When Is A Ball Not A Ball?
When it's too round apparently.
The new World Cup ball is turning our fabulous Fabio into a very unhappy bunny. The German's have had it for four months longer than us apparently, which is why they look like they might win again...or at least get within sniffing distance of the last match.
But come on now - at the end of the day - it's still a ball! But Fab says:
"Zee trader-jacto- reeee is deef-eei-cult to track in zee air"
Has 'ee never played in zee wind! Or on a bumpee peetch!!!
Football is not a science - if it was, no one would ever miss a penalty. It's an exciting game, and zees World Cup is zee most exciting competition it enjoys.
How about we just play better than the other teams, win, and then have the mother of all parties. How about that ?
Clp
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At 17th Jun 2010, KKMac wrote:Happy Thirsty Thursday all round!
Has taken me an age to catch up on yesterday's blog - but it's worth it, as always :)
By the time I got round to posting - this one had appeared.
CLP - Fortan - he of Uruguy - must also have been practising with that new extra round ball. Awesome display.
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Wrong tense CLP - this world cup 'should be' the most exciting competition, but I have to agree with the commentators who are saying it is the most boring..... only 28 goals scored in 17 matches.......
AS from previous blog - should I get security to barricade the doors against crazed ladies wanting gold choclit???
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, TheFieldsmith wrote:Players are complaining about the ball.
Manager are complaining about the ball.
If you were a pro footballer, wouldn't you get hold of the match ball, from, you know, a shop, and, er, practice with it.
Just a bit.
Cos you're a professional!
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At 17th Jun 2010, joran wrote:Hi everyone!
Another gawgeous day her on planet earth - in fact right here in sunny Manchester! Hope all are well and in particular those needing special thoughts and hugs today.
Penny - hope the funeral of your cousin goes as well as can be expected, tragic when one so young. Thoughts are with you x
Now tell me anyone who is in my age group - (55 plus!)
I noticed this morning when applying my mascara - that my eyelashes, yes lashes not brows - are going grey!
What?
I have only just got used to my newly acquired moustache (now bleached) when this shock horror appears!
Anyone out there got any ideas?
Jo x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Noholidaythusyear wrote:CLP you are so right as always. Please Capello no moaning just get on with it.....
MTD please don't barricade your doors as I'm on my way now, for some fab gold choclit. Could you put mine in the fridge please as it's there is a yellow thing in the sky .
Propa x x x
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Ooo Propa - you're quite close as well aren't you?
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Noholidaythusyear wrote:I am very very close x x x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Just step away from the vending machine and put the chocolate down - that way no-one gets hurt!
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At 17th Jun 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Hiya
Joran - Dye!! No not an instruction I promise, a friend of mine swears by it as the answer to your problem
Mtd, Propa, you've reminded me of the time I puchased one of said gold choccie bars, pooped it on the dashboard of my car as I drove for half an hour or so with the heaters on full, it being mid-winter! had a lovely warm chocco- caramel type drink when I got there
Balls! Aren't they all round? Except for those funny shaped ones the other lot play with!
seza xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:Just re-read that!
Popped it on the dashboard even!
xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Right..flask done and AS and i will be enroute...fridge for us too please! MtD..just look what you`ve started! And Andy..im liking your optimism but it just aint going to happen.. wimmin and chocolate..it just happens! hee hee..
Also, forgot to send my best wishes to Penny.. sorry to hear about your cousin and hope all goes as well as can be expected.. x
And Emmam, welcome back adn good luck with the run.Best bud did it on Sunday in just over an hour..i thought that was pretty impressive!
mSc x..*wanders away wondering if she can detour to pick up MC enroute to choccy heaven..*
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At 17th Jun 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:I think Fabio needs to be made aware of this old English saying:
A bad workman always blames his tools!
Mcw x ;)
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Morning again Everyone,
CLP - you are right as (nearly) always.
