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Don’t Make Me Over - Dionne Warwick

I, Who Have Nothing - Shirley Bassey et al

It was in the context of: “Me and Mrs. Burcher are concerned about behaviour.” As soon as possible, I deliberately used a sentence in which I included the teaching assistants (no degree required!), who were present at the time, by saying, “Mrs. Connor, Mrs. Ecclestone and I would like.......”. Both of those ladies understood exactly what grammatical point was being made. On another occasion, the same irritating teacher had reason to speak to me about selecting pupils for a particular purpose. She addressed me thus, ”Have you chose the children yet?” Not believing what I was hearing, I replied, “Pardon?” Which resulted in a shouted response, “HAVE YOU CHOSE YOUR CHILDREN YET?” You rightly say that there is confusion over the use of these personal pronouns which can result in people using “myself”!! That is a whole other issue!

In An English Country Garden - Jimmie Rodgers

My 2016 One Litre Turbo Charged Eco Boost Ford Fiesta, which I’ve owned from new, is a joy to drive, whether around town or on longer journeys in the UK and France. It is an automatic but has six gears with the bonus of an override button by which I can change gear, if I choose. It also has a sport mode which can be useful at times. Olddudders isn’t a fan of automatics but enjoys the chance to drive mine, when he’s allowed to!

Seen on a restaurant menu in Wernigerode (some of you are familiar with this destination) A contradiction in terms?

Here is the evidence!

What’s New, Pussycat? - Tom Jones

......good fight with all thy might

After Palmer's murderous exploits, Rugeley people were unhappy about the association of their town with this evil man. They pleaded with the PM of the time to allow a change of name. He agreed to this request, providing they used his surname. The PM at the time was Palmerston. The town retained the name Rugeley!!

Rugeley is a friendly place but has suffered economically due to the closure of the pits and the power stations and resulting loss of jobs. I lived nearby in The Haywoods for 37 years before retiring to Torquay and taught in Rugeley and Brereton. Cannock Chase and Shugborough Hall are worth visiting besides exploring the canalside walks. If you’re interested in amateur theatre, Rugeley Musical Theatre Company welcomes volunteers to help back stage, front of house or on stage. http://www.rmtcweb.co.uk Good luck!

All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers

Dancing in the Street - Martha and the Vandellas

Artiste?!

I'm curious to know which pub, Bob, as Ian and I lived in Dorking and attended school there. Within the last four years we’ve been back for two school reunions.

Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis Presley

In Dulci Jubilo - trad. Christmas carol

Are we back to La Sarthe saga again? (Miaow!)

When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole

I Wanna Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

Wheels On Fire - Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger

Radio Ga Ga - Queen

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones

Time Is on My Side - The Rolling Stones