Oh What A Night
So the book launch for It's Not What You Think was not what I thought !
I "thought" I was ready for it but I couldn't have been more wrong.
You see, all these very decent and hugely talented people turned up to support me. As I looked around at them, it was like looking back at my life, each of them having added substantially to my existence in their own unique way. I suddenly became overwhelmed by the situation. I still am.
It made me realise our lives are mostly about the people in them. Something so obvious I suppose but never as clear to me as in the last twenty four hours..
I thank the people in my mine greatly.There is no doubt about it I am the luckiest bugger I know.
Have the best weekend ever - go on, I dare you.
X.
Clp
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Aw Lambie Pie you are SO right.
Congratulations and soak it up, sunshine.
Clodagh.xx
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Glad you had such a good time last night have you got any photos to show us have a great weekend
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CLP
I was having a fantabulous day (yes, I am at work!), and then I read your words about friendship and support and now I am having a truly bloomin' fantabulous day!
Ironically, I am playing the Spice Girls (don't ask!) right now .... friendship never ends!
Enjoy your book tour as much we will all enjoy reading it!
Truly, Madly, Deeply Deevs
x x x
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doh, was so nearly first! Hiya everyone, not been on for a while.
Congrats Christoff, you deserve all the happiness in the world.
Had email from certain online retailer that my copy of your book is on the way, at a discounted price too! Splendid and tremendous!!
XX
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Aaaaaah CLP that was lovely
Hope you have a super dooper one too
Propa
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What a nice sentiment. so true so true,
May you live so long that you have more friends then you have years behind you.
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Old croc here
I'm sure putting the Book on my hit list.
ARF Moonlight Sonata 2nd movement. LWB
ARF Oh What a night Four seasons.
or didn't we have a lovely time the day we went to Bangor....
just hedging my bets.
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Aww, thank you clp for fantastic words today. You have definitely attracted lots of wonderful people into your life, it's not all luck you know! but with your thoughts upon us, let's get into the weekend proper! And I promise I will do my utmost for the bestest weekend ever.
Hope to see you next week:)
Have a great weekend all. `¦¦€€€`
dreamer
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Just been told I'm going to a Pirate pary on Sunday aaaahhhhhggggg.
bring it on. May get dressed up as the Titanic and get plastered and go as a jibbering wrek
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Just to add, I myself am not given to the aul eyes bein' too close to the bladder if yous get me drift; I can't remember the last time I cried with frustration or self-pity. But get me near any acts of kindness, or an aul bid telling me a story of hardship in the old days, and off I go.
And I don't think I'll ever live down the GD's 18th. birthday party, when I'd invited everybody who had ever been instrumental in the happy life of said Top Bird. And they all turned up. I had a marvellous speech all lined up, as you can imagine, taking a total rise out of her, dredging up all sorts of embarrassing incidents (and there are a fair few), and finished up with, "But, seriously;.." and looked around at all these people, happy and laughing, all of whom had been there to support us both during what had been some rocky times, all with glasses charged to toast the daughter of whom, as you all know, I'm unfeasibly proud,... and burst into tears.
I'm fillin' up again. Ah jayzus after all these years..
Gratitude is a powerful emotion.
Clodagh.xx
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Pirate party, Ads? Ah I'm in a mad jealous rage.
As for the jibberin' wreck, hahaha, v. funny, you've just reminded me of a conversation I had with the GD over a Thai curry yesterday.
We were discussing a young man we know who I insisted was one of twins, she wasn't so sure, thought I had him mixed up with someone else.
"But he IS, sweetie, listen, I saw him at the wedding a few weeks back; he has an identical twin."
"Mother," says she, sceptically, "It's a well-known fact that after a glass a shampoo and a vodka tonic, YOU think EVERYbody has an identical twin."
Well it made me laff.
Clodagh.xx
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Chris that's fantastic
may we wish you all the very best
You mean a lot to us & your coments have touched me chris
what's a great place your in
you ve worked & played hard but your time has come
So enjoj the love of life
Theirs a saying that goes only worry about the things you can change not the things you cannot
Chris take care & do tonight what you best
Have a great show
Love Stewart & cathy
Lovely weekend to all bloggers
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Chris,
The people who showed up last night: they mean a lot to you, and you mean a lot to them. And when you care for someone, you show support and love - that's what it's all about. You must be doing something right, so just enjoy it all!
Remember to store up some energy this weekend - you have a very busy week ahead!
C xx
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Chris - who won the quiz though?
What a lovely night that must have been....well earned I reckon!
Clodagh left some redress to you on the last blog.
Could we start an awards ceremony for the Blog contributors.
I only ask as I really want to hand out this one.
Award for nicest, most pleasant sounding and generally good natured blogger - goes to........
STEWART APPLE - honestly, I love your posts Stuart.
Whilst I'm at it -
Most re-read posts: Bingo
Most fruit loop blogger: It's a tie, please step forward Deevs and Clodagh!
Anyone else got any?
Be nice!
Rips
x
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Life's so often the story of 'me',
Until we open our eyes and see,
That all around are influences true,
Building the picture that is 'you'
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ARF
Wonferful World - Joey Ramone
because it soooooooooooooo is!!
Deevs
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Awwwwwwwwwwww bless ya Rips
I graciously step forward in my killer heels and leather jacket to accept the fruit loop award, jointly with co-fruit bat Clodagh!
We is a teeeeeeeeeem see! Me n 'er!!
Mwah mwah and thrice mwah!
Deevs
x x x
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Stewart, and then I go and write Stuart....Doh!
Nice sounds anthonynorth
Rips
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Brilliant Christophe, you're such a philosopher (better than philestine! - probably spelt that wrong) and we love your words of wisdom. Yep, the people in our lives make such a huge difference and it's like the words in George Michael's song - "turn a different corner and we never would have met" - they're all there for a reason I reckon.
Have a great weekend y'all.
xxx
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Christoph, so glad you had a lovely evening. Great words from a top bloke.
Hope you and your family have a fab weekend and we will all miss you on air next week...................or is it two weeks?!!
Pen xx
Dreamer, just for you ```¬¬¬¦¦¦ for some reason the euro sign won't work here, only in a document!
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Rips: I was just thinking the very same thing about Stewart Apple! Stewart - here's wishing you a lovely weekend too x
Wouldn't know where to start when handing out the other prizes though - everyone on the blog contributes so many different things, so I am sitting on the fence!
C xx
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late request for ARF - Sign Your Name - Terence Trent D'Arby, in honour of the signings next week!
Tiggs xxx
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The Award For Late Night, Post-Lager Imbibement Lovely & Funny Yet Waffly At The Same Time Blogger Of The Year .....
Ripstickles!!!
x x x x
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It's a Friday,
Mad panic last minuet by customers - Sorry guys have to go.
Speak later if poss.
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Deevs my little Fruit Bat. If yous is wearin' them killer heels I'll need a box. And am buffin' up the beehive. Aye Thangyou.
Agree, Stewart is a sweetie, seems.
Know what, though. All on here are diamonds, and given the theme of today's blog, nuff said. It takes all sorts to make an interesting world and I wouldn't have it any different. Well, obviously, there are some things I'd change in a heartbeat, but as regards present company, I've nowt but fond regard.
Now best get packin'. The ruddy fast boats are cancelled, ah NO. That means 3 hours on HMS Liquidiser and doin' me world famous Penelope Pitstop at t'other end.
D'Oh.
Clodagh.xx
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Eww Clodagh - I go green n a pedalo! The thought of 3 hours at sea .... Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Missin' yous already!
Deevs
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Hi Chris,glad you had a lovely time,your so ,so right,its all about the
people in your life that matters.See you on the radio
Have a great weekend eveyone. love to all.x
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Afternoon blogpeeps!
CLP- that was such a nice blog... it seems every now and again we should all take a step back from our lives and appreciate those around us that have shaped uour lives and then just take the time to enjoy the things we have and not mourn or envy the things we have not.
Here's to a fab weekend for everyone and a special good luck wish to Ben & Gemma who get married tomorrow. I can't be there as it's a very long way in my condition but I'll be there in spirit. May they have a long and happy life together!
Luv
Lyndyloo
Booboo & El-Bumpo
-x-x-x-
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Mr Chris , what a lovely Blog today ,right from the heart .
I'm so glad you had a good time last night ,it's only what you deserve .
Bridge .xxx.
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CLP
ARF: Jolene - the one and only Dolly!
TTFN
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Chris - what a lovely blog - we all deserve the people who are around us - if we are nice then so will they - behaviour breads behaviour as John Cleese once said in a sales video I watched about 20 years ago - but its true!
Clodagh - yet again you touched a nerve - got me all teary like about GD birfday speech - gulp..... ALSO I join you in the seeing twins club - sept in Briz in sept (did you see what I did there) everyone else was seeing TRIPPLETS!!! - YUP Me, MTF and evil twin Crumpy - now trippliets!
Award for bloggers - good one Ripstickles - so many to name - so little time
ps is it time for FNWC yet!
laters
debs
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Ah tanks debs. But you know what. What I remember in particular about that incident is looking up and spotting her rugger-bugger daddy, proud as punch... and just slightly ahead of me in the blubbing department.
Who knew.
Clodagh.xx
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wtg Shed
Tiggs xxx
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There was more than one request for first tune,
so well done Shed for getting picked!
Pen xx
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I thought there was more than 1 for that, obviously picked as it was the last entry on Thursday's blog
Tiggs xxx
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Well done Sheddy! Can't beat a bit of Lennon & McCartney, any time of day or night.
Deevs
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Right - I am a whirling dervish - ficial - this dining room is not going to be a general dumping ground anymore - bin bags and Ikea catalogue at the ready!!!!!!!
whoosh!
debs
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calm down Debs!!!
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Phew, what a week!
Anyway, home now, vino poured!
Chris, what a lovely blog! It's so strange the way an outpouring of love and affection can affect us. Like Clodagh, I'm far more likely to cry if people are being nice to me!
Right off to mop the kitchen floor, as Finlay had an accident, and Mr JG is incapable of cleaning it up properly it seems.
JG x
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Chris
I'm going to hold off buying the book because I reckon, as it is half price already, it will be in the bargain bin by Christmas.
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Ah, Christophe, without the people I know, I possibly wouldn't be here today...that isn't being morbid, just extremely thankful for the love and faith that I feel my friends and family have for me...and the Badger too of course!
Good luck with the book launch. I'm hoping to get a copy for my birthday (30th Nov in case anyone has forgotten) so I'm going to be a bit late to the party, having read it-wise, but I'm sure there's a diamond on every page.
Just like the people in yours and my life, a diamond on every page...
love
hazel
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Coo, Clodagh, have just read what you said about diamonds, and I hadn't seen that before I posted...great minds eh! And whenever I'm feeling down, unless I need a good aul' sob, I tell people not to be nice to me...else I end up snivelling like a descant choirboy's mother during Oh Come All Ye Faithful...
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So, floor mopped. Poor doggie was given a pressie of a chew from someone at work, and it made him really thirsty, hence the pee on the floor!
Curry ordered, a selection of starters/sides of course!
Mum phoned...
And, have managed to wrangle out of Mr JG where we're going in February with his loose change, cos he can't hold his own water...hehe!!
JG x
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Ok JG spill the beans ,where are you going or is it a secret?
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Hazel, as I live and breathe!
I haven't got it either, although I did have a sneaky peek in Sainsburys - how cheap is that! Maybe Christmas... ope you've got rid of those nasty shingly things, and I must remember never to be nice to you xxx
By the way, has anyone noticed the posh new chocolate bars in the above shop? I'm not really a chocolatey person but you'd put some of these on your mantelpiece they look so nice. And guess what, there's one called Gingembre! Honest! But he gets a few in his stocking this Christmas.
Off for a curry and to watch Abigail's Party which came free in our paper last weekend - a classic.
Au revoir,
A x
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Hi Gang... and especially CLP...
Just popping in to say...
What a great blog... I've often been amazed by the quality of my lovely friends and family and if I ever managed to get them all together in one place and the same time... I would wonder at the huge impact and influence they have had on my life... then I really would cry with huge gratitude...
Oh... that's all a bit serious isn't it?
May see you later for a less serious FNWC... or perhaps FNVandC Club!!!!
Just off for more coke... (the fizzy kind - in a can!)
Suzie xx
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So that's it then it's official CLP is off for TWO weeks. Mayo Boyo is on, so best we get used to it!
Pen xx
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Well, it's really supposed to be a secret, but it's not as local as I thought!
It's also not as far away as he planned, as he felt he couldn't commit me to something he knew I wouldn't want to do...so he told me and I veto'd it...New York!
1) Cos it's more than the loose change can afford
2) Cos it'll be freezing and probably snowy in February
3) Cos of the travelling time and jetlag issues
So the place we are going is closer, but still involves a flight (grrr!)
