Boby Brno

I don’t live in fear. I don’t stay inside. I’ve spent more time outside and read more books than I ever have. I and millions of others, across the world have had to change their lifestyle in ways they never would have expected. Some have actually died. Some have actually grieved. We are nearly there. A couple of months won’t make that much difference to people’s lives.

This is a contradiction.

A bit of a contradiction in your post. Which was the point I made.

Bullshit.

‘Em’ Not sure who they are. The government, the NHS, the thousands of unpaid volunteers? If they’d missed it by the narrowest of margins, this forum would have been in meltdown. Having been jabbed, I have nothing but praise for the people involved in the process. From the yellow vested people marshalling the queue to the good lady giving the jab.

They don’t call us whinging Poms for nothing😊

My income is down over the last 12 months including grants from the government. Our outgoings though are down considerably more. No holidays, meals, pub, football, fuel, clothing, haircuts etc. We therefore have more in savings than we had last year. I’d rather it was the other way round though.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week. I’m glad that apprenticeships are back in favour. As someone who went down this route after leaving school, it’s been sad to see the decline over the years.

Jabbed! In the after Vac. waiting area at the Octagon. Last time I saw these people was on the sprung dance floor at the Palais. Could do with some background Motown music😊

Brother had his today, me tomorrow. 👍

Fair enough. My figures came from this guy but it’s only up to Feb 3rd.

The latest figures still show cases falling, albeit slowly. The rest of GM are falling quicker which is why we now have the highest rate.

The vaccine problems have highlighted the bureaucratic and ideological weaknesses of the EU. It’s always been there and is why I’ve always understood why people wanted out. Brexit and COVID will cause long lasting damage to the EU. More than the U.K. in my opinion. Some will say it was all needless but it was inevitable and democracy will always conquer ideology.

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Can I just say finally that both my sons have had similar lectures when they worked for me. It’s really nothing personal. Having said that, neither of them work for me anymore. Their choice. 😊

For the record, I’m not trying to pick holes. I’ve been in your situation many times. My attitude now is how my bosses reacted when I thought all was lost. They always looked for an alternative, lateral thinking was their mantra. If your in a position of influence, then being positive is invaluable. When I started my business 20 years ago, I got a business starter pack from Barclays. One of the first questions was: When something goes wrong, do you automatically blame someone else? If the answer is yes, don’t start your own business.

We had your CV the other day. The patronising bit was the only thing anyone on here could relate to. Didn’t see any experience relating to buying of raw materials from Europe. Stick to what you know. Watch and learn indeed. So good you said it twice.

And what would you know?

So there’s a Bulgarian involved now. All seems a bit complicated. Believe me, face to face meetings are better than a hundred emails. More so if you make the effort to fly across Europe. If jobs and the business is on the line then you should do whatever it takes.

You can for business. Maybe this is your problem.

One small boy is Bill Naughton’s best novel for me. About a young lad from Ireland brought up in Bolton. Well worth a read.

You’re not banned from anything. I was in purchasing in engineering for 12 years. Started off as Buyer then Senior Buyer, Materials Manager then Purchasing Manager. I never once resorted to praying. Have any of your purchasing people been over there to try and sort out these issues or are they all whinging on social media?

Glasses yes. Full head of hair though. Like a young Michael Caine.

You’re more than entitled to express your grievances about how Brexit affected you personally. Whatever the threats are to your circumstances. Its nothing compared to how it’s affected me. I voted remain. I’ve never complained because that’s what democracy is. You voted out. One of those who hadn’t a clue what it was all about. Please stop moaning.

Just for you.👍