It sure did bring back some memories. My first job paid £8.00 ($10) a week lol but that £8.00 would just stretch and stretch.
A pint of beer was £0.18p ($0.20c) and you really could go out for an evening and have a Chinese meal at the end for just £1. Curry and rice was just £0.10p ($0.12c) lol
A gallon of petrol (gas) was £0.20p ($0.25c) and a loaf of bread was £0.05p ($0.06)
The exchange rate back then was $4 to the £1 now it $1.25 to £1?
The pound has lost 3/4 of its value...Shocking! Didn't think about that before this excellent post.
Can you believe it? We had never heard of Macdonalds, KFC, and all those other USA franchise exports.
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You are such a delight! You are really a hidden gem. They don't make em like you any more. I am so happy that my life path has crossed with so many wonderful "old-young people " this past month. What fun to share memories of those wonderful times when we could be freer and happier. I actually laughed when writing this post. I plan to do a little more because I want to recapture very funny and joyous times. What you shared on your comment was fantastic. If you don't mind, I may share some of your comments on my next post. It makes me happy to let the world know that those really were the good old days! And of course to say, we are a fantastic generation and still kicking strong. Thank-you so much @molometer. You are such a wonderful person and I'm glad to share old times with you. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend and a joyous, fun time!.....Cabbagepatch
Why thank you cabbagepatch for your warm comments. It's so nice to meet you too. There is so much that we had that is gone now.
The music was/is wonderful and the living was easy. We had our share of problems but people got out on the streets and did something about it. Before Twitter was even a pipe dream. I must admit I was a hippie and proud of it too.
I feel like shouting from the rooftops.
"I am a Hippee and we will find the answers" and it looks like we did in many ways.
There is still work to be done.