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From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

A day without wine is like….Just kidding. I have no idea

Stan and Perc at Lunchbreak

Lunchbreak Perc, time on our handsLet’s go see what we can findThe backhoe’s sitting doing nothing, just idleI’m quite sure the boss won’t mind….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘You Never Can Tell’ Chuck Berry

Most songs that describe a young couple in love on their way to adulthood don’t end well, as disaffection or tragedy strikes. This song is unusual in that the couple does just fine, settling in with a nice record collection and some Roebuck furniture. As they settle into married life, their love stays strong. It’sContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘You Never Can Tell’ Chuck Berry”

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

If you’re good, you will be assigned all the work.If you are really good, you will get out of it

Priscilla Goes Snow Jumping

I do like jumping in the snowIt’s fun and fancy freeI’m gonna try a big jump nowJust take a look, watch me….. Shit…..where am I? (Lizzy watching on) Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Stan Has an A-Class Truck Licence

We had a bit of problemSome trucks could not get throughFound a good solutionHung it in full view….. Heard a bang boss. Thought it was a bird?….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Operating Instructions

Some people are quite simpleSimple, not too brightSo on our strings to operateWe labelled fan or light……. The fan is the other one dear…. Issit?….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Billy (from Poet Don’s class) and the Moon

I’m riding in our car at nightThe moon above I seeI ask my mummy (driving)Why does it follow me? You’ll need to ask your teacher sweetie…. Yes mummy…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Respect Yourself’ Staple Singers (1972)

The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck “Pops” Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (April 11, 1934 – February 21, 2013), Pervis (b. 1935), and Mavis (b. 1939) and Yvonne (October 23, 1937 – April 10, 2018) Lyrics below My sort of music….. IfContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Respect Yourself’ Staple Singers (1972)”

Backlog

Don why do you post soMany at a time?Gotta clear the backlogMind works overtime Oh….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021