Them were the days after watching The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society film
What a fantastic film showing the British way of life at the end of the War altho filmed in Guernsey.Memories of my youth were definitely invoked !! Everything was so clear cut in those days (I started skule in 1949) at the ripe old age of 4 and a half and left a when I was 15 yrs and 2 weeks old ! None of the mamby pamby stuff and we all made our own way to school by WALKING and having a laugh with friends,some of them became lifelong pals.Respect from we juniors in those days was of paramount importance,step out of line and a clip round the ear hole put us back in place.We had NO tv or phone and playing out on the street with other kid was the norm.One of my pals didnt have electricity in his house,however we used to go in his home on a Sunday night and listen to a fading Radio Luxembourg on Redifusion Radio .Wearing Jeans that were well worn and are now fashionable ! Designer clothes were unheard of. How did people survive without computers and mobile phones?What has become of the Britain I grew up and had the best times of my young life? The Coronation St way of life doesnt exist anymore,thieves get a slap on the wrist ( and a gentle one at that)There was a popular song in the early 60,s ” Bobbies on their bicycles 2 x 2″ there aren’t any street walking Bobbies anymore. Commit a crimes and you may get away with it ! Heaven forbid IF you do a couple of miles over the speed limit or park on Yellow lines because motorist are very vulnerable when it comes to being penalized and fined ! All in all I am happy to have lived through those wonderful,law controlled days and fear for future generations in the way the world is being run. As the saying goes ” Ah,for the good old days” Peace to you all
Roller coaster 18 months
So much as happened over my long Blackpool stay,having to travel back to Perth every 6 months to keep my EARNED Australian pension active.The great thing about the British pension is NO matter how much you have in the bank IF you have paid into the system you will get a FULL pension,meanwhile in Australia pensions are calculated on what assets held or how long is spent overseas.Having left Hervey Bay after a few years I headed off to Perth for a rethink on my future (yes even at the ripe old age of 73) and decided to return to the land of my birth and the best place on Earth to be brought up in…BLACKPOOL !! and it proved to be a great move.2017 Summer was very eventful and full on with different activities and having so many choices as opposed to the very laid back HB . Started to use a local pub and met some lovely people both new and from my school days.joined the pub Domino Team ( really) and traveled to away games at some great pubs and clubs,finishing the season on a singles and double win and a quick karaoke sing song during the break!! Christmas saw my eldest daughter and family over from Perth and we had the BEST Xmas and New Year I have had for a long time.Weather wise tho? it was bloody freezing !!!but loved it ! This Year can only be described horrific in a family way having lost my youngest daughter so young in life after starting a dialogue from a long time no speaking to each other,the hurt will never go away but in a strange sense SO glad we made up .Her daughter Athena is our mini Emma and steps will be taken to attain Grandparents rights within a few weeks time on my Australian return.Summer is almost gone and people have been so unbelievably supportive,my flat is great but I now have to let it go.Weeks are flying by here and I will miss Quiz nights,weekly movie visits with my nephew,BIG family get togethers BUT on the other hand a nice warm Christmas and New Year in Perth with my Australian Family and hopefully another travel around. Entertainment and Social events in Blackpool are second to none and all being well should be back for 2019 Summer. Englands trip into the World Cup were fantastic and there is SO much more happened to me BUT my typing finger is almost down to the bone ! Thanks to all those who have given me strength by all your loving support Peace to you all
Watch me play Didgeridoo
Geoffs Life After Work ! 