But will allow a few more guesses...it's this side of the pond!
JG x
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Ooh JG that sounds exciting. Let me see. Paris?
Or, ooh, it's not Dublin is it? Eee I hope it is because I can certainly point you in the direction where your loose change will serve you well.
Go on, tell us tell us..
Clodagh.xx
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And although it's a shame you wouldn't do New York, my favourite place on earth, you're quite right. It would freeze your lallys off in February. I've done it a couple times in Jan and Feb; only this year as it happens, and although I found myself watching Barack O'Bama's (he's Irish you know) inauguration on the big screens in Times Square, utterly fabulous, I thought I'd got gangrene in the end a me nose from the permanently frozen dewdrop. That January New York wind has razor-blades in it. And I once walked through the snow a few blocks up to Macy's, ill-advisedly wearing mascara. Talk about Snowflakes That Stay On My Nose And Eyelashes, by the time I'd been in the store a few minutes I'd turned into Alice Cooper's Granny.
And the jet-lag, I swear it's mostly a state of mind. If you get a night flight back and grab a couple hours sleep, followed by early to bed the next night, bingo.
It's the blisters from the shoppin' that floor yous.
No, best time for NYC is April, when it's warmer but you're still not at peak time, or after Thanksgiving, when they get bang into The Holidays, or Christmas to you and me. So pretty.
Clodagh.xx
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errr... Clodagh... what's this about you and Bingo flying back from New York????
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Jealous Suze??
Just kidding hun!!
Tiggs xxxx
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Clodagh, I would love to go to NYC, but just not for a weekend, or that time of year!
Not Dublin, cos he's been there, I've only ever driven through to Lettermore!
But, you were right first time, it's Paris!!
Although, should have been Rome, but couldn't get the flights!
I'm dead happy!!! Have always wanted to go, and he's always said "No"!
Staying near the Champs Elysee!
JG x
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Ah NOOOOO ah jayzus me an' me big gob. Me secret is out.
Hahahahaha ey no, suze, don't know who'd be lookin' for the parachute first, me or Bingo..
hohohoho bless 'im.
Clodagh.xx
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JG
I visited VT in February 00 and though it is bitterly cold, it doesn't feel as bad as English (British) winters as it is dry.
Tiggs xxx
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Oh, and it's not for Valentine's (he's working that day), it's the week after, and it's "not a romantic break" according to him! So, expecting to be route-marched around the city! lol
JG x
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Tiggs, where's VT?
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Clodagh... I'd pay to see you both in the same room, flight, boat etc - I'd re-mortgage the family home...
xx
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Ah JG that's FABulous, you'll have a ball.
I'll work on me phrasebook for yous. You know the sorta thing.
"Excuse me, madame, my moustache is caught in your zip."
"Waiter, there is a glass eye in my escargots."
"Hello, this is my husband. Can you direct him to the Tropical Disease Museum?"
And.
"Pardon me, Officer. You are standing on my hand."
And if yous are stayin' near the Sacre Coeur, look out for the Rue Barbe. That's where I want to live. Imagine that. Mdme. Clodeugh Rubbiche, Maison Custarde, Rue Barbe, Paris. Marvellous.
Ah jayz this isn't gettin' the packin' done.
Madame Clodeugh.xx
Clodagh.
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JG, Vermont, New England (near where Bondy lives-ish)!
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Clodagh, I need all the help I can get, even from you!! My O Level French is very very rusty, but as bad as a colleague of mine a long time ago on a day trip who order a bottle of mushrooms instead of Champagne!
JG x
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I mean NOT as bad! Even I can get that right!
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Ah well now that's charmin', Suze. What's poor Bingo ever done to YOUS. If my ex-hubby reads that, 'e'll be round there to Bingo's wit the flak-jacket, stun-gun an' a set a self-sealin' ear muffs without delay.
C.xx
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He'll have to beat my ex hubby to it! xx
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Done deal, JG. I'll get workin' on it whilst stuffin' me suitcase.
And don't worry. Anythin' that comes in a bouteille is generally ok in Paree. Even champignons.
Clodagh.xx
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Anyway... off to clean the kitchen... been given instructions from first born... girlfriend coming home tonight and he's given me instructions... the things we do for the love of our off spring...
xxx
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Or, Suze, we could both of us just beat up the ex-hubbys, hurrah!!
Aw bless.
Right am GOIN'.
Clodagh.xx
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Tried beating him up once Clode... no impact... right artful dodger!
Bye and have a good time
xxx
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Don't envy you that ferry Clodagh, it's right blustery out there tonight!
I'll look forward to the lessons!!
Tiggs, doh to me! But I'm not that up on the state codes unless there's a Nascar race there! lol
And that's when I want to NYC, after watching a race somewhere!
JG x
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Hmmph, where's the FNWC crowd?
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quiet innit?!
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I'm here JG!!
And i've got wine, cream cakes, posh crisps, no kids & flim on with Keanu Reeves & Patrick Swayze in!!
Let FNWC Commence!
Is it just us then?
Seza xxxx
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Hi Seza, think so now....
Point Break then? Good filum!
Cream cakes and wine? Curdling comes to mind!
My FNWC commenced a while ago hehe
JG x
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Have scoffed cream cakes so now safe to drink wine
Point Break yes, recorded it t'other day
My FNWC had to wait til I dropped boys off but at least don't have to pick them up tonight
xx
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Hope they get on OK, it's a bit rough up here tonight, blowing a bit of a hoolie, but at least the rain's stopped for a while!
I wish I'd recorded it, but we had other stuff recording at the same time. We have it on video somewhere, but nothing to play it on now.
JG x
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IS calm here now. Weather for tomorrow bit iffy but they have waterproofs & there is a hall where they're staying so they'll be fine (she says in a voice that will even convince herself)
Not sure I know where you are. Near Essex? Is your weather coming my way? lol
Keanu surfing. Film has definate bonuses!
xx
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Evening yous lot
pologeeeees for lateness. dinner mis-communication issue here at Deev towers, but all done now!
how's everyone?
Me
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watching Babs with JR
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with my anglesey sea salt posh crisps and iced lemon squash, what a life I lead!!!
Tiggs xxx
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Seza, I'm in Wigan, oop North!
Also watching Streisand with JR, and glad JR is being more sedate and deferential! And listening for once!
JG x
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mr deev watching true blood on vid. giving me evils for typing noises!
ooops!
Deevs
xxx
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Forgot that was on. Have just hit record on that.
I do that these modern gadgets that we can do 3 different things at once.
Am trying to persuade Mr Seza to go to kitchen to get more wine & crisps. How many times do you think I'm going to have to "suggest" it?
JG Not that near Essex then!lol No offence but hope grotty weather stays well away until Sunday afternoon.
xx
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Yes at last a mention on the JR show.
LOL.xx
Just landed so back in arf an hour while I catch up.
MTF, aka Meet the Fockers ahem!!!
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Deevs, sounds like you NOT watching True Blood but do you know if that is the one with Sookie Stackhouse character in? Have read the books & saw it's on next week. Wondr if it's any good?
xxx
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Seza
It's about vampires in a redneck Americal community. Mr Deev really enjoying it but the redneck accents really do my head in. It's coming on Ch4 next week, altho he's been watching it on FX. Yes, it has Sookie thingy in it - I just got larfed at for asking that ...... ? ? ?
Quite graphic in places, and definitely for adults only.
Deevs
xx
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Kris Kristoffersonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.............
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Deevs, so as boy1 into Twilight, shouldn't let him watch true blood?
Did you see Jamie Oliver meet the Trailer Trash this week? He wsn't very happy!!
xx
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need more squash, brb!
Tiggs xxx
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Evening each
Chris, your book was delivered today, am so looking forward to reading it.
How's everyone? Have been having mega trouble with my emails for the last couple of days, am so peeeeed off with BT.
xxxxx
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Seza, I'm not familar with Twilight either but True Blood is full of bad language, rumpy pumpy (straight and "not so straight" if you get my drift) and generally what I would call Adult content - and no, I'm neither a prude nor a parent.
Maybe tape it and watch it first before letting boy1 see it??
Deevs
xx
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Tiggy Mind your Squash, don't spill it on your pillow!
xx
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not in bed yet Seza but will bear that in mind!!!
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Deevs, think True Blood not for boys. Twilight is High School Vampire Romance!!!! Have just read Boy1's to see what it's all about. Love the fact that vampire (really aged 98 but still looks 17 & gorgeous) says he will not take physical relationship further because, as a vamp, he is so strong, he might hurt her! So is all going to stay very innocent I think. Ideal for 13 yr old types. Bit like High School Musical (if you've had that pleasure) but with non human-blood sucking vampires!
Oh and no songs!
Seza xx
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I'm off to bed very soon - Mr Deev's 5am alarms are catching up with me. I've also got the marathon journey to Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaarch tomorrow - all of an hour ooop the tracks on the train!
Deevs
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Pah! No singing vampires .... what's the point??!
xx
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Someone on here spilled their squash this week?!?!?
xx
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At least, no sing vampire in book, haven't seen film yet!
xx
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Bon Soir mon petit pois.
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bon soir mon cherie!
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Bon Soir ma petit choufleur.
A Bientot
Seza xxxx
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Seza, you callin' Ripstickler a yogurt???
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bon nuit Monsieur Ripples..........
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Seza I is the sqwosh spiller, but it had its upside.
Had to chuck goose feather quilt on top just for the night, guess what, its still there, so lush, bed changed of course.
Plush bedtimes from now on, mind you have got Vi Spring mattress which is already divine, had trouble getting out of it this morning.
New resolve is to get to bed earlier, I will try , I will.
MTF.xx
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nite tiggs
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Soz only saw your post & thought choufleur was a cauliflower.
Not sure if that makes it better or not.
Shutting up now
Seza xxx
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nite everybods, Babs just finished wailing
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Nite Tiggs, sleep well
Seza xxx
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off now too - no offence ripply one!
sweet dreamz
x x x
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Bon soir tout le monde/ Buenas tardes a todos
Just jetting in quickly to say hello, have been a busy little bee packing and getting organised ready for the drive down to Liverpool. Flying off to Sitges at early o'clock on Sunday morning. Think I am more or less organised now!
Am sooo glad to be on holiday now for a whole 11 days! Had a pretty c$@p day at work today, and am soo hoping for some sunshine after a Scottish summer!
Rx
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Evening peeps.
Just had a catchup on the blog. Missed both last nights and tonights shows as out with work pals.
Tonights was leave office at 2pm, drive to pub. Stay in pub 'til 6.30 then curry. Leave curry house at 8pm - drive home.
Arrive home 9pm, put batteries in sat-nav and programme in coordinates for Naaaarch.
and relax!
'cept I am not relaxed coz I have to drive 240 miles tomorrow and I have no sense of direction!
Help!
Crumpy xx:o(
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Gave Babs n Wossy a miss, probably would have enjoyed it but wasn't in the mood after what has been an odd week.
Opted for Road to Perdition but got out early as not in the mood for that either.
So courtesy of Box orifice, I'm watching Paul Blart - Mall Cop and it is doing just the job!
Sometimes a bit of trash does just the job!
Rips
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Oooh Beez not going then. Havent caught up yet.
MTF. :( for Beez!!
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No, it will be a small gathering of 5, I think.
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Rosie - have a great time x
Crumps - you'll be fine...pedal to the metal!!!
Rips
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Crumps, just take your time, take plenty of breaks, keep eating sweeties and think about the lovely time you'll have when you get there.
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Oh, Rips, could've warned you about that one, watched cos of the Paul Newman cx, but didn't get it at all!
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Oh and I expect Deevs will have a pink fizz or gin or even pink gin waiting for you
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Thanks Rips!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow Crumpy, I'm driving 220 ish miles tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a co-operative M6! Have a safe trip and a fab time in Naaarch!
Rx
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No warning needed, I love watching these sort of films.
Fun for fun's sake - no thinking required.
We, as a family love to sit and watch the home alone films.
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Thanks guys - I have the sat-nav plus written stuff from AA (that's the driving org, not alco anon!!)
Just not made that trip before and feels lonely in the car on yer tod!
Off to bed now.
Nos da, Crumpy xx
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Oh hang on! You mean 'Road to Perdition' don't you?
Well I heard good things so should watch it at some point.
From my username here, you may have guessed that I love Jude Law, except when he's pretending to be Michael Caine.....who else could do that?
Rips
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Night Crumpy Sleep well
Rips. love the first Home Alone flim. Still have absolute hysterics when buggler trying to get down back steps when they're all icy, and even better when you know what's behind the door.
Seza xxx
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Crumpy, go the M60/M62 route through Yorkshire, and then down the A1M and A17 - don't do the A50/M1 route - unless you hear different the traffic news!
