DO THAT BLOG QUICKLY !
I'm not quite sure they realise...
...do they blog fans ?
This little daily missive may not be the floweriest excerpts of writing but it deserves a bit more due than...
"Do that blog quickly !"
I wouldn't mind but I'm not in late and have been here for most of the day anyway, after taking my daughter and her mum to see the Take That special this morning.
Technically, according to my normal schedule, I still have 29 minutes left to write today's words.
Alright so, I admit, we have a lot on our collective plates today as Christmas kicks in big time on drivetime tonight.
After Womans' Minute every day between now and Crimble we are playing Christmas singles, that is songs you received as your first ever single at Christmas, not songs necessarily about Christmas... tonight we kick off with mine...from 1972....Chuck Berry's - My Ding-a-ling, I must have played it fifty times a day for at least a year.
So come on then... all week, we need yours and no fibbing.
You must have received this song at Christmas, on vinyl, in your pillow case, or sack or whatever it was Santa used to fill for you and it must have been your first record EVER!
We were going to ease Christmas in steadily over the next week but then we thought, what the heck, John Lewis don't decorate one floor at a time do they?
So, we are officially full on, cooking on Christams gas from five tonight until the big man, himself shows up on the 25th.
By the way Take That were very endearing this morning, a lot of the stuff that didn't get aired was hilarious and heart warming, some of it will be on the web tomorrow.
Other than that, loads more going on, however I feel I must move swiftly in to the music meeting and leave a longer chat until tomoz.
CLP.
2008.
X.
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First Xmas song I received was Rolf Harris and 2 little boys had 2 little toys and on the B side was The Ladies of the Harem of the Court of Kung Caraticus Can pretty much remeber all of it still.
Great record both sides. Still get chills listening to 2 little boys.
CB
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I'm pretty sure that my first ever CD single i got bought was Sure by Take that.
Debs - That is SUCH amazing news!!! The most mahoosive weight lifted from shoulders i should imagine? In may this year i was in exactly the same position, just offered a job i really needed and floating on cloud 9. I'm so happy for you!! xXx
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Looks like you are Girlracer!
The first music that I got - all for me was at XMAS '87 - the infamous NOW 10 - it came complete with my own wee boogie box.
So anything from that -
Barcelona - Freddy Mercury
Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet
Or to keep with the Xmas Theme........
Fairy tale of New York - Pogues & Kirsty McColl
Cheers Chris - hope you had a nice holibob
Quack
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Um we are slightly disjointed at the mo. Everyone's spent sooo much time on the other blog it hard to tear them away!!!
Normal Service will be resumed shortly!
Quack
either that or they've snuck into the Blog & Post on their way over here!
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CLP
Are you telling us something there ..... "my daughter and her mum ..... " ?? Is it a weeny laydeeeeee DJ maturing in the oven of Tash's tum? Should we all be knitting pink booties???
I've already emailed you my Christmas Crackers and really, truly cannot wait for drivetime to kick off at 5.05 this eve.
Missed ya big time buddy!
Let it snow
Let it snow
Let it snow
Cheryl the Diva xxxx
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Mine would be Dynamite by Mud........ I think..
Good to have you back Chris. Hope you had a good break.....
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btw: i entered the ticket lottery for Take That this morning, but just like the ticket lottery for the 02, i was unsuccessful
:-(
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Hehe, CB you bring back good memories of being in a gay club in Blackpool and seeing the dancefloor filled with rather camp men all doing the dance for The Ladies of the Harem...
Christmas singles? Or rather singles for Christmas - mine was Only You by the Flying Pickets, I think. Loved it, played it to death. Still like it :-)
AF xx
ps CLP, welcome back!!! We have missed you soooooo much.
pps my favourite *Christmas* song is Baby It's Cold Outside.
ppps two, yep two, job interviews on Wednesday afternoon now. Aaaargh!
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I think I have a split personality - don't know where to blog!!!
BM xxx
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The first single I ever got as a christmas present was West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys, but the first single I had ever was - oh this is embarrassing - 'Ello John, Got a new Motor by Alexi Sayle.
thing was, I had won a fancy dress party at school and the prize was a record token - I had never bought a record before and didn't really know what I was doing. Honest!
MW, a!
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Good luck with the interviews AF.....
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Oh hurrah Christoff welcome back and marvellous re. the Christmas songs.
As it happens my first-ever record that I bought as an ickle tadpole, used to drive the DDF Eric up the wall with it on repeat on me little red Dansette, was "Lonely Pup" by Adam Faith.
Happy Days. In the days when I was the first in our street to have a trouser suit, used to leg it to the corner shop for a packet of Spangles and if I'd told me mother Renee I was bloggin' I'd have had a crack round the back of me ear and me mouth washed out with Swarfega.
Clodagh.xx
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Crumbs AF - you will be exhausted two in one afternoon!! Good Luck!!!
I'm still trying to remember my first record for C*****mas !!!!
Beesmum xxx
You wont be tooooo festive yet will you clp?
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Hello!
Bit of a struggle to find this new blog today.........is it always like this at the start of a new month?
Welcome back CLP - hope you feel well rested and ready to rock n' roll!
Congrats to Debbie and good luck to AF.
Hope Bondy is still solvent after the big shopping weekend.
Must dash - bfn
df
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The first single that I bought was Madonna, Lucky Star. The first single bought for me was Joan Jett, I Love Rock'n'Roll.
I am so requesting Take That's Shine for ARF this week. Getting in early here hehe!
x x x
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CtD - Chris has a daughter from a previous relationship - me finks she's about 20. Could be wrong (am blonde so quite possibly -apologies in advance Chris if I am) but I fink it was wif one of the blondes on Loose Women (??????)
Just caught up with weekend's Blog - OHHHHHH MYYYYYY GODDDDD !(Janice esque stylie!)
Quack
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first single i bought - i would do anything for love - but i won't do that - meatloaf - first single I really notcied was either star treckin' the firm or reet petitie by someone - mainly becuase the music videos were so good
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Welcome back Chris, we missed you!
The first single I got bought for me at Christmas was, and for once I do apologise, "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" by Little Jimmy Osmond. I don't think I even liked it that much then.
Crumbs (has anyone used that one yet?)Debbie, I am so delighted you got the job. Want to see a photo of you in your overall and hairnet very soon. What are the hours? I bet you'll have a ball with all those Pilsbury Doughman type bakers. Mind, you'll have to watch you don't turn into a Pilsbury doughgirl with all that bread around!
Whens the big opening of the Advent calender?
Hurrah! It's Advent, Debs has a job and there are NO MORE NEXT BUTTONS!
A x
PS And good luck to you, AF
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Phew, found you all!
My first record was Ravel's Bolero. I was really disappointed - I got a really funky record player for Xmas when I was about 9 and the only record I was given was Ravel's chuffing Bolero.
Two little boys - I LOVE that song!!
Diva, I was thinking that ... daughter and her mum ... hmmmmmmmm, was that a slip???
Anyway, off to take more medication so I shall wish you all a good night. And one last time, good luck Debs for tomorrow
T xxx
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I guess my "Christmas" single would have to be Young Guns (Go For It) by Wham!
I had the 12" single version and was utterly in love with Wham!'s guitarist, David Austin.
1982, I believe.
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Will open Advent window #1 at 5 pm or thereabouts, just before CLP comes on air.
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soooooooo exciting!
[I am quite easily pleased, you know!]
df
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Cheryl, I think it will be a bell.
T xxx
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Hi derbyfi, I am but only just.........
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Ah boleyngirl, you aren't allowed out of the site with your uniform on. And they send it off for cleaning.
It's a rather fetching blue outfit, seems wierd doing an admin based job in a uniform but I know some of the technical stuff will be 'hands on'.
Hours are 9.30am to 1.30pm, three days a week. And they are very flexible when it comes to childcare problems etc, you can swap days and hours.
Sounds good to me.
x x x
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On the Christmas theme, Renee has just reminded me of a lovely tale regarding when the DDF Eric was a small boy.
