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Morning CLP

Is Noah on the wagon? I only ask, coz I am at the mo (until this week's Blog FNWC, anyways!) and I am sleeping so well!!! It's lovely!

Cigars? Bleugh.

Would rather have a sherbert dib-dab!

Laters dude!

Deevah
x x x x

deev noooooo

cigars no

sherbert no

big boys cars - yes please CLP!

Went to popular high street hiring shop for Mr Bp's grooms outfit on sat - in area to wait only boys mags - but they had a lovely hardback book on classic cars so I sat and looked at the pictures until Mr bp was ready (and looked very good looking) in his outfit - roll on the wedding ;-)

Super bp x

PS - CLP - as an idea for raising money for chairty Im sure a few of us would put into the pot to come and look (not touch) your cars- what do you think?

Agree cigars bleugh and was it really your garden you went out to, or was it more like the estate you went to inspect with said cigar? Seems more fitting.
On wagon never improved my sleep but cutting down on the eveniong munchies has improved things - think that's what Noah is doing well with.
Raining. Cheery!

I am a small child phobic! Unfortunately last week Big Boss's wife was struggling with some stuff and asked me to hold a small (ish) nappy wearing, dribbling (due to teething apparently) infant female human. After a minute or so said infant started coughing - "cough it up!" I said (stupidly!) whilst tapping her back - which being an obedient well mannered child - she did.........projectily(?) right across me, the floor and Little Boss's desk! Lovely!!! ;-) The smell of rennet moved with me for the rest of the day.

also having an incredibly strong gag reflex -especially to bodily fluids - I'm afraid a bubbling baby would have me retching for the skies!

Congrats on having two nights sleep - you will have to invest in a child "wheelie-bin" (well that's what we call them) to enable litttle noah to continue to be part of the gang and bruise all your shins in the process!

Quack

Baggy - what?

Hello all.

Im back at work today and falling asleep at my desk - I'm so tired!!!

Noah sounds more gorgeous by the minute!!

Cigars - bleurgh. But whatever floats your boat (and doesn't waft over to me!)

T xxx

deev - sherbet is yuck

* sharp intake of breath *

Sherbert? Yuck??

Noooooooooo! It's delishus. Speshly the crystal sherbert that comes in black cherry or orange flavour with a swizzle stick to assist with the lapping up of aforementioned sherbert.

Or lemon sherbert crystals with an ice lolly.

Oh yes!

Gonna head to Jamie Oliver's fave supermarcardo at lunchtime now to stock up!!!

;-)

Deevah x

As a friend recently commented: "sherbert, the cornerstone of any staple diet"

;-)

not for me thanks - to be fair I dont like mint/ liqurice or jelly sweets either - or that keen on chocolate!

Hmmm - not many peeps about today is there?

off for another mug of tea - fingers have gone stiff now!!!!!

Quack

CLP - good news on the sleeping through, it really does help, although I've actually only got experience of puppies, but it seems like the same principle !?

Sorry Deev, not a big fan of sherbet either, it's too sweet for me.

Also, sorry Thunder, didn't mean to pass it on....oops!

To be honest, I'm really struggling here today, can't concentrate as nose is running & keep coughing, and have a really important report to check, which I'm scared to do in case I miss something. Will have to leave it until tomorrow methinks, as it's better for it to be right.

Also have an annoying meeting shortly...why oh why?

JG x

Afternoon peeps - apologies for absence over the weekend, just no time to log on!

Sherbert was the subject of a comment on early morning Radio 2 today as the firm that makes Sherbert Fountains - yellow paper tube/licorice straw are planning to replace paper tube with plastic because of hygene issues around resealing the tube.

As a caller pointed out - don't we eat the whole lot in one go???

I remember eating the coloured chrystal stuff by licking my finger then dunking it in the bag, over and over.
Cue, multi coloured tongue and finger!

ttfn, Crumpy xx

Ah Christophe...if you don't like 'em, whydja do it??? Eh? Eh? For m'self and the Badger, we both like a nice cigar from time to time. Having said that, it takes me about a week to finish one...

