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0:00:19 > 0:00:20- Good morning, Wil.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- Good morning, Wil.- - How are you?
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- "When I am old and honoured
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- "With money in my purse..."
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- Where do you think I am?
0:00:30 > 0:00:32- That's right - I'm in Aberdaron.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- I was quoting - Cynan's delightful verse.
0:00:35 > 0:00:42- Today, I'm visiting a postman who - has worked here for over 40 years.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- His name is William Jones - - another Jones, like me!
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- He's about to retire.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- Let's go and find him.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09- March 2016
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Good gracious!
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- Here he comes.
0:01:25 > 0:01:26- Good morning!
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- I'm very well, how are you?
0:01:29 > 0:01:30- I was wondering where you were!
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- I was wondering where you were!- - You know how it is!
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- I'm running a bit late.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- I'm running a bit late.- - Is this your first port of call?
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- This is my first port of call.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- I'll switch off and get on with it.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- You'd better close the window.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45- Yes, I always close it.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- You always have to lock everything.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- The postman has served - his community well over the years.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- At one time, he dealt - with every single parcel and letter.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- Methods and technologies - have developed over the years...
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- ..but Wil's approach to his work - remains the same.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- Right.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15- What's that gadget?
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- What's that gadget?- - It's for scanning this box.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- Everything must be scanned.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- We're going to the Ty Newydd Hotel.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- We're going to the Ty Newydd Hotel.- - Isn't it a bit early?!
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Yes, but they'll give you - a drink of water!
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Is anyone around?
0:02:32 > 0:02:33- Hear, hear!
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- They're busy, washing dishes!
0:02:40 > 0:02:41- The Ship, next.
0:02:43 > 0:02:44- How are you today?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- No-one here, either.
0:02:48 > 0:02:49- We're going round the block, now.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- We're going round the block, now.- - Round the block.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- We're going round the back.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- There are steps - be careful.
0:02:57 > 0:02:58- There's a cat over there.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- There's a cat over there.- - Don't worry about it.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- It must be someone's birthday!
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- Yes, a birthday.
0:03:05 > 0:03:06- A birthday.
0:03:07 > 0:03:08- Are you coming down?
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- Yes, I'll come down.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- Take care.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- You've been doing this - for over 40 years.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- You know your way around.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- The houses are the same, - but the people have changed a lot.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- But you're still a familiar figure.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- Yes, 'visitorians' know me well.
0:03:29 > 0:03:30- They often ask after me.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- I don't know what they'll do - after I retire.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- What did you call them - - 'visitorians'?!
0:03:37 > 0:03:38- That's a good one!
0:03:39 > 0:03:40- Look, the sea!
0:03:41 > 0:03:42- It's like a millpond.
0:03:44 > 0:03:45- What could be better?
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- "The cliffs of Aberdaron - and the wild waves on the shore."
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- Look, a little yellow fishing boat.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Bardsey Island - lies just past the headland.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- Porth Meudwy is over there.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- It's a very peaceful spot.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- There's still post to deliver.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07- There's still post to deliver.- - Yes, we'd better get on.
0:04:08 > 0:04:09- Hi, Pete!
0:04:10 > 0:04:11- OK, thank you.
0:04:11 > 0:04:12- OK, thank you.- - Alright?
0:04:13 > 0:04:14- He stuck his head out of the window!
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- He stuck his head out of the window!- - Yes, the old boy.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- You've been doing this - for over 40 years.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- You know these people well.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- Yes, of course I do.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25- People I've known since birth.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- People I've known since birth.- - There are little shops everywhere.
0:04:29 > 0:04:30- Where are you going next?
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- Where are you going next?- - To Eleri Stores.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- This is a proper village shop.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- That's right.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- Gareth, how are you?
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- Gareth, how are you?- - Wil, how are things?
0:04:40 > 0:04:41- How were your holidays?
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- How were your holidays?- - Fantastic, Wil!
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- Can you give me number 23?
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- Number 23 - of course.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Wil never gets a holiday!
0:04:49 > 0:04:50- I'll be on holiday for good, soon!
