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rescession hurts those who have the least to loose the hardest - end of story.

fingers crossed, we should be okay as long as we keep out jobs as we have lived pretty frugely and as long as we can pay out huge mortgage (we did pay a big deposit we had saved up for but you should see the house prices in Bucks) then we should stay solvent - but that is a lifetime of never having expensive holidays/ clothes or things (we have sofas that were old when we got them second hand) - its just not fair!

whence the rich just get richer - and I'm sorry chris - but you are one of the rich and I'm sure your accountant will make the full adantage of the slump to help you out.

So -as mu mum says - don't talk about money coz you will always end up upstting someone.

super bp (getting back off her soap box)

nice Airstream

Is it a 25'?

Oh one and all

What a lovely photo of the dogs and the caravan don't look too bad either.

I love boat watching. Of course alot of the smaller ones are charted. Had great fun watching a group of three guys trying to drop anchor in the bay I was on last year. After several attempts, they then dropped the motor launch. Anyway the launch broke down so they swam ashore. However the boat broke it's anchor and they commandeered a pedalo to get back to it. Not what you want people to see really.

Clodagh Rubbish it's just all stress coming out.

My world was rather turned upside down too this weekend. But I can't talk about it to anyone.

Toodle oo


coco

Is the shed for you or just somewhere Tash threatens you with if you dont behave?

Nev

well chris we're skint at the moment, not on the breadline but having to make a few cutbacks, miss out on a few usual 'extras' for afew months. Not being able to do any overtime has affected us quite a bit, it surprised me how much we relied on it to be honest. Can't sell our house which is a bind as I'm desperate to be nearer my daughter. We'll ride it out and prosper in the end hopefully. Bloody money eh? drives ya mad.

Coco - what's up? you've mentioned it in the first place so you must want to talk. If you really cannot then I hope it all sorts itself asap. If you get on fb feel free to email me if you think I could be of help. Remember - we're a nice bunch on here and will help if we can x x

KWx

Oooooh I love those, I think they look beautiful! Caravan or no caravan....

jx

Inspectorcoco, hope things work out whatever happened at the weekend. And I hope you know that if you ever can talk about it, we're all here to offer what support we can.

CLP, were their yachts bigger than yours?? Sounds like an amazing experience but, like super bp, I doubt it's something I'll get to see any time in the near future!! Recession is not really something I have a lot of experience with, this is really my first as an adult.

Hope the [not] caravan is to your liking!

AF x

hEY -

iF ANYONE is interested I work for a company selling big Yachts.....

DWNB

Those dogs are luscious! Wonder what they think about the new surroundings.

F@@@@@@@g h@@@@ - just googled Alfa Nero....

Wow - that too is very beautiful and all that just for 12 people to indulge is mind boggling.

Amazing people us humans - but by heck I think we get some things very wrong.

jx

Ello CLP, glad you enjoyed the GP despite the wet weather but made the GP more exciting.... thought it might rain!

PS Nice wheels!!!!!

PPS Is that Enzo there....'ow's 'e getting on????

I was checking out the boats during the race, there was an amazing big grey/blue one that looked like a battleship or something. But it was parked alongside the rest of the white ones so it was just a privately owned luxury yacht. I'd love to own a luxury yacht. :O)

If it weren't for the rich I would not have a job! Money makes the world go round.....
I work on one of those boats!!

Quick visit, tonnes to do......

I never find the blog dull.

Congrats on passing the test Jen x

Clodagh that's fantastic news about Renee x

Coco, we would love to help you if we can. Hope you aren't feeling too bad x


Back later
Debbie x

Chris,

Glad you had a great weekend - I don't grudge you anything. But believe me, there IS a recession! Have you SEEN the price of potatoes?!

Just want to say to Clodagh: I am so glad your mum is recovering - what a terrible time for you - the stress is such a killer and that's what's wrong with you. You're gonna be ok, I reckon a vat of white wine is what's needed!

Tinsel: I have just managed to catch up with the blog over the weekend - and I have to say, you and I sound like we're on the same wavelength! The Osmonds were wonderful on Jonathan Ross (I saw them in Glasgow a week ago, and they were just fantastic). Also, I have to confess I am falling madly in love with Sir Alan! I totally get where you're coming from!

Super bp: what a shame no-one came to the M - if it had been possible, I would have been there. I have now met two of the bloggers on my own: MWK and Amanda. I was VERY nervous meeting them but both meetings turned out brilliantly - they are wonderful girls. I hope you get to meet some of the bloggers at some point. You could always come to Glasgow and Mary and I could meet you for lunch!

