SINGLE FILE
Before I shed some light on today's title, I have a confession...
...I've been in the doghouse all day after saying something very stupid to my wife last night, forgetting for a second how amazing she is and how bloody lucky I am to have netted her. She's just about forgiven me but it was definitely a yellow card. You live and learn.
So, anyhows, I have a friend called John, he's mid fifties but looks a decade younger, a stoic Glaswegian, ruggedly handsome with one of the deepest, gruffest lived in voices the human ear has ever witnessed and he is SINGLE !
He's dead nice. He's had a hugely interesting life, still has, he lives in a lovely house with a huge garden and is also more than capable of paying his way. He's generous, funny, loves a beer and is one of the most layed back individuals I've ever come across.
So what do you reckon ? Any ladies in the Sout East, 35 +. Bring it on.
Oh and if I repeat what I said last night ever again, I may need a few phone numbers too.
CLP
X.
2007.
Have a good weekend y'all.
Comments
CLP - what on earth did you say to upset the lovely Mrs E? Whatever it was, do not repeat it my friend. We're a sensitive species us laydeeeeeez!
Have a fab weekend everyone - don't get blown away by the blustery winds.
Love and hugs
CtD xxxxxxx
CLP
don't worry - all our men are in the dog house occasionally but it will probably be blown over by tonight - especially if you do what ever your lovely wife wants to do all weekend and do all those odd jobs that you keep meaning to get round to -
bit young for your friend and attached but good luck to him!
Elm x
I assume you're pal, John, is single for a reason i.e. he wants to be? Despite occasionally thinking it may be nice to have a permanent "significant other" I eventually conclude that I have an amazing life and that I am best leaving the un-broken life as it is. If John is as nice as you say he is, I am sure that when he feels the need for a bit of female company, there are numerous ladies willing to offer their services and enjoy what John has to offer. Fortunately, life is not a one size fits all affair. Some people just don't need one person to make it work. Lots of ingredients (as long as they are the right ones) make for a very interesting recipe. Secret ingredients are all well and good but until you know how it will interact with everything else there's not much point meddling with a recipe that works for you. I am in a very philosophical frame of mind today for some reason.
TTFN
Got the perfect lady for your friend John, lives in Haslemere, drop dead gorgeous, northerner originally and fantastic sense of humour. She is often in your pub with me as your pub is my local (live across the fields). I have emailed you a picture.
Sam x
Your friend sounds really nice and i am the right age but I'm afraid I an married! I have a little sister who is 31, fluent in several languages and a size 10 - would she be OK? Let me know if you want to know more about her.
I was furious with my hubby the other day cos he heard they needed extras for the latest Keira Knightley film but he didn't tell me and the kids and then we heard that one of our friends spent last Sunday mingling with the stars AND earning 拢70 a day! I was seething! I'm sure Mrs E's gripe is something a bit more importnat, she looks pretty laid-back so I think you must have said something pretty bad to upset her! My advice would be diamonds are a girl's best friend, buy her some beautiful earrings to get round her.
Have a good one everyone,
Em xx
I was SO in the doghouse this morning, just because sometimes we can't help ourselves and we open our mouths when we shouldn't. Hopefully the cold front will have blown over by the time I get home - hope it's the same for you, CLP!
DPJ
Oh, Mr Chris was this the idea you had
a dating agency?
A sort of blind date might be the way to go ,,
No 1 Cartmel Likes to dress up as a wench.
No2 lyndyloo might make you special if you like her dogs.
no 3 Prof Plum believes in the Loch Ness Monster.
Yo CLP & ALL Blog Operatatives,
Bingo Star ere.
CLP - You 'ave my big sympathy being in the dog 'ouse but yer wanna tell Natasha she ain't know 'ow lucky she iz!!!!!
I used ter be in the dog 'ouse every damn day when I worked at Battersea Dogs 'ome!
It was a mess...... some of the stuff I used ter tread in and bring 'ome was similiar ter the naughty word beginning with 'P' that I think yer producer aka 'elen might 'ave used when swearing at you on Fridees shoe, sorry show!
