So why the big paws ?
I have no idea why...
...yesterday's blog was delayed so long. Maybe the cold is getting in between the cyber bits and bobs.
Freezing in London this afternoon but beautiful at the same time. A huge sunset over Primrose Hill. A truly magnificent sight.
Thought of a new ruse... bought Bill bryson's book on Shakespeare today. Only forty pages in but absolutely brilliant. He's so clever but never exclusive or condescending. Those who can, buy and we will have one a month, what say yee all ? Not original I know but why not ? In twelve months we'll all be twelve books wiser.
Come on gang.
In other news, Beth being really naughty at the moment, fortunately wife being even naughtier ! Ha ha.
Tried to fly three days this week, thwarted by the weather EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Ordered my first ever, I think, brand new car today. Did the whole computer spec thing and everythin', very exciting. Should be here in May, they say.
Also, been out every night this week with Natasha to the same pub and had the same main course, making it five in a row tonight. I am becoming that lamb. Hilarious, we are making the most of our free time before baby D.J. shows his/her face.
Loads more going on, will fill you in next week.
Two thousand and nine already way too busy but that's the way we like it.
CLP.
2009.
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Oh my, I am so excited at being the first to make a comment I can't think of one!!!!!!! I nearly was involved with the programme tonight but was queueing in the bank when a witheld call came through, obviously, my good manners meant that I had to reject the unknown call (nothing to do with witheld numbers giving me the jitters)!!! and it was drivetime ringing me about my request, Oh no!, I rang back but was too late. My daughter was relieved, the prospect of my stuttering and laughing nervously to the nation was possibly too much for her. (Not to say I wont try again)
Good Idea for the "Book Club" Will give it a whirl!!!! Thanks Drivetime for getting my pulse racing today.
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I think Babies are born better behaved these days. Infact you probably won't even notice the change in your lives.
My friend visited recently with her 6mth old and all was well till she left the room to go to the loo. The baby started screaming and my efforts to calm it made matters worse. Infact I think I really scare them, and visversa.
Clodagh, loved the Puffer fish story.
Seems a few on here love NYC. Has anyone been to the River Cafe under Brooklyn Bridge?
Rosie Great choice love that Elton John track.
PP
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Hurrah CLP yes indeed Bill Bryson. Hilarious.
If you haven't already, read my favourite, The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid.
Marvellous.
Clodagh.xx
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And. If it's sunsets you want, try the North-West coast of Ireland.
I'm sure somebody will explain to me why this is, since science has never been my best subject ever since I was put in detention for trapping the school bully's head in the fume cupboard (he SO deserved it, mind, fancy puttin' tadpoles in the centrifuge); anyway, where was I..oh yes, sunsets. Yes, twice now I have had to stop the car and just drink in, awe-struck, the most spectacular rainbows over Donegal.
And yes indeed, cold doesn't matter a jot when it's sunny. You just wrap up and let the sunshine warm your spirit.
What's a spot of gangrene when you're smilin'.
Clodagh.xx
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And don't mention Netball can anyone see the sense in being in a short skirt and tee shirt in the freezing cold all to toss a ball through a hoop. The Netabll team were a snobby lot and took it oh so seriously.
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Ok............am now in a huff! No one said NEW BLOG!
So I posted this rubbish on the old one:
Catching up.............
Chicken liver - or liver of any kind......Bleeaagghh! No way!
Beetroot........don't like it pickled but have had it cooked and that was really nice - but with chocolate? Not too sure about that.
Perhaps Bondy can take that mission on - as he declined the earlier one - and let us all know? LOL
Thought you'd get away with not reading it didn't you? Eh? Too bad!
LOL..........x
df
p.s. no-one gave me permission to open my wine - but I did it anyway! That's the sort of wild rebel child I really am!!
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I thought the first song on ARF was supposed to put you in the mood for the weekend.
The only mood it put me in was to find the the tallest building in town and jump of the bl**dy roof!
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Aunty Karen
The song brings back memories for me of being in a Rib anchored off a beach in Majorca with some good friends.
Swimming ashore for top up's of bottles of wine and having a real good laugh. However the waether turned and we had to tie everything down and battle through some pretty bad weather back to port. Non the less we laughed along the way and we all got drenched.
Song's memories I guess.
Right off to a Val Doonigan night. Sausage and Mash and you have to wear a Val Doonican type jumper.
Evening All
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Bye PP - that's quite sensible attire in these temperatures!
df
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Derbyfi, I've just poured a glass so count me in.
I'd love to hear more about Beth being naughty CLP, so what is she up to bless her?
Debbie x
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Was E-spot early? was concentrating on decorating and just about missed it. May have been Sal's singing along that caught my attention.
Has Chris put in a bid for Ronaldo's battered Ferrari?
Scuse me must dress for the Archers at 7-03.
Cheery from WARM Skye.
Rob
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Rob - enjoy it whilst it lasts!
What does one wear for the Archers? Wellies and a bit of straw?
df
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Hi Chris
I think Beth is being naughty because she knows that something is about to happen, to change her being No 1. You know what it is like when dogs see suitcases, they start making sure that you know that they are there.
Has the new car got room for the baby seat, and all the stuff that you have to carry around with you these days?
Have a good weekend.
Love Mel xx
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Two pints of lager and a packet of crisps, please.
Damn.
Forgot. 9 days in on the January alcho-free detox.
Oh well. Anyone up for a FNOJC?
Way busy week this week. All the year end numbers crunched, Mrs MfR's car is still a tad poorly and my brand new super-duper car had a spell in hospital too.
Tomorrow, I am sneaking out for a new tat.
I reckon that this economic downturn is the 911 of recessions.
Hear me out. This is unlike anything we've had before and I don't think that things will ever be quite the same again, although most of that is a good thing (ie 100 and zillion per cent mortgages etc). Interestingly as well, the companies that are failing (well, most of the high profile ones anyway) seem to be the ones that have been struggling for some time, but have got by due to the endless credit that has been available, and that has ultimately caused this turmoil. Ergo, this is now sorting the wheat from the chaff, or in other words, only the strong survive. A sort of fiscal evolution, if you like.
Blimey. See what I get like when I haven't had a drink?
Last thing. I see that Dave Dee popped his clogs and joined the great band in the sky, bless him. He was a copper before joining a band and whilst on duty in 1960 he was the first on the scene at the accident that killed Eddie Cochran. Legend has it that he took Cochran's guitar from the wreck and gave it back to his family.
You didn't know that did you pop fans?
Peace and love
MfR
PS DDDBM&T
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derbyfi, send me the recipe and I'll try it.........
I'm up for a book a month..... have to be an audio book though, that will help kill my 3 hour daily commute.....
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Is a 911 of a recession worst than a F40 of a recession?
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Quote from Stewie on my Family Guy calendar, "Another baby? But, I'm the baby. Why the deuce would they want to replace me? My, my cheeks are pinchable"...... LOL
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Now due to my rotten cough I would like permission to have bmy own FNP&BC? Lyndyloo xx
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Just checking in to see if anyone is around for the FNWC!
I have been very busy since I got home from work: cooked a very modest meal, have cleaned the kitchen, the bathroom, and have completed two loads of washing, and am now armed with a very large glass of wine!
To explain: one of my New Year's resolutions is to undertake the housework on a Friday evening, rather than cleaning for ever more over the weekend. It's the future!
Matt: I know you didn't mean to be flippant - I really know you didn't. But Dave Dee did not "pop his clogs". The man has been battling cancer for three years and probably died in utter agony. I feel just a little sore about this, because my gorgeous brother died two years ago, having battled cancer to the very last moment. I'm just saying this to you because sometimes we say things, and we don't really understand the enormity of what we are saying! But Peace & Love to you too, and I mean that.
C xx
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Just doing catch up - haven't finished. Got no further than Bingo's post yesterday and am so moved. My heart goes out to you Bingo and I so agree with everything you say... I sincerely hope that part of this credit crunch and the world's diminishing inclination to 'buy, buy, buy' is a real c-change and is part of the earth's move into 'the age of aquarius'...
more later, when I've caught up
jx
ps am loving this broadband at home malarky!!!
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Rosieposie - when you've come down off cloud nine can you find that recipe please - Bondy's up for it!
A book a month - deffo CLP - should read more than I do. Do we have to buy that one you've already started and catch up?
df
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Still playing catch - up, but OMG Debbie, wow, gosh and blimey...
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Chrissie
You're quite right and I do apologize.
We lost Mrs MfR's father to cancer almost exactly a year ago so we know only too well what a dreadful thing it is.
It was a poor choice of words and I hope I haven't offended anyone.
Peace etc
MfR
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Evening each
Chris: Have not come across Bill Bryson, but will now look for him on Amazon. Why don't you join the FB Bookshelf thingy? We're all on there with our comments. Haven't updated mine for a while though.
Evening Chrissie. Have my first glass of red to hand. Just home and fell over in the dark garden putting my bin back. Have a bloody knee and shin and a bit out my finger. So, I need my Pinot Noir!.
xxxx
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Matt: I am not offended, not at all - and I really mean that.
So many of us have been affected by cancer in our families at some stage and it is truly awful, because we are powerless.
