67. Spring 2025 Plans and Busy Weekend - Living Alone in Wales (May Bank Holiday 2024)
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- It's been a very busy but enjoyable May Bank Holiday weekend with friends down from London plus memories of Prisoner Cell Block H on a Sunday evening.
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Video Journal about life in Wales after living in London for 20 years. With dreams of growing food and flowers on a smallholding / homestead. Aiming to become fitter and healthier in my 50s.
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There is something very comforting about Sean’s videos. A little reminder to enjoy the simple things in life 😊
Went to the Isle of Arran today. On the ferry back I sat next to some members of a Welsh choir from South Wales. They were sitting at various tables and all of a sudden a group of them started singing, and the rest of the choir joined in. They sounded fantastic. A man from the choir told me they were going to be singing in Stirling and in Dunblane next. It was a miserable wet day in Arran today, but listening to the choir more than made up for it. What a treat.
Im not really sure why I watch this it’s so mundane nothing really happens ,just Sean making tea and doing his shopping and spending time in his kitchen with the occasional bit of gardening , but I find it so relaxing just watching and listening to him and if my mind wonders it doesn’t matter I really haven’t missed anything.
to me watching sean is like back in the day when either you talked to your best friend on the phone everyday (where you just talked about what you did that day) or like having a pen pal where you learned about a stranger's life!
The charm of this is it's just like chatting to a friend
@yvonneadkins35
I agree, nowadays people don't want to just chat, they don't want to listen either.
It's lovely to hear what's going on in Sean's life.❤
I am exactly the same. With all the chaos, drama and war in the news, it’s nice to have “mundane”. I find him calming to listen to and I love his gentle Welsh lilt. We need more Sean’s in the world x
I think he is hilarious 😂
Buy your china from charity and secondhand shops Sean. You will save a fortune!!!!
I agree and there is some beautiful dishes that can find love in someone else’s home.
Drakeford wouldn’t dare show his face up here in North Wales and he clearly planned on skulking into the out of the way seat,obviously late. Ridiculous 20 mph everywhere. Obviously some places it should be.
Drakeford shouldn't show his face anywhere.
He’s barred from everywhere up here. Hated more than the English, which I am, but married to a Welshman.
My microwave broke and I didn't think we needed a new one but during the winter I missed it, for doing left overs and soups and my son does beans in it, so think about putting it in the other room as you may regret losing it, yes they take up room in a small kitchen but it doesn't need to be there if not used often
Yes, I thought the same, but I use it a fair bit for reheating my coffee when I've let it go cold. Also, for a jacket potato for a few minutes before putting it in the air fryer to finish off and crisp up the skin.
I totally agree a microwave is a must. It’s energy efficient in every way. I steam all my veggies in it. Saves on washing up, cuts down on costs. Excellent 🐞
Hilarious that you said “20mph lark” mark drayford was the guy who made it happen! lol
Hahahaha hilarious
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Much safer around here at 20 mph that's if people follow the limits...
Yes and mr drakford made our Rds much much safer
Mr Drakford did so much for wales a million times better than the new minister
There is something wonderful about left over Sunday dinner, that brings warm memories of growing up and sleepy evenings with Mom snd Dad. .thank you, Sean.
Oh Sean, you do make me laugh and I needed it tonight.
Lost my handbag with keys, wallet, and now have to replace lost keys, drivers license, stoped bank card and a couple other things.
Left overs with gravy is always good. Enjoyed the shots of Cardiff and never been to Hawaii. Good luck when you go. ❤❤❤
Have a cuppa tea and just laugh about it.
How annoying!
Oh bless you, It is so annoying, we have all had it happen. Perhaps someone will be kind enough to hand it in from wherever you think you may have lost it...fingers crossed. Good luck, there are some good people out there; I had mine handed in and it had a lot of cash, my passport and Cartier watch in it. I could not believe my luck and the man would not even accept a thank you payment from me. ❤🙏🏼✨
We called gravy and bread,bread and dip. Our Sunday night treat would be toast and dripping with a sprinkle of salt or leftover cold Yorkshire pudding with jam….
Constantly stirring that flipping gravy was doing my head in!!!!🤦♀️🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂 you made me laugh this morning. Isn’t Sean a character!
Mesophonia. I have that too
Oh, I'm so pleased I wasn't the only one! but don't worry, we still love you Sean!
Me too 😂
Ohhh funny 😅
I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. Michael Sheen is one of my favorites. He now stars in a show on Amazon Prime called Good Omens (season 1 and 2) with David Tennant. So well done. I've enjoyed him in quite a few more movies. He is a wonderful actor.
The shops are closed because people are buying everything online. :-(
The cup had so much wrapping on I can't believe it was broken. 😮
In case they wanted to " play funny buggers" later...cracked me up never heard that before...thanks for the out loud laugh.
They say it all the time in Wales!
Dont give up your micriwave as if you batch cook itll save you a lot especially in Winter
I saw Nye last week - at the cinema. It is showing around the country at certain cinemas. There was a Q&A with the writer after the screening I saw and that was so interesting. What a great show and fantastic performances. Not only was the NHS Nye's legacy but he was also responsible for a huge boom in building much needed housing. And his wife, Jennie Lee, had a fantastic legacy too.
I visited Hawaii 43 years ago when I lived in BC, Canada. Almost all flights into Hawaii land at Honolulu on Oahu, which is densely populated. Kawaii (30 minute flight from Honolulu) is the lushest, most beautiful island - exactly the tropical paradise of my dreams. Maui (40 minute flight from Honolulu) has the most barren hinterland but the most beautiful beaches. I now live in East Coast Canada, so the Caribbean is now my tropical destination. BUT - NOTHING quite compares with my visit to Kawaii. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Ah Sean, keep your microwave, you'll save money. Putting oven on for heating veg is expensive. X
Can`t remember, but do you have an air fryer?. I use mine a lot.
@@susanyates4233 No Sean doesn't have an air fryer.
We always had a bowl of runner beans with gravy and mint sauce for supper on a Sunday night. When we went to my grannies house as a kid. ❤❤
I am glad you showed the opened up cathedral way. My grandad took my 8 yr old Dad down to see it being closed up back in the 40,s I think. So a few years ago when I heard they were opening it up, I took my Dad to see the works. Must take him down to see the finished result.
Yes late 1940's when they renamed it Churchill Way
I went down from Swansea and saw the canal on Churchill Way for the first time a few weeks ago. Looks really nice when it's lit up at night.
Toothbrush holder or for sugar or coffee or a mini vase with flowers inside or grow some herbs inside 😊
Hi Sean , I would throw the cup away because using it to hold pens on my desk would only remind me of the not so fun experience surrounding it whenever I look at the cup. So there you have my opinion :-)
I'm glad you had a good weekend. Cardiff looks really nice, thanks for showing us round. I love mint sauce and gravy.
I was privileged to be chosen to attend the recording of Friday Night is Music Night BBC National Orchestra of Wales in the Millennium Centre last Wednesday 22nd.with Stephen Bell , Tim Hower and Juliette Crosbie The show will be on Radio 3 June 14 th Pure excellence from start to finish. Friday Night is Music Night.
Hey Sean, I would repurpose that broken cup as a small flower pot and put it out in the garden :)
I put mint sauce in my gravy it’s amazing ❤
Taste sensation! 😋
Dear Sean, there is a CZcamsr Peter Santenello (watched the vlog about Hawaii yesterday with the title: They've Escaped Civilization Homesteading in the Jungle) who has made very nice documentaries about Hawaii. About the real Hawaii and not the tourist side of Hawaii. Very nice. Well worth watching, his other documentaries are also beautiful.
He is superb
Was going to write the same thing, this is really worth watching. Peter Santenello is very good. Sean it’s worth watching. I’ve been around most of USA watching out of the way places. He talks to the locals. Excellent.
Agree! Peter Santenello's vids are awesome. Packed with uncommon unadvertised info.
I completely agree!
My mother and I simply enjoy watching you chatting away and telling us about your day. The first minister story had us in hysterics! Love that! Keep up the great channel and stories. Keep on stirrin' xx. 🥄🙂🙂
If you want a china set, try local auction house's, far cheaper!
Hi Sean. We visited Hawaii in April 1996 when we returned from Australia. We stayed a month & did the 4 main islands spending one week on each. Lahaina was the favourite but sadly raised to the ground now. However April is beautiful weather wise a lovely 24°.. & on our wish list at that time of year was to go out on the water to see the whales which we did , something I will never ever forget & a must do! We did it on a shoe string booking everything ourselves & self catering or eating out which was reasonable back then. Snorkeling is another must do! & swimming with the amazing sea life on the reefs. Plan ahead, leave nothing to the last moment & you will have the holiday of a lifetime 💙🤍❤
Sean, Have you tried to put a piece of wood from wall to wall where the fridge is all the way to under the cabinets. You can paint it black or cover it with black contact paper so it looks similar to the rest of the kitchen counters. Now you can have the fridge, your microwave and a small shelf to use as a small pantry, maybe to have your kitchen appliances or put away your pots and pans. That will look something like this: the sink and window, to the right of that the shelf, again to the right of the shelf will be the fridge and last but not least the microwave. This will give you more counter space and you still have the use of the cabinets under the fridge. Is just an idea.
Hawaii in October is perfect. We enjoyed two weeks there a year ago. The weather was warm but not hot. Enjoyed the beaches, historic sites and watched some championship surfing competitions. Amazing. We were staying on the island of Oahu for this visit. Stayed in the capitol city of Honolulu. I can list some places that are a must see if you are interested. A car is definitely needed to tour the island and enjoy the various beaches, little towns and historic sites. Pearl Harbor is a must see.
Nice one Sean - can relate to much of what you talk about - yup for me its onion gravy and mint sauce mixed with leftover veggies, or better still a lovely big portion of bubble and squeak🍲🍲
Ooooo bubble and squeak. You are talking my language. 🙂
I was at Uni in Cardiff 30 years ago. I remember a cookie shop, did huge dinner place size cookies loved by us students, as you could have names, celebration writibg on etc. I wonder if that is still there? Loved your walking tour. I remember Cardiff town centre always crowded and the shopping centre full. Hope you didnt say anything that could allow you to be sued by our ex first minister 😅
My husband and I went to Hawaii in 1977. I am glad I went then, but would not wish to go back now. A coke drink was $5 then. Can't imagine prices now. We went to 4 islands, Honolulu is was just a big city. You should plan to visit the other islands.
I love listening to you. Your voice is nice and calming, no big drama, just every day life. 🐱
How great that you got to see that play and amazing you sat next to Mark Drayford Or he sat next to you 😀
Love the video and your recounting of events as always.
Sorry about your broken mug🙂↕️
Good pen holder ☺️
That early walk sounds great but I am so sorry you got soaked 😒
A steel band playing in the land of gorgeous Welsh voices . Says it all 😢 The high street has died, everywhere is the same…
Thanks for showing us around Cardiff it looks very impressive. No more trips to Too good to Waste then if you are saving to go to Hawaii. Don't fancy that bedtime drink, might be alright during the day. Enjoy your afternoon naps, even better when you can do that in your shed.
Love love love your mint sauce gravy drink! Will be giving it ago. Also always enjoys your videos, content and your clear Welsh speaking/ singing voice , always a pleasure too. Martha 🎼
I used to go shopping in Cardiff often with my sister. Brought back memories especially St David’s centre. Seems like only yesterday I was last there. We took the train from Llantwit. Lovely video Sean 👏
Enjoyed seeing Cardiff again. I lived and worked there for a while and love Cardiff Castle and the parks. We went back last month to see a show and stayed in an Airbnb almost in Bute Park. Also went for a drive and a walk around about the place I grew up, so much has changed. I have experienced a few broken items in the post so I no longer order breakables on line if I can help it. Looking forward to seeing that shed up and functional 😊
I Love your harmonica opening song....its such and easy going happy tune. I find myself humming it while I garden. The broken cup story....wow it looked fairly well packaged sad state of affairs.....Normally I try to repurpose things too, but if it's giving a bad feeling everytime you use it. I say toss it if it's not bringing joy, in your life ....But it's up to you, if you love the cup, and it makes you happy that's different. I ask myself would my life be happier with it or without it? I am giving a lot to goodwill to repurpose. Simple life.
Good morning Sean.. lovely to see a bit of Cardiff, I have never been there..Glad you enjoyed the play too and what about Hawaii, wow how exciting for you ! Shame about your mug, but it gave me a chuckle about China . .Have a good day today, drizzling here, so my plans of gardening have been scuppered . .
Do you think they have AI answering your mail? Seems like the sort of stupid mistake it would make.
Best for hiking and hidden, amazing waterfalls is Kauai. Must have a car to explore and get away from touristy places. Lots of rain but always at night . Of course, the beaches are amazing, too.
Good morning Sean, happy to hear you had a good weekend, I liked the look of Cardiff, it's very clean and well spaced,im sure it gets quite a bit of tourism there.The shops being closed down seems to be an issue everywhere.good that you are having a nap in the afternoon's to recharge the batteries! I sometimes have a 20 minute doze when ive come home from work. Hawaii sounds a nice idea, I think you may look quite fetching in a grass skirt 😉 take care Sean 💜
Yes Cardiff has the same problems as most towns and cities with shops closing just past St David's shopping centre there is another even bigger shopping centre that us even bigger.
Sean, the canal never had boats it was used to take water from the River Taff to Cardiff Docks to keep the water levels up. Plenty to see and as you say a lot has changed since you lived there.
I ordered a dozen jars of Marmalade last December from Fortnum's...one had arrived smashed up. Quite a mess. They refunded after I had provided a photo!
Cardiff centre is looking good. A great pity about the boarded up shops though. Price of rents or leases probably. I miss having my apartment in Wales. I was there for 9 days in December so definitely not the same. I do love my life in Cyprus though ❤
The world is changing so fast! Thank goodness we still have merry go rounds for old fashioned pleasures!
Hi Sean, We've had a couple of mugs break that we've wanted to keep but not F&M ones! We just glued the handles on and stood them on top of the kitchen cupboard on display. We won't risk using them ofc but as they had sentimental value it means we can still see them. 🙂
Have you found the glass panes for the shed on the other allotment site yet?! Just a reminder from one old guy that tends to misplace stuff to another! Lol... As for Hawaii, it depends on which island you go to. I have a personal love of Oahu and Pearl Harbor specifically, but Navy so I would go see the Arizona Memorial whenever we would pull into the harbor. The battleship Missouri, where the Japanese signed the surrender, is also ported in Pearl now as well. I was able to get a tour onboard when she was anchored in Bremerton, Washington in the mothball fleet at the Naval Shipyard many years ago. A fantastic bit of history there!
No, am going to have to buy some more.
Me too Angela, never seen the spice rack. Well done. I’ve stopped collecting now, but continuing looking for a couple of plant pots. Find it difficult to find the right sizes.
Enjoy your collecting. 🐞
I’ve only been to Hawaii once and really enjoyed my trip. I would recommend the big island, Hawaii, the variety of scenery is amazing. I stayed in Kona and really enjoyed it. I loved Maui but my favorite place was Lahaina which is still severely damaged by wildfires. Honolulu and it’s island Oahu is much more crowded.
Used to stay up at grans and watch prisoner cell block aswel. Brilliant i watched the remake and its very good. Have a good week
❤I absolutely love Cardiff. Great restaurants and gorgeous shops. The University is amazing too. And on top of that they are very helpful to wheelchair users🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Michael Sheen is one of my favourite actors. P.s I always stir my gravy alot!!😆
Mark Drakeford, tyrant!
Cardiff bay looks interesting.
You're like a comfy pair of slippers Sean 💜 and how I laughed about your comment to Mark Drakeford about the 20 mph signs... hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
Your shed windows are most likely in the exact spot where the delivery person left them when they delivered the shed to the bottom of the plot before you moved the walls up to the top of the plot
They aren’t.
Used to work in Hawaii. Oahu is way too touristy; Maui’s gotten too resort -focused. The Big Island has an amazing variety of landscapes, plus horseback riding and hiking. Kauai is awesome, beaches, mountains, canyons, and Molokai is generally less crowded. Lanai is ultra-expensive, with limited places to stay. All depends what you’re looking for. Try to go in the off-season - after the summer heat and crowds, before the winter visitors take over. February -April, end September-beginning November used to be the best times.
Gravy! I'll be having that tomorrow. Had boiled potatoes fried in butter 🧈 the other day after months of low carb and it was heavenly. Down 35 pounds so can modify what I eat. China: look at the places that sell used sets you might find something vintage and to your taste. I like things that had a life with someone else but now need a new owner. I had half a slice of cinnamon raisin bread with butter and am on cloud nine. Vegetable stew tomorrow. Step counters have a setting for stride length, which is important. I have a shorter stride. And if I don't move my arm it doesn't always count. But if I use a map version it seems pretty accurate. Sometimes I walk zig zags and patterns which makes a funny end of walk map to amuse friends on the same app.
the step counter measures the individual wearing it. maybe the most steps were for someone with shorter stride. That person would have to take many more steps than someone with a longer stride. I get around 100 steps a minute at regular walking speed. I have short legs.
Cardiff looks lovely injoyed your video thank you
We don't ship to China...
Because of you, I just had leek soup and loved it!!! Next time I'm
trying leeks in an omelet. I'll be buying them from now on!!!
Your mug probably wasn't damaged by Fortnum and Mason but by the shipping company throwing it into the back of their delivery van.
Customer service isn't what it used to be lol, we don't ship to China lol. You made me chuckle when you said you were sweating cobs I've not heard anyone say that in ages it was lovely to hear lol it took me back. Lovely video Sean thank you x
I found this video funny.you just couldn't make it up regarding the broken cup.as to the mist that falls on you by the river i love that especially on a really hot day.brilliant!.thank you for the video.positivity peace and love ♥️
Lovely chat, Sean. What an interesting weekend. I don't think I will be joining you for gravy and mint sauce, especially late at night. My poor stomach wouldn't cope with that.😅
Hawaii is beautiful. Each island has its own unique landscape. Make a list of places you’d like to see, and plan around that.
Churchill Way looks fantastic.
Saw a review of Nye online, looked fantastic. Glad you managed to see it.
Cardiff has gone the same way as London if you catch my drift.
And like London I'll never visit for the rest of my life.
Great video Sean. Especially enjoy the general chat about everyday things.
You should get a light wait packer Mac wind sheeter that is lined so that do not get clammy
Lovely video , nice to see more parts of Wales & how annoying , the mug that you ordered was broken .
Have a fab day Sean 😊
Hi Sean, pity about the broken mug. I have always enjoyed freshly baked bread and gravy, i never thought about adding mint sauce, I'll definitely try it, sounds delish. Gale x
Hi Sean. Never been to Cardiff, it looks lovely. You have a smashing shopping centre, even though a few shops have closed. Your chicken, veg and gravy looked good. Like hot pots and stews, taste better day after. 👍😊
Was just thinking of you Sean. Having a cuppa in bed. Buy portmeirion pottery. I've got botanical garden. You just keep adding to it. Love your vlogsx
I collected Portmerion botanic garden too. It’s beautiful isn’t it?🐞
@@carole5951 I've been collecting for 35 years. I've got all sorts. I got a spice rack from a charity shop, unusual find. X
That is spectacular!
Good one Sean! 👍👍
I was in Cardiff last September and saw the square around the Millennium Centre. I believe Welsh Parliament is nearby. Lovely pedestrian friendly streets in the city. I enjoyed it.
That dinner looks gorgeous! 😋😋😋
Try mint sauce with lettuce Sean. Sound weird but works very well. There's always some left over from the Lamb Roast ;-)
A bit like chicken and strawberries - wonderful.
Arghh Prisoner, what a great show, superb acting… loved the old bird, forgot her name …
Lizzie Birdsworth.
Can I find this on Brit Box? Does anyone know?
Hi Sean,that step counter thingy doesn’t know how big your stride is,so it will always give an estimate unless you enter your personal details on the app.
Cardiff looks nice was just thinking about sundays at my grans roast beef with all the trimmings and gravey made with meat juice bootifull
'We don't ship to China' 🤣😂that did make me laugh! Lovely vlog, your left over Sunday tea looked very nice. Lovely vlog
If you stay on the island Oahu there are public buses that will take you all over the island. You can purchase the bus cards at most ABC stores. Lots of history lessons to learn, beautiful beachs when you get away from Honolulu. (Which has a lot of homeless people) Fuel for cars is expensive and finding a place to park is a challenge. Most places , parks and museums, require reservations in advance. We were there December 2022, between the busy Thanksgiving holiday and busy Christmas/New Year. Weather was in the mid 70's. Best of luck.
Good morning.I went to Cardiff to a Christmas market which was located somewhere opposite the castle and through a shopping mall/centre?We went on a coach and almost missed our ride home due to the main street being closed off to traffic as a football match was on and all the fans were being escorted to the ground by police on horses.Troube was no one told the coach company so they had to park elsewhere and we werent told where..eventually we found it.!
Ha ha ha " sweating cobs " that made me laugh. Not heard that saying for yonks Sean. Thank you for making me smile on a downer day.
Butiful. 😊
used to watch pcbh on a black and white portable telly that had dials on it to change channel and volume 🙂
Lovely 🥰 video Sean
Have you tried a cup of beef oxo, it’s delicious 😋 especially in cooler days 🙏🐈🐈⬛
You've had a jam-packed weekend. I have been to Kauai Island and its nice. Small island. Lots to see. Its a long flight from London. You may want to book some activities in advance and figure in the jet lag. I had a timeshare and had to rent a car. I think a package deal might work better if you want a car.
What a lovely town
Hawaii's high season is the winter. Everything will be more expensive from September 15 to April 15. I recommend going just before or after the season for best weather and lower rates. For me the most interesting islands are Kauai, "the garden isle", for natural beauty (don't miss Waimea, Hawaii's answer to the Grand Canyon) and the Big Island for volcano sightseeing (helicopter ride over the eruption, hiking on old craters and lava fields). If you're into surfing, the north shore of Oahu (the island where Honolulu is located) is the place to be. Also on the north shore is the Polynesian Cultural Center with craft demos, authentic luaus and hula/fire dancing shows. Honolulu is worth about a 2-3 hour visit to souvenir shop and/or look at Waikiki Beach, but traffic is dreadful all over that island. A fun place to shop is Bailey's second hand store (in the Diamond Head neighborhood) for a huge selection of vintage Hawaiian shirts and other kitschy memorabilia such as hula dancer lamps. Maui is nothing but a tourist trap.
You do make me laugh Sean, I can just imagine the scene, Prisoner Cell block H and the mintsauce gravy and bread 😂 Also those step counter things, absolute rubbish, mine said I'd done 2000 steps this morning and I only just got out of bed!
All the best Sean 😊
Hhi Sean I am a new subscriber to your channel an really enjoying your content really interesting
Liked seeing Cardiff thank you