Peter99

Dear Soul Source Friends It's Peter - the 99. Just wanting to say hello, and to hope everyone is well and managing. I've been poorly, I'm still in recovery and being treated for a severe mental illness. I'm just putting it out there - take care of yourselves, mental illness is still very stigmatised, but it is real, and it is devastating. I've lost my job because I was too ill to work. I'm fortunate - the suicide rate in the UK is high. Its the biggest killer of men under the age of 24 - I think that's right. It could happen to you, or a relative or a friend. Please all try and keep in touch, look out for the signs of depression or anxiety in yourselves and others. Please try and find some help as soon as you can - it's really hard, took me 18 months. I lived in total isolation for a year, I didn't speak - I was, and I still am sometimes , totally dysfunctional. It impacted my brother and my friends. So, there you go. I don't know if this is ok Mike? Just wanting to raise awareness and to not be afraid to say I'm poorly. I'm not looking for anything other than to send a message. Thanks my soul brothers and sisters. Peter - of the 99

Hi Gaz I paid £40 for a white demo recently. I was happy with that = great record. Peter

I am so sorry to hear that. Always liked Winnie's posts on here. I think we were SS mods together on Current Affairs for a while. God Bless you Win. Peter

Good luck with that one Darren Its a great record. I had it on wants for over a year on here and got one about six weeks ago. P

I cant remember that Tony. Iconic record, in my top ten. Pete

I cant remember now Martin! LOL Pete

Ace and I having a lazy Sunday afternoon after a swim in the morning and a nice walk just after lunch.

Was just looking at the credits on another 45 and was reminded of this. Love Starts After Dark by Gene Page. This had some plays in the early 80's - not a great record, but one that had me dancing back then. (although I( used to dance non stop all night) Anyone else remember this - any views?

Wow! That’s a grande station. I hope it hasn’t been demolished, although I suspect I may be disappointed. Pete

Again, not wild life, just wild. This picture portrays a nice, placid fellow. Believe you me, he is anything but! The second picture is to give you an idea of his size. Now he's being looked after properly, he has become the proverbial brick s**t house. I've never felt safer living on my own. Pete

Thanks Steve The work I do really impacts upon your emotional well being - we see so much hardship day in and day out. Nonetheless, I remain driven by social injustice and inequality, kit is part of my faith to serve, and we get more success stories than failures. Happy Christmas to you and Lou. Pete .

Thanks Graham It was a lovely way to finish the day on Christmas Eve. Me and Suzette, one of the ladies in the photograph, delivered them personally. The young family have a roof over this heads, albeit temporarily, and on a crime ridden estate full of drug dealers and users, sex workers and general criminal sorts. We also bought mum a couple of presents too. Our housing advice team will be working with the family in the New Year to try and sort out some permanent accommodation. Victims of domestic abuse. Happy Christmas everyone. Pete

That's stunning Martyn. Pete

Not a wildlife picture so I hope it's ok. We've had a busy day helping clients with food, gas and electricity to see them over Christmas. We also had a single mum, living in temporary accommodation, who came to see us as her children didn't have any presents. Father Bridge and his Elves to the rescue!

My new pal Ace would love it down there on the beach - me too!

I've used up all of my likes - so I like that picture Tolbert. Is the sea trout fishing any good? A nice wild, eating fish - I wont buy farmed rubbish for lots of reasons. Pete

I was a real late comer to the genius of GSH. Lovely choice mate. Pete

Not sure if this will work but this is how my new boy Ace was when he was rescued from Romania. Dobermans are such a loving breed they retain their gentleness even after being abused and half starved. https://www.facebook.com/DobermannRescueUK/videos/2117646848457105/

My new kitchen is nearly finished. Here's a few pictures from the last few weeks. I love my new cooker!

That's well posh Steve. My drum is a right mess - even without the building renovation. Filth, Filth and more Filth!

Thanks Steve I know Chris from his radio shows and his presence on here. P

Linda Jones for me - far superior vocals. I do like the funky arrangement on the Escorts but the vocals are pretty poor. Innit. Pete

Hi All I'm short of cash, and thinking of selling my very, very humble collection. The problem is that I haven't a clue what I've got, and cant be arsed going through them. So, any genuine ideas on how I may approach this - or should I just give up and keep them. Serious replies please. Pete

A couple more of my new mate. The quality is rubbish but you'll get the picture - excuse the pun.

That Grace Kennedy LISB