Memories

Today, in 1971, we changed from pounds, shillings and pence to p's. Instead of adding up in 12's and 20's we all had to add up in 10's. It seems ridiculous now but it was difficult at the time. My friend and I spent all of our pocket money in Boots trying to add stuff up to get one over on the befuddled staff. No such thing as scanners and barcodes. Each price had to be entered in on the till.

It is also my Dad's birthday today. 1971 was the last birthday he ever had. He was 45. He will always be 45. I would've liked to have known him better.