BACK AND BUSTING OUT
Er, sorry about yesterday folks. It was an unavoidable, I have to miss work, situation. Never before…
…have I prepared a show and then not done it.
It was an absolute killer for me, especially when we were going to talk dogs and food, two of my favourite things in the world.
Worst than that I didn’t even get to hear the programme. Though maybe this was good thing as I would have ended up shouting the questions I would have asked at the radio, like some possessed demented loopy nutter from Nuttersvile.
God bless Stuart though who stood in at the eleventh hour, the very last minute. I can now almost forgive him for that discount sofa advert he does, the one that still has a Christmas Carol playing underneath it even though it’s almost the end of January !
If Monday was the most miserable then today with all its blue skies and and wonder must be one of the best, plus the fact it’s the first payday of the year for most people.
Please Lord, its now 1 o’clock, with just 4 hours to go to the show please let me be there once again.
Going on holiday is one thing but missing a day on the air unexpectedly has really thrown me off and boy do I want to get back on.
Rock and roll people, rock and roll.
CLP x
Comments
Welcome back to the Fold CLP.
We missed you yesterday.
Hope you / yours are sorted. Please don't let there be any trouble for you. I'm hoping not.
What do you think about Taupe Thursday. We can't find a colour beginning with Th.
DWNB
Hiya Chris,
Glad your feeling perky again!
What a lovely sunny crispy winters day this is, its good to be alive!
GillM
Subject: Love those Italians
> An Italian is drinking in a New York bar when he
> gets a call on his cell phone. He hangs up,
> grinning from ear to ear, and orders a round of
> drinks for everybody in the bar announcing his wife
> had produced a typical Italian baby boy weighing 25
> pounds.
>
> Nobody can believe that any new baby can weigh in at
> 25 pounds, but the Italian guy just shrugs, "That's
> about average back home, folks......like I said, my
> boy's a typical Italian bambino."
>
> Congratulations showered him from all around, and
> many exclamations of "WOW"
>
> ...one woman actually fainted due to sympathy pains.
>
> Two weeks later he returns to the bar.
>
> The bartender says, "Say you're the father of that
> typical Italian baby that weighed 25 pounds at
> birth. Everybody's been making bets about how big
> he'd be in two weeks. So how much does he weigh
> now?"
>
> The proud father answers, "Seventeen pounds."
>
> The bartender is puzzled, concerned, and a little
> suspicious.
>
> "What happened? He already weighed 25 pounds the
> day he was born!"
>
> The Italian father takes a long swig of Sambuca,
> wipes his lips on his shirt sleeve, leans into the
> bartender and proudly says.....
>
> "We had him circumcised."
Looking forward to it to Chris - hope you don't stand us up again!!!!
Great to see your post Chris, and pleased to hear you are ok xx
See you at 5
Lots of love
Mary xx
Ahh you were missed Chris! But yea Stuart did a good job! Lets hope the next 3 hours 10 mins are safe and youll be there at 5! Lets hope you never miss a show again!
Christoph - welcome back and I hope you're feeling better now. Was it anything to do with yesterday's wind situation?
Having lined up such a great show, full of some of your favourite subjects, what a shame you didn't even get to listen to it!
Hoping you'll be there at 5pm today ......
jillygoat xx
Hi Chris
Missed you, glad you're back on form!
Hope to hear you tonight.
AS x
Good to have you back Mr E.
Concise, non-personal and emotion-free posts are order of the day, on this fine Thirsty Thursday (detox day 25.....doh! there I go again).
Whatever it was that laid you off yesterday, I hope all is now well (does that count as 'emotional'?).
I would give you a proper man-to-man bear hug to welcome you back, but...
...evidently they're banned as well.
Roll on 5, rock on Tommy.
Love and Peace - if that's OK
MfR
PS Fight for your rights
PPS Pride (in the name of love)
PPS Give us a cleu (sic)
Chris seeing the blog appear is a real lift ;-)
Your absence last night came as a shock to us all (Well me anyway), normally the ´óÏó´«Ã½ would give out the news that a different presenter was going to stand in on a certain show, but yesterday nothing :-( until the show started!
I am sure I heard Stuart (who did a very good job last evening) say on last nights show that he did do the furniture advert (although he would if asked) so is this a showbiz windup?
Bless you Mr E and let’s be having you tonight! ;-)
keith
Welcome back Chris! It was certainly a surprise to hear Stuart's dulcet tones when we'd been expecting you. Must admit though that if anyone is to step in for you, it should be Stuart cos he's a real sweetie. Still, it's just not the same without you.
