CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.
Oh yes and no mistake, here's the deal...
... two of our team, i.e. Helen - the boss and Craig - the crackpot, are already in Cyprus, having flown there this morning to sort out tomorrow's ALL REQUEST FORCES SPESH.
Brilliant, can't wait and the rest of the team are staying here to handle things from this end.
But moi is all in between caught up in the middle like. I stay for tonight's show, fly out early in the morn and get there just in time for tomorrow night's show.
ALL GOOD....NO PROBLEM........ HOWEVER........ H O W E V E R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's the RADIO 2 staff party tonight. Like the big one, the Christmas Ding Dong, the once a year and that's it thing. Girls with glitter and no partners and a proper mobile disco.
Now, the cats already in Cyprus are gonna have a beer in sympathy, the dudes here are gonna party like there's no shows to do tomorrow, but I have to go home with not so much as a lime stuffed in the top of a bottle.
Of all the days in all of the year.
Course, the naughty little office imps are telling me to go the party anyway but I am saying:
"Get over yourselves St. Trinians, I've got a five hour flight with just me and a dusty old paperback, plus thirty degrees C and hundreds of squaddies waiting for a request at the other end."
Still, one wouldn't hurt, would it?
CLP.
2008.
X.
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Oh lummee Christophe...do me a favour, and wait just a minute to breathe!
I'm in the middle of organgrinding the staff Christmas party for next Tuesday...and one, just ONE person hasn't said what they want to eat. Just when I thought it'd be safe to go back in the water...
Anyhoo, I'll have a Marine please
love
hazel
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i've got drinks tonioght and christmas do tomorrow - so have the same issue as you - cannot drink tonight as I need to be able to cope tomorrow - decsions decsions
Super bp x
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CLP
ARF - Tarkan "Kiss Kiss" - its been no 1 in Turkey for best part of a decade - a real international party song - even tho you're in Cyprus!
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CLP
GO to the party, have a good time but don't go bonkers!
Are we still choosing the first song for ARF? If so:
Wonderful World - Joey Ramone
Well, it is an international ARF, arfter all!
Cheryl the Diva xxxxx
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My suggestion is go to the party, you can always sleep on the plane...
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I second Mr Bond's suggestion.
I wish I had lots of parties to go to. We've got a Christmas meal on the 19th at lunchtime, it's hardly going to be a wild time. Never mind, at least I don't have to pay!
AliB
xx
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Go for it CLP.....just don't go mad.
I'm out for a christmas 'do' tonight, with the new people. In fact no, they aren't new I am. Oh you know what I mean.
Then out tomorrow with the company that I used to work for, they invite me every year.
Actually, what am I do sitting here....things to do!
Debbie x
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Anyway as a tax payer I hope we are not paying for this party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fiver says you go.
Nev
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Howdie smurfette!
I meant the long ends .... not the short ends!
x x x
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I third James suggestion too just don't drink too much and an extra three hours or so kip on the plane should do it!!!
Beesmum xxx
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Right Off to find my other horse - she's around here somewhere, Load her into a Trailer, then take her back home! YEAH! She's been away for over a Year now - went away to stud - had pregnancy, had foal, weaned foal and now HOME!!!!!!
Ohh! it's going dark so must dash!!
Quack
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Oh forgot to say our Christmas do is tommorow night and I am only going to work a Half day - it will take as long to get ready!
Dress wise - going to rake through dresses worn at weddings that haven't had an airing for a while!
Quack
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bye dook, good luck finding the horse, hope it's not too dark....
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Did you get the picture Cheryl, thought maybe you were to polite to comment on them LOL!
Dook I went shopping for some new things to wear this morning. In and out of the blooming changing rooms so often that I was tempted to run out and change the sizes in my underwear.
Maybe not ;-)
Haven't caught up with anything, spent this afternoon at the school watching LM's christmas concert. And watching him pull the tail off Donkey. Oops!
x x x
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Debs no worries he's set up for pin the tail on the donkey at the christmas party!
Nev
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Debbie-C...LOL classic xmas concert moment.... hope you caught it on video.....LOL
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Deb - I emailed you last night. Worried now!
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Good point Nev.
007, we weren't allowed to film and were only alllowed to go up to the stage and take photos after the performance not during :-(
x x x
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ARF Bela Lougosi's Dead By Bahous
Not that i'll be able to listen as i'll prob be out of the cab.
which reminds me Bloggers You WONT have my company tomorrow as i'll be working. And there was me gonna ring in if i wasn't working . . i must say that more often methinks *ggggggggggg*
Have fun Tomorrow Chris. I don't envy you with the flight an all
Take it easy folks weather's supposed to be useless tonight n tomorrow morning.
Steve :-D
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I agree with JLF... go to the sleep on the plane , drink as much water as you do pop . stand under the shower for ages and then eat a large brekkie ... sorted .
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Ah Cheryl just read your post and checked my other email account. I've got one that mostly spam and stuff go to.
I see what you mean, I was sealing everything! Even Mr Debbie looked worried when I had that brush in my hand hehe.
I will try another time. I shall be triumphant.
x x x
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Debbie-C, Why not?
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Because you have to get consent from all the parents in the room or something. All to do with undesirables obtaining pics of children.
At least I think that's what it's all about.
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debs - what did LM play? Did he have a line?
anybody else out there with kids - what are they doing ?
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Oh how ridiculous is that.... so you lose out on recording for child's play.
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Christoff Lamby Pie you lightweight!
Get to that party. You can always have a kip en route, then start again at t'other end.
2 for the pricea 1, hurrah.
And make it Happy Hour. You know Happy Hour, The More You Drink, The More You Save.
Clodagh.xx
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He was a shepherd bp. A 'shepherd warming his toes by the fire' I believe to the the correct name of the role. So he tells me. And he had to say 'I'm freezing'
He is singing in the christmas carol service at our local church tomorrow.
Yep 007, no pics or recording of the play. Just him standing in front of the camera at the end.
x x x
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Go, go, go, go, go!!!!
Didn't your doctor chum (or someone's doctor chum on radio 2!) say that as long as you drink at least two pints of water before you go to sleep (or catch a flight) you'll avoid the hangover.
Tis the season to be jolly, tra-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la!!!!!
jx
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Debbie-C.....wow how sad is that. Nothing to humiliate him with when he brings his first girlfriend home......LOL Joking aside, is that a school decision not to allow filming?
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Bondy
This has been creeping in for some time - 10 years ago we could still take photos at littlest 'un's primary school but my friends with younger ones can't. PC paranoia gone mad.
And as for anyone who isn't digital and wants an innocent snap of their own kids in the bath or paddling pool - which most of us have from our own childhoods I bet - you're likely to get arrested if you take them somewhere to be developed these days.
I'm all for trying to stop abuse, of course, but innocent people get caught by these blanket catch-all rules.
df
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Hello JenEwan!
Not sure if it's a school thing tbh, want to find out now though.
x x x
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True derbyfi. And evidence proves that most abuse is committed by someone in or known to the family somehow.
But protecting our kids at all costs makes sense.
This is very serious suddenly isn't it.
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Wow derbyfi PC gone mad is an understatement........ Okay so now I know what I would do if I was PM...... Give families the opportunity to record their children's activities at school events.
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i wonder if CtD's been buried under the amount of invoicing she's done today?
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there was the case of a newsreader being questioned because she had pictures of her kids in the bath and got them developed in boots - who hasn't got pictures of them in the bath at some point?
i think some common sense needs to be applied to protect the children but not to vilify normal parents
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Debs its not just your school - its everywhere!! Bonkers - totally bonkers
Bees xxx
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Hi Jen - how's the job going?
RIght, time for me to reveal all ... yes, even in this chilly weather:
Today we have
Mistletoe!
And an elefant bursting out of a pressie like that Noel Tidy-beard ad on Sky at the mo!
Day off tomorrow gang but will endeavour to keep up the advent momentum.
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well said bagpuss...... Let common sense prevail!!!!!!!
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Steve - cheeky!!! ;-)
I went to the nativity play of my God Daughter 2 years ago (she was a shiny shiny star!) and there was no photography allowed, BUT the school had it filmed by a "professional" and parents were invited to order their copy of the DVD (all proceeds go to the school, naturally!) for collection when the new term began again in January.
Talk about cash cow!
For the record: my best friend (mother of said God Daughter) sat there all sensible whilst me and her mum sat either side of her bawling our eyes out!!!
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It's the old problem isn't it Debbie - a criminal minority (who aren't usually dealt with harshly enough in my view) get away with their evil ways, often for many years, and so millions of other quite harmless people pay the price.
You can say the same in a way for car insurance, road tax etc dodgers - they kill and maim others with dangerous driving in unroadworthy vehicles and then get a tiny fine that is less than their insurance would be for one year.
If I was PM........ I'd make punishments for serious crimes that cause suffering to other people (physical and mental) fit the crime - and life should mean life.
Sorry all, I'm on my soapbox now.
df
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Jen if I had a couple of pints of water on top of what I had been drinking I'd be up every 5 mins for a wee - maybe that's how you avoid the hangover.
The no photos of kids is common I think - they got around it at the school where the munchins go by getting parental consent at the strat pf the school year for all events etc.
Nev
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Greetings and Salutations from an ever colder Vancouver,
Ah, the age old dillemma of whether to stay in or go out.
The soiree: inviting, exciting, fun-filled, rhapsodic, jubilant, festive and booze-fuelled...but...
The Problem: Having something important to do the next day makes it difficult to join the party with the same unchallenged abandon enjoyed by the other attendees.
What to do, Mr. Evans, what to do? Could go either way...
I have been on many a flight around our fair planet, hungover due to an inability to avoid the delightful excess of the night before and it is always painful. These days I tend to avoid that kind of pre-flight excess (next Wednesday is a classic example before my London flight...) but it can be tough...We've all been there.
Either way, remember this:
You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.
Bottoms up.
Dr. T.
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Who deciced to have the bash on Thursday anyhoooo?
Stooopid night for a party of such magnitude as the R2 shindig!
Hiya Dr T ;-)
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Nev, Agree completely but that probably makes too much sense....LOL
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bagpuss and Deb - enjoy your evenings ladies!
you can compare hangovers on here tomrorow!
and Deb - don't go calling them all smurfs or oompa lompers after to much Lambrini!
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off to another 2 hour meeting....groan.....
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CLP- Just Do It!!! You can have a fun time without having to get too sloshed! Sleep on the plane as suggested... after all it's not the Crimbo party every night of the year is it?
We haven't really got a proper Crimbo party this year as we're all in different places so we have a small Leicester party next Friday and then we're having a New Years party in Andorra!
Off to the gym in a bit... need to get rid of the excesses of NYC (and there were quite a few!)
Luv
Lyndyloo
-x-x-
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Afternoon each
Go for it Chris, as Bond says you can always sleep on the plane. A couple won't hurt.
Bagpuss: Our very smallest one (3) is a cat in his nursery nativity play. Can't remember ever seeing a cat in one before. Am going to see him next Wednesday morning - with trepidation I may add - this is the one who will either be ruler of the world or boss of the mafia! Has thrown contents of his potty (wee, fortunately) all over the telly while it was on and threw my coffee all over the sofa the other week. An angel when he's good and an absolute fiend when he's bad.
Back later. Off to thrash Cheryl on wordscraper.
xxx
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Anne - the cat thing reminds me of the Lobster in the nativity in Love Actually!
Derrrr!!
Thrash away my dear, thrash away!
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Crumbs Annie - perhaps a good thing you can't video it!!
Bondy - you in your meeting yet???
Bees xxx
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PS: ARF - Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits.
Never happen!!!
Back to wordscraper.
xx
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Ah, Cheryl the Diva, our dyed-in-the wool Gooner...
Greetings as ever. Pass the misletoe...;-)
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Good evening LH1
Got them all running scared on FB wordscraper folks!!
xx
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James - it's OK no-one will notice if I sneak in -
OOOoooops - Tripped - Crash!! bang!! wallop!! - just broke me baby oil all over me pink fluffy handcuffs and black frillies!!!!
Beesmum xxx
hehe!!!!
enjoy your meeting!!!!
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Evening.
ARF - Real Thing. Can You Feel The Force
Or as I would prefer, along with many a priddy laydee on here, and possibly some of the priddy mentaljens - can we feel the forces - pleeease x
Just thought I'd be topical - without the hazel nuts. (she is y'kno!)
MW,a!
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Oh, yeah, and Chris -
As an obligate teetotaler I advise you attend said par-tay, stay of the wobbly stuff and just have a darned good chuckle at everybody elses expense. Take a camera and hold all and sundry to ransom upon your return.
It works for me, no hangover, no shame, no embarrassment and a heck of a lot of light hearted tut tutting the following day.
People will believe anything you tell them if they know you were the only sober one there.
Remember, sober does not mean sombre.
MW, a!
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Good point MWa!
I'm often the designated driver and don't mind not drinking but I do get cross when pubs/bars charge mad prices for a small fruit juice and a dash of lemonade or similar from a hosepipe.
df
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Ah yes DF,
Works do last sundy, I was on the j2O, at £3.25 a bottle. So £6.50 a pint!
Blinkin' blimey.
MW, a!
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MW,a! & DFi
I always ask for a pint of iced tap water when I'm out n about and driving . . .drives the pub bonkers. They keep trying to offer me bottled water which i refuse. If they refuse me tap water i go elsewhere. But they tend to just give me what i want without too much hassle. If somewhere tries to tell you that the water isn't drinkable then they are lying as I'm sure that there has to potable (drinkable) water somewhere in the establishment.
Steve :-D
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beesMum....lmao
CtD, that would first lobster in the nativity right?
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Yay, MW, a! nice one!
Dragonxx
PS - hi everyone!
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What a grand pair of crackers, MW,a!
xxxx
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Ohh, I love a bit of sax!
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Absolutely James!
** standing under the mistletoe now **
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Heard the crackers but missed the announcement before them when getting dinner out of the oven. Doh!
Good choices - but to be honest almost anything by the divine Mr Springsteen gets my vote!
df
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Evening all HELP!
A ginger cat has decided to move in with us much to the disgust of our current cat. No matter how many times we chuck him out we find him kipping on the sofa next time we come in the lounge!!!
how do I get rid of him?
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Good heavens - radio on and missed them. Bums.
Was wrestling with Red magazine on-line, trying to get a subscription for daughter as one of her Crimbo pressies.
Didn't even notice it was the heavenly Brucie.
xxx
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ARF.....
"in the Navy"....
Cause a lot of them in Cyprus Are!
DWNB!!!!
ARF ARF ARF
Wooofff To The Boy for Passing his Test and the Tooli for scoring 90%
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Cathmel,
I presume you have a cat flap. You may need to upgrade to an infra red one where you programme the collar key to the cat flap. As long as ginger tom doesn't have the same colour key he can't get in.
