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Loco-Motion with me You gotta swing your hips, now Come on, baby Jump up, jump back Well, I think you've got

This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens

one two three...

Envious! Our nearest standard gauge is at Llangollen, a good hour's drive away on the north east side - one of our 'hobbies' but not partaken there of since the 2020 Mince Pie Special. Not only Covid but also financial difficulties. A good sign yesterday: https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/attractions/2021/06/16/steam-rises-again-over-llangollen-railway-station/ One day we might see some trains running there again.

It seems I won’t be watching judge John Deed. It is not on this week. Agh! Jamie, I too hope little Emily gets to see someone soon. Our surgery has a system where the GP can phone you back and/or use video calling. Seems a shame if not all surgeries are doing this.

'afternoon all from red dragon land. Wet n soggy - the weather, not me. Interesting start to the week at the weekend - my first steam drive drive (7 1/4" gauge) at Betws-y-coed for 15 months. Strange feeling, partly trying to remember what to do, partly driving as if there had been no such time gap. Will I be wanting to do public running? That is the question... More time this week has been spent playing the fife. I progressed onto page 3 of new tune (Man of Law), and was thinking I was just about to crack it, when bottom D flat reared its head at the beginning of the climax. Now D flat is all fingers down BUT the last hole is small and is to be played half open with my little pinky. So far, if I do get an approximate D flat sound, it is barely audible and this is for a loud passage. I think this is going to take some time..........in the meantime, when playing the whole page, I substitute the pattern with the previously used middle C - all holes covered - just to get to the end of the music, most of which is now off by heart. Still, if there was no challenge. I might not be playing it. No G word today as I there is no need to do any watering of plants in pots, and mojo has gone awol for the M word - having decided to make some decals, I realised that, as well as needing a clear transfer sheet, which I have, I also need a white sheet which I will need to obtain. Time for mugadecaf before getting dinner and settling down to watch Judge John Deed (Man of Law) and listening out for that D flat again! Fitt and Elfie puffing and panting... Take care all and play safe. _________ Best wishes Polly

A Man Is A Man - The Who

step on my blue suede shoes Well you can do anything but

off by heart

Take a look at Betws-y-coed, Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog mainline on the right. The Museum and its miniature railway occupy the old goods shed area. I will probably start doing passenger rides again soon, it depends on the current situation, whether I feel 'safe' enough. A lot of things to consider when volunteering at a popular tourist destination.

not very often

Sat in and drove chuff chuff (7 1/4" variety) on Sunday. First time in 14 months. I was a bit cautious but was certainly chuffed after getting round OK.

I got you babe - Sonny and Cher

With a Little Bit of Luck - Stanley Holloway

"Are you being..."

Long Distance Information - Chuck Berry

not crazy I caught on to the way you smile Love could only

Mr Bad Guy Yes, I'm everybody's Mr Bad Guy Can't you see? I'm Mr Mercury Oo-oh, spread your wings, and fly away with me I'm Mr Bad Guy They're all afraid of me I can ruin people's lives, yeah, yeah Mr Bad Guy, they're all

You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins

Xbox games might be less miserable unless you keep losing of course.

more luck than

Not paying attention!

coming back to me now There were moments of gold And there were flashes of light There were things I'd never do again But then they'd always seemed right There were nights of endless pleasure It was

Why and when

Downtown - Petula Clark