Ferdinand Posted September 21, 2022 Author Posted September 21, 2022 I am told that this 2010 Vintage English Sparkling wine on 25% offer in Morrisons is a Nyetimber 2010. For which £20 a bottle is a bargain. I have ordered some to try. https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/morrisons-the-best-english-sparkling-brut-vintage-2010-480635011
ProDave Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 18:06, Ferdinand said: I am told that this 2010 Vintage English Sparkling wine on 25% offer in Morrisons is a Nyetimber 2010. For which £20 a bottle is a bargain. I have ordered some to try. https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/morrisons-the-best-english-sparkling-brut-vintage-2010-480635011 Expand That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine?
Ferdinand Posted September 21, 2022 Author Posted September 21, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 18:18, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? Expand Nyetimber is a champagne house (amongst other things, and not allowed to call it champagne) that has been winning awards internationally for a number of years. eg https://nyetimber.com/nyetimber-is-awarded-gold-at-the-champagne-and-sparkling-wine-world-championships-2020/ https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/nyetimber-beats-bollinger-roederer-in-sparkling-competition-60854/ They have 2/3 of a square mile of vineyard, so one of the largest ones in the country. Usual price for this one at Morrisons is £27 per bottle. My bottles arrive tomorrow evening, so I'll be trying some with fish over the weekend.
saveasteading Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 20:15, CalvinHobbes said: Scheppach 6.5HP Petrol Compactor £199.99 available again Expand Good value at £299 and glad we bought it. Has now compacted 200m2 of sand floor base, and 150m, several passes, of trench fill. It is narrower than the similar variation at over twice the price elsewhere, but for own use that is fine, and in trenches probably preferable. 1
SteamyTea Posted September 22, 2022 Posted September 22, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 18:18, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? Expand You only ever rent wine, beer and spirits, never own them.
Ferdinand Posted September 24, 2022 Author Posted September 24, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 18:18, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? Expand I have drunk the first bottle with a friend, and a smoked fish platter with an avocado and black pudding salad. It is excellent, and I will be buying a few more whilst the offer is on. Not in *huge* numbers, however.
Onoff Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 13:09, Ferdinand said: I have drunk the first bottle with a friend, and a smoked fish platter with an avocado and black pudding salad. It is excellent, and I will be buying a few more whilst the offer is on. Not in *huge* numbers, however. Expand Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂
Radian Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 14:25, Onoff said: Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂 Expand Don't forget, "all boats float on a rising tide". except for those anchored to the seafloor
Ferdinand Posted September 24, 2022 Author Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 14:25, Onoff said: Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂 Expand As a tradesman, you would know more about that 🙂 ! The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. 1
Onoff Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 14:56, Ferdinand said: As a tradesman, you would know more about that 🙂 ! The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. Expand The 40% I pay hurts enough! 1
Pocster Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 16:26, Onoff said: The 40% I pay hurts enough! Expand You should pay more
oldkettle Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 14:56, Ferdinand said: The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. Expand I thought it was talented Mr Osborne who we have to thank for this great invention?
Ferdinand Posted September 25, 2022 Author Posted September 25, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 20:18, oldkettle said: I thought it was talented Mr Osborne who we have to thank for this great invention? Expand No. It was Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2009 Budget for introduction from April 2010. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_United_Kingdom_budge It means we have a 60% tax rate between £100k and £100k + 2x the personal allowance, as the allowance is tapered out at £1 for every £2 of income over £100k. (Though I had to go and check!). I remember the political cynicism of New Labour as it passed into history. Were i in that tax bracket, that's a good reason for doing charity donations for income over £100k, since the Govt will give £1.50 for every £1 donated. (I think) There was a similar thing with the 50% top rate of tax being announced in 2009 and introduced in 2010, despite the lower top rate having existed throughout their 13 years in power. One way to look at that is a political time bomb to allow Conservatives to be branded as pandering to the rich at some point in the future - you saw the coverage over Kwasi Kwarteng doing just that. (Unfortunately I'm no fan of Krazy Kwarteng either. They should not have walked away from stabilising the housing market and levelling up imo.) F 1
oldkettle Posted September 25, 2022 Posted September 25, 2022 On 25/09/2022 at 13:32, Ferdinand said: No. It was Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2009 Budget for introduction from April 2010. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_United_Kingdom_budge Expand Oh damn. I know how it works but didn't realise who introduced it - maybe because Conservatives had a chance to fix it but didn't, at least after 2015. I'd rather Kwarteng changed this than removed the 45% - but then I 'd say so, wouldn't I.
oldkettle Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 Aldi again Jack hammer for £84 delivered? Although not sure whether it's powerful enough - the reviews say it is. https://www.aldi.co.uk/scheppach-jack-hammer/p/811152590094700
pilgrim Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 Bauker Wall chasers being sold for £40 including delivery https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185422284710 not sure how good they are but it includes 2 blades and a chisels so got to be worth a try!
jayc89 Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 I've had eBay alerts set up for cheap MVHR and ASHP units for a couple of months now. Sods law as soon as I'm ready to purchase something, there are none available.
Ferdinand Posted October 31, 2022 Author Posted October 31, 2022 Appliances Direct: up to 40% discounts on a number of freezers, including upright Miele freezers down from £2000+ to around £1200. Refurbed, but look worthwhile. https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/ct/refurbished/refrigeration/freezers I got my Liebherr as an ex-display one from there for £1400 not £2400, and it has been great. F 1
pudding Posted November 14, 2022 Posted November 14, 2022 Anybody have any tips on deals or cheap sources for loft insulation. Looking for about 65m2 of loft rolls, 150/200mm thick I guess as I think there's only 100mm in between joists up there right now. Thanks.
saveasteading Posted November 14, 2022 Posted November 14, 2022 On 14/11/2022 at 10:16, pudding said: cheap sources for loft insulation Expand We recently got thd best prices from the local builders' merchant. Use the online sellers for the initial guide costs but beware delivery cost. Never ignore wickes and b&q...always worth a quick check. 1
Triassic Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 A bit off the wall, but if you are into horses, this sounds like a good offer as it included free parking. Cartmel Racecourse Treat Yourself! If you love your Cartmel racing then why not consider an annual membership with us? You'll benefit from... All nine race days at Cartmel Access to the Members Marquee in the Paddock, where tea and coffee is served with our compliments and you have access to your own bar (sadly, not with our compliments!). There are tables and chairs in here, and the marquee is in a great location beside the Parade Ring. Over 50 reciprocal days at other UK racecourses, where your Cartmel Annual Badge will gain you access for free. Complimentary parking in the exclusive Members area at Cartmel. All for £180.00 per person!
markocosic Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 Trend air fed mask / powered respirator with ear defenders £189.99 inc VAT on Amazon at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trend-D2-AIR-PRO-Airshield/dp/B096M7LSM9/
Nickfromwales Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 Cracking offer through from B&Q Tradepoint today. Wtf? 🤣 5
JohnMo Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 It was only valid to 01/01/1800. So you're 223 years late to the party.😀 3
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