Some years before the euro came into being the Irish pound broke
parity with pound sterling and became an independent currency.
To acknowledge the change the Irish government called its pound
the punt – the Irish for pound.
This was at a time when banks in Ireland were being mean with loans
to first-time house buyers and small businesses and as a result
they were unpopular right across the country.
A few days after the break an old friend of mine wrote a letter
to one of the national newspapers:
Dear Sir,
I’ve just worked out why the new pound is called the punt –
it rhymes with bank manager.
Yours…
Yes, the letter was published.
johnpoetflanagan 
It TOOK me a while to get it – yes, I’m that slow.
Very funny, John.
Alicia
Thank You
and i hope it raised a chuckle
Best Always
john
Hi John! Where have you been? This is only the second post I’ve seen of yours in a loooooong time.
Thank you, Judy.
i’ve been back a few weeks, the blasted sciatica
is taking a holiday for now..fingers crossed
with my best
john
Laughing put loud. That’s telling it like it is I would have loved to have seen the face of the recipient of that message. Love,holly
Happy it made you laugh, Holly.
Thank You
tons of love
john
Stull smulimg !
Some things never change!
Ah yes, Chris
some things never change.
Thank You
john
Haha… 😀
Glad you liked it, Maniparna
Thank You
lots of love
john
Good one, John. Glad to see you have returned. In style.
Thank You, Myra, Friend
lots of love
john
Good one, John! 🙂
Lauren
Thank You
much love
john
😀 love this!
Happy you like it, Dear Indah
lots of love
bapak john
Loved this, John, and loved even more that the letter was published.
Joan
Thank you so much
lots of love
john
Brilliant, Rod
Sent from my iPad
>
Rod, Friend
Thank You
john
I had somehow missed this witty piece of humor John. You know me, always ready for a bit of levity to lift my spirits, and this one does. Thank you! Ever your friend, JonMichael
Happy
Jon, My Friend
this brought a smile to your face.
Stay strong!
Ever Your Friend
john
Smiling, grinning…Loved this post John.
Nimi
Thank you, thank you very much
and happy it made you smile
much love
john
Ouch!! hahahahahahaha! I just knew there had to be something of a rhyme in this one, cautiously conveyed of course!
Don
Thank You
john