Spent the night at our good friend Richard and Rebecca Bacon's house last night.
He presented his 5 Live show from there. Swish London pad, swell national radio show.
Met Alain de Botton. Personal hero of mine and real life philosopher. He didn't disappoint, he was clever, engaging, funny, charming - everything one would want from a modern day man of thinking and prose.
Via this outside broadcast, Richard was saying hello to his new home and goodbye to his night time show, as he takes over afternoons in the new year on 5 Live when Simon Mayo moves over to The Mother Ship.
So a late one - and on a Monday - but worth being tired for, like a slow roast shoulder of lamb is worth the calories.
News just in - new host of Saturday Kitchen this week and next - endeavouring to find out who. Think it's Lawrence from Roast, hope so - v. nice man.
Big car auction preview this eve. Will take photies and put them on my personal Twitter account @achrisevans
X.
Clp
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Morning Lambie Pies!
So, your cheeky Monday night out wasw a tad later than our mini blog meet then!
Is James Martin leaving SatKit? What about Marcus Wareing to take over - he's luverly and very under-rated, I feel.
Laters big man!
Deevs
x x
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Wont be able to do too many late nights soon Christoph - and you have enough cars - don't go there !!
As I said on previous blog!!
Laters smiley peeps
Beezer xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Matt wrote:Morning all
I think it is Matt Tebbutt from Market Kitchen.
Peace + love
MfR
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At 27th Oct 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:Morning all
Christoph, what's a late night or two between friends?
Spent the odd hour of three in my yoof at car auctions, mainly Blackbushe, with Mr P,looking for a bargain. Get car home and he was lost in his own little world, tinkering here and there, it was his main hobby then. Nowadays age has taken over, and a company car to boot, and we pootle off to the garage and buy a shiny new or nearly new car, just for me, because we can!!
For those of us who don't do twitter, can we please still have the odd photee on blog?
Where's the sun that was promised, not here yet, but still warm!
Pen xx
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Comment number 5.
At 27th Oct 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:'of' three??? you know what I mean!
xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Aliwesty wrote:Morning Bloggers,
Pen, It's a smashing day in Kent and I'm off to the seaside shortly (well Sheerness!) Not that I will probably see the sea, got to do some interviews for a project we helped set up down there. Still it's an afternoon out of the office and I get a free lunch.
Glad the mini blog meet went well last night, I shall definitely be there next time - when is the next time??
Chris, Are you just looking this evening, or purchasing? Enjoy
Love
AliB
xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Super Bagpuss wrote:Hi
not having a great day today
1) The money I was expecting to be in the bank isn't there yet so now it looks like the wages cannot be paid and I asked for the money last week!
2) I have had to tell my assistant off becuase shes not doing things the way i need them done and I ended up looking foolish yesterday as I had no idea what was going on - and she keeps making stupid mistakes!
3) Might feet got soaked on the way to work adn now I'm still sat here with wet cold feet
4) the concert I thought i might be going to is now not going to happen - and all other plans are a bit airy fairy so I guess nothings going to happen at all
Sorry - will take ranty/ misery pants off now and sit here and stew!
bp x
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At 27th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:Chris,
You have enough cars already. Share some out would you!
Baggy,
1)Give 'em a rocket
2)Sack her
3)New shoes opportunity
4)There are plenty of others too
Nic
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At 27th Oct 2009, Super Bagpuss wrote:nic - so sorry mate - hers me ranting about silly stuff and you lose your job this week - now i feel a little shaun the sheepish
**siddles out the door**
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:Greetings Christoof & ALL Bloggie Peeps....
Bingo Star ere....
CLP - Sounds like a most interesting evening with The Bacon & pals.... And Alain de Botton in particular!!!!!
The only problem CLP... yerv goot me wondering what waz/ iz on 'is mind!!!!
Talkin' of bumping inter fellow european dudes at gatherings of people... a once saw the famous wine maker Benedict Vine aka inventor of Benedictine atta wine makers conference!!!!
Apparently 'e waz saying that ter prefect a good wine it's all in the way yer prefect yer grapes.... although it's top secret the way 'e perfects them ter get perfect wine!!!!!
