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With My Little Ukulele In My Hand ~ George Formby

quoll, three numbats, a large wombat and a selection of bandicoots. The problem was getting them back to the UK, but he avoided immigration restrictions and quarantine by ...

Say a Little Prayer For Me ~ Dione Warwick

Dickens'es.' 'What an odd shape, I've never seen one with those dimensions before. How much do you want for it? I don't imagine there's much call for a book of that size.' 'I havta admit yoir roight there, how about you giv us a cuppla ton and we'll call it quits.' I was very happy with that, but thought I'd try knocking 50 quid off and we finally agreed to one hundred and seventy-five. He threw in a large bag to protect it from the rain and I headed for the bus stop with it balanced on my shoulder. I noticed everyone giving me a wide berth, but thought nothing of it until I alighted and was met by several members of the constabulary. 'We wish to examine your body bag. We suspect you ...

Dance Away ~ Roxy Music

that if I had to listen to his tortured speech for too long I'd develop a headache, not to mention losing my usual sharp business acumen and cognitive functions by inhaling too much of an hallucinogenic substance. 'Sit down, brav, wats the rush? Can oi offa yer anythink?' 'Your err .. secretary is she? said you're a very busy man so I don't want to keep you. Can I open a window? Asthma, you know, *cough cough* need fresh air.' He ignored my request. 'Yav met ma Roxy, hav yer? Whattayathink?' He gave a loud guffaw. 'Nice, now getting down to business, Mr Wayne, ...

I don't remember any books that bored me as a child, not even the set books for English at school. Some books and stories I didn't like, but they didn't bore me. I disliked Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland and I hated Lord of the Flies but they're the only ones that stick out.

Thank you, Muggles, luna and Madeleine. I hope everyone's had a really lovely day too and wishing you all good things for the New Year 🥰🎄☃️❄️

toik a message and Oi'll pass it on at moi earliest convin ... contin ... the earliest chance Oi get?' Ignoring her completely, I pushed past the desk, which admittedly was a trifle tricky given her anatomical features that were protruding inconveniently into my path. But I manfully proceeded on into the inner sanctum of Weezy Wayne's office. I was hit by a ...

Getting Ready For Christmas Day ~ Paul Simon

ahemm ... service for our pres.. prod ... our good clientele.' She gave a high pitched screeching giggle that went through me like an angle grinder attacking a buzz saw. 'Great. Can I speak to Weezy?' 'To what or whom,' another ear piercing giggle,' is it pertaining about?' She seemed impressed by her abysmal grasp of grammar. 'It's a private matter.' 'I'm afraid Weezy ...

'Ain't no Charlie Dickings round 'ere, brav. Watchu wanta see 'im abaht?' 'There's been a bit of a misunderstanding, I'm actually after Wheezy Wayne regarding Charlie Dickings ... I mean Dickens.' 'Well getcha story roight! Wheezy's round 'ere sumwhere. Jus giv 'im a yell.' 'Could you? I'm wet through and I can feel a touch of my old trouble, laryngitis, coming on.' 'Wat are yer? A ...

Back Home For Christmas ~ Mimi Webb

Twelve Days of Christmas ~ Traditional

Wheezy Wayne, 2nd hand dealer, who could locate just about anything you wanted, as long as you had the readies and didn't ask any awkward questions. 'Mate, I'm after a Dickens tome with your first edition addition to the front.' 'No probs, come and take your pick.' 'Back soon, sweetie, I'm off to pick up our book,' I called, heading for the door. I just hoped ...

Country Christmas ~ Loretta Lynn

a drink, I groaned inwardly. 'Yes, I'll do that darling,' said Rosie. 'If he's into dogs, I'd like to know that he's got it safely stored away. It would be dreadful if a puppy started chewing the corners or anything. You know what they're like.' 'But ...but...' It was too late, she'd rung. My knees quaked. 'No, that wasn't his number, that was some place called Madame Gigi's Girls!' 'You must have dialed the wrong number, listen I just remembered ...

I've been reading mostly vintage books by women authors this year. Reading for enjoyment rather than anything challenging. My top three have been:- Father by Elizabeth von Arnim Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther Pomfret Towers by Angela Thirkell

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas ~ Gayla Peevey

you know, the one with First Edition in the front?' I felt myself coming out in a cold sweat. How had she found out about the sale? Could I say that I'd put it away for safekeeping or did she actually know something? I bet that weasel Clyde had ferreted out something and ratted on me! How on earth was I going to explain where the money had gone? 'Well darling, actually ...

All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth~ Spike Jones and His City Slickers

sounded as if she was under the influence! I gave her a surreptitious sniff, but no, she just smelt like she always did ...of lavender water and dettol. She'd been having a bad case of the munchies though, but I put that down to her delicate condition. There was a very smug look about her. I began to suspect Rosie had been plotting all along for me to sell some of my precious books. It was such a wrench to part with any of them, but I consoled myself with the fact that my new electric potato masher would be turning up any day now, and that cheered me up. But little did I know ...

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ~ Frank Sinatra

of indignation I expected, but Rosie just sighed, 'No, I couldn't bear to see them go, either. Maybe we could adopt the baby out.' 'Rosie, don't be ridiculous!' I suspected that pregnancy was messing with her hormones and giving her peculiar ideas. Either that or she was going a bit nutty like her father. It was a worry. 'How about I sell another of my first editions, that should bring in a pretty penny. Would that set your mind at rest?' 'Oh Johhny, what a marvellous idea! I never thought of that, aren't you so clever, darling!' I looked at her suspiciously, had she ...

that if you take care of the pennies, the pounds will take care of themselves. We're going to have an extra mouth to feed soon, along with our 57 kitties. How do you think they'll get along with a baby? I don't want them to get all jealous and huffy. Do you think we should ...