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New Euro Directive

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George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 6 Nov 2009 19:43

The English Penny
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> EU Directive No. 456179
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> 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 .
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> From this date, the correct terminology will be 'Euronating'.


George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Fiona aka Ruby

Fiona aka Ruby Report 6 Nov 2009 19:44

Lol!

Whirley

Whirley Report 6 Nov 2009 19:45

very funny George.. how are you doing my lovely...xx

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 6 Nov 2009 19:46

Hello Whirley

Im doing fine, hope the same with you.

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

PompeyForever

PompeyForever Report 6 Nov 2009 19:47

You aint wrong there bud lol

Amanda2003

Amanda2003 Report 6 Nov 2009 19:48

That is quality George...........LOL

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 6 Nov 2009 20:13

Annie

Sorry but its Westbury in Wiltshire, its a long story

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 6 Nov 2009 22:34

Groan.....lol