TWO YEARS AND A BIG THANKS TO YOUS ALL.
Two years ago today this show hit the air and lo and behold....
...here we are still. Now honestly, I have forgotten how long the contract was for. Is this it ? Are we required on Monday. It was definitely two or three years. Let's hope it's the latter.
It all still feels brand new to me.I remember having the same feeling on The Big Breakfst right up until the next day. It was never a drag, never a chore, not for one second. Drivetime is even less so, older and wiser I've realised it's all about pacing oneself and trying to turn in consistent performances every day.
No matter what the rest of the day throws at us we know we have five till seven to escape the world. Being on the radio is a privilege not to be taken for granted and I promise you we all realise this every second of all our working days.
Hats off to the team, hats off to you, hats off to us all.
Now where's that contract ?
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At 18th Apr 2008, rwherlock wrote:Well done mr Evans.
you make it fun to drive home.
thanks for that
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At 18th Apr 2008, DAFbird wrote:How wonderful it works! Well i am no longer simply M but from this day on on the BLOG i shall forever be known as DAFbird( no there isn't a T missing!)
Happy Birthday all! Two years, where does it go...
Truly, it's a cracking show i often see fellow drivers and you can just tell that they too are tuned in!
5 - 7 was a gap needing filling and you have certainly surpassed all expectations!
M
xxx
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At 18th Apr 2008, GB1GB1 wrote:Great show, best on the radio. Listened from day 1.
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At 18th Apr 2008, Littlest Hobo wrote:Greetings and Salutations from Canada,
Firslty, I would like to offer my most hearty congratulations to Mr. Evans and the entire team. For two years, you have furnished us with some fine entertainment, witty repartee, stimulating guests, piquant epicurian tips, marvelous music and a wealth of other things. I am sure I echo the sentiments of many others when I say "many thanks".
To all other contirbutors to and readers of this blog, I wish you all the finest of weekends and the best of health. For my troubles, I am indulging in dinner at a Greek restaurant this evening, a pub lunch with friends on the morrow (after watching my beloved Rovers vs. Man U at 9:15am local time) and some golf on Sunday. Well, someone has to.
Enjoy, relax, love and appreciate.
Good day to you all.
Dr. T
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At 18th Apr 2008, NewChrissieS wrote:Chris,
Congratulations to you and the team - I don't get to hear the show as much as I would like, but when I do, it's really terrific. Lang May Yer Lum Reek! or something like that!
Well, the new blog is off to a complete flyer - welcome to all the new faces, too many to mention, but in no time at all you will be regulars on here and you're gonna love it!
Debbie-C: your wee boy might have other imaginary friends, nothing to worry about. However, it was rather arresting for us when MsS (who is now 17) came through to us, when she was about 4-ish, and said "there's a lady in my bedroom". Of course, we jumped out of our chairs and ran through to her room. No-one there! But she was absolutely adamant that a lady had been in there a few minutes before! Spooky .... eh?!
AS66: Dial a Disk - I was listening to that one day when my boss approached my desk and just stood there. I proceeded to pretend to have a conversation with Dial a Disk, but I'm sure he must have known what I was up to!
Have a good weekend everyone.
C xx
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At 18th Apr 2008, WhatsmyID wrote:HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRIVETIME!
I have been reading your blogs for a long time and have loved getting to know your regulars, so I thought it was about time I joined up and contributed, although it does feel like the first day in school where everyone has already made friends......
Hello.....ok if I join in?
I love the show Chris, here's to another 2 years!!
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At 18th Apr 2008, jenniferferfer wrote:Hi Chris,
It's amazing to think that you have been doing drive time for two years its like you have always been on the radio and it would be a sad time if it were to stop, here's hoping that it will go on for ever, or life just would not be the same!
I really think you and the gang should go out and celebrate, you are all doing so well.
Hope you all have a great week-end, lets hope the sun shines! Love Jenn x x
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At 18th Apr 2008, B-sMum wrote:Yay Clodagh you did it!!!
Biggles Mum xxx
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At 18th Apr 2008, OriginalDWNB wrote:2 years!
Flipping Hairies.
I really don't like the beatles.
That has set me in a bad mood now!
What was wrong with Frank?
DWNB
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At 18th Apr 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening each
Very Happy 2nd birthday Chris and welcome to the blog WhatsmyID.
Anne x
PS: Clodagh, you lucky girl.
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At 18th Apr 2008, darlingGillian1950 wrote:Well Chris I can't beleive its 2 years either!
The Beeb would be mad not to sign you up for life!
Love the show Happy Birthday to you and the team!
Love G
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At 18th Apr 2008, soAnnieMac wrote:Happy Second Birthday to you and all the team!
