Hats off for the Hero of the Hudson River.

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• 1. At 12:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  just in case it gets missed at the end of the last blog
  
  Debs
  I second the commission comment, shall we e-mail Jonathon Warburton as he says on the advert????
  
  Tiggsxx
  Just realised - no ARF request yet
  
  ummmmmmmm - Souvenir by OMD please!
  
  

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• 2. At 1:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  CLP
  One of our girls was in work getting so uncomfortable (couldn't sit/stand/lay down/anything) 2 weeks before she was due to go off on maternity leave last January. One of the older guys (incidentally not a dad, not that that matters) said 'she's having that babe tonight' and lo and behold we all came to work next day to find that Ryan Jeremy (named after Giggs and Daddy) had indeed made his appearance that night, 22 days early!
  
  brace yourself matey!
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 3. At 1:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Oh CLP - poor Tash - maybe it'll happen this weekend? Sunday is an excellent day to be born on - I say, having been so!
  
  Agree re that pilot and so glad it ended well - think one person had broken legs but in the circs they'll probably still think they were lucky!
  
  This just confirms all my fears of flying though!
  
  df

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• 4. At 1:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, SylviaB88 wrote:

  What an amazing pilot to have saved all those passengers and avoided so many nearby buildings too! I bet the plane looked like a giant glider to onlookers!
  
  ARF please Chris::
  
  ~ LEGEND OF XANADU ~ by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
  
  ... in memory of the talented Dave Dee who sadly passed away last Friday and because it's a cheery record too!
  
  Thanks
  Sylvia B

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• 5. At 1:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  ARF
  
  Ever Fallen In Love With Someone - THe Buzzcocks
  
  Many, many thanks!
  
  And why is it that on the evening we decide to book a holiday, there's a plane crash ......
  
  We'll all be here Monday CLP, but will you ..... daddy?!?!?!
  
  Cheryl the Diva xxxxx

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• 6. At 1:22pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  Good point Cheryl!

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• 7. At 1:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, JenEwan wrote:

  Too true, too true - I'll gladly buy the geezer a half!
  
  fab weekend all, especially mommy-2-b
  
  jx

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• 8. At 1:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  now (closes eyes, deep inhalation of breath!)
  
  i will not be distracted by the blog!
  i will do my housework
  i will not be distracted by the blog
  i will do my housework
  
  how many times do you think i should repeat to be effective??!
  
  that plane - saw pics on news 24 earlier - incredible is the word! how must that pilot be feeling today? god i'm glad i don't do that sort of job!!
  
  and CLP if anything happens over the weekend - for Tash i would advise a birthing ball and as much gas and air as possible - and for you (from my husband) take snacks!!
  
  i did my ARF yesterday but just in case - oh what a night (by whoever CtD said it was!!)
  
  xx

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• 9. At 1:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  no, i was paying attention really, CtD - the Four Seasons, you said!
  

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• 10. At 1:30pm on 16 Jan 2009, Bill-Taylor wrote:

  Agreed Chris: Pilot true Professional
  
  AAF: Delilah Tom Jones

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• 11. At 1:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  not sure about them Fleet Foxes yet, anyone else have an opinion?
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 12. At 1:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Tiggs - like that current song but don't know any others by them!
  
  df

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• 13. At 1:39pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Right on Christophe,
  
  That pilot should be paraded all over US television, just like they do when there is negative news.
  
  What a hero, dodging skyscrapers to save 151 lives. The world needs more inspirational characters like this guy.
  
  Get your hot towels and hip flask ready in case Tash adds to the population.
  
  All Request Friday:
  
  Has to be....
  
  Joan Armatrading - Drop The Pilot
  
  Or
  
  Pilot - January
  
  Tobes

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• 14. At 1:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, MwK-Glasgow wrote:

  
  Agree Chris - amazing pilot!
  
  Lots of love to Tash, hope baby DJ comes into the world soon to relieve her discomfort!
  
  
  ARF - "Who loves you pretty baby" by the Four Seasons or the London Cast of the Jersery Boys for ChrissieS and MrS's 33rd wedding anniversary.
  
  Will also be happy with Cornishgirlie's "Oh what a night" both are featured in the Jersey Boys show and performed brilliantly by the the four guys who play the Four Seasons.
  
  Cornishgirlie you should try to see the show - it's fantastic!
  
  Mary xx

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• 15. At 1:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

  Lots of Love to you CLP and Tash, just in case anything should happen this weekend. Don't forget to let us bloggers know first!!
  
  I just said to my colleague about the pilot, if he'd been British he would be getting a Knighthood come June! Well done to him, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man.
  
  AliB
  xx

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• 16. At 1:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  Mary -
  might have to book a weekend away "up country" just to see it! i love that song - guaranteed to get me up and dancing anytime!
  
  x
  
  

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• 17. At 1:44pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Awww ... I've got some news I so wanna tell you all, but I can't.
  
  I may just BURST before FNWC !!
  
  ;-)
  
  Diva xxxxx

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• 18. At 1:44pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  Derbyfi
  Not sure about Mykonos and they are new, think I have issues as it is on the a play list so is in every show

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• 19. At 1:46pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  CHERYL - you can't say something like that and leave us in suspenders!!!
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 20. At 1:49pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  ARF - I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver!!!!
  
  Quack

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• 21. At 1:49pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  O.k Chris,
  
  You lit the fuse I'm gonna chuck it!
  Women don't understand what we go through do they...When we had our first the current Mrs M was in labour for 17hours.
  They couldn't do enough for her, drugs, pillows, more drugs and all that ended up with her having to have a c-section.
  I was knackered!
  
  Right retreating rapidly!!!!
  
  It's just a joke....
  
  Tiggs, please give the Fleet foxes a chance, try having it on in the background until it hooks you in....They are wonderful.
  
  Pardon Dear, what am I doing? Just checking my emails...No don't read tha..........................................

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• 22. At 1:50pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  ripples
  point about Fleet Foxes firmly taken, will give 'em a chance!

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• 23. At 1:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  ARF....Timbuk3 - The futures so bright.
  
  Oh, for those simple teenage years again!
  
  Ta Ripples!

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• 24. At 1:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  I agree, an amazing story. That's what you call a days work isn't it.
  
  Good luck to Tash, I remember how uncomfortable it was just to sit down in the last stage. And as for trying to get to sleep.....nightmare.
  
  Cheryl, that's cruel! I need cheering up, go on tell.
  
  Debbie x

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• 25. At 1:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Afternoon Ripples
  
  Thanks for making me choke on my hot-x-bun!
  
  Fudge indeed!
  
  And "the current Mrs M" - does she know her status in your life hun?!?!
  
  ;-)
  
  CtD xxxx

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• 26. At 1:53pm on 16 Jan 2009, Robfraeskye wrote:

  In the lightof the perfect landing on the Hudson River I'm not sure if my suggestion of Whole Lotta Shakin' by Jerry Lee Lewis is apt.
  But then the pilot needs his hand shakin' a whole lot. No?
  Robfrae windy wet Skye x

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• 27. At 1:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Hi Chris,
  
  Amazing what that pilot did - just a miracle really. I do love flying, but I find the older I'm getting, the more nervous I'm becoming! It is still the safest form of travel, but that must have been hard to believe when your plane is diving into the Hudson River!
  
  And, Chris, I love you, I really do, but "she is so ready to drop" - what are you, 14?!
  
  So looking forward to Baby DJ's arrival and I hope Tash gets an easy time of it!
  
  C xx
  

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• 28. At 1:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Eeeew.
  
  All this childbirth talk - I'm so glad it's a path I chose not to follow. I am extremely squeamish (not good, when as a First Aider a colleague lopped the top of his finger off!), also have a very low pain thresh-hold. Oh - and I like having fun!
  
  Don't get me wrong. I am THE BEST AUNTIE IN THE WORLD!
  
  Spoil 'em rotten, get 'em all cited and hand 'em back!!
  
  And can someone please explain the hot towels ....
  
  Thanks.
  
  CtD xx
  
  

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• 29. At 1:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Hi Chez,
  
  Wonder what happened to Ol' Trev?
  
  I think that Mrs M holds all of the cards in that department.
  
  I meant to say, That Pilot should never have to work another day in his life...Unless he wants to of course!
  
  P.s I think know what CTD's on about....Any offers?

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• 30. At 2:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, AhleizwhelsGem wrote:

  I agree, Mr Evans, that man is a hero. Anyone who doesn't recognise his heroic status should have their heads checked or something.
  
  You must be so excited for the baby! :-D

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• 31. At 2:02pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  "she is so ready to drop"?
  
  Yeah, I got into big trouble for telling the girlfriend's brother the same thing down the phone on the way to the hospital....
  
  "Ready to drop.......I'll drop you on your head if you don't pack that in".
  
  Bless her.
  
  It's a slang saying. Bit like 'Bun in the oven'.
  
  Mind you, my brother in law swears childbirth is a doddle compared to hitting a perfect round of golf.
  
  I told him to duck after he said that in front of my missus......he didn't and was promptly hit on the noggin' with several sharp kitchen utensils.
  
  He never learns :)
  
  Tobes

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• 32. At 2:02pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Well, after post #28 it isn't THAT! LOL
  
  df

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• 33. At 2:03pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  You didn't think so did you derbyfi? Someone better head to Colchester and pick Cheryl up off the floor.
  
  x x x

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• 34. At 2:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  No, not really Debbie - just joking - but her original statement is the sort of thing people often say at those times! And she's already married, so it isn't that either!!
  
  df

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• 35. At 2:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  wel being a newby here i did wonder ... ! LOL!!

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• 36. At 2:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  SW's just applauded the pilot too.
  
  df

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• 37. At 2:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

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• 38. At 2:11pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Hehe I know derbyfi!
  
  Better get ourselves to FNWC tonight then hadn't we?
  
  x x x

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• 39. At 2:11pm on 16 Jan 2009, nomadrush wrote:

  Yes the "Hudson River Pilot" is a hero in every sense of the word - we take off our hats to him.
  
  A new boss is always an uncertain time as you never know what changes they may make - but one thing is for sure - they would be nuts to get rid of Chris! lol
  
  So any names for the new due arrival yet?
  
  Ross
  Glastonbury Radio
  
  

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• 40. At 2:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  CTD, the hot towels were used by past generations for home birth. The girls in the street all gathered round with hot towels and water and delivered the baby......
  
  .........and the blokes went to the pub to recover :)
  
  I'm also a newbie, so hello to all!!
  
  Tobes

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• 41. At 2:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

  Afternoon all,
  
  Have just been watching the news story about the pilot's landing on the Hudson, and all I can say is what a guy! To keep his cool and put all his know how and experience into practice just when it was needed most, wow. I've never been a nervous flyer, in fact I love travelling by plane so I don't think it will put me off but I can appreciate how much of a phobia it can be for some people.
  
  Hope there is some news soon re DJ junior and that Tash and baby have a smooth delivery.
  
  A very boring Friday off today, doing chores around the flat, going to the bank, food shopping and picking up my funky new glasses! They're pink! (but not in a Dame Edna style, me being a classy bird an' all)
  
  Rx

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• 42. At 2:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  But I can't Debbie - or not until quite late, so may have to do a pre-bed catch up!
  
  df

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• 43. At 2:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Hello Tobesterr, and thanks for the heads-up. Altho probably not a wise choice of words, given the subject matter of child birth!
  
  

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• 44. At 2:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  mind you my friend reckons the best thing is unread newspaper as it is sterile till it is opened! ok if you are near a newsagent i guess (or happen to be one!)
  
  mantra not really working for me is it?!
  

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• 45. At 2:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

  BTW hello to all newbies!

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• 46. At 2:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  may have to make an effort to join FNH2OC tonight too!

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• 47. At 2:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I was only kidding CTD. Most of us blokes love being a part of it all, from start to finish. I was there for all three of my kids being born. One hell of an experience. You girls deserve a medal.
  
  Tobes

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• 48. At 2:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  #46 - ok, ok, give up on that one!! Friday Night ... ???

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• 49. At 2:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  wine club CG

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• 50. At 2:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Hello newbies!
  
  Derbyfi, pop in late I expect there will be others to keep you company.
  
  x x x

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• 51. At 2:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Hee hee hee, you lot are on form today. Ripples and Tobes you've made me chuckle!!
  
  Ready to drop.... I don't know :)
  
  What did I hear the other day.... oh yes, the Hamster saying the doctor said something along the lines of passing a kidney stone being as painful if not more than childbirth..... hmmm!
  
  Chrissie - I know it's been tricky for me and Mr Jumpy at times too, and we've only been married 8 years so far :) Has its rewards though eh :) Nobody as yet looking after the jumpybean, I took him with me yesterday and it was quite distracting - for everyone! Got some stuff done though, but am looking for a childminder for that one afternoon a week.
  
  Am amazed by that pilot, what a hero.
  
  And just in case you missed my ARF request Chris lovey, it's Johnny Cash "A Boy Named Sue" for all the imminent parents out there!
  
  Jumpybean is a sleepybean now, hopefully in a few minutes I can put him down and do a mad tidy-up ready for my friend to come round for coffee.
  
  xx
  
  me
  and the jumpybean

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• 52. At 2:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Tobes you are going to get on in here just fine my friend ;-)

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• 53. At 2:18pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  doh! sometimes i can be so dim!! thanks Tiggy!

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• 54. At 2:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Thanks Debbie-C, I'm a nice guy, no, really :)
  
  Tobes

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• 55. At 2:22pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  CG, took me ages to figure it out, watch out though, this lot use loads of acronyms!

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• 56. At 2:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  Tiggs
  
  MYOB
  IMHO
  
  no idea what you mean
  
  LOL
  
  Super bp x

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• 57. At 2:24pm on 16 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  i never realised it would be such a brain work out, all of this - blog names, fb names, acronyms - who needs sudoku?!!

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• 58. At 2:24pm on 16 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Tobesterr: I know, it's the sort of thing guys say, but women never would. Well, not any woman with MY level of sophistication! (joke!)
  
  Re: childbirth - I'm so glad I didn't have to give birth naturally, I must admit I was shaking in my shoes at the thought of it! However, a Caeserean is no joke either - I was the noisiest patient ever once the epidural wore off! Well, being halved in two kinda hurts!!
  
  Tash, if you are reading this ..... sorry!
  
  C xx
  
  
  

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• 59. At 2:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Good fun isn't it! Especially when you go away for a couple of days and come back to find 30 new aliases to match up with real names and a TWINKY on top of that (which, btw, I LOVE the name!) hehe
  xx

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• 60. At 2:27pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  If us guys and gals were all the same, and said the same things, it wouldn't leave any room for you girls to tell us off now would it.
  
  And, let's face it, us blokes need a good telling off occasionally :)
  
  Tobes

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• 61. At 2:28pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  Tobes
  Careful, opening many cans of worms with THAT comment!!!
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 62. At 2:29pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Tiggs, us fellas always moan about being nagged and told off, but, let me let you into a little secret.....
  
  We LOVE it really!! :)
  
  Tobes

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• 63. At 2:30pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  I know, my hubby loves it (most of the time at least)

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• 64. At 2:32pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  being nagged that is (CHERYL)!!!

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• 65. At 2:35pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Re: 62
  
  Dear Tobes,
  
  Nice to meet you and all that, but I'm going off you already.
  
  Although, all of these beautiful, intelligent and incredibly funny ladies seem to be taking to you...It'll never work.
  
  Ripples

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• 66. At 2:37pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  It has just taken me a cup of tea and two ciggies to catch up with you lot!!!
  
  Roll on FNWC is all I can say - been working flat out and the pile of rubbish - sorry work - doesn't seem to have shifted!
  
  Diva - ?? c'mon - spill - you can tell me !!!
  
  Said on previous blog - brilliant work Mr Pilot but afraid me and planes don't go together too well.
  
  Christoph - you ready? cos sounds like Tash is!!!
  
  Beesmum xxxx
  
  Hi newbies
  
  

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• 67. At 2:37pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Not quite following you Ripples?
  
  Tobes

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• 68. At 2:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Ripples the charmer !!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 69. At 2:40pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Ripples
  
  I am sooooooooooooooo warming to you hun ..... beautiful, intelligent, incredibly funny .....
  
  keep 'em coming. i'm having a bad day and you is making it oh so much betterer!
  
  mwaaaaaah!
  
  
  
  
  Beezer - would if I could ...
  
  Cheryl x x x

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• 70. At 2:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Diva - well flippin e mail me then!!!!! I'm fed up with all this work
  wanna play now!!!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 71. At 2:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, Dan-the-Man-Belfast wrote:

  Hi Chris
  
  Hope you all have a great weekend,
  
  All the best
  
  Dan

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• 72. At 2:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  How rude of me - haven't said hello and welcome to Ripples (that abbreviation seems to be sticking) and Tobes -I love that name for reasons that go way, way back in time!!
  
  df

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• 73. At 2:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Re: 62
  
  I'm referring to your tactic of siding with the opposition and letting them know that we secretly enjoy being nagged.
  
