Well, not so bad as I thought.
Ice Hockey - yesterday - sure it was painful, but so far throb-o-meter only registering a six out of ten.
More aching than anything else, although am assured stiffness will definitely set in come the morning.
Jonny Sports Locker is already suffering with his neck he says, and the more I think about it, the more I can feel MY neck muscles beginning to creak.
We're always told it's the day after the day after that's the worst...and they're always right.
The one advantage about having to play hockey yesterday, was that it took both mine and Jonny's mind off the actual skating. A lesson that could be employed on the ice rinks of Great Britain perhaps?
By the way, is it ok for me to say 'love the show' about my own show? Because the honest to goodness truth is - that I do.
The whole team does, it really is the best job we've ever had. It just feels so comfortable, like a Savile Row suit - and who would turn down one of those given the chance?
Anyway, ta ta for now, but please read the PS.
CLP
2010
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PS: Saw Simon Mayo in the gym. I had no idea he was so big....
....in to fitness
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At 4th Feb 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:THUD ..... you lost me at "throb-o-meter"!! It's gonna be a long night, methinks.
Glad you survived the ice hockey!
Deevs
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At 4th Feb 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Chris, can't comment on ice hockey but I also love the show.
And I bet Simon looks a treat in his joggers.
A x
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At 4th Feb 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:BG - a mankini kinda guy, surely!?!?
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At 4th Feb 2010, boleyngirl wrote:I sincerely hope not. Invention of Beelzebub.
Tara,
A x
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At 4th Feb 2010, anthony mcinerney wrote:You can say you 'love the show' and so do I Chris, great stuff!
Give it a couple of days and you will feel more pain after hockey, it always takes a while to kick in, sorry to say but true :-)
Keep up the good work!
Ant
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At 4th Feb 2010, joran wrote:Lovin the show too Chris! Can't stand Ice or hockey I'm afraid so don't understand the pain!!
Simon Mayo in a mankini??? Scuse me I want to throw up mi pasta salad!
Jo
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At 4th Feb 2010, Amy_Eleanor wrote:Glad you lived to tell the tale Christophe. Great show this morning, especially Moira's giggle and the excellent "Long Train Running" which has been in my head ever since.
A demain!
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Hi Chris,
I am loving the show too, you sound as if you are really enjoying the Breakfast slot. Obviously a 'morning' person. As I said in the last blog, someone has been picking out some fabby toons for the show this week. David Jacobs is such a gent, and Tinsel and I would love to hear that Shine song again. Quite uplifting!
Mcw x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Chris,
I must say, I was quite relieved to hear your voice this morning! And poor Jonny, bless! You will both be feeling QUITE a bit of pain tomorrow, might be an idea if Tash and MrsS give their respective husbands a wee massage .... oooh, er!
Chris, it is perfectly ok for you to say you love your own show - what's not to love? It is a joy, just a joy. And can you please thank Mr Jacobs for that fantastic track this morning. Me and MrS loved it, made the journey into work so lovely!
Love, Chrissie xx
P.S. Simon seems to be loving his show too, so it's win-win all round!
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Chris,
Next time you see Simon, could you please ask him to set easier themes for the first tune on his show? Triangles, I ask you! Been driving me mad all day thinking of tunes with a triangle in!
Thanks, Mcw x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:My dad used to play the triangle for the birmingham symphony orchastra - jnr divsion - is that a bit top tenuos?
CLP - glad that your okay
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Baggy, you feeling better?
Thought of you and your Dad when Chris played 10cc this morning.
Mcw x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:MCW - thanks - I wished I heard it now - I hope my dads not reading this - he might be a bit worried about me (to be fair, as hes my dad hes been worrying about me for years :-) )
its not a great time for a lot of people I know at the moment and I managed to quite badly be out of order yesterday - and I haven't had a chance to make it up to them yet and I feel really bad about the whole situation.
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At 4th Feb 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Chris, We love the show too, although I'm not too sure about the megaphone bit, good chance to do my hair then!