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- I'll be on holiday for good, soon!- - Yes, he'll have plenty of time off!
0:04:52 > 0:04:53- There you go, Wil.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- There you go, Wil.- - Thanks, Gareth - goodbye.
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- What next, Wil?
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- Spar is our next stop.
0:05:00 > 0:05:01- It's a post office, too.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- It's a post office, too.- - What's in Spar?
0:05:04 > 0:05:05- The papers are for Spar.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- What's this - the post office?
0:05:10 > 0:05:11- What's this - the post office?- - The post office and Spar.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- Sion and Sian run the post office.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16- They have a new bakery.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- We'll pull in here.
0:05:21 > 0:05:22- Here we are.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- Here we are.- - Someone's waving.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- Good morning, how are you?
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- How's the postmistress?
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- How are you, Sian?
0:05:32 > 0:05:33- Very well, thanks.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- The sea is like a millpond today.
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- How many years have you been - a postman in Aberdaron?
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- It's been 43 years.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- And there's just one more day to go.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- And there's just one more day to go.- - Yes, just tomorrow to go.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56- It's come quickly.
0:05:56 > 0:05:57- It's come quickly.- - What are your memories?
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- I have very sweet memories.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01- Memories such as...
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- Periods of heavy snow that brought - the community closer together.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- It's a very close-knit community.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- When heavy snows occur, - everyone helps each other.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- There's a sense of friendship...
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- ..regardless of whether they're - English people or Welsh people.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- That's right, there's no difference.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- They're all good friends.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- I'll miss the people, - and I'll miss the area.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- It's a glorious area.
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- Are you working tomorrow?
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Are you working tomorrow?- - Yes, indeed.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- There's something there for you.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- Champion.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43- I'll be back before long.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- I'll see you later on.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- OK, ta-ra.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50- Another gift in the bag?
0:06:51 > 0:06:52- Yes, another gift.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Do you shop there regularly?
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Yes, and I pick up things - for other people.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- If someone needs milk or a loaf, - I'll fetch it for them.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- If I don't do it, who would?
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- You provide a link.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- If a postman couldn't find the time, - who could?
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- Let's move on!
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- Does the van ever break down?
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- Yes, it happens - - especially if it's an old van.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- Vans need care and attention.
0:07:29 > 0:07:35- "I'll meet you in Spar," and I'm - trying to get the van started.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- There's Becws.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- It's got everything you want.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- I can remember - the old tin shack bakery.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- This is the new building.
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- This won't take long.
0:07:49 > 0:07:50- They make nice cakes.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- They make nice cakes.- - They're excellent, the best in Llyn.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- Geraint, how are you?
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- Wil, how are you?
0:08:00 > 0:08:01- It's a fine morning.
0:08:01 > 0:08:02- It's a fine morning.- - Dei Jones is with me today.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- I can remember the old building.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07- This is very grand!
0:08:07 > 0:08:08- This is very grand!- - Yes, it's very posh!
0:08:09 > 0:08:10- Extremely posh!
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- I was given some little cakes, - when I visited.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15- Welsh cakes?
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- I'll take half a dozen of them.
0:08:18 > 0:08:19- We can eat them later.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- We can eat them later.- - Is this your last day?
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- No, I finish on Thursday.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24- Not long to go.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25- Not long to go.- - You'll be missed.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- I've been doing this - for over 40 years.
0:08:29 > 0:08:30- I have a cake for you.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- A little surprise for you.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- Good gracious!
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- Leave the bag open.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- Thank you very much.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- It's good in winter, when it's cold.
0:08:40 > 0:08:41- It's good in winter, when it's cold.- - Thank you very much.
0:08:42 > 0:08:43- How's Gill?
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- Gillian's making deliveries.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- You must know - everyone's cats, as well.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- He knows women's names, best of all!
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- Women, yes - and Geraint!
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Wil does the rounds as a teaser!
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- There's gossip about milkmen - - are postmen better or worse?!
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- What did you do - before you became a postman?
