Hi Annb. Until the new Betting and Gaming Act of 1960, off-course betting in person was illegal. Like yourself, I also took my dad's bet to the local "bookie". I never understood the jargon such as "3 x double and a treble" which was written on his piece of paper together with a selection of losers and of course his secret name - "Geordie 5" (he had 4 brothers). I never had any luck with the horses and even missed out when my name-sake Mr Watt" won the Grand National in 1958. Hope your grandma was more successful when placing her 2 bob each way.