The doggy expert was very informative, but must admit I was cringing at the thought of all the business I and other doggy behaviourists could be losing after she gave away some of our usual advice. The main thing is that she's probably helped loads of people who don't have access to expert help on a one to one basis.
Glad you're feeling better and really hope you don't get struck down again. It's your own fault for farting at that bloke in the gym, it was God giving you a dose of your own medicine!!!
Love you to bits and look forward to hearing you later. Take care everyone xxx
Hurrah!!
You're Back!! :)
It truly is a beautiful day! :)
Great programme with Margarite - what a wonderful inspirational woman, and so genuine too - sorry you missed it.
(Prefer you to stuart BTW)
Can you help me find a new job? I'm pretty desperate :(
xxx
Chris, I have to be honest I actually switched stations on hearing Stuarts voice.I listen to your show when travelling home and yesterday I switched to a local station and complained all the way home.. no win situation.. sorry to hear that you where ill , and there I was thinking that God like dj's are not bound by illness like us mere mortal listners.. lol
Glad you are OK, Chris.
We all want you back this afternoon, even though we quite like the nice Stuart man...and as he said many times to Sally last night...
IT'S NOT HIM ON THE SOFA ADVERT!!!!
I thought he did a good job, especially last minute when someone else has prepared the show...good job done Mr Maconie!
Personally, I've never seen said sofa advert. I must be watching the wrong programmes. Is it on during Spooks and Waking the Dead? QI? Ah, I think I'm starting to see the problem...
Reminds me of a joke...hope I'm not treading on BigUn's toes.
Englishman, Scotsman, Irishman about to be guillotined.
Englishman up first. "Would you like to go face up, face down, blindfold or none?"
"Face down, blindfold, please" says the cowardly man.
The executioner pulls the cord, but nothing happens. The rules are that if this is the case, you are automatically pardoned and set free.
The Englishman goes free.
Scotsman up next. "Face up with a blindfold!"
Again, the executioner pulls the cord and nothing happens.
The Scotsman goes free.
Irishman. "Face up, no blindfold."
Just as the executioner is about to pull the cord, the Irishman says:
"Would you hold on a minute. I think I can see what's wrong with it."
Oh dear Lambie Pie you brave little soldier.
I do hope all is well now.
And there was I tootling along the M40 back oop North to Wigan in the Robin Reliant with the fluffy dice and the Baby On Board sign (ok, not really that last bit..) and gaggin' for me big Ginga Hero to make me giggle and sing. As I now only do in the safe environs of me car as the noise brings out vultures and every dog in Lancashire.
And worse.. I'm off back to work in Ireland tomorrow and so today is the last time I can tune in for a while. Boo. It's the ONLY down side to working amidst all those fantastic eejits that are the Irish.
Oh well. I shall just have to switch allegiance to Podge and Rodge, the other two objects of my affection. We should have Podge and Rodge over here. Mind you maybe not, there'd be war...
Keep well and happy you big daft ray of sunshine. A bientot.
Clodagh.x
phew.....thank goodness you're back.
Please could we get back to early morning blogging from the boudouir as then i can have a read before the office fills up?
late blogs affect my work day like jet lag - (does that make sense???)
xx
OOH Hope all is OK Christophe... Youre right having scheduled time off is one thing. but when youre not planning it and actually wanted to be there is really throws you off kilter!
I have been trying to live off the saying "today is the first day of the rest of my life".. which worked for about a week but is now dwindling, with all the depressing stressful issues we have to deal with as humans rearing tehri ugly heads again.
Any advice CLP and bloggers of how to get that "if tomorrow never comes" cease the day attitude back??
Merry Thirsty Thursday all!
Glad to see your ok. can't wait for tonight show xx
Hey Chris,
Don't worry about it, well all miss you that's all you need to remember, we can all tell that you love the show just as much if not more than we all love listening to it, but these things happen sometimes it's unavoidable. We won't be going anywhere CLP.
Get well & hope to hear you tonight
luv
amc
Hey Chris,
Don't worry about it, well all miss you that's all you need to remember, we can all tell that you love the show just as much if not more than we all love listening to it, but these things happen sometimes it's unavoidable. We won't be going anywhere CLP.
Get well & hope to hear you tonight
luv
amc
much sympathy to you Mr Chris.
What can you do when the dog locks you in then throws the door keys and radio out of the window because he wants your full attention.