  You obviously don't have to face the Barrage of it that I do!!!
  
  However! Re: 68
  It does seem to work, so if you can't beat em.....I don't mea physically of course.
  
  Ripples

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• 74. At 2:47pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Chezza,
  
  Calm down dear, It's only a blog!
  
  You carry on like that my mouse might melt.
  
  Ripples (I do like that)! x

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• 75. At 2:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  I'm having trouble posting again....

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• 76. At 2:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Re: 73
  
  Aaaaaaaaagh, I see.
  
  No tactics friend, I can assure you. It's true though. It's all part of the game of love.
  
  A good sense of humour works a treat.
  
  We (the missus and I) once had the old 'put the toilet seat down' debate, and I won. She now puts the toilet seat up for me!! True :)
  
  Tobes

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• 77. At 2:49pm on 16 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  "Well done old chap!" to that brilliant pilot! Must have been a bit of a shocker for the people watching from the buildings over looking the Hudson though eh? xxx

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• 78. At 2:50pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  I can see someone beginning with T about to go either in to the cupboard or the shed!!!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 79. At 2:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  b'smum - once we put a man in the shed we never seem to see them again
  
  is it a balck hole?

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• 80. At 2:52pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  What!!!!!!!
  You are a God, I know a 'Man' who sits down for a Wee!
  
  I am speechless, well sort of.
  
  Good work Fella
  
  

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• 81. At 2:52pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  LOL bagpuss - too true - never to be seen again!!!! roll call of missing men so far
  
  easyjob
  steve
  jovial (cept for yesterday)
  
  Any more we've drowned in the jacuzzi?
  
  
  Bees xxx

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• 82. At 2:53pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Tobes - would any relationship survive beyond 6 months (6 weeks even?) without a GSOH? Mine certainly wouldn't have!
  
  But that does remind me of a few years ago when a newly single friend decided to try a dating site. When she showed me some 'candidates' profiles I couldn't understand all the acronyms and I innocently asked her if GSOH meant Good Salary, Own House - she fell off her chair and didn't let me live it down for ages! Didn't work for her either - she's still single!!
  
  df

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• 83. At 2:54pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Sit down for a wee?
  
  Not in this life Ripples, even I have my limits. We have an understanding over such things, but I stand, oh yes I do!!
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 84. At 2:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Yes Beezer - where did Steve go? And EJR? Jovial is just 'resting' I think after such an exciting time with you!
  
  df

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• 85. At 2:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I don't have a cupboard free, and the shed is full. I am off to get my kids from school with SW on the radio phone.
  
  Be good people, well, try :)
  
  Tobes

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• 86. At 2:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Derbyfi !!!!- how the heck did you know that!!!!
  
  Bees xxxx

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• 87. At 3:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Tobes,
  
  Can I just make it Absolutely clear that, that Man is not me.....
  
  No it isn't Cheryl!
  
  Ladies! What man wouldn't want sending to a Shed, can we take Beer with us?
  
  

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• 88. At 3:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  previous occupants have done the shed out Ripples, has a huge plasma tv and constantly stocked beer fridge
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 89. At 3:02pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Morning/afternoon everyone from bl**dy freezingland....LOL
  
  
  

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• 90. At 3:03pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  oooh, oldies starting with famous Swindonians!

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• 91. At 3:03pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  hi James!

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• 92. At 3:04pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Hi James
  
  You've got a lot to catch up on today matey! Glad you've not frozen to the spot yet.
  
  And Beezer - I have my spies! LOL
  
  df

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• 93. At 3:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi tiggs, how are things?
  
  
  

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• 94. At 3:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi derbyfi, not frozen to the spot. Don't sit still long enough. Read most... more critptic clues from dook on FB I see. Lot's of new folk..... welcome, welcome, welcome.....
  
  
  

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• 95. At 3:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  ok, and the oldies are cheering me up today!
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 96. At 3:08pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  a cheer for the oldies....... sharp dress man...... ZZ Top..... now those were great music videos....LOL

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• 97. At 3:10pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  exactly, and I'm a girl!

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• 98. At 3:10pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  RE:88
  
  Cue, sound of chain being secured with padlock from inside and.....Gulp, key being swallowed.
  
  Cheers Tiggs

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• 99. At 3:11pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  James - howdy! I have left some clues as to my "real" identity earlier in this blog (or was it the last one? I forget!!) just click on the blue dookeggs at the top of this post and it should give you all my recent posts.
  
  I Take it NY is all hype at the mo!
  
  Quack

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• 100. At 3:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi dook, got the clues haven't been on FB yet but to later today.... Yesterday's plane crash has been on the news since last night, interviews, expert opinions..... nice change from the doom and gloom economy news.....
  
  
  

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• 101. At 3:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  ooooooh talking of chains and stuff .....
  
  i saw my perfick house for sale on our local news this morn ... and it's only about 12 miles from where i live now.
  
  An old victorian police house, which still has its own cell.
  
  just think ... i could have my Mistress Diva Dungeon!! how FAB would THAT be!?!?!?
  
  Trouble is, it was 300K.
  
  nice thought tho .....
  
  craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
  
  x x x

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• 102. At 3:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  For goodness sake James, when you find out - tell me on fb !! I've given up looking for dook!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 103. At 3:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Ripples - re 98, hope you don't need that key back ever - you can hunt for it if so! LOL
  
  df

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• 104. At 3:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  oooh, Eagles, asked for the latest album for my 40th in 07 and got, who???
  Yoof of today huh?
  
  Tiggs xx

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• 105. At 3:17pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  Diva
  Sounds perfect, pity about the price tag huh?
  *gggg*
  Tiggs xxxx

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• 106. At 3:18pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Ooh - Brucie now.............agree that they're good oldies today.
  
  df

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• 107. At 3:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  chosen by a 24 yr old..........sigh!

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• 108. At 3:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  LOL Tiggs.
  
  Typical man!
  
  Didn't think about that just went and bloomin did it.
  
  Now, if you were a real friend....
  
  Ripples xx

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• 109. At 3:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi BeesMum, will do.
  
  I think a very young courtney cox was in this music video with bruce, wasn't she?

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• 110. At 3:25pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  I think their parents shoud be congratulated with bringing their offspring up in such a good musically aware way!!!
  
  Mine were Queen, Everly Bros., Classical, Country, odd bits of 50/60's
  
  Brother was quite into music and made me educational "titch tapes" - compliations of the music I should have been listening to instead of Kylie, Jason, NKOTB, and Wet Wet Wet. U2 featured heavily, but included Tom Petty, They might be Giants, and I just can't recall the others - it's that trying to remember songs whilst another one is playing problem!
  
  Quack
  

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• 111. At 3:29pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tsk Tsk Tsk
  
  I've just been called a "cyber-hussy" on FB!
  
  What's THAT about???

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• 112. At 3:30pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Dook - lucky you! My Dad only played classical stuff and hated all my music! I have no idea how I developed my broad and varied musical tastes.
  
  Mum liked the old style R2 in the day (The JY prog etc!) but it went off when he came home from work - and it's far too noisy for her now!
  
  df

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• 113. At 3:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Ripples - not sure if #108 was really for Tiggs or for me - but she is most welcome to that one!! LOL
  
  df
  
  p.s. have you all gathered that I'm not working v hard this pm?

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• 114. At 3:35pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  she was in it James, all fresh faced and teenaged, skinny jeans, stripy shirt, pulled up onto stage by the boss himself

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• 115. At 3:36pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Bs-mum - if you want to give my cryptics a try check out #227 and #234 on the last blog
  
  Quack

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• 116. At 3:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  think 108 'LOL tiggs' was referring to my yoof of today comment, may be wrong, the typical man bit was defo for you DF!!

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• 117. At 3:39pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  cyber-hussy?
  You're just a very friendly person Cheryl!

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• 118. At 3:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  thank you Tiggs!
  xx

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• 119. At 3:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  and, to clarify DF, I know you're not a man, I think it was about swallowing the key without thinking through the consequences (i may be wrong)

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• 120. At 3:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Well Tiggs, whatever..........I'm not searching through that!
  
  Is quite typical, in my experience though for a man to make dramatic gesture first, think later........ still love'em though!!
  
  df

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• 121. At 3:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  RE: Tiggs and DF,
  
  Sorry, must try harder!
  
  Riddles.

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• 122. At 3:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, NewTiggy67 wrote:

  Riddles??

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• 123. At 3:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Think he's been at the beer in that shed already! LOL
  
  df

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• 124. At 3:54pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Re 120:
  
  Derbifi, gestures and not thinking?
  
  That's redblooded men for you.
  
  Some of us can gesture and think. How would you cope? :)
  
  Tobes

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• 125. At 3:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Ripples, get out of my beer man!! :)
  
  Tobes

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• 126. At 3:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Is Ripples drinking Ruddles?
  
  

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• 127. At 3:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I once had 8 pints of Ruddles at Kempton Park. I swear I saw aliens that afternoon. Blows your socks off does the old Ruddles.
  
  Tobes

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• 128. At 4:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Oh Tobes...........I'm sure I'd manage somehow!! xx
  
  df

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• 129. At 4:04pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Man, getting back to Chris' original post......
  
  Just watched some extra footage on Fox News. My god, that bloke is one amazingly calm chap.
  
  How he held his nerve at that speed, at that level of descent, and then walked the plane twice afterwards, well......
  
  I've got another All Request Friday suggestion:
  
  Tom Petty - Learning To Fly
  
  Tobes

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• 130. At 4:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Manage, Derbifi?
  
  I bet you would ;p
  
  Tobes

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• 131. At 4:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Oh is that Richard Marx on SW?
  
  just adored "Hazard"
  
  Quack

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• 132. At 4:08pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Chezza.
  
  I'm not a bitter man...I'm a Fizzy Lager drinker at the weekend, good ones though. None of your Fosters/ Carling and Guinness a the Rugby...Fortification, don't you know.
  
  Sorry to mention the Rugby Chez..We were getting on so well
  
  Riddles

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• 133. At 4:10pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  You know what Tobes - I think I'm going to like you! LOL
  
  Can't wait for finishing time today - it's been a long week but have far too little to keep me busy today and make the time fly!
  
  Sooo glad to have the blog!!
  
  df

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• 134. At 4:11pm on 16 Jan 2009, hazel_love wrote:

  
  
  
  ...do we have to put our ARFs on here again? Just as I'd sat mine down...
  
  Move it on over by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
  
  ...and I'll even miss it coz I'll be on a bus...
  
  ...and I've not got time to catch up either...
  
  ...but have just heard about the hero crash pilot...who would ever want to go through that! Well done to him and the rest of the crew!
  
  Good luck Tash...it'll be on Sunday afternoon at about 16.16...that's my fiver and I'm sticking to it...
  
  happy FNWC and TWINKS
  love
  hazel
  x
  
  Happy 33rd ChrissieS and MrS...is apparently the 'Amethyst' Anniversary...x

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• 135. At 4:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Ah Rugby - now you're talking my game! Can't beat the Murrayfield atmosphere for a game against the Auld Enemy!!!!! Would have loved to see a game against Ireland at the old Landsdown Road stadium but alas.............
  
  Quack

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• 136. At 4:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Ripples
  
  I like a fella with odd shaped balls!
  
  Chezza xx

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• 137. At 4:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Dook, after much consideration I think I might have figured out who you are. The Alley and the scouse dyslexic Lord helped...
  
  Anyway I'll go and embarrass myself now and send the person I htink you might be a message!

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• 138. At 4:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  and for the record, I can't be done with that smooth flow muck. Give me a good pint of honest real ale .... love a good beer festival!

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• 139. At 4:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Think I might stick around here too, Derbifi.
  
  Been a long time Evans fan. When everyone was knocking him, I could see he was going to come out of it, and what a job the lad's done with Drivetime. Talented man.
  
  Met him in Portugal in a bar, he was there playing golf. And then again at the Oasis gig at Earl's Court, in 1996, I think.
  
  He was only too happy to chat. Only trouble was, as the band kicked off the first number, they shut the bar. His face was a picture.
  
  This week has dragged.
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 140. At 4:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  said the actress to the bishop......

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• 141. At 4:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  CTD, if you like beer festivals, get out to the Munich beer festival, The Octoberfest.
  
  It's b****y marvellous!!
  
  Tobes

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• 142. At 4:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Of course my #140 was in reference to CtD's #136.....

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• 143. At 4:17pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Tobes - I've not had that pleasure but others on here who have report the same thing - which is very good to hear. [And by the way he does read the blog!]
  
  In fact, have only met one R2 DJ and he's not on at present.
  
  df

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• 144. At 4:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Before I had the kids, Derbifi, I used to occasionally go to the football at Millwall. Been lucky to meet Danny Baker a few times by the old ground, in a pub called 'The Royal Archer'.
  
  No wonder him and Chris get on.
  
  Tobes

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• 145. At 4:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Hazel - amethyst - how long have I got to wait for aquamarine (surrounded by diamonds of course) ??
  
  Beezer xx
  
  

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• 146. At 4:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  Is it all lager in Germany? Couldn't be doing with that .....
  
  Chezza

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• 147. At 4:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Hi Dook,
  
  I'd rather not discuss the last time we played at Murrayfield.
  
  Looking forward to tomorrow though...I manage the Aylesbury U7's ad we are playing in a big Tag festival at Richmond college next to Twickers tomorrow.
  
  The Finals of which are being played on the Twickenham pitch at half time in the Wasps v Leinster match.
  My Son plays in the team (Aylesbury not Wasps) and is very excited!
  Shame it's a Wasps match really being a London Irish Fan.
  
  Still they've done a terrifc job of organising it, so I guess I might cheer a little if they win, Got to teach Max about being a good sport....Can't abide Booing.
  
  Roll on The Six Nations!

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• 148. At 4:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  He's not quite so much to my taste Tobes, but each to their own etc.
  
  As I've said on here before I'm very good at walking past people and only realising ages afterwards who it was!
  
  df

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• 149. At 4:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  German beer is chemical free..... apparently...
  
  Oh I ought to go out but baby it's cold outside...

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• 150. At 4:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  CTD, no, not all lager at all. Every brew under the sun at that gig!!
  
  I had a hangover for a week when I got back, but it was worth every Deutschmark.
  
  Tobes

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• 151. At 4:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Ripples - see you next time you visit WRFC then?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 152. At 4:22pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Near us there is a hotel RIGHT at the top of one of the glens that has a beer festival in summer - wouldn't envy the designated driver who has to drive down the twisty windy glen road with a car full of drunks though! (they actually have camping facilities which come into full use then!)
  
  Quack

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• 153. At 4:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Looking forward to the six nations. Not sure about who's been selected but won't go into it.... I get briefed seemingly on a daily basis by Mr Jumpy, it does get a bit wearing. Now I do enjoy rugby but honestly, I prefer watching it (well, the legs) rather than debating who should or shouldn't be on the team!

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• 154. At 4:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  B-sMum
  
  Indeed, We'll have to convert (geddit!) old Chezwallah eh!
  
  Ripples!

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• 155. At 4:25pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  AHh I remember fondly that last match.........WE GUMPED YOU!!!!!! Oh and Mr. Egg proposed....WE GUMPED YOU!!!!!
  
  Quack
  
  ps no message yet Beanie!

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• 156. At 4:27pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  One of my fave weekends of the year is our local beer festival in September. It's a full-on CAMRA gig, held at a fairly local (2 stops away) railway museum.
  
  You get the train there, get trousered, then get the train home again! And of course, kebabs on the way home are obligatory!
  
  FANTASTIC!
  
  Bloggers meet in September anyone ....??
  
  
  
  
  Rugger people: whatever happened to Nick Jeavons? he was GAWJUS!

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• 157. At 4:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  V funny Ripples !
  
  Bees xx

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• 158. At 4:32pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Dook! I thought more of you...Shouting at me? Honestly dragging it down to this level on a peaceful Friday afternoon.
  
  What. Bad loser. Me?
  
  I'll have a wager on an England win next time.
  
  Proposed to at Rugby, possibly the only other option the current Mrs M would have acceptable!
  
  Ripples

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• 159. At 4:33pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Current Mrs M?
  
  Is there to be another? :)
  
  Tobes

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• 160. At 4:35pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  To All,
  
  Must go, have left it far to late to start booking Ferries and Hotels for the boys starting a job in Dublin next week.
  
  All your fault.
  
  Have a Magic weekend, don't drink too much...Oh alright, Do!
  
  Ripples xxx
  
  

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• 161. At 4:35pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  I'd not disagree with you Ripples over next time - we ain't doing something right - but young team so they just have to build on experience. Best time for us was with Hastings and Townsend when was that 1990?
  
