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NEVER BEFORE BUT DEFINITELY AGAIN.

Chris Evans | 15:30 UK time, Thursday, 20 December 2007

Arrived home from the show last night and went straight...

.... to bed and stayed there until a quarter to two this afternoon. It was the only way I stood any chance of being able to speak on the radio tonight and then go on to the team do. There was talk of the do being cancelled if I didn't go, silly I know but the team are such a team that they probably would do exactly that. I did remonstrate it had all been paid for in advance and that they wouldn't be able to reschedule but still hey seemed determined. So, be there I will, if it's the last thing I do - which it might.

Here's the mad thing about this week.... I have spent three days alcohol free, fag free - only consuming things that are super good for a person and eventhough I still feel like crap, in a way, I've never felt better. My skin is smooth and moist, there are even signs of some youthfull elasticity returning last seen pre TFI FRIDAY. I can see more clearly, my mind is sharper, I even feel a little more me. Maybe this illness thing is no bad thing at the right time.

I also haven't said a word to anyone for sixteen hours. Much communication has taken place but either by note, text or charades. It all seemed to be so much more efficient - perhaps this is the way forward.

So roll on five o'clock and let's hope I have what it takes to do the bizz. And then roll on the do... a wine tasting followed by dinner and then a q and a session which should turn me swiftly back to the fuzzy headed, bleary eyed, dry skinned chancer that rolls the right way with all the punches and thanks heaven for his luck every single day.

Let the story unfold.

CLP

2007.

X.

Comments

  1. At 04:14 PM on 20 Dec 2007, Carl in Donny wrote:

    Hi Chris and Shloggers

    Just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and All The Best For The New Year.

    I'm sure your abstinence from the booze and fags will pay off for you CLP, it always helps. Enjoy the DOO! It sounds like the team really like you as we all do. May you reign forever, mate as the King of the Airwaves.

    All the Best to all

    Carl in Donny

  2. At 04:27 PM on 20 Dec 2007, sarah wrote:

    If I may offer advise, I had the bug last week, burning eyes, aches , sweats ,a throat full of razor blades and a strangley swollen uvula ( spell!). 2 days in bed didnt help so stuggled back to work on wednesday where my saviour, the chef here at work, made me a flask of hot water, fresh ginger, local honey and fresh lemon juice. I drank about 3 pints of it and it was magical. Throat gone, aches gone and a bounce back in my step.
    Get well soon CHris you brave soldier you
    Saz

  3. At 04:37 PM on 20 Dec 2007, wrote:

    rolling with the blows is a prerequisite always. I will send you a pack of my self stick rolling papers.

    Rolling rolling rolling rawhide

    V good.

    Shimmeron

    xxx

  4. At 05:30 PM on 20 Dec 2007, M wrote:

    The father sang of journeys
    the donkey sang of sleep
    the shepherd sang of fearful dreams
    of lambs wool warm and deep

    the pigeon sang of darkness
    the field mouse sang of light
    the oxen sang of comfort
    in the hollows of night

    the tomcat sang of strangers
    the women sang of birth
    the angels sang of miracles
    of joy for all the earth

    The wise men sang of wonders
    that gleamed amongst the straw
    But the mother sang of one dear child
    to love for ever more.

    Merry Christmas one and all and in the words of that great comedien " may your god go with you"

    Merry Christmas all
    M xx

  5. At 05:33 PM on 20 Dec 2007, George wrote:

    Hang in there Chris, Hope you have a fab time tonight.

    Have an ACE christmas.

  6. At 05:50 PM on 20 Dec 2007, wrote:

    eeerrrrr thanks bingo star but prof plum is a lady and that does not float my boat - but God bloss you all the same

  7. At 06:08 PM on 20 Dec 2007, MfR wrote:

    Aaaarrgghhh!

    Now I've got it.

    Man-flu, that is. Just in time for Christmas.

    I'm going to have satsumas on toast with an orange omlette, washed down with an Echinacea shake for tea tonight, then, a hot lavender bath and as much bloomin' sleep as I can get (not much, knowing my track record).

    I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish Chris and the team, and everyone here, a wonderful Christmas.

    I hope all your dreams come true.

    Peace & love

    MfR

    PS When you look for peace
    then the peace lies within you
    When you search for peace
    then it is not hard to find
    When you want to keep peace alive
    then you allow white doves to fly over you
    When you make peace with others
    then the whole world live in your heart
    When you let peace be in the world
    then you live in wonderful world
    When you allow peace flow around the world
    then your hateness will go and love will flow
    When you open the door for peace
    then peace welcome to your lives.
    Let the peace prevail in our wonderful world

    Ravi Sathasivam

  8. At 06:39 PM on 20 Dec 2007, Prof Plum wrote:


    No one smells like Grandma
    Moth balls and worse p.
    Keeps your Christmas chocolates
    Underneath the tree.Where the cat has a p.


