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Boo!

CLP

Don't tell Beez you're meeting Michael McIntyre - she'll be there at your side like a hungry puppy!

Have fun - and PLEASE ring Clodagh. The poor woman's on tenterhooks!!

Deevs
x x x

Normal shows??

Way too good to call normal.

I started my new job the same time as CLP took over Drivetime,so he has been my co-passenger for the last, well easily 200,000 miles!

Its going to take a lot to fill that empty seat :(

MTF.xx

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Hi Chris,

I get the feeling that there will be many, many more awards coming your way in the years to come. It is just wonderful to see your career take off again - you deserve all the success, and I am sure that this time, you will really enjoy it!

Hi everybody else - hope Tuesday is good to you!

C xx

Afternoon all

Had an 'interesting' couple of days again re the house. Thanks to B's Mum for her fine advice, 1 chief exec complaint later and today remarkably the loss adjusters have people falling over themselves to sort the house out.

Hopefully we can be in at the weekend as that's T-0 for baby!

Chris - no matter what the award's for - its well deserved.

Onwards and upwards to new beginnings!

A

Greetings Of The Season Ter CLP & ALL,

Bingo Star ere.....

CLP - My gooodnesss busy az always!!!!!
Getting closer & closer ter the end of yer on the Drivetime Gig!!!!
Am sad ter see CLP moving ter Breakfast & sad ter see Sir Tel leave!!!!
A writted abit on Sir Tel's leaving card that all can join in on 'is webpage!!!!!!

The 'Is It Me' bits ave always loved on Sir Tel's show!!!!!!

In fact i'll share a bit of what a writted ere, thought it might entertain a few. A waz only gonna put it on Sir Tel's site but thought az a wrote it, it's turned out ter be longer than a planned and actually quite amusing.... so ere it iz... all 100% TRUE from a few months back.

Is It Me????? >>>>>>>>>>

A recent example, I went ter buy my road tax.
I gathered all my required documents: MOT certificate, tax reminder form, registration document & insurance certificate.
On presenting them ter the friendly lady behind the glass at the friendly post office she informed me that my insurance certificate they can't accept.
I asked why???
She told me that az it's an internet downloaded copy from the well known Iggy Pop advertised insurance that advertises that it's all so, so, so easy az yer can do all yer doings on the internet.... it's all so easy all, all so easy!!!!!@!!@!!!@!
Yet am being told 'ere it's noot easy!!!!!
She told me they've 'ad a lot of trouble with this particular company!!!
I started ter argue and say so you don't believe that these documents are genuine, you are basically saying a could 'ave forged them. I added do you noot now, sorry know, what the signature of the insurance co. DG is for on the bottom of the certificate.... it's a legal document that would stand up in a court of law. Are you accusing me of forging the signature of the Iggy Pop advertised insurance co. DG???@?@???????@?
I added do you now, sorry know, 'ow serious an offence it iz ter forge a signature??????
The lady behind the counter just gave me a blank loook & said she's sorry but she can't accept the certificate.
BUT.... if I get a cover letter from the insurance company ter accompany me certificate ter say that me certificate iz genuine & thatta am covered by the insurance cover company (the all do it easy on the net ter make it easier company) then they will know, sorry now, am covered & that they will be able ter then accept that!!!!
By know, sorry now, a went mad all.... mad.... a said ter the lady iz the world going totally mad, do you now, sorry know, 'ow difficult it iz getting ter live in this increasingly insane world. A added ave brought all the required documents with me... ter buy me insurance ter stay legal on the road, and if a don't the ploice might take me car from me & crush it!!!!! CRUSH IT!!!!!!!!
A added this wouldn't ave 'appened in communist China or Russia... the ploice wouldn't crush yer car there!!!!!@!!!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!
A added maybe a should go & live there & a might be able ter buy me raod tax noot that they probally sell raod tax at these extortionate rates, if they ave road tax at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A added you are accusing me of possibly being a fraudster of an insurance document!!!!!
In the end she called the manager & still a couldn't get any sense outta 'er too!!!!!!!
A waz blankly told a need ter get a covering letter ter say me insurance certificate iz genuine!!!!!!!!!!
A added if am a fraudster would it noot be easier for me ter forge a simple cover letter??????
A added do yer now, sorry know, 'ow many DAMN IT teeeems ave bought me new road tax disc with one of these insurance certificates from this insurance co. without any problems????? AYE??? A???
In the end a left after me BIG scene in the 'do it all' at yer local post office post office.... one of the few in me area that 'asn't been closed down!!!!!!!!!

