Day One of The Countdown to Destination Breakfast
Here we go then, buckle up everyone it's going to be some ride. Well I say that but...
... I have also to say that yesterday was one of the quietest, calmest days I've experienced in years. Sure, in many ways it may have been kicking off elsewhere but I was left relatively alone to go about my daily beeswax.
I spent most of the morning with my son, he played with his favourite cardboard box whilst I got to grips with Seb Faulks and his 'Week In December', before going to the gym and arriving for work at the usual time. There were a few of the gentlemen of the press around getting snappy happy when I arrived but even they were all very respectful and polite. After a quick smile and almost a few too many seconds holding my tummy in, I slipped in unscathed, if not a little breathless and then it was eyes down here we go for another blast of Drivetime.
I think this whole Entente cordiale was entirely down to the manner in which Terry delivered the news of his impending departure from hosting the Brekkie slot. He could not have performed this potentially most incendiary and tricky of tasks more gracefully and modestly if he had tried. He really is the classiest of acts.
I love the predictability of some of reaction to the events of the last twenty four hours - you'd think they might know better by now. All I can say is thanks for the masses of support the vast majority of you have given to me, the team and the people at Radio 2 regarding our move to the mornings.
You have my word, the team and I will deliver a first rate show that all the family can listen to together - be it in the kitchen over cornflakes, in the car on the school run, or off to the airport on holiday. We will not let you down. It is a real honour to be entrusted with such an important show and we are more than aware of the job in hand.
To be honest, now Terry has given us his blessing we cannot wait to get going. Be sure to come with us, it's going to be a hoot.
Clp
2009
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We'll be there, just try and stop us!
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Morning all. Good luck CLP
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CLP - congratulations and can't wait either. Love Terry, and will miss him for sure, my daughter has grown up with him, and although she doesn't quite get (well maybe she does now!)Janet and John, the uncontrolled laughter that Terry and crew had always made you laugh along!!! Great fun! So, as we know life changes all the time! And I'm already looking forward to your breakfast slot.....big shoes to fill Chris, but we all know you're the only one who could do that! So well done.
dreamer
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Ps, when you had your anniversary weekend and Tash asked you that biggie - what do you want?! Was your answer ' the breakfast show!!!'?
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Aww bless you Chris. You've done it before and you will do it again. You proved them wrong and pleasantly surprised loads of people when you took over Drivetime. Look forward to joining you a bit earlier in the day as of next year.
Debbie x
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Great newspaper story Ginge. That is one hell of a duaghter you have there!
Good luck with the race.
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Hi Chris
does that mean the whole team are going with you on to the brekkie slot? I will be listening.
Leigh
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CLP
You ain't getting rid of Deevski that easily!!
Buckled up and ready for the journey .....
Deevs
x x x x
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Terry may well be a class act but I think that you, Mr Christoff, are shaping up to be a very classy act yourself. Loving the blogs this week
Am looking forward to sharing breakfast with you. Healthy Rabbit Food or Full English?
Hey, just had a thought. In light of the generous catering Mr Wogan and minions have enjoyed - Pies, Buns of Mass Destrucion & Curry - think you'd better spend the next few months working on that cholesteral level!
Seza xxxx
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CLP - talking of Seb Faulks, whatever happened to the book club?! Reading Shantaram just now....good grief, very brutal!
xx
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Yo CLP Dude......
Bingo Star ere......
CLP - Am all for progress. moving forward aka progressing aka forward 'appenings but a personally wish yer were staying at The Drivetime Gig as like a told... The Breakfast slot too early for me!!!!!!!!!!
Plus 'Eggs With Evans.... Boiled' or 'Early With Evans' doesn't ave the same ring az 'Wake Up With Wogan'!!!!!!!!!!
In fact 'Mornings With Mayo' does sound better than the 'Evans' ones!!!!!!!
Am noot trying ter put yer off moving..... 'onestly!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!@!
Plus am sad Sir Tezz iz moving on az like a said yesterdee, even though a don't catch 'is shoe, sorry show, az often az a would like.... the man iz a legend of broadcasting and still well and truly in 'is prime!!!!!!!!
Either way though CLP...... am sure you'll do a damn good job of 'olding the steering wheel that iz The Breakfast Shoe, soz Show, rig, sorry gig!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suppose it just means if a want yer 'graph for whatever reason or INDEED ter listen ter yer shoe, ave gotta get up early!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS CLP - Ere's the biggest problem of all >>>>@>..... Ave yer thought of no Sally Boazman banter???????????????????????????? AYE???????
'ow yer gonna cope with no Sal ter talk ter???????????????
Still noot trying ter put yer off moving.... 'onest!!!!!!!!
GOURANGA 09 AND FURTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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morning bigman, sounds like you're well?
Without sounding sickly, you are probably only one of a very few that could possibly follow the Wogan. It's a daunting task I'm sure but I reckon you'll be well equipped and ready come the day. Good luck to you. There'll always be doubters and haters out there no matter who you are, I reckon you've "been there, done it" though eh?
For me, it's better as I can listen more in the am than the pm, roll on the show.
bonnet de douche
KWx
PS, just 'cause I can, here's a the link (again) to today's local paper, my 15m of fame
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/News/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=enonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED07%20Sep%202009%2013%3A56%3A54%3A450
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Morning Chris and all,
Good man you just go get em,looking forward to hearing you in the mornings .It will be like a breath of fresh air.
Bridge .xxx.
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Isn't amazing how much reaction this story has caused? Just shows what a national institution Radio 2 is. Of course, we already knew Terry was a national treasure but the question is, is Chris old enough to be considered one too?! We know he is, but usually that description is applied to folk in their dotage!
Good luck Chris - will look forward to hearing the new show. My daughters are wondering who will be filling your warm drivetime seat and so are we all!
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Good morning everyone,
What is it about this blog that it can so easily bring a tear to my eye, first Ginge's newspaper article and then CLP's blog. Not good at all when in an office where no-one knows I come on here!!
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Gail.
p.s. Good Luck Chris, you deserve it!!
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Gingembre - just followed your link. Good on you and you must be so proud of your daughter. Best of luck
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PS CLP - 'ope me commentations above don't come across az negative...... Even though a wish yer were staying at Drivetime..... a do just wanter wish yer 'GOOD LUCK' with The Breakfast Gig and am sure yer will make a great success out of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just one last thing, instead of 'Don't Forget Yer Toothbrush'...... 'Don't Forget Yer Alarm Clock!!!!!!'...... ter set it a mean..... noot bring it ter work a mean't - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chow!
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Portybelle - It's gonna be Simon Mayo for The Drivetime slot!!!!!!!!!
A remember CLP 'as often said when 'e's returned from 'olidee and The Mayo 'as been fillin gin that The Mayo iz a "little too good"..... I agree!!!!!!!!!!
Great delivery and Playlist!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chow again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Soz ave accidently writted above.... 'The Mayo 'as been fillin gin!!!!!!!!!!!' BIG LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A didn't now, sorry know, The Mayo 'ad a drink problem!!!!!!!!!!!!
A mean't 'filling in' noot 'fillin gin'!!!!!!!!!
