Daydream thread continues.....

Davesnave

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

Sorry just in a sort of deep 'worry about the future' sort of mood this morning' ( you can see what i have been thinking about all night)

so scary.....

It doesn't keep me awake at night, but I have always thought we'd reach a point where a world economy based on unbridled growth would slow down. To be honest, I'm surprised we didn't get here sooner.

I suppose it's handy to have cases like Greece to look at, so we can best understand how people will react to a situation where there's a continual fall in living standards, rather than what they've been used to. However, different nations will probably behave differently too.

In countries where there were economic catastrophes in the past, it seems that those in the countryside did better than those in towns. So, here I am!

rhiwfield

Davesnave wrote: »

It doesn't keep me awake at night, but I have always thought we'd reach a point where a world economy based on unbridled growth would slow down. To be honest, I'm surprised we didn't get here sooner.

Agree.

As we grow older we tend to worry more about the future. Often with good reason. But there's very little we can do to shape national events, let alone global issues. So for most of us its making sure the basics are in place, shelter, warmth, food, health and education. Some of these mean contributing to community life, others underline the saying, "charity begins at home"

But looking ahead is difficult when the rug is pulled. Benefits that you've contributed 40 years towards are deferred or even withdrawn. Those who have saved are suffering negative rates of return after inflation.

But the new generations with greater borrowing levels are seeing debt eroded by inflation, interest rates at negligible levels and house prices more affordable. So its an ill wind........................

Itismehonest

alfie_1 wrote: »

ITSME bless is feeling "off"
she needs a tot of gin,
she coffin like a gooden
and things are looking grim

so we all have to cheer her up
so she's no longer blue
cos i may need some "googling"
that only she can do....

:D:D

:T:T:T
Thanks, alfie.
When the brain starts working again I'll attempt a suitably poetic reply.

Hope LIR feels up to letting us know how she got on.

As it's raining (surprise) & I'm in a heap on the settee I will now treat myself to a ramble on the economy & the countryside.
(This now gives you time to make a cuppa, grab a biskwit or, if you have any sense, skip to the next post )

I can't see any real improvement coming until Europe gets its' act together or completely falls apart.

I don't really think it makes much difference living in the countryside - other than the aesthetics. The economic side certainly isn't in the country folks favour. We owe it to dreamers to be honest & call it warts & all, I think.

Some of my family were farmers. I was in the YFC as a youngster (happy days & I can even remember most of them ) so country life was nothing new to me but it's never been all roses & it's less so now.

In the main it is more expensive to live in the countryside. They worked out it was something like £2,000 per year more....... that's a lot of veg The largest problem will always be fuel & energy. You need petrol to get anywhere &, unless you're urban enough to get mains gas, you don't have the opportunity to get the good energy deals because you can't have dual fuel. Forget decent broadband & even, for many of us, a mobile signal.

Then, the countryside is becoming the realm of the old as there's no work for youngsters. The average age of a British farmer is almost 60. Average. Many of my neighbours are still going in their 70s or even 80s. Very few of them have children who are interested in carrying on working the land. Whether you're doing it for a living or just as a hobby you have to be very fit (& happy to work practically 365 well beyond when most people will have retired) or you'll disappear behind the weeds & bramble like Sleeping Beauty :rotfl:
When the sun shines everyone moans because they need the rain & when it rains ...... well, go back over this 'summer's' posts
Emergency services can seldom reach the countryside areas within their specified time limits. So, the chances of snuffing it while waiting or having your home burn down around you are proportionately higher.
I've known young couples with dreams of raising children in the country who move in but suddenly panic when their first baby is due. Over 30 mins to the Maternity Ward scares the hell out of some people - although I don't know how they think people managed through the centuries. :rotfl:

There are all sorts of things we tend to ignore in our 30s, 40s & even healthy 50s but it's sensible to take them into account.

Right, having thoroughly depressed everyone I'll now go off for another coughing fit.

lostinrates

I am home.


