Please help support our disappearing industries!!

[stevensfo]

This made me laugh:

Mugging is dying out on Britain’s streets because fewer people are carrying cash, a Virgin Money executive has said.
He said: “Bank robbery is a dying industry because there’s no cash anymore. Even in bank branches the use of cash is diminished, or the old robbing of security vans, people are not travelling around with cash anymore.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mugging- ... p_catchall

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... gin-money/


Bank robbery is a dying industry

Remember, it's Christmas. An expensive watch and a wallet with a few fivers in it can help a mugger survive the cold.

Help the hard working Bank robbery industry by giving generously this winter.

Officials will be on hand to greet you at selected banks. Recognisable by their stripey sweater, mask and large sack with 'Swag' written on it.

We have to protect our struggling industries.


Steve

[UncleEbenezer]

You are Sir Josiah Boggis, AICMFP

[stevensfo]

You are Sir Josiah Boggis, AICMFP

Bloody Nora! I have just wasted 10 minutes, trying to find out what those references mean.

So AICMFP means, 'and I claim my five pounds' ?

Boggis is a character in a Terry Pratchett book?

It's Friday so I'm off home.

Steve

PS I should be retiring soon and Terry Pratchett is on the list of books to read. Just after the required reading list, 'How to obey my wife' , 'Jobs that need doing' and 'Mowing the lawn can be fun'.

[NilDenari]

Boggis ?

Pre-dated by Kolly Kibber, and other - some actual - individuals.

[stewamax]

To the Chinese medicine man, YANG is a masculine trait.
To your wife, YANG means "You are NOT going..." (suffixed by "to the pub /to footie / to see the lads / fishing / "

[SimonS]

To the Chinese medicine man, YANG is a masculine trait.
To your wife, YANG means "You are NOT going..." (suffixed by "to the pub /to footie / to see the lads / fishing / "

We acquired a small motorhome as part of various activities.
We have a habit of naming our vehicles.
It's now called "Doghouse"
for whenever I dispute her decision.

"but,darling,have you considered...."
"Doghouse NOW!"
Sound of dog whimpering softly in sympathy.