MTD - don't listen to Andy - you go for it gal. Have one for me too please, refrigerated or just plain gooey. Mmmmm yum. I'm still on the salad whilst dreaming of chips and curry sauce.
Joran - my eyelashes disappeared a while ago and I'm a wee bit younger than you. I used to have a healthy set of eyelashes then one day i thought I looked a bit different - it took a while to realise my eyelashes were disappearing - not as long and thick as they had been. Not sure if they're grey tho', it's difficult to tell as the lighting at my dressing table isn't great (or is it just my eyesight isn't fully 20/20 these days?).
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#9 Seza, your spelling error made that sentence really funny!!
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Now..football! I am of the female persuasion and enjoy a good game..but was made to sit through the Uruguay match last night.. apart from ogling/sorry, admiring the skill of Mr Forlan i thought it a tad boring..as have been most of the matches ive seen so far. Gave up and started readin g at half time!
Tonight, i hold out more hope for France/Mexico and of course the big game tomorrow... although i have Algeria in a sweepstake so have torn loyalties!
As for the ball, its round, its hard and it bounces.. just get on with it yer jessies!
And thats all i have to say on the matter!
mSc x
PS - only kidding bout the torn loyalties bit... Come on Engerland!
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:I was merely trying to avoid a hostage situation when MTD barricades the doors from Scoobs, PC, MC and any other desparate chocoholic bloggers!
A
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Scoobs, don't know about torn loyalties but there's an awful lot of torn flags about.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:I've just put this on tw1tter and wanted to share it here.
Boris Johnson on #Vuvuzela It's a great way of expressing yourself in a loud, vehement, parping kind of way. Just like him talking then!
Don't you just love Boris, always value for money as far as the media are concerned!
A
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:I agree Andy - I love Boris and his bumbling ways - he's a treat isn't he?
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Scoobs - no need to worry about MC - she's not eating choclit at the moment - she says (mind you there was something about there only being 2 mag**ms left on FB last night......
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:MTD / Scoobs, I think it is worrying that MC isn't eating choclit at the mo - she's substituted choclit with liquorice allsorts which has a more devastating effect on one's system than choclit, imho.
Btw, been puzzling over this one for a day or two, does the 'h' in imho stand for humble or honest. Just so's you know my opinion is (nearly) always humble.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MSC,
Coooooeeeeee
I'm on the hard shoulder waiting for you to appear, its sunny here so hurry up chuck.
Andy, barricades , LOL, you aint seen nothing yet hun.
Joran, where in the NW are you?
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:MC - is it too late to cadge a lift? I'm in Lincolnshire.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:RE: choc - I have had a couple of choc buttons and a magnumumumum - and my face has broken out - its not fair!
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At 17th Jun 2010, AuntieSandy wrote:MTD - nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooo security! I need that chocolit :)
AS x
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:It's humble Gaily (at least that is how I use it).
Did you bring the people carrier Scoobs? - It looks like it will take you a while to get here though, criss crossing the country for MC and Gaily.
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MTD, that was my first bit of choklit since May i'll have you know !
I got a cold at the last bank holiday, and since then i have almost been cured of my choklit cravings.
I now have a bit of a liquorice craving, not the allsorts , but those little sticks that are a bit hard and are so conveniently sold in the shop next door but one to where i live .
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:Baggy, I notice you mentioned you got a dear john letter, could she not even spot that you were female?
Gaily, the more the merrier.
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Don't know about a people carrier, might need a minibus or a coach at this rate ;)
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At 17th Jun 2010, Super Bagpuss wrote:MC - well I would like to make a point about how irrisatble I am to either sex - but that would be so wrong and incorrect.
It was more that she sais she thought I was amazing but wasnt coming back
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:Baggy,
LOL, good luck with the next victim, err, sorry , i mean candidiate.
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Think my little Alfa will be full at this rate!
MC - loving the magnum, fruit and nut thing that was mentioned... where from? may need to go find this afternoon!
And just one more thing to say... liquorice...devils work imho! (and its always humble AND honest in my world!)
