HE'S THE BEST
Just been to see the new...
...went with Saunders and private Pike.
Rebecca, quite fond of Daniel Craig before the screening, now officially wants to jump all over his bones. He gets his bod out again.
Johnny wants to be him.
I want to produce the movie.
And that's it in a nutshell really. That's who we are as people. You are defined by how you look at a situation.
The film was good too. Again, nothing like the oldies, one chase too many if I'm honest but that was more at the beginning than the end. He is a mighty fine actor young Mr. Craig, loves a beer as well I hear, so even better.
Have a good weekend you dudes, let's hope you're all still here Monday.
CLP.
2009.
X.
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i'll be here - theres no shifting me
super bp x
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Oh I think we'll still be here CLP! Thanks for that review, it tells us all we want to know! Can't wait to see it meself.
Have a fab weekend and the same goes for every other bod on the show and in Beautiful Blogland!
A x
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A good honest review of the movie. Thanks Chris. Will go and see it but no one does bond quite like Sir Roger.
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Hi BP, beat me again!
A x
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ha ha
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anyone else excited about the firsdt song? I'm hanging on for it
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007 - has new bond been released in US yet?
Quack
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have a good one yourself you crazy 1-year-ahead-of-yourself cool cat !!!
DtM x
2008.
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BP - my fingers are crossed for Alaska by Tiny Spark!!!!
Well you never know ..... one day perhaps!
Quack
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well picked up DtMfB - hadn't noticed that till you mentioned
Quack
p.s. Sudoko done - a horrible diabolical one - what are x and y wings anyone??!!
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well done sylviab88 (#128 go old early)
blog you all on monday have a nice one
Quack
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dook - sounds like something that gave sleepless nights in the run up to my maths exam .....
sorry gang - i don't get James Bond. Just not my styleeee of filum. Sorry xx
This blog has been posted twice - poor old hopey's posted on the other one all on her own.
Well done Sylv - not heard Chris Farlowe for ages!
Hurrah - tis the weekend at last!
And sorry to disappoint, but I will deffo be here on Monday ;-)
x x x
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CtD - have all the others gone? there they were merrily posting then suddenly nowt.
Ahh well I'm definately off now - adios
Quack
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Just about to have an early one meself dook. just had a peek a boo on the duplicate blog!!
Back later possibly -
Beesmum xxx
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Oh no, we're back in the parallel universe situation again, can't cope, back to the show.
A x
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Now I'm confoosed. Which blog am I meant to blog on?
Just watched our local news - a half hour "special" on the credit crunch and how its affecting our region.
I can't help but think that the media help to create panic and unease among the masses. If it were lower key would we all be so up in arms about the state of the NasDac, or the FTSE? Would we really notice that bread has gone up 10p a loaf when purchased as part of a mass weekly shop? Constant reminders of Christmas being just around the corner ..... guess what - we know!
I appreciate that everyone has different financial circumstances by which they live but I truly believe that things may not be as bad if the media just piped down a bit and let us all just get on with it.
**climbs off soap box**
No doubt I'll get shot down in flames by some of you for that, but it's only my opinion.
Cheryl xx
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I agree Cheryl. The media is persuading people not to spend and that will make the situation worse, need to keep the economy flowing.
Maybe a once a week update would be enough not every single news programme broadcast, every day.
Off for a bath, so unless I fall straight into bed afterwards...back later.
x x x
PS. Don't really get Bond films either, feel like I'm missing out on something though.
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I'll only be popping on in between Corrie's tonight: date with Robson Green @ 9pm then off to bedski!
Rock And Roll eh!?!?!?
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Enjoy Cheryl, hope that you're feeling a little better today.
x x x
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I think unless money's tight and i mean REALLY tight you'd not notice things like bread being 10p dearer or butter being 50p dearer but when you have a very limited budget it does notice . .. A LOT.
I missed most of ARF including the 1st track and no time to listen again . . . . who got it and what was it? please don't tell me it was sunday morning nightmare by sham69 . . . i really reall REALLY haven't got time to listen (honest)
Got a w/e of doing nowt except a bit of food shopping tomorrow and to me parents on sunday (save on food)
Anyone else got plans to do owt or nowt over the w/e?
BEST Bond has to be Roger i also liked pierce (??) not keen on the new bloke though i don't think he has the right gravitas to do the role justice but as per normal no doubt i'll be in a corner of me own.
I shall await it's arrival on TV at some point in the future.
Have fun Bloggers
Steve :-D
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Greetings and Salutations from Vancouver, Canada...a city galloping towards winter...
Firstly, I would like to wish each and every one of you a fine weekend. Whatever merriment and mirth you indulge in and whatever fun and frivolity presents itself, enjoy to the full.
Incidentally, Cheryl (if I may sidestep to a Facebook riposte momentarily) extra chilli sauce is the order of the day. God Bless Turkey, that's what I intone.
As for me, the gym beckons post work, then off to order a take out Indian (and a cheeky pint or two in the pub next door while we wait for our piquant taste of the Tandoor) followed by a robustly relaxing reclining couch evening...accompanied by a fine Chianti and suitably superb motion picture.
To one and all, thanks again for some entertaining commentary and a blog that never fails to raise a cheeky smirk or two.
Good day to you all...
Dr. T
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Dr T .... how wonderful to hear from you.
The taste of Turkey was indeed delivered to Diva Towers, but as I have no work in the morning, I indulged in garlic sauce atop my kebab. With chillis, au naturel!
Weekend plans? Mr Diva working Saturday morning so that leaves me to do the weekly shop (heart says Waitrose, credit crunch may dictate Tesco tho). Resting tomorrow afternoon as we're off out tomorrow night to see Mark Steel in Colchester (stand-up comedian). I'm a bit worried as he's meant to be really funny. Funny equals laughing and laughing equals coughing. Oh dear!
