They have brought in a new “initiative” here. There is an extra charge being placed on plastic bottles and cans [presumably tin cans and not plastic ones?]. They call it a “deposit” and the thinking is that people can bring … Continue reading →
The excitement in the air is palpable. Yes Folks – today is Budgie Day here in li’l ol’ Ireland. This is the day when our Lords and Masters decide how much they are going to rip us off for in … Continue reading →
They have just delivered my order of heating oil. I got 500 litres – â¬882! In the not too distant past I have had a full tank of 1000 litres delivered for around â¬400. There is a lot in the … Continue reading →
There has been a little dose of inflation recently as some may have noticed. Indeed, our Glorious Gubmint noticed and have made a huge fanfare about giving us some relief, in the form of giving us some of our own … Continue reading →
