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Welcome back CLP, you have been missed.

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Gail.

CLP

You're only as young as the woman you feel.

Mange tout!

Deevs

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missed ya! x

Glad your back Chris, missed you loads!

csn.xxx

Chris, I have checked the photo out and yes it is a bit unfortunate they caught you at that moment, perfect for them though to catch you at your worst.

Whilst I am at it, "Leaked figures reveal that about 6.9million have been tuning in each weekday, after Wogan averaged 7.7million.", the way this has been said in the article is as if 6.9 million listeners is not a lot, that is a hell of a lot of people - well done to you and the team!

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Gail.

Lovely to have you back Chris. Loved the Grandad photo!!

Hope you managed to avoid the blooming potholes on your drive out. My poor car has got to go and have a new tyre fitted this afternoon thanks to a sneaky pothole that appeared from nowhere! That's what Mr Mcw said- he was driving! I think that if you pay road tax, the revenue should go to pay for the upkeep of our roads, and not into the great yawning hole that is our national debt! Our roads are a disgrace, don't think I ever remember them being this bad. Thinking about trading the car in for a tractor! How do you manage driving around in your treasures?

Mcw x
PS Listened to your show whilst in the bath! Sang along to Buggles not bubbles!

Chris

I think it would be a jolly good jape on your part to ask those scampish hacks at The Daily Wail if they would like to polish your (forthcoming) Sony Awards later this year!!

Amore.

Deevs

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Welcome back Chris!

The week has started better already - feel full of energy today! So good to have you back in my mornings! Only one tiny wee criticism....I keep missing my train as I can't tear myself away from the radio!

Morning blog folk - hope you all had good weekends. Mr P and I had a very relaxing couple of days at the country retreat although it was freezing! Thank heavens for the woodburner. The neighbours cat decided to move in so our cat-free weekend did not go quite to plan.

Uncle Carl - do hope you are on the road to recovery. Maybe Mr Maxford could give us a status bulletin later today.

Miss P
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CLP, Welcome back. I hope you arent taking to heart the biased reporting of a daily rag that is fast becoming no better than the other gutter press.

There are far more of us that love the show so keep it up.

MCW, I had a run in with a pothole last year which cost me £280 for a tyre and a new alloy. Council's response to me claim?

"We check the roads one a month and mend pot holes so we believe we are meeting out charter and so are rejecting your claim."

That fact that the same holes had to be filled EVERY month doesnt count it would appear.They have a tick in the box.
Last month they finally did extensive work on the raod in question and withing a week a new hole appeared a foot away from the new surface!!

Hope everyone is well,

Thunder

I wish I could type.
Perhaps it would be better if I wasnt wearing the ranty pants!!

Welcome back CLP - thoroughly enjoyed my week off with Mr Allinson, but good to have you back! Kids were very pleased to have the sing-along-bits back!

Beautiful weekend down here in Dorset - spent yesterday walking through snowdrop-filled woods...fantastic!

Hello everybody peeps and welcome back Chris - I had a veritable spring in my step this morning thanks to your cheerful broadcast.

8 comments? - a lot more manageable than a thousand and odd. might be able to join in a bit more - i struggled to keep up last week.

Anyhoo, potholes shmotholes - who cares Christy Evans is back on the radio! ;) Joking aside, they are a blimmin' hazard especially when there are dipsticks who swerve out of the way onto the other side of the road at the last min to avoid them.

Well back to the grind.

Cheerio for now.

GailyB :)

Those ranty pants can be a tad restrictive Thunder!

I feel a bit shonky at the mo - I've received a "thanks but no thanks" letter for one of the jobs I was interviewed for the other Friday. Ironic thing is, I'm not even sure I wanted the job but felt to confident of getting called back for a 2nd interview. Getting the letter, having it in writing, has totally knocked me bandy.

Deevs

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#8 I don't think we are alone in this Thunder. The potholes apparently cost £70 each to refill, only to pop out weeks later! Some of the roads round here have deteriorated so badly that the whole surface has crumbled. I'm keeping my ranty pants on with this one!!

