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Making Things.

In the good old days, people made things. Dolls houses, cupboards, tables, shelves, garden sheds… There was no end to the things people made. How does that compare to our modern times? Is assembling a flat-pack considered to be making something? Join me for a fun look back to the old days.

Midweek Message 18.

Our lovely climbing Clematis has died! Too much wind, rain, cold... Roll on summer. Next Sunday's episode is about making things. In the old days, people made cupboards, tables, sheds... they made and put up shelves... Now, it's all flat-pack chipboard. Join me for a look back at the days when people rolled up their sleeves and made things.

Cars then and now. 1950s 60s 70s

Cars back in the 50s and 60s were very different to today’s cars. Many were built like tanks, car radios and heaters came as optional extras, there were no seat belts… In this episode, I take a look at the cars of then and now.

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Hi, welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is about cars, amongst other things. Cars from the 50s 60s 70s... And, of course, today's cars. Plus, ballcock valves and stop cocks!

Social Media, then and now.

Social media… is it something new or has it been around for decades? Scams… are they something new or have they been around forever? Join me for a look at past and present social media and scams.

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Hi everyone, hope you're keeping well. Social media... is it something new or has it been around for decades?

Mistakes, we all make them!

We all makes mistakes at some time during our lives. Some mistakes turn out to be for the best, others are a nightmare! But, do we learn from our mistakes?

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Welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about making mistakes. Have you made mistakes in your life? Some mistakes turn out for the best. If you'd like to share your experiences, email me. raysrants@protonmail.com

Common Sense.

Common sense, what is it? Would you leap over a hedge, when you have no idea of what might be the other side? Join me for a fun look at common sense.

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Hi, how are you? Keeping well, I hope. We woke up the other morning to a severe frost! The sunshine has been lovely but the nights have been very cold.

Fashion, clothes in the 50s and 60s.

How things have changed over the decades! What’s in this year might be out next year. What goes round comes round. Miniskirts were all the rage in the 60s but they could be back next year. You never know!

Midweek Message 13.

Hi, I hope you're well. Next Sunday's episode will cover fashion, clothes back in the 50s and 60s, and how things have changed over the decades. What did you wear during your teenage years? I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com

Houses, then and now.

Terraced houses, cottages, detached, semi-detached, two up two down… In this episode, I take a look at the many types of houses in the UK from way back in time to the present day.

Ray's Naughty Rants

Go to the Raysrants Facebook page for the link to the continuing story of naughty village life involving Mrs Fortesque, the vicar, the vicar's daughter and much more...

Midweek Message 12.

Hi, hope you're well. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about houses. Houses? You ask? Yes, houses. Houses from decades ago, workers cottages, huge houses, two up two down, modern houses... Join me next Sunday.