul 3, 2006
                    Messages:
                    61,332
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired - Last Century!!!
                    Location:
                    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                    Ratings:
                    +118,372
                    All ours were cancelled - either by us or them. We have had the deposit back from all except one of them that we have moved to 2022. The VAT will be back on by then.

                    Most holiday invoices only show deposits as a separate figure and they are certain to argue that the lower VAT rate will show on the final balance.
                     
                  • Scrungee

                    Scrungee Well known for it

                    Joined:
                    Dec 5, 2010
                    Messages:
                    16,524
                    Location:
                    Central England on heavy clay soil
                    Ratings:
                    +28,997
                    I will only potentially save between £1.25 and £1.88 per night on the £10 - £15/night campsite pitch fees I pay, but I expect their prices will remain the same (at best) and they will simply charge their price list wording from "all charges include VAT at 20%" to all charges include VAT at 5% :frown:
                     
                    • Agree Agree x 1
                    • shiney

                      shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                      Joined:
                      Jul 3, 2006
                      Messages:
                      61,332
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Occupation:
                      Retired - Last Century!!!
                      Location:
                      Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                      Ratings:
                      +118,372
                      They might, possibly :whistle:, reduce it by a pound.

                      [​IMG]
                       
                      • Funny Funny x 1
                      • Victoria

                        Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                        Joined:
                        Jun 9, 2006
                        Messages:
                        30,288
                        Occupation:
                        Lady of Leisure
                        Location:
                        Messines, Algarve
                        Ratings:
                        +50,730
                        You have to laugh ...

                        upload_2020-7-15_14-49-51.png
                         
                        • Funny Funny x 7
                        • Scrungee

                          Scrungee Well known for it

                          Joined:
                          Dec 5, 2010
                          Messages:
                          16,524
                          Location:
                          Central England on heavy clay soil
                          Ratings:
                          +28,997
                          If you've got an MOT test coming up, beware. Just went to book my car in (with garage that does servicing to keep warranty valid) as mine is due in a month, and was told there's a 3 month waiting list caused by loads of people who are still exempt booking up all the slots and preventing those whos mots are due from 1st Aug getting one done. Luckily a local garage can fit me in before it expires.
                           
                          • Informative Informative x 2
                          • Agree Agree x 1
                          Loading...

                          Share This Page

                          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                            Dismiss Notice