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:MC - I could meet you half way if that would help? where are you at the mo and I'll try to work out the best route. Might need to give Sally Traffic a ring tho' just to confirm the routes are clear - don't want any unnecessary hold ups.
Baggy - I suppose she did write at least. Good luck - I hope the next one has all the skills / attitude required.
Deevs - from before, feeling a bit better thank you, to the point I mentioned the dreaded A**g word to my boss yesterday. He's gone through his files and has told me which can go - that's my next job. I was all geared up for setting up the boardroom for a presentation run-through today but the blimmin' projector has gone and packed up. :(
MTD - how's the requirements doc going? you still needing some help?
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:I'm with you on liquorice Scoobs - definitely the marmite of the sweet world (mind you I like marmite).
Virtual choccy parties are much more fun than virtual offices (which is what we were playing yesterday afternoon in case you missed it)
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Oh I don't know MTD - I enjoyed the virtual envelope stuffing. Much better than the real thing, no paper cuts for one thing.
Off to do 'the big shop' this aft so may have to treat myself to some g*l*xy.
I love liquorice - it's my Mum's fave and from being a wee girl I've always enjoyed a bag of Bertie's best (due to after effects, always in moderation).
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MSC, three Magnums in a packet, milk chocolate, with nuts attached ;-)
Morereasons have them on offer. I just tried one and it wasnt for me to be honest !
Gaily, I'm outside MTD's office just trying to sneak in .
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Is there room for one more? I desperately need to escape this course...!!
If I get told how to open and close a form one more time.... Grrr!
Liquorice = the devil's sweet IM(Humble)O
JG x
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Oh, go on then..another one more thing to say!
Baggy..you may remember me huffing and puffing on here a few months ago when an employee decided she didnt want the job...after i`d spent almost 3 months training and a lot of time with her. Hmph indeed! So at least 1 day wasted is only that.
And on a positive note the replacement i found has been fantastic.
Onwards etc..
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:MC - are they the ALmond ones?if so havent seen for ages but used to be my fave..guess where i going tonight now!
And yup, virtual choccy parties definitely fun...so much so i may just have to nip out and get some *actual* goodies!
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Scoobs - phew it's a relief that my opinion can be both - i just thought it was a given that if it was an opinion it would be honest? Perhaps not, I suppose some people say what you want to hear. rightio, imho is in my honest and humble opinion but only one 'h' required.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:JG, hiya, hope you are ok. loved those new patio chairs btw .
Right, got to get on with it , have been fighting the urge to keep logged on and join the virtual fun, but am concerned that our techie dept may be able to spot me .
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Scoobs - yay for the positive note.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MSC, yep i think so, if you want two spare, they are in my freezer, you know where i live. If we are not in the lady at no 8 has the key.
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:I need to get going too - archiving to be done.
Hope to pop in later.
Gailyb
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Scoobs / JG - you can pass any unwanted liquorice my way - my fave!
From memeory there's a lovely shop near where the Portsmouth meet was that sell all sorts of trad liquorice, sticks, bootlaces etc. I always ending spending far too much on the rare time I get down there.
A
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Andy..i live not 15 minutes from the H*ribo factory..and therefore factory shop! You must know where that is ...get yourself down one day..lots of horrible black stuff in all forms..esp the `cakes` !
And the smell when they are manufacturing...pure sugar! Smells amazing!
MC - if you find the freezer empty....!
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:GB-good luck with the archiving!
Now, LEEDS meet..anyone who may be going but hasnt said yet, please let me or Pip know asap for numbers..tables to be confirmed!
Those that are..expect an email from me a tad later!
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Scoob's - I can sense a raid in the not too distant - I love pomfret cakes!
Baggy - Got your message re P11d's and I've sent you one back on t'other side.
A
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At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:All this talk of chocolate and liqorice!!!
I have been sat in my flower beds, gorging on wild strawberries.
The cultivated ones, just dont capture 'that' flavour.
