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What I did in the 1950s… Apart from going to the woods every day!

I know that I'm always on about the woods and the pond with frogs and tadpoles and sticklebacks and water boatmen... But, what else did I do when I was young? In this episode, I shall tell you.

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Rubbish cars, cold callers, the weather, scrumping and more...

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A new boss in the workplace, ruining everything! We've been to our first BBQ this summer, I've put up a new fence, Gary is out and about... Join me for a chat this Wednesday!

Shops with no stock! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather...

Shops these days don't seem to have anything in stock! Stone the crows! Three weeks delivery and then the item is dented! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather... Join me for a good old moan about shops and stuff.

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Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Buying from shops... don't you hate it when they have nothing in stock? I'll be moaning about this and other stuff so do join me.

Medical stuff and other bits and pieces.

Hello, it me again with a quick chat about medical stuff and other bits and pieces.

Road Works, Tortoise, Amberley, Phones and more

Hello, it's me just popping in to see how you are. Here's a catch up on road works, Gary the tortoise, Amberley Museum, phones and more...

Midweek Message 202.

Hello, I thought I'd pop in and see how you are. All good, I hope? We've had some sunshine so I've mown the lawn. Is that mown or mowed? Whatever!

Midweek Message 203

Hello, I hope you're keeping well. I've just popped in to say hi and see how you are.

A Message From Ray's Rants

Hi, as most of you know by now, I'm no longer recording regular podcast episodes. However, I will be publishing episodes now and then, when I get the time, so I won't be disappearing altogether. Family commitments have rather taken over at the moment.

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Another busy week! I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing? Obviously not!

Love Honour and Obey

Marriage vows, to love, honour and obey. Did you vow to love, honour and obey your husband when you married? What are your thoughts on doing as you’re told by your husband? Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.

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I ventured out of the house and into the woods for the first time this year! We had a lovely walk in the fresh air and weak winter sunshine.

The Good Old Days

People often talk about the good old days, how they would love to go back to the good old days, including me! Is it because those days were better? Or is it because these days are worse? Does that make sense? The good old days were always particularly good, but these days seem particularly bad. Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.

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It's that time again! I hope you're keeping well. The sun is out here, the sky is blue, there's a gentle breeze... Happy days!