AnOther Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Not good...![IMG]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/biskitboyo/euro.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thankfully its still worth the same in France!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I think you mean the GBP is going down the Swannee.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crevette Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 This article sums up why ;http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6994528.stmThe exchange rates are very much linked to the interest rates and the strengths of the economy. Expectations are that the ECB will raise the rates whilst the havoc in the UK at the moment with the financial markets means little chance of a raise in the UK. Also, with the UK's reliance on the financial services industry, a meltdown and recession could be on the cards back in old blighty...-Rob - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 [quote user="Benjamin"]I think you mean the GBP is going down the Swannee.[:D][/quote]Maybe so but the point is that for the vast majority of Brits living in France their income will be tied to Sterling in some way so are poorer than yesterday [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Looks like bread & jam for a while then........................[:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 JAM!!!!![:P]Can we all come and stay with you then?..........Chrissie (81) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 [quote user="Bugbear"]Looks like bread & jam for a while then........................[:@][/quote]Not just that Bugbear. I wouldn't mind if I could have that everyday but.................every OTHER day, it's a mite tough, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Here you go girls...............................Look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 I was going to chuck this out but I'm open to offers otherwise it's going on eBay.[img]http://tinyurl.com/2cyq4h[/img]What's the bet I'd get a bid on it [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Not from the upper crust like wot I am! We got fresh bred 2 daze ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Anyway, bread is bread, isn't it? Doesn't matter if it's sterling or euro. Bread is dough is dosh is filthy lucre is money is.....................................freedom from having to eat Bugbear's leftovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Did I miss something here????????????[8-)][8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 It's times like this when I see the worries that others have that I'm thankful for being poor.[:D]Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Now hit a 30 month low - £1 = €1.4259 [+o(]Seriously considering giving away all my money so that I can join Chris in nirvana [:D] [:D]Nirvana 1.a. Buddhism The ineffable ultimate in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion.b. Hinduism Emancipation from ignorance and the extinction of all attachment. 2. An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy. Bring it on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote user="ErnieY"]Seriously considering giving away all my money ....................................[:D] [:D][/quote]Ernie, my address is......................................................................................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 It's not all bad, I get paid in Euros so could someone let Jack know that I'm fine thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Many .years ago a wise man called Wilson ...gave us advice on monetry matters ......"The pound in your pocket will not be devalued "... he said .....I think there could be a lot of empty pockets soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 By how much does the pound have to drop before British house prices look good value? I reckon it'd be around parity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 [quote user="ErnieY"]Now hit a 30 month low - £1 = €1.4259 [+o(]Seriously considering giving away all my money so that I can join Chris in nirvana [:D] [:D]Nirvana 1.a. Buddhism The ineffable ultimate in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion.b. Hinduism Emancipation from ignorance and the extinction of all attachment. 2. An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy. Bring it on ! [/quote]There was I thinking they were a rock group who played Joni Mitchel's 'This Flight To Night' at the Pre Pitch Change gig that Elton John played at Watford in about 1974 before their name was hijacked Stateside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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