C xx

Ah Clodagh, just slowed down and read your post again having raced through the posts a moment ago. Little Man in bath, Daddy supervising thankfully.

Poor you, you must have been beside yourself.

You have been so strong for Renee, no wonder you feel so drained right now.

Sending lots of love to you and Renee, let us know how she gets on xx

CLP that is the fanciest looking 'caravan' I have ever seen.....can't wait to see piccies of the new house now!

Debbie x x

so mr evans .. how long does it take you to polish that ha ha .. and what do you use to tow that???????? great show bye the way ... and more bob dylan !!!!!!!!!!

Evening each. Chris: That is definitely not a caravan - its a MEGA caravan. Looks lovely. And, thanks for playing Bob Dylan - he doesn't get nearly enough airtime.

Anne x

Thanks so much yous lot for your sweet messages, yous is all sweethearts and I so appreciate every one.

I must say though, I need to pull meself together; I'm welling up at the slightest thing and snapping at the tiniest provocation; and yet all is well. People have to weather far more serious and tragic storms than this, I need to catch meself on.

Therefore can I say again, my grateful thanks for reassuring me that I'm somewhat less of a pathetic freak than I thought.

And I promise I'll be back, rantin' an' spoutin' me usual load of old sh...rubbish (oops get me wrists slapped) as soon as I can find me marbles again.

XXXXX

Clodagh.xx

Clodagh don't be so hard on yourself. What you have been through is still very traumatic and you are behaving just as any of us would I'm sure.

You are certainly no pathetic freak, 'cop yourself on' as my brilliant friend from Sligo would say. You are very normal and very lovely and I really hope that you feel better soon.

Love
Debbie x x

I have just joined up yehhhhhh

Heard Chris talking on his radio show tonight about the photographs on his blog so I had to come along to be nosey, lovely caravan and dogs.


ayrbrain

Wow, that's some yacht, by the way!

Anne

ayrbrain, welcome to the madness!!

Slightly mad bloggers here, but a lovelier group of people you couldn't find. Hope you get to feel at home!!

AF x

Chris

First up, I hope the pub isn't underwater.

Had lunch all booked up at The LI yesterday and couldn't get through the raging torrents to the pub! Luckily, The M bailed us out......

You are quite right. The rich are getting richer, and the rest of us are cutting coupons out of the back of cereal packets.

We see it day in, day out. I pass petrol stations with telephone numbers where the prices used to be on the way to work, and arrive to find we sold another three Ferraris at the weekend.

Without harping on about what happened at the weekend, my offers still stand for those concerned.

Much love, huge peace and crumbs, only three days 'till the weekend

MfR

Wow I really like the cool looking not caravan, i'ts nothing like the one we stayed in as kids!

I know that money is important to make life tick over but it does not make you happy and I know this as I have seen it first hand having worked for multi millionaires and they just didn't ever get to be satisfied or fulfilled, maybe it was just them but I feel if you have your health and strong family ties and good friends you don't need bucket loads of money to make you happy.

Hi there ayrbrain hope you enjoy the blog!
It can be quite entertaining somtimes,

Love to hear some more Bob Dylan.

Love Jenn xx

Ahhhh, Clodagh, we hug you cos we love you :-)

Coco - was it a good thing or a bad thing? Whatever it is, I hope you know that all us bloggy friends will be supporting you.

I don't begrudge people having lots of money if they've earned it - good luck to them. It's when we keep hearing about politicians taking the right royal mick with their expenses (OUR MONEY!) that I get cross (understatement)!!

Chrissie - thank the lord someone else understands me!!! I now have Simon Cowell on my list too - don't think he's quite as odd as S'rAlan and the Lord - but ooh, saw his hairy chest last night and went all weak at the knees!!!

And who said this blog was dull?????

Love T xxx

Nice caravan!

But beautiful dogs!!

Are you going to join the caravan club??

Come and join us on one of our mad weekends, a combination of walking the dogs, eating and drinking-great fun!

Tiger

By the way, meant to say - Beth looks so grown up!!! and how's Enzo doing??? They look so cute together :-)))

T xx

Natasha and Chris.

Hope you have now settled in to your cool silver dream machine...all was well when I left it last Friday on your cool campsite down south.

