Happy Christmas Memories.

[moktay]

Ivan; as he said long time ago yes there was a silver threepence which was just like any other coin, I also had a silver fourpenny bit.

[Keith Moody]

there were silver 3d pieces which i believe were last minted in 1937 just prior to the 8 sided brass coin of the same value being introduced for Edward 8th coronation. although in 1944 there was a mintage of silver 3d pieces and are quite valuble
like a few others on here, Mum always seemed to have some silver ones to go into the pudding, i still have 6 or 7 of them.
the 4 penny coin mentioned i think would be Maundy money (not sure of the spelling). special sets were made up for the rich or the church to give to the poor at a certain time of the year, called Maundy Tuesday.
we didn`t have any coins in the pud this year but 14 of us sat down in my sons garage to dinner, it was a huge success, with people coming from all around including Adelaide Australia, they had never seen snow or cold like we have here, Ryan kept his coat on though out dinner whilst the rest of us were in shirt sleeves. 23c in the garage, even the wine got warm,
Happy New Year to all on site and to their Families.
keith Moody
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[John Pruden]

cappy was lucky he got a grout in his or a piece of four{god love yeh cappy}.. jp

[Richard Quartermaine]

A fourpenny bit is a groat. How the heck they got that name?
Richard

[John Arton]

Cappy, J.S., Brian
After the fiasco of previous years with my Christmas celebrations being interrupted by rampaging nuns, one legged people and strangers wearing hats with corks hung around its brim, this year we finally learnt our lesson, signed the official secrets act and left all bookings to SWMBO. Dinner went off great, retired to our secret hideaway and drank ourselves into a stupor.
On awakening on Boxing day, listening to the local radio the headline was all about a bunch of ancient pensioners driving around in a bus with a bunch of nuns along with a woman who only had one leg and was waving her wooden leg out of the bus window shouting at any male who could actually walk, to "come and see me if you want a good time".
After driving round town, entering public establishments and private homes demanding food and drink and where is "that effing JA" they were eventually arrested trying to enter a private property that they claimed to be the Ferry Tavern (demolished and replaced by years ago.
At present the whole bunch are languishing in the local nick and their screams for "more beer" can be heard all over town.
In the new year when I eventually sober up I may just go and bail them out and apologise for their disreputable behaviour, but then again although they are mates, perhaps a longer spell in the pokey could teach them manners, especially the one who is screaming that some cloggy ship cannot sail without him....as if, visions of grandeur if you ask me and apparently he has propositioned all the female Police Officers with the "bet I've got a bigger truncheon than you".
Disgusting behaviour, serves em right if I am too drunk to bail them until easter!!!! LOL
rgds
JA

[cappy]

###you company old men are all the same ......no sympathy for the lost and wayward...but happy new year anyway from shields nick.....cappy

[Fouro]

I remember watching my mother making what was called a "clootie dumplin". She would mix up a spicy mix wth currants and sultanas and whatever else she put into it I haven't got a clue. She would put the mix inside a large pillowcase, tie it tightly at the top and then put it into a large pot of boiling water. It took ages to cook this delicious dumplin, but it was worth waiting for especially when one found a small silver thre-penny bit wrapped in greaseproof paper in the slice he/she was eating.

FOURO.

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I remember watching my mother making what was called a "clootie dumplin". She would mix up a spicy mix wth currants and sultanas and whatever else she put into it I haven't got a clue. She would put the mix inside a large pillowcase, tie it tightly at the top and then put it into a large pot of boiling water. It took ages to cook this delicious dumplin, but it was worth waiting for especially when one found a small silver thre-penny bit wrapped in greaseproof paper in the slice he/she was eating.

FOURO.

[Fouro]

"OOPS" Double entry due to computer problems.
FOURO.

[Ivan Cloherty]

"OOPS" Double entry due to computer problems.
FOURO.

Why hash he wroten that four times ish neer enuff to put a man offa ish drink

[Fouro]

Re # 29.
Maybe "enuff" has been far too much for you Ivan, as it looks like you have touch typed your thread wearing "two" eye patches.

FOURO.