BLOG THREE EIGHT tWo
Watched my first ever...
...River Cottage last night whilst in the airstream under the stars, mega. Glass of rose - again and salmon from the barbie. After dinner flipped over to Beeb 2 for the last third of Mary Whitehouse, now there was a real crazy.
Enzo, very slow prog but a total hero, there's still hope in those eyes. Two and a half months without a single step and he still wants to be around. Love that dog.
Today, in London it's hot and wet, the worst combo. And to meet me when I arrived ? The accountant AND the bank manager, well you only live once I told 'em. They kind of agreed, kind of, anyway they've gone now...for the time being. Ha ha. Love it. Truth be told they've both been brilliant, one of them even invited me and Tash to a big posh do !
Tomorrow, an early start, as off to the telly half of the corporation. What for ? Who knows ? Watch this space, I'll let you know, promise.
What would you like to see on telly anyhow ? Not what would you "not" like to see, that's easy but what would you "like" to see ?
Don't forget you get to choose the first record on ALL REQUEST tomorrow, so come on, dig deep and surprise us with a zinger.
Also, I have found a single piece of TFI memorabilia during the move. Who do I give it to ? I think we all know the answer don't we ?
CLP.
2008.
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AWWWW Chris: Gingembre's t-shirt? Well done.
ARF: Anything from the Travelling Wilburys, or the Wandering Tilburys as a friend said to an assistant in HMV. Stoopid.
Anne xx
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Well had a heck of a week so far! Having landed my first 'big studio manager job' in January I have now been told it may be moving down South or I might be loosing the job! Bad times! Its this imaginary recession that been forced upon us all! So from having the time of my life doing a 400 year old house up my gorg new hubby we have this bomb shell to contend with! I mean I aint a greedy so and so! I just want what I work for and I work for it dam hard! We both do!
So what do I do? move with the job for part of the week? Hardly the best situation for a newly wed to be in!
Oh and Chris you have no idea how me and the better ahlf envy the transporter thing! We are living with the out-laws at the moment! again... Bad Times!
Good times should be on there way though???
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CLP - well done - you do care after all :-)
careful about what you say about accountants - some of us may be part of that venerable profession
I want to see more documentaries (like child of our time) or dramas (like that one with david Tennant having brain damage) and less reality TV with or without "stars"
for ARF - I like the travelling wilberrys but I would love a party tune to get me in the mood for saturday - nolans - I'm in the mood for dancing or sisscor siters - I don't feel like dancing
super bp x
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I'ld like to see more brain inticing programmes, like quiz shows where you can join in at home, (without having to pay for it) and educational programes instead of soaps and reality programs.....
for ARF: The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, KLF
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All request How about
This house (is where your love stands) by Big Sound Authority
It may be from the 80s but sounds great.
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Ahh Chris, something for Gingembre! You are a star, a true star Mr Evans xxxx
And what do we want to see on telly, apart from TFI of course, is you doing your stuff. Don't keep us in suspense for too long!
Back to catch up on posts later, have not long been in and have hungry animals to attend to.
Love
Debbie x x
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O O O O O O Chris send it to Gingembre pretty please whatever it is he would provide a loving home for it.
I'm sure you have a personal email somewhere from him so you can get in touch.
To everyone else in blog land - a big happy hump day.
For ARF could I have Caravans by Barbara Dickinson please.
Thanks for the Enzo update
Phoenix
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TV I'd like:
More dramas (inc the wonderful historical ones a really good saga that I could tune into each week like Cranford - forsyth saga)
A really good live music show with mixture of classical and popular music (no miming allowed).
I miss Noel's House Party - madness and a Variety show saturday/sunday night viewing.
The thing with the current Talent show shows that there are lots of really good variety acts out there which would would like to see more of without having to vote for your favourite etc etc.
Cheers
Phoenix
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Hello Bloggers
Good to hear how Enzo is doing - fingers crossed for him.
What would I like to see on TV - something that's fun, light-hearted, and intelligent - perhaps a resurrected TFI !
ARF - well either Here comes the sun by George Harrison (as blogged yesterday) or
"As" - the George Michael and Mary J Blige version please.
Ta muchly
Loopy
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I AM SPEECHLESS...
...how do I start to thank you?
Work went well including a visit to the gym after, bloomin' tired now though as the alarm went off at silly o'clock and I was out of the house by 06.30!!!
Chris, you're a gent, again - thank you
KWx
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Oh, and I'd love to see "Don't forget your Toothbrush" return...
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or TFI?
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i want to see more comedy/comedians on tv.they were the days.arf.....caravan of love ,by the housemartins.
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Dearest Christophe
I would like to see a show called "Brian's Got Talent". All about the weird and wonderful jobs that people called Brian do. Or maybe weird and wonderful hobbies that people called Brian have.
Or the "Saucerer's Apprentice" which would be all about how some people (who think they all know better than everyone else and wear badly cut suits) learn pottery.
...and yes Phoenix, some more really good drama...
Anyhoo, is lobster akshully any good for sharpening your beak on then? Or just your wit? I shall purchase one on the way home just in case.
Just for the record, it's hot and wet here too. And definitely not in a good way.
adam ant mays pettitts
love
hazel
x
ps I have a fan under my desk. In a good way. Make of that wot you will.
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Chris,
You are such a star - finding a T-shirt for Gingembre! He will be over the moon.
I have never managed to come up with an ARF of my own, but I'll give it a go: how about Livin' In a Box? Haven't a clue who sang it!
Thanks for reading our comments - I knew it was just a matter of time before you would find something TFI-related!
C xx
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ARF...please...
Adam and the Ants
In honour of yer new trailer...y'all...Kings of the Wild Frontier
or Stand and Deliver or Prince Charming...
Blog o'clock anyone???
or Cartrouble for MfR
x
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Not gonna do an ARF - don't want to appear greedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh, Hazel, you naughy girl. I'm home, having skived off early. Having a long weekend off - tomorrow and Monday. Lucky me - won't be having the alarm on in the morning!
Don't do too much tv but a TFI-type show I would watch.