I hope the traffic is kind today and I dont get back so late.
Did someone mention thirsty Thursday?
I feel a glass of something, ice cold might be in order tonight.
Hi ho, its off I go.
MTF.xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, joran wrote:Hi again,
I have to dip in and out of this ere blog during serving customers - just thought I had better explain sporadic visitations!
MC - I live and work in South Manchester - Trafford Centre area, about 3 miles from "The Sacred Ground" of the mighty M. U.
Where abouts are you?
Jo
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At 17th Jun 2010, Aliwesty wrote:Afternoon All,
I agree Chris, we just need to stop moaning and finding excuses and play better!
Tea and Chat down at the church this morning and Phylis is 94 today so we had a cake, sang Happy Birthday about three times and generally made a fuss of her - bless her. She's 94 You Know!!
Liquorice - love it and it doesn't have any affect on me either, peanut butter on the other hand ...hee hee TMI??
And can I just say that you really are a great bunch of people. I read every day, but don't comment as much as some, but you are so lovely and supportive of each other. I don't want anything bad to happen to me, but I know that if it does I can count on you lot for hugs, love, good wishes and a W***a G**d :)
Keep on blogging.
AliB
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At 17th Jun 2010, AuntieSandy wrote:Scoobs - thnaks for picking me up! Loving the choclit party but feel we need some liquid refreshment to help it down smoothly!
Liquorice - love it! Love Bertie's too GailyB but only certain ones (not the coloured square ones) so much to GM's and others amusement I always leave half a bag!!
Andy - how about Panda liquorice - yummy!
Off to see Sex and the City 2 tonight - thought the first one was good (imho, h being for honest) hope its good!
AS x
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At 17th Jun 2010, AuntieSandy wrote:Magnums - whilst in Rhodes found a magnum look a like icecream that had macadamia nuts in the ice cream bit and chopped bits in the chocolate - yummy :)
AS x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:Buggrit, have worked hard this week, so am sneaking in ........
Joran, I am 15 miles up stream from you. South Warrington .
Scoobs, you kept the Ha*ib* bit a secret all this time .
Alib, sounds like a lovely morning, 94 , that is wonderful.
AS, i think i am the only person to have never seen a single episode, have i missed out ? enjoy your evening.
Didnt it stay light till really late last night .
MC xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, bignick44 wrote:Hi all,
just wanted to pop into blog and wanted to give some advice to Emma on her first 10k.
at the start dont get taken along by the crowd as in the past I have tried to keep up and done really quick 5k time and suffered the last 5k, go at your own pace and set yourself a time for each k or mile you do and try to keep to it. I did a 10k run through the Liverpool tunnel last month and kept to a 9 minute mile. good luck and let us know how you got on.
At the Liverpool half marathon this year they had pacers who ran around the course with boards with 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 minute mile times which helped me and a lot of other greatly.
take care all.
Nick.
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At 17th Jun 2010, Steffib1 wrote:Hello everyone in blogland
Phew! Envelope stuffing now complete - horrah! Thanks againf or your help yesterday Gailyb. Now catching up with other interesting stuff like invoices (need the money in) and trying to collate pr info. Hey ho, the joys of work. BUT have to say, now that I'm trying to catch up with your luvly folks, there's a bit of cba going on.
Big shop for me too after work - apparently there's a footie match tomorrow night, which is when we usually go to sainsbugs (other supermarches available). I say footie match, that's if the players are able to hit the 'b' thing and score with it of course.
Talking of which, fixtures lists are out today (apologies to anyone not interested). And, as predicted, one of the best matches is the same weekend when himself is whisking me away for a belated birthday weekend. Last time that happened his team won and I'm not sure I've been forgiven for that cos it doesn't happen that often.
Back in a bit.
Steffi
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At 17th Jun 2010, Steffib1 wrote:Joran
Certainly is sacred!