Sunday is a sportsfest ..... the final round of Moto GP from Valencia, then the arm up match of Liverpool vs Chelsea and then the main event of the weekend ..... and this is where me 'n' him might come to blows .... West Ham vs Arsenal. He's a West Ham suppporter, y'see.
Also need to bake a cake on Sunday. As you do!
Blimey. That's the weekend gawn already.
Oh how I'd love a cheeky glass of chianti right now. Sadly, the antibiotics (just like computer) sez no.
Hey ho. Tap water it is then!
CtD xx
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arm up match? now there's an interesting idea. Shall we try warn up ...... ;-)
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Oh bliss George Clooney this week and Daniel Craig next !! it's all happening for the girlies .
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so when's johnny depp, russell brand and brad pitt gonna show up???
off to sofa-land now gang (sounds like a dodgy shop if ever there was one!)
have the rest of a happy friday. catch up tomorrow.
sweet dreams - and please be nice tonight: bitterness is such a hard read to catch up with. And I really don't want to have my ears burning again tonight .....
;-)
Cheryl The Diva x x x x
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Dookegg
The new bond film doesn't come out here until next month.... can't wait though.
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Hi Everyone!
Round at a friends with a few drinks and eats ready for a hectic day tomorrow ... funnily enough, fancy dress shopping tomorrow! Birthday on 15th November... fancy dress extravaganza plans. ideas of going as a power ranger! not too sure yet. Maybe danger mouse!
How is everyone on this autumn friday night??
Shorty.xXx
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Hey Shorty, I used to love Danger Mouse! Ah the memories of Baron Greenback and Penfold come flooding back.
I really fancy a chinese now, about to go and drop really subtle hints to Mr Debbie.
x x x
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CtD,
the gooners are get hammered this w/e :-D
Well i hope so cos i along with Mr Diva and a hammers fan :-D
here i am sat at me pc with a coffee . . .suck life i lead
Steve :-D
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singing "danger mouse, he's amazing........"
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'he's the fastest, he's the bravest, he's the best.......'
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Evening each
Well, Fri night wine club truly non existent tonight!
How is everyone who`s out there anyway?!
Cant wait for next Sat myself...have VIP tickets for the local picture house to see Mr Craig in full glory... have hated Bond films til the last one...worth seeing just for the blue trunks girls!
Quiet night tonight... busy stupid day at work which also involved standing outside for periods and freezing our toes off... and other bits i daresay! but successful so a glass of bucks fizz was taken in celebration!
Weekend, work tomorrow,dVD and takeaway fest tom evening, gym sauna,jacuzzi and chill out on sunday... job done!
Nighty night to you all... sweet dreams!
mSc x
PS - harking back to yest blog and haircuts etc... we still have a Binns in my town and it still has said hairdressers in it...
backward? Us?! never! x
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oooh..everyones appeared...hello!
and my ex`s best friend was nicknamed Penfold so cant ever think of Dangermouse without thinking of him!
mSc x
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SJF, I think if Green is not playing you could be in a chance.....judging by his last performance ....of course :) :)
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Evenin' all
have to admit I don't get James Bond either but then again I didn't much like Batman until the last one so might give Mr Craig a try. Remember him from My Friends in the North with Christopher Eccleston?
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Hahahaha! It's so close to being a done deal with Danger Mouse. Love it! Deffo not going as a chocolate bar!! (See Go Old Early post 157 for reference... i'm not just being random!haha)
I have a freind nicknamed Penfold... she's a she... named so after she decided it might be a good idea to shave her head... no no no love, not a good idea!!
xXx
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SJF102 - Not often you see the words Roger Moore and gravitas is the same sentence.
Best Bond has to be Sean Connery. Roger Moore was merely a pastiche and how can you take a man seriously whe he is wearing a safari suit. Spitting Image had him down to a tee.
Mind you RM was good as The Saint back in the day.
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Hello MizzDonDee...hmmm...so who was the best Batman? Val Kilmer? Michael Keaton? Not too sure here.
Now Mr Debbie is getting narky at me tapping at keyboard. And dinner is ordered hurray!
Back soon x x x
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Bruce West he was the best Batman...the guy from the 70's prog for you youngsters out there :D
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Val Kilmer was in a film version of The Saint, it was an absolute stinker!
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Val kilmer for SURE!!!! Mr kilmer was even brilliant as Elvis in the tarantino film "True Romance".xXx
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Kyle I remember Ian Oglivy as the Saint. Actually I think that he was my first love!
Getting very nostalgic here tonight.
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Val was ok in Top Gun..or was he the bully?
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Now I loved Val Kilmer in The Doors movie. Those leather trousers.......*swooon*.
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The last Batman was amazing MDD-sat spellbound all the way through.
and have always loved Daniel Craig since seeing him in Road to Perdition and more latterly Layer Cake.. great film! Counting in sleeps til next sat now!
Good luck with the fancy dress shorty... hope we get to see some pics on FB...if u are around on there?
right...really off now... book and sleep beckons..at this time on a Friday night..pathetic!
sleep tight all..
mSc x
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MizzDonDee,
I think you'll find he was in batman origianlly in the SIXTIES :-D Although the kep on showing it in the 70's. I stand by to get shot down for being incorrect though.
Steve :-D
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I've watched a few of the old Batmans on one of the digital channels recently and I can't get over how camp they are.
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The sixties...oh my god I'm older than I thought...and it was Adam West not Bruce..doh
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Nite Scooby x
True Kyle, very camp but classic television ......'Kapow'!
Must go, will be back later.
x x x
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Kyle you're so right it was so camp....all that tight costumes even before spandex was invented!
