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Public Transport. Oh, what fun!

Public Transport. Oh, what fun! Do you use public transport? Has your train been cancelled? Did your bus turn up? Join me for chat about the fun, and nightmares, of using public transport.

Midweek Message 131.

Hello, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Thanks for all your emails about school, conkers, marbles, catapults... Happy days! The clocks change here in Britain at the end of this month. Winter is rearing its ugly head!

Hello Autumn!

Autumn is here and winter is on the way. But this can be a lovely time of year. Tidy up the garden, cut the grass... It's not wise to cut the grass too short for the winter. Classic cars, acorns, conquers, wood piles, coal fires... Join me for a chat.

Midweek Message 130.

A chilly start to the day but the forecast is good. Would you buy a new car? It's much cheaper to buy a decent classic car. No road tax, no MOT... and great fun. Conquer fights in the school playground, it's that time of year! But that's been banned... we are NOT allowed to have fun at school. Join me for a good old moan-off!

Be confident in what you do. Don’t care what others think.

Do you worry about what people might be thinking about you? Are they looking at your clothes and judging you? Does it worry you? Join me for a chat about other people, the cost of living crisis and much more.

Midweek Message 129.

Do telephones drive you around the bend? Press one... press two... Stone the crows! Have you tried to make an appointment with your doctor lately? Struth! It's almost impossible! What shall we moan about this coming Sunday? Any ideas? Let me know.

Social Etiquette, Tales of the Unexpected, traffic jams...

Social Etiquette, pubs closing, Tales of the Unexpected, an employee lost in the system... Join me on Sunday for a good laugh and, possibly, a little moaning. 

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.