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Everyone is up in arms here about the train fares\u2026.they are going up by 4 \u2013 10%....some geek from the rail companies insists they are not making a profit.\u2026nothing has changed on the trains .. you still have to stand nose to nose at rush hour....and rumour has it they are stopping Bus and Train passes \u2026looks like I\u2019ll be making a banner and getting my marching boots on.\n \nAlso car insurance is also getting silly for younger drivers\u2026it can cost up to 3 Grand\u2026. parking legislation has also been changed to include distance from the pavement\u2026.you have to be within 29 inches from the pavement or you get a ticket\u2026\n \nThere was a very interesting programme on tv about \u201cThe world\u2019s richest songs\u201d\u2026it was the top ten highest earning songs\u2026.\u201dYesterday\u201d was in there as was \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d\u2026.the 10 consisted of songs which had been recorded by multiple artists over the years thus making big royalties. The top song which has earned 30 million was\u2026wait for it\u2026\u201dHappy Birthday\u201d. The programme included interviews with people involved with the songs and one was \u201cPretty Woman\u201d and they interviewed James Burton who played on the 80\u2019s Orbison concert.\nThe interview was at Fort Perch Rock on one of his visits\u2026and at the risk of dropping a name I\u2019ve performed this song on two occasions with Mr.Burton\u2026so there!!\n \nGary Barlowe had a show over the festive period \u201cGary Barlowe and friends\u201d\u2026.great show\u2026great band and a few surprises\u2026James Corden did a spot with Gary and was really good\u2026as was Peter Kay. What I love about Gary B. is he can do it live with or without a band\u2026the lad is brilliant.