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Speaking of campness...Little Britain beckons...
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evening all
have a great weekend y'all
big hello to our esteemed friend from Vancouver
Got tickets today for Oasis at Wemberlee next summer, nice one
come on Spurs, give us fans at least a point to get excited about this weekend????
bonnet de douche
KWx
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If anyone still there just stick bbc4 on tv - thought I had died and gone to heaven - Jeff Beck and now its Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton ooooooooooooooo wow
Beesmum xxxx
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Hi Beesmum, hope you had a good Friday.
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Hi James - yeh not bad - could be better! Was hoping to play a bit more this pm but work called as per usual 4 onwards on a Friday!
Beesmum xxx
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Back to the Bond/Batman theme...according to Wikipedia, Adam West was offered the Bond roll in Diamonds are Forever...who would have thought.
Now Eric Clapton...do you have The Autobiography beesmum?
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Mizz dizz - no - don't much like as a person - as if I know him personally! haha! just his music - would it change my mind about him?
BM xx
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No it wouldn't.....he was a drug riddled a*se...and how he can even remember what happened to be able to write an autobiography is beyond me! In fact it's a miracle that he's still alive!! Can't fault the music though.
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Ah ha just as I though! Not changed my mind then! Just stick to his music then.
James - you nearly finished work yet?
Wasn't Clooney batman - or was that wishful thinking on my part?
Beesmum xxx
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Clooney...swoon...he'll always be Dr Ross in ER.
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darn and drat never did watch ER - bit late to go through all the dvd's now he's older and munchier!
BM xx
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As we are on the theme of 60's TV shows, my absolute favourite was The Avengers.
I missed the Honor Blackman series as it was past my bedtime, but somehow managed to watch the Diana Rigg/Emma Peel seies. Leather jump suits and a Lotus Elan!
Also just remembered The Man from U.N.C.L.E. , Napoleon Solo and Ilya Kuriarchin.
Rambling a bit now but not to worry Matron will be along with my medication shortly.(ooh Matron, don't start me off on Carry On films).
Nostalgia is not what it used to be.
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Oh Kyle..bet you fancied Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) in Bewitched :D
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Beesmum...don't go back no never look back...is that a lyric or summat??
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Kyle - how we long for decent belly laugh films and non political/sick/don't dare say the wrong thing etc etc stuff for entertainment! Loved Avengers Uncle Persuaders, Saint and all those!
Bring back Sunday night at the London Palladium! ( well not quite but close)
BM xx
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Looks like abody's gone...night night
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Beesmum, work done for the week yay!!! Clooney was batman. Adman West now plays the wacked out/paranoid mayor of the town in the cartoon Family Guy.
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I cannot understand why nobody voted for Sir Roger he was the ONLY Bond James Bond!!!!
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I couldn't agree Moore (pun intended) sadman......
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At the time I was a bit young to realise it but yes in retospect I guess i did fancy all the leading ladies, although Samantha was a bit mumsy.
When I did realise what was going on I had a crush on Wendy Craig when she was in a programme called Butterflies.
This is a bit like being in the psychiatrist's chair.
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Oh come on people Roger Moore was a rubbish James Bond.
On a par with George Lazenby in my book.
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Ted...the part Adam West was offered in James Bond went to George Lazenby.
Kyle wasn't Wendy Craig even more mumsy than Samantha? I loved Butterflies..so innocent and wasn't Rodney aka Nicholas Lindhurst in it? So many questions....
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MizzDonDee
This mumsy thing is very complicated.
Sometimes mumsy is good and sometimes its not so good.
It's a man thing, or more probably it's just me.
Yes, Nicholas Lyndhurst played the youngest son and Geoffrey Palmer played the husband, which brings us onto Reggie Perrin.
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there's been a cock up on the catering front cj!
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I didn't get to where I am today by drinking wine and posting nonense on the Chris Evans blog.
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Hi guys. Only here now cos i've been drinking wine and am posting nonsense.
Lovely people on facebook I'm sorry if i dont' reply but it's so hard!!!!
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Saturday morning greetings everyone!
Well, MrS and I have been awake since 6.10am. WHAT is that all about? I have spent the entire week looking forward to a lie-in, and we've been up almost since the Shipping Forecast! (which is not good by the way - horrendous weather in Scotland).
Well, hilarious stuff on the blog last night. Kyle - you are really very funny! And all the chat from the 60's and 70's programmes - takes me back, I can tell you.
Now off to start the washing (which is endless) and then clean the house while MrS hits Tesco. Then, we are off to see Ghost Town, starring Ricky Gervais, which is getting brilliant reviews. I am astonished my lovely husband has agreed to see it with me - he hates going to the cinema!
Have a good weekend everyone!
C xx
P.S. Pierce Brosnan was a tremendous James Bond, I thought. Can't watch these new Bonds .... I just don't do "real" violence!
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Morning sweet things
Enjoyed the catching up reading - great stuff!! Would love to see pix of a Dangermouse fancy dress costume!
Been awake for a while - Chrissie: book by the bed? Then you can stay in bed reading. That's quite nice.
Mr Diva left for work at half five this morning and I'm just mustering up the energy to go and do the shopping. Really don't feel like it, but needs must.
The sun's out here but there's also a layer of frost on the car so it's gonna be cold out there. The weatherman on BBC just said we'll all be digging out our winter woolies this week and there may be a smattering of snow in some parts - yikes!
Enjoy your Saturday - whatever you're up to!
Cheryl xx
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Eugh! Just been given the kick up the backside I needed ...... John Torode on Saturday kitchen!
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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morning/afternoon everyone,
Pouring with rain here, but off to play football anyway. You know what they say, "a rainy day at home is better than a sunny day in the office."
Enjoy the weekend.