Am so glad your wee'un is sleeping the 10 hours. You obviously have different neighbours to us. Make the most of it...apparently youngsters start growing teeth at some point and tend to not sleep at all. This is hearsay I admit, but then I ain't got kinder, so I don't know from personal exp.

Anyhoo bless you all for still being here! I have been orf with a broken toe (Easter Sunday morning, walking through the Sett to change into t-shirt (so I didn't get all hot cooking brekkers), stubbed on a door frame, littlest one at right-angle to rest of foot, afternoon at A&E, strapped up, is first time out of house for two weeks having spent first week off face on co-dydramol (other face-offers available))...and I am back at work, having struggled in (by cab) wearing crocs and changing into my warm and comfy flippers when I got here o joy.

Good to be back hallo
love
hazel
x

pss I haven't got a prayer of catching up...so please excuse! Many ts lhx

pppsss Crumps, I haven't had a sherbet fountain since I nearly choked to death trying to swallow it all at once (having junked the gopping liquorice) and spraying the gentleman opposite me on the train with a fine white powder.

btw toe is still broken, and still hurts...and I'm having to keep the (now getting a bit cheesy if I'm honest) bandage on for at least another two weeks...and since arriving at work, I've been told that my walking stick is too short (Peggy) and have subsequently been offered two more sticks and a crutch...but that's probably not for here!

Hazel, can you Fabreze a toe bandage or sprinkle a little 'Shake n Vac' !

I too remember giving the licorice straw a mighty suck and having the white powder hit the back of my throat!!

You feel like you're going to collapse a lung with all the subsequent coughing! lol

Good Afternoon CLP....... GOOD Afternoon..... And INDEED Ter ALL Bloggers.....

Bingo Star ere...........

Welcome CLP..... welcome ter this a most nice week a'ead a feel.......

On the cigars..... am confused az you pal!!!!!!!

PS CLP - A just wanted ter say yer lion inmpressions and INDEED Jono S's.......... interesting!!!!!!!

PPS -






Can't remember this one... sorry me mind iz in pain terdee!!!!!!

GOURANGA 09!!!!!!!! Even if surrounded by Swine Flu!!!!!!!

PPPPPPPS - Ter ALL journalists out there exagerating the Swine Flu..... STOP IT..... you swines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

17 - Reminds me of beautiful Liz..... 17 she waz and broke me 'eart... that's all i'll say!!!!!!

I waz 19!!!!!!

Just remembered the PPS - Az anyone 'eard the trailer for the very interesting documentary that's being advertised for Jono Walker about death and fear or death etc......

Ave 'eard the voice over contributor talks about the fear of the otherside.... well ter me 'e sounds vERY on the otherside..... What otherside are we talking about ere??????

The Winton otherside or the otherside otherside?????

GOURANGA AGAIN 09!!!!!!!

ooh Hazel, you poor love. I broke a toe once and it was indeed VERY painful.

So you now have 3 walking sticks and a crutch. You'll look like a monster from war of the worlds going home!!

I was on the same face-offers as you last week! What a poorly bunch us bloggers are sometimes!

T xxx

PPPPPPPS Penny Forem - Yer dead wreet..... it iz me right boot that's blow a 'ole in the sole.... yer wreet it's the gas and the brake worn it out!!!!!!!

Good Afternoon Chris,

Great news about Noah sleeping through the nights. Long may it last. I was quite amused at you having a cigar, especially as you don't even like them!

It was such a gorgeous weekend. I went for a walk to see the bluebells and they were beautiful. Oh it's great to be alive and in love.

x.x.x.x.x.

Cigars? definitely not

Chocolate? don't mind either way

Sherbert? getting warmer

Liquorice comfits? now you're talking!

MV x

CLP - Isn't is just great that Noah's sleeping through. I remember when ours first did, we were the ones waking up and checking they were alright! What's that all about?

Cigars, or indeed ciggies - yuk! yuk! yuk!

Saw pickie of burnt out kitchen at the M in our local rag. Not a pretty sight.

Had to brave the wet stuff this am, now look like I've been dragged backwards etc.

Trust those feeling a bit poorly will feel better soon.

Penny x

Mission accomplished. Kinda.

No dibdabs in sight so I have procured 2 x sherbert fountains. WIth liquorice stick (not currently "goppy") and in a cardboard toob.

Also happened upon giant flumps.

I don't care what anyone says, you cannot beat a jully good Flumping in the middle of the afternoon.

Oh, and I didn't see Jamie Oliver. Pah!

Hazel, love! I bwoked a toe once - big one on right foot, rescueing sootycat from the snow. No, she didn't ask to be rescued but hey, live and learn!

And YELP! It hurts some. Hugs to yous x x x

Right, off to t'other side to waste the remainder of my lunch hour!

DeevahDibDab
x x x

Young Christoff, et al . . .

Happy Monday to everyone!

May the road rise to meet you this week and may your shoulders be broad and sculpted.

Have a great week . . .

No news over here this morning, just the usual Monday work doldrums, ho hum . .

DtM x

10 hours a night...what are you feeding that baby..i want some for my small boy..he has just turned one (same day as you chris) and still doesnt sleep for more that 4 hours a night..but he plugs in and goes straight back to sleep so i guess it isnt all bad.

CTD
Great to see that you have converted yourself over from ELH to try something new as i work for them TSN i will find out when said Jamie is due in your neck of woods and will enlighten you !!!!!

Glad to here about Noah CLP you and Tash will be able to get some quality time together now

Afternoon all,
I know it's not one of our more regular contributors fav subjects but

Can someone tell me why we have a Cbeebies commentary on the F1? It was one of the "press the red button" options for the F1 GP programme. I wonder what it sounds like!
"and the red car goes vroom vroom. he has gone whirly burly off the track and bounced off the rubber rings!"


????


DD out

Way Hey Wickerman ..... thank you! I could teach that whippersnapper how to do a good muffin!

To be honest, my supermarcardo of choice is Waitr0se but it's tooooooo spensiv to go every day. "Your one" is a 5 min drive from where I work so handy for al unchtime distraction when sherbert fountains call!!

;-)

Deevah
xx

CTD
I am sure you could teach him a good muffin but i suspect he could show you a good stuffing LMAO !!!!!

As for that choice of supermargardo our quality is just as good

PS: Wickerman ..... is your blog name owt to do with that norty fillum from the early 1970s with Edward Woodward and Britt Eckland?

Just thought I'd ask ..... !

xx

CTD
Wish it was but it just and extension of my school nickname

Always nice to have new stuffing ideas for ones' poussins, Mr Wicker1962!

** shuffles away blushing slightly **

Deevah x

Ha! My ARF choice for Friday is gonna be Basket Case by Green Day.

Now it can be a Wicker Basket Case!

OK, I'll get my coat now .......

Afternoon Each,

It's raining here now, so I doubt we'll see the sun any more today. I was going to pop to the local green grocers at lunchtime, but didn't fancy getting wet!!

Alright Chris, glad Noah is sleeping a good 10 hours, I wish I could. But try telling my neighbour that when he staggers in at 2:30 in the morning and on a school night as well. I am so stressed with noisy neighbours that it's beginning to affect my health as well as my sleeping pattern, which is all over the shop.

Oh well, musn't grumble as our Tel would say.

Just descaling the church urn at the moment - life on the edge.

AliB
xx

I am just sat here wondering how long it will take someone to notice that I'm not actually doing anything other than snivelling into tissues....

Luckily everyone is so scared of catching it from me, they are staying well clear

JG x

JG,
Are you actually doing anything other than snivelling into tissues? Are you sure you didn't have any mexican pork over the weekend?

DD out

I had Mexican pork when I was in Mexico! Delish!

So glad Noah is sleeping through Chris, but be warned that may all change when his teeth start to come through, enjoy it while it lasts!

Hope all good with everyone else, I'm on a bit of a health plan, 30 mins on the Wii Fit this morning followed by a run (well mainly a walk if I'm honest!), I ache all over now.

Sorry to see Outnumbered didn't win any BAFTAs, poor little Ramona Marquez looked so sad! So happy for Gareth Malone though, I loved that programme!