PS Any chance of Playin' Seasick Steve and Dog House Boogie - WROCKIN' TUNE!!!!!
PS CLP - Yer friend get 'im ter try these Ukrainian websites..... very good 'ighly recommended from Bingo Star. Lots of beautiful wantan women of sophisticated cultural culture :
KhersonGirls.com or Kievconnections.com.
Am already there meself & am only 34!!!!!
'ope this 'elps!!!!!
Chow!
Hmmm...
I have a friend who would suit yr friend ... does he have a typea...& does he know yr on the look out for him ?
Are you thinking blind date ? I've heard coffee dates are best cos then you don't have to prolong the agony if sparks don't fly for you....
Kate
p.s best thing about being in the dog house is... coming out of it ....you should have a very good friday nite....if you know what I mean...x
Why does it matter that your friend looks younger than his age? Does this make him more attractive? What's wrong with looking his age?
Oh dear!!!!!!!! Poor CLP I'm sure you will find a way of making it up to her after all we are all human!!
CtD - cowboy boots rule!!
Gingembre - thanks you for my birthday wishes x x x x x x
Your friend sounds great - do you have any pics?? I am happy to be considered for a date with him. I certainly meet your criteria! Follow the link for more about me!!
Love to you all
Catherine
ps thanks for the vote prof plum any man would be lucky to have those choices
Friends, Bloggers, and CLP
Today's blog, and yesterday's blog..... we are witnessing a CHRISTOPH in transition mode.
Cryptic Blog yesterday, Cryptic ish blob today... he's up to something and we're either gonna loose him from here, or get him back back time on the TV... or maybe he's gonna go off on his travels again.
Christof.....when it all got together with the Current Mrs E, the change in you was Tangible. Love and Good Feelings were eminating out the radio - we all shared in your joy.......
Appreciate what you have.....and cherish it.
Hug it like you never want to let it go.
DWNB
Evening all,
Christy youve been a naughty boy, but we all say things without hinkin and you boys seem to do that more than us gals it has to be said, myself and himself have had some bitter stinking rows over the years cos of this but we always make up cos we always say sorry and we lurve each other a lot which helps!
Thank you all so much for all the good wishes, Still thinkin bout the changing nickname, Loved your suggestion bingo but it might take me too long to memorise it! Will probably go with RyanNevasMa so the wee man doesnt feel left out!
Am starting the weekend by getting stuck into a large block of stilton which I havent been allowed to eat for the past 9 months and a wee glass of Port.... Only a wee one as little babbies and the drink dont mix,
How do I find you all on facebook???
Chris
If you referred to having 'netted' her or even something remotely like that I'm not surprised she was angry. Also have you asked your friend John if he wants you to fix him up on any dates. I'm single and sick of friends telling me about this or that great guy who would be 'just perfect' for me. This presuposes that I'm looking for 'leurve'. I'm not, and happily single - if the right chap comes along then fine and dandy, but I ain't hunting and if any of them even consider the term 'netted' they'll out on their - well you can imagine the next bit.
Bit ratty this morning - sorry! xx
I am single, south east (ish), but at 30 slightly out of the catchment age range!
However, if you can fix me up with anther of your pal's (James Martin) i'd appreciate it, he has it all, easy on the eye, great sense of humour, AND can cook..... (plus, my spaniel and his spaniel would have the most adorable puppies....)
Here's hoping...... :)
x
Hi Chris, (Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match, catch me a catch,
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Look through your book, and make me a perfect match!
In my opinion you鈥檙e a good pal for trying to hitch John up, although I hope he has the same sense of adventure because from your description he鈥檚 likely to get inundated with offers! Matchmaking takes on a whole new emphasis at Christmas time, and my friends are also on a mission to find me a festive date. Regrettably I've been procrastinating about finding a man, and in the past I鈥檝e used every excuse I can to avoid the dating game, (work, study, bad hair day, too fat, too thin, to old). Frankly it鈥檚 not easy meeting single people, especially when all your friends are either married or in relationships.
