-
Wilf's bio
Just retired and looking to do a lot of part time jobs-enjoy commenting on everything! -
Wilf's latest comments
ViewDate:
8 hours ago
Wilf commented on:
Should drivers over 70 re-take their driving test?You are right about the examiners not being able to cope Briber. The examiners are civil servants and their pay is a lot lower than driving instructors hence a lot of the former have started working as the latter which has made the issue even worse.ViewDate:
19 hours ago Wilf commented on:
Should drivers over 70 re-take their driving test?I think youngsters tend to drive faster, especially young men . Older drivers have sight/hearing issues so their reactions are slower. Just facts of life really. Statistically, more accidents are caused by young men driving way too fast.ViewDate:
1 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?Yes that could be a problem Billy as most probably do work from home. Well back in the day you had to go to the benefits office. I did in the winter of 1979 as I couldn't get a job so I applied to go on the dole. The office was so horrible and depressing and the process likewise that I walked out after 30 minutes and tried even harder to get a job which I did after 3 months of not working. That remains with me now and work gives you a purpose in life and for youngsters also a good days work never hurt anyone!ViewDate:
1 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you refer to it as Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day?We have always called it Mother's Day.ViewDate:
2 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?I think it's a cultural thing as well Papa Bear. It's a cliche but when a man in a Rolls Royce drives past an American, he thinks I must work harder and perhaps one day I can have one. The average Brit is jealous and mutters about its not fair that other people have so much money.ViewDate:
2 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?I think there have always been a lot of pretty hopeless MPs on all sides of the House Billy. The benefits culture seems to have been a mess for 50 years. I agree with you but interview all claiments in detail, they should cut out all the fraud.ViewDate:
2 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?Apparently in the 80s a house was about 5x joint salaries in cost and is now 8X so much more expensive than back in the day. I think the media drives a lot of worries actually for the vast majority of people they have better lives than ever in history-we have food, shelter for most, convenience foods and no war-at least in the UK and lets hope that continues!ViewDate:
2 days ago
ViewDate:
2 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?All of western Europe and Japan as well have ageing populations so you are right I cannot be an excuse. The problem is it's real and as our population ages even more the shrinking younger generations will struggle to pay the tax bills for the NHS and all issues to do with a large ageing demographic.ViewDate:
4 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?Its interesting about productivity as the Gov of Bank of England said today with a growing aging population and thus less working people as a percentage the only way to growth is efficiency and technology. He is bang on the nail. We need to start investing ever more in advanced trechnology, machines and engineering.ViewDate:
4 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?I haven't looked at my pension but 1.7% increase when MPs are +2% cannot be right?ViewDate:
4 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?I agree. I also think the government should use the proceeds of the lottery to go to cancer care and hospices etc.ViewDate:
4 days ago Wilf commented on:
Do you support the 2.8% pay rise for MPs?It does seem a bit stupid of the government to award MPs yet another payrise while barking on about cutting costs everywhere and going for growth. How about linking pay to performance? MPs would get a decrease in pay!!!ViewDate:
5 days ago Wilf commented on:
Should the government take stronger measures to protect teenagers online through legislation?AI is probably so powerful it is scanning everything now. Grok which is Xs AI apparently is "learning" from everything put on X. AI could even be looking at this post here! Strange new world! We are actually living in the SiFi world dreamt up in the 80s and 90s but its a lot more incredible. What next?ViewDate:
5 days ago Wilf commented on:
Should the government take stronger measures to protect teenagers online through legislation?That did strike us as well regarding the lack of discipline in the school portrayed. From what I hear from a friend's son who is a teacher at a secondary school in London it's the same there. What should we do? Kids should be learning in school instead we are creating more issues down the line.ViewDate:
5 days ago Wilf commented on:
Should the government take stronger measures to protect teenagers online through legislation?I agree the tech platforms could easily ban a lot of this harmful content- never mind for kids they should ban the whole lot. The Chinese do it why can't we?ViewDate:
5 days ago
ViewDate:
5 days ago
ViewDate:
22nd Mar 2025 Wilf commented on:
Do you feel happy living in the United Kingdom?Overall I think the UK is quite a happy country. Most people still laugh and smile-go into any pub in the country and you will meet friendly folk. There are a lot of problems here but it's the same the world over and the UK is a lot richer and works much better than many other countries.ViewDate:
22nd Mar 2025 Wilf commented on:
Do you feel happy living in the United Kingdom?I agree with you. Overall it's a beautiful country and most people I see seem to be pretty happyViewDate:
22nd Mar 2025
ViewDate:
22nd Mar 2025 Wilf commented on:
WendyT26 showcase imageHa! We have our own Robins here bossing all the other birds about!ViewDate:
20th Mar 2025
ViewDate:
20th Mar 2025
-
Wilf's latest showcase activity
Approved9 Comments29/12/2024 14:33:56Gallery SubmissionMisty Sunday morning with our daughter taken in Richmond Park today
Approved3 Comments19/02/2024 14:16:58Gallery SubmissionA double rainbow in early spring like showers
Approved4 Comments11/02/2024 15:23:43Gallery SubmissionThe first Bee of Spring...a bit early but a wonderful sight!
Approved1 Comments16/11/2023 16:13:20Gallery SubmissionA tiny mushroom growing out of an old rotten stump-nature is amazing!
Approved3 Comments25/09/2021 12:41:58Gallery SubmissionThe first day where cobwebs are highly visable-autumn is here!
Approved8 Comments18/09/2019 15:28:30Gallery SubmissionPretty wild roadside flowers are still blooming -
Wilf's latest forum subjects
View subject Posts: 16 Wilf, 06/12/2021 15:00:51 started a new subject:
Should people have their passports removed for using drugs?View subject Posts: 18 Wilf, 02/04/2020 19:36:35 started a new subject:
Have the Government got it wrong with face masks advice?View subject Posts: 4 Wilf, 31/01/2020 17:01:02 started a new subject:
Jan 31st Brexit – was it a good idea to leave the EU?View subject Posts: 28 Wilf, 30/01/2020 19:06:36 started a new subject:
Are you worried about Coronavirus?View subject Posts: 18 Wilf, 28/01/2016 10:54:06 started a new subject:
Did you own a pair of Stanley Matthews Football Boots too?View subject Posts: 6 Wilf, 05/11/2015 23:47:44 started a new subject:
What do you think about cutting funding of the Police force? -
Chat
Strike up a conversation with Wilf. Click the following button to start chatting!
Chat with Wilf
- Articles
- Community
Local Community
Silversurfers Local Community is the best way to stay informed about what's going on in your local neighbourhood.
Chat with FriendsA place to chat ‘one to one’ with other Silversurfers community members. If you wish you can add other members to your chat for a lively discussion amongst the safe environment of the Silversurfers community.
- Health
- Property
- Travel