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creeeeeeeeeaaaak.tiptoetiptoetipoetiptoe.rustle rustle rustle slurpslurpslurp smash
thump woops. he he he he he
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!!!!!
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boleyngirl ....... what are you up to? all that tippy toeing about .... you'll be waking everyone up .... !!
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Boleyngirl are you ok? LOL!
Had a busy Saturday here with LM's friends Birthday Party and shopping etc. Looking forward to a bath and chiling in front of the tv very soon.
I had a mum at school yesterday ask me if LM could go round for tea after school one day which was really lovely. Chatted to her loads at the party today and it turns out that she lives just around the corner. Quite pleased about that.
Recently started to get on with another mum, my aussie mate. I feel like I have known her forever and LM and her little boy are good mates too. We are planning to go out for some 'tinnies' one night soon.
Anyway, hope that everyone has had a good day. Don't forget to change those clocks later.
x x x
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Well, it's all my own fault - never count your chickens .... and all that.
After outlining my plans for the day, we ended up being forced to stay home! We did try to get into town, but Hurricane Katrina (and all her waves) was paying Glasgow a visit today, so Ricky will just have to wait!
Debbie: how nice that you are getting to know some of the other mums. I completely missed out on that because MsS had a childminder from when she was five months old. We were so lucky, we had the best childminder in Glasgow (I think!) but I do have some regrets that I've always had to work since our daughter was born. I think it's great that you are making new friends.
To everyone else, have a lovely Saturday evening, I'm just getting ready for Strictly and then the X Factor - I think Cheryl Cole is a sweetheart!
C xx
P.S. Cheryl, I was reading my book this morning and then a great big spider came out from under the bed, causing me to run downstairs! I've been looking for him all day - to no avail!
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Hiya girls, can't talk about earlier, too traumatic.
Chezza, I am cooking curry to The Barry Manilow Collection! Thought of you!
And I'm ready to take a chaaaance again, with yoooooooooou!
And Bingo, thinking of you too - we could write the songs that would make the whole world sing, songs of love and special things!
Debs, some of my best mates now are people I met through my children whem they were little. Enjoy those tinnies!
Trash TV tonight, it has to be borne.
Evening all,
A x
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Hi Chrissie, it's been quite windy here dahn sarf today too.
I know what you mean about missing out with the school thing. When the teen was at Infants/Juniors I had a childminder drop him off and collect him everday.
It meant that I didn't get to know the mums properly, at birthday parties for the kids I didn't really know anyone and felt awkward.
I think it would have helped both me and my stepson bond more if I had of been more involved.
So this is another reason why I do not want to go back to work full-time and want to be as involved with LM's school life as possible. I'm really enjoying it. Does that make me selfish? (don't ask my husband).
x x x
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Oh no, just find out that my aussie mate's little boy is in hospital. Now that is too spooky! Doctor gave him the wrong medicine. Off to the phone.
x x x
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Debs, positive vibes coming your way, hope your friend and her little boy feel better very soon. xx
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Evening each
Blown down the A9 today and now back home.
Congrats Jeni on your georgous little Benjamin.
xxxx
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The doctor gave him ear drops instead of eyes drops for conjunctivitis. 10 x the strength of eyes drops. His dad is with him at hospital and she is waiting to hear from him. Bless her.
x x x
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Doc needs an eye test then if he can't read the labels properly :(
More good vibes heading your mate's way Debbie.
On the non-full time working mum thing, if I ever get to the having kids stage I think I'd want something part time once kid(s) was / were at school. I'd certainly want to be about when they were growing up but I'd want something adult too (that's the selfish bit to me ;) )when they could manage without me for a few hours. Long way off affording small wailing things yet, so I'll keep dreaming of the part time life.
Oz
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What a night!
The couple next door had the wife's elderly mum round to feed the cat while they are away. She lost her keys in the field over the road, came back and she has left windows open, locked out.
Mr Debbie couldn't do much other than call the family to let them know.
So I've just made her sit in with me and have a cup of tea while she waited for her other son. Couldn't, wouldn't leave her out in the cold no matter how much she said she should.
She is off with him now, worrying about getting told off bless her.
And my aussie mate's boy is fine, no long lasting damage. But the doctor is going to be getting a complaint on Monday for sure.
Ozgirlie, spot on. Thanks.
x x x
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Debbie: What a night you've had - and it's only 8 o'clock!! You should have given the old yin Gin - that would have sorted her out.
Don't forget to put the clocks back an hour tonight or you'll be up far too early tomorrow.
xxxx
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Ozgirlie,
Trust me on this one - having kids is not a part time life.
Hang around here long enough and we will regale you with Terrible Tales of Troublesome Teens.
TTT
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Well my three are teens no more but last night we went to International Starters in Aviemore and daughter and her youngest child managed to set the paper napkin on fire with the elegant candle in the middle of the table!!
She has always been an OOPS person!! The flaming napkin was put out in the water jug before the fire alarms went off.
xx
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CtD: Just listened again to the beginning of Thursday's show. Well done on getting a mention for Jeni's little one. xxxxx
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Been pouring with rain all day. Not much fun at all......
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Annie G: I can just picture that :) I'm the sort of person who wears white tops only to get tomato based sauces splatted down them. The bf keeps saying he'll get me a bib for christmas, still waiting 7+ years on! I really ought to buy orangy-red tops to wear all the time instead...
TTT: I'm fully aware kids are not a part time life choice, hence not having them yet. I was refering to part time work once the kids are at school.
Oz
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Ozgirl: It was really funny. Waiters/waitresses appeared from nowhere wondering where the smell of burning was coming from. That's the second time it's happened. The first time the burning napkin was buried in the ice bucket! God knows what'll happen the third time. Probably she'll burn down the entire restaurant!
xxx
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Bond: (Basildon): Piddling up here too. And I got blown down the A9 and across the rickety rackety Forth Road Bridge too. 30mph restriction and everyone crawling across. Pretty scary.
