Oh dear, apparently we are in recession (again) - Page 2

Johnny the Fox · 25th April 2012, 13:55

I wish my waistline was in recession

lady zed · 25th April 2012, 17:01

don't blame me, I didn't vote for them.

Pauly · 25th April 2012, 17:27

Not a recession,....a depresion,
Paul

Jules · 25th April 2012, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYER

my hairline has been in recession for years

Wot hairline in my case

There will be no economic recovery while very high Gas Electric and general fuel prices remain.
The government just don't get it do they?
People only have a certain disposable income and the priority is food and fuel, so the majority of earning goes on those.

Nothing left in the purse for anything else and so it goes on.

Government are blaming it on the strong Euro and lack of confidence ...........poppycock MP's need to get real and try and live on an average wage if they want to understand anything about the UK

MrDoodles · 25th April 2012, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Wot hairline in my case

There will be no economic recovery while very high Gas Electric and general fuel prices remain.
The government just don't get it do they?
People only have a certain disposable income and the priority is food and fuel, so the majority of earning goes on those.

Nothing left in the purse for anything else and so it goes on.

Government are blaming it on the strong Euro and lack of confidence ...........poppycock MP's need to get real and try and live on an average wage if they want to understand anything about the UK

Wot 'e said!

greendriver · 25th April 2012, 21:49

Still, on A happy note I can now get 75k off the price of my council house...

On a sad note I am now too old to afford it....

Ros3 · 28th April 2012, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Wot hairline in my case

There will be no economic recovery while very high Gas Electric and general fuel prices remain.
The government just don't get it do they?
People only have a certain disposable income and the priority is food and fuel, so the majority of earning goes on those.

Nothing left in the purse for anything else and so it goes on.

Government are blaming it on the strong Euro and lack of confidence ...........poppycock MP's need to get real and try and live on an average wage if they want to understand anything about the UK

Here Here. The thing that annoys me is when ever anything goes wrong they turn round and say. " Well we were left this problem by the last goverment". That line is wearing very thin now...

Cathyferret · 29th April 2012, 23:38

Being part of the public sector, I (and many thousands of others) have been subject to a pay freeze for two years now, and with many years of below inflation pay rises before than, there's been a long term reduction in our disposable income - so we spend less every year!
In 2004, then in 2007, and now again at the end of 2012 (it shoudl have been last April), the organisation I work for has had a change of name - the last one cost quite a few millions - if the Government want to save money, then they should begin by stopping wasting it - no-one knows what the changes will cost this time round for out organisation. Last time it was all the building signs, stationery, etc, it was also the first time we had a coat of arms developed (they're not cheap!). This time around, again new building signs, etc. etc.

Roverowner · 30th April 2012, 06:32

The town down the road (Norrköping) has just spent millions on the restoration of a building of -historical- interest in the town centre. It was budgeted for about 1, ended up costing 4. The firm has done a runner. Last week they announced that they are closing FIVE primary schools and dishing the kids out amongst the ones that are left. Reason...... no money. It´s called the Swedish Social Wonder.

VVC-Geeza · 30th April 2012, 14:50

I was listening to a phone in on 5 Live on Friday evening and apparently schools across the country are now having to provide breakfast bars for some pupils as they were arriving at school hungry due to the fact that some parents are no longer able to afford food for a breakfast.What have things come to!

25th April 2012, 13:55	#11
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I wish my waistline was in recession __________________ http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...PhilLynott.jpg Can't beat a 75 or ZT for style, grace and pace

25th April 2012, 17:01	#12
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25th April 2012, 17:27	#13
Pauly Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 V6 with a Rottey asleep in the back... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Epping Posts: 339 Thanks: 39 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Not a recession,....a depresion, Paul __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My 4th Rover, 1st, Rover Metro Rio,... 2nd,Kensington Green Rover 414i,... 3rd White Gold Rover 600 2.0l si ,... Other Car Marine Blue Dodge Caliber 2.0 ltr Sport Auto SXT. Membership No: 001 118 This vehicle was the 17th 75 Tourer in Cimarron Green to be made out of 161 Cimarron Green 75 Tourers

25th April 2012, 21:49	#16
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	Still, on A happy note I can now get 75k off the price of my council house... On a sad note I am now too old to afford it.... __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

29th April 2012, 23:38	#18
Cathyferret Newbie Rover75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Being part of the public sector, I (and many thousands of others) have been subject to a pay freeze for two years now, and with many years of below inflation pay rises before than, there's been a long term reduction in our disposable income - so we spend less every year! In 2004, then in 2007, and now again at the end of 2012 (it shoudl have been last April), the organisation I work for has had a change of name - the last one cost quite a few millions - if the Government want to save money, then they should begin by stopping wasting it - no-one knows what the changes will cost this time round for out organisation. Last time it was all the building signs, stationery, etc, it was also the first time we had a coat of arms developed (they're not cheap!). This time around, again new building signs, etc. etc. Last edited by Cathyferret; 29th April 2012 at 23:38.. Reason: Spelling

30th April 2012, 06:32	#19
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The town down the road (Norrköping) has just spent millions on the restoration of a building of -historical- interest in the town centre. It was budgeted for about 1, ended up costing 4. The firm has done a runner. Last week they announced that they are closing FIVE primary schools and dishing the kids out amongst the ones that are left. Reason...... no money. It´s called the Swedish Social Wonder.

30th April 2012, 14:50	#20
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I was listening to a phone in on 5 Live on Friday evening and apparently schools across the country are now having to provide breakfast bars for some pupils as they were arriving at school hungry due to the fact that some parents are no longer able to afford food for a breakfast.What have things come to! __________________