The Beach.
The beach is a state of mind, where we escape from the must to the maybe and what if, where thoughts may be lightly etched on the shore or sculpted in the sand, admired and commented on by others, then swept away by the waves or jumped on by small children of all ages...
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Morning all - I just happen to have made some chocolate brownies for work so I'll leave some on the NCM bar on my way. Don't really want to leave the lovely warm sunshine here for the grey and the rain.......
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Morning goss, clear, bright, white and slppery underfoot here in the East. Thanks, I'll save a CB for elevenses.
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i!
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It's a bit like that here, DIYman - slippery, but no actual 'i's ...
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SOMEBODY'S TAKEN THELMA!!!
We're somewhat distraught. Housekeeping are helping in the hunt.
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Zat you Eddie?
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Morning All.
What, no coffee? Mind you the Beach has been a bit quiet of late, I'll put the pot on (yes, it will suit me, I shall wear it at a jaunty angle).
Had a bit of an Eddie of a day yesterday when I returned to work after being off ill for a few days. Suffice it to say I returned to a veritable forest of e-mails, which through judicious use of the 'mark read' > 'delete' options I managed to reduce by two thirds before even opening one! However, with everything else that hadn't been done because I wasn't there to do it, I didn't have time to visit the old Beach. It's nice to know you're invaluable!
;o) []
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Sid (4) Slippery: A bit like a slipper
Does anyone know of a way to make weekends last longer? I have a feeling that mine's going to disappear in a haze...
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I would like to announce that I will NOT be working this weekend.
Saturday: Christmas event at Kirby Hall, with mummers and medieval musicians.
Sunday: singing with Fete Accompli in the Picture Gallery at Belvoir Castle (the room with the famous portrait of Henry VIII).
Note to self: wrap up warm for both days!
Kettle's on. Who's for a cuppa??
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FF - the best way I have found to make weekends last longer is to redefine the term "weekend". For example, Friday is typically seen as the start of the weekend, so that can be included. Therefore Thirsday is almost the weekend and may be included as well. Finally, Monday is really a continuation of the weekend, as you'll still be suffering the effects of it, so count that as well. That all makes a "weekend" of five days, and a working week of just two days.
Either that or you'll have to spend a precious days annual leave!
Any tea left in the pot?
;o) []
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anyone want chip butties for lunch?
sorry, I haven't been frogging as much as I would have liked. Various sons and grandchildren and Mrs DiY have been struck down with this 'nasty little virus, that is sweeping Norfolk so we are all a bit under the weather.
And on top of that a dear family member died at six this morning after battling cancer. To say we are gutted would be an under statement, he was a 'totally froopy and nice guy' and will be very sadly missed.
DiY :-(
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DiY, Thoughts etc with you. Don't think I need to add more than that.
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{{frugs}}} DiY.
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Sorry to hear your sad news DIY, deepest sympathies.
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Condolences, DiY, and always worse when these things happen at this time of the year. If it's any consolation (on a different front) I'm now battling yet ANOTHER lurgy, the second in three weeks, and have had to resort to antibiotics. I just hope I manage to be well for Christmas as we've a lot of entertaining to do, beginning next weekend .....
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Karen, I'm trying to come to terms with your news.
Have you checked the waste bins? Not saying that she's been thrown away deliberately, but these things happen .....
And Eddie still hasn't posted her here yet. Will it end up as an 'In Memoriam', I wonder?
I shan't sleep tonight with the worry of it.
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Sorry to hear your news DIYxx
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Any sign of Thelma yet, Karen?
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forget Thelma what about Scooby and Shaggy
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Forget about all of them! Where have Jack and Vera gone?
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Fifi 9, Which mummers are performing? I assume you saw my advent picture.
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David (21) : Sorry, the invitation is not specific on the matter of mummers. I'll let you know after we've been, if you like. I doubt they've come all the way from Hertfordshire though. Let alone Turkey. ;o)
DIY (11) : Oh you poor loves. Have a big Fifi {{{{{{fruggle}}}}}} and look, I've warmed up the purple hammock all ready for you. Just relax and toast your friend with the tipple of your choice.
xxx to all who need 'em tonight.
