Farmer Saint

Yes, but unless you're planning on the flat tax at 45% it's much less. My argument is that people on 45% can afford to take some of the tax burden of those less well off. The cost of living crisis, which is the title of this thread, would be far worse for far more people with a flat rate tax.

That's got nothing to do with not trying harder to get more out of your company. That's an issue with how the tax authorities apply tax law.

But that is what happens - that's effectively what is happening with progressive tax.

Probably fair considering the quality of players they had to play with.

I'm with you. I would prefer any money I don't need (and if you're talking about 45% tax you don't "need" it to have a good life) to be funnelled to those less fortunate and who do need it, which is effectively what you're doing.

Eh? Then you must have not paid correct tax in previous years. The Tax Man can't steal something you don't owe, or you can take them to court. I know, because I did it when contracting in the early 10's.

The more you move up, and the more you earn the better paid per hour that work becomes...it's where delegation comes in.

I'm aware, thank you, but that's like saying "it's R Kelly, not P Diddy".

I'm a farmer now, but not in a previous life, hence why I am a Non-Exec on a couple of Tech SME boards. And behave, I'm not some ruddy cheeked, gout ridden 60 old farmer, thank you very much 😂

No, you're giving nearly half any additional wage. That's just tax though - shit happens. 50% of a lot of money is still a lot of money.

Surely if you were going to invest back in the business you'd have kept it in the business, otherwise you'd have had to have paid additional tax on it?

Surprising result last night in Scotland - excellent result for Labour considering incumbent governments never seem to do well in by-elections.

This is awesome 😎

Car allowance, for Non-Exec? No, I get renumeration for time on each board, but car allowance doesn't tend to be something you get for that, and that money gets re-invested into the farm.

I get that, I really do, and it shouldn't. But as Non-Exec board member, it unfortunately does matter.

Two horse race? Three horse race, maybe, but two is a very odd way to put it. In relation to Martin, this is a perfect job for him. Players that are better than the rest of the division bar one team, and a recent history of turmoil and underachievement.

So the Cayenne is a really odd one. First gen are awfully unreliable, but second gen are meant to be bombproof (according to online!). Who knows. I can't be turning up to board meetings in a Dacia unfortunately 😕

Or he accidentally goes to a country that is happy to uphold ICC commitments.

No, I don't think he'd do well in the Championship

He's playing with better players, under better managers. But yes, he's better than our Championship level players.

Musk is correct on this one, for sure.

Alcaraz is bang average, and forever will be so. He's another in a long line that can have incredible moments, but they are too few and far between. For other examples please see: Boufal, Sofiane Ramirez, Gaston Redmond, Nathan Fernandes, Fabrice et al

I'll nip down to Volvo and have a test drive - cheers mate.

So in general I think Land Cruisers are slightly out of budget (which is why I don't mention it above), but I will certainly keep an eye out. V10 Touareg will cost me as much as a RR to maintain and run 🤣 The gearboxes on them can be ruinous. XC90 should be on the list as well - great cars and lovely to drive. Love Jimmy's, but not big enough for what I need unfortunately. Cheers for your suggestions though!

Hmmm, not sure I'd "suit" a pick-up tbh. Best I could get is probably a 2.2 Ranger and not sure that's got the capabilities I need.