I'snt that double bed so comfortable? and the bathroom so nice?..much better than any Hotel that you have stayed at..no intruisve next door noises or outside traffic to wake the soul.

All you need to do now is get to know it well,then fit a towbar and electrics to that nice silver LR3 and hit the road..

Go explore our wonderful coast and countryside.....

Best regards from everyone at Airstream Europe.

Michael H

PS Hitan is ace

Ohhhhh cool caravan - I was expecting one of those huge static ones for some reason. Do you have to polish it every week or does someone come in to do it?

Nice note from Airstream guys too.

Is that Enzo on his feet if so he is looking a whole lot better.

Have been playing catchup on FB and other places and sending out cv for speculative applications.

Only 3 weeks until I am back out of a job... ho hum temp anyone?

Is it Friday yet?

Welcome to the blog all newcomers - once you dip your pinky in you end up with your foot in it up to your neck - I kid you not.

Phoenix

Anyone watching Spring Watch? My lovely Rothiemurchus is on.

Anne x

Well, its not really mine, cos I'm not a millionaire, but I do love it a lot.

Anne

yes yes yes ...all that money and you slept in a caravan last night......oh the irony......like paul mckenna said on steve wright were all rich but we just dont relise it.....a freind of mines a millionaire and hes not happy most of the time......

Dont want to be picky Chris, but the yacht holds 78k litres of fuel not gallons. Still a lot though! Nice boat!
cheers,
doctorcrop.

ha - So no one wants a boat!

Hmmm Well, if you do, you all know where to find me.

I'm loving the Caravan! I thought it was one of those two berth thingys.... but it looks quite classy on a bigger screen.

It'll just be like permanent holidayl. Lovely


And this is in your garden. My daughter wants to have a weekend later on? Do you think we could crash there, when you move into the house?

Evening each. Hope you OK coco lots of offers of help?
Like the tin trailer clp not what I was expecting after seeing the racing drivers motor homes being custom built! Beth and Enzo seem to be enjoying their new surroundings. Is the shed your naughty corner?
Sun shone today in sunny Wales so managed to plant up 3 hanging baskets before taking doggy to beach. Ignoring the weeds - as you do!!
Not really caught up with blog - bit tired after fb'ing until early hours last night and got to open office here tomorrow so must get some shut eye.
Beesmum xx

Oh crikey - seen the weather forecast for tomorrow? not good - thunder and all that - overhead power cables here so office may have to run on this laptop!!

Anne it looks like I may have to do some ironing - did an hour when we got here but running out of clothes again!
Is there an ironing fairy out there?

Coco no word - you OK
Clodagh you seem to be getting there?
Big hugs all.

Beesmum xx
Highland lass - this laptop got a camera thingy on it - will have a play tomorrow!! Does fb do videos?

Is Hazel on fb or am I missing her? and coco?

BM xx

A tell yer... whatta long day... am knackered all, totally knackered!!!!

Just glancing at the blog.... CLP - Like yer caravan but i'm suprised at the interior......

I thought a showbizz dude such as yersen would only go for........

Leopard Skin!!!!

Oh well I suppose the 'omeless can't be choosy - know what am sayin'!!!!@!!

Soz nodded off then...... aye errrrr.......

Oh...... nighty nite all......... !!!!!

Hey Bingo

Are you still there?

I can't sleep!!!

bingo - are you on facebook like the rest of us?

Nite nite all

Phoenix

Beesmum. Ah yes thanks I'm getting there. Feeling somewhat better after a nights' sleep and am tuned in to the Togmeister. Renee is well on the way to a full recovery and proudly showin' off her war-wound, and let me tell yous I'll never eat pork fillet again.

Now then Christoff. Don't look now but there's a couple of mounted horse guards in yer bed.

Tell 'em gerrup quick and get back to their sentry boxes outside Buckingham Palace. Lazy buggers.

Clodagh.xx

PS. Christoff. Best get Enzo outa the way in case they've got their 'orses with 'em.

Clodagh.xx

morning team, all ok today?

well I got the all clear to go back to work tomorrow on 'light duties' which is great.
Thank you for the regular encouragement during my 6 weeks off. I have to say that it was horrendous having both knee's operated on at the same time and those first few days were just awful. Little things in life help so much and the messages on here, fb, email and text just helped enormously.

MrsW just gone to work, gonna feed the ankle-biters, go pick up eldest daughter, then her friend so will have 4 to entertain today...

Bonnet de douche

KWx

ps
how about one final push at seeing if chris has a tshirt for me???
could be this week's ARF?????????