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Just found an extra 20 Euros I didn't know I had while looking for something else entirely. Happy days!
Right off to bed myself.
Night all
Rx
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Right, bedtime for the early evening shift
Night all
Seza xx
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Rips, yes I meant "Road to Perdition" the movie - what did you mean?
JG x
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Haha Seza,
I love the bare feet on the tarred and nailed staircase from the basement hilarious....the kids love the swinging paint pots.
My little girl was properly scared about the airport bit of the holiday this year though, seriously questioning what happens if I get lost bless her!
Rips
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Night Seza x
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I assumed that you were warning me off of 'Paul Blart Mall cop'.
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For all those driving thoosands of miles tomorrow: be careful and stay safe.
For all those not: have a good weekend.
We're waiting for our gorgeous little girl arriving.
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Thinking of you and you're about to expand family Annie x
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For those that have me on t'other side, please don't let out the details of our Feb trip on FB!! Just for a few weeks, I'll let you know!
Thanks
JG x
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Evening Rips, how's you?
Hannah is almost 2 weeks overdue, just like her father!!!!
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Very good thanks Annie,
Both of ours went two weeks over then clambered through the sunroof.
I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but the midwife explained that, for the CMM to give birth t'other way...she would have to carry for about 11 months.
I don't pretend to understand but I know that you don't argue with a midwife!
Rips
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Oh gawd, 11 months?? Just like an elephant.
Hopefully Hannah will be with us in a couple of days, we're all waiting with bated breath!
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Rips..you ask me to remember film characters?? I can't hardly rememeber the names of the people I speak to day to day!
Awww Annie, patience! But hope everything is OK!
Right, off to bed!
JG x
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Me too JG. Friend disappeared to bed ages ago - time for me to go too.
Night all. Have a great weekend.
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If she's two weeks past the best before date, then you now have some guaranteed dates.
Look forward to hearing the news.
I assume Grandma (or whichever name you go by) duties are sorted and being looked forward to?!
Rips
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Rips: Have to be very careful here. Daughter in law - likes to do things by the book. I have to make appointment to see them - not like the rest of my kids.
I'm waiting for instructions.
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Well Night Owls, that's me all packed up and ready for off.
Have a fab weekend, play nicely and keep your hands on your ha'pennies.
Clodagh.xx
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"It's not what you think " Iv'e been on a mission to ELH to get said title . Sorry I'm late ,have you called last orders yet ?
Bids .xxx.
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Bids.xxx
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Night Clodagh. Bids, did you get it? My copy is waiting by my bed.
xxxxx
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And no Bids, last orders not called yet. Have second glass of vino collapso to hand. xxxx
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Dunno why, but I'm watching the Mobo awards! I think it's cos I can't reach the remote and he's gone to bed!
Dog taking the opportunity for a cuddle, once angry "Daddie" gone to bed!
JG x
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You still around Rubbish?
Safe journey over, having done that journey many a time too, I know that they only cancel the Swift if absolutely necessary and the big one will be dropping it's stabilisers.
And....why are the snacks in Club on the swift better than those on the big boat? Not that you'll be going for snacks.
Look out for Jellyfish (thousands of'em) and dolphins when you hit the other side. I've seen both, and there's nothing worse than looking across to say did you see that, and realising that not only didn't they, but they aren't interested anyway....lonely old experience that!
Rips
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Nice one JG ,Hi MTF hows you ?
Rips, hows you too?
Bids .xxx.
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Ah Rips, you talking about the journey to Belfast? Been there, done that and there were hundreds of folk buying sh**e on the hovercraft thingy.
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PS: Belfast was lovely though. xx
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Annie - don't take it personally.
Whilst we would welcome any member of our family round any day of the week without invite.
My sister has a massively open house and regular dates with grandad for saturday lunch, sunday lunch and sunday dinner.
My nephew's and neice spend so much time with grandada that it's become a chore.
We always make arrangements which I know upsets some of my family in the 'who do they think they are type of way' but it means so much more as we work towards it.
That's not say that no-one is welcome - every one is. We just want to enjoy it aswell!!!!!!!!!!!
Rips
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Hi Bids
I'm fine, very tired, but giving Finlay some cuddles at the expense of my own sleep!
But I am NOT getting up for qualifying or the race, cos it makes me feel ill for the rest of the week following if I don't get enough sleep at the weekend!!
JG x
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Hi Bridge,
Nice to see you back, how's things.
Annie - Olyhead yeah! To Dublin.
Rips
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Hello Annie ,nice to see you glad things are a bit brighter for you now.
Yes I got said book so I can now have a read at leasure.
Little one due then thats exciting isn't it ,just a shame that you have to make an appointment ,maybe it will change when the wee one arrives .
Allways remember they will need you before you need them.
Bids .xxx.
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Hiya Bids, yes ok but worried about Beez and Mr Beez.
Can any one enlighten me, not being nosey, just concerned as we were all chatting about the situation last night.
MTF.x
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Howya Rips, thanks for that and yes, I did see that, wow.
As for the snacks, ah yes I'm all for a snack and indeed they are better than some of the stuff I see people tuckin' into on the big boat. Plus, and I'm not averse to paying for meals but the price of a plate of something unidentifiable is exhorbitant.
Actually, I usually go Club Class to get away from the hoardes of kids. I can't believe how utterly unaware or unconcerned some people are about the behaviour of their children, I swear one day there'll be fisticuffs between meself and some parent or other, I can't bear it.
Exuberant is fine. Wild is not.
Clodagh.xx
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Rips: I don't take it personally my dear. I'm a strong woman and a mother who likes to organise her kids - who take it all with a pinch of salt!
Daughter-in-law hasn't had the same sort of family so I have to tread carefully. She's a gem and is a wonderful wife to my son.
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Oh and Annie. Good for you! A girl needs to be careful around the daughter-in-law. Hope all goes well.
C.xx
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Thanks Clodagh. Like you I have a gorgeous daughter who keeps me on the straight and narrow!!!!!
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I'm fine thanks rips, had a good holibob and just sampling the cognac that I brought back .Weather was good and everything else too. Trying to plan a couple off weekends away now ,just keeps your spirits up doesn't it .
Bids .xxx.
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Annie, bless you nonetheless. I wish my own family had had the sensitivity you have when the GD was tiny; they meant no harm and I don't blame them, but there was just ALways one or other of them around, and it didn't help my state of mind as I felt overwhelmed and exhausted; plus I became increasingly frustrated and angry with the ex-hubby as I felt he should have put his foot down. On all of their heads. It's important to give a new family space.
Clodagh.xx
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Annie, Gd was 18 days late and then had to be convinced to come out
Nice and formed when they come out late, no wrinkles and oooh, must be so exciting now.
Weekend baby coming up.
Then Lyndyloos.
Getting broody.
47 too old??
Dammit, gotta finda suitor first.
MTF.xx
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Hmmph, just wish my MiL would be more careful around me, SiL too!!
No kids involved, but we are NOT their taxi service, or their hotel! Especially when they don't ask until it's organised!
Grrr!!
JG x
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Oh did I hear someone mention Blog awards 2009?
Could I nominate myself for sad act of the year closely followed by Princess Cool Billie and Mobile Tooth Fairy.
I would like to run some VT alas not avaible. So instead I have added this.
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Clodagh: We need to chat about those exes who fathered our children when we're in Liverpool, don't we? I could happily stamp on his head!
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Clodagh , I totally agree with you on the boat thing .there are times and places boats no .I usualytake a coolbox full of goodies including bottle of wine and of course the bottle opener .
Bids .
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Mr Croc, that is just nasty!!
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MTF: You going to Liverpool? We need to talk suitors.
JG: Bloody in-laws! I hated mine.
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Mtf ,no not heard a dicky bird , have checked back on both sidesand no sign .I did send Deev a message on t'other side and when she replied she just mentioned that Beez wasn't going tomorrow ,thats all I know .
bids .xxx.
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Clodagh - I always stretch myself to Club - as you know for £10 you get priority boarding, free ham sandwiches, coffee, fruit fizzy drinks and quiet reclining seats. JUST £10.....WHO WOULDN'T?
As for the children - I have to hold back. We have children who think that going to a restaurant is fairly normal, as is sitting on your seat for the whole of the meal and joining in with every one.
I have a lot of friends who think there is nothing cuter than little Johnny wandering around the restaurant shouting and chatting to the people who went there to enjoy themselves.
The best one I ever heard was when a waiter asked "would you like a high chair" (for their 18month old) and the dad replied......No, he won't sit in a high chair??????!!!!!!
He F&^%$£*G will!
Rips
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Made my day Croc, so you are more sad than me and you dont respond to my posts either, hmm, so what are you doing RIGHT now,LOL.
Big chutney making day tomozz.
First thing to be chucked into the pot will be some rotten old plums!!!
MTF. Ha!!!!
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ok... back for a moment... good luck with the expected arrival... and so looking forward to seeing you again in the 'pool.
Clode... talk about in-laws and new baby... mine were Lebanese... lovely... but took over big style... ex hubby loved it.. I'd be in bed feeding the little one quietly in the early hours while they would be up cooking all hours and cleaning the clean house! they were helping and some nice people would be grateful... but I wanted to be alone and quiet! I wished they went back to Lebanon! Of course they did eventually - but came back every time war broke out in Beirut... God bless em... Love them now though...
FNWC quiet tonight folks...
Off to sleep... First born (as per above) has girl friend here... so need to escape to a far and distand corner of my home!!!
Suzie xx
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Yes Annie, will be there, hopefully, but not stopping over, not even sure about the meal yet!
Need to get past the book signing on Monday yet! I'm still waiting on an excuse.......
JG x
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Rips: Our little'uns have had compliments when we've been in restaurants. I'd hate them upsetting other diners. xxxx
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Jakey girl it's not nasty at all, especially when I include myself.
But I could not possibly post messages here all night thinking that anyone would be remotely interested reading how many lawns I'd cut or I love CLP and Billie you are my fav people, so I called myself Billie.
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Please dont anyone moderate the prof.
I loves a banter.
MTF.xx
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Evening Suzie. xxxxx
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Alas, Annie, I'm very much afraid I can't make Liverpool, I shall be in Dublin on that day. Boo. One of these days I'll make a meet, but can't do any of the upcoming ones. Can't make any of the book-signings either; probably to the huge relief of the Big Man, I reckon he must think I'm a bit of a dangerous psycho!!
As to the Exs, you know actually, at one time I'd have willingly jumped all over his head but with the passing of the years, he's been a fantastic dad and we're now close again. Not in the sense where we'd ever be back together, of course, but I'd say we're certainly on each other's list of 10 people on the life-raft. And that's just as I like it, ergo I'm a happy bunny.
That's bunny, not bunny-boiler by the way, ew.
Clodagh.xx
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DID a bad wind just blow through this here blog ,I felt an awful draft Or an ill wind I think.
Bridget
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FNWC Croc?
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Ooops like I didnt notice that one from day one!!
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*adopts smug face* there's nothing nicer than recognition is there.
Is there any wonder restaurants here are so kid phobic though? It is tricky for them.
#159 and #170 couldn't agree more.....wars permitting!
Rips
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Frankly I love Steve Wright and I am very jealous of the Old Woman (East Ender rough type). But I don't go on about it.
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Clodagh: I can talk to my ex in a friendly fashion too, nice, eh? Even though he's thick as mince!
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Billie dont be a Hero.!!!
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LOL MTF....
Annie - much love to you xx
Croc... nice to meet you - if you are still here!
xx
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Clodagh
Actually both me and Mr JG get on with my ex, not that we'd go out socialising...we live 200 miles apart!
But, it's nice when you can have a civil conversation, or meet up occasionally!
JG x
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Clodagh - He's a lucky man.
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Prof if that was your pic, gawd bless the old woman.
You have got a lot to live up to.
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MTF...???
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Right folks, I'm off to my scratcher. Love you all, with some exceptions of course!!
Have a great weekend you lot.
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OK, as I do need to get up before the quali finishes, think I need my bed now!
Night all
JG xx
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MTF , getting wet draws here .
Bids .
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MTf I am always the underdog. Still least Iv'e got all me own teeth unlike the Old Woman whoes voice whistles through her flase ones.
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Croc - you DO go on about it. Both that and your superior wit.
I, as well as many others have been very inclusive on here over the past couple of weeks despite what has gone before!
Some have ignored snide comments made by you during this time for the sake of the greater good.
I for one, will now go back to just ignoring you, you have shown none of the famous humour that you keep assuring us we are all missing and your contributions are not really worth bothering with.
So Croc or whoever, I wish you a happy life, but not one that I will share in.
Good night x
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Bridget: heheheh
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Well done Rips. Ok, am off here.
xxxx
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Just saw a reference to F1.
