offshoremanxman Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 This is an insane way to have to run a business https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-has-hit-cafe-hard-561485 I’m sure no regular buses there haven’t helped either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: This is an insane way to have to run a business https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-has-hit-cafe-hard-561485 I’m sure no regular buses there haven’t helped either. Should have never knocked down the old shack with its oil lamps, they wouldn't have cost as much. (Actually if you read it the main cost is actually the inability of them to use red diesel for generating electricity any more. Which is probably something that doesn't affect that many. Though you would have thought it an ideal place for the government to have trialled some sort of renewables). Edited to add: The lack of buses must have put off a lot of people who would have walked the coastal path from Port Erin or Port St Mary, stopped for a bite or a coffee and then caught the bus back. Edited September 2, 2022 by Roger Mexico 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: Should have never knocked down the old shack with its oil lamps, they wouldn't have cost as much. (Actually if you read it the main cost is actually the inability of them to use red diesel for generating electricity any more. Which is probably something that doesn't affect that many. Though you would have thought it an ideal place for the government to have trialled some sort of renewables). Edited to add: The lack of buses must have put off a lot of people who would have walked the coastal path from Port Erin or Port St Mary, stopped for a bite or a coffee and then caught the bus back. Would probably cost £10 a passenger to run them down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, offshoremanxman said: This is an insane way to have to run a business https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-has-hit-cafe-hard-561485 I’m sure no regular buses there haven’t helped either. It always seems busy down there with regular coaches & some buses ,prices have gone up a fair bit this summer probably to cover increased costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, offshoremanxman said: This is an insane way to have to run a business https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-has-hit-cafe-hard-561485 I’m sure no regular buses there haven’t helped either. advertising that there was a fuel surcharge was not the brightest thing to do. I could just imagine how busy we would be if I added a fuel surcharge for the privilege of eating here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxfisherman Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Passing Time said: advertising that there was a fuel surcharge was not the brightest thing to do. I could just imagine how busy we would be if I added a fuel surcharge for the privilege of eating here... Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just now, manxfisherman said: Where? Ramsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 53 minutes ago, Banker said: It always seems busy down there with regular coaches & some buses ,prices have gone up a fair bit this summer probably to cover increased costs It’s a mad overhead to run a diesel generator as there’s no electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Aahhhh Adrian Christian. Quite a operator . !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, offshoremanxman said: It’s a mad overhead to run a diesel generator as there’s no electricity. What else would they use? Government own it & should have put mains power in when they built present building Edited September 2, 2022 by Banker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: Should have never knocked down the old shack with its oil lamps, they wouldn't have cost as much. I recall it had wind-powered electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Banker said: What else would they use? Government own it & should have put mains power in when they built present building Are you attempting to apply common sense thinking to government? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Are you attempting to apply common sense thinking to government? That’s what I meant. I would have been reluctant to take a lease on if you’re stuck with the cost of generating power yourself as well. The government should have put mains in when they rebuilt that place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsdesk Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: That’s what I meant. I would have been reluctant to take a lease on if you’re stuck with the cost of generating power yourself as well. The government should have put mains in when they rebuilt that place. If only the owner was aware of the cost of generating your own power from diesel … oh wait he used to own a fuel company 😂 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, offshoremanxman said: I thought off grid power generation was still allowable for red diesel? https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-restrictions-on-use-of-red-diesel-from-1-april-2022 only for NON commercial if i understood your link ?? amazing that diesel with RFD applied , that is ROAD FUEL DUTY has to be used in circumstances that have no road use ???? Edited September 2, 2022 by WTF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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