  Quack

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• 162. At 4:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Gavin Hastings............mmmm.
  
  df

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• 163. At 4:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

  Alright,
  
  Just a quick one Tobes!
  
  I like to think that trotting out that title every time I refer to her keeps her on her toes.
  
  The reality, however, is that she just rolls her eyes and sighs.
  
  She's too good for me and she knows it!
  
  Tata Ripples

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• 164. At 4:39pm on 16 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Hi Hazel: Ooooh, I would quite like an amethyst ring or whatever! The chances of any jewellery being presented to me tomorrow are zero!
  
  B-smum: all my adult life I have wanted an aquamarine and diamond ring! They are soooo expensive, but I would love one (oval, with diamonds all round) some day!
  
  C xx

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• 165. At 4:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, girlracer53 wrote:

  Ok Dook, we are ready for another clue. Kirsty/Ali/Cat just won't work!
  
  Ta ta Lin x

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• 166. At 4:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Doesn't Aquamarine come from Afghanistan? I'm sure that programme last night Victorian Farm said something about that in regards to the blue stuff in washing powder. If that's right i would imagine it would be expensive as it might prove a little difficult getting it out of the country at the mo!
  
  Quack
  
  ps still no message on facecloth bean!

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• 167. At 4:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Bring back Johnny Wilkinson.....

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• 168. At 4:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Girlracer - close but no cigar - check on FB CLP Group!!!!!
  
  Quack
  
  oh this is fun! but sadly it must end ;-(

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• 169. At 4:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Ripples (if still here) re #163 - we always do, we just don't always say that we do!
  
  Nearly 5.00 and end of work time - yippee!
  
  df

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• 170. At 4:53pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Ah never mind! I will have another think :) evidently have embarrassed myself with somebody else on FB!!

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• 171. At 4:54pm on 16 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  derbyfi: Gavin Hastings came into our office one day, years ago, to take one of the female surveyors to lunch. He came in the front door, I was on the phone and I knew I knew him, so I gave up a "thumbs up" just to say hi.
  
  Then, I realised I did not know him at all, and he was Gavin Hastings! He was very nice - terrific thighs!
  
  C xx

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• 172. At 4:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Hmmmmm rugby thighs.............Mr. Egg has rugby thighs but doesn't play - he gets his from rolling 5ft round bales of straw out in a pen of bulls who want it to go in the other direction!!!!!
  
  Now there is a good training excerise for the young scots!!!!! Go back to your farming roots!!
  
  Quack
  

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• 173. At 4:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Dook - another clue please!!

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• 174. At 4:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Mr Jumpy has rugby thighs and DOES play :) I am a lucky jumpingbean's mum!

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• 175. At 5:04pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Jumpy, I'm jealous now! Mr df is well past his rugby playing days so we just watch it now.
  
  But Chrissie sums up my thoughts very well! For England I liked to watch Jeremy Guscott in his playing days. That James Hook chap of Wales is quite nice too - altho' far too young for me of course!
  
  Sorry to lower the tone again..........
  
  df

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• 176. At 5:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, meandjumpingbean wrote:

  Lowering the tone? I got plenty of my female friends into watching rugby under the pretence of the legs and of course Jonny's wiggle...

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• 177. At 5:06pm on 16 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Well done Uncle Carl! xxx

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• 178. At 5:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Good for you jumpy!
  
  Just don't get me on footballers too - especially as I went to games in the 80's with those oh so short shorts!
  
  I have only three words to say on that subject before I go off to sort some things out for tonight - Alan Shearer's thighs...........
  
  df exits with big smile on her face............

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• 179. At 5:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Another Clue?!!!!! Ummmmm... I'm not so shy now 'coz I've added a picture of my wee rascal, I think i said to before that it might not be quite as you think it should be hence the dyslexia!
  
  Now that's it for today - I'm off. I'm not sure if I hope to have loads of messages on faceache on Monday or if I can keep you all guessing (is it really worth it?)
  
  Well 'til monday it is then
  
  Quack

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• 180. At 5:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, dookeggs wrote:

  Before I actually leave - SCOUSE may be a tad out (I only married the name!) but to me its about right! Its roughly in the right area!
  
  right I'm really away now...my ear is bubbling (really weird)
  
  QUack

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• 181. At 5:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Chrissie - 164 already got one that shape - sapphire - was thinking more along the lines of aquamarine diamond aquamarine diamond aquamarine diamond ....etc etc. Well I have got long fingers!
  
  Oh heck - better get off - rugby thighs - yum!!
  
  See you later
  
  Beesmum xxx

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• 182. At 5:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Missed the beginning of the show. Stupid fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate on the coldest day of the year...... Who got ARF?

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• 183. At 5:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Evening each
  
  Do you lot ever do any work?????
  
  Right, Lentil lasagne in oven. Vino breathing in kitchen. Have taken Matt's advice and been sleeping much better but, sorry, really love my red vino on a Friday.
  
  Chris, hope Tash is put out of her misery this weekend. Isn't it amazing that a brand new person is on their way?
  
  And yes, that pilot needs a medal. I'm convinced that it's just not right, sitting in an armchair, reading a book, that far up in the sky.
  
  xxx

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• 184. At 6:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, U12704832 wrote:

  
  Evening one and all.
  
  
  Due to an ongoing IT problem I have not been able to blog. It is sorted now once and for all.
  
  I am a bit spooked though as my last posts gave refrence to the River Cafe on the Hudson and a flight to NYC.
  Bingo you thought you were psychic.
  
  Sorry to interupt any meal preparations, off to the chippy myself.
  
  
  PS Tina to win CBB.
  
  
  Good evening.
  
  

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• 185. At 6:11pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Stop Press.
  
  Sorry to interupt chaps, but I have some breaking news.
  
  A new middle east crisis has just erupted as Dubai Television was refused permission to broadcast The Flintstones.
  
  A spokesman for the channel said;
  
  ' A claim was made that people in Dubai would not understand the humour, but we all know that people in Abu Dhabi Do'.
  
  I'll pop back later for the FNOJC......
  
  MfR

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• 186. At 6:14pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Matt: You've been on the orange juice already, haven't you??
  
  xx

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• 187. At 6:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Gosh you lot have been busy!
  
  I've skimmed a little and I like the way that the male bloggers in here are holding there own. In a manner of speaking.
  
  Caught a glance at Cheryl talking about odd shaped balls and have no idea what that's all about. Mind currently boggling.
  
  Matt, what a brilliant start to FBNW/OJC. I am sitting here with a mahoosive glass of red....is it too early? Ermmm. Nope.
  
  Back soon
  
  Debbie x

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• 188. At 6:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Hey Annie
  
  How you kipping?
  
  One non-alco beer down, and not that many to go. I mean, they're alright, but a session on the stuff is a step too far.
  
  Still, at least you feel good in the morning.
  
  By the way, made the tat appointment today. We step off the plane at stupid 'o' clock in a few weeks time and I'm in the studio at lunchtime.
  
  Waking up the next morning with a combination of jetlag and the sensation of having had a hungry squirrel gnawing at my arm for a couple of hours should be interesting.
  
  Hey ho.
  
  Later
  
  MfR

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• 189. At 6:27pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Matt: Kipping going well. No red wine during the week, in fact no alcohol at all, only camomile, honey & vanilla tea, no laptop, just knitting and boring telly. It works!!!!! Have had a couple of very good kips.
  
  Will all go pear shaped tonight probably, but hey ho. Enjoying lentil lasagne right now, scrummy. The rest is being kept for man in cupboard tomorrow, when it will be even better.
  
  xxx
  

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• 190. At 6:30pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Are you veggie then Annie?
  
  Apologies if you have said so before and I've missed it.
  
  You do realise that you will soon be able to enjoy the 3rd greatest food delight known to man?
  
  Cold veggie lasagne and salad cream.
  
  Awesome.
  
  Glad the sleep is going well
  
  MfR

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• 191. At 6:33pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Ah the magic of salad cream. My favourite sandwich at the moment is ham, tomato and salad cream with a bit of salt on really fresh, white bread.
  
  x x x
  

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• 192. At 6:36pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Not bad Debs, but alas, my 20 year veggie habit prohibits that one.
  
  I may reveal numbers 1 & 2 in my list of Greatest Food Delights later.....
  
  BTW.
  
  Mostly for Chezza this one.
  
  The strange house at the edge of the village still has it's Christmas lights up and on full blast every night.
  
  What is that all about?
  
  MfR
  

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• 193. At 6:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Yes Matt, veggie for years, just love Cranks cookbook!! Although, don't think I could do the cold lasagne, yukkie.
  
  Do you think the house on the corner is owned by Gretchen Wilson? She keeps her Christmas lights on all year round.
  
  xxxx

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• 194. At 6:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Oh I forgot Matt, how about warm new potatoes with salad cream instead?
  
  Has anyone seen the occupants since Christmas though Matt? Go on, knock on the door, dare you.
  
  x x x

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• 195. At 6:44pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Debs, you're right, they might be dead and melting into the carpet!!!!!
  
  Go on Matt, check them out.
  
  xxxx

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• 196. At 6:45pm on 16 Jan 2009, shortiepants1 wrote:

  Hi Chris,
  
  Poor Tash, I feel for her. Still it will all be worth it, when baby DJ arrives.
  
  During my first labour I had just given birth and was waiting for another Dr to come and sort me out when the fire alarms went off and we had to be evacuated to a neighbouring ward, then the local fire brigade came marching through the ward, they say distraction is a good form of pain releif, it worked for me!!!
  
  Had my 3rd in water, it was lovely!!
  
  Have a feeling we may have some news by Monday, good luck.
  
  P.S. my first blog,bit scary but have done it!! yeah, been reading them for ages.
  
  Have a great weekend everyone.
  
  

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• 197. At 6:46pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Good evening shortypants. Hope you've got a glass ready for Friday Night Wine Club.
  
  Welcome to the dafties blog.
  
  xxxx

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• 198. At 6:47pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  You called Matt?
  
  Excellent! You have trailer trash people where you live too!
  
  We had a kebab for dinner last night (one each, we don't share!) and of course, chips. Salad cream was applied extremely generously to chips to dip dip dip. Heaven!
  
  Matt - be interested to learn your #1 and #2 greatest food thingy.
  
  Home now. Chicken in oven (deffo NOT veggie), and hair dye cooking atop my bonce. Vibrant Violet apparently. Altho to me that sounds like a character from an Enid Blyton novel. Or a window in Amsterdam ....
  
  

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• 199. At 6:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Hello Shortiepants, welcome!
  
  'melting into the carpet' yuk Anne!
  
  Cheryl, no kebabs here tonight :-( Really wanted one and it's all your fault. Don't know anywhere that delivers them. Normally get lots of menu's through the door on a Friday, today?.......none.
  
  So enough with the kebab talk! hehe.
  
  Debbie x

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• 200. At 6:52pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Welcome on board Shortie!
  
  Good call with the spuds 'n' cream Debs. It is crucial though that they are just warm, in a 'cooked about an hour ago' type fashion.
  
  No way am I going anywhere near that house.
  
  They've had decs of some description up for the past 5 years or so.
  
  Along with the chickens running wild in the front garden, 3 or 4 old cars in several states of disrepair, mutant dogs with varying numbers of legs....
  
  I'm sure the Munsters are alive and well in West Sussex.....
  
  MfR

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• 201. At 6:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Ooh Matt, sounds v. interesting. They're probably cooking up bats wings, frogs, etc. Keep well away!!
  
  Have just heard that 90mph gales are forecast up here tomorrow and I'm off over the Forth Road Bridge - lovely!! Last time that happened my windscreen was blown in. Will keep you posted. If I'm not on here tomorrow night, send help.
  
  xxxx

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• 202. At 6:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Hey Chez
  
  Aren't you inking around the beginning of Feb?
  
  Maybe we can compare notes at the bloggers meet in April (?).
  
  Oh, nearly forgot to mention, went to Colchester yesterday.
  
  MfR

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• 203. At 6:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  I am fascinated by this house now, sounds like it should be in some documentary.
  
  Or maybe it already has?
  
  True, if the spuds are too hot the salad cream goes all watery. Now I find that when making up stuff for sandwiches I prefer tuna with mayo, but I always mix the boiled eggs with salad cream for some reason. Never eggs with mayo.
  
  Just thought to share that for some reason :-)
  
  Debbie x
  

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• 204. At 6:58pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Awww Matt - you could have swooped in and saved me from Old Lady Boss and her migraine!
  
  You got the email then? (not on FB). That clip cracked me up - wanted to share!
  
  Getting inked on 6th Feb at noon. It's a Friday and I'm still looking for a tatt pardner, if you're anywhere near Essex on that day!
  
  You're coming to the April meet then - fab news! I should be nicely healed by then and ready to reveal all ..

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• 205. At 7:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Right.
  
  I'll take a picture of of it over the weekend (the house, that is) and stick it on Facemask, if I can fathom out how.
  
  MfR

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• 206. At 7:02pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Matt: I know, I know, putting photies on Faceache is soooo difficult. Contact Mr. Bsmum, he's the expert.
  
  xxxx

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• 207. At 7:03pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Oooooh scary house - excellent!
  
  Matt - if i can do it, anyone can!
  
  Right, off to wash this gunk off my hair now - dunno what's in it but it stinks, sort of amonia ish ......
  
  nice!
  
  may see you lot later. may not. depends.
  
  Stay tooned for the Big Reveal of The Secret / Surprise!
  
  CtD x x x
  
  ps: hello Gingembre for later xx

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• 208. At 7:04pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  AND!!!!!! I know Chezza's secret!!!! Arm up back - tell me!!!!!!. Yayyyyy.
  
  You'll all find out later.
  
  xxxxx

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• 209. At 7:06pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Smug?? Moi???
  
  x

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• 210. At 7:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Re 187:
  
  Debbie-C, I have been holding my own......my own glass of wine :)
  
  Friday night wine club? I like it.
  
  I like this place!!
  
  Tobes

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• 211. At 7:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Good, eh, Tobes??
  
  And it will get better, promise.
  
  xxxx

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• 212. At 7:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, LittlestHobo1 wrote:

  Greetings and Salutations from Vancouver...
  
  To one and all, the FNWC and all others, I hope and trust that you are enjoying, embracing and indulging in your Friday evening festivities and frivolities.
  
  It's my birthday today and to say I am exctied about the weekend would be a pathetically blundering understatment. A drive to Whistler this afternoon, an evening of fine food and a couple of pints, a warm log cabin and the finest company a man could dare to wish to contemplate to dream of.
  
  Tomorrow, after a no-doubt hearty breakfast, it's off to the woods for some dog-sledding and then an afternoon stroll in the snow. Naturally, this will culminate in a couple of cheeky mid-afternoon potations and an evening of piquant wine and tapas in one of my favourite resort eateries.
  
  I can but wish, to each and every one of you lovely buggers, that you have an equally joyous weekend and utterly indulgent time with whomever you see fit.
  
  Dr. T.

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• 213. At 7:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I must admit, I don't do Facebook, myspace, forums and blogs usually. I'm normally busy and to be honest, never really got the 'buzz' about those things.
  
  However, there seems to be some nice chaps and chapesses on here.
  
  Mr. Evans drew me in, so let's run with it. Anywhere with wine is okay by me :)
  
  Tobes

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• 214. At 7:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  LittlestHobo: A very happy birthday to you my dear. Your weekend sounds truly divine. Have a wonderful time.
  
  Tobes: Get on FB, go to CLP Bloggers and check us all out.
  
  xxx

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• 215. At 7:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Many happy returns Dr. T.
  
  Welcome Tobes.
  
  I'm not a fan of Facewash or any of those type of places, but I've arrived here pretty much at the beginning, like you, having met Chris a few times.
  
  And I'm still here.
  
  Something must be right about the old place.
  
  Peace etc
  
  MfR

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• 216. At 7:27pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Happy Birthday Dr T.
  
  Myself and Mr Diva are out on a "getting trollied" mission tomorrow to welcome a friend to the 40 Club. I shall endeavour to raise a glass of England's finest Real Ale in your birthday honour!
  
  Don't forget to pack your thermals!
  
  Chezza xx

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• 217. At 7:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Happy birthday Dr T enjoy!
  
  Toobes - before you know you will be on fb!!! I popped in here for an odd comment and before I knew it - facecloth the lot!!! Mr B helpline for pics and on loan for pipe smoking sniffers - got myself a virtual hubby!!!
  Got smashed on most FNWC's with varicose folk - including some raunchy ones in the hot tub!!!
  All happens here!!!
  
  Beesmum xxxx
  
  

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• 218. At 7:34pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Evening all else - watch that wind Annie!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 219. At 7:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Doctor, doctor I need something for the wind....
  
