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The clouds, the cricket and another day at the office.

Chris Evans | 14:45 UK time, Thursday, 20 August 2009

But not my office. I am sitting...

... on the floor of Natalie my editor's office at HarperCollins (one word with a cap in the middle - no complaints alright ?) It's artwork time, and contents page time, and "How's it going?" time.

Sometimes I love sitting on the floor.

"Do you want a chair ?" asks one of the big bosses as they pop by to say "Hello".

"No, I'm fine thanks," I reply. Everyone's so nice to me here. They even just sent me up some hummous and raw veg. Yippee ! Do you think they like me ?

There's a kid in the corner with the cricket score on his computer. Did I tell you I was at The Oval on the last day of The Ashes the last time we won the litttle urn?

Right now - we have just changed the whole of the inside cover STOP THE PRESSES again! Only joking - sort of.

Poor Nat - my Editor - I'm sure Alan Carr and even George Best was easier than this.

But IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT.

Love you lot like a snowman loves the cold.

X.

PS: As ever, we're after your suggestions for an absolutley belting tune to kick off All Request Friday tomorrow. Rack your brains and write your thoughts below...

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  • Comment number 1.

    Chris and Team

    Can you feel the love on the blog at the mo??

    ARF:

    The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun

    and please, please, please dedicate it to our very own Super Bagpuss as she ties the knot on Saturday.

    Be happy, Baggy and Mister Baggy!

    Much Love

    Deevs
    x x x x x

  • Comment number 2.

    CLP - Ditto what Deevs just said!

    mSc x

  • Comment number 3.

    Hi chris

    Often find myself sat on teh floor, while the two cats have a sofa each...crazy!

    How about a bit of Barry Manilow for ARF - Bermuda Triangle

    Feel like I am living in one at the moment.....work in the admin of a school, and the teachers and kids don't get back until next week :)

  • Comment number 4.

    ARF: The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun

    For SbP and Mr SbP - Good luck for tomorrow and best wishes for the future.

    Thunder

  • Comment number 5.

    Hi Chris,

    I am sure your editor loves you. When I worked in Medical Publishing, the same couldn't be said for those authors as they were very demanding. But if you think about it, if you are a world class surgeon, and used to demanding (and getting your own way) whilst performing life saving surgery, then you are going to demand the same from your Editor!! Can't wait for the book Chris xx

    ARF....Please: Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun (you can't beat a bit of Carpenters on a Friday afternoon - especially for our Baggy and Mr BP).

    AliB
    xx

  • Comment number 6.

    CLP...me luv floor too and humous and raw veg' too.....

    Is there a cricket match going on......C'mon England...!!!


    ****ARF**** gotta be Carpenters- We've Only Just Begun....for the Superbagpuss (and Mr SBP)

    I know it's against the rules CLP and crew....but see just how poplar this blogger is...EVEN MORE POPLAR THAN ME???? HAHAHA XXX

    TBx

  • Comment number 7.

    Christoph-Lemoney-Lammie-Pie,

    Another glorious dat at the office for my good self as well - the clouds have lifted in Belfast and we have started to see the first shoots again of a late summer . . hmmm . . .will we ever get the BBQ out again this year????

    love to all the bloggeers and Big Chief Bloggee . . .

    am feeling the love big-time for ARF this week . .

    How about "Lets go round again (Maybe we'll turn back the hands of time . . .)"

    - not sure who sang it - oh, just googled - Average White Band . . .

    Please Mr. DJ . . .
    DtM x

  • Comment number 8.

    Morning/Afternoon all,

    ARF - Carpenters, we've only just begun.

    Speshly for Super BP and her intended for their wedding day. Hope you have an awesome day xx

    I'm not really here, I'm packing and cleaning the house.... honest!

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 9.

    Hi Chris.How about all you need is love.!!!!
    As you said it ll be worth it.
    love to all bloggers x

  • Comment number 10.

    Ooh..meant to say on last blog..JG and Lin both have fab hols too...!

    Have i missed anyone else? Sorry if i have!

    mSc x

  • Comment number 11.

    Afternoon Christoph - it will all be fine - the book will be a best seller so just enjoy sitting on the floor scoffing food.
    ***
    Love is in the air so please please please please ..........

