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Reply | India tours
at 16:47 22 Jul 2025
Remember, some unmentionables still can interact. Impossible to prevent the aromas, occasional mosquitos and assorted critters, as well as transport delays and general inefficiency. All part of the perverse joy.
Oh! And don’t be put off by fewer meals on one of those tours. Food is easy to find, even 5 star quality and will work out cheaper pay as you go than the tour prices, besides maybe you’re not that hungry all the time.
Maybe, I should keep my big mouth shut, but I do live here in this paradise.Although at the exciting bottom end of the market. My major concern is that UK evening games result in midnight kick-offs here. |
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Reply | Downsizing / opting out
at 12:03 7 Jul 2025
Less is more. I come from old hippy generation which didn’t measure success in terms of possessions. Many decades ago, I wandered into a lifestyle without regular income,fixed home, transport, country...
Obviously didn’t plan for old age but now a small government pension is sufficient for all my needs.
So far, for 10 years I have thrived on it.
...also kind of fun to alight from a long haul flight with just 7kg cabin baggage.
It’s not what your income is, but what your outgoings are.
Look at your red lines for what is essential for your well being.
This lifestyle/income level wouldn’t suit everyone and it’s probably only possible by retiring overseas.
Guess, different strokes for different folks. |
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Reply | Things that are good about living in the UK
at 08:00 22 May 2025
No cockroaches
Moles are welcome
Good shout on Marmalade.
However being an Indian food snob have to say most UK Indian food is mediocre.
Living in India I would also add that it can be pretty awful here to, and also amazing. |
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Reply | Is everyone disappointed with the Delap 30m price?
at 12:27 20 May 2025
Am sure he loves being likened to a piece of meat or an old house.
Let's just celebrate that we saw the future England #9 evolve and the part we played
12m is pure profit
And there could well be more if sell-on clauses are involved.
That’s probably what MA has eluded to. |
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Reply | Trade deal with India
at 12:40 7 May 2025
Trade is another subject that I struggle with.
it appears a gigantic own goal that has led to Frogs and Yankees
giggling at us in their rear-view mirrors.
There is a 5 million south Asian diaspora eager for a taste of home to say nothing of a vast Indian middle class that’s eager for quality goods.
Seriously, how hard can it be.
I have no faith in politicians and bureaucrats of both nations
who can blabber but not produce.
In fairness there are some human differences.
Indians are unfamiliar with truth and integrity.
Also for them deals are done, and a middleman always gets a cut.
A bit like VAR because in the past we’ve been deceived and red carded whereas they get away with all manner of devilment
…so maybe it’s not so straight forward.
M&S sells its UK made clothes in malls here but few food items.
Maybe there is an opportunity to export fashionable British made clothes, biscuits, marmalade etc
Yes, I believe soaps and toiletries could work.
There was always a crazy demand for ‘Camay.’
High end soaps do sell quite well here…
True, government is tvvatish
... the more things change …the more things stay the same.
Bureaucrats are super cunning and know how to play the system. This deal will take a year to get through UK Parliament and who knows what tricks will follow. Or it may work well? Let’s hope for the best
Yes, bit baffling that Sunak’s trade deal didn’t make it. My take is that there were ongoing 12 rounds of talks and always a political reason for the delay. The usual one being that you’re about to change your PM so we’ll wait for you to sort yourself out as the new chap may have other priorities.
Even yesterday I was reading in Indian press,
that this deal was being delayed again ...then suddenly its on.
PM here is a tad busy, so probably thought to pass this through for an easy win whilst preparing for his cup final with the naughty neighbours, |
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Reply | Trade deal with India
at 04:37 7 May 2025
I don’t profess any economic knowledge or training but this trade deal seems particularly weak.
Are these numbers really true; a £4.8 billion yearly rise, well that’s peanuts.
Whereas previously we were India’s major trading partner, and sold highly profitable armaments; and played a leading role in all the major sectors ...now we are now in the market for biscuits and India tonic water.
Living in India;
I have watched the UK’s trade and investment in India crater this century. Of course, the present Indian government is actively anti-colonial so past karma has come into play. UK companies (Vodaphone and Vedanta) have been viciously retrospectively taxed (although courts have rescinded.)
Only last week the French were able to sell another 2 squadrons of Rafale fighters at hugely inflated prices. (7.4$ billion for 26 jets+ parts)
...and we are celebrating with biscuits crumbs.
Going forward UK needs to push education services: boarding schools, universities(not just the red-bricks) and courses in polishing business English. (Here Trump helps as there will be a move away from his tainted agenda and their companies will shrink. So act fast.)
The French Americans and Russians have cornered the armaments market. Chinese are into everything but are not favoured much as they are friends with the antagonistic Pakistan.
Cars will not sell well except high end Land Rovers as mass market cars are made well and cheaply here.
Buses can do well and also motor-bikes and scooters and metro trainsets
Unilever should do well with their fast moving consumer items and brands.
This biscuit opportunity really makes no sense; already McVities are manufacturing here. Just last week I bought a 75g packet of chocolate chip HobNobs for 35p. Australian biscuit companies are here as well but this market is ultra competitive. (TWTD management would love it here.)
