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How are you supposed to pretend that Christmas has been and gone for another year in November when it's all to exciting?!

HAHA! First comment - how exciting! Anyhoo work to do :)

Deevs, supposed to snow here at the end of the week too. LOL!

You taking anything to help ease the cough.

xx

Hannah, I agree with you about Christmas.

Chris, enjoy your hot shower.

csn. xx

Morning all

Got on here at last - the beeb have been doing something with the ID site so I haven't been able to comment.

I'm still not thinking about the C word - I've got a holiday to go on first you know (actually I must get round to doing my cards as it will be too late when we get back).

Congratulations for the mensh on Ken Bruce this morning Keith and baby George. I always give a whoop when I hear the name of somebody I know.

Weather wise, we have light snow forecast for Saturday but this has changed since yesterday when it said there was going to be sleet tomorrow...

Debs, if you get the chance to catch up/lurk, hope the new job is going well.

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

Hi Chris: oooh, I could not live for even a single day without hot water or central heating! Hope the problem is resolved today!

A little weird, I would think, to be recording a programme today that won't be shown until after Christmas ... but, hey, that's showbiz!

Enjoy your hot shower!

C xx

It's forecasted that it might snow tomorrow afternoon here - it's a little concerning as I'm driving myself and two of my colleagues to Stoke tomorrow for a meeting - I don't want to get stuck somewhere in bad weather.

If you thought I was excited about CiN on Thursday (and I guess Friday before we got to the Beeb) well Christmas is like that but worse lol.

Ooooh Hannah - if you're off to Stoke wave at me and Nic as you pass Cannockshire!

csn - I will head to the pharmacy after work for some good old fashioned cough syrup. You know - the stuff that tastes like creosote and makes you sleep for 8 hours non stop! Or is that Ouzo ....?

Chris, enjoy your hot shower. I have to admit, you can't beat a good shower. Hot and steamy in the winter but icy cold in the summer. Lovely!

Christmas cards ..... thanks for the mental note mtd. Need to get ones-self in gear for sure!

Deevs
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Morning all

I get very excited about Christmas, I love it.

csn. xx

I sat in front of the TV yesterday and made like 11 homemade cards to send out to different family members. Now need to work on presents argh!

Deevs - will be sure to :)

I tried making my own cards 2 or 3 years ago. I spent so much money on the bits and bobs, and it took an absolute lifetime to do, so I will definitely be sticking to shop-bought ones in the future!

x

CLP - I too have socks on today that go up to me knees, it's that cold down here by t'sea. Hope you get your boiler fixed soon and enjoy your hot shower!

Deevs - hope you feel better soon. It was thanks to a recent barking coff that I did my back in again - it really is a pain, isn't it?!

jillygoat

Hi all
In am at uni again and am bored as the lecturer is sooooo boring

Deevs get some syrup down ya one is named like me boy

I have had some good news about 20mns ago but not allowed to say anything until Thursday

Still on the cloud

Clp you can't beat a good shower. Can't do cold so hope the snow doesn't make a visit.
Right better Listen

Deevs - I can send pictures of mine - I can start now and deliver at CIN next year hehe.

Back to the spreadsheet that will be the death of me ttfn

Good Morning CLP & Everyone.

A very bright but cold day here in Wirral, going colder as the day goes on.

Nooooo!!!!! No hot water Chris!

I had plenty of hot water but no cup of tea this morning. I've been on a 14 (now almost 16) hour fast, nothing but water, because of blood tests.

I'm now enjoying my first lovely cup of tea soon to be followed by two pasties and more tea.

You'll have to be a good actor to pretend Christmas is over Chris and you'll need to look a bit fatter.

MM x

Marjie, enjoy your cups of tea, hope it all went well.

Off to hairdressers now for the afternoon.

csn. xx

Hello guys. .


Crikey a blog post by me this time of day. ..


Snow this week hey. . I love snow want it by the bucket load. ...

Hows evryone doings? ??

love billie xxxx

KKS - without giving too much info away (in case another student's blogging too!!) which Uni are you at?

jillygoat

CLP fat. .. Never. .. He naturally trim. .. Thats coz he happy and got the bestest life he deserves xx


billie xxxx

CLP enjoy the hot shower. .. Xxxx

Hi Billie.

