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Post by Humph on Sept 21, 2021 8:12:51 GMT
I had previously thought that getting my dog repaired last year was about the most expensive thing I've ever done when measured by a time/effort/cost equation. But, getting emergency dental surgery for myself this Sunday afternoon kind of outshone it. My upper right side teeth were sort of messed up on Saturday afternoon, ( which is what happens when you shove the end of your handlebars, including part of the brake lever, into your mouth at speed )
Thought I could tough it out until Monday, but it was sorer than a sore thing in Soreland on international pain day by Sunday morning.
No wonder they all drive Porsches...
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Post by WDB on Sept 21, 2021 8:15:06 GMT
At least the dentist doesn’t put a thermometer up your bum.
Well, mine doesn’t anyway.
Hope the mouth is feeling better now, even if the wallet takes longer.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2021 8:18:34 GMT
Ah pedigree dogs and high risk sporting activites. I'm sure you have insurance for those things....
Hope you're feeling better soon.
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Post by Humph on Sept 21, 2021 8:23:11 GMT
Insurance? Yeah, that, erm, no...not exactly, as such. Still swallowing loads of painkillers / anti-inflamatories but getting there thanks.
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Post by bpg on Sept 21, 2021 9:23:52 GMT
Did you time shoving the handlebars in your mouth ? How did it compare with your PB ?
Hopefully the pain will be a distant memory soon. I had a crown fitted last month, planned no emergency premium, cost roughly the same as 35 home charges of our EV. I don't understand how SAAB went under.
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Post by WDB on Sept 21, 2021 9:29:52 GMT
I don't understand how SAAB went under. Fentanyl? |
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Post by bpg on Sept 21, 2021 9:41:36 GMT
Had to be more humane than the ether mask
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Post by Humph on Sept 21, 2021 10:14:10 GMT
Don't make me laugh. No really, please don't...
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Post by WDB on Sept 21, 2021 10:19:58 GMT
Saab failed because GM thought the addressable market of architects and sensible dentists - (i.e. not US-style cosmeticians, who bought Lexuses anyway) wasn't big enough, and wanted a 9-3 that would sell to estate agents as well. Only 'as well' turned out to be 'instead' - and not even enough of that. And we know what happens if you neglect your core market...
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Post by Humph on Sept 21, 2021 10:31:53 GMT
I had always thought that I'd probably have a Saab estate one day, much like I'd always imagined that I'd retire to a cottage in the south of France one day.
Both look at least a bit tricky for now.
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Post by bpg on Sept 21, 2021 10:36:52 GMT
Andrew Neil could offer a few hints and tips purchasing property in the south of France. Don't think he knows very much about SAAB though.
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Post by Rob on Sept 21, 2021 12:47:47 GMT
If like Al you have a EU passport, retiring to a EU country should be fairly easy. Otherwise for the south of France you might find it a bit tricky.... they don't (currently) have a Golden Visa programme. Maybe invest €250k in Greece and get it via there and then be allowed to reside in France permanently.
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Post by bpg on Sept 21, 2021 13:41:53 GMT
I don't think a retirement residency permit will be too difficult to get as long as you can prove you are self sufficient. The main thing will be health cover.
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Post by Rob on Sept 21, 2021 14:27:50 GMT
To get full time residency in Greece now, it looks like I'll have to go the Golden Visa route.
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