I used to get a 5 cent piece, wrapped in wax paper, in plum pudding, at Christmas time. Hopefully get on for the 81st next year. (Ian is still a youngster) Bob Elliott (Canada) -----Original Message----- From: ianrodney via Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 6:16 PM To: Margaret McNab ; Lanark Rootsweb Subject: Re: [Lanark] Clootie dumpling Scottish tradition Finding silver threepences is a bit like finding hens teeth. I remember my mother putting them in dumplings back in the 50s /60s wrapped in greaseproof paper. My birthday would not have been complete without a clootie. Last one I had was made by my daughter for my 60th Birthday. Hopefully get on for the 65th next year All the best from very wet Scotland Ian