Well done to you and all the team
Baggy, am sure you will work out how to make things all ok
Beez, just watched the intro to Terry Pratchett's lecture, "sniff", will have to watch the rest another time I think
Seza xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Baggy: sounds like you are really beating yourself up over something. Obviously, I don't know the particulars, but I would say to you that all you can do is apologise - let them know it is sincere - and then try to "put it to bed". You can't undo what has been done (I've been there a million times) but please try not to be too hard on yourself. We all get it wrong sometimes. Usually our loved ones understand.
Chrissie (who's hoping she's not talking rubbish).
xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:Chrissie - thanks - I am - I just hate upsetting people
I just sent an email to my collegaues starting 'my job decsription neither mentions being a cleaner or a mug' and goes on to complain about the state of the kitchen.
hmmmmmmmm - that might not be the best way to make friends :-)
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Baggy, seems like that worrying is in the job description for Dads!
As to the other, and tell me to go away if I'm stepping out of line, if its someone you know, they'll understand it was out of character. When you get chance to explain things, hopefully you'll feel much better and the air will be cleared. It's the mulling over and worrying about situations which is horrible. It seems Dads aren't the only ones who have the monopoly over worrying!
Mcw x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Baggy: I see! Well, then, if that's the case it sounds like people have been taking advantage, and you cracked! Once again, been there a million times! On one auspicious day, when I had been pushed to the limit, I stood up from my desk and shouted "just to check, does anyone want any ironing doing?!". Oooh, I was seething!
You'll get it sorted, I am sure.
Cxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Just a couple of shirts if that's alright Chrissie!
Ta
Rips
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Afternoon CLP
Glad you survived, and aren't too sore yet! I can't imagine playing ice hockey, mainly because I can't ice skate which is probably a minor issue ;)
Baggy, I'm sure everything will be fine once you've explained.
I'm really struggling for motivation here today after the disappointment this morning, but work carries on regardless.
Is it hometime yet?
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Chrissie- I would love to have been a fly on the wall when you said that!
I'd adopt the same tactics as I used to with my teenagers- let things get really stinky and smelly. Leave a basin full of dirty mugs, no milk and no sugar etc. When they want a drink- they have to wash up their own mug.
Some people are so selfish....
Ooooo... don't get me started on that one!
Mcw x
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At 4th Feb 2010, B-sMum wrote:# 18 ha ha ha ha Chrissie - Screen - Tea !!! did you have your hands on your hips too when you said that!!! Brilliant.
Christoph what you and JS need is a good soak in a nice hot bath tonight - that will help reduce the aches and pains. Can't wait to see the video. Of course it's alright to love your own show - wouldn't be much good if you suffered doing it now would it. We all love it too (except the megaphone bit gets on my nerves).
Saying nothing about your mayonnaise comment.
Seza - the Terry/Tony is probably best watched when kids in bed. box of tissues at the ready.
Beez xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:thanks everyone for the support - as far as work goes I'm not a shout at people kind of person so I thought a sarcastic email might work, and after a 100% support frokm the sales manager I think i'm not the only one who is annoyed :-)
As far as my friend goes, thanks for the kind words - only time will tell.
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Rips, you are norty!
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At 4th Feb 2010, B-sMum wrote:Chrissie/MCW my favourite expression when too much being put on me is put a broom up my **** and I'll sweep the floor at the same time.
Beez xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Rips: am on to it right now! And btw: from the other blog, what terrific news about the young Ripleys - you and MrsR must be so proud!
And, lastly, is it just plain wrong that I DID understand what you were going on about?
JG: not too long to go for you now - but I do sympathise, perhaps a wee glass of wine awaits this evening?!
C xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Hi Chris,
I'm looking forward to the video.
I saw Simon Mayo the other day and as much as I both admire and respect him and with the phrase 'people who live in glass houses' ringing in my ears. I have to say that his R2 picture might be...how do I put this?
Doing him a lot of favours!
Can someone pass me the photographers details?
You should love the show and be rightly proud of what you have ended up with so soon.
It's got me organising my mornings around it and thats not something I've done since, well since the last time you were on breakfast!
Thanks for that.
Rips
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Afternoon all x
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At 4th Feb 2010, joran wrote:I adore the show, but does any one else still cringe at the hello goodbye bit at the end!? I almost HAVE to keep listening just for cringe value of it!
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Beez, I use that one a lot as well, both at work and at home!
