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Post by Hero on Feb 14, 2011 6:19:51 GMT
Since I've been up since just before 4am, I figured I'd start the week 7 thread for 2011.
Hope all who had a rubbish week previously has a better pick me up week this week, and that all who had a good one have another good un' (as we say in Bristol-land).
Go-Go Samurai...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 14, 2011 12:49:31 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 14, 2011 18:52:38 GMT
Right, so the 0.65% pay increase is in. If I stay with the company that will be my last rise for 2 years. Works out at roughly £7.25 before tax a month extra.
Doesn't bother me though. I feel fortunate to have a job. It does irk me when tax-payer bailed-out bank chiefs award themselves multi-million pound payouts though, demonstrating a remarkable disengagement from reality.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 14, 2011 19:20:59 GMT
Not much you can do when the majority player in the coalition government receives 50% of it's funding from "the city".
Sickening though.
Andy
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 14, 2011 20:01:26 GMT
Right, so the 0.65% pay increase is in. If I stay with the company that will be my last rise for 2 years. Works out at roughly £7.25 before tax a month extra. Doesn't bother me though. I feel fortunate to have a job. It does irk me when tax-payer bailed-out bank chiefs award themselves multi-million pound payouts though, demonstrating a remarkable disengagement from reality. -Ralph Don't get me started. We're on a freakin' pay freeze for God knows how long, whilst those %*^$£!*&#%!! earn bazillions. I SAVE LIVES DAMNIT!!!!!! (or that the very least top folkes dying as fast! sorry, Ambulance joke...) |
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Post by blueshift on Feb 14, 2011 20:05:28 GMT
Oh yes, and with inflation, a pay freeze is akin to a pay cut year on year! It does rankle me to see the incredibly wealthy government say "we're all in this together" when actually, we're not because they are sitting on pots upon pots of money  |
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 14, 2011 20:06:12 GMT
Anyway.
HELLO SPORTSFANS!!! May your week ahead be filled with naked frolicks!
Training day for me today. Coupla changes to one or two things. They do like to change things. Chest Compessions in CPR has increased in speed- it is now very difficult to perform it whilst singing 'Nellie the Elephant' in your head (which is one of the ways it's taught!).
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Feb 14, 2011 20:08:32 GMT
Oh yes, and with inflation, a pay freeze is akin to a pay cut year on year! It does rankle me to see the incredibly wealthy government say "we're all in this together" when actually, we're not because they are sitting on pots upon pots of money Which wealthy government would that be? The government hasn't got any money and is in debt because it's been spending more than it receives in taxes for years. I'm in government. I have a pay freeze on indefinitely, but I understand why it's necessary. (Which isn't to say I agree with all the cuts, I don't.) Martin |
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Post by blueshift on Feb 14, 2011 20:09:40 GMT
Oh yes, and with inflation, a pay freeze is akin to a pay cut year on year! It does rankle me to see the incredibly wealthy government say "we're all in this together" when actually, we're not because they are sitting on pots upon pots of money Which wealthy government would that be? The government hasn't got any money and is in debt because it's been spending more than it receives in taxes for years. I'm in government. I have a pay freeze on indefinitely, but I understand why it's necessary. (Which isn't to say I agree with all the cuts, I don't.) Martin I meant the individuals in charge rather than the employees, Martin |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Feb 14, 2011 20:13:26 GMT
I meant the individuals in charge rather than the employees, Martin Ah, right. But if you took away all the high salaries, bonuses and expenses of MPs and senior civil servants, it wouldn't amount to much at all in terms of public spending. It might arguably be just, but it would be largely symbolic in the grand scheme. Maybe you'd have one more hospital or a few schools somewhere in the country, or something. It wouldn't fix the main budget problem. Martin |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 14, 2011 21:13:20 GMT
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Post by legios on Feb 14, 2011 22:24:30 GMT
Between inflation, pension contribution increases and national insurance contribution changes even a 3% pay increase is enough to lead to an effective drop in purchasing power of ones wage (I have seen the math on that). The overwhelming majority of the country really are all going to be worse off this year.
But, having a job is probably better than not having I would guess.
Karl
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Hero
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Post by Hero on Feb 15, 2011 3:13:57 GMT
Up again after the little un' kept waking me. Can't get back to sleep now...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 16, 2011 18:45:26 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2011 18:58:36 GMT
Ralph's winter boots, only purchased late November, already have a hole in them. This was not good news on a rainy day. However, Ralph keeps a spare set of shoes under his desk. The mocking for this shall now cease.
Ralph is prepaaaaaaaaaaaaaaared!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 16, 2011 19:29:26 GMT
I'd take em back,that's not good
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 16, 2011 20:10:29 GMT
If only I had kept the receipt!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 16, 2011 20:47:58 GMT
Pain is bad tonight, not moving well.
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Post by Hero on Feb 16, 2011 21:17:56 GMT
Sorry to hear that Phil. Take it steady bud.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 16, 2011 23:56:23 GMT
That's not so good Phil.
Managed another 7.1 mile run today. Similar time as last week, things progressing well for the first of my half marathons. Rota day off tomorrow to catch up with some drawings
All good in the hood.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 17, 2011 9:08:03 GMT
a lot better this morning. evenings not so good at the mo
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 17, 2011 11:03:04 GMT
Sorry Phil.
Painting. Sanding. Screwing (oo-er). And other D.I.Y. fun and games for this handsome young Transfomers fan! AAARRRRGGHHH!!!!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 17, 2011 14:54:48 GMT
Day off has been spent thusly.
Early morning walk with Susie. Working on Page 7 of ATAP. More Prowl/Prime goodness. Reclaimed Legends G2 Megatron from Asda where I left him yesterday. Will be finishing off page 7 and plan on watching Rangers against Sporting Lisbon tonight.
Shaping up to be a good day.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 17, 2011 16:19:10 GMT
How did you leave G2 Legends Megatron in ASDA? I don't let mine out of my sight!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 17, 2011 17:20:53 GMT
It was after my run yesterday. I'd went to retrieve him from the sorting office, and stopped at asda for cherry coke and some chicken. I'd placed the box atop the robot till and did my business and then got home before I remembered. I couldn't go back and get him as I had to leave for work. Thankfully a nice young member of staff called Michele picked it up, as it had my address on it, got my number and phoned and left a message saying it was safe and sound.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 17, 2011 17:35:25 GMT
Is he not mighty?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 17, 2011 18:22:30 GMT
He is fantastic.
Now he and RTS Legends Megatron are now ganging up on RTS Legends Optimus Prime.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 17, 2011 18:38:49 GMT
Pain is bad tonight, not moving well. a lot better this morning. evenings not so good at the mo ...........and bad again tonight |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 17, 2011 18:49:07 GMT
What a shit week. It can't end soon enough.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 17, 2011 18:53:51 GMT
Roll on the weekend it seems for many of us.
Hope that those of us struggling this week have a better weekend.
Andy
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