Tony Bryer wrote:
On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:14:50 GMT The Medway Handyman wrote :
Much heavier than they were 10 years ago :-)

So true. In my 20's I just managed 50kg sacks. Now at 52 25kg sacks
are just as heavy. Must be inflation g

I vividly remember, in my youth, coal being delivered in 1 cwt sacks,
which were carried in ion the back of a 'coal man'

I guess thats about 50kg more or less.