    ARF Please Please For our very own Superbagpuss and Mr SBP

    WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN - THE CARPENTERS

    THANK YOU XXXXXXXX

    Beezer xxx

    I've just had it sung to me too - yay!!

  • Comment number 12.

    It will all be worth it in the end Chris - we soooo can't wait to read it!!

    ARF - We've only Just Begun - Carpenters

    For our lovely BagPuss and soon to be Mr.BagPuss on their wedding day. I had it played at my wedding and it is just as perfect for a wedding now as it was then. Have you got a bit of that romantic dust left over from the weekend Chris?!!!

    Darce xx

  • Comment number 13.

    Yes, Christoph, they do love you as we all do!

    ARF

    We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters

    speshly for SuperBP and her man

    Gwon, you no, soz know it makes sense!

    Pen xx

  • Comment number 14.

    Thanks Scoobs, looking forward to it. Packing done, keep thinking I've forgotten something! Twiddling thumbs mode now, hehe

    Ta ta Lin x

    peeess, good luck for Saturday Baggy & MrBP, may the sun always shine on you. L x

  • Comment number 15.

    Afternoon peeps from a VERY wet Scottish Borders, good job I'm stuck in the office.

    Trying SO hard to tie up lots of loose ends and getting nowhere really fast as is often the case!

    Listening to my WMP and think that for ARF and for the Bagpuss brigade on there VERY VERY SPECIAL DAY that it should be

    FROM THIS MOMENT BY SHANIA TWAIN - seems quite apt wouldn't you say

    Enjoy BP it'll pass in a flash - I'm ready to celebrate 19 years in a few weeks doesn't time fly when your having FUN!!!!!

    OO JUST REMEMBERED - IT'S THURSDAY AND THAT MEANS WINE NIGHT - YIPPEE

    BLYipE

  • Comment number 16.

    Ooops, nearly forgot, ARF, yep you've guessed, Carpenters, We've only just begun!

    Ta ta Lin x

  • Comment number 17.

    Hi Chris

    ARF - We've only just begun - by the Carpenters for SuperBagpuss and Mr SbP for their wedding day!! Please???!!!

    I like sitting on the floor as well, but only when ther's not likely to be any spiders lurking!

    Thanks Scoobs

    No problem AuntieS

    Oh, and good luck to all those waiting on exam results, I remember being too scared to open the envelope!

    JG x

  • Comment number 18.

    Afternoon bloggers, from a very blustery but sunny Berks/Hants border!!

    ARF We've only just begun - Carpenters, especially for SBP and her soon to be hubby. Have a lovely day and be happy!!

    The more i hear about your book CLP the more i want to be reading it!!

    Got to go to the petshop now for doggy treats. :0)

    Be good.

    TTW. xx

  • Comment number 19.

    CLP what a great place to be... sitting on the floor with your hummous and veggies... might have the same for my tea.... now ....

    ARF- It's only just begun - The Carpenters

    Yes you've guessed it... for Superbagpuss and the future Mr Bagpuss to be for their most speshulist of days tomorrow..... G'wan!!! You know it makes sense!!!!

    Loads of luv "n" kisses
    Lyndyloo
    Booboo & the bump
    -x-x-x-

  • Comment number 20.

    To mark the fact that it is twenty years (where did the time go) since they released their first album.

    ARF Request


    The Stone Roses - Made of Stone

  • Comment number 21.

    Ganging up?! Us?! Never!! *trundles away with a wry smile on her face*!

    Just wanted to say hi to MC if you are lurking... hope everything is ok and please keep popping in here!

    Back. To. It.

    mSc x

  • Comment number 22.

    Hi ya

    Ooh, I'm getting really excited about your book Christophe. I'm actually writing one too although it's slow going (I guess you'll appreciate that feeling). Mine's about my experiences as a canine psychologist and what brought me to that very strange place in life. Hope you're going to do a book tour so we can all come and say 'Hi'!!

    Recommendation for ARF - Let's Go Crazy by the Purple Popster. Love ya.xxx

  • Comment number 23.

    On second thoughts....scrap the Prince idea - I've just seen the rest of the posts! Best make it The Carpenters with We've Only Just Begun. Good luck and very best wishes to the loved up couple. Hope you have a fab day (and an even greater life together) xx

  • Comment number 24.

