Transporter Safety A Blog By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Hello Are you lookin' for me?!

Ah, well, that isn't the way we do things around here...!

Preston, Lancashire, UK Transport Safety!

Now This "me lady' is putting this Warning out Right now!

We Don't Tolerate Such!

I have every confidence in my bus drivers. They have such patience and endurance, (imho) and, in my experience!

We, the British public,... are, If you're not going to say it, I'll say it for you, I'm extremely grateful for the bus price cap via our government. 

Regardless of who they are now/were before!

Ahem, the evidence:

However, this bus driver, driving, also shared "he'd be in for it".  When being honest!.  (Blah blah blah Any Big Company can do the "disciplinary procedure"!...)

I tell you what!

I'm not very interested in all that malarchy, at all. 

So, us, that got transferred to another bus, well anyway, I really hope it was just protocol and you "didn't get done at work" mister bus driver.

I'm just glad, that from my own efforts I got to work on time, regardless.

I, me, myself and I (Oh well, I have always wanted to say that!) "would witness to it, as I was sat right at the front/you couldn't get any closer!" that something clipped the bus, whatever be it, there really wasn't anything like a lampost or anything and the bus certainly didn't feel like it was on the kerb.

I feel fortunate that it wasn't more serious.

Hmmm, however, food for thought, me thinks!  Hmmmm!...

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Horrific News Blog by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

Regarding the crossbow murders incident from yesterday, I cannot imagine the extent of pain that the recent tragedy will be.

However it is good to see the BHA and jockeys honouring and supporting by rallying around for the BBC Racing Commentator.

[Although it is horrendous news and no doubt affects exceptionally many people I would like to thank Bluebell Livery and Stud, Willowsway Stud, Larkrigg Riding School, Midgeland Riding School, Myerscough College and Eccleston Equestrian Centre for supporting me in my efforts to acquaint myself with the care of horses.]

I, personally, haven't ever been into horseracing, though as a learner I have experienced one or two horses who have tried to race with me on them!

I will never forget, as a little girl when my pet tortoise escaped and I found her racing, down the middle of the road, towards McCains' stables at the bottom of our road where I grew up.

I'm posting these photos in support of the Racing Commentator John Hunt and his family.

My thoughts are with and prayers for John Hunt and his family in their tragic loss.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2024

"Out and About Reporting" By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

Apparently, this is the law and "vendetta love".

Present at the Windrush event on Avenham park and the music venue The Ferret in Preston -

Here I am trying to share footage of these free events in one day:

(Thanks to the the Officers obliging and helpful friends taking pics..)

We all know how our very hard working Officers can be in regards to wanting to talk, but being pushed for time. 

So, therefore it is very much appreciated any contribution to this article from their end.

However, the members of the band Vendetta Love, from Dublin no less left me wanting to know and hear more about them.

Maybe, when they're back in the UK and in town, next time, we can learn more about them.

If not, I'm sure The Ferret shall continue to host class acts that this music venue shall continue to entertain us with nevertheless.

#MusicAndOnenessOfHumanityIsObviouslyAchievableGivenTheChance

A Dedication to François Hardy by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

An Iconic Inspiration 

of mine: François Hardy

I have just heard has passed.

Here is my dedication for and to her - a recording of the song she became most famous for, I think, that I sang as part of a vigil (See the Relative Articles link for more information, below.): 

https://youtu.be/vpWURwVlSGU

François Hardy,

Thank you for inspiring me and Rest in peace.

Relative Articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/10/vigil-recording-by-musician-sophie-cox.html

Introducing... By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Hello New Pup!

Ahh, if truth be told, this is a difficult blog to write,

However, here we are!

Though, there's some contingency here, so let's have it!

Basically, a rehoming opportunity occurred for this gorgeous creature.

After, a more then weeks trial,... I, even though still grieving, ultimately, decided to commit to providing a new home for said pet!

I'm not a sucker. I know how to care for and train dogs and basically he was being neglected so, I wouldn't have said no if I could!

Hmm, okay, have a ganders and enjoy!

(Please scuse... the apparent scabby shin

it's not

I have a double freckle, on a diagonal, beside the "culprit " from when I fell off my bike....

Yeh, I feel as though I'm just six years old again!)

#OnceAnArtistAlwaysAPotentialStuntWoman

#AnimalFriendForLife

Relative Articles :

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2024/05/pets-are-us-by-sophie-cox-oshaughnessy.html

Pets Are Us By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Hello fellow readers,

So it is not a Very happy post this, though in the sense that in the long term it would be if the following makes sense, then, this is!

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They are bigger than you. They always will be. This is, your forever pets, we are talking about. 

Or, mainly I am and I am choosing to share with you, my (wider) audience - I say wider, bcos, it's not music or the arts or general local stories (with my artistic input) that I write for with my blog.

However, our pets are sometimes better than a call to the GP - they can become 'an emotional support pet/animal" without us even realising it. 

However, even though my pet wasn't a qualified therapist I feel he has always given back twice/tenfold whatever I have supported him with.

So, naturally, when he turned into his senior years, and was still willing to keep on standing, I readily admit, although it was tremendously difficult, without a prayer or more to God there's no way I would have found the strength, "to man up", and,...

...make that decision, shall we say, sooner, rather than later, Praise be to God, and, whatever Faith, there is only One God, so, I asked the Vet (as this is the first time I have opted for this option), and as I usually always do, anyhow, please can I say a prayer (for my pet)?!

And, although, the Vet interrupted the prayer with their opinion, input, I guessed it didn't matter as at the end of the day They're The Expert, anyway, and, so I proceeded to help my pet/companion of 8 years, become to be at peace with their journey into the spiritual world, as this is what he, at least, deserves.

Thank you Mr Minsky Cooper

Good night, sweet dreams and God bless, my pet xox

* c.. Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2024 

Piano News Blog by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 Rehoming My Piano Update 

So, changes to the plan when I found someone interested in taking my piano, for free, to help alleviate the issue of the stress of a no fault Section 21. experience came to light.

Time for further research paid off.

And, I found a new home for my, much loved, piano, nevertheless.

It shall provide musical and aesthetic appreciation, in due course, I'm sure and I am glad and honoured to be able to contribute to the culture of this in the heart of the city:

Thanks to the Manager, Paul, of a very popular venue in Preston city centre who has accepted my donation you can also appreciate this now groovy and mellow vibe enhancing feature.

I must also thank my very special community helpers/neighbours, without whom this venture would never have happened.  

You know who you are!

Here's a pic. of me helping my piano settle in. Enjoy!

See,...

Harry's Bar For More:-

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#CommunitySpirit

#MusicIsGoodForTheSoul

#PlayLearnHaveMusicFun

#AtmosphericAndHappyVibes

#OvercomingAdversity

#Artist

Relevant Articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-2024-blog-by-ms-sophie.html

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2023/12/happy-christmas-and-new-year-2024-blog.html

 

* c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2024 (including courtesy credit to Jackie)