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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    It would be unbelievable that insolvency insurance wouldn't in some way be related to turnover and perceived financial standing of the business. But, as written, the story says as I quoted. In whose interest was it to make what appears a silly claim as to cost of policy? If hotel A books a...
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    One other bit that was, in my view, questionable was this statement: “It means hotels will have to buy insolvency insurance, at £1,000 or £1,500 per business,” So a B&B with one room would be charged almost the same as Premier Inn? And precisely what insolvency is it covering? Perhaps the...
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just wondering, what would happen to the pound's value if BoJo, JRM, Gove, et al, were all in an aeroplane together that went down, or happened to use the same Novichok-smeared door handle?
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Revealed: Arron Banks met Russian ambassador 11 times The Leave.EU founder was offered lucrative deals in talks with the envoy https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/08/arron-banks-met-russian-ambassador-11-times-lucrative-deals Does anyone still claim the referendum was honestly fought...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Given how long it has taken for joining negotiations to complete (Wiki says: "As of 2018, accession negotiations are under way with Serbia (since 2014), Montenegro (since 2012) and Turkey (since 2005).") - I sincerely hope that any change of mind occurs before we have left. I do not think we...
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    By a majority of those who were able to vote - there have been several arguments about who was eligible to vote.
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Passing a new-stand, noticed a headline suggesting that Trump will offer a zero tariff deal for the UK (Daily Express?) to "help" us over brexit. Just remember his inauguration speech: "From this day forward, a new vision will govern... it's going to be only America first, America first" Then...
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    For so many years, everything has been blamed on the EU. Straightness of bananas, and cucumbers. Flavouring of prawn cocktail crisps. Custard creams being messed with. Yet this somewhat bizarre common rule book surely must mean we follow EU rules on all foods - without a satisfactory input on...
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Remember 1978? Having a new pope doesn't mean that he is going to remain pope for long.
  10. oyster

    Giant ebike clicking noise

    Don't know what to say. My Giant sounds very different! I certainly get some motor noise but little else.
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So appreciate his speculation. I really couldn't have thought of any of those possibilities. As for his inexactness, did that test a more approximate range than 10 to 100 years?
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In May 2015, the company signed an agreement with Toyota to form a "long-term partnership", that would, among others, see Mazda supply Toyota with fuel-efficient SkyActiv gasoline and diesel engine technology in exchange for hydrogen fuel cell systems.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No apology needed. Were you thinking of this: Morgan three-wheelers benefitted from an annual tax of just £4, half that the Austin 7,[23] provided they remained under 8 cwt. 896 lb
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I too was talking about a Morgan three-wheeler. F-Series three-wheelers (1932–1952) 1936 Morgan F4 Open Tourer The Morgan F-4 was introduced in 1933 at the Olympia Motor Cycle Show.[26] The F-4 had a new pressed-steel chassis[17] the four-cylinder Ford Sidevalve engine used in the Model Y...
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    To almost get back on-topic (from a site PoV) for a moment... The Morgan EV3, looking at the world of zero emissions motoring from an entirely different perspective. ‘What if an all-electric vehicle was bespoke made, hand crafted and exhilarating to drive?’ The EV3 embraces new technology...
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Not all - some had what I think I remember as the old Ford Popular engine.
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Perhaps she'll have a word in his ear when she goes to watch England in some final or other coming up... ??? Perhaps no-one will even mention the R-country in relation to novichok until that event is all finished?
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If Vote Leave has cheated the will of the people, MPs must take action Jolyon Maugham The Electoral Commission’s findings mean it’s beyond doubt that there is no proper mandate to leave the EU...
  19. oyster

    2019 KTM eBike Brochure

    One or other of the Macina City in-hub gear models might have been getting close for partner. However you have really messed up (like so many others) with colour! Black and near-black are not everyone's choice. Saw one of the smaller framed Liv bikes the other week - stunning in mostly white...
  20. oyster

    Arthritis in wrists and thumbs...

    Unfortunately, that will not be possible. Health issues...