CLP is naturally slim but if he's going to pretend it's after Christmas he'll need to wear something which makes him look fatter, maybe two t-shirts under the shirt.

MM xxx

jillygoat meercat i am at Ipswich!!!!

Billie if I get snow I will send it your way

Just a quick Hellooooooooo from me.

I seriously hope that the snow that has been forecast is only a light dusting. The very mention of the word makes me feel quite ill.

I know some of our more Northerly bloggers have had some this winter already. Take care, anyone that has to be out in such awful conditions. I'm just off to load the boot with essentials.

Roll on Spring. On a 'lighter' note, its only 4 weeks till the shortest day.

For that very reason, a big HURRAH!

MTF, who is walking around scratching her head in confusion!(I just know that November the 23rd is a significant date, but cant think why!.xx)

Afternoon all,

CLP a hot shower is a must and the price is not too high!!!!

I have not been great recently (although CIN really helped) and today my GP has signed me off work for a couple of weeks so I shall be around quite a lot.

Hannah - you are really creative with your cards - I wish I had that skill.

Kandks - hope uni is passing quick


Deevs - when does the new job start? Good luck anyway aand I hope your sore throat is improving.

Catch you laters x x

Yes please. . Snow this way ta xxxxx

hope you guys good. ..


Dunno about MTF.

Dont think CLP would look fat in five shirts and jumpers. .

Sumo wrestling suit maybe lol xxx

billie xxxx

Hi everyone,

Lovely and sunny and dry, but cold here in Ayrshire.

Had a lovely week off last week and our couple of days away were great, went a 10 mile walk on Tuesday and a 12 mile one on Wednesday, but still managed to put weight on, can't be anything to do with the cooked breakfast every morning, the 4 course meal every night or the bottle of wine now could it?

The hotel had radio 2 on in the dining room in the mornings so it was great to listen to CLP whilst having breakfast.

Well done to everyone who helped out with CIN, by the look of the photos you all had a blast (hard work too though).

Far too many posts to catch up on since I have been off work, hope you all have a good day.

X

Gail.

Oh forgot to say, when we left Pitlochry we drove to Braemar and when we went past Glenshee it was snowing and there was a light covering on the ground, it was lovely but when we went down out of the mountains, it was just pouring with rain - as usual.

Going to see Heaven 17 tonight, looking forward to it!

X

Gail. (again)

I know a good plumber CLP!

Hope all are well.

Thunder

Billie.

CLP could wear horizontal stripes to make him appear fatter on screen as opposed to vertical stripes!

MM xxx

Cathmel - what new job? I should be so lucky. Been looking for months now and nothing on the horizon, and it really is starting to get me down now if I am honest.

x

Afternoon each

Couldn't do without my shower and central heating Chris, in fact the heating's on now - it's bloomin' cold out there.

I've now got the wrapping paper and tags so I can start wrapping those pressies - I'm so impressed with myself.

Snow forecast here for tomorrow too.

Hope you feel better soon Deevs.

Gail, sounds like a lovely holiday.

Right, back to the Equality Act.

xxxx

Question is, Anne, have you got anything to wrap up??

Was without hot water for a few days last month myself, CLP, so I know exactly how you feel! Still, it was a good excuse to go to the gym. In that respect, I could do with it again!

Deev, guess there's not much around at this time of year (and particularly this year) but hope something better comes along for you x

Cathmel, hope you're feeling better soon, and the bit of time away from work does you good. I'm feeling a bit like I'm on a treadmill at the moment with it, but hoping to slog on til Christmas. Am I allowed to say the C word yet by the way?

Hannah J, nice to 'meet' a fellow card maker! I've done around 10, but still a way to go with them - keep waiting for inspiration but it's sorely lacking so far...

AF x

AF - I have those card label thingies that are metallic and come in random shapes - I have lots of stars so keep coming up with a fab star pattern (each card is different - it's easier that way hehe)

Afternoon :-)

I don't really have anything to say today - other than `I don't really have anything to say today', obviously. And that April 29th next year is a public holiday thanks to Wills and his missus to be. Huzzah!