Welcome back Chris,

I was going to say what #2 said but, as usual, she beat me to it! lol...Great minds...
I had a quick squint at the Wail on Sunday whilst at my mum's yesterday, which suggested that Moira is getting some ridiculous amount of money per show...it actually made me laugh at the ridiculousness of it! Listened at slightly different times to the show today, due to NHS appointment, which has now had to be deferred until next week, as there wasn't anybody in the hospital available for me! At least we didn't hit any potholes though!

Nic

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Yo Big chief CLP
Welcome back - glad all is good & going well with the 2nd "B-word"

I had a look at your poor wee head on-line - boy, did you look cold !!
Still, if you've just had a blast in the sunday sunshine, then I bet it was worth it!!

PS Tell us all about the test-drive ( am thinking 458 Italia ????) Enjoy!!

DtM

sunshine in Belfast today as well - summer, please come quickly . .

Chin up Deevs...any 'no' that you get takes you one step closer to that all-imporant 'YES' :-)

Onwards and upwards... !!

Hi Chris,

Yes, the DM must have been delighted to get that photo of you - it is a pathetic excuse for a newspaper.

It's wonderful to have you all back - I couldn't wait for 7.05 today. Your show is just what we need at ChezS to get us moving in the mornings - the three of us absolutely love it. Even Lynn sounded back to her usual self, she seemed quite lost last week!

C xx

Hi Deevs, sorry to hear about the job - I know what you mean, even if you don't want the job it's nice to be the one saying 'thank you, but no, thank you'. Anyway, try not to be too downhearted, sounds like you've got a good fella there and that counts for a heck of a lot. Fingers crossed for something good coming along soonly.

Gaily B :)

#16 Well said DP.

GailyB

Yep, he is one in a million and I am indeed a very lucky lady to love and be loved.

Deevs

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Arternoon all!
GLP - twas indeed a grandad photo - but "sucks to be them" as they hadnt just had a blast in your motor - something those hacks could only dream of driving hey!

But I know you are much much betterer in the flesh - I've had the hugs and pleasure of meeting you 3 times now!

Deevs - dont get down dear, obviously not the job for you, there is one that is just perfect with your name on it - the two of you just need to meet now!

not really here
debs
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Home time again - yippee!!! Off to enjoy the sunshine.

*Skipping across the car park with not a care in the world, swinging her handbag as she goes - tra la la la la*

Afternoon all,

Chris, I reckon those miserable photo snappers are just jealous. Like the rotten lot that like to take photo's of glam celebrities first thing in the morning or without makeup etc. Chris keep on doing what you're doing. Even if I can't listen live, I do try and catch up on iplayer!

Pot holes. When the snow plows were out earlier this year, big chunks of tarmac got plowed up as well as the snow. Now spring finally seems to trying to say hello I'll be interested to see how long it takes to get the roads fixed!

Deevs - Sorry you didn't get the job - it's just because the perfect job is somewhere else. Good luck with the hunting, don't let it get you down, keep on smiling and count the interviews and second interviews as successes.

Glad to see the sun shining today, have been feeling a bit poorly and sorry for myself so it's nice to see blue skies.

Dragonxx

Sorry to hear that Deevs - they are the ones losing out! From what I recall, this is your first job hunting in a while - takes a while to get back into it. Each interview helps to hone the skills - you will get there!

On a positive, at least you got a letter. When I was contracting, I often heard nothing and would spend hours chasing agencies. I finally learned that silence = no. Bit rude, I always thought so now, when I am recruiting, I make sure all candidates get full feedback.

AND - don't talk to me about potholes! We hit one in the autumn that was so deep it ripped the exhaust pipe off. Councils response - "we put a traffic cone in the hole to highlight it". We said "there was no cone". Council said "well, we put one there so someone must have stolen it. That's always happening. But, as we had put a cone there, you can't claim". What a shower.

Ranty pants off, happy pants back on

Miss P

Afternoon one and all!