ARF: I still would like the Wandering Tilburys, but I also like Mary J Blige, George Harrison, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Queen, Bob Seger, Dixie Chicks, The Band, Helen Reddy, Bonnie Raite, Chris Rea, Gretchen Wilson. Oh, stop it Anne. xx
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Chris,
What at top man you are xx I just love you to bits xxxxxx
All - I know I haven't blogged for a while it's crazy busy at work and when I do have a sneaky five mins by the time I've read all the posts I don't have time to blog. I'm not complaining, just wanted to let you know I'm here and sending out positive thoughts to those in need and congratulatory thoughts to those celebrating xx
AFR - Caravan of love cos there's a lot of lovin going on in that trailer of yours ;o) dedicate it to your lovely wife from all the bloggers xx
Welcome to all the new bloggers.
Need to go, I've got to be out of here at five! I'm not in tomorrow because I'm helping my sister prepare the food for my brother-in-law's retirement do tomorrow eve! He has retired after 30 years in the police force - think he deserves a party!
Take care all
Mary xx
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Fabulous one and all
Can't wait to find out what the memorabilia is that Mr Chris has found for Gingembre. Hope your first day back went well too Gingembre.
I rather like reality TV. I really get bored to death with animal programmes. Which is why I would never go on a Safari. Ok so it's a heard of Elephants.... so what.
Not enough Music Programmes on TV really. So many talented people out there too.
Be nice to see a Juke Box Jury type of thing with semi professionals singing live. Called down the Pub with Chris Evans and friends.
Can anyone tell me if I join facebook can I be Marilyn Monroe, or do I have to have a real name?
coco
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Afternoon Christoff!!
Myself and the wee lass watched River Cottage too - try explaining to a 3 year old what he’s doing with the chickens and what offal is!! Och, but she takes it all in her stride - yer never too young to learn about the realities of life - which is why she comes with me to visit my Aunt in a secure hospital (she has Alzeihmers). Gone off fish just now, meself - must be the hormones! I always think it tastes better on a BBQ though!
Give Enzi a gentle hug from us all, the wee hero that he is! Sending prayers for speedy recovery. And talk about 2 birds with one stone, a bank manager and accountant … now that would scare the living daylights out of me!!
Looking forward to hearing about the telly side … waiting with baited breath, about time you were back on the box when you see some of the numpties we are subjected to!!!
Will have a wee think about ARF over making the dinner …. but, Christoff …. you really are an absolute star and sweetie-pie finding that piece of TFI memorabilia!!! Woo-hoo!!! A certain gent will be jumping (gently of course) for joy the night!!!
Huggles
Susan S
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Hazel re the fan - just don't wear skirts.....!
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BBC Bring back Rallycross from Lydden Hill.
BBC Bring back a regular science program like Tomorrows World
BBC Run a program on how to improve peoples driving skills, eg. side lights in heavy daylight rain don’t bl**dy well work! People`s use dipped main beam!
BBC Run more Antiques Roadshow: The Next Generation
BBC Get rid of Cathrine Tate on Dr Who. She`s a GREAT comedian, but Dr Who?
BBC More Open University programs
BBC Clone Michael Plain so we can keep him on tale for a 100 years or more.
BBC More programs that leave you saying, wow, that’s fascinating
Airstream, Tin Can or Space Station?
It`s all of the above, who fancies some nocturnal space walking?
Anyone can build a research station in Antarctica, how about transporting your airtream to the south pole to do some research?
mj
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Oh, MwK, have a feeling you might have it with that one!
Christoff - how’s about TROUBLE by Pink? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E1LL6x9Z2g) The Scottish Flickr group is heading North tomorrow to bonny, midge infested Lochinver (north of Ullapool), camping for the weekend …. and there is ALWAYS trouble with that bunch!! The wee lass cannae wait!!
Cheers ma dear!
Susan S
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WE DID IT!!!!! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!
BIG LOVE TO OUR VERY OWN CLP!!
I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ARF - I would like to hear 'RED LIGHT' by Billy Ocean please. Turn the radio up loud!!!
Thanks Cathmel x x
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Wooooooo.... whatta coincidence - am the same. Despite jogging/ cycling me damn tummy won't go.......
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Ummm .... I have you on RealPlayer on the 'putor, Christoff, and I have Annabel the Sheep head-banging to that tune!! What's that about!?
Susan
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Blog won't damn work.......
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But it did then!!!!
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I'd like to see more HD stuff on TV and I'd like to hear Making Plans For Nigel by XTC as I've recently discovered it and it's the best tune in the world! \o/
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Bingo - i am just the same - if I do a long and profound blog it disappears into the ether - if I do a cross blog it appears straight away!!!!!
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Oh you star Chris, Gingembre will be over the moon!!
ARF - off out with my friend Dawn tonight to celebrate her birthday at a well-known hotel near where I live. She'll be thirtysomething and she's a bit of a foxy Emma Bunton lookalike, so please play The Spice Girls Wannabe, thanks gorgeous xxx
Hope everyone else is OK xxx
Em xx
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Cathmel - DAMN annoying isn't it!!!!!!!!!@@@@!
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We must ave some kind of spam or some software on our computers that doesn't agree with the blog software.....
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I might ave ter make a special BIG trip ter Broadcasting 'ouse......
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CLP - you are a gent! And the timing is spot on ... the day Mr Nobbly Knees goes back to desk duties you come up trumps!
Hurrah!!!!
TV: no more Sci-fi, reality or pay to vote quizzes.
Bring back Telly Addicts but with you instead of Noel Tidy-Beard. Good family values shows - Ask The Family rocked!!! Also anything with The Hamster or Mr Clarkeson - awesome viewing.
ARF: Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
To get me in the mood for The Emirates on Saturday night. Thanks x x x x
River Cottage - fantastic! Loving HFW. He certainly knows his onions!
Right, off to mash some spuds. Back later (probably when Heroes in on, although I won't be allowed to type coz of the noise of my nails on the keyboard spoiling Mr Diva's weekly heroes fix)
CtD xxxxxx
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PS: Check out Come Dine With Me on Ch4 at 8pm. That's a good hours viewing!
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Aye sounds a good idea.... good excuse ter get CLP's graph without looking like a stalker or a nutter!!!!!
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And get Interactive Ian's graph too!!!!!
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Maybe I can call in on me way ter Ukraine at the end of June!!!!!
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Mmmmmmnnnnn....... got me thinkin' now blog friends!!!!!!
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what would I like to see on TV - to be honest I am not a big fan of most of TV ie: soaps, reality TV, supposedly avant garde comedy etc.
I do watch drama - spooks, torchwood etc. I think the thing I would love to see more of on TV is something with characters/people that I can believe in and care about!
