The object of the game is to empty all the bins from each road into the dustcart which is slowly moving up the road, returning the empty bin from where it was collected, before your bonus points reduce to zero. If you step on the grass the bonus score will reduce rapidly, but you can increase it by completing tasks you are asked to do by householders (leave the house by holding the down key). Your score is increased for each bin emptied. Some houses will have dogs in them, which will chase you if you step on the grass, and if they bite you, your injury will result in a limp, which will slow you down. The same effect will occur if you are knocked down by a bike. If you choose to go into the cafe or pub to collect valuable bonus points, beware of over-eating or drinking too much. If your bonus score is reduced to zero you will be allowed two more attempts to improve. Should you mis-judge crossing the road and are hit by a car the game will end.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 47 - Sophie Ellis Bextor (Murder on the Dance Floor)
And guess who we named our daughter Sophie after? :)
It's murder on the dance floor
You'd better not kill the groove
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 46 - Pet Shop Boys (Integral)
Obviously not one of their more popular tracks, but that doesn't mean it's not any good. Far from it.
I love blaring this one out.
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 45 - The Piranhas (Tom Hark)
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 44 - The Piranhas (Zambezi)
A cover of Zambezi by Lou Busch and his Orchestra, this version was released back in 1982 by The Piranhas (and featuring Boring Bob Grover - The Man With The Golden Trumpet) where it entered into the UK Top 40 in September/October. I was but a 5 year old lad with obviously no decent taste in music.
"Well if my bank should phone, tell them I ain't at home,
Just say I packed my plastic bag and went away.
As for the landlord's rent, I spent it on a tent,
So if he's asking questions, you'll know what to say.
You don't get lyrics like that anymore.
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Now That's What I Call Stuart's Favourite Music 43 - The Carpenters (Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft)
I vaguely remember first listening to this one night in the 80s when my Dad put it on, and I've loved it ever since.
Enjoy this, the recognized Anthem of World Contact Day.
Hey babe, what would you like to hear?