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WHERE THERE'S A WILL ?

Chris Evans | 16:29 UK time, Friday, 9 February 2007

Late on a Friday, honestly you know I probably always will be, today...

...I was once again amongst thousands of boxes in my new house, Enzo was giving me a helping paw and then all of a sudden it was two o'clock and time to board the bus for London and the ALL REQUEST FRIDAY THING.

The cakes have been bought, the team are loosened up and the first chune has been chosen, loaded and is ready to roll. We're just waiting for Mr. Wright to finish and then we'll be good to go,

lots of love you lot, especially the first timers,

Off to read the latest posts now..

P.S. WE WON THE FLIPPIN' CRICKET.

xxxx

Comments

  1. At 04:56 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Ian wrote:

    Hey Chris!

    Thought you'd forgotten us lot!!!

    Anyway, have a great show bud!

    Ian

  2. At 05:02 PM on 09 Feb 2007, kaz wrote:

    hi Chris

    You made it! Going to listen in with a cup of rosie lee but no cake!!!

    x

  3. At 05:03 PM on 09 Feb 2007, ChrissieS wrote:

    Chris,

    Have a wonderful weekend, you're such a doll and quite hard to resist, even though this blog is getting more and more difficult to get through to!!

    Enjoy the cakes, enjoy the show. I'll be able to hear the show on Monday. Yes, I know all about Listen Again, but I would have to stop sleeping completely to catch up with what I've been missing!

    Love to everyone for the weekend (first timers, and one thousand timers alike!).

    C xx

  4. At 05:03 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Peter wrote:

    Hi chris listernin to the show on the way home from work with my dad. we listern to the show everyday and love it, cant wait til todays all request friday, ive got that feelin its gunna be a belter :D

    cheers,

    Pete

  5. At 05:04 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Hi Chris et al

    McCrumble here, not in jail, obviously. It's a long story, so I'm doing it in bits and pieces on the blog.

    My sprits were indeed lifted when I heard the good news about the cricket. To beat the Aussies once is lucky, to beat them twice smacks of competence!

    regards

    J McC

  6. At 05:04 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Hells Bells, CE is late with his blog and I get to be in early with my post.

    Great show Chris - not quite as anarchic as your earlier days on R1 and Virgin but still oodles better than the competition.

    Keep up the good work mr E and team.

    Warmest regards from Chilliest Swindon

  7. At 05:04 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Ach, you just make sure you enjoy the joys of unpacking! Looking forward to the show sooooooooooooooo much!

  8. At 05:07 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Ach, you just make sure you enjoy the joys of unpacking! Looking forward to the show sooooooooooooooo much!

  9. At 05:07 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Hells Bells, CE is late with his blog and I get to be in early with my post.

    Great show Chris - not quite as anarchic as your earlier days on R1 and Virgin but still oodles better than the competition.

    Keep up the good work mr E and team.

    Warmest regards from Chilliest Swindon

  10. At 05:08 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Sammie wrote:

    Blimey Chris,

    Had given up on you blogging today - but of course, as you rightly point out - you do Blog late on Fridays....

    I still have unopened boxes from when I moved into my house on New Years Eve! Not too many though, as I had a HUGE clear out before I moved.

    Lovely fat flakes of snow falling here this afternoon - settling too. Don't have to go anywhere this weekend - just stay in the warm and watch rugby - oh and a snowball fight or two with the kids!

    Enjoy ARF all!!!

    S xx.

  11. At 05:10 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    Looking forward to the show Chris.

    Keep up the brilliant work.

    Gaby
    xx
    ps I'll have one of the chocolate eclairs please

    pps mange tout, mange tout

  12. At 05:10 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Sam wrote:

    Hurrah re the cricket!!

    Love the programme Chris. Please play some Pink Floyd &/or Prince!

  13. At 05:13 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Yay!

    Dinnae be worrying aboot us, Christoff! We just worry aboot you, sonny!

    Looking forward to the show! You have a fantastic weekend!

    Love ya, hug ya, squeeze ya!

