tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post8001922220196964924..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Ten PoundsRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87139894169329647942020-01-28T21:55:36.293+00:002020-01-28T21:55:36.293+00:00You could give it to charity like a night shelter...You could give it to charity like a night shelter in your town or hand it to a beggar for a good night. My partner's mother at 97 lives on a state pension and nothing else and needs her fuel allowance and the extra £10. But for those who don't need it, give it to someone who does. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7514695125775677102020-01-17T19:15:59.193+00:002020-01-17T19:15:59.193+00:00Hi Rosemary, yes I did get it. I think it was a ni...Hi Rosemary, yes I did get it. I think it was a nice token but now I would prefer all that money to be put into the NHS, helping veterans and the homeless, and better help for mental health patients. Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55605760928585529812020-01-13T14:03:00.361+00:002020-01-13T14:03:00.361+00:00To me who learned the Pensioners' Christmas gi...To me who learned the Pensioners' Christmas gift for the first time, it looks fascinating in the spirit of giving and sharing of the Christmas. But, yes, its observance should have been revised with the time passing. I think to give the Christmas bonus to everybody flatly is not the meaning of equality. It would be more meaningful if the gift money is only to the poorer pensioners. Belated Happy New Year! Look forward to your new posts created at the new computer.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44533622702252375132020-01-12T08:10:24.944+00:002020-01-12T08:10:24.944+00:00I feel the same as you, though on reflection I kno...I feel the same as you, though on reflection I know that there are some pensioners who are in a less fortunate position who might welcome even such a small extra gift at Christmas. We can always donate the money to a charity if we so wish.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-577702837512340802020-01-09T13:33:47.846+00:002020-01-09T13:33:47.846+00:00That is a timely reminder Janey - thank you. It ea...That is a timely reminder Janey - thank you. It easy to forget that something that does appear trivial could in fact mean so much more to others who are struggling.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-27889243122057056722020-01-09T02:41:25.641+00:002020-01-09T02:41:25.641+00:00Well, it has not kept up with inflation indeed. Th...Well, it has not kept up with inflation indeed. The amount I agree seems trivial to you and I....but let’s remember that at least over here and extra $10 or what ever the equivalent puts some food on the table for the elderly who are living just on their social security.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66156334113494127322020-01-08T23:58:32.720+00:002020-01-08T23:58:32.720+00:00😃😃Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74281122899026524492020-01-08T20:38:21.650+00:002020-01-08T20:38:21.650+00:00Interesting. Interesting. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81308860191899377722020-01-08T20:00:28.243+00:002020-01-08T20:00:28.243+00:00It all began with good intentions but almost 50 ye...It all began with good intentions but almost 50 years later it is meaningless. However, the amount involved each year could serve a useful purpose.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86737079492489110142020-01-08T18:52:34.654+00:002020-01-08T18:52:34.654+00:00I absolutely agree with you, that money that today...I absolutely agree with you, that money that today serves nothing for anyone individually but that has an enormous cost for the government, would serve so much better for something public like you said schools, hospitals , health research etc. But the idea in the beginning was certainly very good and helpful for people with lower income to spend a nice Christmas.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36733499359176867412020-01-08T18:49:29.585+00:002020-01-08T18:49:29.585+00:00Dear Gina - that is a great tip - thank you very m...Dear Gina - that is a great tip - thank you very much. I am not sure as yet, as I have never heard of Team Viewer before, but I will look into it. I am really grateful for your thoughtful advice Gina.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29249980948668794982020-01-08T13:25:34.853+00:002020-01-08T13:25:34.853+00:00Dear Rosemary,
