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Poet Don Reporting on the Stunning 1921 Achievement of German Herman Goerner

In 1921 HermanTo cries of cheers, (and teeter)Did carry piano on his backFor all of 16 metre Good onya Herman…. A sterling effort….. Being serious: Hermann Görner born April 13, 1891  was a German weightlifter and professional strength athlete. He showed many special strength exercises and impressive shows, such as wrestling with a small elephant or carrying a bridge construction onContinue reading “Poet Don Reporting on the Stunning 1921 Achievement of German Herman Goerner”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘5 10 Man’ Masters Apprentices

The Masters Apprentices were an Australian rock band formed in 1965 in Adelaide, South Australia, They attempted to break into the United Kingdom market from 1970, before disbanding in 1972 Lyrics below Oh Oh yeahWho’s that coming round the cornerTell me Who’s that coming round the bendHe doesn’t look like meBut the mum and the dads think he’s gasWho’s thatContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘5 10 Man’ Masters Apprentices”

Australia’s Sheepdog Hoover – World’s Most Expensive Kelpie

Hoover is a kelpieRounds up cattle, sheepWorld’s most dearest kelpieBuyers, pockets deep Hoover was sold at auction for $35,200, now the world’s most expensive kelpie.“An exceptional all-rounder with good bloodlines” (Casterton Kelpie Association) Don MatthewsJune 2021

Stan and Perc on Another Ladder Job

Stan and Perc are specialistsOn roofs (always take care)Call them for your tile repairTop ladder safety pair…. Stan and Perc have studied the Ladder Safety Manual for Dummiesand passed the 1-question test at the back ‘Can you roll when you fall?’ Call Stan and Perc for your next roof repair job‘5 ladders does all’ isContinue reading “Stan and Perc on Another Ladder Job”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Ophelia’ The Levon Helm Band

Mark Lavon “Levon” Helm (May 26, 1940 – April 19, 2012) was an American musician and actor who achieved fame as the drummer and one of the vocalists for the Band. Helm was known for his deeply soulful, country-accented voice, multi-instrumental ability, and creative drumming style, highlighted on many of the Band’s recordings Lyrics below Happy song, happy people… Boards on theContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Ophelia’ The Levon Helm Band”