A said iz it true there's 27 different types of grape that go inter yer wine.... 'e would noot tell.... all 'e would say iz 'ow did a know this???.... a replied.... A 'eard it on the grapevine!!!!!
3% TRUE!!!!!
Talking of Alain de Botton and studyings of everydee life... something, amongst many, ave notcied about 'uman psychology.... goot me inter a mess at the weekend.......
Az a mentioned yesterdee..... a didn't ave a very good weekend after a goot mesen inter an incident!!!!
Yes an incident!!!!
Basically ave yer ever noticed, ter those who drive out there on the roads, all the weird behaviour on the roads????
One thing ave noticed when yer pull up ter traffic lights: Yer arrive yer stop behind the white line, why iz it the car that comes along side yer always 'as ter stop next ter yer..... but a little forward.... a little ahead of yer???
Is it some kind of superiority thing from the next driver to yer?????
Do they ave ter assert some kind of authority that they are more important than you, that their presence on the road iz more important than yours..... by parking... slightly ahead of you.... even though you arrived there first and 'ence you are ahead of them on the road!!!!
But if yer loook at them they NEVER make eye contact with you!!!!
Ave just noticed this blog friends... about 70% if noot more, the driver of the car next ter yer 'as ter assert some kind of pre'istoric animal instinct of authority that they are superior by parking.... 11 DAMN IT inches ahead of yer!!!!
So this time a noticed in the corner of me eye... the car next ter me 'ad asserted their.... 11 inches.... so being in a 'urry... a decided for once.... NO.... NO!!!!!
This time a am gonna park ahead of you and INDEED be ahead of you after the lights go green!!!!!
So a eased me car a few inches ahead of the car next ter me!!!!
A noticed the car next ter did the same!!!!
'OW VERY DARE YOU.... a thought!!!!
So a eased forward again.... this time just over the white line!!!
The car next ter me again.... moved slightly ahead of me!!!!
So a moved me whole car a damn 10 feet ahead!!!!
Again the car next ter me pulled slightly a head!!!
So a stuck me damn car wreet inter the centre of the junction!!!!!!
It's at that point a 'eard a siren.... yes a siren... and am noot talkin' a 'ighly attractive women aka seductive temptress type siren!!!!!
A loooked ter me right.... the car next ter me turned out ter be a ploice car and the copper in the passenger seat waz pointing at me trying ter get me attention!!!!
A ended up being pulled over for going through a red light.... and az a result ave know, sorry now goot the 3 P's.... Ploice Prosecution Pending!!!!!!
It's all too much for me!!!!!
GOURANGA TER ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At 27th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:Hi Chris,
Missed the 5 Live show - but will listen again tonight. Thankfully I did not have a "late one" last night - I was in bed really early and took a certain Mr Evans with me - ooo-err!
Bingo: brilliant story. For this reason, and many many others, this is why I don't drive. The roads are full of nutters, but to be fair to you, no way could you have anticipated that the car next to you, playing silly b*ggers, would be the Old Bill! I think they were a tad naughty, in my opinion!
AliB: glad to hear it's nice in my beloved Kent. It is the utter pits here in Glasgow! Sorry if I have missed this, but how did you and your friend get on at the tattoo place last week? Anything to report?!
C xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:Baggy - You carry on, it's not a problem. Not in the least bit affronted. Situation somewhat "fluid" at the moment, so cautiously optimistic...
Bingo - What are you like...!!!!!!
Nic
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:* THUD *
That was me falling off chair after reading post #8 ......
A man proffering a shoe-purchasing opportunity !?!?!?!
Where have you been all my life?!?!
Deevs
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At 27th Oct 2009, Super Bagpuss wrote:actually - I need a shoe box as I'm trying to do the Christmas child appeal this year and don't have one - all the shoes I ahve bought this year either didn't come with boxes or the box is so nice i'm keeping my wedding shoes in it ;-)
If anyone has one and can get it to me for mid Nov (please dont send as thats just silly) I would be happy
Me
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Baggy
I'm doing that too - one boy one and one girl one. If you go ask in a shoe shop I'm sure they will give you a box or two - always worked for me in the past.
Deevs
xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:PS Forgoot ter say me story above.... 8% TRUE!!!!!!!!
Although the observations about nutters on the road 100% TRUE!!!!!!!
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At 27th Oct 2009, Super Bagpuss wrote:Deev - me too but I went round the shoe shops on sat and came back with nothing - they break them down now and don't give them out
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At 27th Oct 2009, Super Bagpuss wrote:ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - had a thought
Next tues its the turning on of the C* lights in oxford street and I'm taking the afternoon off to go shopping and too see them being turned on - I could try and get a box then!
IS anyone else going to see the lights being turned on?
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At 27th Oct 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:Bingo, it's not just you they do it to. From my experience, more often than not, it's a flippin great 'tank' trying to intimidate me!
Chrissie, you have a point re not driving. But it gives me that bit of independence. I often wonder if I had never worked at a school of motoring in the very early days of my working life, whether I would have had the bottle! And of course the lessons were free!!
Baggy, rant away, it'll make you feel better!
Nic, Hope something turns up soon on the job front
Pen xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, L18OYD wrote:Good to meet you briefly; the late night seemed to have made its mark getting out of the Marriott car park. Will swap my Saab conv for the Disco! - save you going to the car auctions or even my Dad has a few pristine classics in Zimbabwe (low mileage on account of the fuel!) and going there at Xmas for his 70th!
Will keep rocking!
Lloyd
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At 27th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:Cheryl - Don't mind giving shoe advice as long as it's not me paying for them. On the subject, I have a rather wonderul pair of blue boots I bought in Amsterdam a few years back, which the other half is not that keen on - a) because they are blue and b) as they put me up over 6 feet and she only checks in at 5 feet!
Bingo - Unless I am mistaken, Chris uses the phrase "and all 100% true" in his book - have you copyrighted this phrase?
Nic
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Baggy
Take Nic's advice .... buy nooo shoooooz et voila! Dry toastie toes and a box for one of your Christmas gifts ....
Genius!!
Me
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Nic - #21 CLP nicked it from our Bingo!
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At 27th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:Penny: I did drive years ago - gave up when driving home with my daughter who was 18 months old (or so) at the time. I was on the motorway - works ahead - and I slowed down slightly to read the road signs properly. Suddenly, an enormous articulated lorry was just about to roll over the top of my Metro! He was travelling far too fast, just blasted the horn and we only survived by the skin of our teeth, because I had to take off like a rocket! Got home, parked the car and swore I would never drive again - and I never have. HUGE mistake, but it's way, way too late now!
xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Penny_Forem wrote:Chrissie, I totally understand, very scary. I don't particularly enjoy driving anymore but it is just sooooooo handy and it gets me from a to b. If we're out as a couple Mr P tends to always drive.
Nic, When I read that in THE book, I immediately thought of Bingo!!
Pen xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:ChrissieS - A don't blame yer for noot driving!!!!
Yer getting me going off on one ere.......
If am 'onest az much az a love driving, it's one of the best things in life from crusing in a BIG aychGV ter driving a sports car down a quiet country road... But nowadees a don't find it enjoyable whatever am driving, from me truck, ter me little diesel ter a fast supercar!!!!
Just too many cars & idiots on the roads sadly!!!!
A think the problem iz the test is too easy & no re-testing/ education!!!
The ploice just focus on speed and noot education.... speed in itself is noot the cause of accidents just used in the wrong place!!!!
Plus cars seem ter bring out the most vile of peoples personalities.... petrol 'eads excepted!!!!!!!!
If a could getta job on the railway and never 'ave ter drive ever again on the roads i'd be 'appy!!!!!!
Any way don't wanter bring me blog 'umour down with negative 'appenings!!!!!
At least a can see 'umour outta all the misery on the roads!!!!!
All a can say ter all.... a see it from me truck everydee.... So many miserable bad tempered inpolite drivers!!!!
Everyone needs ter chill on the roads and appreciate whatta luxurious lifestyle we live in this country and a wonderful invention a car iz and 'ow lucky we are ter own one!!!!!!!
There's people 'ungry in poor countries, who would love just a good meal let alone ter own a car!!!!
But most people can't seem ter see that, they just go around in an agressive, selfish 'urry!!!!!!!!
A could go on inter a BIG Bingo piece of philosphy of life and driving but am gonna stop know, sorry now!!!!!!!
Nic/ Chezza - We all pick up things from each other... a notice CLP 'as putta photo in 'is boook of 'im atta zebra crossing in a car asking the question ter two babes 'do you think a loook like Micheal Caine?' another thing ave often writted!!!!!
Mind you though... a do think 'e looks like MC!!!!!!! 100% TRUE!!!!!
So maybe 'e's 'ad it said to 'im by others too!!!!!
PS Alotta my 'umour 'az been subconsciously put inter me by the likes of Wrightie (Mr Angry & Sid The Manager - loved those characters), plus Kenny Everitt, Russ Abbot, Tommy Cooper, Freddie Starr, Laurel & 'ardy.... all BIG 'eros of mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again... 100% TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
So maybe a subconciously nick ideas from others without realsing it!!!!!
Like the problem with me ayches!!!!!!!!!!
Bye!
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:Penny - Ave never metta tank on the roads... although ave met a few nutters driving aychGV tankers.... even when a wazza tanker driver in the past!!!!!
Ahhhh get me onter the damn railways!!!!!!!
Mind you.... level crossings!!!!!!! Am gonna become a 'ermit.... in Angola!!!!!!
Is there a country Angola??????
Maybe top geography dude Jono S might know!!!!!
Bye!
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:Must admit, finding reading CLP's boook very enjoyable and interesting.... love 'is reference on the back page..... priceless!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
And stalking Timmy Mallett!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!
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At 27th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:Penny: of course, it drives (see what I did there?!) MrS crazy that everywhere we go, he does the driving. But, then, as I say to him in my defence, when was the last time he washed any of my underwear? Oooh, better not go there!
Bingo: I definitely want to hear more of your philosophy on life when we meet up in Liverpool!
C xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Hi all
I must admit I love driving, but do get annoyed when people think they have a given right to pull out of junctions causing everyone else to slam on the brakes!
One of my fave things is heading out for a day in the car, with no particular plan in mind, just finding some good driving roads - normally heading to the Lakes, Snowdonia or the Yorkshire Dales.
I can't stand being a passenger though!
JG x
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At 27th Oct 2009, Manchester Calling wrote:Rush hour driving is getting more and more like the wacky races these days.
Mr Mc such a drama king when he is a passenger in my car. Almost yanks the handbrake on and does these dramatic "bury head in hands" and adopts an "emergency landing" position, which is not too easy in the mini .
I try and reassure him that i have at least one of my contact lenses in .
MC xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:PS ALL - I'll tell all termozza about the time a goot inter a VERY BIG mess on the moroteway!!!!!!!!
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Bingo
please check your FB messages re Liverpool meet.
ta
me
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At 27th Oct 2009, U11733486 wrote:Chezza - Am checking it know, sorry now!!!!!!
Chow!
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At 27th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:It's sleepy time again....better let sleeping blogs lie....
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At 27th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:Let's be honest - it was just too much, me mentioning my underwear - wasn't it?!
This must be the quietest the blog has ever been on a midweek afternoon!
C xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:LOL Chrissie - just popped on here for a break thinking it would take me ages to catch up from this morning - erm !!!!
Must all be busy little bees like me !!!
Beezer xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:i'm busy!
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:I've been stuck in meetings all afternoon!
Going to head home shortly in the dark :(
JG x
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At 27th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:I'm busy too, but I hate to see a neglected blog!
Coochie Coo, Blog .... see you soon!
C xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Bliss!
Lady Boss gone home so an hour before hometime to turn the mooozic up and wind down a wee bit!
Me
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At 27th Oct 2009, Tiggs xx wrote:Hi all
Quiet in here today innit?!
Tiggs xxx
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At 27th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:Very quiet....
Quiz night again already tonight. Just me and Big Al tonight to defend our title!
TTFN
Nic
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At 27th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Nic
Write down some of the questions and we can have a blog quiz tomorrow!
Deevs
xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Tiggs xx wrote:oooh yeah, I'm up for a quiz!
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At 27th Oct 2009, Bridget-M wrote:Yes it is quiet here today .
Hi all ,it normally takes me a couple of hours to catch up on the blog when I get home ,but only one hour tonight .
Bingo totally agree with you on that one re idiots on the road .I only go one junction on my way to work and thats enough .I leave home quite happy but by the time I get to work I'm raging at the idiots .
Baggy, hope you have a better day tomorrow .xx
Nice to see that you girls had a good night last evening .
I bet your all getting excited about Liverpool.not been there since I left the north to come south .
Right off now ,see you later folks ..
Bridge xxxx.
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At 27th Oct 2009, Bridget-M wrote:Has anyone seen a fairy flying around ????seems to be missing .hehehe .xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:Afternoon peeps - hope y'all are well.
I find it really frustrating that I can't blog in the day due to work restrictions, and in the evenings, I find that often I am too pooped to log on! How wimpy is that?
On a completely unrelated topic to todays chat, are there any songs that when they are played on the radio make you change stations until it's finished?
I currently have two - the new one from Bon Jovi, which to me sounds like a parody of an American rock group with what sounds like mock rasping vocals and the latest dirge from Leona Lewis! I'm sure her voice is good but the songs are just so flippin depressing! She's a young girl ... why isn't she singing something upbeat and joyful??
Ooh, should I have been wearing the ranty pants, for that?
Back later, ttfn
Crumpy xx :o)
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Had a nightmare! Sean's dropped my laptop, and it won't boot :( I could throttle him!
JG x
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At 27th Oct 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:batter him with the laptop ... it might drum the message home!
Only joking :o)
C xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Don't tempt me Crumpy!
Have taken his notebook off him now, and he can get it sorted out, but to be honest, I think it's dead, as there's no light for the hard drive. Luckily all my photo's are backed up, and also on FB, and I don't store any documents on it!
JG x
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:Hi All
JG OOps!! Mr Seza spilt hot choc into the side of his lap top, not sure if that killed it or the fact he then ripped it apart to try & dry it out without really knowing what he's doing. He did find a company who can retrieve all the data from the hard drive though. Can find out who if you need it.
Quiz Time!! Yeah. Am actually on the team that won a quiz across the whole county
Waiting for boys to go out & stop annoying me!!
Seza xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Awww, just been speaking to my niece who's 13 tomorrow!!
Beez, be warned, my sister is heading to Drayton Manor tomorrow, try to stay off the roads until she's safely passed your place!!
JG x (still sulking)
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At 27th Oct 2009, Aliwesty wrote:Evening, Just popping on quickly before I jump in the bath and then watch Flash Forward from last night - anyone else watching that?
Had a lovely afternoon in Sheerness (if that's possible) the weather was georgeous as I drove over the Sheppy Bridge. For those that don't know Sheerness really is the back of beyond. I went to interview some candidates for an administrative post at a place called The Hope Street Centre. It's a community project that has been built around a church, a 1.3 million pound project, all the vision of a 73 year old lady (she's wonderful). There is a coffe shop there and the people who serve have learning disabilities. It gives them a wage and a purpose in life - wonderful stuff. If you ever find yourself there, please visit, you can't miss it.
Chrissie #11 - We both looked through the books and have a rough idea of what we want but the lady suggested that we also look on websites. Which we are doing at the moment. Then we'll go back with a design and set a date. Exciting stuff.
Have a lovely evening
AliB
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:I've been watching Flash Forward! Very spooky but confused!! Really need to concentrate!
Shame you couldn't come last night but we are definately going to do it again. We were thinking of finding somewhere Chelmsford way. Is that good for you?
Seza xxx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Don't think Chelmsford is good for me any time!! LOL
I am now in mourning for my laptop, and trying to work with something the size of a postage stamp :((
So, where is everyone???????
JG x
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:I'm here.
Don't know where everyone else is.
Is it hide & seek?
Are you behind the sofa?
Seza xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:I'm here JG, just.
Hope everyone is well.
xxx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:Hi Annie
I'm fine thanks, how's you?
Seza xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening Seza
Sorting out my spare room/office, faffing on here and FB, ordering my dinner for Liverpool. And trying to compress pictures to email. How difficult is that? Haven't a scooby what I'm doing.
xxxx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:Should be ironing or sorting out kitchen or putting away clothes or........................
But I've just watched Holby & now I'm watching Gok and doing NOTHING.
