Hugh Baird of Oshawa, Ont., sent a story about a pensioner who walked into the local and asked for a pint of 1914 ale.
The barman was puzzled and asked the manager what he should do.
“That’s all right,” said the manager, “just give him a pint of what you’ve got on tap.” The barkeeper did so.
“Thanks,” said the pensioner, putting a nickel on the counter, “I didn’t think you’d have any left.”
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