Many years ago in an 80 mph gale I attempted to cross that bleedin' bridge and, along with a few others, got my windscreen blown in. Horrible - bits of glass in my hair. Yuk. And my tax disc in the Forth. Try explaining that one.
xxx
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Annie-G, I remember driving across the Forth Road Bridge. It's a windy trip at the best of times. I can't imagine 80 MPH winds. You're lucky you didn't get blown off the bridge.
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Annie G: well, they're well practised at putting napkin fires out, so next time shouldn't result in the restaurant burning down :)
On the windscreen blowing out and your tax disc blowing into the river; that'd be well scary, so I don't blame you for being dubious crossing in high winds now. I guess this was before computerised records of who's paid their car tax, so I guess you had more difficulty then than you might have now about the fact it was somewhere very unreachable and very soggy. Dare I ask how you got a replacement? (I'm assuming you did eventually along with a new windscreen)
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TTT don't ask anyone here to hang around that's normal
They just give a day by day routine like got up been to the toilet etc might go to Tesco might have a glass of wine and watch Holby City.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vNoh4oLstCU
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PP
I suppose that you don't want to hear my story about going to Tescos after a couple of glasses of Pinot Grigo, needing to go to the toilet half way around and as a result missing the start of Holby City then!
Pity. it was a real doozy.
TTT
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Be my guest lol
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Really miffed now - just did a huge post re the forth road bridge and Mr B.. and
me like ozgirl being a real oops person - well actually my expression is - oh dear - and it's gone!
humph!
lost me internet connection - took ages to check and reboot stuff - just checking in - lo yous still here - now off in a huff.
Beesmum x
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Ozgirlie,
Just a bit of gentle joshing, as is my way.
I complain all the time on here about my teenagers, but in reality they were the best thing ever to happen to me.
TTT
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awwh nm Beesmum, tell us again another day :) Sleep well :) That usually gets rid of my huffs ;)
nn all
Oz
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never mind BeesMum, the thought is appreciate.....
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TTT: everyone says that about their kids, are you sure it's not just a lure for the rest of us? ;)
Oz
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I meant to say the thought is appreciated.....
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Of course they are Ted.
I keep wondering on a total different subject though
Who does all that typing on Ditital radio.. now playing etc. Only the play list went really wrong on the JV Show the other day.
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Ozgirlie,
Damn it yes, If I've had to suffer all these years I don't see why you shouldn't have to as well!
TTT
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Right as you are all still here - Mr B used the forth road bridge a fair bit and as usual struggled across - went for a fair while when discovered not the usual wind but a flat tyre!
BM xxx
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Calamity - get it James? aptly named!
volunteered to wash "posh" glasses first time met outlaws - first one smashed in to sink thingy. Mr B - leave I will sort - me so-ok I'll be carefull - next one dropped - next one once again smashed in to tap that time! OOps - or as I say Oh Dear - always gets Mr B running the old "oh dear"!
The more I try to be carefull the more it happens!
Ah Well
Beesmum xxx
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TTT: I did wonder if if was summat like that! Now I know for sure ;)
Beesmum: how silly did he feel when he realised?
Anyway much beauty sleep required (and I'm trying to take advantage of that extra hour for a top up!), so I'll bid you all nn and go this time ;) What's the betting I'm awake at silly o'clock as the body clock won't play along with my plan?
Oz
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my grandfather hit a traffic cone on the bridge once but didn't realize it. strong winds and a cone stuck under the car ...... I thought we weren't going to make it. of course he was in his 80s and I think I was an early teen. laugh about it now, but it was pretty scary at the time even for a junior 007....LOL
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Mmm lot's of new id's same peeps probably.
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Oz - he was in friends mg - renowned for wonderfull handling - not!!!! been there had one! as I would have - just laughed!
BM xx
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James - you drove with an 80 yr old - ? v. brave 007. only once with f-i-l - never ever again!!!
BM xx
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LOL BeesMum. As an early teen, if you needed to get from A to B you had no choice. It was in a moris minor too......
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TTT you let me down but then nothing ever surprises me on the Internet.
It's not Monday yet
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James - you were lucky - I was in a fairly high powered veeehicle with a loon at the wheel! strapped myself in the back before it was compulsory!!!
BM xxx
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James btw footie - did you win?
BM xx
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my american cohorts didn't show because it was raining, whimps... but thank for asking.
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James - no backbone - bet you were there flying the flag - so to speak - as you say - wimps!!
BMxx
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PP
Sorry to have let you down.
I shall do the honourable thing.
Pass me my service revolver Mildred.
TTT
Over and out
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You are all completely nuts.
Good evening PP
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BeesMum,
I was there, no one else turned up. Oh well.
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Bondy,
Atleast ya scored millions of goals :)
Bloggers,
Tis miserable here just in time for the clocks changing *sigh* Went to bed at 0230 and awake again at 0630 (the extra hour did me well )
Round to me 'Rents later for scoff and a natter apart from that naff all to do except wait for 0430 Monday morning and the alarm going orf :(
Enough for now or else it'll turn into one of Bingo's postings but not as funny
Steve :-D
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Steve: Chin up, to quote D:Ream: Things can only get better. (my positive thought for the day!)
My body clock went along with the clock changes for a change, so actually got a proper night's sleep for once, The beauty bit doesn't appear to have worked though! Ah well, such is life.
B'sMum: re flat tyre and forth bridge combo: at least he saw the funny side :)
Oz
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Hellooooooo playmates!
It's absolutely bucketing it down here. The DIY stores could make a killing if they invented flat-pack arks!!!
