Tomo
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Post by Tomo on Jun 7, 2022 20:14:40 GMT
What the hell is this alternate reality where suddenly hot tubs are as common as kettles...
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askew
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Post by askew on Jun 7, 2022 21:35:58 GMT
It's the new flatscreen telly
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cubby
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Post by cubby on Jun 7, 2022 21:39:05 GMT
It's true, my neighbour has a hot tub hanging on the wall.
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Post by dfunked on Jun 7, 2022 21:39:16 GMT
I reckon you could make a mint selling weatherproof "LIVE, LOVE, BATH" plaques.
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anephric
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Post by anephric on Jun 7, 2022 21:42:16 GMT
They're practically giving them away in special offers now. I imagine Gumtree is clogged up with thousands.
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dogbot
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Post by dogbot on Jun 8, 2022 6:36:51 GMT
What the hell is this alternate reality where suddenly hot tubs are as common as kettles... Mental note to politely refuse a cuppa at yours. |
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Post by geefe on Jun 8, 2022 9:15:27 GMT
I should point out that a lot of these "hot tubs" are just big paddling pools with warm water. A proper hot tub is a very different beast and much more efficient because half of it is insulation.
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Post by Dougs on Jun 8, 2022 9:33:58 GMT
True enough. Mine is definitely just a heated paddling pool for the kids. Am taking a meter reading tonight, will report back on how much 1 week has cost. (Heat has been turned off for 24 hours)
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dogbot
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Post by dogbot on Jun 8, 2022 9:57:09 GMT
Etc
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Post by X201 on Jun 8, 2022 13:11:07 GMT
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Post by askew on Jun 8, 2022 13:57:56 GMT
Good job we saved 5p.
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Post by Reviewer on Jun 8, 2022 14:28:09 GMT
Boris is sorting it.
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Post by geefe on Jun 8, 2022 14:54:25 GMT
I remember having a bit of an argument with a company I do self employed work for, where I mostly WFH but they specifically requested going to one place. I told them that if petrol got above, I think it was £1.60 that it stopped being viable. Their response was "but 5p cut." Glad I told them to fuck off back then. 30 mile round trip for an hour when it can be done from home. |
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Post by Danno on Jun 12, 2022 16:06:06 GMT
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zagibu
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Post by zagibu on Jun 12, 2022 17:01:28 GMT
Well, most people still think prices are a direct result of manufacturing costs, or even worse, some kind of magical "value" inherent in things, so what did you expect?
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Lizard
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Post by Lizard on Jun 12, 2022 20:02:10 GMT
Paid $5 (£2.50ish) for a cucumber yesterday. Why? Because they're $6.50 in most places.
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Post by dfunked on Jun 12, 2022 20:37:46 GMT
Fucking hell. The day a cucumber goes over a quid I think I'll just settle for a small glass of water instead.
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Lizard
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Post by Lizard on Jun 12, 2022 20:40:27 GMT
I know, I hate myself for paying that much, but it's nice and crunchy in my sandwiches and salads.
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X201
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Post by X201 on Jun 12, 2022 21:05:31 GMT
My greenhouse will be worth a fortune in a few months time then
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zagibu
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Post by zagibu on Jun 12, 2022 21:26:10 GMT
You'll lose all profits by having to invest into barbed wire and guard dogs.
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Post by スコットランド on Jun 12, 2022 21:53:00 GMT
Paid $5 (£2.50ish) for a cucumber yesterday. Why? Because they're $6.50 in most places. They're that price here, I didn't realise NZ was so expensive. |
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Post by Lizard on Jun 13, 2022 0:28:22 GMT
It's compounded by seasonal availability. In a few months they'll be 99¢.
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Post by Dougs on Jun 13, 2022 6:47:31 GMT
Have to say, I think I'd give a product a massive swerve with that seasonal variation. Peppers would perhaps be the one thing I'd pay significantly more for, use them a lot.
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Post by dogbot on Jun 13, 2022 6:52:18 GMT
You'll lose all profits by having to invest into barbed wire and guard dogs. Meh, if they can make it through the Aunt Alison lecture about why Elden Ring isn't great, they can have a cucumber. |
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Post by Aunt Alison on Jun 13, 2022 8:32:29 GMT
You haven't even played Elden Ring
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dogbot
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Post by dogbot on Jun 13, 2022 8:45:01 GMT
That's why it's not MY lectures about it to put off potential robbers...
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Post by Aunt Alison on Jun 13, 2022 8:49:51 GMT
I'm just playing the role I've been given. You better not say anything bad about it or the Elden Ring boogeyman will get you and make you play good games
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Post by Danno on Jun 13, 2022 9:06:52 GMT
Knock knock...
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Post by Aunt Alison on Jun 13, 2022 9:08:52 GMT
No thank you Danno. We've already eaten
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Post by dogbot on Jun 13, 2022 10:00:29 GMT
I'm just playing the role I've been given. You better not say anything bad about it or the Elden Ring boogeyman will get you and make you play good games So are you saying that you won't protect my vegetables? |
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