Bringing goods from the EU

[sploo]

Although the prospect for growth in Pacific Rim nations far outstrips the EU.

£1 worth of trade to £2 worth of trade is 100% growth!

OK, I'm being facetious; but we've replaced easy access to one of the largest markets on the planet (that was also on our doorstep), for the possibility of joining one that is much smaller, and most definitely not on our doorstep. It's hard to paint that as a smart move; but then it's hard to paint the current members of the UK government as smart.

 

[doctor Bob]

Have we stopped trading with the EU?

 

[selectortone]

The first rule of the Dunning-Kruger club... is that you don't know you're a member of the Dunning-Kruger club

 

[Droogs]

It would appear, judging from traffic volumes, apparently so

 

[Daniel2]

Have we stopped trading with the EU?

My worms eye view of things says yes

 

[doctor Bob]

It would appear, judging from traffic volumes, apparently so

Are you looking at those cross channel ferries, Edinburgh to calais still.

 

[Droogs]

Edinburgh is for cruise ships (another thread) and cargo is for Rosyth mostly. We actually had a continnental ferry service but they got rid of it as most Scots had no money left to afford the tickets after (take you pick) Brussels, Westminster, Holyrood, the Council or the paperboy had robbed us of all our cash

 

[sploo]

Have we stopped trading with the EU?

"replaced easy access" (though Droogs' joke is probably right at the moment)

 

[Noel]

Folks, please take note. This not a C19 thread and will not turn into a C19 thread. Vaccines in the detailed context of recent EU-UK events, yes. Vaccine rollout and efficacy, no. C19 and if it's a sniffy nose or a life threatening disease or a wintery red nose, no.
If some feel it really necessary to go off piste then it'll be a simple matter of excluding you from the thread.

 

[Droogs]

Not import but export I suppose. Just seen a piece about British immigrants to the EU or expats as they like to call themselves rather than economic migrants (which is what they are for the most part), have started to discover that they are no longer able to get things like Sky. There have been a few pieces published about how a load of those complaining actually voted for leave and can't understand why they can not get British telly anymore amongst many other things.

 

[Noel]

Not import but export I suppose. Just seen a piece about British immigrants to the EU or expats as they like to call themselves rather than economic migrants (which is what they are for the most part), have started to discover that they are no longer able to get things like Sky. There have been a few pieces published about how a load of those complaining actually voted for leave and can't understand why they can not get British telly anymore amongst many other things.

Don't be silly Droogs, of course they can get Sky.

















In Spanish, Portuguese, French....

 

[Daniel2]

I feel like I want to be offended at being referred to as an economic migrant.

Even if it is true.
But, I don't subscribe to Sky or any of it's brethren.

 

[Droogs]

If the reason you moved to the continent is to get more bang for your buck or 'cos your job made it a must rather than to be with the inlaws etc then you are an economic migrant that is what is means. Go somewhere other than where you grew up to get a better lifestyle in terms of material possessions and ability to afford such.

I'm an economic migrant, I moved from Fife to Aberdeen and then to Edinburgh via a few other places and countries
urely for financial reasons ie work.

 

[doctor Bob]

Edinburgh is for cruise ships (another thread) and cargo is for Rosyth mostly. We actually had a continnental ferry service but they got rid of it as most Scots had no money left to afford the tickets after (take you pick) Brussels, Westminster, Holyrood, the Council or the paperboy had robbed us of all our cash

Don't worry, wee Jimmy Krankie will save the day.
I lived in Polmont for 3 years in the 90's in a lovely little converted stable block. Used to hire (holiday) a converted fishing net factory on the forth in Leven for a few years.
Not been back up for 10 years. Loved Edinburgh and Glasgow

 

[Blackswanwood]

£1 worth of trade to £2 worth of trade is 100% growth!

OK, I'm being facetious; but we've replaced easy access to one of the largest markets on the planet (that was also on our doorstep), for the possibility of joining one that is much smaller, and most definitely not on our doorstep. It's hard to paint that as a smart move; but then it's hard to paint the current members of the UK government as smart.

I get your point but not that it’s an exact swap - we are also able to do other deals which was not the case as an EU member. I’m not claiming it’s ideal but am perhaps feeling a more cup half full about it than some.

 

[Daniel2]

If the reason you moved to the continent is to get more bang for your buck or 'cos your job made it a must rather than to be with the inlaws etc then you are an economic migrant that is what is means. Go somewhere other than where you grew up to get a better lifestyle in terms of material possessions and ability to afford such.

With all respect Droogs, that's a bit of a simplification.
My wife is Dutch, whom I met whilst working as a true expat, many moons ago.
By virtue of us maintaining a longterm relationship (ergo; living together, then marrying),, it would be impossible to remain close to both extended families;
Therefore, we saw no issue on choosing to settle in "neutral territory", so to speak.
During the past twenty years here, two daughters have been born and bred. So, to them, France is their home, French is their first language, and they have never known anything different.
Trying to keep it short, but I hope you see my drift ?

 

[Droogs]

DrBob did they let you out early for good behaviour? I remember you could get a grand red pudding supper from the chip shop by the square in Leven town centre then off down the beach to munch away. Polmont has a lot of very nice countryside around it

 

[doctor Bob]

DrBob did they let you out early for good behaviour? I remember you could get a grand red pudding supper from the chip shop by the square in Leven town centre then off down the beach to munch away. Polmont has a lot of very nice countryside around it

Mid Feb, massive converted factory, on the beachfront of leven, decide to go for a walk on the beach with 4 adults and 5 kids, I made it the furthest about 50 yards before turning back. I thought I wasn't going to make it, chill factor -50

 

[Droogs]

@Daniel2 I get what you're saying and I did say familial reasons for moving somewhere are perfectly valid and mean you are just an immigrant to that area. If you had moved there for money reasons then you would be an economic migrant. The term Expat is a rather jingoistic xenaphobic term and was originally used by the occupying imperial forces and politicos of the British empire to show that although they may be in a foreign land and live there a long time they were not of that place but remained British and would probably at the end of a career return to the UK

edit typo spelling

 

[Droogs]

Was it down by the swimming pool end if so think i remember the building. gone now I think, I used to stay at the far end in the caravan park