Thanks Chrissie, I think I might! Have to stay a bit later today to make up for leaving earlier yesterday in the snow :(
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Chris - Achey things take longer to ache the older you get.
And some top tunes again this morning, specifically INXS and Muse. For the latter, I think I turned my car radio up louder than it had ever been before - am sure the whole of the M42 could hear it!
Baggy - You worry too much. Just be yourself and stop worrying what everyone else thinks about you (or not, as the case may be)
Rips - I prefer to iron my own shirts...new man that I am...
Nic
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Chrissie,
#15 - I was going to add that I can assure you that you are not talking rubbish!
Sadly any credibility you had has just been lost when you said you understood me.
We share the same madness I think x
MCW - I'm not, honest...ask anyone! Actually, take my my word for it instead.
Rips
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Beez #25: love that expression! And would have used it too, if I thought I could get away with it!
MCW: it's fair to say there was quite a bit of tumbleweed rumbling about the office for the next 10 mins after my rant!
Joanna: I really love the hello/goodbye thingy, but don't get to hear it much. I keep thinking that if I was on that, I would think of something quite original to say .... but I'm sure I wouldn't!
Cxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Mazie wrote:I've just ben asked to do a ´óÏó´«Ã½ survey on this blog ...
Chris - speaking as an ice hockey fan please come down to your local rink and see a game at the weekend - it will be well worth it!
It goes without saying just love the show ...
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Nic - we'll revisit this in a couple of months time!
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At 4th Feb 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Well, desk emptied. Posters taken down. Car loaded and nibbly things being put in bowls downstairs (but I don't know that ...!)
Nearly time for the humiliation of being the Departing One .....
I'm a Diva - Get Me Outta Here!
Deevs
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At 4th Feb 2010, Thunderclap wrote:Rips,
Congrats on the school reports. You did something right there!
CLP, Glad you are loving the show. Hope you can walk tomorrow.
My granddaughter decided yesterday that it was about time she walked unaided. So she just did. No stopping her now. I just love being a granddad.
Baggy. Thoughts are with you.
Chrissie, I had a few shirts that needed doing but Rips beat me to it!
Thunder
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Rips: yes, madder than Mad Jack MacMad, and proud of it!
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At 4th Feb 2010, gingembre- wrote:hello all, hope you're well?
Just back for a few days in Wales ans just want to thank CLP and the mighty Rips - you know why, top men, thanks again
KWx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Thunderclap: now, you are going to think I am "chatting you up" or indeed looking for the exclusive rights to iron your shirts: but you are a VERY young granddad! That wee granddaughter of yours is a lucky wee lady - she will have you running about, giving in to her every whim! Lovely.
C xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:KW
i know you were counting the sleeps til your birthday.have i missed it or are you still counting down
djeli
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:Seza
i watched the terry pratchett program yesterday
all i will say is you need to watch in one go.
i did shed a few tears
but it isnt a box worth.
djeli
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At 4th Feb 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Thunder it's lovely when they find their feet. Everything will have to be put up high on sky hooks, there will be no stopping her.
My son (& probably his washing and ironing!) is coming home from University for the weekend tomorrow. He's just passed some important 2nd year exams, so I'm going to give him a big hug!
Will have to love you and leave you all. Mcw x
Nic- I wouldn't let Deevs know you're a dab hand with the iron!
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At 4th Feb 2010, Thunderclap wrote:Chrissie, I think a visit to Specsavers (Other opticians are available) is on the cards for you! ;-)
Ava hss already got me twisted around her litle finger and guess what?
I LOVE IT!!
T
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At 4th Feb 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Afternoon!
Feeling better now - probably the hugs from you guys so thank you!
Baggy - know just what you mean. I have to empty the dishwasher at work every morning as no one else does and did anyone put their dirty stuff back in? No. So, I found myself filling it in the evening. Then I put a sign up. Then a bigger sign. Then one that went along the lines of "Glad I don't live in your house. I am not your mother". Seems to have done the trick!
Beez - love that expression but was rather astounded when my then 4 year old god son used it to his father!! Nearly died with laughter!!
Deev - counting the minutes for you hon!
Chrissie - when you finish the men's ironing, I have a basket full..... (joke).
Rips - congrats on the school reports!