I鈥檓 45 and live in the North Yorkshire dales, which are glorious and welcoming, but geographically I might be a tad too far away for your friend and I'm a long way from 35!, but I do spend a lot of time in London and the South East, anyway in the spirit of your blog and Drivetime appeal for John, I thought I would give this a go, also I鈥檓 feeling especially flirtatious and philosophical today鈥. After all, nothing ventured!
Working out my unique selling point, one which will separate me from the thousands who will blog on this topic, won鈥檛 be easy, but here goes. I鈥檓 generally very bashful about myself, so putting this on your blog will definitely surprise a few of my friends (I can see at least one of them fainting). Recently my girl friends posted a profile of me on My Single Friend.com (MSF), so John could find me there if he really is interested. Here are the things they have to say about me 鈥淢arie is someone who is very interested in people and life. She is intelligent, hard-working and successful but extremely modest (gorgeous and sexy too!). Marie is good company - warm, well informed, excellent listener, funny and silly fun, with a few blonde moments thrown in for good measure! Marie is at home in a country pub with a glass of good wine and open fire, as she would be in a smart bar or restaurant drinking champagne! Simple but gorgeous pleasures鈥!
For me, well, I wouldn't holler if he were as handsome as anything.
Finally Chris, here are two thoughts to leave you with
1. My Christmas wish this year?.....to go shopping for that perfect Christmas party frock, to wear it for someone special and to know they appreciate the effort you went to.
2. What to get me for Christmas,鈥. Well I鈥檒l leave that up to you!
Love to you and your fellow bloggers,
Marie (sleepless in the Dales) x
OOPS CLP, however it is reassuring to know that you are a mere mortal like the rest of us and do not live a TOTALLY charmed life!!!! I'm sure Mrs E the younger will forgive you, just remember - we girls are ALWAYS right, and you boys ALWAYS need to buy flowers and say sorry even if you don't know what you've done!! :-)
Your friend sounds lovely :-))) Me, me, pick me ....
T xxx
PS passed the dog home check test, woo hoo, now just need to find the right one!!!
Hi Chris, (Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match, catch me a catch,
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, look through your book, and make me a perfect match!
In my opinion you鈥檙e a good pal for trying to hitch John up, although I hope he has the same sense of adventure because from your description he鈥檚 likely to get inundated with offers! Matchmaking takes on a whole new emphasis at Christmas time, and my friends too are on a mission to find me a festive date. Regrettably I've been procrastinating about finding a man, and in the past I鈥檝e used every excuse I can to avoid the dating game, (work, study, bad hair day, too fat, too thin, to old). Frankly it鈥檚 not easy meeting single people, especially when all your friends are either married or in relationships.
I鈥檓 45 and live in the North Yorkshire dales, which are glorious and welcoming, but geographically I might be a tad to far away for your friend and I'm a long way from 35!, but I do spend a lot of time in London and the South East, anyway in the spirit of your blog and Drivetime appeal for John, I thought I would give this a go, also I鈥檓 feeling especially flirtatious and philosophical today鈥. After all, nothing ventured!
Working on my unique selling point, (one which will separate me from the thousands who will blog on this topic), won鈥檛 be easy, but here goes. I鈥檓 generally very bashful about myself, so putting this on your blog will definitely surprise a few of my friends (I can see at least one of them fainting). Recently my girl friends posted a profile of me on My Single Friend.com (MSF), so John; if you鈥檙e really interested you will find me waiting. Here are the things they have to say about me 鈥淢arie is someone who is very interested in people and life. She is intelligent, hard-working and successful but extremely modest (gorgeous and sexy too!). Marie is good company - warm, well informed, excellent listener, funny and silly fun, with a few blonde moments thrown in for good measure! Marie is at home in a country pub with a glass of good wine and open fire, as she would be in a smart bar or restaurant drinking champagne! Simple but gorgeous pleasures鈥!
For me, well, I wouldn't holler if he were as handsome as anything.
Finally Chris, here are two thoughts to leave you with
1. My Christmas wish this year?.....to go shopping for that perfect Christmas party frock, to wear it for someone special and to know they appreciate the effort you went to.