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At 18th Apr 2008, wilsmar wrote:Clodagh have you signed a contract with the beeb yet? Star of WUTW/J Vine/and gobsmackers (at least twice)/kickstart ARF on Drivetime - world domination beckons. You have too much talent to be this side of the mike. You should be the Drivetime equivalent of Wrighties "Ask Elvis" or the not so "old woman".
Have a safe and happy weekend all.
Wilsmar.
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At 18th Apr 2008, elmleaquack wrote:WHATSMYID - hi and welcome, don't worry we are a friendly bunch :-)
When the Beatles came on I had forgotton I was wearing my beatles t-shirt and took my jumper of to celebrate. Seeing as I work in a office and listern through an ear piece no-one knew what i was up to but it made me happy.
Happy birthday to you and the team and to all other birthdays today and coming up - my kittens are two next month and we have the party planned already (ok maybe not, but they might get decent cat food for a change)
Bagpuss - the No 1 cat x
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At 18th Apr 2008, up-the-creek wrote:Congratulations on two very fantastic years. My son Tom was born two years ago also...quickest two years of my life!
A good day to celebrate...I've just been offered a new job to boot!
Happy Weekend All!
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At 18th Apr 2008, clodaghrubbish wrote:Hurrah yippee woo-hoo Tanksa Million CLP!
Happy birthaversary Christoff and your marvellous team and a huge WELL DONE; of course, no surprises here that you've won everyone over so spectacularly, CLP, I've always known you're a big daft streak of ginga superstar bless you, hurrah!!
Wilsmar thankyou that's sweet of you but I reckon the world is a safer place with me out here in the ether.
As are the tits, the bees and the goldfish.
Clodagh.xx
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At 18th Apr 2008, CarlinDonny wrote:Happy Birthday Team
CLP you are the star we all thought you'd be. I can only echo the thoughts of everyone else here. Make sure you sign for the next 20 yrs at least, we would all miss you and our lives wouldn't be the same, so make sure you get a pay rise as well. You're worth it to them, and they know it so dont be shy.
Best of Luck to one and all.
Have a great weekend
Caio
Carl in Donny
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At 18th Apr 2008, Dan the Man wrote:Big Chief CLP, Hells Bells, Juicy Janine, Soozie Sue, Jonny S, Foxie, ET AL . . .
Happy birthday, have a great nite out and thanks for a great 2 years' programming,
Lots of Love,
DtM xx
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At 18th Apr 2008, thelovelytheladyP wrote:Hello All
Is this another excuse for a cake!!!!
Happy terrible two's drivetime. I must admit you sound a tad older over the airwaves. Now I know why it's a 7pm close..............time for bed!
Enjoy the celebrations.
Everyone have a good weekend be it rain, sleet, snow or maybe even sunshine. (And that's just the first hour of the day!)
LadyP
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At 18th Apr 2008, lazypool2002 wrote:2 years ...happy birthday drivetime mr evans jonny one and all.....have a nice weekend ......
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At 18th Apr 2008, Mariella-Wolenski wrote:Good evening all.
Guess I'm fairly lucky to maintain my nearly original name, apparently the Apparently! made it too long. Shucks....
Off to get my old tattoo finished tomorrow, and a new one started and hopefully finished at the same time. Fella wants to nip to Alton Towers on Sunday, but with 2 new tats on my back and one on his I think this may not be the best laid plan.
I often have dreams which have something written down in them, and most of the time I can read it, but best of all I remember them in the morning and often weird out my colleagues and friends when I reiterate them. Aliens, murder, living blobs of sweets that are going to war....CLP is not the only one that needs to see somebody.
Cheers,
MW, a!
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At 18th Apr 2008, boopbetty1000 wrote:Well, how two years fly by! For about a fortnight I thought Johnnie Walker couldn't be followed - now I see how suited he is to Sundays. I pick hubby up from work at 5.30 - he always complains but I just turn the sound up so I don't miss Rebecca! Plus, when we drove past the olde restaurant a few weeks ago, I think even he was impressed! I've promised him an anniversary meal there.
For the record, tonight's Delilah was ... well ... the most exciting yet, thanks to Jonny Saunders.
Hope the contract was for 3 years but 5 would be better. LOL
PS: How many ways can you spell Jonnie??
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At 18th Apr 2008, Mariella-Wolenski wrote:See what I did there? Read a weeks worth of blogs then got all confuddled as to what was mentioned when. Dag Nammit.
Appy Hanniversary to the team.
MW, a!
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At 18th Apr 2008, MwK-Glasgow wrote:Happy Birthday Drivetime Team xx
Chris add a 0 to the 3 to make it 30 years and we will be happy xx
Clodagh you are a scream :o))
MWa! Lovely to see you.