  How about a kite and a piece of string.....LOL

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• 220. At 7:43pm on 16 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  evening all, hope you're well?
  
  So, this lunchtime I get a text from MrsW telling me a parcel had arrived.....how long did my afteroon then drag on???
  
  IT'S HERE, IT'S REALLY HERE - THE BOOT IS IN THE HOUSE
  
  It's brillaint, nicer, cooler, funkier and better than I'd imagined. I'm lost for words really and don't think I'll ever be able to get my gratitude across to you Chris for this gargantuan gesture. So, thank you, thank you, thank you.
  
  Also, thanks to all you bloggers who rallied, petitioned and generally were involved following my initial request for a tshirt. I am humbled and indebted to you all my lovely people.
  
  Have a great FNWC y'all....I'll just be at home admiring my new boot.
  
  bonnet de douche
  
  KWx
  
  

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• 221. At 7:44pm on 16 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Oh, how rude of me....Happy Birthday Dr T x

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• 222. At 7:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, LittlestHobo1 wrote:

  Cheers Gingembre...enjoy your boot.
  
  And by that, my Canadian friends, I literally mean boot, not "trunk". Odd collonial linguistics.
  
  Thanks also to each of you who have wished me the happiest of birthdays. It will indeed be so when I get out of my work shackles in approximately one hour...Hurrah.
  
  Dr. T.

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• 223. At 7:49pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Gingembre - we did it !!!! Brilliant
  
  Beesmum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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• 224. At 7:52pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Dr. T,
  
  Salutations my friend. Your plans sound ace. Never been to Canada, but the log cabins sound superb, all that snow, a lovely lady to share it with and good food....
  
  I'm jealous man.
  
  I'm going back to California in July and Indianapolis in August. The closest I've been to Canada I'm afraid.
  
  Have fun mate. Happy Birthday.
  
  Tobes

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• 225. At 7:53pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Gingembre: WAHOOOOOO!!!!! Photies on FB please.
  
  And, hallo Bondie.
  
  xxxx

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• 226. At 7:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Tobesterr, shortiepants, welcome aboard the great ship CLP
  sorry I didn't say hi sooner but the postman cometh today....long story, fantastic ending

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• 227. At 8:00pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Gingembre: Is it your size?? Does it fit?? Can you hop??
  
  xxxx

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• 228. At 8:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  No worries Gingembre,
  
  I'm obviously not clued up about 'the boot'. Maybe when you have a minute, you could inform us newbies what the story is?
  
  Thanking you kindly for the welcome!!
  
  Tobes

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• 229. At 8:04pm on 16 Jan 2009, suzie_boozy wrote:

  CLP - never liked flying anyway - great pilot but may need more valium and alcohol next time!!!
  
  Hi Guys - long time no speak - belated happy new year to one and all. Much love too.
  
  It's been a busy time with family christmas and my birthday - ho hum - don't want any more of those thank you very much - also think I may have post christmas "blues". I'll get over it!
  
  Greetings to all from planet Suzie. X x

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• 230. At 8:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Tobes
  
  well a while ago I mentioned on here that I had lost my beloved TFI Friday tshirt (actually it was taken from the beach when I was on honeymoon!) anyway....
  I asked the lovely bloggers on here whether anyone knew how I could get a new one (or a second hand one) as it was my fave top and I was gutted at my loss.
  It then turned into a bit of a mission and out of the blue Chris mentioned just prior to his move that he'd found some TFI memorabilia and wondered what to do with it???
  To say I (and other bloggers) were excited was an understatement and we waited with baited breath.
  A few bloggers (usually Bs mum) occasionally mentioned it and then just before Christmas Chris - again out of the blue - announced that he hadn't forgotten my Chrimbo TFI memorabilia present.
  This was folowed a few days later by his dilemma that he had intended to give me acool TFI holdall but couldn't find it, so instead he was considering sending me a customised TFI Doc Martin boot which sat in his office....only one pair ever made and although he could never part with them both he was willing to send me one.
  This is the point when I hit the floor with a thud and couldnt believe how lucky I was and that his generosity knew no bounds. He had no need to do this but that's the man.
  Anyway, his first post after Christams was a picture of it, and then today it arrived....and what a cool, funky boot it is.
  Hope that made sense?
  I am humbled and need to go now just so I can stare at it some more...pics on fb later tonight hopefully (if I can hold the camera still!!!)
  KWx
  

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• 231. At 8:17pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Tobes: Is all clear now??
  
  Gingembre: As a lovely person, you sooooo deserve it.
  
  xxxx

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• 232. At 8:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Well fair play to Chris.
  
  That's community spirit for you, great story.
  
  I'm lucky to have a very famous 2-wheeled motor-sports star as a good friend of mine, and he's known for doing the same thing. Always has, even whilst winning world titles.
  
  Many people (not here by the way) think these famous, money laden folk are not in touch with reality and are just arrogant people.
  
  Some are, I know, but for the most part, as Chris has proved, they are genuine folk, even if they have 'celebrity' (whatever that is) and a few quid in their post office account.
  
  Pleased for you buddy, enjoy the boot. Memoribilia from TFI? Top man.
  
  Tobes

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• 233. At 8:35pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobester
  
  Who?? Who?? Who??
  
  Foggy? Baylis?? Vale? Toseland?
  
  Please, please spill the beans. Motorbike racing is one of my passions - roll on end of Feb when it kicks off again!
  
  Gutted about Donginton, btw.
  
  CtD

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• 234. At 8:39pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Oh, meant to say: poor Suse (HLS) has a gap where her tooth used to be!!
  
  Cheryl: When we meet up on 4 April, we must talk about bikes and what we did just to get on the back of one!!!!!
  
  xxxx

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• 235. At 8:40pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  ginge, glad you finally.....got the boot.....LOL
  
  
  

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• 236. At 8:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi boozy, post xmas blues eh? ....well you came to the right place for a cheer-up....... Good to hear from you again.

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• 237. At 8:45pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Anne - never been on a bike - never wanted to, but it is one of the most exhilarating sports I have ever had the pleasure to watch.
  
  And no, it's not anything to do with the leathers!

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• 238. At 8:45pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Absolute travesty about Donington losing the MotoGP CTD. However, that's big business for you, and there's plenty going on behind the scenes over that one!!
  
  It's called politics. The series owners of GP have gone for Silverstone, and for bike racing it sucks I'm afraid. Flat, characterless and not a great choice. £115 million being spent on Doni for the Formula 1, and great minds didn't meet in the middle for MotoGP to stay there.
  
  Superbikes, however, remain. 2009 is the last Brit GP at Doni, at least for 5 years if the contract holds water.
  
  I'd rather see another round elsewhere in the world and drop the British round. I'm old school though, so maybe a bit set in my ways. Plus, of course the BBC have the coverage of MotoGP in the UK, unrivalled. Eurosport have been dropped for 2009.
  
  I'm going on, as I'm involved, apologies.
  
  It's my first day here, so I don't want to come across as a 'know all' or as Mr. I am.
  
  Been nice getting to know you all today, so I'll keep my life as a developing story rather than wade in and get on anyone's nerves.
  
  CTD.........It's Colin Edwards, double world Superbike champion and MotoGP rider, Toseland's team-mate.
  
  Tobes

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• 239. At 8:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  The Texan Tornado??? You GIT!!!!!
  
  Need to catch up with myself now - back in a mo.
  
  Phew!

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• 240. At 8:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  Agree 100%. We've been going to Donington for years - same B&B (won't camp there!).
  
  The track has its faults, but its a great place. Over the years the changes have been noticeable - the stands in the exhibition centre geting fewer and fewer year on year.
  
  My fave is Loris Capirossi. Mr Diva still hasn't forgiven him for knocking Harada off all those years ago.
  
  Beer in Starkeys Bar on 26th July my friend?

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• 241. At 8:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  If your on FB,check out Gingembre's photies of the boot. Superb. He looks soooooooo - smug!!
  
  xxxx

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• 242. At 8:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, shortiepants1 wrote:

  Aaahh thanks for your welcoming comments, am feeling part of the blog family already. Have been reading for quite a while but never dared dip my toe in you all seem so, witty and funny!
  
  brightAnnie-G,I would normally be tucking into a nice bottle of white on a Friday night but am giving my body a well earned rest for 6 weeks, think my liver needs ringing out after the Christmas festivities! Have done this for the last 3 years(can't quite believe I manage it but so far so good).
  
  Have just suspended my fb account, can now replace it with this. Hoorah!!
  
  

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• 243. At 8:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, U13707077 wrote:

  Motorsport is surely a contradiction in terms.

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• 244. At 8:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Cheryl,
  
  I'll be there with the team for the GP in July, after I get back from Laguna Seca. I'm staying at the Hilton all four days with Colin's Dad. More than happy to buy you a drink, and get you in the paddock for a look see about the place.
  
  Donington sure does have it's faults, always has, facilities wise. I first went way back when the Transatlantic meetings between the Brits and the Yanks was still going. My all time hero is Wayne Rainey.
  
  I've been into bike racing since I could walk. Long story, but here we are in 2009, some 30 years later. Get bike racing in the blood, it's there for life.
  
  People knock it, but after that first time you go, you're hooked.
  
  Before I got involved, when I was much younger, we camped every year for WSBK and GP in snow, wind, rain, the lot. Brands Hatch WSBK used to be a mecca. I can tell you some stories.
  
  I'm a lucky guy. Anytime you want tickets etc, let me know.
  
  Capirex and Harada? Remember it well. Loris did a naughty that day :)
  
  Tobes

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• 245. At 8:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Shortie: Well done you. Can't quite give up my red vino - its sooo nice on a Friday night.
  
  Get back on FB and check us all out. How far away are you from the London meet on 4 April??
  
  xxxxx

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• 246. At 9:03pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  And, btw: Do any of you remember when I fell over last Friday in my very dark garden?? No alcohol consumed, btw.
  
  Have been anointing germoline on wounded knee (no, nothing to do with American Indians), till I noticed that the use by date was 2005!!!! Bums. I should be a TOG.
  
  xxxx

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• 247. At 9:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  WOW! I really don't know what to say. I would absolutely love to see the paddock area at Dongington - it's always been an ambition of mine to have a hospitality box - now it's moving to Silverstone I can stop saving!
  
  We're heading up to Donington on Friday afternoon and will be there all day Saturday for qualifying and of course Sunday for raceday.
  
  We have to talk!! If you're on FB, my email addy is on my profile.
  
  Been to Assen a couple of times too - total lunatics, but fantastic street party on the Friday night.
  
  Whereabouts in the UK are you?

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• 248. At 9:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Tobes I think Diva has just died and gone to heaven!!!
  
  Beees

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• 249. At 9:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bs: A very good evening.
  
  xxxxx

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• 250. At 9:08pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi Shortie, welcome to all things insane...... LOL
  
  Hi Annie-G.... sure there was no alcohol.......

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• 251. At 9:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  shorty pants - fb an essential addition to this blog!!!! so I have found out!! Get yourself back on there - CLP bloggers and you will soon find us!!!
  
  Annie I did exactly the same - smashed my nail and it was mighty sore - everything in b'room cabinet out of date!!!! We ARE Togs!!!
  
  Bees xxx
  
  

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• 252. At 9:09pm on 16 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Uh oh, an excited Diva is in the house

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• 253. At 9:10pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  James - how long before you suffer the mad journey home?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 254. At 9:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  :-)

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• 255. At 9:13pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Ging me man - have you done the pics?
  
  
  So cited!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 256. At 9:15pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bond: How very dare you?? No alcohol was involved in falling over. In fact, the bottle was in a bag, which landed on another bag and didn't, thank goodness, shatter.
  
  I actually fell over a block of wood which had a hook to hold back the gates. As it was VERY DARK! I didn't see it. And, you wouldn't like to see my knee! Have bought new Germolene, which doesn't run out till 2011!! and will be applying it later this evening.
  
  xxxx

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• 257. At 9:18pm on 16 Jan 2009, suzie_boozy wrote:

  Thanks Basildon "bond" for the welcome back.
  
  Suzie xx

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• 258. At 9:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Hi BeesMum, I have another 40 minutes to go, not that I am counting....... tick, tick, tick!!!!

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• 259. At 9:23pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Annie-G.....sure the old "but officer the bottle was in the bag" excuse.......LOL. Hope the knee if felling sorry feeling better.
  
  Boozy, so what have you been up to that's got you down?
  
  
  

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• 260. At 9:24pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Gingembre - just been to check - woweee personalised for goodness sake!!!!!! Result!!!!
  
  Boozy - ages since we had a FNWC - what's all this rubbish about no booze on a Friday???!!! Rest of week no problem - but Friday?
  
  James - go carefully! will probably be here later!! tick tick....
  
  Diva ? have you fainted?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 261. At 9:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bond: Now that is interesting. I grew up in Felling! In County Durham.
  
  Safe journey home.
  
  xxxx

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• 262. At 9:26pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Shortie, the times I've tried the detox......and failed. I am good in the week, I tend not to partake, but Friday night's, well......
  
  It just has to be old friend :)

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• 263. At 9:29pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  i'm still here. speechless!

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• 264. At 9:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Cheryl: You speechless?? Never.
  
  xxxx

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• 265. At 9:32pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Will do, should be around for another 30 mins then hope to be on later with the night owls.....
  
  I got back really, really late from football last night. Thought some one might be on here as it was around 6:50 GMT, but alas that was not to be....... I needed to go to sleep anyway....

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• 266. At 9:33pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Cheryl, I'm down on the south coast, but lived most of my life in good old London town, south of the river, in Kent.
  
  I'll be there from the Thursday for the Day Of Champions, as Rider's For Health is a great charity, headed by Mamola, of course.
  
  I'm in the hotel until the Monday, as Sunday night we normally let it hang out and have a good beer session, post-race.
  
  Assen is mental. I usually stay in the Hotel De Jong, on one of the main squares. That party on Friday is just unbelievable, with the race on the Saturday. You can see the hangovers from pit-lane :)
  
  I remember the year (2004?) the race weekend clashed with the European soccer thing, and the whole place was rammed. It was CRAZY!!
  
  I don't do facebook, but I'll try over the weekend. I'll find you and drop you my email. I'll sort it out for you and the other half to get a tour.
  
  Right, where's my wine? :)
  
  Tobes

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• 267. At 9:33pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Annie-G, re #261, I think they call that destiny.....
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• 268. At 9:33pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  James - know the feeling - I am usually last man standing!!!
  
  Diva - are you OK?
  
  Pick her up Annie!!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 269. At 9:36pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  BeesMum, LOL

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• 270. At 9:36pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bsmum: What?? what?? Pick her up?? Have had too much red vino. Chuck a blanket over her, she'll be fine.
  
  And, Bond, you are a lovely man.
  
  xxxx

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• 271. At 9:37pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  I really don't know what to say - thank you so much! Look forward to hearing from you on the other side.
  
  We went to Assen in 2000 when Holland hosted the Euro Championships. All the tall buildings were decked with Edgar Davids. Mr Diva had a run-in with a football mad smurf .... bonkers!
  
  Thank you so much - you've really made my night!
  
  Cheryl x

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• 272. At 9:40pm on 16 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  Annie-G, gee thanks...

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• 273. At 9:41pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  You're very welcome Bondie. Am off to my bed very soon. Have a good evening. xxxxx
  

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• 274. At 9:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  AnnieG,
  
  Wine and falling over is a bad move, especially over wood with things stuck into it, or out of it.
  
  Oh wait, you were sober.......apologies.
  
  If you'd have done it a bit tanked it wouldn't have hurt as much.......at the time. But, next morning, OUCH!!!!
  
  Watch out for garden hazards when you've had a few sherbets. You take your life in your hands.
  
  Tobes
  
  
  
  

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• 275. At 9:45pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Cheryl,
  
  It's not a problem.
  
  Wait until you tell Mr. Diva, he'll be made up. You're both welcome. No worries. We'll get it done for you both.
  
  Friday and red wine were meant to be.
  
  Mind you, the head says different on Saturday. But that's what a Saturday afternoon livener is for, especially when the kids are off your hands :)
  
  Tobes

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• 276. At 9:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Tobes: Now, let's get this sorted!!! Have had this discussion many times at work. I WAS SOBER when I fell over. It was very dark, right?? And, I'd forgotten about the dod of wood. I did have a bottle of red in a bag, but had not consumed it.
  
  However, after the falling over, I did pour a large glass of red to get over the shock.
  
  Am about to put the new Germolene on the scabby knee. And, don't want any daft comments, right?????
  
  xxxxx

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• 277. At 9:48pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Annie - it's not 10 yet - ???
  
  Multi tasking being taken to great lengths here - watching Trial and Retribution - on fb - writing on here - loading dishwasher - drinking - listening to Mr B snore! Oh joy!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 278. At 9:50pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Tobes - t'other way round - methinks - all that leather - Diva drags Mr Diva!!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 279. At 9:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  No, I know, I was reading your post bit by bit, which is why I typed it the way I did.
  
