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Alright now, deep breath - this is a...

Chris Evans | 12:47 UK time, Monday, 29 June 2009

... big week - indeed this is a massive week. For this is the week of The Children In Need Drive Time Dine and Disco with added Fabulous Ferrari Tour, down to Chewton Glen in The New Forest.

I was up this morning fuelling the cars and getting them started in case any odd jobs needed doing to them before Friday morning. This was just as well as a few bits proceeded to fall off - they always do, plus it was a great excuse for an early morning run. They really are such beautiful cars both to drive and look at.

Here's where we're going - hopefully.

The route goes A30 - A303 up to Stonehenge for between 9 and 10 o'clock and then half an hour off for a bacon sarnie and a cup of char at The Haynes National Motor Museum, Sparkford near Yeovil on the 359. This would be a good place to see the cars - but we do have to keep moving - although you could stick around as it's a cool place to hang anyway.

We then head to Salisbury via Wilton before diving down towards Ringwood on the A31 and then in to The New Forest and Chewton Glen itself.

Had a couple of cars at the national Ferrari concours this weekend and managed to pick up a pot for a second place. Here's a pic...

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Great days people - great days.

CLP 2009.

X.

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  • 1. At 1:02pm on 29 Jun 2009, g13ryj wrote:

    First. Nice one

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  • 2. At 1:03pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Ah, Christophe, that sounds SOOOOOOO exciting!!! I'll give you a wave along the way (though it'll be from Brighton so I doubt you'll see me)

    take plenty of water and have a great time
    love
    hazel
    x

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  • 3. At 1:04pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    ...meant to say, give us a bib next time you're flying over our way!

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  • 4. At 1:08pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    What fun you and the drivetime luuuuuky (rich) peoples will have!

    I will wave from Bristol!

    debs
    X

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  • 5. At 1:08pm on 29 Jun 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    CLP - Who says it doesn't matter if you win a prize or not. Your face says that winning is FAB!

    Crumpy xx

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  • 6. At 1:13pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Aaww CLP, sounds blimmin great, hope the weather holds.

    Well done on the prize, glad to see you've got your hat on in this heat.

    Take note bazza!

    Pen xx

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  • 7. At 1:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Is too hot for my tiny brainette...have just noticed 'pot' in your hand...having read the word 'pot' and thinking potato.

    Congratulations!!!

    Oof.

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  • 8. At 1:20pm on 29 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Slainte Christoff. Nice cap.

    And here's hoping you have the matching cool dude shades for the handsome Noah. I'm sure you do but if not, get him some Baby Banz like I got for the spectacularly ginger gorgeous great-nephew Zak, future Chippendale and road-sweeper of the year. They have a stretchy strap round the back of the head so said mini-Adonis can keep them on.

    DTDAD sounds like a blast, am in a bit of a mad jealous rage. It was at Ferndown golf club, not so far away, that the GBF Damian and myself chanced upon the Red Arrows in the bar. Not sure who was more excited, actually, me or Damian.

    The best bit was when Red 3 volounteered to take our photo with the rest of the team, using an idiot-proof camera. There we were, all grinnin' cheesily, goosin' each other, etc., when the said Red 3 looked puzzled and stared at the camera, nonplussed.

    "Ah Jaysus," boomed Damian. "Which one did yous say you were flyin'?"

    Marvellous.

    Ah me lost youth. All 12 of 'em.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 9. At 1:20pm on 29 Jun 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Haze - did you think they were handing out King Edwards as prizes?
    Credit crunch maybe, but things ain't that desp, are they?
    C x

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  • 10. At 1:41pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Hi back now.......catch up time

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  • 11. At 1:51pm on 29 Jun 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Congratulations on your pot, Chris!

    I'll give a wave too, but you'll not be able to see me from Manchester!! It's the tought that counts though!

    JG x

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  • 12. At 1:51pm on 29 Jun 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    thought, even...doh!

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  • 13. At 1:57pm on 29 Jun 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Afternoon Each,

    Phew what a scorcher! Not complaining though, cause it will be winter before we know it.

    Firstly - All the best Bondy for today, bit late but crossing everything for you.

    Nice hat Chris and well done on the pot. I'll give you a wave from Kent and I hope all those involved have a smashing time.

    I don't get cars really, I appreciate a nice one but I don't understand what all the fuss is about. I shall be purchasing a new one this year, have no idea what to get or what's good or not. As long as it gets me from A to B then that's all I need.

    What's going on with the moderating - as has been said, someone is taking the pee!

    Have a good afternoon

    AliB
    xx

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  • 14. At 2:08pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Chris mate....what fun....nice pot!!!

    Have heard about Ferrari reliability, or lack of...still, they are fab motors none the less.

    Penny, yeah, cheers for the hat comment..!

    See Roger F is not havin' in easy in his first set??

    TBx

    PS Great to hear JW this morning!!!!

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  • 15. At 2:18pm on 29 Jun 2009, madcatian wrote:

    Hi Chris,

    Congratulations on second place - Lovely picture of you. Good luck for your Fabulous Ferrari Tour on Friday - It sounds great fun!!!

    While you have your camera out, could we please have a picture of Beth!

    Love Constantly,
    X.X.X.X.X.

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  • 16. At 2:20pm on 29 Jun 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    We've got the sunshine woo hoo - Beez, Pen, it took a while to get here from you, a few detours I think, but it's here. Well, more or less...

    And jeepers, what have you lot been doing and saying?? Or has the sun gone to the moderators' heads, do we think?

    CLP, congrats on the cup, you look chuffed to bits, bless you. Hope DTD&D is much fun.

    Buongiorno tutti!

    AF xx

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  • 17. At 2:21pm on 29 Jun 2009, angieblogger wrote:

    Hi Chris,Well done on second place, your looking good , love the hat.Sounds very exciting, might see you on the way,
    Have fun . love to all.xx

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  • 18. At 2:22pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Afternoon CLP!

    I'd love to have been at the Drivetime Dine and Disco bash this weekend, but sadly, regrettably, on Sunday I shall be AT WEMBLEY WATCHING TAKE THAT!!!!!!!

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

    Will dance round my handbag in your honour on the hallowed turf!

    And hey - you look divine in that piccy chief!

    Love and stuff

    Deevski on-topic
    x x x x


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  • 19. At 2:25pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    AF....don't look at me....as Bart Simpson says...it wasn't me..xx

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  • 20. At 2:26pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Crumpers, I have no idea...either that or Maris Piper...

    ...and Clodagh...have you ever caught the programme on telly called 'How do they do that?'? Possibly one of THE most tedious dull boring (you get the picture) programmes on the telly...BUT, where I'm akshully going with this IS...me and the Badger have renamed it 'This is probably the type of job you'll end up doing if you don't pass any exams at school'. If you see it, you'll get my drift...

    work exp bod gone somewhere else temporarily, so I'm orft to lunch
    love
    hazel
    x

    Chezza, Dexter, do you reckon Miguel is gonna geddit..????????

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  • 21. At 2:26pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Aw CLP bless! You do look pleased - well done on winning the cup and good luck with the Dine and Disco tour. Nice hat.

    Ali - Flower - yup - someone taking the p methinks too.

    Beezer xx
    aka Lenny the Lion

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  • 22. At 2:26pm on 29 Jun 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Christoff - thanks for the invitation to come and look at your cars - really wish I could but I think we are busy and its a bit far - but thanks for thinking of us and taking on my suggestion - really chuffed that you read my spoutings!

    Super bp x

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  • 23. At 2:32pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    #20 - Haze .... we have about 8 weeks' worth of Dexter's to catch up on ..... missing him like maddage!!

    But at least The Mabius is back in our lives on a Wednesday night!

    Long live The Mabius!

    Deevs
    x x x


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  • 24. At 2:38pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    omg - we have a new window cleaner - I swear he is the spittin image of Elvis!!! Think he'd notice if I took a pic !?

    Beez xxx

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  • 25. At 2:48pm on 29 Jun 2009, sparklingladydi wrote:

    How annoying! Just checked Friday's blog and realised my song got played to open the show. I was stuck at the checkout in Tesco at 5 pm but wasn't too concerned as didn't think it likely it would be picked because of MJ.
    Anyway, hope you all enjoyed it and maybe I'll get lucky again in another 100 years (this was my first ever request!)

    Di
    x

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  • 26. At 2:50pm on 29 Jun 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    HL - call me borning, but I love How do they make/do that? I was babysitting for friends on Friday night and they came home to find me watching how Swiss Army Knives were made...haha. Well it was gone midnight and usually telly is a bit dubious at that time of night - Ahem - not that I would know of course :)

    AliB
    xx

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  • 27. At 2:53pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    following on from 24 - his accent - sexy - French !!! about 6ft 3 -4 - between wives omg omg

    Beez xx

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  • 28. At 2:55pm on 29 Jun 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    Pictures, Beez, pictures!!!

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  • 29. At 2:57pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    HES MINE Bring him to Brum Beez!!!!!!

    debs
    X

    Pee ess Lady Di - listen again on i-player!

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  • 30. At 2:58pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    BTW Beez - how do get to the point in a conversation with a new window cleaner to know his between wives!!!!!

    LOL

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  • 31. At 2:59pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    pee ess - that will be £5.50 missus and by the way I dont have a missus at the moment.......

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  • 32. At 3:01pm on 29 Jun 2009, alright_flower wrote:

    Ah Debs, it's all about the birds and the Beez...

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  • 33. At 3:04pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Good point Debs.....how did that pop up in conversation.....?? Bonjour....comment allez vouz etc etc??

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  • 34. At 3:10pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    waaaagh camera battery dead !!! taken one on my phone omg he is at least a foot taller than me.. swooon..............sank you for ze glass of vwater omg omg...
    Debs - #30 folk tell me things !!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 35. At 3:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Beez, get another glass of water............................and chuck over yourself!!!!

    Pen xx

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  • 36. At 3:16pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Heavens - if this lot don't get moderated !!! Good idea Pen - just off to stand in front of the air conditioning unit!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 37. At 3:18pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Wo their Beez....calm down..

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  • 38. At 3:21pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    If that was me, I'd be on the norty step 4 sure by now.....not fair!

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  • 39. At 3:24pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Our window cleaner here at work bears a passing resemblance to Iggy Pop, kinda oldish looking with long blond hair, and wears THE tightest denim shorts in the summer months. Not quite a saddle-esque as The Iggy One tho.

    I need an ice bath. Now.

    Deevster
    x x x x


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  • 40. At 3:24pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    TB - I agree - remiss of me, I did say I was going to keep an eye on things....

    Beez - norty step now! (I'm there from facebook so it'll be narce to have a bit of company!)

    debs
    X

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  • 41. At 3:24pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Bazzles - come join me on the norty step. Room aplenty!

    xx

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  • 42. At 3:25pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    to clarify ..

    thats An Ice Bath

    not

    A nice bath

    Thank you!

    Deevster
    x x x


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  • 43. At 3:30pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Blog went t**ts up just then, anyone else?

    Now back to normal. Reckon summits afoot!!!


    Pen xx

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  • 44. At 3:30pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Whoops too many *!!

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  • 45. At 3:30pm on 29 Jun 2009, dookeggs wrote:

    howdy all!

    I'm presuming all this talk about ice and cold water is in relation to the heat that you southern softies are now complaining about ;-) This weekend (at RHAS) we have had warm but overcast (Fri) Annoying drizzle (Sat) and then to top it off Fog (Sun). At least the queues at the Highland Show weren't as big as they would have been had the weather been what the forecasters had promised!

    Today is pleasant here a few clouds, a light breeze and the sun is out probably about 18 degrees.

    Quack

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  • 46. At 3:33pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Dook

    Is it hot outside then? Mighty warm in this ere office!!!

    Deevs
    x x x x

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  • 47. At 3:34pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Hi dook, add 10 degrees to that darn sarf!!

    Pen xx

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  • 48. At 3:34pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    OK on the norty step - sorry !!! v v sorry- wont do it again!!
    Deev you shouldn't have mentioned the shorts !! Nice jeans Francis (who smokes) had. Wot !!? he needed a cool off in my office!!!

    Beez xx

    pee ess - just had a call from someone in your neck of woods Dook - well close - I think - she is melting !!!

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  • 49. At 3:36pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    AliB...I'd NEver call you borning, or boring for that matter!!! The whole premise is really interesting, although the bloke who narrates it sounds like he's nearly nodding off half the time...and although I turtley slated it boring-wise, I did enjoy the one about the bridge. But that might have been called Giant Structures or similar. (mainly Badger preferred viewing)

    Just don't get me started on the Deadliest Catch. I thought this was going to be about hunting REALLY BIG FISH. Turns out to be a load of men on a boat, in orange suits, on a boat, catching crabs. Give me Robson and / or Jerome with a pike any time.

    Work exp bod has got an alarm going off on his pc now, so better don hard hat and marigolds and go and see what he's done...
    love
    hazel
    x

    Now, Mythbusters...dif ball game completely.

    Chez, PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE watch it!!!!!!! (Dexter I mean)

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  • 50. At 3:37pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

    Greetings Ter CLP And ALL Of The Blog,

    Bingo Star ere.......

    CLP - Nice photo..... shame though about the Ferrari parade on Fridee.... can't go az am working!!!!!!!!!

    Plus why did yer pick Fridee..... worst dee of the week for traffic problems!!!!!!!
    But a know it's gotta be Fridee for The Drivetime Disco on Saturdee!!!!!!!!

    Beautiful weather terdee.... and even more beautiful my Bingo tip of 'ow ter keep cool!!!!!!!!!
    Me tip iz drive a 40tonne supermarket truck with a frozen goods on!!!!!!!
    Yes all, minus 27 in the back of me truck..... beautiful everytime a 'ave ter go inter the back ter unload at each supermarket!!!!!!!!!
    Plus.... ave bought a 6 pack of strawberry cornettos.... and a can eat one atta time throughout the dee and keep the rest from melting by...... leaving them in the back of me aych gee vee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Finally...... still very sad about Jacko!!!!!!!!!!
    Such a nice, good person who did so much for children's charity and ripped apart by unproven allegations!!!!!!!!!!
    I personally prefer ter focus on the positives in people instead of wanting ter beleive the negatives!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I personally think Micheal Jackson waz someone who was basically too nice for alot of the nasty people that are in this world!!!!!!!!!!!
    Probally why 'e waz taken advantage of by so many cling-ons!!!!!!