Please believe me, I have also said things on this blog that, on second reading, I wished the ground would open up and swallow me.
Maybe I'm a little sensitive and the bleach and Cif are getting to me!
Love, C xx
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Awww Matt, I'm sure you've not offended anyone, particularly not Chrissie. We met up in Glasgow in December at the Scottish meet and, let me tell you, she has a great sense of humour and is just lovely.
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Hi Annie:
Oh, I sympathise, I really do! Falling is my worst nightmare - well, that and spiders, but we are NOT going there!
I hope you are alright - don't want to sound like Dr Kildare (other doctors available) but you need ice - right now - wrapped in a tea towel (or whatever) on your knee, shin and - what the heck - your finger. I know, you don't want to, but trust me, it will help!
I have to join MrS in the main ballroom at the moment - QI is starting, but I hope to return later for an update!
C xx
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Derbyfi- I'll dig it out, give it a go and if it's a success will post it on FB...
....not come down from cloud nine just yet, it could be a while!
R x
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Thanks Chrissie, will do. Am watching QI too.
Funny you should mention spiders. Coming in the front door, whimpering after falling over, switched on light in hall - and there was a big bu**er looking at me. Didn't have time to get the little spider hoover, so just squashed the swine with a tissue!
You realise now why I need my glass of red, don't you??
xxxx
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Annie-G, hope you are okay.
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Falling over and being attacked by a giant spider..... hmmmmmmm sure you're okay?
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Red wine cures lots of things Bond, so am taking the cure.
xxxxx
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And no, didn't bump my head. Well, just a glancing blow on the gate.
Don't think I was hallucinating?
xxxx
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Annie G the port & brandy is certainly having the healing properties my Grandma told me it had too : ) xxx
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Chris
Good shout on the book of the month.
Bill Bryson is a top bloke , I've read most of his stuff but not the Shakespeare one yet.
Perhaps you could get the author to be on the show.
Now that Richard and Judy have been banished to the wilderness of digital TV there is a gap in the market.
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New-C - re your new year's resolution - how about giving up the house work at all until it really needs to be done... I find it's only about once every quarter! And then a good clean at spring time when the light comes in at a certain angle and you think oh boy that's minging!
jx
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Hallo new kid on the blog. What books has Bill Bryson written?
I loved the Richard and Judy book club.
xxx
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Oh, the red wine must be kicking in. Forget to say hallo to RobfraeSkye too. Do you know my friend Brian who runs the Skyewalker Hostel??
xxx
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Annie - his Notes from a small island (i.e. Britain) is good. Haven't read many others but must look that Shakespeare one out now!
df
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Thanks df. Will have a look on Amazon.
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Annie
He has written a series of travel books, one about Britain as an American (Notes from a Small Island) and one about America as an American who lived in Britain for many years(The lost continent: travels in small town America) amoungst others.
He has also written an account of growing up in America just after the war (The life and times of the Thunderbolt Kid) and a Brief History of Nearly Everying which does what it says on the tin.
He very clever and humurous and very readable.
Hope this helps.
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Gotta go now - good night all.
df
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Reminds me of the book: Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer. It's all about an American Fighter Pilot in Europe during WW2. Not sure who wrote it though.
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Thank you muchly all.
Night df. xxxx
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good night derbyfi
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Sorry I'm late!!!am I in time before all go to bed?
Beesmum xxxxx
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Just had a look on Amazon for his books. There's loads. Where should I start? Anyone got any suggestions?
xxx
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Evening Bsmum. Hope you've got a glass in your hand. Feeling rather lonely in the FNWC.
xxxx
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Sorry Annie are you ok? all your cuts and bruises sorted?
Obviously CLP does not know about Bloggers who read!!!!!
Bees xxx
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Hi B, I have glass in hand and puter on lap... ah bisto
jx
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Hi Jen !!
Bees xx
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Hi - how's it hanging?
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Similar situation - laptop on table by my side - mouse on knee wine glass full - sigh!!!!
Bees xx
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Hiya: Annie, what a night you are having - you were so brave with the spider, but I suppose you really had had it UP TO HERE by that point!
Did you get the ice? I know I am being strict, but one has to be!
Jen, yes, you are quite right - but I have lived too long in denial - my house needs some urgent attention, even though it was cleaned thoroughly on Hogmanay, which is Scottish tradition. Even the rubbish in your bin must be disposed of, before "The Bells" at midnight on Hogmanay. Yes, we are all quite mad!
Re: Bill Bryson - he has written so many really good books. As New Kid says - Notes From a Small Island is terrific, but my favourite is A Walk in the Woods - he undertakes a trip through the Applachian Trail in the USA - the home of the grizzly bear, amongst other delights. It is an absolute scream - I had to stop reading it on the bus, because I could not control my laughter. And of course it's full of hair-raising stories. The man is a genius.
Be back soon! Almost time for Shooting Stars - wacky, I know, but it has to be done!
C xx
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Bet you're warmer than I am though...
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Why Jen - ? must admit - no frost last night but tonight making up for it!!!
Hi Chrissie too -
Bees xx
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I've made assumptions I guess - I live in a little flat (maisonette) and don't have the right sort of attic insulation with a poxy night storage heater which is worse than useless. However, the picture I have of your home is beautiful, large, centrally heated and WARM!!!
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Ty for explaining mrsmaryevans tis so frustrating when u dont know what things mean! I have been very busy this week so have still not tried the..egg -toast.. thingy with my tempermental toaster so dont know on that front. I also didn't get to hear first ARF ...what was it? By the way the ty bit was for your mrsmaryevans the rest is general!! lol
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Right, off to order Bill's books from Amazon.
Know just what you mean about Hogmanay Chrissie. My mum was from Glasgow (Maryhill) and I was brought up cleaning windows, hoovering, etc on New Year's Eve.
We know, don't we, that if the house is not clean on Hogmanay, it will be manky for the rest of the year.
xxxx
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Wow that takes me back Jen - used to take to my bed in my flat - frozen to the bone with two duvets - top floor - all outside walls and a night store which didn't work over well!!!
It is certainly not beautiful stuck on a ticky tacky estate not too large either but tis warm! only because the central heating has been full pelt 24/7 since we got back from bolt hole!
Bees xx
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Blimey Annie - I'm in trouble then - cobwebs on my cobwebs already!!!!
Bees xxx
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C- I too am a Scot and I reckon I had many, many years of bad luck because I never took my knitting off the needles in time for the new year!
B - when you bolt-holing again?
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Jen not for a while unfortunately - loadsa work.
Do tell knitting needles? That's one I've not heard before!
Bees xx
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Bsmum: Me too!! Never listened to my mother!!!!
xxx
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I can't believe how filthy this place is! never used to but you get to the stage - what the heck!!! and my mother always had a lady who did!!! Lost mine yonks ago!
Bees xx
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I was always told that you had to have a super clean house with everything sorted and finished, including any knitting you might still have. Ergo, you couldn't have any knitting on the needles at the bells or it was bad luck!
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Annie - btw Mr B on his way to kiss all your poorly bits better!!!
Bees xxx
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I really, really want a cigarette - anyone able to help me out here. I gave up September 1st, and have lapsed one or two nights inbetween but tonight ... gosh, I really would love to have a smoke.
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Oh, Bsmum, tell Mr. B I would love that!!!!! Am enjoying virtual kissing better.
Jen: Off for a fag. Will have a puff for you.j
xxx
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Noooooooooooooooo Jen - said at the time -well done you - we all wish we could stop - stick with it!!!! Gives you wrinkles - totally bad for your skin - makes you smell - causes all sorts of problems
Bees xxx
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Oh dear, if only I'd known it was all about having a clean house at New Year then I could have saved myself sooo much trouble! I'm not too good at the whole house work thing... I can never seem to leave a spaceon a flat surface.... anyone need a top up? Lyndyloo xxx
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Bums. Where did that j come from?
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Great - fat lot of help you two are!!! :)) - so basically you are both going to help me by going off and having a fag... puff it out in my direction, please!
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Thank you Lyndy, much appreciated.
xxx
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Thanks, lou
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Yes ta Lyndy - on my way for a top up as we speak!!!
Bees xxx
Annie - Mr B is grinning -!! sad!!! - could have done with you here today - grumpy old man or what!!!!!
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What are they like Bsmum? Man in cupboard was, as usual, grumpy this evening. Only stayed an hour. Couldn't be arsed with the grumpy old bu**er.
xxxx
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For the first time ever I am watching CBB and I don't know who anyone is... except I recognise little me
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Sorry Annie, have I missed something in my weeks of no-blog... do you have a grumpy ole git in the cupboard? How does that work? Do you have to feed him? Do you have to pay him? Does he belong to a union?
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No Jen - don't go there - dreadfull programme - who is little me then?
Annie - he flitted off to have a nap this afternoon - during working hours I may add - scuse me - just about to give myself a 200 percent rise!!!!!
Bees xxx
at least your one only stayed an hour!
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Jen: Very old friend. No, don't pay him. God, he'd be worth about tuppence.
Let him out when I need him. Which is not too often, given he's a grumpy old git.
xx
He used to be a Union person so you get the idea - argumentative bu**er.