2. What to get me for Christmas,鈥. Well I鈥檒l leave that up to you!
Love to you and your fellow bloggers,
Marie (sleepless in the Dales) x
Hi Chris, (Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match, catch me a catch,
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, look through your book, and make me a perfect match!
In my opinion you鈥檙e a good pal for trying to hitch John up, although I hope he has the same sense of adventure because from your description he鈥檚 likely to get inundated with offers! Matchmaking takes on a whole new emphasis at Christmas time, and my friends too are on a mission to find me a festive date. Regrettably I've been procrastinating about finding a man, and in the past I鈥檝e used every excuse I can to avoid the dating game, (work, study, bad hair day, too fat, too thin, to old). Frankly it鈥檚 not easy meeting single people, especially when all your friends are either married or in relationships.
I鈥檓 45 and live in the North Yorkshire dales, which are glorious and welcoming, but geographically I might be a tad to far away for your friend and I'm a long way from 35!, but I do spend a lot of time in London and the South East, anyway in the spirit of your blog and Drivetime appeal for John, I thought I would give this a go, also I鈥檓 feeling especially flirtatious and philosophical today鈥. After all, nothing ventured!
Working on my unique selling point, (one which will separate me from the thousands who will blog on this topic), won鈥檛 be easy, but here goes. I鈥檓 generally very bashful about myself, so putting this on your blog will definitely surprise a few of my friends (I can see at least one of them fainting). Recently my girl friends posted a profile of me on My Single Friend.com (MSF), so John; if you鈥檙e really interested you will find me waiting. Here are the things they have to say about me 鈥淢arie is someone who is very interested in people and life. She is intelligent, hard-working and successful but extremely modest (gorgeous and sexy too!). Marie is good company - warm, well informed, excellent listener, funny and silly fun, with a few blonde moments thrown in for good measure! Marie is at home in a country pub with a glass of good wine and open fire, as she would be in a smart bar or restaurant drinking champagne! Simple but gorgeous pleasures鈥!
For me, well, I wouldn't holler if he were as handsome as anything.
Finally Chris, here are two thoughts to leave you with
1. My Christmas wish this year?.....to go shopping for that perfect Christmas party frock, to wear it for someone special and to know they appreciate the effort you went to.
2. What to get me for Christmas,鈥. Well I鈥檒l leave that up to you!
Love to you and your fellow bloggers,
Marie (sleepless in the Dales) x
Hi Chris, (Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match, catch me a catch,
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, look through your book, and make me a perfect match!
In my opinion you鈥檙e a good pal for trying to hitch John up, although I hope he has the same sense of adventure because from your description he鈥檚 likely to get inundated with offers! Matchmaking takes on a whole new emphasis at Christmas time, my friends are on a mission to find me a festive date. Regrettably I've been procrastinating about finding a man, and in the past I鈥檝e used every excuse I can to avoid the dating game, (work, study, bad hair day, too fat, too thin, to old). Frankly it鈥檚 not easy meeting single people, especially when all your friends are either married or in relationships.
I鈥檓 45 and live in the North Yorkshire dales, which are glorious and welcoming, but geographically I might be a tad to far away for your friend and I'm a long way from 35!, but I do spend a lot of time in London and the South East, anyway in the spirit of your blog and Drivetime appeal for John, I thought I would give this a go, also I鈥檓 feeling especially flirtatious and philosophical today鈥. After all, nothing ventured!
Working on my unique selling point, (one which will separate me from the thousands who will blog on this topic), won鈥檛 be easy, but here goes. I鈥檓 generally very bashful about myself, so putting this on your blog will definitely surprise a few of my friends (I can see at least one of them fainting). Recently my girl friends posted a profile of me on My Single Friend.com (MSF), so John; if you鈥檙e really interested you will find me waiting. Here are the things they have to say about me 鈥淢arie is someone who is very interested in people and life. She is intelligent, hard-working and successful but extremely modest (gorgeous and sexy too!). Marie is good company - warm, well informed, excellent listener, funny and silly fun, with a few blonde moments thrown in for good measure! Marie is at home in a country pub with a glass of good wine and open fire, as she would be in a smart bar or restaurant drinking champagne! Simple but gorgeous pleasures鈥!