Even in soft drinks the USA companies are under attack from local variants. Yesterday bought a KitKat chunky for 60p …made in UAE
(I'm putting in some prices to show the difficulty of making a profit for the UK.)
Whiskey and Gin also the locals can make quite well so don’t see huge profits for the Scots there. Also the Americans are also wanting to do a deal to push their bourbon (and high-end motorbikes)
Prepare for a deluge of Indian snacks led by Haldiram’s and there 100 varieties of “Bombay mixes” Read the small print and the high salt levels.
The good news is that there will be more Indian chefs so the staff shortages in the UK will diminish, though there may be the usual nefarious redesignations to other jobs. |
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Reply | Season of Struggle
at 16:38 28 Apr 2025
Concerning Recruitment this season
Players sentiments/calculations need to be factored in.
Joining a NPC(newly promoted club) agents are able to highlight a number of issues.
As their player will be in for a season of the teams struggles,
very few win bonuses, small chance of European adventures
and a probable relegation wage drop.
I salute the brave warriors who chose this path.
All rather too tough and challenging
as the alleged smartest man in the world might say
‘we have no cards’
Remember the Greek striker who didn’t want to swap an easy life at his leagues’ top club and champions league qualification.
This we couldn’t promise. |
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Thread | PINK
at 12:31 28 Apr 2025
Points per game 1.25 though with a small sample size:
4 games 1 win(spurs) 2 draws (villa, fulham) 1 defeat (palace)
Plus the cup win at Cov.
(Maroon 1 defeat (citeh) 1 draw (brighton) and a league cup exit at (wimbledon)
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Thread | 29,549
at 03:41 21 Apr 2025
Exactly the same crowd for last 2 home matches
(Wolves even brought 2,955 that's 4 more than Arsenal) |
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Reply | Ipswich Town flair 11
at 09:47 25 Mar 2025
If my memory serves me correctly...
almost correct; except for those seasons when the budgies couldn't keep up,
so the last line was amended to whomever that match's opponent was. |
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Reply | Ipswich Town flair 11
at 07:53 25 Mar 2025
We all agree Hancock is better than Yashin
Danny Hegan... at his most majestic unplayable, but then there were other moments that balanced it out.
Kevin Beattie ...best player we ever had.
Clive Woods: worth the admission price;
not just the skill but he worked so hard for the team and never gave up.
Now I will just put this out there:
Armando Dobra
Now as evidence of his flair I will put it out there that KM released him because Dobs seemed not to be able to become a robot.
"Street Footballer" was the label
No blame or disgrace as we've done pretty well without him and although he pulls up a few trees for Chesterfield it's doubtful that he would fit in the EPL |
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Reply | US Squad announced
at 17:53 21 Mar 2025
Vance not included because of 3 match ban for diplomatic red card |
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Thread | US Squad announced
at 15:56 21 Mar 2025
Tariff King
Conceit
Malice
Sledging
Lies
John Wayne
Donald Duck
Bullying
Drill Baby
Media Control
Musk (capt)
Manager Vlad P
An excellent midfield of American values featuring the wild west and Hollywood.
Al Capone was expected to be first choice goalkeeper but some disagreement with taxation officials has ruled him out. Defence picks itself .
Captain and star striker has a confidence crisis.
Yes, only the team not the full squad, hopefully the good folks of twtd can suggest worthy additions maybe call ups due for Vin Dick Tive, Polluter Profits and Welfare Squeeze…
Shame about the Panama result; maybe karma. |
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Reply | FA Confirms Cunha Ban..
at 15:48 21 Mar 2025
Anything to prevent Wolves from moving a fixture forward to Sat 29th?
Possibly notice period too short and maybe explains why confirmation arrived today. |
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Reply | 38010
at 08:14 8 Mar 2025
Wonderful memories:
Was living in Leeds at the time and this was the seminal moment when we
overtook them as the nation's best football team.
Actually didn't make it to the home game but did make the next 2
but missed the 4th match. Just couldn't handle another train trip with
all the Leeds supporters. For example on arrival at Leicester railway station
they all descended whilst train still pulling in, double scarves on each wrist absolutely screaming their chants.
As for the Elland Road replay :
2 observations: even though we drew I feel this was our best performance
we really stood up to them and they were really good but couldn't get past us (until near the end)
Secondly the power of the cup on attendances.
I doubt we had more than 50 supporters at the game at Elland Road despite a record crowd at Portman Road.
(I also noted this a few years later when we played a semi final at Villa Park with 18,000? fans but then 3 days later just 700max? for a top of the table clash.) |
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Reply | Cunha vs ITFC
at 13:28 28 Feb 2025
Last time I checked they were pretty excited that we could be without Delap.
they reckon he'll never escape being booked for the 10th time. |
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Reply | First posters
at 15:35 18 Nov 2024
Became semi computer literate in'97
and did a lot of lurking
(still do)
only posted to find out if anyone new a radio source
ITFCvideo was a hero for us beings abroad
really don't know what I've called myself::
oceanic? |
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