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How much will it cost to leave the EU?

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gillybob Fri 21-Jul-17 09:37:24

Reading so many different figures. £20Billion - £60Billion ????

Apparently we can pay it in installment (generous of them)

So it got me thinking. What could we give the EU as a one off settlement?

I'm thinking on the lines of a few palaces etc. maybe a street or two in London?

What about Scotland or Wales or maybe the North East (with a palace or two to make the money up) ? grin

Maggiemaybe Sat 22-Jul-17 19:19:26

I've got a hideous old jug of DMIL's that I've kept because I thought it might be worth something. I've just found one like it for sale on ebay for three quid (with less crazing and no bids). I reckon the Frenchies'll like it because it says Bonjour M'sieur le Marquis under the plug ugly picture on the side. Shall we throw that in the pot? It's from Staffordshire but they might think it's a bit of French history we're returning.

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 19:09:42

I'll be the one on shore laughing my head off !

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 19:09:08

Could you take my DH H along chewy pleeeeease ?

Ana Sat 22-Jul-17 19:07:48

Not sure about Bercow, he's a bit of a self-serving bar steward...

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 19:05:18

Missed your offer of old coins and green shield stamps chewy could you dig them out ? I have quite a few Morrisons "and more" points and a sparks card ( whatever the hell they're for) oh and some advantage points on a Boots card .

Chewbacca Sat 22-Jul-17 19:03:13

I'm taking John Berrow as the ships boy. And Ed Balls as bosun. And Ellen Mccarthy so we get to where we're going. And a large box of tissues for when she gets a bit emotional.

whitewave Sat 22-Jul-17 19:02:41

In which case you would bump into France

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 19:02:01

Jeez imagine seeing that mug heading for your shores ? Brilliant idea * Ana*!

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 19:00:30

And the megaphone could announce our arrival

The lady is not for turning !

Ana Sat 22-Jul-17 19:00:04

Especially if we have her as a figurehead at the prow of the boat ship!

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:59:44

We can paint a handbag on the side then they'll know we mean business !

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:58:11

What about Mrs Thatcher ?

They'll poop their pants if they see that heading for them !

Maggiemaybe Sat 22-Jul-17 18:57:29

Chewbacca, cometh the hour, cometh the woman. You'll have no trouble finding a crew. I hear you've plenty of sailor boys over at the Argy Bargy.

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:56:50

Maybe needs to have a scary name ( scratching head) hmm

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:55:37

Yes I heard that ww brilliant ! I didn't have the Swedes down for having a GSOH !

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:54:09

Aye aye Captain . (Saluting emoticon) .

Your ship, your rules ...

Oh. On second thoughts I think that name is taken ? Didn't they call the little sub thingy that ?

whitewave Sat 22-Jul-17 18:52:47

Swedes have a train " Trainy McTrain Face"

Ana Sat 22-Jul-17 18:51:29

Hm...doesn't sound very warlike, does it? Not sure the EU would be impressed! grin

Chewbacca Sat 22-Jul-17 18:49:29

Can I name the ship Boaty McBoatface or is that passe?

gillybob Sat 22-Jul-17 18:39:06

Do we have any warships these days ? Or is it the planes we haven't got ? Or shells?

What else could we use as ammo?

Sorry chewy your name is top of the list now . Your gonna be the captain .. now it's up to you to find a crew !

Chewbacca Sat 22-Jul-17 18:16:18

grin I won't have to fight or anything will I? regretting volunteering now

nigglynellie Sat 22-Jul-17 18:04:21

Excellent choice!!!!

Chewbacca Sat 22-Jul-17 17:17:30

Me!

nigglynellie Sat 22-Jul-17 16:56:18

Well, I think we should take a firm hand and send a Warship!!! The EU would clearly be so terrified that they would beg, maybe even pay us to go. Any suggestions for a crew would be appreciated!!grin

Primrose65 Sat 22-Jul-17 11:12:16

gillybob gringrin