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Guess who's back - back again ?

Chris Evans | 09:40 UK time, Monday, 27 July 2009

Tis I, people of the blog - truly refreshed and ready to go - not unlike our new look blog itself.

Hope you have been well peeps.

En famille we had the bestest summer holiday ever. It all started up in Scotland at The Open two Tuesdays ago and a warm up game of golf at a local golf club between drivetime and those devils from Five Live.

I'll let the pics do the talking for a bit...


Five Live"s Ian Carter bunkered in a challenge match - drivetime lost by one shot on the last hole - d'oh !!!:
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Tash on the eighteenth - in the distance Tom Watson prepares to miss an eight foot putt for the championship:
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In the gallery of the telly boys and girls waiting to go on. Tom Watson on the monitor - little did we know then on the Saturday morning how close he would come to pulling off the greatest sports story of all time:
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My on course partners in crimes against commentary - left to right -
Alistair Brice Ball, the genius that is Mark Roe and the pesky but brilliant Andrew Coltart:
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The newly knighted "Sir" Nick Faldo on the stunning eighth tee.
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The golf is over - so after walking at least forty miles in five days at Turnberry we go on a hiking holiday for the next five days. I thought my legs were going to fall off!
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After all that walking me and junior needed to lie down for a couple of days - so we hot footed it all the way down to The New Forest and snook of for some 'r' and 'r'. "Please dad no more..."
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We were due back home last night but we decided to put off reality for one more day, which explains why this is all being transmitted from my Burbery somewhere on the M27.

See you lot back on the radio.

Clp

2009.

X.

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  • 1. At 10:04am on 27 Jul 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    CLP - welcome back :-)

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  • 2. At 10:10am on 27 Jul 2009, Wickerman1962 wrote:

    At last we have you back now drive time will be back to normal good to hear about your hols and the pictures are hreat looking forward to 5.05 to hear you again

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  • 3. At 10:14am on 27 Jul 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    At last.

    Glad to have you back CLP.

    Give all us dedicated bloggers a mention just after 5.05 please.

    We have been here everyday,through thick and thin,enduring lots of teething difficulties with new blog.

    Yes a mention to us all would be lovely.

    He's back folks, normality returns.

    Hip hip hurrah.

    MTF.xxxx

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  • 4. At 10:26am on 27 Jul 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Hooray Chris is back!

    Glad you had a great holiday, looks like it too from the pics. Not really a great fan of golf, but I got into last weekend big time and enjoyed it. Think I'll take it up when I retire...LOL.

    I had a mad crazy weekend. Spent Saturday catering for 120 people for a 65th Brithday Party, why do I get myself into these things?? Left other people to do the washing up though, as I went to see The Proposal at the cinema on Saturday night....great film. Sandra Bullock is brilliant and Ryan Reynolds very nice eye candy...yum yum!

    Although I don't know why I go and see romcoms as they just depress me!

    Hope everyone is having a good Monday, shame about the rain!

    AliB
    xx

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  • 5. At 10:29am on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    CLP you is back, thank the Lord!

    Great photos, thanks for sharing with us.

    Gawjus ickle man is looking more like you as he get older

    Blog, yeah, can you have a word and get us the old one back, please

    Pen xx

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  • 6. At 10:31am on 27 Jul 2009, Darce wrote:

    Welcome back CLP - glad you had such a great time, its been a long 2 weeks for us, you have been missed! Thanks for taking the time to put the photos on.

    Looking forward to the show tonight....

    Darce xx

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  • 7. At 10:34am on 27 Jul 2009, Thunderclap wrote:

    Welcome back CLP.

    Very jealous of your golf trip!

    What happened to the "guest" bloggers?

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  • 8. At 10:38am on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Soggy Surrey here this morn
    and plumber there's no sign
    okay I know he's been sick
    with a flu-like thing called swine

    A bit of info would be nice
    a call or even a text
    to update me so that I would know
    what I possibly could do next

    Do I go out or just stay in
    I honestly don't know
    I could of course sit and wait
    until he makes a show

    I've got a loo that doesn't work
    but I have another you see
    and that's a blessing doncha know
    cause now I need a wee!!

    Morning all

    Pen xx

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  • 9. At 10:41am on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    Hey CLP - glad to have you back.

    Big HELLO to everyone in blogland - been away for while myself and haven't had chance to keep up. Hope everyone is healthy and happy and enjoying the Summer (what Summer, it's raining again here in Norfamps!).

    Steffi x

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  • 10. At 10:44am on 27 Jul 2009, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:

    Welcome back CLP - lovely pics, thank you!! I've been away too, had a fab time but it's lovely to be back here with everyone and can't wait for the show tonight!

