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POT HEADS: Bryn and Dee Visit The Potting Shed Guiseley

5/4/2018

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​Making an impromptu stop at The Potting Shed Guiseley, Bryn and Dee discover the delights of a bar based on the theme of gardening. 

Is the food any good?
What was the entertainment like?
​Was it a seedy bar?
Did the pair leave well fed and watered?
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SHAKESPEARS SISTER - STAY: Tastes Like A Banana Shake

28/3/2018

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Bananarama's 2017 tour was a significant one in the annals of pop history not only because it saw the original three band members Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward and Sarah Dallin perform live together for the first time ever, but also down to the presence of Shakespears Sister's 'Stay' being sang. An event unthinkable until more recent years, Tom Clare explains why. Were you aware that Bananarama had such a turbulent past? 
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DAYS OF FUTURE PAST: Pulp – Disco 2000

29/6/2017

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​​From their Different Class album, we take a look back at one of Pulp's biggest hits, Disco 2000.

Who is Deborah?
Is it really a good idea to meet up in the year 2000?
What memories does it stir up in you?

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THE PARENT TRAP: Remote Control Dad Dancing Shoes

22/3/2017

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There are few things more embarrassing to a child than their dad boogieing away at a family event. Thankfully, one footwear company has developed a robotic pair of shoes that can help limit the cringe-factor.
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WORTH GOING BANANAS OVER: T'Pau - Monkey House

23/2/2017

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​This week's choice of song is T'Pau's Monkey House, from their 1987 Bridge of Spies album, selected by Tom Clare. In a previous post about our shared love of pop music I discussed meeting Tom for the first time, and now he complements it with a post about our first gig attendance: 80's Rewind in Shrewsbury, 2009. T'Pau didn't perform Monkey House at that particular gig, so why on Earth does it hold such a special place in Tom's heart? Read on to find out...

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AS MUCH FUN AS POPPIN' BUBBLE WRAP: Pet Shop Boys - The Pop Kids

12/9/2016

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This week I have mostly been listening to The Pop Kids, the latest release from the Super album by the legendary Pet Shop Boys. I have been a fan of theirs ever since their greatest hits album Discography came out in 1991 (which was before they had even covered The Village People’s Go West, now arguably one of their most recognisable hits). Of course they had caught my attention several years earlier... 

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BIG DEAL: Michael Boddicker - Buckaroo Banzai End Theme

22/7/2016

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a film that defies convention. Among many of the strange treats it offers is an exciting and uplifting end sequence...
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BIRTHDAY 2016: An Understated Celebration

30/6/2016

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​Bryn has plans for this birthday that include going down the gym, cooking a meal, taking care of emails, writing a blog post and, above all else, not to over-indulge.

​Exactly how many of these did he manage to accomplish?
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  • About
  • Contact
  • Podcasts
  • Blog
    • Fashion & Shopping >
      • Top 5 Basic Style Tips For Men
      • Joe Browns Costello Blazer Review
      • Remote Control Dad Dancing Shoes
      • Birthday 2016: An Understated Celebration
      • The Closure of Pylones Leeds
    • Film, TV & Radio >
      • Just a Minute
      • Game of Thrones Castle Heating
      • Transformers Damage Cost
      • The Future According To Film
      • Poor Eyesight Pictures
    • Food, Drink & Dining >
      • The Potting Shed Guiseley
      • Are You A Morning Coffee Addict
    • Health, Beauty & Wellbeing >
      • How Remote Working Moms Can Relieve Stress and Stay Healthy
      • Redefining Masculinity
      • 5 Quotes That Keep Me Going On A Daily Basis
    • History, Science & Technology >
      • Top 10 Facts On Mobile Phones
      • Superhero App Force
      • Trumps Golfing Days
      • 5 Quotes From Historic Figures That Changed My Life
      • 10 Facts Learned from Psychological Documents and Studies
    • Literature >
      • What happened to Yeoman Janice Rand
      • Ye Olde Star Wars Trilogy
    • Miscellaneous Articles >
      • Cost of Living in the UK
    • Music >
      • Shakespears Sister Stay
      • Pet Shop Boys The Pop Kids
      • T'Pau Monkey House
      • Pulp Disco 2000
      • Michael Boddicker Buckaroo Banzai End Theme
    • Travel >
      • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
      • Courteous Drivers
    • Writing & Marketing >
      • The Workplace Email Structure
      • Tips for Building a Cohesive Remote Freelance Team
    • News Articles Archive >
      • My Afghanistan
      • Lockerbie Bombing
      • Haunted Mansion Plas Teg
      • Smoking Ban
      • Speeding Fines
      • Comic Relief Special
      • Recycling Scheme Interview
    • Lady Pussington's Journal