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I remember when you went into a corner shop

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Running Bear

Running Bear Report 17 Nov 2008 20:32

when i was about 12, i used to get 1 and a penny for my fish and chips on a Saturday, but 5 fags was the same price, never had many fish n chips.

LittleWhiteDove2022351

LittleWhiteDove2022351 Report 17 Nov 2008 20:32

I was just thinking that RB! I know you so well. lol

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 17 Nov 2008 20:30

yes i do Taff, i wonder how long they would be on the wall these days.

Taff

Taff Report 17 Nov 2008 20:30

Oh, and soveriegn.... they always tasted like fish to me...lol

Amanda2003

Amanda2003 Report 17 Nov 2008 20:30

Fag machines that sold 10 sovereign B&H instant dog-ends...........lol

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 17 Nov 2008 20:29

and you use to get a token in them, save a thousand and get a free watch, lol

Taff

Taff Report 17 Nov 2008 20:28

Anyone remember the ciggie machines on the walls outside shops?
10 woodbine, players weights ect,.
Omg, I just gave my age away LOL

Jane

Jane Report 17 Nov 2008 20:27

I used to able to buy 1 No 6 at the post office when we got off the school bus.

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 17 Nov 2008 20:27

school boy fags, think they where about 2 bob for 10, use to love em

teesdale

teesdale Report 17 Nov 2008 20:26

half penny sweets were my favourite

LittleWhiteDove2022351

LittleWhiteDove2022351 Report 17 Nov 2008 20:24

Oh how times have changed? pmsl

Amanda2003

Amanda2003 Report 17 Nov 2008 20:23

I used to skip to the shops to buy my Mums fags.....20 No6 please............lol.........I must have been about 7 or 8 at the time..........lol

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 17 Nov 2008 20:21

ask for 10 No6, you got pack of fags, now you get egg fried rice 10 lots, lol