"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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I decide if I want to snip, not you.

Tina

That is a decision that will now be obvious to all our readers (:-0 )

Peter

Pete wrote:
[..]

Oh! No -' Fraid not, I am just a simple English* (note the E----
Baz) amateur
gardener and retired banker, trying to forget £sd type figures(:-(

I made the ghastly mistake a couple of months ago of looking up present
sums' equivalent value in 1960s terms. It was a mistake, because the
Devil part of my mind, which wants to get me into trouble, now tells me
how cheap everything is: "That Persian carpet? Pshaw! A few shillings.
Champagne? Gorge yourself, my dear fellow! It costs next to nothing
these days."

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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I'd much rather you bring it over. ;-)) (PS: see how good I am with a
pair of sharp scissors?)

It's a bit too far to come. You are a girl after my own heart, though.

I used to be quite a radical feminist in the 80's-90's. I've calmed down
a lot now although can occasionally spark up
again.
Tina

No sparking up here - I hope !
We are just a collection of peace loving gardeners not used to such things.

BTW --- In response to your three questions hereabouts - as they seem to be
of a personal non- gardening nature,
please come back them to me on my personal em address if you really need a
reply.

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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I made the ghastly mistake a couple of months ago of looking up present
sums' equivalent value in 1960s terms. It was a mistake, because the Devil
part of my mind, which wants to get me into trouble, now tells me how
cheap everything is: "That Persian carpet? Pshaw! A few shillings.
Champagne? Gorge yourself, my dear fellow! It costs next to nothing these
days."

Thanks for the idea.
I will stick to tomato juice though just for now, got to be soberish to
keep
on my guard to help avoid regretful thingies !

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2010-10-15 00:47:20 +0100, chris French
said:
Hmmmm not sure about the insurance being a waste of money. We cancelled
the insurance on ours and one ran out in front of a car and required
nearly £1k worth of treatment!

Accidents such as you've quoted are very upsetting as well as expensive,
however quite rare.
Over the eleven years I've been paying insurance, I shudder to think how
much I've coughed up!
Now I'm saving in separate a acount the amount the Insurance company
wanted me to pay.


I think that's a good idea, it's what I've been doing for years. Ideally,
of course, you should start it as early in your pet's life as you can as
barring accidents they are usually healthy until they get elderly.
In the main I've always had enough in my vet account to cover what was
needed.
Tina

Hi Tina,

In retrospect I wish I had started saving years ago. I'm sure I would have
been quids-in by now.
My insurance company told me that my insurance ( or the excess) would rise
by a set 11%/annum.

My Labrador is now getting on a bit (11years 3 mths), and hopefully will
keep going for a couple of years yet.

Bill

He's given me loads of pleasure as a pet and as a show dog having reached
Cruft's one year.

"Sacha" wrote in message
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*I* would suggest you don't try patronising two women who find you
amusing. It may be your best option. Actually, it may be your only
option, who knows?


Indeedy - who knows.
So many questions from so many, to be answered by so few.
I appear to be spoilt for choice.
Oh lucky "me".

And so to bed - to dream of pesky pussy cats, poorly hedgehogs, happily
recovered doggies
and moreover, you lovely ladies who will brighten up my night.

Pete

"Martin" wrote in message
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Remember the good old days when the local authority paid you to be a
student?

--
Not exactly, but I recall AEI used to pay for my day release college fees
when I was an engineering apprentice in Trafford Park"

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

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"Martin" wrote in message
.. .

Remember the good old days when the local authority paid you to be a
student?

Not exactly, but I recall AEI used to pay for my day release college
fees when I was an engineering apprentice in Trafford Park"

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

Same here, but I can't remember whether it was AEI in those days or
Ferguson Pailin, Openshaw.
--
Gordon H
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"Gordon H" wrote in message
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Not exactly, but I recall AEI used to pay for my day release college fees
when I was an engineering apprentice in Trafford Park"

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

Same here, but I can't remember whether it was AEI in those days or
Ferguson Pailin, Openshaw.
--

Dear old Newton Heath Tech with eight on board my Ford- Anglia going home.
Ah !
Happy memories

Pete

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writes


"Gordon H" wrote in message
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Not exactly, but I recall AEI used to pay for my day release college
fees when I was an engineering apprentice in Trafford Park"

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

Same here, but I can't remember whether it was AEI in those days or
Ferguson Pailin, Openshaw.


Dear old Newton Heath Tech with eight on board my Ford- Anglia going home.
Ah !
Happy memories

Pete

I went to Stockport College. I still remember the Prony brake
test we did on electric motors in the Labs.