Steffi
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At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Joran
I'm currently in Salford Quays - small world! Although we will be moving (office-wise) to Altrincham by early August, if not before! I live near Wigan, so am not looking forward to the extra 18 miles a day travelling!
MC - the chairs are very comfy, haven't attempted building the table yet!
JG x
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At 17th Jun 2010, AuntieSandy wrote:MC - SATC, it is not too everyones taste but I think it is so OTT it makes me giggle!
Won't be so light after Monday - nights will be drawing in approx a min a day (at least that's what my grandpa tell me!)
ASx
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At 17th Jun 2010, GeeGee wrote:MC - SATC - didn't watch it at all at the time but my friend used to rave about it, since then I have cloudplussed it and caught up, I really like it, although I do find SJP extremely annoying at times, but it's just a bit of fun.
X
Gail.
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:NEver saw SATC series but went to see the 1st film with a friend and LOVED it! Working on getting to the next one now...AS, let us know if its worth it!
Right, thats it from me today..loads to do before hometime so shutting this thing down...
Catch you all tomorrow sometime!
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Thunderclap wrote:AliB,
I loved your comment on the Tea and Chat. The second mention of the age. I can just hear her repeating it. It painted the picture.
Hope all are well. This project is taking over my life at the moment :-(
Thunder
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At 17th Jun 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Yikes!
SATC, liquorice, running .... can't keep up today!
Sun still shining high in the Cannockshire sky but the afternoon is dragging somewhat - my mind keeps straying to tonight's outing to the park, the lovely picnic and dusk turning to nightfall.
Daft auld romantic, me!
Gaily - get cracking with that archiving! Not the world's best job, I grant you, but think of the sense of satisfaction when it's all done. Failing that, there's always a shredder ......!!!
Ooooh, a contract to work on. Backinabit.
DesdemonaDeevs
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At 17th Jun 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Not here!
But Deevs/Nic..have a great time tonight..look forward to hearing about the picnic contents tomorrow!
And AliB - what a sweetie! Love it when our older generation keep repeating their age... goodness knows they have every right to!
Really, really off now..
mSc x
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At 17th Jun 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:I'm 41, you know!
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At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Deevs - sorry to tell you that is not old (it's not even middle aged these days).
mtd ffb xxx
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At 17th Jun 2010, emma_m wrote:Thanks scoobs for the good luck wishes, and thanks nick for the running advice, I find when I first start running I feel really panicky and then I'm fine once my breathing settles down, I've still got just under 4 months to go so hopefully I should be fine by then.
Loving all this talk of Magnums but I'm off all the unhealthy stuff right now so will just have to dream about chocolate and ice cream!
Cheryl - I'm 41 too, that's not old is it?! Have a great time tonight, take lots of layers, it's freezing when you're out of the sun xx
Take care guys and have a good evening,
Em xx
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At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Freezing? I'm absolutely boiling! It's too hot to be in the garden in the sun here in Wigan! 26C according to the car on the way home, started off at 28C!!
Good luck with the running Emma, I must admit, rather you than me!
JG x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Barney wrote:Chris
I really had hoped Capello would be above that kind of nonsense.
In any case, in all the games I have seen at least, both sides have used the same ball!
Considering the money these boys get paid they should be able to cope with anything from a beachball (Liverpool players excepted, of course) to a pig's bladder.
Coming soon the grass is too green, the lines are too white and as for those vuvuzelas...
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At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:WCW, please don't mention the vuvuzelas!!
What an awful racket!!
And no ball is too round, if they want it altered, my dog'll pop it for them in 2 seconds, even a leather one! However me and Mr JG can still launch one over said dog's head, within the confines of our small garden of course!
Right where's my tea/dinner/supper...?
JG x
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At 17th Jun 2010, Bridget-M wrote:Evening all ,
Deev ,Nic ,do hope that your evening went well and that you enjoyed it.
Jg, glad the chairs are comfy ,whens the table going up,we had a new patio set a few weeks ago but it came already made up ,how about that then .
