exchange rate

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
30/08/2008 20:46

will it fall even more in the next 3 months ? 2.16 today

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
30/08/2008 20:51

Yes....The £ is a shambles......Thanks to Mr Prudence himself.



How about all this PFI debt? Send him back to Scotland!!!



That should get the board bubbleing!!!!



wyn

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
30/08/2008 21:08

Even Alistair Darling belives people are pissed off with Labour and that we are in the worst financial crisis for 60 years



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/08/30/cncrisis130.xml

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
30/08/2008 22:55

11 years of political spin, what a bunch of mugs we have been..................who voted for this bunch of losers.

They would struggle to run a tap let alone the country

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
30/08/2008 22:58

Tony Blair must be laughing his head off frankly. Talk about get out just in time and pass the buck.

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 00:46

I'm really surprised that it took those mugs (yes I mean the Labour lot) 11 years to screw up the ecomony

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 01:00

Trousered millions in bloated salaries, pensions not to mention inflated fiddled expenses and

just to round off The John Lewis list for second homes........for what?



Virtually bankrupting Great Britain, giving the UK away to immigrants of all persuasions

handing over The National Health Service to everyone but the taxpayers that pay for it.

Lumbering us all with PFI debt to line the pockets of their mates...........and last but not

least......



Made the Country the laughing stock of the world.



Who needs enemies, with this Motley Bunch? Should all be locked up.



My opinion thats all...................RANT finally over!



wyn

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 01:11

Wyn

I have to agree with you there.

K

plumber



Joined: 27/08/2008
Posts: 85

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 01:57

My mum will be turning over in her grave with this new labour party , they are really out of touch with the average persons views. There are very few bub vaults to discuss polatics bring them back i say.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 19:39

have no fears cos when other lot get in it wont change one iota. they are only interested in lining there own pockets, then try and blame it on someone else.must be the best job in the world being a politician,qualifications-be agood liar and an even better conman.

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 21:45

For those of you who think Labour will win the next election then the bookies are offering 5 to 2, while the Tories are 1 to 4, with the other lot at 100s.

Though I feel a change is required, laying out 4 pounds to win 1 looks poor value considering the Tories have not decided on anything yet. It may be worth having a small flutter when the odds for a Labour victory are over 3 to 1 (assuming anyone is interested)

Michael

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 21:49

im interested how much you want at 3 to 1

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 22:05

I dont take the money I am afraid, its the Hills and Ladbrokes of this world who give you the chance to win your fortune.

Just checked and Ladbrokes are now offering 11 to 4 Labour to win most seats at the next election.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 22:23

best we could get was 2.11 today



jock.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 22:35

hi pipie.did you ever get the reply you wanted about the exchange rate.all of us forgot about that once all the political bumph started.pound now is only$1.8 and 1.23euros.hope you can convert to ytl

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 23:11

RE Pipie : (...) will it fall even more in the next 3 months ? 2.16 today (...)



Hmm. In the past four years I've only met Brits who said "The UK will never abandon the pound (or is it Pound?)". The Euro was a laugh, Europe was a laugh - but who's laughing now?



PS. I get my (yearly indexed) Dutch pension in Euro's. No, I ain't complaning, no, not me.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 23:17

PPS. I forgot to mention for all haters of Labour: wasn't it Mrs. M. Thatcher who wanted a "special position" in the EEC (now EU)..? Well, you got it. Not many EU countries will welcome the bankrupt UK now as a "cooperating member". Too little, too late.

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 23:28

Err I think you will find that the UK economy can hold its own with other EU countries. Where do you get the idea that the UK is bankrupt?

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 23:47

DC.

We have still got STERLING.



And the EU will not abandon the UK we are are the only ones who send our troops to war even if they are illegal.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
01/09/2008 23:50

One of the greatest politicians of my generation described Rt Honorable A Blair as the greatest conservative politician of all time.



Afraid I disagree on that point but understand his thinking.



Have you guessed who made that statement?



It was Tony Benn!!!



The UK must never give up the pound, the current situation is caused by a universal situation largely due to oil prices. The reason they have soared - the idiot government of the USA. They cannot control consumption so they go and invade countries that produce oil!



The EU is "run by" half witted non entities who cannot get jobs elsewhere and one day soon most of the population will figure that out and deal with the situation. Obviously people like DC are very well served by these half wits but when the revolution comes people like him will be first against the wall!!!!!!!!!