A note about your computer issues....Dear Rosemary, <br />A note about your computer issues. Are you able to use "Team Viewer?" where you live? Maybe your son can help you even though he is far away. Or a friend or other member of your family. My niece helps me straighten out problems via "Team Viewer" She is a computer engineer. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54464458026960572162020-01-08T08:53:13.623+00:002020-01-08T08:53:13.623+00:00It is such an insignificant amount of money indivi...It is such an insignificant amount of money individually, but as a whole is quite a substantial sum that could benefit something more worthwhile. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24844495968988475462020-01-08T08:49:57.235+00:002020-01-08T08:49:57.235+00:00Indeed what a world we live in Mary - do you, like...Indeed what a world we live in Mary - do you, like me, think that life was far simpler when we were young, and also more carefree? You didn't have to worry about what was going on around the world because there was no instant news arriving in your living room like it does today.<br />Australia is so frightening, I saw a rescued Koala being given water to drink, and when the rescuer moved the bottle away, the Koalas bear grabbed his arm and brought it back so that it could have some more, it was so desperate. The worse piece of film I have seen had wild animals screaming - it was heartbreaking.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72728908626827285362020-01-08T04:45:56.534+00:002020-01-08T04:45:56.534+00:00I didn't know about this - as you suggest it s...I didn't know about this - as you suggest it seems as though it could be better spent elsewhere.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31171904921350093332020-01-07T21:07:02.723+00:002020-01-07T21:07:02.723+00:00The changing value of money and how it was used ov...The changing value of money and how it was used over the years is amazing. My first real job in Torquay (secretary in an insurance company office) in 1960, paid 5 (British) pounds a week! I realize one could do a lot more with just 5 pounds back then but, ye gods!!!!!! No wonder I had to live at home, and I paid my parents 3 pounds of that for my keep! <br />Also, no wonder I decided to try my luck in Washington D.C. where I started out at $100.00 a week (today that's about 76 pounds) which was huge to me then - and of course today wouldn't go far at all!<br /><br />The Christmas 'gift' does sound rather ridiculous with the price of things today, and yes British Gov't., send it instead to Australia, and quickly, the news from that fabulous Commonwealth country is frightful. When I saw the rescued baby koalas I broke down - the human deaths are of course unimaginable and so very, very sad - but the millions of animals gone are heartbreaking.<br /><br />Rosemary, Bob and I say exactly the same thing to each other regarding those often inexplicable TV ads! <br />What a world we live in!<br />Hugs - Mary x<br /><br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26834714132492972862020-01-07T19:07:28.195+00:002020-01-07T19:07:28.195+00:00Me too, especially after seeing that image of a bl...Me too, especially after seeing that image of a blackboard that you showed about Brexit outside a pub.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40867250430279748552020-01-07T19:00:19.024+00:002020-01-07T19:00:19.024+00:00Debra's remark made me smile.Debra's remark made me smile. <br /><br />William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-13618884287524806892020-01-07T18:34:12.703+00:002020-01-07T18:34:12.703+00:00No thanks.No thanks.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1425672309087392072020-01-07T16:56:04.951+00:002020-01-07T16:56:04.951+00:00🖥🖥Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9413224480626972502020-01-07T16:42:01.771+00:002020-01-07T16:42:01.771+00:00Perhaps you should have a referendum on this issue...Perhaps you should have a referendum on this issue.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88392203810788057612020-01-07T16:31:03.466+00:002020-01-07T16:31:03.466+00:00Hello Jim - I believe that you are right to be cyn...Hello Jim - I believe that you are right to be cynical - a Gordian knot indeed. Now you have taken me back to a journey I did in Anatolia, Turkey, where I followed in the footsteps of Alexander the Great marching on a journey in 333 bc to reach Gordiumm, the capital of Phyrygia.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31809245832855901982020-01-07T16:17:26.445+00:002020-01-07T16:17:26.445+00:00Dear Mariette - the Genius Bar helped to a certain...Dear Mariette - the Genius Bar helped to a certain extent but some problems still persist, and I am returning again on Saturday. Luckily I have only ever used Apple computers, so am very familiar with them, and able to find way around several of the issues that are working differently.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-92100202761328648922020-01-07T16:12:01.637+00:002020-01-07T16:12:01.637+00:00Dear Gina - we shall certainly add our government ...Dear Gina - we shall certainly add our government gift to causes which are close to our hearts.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48733016275471619432020-01-07T16:09:24.695+00:002020-01-07T16:09:24.695+00:00If it had been indexed it would be more like £400 ...If it had been indexed it would be more like £400 per couple, and that would be far too costly to the government. It needs to be spent more wisely. <br />I didn't realise that you would be treated differently from other parts of the UK. However, I don't thinkthat you are missing much.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com