Is your move temp or permanent.??hope it goes alright for you bar the exta miles .
Trying not to think of the lovely chocolate ,and fruit cake that MTF brought with her last w/end .But one things for sure it wont get left.
It's all the chat about chocolate .
Happy Birthday to Phylis ,shes 94 you know .Just love it .
Debs ,hope the ankles getting better .
Seza ,hope said son enjoys his trip ,and hows that other thingy going.wont ask too much ;)
AF thinking of you .
Pen ,You also my love ,hope it went off as well as those things can .
bids.xxx.
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Comment number 72.
At 17th Jun 2010, i_amrosieposie wrote:Evening CLP and the rest, hope you enjoyed the dog agility, looking forward to seeing the video tomorrow. Missed most of the 3 minute interview today, but I have to say it's one of my favourite bits if the show, hearing all the different people and their stories.
There has been an awful lot of moaning about the ball during the World Cup, and the Vuvuzelas, now I'm no expert, but this World Cup seems to have been a bit lacklustre compared to previous ones? Or is it that the teams are all just getting the measure of each other?
Hope everyone is ok this sunny Thursday eve,
Rx
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Comment number 73.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I'M BACK!!!
Sorry, cant get over the excitement of being here before everyone has gone to bed!
Nice cold tin of Scrumpy Jack by my side and dinner is in the oven.
A ready meal would you believe. I never thought I'd see the day, but I am getting around to prioritising.
Done the weekend shop already too. So all is sorted.
More time to potter in the garden, perfect!
Cheers everyone, whatever you might be supping.
MTF.xx
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Comment number 74.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Oh sorry...
I'm 38 dont you know!!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 75.
At 17th Jun 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#74 That's funny MTF, I'm 38 too, don't you know!! ;)
(seeing as we were both born in the same year!)
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Comment number 76.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:What a year eh!!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 77.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Right, grub up.
Its a spicy prego steak sizzler.
Tender strips of garlic marinated beef, sizzling in an intensely flavoured piri piri chilli dressing,with succulently soft spicy roasted potatoes!
Blimey!
I might need tin number two of the old Scrumpy Jack. Its got a 3 chilli warning on the front of the packet.
Here goes.
MTF.xx
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Comment number 78.
At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:Evening all,
What a lovely day its been, garden all watered and just watching the sunset.
MTF, how come you are back so early?
MC xx
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Comment number 79.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hi MC.
Cough cough, splutter splutter, someone call the fire brigade!!
Shorter round today.
It means a bigger one tomorrow, but c'est la vie!
Its going to be a long time here until the sun sets, but I supppose we are slightly more west than you.
MTF.xx
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Comment number 80.
At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Bids, unfortunately, it's permanent :(
We are going to live with it for a while, it might not take much longer, but will cost more, but if it takes longer, we will either move, or I will request reduced hours...and if all else fails, will look for a new job!
Hi MTF! Glad you're back in good time tonight! Nowt wrong with a ready meal, although I managed to cook tonight!
Hey, that's weird I'm 38 too! ;)
JG x
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Comment number 81.
At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:Hi MC, thanks for the reminder!
*wanders off to do the watering*
JG x
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Comment number 82.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:To summarize...
Blooming delishus!
Thank you ELH.
I've got a friend in Hale. Thats near Alrtincham isn't it?
MTF.xx
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Comment number 83.
At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MTF, its still really light here, but the pink glow is lovely .
I'm 38 and three quarters .
MC xx
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Comment number 84.
At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:MTF, yes Hale borders Altrincham , its a nice place.
MC x
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Comment number 85.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Maybe its a good night for a gathering of the 38 year olds.
Who else wants to throw caution to the wind and admit to being 38?
MTF.xx
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Comment number 86.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:If I put my glasses on, I can spell Altrincham properly.
Who was it that put pooped instead of popped??
Seza, I think.
I put pooped every single time, but luckily read back over before posting!!
Pooping comes more naturally for some reason!!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 87.