  Apologies. I know what it's like, drunk, to go base over apex and hurt yourself, then pay for it the next day, let alone sober when you feel it right away.
  
  I try to fall over on purpose normally, to give me an excuse to open the red wine to soothe my self-inflicted pains :)
  
  Tobes

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• 280. At 9:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  dod of wood? Even Mr B doesn't recognise that one Annie!!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 281. At 9:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Bees, When Mr. Diva gets wind of it, he'll be out of that B&B like a rat up an aquaduct :)
  
  Tobes

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• 282. At 9:56pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  LOL Beezer!
  
  One of the things I have to thank Mr Diva for, other than being the best hubby in the world, is that before we met I'd only ever heard of Eddie Kidd, Evil Kenieval and Barry Sheene. I used to follow F1 (until the great Senna left us) but can honestly say that bike racing is awesome. Mr Diva used to do enduro stuff but thankfully now he doesn't race anymore - a 6' lightbox in the house and we'd be able to reconstruct him via his various x-rays!
  
  I'm sooooooooooooooooooo excited!

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• 283. At 9:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Mr Diva is here with me, and equally excited!

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• 284. At 9:59pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bsmum: A rather large piece of wood, with a hook on it to hold back the double gates.
  
  Dod?? Piece??
  
  Now, lets get over this folks. I fell over, right? I was sober, right? I was not drunk. I had just arrived home after driving over the Forth Road Bridge.
  
  xxxx
  
  

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• 285. At 10:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Diva hon - on a score of one to 100 - see? now - what's that song -
  I feel good da da da da da da da
  or something?!!!
  Some v excited peeps on here tonight!!!!
  
  Look forward to meeting you on fb Tooby!
  Daresay out Diva will be first - presume you know how to find us?
  
  Bees xxxx grinning xxxxx

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• 286. At 10:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  out diva? our diva - oh help!!!

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• 287. At 10:01pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  CTD,
  
  Ayrton Senna was one of my all-time heroes. When he was killed at Imola at the Tamburello corner in 1994, my passion for F1 went, and the sport has never recovered. I was always about the bikes, but he got me into F1, if for nothing more than his total and utter dedication to perfection.
  
  When I went to the Edwards v Bayliss WSBK showdown for the 2002 title, I went and had a look at Senna's memorial statue.
  
  Quite moving.
  
  Tobes

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• 288. At 10:02pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Evening Mr Diva - nice to meet you
  
  Bees xxx

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• 289. At 10:05pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Oh wow! I remember watching it unfold on tv (Senna) and you just knew as the seconds ticked by, he wasn't going to make it.
  
  So sad.
  
  
  
  Oh - and another thing peeps: I'm NOT on the vino tonight. Just Diet Pepsi and the good company of you fab people.
  
  

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• 290. At 10:06pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Beezer
  
  Mr Diva now playing with Lara Croft!
  
  ;-)

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• 291. At 10:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Toobs - I will leave you and Mr and Mrs Diva drooling but F1 is the one for me and if you look at his eyes (Senna) just before that race - just something about them? Probably me - I'm the resident witch!!!
  
  Annie - Mr B on his way with savlon - doesn't sting so much - so he says!!!!that is now he has woken up and is wrestling on floor with dog!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 292. At 10:07pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  D'ya know what ..... I've lost some weight over the last few weeks (6lbs to be precise) and i think its you lot, the blog and FB to thank ..... I'm so busy "chatting", playing word games or sending stuff I don't get time to sit and munch on crisps, nuts, chocs etc as much as I used to!
  
  Genius!

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• 293. At 10:12pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Bees,
  
  I don't want this Friday wine bar turning into a requiem, but you are spot on.
  
  That whole weekend was a disaster.
  
  Rubens Barrichello had a huge accident on the Friday that he was lucky to escape, and then the Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger was killed during qualifying.
  
  I'd studied Senna, and you could tell in his eyes that he almost kind of knew himself it wasn't right. They should have abadoned that meeting, but hindsight, and the racing 'mind' doesn't allow it.
  
  Major loss, broadcast live on TV the world over. Formula 1 died with him.
  
  Mind where you put that Savlon :)
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 294. At 10:19pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Tooby - I am sure if you have been lurking you will know Bingo - Me 'n' 'im big F1 fans. Am still trying to keep the faith but that red car with Mr S in it nooooo- following and excluding of course our lovely Nige - putting us both off - and now they are bringing them up from childhood? We are fast losing faith - dedicated as these young 'uns are........
  We are awaiting next season with interest - at least on the beeb with no adverts!!! Did you see the one where they stuck the ads on at crucial time??? I swear they sent the fire engines round here!!!! Mr B ran to the hills!!!
  
  Bees xxxx
  
  

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• 295. At 10:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Oh yes and dont start me on about Rubens - top man!!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 296. At 10:20pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  Do you remember when Jurgen Fuches rear-ended Ralf Waldmann in the 250s a few years ago, and Waldmann referred to Fuches on a live interview on Eurosport as a "w".
  
  That was so funny!
  
  Loss of Eurosport coverage is bad too (sorry BBC). I'll really miss the Ryder/Moodie/Mamola team - full of humour and blokey banter about the brolly girls etc. I only hope the Beeb continue to show the 125s and 250s - the Bradly Smiths and Scot Reddings of today will hopefully be the Stoner's and Rossi's of tomorrow.
  

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• 297. At 10:21pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Tooby you are being bombarded by us - off to fb for a "bit"
  
  back later!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 298. At 10:27pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I can't do F1, in general, although when they clash with the MotoGP, we tend to watch the feed from the garage (wherever we are) as it's still of interest to petrol heads.
  
  Max Mosley is a letch, and as for Uncle Bernie, well, I'm saying nothing. Him and Ezpeleta from Dorna (MotoGP) are as bad as each other.
  
  That picture of Mansell giving Senna a lift back to the pits after Nigel won that race at Silverstone is still etched on the memory -- Senna, sat on the wing mounting, great.
  
  Did you know that Schumacher now races Superbikes in the German championship, has tested a WSBK machine, and has even been invited to take a wild-card ride at an event next year?
  
  He's not slow either.
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 299. At 10:29pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Right. I'd best turn this beastie off and veg for a bit or else I'll be awake all night.
  
  Early appt at the nail bar tomorrow ... now, do I go for Rizla Suzuki Blue, Kawasaki Green, Repsol Honda orange, or Ducati red???
  
  Decisions Decisions!
  
  Catch up with you all at some point tomorrow if capable, otherwise you'll get a hung-over Diva on Sunday morning!
  
  Play nice.
  
  Miss me!
  
  Chezza x x x
  
  missing y'all already! xx

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• 300. At 10:30pm on 16 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Schuey on 2 wheels??? Interesting.
  
  Really off now ....... nitey nite all.
  
  x x x

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• 301. At 10:31pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Racing green perhaps Cheryl?
  Could be a first!!!???
  
  Bees xxx

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• 302. At 10:32pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  shmacker should stay in the pits with a bag on his head - cheat!
  Bees

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• 303. At 10:34pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Now I'm not cross or anything!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 304. At 10:36pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Yeah, sorry, I join up at lunchtime today and am now holding court like I own the place. Apologies.
  
  I used to contribute to an American racing web-site which did, and still does use Julian Ryder for comment. Top man is Jules.
  
  Toby Moody is a nice guy, a bit excitable, but knows his stuff. And as for Randy, well, legend. Doing things with that Cagiva (amongst others) that god never intended a motorcycle to do.
  
  Dorna again, robbing us of Eurosport. The BBC has a tough act to follow.
  
  They (the BBC) still haven't finalized just what their MotoGP team will be, what will happen when F1 clashes, and what red button services they will provide on race weekends. A bit luke-warm at the moment.
  
  I do remember CTD, some crazy stuff.
  
  Colin ain't backwards in coming forwards either, as I'm sure you've seen :)
  
  Colin, after being blocked by Melandri on his last flying lap (at Misano, from memory)
  
  "I'm from Texas, and I usually carry a gun. If we'd been in the US, I'd have shot him"
  
  He was laughing at the time :)
  
  Tobes

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• 305. At 10:38pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Go for Yellow and blue -- Tech 3 Yamaha :)
  
  Tobes

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• 306. At 10:40pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bsmum - 302: What did you say???? Moderated, you naughty person.
  
  xxxxx

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• 307. At 10:42pm on 16 Jan 2009, shortiepants1 wrote:

  Hi Tobesterr,
  
  I know I can't quite believe I can manage 6 weeks, it's hard but I feel good for it, my first night back on it will be valentines night when we have a table booked at one of Mr Evans eateries, which are fairly local to me, so watch out CLP if you are in the house that night, I have some making up to do!!

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• 308. At 10:44pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  I've been moderated !!- and can't remember what I put there - - yes I can - said I was going over to fb for a bit - no it wasn't that - about rubens? nah that's still there - give up!!! Blog police will no doubt email me and tell me!!!! Will let you know!
  
  Bees xx

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• 309. At 10:45pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Were you paying attention anyone? mystery huh? Annie Tooby Shortie?
  
  Bees xxx curious now!!!
  

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• 310. At 10:46pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Bsmum: Don't you feel terribly ashamed?? I was moderated last Friday after saying Tommy Sheridan was something very near your bottom!!!!
  
  xxxx

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• 311. At 10:50pm on 16 Jan 2009, U13707077 wrote:

  I'm afraid that for me tonight' FNWC has been about as interesting as watching a group a millionaires politely driving their cars around in a circle whilst making a lot of noise - oh that'll be F1 then.

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• 312. At 10:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Shortie,
  
  I did 3 weeks once upon a time, and yes, felt great. Trouble is, I like to have a couple when I'm eating as the whole experience goes together. Great food, great wine, great company, it's what makes the night go together.
  
  I'm comfortable with just having two and leave it thereafter, and very rarely in the week will I excede that. It's just the age old problem of getting the flavour on a night out. You get talking, and away you go.
  
  Must try and get up to one of Chris' pubs, great reviews.
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 313. At 10:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Would do Annie but got no idea! was waffling about F1 without Bingo as my back up and the colour of Divas nails - they usually email so will let you know - black thingy'd I think!!! ooops smacked hand - sorry blog police that's not allowed either!!!? Cruelty to bloggers
  
  Bees xx

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• 314. At 10:51pm on 16 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Right, am off to my bed with book. May see you all tomorrow if I get over the rickety rackety bridge and back again.
  
  Love, Anne, xxxxxx

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• 315. At 10:57pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Crikey Annie - gales forecast - do you have to drive over that bridge? Go carefully!!
  
  Nite nite
  
  Bees xxx

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• 316. At 11:16pm on 16 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  OK got it - obviously Mr Red car comment - moderated - ask on fb if interested!
  Bees xxx
  
  

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• 317. At 11:46pm on 16 Jan 2009, U12704832 wrote:

  
  Oh no,maybe the blog may become like big brother all friends one minute and then on the other hand.....
  
  who is up for eviction....
  
  
  and why?
  
  answers on a postcard.
  
  
  One thing I can't stand is silly women playing games.
  
  
  
  

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• 318. At 11:55pm on 16 Jan 2009, U12704832 wrote:

  This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.

• 319. At 00:44am on 17 Jan 2009, Somerset_Phoenix wrote:

  Annie - use egg white on your knee - better than germy stuff.
  
  Well that's the first party over and done with for the start of the year and it was fun. I've decided to reduce the amount I do so only 4 per month so I can do other things.
  
  Welcome to all the newbees - I tried to listen again but no fri session up yet and I missed the arf as usual, must power up the mp3 and take it to work.
  
  Bed is now calling my name and I have sufficiently caught up with all the FNWC's shenanigans - Beesmum just what did you say to get the blog police out this evening huh.
  
  Will catch up more over the weekend - have a good time everyone.
  
  Oh yes forgot - congrats Gingembre on finally getting your paws on your TFI boot.
  
  Well done to Mr Sullenberger on his flying heroics in the US a real feat of expertise.
  
  Good luck to Chris and Tasha for the baby arrival - fingers are crossed for a girl.

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• 320. At 01:01am on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Hi Phoenix - just off meself - never heard about the egg white healing stuff - must tell more! Good party? leave paperwork until tomorrow! (been there - done that) .
  The moderation? urm ask me on fb - Mr S in red car and my opinion is what it boils down to!
  And it's going to be a boy - this week-end!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 321. At 03:52am on 17 Jan 2009, JLFB007 wrote:

  BeesMum, Figured out why you were censored yet?

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• 322. At 08:18am on 17 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  Hiya
  
  Joining the veggie food debate a little late - one of the nice things about getting married is that we get to choose the food and everyone has to eat it. We are having a hot buffett with two main meals and at the moment they stand at nut free veggie lasange and steak and ale pie.
  Now the veggie lasagne is for me mainly because we have a high proportion of veggies and or nut free people and this makes sense - and should be lovely with salad on a hot day.
  
  However -steak and ale pie - does this sould common to you - would it be okay for a wedding? Would you be disappointed to go to a wedding and find pie on the menu? If you could let me know i would be greatful!
  
  super bp x

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• 323. At 10:08am on 17 Jan 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

  well although i wasn't on my computer last night i think i am now well and truly a member of the FNWC (or maybe more like the FNG&TC!!). fish stew a triumph!
  
  and super bp - no, i wouldn't mind at all if there was pie on the menu as long as it had a lovely yummy rich gravy, with crispy flaky pastry on the top and loads of veg/spuds to mop it up with (not salad with pie, eeyew! lovely with lasagne though!).
  
  and anyway - whose wedding is it? so i think you should have whatever you like!!!
  
  CG x

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• 324. At 10:09am on 17 Jan 2009, uncle-carl wrote:

  lyndyloo_the_1st - thank you - shame I missed it... :-)
  
  I was actually perched next to the radio on the off-chance (although after reading the blog yesterday, I'd pretty much accepted that that whatever was played would be pilot-related - and deservedly so, that guy is an absolute hero. In fact I reckon he should be allowed to pick the first record next Friday!) when there was a knock at the front door at precisely one minute to five.....
  
  Still can't complain - had a fantastic day, loads of pressies and there's always Listen Again (and again and again...)
  
  P.S - super bp, steak and ale pie for a wedding is a brilliant idea!
  
  
  

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• 325. At 10:44am on 17 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  uncle carl and cornishgirlie - thanks for your comments.
  
  Pie would be with new potatoes I guess - the menu idea says appropiate potatoes??
  
  Well done for ARF - it started a whole show of special birthdays - and many happy returns of the day to you.
  
  super bp x

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• 326. At 10:52am on 17 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Hi:
  
  What a very busy FNWC!
  
  GINGEMBRE!!! How fantastic for you - you must be floating on Cloud 9! I'm so pleased for you - Chris is just a star!
  
  Cheryl, you have made yet another new friend! How fab for you and Mr Diva - Tobes sounds like a really great guy.
  
  I don't mind F1 or motorbikes, but can take it or leave it. When I was young, my passion was Speedway. I went with my dad every Friday in life to the White City stadium in Glasgow (which is now a motorway, what a tragedy!). Speedway was my life from the age of 7 until 16 - I can still smell the track!
  
  Annie: you defended yourself very well, pet lamb! And, if you remember, I was talking to you last Friday night, just after your fall and can confirm that as far as I could tell, you were totally sober!
  
  Super bp: I would be delighted to have steak and ale pie at a wedding! Certainly, I think all the men will be happy, a nice filling meal before the serious drinking commences! Quite honestly, it's your wedding, you do want you want and if your guests don't like it - tough! And, anyway it doesn't matter what you do, there will always be someone who moans!
  
  Have a good weekend everyone.
  
  C xx
  

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• 327. At 11:06am on 17 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Oh, I did mean to say to Uncle Carl - I did say to you the other day that you stood a good chance of getting the ARF! Well done - and it's great you had such a good birthday!
  
  And just to say, re: my previous post, I do know that Speedway is motorbikes too, but I'm sure you get my drift!
  
  C xx
  

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• 328. At 12:06pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Hiya peeps
  
  Still on cloud 9 after last night's discussions on here - wowser!
  
  Happy Birthday Carl - I turned 40 last august and life has been a ball ever since - welcome to the club!
  
  super_bagpuss .... pie for the meat eaters at your nuptuals sounds divine, and i will promise to clear my plate ... ! However, the only thing I would urge you to consider is the time of year of your wedding (i'm genuinely not sure when it is).
  
  I was Old Maid Of Honour for a very dear friend a few yars back and she wanted a real traditional meal at her sit-down and went for roast beef with all the works, Sounds lovely to us carnivores. The only problem on the day was that it was mid august and turned out to be the hottest day of the year. hardly anyone touched any of the hot food, nor any wine - it was just too hot!
  
