Death

A person whom I knew died a week or so ago, Now should be the time to make nice comments about them, BUT, this person bullied my partner, got her sacked from her job( forced her to resign) and was generally nasty to her... I Cannot be nice about him, I am glad he is no longer part of our community, Am I being hard, or honest?

Medway Council election

Just a note,

Mark Nottingham, on his blog site, asked people to not vote for the BNP. Thanks for that Mark, the people of Medway voted for the Conservatives, result ,a new tory councillor..... Nice to see Mark Nottingham assisting the Tories, Lets work together Mark!!

Training in Thanet

Yesterday some folk may have noticed members of the Planning Committee being taken around Thanet in a Mini Bus. It was not a 'Jolly' but a tour to see some of the developements that TDC's planning committee have allowed in the last few years.

Some of the completed projects looked really good, some were 'so so' but we were pleased that , on the whole, the standard of construction was good.

This is only part of the training that members are getting. The highlight of the event was a guided tour around a conservation area in Broadstairs. (Interesting point was that St Peters was the reason Broadstairs came into existance)

Making hay whilst the sun shines

Over the past couple of weeks I have been keeping an eye on the weather , waiting for the hay to dry and be baled. Now that is well under way a few more days of warm weather should do it.

Having researched a bit, it seems that, when it comes to hay, we, here in the south east, are better off than the rest of the country.

Our winter rainfall was over average, the rest of the country are suffering from near drought conditions. That means that areas other than the South East are facing very high hay prices, low grain yields, and poor root crop weights. Look out for increased food prices this autumn.

Armed Forces Day

Just the thing we need to focus our minds on sacrifices made by our armed forces, and for the sense of security they bring to our country.

Other positive notes today, I see that the Royal Tournament is being brought back, Health and Safety legislation is being reviewed, ( To eliminate the 'daft' elements of its application) , and a limit on migrant workers from outside the EU.

All that and good weather too.....

Food

I took several pigs to the slaughter house today! No great deal, but I have a question?
Is that better than buying bacon in my local supermarket. The pigs in question had a good life, best of food, and gentle care. I know where they came from. how they were treated, and how they were transported. Your views are appreciated!

Low Life

I see that a home coming parade for our troops was today disrupted by some sadly misguided folk today.
No matter what your views on the rights or wrongs of the conflicts we are involved in, the actions of our troops should be up for our praise, not our scorn, I for one, salute them all.

50% Tax Rate

It seems that our new government are looking again at the new 50% tax rate.

The real question seems to be, If the result of the new tax band is a loss to the exchequer, should it be removed, thus not making it worth moving abroad or working out complicated systems of tax avoidance?

Or is our tax system to be used as a tool to punish success?

Voted, Posted, But at least we did

Shame upon those who did not vote, praise upon those who did!

As I write I do not know the result, but whatever it was, only those who voted can whinge until next time.

Voting

Well, I've done it, voted and posted, Now to get on and convince others to vote. I do not care which way, just VOTE

General Election update

I may be in a minority of one, but would we all be better off with less election coverage in our media?

Those who are actively involved in politics will probably have made their minds up by now, those who are not will be making a decision on media hype and snapshot views of the papers and TV. (These people of course are the ones the parties are chasing, because they have not made up their minds).

If the media were not allowed to 'speculate' just report the facts, would we not all be better off, and better entertained by the media?

Blogging Back

Hello all,

I'm Back, hacking sorted, now busilly composing a new post, but just to say, No I didn't watch the 'Great Debate'. I know who I will be voting for, so did not need to waste time watching the media justify their existence.

Hacking,

Just to let you all know this site has been 'hacked' and is suspended until the problem is sorted

Industrial Unrest

BA Unite Workers on strike, Railtrack workers due to go on strike, Fire Brigades Union Members threaten strike action............. Sounds like a summer of discontent. On top of that... Vat going up to 18.5%... Fuel prices due to rise (either by the oil companies, or by Mr Darling's fuel tax . Oh! and National Insurance due to rise. I'm glad I am not a Prime Minister going into a general election!!!!

Neo Gothic Concrete

For a variety of reasons I have had cause to use the famed hs 1 a few times over the last couple of weeks. Regular viewers of this site will know I have issues with the comfort and toilet facilities, but now, having ranted too much about that I have turned my attention to the Stations at Stratford and Ebbsfleet.

Why, oh why, did the designers have to leave them in a state of finish akin to Neo-Gothic, Modernistic, East German Concrete???? In practice looking like the inside of a sewage works!

What a great welcome to all those athletes in 2012.

Gurmail Singh

It only takes a few moments reading the article on Gurmail Singh, in todays Times, to realise that consequences of most problems that face us are small compared to mindless stupidity of those who seem not to care about the rest of their community.

Take a second Look at Labour

I am sorry, but I cannot take a second look, there are only a limited number of times one can throw up within one day!

2275th most influential blog in the UK?

According to 'Lets Work Together' Mark Nottingham, Wikio say this blog spot is the '2275th most influential blog in the country'
In the words of Ricky Tomlinson 'My Ar**'

Tears or ratings

Don't get me wrong, I feel for the Brown family over the loss of their daughter, BUT, that was in the past, why has it been brought to the surface now?

I would suggest that the Labour spin machine is going into overdrive to bolster Mr Brown's personal rating.

That argument would also explain the exploitation of the embarrasing situation a certain ex conservative councillor finds himself in.

I am afraid I keep my views upon peoples personal lives to myself, I would prefer to deal with the REAL issues that face our community, not 'MUD SLINGING' to try and gain short term opinion poll gains. These are distractions, designed to confuse and take peoples minds off of the real problems that face us

EQUALITY????

Those who know me will be aware that my interest in football was, and is , non existant.

However the story today that the England manager had sacked his captain, because of his personal position, is , in my opinion, at best, petty, and, at worst discrimination. What does the England Football Captain have to do? As far as I can see, play good football, and lead the team.

So why sack him? Interestingly, at the Council we have to comply with all sorts of acts to ensure inclusion of all. So why no women in the England football team? How many Eton educated players? How many Gay players? how many Bi Sexuals? How many players of non European status? How many people with physical disabilities?

Or is it another case of knee jerk reaction. ? Out of interest all of the above questions have been asked of me, on past job applications! Are the English football team exempt from the RDA, DDA, etc?