yes Fred, you have mentioned some of that before, and I more than understand Building Regulations (UK) style - have hard copies on my desk atm.

but most houses have a pitched roof with shingle/tiles and it is surely not beyond the means of builders to fit insulation as part of the building process - even if the roof area is sealed from the rest of the house.

and as I said before, this is a property being built in the village, adjacent to the main road in (front door opens onto the footpath), right next to the bus stop and across the road from another bus stop. All openly visible.
And there is no insulation going into that house.

as an aside, they have a large A1 safety sign, safety boots, helmet, hivis jackets etc etc required on site. But no one is dressed that way.
And when they removed a piece of heavy gear from site a few weeks ago the Hiab minicrane wasn't big enough and they dropped it. Also they have taken over the bus stop with their lorries, provided no alternative space so buses drop off passengers into the road. As that is where my BH is dropped off each evening I can't miss it.

Much more I have noticed from living 200 metres away but thats enough to get on with.

I had this sent today as e mail,

About this time of the year, older taxpayers will again be receiving another 'Winter Fuel’ payment. This is indeed a very exciting programme, and I'll explain it by using a Q & A format:
> > Q. What is a 'Winter Fuel’ payment ?
> A. It is money that the government will send to taxpayers.

> > Q. Where will the government get this money ?
> A. From taxpayers.

> > Q. So the government is giving me back my own money ?
> A. Only a smidgen of it.

> > Q. What is the purpose of this payment ?
> A. The plan is for you to use the money to purchase gas and electricity...or a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

> > Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?
> A. Shut up.

> > Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.K. Economy by spending your 'Winter Fuel’ cheque wisely:
> > * If you spend the money at Asda or Tesco, the money will go to China , Taiwan or Sri Lanka
> > * If you spend it on petrol your money will go to the Arabs
> > * If you purchase a computer it will go to India , Taiwan or China
> > * If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala * If you buy an efficient car it will go to Japan or Korea
> > * If you purchase useless stuff it will go to Taiwan
> > * If you pay off your credit cards or buy shares, it will go to management bonuses and they will hide it offshore.

> > Instead, keep the money in the UK by: 1. Spending it at car boot sales 2. Going to night clubs 3. Spending it on prostitutes 4. Buying beer or whisky 5. Getting yourself a Tattoo 6. Visiting a bookie (These are the only UK businesses still operating in the U.K. )

> > Conclusion: Be patriotic - go to a night club with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a car boot sale and drink beer day and night ! > > No need to thank me...just glad I could be of help.

Best one I've heard in a long time.

You will probably find that the Bookies are registered in Gibraltar .

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Bit early for snow innit ?

Just letting people know its not all sunshine in Spain..