BLOG THREE EIGHT tWo
Watched my first ever...
...River Cottage last night whilst in the airstream under the stars, mega. Glass of rose - again and salmon from the barbie. After dinner flipped over to Beeb 2 for the last third of Mary Whitehouse, now there was a real crazy.
Enzo, very slow prog but a total hero, there's still hope in those eyes. Two and a half months without a single step and he still wants to be around. Love that dog.
Today, in London it's hot and wet, the worst combo. And to meet me when I arrived ? The accountant AND the bank manager, well you only live once I told 'em. They kind of agreed, kind of, anyway they've gone now...for the time being. Ha ha. Love it. Truth be told they've both been brilliant, one of them even invited me and Tash to a big posh do !
Tomorrow, an early start, as off to the telly half of the corporation. What for ? Who knows ? Watch this space, I'll let you know, promise.
What would you like to see on telly anyhow ? Not what would you "not" like to see, that's easy but what would you "like" to see ?
Don't forget you get to choose the first record on ALL REQUEST tomorrow, so come on, dig deep and surprise us with a zinger.
Also, I have found a single piece of TFI memorabilia during the move. Who do I give it to ? I think we all know the answer don't we ?
CLP.
2008.
X.
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:AWWWW Chris: Gingembre's t-shirt? Well done.
ARF: Anything from the Travelling Wilburys, or the Wandering Tilburys as a friend said to an assistant in HMV. Stoopid.
Anne xx
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At 29th May 2008, Debbie Graham wrote:Well had a heck of a week so far! Having landed my first 'big studio manager job' in January I have now been told it may be moving down South or I might be loosing the job! Bad times! Its this imaginary recession that been forced upon us all! So from having the time of my life doing a 400 year old house up my gorg new hubby we have this bomb shell to contend with! I mean I aint a greedy so and so! I just want what I work for and I work for it dam hard! We both do!
So what do I do? move with the job for part of the week? Hardly the best situation for a newly wed to be in!
Oh and Chris you have no idea how me and the better ahlf envy the transporter thing! We are living with the out-laws at the moment! again... Bad Times!
Good times should be on there way though???
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At 29th May 2008, Super Bagpuss wrote:CLP - well done - you do care after all :-)
careful about what you say about accountants - some of us may be part of that venerable profession
I want to see more documentaries (like child of our time) or dramas (like that one with david Tennant having brain damage) and less reality TV with or without "stars"
for ARF - I like the travelling wilberrys but I would love a party tune to get me in the mood for saturday - nolans - I'm in the mood for dancing or sisscor siters - I don't feel like dancing
super bp x
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At 29th May 2008, sezbit01 wrote:I'ld like to see more brain inticing programmes, like quiz shows where you can join in at home, (without having to pay for it) and educational programes instead of soaps and reality programs.....
for ARF: The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, KLF
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At 29th May 2008, I Am The Dobba wrote:All request How about
This house (is where your love stands) by Big Sound Authority
It may be from the 80s but sounds great.
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At 29th May 2008, Debbie C wrote:Ahh Chris, something for Gingembre! You are a star, a true star Mr Evans xxxx
And what do we want to see on telly, apart from TFI of course, is you doing your stuff. Don't keep us in suspense for too long!
Back to catch up on posts later, have not long been in and have hungry animals to attend to.
Love
Debbie x x
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At 29th May 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:O O O O O O Chris send it to Gingembre pretty please whatever it is he would provide a loving home for it.
I'm sure you have a personal email somewhere from him so you can get in touch.
To everyone else in blog land - a big happy hump day.
For ARF could I have Caravans by Barbara Dickinson please.
Thanks for the Enzo update
Phoenix
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At 29th May 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:TV I'd like:
More dramas (inc the wonderful historical ones a really good saga that I could tune into each week like Cranford - forsyth saga)
A really good live music show with mixture of classical and popular music (no miming allowed).
I miss Noel's House Party - madness and a Variety show saturday/sunday night viewing.
The thing with the current Talent show shows that there are lots of really good variety acts out there which would would like to see more of without having to vote for your favourite etc etc.
