Crazyface
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Actually, it's getting a bit of a dead duck, pubs are empty, unless in the cities.
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Orikoru
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Well Guinness probably costs about £11.50 a pint nowadays doesn't it? That'll kill the magic somewhat.
Crazyface
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No no no. Do not get at people who actually want celebrate our national saints day. I think it's great that some still have a bit of patriotic pride still in them. Mine up and left years ago, and I was a big fan of saying I was English. But no more. I just want to leave the country and watch from afar as it goes under
Crazyface
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That reminds me of a time I went into my local a few years ago on Paddy's day and said what the heck I'll have a pint of Guinness. The lad behind the bar said "no you won't". This went back a forward for a bit till he relented and said..." Ok then" and poured me a pint. Then looked in the eye and said "that's SIX POUNDS FIFTY" "WHAT!"? "Told you" he said.
Tashyboy
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As the kids sing along to the tune of tragedy by the Bee Gees
tragedy, coughs and sneezes spread diseases tragedy
Neilds
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Needs updating for the vape sharing as that appears to be the source of the outbreak.As the kids sing along to the tune of tragedy by the Bee Gees
tragedy, coughs and sneezes spread diseases tragedy
Oddsocks
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Random irritation - prices increases due to “ rise in fuel / energy costs “ - apparently this effects everything from manufacturing of raw material, transportation cost of said raw material, energy to run manufacturing machines, costs to transport manufactured end product.
I get that…..but……. Why is there rarely a reduction when energy / fuel prices drop back to level? I recall a few years back diesel got to £1.75 p/l ish and a company had an 13% increase, fuel went back to around £1.40 p/l yet the prices were never reduced. Diesel now back to £1.60 p/l and along comes a 15% increase. the latest peak in fuel is not as high as previous peaks. In effect it should have been a 13% increase, 10% reduction once stable and now a 10% temporary increase with a potential 8% decrease once prices return to normal.
I know diesel isn’t the only energy cost but is used as a measure, it boils my piss!
I get that…..but……. Why is there rarely a reduction when energy / fuel prices drop back to level? I recall a few years back diesel got to £1.75 p/l ish and a company had an 13% increase, fuel went back to around £1.40 p/l yet the prices were never reduced. Diesel now back to £1.60 p/l and along comes a 15% increase. the latest peak in fuel is not as high as previous peaks. In effect it should have been a 13% increase, 10% reduction once stable and now a 10% temporary increase with a potential 8% decrease once prices return to normal.
I know diesel isn’t the only energy cost but is used as a measure, it boils my piss!
PaulMdj
Well-known member
I’m very proud to be English, I just don’t need to wave a flag or celebrate it on one particular day.
Tashyboy
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There’s a good read up on it on the BBC. It mentions about previous outbreaks, the last being in a Nursery. This one is supposed to be based a round a Nightclub but
Quote,
How is it spread?
Infections that cause meningitis can be spread through sneezing, coughing and kissing.Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. The infection can also be spread by someone with meningitis, although this is less common.
Most cases happen individually, but outbreaks sometimes occur in schools or where people share living spaces, like university halls.
I suppose with changing lifestyles which now include vapes, people have to be more aware of the implications of sharing.
jim8flog
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As the kids sing along to the tune of tragedy by the Bee Gees
tragedy, coughs and sneezes spread diseases tragedy
Had me thinking "coughs and sneazels cause diseasels"
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Oh it’s absolutely my fault for leaving it out where she could use it to pay for her petrol!So basically it is your fault.
Why would you leave your wallet were your wife could find it so easily?
Just saving you a conversation later mate
Oh and I got the “don’t moan at me it’s not my fault your work had a go at you for losing your ID”.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Might be worth reading what I said
Too many take it beyond patriotism and into nationalism
Sid Rixon IV
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Very diplomatic!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
There is nothing wrong with flying a flag - what matters is the motivation behind doing so.
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Dunno I find grown men flying a flag for any reason in the name of being patriotic absolutely cringe worthy
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PaulMdj
Well-known member
This ^^^
I used to go to the golf club for a St George’s Day dinner. The room was decorated with the flag, bunting & roses. For me, not to do so would be like Christmas without a tree.
I think there’s a time and place for it.
I think there’s a time and place for it.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
What really matters is the motivation behind the 'show of patriotism' - whether that be by an individual or otherwise. And in respect of an individual flying a flag - the context is just as important as the motivation. As much as I have pride in seeing the Saltire flown - I myself would not wave one except perhaps in specific (mostly sporting) contexts