MW, a!
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Oh yeah, we sell all the stuff for pets mentioned on tonights show.
MW, a!
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Hello all.... have been a bit quiet on the blogging front, have been lurking.
CLP: re the Christmas party scenario I think you should go, even if you only have the one or two you can still have a laugh at everyone else's drunken antics. At the now infamous staff do 3 christmasses ago at my place of work there was one girl who couldn't drink (doctor's orders) and she dined out for about 3 days afterwards reminding (or informing) her colleagues just what they had got up to.... plus shs ehad no hangover to deal with the next day!
Debbie/Bondy: re the whole pictures of children's plays etc... I work at a tourist attraction here in Edinburgh and often lead education sessions for primary school aged children. if we want to take photos of any of the events we run we need to get advance permission from the parents of every single child in the group before we can take a single shot. It's a sad state of affairs but a reflection of the society we live in.
Anyhow on a cheerier note this year's Chrimbo bash is next week, still to decide what to wear... decisions, decisions
Rx
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Hi rosie
It's not only little people - we have to have signed agreement from older people in order to display their photos in our Annual Report.
You going on Monday? Hopefully see you there. Fight you for a cuddle with the little'un!
xxxx
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Hi Annie am very much hoping to be there!
And cuddles are a particular speciality of mine!!
xx
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Bunoes Noches
Cyprus what a lovely place and actually only 4hrs flying surely!
Today I wanted to kill somebody.
My daughters Christmas present was a hairdo. Now it's just about taken me 4 years to get my hair without all those silly layers and fairly long.
Today however finding myself in the hands of a female hairdresser which is always a bad idea., she cuts the lot off, I'm not sure what style it is supposed to be but I dare say it will take me a year to sort out.
Thank you Toni and Guy ... don't go there ladies.
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PP,
#74
You shouldn't have paid if it wasn't what you wanted :(
I don't know why you women don't refuse to pay more often . . .if ya ALL did that then they'd soon get it right . . .EVERYTIME.
I do feel for you PP
I've never been in that situation before as for as long as i've been old enough to say what i want i've had number 1's and now get the missus to do it with clippers.
Steve :-D
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Sorry Bsmum, couldn't wait till the weekend. Am writing Christmas cards. Christmas tree lights are twinkling at me and I just had to do it. Je suis desolate (is that how you say it?)
xxxxx
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hello! anyone in?
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Hi Cheryl, how's you?
xxx
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Tired, and glad I've got tomorrow off!
You?
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CtD, Lucky you. Although we're supposed to have a big snow storm tonight that will dump upwards of 7 inches of snow...... knowing how accurate the weathermen/women have been this winter, we'll probably 7 mm....LOL We will see, if it's too bad it will be another work at home day......fingers and everything crossed...
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Good to hear that your weather people are as useless as ours!!! They never get it right. Never ever.
Meetings all done?
Day off tomorow but very busy!
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So wish I had a day off tomorrow, but it will be the usual - out at 7.30, scraping car!!
Enjoy your lie in Cheryl.
xxxx
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Lie in?!?!?! I wish ...
Housework. Then got appointment at the tax office at 10. Loads of stuff tov do at the post office (Annie - you will get something nice on Saturday morning in the post - enjoy! x), then shopping, need to find something to wear on NYE, hair cut at half twelve - I love my hairdresser: craig-the-wannabe-gansta-rapper-crimper. He's priceless!
Then when Mr Diva gets in at half four - off to buy our Christmas Tree!
Busy day all told.
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CtD, the meeting is finally over. The 2 hour ended up being 3 hours....... coffee is my friend.......
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Gin Bondy. Gin is my friend. Or wine. Or champagne. Or a pint .....
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Cheryl, your day sounds fabbie. What?? what?? is arriving on Saturday? Can't stand secrets, they drive me mad!!!!
You lovely girl. Enjoy your day.
xxxxxx
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Phew Cheryl, makes me tired just thinking about all that!!!
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I need to clear the decks of chores - busy weekend ahead. Out Saturday pm on the lash with friends for christmas drinks, then decking the halls at Diva Towers on Sunday.
It's amazing how long it takes to deck the halls of a 2-bed terrace!
what's everyone else up to?
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Annie - you'll just have to wait and see. Its nice tho. Well, I think so!
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There are meetings where I would have welcomed those "friends"....lol
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Hi Rosieposie...... How are things?
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HI Bond, things are ok thanks, just one more day of work to go then three days off!! A weekend of Christmas shopping, posting cards and hopefully butting the tree up is in store!
Have just seen the weather forecast for the next few days though and it's not looking good... sleety conditions, yuck!
How are you?
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Yeah Rosie. Minus 2 around Edinburgh. I know Bond, not nearly as bad as where you are, but scary anyway.
xxxx
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erm that would be putting the tree up, not butting it!
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rosie - i was quite enjoying the image of you butting the tree!
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Mr Diva is watching some old Red Dwarf's - they're really funny! I loathed it first time round!
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could be painful.... all those needles!
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Rosie, I'm fine thanks. Sounds like you've got a fun weekend planned. We are supposed to get lots of snow, but who knows.......
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I kinda wish we would get a bit of snow... Edinburgh would look so beautiful under a blanket of the white stuff
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I'm loving the cat on Red Dwarf. Genius!
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We'll I'm off home. Footie tonight so might be on later, might not. But then most of you are in the land of nod by then. Hope you all have a good evening. I see it's started snow here already.... should be a fun ride home......
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Off to bed now droogies!
Sweet dreams - see you on the morrow!
x x x
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Night Diva x
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Hey dudes ....
What's the story. ?
DtM
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Quiet the night, isn't it!?
Have had a disaster with hair colour!! Really bad one!! And can't afford to see a hair dresser! Ho-hum!!
Off to catch up with the blog!
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Christoff Evans,
You being a diamond geezer from way back when,would not be able to stop yourself from going to the party baby.
But its been and gone now anyway Chris, as a top party boy this should be a piece of cake to a man of your calibre.
Christopher Evans , your Father would have been a proud man indeed.
Well done Lad.
Steve.
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Hi
Chris I wonder if you made it to the party - I didn't make it to my works do :o( It's tonight but I've been at home with what I thought was a tummy virus turns out it's my Thyroid because I messed up my medication last week! Hopefully will settled down in next couple of days.
We have another birthday............
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Chrissie
Happy Birthday to you
Have a lovely birthday Chrissie xx
Mary xx
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Christoff ,
that is a compliiment to your good workings,just read it back,but you know what I mean.
Steve.
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Its always better to regret having done something than to regret not having done something...go for it Chris xxx
how about grey is the new blonde as far as i'm concerned as ARF...sounds TOG like and yes it is but its good heart warming stuff :)
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ARF;- Mavericks, Just Wanna Dance the Night Away. Can't keep still when I hear it!Thanks Christophe,
Ta ta Lin x
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MwK - you're up late tonight honey! Hope you are feeling better soon ... especially by Monday!!!!
Chrissie, darling, happy birthday!!! Hope you get more than chocolates at work today!!!
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ARF -
has to be -
LIKE TOY SOLDIERS by EMINEM
I have a nightmareishly busy day today - hope to catch you all later!!
Hope the flight over is restful, CLP!
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Alternatively ...
ARF -
could be -
HAPPY CHRISTMAS (WAR IS OVER) by JOHN LENNON
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morning everybloggy!
Friday, yay!
Super BP, your John Lennon biog is on my desk, can you let me know where to send it?
Tiggs xx
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advent calendar - robin
ARF - Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Tiggs xx
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Moooooooooooorning
Blimey, I'm tired this morning - and it's all the moon's fault. Yes, that thing in the sky. It needs a dimmer switch, you see. Basically, got woken up just after 3am by who-knows-what, then could not get back to sleep thanks to Mr How Bright Am I Moon!
Apparently, it's gonna be even brighter tonight. Blimey - think I'll try and get one of those sleep masks Top Cat used to wear!
Thick ice/heavy frost and freezing fog out there too. Nice.
At least I haven't got to drive to work this morning. Yay!
Right, Advent Calendar reveals to date:
1 - Jack in the Box
2 - Holly sprig
3 - Teddy bear
4 - Sinister snowman/clown creaure
5 - Prezzies
6 - Christmas cake
7 - Wooden horse on wheels
8 - Baubles
9 - Snowman (by no means sinister)
10 - Stocking (calm down boys.......!)
11 - Mistletoe
12 - Ha! you tell me ........
Right. Off to get ready for the Post Office queue, tax office, police station. Fun day off eh!!???
Be safe - it's a jungle out there!
Cheryl x x x
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Hello Tiggs! xx
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Morning all,
We all seem to be up and about early this cold and frosty morning! In work and have already run three financial reports off this morning for the jolly old Air Force!
For the ARF for my old colleagues in the RAF Regiment in the UK and deployed in fighting zones around the world, Madness - Baggy Trousers. The boys all love a bit of the nutty boyz when they get a chance to let their hair down. Roll on Rock Apes!
DD out
Ps enjoy the day off La Diva!
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Blimey DD - you are in early! Does that mean you get to have an early POETS finish?
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morning Cheryl
Was very bizarre down my end of the country this morning, my car was frozen solid but no other vehicle in my vicinity was?!! Felling picked on now!
Had to take Mr Tiggs to Chippenham station for 5.55 train this morning as he has a Christmas do in Ealing this arvo and didn't want to leave his van overnight, consequently, I've been at my desk since 6.50, after my early morning visit to ELH, so nice at that hour, only thing in way are shelf stackers!
Laters
Tiggs xx
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I hate that Tiggs! Dunno bout your ELH but at our local one, if you want to get to something on a shelf behind one of those ghastly cage things, the stackers look at you as if to say "Yes?". I've actually apologised to them on more than one occassion for being an inconvenient customer merely doing my shopping.
I'm going to brave a peek in Woolies today. 20% off pic n mix is just too much to resist!
x x x
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it's the 'how dare customers be in here' look that gets me!
Tiggs xx
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CtD,
All things being equal, if the system runs correctly like it didn't do yesterday! Should be finished at between 3 and 3.30!
I luuuuurve Fridays!!!!
DD out
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Morning Bloggers!
Happy Birthday Chrissie!
I get my Booboo back today hooray!!!!
MwK- get well soon honey it's not allowed to be poorly at Christmas... I'll send you some PV's
Suse- How's your hair lookig this morning? Remember nothing is ever as good or as bad as it first appears :))
Luv
Lyndyloo
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morning all, hope you're well?
Chris I hope you went to the party, had a few bieres and aren't too roughtoday.
Ball was good, MrsW looked fab, I had a few bieres and all in all a good night was had by all.
Won't comment too much on photo/video'ing school plays, yep it's just crazy that they don't trust the parents but I guess if it stops just one thrillseeker slipping through the net well then can't be all bad really. I like the idea that it's done professionally and the school can raise a few bob....who's to say who can/can't buy it though??
I think I read a few postings on heroin addicts yesterday? Well I say show EVERY child all videos available and shock them at a young age. I have had to deliver the tragic news to a family (or 2) that their loved one is no longer alive and it's bloody horrible I can tell you. (Telling them, and finding them that is!)
Hope you're all coping with the cold, coffee no3 is calling.....now where's the paracetamol?
bonnet de douche
KWx
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oooops, happy birthday Chrissie x
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oh yeah,
Happy birthday Chrissie!
Did you know it's Bondy's on Sunday?
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OOOOh I sound grumpy today....sorry folks, I'm not - honest x x x x
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Ging
You don't sounds grumpy, just slightly 'dehydrated'!
Tiggs xx
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a3t3IKlXqFU
little something for diva - possibly the best of red dwarf
tiggs - if you can mail me on fb - I am on the bloggers page - then i can get my address to you that way - major thanks xxxx
Had one drink and multiple softs last nigth so 100% safe driving home - now just the same today - I'm off at just gone 12 to party and then Amersham lights tonight :-)
Super bp x
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2MRf7DrWsBk sorry - this should eb better version x
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Morning Bloggers,
Blimey it was frosty this morning. I think there was frost on frost on my car windows - took ages to scrape off. There was also freezing fog, with the sun trying to burst through - look really pretty.
CtD-thanks for the list of the advent calendar reveals so far, much appreciated. Enjoy your day off.
I was excited to see that you mentioned 20% off Pick 'n Mix, going to have to pop into town at lunchtime to get some - especially if there is to be no more. I am so sad that Wollies is closing down.
Happy Birthday Chrissie x
Hope those who had their party last night are not too hung over.
Hooray it's Friday
AliB xx
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Hi all,
9 year old off ill with high temperature so romantic birthday day out has been postponed (sob!).
On the subject of videoing/photographing school plays, I know of one family who have a very good reason for not wanting this to take place, I know it's a shame for the other parents but I guess you just have to take a pic of your little ones before or after they go to the play. A couple of years ago I had one child playing Joseph in the Lower School production and the other was Prince Charming in the big kids show! I don't think photos etc were allowed, but I have some great memories - I thought at the time, it ain't gonna get any better then this!
Gingembre - glad the ball went well, I absolutely love dos where everyone puts on their gladrags but Mr M is less keen on dressing up sadly!
Better get back to the invalid, can't wait to listen in tonight Chris,
Em xxx
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Just popping in to wish Chrissie, Bondy and anyone else with a birthday or anniversary to celebrate this weekend a good one.
Keep warm folks and have a happy Friday.
df
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Just been over to fb and may I just add how smart Mr and Mrs W were looking at the ball xx
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Ginge - I think Mrs W looks stunning in the pictures and you look great as well
Super bp x
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MORNING ALL - HOPE NOT TOO MANY HEADACHES????????????
ok I'll be quiet now - no frost this morn just soggy misty muck.
Off to catch up on posts, cuppa then Ill pop back later.
Happy Birthday Chrissie xxxx
Beesmum xxxx
ps did you see in tele'ph yesterday that d-i-l's most likely to suffer from heart attacks dealing with outlaws at Christmas?? see see see see SEE !!!! I told you - ....runs off hysterically!!
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{{{ whimper whimper}}}
headache .
JTT.
Happy Birthday Chrissie.
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Morning everyone - happy Friday to you!
Did you go Chris, did ya? Did ya?
Beesmum - what a statistic!! Suddenly conjured up image of you running through garden from outlaws in pink frilly knickers - warped; me?
Hope to catch up with some ol' mates tonight and then Spurs vs Man Utd on Saturday. Still no tree :( but the hallway / stairs is now black and looks wicked. Just add gaudy gold picture frames and fairy lights up the bannister and voila! The last room in the house is done - huzzah!
*** My ARF request: Stuck in the Middle With You - Stealers Wheel (I think) ***
Advent guesses: a Christmas tree and some mice carol-singing.
What's everyone up to over t'weekend?
Rosie x
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Morning all! Just a quick dash in - have to go see what I can do with a nightmare hair colour!!