Welcome to all the new bloggers, you will be hooked!
Take care all.
Mary xx
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At 18th Apr 2008, fairlyoddmother wrote:(Formerly known as b.ish bump)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRIVE TIME!!! Heres to the next two years.
6pm onwards is a bitof a mad house here on the ranch with himself coming in from work and gettin the jam eaters to bed, so I often use the listen online facitlty and do you know what!!!! Some times I forget its not live and I text in, hahahaha, the shows so good it makes you loose your sense of reality, at least for a couple of hours.
Have a lovely weekend, xxxxxx
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At 18th Apr 2008, Debbie C wrote:Chris I love your show but then I have loved all of them, radio or tv. But as you say, when you get older you slow down, see more and appreciate things more. I purposely leave certain jobs so that I can be in the kitchen to listen to the show. Congratulations on two years of great radio and looking forward to many more.
Clodagh, well done you for getting your song played by the way!
ChrissieS, very spooky that would really freak me out. I've never seen a ghost but Mr Debbie has. Twice! But not in this house I'm pleased to say.
I love that more and new bloggers are here today too. The more the merrier I say. Hello WhatsmyID x
Have a great weekend everyone
Love
Debbie x x
PS. Has anyone watched the clip from the CLP home page where they talk about sex education? I couldn't help but thinking how it was like Creature Comforts and thinking about what animals they would be. I need to get out more.
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At 19th Apr 2008, fairlyoddmother wrote:Deb, I have to admit the new blog name has been shamelessly nicked from a kids cartoon, but its always makes me giggle!
I saw a ghost once not a very nice one either, thankfully it was only for a second but it was enough to leave a lasting impression, doused myself in holy water and wore a rosary beads round me neck for MONTHS after.....
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At 19th Apr 2008, Simon-in-A-Merica wrote:CLP - Well done on two years!
I often find myself advocating your show to people who did not realise (or believe) that you are on radio 2 these days. The conversation goes a bit like this:
yes,....that Chris Evans..the one who used to do BB and DFYT. Just imagine the same sense of humour, but a bit older, a bit wiser, he really a man of the people you know.....
Long may you and your team continue.
Simon
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At 19th Apr 2008, VaughnJess wrote:Happy birthday to the Drivetime crew! It's strange to think that I've been reading this blog for over a year- it only feels like yesterday!
VaughnJess from Down Under
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At 19th Apr 2008, PenguinForager wrote:Happy Birthday Drivetime. How old is the blog - seems like it's been going for ever.
Have a good weekend one and all.
Mange tout xx
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At 19th Apr 2008, missy_alex wrote:Well well!I have just registered with the blog and Missy wasn't aloud. So I am now Missy_alex.
Happy birthday Drivetime, where has two years gone?! I can't believe it!
Gingembre- I hope you are getting ok and not in too much pain from the op. Will send you a message on fb.
Going to the fella's later. Its been a strange week regarding the fella. He has been really busy and is now rehersing with a new band who I dont completly trust. I'm not going into too much detail but one of the other members of the band doesn't seem to get that the fella and I actually want to spend some time together and expects him to be there at a moments notice for who knows long.
Anyway hopefully it will sort itself out soon.
I have to believe that anyway or I'll go insane!
Hope this post gets through as I gave up after trying loads on tuesday! Love Missy xx
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At 19th Apr 2008, now_listen_here wrote:Can I have all those hats that everyone's taking off - I'm sure I can sell them down the market....
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At 19th Apr 2008, SJF102 wrote:Chris,
To be honest with you i was in dismay when i heard that you was taking over from JW. Although i thought you was perfectly suited to a sat pm slot, i didn't think you'd make it into a drivetime slot and was researching my listening options . . . .. . well boy i got news for you . . . . .. .there i am every day at 1700 when i working i'm listening to you :) well done Chris. Lets hope you manage to keep the drivetime slot as long as TW has kept the breaky show :)
Steve
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At 19th Apr 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:Good weekend everyone - Congrats to Clodagh on achieving the coveted first ARF record.
Gingembre hope the birthday for your son is going well.
Biggles mum you and Clodagh are making me laugh more and more these days.
MfR - keep your chin up and enjoy the weekend.
I will read more of the blog and report later
Phoenix
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At 19th Apr 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:Ahhh now I've caught up - Many happy returns to the Drivetime Crew you make so many people's drive home a pleasure. I too enjoyed Johnny Walker for sheer pleasure and some of his guests later were interesting. But I must say how much things have changed what with women's minute, the locker, challenge Foxy, the gobsmackers, kids fanfare and the office news I am surprised we ever have only 5-7 not later.
