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General Discussion => The Laughter Zone => Topic started by: Clive on December 11, 2009, 11:14

Title: The English Penny
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2009, 11:14

EU Directive No. 456179

In order to meet the conditions for joining the Single European currency,
all citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
must be made aware that the phrase 'Spending a Penny' is not to be used
after 31st December 2009 .

From this date, the correct terminology will be: 'Euronating'.

Thank you for your attention.

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2009, 12:58

That's taking the p**s!

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: sam on December 11, 2009, 14:35

like it - but that's an expensive p**s.

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Rik on December 11, 2009, 16:58

It was 20p in Scotland last summer...  ;)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2009, 17:22

Worth carrying a jar around with you.   ;D

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Rik on December 11, 2009, 18:27

I just watered lots of bushes, Clive. :)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: sam on December 12, 2009, 04:12

Quote from: Rik on December 11, 2009, 18:27

I just watered lots of bushes, Clive. :)

I almost got arrested for that.

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2009, 10:50

You're supposed to go behind them.  ;)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2009, 11:41

Which is easy in Scotland. :)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2009, 11:50

It doesn't matter in Scotland, as there's usually no one else around!  ;D

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2009, 11:50

The joys of open space. :)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2009, 11:58

Indeed.  :)

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2009, 11:59

Now you know why I don't go out in towns. ;D

Title: Re: The English Penny
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2009, 12:05

 :lol2: