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I've been told i can tell you this, so I am going to tell you this.

Chris Evans | 06:30 UK time, Tuesday, 21 April 2009

... working from 6 a.m. every morning for the past few months?

Well that's cos' the book is out this year.

I've started to write one several times before, I've even been paid for it once ! But now is the time. And to be honest it's almost done and dusted, incredibly I've nearly finished it already - unlike when I used to be given homework apparently I'm well ahead - first gold star for years.

I spent most of today at the publishers meeting all the guys who'll be handling the process from hereon in. Nice people but so many of them! Scary but good fun, it's good to be scared - as long as it's for all the right reasons.

I have wanted to talk about it for ages but have not been able to, which is a good thing I suppose - it's meant I've just had to knuckle down and get on with it.

So, there you are and here we go.

I have read loads of other peoples to see how they've got on with theirs and I have to say my favourite by miles is Dawn French's Dear Fatty. It's so her and because of its letter format - not as predictable as others. Her true character shines right through - it's obvious her words come from the heart, I loved it.

Mine's entitled -

It's Not What You Think

Because after reading it back I don't think it will be.

Lots of love you lot.

CLP.

2009.

X.

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  • 1. At 06:35am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    So,will be dashing out to get my copy.xxxx

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  • 2. At 06:38am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Putting it on my Christmas wish list right now.x

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  • 3. At 06:43am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Hi Rips,you here yet?

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  • 4. At 06:53am on 21 Apr 2009, JenEwan wrote:

    First time I could log on to the blog in ages was last night and I got told I had to wait til today for a big surprise... Like others, I sort of love, sort of hate that! So here I am first thing and HUGE congratulations to you Mr Evans... Am very much looking forward to reading it...

    Well done, a grand achievement.

    Lots of love (to all schloggers too - I missed you all!)
    jx

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  • 5. At 06:53am on 21 Apr 2009, Tiger_9631 wrote:

    When will we be able to rush out and buy it?

    Chris, you really are a man of many talents and surprises.

    Pheww! I'm relieved the show's not going anywhere too.

    Tiger x

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  • 6. At 06:55am on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    AH! There you are/it is....

    That is good news, it's not like you've lived a sheltered life. Should be a great read.....

    Might go straight to 'The Radio 1 years' chapter....unless it's not what I think!

    Morning all.

    Rips

    x

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  • 7. At 06:56am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    My sentiments exactly about drivetime staying right where it is,it is isn't it?????

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  • 8. At 07:02am on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Oh yes....Congratulations!

    Just casting my mind back to the GLR days when I first heard Chris and working my way through the events I'm aware of which involve CLP to today.
    That's gonna be a big old lump of book, if it is the autobiography....not sure that it's safe to assume it is though....

    Hi Jen, wondered where you were.

    Rips

    x

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  • 9. At 07:11am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wowse. I already have a pile of biogs on my bedside table from Christmas last ..... need to plough through them now to clear the decks for CLP's tome.

    Bring it on!!!

    I must admit, I picked up on your early time-keeping and the other day when you said "Write" in your blog title .... well, you've been dropping mini hints eh CLP?!

    And based on your recommendation I may even give Dawn's a go.

    At least now I can take these darned suspenders off .... been pinching all night, they have!!

    Morning Jen - good to see you back! Morning Rips, MTF and Tiger.

    I love this time of day!

    Deev x x x

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  • 10. At 07:16am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Hi Deevs.x
    Did you also pick up on the 'publish' hint on yesterdays blog?
    MTF.x

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  • 11. At 07:16am on 21 Apr 2009, JenEwan wrote:

    Good Morning Rips and Diva too...

    Hope to catch up properly laters - may even be able to come to the FNWC if I'm lucky!

    jx

    ps I'm sure I heard you mentioned on the show t'other night Mr Rips...

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  • 12. At 07:23am on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Sore point Jen.

    He basically adopted me....ahem!

    I've been sat, sitting on my front door step with Mr Snookie, all of my possessions crammed in to my Spider Man Rucksack ready to go ever since.

    Not a peep!!!!

    I wouldn't treat my own children like this.

    Oh well!

    Rips

    x

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  • 13. At 07:25am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    LOL Rips. What an image! Have you packed your Gadget Boy pyjamas? And a peanut butter sandwich for the journey?

    Deev xx

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  • 14. At 07:25am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    #10 - oooh no MTF I missed that. Doh!

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  • 15. At 07:28am on 21 Apr 2009, Baaabbiiit wrote:

    Woohoo for you! Congratulations on almost finishing it - like others I'll definitely be buying it (and reading it too!).

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  • 16. At 07:30am on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Gadget boy pyjamas....check
    Peanut butter sandwich....check
    Don't know why though, can't stand the stuff!

    x

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  • 17. At 07:32am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Right. Time to go get showered and fripperied! See y'all when I'm at the 9-5 place.

    May just fire up the Micra to some Spandau Ballet and "do a Gene" for the 17 miles or so to Cooooooolchester!

    TTFN

    Ya Deev of Da Blog
    x x x

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  • 18. At 07:33am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Rips, hon

    I do worry about you. In a good way!

    Deev x

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  • 19. At 07:34am on 21 Apr 2009, Margot221 wrote:

    Good morning all Early Birds. Dropped in just before dashing off to work.

    Congratulations Chris. Like the others I will be getting the book and reading it.
    Like CtD I picked up on the fact that you were up and about early to write.
    So after Noah its the book thats born!

    Have a great day all.

    Mx

    (PS Darce - a mini meet sounds great).

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  • 20. At 07:37am on 21 Apr 2009, Margot221 wrote:

    Have to go or will be late.

    Rips - at least the weather has been good for waiting on the doorstep!

    Bye for now,
    Mx

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  • 21. At 07:41am on 21 Apr 2009, madcatian wrote:

    Good Morning Chris,

    Congratulations! That is quite an achievement. I'm looking forward to reading it. Can't wait until it comes out so I can get a copy.

    Have a great day.

    Lots of love to you too and everyone else,
    x.x.x.x.x.

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  • 22. At 07:47am on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Good job too Margot....my school shorts don't afford much protection and my grey socks only pull up to my knees!

    Rips

    x

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  • 23. At 07:59am on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    how exciting CLP - will be looking forward to reading your book - and presumely you get to do a book signing to i can finally (stalk) meet you in person - that would be fab!

    My mum has dear fatty on the go and I'm next in line to read it - we all enjoy a good auto biog in our family and they get passed round!

    super bp x

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  • 24. At 08:02am on 21 Apr 2009, Hopeseternal wrote:

    Dawns was indeed Fab and I cannot wait now for yours :)

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  • 25. At 08:26am on 21 Apr 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Morning peeps
    A quick check in before I start work - proper.

    A book, eh? Who'd have thunk it? A guaranteed 'top of the bestseller list' item methinks!

    Bet as soon as we've all read it we start quoting bits on the blog.

    "Publish and be damned" as some famous phrase goes.

    Catch ya later, Crumps xx

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  • 26. At 08:27am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    morning CLP ‘n’ all

    Congratulations, when will it be available? I can’t wait.

    Many moons ago back to your tv days and early radio, I’ve loved you. Mr P on the other hand, and I’ll be honest here, didn’t get you. It’s taken a while and now, whenever you are away from your post, he, yes he, says when will Chris be back it’s not the same without him!! You are his best friend on his long drive home. I think even he will have a peek at your book, even if it’s when I’m not around!

    As has been said I am so glad you are not moving from drivetime......YET!

    Penny x

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  • 27. At 08:28am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Wot's with the question marks!!?

    x

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  • 28. At 08:33am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    'Its not what you think!!!!!',leaves me a little puzzled still.You're not trying to tell us anything else are you Chris?
    How about just a bit of reassurance as an opening gesture on Drivetime tonight for all us daft,maybe,but dedicated bloggers.
    Plllllleeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssee.ta.x

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  • 29. At 08:37am on 21 Apr 2009, pip7890 wrote:

    Phew, I can't breathe a sigh of relief now. Thought you were leaving us.

    MTF - yes, that's got me thinking too. Maybe it isn't an autobiography. Perhaps its a book about the blog? Or yellow cars? Or cups with probes? lol Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be a good read!

    Cheers CLP!

    PiPx

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  • 30. At 08:39am on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    my only thought - he has published all the blogs from the last three years with selected comments??

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  • 31. At 08:42am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Yes,but surely the blogs are already published and are here in front of us and accessible at any time?Just a thought.x

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  • 32. At 08:42am on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Christoff Lamb Pie that's FANTASTIC news!

    Like everyone else I can't WAIT.

    And it's inspired me to knuckle down and pull mine together.

    Like you, I've drafted a few but in my case I haven't had the confidence to really push it forward and, despite the encouragement of friends and particularly the GD and, oddly, the ex-hubby, I've allowed disdain from one or two people who think I should concentrate on 'real' work to knock me down.

    So I'm going to get on with it. I spend enough time on here and elsewhere telling people to case their dreams and not to be dragged down, so should practice what I preach, n'est-ce pas.

    Good for you. One thing I'm sure of, it WON'T be what we expect.

    OO spooky! Sir Tel has just read one of me tall tales as I speak.. is it an omen?

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 33. At 08:42am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    bagpuss - maybe we should have a bloggers guess as to what it is?

    Pen x

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  • 34. At 08:44am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Clodagh - did you hear Janet and John this morning? I laugh about them laughing!!

    Pen x

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  • 35. At 08:45am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Ooooh,look how many of us blogging at the same time, Clodagh you go for it.You will be up on that bestsellers shelf too.xxx

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  • 36. At 08:45am on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    SBP. Of COURSE it won't.

    Our CLP has way more about him and way more life experience to plagarise any of our efforts here. I am delighted to say.

    I'm so thrilled, can't wait. That's me sorted for Christmas.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 37. At 08:46am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    MTF - ditto

    xx

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  • 38. At 08:46am on 21 Apr 2009, anniehump wrote:

    can,t wait have followed you since big breakfast through virgin radio etc and now know what to put at top of Christmas list.Its only April
    yipee and well done CLP.
    such a relief I thought you maybe were leaving us as Pip said and concentrating on projects away from broadcasting
    so pleased for you.
    good luck(not that you have ever needed it)
    anniehump

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  • 39. At 08:48am on 21 Apr 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Clodagh - I'd definitely buy your book! Every post/tale is a gem.
    Crumps x

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  • 40. At 09:00am on 21 Apr 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    CLP, how exciting! I'd be jumping up and down and clapping my hands if I didn't feel a bit queasy (sp?) today...

    And Clodagh, pllleeeeaaasseee get on with your's. After reading your blogs for the past year, I'm sure it'd be a riot!

    AF xx

    ps I started a diary once. But when I'd filled a few pages with "Got up. Went to work. Came home. Went to bed." it all seemed rather pointless ;-)

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  • 41. At 09:03am on 21 Apr 2009, Dan the Man wrote:

    AHHHH . . . .

    I see now (said the blind man) - thats why you're getting up so early these days - theres me thinking it was just you being your normal natural healthy self - now it all makes sense - perfect time to do it to - family established, best job in the UK and not a care in the world - good for you - hope it does well . . .

    Belfast fell into the best weather of the year so far yesterday, t'was truly a joy to arrive home in the sunshine, fire up the Barbie, and open a little bottle of vino blanco - it truly does wonders for the heart at the start of the week . . .

    So, back into the office, Tuesday morning all fired up - head down, hear we go . . Hump day tomorrow cant come quick enough . . .

    Have a great one . . .

    DtM x

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  • 42. At 09:08am on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Morning all - lots of excitement from the world of bloggers so well done Chris - but I am with MTF - can we have some more info on drivetime????

    Crumpy - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! what ever the 'number' you're as old as you want to be so enjoy your day - up to anything fab?

    See you all later1
    debs2
    X

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  • 43. At 09:15am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Thanks Debs2.Morning to you.x
    Off out into the unknown now to see what good I can bring into peoples lives.
    Now you all have a good day and we'll all be listening out for even a little mention just after 5 and thank goodness he is going to be there :}

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  • 44. At 09:15am on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    PS - also MIGHTILY glad you are not going anywhere! What would we do without you on drivetime!
    love debs2
    X

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  • 45. At 09:16am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Great minds Debs2.x

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  • 46. At 09:20am on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    AW MTF - that sounds great 'bringing good into peoples lives' can you say what you do?
    debs2
    X

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  • 47. At 09:21am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    The clue is in my title Debs2.x

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  • 48. At 09:22am on 21 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Gotta fly now.x

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  • 49. At 09:27am on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    MTF - how very clever!
    have fun sprinkling fairy dust!
    debs2
    X

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  • 50. At 09:38am on 21 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    Morning lovelies! How fab - a guaranteed best seller CLP, congratulations! And if it's about you, then it's got a happy ending ... unless it's not what I think ...

    Gorgeous day here in Banstead. I finish most of my medication today so hopefully this time tomorrow I won't feel so grotty, but in the meantime, the sunshine sure helps!!!

    Lots of love all

    T xxxx

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  • 51. At 09:40am on 21 Apr 2009, pip7890 wrote:

    Well I could sit here all day and do nowt, or I could get myself into gear and get out to the tip, do some housework, clean the car and, oh yes, the reason I'm at home - DO SOME WORK! lol

    Catch you later.

    PiPx

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  • 52. At 09:41am on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Morning All,

    Wow what great news. I will certainly be purchasing that, and as said by others, on your recommendation the Dawn French one as well.

    Clodagh - I would love to read your book too, you do crack me up with your ditties on the blog and on Tel's show. Also agree with you re #117 on the other page - got a bit of a gay crush on Claudia myself.

    The sun is shining in Kent, after a misty start. Off to have the hair done tonight, no more badger stripe for me (with apologies to any badgers out there).

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRUMPS xxx Sending lots of love

    AliB
    xx

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  • 53. At 09:41am on 21 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Morninga ll

    WOW Chris, that's great news. Can't wait for more details and of course the release date!

    Hope the sun is shining for everyone to-day.

    Debs2 - we must think of another 'handle' for you.

    Have a good 'un all

    Steffi
    xx

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  • 54. At 09:42am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    'APPY BUFFDAY, CRUMPY

    Penny x

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  • 55. At 09:43am on 21 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Great news CLP - can't wait to read it! Its not what you think - very clever, we will all be guessing for ages now but it will be a best seller whatever. Like Deev I'm going to read Dear Fatty after that recommendation and Clodagh's after that hopefully - Clodagh get a move on! So glad Drivetime isn't going anywhere - what would we do without you Chris?

    Loving the image of Rips sitting on the doorstep in his shorts and rucksack!

    Happy Birthday Crumpy - hope its a good one.

    Margot - I'm up for a mini meet if you are - Pen??

    Darce xx

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  • 56. At 09:45am on 21 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    PS - happy Birthday Crumpy!!!

    T xxx

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  • 57. At 09:47am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Phew ... drove Through The Barricades and made it to work in one peace.

    Have discovered I can do a mean duet with Tony Hadley ..... and got the giggles at the memory of a teen boyfriend proposing marriage to me when he gave me a copy of True!

    Oh yes!

    Today I'm gonna work til I'm Musclebound, and Communication won't let me down. It's my Instinction!

    I am Gold!

    Deev x x x

    PS: what are "seaside arms" ?!?!?

    PPS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRUMPS!! x x x

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  • 58. At 09:48am on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    happy birthday crumps

    tins - hope you feel better - big hugs coming your way

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  • 59. At 10:01am on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Very good Deev - made me smile.



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  • 60. At 10:08am on 21 Apr 2009, Cat wrote:

    Excellent Mr Evans!

    I can't wait to read it!

    C x

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  • 61. At 10:25am on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Darce - This blog is a bit of escapism for me and no one, but no one (only you lot) know I do this and as I have said before I quite like the anonymity of it. That's not to say I wouldn't love to meet all of you and maybe, just maybe I will change my mind. I love social occasions but to attend a meet I would have to come clean!! However, keep me informed of any arrangements and we shall see.

    It would be really funny if I already knew you!!

    I sincerely love you all - well most of you!!!

    Penny x

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  • 62. At 10:33am on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Morning all and good news A? Got a pile of autos by my bed still unopened but Christophs book - whatever it may be will be top of the pile.

    Happy Birthday Crumpy xxxxxxxxx

    Get writing Clodagh - guaranteed best seller.

    Back later

    Beesmum xxx

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  • 63. At 10:44am on 21 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Pen - yes I thought that, it would be very funny if I already knew you!! We must have been in the same pub at some time.

    As for the anonymity, I'm the same as you. When I went to the London meet, I said I was meeting up with old schoolfriends from facebook. If you change your mind you know I'm only down the road!!

    Darce xx

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  • 64. At 10:49am on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Hi Chris:

    I will most definitely buy your book. I would imagine this is going to be very cathartic for you - what a story this will be! And what a wonderful gift for your daughter to read, and Noah, in time!

    I constantly asked my lovely dad to write his book - he was a fascinating man and his story would have been wonderful to read. But, he never did get around to it, so well done you!

    Clodagh: is your book an autobiography? I am sure it would be brilliant - you are a natural writer - go for it. In the meantime, I'll be working behind the scenes to get Terry to write the preface!

    C xx


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  • 65. At 11:09am on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Ah yous are all sweethearts.

    Ok am on the case. Not sure about the autobiography, mind, Chrissie; there will be a few people seriously nervous if they think I'm doin' an Only The Names Have Been Changed expose, hahahaha... more of a thinly veiled novel based on my own experience, interjected with Big Fibs as I am wont to do.

    In which case I'd best watch me step. Aunty Dot will be lookin' down from that big camp site in the sky and reminding me that when I tell huge whoppers I will get a big spike growin' out the top of me head.

    I don't want to spend the rest of me life wearin' a balaclava, a German helmet or a mohican as camouflage now, do I.

    Happy birthday, Crumps. Same day as the Queen huh. I'm curtseyin' as I speak.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 66. At 11:17am on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    As I was saying, Clodagh ..... you are a natural writer - hilarious!

    And I should have said earlier: happy birthday Crumpy - have a great day!

    C xx

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  • 67. At 11:32am on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I think I'll get Tobes to write my biography. I'm liking his style and he's "got" me to a T.

    My name is Rio, and I'm dancing on the sand ....

    Deev x x x

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  • 68. At 11:38am on 21 Apr 2009, PlaneJanet wrote:

    Hi Christophe & all bloggers

    Likewise I am also relieved we're not losing you from evening slot. Even though I can only listen for a short while.

    Also take on board recommendation for Dawn French's book.

    Happy Birthday Crumpy - I'm sure I remember you saying you were near Wrexham - I work @ Hawarden. From my name you can probably guess roughly where abouts!

    Sun is shining down here in Hawarden (said Harden) hope it is with all of you.

    Cheers!

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  • 69. At 11:43am on 21 Apr 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Thanks Janet - yes, well remembered, although work is in Telford - where it is also sunny at the mo!

    Bet the urge to be up in the clouds is rife, given your employer!

    Off out to lunch will work colleagues, very soon, when I can clear all the balloons, banners etc from my desk. It's great to be 50!, I can now continue to grow old disgracefully!
    Crumps xx

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  • 70. At 11:57am on 21 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Happy Birthday Crumps. Enjoy your lunch out. Shall you be coming back to work or going for a lie down before evening festivities?
    Sorry if I've missed previous birthday details. Have a great time!

    Steffi
    XX

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  • 71. At 12:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, PlaneJanet wrote:

    Hi Crumpy

    Hope you have a lovely lunch. Everyone assumes who I work for - when they hear WHERE I work. Unfortunately not so - just one of the other companies situated on the site.

    Glad to hear it's also shining in Telford.

    Regards Janet

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  • 72. At 12:09pm on 21 Apr 2009, Nicki-Noos wrote:

    Mornin all,

    Sorry I know I'm late, overslept, dog ate me homework, then captured by aliens - oh ok, no I have just been well lazy sitting in the garden.

    I look forward to Chris' book, my sis in law lent me Dear Fatty - really enjoyed it.

    Tins, hope you are continuing to get better.

    Deev 'seaside arms' is that not a pub in Brighton?

    Well, I better get a move on, more laziness required, an I can because I'm worth it!!!!

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  • 73. At 12:10pm on 21 Apr 2009, Nicki-Noos wrote:

    Oh yes,
    I know what I meant to say.
    Happy Birfday Crumpy

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  • 74. At 12:29pm on 21 Apr 2009, emma-m wrote:

    Hi Chris and gang,

    No time to read (except for Chris's of course!), thought something was going on the other day when you mentioned you'd been writing. As some of you may know I'm doing creative writing this year as part of my OU degree and the most recent TMA I've completed was life writing, which I assume is what you've been doing Chris.

    I agree, I loved Dawn French's Dear Fatty, the letter idea is great and it enables you to leave out the bits of your life you don't want to talk about it. The letters to her dad were very sad, but she came across as a pretty happy person. Jonathan Ross's book was a bit of a quick read and I didn't feel I really got to know him, but I loved the chapter on nits, is there one of those in your book Chris?!

    Take care guys,

    Em xx

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  • 75. At 1:00pm on 21 Apr 2009, Phill Istine wrote:

    I was not having a good day until i watched this:

    http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741%3e

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  • 76. At 1:05pm on 21 Apr 2009, Margot221 wrote:

    Hi All, Just popping in again quickly.

    Happy Birthday Crumpy - enjoy it to the full.

    Darce, Pen - no pressure for mini meet. As Bingo would say - no stress (only he'd put it in his own inimitable way, that I have no hope of imitating).

    Clodagh - I agree whole-heartedly (sp?) with everyone else. Please get a book out so the world can enjoy your writing as much as us.

    Have a great afternoon one and all,
    Mx

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  • 77. At 1:05pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hello,

    Good stuff CLP, when is it out ? I need something good to read on my hols.

    Happy birthday Crumpy . hope its a good 'un.

    Bit of cloud going on round here, thats gotta go .

    Desk overloaded , but t'will keep me out of mischief till 5pm.

    Clodagh - we want a book ,we want a book !! ;-))
    MC xx

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  • 78. At 1:15pm on 21 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Couldn't agree more about a book from Clodagh. Would be a very good read and the cause of many chuckles all over the Country...nay, the World.

    Steffi
    xx

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  • 79. At 1:36pm on 21 Apr 2009, Obamarama wrote:

    Phill - wow! That is fabulous. Thank you very much.

    X

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  • 80. At 1:45pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Afternoon luvlies

    I've had a right proper productive morning. Cleared loads. Still got loads to do, but not as many loads as about four hours ago!

    I got Jonathan Ross's book for Christmas. Started it, but to be honest, I'm struggling. It's not an autobiography per se, is it? More a collection of recollections, in his own inimitable style.

    Also on the pile: Paul O'Grady's book (a real curve-ball from Mr Deev, but will give it a go), the John Lennon one from Tiggs (want to take it on holibobs but it'll be half my baggage allowance - it's huge!), Russell Brand's Articles Of Faith and Irons In The Fire, a biography on Che Guevara (1000+ pages!).

    I've just started a book called Sweetheart, about a female stalker/serial killer.

    Promising!

    Back in a bit.

    Me
    x

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  • 81. At 1:55pm on 21 Apr 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

    Hello Blog & CLP!

    What great news from the man himself! It's gonna be a guaranteed bestseller without a doubt! If the blogs are anything to go by it'll be entertaining to say the least.

    I can confirm that the snow here in Andorra is still remarkable and some resorts are now staying open as late as May the 3rd! Have had a couple of days out on the mountain and am having a day to catch up on emails etc today as I can get to a pc... My laptop is refusing to boot up and seems to be in a permanent loop of start up screen followed by xp logo then off. If anyone has any ideas then feel free to let me know (here or facecloth).

    Might even get the chance to listen to the show tonight and see if there's any more to find out about the publication.

    Many happy returns Crumpy!!! Have a great one!

    Luv
    Lyndyloo
    -x-x-

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  • 82. At 2:08pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Oh yes, and the best thing about going on holiday ...... the airport bookshop!!

    All those "airport special versions" just waiting to go in my hand luggage!

    Going to get Piers Morgan's latest offering at Gatwick - his first two books were hilarious.

    Hi Lyndy! You on the piste again!?!?!?

    Deevaski
    x x x

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  • 83. At 2:12pm on 21 Apr 2009, lyndyloo_the_1st wrote:

    Deevaski honeybun when the piste calls I have to answer!! xx

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  • 84. At 2:17pm on 21 Apr 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    Happy Birthday Crumpy.

    Really looking forward to Chris's book, hopefully I will learn a lot about how he succeeds!

    Hells, who locked herself out again by forgetting her password!!!! *doh*

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  • 85. At 2:25pm on 21 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Morning, afternoon from sunny upstate NY. Well sunny for now anyway, it's supposed to get cold and rain this afternoon. Kind of a repeat of what we had all day yesterday. Oh well, the weather people are predicting a really nice weekend. Temps in the 70s...... can't expect better than that this time of year.

    Congrats Chris on the book. Sounds like it's going to be a great read. Please keep us posted as to when you expect it to be out.

    Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

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  • 86. At 2:26pm on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Don't worry Hells, I was thinking of emailing Tel this morning with a TOG tale.

    As I was putting away my dried crockery, utensils, pots and pans etc. I went to put the tin opener in the fridge. I opened the door with the tin opener in my hand and then wondered what I was doing. In my defence it was 6:20, but I don't really think that is any excuse!!

    Oh well

    AliB
    xx

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  • 87. At 2:34pm on 21 Apr 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    #86 *lol* Ali, I am sure I should have lost weight by now as I walk around the house constantly forgetting why I got up.

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  • 88. At 2:38pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Hells, you can be excused now you're another year older!!

    Hello Bond, lovely day here.

    Penny x

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  • 89. At 2:39pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I do things like that too. Although I think it's more down to "the gin" than senior moments just now!

    Hi Bondybum!

    Deev x x

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  • 90. At 2:42pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Ali: I really did laugh at your post. I do feel a little better knowing I am not alone! I must come down and go back upstairs at least 10 times every morning before I leave the house for work. Can't find my glasses/purse/keys/bag/coat. And I have absolutely NO idea why I am back in the bathroom!

    It's driving me completely crazy!

    C xx

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  • 91. At 2:43pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Deev - you are definitely not old enough for senior moments, so it's gotta be the gin!!

    Pen x

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  • 92. At 2:47pm on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    chrissie

    to be as organised in the morning as possible everythibng (glasses keys etc) lives in my handbag - everythig put next to fron door so I have to trip over it before i leave -

    Still worried Im going top forget something important one day - like my clothes on a gym day or my laptop!

    Super bp x

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  • 93. At 2:51pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Was going to say something then ........
    nah forgotten................


    Beesmum xxx

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  • 94. At 2:51pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Baggy - just don't forget your abacus!!

    have sent you something Blurry on FB!!

    'cited, maybe???

    Deev x x x

    PS: Penny - thank you! x

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  • 95. At 2:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    deev = very excited - but need to calculate distances to southened/ wolverhapton to see which is closer and talk to Mr bp first

    super bp x

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  • 96. At 2:56pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Beesmum - lol

    Penny x

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  • 97. At 2:56pm on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    OK - I am going to let you into a secret.

    If when I am lying in bed at night I remember something that I have to do in the morning, or take to work etc. and I can't be bothered to get up. I have a toy dog that hangs on my bed which I throw towards my bedroom door. Then when I get up in the morning I see him lying there and know that I was supposed to do something - doesn't always work mind!!

    PF - I'm the same age as Deev and don't drink - what's my excuse?? LOL

    AliB
    xx

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  • 98. At 3:01pm on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Hells. Bless yous. Well, you ARE a year older, don't forget...

    But me, I've moved on up to the next level.

    Renee. (finger wagglin') "Ere. You know that thingy with the whatsiname on the top; you know, that thingy doo-da..."

    Me. "Yes. What about it?"

    Ah NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.......

    I've entered the Twilight Zone and it's a one-way street.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 99. At 3:03pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    That will be the doofry near the wotsit then Clodagh - know what you mean!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 100. At 3:03pm on 21 Apr 2009, jonahwood wrote:

    Ah ha! Excellent, I can't wait to read it. I bet it will be great fun and full of your lovely wisdom!

    In the middle of writing one of my own on how I became a dog behaviourist and loving it. Finding the whole process very rewarding. Only hope I get published too.

    Cheer Christophe, we're all dying to read it I'm sure.

    Love ya loads.
    xx

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  • 101. At 3:04pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Baggy - I would have thought from where you are, Wolverhampton?

    I'm going to try for the Southend option - have had many happy nights at Cliffs (except when they confiscated my Rocky Horror toys - meanies!!)

    Its a Sunday night - the night after we go to The Globe for Romeo & Juliet!

    Woooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo!

    Deev x x x x



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  • 102. At 3:05pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Super bp: you are absolutely right of course. It is always my intention to be organised, but I always end up being an old goat! I walk around for an hour every morning saying "right, emmmm, urrr, where's such and such?" I am sure MrS would be driven mad, except he's usually to be found in the shed, looking for his briefcase!

    It's all good!

    C xx

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  • 103. At 3:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Hi Penny, glad the weather is lovely where you are.

    As far as this age thing is concerned, I don't subscribe to it at all. I really believe you are only as old as you feel. When I am playing football against 20 year olds, I don't use the age excuse for getting beat. In fact it inspires be to beat THEM!!!! YEEHAA!!

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  • 104. At 3:09pm on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Beez.

    Indeed it is. With the diddly-whatsit on the top.

    Ah jaysus now I've sat on me doo-da.

    Pardon?

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 105. At 3:17pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    I know I have said it before but .....

    Just a line to say I’m living,
    That I’m not among the dead
    Though I’m getting more forgetful
    and mixed up in the head

    I’ve got used to all my ailments
    To my teeth I am resigned
    I can manage my bifocals
    But dear God I miss my Mind.

    For sometimes I can’t remember
    As I stand at the foot of the stair
    If I must go up for something
    Or, I’ve just come down from there

    And before the fridge so often
    My poor mind is filled with doubt
    Have I just put food away, or
    Have I come to take some out

    And there’s times when it is dark
    With my nightcap on my head
    I don’t know if I’m retiring
    Or just getting out of bed

    So if it’s my turn to write you
    There’s no need of getting sore
    I may think that I have written
    And don’t want to be a bore

    So remember I do love you
    And I wish that you were near
    But now it’s nearly mail time
    So must say “goodbye” my dear

    Here I stand beside the mail box
    With a face so very red
    Instead of mailing you my letter
    I have opened it instead.

    On the other hand, I could try playing against Bondy's 20 year olds - yee haa indeed !!!

    Beez xx

    Beez xx

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  • 106. At 3:18pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    So good I said it twice!!
    Beez xx

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  • 107. At 3:20pm on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    OK - Here's a game. SW is playing "Wouldn't it be good to be in your shoes"

    So who's shoes would we like to be in for just one day?

    Over to you

    AliB
    xx

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  • 108. At 3:22pm on 21 Apr 2009, pip7890 wrote:

    Keeley Hawes - on the set of Ashes to Ashes - lots of close up action with Gene genie.

    Mmmmm - heaven!

    PiPx

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  • 109. At 3:22pm on 21 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    It's official.....I'm bored and it's too nice and sunny outside to be sat in the office. So, have just suggested we move desks to said sunshine, pour something nice and chilled and watch the world go by.

    All those in favour......come and join in!

    Steffi
    xx

    P.S. Your'er as young as the man you feel!

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  • 110. At 3:24pm on 21 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Beez - so good and sooo true!!

    And Clodagh just hope this one way street we are on is a long one!

    It gets worse when the 2 year old grandaughter asks you why you 'cluck' and would you like me to do the remote for you Nanny?!

    Darce xx

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  • 111. At 3:24pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Ali

    Russell Brand's personal assistant, no contest!!!!!

    OMG. Concentration has just left the building.

    Cheers!

    Deevski
    x x x x

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  • 112. At 3:30pm on 21 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    I'm outside with you and the wine Steffi. x

    As Pip's beaten me to being in Keely's shoes for the day and getting up close to the gorgeous Gene, I reckon being CLP would be a fun day.

    Darce xx

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  • 113. At 3:33pm on 21 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    David Beckham...... just for the football of course......

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  • 114. At 3:33pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    AliB #97 I guess we all try to cram so much more into our lives and that in turn makes us forget things.

    Just trying to make you feel better, lol

    Penny x

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  • 115. At 3:34pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Ali: that is a great question. Just so difficult to answer!

    PiP, sorry, but I have to tell you that I saw him first, and Philip Glenister is mine, all mine!

    C xx

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  • 116. At 3:35pm on 21 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Ta Penny xx

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  • 117. At 3:40pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Probably Deev's red stilettos!!

    Penny x

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  • 118. At 3:47pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    If I can't be in my own shoes ten years ago, then I'll go for the big man upstairs.....No not him!....top of this page...Evo!!!

    He seems to have it pretty sussed.

    Failing getting into his shoes, I'll settle for his Garage...

    Ripster

    x

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  • 119. At 3:47pm on 21 Apr 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    Cloudagh, I do the next word that comes into my head that starts with the same letter. Most often it is not relevant, but Norman is used to it now.

    Cheryl, I think it's the gin!

    everyone else, it's tog or tygdom and you can't deny it!! *lol*

    Hells x x

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  • 120. At 3:50pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Penny - you don't want to be in Deevs shoes - she mixes with some very strange folk - ME - for instance !!!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 121. At 3:58pm on 21 Apr 2009, msScoobycat wrote:

    Afternoon each..

    have snucked on at work for 5 cos poorly comp is now at well known store being fixed..hopefully...I`m lost without it!

    Firstly, Happy Birthday Crumpy...hope uve had a fab day! x

    And Chris AND Clodagh announcing books on the same day.... yay,yay,yay! They will be both seriously well worth the wait.. very exciting! (Do you think us bloggers will get a mention..not personally i mean but as a collective?).

    And anyone who hasnt read Dawn French book - its a great read..very cleverly done.

    Now this thingymebob oojymaflip thing you are all on about is not referred to as a senior moment in our house...its now know as a C.R.A.F.T moment..as in Can`t Remember A Flipping (change as needed!) Thing.... and is oh so true!

    Right..back to gaze at the sun outside...prob rain next week when we off on our holibibs..bout typical!

    Happy tuesday all!

    mSc x

    PS - AF - hope you feeling bit btter this pm! x

    PPS - Loving Ashes to Ashes but missed half the dialogue as every time a different song started, cue GM singing outloud..seriously, Deev and him seperated at birth i think...! x

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  • 122. At 4:13pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Beez - just because deev comes across as vivacious and so full of energy, that I would quite like to feel like that even if it was only for a day. Certainly not for the company she keeps!!! lol.

    Deev - we are talking about you not to you!

    Penny x

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  • 123. At 4:26pm on 21 Apr 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    I've just been invited by Warner to offer free screening to all togs who wish to go to see Teen Spirit in London on 3rd May.

    I don't know if I am allowed to post on here, but there does seem to be some TOGs reading this, so hope that's okay.

    If not, I am sorry.

    if you are interested, please email me.
    Hellenbach@ntlworld.com

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  • 124. At 4:26pm on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Oh good grief Scooby, that's so sweet of you but I wouldn't dream of jumping on to Chris' bandwagon! I wouldn't flatter meself.

    I'd say it remains to be seen whether Clodagh Rubbish Recycled will be worth the wait but you know what. I'm going to give it me best shot.

    What with all this encouragement- which by the way I'm so touched and flattered by, thankyou thankyou, it's time I took the leap. What's the worst that can happen, I get told it's a pile of whatsiname.

    I can handle that.

    Meanwhile let's look forward to the Big Man's tome, hurrah wa-hey; as usual, he's not just talked about it, he's put his money where his mouth is and gone and DONE it.

    Which is why he's the Grand Fromage in MY book.

    Thanks again, sweethearts.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 125. At 4:27pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Awww Penny - thank you! Its not always easy, but I do my best at all times.

    Off to Do The Hucklebuck now!

    Deev x x

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  • 126. At 4:33pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Gingembre: don't know if you will get to see this - there is a terrific article in the Daily Mail today (I know, it's a horrendous newspaper, but I can't find an alternative!) by Michael Winner regarding our police force in the UK.

    It's online too - it's really worth reading.

    C xx

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  • 127. At 4:38pm on 21 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Toodle pip all. Am knocking off early...cos I can!

    Love and hugs all round.

    Steffi
    x

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  • 128. At 4:44pm on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    deev - according to multimap southend is closer by half an hour - so will try for there - heres hoping :-)

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  • 129. At 4:48pm on 21 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Chrissie yes I read that too. Very good article x

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  • 130. At 5:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Darce: thought it was worth mentioning. Hope Gingembre gets to read it too - what a job our police do - I couldn't do it in a million years!

    C xx

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  • 131. At 5:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Super BP,

    Don't wish to cause trouble, but Wolverhampton maybe further but from where you are, it will be a lot quicker.

    That's all...over and out

    Rips Tips

    x

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  • 132. At 5:12pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Rips

    As Meatloaf once said ..... you took the words right outta my mouth. It must have been while you were .....

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

    Southend is a horrible place to get to. The A127 - ugh!

    Deevs x x x x

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  • 133. At 5:20pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Ditto, all the above comments regarding the Police.

    When did the default position for commenting on the Police become to attack and criticise every single thing they do....

    Where they do wrong....deal with it...but the media must get it in proportion, and not constantly come down on the side of the idiot who stands there refusing to do as they are told and antagonising the individual to breaking point.

    Any of the stories going around at the moment, taken out of context and looked at in isolation look dreadful...put back into context with the background of several hours of abuse and physical attacks, in my opinion paint a different story....it's not black and white!!!

    Grrrrrrrrr....New game....guess what sort of day Ripples has had??

    Sorry if this offends anyone, just my opinion!

    Rips

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  • 134. At 5:28pm on 21 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Rips - i was going on time taken via multimap - as I know you live near me and deev knows the area of souothend I will bow to your better judgement

    Wolves - here I come (i hope)

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  • 135. At 5:28pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Home time!!! yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

    Arsenal on tellybox tonight .... can I take the agony??? It's soooooooooooo highly emotional being a Gooner.

    I shall don my red stiletoes and Gunners shirt for the occassion.

    Feel free to text during the game, at your own risk!

    TTFN dudes!

    GoonerDeev
    x x x x x

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  • 136. At 5:30pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    You have a good rant Ripples it will make you feel better and Gingembre has already commented on the subject earlier - with great restrain I would imagine!!!

    Poppet xx

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  • 137. At 5:30pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Rips: I can't imagine anyone would be offended by what you have said. The thing is, policemen and policewomen are only human beings - even they can only take so much!

    But any dealings I have had with the police, I have to say, I have been most impressed. Unfortunately, on one occasion two absolutely gorgeous constables visited our flat when I had only just sorted out a mountain of washing to be done - piles of undies, t-shirts, jammies etc all over the floor! Not one of my better moments!

    So ..... what sort of day have you had?!

    C xx

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  • 138. At 5:34pm on 21 Apr 2009, reddjelibeybi wrote:

    Rips,

    look at this.

    it will make you feel better...

    wherethehellismatt

    www at the begining and .com at the end

    i am posting it like this as i am not sure if i am allowed to post a link to it on here !!

    djeli

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  • 139. At 5:35pm on 21 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Just realised the time - the bell has rung - class dismissed!

    Hope everyone has a nice evening.

    C xx

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  • 140. At 5:37pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    In my yoof, I dated a policeman, very nice he was too!!!

    Pen x

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  • 141. At 5:37pm on 21 Apr 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Hello all,
    Gongrats Mr Chris it looks as though its sold out before the prints dry.
    Happy Birthday Crumpy, and yes Ialso think Clodagh you should go to print.
    Another sunny day here down south .
    Having some girl freinds round for take away tonight ,havn't seen them for ages so it will be a nice catch up. Have a nice evening all. best wishes bridget. xxx

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  • 142. At 5:43pm on 21 Apr 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    evening all, hope you're well?

    BRILLIANT - I love autobiogs and will look forward to reading yours. I did read the biog about you a few years back but thought it was rubbish!

    Will deffo go get Dawn French's as it's been so highly recommended today by all.

    Chrissie, I will go over to Daily Mail inabit and have a read, thank you for your kind words. Watched something horrible today at the roadside..........tough one. Michael Winner really does champion our cause. Top man.

    So, if you were to write your autobiography, what would the title be?


    bonnet de douche

    KWx




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  • 143. At 5:44pm on 21 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Happy birthday Crumpy...... hope you have many, many more!!

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  • 144. At 5:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Pen - #140 I was married to one!!
    Beez xx

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  • 145. At 5:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    rips, cheers mate, nice to see the public still see through the media's reporting.

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  • 146. At 5:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    Oooops, how rood of me...Happy Birthday Crump xxx

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  • 147. At 5:48pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    djeli...thanks for that...I smiled for 4m and 29seconds....Brilliant, no-one does it quite like him though do they?!

    Chrissie...the sort of day where customers ring you up to ask if you can reduce a £40,000 job by £8000 to match another price they've had (twice).

    1: If I could just drop £8k like that, you'd never use me again, who can get away with that sort of mark up?

    2: Why should I pay you so that I can do another one of your badly run jobs, where you don't get the equipment to site until a day before completion.

    3: Are you sure you've had a cheaper quote in...or have you not paid anyone else either so you're phoning round to see who's the most gullible.

    That sort of day!

    You've cheered me up though.

    Thanks

    Rips

    x

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  • 148. At 5:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Gingembre,

    Like the majority of the country, I couldn't do your job for all the Tea in China (although, I don't drink Tea so that's not saying much) but do reserve the highest amount of respect for you all.

    Right, I'm off to let the kids cheer me up before returning to me desk once again later....

    Evenin' all

    Rips

    x

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  • 149. At 6:00pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Beez I didn't get that far and never knew what happened to him!!

    Very happy wiv wot I got now tho'!!

    Pen x

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  • 150. At 6:28pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Rips re #147 - I'm not in that corporate world any more for exactly that reason - empathy being sent down the lines.......

    Very pink face today after spending an hour sitting in the sun by the almost sea (Clevedon, SW) more brown sludge rather than blue shimmering stuff. But pleasant all the same and we didn't get 'hit' by seagulls - always a bonus lol!

    Right off to make meatballs for tea, back later to see how deevs is after the footie....

    debs2
    X

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  • 151. At 6:32pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Hahaha - thanks Debs2!

    Suitably ready for kick off. Decided against the red stiletoes - not good for the laminate flooring. So have my pink Arsenal slippers on .... ready and waiting!

    Rips - back to desk later??? NOOOO!! Get a grip man! It'll wait til tomorrow. Enjoy your family time - we're a long time gone my friend.

    Off to prod the lamb .... baaaaaaaaa

    Deevs
    x x x

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  • 152. At 6:48pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Nickie-Noos - good luck for tomorrow girl! keeping things crossed - well not yet but will in the morning - let us know how you got on!
    MWAH for luck!
    debs2
    X

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  • 153. At 6:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Here Here!

    Go knock 'em dead Nicki Noos!

    You CAN do it, and if it doesn't happen ... it's their loss!

    Deev x x x

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  • 154. At 6:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    Hello boys and girls!

    Ali, just to say, when I remember something I have to do in work when I'm in bed - I phone myself and leave a voicemail!!

    Who would I like to be for a day???? Hmmm, difficult one. Maybe Mrs Mourinho on a day when Jose has a day off and has been mean the day before so he has to be extra specially nice ... ;-)

    My autobiography title - Obsessed, Moi????

    Dinner time.

    T xxxxx

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  • 155. At 7:03pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Evening all,

    Nicki Noos, hope it goes well, just relax and be yourself, like Deev says, its their loss .

    Tins , could we maybe , possible, just ever so,..... share Mr M ????? , I would be ever so grateful ........ yours ever so ......
    grovelling ......
    MC xx

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  • 156. At 7:07pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    I am a list a holic , I use my little to do list on my email thing all day. Then I spend the rest of the time moving the to do bits to the days i might want to do them. Then i spend the other bit of the day ticking off the ones i did get round to doing - then i go home .... if its on my list of things to do - does anyone else do this ?? or should i make an appointment ??? MC

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  • 157. At 7:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    I've got it!

    this issue with the MPs home and away expenses - Put them up in a 'big brother' styley house during the week with food and maybe a bit of drink paid for by us the hard working tax payers - get srallens cars to ferry them to Westminster each day and they can claim extra perks if they pass tasks that we the tax payers set them!

    Sorted - what do you say?
    debs2
    X

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  • 158. At 7:20pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Hello MC - OK - I am a 'to do list' person too - do you do what i do and if you do something thats NOT on the list - put it on and tick it off!
    hehehehe
    debs2
    x

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  • 159. At 7:23pm on 21 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    MC I'm sorry, Mr M is mine ... ALL MINE mwah ha ha ha ha ....

    Txxx

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  • 160. At 7:28pm on 21 Apr 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Evening each

    Just home after a lovely day in St. Andrews.

    Chris? Book? Can't wait. I've got Dawn French's too and I agree, her lovely nature shines through.

    Back later.

    xxxx

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  • 161. At 7:35pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Tins, Ok, you got in first , am going to have a think ......... Now the guy who plays the Mentalist has me intrigued ....... cant quite make my mind up tho , a man who could read my mind would be tooo much to handle!

    Debs,..... yep you got it , suddenly i dont feel too bad ....

    MC xx ;-)

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  • 162. At 7:44pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Hello, good evening and welcome.

    Back and relaxed having put 'Thing 1 and Thing 2' to bed.

    MC...sounds like a great system.
    If I was a little more systematic about my workload, I would probably get a lot more done.
    I do have a pad which i write a list on every morning....it just ends up being a memory aid though as I procrastinate so much, that I flit from one thing to another in no particular order....God that was dull, can't be bothered to erase it though.
    Soz!

    I'd get a lot more done if it wasn't for this place and your diversions and if there weren't Hot air balloons going right over the office!

    Knuckle down Rips

    x

    Nicki Noos...Good luck for tomorrow....can't believe Deev got in first with the Knock 'em dead line....

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  • 163. At 7:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Rips - you crack me up - Thing 1 & 2 - there is a brilliant ride at Universal in flo-ri-da with them in - I'm sure you're exaggerating.....
    debs2
    X

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  • 164. At 7:54pm on 21 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    Nicki, I'm joining in with the good lucks!!

    T xxx

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  • 165. At 7:54pm on 21 Apr 2009, emma-m wrote:

    Just had stew and dumplings and a glass of Chardonnay (don't usually drink in the week but just fancied one), watching Gossip Girl (trashy I know!).

    Gingembre - I've got Dawn French's book if you would like to borrow it.

    Got the whole series of The Wire to watch, anyone recommend it?

    Em xx

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  • 166. At 7:57pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Oooh. About to kick off at Anfield.

    Up the Arsenal!!!

    Deev xx

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  • 167. At 8:00pm on 21 Apr 2009, Matt wrote:

    Ah, a book.

    That should make pretty good reading. Put me down for a copy.

    Made to the midlands and back. Didn't leave till 5, pointed the twin turbo sarf, and Bob's your aunties live-in lover.

    Back in Rudgwick, beer in hand.

    It is now official. The 'truck' is booked for the Road Trip, so pack your sun-cream and flip-flops and form an orderly queue, 'cos we're going to the desert.

    That's DESERT - as in hot place with sand and snakes - not DESSERT, for those who thought this would be two weeks of ice-cream and profiteroles.

    Gingembre. Good question. I'd have to borrow a line from Mr Bon Jovi and go with something like 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead', because it fits my philosophy of doing what I can and seeing as many places as I can, while I can, and also is a twist on my ongoing battle with sleep, or rather the lack of it.

    Off to remind Mrs MfR who I am, and grab a bite to eat.

    Peace chaps

    MfR

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  • 168. At 8:09pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Emma-m - nothing wrong with GG!

    MfR - been as how I am here and in the moment - can I be first in the queue - thank goodness Deevs is other wise distracted!

    please????? pussycat eyes like the cat in shrek?

    debs2
    X

    PS Emma-m - nothing wrong with a cheeky chards either! lol - schlurp.....