I hope that drivetime with Chris Evans is kept on the air for a long time. Good luck keeping the format fresh and interesting and I've loved womens minute this week - such fun.
Thank you Drivetime
A big hello to all the new blogger names out there so many in such a small time, just think how many bloggers had been having problems for so long and now there's a new system they are all appearing - welcome to the blog.
Phoenix
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At 19th Apr 2008, sparklingGracem wrote:Happy 2nd Birthday - and many, many more of them. I've listened from day 1 and love the show - edutainment at it's absolute best!
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At 19th Apr 2008, B-sMum wrote:Happy 2nd Birthday Happy Happy Team!! I was a huge Walker fan and not looking forward to C Lambie Pie but won over BIG time! xxx
Don't normally blog at weekend but if I leave this lot until Monday wont get any work done!
Had to lock up office before scooting off to the Spar to get a Pizza and anything with Delia cheat written on it (that book was so hot off the press it burnt my fingers phhssst! - see?) so thought I would check blog.
By the way new bloggers (welcome - I am fairly new myself) office is at bottom of garden - 20 or so ladylike steps from house or 10 if its chucking it down like now!! Now I have practised, I can manage a couple of Phoebe spins without whacking the filing cabinet so its a reasonable size.
Like to have a bit of a bubbly soak at weekend so all planned, until the groomer arrived an hour early to trim doggie! Oh well - bath later. Doggie out of van back in to house - aaaarrrggghhhh! He's supposed to have big floppy ears and gentle feathering!! Calling him baldy until it all grows back!
Phone call from old gits (other half's not mine - mine long gone bless them) so another 3/4 hour trip to Misery Mansion (I tell you, really bad vibes in that place - I avoid like the plague) but at least bald doggie can get a good run - the garden is massive! Hope none of his exposed bits fall off - it's a bit cold! - So - quick sarny and off you go chaps - its me to the bath!
Good dollop of the old bubbly stuff - 1 cig, (naughty) - magazine - in I pop - OUT I scream!!! By water freezing!!!! 3 squids worth of foamy stuff down the plug - quick shower and here I am! Have to wait until the other half gets back to fix the hot water (which was switched on) - he knows just where to thump it - with my luck at the moment there would be a flood so left well alone!
OH JOY OH JOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P S .Just tried to read Clodagh's bee and tit blog to my sister - will have to email her later - I couldn't speak and she couldn't answer! (Many moons ago we used to wake our parents up giggling so much couldn't stop!!!)More mascara before I head for the Spar!!
Love
Biggles Mum xxx
PPS Just got back from Spar - forgot to hit post comment so still sitting here - Guess what?? pizza on offer - two for something or other - but I forgot - big freezer stock up so can't get them both in!! OH JOY!!!!!
Good week-end one and all - see you Monday - I hope!!!!! BMxxx
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At 19th Apr 2008, DrBeeker wrote:Buenos Dias one and all
I don't usually blog on Saturdays cause I have a market stall, but got rained off today.
Now it's no small wonder we suffer from nightmares given Clodagh's blogs. Imagine, Johnny Vegas in a Bee suit.
On a serious note though, a fox (not fox the fox) Wandered through the garden today with a dead animal in it's mouth. It proceeded to bury it and no doubt will return for a feast tonight. I think it was a squirrel. I am worried my little Westie resembling a spring lamb might be it's next victim.
More nightmares to come.
Buenos Noches
DB
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At 19th Apr 2008, Debbie C wrote:B-sMum, you have made me want a bubbly soak now, in fact once I've hit 'Post Comment' that is exactly what I'm going to do.
Fairlyoddmother (giggling again!) the thought of seeing a ghost for a second, especially a nasty one really gives me the heebie jeebies. Mr Debbie woke to see an old couple sitting on the end of his bed, how awful!
DrBeeker, don't worry. After having much experience with foxes they are generally scared of domestic pets. People normally worry about their cats buts foxes so rarely take on one. And it must be quite well fed to bury the squirrel and not eat it straight away!
Missy, has this other chap got a girlfriend? I shouldn't jump to conclusions but I bet he doesn't. I went out with a guy who was in a band for a few years. He played lead guitar and I used to go and watch the band practice a couple times a week, I even got a few drum lessons thrown in from the drummer. I quiet liked being a groupie actually. Got to go to some cool gigs and go home with one of the band!
Off for that bath now, bliss!
Love
Debbie x x
Off for that bath now,
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At 19th Apr 2008, clodaghrubbish wrote:Christoff Lambie Pie bless yous, look at that face. It's a face you'd never get tired of slappin', hurrah!
Biggles Mum. Hahaha it's gratifying to hear that, thaks hun. One day I'll tell you the goldfish story but I'll need a month on the Prozac first.