Good day one an all
Hello Hello
Tap,,Tap,,Tap
Anyone out there?
Chris, i hope all is well with you, looking forward to the prog tonight
SusanS - Scottish meet, I'm up! Where is the location suggestion?
Unexpected day off today (see todays post on yesterdays blog for reasons) but glad I was off, because the little one had to come home from school, and there was no one else to look after her - actually she's sitting up in bed now reading books, so not too bad!.
Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone
Love Caroline
P.S Stuart Maconie, he's great! He's the best substitute for Chris, i'd rather him than the other one we had at new year.
Hiya Chris - glad you're back. I was so looking forward to the show last night as I was feeling a bit glum and could have done with a bit of CLP style cheering up!!! Never mind, hopefully you're feeling better after your day off and will be raring to go tonight.
Hope everyone else is ok.
xx
Chris
Good to hear you are okay! We missed you, although Stuart was a good egg standing in for you like that.
Pay Day... OH YES, YES, YES - (banging fist on table)! Although most of mine is 'spoken for' it's still nice to see the bank balance rise, if only temporarily.
Looking forward to a great show tonight.
JoJo x
So glad to hear you're up and about dear Christoff! You had us all worried there!
So looking forward to having your company as I head up the A85/82 to Inverness. What's the chances of you playing 'Grace Kelly' by that wonderful man Mika? A girl can but ask!
Have a restful day, Chris! See you at 5pm!
Group huggles, Susan, the Highlander
When a thing is done, it's done. Don't look back. Look forward to your next objective.
George C. Marshall (1880 - 1959)
Good to know you are fit again - sucks being ill when the sun is shining doesn't it? Any truth in the rumour that you were suffering from hypothermia after playing snowballs. Haven't had any snow in this part of the world yet (south midlands - near Wales)!
Been checking out Burns Night and although can't manage the Haggis, Neeps and Tatties tonight gonna do em on Saturday. Might be able to manage a drop of Malt though! Never done it before so downloaded lots of bumpf, recipes, poems etc. from the ´óÏó´«Ã½ website and really looking forward to a new experience in middle age.
Looking forward to hearing you on my drive home tonight, keep well, Chris.
Welcome back-was worried about you.Still am a bit. At least you won't get a BA style letter on your return-look on the bright side.
Invoked your memory yesterday after we had been shouted at by evil customer. told the team how supportive you had been to Sally Traffic that Friday when bad people were shouting at her. Why can't our bosses be more like you?
Only 2 hours of waiting & worrying now,but I've got a good feelig you will make it tonight.
Well mr c lamby-pie I hate to say it BUT I am, selfishly of course, over the moon that you weren't there. BECAUSE NEITHER WAS I! I had a friend who had come up from London (who I've not seen for 6 months) to stay for a couple of nights, and couldn't possibly say "RIGHT shut up now cossa Ima tunin in to Chris and his happy gang" (as opposed to merry men) and I do hate to miss the show otherwise when I go to my bed it feels like I forgot to do something really important.
Anyway welcome back I hope all is ok in your world now.
Love and hugs
Em SK
Just got in from work glad to hear you will be doing the show tonight CLP. This is my second attempt to get this posted goodness only knows what was wrong with the first one!! Catch up with you all laterXXXAshy
Chris!
You poor wee pet lamb! I started to think something else was wrong (re: friend in hospital) but it would seem you were "out of sorts". It must have been terrible for you, as the day progressed, to know you couldn't make the show.
Hopefully you are back on track and will be in attendance at 5pm. Your country needs you!
Will only hear from 6.30 onwards, but will Listen Again at the weekend.
Everyone Else,
Chris is back!
C xx
Apparently, it's not Stewart McConie on the sofa advert - it's a soundalike.
That's what he said anyway....
Dave (The Scouse One)
oops, I did the Hello Hello thing because at 2.30 there were no posts, and now there are loads!
Refresh Refresh refresh
OOer, Now DWNB is no.1 ( Big un was no.1 for about 20 mins! - Ne'er mind, ai)
Good Joke Parker
Matt from R - go on fill yer boots, tell us all about it!
Colour beginning with Th......Thrush brown ..Thursday ahh (too cute)
Love Caroline
Doctor's notes
These are doctors' notes on patients' charts: (Actual notes - unedited!)
1. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.
2. On the 2nd day the knee was better and on the 3rd day it disappeared completely.
3. She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.
4. The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993.
5. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.
6. Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
7. Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year-old male, mentally alert but forgetful.
