Yesterday morning...
...I found myself sitting in a spot in the garden, which was already whispering to me this is the spot from where I shall contemplate what has gone on in my life, before finally saying goodbye...Over several years of happy retirement first hopefully...
And do you know what? I didn't mind one bit. In fact it was a sincerely calming and liberating moment.
It does of course mean we can never sell the house. D'oh.
In other news, one of my waking thoughts was: are there still SPUD-U-LIKES? Because I haven't seen one for ages.
44 DRIVE TIMES to go - and counting.
CLP
2009
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CLP - thanks for the welcome and early morning blog!
If its any consolation i know where I want my ashes scattered and I'm not yet 30 - but then I have always planned ahead ;-)
Glad to see you had a great weekend - we are still waiting to know what you have planned for my birthday - and the drive time big goodbye party.
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Morning Christoff,
If you intend to sit in the garden and contemplate what has gone on in your life....you're gonna need more than several years if the contents of your book are anything to go by.
Add to that - how many more memories will be stored away in the old noggin between now and retirement.
You probably need to retire next year!
Hope not though.
Hope the glorious weather over the Chilterns is spreading as far as your garden.
Rips
x
PS - Enough with the car pictures.....I cannae take it no more!
PPS - I have seen a SPUD-U-LIKE recently, gawd knows where though!
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Morning Chris
It sounds like you are in harmony with life and that is wonderful place to be!
I think you will look back and have plenty of moments to think about and fill your thoughts - perhaps you will occassionaly blog about them.
It is quite good thinking of of us entering our 3rd age together.....
C
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Morning Christoph, what lovely thoughts on this beautiful autumnal morning. I want to say I have taken you to bed with me over the last 2 weeks and it's been terrific! THE BOOK of course and I'm nearing the end but I don't want it to end and I don't want to have to wait a whole year for more of you. What's a gal to do?!?!
Spud-u-likes? No idea if they're still around.
Morning everyone else.
Pen xx
pee ess
Beezer and Mr B, HAPPY SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to you both XX
Billie, HAPPY ANIVERSARY also, to you and Mr Billie xx
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Hey Rips, baggy and cathmel...&CLP
It is nice having a special spot. A few years ago I told my son I'd like my ashes scattered at a beach where there are cliffs and rockpools but wanted bits of me over it all. He solved the problem by suggesting he attach my ashes to a helium balloon & take pot shots at it as it floated above waves!!
As you can tell, he was devastated at the thought of my passing :)
Hope everyone has a nice contemplative Monday.
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"44 DRIVE TIMES to go - and counting."....I guess that's the number of shows left I'll listen to. I missed JW for ages but really liked you at the same time. Grew to love you, still love JW. However, judging by shows during your absence recently and, indeed, other times, I could never grow to like, let alone love, SM. So it's goodbye from her and goodbye from me.
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morning Jules - kids dont you just love them!!!
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Hi Jules,
How thoughtful! Haha
I would like mine scattered on Coombe Hill. It's just down the road with views over most of the Chilterns and next door to Chequers.
I love the idea of keeping an eye on the incumbent Prime Minister.
PS - Sorry to those who dislike it....but
CLP has just posted a pic on Twitter from his garage overlooking some sunbathed lawns with his 250GT in the foreground and a lap top on his desk - his words:
"Oh oh - here we go again. Part deux - day one. Nervous and excited."
The next book begins......can't wait!
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Chris,
Wasn't Waynetta Slob's daughter called Spudulika...?
Editors were fab but the other half wasn't all that impressed "I don't get it" she said...Hearing just about returning to normal now...
Nic
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You should have taken me Nic....bear that in mind next time eh!
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EEEk
Just turned to wrong page in diary & thought I was meant to be somewhere else this morning but it's ok that's not until next week so breathe........................
And Happy anniversary to Mr & MRs Beez & mr & Mrs Billie
Spud-u-like? Haven't a clue if they're still around but now you've mentioned it, could really fancy one
44 Drivetimes & we get to wake up with you, I am really looking forward to that on the dark winter mornings. If that doesn't brighten us up, nothing will
Right, gardener here, contractor with skip here (causing much scurrying of old ladies who thought it was coming tomorrow), book club man here later - phew! I never see this many people at work. I shall be overcome
And best of all, Mini Blog Fiesta this evening.
