On Mon, 3 Apr 2017 11:05:23 -0000 (UTC)
Martin Gregorie  wrote:

> On Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:51:59 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>
> > Golly. Anyone would think there were no agreed European and
> > international standards before the EU!
> >
> You either have a short memory, or didn't travel in Europe very much. Now
> there's just to one mains plug standard throughout Europe (except here).

 Ireland also uses the UK plug and standards, sadly.

> I for one, remember having to carry a range of mains adapters whenever I
> competed in model flying competitions in Europe. That situation eased

 Yep, I also remember all too well the hassle of keeping change from
three countries in three different pockets (inevitably coins wound up in
the wrong pocket), whatever else may be thought of it the Euro is great for
travellers in Europe - we should have a global single currency and put the
currency speculator parasites out of business.

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