Cheers
Phoenix
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At 29th May 2008, loopy wrote:Hello Bloggers
Good to hear how Enzo is doing - fingers crossed for him.
What would I like to see on TV - something that's fun, light-hearted, and intelligent - perhaps a resurrected TFI !
ARF - well either Here comes the sun by George Harrison (as blogged yesterday) or
"As" - the George Michael and Mary J Blige version please.
Ta muchly
Loopy
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At 29th May 2008, gingembre- wrote:I AM SPEECHLESS...
...how do I start to thank you?
Work went well including a visit to the gym after, bloomin' tired now though as the alarm went off at silly o'clock and I was out of the house by 06.30!!!
Chris, you're a gent, again - thank you
KWx
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At 29th May 2008, gingembre- wrote:Oh, and I'd love to see "Don't forget your Toothbrush" return...
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At 29th May 2008, gingembre- wrote:or TFI?
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At 29th May 2008, lazykev wrote:i want to see more comedy/comedians on tv.they were the days.arf.....caravan of love ,by the housemartins.
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At 29th May 2008, hazel_love wrote:Dearest Christophe
I would like to see a show called "Brian's Got Talent". All about the weird and wonderful jobs that people called Brian do. Or maybe weird and wonderful hobbies that people called Brian have.
Or the "Saucerer's Apprentice" which would be all about how some people (who think they all know better than everyone else and wear badly cut suits) learn pottery.
...and yes Phoenix, some more really good drama...
Anyhoo, is lobster akshully any good for sharpening your beak on then? Or just your wit? I shall purchase one on the way home just in case.
Just for the record, it's hot and wet here too. And definitely not in a good way.
adam ant mays pettitts
love
hazel
x
ps I have a fan under my desk. In a good way. Make of that wot you will.
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At 29th May 2008, NewChrissieS wrote:Chris,
You are such a star - finding a T-shirt for Gingembre! He will be over the moon.
I have never managed to come up with an ARF of my own, but I'll give it a go: how about Livin' In a Box? Haven't a clue who sang it!
Thanks for reading our comments - I knew it was just a matter of time before you would find something TFI-related!
C xx
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At 29th May 2008, hazel_love wrote:ARF...please...
Adam and the Ants
In honour of yer new trailer...y'all...Kings of the Wild Frontier
or Stand and Deliver or Prince Charming...
Blog o'clock anyone???
or Cartrouble for MfR
x
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At 29th May 2008, gingembre- wrote:Not gonna do an ARF - don't want to appear greedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Oh, Hazel, you naughy girl. I'm home, having skived off early. Having a long weekend off - tomorrow and Monday. Lucky me - won't be having the alarm on in the morning!
Don't do too much tv but a TFI-type show I would watch.
ARF: I still would like the Wandering Tilburys, but I also like Mary J Blige, George Harrison, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Queen, Bob Seger, Dixie Chicks, The Band, Helen Reddy, Bonnie Raite, Chris Rea, Gretchen Wilson. Oh, stop it Anne. xx
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At 29th May 2008, MwK-Glasgow wrote:Chris,
What at top man you are xx I just love you to bits xxxxxx
All - I know I haven't blogged for a while it's crazy busy at work and when I do have a sneaky five mins by the time I've read all the posts I don't have time to blog. I'm not complaining, just wanted to let you know I'm here and sending out positive thoughts to those in need and congratulatory thoughts to those celebrating xx
AFR - Caravan of love cos there's a lot of lovin going on in that trailer of yours ;o) dedicate it to your lovely wife from all the bloggers xx
Welcome to all the new bloggers.
Need to go, I've got to be out of here at five! I'm not in tomorrow because I'm helping my sister prepare the food for my brother-in-law's retirement do tomorrow eve! He has retired after 30 years in the police force - think he deserves a party!
Take care all
Mary xx
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At 29th May 2008, U11733592 wrote:Fabulous one and all
Can't wait to find out what the memorabilia is that Mr Chris has found for Gingembre. Hope your first day back went well too Gingembre.