Yippee
Hasta la vista Blog Dudes!!
Seza xXx
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Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Beez and Mrs Billie.
Rips,
You must have seen the SPUD-U-LIKE when you were on your travels at the weekend!
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oh and good mornin' all
Especially to young Daniel and Lyndyloo
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Good morning everyone!
Thank you so much for all your kind words of congratulations for me & my boy. You're right, he is gawjus... and teeny... and wonderful. He's everything I ever wanted but didn't realise.
Thank you for all your support during my pregnancy and I promise to keep you updated on his progress but I may be quite busy for a while... talking of which I must go and watch him some more...
Talk soon
Luv
Lyndyloo
Daniel & Booboo (who's been a superstar!)
-x-x-x-
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Maaaaaaaaawin'!
Been up since half five dong gawd knows what and now at the green desk for the rest of the day til Riba Riba Blog Nachos tonight!
Can I have a pinata please ..... ?!?!
Started The Book last night, so now it's my turn to go to bed with CLP and his Top 10s. Loving the format, and can really hear CLP's voice as I read - so very very important with autobiogs, dontchyafink!?
As for a spot to be scattered ...... The Emirates Stadium would be nice, if any of you are still around reading my ramblings when I shuffle off this mortal coil.
Ta!
Reet, clocks need altering in this ere office o'mine.
Deevs
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nobody does it better
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Good norning all this lovely sunny day,
Chris I hope that you are going to be around for many more years yet.
Me woodland burial dont wont to be put in any concrete jugle.
Happy aniversary to Beez And also to Billie ,hope you both have a lovely day .
Got two grandboys arriving this morning so I just might take them out to lunch or do somthing as it's to nice to be indoors
Hope you all have a nice day .
Bridge .xxx.
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Jungle ...
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Morning Thunder,
Can't have been there.
Those ovens need electricity!!!
Actually - I think it was Norwich.
Rips
x
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Mornin' Plato.
Ah yes. Contemplatin' the navel at the bottom of me own garden (which is actually a graveyard overlookin' the Irish Sea, next stop Morecambe, hurrah,) in Termonfeckin, County Louth, is exactly where I want to pop me clogs. Then once they've filleted me a bit, the GD can take what remains and chuck it off the Empire State Building to the tune of Blaze Away. Hurrah can't wait. Er..no, hang on.. hm.
As for Spud-U-Like.. it's alive an' well an' in Limerick. Where there's also a Chinese takeaway called Soon Fatt. Marvellous.
Clodagh.xx
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Not seen a spuulike for ageeeeez, but i think subway may just be going for global domination somehow.
And as for Wayne and Waynette ..... it's browwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn!
x
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Morning Chris,
It's good to have these things sorted out in advance, like where you are going to spend eternity! As for spudulikes (didn't Victoria Wood do a sketch on those once? Something about a potato filling! Made me chuckle at the time).
Happy Anniversary to Beez and Billie and a Happy Birthday to my Big Brother (46 today), I am sure he won't mind me telling everyone that.
Really sorry I can't make the mini blog meet tonight, I could just do with some fajitas (sp). Let's try and sneek another one in before the dreaded "C" word!
Beautiful day in Kent, although I am feeling slightly wobbly today! My head seems to follow a few seconds after my body - what's that all about.
Love
AliB
xx
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Rips,
After the weekend you had, I think Wolverhampton would have been the last place you would want to be, Editors or otherwise...
Nic
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Hi Chris,
Lot to think about in today's blog! I know MrS and I are still "relatively young" at 52 and 55, but time is moving on and one has to face the fact that the main part of our lives together (33 years) has passed. It's a very sobering thought ..... pass the wine, please!
Lyndyloo: I am so happy for you - Daniel has arrived, and you are over the moon! How fantastic that you could blog today - you already sound a very "together" mummy! Enjoy it all, it's an incredible journey through life.
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Beez - 25 years, a very special landmark! And also congrats to Mr & Mrs Billie.
Re: Spud-U-Likes: I could never eat a baked potato with a filling. I like the potato, but any filling must be on the side - ham & tomato or prawns and salad. Can't imagine eating one with baked beans! Aaarrggh!
Happy Monday everyone.
C xx
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Has no one else googled Spud-U-Like? No? Only me then.
