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Midweek Message 128.

The summer has returned! We had a great weekend in Hasting watching the Pink Floyd trible band. Great weather, great hotel, great food and, of course, excellent music! I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the lovely weather. This coming Sunday, I'll be chatting about etiquette, pubs closing down, the Isle of Wight, and much more...

The War On Motorists. Twenty is Plenty.

Do you agree with the 20 MPH speed limit being introduced in Wales? Do you agree with ULEZ? In this episode, I'll be bangning on about motoring in the UK. Driving in the old days was fun but, now, it's a nightmare! I'll also be talking about that old saying... Don't compare yourself with others. Why do so many people have to look at others and comment on their clothes, their car, their house, their way of life... Mind your own business, that's what I say!

Midweek Message 127.

People should mind their own business, speed limits, dog food, playing with fire... Just a few topics mentioned in this week's message.

Live And Let Live

Live and let live. Wouldn't it be nice if people kept their noses out of other people's business? Mind your own business! That's a very old saying. These days, there are too many people who constantly look at other people, what they're doing, what they're eating, what they're thinking... Join me for an interesting look at life.

Midweek Message 126.

What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian? According to Gail, not everyone knows the difference. How are you? What's the weather like where you are? Join me for another Midweek message.

BackTo School

Back to school can be an expensive time buying school uniforms, new shoes, lunch boxes... The roads will be grid locked with school kids being dropped off in the mornings and picked up in the afternoons. When I was a boy, we walked 40 miles to school through snow and ice and freezing conditions... Well, that's not exactly true! Join me for another chat about school and other stuff.

Midweek Message 125.

The summer has returned! Don't blink, you might miss it. I hope you're keeping well. It's a lovely time of year so I was up and about very early this morning. Join me for an early morning chat.

The University Of Life - or - Education Outside School

The University Of Life... I studied there, I'm still studying there! We never stop learning, which is a good thing. In my case, I learned more outside school than I did in the classroom.  In this episode I look at education outside school.

 

Midweek Message 124.

A dreadful British summer, American cars, the dustmen... Welcome to yet another Midweek Message!

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To.

They Don't Make Them Like They Used To. Nothing is made properly these days. Things either don't fit, don't work, break down, need adjusting... Long gone are the days of good old British manufacturing. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan.

Midweek Message 123.

Retirement was supposed to be relaxing but... I'm so busy that there's not enough time in the day to get things done! Stone the crows! Whether you're working or retired, I hope you're enjoying life.

Big, Beautiful, Massive Old Houses. A Cashless Society, Colourful Clothes and more.

We had shed loads of very big houses in my town. Sadly, over the decades, most of them have been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats. People don't want huge houses these days. They're costly to heat and maintain but... They were beautiful properties.  Please, join me this Sunday.

Midweek Message 121.

Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message. This Sunday, I'll be banging on about big houses. In the old days, there were dozens of very large houses in and around town. Now, they've been replaced by blocks of flats. Join me for a good old moan!

How Things Have Changed - Then and Now

In this episode, I chat about how things were in the old days and how they are now. How have things changed? How have relationships changes? Please, join me.

Midweek Message 120.

Welcome to Midweek Message number 120. Animal and insect sounds, holiday disaster, weather report... I hope you enjoy this action packed message!