I rather like reality TV. I really get bored to death with animal programmes. Which is why I would never go on a Safari. Ok so it's a heard of Elephants.... so what.
Not enough Music Programmes on TV really. So many talented people out there too.
Be nice to see a Juke Box Jury type of thing with semi professionals singing live. Called down the Pub with Chris Evans and friends.
Can anyone tell me if I join facebook can I be Marilyn Monroe, or do I have to have a real name?
coco
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At 29th May 2008, HighlandLassSusan wrote:Afternoon Christoff!!
Myself and the wee lass watched River Cottage too - try explaining to a 3 year old what he’s doing with the chickens and what offal is!! Och, but she takes it all in her stride - yer never too young to learn about the realities of life - which is why she comes with me to visit my Aunt in a secure hospital (she has Alzeihmers). Gone off fish just now, meself - must be the hormones! I always think it tastes better on a BBQ though!
Give Enzi a gentle hug from us all, the wee hero that he is! Sending prayers for speedy recovery. And talk about 2 birds with one stone, a bank manager and accountant … now that would scare the living daylights out of me!!
Looking forward to hearing about the telly side … waiting with baited breath, about time you were back on the box when you see some of the numpties we are subjected to!!!
Will have a wee think about ARF over making the dinner …. but, Christoff …. you really are an absolute star and sweetie-pie finding that piece of TFI memorabilia!!! Woo-hoo!!! A certain gent will be jumping (gently of course) for joy the night!!!
Huggles
Susan S
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Comment number 22.
At 29th May 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:Hazel re the fan - just don't wear skirts.....!
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At 29th May 2008, -MoreTeaVicar- wrote:´óÏó´«Ã½ Bring back Rallycross from Lydden Hill.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Bring back a regular science program like Tomorrows World
´óÏó´«Ã½ Run a program on how to improve peoples driving skills, eg. side lights in heavy daylight rain don’t bl**dy well work! People`s use dipped main beam!
´óÏó´«Ã½ Run more Antiques Roadshow: The Next Generation
´óÏó´«Ã½ Get rid of Cathrine Tate on Dr Who. She`s a GREAT comedian, but Dr Who?
´óÏó´«Ã½ More Open University programs
´óÏó´«Ã½ Clone Michael Plain so we can keep him on tale for a 100 years or more.
´óÏó´«Ã½ More programs that leave you saying, wow, that’s fascinating
Airstream, Tin Can or Space Station?
It`s all of the above, who fancies some nocturnal space walking?
Anyone can build a research station in Antarctica, how about transporting your airtream to the south pole to do some research?
mj
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At 29th May 2008, HighlandLassSusan wrote:Oh, MwK, have a feeling you might have it with that one!
Christoff - how’s about TROUBLE by Pink? ( The Scottish Flickr group is heading North tomorrow to bonny, midge infested Lochinver (north of Ullapool), camping for the weekend …. and there is ALWAYS trouble with that bunch!! The wee lass cannae wait!!
Cheers ma dear!
Susan S
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:WE DID IT!!!!! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!
BIG LOVE TO OUR VERY OWN CLP!!
I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:ARF - I would like to hear 'RED LIGHT' by Billy Ocean please. Turn the radio up loud!!!
Thanks Cathmel x x
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Wooooooo.... whatta coincidence - am the same. Despite jogging/ cycling me damn tummy won't go.......
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At 29th May 2008, HighlandLassSusan wrote:Ummm .... I have you on RealPlayer on the 'putor, Christoff, and I have Annabel the Sheep head-banging to that tune!! What's that about!?
Susan
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Blog won't damn work.......
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:But it did then!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, vaughny85 wrote:I'd like to see more HD stuff on TV and I'd like to hear Making Plans For Nigel by XTC as I've recently discovered it and it's the best tune in the world! \o/
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:Bingo - i am just the same - if I do a long and profound blog it disappears into the ether - if I do a cross blog it appears straight away!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, emma-m wrote:Oh you star Chris, Gingembre will be over the moon!!
