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by mumbojumbo
29 Dec 2022, 8:20pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Tradesman unlawfully charging VAT
Replies: 49
Views: 3244

Re: Tradesman unlawfully charging VAT

I could request a refund but that may mean the person continues to perpetrate this act of deceit, perhaps preying on a person of limited means .The money lost is insignificant but this person is a cheat, pure and simple.. and my instinct is to expose the person as such.
by mumbojumbo
29 Dec 2022, 6:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Tradesman unlawfully charging VAT
Replies: 49
Views: 3244

Tradesman unlawfully charging VAT

I had some work done in  a rented flat-a shower was leaking into a flat beneath .I was unable to attend.. The invoice added tax at 20 per cent.No tax was identified just a three letter word.I have subsequently discovered the person is not VAT registered. I have considered the following action

1.Report incident to HMRC
2.issue LBA and recover tax charged using MCOL ie small claims
3.Report the matter to Action Fraud.
I am keen to be guided and open to other suggested courses of action.
by mumbojumbo
28 Dec 2022, 9:00pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Ceramic tap expert required
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: Ceramic tap expert required

Too many "sophisticated taps" that are cheap, tacky and defy easy servicing.Most plumbers would not fit in own home.
by mumbojumbo
27 Dec 2022, 12:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Is there no limit to bicycle lunacy ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1458

Re: Is there no limit to bicycle lunacy ?

I have been informed that both William and Harry are taking lessons in medieval tournaments .In many housing estates in Rotherham this ritual is popular on Bonfire Night.
by mumbojumbo
26 Dec 2022, 9:02pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Ceramic tap expert required
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: Ceramic tap expert required

Buy new cartridges-about £20 max and easily fitted.
by mumbojumbo
23 Dec 2022, 8:36pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Victor Lewis Smith
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Re: Victor Lewis Smith

VLS was a huge fan of rock music ,and had an extensive collection of the Stax and Atlantic labels. He devised his own karaoke tracks featuring Steve Cropper Duck Dunn and others from Memphis music.A very funny man ,not always intentionally..
by mumbojumbo
20 Dec 2022, 7:09pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Gloves for big hands
Replies: 10
Views: 819

Re: Gloves for big hands

Welding gauntlets, Gore-tex oven mitts as used in NAAFIsYou could insert gussets in any type of glove, or immerse hands in surgical spirit and remove dead skin.
by mumbojumbo
15 Dec 2022, 5:37pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What's she cooking?
Replies: 24
Views: 1180

Re: What's she cooking?

Marinaded,mutton masala,Madras style,possibly Malaysian or Myanmarian?
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 7:41pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Harry Dunn
Replies: 34
Views: 3972

Re: Harry Dunn

All a bit of a damp squib.
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 7:39pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Warm winter socks
Replies: 32
Views: 5549

Re: Warm winter socks

My grandad rubbed mutton fat into his feet ,and then wore two pair wool socks.
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 7:36pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Diplomatic Immunity?
Replies: 396
Views: 22755

Re: Diplomatic Immunity?

Is this woman likely to want to drive in Britain A questionable use of resources given the backlog of criminal cases.it is likely banning a vegan from the butchers.
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 7:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Favourite 1980s TV series
Replies: 54
Views: 2944

Re: Favourite 1980s TV series

Did Polly make an appearance?I wonder whether Basil might have divorced Sybil had they done a third series ,making an opening for Manuel.or the Major?
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 3:57pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: the undiscussable
Replies: 84
Views: 6109

Re: the undiscussable

How about limiting the use of cycle to cycle lanes only? This would liberate the shackled motorist and allow for faster travel?
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 3:55pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Are we all Trussed up...
Replies: 1568
Views: 1877474

Re: Are we all Trussed up...

Radical equality and the Acts in 1978 did much to combat ,and outlaw prejudice. We were aping Martin Luther and Rosa Luxemburg.
by mumbojumbo
8 Dec 2022, 3:51pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Favourite 1980s TV series
Replies: 54
Views: 2944

Re: Favourite 1980s TV series

Fawlty Towers was unforgettable. Who can forget the episode when Basil was visited by a former teacher ,from Wellington School?John Cheese was born in Weston, a rival of Torquay, who he sought to discredit. Apparently in one episode his real wife did a cameo role.