Catching Up With....

 I've just solved the parking problem.

I bought a parked car - Henry Youngman.

Welcome to my Saturday 🔮

Nice bit of Adult fun for a Saturday morning 😍

Then it's brew with breakfast.

Listened to "Sounds of the 60s"

The UK Top 3 in 1962. 

3:

Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again.

2:

Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Livin' Doll

1:

Elvis Presley - Rock-a- Hula Baby

Thermal vest on.

Now out of the house...

Not going anywhere in Sexy Beast,

As a carer for next door parked over my half of the drive!

Hubby asked if the Carer could just move his car over a bit more, so I could get off my drive please.He did.

Dropped off son at work. 

Got a magic bag from Morrison's in Astwood Bank. Then we nipped into Co-op to get reduced veg for the soup this week.

Goes and gets the tyre pressures checked on Sexy Beast.When we have to wait for the two owners of two cars to finish their conversation.

Then back home.

Coffee machine was put on.

Unpacked the shopping.

Time to put on the soup maker!

Then for coffee...

The washing machine was put on again.

Now for a light lunch!

Chicken,Sweet Potato,Parsnip, and Leek.

Then it's back out to do my Crystal and Tarot course.

That hour went really quick.

Now round to say hello to my parents.

We had a quick look around the graves, as the sun was shining.

Now back home.

I made the Lamb Casserole with Dumplings.

The Red Casserole Dish went into the new oven on low.

I got on with writing yesterday's blog post while the tumble drier went on.

The tea was ready soon after I finished my blog post.

Yum Yum!

Now to catch up on some telly from the past week!

First up:

Dragon's Den.

The Apprentice.

2 episodes of Top of The Pops from 1992↓

Then 2 more episodes of Fame from Season 2.

Now to look in today's newpaper↓

James B. Sikking  is an American actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues.

He is 88 years old 🎈 

Michael Warren  is a retired American television actor and former college basketball player, best known for playing Officer Bobby Hill on the NBC television series Hill Street Blues. 

He is 76 years old 🎈 

Murray Head is an English actor and singer. Head has appeared in a number of films, including a starring role as the character Bob Elkin in the Oscar-nominated 1971 film Sunday Bloody Sunday. As a musician, he is most recognised for his international hit songs "Superstar" (from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar) and "One Night in Bangkok" (the 1984 single from the musical Chess, which topped the charts in various countries), and for his 1975 album Say It Ain't So. He has been involved in several projects since the 1960s and continues to record music, perform concerts, and make appearances on television either as himself or as a character actor.

He is 76 years old 🎈 

Clodagh Rodgers is a retired singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit singles including "Come Back and Shake Me", "Goodnight Midnight", and "Jack in the Box"

She is 75 years old 🎈

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid who were born on 5 March 1962. They came to attention with their 1987 single "Letter from America", which reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the 1988 single "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", which topped charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The Proclaimers have sold over 5 million albums worldwide.

First active from 1983 as an acoustic duo, the Proclaimers moved toward band-oriented rock in later works. The Proclaimers' style draws from a diversity of influences, including country, folk, and punk rock. Their playing range has included roots rock, alternative rock and folk rock, and their music is typified by their Scottish accents. The Proclaimers often tour internationally, and have released 11 studio albums since 1987, the most recent being 2018's Angry Cyclist, as well as three compilation albums and a DVD. 

They are 60 years old 🎈 

Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley) was an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music. Cline had several major hits during her eight-year recording career, including two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart. 

She died in a plane crash on this day in 1963 aged 30. 

USA No.1 on this day in 1977:

Barbra Streisand - Evergreen

Sleep Tea time.

Busy Sunday ahead...tomorrow 🔮

 

 

Back To It!

My wife was looking through a fashion magazine, and saw a fur coat. She said, I want that." So I cut it out and gave it to her - Tommy Cooper 

 

Welcome to the Friday Feeling 🎈

Hug with a nice brew to start Friday with.

Breakfast.

Dressed.

Hubby goes and gets the newspaper.

I wake the kids up to do the their online learning.

We have a quick coffee...

Quick read of the newspaper.

James B. Sikking  is an American former actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues.

He is 87 years old 🎈 

Lloyd Michael Warren  is an American retired television actor and former college basketball player, best known for playing Officer Bobby Hill on the NBC television series Hill Street Blues. 

He is 75 years old 🎈

Murray  Head  is an English actor and singer. Head has appeared in a number of films, including a starring role as the character Bob Elkin in the Oscar-nominated 1971 film Sunday Bloody Sunday.As a musician, he is most recognised for his international hit songs "Superstar" (from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar) and "One Night in Bangkok" (the 1984 single from the musical Chess, which topped the charts in various countries), and for his 1975 album Say It Ain't So. He has been involved in several projects since the 1960s and continues to record music, perform concerts, and make appearances on television either as himself or as a character actor. 

