Recession Stories

10-12-2011 03:30PM

We only have 230V now, we used to have 240V but had to downsize it.

bonzodog2 · 10-12-2011 03:31PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I had to actually walk the dog because his treadmill bas broken down! :mad:

Surely you could find some under-utilized minority person to come in for an hour a day and turn the treadmill by hand for him? Won't somebody think of the doggies?

Dotrel · 10-12-2011 03:31PM

Deleted User wrote: »

We only have 230V now, we used to have 240V but had to downsize it.

Ohm my god, that's heartbreaking.

snubbleste · 10-12-2011 03:32PM

That's appalling. Shows the true ravages of this recession.

10-12-2011 03:33PM

I've been a student for years, so pretty much have been in recession since 2004.

WoollyRedHat · 10-12-2011 03:38PM

I can only afford to go out to restaurants every two weeks instead of one now and I was caught shopping in Penneys the other week by a friend,
was absolutely morto

chucken1 · 10-12-2011 04:54PM

I could only fly to one of my holiday homes in The Maldives,4 times this year

Where will it all end? maygodhavemercyonoursouls

woodoo · 10-12-2011 05:06PM

One of my neighbours (both on welfare) have just passed me on the road in a 08 ford focus. They used to drive an older car. Tough recession this.

TheZohanS · 10-12-2011 05:14PM

woodoo wrote: »

One of my neighbours (both on welfare) have just passed me on the road in a 08 ford focus. They used to drive an older car. Tough recession this.

Yeah but it's still a focking Focus.

razorblunt · 10-12-2011 05:16PM

It's all tapwater now, no more Evian for mise!

Kevin Duffy · 10-12-2011 07:07PM

MLH1 wrote: »

Recession Stories

What tales have you heard of how the recession has affected people/ families?

Hi OP, maybe just give us your deadline and tell us how many words you need for your column every week and we'll write it for you altogether.

pavb2 · 10-12-2011 07:14PM

Got an empty box for Xmas last year... da said it was an action man deserter.

Sniff

Nolanger · 10-12-2011 08:04PM

Can't buy CDs much now because the decent shops have closed.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 10-12-2011 08:08PM

Nolanger wrote: »

Can't buy CDs much now because the decent shops have closed.

It's a shame this, a mate of mine closed his shop during the week after a 2 month period where his sales totaled 205euro, looks like the CD is on its way out.

mattjack · 10-12-2011 08:16PM

I,m afraid to ask herself for a blowjob in case it affects my dole payments

Young_gunner · 10-12-2011 08:19PM

mattjack wrote: »

I,m afraid to ask herself for a blowjob in case it affects my dole payments

That's why I read boards

pebbles21 · 10-12-2011 09:12PM

Deleted User wrote: »

We only have 230V now, we used to have 240V but had to downsize it.

:eek:Thats shocking!

Franksfriend · 10-12-2011 09:42PM

These are harsh times

I'm doing alright, have a job, paying my way. I've got mates, who in the boom time, were doing really well, making big money. Not so much now.

You getting on ok?

Thrill · 10-12-2011 09:44PM

Franksfriend wrote: »

You getting on ok?

Can't complain.

hondasam · 10-12-2011 09:46PM

Could be better, could be worse. If Amelia wins X factor i will be happy.

PK2008 · 10-12-2011 09:46PM

Franksfriend wrote: »

These are harsh times

I'm doing alright, have a job, paying my way. I've got mates, who in the boom time, were doing really well, making big money. Not so much now.

Has Frank fallen on hard times?