CtD - sew some blackout material into your curtains - blissful darkness ensues!!!
ADVENT CALENDER - stick of rock
DD - wet here today! :(
Tiggy - selective Mr Frost?? Are you not shattered being on the go so early? At 5.55am I was trying to persuade the Limpet to go back to sleep!!
Lyndyloo - hair is looking dreadful!!! Aaaarrrggghhhh!!!
Gingembre - glad the ball was a success!
Was it a good night super bp?
Ali - I'm panicing that it's Friday!!! So much to do before the off on Monday!
Emma - sorry to hear about your wee one's illness and cancelled plans!!
df - warmer here now frost has gone.
Beesmum - can SO relate to the in-laws - think Adams family here - 'nuff said!!!
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JTT, DARLING - oh, sorry, was that too loud?? Here - have a couple paracetemol and a nice strong coffee!!!
Rosie - still no tree here either! :(
Weekend starts here I guess!! I am heading to an onld gent's shopping shortly, then lunch with a Mummy pal then must start packing. Got to clear all toys and rubbish from living room as it's to be emptied tomorrow for joiner laying flooring on Monday. Big Wee Lass has Highland Dance show rehearsal at 5pm. Coffee-mate and her 2 kids staying tonight - that reminds me, said I'd do macaroni! Then tomorrow, all decant to sister's house, Big Wee Lass and Limpet have Christmas party, then dancing show in evening. Sunday as normal, then Monday off to Glasgow!
And now nappy-les Limpet has pooed everywhere! Joy!
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ooh.......Inlaws/outlaws - I've been very very lucky I think.
We rarely see my m-i-l but we're civil when we do meet, and the rest of them are nice.
I'm still pretty pally with my first m-i-l who has always been great, even though we rarely meet now either 'cos we live in different bits of the country.
But I once worked with a woman who married a spoiled only child whose mother used to invite him up to Newcastle (from Nottingham) for a nice cosy weekend together and the d-i-l was very firmly not invited! We all made various suggestions as to how she should deal with it - including ditching the pair of them!!
df
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Did she ditch them, df!? What a bizarre pair!
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Not while I worked there but I moved offices so lost touch. He was a spineless wonder and no-one else could understand what she saw in him anyway!
df
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CLP - Hope you made the party last night and had a blast. Good luck for tonights' show!
Chrissie - Happy Birthday my lovely friend! Have a wonderful day, you deserve it!
A x
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HLS
Didn't go to bed til 2, this pesky leg, then up again at 4.45 to get himself to the station! Knackered, gonna be a long day!
SuperBP - will go on FB tonight and mail you. Lennon will then be winging his way to you on Monday
Tiggsxx
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Suse.
Ah jayzus I HATE that, I've sported more ridiculous hairdo's in me time than I can shake a stick at; in my time at Art College in Manchester in the 70s it was considered cool to trot off to Vidal Sassoon of a Tuesday night, students' training night, so that you got your hair done for free. Ergo meself and the marvellously bonkers (now incredibly successful artist) friend emerged with heads like summat you'd find at the end of Blackpool Pier.
Then I got married and became the only farmers' wife in the country with short blue hair and a plait at the back. I shall remember to my dying day the look on the father-in-law's (a burly, old-school farmer) face when he saw me.
"Did you 'ave gas?" He asked, lividly.
Then in the 80s came the sequence of dreadful curly perms. Oh yes. Vera Duckworth, Lily Savage, Marj Simpson and next-door's poodle/Jack Russell cross, a ringer for all of 'em I was. If I'd only known then what I know now, namely that my hair is actually naturally curly if I were ever to give it chance to grow before terrorising it, all them birds' nests coulda bin avoided.
These days, however, I wear my hair au naturel apart from slappin' the odd colour on it when it starts to look miserable, as I've had me share of psychotic hairdressers and therefore would rather face a firin' squad than one a them guys.
So. Top tip girls. If your hair goes green when you've emerged from the swimmin' pool lookin' more like Phyllis Diller than Ursula Andress, slap a bit a tomato ketchup on it.
Oh yes.
Take it from one who knows.
Clodagh.xx
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Round 1 over and done with. And guess what ...
Post office - no queue, and the lady that served me said she's happily stick 46 stamps on all my cards for me!
Tax office - they were nice. Forms now in the system. Took 15 mins tops.
Police Station - very helpful. Fingers crossed.
Got sparkly attire for new year: black naturally.
Got cake boards/ boxes / side ribbons etc, and wreath for front door.
Woolworths was pants.
just nipped home to drop off all the above then heading back into town for haircut in a bit.
Chrissie - Happy Birthday!!!
Hangovers? tsk tsk tsk!!!!!
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NOW HEAR THIS, NOW HEAR THIS .
The little dummer Boys odds have been slashed to 7-4 on , 4-7.
Downloading is the way to go,the Togs have got the message and are now downloading.
I downloaded 20 yeasterday,its a piece of cake to do and only costs £0.79.
This is now a do able proposition , download away children. For the Children.
JTT.
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I've never had a bad colour experience but have friends who went bright blue, green etc and didn't mean to.
But I have had the 'trim' that ended up more like a scalping - and being only 19 at the time I was too scared to refuse to pay even though I looked like a 1950's schoolboy!
Just never went back there and warned my frinds off too, like PP. Took me 18 months to get it back how I liked it - and I kept it long for years after that!
df
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Oooooh poor Jovial - FEELING BETTER YET????????!!! drink a stack of water hubby dear - loads of the stuff - that'll do it!!
Sus - what have you done to your barnet - just look at the colour wheel and get a rinse in the opposite colour - that should sort it - says she - having been blonde black red purple blue and of course green! email me if you like - I know a hairdresser or ten. Try clodaghs tomato ketchup first though - that may work!
DF - the outlaws weren't too bad many moons ago when they lived in Scotland!!! once a year for hogmiserable - but they moved darn 'ere!!! Not too bad to start with but as the years have gone on .....Oh Joy!!!
First m-i-l a nightmare!!
Beesmum xxx
Norty imagination Rosie!!
Hi AS x
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B-sMum - I do find distance lends enchantment to many a relationship - outlaw or not! Commiserations on yours.........
df
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I remember my sister, Lucy, dying for a Blondie-esque white blonde do. My other sister, Lynsey, gamely stepped up to the challenge and it went orange - really bright, carrotty orange - like Linda from Gimmee Gimmee Gimmee (sp?)
Hilarious to a safely-brunette bystander.
Rosie x
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Dear HLS
"sew" ? what is this thing you speak of? I not know what "sew" is, nor how to do "sew".
Diva x x x x
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concerning m-i-l - mine live round the corner whereas my own parents live about an hour away - but we end up most contact through email - she mails stuff to me that either I or her son needs to know - it works great as a system - it also means we have someone on tap to feed the cats when we go away :-)
super bp x
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LOL Rosie!!
Hope you can sort it Susan before you alarm the whole of Glasgow next week.
Really should be working...........best sign out now.
df
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I tried to make my hair blond just before my best friends' first marriage. I was her chief bridesmaid and she wanted me to wear this hideous peach dress. The clashing orangey-hued hair went really well with the peach ensemble.
Needless to say, the photos were indeed unique!
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Diva - you can get loose black out curtain linings - I use them here and in wales where the moon is even brighter!!!
Now that is so handy bagpuss! just puuurfect!! I wish!
Bees xxxx
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Morning everyone, Hope you are well this morning.
let it snow, let it snow. let it snow......
We got about 6 inches of snow and ice last night.... roads slick, schools closed..... Still snowing...... It might be a work from home day for me, we'll have to see how quickly the roads clear...
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Happy birthday Chrissie.....
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Yes indeed happy birthday Chrissie!
Clodagh.xx
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CtD - peach bridesmaid dresses? Divine. Did they have the obligatory puff sleeves too?
I've never been a bridesmaid - does anyone else have any funny hair dyeing / bridesmaid horror stories to share?
Clodagh - shouldn't that have read 'to my dye-ing day'?
Budum dum tsshh. I'm here all week, ladies and gentlemen.
Rosie x
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To whom it may concern.
Have just wired up Renee's new fire.
She has just rocked up behind me with a bucket of water and a cloth made from a pair of Big Knickers, attempting to Give It A Bit Of A Wipe Down.
Therefore if you don't hear any more from me, it's been lovely to chat but I fear that Josef Locke tune will get its airing sooner than planned, and I shall be found incinerated and clutchin' me screwdriver, grinnin' like Gary Gilmour.
Clodagh.xx
1955-2008.
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Dyeing day. Rosie bless you. Hahahaha!
Cheryl. Oh YES the bridesmaid challenge.
I've only been a bridesmaid once. For me sister. And since I had a hideous perm 2 days before, topped off with a circlet of chrysanthemums and a pale peach frock that looked more like a shroud, I'm afraid she has never quite forgiven me for the resulting photos, crossing me eyes and grinning like an eejit.
Well, I mean.
I looked like Mister Pastry.
I should apologise, though, all these years later, to my dear sister. It was probably a little unkind of me that following Christmas, mounting our photo on cork and supplying the darts.
I'm flagellatin' as I speak.
Clodagh.xx
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In honour of the international ARF shouldn't the first track be "Rocking All Over the World" by Status Quo?
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ARF: Stop the Cavalry Jona Lewie (apologies if this has already been requested)...
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ARF - Pipes of Peace - Paul McCartney
Advent Calendar - Santa
Alternative advent - a mouse and an elephant on a see-saw!
Nev
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On the hideous hair front... For those of you who don't know me I have long curly brown hair and have had since I was a little girl. One day in my 20's when I was going out with this guy who had a particular preference for blondes I thought I'd go the whole hog and change my colour. After vast amounts of peroxide applied by my hairdresser and goodness knows what else I looked in the mirror to see a wonderful mass of platinum blonde hair on what can only be described as the most ashen washed out face that ever took breath. I had that hair for 23 hrs before reverting to pleading for help from a hairdresser friend who advised that I had to dye it red before I could go back to brown. My scalp was burned & blistered and hurt like hell for months. I thought my curls would be gone forever but somehow I recovered. My curls came back but I've not touched it since!
Luv
Lyndyloo
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LOL lyndy and Clodagh.
Nev, Pipes of Peace, haven't heard that for ages....Good choice...
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Thank you Mr Bond it just came to the front of my mind as being fitting.
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Poor Lindy!
I also could list many hideous bridesmaids dresses from my various appearnces in said role - the worst was blue crimplene in the late 1960's when I was only small and knew little better. Can't use that excuse for the bride though!
df
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p.s. they were home-made dresses too - budget wedding!
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My mum made my bridesmaid dresses - and my wedding dress...they were v. classy!
However, 80's puffed sleeve peachy numbers are YUCK...FACT.
Do we know if CLP went to the parté, has anyone checked the papers for snippets of gossip form said parté??
ARF - Bare Naked Ladies - One Week....just 'cos I *heart* it.
:o) Jo
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Jo - classy yours may have been, but my one certainly wasn't. Refused point blank to wear it ever again for parties etc - it really was that bad! Thankfully I have no photos to be embarrassed by (not of that occasion at least).
df
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Hope you had a good time last night Chris and didn't get a hangover.
My guess for the advent calendar today is a Dove.
Caught Man Flu of Mr M.
Happy Birthday Chrissie.
Never got to be a Bridesmaid always wanted to but passed me by.
M.xx
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Nev, In deed it is.... I think I used to have that album once upon a time.....
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Ooh Derbyfi I had a pretty little flowery dress when I was little as a bridesmaid but the most ugly vile bonnet that went with it. My curly hair poked out of the sides and I looked like a real dork!
Bond- Snow... saw a flurry in the city on Saturday night which was pretty but have to say those New York streets were darn cold. Had buy myself a new hat (that's hat not bonnet you note!).
Yipppeeee...... I have my Booboo back, safely contented lying in her basket by the fire looking like she never went away awwww!!!
Luv
Lyndyloo
&Booboo
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Lyndy,
Your timing was perfect. The Northeast just got dumped with snow...... NYC doesn't cope well with the snow.
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Afternoon,
Just been to Woolies for probably my last ever Pick n Mix - it's really quite sad.
I've only been a bridesmaid once, for my brother, and it was a Laura Ashley dress (blue), I am sure it could have been a lot worse.
I've had a few hair cut disasters in my time, which means that I enjoy going to the dentist more than the hairdresser. Although I do have a lovely hairdresser now who has completely restyled me and insists that I dye my grey bits on a regular basis - must say it's knocked years off me, which is great considering I started to go grey when I was 20!!
Happy Birthday Mr Bond for Sunday.
AliB
xx
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Thanks AliB.
James
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Morning/afternoon all,
ARF - Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison.
How is everyone on this splendiferous Friday? all well I hope.
My guess for the calendar is a christmas pud. mmmm. with brandy butter..... *drool*
Dragonxx
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Forgot about the calendar - I'm guessing a Christmas tree.
Ali B
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Clodagh. I shall start with you - thanks for the chuckle this morning, you naughty girl you!! How Tel managed to read that out with a straight face... And thanks for the chuckle just now - never been a bridesmaid m'self, quite glad now!
Hair has been most colours, including blonde(ish, more like yellow) with green splodges. I wanted blue streaks but the best mate wasn't very good with hair dye. Been banned from ever going blonde again. My driving licence has me looking like a startled blond rabbit, yes blond, I look like a boy. Awful. Especially with the aviator style specs I used to wear. Thank God the hubby came along and sorted out my dress sense.
Annie. Thank You So Much. I now have Nutbush City Limits on repeat in my head.
Happy Birthday Chrissie!!
Gingembre, you and MrsW look gorgeous in them pics!!
Just remembered back to my hitching. I'd had my hair cut specially (to get rid of the blonde ends that were still growing out) but they missed one bit so I had a blonde splodge over one ear on the day. And for my birthday two weeks previously I got my belly button pierced. What an eejit. I had the choice then of either having a little bobble sticking out through the dress, or a huge white diamond of a sticking plaster that my mum kindly decided to put over said protrusion. It was visible through the dress.
Who've I missed...
PP. I'll remember that, avoid T&G... I go to the same salon, have the same stylist, and he never seems to get it just how I want it, I've even been back a couple of times to get him to do it again. Why do I stay with him?! Is it a case of better the devil you know...?
Oh. And don't get me started on m-i-l's. The m-i-l came to help out with me and baby for only a few days. When she went home I must have ranted for 2 hours solid to poor mr jumpy, it took 2 weeks for me to get all the ranting out of my system. And the jumpybean is staying with the inlaws for a day and a night at christmas, without us......
'Nuff! Arm is falling off, jumpybean is getting heavy!
xx
me and jumpybean
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Advent calendar...... rocking horse
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phase 2. done!