Yer see, told yer before 11am too early for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chow.... yet again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CLP- I saw you as you were approached by some of those "press people" and can assure you no-one would know that you were holding in your tummy... you looked the very image of health and fitness hon!
Luv
Lyndyloo
Booboo & the bump
-x-x-x-
PS It's a bit strange that my little one will grow up with you at the breakfast show healm as apposed to Tel' who I grew up with... the times they are indeed a changin'!!
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PS Talkin' of alcohol.... ave goot me latest 'Bingo Star Joke' ere...... >>
A went inter a pub during 'appy 'our and there wazza bloke at the bar knocking back aloada drinks.... knocking back all.... next thing 'e rushed outside and waz being sick in the gutter (PS that's the roadside gutter noot the one at the end of the roof for rain drainage, although a agree the roadside one iz for rain drainage too).....
A went out and asked "are yer alreeeet??@?"
E replied "yes, am just playin gmy part in the goverment's drive ter 'curb' binge drinking!!!!!!!!!!!@!!!@!@!!!!!!!!!!!
NNNYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@!!@!!!!!@!!!!
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Woooooo getting closer ter the lucky #22 slot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gingmebre
Just read your story!! Now i'm crying too......wow, you must be so so proud of your girl. Well done you for entering too. good luck!
dreamer
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Morning all - sunny (ish) and really warm here in middle England.
Work rules again today - mountains of it and the joy of the compliance officer with us - arriving as I type. :(
Laters
Beezer xx
KW I bet you are bursting with pride A? One heck of a girl you've got there.
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Morning peeps!
Christophe, I think you're gonna need a bigger boat, with all of us coming along for the ride!!!
Can't wait for the brekkie show but really will miss you on the drive home. Are you going to compile a 'best bits'?? My best bit without doubt would have to be the time you thought someone f*rted on air during an interview and you all completely lost it. I was literally crying with laughter so much I had to pull over. I'd LOVE to hear that again!!
T xxx
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PS Gingembre - what a fantastic article - no wonder you want to share it
T xxx
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Morning Bloggers
Was a bit disappointed this morning to see that Gloria Hunniford has put her two pence in about the move about on Radio 2 in the Daily Mail.
Had to say something I think some people are being very unfair to Mr Evans. I feel that the mantle of the breakfast show could not be passed to anyone more impressive.
Mr Evans you have shown a maturity which has grown since he started doing drivetime. I put it down to Tash and Noah of course, you know what they say behind every great man is a greater women and a beautiful child.
I remember bleating like this when it was announced that Chris would take over from Johnnie, but look what happened I think Chris' track record over the last few years is proof enough.
Go for it Chris and Team and enjoy it. We will all be supporting you.
Groovy Brady Bunch
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Morning Chris,TW will be a hard act to follow,but you and the team will be great !!!!! Good luck Chris,ill be there with you, just try and stop me.love to all.xx
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Used to love listening to you in the morning Chris & never found a breakfast show since that I enjoyed as much or listened to regularly...looking forward to starting the day with you again.
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Alwight......
me again.......
Gingembre - Just linked ter yer.... errr link, and whatta brilliant and inspiring story.... and INDEED perspiring what with all the running!!!!!!! LOL!!
Seriously though, if more people in the world were like yersen the world would be a better place!!!!!!!
After being through such difficult times of losing your ex-wife and supporting your daughter and encouraging 'er ter start running for charity..... a can't find words ter say 'ow.... well all a can say iz what a did above - The world needs more like yersen!!!!!!!!
So many people when faced with 'ard times in life.... give up, go bad, turn ter drink or let depression get a 'old of them.... and become bad parents but for yersen noot only ter be doing something that keeps yerself and yer daughter fit and in good 'ealth, but also for yer both ter be using it ter raise money for charity..... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(And with yer bad knee - a know 'ad abitta trouble with me knees mesen too - it's painful!!!!)
A tell yer Gin man, yer daughter's gonna grow up ter be a VERY oustanding lady, a daughter that yer gonna be very proud and INDEED obviously already are now!!!!!!!!!!
PS I'll be sponsering yer for the 10k gig!!!!!!!!!
I'll click onter the link in yer link thatta linked too from CLP's BIG blog!!!!!!!!
Chow!
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am I wrong or is the togmeister starting to look his age? After all the time he has woken early and burned the candle at both ends he deserves a rest, trouble is..will he?
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It's only half past eleven!!
I can't believe how slowly today is going.
KW read your story - wonderful You & your daughter must be very proud of each other.
Bingo Hopefully you'll end up in a train cab in the early mornings so you'll be able to listen
GBB Quite agree. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion but so many people are still working on opinions they made 15 years ago.
Seza xx
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Gingembre Man - Ave just tryed ter go onter yer link ter sponsor yersen aka >>>
www.run10ksponsorme.org/kirk-and-steph.
And it doesn't go through!!!!!!!
Seriously i'd like ter sponsor you for the 27th Sept run.... Any chance of putting 'ow a can on the blog.... And maybe in the process yer might pick up a few others who might bang the odd wad in too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All 'elps towards the cause - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!!!!
Chow!
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Hi Chris,
Terrific blog today. I agree, the way Terry delivered his news was absolute class. But, I have to say, the way you dealt with the opening of your show last night, was very classy too. It was brilliant - I know I've said before that you are a genius, and I stand by that. I'm still a wee bit emotional about Terry, though, which I am sure you will understand!
Gingembre: the newspaper article is so inspiring. You say that you feel priviledged to have your daughter - quite right, she sounds wonderful. She might be a wee bit young just now ... but some day she will feel privileged that you are her dad xx
Gail: what a gal you are - 50 mile cycle! Good luck and make sure your tush is padded!
Happy Tuesday to everyone else!
C xx
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tel will be a hard act to folow but if anyone can do it then chris can. Hope we will still get a load of laffs, what will happen to the Janet and John stories? or is everyone moveing on now?
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Morning all,
Not wanting to wish my life away, I can't afford to do that, but I say bring it on Christoph, I for one can't wait till 2010.
Ginge - a big well done for your daughter, what an inspiration and good luck to you also.
Darn sarf we have the most bootiful, gawjus, warm, sunny morning, with a promise it will last, do we believe that? we shall see!!
Pen xx
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Bingo, you truly ar a star, thank you
http://www.run10ksponsorme.org/kirk-and-steph
KWx
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Gail - if you get a chance (and today apparently is the last chance) listed on i-player to Ayers on Air on radio 4 - it was last weeks and is all about cycling and indeed padded cycling seats. It is a hoot!
Tomorrows is about shopping - that too will be well worth a listen, I'm sure.
Crumpy - who has never learnt to ride a two=wheeler! Honest I would need stabilisers! :o)
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SezaGirl - THIS iz one VERY BIG downside ter train driving..... noot allowed radios AT ALL in the cab!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VERY SERIOUS offence that can lead ter the sack!!!!!!!!!
So if a become a train driver... no R2!!!!!!!!!! (could still listen on the way 'ome though in me car!!!!!!)
PS Ave goot alot ter say about the LondonMidland fiasco but too busy!!!!!!
In fact a will say it now anyway >>>>>>>
Do yer know for the past few months a suddenly discovered a can get LM instead of Virgin from Liverpool ter London and it's a third cheaper for the on the dee saver ticket!!!!!!!!!