Clodagh - sending lots of positive vibes x x x x x

AF - how did it go yesterday?

Coco - are you ok hun?

I am decorating my dining room today should be fun (not)

Catch you all later x x

P.S. CLP what about gingembres t-shirt?????????

Hi

I think CLP does not read the blog comments anymore - I cannot remember the last time he commented on them in the show.

super bp x

ps mfR - not sure if I will be back in the M soon as it was a bit if a drive but if you do see me in there i will have a vodka lime and soda, regardless of the time of day :-)

Hmm, think I must move to Monaco!

Ross Hemsworth
www.nowthatsweird.co.uk

This got sent to me this morning - I hope the bp's let it through as it brought a smile to a dreary day...

Lipstick in School

According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them, and the next day the girls would put them back.

Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses). To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it.

Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are teachers ............ ......... ..... and then there are educators.


jx

Woo, loving the swanky caravan. Now, that's the kinda camping I COULD handle. Fancy.

Recession? Huh? I've always been skint and always will be (unless I get off my ass and put pen to paper again!) so I haven't really noticed the difference. I agree with jenniferferfer - I'm rich in my love life but haven't much in the coffers - rather that than t'other way round.

JenEwan - well done on the theory test! Why not think up a brand new, interesting thread to keep you from snoozing?

Clodagh - thinking of you. Chin up x

SATC movie tonight - cannae wait!

And finally, CLP, please can you get a TFI T-shirt to Gingembre? PLEASE?

Hump Day already - yay!

Rosie x

jenewan....very funny i love that tale...am still laughing 5 mins after reading...

ps last day at work today off for four......do i tell my arf tune today or should i have done it yesterday...... week in gran canaria coming up 2 weeks on saturday cant wait....

Morning all! Had a lie in this morning til 9.20, so just sitting on the sofa in my pyjamas hee hee.

Yesterday was ok cathmel, just a couple of hours spent talking about mum and her life. I think what it boils down to is that she was just ordinary and she led a pretty unremarkable life filled with small pleasures and triumphs. But then I think most of us do (please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here!). What I liked best was listening to stories of her life before I came around, like when she was a teenager going out with the girls every Friday and Saturday night. It's hard to imagine she was a different person then.

So all went well. Funeral tomorrow, interment on Friday. Then back to life as I knew it before, or perhaps not quite.

Hope everyone's well and looking forward to t'weekend!!

AF x

Lazykev - arf tunes either today or tomorrow...
jx

alright_flower - most people are like that but its the little things that matter.

for my nans 80th last year we got her to talk about her life and the family, stuff we didn't know and we are all writing it down so when she is gone it won't be forgotton - its the little stuff that menas so much

super bp x

super bp, that's a fantastic idea! Would try it with dad, but he has difficulty remembering last week!!

AF x

Morning all.
well done af thats what I did, just the little thins which make people smile - doesn't have to be world breaking.
KW was going to fblast night to see how knee check up went but wornout looking at all the work to do here!
No thunderstorms yet- just THE FOG has rolled in off the sea like a horrormovie!! other side of the valley has gone!!

Back later - got to top up on shopping!!in basket out basket in basket out basket in car out car oooh really looking forward to it - not!

Beesmum xx

TFI T SHIRT FOR GINGEMBRE

Greetings Ter ALL,

Bingo Star ere........

Cathmel - 'ope you got to sleep ok.... me I was out like a light..... 'ammer 'ad 'it me over the 'ead.........

I 'ate it when yer can't sleep.... reminds me of the 'ot british summers we used ter get. Awake in the 'eat.....

No chance of that anymore!!!!

As for the face book... i'm not on it but me face was once on Crimewatch.....

Although I was proven innocent in the end!!!!!

Also been in another famous book but gotta keep it top secret... too nerdy!!!!!

Inspector Coco - You say your weekend 'as been turned upside down.....

Ave you bought an inversion table????

Jen Ewan that was a great story. Still laughing now.Cathmel nice of you to be my friend on fb.

Just wanted to say how impressive that english/american chap was on the show last night.

GSDs (German Shepherd Dogs) are renowned for being incredibly loyal and will protect their family until death if the family unit is under attack. Not only that but there are many siblings and offspring of champion dogs who will not make the grade and who get sold by their breeders for normal prices.

He's taken both of these very normal things, trained the dogs for two years and then gets to slap an ENORMOUS price tag on to the dogs, markets them as 'special' AND GETS AWAY WITH IT.