Poor fudge. I missread daves message as give him a nice milky breastfeed. Beautiful weddng dress:)

Just got to wait foe rewults now. My dad took me to the pub to make the wait easier and i. Self medicating effort to get some sleep. So now i feel relaxed but a bit queasy.

ukmaggie45

Still here in Liverpool, (<whisper> the sun is shining </whisper>) but will be off shortly to hotel in Taunton and then glamping at Port Eliot. :j I have 2 cases full of warm clothes and spare socks, plus a bag of wellies and shoes... Then there's all the bedding and the gas ring and the kettle and the food and the tea and coffee and the plasters and ointment and hats and sun screen (well, you never know!) and the wine and the gin and a bucket of flowers for DoveGreyReader's tent! :beer: :eek: Oh, and the tickets and paperwork we need and some books for signing! :cool:

Doubt will be able to catch up while we're away - the laptop batteries don't hold charge and I'm still learning how to use the smart phone. :eek:

Alfie, hope hand heals well. Lir, hope you get good results. Itsme hope you feel better soon. Dave, your daughter looks absolutely stunning! Her bloke doesn't look too bad either! Congratulations to them both. :beer:

Hugs from Liverpool!

rhiwfield

Hmmm...too much illness and accident around atm. Hope you all are better soon. Bright spells threatening, but never quite make it before rain continues Maggie, enjoy the glamping, I think the weather is due to get a bit better tomorrow.

DW in frenzied house clean mode as DD2 arriving later to help get house clean and ready for naming on Saturday! Was going to finish off garden this week, three days of solid rain have scuppered that. My onions are weedy and flattened, broad beans likewise. Slugs have taken the runners. Only the Rhubarb looks really happy atm.

Alf, cow horn napkin rings went last night

I'm catching up on researching pre-listing so it's back to girl guides and boy scouts, if anyone wants to chip in with info on any of these items, particularly date of issue, please feel free

1. Scout belt (marked Scout Assn Approver patt on back of buckle)
2. Guide bar badge
3. Butterfly lapel badge?
4. Guide badge, marked Charles Boyton London on back, pin clsp fitting
5. Guide badge, identical face to previous,marked Collins London, Reg No 671792 (1918/19 design registration?)
6. Guide Badge (reverse has circle, enclosing a simple cross mark, two sides of cross enclosed)
7. Boy Scouts Enamelled Badge
8. Boy scouts enamelled badge marked Collins London
9. Guides badge marked Girl guides Reg Trade Mark
10. Guideposts Teddy Bear Badge

alfie_1

glad you are back ok LIR,....the men in white coats obviously missed their opportunity.... :rotfl::rotfl:

iwent to do puppy duties today... cheered me no end to see thier sweet faces... [drove the back road in low gears...:o ]

son just got home from brush cutting venture... wet...grumpy...:p

im soooooooo bored taking it easy

rhiwi ..i have packed "the box" with equally secure tape..:D just got to post it now..may attatch a skateboard and dog lead and trundle up the high street looking nontialant and telling it to SIT at the counter...:rotfl::rotfl:

glad cat is recovering
agree new SIL [daves] looks nice...;)

must admit my veggies have done ok...bees are using every minute of the dry weather and seemed to have increased speed on the production line... then dont see them when rain..:(

im now gonna TRY and wash my hair [bearing in mind its nearly 2ft long :eek: ]
see ya later alligator....or ducks :rotfl:

lostinrates

Alfie,

Don't wash your hair, Get a firend to do it, or blag a cheap wash at a hairdressers. Your hair is so beautiful and you doubtless need to keep that dressing dry!

Itismehonest

Have a great time, maggie.

Rhiw -
1) Although I'd bet yours is older, I've found

SU0095 Belt (1968-70's) Scout [riveted] Belt (Silver metal clasp type buckle:- Outer 38x52mm. "SCOUT ASSN APPROVED PATT" on back. - Inner - 24mm dia. Emblem with pierced stars. Complete on 30mm dark brown leather belt. "UMBRO 26" SCOUTWEAR" printed on inside of belt. To fit up to 660mm (26") waist) VG. GBP 4.50

2) No joy. Unusual as it has no GG & no piercing.
3) -
4) Charles Boyton were London silversmiths. I haven't found anything Guide related but this page may be of interest for dates
5) Possibly D.G. Collins of Newgate Street, London who did, indeed, make many WW1 badges. I've also found some Guide badges by Collins from the 30s but not this one.
6) Probably early as it has no writing on lower band. There are examples of vintage badges here (including your No. 9) & here (Choose Girl Guides from drop-down box on right)
7) Unless there's something particularly special on this I think there must still be loads around.
8) As above
9) See 6.
10) I think this may be a badge for the dementia charity Guideposts which I have to admit I'd never heard of

lucielle

Hugs to those that need them.

Think I'm including myself in that as I've had my hours cut at work and my car has serioulsy died, steering rack has gone. Borrowing DS1s at the moment till he passes his test. Looks like 6 of us will be travelling in a 5 seater for our holibobs at least they're crammed in so tight they can't fight! LOL
L