How lazy is that??
xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, akaCrumpy wrote:hello, it's me again.
Have sky+'d Gok and have just been watching the James May thing on ´óÏó´«Ã½ making a lifesized 'airfix' Spitfire. Great tv!
Next week he is making a garden out of plasticine!
Think he also builds a lifesize house out of Lego!
Seza, both me and son Adam are loving Flashforward, but yeah you really have to concentrate.
Crumpy x
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:have recorded James May so boys can watch it.
have seen the Lego house but not the plasticine one.
Seza xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:Watching last weeks Life on reptiles and squirming!
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At 27th Oct 2009, Sezzagirl wrote:JG Retiles thing was Eeuww!! Especially the lizards tongues!!
xXx
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At 27th Oct 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:Hi team!
I was going to come on here and moan about how terrible a day I've had, and it truly has been one of the worst......but.
First of all I read all of the above posts - then I spoke to the kids - then I went through my photo's on FB.
So....still fed up, but actually have no real reason to moan...tomorrow is gonna be a much better day (it has to be) and hopefully so are yours if things are rubbish at the moment.
Ali - what you are doing sounds great, and if you need anything by way of kitchen ot toilet vent, let me know?
Alright Flower - Hope you are x
Rips
x
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At 27th Oct 2009, definitelynotinebbwanymorebeth wrote:Evening All,
Just popping in quickly before bed to say Hi.....
HI!!!
That's all really, nowt going on.....bar trying to keep an almost two year old happy and safe (he wanted to play with a heavy hammer) and then ignoring the 30mins of hysterics!
Sometimes I wonder if I'm gonna make it to his third birthday without going COMPLETELY mental.........
ebx
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At 27th Oct 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:Hi Eb,
Hope you're all settling in well. How are you coping with living together, I know you were nervous about it!
Could you chuck a baked bean to the nipper, leave him with the hammer and let me know how he got on.....? Could do with a new apprentice!
Parting thought - As Oscar Wilde once said - "Me got nuffin to declare but me jeanius!"
Deev and Baggy - shush!
Rips
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Hi chaps - been on fb so sorry for abysinthe. Few folks need cheering.
Ali - sounds brill and if ever in that neck of woods will visit for sure.
Rips - told you many a time - you are a very lucky guy!!!
Right - had a smashing message from MTF - she has been to the beach next to my bolt holt apparently 23c - very warm at best of times there - really spooky sometimes. Miles away from where she is staying but in her words "a lot more divine". Sat on bench overlooking bay and has asked me to say HI to all bloggers. Even the red kites put in an appearance for them. There are loads there for any twitchers out there!!!! Didn't realise what huge birds they were until one tried to pick up doggy when he was a puppy!!!
Beezer xxx
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At 27th Oct 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:I obviously meant to type baked bean tin!
The results of a baked bean meeting a hammer are what we do at the christmas party!
Rips the Tin smith
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Rips - I have had one of those engage brain days too! But the picture of bashing a baked bean did make me smile!
Beez xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, Jakeygirl wrote:So angry! Just posted and it failed again! Hate being directed downstairs!
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At 27th Oct 2009, untalentedmrripley wrote:Yep - unintentionally funny, that's moi!
I am seriously going to move my office to a hotel bar.
Since I popped down earlier I have sat and concentrated on matters Ducting, Rugby and stuff and got through the lot in record time.
I truly believe that the fantastic guy behind the bar who insists that I have a never ending glass of beer is largely responsible for this massive work rate increase.
I wish!!!
Rips
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Steady now JG
Beez xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:ha ha ha - !!! Rips - if you've done all that you deserve to be in the bar with an ever full glass! I delegated and Mr B did a stack of regul rugula legulat - sorry just can't bring myself to say regulat*** stuff at this time of tonight! Would love a take on what the f and the s and the a stand for in most folks minds and I am not talking food here!!!
You are going to miss out big time on the meet next week - you and the cmm should make the effort! will msg you inabit!
Beez xx
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At 27th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Heavens - where did the last 40 mins go! Reet old chatterbox me!!!
Above should of course have read t'night - not tonight! doh! - the night - the night - 100 lines!