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Blast, Ive been Bingo-ed :-(
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and I had so many interesting and fascinating things to say... ;-(
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Bingo - I think it is me personally as it happens on my work PC as well - makes you think doesn't it? What have we done wrong?
x
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So i'll be brief: Good =Antiques Roadsho Science / Nature / Dr Who and all quality Dramas like West Wing Spooks Bleak Hse
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Hate all reality (okay yall know I watch apprentice) and I draw the line at Strictly come dancing (love love)- would like to see far less Johanthan Ross and Graham norton and far more Jeremy Paxman (ladies, he is my Simon/Sr'Alan 'wild card')... mmmmm
Never watched any of those find talent show/popstar/popidol anything, never watched a nancy or a joseph or a maria program, but I figure they are family friendly so dont hate them, just not my cuppa, Vicar!
Ive already given my ARF so dont get another bite, but if i DID It wouldbe 'hey there delilah' .. not for the song but for the BAND, for gingembre- plain white TEES!
Red x
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hmm
managed to un-bingo myself,
if I knew how, I'd tell yall !
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When I took the dog out for a walk early this morning there was a warm mist with the sun trying to come out and said to anyone I met up with that it looks like we are in for a lovely sunny day and the sun did shine for a few moments and then the consistant rain, and I thought of all the people I spoke to and I bet they thought stupid woman won't listen to anything she says again!
Looking forward to some good telly, but I hope it's after 9pm as I don't watch much before then. More music would be good.
For the ARF..... I Love My Dog by Cat Stevens!!!
Jenn x
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tommorows world...that was a top top top programme,what was that tall guy who presented it was it raymond burke????i know jon craven was on it,
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bring back kick start and why dont you for the kids.
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ARF ..lets have some hot weather sounds from Santana....please!
As for TV....the recent reality shows prove that there are so many talented people out there who have't been near drama school, signing...and lessons etc. They just haven't had the breaks, or don't move in the right circles. Wouldn't it be great to learn about more about some of these people without the hype and the humiliation?
Also there are Zillions of Visual Artists out there, many of whose work will will never be seen by other than a small circle. A semi -serious exploration of artists unknown and outside the mainstream might be a novelty (People could only take a half-hour of that tho>(Yeah you guessed it...I'm one of them).
Chris you asked why we live in houses.....didn't the BangBangs in the night answer that?
Artyfactotum
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Yes if not Plain White Ts are brill!
You know that the plank is done in yoga so you just have to practice it everyday!!
Jenn x
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Hot???? Where's this hot weather? It's certainly not here :( good job I didn't hang the sheets out earlier, it has POURED down this afternoon. Ho hum. And I'm COLD now!
YAYYYYYYYY Chris you star, how to make a certain someone's first day back an awesome one!!!
ARF - I'm gonna go with "here comes the sun" in faith for a sunny weekend!
Glad the flapjacks were yummy, I might attempt to throw some together tomorrow and if any of them last the day I'll take them up to Manchester with us in the evening :)
xx
jeni
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CLP YOU ARE A SWEETIE gingembre's pain gone completely!!
Boy do I ache - been on my feet all afternoon with hanging basket and tub planting. Only just come back in since my cuppa half way though the afternoon.
ON TV anything which doesnt drag on for weeks with voting going on - far more comedy light hearted stuff not heavy - something like vicar of dibley just light hearted - pie in the sky - been watching the repeats - reallly good. and variety - novelty stuff which doesnt make you cringe.
ARF travelling wilburys crammed full on my ipod so any one --specially like - where were you last night
Beesmum xx
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Jeni: Very warm and sunny up here in Scotland. Sorry (not).
anne x
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Anne - bah!! No fair :( we had summer briefly this morning for about an hour...
Hmm, what would I like to see more of on TV... well, stuff that might persuade me to buy one might be good! I think the only stuff we currently catch up on is stuff like Torchwood, Doctor Who, Top Gear, Headcases... just not interested in soaps and "stars". Would be great to have some more decent dramas on, and educational madness like Why Don't You and How To and Eureka. Then some happy Saturday night shows which are just plain happy, not competitive or showy-offy, just daft and happy and full of good bands and ... well, think Drivetime but on telly. Hmm. That would be along the lines of TFI or DFYT or somesuch....
Mmmm foood. Foooooood.
Enjoyed the show tonight, what I caught of it! Good tunes :) head bopping away happily as the show closes.....
xx
Jeni
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Been thinking about tv and what I like: Love anything to do with Cairngorms, gardens, music, holidays in Scotland, peoples' real lives, personal development (but not navel gazing), Jools Holland-type programme.
Anne x
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Still not caught up properly but just read Chris' post again. Let's not assume that we are talking t-shirt here, Chris said 'memorabilla' it could be something else altogether but hey.......it's gonna be fantastic to have whatever it is. Good for you Gingembre x
And Chris I love that you read the blog. Long live the blog x
Little Man and Daddy catching up as the latter was out 'socialising with colleagues' last night. Me? I'm going to go and hide for an hour and have a bit of a break.
Back later
Debbie x x
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Hi susan S just to let you know that yes I do yoga at home but I also go to a class and I think that if you have never done yoga before you should go to a class first if you are with child, best to be safe, but yes it could help your hips. give it a go!!
Jenn x
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Ooooo. Springwatch. Rothiemurchus, Ospreys, Wildcat..... Byeee.
Anne x
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Nice one Chris. Well done Gingembre.
If we draw your chaps in the cup and I see a TFI shirt down at the Cottage, I'll buy you a pint.
I really must control myself with promises of drinks. That must be several hundred I owe now.....
I don't really watch TV. To be honest, I only ever tune in to 'foody' type things. One thing that some may find odd is that I enjoy watching people cooking meat and fish really well but I've been veggie for 20 years. How do you explain that? Is it some kind of culinary porn? Maybe I was a carnivore in a past life?
I think that there is room for some kind of foodie-come-music-come-chat type thingy. You know, a sort of TF Fry Friday or Don't Forget Your Spatula.
I'm curious as to why this blog 'one-line-ism', or 'Bingoitis' as it is becoming known in techie circles, is spreading. I think I was the first afflicted, although I appear to be cured, so I feel kind of responsible. I don't know how I managed to shake it off, so if you are suffering, keep plugging away, it will go eventually. Yes, even you Bingo.
ARF? I'm normally all up for a rock tune, but this week I feel just the tiniest bit psychedelic. So toss in a modern twist, and we end up with
Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Tears For Fears.