8. The patient refused an autopsy.
9. The patient has no past history of suicides.
10. Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
11. Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.
12. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
13. Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
14. Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you might like to work her up.
15. She is numb from her toes down.
16. While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.
17. The skin was moist and dry.
18. Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches.
19. Patient was alert and unresponsive.
20. Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid. (ouch!)
21. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her adult life, until she got a divorce.
22. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy.
23. Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
24. Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.
25. The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.
26. The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead.
27. Skin: Somewhat pale but present.
28. The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor.
29. Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Blank, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree.
30. Large brown stool ambulating in the hall.
31. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities.
good to have you back.
looking forward to the show.....
xx
PS not the same somehow.
Hi Chrissy baby,
Key words for 2007
BLAMESTORMING
Sitting around in a group discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed,and who was responsible.
SEAGULL MANAGER
A manager who flies in,makes a lot of noise,craps on everything,and then leaves.
ASSMOSIS
The process by which people seem to absorb success and advancement by sucking up to the boss rather than working hard.
CUBE FARM
An office filled with cubicles
PRAIRIE DOGGING
When someone yells or drops something loudly in a cube farm,and people,s heads pop up over the walls to see what,s going on.This also applies to applause for promotion because there may be cake.
PS Sorry but has anyone heard from Mc Crumble? The last time I spoke to him on the gabbly thing he said and I quote"I'm going to break into Big Brother"Not heard a word since.
Concerned one and all.
Hey Chris and hopefully welcome back!
Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a panic's in thy breastie!
etc etc then just a little bit further on...
The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley
As it's Burns Night tonight, I thought the extracts from one of his most mis-quoted poems might be quite apt for you...
AND A BIG SHOUT OUT TO EG, DWNB, SUSAN S AND CAROLINE!!
and of course anyone on any point of the compass who will be celebrating in true style. Myself, I am proudly entitled to wear Douglas tartan, so I'll be popping round to see him on the way home to wrench the kilt from his person...
I hope everything is ok for you Chris, and look forward to listening when I get home.
Bless the puir wee thing
love
hazel
x
ps Can't stick whisky I'm afeared, but will be toasting with the perpetual vin rouge (other colours were available, but the blanc got finished last evening...)
pps thanks also to Mr Philps who apparently is delish...with or without neeps I wonder...
Hi Chris,
Glad to hear you back tonight, got in my car last night, cold tired dejected...........and you weren't there, you'd stood me up......I'll forgive you..........just don't make a habit of it.
Great show...........you make commuting tolerable xx
Afternoon blogger and schloggers,
Well under an hour until Showtime on Drive time so on current estimations this should appear on the blog just after the show has finished. ;-))
Moose it is OK my toes are just fine ;-)
Keith
P.S I'm not usually one for posting warnings about potential scams but I had a close miss today....
I walked into B&Q (other stores are available) and some old guy dressed in orange asked me if I wanted decking. Fortunately, I got the first punch in and that was the end of that. Those less suspecting might not be so lucky.
Be careful out there....
Hi Christophe!
My first blog but just had to say welcome back! Missed you so much yesterday, nearly crashed the car when I realised you had gone AWOL!
Hope all is now OK and can't wait for 5.05 p.m.
Pam xxx
Jude # 17 - it's not easy to keep that "today is the first day of the rest of my life feeling", that's true - but I would suggest you re-read Tuesday's blog - lots of "live for the day" advice and "seize the day" type attidude!!
Also, stick with this blog, Chris Evans' love of life is utterly infectious and we can't help but be swept along with that, even when our lives are full of c**p!
C xx
Hello :o)
Glad to see that you're coming back into the land of the living Chris, while unexpected time off work can be a bad thing in terms of feeling peeved you've wasted all the time and energy preparing, it can also be a blessing in disguise.
If you had one of those - really can't go to work moments then surely you needed it? Could it be your body's was of telling you that enough is enough and that it was time for some time out? I like to think so anyway.
What I don't get is why we feel guilty about missing work through illness. I'm sure us humans are split into 2 groups, the duvet day every couple of week types, and the drag my ass into work even if I've got dysentry types. I know if I take a sick day I feel really guilty about it and can never get myself better as I'm fretting about work and what they will say. Rubbish really.
Glad to read that you will be (hopefully) back tonight though. Fingers Crossed that all is OK!
:o) Jo
PS. Bah Humbug - work for the NHS, no payday till next Tuesday - 6 weeks since Xmas pay check, really starting to scrape the cupboards out now!!