Am glad to see Spud-U-Like still going strong in Baaaasildn, scene of many teeange raids on the Top Shop Bargain Rail!!
Also, if there are 44 Drivetimes left, that takes us clear through to Christmas Eve (sorry Beez). Wasn't Chris having another week off before then? Good news if he's not!
D'yer know what? I think I need to get out more!! ;-)
Seza (crawling back under rock) xXx
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I am happy to confirm that there is still a Spud-U-Like at the Merry Hill Centre in Dudley.
Other comestibile provision choices are also available :-)
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the merry hill was my fav place to go as a small child and a teenager when I was visiting the midlands - glad to hear its still going strong ;-)
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just slept through a whole day - hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha
just woke up (6.30pm) after a massive night on the tile here in Taiwan - met some amazing peeps last night - had pizza (yummy) drank waaaaaaaaay too much beer that was paid for by my agent, watched the footie (still can't recall who won - Liverpool or the villains of Manc?), managed (somehow) to find my hotel again and then sank into bed.....a slept through the whole day...luckily no meetings to attend today.
Brill.
Also had a senior moment this evening - bought myself some noodles in a bowl - like a pot noodle (other filthy msg snacks are available) - and had a hell of a time getting the wrapping off....does this happen to everyone? Noticed it happening a lot lately - that CD I bought - a packet of crisps - my last girlfriend - huge trouble unwrapping them.....
EJR
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Morning All - thanks all for reminding me !!! :(
Changed my mind about ashes and stuff Christoph - gonna be hacked to pieces for medical science (nice for a Monday A?)
Good to find a spot to sit and contemplate though, and why would you want to move?
Merry Hill just had some sort of facelift I think Baggy - may be worth another visit.
Nic - you Wolverhampton?
I have sooooo got to have a baked spud for lunch !!
Beezer xx
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Norty EJR ! Told you - old age !!!!
Beez xx
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EJR,
The alcohol and senior moment may be related perhaps? Not at all jealous of you though...you bar steward!
When you can't undo your other half's bra with a flick of your fingers, then you know you are getting on a bit...
Nic
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Beezer,
No but close - Cannock - the least worst part of!
Nic
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Nic - you wouldn't like to bring me tea and biccies next time I am parked on the M6 would you ? Nothing wrong with Cannock - some of it!!depends 'ow yow look at eet !!
Beez xx
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Like I wasn't having trouble concentratin as it was .....!
x
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Nic - I have family in Cannock
Beez - we have to come to Middle wales bit in the next fews weeks to see mr bp's family that live in the valeeys - maybe we will go via Merry hill?
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Beez,
A Friday night in Cannock is a sight to behold, one which is becoming a distant memory, fortunately! Cannock Chase is lovely and of course the bit where I live. M6 - avoid at all costs, other roads are available.
Nic
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Crumbs - I have family up there too Nic.
Grandparents - Burntwood
Aunt and Uncle - Norton Canes backing on to Chasewater
Anyway must dash as I was just about to book tickets to Aberdeen, but the cheapo firm don't fly Monday or Tuesday and the others are ridiculously expensive, so I'm loading up the Beast and driving....you never know what some days will bring do ya?
Get your motor running.........
Rips
x
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Hi everyone!
Just a sneaky hi and bye to let Seza and Deevs know I will be leaving work at 6 so will get to you as quick as I can
laters! FA-hiTA!
debs
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Baggy - it's lovely in Cannock really. Very friendly people.
Rips - It's a small world. I used to live in Burntwood when I was first married. I know it well, especially some hostelries (I'm sure that's spelt wrong!) Norton Canes - which is famous for having Europe's first ever drive through chemist!
Nic
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Morning All,
Happy Anniversary to Beez and Billie (and Mr Beez and Mr Billie of course!)!!
Spud-U-like.....the one in Chester was still there last time I was......but that was a couple of years ago!
Icky day here, which means I can't ignore the pile of washing to be folded by staying outside!
Tea first tho...anybody else?
ebx
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I think her bra was broken or something ...lol ...just reminded me of the time I kinkily (well i thought so) used a pair of scissors to cut off a previouls GFs bra only to get shouted at, slapped and then dumped whilst discovering that they are not so cheap...oh...the days :)
have good road trip Rips!