Hair trimmed, bank balance lighter.
wanted to hug my wonderful crimper - he's having a few girlfriend probs and completely opened up to me about his feelings. Bless. But I don' think his 1.30 was thinking that - he was rabbitting on and on and on ...... I just wanted to give him a massive hug.
Aaaah!
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PS: the peach bridesmaid monstrosity was in 1989.
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Happy Birthday for Sunday James. xx
Don't do it Jumpin - leave little one with the outlaws - they will get everything wrong!!
I too have been subjected to varicose bridesmaid dresses - first was quite pretty white and pink ballerina length when I was about 6/7 - didn't happen - wedding called off at the last minute! Same person few years later - kingfisher blue brocade - sigh!!! Up side was big frilly petticoat wore under skirts for ages afterwards and my first pair of pointy toe stilleto shoes plus of course, stockings and suspenders.
After that was the big white meringue one with a bow on the back the size of a plasma tv screen and then dear sis went and put me in peach! Luckily dark hair and a bit of a tan so got away with it!!
Clodagh - has Renee finished with her bucket and knickers? Are you still with us?
Beesmum xxxx
Wonder if Chris will blog from the plane???
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Thanks BeesMum......
I don't have any bridesmaid or hair colouring stories to share........ at least not that I am prepared to admit too.....LOL
James
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V funny James xxx!!!
Did you make it in to work?
Bees xx
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A fiver sez you have Bondy!! Come on - you can tell us ......
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Hello all!!
Happy B'day for Sunday James!!
All this talk of bridesmaids frocks - anyone seen "27 dresses" (I think it's called)? Great girly film!!
I love the first bit of going to the hairdressers, when they wash your hair and give you a fab head massage. It's all downhill from then on though!
My guess for advent calendar - a camel.
Sorry I've not been on a lot this week - still got the remnants of my flu-like tonsilis - or tonsilitis-like flu ... just can't shake it. Grrrrrrrrr. Still, got a few days to get better before Chrimble so it's onwards and upwards.
Love to everyone :-)
T xxx
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Hair Colouring - I had v dark purple hair in the 90's...it went FAB with my fave orange tie die skirt!!
Then unfortunately it started to wash out and ended up looking like a purple rinse, so I whipped the Sun In out and bleached the hell out of it!
Can one officially blog from a plane?? Or is it banned these days? Perhaps a dictated blog via one of the stay at home recovering team??
Man, I'm so bored!
And the less said about MIL's the better...mine are loveley...in very small doses!
Jeni, when The Boy was new I could only deal with the MIL having him for a few minutes, and never without us there... Still wouldn't let him overnight, you are very relaxed!!
:o) Jo
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Cheryl I once made up a strapping poliss bloke - the works - full on make up - wig - maternity dress borrowed - we dared him to go in to crowded pub and he did! even got eyed up!!! the other guys were beside themselves laughing!
Bees xxx
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Thanks Sparkle,
James
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BeesMum,
Still at home at the mo. Contemplating staying and just working from home today......
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Sorry............work called. Does get in the way sometimes, doesn't it?
I am imagining Lindylou in that bonnet and saying a silent prayer of thanks that the budget for the aforementioned nuptials didn't stretch that far! At least that marriage lasted though - unlike many others!
And James shouldn't be too smug about not having had to wear nasty dresses - I've seen some vile pageboy outfits(and some pretty vile pageboys too, come to think of it). Green velvet knickerbockers and waistcoats with striped shirts anyone? Ooh.......and green velvet bow ties too! That was about 1979 or 80 I think. Cerise punk cummerbunds come to mind too.................why do people do it to poor little kids? Traumatises them for life..........
df
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Forgot my calendar thingy
Main one - A dove
mousy one - mouse trying to kiss an elephant under mistletoe.
Bees xxx
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Hi derby, haven't had to wear the pageboy stuff either. My Mum did make me wear a suit to special occasions (wedding etc.) from quite an earlier age though. That was bad enough. Thank heavens for business casual......
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And my advent guess is a robin - I must be right one day!
df
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Bondy - plese check your FB inbox. Have sent you something to raise your temperature!!! ;-)
The "alternative" advent calendar is at work so come Monday we'll have a quadruple reveal!
Oooh Errrrr!!
See - I'm getting cited now. Off to buy a non-drop 6 footer at half four!
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Hi James.
You have had a lucky escape m'boy!
I tried not to inflict anything so nasty on my family and my last (hopefully last in every sense) wedding was a low-key, civil ceremony with no big hats or huge skirts. So far I still think the photos make it look good but I wonder if I will in 10 or 20 years time?
df
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CtD,
Got it. Thanks.
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DF forgot about the poor little page boys - yes seen some sights for sure.
My ex had going away suit made and didn't bother trying on for final fitting - morning suit for wedding so didn't matter but when said suit was put on to "go away" shall I just say the trousers were a tad tight!! From top to bottom - looked more like leggings!
I collapsed and pirates of penzanced - him - not amused - no sense of humour! ... almost became my ex there and then - miserable git!!!
Beesmum xxx
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BM - I am now imagining Max Wall and that walk!
df
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DF - that is exactly what I did!!!!! - a Max Wall walk - hence the poker face!!! I was in stitches!!! They were so tight he couldn't get in car so I had to drive!!!! (it was a sports car!!!)))) hehehehehehehehehe starting to giggle thinking about it now!!!
Beesmum xxx
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I did do top hat and tails when I mother got remarried.....It was actually quite the funny day. The best man's trousers were too long and to wide around the waist and mine were too short and too slim around the waist. The groom's were perfect.... we all had a good laugh about that. I had the very rare opportunity of giving my mother away...... probably too much info, but they were happy times.....
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Thanks both for making me laugh - just what i need on a cold Friday pm.
And better too big trousers (with belt) than too tight all day - ooh er missus!
df
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Jo - relaxed?! Noooooo....... no choice!!
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Aw that's sweet James xx
Bees xxx
DF can't get the image out of my mind now - my dear departed Dad who had the wickedest sense of humour was also doing "the walk" behind his back - And pulling a funny face! when he tried to get in to the car - and that started me off all over again!!!
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Bless! My Dad was always able to make me giggle madly - much to my mother's disgust on occasion.
df
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Hello - just a quickie today!
First (and only) time as bridesmaid - lilac and white pinstipe dress not offensive in any way but oh so cold - I had to have a shawl at all times (blue and lilac don't look good on the photo's) Maid of Honour "leaked" as she was still breast feeding - priest didn't know where to look!!!!
Marriage lasted about 18 mnths :-(
Grandad Egg - always did Ministry of Silly Walks - had me giggling all the way down sauchiehall street once!
Young 'uns in Kilts - can't go wrong!!
Right thats me, finishing off then getting ready for tonights "Do"
Oh advent - Christmas Pudding
Have good one!
Quack
ps well done MW,a! - "Don't stop the Cavalry" tonight perhaps for the army link?
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Beesmum,
What is Pirates of Penzanced,never heard the term before .
I was very tall as a child and was a page boy at a wedding ,a fetching purple garb with one of those fluffy shirts and a daft dickie bow,never liked them dickies since.
I looked ridiculous as I was almost as tall as the groom.
after the photo.s were taken I apparently refused to go into the reception till me mom went home to get me some normal clothes.
From that day my handle was Big Ginge.
Small wonder I ran away to become a cabin boy.
JTT.
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Hello all
Been fun reading all the Hairdo stories.
Sadly I can do nothing with what was once shoulder length hair which is now a short crop with bits.
I intend to go and hide away and I won't be going out this Christmas unless I can find a suitable wig.
20c in Cyprus lucky things.
PP
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Right. Tomorrow's curry made. Tonight's Mexican prepped.
Before I head upstairs to put a gadzillion layers on in readiness to the crimbo tree shop I guess I'd better let you know that window #12 is a .....
Candle!
PP - don't hide under a bushel at christmas. seize the moment to re-invent yourself and invest in an uber-funky wig or two! then you can be whoever you want to be, dependent on the occasion.
Laters dudes!
Diva xxxx
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CTD are you sure it's not a fork handle,
Thanks for the advice but I keep bursting into tears at the mo so I think low profile for me this Christmas. I feel like an ugly sister.
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Aw PP go with it girl - just say - it's the latest fashion - didn't you know dahling - to anyone who asks! On the other hand, I know I have a wig somewhere you can use!! Farrah Fawcett type style but dark!!! praps not!!
Ooh poor Jovial - must have left you scarred for life!!! Purple and a dickie bow too - poor you!
P of Penz. a Pretty Woman thing - will put on fb (see you later) in case I get bumped off here by the blog police!!! something Julia Roberts said.
Beesmum xxx
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Right. this is be being serious. for once.
My biggest fear in life is having to wear false teeth, but i've always said that should i ever lose my hair (through whatever means, but i think you all know what i'm saying) then i'd become a complete slave to wigs and wear hair to suit my mood.
Off to buy a tree - he's home!
Diva xxx
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Good tree digging Cheryl. Must admit that is my biggest fear too - false teeth - just gag at the thought!!!
Bees xxx
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I'm glad that I'm reading these stories after having had my hair done today and not before!
Used to go to T&G but due to credit crunch went somewhere totally new today.
PP, keep practicing with your hair, and don't worry it will grow back quick enough.
Another christmas 'do' tonight. With the company that I worked with for 11 years. Nervous about this one, haven't seen most of them since last year. And I feel fat! How do you loose a chin in three hours?!
Off to look at G's stunning pics and to feel like a minger LOL!
Lots of love
Debbie x x x
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Ewww! False teeth....just the thought of them makes me cringe and I always gag if someone takes them out or they fall out.
Worst sight EVER - basin of spew with false teeth floating - and yes REALLY!
Right am really off this time
Quack
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TTFN Dook....
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Christmas tree story
When my mum was with us, half the family used to descend on her, week before Christmas and go to the farm nearby to dig up various sizes of tree. Spades were supplied by the farmer if you forgot to take one!
Nephew was teeny but insisted on going rather than stop with his nan - No Wellies - except those belonging to auntie bees Paddington Bear. Did they fit - you bet they did - off he trotted happy as a sandboy with Paddingtons red wellies on!!!
Sweet!
Beesmum xxx
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I'm afraid my Dad was forever taking his false teeth out. He was known to take them out once he'd eaten and put them in a hankie in his pocket... and that was when we'd gone out to eat!! However I wouldn't have changed him for the world.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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oooooooo dook lyndy - that's gross!!!! yuk yuk yuk!!!
Bees xxx
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I know someone who has taken their false teeth out to clean them with a fork, then put them back again.....yes we were 'out' eating!
x x x
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Oh my house is freezing!! The heating has been on for an hour and my fingers are almost numb!!
Am I being haunted?
Brrrrrrrr.
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Ow Wow what else could he play!!!!!
Bet Cheryl is putting the tree out of the ground by its roots!!!!!
Don't stop me nooooooooooowwww!!!
Beesmum xxxxxx
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Hello Bsmum how are you?
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putting - try pulling!!!
Anyone seen the moon - it is gi normous!!!!!!
Beesmum xxxx
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Hi Debs - just deafened the neighbours from my office !!! hehe - don't care! What you wearing tonight?
Bees xxx
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Black trousers and a red and black clingy top. Maximising my assets tonight.
And some sparkly, dangly jewellery.
That's if my house heats up or it's jeans and jumper!
x x x
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Ahhhh Debbie-C, I was going to wear the same thing......LOL Not going to bother now....LOL
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Wow - sexy Debbie - go for it girl! Pile on the layers then peel off when you get there!!!!
Think we are in for some good tooons on CLP tonight - brilliant so far!
Bees xxx
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James!!! norty boy! just cos Cheryls not here !! mind she would probably rip em off!!! LOL
Bees xxx
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rip em off.... o'er.....lol
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Debs C,
May I answer, Beesmum is a bootylucious Babe from Beautsville
JTT
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Flattery will get you everywhere Jovial!!!
Bees xxx
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It,s tough keeping up with you guys on this so called smart phone.
Happy Birthday for Sunday James.
I,m confident it will be a Tip Top affair.
JTT
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Hello all. Debbie you will look just gawjus, have a fab time catching up with everyone tonight.
I've missed our Christmas do's this year. My site's do was on Tuesday and I was up in Co Durham, and their do was on Wednesday when I was back in Yorkshire. Hey ho...
I've only done the bridesmaid thing once, my brother's wedding in '88. And yes, I too was in peach with puffy sleeves and a puffball skirt. Like Beesmum though, dark and had a tan at the time, so not too bad. And I was severial pounds lighter then he he.
False teeth don't bother me, though could you imagine spending the night with someone you think has all their own teeth and waking up to half of them in a glass by the bed!!! My nightmare would be not being able to see. Conversely, my dad would hate to not be able to hear, as he'd miss his music.
Have fun to anyone else who's out tonight (any takers for FNWC or am I a bit of a billy tonight?). Anyone know if Katie's dress turned up??
AF xxx
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i'm back. we have a 2m non droppy nordman.
did ya miss me!?
deb - you minx! party like it's 1999!
who got ARF?
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Hi AF
I'm here now while food is cooking and wine is chilling but not sure how long for. Think lots of people are out tonight tho'
df
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hehe Flower - forgot to mention - I too was a fair few pounds lighter in my peach outfit!!!!
Cheryl - no arf but he played dont stop me now!! see me blogs above!!!
Bees xxx
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Hi everyone:
Can I just say how lovely it has been to have a look at the blog and see so many lovely good wishes for my birthday!
I have had such a lovely day -
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Ooh CtD, a "non droopy nordman" would sound like soooo much fun if I didn't know you were talking about a tree. Or are you????
Hi DF and Beesmum. Chrissie, many happy returns, sorry I'm late!!
AF xx
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Thanks JTT,
James
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Aww AF you beat me to it.
Was gonna ask if I might meet non droopy nordmen whilst in Norway, then figured that due to the chilly climate might not want to meet any, non droopy or not.
Not that I want to meet any men whilst holibobbing with my belovered.
maybe after though....
MW, a!
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Hello btw!
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Flower - behave woman!!! Just think that by Sunday it too will have bells on!!
Funny he should play that toon BM - watch out for the postman in the morning. You too flower!
x x x
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hit the wrong button!!!
It has been a lovely day, and after what has just happened, it may be apparent that I have been drinking champgne for the last couple of hours!
I have been very spoiled by my bosses - lovely gift this morning, then I went out for lunch with my sister, and then back into the office for a lovely afternoon talking rubbish!
I hope you are all having a good run-up to the weekend, and I hope you don't mind, I am going to try to emulate Susan here, and mention everyone who has wished me a happy birthday:
Mary, Susan, Lyndyloo, Gingembre, Tiggy, AliB, Derbyfi, B-smum, JTT, -AS66-, Cheryl, 007, Clodagh, Michmel and Jumpy - thank you so much, I really do appreciate your good wishes!
