I've just returned home after a long day to
Two piss accidents
More solicitor divorce emails
A massive life insurance quote
And a £1,200 tax bill from 2018
I'm not going to react tonight
I've just poured myself a fucking massive gin
And will judge the last of art entries
Before watching Taskmaster
Real life fucking sucks
And anon from A Moment
I have to say that
You are a misinformed. arsehole
I love that old car painting. What on earth were you doing in 2018 to earn enough for that size of tax bill??? I don't really need to know, its none of my business but I hope its either a. one of those scam hmrc emails or b. you enjoyed spending the large amount of money needed to earn to have that kind of bill. Anon is indeed an idiot, enjoy your gin. x
ReplyDeleteNo it's real snail post...I will be on the phone tomorrow
DeletePlease just be aware that here in Australia Very genuine looking snail mail is the way scammers are catching people. Be careful.
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell are those two birds doing in the top picture? That's avian porn that is!
ReplyDeleteWould you care to borrow my well thumbed copy of the karma sutra?
DeleteOnly if it's fumigated beforehand.
DeleteDon't bother. All the pages are stuck together.
DeleteI guess my art e-mail wasn't good enough; feh.
ReplyDeletePlease send again ...I might of missed it x
DeleteNot it was the French nouveau pic...I've shown it
DeleteIt has been a challenging week . . . sending you virtual hugs
ReplyDeleteThat tax bill -- ouch! Maybe an insurance broker can find you a cheaper life insurance quote? I like that watercolour of the abandoned old car. Oh, and Frida Katlo too.
ReplyDeleteI would happily shit in anon's aghast mouth master. As ever, your devoted and loyal guard dog x
ReplyDeleteYou're not man enough, mutt.
DeleteWOOF
DeleteLoved all the entries - sorry i didnt make the effort.
ReplyDeleteThere will days like this, oh lord, there are days like this. Before calling back, check that number on line.
ReplyDeleteI see my Frida Kahlo didn't make the cut, alas. Well, she's used to that. lol. Cheers, John
ReplyDeleteLove the Glass Piece. It looks like Dale Chihuly his work is so fabulous.
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Parsnip, It is Chihuly, in the entrance rotunda of the Victoria and Albert museum in London. Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteI thought that was it ! Thanks for the reply
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I love the moon/clouds picture. Nature is still the most colorful and astounding artist.
ReplyDeleteI'd beware of calling any phone numbers in unfamiliar emails or snail mail.
Hope the gin was a pleasant gateway to lovely dreams.
Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteI'll try again to type correctly: I love the Frida Katlo!
ReplyDeleteSnap. Super busy day at my work. Baked potatoes, beans and steak on the couch with taskmaster on too.
ReplyDeleteHMRC scams look real, post or email or phone. If you were on PAYE, as I imagine you were, you would not be receiving a tax bill. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that. I can't remember John saying he was self employed or freelance.
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DeleteForgive me asking, but why do you need life insurance? Once I was single, I didn't bother - assuming the value of the cottage is greater than the mortgage, you don't need to worry about leaving debt. I hope that the tax bill is wrong, the divorce emails are productive and the gin was lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have been single forever, never had life insurance. Can't think of any reason to have it.
DeleteNow I'm thinking, did I have it when I took a mortgage on? Possibly.
DeleteLife insurance is not compulsory even with a mortgage. The "premiums" are best saved in an emergency cash fund.
Deletejust wanted to echo RP above, could be a scam. I guess you have to have life cover if you have a mortgage, but if you aren't obliged by your lender, and you don't have any juvenile dependent it could be unnecessary. you seem to have more than your fair share of shit being dropped from a great height, hope 2020 is your year x
ReplyDeleteGreat art. Hope it was a great gin. Wish I could send more than a cyber hug and make it all better.
ReplyDeletelife sucks sometimes. just hang in there. you are coping well. ann
ReplyDeleteSorry you've had a rough day - hope the rest of the week improves. Gin does help. xx
ReplyDeleteJohn, I've always believed we all have that kind of a day & I call it the "32nd day of the month!" It's when I have a few that I go bonkers. Gin sounds good! All the best sent your way from across the pond to cope. Hugs. Regina
ReplyDeleteThe second picture is very relevant for Remembrance Sunday.
ReplyDeleteChin up John, there will be better times. As for your anonymous commenter it appears to be someone who knows you and the churchyard. A sad reflection on someone who feels the need to hide behind the anonymous tag and not be brave enough to face you to make his/her point.
I hope this next week is a better one for you.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes you have to chuck it in the fuck it bucket and drink gin
ReplyDeleteJohn. Having worked for HMRC and as I believe you were an employee please phone HMRC direct for confirmation that you have actually underpaid tax and if so ask for an explanation as to how. Then check your income details etc that you hold from that tax year. This happened to me and turned out that my employer had submitted incorrect earning details(nice if I had earnt what had been submitted!!). Anonymous - as my mum used to say and I use to say to my son - if you've got nothing nice to say then say nothing at all. So sad that you can't enjoy and share in the joy Johns blog brings to many. Best John and the hairy ones. Xxx Wanda
ReplyDeleteObviously don't answer, but is this because you receive a pension from the NHS as well? In handing over what you assumed was your correct tax code to the nursing home, you'd have been taxed according to that, but you might already have been receiving most/all of your tax-free element on your pension payments.
ReplyDeleteIf this is the case, check that the same thing is not happening now with the hospice, or you will get another hefty bill next year.
Yikes not a happy homecoming hopefully the dogs and Albert and the gin cheered you up some, as for the art I like the one with the soldiers under ground in time for November the 11th remembrance day in Canada.
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