    Susan, Highland lass

  14. At 05:15 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Littlest Hobo wrote:

    Good morning from Vancouver and a jolly good evening to all back in Blighty,


    "Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life"

    Well, wouldn't you know it. Friday has once again emerged from the shadows of Thursday to herald in another weekend. After a bally good week, albeit crammed with far too much professional pursuit, I can but wish you all the finest of weekends and most hearty and felicitous salutations.

    As for me, I intend to eat, enjoy a pre, during and post prandial libation or two and embrace all that is good in the same audacious manner in which I try to reject that which is bad.

    Good day to you.

    Dr. T

  15. At 05:16 PM on 09 Feb 2007, kaz wrote:

    hi

    you made it!

    Going to listen with cup of tea but
    no cake!!

    x

  16. At 05:17 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    good afternoon all, now listening online and having a boogie to wham!!!

    Man its friday!!!WhooHoo! tomorrow I see my new baby cousin zack! He is so cute and little.
    I so upset as in Norwich we hardly had any snow and I wanted to wear my cute little hats!!!

    hope you all have a wonderful weekend, love missy xx

  17. At 05:17 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Parker wrote:

    The "Environmental Engineering News" published some rather sobering
    information about punishment for drunk driving convictions in other
    countries.

    In Australia, the names of drunk drivers are printed in
    newspapers under the caption, "He's drunk and in jail."
    In Malaysia the driver is jailed and, if married, the
    spouse is jailed.
    In the United Kingdom, Finland and Sweden there's an
    automatic jail term of one year.
    In Turkey, drunk drivers are driven 20 miles out of town
    and forced to walk back.
    In Bulgaria, a second drunk-driving conviction results
    in capital punishment.
    In El Salvador, your first offense is your last -- execution
    by firing squad.

  18. At 05:19 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Hi Chris et al

    McCrumble here, not in jail, obviously. It's a long story, so I'm doing it in bits and pieces on the blog.

    My sprits were indeed lifted when I heard the good news about the cricket. To beat the Aussies once is lucky, to beat them twice smacks of competence!

    regards

    J McC

  19. At 05:26 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    not sure if I got under the radar......

    so will repeat:

    love the show Chris

    mine's a chocolate eclair

    mange tout

    Gaby
    xx

  20. At 05:40 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    there seems to be some congestion - are we all trying to get through at the same time : )

    Gaby

    xx

  21. At 05:41 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Littlest Hobo wrote:

    Good morning from Vancouver and a jolly good evening to all back in Blighty,


    "Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life"

    Well, wouldn't you know it. Friday has once again emerged from the shadows of Thursday to herald in another weekend. After a bally good week, albeit crammed with far too much professional pursuit, I can but wish you all the finest of weekends and most hearty and felicitous salutations.

    As for me, I intend to eat, enjoy a pre, during and post prandial libation or two and embrace all that is good in the same audacious manner in which I try to reject that which is bad.

    Good day to you.

    Dr. T

  22. At 05:42 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    there seems to be some congestion - are we all trying to get through at the same time : )

    Gaby

    xx

  23. At 05:49 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Caroline wrote:

    Hello Chris

    I've been out today with my mum and daughter, so have missed you..But it looks like no one's getting through anyway
    Listening via web.. Elvis I love him!

    Off to a grown up dinner party tonight, planning to drink loads!

    Have a good weekend Y'all

    Lots of Love Caroline xx

  24. At 06:02 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Beth wrote:

    Hey Chris

    Good to hear you’re looking after yourself better by eating more raw food. I too have changed a few things lately as I turned vegetarian, am learning meditation and taking a look at Buddhism.

    Thank you Chris for always lifting my spirits with your show, you never fail. You are the most interesting person on radio!

    Beth

  25. At 06:10 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Just as a Friday warning in case you have any DIY planned for your weekend...
    I walked into B&Q at lunchtime 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.

    Off fo watch old floppy barnet in his latest flick!

    Luv
    Lyndyloo
    -x-x-x-

  26. At 07:35 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    I seem to have got into the habit of repeating myself

  27. At 08:18 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Tigger wrote:

    Chris - can we talk about your veg/fruit garden and the possibility of you doing an article for Kitchen Garden Magazine?