007: if I don't get the chance to get back on the blog before Sunday, have a lovely birthday!
Ooooh, I hope I haven't missed anyone! If I have, I apologise!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend - I may make an appearance at the FNWC!
C xx
P.S. I don't know that I much fancy being 52!
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James
Before I forget - happy berfday for sunday!
xx
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AF: thank you!
C xx
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Hi Chrissie - pleased you had a good day - may it continue. xxx
Right - had enough of this work - off to post then wine shop then put the old beef curry on with all the bits and pieces to go with! Went and chatted up butcher today - said I had to make a curry in a hurry so he did a deal on a nice bit of rump!!!! as you do!!!
Got a major cook in tomorrow with half a dozen guinea fowl to do in me sauce (recipe on bloggers who cook) to put in the outlaws freezer so they don't starve! Ho hum!
Hope to be back later for fnwc.
Beesmum xxx
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Oh sorry Chrissie....HAPPY BIRTHDAY X X X
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Cheryl, Douglas will be there tonight....I'll send him your love shall I?
x x x
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LOL Deb - that's so weird. I was cooking dinner and thought I wonder if Doug will be at Debs bash tonite!
Yes, send the cheeky monkey my regards!!
;-)
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I hate this bit. When you don't want to leave it too late to get ready but don't want to be ready too early.
Then I just go from mirror to mirror attempting to add a bit more 'slap', tweak the hair again etc.
I have to walk in there on my own too, I hate that. When the heads turn around to you.....going to have a drink while I get ready I think.
'Let's get this party started'
x x x
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Thanks Chrissie and CHeryl.
James
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Just heard the request from someone who lives in Ithaca, NY. That's in my neck of the woods.....
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D'ya know Bond I thought of you straight away when he mentioned them :@))
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Thanks lyndy, I wonder if they are on or read the blog???? Suppose I am going to have to be careful what I say from now on...LOL
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Jeez Bees,
There just ain,t no end to your talents is there, Oh my gawd , I think I,m in love again. LoL.
JTT.
Duck for me Sunday.
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On the subject of hair do's I hope those that have bad hair will manage to get something done intime to enjoy Xmas.
On the subject of M-i-L
My parents moved from abroad to just round the corner. they was 90 miles (romford as opposed to Peterborough now) and i like it. They don't "impose" themselves on us well atleast the missus hasn't said so. If and when she does i shall either pull back or have a quiet word with my mother. I think overbearing M-i-L's are down to the son (in the main seeing as most of you bloggers are women) It's weak willed husbands that cause the problem. I have to have words with me dad more often that not . . . but he's me dad and me wife is me wife so i'll balance everything to keep everyone happy.
Here's one for ya . .. not sure it's been done yet but . . . . .. . .. . . .
Whats everyone doing Xmas day?
We're at home on our own this year. Will prob nip round and see my parents. 18yro Step-Daughter is going to her friends for Xmas dinner so it's just us two. I've tried to cancel Xmas this year but as yet no luck so it'll be a lump o pork and the rest at some point in the day. Not keen on TV so wont be watching any of the usual fare thats on at Xmas although i might change my mind if there's a Xmas special TG on Dave :-D
Clodagh . . .. while i remember . . . . . .write that blooming book cos it'll be a seller failing publishing it . . .. . .email it to people :-D i for one would like to read it. That would be one way to cheer me up when feeling down.
I'm now say here wondering what else i can type but am at a loss so will go now . .. until something else stirs my keyboard.
Steve :-D
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Well now chaps. Bzzzz. bzz.
I'm lovin' all these bad hairdo and ugly bridesmaid stories. Bzz.
And can I just add.. bzzzz.. that although I have managed to avoid the horror.. bzzz... that is the bridesmaids' frock, save for once, that I've certainly bin' responsible for hundreds of others who haven't.
Bzzz. crackle.
I've made that many ugly bridesmaids frocks I'm surprised I haven't bin' up before the European Court of Human Rights.
Sorry about the static by the way. Me hair is still reachin' for the light fittings but the good news is I won't be needin' the Botox.
Clodagh.xx
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Steve, our Christmas is a quiet one, mum and dad around in the evening. MiL over New Year.
Well have a good FNWC gang. I'm ready and waiting for my carriage. In fact I need the Fairy Godmother too!
I may pop back in later, depending on how much later.
Be good.
x x x
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Christmas Day in Diva Towers:
Just the 2 of us as always. We generally wake up early on Christmas morning to the smell of the turkey, which we cook overnight, and mange on the streaky bacon while the coffee's cooking.
Then, in our PJs we start opening prezzies - usually with interruptions of phone calls from my side of the family (mum in Goa and aunts, nan etc). Breakfast is smoked salmon and bucks fizz.
Then we enjoy our prezzies, take the mickey out of some of the dodgier ones and generally mooch about, prepping dinner together etc.
Just coz there's just the two of us, we don't skimp. The table is laid, crackers, party poppers etc - the works.
After dinner, relax a bit - perhaps watch a daft film, doze.
It's our Christmas and we cherish every second!
How many days to go now ..... ?
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Christophe
Are you still taking suggestions re replacement of 'The D Spot' on All request Friday? If so may, I suggest 'The Bare Necessities' from The Jungle Book. A great song which should get people singing a long and chilled out for the weekend.
Great show
David
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Evening each
Just in. Chrissie - hope you had a great birthday. Sounds like you're way ahead in the FNWC stakes.
Debs, probably too late but hope you have a wonderful evening.
Off to kitchen to see if the vino is warmed. Back soon.
xxx
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Just tried to get into the pub and the door's locked. Won't let me in. Hey ho, they're having a lock-in.
xxx
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Hi guys
well well well...quiet night in here..or am i in the wrong room again? you know..the one with the padded walls and nothing in it...??
anyhoo....belated congrats to Chrissie for today and early ones for Bondy for Sun..hope both days brill!
Bit behind but hair..have not been natural since about 16... and am currently copper and black..but have been red,orange,blue,pink, purple,yellow etc etc! Hope u sorted urs out so u are happy with it HLS - Im sure its not a bad as u first thought! and PP - go for it! As a few have said... new look for the new year or something... embrace the change!
My sis has a positive hatred/fear/loathing of the hairdressers..only goes when i book her in once a year and needs several fags and valium before entering...lucky girl is natural blond tho..sickening! me..? would spend every other day in there if i could!
right...off to find everyone... or i could fill a whole page with horrific bridesmaid stories... makes me shudde thinking about it!.....
,,,hhhheeeeelllllooooooo...anyone out there.....???
mSc x
PS - heard DSMN on drive home..and immediatly thought of u lot..its `the blog` anthem for sure! x
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Evening Scooby. Sorry, was doing nails.
How are you? Missed the whole show tonight. Bums.
xxxx
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Hey Annie - ive just done mine too..now trying not to smudge! Got works do tom night..and really cant be ar*ed to go but have to make an effort..and they`re putting us up so least get brekkie on Sun morning!
i good ta...how are you? got those forbidden cards all done?!
and where is everyone...??!!
mSc x
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They're all in the Blog and Duck Scoobs. And won't let me in!!
Yes, done cards, and tree is twinkling at me. Still got loads of pressies to buy but next week will do, not getting stressed. The local (huge) shopping centre is open till 10pm every night next week so might wander along about 8pm when everyone's gone home. Need to buy stuff for grandsons which will really annoy their parents - cos I have to get my own back!!
Once you're tarted up tomorrow night, you'll be ready to go. My daughter-in-law felt just the same tonight but once we got in the car, she was raring to go. Dropped her off outside restaurant looking gorgeous. Her, btw, not me.
xxx
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My mum does that..buys my nephew large,noisy toys..genius! and go about 9pm..the cookie stand is always discounting at that time too!
im sure u looked gorgeous tonight too btw..although if u were further south down here in Yorkshire it wouldnt last long...blowing a gale out.. and b.freezing...for a change! bored of it now...want some sun!
hope ur daughter had a nice night..
and same to u too Debs and anyone else enjoying parties!
mSc x
PS - been to B and D... last post half 8..or amy i missing the magic code?! x
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and have no clue who amy is!
mScx
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Amy is my niece Scoobs. How did you know that?
Got into the B&D no problem till tonight, and then they got silly with passwordy stuff. Am in a cream puff now.
xxxxx
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Got one eye on BBC1. Jimmy Nail is so ugly he's rather attractive!
xxx
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well you have thought i was ur daughter on occasion so family knowledge! hee hee.
and Jimmy Nail..just wrong Annie! Wrong wrong wrong! now if we talking who u shouldnt but do...got Dara O Briein on.. job done!
mSc x
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Hi chaps - just loaded d/washer so I'm here glass in hand!
Bees xxx
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Evening Bsmum, how's you??
Scooby: Jimmy Nail is a fellow Geordie, so don't even go down the road of dissing him. Right?????
xxxx
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Fine ta Annie and I'm watching dara too - scoobs - love him!!
Pressies for nieces and phews when they were little Mr B and meself used to look for the biggest and noisiest we could find - just to annoy my bro and sis! Different story with his niece -outside London - from13 on they take them to tiffany's!!!
Beesmum xxx
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Hi Bees...hows it going?! Tree up, pressies wrapped and cards written?! hee hee...
..hope u have recovered form what sounded like a hectic week...
mSc x
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Ive seen this Live at about 5 times and he still makes me laugh! went to see him live in feb and it was best night ever...highly highly recommend..unlike a certain Mr F Boyle!
and Tiffanys?! not done it at 30plus never mind 13!
and not dissing Mr Nail Annie..just saying no to shouldnt but would!
mSc x
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Bsmum: Was talking to my 8yr old grandson yesterday, and, bless him, he's looking forward to seeing Santa on Sunday. This will probably be the last year he believes.
He's the oldest grandson and it seems no-one has told him yet!!
xxxxx
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Scoobs - check profile - trees up in Wales -
Mr B brought the dreaded boxes out of loft tonight - (just hid them behind sofa) and M&S have started delivering - yuk!!! Sofa now 2ft in to the room instead of against wall!!
Told Annie as she was getting in the mood she could do her cards and must admit before I left office tonight printed off my list to see who was still "with us" and put a few names on!
Had usual discussion with my butcher today - got the usual reply " we know - you will be there last minute again - anything you want Mrs Bees - regular customer!!!"
That should be enough for a few days!!!
Bees xxx
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Sorry to butt in but enjoy it Annie... took nephew other day and he wouldnt tell Santa what he has asked for for Christmas...`because its a `secret` Aunty Clare`..bless him!
and my best friend has an 8 and 4 yr old..and the eldest is very excited still..but you can see the sceptism kicking in!
enjoy ur sunday..
mSc x
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Bsmum: Cards winging their way to you!! Couldn't wait any longer.
Butchers - yukkie. Can't go into butchers, the smell is just disgusting!!!!
Think I might be having salmon at daughter's on Christmas day. If not, I'll just be eating the veg.
xxx
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hi guys... just checking in... haven't been around all week - may have disgraced myself last week end! am better now! hope you are all well and thanks CLP for a great Cypriot show tonight - those boys and girls do good!
suzie xxx
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Pics in bolthole look brill Bees... gonna have to put some of mine on..well i say `mine`..think i was allowed to put one bauble on...its like watching an artist at work..and much less painful after a few glasses of wine!
Local butchers are wonderful.. keep ur local butchers open! and i speak as someone who lives with a veggie.. hey ho!
Annie.. hope uve got ur list for Santa too by the way.. i was asked whilst there!
mSc x
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Scoobs I know - like a different world when I talk to sis in law - late baby - private school and all that - methinks a few corns will be cut this year!
Aww annie - lovely - make the most of santa visit - used to go to see sis and take hers when they were little to see santa - I was more excited than they were!!! Big problem was telling eldest niece - right madam - to keep mouth shut for next few years!!! Sis agreed it would be secret between me and her so that sis could hedge round the questions!!! smarty pants!!!
Bees xxx
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Scoobs: I know, I'm sure the 8yr old, who is 9 on 30 Dec, will be cynical next year. Sad, eh?
Although, when my 3 were little, I really struggled with the huge lie told to children about Santa. Parents are supposed to be honest and truthful, and then we come out with the Christmas untruth.
xx
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Suze! hi! hows the teen?! and no dinner party tonight?
mSc x
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Hi Suzie - disgraced yourself - rubbish! dive in
Bees xxx
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Evening all!
wow it's quiet tonight. Everyone out at Christmas parties I guess!
I'm having a thrilling Friday night in - ironing. Marvelous fun! Never mind. Mr D will be in soon enough for spag bol and a nice cheeky bottle of red.
Have great weekends everyone, Happy Birthday Chrissie, sorry I'm a bit late! and Happy Birthday Bond for Sunday in case I'm not on again before then.
Dragonxx
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i do see ur point Annie... tell them all the time..`dont talk to strangers, dont accept presents off strangers`..then once a year say..` go sit on that nice mans knee and he`ll give you a pressie..`.. no wonder they get traumatised!
think i was about 8 when i sussed it..and am pretty sure i told my 3 yr younger sister at the same time..bad Scoobs!
mSc x
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Evening Dragon.
xxx
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Scoobs: You horrible child. Telling your little sister!!!
xx
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evening Dragon..leave the ironing, the wine and enjoy the fun! Glad u got Chrissy sorted at last..bet u cant wait!
mSc x
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i know Annie...seem to remember getting told similar at the time! only kidding..my parents were great but im pretty sure i got in some kind of trouble for it!
mSc x
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Hi dragon - spag bol my most fav meal -
Jovial has mentioned cooking spag bol bake on fb - so must ask what he does - apart from flirt and of course state the obvious ##261 ## 236!!! Can you see the glow? Oh flip it's that huge moon out there tonight!!!! hehe ego duly deflated!
Bees xxx
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Scooby: You would get on very well with my littlest grandson. The child from the dark side!!!!
xxx
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Annie..its all sounding horribly familiar! although it was my sister who was (and still can be!) the tantrum thrower..and now she has her own 3 yr old who can paddy with the best of them! all my mum does is take one look and comment..`you deserve him!`..brilliant!
mSc x
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Scooby: I love your mum. Tantrums: tell me about it!!!!
xxx
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thank heaven - no dinner party till Christmad dinner (note deliberate mistake there)... teens i have one of 'em and the other is just past that phase in age but both are still 18 and 20 going on 2 ... luv em deeply and they are ok... but using oldest son's computer not youngest - because his room is needs a health warning before entry!
last of Christmad shopping tomorrow and then... Chistmad decs up... always the last with that...
is anyone in tub tonight?
Suzie xxx
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Right, off to watch HIGNFY. Back later.
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Suzie: My sympathies on the bedroom front. Mine were mingers.
Byeeeee
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Suzie - I was just thinking that - only a couple of week-ends to go afore the madness - shall we all hold hands and jump in at same time? never know who may be snoozing in there???