Chris Evans no show. It's like Radio 1 and Virgin again! You are sounding better than ever now (despite becoming very 'establishment' and no longer the rebel you once were. Don't blow it that's all.
Warning : This article may contain subject matter deemed inappropriate for those of an intolerant disposition. If unsure, place head in a bucket of iced water until numb.
Night on the razz Saturday. Heading up to the big smoke, taking in a show, posh meal afterwards and being put up in a plush Mayfair hotel.
Fab.
But. We will be falling off the wagon. I’d like to think that this exercise will mean that we will be less indulgent moving forward, but I have got quite used to bouncing out of bed at 7.00 on a Sunday morning with a spring in my step and my head feeling as fresh as a mountain stream. Maybe this should be a full time thing.......
Sleep. Something I have struggled with for a while, as have many others here. Lately, I have turned a corner. My remedies, apart from knocking the booze on the head, have been as follows;
Herbal Nytol. 2 of, nightly.
A cold room. I like sub-zero.
No electrical products glowing and humming in the room.
Paul McKenna mind-bending CD
This place.
Mix all of the ingredients together simmer over a low heat. Serve with a fluffy pillow and good book.
Nearly time for Mr E......
Peace all.
MfR
Good you are back.
I have to say maconie is by far and away the best replacement if you are absent - always wondered why he never replaced Johnny Walker years ago.
Is the voice over not Tom Craig (ex Corrie etc.) or have I got the wrong advert?
Hi
welcome back Mr Too Much Gravy.. thats going back a bit . anyway lets get it right mr s marconie is not the ad man its the guy who used to play Tommy on corrie . the garage worker who was killed by his daughter. then he went into where the heart is.. a red headed guy . no hair just a red head ... music to make you feel good ... consider your self at home from oliver .... your allready smiling now. love to us all ...
Glad to hear you're back and ok.
Looking forward to the show tonight.
And another thing.
Much as you were missed yesterday, can I say Stuart the Sofa did a seamless job, top bloke. And from my neck of t' woods, too, bless 'im. Wigan, where t' men are men and t' women all 'ave small feet. (so we can get reet into t' kitchen sink.)
Maybe it's just me...but it irritates me beyond rationale when Steve Wright, who I'm sure is good to his mother and kind to animals, returns from a break and spends the whole of the first show back reading out letters declaring Keep Up The Good Work, Fantastic Show, It's Not The Same Without You... blah blah blah,... I swear, if I was Dale Winton I'd tell him shove it where the sun don't shine.
Keep Up The Marvellous Excellent Work Christophe Lambpie....oops sorry, wrong show....
Big up to Stuart. Ta Chuck.
Clodagh.x
hope everything was ok last night chris. We all wondered where you were! as long as your ok thats all we care about! now about to listen to the show!
Love you all, missy xx
Really glad u r back safe and sound.
I hate unexpected events it really puts you off for the week. I hope you get back on track
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C x x x
thanks for the hug tinkerbell - my goal this week is to sort out my myspace
Chris,
You were missed yesterday, hope all is well.
I am waiting to get out of work to hear tonights requests - hopefully soon!!!
Cheers
Kevin.
When I heard that you were taking over from Jonny I was mortified (not a fan of yours!!!). However you just go from strength to strength with the icing on the cake being the buying of the wedding dress!!!! Your turning into such a Mr Nice Guy and I NEVER though I would ever say that! So pleased your on Radio 2.
Norma
xx
Waaaaaaaa
I want to get married. I want the dress.
DWNB
PS .... does remarrying count?
CLP and bloggers, HELLO!
So good to have you back Christoph even though I did shed a tear for your usual wonderful lovliness towards the lady and her wedding dress. You are full up of goodness.
Hurray for first pay day of the year, just before my holiday to Morocco next week.
Did anyone see the same sunset I saw on the way home tonight?? It was one of the most beautiful i've ever seen with amazing red,blue,gold and purple colours, wow wow wow. What a happy feeling comes from something so natural. Arrgghh not at all sorry for the soppyness tonight.
Happy thirsty thursday xxxxxx
Marshie
What you did for the jilted bride was the nicest thing that I have heard for a long long time. Well done Chris!
were you making a sofa commercial yesterday?
I'm going to ask my wife to re-marry me as we made it to 21 years - and I said it would never last! -, do you think that counts for the wedding dress.
Probably not - never mind, it would have looked silly on me anyway. Probably better on the wife.
good to hier you back
Love the show Chris, it's fab. Never really listened to Rad 2 until Wrighty and then you popped up again - long may it continue.