    Aaaaaah Crazyrep - that's really sweet - to change for our Baggy and Mr Baggy.

    Beez xx

  • Comment number 25.

    Welcome crazyhealthrep...and thanks for the support for the ARF!

    Dont be a stranger!

    Quiet innit..

    gonna tell you my fave recent joke (and its clean Mods!)...nicked shamelessly off someones FB status a few weeks ago!

    Have you heard that they are trying to introduce The Flintstones into the United Arab Emirates..?

    Dubai dont get it but Abu Dhabi do....!

    Genius..my work is done!

    mSc x

  • Comment number 26.

    We've only just begun - to live - white lace and promises, a kiss for luck and we're on our way ................
    Sorry - since having it sung to me this afternoon - can't get it out of my mind!!

    Tis a proper blog wedding though isn't it with the dress supplied by Mrs Gingembre and all ?!!!!

    Good one Scoobs - I saw that one.

    Beezer xx

  • Comment number 27.

    Going with the flow on ARF - the Carpenters for the soon to be Mrs & Mr SBP. Go on, go on, go on, go on (said in bestest Irish accent as per housekeeper on Father Ted)

    Girlracer & JG - have fab holidays.

    Scoobs - thanks for finding me too!
    x

  • Comment number 28.

    ASandy..good to `meet` you! If you want anyone else adding then yell and i`ll send them friend requests thingys for you!

    mSc x

    PS - See you all tomorrow..off to tackle the horror that is the M62.. wine gums and water and CLP shortly to keep me company!

  • Comment number 29.

    Afternoon Christoph and all the bloggers.

    you know I might even take up reading again as getting excited about the prospect of your book!

    Now we all know you are a serious old romantic at heart - well sorry not so old then!
    Anyway you are overflowing with love in your family so to add to the love in the blog family pleeeeese, pretty pleeese play the first tune on ARF for SuperBagus and the future Mr SuperBagpus.

    There really is only one tune you can play this friday - The Carpenters We've only just begun.

    Go on CLP you know you want to xx

  • Comment number 30.

    CLP 4 Baggys nuptials. song 2 BLUR. Or the carpenters yadda yadda. DD out

  • Comment number 31.

    Hi peeps
    Just popped in to add my support for ARF
    Please please please Mr Chris, can we have 'We've Only Just Begun' by The Carpenters for SuperBagpuss and her lucky groom to wish them luck for Saturday and their future together
    Ta very much, you know it's the right thing to do!
    Tiggs xxx

  • Comment number 32.

    Beez - have I missed summit? What dya mean, you've just had it sung to you. Hoo by, why????

    Pen xx

  • Comment number 33.

    Scooby- You made I larfff out laoud!!!

    -x-x-x-

  • Comment number 34.

    Pen - on phone - chatting - just mentioned Baggys and Mr Baggys - Carpenters request and said Oh Darn can't remember and in an instant - We've only Just Begun was sung to me !! Went all unnecessary I did. (Well actually I slid off my chair)!!!

    Beezer xx

    Been saying happy holiday to all - one more to add - have a good one Lin - phew! - wont be trashed at scrabble for a week or so!!!

  • Comment number 35.

    I just got an email from a big river type web site to tell me that Chris's book will be delivered slightly later than originally anticipated... anyone else got the same?
    -x-x-x-

  • Comment number 36.

    Lyndyloo - haven't ordered it - I'm waiting to see where and when the book signings are !! Hint Hint Christoph!!!

    Beezer xx

  • Comment number 37.

    Dear Chris

    Very much enjoy your show but i think this blog is frankly rediculous. It's a shame a ´óÏó´«Ã½ resource should be allowed to be used for people as a chat room.

    ARF: David Bowie - All the mad men

    Cheers
    Elvis xxxxx

  • Comment number 38.

    Beezer - Flippin 'eck why do I never get phone calls like that?!! lol

    Pen xx

  • Comment number 39.

    Afternoon!

    Thanks Debs - I'll see how I go, but may get you to cast a professional eye at the end??

    Very good scoobs, very good!!

    ARF - It has to be The Carpenters, we've only just begun - for Superbagpuss and Mr SPB and their wedding day!

    ebx



  • Comment number 40.

    Hiya all, just got back from shopping in Derby all day, phew, shattered now.