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Fifi 22, The St Albans mummers (I am no longer a member), rarely travel farther than the nearest pub.
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As I left work there was news that she might have been taken hostage by theatres. There is the annual grudge match quiz tonight in which "The Smooth Operators" (smug bunch from theatres) have beaten "Druggies and Scrubbers" (the hardworking and honest bunch from housekeeping and pharmacy) by less than one point in the last couple of encounters. Theatres are already running scared and we suspect the kidnapping of Thelma is part of a sinister dirty tricks campaign. We are that determined to win tonight we're going to stay off the free wine!
I might be wrong. We're blaming theatres anyway - it is their role in life.
I always felt that Thelma really belonged on the blog on Boxing Day - she is a bird who is past her prime...
Will update you once I get back from the quiz.
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Theatres are also being blamed for the absence Shaggy, Scooby, Jack, Vera, Shergar and that box of Celebrations that was on the nurses station briefly this morning.
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When she reappears, Karen, perhaps we can fix it for her to appear on the tacky Christmas Glassbox Christmas tree.
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{{{{{{{{{{{{{DIY + Family}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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She's BACK!!!! She mysteriously reappeared this evening. She is our lucky mascot - we're currently in the lead. I am still sober, the rest of the team (excepting Thelma) are not!
If we win I will take a photo of her with the cup.
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The-e-lmaaaaah! The-e-lmaaaaah!
The-e-lmaaaaah! The-e-lmaaaaah!
The-e-lmaaaaah! The-e-lmaaaaah!
The-e-lmaaaaah! The-e-lmaaaaah!
Go, The-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-lmaaaaah!
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Dear DI, may I add to the frugs?
But a Douglas Adams quotation helps, perhaps; goodness knows a bit of laughter at such a time helps get equilibrium back (and may cut down the need for the other sort of librium, come to think of it, which can't be bad)...
unexpected laughing defuses a lot of tension, as well as being good for the mind, or the spirit, or I dunno what, as I've found myself a bit too often recently.
So best thoughts to you all.
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So sorry to hear your news DiWY. Thinking of you and your family.
Karen - have you considered increasing security around Thelma? I mean, what with her new-found fame, she's obviously attracting the attention of the wrong sort of people already. But just wait till she's actually had her photo on the blog! She would be a valuable hostage. Do take care of her, won't you?
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Deepest sympathies to you and yours, DIWy xx
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We've won, I have the photo to prove it.
I would like to share the winnings (bottles Chilean Merlot) with all those who have something or someone to celebrate or fondly remember at this time. Frugs to you all.
Annasee - we have located some extra sticky double sided tape to put Thelma back on the tree on Monday. The poor old girl's at home with me tonight. After we won I had to rescue her from drowning in the wine that one of my team mates spilled in an exuberant celebration. Three times. Thankfully she is a housekeeper so she knew how to mop up the mess.
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DIW, I am very sorry.
Fish don't have arms so they can't hug: have a friendly well-wishing fin...
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Selkies have flippers though... so I'm thinking they could deliver a pretty good enveloping-flap!
There's so much love on the frog tonight... who would subscribe to any other blog but this!!!
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Morning Froggers, Peeps and Frogging Peeps.
All parties concerned say many thanks for all your sympathy and 'frugs'. You really are a splendid lot!
BTW, tea is brewing and a large saucepan of porridge is gently bubbling away, help yourselves.
DiY
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Ah, porridge! Just what is wanted on such a grotty RL morning. Yes please DIY... no sugar please, just a dollop of cream stirred in would be lovely.
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SSC - what a brilliant strapline. Congratulations! This "credit-crunch" stuff - would that be some sort of dried cat food product? Comes in the shape of little fishes, in a cardboard box with a picture of a handsome cat on the front? Can I buy it at our local shop?
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Flying by to say that I may not be frogging for a while, due to ongoing health problems. I'm posting this here as I think I may owe a few emails.