So a drove ter me next nearest road tax issuing when they feel like it post office, 10 miles away, 10 miles.... all adding ter me carbon fooootprint.... even though a wasn't walking aka leaving foootprints!!!!!!!

Guess what 'appened at the second post office a went ter......
They sold me some road tax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!@!@!!@!@!@!!!!!!!!!@!

'Is It Me?????????????'

All the above a swear 100% TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats great news Andy, pat on the back for Beez.x

Do we know what the new arrival is going to be??

MTF.xx

Blimey! I've just witnessed the biggest moving of goalposts since The Arsenal moved to The Emirates Stadium.

Bosses. Pah!!!!

Deevs
x x x

MTF - It's a Baby! (At least hopefully)

No we chose not to find out from the scans, so its a surprise. When I know I will let you know

A

MTF

You and me both. I started this job on the very day that Chris took over Drivetime, and I reckon I've clocked up a few miles with him along the way too!

Heading into panic mode now as the realisation of what a marathon entails really hits home and how far away from that I am right now. Off to the gym later to try and do something about it, but I am going to have to up the ante big-style in the not too distant future.

I don't know if you have seen it - check out the main Beeb news page - but it appears that people are now stooping to sending their kids into those charity clothes bins that you find in supermarket car parks to nick clothes that good folk have donated. Honestly, what next?

Lastly, as we approach the end of the decade, there are lots of lists of best this, best that etc. So, I reckon we need our own. I'll throw these ones onto the pile for a first-up, get us thinking, starter for ten;

Person of the decade - George W Bush. Remember, this doesn't mean 'best' person of the decade, more someone who has defined the decade. I won't rattle on now, but no-one did that more than good 'ol Dubya.

Album of the decade - American Idiot, Green Day. In some ways, see above.

Event of the decade - 9-11. In some ways, see above.

Peace + love

The Artist Formerly Known As MfR

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Congrats on the award, Christoph, whatever it's for it's well deserved. Now where's that photee of Noah on the blog? We is not all tweeters!

I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! Yes you've guessed it, I'm off to watch 7 year old granddaughter play the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland.

Pen xx

The clouds they are appearing!

Andy..

Some good news at last huh?? Amazing what a sternly worded letter can do!!!

Fingers crossed for moving back at the weekend, and maybe baby will hold on as well!!

I had to stop t'other going for the tree yesterday.....maybe at the weekend...

ebx

Andy, a new blog baby is exciting for all of us.

We will all be waiting for the good news.

MTF.xx

Matt, it must be pure desperation.

I get caught up in the scrabble that is 'price reduction time' at the supermarket on my way home.

MTF.xx

Bingo, what a liberty! Makes a mockery of the fact you can tax a vehicle on line now. Did they know that, did they??

Pen xx

Andy, so pleased for you and good luck with the impending birth of your ickle baby. We await the good news.

Pen xx

Andy, all new babies on this ere blog immediately get several dozen new aunties and uncles, regardless of whether they want/need them!!

x

Congratulations on the award CLP - does it matter what it's for?

Andy, pleased for you about the house, hope baby hangs on until you get sorted!

I've just seen 20 plus Santas jogging past the office - I thought I was seeing things!

Scoobs, thanks for your text of concern earlier, Mr JG might need to go down there later, as it seems a lot of homes are off gas due to the explosion - someone stealing pipes for scrap they think!