    Very similar ter Elvis really the way 'is live sadly went wrong to an early death!!!!!!!
    It's a shame the way we treat these people so badly when they are alive, yet soon as they die...... they seem ter go up in status!!!!!!!!!!!
    Mind you if you read the british tabloids at the moment..... they make me want to be sick..... the rubbish that they write.... even when someone 'as died!!!!!!!
    I blame the tabloids for alot of the doom mongering they spread about this wonderful country!!!!!!!!!
    Not 'ealthy ter read the papers every dee in my opinion.... that's why a don't buy them very often!!!!!!!!
    And when a do..... a feel like either emergrating or nearly topping mesen!!!!!!!!!!!

    Finally on Jacko..... At least all of 'is brilliant music iz being played everywhere!!!!!!!!
    AWESOME TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Chow!

    Only problem.... a can't beleive it.... the only DAMN Jacko tune ave noot 'eard played iz my favourite.... Dirty Diana.... MEGA TUNE but totally forgotten about!!!!!!!

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  • 51. At 3:38pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    on a boat, somewhere cold...scuse me. not on a boat on a boat.

    That would be three men on a boat.

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  • 52. At 3:38pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

    #50 - WHATTA COINCIDENCE!!!!!! The age at which Micheal Jackson passed away!!!!!!!

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  • 53. At 3:42pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Bezz ,I could do with a window cleaner ,can you send him down .
    Tell him he wont need his ladder only ground floor to do ,but still a lot of windows . he! he!
    Brixxxxxx

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  • 54. At 3:47pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Haze....MYTHBUSTERS......can't get my kids to stop watching it....must say, quite like it too...those guys are bonkers....

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  • 55. At 3:49pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    BEEZ , see what you made me do , can't even spell my name properly all that talk about 6 3 or 4 foot french men

    Bids .xxxxx

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  • 56. At 3:52pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

    PS A waz just thinking about the tune Dirty Diana..... love the brilliant sound effects of the backing singers accopanied by the awesome sllow wrock guitar riff..... really great feeling ter this tune.... and the song about cling-ons....

    In fact a think this iz one of the guitar sounds that made me get really, really interested in the electric guitar from an early age..... (going to a Meatloaf concert iz what finally made me take up the electric guitar) Anyway.... errrr remember this tune when a waz about 10 ter early teens..... really 'it me the guitar riff...... MEGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • 57. At 3:58pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Oh Dear - the Wrath of and all that!!!

    You know isolated thunder storms were forecast? Well there is one HERE - chucking it down Big Time on my nice clean windows!!! Just have to get him back I guess - I'll pass on to you Bids !!

    Beezer xxx

    Blimey - monsoon stuff !!!

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  • 58. At 4:04pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Tis real Costa Blanca here at the mo...

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  • 59. At 4:10pm on 29 Jun 2009, ThunderclapN wrote:

    Beez, Calm down.

    You probably caused the thunderstorm with the hot air rising.

    Please dont send it my way.

    Thunder

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  • 60. At 4:13pm on 29 Jun 2009, dookeggs wrote:

    Beez - I wonder if the breeze we are getting is making it feel a bit cooler. We are a tad in the foot hills with a slight valley heading seaward. I would imagine down in the proper Valley/Strath it would be a wee bitty close! Home is the other side of the hill on the other side of the proper valley facing the sea - so probably a right pea souper there (damned NE Haar!)

    I'm desperately hoping that beginning of next week is going to be cold as we are driving daan to Norfolk to pick up 1500 day old ducklings and bringing them back up the road! ....... Oh the joy 8+ hrs of 1500 baby ducklings.......

    Quack

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  • 61. At 4:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Thunder - that's what I thought !!! ooops!!
    No-where near you it's right overhead here !!!! Yikes !!!!!!

    Beezer xxx

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  • 62. At 4:17pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Dook - Gairloch.

    Oooeer - power surges/dips now - be under the desk in a minute !!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 63. At 4:30pm on 29 Jun 2009, dookeggs wrote:

    Beez - I'm half way between Aberdeen and Dundee! And have just had reported from boss's wife that it is 21 degrees outside.

    Sorry to say but i'm glad I'm not near you at the moment as i am scared sh*tless of thunderstorms - for no apparent reason - I just always have been.

    Quack

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  • 64. At 4:31pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Have had a reply from the Blog Moderators, and have posted it on the CLP bloggers page on FB (on the wall).

    Deevs
    x x xx

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  • 65. At 4:36pm on 29 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Moderators ready!!!

    Gladiators ready!!

    :-)

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  • 66. At 4:57pm on 29 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Dook, I'm sure if there is gonna be a thunderstorm, the wee dooks will be laying HOOOGE eggs...or maybe not...in the meantime, please ensure you have adequate supplies of Gin (or similar) under your desk in case of prolonged precipitation and lightnininging...

    Bids, I was quite liking Brix...quite a too kule for skule name...

    of to the beach for a swim now hoorah
    love
    hazel
    x

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  • 67. At 5:36pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Dooks dear - dont you already have about twenty gizillion dooks already????

    debs
    X

    Beez - you still alive????

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  • 68. At 5:49pm on 29 Jun 2009, hellenbach1 wrote:

    We hope you and all the lucky bidders have a fantastic time Chris.


    Hells x

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  • 69. At 6:31pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bingo-Star-ere wrote:

    Me again......

    CLP THe theme of yer show..... talkin of winning things......

    A once goot best in class for making a glass sculpture!!!!!!!
    Yes a waz best in class for me glass!!!!!!!

    A goot awarded with a glass trophy...... only problem a drooopped it..... it smashed...... a wazza broken man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Tatty bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • 70. At 6:47pm on 29 Jun 2009, Stewartapple wrote:

    Hi chris like the hat sir have a great time on Friday love to be there 4 bacon sandwhich & of course the lovely cars love to Tash and Noah best wishes Stewart

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  • 71. At 7:27pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Evening each

    Chris, sounds like a great plan. Hope it all goes well.

    xxxx

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  • 72. At 8:05pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    Evening all from hot and muggy Essex.

    Nice pic CLP by the way.

    Am totally out of the loop on here now, have no idea what has been going on......any chance of a quick update?

    Off to water some thirsty plants, back in a bit.

    Debbie x

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  • 73. At 8:37pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    CRIKEY WATCHING TENNIS FIRST TIME IN A MILLION YEARS!

    QUITE CITING!

    DEBS
    x

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  • 74. At 8:42pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Not you as well Debs!!!! Daughter is obsessed and certain that Andy Murray is going to win.

    Debs: hope you're well.

    xxxxxx

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  • 75. At 8:49pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    sCUSE me - toilet breaks, call the trainer, get a number of line replays??????????

    this is not real man tennis!

    bring back borg, connor and the Mac!

