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The Great Britain Only Thread

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by UKmember, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. peter_anderson

    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    #81
    Well, we get:
    • Free University fees
    • Free Personal care for the elderly
    • Free central heating installation for pensioners
    • Free school meals for some Scottish children between the ages of four and seven-with plans to extend to children of all ages.
    • More readily available specialist drugs for many serious illnesses, such as cancer, sometimes free
    • Free prescription charges for all by 2011- as announced by First Minister Alex Salmond
    • Free dental check-ups and eye tests

    Housing market doing good in Scotland: http://www.s1homes.com/news/2007-10-30-1.shtml
     
    peter_anderson, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  2. UltimateOnline

    UltimateOnline Guest

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    #82
    well what can i say to that apart from..... I'm moving to Scotland :D
     
    UltimateOnline, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  3. MattUK

    MattUK Notable Member

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    #83
    That's 100% true, and who pays for it? ;)

    http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...outh-East's+tax+'funds+rest+of+UK'/article.do

    I wouldn't say that's a sign of a healthy economy.
     
    MattUK, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  4. Divisive Cottonwood

    Divisive Cottonwood Peon

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    #84
    hello, Essex here :)
     
    Divisive Cottonwood, Sep 4, 2008 IP
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    #85
    hey guys good to see you all here from the UK, i live in norfolk along the coast in Hunstanton. Originally from London, Tottenham are the greatest just a poor start *bring on the abuse* lol

    have a good weekend guys
     
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    tokyoice Well-Known Member

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    #86
    Nice thread. I'm from Yorkshire UK, anyone near me feel free to contact me. :)
     
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  7. Agent_Dweeb

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    #87
    The pound has fallen drastically I see that with exchange rates, and the amount of money when it converts the dollars into pounds.
     
    Agent_Dweeb, Sep 4, 2008 IP
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    glendowney Notable Member

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    #88
    Which part of Yorkie land you from?
     
    glendowney, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  9. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #89
    AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

    How could I miss this thread. Well I, Mikey, am from Lancashire. 5 miles from the reebok stadium to be precise (where bolton wonderers play).

    Wow. I must be like the british member with the highest post count here. And itraders. And reps. What a celebrity I feel :p


    EDIT -

    For facks sake. Why is the OP banned? Thats why I hate buying avatars. he owes me.
     
    mikey1090, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  10. Agent_Dweeb

    Agent_Dweeb Peon

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    #90
    I think I'm up there in the 'ranks'.
     
    Agent_Dweeb, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  11. glendowney

    glendowney Notable Member

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    #91
    I'm catching you up Agent :p
     
    glendowney, Sep 4, 2008 IP
  12. ThisIsOli

    ThisIsOli Active Member

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    #92
    I get drunk too much to catch up with you guys :(

    Off the booze for a couple of months starting next monday though!
     
    ThisIsOli, Sep 5, 2008 IP
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    Mega B Well-Known Member

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    #93
    Typical friday night pastime for the lads get tanked up and a good old hot curry :D and no friends on a saturday morning :)
     
    Mega B, Sep 5, 2008 IP
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    #94
    i am originally from Northern Ireland but trying to make my fortune in teh U S of A
     
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    Jon1771 Well-Known Member

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    #95
    Looks like there are alot of people from the UK here, funny how alot are from up north
     
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    pixeladd Banned

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  17. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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  19. Jon1771

    Jon1771 Well-Known Member

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    #99
    I am in the Southwest and it hasn't stopped raining since about 2 am this morning
     
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  20. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #100
    Yeah, and guess who has to ride his Bike to work in it :rolleyes:
     
    mikey1090, Sep 5, 2008 IP