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Strawberry Fields Forever Tuesday 9/Feb/2016

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Google+ Life Quotes by Great-Quotes.com “You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” George Bernard Shaw 1967, the film for the latest Beatles single ‘Penny Lane’ and ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ was shown on BBC-TV’s Top Of The Pops. It was the first Beatles single not to make No.1 in the UK since 1963, held off the top by Engelbert Humperdinck’s ‘Release Me. The weather was lovely but we needed to go up to the garage to sort out the motor problems. We drove home for a bite to eat and then we set off for Anne's Spanish class in Alfaz del Pi. Whilst Anne studied I walked round the town perimeter and really enjoyed my walk. I then did a bit of my own homework before going to meet Angie and Paul for a coffee and a chat. We always have long, intense and in-depth discussions and yesterday was no exception. Does it really matter that Liverpool FC pays Daniell Sturridge 18

Sat 6th Feb. 2016 The Good the Bad, The Ugly

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Google+ Life Quotes by Great-Quotes.com “You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” George Bernard Shaw  1981, Composer Hugo Montenegro died in California. Had the 1968 UK No.1; US No.2 single ‘The Good The Bad And The Ugly’ from the soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood spaghetti western film. Worked for RCA records, producing a series of albums and soundtracks and television themes, including two volumes of Music From The Man From U.N.C.L.E.  The weather was nice but just a little cold as I set off to meet my friend Roberto. We were going to walk and talk in our two languages for the best part of three hours and we both get a lot in terms of language and exercise. I got back home around 12.30 am and had a nice coffee before getting changed to go on a trip to Guadalest with Anne. We were going to visit Spanish friends Alicia and Jose in their restaurante Can Pinet.  

You've Lost that Loving Feeling Thursday 4/2/2016

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.. Google+ Life Quotes  by Great-Quotes.com “You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’”  George Bernard Shaw 1965, The Righteous Brothers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Phil Spector song ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’. Also a US No.1 at the same time. In 1999 the PRS announced that it was the most played song of the 20th Century The weather was a bit grey until around midday. I always have plenty to do so I usually just get on with my admin. The BBC News told us that the Zika virus has now been transmitted by sexual contact in America. Brilliant! The previous day we had been told that it was a virus impossible to transmit person to person. So which clever editor allowed us that one day of freedom from worry? You’ll remember I took issue with the fact that tourists were still being encouraged to book thir passage for the Olympic Games. Is there no cut-off point between money and honesty? A BBC programme