Chris - not the best photo but hey ho!

Greetings from a very chilly Cambridgeshire! Where has the sun gone??!!

Deevs - the job obviously wasn't for you, fate will reappear with the right one!

Had my first golf lesson yesterday - went well, apparently I have a natural swing!! Just need a few more before I feel ready to take on GG at his fav sport :)

I fancy a cuppa so am off to make a sneaky one before any one else catches me!

AS

Dragon, jsut read your post. Hope you are feeling better and less sorry for yourself soon ((())))

AS

Afternoon everybody.

Just looked at the pic CLP - Yes you did look a bit old there but the thing I noticed was that you were wearing the same shirt last week as you did on your first day on breakfast.

I note that the daily wail did not take into account the cold weather etc nor did they think about the fact that the pic with you and Tash was taken last week - therefore you could not have aged that much in a matter of days......

mtd ffb xxx

Welcome back CLP - you were missed.
Just popped on to the D Wail site to have a nose - yes - well - and anyway, just what are you on about looking 60 A ? A ? We are not all wrinklies - well just the odd one or two.

Just starting to repair the roads round here - what a performance though - roads shut - buses diverted where they barely fit - what a mess.

not really here either
Beez xx

Good grief - is there another blog or something? I was expecting to sit here with my cuppa catching up - now I've got to carry on working - boo.
Do you think if we ask Mr Maxford politely he will let UC come out to play for an hour or so?

Beez xx

I'm lurking!

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And me
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Deevs, sorry to hear about the job.I'm Sure Nic will cheer you up.

Beez, good Idea!

csn.xxx

Hi Annie, are you feeling better now?

csn.xxx

I'm having a wee lurk too!

Busy at work, but not THAT busy!

C xx

Right, caught up.

Glad you're back Chris.

Deevs, sorry about the job - stupid people.

Dragon, hope you feel better soon.

xxxxx

Afternoon Chrissie, you wee lurker.

CSN, on the mend, thanks.

xxx

Rubbish show why am I forced to pay for this crap?

Thanks everyone for the job commiserations. I was a tad on the wrong side of upset earlier but some lovely words from a wonderful man, and some Green & Blacks ginger chocolate have got me feeling bettererer again.

I fear I am getting hooked on daytime cookery shows!

Dragon - best wishes and hope you feel back to normal soon.

Deevs

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Bwoods, how rude of you.

csn.xxx

bwoods

Do you "work" for the Daily Mail? Maybe GM-tv might be more up your street?

Have a nice day.

Deevs

Nice post Deevs.

csn.xxx

Thank you CSN - I'm not in the mood for wallies today.

x

Bwoods

If you were to add up the total content of ´óÏó´«Ã½ 1, 2, 3 and 4 and then add on to that Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6Music and then on to that all the local ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio stations and then on to that the informative and wide ranging website, and then to divide all of that by your license fee, I think you will find that the amount you are "forced" to pay for a two and a half hour broadcast is a small fraction of a penny.

I am not, therefore, convinced that you hold sufficient shares in the Chris Evans Breakfast Show to be so rude.

Miss P

Hello all

Deevs ((())) As has been said, will all come right in the end.

At least, that's what I keep telling myself about house stuff here.

Hope all the poorly people feel better soon and the happy people stay happy.

And Chris, do you think maybe that photo has had the opposite of air-brushing? Cos you sure didn't look like that when we saw you.

Seza xx

Hi Annie:

Glad to hear you are feeling better. You did say you thought you might need more antibiotics? I am still taking mine (they finish tomorrow) and I still feel ... not good. I can't remember the last time I was so wiped out with a cold!

C xx

Deevs, some people are so rude.

least you have Nic to cheer you up later.

csn.xxx

Woo hoo - people !!

Deev - go girl :)agree with csn nice one

Glad you are feeling better Annie - hope you feel better soon too Dragon.

Might see you in Glasgow Chrissie - seriously thinking of a couple (few) days there.

Beez xx

Chrissie, GP wouldn't give me any more so I'm just having to thole the pain. Hope she gets it, then she'll know what it feels like.