  I was also melting as she had me dressed in two-piece - close fitted full length skirt and a straples laced-up bustier thing - all very lovely, but all in dark blue.
  
  Boil? I did! Instantly!
  
  Been to nail place this morn - went for Merlot Red in the end. This means I can did my fingers in my wine if i want to and nobody will be able to see it!! hehehehe!!
  
  Out on the lash for the rest of the day so may nip in later if I can still focus / spell!
  
  Ciao bella!
  
  Chezza la Diva
  xxx

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• 329. At 12:07pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  PS: ChrissieD - I used to get taken to speedway too as a nipper - Rye House in Herts. Love the smell of the burning oil and they hare round 4 times like loons!
  
  Bon Anniversaire x x

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• 330. At 12:47pm on 17 Jan 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

  Cheryl: hope you have had a great day!
  
  I am having quite a nice time so far - looking forward to switching on the fairy lights later! (that is not a euphemism!)
  
  I know, those guys are crazy - no brakes!
  
  C xx
  

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• 331. At 12:51pm on 17 Jan 2009, U12704832 wrote:

  
  While catching up with Celebrity Big Brother online (sad I know) last night, I skimmed through the blog and made a comment which I should probably have not done because after all this is just a blog and here for all members of the public to read and contribute too.
  
  It seems strange to me that the public voted Tina out as she has been one of the more entertaining members of the house along with Terry Christian. The rest being dullards.
  
  No doubt they will be saying next "It's not the same without Tina".
  Yes indeed, people can be quite strange, which brings me to bullying a subject discussed on here recently.
  
  I once had a job where I needed quite a bit of support from staff. This posed no problem as I generally get along with most people.
  That was until a certain young lady came along and suddenly the attitude of the staff completely changed and smiling helpful faces were replaced by scowling unhelpul ones.
  One member of staff however remained loyal and told me the terrible things that had been said and to be uncooperative towards me.
  She befriended all the staff and became over familar with them and consequently made me look the bad guy.
  So yes, bullying sadly exists in all walks of life and as TT remarked on here women seem to be particularly good at it.
  
  
  Gimgembre Great boot!
  
  All the best to Mr and Mrs Chris.
  
  
  
  
  

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• 332. At 12:52pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Chrissie
  
  I think we should make it a euphemism!
  
  Cheryl xx

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• 333. At 1:28pm on 17 Jan 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

  Goodness me you lot have been busy.
  
  I left the blog at 2:30pm yesterday when there were 60 blogs, came back this morning to over 300!
  
  Congrats on the boot Gingembre, it looks fab.
  
  Welcome to the newbies - you seem to have made yourself right at home.
  
  Haven't got anything to say about motorbikes of F1, but I do live quite near Brands Hatch, if that's any claim to fame. However, I love rugby and can't wait for the Six Nations - bring it on.
  
  For those that are interested, I have finally cracked (excuse the pun) the boiled egg. Just had one for my lunch along with some of Debbie C's crumpets, which were most delish!! Had some of the Hot Cross Bun Bread for breakfast, which was lovely.
  
  Did I miss CtD telling us her secret - if I did can someone share again. Thanks. Not that I'm nosey or anything :)
  
  Well I'm off to visit the parentals now, I'll be back later.
  
  Happy Saturday to you all
  
  AliB
  xxx

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• 334. At 2:09pm on 17 Jan 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

  Hi guys - well goodness gracious me what a lot of chatter!!! Tobes, you sound like great fun, welcome aboard the good ship Blogipop!! Altho having said that I can't believe that you won the toilet seat argument!!!!
  
  Just off to the garden centre to get my potatoes - to think that this time last year CtD had to explain what chitting was!!!!!
  
  Back later hopefully!
  
  T xxxxxx

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• 335. At 2:30pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Hope that everyone is having a good weekend so far.
  
  AliB we have run out of bread and I actually have to pay shop price this afternoon, outrageous!
  
  PP, I actually didn't find Tina entertaining she made me cringe. Especially when she was chewing her toenails. Yuk yuk yuk. I actually don't think I like any other them if I'm honest. They are all trying too hard.
  
  Does anyone believe in guardian angels and all that? Mum and I had an interesting conversation yesterday and I just thought to ask.
  
  Back soon
  
  Debbie x

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• 336. At 4:18pm on 17 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  Hiya
  
  Diva - wedding is in August so we are expecting rain! seriously we are avoiding stews etc because of the possible heat.
  
  On maid of honour will be wearing very grown up dress which should hopefully be cool yet elegent.
  
  Had ducks egg for my bolied egg this morning - yum yum - Mr bp did my proud!
  
  I love bikes with a passion - I have a license but no bike (money being an issue) and really do miss it all - I like watching the bikes for the noise!
  
  super bp

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• 337. At 6:29pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Hope all have had a good day ? had my shopping head on this afternoon - well my mouse broke last night so I needed a new one.
  Arrived back loaded up with bags (yes of course including shoes) and a red hot credit card - ooops not a good year for an ins. policy to mature - Mr B had been on internet to check one of his! Shoes out of box - in bottom of wardrobe - you know the words - these? had them ages!
  
  Have a good evening!!!!
  
  Beesmum xxxx

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• 338. At 6:31pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Bagpuss - could eat one of those pies any day - well not at mo co trying to lose a ton or two - but yummy!!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 339. At 6:32pm on 17 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  beesmum - glad you approve - justwanted to make sure it was a good choice!
  
  And well done for the shopping - having never spent a mans money - not even Mr bp's - i don't know what its like but it seems like fun ;-)

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• 340. At 6:50pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Get organising Bagpuss - all out of joint account - I spend - he pays bills - but then we also each have our own accounts too - just so we can feel independent ?? (very rarely use mine!!!!)
  
  Bees xxx
  
  ps - Went for most expensive mouse I could see and it's rubbish!! keeps sticking and highlighting things!!! Oh Joy!!! and doesn't click when you want it to - like now!! post comment - nothing!!! one two three .....

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• 341. At 6:54pm on 17 Jan 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

  our joint account is household bills only - we have our own money for our own things but sorting out money so it is more combined is something to do when we get married - I just like not having to ask if I can buy something!!
  
  super bp x

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• 342. At 7:00pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Bagpuss our joint used to be household bills - it expands over the years if you know what I mean!!! My stuff crept on there!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 343. At 8:01pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Wow what a big FNWC- welcome to the newbees and everyone else.
  
  I've been to see the Tigers trounce Treviso 52 nil! What a lovely afternoon watching those lovely thighs.... I mean watching that brilliant rugby!
  
  CtD- I think you've made a fab friend in Tobes... isn't it great that people find each other on here? I used to have a great group of mates in the motorbike world... living just up the road from Mallory Park helped... they're all completely mad... and lovely!
  
  Uncle Carl- Hope you've had a fab birthday... carry it on for the whole weekend...in fact... life begins here!
  
  Beez- you naughty girl!
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  & Booboo
  -x-x-

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• 344. At 8:33pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Evening people, how was you day?
  
  Great I hope.
  
  Oh man, thought I was about to scoop the lottery a moment ago. The first two numbers drawn, I had. And then, get this, each of the final four numbers drawn were within two digits of what I had.
  
  Didn't even get a £10, but for the stroke of a pen, I could of had it all. The trials and tribulations of life, eh?
  
  That's the closest I've been for ages. The most I ever won was £62 for four numbers.
  
  Oh well, no mansion in Switzerland living next door to Phil Collins this weekend. I'll have it next week :)
  
  Thanks for all the nice words, however, I've been wandering if Gingembre has popped that champagne yet and quaffed it out of his boot???
  
  It has to be done :)
  
  Tobes

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• 345. At 8:42pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Hi Tobes!
  
  Shame about the lottery... am at the same place... this time next week Rodney and all that!
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  & Booboo
  -x-x-

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• 346. At 8:45pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Hi Lyndy,
  
  If I don't win it next week, I'm going to have to ask Chris to lend me a tenner!! :)
  
  Tobes

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• 347. At 9:16pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Tobes... I'm sure that we would all club together for a tenner for you :)) It's always a lot more quiet on here on a Saturday but was interesting to read last nights shenanigans.... I had to be out for an EDB (early doors beer) and somehow it lasted until quite late.
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  -x-x-

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• 348. At 9:28pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  I'm only kidding, I think Chris' tenner is safe :)
  
  Yesterday was great. Some top folks on here. I'm having a quiet Saturday. In fact, done nothing all day, and I've loved it.
  
  Just chilled, relaxed, the kids were out all day, so a rare day of peace to just kick back.
  
  Early doors beer? I've done it in reverse today. Not touched a drop, but just popped a few beers in the last hour or so. Kids are in bed, got some football on in the background (muted) and some top 80's tracks on. Bliss.
  
  I'm an 80's boy at heart :)
  
  Bit quiet for me until the racing season really kicks off, then it's manic.
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 349. At 9:34pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  evening all, how are we all tonight?

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• 350. At 9:36pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  busy day at work, kids asleep, MrsW gone for an early one too so I'm doing a tobes and watching the muted tv with a bit of music on....football and Loose Ends...
  
  ...bliss
  
  not tried the champers from the footwear, think I'm just keep it as pristine as it already is.
  
  KWx
  
  

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• 351. At 9:39pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  oh and Tobes,
  
  not sure how old you are but to feed your love for the 80's I saw advertised the original 'NOW that's what I call music' (which I bought in '84 on vinyl) is now for sale on CD.....it's a must buy as far as I'm concerned.

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• 352. At 9:41pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Evening chaps - Lyndy norty? - well of course!!! Gotta spend - helps the economy!!!
  
  Good evening Tobes - have you found Diva on facecloth yet? Good FNWC!
  
  KW - are your feet on the ground yet? brill pics on fb as I said - personalised !!! ( well almost!!!!)
  
  Bees xxxx

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• 353. At 9:45pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Hi Ginge! I'm a huge Loose ends fan... oh long live the 80's!! Have just watched a film called the sentinel with Jack ooops! mean Keifer Sutehrland and Michael Douglas which was very 24esque and will have a look at MOTD when it comes on. Have no kids to be free of (though the chance would be nice) so can be v v relaxed with my glass of vino rosso and a chhesey jalepenio!
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  -x-x-

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• 354. At 9:47pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Bees
  well they are but only just.
  What a day eh?
  It's in our bookcase for now, I'm hoping to get it put it some kinda casing eventually.
  Big thanks to you.....you know why x

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• 355. At 9:47pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Evenin' Beez! -x-x-

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• 356. At 9:48pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  oooh and how bad is my spelling?

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• 357. At 9:48pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Lyndy....Loose Ends are the best, I think I have all their cds now, Zagora is probably my joint all-time fave album....you?

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• 358. At 9:49pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  You're everywhere and nowhere baby ....
  
  Hi Ho I'm Back!!
  
  Had a fabulous day. Lots of yummy ale, an even yummier chinese, then some gin, throw in a few fab friends and then a text from my fave copper telling me The Gunners won ... and it all equates to a happy Diva!
  
  Looking forward to a day of slobbynessishness tomorrow!
  
  Chezza xx
  
  hic!

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• 359. At 9:51pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  you've got m hanging on a string now
  i'm not your plaything ....

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• 360. At 9:51pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  hey hey Chezza....you don't know how hard is was for me not to send you a fake scoreline too!

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• 361. At 9:54pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Nights of pleasure and Slow down..... ahhhhh it takes me back... to the day..... when I was young and pretty and ... oh yeah... still single (hmmmmm notice a theme?) not to worry, at least I don't worry about whether I know all the lyrics to all the songs ever!!!!
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  -x-x-

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• 362. At 9:55pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  gingey
  
  that would have been verrrrrry cruel and i would have had to punish you.
  
  xx

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• 363. At 9:57pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Hi Chezza !!! good day then!!
  
  You are welcome KW _ my pleasure - !!! we did it!!!! just call me a ferret!!!
  
  Vino rosso Lyndy - ? SNWC?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 364. At 9:57pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  oh yeah, wow
  Slow Down/Nights of Pleasure..
  
  ...just so....MmmmMmmm....
  
  Then there's 'So Where Are You?' from the same named album.....which is currently on here.
  
  Fantastic memories

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• 365. At 10:04pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  SNWC in full flow Beez-
  Had to youtube slow down Ginge... my ipod needs charging! aggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• 366. At 10:05pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  and now I've turned up soul-II-soul.... oooohh this could be a very long night!!

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• 367. At 10:05pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  I'm done in gang ..... toodle doo til tomorrow ......
  
  I'm going down the bumpy hillside, in my hippy hat!
  
  hic!
  
  Divalicious Devillish Daughter of Darkness
  
  x x x x
  

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• 368. At 10:07pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Gingembre,
  
  I'm on your wavelength buddy. I heard Radcliffe and Maconie on about the re-release of Now 1, so I went and sourced a copy. Still got the original release on vinyl, along with the very first 'Hits' album, as well as some very rare vinyl from years gone by.
  
  My old man has got an original release copy of the 'White Album', by the Beatles, still in it's original cellophane wrapping, untouched!!!! It's worth a mint.
  
  I love a chilled Saturday night, muted TV to catch your eye and my compilation of 80's hits, sourced from the interweb, burned off, and playing. Few beers, MOTD later on mute to see the goals......super duper rooper pooper :)
  
  Also, after months of searching, I finally got hold of a copy of a track from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', that was never released, but many folk have tried to find.
  
  It's called 'Beat city' by the Flowerpot Men (no, not the original Flowerpot Men). Been after it for an age. Well chuffed. Got an MP3 of it today.
  
  CTD, been on the lash eh? Fair play my friend. And a chinese too? Nice!!!
  
  Might stick on the 'Icicle Works' CD I have. Remember them? I love the track 'Evangeline'. Great 80's throwback.
  
  Tobes

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• 369. At 10:07pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Off over to the other side - fb messages await!!
  
  Bees xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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• 370. At 10:08pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  I get so intoxicated I can hardly see......

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• 371. At 10:09pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  aaaah, the funky-dreads, I remember their stores in camden and Tottenham Court Road.
  saw them in concert at their peak and then last Feb again when they were Alicia Keys support.
  My faves are Missing You and Back to Life

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• 372. At 10:11pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  Tobes, you sound like the man who enjoys the perfect Sat night in ...MotD coming in as I type

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• 373. At 10:12pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  duran duran rock my world!

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• 374. At 10:14pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Sounds like you are doing the 'Reflex' as we speak Cheryl :)
  
  Tobes

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• 375. At 10:15pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  How spooky is that - muted tv's and we are all listening to soul music!!
  Second wind Chezza?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 376. At 10:15pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  hehehehe!!!
  
  is there something i should know ....

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• 377. At 10:17pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Beezer - it's the noodles!

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• 378. At 10:18pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Now who was that remark to Chezza?
  
  Bees xxx

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• 379. At 10:20pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Pour another one CTD, and hang in there girl, it's Sundayathon chill tomorrow!!
  
  Bees, don't listen to her, it's not the noodles, it's the 17 pints of gin she had today :)
  
  Tobes

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• 380. At 10:21pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  lmao!
  
  you know me so well already!

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• 381. At 10:23pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Diva hollow legs - always wits about her - look out Tooby!!!
  Can't Sundaychill meself - hey big spender today - catch up tomorrow! sigh ...
  
  Bees xxx

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• 382. At 10:24pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  We all do Chezza!!! lol!!

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• 383. At 10:24pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  You sorted fb yet Toobs?
  
  Bees xx
  scuse me for a mo or ten fb calls again!!!
  
  (poet!)

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• 384. At 10:25pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  i'm my father's daughter when it comes to drinking .... hollow legs, constitution of an ox!
  
  will show you on 4th april!!

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• 385. At 10:27pm on 17 Jan 2009, gingembre- wrote:

  goodnight all, happy weekend x

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• 386. At 10:27pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Hi, is there room here for one more?

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• 387. At 10:27pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Bees,
  
  I'm going to sit tomorrow and have a crack at at least registering on this facebash thing. Won't use it, as I just can't get into things like that, but, can't be having Mr. and Mrs. Diva without a GP to look forward to.
  
  Tobes

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• 388. At 10:29pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Gingembre,
  
  Take it easy fella, enjoy the rest of the weekend. Catch you later.
  
  Tobes

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• 389. At 10:30pm on 17 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  
  
  ** huge soppy diva grin **
  
  hi debs!
  
  right, i'm shutting this off now - need some chocolit to soak up all that ale and gin!
  
  deffo see you all on the morrow.
  
  love you guys, truly, madly, deeply!!
  
  x x x

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• 390. At 10:31pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Eurgh Cheryl, choclit after beer? You're brave.
  
  Nite luv x x x

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• 391. At 10:34pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Hi Debs !!
  