ARF - off out with my friend Dawn tonight to celebrate her birthday at a well-known hotel near where I live. She'll be thirtysomething and she's a bit of a foxy Emma Bunton lookalike, so please play The Spice Girls Wannabe, thanks gorgeous xxx
Hope everyone else is OK xxx
Em xx
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Cathmel - DAMN annoying isn't it!!!!!!!!!@@@@!
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:We must ave some kind of spam or some software on our computers that doesn't agree with the blog software.....
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:I might ave ter make a special BIG trip ter Broadcasting 'ouse......
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Comment number 37.
At 29th May 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:CLP - you are a gent! And the timing is spot on ... the day Mr Nobbly Knees goes back to desk duties you come up trumps!
Hurrah!!!!
TV: no more Sci-fi, reality or pay to vote quizzes.
Bring back Telly Addicts but with you instead of Noel Tidy-Beard. Good family values shows - Ask The Family rocked!!! Also anything with The Hamster or Mr Clarkeson - awesome viewing.
ARF: Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
To get me in the mood for The Emirates on Saturday night. Thanks x x x x
River Cottage - fantastic! Loving HFW. He certainly knows his onions!
Right, off to mash some spuds. Back later (probably when Heroes in on, although I won't be allowed to type coz of the noise of my nails on the keyboard spoiling Mr Diva's weekly heroes fix)
CtD xxxxxx
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At 29th May 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:PS: Check out Come Dine With Me on Ch4 at 8pm. That's a good hours viewing!
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Aye sounds a good idea.... good excuse ter get CLP's graph without looking like a stalker or a nutter!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:And get Interactive Ian's graph too!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Maybe I can call in on me way ter Ukraine at the end of June!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, U11733486 wrote:Mmmmmmnnnnn....... got me thinkin' now blog friends!!!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:what would I like to see on TV - to be honest I am not a big fan of most of TV ie: soaps, reality TV, supposedly avant garde comedy etc.
I do watch drama - spooks, torchwood etc. I think the thing I would love to see more of on TV is something with characters/people that I can believe in and care about!
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At 29th May 2008, DeRedHead wrote:Blast, Ive been Bingo-ed :-(
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At 29th May 2008, DeRedHead wrote:and I had so many interesting and fascinating things to say... ;-(
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:Bingo - I think it is me personally as it happens on my work PC as well - makes you think doesn't it? What have we done wrong?
x
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At 29th May 2008, DeRedHead wrote:So i'll be brief: Good =Antiques Roadsho Science / Nature / Dr Who and all quality Dramas like West Wing Spooks Bleak Hse
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At 29th May 2008, DeRedHead wrote:Hate all reality (okay yall know I watch apprentice) and I draw the line at Strictly come dancing (love love)- would like to see far less Johanthan Ross and Graham norton and far more Jeremy Paxman (ladies, he is my Simon/Sr'Alan 'wild card')... mmmmm
Never watched any of those find talent show/popstar/popidol anything, never watched a nancy or a joseph or a maria program, but I figure they are family friendly so dont hate them, just not my cuppa, Vicar!
Ive already given my ARF so dont get another bite, but if i DID It wouldbe 'hey there delilah' .. not for the song but for the BAND, for gingembre- plain white TEES!
Red x
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Comment number 49.
At 29th May 2008, DeRedHead wrote:hmm
managed to un-bingo myself,
if I knew how, I'd tell yall !
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At 29th May 2008, jenniferferfer wrote:When I took the dog out for a walk early this morning there was a warm mist with the sun trying to come out and said to anyone I met up with that it looks like we are in for a lovely sunny day and the sun did shine for a few moments and then the consistant rain, and I thought of all the people I spoke to and I bet they thought stupid woman won't listen to anything she says again!
Looking forward to some good telly, but I hope it's after 9pm as I don't watch much before then. More music would be good.
For the ARF..... I Love My Dog by Cat Stevens!!!
Jenn x
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At 29th May 2008, lazykev wrote:tommorows world...that was a top top top programme,what was that tall guy who presented it was it raymond burke????i know jon craven was on it,
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Comment number 52.
At 29th May 2008, lazykev wrote:bring back kick start and why dont you for the kids.