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Rob - behave!
;-)
Debs s- see ya tonight ... faHIta indeed!
All Bloggers orf to Liddypool - please check your FB mails ASAP.
Ta.
Me
xxxx
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Nic - I wish it was smaller - Aberdeen is miles away
EJR - Speechless! Cheers
Anyone know any good Youth Hostels in Scotland.....Haha!
Rips
x
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Good morning all and a HUGE congratulations to Lyndyloo and Booboo and an even bigger WELCOME TO THE WORLD to Daniel!!
Haven't been blogging for a while (turned into Queen Lurker of Lurkersville) but just had to come on to congratulate you all. Enjoy every minute!!
Hope everyone is well and happy
Much love
T xxx
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hello again SST :)
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oooooooooooooooooo Bridge thank you thank you thank you!
I have just had the prettiest flowers delivered to me
Thank you Bridge - you are a sweetie xx
Beezer xx
Will take a pic and put on fb tonight when I go onxx
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Hi all
CLP - I have places like taht in my Mum's garden, just nice to chill out in a quiet corner.
I think there's a Spud U Like in the Trafford Centre, and in the Manchester Arndale.
Deev, think I've managed to get the drift of your message before FB crashed yet again, and have hopefully emailed you??
Don't envy you that journey Rips, drive safely!
Lyndy, well done for blogging so soon, and glad you and baby Daniel are home. I haven't been able to access the photo's properly yet.
Happy Anniversary to Beez and Billie - I see it did eventually get through last night - having all sorts of issues with laptop and phone everything seems to disappear at the moment.
Anyway, have come back to an enormous pile of work, so nose the grind etc etc...
JG x
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Afternoon all
Long time lurker, finally joining in ;)
Didn't Christoff say that the brakfast show starts on 11 Jan 10, does that mean the 44 shows include some after that C thing?
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andy - welcome to the glorious madness that is blogdom!
EJR - you are so naughty
Welcome & congratualtions to all that have wonderful life events occuring
Cleaned my windows there is nothing like a little low autumn sun shine to make you realise how grotty the windows actually look!!
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Happy happy happy!!
I've got an interview next week......is it too early to get nervous????
ebx
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Oh Eb - well done - dont get nervous lovely - just be prepared - know about the job and company, and be your lovely self!
debswhosnotreallyhere
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Who said that!!
Ta Debs
ebx
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Hi All,
Just caught up with blog and many congratulations to Lyndy and Daniel - lovely pics Lyndy, he's beautiful.
Happy Silver Anniversary Beez and Mr.B, and happy anniversary Billie and her Mr B - hope you have a lovely day.
Good luck for next week Ebb x
Darce x
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What I love about this blog is all the positivity - it is a giant family.
Happy anniversary beesmum and billie (and partners)
Eb - we have a pretty good track record of getting jobs on this blog - so don't be nervous - it's not an interview for a job - its a place to visit somewhere that you are going to be working at soon ;-)
PS - reading a book called 'how to manage employees from hell' on the train - its getting me some funny looks but giving me some good advice - although in most cases its sack them!!!!!!
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LOL Baggy - I experienced similar funny looks when I was reading "Sex In Elizabethan England" on the train en route to a Brum blog meet!
Rampant lot they were too!
And the Elizabethans .....
Deevs
x x x
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Hi all
Eb, good Luck for next week, some very good advice here already
See you later debswhosnotreallyhere
Am having a witchy woman morning here. Doesn't happen to me often but the plumber rang me because he thought I'd sent him a message. I hadn't but I had been about to call him about a job here.
Then my electrician called into the site. Never does that on the off chance but did today. I really needed him to call by but hadn't rung his office yet.
Now, I really should ring that man who needs to bring me a cheque for a million squids??????
Seza xxx Is it nearly Halloween again??
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I may have mentioned this already but I am having a dry, non-alcohol month in October, so I will be very glad indeed once Halloween arrives! Saved me a fair few quid also though so far this month!
Nic
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good luck with that Nic - but I tend to think that the world may end tomorrow - and I for one would like to see it with a hangover - are you saving for something special?
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I thought I would like to challenge myself to see if I could do it. So far so good. I could do with saving some in lieu of the job I won't have from next Monday!