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  • 169. At 8:19pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Oh yeah,

    Cheers for the reminder Matt...

    My Autobiography title.....Trust me I'm a Ducter!

    Hilarious eh?

    No?

    Suit yourselves!

    Rips

    x

    PS Twin Turbos Matt....tell me more....

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  • 170. At 8:36pm on 21 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Just popping my head round the door to wish Nicki good luck for tomorrow.

    Good evening.

    Penny x

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  • 171. At 8:37pm on 21 Apr 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Just watching Gok. Why can't I like a Geordie accent?

    xxx

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  • 172. At 8:38pm on 21 Apr 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Sorry, meant to say Good Luck tomorrow Nicki. Fingers crossed for you.

    xxx

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  • 173. At 8:45pm on 21 Apr 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

    Evening all,

    Just popping in to say hello and happy Tuesday...

    Nicki good luck for tomorrow!!!

    Re forgetting things/ senior moments I quite often walk into a room and forget what I was doing/looking for, and I am 17 days away from the big bad age of 29!

    Should I be worried?

    Rx

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  • 174. At 8:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

    PS Deev looks like we are rivals tonight!!! 'Mon the pool!!!

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  • 175. At 8:51pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Rosie

    I'm happy.

    Hope you're happy too .....

    Half time!

    Up The Arshavin!

    Deevski xxx

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  • 176. At 8:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi folks

    Been missing today as catching up with work, and finding out that the company will be cutting more jobs again tomorrow in our dept again, although I'm not affected, it's still sh**ty!

    Good news about the book CLP, can't wait!! When?

    TOG moments....oh frequently, some down to the vino, some just down to my own bad memory! Have found that if I need to take something to work, put it by the front door, or if the dog will get it, put the car keys with it!

    Good luck tomorrow Nicki, relax, be yourself, and you'll be fine!

    Have just had to cook twice, so need some recovery time!

    JG x

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  • 177. At 8:58pm on 21 Apr 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

    Nooooooooo!!!!

    Rx

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  • 178. At 8:59pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hey,
    anyone running or know anyone running the Marathon on Sunday in London?

    Am so proud .... my ickle brother is running it for the 4th time. If you live in the Herts area, he is probably running donw a street near you now !

    So much respect to everyone running their socks off and Good luck ...

    MC xx

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  • 179. At 9:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi MC

    My friends fiance has done Paris 3 weeks ago, doing London, and also Edinburgh in May

    I'm just amazed!!

    JG x

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  • 180. At 9:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi JG,

    Wow, thats some running ..........

    I can only do mile at the mo, hoping to get better , then who knows,. Would love to be able to do the whole 26+

    MC x

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  • 181. At 9:17pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi MC

    I can't do 10 metres, but that's mainly down to a damaged achilles...although I'd probably struggle anyway LOL

    JG x

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  • 182. At 9:18pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    I am sooo rubbish at running I admire anyone that can do it - but - did anyone see that thing about the Blue Peter presenter girl last week who ran 78 miles in, I think, Namibia?, in 24 hours - I think the actual BP show is in early May - but MAN THAT is some grit!

    Go all you runners - I will provide bacon butties at the end!
    debs2
    X

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  • 183. At 9:27pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Debs,

    havent heard about that , wow , 78 miles, is she still alive ???????

    Just the thought of that exhausts me.

    I only go running after dark so the neighbours dont see me. Takes two days for the aches to subside and then i force myself to go again...... then i reward myself with a nice glass of white and a bar of chocky.

    MC xx

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  • 184. At 9:33pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    MC - yep she was on GMTV last week (it was the only thing we could get on 'Devon' tele honest) and she had just come back - well pretty little thing she is- BUT MAN - her toes (what she showed) URGH if that was any reason not to do it......

    hmm - Deevs......
    howsit goin - anyone know......
    debs2
    X

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  • 185. At 9:35pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    PS - I think your apres-training regime is brilliant - but are you safe dear when you do the actual training?
    D
    X

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  • 186. At 9:35pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    3 all at the moment!

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  • 187. At 9:41pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    JG - thanks for that - you is well like '5 live' ! (actually who is Deevs playin so I's know n'that??)
    MWAH
    debs2
    x

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  • 188. At 9:42pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Wellll, i start off ok, but towards the end it gets a bit random.

    I wear a top with my works logo on it, so my boss is worried that he may find me "delivered" to work , as the only way of identifying me when it all goes pear shaped.

    But ...... i would hope that Mr Mc would notice if had been gone too long, and send out a search party. Guess it depends whats on tv , and if he stays awake long enough ...... MC x

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  • 189. At 9:43pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    MC my niece is running in the marathon Sunday - was supposed to be in London to support - may still do - last minute stuff.

    All keep fit nuts in family cept me I'm afraid - well these days anyway - used to be moons ago B'field Harrier stuff - wont tell which sport - but stuff hurts if I overdo - hence the extra weight I suppose muscle - turned to flibberdy stuff and of course too much pink fizz.

    Beez xxx

    Rips - ducting? got a client with overspill - urm - hot air? P...t xx

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  • 190. At 9:44pm on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Chrissie.

    Just read the article, hear hear to all of the above.

    Mind you. The young copper who pulled me over on the A55 North Wales Cresta Run one sunny Sunday afternoon as I hurtled along to catch me boat, might be surprised to hear it.

    Poor lamb. I reckon he and his mate were a bit bored and probably lookin' forward to clockin' off on a quiet Sunday, but when they finally woo-woo'd past me after shadowing me for several miles (I have to confess I was cursin' and willing them to bugger off so I could get me foot down), I was a bit bemused. So imagine my reaction when, having wound down the window, smiling sweetly, I was met with Gordon Ramsay with a wasp in 'is trolleys.

    Not being one to be intimidated, I stepped out the car, only then to remember I was wearin' me comfy jammy bottoms, a vest and a head full of velcro rollers. Anyway, in for a penny, I thought, and a right good finger-waggling ticking-off ensued with my telling him if I were his mum he'd get a thick ear for speaking to me in that fashion; whereupon he put his book away, gave me a caution, not sure what for, and returned, dazed and red-faced, to his vehicle and his sniggerin' mate.

    I reckon they only let me off out of a mixture of compassion and terror. Maybe they thought I might have a knife.

    Or maybe we're all human.

    Clodagh.xx



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  • 191. At 9:45pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs

    It's Liverpool v Arsenal, still 3-3 with 5 mins plus injury time :)

    JG x

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  • 192. At 9:48pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    MC - oh dearly - I am worried now - please make sure you got one of them mini alarm things so you can 'make some noise' please? for second time tonight 'cat with big eyes off shrek filum'
    And make sure Mr MC DOES be aware - or I'll be up there sooner than you can say 'hollands meat pies'...
    (see told ya I was a proper notherner!)

    d
    X

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  • 193. At 9:51pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Update ...Arsenal are winning...at the moment...still a minute to go

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  • 194. At 9:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    JG - cheers girlie - but does Deevs need a win or a draw? what even is the game about? (i know its a ball on a field thing boys and girls - durr) but is it cup or league?
    thanks five live JG
    D
    x

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  • 195. At 9:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    4-4!!

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  • 196. At 9:52pm on 21 Apr 2009, JenEwan wrote:

    YES Grant Bovey is Sacked ---- yooo hooo....


    LUSH...


    Jx



    Catch you Friday

    Hi Mr Rip...

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  • 197. At 9:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi Beez,

    Will be there on sunday, should be fab.
    Am not into fitness stuff, am getting a bit old for all that malarky. Just trying it out , and enjoying the challenge. Will probably fizzle out soon, due to the light nights. As its not dark till late, i will be forced to go out at an indecent time, to avoid the neighbours !!!
    Any excuse hey !!

    MC x

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  • 198. At 9:54pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Ooooooooo
    comon Deevs team.................................
    D
    X
    Man it is a good thing she went without the red stiletooooooos - her laminate would be well - erm well - 'bashed'.

    debs
    X

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  • 199. At 9:55pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    oh no
    4-4
    cmon JG - update
    X

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  • 200. At 9:55pm on 21 Apr 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    oooh Debs,
    Hollands meat pies, gonna have to plan my route past the chippy now.
    Is it bad manners to dribble the gravy whilst jogging?

    MC x

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  • 201. At 9:56pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs...it's a league match...L'pool could have gone top of the league if they had won, until Man Utd play tomorrow and win!

    Arsenal can't win the league

    JG x

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  • 202. At 9:58pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    ended 4-4!

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  • 203. At 10:00pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    MC

    Have I got this right, are u doing the marathon?

    JG x

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  • 204. At 10:01pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Oh my Clodagh - the police story !!! Brilliant !

    Used to work behind bar in police club so got to know a fair few and driving the fair number of miles home one night (erm it wasn't exactly cost effective that job!!!) got blue lights - the lot !!! woo woo'd me over - and out got the guy I had been "chatting" well ok flirting to earlier on his way to his shift!
    Just about to have a break - will follow you to yours for coffee - yeah right! - so I called him a cheeky b.... and whacked him one on the arm - just as a trail of cars passing - screech of brakes - ooops - serves you right for nosing !!!

    Home alone :(

    Beez xx

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  • 205. At 10:02pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Phew.

    I'm done in. What a match - and for Arshavin to score all 4 Arsenal goals .... LEGEND!

    Even West Ham fan Mr Deev enjoyed that one!

    LOL re heels / laminate flooring. the pink Arsenal slippers - much more Tuesday night!

    Deevski x x x

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  • 206. At 10:05pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    JG - thank you for your brilliant commentary to make me feel like I have a clue what is going on (still not sure lol)

    MC - Hollands meat pies - you get me! I have been known to drive the 300 mile trip to get some (enough to fill my freezer!) whats a northern girl got to do eh?

    cant beat em, arrrrrghhhhh ( might be driven up on Saturday now's I come to think of it - mini 'hollands' reunion anyone?????

    debs2
    X

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  • 207. At 10:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Deev we have been kept up to date by JK

    Beez xx

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  • 208. At 10:07pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    So I saw Beez!

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  • 209. At 10:10pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Beez - JK or JG?- lol?

    Deev - glad the laminate is still intact - we have all been a wonderin 'n that'
    debs2
    X

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  • 210. At 10:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs...not 5,live, we have the other side too!

    and Set..ta for some reason?

    Well done Deev's team!

    Do I confess now...no Deev can see it on fb eventually...but Mr JG is Man U all the way thru, so....cryptic!

    JG x

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  • 211. At 10:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    hahahahaha ... the floor is fine. i'm the battered one. even tho we didn't win - what a game!

    Phewski!

    think i'll take lappy the laptop to bed and chat to you all from the boudoir, and play scrabs too.

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  • 212. At 10:12pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Beez - btw - were you in Brizzle today? I swear I did a double take and thought - hmm that lady in the red cardie drinking pink fizz...... OMG is it Beez???????
    d
    X

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  • 213. At 10:12pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    I'll take JK's cars LMAO!

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  • 214. At 10:14pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Got a bit enthusiastic - meant to say Jakey and hit send too quick!!! Need a drink! Just typed this twice !!!

    Beez xx

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  • 215. At 10:19pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Oh crikey oh Reilly to be taken to Deevs boudoir and after only a few days of proper relations - (FB types obv) to boot - it must ave been a good win for the gooners.......
    debs2

    I may return to tell the tale.....

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  • 216. At 10:20pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Jakey - Up to ear'oles in work today - much as I would have liked to be drinking pink fizz in brizz.
    Just had hysterics - checking on Scot meet 6th June - thought I would run car in good and proper - not sure now - I hate hate hate the M6 with a vengeance - can I do 439 miles - approximate driving time 7 hrs 39 mins??? with no co-driver!!!
    Anyone free?

    Beez xxx

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  • 217. At 10:22pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Beezer

    JG's fine or Jakey ( the name comes from my old dog Jake!)

    JK is the guy with all the cars:)

    JG x

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  • 218. At 10:23pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    so Beez - Brizzle or not today?
    x
    PS - help typing - get drink - pink fizz if poss!

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  • 219. At 10:24pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Still here. Not gone to bedski yet.

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  • 220. At 10:25pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Debs2 cardis are in - check out Mrs O (usa) got green navy black grey black black black - no red tho

    Beez xx

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  • 221. At 10:25pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Beez - ar'n't you near me - down brizzle way - could we co-pilot?
    debs2
    X

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  • 222. At 10:28pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Debs 2 just an hour or so away up the M5 in Worcs sauce country - you offering?

    Beez xx

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  • 223. At 10:29pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    helloooooo bedski - why you take lap toppy to bedski - why not Mr D make distractions?????
    D

    x

    Beez - caridis are SO in - I am wearing one black one as we speak - so glad did not crash car if it wasnt you!

    XXXX

    Big night night all - goin bed now - tired pumpkin
    XXXXX

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  • 224. At 10:30pm on 21 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Beez.

    What a cheeky monkey. You little minx!!

    And MC and Debs. Ah yes the Holland's meat pies. And puddin's. We used to dish them up with chips and peas for the players' Free Teas at the rugby club in the days when we used to run the Ladies' Section, fetlock-deep in chip fat, damp sugar and oranges. And that's a whole new area I won't go into just now; but just to add that after the match against the 'Quins, and Will Carling turned up at the hatch to claim his free tea but sans ticket, our Lady Chairman, who would have given Norah Batty a run for her money, refused to oblige, despite pleas from the more star-struck young members of the team, and was heard to roar, "Listen. I don't care if 'e's KING of England, 'e's not gettin' 'is free tea 'ere without 'is ticket."

    Babby's yed, anyone?

    Sweet dreams all.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 225. At 10:30pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Beezer

    I don't make a good co-driver and definately not a good passenger...will willingly drive, if you drive to mine, and then we head up from there.

    But will have to check it with Mr JG first, he doesn't know much about this, and I also need to check his shifts, as I can't leave Finlay the dog with him if he's on standby!

    Will get back to you :)

    JG x

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  • 226. At 10:33pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Clodagh, have Mum in Law staying and she talks just like you type! Now I know you're not the same person, but it's so spooky!

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  • 227. At 10:34pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Beez - yeh - why not defo - you are only an hour from me - happy to be co-driver - maybe we could pick up some other bloggers on the way - thinking like 'thelma and louise' - haaaaaa - just got it - BINGO could be our BRAD PITT

    No seriously - I'll face cloth you.....
    X

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  • 228. At 10:36pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs, if you're coming too, will need to persuade Mr JG to lend his car too...mine only has two seats!

    JG x

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  • 229. At 10:39pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    OMG Clodagh - don't start me on rugby players - you will be here all night !!!

    Me too with dog JG - tis why am on own - Mr B needs to stay with the hound - (Yay!!!) As you are further up than me will talk again!!! I am not a good passenger either! could be a problem - unless we form a convoy!!
    Just a thought - we could ask Bingo!!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 230. At 10:41pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Blimey as I type Debs 2 in there with Bingo!!

    and my car 4 comfy seats!!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 231. At 10:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Oh my lordy - i think we is getting a convoy at this rate ladies......

    off to bedski now - but look forward to plans tomorrow - what ever it it is if I can get a sniff at a hollands - I'm in!
    nightskees -

    Deevs you alrightskis?????
    XXXX

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  • 232. At 10:46pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs

    add me via clp bloggers too

    JG x

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  • 233. At 10:50pm on 21 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Convoy seems to be the best way to go!

    Maybe Mr JG will come too, but it's quite soon after our hols, so probably not :(

    Just need to check those shifts in the morning....

    Anyway, best get some sleep

    Night all

    JG x

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  • 234. At 10:51pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I'm fie and dandy and in bed!

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  • 235. At 10:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Just off to check - t'other side - a zillion messages await.
    JG & Debs2 - only get on fb at night but if you need to send me a daytime message - send via Deev.

    Beez xx

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  • 236. At 10:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    JG - done lovely!
    X

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  • 237. At 10:55pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Yeh. I'm the messenger! Just ask Tobes!

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  • 238. At 11:01pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Messenger - nah don't think so!!! Tobes ? He's been quiet today Deev - not still half term is it - don't tell me - leather stuff and Bikes!!!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 239. At 11:06pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Beez

    Easter Hols all finished. There's a bike GP this weekend and he's not been very well today.

    Booooooooooooooooooooooooo!

    Surounded by poorly men! Mr Deev down on the sofa again tonight, full of cold.

    I like that: when I'm ill, he sleeps downstairs as I disturb him. When he's ill, he sleeps downstairs coz he disturbs me!

    Ha! Sussed!!

    Double bed all for little auld me!

    Perfick.

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  • 240. At 11:08pm on 21 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    night night all lovely ladies (of the evenings course - not the night) defo
    XXXX
    debs2
    X

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  • 241. At 11:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Well sussed Deev - seperate bedrooms even better ! Mr B off as I type - downside - too many duvet covers to wrangle with!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 242. At 11:11pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Nite Debs2. Sweet dreams! x

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  • 243. At 11:14pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww no Beez. Couldn't do seperate rooms - maybe in 25 years or so when he's got more hair growing outta his nose than on his head.

    But for now. Sharing is good. Anyways - we spent a fortune on this mattress - couldn't afford another one for another bed!!

    Admitedly it is nice to have the bd to myself every so often though.

    11 more sleeps and counting til i have my once a year "Bridget Jones" time!

    Woooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo!

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  • 244. At 11:19pm on 21 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Actually, that's got me thinking now ........

    As you grow old with someone, do you stop fancying them?

    Do you look at them and see an old man (or woman)? Or do you still see that person you met oh so many years ago, wiuth that twinkle in their eye and sexy smile?

    When we look at an old couple on a bus, we see white hair, walking sticks, wrinkles ... do they look at each other and still see the hot young thing they fell in love with?

    If I'm honest, that kinda frightens me. Will I wake up one morning and my blue-eyes long-haired hubby will suddenly have turned into an old man overnight?

    Will he look at me and suddenly think "she's turned into her nanna"?

    I just can't imagine being old. Like, proper old. Like my nan old - 87. That is really old, isn't it? Over twice my life plus another 7 years on top of that.

    Lorks! Have right proper scared myself now!


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  • 245. At 11:31pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Deev - ha ha ha ha you look in mirror and see yourself as you were 20 yrs ago - then open curtains and hot foot it to boots other outlets etc... what the heck are those? - wrinkles? - lines? - nah buy the cream anyway - convince yourself it will make a difference - then shut the curtains again - aaaah that's better!

    I will sooooooo not make old bones and have to look like/ have the grumpy/spiteful/selfish/ on and on outlook of my outlaws - think I may just write that book too!!!
    Christoph you have a lot to answer for this book writing malarky!

    Beez xx

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  • 246. At 11:49pm on 21 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    And in response to the earlier query - what would your book title be? now I think about it..

    Where Do I Begin?

    Beez xxxx

    war and peace? humph - eat your heart out!

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  • 247. At 11:53pm on 21 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Deev, don't panic it's all organic....

    what I mean is...when I met the fragrant one I was thin as a rake, I look ill in the photos.
    Since then I have gone through a beefcake phase, all muscles, no fat and now, seem to have settled on middle age mediocraty.

    Throughout - the only consistent negative comments have been about lifestyle.
    How I look and who I am don't seem come in to it, because one is irrelevant, and the other hasn't changed.

    As for the CMM..well, either I chose well or much like her. I am ignoring the changes!

    Does that make any sense?!

    Rips

    x

    Jen...how are you Sausage?

    Beez...Message me if you have a client with wind needs, trust me I'm...yada yada yada....P-p-e-t

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  • 248. At 00:12am on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    OK Rips - need to talk to them tom - overloaded with a contract apparently but hey - if I'm not mistaken - trip up M whatever - just need to check same stuff - sorry Deev - go between again as I can't get on fb in daytime?!!

    Beez xx

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  • 249. At 00:22am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    No worries Beez....

    Ask her to text it to you...in fact, I will!

    Dear Deev,

    Please will you facilitate the situation whereupon Madam Beez can partake of a telephonic correspondence with my good self.

    Your humble servant

    Freephone Rips

    x

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  • 250. At 00:37am on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Hell fire rips - sent you a message on fb whilst texting a zillion other folk and could have left it till morn and just had a chat with Deev!!

    Freephone Poppet!!

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  • 251. At 00:41am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Hell fire!

    Those are the caves down the road from here...Oh, to be fly on those walls!

    Anyhoo, I've already been and gorn and done it...check your messages.

    MTF...where are you?

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  • 252. At 00:53am on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Rips I could do with MTF - got toothache - ouch!!!
    Beez xx

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  • 253. At 01:00am on 22 Apr 2009, Tiger_9631 wrote:

    #9 - very, very delayed G'day back to you CtD!

    With the time diff here and the irritating fact that I am supposed to be doing something called "work" pffft...I'm more of a lurker/reader than a writer...please don't think you said hello and I just didn't reply!

    Sometimes I just have to join in when something extra exciting happens :) then when i check back again there's bee 200 posts!

    Stunning autumn day here and I can smell the malt from the brewery up the road. Yumm.

    Tige x


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  • 254. At 01:07am on 22 Apr 2009, girlracer53 wrote:

    Toothache here too Bees, been to dentist today-absess-root canal treatment-ugh. On antibiotics and pain-killers now!
    Deev, you sure he's not got hay fever?

    Ta ta Lin x

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  • 255. At 08:16am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Hiya

    fancying your man when they get old - I think the eyes dont change much and whats a few wrinkles between friends - and as you see the person change a little each day its not so much a shock as when you see someone after years and they have got old - thats what I'm hoping anyway

    Bed to myself - well Mr BP is working permanent nights at the mo so 5 days a week I have the bed to myself - and I miss him - no one to hug in the morning - no one to snuggle if I get a bad dream - to be fair Mr Bp very rarely snores and is great to sleep with - lucky old me

    My book title - ' yes it happened to me'

    Super bp x

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  • 256. At 08:41am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    just been catching up with last night - Mr bp always tried to get me to carry an alarm thing to no avail - I am careful what i do but I dont want to think victim - if that makes sense

    I hate running outside and one of the reasons I have lost weight is free gym at work that I get to myself at 7 in the morning - no one can see me exercise - result!

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  • 257. At 09:03am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Happy Happy Bagpuss

    I have two tickets to see Blur at Wolvehapton - thanks a million deev

    now - who do i take? Mr bp said he would only come if I couldnt find anyone else

    Super bp x

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  • 258. At 09:05am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I got my head checked
    By a jumbo jet
    It wasnt easy
    But nothing is, no


    Southend .... Here I Come!

    Woooooooooooooooooooooooo
    Hoooooooooooooooooooooooo

    Morning!!

    Deev x x x

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  • 259. At 09:06am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Bags ..... we are gonna be unbearable, aren't we!?!?

    I've only seen Blur once, Think Tank (6 years ago now?) I was in the midst of my first bout of depression at the time and just stood at the back, very trembly, very nervous, borderline panic attack.

    This time I shall enjoy it!!

    Happy me!

    x x x x x

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  • 260. At 09:10am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    I saw them at Reading '99 - sat on a strange mans shoulders for Universal - asw damon - had a great time - have asked my best mate if she will come with me - shes just as much a fan as I am!

    And yes -watch out blog - we will be unbearable - feel blur music none stop today would be in order

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  • 261. At 09:24am on 22 Apr 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    Good Morning, gosh you were all a bit deep last night.

    Talking as an oldie who fell in love with another oldie... It's in the eyes and the soul.
    I look at Norman and love him every day.

    I don't have many mirrors so I don't have to see how bad I am starting to look. But when I look in his eyes I know that he loves me and that is much better than a mirror.

    Hells x

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  • 262. At 09:24am on 22 Apr 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Morning all

    Foggy and grey up here this morning. It's amazing how many drivers don't put their lights on!

    Beez - Have just checked the diary for 6th June, and no can do I'm afraid, Mr JG is on a shift with standby :(

    JG x


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  • 263. At 09:27am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Oh Bagpuss.....

    Hopes raised on #257...

    Dashed on #260

    I have feelings you know!

    Of course, it would be unthinkable of me not to mention that you are going to watch them warming up for me and a few thousand of my closest friends.