Truly unbelievable!

JG x

Oooh heck, whats going on, I looked at the first one, it was something boring about mobile phones!

MTF.!!

CLP congrats on the award etc. Andy congrats.

Hope everyone is all well, i'm excited, looking forward to 3rd date shenanigens tonight..this time ice skating. As you said before Deevs, got to watch her fingers....here's hoping it doesn't rain!!

Jx

Another award clp - congratulations. Do you need to build a new mantlepiece yet???

MTF - I looked at the first one as well couldn't see the connection at all.

Really must get some work done.

Laters

mtd ffb... xxx

feel really un christmas-y today.

off to play bah humbug on my sons ten-nendo.

baubles.

afternoon all, hope you're well?

sorry for absence, mega busy at work plus a memorial service yesterday for a colleague who passed away suddenly last week.
Stop press - I was told yesterday I can have 23rd off - woohoo -I guess it pays to name-drop our favourite ginger celeb!?

Andy - real glad it's working out, good luck to you and yours

can't stop, sorry

bonnet de douche

KWx

so, that'll be fingers, toes and whatever else crossed for the party invite

Afternoon...

Well done on the award Chris..whatever it may be for! And any chance of a pic of the 3 pronged tree..maybe with Noah next to it..or is that being greedy?!

JG..glad OH ok..saw it and thought of you!

Andy_T..briil news re house and best of luck for this weekend..baby will probably arrive bang on time even though this is one time you may want a few days grace!

MfR..great thoughts..will put my thinking cap on...

And Jeli.... stick a Chrissy CD on, get the tinsel out, have some mulled wine (is that allowed at 1.30?!) and you`ll feel all fun in no time!

mSc x

Gingembre..sorry to hear about your colleague. But great news re 23rd!

Now, legs,feet,fingers,toes and eyes all crossed for all of us on here who would love to go! (well mine are at least!)

mSc x

Afternoon Chris,

Congrats on the award and I look forward to seeing you with the Chatty Man xx

Andy, Glad things are on the up and I can't wait to hear the news of the new arrival xx

Just popped into Chavham at lunchtime to buy some car mats (I know life on the edge)! I was very tempted to buy a stick on Shaun and they had a Timmy one as well, but I remembered how old I was and that my street cred might go down with one stuck to my car window, so didn't :( But I really wanted one!

AliB
xx

Scoobs, you watch your extremities don't turn bloooo!

x x x x

Blimey, moderators are busy terdee!!!!!!

Penny Forem - Don't get me started online on the online taxing... a find it taxing!!!!!!
Ave tried that, when a get me second car outta the garage ter put it back on the road after the winter indoors, well when a first re-insure it, it doesn't register online at the DVLA az being insured for a few weeks so a can't do it online!!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it all too much for me mind this modern life!!!!!!!

The more complicated we make everything, the more everything iz..... becoming complicated!!!!!!!!
Bring back the simple dees when there waz a post office in every town sub or main that would allow yer ter buy yer road tax there!!!!!!

Easy peasy simple!!!!!!!!

World's going/ gone mad!!!!!!

Is it me?????????????

PS Beez, thanks for me blog 'ug from you!!!!!!!!

Ali....

Go back and get em'.....you know you wanna!!!

My mum knitted me a Shaun and Gromit for my 21st many moons ago.....and they are MINE, not the boys!

I have all fingers and toes crossed for all of those who put in for tickets......I shall be there in sprirt (gin by preference!)

ebx

Ebb - a bottle of Bombay Saff and 2 straws for us then!!

x

Chris - How many awards do you need man, for goodness sake? Do you ever rest...?
Andy - Glad things are looking up for you. Am please for you and yours (+1)
Bingo - With you 100% on the "isn't the internet supposed to make things easier?" thing.
Cheryl - Perhaps the goalposts at The Emirates could do with being a bit wider for the end your lot are kicking in to?

Nic
x

Ali

My dad is a Shaun the sheep fan - I nearly bought a bath toy from elh for him but as he only showers it seemed a bit of a waste.

