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You have more patience than me Canny Lass.. Bread making now there is a job I enjoy. Cannot see the point of a bread maker when you just throw the lot in and bish bash bosh.. There must be a Geordie way of saying that maybe ' it's just beat the hell out of the mix'. Yesterday I got a book of Geordie One Liners at the Sage. My favourite so far is 'Just shah nah. Then negotiate '

The night was a very straight forward talk about Tony Benn. The questions after were enlightening. The audience was made up of interesting characters. Next to me there was an older character whose accent did not appear to be 'labour heartland' He appeared to think that not many people would turn up. In fact it was a sell out with a waiting list for tickets. Chris Mullen is interesting to listen to anytime.

Started 2011 but in need of a re read. Then where are the LPs not the CDs Happy Days. Retirement needs working through. Long holiday that ends in death or listening to the odd bit of music.

Here is another buried thread worth the time taken to read. Spoaching again through the archives

We nearly always get side tracked. This thread might interest you willyj Talking about exile, I am now listening to Van the Man with John Lee Hooker. 'Too Long in Exile' love the track 'Wasted Years'. Maybe there are others who would identify with the track and sentiment !

We missed the tours you mention willyj. Sadly we were in exile for a while. However we were listening to most of the music you list.

Now tonight it is the Live Theatre and Chris Mullen and 'An Appreciation of Tony Benn' Sold out.

We saw BB king a few years ago. However one highlight was Newcastle City Hall circa1978/9 and seeing Clapton with Muddy Waters as support.

Yes yes yes you cannot waste food. I do make bread and I do use milk but not a lot of it is off. However I have been known too and it tastes fine. Pure culture au natural. The Grandkids have been known to refuse toast if it's not homemade and the latest here is dough balls with garlic butter. Then there is the pizza

We have ventured out and bought the cd. Excellent reminds me of listening to early Led Zeppelin and Cream. Tom Paxton is a folk music but his track is very good.

No willyj but maybe that should be on my hit list. Tom Paxton, we were listening to from the Dark Ages in the late sixties /seventies. We have seen him a few times. My Dad died of Emphysema. It was not too good to watch him and feel helpless.

When the 'Black Lung gets you that's the kiss of death' Tom Paxton Dogs at Midnight.

No one has mentioned 'the Stottie' Ham and pease pud or cheese savoury. Remember to wave at the camera on the way in and the way out. The Artisan bread would have to be from 'The Running Fox Bakery at Felton. These days the buzz words are 1)'Sour Dough' or in the old days using up the milk that had gone off. 2) GI bread 'Glycemic index' Basically chuck in anything 'nutty' My bet is that those two can command lots of jokes.

Please read 'Colour Bar' by Susan Williams It is testament to 'Dirty Tricks'

Happy Birthday

The truth is in there somewhere threegee. I am not so sure it is that simple to find. The film covers all these issues and more. One thing is for sure Tony Benn,despite every attempt by the media to ridicule and denounce him, came back as a 'National Treasure' Something he found amusing. Politics is no longer 'for the people by the people' Perhaps it never was. Can any party in power ever be incorruptible! History gives us tales of injustice at every step of every powerful state and country. A wish to live in peace and harmony is maybe just a pipe dream. The older I get the more I just think 'I've heard it all before'

I would like to see everyone going to see this film. Regardless of political allegiance, Even Union Members. Would politics be in the state it is today if Tony Benn had been elected and not Neil Kinnock. Tony Benn a man said to be ten years ahead of his time!

There were the 'Muck' deliveries. Then both street and garden had the same smell. The smell of burning coal must remind all the oldies of home in Bedlongton The farmers opposite Westridge were 'the Hall's' I think.

We all need to wave when we walk past. Just imagine the rest. Grenade launcher , laser canons, rose petals etc Obviously only people 'in the know' on the site can wave. Maybe we could have a special nod or wink !!'

A film everyone should see. Brilliant and a true story. If you enjoyed 'Brassed Off' you should enjoy this story'

Just had a pint in the North. Left after the Footy and before the pub quiz. I should have waved again. I did not think we could be seen but it is possible.

That was fun I feel like a kid again. Who cares if no one is watching. Scalextric by the chemist corner but not on the road , Bedlington challenge for the camera. Bet the footy is the real reason Foxy.

I will wave en route to the History Society in half an hour. That is as we turn at the chemist corner and before we park to go across the road to the 'Coffin Chapel' Sunset tonight is colourful.

You cannot beat the old memories. 'We were poor but we were happy'

The Culture Show last night was an interview with Hilary Mantel. It was very interesting and thought provoking. I have managed to get to download IPlayer in Europe but I believe you need a UK / IP address. Hope you can see it Symptoms; wherever you are!