    We would love to interview you and plot your progress, especially as you're such a keen cook and foodie.

    Go on......

  28. At 08:29 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Jake wrote:

    Hi Chris,
    Still not finished unpacking then? Me neither, and I'm moving again soon! I suppose you could say if I haven't missed it for two years then I don't need it! Maybe so, but the real reason is I haven't had the space to unpack the less essential stuff and I'm looking forward to spreading out again! It'll be like Christmas all over again, can't wait!
    I suspect you've got a few more boxes than me, good luck!
    Off to Bruges Sunday on a Belgian Chocolate dash (any requests?) for my Birthday, (even Nutritional Therapists eat chocolate sometimes....the good stuff anyway) hope the North Sea is kind; my friend Anne isn't good on the roly poly stuff!
    Got my son with me this weekend for the first time in ages, looking forward to some time together which doesn't involve me nagging at him to 'do homework' or 'get dressed' or 'go to bed' all the time!

    Missed the show tonight, will have to catch up in the morning. I've got into the habit of listening whilst prepping tea but we went out to celebrate half term tonight.

    Hope you have a fab weekend Chris and all bloggers too. Good fun this, it's like having a 'virtual' friend! (Not that I haven't got any real ones you understand!)

    Lots of Love,
    Jake.

    PS. Really P'd off, not an inch of snow here in Scarborough, not fair. Got my skis waxed and edges sharpened. Maybe they've got some in Belgium? No hills there though!

  29. At 08:43 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Jake wrote:

    Hi Chris,
    Still not finished unpacking then? Me neither, and I'm moving again soon! I suppose you could say if I haven't missed it for two years then I don't need it! Maybe so, but the real reason is I haven't had the space to unpack the less essential stuff and I'm looking forward to spreading out again! It'll be like Christmas all over again, can't wait!
    I suspect you've got a few more boxes than me, good luck!
    Off to Bruges Sunday on a Belgian Chocolate dash (any requests?) for my Birthday, (even Nutritional Therapists eat chocolate sometimes....the good stuff anyway) hope the North Sea is kind; my friend Anne isn't good on the roly poly stuff!
    Got my son with me this weekend for the first time in ages, looking forward to some time together which doesn't involve me nagging at him to 'do homework' or 'get dressed' or 'go to bed' all the time!

    Missed the show tonight, will have to catch up in the morning. I've got into the habit of listening whilst prepping tea but we went out to celebrate half term tonight.

    Hope you have a fab weekend Chris and all bloggers too. Good fun this, it's like having a 'virtual' friend! (Not that I haven't got any real ones you understand!)

    Lots of Love,
    Jake.

    PS. Really P'd off, not an inch of snow here in Scarborough, not fair. Got my skis waxed and edges sharpened. Maybe they've got some in Belgium? No hills there though!

  30. At 09:12 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Ros wrote:

    Hi, Chris
    I was sick as a pig yesterday reading about all your snowy exploits. (strange expression, who really knows how a sick pig really feels!)

    Well here in deepest Devon we saw hail showers and rain yesterday not a flake insite. I think the last time we had any decent snow was about 15 years ago.
    Well on the plus side I just heard that Devon is in the top 10 places to visit in the WORLD!!

    I find this slightly incredible as have travelled a bit myself and can think of one or two places where I'd rather be myself.

    Anyway I'm happy to share because god knows our economy needs all the lovely tourists, shame the government don't twig this and do somnething about out b....y roads!

    Still roll on summer,

  31. At 11:12 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Lola wrote:


    Hello

    Great show as always.

    Some very interesting posta on the blog too.

    I am glad to read that Mr Mc Crumble is still free.

    I'm afraid my life is quite boring by comparison to most on here, so I just enjoy reading the blog.

    have a nice weekend all.

  32. At 11:38 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Aileen wrote:

    Chris
    Just want to say i love the blog and the show. Terry gets me to work in the morning but I have to say i now love you getting me home even more especially on a friday the requests and you're great banter releive the stresses of the day like no other!