Where's Bingo??
chipper Miss P
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At 4th Feb 2010, Aliwesty wrote:Afternoon Chris and Bloggers,
Glad you and Jonny didn't break anything yesterday and as has been suggested a nice hot bath should do you the world of good.
You can say you love the show, because it's worth loving. My alarm goes off 15 minutes earlier and I lay in bed listening for quite sometime and I love it, the music is fab, the banter is fab and you lot are fab - keep it up Mr CLP xx loving your work xx
It's been a mad busy day, one of my bosses rang this afternoon and asked me to design a 4 page leaflet for Tuesday, which I have just done - phew. Let's hope he likes it!
Rips, well done on the good school report, your kids are a credit to you and the CMM.
Anyone heard from Clodagh, did she survive her night out in the snow? Or has cousin Baz got her arrested??
Baggy, chin up love {{{hug}}}
Seza, You said yesterday that you stood in dog doo doo! I have a real phobia about that, that is why I spend my whole life looking down just to make sure I don't step in any. I hope all blogging dog owners scoop their dogs poop!!
Deev and Nic, wishing you both lots of happiness in your future life together xx
That's it over and out, the parentals are coming for dinner tonight and I've got something to tell them...eek!
AliB
xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:Bingo probably got his head in his hands..the share prices are going down
djeli
market watcher on the side
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Thanks for all the comments about the school reports.
Max has been put on the gifted and talented register for three of his subjects so we are over the moon.
A lot of it is do with the teachers he has this year.
I know that I'm biased and am sure that Boleyn will back me up on this.
But a good teacher is worth their weight in gold and they really should get more credit.
As for the gifted and talented register. Had this been around when I was at school, I would have been a dead cert for:
Cleaning the black board
Buying and selling anything
Snoggin'
Ah memories!
Thunder - that's fantastic mate, how exciting for you all.
Your daughter and sil must be besides themselves and they deserve it!
Chrissie - steady on Tiger!
Rips
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Gingembre - my pleasure......literally! Hope the training is going well.
Ali - good luck with whatever it is tonight. I shall be in London first thing but checking on here frequently for the update x
Superbeep - If you get this and want to meet for Breakfast earlyish text me, I don't have your no.
Rips
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At 4th Feb 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Hi, I watched the Terry Pratchett lecture the other night. I've never even tried to get into his books, although I know many who are fans, but I was very interested in how he would make his case.
What overwhelmed me was they way one man's eloquent, poignant and controversial thoughts, even when spoken by another (the excellent Tony Robinson - he got it exactly right) could mesmorise his audience for so long. More to the point - that he had Boleynman and myself totally silenced and jaw droppingly in awe of his way with words, especially his use of humour.
In these days of x factor-type audiences whooping and screaming if anyone so much as opens their mouth (anyone watching "Pop Star to Opera Star? I LOVE the programme but the audience drives us nuts), it was a reminder of the power of the pen and the well-chosen word. The room was silent but for a few chuckles.
Whether or not you agree with what was said, the way it was said (and delivery), was faultless. And yes, a few tissues to hand may be a good idea (the bit about his Dad got me as it reminded me of mine), but no hysterical blubbing, save that for X factor!
Chrissie, didn't realise you were taking in laundry - I'll pay youre fare and throw in a packed lunch if you'll come and do mine.
Hey Ripples, get you with your clever bairns!
A x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Chrissie-S wrote:Thunderclap: Specsavers, love it! And Ava is a beautiful name.
MissP: very competitive rates, I promise! Actually, what am I saying? I hate ironing, but I make sure MrS looks A1 when he leaves the house every morning. I'm an old-fashioned gal!
Ali: hope it goes well with your parents tonight - I am sure whatever it is, they will be really supportive.
Rips: I don't know how to roar "on paper"!
Gingembre: nice to see you.
Have a great evening everyone.
C xx
P.S. I agree: where is Bingo?!
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At 4th Feb 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Miss P, that sounds like me at school when the boys try and get round you by giving you a soppy grin while you're telling them off.
"That might melt your Mum's heart but it doesn't melt mine Sunny Jim".
Actually I put the "Sunny Jim" bit in for comic effect. I don't know anyone called Sunny Jim, indeed I have no Jims at all at the moment. No end of Jacks and Jakes though.
