Brisket or Brexit?

Dondilion · #1 07-26-2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by modge

Just to correct this. Britain hasnt used LSD ( forget the stupid remarks) Thats what £ shillings and pence were called. We went decimal in 1971. But I see what you are saying yes. Its more than trade.

True. It is just an habit of mine of saying Pounds, shillings and pence.

modge · #2 07-26-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dondilion

True. It is just an habit of mine of saying Pounds, shillings and pence.

HAHA I still go back when I see a price for something today. Old habits die hard.

Boreas · #3 07-26-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dondilion

True. It is just an habit of mine of saying Pounds, shillings and pence.

Don't forget sovereigns, crowns, farthings and ha'pennies.

modge · #4 07-26-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Boreas

Don't forget sovereigns, crowns, farthings and ha'pennies.

Im not old enough to of used most of those. Only half penny's ( apenees) penny's, three pennys ( threpenny bit) Six penny's ( a tanner) one shilling ( a bob) two shillings ( two bob) two shillings and six pence ( a half crown) a pound (a quid)