Well it's Saturday night and I've bin invited to a party, an illegal piss-up in a farmers' field and a pub quiz but I'm sat here with Renee watchin' the Nancies, oh dear. What a saddo. Still, bless her, she's going into hospital on Monday and I'd say she must be frightened, although she doesn't want to talk about it much and I'm just trying to keep her company, distract her and make her laugh. And I'll have plenty time for misbehaviour once we've got her over this and I'm back in Ireland.
Hahaha she's just come out with a purler.
"Now THAT'S what I call a nice frock. Look. She looks right bonny. Last week she 'ad one on that was that short I thought summat was winkin' at me."
So have one for me, chaps and chapesses. And make it a large one.
Bottoms up.
Clodagh.xx
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At 19th Apr 2008, Debbie C wrote:Oh Clodagh bless you, raising a glass to you and Renee and best of luck for next week x x
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At 19th Apr 2008, lazypool2002 wrote:jonny vagas in a bee suit ....i think i saw him in that already....hes a funny bloke and likes a drop to say the least.
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At 20th Apr 2008, jenniferferfer wrote:Oh dear think I might have over done it last night, one glass of wine too much now I don't feel like doing yoga as going upside down will make my head spin. Thats it no more alcohol for me for a while! Nice cup of tea thats what I need and maybe back to bed for just a little while, then I will go to te health spa for a swim,....honest.
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At 20th Apr 2008, DrBeeker wrote:B's Mum Thanks for the fox information. I hope you are right! But I had a guinea pig eaten by one once you see.
Did anyone see Britain's got talent? I thought the girl dancing to Toxic was a true star. So glad she got through to the next round.
Tally Ho
PS Clodagh hope your Mum gets better soon.
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At 20th Apr 2008, weetomonster wrote:Wheeeee! Fully signed up member of the blog. How exciting! Have to say reading through the posts I'm quite excited at the thought of no more 502's :D Had a hard time thinking of a name, the first one I thought of was the nickname my granddaddy used to call me - refinej. And it was taken!!! Unbelievable.
So I have become the weetomonster - for a diabetic I have a rubbish diet at the moment, weetos, weetos and more weetos with the odd glass of chocolate milk thrown in. Hehe - thank God for insulin is all I can say about that really. I will be turning into a weeto soon.
Anyways.
Happy Birthday Drivetime!! I can't believe it's been two years, where has the time gone?! Hmm two years ago... I think this time two years ago we were still in Finland so we probably missed the beginning. I remember coming back to the UK in the summer and wondering if JW was just on holiday and then when it appeared to be a rather extended holiday of 3, 4, 5 weeks I did begin to wonder....
Chris you done good, lad! What a show. Do you remember when Basil Brush was a guest on the show? I was on a petrol station forecourt shaking with laughter, tears streaming down my face, attempting to fill the car up with petrol listening to the "boom boom" - oh what memories! If you ever manage to get BB back on the show PLEASE give us forewarning so I can try not to be doing something that could cause an accident otherwise!
Right I'm going to attempt to get up now, second bowl of weetos is calling...
xjeni
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At 20th Apr 2008, fairlyoddmother wrote:Morning all.
Tis a dank dirty grey morning in deepest Kent, but Im hoping the sun will burn thru later! Anybody see that talent show last night? Anybody else wish that friggin woman would stop wringing her face to produce tears, honestly..............
Right Im off to attempt to make some Soda bread, finally found buttermilk in the shop, well noone told me it comes in a cream carton and not a milk one............. xxx
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At 20th Apr 2008, MwK-Glasgow wrote:Morning All xx
It's nice getting to blog over the weekend :o)
Clodagh I hope Renee is better soon xx
I also ate too much and drank too much last night! A friend was supposed to come for dinner and cancelled an hour before she was due to arrive when in actual fact she should have been on her way to me! How rude is that? All I got was a txt saying "sorry something has come up I can't make it"! My first reaction was to ask if everything was okay but I'm still waiting for a reply! We haven't been in touch for a while so it was an opportunity for us to catch up...guess who is off my Christmas card list!!!
Of course I didn't want any of the food to go to waste :o)) so I ate far too much and washed it down with too much wine :o))
Here's a question for you all. You put a pillow slip in the washing machine the correct way round as in outside out and inside in but when it comes out it has been turned out the wrong way so that it's inside out! Bizarre!
Hope you are all having a nice Sunday. Weather isn't too bad here, sun is out but it's a bit cold. Few fluffy white clouds in the sky but not too many dark ones!
Take care
Mary xx
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At 20th Apr 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:Mary - I hate it when the pillow cases disappear inside the duvet cover and you have to forrage inside the wet duvet cover to retrieve them. What's that all about then?