  Tooby told you before - never blogged - facecloth - not my scene - you will be hooked!!!!! can't resist!!!!
  Now - back to my niece in NZ on fb for a mo (ggggg).
  
  Tooby when Steve is released from the shed - that is his giggle - the more g's the more giggle (ooops - giggles - really I mean giggles) !!!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 392. At 10:34pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  I'm with Chezza I need chocolit... a Thorntons champagne truffle is in order.... yummm -x-x-

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• 393. At 10:36pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Lyndy - Coc - yuk with wine ? nice chunk of stilton on celery...........
  
  Bees

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• 394. At 10:37pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Choc that should be !!

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• 395. At 10:37pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!

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• 396. At 10:38pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Oh man, gin, ale and chocolate.......
  
  As Billy Connolly said, "You'll be talking to god down the big white telephone, speaking in a foreign language" :)
  
  Bees, I will get on the case tomorrow.
  
  I'm beefing up for the American Football tomorrow night until 2am Monday. I love that sport too. Yes, I know, I know, Tobes, behave. Been a fan for 26 years.
  
  Cheryl, you need a kebab to soak up the chinese :)
  
  Tobes

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• 397. At 10:39pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Or a cheese and onion crisp sandwich of course.

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• 398. At 10:40pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  I'm a fan of red wine & cocolit xx

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• 399. At 10:41pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  It's getting really stormy outside again tonight. There is something so cosy about going to bed with a storm raging outside. Rather than inside for once anyway. And I mean inside this house, not me personally. That would be uncomfortable. Sorry too much red wine..hic.
  
  x x x

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• 400. At 10:42pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  "Or a cheese and onion crisp sandwich of course."
  
  Debbie-C, sling in some salad cream and I'm down with that :)
  
  Do you ever think his royal highness, Sir Christopher Of Evans reads these things back and thinks........"Oh my god, these people are mad?" ;p
  
  I hope Tash is doing okay?
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 401. At 10:43pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  400 posts on one blog-spot?
  
  Is this usual fare?
  
  Tobes

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• 402. At 10:45pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Debs - nooooooo have just told Mr B what you said - b** y woman is what he has just said - can I can I? - could just eat that!!! -
  Noooo no!!! norty girl suggesting such things! Off to butter his bread!
  
  Bees xx

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• 403. At 10:46pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  did I say cocolit.... as in men's parts by moonlight? It must be time for me to get myself off here and to my bee byes lol!!

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• 404. At 10:50pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Nah Tooby this happens occasionally a zillion posts when we get carried away but as a newbie - when we get to 500 look for the Next button - otherwise we will all be falling about laughing on the next page of blog whilst you keep posting "this isn't working" "is anyone there" "nothing happening" and the like -
  I've been caught - Matt - Bingo - and several others!!!!! Flippin good laugh though!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 405. At 10:55pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  and Yes Chris reads them and thinks we are all bonkers!!!
  
  Bees xx

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• 406. At 10:56pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Oh no I've upset Mr Bsmum, go tell him him sorry LOL!
  
  Tobes I think he must at least think some of us are mad, forget sometimes infact that he does read the posts!
  
  x x x

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• 407. At 10:59pm on 17 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Off up the wooden hill.... have fun peeps... see y'all soon....
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  -x-x-

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• 408. At 11:02pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Nite lyndyloo, won't be long before I'm off too.
  
  x x x

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• 409. At 11:03pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Debs - he says not to worry - sitting here grinning - lit his pipe
  and has just decided to finish the bottle of wine he cooked with tonight!
  Oh heavens - says you don't need "electric cution" lessons - you sound lovely!!
  Just shown him your pic on fb - am outa here - "she IS lovely". Oh boy!!! methinks you have a fan!!!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 410. At 11:06pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Nite Lyndy
  
  Bees xxx

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• 411. At 11:06pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Oh bless your Nigel Bsmum. Hope he enjoys what's left in that bottle.
  
  Blimey, storm is really going now outside, letterbox going bonkers etc. Have to persuade the dog to go out in the garden yet. That'll be fun, pushing a bassett with stumpy legs through the door.
  
  x x x

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• 412. At 11:07pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Night Lyndy, sleep it kiddo :)
  
  Strange, but I've never seen myself logging onto a forum/blog, as I'm usually not down with these things, it's almost a life outside of life.
  
  Seen a few, and thought......."Sod that". But here, there are some nice folk.
  
  With professional life comes some obligations that makes me feel uncomfortable with using things like this. However, I'm damn glad I joined up and bored you all senseless :)
  
  Got that feeling like I know I won't be able to sleep tonight. Had a Saturday afternoon snooze to build up the sleep for tomorrow night's NFL thing. I'll be up late.
  
  Bet Jonny Saunders doesn't put in this sort of dedication :)
  
  I've had too much now, sleep that is. I'm wide awake. Oh well, another beer I reckon :)
  
  Tobes
  
  

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• 413. At 11:13pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Ah what a nice post Tobes. There are some lovely people here, I've been posting here for ages and have never regretted joining in. And you haven't bored me by the way.
  
  So a big welcome and enjoy!
  
  x x x
  
  

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• 414. At 11:14pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Join you in another beer if I had one Toobs - but am the resident night owl!!!
  
  Debs - boot the dog up bum - mine flat out on floor - as soon as he sees rain - heads upstairs if I dont get the stair gate shut in time!!!!! Snoring - Loudly at mo - bloke of course!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 415. At 11:20pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Toobs - going back to Chris reading - we were all sobbing out hearts out when his doggy had to be put down - got through a whole box of tissues that day (me) but lots of stuff said on here really supportive - and that day Tash read our posts and told Chris to sit down and read - he mentioned on next blog and I'm sure it helped him.
  
  We all have all sorts of problems/fun/laughter/mad stuff - here - it just sort of --- is OK? Never ever thought I would be on a blog or fb either!!! Just not the sort!!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 416. At 11:23pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Toobs - NFL ???
  
  Bees xx

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• 417. At 11:26pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Bsmum, dog been out and back in again for the night. Just have to finish this glass of vino, shut down pc and climb upstairs. Without waking anyone. Hate that bit.
  
  x x x

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• 418. At 11:27pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Debs - seperate rooms - way to go!!! will tell you on fb some time!!
  Too many blokes in a household!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 419. At 11:40pm on 17 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Well, I just signed up on that facebook thing to get CTD an email address. Didn't understand much of it, but got that far.
  
  I'll tamper tomorrow.
  
  Hate those things.
  
  Yeah, the NFL. Long story, many US friends, love the game. For another time.
  
  There is a hell of a storm outside, nasty.
  
  Tobes

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• 420. At 11:50pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  I know - Tooby blowing a howling gale and chucking it down - I'll be here all night trying to get dog out.
  
  On fb - if you search for CLP bBoggers in Groups - Join - you should get us all and Cheryl obviously uses own name so you will see her there - add as friend and you are away! Somewhere there is a Link Sus (highland lass) put on - telling who was who on the blog.
  
  Just yelp if you need help. I'm still logged on - chatting to someone.
  
  Bees xx

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• 421. At 11:51pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  cant type - dog playing! CLP Bloggers is what to look for!
  
  Bees xx

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• 422. At 11:52pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  I'm guessing Tobes that if I do a search for Tobesterr I won't find you.
  
  When you tamper tomorrow, do a search for CLP Bloggers group. That's where you'll find Cheryl and some more of us.
  
  Bsmum, we have a spare room but I hate going in there. Only do that when I am really, I mean REALLY peed off.
  
  So quietly I must go, very soon actually.
  
  x x x

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• 423. At 11:55pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Sorry Bsmum, you beat me to it.
  
  Bloody tv playing up now due to weather, five minutes and I'm to bed.
  
  Got all the housework done today, so have a relatively lazy day to look forward to tomorrow. Before a Monday full of presentations.
  
  x x x

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• 424. At 11:57pm on 17 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Debs - HE goes to the spare room - make it all blue and blokey - Reeeally must chat on fb!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 425. At 11:59pm on 17 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  No he doesn't. Long story, complicated life that I lead. Yes must chat on fb.
  
  x x x

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• 426. At 00:00am on 18 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Debs - had that tv stuff last night and my wifi non existent - low pressure coming in big time - digital satelite - rubbish!!!! doesn't work!!
  
  Bees xxx

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• 427. At 00:05am on 18 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  I've given up, tv off. Just building myself up to get upstairs. It's like something from the Krypton Factor.
  
  Manage the stairs without hitting the creaky ones. Then the right floorboards outside LM's room. Then brush teeth in ensuite without banging anything in the dark. More creaky floorboards on way to bed. Then move remote control from his hand. Sneak into bed soooo gently.
  
  *sigh*
  
  Wish me luck.
  
  x x x
  
  

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• 428. At 00:07am on 18 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Good luck Debs - will send you fb message tomorrow!!
  
  At least Mr B loves you!! Smile :):)
  
  Bees xxx

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• 429. At 00:10am on 18 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  Thank you Bsmum, look forward to hearing from you tomorrow.
  
  I'm smiling, honest :-)
  
  Once I'm in that bed I don't want to get out again. Literally, so that's something to look forward to, I love my bed and have a lay in tomorrow ahhhh.
  
  x x x

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• 430. At 00:14am on 18 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Nite Debs - advice on way tom!!
  
  Toobs - just checked CLP Bloggers 4 new members but not too good at finding out who - have you joined?
  
  Bees xx

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• 431. At 00:15am on 18 Jan 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

  And on that note I bid you goodnight Bsmum and indeed anyone else still about.
  
  Lots of love and the sweetest of dreams.
  
  Debbie x x x

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• 432. At 00:35am on 18 Jan 2009, B-sMum wrote:

  Sorry - been on fb - excuse my absence
  
  Nite Debs
  Toobs you still struggling with fb? or zonked till tomorrow?
  
  Bees x

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• 433. At 05:36am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  evans your i player of friday nights show dosent work jhonaphone ross to give ush is tape or r i goin to get one of your show

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• 434. At 05:49am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  5pm 1st phone call to a dissmal woman
  i only wnt to be withe u and messages to te gang and hers sall

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• 435. At 05:50am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  stong wind blown ofer to the last blog of c mr and mrs n evans

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• 436. At 05:51am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  your the best thing
  your my 1st
  las
  every thing

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• 437. At 05:53am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  come with rockets and poetry
  and it sgetting better er

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• 438. At 05:54am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  park
  with rebecka
  rust
  1 yr warnty
  

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• 439. At 05:54am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  and

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• 440. At 05:54am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  amassing

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• 441. At 05:56am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  gin o
  
  r jen
  
  phones now
  didnt want to be looking or a hotel but how exciting
  new car lexus lest play meatloaf

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• 442. At 05:58am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  st w1 11x
  
  stacking up
  
  working
  re modleing
  
  oh yes louder
  
  evans
  
  fof

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• 443. At 06:02am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  in the kitchn
  
  nice
  
  games cards
  
  not a lot of money
  
  evans said
  right sight of wrong
  and im going to clear my room
  
  plays mickjackson
  boogie

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• 444. At 06:03am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  now we have jhonny with the sports news
  

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• 445. At 06:07am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  iam passionat about moer raceing and tennis cricket on day invew
  capton bbc 2 now tavel
  sally tells chris that was so nice of you smiley and at least there is a problem and long delys brk/drn 3ml q pdrail 2 oxford big delays

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• 446. At 06:08am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  more talk leading up to the news evans
  
  then play guns and roses

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• 447. At 06:09am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  talk your mic

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• 448. At 06:10am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  ross or jhona phon ross on the phone

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• 449. At 06:10am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  hairy sing along

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• 450. At 06:12am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  more phone calls with discussing quiteboxes and then
  fo and cook
  
  if i can say hello

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• 451. At 06:15am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  monico thants where im going
  company
  same as b4
  planing she says
  thrilled he says
  
  soory
  
  you can
  alright and happy burthday to the big boy
  

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• 452. At 06:17am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  playing now hope u kc whot i mene
  ........ jhonny angus jump might as well jump

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• 453. At 06:19am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  who isthis whashing machines
  
  rebacka
  shes gt 3 mis max bf evans gets in to the bids on bbc radio 2

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• 454. At 06:20am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  car talks with mr E

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• 455. At 06:22am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  set u freefrom new york city
  e mal big boss £4400,43
  justsent this

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• 456. At 06:24am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  plliot arrived jhony
  lix
  now on the phone
  boat to oxfod
  roof rack on
  boat
  
  play it int easy
  leave me be
  
  high wy to hell

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• 457. At 06:27am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  jhony with blog man evans inv
  airo gp
  ok look fordwardto to coming over her to engaland evans said
  

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• 458. At 06:28am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  sallyb4 she left this message
  

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• 459. At 06:29am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  now evans tke more calls
  about gardnening evans know nothing
  oh la dey
  
  life gos on

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• 460. At 06:30am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  (evans head in his hands )

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• 461. At 06:32am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.

• 462. At 06:47am on 18 Jan 2009, U13779375 wrote:

  anyway out of here i got to back out my jag see you and allthe other road oushers
  later and oh if i didnt say fofrom my self
  jaguarjames
  now locked on to another bbcstation 1xtra
  bye year 2008

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• 463. At 10:31am on 18 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Fell off the wagon in spectacular fashion last night.
  
  I was going to pen a long missive about drink, my life and the universe in general, but I won't bore you with it.
  
  Suffice to say, I have climbed back aboard said wagon and we're rolling. Rawhide.
  
  A quick question.
  
  As I have mentioned, we're off to Berlin in March to see The Killers, but having never been before I haven't a clue where to go and what to do. Any ideas?
  
  Classic Dining Moments. No. 37 in a series of 271.
  
  We were in LA one time, and feeling rather pretentious, I phoned the concierge and asked if he could book us a table at Spago Beverly Hills, not for a second thinking we'd get one. An hour later he phones and says, 'yep, you're in, 7.00 tomorrow'.
  
  This turned into a very nerve-wracking experience, mostly about the potential cost, but we duly glammed up and got ourselves a cab into BH.
  
  As we arrived, we were treated like Hollywood royalty, albeit we didn't arrive in a limo, and we were shown to our table. Next to us on one side was Steve Martin, and moments later Sidney Poitier arrived. There was also a bunch of young guys with excessively gelled hair, but being an old fogey from Sussex, I hadn't a clue who they were.
  
  After choosing our dishes, and the second cheapest wine on the list - always a mistake, the sommelier knows exactly what you are doing - we sat back to bathe in our experience and gaze at the original Picassos that adorned the walls.
  
  As dinner arrived, I was tapped on the shoulder and looking up, I found myself staring at Wolfgang Puck, chef and proprietor. 'How is everything?', he asked in his thick Austrian accent. 'Umm, umm, flabulous, terriflick, lubley, I dribbled', shocked at being in such esteemed company.
  
  And so we strung the night out as long as we could, gawping at the 'I ams' and 'ooh, dontcha knows' that came and went. The food bill wasn't too bad all said and done. What did for us was the Jack Daniels that we necked at $10 a shot in the bar afterwards.
  
  But it was worth it.
  
  Off for a trot around the village now before settling down to watch the chaps pop a few past the Hammers.
  
  I'm not quite sure what has changed, but I am so less stressed than I used to be. I can sleep, I enjoy being on the wagon (except for last night, of course) and I feel fitter than ever. Not bad for a borderline 40-something.
  
  Be happy.
  
  Peace
  
  MfR
  
  PS The Lakers beat the Supersonics.

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• 464. At 10:51am on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Morning Rudgwick Man!
  
  Funny that, coz me and mr diva were gonna watch The Hammers pop a few past your mob!!
  
  See you here about half 3 to compare notes then??!
  
  Now, celeb eating haunts. We've been to The Ivy twice now and loved it both times. Not pretentious. Food fantastic. Atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. And the bill .... not extortionate, in the greater scheme of things. Gonna take my mate there for lunch in May when Himself is away with the chaps in the Lake District. She's a Maccy D's girl at heart, so we'll see how it goes!
  
  Spago always makes me think of Jackie Collins novels tho .... did you see her in there?
  
  Thus far this morn I have been uploading even more CDs to my iPod - will it EVER fill up? it's like the gadget equivalent of the magic porridge pot!
  
  Back soon, I should imagine.
  
  Diva x x x
  
  PS: Ripples (if you're in eye-shot) - Hope the rugger went well and that your boys did you proud
  
  PPS: Tobes - got your msg xx

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• 465. At 11:53am on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Morning (just) and Happy Sundays to you all! Well what a storm that was last night but happily it's a bright sunny day that I woke up to (late lie in!!).
  I'm making leek and potato soup ready for next week... we're off out for Sunday lunch at my local wine bar. I've made a promise to myself that I shall have a good week next week with home made whole foods, no alcohol and some trips to the gym. I find that the better prepared I am the more chance I have of success. Obviously some support helps too.
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  (Booboo is at Grandmas)
  -x-x-

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• 466. At 12:24pm on 18 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Dear old Tony Hart has died.
  