Live and direct from the 'ooh, I haven't heard that one in ages' club.
Have a wonderful weekend all.
Much peace. Huge love.
MfR
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art with fun!!
How about Deacon Blue - Chocolate Girl??? Ages since I heard it
Anet XX
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hi everyone, just joined this blog and look forward to joining in the topics. my request for arf would be FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREAKDOWN by earl scruggs glen duncan steve martin albert lee etc, great for a friday night drive home. we also have 10 chickens.
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Chris..why not join up with the AIRSTREAM Caravan, ( a convoy of Airstream rigs )Cairo to Capetown in 2009 ( 40 odd rigs re-enacting the 1959 epic tour)...
Nice little trip to recover from the House re-build this year.
You can go for a few weeks or a few months..and of course take a Beeb OB crew with you so that we can still listen to you between 5-7pm!
Now that really would be some Drive Time.
TV and Radio combined....Cool or what?
Michael H
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for clare and Nico
Here comes the sun - Beatles.
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ARF - Young Americans please please please. Take me back to my first fumbles of teenage luuurve!
Sparkly - our lab is wee boy and he's gonna be Alfie! And yeah feeling very very lucky. Only 2 sleeps left! and then chaos will no doubt ensue?? You have lab experience of this chewing thing then? Not just the odd slipper?!!! Well could do with few new replacements .....of many things so will leave in his path and hope for the best destruction!
Saw some amazig tents today. But now very confused! So much choice and size and colour.....as in life?!
gingembre - wow!. I think there is a lot of good karma on this blog and some of it just came your way. We love you CLP!
TV - would like some real real feel good TV. You finish the programme and have laughed out loud, cried good emotional tears and had a bit of a singalong.... far too much bad news in the world and some good feel stuff would make the world a happier place....just like Drivetime.
dreamer
xxx
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Back on the Telly: Really would like to see Dallas back on the Beeb. It all just comes flooding back whenever you play the theme tune on a Wednesday. I know that you can get it on some of those cable channels but it must be primetime!
All Request Friday: Echo Beach, Martha and the Muffins - may ALL TIME favourite tune - you never know if may even bring out the sunshine!
p.s. Very envious of the Airstream!
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Just had a quick bath and thought about this a bit more.
Oh, and I concede that 'TFI Fryday' works better.
Now. Think Saturday Kitchen. With attitude.
Evening slot, Chris at the helm, bit of music, bit of cooking. Works for me.
Maybe, 'Saturday Night Kitchen'!
Pop the cheque in the post Chris.
MfR
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Hi Chris
Hows about Nazareth - 'Broken Down Angel' for ARF.
Brings back hometown memories - Rock on
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My post disappeared. Bums!! Can't remember what I wrote.
Anne x
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Ahhhh!! Thirsty thursday....just having first of the day! VEry very cold bottle of mgd...bliss.
xx
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Helloooo out there (my first blog!)!
So been out for a warm, wet walk with other half and dog and we had a think about the question of what we'd like to see on TV. We came up with:
Firstly whatever it is - it should be entertaining (isn't that why we watch TV?), and to do that it doesn't always have to be interactive (ie voting, texting in etc) - just good quality so that the viewer becomes absorbed for the length of the programme.
As for what programme, well how about more of these:
science fact (Tomorrow's World);
science fiction for grown-ups but not fantasy (like Firefly);
stand-up comedy (Jack Dee's Live at the Apollo);
non-sensationalist documentaries on interesting/mind-expanding subjects (Equinox);
new stuff/new ideas rather than remakes (Life on Mars) and lastly.....
shows that are fun without assuming the viewers are stupid (like TFI)
Having mentioned TFI, I must tell you that cause we always had pizza at Uni when it was on, when I hear the music now I can always taste pizza - how Pavlovian is that?!
ARF - sticking with the theme - haven't heard Reef's 'Place your hands' for some time - that'd be a great start to the show....
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Alright_Flower
Big hugs to you. You know where we all are!
Cheryl x x x
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CtD: And wouldn't we all like to hug her?
Anne xxxx
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Hello All,
I posted briefly last year but went on a brief holiday to the desert and kind of lost the blog! I am back and cant wait to get my daily fix ( is that a little obsessive?!)
I also think Reef and Place your hands would be a great tune to start a great weekend. My hubby is away on a 6 month tour with the army but my best friends will be arriving to 'take care of me with some bubbly stuff and love' at about 5pm, so would be a great start to the fun packed weekend of great food great bubbles and the best company!
well done on the T shirt! It was the FB group that has spurred me on to start posting and join in the antics!
KJ x
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ARF: Avenue Q - The Internet is for Porn
...?
Mind you, if that's on the Radio 2 playlist, I'll eat my hat.
How about Ocean Colour Scene's Riverboat Song to confuse people? >:D
Miss Freddie
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By the way: Cheryl and I don't need to keep looking at that girl's bum. Remove it please.
xxx
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woohoo, I'm still grinning from ear2ear
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Hi
First timer here, just read through loads - what have I been missing!!!!!!! Brilliant blog Chris.
I'm married with 3 kids and all this week hubby's been golfing in Ireland and kids are at Granny's. I've been (surprisingly) bored stiff!! So decided to bake to pass the time and burnt it............
Soooooooo, could you play Burning down the House by Talking Heads - cos that's what I almost did!!!.
Woofs to Enzo
Janet, Warrington
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Hey loads of new bloggers brill!
Mudchute Farm is, I believe, just a walk from a stop on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway Susan x) called Mudchute. It's one of those City Farms and it's right in the East End of London.
It will have to wait for another day now though. I don't think Connie is in the Sound of Music anymore is she? But it's a night out, the first in months so I shall have a good night no matter what.
Matt, I think I know what you mean when it comes to watching people cook with meat when being vegetarian. I hate, hate, hate, decorating but love those makeover programes.
Off to bed soon, pretty shattered.
Love
Debbie x x
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hi to all the virgin bloggers x x x x x
Welcome to this place of sharing - most of us can all be found on facebook as well - just search CLP bloggers or get a TFI T-shirt for gingembre!!!!
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Ohhh, I did a big long blog and I've been bingoed!!
AF x
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Pffffffftttt!! I'll try little bits...
Well, that's the big day over now. Didn't think it would be so difficult, but I managed to keep it together til I got into the house... I suppose I've been a bit numb since mum died, but you can't be numb forever can you.