Well, we had a fab evening last night. Mark Steel was soooooooooooo funny my face hurt from laughing so much. The cough behaved itself to - which was a huge relief.
Got home about 1am and woke up at 7 - or so I thought. Yep ...... we forgot to do the clocks last night so it was really only 6am. Doh!
The bad news of the day is that Mr Diva has caught the lurgi. :-( but it didn't stop him devouring a bacon sarnie a wee while back!
On the agenda today: bike racing, footie, X-Factor repeat, baking an apple and pecan cake, cooking a roast and generally chilling out. Anti-biotics finish today so may even indulge in a glass of Pinot later!!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Back in a bit lovelies!
Cheryl The Diva x x x x
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Good Morning bloggers.
Last night I attended an evening of awards for bloggers of note.
I was awarded the star prize.
This is a snipit of my acceptance speech.
I would like to thank my fellow bloggers who made all this possible.
Fellow comedians
Dr Joseph Mc Crumble, Moose, Clodagh, Hazel, Bingo, TTT, Kyle, and anyone that knows me...
I then returned home to be shot in the library with a revolver by Mrs White after having been forced fed rabbit stew.
So I am now deceased and speak to you from the grave for the last time.
PP
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OMG, PP snuffed it at 12.06pm. But look, it is only 11.32am! For 34 minutes only there is a chance of rewriting history! Quick, someone, save her!
A x
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boleyngirl: I fear we may be too late as your post appeared with a timestamp of over an hour later than you said... though if you are right about the time we may have a mere 15mins to do something... any ideas?
Oz
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Oh dear. RIP,PP, though I expect your spirit lives on...
Hi Oz, hi all, enjoyed catching up on last night's banter. Ted, it's time you launched the "Tough Task Ted's Training Tips for Tiresome, Troublesome Teens" website. TTTTTTTT. I'd be on it like a shot, esp with Friday's Halloween party looming. Talking of which...
Annie, lovely to see you back, have made a vow to myself never to cross the Forth bridge thanks to your tales of terror. Isn't that the bridge that they never stop painting?
The Boleyns are an "Ooooops" family. I have a fire at the table story too, and smashed glasses(loved that BM), sprayed red wine and splattered bolognese tales aplenty. We still do the the teatowel and peg thing if it is very important to keep clean that day.
Dancing lesson this afternoon, chachacha.
A x
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Just read that back, Annie, I didn't mean that I think of you automatically when I say the word "Halloween"! Just that you're good with teen advice!
A x
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Afternoon each
Love the oops stories. When my oops daughter was little, her most-used wail was 'It was an accident' and she's not changed at all. She was seriously amazed at her sister-in-law having plates, cups, etc with no chips in them.
Bsmum: Poor Mr.B with a flat tyre on the Bridge from Hell. My accellerator cable in my little Beetle broke once and I kangaroo-hopped to the Tolls. Re: the gales - you only have to be scared when the 20mph signs are up - then you know its really gale force.
Boleyngirl: It's the Forth Rail Bridge they constantly paint - think that's all that keeps it together.
Back later.
Anne xxx
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Oh gosh so much to read and catch up - thanks to all bloggers for your postings.
My thanks this week go to volunteers of Dorset Wildlife Trust for what they do on Brownsea Island weekend in weekend out. I did one day with them this weekend and I am stiff, sore, eyes still hurt from smoke and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
I had the day off on friday and went to the healthy place for relaxation and gentle swim.
Went and did a party in Warminster for some excellent ladies and got home after 1am so to be up at 7 for Brownsea was an achievement in itself. I also have a day off tomorrow and retail therapy and healthy place to look forward to.
I hope you bloggers and lurkers have had a great weekend whatever you have been doing.
No idea why there is a ghost blog duplicate for Friday - practising for halloween maybe?
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Man Alive.
Just got back from visiting The Dyke.
Not Dick Van or Greg, no, we've been to Offa's.
Let me explain.
My Dad has bought a wonderful house that straddles the English/Welsh border. So much so, that the town is in Wales, but the station is in England, and Offa's Dyke actually runs through the garden. How cool is that? A real piece of dark ages history where most people have a greenhouse. Well, actually it is right next to the greenhouse, but hey, it is still cooler than a water butt or a compost heap.
Yesterday we headed up into the hills and realised that this crowded little island of ours still contains some real areas of amazing beauty and isolation. There we were, walking along a path that was established over a thousand years ago, watching the Red Kites gliding above us (the birds of prey, not plastic child's toys on strings), passing ancient ruins where the likes of Owain Glyndwr spilt much blood, oblivious to what depressing financial turmoil was going on elsewhere on the planet. Sure, it was but a brief respite, but what a way to lose yourself and rediscover the better things in life.
And, the back to basics lessons didn't stop there. We arrived at a fantastic little pub last night, had a few pints of the local ale and some good homecooked grub, only to discover that they didn't accept any type of card. We rummaged around to see what cash what had between us, dreading the bill and anticipating a night of washing up, when the landlord handed us the damage. Between five of us we had eaten and drunk well and it came to less than a couple of modest rounds at our local.
And, the best bit of all? Silence and pure, unadulterated darkness. Seriously, until you can truly see the night sky with zero light pollution and absolute quiet, you haven't lived.
Or slept. As you know, my track record for kip is pretty grim, but I have never known anything like it.
Anyway. Apologies for the extended leave, setting up my new empire has taken rather more of my time than anticipated. Good news is that Mrs MfR is back amongst the country's workforce, so we are upgrading our forecasted Christmas dinner from baked beans on toast.
I haven't been able to catch up with all your goings-ons, so I hope that everyone is fine and dandy.
Much love
MfR
PS Blood just looks the same when you open the veins.