Don鈥檛 you just love your friends??
For me, well, I wouldn't holler if he were as handsome as anything.
Finally Chris, here are two thoughts to leave you with
1. My Christmas wish this year?.....to go shopping for that perfect Christmas party frock, to wear it for someone special and to know they appreciate the effort you went to.
2. What to get me for Christmas,鈥. John of course!
Love to you and your fellow bloggers,
Marie x
Well Chris, you've certainly got a few young ladies to choose from, obviously I'm keen for you to pick my little sis, but I think cathmel is lovely too.
Hope you have sorted things out with Mrs E, don't worry its only normal to say the wrong thng occasionally, you're only human!
Hope everyone had a good weekend, see you at 5,
Em xx
Awesome weekend.
The Italian motoring experience didn't happen, but the German/English grand touring thing did.
What a car.
My neighbour referred to it as 'The Beast'.
I'll say no more.
Hopefully we'll be back on t'internet by tomorrow as we need to start planning our assault on Snowdon. We had to abort in February due to my muscles going ping, so, having survived the 10k last week I reckon it's time to have another go.
T-minus 25 days and counting.......
MfR
PS You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre.
Oh Hurrah!! Christoffe Lambie Pie would appear to have met his match for sure.
Mrs. E. Good Girrdl!! Top bird, give 'im a slap.
My Dear Departed Father used to say that his life was a series of ticks and crosses. However, one cross would obliterate twenty ticks.
Ok I'm back. Ryanair twanged me back over the Irish Sea last night and dumped me back on the tarmac in Liverpool, luckily along with me bag. All would have been well if I hadn't got hideously lost trying to get out of the airport. How come I can negotiate Hyde Park Corner, Times Square, Route 66 and in particular the N6 through El Paso, County Donegal, next stop Rekjavik, and yet get stuck and disorientated in an industrial estate 10 miles from home. Jaysus.
Congrats to BigBump. Eva Rose, what a pretty name, yes, you're blessed indeed. Mind you, don't stress over getting into the size 8 jeans. It's simply not important and can be boring at best and dangerous at worst.
You're beautiful as you are and Eva Rose will think so regardless of if you've a wobbly tum, have green skin and one eye in the middle of your head, and that's all that matters.
CtD. How spooky. No I'm not Marian Keyes, unfortunately, but I've met her and she is indeed a Top Bird. She said she'd Kick my Arse (her words) if I didn't write that book so I'd best remember to wear the padded trousers if I meet her again. See. Great at tellin' other folks what to do......
By the crin it's cold today innit. Mind you it's sunny so I don't care. On with the thermals and bottoms up.
Clodagh.xx
Oh yes.
CLP's Idea.
I'm bettin' it won't be TFI or Toothbrush.
One thing about the CLP we know and love, he's far from predictable and never goes back. So I'm not even guessin' what it was.
Just watchin' that space.
Clodagh.xx
The course of true love never runs smooth...or whatever that saying is and it's so true. I think arguments spice up your love life and The Kate is right; making up almost makes a row worth it...
Had a great weekend rediscovering the joys of ten pin bowling (how fun???) and then watching a dismal Leicester City FC (I'm a Spurs fan but I was there for Mr P).
How were yours?
Rosie x
Good Morning!
CLP, oh dear! Was it the kind of something very stupid that you know is very stupid the moment you say it or the kind that you need pointed out to you? Never mind, as has already been said, you are only human after all.
I had a awful weekend, little man at emergency walk in centre Saturday morning, Mr Debbie felt ill too so was in a very, very bad mood. He is actually in the doghouse too at the moment. He also said something stupid, hence have started my diet this side of Christmas rather than the new year.
Tinsel, good news for you regarding the greyhounds then. I think it's really lovely of you to give one of those dogs a good home x
Bingo, did you see Lewis Hamilton on Parky Saturday night? He seems a really sweet boy, a little overwhelmed at times to be honest.
CtD, Russell Brand is on Jonathon Ross next Friday by the way!
