tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5958868450604085137..comments2024-03-29T13:47:52.160+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Armageddon?Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37063502411079177682023-01-18T15:11:54.483+00:002023-01-18T15:11:54.483+00:00After reading this post, I wondered how our boxed ...After reading this post, I wondered how our boxed Cabernet sauvignon price compares to yours (I'm in Ontario). I would be $49.00 Canadian for that (rounded to $50 which equals 30 in pounds). Holy cow, what a difference! You ARE getting a good price. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8230782785740756122023-01-18T07:45:12.351+00:002023-01-18T07:45:12.351+00:00It is very noticeable that the price of food has g...It is very noticeable that the price of food has gone up across the board. Basics like butter and eggs are up and my once spending of £40 has now gone up to £60 for the same items. . Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62490293321534657552023-01-18T05:55:31.880+00:002023-01-18T05:55:31.880+00:00I think the weathermen should stick to looking out...I think the weathermen should stick to looking out of the window! As for 'stars and princes', the less we hear of them the better; although I do find myself getting very angry with them on this page, so I'm a part of the problem.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41422044574667199622023-01-18T05:53:28.338+00:002023-01-18T05:53:28.338+00:00I think that's always been the case. I'm a...I think that's always been the case. I'm accused of it all the time!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86822647329016265382023-01-18T05:52:20.050+00:002023-01-18T05:52:20.050+00:00We were told that eggs would disappear as the resu...We were told that eggs would disappear as the result of rampant Bird Flu; this hasn't happened, and I think the price has remained stable. We were also told that Bird Flu would wipe-out the Turkey population, but as usual there were plenty for everyone.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76525670991774429022023-01-18T05:49:14.419+00:002023-01-18T05:49:14.419+00:00I imagine that about 90% of your food and drink is...I imagine that about 90% of your food and drink is imported, so that would make a huge difference. Here on the mainland maybe things are a tad more expensive, but then they always are year by year.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61213668656030117182023-01-18T03:39:19.849+00:002023-01-18T03:39:19.849+00:00I wish the news would report the news, not make pr...I wish the news would report the news, not make predictions. Prognostication is the job of weathermen. And if we could cut the reports on stars and runaway princes on the evening news, that would be just great too. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10373173858099787102023-01-18T02:37:54.842+00:002023-01-18T02:37:54.842+00:00Thinking for yourself is the best strategy.Thinking for yourself is the best strategy.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36151936095543429662023-01-17T22:19:55.048+00:002023-01-17T22:19:55.048+00:00We will survive... and this too will pass. Yes, pr...We will survive... and this too will pass. Yes, prices for lots of things have gone up here. Our monthly grocery bill has not doubled, but almost. Eggs today at the store were $6 for a dozen... (when we used to pay about $2)<br />As for the news, I don't watch it anymore except for the weather... for my own personal well-being.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58463320439230349562023-01-17T18:33:39.785+00:002023-01-17T18:33:39.785+00:00I agree about television and the news being dire a...I agree about television and the news being dire and I watch very little television. <br /><br />However on the subject of inflation you are obviously in a fortunate place because the price of food on Lewis has skyrocketed. Although hardly a major issue even my favourite white wine is £1.50 a bottle dearer than a few months ago. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21755016637419928642023-01-17T16:30:24.545+00:002023-01-17T16:30:24.545+00:00Lets hope so. I think we'll all survive. There...Lets hope so. I think we'll all survive. There will always be those who moan, but they're the ones who believe all the nonsense.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21013281429804198322023-01-17T14:20:02.067+00:002023-01-17T14:20:02.067+00:00All is well in the house of Cro! This is good to ...All is well in the house of Cro! This is good to hear. Things are not dire. The news people are fear mongers and have mostly nothing good to say. Fuel contracts are being renegotiated lower and this is a good sign as well. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67829446527333781482023-01-17T13:37:34.343+00:002023-01-17T13:37:34.343+00:00And the prediction of bad news to come.And the prediction of bad news to come.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78272054435786978952023-01-17T13:36:47.509+00:002023-01-17T13:36:47.509+00:00I love liquorice. I don't over-do them, but th...I love liquorice. I don't over-do them, but they're delicious.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91774694435075077492023-01-17T12:07:14.677+00:002023-01-17T12:07:14.677+00:00Only bad news seems to be considered newsworthy an...Only bad news seems to be considered newsworthy any longer. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64202377178960855422023-01-17T11:34:09.366+00:002023-01-17T11:34:09.366+00:00I am about to book a Tesco slot - shall look if th...I am about to book a Tesco slot - shall look if they sell liquorice sticks - they sound delicious.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62450285251548157372023-01-17T11:20:55.205+00:002023-01-17T11:20:55.205+00:00Absolutely. Maybe it's still to come, but some...Absolutely. Maybe it's still to come, but somehow I think it's all been political 'hype'. Life goes on much as usual.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40602296164773493032023-01-17T11:04:04.898+00:002023-01-17T11:04:04.898+00:00I can't remember the last time I watched the T...I can't remember the last time I watched the TV news, and most things I read online I tend to take with a pinch of salt. Nor do I follow such things as Twitter.<br />Cro, you had the advantage that you read about the UK doom and gloom before you arrived, and have been able to experience for yourself that most of it was media hype.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-49118095414734902962023-01-17T10:04:43.079+00:002023-01-17T10:04:43.079+00:00It has been thus for years.It has been thus for years.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56640526357596835792023-01-17T09:55:53.043+00:002023-01-17T09:55:53.043+00:00I suppose I am reasonably frugal, as are most OAP&...I suppose I am reasonably frugal, as are most OAP's. However I still manage to live to a certain standard. I very rarely go to pubs, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, and I don't have tattoos. I recommend this to those who also live on reduced means. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68284727017013240802023-01-17T09:29:07.041+00:002023-01-17T09:29:07.041+00:00To agree with this will open us up to being told t...To agree with this will open us up to being told that an 'I'm alright Jack!' attitude is not helping those less fortunate than ourselves. However, many Bloggers who deal in frugality and must believe in the Doom & Gloom have not reported a lack of essential suplies and mini (or maxi) holidays.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50144661252314489112023-01-17T08:36:42.045+00:002023-01-17T08:36:42.045+00:00I hope they're BIG pots, that does sound expen...I hope they're BIG pots, that does sound expensive.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40345176621431039752023-01-17T08:35:54.595+00:002023-01-17T08:35:54.595+00:00Yes, but it's not over yet. It remains to be s...Yes, but it's not over yet. It remains to be seen if we'll be affected by any of the 'doom'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41441306223513705442023-01-17T08:34:26.129+00:002023-01-17T08:34:26.129+00:00I don't need anyone to tell me what to think; ...I don't need anyone to tell me what to think; I expect we think exactly the same as her. <br /><br />Under £3 for a good bottle of wine is rare here; I bought 5 boxes.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69746104162439568542023-01-17T08:31:35.212+00:002023-01-17T08:31:35.212+00:00Current TV is either uninformative, or tedious. Th...Current TV is either uninformative, or tedious. There are a couple of programmes I watch that are countryside related, but that's it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com