    Little bit jealous.....moi?

    Rips

    x

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  • 264. At 09:28am on 22 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Ah Chezza don't panic.

    When I look at th ex-hubby, with whom I'm now great friends, I see his dad. All grey hair and gruff with the same twinkle in his eye and vest sun-tan. When he looks at me he still titters. And when the GD looks at the pair of us she rolls her eyes skywards.

    And I wouldn't change a thing. Oh no.

    But as Renee always says when anyone suggests to her that after all these years since the DDF passed away, that it might be nice for her to have another companion, she looks at men of her age and thinks, "Now, what would I want with an old man?".. and then thinks of how the DDF would look now, bless 'im. A twinkly wrinkly.

    See. It doesn't matter a jot.

    Now where's me wrinkle cream.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 265. At 09:29am on 22 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    And Hells. Behave yourself. Yous is GORGEOUS. Trust me I know.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 266. At 09:30am on 22 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Morning,

    Happy Hump Day

    What a beautiful morning and I am sporting a new hair do, which even if I do say so myself looks super.

    Hells - That made me smile, how lovely. I see that in my M&D who have been married 50 years this summer. They are very good role models.

    Got lots of stuff to prepare for the Auditors today, so off I go.

    Slaters
    AliB
    xx

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  • 267. At 09:32am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Right. The solution to the getting old thing .....

    When he really is like his dad (or heaven forbid, his mum!) I shall trade him in for a toyboy.

    Yep. Toyboys .... definitely the answer!

    Hahahahahahaha!!!!

    BlurryDeev
    x x x x

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  • 268. At 09:33am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Clodagh it's not your fault, but I am frustrated....morning dear, by the way!

    Can some one (and I'm looking your way pip) please put together a code breaking list for all of the acronyms used on here!

    I can't do it, because I don't bloody know what they are....can anyone help?!

    Rips and the CMM

    x

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  • 269. At 09:40am on 22 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Rips. Howya sweetheart.

    Bless you. DDF is the Dear Departed Father. GD is Genius Daughter and HB is her Hero Boyfriend. Oh yes and the GBF is the Gay Best Friend. Damian from Dublin. Separated from Alan Carr at birth.

    Now. Your turn. CMM?

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 270. At 09:41am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    rips - my apologies - but best friend has known me since I was 11 - for that kind of commitment she deserves first dibs on blur ticket!

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  • 271. At 09:41am on 22 Apr 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Morning all.Beez and Rips,sorry I missed you last night.Confession time,opted out of the 5 a night club last night and went for the,wait for it,NINE!!!!!!! Cant believe it,but need to do it about once a month or so to recharge. Quite a lot of wing flapping involved yesterday so important now and again to just give in to exhaustion.
    Sounds like you all had a bit of fun tho',what a joy this blog is now.We are all one big happy family and long may it stay that way.
    Ooooh Beez,hope the troublesome toothache has subsided and didn't bother you in the night.
    Well will be back to join the 5 a nighters and anyone else that might be around too.
    Happy Humps folks and go for it Nicki,sooooo
    many bloggers behind you.xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  • 272. At 09:42am on 22 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    By the way did anyone see Gok Wan trying his heroic best with Alan Carr last night?

    Marvellous. Failed miserably, like... but bloody marvellous all the same. I'd like to see him do over the GBF. I've bin' failin' for years with him despite efforts that would make Boadicea look like Denise Royle.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 273. At 09:43am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    What acronyms Rips?

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  • 274. At 10:04am on 22 Apr 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Oh-oh.

    I can see an accident waitin' to happen.

    Have bin summoned by the brother-outlaw to celebrate St. George's day tomorrow. Jaysus I'm not match-fit either, only swerved the marathon at the wedding last week on account of lookin' after Renee. Hmm. Best start tonight. Pinta milk before bed, shot of vodka for breakfast, limber up for hairy string game later.

    Now then where did I put me dragon suit.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 275. At 10:17am on 22 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Morning all - Deevs and SBP - happy blur day - ont'radio now as I type!

    jakey - luuuuuuuuverly car BTW!

    RIPS - BTW (by the way) lol (laugh out loud) lol lol!

    have a good day everyones
    debs2
    X

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  • 276. At 10:17am on 22 Apr 2009, Liz Coates wrote:

    Hooorrraaaayyyyy. About time too. If your blog's anything to go by, it'll be full of fun, emotion and a few surprises I'm sure.

    Look forward to it

    Liz x

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  • 277. At 10:21am on 22 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Morning all,

    Just popped in quickly to say good luck to Nicki for today - good vibes coming from me, think this might be the job for you.

    Helen - that was lovely made me smile too!

    Bit busy with accounts - laters

    Darce xx

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  • 278. At 10:27am on 22 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Hi everyone:

    Just catching up from last night - lots of good stuff discussed!

    Hells #261: what a beautiful post. Just to add my own take on the subject - I was in a pub last week having a wee glass of wine with my boss, when unknown to me, my husband had arranged to meet a mate in the same pub. MrS walked in and I can honestly say, my heart skipped a beat. And that's after 35 years, so I must really fancy him!

    Rips #147: you really had "one of those days" yesterday, didn't you? Drop eight grand? Aye, that will be right!

    Gingembre: glad you read the article. As I said yesterday, I think you are your colleagues are wonderful.

    Nicki - good luck!

    C xx

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  • 279. At 10:28am on 22 Apr 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Morning,

    Good luck to Nicki for today.

    I'm back at work and catching up - oh Gawd - can I go home again please!!??

    Tea is needed I think!

    ebx

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  • 280. At 10:32am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Cheers Clodagh,

    Having that info is probably the only way your posts could be any more enjoyable!

    Celebrating St Georges day....I'm all for it, just can't think how....Morris dancing?!
    Enjoy.

    The CMM...Current Mrs Milham.

    Debs2...you shouldn't joke, the first time I saw lol. I thought it meant 'lots of luck'!

    Rips

    x

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  • 281. At 10:37am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Anyone mind if I don't celebrate St George's Day with you all tomorrow?

    I have my reasons, all very personal, and may, just may need you mad lot a lot tomorrow .... it's the 4th anniversary of losing my wonderful daddy.

    Hard to let it pass by when it falls on St George's Day ......

    It's been on my mind all week but can't hold it in any more.

    Sorry.

    Deev xxx

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  • 282. At 10:42am on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Morning all - lovely sunny morning clouded by the mountain of work I have to get through!!

    Hells - that was really sweet.

    Clodagh - I'm with you on the St Georges day - just off to fish out my union J mini dress (not!!).

    lol used to mean lots of love - as in swalk written on the back of letters (sealed with a loving kiss) Rips. Remember those strange things - letters you used to send to friends?

    Back inabit

    Beesmum xxx

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  • 283. At 10:42am on 22 Apr 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    Morning lovelies! GO NIKKI!!!

    Hells 261 - gorgeous post!

    I think there's nothing nicer than seeing two oldies tottering down the road hand in hand - I hope I'll be like that one day! Well perhaps not the tottering, but old and still holding hands with someone!!!!

    Another lovely day - enjoy if you can!

    T xxx

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  • 284. At 10:43am on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Remember the laughter and good times Deev - I find that helps (some)

    Beez xx

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  • 285. At 10:46am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Hey Nicki,

    I've done it I've beaten the knock 'em dead line...

    Ready...

    Dear Nicki,

    Good luck with the second interview,

    All the best......


    (wait for it)....


    R.I.P's

    See what I did, Huh?!

    I'll get my coat........

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  • 286. At 10:47am on 22 Apr 2009, Tiggs xx wrote:

    Deev
    {{{{{}}}} to you, thinking of you honey.
    Won't say keep your chin up or anything, I know it's hard. Not lost my Daddy but lost my wonderful Grandad and know what you are going through

    Tiggs xxx

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  • 287. At 10:48am on 22 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Cheryl: no apology needed. Anyone who has lost a loved one knows exactly how you feel.

    Good advice from Beez: just try to focus on the good times, but of course it is important for you to honour your dad the way that's best for you.

    xx

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  • 288. At 10:49am on 22 Apr 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Deev,

    You know where we are Sausage.

    Tins.... #283 - I don't think you should be teliing people that you've spotted Deev and Mr Deev wandering about in public!

    Bye

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  • 289. At 10:54am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I dunno whether to laugh or cry now gang. Thank you ... and Rips I'll deal with you later honeybun!

    Someonw here just asked me where dad is buried. I can't answer that as I don't know (where his ashes are).

    That's really bad, isn't it.




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  • 290. At 11:05am on 22 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Cheryl: don't beat yourself up in any way. If arrangements had not been made to retain your dad's ashes, then the undertakers will have taken care of them - i.e. they would be scattered in a Garden of Remembrance.

    Can you ask your mum, or a relative who would have been dealing with his funeral, what the arrangements were?

    When my husband's parents died, it never occurred to us to keep their ashes, but when my own parents died, we did arranged to have them buried. Everyone does it differently, so don't you feel bad if you don't know what was organised.

    Sorry to go on!

    C xx

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  • 291. At 11:13am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Chrissie

    His ashes are with his partner. Sadly, things were not good between us after his death (I've mentioned the anger I felt at the time on here before, and you were wonderful then too). After his fneral (abroad - I felt such a stranger) I asked her what she had planned and she just passed comment about leaving a little bit of him in each of his favourite bars in the village (in Spain).

    Needless to say, I was not amused.

    And we've not spoken since.

    Oh well.

    You guys on here are fantastic. You know that, yeh!?

    Me
    x

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  • 292. At 11:24am on 22 Apr 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Deev, 'lost' (terrible way of putting it) my dad when I was 16 and mum when 22.
    Ashes scattered at the crematorium. Never been back there to see/talk to them as I always think of them in the present tense!
    In all the things I say and do, my mum and dad are alive in me and always will be.

    Do as has been said and remember only the happy times.

    Lots of love to you and I will be giving you extra hugs tomorrow.
    Crumpy xx

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  • 293. At 11:30am on 22 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Cheryl: yes, I remember well when you told us how things were when your dad died, and really, you have dealt with everything so well since then.

    If it was left to his partner to deal with his ashes, then that was completely out of your hands. All I can say is, he's completely at peace and you have nothing to question yourself over.

    Can I just say, and this is the kind of family I come from, we scattered some of my mum and dad's ashes in their favourite pub too! As we left the pub, we said to the bemused barmaid, now just take care when you're sweeping up tonight, our parents are under the table at the window!

    C xx

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  • 294. At 11:35am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    LOL Chrissie. That's lovely. Thank you xx

    Right. I'm putting morose Deev back in the cupboard. Got some good music on (cheers Tobe, if yous are a-lurking, but I doubt it somehow)

    Thanks everyone. I mean it - you're all fantastic.

    xxx

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  • 295. At 11:39am on 22 Apr 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Yes, normal service now being resumed!

    x

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  • 296. At 11:39am on 22 Apr 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im2SoltmZEc

    for deev and anyone else out there who needs it - not sure how appropiate this is but I think its a beautiful song

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  • 297. At 11:45am on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Bagpuss .... you trying to finish me off??

    Lovely song, I agree 100%!

    Deev xxx

    now listening to Too Fast by Ra Ra Riot

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  • 298. At 11:58am on 22 Apr 2009, Tiggs xx wrote:

    lovely song, goosebumps immediately appeared!

    Tiggs xxx

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  • 299. At 11:59am on 22 Apr 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    For those of us who can't youtube at work, what IS the lovely song??

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  • 300. At 12:04pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Why Worry by Dire Straits, Crumps. On Brothers In Arms, I think .... ?

    The postman just put a smile on my face ... bit of banter about the match last night and then gave me a package containing my Russell Brand CDs I ordered the other night!

    nlt: Roxy Music - Same Old Scene.

    And lady boss gone out. So its loud!

    x x x x

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  • 301. At 12:11pm on 22 Apr 2009, Darce wrote:

    Deev,

    Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Its coming up to 3 years since my dad died, the day before my son's birthday, so I know how you feel. It must be hard not knowing where his ashes are but it really doesn't matter as his spirit will be with you. Enjoy your memories and think about all the good times because I'm sure he was like my dad and there will be lots of happy and funny times to smile about.