    Carpenters for ARF or the song from the first dance at my wedding - Have I told you lately? by Van Morrison

    Love to you all, have a great day at your wedding SBP x

  • Comment number 41.

    Hi all, just got connected to our new server yesterday ,spent three hours cathing up on all of the posts .

    Deev, Ali,hope your B/days went well.

    JG ,have a lovely holiday .

    Girlracer ,you too have a lovely holiday.

    Hope all others are well .xxx

    Bridge .xxx.

  • Comment number 42.






































    Dear Mr Chris,

    As you may have heard there is a certain young lady that goes by the name of SUPER BAG PUSS that frequents your blog.

    Just in case you dont already know,she'sgetting MARRIED on SATUDAY.

    So do you think it maybe just a little bit possible to dedicate the ARF to her and her future husband and wish them much happiness in there future lives together.

    The ARF being THE CARPENTERS . WE've Only Just Begun.

    Bridg.xxx PS THANKYOU .x











  • Comment number 43.

    Sorry about that folks ,dont know what happened.xxx

  • Comment number 44.

    Do you think he'll see that?xx

  • Comment number 45.

    Sorry Christophe, but I too am adding my ARF request to the general "prettyprettyplease" of The Carpenters!! I know you don't like to be ganged up on, but we're not really, just trying to show our love for SuperBagpuss and t'other half on a very speshul day! Thankyouverykindlysir.

    And 'ello to all bloggers! Just a quick nip in before I get ready to go out (again, I know, that's twice in 3 weeks...). Going to a Mr Branson's cosmetic company party hosted by my friend - cheque book at the ready!!

    Haven't had chance to catch up I'm afraid, been off all week and my house is *spotless*. Kim 'n' Aggie would be proud. But hoping JG and Lin have great holibobs (not together, I assume?), and of course wishing SBP every good thing for Saturday and the rest of her life hehe.

    AF xx

    ps flippin' heck Bridge, did you rest your cuppa on the return key??

  • Comment number 46.

    ps MC, you around sweetheart?

  • Comment number 47.

    Yes - I've noticed MC not around and normally is about now. Yooo hooo MC - you OK?

    Beez xx

  • Comment number 48.

    I made it!

    Hi AF! Hope you enjoying your week off..have fun at the party..love their stuff!

    Gonna go rummage to find something to make some kind of dinner out of... really think i may have to go to the bottom slapping supermarket...or, or, or...we could just have a takeaway... *smile*!

    Oh, and did everyone hear the Barnum track sung by Jim Dale.. my fave musical..gonna go to see if its available on dvd..and preorder a certain DJ`s book..will just have to buy another copy if he does signings!

    mSc x

  • Comment number 49.

    Good Day Christoof L dot P Evans And ALL...... Bloggers.....

    Bingo Star ere.......

    CLP - All this boook talk..... it all sounds crayyyyzeeee!!!!!
    Reminds me abit of trying ter get a job application in last minute but 1000 times worse!!!!!!!!!
    It'll all be worth it in the end though when it 'its the shelves of literature 'appenings!!!!!!!
    A for one will be buying.... PS Any chance of signing me copy of yer boook????
    PPS CLP - Nowt wrong with sitting on the floor... the beginning of yoga ter keep the joints lose az a goose az old age creeps up!!!!!
    Am inter yoga mesen..... in fact CLP.... yer might wanter try doing a meeting whilst on the floor with yer legs over yer 'ead and 'alf way up the wall!!!!!
    Good for the back and blood flow ter the brain!!!!!!!!

    For ARF termozza..... a wazza gonna throw in a recomendation but am gonna go with Chezza, Penny and Alright Flower ter name butta few... all for Super Bagpuss who gets married Saturdee!!!!!!!!!
    Go on CLP.... give Super B a mention and dedicate the ARF of The Carpenters and 'We've Only Just Begun ter 'er!!!!!!!!

    PS Why The Carpenters????? Is 'cos 'er soon ter be 'usband iz a door fitter/ wardrobe maker or similar in the wood trade?????? Just wondering!!!!!!

    PPPS Super Bagpuss - GOOD LUCK for Saturdee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    Finally.... just wanted ter share me VERY good news with all...... Ave 'ad an e-mail from Britney Spears!!!!!!!!!
    Yes thee Britney Spears..... she's following me on Twitter.... even though a don't Twitter much!!!!
    BUT..... am 'appy.... always liked The Britney.... even more so since 'er personal problems!!! Show's at the end of the dee.... we're all 'uman and life can bite anyone.... but she's come through 'er problems and looooks stunning know, sorry now, and back on top form with 'er performing/ singing!!!!!!!!!!

    GOURANGA TER ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PPPPPPPS - 'eard U2 on Wrightie's BIG Show before.... DAMN wish a waz going ter see 'em terneet at Sheffield!!!!!!!!!!!
    Plus wish i'd knew they were at R2.... still 'aven't goot The Bono or Edge's 'graphs!!!!!!!!!

  • Comment number 50.

    I asked after MC earlier too guys and no response as yet.. please dont go MC..we are all your friends around here.. (sure there`s a song in there somewhere)...

    hugs anyway..

    mSc x

  • Comment number 51.

    Hi all

    I've just returned from a couple of glorious days in Florence what a fantastic place, cant wait to spend a couple of months there.

    As much as I would love to go with the popular ARF I think it should be a bit more of a belter like White wedding - Billy Idol so that's my request.

    Peace and Love

    MaW X

  • Comment number 52.

    CLP,
    This could be a long shot ... but how about playing some Carpenters as the ARF. We've only just begun would be pretty cool , but could you do it with a liddle twist? , and play a few bars of Congratulations too ??? am i reaalllly realllly pushing my luck? Coz a bit shout to Bagpus and her beloved would just be perfect .

    Thanks ever so ever so muchly .
    MC xx

  • Comment number 53.

    PS No 37 , if you dont like it just leave the building . we can live with it

    MC

  • Comment number 54.

    MC yer back! soz just been reading Bingos post.

    Wondered where you'd got to - we all did!!! You OK ??

    Beez xx

  • Comment number 55.

    Hi all

    CLP - it will all be worth it... can't wait to read your book!

    Anyway... this may be my only chance to have an ARF song ever... so please can you play...

    Carpenters - We've only just begun... for a certqain Super Bagpusws on the eve of her wedding day...

    I'll be so gutted if you don't play my ARF request...

    Happy days all

    Suzie xx

  • Comment number 56.

    "certain Super Bagpuss"... even!!!

    S xxx

  • Comment number 57.

    Beez, am ok thanks, had a really busy week, (the staff have been revolting )
    Will re-activate as soon as I can.

    MIL due to be released at wkend , sooo, gotta go with the flow ...(from hossy not Strangeways )

    Love to all, thanks for the messages , much appreciated :-)

    MC xx

  • Comment number 58.

    Good to hear MC. My staff have been revolting too but he got out of my way this afternoon!

    Go with the flow hon - only way to go!

    Beez xx

  • Comment number 59.

    Hi

    Glad you're OK MC!

    I've not long got back from a shopping trp that Mr JG insisted on as he wanted some more clothes - I was pretty unsuccessful to be honest, and my heart wasn't really in it.

    Just had some tea, and need to sort out the washing which has just finished.

    Catch you later

    JG x

  • Comment number 60.

    Good luck SB hope the sun is shining for you

    Happy honey moon for Dragon it sounds like a dream...just gotta do route 66 one day thats my dream.

    Oval ..used to live a stones throw from the cricket ground never been though (well tell a lie they did have a rock concert there back in 1970 went to that) but never understood the game like the sound of the ball hitting the bat though reminds you of warm sunny afternoons...typically English.

    ARF I’m going to be different I’m afraid but only because i had this at my wedding

    ..........One Love Bob Marley..........

    love Loli x

  • Comment number 61.

    Ouch! My poor feet are aching! Heading off to bed. Night all
    JG x

  • Comment number 62.

    Oh my - we are all on a tired one tonight!!! Must admit I wont be long! What you been up to JG feet aching??

    Just went to check google earth to see if I can make Norwich meet and it aint on laptop - duh - just off to download and check so this may be night nite - I do tend to get carried away checking postcodes of folks.

    Just in case you've forgotten CLP ARF - for Bagpuss and Mr Bagpuss ?? The Carpenters - We've only Just Begun!!

    Beezer xx

    to live - white lace and promises...............

  • Comment number 63.