The youngest of a brood, Eric had tried hard to be asleep by the time Father Christmas (the old War Hero Granddad) crept down the chimmeney and into his room with his sack of tangerines, a penny whistle and other miscellaneous sh**e that today's ankle-biters would contact Childline over. Therefore once all was quiet on the Western Front, up he went. All of a sudden, all Hell let loose and Eric's roaring nearly brought the roof in. Grandma shot straight upstairs to see all the kids up and surrounding a red-faced and nasty-tempered Father Christmas. "Eric!" says Grandma. "What've I told you? You're supposed to be asleep when Father Christmas comes in or you won't get any presents."
"I WAS," wailed Eric. "But he stood on me bloody hand."
What a hero.
Clodagh.xx
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Ctd & Tins - I was Wrong - well sorta! almost but not right - check out CLP on Wikipedia and you'll get my drift.
Soo Mr. Evans the Coburn Spyder WAS yours at the dine and drive!!!!!!!
Qauck
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First single bought for me...Crazy Horses by the Osmonds.
And then I can remember all those TOTP albums but NOT by the original artist!
No wonder I never really liked christmas!
Nev
PS Can we assume it is going to be a girl?
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first single I bought was 'Green Onions' Booker T & the MG's and the first LP was 'White Feathers' by Kajagoogoo
I think the first LP I unwrapped at Chrimbo was either
Kings of the Wild Frontier by Adam and the Ants
or
NOW 1, (which was just called 'Now that's what I call music')
MrsW's was the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack, which also happens to be my most disliked movie ever!!!
KWx
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Nev
OMG.......I got some of those too - mostly from my dear departed grannie who really didn't 'get' why I'd much prefer something by the original artists!
Have absolutely no idea what my first proper record at Christmas was though.
df
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Chris welcome back fella :-D
In response to what was the first single/LP i got for Xmas i'm not sure but it would have been either The Clash, Sex Pistols, Stiff Little Fingers or The Stranglers . . or somesuch other similar group. I reckon most people on here or indeed that know me in R/L would have said they could have guessed.
Steve :-D
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Lovely to have you back, Mr CLP.
My first was 'Please Don't Tease' by Cliff Richard...
God, I'm old.
jx
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CLP thank God ur back I have so missed you x x x
You can be as Christmassy as you like for me - bring it on
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Right .... the hour has arrived.
Reaching for Advent Calendar now ....
and ..... it's ..... a .......
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the winner is ......
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not sure i can cope with this for the next 23 days .......
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A ickly tiny mouse with a Santa hat on its bonce!
More fun tomorrow ......
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Ah but Diva is it a Candle mouse!!!!
BM xxx
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I guess the closest guess isShorty5 and Nev_R as said mouse is surrounded by stars.
I'm guessing each day will have a mouse doing something with something ....
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Does it have mistletoe on it's wee santa bonnet?
Quack
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Ctd - in that case each day we just guess mouse and get the point - where is the fun in that?
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CtD, I would have thought it would have been a chocolate calendar or at least something with...oh never mind. If I continue to write I'll probably get into trouble........ I'll just smile quietly to myself......hehehehehehe
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Reet petite was by Jackie Wilson...btw
My first single was TheSpecials and Ghost Town. Bought the original vinyl NOW XMAS... don't know when that was from....
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On that basis tomorrow maybe an elephant with tinsel wrapped around his trunk....!
(not you sparkly)
Nev
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hmmmm! do Shorty and Nev have the same calander?
CTD did you check out Wiki?
Quack
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Nev, Now that could bring tears to ones eyes.....LOL
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dook - yep. maybe we'll stop knitting pink booties now ....
super_bagpuss - don't be such a pooh pooh! a mouse dong what with whom or what could keep us guessing for days ...!!
Nev_R - guess duly noted!
Feel uber-christmassy now! CLP just said he's dong Christmas Crackers from now til Crimbo - wonder if he got mine??
So 'cited!!!!
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Ummmm CtD - did you mean a mouse dong?!! 'Cause that could put a whole different slant on our suggestions
Quak
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Ctd - wasn't being a pooh pooh - just stating that it puts a crimper on it all - i so hope one mouse has clogs on dancing on stairs in holland!
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LOL dook - it was Bondy. He distracted my mind!!!!
either that, or I need my nails cut down to aid better typing skills!
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CtD, Oh sure blame me......LOL
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Hey, hey.... The guy that's on the radio now is from Rochester NY. That's not far from where I live.....
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Afternoon all, and welcome back CLP!
First single I was bought was for Christmas, to go with my shiny new red walkman cassette radio player thingy. And the single was Kylie Minogue, Locomotion. hmmm. First single I bought I think was weather with you, crowded house, but can't really remember!
Well done to all the new jobs, and good luck for the potential new jobs!
I was going to guess a stocking with tinsel on it for the calender but I'm a wee bit too late so can I have that for tomorrows guess, or is that cheeky?!
Dragonxx
PS Hurrah! the sun has got his hat on... hip hip hip hooray!!
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i keep looking for the NEXT button . . . .. . is that wrong?
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Hi CLP,
Sooo good to have you back, missed you.
Did you have a good week?
Your Daughter and her mother - does that mean you have found out your having an ickle baby girl?
Debbie - Congralutions! Well done!
My first single was "You just might see me cry" by Our Kid!
Chris - My ding a ling was my party piece song, I remember singing it at my Mum and Dad's Silver Wedding Anniversary! ;o))
Cheryl - Sorry I couldn't join in the guessing game today, can I copy Dragon and get my guess for tomorrow in early? I think it will be a wee christmas tree.
Have a nice evening folks.
Take care on the roads, it's blooming freezing, foggy and icy out there!
Mary xx
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That guy from John Lewis had no idea what he was talking about. The reduction in VAT from 17.5% to 15% means that a Product previously priced at £100 will now cost £97.87 - a reduction of £2.12 (*NOT* £2.50). No wonder our economy is in such dire straights if the Directors of large retail institutions such as John Lewis have no understanding of basic maths!
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I think the UK contingent has gone home! The US is holding out for meetings to end and the UK to start drinking!
Continental bloggers are keeping a distance!
So its just us workaholic types that haven't gone home yet keeping this baby going until the mums have fed the wee ones and are fully functioning once more.
Well 17.50 means that I'm gonna start closing applications down! will be popping back until 1800hrs.
Good Luck guys
quack
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Hoorah CLP is back and it's great!!!!
The first record I got for Christmas was an LP called Ed Stewart's Pop Party and it was my first ever record. I think I was about 4 at the time.
Can I just say I can highly recommend The Rat Pack Christmas show that I took my Mum to see on Friday night. It was fab!
Only 4 sleeps till I jet off for NYC now, just got to get through Wednesday and I'll start to get really excited.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Lyndyloo - who is going to look after booboo while your away (or are you going to sneak him into your luggage!)?
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Right Iiiiiiii'mmmmm Outa Here!
catch you tommorow
Blog & Post is awfully quiet - any particular reason?
Qauck
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Dook- Booboo (who is a lady dog but it's ok cause she isn't listening) will be going to stay with her Mum (Cocoa), Aunty (Flake) and brother (Mustard) and her favourite human Aunty Sarey :))
Luv
Lyndyloo
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Which blog is hosting at the blog&duck this evening? Is HLS around?...
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Great to have Chris back isn't it.
I'm going to pop back here with a drink later and raise a glass to you all.
I want to thank you all for the support that you have given me. I really don't know how I would of got through those dark days without you.
I was so excited to share my news with you all here today and your good wishes have been overwhelming.
Friday's arrest and tomorrow's court appearance seem to be taken over everything here and it has meant the world to me to come here and talk to you all.
Love you all loads.
Debbie x x x
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO just as Chris was about to name the person who's Xmas crackers they were i lost the connection and missed it . .. anyone know who he said? I know she was a SHE and that SHE's female *sighs @ poxy connection issues*
Top selection though stuffs me up for mine though :(
Steve :-D
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Hi everyone:
Haven't had time to read the blog today, but just want to say well done to super bp: I'm listening to Chris right now and he's playing your choices!
