Walker570 Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 So I thought until I had a preview of my possible electricty cost for the coming year and it has gone up £400 and I see in the business papers this morning the indication we will all need on average an extra £3000 to cover basics this next year. Well the £400 means I will have to cut back one days driven this coming season. I have been trying to work out where the other £2600 will be required, then my House Insurance and car insurances hit the door mat, another extra £300 there, so £2300 to go. Probably around £900 of that will go on heating oil(£700 this year) so that leaves £1400 and I can see that being eaten up quickly by fuel for vehicles in 6 months. Seems like I might just have to drop another day or twos shooting. Going to be a tight year. Hope you are all ready for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Only going to get worse with the current situation in Ukraine... I'm looking at the fixed / variable energy costs at the moment as our current term ends at end of march. Three weeks ago variable was winning the race, right now it's pretty much neck n neck.. I can see the next few years being pretty tough and the cloth is going to get cut right up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Just got my renewal house and contents insurance through the letterbox and it have gone up about £30 not a fortune I know , so went on line and put the same details in and the cheapest was nearly £30 cheaper , as I have never claimed a penny for 40 odd years I only need the basics if my house is blown up or destroyed by fire , so the cheeps't one it is . on line is the saviour once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 tip of the ice berg going to be some real hardship out there shortly wish the kids were still small I could sell one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 58 minutes ago, marsh man said: Just got my renewal house and contents insurance through the letterbox and it have gone up about £30 not a fortune I know , so went on line and put the same details in and the cheapest was nearly £30 cheaper , as I have never claimed a penny for 40 odd years I only need the basics if my house is blown up or destroyed by fire , so the cheeps't one it is . on line is the saviour once again. Never go with the renewal, it's often cheaper even with the same company, they just hope people will be lazy and auto renew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Talking to my farmer mate while ratting the other evening he has tupped his sheep 4 week early on the proviso that he will not be able to Fred em and still take a profit ! his rationale is try and get them up to weight and sold early doors huger premium lower costs ! I asked why and his answer was plain and simple! no gas, no fertiliser, less corn, no imports, higher fuel. he recons food prices will increase 20 to 30 % depending on putin ! He’s a degree education farmer that is clued up ! think it’s going to be a bit of a tight year ! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Buy your toilet rolls in bulk! You know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 ...................................and of course we still have the next version of covid lurking in the shadows....... we're all doomed, doomed I say. How on earth did we all manage to struggle through in the late 40s and early 50s ? There just wasn't the unnecessary stuff about to waste our money on, simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) This situation was why I posted asking about things a couple of weeks ago . I'd been bumbling along in my own little cocoon thinking that it won't really be a problem to most people, but , the last few weeks have made me realise that to many people it could be , and very probably will be devastating. The majority of us on here will feel it , but will be able to weather the storm without too much trouble , yes we might have to tighten our belts a bit , and do without the odd luxury, or have to dip into our savings, and we won't like it very much , but to some people it will be devastating. Lots of families will be faced with the option of paying the rent/mortgage or buying food, or the choice between paying fuel bills or buying food . Life will certainly be getting very uncomfortable for lots of people . One thing is for sure though , at least we can thank our lucky stars that we aren't waking up in the Ukraine this morning. 👍 Edited February 26, 2022 by mel b3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Buy your toilet rolls in bulk! You know it makes sense. You can't wipe your arsx on Red cartridge cases can you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, marsh man said: You can't wipe your arsx on Red cartridge cases can you ? That is probably the most sensible thing you have ever posted! The RED cartridges are safe in the gun room, the toilet rolls are stacked under the boiler in the old airing cupboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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