    T xxx

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  • 11. At 10:53am on 27 Jul 2009, Thunderclap wrote:

    Nice one Pen

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  • 12. At 10:56am on 27 Jul 2009, thelovelyladyolivia wrote:

    Soooo glad you are back CLP normality resumes on here and on the radiobox.

    I have been away from here for a while myself...sometimes life just gets in the way.

    Watched a wonderful film last night called "Into the wild" didn't realise it was a true story until it ended.

    Anyone one to fill me in on whats being going on.

    love Loli

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  • 13. At 10:57am on 27 Jul 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Welcome back Mr Chris ,glad you had a good holiday.
    the photo's are lovely ,the little man is coming on a treat .

    There have been a lot of moans here while you've been gone
    re new blog format and the lack of guest blogger .

    So Like MTF said PLEASE,give all your faithful followers a
    mention tonight. It's been a right pain .

    Bridge .xxx.

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  • 14. At 10:58am on 27 Jul 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Howaya Christoff yous auld gobdaw. By the crin what a wheeze yous all have had.

    Meanwhile we have been droppin' like flies back here at the ranch, what with the outbreak of the Swine Flu in Wigan, Housemaids' Knee in Wales, Haggis Elbow in Scotland and sore heeds everywhere else, not to mention my tragic and obviously fatal brain-rot. Chiz as Molesworth would sa.

    Any road up. Ali. Never mind the depression following The Proposal. On the recommendation of the nightmare cousin Baz, we went to see possibly the worst fillum ever made in the entire history of cinematography, namely Hangover.

    Now at this point, I should say that I should have known better. This is the man who once famously roared, "Jean's just taken me to see the worst film I've ever seen. Out of Africa. Out a bloody Africa. What was all THAT about."

    The man is, as we already know, a sartoroial phylistine, but how we laffed. Anyway, having never cracked me face throughout the whole fillum; which, it has to be said, will be thoroughly enjoyed by teenage boys and neanderthals everywhere, the lights went up and, as one, we all said, "Out a Bloody Africa?"

    So don't bother with that one girls. The only redeeming feature is the v. cute baby. And even then I'm always filled with horror when babies are used amidst the chaos of adults shoutin' and roarin'. It's not big and it's not clever, and certainly not funny.

    Right. Am off shortly to look for vintage cuff-links. Will explain later. That's cuff-links, Bingo and Rips. Not Handcuffs. Ey mind you, there's a thought...

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 15. At 11:15am on 27 Jul 2009, angieblogger wrote:

    Welcome back Chris, glad you had a great holiday,ive missed you on the radio.its not the same when you away.Love the pics, Noah s grown so much.
    See you later on the radio HOORAY!!!!

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  • 16. At 11:15am on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    Could do with a reprise of the last few weeks myself Loli.....over to you Clodagh or Deev pretty please.

    Have you dried out yet Deev? Good race by the way....shame about Rossi tho.

    Steffi x

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  • 17. At 11:25am on 27 Jul 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Morning......

    Glad to have you back Chris, looks like you had a good time and Noah looked comfy!

    Not at my best this morning, only managed three hours sleep because of a poorly baby......of course he slept soundly until I turned my light out - then was awake and unhappy til 5 this morning......anybody got a coffee IV please.......
    He's fine this morning - I'm the one that wants to curl into a ball and cry..........

    Ho Hum, chores to be done, and then we'll have a snoozle on the sofa!

    ebx

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  • 18. At 11:38am on 27 Jul 2009, msScoobycat wrote:

    Morning each..

    YAY -welcome back CLP - we`e all missed you and not just for the blog..be great to have you back at 5.05! And brill pics..glad a good time was had by all.

    Lovely relaxing weekend chez Scoobs..raft race and general silliness on Saturday and Sunday spent chilling,watching the F1/bikes, playing the new Wii sports resort game..brilliant!

    Sorry i missed FNWC..the saus,mash and asparagus were too nice and washed down with a little wine! (and Crumps..you should try the combination of food..add a little tomato ketchup and you have a perfect meal!).

    Right..only got short day today so may be back bit later..be good everyone!

    mSc x

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  • 19. At 11:41am on 27 Jul 2009, msScoobycat wrote:

    Pen - brill pome!

    And Ebb..ChrissieS and i are patenting an alcohol drip for Dragons Den..AliB requested adaptation for tea so coffee shouldnt be a prob..will send you a prototype!

    mSc x

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  • 20. At 12:41pm on 27 Jul 2009, scantilylace wrote:

    Welcome back CLP- It's been hell whilst you've been away. The drive home has been so quiet without you on the radio.

