Four Seasons In Five Minutes - Original song by SJones

 [Verse 1]

Put my shorts on

Sky looked kinda nice

Mam said take your coat

I should’ve took her advice

One step out the door

Ah

Lovely bit of blue

By the time I reach the corner shop

I’m soaked straight through

[Chorus]

Weather in Wales is on the wine again

Raining on my head

Then sun

Then hailstones

Then

Snow on my driveway

Sun on my face

Thermals in July

This land’s a state

Yeah

Weather in Wales

It’s lost the plot today

Four seasons in five minutes

Then it does it all again

[Verse 2]

Suncream on my nose

Then the sky just screams

Pebbles from the clouds

Bouncing off my jeans

Blink and it’s December

White on every car

Next blink

Neighbour’s in a deckchair

Grilling like a star (what’s going on?)

[Chorus]

Weather in Wales is on the wine again

Raining on my head

Then sun

Then hailstones

Then

Snow on my driveway

Sun on my face

Thermals in July

This land’s a state

Yeah

Weather in Wales

It’s lost the plot today

Four seasons in five minutes

Then it does it all again

[Bridge]

One day warm

Next day Baltic cold

I dress in layers

Like I’m 90 years old

Flip-flops

Scarf

Gloves and shades as well

Pack for a weekend

To walk to Tesco’s shelf (hey!)

[Chorus]

Weather in Wales is on the wine again

Raining on my head

Then sun

Then hailstones

Then

Snow on my driveway

Sun on my face

Thermals in July

This land’s a state

Yeah

Weather in Wales

It’s properly on the pull

Four seasons in five minutes

And they all turn up in full

Project Hail Mary FILM REVIEW

A Wail Of A Time! 🪨👎

Project Hail Mary is based on the novel by Andy Weir and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and it delivers a compelling mix of science, suspense, comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. It’s a story that manages to feel both epic in scale and deeply personal at the same time. Going into this film, there was a lot of hype, especially because of the massive success of Weir’s previous adaptation, The Martian. Add Ryan Gosling as the lead, and expectations were understandably high, particularly with it being based on another well-loved Weir novel.

The movie follows Ryland Grace, a man who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memories gradually return, he discovers he’s on a last-chance mission to save Earth from certain annihilation. From that point on, the film becomes a tense survival story filled with problem-solving, discovery, humour, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists.

I went into Project Hail Mary not really knowing what to expect (I haven’t read the book) but it honestly surprised me in a good way. One thing I really enjoyed was how the film made the science interesting instead of boring. Normally that kind of thing can drag, but here it actually made me more invested because you’re basically solving the problems alongside him.

Much like The Martian, it focuses on realistic scientific challenges but presents them in a way that feels engaging rather than overwhelming. Each breakthrough feels rewarding. Also, for an end-of-the-world type film, it doesn’t lean too heavily into dread or existential crisis like others in the genre, which was refreshing.

The lead character is another highlight. Ryland Grace isn’t your typical action hero, he’s relatable, often unsure, and occasionally overwhelmed. That makes his journey feel more grounded and believable, which adds to the emotional impact. 

Visually, the film captures the isolation of space really well while still keeping things engaging. There’s also a strong emotional core that develops as the story progresses, adding depth beyond just survival and science.

It’s also great to see practical effects and puppetry being used. Rocky (our beloved rock friend) is easily one of the heart and soul elements of the film. Honestly, we love you Rocky, you are amaze, amaze, amaze. His audio design was incredible, and the soundtrack was beautiful too.

Overall, Project Hail Mary is an intelligent and engaging sci-fi film that offers more than just spectacle. It’s a story about survival, problem-solving, and connection in the most unexpected circumstances. It’s also a genuinely fun watch and a great big-screen experience, it's a film that you need to see on the big screen. A must-watch for fans of smart, character-driven sci-fi, especially if you enjoyed The Martian, Ryan Gosling, or Andy Weir’s work

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Why Do We Love Video Games? FREE EBOOK

THE LINK NO LONGER WORKS BUT THE BOOK WILL BE RE_PUBLISHED HERE ON MY BLOG AND I WILL BE BRINGING AN UPDATED VERSION OUT IN 2026

Why Do We Love Video Games? 

A History Of Love 

Written By Scott Jones

Is a free ebook available to read and download from today, in which Scott Jones delves deep inside his thoughts and inside a culture so epic and diverse and discusses in depth all about Video Games. From their rich history to their technological advances to the good side and bad side of gaming to find out why do we love video games. Scott is joined by his friends who take on this topic in this free downloadable ebook from Scott and his friends. This was originally published in 2017. Re uploaded to the blog 2026.

2025 UPDATE - THIS BOOK IS BEING REWORKED BUT FOR NOW PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ THIS FIRST VERSION. 

Things That I Do - Original song lyrics by SJones

[Verse 1]

Boots sink deep in the frozen ground

Mud on our faces

Smoke all around

You pass me bread with a shaking hand

Say

"Son, Hold tight to whatever you can"

[Chorus]

We fight the dark with borrowed light

Side by side in the broken night

If this is where our last stand lands

I’ll meet my fate with your name in my hands

Father and son in a stolen time

Two shadows stuck on the same thin line

If I fall first

If you fall too

I’ll carry you home in the things that I do

[Verse 2]

Shells write fire on a paper sky

You shout my name as the dirt flies high

We dive together in the shattered rain

Your shoulder pressed to my ribs like a chain

You say

"If I go, Boy, Don’t stand still, Walk out of this with your stubborn will"

I see the fear that you try to hide

Same brown eyes as mine

Just a little more tired

[Chorus]

We fight the dark with borrowed light

Side by side in the broken night

If this is where our last stand lands

I’ll meet my fate with your name in my hands

Father and son in a stolen time

Two shadows stuck on the same thin line

If I fall first

If you fall too

I’ll carry you home in the things that I do

[Bridge]

Morning creeps in through the wire and bones

Rats and letters and dents in our souls

You show me a picture

Creased and worn

A baby boy in your arms by the door

"That was you" 

you laugh through the cold

"All the reason I ever had to grow old"

Now we’re here

Same coat

Same name

Praying this mud forgets our faces and our age

[Chorus]

We fight the dark with borrowed light

Side by side in the broken night

If this is where our last stand lands

I’ll meet my fate with your name in my hands

Father and son in a stolen time

Two shadows stuck on the same thin line

If I walk out and you’re not through

I’ll carry you home in the things that I do

(yeah) I’ll carry you home in the things that I do

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