    LOL
    debs
    S

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  • 76. At 8:51pm on 29 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    OK - who cares what the result is EWAN is in the crowd - I'm watching!
    LOL
    debs
    X

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  • 77. At 9:03pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    Wish that I could get into the tennis, but I just don't get the game at all.

    Ho hum.

    Just flicking between here and fb at the mo, trying to sort out whether or not I'm able to see Take That on Sunday. I feel a bit axious about it......must be brave and go for it!

    Debbie x

    ps: Hi Annie x

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  • 78. At 9:04pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Debs, go for it. Deev etc... will be there to meet you.

    Have a great time.

    xxxxx

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  • 79. At 9:08pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    I think I might Annie, I just might!

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  • 80. At 9:15pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Hi Debbie, Long time no see.
    How are you keeping? Hey! you must really try and go on Sunday ,
    Deevs going . Wouldn't you feel great if you did ,And Im sure you must like them to have tickets.
    My daughters are going on Wednesday. Go girl ,go girl and
    you can tell all .

    Bridge xxxx

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  • 81. At 9:15pm on 29 Jun 2009, HighlandLassSusan wrote:

    Evening Christoff!

    Sounds like a fabulous day out, and we'll look forward to the photos! Hope you all take plenty drinks with you, given we are supposed to be having a heatwave! Some parts of Scotland were hitting 30 degrees Celcius plus today!! Go figure! I still remember the drought of '74 ... or was it '75? In our wee Scottish west coast village, we had no water in our taps, filled our cisterns up with the dwindling burn water and had water tankers round daily. Yet everyone shows such surprise when we get weather like that today, girning about 'global warming' and the such! Don't get me wrong, I advocate that we do need to be more responsible with how we use our planet's resources, but there's 'nowt new under the sun' as the Good Book says ... well, words to that effect!

    Anyhoo - have a fabulous time - don't overheat - take plenty photos and ENJOY!

    Have to get the wee lass out of the bath and check on sleeping baby lass, but hopefully catch up with you gorgeous bloggers later!

    Huggles

    Susan

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  • 82. At 9:21pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Debbie ,as you can see every one here is well and ticking over just the same . WE do miss you and often wonder how you're doing .
    I suppose if your busy it's hard to get back into the groove.

    what have you been up to lately , that's if you want to tell ?

    Bridge xxxx

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  • 83. At 9:22pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    Hi Bridget, I'm doing ok thanks. Totally exhausted today, tough day of therapy but at least getting moneys worth lol!

    I do want to go. So I'll sort myself out.

    Huggles back to you too Susan.

    LM is jumping about upstairs, must go and get him back to bed!

    Debbie x

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  • 84. At 9:22pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Evening all,

    I'm feelng a bit out of the loop as I:

    ... haven't had time to watch one minute of tennis so far, despite a major crush on Roger Federer

    .... know nothing about Ferraris and cannot pretend to be remotely interested

    ....am feeling distinctly jaded after 2 "pre-wedding" nights out over the weekend - I just can't take the pace, it's official

    ....am faced with a whole queue of end of term/wedding deadlines and dates

    Anyhow, I hope everyone is well and happy and coping with the heat - I think we should have "Sun-days" like we now have "Snow days" and abandon everything when the thermometer hits anything above 28 degrees. It's impossible to work and we are all in need of a good dose of Vitamin D.

    Love,

    A x

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  • 85. At 9:23pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    Bridget, I'll be back later.

    When Mr Debbie goes to bed and I'm huddled up with pj's and a tub of ben and jerry's ice cream :-)

    x

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  • 86. At 9:25pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Hi to Debbie, Bridget, Annie and Susan - long time no see Suze!

    A x

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  • 87. At 9:29pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Evening Boleyngirl. Nice to see Susan back on the blog.

    xxxxx

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  • 88. At 9:31pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    PS: Haven't had much sun up here in Northland today. Sat in Anstruther eating fish and chips looking out at the mist on the water. It was really hot but sun didn't appear till we got home!

    Tennis? Haven't a scooby what it's all about.

    xxxxx

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  • 89. At 9:32pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Hi Annie. Had a great time up in Sunderland at the weekend, they sure know how to party. How are you enjoying your retirement, and why in the world did you get moderated last night??

    A x

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  • 90. At 9:33pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Evening everyone ,
    Melting in Manchester today.

    Deev, thanks for taking the time to email about the mods .

    Boley , promised myself loads of tennis, but hardly seen a match yet. Murray struggling a bit tonight.

    Hope everyone is ok.

    Mc xx

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  • 91. At 9:33pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Hi Boleyngirl , Not long now eh!. Are you getting nervous or are you too busy to think about it yet . Deep breathing I,ve been told helps ,but make sure you don't hold your breath ,

    IF I don,t get the chance to say or miss you , all the very best and hope all goes well , and be very ,very Happy.
    Bridge xxxxx

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  • 92. At 9:35pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Hya MC. Am just grabbing an unscheduled ten minutes catching up on t'blog since Thursday!

    A x

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  • 93. At 9:36pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    MC: Don't think he's going to win.

    Boleyngirl: Haven't a clue why I got moderated, have had no email from the blog police. Methinks a little nasty gremlin is having fun!

    Don't know much about Sunderland, but if it's anything like Newcastle, you're right, they really know how to have a good time.

    xxxx

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  • 94. At 9:39pm on 29 Jun 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Hi Annie , How were the fish and chips ?

    Hi MC , Lets hope it will be a tad cooler so that we can sleep a little better .

    It's very muggy on the south coast , not had any storms or rain yet ,but could deff do with some .

    Bridge xxxx

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  • 95. At 9:39pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi Annie,

    mmmm i think Andy would struggle against RF, looking how tonights game is going. Mind you , its nice to see lots of rallys and its not a walkover.

    I agree about the Gremlin too.

    MC xx

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  • 96. At 9:40pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Thanks for that Bridge. The funny thing is, it's not the wedding that's making me twitchy, just everything else! Work is just manic and I just can't seem to muster the necessary enthusiasm. Add to that two teenage daughters...

    It should go well, we are so excited and as we are still seriously in love after 8 years of cohabitation then I don't see anything changing.

    Thanks again Bridge,

    A x

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  • 97. At 9:42pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi Bridge,

    Yes, its hard to sleep when its this close.Clouded over here, so maybe the storms are heading our way. Hung washing out at 6.30pm tonight and all dry in an hour - fab !!

    MC xx

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  • 98. At 9:44pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Right lasses, the sofa is calling my name and the video is chanting "Come and watch tonight's Coronation St, come, come...."

    Nanight all.

    A x

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  • 99. At 9:45pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Night Boleyn ,

    Hope things fall into place for you .
    All the best

    MC xx

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  • 100. At 9:46pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Bridget, the fish & chips were yummy.

    Boleyngirl: your wedding will be lovely. Just enjoy it and store up the memories.

    xxxxxxxx

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  • 101. At 9:48pm on 29 Jun 2009, boleyngirl wrote:

    Youz lot are lovely xxxxxxzzzzzzzzzz

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  • 102. At 9:52pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Evening all,

    nothing of any relevance to say...which will come as no surprise to anyone.

