Preparedness for when

NewShadow

Blutac also works really well - a big dollop underneath, and use a nail or phillips screwdriver - give it a sharp whack with a can or stone.

COOLTRIKERCHICK

Bedsit Bob when I was writing my post I was wondering if anyone would mention fatal attraction lol.

QG we got pigs!! So can I be part of the team??:D

Scenario.... If we leave the EU, does that mean in theory we can trade with Russia? And Russia would lift the food embargo's that it has with us as we are part of the EU??

If this is a yes ( in theory) then this would open the doors back up for British food/ meat producers.. Not only to have the export figures to Russia before, but also gleen alot more of the export that would have come from Germany, Denmark, Holland etc ( I am think the pork market) which is absolutely on its knees across the EU..

I honestly can't see how it would effect trade if we opt out of the EU?? Things might be more expensive, but people would still trade.. Regardless. Plus there is a whole big world out there .. That we trade in, not just the EU

nuatha

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

Scenario.... If we leave the EU, does that mean in theory we can trade with Russia? And Russia would lift the food embargo's that it has with us as we are part of the EU??

Unlikely, we argued for the sanctions as a result of Russia's actions in the Crimea - and they are as much a NATO action as an EU one. Russia may lift its embargo with the UK (we don't have any sanctions on the sale of food) to stir disunity with the EU, but I suspect that the UK government would be too busy trying to garner favour with the EU and build new trade agreements to accept this. Bear in mind that its not just the EU which imposed sanctions but also the USA and Canada among others.

moneyistooshorttomention

fuddle wrote: »

Find the thinnist part of the plastic (often have dimples in the bottom during manufacturing) sit the box ontop of a soft surface e.g. towel or sponge and poke with a sharp implement. You can wiggle to enlaege hole or if using a knife alternate to stab a cross in it.

Done this umpteen times with plastic storage containers as planters or drainage holes for outdoor toy boxes.

Translated into sharp metal skewer - think I've got a few of them lurking somewhere.

Thanks - will have a go at that...:T

COOLTRIKERCHICK

nuatha wrote: »

Unlikely, we argued for the sanctions as a result of Russia's actions in the Crimea - and they are as much a NATO action as an EU one. Russia may lift its embargo with the UK (we don't have any sanctions on the sale of food) to stir disunity with the EU, but I suspect that the UK government would be too busy trying to garner favour with the EU and build new trade agreements to accept this. Bear in mind that its not just the EU which imposed sanctions but also the USA and Canada among others.

So Cameron was a big mouth in the sanctions then??

Wonder if he knew what the backlash would be in certain industries?? Or maybe he wanted to keep the pigs to himself ( even a low groan for my own remark)

moneyistooshorttomention

Re trade with EU - and I know I'm in a mindset that if I cant get the foods I require (ie unavailable or dearer) for the time being/longer-term or whatever - then I'll just swop to something else (thankthelawd coffee doesn't come from Europe)

- but I have developed a distinct wish/intention to buy German home products if I possibly can (for the better quality). Now got German washing machine, fridge and freezer. So I am wondering what happens re getting German-made products if (when!) we leave the EU?? Personally - I would just grit my teeth and pay any extra cost involved as a small price to pay for having left the EU if I must.

Thoughts?

Frugalsod

mardatha wrote: »

Quail is lovely

I have heard another quote

David_Cameron wrote: »

Peasants not so lovely as they do not vote for us

ivyleaf

Money I'm sure they'd still be available, after all the Germans won't want to lose one of their markets! I suppose they might be (even) dearer than they are atm.

Frugalsod

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

Bedsit Bob when I was writing my post I was wondering if anyone would mention fatal attraction lol.

QG we got pigs!! So can I be part of the team??:D

Scenario.... If we leave the EU, does that mean in theory we can trade with Russia? And Russia would lift the food embargo's that it has with us as we are part of the EU??

If this is a yes ( in theory) then this would open the doors back up for British food/ meat producers.. Not only to have the export figures to Russia before, but also gleen alot more of the export that would have come from Germany, Denmark, Holland etc ( I am think the pork market) which is absolutely on its knees across the EU..

I honestly can't see how it would effect trade if we opt out of the EU?? Things might be more expensive, but people would still trade.. Regardless. Plus there is a whole big world out there .. That we trade in, not just the EU

I suspect that the sanctions against Russia will still carry on as we would still be members of NATO.

Though I do not think that we would necessarily notice many big changes should we leave the EU. The pound may even strengthen slightly as we exit depending how it moved up to the vote. The whole exit process will take a couple of years and so I doubt that most of us will notice any major changes apart from when going on our hols and have to go through the non EU channel in passport control. I think the risks are being overblown but we are a resourceful nation and I think that will help us.

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Personally, I think, one of the biggest question marks, regarding essential supplies, if/when we leave the EU, is electricity.

While you can transport most commodities, by sea or air, you can't deliver lorry/aeroplane loads of electricity.

We can buy our food, drink, and other household commodities, from the other side of the world (even if it's pricey), but you can't buy electricity from the other side of the world.