I think the stick on Shaun will be cute - go get it.

mtd ffb xx

Hiya everyone, hope you're all well?

not been able to blog for a few days so have been trying to catch up! Clodagh, have you heard anything more from CLP yet?

Christmas tree etc not up yet, it's still a wee bit early in my book, I might do it over the weekend. A pretty quiet week this week, then as from Tuesday of next week things start hotting up ahead of Chrimbo! Parties, drinks, lunches etc. Also need to get baking for a festive cake sale over the weekend.

Does anyone know who's going to be brekkie in between the Togmeister finishing up and CLP taking the reins?

Rx

PS Wallace and Gromit RULE!

PPS Well done on the award CLP!

Ah Deev no panic, I'm cool. CLP's a busy boy, he or his will call when they're ready. Assumin' they got me e-mail. Although as I'm off now up to the South Lakes to visit with the bezzy mate, hopefully they won't get me as I'm up to me clack in quicksand on Morecambe Bay. Now THAT'd be a first, Clodagh Rubbish Unplugged...

Any road. just seen the news.. poor besieged Tiger Woods and his missus. Not that I'm a particular fan; I've no opinion of him either way. Ok, so he's been 'outed' as less than perfect. So WHAT. See, this carnage is the down-side to our modern obsession with 'celebs', and our belief that this millennium is open-season for anyone in the public eye. It's a sad state of affairs if yous'll forgive the pun.

I really do wish we could all keep watch on each other more, rather than all this blood-lust for those we don't, and will never, know.

Ere. Says she, throttlin' CLP an' stickin' the evidence on Faceache. Hahahahahahaha, sorry... am a dorty hypocrite.

Clodagh.xx

Hi CLP and everyone,

Congrats on the award Chris, look forward to seeing you on the Alan Carr show.

Pen - well done for ARF last Friday - tried to get onto the blog at the time, but the beeb wouldn't let me on.

Deev - loved the christmas crackers last night - great choice.

Andy - glad things are now working out for you. Thumbs up for Beez.

Advent calendar: I'm going for a rocking horse please Deev.
Mxx

Rosie

TW said that it would be Johnny Walker on the breakfast show up until CLP takes over.

I'm looking forward to CLP's 7.00 start (means that I won't have to listen to any of SK.....)

mtd ffb xxx

Mind you I should add.

If I do meet a grisly demise in the Morecambe Bay quicksand I shall make it me business, with me dyin' gasp, communicate the arrangements for the 23rd to yous all, no worries.

It's just I might be there meself in a bucket with a plastic spade, that's all.

Clodagh.xx

Thanks misstoedipper!

Sorry meant to say to Andy that I'm glad things are working out for you, and good luck for the imminent arrival of the wee one x

Rx

I did take the liberty of buying a nooooo dress online last night, you know, just in case THAT invite pops up in the next few days.

Not sure what to wear with it tho. Maybe something. Maybe nothing.

Ha!

And all I can say to you Nic is ........ errrrrrrrrrrrrrm, aaahhhh, errrrrrrm, * ______________________ *

So there!

Deevs
x

If I can face going back into Chavham, which in my huble opinion should be avoided at all costs, I will purchase Shaun and Timmy - stuff my age, if I want them I shall have them - it's my money.

Thanks for your encouragement eb and mtd xx

AliB
xx

YAY!!! Go AliB!! Go AliB!!

We work hard for the money sister, and if we wants to buy Bagpusses, or Shauns, or blck tinsel or silver Rolos, then that's our look out!!

Deevs
x x x

I hear you Sister

Silver Rolos? I like the sound of those xx

Hello all!

CLP, well done on yet another award!!

Andy, good luck for everything - I'm polishing my Blog Aunty tiara for another outing!

Hello everyone else!!!

I've just ordered a leather dress - have nowhere to wear it but I just HAD to have it!!!

T xxx

Cheryl - Ah thanks, that's cleared that up!