Nic
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Afternoon each
Firstly...HUGE congratulations to Lyndy and of course..welcome to Daniel...fair put a big grin on my face did that news.. enjoy getting to know each other..xx
Secondly..happy anniversary to Beez and Mr Beez (glad he likes his ebook thingy!) and also to Billie and Mr Billie..x
Thirdly(gonna stop now or we`ll be at 50 before i know it!)..feel like ive been off here for forever and its only been a few day..withdrawals are not good (note to self...find life!)
Ebb,good luck with job..liking SBP advice!
AF..big hugs..x
Welcome back to EJR,Tins,Pip,.yay (will message you on FB!), and any other returners..and welcome to the newbies..
Oh heck..this could take some time so just gonna say, normal service just about resumed so will try and catch you all later!
Keep ploughing through that Monday..
mSc x
PS - thanks to Deev for not spoiling the concert..but feel free to tell all as i`m sure it will just make me even more excited for Fri!
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Scary Mary moment .....
Just tottered up to the post box at lunchtime to post something (it may reach its destination by about East 2010 if I'm lucky!) and on the way back I walked past a house that has a HOLLY WREATH on the door!
What on earth is THAT about!?!?!
as you were .....
Deevs
x x x
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PS - Spud-u-like...Nic beat me to it but always reminds me of Harry Enfield..genius!
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Scoobs
Take a hat. Billy-Joe likes hats. Very much. And be prepared to dance. And get on your feet. And hear lots and lots and lots of profanity (but in a good way!), and sing, and if you're near the front he might even get you up on the stage to sing with him.
Yeh really!
I honestly did have The Time Of My Life!
BasketCase Deevs
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i wanna go again now .....
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Fanks Deevs..very much looking forward to it..but now i need to buy a hat! and i believe there may still be tickets available for said gig in Manchester on Fri night...dare ya!
mSc x
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don't tempt me!
but getting from Norf Essex to Manc Land from 5.30pm in time for Billy-Joe is a bit of a big arsk!
just kidnap him for me and i can play with him whence in loverpool in 11 sleeps time!
x x x x
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lol...i`ll have had my fill in 11 sleeps if i kidnap him so he`ll be all yours..although i cant promise he`ll be good for anything...! hee hee..
off now before i turtley lower the tone..!
mSc x
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Yo CLP & ALL Blog Men/ Women.... No Offence Meant Ter Women Thatta Put Men Before Women... Ok I'll Change It Ter ALL Blog Women/ Men Noot Thatta Mean Ter Offend Any Men Az Ave Now Put Men Last... Or INDEED Women Az Some May Feel If A Put Women First And Men Last Then Men Will Be Most Fresh In The Mind, Noot Women And Thus Women Are Forgooten About, But Then If A Put Men First And Women Last Then Any Blog Men Might Be Offended That Their First And Noot Last!!!!!
Tell Yer What Scrub The Men/ Women/ Women/ Men Bit... I'll Start Again.....
Yo CLP & ALL Of The Blog.....
Bingo Star ere....
CLP - A most interesting blog.... but a shame about noot being able ter sell the 'ouse because of the spot in the garden!!!!!
All a can say iz do noot worry!!!!
If ever yer wanter sell the 'ouse a might be most interested if the price iz wreet, az a now, sorry know, it's 'ad one careful celebrity owner.... in fact VERY careful the way yer treat yer garden/ retreat inter yer garden.... Plus a would be more than 'appy ter allow yer access ter the above mentioned area/ spot of the garden..... in fact it would be a pleasure ter ave a celeb come and visit me garden on a regular basis - know what am sayin'!!!!!!
If yer do know what am sayin'.... yer now, sorry know, more than a now, sorry know, az a 'aven't gotta clue what am on talkin' about!!!!!!!!!!
Chow!
PS - A 'ope all 'ad a nice weekend!!!!!!
A didn't though....... I spent the weekend in trouble.... i'll tell all termozza!!!!!!!!
GOURANGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ave gootta a 'eadache!!!!!!!!!
Bye!
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The blog sleeps....or is it just that mine hasn't updated? - nothing from 3.04 to 4.22....zzzz
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Bingo wore everyone out Nic!
x
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Noooooooooooo - it's getting dark !! Don't like it waaaaagh
Beezer xx
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Hello Blog Peeps
Don't like the dark either Beez, hope you have safe journey home!
