I agree. There is a huge discrepancy between what the sellers of (useless) goods and (dubious) services charge, and what ordinary people have to live on. One example. We need a new boiler. The recommended ecological one costs between 15 and 18k euros. My annual income is 13k euros. The electrician wants 20k to rewire four rooms and the kitchen. How do they imagine normal people pay for this stuff? Fact is, they don't. They buy crap second hand white goods, and DIY the electrics.
We bought gifts for our kids when they were small, but they can buy what they want for themselves now. This year, we're feeding and lodging the five thousand and have just done one mammoth food shop. It's nowhere near enough for the coming week though. They'll eat well, we'll ply them with drink and I think they'll enjoy themselves just the same. Have a lovely quiet end to the year, Debbie xx
Thanks Debbie. I hurt it on the monday making up beds for guests so I also downed tools. We had a houseful by Christmas Eve so I let some of them sort out the big meal on the 24th and the next one on the 25th. Seems fine today. I think I’ll hire a few servants xx
I agree. There is a huge discrepancy between what the sellers of (useless) goods and (dubious) services charge, and what ordinary people have to live on. One example. We need a new boiler. The recommended ecological one costs between 15 and 18k euros. My annual income is 13k euros. The electrician wants 20k to rewire four rooms and the kitchen. How do they imagine normal people pay for this stuff? Fact is, they don't. They buy crap second hand white goods, and DIY the electrics.
We bought gifts for our kids when they were small, but they can buy what they want for themselves now. This year, we're feeding and lodging the five thousand and have just done one mammoth food shop. It's nowhere near enough for the coming week though. They'll eat well, we'll ply them with drink and I think they'll enjoy themselves just the same. Have a lovely quiet end to the year, Debbie xx
Thanks Jane. I hope your festive celebrations go well. Family time is precious. xx
It’s going to be a difficult one this year. Just hope my back holds out.
Hope your back held up and all went well. Mine started twinging on Christmas eve so I had to down tools. Thankfully hubby stepped in.
Thanks Debbie. I hurt it on the monday making up beds for guests so I also downed tools. We had a houseful by Christmas Eve so I let some of them sort out the big meal on the 24th and the next one on the 25th. Seems fine today. I think I’ll hire a few servants xx
Ah. Sorry to hear that. Hired help might be the way to go! Stay well x
A few days of rest when the festivities are over should work wonders. Roll on 2025!