  9. At 06:53 PM on 20 Dec 2007, wrote:

    Bless you, Christoff!!! Stay healthy honey .... you want to enfoy your Christmas break!!

    Only here for a sec! Enjoying our annual pre-Chriatmas break on the incredible Isle of Arran! Missing you all!! Hope your week is going well!

    Huggles,

    Susan, Highland lass

  10. At 05:48 AM on 21 Dec 2007, Gingembre wrote:

    Just quickie en-route to work...

    ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY EmM X X X


    KWx

  11. At 07:05 AM on 21 Dec 2007, wrote:

    Happy birthday Em M x x x x

  12. At 08:35 AM on 21 Dec 2007, RosieRoo wrote:

    Have a great Crimble everybody!!

    Won't be back until New Year's Eve so I hope you get everything your hearts desire.

    See you on the cusp of 07/08.

    Rosie x

  13. At 09:16 AM on 21 Dec 2007, wrote:

    Em M - have a fantastic day hun!!
    xxxx

  14. At 09:21 AM on 21 Dec 2007, Tinsel wrote:

    Morning all. Last day of work till the new year for me, woo hoo!!

    Happy Birthday EmM, MfR hope you feel better soon.

    Looking forward to hearing the show tonight - gossip from last night plus pressie giving, always good fun!!!

    Just wanted to wish everyone a really happy Christmas and here's hoping that 2008 is a great one for all of us!

    T xxxxx

  15. At 09:30 AM on 21 Dec 2007, martin james wrote:

    Did I dream it, my blog was here yesterday, but today it`s gorn! Oh my goodness, that`s spooky!!


    m xxx

  16. At 09:49 AM on 21 Dec 2007, martin james wrote:

    Did I dream it, my blog was here yesterday, but today it`s gorn! Oh my goodness, that`s spooky!!


    m xxx

  17. At 09:58 AM on 21 Dec 2007, Anonymous wrote:

    I see the Wessex`s are going to name the new baby, after, they see what character it has. I gues it will be Pooey Poo then!


  18. At 10:08 AM on 21 Dec 2007, martin james wrote:

    I see the Wessex`s are going to name the new baby, after, they see what character it has. I gues it will be Pooey Poo then!


  19. At 11:04 AM on 21 Dec 2007, BINGO STAR wrote:

    Season's Greetings Ter CLP & ALL Blog Operatatives,

    Bingo Star ere.

    Em M - Is it your Birthdee? If so may I wish you "A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDEE IN ALL AREAS"!!!!!! & "A 'APPY ONE TOO"!!!!!!!!

    Tinsel - I wasn't offended at all but very big thank you for you concern Tinsel.
    I knew it was in light 'earted meanings & besides being called a woman is a compliment - Sometimes I wish i'd been born a woman (not that am 'aving tv thoughts, 'appy being a man) - But it would mean i'd 'ave more friends, not accussed of being gay if yer 'ug yer friends, errrr it would mean i'd like shopping more, could get boots footspray without strange looks, would mean i'm.... beautiful, errrr could use the womens only gym without all the male idiots 'ogging the weights & tryin' ter lift 'eavier weights than you just ter prove a point, errrrr can't think of anymore... oh I yeah.... and could get cheaper car insurance on me car - so no offence at all Tinsel!!!!!

    On a serious note it is a hard lonely life being a man, why do you think the suicide rate is far 'igher amongst young men nowadays.

    PS Back ter light 'earted - I've got a Sven message that involves yersen - it comes with friendship & love..... at Christmas time!!!!!!!!!

    Prof Plum - Did you 'ave yer Christmas gobsmackers played to?
    I think CLP doesn't like me anymore. Must be me Aries astro touched a few raw nerves. Like 'e's touchin' a few raw ones of mine by not playing me crackers.... mind you probally they get 'undreds of requests coming in though.
    While were on the above subject of gender errrrr are you a man or a woman Prof????
    I've been calling you Prof man for ages!!!!!
    I always thought you were a man but I don't know anymore if i'm coming or going!!!!!
    No offence of course but Cathmel says your a woman (commentation #6)..... I ain't know, I AIN'T know???????

    Sammie - Your new 'ot date is cancer but yer say 'e doesn't float yer boat.... yet!
    Look Sammie take yer time.... for now think that yer boat is in the dry dock 'aving a new paint job & MOT ter make yer boat ready ter float in the spring..... 'ence why 'e doesn't make float yet.
    Pisces & Cancer - your right a very good match. Get ter know 'im more & it could be that both being water signs yer could end up floating outta the dry dock.... in the 'armony of love..... tergether!!!!!! Give it time Sammie!