Had a lovely day yesterday: put in 4 rows of spuds over the allotment then had a relaxing bath before going out to some friends house for dinner.
Then this morning Me and Mr Diva did a really long walk to blow away the wine cobwebs that had gathered over night - we were out for just under 4 hours and I think we did about 9 miles - over fields, through fields, round fields .... very exhilarating. Lovely.
I've now got a rhubarb cake in the oven and am about to embark on making a lasagne!
Grand show on Friday CLP - I did the D in my kitchen whilst doing a paella for dinner.
Short week this week: Thursday pm and Friday off for a friends' wedding. Can't wait .... THE HAT will be getting its world premier!
Hope everyone's well and having a chilled weekend.
CtD x x x
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At 20th Apr 2008, cathmel wrote:AAAHHH why have none of my messages appeared on this blog - i do have a sign in!!!!!!!
It is driving me mad!!!!
C
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At 20th Apr 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening each
Mary: Wish I'd had too much wine last night. Was looking after littlest grandson (2) overnight. Trantrum before bed, THEN he woke me up at 5.15. And his parents got a lie-in till midday. Lucky sods.
CtD: Got any leftovers? I'm too tired to cook.
Anne x
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At 20th Apr 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:And I'm obviously too tired to spell tantrum.
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At 20th Apr 2008, reallyhatesjazz wrote:Hi Chris and all the Drive Time Team
It's been a GREAT two years - try never to miss it! Belated Happy Birthday from another 18th of April birthday person!
John H
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At 20th Apr 2008, missy_alex wrote:Debbie- believe it or not, he actually does! the poor girl. Things are alot better after this weekend. I told the fella how I'm feeling and he knew something was wrong, but we are great now and watching the Bafta's on our 7month anniversary!
Hope you all had a fab weekend! Love missy xx
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Comment number 54.
At 20th Apr 2008, Moose wrote:Two years. Phew.
Funny how hard it is to remember life before the CLP blog...actually I'm having trouble remembering life before the dinner party I went to on Saturday night!
I am now online in my little German flat so hope I willl be able to keep up a little more than I have been. Both here and on the dark side...
Greetings to all blog friends old and new...
Cheers from MuffinTheMoose
(The artist formerly known as just plain old Moose)
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Comment number 55.
At 21st Apr 2008, thelovelytheladyP wrote:Mornin' Campers
Monday already - I've lost a weekend somewhere it went so fast!!
Clock fixed yet?
Have a good start to the week all.
LadyP
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Comment number 56.
At 21st Apr 2008, thelovelytheladyP wrote:Nope - clock still wonky - 5.13am by my clock!!
LP
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Comment number 57.
At 21st Apr 2008, gingembre- wrote:err, think I just got BP'd?????
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Comment number 58.
At 21st Apr 2008, cathmel wrote:some of my posts are def going astray!
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Comment number 59.
At 21st Apr 2008, gingembre- wrote:cathmel...
...me too! twice this morning, oh well
KWx
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Comment number 60.
At 21st Apr 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:Good morning everyone.
Dreams. Blinky blimey I had one not to forget last night ........
I dreamt I was having a rather exciting tryst with Mr Noel Fielding. I can only hope and pray that I wasn't talking (or anything else) in my sleep or else Mr Diva might think I have a "thing" for Mr Noel Tidy Beard, and not Mr Mighty Boosh.
Whatsa gal to do???
Laters ....
CtD x x x x
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Comment number 61.
At 21st Apr 2008, B-sMum wrote:Morning all!
Twasnt me Dr B re the fox twas Debbie. Only thing I know about foxes is the little cutie, obviously very young who padded down the garden path looking around at his new world and--
The mangy old fox who killed Jemina puddle duck and the chickens next door to our bolt hole in Wales.
Do I hate them or love them - what do you think? where's me horse and hounds! (by the way horses terrify me - once hoisted up on to a 20ft race horse and it obviously didn't like me too much!!)
Biggles Mum xxx
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Comment number 62.
At 21st Apr 2008, DrBeeker wrote:You know you are getting old one and all when….
You start having runs out in the car on a Sunday.
Well as one of us had won free Sunday Lunch for four at the best hotel in Weymouth, it seemed a good idea.
We decided first to go to Portland Bill. Now I felt a bit ridiculous tottering around the cliff tops in my five inch heels. People wore anoraks and binoculars to watch the guillemots. (Fascinating).
We took in a few breaths of fresh air and proceeded to the Hotel. On arrival in the bar we could observe the restaurant, not unlike a BHS Café. People were queuing at a hatch and making their way to tables with huge plates of food. One woman seemed oblivious to the fact that her overburdened plate was dripping gravy all down her skirt.