Nic
x

Ali - they're a bit harsh on the teeth!

Tins - a leather dress: go you too!!!!

Nic - will be clearing you up if you ain't careful!

Deevient
x x x

I did do some Christmas shopping "online" at lunchtime and it just so happened that the box set of Ally McBeal also happened to fall into my shopping basket!!? Now how did that happen?

AliB
XX

P.S. In my defence I have been watching the price and it had come down by another £11 so I thought why not.

AliB..are you Me in disguise?! ER,FF, Ally McBeal... all my faves! And i echo the others sentiments.. go get Shaun and Timmy!

Deevs..you is naughty! But fun to read! And is this `do` we are all hoping to get an invite to a posh one then..noone told me that bit! If i am lucky then a shopping trip will be needed! Oh, and extremities a fetching shade of purple at the moment..goes well with the red eyes!

However..Tins..leather dres..go girl!

mSc x..about to make a brew..

Well done on the award Christoph.
Pleeeeeeeeeeeease may I toddle along with you to see McIntyre - he just creases me that guy.

Pleased stuff working out Andy - can now look forward to the new blog baby. Get in touch again if stuff slows up.

I agree - go for the Shaun Ali 'cos you're worth it.

Sorry about your colleague KW but good you have 23rd off.

Still no contact then Clodagh ? That's a bit remiss Christoph.....

Another big 'ug for Bingo - those new certificates look like photo copies don't they - good old post office.

Deev - if the dress is red you wear nothing but it's probably black so ..... ;)

Reet - work to do - back later...

Beezer xx

Scoobs

Norty? Me? Never!

Deevs
x x x

Beez - it's red.

;-)

Me
x

Scoobs,

Perhaps we are one and the same, and I've just made a brew!

AliB
xx

Hiya all

Thanks for all the good wishes yesterday - feeling much better yesterday and back into work.

Now - I have a problem - I don't feel at all Christmassy this year - I CBA to so my cards and the plastic trees are sat unadorned in the corner of the room - what is wrong with me? I just don't see the point!

On the other hand - when mr bp asked me what about my birthday I said I need to wait until Chris has decided - like hes my best friend - is that a little bit sad?

Baggy

Deev, you know what they say about a red dress or is that a fur coat or is it red shoes???? Confused!

AliB
xx

beez..red shoes no ........ !

Deev ha ha ha ha Red - that will be nothing then - zilch zippo -
I am saying no more...........

Beez xxx

Beez - emailing you a pic of said dress for your expert opinion.

Baggy - this is your first married christmas! knowing you both, it'll be the first of many. the christmas feeling will come soon, i am sure. but if in the meantime you need an auntie, you know where i am petal.

Cheryl xxx

Beezer, you're the 2nd person today to make me blush!

x

Okay.....

Bosses car just pulled up.....missus got into her car and both drove off again.......does that mean I can go home?

And just had a really confusingly cryptic message left for one of the guys....do people not realise I have a head cold and am having problems remembering my name, let alone something about statements, quotes and carparks...........

Tea needed I think..
ebx

AAATTTIIISSSHHHOOOOOO **sniff sniff**

I have red shoes..see Leeds meet pics for evidence!

Baggy... first as Mrs..... you`ve had such an exciting year and it can all seem overwhelming sometimes. Please dont beat yourself up about not being `in the mood` yet.. it will happen at some point. Until then just concentrate on keeping yourself well and ogling and admiring Deevs new dress... hugs from us al..x

mSc x

have no idea who al is Baggy but i`m sure i typed all!

And Eb..yeah..go home..you is not well, and spreading your germs is not good.. feel better soon..x

Anyone want a biccie..who requested the bourbons..

mSc x

Ps - I'm feeling the same Baggy.....

ebx

Did someone mention leather?!


Nic

x

Scoobs - don't you know who Big Al is!?!?!

