Why does the Gov always gives me problems

[DXP55]

I have just had my £10 xmas bonus from DWP -- The wife and I have had a sleepless night wondering what to do with it. She wants a cruise and I want a new Shotgun.
This was introduced around 1972/3 and if it had carried on with inflation it would be worth £140 - sort of RR money.

It won't even buy a large 24 pack of loo rolls from Lidl.

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For those that missed it I am being sarky

 

[DXP55]

I will be OK Slinky - This is what I love about OCUK-- most people think everyone earns as much as themselves but in this case you can halve that £50k and still knock a good bit off it as well.
Also remember I also have to pay for fuel for heating and lighting but after working for 39yrs and 51 weeks I do get the fuel allowence which I can tell you is a god send.
We don't spend it like other pensioners as it goes straight into my oil suppliers account.

Chaparal.
I also found that link before I posted just to be sure.

 

[DXP55]

I see that in 1972 a Bottle of Whiskey was £2.52 -- 20 Ciggys were 26.5p --- Sherry £1.25p and Beer 14-18p.

It was worth having at the time. I was a nipper then at 28