Also, just heard Bingo sending in info to Sally!
It's all "go" with the bloggers!
C xx
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I'm too young for vinyl :( It's a shame - I love playing my Dad's LPs...
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superbagpuss - well done excellent choice I love those gob smackers - perfect!!! xx
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congrats SbP
Well done :-D good choice although you've stuffed me up for getting Fairytale played at a later date :(
Steve :-D
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Chris, so fantastic to have you back. I have had a day off work today, and have managed to hear the whole show - this never happens! Wonderful show, but I am not Christmassy yet .... but I'll get there!
Think I have managed to catch up with the blog over the weekend and today - really hard work, but very worthwhile!
Debbie: you have been through so much recently. Very difficult with your teenager, but I am completely with Clodagh on this, great advice. Yes, he made a (big) mistake but honestly, encouragement and love is the way to go. He's struggling just now, but you and Mr Debbie will be there for him, and that's all he needs.
Also Debbie: how fantastic about your new job! You must be absolutely over the moon! I will try to pop in later to join you with a wee glass of something, when MsS has vacated the computer and I can get a look in!
Just to say, I really had the most wonderful weekend - Jersey Boys is an incredible show - I've never attended any show where the standing ovations take place DURING the show!
I'm glad I managed to enjoy myself, I have come home to discover the car is in the garage for new brake lining-things, approximately £600 - just what we need!
C xx
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Congrats SuperB........ I missed the songs, but will listen later to the rebroadcast or whatever it's called......
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Well done BP, great choice of crackers!
Oh Chrissie that's bad news about the car, anytime of year is bad enough but just before Christmas ouch!
I can't tell you how excited I am about going to see the Jersey Boys on the 27th.
Mary xx
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well done SBP on getting your Christmas cracker played.
Great to have the maestro back on the airwaves.
First record I had in by Christmas box was 2 little boys, first one ,well bought 2 one for my little sister,Nothing Rhymed (Gilbert 0 Sullivan) and You,ve got me dangling on a string (Chairman of the Board), for meself.
Ding Dong (Beesmum) and a Tip Top December 1st to one and all.
Steve.
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Evening
Home on the sofa. Pjs on. Belly full of jacket spud and salad.
Well done super_bagpuss - I love the don't let the bells end song by the gawjus Justin Hawkins! I was feeding brandy to the four crimmy cakes and was dancing round the kitchen singing and saying "it's super bagpuss, it's super bagpuss" !!! Mr Diva thought I'd lost the plot. Again!
And yay - Bingo on sally traffic!!
Lynyloo - I saw thw Rat Pack Christmas Show 2 years ago and the "regular" Rat Pack show in October this year - both absolutely superb!
Now, I've relayed the tale of the Advent Calendar to Mr Diva and he can see my plight and that mouses doing things with things for the next 23 days may be a tad tedious ....
so, he has said I can use our Advent Calendar for the bloggers - it does look more traditional and has Santa on the front of it. Today's window was a jack-in-the-box.
All happy with that?
Good!
Right, nipping over to FB to see if anyone's challenged me to any games - feel free, btw!!
Love and stuff
Cheryl the Diva x x x
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oops. i got moderated for my first effort of the Darkness song!!!
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Nice one SBP.
First single, for Christmas. I was 9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love. And, the best bit of all? I still have it in a box in the loft.
Must go and dig it out......
This must already be going down as the weirdest Christmas I have ever known.
Normally I am about as far from 'the spirit' on the first of December as you can be, you know, not wishing to peak too early and all that, but this year I am right on it. The show today helped that feeling along quite nicely too. Is it something to do with all the doom and gloom around that we are all reaching out for something to smile about and Christmas is there, being handed to us on a plate?
But this really is a Christmas of contrast.
We felt it inappropriate to have a do at work as people have been laid off and we thought that having a bash with their former colleagues wasn't the right thing to do, so we canned it. And yet we are off to Mrs MfR's company do on Saturday, a black tie affair celebrating the massive project they are currently working on.
The shops are full of people, whether or not they are buying anything remains to be seen, and yet shops and businesses are going to the wall left right and centre.
All very, very strange.
Still. Good to see one festive tradition in full swing.
Those, ahem, wonderful lights that people adorn their houses with. Don't get me wrong, I love them, but some of them, come on.
But have you ever noticed? You never, ever see anyone putting them up. They simply appear. And come January, they will disappear as if by magic.
Apart from at that strange house on the edge of the village where they have kept them up for over five years now.
Peace etc
MfR
PS 50 cents on the dollar
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LOL Matt - i didn't know we lived near ach other - we have a run-down cottage on the village edge: christmas lights up all year round. Reminds me of that Redneck Woman song .....
And Crazy Little Thing Called Love was the first single I bought with my own money - I was at Walthamstow Market with my nan! She was horrified, being as she was a huge Al Martino fan (you and your Spanish Eyes ...... )
Back to the Christmas Lights, me and Himself go for evening walks round the various housing estates here and award our very own "Turner Prizes" for the tackiest, and the prettiest, and the twinkliest, and the chaviest ..... it's a good game! Trust me! Even better if you can't agree and have to retire to the local to sit in front of their fire to chew the fat and decide who the winners should be!
We're not having a company do either this year. Suits me - way too many politics at christmas parties to enjoy ones-self.
xxx
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Hi all [well, Matt anyway] - or is anyone else out there? If so, helloooooooo.....
Had to do something earlier which meant that I missed whole chunks of the show and I've got a late shift to do tomorrow and on Weds so will miss it all on both days. B*m!
Will try to 'listen again', maybe when JV is on and doing a boring topic? [I typed that word very carefully after Cheryl's unfortunate reference to the mouse earlier!]
But I did hear Bingo mentioned by Sal and did a bit of a double-take!!
Hope you're all having a good evening - is everyone else in the pub?
df
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Hi CtD - none taken I hope!
df
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hiya
fame at last
i missed the show as went to circuit training so imagine my delight when i started reading the blog and found i had got through - am listening again as we speak - woohoo
suoper bp x
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No one heard me on the show then,sort someone might have craked the code ((((( whimper ))))).
Steve.
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Hi all, please join the facebook group to get Little drummer boy/peace on earth to number 1. You can pre-order it there to.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51989692316
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Oooo my first ever comment on the blog.
I've been reading this blog for ages now and with CLP away last week I took the oppotunity to read every blog since 2006! Yep it took a while but each one seemed to refer to something that had taken place before so it was like starting a book halfway through and I wanted to go back and read the beginning. It was actually a really interesting read and was amazing to see how CLP has changed since the first blogs. I was also amazed that in 2006 he said in one blog before he had even met Natasha that he was going to buy a new house and find a wife and by the end of 2007 he was in his new house with a beautiful wife and now they have a baby on the way. How many people in this world can decide to do something like that and make it happen within a year!
Anyway, I felt like I had to post a comment today just to say how much I loved the show this evening. I was wondering if I was ever going to get the fastive feeling this year and by the end of the show my inner fairylights were definiftely switched on! I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's show.
xXx
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Ah, greyhound_mum, I love the thought of internal fairy lights!! Mine are blinking on and off at the moment, though they're not meant to be the flashing ones!
Just "listening again" to the second half of the show, great tunes SBP! Luuurve Fairytale of New York!
AF xx
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Well done bagpuss - have caught up on the sections that I missed now.
All this festive stuff has worn me out and I've got a long day tomorrow, so it has to be an early one for me tonight.
Sleep well folks.
df
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Welcome Greyhound_mum.
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Welcome home Christoph!! You were missed! I take it the postcard is in the post??
You just tell the 'Do that blog quickly' person that the blog is part of the whole package and needs respect!!!
Your Mum and daughter must have had a ball this morning!! Lucky lasses!!! I should imagine the boys are quite a laugh in th flesh, so to speak!
Ok, first Christmas single I received. It was 1980, I was 11 years old, my sister was 2 and my brother was 10 months old.
