observer Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just realised why they said, the Olympics will bring money into the UK - the hotel fees have rocketed, a pint will cost around £7; and now the bus drivers are at it with a claim for a £500 bonus! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 More fool the person who will pay £7 for a pint etc Obs. Saying that our son often tells us about the cost of drinks (both alchoholic and soft including water) and food at various rugby match locations he goes to so nothing suprises me really. Re. the Olympics I read today that HMRC are now on the lookout for any more runners trying to sell their Olympic Torches as they 'could' be liable for capital games tax (oops sorry I meant 'gains' but as I had already typed it and it sort of made made me giggle I will leave it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Its definatly your round at those prices Obs And if their are no buses you can be the designated driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hey count me in for that one...... please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 More fool the person who will pay £7 for a pint etc Obs. Saying that our son often tells us about the cost of drinks (both alchoholic and soft including water) and food at various rugby match locations he goes to so nothing suprises me really. Re. the Olympics I read today that HMRC are now on the lookout for any more runners trying to sell their Olympic Torches as they 'could' be liable for capital games tax (oops sorry I meant 'gains' but as I had already typed it and it sort of made made me giggle I will leave it ) It was such a honour for them to be invited to participate in the carrying of the olymic flame that they are now eager to cash in and profit by selling the one memento they should be proud to own. Says it all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I hope it says more about Londoners than it does the British. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I agree with you Cleo and if I had carried the torch I certainly wouldn't sell mine (I guess it might have to have been locked away out of signt to stop it being pinched in Warrington ). However, I believe some people have decided to sell them to raise money for charities... and they are not excempt from the clutches of the HMRC leeches either. Going back to topic though, all businesses will try to profit from the Olympic games Obs whether they are hotels, pubs or 'whatever'. They all know gullible people are more than willing to pay the inflated prices for what they class as a 'once in a lifetime experience' so who can blame them from trying to make some extra money out of it especially in the current economic climate. Same goes for all the other retailers and supermarkets who say 'Support YOUR team buy this'... REALLY ?? That's not supporting anyone other than the manufacturer and whether my margarine, crisp, washing up liquid or anything else 'flies the flag' or not makes no difference at all does it. Me... well I obviously I wont be paying over inflated prices or buying anything just cos they say they are 'supporting' something but that's just me... a mizzo with a little brain cell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'm gonna sleep through it all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Promise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Promise? yes I do..... we don't have the sound of gunfire to keep me awake over here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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