A x
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At 4th Feb 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Right you lot ... thanks for making my last day at work a smiley grinny day!
And guess what ......
Nic - I'm coming to get you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheryl x x x x
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Thunderclap, That's great news,first steps are so cute. My grandsons got me round he's little finger, and like you I love it.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:BG
i have read terry books for ages. i also have a few of the audio books that tony robinson reads but they are the abridged versions,the unabridged ones are read by someone else.
your synopsis ((sp) off to check the dictonary)of the program was wonderful
terry does write very well and so much better than other people who are marketed to the ends of the earth.
djeli
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:YES ! i spelt it right yay
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Deevs, Safe journey to cheznica.
Nic, Are you cooking something special for tonight?
Miss P, Glad your feeling better.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Come here djeli, I'll give you a sticker!
Boleynman and Boleynteen1 love his books - I've never bothered because I'm not really into fantasy (as a genre!) but I think I might give it a go.
A x
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At 4th Feb 2010, untalentedmrripley wrote:Chrissie - Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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At 4th Feb 2010, NicRolastic wrote:CSN - Turkey curry for main meal and me for afters!!
Off now.
Nic
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Nic, Naughty but nice, have fun.
lol,csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Chris, I love your show, it always makes me smile.
Rips, Great news about school reports.
Beez, Love that expression, made me laugh.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, clodaghrubbish wrote:Howaya chaps. Am finally back, in one piece an' wit me marbles in place; and am most relieved Podge & Rodge On Ice are too, albeit registerin' code red on the Stiff-O-Meter.
Rips, don't sell yourself short, my friend. I agree about the value of a good teacher; you only had to hear Chris with Mister Hildich for affirmation of that. But for a child to be happy at school and to thrive, as opposed to being driven, he has to be secure and happy at home. And I don't need to know your family to see that's the case. This is why, primarily, I love this blog. Because there are so many of you who are what I aspire to be, proud, loving, accepting and inspirational parents. And grandparents, Thunder. It's vital, and key to a healthy society in my view.
Now then. I say am finally back; I've actually done the Knutsford trip again today. Owing to the fact I left me lovely cashmere scarf in Bazs car, and woke up to a nice text this morning to the effect that 'Guess what. It's still slushy here, wheels of the Range Rover spinnin' like mad; and what do yoy think got us right outa trouble. Your scarf. You didn't want it back did you?'
Now then you might think 'e's kiddin; but this is the psycho that is Baz, an' in fairness, he's still waitin' on an opportunity to retaliate for the destruction of 'is new map of Holland. In short, a couple years back, I had to take rather a lot of stuff over to Ireland, and therefore I had to take the van, leavin' my car at Baz's. Naturally, Baz was delighted and immediately began windin' me up with texts such as 'Have I done a bad thing, lending your car to Joe?' (Joe being the local alcoholic), and 'That cheeky b****rd Matt has taken your car to Paris..' etc. Now, I have to say that I play along with this nonsense because Baz is only happy when he thinks I'm vexed with him. He hates me being too relaxed and comfortable, see; and so I let him think I'm very cross, or he'll continue to look for something until he really does.
Are you with me.. Anyway. Back I land a week or so later; and, indeed, the car is not quite in the place I left it, but hey, I'm thinkin', he's probably used it. That's fine. Until I'm drivin' off in the bright sunshine and pull down the sun visor. And down drops a map of Holland. Oh hahaha, thinks I. The sun was very bright, though, so I reached over to the glove-box to get me sunglasses... and there is a passport. Baz's passport. Hmmmmm...... Not even Baz would leave his passport with ME, and he was due to go to Spain at the end of that week. (Not that he EVER knows where his passport is, like; his missus is driven to apoplexy before practically every trip with 'im.) So I pull over. 'Right Bazzer.' went the text. 'Who exactly took my car to Amsterdam, and tell me the truth or the passport gets it.'
So after a lot of argy-bargy, I refused to turn back and arrived home with the passport and 'is map. It was a lovely brand-new map, all sorts of useful information on it, marvellous. And just right for makin' paper dollies. You know the ones, the ones you used to make at school with a long concertina of paper. So snip, snip, snip; I haven't had such a good time since Manchester Poly and the Industrial Design module.
