Doctor Tom

You had to buy those ?

a bit of a silly statement as you had to buy the food at one time, pay the utilities and presumably, pay for whatever you drink. We can all go one day without spending anything, its what you spend in a month that is being asked.

I would have no intention to live on 40K a month. I very much doubt that I could. My average expenditure per month is at least double that and I neither drink alcohol, smoke, or frequent bars.

I was alluding to the use of the word 'tragic' in a news report, which, in these circumstances, I find totally inappropriate. Innocents caught up in fatal situations can be described as tragic. A man knowingly speeding on a high powered bike that he clearly did not control, therefore risking other peoples lives, as well as his own, is not tragic, it's stupidly irresponsibility resulting in his own death.

Why is this 'tragic'. It was idiotic yes, but hardly tragic.

It's in ENGLISH, not 'American', which only has a superficial acquaintance with the King's English.

If so, it will be the first time in recorded history and for at least 2,000 years. Even the Romans never managed it, so don't hold your breath. Europe will do what it has always done in the face of a serious, existential threat, it will disintegrate into dysfunctional National factions, following their own paths into disarray. Only this time, it may be fatal, economically, financially, socially and certainly militarily

And all that are used to manufacture or process anything that is intended to produce electricity as an end product, are as polluting as drilling for oil or digging out coal. EVs are an 'interim technology' for transport, but let's not delude ourselves that they are green and are saving the planet.

Until you crash, then they are a death trap

331, Sattahip to past the 36 flyover

Funny that. The major highway near me has 3 Petrol Stations within 20km of each other. Both have only one EV charging station and both have been unusable since they were installed 2 years ago .

I suggest that the OP doesn't ask, if he/she/them is not going to like the wide range of replies that will come back. China evokes strong reactions from people, as indeed does Russia, both positive and negative. My reply to the OP of, 'don't go', was heartfelt. I meant it. I hated almost everything about the country. I hope he/she/them, find it a positive experience.

My advice, cancel the trip and go somewhere else. China is a sxxt hole, peopled by those with no social graces. If you go, good luck.

Shouldn't the colour be brown?

I did and I got a discount? .