On top of this, ok it takes a little over three and a 'alf 'ours, compared ter 2 'ours ten for Virgin, but still way faster then the coach at nearly six!!!!!!!!!!!
But sometimes a find the pace of modern life iz becoming too fast!!!!!
Ok it's great ter blast ter London in 2 'ours ten and they're even talkin' of making it just over an 'our with this new 'igh speed rail line they are talkin' about building!!!!!
But sometimes a find getting on a long train journey, the pleasure in it iz it's 'time out time' from life and the rush and stress of life!!!!!!
Ter sit back and chill for a few 'ours or more, watch the world go by and get bits and bobs done from the comfort of yer seat!!!!!!
Ave found the 2 'ours ter London, yuv barely goot yer laptop out or 'ad a sip of yer bottle of diluted 'ome made Tesco's orange juice in yer old Coke bottle, ate a banana ter release the energy of the mind, than it's time ter get off... yer already at/ in London!!!!!!!!
The point am trying ter 'it ere iz a find the 3 plus 'ours on LondonMidland iz just perfect ter chill and relax!!!!!!!
AND on top of this I am so impressed by their service!!!!!
The carriages are so clean, the ambience in the carriage very nice, the staff very polite and the trains new and VERY, VERY punctual all at a third of the cost of Virgin!!!!!!!!!!!
Ave been so impressed in fact ave seriously considered wreeting a letter of compliment ter the LM MD, even though a very rarely write letters of complaint or compliment, saying 'ow VERY impressed I am by their service!!!!!!
With brings me ter the issue of.... SUCH a BIG, BIG shame all this fiasco over the noot paying the drivers proper double time for Sundees!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY 'ave such a good train company shot themselves in the foot so stupidly????????????
Certainly got alot of free publicity though..... be it at the cost of a dee's lost revenue!!!!!!!!!!!
Bye!
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Gin Man - BIG tarr for the working link!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You're a total darling and we're all gonna be along for the ride I'm sure. Anyone who's bemoaning Terry's departure and worried that you're not the right man for the job obviously doesn't have their radio on between 5 and 7pm at the moment. Once they get to know you I'm sure even the most ardent of TOGS will see what they've been missing!
Great blog chuck. Love ya. xx
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Afternoon,
Has everyone calmed down now?? Yesterday was quite exciting. I love Terry, but I also love Chris, so for me it's win/win. I thought that both gentlemen handled the situation very well yesterday, and Chris your tribute to Sir Tel at the beginning of your programme was top notch. I'm along for the ride, for sure xx
Baggy, I hope your first day is going well and remember that you don't have to remember all their names, they've only got to remember yours xx
Nothing wild or exciting happening in Kent, apart from the sun shining - it's 'ot!
Hope everyone is fine and dandy.
AliB
xx
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P.S. Knew I'd forget something! Gingembre, great article and I echo what everyone else has said - you're a top bloke xx
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Hi Chris,
Congratulations! This is the best news in ages, it's time some one lively headed up a Radio Breakfast Show!
I will miss cooking & ironing along to you at 5.05 though - your show always manages to give me the motivation to do those mundane chores. Maybe starting the day off to your show will set me up for the whole day - I might even change the World as a result!!!
p.s. Looking forward to reading your book too!
Jules xx
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Morning Chris - As Penny said. Not wanting to wish my life away, but I can't wait until next Feb/March time when everyone has settled into their new positions, the doom merchants and professional miserablists have found something else to get their teeth stuck into and we are all once again organising our days around our favourite bits of Radio 2.
It's a fairly constant companion to me and I quite like a shake up!
Ginge - Wow!....I managed not to get too emotional listening to Terry yesterday....didn't do so well reading your article.
What a little Angel you have been blessed with.
Rips
x
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Didn't want to soil my last post with this, but in particular reference to post 385 on the last blog.
Nice to have an opinion, but have you nothing constructive or positive to add?
Sorry shouldn't bite, but what is the point?!
Rips
x
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Chris: Its a pity you can not do both!
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Chris, I know you`ll do a great job of replaceing Terry. Good luck my friend.
mj x
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Huge congratulations Chris, you can definitely fill Sir Tel's shoes.
Thank you for putting on his speech at the beginning of the show I managed to catch up with it on iplayer - brought a tear to my eyes.
Sharing that quiet automnal moment with Noah before the winds of change blew through must have been very special. How lovely to have him and Tash with you. Thoughts of roots to grow and wings to fly cross my mind.
Gingembre - what a wonderful article and how special your daughter is. Good luck with the run.
Clodagh - loved the Lion poem. I agree with Clodagh, Chris watch out for Noah.
Brizzle meet - looks like you all had a really great time and so much fun and laughter!
Tins - hope your not too down and things look up soon for you.
Roidy - hi and my gut feeling is with you in that Graham Norton may be a possible replacement.
All the best to all blogpeeps.
Mxx
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Big congratulations!
I start maternity leave in December and can’t wait to become a regular breakfast listener in 2010!
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Hi Chris
I'm am certain that you will do a wonderful job with the Breakfast show, will still miss you in the ebenings though!
BTW Crumps, the bacon sandwich was delicious! Thanks!
JG x
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I'm really looking forward to brekkie with Chris too - shame you can't start at 7 though Christoph I could do with getting moving then and I don't put the radio on until 7.30 (I wonder why? meeeeow !!)
All Mr B said was - good news - and at least you'll get moving in the mornings !! Cheeky so and so.
Beezer xx
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Now what do I do? I listen to Chris Moyles in the morning & CLP in the eve... So what will I do from Jan? Play a podcast in the eve? Hmmmm
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I can't wait for this, it's been too long without a great breakfast show to listen to on my drive to work in the morning!
Any chance you could still do drivetime as well though? ;0)
Everyone seems really excited, in fact told boyfriend last night, and I quote "Well that's just the best news in a long time!"
Nice work Chris and team!
XX
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I'm looking forward to it as I've been a bit stuck in the middle for a few years. Terry was just not my generation, Chris Moyles is just too full of himself and his show is too immature for me.
I listened to you on R1 and loved it. Can't wait for you to start. Will you be working Fridays as well ? :-)
Michael B
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Dilemma: I'm very excited about CLP doing the brekkie show, but husband-to-be is insisting we should stick with Moyles as our cornflake accompaniment. Is this serious enough grounds to call off the wedding? I think it might be.
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I am looking forward to waking up with you each morning!
Keep up the good work Chris. x
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Amy_Eleanor - that is certainly grounds for divorce!!
I can't be doing with Radio 1 anymore, full stop. I just don't like their play list, the DJs are too 'hip' for my palette and well, R2 is so good so why stray?
Sorry for absinth today, feeling a bit down at heel so mainly lurking and piping up when i feel the need.
GET WELL TANGO!
Deevs
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Amy - Ditch him now !!!
Beezer xx
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Well there's a surprise - the twins strike again. Is Tango poorly then? Ah diddems Baz.
Beezer xx
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Hi CLP I am new to the blog!
I listen to you at uni in leeds in and this will make it so much easier to get up in the mornings!!
Fantastic news, wish you could do drivetime as well as hehe!
xx
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Amy - What a dilemma!! Gotta agree with Deev and Beezer - CLP is the way forward though. Change is good for everyone!