Naturally I finally did return the map an' passport (after makin' 'im sweat for a day or two), and what was really sweet was that Baz had his mates round that day, and had bin' showin' off about nickin' me car. So I handed it to him. 'Ere, Ray, look at this map,' says he, delighted, 'It shows all the different...' and the paper dollies drop down. Everybody fell about laffin', but livid, 'e was. Nearly put 'im in hospital.
Happy days. Actually it didn't end there. The next day I found a piece of map on the floor so I shoved it in a brown envelope and addressed it to Baz with newspaper letters an' a demand for a bonus.
So am lucky it was the missus who found me scarf. Or it would be catchin' squirrels by now.
Clodagh Scissorhands.xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Clodagh, you never fail to make me laugh!! Thank you!!
KW, nice to see you, hope all the courses are going well! I'm dying to know what Rips has been doing for you, and why CLP was involved!!
Miss P, glad you're feeling a bit better, take care :)
We're having bolognese tonight, with shells as it's less messy!
Oh, and on the Terry Pratchett thing, it's brilliant and moving, but I didn't cry. Tony Robinson was excellent though!
Need to check tea...
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Clodagh, That was so funny, loved it.
JG, How are you,have you still got snow?
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Hiya Everyone
Ali, your parents are going to be very proud of you, I'm sure!
And what make the dog doo doo d'oh worse is our route to the boys junior school is along a old railway path that is used by dog owners and I spend all the time watching the floor and telling the kids to look out.
This was totally unavoidable - exactly in the spot I put my foot as I get out of the car! Still grrrr!
Rips, Boy1 has been on that register too - I'm happy to be on the G & T list too, ice & a slice in mine please!
BG Having heard the first 5 mins of the Pratchett lecture I would say that if you enjoyed it, you might like the books too. Although they look like fantasy, and true, there are dragons and vampires and werewolves, they are really very sharp satirical stories
Clodagh, lol
Redd - Ooook
Seza xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:hiya
Rips - so glad I read the blog - breakfast it is
the thing about Terry Practchett - as a livelife fan on his work and after meeting him twice I would love to watch the show, what channel was it on and I can I watch again?
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening each
Ice Hockey Chris? Now there's an accident waiting to happen. Glad you've only got achey bits and not a broken leg.
Had stepdaughter staying over last night so just washed the duvet cover etc for the second time this week. My spare room needs it's own diary.
Opened the patio doors last night for a wee puff and YET MORE BLEEDIN' SNOW!! Most of it gone now though thank goodness. Hope everyone else's has as well. Am getting seriously miffed at this weather.
Deevs: Got your card, have a wonderful time settling in.
xxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Baggy, I knew I liked you! Terry was on the Dimbleby Lecture on ´óÏó´«Ã½ so is now on i-player
Oook oook
Seza xx (those ones are just for you in hope that your day's improved!)
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At 4th Feb 2010, Buffpot wrote:Good evening bloggers.
I love Clodagh's posts, they always make me laugh!
Waiting for a T*sco delivery & tea almost ready, you just know the delivery man will arrive just as I get the first mouthful.
Buffpot x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:CSN - thanks, all the snow's gone now thankfully!
I've never read a Terry Pratchett book either, but loved the lecture all the same, actually, as a confession, I've not read CLP's yet either! Just don't get time, or enough quiet time, I should say!
Annie, hope your snow goes quickly
Buffpot, that'll be sod's law then....
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:I watched the Dimbleby Lecture the other night, thought Tony Robinson was excellent and Terry's writing was wonderful. Alzheimers is in my family and listened to the statistics on the News about NHS spending on people with Dementia with great sadness. It's an illness which has little government support, although Alzheimers Scotland do a wonderful job up here, as I'm sure the English organisation do as well.
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At 4th Feb 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:seza thanks - will ps3 iplayer it now if it works
and thanks for the oooks - they are most welcome
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Beez, Mum says that the weather forecast is OK (but a bit damp)for the weekend, but turning cold again on Monday, so if you're going to the bolthole, get back by Monday night!
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Annie, my Dad has it, and it has meant I've lost contact with him, as he is no longer able to speak on the phone. We will need to go down south soon to see him, but it's hard to arrange...his wife doesn't speak to me...