Just heard you talking about 'u tube' , 'you tube', what's the address, where can I find it.
Thanks
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY, so glad to hear you back.
I wandered what was going on yesterday as i drove home from work! (i am unskilled gardener)
Missed your good cheer.
Hopefully whatever befell you is all better now!
keep on shining lv valx :-)
Chris
Phew - welcome back. Felt quite apprehensive turning the radio on at five - sorry don't listen to other Radio 2 shows - eek should I admit to that. Will I be black balled and thrown ceremoniously into cyberspace?
Piggy porridge sounds a bit wierd actually. I might try it this weekend.
Anyway, it's swell to have you back.
Ciao x
Hi Chris, i text(ed?) you on Tuesday about 'i wish id discovered close-up magic earlier', you and Sal (or was it Rebecca) both said it bored you. I dont think youve seen any decent close up, either that or the magician was a zombie!!! How about you taking time out in Eastbourne one day soon, walk the dogs on the South Downs, a bite to eat and in between times a bit of magic...up for it? Just wanna prove to you that magic isnt boring! Genuine offer
Brad
Oh Marshie
You reminded me - how sweet are you Chris buying that lady's wedding dress. If I still had mine I would have offered it to the show also. I got rid of it when I separated from hubbie - v cathartic, I can recommend it!
First pay day of the year tomorrow - huzzah!
Hey,
Not only has Joseph McCrumble disappeared in the back door of the BB House, but we've lost Wilsmar, Joanie from Toronto and Lyndylou....
I'm thinking Lyndylou may be out on the pISTE... but as for the rest of them...
Ou Sont ils?
DWNB
Hello Chris, Didn`t think you could replace Johnny Walker but have been pleasently surprised. You are the tops. Still trying to find my way round your web site. Rebecca comes across as one sexy lady,the original earth mother. all the best to the team
What a generous show you had tonight! I was really touched at the gift of £5,000 to the jilted nurse! that was really kind and then! the winning competitor gave one of his prizes to the loser! what a gentleman!
And it's nice to have you back. I missed you on Wednesday, despite Stuart (Stewart)'s best efforts.
Take care!
CLP
Missed you lots yesterday ..
Sj
glad you're back, did Sally tell you about her upsetting Stuart with the sofa ad thing.......you've got to get the mad british/american woman from Tuesday back at some stage, good value !
We missed you Chris - it's so good to have you back. Were the windypops you had the other day simply a sign for something more troublesome to follow?
Missed the jilted bride - but must now relisten to the show. Did just catch Nigel's pig swill - ooops sorry meant piggy porridge - I'll reserve judgement until I have a closer look at the recipe though.
Hazel love - thanks for the shout. I'm toasting tonight in a non-traditional way with a rather fine glass of shiraz - but sooooo appropriate for Thirsty Thursday. And as I forgot to take the haggis out the freezer, had some rather nice fish cakes instead.
I thought the following Burns quote might be a good one for a bit of self-reflection:
O would some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as others see us.
See ya.
EG
Hi Chris and team
1st time blogger, but a long time listener of yours, have been with you since Radio 1 and Virgin, but think the Drive Time is your best by far !!!
I listen everynight, either in the car or in the kitchen or whilst walking Finnley (my springer spaniel).
Have heard you talk about the blog many times, but tonight I managed to read thru most of the ones for this week - loved the ones about the dogs !
Hope all is well with your world and all the best to you and your brilliant team !
Love LMP
Hi Chris
Listened to the show on my way home Thurs night. Thought it was very generous of you to buy the wedding dress from a very brave lady! Must have been hell of a party for her to carry on without the groom!
Jewels
Hey Chris
great to have you back... it is nearly that time of year again to dig out the ear plugs, peek at the TV with our jaw agape and giggle at our friends over the water...yes its EUROVISION TIME !!
whats your view on it ? are you a fan ? would you ever host it when Mr Clooney finally gets the push ?
Whats insider gossip do you get to hear about it..? do the ´óÏó´«Ã½ even WANT to win ? are they even going to try this year ? Will Morrissey do it ?
or will it be an embarrassing effort once again..
tell all, matey
milo
Great to have you back on the show today Chris.
And couldn't help notice lots of new bloggers joining in the fun.
If I may be so bold...
Welcome to one and all!!!
