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Among my wide spectrum of interests ranging from real ale to... oh... traditional pubs, I like to collect what I call "modern day surnames". Historically of course, many surnames came from the person's trade, so Smith, Farmer, Hooper, etc. It occurred to me that there should be modern equivalents, for professions that have only arisen in the last 100 years or so, and I've made it my business to spot them. I have a small but I feel key collection, which I have pledged to the British Museum in my will. It includes surnames such as Engineer, Contractor, and my personal favourite the journalist Nina Nannar, whose father, I'm certain, must have been an ambulance driver.
The other day I received a letter from HSBC, advising me of my entitlement under the rights issue. The letter was signed by none other than 'Nicholas Cashmore'. Now how good is that? The guy is clearly in his dream job. Chalk it up Frank.
The other day I received a letter from HSBC, advising me of my entitlement under the rights issue. The letter was signed by none other than 'Nicholas Cashmore'. Now how good is that? The guy is clearly in his dream job. Chalk it up Frank.
I once received one of those you'd-be-crazy-to-turn-us-down credit card invites from someone called M. Ammon!
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Heh, heh. It's added to the list Phil.
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