Consumerism, the environment and the economy

pipkin71

mbga9pgf wrote: »

But you pay for the phone as part of the contract cost. You can pick up excellent business packages off o2 and Orange for under 20 quid per month, sim only, with unlimited mins to other same network users, 300 anytime any network minutes, free data roaming, unlimited texts and 10 free UK landlines (current deal I am on).

Well, my reckoning is, I would pay more on a PAYG, than I do on the contract, with the free minutes / free texts ect, so the cost of the phone, plus the cost of what I use on PAYG would cost me more than it does on the deal I'm on, so contract, and therefore new phone is more MSE for me.

The only problem I would see with the contract, is if I couldn't stick to it, as I would face an early cancellation fee, but I've had contracted phones for a good few years with no problems.

I've also found that it's the retaining deals that offer the best value for money, as the company doesn't wnat to lose you.

mbga9pgf

kabayiri wrote: »

Well, I've just finished stripping down the power supply and jack connector on DH's laptop. It's not that old and worth repairing.

I'm expecting a Xmas card, by way of thanks, from a bunch of polar bears in due course.

Watch out for the big Caps !!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Caps KILL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA25ghMAyak

wageslave

I have had a dyson in the past and liked it although I replaced it with a miele as it is the only vacuum that seems to cope with a labrador.

I love the dyson air blade, very Star Trekky.

Electrical goods are extremely cheap. You can buy a kettle for a fiver, just dont expect longevity.

We, as a society, seem to be addicted to stuff. An addiction that is carefully fed and nurtured by our so-called betters.

It helps control us and doesn't do their profit margins any harm either:cool:

kabayiri

wageslave wrote: »

I have had a dyson in the past and liked it although I replaced it with a miele as it is the only vacuum that seems to cope with a labrador.

Don't quote me as an expert on this, but I think dysons are only rated at sucking up dust and dirt, maybe the odd child's marble.

Expecting them to suck up an average sized family pet is a bit much though.

lostinrates

wageslave wrote: »

I have had a dyson in the past and liked it although I replaced it with a miele as it is the only vacuum that seems to cope with a labrador.

I love the dyson air blade, very Star Trekky.

Electrical goods are extremely cheap. You can buy a kettle for a fiver, just dont expect longevity.

We, as a society, seem to be addicted to stuff. An addiction that is carefully fed and nurtured by our so-called betters.

It helps control us and doesn't do their profit margins any harm either:cool:

Back to kettles.

When we moved to Italy I took my small car full of stuff...and didn't include a kettle. I thought...never mind, I'll buy a cheapy ...

well.....I did try, and they didn't exist. Kettles were a hugely expensive item as were many other household electricals. On of our rentals had a fridge from the sixties that had been put in second (?) hand, and that didn't woprk brilliantly so we replaced it with a ''cheap'' fridge that was a lot more than would have been available here. The cooker was ancient too. Another flat was as it was originally furnished....some 40/50 years ago, ALL items original bar the washing machine. Funny thing is it was only the washing machine that ever gaver me any hassle! But electtic good were expensive, as were lots of other things. The truth is...you see a lot of really valued older items: people really value the investments they make, and they maintain them.

ETA: I didn't buy a kettle in the end. I just drank more coffee instead, and on the occasion I wanted a cuppa then I boiled a mug of water in a saucepan with a lid.

wageslave

Afriend wrote: »

I'll test this new hand drying method when the next opportuity arises. :beer:

On an unrelated subject. I've just painted over half a hallway, now we're not sure on the colour, it's looking like a trip back to the DIY store tomorrow. Can anyone recommend any good hallway colours? Are pastel shades the norm?

I am the wrong person to ask. I emulsion everything white.

olly300

Afriend wrote: »

I'll test this new hand drying method when the next opportuity arises. :beer:

On an unrelated subject. I've just painted over half a hallway, now we're not sure on the colour, it's looking like a trip back to the DIY store tomorrow. Can anyone recommend any good hallway colours? Are pastel shades the norm?

Depends on how much natural light you have in your hallway. I've seen hallways in plenty of colours. If you have low or no natural light then pastels, white and magnolia are the way to go.

fc123

Afriend wrote: »

I'll test this new hand drying method when the next opportuity arises. :beer:

On an unrelated subject. I've just painted over half a hallway, now we're not sure on the colour, it's looking like a trip back to the DIY store tomorrow. Can anyone recommend any good hallway colours? Are pastel shades the norm?

Ice White with one mega 200 yr old mahogany or oak carved Hallstand (approx £100 from any antique auction) Floor..if carpet, deep navy, if not, slate tiles and a light rug. Rule 1 ..no clutter, carp or everyday items in it.

lostinrates

I like yellow.

Apparently it promotes intellectualism, if you set any store by colour therapy. For me though,it just makes things look a little sunnier. Not banana yellow, nor lemon, but a nice clean pale colour, sort of buttery.

I think the best colour for a hallway is the colour you're not brave enough to have anywhere else but would if you were braver.

Cleaver

lostinrates wrote: »

I think the best colour for a hallway is the colour you're not brave enough to have anywhere else but would if you were braver.

Completely agree.

We have a very dark chocolate brown hallway and have been quite disciplined in making all the accessories on the wall lime green. Sounds awful, but I promise it works.