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Evening
Blimey! What an afternoon .....
2 - 0 to the Arsenal and this time tomorrow we'll all be driving home in the dark!
MfR - good to hear from ya hun. Was getting worried by your conspicuous absence. The Dyke sounds fantastic and I'm chuffed for you that all's going well for you and your lady.
Well Mr Diva was not best impressed by The Hammers performance but I think my spell in the doghouse will be minimal due to the amazing (yes, really!) roast lamb dinner I cooked earlier, and the even more amazing (is it possible!?!?) pecan and apple cake baked for this week's packed lunches.
Also - caught up with the CLP Bloggers page on FB earlier and just wanted to say thanks. You know who you are, and why I'm saying thanks. You're all great xxx
Right, off to see if it's my go at any of those bonkers word games before Strictly comes on in an hour or so.
Shake ya booty!
Cheryl the Diva
x x x
PS: A man goes to the docs with a lettuce stuck in his bottom. "Is it bad" he asks the doc. "Well" came the docs reply "it's really just the tip of the iceberg"
Boom Boom!!
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Nice one Chezza.
Two fish swim along crash headlong into a wall.
One turns to the other and says.
'Damn'.
MfR.
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Works better verbally and without mistakes.
Obviously.
MfR.
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LOL!! Good to have you back Mr Matt!
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Hello to all in Blogland, how's things? Work so busy lately I haven't even had time to catch up, never mind blog myself! Am loving it though, after a good six months of tedium!
CtD, been meaning to ask you all week, did you catch Russell on Radio 1? I think it was Tuesday morning, on the breakfast show. Gave me a good old giggle going up the motorway.
MfR, good to "see" you hon. Back to nature sounds fab, nice to get away from the hustle and bustle sometimes isn't it? Hope the new "thing" is going well...
Never really sure about Bond. It's all a bit of mindless entertainment isn't it? Can't say there's one of them who's really stood out for me. Haven't seen DC, but I agree with Steve about the gravitas (lovely word, Steve!).
Also agree with CtD about the media scaremongering re the alleged recession. But it's not just them. It's also the likes of Mervyn King (governor of the Bank of England) and some American government chap from last week whose odd name escapes me, talking about how disastrous the situation is. And these are people who we ordinary folk (well, me anyway) assume know their stuff, so we trust them. Shut up about it, you're just making it worse!!
Sorry, who wants the soapbox next?
AF xx
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AF: I'd have it if you hadn't said all I would have re economy and scaremongering.
Oz
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Just getting a smidge of daniel craig fix ( layer cake) after Frost so just a quick drop in! TV addict - moi?
Phoenix - Diva - Oz - totally agree - jobs for the graphics guys with big red arrows pointing down. Of course we are all watching the pennies - 'cept me this pm but yes our mortgage aint going to be paid off in feb after 1000 years paying in loadsa dosh unless some serious money is poked back in somewhere and our pensions - hahahaha!
Any road up - talk about spooky! (last nights story re Mr B and flat tyre on forth road bridge) went off this pm to pet supermarket after nagging Mr B to sort out fish tank (tropical doncha know). Got back - stamped feet - look been asking you for weeks - test my tyre pressure. - digital whotsit out - 2 tyres down - third one - ooo what's this? big spikey thing pulled out pppsssssssstttt! Pyrecantha (is that how you spell) near to house - wall of tyre - no chance - flat tyre - just 7000 miles worth and useless! grrr ! How much is that going to cost tom!
Hey ho!!
Beesmum xxx
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Right - adverts - just caught up with posts -
Matt me man good to hear from you - now praps you can understand why I love bolt hole - red kites (although one did fancy doggy when he was weeny) silence - plumbers who do stuff for 20 squid (here - estimate 120) black nights and stars you can see. Bliss!!!
If we arrive in dark - first thing I do is go in to garden - listen to the silence - suck in a lungfull of fresh air and look at the stars! and sleep --- like a log!!!!
Beesmum xx
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morning all
What a weekend, worked a 17hr shift on Sat pm/Sun am, only to then get home and realise I'd received loads of texts during my shift re: Spurs and Harry. Have to say I'm genuinely excited about this appointment, he's a top manager and maybe, just maybe we'll turn the corner after a few years too many in the wilderness. Mind you we're at the Library on Weds which isn't a happy hunting ground for the Lilywhites.
Watched a bit of Layer Cake last night, made me realise what the fuss about ms Miller is all about! Still had to watch MotD tho'
Hope you're all well out there, good to see you Matt
bonnet de douche
KWx
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hiya
tried to catch up with everyone but apologies if I've failed!
very busy weekend - mr bp made me do quasar for the first time ever on saturday - I'm still in pain today!
re: fancy dress costumes - me and him indoors are goinf as sweeny todd and mrs lovett (tim burton style) to a halloween party but cannot get a good approximation of his costume - any ideas anyone?
anyway - hope all all well
super bp x
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Hi Everyone!
Hope you all had a good weekend. I went to see Bryan Adams after watching my footy team in a very dismal 0-0 draw. Bryan is like a real man but much smaller!! He's teeny but perfectly formed and he was brilliant!
Today I will be remembering my baby-girl Roobear who I said good-bye to a year ago...can't beleive it's been that long already.
For those that don't "get" pets I apologise.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Lyndyloo: I don't have any pets, but I do understand - wee Roobear xxxxx
C xx
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Morning all
Thinking of you today Lyndyloo.
Taking my poorly cat to the vets later which I'm nervous about and she doesn't travel well.
So tired today, wish that I could go back to bed :-(
Have a good day guys.
x x x
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Morning all. Only just recovered from my boozy friday night!!