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DIY - sorry to hear your news. Very sad,as these things always are.
BigSis - hope you get lots of rest and whatever else you need to recover.
Thelma? Methinks I've been away from the beach for too long . . . .
First batch of mince pies from the Perky household are on the NCB, along with some breakfast tea (too early for whiskey, don't you think???)
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thanks for the mince pies, Perky!!!
good wishes and frugs to all who need them!!
n-n
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Sis, I hope you are better - preferably much better - soon. Look after yourself (though it sounds as if you're doing that).
Oooh, home-made mince pies? Perky! It would be rude to say no (munch, munch, yummmmm).
Reminds me of a school myth (like an urban myth, but thrives in classrooms and freezing playgrounds whatever the location):
Did you know that for every mince pie you eat before Xmas Day you'll have one month of luck in the following year?
I keep trying to prove it, but I'm not convinced about the pie:luck ratio.
Argh - I've only had two. Munch, scoff, yum...
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"I ate them all, and I'll tell you why:
You get a lucky month for each mince pie!
You're sure to be happy for years and years.
If you've got mince pies coming out of your ears!"
From a sing my kids used to sing in Infant school!
PS - it's almost 9pm, so the whiskey's open!
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Is David McNickle here? The update on the Mummers at Kirby Hall is... they were students at Oundle School, and very funny too!
Wonderful day, if a bit on the cold side.
King James I was there, and declared that he enjoyed the entertainments very much indeed.
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Perky (43) Whisky's open here......
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So.
Well, there is a nice thing that only blogs can do.
Say you see something 'orrible, in a home, street, town, near you, and you haven't heard about that sort of thing happening in the newspapers or other media.
You assume it must be a one off.
Now say everyone thought like that about the SAME thing they'd seen locally but that was unreported nationally.
Like troops carrying submachine guns running uphill up a main road outside Poole last week. Which I saw.
A one off? Or is it happening all over the country?
No doubt it's a one off. But the principle is good.
Use the iPM blog (no one else is) to report local things that if widespread would be a catastrophe.
But aren't getting reported as national phenomena.
For some reason.
Good or bad.
Remember, WE are the collapsing imperial power, this time round in a Credit Crunch.
Last time, it was Germany in the 1930s.
Keep vigilant. We live in strange and dangerous times.
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Just dropped in to buy a round of drinks at the NC bar. Raise your glasses, please, and join me in toasting Ed Stourton.
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A toast!!!
n-n
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Here's to Ed Stourton. *chink*
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To whom it may concern:
Hey!
As I was driving home today in my no-heater, no-radio, car (it's great, you wrap up warm and sing half remembered Beatle songs to yourself (you think they sound great 'cos you've got the window open so it doesn't mist up)), and thinking about my 1997 vintage computer (which in relative terms makes it even older than the car),
I thought:
It's better driving an old computer than an old car........... 'cos at the old computer you don't notice the more modern jobs swishing past you.
PS I get plagued by up-dates that make it worse. A bit like putting a spoiler on my car, at which it goes slower (weight) and uses more petrol.
If I ignore them, they won't go away.
Cancelling them is like trying to tell a cold caller you're not interested. They won't take no for an answer.
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Feefs, was that King James I of Scotland? Or King James VI and I? {;o)
(that's supposed to be a winky smiley with a bonnet on, btw...)
Whisky? If you insist. Here's to Ed, to Eddie, and to his mentor Eddie Shoestring
[chink]
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I'm off the wrinkle a few stockings. But am going to Mull a wine or two tonight.
Santa visited Yesterday
Tree and lights up today.
So I have to accept that Christmas is coming and come out of denial!
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Well, how easy it is to get caught up with 'things' at this time of year and forget that life as not always fun.
You do get out of touch if you don't visit this lovely Beach for a while.
I have.
Diy- so sorry.
Big Sis-do take care.
Gillianian-"" çhink- chink''....
Any mince pies left- doesn't matter if they aren't hot.I love them anyway.
See you all tomorrow.