Well, we decided not to eat and ended up in a Pub in Little Piddle or somewhere or other. Sunday Lunch was over so had to settle for Ham Eggs and Chips.
PS Debbie and B's Mum sorry about the confusion!
PS . Moose, what you doing in Germany? Are you in the Army now?
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Comment number 63.
At 21st Apr 2008, hazel_love wrote:Golly wotcha! I'm on! Albeit with an underbar, but I spec I've needed one of those for some time...
MW,a! Was thinkin' bowchu just the other. Glad to see yer still alive and kickin'! Or swap-shoppin'...
Two years. And it don't seem a day too long. Muchos felicitations sweet Christophe...and look how much you've packed in as well! Anyhoo, I'm gonna have to get a wee headphone for my moby because I won't be driving home any more soon.
BECAUSE I HAVE A NEW JOB HOORAH!!!
Last time I managed to get to type on here, I believe I mentioned my new car? Well, I still have it.
Other than that, the Badger continues fine. I'm just hoping this hangs around long enuff for me to catch up...even just a bit!
Hope all you other lovelies are well. Good to see you littlest hobo x
love
hazel
x
ps are there still Blog Police?
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Comment number 64.
At 21st Apr 2008, all-powerfulrosieroo wrote:Well done Clodagh on getting your ARF choice!
Had a lovely weekend. Mr P took me out for a thai on Saturday night and we had a lovely, lazy one at the pub on Sunday. He's working away in Edinburgh all week so I'm not the happiest bunny today :(
MwK - sorry to keep you in suspenders (I hate it when people do that as well). Well, you know I was having a bit of a work dilemma last week (along with MfR - hope you're OK, chief) and travelling and what to do etc, well, Mr P and I have decided to try and buy our little house. Renting seems like such a waste of money plus when we finally get up off our arses and go travelling, we'll have a base to come back to and won't have to move in with the 'rents - bliss. Anyway, that's me.
CtD - Noel Fielding dreams? I am so jealous. Mr P and I are going to see the Boosh live in November - can't wait!
Hazel - congrats on the job.
Still no sign of Bingo?
Rosie x
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Comment number 65.
At 21st Apr 2008, Liz Coates wrote:Please can somebody let John Prescott know that he forgot to vomit!! Does he know that bulimia isn't just about stuffing his face, he's forgotten the most crucial part.
It's no way bulimia he's suffered, more like he's a fat, greedy politician that spent most of our money on chauffers, women and food.
Have a good day everybody
Liz x
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Comment number 66.
At 21st Apr 2008, elmleaquack wrote:CTD - I am so jealous - I never get to dream about the lovely Noel (have applied to get tickets for Buzzcocks as he is guest starring again next series) - I am more likely to dream about my childhood, mores the pity .
Weekend not so bad, went out for dinner on sat with friends and we were practically the only people there, food great, service fantastic so cannot see what the problem is. And no, I'm not telling where as I want to keep it quiet but the place is in Bucks :-)
Then went out for dinner gain Sunday lunch at the one retaurant TLOML cannot eat a thing (it was a friends party) as all pasta or tomoatoes, poor biy - he had a salad and dinner when we got in.
SO gym definately today before my trousers start to protest.
bp x
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Comment number 67.
At 21st Apr 2008, fabjdb123 wrote:Happy birthday CLP, two years and running!
I agree John Prescott has certainly doesn't look like he suffered from Bulimia, to the best of my knowledge bulimics are not fat like he is!
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At 21st Apr 2008, MwK-Glasgow wrote:Afternoon Bloggers xx
Rosie - Thanks for relieving me of the suspenders lol Good luck with your venture xx
Bingo - Where are you?
Hazel - Congratulations on your new Job, great news, delighted for you xx
CtD - As I look out of my kitchen window (favourite spot for drinking my cup of tea or glass of wine!) there are a couple of rows of houses in front of me and one of them always makes me think of you - no particular reason why, it just gives good vibes :o)
Missy - How are you doing? Hows work?
Gingembre - Hope your recovery is going well xx
Keith - Thinking of you xx
Susan S - Huggles xx
Have a good Monday!
Mary xx
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At 21st Apr 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:Aw Mary, that's a really nice thing to say about someone you only know in a "virtual" environment.
I always try my best to be positive, and as old-time bloggers are well aware, I've had my share of down-time over the last 18 months or so ... but the blog and the wonderful people on the blog (and of course CLP) have always been there to put a smile back on my moosh.
I love this blog sooooooooooo much!
Big hugs to absolutely everyone.
CtD x x x
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Comment number 70.
At 21st Apr 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:TeeeHeeeHeeeee ....
I've just spent a bit of lunch-hour being very girly and childish .... but I can highly recommend it to everyone!