What are the chances of Mr Ecclestone allowing Button to win the champonship this weekend and thus making the last two races a dead rubber?
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I SO agree with you, Rips.
And I blame MacHooligan's. Is it any wonder children have no idea how to behave when we actively encourage them to eat s***e with their fingers whilst runnin' round like maniacs and roarin' fit to bust? I mean, of COURSE I took the GD there on occasion, when it would have been terse of me to refuse. But I HATED it, and also used to take her to proper restaurants where she used to learn how to behave and eat properly. I could never, for shame, have let her run wild in a restaurant, cinema, whatever; it would have been ME that would have reflected badly upon, and I would have done her no favours if I had neglected to teach her good manners. That's basically the root of everything. Respect and good manners, and both have to be nurtured.
Ew am off again.
Clodagh.xx
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Night night to yous thats going ,god bless .xxx.
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The only superior ones here as far as I can see is not me and that Mr Ripples is an awful thing to say.
My humour may be slightly off the wall but blogs could get a bit boring otherwise.
I have huge problems in my life and a bit of mad humour helps, well it did not sure anymore.
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I don't know about lucky, Rips, hahahahaha!!!
Ah but yes, I'd say we're both lucky, given the holy war I see raging between most divorcing couples, sadly.
C.xx
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Get yourself back on here plum.
And if you are Billie, which I suspected all along,get a life.
After all who wears a watch on the outside of their jumper and would sport that wig and that hat ??
Good fellows of the blog, if I am wrong then I am sorry, Billie too.
But the plum is sad and I rest my case.
Will I be back ??
Not sure.
Will keep in touch with good buddies on the other side.
Ever been to a blog meet before Plum ??
MTF.
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MTF please don't even go to Princess Billie I have no idea who they are animal or vegatable.
But I feel that the use of a BBC website for all this rubbish posted by some has become a joke. Whos is paying for it?
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Live and let live...
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Croc - I have offered help before......no more!
Clodagh - we may be about to have our first tiff!
How is that McDonught's fault - we also take our two there occasionally and they behave as they should. The only difference being that they were allowed to use their fingers.
I think we are joined at the point where parents take responsibility!
Rips
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Hi Suzie,
How's tricks?
Rips
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all good Rips... you?
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Eeewwwww, strangest thing I have ever encountered.
Might need sone therapy after this ;)
P.s.
Was all geared up ONCE again for my ARF to be played.
This week positioned in the Cheddar Gorge, purely for the accoustics, dammit Paper back writer, next week then Ho Hum!!
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Slightly the better for a couple of cold drinks!
Am I allowed to ask about Wembley?
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Croc, forgive me but yes, I'd say you do indeed have problems in your life.
The thing is this, though; you can choose to use places such as this blog to help yourself or drag yourself down. You must surely be aware that when you single people out on here, and you may call it satire or whatever, but it's actually hurtful and you will get flak for it. That's obvious and it's only natural.
Now, I don't think this can possibly be helpful. So don't do it to yourself, or to others. There really aren't any advantages.
Clodagh.xx
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except actually... had a couple of very upset friends asking me for advice this week... and found it draining... much as i luv em... and will help any time... took it out of me... so am now... drowning their sorrows for them... how does that work???
xx
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Clodagh
Satire yes guess I'm on my own however it's interesting to see out of all the thousands that could actually blog here actually do.
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It works well, if you're anything like me (and I hope you're not) you'll act like a sponge and then need to let out somewhere.
If that's here....then so be it!
You are obviously well liked and a good friend.
There's a lot to be said for that.
Rips
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Rips, as I said, I took the GD to MacDonut's occasionally, of course I did, but what frightens me is that a lot of youngsters eat there, plus all the other similar establishments, with alarming regularity, and the result of this exposure to the communal bun-fight plus the catastrophic effect of this diet is there for all to see on High Streets everywhere.
That's all.
Clodagh.xx
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Oh Mr Croc... at the risk of chatting on the blog... I mostly like much of what you say... you are extremely funny and have a wonderful view on life, situations and nearly alway on what Chris Evans has to say... but please don't be personal... It does hurt - no matter what the forum...
Suzie xxx
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Bugrit, tried to not be affected but have just opened WHITE maltesers that I was going to send to Annie, so sorry Annie.xx
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Clodagh - not just on the high street, but right above my belt.
It still remains for the parents to explain that it's a treat and no more.
My parents seem to have failed.....at what age do I have to become an adult?
Must be soon!
Rips
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Suzie, when you come from up North you tend to speak your mind.
I take comments so does that mean I can't respond.
Anyway life is too short to be discussing this, time for bed I'm wing walking tomorrow.
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All by yourself!
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Mr Ripley if I ever needed your help which I don't I would stick my head in the oven.
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The ultimate irony of me having two fit as a fiddle chidren who love to eat well is that my favourite 1/2 hour of the week is when we get to Rugby early on a Sunday to enjoy a bcaon roll together...sacred time!
Love to all...really xxxxxx
Rips
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Gas mark 1 for 2 hours should see the bird nice and crispy.
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Mr Croc... I come from up north too... and have come to learn that when comments are pointed and directed - the best thing to do is to rise above it... because the cleverest, most intelligent of us all are able to...
and I agree life is too short... enjoy walking on the wing!
Suzie xxx
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Ah Rips, don't yous go growin' up. I'm not.
And don't be worryin' about what's above the belt, yous is gorgeous, my friend, and a top dad and hubby. And that's all that matters.
Anyway, that's me done. Nighty night one and all.
Clodagh.xx
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Rips... with two grown up boys... my pleasure is Sunday lunch... the only cooking I do now... but sitting around the kitchen table with the boys and family or friends is the best... so bring on an unhealthy Sunday lunch... with crackling!!!
xxx
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Fall off !!
MTF.
Ooops too much white chocolate.
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Hear hear Suzie x
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I don't comment on this blog often... sadly I feel I can't do again until we all respect the spirit of a blog... I do believe in freedom of speech and we all have a right to express our opinions... however... not when it is personal...
Sweet dreams all
Suzie xx
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Rips , please don't ever change ,your lovely just the way you are .
bids .xxx.
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Sorry Suz, but it was aimed at me in the first place.
Not nice.
MTF.xxx
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Sorry Suzie But I feel you are pointing a finger at me.
I have had personal hurtful attacks for a long time. I think some people turn this around to me being difficult or nasty inventing names etc let's get the Prof.
But let's understand.......... this is just a string of messages on a page that actually very few people read.
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So Prof are you or arent you Billie.??
Gawd elp us, when I first signed up, some thought I was YOU, yikes!!
MTF
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This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.
Yes you are.
MTF.
So sorry Billie.x
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Good lord who is working so late at the Beeb to moderate posts?
Anyway it's goodnight from me and I thank you most sincerley.
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This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.
Not getting at any individual - it's a two way sheet and it takes two to tangle!!! Bad pun.
Xx
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Ooooh handbag moment there methinks.
Its a lovely holiday with Mary......
Still dont respond to my posts then.LOL.
MTF.
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Oooh jolly holiday even, tis getting late.
But willing to stay up for free entertainment.
MTF
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Blankety blank, blankety blank, blankety blank, blankety blank.
BLANKETY BLANK.
Taint me.!!!
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Morning all
FNWC - "interesting". End of.
So, Noriwch day is here. Looking forward to meeting Gingembre and Emma and seeing Mr Dissing and Crumps again. At least with a smaller gathering the rounds won't cost as much ...!!
Shame Beez and Missy had to cry off, but we will raise a glass or thre to them, and the (majority of) the rest of you.
I had a bizarre dream this morning (I went back to sleep after Mr Deev went to work at 5.30 am). I was in Birmingham, at New Street Station, looking for someone I was meeting, and whilst getting chocolate from a vending machine, Gok Wan walked past and looked me right in the eyes and smiled, and then walked away. Next thing I was chasing him thru New Street Station.
Then I woke up. How weird is that?!?!
It's gonna make me think carefully about what I wear today anyways!
Right, packing and beautifying to do so will love you and leave you.
Will report back tomorrow pm on the delights of fun and frolics in Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarch!
Deevs
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Wishing all those off to Norwich a great time.
Im off in search of a Kit Kat.
MTF.xx
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a peanut one MTF - they ROCK!!!!
xxx
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Note to self......Beer + Laptop x Dimwit = more rambling nonsense than usual.
When will I learn?
Hope you all have a great day in Norwich
Rips
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Sorry I had to cut your free entertainment short last night MTF.
I don't think anyone could have mistaken you for being me, I think they thought you had another log in ie not a newbie.
As somebody moderated my post I add lovies that I would never call myself Billie.How about you MTF?
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Morning guys
Deevs - have a fabaroony time in Narrrch - wish I was there! Shame about Beez - not been around much this week - is she OK? Will be nice just a few of you - just like Leeds - cosy!
Blowing a hoolie here today and RAIN! NOOOOO - still not going to bother me - sitting in the middle of chaos that was my dining room - piles for tip and charidy shop keep growing but it doesnt look any less junk - how does that work!?
Anyhoo - what out IK€a later - really am I doing that on a Saturday??????
Right - need coffee - RIPs - any chance of a bacon buttie my way?
debs
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Morning Debs - No bacon butties - I have the body of a God......Buddha!
I will meet you in Eyekea later for Meatballs though - Meatball meet?
Have fun! Who are you taking with you for the argument that has to happen every time anyone goes there?
Or are you just going to shout at yourself?
Rips
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Love your use of the €...very now!
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Right, just given the neighbours a giggle by pegging 2 loads of washing out in a gale ... ha! Who invented king sides bed sheets and rotary clothes lines anyway!?!
Overnight bag packed.
Now for the beautifying bit .... and when an auld moose like me, that takes some time!
Ha!
Big luv
Me
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Rips - meatball meat - you're on!
gonna argue with the idiots in front of me that dawdle when I am a woman on a mission having done research ont web and know EXACTLY what I need!
Plus obligatory bag of tealights, straws, napkins and clip things obv!
Deevs - you is gawjus as you are!
right off to get showered - no point spending time drying hair today - will look like a poodle the minute I step out the door anyway!
debs
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Thanks Debs!
i have to say, I'm looking pretty darned stunning today!!!
;-)
Right I'm outta here, but before I go I just want to say ....
Re-read Chris's blog entry above, two or three times if needs be. I'm gonna have a fab day today with people I have become friends with thru this blog, and am genuinely gutted that more of you can't make it.
Please, please let's stop all this bickering, nastiness, singling people out, jibes etc etc. You know what I'm saying ....
Life is too short, and friends are too precious, to get dragged down in that kind of brown murky stuff.
Right, now I have a train to catch, although if the wind catches this skirt, the train will have to catch me!
See y'all tomorrow.
Cheryl x x x
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Well said Deevski
Will be thinking of you at opening time!
Note to self - get gin on way back from Ik€a to join in with Deevs and Crumps!
debs
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Good morning all ,not so bright here on the south coast today,me either one to many brandy's me thinks .That will teach me .
Not too much on today ,going to be a pottering day looks like.
Hope your all doing much the same and enjoying what your doing .
DEbs, If you need a hand just give me a shout I'll sort you out .
Them going to Naaaaach Enjoy .
Bridge. xxx.
PS. Annie any news ?
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Well I for one find this place much more entertaining when there's a bit of a ding dong going on.
Not sure what this 'spirit of the blog' is meant to be and who decided on it, perhaps someone could enlighten me.
Lastly there's no point getting in a row with someone and then reaching for the moderator button, apart from anything else it spoils the fun for the rest of us. If you can't take it don't dish it out!
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Indeed Barney! Ding dong - put 'em up...
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Afternoon all
Well, last night certainly was interesting!
I'm skulking arond the house today, as I've woken up wih a stinking cold - it was only a matter of time when everyone else at work's had it...
Mr JG just popped into Wigan to sort out his new phone that won't send texts, I was going to go, but the weather here today is atrocious, very windy and very wet, so thought better of it.
Hope everyone going to Norwich gets there in one piece and has a great time, esp Crumps, it's a long long drive!
JG x
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JG ,Sorry to hear your not well .
yes the best place to be indoors when its like that ,It's dry here just a bit breezy .
I think the bestest place for you this PM would be the sofa with the telibob on ,chocs if you have any ,plenty of liquid provided fromm said partner and then to round the day off a take away . how does that sound .
Take care and lots of {{{HUGS}}} Bridge .xxx.
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Hope everyone else is ok .. .xxx.
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after rading the comments on here i am considering not postinig on here !!! thanks to a certain poster who is being very nasty !!! he knows who he is!!!!!!
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but to those others who did not post nasty comments thank you!!!
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Afternoon each!
Brilliant blog Christoff...and so true...we should all be grateful for everyone else in our life who make a difference.. nuff said.