Hope you all have a good day,
Love
Debbie xx
Morning one and all
What happened to the blog? Has it got spooks or is Marie going for mass adverstising. That's surely an unfair advantage. Just not cricket!
Speaking of advertising. I see Lulu is following in the foot steps of Kerry Katona in picking up a shopping trolley for a Supermarket ad.
As she strolls through the streets peering in peoples windows, well I thought she'd nicked it, and was eyeing up what presents she could nick from under peoples Christmas trees.
Maybe I'm just suspicious.
Greetings ter ALL,
Bingo Star ere.
Big Bump - Sorry about me name recomendation causing confusion - I 'ave that effect on people - confusion..... does confusion 'ave one 's' or two or an aych? I'm confused!!!!!
Debbie - I've tapped the Parky... not sawed ert yet!
Yeah i'm capricorn like Lewis is.... us capricorns are very shy until we get behind the wheel and then we turn inter....... MONSTERS...... of speed!
Micheal Schumacher.... capricorn too... yyyyyessssss!!!!
PS Lewis 'e is only 22.... young ter suddenly be in the limelight - now wonder e's off ter join Schuey in Switzerland.
But trust me Debbie 'e is a very nice bloke - the way 'e 'andled the Alonso situation showed that!!!!
I'VE GOT VERY EXCITING NEWS BLOG FRIENDS >>>@@@@>>>>>>>>>>>>>>~~~>:
Am going inter the confectionary manufacturing business 'cos that's the kind of affectionate man I am...... am gonna call me new chocolate bar.... Credit Crunch!!!!!
Full of recessions, sorry raisons, full of nuts bit like the valuation of most 'ouses. And it's gonna be covered in the brown stuff that alot of mortgage advisors will talk ter get yer ter sign on the dotted line..... beautiful milk chocolate!!!
The price... should be 40p but due ter a big shortage of me new bar it'll be 拢19.95,
BUT don't worry if yer can't afford it, yer can take out a 90 year loan at very nice variable interest!!!!
CREDIT CRUNCH - The NEW bar from B/Star Bars plc.... won't make yer obesse, just 'omeless!!!!
PS Any one know of any Chairmen/ women out there?
But don't worry if they are no good at their job & they put me company $3bn inter the red.... i'll still pay them a $95m goodbye golden 'andshake when they are forced ter leave their postion for wreckin' me company!!!!!
Chow!
Oh Marie..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with Prof Plum....................
Marie me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me...........!
Run for your life John..............!!!!!!!!!
you wont get a wrd in ...!!!!!!!!!!!!
A
Is the blog broken again chaps?
CtD xxx
Afternoon all!
Big Bump - Congratulations!!!!!!!
Bingo - loving the Credit Crunch! How about "A moment on the lips, a lifetime in debt!" as the strap line? I wouldn't mind being your Chairperson - a nice fat golden goodbye would be very welcome, and if I get done for fraud and put inside I might be eligible for free dancing lessons - win/win situation!!
Poor Marie - I bet you didn't mean to post the same post so many times did you (DID YOU????)
Happy Monday everyone - nearly home time woo hoo!
T xxxx
Debbie - I blogged a massive THANK YOU this morning for the Randy Brandy news. It would appear that the BP have not let my grateful musings through. So, I'll try again ...
Debbie - Thank You!
CtD xxxx
Good afternoon everyone,
I went to a very emotional service in Poole Park yesterday and remembered all my lost friends and acquaintances - and said hi to my grandfather who survived Singapore pow camp.
CLP whatever you said to Natasha I hope you made it up over the weekend with lots of hugs and words.
Never go to bed angry with each other.
To all other bloggers and lurkers I wish you all a very good week.
I fit your requirements but live in Dorset - sorry, I'm sure your friend John will have lots of luck finding a soul mate.
Phoenix
Hey... how was I supposed to know the blog had a bug! Apologies for the multiple posts, I sat all Saturday trying to post or preview my mail without realising it was actually sending...
See I told you I had a few dumb moments
Still interested, but not desperate
Marie x
you can have mine anyday!