Huzzah! And it runs into May Bank Holiday Monday ...... potentially a lovely long weekend off work!

x

I has alot of time for HRH William. .. He is down to earth. . Like his mum was xxxx


billie xxxxx

Well done Wills & Kate - better still, 29th April 2011 will be my 50th birthday so I'll have the day off - woo hoo!!!!! I was wondering whether to come into work that day, now I don't have to decide, he he.

jollyjillymeerkat x

Jilly - it's 2 days after my 25th

Did you know that because of the extra bank holiday there's a 4 day week (the friday is Good Friday) then a 3 day week (Easter Monday and Wedding) then the week after it's a 4 day week because of the may day!

Afternoon all,

Hope all's well where ever you are :-D

Personally i can't til the 30th April because by then it'll all be over and we can start to live normal lives again :)


Billie,

His mum wasn't down to earth. She didn't even know what planet she was on :(

Anyway on a side note . . had a call from a bloke trying to flog me some advertising space and when he finished he said have a good w/e . . . .it wasn't until i'd put the phone down that i realised it was ONLY Tuesday *sigh*

Steve :-D

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Then 2nd left!!!!
Or is it right????

Soz a waz just giving someone directions on 'ow ter find Smith's in the me local shopping complex... apparently they'e off ter buy a map!!!!!!!!

Greetings Of Nice Ter CLP & ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP - Am most sorry ter 'ear of the shower being inoperatative & the 'eating!!!!!!!
Why oh why if yer boiler is gonna go ape does it 'appen on the eve of when we're gonna get our first snow of the year or when yer about ter record a tv show.... 'appens ter me all the time!!!!!!!!!!
That's why ave got a book called DIY Made Easy!!!!!!!!

My advice... Just in case if there's no shower or INDEED the shower at the studios in inop too... buy some baby wipes & deodorant spray... works for me pal!!!!!!!!!!

Bye!

PS A was in a supermarket 2 'ours ago & as a was about ter leave on came the most nice tune a banged on the blog yesterdee... the one R2 are not playing!!!!!!
Even the supermarket's are playing it!!!!!!

CLP, yer could use it as yer 8.04am opener termorrow!!!!!!!

Bye again!

Have just been out to the shops and the gritters are out in force - Bums. And I see on FB that Rothiemurchus (next door to Aviemore) are predicting -17 tonight. I want to hibernate.

xxxx

Annie,

David is on earlies this week and is expected to be out gritting every morning before his normal shift, it's bloody cold!

X

Gail.

Oh poor David Dozy.

And I have to head to that blessed bridge in the morning. I'll listen to the roads report first!

xxxx

Actually, when I read that post back it sounds as though I am saying poor David as he is "expected" to be out gritting, but I meant that the weather is expected to be cold, he doesn't mind at all, it's his job and he loves the overtime pay.

X

Afternoon CLP and tout le monde, hope the lack of hot water situation has now been remedied! I had boiler breakdown over the summer (thank goodness not when I needed to have the heating on too) and was very grateful to have boiler cover from my gas and electricity supplier!

I don't normally make Christmas cards but I have done this year. I've used a photo that I took on Christmas Eve last year of the Winter Wonderland in the centre of Edinburgh (in the snow) and used mounts from the "footwear" chemist. I'm only sending these handmade ones to friends abroad, in Sweden, Canada, and NZ as printer ink aint cheap!


Just had a peek at the weather forecast and there's sleet for tomorrow then proper white stuff at the weekend! Glad I stocked up on de-icer

Hope you've al had a good day.

Rx

Hiya all

First night of the school play so ready with the taxi service!

It is chilly isn't it? Has been bright today but drizzling now. Don't suppose we'll get any of the white stuff yet but i think it could be icy!

The road/lane up into our village will be fun in the snow I think!!

Rosie, Your cards sound really pretty - I can just imagine your picture

Mine are really minimalist - I would say i was being trendy but it makes it easier to do lots of them!

Thought of something else then but....................nope, it's gone! Marshmalllow for brains today

Sezza xx

Bet that makes a lovely picture Rosie. Am going into Edinburgh in a couple of weeks to have lunch in the Outsider with oldest son, then hitting the Christmas market.