It was the year in which -
the exiled Mugabe returned to Rhodesia to lead Zimbabwe into independance;
the Alexander Kielland oil rig platform collapsed, with 123 lost;
the secret attempt by the US to rescue American hostages in the seized US embassy in Tehran failed;
the SAS brought to an end the seige in the Iranian embassy in London;
Mount St Helens in Washington State erupted;
the Marlborough diamond has been stolen in a £1m robbery in Knightsbridge;
Hercules the bear went missing on the island of Benbecula;
war broke out between Iran and Iraq;
Thatcher gave her 'The lady's not for turning!' speech;
the Queen became the 1st British monarch to have a state visit to the Vatican;
Reagan beat Carter to become US President;
the Labour party chose Michael Foot as its leader;
and we were still in shock from John Lennon's shooting earlier that month.
Are the memories flooding back??
I attended my first High School dance that year in deep red velvet peddle-pushers with white tights and a white ruffled blouse, and was delighted to be asked for a dance with Mr Logan, my English teacher, who I had a massive crush on. (May he rest in peace, taken from us at such a young age.)
And my Christmas single in that year's stocking was Ant Music by Adam and the Ants!!! Lovely, pretty boy that he was!! My bedroom wall was plastered in posters of him!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bPjfD8ulnpw
Will be back later dear blogettes and bloggers, I have a very unsettled and upset Limpet today, need to go check her temp.
Huggles
Susan xox
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Goodnight derbyfi.....
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Can I just say that, I've been a fan of Evo from way, way back and have always liked him.
But the more little snippets I pick up from this Blog the more I admire him and the way he has moved on in life.
It is a Cliche, but it's bang on, never believe what you read in the paper.
Sorry to interrupt, but just wanted to get that off my chest!
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SBP thanks for your Christmas Cracker it's putting me in the mood for the wonderful city! and greyhound_mum I'm hoping my internal fairy lights will go on soon now.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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But, before I go rake around for the thermometer, a big hello and welcome to custombacchus, andyhayhurst, and greyhound_mum (I miss my greyhound boy!!).
And hello again, yaweh70, yeahdisk, AhleizwhelsGem.
Right where's that thermometer??
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And interrupt away, untalentedmrriply, good to hear from you again!
Right really off the noo. Back later!
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I have to say, I had an awful day at work, left late, but listening to Christof on the way home cheered me up no end, and I entered the house still singing Chestnuts roasting! family now think I had a great day....little do they know!
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wow, things ARE quiet on here tonight. Well, I'm off home soon but will try and catch up later with the night owls......
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Evening all
First single bought as a present for Chritmas was Peter Sellers "Goodness Gracious me", either that or the Story of Aladin on a bright pink vinyl 45.
Great choice SBP one of my old time favs Fairy Tale.
Well looks like I might have to choose John Sergeant's soon to be released "Lets not fight this Christmas"
Day two of the Advent calender mmn a One legged Turkey from Icelands perhaps.
PP
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Evening each - missed most of the show tonight (on purpose one may ask!!??)- apart from Bingo on the travel!? What were Bagpusses choices and Jovial ? were you on? (ding dong indeed).
Afraid I had a senior moment - and left house to take the post (as well as 4 other things to do buzzing in my brain) - locked office then house - opened car - no post! Not even stamped up - all sitting there waiting to be done! duh!
So been sitting quietly watching the box (spooks was really good tonight) keeping out of trouble.
Beesmum xx
Have I missed you James?
yeahdisc //57 well flippin done - Gold Star - sums aint my strong point but you are Spot On - folk are forgetting they have to go back to the base price by taking off the 17.5 vat then adding the new 15%. saving is peanuts!
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Chris,
IF you fancy destroying what little self esteem I have left, I'm pretty certain that "the Frog Chrous" aka "We all stand together" by Paul McCartney was one of the first records I recieved..
Don't tell anyone... Please? :(
Phil The Pool Man
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A very quiet evening on here indeed. Feeling a bit dodgey so dosing myself up with night nurse and off to bed. Hopefully feeling brighter in the morning.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Noooooo Lyndy you can't get poorly - positive thoughts - and nothing will happen - but just in case - dose yourself up and off to bed!!! You have a plane to catch!
BM xxx
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Debs,
Just sneaking in again to say well done with the job and good luck with the teen.
TTT
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well done Debs!!
tiggs xxx
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Evening all! Quiet 'ere, i'n'it?
Debbie - WELL DONE!!!!!!!!! Just catching up and saw your post - I am so pleased for you!!! And starting so soon is awesome! The gang were on form with their quips!!! And will be thinking of you all tomorrow.
Not having best of evenings with the Limpet - she's rather inconsolable. Cried herself to sleep again, so maybe I'll get a cuppa, though my brother has drunk all my milk and only left enough for 1 cup of tea, or the big-wee lass's brekkie in the morning! Grrrr!
Meant to say the awful 'There's noone quite like Grandma' by St Winifred's School Choir was Christmas No1 in the year (1980) I got my first single for Christmas. If anyone says that they got that as their Christmas single and gets it played, I WILL hunt them down!!!! And how many of you now have that awful tune stuck in their head now!?
MW, a - what a beautiful story for you and your beloved Errol rekindling your love! Bless!!
girlracer - well done on 1st place! I likes that position!!
custombacchus - I cry when I hear that one still! Have you heard him doing it with the choir?
Tinsel - it's a rotter of a cold going about! Hope you are on the mend.
Michmel - glad Mr M is recovering.
Beesmum - did you get into the Blog and Duck yet? Takings are well down today, but stock is low - hoping super bp will pop in and restock! Mind and look at the bottom for the door marked comment - that's the way to leave messages for everyone! http://theblogandduck.blogspot.com/
Ach, I'm never going to catch up - Limpet is off again! Night all!!!
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Any night owls on?????
Sorry I missed you BeesMum, catch you tomorrow although it will be a busy day at work, lots of meetings.........
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Morning all,
Have a great day
xx
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morning all, hope you're al well?
Debs - top stuff re the job. Good luck today, call me should you need anything x
welcome to all the new posters, and a few returning ones. Variety is the spice of life, so blog on and enjoy the ride.
Off work at mo' as I've taken some holiday before a big run in to Xmas. I have a student with me from Sunday for 12 weeks learning the ropes which can be quite intense.
Received a call last night....I was successful in my application to another dept. Long way to go yet, quite a few stages to pass but hurdle one has been cleared, next one on Thursday morning.
Chrimbo tree went up yesterday, ankle-biters beside themselves with excitement......"Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening"
bonnet de douche
KWx
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Morning cathmel - glad I'm not the only one here at silly o'clock!
Remember peeps - I've changed the Advent Calendars over so we now have a traditional one. Guesses please - will reveal all at 5ish this afternoon.
Chilly morn here in Suffolk. Could quite happily sit here snuggled on the sofa all day but hey ho! work to be done. At least I managed to get the pink and black tinsel up before I left the orange box at half fiv yesterday ...... !!!!
Let it blog
Let it blog
Let it blog
Cheryl x x xx
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Kw - you snuck in there!!!
Great news re the job: seems the season for bloggers to attack the job markets and come out the other end smiling - good luck on the next stages xx
And enjoy your few days off!
Waaaaaaah! I wanna put my tree up ..... but it'll be dead by christmas so i'll just have to have a little Patience ......
CtD xxx
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morning everybods!
My guess for todays advent window, a bell
Later taters
Tiggsxx
KW - congrats on the new job, lets hope AF gets hers then all job seekers will be sorted!
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Morning folks. Bit cold round the old tootsies today, eh?
My guess for the advent calendar today is .................a cracker.
Won't be around much until quite late today so good luck to those with challenging days ahead and maybe I'll catch you later.
df
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Hiya
my guess for the advent calendar - a tree - well its worth a shot!
Today we found personalised advent calendars from Thorntons on our desk - all from the boss (who works in a different office and we haven't been able to thank yet) - isn't that a lovely thing
Super bp x
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Super bp
What a lovely thing to come into, nice thought from the boss!
