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Newark NJ 1994

Our children went to preschoolIn 1994Our suburb was quite dangerousWhich razor wire was for…. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Doormat Message

Just text us when you’re here.No need to get the dogs involved

New York City Apartment

We live in New York CityApartment is brand newHas a lovely windowWith a lovely view…. We can chat to our neighbours now dear…… Don MatthewsJuly 2022

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (helicoidal street)

Homeowners must drive up a five-storey high ramp to their flats (Chongqin China)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (red dust storm)

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Broadband

Write something incorporating the word ‘broadband’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO BROADBAND Do you have a broadbandConnection in your house?No, I am on dial-upComplete with wired-up mouse Jeez Fan, talk about archaic…… DM

FCS Daily Music Video – Cool Song Performance – Walk Off the Earth

Walk off the Earth is a Canadian indie pop band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2006. The group is known for its music videos of covers and originals. The band is well known for covering pop-genre music on YouTube, making use of instruments such as the ukulele and the theremin, as well as looping samples. Don MatthewsJune 2022

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home’ (Joe Bonamassa) Govt Mule

Gov’t Mule (pronounced Government Mule) is an American Southern rock jam band, formed in 1994 as a side project of the Allman Brothers Band by guitarist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody. Fans often refer to Gov’t Mule simply as Mule. Lyrics below Laying round home alone On a rainy night like this Starving for your love Hungry for just one kiss Heavy rains upContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home’ (Joe Bonamassa) Govt Mule”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (buffalo transport)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (gate cone)

Iron cone on entry to a building in Bath, England What is it? Answer at bottom Answer: It’s a snuffer. A visitor to your house would use it to put out their torch.