    What happened to the guest bloggers, did they forget or something......

    I am glad that you had a nice holiday and are coming back to us all refreshed......could we please have our old blogg back?

    Noah looks gawjus!!!! A right good cuddle full.

    pen - Brill pome



    SL
    xxx

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  • 21. At 12:43pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    I have just had a call
    the plumber's on his way
    I am a happy bunny
    hip, hip, hip, hip hooray!!

    Sorry, I'll shut up now!!

    Hazel, if you are lurking, wishing you a speedy recovery, you are needed back here, cause I don't have even a smidgen of the talent you have in writing pomes!!

    Pen xx

    Yaaay, the sun has got its hat on!!

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  • 22. At 1:03pm on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    Good luck with the plumber Pen. Sun out here in Norfamps now to!
    Steffi xx

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  • 23. At 1:12pm on 27 Jul 2009, Darce wrote:

    The sun hasn't got its hat on a mile up the road poet Pen!!

    Darce xx

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  • 24. At 1:15pm on 27 Jul 2009, msScoobycat wrote:

    Only 23 messages...Where is everyone?! Its like the Marie Celeste in here today...! Hi to everyone who IS out there!

    mSc x

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  • 25. At 1:24pm on 27 Jul 2009, tiptopwestie wrote:

    Yo diddely do!! Chrisophe is back!! Fab pics Chris. You have been missed sooo much, have a word with your team, not one single guest blog, what's that all about? Looking forward to the show tonight.
    Even the sun is shining, hip hip hooray!!

    TTW. xx

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  • 26. At 1:24pm on 27 Jul 2009, symondsj wrote:

    CLP - loved the golf, thought you were brill on Radio 5Live should imagine we will lose you every year now to that gig, without yourself on Radio 2, no golf, no cricket = life quite quiet - glad to have you back!!

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  • 27. At 1:25pm on 27 Jul 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Hi right back at you Scoobs.

    MTF.x

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  • 28. At 1:29pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Darce - p*****g it down now, should have kept me gob shut!! lol

    Quiet innit!

    Pen xx

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  • 29. At 1:31pm on 27 Jul 2009, MobileToothFairy wrote:

    Ooop phone call from boss so gotta go.

    I believe I can fly......away I go.

    Laters peeps,bring on the 5.05 dedication we SO deserve.

    MTF.xxxxxx

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  • 30. At 1:41pm on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    What's this about a guest blogger? I've obviously missed alot this last few weeks.
    By the way - Hello to all newbies who have joined recently. Hope you're enjoying the crack!

    Steffi xx

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  • 31. At 1:46pm on 27 Jul 2009, Dan the Man wrote:

    Yo Big Chief CLP,

    Welcome, welcome, welcome - good to have you back Matey!!

    Glad y'all had a lovely break and are in fighting form -see you on the radio . . . .

    Later dude . .

    DtM

    x

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  • 32. At 1:54pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Steffi - with all the posts that accumalate whilst CLP is away, he said he would get a guest blogger to blog, which would mean we wouldn't have to keep going through the NEXT button every time we post. But it just didn't happen!! Hey Ho

    Pen xx

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  • 33. At 1:55pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    accumulate even!!

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  • 34. At 2:04pm on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    Thanks Pen. Trouble is WHO could have possibly stepped in for himself what is the bestest!!

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  • 35. At 2:22pm on 27 Jul 2009, mistletoe-and-wine wrote:

    Chris welcome back, it sounds like you had a ball. Noah looks so worldly wise.

    I haven't been around lately as have been to the UK for 4 weeks and are now back in France.

    Had a great time at eldest sons graduation, but then I had to go on a mercy mission abroad when youngest son fell ill. It's nice to come back for a rest. Hope everyone is ok and is in good health and humour.

    MAWx

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  • 36. At 2:23pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Steffi - I think it was suggested some of the team ie Sally, Jonny, Rebecca. We only wanted a 'hello' just to create a new blog. Anyhoo, the big chief is now back and aren't we all glad!!

    Pen xx

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  • 37. At 2:28pm on 27 Jul 2009, thelovelyladyolivia wrote:

    I agree nobody could have stepped in for CLP BUT I must admit one of the reasons I stayed away was because of the dreaded NEXT button. The only step-in for me would have to be Sally Traffic she would have been fun!

    Loli

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  • 38. At 2:43pm on 27 Jul 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    Welcome back Christophe, et tous ton famille!! Lovely pictures too...