I feed him now and then, but it has to be veggie.
xxx
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I may have his name wrong - the spoof spy film (austin powers) - I never saw it but I believe the baddie had a smaller version of himself called little me?
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Bsmum: I have often thought we need to get a licence to keep a man. Renewed every year (like a dog licence?).
xxxx
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Ah ha with you now Jen
Annie brilliant brilliant idea yearly renewal - now wow that would be interesting!!!
Flowers every week without fail - Can I help you with anything my love - do you need more shoes? Where did all that go!!
Bees xxx
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I have to stop watching this programme - it's eating into my soul!!!!
Re licensing - good point - but after 2 1/2 years on my own, girl... I'm loving it!!!
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Lyndy how many port and brandys have you had?
Bees xxx
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It was mini-me!! DO you know that the actor that plays Austin Powers shares the same name (almost) as my next hubby? xxx
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Right, I'm getting rather pissed. Have to go and wash my wounds and slather on the germolene.
Off to Farmers Market tomorrow morning. Can I get anyone anything??
xxxxx
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D'you know Loo, I did know that...
OK I'm lying!
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Beez I've only had the one but I'm on medication (eeek!!!) feels warm and fuzzy now though... Do you think I might be able to apply for a man license and will that mean that I'm entitled to one? xxx
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Jen best time of my life was between hubbys' - he knows I would still be single today if I hadn't been "forced"
he also knows I would probably still not be here!! only so much grump!!!
Bees xx
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Lyndy you can have mine any day!!!
Bees xxx
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Lyndyloo: We need that next hubby checked out child...... Fb if you please.
xxxx
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Sorry, Annie, I really have missed weeks and weeks of the blog - what with no broadband at home and new (sort of) job so couldn't do at work apart from sneaky bit once in a blue moon...
why is Mr B slathering over your achey bits and why are you now resorting to germolene?
BTW - could you get me some blue cheese pasties?
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Jen- just for a minute there.... he he!! and Annie I'd love another P&B but I fear I may have had enough already xxx
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Annie - rhymes with tricky!!!but I aint telling - re your Lyndy query
Bees xx
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Loo - men and P&Bs : one is never enough!
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Hi All, Genuine Happy New Year (better late than not at all).
As the proud owner of about a million books which I promise to start reading every week, I love the new / old idea of a book a month. There's nothing like peer pressure to keep you on top of things.
I'm going to give it a go...having given up alchohol Monday to Friday, something needs to keep me occupied!
New car Mr. Evans hope it has isofix points in the rear for the not so distant arrival.
Strange isn't it? I had the snip because we decided we were happy with the two perfect creations (warts 'n all) we were blessed with, but I sort of want to be back in Evo's position.
God help me should the current Mrs.Milham read this!
Anyway, already broken one NY resolution as I'm on t'internet three parts socially relaxed as a newt....Despite this, I shall continue to read you lot for pleasure and dip in when I feel I can add something.
All the best xxx
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Jen: Blue cheese pasties? No problemo.
Keep up girl. I fell over earlier tonight. No alcohol taken, just a dark garden. Would be rather nice to have Mr.B slathering my achey bits, but will have to manage with the germolene.
xx
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Good evening Mr. Ripley. Have you partaken of the grape??
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I may just have had an inspired idea...
bear with me girlies (sorry Mr Ripley)
the grass is always greener, so why don't we swop the chaps instead of books once a month...
ok, now that I read that back it's probably best if I don't post th
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Annie told you and you lyndy - you can have him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good evening Mr Ripley nice to have you here on FNWC
Bees xxxxxxxxxx
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oops, too late...
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Jen YEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Bees xxx
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P.S watching 'The Italian Job' whilst watching this.
Is there a better film to watch at the end of a tough week when you need a laugh and a nostalgia injection?
"While you're at it, take the sleeves up. I'm not a bloody Gorilla!"
Life of Brian is banned.
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Bleedin' good idea. Now, who wants my grumpy old man in the cupboard??
xxxxx
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Meant 'Typing' obviously.
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Mr Ripley - you on More4 at the moment.... spookey!
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New fb group- Bloggers who swap! I think not!!!! xxx
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Mr Ripley I am suffering the film 48 hours and two males scrapping on the floor -one is a dog however and my foot has just been stamped on by a very heavy paw!! ouch!
Bees xx
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We could have The Multi grump swop shop...
I'll give you two hours cleaning, a bottle of pinot and my grump for an ironing basket full and your grump until monday week...
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Who's to say that swapping the chaps wouldn't work out for us?!
Bright Annie-G, not so much the grape as the Hop.
May move on to the grape if I can find another film to watch
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Lyndy I think those with the grumps think Yes!!
Bees xxx
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Mr. Ripley, do not combine the grape and hop. You will be seriously sorry tomorrow.
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Mr Ripley - I hope it does... variety 'n' all that.
Only thing is I have nothing to swop, what do I do???
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That's it Jen - 112 - I've had a Clodagh moment and all my wine now down my front dog looking at me as if I've flipped and grump - well as if he's going to clean it anyway!!!!!
Bees xxxxxx
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Hmmmm I think I'll just carry on my quest to find a Mr Loo and hope that if I do he doesn't have the grumps lol! xxx
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Annie = beer before wine, you'll feel fine, wine before beer, you'll feel queer...
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Jen, you need to pop out and find a Grump to swap.
Find the first 'Thing' you can and pass him on. What do you care?
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LOL.... Marvellous Mr R, I'm out there looking for something to swop!
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Am off folks. Wine finished and eyes crossed.
Night night.
xxxxx
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Night Annie - would you have a fag for me please on your way out?
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Ok, will blow it your way Jen. xxxx
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Right it's time for the last dose of medication in the form of night-nurse and a ginger & lime tea and then it's off up the wooden hill for me so I bid you all a very bon nuit xxx
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Lyndy: Am making hot chocolate. Night night.
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Night folks - who are going - cleaned myself up but there is still the matter of the sofa cover and carpet!!! and finding the contact lens I've just lost crying with laughter!!
Hey ho story of my life
Beesmum xxx
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Just seen the wine sleeve thermometer = not on any wine bottle but it's reading between 14 and 16 ... shurly shum mishtake...
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Temp doesn't matter Jen - just slug it!!!
Bees xx
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Sadly, B, it's not the wine temperature, it's the temperature of my room!!!!
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No film, or spillages, but am watching Ed Byrne on Live from the Apollo.
You'd love it...
Why do people despise Lenny Henry so much?...maybe not as funny as he once was, but a nice guy never the less!
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OMG - me too.... Really funny...
But tell me, is it true, Mr R, that chaps really can spend ages not thinking?
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OMG double duvet cuddle on the cards - need to send you warm dog and grump too - both in a huff because of my hysterics - no sense of humour - grump off to bed - dog splatt in front of me grumbling - and now f**tg oh joy! need to let latter out - bet he'll bark just to annoy me!
Bees xxx
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D'oh missed everyone I think!!
Annie, I fell over today too, walking the dog. Went ar*e over tip slipping on black ice - full poo bag went flying over my head and landed with a horrible splat in someone's drive. Luckily bag didn't break! My backside however is turning a lovely shade of black and blue! So I sympathise!!
And Notes from a Small Island is great!!! If you like Round ireland with a Fridge you'll love it!
Wrote a letter to my noisy upstairs neighbours today, posted it through earlier. Have not heard a peep from them since, am hoping it's not the quiet before the storm!!!!
Back tomorrow, stay warm and sleep tight all. Am going to take my camera out tomorrow, all this frost makes the trees look even more beautiful!!
T xxx
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Uh
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You losing it ripley?
Hi Tins - another black ice sufferer! ouch! at least I was in my car.
Bees xx
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You rest your case Jen?
Beesx
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Sorry. I was thinking that if I stood alongside the Beer fridge in my garage, I would be able to make illicit file swaps....ooh sorry...Jen will know what I meant.
otherwise, yes, losing it!
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Yo - Mr R, actually that helps. I promise if I am ever in the situation again where I feel compelled to say: Dearest, what you thinking... I shall refrain!!!!
Prehaps chaps are closer to 'attainment' than we are...
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I suddenly feel like a gooseberry - am outahere!!
Night chaps - need to catch up with a few bods just waking up (nearly) on other side of the world!!
Bees xxx
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I couldn't possibly confirm that.
This may sound wierd, but I've never chatted like this (ie:on line)...But it's just like going to a club (from memory), I wandered in and introduced myself to you and your friends, they responded politely and you chatted a little.
The next thing I know, they're all off and insulting me a little. leaving me chatting to you.
We should put this to Jeremy Vine. It could fill half an hour!
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I rest my case, Gooseberry, indeed?!
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And happy ny prof! don't think I've said to you yet?
Bees xx
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Ummm am I the only one left now, stood in the corner of the room, watching the dance floor and feeling slightly stupid?
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anyone watching bbc2 with the motown stuff? Grand...
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Nope, me here, after falling asleep on the sofa and just about to log off and creep upstairs.
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Hang on in there Jen - just need to catch up on my nieces shinannigans in NZ and Mr Bond will also be with us shortly - has to battle through the old snow to get home first though.
Bees xxx
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and of course debs!! Hi?!!!