We hit on the bright idea of 'topping up' the cooling water in another
team's brake assembly whilst it was turning. Centrifugal force kept
the water in until the motor stopped, and then it overflowed onto the
floor.
;-)
--
Gordon H
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On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:48:50 +0100, "Pete"
wrote:



"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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I made the ghastly mistake a couple of months ago of looking up present
sums' equivalent value in 1960s terms. It was a mistake, because the Devil
part of my mind, which wants to get me into trouble, now tells me how
cheap everything is: "That Persian carpet? Pshaw! A few shillings.
Champagne? Gorge yourself, my dear fellow! It costs next to nothing these
days."

Thanks for the idea.
I will stick to tomato juice though just for now, got to be soberish to
keep
on my guard to help avoid regretful thingies !

Remember the good old days when the local authority paid you to be a student?
Only if you were "lucky" enough to come from a poor family - and every
one else paid 30p income tax etc. etc.
--
hugh
"Believe nothing. No matter where you read it, Or who said it, Even if
I have said it, Unless it agrees with your own reason And your own
common sense." Buddha

In message , Pete
writes


"Gordon H" wrote in message
...

Not exactly, but I recall AEI used to pay for my day release college
fees when I was an engineering apprentice in Trafford Park"

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

Same here, but I can't remember whether it was AEI in those days or
Ferguson Pailin, Openshaw.
--

Dear old Newton Heath Tech with eight on board my Ford- Anglia going home.
Ah !
Happy memories

Pete
Elfin safety wouldn't allow that now.
--
hugh
"Believe nothing. No matter where you read it, Or who said it, Even if
I have said it, Unless it agrees with your own reason And your own
common sense." Buddha

"hugh" ] wrote in message
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Dear old Newton Heath Tech with eight on board my Ford- Anglia going home.
Ah !
Happy memories

Pete
Elfin safety wouldn't allow that now.
--
hugh


The copper who pulled us up at the time, was not too amused either !

A bit of apologetic groveling resulted in four walking and four riding on
unscathed (:-)

Regards
Pete

"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2010-10-15 00:47:20 +0100, chris French
said:
Hmmmm not sure about the insurance being a waste of money. We
cancelled the insurance on ours and one ran out in front of a car and
required nearly £1k worth of treatment!

Accidents such as you've quoted are very upsetting as well as expensive,
however quite rare.
Over the eleven years I've been paying insurance, I shudder to think how
much I've coughed up!
Now I'm saving in separate a acount the amount the Insurance company
wanted me to pay.


I think that's a good idea, it's what I've been doing for years.
Ideally, of course, you should start it as early in your pet's life as
you can as barring accidents they are usually healthy until they get
elderly.
In the main I've always had enough in my vet account to cover what was
needed.
Tina

Hi Tina,

In retrospect I wish I had started saving years ago. I'm sure I would have
been quids-in by now.
My insurance company told me that my insurance ( or the excess) would rise
by a set 11%/annum.

My Labrador is now getting on a bit (11years 3 mths), and hopefully will
keep going for a couple of years yet.

Bill

He's given me loads of pleasure as a pet and as a show dog having reached
Cruft's one year.

Congratulations. It's a lovely thing when you think your dog is beautiful
and others agree.

But given his age and that you haven't set up a vet fund for him before
now, I'd recommend that you reinstate his insurance a.s.a.p.
Tina

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2010-10-15 00:47:20 +0100, chris French
said:
Hmmmm not sure about the insurance being a waste of money. We
cancelled the insurance on ours and one ran out in front of a car and
required nearly £1k worth of treatment!

Accidents such as you've quoted are very upsetting as well as
expensive, however quite rare.
Over the eleven years I've been paying insurance, I shudder to think
how much I've coughed up!
Now I'm saving in separate a acount the amount the Insurance company
wanted me to pay.


I think that's a good idea, it's what I've been doing for years.
Ideally, of course, you should start it as early in your pet's life as
you can as barring accidents they are usually healthy until they get
elderly.
In the main I've always had enough in my vet account to cover what was
needed.
Tina

Hi Tina,

In retrospect I wish I had started saving years ago. I'm sure I would
have been quids-in by now.
My insurance company told me that my insurance ( or the excess) would
rise by a set 11%/annum.

My Labrador is now getting on a bit (11years 3 mths), and hopefully will
keep going for a couple of years yet.

Bill

He's given me loads of pleasure as a pet and as a show dog having reached
Cruft's one year.

Congratulations. It's a lovely thing when you think your dog is beautiful
and others agree.

But given his age and that you haven't set up a vet fund for him before
now, I'd recommend that you reinstate his insurance a.s.a.p.
Tina

Your recommendation is well intentioned and I've been turning this over and
over in my mind. There are pros and cons either way. I can't get insurance
for less than about £35/month with heavy excesses.

I wish I had set up a "fighting" fund years ago, by now I would have had
enough but by for some sort of emergency.

I have set up a savings account which I hope will soon build into a decent
fund.

Thanks, Bill