    Chris, if it wasn't my daughters birthday this Friday....the boy and I would be in attendance.

    We both adore Ferrari, and he still supports Raikkonen despite their woes.
    He adopted Kimi after our hero (Schumacher) retired.
    I showed him the Top gear from last week on Sunday, without telling him who had dressed up as 'The Stig' - I even had the camcorder ready to capture his reaction as the helmet came off......now, I was a little hyper when unexpectedly presented with my hero on my favourite show.......my 6 year old nearly exploded.....pure magic!!!

    In other news...Debs2 - this is for you.

    Chris I hope you don't suffer any breakdowns....nothing worse than Bumming a lift, when your leaving a Ferrari behind, and slightly off subject - but in this weather, don't forget, that like Wogan and my mate Big Willy always say....look after the birds, tit's like coconuts.

    Not off subject...check
    Not offensive...don't think so

    Cheers Chaps and chicks

    Ripples

    xxx

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  • 103. At 9:52pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Night Boleyngirl. Enjoy Coronation Street.

    xxxx

    Am munching on last apple muffin before bath. Will probably sink like a stone!!!!

    xxxxx

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  • 104. At 9:54pm on 29 Jun 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Well Rips, we shall see whether you're moderated too. But you're not Deevs, so probably not.

    xxxxx

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  • 105. At 9:55pm on 29 Jun 2009, girlracer53 wrote:

    Just might be able to pootle down to see the cars arrive at Chewton Glen on Friday, depends what the ETA is.

    CHRISTOPHE......... any idea?

    Ta ta Lin x

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  • 106. At 9:55pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Rips,

    LOL , well done matey , brill .

    Countdown the minutes ...........
    MC xxx

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  • 107. At 9:58pm on 29 Jun 2009, girlracer53 wrote:

    Hang on a mo, Friday? Will you be back in time for ARF Drivetime????

    Ta ta Lin x

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  • 108. At 10:01pm on 29 Jun 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi all,

    Watching Andy, ain't this new roof malarky wonderful!!

    Have laptop tucked under chin, so making typing difficult, and have also been drinking Mr JG's weird smoothie cocktail thingy, has gin in it, so must be OK, bit concerned about the lemon sorbet though!!

    Probably need to put the puter to bed though!

    Night all :))

    JG x

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  • 109. At 10:02pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Evening folk.

    All I can say Rips is your lad has great taste. Kimi has been my man for years - brilliant driver and had rubbish cars. Breaking down and blowing up on him all over the shop.

    Spose I had better get back to Murray losing / winning / losing / winning

    Beez xxx
    now joining Pen - no longer Lenny the Lion - now flat as a pancake!!!!

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  • 110. At 10:07pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Am off too, gonna watch this last set , bit of a rollercoaster ...

    night all

    MC xx

    Rips, am still tittering at your comment xx

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  • 111. At 10:10pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    I should be moderated for the'your' instead of 'you're' oops!

    Chris, any tips for me...I'm hiring a load of disco equipment and some craaazzzzzyyy wigs for Saturday. I am officially 'Disco Stu' and getting on the wheels of steel for about 30 four and five year olds.

    High School Musical...check
    Hannah Montana...check
    ABBA..check
    The Automatic - Monster (what's that coming over the hill, Razorlight, Killers and Fleetwood Mac - The Chain...check.....

    .......Her choices...honest!

    I must be doing something right eh?!

    Definitely no Careless Whisper though - I was young once and there will be boys there.

    Haha!

    Debbie - If you don't go on Sunday, I will appear at your window and sing you every TT song ever committed to vinyl/cd or cassette through a megaphone!!

    Besides - someone needs to beat Deevs off of poor old Howard!

    Nice to see you back...btw

    Rips

    xxx

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  • 112. At 10:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Evening.........

    Aaarrrggghhhhh..........every time I actually watch the tennis he starts going all wobbly, so have come on here to see how you lot are, and just listen to the TV.........

    Didn't think I liked tennis...........

    ebx

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  • 113. At 10:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Rips - her choices? you brainwashing the child?

    Beez xx

    pee ess - I will join Rips Debbie - you Will go to the ball!!!

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  • 114. At 10:15pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi Ebb,

    ooh , its dragging on and on, but exciting though

    MC xx

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  • 115. At 10:17pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    My little Highland Warrior,

    I'm glad you noticed.

    Deevs, does have her detractors on here, which is a shame - as anyone who knows her will testify....she is simply lovely!

    Wouldn't say a bad word about anyone and is a great friend to have.

    Pass me a tissue.....

    Rips...one of Deevs mates/fans

    xxx

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  • 116. At 10:20pm on 29 Jun 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Hi MC,

    I think the roof has justified itself......

    Rips - the disco sounds good, and well educated! The boy was dancing to the monday mince this evening...........

    ebx

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  • 117. At 10:20pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Rips - check CLP bloggers group to see what Deev did.

    She is a great friend to have and totally lovely.

    Bet this gets moderated!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 118. At 10:22pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hi Eb,

    Yep, its great to see the play go on so late.
    Am glued to this match ..

    MC x

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  • 119. At 10:24pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Beez,

    I didn't want to raise the threat to that level so early!!

    Haha, how's you Poppet......

    ....same question to no - #76, #81, #94, #101, #107, #108, #112 and #114....

    stay there while Graham gives us a little reminder.

    Chris - could you use your super powers to bring back blind date, great Saturday night entertainment.....and Noel's house party while you're at it!

    Chars

    Rips

    x

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  • 120. At 10:24pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Hiya Beez ,

    Yes, thought it was great of her to take the time. See it got rather silly after mine got "done" .

    .......... this tennis is fab

    MC xx

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  • 121. At 10:26pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Ooh, just remembered.....you got gotcha'd on that didn't you!

    Michael Caine impression wasn't it?

    As I remember you played along - more than some did!!

    Rips

    x

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  • 122. At 10:30pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Rips you crack me up!!! You are lovely too poppet!! Get yr butt here - the house needs a/c. Was lovely and cool in office - melting in a blob here!!!

    MC don't normally watch tennis bar Feddy - yum - but bit of a first with the roof and lights and stuff!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 123. At 10:33pm on 29 Jun 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Dont know where i have been hiding, but knew they had the roof, didnt know they had floodlights ............ brilliant .

    PS can we share RF ???

    mc xx

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  • 124. At 10:34pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Yes - we can share MC - I'm not greedy!!!!! - normally!!

    Beez xx

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  • 125. At 10:43pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Blimey that wore me out - let alone murray!!!!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 126. At 10:46pm on 29 Jun 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Phheewww!

    and just caught the ad for Torchwood - looks gooood!

    Right, I promised myself an early night, so I'm off - Nite Nite All

    ebx

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  • 127. At 10:47pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Ebbwbeth,

    I'm out of R2 earshot at the moment, so missed the monday mince.