Yoohoo to everyone else!
Cant single everyone out as much as id love to or ill be here all day and i`m `posed to be working!
But..
JG..best be getting your a$$e better so you can come on Monday..lots of liquids and rests and being waited on! Hope you feel better..x
Suze..you sound like a fab friend..hope you feeling less drained today..looking forward to meeting you in `pool!
Rips and Clodagh..despite not being a parent myself i echo everything you said. From being tiny myself and my sis were taken everywhere and knew how to behave..today my nephew is the same. Shame not everyone agrees!
Beez..xx
Debs...lurve I&&a... need a hand?!
Bridge..great to see you back..
MTF..pls do not take it personally..not worth it you are a star!
and Annie...heellloooo! Keep missing you but all awaiting news!
Sorry to anyone ive missed but have patients to see apparently..how inconvenient!
Happy weekend one and all...and look forward to the photies of Naaarrrrccchhh..if its got Crumpy and Deevs it`ll be fun!
mSc x
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have deleted my ugly mug of fb so no one can say anything else about me!!!!!!
feeling so sad and dunno wether to return!!!!!
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Still looking for me KitKat, but would like to say thank you to Billie for being so gracious and accepting my apology on the other side.
Billie, its always so quiet here on a saturday p.m, but I'm sure you will get a lot of people insisting you stay on here as soon as the saturday bar is open for business.
Just made you a huge cake and as its virtual, have a big slice whenever you feel the urge.
Now, where DID I put that KitKat ??
MTF.xx
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thats ok!!!! and i will have a huge bit of cake too!!!!
and that KIT KAT went my way !!!!!! Yummy!!! lol
Billie xxx
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Oi, I want that Kitkat back.
MTF.xx
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and can i say that people like MTF and loads others on here are real friends to me!!!!
xxxxx
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sorry its a gonner!!!!
lol xxx
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Chris, without wishing to sound too clichéd, you sound as if you are in a very happy place right now and congratulations on the book launch and the great turnout - it's richly deserved. Thanks too for the fun and friendship your show and this blog have brought to us all.
I took delivery of your book this very morning, and as I'm off to the Lake District on Friday for a week's holibobs, apart from having a sneaky peek at the photos, I've put it with everything else that's going with us! Love the colours in it, by the way!
Apologies for long absence, but work keeps getting in the way of blogging, darn it! Hope everyone is well and love to all.
jillygoat xx
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Evenings each and everyone of you - just a quick hi and bye - survived IK€a - AND spent less than 60 squids! result!!
finishing touches need to room tomorrow but feel good having given 6 sacks to charidy shop and another 6 sacks to tip int morning - not to mention whats going in the loft (why???) because GD cant let it go - fair doos!
right me tea is ready, Patrick and Keanu are ready and so am i!
have a great night peeps
debs
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Wing walking in a force 5 is not great.
Princess Cool Billie read your posts back when you are sober.
MTF ditto.
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Hello Everyone
been a bit blustery today hasn't it. Hope it all calms down soon.
No call from Scout camp so they must all be in one piece. We'll see what state they're in when we pick them up tomorrow.
Been to Cambridge today. Haven't been there for years. It was so busy though. Got fed up with being bashed by people not looking where they were going so we went & had a lovely meal instead.
Now ready for nice cheese & bread we bought earlier, glass of wine & Strictly in peace.
Perfick!
Seza xxx
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Nice one Seza ,glad to see little one is still away .My number 2 grandson went awy with school just before the summer break for a week. I was quite concerned that he would fret to come home as soon as he got there ,but to my delight and amazement ,he enjoyed it .
That put me straight eh!!.
Bridge . .xxx.
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Brothers and sisters
Being in a reflective mood - you need to make time to be, not easy these days - I can happily confirm that life currently ain't so bad in Rudgwick Towers.
The veggie chili is simmering away on the stove, Mrs MfR is whooping away downstairs while watching her beloved 'Strictly thingy', and I am supping a rather lovely strong English cider while hammering away at the keyboard pouring my thoughts out to you lot.
It's OK, isn't it?
Now, I wanted to pen some Road Trip tales, but you have to be in the right frame of mind, and right now, frankly, I can't be bothered. No offense meant - just right now my brain is frazzled after a pretty heavy week in the office. You know, post-holiday etc.
One thing I will say though, is that right now is a fabulous time to hit Vegas if it is your thing, or if you've never been and fancy giving it a whirl. The bottom line is that the place is suffering. Not that anyone there will admit it. We have been there, ahem, 'once or twice' - well, eight or nine times, actually - and we've never seen it so quiet. Sure, there are peaks and troughs during the year, but it was spookily empty. Talking to people in hotels and cabs though, the line was 'hey!, never been busier!'. Their kidding no-one though, and if you want to drop in on Sin City, you will get the bargain of a lifetime as hotel rates are on the floor. There is still of terrific amount of entertainment in town, and plenty of high class dining to be had too, not to mention my old favourites of Red Rock Canyon and of course, the Grand Canyon, albeit you'll be whisked to the busy South Rim and not the tranquil North Rim that we were lucky enough to experience on our Road Trip.
Remember the MfR Rule No. 1 for Las Vegas though - Three or four days are plenty, any more, and you will go mad.
Now, my reflective mood also means I am up for a list. I love a list, you may have gathered that, so here goes;
The Best Bands In The World - Ever.
Ooh, bound to touch a nerve! Roll 'em out.
1. The Rolling Stones. Pre-80s, of course.
2. The Beatles. Knocked it on the head at just the right time John. Or Paul. Or whoever actually pushed the button.
3. Led Zeppelin. Before they made a bucket load of cash and some fairly rubbish, bloated prog-nonsense.
4. U2. Before they started making albums that were essentially the same as the last one, but with a different cover. And different sunglasses for Bono.
5. The Smiths. Thought that would wake you up. Yes, really. If you don't believe me, go and lie down in a darkened room, pop your cans on, and listen to The Queen Is Dead from start to finish. There, it all makes sense now, doesn't it?
6. Queen. No, only joking.
I think my chili needs attending to now, so I will love you and leave you. Have a wonderful weekend friends. Keep away from bad people.
Peace + love
MfR
PS I don't know if you have seen, but archaeologists have discovered a mini-Stonehenge a mile from the site of Wiltshire's famous stone circle. Nigel, a tourist visiting the area, was quoted as saying 'In ancient times, hundreds of years before the dawn of history, an ancient race of people...the Druids. No one knows who they were or what they were doing...
Goes up to eleven, apparently.
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lol Bridge
No just me fretting.
S'funny, never worried about his big brother wanting to come home, more about them wanting to send him home! lol
Keep telling myself I can go get him tomorrow.
Seza xxx
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i dont drink any booze of any sort!!!
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Hi Billie
Have left you message on t'other side.
Have you been working today? How was the chef? Did he manage to tempt you with any puds. Want a virtual cuppa with me? Sugar?
Seza xxx
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Anyone heard from the Norwich poseeeeee?
Nothing on the local news so they've noy been caught! lol
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MfR,Very interesting post as always Matt, and never ever boring .
Enjoy your chilli and have a nice evening .Next week will get better .
Bridge . .xxx.
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Hiya folk! Thought I had better get myself here before answering all the fb comments!!!
Well there's the rub A ? I'm here and not in Norwich --- sigh........
Such huge support from folk who know I need to be having a bit of pink fizz right now - What can I say but do a Hazel and burst in to tears and totally agree with the blog wot started this - Our Christophs!!! That's what friends are for!!! Look around at Such good friends I have made here (and more!) - so read this and have a little blub yourself! Loads of friends here all because of you!! Well done lad.
Totally gutted couldn't meet Crumpy and start the week-end as it was supposed to carry on! For those who know her - me n her in a car for 3 hours!!! Oh my would have needed a nappy let alone tena! Can't wait for the pics.
So here I am - cooking and watching Strictly - afraid I'm not one of those "what if folk" but unfortunately Mr B is...
Beezer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hello Billie ,hope you have had a good day .
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Matt I'd love to go to Vegas - just so I could say I'd been.
Your trip sounds amazing. Mr Seza announced the other day, quite out of the blue, that he'd like to go to Australia for a holiday. I said I'd rather do something like you did - motor home, travel miles. Did you arrange it all yourself or was it a package?
Seza xx
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Cheers Bridge.
Hope your weekend is all you hoped it would be.
Best Wishes
MfR
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Matt as always - great blog - I was writing mine at same time but agree with Bridge - Brilliant.
Beez xx
peas - saw the Stones live - early - very early - awesome!!!
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Oh Beez. Know how you feel a bit.
When boy1 was tiny baby, we'd arranged our first night out, just dinner at friends but I was desperate to go & get out. Then the friends were ill or something and we couldn't go!! I sat and sobbed.
Want a virtual drink with us or have you got a nice big real glass?
Seza xxx
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Princess cool billie please forgive me but I thought only a drunk person could call themselves Billie and admit to being Billie Piper on Facebook.
I forgot mental people posted on blogs like this some of the lucky ones with jobs that spend all day emailing facebooking blogging.
How I would like to tell their employers.
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Seza got a big glass of red first of many methinks!!!
Beez xxx
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Seza
We generally sort ourselves out - find a flight, book a few hotels etc, but this time it was a combination. We had some points to use with Mr. Branson's airline, so we booked the flights to LA, but I used Trailfinders to build the rest this time, and it worked out pretty well. In fact, I'd go as far as to recommend Steve in the Brighton office - genius!
BM - you saw the Stones in the early days?! Jealous, moi?
I caught them at Wembley on one the huge tours back in the early 90s, and whilst good, I would loved to have seen them in the early 60s in an intimate environment, with Brian. Alas, born a tad too late.
MfR
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Oh yes Matt - with Brian!!! Untrue!! Mick was as big as a stick!
Beez xx
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Stones are one band I would love to jump into a time machine to watch, wouldn't want to see them now through.
Matt, think we going to have to keep filling the piggy bank for big hols. Does sound good though. Did you see any bears?
Seza xxx
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Hi Seza and everyone!!!!
nope no work for me today!!!! weekend off !!!
just been chilling at home!!!!!
Hows everyone???
Billie xxx
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Hello just dropping in to say hi!
Feeling a wee bit weary tonight, survived the drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool, through heay rain and spray, high winds, and the added annoyance of divers hogging the middle lane of the motorway...grrrrr!!!! Don't understand why people insist on staying in that lane when there's nothing to be seen in lane 1, and, to make matters worse they trundle along at 65mph!!!!! Anyhow an early night beckons tonight,as Mum and I are on the early flight out of John Lennon airport to Barcelona.
Great blog Matt,as always, would love to see more of the US, and it's a country that really does cry out for a road trip. One day hopefully...
Rx
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I fine Billie.
Had nice day without kids!
Now chilling with wine & strictly
Seza xxxx
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Phew, made it, kept it quiet in case I didn't get here in time.
Ok, I'm in Northwich, now where do I find the blog meet.
Seems a bit spookily quiet here mind.!!!!!
MTF.xxx
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Seza
No bears on this trip. They are pretty few and far between in Utah and Arizona. There are mountain lions in Zion, but they kept themselves to themselves too.
My only two bear experiences were both in Canada. I was driving through Alberta one time and a black bear run across the road in front of my beaten up old 72 Chevy Malibu Classic - and I still have the number plate on my bookcase - and another time I was driving with a friend through BC and we saw a couple of cars parked up by the side of the road with their lights on. We stopped, and it turned out that there was a river running close to the road and they were watching a grizzly on a sandbank catching fish. We must have spent an hour there watching this amazing sight only a hundred yards from us. Some moments are meant to be treasured, and this was one of mine.
We are hoping to hit Alaska next. Plenty of bear action to be had there!
MfR
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Mid you am going to have to chase around like a bule wotsited fly tomorrow to get everything done that I should have done today!
Seza xxxx
ps have just typed my own name wrong 3 times!!
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Mr Crocadile..
i have never ever said i was her!!!!! my name is the same and i can bloody prove it!!
just get off my back !!!!! dont know what i have done to get up your nose!!!!!!
im sure EVERONE ON HERE KNOWS THAT !!!!
Billie
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Hey there's a thought Matt. I have family in BC Maybe I could save up some pennies for flights then "visit them"
Seza xxx
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Beez , really nice to see you .
Me too saw the stones many many moons ago and fell madly in love with Charlie Watts ,in fact I still find him quite handsom in a funny sort of way .He's done quite well for himself hasn't he ?
Was readind that himself and his lovely wife are into breedind thoroughbred horses .
Bridge . .xxx.
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Hey Rosie
Have a great trip to Barca. A city that I have never visited, but have heard such great things about.
Road Trip? Do it. Some people think we are mad doing these things, but there is no better way to see the world and meet people.