Tiggs x
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Morning all,
KW good luck with the application, can I guess at you trying to become a detective? Would that make you a Ginger D**k?
OK Embarrassment time, first record bought either (purchased at the same time) Bucks Fizz - Making your mind up, or Shaking Stevens - Green Door, I think. I had managed to erase them from my memory.
First record bought specifically for chrimble, (Oh God it gets worse) Joe Dolce - Shaddup you face!
Hiding head in shame
First Album bought Rainbow - Rising !
First record listened to (according to my mum) Tommy Steele - Little white bull or as I said at the time when requesting it "ickle ite all".
CtD - was the mouse carrying a mince pie? 'cos that was my suggestion? was it? huh? was it?
I'm a bit of a humbug at Christmas so please excuse my fake excitement above!
DD out
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b-p - what a lovely boss, can we swap?
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damner on the whole day - my fibre optic tree doesn't work - plig it in and nothing happens - any ideas out there? I've tried it ina couple of plug sockets!
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change the fuse in the plug?
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I thought about that but the plug is a sealed unit Ac-Ac adaptor so I cannot see where to undo it to look at the fuse - let alone change the fuse? Sorry if i am boring everyone else - i have been looking forward to me tree and now it doesn't work
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oh dear ... i havent even got the decs out, good luck with the tree.
ttfn
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Morning!
Inspired by Sir Pository the Togmeister nd his marvellous Hippopotamus song, I've just remembered something excellent.
Not only was my first-ever contribution to the modern-day musical heritage of the nation "Lonely Pup In A Christmas Shop" by Adam Faith, hot on its heels came "Nellie The Elephant".. can't quite remember the name of the mad chanteuse but it was bloody marvellous and maybe I shall nominate these two landmarks in cultural history for the Gobsmackers.
Hurrah.
Anyway good luck today, Debs. Stay strong.
And phreen. After your awful day in work yesterday, cheered up by Chestnuts Roasting, try my little version tonight. As follows.
Chipmunks roasting on an open fire,
Black Forest Gateau up your nose,
Yuletide logs being thrown by a choir,
Egg yolks dressed up in Marie-Rose,
Everybody knows roast turkey stuffed with mistletoe
Starts the season with a fight,
Nineteen shots, twelve mince pies in a row,
You'll find it hard to sleep tonight.
You know old Santa's on his way,
He's loaded booze and pheasants on his sleigh,
And every pint of mild will make you spy
That pigs and reindeers really fly.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To bloggers, two to ninety two,
And though it's been said many times, many ways,
Merry Christmas, Christoffe's listeners, Merry Christmas to yous.
Clodagh.xx
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If you're going to nominate Nellie the ephelant, it has to be the Toy Dolls version
wooooOOOOOAAAAAAH
DD out
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LoL Clodagh!
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Morning.
Yet another challenging day here at Debbie Towers.
We have a brilliant character reference from his current employer and a great one from my dad regarding charity work the teen has done.
And a solicitor.
He was fast asleep when I got up this morning and I made him get out of bed early. Told him that he should in fact be at school today and this is no day's holiday. Am I out of order? Nah.
Debbie x x x
PS: Well done you Gingembre and cheers mate.
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Morning each
Skiving from work for an hour or two. Debbie, lots of luck today and well done on the job.
AF and KW, fingers crossed for you both.
Right - got the Christmas cards on the table. Should I take them out of the packets Bsmum, or leave them for a week or two? Let me guess what you'd say - ??????????
My first record is lost in the mist of time but I'm sure it was a 45rpm and had something to do with Cliff Richard and the Shadows. My tastes have changed since then thank goodness.
xxx
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DD - not a mince pie in sight, sorry! What's your guess for today then???
super_bagpuss - try plugging it rather than pligging it. That may help a wee bit!
And what a lovely thing for you to all come into, SBP. I'm waiting for Lady Boss to appear at 10ish and immediately diss my decs. Well, yah boo sucks - smy office and if it makes me happy, it can't be that bad!
Laters hunnys
CtD xxxx
Morning everyone else.
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Indeed DD. Either works for me, hurrah!
And YES, Little White Bull. Another one of mine....
Hang on. There's a recurrin' theme here. I'm off to dig out me pith helmet and safari suit without delay. Marvellous. I shall be a ringer for Meryl Streep in Out of Africa.
Or as the Brother-Outlaw once rather upsettingly said to me, more Beryl Reid than Meryl Streep.
I think that's a bit harsh don't yous.
Clodagh.xx
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Clodagh that was brilliant!
We have a Christmas challenge at work that we have to make up new lyrics to songs about the project that we're working on. This years theme is Abba tunes but I'm finding it hard to get inspiration as I had an Abba tribute band for my birthday party last year. The others have been hard at work though and so far we have alternatives to SOS, Money Money Money, Dancing Queen, Does your mother know, Waterloo and The winner takes it all.
Feeling a bit better this morning but have invested in baroca, V first defence and DayNurse/Night nurse (other cold remedies are available) and I ight follow the Max Beesley cure all of making some home made ginger tea for good measure.
Got the tiler coming today to start the conservatory floor so that hopefully I can get the Crimble dec's up before Friday.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Lyndyloo - do the alt lyrics have to have a christmas theme?
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Just a quickie:
My guess is a.......bell.
Nev
PS how about a mouse with a piece of christmas cake on the other one?
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hiya - i have my tree - half the plug sockets don't work - so i unplugged the fan and now have a sparkley tree - woohoo.
super bp x
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Morning all
Anyone fancy a trip to Lapland?
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/3940914.SNOW_JOKE/
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Morning Bloggers,
My "Advent" guess for today is a Christmas stocking.
First record I ever brought was Summer Nights and I sat down in Woolies and cried because my parents didn't think it was appropriate - but I got my own way.
First Christmas record not sure, but I do remember buying "All I want for Christmas is You" for a boy I liked - he got the hint, but it wasn't reciprocated unfortunately.
Lyndyloo - glad you are feeling a bit better, but keep taking the medicine!
It was sooooo good to have CLP back yesterday.
Alibaba
xx
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Lindyloo. Ah tanks hun, too kind.
I'll think on that one; what immediately springs to mind given your poorly-sick condition is 'I Have The Cream,.. Vitamin C,..To help me through...my malady..' or 'Thankyou For The Flu (Sick),..For giving it to me, la la la etc.,.. but I've to get going now; have to be in Manchester for 11 so I'll get the old Abba CDs on in the car and get back to you later.
Can you feel my bum, Fernando.. ah no that's just wrong...
Clodagh.xx
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Lyndyloo....here's a weak attempt...
Blogging Queen lyrics
You can post, you can scribe, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that screen, diggin' the Blogging Queen
Friday night the blog lights are low
Chris has finished, no place to go
Lyndy play’s the right music, Debbie’s in the swing
Susan’s come in to look for a king
Dissing Dave could be that guy
Matt is young and Bingo’s high
With a bit of rock music, Clodagh is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...
You are the Blogging Queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Blogging Queen, feel the beat from the laptop steam
You can post, you can scribe, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that screen, diggin' the Blogging Queen
Cheryl’s a teaser, she turns 'em on
Leave them burning and then she’s gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...
You are the Blogging Queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Blogging Queen, feel the beat from the laptop steam
You can post, you can scribe, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that screen, diggin' the Blogging Queen
KWx...with far too much time on his hands!!!!!
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CtD -All of our alt' lyrics are about the project in the Bahamas that we are working on and the people that are involved but I think we could move that on to Christmas lyrics and that would work!
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Gingembre!!!!!!!
Really!
xxxx
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i've got the giggles now ...
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Gingembre, classic! I needed that today hehe!
Ah it's good fun here today. Was just about to crack a joke about the teen's nan baking a cake with a nail file in it. Thought better of it.
Advent calender: Robin.
x x x
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PP,
#129
I read that article on BBC news. I'm not sure they'll get away with it . . .i mean after all Lapland is supposed to be covered in snow this time of year. How much snow does Dorset get in an average decade let alone year? I think people may have been duped but only because they've not thought about the location of said place.