Lyndyloo, ((())) to you. My poor doggy has hurt her paw this morning, I didn't realise until I saw blood on her blanket when I went to say bye to her on my way to work, so we had to have an ER moment with antiseptic and a bandage. She's now looking very sorry for herself. Am hoping it's minor, will have a proper look tonight when I get home.
OK, just very quickly ...
John S to win Strictly. Now I know there are others much better than him, but he is just SO SWEET!!!!
And did anyone else think that Ruth looked like Jessica Rabbit in her red dress on X factor??
T xxx
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Hello all. Whilst I realise this may not be the forum for what I'm about to ask, I'm going to ask anyway.
Can I have a bit of help please? Am completing new boss's expenses forms and his accounts dept (unlike mine) require me to complete the VAT column (mine do it for me, bless 'em). Have received conflicting advice as to what you pay VAT on and what you don't, so any help would be much appreciated!! A lot of the expenses are taxis and eating out, with a bit of petrol and parking thrown in for fun...
Don't want to look like a numpty the first time I do it hehe.
Thanks a million.
AF xx
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you pay VAT on most things!
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/vat-introduction.htm#2
sometimes being a bean counter isa good thing
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Hi AF
From what I can remember of expense forms, you don't claim back the VAT on taxis, cabs and parking. Petrol I did though. Entertaining and eating out I'm sure I didn't claim back the VAT.
Please correct if I'm wrong anyone, it was a long time ago!
Good luck AF x x x
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Hey bp, forgot that you are the perfect person to help here!
x x x
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Morning gang
Wow - it's good to be back, good to be back ... NOT!!
Hundreds of emails, tons of filing and a colleague who won't stop chatting ...... bliss.
Lyndyloo - thinking of you. I was looking at mrssootycat on her beanbag this morning and thought I really don't know what I'll do when you "go" .... it just doesn't bear thinking about really.
Deb - interview this week? Good luck xx
super-BP .... if you good Sweeny todd are there no websites with stills from the film?
btw - i love Helena Bonham Carter. If I could look like anyone, I'd deffo choose to look like her. She's beautiful.
Right, back in a bit.
CtD xxxx
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Hi Cheryl
Yep, tomorrow morning and thank you!
Oh how I miss tons of filing, hundreds of emails, and chatting colleagues *sigh*
x x x
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Ctd - lots of stills but we have a budget of £0.00 so its quite hard! We have got him plastic leather trousers and a white shirt but everythign else looks too hard to get hold off on a budget!
Debbie - I hate TAX and VAT but do know where to look for info
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Thanks Bagpuss and Debbie!
AF xx
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BP - can you sew? an old pair of curtains into the Sweeny-esque frock coat?
what are you wearing as the gawjusly bonkers Mrs L ?
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i have a long black skirt/ purple and black corset and lace small snug thing and then will put my hair in two long bunches high on my head!
No good with sewing - just might get lots of fake blood and ruin a old shirt and go for the last scene of ST!
super bp x
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Morning all - lovely blue skies all round.
17 hour shift gingembre - ouch!
Just dashing through - just to let you know I'm about - well I think I am !! fair bit to do and have to get tyre sorted some time today! Oh Joy more money going out!
Hugs Lyndy ((()))
Beesmum xxx
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NEW BLOG!!!!!!
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Sentimental Sentimentents Ter The CLP And Each Blog Typer Reading This Bitta Typing,
Bingo Star ere......
'ope all 'ad a good weekend!!!!
Whatta eventful weekend it's been for me. A didn't know 'ow a waz gonna get through the weekend!!
In fact a thought the only way am gonna get through it iz ake an overdose!
But then a realised if a did then I wouldn't get through the weekend... i'd ave ter go and buy some more which wouldn't be good as the shop was shut!!!!
So instead of overdosing ter 6 'eaped teaspoons a stuck ter me usual 3 of me 'ot chocolate!!@!
Then Saturdee a spent the dee driving an 6 month old Eddie Stobart rig. Top of the range Scania - beautiful drive....
After a goot me mind inter gear on 'ow ter get the damn new auto gears inter gear.... it took me mind of things - works for me all!!!!
A went up north, listening ter Dermot on R2, through all the terrible weather in Cumbria... a waz wrockin' up Shap.... wrockin from side terrrr side... In fact a waz down ter 37mph in places all just in case a blew, just in case!!!!>!
One big gust and yer on yer side!!!
But coming back south a waz ok. I 'ad a full load on.... 24 tonnes on me rig thus taking me gross ter 40 - never blow over when fully loaded!!!!!
And what waz me load yer might ask..... 59,204 tins of 'ienz Baked Beans.... 100% true all.... 100% true!!!!!!
That must mean a 'ad over a million beans on me rig.... just glad a didn't ave a blow out!!!!!!@!!!
PS Glad all the Cumbria runners made it through their 'appy day out in the 'ills of the beautiful tranquil lakes!!!!
But the biggest moment of enlightenmentation came on Sundee when I 'eard Geraldine McQueen 'ad reached # 10 in the poppadooodle do poptastically tastic groove charts!!!!!!!
It's the line she signs "A started with nothing, now a ave something".... it made me realise 'motionally deep inside, very deep inside..... if you keep trying.... then one day, one day... YOU will get YOUR dream...... Geraldine... thank you, thank you!!!!!!!
PS A notice too, Geraldine, she's gotta a glint in 'eye... wonder if she might be single????
Forget Nelly Furatado, Fergie (the american one), Claudia Winkleman, Winklemen, Winkleman (can't remember), Duffy and Beyonce..... Geraldine iz my type of woman!!!!!!
Ave never been on a date with a top celebrity before..... mind you a bet she's noot interested as the fame's probally gone ter 'er 'ead already... always does once they make it big!!!!!!!!
Tatty bye all..... tatty bye Geraldine!!!!!
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Where's the new blog????
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