This is 2013 - NOT a third world country

[Gary L]

Arthur, it's that bad now that a lot of people who are getting this food. are giving back the stuff that needs cooking. because they can't afford the gas or electricity to cook it with.

Originally Posted by Gary L

Arthur, it's that bad now that a lot of people who are getting this food. are giving back the stuff that needs cooking. because they can't afford the gas or electricity to cook it with.

This statement was brought to courtesy of "Gary's made-up stuff*" - it should not be confused with factual information.....

*other examples are widely available on this forum.

[Gary L]

It's in The Sun. my mate is sitting on the right of me and just read it out

Originally Posted by Gary L

It's in The Sun. my mate is sitting on the right of me and just read it out

I can't believe that.

You have a mate?

[Gary L]

The Trussel trust.

"People at food banks have started giving back food items that need cooking because they can't afford to turn on the electricity," the trust said in a statement.

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I can't believe that.

You have a mate?

Yep.
jealous or what?

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Yep.
jealous or what?

I just feel sorry for your m8

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Sirius

I just feel sorry for your m8

Don't be. he hasn't got a clue. and he'll never find out

[Nidge41]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Arthur, it's that bad now that a lot of people who are getting this food. are giving back the stuff that needs cooking. because they can't afford the gas or electricity to cook it with.

It's on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24536817

5th paragraph down.

The Trussell Trust said the problem was so severe that some people using food banks have started to hand back items that need cooking, as they cannot afford to use the energy.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Nidge41

It's on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24536817

5th paragraph down.

The Trussell Trust said the problem was so severe that some people using food banks have started to hand back items that need cooking, as they cannot afford to use the energy.

Thanks, Nidge.

Hugh says sorry too

[Nidge41]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Thanks, Nidge.

Hugh says sorry too

No probs Gazza.

Originally Posted by Nidge41

It's on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24536817

5th paragraph down.

The Trussell Trust said the problem was so severe that some people using food banks have started to hand back items that need cooking, as they cannot afford to use the energy.

thanks for that, Nidge - very helpful.

Gary, it says 'some' (which is still bad) - you said 'a lot'.

Big difference.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Hugh

thanks for that, Nidge - very helpful.

Gary, it says 'some' (which is still bad) - you said 'a lot'.

Big difference.

Hugh, whatever.

Originally Posted by Gary L

Hugh, whatever.

I forgot you, reasoned debate, and facts have a non-contiguous relationship - but as you say, what, and indeed, ever....

[Gary L]

Have you ever heard reported the term lots instead of some?

some people have found work. not lots of people have found work.
some people attended the conference. not lots of people attended the conference.

I think it's because they know there's always the picky people that would say that's not lots. when I was a lad lots meant lots!

lots of people know that's why they don't say lots.

A lot of what you post is rubbish.

Some of what you post is rubbish.

Two different things - 'some' is not the same as 'a lot'.