Mollyxx
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you aint seen me, roight?!!!
n-n
xx
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Who said that?
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Anyone know the piece of comic writing by John Julius Norwich about "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? Our conductor last night read it out to the audience - went down a storm (especially his falsetto lady's voice). I googled it as soon as I got home and found a copy easily. It is quite funny in this season of unrealistic expectations and high emotions combined with unsuitable present-giving!
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Annasee, thank you for reminding me of this one. Worth a goggle.
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Shhhhhh!
Fifi nearly met royalty tonight!
Well you know -at belvoir!
Anna - the twelve days?
A Correspondence
John Julius Norwich
25th December
My dearest darling
That partridge, in that lovely little pear tree! What a
enchanting, romantic,poetic present! Bless you and thank you.
Your deeply loving Emily
26th December
Mr dearest darling Edward
The two turtle doves arrived this morning and are cooing
away in the pear tree as I write. I'm so touched and
grateful.
With undying love, as always, Emily
27th December
My darling Edward
You do thinks of the most original presents: whoever
thought of sending anybody three French hens? Do they really
come all the way from France? It's a pity that we have no
chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Thank you,
anyway, they're lovely.
Your loving Emily
28th December
Dearest Edward
What a surprise - four calling birds arrived this morning.
They are very sweet, even if they do call rather loudly -
they make telephoning impossible. Bit I expect they'll calm
down when they get used to their new home. Anyway, I'm very
grateful - of course I am.
Love from Emily
29th December
Dearest Edward
The postman has just delivered five most beautiful gold
rings, one for each finger, and all fitting perfectly. A
really lovely present -lovelier in a way than birds, which do
take rather a lot of looking after. The four that arrived
yesterday are still making a terrible row, and I'm afraid
none of use got much sleep last night. Mummy says she wants
us to use the rings to 'wring' their necks - she's only
joking, I think; though I know what she means. But I love
the rings. Bless you
Love, Emily
30th December
Dear Edward
Whatever I expected to find when I opened the front door
this morning, it certainly wasn't six socking great geese
laying eggs all over the doorstep. Frankly, I rather hoped
you had stopped sending me birds - we have no room for them
and they have already ruined the croquet lawn. I know you
meant well, but - let's call a halt, shall we?
Love, Emily
31st December
Edward
I thought I said no more birds; but this morning I woke up
to find no less than seven swans all trying to get into our
tiny goldfish pond. I'd rather not thinks what happened to
the goldfish. The whole house seems to be full of birds - to
say nothing of what they leave behind them. Please, please
STOP
Your Emily
1st January
Frankly, I think I prefer the birds. What am I to do with
eight milkmaids - AND their cows? Is this some kind of a
joke? If so, I'm afraid I don't find it very amusing.
Emily
2nd January
Look here Edward, this has gone far enough. You say you're
sending me nine ladies dancing; all I can say is that judging
from the way they dance, they're certainly not ladies. The
village just isn't accustomed to seeing a regiment of
shameless hussies with nothing on but their lipstick
cavorting round the green - and it's Mummy and I who get
blamed. If you value our friendship - which I do less and
less - kindly stop this ridiculous behaviour at once.
Emily
3rd January
As I write this letter, ten disgusting old men are
prancing abour all over what used to be the garden -before
the geese and the swans and the cows got at it; and several
of them, I notice, are taking inexcusable liberties with the
milkmaids. Meanwhile the neighbours are trying to have us
evicted. I shall never speak to you again.
Emily
4th January
This is the last straw. You know I detest bagpipes. The
place has now become something between a menagerie and a
madhouse and a man from the Council has just declared it
unfit for habitation. At least Mummy has been spared this
last outrage; they took her away yesterday afternoon in an
ambulance. I hope you're satisfied.
5th January
Sir
Our client, Miss Emily Wilbraham, instructs me to inform
you that with the arrival on her premises a half-past seven
this morning of the entire percussion section of the
Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and several of their friends
she has no course left open to her but to seek an injunction
to prevent your importuning her further. I am making
arrangements for the return of much assorted livestock.