Moose
PS I fear that I will be the subject of revenge plans from the gym. Tonight, people had to move to make way for me in the sauna. I kicked a lady while I was getting out of the jacuzzi (unintentionally I hasten to add!) and then went in the steam room just in front of 2 others, meaning the door was open a long time and the temperature plummeted. All that on top of "lane rage" in the pool with all sorts of confusion over the slow and fast lanes, clockwise or anti-clockwise and much general unrest...oh dear! Think I'll stick to the treadmill tomorrow. With a big fan pointing at me, farting all the way.
Hi Chris, sofa advert man who sounds like S.M. I think is the guy who used to advertise the wood preservative paint, with the phrase. " It does exactly what it says on the tin".
Hi Chris
Missed you yesterday - what a shock! Now listening to Listen Again to hear tonight's show, as I was otherwise employed from 5-7pm, malheureusement (what a long word)
Hope your absence wasn't related to the previous hospital visit and that you;re not anxious about a close friend or even Mummy Evans. Send you love, sympathy and all good things xxx
Chris
Do you actually read all these comments??
Suggestion, have your guy/gal change the picture on this page.
It doesn't do you justice
PS don't forget the brown bag.
Keep cheering and informing us just the way you do. It makes my 24 mile drive home from work just fly by.
We all luv ya baby
mange tout mange tout
What is that about??
Kate xx
Good morning, Christoff and fellow bloggers and blogettes!
Wayhey! We made it to the end of the week! Well done all round!
I'm sitting here tucking into my porridge and honey .... that was a great piece last night ..... would never have thought of bacon with porridge! I love hearing everyone in the studio tucking into these tasty morsels! I could just imagine the look on Sally's face! My maternal Grandfather was a shepherd on the hills and glens of Argyll (other hills and glens are available), and used to tell us about the porridge drawer!
And how chuffed was I, sitting in a layby in Spean Bridge, munching into my silverside roll, sipping my thermal mug of Roibos tea (other brands of tea are available), listening to my text being read out! Just one wee thing ..... it was a wee Charis snoring in the back, not a wee Willie! lol Must have been my accent! Thank you once again for taking the trouble of thinking up a fun text session .... what were some of them like? The PI was really intriging! Did I hear you say that you had done that at one time? What a CV you must have!
Right .... that's wee Willie ... oops .... Charis awake, so I'm off to make her brekkie! Will check in ith y'all later.
I have a feeling this is going to be a fabulous, fun, friendly, fit, fantastic Friday!
Group huggles,
Susan, the Highland lass
'Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday.' Unknown
I'm back!
What about Fuschia Friday? That's a great, bright, in-your-face colour!
I wish you could see my wee lass just now ... she's listening to Wogan (other presenters are available) on the laptop headphones! What a cultured lass she is and she isn't even 2 yet!
Moose - you don't watch 'Waking the Dead' or 'Spooks'!?
Lorna - hope you find a job soon, honey!
clodagh - hope all goes well in Ireland ... can't you listen online? I have a mental picture of a Robin Relient tootling round the Irish roads now!
Prof Plum - so that's what happened! Naughty Enzo! And which Celeb BB do you think McCrumble is!?
Caroline - thought Glasgow was probably the most central for everyone? We usually stay out at the airport when we go to Glasgow, but somewhere in the city centre with big comfy sofas and good wine for the meet would be good!
JoJo - I haven't had a pay-day for 2 1/2 years! :( What's it like?!
Jilly Firkins - How did your Burn's Night go? I was quite upset, cos I was travelling home last night so we couldn't have our haggis, neeps and tatties - going to have it on Saturday instead. How did you get on with the address to the Haggis?!
'Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm.'
Magnolia - evil customers suck! Not nice, as my wee one would say! (She's through bouncing on her bed with her wee pal Amy!!)
Parker - you should have a web site! My favourite has to be 8. The patient refused an autopsy.
Steve Potts - loved the Cube farm and Prarrie Dogging! :)
Hazel Love - thanks honey! Whiskey is an amazing drink! Depends where it's from and whether it's a single or mixed, though!
BigUn - you are a hoot! Never liked B&Q anyway ... confuses a wee lass like me!
Got to go. 2 wee lassies shouting, 'Mummy, come and see this!' I suspect the bed springs are getting a pounding!
Group huggles, again? Oh go on then!
Susan xx
'I could be brown
I could be blue
I could be violet sky
I could be hurtful
I could be purple
I could be anything you like
Gotta be green
Gotta be mean
Gotta be everything more!' Mika
That was such a kind gesture yesterday to pay £5000.00 for the wedding dress, a nice end to a sad story.
regards,
Kim
Good morning bloggers and schloggers,
Christopher what a great show last night ;-)
I thought what you did for the lonesome bride was extremely touching I do not know if you are know what pub she drinks in as she has money again and I think there may be a party going on! ;-)
I am looking forward to All request Friday tonight as ever!