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- You must have been quite young.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- Very young - I was 23 years old - when I became a postman.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- I had worked on building sites, - and on a farm in Mynytho.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- I worked as a farmhand.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- Didn't your parents - have a smallholding?
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- That's right, 20 acres.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- They kept pigs...
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- ..and a cow and calf, - to provide milk.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- Mam made butter.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- Things have changed a lot, Dei.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- I spent six months as a trainee - in the Pwllheli area...
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- ..then this round came up, - I applied for it and got it.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- I've been here ever since.
0:09:56 > 0:10:01- Bill Wakeley, Ifan Howard and Brian - were the previous postmen.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- They had an old Morris Minor...
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- ..which gave way to a Vauxhall Viva - after I took over.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- That was replaced - by a Vauxhall Corsa.
0:10:11 > 0:10:12- The world moves on.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- I'm amazed at the distances - between villages.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22- It's the nature of the area - - this is a large round.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- How many miles do you travel?
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- I start off from Pwllheli - and I travel 75 to 80 miles.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- That's quite a round.
0:10:31 > 0:10:36- I like meeting people - if you - like people, it's an easy job.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41- Next, we have a school.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- # I visited a little school - in the countryside #
0:10:45 > 0:10:46- Is it playtime?
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- Is it playtime?- - The best time!
0:10:49 > 0:10:51- Its name is Ysgol Crud y Werin.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- Its name is Ysgol Crud y Werin.- - Ysgol Crud y Werin.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Who came up with that name?
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- Who came up with that name?- - RS Thomas.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- RS was the local vicar when I - started in this job, many years ago.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06- Hello, children!
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- Hello, children!- - Hello!
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- How are you today?
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- Here are the children.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13- Here are the children.- - How are you doing?
0:11:17 > 0:11:18- Are the children behaving?
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- Are the children behaving?- - Of course!
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- The children of Aberdaron - are good children!
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- How are you?
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- How are you?- - The children seem lively!
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- I was working when their - grandparents were at the school.
0:11:31 > 0:11:32- It's a lovely name.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- It's a lovely name.- - Crud y Werin.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- A cradle for the world.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37- Well done.
0:11:38 > 0:11:39- Are you ready for lunch?
0:11:40 > 0:11:41- Yes!
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- Me too!
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- We bought cakes at the shop, - to eat in the van.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- From Becws.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52- Nice to meet you.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- It's good - that you still have a school.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- It continues to grow.
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- All the best, children.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- Give my regards to all at home.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- Tell them that Wil and I - are working terribly hard!
0:12:08 > 0:12:09- Ta-ra!
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0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Who's the idiot who parked there?
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- We'll make it, just about.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- This is Dwylan - a nice name.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- Alwyn and Elin live here.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- How are you today?
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- Is Elin around?
0:12:44 > 0:12:45- Is Elin around?- - I'm not bad.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- Dei Jones wants to be a postman!
0:12:48 > 0:12:49- Dei Jones wants to be a postman!- - How are you?
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- Fine, I hope.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- I'm following him around!
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- You're a bit old for an apprentice!
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- You're a bit old for an apprentice!- - Well said!
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Would you like a cuppa, Dei?
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- The postman offering tea, - in someone else's house!
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- He knows his way around!
0:13:08 > 0:13:09- May I sit down?
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- May I sit down?- - He doesn't do much!
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- No really heavy work!
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- No really heavy work!- - Is that right?!
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- He talks to women all the time, - they're usually at home.
0:13:21 > 0:13:22- Yes, he likes women.
0:13:24 > 0:13:24- Here you go.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- Here you go.- - There's plenty of milk, Wil.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- Is there enough for Dei Jones?
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- Dei Jones is sitting in my chair.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33- Dei Jones is sitting in my chair.- - Thanks very much.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- I've been coming here - for over 43 years.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- Elin's parents lived in Caerau, - and they used to make tea for me.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- She lost her parents - several years ago.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- Do you have children - to take over the farm?
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- They don't want to farm.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- They don't want to farm.- - There's very little money in it.