Do not worry folks, economics has a way of evening things out over time. Yes, you may have had it very good here for a while but this is pay back time. However if you are prepared to stick it out this is still a great place to live.

jennyd


Joined: 24/08/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 14:12

exchange rate today in UK 1.96, this holidays is getting more expensive by the day,hope we get a better rate there,the euro is at an amazing low of 1.16,

how much is it to drown our sorrows, cost of a beer and decent meal out,

thanks

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 14:17

what is the rate in TRNC ?

Laptalocal


Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 14:32

I got 2.12 ytl to the £1 yesterday.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 14:46

crikey, was that TRNC or UK ?

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 15:37

jennyd,



Whatever you do, NEVER buy your TL in UK. You will almost always get a far better rate here.



Looks like worse to come with Brown & Darling seemingly at logger heads over the economy etc. If the top 2 cannot agree where does it leave the rest of the UK.



Wish I was in a position to offload some TL and wait for the rate to improve later in the year.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 15:57

OUCH!



http://www.advfn.com/p.php?pid=forexqkchart&btn=updatecharts&elists=1%7C3%7C7&elists=1%7C3%7C7&email=Enter+Your+Email+Address+Here&curcode1=GBP&curcode2=TRY&updatecharts=GET+QUOTE&symbol=FX%5EGBPEUR

jennyd


Joined: 24/08/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 16:30

cyprusishome,

yes I agree, we just bought £50 to get us over the 1st day,still we are very much looking forward to a good 2 weeks of doing nothing in the sunshine.the grandkids are back at school so we can escape

jfoggy


Joined: 23/12/2006
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 17:45

I totally agree with cyprusishome, we got a few £'s changed at the weekend in Thomas Cook just to see us over the first day (arriving soon)....BIG mistake. 1.88....NEVER do that again, even for just a few £'s. We always have to learn the hard way, so please listen to the advice of others on BB. Will make sure we keep a few T/L to bring home with us ahead of our next trip out.

Julie

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 18:02

You can always t use sterling when you come over , little shop by us also chnges sterling for us , but i have never been refused sterling as payment , even on the markets .

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 22:00

the pound was doing o.k.till darling said we were looking a serious recession,they never no when to keep there mouths shut. but the the price of oil is dropping very steadily so if it keeps doing that perhaps things might improve.,then i suppose one of the others will say something stupid and put us back were we started,just seem to be going round in ever decreasing circles.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 22:26

RE cyprusishome : (...) The EU is "run by" half witted non entities who cannot get jobs elsewhere and one day soon most of the population will figure that out and deal with the situation. Obviously people like DC are very well served by these half wits but when the revolution comes people like him will be first against the wall!!!!!!!!! (...)



===> Echoes from the Bierhalle in München, 1923. Hitler rhetoric. Shame on you, Sir.



RE chick : (...) the UK we are are the only ones who send our troops to war even if they are illegal.



===> And you're proud of it?! My tiny country Holland has more troops abroad in peace operations than we have troops in the country. And all actions are covered by the UN, NATO and what have you.



PS. Suddenly I remember how the UK didn't fire one shot for "guaranteed" Poland (1939) but next day shot at a ship with German Jews (and killed two) who tried to save their lives in Palestine.



I really admire the UK for being stand fast in the Second World War, but there is no reason for the UK to be proud of its military adventures now. Basra, Iraq. US lies and no mandate.



Anyone wants to start a thread based on historical facts?

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 22:42

DC: "Anyone wants to start a thread based on historical facts?"



Now that is one hell of a challenge. Who needs facts when they can just spout mindless hearsay rhetoric picked up at the "theme" pub just before throwing out time?

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 23:12

Hans



The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross."



Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists themselves have been re-categorised from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666.



Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. It's not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert.



Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."



The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."



Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.



The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.



The Swiss, as always, have taken the phone off the hook.



Lem

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 23:14

Lem,



Was that you or Cleese? Bloody good, though.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/09/2008 23:31

OK, Lem! Your post makes this day end with a laugh! To complete your post: the first alert in Holland is: call the Soldiers Union and ask for, sorry, demand two new hair nets and ear rings. Alert 2: White flag inspection. Alert 3: A message to the enemy: we don't fight between Friday 4 pm and Monday morning 8.30 am. Alert 4: Complaint with the UN: war may damage our economics. Have a nice Wednesday, Lem!

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
03/09/2008 01:25

Cheers Hans and PP. Just trying to stay aloof from the fray.



Good wishes to you both, you have a lot to contend with.



I've never seen such bitter anomosity before here.



Regards



Lem