Podcast 13

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> Unlucky 13 for the podpeople
> Let’s talk Canadian
> All started due to a comment from Carolyn’s daughter Jess's boyfriend Kenny (I am sure prompted) about my about
> Kenny
> So Carolyn challenged us to speak Canadian
> Naomi from www.acountrylife.com
> So we will try – AJ first
> Matt
> AJ – try being a Californian trying to do Canadian
> Matt – try doing the phrase in a German accent
> Bruce Murray from the Zedcast
> Steve from Spine Radio
> Adam Raimer from www.madtownaces.com
> Marc Huber, husband of Erika from GROW Parenting and Education Podcast
> Steve did us proud with 4 accents!
> Carolyn is very competitive!
> AJ and Matt try
> Bert and Ernie
> Any other business (AOB not A or B)
> In May I will work in parallel
> VERY busy – painted 3 and a half days - Dawn to Dusk
> Spent a day in London – met with the Rt Hon David Miliband MP and John Battle MP and his wife Mary
> The phone rings
> AJ sad not to go to London again
> AJ - work – wardrobe failure - leaky shoes, split trousers
> Also on Rural Radio – “Geek of the Week”
> LOTS of work on the house contributing to our downshifting plans

> Bad things:

Matt - the 1980's and Thatcher's devisive policies which destroyed the fabric of British society - prompted by TV programme "Tory! Tory! Tory!"
AJ - buying things he doesn't want to

> Good things:

Matt – Keith the joiner – again – got the bill - excellent value for money!
AJ - all the lovely people who sent us audio

Let's talk Canadian

This weekend's podcast will include some "talking Canadian". If you wish to take part, please try the following phrase in your best Canadian accent:

"Nova Scotia is hot in the summer & awesome in the fall and when it snows you can get out & about on your skidoo."

You can phone (206) 338 3557 from Canada or US or 0709 22 33 44 6 from the UK reading this phrase first in your natural accent and then in Canadian. Or email an mp3 or wav file to us.

Podcast 12

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> Mobile Podcast on the way to B&Q
> Canadia good and Englandia bad?
> High wind
> Narrow driveways designed for smaller cars in 1930's semi's
> AJ is cold - coldest March in 10 years in UK, warmest Canada winter since records began
> This day last year 20 degrees and today 2.5 degrees
> Joinery work been done this week - panelling and skirtings
> Pot holes and noisy road
> Holes in our ceiling as spot lights removed
> Yorkshire Television - famed for Emmerdale and Countdown
> Timecapsule
> I have been replaced
> Last ever in the UK
> Snow - quite sad
> Christmas
> Board meeting - they were nice about me
> Driving past Elland Road home of Leeds Utd
> Horrible illuminated advertisements
> Blame the Tories
> Following a police car

> Lets talk Canadian

"Nova Scotia is hot in the summer & awesome in the fall and when its snows you can get out & about on your skidoo."

Phone (206) 338 3557 from Canada or US or 0709 22 33 44 6 from the UK reading this phrase first in your natural accent and then in Canadian. Or email an mp3 or wav file to us.

> Foreign car in Morley

> Good things
> AJ - house coming together
> Matt - Keith the joiner

> Bad things
> AJ - nothing
> Matt - UK wiring and building regulations

Podcast 11

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Join Ben and Bertie on the Broadband Bus
Find out more on A Country Life
We love our regular listeners - every one of you
Trying to pump up the volume
This week - painting and stress
Our nuptials are stressful
It has got a little bit bigger
Our wedding day will be very special for us
Other podcasters having "Civil Partnership" - www.trunkguy.com - think his is going to be a bigger do than ours.
We will not be doing cake, flowers, bridesmaids
Brides of the Carribean
Bling and Bye
Clothes - keep, Oxfam and throw
Build a New Life in the Country
10 minutes until the plane lands
AJ sneezes then makes a pleasant noise
Canadian Podcast Buffet Promo - all about Canadian Podcasts
O'Canada - Gemma, Hope and Sam did not phone (206) 338 3557 from Canada or even 0709 22 33 44 6 (from the UK)
Ilanaaq - the Inukshuk
Farmers of the Carribean

No bad things this week
Good things - we both agree - less TV watching this week

Ben and Bertie on the Broadband Bus once more

A pooped up ending



Footnote - I missed the plane! It landed 10 minutes early so it went over while we podcasted.

Are you ready to downshift?

Apparently I am:

281 - 350: What are you waiting for?

You are the perfect candidate for downshifting. The thrill of the rat-race has dulled and you probably feel you’ve fulfilled your career aspirations. Now is the time to realise other dreams such as moving abroad or to the countryside, spending more time with family and friends, or even becoming your own boss and choosing when you wish to work. You are financially able and prepared for a downshift and should waste no time in starting to live the dream!

Downshifting calculator from the Pru (note only works in Internet Explorer not Firefox).

moosePod

or is it an iMoose?

Farmers of the Carribean

Carolyn thought AJ's pirate was more like Farmer Giles and therefore doctored a photo of AJ being a pirate:

Podcast 10

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10th show - double figures - its a milestone!
10 shows of talking rubbish and giggling
We are not trying to be professionals
Little bit of politics comes in
Family week
My grandmother is 90 this year
Lovely emails we get
Matt is sincere
Send us emails
Jimmy's Farm
downshiftme.com legal team swings into action (one cat and 12 year old law books)
Subliminal sounds on our interview on Rural Radio
Munchcast
Ben and Bertie on the Broadband Bus
Naomi speaks about Lincolnshire Smallholding & Self-Sufficiency Club
Brrr its been cold (especially at night)
Frozen Chicken Water
Chicken Poo Compost
Rugby League Cancelled due to Cold
Home Made Elderberry Wine - may unblock drains or strip paint
Canadian Flavour Olympic Closing Ceremony
We saw Avril Lavigne at Heathrow Airport a while ago
Vancouver 2010
Halifax 2014
Bad things
Matt - going to miss family
AJ - death of Linda Smith
Good things
Matt - Pizza Express Bruschetta con Funghi
AJ - John Seymour - "The Smallholder"