Bees xxx
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what is HIGNFY? understood IACGMOOH... and SCD... but this is a new one for me!
S xx
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night Annie..its quite good tonght! and yes..my Mum is ace..and have a feeling u would get on well! x
Suze... hot tub security passworded tonight..failed entry me im afraid! and good luck with the shopping.. only one to get here.. very organised for me this yr!
Bees.. have a nice weekend doing Christmassy stuff..shall be listening out for the singing...!
got to go to bed...work then a trek over the other side of the Pennines tomorrow night for xmas do.. oh yay....!
happy Saturday and sundays all..
mSc x
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suz have i got news for you - we watched 9.30 on in scotland 10.30
Nite scoobs tra la la!!!
Bees xxx
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if anyone is snoozing... no problem - let's turn the wave machine on ...
look and see... :-0
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Have i Got News For You Suze!
and Bees...BBC1 - more Apollo..with Sean Locke and Jason Manford..tv on in bed shortly!
mSc x
PS - dont think that dive bomb wenttoo well...who`s that flapping about on the floor...they`re getting the lino all wet...
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Suzie: Keep up my dear. Have I got news for you. Ok?
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Oh, right. Everyone got in before me.
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Thanks scoobs just switched - like a bit of comedy on a fri!!
Talking of which - I'll tell you who I have landed on if you tell me first - bit warm in here tonight - wave machine should cool it down a bit though!
Bees xxx
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ok guys I got that... but don't understand the password protected bit for hot tub... did i spill my canape's last week?... chuck my red wine in the wrong place or even worse... ho hum.... bottom lip droopiing... not very attractive
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oh i'm with you Bees.... we landed on the same one! shucks!
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like both Jason and Sean Bees... need to book tickets to see more comedians next yr now... always like to have about 6 things booked to look forward too and only got 2 at mo..failing my standards!
Oh..and one of those has to be the meet that we all keep thinking about...!
mSc x
PS- the bottom lip thing was not noticed by everyone Suze..promise! now..who said she was going to bed...??!
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Not me! Scoobs!
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Wasn't me Scoobs. Are you organising the middle england meet?
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Could it have been scoobs until she landed on ejr?
Bees xxx
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Annie - think flower and scoobs are main perpetrators for that one!??
Bees xxx
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Scoobs landed on EJR Bsmum?
AF/Scoobs: You are both now, officially, the organisers of the huge bloggers meet!!
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Aahhh...where is AF when you need her?!
Im sure we can suss a venue and date and such if we get definate numbers and some kind of idea of a date? you know where to leave suggestions!
AF - do you accept the challenge put before us!
Oh, and sorry Ejr.. didnt see you down there snorkling....without a snorkel?! now that IS impressive! (is he back by the way? hope u had great trip if u are!)
mSc x
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oh... can i come too... bottom lip stretched in big smile now... i'm a nice person really! honestly... and a good girl too!
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I wondered what that sharp dig was!
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Right. HIGNFY finished. And so am I. Off to bed with Stephen Fry.
See you all tomorrow.
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Suzie: Of course you can come too. Just check in with AF and Scoobs.
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AF and Scoobs - I promise not to behave if that helps?
Suzie xx
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I know scoobs - AF - she was here earlier but you pair did start it and there are now loads interested - boleyn and meself were looking well after Christmas to get rid of weather and such.
Annie we're in hot tub - scoobs just pinged Steve out on to the floor with her dive and landed on ejr who thought the place was all his own now he's back in country - hehe - doesn't know we now all have keys!
Bees xxx
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Suzie - you just have to be there!!
Bees xx
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Hiya can I pop in for a sec and say hello? Have had a lying on the sofa catching up on sky+ and having a glass of wine. Is everyone ok? Luv Lyndyloo & Booboo -x-x-
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Suze..all are welcome..check the FB page on CLP bloggers to register interest and dates!
AF - think we need another get together..over wine.. to suss this one!
Night Annie..Bees..Suze..and any lurkers..and apologies to Steve and EJR - hope u like the decs EJR...sos about the amount of party poppers we used..got a bit carried away!
Sweet dreams all..and Annie..i going with Stuart Maconie, Pies and Predujice..brilliant so far!
mSc xxx
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Hi and night Lyndyloo..welcome back..glad u had a fab time..hope u enjoying having Booboo back home!
right...that REALLY is it! Logging off as we spea.....
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Lyndy - checked out your pics - looked like you had a really good time and as Bondy said looks like you got out just in time with the old snow!!
Bees xxx
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and talking of pics gingembre - what a cracking couple you are - Mrs gingembre looking her usual glam self. Loved the one with mr pc after an 18 hour shift! bless!
Bees xxx
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Thank you so much for all the helpful advice.
I hope everyone is having a good evening especially Debbie at her do.
Our town Christmas Tree looks very pretty especially now it has a hairdresser with no hair tied to the top of it.
Buenos Noches.
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Hi Beez yes I did have a fab time and though it was cold and we did see a flurry of snow it wasn't bad enough to keep me out of my heels at night! Luv Lyndyloo & snoring Booboo -x-x-
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Brilliant PP may he be covered in much frost!!
Lyndy - been in touch with mr footie player?
Talking of lights and Christmas trees , BTW taking a leaf out of ctd and matts idea - went a wandering to see what sort of naff lights up round here. - nothing - no waving snowmen - just very delicate touches of blue and silver - some in trees some on doors - even town lights blue and silver and subdued - !!!! praps a tad early? seen more lights on truck I followed on the motorway! please don't guys - reflects on me contact lenses and can't see a thing for at least 100 yards!
Bees xxx
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Right off to beddies - dog having a right strop with mr b so left to sort out here - flippin men!!! dog in naughty corner - mr b in spare room - Oh joy!!!
Night all.
Beesmum xxx
ps you are all allowed to get Christmassy from now on but just don't shout too loud!
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Bee
I dread to think what I might have done had it been Easter.
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Night night - off to dream land now - thanks for company
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Morning all.
Just want to say something, joking apart.
PP.
Listen up, I know how upsetting it is when you have your hair sabotaged. Especially when, in the grand scheme of things, it's really not life-threatening or anything; but it IS important and horrible at the time. It's happened to me LOADS. Hence why I say I'd rather face a firin' squad than a hairdresser.
So-and I realise you may tell me what to go and do with my bit of advice but here goes. This is what I believe you should do.
Firstly, call up the salon (and by the way it could have been any salon, none are immune to buggering up someone's hair: I once spent well over £100 to have me hea trashed in a top posh London salon) and tell them. Not aggressively, but TELL them. It won't reverse the situation, even if they offered to refund you-which I doubt- but you'll feel better that you've been heard.
Secondly, attack the problem thus. Get yourself down the shops; take your daughter, I'm sure she feels bad about this, too; and have some fun trying on all the lovely hair accessories of which there are LOADS around at the moment. And a bob is the perfect style to be able to carry any of them.
Clips, hairbands with little flowers, bows or beads; gorgeous tortoiseshell ones, soft knitted or crocheted ones.
I don't know your age but why not try one of the lovely sequin berets? You can wear those out at night. V. trendy.
Is there enough length to pull it back? If so, pull it into a small ponytail and stick a nice big flower in. Hey Presto instant Copacabana! Cheryl will be in a mad jealous rage.
There are any number of hairpieces out there. Ponytails, plaits, velcro-on hair extensions, etc. I used to wear a ponytail before I grew my own hair and I loved it. Nowadays of course it stays in its box and only comes out at parties or to scare the window-cleaner.
Berets of any kind are fab. No, not the Frank Spencer ones-especially if you're wearing a mac-hoho- a bright colour, or a neutral shade. And customise it with a brooch or a pin or whatever. I've a great knitted one from Accessorize with a pom-pom on top which is FAB. I wear it all the time. Well, not in the bath..
In this weather, everybody needs a hat anyway. Get a nice fluffy one or a stripey beanie. Or what is really trendy is a headscarf a la Her Majesty.
And finally, if there's a posh department store anywhere near you, pop into Personal Shopping. I can't guarantee anything but they should certainly help you, and it's a free service.
And you know what. By the time this b. awful weather warms up and we're chucking off the thermals, it will have grown a bit. It will, you know.
So there you are. For what it's worth. I wish you well and good luck.
Clodagh.xx
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Clodagh - you truly are a star... anyone that thinks that hard about how to help with someone elses problems deserves a very merry little Christmas xxx
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Morning
Just a quickie to say hello!
Hello!
Bit of a disaster today already - I was coughing and suggenly PING! I've managed to put my back out and am in pseudo-agony now.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Day out with friends in Cooooolchester todaty having Christmas drinks - I only hope my dear friend, Mr Bombay Sapphire, has his anaesthetic properties mojo tuned in today!
Catch up with you all either tonight (hic!) or at some point tomorrow.
Have fab weekends everyone!
Don't stop me now, coz I'm having a good time!
Cheryl x x x
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Bums!
Just noticed that the Arsenal game is on tv at lunchtime and I'm gonna miss it.
Can one of your beautiful lot please please text me the result when it's all over ..... please, please pretty please.
Thank you - love yooooos!
Cheryl x x x
PS: I'll predict Middleborough 1 - 2 Arsenal
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Hi CtD (if still here) - hope the back eases off soon.
Have ventured out into the cold and wet and come back with provisions - and I don't intend to go much further today. There's a pile of Christmas cards to write though - deep joy. Best make a start..........
If James appears later - HB for Sunday.
df
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Hi everyone:
Thanks Debbie, Scooby and Dragon - I still consider today is my birthday - will continue to celebrate for the next couple of days!
Annie: #267: yep, I was much too chatty, and I used the word "lovely" 400 times. I was just enjoying myself!
Clodagh: your post to PP was absolutely terrific. You are so thoughtful: you have been such a great support on this blog.
Right, I am off to the florist's to get a holly wreath for the front door. I just like an ivy wreath, with holly on it - no ribbons, flowers etc - every year they take off all the fancy stuff for me!
Have a great Saturday everyone.
C xx
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P.S. I did mean to say to Debbie - I hope you had a great time last night.
C xx
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What a miserable day outside! I have just finished decorating my tree and put the lights on ahhhhhhhh!!!!! it looks luvly! Glad I'm not off to the away match at Carlisle this afternoon though Luv Lyndyloo & Booboo -x-x-
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Clodagh what a lovely post thank you.
I will be composing a letter to the Salon. I don't want any redress as I certainly won't be going back. My hair has gone and I am left with a short bob with bit's.
Funnily enough I did not warm to her from the start as the first thing she said was "So it's all coming off is it". I said no thank you. She began cutting from the back so I was completely unaware of what she was up to.
Again great advice... now where did I put that Berry.
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Hi Chris , its Bob Bentley of Classic Automobiles. Have you ever heard of Jeremy Lloyd ? He was the co-writer of "Allo Allo" "Are you being served" and "Captain Beaky" to name but a few. he was also featured as the English gent in the "Rowan and Martins laugh in" in the sixties. I met him about 25 years ago at the showroom, he has bought 100's of Classic cars in his time, some very important.
Anyway he is 70 odd now and has just come out of hospital recovering from a broken leg after a bad fall.
I am suprised that he has never received any Honours for his contribution to the arts, and for putting the british sense of humour out there to so many Countries. It also always tickles me to see him strutting his stuff in the Beatles film, "A hard days night" Give him a mention, Regards Bob
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Afternoon each
Cheryl: Don't Stop Me playing for the umpteenth time!! Thank you muchly.
xxxx
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Morning oh no sorry....afternoon.
I didn't get up until 1pm. Still not too sure what planet I'm on.
Great night, loved it.
The Managing Director told me he wants to get me back there. Hmmmm beer talking?
Company Secretary told me that I should keep in touch more often, and I really will. I do miss them.
Had a good laugh with my girls, even managed a bit of macarena!
Off out for a KFC now. Need some chips.
Debbie x x x
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Morning/afternoon everyone,
Cold here today, but it's supposed to be in the 50s tomorrow.... Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
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Hi Bond, how are you?
Waiting for my gorgeous little boys to arrive. They're staying over tonight so we can go see Santa tomorrow morning.
Won't get back on here till they've gone to bed - laptop will be taken over for miniclip games.
See you later.
xx
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How about trying to organise a Party whilst serving on Operations in Afghanistan when you it is 'DRY'!
(No Booze).
AND
How about an Armed Forces Blog page
Because a soldier is not just for Christmas!
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Hello.
hic!
Well, I've had a fantastic day! Been home for almost an hour and have narly thawed out, thankyouverymuchly!
Saw lots of our friends, lots of laughter, lots of gin and tonic, a tipsy trip to BHS to buy some essential sparkly things to hang on the tree tomorrow .... all in all, a really great day.
Now watching the X Factor final (much to Mr Diva's utter disgust!) My money's on Alexandra.
Glad that some of you got your packages!
ttfn
Diva x x
PS: Happy Berfday for tomorrow Mr 007. Will youo be 008 from midnight?
hic!
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Good evening tout le monde, ca va?
Have had a lovely day today, finally begun to feel a little festive cheer, and that's nothing to do with the 2/3 of a bottle of red I've imbibed already... No, I felt this was this morning (well, once the headache had worn off). But, the tree is up, the lights are strung, the little ornaments the swingy legs are everywhere and the lovely cards have started to come in. I haven't blogged much lately, because I've been a bit "Wonderful World" by James Morrison, but I got a lovely surprise in today's post and would like to thank CtD for her thoughtfulness. Yes, so, I was out at the Owlcotes Shopping Centre, wandering round MandS with much cheer and everyone was being quite civilised and cheery. Perhaps next weekend will be a bit more manic, but today was lovely. Pyjamas duly purchased, all sorted. Only need to buy sweeties now for various folk, but I don't trust myself to leave them alone, so they'll be a last minute job!!
I hope everyone's having a lovely festive time, since there seems to be no-one here but me (just call me Bill hehe), and hope that you will all excuse my waffle. Right, back to QI for me.
AF xxx
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PPS: is it just me ...... I can't seem to stop buying mini sparkly shoes for the christmas tree ...
hic!
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hello flower
hic!
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Cheryl, sweetheart, bon soir!! Glad you've had such a good day! Where are the sparkly shoes from? Don't have many decs on the tree, well it's only a little one, but sparkly shoes would be cool. Although sparkly handbags would be better!
I don't like shoe shopping I'm afraid. I do find it very difficult to buy comfortable shoes. Being a larger variety of lady, my feet go with the rest of me and are a bit wide, so most shoes make me look like the ugly sister trying to squeeze my foot into the glass slipper (no mean comments please!).
Give me a handbag shop and you've lost me for hours!!
AF xx
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Good Evening Everyone,
Is anyone else out there watcing Strictly and X Factor,I never usually stop in on a sat nite,and stick this on the planner.
