Peter99

My very tall Sunflower has just the one bloom which has opened today. It's a rubbish photograph; but the plant is tall! It's just about reaching the branches of the Mock Cherry tree in next doors drive - should I try and climb it tonight. Could there be a crock of gold up there?

Music and lyrics are universal. Peter

Even in modern times the people of the old eastern bloc suffered a great deal under the old communist regimes. I've spent time in Romania, was an unpaid Director of a childrens orphanage for a while, and as an aside to that work I learnt a great deal from my Romanian friends. Romania is a stunning country. Some of you will have seen the video we produced back in 2009 I think. I'm one of the lead protagonists in our infamous annual Lupta cu apa! I always let Costica win - you can see me with the hose pipe!

Hi Chris I hope you're ok my friend. The pull of the memorable aura of Wigan Casino. I was very young too but went a few times. The magic for me was Richard's mixed sets - his 81 60's, 70's and 80's have stood the test of time for me; never been beaten. I also recall the "Keep the Faith not the Funk" banner, and the backlash aimed at Soul Sam, who never appeared again after that night. Me and my mate Mick Bradbury (ex of Boston), did a paper petition in support of Sam. Halcyon days - but the scene survived and flourished after the demise of the Casino; don't grieve too much! All the best my friend. Peter

Another great gone to God. Peter

Great stuff as always Mark; thank you for sharing. Aretha was, is, one of the greatest female singers in our history. I also put Gladys up there with her. Two of my best. Peter

Good thread. The lyrics have always moved me on the dance floor. I was, I guess I still am, looking for a love. Never worked out - now that's a Blue's song for sure. I still grieve for the love that never was. There's a Welsh word, beautiful, it could have come right from Alabama. Hiraeth is an untranslatable Welsh word that describes a longing for a home, a place, or a feeling that no longer exists or never existed. It’s a homesickness for the places from your past you can’t return to or even those you’ve never been to. Hiraeth can also mean nostalgia for your past self, the people who are long gone, or the emotions you used to feel. Peter

Terry with the towel round his neck, Ross on the left. It was Rob Mellors who ran the clothes shop - he was going out with Juliette the girl at the front for ages. Rob lives in Thailand now, Ross and Terry are still in Mablethorpe.

You're my mate Mick. I remember you, good lad then, great lad now. Peter

Good job mate. The After Dark promotions were wonderful. Happy days for me and my crew. I'll have a look at your instagram link. Peter Here's me - then, in the moment..................

Yep, Eric and I were really good friends back then. A really nice lad. Peter

No, not at the moment. I started watching series 1 and lost interest. Like wise, I've found Slow Horses, to be, well, incredibly slow.

I've only just seen this thread. It would be good to get it going again. Steve Croft ran the After Dark Niters - Rotherham Clifton Hall, with Alan Senior, then Cleethorpes. Both my old stomping ground, and I did indeed live in Mablethorpe at the time. Great times. I'm already reunited with quite a few regular friends who are on here. Peter ps, I was just Peter back then. Then became Peter99.

And a warped edge. It's not a track for me. Warped (well and truly)

It's awful. But, I guess "let's play it because it's not well known" syndrome. Peter

So, for a simpleton such as me, is it correct to say that the debate is about; 1. There is a real demo 2. There is a real issue 3. There is a boot Peter

I'd have thought perfectly.

And Jody has nearly always got your girl.

Hey Ricky Stuart Welcome to soul source. Enjoy. Peter

Well I'm lost for sure. I can't keep up with the thread. Can't we have - original press, second press, something simple. A bit like me. Simple. Peter

Ay up Pete Welcome to Soul Source. Do you like paella? Peter

I'm looking into my very limited pension options - any advisors on here who can, well, recommend someone who could help. Just putting my feelers out. Thanks Peter

Surely an opinion splitter. I know which side of the fence I sit; Yvonne all the way. Peter

That's a stunning photograph Chris. You're sure getting to grips with that new camera. Well done mate. Peter