Bees xx
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Yay, Hi Debs, haven't spoken with you for ages. It's amazing having broadband at home. I think I've said that several times tonight but, gosh,...
How's it going in D-world?
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Coolio = will hang in there then, B,
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Hello Bsmum!
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Kirsty and Phil on Channel 4 albeit the 'The Sunday Night Project' Would you care todanec with me? No! Don't blame you either....
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You don't want to know, really. You would wish that you never had that broadband.
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Ripley - get a grip!!
Bees xx
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Oh go on, todanec with me, failing that!
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Love to, Mr R.... I was just thinking how things don't change. How many years ago was it when it felt like everyone b@@gers off leaving me and a very embarressed chap... then he slopes off too.
Shall we...
btw, are we bopping, jiving, waltzing or pogoing????
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Saw that last week Mr R, it was funny but not one of the best.
Really must go to bed soon, I'll end up feeling completely shite tomorrow. Again!
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Debs, you know I will always gladly listen to you... care to share?
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Well, it is late...I was thinking the old two step to Careless Whisper...Bagsy I'm GM!
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To be honest if I started I would be here all night so best that I don't.
It's probably nothing that I haven't passed comment on before anyway.
But bless you thanks for that, that's very kind of you.
x x x
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Oh lorks... please!!!
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161 was to Mr R.
Debs, really any time... if I could I'd pass on my own email address. Take good care and remember you are worth SO very much. jx
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I do apologise - just have to keep popping over to fb to see if someone awake! so keep missing stuff! Debs - the old broadband is sometimes the only means of communication!!? When I lost fb the other week was in a flat spin! only to be proved by my sis turning up - no fb so no message and didn't know she was appearing for unwrapped pressies the following day!!!
I agree though - sometimes a bit on the ooops side!
Bes xx
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Re post 131
Did you not see the Jools Holland thing on NYE.
Lenny Henry is about as funny as a yeast infection.
He peaked in Tiswas and everything since has been frankly embarassing.
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Hi Aunty-K. I saw LH on Apollo tonight and was pleasantly surprised. He was funny, witty and up to date.... But then, everyone has their own funny bone I guess
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BTW = top gun is about to start... I've never seen it, is it worth a view?
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Hehe, I gathered it was meant for Mr R.
You see, that is one good thing about facebook. I can talk to people there in private. I'm very wary of what I may post at the moment.
Again, big thanks. And I am starting to believe that I am doing somethings right at least. That was a really nice thing to say, appreciated very much.
So, I must attempt to creep into bed without waking Mr Debbie. This is going to be fun.
Not.
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Good Night, D
Maybe I'll try fb one day!
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"Lenny Henry is about as funny as a yeast infection"
That comment is just so bad, so why did it make me giggle so much.
Sleep. Needed. Now.
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Go for it J, have a look on there. You can always cancel your profile and get out of it if it's not for you.
Hope to see you there one day then.
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Er.....
A: No
B: I agree he's not funny
C: Hugh Lawrie has a thriving career and he wasn't funny when he was suppsed to be.
I only asked, why the constant negativity and insulting of a man who's worst fault is that he's not as funny as he used to be.
And he used to be Very Funny!
Nice to meet you, by the way.
FAO Jen: Is this your Mum arrived to collect you and found me hanging around?
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Mr R - I'm SO embarressed!!!!
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I am off now, otherwise I will be here all night and as much as I want to....
Have to move a fat bassett off of a bean bag into the garden first. She hasn't moved for hours and she is snoring.
Here goes.
Nite JenEwan, Bsmum, Mr R, and anyone else still about.
Sleep well.
x x x
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Just before you go, if you haven't already, I like the anonimity of here, fb too real!!!
Good night and god bless, jx
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ITV2-check
Cold Beer-check
Jen- you can be my Wing Man Anytime...YeeeHaaa!
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Night Deb - for once I think I will hit sack before 1 am.
Jen - do please - fb good fun - just choose your friends and ignore any funny requests - e.g why on earth would I want a snowball fight!!?? There is an ignore button!!
Night folks -
Bees xx
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Night, b...
Mr R = you still up for a bit? Although I don't think I can cope with Top Gun... Tried it, ok - not for long, but gosh...
Talking of 'gosh' - one of my fav films - napoleon dynamite
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Waiting for the dog to come in from the garden. You don't have to reveal anything about yourself on there if you don't want to. Even go under a different name if necessary, others have. No photos or anything.
But I know what you mean about coming here.
She's ready to come in, can log off now.
Nite x x x
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Charlie Brooker's screenwipe - genius
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Jen, stick with it...We can do it.
I promise it becomes a lot more Human and interesting.
It's one of the 'Must see's'
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ok - on your head be it... I am back with it but not sure I'll be able to catch up having missed the first 25 mins!!!!
Are you sure about this?
Are you sure you is male?
jx
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Jen - Top Gun seen a zillion times - one of those know the words ............
you've got that lovin feelin
wowo that lovin feelin
plus a lot of other stuff in between and don't swtch off at end - brill toons played whilst credits rolling up ..
Off to bed to cuddle me cushions - yahoo no grump - in t'other room!!
Bees xxx
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Napolean Dynamite! Will try it
Charlie Brooker...Read him for the first time when RB and JR were so badly dealt with...He said exactly what I thought....Where can I see this screenwipe, it's not like TV burp is it? Harry Hill is Incredible!
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Gosh, just switched over again, now going to have to go back to it yet again and give it just one more go....
Night, B...
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Awaiting outcome of above with interest!
Bees xxx
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Charlie Brooker screenwipe is on at atrocious time tv, hidden away (and finished now!), but if ever you come across him absolutely well worth seeing. He used to write a column in the Grauniad's tv guide on Saturdays, don't know if he still does, but again, so worth reading.
Talking of JR/RB fiasco, I was listening to the programme that night and was absolutely appalled by the resulting witch hunt.
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Thanks B-sMum,
trust me, you've missed nothing but Character recognition in the first 25 mins.
Am I male? I have to ask myself that question.
Watched Mama Mia over Christmas with the CMM. and cried throughout.
Watched it again last week and did the same, especially the song where she sings about the little girl with the smile leaving for school (my 4 year old) and letting her go (my terrific father-in-law) on our Wedding day (letting his daughter go) Can't control myself.
Abba lyrics are the best!
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See, maybe I'm male!!! I've not seen mama mia and I'm not that fond of Abba...
For ages I've heard (and used) the phrase... I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you... Does it really come from this film or have they pinched it from somewhere else too?
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Oh! don't get me started, I was listening aswell, and the week before when he mentioned her with David baddiel.
Roll on the 24th when we at least get Jonathan back, let's hope he stays!
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I missed the week before! But yes, hello Jonathon.... I only wish the whole fiasco hadn't meant the end of RB on radio 2. I think the geezer is well under-rated and misunderstood... How crass does that sound! But really, I think he's amazingly talented and honest. Rare in this world.
How long before I can give up on this film?
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I think I ought to walk you home now young lady, and No, i would rather not come in for Coffee, I respect you too much!
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Thank you for the offer! Most kind, but I can find my own way! Thanks for the chat and have a nice evening...
jx
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I loved Old Russ, but I wouldn't rely on his honesty.
The show was lacking something from the moment Matt Morgan vanished and it never really recovered.
If M.M had remained or returned it would have been great, alas, 'twas not to be!
Try George Lamb's Podcast..No where near as funny, but great listening with very giood guests!
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Story of my life GSYTU,AKYSA!
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George Lamb? Who he?
BTW, this film is so pants...
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What???? I worry that this is terribly self indulgent for a radio 2 blog site
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I seem to have alienated all of your friends anyway, so in short.
GSYTU,KYSA is an acronym for God spare you to us, keep you safe always which is something my Grandma said whether we were there or not.
I like to say it: A-because I mean it.
B- because it's quite a nice catchphrase.
Well something like that.
You should try watching a film, without being on the web at the same time.
God, now I'm Nagging!
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Morning!
Interesting FNWC last night chaps! I was sooooo tired, so apologies for not making it.
Jen / MrRipley - I'm so missing Russ from R2. Only another 9 days til I go and see him live tho (for the 2nd time). His stand-up in unique, beyond risque, but absolutely from the heart hilarious. They say the first rlue of writing is write about what you know, and certainly his comedy is drawn from personal experience (as are most modern comics?). I 100% agree about Matt tho - the whole thin would not have happened had MM been there to reign in Ole Russ.
Oh well.
Bookclub .... yay!! Off to "that south american river site" after this to order BB's Shakespeare book - if there's any left in stock after CLP's recommendation!
Matt - new tatt? Do please tell. Pic on FB if you please???? I'm going under the needle on 6th Feb, and to be quite frank, cannot wait! Had the appointment booked since before my 40th last August. Still looking for a Tatt Partner tho to come and hold my hand ......
Diva Towers is de-christmassing today. Booooo. Altho it will be nice to get the house back to normal and tidy again.
Will pop back later for a chat!
Chezza x x xx
PS: Deb: He's behind you!
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PS: Is George Lamb worth a download then?
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PPS: Have just ordered BB's Shakespeare book - a bargain at 5.49 + P&P.
