3rd February, 2019.
Did I mention I had an eye test on Thursday?
Yes, I did: he says, quickly checking the relevant post.
It’s one of. those times I’m grate I’m out of work: as the UK’s benefit’s system means I get a free eye Test …
And free spectacles: so long, of course, as each pair is under a certain price.
I’ve got three on order: one of which I paid for myself, out of the minimal savings I had.
The others … ? Are the freebies: ones that are double the price.
Frankly? I’m glad I went to the opticians I did go to.
The other three on Brentwood High Street … are comparatively expensive.
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Just as a quick thought … ? And not wanting to totally bore people with Brexit?
I note that — according to the news — Nissan are to pull investment in their plants in Sunderland.
At least, the investment that’s supposed to pay for setting up lines building their popular X-trail SUV.
It’s not explicitly made much of … but I get the impression that Brexit’s been influential in this.
If I’ve understood things, correctly, most companies rely on the Just in Time system to keep stock — and the associated costs — down.
Literally building things only when they’re ordered.
I think that’s possibly what the issue is.
The Backstop*.
Again, if I’ve understood things correctly, the uncertainty over getting parts over the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, smoothly?
Means Nissan’s decided NOT to make that extra investment, until they know if they can do so, quickly, at little extra cost … and with the ability to export those goods back to the EU.
A hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic?
Would put a stop to that.
Personally … ?
Things like these have me convinced I made the right choice in voting remain.
But we in the UK made the wrong choice in voting to leave.
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