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Pete, it could be the moment to offer Boris the job as your gardener. JJ

Hi Pete, cut it off at ground level and leave, i.e. don't pull out of your hedge until dead. And then its easy to remove. For those that have ivy growing on the house wall again always cut off at ground level, wait for it to die before pulling off. Ivy damages brick work as I know to my cost. You can get a weed killer to paint on the cuts that have been made on the ground. Apply in the autumn for better results. I also use the strimmer/brush cutter and take extra care to pick up every little bit. You could also try weed membrane, and cover with bark. The weed membrane has worked for me. There is a balance to all this in that ivy is good for a healthy garden environment. Good luck. JJ

Good luck everyone. JJ

Up 7% with a 7% spread so really treading water. JJ

Oh dear Joey, we have thought along similar lines over the last 3/4 years. A 1000% increase would still see me nowhere near to break even. Good luck. JJ

Please don't go Neil, you are a most respected poster. JJ

Neil, "less is more", brevity is key I believe. I suggest you may have lost your way with that explanation, certainly not one of your best.
Have a good evening. JJ

which means we see the price drop. One day VAST will make people rich but by then I will be pushing up daisies. JJ

It seems that views are being expressed that do not reflect the real world. Lets say I produce widgets and all my costs mean that my breakeven cost is £1. Now if someone wants to buy 1000 from me I may charge £1.50, but if someone wants to buy 1000,000 every month I may suggest a price of £1.10. But the buyer of 1000,000 ea. month may say they want to pay £1.05, a counter offer which I can agree to or maybe I will try to squeeze the price to £1.075 i.e. nearer my original ask of £1.10. If my widgets are then sold at my £1.075 with say 12 months of 1000,000 every month then if the buyer says that he wants more widgets, say 2000,000 each month, then provided my material and labour costs have not increased I may suggest his original ask of £1.05. None of this amounts to price fixing but is all about the Law of Contract offer and acceptance, and counter offers. Sorry for perhaps being boring with my explanation. JJ

Dreams are made of VAST, or nightmares. JJ

Good evening Poker, I think you might like to take a look at the general area as you will then note the volume of building going up which is not a patch on what we are hoping to do. It will enhance the area. I hope you don't belong to the Prince Charles school of architecture. JJ

Utter disgrace, these people talk about getting the economy moving and then put obstacles in the way. JJ

Lets have a whip round and buy a mop and bucket for Neil!!! JJ

Not everyone wants to shop out of town, which for me is a soulless experience. At least if the town is halfway appealing then I can pop into a book shop and/or the library, have a pint with a choice of venues. Neil mentioned the scruffy appearance of some towns but the out of town shopping experience can be even worse, made up of cheap takeaway food outlets. I live about 5 miles from 3 towns i.e. Henley on Thames, Marlow, and High Wycombe, the latter generally does not appeal but it has a large M&S and the hospital is nearby which unfortunately I have had to visit rather a lot in recent time. The proximity of M&S has helped me no end. Its a big mistake to think 'out of town is the answer'. Its all about getting the right mix. Oh and Mary Portas did not completely fail as she and Tracey have turned around good old Margate. JJ

Stop comparing us to the Lidl's of this world. Our typical customer no matter their age likes to go to M&S for various reasons, and is happy to pay a bit extra for what they like. A considerable number of M&S customers like to have a coffee or a light bite to eat in the cafe. The typical M&S customer has noticed their utility bills rise but is not in desperate need to reduce their outgoings, and are more likely to forego a meal out in the evening and continue to shop at M&S. Our customers may go into Lidl and find the experience a bit tacky. Food for thought perhaps. JJ

Could this be the one which causes a rerate, or a slump in the share price. With so many tied into fixed rate mortgages I would expect the markets to see a rate rise as positive for NWG. JJ

Thank you Neil, not planning to do any tree planting until the autumn but considering my options. All the best. JJ

Hi Neil, on the subject of tree planting do you think copper beech will thrive as a low hedge, kept to about 1.2mtr, and used to screen an oil tank. However the hedge will be sited beneath an old apple tree. The hedge will face more or less due south and the tank will be on its north side. My research says the beech likes full sun whereas it may be dappled owing to the apple. Any thoughts. JJ

Good morning all,
You were very kind and supportive when I was on my journey with my 33 sessions in January/February this year.
3 weeks ago I had my first PSA since the treatment concluded and I quote " PSA 0.08 indicates an excellent response to his treatment". Fingers crossed.
Lets hope this sells soon and gives us all a welcome boost. JJ

I'm still waiting for the turnaround plan to show its mettle. Good luck one and all. JJ