  33. At 04:03 AM on 10 Feb 2007, Peter wrote:

    Hi Chris

    It is 04:05 and the night shift is moving along very slowly, so far it has been a quiet night. Thank goodness for listen again. Your replay is just what you need at this time, it keeps me awake and cheery during the wobbly bit of the shift when all you want to do is sleep and feel grumpy.

    Why can't men multi-task? It has taken me 20 minutes to write a few works because of laughing at the show at the same time, I have changed the time 7 times!!!

    Keep up the good work...

    Peter, Herts

  34. At 08:18 AM on 10 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Morning bloggers

    Missed the show again yesterday - dead boilers and yellow fever injections took priority! Fantastic news about the cricket - shame about the bloody weather - just sleet and wind and cold here - urgh.

    Have a swell weekend one and all.

    xx

  35. At 08:31 AM on 10 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Morning bloggers

    Missed the show again yesterday - dead boilers and yellow fever injections took priority! Fantastic news about the cricket - shame about the bloody weather - just sleet and wind and cold here - urgh.

    Have a swell weekend one and all.

    xx

  36. At 09:32 AM on 10 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Just as a Friday warning in case you have any DIY planned for your weekend...
    I walked into B&Q at lunchtime 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.

    Off fo watch old floppy barnet in his latest flick!

    Luv
    Lyndyloo
    -x-x-x-

  37. At 07:37 PM on 10 Feb 2007, Christine wrote:

    You are like a shining star in my dull, dreary life. Every friday I drive down the A1 and now its a pleasure thanks to you. Dont ever change x

  38. At 10:05 AM on 11 Feb 2007, Gaby wrote:

    Christine #37

    He really is isn't he. : )

    I have always been a fan of Chris' and I get annoyed when people patronise him by saying that they are glad he isn't like he used to be and they are glad he has 'changed' etc. ( I know that's not what you were saying, by the way. I know your comment was complimentary) They express gratification that he acts differently to how he did in the ol' days.

    Who do these people think they are?! - haven't we all done things that other people could sneer at?!

    They make comment as if they are his school teacher charting his behavioural progress. Makes me cross : )

    I saw your comment and thought it was so lovely and from the heart.

    Gaby
    x

  39. At 09:23 PM on 11 Feb 2007, Harry Armitage wrote:

    Chris, as we say in Steve Wright land, great show, but I am afraid to say I am going to have to take the option which all you chaps say ie if you don't like it use the off-on button. Really entertaining show with one exception the gushing Sally Traffic or should I say Sally Waffle. She's taken over. All right the weather was bad last week but how many times must we be told that roads are closed. As someone who does about 40k miles pa I know that on a Friday afternoon the M25 has ground to a halt and I dont need confirmation of this from Mucky Duck or whoever driving his lorry to let me know this "interesting" information. Take a leaf out of that other twit's -Steve Wright - book, get her on and then get her off. As for her constant sexual innuendos spare us please - its like listening to your mother for heavens sake!

  40. At 12:27 AM on 12 Feb 2007, Mosquito wrote:

    I had a very busy day doing a run from Glasgow to Penzance. Yes bet you guessed I am a trucker. When I am not listening to radio 2 I usually chat on my CB radio.
    Mr Armitage.. Shanks alot ..
    10/4 out

  41. At 09:36 AM on 12 Feb 2007, Hazel Love wrote:

    Happy Monday all!

    Totally missed out on Friday! The blog appeared but a minute before I was escaping for the w/e, so didn't have time to make any contribution...but this morning...WE WON THE FLIPPIN' CRICKET, and WOT ABOUT THAT CATCH?!!!!!!

    howzat
    love
    hazel
    x

    ps I've got a flat one today. Actually it was last night, so was very late to work as boss didn't get text sent re no battery therefore no transport for yours truly. Anyway, after I phoned him this morning, and he thought I was ringing in sick, he was so relieved I wasn't, he came and fetched me himself! Hoorah! Now have almost done most of this mornings work already, have had toast and still finishing tea, so all guns now blazing.

  42. At 10:49 PM on 24 Feb 2007, posimover wrote:

    Just had to say how great it is to listen to somebody who has a love of life that is infectious. Respect.

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