Night nite smiley peeps
Beezer xx
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At 28th Oct 2009, definitelynotinebbwanymorebeth wrote:.....yawn......Morning!......yawn.......
T'other gone to work, boy is flying his wooden Harold the helicopter round the dinning table and I'm attemping to wake up!!!
Rips - When do you want to take him on....he's pretty handy with a screwdriver as well, was trying to undo the cupboard doors at the weekend!!
We seem to be getting on pretty well......he's fitted in quite well!
It may change when I'm working, but so far all is rosy chez moi!
But the boy just won't go to bed for him......he tries bless him but after a bit I always get 'Love....he's laghing at me again.....' so I have to go up and do the stern mummy look!!!!
Must go get dressed and think of things for me and the boy to do....
More tea first.....
ebx
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At 28th Oct 2009, NicRolastic wrote:Morning All,
The quizmaster changed the format of the quiz to try and stop us winning - but we still won - hah! Just me and Big Al this week too. Unwittingly he played right in to our hands as he introduced 2 music rounds - on which we scored full marks, as it's our specialist subject.
A sample of some of the questions I can remember;
Q1: Manchester is on which river?
Q2: What is the name of William Blake's famous poem?
Q3: What is the main ingredient of quiche?
Q4: Who wrote Shirley Valentine (Clue - this was a round on Willie's - stop sniggering at the back)
Q5: True or False - Charlie Chaplin won a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest?
Good luck!
Nic
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At 28th Oct 2009, Aliwesty wrote:Morning,
Bit dull this morning but still very mild, so perhaps I didn't need my four layers afterall!
Rips, Thanks for the offer re kitchens and toilets I will bear that in mind xxx
For those that do watch FlashForward, it's worth looking on the abc.com website and hitting the discuss button. There are so many theories out there and some people obviously need to get a life with the things that they spot on the programme. BUT word of warning, don't look at the site from Thursday night to Monday night as they are a week ahead and it might give the game away.
Had an email from my Hong Kong friend today and she has made me even more excited for my visit. Evidentially I have exclusive use of a swimming pool and a terrace with sun lounger direct from my bedroom. How the other half live eh? So I shall purchase Chris's book and take it with me. 9 more sleeps xx
Oh well - ever onwards and upwards.
AliB
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At 28th Oct 2009, CrimboDeevs wrote:Morning
It's back. Like The Terminator. It won't leave me be and as a consequence I've had about 5 hours sleepage.
THE COLD!
Ugh!
Other than that, all fine and dandy here in Deev World today.
Nic - I know the answers to 2, 3, 4 and 5 but know nowt about the place called Manc. Other than it has 2 footie teams and gave us Oasis.
The answer to Q5 always makes me larf!
Having a bit of a Depeche Mode morning here. Somedays it just has to be done.
And for those on FB - check out auld Ripples in action. Mr Hi Viz 2009 ...... !!
Off to do something, altho not sure what. Or how.
Back later. Promise, not threat.
Deevs
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At 28th Oct 2009, ChrissieSagain wrote:Nic,
Well done on the win last night! I am quite hopeless at quiz's (sp?) but usually very handy if any Osmonds or David Cassidy questions arise!
AliB: sounds like you are going to have a fantastic time in Hong Kong - enjoy it all!
Cheryl: I do sympathise - having the cold is just so miserable. My boss has been ill the last couple of days, and I do feel for him. However, if I catch that cold from him, I will not be best pleased!
C xx
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At 28th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:Morning all :) Warm isn't it? 4 layers Ali ? No you will melt.
I'm with you Chrissie on the quiz front - useless, although I do know more than one answer Nic. That will be a first for me!
Get rid of the darn cold Deev - can't have you snuffling round us next week and keep well away from boss Chrissie same applies to you.
Right - better zip off and see if there is any post for the last time in a few days I expect.
Beezer xx
Ebb - WAKE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At 28th Oct 2009, B-sMum wrote:And right on cue -
NEW BLOG
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At 28th Oct 2009, Kirstie Iona McIntosh wrote:Hello Lambie Pie,
Not posted a comment for a while, busy with realbuzz stuff. But my perfect Saturday Kitchen host would have to be Ronan Rivron - see what you can do CLP.
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Promise not to ask again, but did I give you the LP name?
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