Dozy, I still feel sorry for David - getting up in the dark and going out into the cold.
xxxxxx

PS, can't remember who said on here they'd sent me a friend's request on FB. I have 4 people, none of whom I recognise - gie's a clue?
xxxxxx

Hello Annie, I was one of them, and you accepted at the weekend!

Pen xx

Oh good Pen. I read today they might have a cure for Dementia!!!!!!
xxxx

Evening all

Now have hair of many colours!

My house is falling apart, came home to leaking pipes upstairs and downstairs.

Water here, there and everywhere, think its going to be a nightmare of an evening. LOL!

Rosie, your cards sound lovely.

csn. xx

Evening...Brrr!!

I'm looking forward to the white stuff if I've got to try and get to work in it! Especially as Mr JG wants his car back on Thursday until Saturday! Typical!


Annie, if you're stuck, send me a message on FB, and I'll let you know who's who.

Hope the taxi service goes well Sezza!

JG x

What a bummer csn, hope its not too bad.

Ta JG, will do. I still have 2 I don't recognise.

xxxxx

Annie, our friend is here now mending them, but my cooker is in the middle of the kitchen floor.

Think if I can get to the fridge, I will pour myself a glass of wine.

csn. xx

Hi all,

Showers ,Love my shower ,nice power shower and don't do bathing .

Funny isn't it up until last year I would always have to chase our plumber to come and service our boiler .But out of the blue last December he rang us and said your boiler service is due ,you could have knocked me down with a feather .
And yesterday morning at 8-10 AM ,he rang again with the same message ,
wasn't too happy as he woke us as it was my day off.
Now with that ,would you say that we are going through a recession ,or he's just realized to keep what customers he has got happy.

All the talk of christmas cards ,I've written some ,I'm up th the letter J in my file box ,so a few more to go yet ,
Will be doing more a little later on this evening .

Nice to see you Annie ,had missed you the last couple of days.

Dozy ,glad you had a good holibob.

And last of all if you have any of that white stuff floating around you way ,your most welcome to keep it ,I don't mind in the least.

But above all stay safe.

Bids.xxx

PEn ,sorry my love missed you there ,how are you ,not seen you for a while as well.
Are the little ones OK ???

Bids.xxx.

CSN, thank goodness for that. Paddle to the fridge and pour yourself a glass - you deserve it.

Hallo Bids, thought I should stay away after my rant about Strictly - my apologies to all for getting too political.

You're very welcome to the white stuff btw, I'm really scared of driving in it after my experiences last winter.

xxxxxx

Annie and Bids, I'm not going to even attempt to drive my car in it if it does happen! A too powerful for it's own good, rear wheel drive automatic does not a happy story make in the snow!!

JG x

JG, I've decided I'm staying home till February. I'll just knit.

xxxxx

Hello Bids, have been lurking, after dominating the blog on Friday! lol

We are all well, and the littlies, not so little now tho. Just recovered from having two of them overnight at the weekend! Thanks for asking.

Hope you and yours are all well also.

Pen xx

Annie ,if you can't have a rant with us who can you with ,Love you just the way you are ,and don't go changing .

JG ,me neither if It snows I'm getting the maintenance chap from work to pick me up ,I have already for warned my boss,and if it's turns out like last year I just might think about retiring .

Just watch how you go Jg .

Bids.xxx

Bids - retiring means nothing!!!!! Did that and I'm still out twice a week at dawn.

And thanks for your comments about my rant. Was brought up in NE England where people had nothing and then worked with young people in the 80's who also had bugger all. Am biased - sorry.

xxxxx

Pen ,yes we are fine thanks ,did read the posts late friday as MR B and I had a nice late supper and enjoyed CIN ,love to listen during the day and watch in the evening ,And didn't these lovely people here do well.

Her too not so Small now ,no 1is over six foot and doing well playing Rugby ,no 2 is the computer expert and bless him no 3 is doing well with his football ,scored a hat trick for his team the other week ,hes been the goaly for ages and did welll ,but even out on the field he,s doing well .

As you can see I'm proud of them ,sorry to go on ,bet you wished you'd never asked now .LOL.

Bids.xxx.

Annie you have to say it as you see it . Hats off to you for speaking out ,when are you up for election .LOl.