Deev - hugs and moral support winging their way across the wires to you.
Mxx
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Thanks for the advice - sounds like a resounding wedding cancellation! I'd like to think given the choice between me and Mr Moyles he'd know who to choose, but you never know!
I don't mind Moyles himself, it's just all the rubbish music they play on radio 1....Tinchy Strider, N-Dubz, Chipmunk....serious, who ARE these people??
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Hi Guys
Amy, My nearly 13 year old boy1 has now started listening to R1. IF your man fancies himself as a sophisticatted type, surely R2 is the only choice!!
Hugs, Diva ((XX))
Seza xxx
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Well chris I had hoped some of the press may have been more kind not everybody is born with wisdom @ a young age
chris like us all we made mistakes but show them sir . Just how good you are I'm proud to no you the famous & loved togs will grow to love the show ? Like us all we sometimes don't like change . So good luck to yourself & the great 2 team kind regards Stewart the Chauffer
Sir tel makes me smile so much in the morning & your drive time show does the same you are both born talent so bring the team the show to them
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That settles it then, I'm leaving my fiance and marrying Dermot O'Leary.
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Congratulations Chris, really pleased to hear about your move to breakfast.
Wanted to come on yesterday but as there was some negativity around I stayed away.
Hope Sir Tel enjoys his semi-retirement. It was lovely to hear his support for you and vice versa.
As from January we are banning TV in our house before school in favour of your new show.
Well done!
Hope Tango is soon well
Also hope Diva finds her mojo soon (or should that be her Mojito!!!)
Loved the Bristol pics.
Gingembre - fabulous and inspiring story - well done to you and your wonderful daughter. Good luck with the run.
Is Ms Love still poorly - hope she is better and back with us soon, I miss her quick wit and amusing musings!
Daisy x
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Hi Chris
Congratulations on your new appointment, taking over from Sir Terry, how much better does it get. Are you taking the Drive Show Team with you, I hope so. As I am retired, I am not usually up, for the morning show. I will have to change my routine, and start using an alarm clock, again.
Mel xxx
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Hi Chris
Great news about the breakfast show. Love Terry and have listened to him for years so will miss him, but if he has to be replaced by anyone, glad it's you!
xx
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Afternoon all!
Daisy- I can confirm that MsLove is still indeed a poorly girlie though has returned to work part time today. All positive vibes that can be directed down towards Hove acshully will be most appreciated I'm sure.
-x-x-x-
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What? Bazza poorly, shirly not!!!
Thought there was someone missing, couldn't think who!
Hope you feel better soon matey!xx
Pen xx aka ppp!
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Afternoon all,
CLP - it's already been said a hundred times, but if anyone should take over from the Togmeister it should be you, just don't forget to take your team with you!! Now we just have to sort out who takes over Drive time!! lol
Cheer up Deevs,
Gingembre, wow, what an inspiration to all,
Lyndyloo, good vibes on there way to Hove.
TTW. xx
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Lyndyloo,
PV's on the way to the Hove, hope she's been OK today, first day back is always the most daunting after being off ill for a while.
Give her my best when you speak next.
Daisy x
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I knew there was someone missing - get well soon Tango!
Also, positive thoughts winging their way to Hove! Hope you are soon on the mend HL!
Gingembre - read your story, very inspiring, have already sponsored you I think, but will check to make sure.
Having a bit of a CBA day here today, which is a bit of an issue as I've got loads to do...keep juggling stuff around to look for something inspiring to do, but think I'll resort to the usual option of dealing with the largest files first, so at least the pile of work seems to be getting smaller!
JG x
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Hazel - wishing you back to full health soon, you've been missing far too long xx Assume it is still ongoing with the shingles?
What with Baz under the weather, best we stay away from Sussex for the time being!!
Pen xx
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Number seventeee five!!!!!! I like it!!!!!!!!!!! I like it very much so!!!!!!!!!
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I think I am going to have to change my name. If I see one more Post-It note with my name scrawled on it, I swear I shant't be responsible for my actions ......
Ugh!!!!
Deevs
x x x
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afternoon all, hope you're well?
Hazel - hope you're feeling fine and dandy soon xxx
Can I just say that since joining this blog a few years ago I've been through good, and bad times, most of which I've cared to share on here.
As have many of you whether it be a regular or a 'dipper/lurker' Sometimes it takes me a while to actually post my comments as I wonder whether it's relevant, necessary or of interest even???
However, without exception it receives a response everytime and today has left me a tad speechless. I didn't think it merited the replies it has received and just in passing to MrsW mentioned it, to which she replied "well you would reply to such a post, why wouldn't others?"
Anyway, through thick and thin, tears, tantrums and a TFI boot I love coming on here, sometimes a few times a day, sometimes only a couple of times a week. God bless you all
bonnet de douche
KWx
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Hello Chris,
I thought it best to leave the news a day to sink in. Still speechless with excitment... cool beans!!
R2-Icon... :)x
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Nice post Kirk!
I too read your article, you say you are proud of Ellen but you can see how proud she is of you. She is so lucky to have you as her Daddy
Good luck in the run, take care of them knees
Tiggs xxx
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hiya
Ginge - arm well and truely twisted by the great article you posted - in not much but its all for a good cause!
Howdy too all the new bloggers - great to see some new names coming up!
Rachel_E_S - your not my mate called Rachel having a baby next next year? Hugh coincidence one feels!
So - yesterday I went to London to find new offices - found the building - bought some new clothes - all going well - also got monthly travelcard thing.
Today - tubes running late - got to where I thought the offices were - never heard of the company - some very frabtic calls home and to the agency meant i found the address, I was a number out and they were next door - opps! ANyone got a worse first day story?
Had two meetings with banks and then lunch with new boss adn then asked to go home as the situation with the lady I am replacing is very delicate (shes being pushed!) So I'm home by 3:30 - hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Have I missed much?
Mrs baggy puss x
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PS - CLP - well done on move to morning - its a shame wogans going but your a good replacement - as i'm on a train in the morning I won't be able to listen live but can listen again on the day so I'll be there with you - just a couple of hours later :-)
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Gingembre - So let me get this straight, before you post you "wonder whether it's relevant, necessary or of interest even???".......
Now there's a thought - interesting concept!!!!
If you'd said that a year ago you could have saved everyone on here a lot of my posts....Hahahaha
While your having your back rightfully slapped. I should add that you were one of the reasons I became a lurker in the first place.
Cheers mate
Rips
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Kirk / Rips
Between the pair of you, I am now (not for the first time today) blubbing!
I'm so hoping the Alice Cooper look is in this Autumn!
Deevs
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Baggy,
Bet you are glad the first day is over and result being home by 3:30pm! I had a little chuckle about you being outside the wrong building, but I expect it was at all funny at the time.
When I was 18 I started a new job on the Monday having returned from two weeks in Greece on the Friday with tonsilitis (sp), had a temp of 103 and felt really rough, but struggled into work. They sent me home at about 3:00 and when I got home and my Mum opened the door I burst into tears! Didn't go back for the rest of the week! So spent my first week at work off sick. However, I did stay with the company for 12 years and in all that time only had another 5 days off sick!