Hey ho no doubt it'll all come out in the wash sometime soon ish
Steve :-D
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Oh dear. Got here this morning on ungritted roads (I've never driven in snow before!), parked the car, all fine. Doorbell rang, I answered it and it was a lady from another of the offices in our complex to tell me that my car had slid forward 10 feet and was in danger of crashing into the car in the opposite space!!!! Damn sloping car park...
Have moved it into one of the bottom spaces now, but someone else has parked in the space opposite mine, so I'm keeping an eye on them to make sure they don't slide into me!!
AF xx
ps gingembre, clodagh, excellent ditties (that's ditties, not t........)
pps Debbie, hope today goes ok, you're in my thoughts xx
ppps Lyndyloo, you can't be ill for New York! Hope you were just imagining it!!
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Gingembre- marvelous!!!
I'd love to share some of ours with you but I fear they would be BP'd (and to be honest most of them deserve to be!)
AF- I'm determined not to be ill by NYC and I fear that part of the way I feel is more to do with tomorrow than just a cold. Anyhoo... anyone for Lemsip? (other cold treatments are available)
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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OMG Flower - that's right scary - think i would have stayed home and taken a day's leave (or sickie?)
Lyndyloo - you need something rubbed on your chest hun!!
Chaps - form an orderly queue .....
Still giggling at Kw's lyrical wizardry!
Cheryl x x x x
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Well, at work now. Christmas carols playing, Christmas trees (3) flashing like mad things. Eating toasted subway roll. I love my job.
Gingembre: good one.
xx
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My rendition of Gimme Gimme Gimme!!!.... a'hem.....
Five O’clock
And I’m here by the radio and I’m waiting for Chris
Funny how I spend the weekdays just like this
Radio2
Is the best place to find me at the end of every day
Knowing all the finest music’s gonna play
But there are souls out there
And I know that they care
Gimme gimme gimme the blog in the daytime
Won't somebody help me while these hours away
Gimme gimme gimme the blog in the night-time
Help comes from the bloggers for a really great day!
Mary Kane
Was the first of the bloggers but they’ve come thick and fast
Now there’s hundreds of us blogging it’s a blast!
CLP
Was the reason that we came here with his missives and his quotes
Then we rattle on for hours with our notes
Yes there are souls out there
And I know that they care……
Gimme gimme gimme the blog in the daytime
Won't somebody help me while these hours away
Gimme gimme gimme the blog in the night-time
Help comes from the bloggers for a really great day!
Thanks to the bloggers
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Morning all -
Well we have been in the lyric drawer this morning - Well impressed you excellent bunch!
Well done with the job too KW - first hurdle down.
We had the skiddy roads too Flower this morn - was white over with frost, then it started raining/sleet - sheer glass! sun got his hat on now though so drying up nicely!
Good luck Debs for today.
Keep taking the medicine Lyndy
Thanks again Cheryl xx
Put those flippin cards away Annie!!!
Posting date is 18th December or 20th for first (or 23rd special delivery!!!)
Beesmum xxx
Advent calendar Christmas Goose (the feathered kind!!!)
or mouse with a scarf on.
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Ooohhh forgot the Advent Calendar: Mistloe!!
xx
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My turn ...... but only a chorus:
Thank you for the blogging
The posts i'm reading
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without them
I ask in all honesty
What would we be
Without the blog every day
What are we
So I say
Thank you for the blogging
And sharing it with meeeeeeeeeee
Diva x x x
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Clap Clap Clap - hands together sort - good one Diva
BM xxx
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Here's something for you all to ponder over
1 AIAMNCFAB Away in a manger no crib for a bed
2 AIWFCIMTFT
3 AM
4 CIFC
5 CTMAW
6 CROAOF
7 DCMS
8 DDMOH
9 FTSWAJHS
10 GKWLO
11 GRYMG
12 HTHAS
13 HWCAWATLSG
14 HYAMLC
15 IBHFC
16 ICUTMC
17 IDOAWC
18 ISMKSC
19 ITBM
20 IWICBCED
21 JBJBJATW
22 JTTW
23 LDLDOTDR
24 LISLISLIS
25 LJSS
26 LTC
27 MHABYL
28 OCAYF
29 OCTOCTHLATB
30 OHN
31 OIRDC
32 OLTOB
33 OTFDOCMTLGTM
34 RATCT
35 RTRNR
36 SATWS
37 SBRAYL
38 SCICTT
39 SHLOABOS
40 SHIIMCEHF
41 SNHNAICAIB
42 THATI
43 TTNBC
44 TVMHABB
45 WACIB
46 WSGSUTC
47 WSWTFBN
48 WTKOOA
49 WWITA
50 WWYAMCAAHNY
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Can't spell mistletoe!!
x
I've just cleared the room, singing along.
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No 24 is one of my faves!!!
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Hello all,
Lovin' the lyrics - fabulous. Might have a bash myself later on...
MfR / CtD: soooo know what you mean about Xmas Lights. My mum's street is like Las Vegas except for her dark house in the middle - bah...
Everyone's decorations are going up a bit early, aren't they? Haven't even bought a tree yet. Anyone know where I can get cheap, silver trees and purple accessories?
Or white trees at a push?
First tape for Xmas: Kylie Minogue's album featuring her on the sleeve with her hair poking out of her hat a la Mel & Kim.
Welcome to all new bloggers!
Advent calendar: a Star.
Jingle all the way,
Rosie x
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I quite like 15 - nearer the time of course but my fave is DHFC.
Beesmum xxx
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If anyone knows what 7 is please let me know. I've had this going for 2 years but still can't get it. Tried websites and everything but still nothing - help!!!!
Advent calendar - Reindeer.
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas......
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Good morning all,
Wish I'd popped in earlier as I now feel the urge to write a blog version of an Abba song, maybe a slushy one, Fernando or something, but alas I have no time so that masterpiece will have to go unwritten - thoroughly enjoyed yours though, Lyndyloo and CtD.
Anywayup, happy second day of advent and my guess today is:
A christmas tree, and
A mouse coming out of the hairdresser's with her Christmas "updo", complete with flashing antlers and wearing bright red lippy.
A x
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I don,t know any of the abbreviations, is it a women thing?.and I,m crap at anagrams and Lyrics so no use to you talented lot this morning.
Bit of Naval slang though (Here I am sitting by the Oggin eating an Oggie with a couple of empty Bottles)
Steve.
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OOO Steve - now I could just murder a pastie!!!!
BM xxx
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or should that by pasty - whatever - meat spuds onions and swede wrapped in pastry.
BM xxxx
DHFC - driving home for christmas
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Super blogger words are gonna blind me
But I won’t feel blue
Like I always do
cause somewhere on the blog there’s you
I was sick and tired of everything
When I posted last night from glasgow
All I do is type and sleep and sing
Wishing every show was the last show
(wishing every show was the last show)
So imagine I was glad to hear you’re coming
(glad to hear you’re coming)
Suddenly I feel all right
(and suddenly it’s gonna be)
And it’s gonna be so different
When I’m on the blog tonight
Tonight the
Super blogger words are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Smiling, having fun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the Super blogger words are gonna blind me
But I won’t feel blue
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Like I always do
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
‘cause somewhere on the blog there’s you
talking to twenty thousand of your friends
How can anyone ever be lonely
Part of a success that never ends
Still I’m thinking about you only
(still I’m thinking about you only)
There are moments when I think I’m going crazy
(think I’m going crazy)
But it’s gonna be alright
(you’ll soon be changing everything)
Everything will be so different
When I’m on the blog tonight
Tonight the
Super blogger words are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Smiling, having fun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the Super blogger words are gonna blind me
But I won’t feel blue
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Like I always do
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
‘cause somewhere on the blog there’s you
So I’ll be there when you arrive
The sight of you will prove to me I’m still alive
And when you take me in your arms
And hold me tight
I know it’s gonna mean so much tonight
Tonight the
Super blogger words are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Smiling, having fun
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the Super blogger words are gonna blind me
But I won’t feel blue
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
Like I always do
(sup-p-per blog-g-ger)
‘cause somewhere on the blog there’s you
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can I say well done everyone for the lyrics - would love to do it myself but I don't know any abba songs that well - what can I say?
might do another song though - watch this space
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lurker here, posting for the second time. I've spent the last couple of days reading the very long blog when Chris was away, and this one, and they really cheered me up! I know my problem will seem minor compared to some of the stuff others are going through, but I wondered how long it is before you stop getting cross with other people on behalf of your children! My daughter started Uni this year, and is having a brill time, but all the friends she made at school seem to have disappeared off the planet, not answering her texts or her FB postings. She doesn't seem too worried, but I'm really upset for her! Anyway, she's coming home this weekend to put up the family tree, so I'll just give her lots of hugs, and make her a roast dinner.