    To bed or not to bed, that is the question? Is it really worth it when I have to be up again at 2.30am. Thanks to everyone for your messages, I'm sure we will have a fab one.
    Looking forward to the release of "THE BOOK" hope there is a book signing tour, if not, it's top of the 'C' list!

    Ta ta Lin x

  • Comment number 64.

    Have a lovely time Lin - 2.30?? not sure I can keep up with my 2 remaining games on fb with you!! eyes shutting here! Yes me really - before midnight. Not sure if stressed out or happy happy day wears me out more!
    Just checked out the drive to Norwich - three and a half hours - not bad at all!! bout the same as Leeds near nuff ex the horrendous motorways/roadworks - may be interesting. To Leeds - all m'ways - to Norwich - once I leave the midlands - none! Spooky! A roads - what are those! Guess I had better find out!

    Night nite all - keep smiling.

    Beez xx

  • Comment number 65.

    Ello all....

    Me again......

    Just 'ad a quick lurk before bed.... am up at 5 dot 15am!!!!! :-( But at least ave goot a job!!!! :-) Wish a wazza train driver though!!!! :-(

    Any way.... :-)......

    Suzie Boozy Commentation #55 - (By the way noot seen you for a long while, London docklands bloggers meet last time we met a think!!!! ;-)

    Suzie....errr a am gonna buy a copy of CLP's boook too!!!!!!....... WHATTA COINCIDENCE!!!!!!!
    A waz wondering if yer can't wait ter read CLP's booook 'ow about borrowing my copy???????
    Noot that ave goot a copy yet.... a mean after the 1st of October (BIG chef, sorry chief CLP (noot that am accusing CLP of being obese when a say BIG)(a mean BIG in radio stature) BIG boook BIG release date).
    Nooot that am trying ter do CLP out of a sale but from an enviromental point of view point a thought i'd just point out it would save abit of a tree - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!
    Or if yer do buy a copy.... then 'ow about if a don't and a borrow your copy and maybe even take it ter CLP ter get it signed???????

    Yer see me plan, it's all coming tergether..... nicely.... very much like CLP's booook iz!!!!! :-)

    Nite all!!!!!!!!!!

  • Comment number 66.

    My gooooodneeesssss..... loooook at the time.... am a MAD!!!!!!?@@@?????

    Am outta ere.... nite!

  • Comment number 67.

    Evening!

    Lin have a lovely holiday! I don't envy you the 2:30am start though!

    Beez - Not sure where in the Midlands you would be coming from, but to Norwich I'd go M6, then A14, then A11 takes you all the way into Norwich. A11 is about 95% dual carriageway now, and A14 is all dual. Not too bad so long as you don't attempt it rush hour on a Friday night!

    Gutted I can't make the Norwich meet - would be home territory!

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 68.

    Had 2 yes 2 days really horrendous driving experiences.

    Todays resulting in losing brakes abd steering on a steep s bend on Exmoor.

    But what ho am posting so I must be here or am I still not there ??

    Regardless,have had this tune buzzing round my head all day,mmm!

    Da da da da da daaaaa...

    Give me a mo.

    Got it.

    ARF...We've only just begun..Carpenters.

    Now then...I challenge ANYONE to come up with a better choice..LOL!!

    For the lovely Baggy and HTB.

    MTF.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

  • Comment number 69.

    Back again.....

    B's Mum - Just saw the 'elp from PurpleDragon#22!!! 22 being nice az INDEED iz PurpleDragon ter offer assistance ter a distressed motorist/ blogger.... PurpleDragon.... totally spot on with those directions.... nowt ter worry about B's Mum A14/ A11 very fine road.... D/Carr practically all of the way!!!!!!

    It's just the end of the A14 right by the end of the M6 and middle of the M1.... MADNESS!!!!!!
    In fact it fills me with total ANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Am feeling... ANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man do a wish a could get off these roads and onter the rails before a go off the rails!!!!!!!!!!
    Why are we so mad in this country.... WHY?????? A tell yer!!!!! AYE?????
    The A14 they turned the whole damn it lot inter dual carriage all the way... from 'untingdon ter near Rugby.... 40 plus miles of road building..... 40 plus... yet what do they do at the very end????.... The busy junction were it meets the M6 and M1?????..... They do nothing.... like Manwell knew nothing.... they do nothing!!!!!
    That's what they've done.... NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!
    Spend millions building 40 miles of road.... yet the very end bit, instead of building a proper 'igh speed junction/ flyover/ slip road intersection of the section.... they funnel all the A14 traffic inter one lane and put in two mini roundabouts!!!!
    Result...... sometimes especially on a Fridee night.... a 10 ter 15 mile jam of traffic at the end of the A14 & often a 4 plus mile quewe on the M6.... WORLD'S RUN BY THE INSANE!!!!!!
    Ave a spelt quewe coreeectly????????.... Am past caring!!!!!!!!