AliB
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Whoops - meant to say wasn't at all funny!
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AliB - yes I am already the office clown - problem is as I work with numbers its even worse :-(
However I was told that if i take people out for drinks to get to know them I can expense it and that I need to come out to the states to meet the team - and bring the hubby (second thoughts I might leave him at home :-) )
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Afternoon everybody,
Just caught up with blogs and Clodagh that poem is brilliant - Chris should print it out and frame it!
Ginge - your post and link was lovely, how proud you must be of your daughter, especially as you say she doesn't talk about her Mum that much. Truly a credit to you all. Good luck with the run.
Haze - hope you feel better soon, we do miss you x
Mrs Baggy Puss - that sounds like some first day that you've had! Sure things will run more smoothly tomorrow - good luck and hope you really enjoy it there.
Hi Pen x
Darce xx
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Gingembre: well ... you know ... we all love ya!
Mrs Baggy: things can only get better - and they will! When I showed up for my first day as Office Junior at a VERY plush office (age 17 and terrified) the boss man said to me "Oh, did we choose you? I didn't know! Yeah thanks mate, none taken!!
It will all work out - I think you are coping brilliantly, considering all the changes taking place in your life!
C xx
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Totally join Deev in the p****d off sobbing club. Don't wanna play any more. Boleyn will send you a message on fb but I am never going to make it Thursday.
I want to be retired!
Beezer xx
Mrs Baggy - your post did make me smile tho
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beesmum - glad I cheered you up! Looking back its pretty funny but I was tearing my hair out this morning - esp as my phone was dying!
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Hiya Chris,
Just back from a worldwind of happenings in London.
I know Sir Terry has every faith in you and your team.
Good Luck and we are here if you need us.
Hells & Tude
x
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Gingembre - one of life's good 'uns - you deserve all the back slapping, good on you.
Mrs Baggy - well done on surviving the whole first day stress, sounds like you got on fine in the end. Day 2 here you come, onwards and upwards.
Diva and Beezer - take a deep breath and smile. It is not worth getting so upset for, it is only work. Look after yourselves. A good tip is to write down all the stuff once the day is done that has hacked you off, read it through, shred it. Go home (or up the garden path) having left work troubles behind and enjoy your evenings.
Daisy x
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question for anyone welsh - me and Mr bp were given a wooden spoon with the date of our wedding on it - does this mean something and what do we do with it?
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Hey Beez - dinna worry, was about to fb you meself, wouldja believe they are making me WORK on Thursday afternoon after all - only one hour, but with real children. Argh. So we'll have to reschedule, will be in touch.
Me also peed off, though I don't expect sympathy after the 7 week pleasure-fest which was my summer holiday. But I've got my third training day tomorrow and I am bored rigid, actually looking forward to spouting on instead of being spouted at.
And I KNEW that Indian Summer would arrive this week.
Anyhoo, sending loads of love to Hazel - will be in touch mon petit pois.
Hello Darcy, Chrissie, Chez, Seza, Rips, Bingers, Baggie, Ali, Tigs (CONGRATS on Beatles ARF!) well done that Ginge, and everyone else too, hello hello.
A x
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Baggie - we got a chopping board with our names and the date on! We also got a dustpan and brush in the same of a bride and groom!?
A x
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What? I meant shape.
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BG - now that is odd!
we got a tapestry with our names on - from a dear friend of mr bp's mum - both looked at it and decided it would go upstairs out the way where it would be ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm safe!
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Thats lovely Gingembre, may each day in your life be a good day.
Let's also remember the funny contributions from past bloggers who really gave a buzz to this blog in the first place. No longer here but not forgotten.
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Boleyngirl: I managed to get completely distracted this morning when I came on the blog - I did mean to say to you welcome back! Also, I agree with every word you said about some of the comments here yesterday!
C xx
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OK Boleyn - we will re-schedule. Blinkin cheek making you work your first week back!!!! Humph !!
Mrs Baggy - Boleyn one wooden spoon and one chopping board - now I can think of someones head I would like to put on the chopping board and wallop with the spoon - or better still the dustpan and brush !!!! or all!!
Great idea Daisy !!would take me a fair while today to write it all down though !!! but shredding it - oooooo yes !!!
Beezer xx
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Ello me yet again.....
Errrr ave just 'eard on the 17.00 BIG news.... an article about going ter Naples ter kiss iz mean't ter be lucky......
Well ave never been ter Naples ter kiss but a ave been ter nipples!!!!!!!
'ope that's noot too rude but am just being 'onest without an aych!!!!!!!!!
But means the same if noot more than with an aych!!!!!
Bye!
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Baggie- It's a tradition in Wales to give a love spoon to a couple.
http://www.welsh-lovespoons.co.uk/
They're normally wooden and hand carved with something special to the couple on. My Mum & Dad got one for their 50th wedding anniversary and Mum has it hanging up in the kitchen. It's very pretty.
-x-x-x-
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thanks Lyndyloo - I thought it couldn't be as random as it seemed - we also got welsh mugs and wine - do you think they wanted to remind us of something?
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Beez - I know, I know. I'm a sensitive artiste doncha know. I just can't seem to get into the zone, I need inspiration, am going to make myself learn some new songs tomorrow.
Baggie, the groom is the pan and the bride is the brush, it's novel indeed. And we got a tapestry too, done by a lovely TA at one of my schools, she took the trouble to find out about our colours etc, I was very touched.
Chrissie, I've been away and back that many times lately I'm not sure where I am, hence finding normal life a bit of a culture shock!
Oops, look at the time, off to put kitchen radio on.
A x
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will be listening Chris.Will miss the Drivetime programme but will have you to listen to at the start of the day instead.You are emminently suited to the job.Good luck!!
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Gingembre, what a lovely post, it truly touched me.
Hugs to those that need them, and that includes you Beez, sooo unlike you!
Darce, you've probably gone home, but Hi to you too!
Baggy, loved your first day story
Pen xx
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PS Boleynman and moi got a shedload of John Lewis vouchers, we went to the one in Leicester last week and blew the lot! It was like a posh version of Supermarket Sweep! Just chuck it in the trolley!
Also had a blast at the Royal Douton factory shop in Stoke, well, not a blast as in explosion, that would have been disastrous.
A x
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Bingo!!!!! Ooooooerr missus!
A x
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BG - we also have john lewis vouchers - have everything near off from our list coming on sat (woohoo) and then apparently we need a new telly - and the arguements started there!
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Baggy - that will be to remind you to ask them 'round for a cuppa or better still, a glass of wine!!
Crumpy x
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Ah Bags, don't you just love presents! And new stuff! And champers is nice too. That's it now though ('til Christmas, but I think be forced down the "homemade peg-doll and an orange from the fruitbowl" route this year). Sorry I said the C word.
A x
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Who has seen the front of the Daily Express today. Typical Gloria H had to stir it up, We love you Chris, I personally will find it easier to listen in the morning!
So question who is coming up to Norwich for the blog meet, I was just asking Gingembre if it will end up being the 2 of us!!! hehe!!
And will it end up being the last CLP drivetime blog meet? Should we ask the main man!!!!
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Hiya Crumps.