Looking forward to Jamie's episode next week as he hits Arizona and the Navajo area we were in.
Awesome part of the world.
MfR
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Hi Billie - chin up chicken!! Keep smiling:)
Rosie - have huge sympathy but I was in middle lane of M6 today going no-where!! and yes - I do move over and today - only had the chance when I hit the M5!!!
MTF - ha ha ha ha !!! Both in the wrong "wich" sigh .........
Reet off to eat and top up glass - back later smiley peeps
Beez xx
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Can someone text Deevs and tell her to come and find me like Debs did in Brizzle.
Getting frostbite out here.
Bids, my friend Tracy used to work for Charlie Watts and his hosses.
Nr Dolton in Devon, towards Dartmoor, she used to say how lovely he was.
Brrrrrrrr !!
MTF.xxx
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Don't get me wrong I am trying to understand the Internet. How millions of people are unemployed while girls are able to hold down a job and text and facebook and email dance around the office and do a job that's worthwhile.
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Just got Jamie's book today!! It sort of fell in my basket when I bought CLP's book. hehe
Not sure how much I will cook from it though. If anyone knows where I can get aligator meat, I need it for one recipe!!
But all the pics a beautiful and little stories that go with each recipe, I think it'll be a reading cook book rather that a cooking cook book if you know what I mean.
Seza xxx
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MfR,there is one sure thing that you are doing that many people only ever dream of ,is that you are living your dream and I take my hat off to you for having the get up and go and courage to do it .
Bridge . .xxx.
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Seza ... CLP,s Book would make a lovely wedding anni present!!!! maybe i drop hints!!!! thinking of what to get hubby!!!!
Billie xxx
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MTF , what am I going to do with you . (shaking my head ) whats you been doing now ?
bids . .xxx.
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Bridge - sorry for showing my age but wouldn't these guys just have loved to see the original classics !! Stones Manfred Walker Bros J. Hendrix ( don't start me on that one!!! Awesome with knobs on!!!)not to mention Gino Washington and the ram jam band!!! Glen Miller ( sorry - joking!!!!)really I am!!
Beez xx
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Noooooooooooooooooooooo Andy - don't do it!!! OMG -pleeeease!!! Painful!
Beez xx
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Beez We went to see Fleetwood Mac once & in the centre of the programme was a time line showing all the different variations of the band. I think I upset the man next to me when i said i was born in about the 3rd or 4th line up!!
billie I had some birthday money so I took my canoe up to that big river shop & ordered them Mr Seza did say he would have got them for Christmas (sorry Beez, he said it not me) But I am impatient.
xxx
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Seza !! LOL -
Beez xx
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Bridge
I thank my lucky stars every day that I am the lucky boy that I am. I am able to live a few of my dreams, but I also feel pain and hit the lows that so many of us do.
My only life advice is grab it by the scruff of the neck and, whilst not being daft, live it while you can.
I had a yearning to hit the US from a very early age, and I remember vividly the first time I actually set foot there - Seattle, Washington, 1989. Turned out there was more to it. As I have written here before, my blood is part American, although I didn't know it until 1995.
I maybe turning into an old hippie - aged 39, but I believe that there was some kind of magic drawing me across the Atlantic all along.
MfR
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Seza , if you want an alligator I'm afraid you'll have to go on your road trip a bit earlier than planned .
Bridge . .xxx.
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Hang on.
B-M. Please, please don't tell me you saw Hendrix?
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Seza i really really want to read it and not wanting to get banned from our local waterstones by thumbing the book cover to cover so its either wedding pressie for me or i go buy it!!!
hope you are ok ???
Billie xxx
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Going to have to give up on this C word thing ! You are all besotted!!! Stop it!!!!
OMG Fleetwood mac - Seza - them too!
Going to have to go load dishwasher with my walking stick and ear trumpet. If you don't hear from me for a while (pardon? Woja say? A? ) send out a search party!!!
Beez xx
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If i'm going to the norty step any way I'll go in style!
Want me to bring your bath chair over Auntie Beez! ;-)
Seza xxxxx (already running)
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Bids, dont expect that you ever got to read all the posts from whle you were away,
One day, I put on here about the time we were sat on the Sarf Darns, and you turned to me and said.............
MTF, well my real name naturally....
One day you are going to be a very eccentric old laydee.
How we laughed, tis fun having friends isn't it.
Love you Bids.
MTF.xx
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PS Beez glad it wasn't just me who thought Andy was...................struggling a bit!
xxx
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MATT - YES !!!! READ AND WEEP - LIVE - REAL UP CLOSE HENDRIX !! Will stay with me for the rest of my life!!! and yes he did play with his teeth and I am a tough auld bird - always have been - but I nearly fainted!!!!
Totally mind blowing !!!
Beezer xx
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MFR I don't think you qualify for a hippy at 39.
My first trip to New York I was 18 and I have been back many times I love the place.
Nice to read something interesting.
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Seza - their wives should tell them to stop shouldn't they! He did redeem himself but not quite!!
Beez xxx
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never been to a rock/pop concert ever but will make that as one of my priorities fairly soon!!!
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Billie - don't lately go to concerts - too big - can't get close enough to the folk I want to see but ....In the old days!!!! ( oh my!! ) where's me stick ?
Matt - my cous lived in Canada for a fair while and when she popped over here - used to tell me lovely stories about the bears. Good and bad may I add but she had huge respect for them - even if they did occasionally nick stuff from her bins!!
Beez xx
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MTF, yes with the Nora Batty stockings to match and the big bag .
And I hope that we'll have many more moments like that ,laughing and having fun .
Billie you must go to a concert will do you good .
Bridge .xxx.
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Last thing we went to see was the Saxaphone Choir of great Britain (don't ask, it was Mr Seza's idea - if you google them, they are good) but the best thing was it was held in Cleo Laine & Johnnie Dankworths garden!! A real blast from the past!.
He played, she was in the (huge) conservatory behind us. Lovely summer afternoon
Seza xxx
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MFR,
Lovely to read your post. I landed in the US in '88 and lived and travelled there on and off for a few years, before getting a "career" back in the UK. We have a condo in FL and will one day in the not too distant future make "the move". As you say "the magic pulls " and we are not resisting. Tickets booked and counting down the days until we go.
MC x
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Just took me three attempts to type last post.
Think i need to go to bed.
Sees ya tomorrwo
Seza ccccc soz missed the xxxxx
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Beezer.
You lucky, lucky person.
The Jimster popped his clogs 9 days after I was born, so I was pretty unlikely to hop out of the pram and catch him before his final journey. As I mentioned earlier this year, my mum and dad had tickets to the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, but my arrival meant they couldn't attend, so I buggered it up for them too.
But I made amends this year when I took my mum to see her hero, Leonard Cohen, who was also at IOW 1970. See, Karma.
I am so jealous though that you actually saw him live. There is so little really good stuff around these days - I mean stuff that will be revered in 50 years time - so those moments are so precious. When we went to see Laughing Len back in July, my mum told us the story about the time she saw The Beatles live. I was, and still am, in awe.
Billie - we are off to see Green Day next month. Not Hendrix, The Stones, or The Beatles, but a pretty damn good band, nonetheless. My message to you is see your heroes when you can. If you don't believe me, re-read mine and Beezer's posts above.
Peace + love
MfR
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Seza ... i have personally met Cleo Liane and Jonny Dankworth !!! Nice People they are ..... came to the home i work at to see relative!!!
i willl go to concert !!!!
Billie xxx
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Beez, MR B's sister lives in Canada .He has never ever been, had the pssport and the offer to visit any time.
A bit in your shoes really .
Can take a horse to water ,but wether they drink or not ,two different things .
Bids. .xxx.
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Haha, Bids.
Like the idea of being Mrs Batty.
Better go and find a Mr Batty then.
First of all still trying to find my way around this quaint town.
Famous for its salt dont you know.
Darn funny place for a blog meet tho, Deevs, Crumps, where for art thou ??
Right, if a no show, have decided to go and head North feeling the pull of the Illuminations.
Stick of rock anyone??
MTF.xx
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MTF .... yes plz !!!!!!!
Billie xxx
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Virtual of course Billie , hows that cake going down ??
MTF.xx
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just about finished it!!!!
lol
xxxxxx Billie
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Matt - a lot of things have happened in my life and I love you lot here and just occasionally you remind me that I was a mere 10 feet from Hendrix and jigged about with Gino Washington (holding hands and singing with him!!) and could see the colour of certain persons underwear when gigs were close and up personal.
However - do you know ? I was so in to the Stones - never bothered to go see the Beatles!! Small Faces and the like took over - mods and rockers !! but am smiling now insteaad of being grumpy old woman I should be in Norwich with the gang!!!
Beez xx
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MTF , see what happens when your let out on your own without me . You get lost ,dont know where you are. Going half way round the country .
Do you want me to come and get you ,or will you get back ok .
Bids .xx.
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Evening each
CLP lovely blog as per usual. My copy of yer tome came in the post this morning and apart from peaking at the photies I am trying not to read it yet as want to save it for my flight to New York in less than a couple of weeks!!
Never done transatlantic on me own so a bit nervous and thought you would be good company.
Billie - hiya xx. Saw Cleo and Johnnie at Albert Hall I think for their 70th birthdays tour and were fab.
Going to see Alison Moyet at the Sage in December - she has a wonderful voice.
Strange we haven't heard a peep from the Naarrich contingent? Even on the dark side as though there would be photos by now
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Two groups I would have chosen to see.
The Seekers....Georgy Girl my all time fave song and fillum too.
Mamas and Papas.
Dream a little dream of me always reminds me of Dreamurdream.
MTF.xx
Back in the 60's, when life was so uncomplicated, well it would be would't it, I was kid, LOL.
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MC ,did I see you pop in just now ?
How are you doing ,not seen you for a while .
Your not off to the other side of the pond soon are you MC ?
By the way lovely to see you .
Bridge . .xxx.
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Sus - I've had texts - but I should be there!!!! Bums.
For all on here - they are talking about us!! Ooooer!!! Guess we wait for the pics!! minus my usual 50 or so!!!! Waaaagh wanna be there!!!!
Beez xx
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MTF I think I need you as got awful tingling sensations in me toofs - help
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Bids I will be fine.
Heading oop north right now
Was that MC that popped in??
Oooh, MC, if, no, when you get there, how cool a blog meet would that be??
Right at Blackpool now, wheres the donkeys??
MTF.xx
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Hiya Susan... hows you?
id love to see Kaizer Cheifs, Depeche Mode , Duran Duran, U2 just to name a few!!!!
Billie xxx
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Hi Beez - hope all is better with you and yours?
Glad not to be going out on such a blustery awful night - get up a windy storm here at the moment - yuk
xxxx to those who need them
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Hi Bridge,
I am fine thanks, its nice to see you too , glad you enjoyed your holiday.
Yes, am off soon, its been almost a year .
MC x
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Sus, get them all pulled out and I might be able to help you.LOL
MTF.xx
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Yah Billie out of that lot Kaisers gets my vote - could have had somebody's spare ticket a couple of years ago to see them but the venue was for rather young people so I decided I was too old to go!! Wish I could have been brave enough though as probs never get another chance
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Bids, you and me are now starting to talk the same.
Re: MC and popping in, weird!!
MTF.XX
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Forget that one MTF - no one is parting me from my teeth. They are just all on edge this evening like other people I think!!
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never too old to go and see any bands !!!! best songs are I predict a riot and Ruby... but i forgot The Smiths too!!! coo gonna needa bank loan just to see all of em!!!!
Billie xxx
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Beez,
Hope Mr B is ok , sorry you had to cancel.
MTF , are you still driving round Northwich? LOL
Its blowing a gale here too, been a blustery day.
MC
PS Susan hope all ok with you and yours xx
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Mc , wow !!! are you going for good or just holibob
MTF 's up your way in blackpool I think trying to find the donkeys.hehehe she'll never find them at this time of night ,poor girl I do worry for her you know.
Bridge . .xxx.
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is it me or is it really cold?????
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Hello Susan ,nice to meet you .
Bridge . .xxx.
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have Ruby as my ringtone Billie
I might even be seeing Sting near Christmas (sorry Beez other holiday times are available lol) as he is meant to be a special guest for the Sage's 5th birthday party. Do hope he turns up?!
Wondering whether another drop of alcohol will help with the teeth tingling/feeling on edge thingy?
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Evening
Just popping in, as probably heading off to bed shortly, although really want to watch MOTD, if I can stay awake.
Had to watch Strictly on delay as Mr JG watching the rugby, so needed to keep away from here...wasn't Andy Williams awful!
Billie, you really must go to a concert! Most bands sound so much better live.
Looking forward to the F1 tomorrow, should be an interesting race - predict at least 3 safety car periods!
JG x
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Hiya Bridge you ok?