    I did catch my boy singing 'gimmee, gimmee, gimmee a man after midnight, in his bedroom the other day...thank goodness for youthfull (that's not spelt right) innocence (not sure that is either).

    How old is yours?

    Rips

    x

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  • 128. At 10:51pm on 29 Jun 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    He's almost 20 months, so when I say dancing take it in very loose terms!!

    And he also dances to Led Zep,so I'll let him off!

    Really am off now..
    Nite

    ebx

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  • 129. At 10:55pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Shucks! i dunno what to say you guys, cept thank you and you are faberoony mates too!

    Now, Debs - meet up with me and loopy mate and we will go to Wembley together. The first time i saw Blur I was kinda where you are now - panic attacks, anxiety issues etc, so I'll look out for you and make sure you have a grand old time dancing to Shine on the hallowed turf. We're gonna meet up with Cathmel too - a mini blog meet at Take That. How cool is that!!


    Loving the vibe of Ripsy Double Decks.

    Genuinely choked. Or so some may wish ....

    Deevski
    x x x

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  • 130. At 10:59pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Yahoo - didnt know Cathmel was going too!!

    Sorted Debbie - couple of minders like me n Deev with Annie in London - Heavens that looked funny wee Annie in t' middle of us two!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 131. At 11:01pm on 29 Jun 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Bet you can't guess what I've been watching?

    Great Match!

    Debbie, good to see you, you will enjoy TT, of that I'm sure.

    Beez - still flat as a pancake, but only the hair!!!!

    Prob get moderated for that!

    Nite all

    Pen xx

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  • 132. At 11:01pm on 29 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Bloody good tour guide tho Beezles! xx

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  • 133. At 11:06pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Brilliant Deevs - that pub a right gem just off the main madness.
    Gonna have to do again and stay Sunday too so I don't have to sit in London traffic for hours and get train 3 hours later than I should have !!! Thanks for open ticket Mr Tilty!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 134. At 11:14pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    LOL Rips, but looks like you had better get yourself here with a ladder......the tickets are for seats not the pitch so it seems. So unless I can get someone to pay for the spare ticket and accompany me I'm waiting for the DVD!

    Beez, I won't be going to the ball this time. More like an ugly step-sister hehe!

    Ho hum. Again.

    Well it's been nice to pop back in tonight, will try to do so more often. If that's ok :-)

    Off to bed, have a blooming cold which is really annoying with the weather being so hot. Need a good nights sleep.

    Lots of love

    Debbie x

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  • 135. At 11:18pm on 29 Jun 2009, Debbie-C wrote:

    Oh Deev! The thought of watching them perform 'Shine' in front of me is something else.

    Thank you so much for offering to look after me, I'm kind of choked now too!

    Being rushed to make a decision by my mate with the tickets. She has someone else to sell them to.

    *sigh*

    Will put thinking cap back on tomorrow.

    Deb x

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  • 136. At 11:25pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Aha - Shine may just do it then Debbie!!!
    Tis one of my
    "driving" to places toons.

    Beez xx

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  • 137. At 11:25pm on 29 Jun 2009, madcatian wrote:

    Hi Debbie,

    Sorry to hear you have a cold. Hope you have a good night's sleep and feel much better tomorrow. Lots of love to you too.

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  • 138. At 11:29pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Good night all

    x

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  • 139. At 11:37pm on 29 Jun 2009, madcatian wrote:

    Good night Rips - Sweet Dreams xxx

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  • 140. At 11:40pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Hope so Madi, you too x

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  • 141. At 11:42pm on 29 Jun 2009, MwK-Glasgow wrote:


    Hi Chris,
    Congratulations on winning your "pot" - great pic!

    Well done Andy!

    Annie - Fish n Chips in Anstruther......yummy!

    Susan - Nice to see you back on the blog xx

    Boleyn - Good luck with the rest of your preparations and very best of luck for your big day xx

    Debbie - wish I lived nearer I would come with you xx Hope your cold is better soon xx

    Night night rips xx

    I had a really nice weekend, had dinner with Chrissie and Mr S on Saturday night. We had a lovely meal and gallons of wine! Mr S is absolutely delightful and I understand why Chrissie is still head over heels in love with him ;o) A big thank you to you both for welcoming me into your home and for putting on a special "kitchen party" complete with fairy lights :o) xx

    Sleep well folks! I'm still trying to come down from the excitement of the tennis!

    Mary xx

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  • 142. At 11:43pm on 29 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Night Mary x

    I am going now honest!

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  • 143. At 11:46pm on 29 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Night folks!!!

    Beez xx

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  • 144. At 08:03am on 30 Jun 2009, madcatian wrote:

    Good Morning Everyone,

    It's another beautiful day, lets hope it doesn't get too hot!!! Look after yourselves and have a great day!!

    Love,
    Madi
    xxxxx

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  • 145. At 08:06am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    That ruddy lark again.

    Am up, washed, scrubbed and packed in prep. for tomorrow's trip aboard HMS Zanussi, and am still drained of all emotion from accidentally Catchin' A Bit Of The Tennis.

    Am also, now I've had time to digest it, not just in a bit of a mad jealous rage about bein' cruelly overlooked for the DTDAD this weekend despite my bein' fully rigged up in the hat with the scarf over, the goggles and the Biggles jacket; I'm in a HUGE MAD JEALOUS RAGE. Am takin' me ball home. That's it. Not playin'.

    Anyway. This cruel exclusion has prompted the nightmare cousin Baz's missus (aka. Marian Obhead) and myself to resurrect our plan to Wing-Walk. A plan that has been thwarted in the past, along with the hot-air balloon trip, by the weather.

    Can't WAIT for that. I'd say I'll send pictures but I might need both hands to hold on with, and if the pilot's owt like Red 3 I might be needed to hold 'is throttle.

    Now then Hazel. Indeed I am a closet Discovery channel watcher. The GBF Damian and meself are oft to be found in front of How Do They Do That (and why..), Forensic Detectives and things like The Man Whose Skin Fell Off, marvellous. Mind you I'm with you on The Deadliest Catch. Not for me, watchin' that.

    In fact I don't really understand fishin' at all. The best explanation I heard for said pastime is that fishing involves men sitting for hours on a muddy riverbank doing nothing. Because his missus won't let 'im do it at home.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 146. At 08:19am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    And speakin' of the nightmare cousin, I was treated yesterday to view the windmill he's just bought. How exciting. Right up to the top I went, spectacular.

    Mind you I wasn't as prepared as I might've been. It was only when half-way up the little wrought-iron stairway I realised it was a bit draughty and I was commando beneath the stylish This Season's Must-Have, Homage-To-Glasto maxi dress. So I made Baz go first and tucked said frock round between me legs and into the stretchy top. I looked a bugger, mind, like Henry Vlll in flip-flops and without the codpiece. But what an amazing view from the top, rainbow and all.

    Anyway, am off to find the Germolene for me knuckles. They're still a bit grazed from Baz standin' on them after he recommended the best view on the other side of the wall. Just helpin' me to hold on, he said.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 147. At 08:43am on 30 Jun 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    morning all, hope you're well?