Did Bingo go to lie down in a dark room or was that just everyone else.
Am thinking nachos & spicy wings & chimichangas &........am trying to take CLPs' advice & not eat anything til we go out, tummy rumbly!!
Laters
Seza xXx
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Seza
We need to steer Debs AWAY from anything chillified. I can't have another Brizzle on me hands!
See you in 2 hours.
Me
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Dark is depressing :(
I wish I lived nearer to Essex, I really fancy enchiladas tonight, but can't see me getting there in time!
JG x
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Go JG, we'll take our time!!
Deevs, Not Chillified in Mexcian restaurant? Could be a challenge but I'm up for it!
Me Too xXx
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Not even with a JakeyJetPack?
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shall i bring a camera?
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JG - I fancy them too but need to interview a cleaner at 7 - and go to the gym as at the weekend my mum said that I had out on weight and that it suited me - so back to the gym for me :-(
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ha ha ha Seza - sensor light doesn't come on until I'm half way down the path!!!!
Joy of joys - I have just been told - iron reserved for you in Worcs - you can pick up tonight when you take the post !(7 miles away!!) I must have slave stamped on my head !
Beezer xx
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Hello .............. hurry up home .......... its getting dark folks
Have had a nice lazy day off work, and trotted round the shops in Manc with Mr MC .
Happy anniversary to Mr & Mrs Beez and Mr & Mrs Billie. Have a nice evening .
Deevs, Seza and Debs, have a nice evening, sounds good.
JG , ooh first day back at work , yuk , glad you had a nice week off, the pictures were lovely .
Nic, glad you liked the Editors, gonna put the new album on my Christmas list.
Bye for now
MC xxx
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Is that wise Deevs!!
Best I go & do me hair
XxX
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naaaaaaaaaaaaaah to the camera. they're all set on max Mb and i can't suss out how to put on a lower res for FB!
Hard luck folks - you'll have to find something else for your dartboards!
Deevs
x x x
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Oh gwon Deevs - dying to see Debs doing a Mexican wave with her fork again !!!!
Beez xx
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lol!! that was jolly funny, weren't it!?!
I'm such a girl ....
x
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Deev
Pah - Luddite!
Rips
who is some distance north of the Watford Gap and listening to Ken Bruce's auto biography which, whilst good is slightly more matter of fact than Chris'.
X
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You know me soooooooooo well!
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... altho in my luddite defence, i am good at blootoofing. i even rememberererer to charge it up!
Deevs, outta here
x x x
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Deev #61
For goodness sake dont go to Gloucester. They have their "C" lights up already!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The labour costs are cheaper in October apparently.
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Sorry folks, took me long enough to get home! It seems forever since I last drove in the dark, although it can't be!!
First day back was...interesting, as usual tonnes of emails and loads of stuff dumped in my cupboardto deal with.
Deev, my photos are always set at max res, but they still upload to FB - apparently FB "adjusts" them automatically.
JG x
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Bingo love what on earth happened at the weekend? Can't wait to hear more!
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Methinks Bingo is always in trouble with someone!!
Oops, just realised we are completely out of dog food, Mr JG not happy about having to stop on the way home!! Thought we had another 6 tins in the "study" aka junk hole!
JG x
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Evening chaps - just taking 5 whilst spag bol bubbling - need to get on to fb and it wont let me at the mo!
Thunder !!! Noooooo !! going down there to put the whole town on the norty step! Went to take post tonight (refused to pick up iron!!) and temp on car said 14 deg. outside! Sincerely hope they haven't switched on yet!
JG - first time tonight since had car been in it for any time in the dark (I wasn't actually driving all the time - chatting on hands free but parked up anyway) Tend to do that if conversation can be distracting!!! Didn't realise - like a plane cockpit with all the lights!!!
Cath - I'm curious too - like a disaster zone is our Bingo!!!
Just off to see if I can get on fb and have a stir of me sauce - laters...
Beezer xx
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Cor blimey, its such a mild night outside. Just been for a lovely run in the moonlight. Got home and sat in the garden, got me noculars out so i could have a good look at the moon. Really shiny and bright tonight .
Hope everyone is ok and managed to get home ok in the dark.
MC xx
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Hi MC, it is mild isn't it!