I thought parenting got easier as they got older, but maybe not.
Debbie: good luck with your teen, and your new job;
HLS: hope the limpet isn't stressing you too much, and you get some sleep soon;
and finally, to the lady who has been given notice on the sett (sorry, can't remember your name, and haven't got time to go back through the whole blog), but I really hope you get something sorted out very soon. I can't begin to imagine how stressful that must be.
Back to lurking for a while! Have a good Xmas everyone.
x
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My fave is obviously No 31
DD out
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My guess for the advent calendar is a elf.
M.xx
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michmel - if its an elf in an ard at, will it be an elf and safety elf?
hello Janet! keep blogging!
super_bagpuss - I challenge you to an alternative lyrical working of that great toon, Parklife by your heroes, Blur.
Happy Dayz!
Diva xxx
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PS: DD - when I was a majorette we used to twiddle to Super Trouper. Now every time I hear it I just wanna get my baton out and twirl twirl twirl .....
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Hi your Royal Beesyness #155,
I would rather be eating that Pastie by the sea with you, rather than the two Marines.
Steve x.
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dd & kw you are so clever!
Feeling a bit disolusioned today - the short story goes somethin like this....................
My ex husband (who never see's our two beautiful girls) emails to say he is giving up his well paid job to be a house husband to his youngest daughter and his new wife will support him so very sorry but no more money to help me bring up his other two children. Me asks him would you like to help care for youngest daughter so I can work a few more hours (he lives 10 mins away from me) - the answer comes back - no tough..........................
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# 164
2 marines sounds good to me!
;-)
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cathmel - hugs to you - my mother did something silimar to my dad - and it hurts!
Diva - challenge on - before I go home I will rework parklife
Super bp x
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cathmel - that's horrible. is there any way you can instigate legal action to ensure he helps out financially?
chin up! we're all here
xxxxx
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JanetMack: Welcome. And no, you never stop worrying about your children. And THEN, they have children, so you can worry about them too.
xx
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OK, my attempt. To the tune of Waterloo if you will.
[clears throat]
Blo-ggers,
2 years ago, the C-L-P blod started.
Oh yeah,
And I have met so many friends by posting every day.
There's a hot tub, a shed and a pub,
COme for a laugh or a bluuuuuuuub.
C-L-P! though you ever sacked, you won the war
C-L-P! we promise to love you forever more
C-L-P! we couldn't switch off if we wanted to
C-L-P! knowing our fate is Radio 2
Woah x4
C-L-P! knowing our fate is Radio 2.
;)
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Cathmel: What a swine he is. Second CtD's suggestion of legal action.
xxx
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Sorry, doesn't scan very well and apparently, I have lost my spelling ability but you get the jist...
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SFJ102. 137#
Yes, if it were not for the children who were let down, the story could have been quite amusing.
Santa taking smoke breaks round the back of the Grotto, getting punched by an irrate customer. The Elf getting a slap in the Gingerbread house. It's like a Little Britain sketch.
PP
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Cathmel: you def don't need to put up with that. Go and see CAB who will be able to advise you, and they're free. x
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PP - like your idea. Round my way, 'Santa' was once shot (but not killed) with a BB gun.
Always think it could be featured in an episode of Shameless.
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Cathmel- That stinks! Sometimes I wonder what planet some od these people are on as they certainly aren't on this one. I think the CAB idea is worthy of further investigation.
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Oh help, help, help! Am trying to prepare for a competency based interview tomorrow and inside my head is just white noise!! There are so many questions and I can't think of a single answer.
And I can't even enjoy the songs, because it's stressing me out so much.
AF xx
sorry, little bit stressed.
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Divas challenge - park life
Confidence is a preference for the habitual business of what is known as (blogging)
A morning strop can be avoided if you take a peak at what is known as (blogging)
Highland lass has got a pub – she likes you all to drop in – they all love a pint (blogging)
Whose that PC walking by – we all get good advice - let us know what’s going on (blogging)
All the bloggers
So many bloggers
And that all want to post and post
Post and post on Chris’ blog
Know what I mean?
We can all blog when we want – expect for Chris who we all want now (blogging)
You log on, catch up and see whats going on (blogging)
Sometimes someone needs a hug – a laugh or just to be made happy for the rest of the day (blogging)
Safe in the knowledge that there are always friends out there
All the bloggers
So many bloggers
And that all want to post and post
Post and post on Chris’ blog
sorry - haven't got the time to make it fit - thats a 5 minute attempt
super bp x
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AF. Something I remember from my days of competency based applications was always to remember STAR:
Situation; what was the context of what you did, e.g. staff being resistant to a change
Task: What you did, e.g. changed people's attitude;
Action: how you did it, e.g. ran workshops etc
Result: what was the end result, hopefully a positive one!
Hope that helps.
Janet
x
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But that's the problem, Janet, I can't think of any examples!!
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DD
#157
Top post fella :) nice one i even managed to get the tune in head right as well :-D
PP,
#173
I didn't read the bit about Santa having a fag break behind the grotto. The story you read sounds even worse than the one i did on BBC news. I bet there was also a sign up saying . . . "closed for lunch" *sigh* There appears to be a LOT of backlash against the company concerned (i'm sure i seem to remember that there's THREE facebook campaigns against it although i might have got two stories mixed up)
Steve :-D
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SbP,
#178
Cheers for that luv . . . .. now i got Damien & Phill singing in me 'ead *sigh*
That was good though . . well done :-D
Steve :-D
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AF: I'm sure there are plenty of examples! It's amazing what we all do everyday. x
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AF: Go and do something else, then come back to it later.
I can't sing, I can't dance and I can't make up funny songs! I'm a loser.
xxx
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PP,
I don't know if you've seen this link to the lapland story
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/7760237.stm
Steve
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AnnieG,
Mind if i sit next to you? we seem to be in the same boat i'm afraid :(
Steve :-D
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AnnieG and Steve,
Mind if I join you. Don't have a creative bone in my body!
Ali B
xx
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We'll be the wallflowers then, and just gossip about the rest, shall we.
Do you think that one got dressed in the dark?
She thinks she can sing???? hehehehe
xxx
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I'm wearing purple tights today. My co-workers think I got dressed in the dark as well ;)
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Oh I like a bit of a gossip me!
xx
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brightAnnie-G ... can you see through the blog to me? I look a right state today!!
And did someone mention a microphone... What do you want me to sing first?
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo (snoring after a walk round the woods)
-x-x-
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Re #147 OK I've only got 14 of them to do!
must ask though what is Wassailing? Presumably a US thing?
Quack
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Seasons Greetings Ter CLP Boy And Each Blogging..... Blogger,
Bingo Star ere........
Nice ter ave you back CLP!!!!!!!!!!
I am a VERY BIG FAN of your show and vocal abilities!!!!!!
Ello all, wooooooo what's 'appenin ere all. Ave only been away, aving abit of a break from things and working very 'ard for a week and it's all been 'appenin ere.
First the last blog broke the 2k mark.... and I didn't even blog much ter 'elp with it.... and know, sorry now all these lyrical rhythmics.... some great blogs all!!!!!!!
A wrote abit of a song meself on Sundee.. might bang it on the blog sometime when it's finished... it's called 'Tunnel Vision'!!!!!!
