So how much did it cost...

ash28

ruggedtoast wrote: »

The Express slams boomerism, young crippled:

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/334455

The article has to be crap because it says:

One in five of those aged 18 to 29 admitted relying on loans from friends and family last month, while this age group was also most worried about mortgage rate rises and having their homes repossessed if they owned one.

We all know people in this age group don't own houses.

The article doesn't slate anyone.

Are you implying that anyone over the age of 29 is a boomer?

I was always broke as a youngster, it was my choice, I chose to spend my money on "fripperies" like going out, clothes and other useful stuff you spend your money on when you're young. I liked getting paid weekly - I was only broke for a few days a week, when I went to monthly pay I was broke for about 3 weeks.

My sister on the other hand was a veritable paragon (always has been and still is) - I think she was born aged about 50.

ash28

ruggedtoast wrote: »

Yes, alongside the state pensions, the winter fuel allowances, the free bus passes and everything else you lot get that has to be funded by current workers who won't get them when they retire.

Have fewer children, I wish the generation before yours had.

I'm a boomer and don't reach state retirement age for 11 years, my brother for 15 years (also a boomer), my 2 sisters somewhere in between.

Can you tell me where I can pick up my free bus pass and how to apply for the winter fuel allowance, please. And what the "everything else you lot get" is and I can apply for that too.

We are current workers - does that mean we are self funding??

BTW, I don't think I'll get those things either.

ukcarper

Generali wrote: »

I remember queuing for petrol with my Dad (probably in 1978-9) during the mini oil crisis. I'm pretty sure the price was going up from 37p/gallon, less than 9p/litre.

4* was 65d in 1966, 76.5p in 1978 and 98.25p in 1979.

http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/reports/Petrol_Prices_1896_todate_gallons.pdf

I think it was about 37p when ration books were issued 1973 i think

grizzly1911

ukcarper wrote: »

4* was 65d in 1966, 76.5p in 1978 and 98.25p in 1979.

http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/reports/Petrol_Prices_1896_todate_gallons.pdf

I think it was about 37p when ration books were issued 1973 i think

I used to vend petrol from 77 -79 and seems about the right range. i know I could got get a gallon of 2* and a shot of oil for my bike for about 85p a gallon.

IIRC I think the most you could buy was 4 gallon at once and there were big queues. The owner used to let me take Dad's car round a couple of times to fill it up:)

Remember 2000 when it went from ~80p/l to 1.00/l and the blockades then.

ruggedtoast

vivatifosi wrote: »

I don't understand who your argument is against here. If it is against the boomers, most of them haven't retired yet.

Boomers intend to retire, and to retire in style. The sales of motor caravans rise exponentially each year and they are not planning to put the homeless in these, or give them to their priced out kids at peppercorn rents.

Sources:

http://www.babyboomerscaravanhire.com.au/


Boomers celebrating the purchase of their third caravan earlier today, just after pretending to their daughter they are too busy to babysit that weekend, again.

grizzly1911

ruggedtoast wrote: »

Boomers intend to retire, and to retire in style. The sales of motor caravans rise exponentially each year and they are not planning to put the homeless in these, or give them to their priced out kids at peppercorn rents.

Sources:

http://www.babyboomerscaravanhire.com.au/


Boomers celebrating the purchase of their third caravan earlier today, just after pretending to their daughter they are too busy to babysit that weekend, again.

Also skips all the things they perhaps can't do because of their advancing years.

The myriad of tablets they possibly take for all and sundry complaints. Wonder if it has a colostomy disposal point in the new van.

Or perhaps the things they went without for years to pay into an investment, such as a life policy, that has just paid out.

Yoof is wasted on some of the young or perhaps some of the young are just wasted.

We have just had a n early 30s couple move in next door to us. Single income 2 youngsters.They have a static van out by the coast, wonder where they find the £2K plus rental from, let alone the purchase price.

Or my son's mates who have just bugged out to Zanti again for another blast. He didn't go he is too busy working.

You can always pick extreme examples.

ukcarper

ruggedtoast wrote: »

ources:


just after pretending to their daughter they are too busy to babysit that weekend, again.

is that why you resent boomers so much

ruggedtoast

ukcarper wrote: »

is that why you resent boomers so much

It's not the only reason, but I think we can all agree that this simple service would go a long way to restoring the nation's faith in boomers.

That and stopping asking endless questions about health foods in Holland and Barrett so there is a huge queue.

teeni

I left school in 1976 at 16, bought my first house with my husband the following january a three bed terrace for £3750., I was too young to be put on the deeds as you have to be 18, My eldest son was born in 1979.
My husband took home £43 a week. The monthly mortgage payment was £33 and we paid £7.50 monthly to rent the tv.
When i wanted a washing machine on credit instead of renting one (£1.50 per week) my father had to stand guarentor and we paid £5.00 Per month at curry's..

I had 6 children and never asked anyone to baby sit, and as much as i love my grand children and will look after them if i am free, My children know they can never assume i will be free. I work full time and enjoy my spare time. I never pretend i am too busy to babysit, i honestly say NO, i have plans. It seems i will not get a pension until i am 68 another 16 years so have no choice but to enjoy myself now.

So having worked since I was 16 paid my way and brought up my family, why the hell shouldn't i retire in style, I deserve it.

ukcarper

ruggedtoast wrote: »

It's not the only reason, but I think we can all agree that this simple service would go a long way to restoring the nation's faith in boomers.

That and stopping asking endless questions about health foods in Holland and Barrett so there is a huge queue.

I think that might say more about the relationship you have with your parents than anything else.