Shame on you woman!

x

ok..so i have no idea who Big Al is..what am i missing?!

mSc x

Deev - I've just blown up my Outlook again but seen the dress - WOW !!!!!I have replied but it's stuck in the out box and wont shift !!!!
(Strappy sandals my suggestion or L'Pool boots would look good too).

Gonna have to re-boot - back in an hour - Oh Joy !

Beez xx

Boots Beez. I don't do strappy sandals. And I thought my black leather biker jacket over it, til I'm in the warm.

Nice innit!

x x x x

okay - little thing - I'm looking forward to getting cards for mr and mrs ....... (not bagpuss) - and a happy christmas wife card :-)

I need pork pie!

MW, a!

Scoobs - Big Al is the leader of my quiz team. Talking of which it's quiz night tonight and we are going for our 9th straight win!

Nic

x

me me i like bourbons

please please

MW,a!

Never heard it called that before hon!

x

Right - As much as I hope that I get to go to the party, should it happen.
I don't expect and am not going to badger for an answer....

So, how about this.

I am taking the 23rd off.
I will be in London from around lunchtime.
I would be happy to meet with anyone for lunch, sightseeing, and then a night on the town.
If the party is on all well and good, that will literally take priority obviously (haha)!

Otherwise - I am happy to organise a blog meet.

Rips

x

Down came the rain!

Not here really, should be on me way to see Alice!

Pen xx

I'm with you MW'a!....but who is pie?

Rips

x

Sounds like a plan Rips!

We're on fire today, ain't we!?!

xx

deev..ha ha i nearly choked on my sammidge !!

I expect you've had more polite invitations.....but there you go!

Rips

x

Rips - me and Deb and someone else were meeting for lunch on the 23rd so please feel free to join us - I think Debs was organising so badger her for details.

Mr bp will be coming as well i hope depending on if he can get tome if work!

"tome if ..."

Baggy - step away from the vodka!

x

We should all do one of those party boats down the Thames -that'd be a giggle!

x

Wasn't pie in a boat with a tiger or something like that?

Rips, I'll gladly join your little shindig. You can count on us being there. Late but there eventually!

MW, a!

Oh cheers! Now I feel special.........

Harumph!!!

Rips

x

;^P

*SULK* No, don't worry MW'a! I'll just be the one sat in the corner on my own with all my mates........

Rips

x

Whose bottom lip is considerably further forward than his top one...

I am joking by the way 8^))

Pen - Alice Alice, who the (----) is Alice?

Nic
x

Rips

You ain't no lady wot lunches. Let's hit the town and paint it ..... pink!

Mine's a pint.

Deevs
x x x x

Norty Nic!lol

....In Wonderland, of course.

Just waiting for me lift.

Pen xx

Pen - woopee -just got given tickets for panto at Yvonne Arnold for tonight.

Rips - I'll join you on 23rd but got a feeling I'll be Cinders not going to the ball when you all get your invites!

Darce x

Yeh Norty Nic indeed!

x

Darce - you've lost your Mizz!

Deev, a pint of what?

Talking of which, have just accepted my next mystery shop mission. This one entails dinner out with drinks, at least one of which has to be G & T.

Now, as I don't drink I was wondering if I knew anyone that might like to tag along.

MW, a!

Well done you, Darce. Mine cost a fortune, but I did purchase a job lot. All part of Crimbo presents for family, you understand. Will expect a report tomorrow. Now really must fly, off to Haslemere for local production of Alice, starring very own granddaughter.

Pen x

I know Deev - as long as I don't disappear altogether!

Darce x

MW,a!

A pint of gin, obviously!

x

Superbeep - glad you're feeling better now.
I shall join you along with Darce (hopefully) if Debs sees fit to invite me.
I'm fairly sure we were on speaking terms when our paths last crossed.
We did have a couple of tiffs which were all her fault naturally - and I seem to recall inviting her round for a roast.......behave!

Maybe she's scared of me....Grrrrrrr!

Hahaha

Rips

x

Enjoy your evenink Mizz Darcy - I'll hold you to the 23rd!

Rips

x