Hope you're better soon. xxxxx

Beez!!!!!!! Great news.

xxx

CSN - yes, and I'm cooking a lovely meal for tonight too - will start it when Simon comes on air at 5.

It's been a weird auld day today, what with the early start that came to nothing (see post #14) and the reject letter.

Wine tonight, methinks.

Deevs

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Sorry to hear about job. I did read that post.

Hope you both have a lovely meal.

csn.xxx

Beez: it would be terrific if you come to Glasgow! I do believe we are going to have a great time!

Annie: I noticed you asking who would be around on the Sunday of the meet. Unfortunately I have a birthday lunch that I have to attend, but I may be able to "hook up" later, if that would suit?

And, I agree about your doctor - why on earth would she not give you more medication?!

C xx

Deevs I was only at home last week and I was hooked on the one where its in someone's house abroad and then one guest gets to stay over - not quite CDWM but adictive all the same!

Good job I am back at work this week!

Oh and "EYE NEWS" - without exception today in the office everyone has gasped out loud - so its still looking pretty colourful, my blue cheek and chin have now turned a murky green, cant wait for the final yellow flush now! However yesterday GD said "on a brighter note mum, it does highlight how green your eyes are...."

debs (who is still not here)
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Hi Chris, glad you're back. Picture of you in paper didn't look as bad as all that. Cheryl, hope you get a job soon as you seem to have a good personality. I spoke to you at the O2 Chris bye bye drivetime show. You seem to be a very nice person.

Thank you for all the good wishes, hope everyone else who's feeling poorly is on the mend.

Deevs - there are worse things to be hooked on than daytime cookery shows!

Miss P - love your post #43 - great logic!

Dragonxx

Chrissie, yes, I'll be there on the Sunday, hopefully we'll get together.

This GP wasn't mine, just some snooty besom I've never seen before. Don't worry, I'll go back if it gets worse.

xxxx

what are you doing for dinner today then Deevs? I have made a shepherds pie with leftover roast lamb from yesterday, smells yummy!

Tiggs xxx

Debs (who is really not here)

Watching that one! It's Cyprus this week and there's a woman on there who's going to be a reet moose - you can just tell!

Just watched one set in a country house with John Burton-Race - that was good.

And it's just as well Instant Restaurant's not on this week or else nothing would get cooked chez ChezNic!!!

On that note ..... I have a spicy rub and a saucy sauce to concoct.

Eye eye chuck!!!

Deevs

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Captainstella - thank you. That was a really great night, wasn't it!?!

Tiggs - poussins in a devilled sauce. Utterly delish!

I'm outta here ......

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Annie: I LOVE the word besom!

Debs: well done for being back at work. You have been really brave - I would probably have spent the whole of last week crying and feeling sorry for myself!

C xx

sounds good Deevs

Aww ChrissieS - thanks for that, I enjoyed my week of doing nothing but its not been hard to come into work, as I love my job and work with a great bunch of peoples!

Cant wait to see you in glasgee!

Deevs - I think my cloud+ is set for auto record from last week, looking forward to seeing the moose! LOL

debs (who is STILL not here!)
PS - in the interest of not carting my lap top back to the hotel I am loving and leaving you for now - hope to see you tomorrow

nighty night!

I had better scoot off a bit early too.

Got to see to a neighbours fish while they are away. Just hope none of them are called Vanessa.
Last time I looked after them the air bubble thingy back washed and I ended up vaxing their carpet to get rid of gallons of water!

See you later smiley peeps

Beez xx

Good luck with the fish Beez.

I'm off to make fairy cakes for gorgeous little boys - half with milk chocolate chunks, the other half with white ones. Fussy so-and-so's.

Back later.

xxxx

"The only time I've ever had figs is in a fig roll biscuit"

How can you NOT love Come Dine With Me!?!?!

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Chris I`ve seen the white hair picture in the paper, you look like a frozen person indeed! How cold must your open-top trip out have been, very cold. Brrrrrrrr - note to self: must dress up warmer!