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Morning Cheryl (and any others lurking) - I ordered that book last night too, so will have to finish Paul O'G quickly before it arrives.
Got my sleep in (!) so am running a bit behind myself today but luckily we've no visitors coming this weekend so I can take it fairly easy.
Grey and cold outside, which doesn't encourage going out so maybe it's good that we have no dog at present. Better get that washing machine on..............gosh my life is so exciting!!
df
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Hiya
How busy were you lot kast night? I went out and got lashed with friends so am now enjoying a egg sarnie and working before going out again - the life in the fast lane!
I have read all of bill bysons books-inc the shakespeare one - for those without lots of money i suggest your library - thats I go and catch up on the books you are only going to read once.
super bp x
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Cheryl: oh no he isn't!
What are the chances of that eh? CLP brings on the 'H Spot' yesterday and today I'm going to see 'The Fonz' in panto.
Off to Milton Keynes after lunch, taking Mr Debbie's mum and meeting all his family up there. Should be fun after the fiasco on Boxing Day.
Regarding books, I'm nearly finished the latest Stephen King book, it's my bathtime book. I top up the hot water, bubbles and read, and read.
Hope you all have great Saturdays, catch up with you later.
Debbie x
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Decs now down and back in the loft.
:-(
But the house looks all nice and tidy and somewhat bigger all of a sudden!
:-)
Weird thing: i had a letter from the inland revenue today (so far so good) regarding a shortfall in my NI contributons for 2006-07 (why, I do not know - I was working and PAYE) but the odd thing is that it was addressed to me under my maiden name. I've been married for 13 years in May - why write to me under my maiden name?
Good job lady boss is out on monday as I feel I may be on the phone for some time to HMRC offices!!!
Oh - and the police rang. I found an iPod in December and handed it in, and despite their best efforts (bit in local paper etc) its not been claimed so hey ho - it's now mine to go fetch! How cool is that. And it's a better model than my pink pod!
Baggy - libraries are OK but I don't like having to read a book in a given time. Sometimes I get thru books in no time, but others take me an age to conquer. Mainly coz I only read in bed, and can only manage a few pages a night - don't like to kep my dreams waiting!!
Deb - say Hi to Henry for me! Heeeeeeeey!
Chezza xxxxxx
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I just don't understand the current craze for tatoos.
This is probably because I am old enough to remember when the only men, and it was just men, who had tatoos were sailors and those who had been to prison.
I think it such a shame to see a pretty young girl with a tatoo plainly visible. Have they given any thought as to what it will look like in 10 or 20 years?
This is not aimed at those bloggers with tatoos, just a general observation.
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Hello all! Debs, hope you're enjoying the panto ... oh no I don't ... oh yes I do ...
Cheryl, fab news about the ipod!! Lucky you!!
got to take my lovely daughter over to her boyfriend's soon, but just came on to say thank you thank you thank you to all the people who've sent in photos to the Rex Factor. I've just spent a lovely half hour oo-ing and ah-ing over some absolutely gorgeous dogs!!!!
Anyway, possibly back later
Much love
xxxxxxxxx
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Mrs Evans, my daughter's friend got her boyfriend's name tattoo'd in big letters on her thigh. She has gone off him now ...
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Ah the name thing - that's a whole other bag of worms!
Does one find a new partner with the same name or claim it was their parent's name?
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hi mrsmaryevans
even the famous are afflicted by the name thing. the wonderful mr johnnie depp had "winona forever" emblazoned on his upper arm when the two of them were betrothed to wed. when they subsquently split, he had it tweaked and it now reads "Wino Forever"!
I always wanted tattoos but didn't have my first until in my mid 30s (on my shoulder so probably not on display when i'm 64) , my second in my late 30s (right upper arm, so again probably hidden when I'm older) and my third will be my 40th birthday prezzie to me. Stars - on my left shoulder/upper arm.
my bugbear is facial piercings. metal bars in the mouth area (tongue, lip etc) MUST surely interfere with the ingestion of food. metal bars thru your eyebrow - eugh! and when you get old and your skin loses its elasticity, you will have holes in your face .... why????? I had my nose pierced many many years ago, but it just didn't feel right so i let it heal and now you would never know.
and belly button piercings - no no no!
men with pierced nips tho - i can live with that!
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Well Hello there
Just to say anyone lucky enough to be my friend on Face Book is in for a real treat... look at my sexy photo in a purple jumper.
I was in a purple mood.
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just a quickie...
Tatts - I have 2, both hidden from general view but able to show if and when wanted. Errol has.....erm..... more than I have fingers so a bit stuck there, on arms, leg, back and chest - and apparently on bottom of toes! I don't go there, so I wouldn't know.
I don't do names, but Errol has and has either covered them over or they are names of his kids so there's no getting rid of them. I think its a personal choice but it must be said that tatts have come a long way and is now regarded as an art form, and can be truly beautiful. At least I think mine and his are.
And CtD - agree with the pierced nipp, and me good man got his done for me within 2 weeks of us seeing each other. Apparently the worst peircing pain wise for a chap, and the look of agony on his face whilst it was being done could well testify to the fact.
Anyhoo - we are now off on holibob for a week, so won't be around.
Hoorah - I hear you cry.
laters,
MW, a! - and Errol x
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Have a grand holibob MW,a! and Errol (whose tats - the one's I have seen - are divine!)
Come back with all your limbs intact, and in the meantime I shall enjoy the respite from the pair of you absolutely wiping the floor with me at Scrabs!
CtD xx
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Evenin' all.
Tattoos.
HATE them. And even worse. Piercings.
Eeeew. Especially the tongue studs and shudder, those vile big open rings in th earlobes of, for some reason, bikers; you know the ones, the size of a pound coin that distend the lobe so you feel like gettin' the peashooter out.
Ew. Gives me the heeby-jeebies. Like those tribes that wear the plates in the lips. Urgh I've a face on me now like a chicken's bum thinkin' about it.
I remember when, as a teenager, the daughter wanted her nose perced. Now then, as I've already outed myself, I was a bit of a crap mother in the discipline area-or so I think it was perceived- encouraging her to do all sorts of things that others thought of as reckless, and so there were few things I ever used to firmly put my foot down over, especially in the fashion area. I do believe in letting people express themselves in whatever way they wish; it may not be to my taste, and as a Style Guru and Fashionista of COURSE I have EXcellent taste. Hahaha no, what the heck do I know. I'm not that arrogant.
I even sat on my disapproval when she went to Uni and smoked for a while; luckily, it was just a while and she gave the things up after a short while. However, bad manners, drugs, tattoos and body-piercings were a no-no. Ergo when she ran the idea by me about the nose-stud I did put my foot down, told her a little diamond was all very well but once she got tired of it, it would look like a large blackhead and she'd never get rid of it. So I had to endure pleas, tantrums and threats of suicide for a while till she got bored. But some years later, again, at Uni, she did get a tattoo, one of those Japanese ones, on her tummy. I kept my counsel, after all, she was now a young woman and it was no longer my business. But she knew my opinion on the matter.
Anyway. Fast-forward to a couple months ago. Looking pensive as we sat, happy and contented on our hotel balcony overlooking Galway Bay, she said to me,
"Mum?"
"Hmm?"
"Listen Very Carefully. I Shall Say Thees Only Once."
"What?" Says I, a tad alarmed.
"All those years ago, when you said I shouldn't get a tattoo...?
You were right. I bleedin' HATE it."
Marvellous. Music to a smug mum's ears.
Clodagh.xx
PS. And I'm glad I didn't get that revenge tattoo, a bar-code on me bottom with 'Best Before January 2005' underneath.
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PPS. PP.
How's the hair?
C.xx
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While I realise that all the bloggers are sophisticated and elegant and have their body art in places where only they and their loved ones will ever see them, this is not the case for a large percentage of the population.
The need to show off tatoos has led to huge amounts of flesh being displayed, which quite frankly should never see the light of day in a public place.
This applies to both females, the bare midrif, and males , is the vest really a good look?
As for piercings, don't get me started!
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Ah yes men in vests.
One of the most spectacular sights I ever saw was at breakfast in a hotel in the beautiful Mourne Mountains.
Ere. I sound like a bit of a dodgy character don't I, all this talk of hotels. Well, as I was saying, sat sittin' on me bar stool in the fishnet stockings and leopardskin basque, toutin' for business....
As if. Chance'd be a fine thing, I'd be far too worried about refunds to go on the game.
Anyway, there I was, readin' me paper and knockin' seven bells outa me egg, when a couple arrived in the dining room. The woman arrived first, in pyjamas. Yes, pyjamas. And not nice ones, the sorta pyjamas you'd be wearin' if you woke up in a brothel on fire. So that sort of got me attention. But then she moved over and revealed her other half. About 20 stone of hairy-armed, tattooed chap, hair like a busted sofa and extraneous flesh spillin' out his vest, sweat pants hanging on for dear life beneath the blubber; and the vest depicted a large, loud slogan;-
SURF ATHLETIC.
I don't think so.
What's the jackanory with the slogans? Another thing I don't get. And if any chap accompanied ME wearin' a vest sayin' I'M WITH STUPID I'd be binnin' him pdq.
