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Jul 10th, 2023, 20:39 | #4081 | |
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If I may correct you on one thing, the days of one vicar, one parish, are long gone. The Diocese sold off the Victorian vicarage in our village, in a dilapidated state, over 20 years ago. It is presently on the market (restored - but, to me, not particularly tastefully) for a cool £2M! We are in an interregnum, with little prospect of a new incumbent being appointed, and, currently, have only the equivalent of one half of a vicar looking after a benefice of six parishes. In that, we are not untypical. Many priests are also self-funding (i.e. have another (paid) job), what used to be known as NSMs, or Non-stipendary Ministers. Many, too, live in houses not unlike yours or mine, often as a 'house for duty', in lieu of a stipend, or salary. I know people say the church is asset rich, but assets don't pay the bills, and can only be sold the once, often sacrificing rental income. Our Diocese, which is not alone, is predicting a £2M shortfall in the next FY. The church, like most people, is feeling the pinch, and further, more Draconian, economies are expected in the near future. There is little point in crying over spilt milk, but it does make things difficult at a parochial level. People, with some justification, say that the church is always asking for money. That is not the impression that most of us involved with it at a parish level would wish to give. Regards, John.
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It seems i may have inadvertently detonated a metaphorical minefield on religion, that was certainly not my intention and apologies for any confusion!
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Jul 10th, 2023, 22:20 | #4083 |
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Calm down, calm down! ( Please read with Scouse accent).😁
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Jul 10th, 2023, 23:01 | #4084 | |
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I starting to miss the RB and the Barge - I'm beginning to think that once I'm settled in 'Vegas and have a nice, big garage workshop built I may start looking for a 1984/85 240 saloon - next winter.
Madness - I know .
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Can’t imagine anything more sensible, save a VWW. I know, I know.😁
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Apr 14th, 2024, 09:23 | #4087 | |
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If I may ask, is there a reason that you are considering such a narrow choice of year and model? You have GAM, and another 240 would be more of the same, but perhaps that is what you are looking for to scratch the itch? If you would like another Volvo, I can see you in an early (mid eighties) 7 series. Much the same simple mechanics as the 2 series cars with better corrosion resistance. Just different enough to be interesting and arguably a more refined driving experience. Well up to towing your beloved bikes and an estate would be a good back up for your Skoda. Yes, I can definitely see you in a nice 7 / 9 series car! Regards, John.
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I'm with John on this one Alan, a nice 1986 on 740GLE would be a better bet than an 84/85 240 and in a couple of years, would become tax/MoT exempt so you'd potentially make a bit of profit if you chose to sell it. With a 1986 on, you'd have the "low friction" B230E engine (try to avoid the carb GLE, the Pierburg is truly horrible on those!) which is better than the B23 IMHO.
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I can see it now, Alan in a 740 turbo estate, fitting a manual boost controller, cutting the springs, welding the diff and drifting every roundabout SkegVegas has to offer
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