Do these paps just hang around your house..! You have my sympathy.



mj x

Its so great you were back in my ear this morning. You are brilliant, and don't forget it!!! I am sorry that the Daily Mail is not supporting you in taking over Terry's spot - but then there is no story in 'Peeps very happy to be getting up with Chris in the morning!'

Deev, sorry about our job news, as the others have said, I'm sure something will turn up soon for you!

I am trying to hide from Mr JG and mad-dog, who seem to be playing the charging up and down the stairs after toys game (mad-dog, not Mr JG - he's not got that much energy)!

Pasta bake tonight here concocted from my bolognese last night, so easy tea for me!

Annie, Chrissie and Dragon - I hope you all soon start feeling better, I think I might just finally be on the mend, but better just whisper that in case!

Beez, good luck with the fish, I must admit, I have very little to do with our four - yes, they are all still living, even Flintoff! I actually overheard Mr JG telling Finlay that the fish were his favourite pets the other day- no wonder the poor dog is mad!

Anyway, better get this tea/dinner/supper on!

JG x

Evening all, hope you're well?

I wouldn't worry about the picture Chris, or the content of the piece for that matter but I'm sure you don't anyway.

How are you all? Been v busy recently and not had time to post. Have dipped in most days to see what's occuring.
Currently suffering a bit with a dose of manflu, think I'll get through it, been touch and go though - lol
I have an exam tomorrow for which I haven't revised thouroughly enough. Fingers crossed I'll do okay. Luckily it's not a crucial pass or fail one. If in doubt choose C I reckon!?

Two years ago today I found out personally the immense power of this blog. It was the day my lovely first wife was taken from us and I came on here the next morning to tell you all. The response literally knocked me off my chair when I checked in a while later. I still have one of the posts that I printed off in my wallet and carry it with me at all times (thank you G)
Anyway, popped up to see her this afternoon with a large bunch of pink roses. Not a sad moment at all, lots - no thousands - of fantastc memories.

take care y'all

bonnet de douche

KWx

Gingembre, a bittersweet day. The roses sound lovely, as do the fantastic memories.

xxxx

Just wanted to say that the show is great. My friends and I have all had much discussion about it - and we love it. Invigorates and inspires us all, which is saying something for that time in the morning!!

Keep it up

Deev, I meant "your" job!

KW, good luck with your exam tomorrow, and pleased for you that you've handled today well, can't be easy! The roses sound good!

CLP, that's why I didn't put the roof down on mine today, would have looked a lot worse than that DM pic, and tell then to "get orrfff your land"!!

Tea was lovely, even though I say so myself!

JG x

Right, tea done and yes, it was delish. The wine is open and crisp and cold and refreshing.

Thanks for all your lovely messages on here today. Thankfully Monday is almost a bad memory, and Tuesday is another day.

Onwards and upwards, and enjoy the rest of your evening.

Deevs

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Hi peeps, long time no blog (again!) but I have been lurking.

Hugs to all those who need them, who might be feeling under the weather. Chezza, I think you're quite right in saying that it's their loss that the company who said 'thanks but no thanks'. Keep up the positive attitude and your perfect job will find you.

Good luck for the exam Gingembre, fingers crossed you'll do well.

Haven't seen the photo in the DM, I try to ignore that paper whenever possible!!

Annie, Chrissie, Beez, and any other Scottish bloggers out there see you in Glasgow! Do we know where we're meeting yet?

Oh and in other news the ball is now rolling in the great house purchase; I formally noted interest today and I've got an appointment at the solicitors tomorrow to discuss it further....

Hope everyone has survived Monday ok

Rx

Oooo Rosie, good news indeed on the house front. Housewarming Blog meet maybe?

Don't know yet where everyone is meeting, but I'll definitely be there on the Sunday. I'm sure Mary will let you know in good time about the 27th.

xxxxx

Hi Rosie, glad you are OK, and hope the home purchase goes well, I think you have a better system up there than in England!