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So, big big thanks to everyone on the blog for all the support. I've been off work for the past couple of weeks and essentially I've been alone (through personal choice, I might add), and you guys have been a lifeline. Talking to people without having to talk to people.
Anyhoo, welcome josey_chicken, pearlscruggs and mrshorsfield, it's a fantastic place to be!
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ARF - Wings of a Dove by Madness please Chris. Never fails to get me dancing!!
AF x
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Did have a comment about the telly, but it won't let me post it :o(
Briefly, more drama, more comedy please.
AF x
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Sending you big love and such positive vibes AF - i am so proud of you x x x x x
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Thanks cathmel xx
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If this thing is bingo-ing it will get me for sure lets try
Beesmumx
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AF - thanks so much for tip on fb but been so busy today trying to run office fromgarden not yet tried it. You are so sweet to help on the eve of your two day ordeal - if I can keep my eyes open I will attack fb later - maybe another glass of red ? will check fb to see how you fared. Thought about you today and will think about you on morrow
Love Beesmum xx
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{{AF}} good on ya nice to know the positive vibes from everyone on here has worked for you. Excellent news.
I watched the start of come dine with me just because I wanted to see the live advert for H....A which I'd heard about. Very different and interesting.
Then watched the start of Talent and went on to the season finale of Bones - Oh wow it was good indeed - I'm note going to say what happened in case you lot have recorded it. Can't wait for the next series though.
I've had no communication from two of the agencies another asked if I wanted to contract in Andover and commute from Dorset - er no thanks.
I will have two weeks left from tomorrow and starting to get a bit panicked cos I have nothing lined up and need to pay mortgage, tax, insurance etc etc.
Right that's enough self pity.... a phoenix always rises from the ashes so this one will do as well.
Wonder if Dorset police have need of an analyst??? anyone know how I find out?
I've sent my cv off to the SunS.....ker people and hope that someone reads the emails from their website.
Bingo keep on mate you are doing me the world of good reading your mad oneliners interspersed with the rest of the blogs makes them funnier.
Phoenix off to bed
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By the way - managed sort of piccy - did you see?
BMxx
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Is that Biggles, Beesmum? Ah sure he's gorgeous!!
AF x
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Bit late one and all
But just reading an email from a mate in Washington at the mo. It's been Memorial day recently. It is the norm for all Vietnam vets to drive into town on their Harley's. The roar can be heard from quite a distance like thunder.
The one song they all seem to like out there is the Doors .. Love me two times baby.. so that would be my choice for ARF.
God Bless America
Coco
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Phoenix did you see the one liner that got me in trouble with answering two bloggers?
I think I may be in trouble with Maaartin who told me to get on with my ironing!!!?
by the way second your comments about TV Maaartin could have written your suggestions myself - nothing like finishing a programme and saying "that was interesting/good/etc. move over to one side of the duvet!! - only kidding!!!
Beesmum xx
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af yes mate Biggles the man right pain in the but today but then he turns those big brown eyes on you ---- melt Big softy or what!!
Beesmum xx
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Who on the blog was getting puppy Saturday - can't remember Help- AF you can usually remember - got a load of expensive puppy stuff got for his lordship - turned his nose up and plonked himself on nearest chair - hence boxes - fluffy sheepskin beds etc. - unused !! going free!!
Beesmum xx
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It was dreamurdream, Beesmum. That's really kind of you to offer the stuff you bought for Biggles!
They're funny aren't they, the animals? I've a cat and he's a fussy we bugger, likes something one week and not the next...
At the minute he's lying on a cushion next to the radiator, which isn't even on ;o)
AF x
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OMG I can't believe the time.... and I still haven't gone to bed.
Sorry Beesmum didn't see the one liner that got you into trouble....
saw the lovely doggie piccys on FB though - very cute indeed and called Biggles - excellent name.
My cats are called Minki and Pickle - Minki is because when he was tiny he was very bad in the behaviour dept and I threatened to make a mink collar out of him (coloured chocolate)... pickle was originally registered as fingle (after that cave) irish mixture looking - but he got into so many fixes and trouble he was renamed pickle for the state he got into regularly!
Currently I have one on the dinning chair next to me and the other playing puma across the back of the sofa.... as soon as I move he will move - I say bed and he's beating me up the stairs. Which is where I should be right now.
Toodle oo
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You and me both Phoenix. I have 3 cats, there's hardly any room in the bed for me!
Af, well done and thoughts are with you, have been there myself and it does get better, can talk about mum without tears now 2 years down the line.
Tv progs to bring back;- Telly Addicts, Jonathan Creek and How do they do that ( about the way they made adverts etc)
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Better get to bed now as everyone else has gone, but before I go, how about American Pie by Don Maclean for Arf, just because its a great song? night night.
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morning team
AF - not much to add really that hasn't already been said - more hugs though {{x}}
To all the new bloggers, welcome aboard, I can guarentee you'll love it here, you'll find allsorts...
...laughter, support, patience, a wide variety of topics - even new clothing ocasionally ;)
Day2 won't top day1 buI'm so glad to be back at work. My children are amazing but they don't really 'do' sarcasm, moaning, gossip etc which I have to confess to missing abit!?? Oh MrsW is amazing too (never know if she's one of them there lurkers?)
Bonnet de douche
KWx
...still grinning from yesterday
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Mornin all. Susan - you'll be needing Avon skin so soft to keep away those midges - best midge repellent known to man ( and woman).
How about Birdlife by Weather Report for ARF - heard it in a cafe earlier this week and was instantly transported back to the late 80's.
Mwa x
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I was 5 minutes from home last night when CLP said he was going to talk to a lady re exercises for abs in 5 minutes time - oh **** I thought I'm going to miss that - anyway I didn't cos the police closed the road and I ended up on a diversion that took me another 45 minutes to get home and I didn't mind a bit cos it meant I got to hear more of the show!
Well tried the plank this morning and it hurt - but will keep trying. My other half heard the show on his way home too and he insisted I showed him CLP's web site so that he could see how to do the plank too - all power to CLP and the team!
Loopy
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okay - if we are talking about furry babies can I join in?