Wow Beyonce has just appeared.
Brilliant.
JTT.
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JTT - I'm almost in tears at the X-Factor! Must be the gin ....
hic!
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Flower
Check out the national garden centre chain beginning with W - they have adorable shoes, and mini ballet tutus - beautiful!
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Now they've spoilt it!
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Cor life! Finally catch up on the week's reading, and no one's been on for hours, decide to put washing in machine while thinking of summat to start conversational ball rolling, come back (eventually, I burnt today's section of advent candle while I was downstairs) and someone else has saved me all the thinking!
Been a busy bee this week and this is the first night I've been in since last weekend, will be having an early night no doubt as am worn out!
CtD: been meaning to ask for weeks, which cp you going to for new year? We've been to 3 of them now and next escape is booked to Sherwood for my birthday, I'm planning my spa treatments already!
Hope everyone is feeling fine (whatever they have / haven't drunk)
Oz
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Hello oz girlie,
Y,know all the oz girlies its been my pleasure to aquaint have all been Tip Top Bonzer Babes.
JTT.
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Hi oz
Elveden. AND the best bit: we've "invested" in spa passes. Valid Mon - Fri, you can spa as much or as little as you like and no need to book! All for 65 quid each for the week. Bargain! No treatments included but I can live with that.
Have you ever had a dry floatation experience? Awesome!
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JJT: sorry to disappoint, never been to Australia in my life so don't think I'd count as a "bonzer babe"!
CtD: did Elveden for the first time in Sept, twas as good as the others though a tad more expensive to book. Spa passes sound fab deal, haven't spotted those, but if they exist for next hols might have to get one each since we usually book ourselves a pass for day one before braving the car park queue to move in (it's usually shrunk by the time we emerge about 6ish!) and we usually wish we could go again before we leave! Have done dry floatation, agree was fab, will treat myself to another once I've finished trying out all the other treatments which take my fancy. I tend to go for their full body massages and something different each time we go, so am slowly working my way through the list! Tother half likes the shiatsu massages (had one once but didn't enjoy as much as the more usual aromatherapy / sports massages) All so far have been well worth the funds, even if I have to save a bit up first!
Oz
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Anyone there? notice me back turned and JTT flirting with oz!! humph!! Can't trust these blokes.
Clodagh you have given me some brilliant ideas for "bad hair days" reckon with a bit of the old mega hold stuff you can get these days could manage the old Copocabana look!! How do I hide the wrinkly neck though!!!!
Have you conked out yet Cheryl - that B sapphire stuff has a delayed reaction y'know!! ( Mr B driving me bonkers singing that song!!) bless
Beesmum xxx
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Hello lovelies
Just sitting here with my wine, don't fancy going to bed just yet!
xxx
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Hi Tins - Mr B driving me crackers singing dean martin songs at mo - wonder why ctd!!!
Good idea - wine - just off to get glass - could do with a better sleep tonight - wind and rain last night had me awake for yonks! thought it was supposed to happen Sunday all that rough weather!?
Bees xx
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Hi Tinsel, Beesmum,
Nelly no mates here :o) I did go to bed at 9.30, have felt crap all week can't sleep so thought I would sign on to see if anyone is around.....maybe I should get a glass of something stronger than mineral water!
Mary xx
Clodagh your tips to PP were fab xx
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Aw Mary sorry to hear you were feeling rotten - is it any better yet?
Bees xxx
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Hi BeesMum,
Don't want to be feeling wrotten at this time of year, but I shouldn't really be complaining, just having an off day - thought I would be feeling better today. Went into town today and ending up having to take a seat in one of the stores because I felt so awful!
Sorry, just feeling sorry for myself because I want to go to sleep but can't!
Mary xx
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Hi Beesmum and Mary
Mary, don't worry, I've been ill for 2 weeks now, still trying to recover!!!
Am trying to decide what my NY resolutions should be. Am thinking I should perhaps get back out onto the dating scene - am now 47, have had a year off from seeing anyone, and if I'm not careful, will end up as sad dog lady!!!
What do you think???
XXX
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Be careful sparkly tinsel,there are a few dodgy blokes out there,like me LoL.
JTT.
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LOL JTT!
You're a CLP fan, how dodgy can you be??
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sparkly - he's dodgy - believe me!!!
Bees xx
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Hi Tinsel,
99.9999% of the time I'm happy being single but tonight I was just thinking how much I love my flat with all my crimbo decorations up but I felt a little sad that I don't have someone close to share it with.
Just for the record you will never be a sad dog lady :o) I think it does us good to have a wee break but only you will know where your ready to get back out onto the dating scene, so if it feels right for you then go for it ;o)
Lyndyloo - Your New York pics look fab, I love NY and can't wait to go back xx
KW - You and Mrs W make a beautiful couple xx
Mary xx
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Crumbs sparkle - thought you were better by now! what the heck sort of bug did you have?
JTT - message on fb you monkey!!
Bees xxx
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Mary - some of my best days were in my flat - My decs - My music - My food - My decision when I did Anything - you are making me jealous now - !!!
Bees xxx
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Hi Mary.
I would love someone to share my life with but to be honest I've tried it a few times and it's not gone well!! and it's also had a very negative effect on my lovely daughter. i do enjoy being on my own but I guess if I could find the right person ... just not sure I ever will and am scared to put myself up for the hurt again. Had enough of that.
xx
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Bees - It's my little sanctury but on days like today I won't to be out in the wide open space!
Mary xx
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I wan't even!!!!
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but it's too late and it's too dark!
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Oh well, bedtime. I welcome any advice anyone has, and will check back tomorrow.
Can't believe I've got to 47 and still haven't found someone I feel comfortable with. Is it me???
Night all (from me and the wine!!!)
xxxx
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Mary - had a few times like that but did the odd party plan to get me out - again -When I wanted - Wont be the salesperson of the month - just gets me out meeting folk! and I don't mean Phoenix type party nights!!!
Bees xxx
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Sparkly - if you want to dream a dream - my bf just found her soul mate (after far more than prob me n you) at 49!!???
Bees xx
I am still wondering! Is a soul mate one who drives you bonkers?
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Good point Bees - when you meet someone it drives you bonkers thinking could he be my soulmate! I know who I would like my soulmate to be, but am I just living on fantasy island?
Oh it's getting a bit deep for this time of the morning :o)
M xx
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Think it's time I try again to get some sleep.
Nite nite xx
Mary xx
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I know Mary get carried away with other folks feelings sometimes and it makes me think a bit too deep too!!
A wee while ago went for live every minute as if your last - good idea but sometimes not practical! Life I guess!
As me old pa said - at the end of the day - keep smiling! and I do try!
Bees xxx
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Nity nite!!
still skipping ctd!!
Bees xx
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morning all, hope you're well?
Hope those of you on here earlier managed to get some sleep, sorry if you're feeling down and still trying to shake of any colds/bugs etc.
Mary- thank you (and others) for the compliments, I think it's 90/10 all MrsW to be honest though!
Ok OK, confession time....
...we had friends over last night and they really wanted to watch Xfactor. Now I hate these programmes and avoid them at all costs however not wanting to be rude and being enticed in with the promise of the gorgeous wondress that is beyonce I bowed to the pressure.
Here's the thing - I was in tears watching the girl when Beyonce came out with her. I was so choked by her reaction at not only meeting her idol but having her standing right there singing with her.....awesome.
I was imagining all my heroes and if I ever met them whilst helping them at work - eg, Gazza throwing me an England shirt and telling me we're in midfield together at wembley for Spurs or Luther Vandross asking me to duet with him....or Sharon Stone needing to be arrested and then interviewed in Basic Instinct *ahem* - ok I'll calm down and stop now!!!!
Anyway, I understand she won, didn't watch any of it other than those few minutes.
HOWEVER - auntie beeb, what are you doing hoodwinking all those phone voters on SCD last night, what a swizz. I dont care if they're carried over, you bottled it and here's my theory......Tom was bottom and you want him in the final!
Cynical....moi?
bonnet de douche
KWx
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err, deliberate mistake re the Gazza england/spurs thing, but you get the gist right?????
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Well that's me for now folks. Am off to catch me boat, callin' in at Cheshire Oaks en route to see what little bitsa gorgeousness I can get for the Santa-Claus, Easter-Bunny and Tooth-Fairy believin' Genius daughter. At 28 years old. The Mulberry outlet should clear out the old bank account at one fell swoop.
Yes I know I'm daft but aren't we all, girls.
So now. Beesmum. Wrinkly neck indeed. Yous is GORgeous. But a nice big fat pearl choker will do the trick, or, OR.. oo now where did I see it... a fab black top, fine knit, polo-neck but with the back cut away. Now THAT will complete the Copacabana look but don't go anywhere near Cheryl if you don't want a repeat of all that Sailin' Across The Bar and Chairs bein' Smashed In Two...
Ah jayzus don't be talkin' about the Fat Back now.
Bless you. As the DDF used to say to me; yous is daft as a brush and twice as prickly.
Well best be off. I'll dip in if I get chance, have a fab, fun and peaceful run-up to Christmas one and all, and remember; if you can't be good, be careful.
And if you can't be careful, remember the date.. and the delete button.
Clodagh.xx
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PS. Ginge. My thoughts exactly, mate.
xxx
Clodagh.xx
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOND!!!! Luv Lyndyloo -xx-
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Oh my, heckity and thump.
have only just got up! And this from a girly that is normally up by 5.00am every day. Still I guess I needed it, and still beat Errol out of bed.
So, a few things while still bleary eyed and head swimmy.
Santa - what's all this clap trap that santa doesn't exist? Of course he does. I've been to his house is Lapland, stroked his reindeer, and sat on his knee. No, in all seriousness - Santa exists as we all carry a little santa with us. We are santa, bringing the joy, excitement and of course the presents, to those that we love each year. Ok, I might not be a jolly, big boned fellow dressed in red, but the actual image and personage doesn't matter, its the idea of him that is so real to everybody - kids, growed ups and old aunt gladys's (Gladi?). So there! No more talk of the 'lie', for it is merely a bendy truth.
Meeting 'the one'. I have met several 'the ones' and have had my heart broken many a time, or been the one doing the heart breaking. And each time I said never again, no more putting up with feeling like dirty brown stuff, no chance of somebody else getting that close and tearing me in two. That was, until the next somebody came along. I think you have to take your chances as they turn up. You all know how happy I am with Errol right now, but that doesn't mean that he won't cause me heart ache. But I can't live every day thinking along those lines. It is hard to trust, but you have to allow yourself that abandonment. Is Errol my soulmate - Idon't know, he didn't come with a label, but I do know that being with him makes me happy and he brings out the best in me. Do you need anything more than that?
And finally, Happy Birthday Bond.
Xxx
MW, a!
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Well put Mariella,indeed, my personal slant on what you have very honestly described is this.
Women are far more open and responsive to get back out there and give love another go.
However, and this is again my experience, and take on it as an average bloke.
I think that most men just say sod it and will not get involved again as quickly,tend to s##g around with no commitment.
I may and probably am wrong, but I know case histories that tend to back this up.
As for me I feel I,m a lost cause as I worshipped (The One) and now she is long gone.
Got the super boy and girl we had together though.
I adore women and have had many a delightfull time since , and hope that this continues.
I wish I was more like you if I,m honest,but to set in ways, which is my loss I know.
JTT.
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Bondy,
Happy birthday fella :-D have a good 'un chap
hope sunday goes well for folks
Steve :-D
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Good to hear everyone is getting into the party mood! Enjoy. Clodagh, hope you were successful at my daily haunt - Cheshire Oaks. Some great muggers there - I call them muggers as I often go in to their places of business with a healthy bank balance and - without being fully conscious of it - leave after handing over hard earned healthy balance. Needless to say that "balance" is hardly appropriate from then onwards.
Have a great Sunday everyone.
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Hello one and all
It's all getting a bit Ghost stories of Love or no Love as the case maybe on here.
I must say I never understand the requests on Steve Wrights Love Songs.
The usual we have been married for 20 odd years and still love one another.
To meet a soul mate therefore must be a very special.
Tinsel I hope you find what you are looking for as you are a pretty young lady.
Blimey all this takes me back to Christmas Disco's and thinking you would meet your dream only to end up smooching with some odd guy to Wide eyed and legless.
Cynic Me ...
PP
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Disco's? I remember them well. The suburban disco in the Scout Hall - normally ended up dancing to the song-with-no-end the full version of I heard it on the Grapevine with a guy that one had tried to avoid all night. Damn my mother and her philosophy/theory/good manners of "if you say no to a dance with one boy then you must say no to all. It will hurt their feelings if refused and then they see you dancing with someone else!!!"
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Arfternoon peeps!
MW'a I haven't found "the one" for me yet though I've found a few that helped me along the way. My soulmate is my business partner (who I was with for 12 years but it didn't work out) we're the best of friends and he totally understands me but we weren't meant to be together. I'm sure if it's meant to be then one day it will happen but in the meantime I'm having a great life.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
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Evening each
Just back from delivering gorgeous boys back to their parents.
Took all 3 little'uns to see Santa this morning. When he asked the littlest one how old he was, he replied 'Mebbe 5?' (He's 3). Good time had by all.
Mary, hope you're still ok for tomorrow night. Looking forward to a chat, and a cuddle from Susan's babe.
xxxx
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Oh, forgot to say Happy Birthday Bond. Hope you've had a really special day.
xxx
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Evening all, just listening to the end of the chart show for the first time in... well a very long time - ooh, brings back memories of sitting with the tape deck on record/pause, then trying to un-pause between the end of the DJ waffle and the start of the song, then hoping he kept his mouth shut 'til the song finished!
Anyway, Tel and Aled are at number 3 - how cool is that? All started by our very own dear CLP, bless you sir!!
Quiet here this weekend, hope everyone's been enjoying!
AF xx
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Evening AF. I'm here, just checking out Amazon in the hope that PS3 games can be delivered for Christmas. Unfortunately, don't know what the little'uns are already getting from Santa, so on a hiding to nothing, really.
Right, off to phone offspring and make a list.
xxx
Apparently Ben10 is good this year!! What on earth????
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Bondy and all other Expats in N/E U.S.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7782211.stm
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Steve: Scary!!!! And I worry about driving in Scottish winter weather. xxxx
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OMG Steve - Brrrrrr makes you feel cold looking at it!
Annie - I will be there tomorrow eve, looking forward to it.
Bondy Happy Birthday hope you have had a great birthday xx
I was sure someone else had a birthday today, I've just had a quick check of the blog but can't see who it is, sorry. So I will just say happy birthday to those of you having a birthday today xx
Have a nice evening all.
Mary xx
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Evening Mary. xxx
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Well some very deep posts here, and lovely ones too.
Quite spooky given the day that I've had.
I don't know if I like the Calamity Jane title, sort of do, but I want to be different.