A x
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PS Bolyngirl And ALL - In case the blog ploice wanter 'attack' me... am talkin' about the town in Utah USA called Nipples!!!!! 'onestly!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I believe you Bingo!!! 'onest!
xx
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Missy - Beez, Deev and my good self will be there. We are just meet 'tarts'!
Crumpy x
PS - hi Boleyn x
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The good news is I will now be able to listen to Drivetime again
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Hi Chris,
I have such great memories of the last breakfast show you hosted, which was about the only thing that got me and my friends up in the mornings. I remember laughing alot and enjoying mornings - quite an achievement really.
I have loved listening to Terry in the mornings, but I know that you will do a fantastic job. You are not Terry - that's fine. The Togs still have other older hosts to listen to if they like and they can hear Terry at the weekend. I am really excited to hear YOUR breakfast show, done in your own great and unique style. Ignore the blah, blah and the people that would argue that up is down just for the sake of having something to moan about. I couldn't think of anyone better to take over than you.
Hope all goes well!
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Oh dear I don't like this I don't like that Is that not more to life than listening to the radio.It just entertainment afterall.
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Made it home, it's chucking it down here:( Still warmish though, but could hardly see where I was going (and yes Rips, I did have my wipers on)! lol
Bagpuss, the love spoons incorporate different features, such as locks, wheels, hearts etc, each of which have a different meaning.
JG x
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Chris,
I'm gutted, listening on the internet the drive time is my midday show, I won't be up when you on the air. What will I do without Sally and Foxy and all the great spots you have.
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Hi Guys
anyone around tonight?
Seza xxx
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hi seza - thought I was here on my todd!
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Was just watching the tumble weed blowing by! lol
Sounds like you had some "interesting" wedding presents! Dress was beautiful byt the way.
Seza xx
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seza - thanks
its hanging upstairs in the spare room - not sure what to do with it now!
Hows life with you?
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Life's good thanks. Just had my birthday so I have a pile of prezzies too. Really lovely things too. Feel lucky to have such good friends.
I had a christening outfit made out of my wedding dress. Both my boys wore it. Like a little sailor style romper suit. Still have it in a nice box.
Do you know where you're going for work tomorrow? lol
Seza xxxx
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seza - hope so - am going to catch earlier train which means I have to leave the house at 10 to 7 but I should get to work in good time, try to undo todays bad start!
I have thought about having my train turned into christening gown (not that i;m having babies just yet) and the rest of the dress turned into something I can wear again but who knows!
Guess I missed your burpday - hope your day was great
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Had a great burpday thanks. Twas 4 & 0 so good excuse for celebration.
You've got loads of time to decide about your dress. i managed to stash mine in my mum's wardrobe so it wasn't in my way!
xxx
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spare room will be fine for now - we have three bedrooms between the two of us!
anyway - off to bed as early start in the morning
night x
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Night Sbp, good luck for tomorrow
xxxx
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Gingembre - a truly wonderful article and the best of luck for the run/walk to you and your brave daughter. Must follow the link and donate now that Bingo managed to get the correct link from you.
Glad to see most of the 'usual' bloggers back on tonight.
(((((((((((((Deevs/Bees))))))))))))) as you both seem to need it tonight - hope tomorrow is a better day for you both xx
Hope all of you who are feeling poorly get better soon and already looking forward to FNWC - sad eh!
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Evening
Thanks Susan. Feeling a bit more chilled out now thanks to expending some energy cooking a lovely seafood pasta concoction for dinner, imbibing in some delish nutty choc and making the decision to buy a new iPod. Hopefully tomorrow!
Work really is cruddy at the mo, and a couple of other things going on in my head are not really helping to be honest.
Why is life never easy eh??!!
Still, as well as that new iPod I've got a nice weekend to look forward to, starting with my own FNWC - a night in with best friend, a bottle of wine or two and supper being delivered once she's got the kids off to bed - all this while out hubby's go to a beer festival together. Then Saturday it's Barry and his Copacabana in Hyde Park with MW,a! and Errol, and Sunday me and Himself are heading to a chilli festival at an RHS Garden near Chelmsford.
Then it'll be Monday again.
Strewth!!!
New quiz thingy on Ch4 at 10 with the lovely Hugh Fearnley Posh-Bloke.
Hmmmmmm!!!
Deevs
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peeeeeeeeeeees: Baggy: I gave my wedding dress to a charity shop who were really ungrateful as it was "the wrong season". 100% true.
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Deevs how insensitive of the charity shop!
Still jealous of your trip to Hyde Park. I would have loved to have made a weekend of it with both the HP concerts on the Sat/Sun but I should have thought of it long since to book the train - whay are they so expensive in this country???
Sorry you have been down again but so many good things to look forward too - strange how Beez down too!
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Hwy Deev, Does Lotty produce damsons? Have just been given some & not sure how to use them.
Seza xx
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We are the Evil Twins of this ere blog Susan!!!
I'm sure I'll be fine. Just need to get some stuff out of my head that I am sure is in there for no apparent reason, meaning I am winding myself up into more and more of a state, hopefully for not reason at all.
I guess we all need a little bit of reassurance from time to time from those that matter to us, but sometimes they just retreat, leaving you feeling lost, confused and very very scared.
Time, apparently, is what is needed.
Take care - and i will be sure to wave a yellow feather or two at Barry in your honour!
Cheryl xxxx
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Seza - damson jam? That's what Mr Deev would do ...
x x x
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Deevs
Think I know where you are coming from - spent 31 years like that and still find it hard to take the retreating stance although it always works itself out and never rises to the fears I have had in my head - hope you comprendez what I am getting at. Enjoy the quiz.
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Dees That was my first thought but never made jam before.Think it's difficult?
xx
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Night Deevs & Seza - very quiet on here tonight again xxxx
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Night Susan
Feels quiet but yesterdays blog make me wonder how many people are doing what I used to do & lurking
Seza xxx
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Hi Chris - just wanted to say that when you took over from Johnnie Walker, some of us didn't think life would be the same without Johnnie doing the tea time show, but we soon came around to enjoying your way of doing things and your humour. Wouldn't be without you now! So, don't worry about those TOGs, they will soon start to enjoy the new Breakfast show. Now we can't imagine our drive home on an evening without YOU! Things will just be different ..... that's all! Looking forward to celebrating my husband's 50th birthday (Chris) at the party on Saturday, Yvonne Warriner xx
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Am off too.
Night all - seen & unseen!
Seza xxx
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Evening all, a quick visit, just wanted to share this:
Earlier this evening I was moaning about my inset days and being unenthusiastic about the coming term. I have just found the inspiration I needed by watching the latest series of "The Choir" with the amazing Gareth Malone. I've just remembered why I'm a teacher, and a music teacher too.
Halleluiah.
Night all,
A x
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Nite all. Maybe tomorrow will bring the reassurance I'm seeking.
Deevs
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Evening dahlinks!!!
Feeling brighter now - had a quick shufty at the work I've got to do and I reckon two days on the panic stuff - full at it - should reduce and also had two phone chats tonight which left me giggling like a 16 yr old.
As Deev says bit of reassurance and a good old natter makes the world of difference. (and time)
Beezer xxx
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Evil twin - here we go again!!!
