[LJ2ME] Highland Tip #8

[fingertrouble]

Ditch the funny money

Just to confirm that Scotland like the infamous customs story is 'abroad'; not only have they got there own language which is used commonly in the Isles (gaelic, sounds like no other language I've heard), they also have their own currency.

Sure it's British pounds, but YOU try telling that to the guy in the offie off the Kings Road on a Saturday night. Some notes like the pound note aren't used in England anymore; and I've had notes refused despite being perfectly legal. So I've been hanging onto the English notes and ditching the funny money.

On the ferry to Uig on Skye atm. From there I'll take a bus to Portree, say hello to that old friend where I stayed 5 years ago, then onto Inverness by coach then hopefully London to meet John (I've missed the cuddles, if there are any highland bears they are hidden in a broch somewhere). I can't get email btw.

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Scottish pounds

[ursine1.livejournal.com]

A number of years ago I was in SW England on a consultancy for the MoD. When I filled my car with petrol, they gave me change in Scottish pounds. And I couldn't get rid of them! I would say "this is the United Kingdom, is it not?" and "it has a picture of your Elizabeth II on it." I had to go to a bank and exchange them for proper pounds.

I think the UK should switch to €s and end this nonsense.

Chuck

Re: Scottish pounds

[timbearcub.livejournal.com]

I know, although we'd have a bad exchange rate if that was the case...I agree on the Euro thing, it would be far easier...I don't understand why people won't take Scottish money, I think they are people who've not been north of Watford, sadly...