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At 29th May 2008, artyfactotum wrote:ARF ..lets have some hot weather sounds from Santana....please!
As for TV....the recent reality shows prove that there are so many talented people out there who have't been near drama school, signing...and lessons etc. They just haven't had the breaks, or don't move in the right circles. Wouldn't it be great to learn about more about some of these people without the hype and the humiliation?
Also there are Zillions of Visual Artists out there, many of whose work will will never be seen by other than a small circle. A semi -serious exploration of artists unknown and outside the mainstream might be a novelty (People could only take a half-hour of that tho>(Yeah you guessed it...I'm one of them).
Chris you asked why we live in houses.....didn't the BangBangs in the night answer that?
Artyfactotum
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At 29th May 2008, jenniferferfer wrote:Yes if not Plain White Ts are brill!
You know that the plank is done in yoga so you just have to practice it everyday!!
Jenn x
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At 29th May 2008, meandjumpingbean wrote:Hot???? Where's this hot weather? It's certainly not here :( good job I didn't hang the sheets out earlier, it has POURED down this afternoon. Ho hum. And I'm COLD now!
YAYYYYYYYY Chris you star, how to make a certain someone's first day back an awesome one!!!
ARF - I'm gonna go with "here comes the sun" in faith for a sunny weekend!
Glad the flapjacks were yummy, I might attempt to throw some together tomorrow and if any of them last the day I'll take them up to Manchester with us in the evening :)
xx
jeni
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:CLP YOU ARE A SWEETIE gingembre's pain gone completely!!
Boy do I ache - been on my feet all afternoon with hanging basket and tub planting. Only just come back in since my cuppa half way though the afternoon.
ON TV anything which doesnt drag on for weeks with voting going on - far more comedy light hearted stuff not heavy - something like vicar of dibley just light hearted - pie in the sky - been watching the repeats - reallly good. and variety - novelty stuff which doesnt make you cringe.
ARF travelling wilburys crammed full on my ipod so any one --specially like - where were you last night
Beesmum xx
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Jeni: Very warm and sunny up here in Scotland. Sorry (not).
anne x
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At 29th May 2008, meandjumpingbean wrote:Anne - bah!! No fair :( we had summer briefly this morning for about an hour...
Hmm, what would I like to see more of on TV... well, stuff that might persuade me to buy one might be good! I think the only stuff we currently catch up on is stuff like Torchwood, Doctor Who, Top Gear, Headcases... just not interested in soaps and "stars". Would be great to have some more decent dramas on, and educational madness like Why Don't You and How To and Eureka. Then some happy Saturday night shows which are just plain happy, not competitive or showy-offy, just daft and happy and full of good bands and ... well, think Drivetime but on telly. Hmm. That would be along the lines of TFI or DFYT or somesuch....
Mmmm foood. Foooooood.
Enjoyed the show tonight, what I caught of it! Good tunes :) head bopping away happily as the show closes.....
xx
Jeni
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Been thinking about tv and what I like: Love anything to do with Cairngorms, gardens, music, holidays in Scotland, peoples' real lives, personal development (but not navel gazing), Jools Holland-type programme.
Anne x
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At 29th May 2008, Debbie C wrote:Still not caught up properly but just read Chris' post again. Let's not assume that we are talking t-shirt here, Chris said 'memorabilla' it could be something else altogether but hey.......it's gonna be fantastic to have whatever it is. Good for you Gingembre x
And Chris I love that you read the blog. Long live the blog x
Little Man and Daddy catching up as the latter was out 'socialising with colleagues' last night. Me? I'm going to go and hide for an hour and have a bit of a break.
Back later
Debbie x x
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At 29th May 2008, jenniferferfer wrote:Hi susan S just to let you know that yes I do yoga at home but I also go to a class and I think that if you have never done yoga before you should go to a class first if you are with child, best to be safe, but yes it could help your hips. give it a go!!
Jenn x
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:Ooooo. Springwatch. Rothiemurchus, Ospreys, Wildcat..... Byeee.
Anne x
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At 29th May 2008, Matt wrote:Nice one Chris. Well done Gingembre.
