Stan is a man of many talentsWe at FCS are privileged to be associated with him Contracted (I) to paint wasA job in pristine whiteDid all the preparationPreparation right…. Don MatthewsNovember 2022
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Fandango’s One Word Challenge – United
Write something incorporating the word ‘united’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. TWO niteds Fan. Do me, do me please Don? How could I refuse?…… ODES TO UNITED Do me 1: U nited we standMe nited they fallWe/they/whoeverWhy bother at all? Why bother Fan?…… Do me 2: I amContinue reading “Fandango’s One Word Challenge – United”
From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs
You know that you’re a really boring personwhen someone steals your identityand then tries to give it back
Lying here to Rust
Prized by many peopleOwning one a mustAbandoned, now forgottenLying here to rust…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022
From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (dumpling fish)
Another is the so-called deep-sea “dumpling fish”. “These are tiny little anglerfish relatives … they’ve got a tiny little lure that sits in a depression on their snout that they can actually move to attract prey and they essentially walk over the floor on their modified arms and legs.” There is never a timeto stop learningContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (dumpling fish)”
From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (cyclist trash cans)
Cyclist trash cans for recyclables. Netherlands There is never a timeto stop learning new things
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ Leon Russell (1964)
Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres. He collaborated with many notable artists and recorded at least 31 albums and 430 songs. He wrote “Delta Lady”, recorded by Joe Cocker, and organizedContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ Leon Russell (1964)”
USA is Falling. Apart
USA is fallingApart. Cause? Donald TCan it get back on it’s feet?We hope, we wait and see Don MatthewsNovember 2022
Blind Freddie
Blind Freddie knows you do notGet rid of what you’ve gotUntil you find replacementGet rid of you do not Our leaders (in their wisdom)Are ridding source supplyOf coal we use for energyCoal must go (bye bye) Our substitute requirementGreen energy, will beBut sorry folks, not ready yetDon’t quite know when will be? Common sense…. Idiots……Continue reading “Blind Freddie”
Ronnie Rooster
My name is Ronnie RoosterFeather-fluffing RonAll the girls pant after meDo me do me Ron…. The girls would like to sing their‘Do Me Do Me Ronnie’ song for the viewers WARNING They apologise for it being risque. They hope the kiddies are all tucked in bed Sung to the tune ‘Thrill Me Honey Honey ThrillContinue reading “Ronnie Rooster”