I have two sisters - a tabby and a tortiseshell and they are mad - they like to sleep on the rocking chair and slowly rock themselves to sleep - but occasionaly their proper beds are used so I don't want to get rid of them. Names of cats are willow and saffy and they are on fb - under catbook! out living room is one room from the front of the house to the back and we opened the front door yesterday but they ran to the back door which they can see from the front door and asked to be let out - daft things.
anyway thats enought from me - will get dogs one day when we have kids and one of us is home all day
super bp x
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can someone tell me how do you run an office from home ...id love to work at home ....dont think the wife would be impressed if i parked my 40 ft truck and trailer through the house and out into the garden...iv thought about it once or twice.....when stuck on the m6.....morning all 15 days to go and counting......
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bah, I've been bingoed!! >:(
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See if shorter ones work....
Golly it's only just gone 9am and already we're over a hundred! D'you think we'll hit a record number of blogs today?!
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Evidently...
Welcome to all the new bloggers, I think there's actually too many to find and name this time! You'll like it here, it's very friendly :)
AF, well done for getting through yesterday, thinking of you for today as well. xxx
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My cats have all been up North, I keep saying they're mine but they're my parents' cats really. This last one of theirs is a little black scrawny thing, very affectionate but sadly I managed to train her really badly when she was a kitten and so she doesn't really know how to show affection in a non-painful way! Dad doesn't think they'll get another cat when she's gone, he's so attached to her I think he'll be too upset to get a "replacement". Funny how attached you get to animals.
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Well, today I am shattered. Not satisfied with my stint at the shop yesterday afternoon (daft muggins forgot to eat enough and got home and nearly had a hypo) I then went and had an argument with the hubby over some petty emotionalness which kept us up til the wee hours sorting my head out.
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So I am entertaining my brother and making soup this morning, and trying not to fall asleep into said soup, then I suspect he will have to fend for himself this afternoon when my head and body give up and demand to be horizontal and preferably asleep.
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Not sure about this yoga thing. Think physio will suffice for now, being in mostly working order would be nice!
Must stop typing and finish breakfast, it's going warm...
xx
jeni
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that was hard work.... glad I copied it before attempting to post....
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And... re #110.... if it carries on like this it'll be a record for sure...
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Beesmum - as AF said (thinking about you AF, today maybe tougher so hope your ARF gets chosen and you can dance away!) we get puppy tomorrow!! Thank you for lovely offer, already the blog showing kindness!
Went to one of those huge pet places the other night and bought load of stuff! But we had put a few of the bits at the cash desk as had too much to carry and when we picked up the furry rug things to put onto counter having left them beside it they were damp!!! So we reckoned another of the dogs that you're allowed to take into those kinda places had lifted its leg!!! Said to the girl and as she shrugged and said absoloutely nothing we just left them there as the woman behind us offered her hand wipes from her huge handbag as by this time we both thought we had another dog's p*** on our hands! Nice! Have not yet got the blankets! Maybe serendipity. did buy lots of other stuff....great fun!
Only one more sleep!!
SP - love cats too but other half doesn't and has taken me much persuasion to get Alfie! Cats have such a fabulous way of making you feel they are such in control of life...and you. Folks had cats and think the moggies decided how the house ran...
AF - latterly their old cat couldn't chew very well and the only thing he would eat was boiled chicken chopped into tiny pieces with no fat, skin etc!!!! Ruined.
dreamer
xxx
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Oooooh I've just remembered, flapjacks!! CtD if you're around, can you remind me how to make them?! If your recipe is known to work then I would prefer to use that one rather than find some random recipe off the world wide interweb....
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my first ever post on the blog - shame that I can't get a fanfare but then I am 33 :)
What I would LOVE to see on TV is Celebrity Gladiator:
All celebrities - especially those whose careers are waining (this is for a reason peeps) are invited to take part - little do they know that this is not a case of gently being tapped by some strapping lad or lass with an oversized cotton bud, but with real gladiators - perhaps some desperados from San Quentin Jail who are promised freedom if they manage to kill off enough celebs.
Think of the ratings! We could even have a phone in to decide if it is thumbs up or thumbs down - provide the phone lines are open at the appropriate times and the company does not rip us off.
I'd watch it.
All Request Friday?
Well despite the poor weather, the huge traffic queues and the fact that fuel prices mean we are all stuck - remember..it IS FRIDAY... it is (for many) PAYDAY...and it IS ALMOST JUNE!!!.... how about
"What a beautiful day" by those lovely cheery Levellers!!!!!?
It is cheery and smiley and we can all sing along!
Cheers all
Easyjobrob!!!!! (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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Woohoo it's friday and i've got myself a new job....double woohoo! :-)
Chris, the girlfriend (final yr vet student), says she's more than happy to look after Enzo whenever you need a dogsitter ;-) loving the pics of the Airstream btw.
Cathmel, now all i've got in my head is "Red light spells danger....no no no." awesome tune, you beat me to it.
As for what i'd like to see on TV...hmmm must admit something along the lines of TFI, live music, fun guests and the genuine feel you're getting a sneaky peak at someones party and wishing you were there.
Looking forward to the weekend, Capt Young (the "poor man's Inspector Morse") is coming to visit tomorrow for beers and fodder, always good for a laugh.
Oh and my request for tuneage this afternoon: Queen "Don't stop me now"
TTFN
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You lot are making me dizzy - I can't keep up!
Matt from Rudgwick and others - totally agree on wanting more fun and entertaining programmes with a cookery theme. BigglesMum, agree with you on the Vicar of Dibley type programmes. I'm trying to remember the name of the guy who created Vicary of Dibley - same guy who made Love Actually and various other Hugh Grant films......more of his type of stuff, anyway. Richard Curtis, is it? You should team up with him, Chris.
ARF: "Live it Up" by Mental as Anything.
Haven't heard it for ages. It was number one when I was about 11, and had just started carting my bright yellow radio cassette player with me to various relatives houses or wherever my parents took me between 4-7pm on a Sunday.
Well done Chris for granting Gingembre's wish.
Still thinking of you and wishing you positive things, Alright Flower.
Hope you find something soon, Somerset Phoenix.
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Oh, and apparently you're supposed to take flapjacks out of the oven just when you think they could do with a little longer. Then when they cool they stay squishy instead of going rock hard.
Choccypudx
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mmmmmm...flapjacks....*salivates in a homeresque way* 8-)
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Mmmmmm. My ex-boss's wife makes the most amazing flapjack! Unfortunately, he left the company but I still see them both and she always gives me a batch for the office. Bless 'er.
Hope everyone's having a good day so far.
Hi Rob, welcome to the blog. Ta da da da dah dah dah dah (that's a fanfare for you, sorry it's not in glorious technicolour, you'll have to use your imagination!)