0:13:54 > 0:13:59- Others earn thousands, sitting - with the central heating on all day.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- Farming is a tough job, especially - in a windy area like Aberdaron.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- The farms are too small.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- The farms are too small.- - Do you sing in a choir?
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- I'll tell you who my cousin is - - Alun, of John ac Alun.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- A wealthy family, then!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- I'm not wealthy!
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- I wasn't born to it!
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- I wasn't born to it!- - Well said!
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- We must go, but I'm sure you'll miss - the postman after he retires.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- We'll probably forget about him!
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- He doesn't always bring good news - - he brings bills!
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- He doesn't have much choice, really!
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- We have to go.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- I spend too much time talking.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- Nice to meet you.
0:14:45 > 0:14:46- Ta-ra.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- Ta-ra.- - All the best, Elin and Alwyn.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Excellent.
0:14:50 > 0:14:51- Nice people.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Nice people.- - Very good people.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- You run lots of errands for people.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- Yes, I suppose.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- And you check up on people - who live alone.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10- That's the most important thing - - checking if people are alright.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- I watch out for letters - piling up behind the door...
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- ..a sign that something is wrong.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Iona, how are you?
0:15:31 > 0:15:33- I'm fine, thank you very much.
0:15:33 > 0:15:34- I'm fine, thank you very much.- - Your Daily Post.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Is that the money for the paper?
0:15:37 > 0:15:38- Thank you.
0:15:39 > 0:15:39- Are you feeling well?
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- Are you feeling well?- - I'm not bad.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43- I'll see you tomorrow.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- I'll see you tomorrow.- - You'll be back tomorrow?
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- All the best.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- I don't envy the man who replaces - you - he'll have his work cut out
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- Yes, he'll have his work cut out, - but he should be fine.
0:15:58 > 0:15:59- He's quite a character.
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- It's a rough ride, isn't it!
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- It's a rough ride, isn't it!- - I hope my head won't fall off!
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- Look at all those hens!
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- Look at all those hens!- - There are hens and geese.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- The gander can be cantankerous - - he'll flap at you.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Of course, you have to watch out - for such things.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- Dogs aren't so bad - - cockerels and hens are worse.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- Here we are.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Take care.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39- Let me get this right, Wil...
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- ..this is Anelog Farm, - in the Anelog area.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- That's right.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- It's quite a large area.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- Let's get going.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- What a round!
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- It's a round and a half!
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- No wonder you're retiring!
0:16:57 > 0:16:58- It keeps me fit.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- Let's find Susan.
0:17:01 > 0:17:02- Alright.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- OK, Sue - how are you?
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- Your postman is about to retire.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- Yes, that's right.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- I hope he's trained the new postman.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- I'll have to sit down - if he starts talking.
0:17:18 > 0:17:19- He talks to all the women.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- I've put the letters - in the usual place.
0:17:23 > 0:17:24- How are you?
0:17:25 > 0:17:26- Fine, thank you.
0:17:26 > 0:17:27- Do you have any news?
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- Do you have any news?- - No, none.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- Do you need anything from the van?
0:17:32 > 0:17:33- Bottled gas, dog food?
0:17:33 > 0:17:34- Bottled gas, dog food?- - No, thanks.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- I have everything I need.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38- That's nice, isn't it?
0:17:39 > 0:17:40- There's someone to take care of you.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- There's someone to take care of you.- - I'll lend a hand if someone asks.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- I wish the new postman all the best.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- He's taking over from me next week.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- The best of luck to him.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- I would be lying if didn't I tell - you how I really feel at the moment.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- I feel quite despondent...
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- ..because this is coming to an end.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- But that's the way it is.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- The years have passed, - and I must move on.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- Now, I look forward to coming - back here to visit people.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- Mari and Buddug - live here in Ty Tan y Fron.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26- Mari, how are you.
0:18:26 > 0:18:27- Mari, how are you.- - Fine, thanks.
0:18:28 > 0:18:29- Hello, how are you?
0:18:29 > 0:18:30- Hello, how are you?- - Nice to meet you.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Will you miss your postman?
0:18:33 > 0:18:34- What will happen?