    Anyhoo, Pen #8

    Sorry to hear of your tale of woe
    And sorry to hear you have no where to go
    And sorry to say I ain't even bin lurkin
    But I do hope your loo is now fixed up and workin

    And thats the best I can do...I'm proper poorly donchaknow...most unfashionably with shingles...first day I've bin able to look at the computer at all since last Wensdee, and it's making my eyes go all wierd, so I'm going to knock it on the head, and go and take some more pills.

    Thank you for all your love, and Christophe, your rays of happiness are certainly brightening up my afternoon...really looking forward to 5.05...

    don't do anything rash
    love
    hazel
    x

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  • 39. At 2:48pm on 27 Jul 2009, steffib1 wrote:

    Big hugs Hazel....hope you get better soon.
    xxxx

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  • 40. At 2:49pm on 27 Jul 2009, gingembre- wrote:

    welcome back bigman, looks like you had a ball

    Not much to report in, MASSIVE THANK YOU'S to all who have sponsored me thus far, don't suppose you've a tenner spare Christophe??? http://www.run10ksponsorme.org/kirk-and-steph
    sorry for the cheek, he who dares rodney, he who dares

    On nights at mo, last one tonight, then 4 days off culminating in a wedding to attend on Friday

    Hope you're well?

    bonnet de douche

    KWx

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  • 41. At 2:51pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Afternoon all.
    Thank goodness you are back CLP - what a pain this blog has been !!! So slooooooooooooowww...........and I can now pack away my cd's in the car and listen to yoooo hooo!

    Car taken to garage and of course garage man knows me - you wont want to hang around here will you (only a small job to be done) - you will want to shop!!! What a reputation A !! So didn't like to disappoint - used the loan car and off I went! Car had been ready ages by the time I got back!!!

    Better do some work now. Laters smiley peeps.

    Beezer xx

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  • 42. At 2:57pm on 27 Jul 2009, Peta wrote:

    Hiya,

    If anyone wants to celebrate the fact that Chris is back - woo hoo! - come and post to the Radio 2 boards, over here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbradio2/F14126215

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  • 43. At 2:58pm on 27 Jul 2009, hazel_love wrote:



    I just thought I'd have a superfast catch up, and now I'm larfin and cryin in equal measure...you turtley GAWJUS lovely barking bunch of wonderful people.

    ***THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL MY WONDERFUL POMES AND ALL YOUR GOOD WISHES***

    dunno wot else to say
    thank you
    all my
    love
    hazel
    x

    back soon (hopefully) but not again today
    x

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  • 44. At 3:00pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Hazel - spot on!!
    Thank you sweetheart, you're a little gem. Take great care of yourself and we will all be here when you feel ready to returnxx
    Don't rash, soz rush!

    Pen xx

    Plumber here as I type.

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  • 45. At 3:11pm on 27 Jul 2009, scantilylace wrote:

    Hazel - Take care shingles take time to get over, we will all be here ready and waiting whenever you feel ready to come back.

    Careful hug


    SL
    xxx

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  • 46. At 3:15pm on 27 Jul 2009, Annan100 wrote:

    I know they say you should go through the change acceptance curve before criticising anything new, as most of the time once you realise there has been an improvement you can then let go of the previous way of working etc. But I have given the new blog a chance over the last fortnight and I'm still struggling to see what is better and I'm still convinced the navigation is harder than it was. Can someone from Tech support please let us know what the issues were that the new system addresses and why it is not possible to show the old calendar link to previous day's blogs.
    Rant over - welcome back Chris - I too anm loking forward to 5.05!

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  • 47. At 3:28pm on 27 Jul 2009, steve potts wrote:

    Good afternoon everyone, great photo,s Christoff, junior looks in fine fettle and coming on a bundle.
    Sorry to hear about your shingles Hazel, get well soon mate,glad that Drivetime and all the tip top team will be back firing on all cylinders no doubt this evening.

    JTT.

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  • 48. At 3:32pm on 27 Jul 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    Annan. Dyou know what. I'm with you, I've struggled over the last couple weeks with the new blog, thinking it's me resisting change and being a dreadful aul technotrout eejit, but no, I'm not comfortable with it either. It's like having tunnel vision isn't it. So hopefully, back to the drawing board, chaps; I'll be a happy bunny and am sure I can't be on me own.

    Hazel, that's awful, sweetheart. How did I miss that. Shingles is nasty, nasty. I know a couple people who've had it and it can be a long road back; hope you're well on the way, sunshine. I'm sure you'll be restored back to your 100% rude health and humour in no time.

    xxxxxxx

    PS. I'd volounteer to be guest blogger but I'd cause havoc...