I am, Sir, Yours faithfully,
G.CREEP
Solicitor-at-law
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n-n (56)
What you playin' at?
Jus' you behave y'sel''.....
I never did!
Mollyxx
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RxKaren:
Well done, you! Well done, Thelma!
I can't wait to see her (but, it would seem, Eddie is making us wait ...)
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Apologies for just a flying visit, normality may or may not be restored after tomorrow's Creditors meeting for the Playhouse. Meanwhile frugs all round, herbal remedies and sympathy on the bar.
A.
xx
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Good luck tomorrow, Anne, I'll be thinking of you.
Thanks for the herbal remedy. I'd prefer something stronger, but will have to wait for that!
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Have you actually tried the herbal remedy, Big Sis? It's like, I mean, wow ... you know?
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Sid: How do think I got into this state in the first place? ;o)
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psssssssst !!!!
Yes!! You!!!!
This is the second nioght an' I ain't doin' this much longer....
n-n
xx
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Frances (53) and Jonnie (60) : This is England... so it's what I would think of as James VI but you 'orrible sassenachs never could count properly!
There will be photos on the book of faces later, for those who do that whole social networking thingy...
There is NO FOOD on the Beach tonight. How can this be? Where is everybody!!
I'll just leave a selection of lovely cheeses and crackers here on the bar. Do tuck in...
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Hhhmphh, feefles (68).
Who are you calling a Sassenach?
That's exactly why I asked my question as to whom you saw as James I.
[Grump]
[Sulk]
I haven't held back on my Irish ancestry, nor my Welsh, neither. More is not appropriate for an open blog.
[Huff. But the sight of a BIG fry-up at Nick's with everything we love is beginning to build up for the morning...)
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Good morning - *puff* Can't stop *pant*
Places to go, people to see....I can only manage tea and toast this morning.......
Good luck to Anne P and all the others who are making a last-ditch attempt to save Derby Playhouse.
*runs off in a cloud of sand*
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Ahoy, hoy!
I hate Christmas shopping. I loathe everything about it; the crowds, the enforced jovialness, the expense, the expectations, the awful music played in stores, the tacky plasticy nastyness of it all.
Is that the clanking of chains I hear?
Oh well, at least it's done now. Let me see, what's next? Oh yes, a hundred and twenty-twelve hundred cards to write to people who we only communicate with once a year via the medium of the Christmas card.
Apologies, I'm in a bad mood. I'm making coffee, who wants a cup?
;o( []
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Cheer up Wonko, it'll soon be all over. Anyway, why not do all your shopping on line, and send eCards.
Meanwhile, I'll have a cup of coffee please, two sugars and plenty of milk. Too early for a shot of rum, maybe later.
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Coffee for me too please. And I think you could do with some holiday cheer in yours Wonko.
Just about to tuck into my beans on toast lunch. Spares on the bar.
And if you really want people to know how much you dislike card writing Wonko, I have some garlicy Boursin cheese (other garlicy cheeses are avaiable) to go on top. That'll surprise 'em when they open the cards!
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Cheers guys, that brought a smile to my face!
To answer some of your specific questions; I already do quite a lot of my shopping on-line, however there are still some things that you have to go to the shops for. For example, we are buying my Mother-in-Law her first digital camera this year. Of course it's perfectly possible to buy such things off the interweb, but in making the choice in the first place there's no substitute for hold the thing in your hands, pressing the buttons, taking some test pictures, etc. In this case I found that an otherwise excellent camera fell foul of my requirements because the battery compartment was way too fiddly to open. And if I struggled, a 70 year old with slightly arthritic fingers would have real problems. It also meant I could support a local independent shop. As for e-cards, again, most of the recipients are not on-line (unusual these days I know).
Hey ho, etc.
;o) []
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Hey! Who is the StuartM bloke that has today's strapline?
Some of us get personal about how we spell ;-)
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Hi have just joined, so for now it's just a case of love the prog' and looking forward to taking part.
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elsiehans - have a glass of something special ... and welcome!
