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Iain Churches wrote:
Is that the best alternative you can think of? In the days when giving
out these sort of long service 'gongs' was common, many firms would
give you a choice of items.

They did. I already had the solid silver pen set, and wine rack
(wines of your choice) The pocket stop watch was a very fine one,
not quite in the Rolex price league, but not far short.

You must be *very* old with all those long service items. ;-)

Personally, I'd rather be properly paid and buy what I want rather than
relying on gifts.

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*I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder *

Dave Plowman London SW
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