Em xx

Hi DD

I'm hitting F5 on this page every now and again, and pretending to do some investment research....

Definately no pork, mexican or otherwise. Had a meat-free w/end.

JG x

Aaaah JG Bless You! LOL

DD out

I quite like the smell of cigars but couldn't smoke one.

JG poorly person - big hug.

Too much sugar Deev - stop now and go back on the booze!!

Hurty toof still hurts – its not the tooth it’s the gum! Got to take antibiotics and go back next Tuesday. Bums.

Beez xx

Beezer off the booze too then?

Beez - was your appointment toofurty!!

Sorry, groan!!

Once pills kick in gum will feel betta, I promise.

Penny x

Ee my Gum!

Soz, I'll get me coat!

ha ha - can drink with these pills but just not a lot!!!!

V funny you lot!!!

Beez xx

Hi all
Well done Noah! It's so great when they sleep through, life takes on a whole new dimension-you time returns, hooray.

It's raining here today and MR M flew to Bondyland for a few days, so I'm Home Alone and Lost In France at the same time. How would you describe your week in a film and a song? I'm watching Desperate housewives, will have to do some work soon but hey I can please myself bring out the chokkies and may be a sniffter later.

I used to smoke a cigar at christmas in my youth don't know why, I don't smoke and am dead against smoking - what's that all about.

Hi Beez,
keep smiling you will soon be feeling better, good luck next week.

JG HI.glad to see that you are a little better today .If you get a stuffy nose I find that sinutabs are veyry good.

Hi mtf, Would like hubby to travel a little bit futher afield than we do. He's a bit of a home bird,but thats not a bad thig either.
Best wishes to you all
Bridge xx

** tumbleweed blows across the CLP blog **

Just thought that CTD!

But I don't have anything to add so i think I'll just chase that weed!

Quack

im the same - have not a lot to say today peeps - sorry

have round two of marriage preparation today - an interesting experience and I'm sure very worth while

then taking a leaf out of beesmum book and having ELH deliever shopping

Super bp x

Baggy

What's all this marriage prep then? I don't remember any prep. We just turned up and did it.

Nearly 13 years ago .....

OMG!

Deev x x

something the church run - we have a book and a dvd and go to a nice couples house - theres even homework

The wonderful institute that is the C of S has varying rates for getting married X amount if you are a "kirk member" or 1.5X if you are a NON-member. If you want the discounted rate and your aren't a member you have to attend a number of sessions, study groups and services - otherwise cough up!

needless to say we coughed up! Too many "across the barricade" issues to contend with ;-}

Most importantly bagpuss - ****DO NOT FORGET THE MARRIAGE LICENCE** on the day - V. bad things can happen if you do!

Quack

CofE - we dont need a license from the registery office - only relgious insitution not to need one - but we do have our banns read in parish church and church we are marrying in!

Not sure about the rates but as I'm on the electrol roll of church as well as other duties I'm okay

We got hitched in a registry office. Mr Deev forgot his wallet and had to get the wonga from his dad, who was thankfully in the waiting area with a full wallet!!

BTW - just came out of the dullard Monday afternoon meeting and had a BoRhap mo at desk, full-on Waynes World!

Christophe .... We Are Not Worthy!

Deevah
x x x

Right well that is me finished this job for the day so it's homeward bound to sort and grade Thaaaasands of eggs - wish me luck!!!

Quack

grade eggs? bet they didnt even know their was a test

I'll get me coat

dook - homeward bound as opposed to egg bound.

bagpuss - I'll join ya!

x

Right thats me off to the nearest garden centre! Plants cut down on dusting OMG!!!!!

Ta ta Lin x

ha Ha V. Funny!!!!!

Anyone heard from Bondy today?

right everything has backed its self up so I'm outa here!

Bye Bye

Quack

Well Chris - aren't we due another photo of baby Noah to croon over??

As for the cigar - bleurghhhh!

And for ARF how about Annie Lennox and Little Bird - when that comes on I just have to turn it way up and dance!!