Beez xx
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Christy, as the great Sir Terry would probably say himself "Fe*k the begrudgers"
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Hello Chris, Thank you for a great show every day and only you can take over from "The King" in the mornings. A lot of critics said you wouldn't last long with the drivetime show but look at you now, a fantastic success and loved by all us drivetime devotees. I know you wont try to be Terry, nobody can, just be yourself and even the hardest Togs will soon come round and see the light. The family Radio 2 is very loyal and we love having you here with us. GOOD LUCK and enjoy the ride!!
Tyrone
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Last night at Bids and heading back to Zummerzet at 6 in the morning!
Anyone want an early call??
Had a lovely (hot) day exploring the South Downs and surrounding towns.
Normal service will be resumed tomorrow evening.LOL.
One question .....When they announced that CLP was moving to the brekkie show, why didnt they simply just tell us WHO was taking over the Drivetime slot?
Would have saved a lot of speculation methinks!
Hello to all still around.
MTF.xxxxx
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Hi MTF,
The announcement wasn't due to be made for another two weeks, maybe the other party doesn't have everything in place.....
He is rather busy between 1:00 and 4:00 every afternoon!
Rips
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Early start MTF so off to beddie for you - try early for once!!
Can I just say all this talk about Togs not getting on with CLP for early brekkie show ? Exsqueeze me? Me and loads on this blog are Togs we listen to Drivetime too so we are Cogs and Togs.
I think the age span at blog meets says it all really. We are CLP bloggers so for sure we are going to look forward to waking up with Christoph. 7 o'clock would be good CLP!
Beezer xx
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V funny Rips poppet !!!
Whoever it is - will give them a go like I did with Chris when JW went. Loved JW but as always - me - open mind - let's see.... From day 1 - oooeee gonna like this!!!
See Beeb - don't put us in boxes !!!!
Beez xx
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I'm gonna keep positive - so will just say that I genuinely love JW on a Sunday afternoon - much broader show with more of his personality.
Hardly ever miss it. Same goes for my old basketball opponent Aled - Love him standing in for Sarah and look forward to a little bit of religion with him on Sunday mornings - didn't enjoy his Ken Bruce stand in so much.
What a wealth of broadcating talent there must be at R2 though.
Very few people are suggesting outsiders come in!
I enjoy all this!
Rips
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Hi Rips, you too Beez.
Two in the morning is early isnt it?
LOL.
MTF.xx
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Poppet - Love JW on a Sunday - Beatles week-end show - listened again!! Excellent - and agree about Aled in for SK - but then any of us here for that spot ..........I would give it a go!!! and for all those who know me first thing in the morning that is the biggest joke out!! I come round at about 10 - on a good day!!
MTF go to bed!!!!
Beez xxx
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What!!! You're coming round at ten?
Gulp!!
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LOL - that's really scary aint it Rips! Beez the fizz on her way!!!
Beez x
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Not while Bids and her lovely Hubby are still up, cant be rude!
Anyway, not tired.
Me n Bids have had a lovely takeaway. Guess whats for my 6 o' clock brekkie on the move?
MTF.xx
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MTF you can't eat on the move - tis illeeeee - gal!!!
Beez xx
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Beez...Bids love is winging its way to you.xxx
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Can't be any worse than the old boy that I had to block off as he headed down the slip road the wrong way earlier today. Another 20 seconds and he would have been travelling the wrong way down the A41 Dual carriageway.
I was pulling off of the A41 and saw him pull onto the slip road ahead of me, so I started flashing like a nutter - he didn't stop until he realised he was going to hit me.
He insisted he was going to Tring and, that that was that!
I convinced him that he wasn't and told him to turn round, which he couldn't...instead he reversed all the way back up the slip road as though his steering was fixed to do the opposite to what you would expect.
When he got to the roundabout at the top, he then reversed on to it facing the wrong way and drove off against the traffic.
I'm not proud to say that I rang the local police with his details - from the short conversation I had with him he wasn't drunk - he just simply didn't know!
Dangerous place that A41 - I wonder if I can get commission for my work there?
Rips
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Good grief Rips!! Knight in shining armour! What if he had carried on!!!! Had to ring plod though I would have! Someone has to find him and stop him!
Had a larf at Pip on fb the other day about middle lane hoggers tho' She was ragin' big time!
Can't begin to tell you what I saw on the M5 car park on Saturday! Amazed Mr whippy (other ice cream etc) didn't take to the hard shoulder! Mummys taking kiddies out for a toddle - guys outside their cars having a ciggy!! Oh my - Exeter bypass in my youth all came flooding back (we did get ice creams way back then) !!!
And then we were doing 70 mph and then we stopped again!!! Get my drift!!! Yikes!!!
Beez xxx
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Absolutely not Knight in shining armour - Nobody would have let him do what he was about to.
Holiday traffic is a nonsense isn't it? We now leave a day earlier or if schools not allowing - don't bother!
It ruins any break, both in the build up and the journey.
Rips
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Come to think of it - it may have been Bridgewater not Exeter!! What's my name?
Beezer xx
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Rips - was he on his own?
B xx
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Speaking of Ragin', did you hear Clodagh's perfectly weighted effort this morning.
She managed to find the balance between ridicule, empathy and freindship in what amounted to pee taking email....
What a gift - if not a little disingenuous....she knows full well how to spell Gobdaw!!!
Rips
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Yes, why are you interested?
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He wasn't much of a looker!
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Ooops! t'was just a joke Poppet...anyway, you wouldn't have liked him he was driving an old man's car - a Mazda!!!
Right - I'm out of here sharpish!
G'night
Rips
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Cheeky b***r Rips - my life is full of males thank you.
I have just had a sheared dog leap on me - where's me fluffy ears gawn and you can see all me bits now I've been washed and chopped - gonna have to take a pic of this p***d off dog - he's creasing me!!! Groomer been and done a reet proper job !!!
Just done it !! raised an eyebrow !! not a happy dog!! Got to put this on fb!
Beezer xx
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One of these days Rips - one of these days!!!
Beez xx Night poppet
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What?!
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Wait and see !!!!
Beez xx
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On my way home now...
Thanks again for everything Bids.
MTF.xx
Ps, Get up Bids.LOL.xxxx
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Mornin' all; over here in Belfast am as busy as the Chief bee in the Busy Bee Biscuit Factory.
Ah tanks, Rips, yous is a poppet. Mind you, yous is a tad biased of course bless you, hahahaha.. and thanks, girls, glad you liked Noah and the Lion. Hope CLP did, too, and took it in the spirit in which it was intended. Sometimes I read these missives back and think I'm soundin' like a scary stalker bless me, ew.
Just doin' a quick Listen Again as am in and out the shower; LOVED the Killer Biscuits. Jaffa Snakes, Custard Screams, Stitch Tea, ah NO I'll be doin' that all day now.
And CLP. Hurrah. The Graduate is right behind Pillow Talk on MY favourite fillum Top 10 too. 'Ere. I'll be your Missus Robinson any time yous like, sunshine.
Now listen. I might be more Ann Widdecombe than Anne Bancroft but hey.. I'm 'avin' a go...
Ok, best get goin', me hair's goin' fluffy and there's a Slammy Dunk Dodger waitin' to ambush me behind the door.