If we draw your chaps in the cup and I see a TFI shirt down at the Cottage, I'll buy you a pint.
I really must control myself with promises of drinks. That must be several hundred I owe now.....
I don't really watch TV. To be honest, I only ever tune in to 'foody' type things. One thing that some may find odd is that I enjoy watching people cooking meat and fish really well but I've been veggie for 20 years. How do you explain that? Is it some kind of culinary porn? Maybe I was a carnivore in a past life?
I think that there is room for some kind of foodie-come-music-come-chat type thingy. You know, a sort of TF Fry Friday or Don't Forget Your Spatula.
I'm curious as to why this blog 'one-line-ism', or 'Bingoitis' as it is becoming known in techie circles, is spreading. I think I was the first afflicted, although I appear to be cured, so I feel kind of responsible. I don't know how I managed to shake it off, so if you are suffering, keep plugging away, it will go eventually. Yes, even you Bingo.
ARF? I'm normally all up for a rock tune, but this week I feel just the tiniest bit psychedelic. So toss in a modern twist, and we end up with
Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Tears For Fears.
Live and direct from the 'ooh, I haven't heard that one in ages' club.
Have a wonderful weekend all.
Much peace. Huge love.
MfR
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At 29th May 2008, anetanet wrote:art with fun!!
How about Deacon Blue - Chocolate Girl??? Ages since I heard it
Anet XX
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At 29th May 2008, pearlscruggs wrote:hi everyone, just joined this blog and look forward to joining in the topics. my request for arf would be FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREAKDOWN by earl scruggs glen duncan steve martin albert lee etc, great for a friday night drive home. we also have 10 chickens.
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At 29th May 2008, mbhold wrote:Chris..why not join up with the AIRSTREAM Caravan, ( a convoy of Airstream rigs )Cairo to Capetown in 2009 ( 40 odd rigs re-enacting the 1959 epic tour)...
Nice little trip to recover from the House re-build this year.
You can go for a few weeks or a few months..and of course take a Beeb OB crew with you so that we can still listen to you between 5-7pm!
Now that really would be some Drive Time.
TV and Radio combined....Cool or what?
Michael H
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Comment number 67.
At 29th May 2008, NicosDad wrote:for clare and Nico
Here comes the sun - Beatles.
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At 29th May 2008, dreamurdream wrote:ARF - Young Americans please please please. Take me back to my first fumbles of teenage luuurve!
Sparkly - our lab is wee boy and he's gonna be Alfie! And yeah feeling very very lucky. Only 2 sleeps left! and then chaos will no doubt ensue?? You have lab experience of this chewing thing then? Not just the odd slipper?!!! Well could do with few new replacements .....of many things so will leave in his path and hope for the best destruction!
Saw some amazig tents today. But now very confused! So much choice and size and colour.....as in life?!
gingembre - wow!. I think there is a lot of good karma on this blog and some of it just came your way. We love you CLP!
TV - would like some real real feel good TV. You finish the programme and have laughed out loud, cried good emotional tears and had a bit of a singalong.... far too much bad news in the world and some good feel stuff would make the world a happier place....just like Drivetime.
dreamer
xxx
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At 29th May 2008, v70z650 wrote:Back on the Telly: Really would like to see Dallas back on the Beeb. It all just comes flooding back whenever you play the theme tune on a Wednesday. I know that you can get it on some of those cable channels but it must be primetime!
All Request Friday: Echo Beach, Martha and the Muffins - may ALL TIME favourite tune - you never know if may even bring out the sunshine!
p.s. Very envious of the Airstream!
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At 29th May 2008, Matt wrote:Just had a quick bath and thought about this a bit more.
Oh, and I concede that 'TFI Fryday' works better.
Now. Think Saturday Kitchen. With attitude.
Evening slot, Chris at the helm, bit of music, bit of cooking. Works for me.
Maybe, 'Saturday Night Kitchen'!
Pop the cheque in the post Chris.
MfR
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At 29th May 2008, TwaDugs wrote:Hi Chris
Hows about Nazareth - 'Broken Down Angel' for ARF.