Love it!

xx

Pops

Have safely made it home in one piece, had to pull over at one point to complete a coughing fit, still less dangerous than the a**e behind me on his phone most of the way!

Ready meals in the oven, and settling down to watch TV with a glass of vino...probably not a good idea, but it might help me sleep later

Errghh...cigars, not for me, especially not at the moment

JG x

Afternoon/evening all,

Another beautiful day here, according to my garden thermometer, it was 98oF here yesterday - and it's only April! Not so hot today, which is good!

Cigars. hmm. like the smell of them but as a non smoker wouldn't actually try it for myself.

For those of you involved in the "Haircut" conversation on friday, here's a little update. I survived (hurrah!) and am actually pleased with the results! very very nice lady hairdresser could obviously tell I was less than comfortable with the experience and went to great lengths to put me at ease. So I think I will be going back to her again! Went from shoulderblade length non-descriptive just there hair to top of shoulder length v layered choppy hair.

hope everyone with hurty teeth and other ailments are all feeling better soon.

Dragonxx

I love the smell of cigars, remind me of my grandad, pipes are even better.

I remember our wedding prep classes (nearly 16 years ago), the vicar said I seemed like a bit of a manhater! Oh dear, not really the impression I wanted to give - at least he didn't say maneater!

Hubby's cooking Spag Carbonara, smells yummy,

Em xx

MTF - in answer to you question last night, I'd love if Mr JG was a little more adventurous in his eating habits! He has improved, but is still more fussy at home than at a restaurant or at my Mum's house

JG x

Hello...

Just caught up.....Lorks o Lordy!

Nicki Noos.....Tring is at the top of a hill, of which, I work at the bottom....5mins max...used to play Rugby for Tring too.

Might pop in for a measure up!

Well done.

Busy weekend, staging the U7's section of our Rugby clubs festival....went without a hitch. The CMM seems very proud of me, which raises the question.....did she doubt I could organise it?

The boys played out of their skins, mine scoring the most tries (I can't tell you how proud I am), the parents all mucked in (the nicest group of people I have ever met....outside of here anyhoo) and the sun blazed all day.
It was heaven!

Succes, health, happiness, good luck and positive type vibes to all wot need 'em.

Ripples

x

Emma - m,

I could share the story of our wedding prep meeting with the vicar which lasted nearly three hours, but it would be moderated!

Way too much focus on the importance of....mmmmm.......togetherness (yes that'll do it) and particularly his and his wifes.

Needless to say that him and his untouched bride had quite the wedding night!!!!!!!

He no longer works for the church.

Rips

x

Evening each

Noah sounds a little cherub Chris, long may it continue.

Just finished a gorgeous asparagus and lemon risotto. Yum. Having read in a magazine that you should always stir a risotto clockwise, I always do that. Does anyone know if they were taking the mickey??

Back later.

xxxx

I reckon they saw you coming AnnieG !!

;-)

xx

Doh!! Deev. Well, just in case, I still do it.

xxxx

Seriously Annie - have you got a recipe for your risotto? We're got more asparagus on the allotment than you can shake an asparagus spear at!

Enjoying it griddled in a little olive oil and garlic, then drizzled in balsamic vinegar and served warm on a salad.

Velly nice.

Can't remember if I put it on Bloggers who cook Cheryl. Will check and if not, will put it on. It's yummy.

xxxx

Just checked Deev, and it's on there. Enjoy.

xxxx

Oooh cheers Anne. Will print it off tomorrow as I'm not hooked up here.

(at least not to a printer!)

Cuckoo
Cuckoo

x x x

Evening all,

Been away for the weekend so just catching up....
Stayed in St Albans sat night, at my brothers, then we all went to watch the Marathon yesterday. What a cracker of a day, and what wonderful runners. Our man did it in 3.57 , which was a bit over what he had hoped for, but hey he did it.
Congrats to everyone whatever part they played in the day. Back to the rain this morning ........... well , this is the rainy city.

Hope everyone has has a good day.

Byeee MC xx

Time for a slice of rhubarb cake!

Off to fire up thr Quattro and go for a ride with Gene Genie!