Clodagh.xx
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By the way, meant to say.
On Irish TV and radio, they've been discussing in fond and glowing terms Sir Tel's departure from the breakfast show; well, naturally, for a native Limerick man; but can I say they were extremely sweet and complimentary about our CLP. But, see, this is why I love the Irish. They love anyone who has the boldness and Maverick quality that CLP has in spades; but they will only take this to heart if it houses a good soul within.
Which is why, in my humble opinion, our CLP is the natural successor to Sir Pository.
Clodagh.xx
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Morning all
Quick visit cos actually going to see people at work today.
Really sorry to do this cos think I am fueling the fire but heard last 5 mins of Alex Lester this am & he said he is going to make an exciting announcement about his show on Monday!
Alex til 7am, Chris take over! Yippee says I
I'll throw that one out & run
Laters loveys
Seza xxxx
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ps ! should've been a ?!
I have no actual knowledge of this!
Seza xx
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Morning all,lovely day here again.
MTF,hope you had a good flight homeand your wings aren't too tired.
Had a great few days showing you my part of the world .
Bridge .xxx.
PS .hope everyone has a good day .xxx.
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Morning peeps
Up at 6 this morning and did my 3 miles round the village - really enjoyed it too. It wasn't proper light when I went out at 6 - autumn is really on its way despie the soaring temps yesterday, 28 degrees here in not-so-Coooooolchester.
So, today I am going to attempt to go buy myself that shiny new iPod. I got "that look" off of Mr Deev this morn - you know the one, the look that makes you feel you don't have a mind of your own, and what little mind you may possess is well and truly frazzled. Well tough! I work bloomin' hard and if I want a new toy, then I shall get myself a new toy regardless of his opinion.
He's going to the beer festival tonight - I haven't given him a curfew or limited his beer tokenage, jsut said 'go have a good time and I'll see you when I see you'.
Perfect wife material me!
For now, I bid you good day - back later, for sure!
Deevs, living on the edge!
x x x
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Morning Deev & Bids!
Looking a bit dull her so far in Wilts, hopefully it'll cheer up later
Hope today is better Deev, here's a quick hug to save for emergencies!
{{{{{{{{Deev}}}}}}}}
laters
Tiggs xxx
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Cheers Tiggs - consider it stored!!
Now ... can you hear it??? I am all on me own til 10ish and am currently BLASTING Barry Manilow thru the PC - Could It Be Magic? I think it most probably is, y'know!!!
Just call me Lola!
Deevs
x x x x
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hey Lola
yes, I can hear the divine Bazza, enjoy!
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09-09-09 09-09-09......
Peace + love
MfR
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Hi all
MFR - I remembered, and reminded everyone here!
Lovely and sunny here in Manchester this morning, much better than yesterday.
Got in here early this morning, and have managed to clear loads of stuf already, so feeling a bit more up for the rest of the day!
JG x
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Still shakin' those yellow feathers ......
Matt - is it your birthday today?!?!
x x x x
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Happy birfday MfR
Tiggs xxx
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Morning all
Happy burpday Matt!
Panic last nighr - lost internet. Faffing to get back on till silly o clock - hence woke up at 8.25 !!! oooops !!!
Only just come back on !!!! This is just a test you understand!
Answering office phone in dressing gown! Joys of working from home!
Back later smiley peeps!!!
Beezer xxx
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I'd loveto come to work in my pyjamas. Just for one day. Just to see the old girls' face!!!
My argument would be "well, at least I'm here...."
Oh the joy!!!
Deevs
x x x
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Deev - phones not stopped - still not dressed!!!
Beez xxx
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And there's me sitting here in me killer heels, all officey and efficient ....
tsk tsk Beez.
x x x x
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morning all, hope you're well?
Sun's having a struggle to join us here in Norfolk today. Hope it wins the battle with the clouds. Wasn't yesterday glorious?
Happy Birthday to MfR if today is the day? Hope you have a corker mate.
School run done, coffee's consumed, cbeebies on for youngest, all good here today so far.
Good luck to England tonight at Wemberlee.
Anyone heard whether or not CLP is doing book signings?
I'm resisting pre-ordering his book just in case I can get a signed one!!!
bonnet de douche
KWx
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Yipeeeeeeeee !!!!!
I am SO looking forward to tuning back into Radio 2 in the morning - sorry but Terry Wogan didn't do it for me i'm afraid and as I generally think Chris Moyles show is inane, self indulgent childish rubbish I have been in morning radio hell for some time now.
I love your current show on Radio 2 and I have always thought you are a talented DJ and TV host so it will be my absolute pleasure to tune back in and turn it up!
Gorgeous day all round up here in Perthshire.
Clarabelle
x
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Congratulations on the new job! How will I manage without you on drivetime though?! I think you shoud do double shifts. Ignore the idiots who are having a go...they don't know what they are whinging about!
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Morning Blogger Peeps,
Just a flying visit to wish MfR a very Happy Birthday xx Hope it's a good one. I gave a little clap and cheer at 09.09.09 09.09.09 my colleague thought I was a bit nuts!
Lots to do today, so will be lurking.
Keep smiling everyone xx
AliB
xx
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Dressing Gown Person # 188
Sort yourself out woman , and you a Captainess of commerce, Cheryl thats much more like it LoL xx
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I'm sure he will do book signings Gingembre, most do nowadays, but I guess it depends where and when.
Beez - lucky you, I was up and dressed at 6am, and on my way to work at 6.45 :(
Happy birthday MfR, assuming it is!
Deev, hope you're having a better day so far!
JG x
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NEW BLOG!!
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ZOE BALL FOR DRIVETIME !!!!
With Lynn Bowles on traffic duty !!!!!
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I thought Radio 2 was for grown ups. I cannot believe that they have chosen you for the morning slot. You are a an idiot, you talk over the music, when you bother to play any that is, and as for those stupid fone-ins, for heavans sake, I'm not interested in what car someone is driving on the M25 or where-ever. I am not interested in your ex-wives, your current wife or your baby. Your job is to play music and keep the listening public upto date with the traffic reports but instead you jibber on like a chimpanze. I stopped listening to drivetime on the way home from work cause of you and now I soon will not be able to listen to Radio 2 on the way to work. I shall be protesting to the head of radio 2 in the strongest possible term to get this ridiculous decision resinded and I am sure I wont be the only one.
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Must say I can't wait for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Look forward to joining you a bit earlier in the day in 2010!
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I do so love Sir Tel in the morning, but I also enjoy listening to Chris and the team at 5 - drive time. I can remember Chris when he had a good team on 252 in the morning a few years ago. I wish them both well, but please get someone who can carry on with such an excellent drive time slot? Chris is a massive supporter with Children in Need, this is fantastic too. Good luck to both Sir Tel and Chris.
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I don't mind having Chris Evans at breakfast. I think it will be fun and new era at Radio 2. I'm sure there will be new and BIG wonderful things happening.
One thing I don't want to happen is the Music side of things let down. We don't want the show to end up turning into a Chris Moyles show on Radio 1 where he talks and squeezes in about 5 records an hour.
I'm sure there will be a promise at the beginning the new COG will not let the EX TOG at breakfast down.
Welcome again to breakfast Mr Evans... Stay a
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