scottiejohn

A very selective bit of quoting/editing on your part! Scroll down three clicks in it and I quote from the same source; "Small businesses have also been disproportionately disadvantaged by the disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic caused to the global supply chain. In addition, because of their size, they don’t necessarily have the resources needed to meet the rising upfront costs of exporting. The war in Ukraine, inflation and the energy crisis have all added to the burden. Cumulatively, they have resulted in a loss of customers and a shortage of key commodities such as wheat, driven up costs and made it harder to find suppliers and secure trade routes. Despite these initial shocks, trade is starting to improve, with UK exports to the EU up 2.6 per cent at £16.9 billion in May 2022 from April 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics – their highest level since current records began in 1997, although part of this is down to the impact of higher prices. The bigger picture looks more promising, too, with total global exports rising 7.4 per cent over the same period." (my emphasis added)

How come? The "Junta Parties", as you call them. will always have the support of the "Senate" mob!

Which comedian cracked each of these jokes on TV? 1) I said to the waiter: “There is no chicken in this chicken soup.” He said: “And there’s no horse in the horseradish either.” 2) One day a waiter fell sick and was rushed to hospital. He was lying on the table in great pain. When a doctor passed by the waiter said: “Hey doctor, could you do something for my pain?” The doctor said: “I’m sorry this isn’t my table.” 3) I said: “How long will my spaghetti be?” The waiter said: “I don’t know. We never measure it.” 4) I met my wife at a dance. I thought she was at home with the kids. 5) My doctor told me to drink a bottle of wine after a hot bath, but I couldn't even finish drinking the hot bath! 6) My wife had a bad habit of biting her nails but I cured her. I hid her teeth. 7) Show me a man who lost all his money and can still laugh and I’ll show you an idiot. ???? As my father used to say: “Never cry over spilt milk. It could have been whisky.” 9) You can lead a horse to water but teach him to lie on his back and float and you’ve got something. 10) Last night I slept like a log. I woke up in the fire place.

That should make an outstanding way to tell the true sexes apart!

One way to liven up feeding time at the Zoo!

No you can put money into interest bearing accounts as long as they are instant access!

A girl was a prostitute, but she didn’t want her grandma to know. One day, the police raided a whole group of prostitutes at a sex party in a hotel and the girl was among them. The police took them outside and had all the prostitutes line up along the driveway when suddenly, the girl’s grandma came by and saw her granddaughter. Grandma asked, “Why are you standing in line here, dear?” Not willing to let her grandmother know the truth, the girl told her grandmother that the policemen were there passing out free oranges and she was just lining up for some. “Why, that’s awfully nice of them. I think I’ll get some for myself,” and she proceeded to the back of the line. A policeman was going down the line asking for information from all of the prostitutes. When he got to Grandma, he was bewildered and exclaimed, “Wow, still going at it at your age? How do you do it?” Grandma replied, “Oh, it’s easy, dear. I just take my dentures out, rip the skin back and suck them dry.”

Detroit isn't That Bad... Trust Me A guy boards an airplane to Detroit and makes his way to his seat where he notices the guy sitting next to him looks very worried. He asks him if he's afraid of flying. "No, my company is moving me to Detroit. I've heard terrible things about Detroit; I'm worried about my family." The guy tells him, "Look, it's not at all like the rumors. I've lived in Detroit my whole life. Find a nice home in a nice suburb, get your kids into a decent school, the community is great... you'll be fine, trust me." The other guy seems to perk up and says, "Hey, thanks man, you've really calmed my nerves, I feel better. So what do you do in Detroit?" "I'm a tail-gunner on a Bud Light truck..."

How do you know it is "The best in Thailand." Have you tasted Pizzas from every Pizza shop in Thailand or do you have a link to a well regarding Poll?

I think you meant "At least you will see me easily in the dark!"

I do like to keep one step ahead and stay on my uppers!

I just try and cobble them together when I can!

A bit tougher than Dover Sole I suspect!

That is not how the majority of the Thai people saw him and his government when he was re-elected in 2005 by an overwhelming majority.

Just some more random thoughts! I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated, but must come back as a different creature. She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said you’re obviously not been listening. Two Muslims have crashed a speedboat into the Thames barrier in London . Police think it might be the start of Ram-a-dam. Sat opposite an Indian lady on the train today, she shut her eyes and stopped breathing. I thought she was dead, until I saw the red spot on her forehead and realised she was just on standby. The wife was counting all the 1p's and 2p's out on the kitchen table when she suddenly got very angry and started shouting and crying for no reason. I thought to myself, "She's going through the change." When I was in the pub I heard a couple of plonkers saying that they wouldn't feel safe on an aircraft if they knew the pilot was a woman. What a pair of sexists. I mean, it's not as if she'd have to reverse the bloody thing! Bought some 'rocket salad' yesterday but it went off before I could eat it! Just got back from my mate's funeral. He died after being hit on the head with a tennis ball. It was a lovely service.

Just some random thoughts! My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so I went to our local pet shop and they were £70!!! Blow this, I thought. I can get one cheaper off the web. Paddy says, "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a Labrador . ”stuff that!" says Mick. "Have you seen how many of their owners go blind?" I saw a poor old lady fall over today on the ice!! At least I presume she was poor - she only had £1.20 in her purse. A wife says to her husband, “You're always pushing me around and talking behind my back.” He says, “What do you expect? You're in a wheelchair.”

The Inventor of AutoCorrect died. The flowing Condiments are roaring in. * He will be mist * He was a very general food man * He was killed in four luggages * He is in a wetter place * Paying for his knife and Emily * Send flours and dalmations to--- * May he roast in piece * Funnel will be held tomato. * His funfair will be help next sundial. * There's a special place in he'll for you.

You state; "I know what you mean but I don't know about Christian holidays in the UK." But then you list the following Christian Holidays by stating; "Looking at a list, I don't know what the following are:- Shrove Tuesday. Ash Wednesday. ... Lent. ... Palm Sunday. ... Ascension Day. ... All Saints' Day." Since you seem to not know what they are and then seem to indicate that you do actually know at least about their inclusion in the Christian Calendar this little bit of advice may seem superfluous in this situation but I will give it anyway! If in doubt try Google before making a total pratt of yourself!

None of your business and not germane! My comment was regarding him spending time in prison and whether avoiding that was cowardly! I suggest if you are going to quote me and ask questions that you make your question(s) relevant to my quote! I said; How is it "cowardly" to not want to spend any time in a Thai Prison? That has nothing to do with any alleged crimes he may or may not have committed as PM!

I think you may be spot on!

According to him! I doubt if their responses are printable on a family forum!

In the opposite direction to avoid his lurid stares I assume!

Disregard; Wrong topic!

As does their "dear leader"!

I didn't want to let posters down and deflate their egos or get some X (re)Plys by not responding rapidly! Maybe I should respond on You(r) Tube next time!