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MissAdventure Fri 17-Apr-20 22:57:20

The lockdown has had consequences for businesses.

The local paper shop has folded, for one, whilst a bathroom fitter has stated that business has gone down the pan.

Any you've heard of?

CherryCezzy Tue 21-Apr-20 16:44:15

The grave digger's profits are dead and buried.

Astronomy funding has taken a big bang.

Architects of high rise buildings are saying their bills are sky high and they are just about scraping by.

Blinko Mon 20-Apr-20 20:21:20

The local farmer's disgruntled 'cos his pig's not bringing home the bacon.

Blinko Mon 20-Apr-20 20:15:19

The local boulangerie is now toast...

katie1 Mon 20-Apr-20 20:13:12

The firework manufacturer said his profits have gone up in smoke

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:51:44

Luckily the milkman has a lot of bottle and is keeping his business afloat .

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:35:58

The gymnast bent over backwards to keep her business going .

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:34:45

The Cooper had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find some orders. .

MissAdventure Mon 20-Apr-20 18:21:44

Unable to source wheels for their barrows, gardeners claim it's becoming a drag.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 18:13:44

Museums say they will soon be extinct like many of their exhibits.

I must stop this, but I can't!

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 16:38:07

Theatres are putting up a poor performance and cinemas all feel the lights are dimming.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 16:28:31

Boxing glove manufacturers are putting up a good fight.

MissAdventure Mon 20-Apr-20 16:00:51

Postal workers are ensuring everyone is getting mail delivered.

They're really pushing the envelope.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:43:12

Tennis racket makers are feeling strung out and feel they have no chance of winning.

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 15:28:36

The manager of Timpsons demanded to be recognised as a key worker

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 15:25:55

The landscape gardener said no stone will be left unturned to get us out of this mess.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:18:47

Even roofers cannot weather the storm.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:04:11

Makers of mirrors are saying their hard work is not being reflected in their profits.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:01:34

Even television retailers are finding it hard to get a clear picture.

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 14:21:47

The accountants are finding it hard to balance the books .

CherryCezzy Mon 20-Apr-20 13:57:40

The tables have turned on the DJ business.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 13:53:30

Sales of archery equipment have gone down and the retailers say they will not meet their targets.

moggie57 Mon 20-Apr-20 12:00:18

actually my late great aunt has got a note book full of these puns..1.when you deal with the green grocer mind youe peas and cues.2.if you take a job at a footwear shop you are more likely to get the boot.3. your under taker will take anybody.4.but your hairdresser will make cutting remarks. that will do for now .got a few more though..

moggie57 Mon 20-Apr-20 11:54:42

the doctor has lost his patience

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 11:51:28

Photographers are finding it hard to picture their future income. They have taken a snapshot of their current finances but cannot get the coming months into the frame.

henetha Mon 20-Apr-20 10:34:54

Keep fit instructors are taking steps to warm up and stretch it out