Good morning. It is Sunday and the sun is shining.
It was the table top sale in the Village Hall yesterday. Set up at 11am, start at midday. Supposed to finish at 4pm, but at 3pm there was not much point in hanging around any longer. A few visitors came through the door. It was nice to chat, but not many sales. This was a trial event to raise funds for the Village Hall. I'm not sure if they will do it again. I had a free section on my table. Everything to the right of the line was free, everything on the left was 50p.
I put this video out on Friday on my channel. Another letter from the TV Licensing people. Yoootooob have decided to add their own AI generated summaries on most videos now. Another way to control the content they put out.
So far, 2,626 views, and 70 comments. I check all comments. Subscribers can also talk to each other.
I have copied two comments here. It seems that it is my fault for the increased license fee. It is due to go up to £180 in April.
Why not just tell them you don’t have a tv ? That way the additional costs raised chasing people like yourselves are avoided , as in the end everyone with a tv ends up paying for people like you!
It's would be hilarious except it's just costing us who do have a TV and pay our licence fee, extra to cover the cost of all these letters.
Now I am going to have breakfast, then off outside in the sunshine.
Catch ya later. Toodle pip. ilona
Neither of my sons, nor I own a TV but we all receive multiple reminders every year despite informing TV licencing that we do not own TVs.
ReplyDeleteI went to a great jumble sale yesterday, a Women’s Institute one (they hold them every year, March/April and October). I notice jumblies are getting more popular, both in terms of new organisations holding them and numbers attending. I also notice that whereas a few years ago, there would still be loads of clothes left at the end, now there are bare patches of table to be seen by the finish. If anyone’s interested (particularly from overseas), clothes tend to be 20p to 50p, with a rail of better stuff at £2+. Shoes/boots about £1/2. A pound to get in. I spent about £20 and got some lovely stuff - most to keep, but also bits that I know will be perfect for someone else. Went with a visiting friend, a neighbour and my daughter - had a laugh in the queue with a couple of other people. Then back home for tea, cake and to compare our treasures and swap about items. A cheap, fun, eco-friendly day out that raises money for local causes and enables you to pass on stuff you no longer want. I used to give loads to charity shops, but I think they charge too much for some basic items which means they don’t have the turnover and therefore refuse donations. Heather
ReplyDeleteI used to love a good jumble sale as a teenager. Spent my pocket money on buying grown up clothes trying to be fashionable.
DeleteThey certainly are pushy about collecting TV license fees. From people who don't have TVs! How annoying. I am in the USA and pay for individual subscriptions I choose, the government isn't involved. For example I subscribe to Britbox which has some good shows.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are like a dog 🐕 with a flippin bone 🦴aren't they ilona.. you'll be standing by with a red 🔥 poker up the Jacksy..lol🤣😂😆😹bullying a Pensioner how classy. 🇬🇧 pensioners need looking after.i thought tv license was free for over 75s. Have they stopped it. My uncle got his at 75.. it's all the cut ✂️ 😌 back's 2keep the 1000s of 🚢 🚣♂️ 🛥 people inhabiting Britain 🇬🇧 🙄..
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