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 49. At 3:55pm on 27 Jul 2009, girlracer53 wrote:

    Welcome back Christophe, you have been missed. Glad to hear you had a great break, gladder you are back! Hi to everyone else.

    Ta ta Lin x

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  • 50. At 3:58pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    Nice to have you back Chris.

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  • 51. At 4:09pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Hello James, how's it going? - not your usual style of greeting, hope you're ok!

    Pen xx

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  • 52. At 4:13pm on 27 Jul 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Scoobs, re #19 - put me down for at least one, the way I feel today, will probably need one in each arm!!!!

    We had a snoozle dozzle after lunch, and I think I feel worse! Will struggle on till the masters bedtime, then collapse in a heap!!

    But am looking forward to 5.05, dinnertime works better with Chris in the background!!

    Must go stop the child playing cars with the kitchen compost bin........
    ebx

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  • 53. At 4:17pm on 27 Jul 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Hi Bondy, How's it going, any joy on the job front yet?

    ebx

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  • 54. At 4:17pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    Hi Penny, I'm fine thanks. Hope to hear today about the job I second interviewed for a week ago. I am also getting ready for an interview with another company tomorrow.... so I am trying to stay positive and focused. Hope you're having a good start to the week.

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  • 55. At 4:18pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    Hi eb, nothing yet I'm afraid.

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  • 56. At 4:23pm on 27 Jul 2009, MARK OCCOMORE wrote:

    Aww lovely Picture of the wee baby. Welcome back Chris.

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  • 57. At 4:27pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Woo hoo the boys are back in town - Thunder, Dan, Ginge, Jovial, James !!!! Still everything crossed for you James xx

    Big hugs Hazel sweetie - or perhaps just a gentle hug? Take it easy and don't do too much - in fact take a tip from JG make a nest and stay there !!!

    Was about to brag about our lovely blue sunny sky and the heavens opened - and I mean opened - MrB was getting something out of my car and in 6 short steps back - soaked to the skin to the extent has had to change !!!

    Clodagh - brilliant idea!!! - we all need to email the beeb - a story a day from Clodagh when CLP is away ! Tonic !

    Beezer xx

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  • 58. At 4:29pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Sorry - and wickerman too !!!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 59. At 4:30pm on 27 Jul 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:

    Something will crop up I'm sure Bondy........has Daphne got used to you being at home - mine generally ignores me during the day, but I swear she can tell the time, 3 o'clock she'll come and find me and look at me till I take her out!!!!!

    ebx

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  • 60. At 4:35pm on 27 Jul 2009, Darce wrote:

    Good luck for news today and for interview tomorrow James - its going to happen soon xx

    Hope you feel better soon Hazel - snuggle up in that nest and let the badger spoil you.

    Yes lets all campaign for Clodagh to blog while CLP's away - especially if he's going away again soon.Tonic indeed Beezer!!

    Darce xx

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  • 61. At 4:46pm on 27 Jul 2009, deborah1066 wrote:

    Yay, glad you're back - not only can I look forward to Drivetime keeping me company in the kitchen, I can start blogging again as a newbie from a couple of weeks ago (my poor pc couldn't cope with the 'next' button!)

    Deb3

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  • 62. At 4:50pm on 27 Jul 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:

    Hi Chris,

    Welcome back - hopefully you will read some of the blog from while you were away and will get the "gist" that is has been a ruddy nightmare! Give us back the old blog - believe me, this new one is not "truly refreshed and ready to go"!!

    Thanks for sharing your photographs with us - Tash and Noah are both looking great.

    You interviewed a friend of mine at the golf - and he is still dining out on the story!

    Hi everyone else - nice to see people returning.

    Hazel: take it easy, ok?

    Scooby: I did think of our business venture while I was watching JR at the weekend - he interviewed the Dragons, did you see it?!

    C xx

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  • 63. At 4:53pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    Thanks eb and Darce.

    The Daphster is curled up by my feet like most days when I am "working"...... I think it's time for a new pic of her on FB......

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  • 64. At 5:01pm on 27 Jul 2009, marmee3 wrote:

    Sorry we missed you here in Brockenhurst in the New Forest hope to see you back soon.

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  • 65. At 5:01pm on 27 Jul 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:

    Afternoon peeps - sooo glad you are back Chris - it has flippin orrible without you. Listening figures must plummet when you are away and the sub is sub=standard.

    Welcome too, to all the blog peeps who have been absent either on their holidays too or fed up with the new and 'improved' blog!!!!

    Only minutes 'til we hear you

    Love Crumpy xx

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  • 66. At 5:08pm on 27 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Ah Christoff, it's fab having you back and I just love this tune. Twas one of my ARFs and you played it at the time!