    Soz been wanting ter get that bit of the road network off me chest for years... thought know, sorry now, wazza good excuse!!!!!!!


    Don't let me put you off using the 14 though B's Mum!!!!!!!


    Check out 'Bing' WHATTA COINCIDENCE on the mutlimap website for futher info!!!!!!
    Yes 'Bing' mapping!!!!!!!

    Nite again!!!!!!

  • Comment number 70.

    Defo off ter bed thid time!!!!!!!

    Nite again!!!!!!

  • Comment number 71.

    Sorry mean't 'this' noot 'thid'.... reason... am tired and angry about the A14!!!!!!!

  • Comment number 72.

    Bingo..You need to calm down dear.

    You are going to be joining the 5 a nighters at this rate!

    MTF.xxxx

  • Comment number 73.

    Bingo - I feel your M6/A14 pain, have experienced many a Friday night rush hour parked (ahem, sitting in traffic jams) around there. I really wish they'd sort that junction out, it's all wrong wrong wrong!

    But Beez- it's fine if you avoid Friday night rush hour, honest!

    Nite Bingo

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 74.

    Bingo ....if you want to get REALLY mad..have a go about petrol prices.

    I have to drive 200 miles plus every p.m.

    Only me and said boss employed.

    109 today in local town.

    What do you have to say about that?

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 75.

    Hiya Dragon.

    Hows your weather??

    Sorry got to ask,its a British custom dont ya know!

    MTF.xx

    PS..wheres Necton?

  • Comment number 76.

    How remiss of me Dragon ..yes the custard one lived up to its expectations..sorry going back a bit.

    Quelle heure est il avec vous?

    Modders it aint welsh this time!

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 77.

    Hey MTF, how are you?

    Weather it hot and v sticky today, too hot to do much to be honest. According to the weather forecast it got up to 95 degrees F. Could really do with a thunderstorm to clear the air a bit - shame the thunder would send the cat bananas though!

    Nothing wrong with British customs! I had someone ask me the other day what a British Stiff upper lip is!

    Well that's me off for the day - time to get dinner going - still feels weird that I'm about to start cooking while you're all off to bed!

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 78.

    MTF - 5 hours behind you!

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 79.

    Hi All,

    MtF, pheww, i'm glad it was the Mods who annoyed you and not me. I don't blog v often and was trying to disect my post to work out what kind of blogging faux-pas I'd made by mistake!

    ARF: We've only just begun, The Carpenters.

    Have a heart CLP & the ARF team.

    Congrats SbP & Mr SbP.

    Happy weekend all, Tige x

  • Comment number 80.

    Hiya Tiges.

    Blimey hope I didnt give you nightmares!

    Mods dont like foreign lingo..and I now appreciate that.

    Have said I wont do it again,but maybe I might!!!!

    Hows life avec vous,sorry with you,cant help myself.

    MTF.xxx

  • Comment number 81.

    Same as Florida then Drags.x

  • Comment number 82.

    ARF: PRETTY IN PINK ~ PSYCHEDELIC FURS

    Not heard it in ages!

    Thanks Chris
    SylviaB x

  • Comment number 83.

    Hey Dragon,(sorry sounds a bit like an insult),but....

    Since the intro of botox,is there still such a thing as a stiff upper lip that is confined to English/British eccentricity??

    Thers one to ponder over!

    MTF...Loving this late night banter with you all,gonna get Beez back in the 5 a night club.Xxx




  • Comment number 84.

    Hello Sylvia.

    Lovely to see you.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 85.

    Dragon ..AND your petrol price are???

    Go on how much?

    Just know when we did Florida and drove right down to Key West twas peanuts.

    MTF.xxxxx

  • Comment number 86.

