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. 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?"