Clodagh.xx
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Clodagh,
Apologies for coming down to brekkie dressed like that, but I had to leave my leather gear in the boudoir!
LOL
DD out
PS Great imagery though!
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DD.
You eejit.
Well don't do it again. Yous put me right off me runny egg.
Thank God yous forgot your leathers. I'd never eat black puddin' again either.
Clodagh.xx
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Evening all,
First off, what a laugh you lot are...Gently abusing a drunk virgin blogger!
CTD, why is it that eveyone I speak to about the whole JR/RB Fiasco feels the same way. Yet they still had to suffer the trial by media (which is ironic).
Secondly: George Lamb is terrific, he seems to be a really nice (intelligent) guy, and the podcasts are just full of fun and hilarious contributors.
I don't know who you would compare him to, but if you were to mix the Steve wright set up with JR's familiarity and CLP's inventiveness.. That probably covers it.
Give it a go, what have you got to lose.
Finally, you all seem to have animals, so will appreciate this..I Thought Tiger (He Cat) was acting stranger than normal this morning and when I went into the playroom toom to see how thick the frost was, I saw why...A Rabbit, the same size as him lying prone on the top patio! He then had a go at the Current Mrs. Milham whilst we were supping our morning cuppers in bed. I suggested that he has a plan and he's working his way up to her. She has been looking at him differently since...I'd like to see him get her through the Cat Flaps!!
Evening Jen!
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mrripley.
Great cat story; the daughter showed me a clip on YouBend yesterday, a cat filmed stalking its owner, hilarious. I'll try to think what it was called, but you might have seen it.
When I was a crap farmer's wife back at the turn of the last century, we used to own a Jack Russell called Biff, which often brought me presents such as the rat the size of a Grizzly which she dropped on my foot as I opened the front door. Once I had come round, I shrieked like a banshee and she gave me a right look that said, 'Huh. Well bugger off then'
Biff also used to do impressive press-ups on the front lawn. This was on account of she had a skin complaint which caused a rash on her belly, therefore she used to lie on the cool grass, back legs behind her, rubbing said belly by pushing herself up on her front legs. Press-ups, see. And this at the same time as the other Jack Russell would be tearing around chasing a football, dribbling and heading it in a way that would show up Wayne Rooney.
What with the 2 cats boxing, the short-sighted goose that harboured a deep and dangerous loathing for the wheelbarrow and, indeed, myself, dressed at the time like summat out of a dog act, it was less like a farm than Billy Smart's Circus.
Did I mention I was divorced...
Clodagh.xx
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Clodagh.
Makes my lot sound positively civilised!
Would loved to have witnessed the press ups.
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Mornin' all!
Happy new year to you all (know I'm a little late, but this is my first post of the new year!)
So, Bill Bryson is a superb author. Never afraid to take the rise out of himself for a laugh, as well as writing with huge passion for and knowledge of the topic. Funny and informative in one. A winning combination.
Wish I could order a new car but the inner scrooge in me wants to see how long my little Peugeot will last - 171,000 and counting! Any hint of what you've chosen Chris?
Cheers
Phil the pool man :)
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With apologies to all yet again for being the only night owl and sorry Mr Ripley for flitting off early on FNWC but - well - you and Jen seemed to be getting on just fine and my cuddly cushions (they have a name) were calling me!!!
Clodagh & Mrs E much as I love all on here -tats are tatt - noooo please don't. Took me years to get me ears pierced until a v nice?? geordie lass I worked with said they don't do clip on diamonds! Arm behind back - off we went to the nearest person piercer - ouch - flippin ouch - ouch - you do this for a living? and I have to do what? turn the darn things? allergic - to what -pain? just stick the gold ones in - just in case!!! I wear gold - all the time!!! Pleeeease !
That was bad enough but to sit there and have someone sticking a needle in me covered in ink! I think not!!!
You get my drift! although I did once use a felt tip pen to ............... you are all far too young.....
Beesmum xxx
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Ooh - first post of the day. Are you all having 'sleep ins' today then? :)
Interesting debate last night about tatts and piercings. I'm not a fan of tatts and would never have one but I know plenty who do - including some women friends older than me with the sort of discreet shoulder ones already mentioned so only revealed to key people.
One daughter's BF has quite few - plus ear and other piercings! Lovely lad though, and I keep my thoughts to myself.
Also have a cousin who put his first wife's name on his bicep and is now married to someone else - she makes him wear shirts that cover it all summer!
Cold again here - have a good Sunday everyone.
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p.s. to Clodagh - what are people thinking of coming down to breakfast in a hotel in pjs anyway? Treat it like your own home..........but perhaps not to that extent!!
Unless there's a fire alarm (never been in a brothel but have had hotel evacuations in the early hours - scary!) I'd not be seen in mine in public - although my poor postman does get to see me in a towelling robe at 7am quite regularly. He doesn't seem too taumatised as yet, but I expect will need counselling in the longer-term!
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morning
mrripley - thanks for the advice. will give George a go on your say-so!
Now, all this talk of tatts and no word from He Who Started It All -
Matt - have you been locked in the tatt shop all night? What did you have? Did it hurt?
Not sure of the agenda in Diva Towers today. Suffice to say there is a mountain of ironing to be conquered, it's also tempting to don ones wellies for a crunchy frosty walk down by the River (Stour). Mr Diva has requested a cottage pie for dinner so that's gonna have to be done at some stage too.
Disaster on the veg front tho - we may have to BUY some veg today as the ground over the allotment is just too solid to go digging up carrots, leeks and parsnips. The sprout stems are fine tho so maybe we'll just live on those til the ground warms up a bit!
Oh - and we had the bill in yesterday for the allotments (we have 3 plots altogether). 12 quid per plot per year. That's a pound a month. With running water. Not bad eh?!?!? I'd spend that and more a week if I had to buy all the veggies from waitrose!
Right, that's me for now. Laters!
CtD xx
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Hello
Don't have much of an opinion on tatts or piercings, each to their own I say. It's your body.
Panto last night was brill, Henry Winkler is just so cool. Even dressed up as Captian Hook the guy is just cool. And he obviously broke into 'Fonze' mode and gave us a 'heeeey'.
But the star of the show was a guy called Andy Ford who I have never heard of but was really funny.
Dancing on Ice tonight, anyone going to be watching?
Off for lunch now, back later.
Debbie x
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Good Sunday everyone I've just caught up with all your weekend shenanigans and the FNWC was very amusing.
I have a note for my absence but no excuses just very much in need of sleep.
Riding lesson yesterday was very interesting had a horse I'd never ridden before so was a learning curve on its behaviour before concentrating on the lesson.
I've been reading my mother's membership newsletter and one of her favourite racehorses has been retired from racing - Penzance - fabulous horse and enjoyable watching him race. We're currently waiting the arrival of the new foals especially the one from the latest star mare to go into the breeding programme - sometimes I find the breeding programme more interesting than the racing.
Next week is a quiet week for a change with only a volleyball training session and a party currently in the evening schedules so may get a chance to see what everyone is on about with CBB.
Currently have a rerun of ello ello and its the aniseed balls and germans pretending to be English - it's got me in stitches. Release the Bloodhounds - the comment back was Poodles was that the best you could do!!! classic
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Clodagh
Was the clip this one ....
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=muLIPWjks_M
to everyone else - enjoy!!!!
CtD xxx
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Cheryl. Yes indeed it was, thankyou for that.
I don't know why it's funny but it had the GD and meself in hysterics.
I think I'm gettin' cabin-fever lookin' after Renee, thank heaven I'm back to Dublin on Wednesday, she'll either turn me into a mass-murderer or give me brain damage if I hang around any longer.
Bless her. She's not been too well over Christmas-nothing major, just this nasty bug that's been going round. I had it myself and felt like a bag of sh*te all the time I was away, but then again I'm in me 50s and in perfect health, not 85 with a weak heart so I don't underestimate the impact it had on her.
But. Typically, she has been milking it somewhat. Now I know that sounds mean to any of yous not having to deal with elderly relatives but trust me, as they get older you have to be the Bad Cop or they'll have you running around in circles and huggin' your knees by the end of each day. I often think I have to deal with Renee in the same way I dealt with the GD as a small, strong-willed tyrant of a toddler, except if I tried to put Renee on the Naughty Step she'd deliberately fall off it and alert the Homecare team and the Fire Services.
I'm not kiddin'. I once came home from a trip to Manchester to the sight of a large fire engine outside the house, nearly had a heart attack. Upon bursting through the door, expecting to see Renee's charred body at the bottom of the stairs with the jerry on her head, I was greeted by herself surrounded by 4 muscular firemen drinkin' tea, eatin' jaffa cakes and laughin' like eejits.
She wanted the battery checking in the smoke alarm.
And it gets worse. "Oooh, here she is now!" says she. "This is my daughter. She loves firemen don't you? She's divorced, you know...."
And yous wonder why I've a bad mouth.
Clodagh.xx
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I could go on but I'd be here all day and I can hear a funny noise comin' from the wheelie-bin.
C.x
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LOL Clodagh - I feel your pain! My nan will be 87 next month and has us all running around in circles! Love her to bits tho - in small doses!!!!
x x x
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Evening each
Clodagh - I'm with you on the elderly relatives. Been there, done that with the mother. And still have 90 and 91 yr olds in Newcastle.
