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Midweek Message 80.

Another sunny day after torrential rain, thunder, lightning, wind... Make hay while the sun shines, as they used to say. I hope you're keeping well.

White Lines All Over The Roads!

White Lines All Over The Roads! Too many road signs, too many white lines all over the roads... Driving these days is a nightmare! In this episode, I moan about the traffic, the roads, the drivers... and lots of other stuff!

Midweek Message 79.

Supermarket car parks are a nightmare! White lines all over the place... where I am supposed to park? After yesterday's disastrous trip, I'm not going there again!

Pregnancy Out Of Wedlock 1960s

Despite the sexual revolution and free love in the 1960s, pregnancy out of wedlock was frowned upon. An unmarried teenage girl becoming pregnant... Stone the crows, there was real stigma! Join me for a look back at the 50s and 60s, pregnancy, traffic jams and loads of other stuff.

Midweek Message 78.

Hi, it's Wednesday again! Solicitors, the stigma surrounding pregnant girls in the 1960s... This Sunday's episode will be interesting. Please, join me!

Store Detective - Private Detective cars pubs and more

In this episode, I chat about a store detective I once knew. Also, how a friend was followed by a private detective. And much more, of course...

Midweek Message 77.

Hi, welcome to yet another Midweek Message. Who remembers the winter of discontent? That was a dreadful time. Are we heading for another winter of discontent? Also, I once know a store detective... I'll tell you about her next Sunday.

Should You Try To Change Someone To Suit Your Needs?

Should you try to change someone to suit your needs? In this episode, I'll tell you about a friend who changed completely to please his girlfriend. Also, a quick story about a brother, a sister, a girl and me. We were all booked the go on holiday in the New Forest but...

Midweek Message 76.

Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. A trip to Bournemouth, two trips to the dentist... it's been a busy week! Time to relax and think about next Sunday's episode.

Camping... No Thanks!

Camping... No Thanks! Podcast I had intended to go camping in the west country with a girlfriend but, when we arrived, it was raining. It was a blessing in disguise! Join me for a look back at a holiday in Hope Cove, Devon. And a load of other stuff, of course!

Midweek Message 75.

Hello, I hope you're well. I had my tooth ripped out on Monday... and half my jaw with it! We won't talk about that. Thanks for all your ideas for future episodes. I hope you find this Sunday's episode interesting.

A Girl And A Boat

I'm going to tell you a story. Just a quick story about a girl I met. She was a beautiful girl and she owned a beautiful boat. We sailed down to Emsworth and had a pub lunch. We sailed over to... I don't want to spoil the story so I'll say no more. Join me for the story, and other bits and pieces.

Midweek Message 74.

Hi, how are you on this lovely September day? I need an idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Can you come up with something? Do let me know. raysrants@protonmail.com No doubt Janet will be the first to think of something!

Do You Remember?

Do you remember.... How many times have you heard that over the years? Do you remember the old Morris Minor cars? Do you remember vending machines where you could buy chocolate bars? In this episode, I look back at things we might, or might not, remember.

Midweek Message 73.

Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is called Do You Remember? I'm going to look back and ask... do you remember cigarette cards? Tiddlywinks? Jacks? What do you remember from the old days? Let me know!