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- I hope the new postman - will be just as nice.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- I'll miss him very much.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- He's still in good health - and he hasn't lost his hair!
0:18:44 > 0:18:49- I hope he's bringing you cheques - rather than bills!
0:18:49 > 0:18:50- Most of it's rubbish!
0:18:51 > 0:18:52- Rubbish?!
0:18:53 > 0:18:54- Goodbye!
0:18:54 > 0:18:55- Goodbye!- - Ta-ra!
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- There are lots of farms - in Uwchmynydd.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Yes - there's plenty of farmland.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- There are two places down here, - Gwag y Noe and Gwyddel.
0:19:11 > 0:19:12- Gwag y Noe?
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- Gwag y Noe?- - It's a good name.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- I like the look of those lambs.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21- Fine lambs.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- They can move, too.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- They run towards the van.
0:19:25 > 0:19:26- They run towards the van.- - Do they?
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- We'll drive on to Gwyddel.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43- Is anyone home?
0:19:44 > 0:19:45- Yes, someone's home.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- How are you today?
0:19:47 > 0:19:48- How are you today?- - Hello, Wil Post!
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- How are things?
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- Hello, I'm the trainee postman!
0:19:53 > 0:19:54- The new postman!
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- Since he's retiring.
0:19:56 > 0:19:57- I'm his replacement.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- He likes his tea.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- They make good tea.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- You're spoiling him!
0:20:04 > 0:20:05- That's right!
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- That's right!- - I'll miss the tea.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- Farmers everywhere are saying - it's been a poor spring for sheep.
0:20:12 > 0:20:13- A very hard winter.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- What breed of sheep are they?
0:20:16 > 0:20:17- What breed of sheep are they?- - Tregaron.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Rams from Eisteddfa, usually.
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- They're good.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24- Brynberian.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- Men with moustaches!
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- People spoil you, Wil.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- I know.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- How many cups of tea have you had?
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- How many cups of tea have you had?- - I've lost count!
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- You need the skills - of an accountant!
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- That's right!
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- People are good to me - - I'll miss them.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- People have welcomed me - into their homes.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- They give me tea and cakes.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- You'll have time - to come back and visit them.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- Yes - I'll never forget them.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- And help them - carry bales and potatoes.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- Yes - payback time!
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- You'll be Postman Pay!
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- Pay counts for everything!
0:21:08 > 0:21:09- Have you always lived here?
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- Have you always lived here?- - Yes, it's always been my home.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- Several generations - have lived here before me.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- It must be a difficult spot - when you have snow.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- Once, we had to sit - in the back of the van...
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- ..so he could return to the road, - because of the snow.
0:21:27 > 0:21:28- What year was that?
0:21:28 > 0:21:29- What year was that?- - It was 1982.
0:21:30 > 0:21:31- The eighth of January.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- The eighth of January.- - That's a long time ago.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- Snow had drifted over the roads.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- People were walking - over milk tankers in some places.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- But we don't usually - get snow or frost.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Help yourselves.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50- It's nice to have a postman - who's willing to lend a hand.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- He brings the newspaper, - and has a cuppa in return.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56- It works out well.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01- He's very obliging, though we don't - get to hear about all he does.
0:22:01 > 0:22:02- He helps people.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- An elderly woman, up the road, - had fallen...
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- ..and he turned up here, - at midday...
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- ..told me what had happened - and asked me to go with him.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- I went with him in the van, - and we helped her to get up.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23- If he hadn't called, she could - have been on the floor all day.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- Wil is a man of the countryside.
0:22:26 > 0:22:27- He's not one for towns.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- I hope he comes back to see us.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33- All the way down here.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- I'll miss them terribly.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- I won't become a stranger.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- I have so many friends - all across the area...
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- ..the Aberdaron area.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- How many places do you have left?
0:22:46 > 0:22:47- How many places do you have left?- - Just another two.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- Shouldn't you be getting back?
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- Shouldn't you be getting back?- - They leave the key out for me!
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- I've enjoyed every moment - in his company.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- Who will come to take his place?
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- Let's hope he'll be just as helpful - and reliable as Wil Post.
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