Back later, off to thrash everyone on FB.
xxx
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Thanks girls.
You know, I'm well aware that there are many thousands of people out there coping with the elderly, and thank God they do. We do need to care for them, we owe them that.
And there are those coping with parents with Alzheimer's, dementia, etc., I just don't know how they cope. I know I'm so fortunate that Renee, though I know I'm always bangin' on that she's nuts, has all her marbles in place. She's just bold, is all.
The stories I tell you here-as well as on Sir Pository the Togmeister's show-are the best side of Renee. On the right side she's caring, funny and with a lightning wit, You can tell her any joke and she gets it, you know what I mean?
But she has a very dark side. A side which I get to see more than most. And I know it's because she's frightened and lonely. I daresay I should be, too, at 85. She misses my dad, the DDF Eric, just as much as she did when he died, almost 20 years ago now, and I know she loves it when I act the eejit and remind her of him. So that's why I stay with her when I'm home. So she can look forward to my 'coming home', even though, in truth, I do nowt but tell her off, really. But she pushes my buttons and drives me to the edge of my sanity, the truth is that she simply can't let go of 'control', and let us help her. She has to dictate what will happen in every single area of life and cause mayhem, and it's infuriating. And I know what she'll do. She's driven me daft for 2 weeks now and been as bold as you can imagine. But Tuesday night, before I go back, leaving her all alone again for 3 weeks, she will start to tell me how grateful she is and what a good girl I am. Thus ensuring I feel as guilty as if I'd smacked her round the mazzard with a wet kipper.
When dad died, I was fairly pole-axed. But I didn't have regrets, he was full of life and humour and has left us with way more funny memories than most, so that today, though I miss him still, terribly, I can't think about him without smiling. But I worry that as and when Renee goes, I shall feel all those regrets and quite possibly beat myself up over them. Yes, I know that's wrong but there you are. Life.
So to all of you out there with the old dears peckin' at your heads, keep said peckers up. And a piece of advice given to me by my best, lovely friend recently, is the best I can offer.
When they drive you to distraction, Forgive them. It's surprising how powerful that is.
Ok. Sermon over. Am off to give out to her for stickin' a knife in the toaster to retrieve 'er crumpet.
Roll on Wednesday.
Clodagh.xx
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Ahh Clodagh. I'm getting to the point of retiring and thinking about how not to be a burden on my kids.
My son-in-law sometime talks to me like I have only one brain cell and we have a laugh about it after I've slapped him round the head.
But, as I work with older people and people with Dementia, I do so hope that I can make my own decisions about the rest of my life.
I definitely don't want my grandsons taking care of me, as happened to my Aunt in Glasgow. She would have been horrified if she'd known!
Perhaps I could be stuffed and sit on the shelf, giving out my opinions!!!
xxx
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Bless you Clodagh, and Renee.
My MiL is 76 and very childlike at times, sometimes it's endearing but sometimes so frustrating. I have to bite my tongue so hard that it hurts!
I have to remind myself alot that my husband has been brought up by a couple old enough to be my grandparents. It is very obvious in his attitude and behaviour, does explain alot.
She is almost deaf in one ear and just refuses to get a hearing aid. That's for old people you see.
She has a great sense of humour though and we often have great fun with her, she loves it.
Last night on the way to the pantomine she asked LM...... 'so darling, did you feed the ducks, with all the snow'.....'no nanny I fed them bread'.
Very fond of her. Mostly :-)
Debbie x
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Hehehe Deb - little big man is a sharp one eh?!? Looking forward to April - I bet he's changed loads since our trip to t'zoo last summer.
Something funny happened in Diva Towers in the dead of night last night ....
2.30 am and Mr Diva starts making odd noises in his sleep. Thinking he was sobbing (he never ever cries to my knowledge) I sit up in bed and show my concern, asking if everything is alright. He sits up, laughing like a drain and informs me "I've just won a race. it was great" , then goes straight off to sleep again, leaving me laying there relieved and chuckling like a demented eejit.
This morning he has no recall of the event, the giggling, the race - nada. nowt. zilch.
So funny tho!
Now, as Meatloaf once sang, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad: today we did a wellie walk (picking up holoiday brochured en route), and I made a sublime cottage pie. The mountain of ironing tho is still waiting to be conquered.
My tip of the day: wear jumpers to work - they don't need ironing!!!!
Chezza x x x
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Clodagh- How great to know who Sir Pository is (though to be honest it now comes as no shock) and how your stories have always made me laugh. I personally feel very privellaged to have had the opportunity to take care of my parents and even though I lost my Dad in Dec 07 and he gave me more than his fair share of problems I miss everything about him, his funny stories, his missives, his moaning at the tv and the newspapers and most of all his understated talents and love for me & mum.
Luv
Lyndyloo
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CtD - He wasn't listening to Dermot O'Leary on R2 on Saturday afternoon was he?
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Haha Cheryl. Bless 'im.
I was once startled outa me slumbers by the then rugger-bugger, farmer husband, who sat bolt upright in bed and shouted,
"Damn and Blast!!"
"What the..?" says I, nonplussed and clutchin' the duvet round me chest.
"Them bloody cauliflowers have buttoned."
And promptly fell back into a deep sleep, snorin' like a baby walrus.
It's bedroom technique like that that can turn a girl's head.
Clodagh.xx
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Oh YES and then there was the GBF after a skin-full in Galway.
Got up out of his bed, turned the radio on, opened the wardrobe door, climbed in and slept peacefully there till the next morning.
I left him there, of course. In fact I shut the door, an excellent solution to the snorin'.
Clodagh.xx
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Evening each - look out - man flu about! Virtual and real!
Phoenix -just love foals - all gangly and wibbly - had a friend who bred for riding stables - just couldn't get on full size horse - ever since put on back of race horse on springs - scary! and long way back down to the deck!!
Clodagh (230) that was not a good time for me to take a slurp of wine! Reminds me of my dear departed who shouted! well screamed actually - at P Charlie passing our then abode - on his way to Elgars birth place that she had two daughters!! Little did she know I for one was not suitable at the time!!
And 234 same situation nearly - bless her he went 20 years before her but she said she touched his cheek as she was ready to give up and said the same as he did - keep smiling - which is my NY resolution and I'm amazingly still smiling!
Annie - you need my nephew - going to leave whats left of me after anything usefull has been taken - for research - bit wary these days - keeps asking me if I'm OK? Uni - students - can't be too sure!!! Stick the lippy on - makes me look younger!!
Debs and all else - you all know my opinion of the outlaws! I did not choose them but they are still there! Well you have got to admire all those cards they keep getting from HRH. Just how long is a life sentence these days?
Finally before I clock himself round the head with his new internet radio thingy toy - (which has now found a station I can bear - just - 818. fm good times oldies - if interested http://media.thelounge.com/radio/26415.asx) word of warning about strange noises from men in the night - he may say he needs more bran in his diet but not good combined with chilli! Bad move Bees!!! Many years ago I may add but down each stair ?? -- then water in hand - back up each stair? -- eeew door slammed - off you go mate - spare bedroom! Been there ever since!
Night all
Beesmum xxx
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morning all. hope you're well?
Been at work all weekend (on nights) so haven't had time to catch up with the blog. Did manage to see Spurs lose again on tv though - hmph!
Will finish work in an hour then will be sleeping most of the day.
Hope you all have a great Monday, can't wait for the postie to come this week...spoke to a lovely lady from the beeb on Friday...she's posting the boot today - yippppeeeeeee
bonnet de douche
KWx
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Oooh, morning all. Keith, you lucky thing, all snuggled in bed while the rest of us are out on this miserable monday morning!
Well, I'm not out yet - sitting at home waiting for an engineer to come and fix my phone which has been out of order all weekend. Anytime between 8 and 12. What's the betting he turns up at 11.58???
See Jose was out and about yesterday! I bet he was laughing inside at that result. Will he be asked back I wonder????? I hope not - the ex supports Chelski so I do enjoy it when they lose!!! He can go anywhere but there!!
a propos of nothing, watched the Horse Whisperer again yesterday - I'd forgotten what a brilliant film it is.
Anyway, back to sitting and waiting ...
T xxxx
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two hundred and forty four. Yoravvinalarfarncha!!? I trust I find you all well?
Well done Rosie!!! Didn't hear it as I had a glass of wine warming on a bar...
Anyhoo, I now have very short almost white hair, a sore eye and still verra verra husky.
£100 per hour if anyone wants any vm messages recorded...probably good for about the next week I reckon...
If I get time I'll catch up, if not, I won't. I think that's fair to say.
twistin' my melon man
love
hazel
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...and the title of the blog is one of the fave jokes Chez Badger...
Bear goes into a pub and asks for a pint and a
packet of crisps.
The barman say's 'why the big pause'
'Because I'm a bear'.
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Morning troops
Ugh! It's so dark and windy today. I was up with the lark and went to sainsbugs before work, then as it was still raaaaaaather early, i nipped into the "Golden Arches" eatierie for brekkie.
