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    Quote Originally Posted by bigzee View Post
    Our decimal system came in about 1971. 100 pence = one pound (or quid/spondoolik/nicker)
    Hey, now I really get that joke I heard on "The Goon Show" years ago.

    Sellers: Can a lady with a wooden leg change a pound note?
    Seacomb: Of course she can!
    Sellers: No she cannot!
    Seacomb: And why not?!
    Sellers: She's only got half a nicker!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fletching View Post
    Just bought a telescopic fishing rod that packs down to 17 inches and extends to 6 feet. 99p. Seems sturdy enough. I'll let you know how it performs soon.
    Where from fletch ?
    Don't sweat the small stuff - and it's ALL small stuff...!

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    A quid is another word for pound .

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul standley View Post
    Where from fletch ?
    '99p Stores' is the name of the shop - there's quite a few near me in London.
    Loud words. Spoken softly. Leave no Trace!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbrown14 View Post
    Hey, now I really get that joke I heard on "The Goon Show" years ago.

    Sellers: Can a lady with a wooden leg change a pound note?
    Seacomb: Of course she can!
    Sellers: No she cannot!
    Seacomb: And why not?!
    Sellers: She's only got half a nicker!
    Still funny after all these years.

    Martin
    Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    Still funny after all these years.

    Martin
    Indeed. I've got an internet radio station on my computer at work called "GoonShowRadio" and listen to them most days. The original madmen, absolute genius.

    How do you start a pudding race, Martin?

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