    Pen xx

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  • 67. At 5:47pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi folks

    Sorry for the absence, but went back to work today, and had a zillion emails to go through, and a few angry one's as there was no "Out of Office" on! We do have a set up where others can check your emails, but the two who have access to mine clearly couldn't be ar.. er bothered!

    Anyhow, all sorted now! next time I get swine flu, I'll try to remember in advance to do OofO first! LOL

    Hope you get some good news Bondy, I've still got my fingers crossed, but am finding it hard to type.....Glad the Daphster is OK too, a new photo would be great!

    CLP, it sounds and looks as through you've had a briliant time, thanks for the photos!

    Hazel, you poor thing, I've never had it, but I can remember my Nan getting it quite regularly at one time. Building a nest on the sofa is the only way to go, with a quilt and pillows, cushions etc! I can never stay upstairs, I always need a drink or something, and once I'm downstairs, I hate going back up!

    Anyway, need to ring my Mum to see how she is, just a bad cold I think.

    Back soonish

    JG x

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  • 68. At 5:53pm on 27 Jul 2009, ebbwbeth wrote:


    Chris, my toddler was having tea as you were talking about the first few attempts at feeding Noah - you do know it doesn't get any better don't you.......the Boy worked out pretty quickly that he could throw food to the dog.......and now he won't wear a bib, but if it gets too cold, just spits it out!!! Lovely!

    Oh yeah, he likes the Ting Tings aswell, dancing round the kitchen - good to have you back

    ebx

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  • 69. At 5:58pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    how can you not like the ting-tings.......

    We have just started to get the Jonathan Ross show on BBC America. The other night he had an artist called Little Boots. She sang a very catchy song that I now have on my ipod.......

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  • 70. At 7:38pm on 27 Jul 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Evening lovelies ..... and welcome back CLP. After 2 hours hurtling down the A14 you were just what I needed at 5.05 this afternoon! Lovely piccies too - Noah really is bootifull!

    Well, we had a lovely weekend, if complete opposites with the weather.

    Friday night - got the the village in South Derbyshire where we've stayed for the last 9 or so years. Sadly the pub had recently changed hands and the food was dire, the landlady rude and unwelcoming and the clientelle highly amused by the Fawlty Towers-esque display.

    Saturday - Qualifying day. Sunburnt, red nose, red arms, approx 10 miles walking, cold cider trackside, all in all a jolly good jape! And yes, it is bloomin' hilly round the Donington Park vicinity!! Good for the glutes tho! I@ll be cracking nuts betwixt me thighs by December!

    Sunday - at the circuit by 8am, set up camp, huddled round hot coffee cups, huddled under brolly, huddled under polythene poncho (so not me!!) and left Donington Park with trench foot. And why why why do they change the traffic "management" every year?? It took us over an hour to get out of the circuit gates, then diverted round half of South Derbyshire. Luckily diverted thru a village with a Spa shop, so red wine was indeed puchased and we were back at the holiday cottage in time for Top Gear. Result!

    The racing was OK, not brill, but ok. Good to see 3 different faces on the podium. When Rossi fell off there was a collective gasp of 90,000 or so spectators - weird!

    And hurrah to Scott Redding - the 15 year old Brit who finished 3rd in the 125cc GP. (he won there in 2008).

    Topped the weekend off by stopping at mums for a pub lunch en route home today - she's about half way between Doni and us, so it all worked well. And because it was a pub lunch, no cooking tonight! hurrah!!!

    Weekend was saved by learning that I can update/comment on FB via my mobile phone. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!! Today, this was my saviour!! ;-) xx

    Back to normality in the morn.

    Truly Madly Deeply Deevs
    x x x x



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  • 71. At 7:52pm on 27 Jul 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:

    Evening each

    Welcome back Chris, the photos of Tash and Noah are lovely.

    Bond: Lots of luck and hope you get good news soon.

    Hazel: my shingles were round my waist - a waistband of humungous blisters - but the little blue pills sorted them out. Look after yourself my dear.

    xxxx

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  • 72. At 8:23pm on 27 Jul 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Hello alls!
    just popping in to let you know that my day in Essex was great and I am looking forward to working with the people I met today - all be it for only a few days - seems like LOADS to do so fingers crossed I can make myself indispensable for the next 2 weeks - glad dont have to do the 8 hour commute each day - hotel booked for next week - phew!

    right off for something to eat then bed - up at 5.30 again for the London train this time....

    missing you all!!!!!
    debs
    X

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  • 73. At 8:43pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Debs, methinks you should have had it booked for both weeks!

