There must be something somewhere that says what the Monarch pays for out of the public funds - in simple terms (this has a bit of a split and an explanation - https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/royal-finances ). They do no end of visits, garden parties, events - and as the monarchy/Trump comparison shows, they have security costs and building upkeep. IF that means that Sandringham, Balmoral and Buck house are all included, then that does beg a question - but then the PM has No 10 and Chequers to use don't they?
Well, he has had a promotion in that time - got himself a new job!! Probably works harder and longer too. He can have his pay rise - it's a job I wouldn't want.
Tried to dig a hole for a rotary clothes line socket this morning. Chose the ideal spot. Dig a hole 30cm square and 45cm deep, the socket instructions said. Dug down around 25cm, to encounter an ENORMOUS rock, extending beyond the 30cm in all 4 directions. It could even be part of the bedrock... not sure what to do now. I need a divining rod or similar, to find a more promising spot, I think.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Just having a very enjoyable glass of Chardonnay with early dinner / very late lunch after my shopping trip, and have managed to knock the glass over onto the dining table. Over half full too, and now I’ll have to wash the tablecloths. On the good side, I’d only just opened the bottle, so there’s plenty left. Just refilled my glass, so I’d better sit down quietly with it to avoid further mishaps!
Every year it peeves me how much supermarkets charge for a few bay leaves in a jar when I'm filling one of at least two council bins with what are possibly organic bay leaves as I never spray or fertilise them. I've tried leaving some outside to be taken but I've given up as nobody seems to want them.
Every year it peeves me how much supermarkets charge for a few bay leaves in a jar when I'm filling one of at least two council bins with what are possibly organic bay leaves as I never spray or fertilise them. I've tried leaving some outside to be taken but I've given up as nobody seems to want them.
They are probably not recognised as bay leaves for cooking. Now if you cut them off the branches, and put them in jars, you could probably sell them!!
Edited. I use ours in cupboards of crockery and things such as rice, pasta, etc. I'm told they help keep unwanted bugs away. Seems to be working.
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He can have his pay rise - it's a job I wouldn't want.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I've tried leaving some outside to be taken but I've given up as nobody seems to want them.
Now if you cut them off the branches, and put them in jars, you could probably sell them!!
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I use ours in cupboards of crockery and things such as rice, pasta, etc. I'm told they help keep unwanted bugs away. Seems to be working.