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Hello, elsie! I've just put the kettle on in Real Life and I can rustle you up a cup or glass of anything here on the Beach.
We have a never-unstocked bar at 'Nick's', where there are unlimited optics, delicious soft drinks and lots of coffee and tea. We do have yummy breakfasts and evening treats.
And tonight it's leftovers. No! Don't sniff. I've tested them all, and the falafels, bagis [sp??? the spellcheck rejects all variations] spring rolls and pakoras are just right.
I hate to tell you that the choccy cheesecake is even more than you would imagine.
Yes, it's possible.
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We even have an optician to look after the optics, and a bargee to look after the bhajees!
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Welcome, elsiehans!!!
I'd say more, but I am on Night Watch this week, and ought to be under cover!!!
There is a mystery afoot, that requires a bit of sleuthing (third night so far!!) before I detect the source of the intregue....
... so forgive me if I slope off into the gloaming...
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In case my Christmas quiz is taxing you, try your hand at working out what's special about these dates:
14th November 2006 @ 5:45am
8th January 2007
1st February 2007
28th Feburary 2007 (although not officially until 12th April 2007)
I'll let you know later why I've been delving into the archives...
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Here's a clue: Eddie can't count...
2+4+
5+4+4+5+4+5+4+5+3+4+3+5+
5+5+4+4+5+4+4+5+4+5+4+2=108, not 91!
So we've actually missed #100...
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Frances (69) : I'm so sorry! I should have read more carefully ... was just flying through on my way back to RL and missed the point. What a numpty, me.
Gah!!!!!!
I've brought back the rest of the choccy bickies from Oakham Unplugged, plus a bottle of shiraz which I was rather enjoying there. How about a wee singsong, at this late hour, to restore harmony amongs froggers old (ahem!) and new (Elsie!).
Chin-chin.....
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No one awake yet? Well, let's get the coffee on, croissants in the oven, jugs of milk for cereal, kettle for tea, rolls, assorted fruit juices ... porridge will be ready in a minute ... no hurry, it's not ten o'clock yet.
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What ho!
A belated welcome to elsiehans, don't forget to pull up a sand dune sometime and tells about yourself.
It's been another one of "those days" today - they seem to be ganging up and jumping on me all at once recently. If there's any of Sid's coffee left I'd love a cup. In the meantime I'll just help myself to some of that lovely porridge.
;o) []
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Cold shower is here for anyone joining me from the "shoes" thread ;-)
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Pimms O'Clock anyone?
;o) []
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Oh yes please Wonko! I've had a tough day, tomorrow will be tougher, and Friday an absolute ming-er.
On the plus side ... er ... that'll be the Pimms then!
;o)
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Sorry I missed the Pimms, Wonko - it's hot chocolate with brandy in it for me, now.
I'll just curl up here ....the moonlight's lovely....the waves are lapping...zzzzzzzz
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Feefs, I suspect you couldn't be a numpty if you got a PhD in numpty studies at the University of Numptiness.
A sing-song sounds brilliant, but it's probably past froggy bed-time.
Tomorrow would be great.
What songs, my froggy friends, shall we have?
Oh, and btw, is anyone else completely confused about what's going on in 'Heroes'?
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Gillianian any Chocolate left?
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roight oh!!! all is nearly ready......
wont be long now!!!!
n-n
xx
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Hot chocolate? Mmm, I'd love some. Was just settling down nicely to wrapping Chrismy presents about 4.30, when *phoof* the electricity went off!
This has been a record year for power cuts down our way, bah. Although someone in the nearest village has just told me Energy Watch (whatever they've changed their name to now) advises her we should be due some compensation. All we've got to do is remember exactly when they all were....
May I hop into the sparkly hammock and enjoy the hot chocolate please? I'll leave the shoes behind that rock in case they get tangled in the spangles
:-)
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It's 10 past 8. Where is everybody? I suppose I'll have to put the coffee on!!
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Morning, Mansaylo, coffee I can do but not much else this morning. Have retreated to the beach to avoid freezing cold house with no central heating or hot water.