Brings back hometown memories - Rock on
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:My post disappeared. Bums!! Can't remember what I wrote.
Anne x
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At 29th May 2008, dreamurdream wrote:Ahhhh!! Thirsty thursday....just having first of the day! VEry very cold bottle of mgd...bliss.
xx
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At 29th May 2008, josey_chicken wrote:Helloooo out there (my first blog!)!
So been out for a warm, wet walk with other half and dog and we had a think about the question of what we'd like to see on TV. We came up with:
Firstly whatever it is - it should be entertaining (isn't that why we watch TV?), and to do that it doesn't always have to be interactive (ie voting, texting in etc) - just good quality so that the viewer becomes absorbed for the length of the programme.
As for what programme, well how about more of these:
science fact (Tomorrow's World);
science fiction for grown-ups but not fantasy (like Firefly);
stand-up comedy (Jack Dee's Live at the Apollo);
non-sensationalist documentaries on interesting/mind-expanding subjects (Equinox);
new stuff/new ideas rather than remakes (Life on Mars) and lastly.....
shows that are fun without assuming the viewers are stupid (like TFI)
Having mentioned TFI, I must tell you that cause we always had pizza at Uni when it was on, when I hear the music now I can always taste pizza - how Pavlovian is that?!
ARF - sticking with the theme - haven't heard Reef's 'Place your hands' for some time - that'd be a great start to the show....
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At 29th May 2008, CrimboDeevs wrote:Alright_Flower
Big hugs to you. You know where we all are!
Cheryl x x x
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:CtD: And wouldn't we all like to hug her?
Anne xxxx
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At 29th May 2008, katiekjr wrote:Hello All,
I posted briefly last year but went on a brief holiday to the desert and kind of lost the blog! I am back and cant wait to get my daily fix ( is that a little obsessive?!)
I also think Reef and Place your hands would be a great tune to start a great weekend. My hubby is away on a 6 month tour with the army but my best friends will be arriving to 'take care of me with some bubbly stuff and love' at about 5pm, so would be a great start to the fun packed weekend of great food great bubbles and the best company!
well done on the T shirt! It was the FB group that has spurred me on to start posting and join in the antics!
KJ x
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At 29th May 2008, kfitton wrote:ARF: Avenue Q - The Internet is for Porn
...?
Mind you, if that's on the Radio 2 playlist, I'll eat my hat.
How about Ocean Colour Scene's Riverboat Song to confuse people? >:D
Miss Freddie
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At 29th May 2008, brightAnnie-G wrote:By the way: Cheryl and I don't need to keep looking at that girl's bum. Remove it please.
xxx
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At 29th May 2008, gingembre- wrote:woohoo, I'm still grinning from ear2ear
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At 29th May 2008, mrshorsfield wrote:Hi
First timer here, just read through loads - what have I been missing!!!!!!! Brilliant blog Chris.
I'm married with 3 kids and all this week hubby's been golfing in Ireland and kids are at Granny's. I've been (surprisingly) bored stiff!! So decided to bake to pass the time and burnt it............
Soooooooo, could you play Burning down the House by Talking Heads - cos that's what I almost did!!!.
Woofs to Enzo
Janet, Warrington
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At 29th May 2008, Debbie C wrote:Hey loads of new bloggers brill!
Mudchute Farm is, I believe, just a walk from a stop on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway Susan x) called Mudchute. It's one of those City Farms and it's right in the East End of London.
It will have to wait for another day now though. I don't think Connie is in the Sound of Music anymore is she? But it's a night out, the first in months so I shall have a good night no matter what.
Matt, I think I know what you mean when it comes to watching people cook with meat when being vegetarian. I hate, hate, hate, decorating but love those makeover programes.
Off to bed soon, pretty shattered.
Love
Debbie x x
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:hi to all the virgin bloggers x x x x x
Welcome to this place of sharing - most of us can all be found on facebook as well - just search CLP bloggers or get a TFI T-shirt for gingembre!!!!
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:Ohhh, I did a big long blog and I've been bingoed!!