AF x
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Hello!
I have been lurking for a while so thought i'd pop by and say 'hello'!
You all seem like a friendly bunch and hopefully when my nerves subside i'll pop back with something more to say!!
xx
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Thank you AF 8-) my very own fanfare ...I have an (over...some would say) active imagination and the trumpets were particularly striking ;)
I do enjoy a friendly blog..i shall look forward to becoming an active contibuter - I do get to listen to BBC2 all day and I love the drivetime show as it usually means I am at home with a glass of wine :)
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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Hello KatC79 and easyjobrob :) there, two names I can remember long enough to say hello to by name!
I know a Kat C... wonder if you're one and the same?! Would be incredible if you are! ot seen her for a long loooong time and miss her like crazy :)
Dreamer - eww!!! Hope you get some none-soggy rugs soon then!
Choccypud, I'll remember that snippet for when mine go in - I'm very bad at remembering to take things out of the oven on time (I blame my parents for that trait) but squishy chewy flapjacks ooooooohhhh drool... I WILL remember!!!
Right, brother is tinkling away at the piano, so I shall go and buy milk and then see about making this soup. Hoping and hoping for Cheryl to pass on a flapjack recipe in time for me to make some today...
Wonder if this post'll get through in one piece!
xx
jeni
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It did!! How about that then. Very odd.
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CLP - you are an absolute star! Gingembre, pictures on facebook of whatever your prize is please!
Nice surprise last night; Mr P came home from work when I was expecting him tonight - yay!
Susan S - SATC = Sex and the City x
Super BP - I'm also a pescatarian (just couldn't give up all that yummy fish).
Choccypub - Ideal meal (catchy): big mushrooms stuffed with stilton, shallots and pine nuts; veggie sausages and mustard mash with onion gravy; don't really do puds - just loads of red to wash it down.
KJ - thinking of you. It must be so hard to have a man in the Army. But what a hero.
ARF request - Kiss by Prince please CLP.
Here's hoping for a sunny weekend.
Rosie x
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AAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH................. blog friiiiiiyyyyyyeeeeeennndsssaaaaa......
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Aaaaaaaaavvvvv beeeeeen .... doin the....... 'PLANK'!!!!!!
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rob welcome as is all the new people......what about celebrity gladiator/cook/jungle/garden makeover,wait for it ....a celeb or a wannabe celeb has to do all the gladiators stuff the winner gets cooked then the gladiators get sent to the jungle forever,and we all turn off the tv and sit in our gardens not giving a hoot.oh yes im onto a winner here.....dont forget i thought of it first....
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And ave done me back in!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!#!
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A can't mooooove all!!!! 'ELP!!!!!!
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Hi Jeni..perhaps I can help?
You will need :)
Some Golden Syrup about 2-3 tablespoons
Brown Sugar 70g
a noggin of butter about 80g
Oats of course 250g ish
Chocolate 200g bar dark chocolate - adjust to taste and for the licking clean of the bowl
Firstly gently melt the butter in a solid pan, throw in the sugar and syrup and using a wooden spoon mush into a lurvery paste, drop in the oats a little at a time until they are all in there. Once all of the oats are covered in the paste then spead evenly over a greased baking tray and then cook at about 220 deg C for 15 mins (oh pre-heat the oven). Then score the flappies into soldiers or however you want them and let them cool. I'd let them stand for a few hours but keep them away from flies and then cover them with melted dark choccy and you whip them into the fridge to cool quickly and hey presto :)
I will not be held responsible for the gaining of weight :)
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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PS CLP - For ARF... 'ow about.......
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Hi Easyjobrob,
Maybe your job is not easy at all....maybe you are just exceedingly clever.
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lol lazykev...and thanks for the welcome...as you can probably tell I am really busy at work...actually there are a million and one things requiring my attendtion but it is Friday and it is is grim outside and I can't be expected to perform under these conditions ;)
I also tried "The Plank" this morning - I managed to last for most of Dolly parton's song as it played on Sarah's show this morning (I must say thay show does rather drive me out of bed and off to the shower..sorry sarah..no offence) and my tummy is aching a little...I have resolved to do it every moring though and see if it does not work.
Umming and ahhing about what to do this weekend - I normally head off somewhere but I have drawn a blank....living in the Reading area so if anyone has any suggestions of fun things to do they would be most appreciated - otherwise it is the wine and the dvd collection (unless it is sunny then i shall go out) - perhaps London...what is on in the smoke...oh I just don't know...this will never do ;)
Undecided :(
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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"138. At 10:55 am on 30 May 2008, thechoccypudismine wrote:
Hi Easyjobrob,
Maybe your job is not easy at all....maybe you are just exceedingly clever."
hehehehe that's very sweet but I am under no illusions ;) xx
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For ARF 'ow about..... The Remo Stevens Movement with.....
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Their brill tune.... A Stomachs Desperation!!!!
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Easyrobjob
My mouth was watering just reading your recipie...............
off to the shops to get some oats!!!
C
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Ohoooo the plank...just you all be careful! It's SO good for your core, but you need to make sure you do back strengthening exercises as well or else you may end up stooping!
There's a plank that you can do on your side too, but that requires at least 25 years sitting in the locust position under a banyan tree drinking weak geranium and agapanthus tea from a palm cup. Although my mate Wendy managed it, but she was a bit of a fanatic...
Anyhoo, apparently you can use honey instead of treacle/syrup? My Gran'ma used to put sultanas and chopped apple in too, and we'd have them warm with cream for pudding...oh YERSSSSS...this would be the flapjacks by the way...not a plank...
Although other things warm with cream might be nice for a Friday ahem. When available, obviously.
Gingembre, you watch those knees with all your jumping for joy else you'll end up in front of the s-u-r-g-e-o-n and wot with Renee's recent hospitalisationalisation malarkey, I'm all out of grape rations!
And finally...how's about Supertramp 'It's Raining Again'?
coz it sure as heck is
love
hazel
x
Clodagh, hope she's doing ok now!
AlrightFlower XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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"143. At 11:13 am on 30 May 2008, all_new_cathmel wrote:
Easyrobjob
My mouth was watering just reading your recipie...............
off to the shops to get some oats!!!