    Have just finally spoken to MiL...dammit, she makes me so annoyed, full of excuses why she didn't ring me when I was ill!

    And turning down an offer of a home cooked roast or BBQ if the weather's good for an nasty local kiddie pub place for next week! Well, I ain't going!!

    JG x (angry JG too!)

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  • 74. At 8:45pm on 27 Jul 2009, Bond wrote:

    Thanks Annie-G

    Good luck debs, I am sure they will find you indispensable.... we do.....

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  • 75. At 8:45pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Hi Annie, hope you're OK? Read what you said about flu type stuff, but I've no idea, no-one's being tested, so we'll never know!

    JG x

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  • 76. At 8:48pm on 27 Jul 2009, debshasjoined wrote:

    Aww James and JG - why fank you!
    right pasta nearly ready - just caught up todays mails - nice to have the boys back eh Beez!

    debs

    pee ess - Hazel - take care - Deevs - dried out yet?
    Welcome home M&W - was thinking about where you were today - spooky!

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  • 77. At 8:55pm on 27 Jul 2009, i_amrosieposie wrote:

    Hello all, welcome back CLP!

    Hope all is well, haven't been blogging for ages... will catch up eventually

    Rx

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  • 78. At 8:58pm on 27 Jul 2009, clodaghrubbish wrote:

    By the crin JG. How vexing. Still, that's MiLs for you. But don't stay in that angry place, the only one who will get eaten away is yourself. Let it pass, sweetie.

    Ey listen up. Yous may have trumped me wit the Swine Flu but seems I'm afflicted along wit Monsieur Sarkozy. Ah jaysus. I'm not 'avin' THAT. Anyway never mind. Bugger the heart condition, I bet I know exactly what happened as 'e minced up the Champs-Elysses. 'E was ambushed by one a them Killer Chipmunks with the Ray-Bans and the rabies, and tripped over 'is emergency white flag.

    Sacre bleu. Whatcha reckon.

    Clodagh.xx

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  • 79. At 9:16pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Aww Clodagh, I no, I mean, know, she means well, but, she spends half her life saying how much she enjoys my roasts, and then she does that!

    I'm not one to hold a grudge, and as long as I don't get to end up driving to this nasty place, I'll survive, although probably won't eat much! Unless I can find another illness to get me out of it, I'm gonna be stuck with it, and the non-speaking BiL and future SiL!!

    At least they'll have eaten before they get here on Friday, even if I might not have!

    Not a happy JG :( Sorry!!

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  • 80. At 9:32pm on 27 Jul 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Ow do folks,

    Sooo glad CLP is back and buzzing. Great pictures too.

    Hope the poorly peeps get well soon.

    Debz, you in bed already ?? sorry i missed you.

    JG , ooh , out law problems hey ? mine is wonderful but she still knows how to wind us all up . We know she is getting better as she is up to her "tricks" again!


    Clodagh, hiya

    MC xx

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  • 81. At 9:40pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    I have shut myself in the lounge. Mr B has decided to vent a few frustrations by ripping off the existing paper in the hall/landing! Dog thinks he's gone nuts - must admit I had a go too!!!

    Back in a bit - need to clear up!!!!!

    Beezer xxxx

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  • 82. At 9:47pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Aww, I wish I was there Beez, it'd not stand a chance!! lol

    JG x

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  • 83. At 9:53pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    JG is now calm and collected, and about to take Finlay for his late night walk :)

    And then sleep! oh yes, sleeeeppp!!

    Night all!

    JG x

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  • 84. At 9:55pm on 27 Jul 2009, ManchesterCalling wrote:

    Night JG,

    Hi and Bye Beez, hope Mr B pulled the old stuff off and not the new ;-)

    Am off to bed.

    MC x

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  • 85. At 10:08pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Oh my !!! mad here !!!! now for some reason he's dysoning the mess but the carpet is coming up tomorrow!!!! Duh!!!

    Beez xxx

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  • 86. At 10:42pm on 27 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Great, just got off to sleep, and himself arrives for a shower! Why can't he use the bathroom?!

    JG x

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  • 87. At 10:59pm on 27 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Can't quite get my head round that JG???!! en suite shower one presumes? Hope so anyway!!!!

    Nighty nite.

    Beezer xx

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  • 88. At 04:58am on 28 Jul 2009, Tiger_9631 wrote:

    Hi All,

    Welcome back Chris, sorry I just can't listen to Mr Mayo, even when Sal & nige keep him company.

    I know evereeeeeone has already said, but hopefully someone at the Beeb is reading this...the new blog is hopeless. Too slow it's like being back on dial up in the last century!