    Great pic Christophe, lovin' the flat cap too. Methinks it's the way forward. Gonna ger meself one for the winter - nice tweed bakerboy. Congrats on the trophy too.

    Isn't this sunshiiiiiine awesome? Even though I'm gonna miss most of it as I'm on nights all week still gotta love it. Hmmm, not looking forward to sleeping during the day in the stifling heat either!!!

    Debs - great to see you on here last night, hope you're on the road to happiness etc. Think carefully about the TT gig tho, one step at a time x x x

    Have a grat day mon peeps

    bonnet de douche

    KWx

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  • 148. At 08:46am on 30 Jun 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Morning all

    Rips - sounds like a great disco - hope it goes well

    Deev - check out my blur piccies on fb if you can (they are under my mates account so not sure if you can) - we got so close to Alex you can see the sweat marks

    Debbie C - Glad to see you back here - hugs to you

    everyone one else - have a good day and enjoy the sun while we can - although last night was particulary hot and sticky (ohh err)

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  • 149. At 08:48am on 30 Jun 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    BTW - KW - was thinking about you this morning - not sure why - glad to hear youa re okay!

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  • 150. At 08:53am on 30 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Morning all

    Ripples - loving your work - thanks for that, fair made me giggle - If I'd half a brain I still wouldnt have thought to do that! Cheers fella X

    Watched first bit of tennis for years last night - very exciting - like the olden days of proper rallys n everything, plus bonus Ewan Mcgregor in the stands - thanks BBC for keep showing him!

    right off to get showered and fluffy haired (its the humidity!)

    debs
    X

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  • 151. At 09:08am on 30 Jun 2009, greenyeovil wrote:

    Morning all,

    Clodagh Very good indeed! I now have to start my working day with you working your way up a wrought-iron stairway commando! (reminds me of days gone by and Hazel and a tree) No how will I get any work doneLOL

    CLP, well done on you trophy!

    Good luck on Friday with your drive. I can not believe my luck as although I only live a few miles from the Haynes Motor Museum. Unfortunately I am unable to pop along and give you all a cheer as I will be down here in Exeter all day, how disappointing! ;-(

    Now I know this is a little cheeky but here goesthis Sunday is my latest exploit in the world of novice triathlon and I am attempting to raise money for the local hospice. Here is a link to a local newspaper article which gives you al a little too much information about me I guess but it is al for a good cause. Have a look and see what you think http://www.yeovilexpress.co.uk/search/4448267.Hospice_triathlon_athlete_is_an__inspiration_/ there is a link at the bottom of the page to my justgiving page if you feel the urge!

    Thanks for your time,

    Keep smiling

    Keith
    The NotSoBigUn
    xx

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  • 152. At 09:16am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Burn Baby Burn ..... Disco Deevs is in da house!

    Morning all!

    Well, I went to bed smiling, I woke up smiling and thus far have had a really really good morning - and its not even half nine yet!

    Result!

    Another day to be barefoot and boogying, methinks!

    S'nice to make people happy, innit!?!?

    Back in a bit.

    Strike a pose .....

    Deevski
    x x x x

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  • 153. At 09:21am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Indeedy Deev.

    As my old Grandma usedta say when assuming her usual position as the butt of all family jokes.

    'Better make 'em laugh than cry.'

    Mind you she also used to retort with,

    'Yous lot will never be as funny as your faces.'

    Hurrah. Top bird my Granny. Mad as a bottle a wasps.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 154. At 09:25am on 30 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    Morning All,

    Superbeep - Disco should be interesting as I shall no doubt be nursing a Hyde Park shaped hangover from Blur, the previous night......Hope you're well x

    Debs - If you had half a brain you'd be 50% up on me!

    Clodagh - Goodness, do you know what time it is, putting those images amongst us....I trust that with the Henry VIII costume in tact, you headed down to KFC and got stuck into a bargain bucket to complete the ensemble?!

    Wish me luck - after spending the day yesterday driving across three countries to get back to Cork, and spectacularly losing my lunch on the boat (I made it to the loo, but only just) I am off to site to check that they're fitting the units the right way round and then I'm going to try and get to Blarney Castle.

    After last weeks advice, I take all my ppe....harnesses, hard hat, and vaseline!!!

    Rips

    x

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  • 155. At 09:28am on 30 Jun 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:

    'I take'?

    I'm taking.....

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  • 156. At 09:30am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Awwwwwwww Ripster!

    I get seasick on a pedallo, me. You have my utmost sympathies of the motion of the ocean malardy.

    Euch!

    Superbeep - can't see Blur pix - can you message me a link on FB - that might do it.

    CLodagh - yous is funny!!

    Let it Shine!

    Deevs
    x x x x



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  • 157. At 09:35am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Heavens to Murgatroyd Rips. And there's me thinkin' you've better sea-legs than Popeye.

    Now look. Be careful with that Blarney Stone. You don't know where it's been. And if you've still got the vestiges of the vertigo you don't wanta be danglin' upside down poutin' like Angelina Jolie after a trip to the dentist.

    That reminds me. Renee's bathroom sink needs unblockin'.

    I myself will be sailin' into Dublin tomorrow, then headin' off North via County Monaghan, avoidin' potholes, donkeys and any sign proclaimin' SCENIC ROUTE.

    Watch yourself. And don't forget the Blistex.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 158. At 09:37am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    superbeeps - ignore previous message! found 'em!!

    Think i prefer Alex in black - grey shows the sweat stains, which I feel has never really been a good look .....

    .... bit like tennis balls for ear-rings.

    WHY???

    Deevs
    xxxx


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  • 159. At 09:39am on 30 Jun 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    Keith - WOW!

    You truly are an inspiration, I'm teary eyed and lumpy throated sitting here reading that.
    The award for top blogger goes to you my friend, good luck with your race xxx

    KWx

    ps sb - all good I hope?

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  • 160. At 09:44am on 30 Jun 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    KW - always all good!

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  • 161. At 09:58am on 30 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Ah, KEEEEEF, I KNEW there was a reason why my heart will always belong to you...I'm right up there with gingembre...sentiment-wise that is...

    Now then, about the stockings...(and the tree for that matter. Ah, yes! I remember it well...)

    xxx

    Clodagh, closet Discovery fan eh. I have an odd feeling that cousin Barry may well be too. Otherwise where does he get all his information about squirrels..?

    Chez, me back's gorn agin, so I ain't boogie-oogie-oogie-ing...just a bit of extreme foot tapping!

    MwK...I'm so glad you had a great time, hope she passed my message on to you...and at risk of sounding like a Jewish Mother, I've still got the same phone number you know!

    was on the beach til 8.15 last eve...glorious
    love
    hazel
    x

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  • 162. At 10:01am on 30 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    ...Keef...have just noticed the number on your vest. You is too saucy for words boy!

    tsk tsk

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  • 163. At 10:01am on 30 Jun 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Hi everyone - quick public service announcement before I get on a sweaty train and tube to a stoopid 1 hour meeting int smoke - complaining as its 5 hour round trip!

    Harry Potter film tickets on sale now! Out on the 15th July

    Got mine!

    debs
    X

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  • 164. At 10:04am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Morning all...you too Rips...you do make me laugh..

