magicspix: 50 years ago Norway was one of the poorest countries in Europe. Then they found their oil/gas reserves. They spent the money from that on their own infrastructure and people. Now Norway is probably the richest country in Europe.
Nov 20, 2024 12:32:08 GMT
magicspix: What did we do with our resources ? Answers on a postcard................
Nov 20, 2024 12:34:46 GMT
magicspix: Yep 52. I recall when I bought my first car in 1961 I could buy 4 gallons of petrol and have change from a £1
Nov 20, 2024 12:39:17 GMT
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magicspix: Then buy a dinner plate size pork pie and a pint in a Harlington pub for one and tenpence halfpenny ! How times have changed. I bought my detatched bungalow in Spicky in 1966 on a third acre plot of land for £2950 then had a large brick garage added for...
Nov 20, 2024 12:45:01 GMT
ickle2: No snow here but a bitter north wind blowing. Might even give golf a miss in the morning!
Nov 20, 2024 14:21:08 GMT
lutonmadpig: My grandson had to go down to Head Office in Sandy a week ago. Round trip train fare was, I believe , about £140. Even worse, he had to go to King's Cross to get to Sandy
Nov 20, 2024 15:02:30 GMT
1952hatter: my Granddaughter every couple of months has to go to Nottingham from either Luton or Bedford. Her company pay for first class travel which is just shy of £300.
Nov 20, 2024 15:33:56 GMT
lutonmadpig: This was bog standard wooden benches and chickens 52. Flying is cheaper than first class rail
Nov 20, 2024 15:49:53 GMT
lutonfan66: Do they run direct trains to Nottingham from Bedford again, 52? I know they’d stopped for a while, meaning changes at Kettering and Leicester which must’ve been very frustrating!
Nov 20, 2024 16:37:29 GMT
bowlerhatter: Current return fare Hull to Sandy is £75.70 It does not involve Kings Cross! Don’t you just hate a smartarse?
Nov 20, 2024 16:52:39 GMT
1952hatter: no 66, change at Kettering. She goes from Luton or Bedford because of just one change. If she went from MK there are 2 and from Leighton Buzzard 3.
Nov 20, 2024 17:03:33 GMT
magicspix: Bowler hatter. Is that by flying, because that was the initial discussion, train fares v flying. Maybe you weren't awake then - smartbum.
Nov 20, 2024 19:15:45 GMT
lutonmadpig: Just been told it was £80 Bowler, my error.ni smart stuff, you're just getting facts correct. Well done. However, your route is multi stop, Hull to London on stop. Luton, however involves London. Roughly £100 off peak return.( I am informed)
Nov 20, 2024 20:20:42 GMT
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lutonmadpig: However Bowler, eternally indebted to you for the correction. My grandson s travel usually involves peak hours too, which can change things a bit. Also, nice to see you posting here , welcome. This really is a friendly forum, grudges buried.
Nov 20, 2024 20:22:35 GMT
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lutonmadpig: You should post on Fools too, its getting real lively, especially now Melbourne is back
Nov 20, 2024 20:44:32 GMT
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bowlerhatter: Not bearing grudges Pete. I just like accuracy. Sadly I can’t change 😎It’s just that if you choose to pay more for convenience then you can’t claim extortion!!!!
Nov 20, 2024 21:41:25 GMT