Retiring ,my boss wont let me and there doesn't seem a time that I can ,but on the flip side of the coin we have a good life style ,Mr B has his beer and tot of whisky everynight and we have a bottle of wine most nights ,But I have my own Money which I can call the shots with .And my holibos .

Bids.xxx.

Bids - me for Prime Minister??? Now that would be interesting.

Your life sounds good - enjoy.

xxxxxx

Thanks Annie ,yes I'll vote for you .Where do I put my cross .

Right ,off now to write some more cards ,back later ,might even see my mate Stacy tonight .

Bids.xxx.

Aw Bids, ta muchly.

I have no cards yet - am awaiting them from Asthma UK, but I've got M&S wrapping paper and tags and, yes AF, I do have pressies to wrap, so I'm with you Bids.

xxxxx

Back again,

I'm pleased with how the cards have turned out. I was standing with my back to the National Gallery, looking over East Princes St gardens, the ice rink, Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel, and the big wheel.

The wheel is now up Annie... will you be going for a spin?

Rx

Rosie, you'll not be getting me up there child, but I'll wave to you.

xxxxx

I'll be going on it, I love the big wheel, especially when the guys spin the cars around!!

Rx

Rosie, you are certainly braver than me!! Nothing will ever get me in one of those wheels again, after the London Eye trip!!

JG x

PS, must get my tea on!

Not pasta again JG? ??? lol xxx


hiya. . How is everyone? ??

Billie xxx

I loved the London Eye JG! There is now one in Liverpool and I'm dying to go on it the next time I'm home

Rx

Rosie, I walked past the London Eye with Deevs and Beez. That was enough!!!!

xxxxx

I'm with Rosie on this one!

Loved the London Eye and I'd even have gone up in the window cleaning basket with Chris - I think!!

Sezza xx

I've been on it twice, the second time it was December, and had been a sunny day. We went on in late afternoon, as the sun was starting to go down behind the Houses of Parliament etc. It was gorgous

Rx

......when it is so cold outside!!! (Honestly!)

BOGOF pizza night, got offered a free lollipop too!

Evening all.

MTF.xx

OOops maybe that didn't work!

MTF.xx

Lets try again..

MTF.xx

Sezza, are you mad, woman?? Window cleaning basket?

xxxxx

Help, I cant change my moniker!

MTF.xx

Hiya MTF. ..

Any pizza going spare? ?? love pizza xx

lol

hows you? ??

billie xxx

Now?

Maybes they no likey you changing moniker? ??

Otherwise? ????????

Billie xxx

Sometimes I wonder Annie!!

MTF Are you ok there?

Billie, Any snow yet?

Sezza xx

Looks like the wind has changed and I am stuck with this forever, off next door to see if I can shake it off!!!!

Back in a mo.

MTF.xx

MTF You done the thing of going up to the top and clicking on the arrow then settings and changing your display name?

Otherwise, I don't know?

btw do you think Kirstie Allsop will come and be my sister? I'd love to play crafts with her

Sezza xx

Snow not arriving till tommorow nite. ..And on saturday and next week

weather channel says it and met office too xxxx

hopefully it helps? ??

Billie xxxx

Helloo

I've just managed to change mine MTF. Mainly because I was miffed yesterday morning that my golden oldie was played but not for me!

Suits me though and always has - well that what me Mam and Dad would say as they used to play it to me all the time as it was the one song I would nod off to apparently.

Sus xx

.... when it is so cold outside. LOL!

This is what the guys in the pizza place said to me tonight.

(it had better work this time. Grrrr!)

MTF.xx

Maybe we all ought to have a laugh and change monikers? ??

Whaddya say? ?

billie xxxx

Well, that is it then.

What the guys said and was going to be my new moniker was...

Stacey, your smile is so warm!!!

I'm going off to sulk.

MTF.xx

I might have cahnged my once too often Sezza.

Now I'm being punished for it.

MTF.xx

Ooh Sezza I think I draw the line at the window cleaning basket!!

Rx

Aww but we all know you as MTF XXXXX

so no worries xxx

billie xxx

Yeehaa.

MTF.xx

MTF maybe the beeb likes you just as you are now?

We just like you whatever you are called xx

Susan x

well that just proved me wrong as usual lol

S xx

Well, I bet your Mum warned you when you were little - be careful or the wind will change and you'll stick like that!

xx