Fair play - why can't I come up with an ingenious strategy like that....

Anyone want to buy an 11 year old, fully trained Belgium Shepherd Dog who will round you up while you're out walking with friends. He's a bargain at only £35,000.

Or perhaps a beautiful but stunted moggie of indeterminate age who will sleep all day and look pretty, £27,500 - she's so real looking, she looks stuffed.

jx

a-flower - I bet you'd be surprised at how much your dad does remember, my gran's about the same. We're going to see her this weekend, I don't think I've seen her for a few years now due to living in the wrong part of the world/country, and mum has warned me that she probably won't remember who I am. But she remembers the wars, and remembers her sister (now departed) getting drunk at Christmas one year and dancing on the tables. She remembers a whole lot of stuff that happened way back when, just nothing really from the past 10 or so years and was convinced it was her birthday the other week, despite her birthday being the cold end of October like mine.

Like beesmum and superbagpuss have said, it's the little things that make a person special. :) I'm going to be trying to remember that on Saturday when my gran doesn't know who I am and has to be the centre of attention the whole time we're there.

Clodagh, hope you're doing alright :) go easy on the rescue remedy now! xx

JenEwan, I am still chuckling at that story!!

And beesmum - as for the thunder and lightning, I was kept awake by it last night booming around the hills near us. Hubby slept right through, lucky thing.

Gingembre - hurrah for light duties again! Hope the knees aren't complaining too much at being allowed to run again, bet it feels good to be on the mend though.


Here's to a special lot of people :) or a lot of special people. Whichever way round, you're all pretty unique :)

Happy hump day all!

xx

jeni

Hi chickadees! And a BIG WOW for the caravan Christophe! I've been missing the show as I can't find my ear thingy for my phone as I'm now walking home, and REALLY missing the blog due to no pc at the Sett etc, and I'm probably chancing it a bit on here now...so shush...softly softly catchee monkey...

Why the caravan? I've missed SO much it would seem...and I will be trying to read back, but...I guess I'll have to see if I get the time...anyhoo, 'tis a stunning beast of a machine by the look of it...all you need is a pool and a waiter and you're set for a sultry summer al fresco. Under the awning if wet.

I'm at my lovely new job, and loving it, but I don't think I'm going to be able to be quite as bonkers commenting now I'm here...I have three months probation during which they expect me to work miracles (so far just a light lunch from a couple of baps and a cod, but we're getting there) and I have two HUGE cupboards to clear and catalogue...and for someone who doesn't know one end from the other, this may prove to be a bit of a long job, but hey..IT'S GREAT HERE!!!

Beesmum, bless your heart! XX

Love to all, I've missed each and every one of you!

...and...Clodagh, X for you and X for Rene...Inspectorcoco, hope all ok X

love
hazel
x

DID YOU HEAR THE THINDER LAST NIGHT??? BLIMEY.

Nice caravan. You're a flash git Evans. But it's still a caravan! I'll have the yacht thanks! (Could be banned on first posting?)

Hazel Love: I just roared with laughter at your "loaves and fishes" reference! How we have missed your wit! Great to see you back, just chance your luck at blogging once the boss goes out for lunch!

You have missed a great deal (as you can imagine) but briefly, Chris and Natasha are living in a caravan until they can move into the new house. Pet lambs, eh?!

AlrightFlower: I think you will find that life will never be the same without your mum. But she'll be there with you (in some form) and you will survive, even when it starts to hurt. I tried so hard to get my parents (both departed) to write down their life stories, but to no avail. There's a lot I do know, but much more that I don't! I write a letter each year for my daughter and I put them in a box for her which she can read once I've shuffled off. That way, she has a record of what's been happening and I can give her lots of information that I know she will want some day!

C xx

One and all

You are very very nice people and I mean that sincerely folks.

I sometimes liken my life to a budgie in a cage longing to escape. Suddenly at the weekend my keeper opened the door of my cage. This has allowed me the freedom of flying away at last.

Today however my keeper must have regretted his actions and has taken a day off. I caught my keeper trying to access my email.
Fortunately the internet is one private area he can never take away from me.

Anyway, thank you all but I really am ok.

Nice to see Hazel back too.