    Haze...bet beach was good, sorry to hear about the back....won't ask how you did it though??!!

    Hi Keef and Deevs...

    x

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  • 165. At 10:07am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Debs...ouch, that's not what I call fun.

    OH, CLP, good luck with the Ferrari Tour.

    There....keeps the moderators happy!!!

    LOL


    x

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  • 166. At 10:12am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Keef.

    Bless you. Top bloke!

    Have just had a cheeky look and added to the coffers, (at least I think I have, there seems to be a bit of a gremlin) which, at this stage is about as useful as I can be, I'm rather ashamed to admit. All power to you and the thousands, nay millions, of people out there like-minded and noble as yourself, you're truly an inspiration to us all.

    xxxs.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 167. At 10:15am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    And by the way Hazel. I reckon he gets his information re. squirrel behaviour from his previous life as said vermin.

    And as I keep warnin' him. He is SO comin' back as one in his next incarnation. And with any luck I'll be Gunner Sugden with me gun.

    Bless 'im.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 168. At 10:31am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Morning Tangobango

    How the devil are we today hon?

    Deevah
    x

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  • 169. At 10:43am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Hi The Deevsta....very well fanks.....sun is shining in Brighthelmstone again....

    Looking forward to my lazy luncheon with the girlies today...G & Ts and white wine gallor.....OMG it's going to be TLWC today!!

    Haha

    x

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  • 170. At 10:48am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Haze....going to Pascal's opposite The Tin Drum in Hove 'actually', think it's in First ave. not sure exactly...lunch al fresco styleeee, FAB, roll on 12.30 when I can get out of me suit trooosers into some shorts and a T...

    xx

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  • 171. At 10:51am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Can I come? I'll behave myself and be a good girl. For once.

    Deevs
    x

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  • 172. At 10:52am on 30 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Morning All.
    Just thought I would let you know it has been raining here for the last hour !! Oh Joy - not !!!

    Keith - you're a smasher xxxx

    Scuse me absence - wont be on much today - loadsa work and day off tomorrow :) Thank heavens all say !!


    Beezer xx

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  • 173. At 10:52am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Diva, you couldn't even if you tried....be good that is..:-)

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  • 174. At 10:56am on 30 Jun 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Morning all

    Sorry for my lateness, just so busy!!

    Keith - good on yer!

    Beez, it's been raining here too, on and off since 6ish, but still reasonably warm.

    Catch you later

    JG x

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  • 175. At 10:59am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Is that a gauntlet thee Bazzles??

    When I'm good, I'm very very good ...

    But when I am bad, I'm better!

    ;-)

    Deevski
    x

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  • 176. At 11:00am on 30 Jun 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    ...Baz, beach was di-VINE dah-link...in the meantime, please ensure sun cream is applied to knees...gingembre has the monopoly on pink gyenas on this blog...so I don't wanna be hearing about any leg area burning...or any other area for that matter.

    Lunch al fresco eh? Frying yer eggs on the pavement are you?

    I think they did this on Mythbusters, but I also think they had to resort to a small amount of explosives to get the yoke to set.

    Over to Clodagh...

    now it's back to the studio
    love
    hazel
    x

    why have I got FGTH Relax in my head?

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  • 177. At 11:01am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Oh Deevski......LOL

    Yeah, gauntlet has been thrown!!

    XX

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  • 178. At 11:03am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Will endeavour to catch said gauntlet!

    Deev
    x

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  • 179. At 11:09am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Haze...FGTH....wow, thought me and fellow school mates were the only ones to refer to them as that back in the mid 80's..

    Not long till 12.30 now....hate clock watching..

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  • 180. At 11:12am on 30 Jun 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    Hazel - you leave my gyenas alone!!!!

    and as for suncream...

    ...just shoot it in the right direction!

    relaxed

    KWx

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  • 181. At 11:12am on 30 Jun 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Well stop watching it then ... !

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  • 182. At 11:13am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    KW....norty step major league!

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  • 183. At 11:15am on 30 Jun 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    tango

    I'll make making it my intention to head that way ;)

    KWx

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  • 184. At 11:18am on 30 Jun 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Oh good - company KW - Debs has left me on the norty step since yesterday.

    Beez xxx

    I am working - really I am !!!

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  • 185. At 11:21am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Owzat!

    Gauntlet caught Hazel, hurrah.

    Oh Yes Indeedy I have fried an egg on the pavement.

    Well, on the pergola to be precise, of the Brother-Outlaw's place out on the Costa Fortune.

    Now then I don't know what they feed the chickens on out there but the said B-OL and meself took on a bet that we couldn't fry an egg on the tiles whereupon I'd burnt my posterior the day before. Exaggeratin, ME???

    Anyway, the upshot was that a quick squirt of olive oil, egg duly placed, sizzle sizzle and then POW! Egg explodes, yolk all over the bare freckly chest of the Brother-Outlaw. And one gecko in re-hab.

    I have to say I've never bin' called such filthy names since the ex-hubby had to assemble a Habitat wardrobe.

    Extremely amusing though.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 186. At 11:22am on 30 Jun 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Hi all.

    Anyone got a spare shiny 20p coin they dont want, for my coin collection.

    They dont have to be perfect,in fact if the date is missing,well,I wont mind.

    Willing to pay face value.

    Mtf.xxx

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  • 187. At 11:22am on 30 Jun 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Do I mean pergola? You know, roof-terrace. Where I used to sleep beneath the stars.

    And burn me bum.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 188. At 11:26am on 30 Jun 2009, msScoobycat wrote:

    Morning each!

    well had a week off so not a hope in h*ll of catching up! Suffice to say have just read last 20 or so posts and want to say to Keith - amazing acheivement - thanks for sharing and good luck for Sunday!

    Rest of ya motley crew - anyone want to do me a 3 line synopsis?! Have i missed anything important?!

    Anyway..just wanted to say hi..back at work and feel never been off although we had a lovely week...days out, tattoos, sunbathing...the lot!

    Will *try* to catch up a little more!

    Good to be back!

    mSc x

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  • 189. At 11:27am on 30 Jun 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    And may I add that my last posting was /is topical.

    MTF.xx

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  • 190. At 11:28am on 30 Jun 2009, tangobaz wrote:

    Clodagh...you funny....

    Good one MTF.....gimme some 20p coins too, with date missing of course.....what was it, £50 the going rate??

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  • 191. At 11:30am on 30 Jun 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    One up to 300 squideroonies on ebay!

    MTF.xx

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  • 192. At 11:36am on 30 Jun 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    turn the page folks, new blog

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  • 193. At 11:36am on 30 Jun 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    New Blog....................

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  • 194. At 10:09am on 02 Jul 2009, clareallen wrote:

    There's a great restaurant/cafe not far from Chewton Glen. It's called Pebble Beach if you get a chance you should pop in for a drink.

    Enjoy x

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  • 195. At 2:32pm on 02 Jul 2009, tightheadprop wrote:

    Chris,

    I live near the motor museum at Sparkford, fancy a cup of tea?

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