One highlight of 2024 for me was on holiday in the Lakes in Sept. Saw the restoration of 'Bluebird' in the Ruskin in Coniston. Very humbling. Then went on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway which I think was responsible for the resurgence of my boyhood interest in all things steam.

Watched my favourite episode of 'Quantum Leap' tonight. 'Blood Moon'. The one where Sam leaps into an eccentric English bloke called Nigel 😋

@ScarredForLife2 @Bob_Fischer @bushontheradio Listened to the episode today on the way back to Oxford after dropping my daughter back at York University. This book I bought years ago is all about children who remember their past lives just going on from what you say on the pod. Very interesting and very convincing book.

Destination Oxford-York-Oxford tomorrow. Taking Isobel back to Uni (she's been back for a hospital appt). Daddy & Daughter day. Podcasts on the journey, one each, plus coffee and cinammon toast at Leicester Forest East services, my turn to buy😋. Love these road trips.

@amm_hunt I was given 'Republic' for Christmas by my sister who knows of my interest in this fascinating period of English history. Just started it today and it is astonishing, so well written and learning things on every page. A veritable triumph thus so far. Thank you!

Wonderful to see in a recent episode of 'Public Eye' that when he was having his fried breakfast on a case in a nice hotel, Frank held his fork in his right hand and his knife in the left (like I do😋)

@Astrozombies777 Lots to love in this. Donald Gee incredible, Alan Bennion of course but Sarah's jumper/leather jacket combo is the big winner here.

Just scanned for new channels on the tv in the kitchen and this cropped up! I knew it had transferred to telly but it's not on my main television in the lounge! Yay! Saturday nights are back on track! 😁😁👍. #stereounderground @RichardLatto

This afternoons viewing. My first time since it scared the shit out of me as an 8 yr old at Christmas 1975. Smartarse little me convinced my parents to let me stay up because 'Tom Bakers in it!!' 😁 #tombaker #frankenstein

Bit of muddy cross country this fine morn. #shotoverwoods #oxonrunner

My T shirt for today.

@BloodyShellKen She was magnificent. Her sense of style and general demeanour was mesmeric!

In this world of mobile phones and tech, our trusty old landline doesn't ring often but I love using it for outgoing calls (usually for a Friday night takeaway!)

Sterling work so far. Top job big Gaz. #oufc

Back in the 1970s,acting legend Yul Brynner turned down a lucrative contract with a famous after shave manufacturer. Inspired by Liverpool FC it was called the 'Essence of Liverpool' and several offers were repeatedly turned down by the actor. The reason? Yul never wore cologne.

I'd have had my trusty Skoda Octavia for 9 years this year. Only this morning did I notice a switch that defrosts the wing mirrors. Doh!

@thebrunette24 I was woken by the binmen this morning. Such cold hands..😋

@nickmanor Awesome news!

Incredible atmosphere at Sid James' Park. Come on Nouveau Chateau!

'Quantum Leap' Series 5 with a change of theme tune. Eugh!