At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Evening Everyone,
Haven't caught up yet MTF but here I am throwing caution to the wind and admitting to being 38 and 114 months, I think - it was a quick calc.
Off for a catch up.
Gailyb
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Comment number 88.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Oooh Gaily.
How remiss of me to forget about the few added months.
Off to find my calculator!!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 89.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Doh!
Got the 2 fat ladies again!!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 90.
At 17th Jun 2010, Jakeygirl wrote:MTF, I think Hale is out of our price range, but, yes, it's very close!
Sale is more our price range, or South Warrington! MC, we could be your neighbours, be very scared! LOL
Mr JG is doing some research on a route and also on moving, we/he have a lot of friends that way, it might be better for us in some ways!
JG x
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Comment number 91.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Its nice to think though, that we are all 38 and a few months plus, or less if you are really lucky!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 92.
At 17th Jun 2010, clodaghrubbish wrote:Good evening one an' all from a lovely sunsettin' County Cork.
Fancy. Aul Fabio bless 'im, gettin' 'is knickers in a twist over 'is balls. Well I've an idea. Make 'em train wit the rugby balls, hurrah. An' get the sprinklers goin' on the trainin' pitch then said balls'll be nice an' slippy. That way once Our Boys 'ave all run zig-zag round the pitch a few times they'll all be well up for the challenge. Job done.
Still. Maybe am bein' a bit harsh. Am from the Old School, see. When men were men an' balls were funny shapes an' 'ard to control.
Am 55 you know, Deevs.
Any road up. Amidst all this talk of the footy, I should like to throw in a tentative suggestion.
A day at the races.
York, August meeting, Ladies' Day, Thursday August 19 to be precise.
Anybody up for that?
Chat amongst yourselves and give me your thoughts. Now I understand it won't be exactly a cheap day; but what a giggle.. and I'd say a giggle is badly needed given recent events. I can sort out some relatively cheap overnight accommodation where needed, and look into the tickets situation if it's of interest.?
Whaddaya reckon?
Clodagh.xx
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Comment number 93.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I hadn't realised that Hale was pricey JG.
I must say my friends house is nice but its quite a busy place.
Is it commuter belt then?
MTF.xx
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Comment number 94.
At 17th Jun 2010, Manchester Calling wrote:JG, I grew up in Sale, then moved to Altrincham , then Lymm, then to where we are now. It would be 12 miles to Alty from mine. If you need any route help give me a shout , i know all the quick cuts . I hardly know anyone round here as i am out at work all day. I was out in Hale two weeks ago with two school buddies , who are also 38 .
MC xx
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Comment number 95.
At 17th Jun 2010, misstoedipper wrote:MTF - if you say so, I'm 38 too..
Clodagh - I'd be up for it (I'll be on garden leave then) as long as it's not too pricey.
mtd ffb xxx
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Comment number 96.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Clodagh, that sounds lovely, but....
I know, its a but situation, I am joining the bloggers at the York meet in October.
MTF.xx
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Comment number 97.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:But, I am now tempted, what day is it?
MTF.xx
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Comment number 98.
At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:No can do for the York meet (it's a work day and I keep my hols for when the gorgeous boys are on hols) or the Leeds meet next weekend. My ex wasn't sure when he would have the boys this month (imagine picking and choosing when you see your children) anyhoo, he's seeing them this weekend so I'll be head cook, bottle washer, mum, dad and taxi service next weekend. :( (only :( 'cos I won't be able to make it to the meet not 'cos I'll be with my gorgeous boys).
Gailyb
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Comment number 99.
At 17th Jun 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Doh, read it MTF!!
Thursday.
I could have made a Saturday.
Sorry Clodgah.
It would have been lovely.
MTYF.xx
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Comment number 100.
At 17th Jun 2010, Toots wrote:Deevs, I got about a third of the way through the archiving and can't do any more 'til my control freak of a boss goes through and decides which files he can let go of.
Gailyb
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