Saltydog, I had to do a search on ha-penny, I had no idea what it was. I have to tell you, I don't get what you're saying about a ha-penny and Pippa, you've got me stumped. Since the subject is British, I thought I'd carry on with some more British humor - here's your laugh for the day:

You have to love British humour! These are classified ads, which were actually placed in a U.K. newspaper:




FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.
8 years old.
Hateful little SOB.
Bites!


FREE PUPPIES.
1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbour's dog.

FREE PUPPIES.
Mother is a Kennel Club registered German Shepherd.
Father is a Super Dog, able to leap tall fences in a single bound.


COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED.
Also 1 gay bull for sale.


JOINING NUDIST COLONY!
Must sell washer and dryer £100.


WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE .
Worn once by mistake.
Call Stephanie.


**** And the WINNER is... ****


FOR SALE BY OWNER.
Complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 45 volumes.
Excellent condition, £200 or best offer. No longer needed, got married, wife knows everything.


Statement of the Century
Thought from the Greatest Living Scottish Thinker--Billy Connolly.
"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking, how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"


Lynnaroo