I am currently still working, I was due to retire in January but was lied to by the company taking over my business so pulled out of that deal and had to sort another one out. I managed to do that and, in theory, we complete the sale at the end of this month, fingers crossed. I will be staying on for a few months to make sure all the clients are happy, although that will be in an unpaid capacity. At least from next month I should be free of all the mundane paperwork and FCA regulations.
I don't think there has ever been an organisation I despise more than the FCA. You'll feel good not having to deal with all their pointless crap (I appreciate they do some good, but with an overwhelming amount of crap thrown in)
I never knew you were in Financials? If it's not too personal, doing what?
How's the Eric Clapton tour going? I'm still curious why folks like him &, say, Rod Stewart or Tom Jones still do Tours & gigs. Rod & Tom are definitely loaded, & although EC stuck millions up his nose he's been clean almost 40 years now. I guess they just love the buzz of performing in front of a crowd.
I was involved in the motor industry for a little while (which the FCA regulated). Been out of that for 4 years though, thankfully! One of my best friends still works in insurance for one of the big players in the UK. It's crazy the hoops they have to jump through due to FCA regs. A customer could call in and spend 30 minutes talking and not even get on to the subject of actual insurance, just by saying the things that trigger all their 'FCA alarms'. It's mental!
I don't think we need to worry about EC; he's very deep 9 figure loaded haha. Tour is on a break until late August when the Norfolk gig happens, and then off to the US for that leg.
I am currently still working, I was due to retire in January but was lied to by the company taking over my business so pulled out of that deal and had to sort another one out. I managed to do that and, in theory, we complete the sale at the end of this month, fingers crossed. I will be staying on for a few months to make sure all the clients are happy, although that will be in an unpaid capacity. At least from next month I should be free of all the mundane paperwork and FCA regulations.
I don't think there has ever been an organisation I despise more than the FCA. You'll feel good not having to deal with all their pointless crap (I appreciate they do some good, but with an overwhelming amount of crap thrown in)
For about 10 years (54 now) I've suffered from an unusual inflammatory polyarthritis which mostly affects my hands & fingers (swelling/stiffness). I've tried many things over the years that 'help joints/inflammation' (like high dosage/quality Omege-3 for example), none of which helped in any way. In fact some like the O3 actually make the pain worse. May as well be scoffing Jelly Babies. Methotrexate is what I actually need apparently, which should be started soon...
Incidentally, for those who have not seen them, the Tiny Desk Concerts, all of which are on You Tube, really are very good & feature some great bands.
Sadly, I'm not sure they are making any more, as they were on USA NPR (National Public Radio) & Mr Trump withdrew all funding for PBS & NPR shortly after taking Office.
But, as far as I'm aware, they are all still on You Tube, so a quick search should soon find them.
Agreed, some fantastic finds on there.
Dua Lipa's was great
This one too. So talented.
Nickel Creek?
And Marky went for Dua Lipa, whoever he is.
What IS the matter with you people? Ever tried proper music?
I actually still clearly remember reading the news on Ceefax/Oracle, and watching how it developed from "someone from Eric Clapton's band" to "a guitarist" to eventually finding out the full details of his and the other's tragic deaths.
SRV lost to us in a helicopter crash 35 years tomorrow. He was just 35 years old at the time and playing some of his best stuff after kicking addiction. IMO one of the greatest blues guitarists.
Spooky!
Just came here to post this on the anniversary of his last performance on 26th.
Prince was seriously underrated as a guitarist by many. It's a little 'showy' for me though.
Hat man is Marc Mann. He played the Concert for George in 2003 and really nailed a lot of George's slide work. In this he plays the first solo (Eric's in the original Beatles record).
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