Billie xxx
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Dont watch MOTD they never give us proper airtime!!!!!
rather watch football first on sky!!!
will see a band live promise!!!
Billie xxx
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i have Evanessence on my Phone !!!! cool song Bring me to life!!!
Billie xxx
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Quite agree Andy Williams was truly awful - should have quit while we remembered how good he was once.
Hi Bridge and MC and JG think you could be so right about safety car but have failed to watch much of the season as F1 not what it used to be. To say we were massive fans once was a bit of an understatement.
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Bridge, alas, just a visit.
Billie, it is really cold tonight, I have been sat at St Helens rugby ground for a couple of hours, and am just thawing out. This lap top is warming my legs us nicely . Saves putting the heating on.
Am off now , so catch you all again .
MC
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As long as Jenson Button does good and gets at least 5th place he could win it tomorrow!!!!
fingers xxxxxx
Billie xxx
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yous like St Helens or Wigan ????
Billie xxx
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Yes it would be nice to see JB get the title
Night all as feeling just a little weary or is that the drink?
xxxx
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Night MC, wondered if you'd been there! Bit parky I would imagine!
I've just poked my head out the back door to get mad dog in, and instantly regretted it!
JG x
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Nite Susan catch ya tomorrow??
Billie xxx
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Billie I'm fine thankyou . Have got my feet up and resting while Mr B watches the TV .
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Good Good !!!!
whattya watching?
Billie xx
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Hello Mr Bids.xxx
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Hope your feeling better JG .
Bridge .xx.
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Cake all finished now !!!! lovely it was MTF !!!!! LOL
Billie XXX
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MC - will tell you all at Pool meet sweetie !! Grrrr is all I can say at mo!!!
JG - check me n Sezas earlier comment re Andy on Strictly !!!
Have a desperate urge to phone Deev/Crumpy etc to see what's happening!!!! Should be there!!!
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Just popping over to other side ,back in a mo.
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Billie,
St Helens, and they won . Great game, and great atmosphere, St's just had the edge .
Hi JG , yes was quite chilly, wondered if Mr JG was watching . May go to Old Trafford next Saturday .
Right, must go, have a good weekend folks.
MC xx
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Mc ... ok have good weekend !!!!
Hubby Likes Wigan!!!!
Billie xxx
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Hi Bridge, I'm not feeling too great, but I'll survive! Just getting a bit fed up with sneezing/sniffing all the time!
Beez, sorry you had to miss Norwich - hope everything's ok?
MTF, you be careful flying around, you'll get blown off course!
JG x
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Jg , you were not well a little while ago weren't you ?
Might be worth you getting a flu jab this winter .
I've been having one know for a few years ,I pay for it about 10 squid but well worth it ,haven't had a bad cold for a few years now .
Bridge .xxx.
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This is one sturdy fairy, cop a load of the Briz piccies for proof.
On Homeward bound flight right now.
Chills around the gills.
Nice bowl of Heinz Tomato Soup will aid thaw out.
But only from a flask!!
Why does it always taste so much better out of a flask ??
MTF.xx
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Dunno MTF dont like tomato soup myself!!!!!
Prefer Butternut Squash soup !!!!!! Yummy!!!
Billie xxx
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Bridge, I suffer with bad hayfever, but haven't had a cold for some time. Trouble is, I work in an open plan office with 20 other people, so once one gets a cold, we all do!
Oh, and am scared of needles!
Oh, MTF, find that soup far too sweet for me. Flask or no flask, lol
JG x
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Curried Parsnip.
MTF.xx
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MTF ewwwww!!!!
no thanks !!!!lol
Billie xxxx
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Get well soon JG XXXXXX
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Nite all going to watch tv xxx
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Beez , I hope youv'e told the Norwich group that we are keeping the home fires burning for them . Have you heard how its gone ,and how did Crumpy get on with all that Driving .
Bids. .xxx.
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OK GUYS LISTEN UP !! You all know I should be in Norwich? Right? So just phoned Deevs to see what's happening!!! btw Never ever going to miss another blog meet!!!
They are having a ball!!!!
I was passed round on Deevs phone and spoke to one and all - and if I hadn't had a glass or three of red would be in my car right now!!! Yet again - what a lovely bunch!!! KW you are welcome!! Dissing the hug will be there at some time - You plus Em - Liverpool or bust! Crumpy owe you big time - only get lost on last turn - not 12 miles out!!! I should have driven! Deev - time for bed!!!
Beezer xxx
Keep smiling peeps - off to check fb - Night night!!!
Mr B feeling guilty? He will!!!
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Night Billie . Bridge .
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I've had curried parsnip soup, it was nice, and I like butternut squash too!
Starting to flag a bit now, and would like to get up to watch the race live, so heading off to bed with my Summer Fruits cordial.
Night all
JG x
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How cool is the computer??
Have now got CLPs ARF playing now as I blog!!
MTF.xx
Yeah News from Norwich would be nice.
Paper back writer.....
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Right got blogabsentyitis, gawd knows how you must be feeling Beez !!
Bids, we have gotta do some thinking about L'Pool.
Howzabout , you get to me and I get us there??
Oooh came all over Jimmy Saville there :)
MTF.xx
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Have to think about that one MTF .
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Night night JG .
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385 - 386 - yup!! Bridge!!! we crossed!!!
Nightall
Beez xx
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Hi everyone, just popping in before bed. Chris I have said it before you have such a way with words. Hope everyone else is ok.
Matt you sound so well travelled,seen a lot of the world by the sound of it. Life seems to have got in the way at times so unfortunately I have not seen a lot of world. Definately doing a trip to the USA one day though.
What about Pink Floyd on the list then?
Saw the Stones in 1977 brilliant still love to this day.
Gino Washington and the Ram Jam Band brings back memories saw them too.
The WHO seen them a number of times
and yes Fleetwood Mac also.
I know eveyone says it about their generation but i definately think we were born at the best time.
Glad the Norwich meet is going well.
Well of to bed now will catch up again soon you lovely people.
Loli x
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For pure authenticity, have gotta say it.
Nothing better than blogging, with CLP play again, in the background.
I am always out on my rounds and listening to the show, but can never blog at the same time as it is on.
Happy MTF.xx
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Looks like a nice early unflummoxed night then.
Last bit of CLPs ARF show then away.
MTF.xx
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Who can take tomorrow?
Dip it in a dream.
That 'll be the Candyman then.
Night all.
MTF.xx
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It is a full moon afterall
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The full moon has a an effect on people with mental problems known fact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rkqv_ZrgpQ&NR=1
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You'd know that better than anyone!
Computer off right now.
MTF
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ha ha the only mental problems I have above you Tooth fairy and your other logins is that I have a brain.
Thank the Lord.
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Morning all.
Woken up with a spring in my step.
As soon as it gets light, am off to do some foraging.
Hedgerow jelly methinks.
Doesn't look that nice out tho'
Back in a bit.
MTF.xx
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Morning all!
Happy foraging MTF - weather permitting that will be both of us next weekend!
Glad the Narch meet is going well - fed up cant be there too Beezles! Wot them having a good time without us!!!
MTF & Bridge - do your bestest to get to Pool X
Right off to do the 'finishing touches' to room that is starting to look like a 'room' again.
Matt - lovely posts - I am so envious of your travels.
laters!
debs
X
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Gin Debs, did you buy Gin ??
MTF.xx
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Morning all ,
Nice to see you debs,so we're all round to yours for dinner when the rooms finished eh!!
Glad to hear that the meet went well,looking forward to seeing the photos.
Have a happy sunday all.
Crumpy ,hope you get home ok ,will be thinking of you going all that way brave lady .xx.
Bridge . .xxx.
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Morning all.
Lovely and sunny here. In the absence of travelling back from Norwich - one load of washing done, another cooking. How exciting!! not!
Beez xx
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Hiya all
Well, I'm in the get the laundry done club too. Lovely day here so one load on line, one washing & pile ironed. Just going to get boys from camp so that'll blow the system. Always tempted to just put the whole lot, boys, bags & baggage in the machine & let that do it.
Watch the Jonathon Ross - Barbra Steisand interview last night. Why can't he do interviews like that more often? It was a pleasure to warch. His wit and intelligence came through along with, dare I say, a little humility. Hi did himself credit. Wonder how long it took him to convince the BBC to let him loose on Babs tho?
Have a lovely chilled out day gang.
Safe travels for anyone going anywhere.
Laters
Seza xxxx
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PS my typing pants at the moment. Think i need to cut the talons off
xxx
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Morning all from a beautiful, sunny and dare I say warm Sunday. Rare weekend Penny post from me, but having a well earned break from chores, chores and more chores. The sun has got me going. Decided to have a 'spring' clean in prep for the dark days and nights ahead of us. It's gotta be done, you know it makes sense. Mr P tidying the outside, the good boy that he is!!
Anyhoo, I purchased IT, yes the book and am so 'cited. Gonna get stuck in later, woo hoo!!!
Have a gread Sunday everyone and have a safe journey home those at the meet!
Pen xx
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You could also have a 'GREAT' Sunday!! lol
x
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Hiya Guys....
what a lovely sunday ..sun is shining and all is gorgeous with the trees outide in all autumnall shades !!!
beautiful!!!!
Billie xxx
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Got it, yes I'm now the new proud owner of The Book.
In a fery hushed voice, 9 quid, shhhhhh !
ELH and mr mobs discount.
Now in a quandry like some of the rest of you.
Have got to put it away for hollibobs in 3 weeks time, that is going to take some willpower !!!!
But I will Dyb dyb dyb !
MTF, uncannily warm here too after yesterdays chill.xxx.
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fery, very, doh!!
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hey send it to me i will read it then you wont get tempted to read it!!!!!!! LOL
xxxxxx
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Hiya Billie, you not been lurking down Waterstones yet then??
MTF.xx
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Afternoon ,
MTF you will not be able to contain yourself .Ive already started mine ,do you want me to tell you what it's about .hehehe !!!! I can do you !!!!
Bids .xxx.
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Dont you very dare !!
Wish you could smell my kitchen, feels almost festive here.
Orange chutney, oooh, still gotta post that pheasant recipe.
On my to do list.
MTF.xx
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Chutney preparation is such a chore !!
MTF.xx
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Nahh just getting i-pod sorted !!! time for a change .. daughter such a whizz showing me stuff!!! *holds head in shame * !!! lol
Billie xxx
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Billie, no shame in that.
My daughter does all my technical stuff, when she has the time,Ahem!!!
MTF.xx
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MTF ,
( It's Not What You Think.) hehehe!!!!!!!
Bids .xxx.
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No Bids and lets keep it that way, you wind up you.LOL
MTF.xx
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hiya
so I've had a great weekend and just caught up on the blog - i got home late on Fri and then had a day with Mr bp yesterday involving no arguements at all - bought me and him som charity stuff from the bottom smaking place - thanks for the tip of deev - and then spent a nice afternoon with his parents before going to the cinema
Today we have has a stay at home day and played GH toghther and had roast dinner and now hes gone to work and I have decided I hate sundays coz I'm on my own boooooooooooooooooooo!
So had bath and glass of wine and hope that someone is out there to chat too
Super bp x
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PS - am hating missing blof meets but just don't have the time or money - please deev book the christmas do somewhere round london xxx = ps waiting for date and details so can be booked in calander
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Hiya baggy.
Glass of wine already ?
Good for you. my bar wont be open till after 6 tonight!!
Got your copy of The Book yet, another tip from Deevs ( I think ) ELH only a tenner.
Bargain.
MTF.xx
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Did someone call ....??
Happy me reporting for Blog Duty ..... 6 - 2 to The Arsenal, Arsene Wenger notches up 13 years in charge and Thierry Henry graces the pitch at half time, albeit in jeans and a jumper .... can life get any bettererererer?!!?
So how the devil are the rest of you on the fine sunny Sunday afternoon?
The blog meet was a hoot. It was fab(regas!) to see Crumples ans Dissing again and to finally get to meet EmmaM and Gingembre. Lovely, lovely people - just like the (majority of)the rest of you.
Much gin was imbibed, much laughter shared and there was tiramissou for dessert. What more could I ask for?
Deevs
xxxxx
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hi
MTF and deev - pointed out CLP book yesterday to mr bp telling him to note price and position on birthday/chrimbo list - I won't be getting it till then so no spoilers please!
somehow I think that if I have wine with mr bp at work, even if he cant join in, doesnt make me so bad - its the only glass I have I promise :-)
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that should be glass of wine before mr bp goes to work!
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Baggy, mines in the hollibob bag, so wont be spilling any beans!!
Unlike Bids who is winding me up.
Mind you, she has gone quiet, what page you on Bids ??
MTF.xx
Deevs, photos?? The suspense is too much.xxx
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Hellooo out there.
