IIRC, the card was originally called a knave, but changed to Jack through the generalised loss of the word Knave, coupled with the letter K and J not always being easily distinguished in the "fonts" of the time.

So, Tabby, you were correct to refer to him as a knave.

One can only wildly surmise that there was some concern that a black could also be viewed as a knave/rascal/crook too.

Apparently this was playing as he made that announcement.

Quote from: Ruthio on Yesterday at 09:57:47 AMYou'd think somebody, anybody, could've stood behind him with a large umbrella ffs!!

I thought that,  too.
He looked so silly.

I just give my postman a tip at Christmas,  and the paper boy.

I rarely go anywhere much that requires tips during the year.

At least I have an election picture already almost as pleasing as this old one...




I wonder how long this one will last....




Perhaps the post election one will be even better.

I noticed that mine came on on its own this morning,   just for half an hour,  so it must have dropped down cold overnight.

I've just put a thicker cardigan on today.

I must admit,  like GrannyMac,  I have only ever called it a 'Jack'  too.

Hence the big 'J'  on the corners of the card? 

Quote from: Scrumpy on Yesterday at 10:34:06 AMI haven't turned my heating back on.. I was very tempted..

Did you see triangle 7 ?   

The vicar is holding a jumble sale
The organist has erected a 5 bob rail
The congregation have rallied round
There's lots of tat for less than a pound
See church noticeboard for more details


Farmer Frank is looking for a wife

I haven't turned my heating back on.. I was very tempted..