Sorry, but won't be joining you in any running though!
Bez, my car seems to have a life of it's own in the dark, wing mirrors that move when reversing to aid vision, and the appropriate front fog light comes on to help see where to park when in 1st gear and turning the steering wheel! Oh, and still can't turn the passenger seat seat-belt thing off, even a wine box deserves a seatbelt accordingly to Mercedes apparently!!
Mind you, can't fault them on that I suppose!! lol
JG x
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JG,
Mercedes seem to have got their priorities right then !
Called at the Audi garage on saturday, had to lock myself in the car, there were some serious beauties calling to me .
MC x
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Aye Carumba
I have had a lovely evening with Debs & Deevs and the advantage to arranging a restaurant 5 mins from home is I'm already here with my feet up!
Debs says hi to all but wi fi at hotel in meltdown so out of contact (personally I think it's an excuse to spend an uninterrupted evening with Edward Cullen of Twilight fame!)
Seza xxx
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Hi Seza, glad you had a great evening!
Was truly jealous, but had a seafood lasagne instead courtesy of ELH!!
JG x
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MC, I'm not allowed to go to the Audi garage with Mr JG anymore!!
Amyway, off to watch Life!!
JG x
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JG sounds nice
I had potato skins & a "Chimichanga" Huge great refried tortilla thing wiv rice & beans & salsa!! Am stuffed,
Will put some pics on fb in a mo
Did you have to share your dinner with the dog?
Seza xXx
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Dudess!
You beat me home - pah!
Yep, was a lovely evening: fantastic company, equally fantastic food and super-duper Pellegrino for drinkies! I had nachos with salsa dip to start, then chicken fajitas with a side of black beans, and then .....
DRUMROLL please .....
The World's BIGGEST profiterole.
And it was all luverly!
Deevs
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peeeeeeeeees: Rips - I'm always nice hon!! x
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NOt only home. Have put pics on fb!!
Rips, bet you wish you weren't heading Aberdeen now!!
Seza xXx
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After the Roast Beef dinner I've just eaten. Bridge of Allan is the only place I want to be.
Sounds like you had a great laugh....Good times!
Rips
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Evening each
Calling from my office in the spare room - Halloooooooo.
Oh Chris, only 44 to go - who's taking over from you on Drivetime? Does everyone else know? Sorry, can't keep up. Have been on Arran all weekend and just home. Anyone looking for a weekend away - go to Arran - lovely place, lovely people.
xxx
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Rips, Don't envy you driving to Aberdeen. My friends moved there 2 years ago & is a nightmare. Live 15 mins from Stansted but no flights!! Hours to drive, train costs a fortune, have to wait for them to come see us.
Seza xxx
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PS: Just saw Rips post. Bridge of Allan is my shopaholic friend's fave place in the world!!
xxx
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Lovely pics girls, glad you had a good time!!
Have just watched Life, and now have to save Flintoff (yes, he's still alive)! from Finlay who has just noticed him again!
Night all!
JG x
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Night all
Am going to turn this gadget off now
Sleep Well
Seza xXx
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Hi everyone just trying to catch up as i have just come back from a lovely long weekend away at the Cotwolds. Beez thankyou so much for your suggestions of places to visit we managed to get to the Slaughters, Stow on the wold, Broadway,Bourton on the Water, Chipping Camden and we did see the view from Fish Hill all were amazing, it is such a pretty area.
Congratultions Lyndy well done and of course to Beez and Billie on their anniversaries.
Love Loli
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Hi Annie, It was dark when I arrived and will be dark when I leave - so I'll take your word for it xxx
Seza - thanks to Ken Bruce and a break for the drivetime show. The drive was painless and as I enjoy driving, actually quite enjoyable.
Ken's book is a grower with more detail being given the further you get into it.
It is in stark contrast to Lamb Pie's rip roaring, high energy and enthusiastically read audiobook.
CLP really brought his story alive though, and I would recommend a listen even if you bought the book!
Rips
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Evening chaps - watching Norton cos there's a rumour Bublé will be on!!! Yee har !!!
Those pics are brill Seza and that monster profiterole! should be censored. Reminds me - the one time I went to a slimming club -if you have to choose a sweet - profiterole - approx 80 cals - Not that one!!!! Definitely one to be shared!