    Bondy, good luck with the job news...we've just started getting J Ross in Oz as well - I cry with laughter. hopefully there's a good backlog of them to catch up on.

    Jakey girl..from last week...I've finished the TT Wife. *sniff* brilliant *sniff*.

    Slaters y'all, Tiger

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  • 89. At 08:20am on 28 Jul 2009, mistletoe-and-wine wrote:

    Morning all

    It's a lovely sunny day here in Franche Compte, sorry if it's still dodgy where you are.

    Since I've been away we've been taken over by huge killer slugs they're everywhere - action has to be taken!

    A day of weeding the veggie garden then off to collect my eldest son from the airport yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!

    Have a good one everybody.

    From a very upbeat MAW X

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  • 90. At 08:25am on 28 Jul 2009, thelovelyladyolivia wrote:

    Good morning everyone its a lovely day the sun is shining here on the Kent/Sussex borders.

    Have a lovely day everyone.

    Loli
    x

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  • 91. At 08:35am on 28 Jul 2009, Portybelle wrote:

    Beautiful morning here in Edinburgh too. Sitting having breakfast looking over the blue sea. Makes a change from torrential rain - poor tourists who have to sit in it to watch the Tattoo up at the Castle each night! Doesn't rain here all the time honest! Looking forward to Chris tonight.

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  • 92. At 08:41am on 28 Jul 2009, steve potts wrote:

    Good morning folks,
    Blimey just walked to work , sun shining no rain , going to fetch a coffee to have with my ham and egg sandwich,luvly jubbly, may even do a bit of work soon.

    Great to have the maestro back, cooking the tea is a more pleasurable experience.

    JTT

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  • 93. At 08:43am on 28 Jul 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:

    Morning all

    Not really ready to face the day this morning, as I'm very tired. For some reason people decided to start playing football outside our house at 11pm! (After already haven been woken by Mr JG).

    Yes Beez, en suite, but with a perfectly good shower over the bath...

    Anyway, a couple of strong coffees and onwards and upwards!

    JG x

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  • 94. At 08:45am on 28 Jul 2009, super_bagpuss wrote:

    Morning all

    not bad at the Bucks/ berks part of the world

    feel a bit ropey today - have far too much to do and don't seem to be able to start - best get off here and give it a go

    Super bp x

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  • 95. At 08:52am on 28 Jul 2009, Bridget-M wrote:

    Morning all,

    Nice and sunny here on south coast so far, hope you all have a good day .

    Bridge .xxx.

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  • 96. At 09:23am on 28 Jul 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    Morning Bloggers,

    Sunny in Kent - Hooray. It was so good to have Chris back last night. I rushed home from work so I could listen to him and as JTT says it makes cooking the tea a more pleasurable experience.

    Oh well best get on with some work!

    AliB
    xx

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  • 97. At 09:34am on 28 Jul 2009, B-sMum wrote:

    Morning all

    Well there is always one isn't there? Cloudy and dull here, the decorators can't get the paper I want (which matches the carpet I've ordered) the dog is kicking up merry stink cos he wants to "get at" the decorators and a low flying jet has just burst my eardrums and parted my hair whilst I was walking up t' garden to the office!!! Oh yes - Mr B's frantic pulling of paper off walls last night! Clearing up it cut my hand and leg!!! Oh and double yes - my back hurts!!

    Apart from that - all is fine and I'm a happy bunny really!!!

    Beezer xx

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  • 98. At 09:55am on 28 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    Maaaawning one and all

    Not gonna shout too loud, cos t'other day I put mockers on it, but, shhhhh its sunny, did you hear that?!?!

    Beez - living up to your name I see...........calamity!!

    Last night's drivetime was, in a word or two.........a tonic!!
    ..
    Have a good day everyone

    Pen xx

    Not mentioning plumber, not even going there!!

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  • 99. At 10:22am on 28 Jul 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:

    NEW BLOG!!

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  • 100. At 10:22am on 28 Jul 2009, CherylTheDiva wrote:

    Good moaning!

    Well, I did it again this morn ... 2 miles at 6am. Then made the sarnies for me n im, then pegged out the washing, then washed up ... by 7am I was exhausted!!!

    Ha!

    After having yesterday orf, imagine my pleasant surprise at the Post-It note that greeted me with a note from lady boss informing me she's having today off and "see you Weds" .... hurrah!!!!! And he's orf aht this arvo too. Way heeeeeeeeey!

    Righteo, must get on I spoze.

    All you need is lasagne.

    Deevs
    x x x x

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  • 101. At 10:31am on 28 Jul 2009, lostAliBaba wrote:

    NEW BLOG

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