I did an image search for Noel Fielding and sized and printed it onto the colour printer, then got all "Blue Peter" and customised my dull 2008 calendar so that April is now "Noel Fielding" month!
I intend to carry this on for the rest of the year (the calendar is sooooooo dull, trust me!) and have Josh Holloway and Russell Brand primted up for May and June.
Suggestions for July - December gratefully received - along with a "who would YOU have on your calendar" reveal to bloggers!!
NB: keep it clean as this is a R2 site!
I'm off now to do some Akchewal work.
CtD x x x x
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Comment number 71.
At 21st Apr 2008, elmleaquack wrote:CTD - I have the Johnny Depp calandar (Christmas present to me) and when I took it to work me and my boss (female) decided which were our fav pictures of him.
SO my suggestion, Johnny Depp - the lon hair sultry pictures are the best - yum yum
x
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Comment number 72.
At 21st Apr 2008, Debbie C wrote:I know that he is barking mad in Eastenders, but I think the guy that plays Sean Slater is quite easy on the eye.
Busy, busy, busy...... back later x
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At 21st Apr 2008, Mariella-Wolenski wrote:I too have the Johnny Depp calendar. December is gorgeous, but I quite like the one of him sat at the cafe table as he looks the spit of me fella. Who's a lucky girl then? Oh yeah, its me!
Good weekend. Tats all look darn fine and not too much ouchy going on. Today is fairly animal based, what with cleaning out and vet visits and best of all preparing for my chickens which will be delivered next week.
Omlette, anyone?
MW, a!
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At 21st Apr 2008, MwK-Glasgow wrote:My calendar would have to be the gorgeous Dominic Purcell from prison break! Why don't I have one??? Must do a CtD and get customising! lol
CtD - You always come across really cheerful not matter what's going on around you xx
Mary xx
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At 21st Apr 2008, cathmel wrote:Is the blog accepting my contributions today??
Hello???
Hello???
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Comment number 76.
At 21st Apr 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:Cathmel
yes yes yes!
CtD x x x
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Comment number 77.
At 21st Apr 2008, hazel_love wrote:I just have a laminated bunty-style cut-out, from the front page of a Sunday magazine from last year some time. Dressed in full PotC, and a lovely floppy shirt, with his big sword out.
Mr Depp that is. I'm sure there's more, but not for here.
Have just about had time to read this page...have no idea when I can ketchup to all the others.
Clodagh, how's Barry lately? Love to Renee x
gingembre, I trust those ickle pink knees of yours are still sparkling btw?
...and PenguinForager...I think you'll find that the ever gorgeous MwK from sunny Glasgae was the firstest ever person to write on the blog...if that was a wonder of yours too...
Bleshoo rosieroo!
My, how I've missed this!!!
I know where you can get it if you want it
love
hazel
x
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Comment number 78.
At 21st Apr 2008, gingembre- wrote:hey, can I play the calender game too or is it laydees choice only???
Emma Bunton for me (every month)
MrsW has finished her website today and it's "gone live" - very exciting - not sure if I can mention it on here or whether I'll get told off by auntie beeb?????
Bonnet de douche
KWx
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Comment number 79.
At 21st Apr 2008, gingembre- wrote:oh, I wanted to mention from last week - the 80's...
..can't believe no-one brought up KAJAGOOGOO???
Soooooooo good
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Comment number 80.
At 22nd Apr 2008, MONITORMAN10 wrote:Hi Chris
Hope Enzo is on the mend.
We were with Deano the German Shepheard at the Hydro yesterday.
Although he is 11 years old you could see what can be achieved.
Deano has been really sore over night after his swim but hopefully it is helping him.
I though what a lovely dog Enzo looked and am sure he will pull through.
Noel and his team are fantastic.
Maybe bump into you again at the pool.
All the best
Graham
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At 22nd Apr 2008, caroch wrote:two years of fab pleasure...please carry on, I could write you a contract if it would helpxxx
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Comment number 82.
At 23rd Apr 2008, GayleyJ wrote:After perusing the piccys on the Drivetime blog - does anyone else agree that Sally Traffic looks like Courtney Love? Have they both been seen at the same time the same room without the use of smoke and mirrors?
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Comment number 83.
At 25th Apr 2008, wur111 wrote:I used to enjoy your Saturday afternoon show (taking over from Dermot) in the sunshine in the garden. Love your drive time show (very rarely driving anywhere when you are on), only get to hear it all when eggheads isnt on the telly though. Might start to 'listen again' to catch the other hour. Everyone on the prog seems to have such a good time, if I wasnt already in a good mood you lot soon cheer me up. By the way what was the name of the whistler you had on before xmas?
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