Peter99

I was a late comer to Van Morrison - he's great. I have mentioned his soulfulness on a few threads previously. He's recorded a few bits with Bobby M. pete

Betsy with her new toy - not totally sure about it just yet! IMG_0331.MP4IMG_0331.MP4 oops- can't get that to work. Will try later.

Cheers mate. Now you've posted that I do recall seeing it before. I used to think they were some posh English band - probably the name James!

Now that is a top ten contender for worst record ever played. Utter shite, horrible.

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Here's Betsy, my brothers new rescue dog. She's been very badly treated but you would never know - she has a beautiful temperament and has soon settled in.

I think you'll find that back in the day the local chemist shop had more to do with dance floor reaction than soul ever did. Not to denounce the many, many great soul records that were played.

There are northern soul apologists.

I'll vouch for it being utter shite.

Wow! I'd have never had guessed that. Great record yes - and all about the struggle.

All of your pictures are great Steve. However, the Puffin collection are absolutely stunning - worthy of any wildlife magazine/website. Well done mate. Pete

Yep, absolute massive record from the early 80's and probably my top pick at the time. . The reason I sold up is that I had a fair few records like this stolen. Never thought I would contemplate buying them back due to the price and availability - but then you get sucked into the zone! I bid on one the other night. Pete

How beautiful is this? The Jones Girls - previously unreleased but on a PIR anniversary 45. Baby Dont Go - so, so pretty. Turn up the bass and the volume.

Wow! Nice back garden. Have you any other pictures to give us some context please mate? thanks Pete

Wheres that mate? Pete

The much maligned pigeon. You've captured its beauty there Steve. Great photo Sir. Pete

I have just reclaimed part of the drive to extend the garden a bit. Here's the newish fence and gate. Still need to sort out the extra area - probably going to install some raised beds to grow some herbs and vegetables. I have spurts of motivation amongst my low mood and depression so things take a little while with me. I'm very fortunate to have my brother who kicks my arse into gear when necessary.

A very humble and rare offering from me - me garden, taken on my i phone. The Christmas tree on the right is the first tree me and my ex partner had together. Replanted it in the garden - its been there for 20 years now. You can also see a nice Rosemary shrub and my Johnson Blue. I am very lucky to have no neighbours on one side just fields, stables and the canal.

I would hang my hat on Sir Dickie. Pierre.

The Prince, Muscle Shoals and Alabama - got to be good innit.

Is the pepper pot included?

Yep, its a great soul record. From the same album, and just as good. https://youtu.be/lqajTgTb50Q

Both decent records Rick but Charlie is king. Still regularly blast that one out at home. To this day there are a few lyrics that I've never nailed down!

Chris Dalton finisher at the Winter Gardens. P