Nite Nite blogeeeeeees!

SweetDeevah
x x x

Deev,

You need a wireless printer, we have ours in the playroom and can both print stuff whilst sat in the comfort of the lounge.

You do need to check you have enough paper in first though.


Gadget Rips

x

Night Deev.

Rips: I have a printer thingy, given as one of my retiring pressies. It is a photocopier, fax, prints photos....... There's so many buttons I haven't a scooby what to do with the thing!!!!

When I move house, in the very near future, it's going to get it's own room!

xxxxx

Hi Bright Annie,

You'll be fine with it they're normally really intuitive....

Truth is, like all of these things, whilst it will do 3 or 4 million different things, you will only ever need it to do 3 or 4!

Are you in the process or just looking - house wise?

Rips

x

No Rips, finished looking. House awaits me. Signing lease on Thursday, moving the Thursday after.

And, by the way, BT delivered a Hub. What on earth????? Need 9yr old grandson to sort it out.

xxxx

PS: A very voluble man, who sounded rather Asian but was called Tyrone!!!!!!! sold me the BT Vision thingy for the tv, plus the Hub. Gawd knows why I need a Hub or what it does, but the tv thingy sounds good.

xxx

Hiya Annie,

We have one of those hub wotsits. Mr MC responsible for all the wires and gadgets in our house. Cant stand all that part of it, just like being the end user !!

MC :-0

we have a scanner/ printer all in one thing - very useful

however - i found out the hard way i can press print at home on my work laptop and print off at work- opps

Super bp x

Oh yes, SB, mine's a scanner too.

Way too much stuff!!!!!

xxxx

And, MC: Why do I need a Hub?? Ask Mr. MC.

xxxx

Good luck with the move Annie,

I trust you've got the post (man) re-directed?!

One day everything will be wireless...I can't wait!

Super bp....Dare I ask what you printed for the office to share?

Not your cv - I hope...

Rips

x

Ok, will do,

I have loads of techno stuff at work, so when i get home i just dont want to be bothered with manuals and stuff. I tend to just use the bits of things i need , and pretend the other buttons arent there,

Gave up on the video years ago.........., now the phone even gets me confused !!!!!!!!!

MC x

Rips: Haven't done any of that yet, but will organise it next week. And I must remember my car insurance.

Last time I moved (10 years ago) I forgot to let them know and I wasn't insured for 6 months!!!! Didn't find out until my Road Tax was due.

xxx

rips - it was pictures of flowers - for my wedding - so quite harmless - could have been a lot worse!

and tempted - squeeze on ashes to ashes - one of my fav squeeze songs

Annie,

Will have to ask him when Ashes is over. Am only just about allowed to breath when its on,talking is out of the question !!

MC ;-(

No rush MC. The Hub thingy is still in its box and likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

xxxx

Annie,

Good luck with the move, am off now, been a busy day.

Night all
MC x

Night folks. Am off to hide under the duvet. Swine flue getting very close to here!!!!!

xxxx

DD,

'I have Mexican Pork in every restaurant I visit. This is the best. In fact, its too good. Once I have finished I shall pay the bill, go through the kitchen, shake the chefs hand on such a good job, then shoot him. An equlibrium has to be kept. Thats what I do I'm a leveller. Do you know what I want you to do?'

'You want me to shoot the chef?'

'No, I'll shoot the chef. I'm parked out the back anyway.'

OK, might not be word perfect, but definitely something along those lines. Superb fillum.

And Chris, cigars - Yay!

Sherbert - yay!

A whole packet of Jaffa cakes devoured in 3 minutes - YAY!

MW, a!

Am inspired to fire up the quattro if I had one - and btw bbc you are one year out - Genes wheels didnt come out for another year!!!

Run and hide Annie - pigs flying very close to you!!

Bums and rear ends - picked my pills up for my toof/gum ouch thingy - no booze - paint your wagon for me (tomorrow) gonna join Deev on the caffeine diet coke kick for a day or four - oooeeer!

Back inabit

Beez xxx

Wotcha Rips successful day then?