    Heya MTF,

    Well I thinks the Mods should be modded for saying Welsh is "foreign" language. Humph to them.

    Avec moi c'est l'hiver le plus profund. so it's a bit like English mid-summer.

    See now you're gonna get me into trouble too :)

    ps. we moan about our fuel prices here and they're equiv to about 60p a litre, it's even cheaper in US isn't it?

  • Comment number 87.

    MTF, that is indeed something to ponder over!

    We are currently paying about $2.80 for a US Gallon, and if my maths (usually a bit rubbish!) is right, that's about $0.70 a litre. So roughly 45p? feel free to correct me if my maths is unreliable though!

    Evening tiger - think we must be the night shift!!

    Dragonxx

  • Comment number 88.

    Well Good morning Blogsville

    Sorry for not much chat yesterday had to go on a training course all day. May be in and out all day today as well as I have to remove my bosses and engineers briefs!!!!

    TTFN

    Chin Chin

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  • Comment number 89.

    ARF --- I'm walking on Sunshine. Great song for a Friday to pick you up and hurl you into the weekend.

  • Comment number 90.

    Hiya

    I am so pleased I check the blog today

    Thanks everyone for your ARF request - we are having that song played during the signing of the register as I love it so much. So thank you all - again far to many to mention by name.

    Chip_shop elvis - I'm sorry its made you unhappy- I didn't ask for it, I dont deserve it, but the people on the blog are supportive and its like one big happy family - of which CLP big cheif is the head - yes it's not like other blogs - but thats why we like it here!

    Everyone else - big hugs and kisses to you all (its a voucher - claim next time I see you)

    Super bp (and mr bp)

  • Comment number 91.

    Sorry for dropping off last night Tiger and Dragon.

    Morning all,Hey Baggy lovely to see you,will redeem that voucher at some point.

    Good forecast for tomorrow.

    Bit grey today,bit its early yet.

    MTF.xxx

  • Comment number 92.

    Morning All,

    Weather is not bad in Kent, let's hope it stays that way for the next week as I'm off camping with the "yoof".

    Baggy, Have a wonderful day tomorrow for every tent peg I bang into the ground I shall think of you and Mr bp xxx

    Just a flying visit this morning as I have a million things to do, not least of those is a "celebrity" quiz - any suggestions?

    Slaters
    AliB
    xx

  • Comment number 93.

    SB
    Your having walking on Sunshine while signing the register. Cooooollllll

    Guessing that is how your fella should (Sorry wrong word) WILL be feeling, from that point on

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    xx

  • Comment number 94.

    Good morning lovelies!

    Baggy - I was going to text you to check the blog - so, so glad you beat me to it.

    Good luck for tomorrow, and for the rest of your lives together.

    I had a wonderful evening last night, catching up with a special friend. Am a very happy (if slightly tired) Deev today!

    Laters honeys!

    Deevs
    x x x x

  • Comment number 95.

    Ali - thanks - just the way me and Mr bp would like to be remembered - do you want some piccies to attach to tent pegs? ;-)

    Adam - now your just being silly - I was of course referring to you've only just begun, which is lovely (however as me and him have been together 7 years today - not quite accurate)

    Deevs - love and hugs right back at ya

    Super bp x

  • Comment number 96.

    Morning Chris and all you lovely bloggers

    I would like my ARF to be

    WE've only just begun by the carpenters

    For our Mr and Mrs Baggy to be

    Pleeeeeeeeese

    Propacar

    Ps Baggy all the very best have a wonderful day

  • Comment number 97.

    PS - CLP - to put my wedding into some kind of contect for you - before we had sign in names I was elmlea or elm, and you ran an article on the show about how I couldn't get my fella to propose to me after 5 years. Well we are getting married tomorrow - so just to finish off that story and say alls well that ends well.

    PPS- if you can't remeber that show, don't worry, you do many a fine show and I can't expect you to remember them all

    Super bp x

  • Comment number 98.

    Heavy,really heavy rain here now :(

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 99.

    LOL Baggy, Sorry I didn't mean it like that at all, but of course you know that xx Oh Dear, bless me

  • Comment number 100.

    Morning all

    Baggy bit hugs back at ya - have a brilliant day tomorrow. Know you will.

    Laters folks

    Happy Beezer xx

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