Thank you again.


coco

Hallo bloggers,
Yes I echo all the support and good wishes going around. My you/we are nice people, some blogs Ive drifted into (mind you Im new to the art) are populated with very bitchy and kinda sarcastic/ mean/ know-it-all types, so naturally me and my sense and sensibility exited stage left.
Any 'prentice fans left, or has everyone switched off now it seems Loudmouth Lee or Condescending Claire must have it in the bag ?
and I know it's early, but would "Caravan of Love" be a goodie for ARF ?

Jings, Inspector Coco,

Jolly good luck with the flying. Wings might feel a little stiff and not too hot at flapping after so long in the cage, but trust them and soon you'll be soaring above our heads.

Best of british to you,
jx

inspectercoco - everyone needs some privacy - and a respect between people should ensure this.

I would never open my mans post or crack his email code and vice versa but he is aware of my fb buddies and this site so there are no secrets - just repect that we are indervidual people and have our needs for our own persuits.

if we can help inspectercoco let us know - we are all very friendly here and wil always help if we can.

super bp x

Gosh Coco,
I hadnt read your entry when i hit the submit button on my trite ramblings - oh my gosh, that is not good. I Can only say I wish you well - and remember that even a caged bird can still sing.
x

Inspector Coco - Oh dear, sorry ter 'ear your predicament......

Maybe you should buy an inversion table after all.......

And keep your keeper tied to it!!!!!

Hey there bloggers

I have just joined you all. Have been reading you all for a few weeks now and decided today was the day. For some very bizarre reason I am nervous!!!?? No idea what that is all about! Anyway hope you will all look after me as I have never blogged....EVER!!

Coco you inspired me to join. Absoloutely nobody should feel caged in any way. I could go on for some time but as it's my first blog I felt I should keep it short. But I am reading a book at the moment and came across a quote that I thought of when I read your entry today.......

' Do your own thinkng independently. Be the chess player, not the chess piece.'

So as Deredhead said to you sing...very loudly!!!

Right off to work now! Look forward to catching you all later!! This is so exciting!

dreamerxxx

With regard to Mr Evans blog post, how vulgar to boast about one's wealth whilst saying 'recession, what recession?'. As the first blogger stated 'rescession hurts those who have the least to loose the hardest' - of course it won't affect the likes of Mr Evans, but there are many less fortunate who will be feeling the pinch right now. I think he should stop bragging about how much he's spent on vintage Ferraris and trips to the Monaco Grand Prix.

Bah.

FatherofLola,
I suggest you learn the art of reading! Mr Evans is not boasting of his wealth, but of other people's, who are indeed, beyond the everyday cares and woes of financial constraints.

There is not an intimation of boasting or belittling of others in what he has written, merely that some have enough not to care about things that matter to us mere mortals.

DD out

PS Did the earth move for you Nancy!

Sorry FofL but if we did not have the ability for individuals to enterprise and succeed we would in fact be under a regime such as those in other poorer parts of the world where we have no idea of the suffering of the people in those countries. And I think Chris was trying to explain his concern about the cash on display at such huge levels. Whilst being aware that many are struggling financially. don't believe he has to feel guilty for buying his dream car or getting whatever it is his little heart desires as like so many he has worked hard and sacrificed much for the pleasure. Just that his is more expensive pleasure. So we should be saying well done.....he didn't get it all handed on a plate!!

So well done Chris!

dreamerx

Oops.. off to an opinionated start then....right def off to work now!

Dreamerxx

Dreamurdream: Believe me, I know just how you feel. When I sent my first comment (a very long time ago!) I was so nervous! Sometimes you will get a reply and sometimes you won't (I've said things to people direct and they have never replied) but in the main the blog is terrific and you will love it here!

FatherOfLola: Money is such a touchy subject, I know. I'm skint most of the time; I live in a rented house; I have had sleepless nights too many to count. But I am aware that for some, that is not the case. I work for a millionaire and I can honestly say he is so unhappy, so for some of the "have's" it ain't good!

Inspectorcoco: be strong and don't, whatever happens, get back in that cage. OF COURSE he's changed his mind - but that's his problem!

C xx

Welcome Dreamer - you'll be very happy here.

Coco - keep practising, one day soon you will fly and remember we are all here cheering you on. Can you ask anyone for help???

FatherofLola - Sorry but you've got Mr Evans wrong and DD is absolutely right. I don't believe he's ever boasted - I think he just realises how lucky he is, sometimes shares his excitement with the bloggers/listeners, and his happiness is contagious.

Hazel, lovely to have you back, and Clodagh and AF, hope you're both feeling ok today.

T xxx