    Darce xxxx

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  • 302. At 12:14pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Darce

    Just reading that has made me smile.

    Thank you.

    Cheryl x

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  • 303. At 12:27pm on 22 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Hello

    Bit late clocking on, had my cleaning head on this morning, doesn't often happen but feeling smug with sparkly house.

    My mum and Mr Ps dad died within 5 days of each other back in 1990. But do you know what, when we look in the mirror there they are and we have a bit of a laugh. Gone but not forgotten and never will be.

    Thoughts will be with you tomorrow deev.

    Penny x

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  • 304. At 12:28pm on 22 Apr 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    A'ternoon all, beeyooootiful day here, shame I haven't been outside!

    Having a lovely day in the office, after the rubbishness that was yesterday. Dear me, I felt sooo sorry for myself! You know when you don't feel well, and everything and everyone is against you? That was me. Muchmuchmuch better today :-)

    AF Xx

    Hells #261, what a lovely post, fair brought a tear to my jaded eye!

    Clodagh #274 - are you sure the one pint will be enough??

    Deev #281 - we'll be here sweetheart, whatever you need, whenever xx And in some ways (although some of you may disagree), does it matter where he is physically? All that matters is he's in your heart (sorry, I know that sounds cheesy, but that's how I feel about my mum).

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  • 305. At 12:33pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    I know you're all right. And how's this for irony ...... the playlist I'm listening to has just chucked out "I've Been Thinking About You" !!

    Spooky!

    x x x

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  • 306. At 12:36pm on 22 Apr 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    ps next Wednesday is my first anniversary on the blog woo hoo!

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  • 307. At 12:40pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Now that's something to celebrate Flower! Champers for lunch, methinks!

    Deevski x x x x

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  • 308. At 12:44pm on 22 Apr 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    Might have to make do with a fizzy apple juice drink Deev, me being at work and all - I'm still the newbie here, so don't want to create a bad impression just yet!! They've got all the time in the world to find out what I'm really like hehe.

    AF xx

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  • 309. At 12:44pm on 22 Apr 2009, Dean Moriarty wrote:

    Hey Chris, see if you can get the phrase 'and he wore massive yellow shoes' into your book.

    That way, when I read it, I'll feel like a spy receiving a coded message...

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  • 310. At 12:53pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    Hey there everyone!! Seems like AAAGES since i posted on here, what with school holidays and work and everything! have been lurking on and off though, to try and keep up with what you are all doing, though it is quite hard sometimes!!

    anyway, i have a daughter away this week on a school residential trip to London, and a small boy who has just started pre-school so is very excited but very weary at the same time!!

    we are on house arrest today waiting for my new chairs to be delivered - hooray!! will be very posh - till the cat uses them for a bed for the first time then that will be it!!

    hope everyone is ok - the sun is shining here in Cornwall and all is well with the world when that happens!!!

    love cornishgirlie XXX

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  • 311. At 1:18pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    was it something i said??!!

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  • 312. At 1:23pm on 22 Apr 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    Don't worry cornishgirlie, things have tended to be quiet here at lunchtime - everyone out in that lovely sunshine I'll bet!

    AF x

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  • 313. At 1:23pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Hi Cornish!

    CLP ... where am de new blog pleeeez? I is eating me luncheon to da old blog, innit!?

    SteetDeev
    x x x x

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  • 314. At 1:28pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    thanks guys!

    maybe CLP has peaked with those early morning efforts and now the word is out about the book he can take it easy - hence late blog?

    x

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  • 315. At 1:33pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Maybe he's flying high, high, like a bird in the sky ..... like an eagle that soars through the breeze ... over mountains and forests and trees. He can go anywhere that he please ......



    where did *that* come from???? someone lock me up. quick!!!

    ;-)

    Ahhhhhhhhh. Bit of Suede. That's better ....

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  • 316. At 1:39pm on 22 Apr 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Well, deev, he needs to come back down to earth and send his blog!!

    Pen x

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  • 317. At 1:40pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    That's it. I might just as well pack up and go home now ... for no work will be done this arvo by Deevski.

    "Why?" I hear you holler ......

    I have just un-cellophaned the aforementioned Russell Brand CD/DVD thingymejig and it's all packaged around a booklet brimming with raaaaaaaaaaather gawjus pics of said Mr Brand, in varying degrees of performance and dress. And undress. Oh yes.

    So, with Mr Deev off t'Lakes in 10 sleeps time, me and Old Russ will have a ballyhoo of a time!

    *thud*

    Deevski
    x x x x

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  • 318. At 1:42pm on 22 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Afternoon,

    Deev you do crack me up with your obsession of RB, as far as I'm concerned you are more than welcome to him. Just to join in with everyone else, will be thinking of you tomorrow xx (())

    Nicki, bit late, but everything is crossed for you xx (())

    I've just eaten a custard doughnut and do you know what "I ain't even bovvered"

    AliB
    xx

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  • 319. At 1:45pm on 22 Apr 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    afternoon everyone!
    Deevs - wont harp on incase it makes you sadder (it always makes me cry when I am sad and people are nice to me - whats that abou?) - but the lovely bloggers have all said the right thing about tomorrow - and if you need us then - we'll be here!

    ACTUALLY did some work this morning lol!
    back to me old self though now!

    right off to walk the dogs and treat self to bottle of chards for later - happy hump day after all :-0

    debs2
    X

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  • 320. At 1:46pm on 22 Apr 2009, Tiggs xx wrote:

    Deev Abba, Eagle

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  • 321. At 1:46pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Afternoon all

    Another gorgeous day here in Norfamps. Hope the sun is shining on everyone here.

    Deev - Keep smiling!

    Hope it's good news for Nicki - what time was appointment, do we know?

    AliB - custard doughnut ! You lucky thing....lettuce leaf and chicken here. Could murder a doughnut. any left?

    Steffi
    x

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  • 322. At 1:48pm on 22 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Sorry Steffi all gone, didn't even touch the sides!

    A
    x

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  • 323. At 1:51pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Never mind. Will try and enjoy my yoghurt instead. Do these things actually do you any good?
    x

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  • 324. At 1:56pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Tiggs ... I know! But I mean, where did it come from? Have I been supressing my inner-Abba without realising???

    Very scary. I'm not an Abba kinda gal. Never looked good in a catsuit. Never. And as for blue eye-shadow. Just don't go there.

    Custard donuts. My faves. Oh to munch one off of Russell's ...

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Focus Deev.

    Come on Nicki Noos. Put us all out of our collective misery .....

    Rock and as they say Roll!

    Deev, thinking of a mate at the dentist at this very moment in time xx

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  • 325. At 1:59pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    ooh i used to love Abba!! not that i was ever the right shape for a white lycra cat suit! (still not!)

    i don't think it is good for anyone to suppress their inner anything (!) and if it means breaking into song then so much the better!!

    x

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  • 326. At 2:04pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Waterloooooo
    How did you feel when you won the war
    Waterloooooooooooooooo
    Promised you'd love me forever more ..

    da da da da da da da
    waaa waaaaaa waaaa waaaaaa
    Waterloooooooo



    Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm off to hide under my desk with the Russell pix!

    ;-)

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  • 327. At 2:36pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Deev - your ABBA renditions (sp?) remind me of one of the best concerts ever. Took little sis to see them at Wembley - about 1979 me thinks. AB fab it was. After being given Waterloo on a 45 for my b-day, when it won at Euro song thingy I was hooked.

    All together now....can you hear the drums Fernando?

    Steffi
    X

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  • 328. At 2:36pm on 22 Apr 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    If I have one more call from a mobile phone company - I will explode!! (and gas and electric) I think I have spoken to every flavour going today!!!! Stop wasting my time!!!!!!!!!!!!! ***@@@***

    Ooooooooo that's better.

    No new blog yet?

    Beez xx

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  • 329. At 2:46pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Ooops! Think I just got struck off after commenting on utility company phone calls!
    Agree totally Beez. Mind you am a bit bored in the office atm and a phone call from anyone would be better than nothing!

    S xx

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  • 330. At 2:47pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    beez - go to www.tps.co.uk and get yourself put on a preference scheme (ie you prefer not to get cold calls). stops 90% of them. then when they do occasionally get through you can say you are on a preference and there is a £1,000 fine if they are convicted!! works every time!!

    x

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  • 331. At 2:48pm on 22 Apr 2009, cornishgirlie wrote:

    having read that back it is not very clear - basically you just go to that site and register your phone number. don' t have to do anything else.

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  • 332. At 2:48pm on 22 Apr 2009, dookeggs wrote:

    Perhaps CLP's got writers cramp!

    Good afternoon all!

    Busy bee lately - hence my abscence. I've been up since 6ish this morning :-{ rudely woken by 14 cows and calves helping themselves to my lawn.

    Only 2 hrs to go and then I'll get a wee cat nap when i gt home :-}

    Quack

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  • 333. At 2:49pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    ATM (at the moment) for Rips.

    Steffi

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  • 334. At 2:50pm on 22 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Morning, afternoon everyone. Well the weather people were right. It just poured with rain yesterday afternoon and evening. It's cloudy but bright this morning, but more rain, and wait for it...... possible snow (yup snow) over night....... but it is still supposed to be in the 70s this weekend.

    Did you watch the arsenal v liverpool game last night. What a game....... Fantastic for the neutrals, but do teams not know how to defend anymore?????

    Hope you're all having a great day!!!

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  • 335. At 3:00pm on 22 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Afternoon Bondy,

    The suns cracking the flag stones here, well it certainly looks like it from my office window. I just wished that I smoked so I could go outside and have a quick fag in the sunshine!!

    AliB
    x

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  • 336. At 3:01pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Hi Bondy
    Sadly, couldn't see the match. As you say a good one for neutrals. Not many of them in our house though with a Scouse Blue beloved.

    Just hope our Alex puts out a decent side tonight instead of babies!

    Clash of the Blue's could be interesting as well.

    Steffi
    X

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  • 337. At 3:03pm on 22 Apr 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Bondy

    I think the true art of defending has flown out the window for fear of ridiculous booking and over-zealous refereeing.

    Deev x

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  • 338. At 3:05pm on 22 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Hi AliB, sounds like you're getting some nice weather.

    Hi Steffi, I questioned the decision to field such a young side on saturday, and it almost paid off, but..... well less said about that the better. I think it should be a good game tonight. So too should the clash of the blues (as you put it) game. I think both teams still have a point to prove......


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  • 339. At 3:08pm on 22 Apr 2009, PurpleDragon22 wrote:

    Morning/Afternoon all,

    Been a-lurking for a while, thought I'd say hello today though! so... Hello!

    Bondy - Snap. monday all day and night = rain. slight reprieve yesterday morning, but then all afternoon and night = rain. This morning? pouring with rain. They keep trying to tell us it'll be in the 80's at the weekend... believe it when I see it.... Our neighbours tell us where we live used to be a swamp - certainly looks like it this morning.

    Hells, Lovely post. I look back at pictures from when I met Mr Dragon 10 years ago, and think "coo we look young", but I didn't notice us changing. So I think when you get older with a person you don't really realize or think of them getting older as you're doing it gradually together. Or maybe I'm just talking rubbish who knows?!

    Hope everyone's alright,

    Dragonxx

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  • 340. At 3:09pm on 22 Apr 2009, Stephanie Lloyd-berry wrote:

    Think most in the game questioned the wisdom. Hey ho! Was fantastic to be there despite a. the result and b. was with said blue beloved who beamed all the way home and still is!

    Points to prove....the more points the merrier. A good night to be had me thinks....

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  • 341. At 3:10pm on 22 Apr 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    NEW BLOG

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  • 342. At 4:04pm on 22 Apr 2009, Bond wrote:

    Deev, I couldn't agree more. Tackling is very much part of the game.

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  • 343. At 4:35pm on 22 Apr 2009, j_ustine wrote:

    *gasps* It's not a book! It's a metamorphic carpet cleaner that makes the tea and does the washing up! Cool!

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  • 344. At 6:10pm on 23 Apr 2009, princessCoolBillie wrote:

    Heyy Chris

    did you read Billies book? hope yours is just as ace !!!


    looking forward to your radio show tomoz

    first song to be boys dont cry by the cure!!!
    pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!


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