Stalker update, not in Rips league yet, but have had another tweet from Mr Bannatyne!

Looking forward to getting my copy of "Hiya" magazine tomorrow!!

JG x

Annie I better get stocking up on the Merrrrlot if there's to be a housewarming blog meet!!

Rx

A new dawn - definitely time for a concerted campaign - Let's get Bernard Cribbins back in the charts

Sounds good Rosie. xxxxx

Oh a Brucie bonus...I've not seen this New Tricks!!

Sounds good Rosie, I hope you're buying a mansion!

JG x

'Lo everyone

Been & down jumping around at Jazzercise so feel like I've done my bit for the week

KW Good luck with the exam. Bet you pass with flying colours if it is not so important. Glad today went well for you too

Rosie, glad to hear your house buying is going to plan. Wish I could join you - am losing the will to live with our "move" (that isn't moving at all!)

Mr Seza obviously not changed channel since boys finished watching Gadget Show & now there's some Western on with really dodgy voice sync! Bizarre!

Seza xx

Well, Must have missed you all

Night everyone

Sleep Well

Seza xx

Sorry Seza, just going myself...Night! x

JG x

Hello,
Nice to see you back Chris,hope you had a nice break.

KW ,good luck with your exam tomorrow ,and good memories are the sweetest .

Deev,there will be something better around the corner just waiting for you .

Just having a nice quiet evening with feet up after a busy day ,but did pop out for something to eat earlier so no dishes to wash tonight .

Take care.

Bids.xxx.

KW - good luck with the exam - no problems hon - you will sail it. Is it really two years - my goodness - wasn't lurking at the time but went back to read the lovely comments. Great bunch on here A? Good to cherish the happy memories.

Rosie - agree with JG - much better system with the house stuff in Scotland - good luck tomorrow and see you in Glasgow.

Seza - I tried hitting the button to switch from the stoopid western to Clooney and Zeta Jones on 3 but it was noticed! Never mind - he will be going to his pit soon.

Annie - awaiting meeting info from Mary about the Saturday but we are around on the Sunday. Making a long week-end and not coming back until Monday. That is if I get my backside in gear and book everything in the next couple of days! Hotel would be a good start!

D/W just loaded Bids - hope you enjoyed your meal out.

Beez xx

Hi everyone

Beez, how were the fish?

Gingembre,good luck with your exam tomorrow.

Annie, glad your on the mend.

Chrissie and Dragon, Hope you feel better soon.

Rosie,Glad house buying is going ok.

Seza, thinking of you, It will happen.

csn.xxx

Chris, if you read this, don't worry about the photo, you look very much like me and I'm not 60 yet, but at least you've got more hair.

I thought you were having a re-think about the Breakfast show during the break? It was all a bit samey what I heard today, much of it is, well, drivel, isn't it? And it's cheesy music.

Maybe we should have a better track list of easy listening, stop the Monday Beatles, forget the phone-ins, texts, e-mails, STOP THE SHOUTING, and let's just chill in the morning with Ella Fitzgerald and Diana Krall.

Please.


John W

Late back again.

Anyone about?

MTF.xx

MTF, yes. John w

csn.xxx

Where are you MTF.

csn.xxx

I am here CSN, me and my windolene scented drawers!

MTF.xx

Nice MTF, how was your day?

csn.xxx

Long CSN.

What about yours?

MTF.xx

CSN MTF - I'm here.
Fish were OK csn - asked very nicely and not one of them replied to Vanessa....

What did John w have to say then? Anyone see?

Beez xx

I think he is stalking me.

csn.xxx

Beez, glad fish were ok.

No didn't see what John had to say.

csn.xxx

Really CSN, if you get fed up, pass him over to me.

You all know how desperate I am!!

Mind you, with me smalls smelling of Windolene, what hope do I have??

MTF.xx

Maybe its John Wayne, in which case we might have a very long wait.

MTF.xx

Will do love. Do you think you can handle him?

csn.xxx

Keep forgetting CSN that you havent met me yet!

MTF.xx