Cost of living squeeze in 2022, 23 & 24 (Vol. 2)

[Whistle]

Place near us, I have paid less for a hotel.

[Mr Whippy]

As suggested, people pay it so people will charge it.

Nowt wrong with that.

But it is indicative of the excessive money still sloshing around.

Which to me says the economy has to get a fair bit worse before it’ll get better otherwise inflation won’t go anywhere but up.

[Timothy Bucktu]

I was quite surprised that a first class stamp is now £1.30!
In other news...Asda own brand nutty bars (Snickers rip off) are £1.45 up from £1 a couple of weeks ago.

[Murph7355]

Timothy Bucktu said:

I was quite surprised that a first class stamp is now £1.30!
In other news...Asda own brand nutty bars (Snickers rip off) are £1.45 up from £1 a couple of weeks ago.

Who are you posting fake Snickers to?

[towser44]

Robinsons cordial, £1.50 a bottle, but now only 750ml not 1 litre bottles

[.:ian:.]

Deesee said:

We live in a market town with plenty of fields and woods near by, and a beach 20 mins away, however we now have dog walking centres where you pay 7-10£ to walk your own dog in a field, some have booking only and slots..some just fields, others fully fenced and some with agility equipment..

Same here, spotted a stack of advertising cards in the vets for one of these "walking fields", no prices on the card, obviously.

Might be prime milf territory though...

[m3jappa]

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

i'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

[ARHarh]

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

i'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

[borcy]

ARHarh said:

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

i'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

Beer for dogs https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/bottom-sni...

[mikeiow]

borcy said:

ARHarh said:

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

I'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

Beer for dogs https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/bottom-sni...

[Puzzles]

When driving the Google map shows businesses, I’m constantly amazed by the volume of dog related small businesses.

[hotchy]

Puzzles said:

When driving the Google map shows businesses, I’m constantly amazed by the volume of dog related small businesses.

I'm not. Before getting a dog sure I'd have thought that but since I got one I'm going to a fancy lodge with hot tub and own sauna, the dogs allowed so is coming with us. That means we've had to search for dog friendly places to eat. Now booked an all you can eat wings Wednesday brewdog. Theres a chip shop that serves dog stuff aswel for the 2nd night. Without being allowed the dog we would have booked elsewhere.

Yes I'm pretty certain I can beat the world record for wings eaten. Bearmeatsfood managed 70, I suspect I'll smash that (or do 20...)

[croyde]

A work colleague has had acupuncture treatment for her dog.

I'm just amazed that it doesn't bolt or bite your arm off when you stick it with a needle

[Electronicpants]

borcy said:

ARHarh said:

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

i'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

Beer for dogs https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/bottom-sni...

My sister had a dog masseuse come to her house and took him to dog water therapy (complete with goggles/doggles) every two weeks! I thought she was kidding till she sent me the photos! (dog since passed away)

[ARHarh]

borcy said:

ARHarh said:

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

i'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

Beer for dogs https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/bottom-sni...

Back in the 1980's I used to drink in country pub quite often. The neighbours dog used to come into the pub on its own every night as the landlady gave hime a bowl of beer to drink. The dog was often found snoring away in front of the fire.

Edited by ARHarh on Friday 3rd May 11:09

[SWoll]

.:ian:. said:

Deesee said:

We live in a market town with plenty of fields and woods near by, and a beach 20 mins away, however we now have dog walking centres where you pay 7-10£ to walk your own dog in a field, some have booking only and slots..some just fields, others fully fenced and some with agility equipment..

Same here, spotted a stack of advertising cards in the vets for one of these "walking fields", no prices on the card, obviously.

Might be prime milf territory though...

We pay £10 an hour a couple of times a month for our 2 for a full fenced off area. Gives them a chance to have a good run off lead in a controlled environment with zero stress to us as all ours for the hour. Worth every penny.

Electronicpants said:

My sister had a dog masseuse come to her house and took him to dog water therapy (complete with goggles/doggles) every two weeks! I thought she was kidding till she sent me the photos! (dog since passed away)

We had 6 months of doing this after one of ours had to have major spinal surgery at the age of 2. Once our insurer had paid out the £10k+ bill for the procedure they then covered the water therapy.

They weren't sure he'd ever walk again but he's 8 now and chases our other dog around the garden on a regular basis.

Edited by SWoll on Friday 3rd May 11:12

[borcy]

mikeiow said:

borcy said:

ARHarh said:

m3jappa said:

The world does indeed seem to have gone totally mad.

Dog spas
Dog hotels
Dog walkers
Dog walking fields
Doggie daycare
Cakes for dogs
Gourmet food for dogs

I'm sure there will be more as well and people can do what they like with their money but it is totally mental

Ice cream for dogs

Beer for dogs https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/bottom-sni...

You can also get dog prosecco now.

[borcy]

.:ian:. said:

Deesee said:

We live in a market town with plenty of fields and woods near by, and a beach 20 mins away, however we now have dog walking centres where you pay 7-10£ to walk your own dog in a field, some have booking only and slots..some just fields, others fully fenced and some with agility equipment..

Same here, spotted a stack of advertising cards in the vets for one of these "walking fields", no prices on the card, obviously.

Might be prime milf territory though...

I live out in the sticks surrounded by fields. We've got one of those dog walking fields, £10 an hour. I'm informed they are booked up weeks in advance.

[Mr Whippy]

Electronicpants said:

My sister had a dog masseuse come to her house and took him to dog water therapy (complete with goggles/doggles) every two weeks! I thought she was kidding till she sent me the photos! (dog since passed away)

An apex level pack predator died of shame?

[Digga]

Talkung abouth the UK:

Joseph Stiglitz said:

...there’s a shortage of housing which is an important part of well-being, which in turn is a part of productivity...

https://www.cityam.com/nobel-prize-winning-economist-heres-what-labour-should-do-to-improve-the-economy/