  I never did send anything in to The Gallery.
  
  Bless him.
  
  
  MfR.

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• 467. At 12:54pm on 18 Jan 2009, MattfromRudgwick wrote:

  Chez
  
  Never been to The Ivy.
  
  Expanding on 'celeb eateries', we've popped into Joe Allen in Covent Garden a few times and, cringingly (if that is not a word it ought to be) I got squiffy in there once and said hello to Damien Lewis. Of course, we've done Mr. E's pubs loads of times (with the great man himself) and we are off to Le Manoir this year. Slightly interesting fact, Brandon Flowers (of Killers fame - whom we are off to see in Berlin) used to work in the Spago offshoot in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. There is the remotest chance that he may have served us at some point in history.
  
  Right. Off to watch the lads hit Wet Spam for six.
  
  Later
  
  MfR

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• 468. At 12:57pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Matt - that's such sad news about Tony Hart. I used to love Take Hart but wasn't an artistic child so no, I never entered The Gallery either.
  
  Vision on.
  
  Lyndy - all this talk of being good and making soups: are you spying on me? As we "speak" I sat here surrounded by my never-ending collection of WW cookery books. We've also decided to re-boot the friendly badminton rivalry next Sunday morning, providing there's a court free round the sports centre!
  
  Yes, I know I'm always saying accept yourself but now we've booked a summer holibob I want to be able to walk a few miles in the sunshine, not suffer from prickly heat and most important of all, be a clothes size where I can buy tons of cheap tees and shorts before we fly!
  
  Happy Sundays y'all!
  
  Chezza xx

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• 469. At 2:03pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Chez- I think that it's the time of year... after all the Christmas excess (and I made sure I got more than my fair share of excess!) I'm a big fan of soups... home made apart from Chris's favourite "Heinz tommy" I can't be bothered with making tommy soup as it takes too much straining and faffing. I accept that I always put on a few pounds over the festive season and almost look forward to the home made goodies that invariably follow....
  
  Mange tout!
  
  Luv
  
  Lyndyloo
  & Booboo
  -x-x-

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• 470. At 2:19pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  D'ya know what ..... I'm having one of those days where I really can't be faffed with doing anything!
  
  That's so bad, isn't it?!
  
  Mr Diva's nipped over to see his other woman, Lotty, with mentions of planting the shallots. I'm watching the West Ham/Fulham game but feel really tired - one day out on the lash and I'm good for nowt. It's not a hangover, btw .... we both woke up surprisingly sprightly this morn.
  
  I hope I find my mojo for a certain Mr Russell Edward Brand tomorrow night ...
  
  1 more sleep ......
  
  'citin' !!

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• 471. At 2:20pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  1-1 at half time eh Matt ..... good game for the neutral (that's me!) - what a goal from mr Konchesky!

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• 472. At 2:35pm on 18 Jan 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

  Afternoon One and All,
  
  What a lovely sunny day, makes a change from recent weeks.
  
  I've got a stew cooking in my slow cooker should be done around 5:30ish - smells lovely. I had some of Mr W's crumpets for lunch (I'd never have brought them if it wasn't for Debbie C).
  
  While I was at the parentals yesterday afternoon the subject of crumpets came up and they said "oh we only buy W's, they are the best". My Mum said she had gone off crumpets until she tried his. Got a few fans there Debbie C.
  
  Off for a read of the paper and perhaps a little snooze
  
  AliB
  xx

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• 473. At 3:19pm on 18 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Re 433-462:
  
  I want some of what that guy was drinking?
  
  Man, did he apply to NASA to be a space cadet?
  
  Tobes

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• 474. At 3:30pm on 18 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Afternoon each
  
  Back from the wilds of Fife. The rickety bridge was so windy, they had to stop the roadworks - sorted!! Well, not roadworks really, apparently, according to a big notice, they are erecting a 'Dropped Object Canopy'. What's that all about?? To catch people throwing themselves off maybe? In desperation at the eternal roadworks?
  
  Anyway, off to read you lot. Back later.
  
  xxxx

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• 475. At 4:06pm on 18 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Tobes: Second that!!! Way too much of something.
  
  xxxx

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• 476. At 4:16pm on 18 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Weird indeed, sat there at 5am talking to yourself. I would have thought bed would have been a better option.
  
  But what do they say......'Nowt as strange as folk'?
  
  CTD, got you message, saved your email.
  
  I won't be getting my head round Facebook. Just not my thing, but the contact option came in handy for what I need/needed it for.
  
  I have to be careful with such things. Long story. I'm a bit particular over forums/blogs etc. This is the first time in years I've been near one.
  
  I've gone and lost the plot today. For the first time in years, I fell asleep at midday with the kids out, and woke at 3pm.....after 8 hours sleep last night!!!
  
  Not sure if it did me good or not. It's thrown me right out. Not even had a drink today yet.......yet :)
  
  I will be up late watching the football from the states, so I've got a few hours in the bag, so to speak.
  
  Right, I need a livener ;p
  
  Tobes

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• 477. At 4:29pm on 18 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Oh, and btw: Lyndy - Cranks cookbook has mange tout soup recipe if you're interested.
  
  xxx

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• 478. At 6:16pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Afternoon bloggers! Wonder if CLP & Tash have a baby yet?.... can only wait and see...
  
  

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• 479. At 6:17pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Annie- love the idea of MT soup but i tend to make the recipes up as I go along... the leek and pot soup smalls fab!

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• 480. At 6:19pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  I'd love to know what prevents me from making a long post... It's most annoying! I've had a lovely lunch out this afternoon, beef, turkey.. all the trimmings and the hottest horseradish I've tasted since Mum used to make her own (outside with a mincer and a gas mask!)... hmmmmm xx

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• 481. At 6:23pm on 18 Jan 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

  Lyndyloo: I, too, don't do the long posts. I worry that I'll bore people.
  
  According to Cranks cookbook, Mangetout means 'eat all'. That'll be me then!!
  
  xxxx
  
  And, no, I really don't want to eat eat all soup.
  
  xxxx

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• 482. At 7:02pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  Greetings Ter The Mr C. Evans aka 'ost Of The Very Popular Drivetime Gig, Greetings Ter Mr's, Mrs's, Misseses, Ms's, Madam's, Sirs's'ses and Indeed Dr's That May Be Also Be Blogging......
  
  Bingo Star ere.....
  
  Soz all.... long post coming.......
  
  Can I just thank all for the birthdee greetings the other dee...
  Lyndyloo The 1st.. firstly, Chezza The Diva, Derbyfi, Super Bagpuss, Clodagh, Gingembre, Sigh Noot Simon, Chrissie S, Lost Ali Baba, 'azel Love (PS 'azel - love yer russian names, yer sharp lately with some of your funny commentations!!!), Sparkly Tinsel, Meanjumpingbean, Prof Plum, English Rosie, Jovialtiptopper, New Tiggy 67, Debbie C, JLFB007, and the biggest thanks ter B's Mum for remembering the date!!!!!! BIG thanks B's Mum!!!!!!!!
  Oh and last but noot least.... The CLP.... really made me dee all of you guys.... BIG TARR from Bingo Star!!!!!! (one 'R'... on star noot errr the tarr bit).
  PS Tried ter thank everyone by each name. If a missed one or two names off am soz.... this is what 'appens, this iz the stress of modern life.... yer try ter thank everyone individually, yer miss one name off by accidentation, then yuv offended the name yer left off and yuv offended them BIG!!!! When the last thing yer did want ter do in the first damn place waz offend anyone, but yer do end up offending them.... loook all... no offence mean't..... ahhhhhh a just can't take this stress anymore.... it's too much.... just too much for the mind!!!!!!!!
  
  CLP - WHATTA COINCIDENCE..... Everytime a wreet on the blog about aviation.... a few dees later an aeroplane crashes... 'appened with the tragedy in Italy last year with the Spanish Airlines!!!!!
  Now a see an american pilot 'as stuck it in the drink, after coming inter contact with a load of birds that blew the 'eart out of 'is engines!!!!
  Reminds me of Ukraine last year. A goot inter contact with a beautiful bird and she blew the 'eart outta my engine... and a nearly turned ter the drink - know what am sayin'!!!!!!
  The pilot of this plane is a BIG 'ero for 'is split decision... decisions ter stick it in the drink after only gettin' ter 3,000 feet.... No doubt about it all... but a can tell yer why the plane survived so well!!
  'e stuck it in a smooth.... ish river noot the ocean. Yer see if yer do an emergency landing in the ocean yuv goot waves, roughness of the sea ter tend with. Ave yer ever driven an F1 car at 150mph on a track with 1.5 metre bumps every metre??... NYET!!!!!! (And that's being generous)
  Stick it on a city river, yuv just goot pleasure cruises, plastic swans, wedding reception cruises and the odd mafia boat doing abitta smuggling ter avoid.
  Avoid them and yer 'PLANE SAILING' - know what am sayin'!!!!!!
  A smooth river is like driving an F1 car at 150mph along Silverstone race circuit after Wirral Borough Council ave 'ad their road speed 'ump speed reduction scheme engineers in ter relay the track, even though the area is covered by North'amptonshire Council... bad but noot as bad as the ocean!!!
  Dropping a plane in the river, first yer lose as much speed as yer can, down ter around the 150mph area - about as slow as a big plane will fly before it drops aka loses upward lift under yer winds. Then yer stick yer back end in with yer nose up and try ter bring the nose down, using yer wing flaps ter lose speed. The only problem yer engines 'anging down will cause a BIG splash as they dig in the water.... But if yer keep the plane totally level - which is difficult if it's abit breezy, then 'opefully it should come done relatively smoothly and the engines digging in will stop the plane VERY quickly!!!!!
  But if one engine digs in too much it can very violently turn the aircraft ter that direction and cause a severe impact and even break the plane up. It's a shame that when yer lose yer engines and 'ave ter drop it in the drink, yer couldn't really lose yer engines.... as a plane otherwise would land quiet smoothly on water!!!!
  Now yer might ask 'ow do I know all this..... a rode in the back of a black cab last week!!!!@!!!!!@!!!!
  
  Talkin' of dropping. Am surprised noot ter 'ear the exciting news yet of the little CLP/ Tash DJ!!!
  After reading CLP's commentations above, and some of the blogs, a really thought it waz gonna be a weekend visit ter the maternity ward for Tash and CLP.... a checked the blog before... no news yet all!!!!
  
  Also all, talkin' of good news ave 'ad some brilliant news of me own all, maybe 2009 is finally changing me life ter good..... all i'll say for now iz a waz in court on Fridee... i'll bang full details on the blog termoz.... that's if there's noot some even better news from CLP boy, about a boy!!!!!
  
  Das veedanya..... get me a banana fast.... GOURANGA ter yersens!!!!!!

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• 483. At 7:05pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  PS Annie G/ Lyndyloo - A used ter bore people with long posts when a wazza fencer..... but only bore deep 'oles for the posts errrr ter go in.... deeper the better!! Stops the wind blowing the fence over - know what am sayin'!!!!!
  
  What a am trying ter say iz don't worry about long posts and big bores.... sometimes it's needed!!!!!
  
  Chow!

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• 484. At 7:46pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Did I mention how "hot" Kevin Peterson is? swoooon...... xx

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• 485. At 7:49pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Oh and BTW Bingo.... it's not that I wouldn't long post.... It's just that I cannee... the blog site sops me :((

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• 486. At 7:51pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  That should have been stops me not sops me xxx

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• 487. At 7:59pm on 18 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Hi Lindy and Bingo and anyone else who's lurking - how is it Sunday night already?!
  
  I managed to lurk briefly during FNWC and saw the amazing and very kind offer from Tobes to Chezza - rendering her speechless must be a first (LOL!) - but I wasn't on my own 'pooter so felt that I couldn't be cheeky enough to log on there and contribute.
  
  In all the excitement did we ever find out what CTD's original big secret was?
  
  I've made a significant decision today and am now all nervous about it, but although I don't want to seem like a drama queen I can't say any more just yet, as there are things still to be sorted out. It is either an excellent and wise decision or a very foolish one and I don't know which yet!!
  
  And to Gingembre and Rosie (the Spurs one) - I suppose 1-1 isn't unreasonable in the circs but I was horrified to hear them go behind. I can't remember any league table, even back pre-Premiership that has been so tight as this one - 2 points covering 8 teams!!
  
  Surely it can't be Monday morning and work again in only 12 or so hours? Noooo....
  
  Happy evening all
  
  df
  
  
  
  

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• 488. At 8:16pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  Ello Derbyfi And Lyndyloo.....
  
  Lyndyloo and anyone else who's aving trouble blogging.... in the words of The Fonejacker's Terry Tibbs.... "TALK ter me, TALK ter me".... don't worry a will.... A used ter ave the same problem on the blog and a discovered a flaw in the blog operating systems.... The software doesn't like the 'and' sign. Yer know the one that looks like an eight gone wrong or a plus sign. Yer know the one that looks like the one yer maths teacher used ter use... alot!
  I used ter start all my blogs with "ello CLP... 'and' all" but with an 'and sign' and wondered why none of me damn blogs ever goot through!!!!!!
  So remember all.... avoid the 'and sign' and the 'plus' and all will be ok!!!!
  And if yer do do a post and it fails ter show. 'it backspace ter get yer commentation back... check it big and a bet yuv accidently put an and sign or a plus in there that's only gonna lead ter a minus - know what am sayin'!!!!!!
  
  'ope this 'elps!!!!!@!
  
  Tatty bye.... am outta ere!!!!!!
  
  

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• 489. At 8:17pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  &

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• 490. At 8:17pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  +

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• 491. At 8:18pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  Wooooooow..... wow damn wow!!!!!
  
  After putting me 488 on, ave just decided ter check the & and the + and they've both shown??!?!!?!?!?!?!
  
  Soory, maybe they've fixed the blgo software and am totally wrong...... soz all ignore me 488 commentation!!!!!!
  
  Chow!

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• 492. At 8:20pm on 18 Jan 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

  Maybe a good job am noot tryin ter crash land a plane!!!!!!!

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• 493. At 8:27pm on 18 Jan 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

  Thanx for the ideas Bingo- though I don't tend to use either... and there's no real pattern to it... sometimes I have a relitavely long post one minute then it says I have problems and can't post again... don't ask me? Have watched the skating and I love it.. was a big Torville and Dean fan when I was growing up.
  
  Oh and Hi Derbyfi xxx
  
  Luv
  Lyndyloo
  -x-x-

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• 494. At 8:30pm on 18 Jan 2009, Tobesterr wrote:

  Derbyfi,
  
  How the devil are you?
  
  I'm sat here having a beer (naughty on a Sunday) watching the big NFL games from the States.
  
  I know, I know, not many Brits get it, but I love it.
  
  Got you guys to chat away to, what could be better?
  
  Yeah, after 3 days as a member here, I got CTD speechless? What do I win? :)
  
  Tobes

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• 495. At 8:51pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Tobes
  
  I'm lurking! Still speechless, but lurking!
  
  Chezza

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• 496. At 8:53pm on 18 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Hi Tobes - not sure what your prize should be - maybe a weekend in the blog shed with all the beer you can drink?
  
  I used to love NFL in the early days but went off it when it wasn't on mainstream TV any more. I refuse to pay for S*y but do have freeserve these days which gives a bit more choice but I'm not a huge TV watcher - just certain programmes, as some of us were discussing last week before you joined in.
  
  Having a dry night tonight, with an early start tomorrow but munching on a pretzel or two all the same. Enjoy the game!
  
  df

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• 497. At 8:55pm on 18 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Hi Cheryl. Stopped smiling yet?
  
  df

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• 498. At 8:56pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Noooooooooooooooooooooo!
  
  Don't forget the Next button at 500 posts chaps!
  
  
  
  NEXT .....

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• 499. At 9:01pm on 18 Jan 2009, derbyfi wrote:

  Hey Tobes - I don't suppose you're also best mates with a certain Mr H Donald of that well known four-man Manchester beat combo Take That?
  
  If so and you could also effect an introduction there our Cheryl would die of happiness and I'd not be far behind.............but then I could sneak into Diva mansions and purloin that ticket she has for next summer's gig...............hey that's not a bad idea!
  
  Pity a) I'm actually a fairly honest and trustworthy woman and b) I've no idea where she lives except it's in Essex! LOL!
  
  Don't think he and a Moto GP/NFL fan would have too much in common though! Never mind - back to square 1!
  
  df

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• 500. At 9:07pm on 18 Jan 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

  Fi ...... I live in Suffolk but migrate back to Essex for worky stuff .... !!
  
  H Donald .... hmmmm.
  
  23 hours til Russell Brand ...
  
  
  
  NEXT ..................!

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