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, How are you? think we have had enough snow this year. how old is your stepdaughter?
Buffpot,I always have the heavy stuff delivered.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Buffpot wrote:He arrived at the last mouthful, good timimg.
I didn't see Terry Pratchet but I saw my grandmother suffer from alzheimers. Very sad. I hope some kind of treatment is found.
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At 4th Feb 2010, loli wrote:Cheryl and Nic the beginning starts now.... all best wishes to you both. Your romance reminds me of me and mr loli, we "met" at work although we had never actually met. North South divide and long distance relationship.
We are now married.
Love Loli x
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:JG: What a sad situation you're in. I worked for many years with people with Dementia and their families and I think it's so hard for families to cope with, an awful illness. All you can do is hold on to the memories.
CSN: Stepdaughter is 22 and stepson is 21, I've known them since they were 3 and 4. Even though their dad is now with someone else, they are so loving to me and the rest of the family. We all love them dearly.
xxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, That's so sweet, sounds like your family keep you very busy. I've got little boy again tomorrow night, looking after him a lot at the moment. I love having him, all good fun keeps us young.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:CSN: Hope you'll be having a midnight feast with little boy. We have ours about 8 o'clock - great fun.
xxxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:Just watched the Ice Hockey video and am still laughing - what a pair!! Well done Johnny. The pair of you were rubbish, but fair play to you both, you gave it your best shot and looked like you were having great fun.
xxxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, He loves having a bath, splashing me till I'm soaking wet.Then midnight feast and lots of fun and laughter about 8pm, after that bed and story time.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:CSN: Nothing nicer is there? I just adore my 3 little boys and 3month old granddaughter. And we've another one due in May - another little boy.
xxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Yeay, Go Jonny!!! (And the rest of his team, think they may have helped a bit!! ;-)
Night all
Sleep Well, Sweet Dreams
Seza xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, I agree with you, there is nothing nicer. Can't wait till april, both girls bumps are getting big now.
Night Seza.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:seza
HO HO ah yes HO
djeli
just for fun
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, Where is everyone tonight? Its like a ghost town here.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Right apologies, but FB is just not going to work on my phone, and I'm off to bed, so catch you sometime tomorrow!
Is anyone else disappointed by Silent Witness tonight? Too much budget soent on location, and not on the story?
JG x
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At 4th Feb 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:spent, even!
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Hello djelie, Have you come to join us?
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:CSN: they're all over on FB, they'll be here soon no doubt.
Night JG.
xxxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Annie, still trying to get my head round FB.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, RamblingCornish wrote:HELLO!! I'm here!! finished work for the week now so officially my weekend has started!! hooray!!
cornishgirlie xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, akaCrumpy wrote:Evening peeps.
A really quick hi and goodbye but had to drop in to say that I have just watched the video of the ice-hockey. Hilarious! If you haven't seen it, do.
Right off to bed
ttfn, Crumpy xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening Crumpy, and goodnight.
xxxxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Nice one CG, long weekend. I've just got to go and walk dog, hope to be back later.
csn.xxx
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At 4th Feb 2010, B-sMum wrote:No - not fb - watching silent witness - agree JG not good at all. Not seen video yet - will watch in a bit - could do with a laugh tonight!!!
JG was going tomorrow - back Sunday to bolt hole but as we are not speaking at the moment - may go on my own!!! Thanks for Mums weather forecast.
Hi and bye Crumpy.
Beez xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, B-sMum wrote:You on TNWC then CG - I flippin am!!!! Cheers.
Beez xx
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At 4th Feb 2010, reddjelibeybi wrote:in and off again. smallest boy was up at 6am with rotten cough.i am still fighting the cough.8 steroids,vit c, paracetmol.feel rubbish so i am off in a minute
night all
djeli
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At 4th Feb 2010, RamblingCornish wrote:beez - no, can't do that on thursday - still have to be up early for school run!! but tomorrow will def be there!! cheers!!
have you heard anything from deevs - did work give her a nice "goodbye" present?!
am watching alan carr - i love him!! but what's he doing with katie price on there?! can't bear her - might have to switch off then!!
CG xx
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