AF x
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:Pffffffftttt!! I'll try little bits...
Well, that's the big day over now. Didn't think it would be so difficult, but I managed to keep it together til I got into the house... I suppose I've been a bit numb since mum died, but you can't be numb forever can you.
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:So, big big thanks to everyone on the blog for all the support. I've been off work for the past couple of weeks and essentially I've been alone (through personal choice, I might add), and you guys have been a lifeline. Talking to people without having to talk to people.
Anyhoo, welcome josey_chicken, pearlscruggs and mrshorsfield, it's a fantastic place to be!
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:ARF - Wings of a Dove by Madness please Chris. Never fails to get me dancing!!
AF x
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:Did have a comment about the telly, but it won't let me post it :o(
Briefly, more drama, more comedy please.
AF x
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At 29th May 2008, cathmel wrote:Sending you big love and such positive vibes AF - i am so proud of you x x x x x
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:Thanks cathmel xx
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:If this thing is bingo-ing it will get me for sure lets try
Beesmumx
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:AF - thanks so much for tip on fb but been so busy today trying to run office fromgarden not yet tried it. You are so sweet to help on the eve of your two day ordeal - if I can keep my eyes open I will attack fb later - maybe another glass of red ? will check fb to see how you fared. Thought about you today and will think about you on morrow
Love Beesmum xx
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At 29th May 2008, Somerset Phoenix wrote:{{AF}} good on ya nice to know the positive vibes from everyone on here has worked for you. Excellent news.
I watched the start of come dine with me just because I wanted to see the live advert for H....A which I'd heard about. Very different and interesting.
Then watched the start of Talent and went on to the season finale of Bones - Oh wow it was good indeed - I'm note going to say what happened in case you lot have recorded it. Can't wait for the next series though.
I've had no communication from two of the agencies another asked if I wanted to contract in Andover and commute from Dorset - er no thanks.
I will have two weeks left from tomorrow and starting to get a bit panicked cos I have nothing lined up and need to pay mortgage, tax, insurance etc etc.
Right that's enough self pity.... a phoenix always rises from the ashes so this one will do as well.
Wonder if Dorset police have need of an analyst??? anyone know how I find out?
I've sent my cv off to the SunS.....ker people and hope that someone reads the emails from their website.
Bingo keep on mate you are doing me the world of good reading your mad oneliners interspersed with the rest of the blogs makes them funnier.
Phoenix off to bed
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:By the way - managed sort of piccy - did you see?
BMxx
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:Is that Biggles, Beesmum? Ah sure he's gorgeous!!
AF x
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At 29th May 2008, U11733592 wrote:Bit late one and all
But just reading an email from a mate in Washington at the mo. It's been Memorial day recently. It is the norm for all Vietnam vets to drive into town on their Harley's. The roar can be heard from quite a distance like thunder.
The one song they all seem to like out there is the Doors .. Love me two times baby.. so that would be my choice for ARF.
God Bless America
Coco
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:Phoenix did you see the one liner that got me in trouble with answering two bloggers?
I think I may be in trouble with Maaartin who told me to get on with my ironing!!!?
by the way second your comments about TV Maaartin could have written your suggestions myself - nothing like finishing a programme and saying "that was interesting/good/etc. move over to one side of the duvet!! - only kidding!!!
Beesmum xx
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:af yes mate Biggles the man right pain in the but today but then he turns those big brown eyes on you ---- melt Big softy or what!!
Beesmum xx
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At 29th May 2008, B-sMum wrote:Who on the blog was getting puppy Saturday - can't remember Help- AF you can usually remember - got a load of expensive puppy stuff got for his lordship - turned his nose up and plonked himself on nearest chair - hence boxes - fluffy sheepskin beds etc. - unused !! going free!!
Beesmum xx
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At 29th May 2008, alright_flower wrote:It was dreamurdream, Beesmum. That's really kind of you to offer the stuff you bought for Biggles!
They're funny aren't they, the animals? I've a cat and he's a fussy we bugger, likes something one week and not the next...
At the minute he's lying on a cushion next to the radiator, which isn't even on ;o)
AF x
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