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Post by mart166 on Nov 25, 2014 16:30:26 GMT
Its a Black Tuesday for vapers. Boots VG has gone up to £1.39 - a increase of 10p  You can get this back though, ignore poundlands black friday, go to the 99P store, buy 10 items, got your money back. Me tight never lol MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 25, 2014 16:09:41 GMT
The internet is just a nightmare of bad firms, I do not know if AliExpress is associated with AliBaba, because we have problem with them, getting inundated with mails through them saying we would like to buy your product ! we are an english company with no web sales, yet if I try to contact Alibaba I have to sign into my account that I have not got, to much bad out there.
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Post by mart166 on Nov 25, 2014 15:08:30 GMT
From here www.crash.net/f1/news/207581/1/f1-2014-driver-salaries-published-but-who-earns-most.html
F1 drivers wages 2014
Drivers:
1. Fernando Alonso Ferrari €22m
= Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari €22m
=Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing €22m
4. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes €20m
5. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes €16m
6. Nico Rosberg Mercedes €12m
7. Felipe Massa Williams €4m
= Nico Hulkenberg Force India F1 €4m
9. Romain Grosjean Lotus F1 Team €3m
= Pastor Maldonado Lotus F1 Team €3m
= Sergio Perez Force India F1 €3m
12. Adrian Sutil Sauber €2m
13. Kevin Magnuseen McLaren-Mercedes €1m
= Valtteri Bottas Williams €1m
15. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing €750,000
= Jean-Eric Vergne Scuderia Toro Rosso €750,000
17. Jules Bianchi Marussia €500,000
18. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber €400,000
19. Daniil Kvyat Scuderia Toro Rosso €250,000
20. Max Chilton Marussia €200,000
21. Marcus Ericsson Caterham F1 €150,000
= Kamui Kobayshi Caterham F1 €150,000
I know some drivers are called pay drivers these days, but is it not the case (in F1) that it's the drivers sponsors that pay for the seat and not actually the driver himself ?
As for whether any of them deserve the big bucks, I don't think it's about deserve, rather that that's what someone is willing to pay them.
Edit to add The above figures don't include any bonus payments for race wins, podiums, points positions etc
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Post by mart166 on Nov 25, 2014 14:52:06 GMT
Bit unscientific I know, but spent long day at a wedding Saturday, most of it outside with the smokers, not once was I asked "what the hell is that", only asked few times which model, benefits etc, thats first time thats happend, looks like everyones getting used to seeing them now.
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Post by mart166 on Nov 25, 2014 11:57:40 GMT
It's only Hamilton and Alonso that command that sort of money, quit a few drivers have to pay millions to get a drive and it cost millions just to get to the levels below F1. When a top teams spend $300M+ a year they don't want to skimp on the driver, plus Hamilton in particular is a huge draw for sponsors. The quote above saves me a lot of typing. I have been in motorsport all my life, a lot of people do not realise that even when you "drive" for good teams as I do, it's me that pays to be there, no prize money or any financial income. I gambled most of my lifes earnings on being a touring car driver (I got there in Belgium Touring cars, but still had to pay for privilage), the gamble is obviously being a decent driver, but also luck comes into it, right place right time, for me it never paid off, but I still drive when I can afford it. I do agree that maybe the F1 payments are a little OTT, but when you look at how much drivers invest overall, how much employment it makes not only in motorsport it spreads down, then good luck to Hamilton, even though i'm not a fan of his. Theres much more involved than anyone can realise unless your involved. MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 24, 2014 16:57:55 GMT
Moose carpaccio in Sweden, delicious, but glad the bugger was dead before it arrived lol
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Lol i first spelled it as mouse, not a lot of eating on them
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Post by mart166 on Nov 24, 2014 16:51:09 GMT
this morning, instead of going to bed like I should, I decided to rewick one of my old kanger single coil heads with cotton so I could have a "brand new" head to test my istick with (I ran out of heads doh but have a virtual vape unicoil on order which should arrive tomorrow). I need to hit up myepack for more heads really, I kept putting it off and now I only have this newly wicked one and another that's a week old left. luckily my wicking skills shone through and it's working perfectly, my apple cinnamon swirl tastes lovvvvely. so, after sitting up waiting for the posty with my istick, and the sudden flash of rewicking inspiration, I didn't get to bed until 11am after finishing work at 6. so tired now but at least I'm vaping happy. So you finish work at 6pm, sit there getting drunk and then think "good time for rewick", then another drink, then yea i'll have another go hic, whats the time ? disgusting lol, "and i'm late for work !" Know what your talking about I used to start at 3am, days on its head. MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 21, 2014 11:34:21 GMT
Did not realise came in different colours (mines a birthday gift), looks like I got a jazzy blue one, still wont see it until after weekend as rather tied up MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 21, 2014 8:17:12 GMT
I have a shiney new Hudl2 sitting in it's wrapping, been to busy to open it but looking forward, it's replacing my cheap but useful Acer tablet that cost me £100 over a year ago.
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Post by mart166 on Nov 20, 2014 16:17:31 GMT
PS I'm selling the Evkoo one if it arrives at cost, cheaper than FT, but some here are honest, make note China companies MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 20, 2014 16:14:46 GMT
I find it amazing, I checked before cancelling and it showed processing, 1 hour later I get a dispatch notice, coincidence ? So now I have 2 Isticks on there way, not happy. MP You won't have any problem outing it mart166, so you won't be out of pocket, I'm sure. "Life...........is just a bowl of tricks!!!!!!" Cheers chrisjw (it is my birthday) One member already been in touch to buy spare one, so no probs But Evkoo, no thank you for further orders. MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 20, 2014 9:57:05 GMT
Hi Mart, most of the orders with order number before 100000700 were dispatched and sent, and we are confirming the tracking numbers. I will refund your money if yours wasn't sent. Is it ok? Mart, your order was sent this morning. Tracking number is AG905828535CN I find it amazing, I checked before cancelling and it showed processing, 1 hour later I get a dispatch notice, coincidence ? So now I have 2 Isticks on there way, not happy. MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 20, 2014 8:48:35 GMT
alex05Order number 100000580 please cancel this and provide a refund, sorry you had problems, but it's been long enough and I have got one from somewhere else. MP
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Post by mart166 on Nov 20, 2014 7:57:23 GMT
Thanks all CHEERS MP |
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Post by mart166 on Nov 19, 2014 18:04:44 GMT
FT are getting praised a lot on fast delivery, i've been saving up small order until it was big enough, not expecting any delivery before January, guess where i'm off to now lol.
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