I'm off work terdee and outta rehab but know, now ave come down with man flu..... am ill.... am dying but a don't want sympathy!!!!!!!!
Thanks for everyones commentations from last week about me commentations. I 'ope Needinspiration is feeling alot better!!!!!!!
That's the main reason a writted me deep commentations!!!!!!
Can I just say terrrrrr everyone who's ad a birthdee recently..... 'APPY BIRTHDEE TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!!
Lookin back through the blog a notice a few.... soz a didn't wish you sentiments at the time but ave just been so busy and lost track of the MEGA LONG previous blog!!!!!!!
Terdee it's the Birthdee of 3 very 'ot women.... WHATTA COINCIDENCE!!!!!!!!
I'll bang full details on later... me mind, me lymbs. me 'ead aka me cold needs sorting out.... gonna ave a bath. accupunture, grape fruits, grapes, apples, bananas, lucozade, cups of Ukraine lemon tea ave still goot, paraceeeeetamol, Strepsols, Revels a 'ammer ter the 'ead, 'ead bang ter Wrightie's show and ave love and passion (won't get that bit sadly) but a don't want sympathy all.... am loooose n' easy!!!!!!!!
Well certainly will be after me acc!!!!!!
Poka snova or should it be poka snotta!!!!!!
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First Christmas pressie record was 'Sugar Sugar' by the Honey Monster...
Oh the shame!
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Dook that's far too keen I have only got about 10 - better pull my finger out!.
Wassailing is an ancient British tradition.
Nev
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Sitting snuggled up on the Hoe looking out to sea scoffing a couple of giant sellicks pasties......................Sorry busy dreaming there!!
Good to see you back Bingo even though you have got man flu - worse flu than anyone ever had A?!!
Cathmel what a miserable git your ex - although you may find wifey number 2 becomes responsible for his responsibilities - if you know what I mean - (happened to a "friend" of mine). Agree with all - get advice.
Beesmum xxx
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Oh Ok Nev! - but still tradition of doing what?
Haven't actually heard of some of these - again think they must be from the US
Quack
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Oh! Oh! the white stuff is falling again! (about an Inch last night - who knows how much now!!!)
Mr. Egg "borrowed" my truck today - it's better in the snow and left me with the auld 4 x 4 with a knackered heater and a whistling door - not to mention the radio with out the aerial!
Quack
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one year, can't remember which, I got "I hear you knocking" by Dave Edmunds, because I think my mum liked it; Apeman by the kinks, ditto re my mum. At some point I also got Pushbike song by the Mixtures? and also "gimme dat ding" by God knows who (not the name of the group)
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Sleep deprivation really has kicked in - I blogged on an old blog this morning. *sigh*
I said ....
Morning all! How are we today? We have snow here!! Woo-hoo!
Need messages though and not relishing the thought of going out with big wee lass and the Limpet!
Loving the alternative songs!!
Hope all goes well, Debbie! I'm sure it will.
Gingembre, when will you hear about new job?
Huggles everyone else!
My guess for the Advent calander - an angel.
Will blog more later.
Susan xox
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Did anyone hear Max Beesley on the radio/tv (not sure which) the other day saying his cure for a cold coming on was to take some fresh ginger, cut it up, pour on boiling water and then squish it up, pass it through a strainer and drink it? Well I'm trying it with some added fresh squeezed lime (for the vit c) and can say honestly that it's gawjus if nothing else... much like the man himself!
I can feel the cold being KAPOWED!
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
-x-x-
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Dook - Googled it - someything to do with going round to each others houses singing - and blessing the apple harvest!!!
Up to 25 or so but really drawing a blank now.
Nev
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HeHeHe .... Evil Diva.
I've just bitten the head off of a Lindt chocolate reindeer .....
Cheryl xxxx
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Hello JanetMacK! Good to have you join in! I'm just trying to sooth the Limpet with the songs the Bloggers and Blogettes have posted! Have to say, it's working cos she's stopped screaming!!
And no one's problems are minor honey! Over lunch I was raging with my coffee-mate about the head mistresses attitude in her wee lad and his classmates! And that's not even my child!!
Spoke too soon - Limpet screaming again!!
Debbie - so chuffed honey!!! Give teen a hug from us, just to embaress him!!
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NEW BLOG
BM
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Hi everyone:
Can I just say what a great blog this is today. Wonderful songs, great support - almost making me forget that I am terrified to go home tonight as the street I live on is Torvill & Dean city! I managed to get to work at 1pm today, yes, 1pm! Ice, ice and more ice. Really don't know how I will get home.
In the meantime: lovely to see Greyhound and Janet joining the blog.
Cathmel #165: how DOES he live with himself? This happened to my sister too, so I understand. Yes, by all means try to get the money out of him, but you know what? His day is coming ... believe me. Some day, just like my ex-brother in law, he will be needing his children and they will not be there. It's horrible, but karma exists for a reason. Please don't think I am vindictive, I'm really not, but I have seen this first hand. Your girls have you - aren't they so lucky?!
Annie #169: great anser to Janet, and how true. I didn't realise that when I had MsS, I was signing up for life! Also, how can you be a loser? You're the greatest grandmum ever!
Steve: I did hear your mention last night, and I thought ..... it must be our Steve!
AF: wish I could help. Good advice to think about something else for a while. Good luck for tomorrow!
CtD: no point in me ever guessing about the Advent calendar - I'll never get it. Oh well, gone on then - a holly wreath!
C xx
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Anyhoo, back to what you were saying, JanetMack ('tis you from FB isn't it?). It is the hardest thing to see our children go through things like that, and sometimes we do take it harder than our children do. I used to childmind a friends' child from when big wee lass was 6 months, but when I miscarried last year they decided to get someone else to look after her. I wasn't unduly worried as we are very close to the family, holiday with them and the such, but then they left our church too and that meant big wee lass didn't see her every week. Months passed before we saw them and in that time, b-w-lass became really withdrawn at creche - broke my heart!
Just you tell your lass to friend all of us on FB, and we'll annoy her with messages and texts!!
Keep on blogging honey!!
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Beesmum .... JTT ... get a room darlings!!!
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Cathmel, darling - I am still raging about your ex!!! Was telling Mr HLS about it, he was horrified at your ex's attitude! You know what I think, honey - not nice getting them involved, but he's at it and being unreasonable! Want me to get their number for you????
Lots of huggles for you!
And wanted to share this with you all -
http://www.emailsanta.com/book_home.html#homepage
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Re#147 10 to go!!!!!
Sorry babypink - still no sign of No. 7 yet!! and am presuming alternative lyrics for 29! (stuggled with that one as i only know it in German!!!)
QUack
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cathmel - #165 I am gobsmacked, what a plonker
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Dook - I think 29 may be a sad as something like oh christmas tree how lovely are thy branches...!
Still no 7 for me either
Nev
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ChrissieS,
Which Steve . . .you must mean JTT cos i didn't send owt in to get read . . unless he read one of my blog postings (but surely he's not THAT stupid . .. is he? )
Steve :-D
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Chris:
Have just managed to see the video of Terry Togmeister and Aled 'The Snowman.' Thank you for all your efforts to promote this. It is wonderful, a real tear jerker and a tremendous start to the Festive Season.
Keep up the good work!!!
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13 more to go.............I saw way back that others couldn't get no 7 - and neither can I!
Struggling now.......need to find some chocolate to give brain a boost [not brian, as I first typed it!]
df
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Down to just 4 now - may have to give up soon and look to see if there is a results list.
If anyone else is out there - did the answer to no 7 ever appear? That has me baffled!
I have guessed something for no 26 but am not sure if it's a real song.
df
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My first single was Rolf Harris 2 little boys. Had forgotten about the B side, now can't get it out of my head!!
Just listened to the recent version of 2LB with Rolf Harris and welch choir and it made me cry! How sad is that!!
SC
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We bought our Christmas Tree from Chris at The White Horse pub last year. Does anyone know whether he's selling them again this year and, if so, when? My kids want to go and gaze at him again (the youngest was put through the machine which strings the trees up last year nad LOVED it).
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