Rant Alert:
Why is it that every time I place my order, I then get asked "any hash browns?" and "any coffee" and then even "any pancakes". NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I've told you what I would like. If I wanted hash browns, coffee or pancakes I would have asked for them!! It's sooo annoying.
Rant over!
Lots to do today - old lady boss not in today so radio on to ease me thru to 5.30 pm.
I'm not a fan of Monday's - I know it sounds daft, but I miss Mr Diva loads on a monday.
Hope you're all fine and dandy!
Chezza x x x x
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Morning all - weather suits a Monday doesn't it?
Loads to do this week - will probably be lurking.
Hope all in good cheer
Beesmum xxx
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Morning bloggers!
Monday and I'm back at work today. Have to nip into the Leicester office, pick up Booboo's pet passport from the vets, look after Mum a bit as she's now got the lurgy, go to see the old bill to try to pick out a scroat that may have been involved in an attempted break in at Chez Loo last year and then salsa tonight... good job I'm starting to feel better!!!
Have a good one all
Luv
Lyndyloo
& Booboo
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Ah Chezza don't get me started.
Recently I took a couple of friends into a posh store on Dublin's Grafton St. for breakfast, they do a yummy veggie breakfast as it happens.
Not that I'm a veggie, I'll happily eat summat that's looked over a gate as long as I don't have to kill it, ergo I'm not Vegetarian, I'm what's commonly called a Hypocrite. Anyway, they are, so off we toddled.
Incidentally I think that's what Nigella meant before she was put in the stocks and paddled. That if she was able to bring herself to kill a bear in the first place, she would happily wear its fur. And I agree. (I don't wear fur by the way but not because I'm on the high moral ground; I just don't think it's necessary in this modern age of thermal and even faux-fur fabrics, to hunt animals solely for their fur.)
Where was I. Oh yes, sat sittin' at the table, waiter comes over.
"Hello, yes, 2 veggie breakfasts and coffee, please, and could I please have one poached egg on brown toast?"
"Sorry?"
"Um.. one poached egg. On brown toast if possible."
"I'll have to ask chef.." says he, and minced off.
Back he comes.
"There is Eggs Benedict on the menu, madam. This is poached eggs."
"Yes indeed, ok, well, can I have the eggs Benedict then, but just one egg and hold the hollandaise sauce."
He looked puzzled.
"Ok. Look. I'll have the Eggs Benedict. This is poached eggs? But just give me one egg, and don't put the hollandaise sauce on. I'll pay the full price, I just don't want two eggs. Ok?"
Off he went again.
And back.
"Madam, chef says he cannot give you one egg, as he has to cut the muffin in two."
"Well, bin the other half, or eat it yourself, or frame the ruddy thing, I don't care, just give me one egg if you please... ah, look, never mind. Just bring it on, whatever."
And so it duly arrived. 2 eggs, 2 split halves of a white muffin, 2 rashers of bacon. And hollandaise sauce.
I should have had the veggie. Which, by the way, featured brown toast and had the option of a poached egg.
I'm growlin' as we speak.
And it's not the first time this kind of thing has happened. There's something about ONE poached egg that seems to fox them, and it's hardly important enough to incite me to a fury but it's the waste of food that does my head in.
Clodagh.xx
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Hi guys,
Hope you've all had a good weekend. I've been feeling a bit under the weather and coughing all night (perhaps the reason for feeling so miserable last week), but think am on the mend now.
Got a Wii Fit on Saturday, really fun I think but I'm pretty hopeless, Mr M is always brilliant at things like that. My nine year old loves the jogging, he'd never go for a jog in the "real" world but for some reason that appeals to him!
Bookclub idea is fab Chris, will try and get book from the library. Cheryl - I know three weeks isn't long enough to read a book, but they give you a PIN number now so you can renew online, I tihnk you can do it three times. You can also order books and have them delivered to your local library. They charge a small fee for that, but its free if you get your child to use their library card! I've just ordered a modern poetry book for my Creative Writing course and the follow up to Archie's War, a really beautiful children's book about the first World War by Marcia Williams.
Take care guys,
Em xx
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PS What was that cough mixture everyone was raving about a few months ago? xx
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Thanks for the library info Em - very 21st Century - will have to look into it!
I did a Creative Writing course too - it's brilliant, isn't it?!?
As for cough medicine - I'm a huge fan of Benilyn - the original version - but make sure you can curl up and sleep as it has a tendency to make you drowsy (probably why I like it so much!!!)
Hope you feel better soon.
And how's this for service: ordered the Bill Bryson Shakespeare book on Saturday at 9.30 am or thereabouts. Delivered to work address this morning! Well impressed ... now to start reading ..... may haveto try super_baggy's multiple books on the go trick: I guess there's a first time to eveything!
Chezza xx x x
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...please can I get a bit political for a minute?
Can you all text 'ceasefire' to 81819 as the Gu@rdian are running a poll on Gaza.
It's a free text, so if you get a minute...
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...and you can't beat a bit of benilyn...and nightnurse! (although you're probably not meant to take them both at the same time...please read the label...) or indeed Lyndyloo's fresh ginger and lime tea!
laters spuds
love
hazel
x
ps Clodagh...I'm very heavily into soft boiled and a bit of toast atm...something light after the flu y'know!
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Emma-m - I can highly recommend home made root ginger and lime tea for coughs and colds. Just cut up some root ginger (I use about an inch) and squeeze through a garlic press into a mug, add half a fresh lime and top up with bioling water. You can add honey if it's too pungent for you and pass through a tea strainer if you don't like the bits. It's worked wonders on my nasty cough over the weekend and today I feel human again.
Luv
Lyndyloo
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Hazel.
Olbas oil.
I'm told it's very good.
But don't go anywhere near Renee.
The DDF never recovered from the trauma of thinking his Ruddy Head Had Exploded in the early hours of the morning, only to realise, through the darkness, that he was bestraddled by Renee, who was valiantly trying to unblock his blocked ear as he slept, using a large spoonful of hot olive oil dropped down said ear from a great height.
I have to say he never complained his ear was blocked after that, though.
Clodagh.xx
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Morning Bloggers, well it's just about morning still.
Hope you all had good weekends.
I have a confession to make, after last weeks blog about boiled eggs and me thinking that I haven't had said egg for over 8 years, thought I should give it ago. Firstly I needed an egg cup! Fortunately my best friend in the whole wide world had about a dozen and was more than happy to part with one.
So Saturday morning, armed with boiling water, saucepan and egg I decided to give it ago. Set the time for 4 minutes and popped the bread in the toaster! So there I am with my toast and I'm bashing away at the egg, and running white comes out of it - doesn't look good, so I decided not to eat it in case I gave myself Salmonella (other types of food poisioning are available).
Gave it another go Sunday afternoon for my tea. This time six minutes and the egg wasn't runny - but I did eat it!
So even though I am 40 years old, go to work, have a mortgage and other responsibilities it seems that I can't boil an egg to have with my soldiers...how sad am I??
AliB
xx
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Afternoon!
Poor AliB - how disappointing. My personal preference is 4 mins of actual boiling for soft boiled and 10 for hard boiled with about 9 for poached in my poaching pan - but other types might need more or less.
You can vary this for slightly more or less hardness (and if Bondy's reading this we'll have no smutty comments please!! :)
Must be nearly lunchtime soon............
Happy Monday by the way to CLP and others.
df
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...oh AliB, you need to cook the egg from room temperature in cold salted water...
One saucepan, one egg, one pinch of salt (don't know why but my Gran'ma used to), fill with cold water until it just covers the egg, bring to the boil, turn the heat down a bit, then three and a half to four minutes should be plenty to still get a runny yoke but cooked white (depending on the size of the egg really...I'd go three-ish for a medium and three 1/2 to four-ish for a big 'un)...and it doesn't seem to matter how many eggs as long as they have room to move abart...you need to speriment a bit...
good luck!
love
hazel
x
...or poached, like Barry's squirrels...
Phoenix, hope you're feeling better now! Likewise Sbeep...I pulled a muscle in my shoulder in bed last eve (for no apparent or good reason either, pshaw) and thought of you!
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Hiya,
What a terrible panic - I have had to change my user name, because I tried to get on the blog from home yesterday and stupidly entered the wrong password! Three times! What an idiot, eh?
I kept typing in the password, despite being told "this is wrong" and you only get three strikes and you're out!
That'll teach me to pay attention.
Anyway, hope you all had a good weekend. Our weekend vanished in a flash!
Is it just me, or is it still a struggle getting up for work?! It was with a very heart that I looked at the clock this morning and saw it was time to get up! I seem to remember it's like this every January!
Emma: the cough medicine I recommended a few weeks ago is called Pulmo Bailley. It is strong stuff and it tastes vile, but it worked wonders for me!!
C xx
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New blog!!!!
df
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Goodness!
Is anyone listening to JEremy Vine - there's a man on there ranting about the cruit from hell. I've never heard anyone rant like that before - professional ranter!
Rant
Rant
Rant
NEW BLOG!!
x x x x
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mate give me the code and i will book u a tabe atb the ivy
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paws arnt getting back to me cat s eyes not reponding baby!
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10 am booking 2moro
start painting sat califrorian yellow 3
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