    CLP - 'ope me aries astro didn't offend in any way - it came in 'onesty & friendship!!!!!

    Chow!


    PS Another festive message Sven style :

    I like the fact that tinsel isn't just a sparkling decoration at Christmas...... but Tinsel is a fellow blog operatative friend all year round!!!!!

    I LIKE IT...... VERY MUCH...... I LIKE IT!!!!!!

  20. At 11:05 AM on 21 Dec 2007, Sammie wrote:

    Good morning!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM M!!!

    Last day at work for me too, until 7th - yippee!

    Got home last night and saw the mince pies my daughter had made - oh dear is all I can say - bless, she tried - so I knocked out 3 dozen, gave some to my neighbour and brought the rest into work.

    No-one's touched them yet - are they politely waiting for me to have one? OR do they look inedible? Ah well - here goes, I'm jumping in...

    Have a great day one and all,

    S xx.

    P.S. MfR - loved the wise words - hope you're feeling better soon.

  21. At 12:26 PM on 21 Dec 2007, Phoenix wrote:

    Chris you were on top form last night despite the manflu. The funny bits were the odd inputs every now and then of Queen's the show must go on - I kept wanting to hear the rest.

    Thank you to the Drivetime team and the bloggers for making my year's communting such a relief.

    All the best for 2008 everyone.

    Phoenix in deepest coldest Dorset

  22. At 12:39 PM on 21 Dec 2007, Phoenix wrote:

    Ouch I've been BP'd - those pesky Elves.

    A Big thank you to Chris and the Drivetime crew plus all the bloggers (welcome back Martin James and happy birthday Em) You have all made my yearly commute a pleasure.

    All the best for 2008.

    Phoenix

  23. At 01:31 PM on 21 Dec 2007, Sammie wrote:

    Bingo - so right - thank you :-)

    I have been told to leave work at 2.30 - yippee! Need to buy something to wear tonight - off out for a curry with a friend. He and I always have a really good laugh - so looking forward to it lots!

    I'm still playing Christmas music and happily - the folks in my office are singing along!

    Just had to pop out to get lunch (and have a quick squizz for something to wear) and am astounded at how rude people are! It's supposed to be the season of goodwill; I patiently waited for someone to pull out of their parking space, so I could take it, when a woman (yes, I took a good look at her, so I could bash her with my basket) drove in front of me and took the space! Then, as I needed cash for tonight, I waited patiently for an ATM, only to have someone push in front of me, as I was making way for the lady using it to manoevre her trolley out of the way! Soooo rude!!!

    I took a deep breath - threw a filthy look (and believe me it's awful) and reminded myself that it's a wonderful time of year!!!

    Righty ho (ho ho) - best finish off my stuff so I can get off early!

    S xx.

  24. At 02:20 PM on 21 Dec 2007, BINGO STAR wrote:

    Me again.........

    Just wanted ter say if yer wanter say something dangerous & riskay on the blog......
    terdee might be the day to do it as the blog ploice 'ave probally got serious 'angovers & might not notice after the DT party last night - know what am sayin'!!!!!

    Chow!

  25. At 02:23 PM on 21 Dec 2007, BINGO STAR wrote:

    Me again.........

    Just wanted ter say if yer wanter say something dangerous & riskay on the blog......
    terdee might be the day to do it as the blog ploice 'ave probally got serious 'angovers & might not notice after the DT party last night - know what am sayin'!!!!!

    Chow!

  26. At 02:33 PM on 21 Dec 2007, Nev wrote:

    just looking at the drivetime photo - I assume this is the xmas do - in which case why does Chris have his other half with him but no one else does???

    This really is confusing the annual debate about whether other halves should go to xmas do's etc.

    Nev

  27. At 02:44 PM on 21 Dec 2007, kazz wrote:

    Hi Christophe

    Just wishing you a very merry christmas
    and happy new year

    x

  28. At 04:08 PM on 21 Dec 2007, Prof Plum wrote:

    Merry Christmas one and all.


    Hope you all have a cracker.


    Bingo, Prof Plum was a blog name I chose because I love the game Cleudo. Not a real Prof or indeed a man. Which means I now need to reinvent myself.........
    It was rather embarrassing when the nice lady from the ´óÏó´«Ã½ phoned to ask about my choice of gobsmackers and asked who Prof Plum was!!!

    I said "Don't ask me, must be a mad woman".

    Prof signing off.

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