I shall curl up in the sun until it's time to go back and greet the boiler man.
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Morning all. Sorry to miss the hot chocolate last night, that would have been most welcome. Coffee sounds like a good idea, I might wake up a bit.
When I walked down our street last night on my way home I observed lots and lots of water going down the street drains. As I got closer to our house there was more and more water. Finally, just outside our house there was water bubbling up through the pavement as if a spring had just appeared. To their credit the water board turned up later that night and dug up the road to stop it. They even knocked on our door to ask if we minded the JCB (other big yellow objects are available) blocking our drive! This did mean a couple of hours without water, but it was back on by 11:00pm. Today there is a very deep rectangular hole in the road, and a big pile of mud and tarmac outside our house.
All together now... "There I was, digging this 'ole, 'ole in the ground so big and sort of round it was..."
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Wonko, did your 'ole cause Anne's boiler to blow up then??
Eeee, it's a small world!
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Feefs - that must have been it!
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Gosh, so were Anne's boiler and Wonko's water connected to our power cut last night? Spooky things afoot....
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Nearly time for elevenses - help yourselves to Florentines and/or ham and cheese croissants.
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Cheers Gillianian, I'll have a croissant, please.
Re the boiler/water/elastictrickery situation - is this further proof of the fundamental interconnectedness of all things?
I think we should be told.
Counting down to Crimbo now; going out for team festive lunch today, followed by office Secret Santa. Dinner with neighbours on Friday night and then big family do on Sunday. Then back to work the following week (should be pretty quiet), hoping for an early finish on Crimbo Eve. And in between I might get some sleep!
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Mmmmmmm ham and cheese croissants! Yum Yum Gillianian!
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Wonko- are you any relation to Wonko the Sane from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. If so are you able to mix a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster in the bar?
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Mansaylo - No, I'm Wonko the Insane! ;o)
You're quite correct, that is the inspiration for my name. As for the Pan Galactic Garrgle-Blasters; I couldn't get the health insurance waiver, nor the asbestos and lead lined cocktail waiter's outfit.
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Wonko, So I can blame you for my New Boiler then!!
Tea anyone?
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Wonko - I think the hole is my fault. In a moment of mystic madness I had a premonition about Maysolo's request for a Gargle Blaster and had one delivered to you - but it ate through the nuclear flask it came in and then through your drive. It's probably the cause of the boiler problems too, somewhere in the space/time continuum
Sorry
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I'll have a Gjinn and Tonix then, the sun must be over the yard arm somewhere. Ice and a slice please.
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And a glass of That 'Ole Janx Spirit for me!
I may sing a little bit...
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Please don't!!
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What's happened to those Beach Bunnies David was on about?
Have they burrowed into your hole, Wonko?
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Gill 110, Youse knows who you are....
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Dave (111) Who's Youse? Is his first name Yosser?
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Oh, the Beach.
The last place in the world where people can still gather, close their eyes, bury their heads in the sand, pt their fingers in their ears and shout 'Ma, ma, ma-ma ma', and pretend that none of it is happening.
'And anyway, we're just dancing in the dark'
Hey, all youse Scots and Scotesses, are you going to be as shirty ('Bah, humbug') about Hogmanay?
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Wibble.
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Is it time for elevenses yet??
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'Ere, Mr. Mair, wot's all this with the meaningless comment? I mean to say, anyone would think we just post rubbish 'ere.
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Evenin' all!!! After beavering away for a number of noights....
...me an' the team have finally got everythin' up and running....
I can now reveal everything wot we has been mysteriously up to!!!
ahem!!
The Beach Christmas Decorations have been switched on at precisely 10:08 tonight!!!!
Bunting!!!!!!
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Fairy Lights!!!!!!!!
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The tree!!!!!!!!
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And there are stashes and stashes of presents hidden around the beach - just holla when you find something behind a palm tree.....
Oh wat a hoot!!!
nikki noodle
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Well done, N-N!! But, is there a button to stop the lights from flashing all night?
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Lovely lights! They'd look good on the new Beach...
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