C"
OH!!! I forgot a pinch of salt...very important ...and I love hazel_love's idea of using honey instead of syrup..never tried it but sound good to me :)
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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easyjobrob - have you got a car?
three favourite places to go in the country - white horse - uffington
avebury stone circle
south downs (watership down area)
take a picnic, a flask and a significant other or mate and just go for it :-)
fave club in Reading is reflex - so 80's yet so good
grew up in newbury so know the area well - was shouting at the radio at that lost lady the other day - go south, through the town and then meet the A34 at the bottom and skip the nasty bypass all together! which reminds me - anyone knows where Johnny lives as he said he was a local?
super bp x
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Hi Chris - been away for a couple of days so just catching up with all the blogs. My arf - anything by Gladys Knight and the Pips please!
Good weekend one and all!
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ps - anyone know where I can get a copy of that david Bowie singing waterloo sunset song? on the tracks listed it says CD single so that is going to be quite hard to source unless Chris is feeling gererous - i thought it was a great version and would love it to own.
super bp x
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ARF -
Disco down and check out ...
Play That Funky Music - by Wild Chery.
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Afternoon all
Sorry it's raining Hazel - got wall to wall blue again here! Will send my broomstick over to fetch you!
Been watching springwatch? After hard day standing up yesterday went to beach with doggy for walk and decided to plonk myself on rock half way before I collapsed but took binocs with me - get this then two ducks couldn't identify but ooeer two oyster catchers!! Thanks mr oddie would have been black and white birds with long red beaks previously.
Back later
Beesmum xxx
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First ever blog!!! Please play lets get this party started!! by pink it was my 41st birthday this week and i am feeling slightly depressed and have a sore stomach from trying to do the plank!!! suppose you have to start somewhere. Great show kids get annoyed with me becos the radio is always on at 5pm to listen to u but they will come around to my way of thinking, future listeners for radio 2 and u. Thanks and I shall keep my fingers crossed that you play the song. Sarah from rushden northants.
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Thanks Superbagpus - some great ideas,
used to live and study in Oxofrd and know and love Uffington well..you can actually drive right up past the white horse:) was at avebury not too long ago and took some tremedous pics (not to good on a rainy day though ;) ) and grew up in the South Downs (near Chichester)..again on a cold and wet day is not so good.
I think i will just have to slum it and go to London to the Natural History Museum and stare at the dinos :)
Just cheered up as have book a holiday to the land of the long white cloud...off to NZ for 10 days or so in the middle of June..very happy :)
woot woot
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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*oxford even ;)
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D'you know, I think I know what the plank is without going looking for it. I have suddenly been accosted with a memory. That HURT. I remember doing that at circuit training, me and my friend always seemed to leave that til last on whatever circuit we were on, never intentionally, but my word we felt that one. I had a personal trainer very briefly last year, he made me do that as well. For longer and longer each time. Sadist. Yep, I'd very little core strength and am regretting not working on it more now!!
Anyway. Soup is made and cooling, waiting for hubby to come home for lunch; flapjack recipe is sitting on the kitchen counter daring me to go on and make it; and my brother is filling the house with music - his beloved piano is in storage so when he saw mine his eyes lit up and he's been playing non-stop all morning! It's lovely!
But my eyes are slowly closing and I suspect it won't be long before I'm asleep on my feet....
xx
jeni
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easyjobrob I will update on the progress of the flapjacks if I manage to make them! Thanks for the recipe :)
xx
jeni
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Very surprised you had not seen Hugh F S before - must admit I thoroughly enjoyed it. The idea of getting a veggie to help him butcher was hilarious although perhaps harsh to start with offal.
Obviously any TFI bits should head to Gingembre in 'Quiz of the Week' land.
As to ARF... to carry on the caravan theme how about Jimmy Somerville - Don't leave me this way................well it's certainly CAMP!!!
Nev
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Afternoon gang! Firstly, my flapjack recipe:-
450g rolled oats
75g soft brown sugar
300g unsalted butter
150g golden syrup
sesame seeds (for sprnkling on top)
Method: mix oats with sugar. Melt butter and syrup gently in big pan, then stir in oats/sugar mix. Push into 23cm square well-buttered brownie tin and bake at 190 Degrees C for approx 25 - 30 minutes.
Diva variation: add in some crushed pecan nuts and 50/50 the golden syrup with maple syrup. Enjoy xxxxx
Been to Colchester this morning on the bus - quite a novelty as it's where i drive to every day for work. Had a lovely walk round Castle Park - the roses are just coming into bloom, and also had some nice treats from the nice shiny shops!!!!
Had a really good week off this week. It's been fab, despite the weather.
Oh - in a certain news agents I saw a whole magazine/book thing on FB!! Lots of hints and tips and do's and don'ts. I think Mr Diva thought I'd lost the plot when I bought it, but hey - why not!?!?
Diva house dinner tonight is wild rabbit in cider. Delish!!
Laters gang!
CtD xxxxx
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yummy...lunch time...three bananananananas (how do you stop spelling that?).
Had a worrying thought...booked a flight to NZ for a spur of the moment hol - driving around with my camera - flying business class (very pleased about that) then thought...hang on..I sent my licence off to DVLA to update my address...on Tuesday this week...i fly on the 12th June!!! Arrrrrrrrggghhhh...so I sit on the phone for 5 mins pressing options and listening to a very soothing welsh voice and then chat to a lovely lady about my situation. Firstly she was excitied for me (my hol) and then told me to calm down and she would see where the processing was at. Turns out it is all done and just waiting to be posted out..on Monday. The only trouble is that it will be sent 2nd Class and so may take 10 days...fingers crossed. You'd think though...the amount we pay in Road Tax and Fuel duty they can afford 1st class :)
Good work DVLA...now...Royal Mail...don't let me down!!!!!!
:) :)
Easyjobrob (my job is easy and my name is rob)
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River Cottage is bloody fantastic- Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall= Absolute utter legend!
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If anyone gets to read this when the blog gets to 500 entries you have to press the next button to view the next 500 entries......
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the next button is by post 500 :)
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C'mon Bingo, come and join the +500 crew...
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Mean and jumping bean.... soz a mean... Me and jumping bean what's appened are we only allowed 500 POSTS????
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If so we should carry on on this blog 'til we 'it the 500 ere!!!!
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Come on everyone there is a little tag under the last comment with the word NEXT on it - press it and go to the next 500 entries.
We're up to 546 at present....
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Aha!!! Thanks for the clues guys!! I can't load further than message 286 on blog 283 at work ... and at home last night I couldn't get past 500, so will try again tonight! I reckon we're going to do the 1,000!!!
Txxx
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