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Setting Up a Zoom Conference in Australia

This nationally syndicated column is being presented this week via Zoom. We are just waiting for Ken in Toowoomba who reads it in the Brisbane Sunday Mail to join us. Hi Ken, good to see you. Sunday Tasmanian readers Sally and Jack should be on the line in Hobart. Do we have Sally and Jack?Continue reading “Setting Up a Zoom Conference in Australia”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘That’ll Be the Day’ (Buddy Holly) Linda Ronstadt (1976)

Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin. She has earned 10 Grammy Awards,three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award. Lyrics below Well, that’ll be the day, when you say goodbye Yes, that’ll beContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘That’ll Be the Day’ (Buddy Holly) Linda Ronstadt (1976)”

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

Take democracy lightly, take it for granted, and it will be hijacked by another system of government

Safety Fifth

One buckle offNext one onWhere did I put it now?Where has it gone? Don MatthewsJune 2021

Stan and Perc Lay Concrete Paths

Perc and me are expertsAt laying concrete pathsWe use our com-bined laying skills(Go home at night for baths….) Safety first is our motto. We always wear hard hats in case of falls…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘That’ll Be the Day’ (Buddy Holly) Herb Kraus and the Walkin’ Shoes

Go Herb…. Nice legs….. Yeah….. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Poet Don Reporting on English Scientist and Minister Charles Morton (1627-98)

Charles Morton, a reputable scientist(Who doubled as minister as well)Believed birds migrated in winterTo moon (where was warmer to dwell) Then returned to earth in summer?…. Correct. When things got warmer…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

If opportunity doesn’t knock,build a door

Happy Little Driller

I’m gonna drill a holeI’ve done this once beforeThe hole it turned out very niceNow gonna drill one more…. Don MatthewsJune 2021