When I bought some first class stamps a few weeks ago, I was astonished to find that 12 stamps cost more than 5 pounds. Before I got round to blogging about that, I learnt that there is to be further price increase, this time to 60p.
When I worked in Lincolnshire an occasional treat was the five course dinner at the Grand Hotel in Lincoln; it cost 12/6, only slightly higher than today's first class stamp.
In those days a modest cheap and cheerful three course 'business lunch' could be had for less than 4 shillings.
Even allowing for inflation, sending a letter is becoming a serious expense, and one that can usually be avoided by sending email or telephoning.
Had I not largely abandoned Christmas cards last year, I should have resolved to do so now.
I wonder how long we shall have a Post Office ?
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