Later one and all
Keith
xx
I'm back .... again!
What's the view like out of your new bedroom window, Chris? I think you should give your bloggers and blogettes a treat by posting a couple of pics on the blog!
I'm trying to upload a video of my wee one and her pal onto my site to show what they do when I'm ignoring them and playing on the laptop! :-O What a neglectful Mummy I am!
Matt from Rudgwick - That sounds like a great way to get off to sleep! Is it working?
DWNB - Do you think Wilsmar, Joanie from Toronto and Lyndylou are in the BB house too?!? Which celebs are they?!
Little Miss Poppy - WELCOME!
Better go and see what the pair of mischief makers are up to in the bathroom!
Today's colour is VIOLET.
I was planning it anyway, but the juxtaposition of hearing Mika on the togmeister this morning and Susan S quoting it on here means it just has to be...
VIOLET Friday.
Moose
PS Please no spelling mistakes. We don't want a violent Friday by mistake now do we?
Hello Mr E
this comment has absolutely nothing to do with u being off....although you were missed....although i do like Stu....anyway...i thought your gesture yesterday with the lady and the wedding dress was so lovely...hats off brother!...makes me feel that when someone's world is falling around their ears...good can triumph! i know money cant replace what this lady has lost...although personally i think she's better off without the gimp....i wish her a wonderful life, full of excitement...and when she is old...she should wear purple, and marry a 23 yr old gardener!
ttfn
ooo by the way how good is Mika?! nice to know someone is from the same planet as me!
Georgie xxxxxxxxxx
Morning All
Sorry can't loiter - in a rush! Hope to be back soon.
EG
XXXXXX & huggles
2007 Bloggies
Hello CLP, fellow bloggers and Enzo and all the doggy listeners
I missed last night's programme so did not hear the dog expert but obviously will get it on listen again.
Did you know that the Bloggies (https://2007.bloggies.com) have been announced? These are, apparently, the blog equivalent of the Oscars. And a Chris Evans loyal fan (canine, of course) has been nominated as finalist. Yes, really!
Woof Woofington (www.woofwoof.typepad.com) has been chosen in the Best Kept Secret category.
This is a shameless request to all you bloggers/dog lovers, etc. Can I be cheeky and ask you to vote? After all, it's a vote for dogs, which can't be a bad thing, can it?
We bloggers must stick together!
Wishing you all a fabby weekend and looking forward to hearing CLP back on the airwaves tonight. Hope all is well with Mr Evans AND Enzo.
Woof Woof xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A toasty morning to one and all,
Did anyone see Mr E on the Kate Middleton and the Paparazzi prog last night? He was walking past a Threshers (other etc etc avail) with a young lady and Enzo!!!! who was wearing a muzzle - possibly to stop him nipping at the Pap's? I was only checking the connections and channels were sorted on my new TV and it was a final check with the video and the two minutes I taped was of the aforementioned. I think my wizard is out of hibernation.
Anyway it made me smile.
Have a good day.
Wilsmar
Why is it we always talk about pets being good for you? Reducing blood pressure and helping you to relax - not so! As the not so happy owner of three cats (fortunately I am not at that age where I prefer them to humans!) two of which were forced upon me and the other, well I only have myself to blame.
When my son was small he wanted a cat so I went to the rescue centre and chose the most gorgeous long haired cat (stupid girl went for looks when there was a perfectly good ten year old short haired one eyed tom up for a loving home). I have now had her eight years and she is the only thing me and my partner row about. She can sick a pukey fur ball at least two feet! She is an excellent aim having managed to score twice on Keiths shoes..............
Worse part is she seems to be in excellent health so will not be helping our roses grow for some time yet........
Why were you off?
Chris i listen to you everynight on the way home in the car and have always thought your a pretty cool, funny guy but recently ive noticed something i dont you think you have, your turning into a old fart m8 always talking about food and other wierd old person stuff! your in serious danger of turning into sarah kennerdy
Sort it out for goodness sake. stop getting all mature on us!!
Alan
(fellow ginger person)
Congrats to you and Natasha. Hope you will both be blissfully happy. Yes to the mag deal but not for less than £500k. Mind you any sum would be awesome for the hospice so see what they offer.
Take it easy.
Hx