Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps you in touch with your children - John Paul Getty
Welcome to my Saturday 💟
Nice warm hug.
Now to listen to Sounds of the 60s with our brew and breakfast.
The UK Top 3 from 1967.
3:
The Rolling Stones - Let's Spend The Night Together ↓
2:
Cat Stevens - Matthew & Son↓
1:
The Monkees - I'm A Believer↓
Today is the second anniversary of my lovely dad passing away :'(
I will go up to see my parents later.
On goes the thermal vest.
Tells son to get a move on, as he will be late for work!
Drops off son.
Drops off Birthday Card at my friend's house.
Then off to Droitwich, to visit the Droitwich Lions.
Got some bowls and glasses↓
Visited the near-by Charity Shop.
Nothing was in there.
We moved the car to the next car park.
We popped into 4 charity shops.
Then it was into Wilkinsons, Morrisons, The Works, Coffee No1.
Then back to the car with our bargains.
Nipped into Waitrose to get my free newspaper.
Then back home!
Unpacked our bargains.
Finished off the last of the soup.
Now off to do week 3 of the Crystal and Tarot Course.
Really enjoyed it!
Used my new Tarot Cards I bought from the Works.
Once finished.
Off to see my mum and dad.
I put a balloon on their grave.
Back home.
Had a much needed cup of coffee!
Then to catch up with this week's televison.
Top of the Pops from 1992.
That fast forward button was kept busy.
One great song was on there↓↓
Shakespears's Sister was still number 1↓
(Didn't help TOTP's cut the video off before we got to the middle of the song!)
Next episode.
Fast forward time again.
I reminded my youngest son, where his middle name came from.....
Genesis was up next.
(A bit slow for me)
I prefer the last single.....↓
Shakespears's Sister was still number 1 for the final week↓
We watched The Apprentice.
Then "Dragon's Den"
Quick look into today's newspaper.
Barrett Strong is an American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit for Motown, although he is best known for his work as a songwriter, particularly in association with producer Norman Whitfield. Among his most famous work at Motown, Strong wrote the lyrics for many of the songs recorded by the Temptations.
He is 81 years old 🎈
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; ) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an
impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck.
Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the
1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films.
During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films and was known for
his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema and was the highest-ranked living person on the list until his death at age 103.He died on this day in 2020.
Sweet rationing in Britain finished on this day in 1953, imposed during WW2, finally ended. Children all over Britain headed straight to the nearest sweet-shop, as the first unrationed sweets went on sale. Toffee apples were the biggest sellers on the first day.
USA No.1 on this day in 1961:
The Shirelles - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
UK No.1 on this day in 1969:
The Move - Blackberry Way
'The Wombles' premiered on 5th February 1973. 49 years ago today. The series was voiced by the wonderful Bernard Cribbins.
On this day in 1982, ABC released the single Poison Arrow from The Lexicon of Love album.
On this day in 1988, Robocop was released in UK cinemas.
Innuendo is the fourteenth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 5th February 1991 in the UK.
What some people mistake for high cost of living is really the cost of high living - Doug Larson
It's finally here 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇
From 6am, we in the UK have to wear face coverings in shops.
I got mine ready for our daily walk today.
But first⇓⇓⇓
Brew with hugs⇡⇡
Breakfast.
Dressed.
Out for daily walk
(With face mask)
Soon as I walked into the shop to get my newspaper...
I just had to sing along with it loudly...⇣⇣
The man in front wasn't wearing a facemask, and was properly told to wear one next time.
I said,"You are going to be Mother Theresa today!"
She laughed.
"Have a good weekend, and see you Monday," I said leaving the shop.
Back home⇣
I gave hubby a wet sloppy 💋 before he went to work.
First coffee of the day↓
Fed the birds.
Gave them some fresh water.
Armed with our facemasks.
Goes out with the youngest son in Sexy Beast.
Popped into see Joe at Omega Therapies.
Last day of the £5 goody bag.
My youngest was pleased with his↓
Quick read the newspaper↓
Heinz Burt was a German-born British bassist and singer, who performed under the stage name Heinz. He was also known as a member of instrumental group The Tornados.He would have been 78 years old🎈
He died aged 57 in 2000
Life in the buffer zone↓
My flour order arrived after 3 weeks I put the order in↓↓
Light lunch time↓
Now to get two blog posts wrote...
Tea at 3 time↓
Now to get the tea made for later....
Beef & Dumplings Stew
Watched the first episode of season 3 of:
Then off to work↓
Big tunes time↓
Finished while it was still daylight↓
Sat in the garden enjoying the silence.
Later on we caught up with Top of The Pops from 1989.
I bought a lot of vinyl records from that year.
I still have them.
A great number one↓
Jive Bunny isn't just for Christmas......
(Singing along word for word)
With the sleep tea↓
We have a further two more weeks to watch tomorrow....
I know Band Aid 2 is in there...
(Fast forward time!)
We caught up on the newspaper review...
Then off to enjoy the last of the Friday Feeling 🍿
