Do we still need bank holidays?

much as i enjoy getting bank holidays off from work, do they really still play a valuable and fair part in todays society?

I mean, is it fair that banks, services, dentists, doctors,office workers,  civil servants, teachers etc get a day off yet the sales industry etc still have to carry on.

You can argue that with the office workers all off revenue will go up, but so does the wage bill as many sales staff get double time and/or an extra day off. And if you really want to buy something, you will find a time to go whether you get bank holidays off or not.

But, is it fair. Surely all of the sales related industries should get the same opportunity? They have a non working day, yet can visit a dentist, bank, doctor etc?

Feeling lousy

Come down with a stomach bug that is making me feel lousy. Havent eaten since breakfast yesterday, struggling to even keep water down! Spent most of yesterday and today with my new best friend, the toilet! LOL So is there another bug / viral infection doing the rounds? Does it last long? Had enough of it already! LOL