Someone close to me said some very hurtful things to me today and I'm questioning all sorts of things.
I have never felt so unattractive before, honestly wish I could wave a magic wand and be different.
I do find it helpful to 'talk' to people outside of my family and 'real' friend circle as I think it's a more neutral and less biased opinion that you get.
Anyway. I could ramble on for ever so better go off and do something before you all start throwing things at your screens!
Lots of love
Debbie x x x
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And Happy Birthday 007! Hope that you have had a brill day x x x
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Debbie: You are gorgeous!!! What are you doing listening to daft people??
All us women look in the mirror and see the bits we don't like, but honestly, no-one else sees those bits, they see the whole person. And your whole person is just lovely.
xxx
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Annie, I have put on some weight. I knew this anyway but to have someone point it out and unkindly...well I feel like I hate the way I look so much. You can hold in your tummy and hide a multitude of sins with clever clothing but can't hide a double chin can you?
Sorry, I won't talk about it again. Feel a bit silly now!
x x x
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Debs: I used to be a pear, now I'm an apple. Worried about it a bit, checked out magic knickers, then thought, sod it!!! As Cheryl says, I am what I am.
And my kids and grandsons love me!!
xxxx
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Hi Debbie- I'm sure that you're not at all unattractive. Questioning things every now and again can actually bring you new perspective and you know, things are never as bad or as good as they first appear. Try to use this as a time to take a look at who you are and appreciate all the great things about you. You are a fine person and anyone who questions that is probably questioning themself.
Luv
Lyndyloo
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My sentiments too Lyndyloo. What's going on with someone who needs to bring someone else down?
You listening Debbie??
xxx
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Watching Sports Personality of the Year with one eye.
Good old Bobbie Charlton, eh?
And Newcastle won today!!!!!
xxxx
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I've just shed a few tears as well Annie it's lovely to see someone in football who still seems humble -x-x-
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Lyndyloo. A nice man, eh? And Jack is all right too.
xxx
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Evening!
Wowser - have we had a busy day here at Diva Towers or what?!
Started to bling up da house at about half eight this morn and finished at about 3 o'clock. We're both absolutely shattered but the house and tree look fab/
Watched the West Ham game this afternoon whilst cooking a roast beef feast, now just chilling out waiting for Top Gear to come on.
Good news about Tel and Aled being no.3 - way to go - power to CLP and the bloggers eh??!!
The One: yep, I've got him and I'm never gonna let him go. And do you know what, when I met him I wasn't out shopping for The One - I was living with someone else! Typicaly corny "eyes met across very smoky rock pub" scenario. One smile and my heart melted, knees went weak etc and d'ya know what ... they still do! Yep. Even after 14 years together I still get flutterbies driving home at night in the knowledge that Mr Diva will be there for me.
Deb - sorry you had a pants time today hun. Just try to be strong (I know it's not easy) and say "pa!" to anyone who doesn't buy your Goddessness. Their loss! So what if you have put on a few pounds? We're all human. It's what's inside that counts and you are a lovely woman. You jut have to start believing in yourself as much as we believe in you.
Back still a bit on the hurty side today - stretching to put bling on the tree did it the world of good. Not!
Apparently I shouted out the night last night that my back was agony. Can't remember it tho .... oops!
Right, sweet dreams one and all. Will catch up with you tomorrow.
6.5 working days to go .......
Cheryl the Diva x x x
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6 and a half?! How did you wangle that one CtD? I've got 8 to go, and back with nose to grindstone on 29th :(
Oz
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Debbie-C
I would ;)
Steve :-D
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Evening each!
Clodagh - like the idea of the big flintstones type pearl choker - just call me wilmaaaaaaaaa!! and def going to go for the low back - leave the dress cut down to there to Diva - she doesn't need the push me pull you under garment!!
Jovial - you are just a sweetie - big hugs mate x
Annie - right little wonder that youngest - can just imagine that - mebbe 5!! v funny!
Debs - when I showed Mr B your pic on fb he said -she's pretty - when I showed him the pics of the meet - he said - oooo look there's the pretty one! Now bearing in mind he has new specs - I suggest whoever has been nasty to you needs to see an optician! My comment to Mr B - she's a lovely person too! So there -!!!
Diva you're a lucky girl and a sweetie too!
Beesmum xxx
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Debbie What nonsense.
Have a stomp around to this and smile.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wwgSFYhe_bU&feature=related
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Oh nooo Bsmum, in that picture I am pulling the most awful face! Thank you though and Mr Bsmum too.
I need to think, new perspective and all that stuff Lyndyloo. I'm a bit of a wimp (obviously). Used to be better so I'll get there again. Yes I will.
Cheryl...thanks for earlier.
Anne, pear shape, apple shape it's all good eh? When I get to fruit bowl shape I suppose I should worry.
Steve, naughty boy ;-)
And PP. Too late here to stomp but definately tapped my feet. Thank you.
I love you lot, don't care that I'll probably never meet most of you. It doesn't matter. And those of you that I have met, I am so pleased to have done so.
Off to watch a bit of Tom Jones on C4 then bed.
Debbie x x
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Just a quick hello!!
Mad weekend!!!
Totally disorganised!!!!
Leaving for Glasgow at 10am!!!!!
Hair fixed though so that's one positive!!
Will blog when I can!
Love and huggles all
Susan
PS Hope you all had a great weekend!
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morning all, hope you're well?
Debble, what nonsense, you're lovely, on the inside and the outside.
Steve - good point, well argued ;)
Busy days ahead now, next 'free' day is the Boxing one! 9 shifts before then, Lapland, Panto (oh yes I am!), and a delivery from Chris to come???
Hopefully I should have interview tomorrow afternoon too.
I think today is a blog meet oop North? have a lovely one if it is and a pic or two would be nice. Don't all argue over whose turn it is to hug Susan's bairns....you'll all get your chance xxx
bonnet de douche
KWx
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morning everybods
sorry i've been absent all weekend, not had a good one, think i've got tummy flu, ugh
tiggs xx
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morning all
have been absent all weekend - christmas lights in the local town Fri night - bit of a damp squid
then at the weekend - down to devon to see friends and family - long walk along the beach in the sun on sunday morning and then home last night - tired but had a great time
Happy birthday to all you have had one or have one coming
Super bp x
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Morning all
Have a big pile of cards to post shortly which shows that something was achieved this weekend, if little else. What with X factor (right result IMO) and Sports personality (ditto) I seem to have been in front of the TV rather more than normal.
Given the silence from Bondy either he's had one h**l of a birthday or he's one of the many poor souls in the NE USA who've lost all their electricity supply due to the storms. Hope it's the first but suspect the worst..............
Also hope Debbie is feeling a bit more positive today after the supportive comments. One of my relatives had a husband who delighted in putting her down and ruining her confidence - all because of his own inadequacies of course - she's a perfectly fine woman and her kids all love her to bits. He tried it with me too but because we weren't emotionally involved I told him where to get off! She finally saw the light and got rid of him - when he promptly started the same tricks on someone else. Nice!
Hope the Scottish meet goes well and the weather up there is kind.
Have a good week folks.
df
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Good morning,
I only have 4 working days til the bigun, and today and tomorrow have been declared official pyjama days. Errol is working away, so the house is all mine - not including the cats - to do with what I will. Which probably won't be much!
Hope all of you are well,
Til later - no doubt...
MW, a!
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Morning folks!
Scottish bloggers have a great meet up today and Suse give yourself a minute to catch your breath honey... right off to Cheltenham now. Catcha laters
Luv
Lyndyloo
-x-x-
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Morning!
D'ya know what ... I love having a day off but HATE coming back to the office. It's taken me over an hour to catch up with how things were left on Friday, my PC has been on all weekend and its basically a flippin' mess. Woe betide me taking 2 weeks on a greek island next year .....
Anyhoo, Scottish Bloggers meet tonight - have THE best time!
And the mini meet at The M on Wednesday eve - shall be thinking of you all but not joining you (pre-christmas waxing appt at 6.30 so impossible to make it, even if Jeremy Clarkson was my chaeuffeur!) (altho The Hamster would be a better option ...... !!)
Beezer - took some more pix as requested. Will try and upload them today, otherwise will do it tonight at home.
Lunch with old work colleague today. Meeting at the garden centre where there just happens to be a fab christmas section ..... no doubt Mr Diva has rung ahead and asked them to hide all the tiny sparkly shoes!
Back in a bit.
Cheryl x x x x
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Morning one and all. very cold and murky here today -
Poor old posties were still sorting when I went to pick up the post from the sorting office just now!! vans all lined up being loaded! and so it begins I guess!!!!
DerbyFi - that is exactly what I said to someone yesterday re Debs so just you stand up for yourself young Debbie!!!
Hope the Scot meet goes well - lucky you lot cuddling Sus's little ones - but then handing back!!!
Let us know when you get your parcel gingembre!!!
Bagpuss - nice bit of fresh air over the week-end A - nothing like a touch of sea air to blow the cob webs away!
Poor you Tiggs - I think that may be what Mr B has - tummy hurting and walking round like the hunch back of Notre!
Hey Lyndy will wave as you go past me on M5!!!
Mwa - enjoy your pj day - I wish!!!
Thanks Diva - am very curious re that one item on your tree!!! Love the shoes though. Enjoy your lunch!!
btw Bondy fine Fi - "spoke" to him last evening and he was enjoying his birthday!
Beesmum xxx
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Morning peeps!!
Debbie - listen to all the lovely people on here - you are gorgeous, inside and out!! I've seen your photo!!
Did Tel and Aled make it to No. 1??
T xxx
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tinsel - only no 3 but still a chnace for no 1 this week if we can beat x-factor :-)
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Tins/Bagpuss - listening to Tel this morning it seems the Togs are now starting to download half a dozen at a time so may get there soon!!!
Bees xxx
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Hi everyone:
Well, I have had a very busy morning, taking into account that due to all the partying last Friday, I did not do a stroke of work!
I have finally succumbed and had a Twirl Hero - it was delicious!
I spent the entire weekend cleaning the house (why it took so long, I have no idea - we live in a shoebox!) and catching up with laundry. Managed to get the tree up - looking beautiful (boleyngirl: I have Anne hanging on my tree!) and all the ornaments and windchimes, etc are in place!
Looking forward to the meet tonight -though with it being a school night, it should be fairly well behaved.
For the rest of the week, my plan is to wrap up a couple of gifts each night, so that we don't have a load of them to do on Christmas Eve. I always think that on Christmas Eve, we'll put on a movie and wrap presents and it will be festive. Last year was a frenzy and a nightmare, so I swore we'd never do that again!
C xx
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Hi B-sMum - glad to hear Bondy is ok and I hope all the other Statesiders are too - those photos were scary, and I grew up in a pretty snowy part of Northern England where we used to have to dig trenches around the house to get out!
Happy days............or not, whenever I remember the heater-less bedrooms and blankets so heavy it was a struggle to get out of them I say a little prayer of thanks to the people who invented central heating and duvets!
I'm looking forward to the new blog tonight - Friday sounded like great fun, but on a very serious note the news that came out later that evening was so sad, especially given the context and the messages shared in those 2 hours in Cyprus.
df
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Plum, I had a stomp to that this morning...in between catching the raindrops from my nose...when am I going to get better???
Anyhoo, my friend is currently making chocolate shoes.
No, I have no idea either...
blesshooooowahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
love
hazel
x
ChrissieS, I wrapped mine already. Not that there are that many. I say wrapped, sept for my mum's and my friend's birthday present. Of course I have no birthday paper...and how to wrap a bird feeder? It is a particularly awkward shape. Answers on a postcard please.
...and yes, I watched Love Akshully for the first seasonal time last eve...all good...
effnefffffnnlllgngh
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Hazel - have you got an old shoebox? Great both for putting odd-shaped things in to make wrapping them easy and for making guessing what it is v hard!
df
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Bees, that's the one, yuck!
Had to run to loo in local Sainsbugs yesterday arvo to throw up, nice!
Diva, fab card, ta very much!
laters
Super BP, book still on desk.....
Tiggsxx
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tiggs - have sent work address to you on fb - apologies for being absent all w/e :-)
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take that back BP, just found your message in my e-mail, going in post bag now!
Hubby could deliver that but you probably wouldn't get it till 2010! He's working where you are, also Ealing Broadway/Chichester and Bayswater!
Tiggs xx
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me too BP, sorry to nag (i'm not normally like that, honest!
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tiggs - does he actually work for the same company (no names) or just the town?
super bp x
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Greetings Of THIS Season Ter Christoof Boy And Each Blog Blogger,
Bingo Star ere.......
Ave retrieved me computer that a threw through me window on Thursdee after the stress goot too much for me.....
Ave de-frosted me computer aka thawed it out, fitted a new window and re-putty...ed me window....
Now am just in the process of super glueing me laptop back together and giving it a lick of paint..... so 'opefully i'll be back fully operationally on line this afternoon!!!!!
PS 'eard about the shoe incident in Iraq with George Bush aka starter of the war in Iraq to improve the life of the Iraqi people but that 'as actually killed 650,000 and displaced 2 and a 'alf million Iraqi's..... and the bloke who's destroyed the world economy???@?.......
Makes 911 look small!!!!!
COBBLER'S TER BUSH I SAY!!!!!!!!!
Chow!
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PS The thing that frightens me most iz 'ow Bush 'n Blair aren't locked up in prison for all they've done but instead they walk off into a prosperous retirement!!!!!!
Chow again!!!!!
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not sure where he is actually working, he is in an office block doing some installation and testing, it all goes over my head, like my job goes over his!
Tiggsxx
It's in post bag now
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Indeed Bingo. They're nice and quick to put the German 'War Criminals' in the dock...
This isn't me condoning the German War Crimes btw, exactly the opposite, but shouldn't Blair and Bush be equally as answerable?
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ps Derbyfi, thank you for your help, and I've tried a shoe and a boot box...all to no avail...I'm gonna have to go to the local supermarche to see if I can find a suitable container I think.
The only saving grace is that she ain't got a snowballs chance of guessing what it is once it's wrapped anyway...box or otherwise!
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Hazel - when all else fails I get one of those Chrissy carrier bags for strange pressies - and thanks - you have just given me an idea for one!!!
Oh Yuk Tiggs - hope I don't get it! can't stand being icky!! He's banned to the spare room at mo!!
Beesmum xxx
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I can't stand icky either, been it quite a lot recently :o(
I'm sleeping on the sofa so I know what you mean though!
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Hazel: Haven't watched Love Actually yet this year, but will do at the weekend. Absolutely love that film. How could Alan Rickman do that to the lovely Emma Thompson?! (yes, yes, I know it's not real!)
MrS and I watched it last Christmas Eve, surrounded by a mountain of gifts, paper, tags, selotape ...... oh, it just ruined the movie!
Good suggestion from derbyfi.
C xx
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