Loli - so pleased you enjoyed the Cotswolds - tis indeed a pretty area.
Rips - you amaze me! I enjoy driving but goodness me!! that is one heck of a trip! Used to prefer the 2 to 6 am drive rather than day tho - roads so lovely and quiet!!! Not done for a while tho'.
JG - good to hear Flintoff still with us! Just discovered it has rained - left patio open - so warm tonight - muddy paws all over lounge carpet ! Joy!!
MC - keep away from that garage!
Annie - wondered where you were !! All this retirement time - was about to call missing persons!
Off to download pic of Bridges lovely flowers on fb - bless you sweetie - so kind xx
Beezer xx
Big hugs to one who knows why xxxxxxxx Thanks hon xxxxxx
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Yeeeeeeeeeeesssssssss Bubble on Norton !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my !!!!!!!!
Beez xxxx
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Gawjus !!!!
Beez xx
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Oh I say Bublé is a norty boy!!!! Hot interview !!!!!
Beez - gone all - phew!!!!!!
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Really gone now!!! Nite night smiley peeps
Beez xx
Is that a record last 5 posts!???
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Hey Beez,
I am listening to Chris on Richard Bacon's show.
There needs to be a format for him to behave like he has tonight on a regular basis.
He has absolutely stolen the show in all of the best senses.
Chris, seriously....you need to take that version of you to another show.
PS - I've been following Mr Bacon for ages on Twitter and am a member of the part of the show he is throwing the party for tonight...but still need to know how he has more followers than Fry?
Rips
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Bottoms Rips - missed it - Bacon on 5 Live?? (Ithink) is it still on?
Beez xx
Still here cos dog looks so peaceful - don't want to disturb! Crossed paws n all!
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Morning all from the wide awake club!
Chris listened to you on 5 Live - Brilliant!
Happy Anniversay to Mr and Mrs B-smum and Mr and Mrs Billie xx
Rips - hope you had a safe and journey to Aberdeen.
Off to watch Buble's interview on Norton!
Have a good all.
Mary xx
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Obviously not as wide awake as I thought!
Of course that should have read....Have a good day all!
M xx
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Hey Ho Let's Go!
Tis Chewsday ..... one day closer to Loverpool blog meet: hurrah!
Thanks to all concerned for sending me your email addy's - hopefully you've received (or will when I get to the fun factory!) the menu for 7th November - just let me know what you wanna nibble ASAP so I can email the order through. I think there's about 20 of us - this could be the inaugural Musical Chairs Blog Meet to make sure we all get to catch up with eachother proper!
I think I must have done too much talking last night - I've woken up with jaw ache this morning. How weird is that?!?
So today ..... a couple of small quotes to get out and then it's Database, Database, Database all the way.
Oh the joy!
Catch y'all laters dudes!
Deevski
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good morning all,
Not as bright this moning here but hoping it gets better ,they said it would.
Was in bed by ten last night so feeling redy for the day ahead .
Hope yous all have a good one .
Take cake . Bridge xxx
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Oooh thanks Bridge, I'd love a slice. Chocolate for me please!
Ta ta Lin x
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GR - very funny
Cheesecake for me please ;-)
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I'd like Lemon Drizzle please!!
Mind you after last night might save it for tea time.
Good food, Good company, good laughs!!
Must do it again soon!
Right head down, work, work, work!!!
Laters
Seza xXx
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Oooo know - not sweet this time of day - bacon buttie brown sauce for me!
Ta
just diving in to say thanks for a lovely evening ladies - I can confirm that Deevs profitarole was indeed the biggest in the world!
And seza - I did indeed enjoy the company of Edward C and finished the book! Bring on #3!
laters
debs
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Am worried about self.
Have downloaded some Jamie Cullum and some Michael Buble.
Am I mellowing?
Deevs
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Morning all - bit grey and mucky here but hopefully it will cheer up.
Loads to do again today so onwards and upwards and lets hope the phone is a bit quieter today.
ha ha ha Deevski - you have been around me too much !! Right cheeky chappie Bublé on the box last night!!! Just don't swerve towards Sinatra and Crosby - that's a mellow too far !!!
Laters smiley peeps
Beezer xx
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Perry Como???
NEW BLOG ....
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TYPICAL - NEW BLOG
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