I'm back safely but my nerves are still in tatters from yesterday's journey!
Started off at 9am....met Dissing and Deevs at 3pm!!!!
Up to the outskirts of Norwich, fine, no problems.
Sybil sat-nav kept giving me polite instructions and after checking with the printed AA routefinder instructions on the passenger seat (belt and braces girl, me!) I duly turned left or right.
Text from Deev at 1pm "am in room text me when you get here" I was 12 miles from Norwich at this point .....2 flippin hours it took me to actually get there and get into my room!!
I went 'round the flippin city centre that many times it was like Groundhog Day.
Sybil stopped telling me politely to turn right and began screeching ...DO A U-TURN ...DO A F...ING U-TURN!!!
And don't get me started the the Kamikaze shoppers who kept chucking themselves in front of the car or the chuffin buses which don't indicate and seem to breed, coz every bally circuit of the one-way system there seemed to be more of them!!!
And they were from at least 3 different companies and all practically empty!
Plus Norwich were playing at home so the lobotomised supporters were meandering like sheep (and I know, living in these parts how they wander) all over the roads.
In the end, I pulled up on double yellow lines and tooted my horn at some of Kirk's colleagues, who were 'on-duty' to prevent football high-spirits getting out of hand and practically wept the words "how do I get into the carpark of that hotel there" coz I COULD SEE IT, JUST NOT GET TO IT!
After a final u-turn, I was there.
Never has a G&T been more welcome .....!
Phew, and breathe.
Crumpy xx still smiling, though :o)
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im hoping to drop hints for the book for wedding anni !!!!!
hopefully !!1 good to see you blog meet peeps are ok !!!!
nearly done i-pod stuff!!!!
Billie xxx
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billie - am also doing ipod type stuff - have promised to convert entire CD collection to wedding ipod but have negotioated on babylon 5 music - well he has 6 CD's of incidential music and have talked him down to one :-)
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Three cheers for Crumpy,
Hip pip....
Well done girlie.
Hope you are getting dindins cooked for you tonight??
MTF,xxx
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Mr B's Having a read at the moment .I just knew I could convert him .
Welcome back Deev and you too crumpy ,will speak laters .
Bridge .xxx.
PS ..and NO I wont spill the beans I promise ....But it might be worth a jar of chuckney maybe .xx.
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all done and testing it out now seens good so far!!!!!!
My Daughter is very clever and ace with compy !!!!
Billie xxxx
Ps hope you get yours sorted S-B
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MTF - It's leftovers from the meal Adam cooked for Hannah last night ... but I won't be complaining.
Lamb, roasties and ll the trimmings and lemon tart to follow... I'm a lucky lady.
C xx
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No spoilers from this corner. Got a couple of books on the go at the mo, and CLP's is next on the list after I've finished Piers Morgan.
Baggy, I think the Liverpool Blog Meet may be my last for 2009. I'm staying up there with beautiful auntie and Beezer for 3 nights so intend to make the most of it.
However ..... if you (or anyone else) wants to organise one, I'm sure it will be well attended. Who knows, I might even make it yet, but I'm hanging up my organisers' hat til 2010.
Keep us posted!
Deevs
xxxx
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Crumpy .... where you live ??? i wanna eat that!!!!
lol
Billie xxxx
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Bids, you eat the jar I brought you first!!
Yum Crumps, lucky you, well deserved tho !!
MTF.xx High on chuckney fumes Ewwwww!
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deev - seeing as I am the kiss of death for blog meets I don't think I should beif anyone else plans one for Chrimbo time in the London/ home counties area please count me and Mr bp in :-)
Deev - you around for a fb IM conversation? could do with some advice on something?
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Well done Deevs wiv Arsenal !!!!! i see they did not get goal fright today !!! lol Hee Hee !!!!
only kidding !!!!
Billie xxx
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Blog pics, yes.xx
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you ok MTF ???
Billie xxxxx
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just blasting a bit of Robbie in me ears!!!!
xxxx
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Baggy - send me a msg on FB, can't do IM chat!
xx
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Sorry Billie, it's all mine....!
C x :o)
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awwww!!!!!! n me gotta eat salad now!!!!!
:(
only kidding love salad!!!!
Billie xxx
ps now Blasting Meatloaf in me ears now!!!!
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New Series of House on tonite!!!
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High as a kite billie. going out for some fresh air ....
Back soon.
MTF.xx
Hurrah, thank-you, Deevs cant do IM either, that makes me feel so much betterer.
The birthday boy tried to explain it to me and I stomped off in a huff.
LOL !!
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nahh me no Comp Geek either!!!!
get by with what i can!!
Billie xxx
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back to work tomorrow!!!!
why does the weekend go soo fast !!!!!
Billie xxx
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Just popped back to say that if anybody doesn't know ,that Chris is on Ross'y Friday night .
right back to the dinner preps.
Bridge . .xxx.
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Guess thats what we are all doing, went very quiet for a bit then!
I will be having my big Sis turning up in a mo.
Back after 9, if anyone is about.
Still stirring the chutney!!
MTF.xx
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evening all, hope you're well?
So they descended on our fine county and brought fun and laughter with them.
Was lovely to meet CtD, DD and Crumps after all the blogging.
Crumps brought technology to this fine county and was surprised when it didn't work, hasn't she heard about Norfolk???
CtD brought gifts from Clacton which was swiftly stole by youngest daughter first thing this morning.
DD brought laughter and stories from days gone by when he lived in these 'ere parts
Emma was as lovely as she is(was) on the blog.
The night was great, thank you all for making the effort to come over, oh and the food was good too.
See you all in a while, tend not to post when the big cheese is away
bonnet de douche
KWx
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Arrrggghhhhh!
Had forgotten that the CLP was going to be away.
How many nexts,dya reckon!!
MTF. Next..... XXX
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Evening all
reporting in from deepest Essex - yep decided it was one to many 4am starts so just arrived and am embarking on an X-factor marathon - watched last nights this afternoon and am hooked!
So just watching last nights extra factor, then X factor, then tonights extra factor - phew!
Gonna have rack of lamb for tea - what dy reckon???
debs
X
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so many people are having lamb tonight.
I have, at least two friends on FB have. and now Debs.
C x
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have you got me Crumpy and Debs???
Billie xxx
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Stuffed Chickens!!
MTF.xx
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had salad tonite!!!! no roasties etc here!!!!
Billie xxx
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Billie I knew there was someone else who'd mentioned lamb!
mint sauce?
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ooh, just seen post 460. Not sure mint sauce goes with lettuce, but you might start a new trend - lol x
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Bleargh !!! kills the lamb mint sauce!!!!!
Billie xxxx
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i like salad with fresh grapes mixed in with it!!!! even apples !!!
Billie xxxx
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Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
BTW - just watching the extra factor and loving the behind scenes in the amazing locations they held the final auditions!
Uh oh Louis just got his jimmies out!
LOL
debs
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PS - Crumps - well done on the driving love!
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Evening peeps
SOunds like a generally good Sunday has been had by all.
I am feeling quite virtuous. Uniform of all sorts ready for tomorrow, ironing (mostly) done, boys collected in from camp, although they've spent most of the day asleep!
Just need to sort out some pics to go on the new digital photo frame & I can do that without moving.
Sounds like Norwich possee had a jolly old time. I know what Crupmy means about the one-way system. I've decided the only way to travel around Norwich is to join the people on the buses & use the park n ride. Not much help if you need to stay overnight though.
Seza xxxx
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Evening each, how's everyone?
Chris - started book and it's fab! How about everyone ask for ELO on Friday?
Baby girl is on her way at last.
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Dinner done, and last night's X Factor - taping tonight's X Factor to watch in the morn when Himself gawn to work at half five!
Now sort of watching Stephen Fry. Mr Deev always wanted to go to New Zealand but I really don't know if I cold hack the flight. It sure is a long way away!
Think it might be an earlyish night tonight somehow!
Deevs
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Who else is loving the new mearkat ad - after he's been in the jacuzzi hes all frizzy! LOVE IT!!!
LOL
X factor addict
debs
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PS Louie - DONT CHOOZ di8k head and di*k head....................
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Debs
I think all the groups should go in the bin and Simon's over 25's should ALL go thru to the live finals.
Ronan is lovely tho!
Deevs
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peeeeeeeeees: NO SPOLIERS ON X FACTOR PLEASE!!!!!!
fanx
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OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HES PUT THE IDIOTS THROUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
humph - walks off in disgust of LW ability to spot any talent............
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Sorry for those not watching now - will not do any more XF spoilers - just had to vent at that!
calm calm breath
debs
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Deev ,for what I saw last night ,I agree with you .
bridge .xxx.
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Debs ,I had roast lamb a well tonight ,was delish .
Enjoy Exess.
Bridge . .xxx.
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Annie good news then soon then eh!!!!
Bridge. .xxx.
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Friends, can't have too many! All mine are very dear and special to me and I love them each for their own uniqueness (hope that's a word!)
Lamb - love it slightly rare with onion sauce as made by my mum!
Am sat watching Come Dine With Me. Where d othey get the guests from????!!
XFactor - not my cuppa but I do know one of the contestants, unless she's been voted off!!
AS x
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Hi
Yes Annie, I also have started THE book, but my lips are sealed.
Great news on ickle pink bundle, hope she arrives soon. Is it their first?
Spoilers welcome as I don't do X-factor, but I do do Doc Martin in a mo!!
Pen xx
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Yes Pen, their first, my fourth grandchild but first little girl.
Doc Martin? Right am off to have a look, back later.
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Where is he Pen? Can't find him. x
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Hello Everybody
Thanks Annie, Would 've forgotten Doc Marten if you hadn't said.
Our channels still not set right but Mr Seza says it's all sorted so who am I to argue!
I've got at admit, have read quite a lot of The Book -am a quick reader, sorry. Am really enjoying it. Thinks it's safe to say Mr Evans has learnt a lot over the years.
Haven't got into X factor at all, any one worth watching?
Seza xx
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Gonna do Come Dine With Me at 9 on +1. With a Wispa Gold!
Because I'm worth it!
Deevs
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Doc M - 9pm ITV1
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Just a thought.
CLP may be on his book tour, but he's not gone on holiday so maybe, just maybe, we might get the odd blog from The Big Fella Himself this week ....
Just a thought ....?
Deevs
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I wondered that, Deevs. Technically he's still working this week so.....
Mind you, if he's going to tell tales of his signings and there are bloggers going, is this a good idea?
Seza xxxx
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Bums, we've got STV - bleedin' Thunderball! xx
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Snap Annie, except we have 3 girls and 1 boy. Let us know when she arrives
P'raps the Doc is not on in your region. Bums as you would say!
Pen xx
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Ooo, a pair of bums Pen. xx
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Hey everyone ...
all sweated out with the ironing ....etc!!!
phew ..hate it !!!!
Billie xxx
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Got so much done this morning I've kind of ground to a halt now. Will have to finish ironing tomorrow.
Anyone doing anything exciting this week?
Seza xx
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nope not at the mo !!!! work and work , oh and work !!! and will throw in a bit of work at weekend too!!!!!
otherwise nothing special!!!!!
*sigh*
Billie xxxx
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I'm working all week too but have got a meeting with my colleagues on Wednesday. Normally I'm on my own in my ickle office so it'll be nice to see other people. lol
Seza xxx
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Hi chaps ! Watching Doc Martin so once done - d/washer loaded, then I'll be back.
Must say however - Crumpy - I am soooooooo sorry - All Mr B's fault - I should have been driving you to Norwich and at least we would have had a laugh getting lost together like I did in Brizz. Nice industrial estates btw Brizz - and closed roads thanks to half marathon!!!!
Beezer xx
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awww!!!! we need a cyber bit of cake to cheer us up ????
wanna know what we did to have to work!!!! never did anyone any harm ..hey Seza??
Billie xxx
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Awwww y'know Seza .....
Go to work, bit of Facebooking, bit of blogging, a few texts, a few emails - probably to/from bloggers (demanding bunch!!!), squeeze in a bit more Facebooking, check my Hotmail, play some music, bit of Goth dancing round the office, check the blog, drink some coffee, bit more dancing, may re-pimp me desk (not done that since Friday!) ..... and even possibly (drum roll please ....) a bit of WORK!
;-)
Deevs
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Phew Deevs ... you just made me knackered reading that!!!!! LOL!!
xxxxx
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Billie, don't know, thought it was my turn to come back as a millionaire this time
Deevs, take it easy, you haven't put any lunch hours in there!
Seza xxx
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I'll be doing some of my 6hr week tomorrow - it's a hard life, eh?
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no chance me facebooking in work ..not allowed mobby phone in kitchen!!! :(
so havta cram it in on tea break!!!
xxxxx
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Must say, Doc Martins beside manner really hasn't improved with age! lol
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