Blending in tax!!!

[Parksy]

Local authorities in Somerset Devon and Cornwall have decided to introduce a 10% surcharge on white caravans in a year's time.
A spokesman said that if touring caravan owners painted their caravans in traditional camouflage colours to blend with the natural surroundings there would be no extra charge but after complaints from local residents the decision was taken to introduce the levy a year from today. Best get the paintbrushes out

 

[Gagakev]

Come on Mr Parkes..it will be cheaper to pay the tax then buy the paint :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Martin24]

Length of time since SWMBO cleaned the van it'll be well blended soon enough, even after to jollities of today. :evil: :woohoo:

 

[paws]

Nice one Parksy!

I understand that the councils are trying to do their best to help make the new tax more acceptable to the majority of caravanners by assisting with the cost of the respray/painting.

Apparently they are giving away free (for a limited period only) 1Kg pots of elbow grease to assist with the cleaning and pre paint preparation, that we all know is essential for a good paint job.

It is of course necessary to ensure that all traces of elbow grease are removed prior to the painting using a proprietary spirit based cleaner, preferably stirred with a left hand screwdriver.
Happy Caravanning
paws

 

[colin-yorkshire]

yeah who is their spokesman Ray Mears, :cheer: :cheer: just heard another one, George Osbourne said he's going to save the steel industry, MUST be April the first...

 

[Dustydog]

And when autumn comes we can paint the town red

 

[Gabsgrandad]

Dy'er know Colin how perceptive! If only I'd looked online before I went out this am. and bought the paint, could have saved a few bob! ( Cos I always trust moderators advice?)

Anyone wants to buy some paint?

 

[Gafferbill]

.......I was given the heads up on this some time ago by a friend who lives in Somerset.

I see Halfords are already gearing up with a spray can which should make the job easier
.......2 cans should be sufficient to do my van.
I will have to check if they require the windows to be done as well.

 

[Parksy]

I saved a fortune by making my own blend of camouflage caravan paint. It's prepared using a mixture of hogwash and the excrement of the male bovine, guaranteed until next April 1st :evil:

 

[Gabsgrandad]

 

[chrisbee1]

I saved a fortune by making my own blend of camouflage caravan paint. It's prepared using a mixture of hogwash and the excrement of the male bovine, guaranteed until next April 1st :evil:

Remember where you put it Parksy 'cause it'll be a job to find it again. :blink: