67. Spring 2025 Plans and Busy Weekend - Living Alone in Wales (May Bank Holiday 2024) 

There is something very comforting about Sean’s videos. A little reminder to enjoy the simple things in life 😊

Buy your china from charity and secondhand shops Sean. You will save a fortune!!!!

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.

Mark Drakeford, tyrant! Cardiff bay looks interesting.

The shops are closed because people are buying everything online. :-(

Hilarious that you said “20mph lark” mark drayford was the guy who made it happen! lol

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….

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

If you want a china set, try local auction house's, far cheaper!

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.

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. ❤❤❤

In case they wanted to " play funny buggers" later...cracked me up never heard that before...thanks for the out loud laugh.

The cup had so much wrapping on I can't believe it was broken. 😮

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.

Toothbrush holder or for sugar or coffee or a mini vase with flowers inside or grow some herbs inside 😊

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.

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.

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. 🥄🙂🙂

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.

Dear Sean, there is a RU-vidr 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.

Constantly stirring that flipping gravy was doing my head in!!!!🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

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🍲🍲

I put mint sauce in my gravy it’s amazing ❤

Hey Sean, I would repurpose that broken cup as a small flower pot and put it out in the garden :)

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.

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!!!

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 😅

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!!!

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 🤣🤣🤣

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.

Blimey FORTNUM & MASON!! I think you're earning too much 😂🤣 It's a disgrace it turns up broken at 25 or 30 Quid for a mug they should send you a butler to make your cuppa for you 😂🙄 just kidding... it is annoying especially if you're waiting a long time 🤷‍♀️ btw try their Royal Blend loose tea it's really lovely I have it for Sunday best 😉

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. ❤❤

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.

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 ❤

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 😒

The world is changing so fast! Thank goodness we still have merry go rounds for old fashioned pleasures!

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.

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 . .

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.

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 👏

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 💜

Michael Sheen is one of my favourite actors. P.s I always stir my gravy alot!!😆

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 😊

A steel band playing in the land of gorgeous Welsh voices . Says it all 😢 The high street has died, everywhere is the same…

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!

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.

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.

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.

BACK in the 70s and early 80s I knew my way around Cardiff like the back of my hand. Now I'm a stranger

Try living in New Mexico in the USA and having someone tell you they don't ship out of country

❤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🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

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.

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.

Lol 😅xx

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.

Oh my goodness I new Cardiff like the back of my hand as I did Pontypridd now after 41 yrs I don't recognise anything. Every Saturday being club members we would go to Cardiff to watch the Cardiff. Then on Wednesdays we would travel away to matches. Great times. I'd be lost there now how sad

Wasn't it Mark Drayford and his Government that introduced the 20 mph speed limit? Now it's making him late lol.

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. 🙂

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. 🐱

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.

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

Hi Sean, love your video's. What was the bottle of sauce you added on top of the gravy. Then put in the fridge? 🤔😊

I do love to drop in and have a cup of tea with you Sean .. why would the former first minister not have been allowed to see the production ? … is it the political content . Busy weekend for you I’m not convinced on your half and half brew mind you ❤️

Great video Sean. Especially enjoy the general chat about everyday things.

Mark Drayford sitting up in the gods😮 not so well paid now I guess.

Hhi Sean I am a new subscriber to your channel an really enjoying your content really interesting

Cardiff looks lovely injoyed your video thank you

Hawaii is way cheaper during winter also less crowded.

Good old days the dr actually came to your house.Must admit glad i didnt gave to sit next to the man next to you.

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

You should get a light wait packer Mac wind sheeter that is lined so that do not get clammy

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

Hi what about the fire that was in hawaii, Really bad thought it was finished place

Oh dear. Shame about the chap you sat next to at the theatre! 😮🤪 Not my favourite.

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 🎼

Churchill Way looks fantastic.

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'd use the handle less mug for used tea bags 🎉

Just an FYI Hawaii is very expensive. Be prepared for that.

Fortnum and Mason should have replaced the broken cup with a new one... Plus a refund... 😢

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.

Try mint sauce with lettuce Sean. Sound weird but works very well. There's always some left over from the Lamb Roast ;-)

Hawaii is beautiful. Each island has its own unique landscape. Make a list of places you’d like to see, and plan around that.

Gravy drink ,,,,,,,,,, yuk !

Saw a review of Nye online, looked fantastic. Glad you managed to see it.

Arghh Prisoner, what a great show, superb acting… loved the old bird, forgot her name …

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.

Your mug probably wasn't damaged by Fortnum and Mason but by the shipping company throwing it into the back of their delivery van.

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.

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 😊

The gravy sounded alarmingly lovely Sean 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 but we all luv ya so, your not on report 😂😂😂😂😂 Seriously though… shame about the cup that’s really annoying a pen holder or plant holder maybe? Anyway, when you mentioned about the gravy and mint sauce with bread I thought that did sound somehow very intriguing. Thank you for another fantastic Vlog even though loud gravy gate is in the mix for future discussions 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Have a good one ❤ the old farts over here in Lincolnshire.

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 me old China, you ask about Hawaii. Living in BC Canada Hawaii is only five hours flight away from Vancouver, we have been a few times. September is a good time to go , all the school kids from the US and Canada are back to school so there are less tourists and the weather is good . Maui is a great island to go to beautiful beaches for snorkelling , turtles and tropical fish in pretty shallow water . There is an extinct volcano Haleakala you can drive up to from sea level to 10,000 feet up , it’s a really good paved road. And lots of hiking trails up there. It is a tropical paradise, beautiful. Rent a condo or air b&b then you can buy your own food locally and save money on eat out for all your meals it is worth it . Take you shorts and sandals for sure , you will need them lol. Enjoyed your video today.

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.

If it’s a pleasant mug to drink from I would use it for its origional purpose! I like drinking my hot chocolate or latte fromFrench coffee bowls which are made sans handles! 😄

Do you know when thye stopped running electric trams in Cardiff I think it was sometime in1969 or could be 1970 it was the day we moved to Wales (Porthcawl) from Hampshire

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. 👍😊

The broken Mug, whilst it was from Fortum & Mason, tbh as it is broken already, unless you desperately require a mug to hold your pens on your desk, I would smash it & use it for broken crockery in a pot. Simply because to look at something broken and so many negative experiences (on every level) would repeat the negative experiences in my head. Imho, the only thing beautiful to come of it would be broken crocks in the bottom of a beautiful flowering plant pot. (Or at 2nd best till then, store twine or plant labels in it, pending time for requiring broken crockery. Whilst I love to fix, repair, upcycle and reuse stuff, constantly looking at broken and items.associated with negative experiences, I have found plays negative things on my mind, until either they are gone forever or upped into something truely worthwhile. I'm sure you have a lovely little flower pot that would serve well for your pens, or maybe a mug of happy, creative & favourable times. It would be different if the item needed a quick fix, that you could do, that would then restore it to former glory or beyond, or a creative challenge to achieve / inspire / aspire to. Bonus about the shed base :) You never know one of the windows might fit the shed.