He is 75 years old🎈 

Clodagh Rodgers  is a retired singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit singles including "Come Back and Shake Me", "Goodnight Midnight", and "Jack in the Box".She is 74 years old 🎈

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid , who were born on 5 March 1962.They came to attention with their 1987 single "Letter from America", which reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the 1988 single "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", which topped charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The Proclaimers have sold over 5 million albums worldwide.

They are 59 years old 🎈🎈 

Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley) was an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music Cline had several major hits during her eight-year recording career, including two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart. 

She died in a plane crash on this day in 1963 aged 30. 

Then I get on with writing 3 days of blogs!!!

Nice to have a takeaway bacon and black pudding sandwich.

I have some nice things arrive in the mail!

Lunchtime.

Back to doing more blogging!

Tea at 3.

I got some DVDs to watch over the weekend or longer....

 That arrived earlier.

Hubby and son are doing the food shopping for us and next door neighbour tomorrow afternoon.

Now for a bit of ..

Salmon Wellington.

Yum yum.

We watched today's Judge Rinder episode.

Followed by the first episode of Boss.

Someone left a review of Boss and they fast forward the sex scenes!!!

Those scenes are my bread and butter!!!

After the first episode we headed upstairs to the bedroom..

Sleep tea time.

Now to enjoy more Friday Feeling🎈

 

 

 
 

Saying The Final Goodbye To My Lovely Dad

Death is like the rumble of a distant thunder at a picnic - W.H Auden

Today is for saying goodbye to my lovely dad.

 Rain wasn't forecasted today....

I enjoyed a much needed hug and cup of tea↓

 I gave everyone sloppy 💋💋💋

As I left house,

It started to rain :(

 

 Today's tree shot↓

 As it was World Book Day.

All the kids came to school dressed as book characters.

Harry Potters,Cats in the Hats, and 5 boys on scooters arrived wearing green tutus.

They said "They were the Boys In The Dresses!"

 Most of the cars were stopping....

I survived!

Filled up Sexy Beast.

Back home.

 

 Coffee and nibble.

My hubby arrived with his dad.

They were going to my dad's funeral.

I wasn't, due to a hot head Prodigal son who wouldn't hesitate to lamp me!

I was going to wave my dad goodbye as he left his house, followed by me delivering my flowers to his grave.

I kiss my hubby 💋

Off to say goodbye.

While I waited, the green bins were being emptied,as the same time as the hearse arrived at my dad's house.

 All ready to go↓

I wave goodbye to my dad.

The service lasts for an hour.

I have things to do...

Nips to the doctors↓

 Shopping and gets yet another 60s CD↓

 Quick peek in the newspaper↓

 Murray  Head  is an English actor and singer. Head has appeared in a number of films, including the role of Bob Elkin in the Oscar-nominated 1971 film Sunday Bloody SundayAs a musician, he is most recognised for his international hit songs "Superstar" (from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar) and "One Night in Bangkok" (the 1984 single from the musical Chess, which topped the charts in various countries).

He is 74 years old 🎈 

Clodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit singles including "Come Back and Shake Me", "Goodnight Midnight", and "Jack in the Box".She is 73 years old 🎈

The Proclaimers are a Scottish music duo composed of twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid . They are best known for their songs "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Sunshine on Leith", "I'm On My Way", and "Letter from America", and for their singing style with a Scottish accent.They are 58 years old 🎈

 Patsy Cline was an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to successfully crossover into pop music.She died aged 30 in a plane crash in 1963.

  Light lunch

While everyone was at the Wake.

I went round to my dad's grave to deliver my flowers to him and have a chat!

 

Hubby meanwhile went to the Wake↓

 

 Food↓

 

 

 

 

 

 

My late dad's lady friend didn't want my dad's dressing gown and slippers in her house.

"What do I want a man's dressing gown and slippers in my house for????" she laughed.

She wanted one of my brothers to collect them from her house asap.

I talked to my dad for a good 20 minutes at his grave.

 Then the heavens opened!

So much for no rain today!

Off to do my 🍭 job.

I crossed over the boys in their green tutus.

I survives.

Back home to talk to hubby and father-in-law.

Get changed.

Off to Happy Place Of Work.

Nice music to work to↓

I gets back to sort out tea and chat with my father-in-law.

Pie and chips time!

I say goodbye to my father-in-law.

Off to final job of the day↓

 Once finished...

I kicks off the hot rollers..↓↓

 Now for a snuggle and a good cry with hubby :'(