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For Better Or For Worse.

Chris Evans | 09:53 UK time, Monday, 14 March 2011

Sitting in the studio at seven minutes past nine. Santana at full volume, really bad for my ears but fabulous for the soul.

What are you gonna do?

Have a great Monday everyone.

CE

2011

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Comments

  • Comment number 1.

    Morning Chris,

    You can't beat a bit of Santana!

    I am just about to drive to London for the night before we catch a flight to Majorca (Our first visit) for the next ten days! Whoop! Whoop!

    Keep smiling everyone!

    Ketih
    xxx

  • Comment number 2.

    Loved the show by the way!

    I nearly contact you to remind my Other half not to foget out tickets (check!) and passports (check!)!

    Off we go....

    take care

    Keith
    x

  • Comment number 3.

    nineteen minutes past ten and i was listening to Blue, one love, whilst excercising some muscles. the computer crashed and that was the end of that. it was good while it lasted. i'll try again later and fix this baby somehow, how ever it instructs me to, either that or i'll just take my chances and listen to the computer friendly tunes. what else is there to do but enjoy it while you can. Good Morning everyone.

    xx

  • Comment number 4.

    thirty-nine minutes past ten and listening to the the sound of the tortoises moving around in their terrarium and Barney the cat purring.

    Just come back from visit to the Dr. He confirmed that it is the Chicken Pox virus that is still making me feel unwell and that adults take longer to get over it than children. He wants me to have a blood test just to rule out anything else occurring, so bloods on thursday and then see him again Monday and I pray that I feel better by then and can return to work. Feel really bad for being off work for so long.

    Can't beat Santana might have to dig his album out now.

    Huggles to those that need them.

    Keith enjoy your holibobs
    Rebecca morning and good luck fixing the puter

    kks
    xxxxxxx

  • Comment number 5.

    I'm listening to the 11am news (well actually I can hear it playing in the background just not clear enough to hear the headlines which is good some days)

    I caught Santana at 9:07 - only problem whenever I hear that song I wanna get up and dance - today I have a sore throat and am having to work hard - I even missed Popmaster :( (Got 3 on the second round because I caught one question and knew the answer without thinking properly lol) (I'm on a break atm hehe)

    Did you have a good weekend?

  • Comment number 6.

    Hi Chris: what a great experience this morning, listening to you play Santana, and then hear you saying you had just written today's blog! Multi-tasking at its best! xx

    Keith: Hola, and adios! Have a lovely holiday. xx

    Rebecca: good morning to you too. Hope you get the computer sorted - I wouldn't have any idea what to do!

    kks: sorry to hear you are still feeling awful, you poor thing. Try not to feel guilty about being off work, it just can't be helped, you are not well. Hope you see a big difference in the next couple of days. xx

    Hope everyone else is ok - will try to catch up with the weekend activities on the previous blog, once I have completed one or two work-related chores!

    C xx

  • Comment number 7.

    Good Morning CLP & Everyone.

    43 minutes past 11 and I'm listening to It's A Kind Of Magic which is the first of Elaine Page's favourites. I have to say it's one of my favourites too. And so are Elaine's songs, especially Midnight, I Kn ow Him So Well, etc.

    My day is now sorted. In between what has to be done (mundane chores) I will be listening to the sounds of the musicals.

    MM xxx

    PS A nice sunny but cold day here in Wirral!

  • Comment number 8.

  • Comment number 9.

    G'morning Chris, Can you please tell me the name of that utterly brill song you played this morning by Captain Something or Other about Talking or Jabbering Too Much? Want to send it to my Ma-in-Law! Thanks! Karen X

  • Comment number 10.

    Well, just managed to have a quick catch up of the previous blog and first of all just have to say to Gail: I am so, so sorry to hear about Ellie. Lots of love to you and David. xx

    C xx

  • Comment number 11.

    captain sensible - happy talk at a guess from your description karen

    not really here - Baggy

  • Comment number 12.

    I've just read the previous blog.

    Oh I'm so sorry Gail!

    MM xxx

  • Comment number 13.

    Thanks everyone for your comments on here and FB, I am sitting here at work and keep bursting into tears, I just can't believe it, she was such a great wee addition to our family and had settled in brilliantly, we will miss her so much, this weekend was awful, but as people have been saying previously, it could be a lot worse and is for so many people elsewhere.

    X

    Gail.

  • Comment number 14.

    Hi Karen - I think the song you mean was Rabit Rabit by Chas n Dave

    Gail, I said my piece over the other blog - and it is good hearted of you to think of others going through it - but for you - this is important and a very very sad thing to happen.

    And crying is good - better to let the grief out. Once more Big Hugs {{{{{{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}}}}

    I really feel your pain.

    debs
    x

  • Comment number 15.

    Morning all, hope you're well?

    I did it! Finished my first half marathon yesterday in 2hrs 7mins. My knees were totally wuseless for hours afterwards but it was brilliant and despite the pain of the last 3 miles I had a great time.
    Thank you for the good wishes and sponsors, you're great

    bonnet de douche

    KWx

  • Comment number 16.

    Afternoon all

    Beautiful sunny day here.

    I feel really ill today, didn't get much sleep last night, cough, cold and sore throat.

    Gail, I am so sorry to hear your news about Ellie, thinking of you. xx

    Keith, have a lovely holiday.

    Gingembre, well done.

    KandKs, take it easy, hope you feel better soon. xx

    csn. xx

  • Comment number 17.

    wooh- well done ginge

    gail - hugs xxx

    still not here, got an account to reconcile, a bean counters job is never done!

  • Comment number 18.


    Afternoon all,

    Chris Santana just has to be played at full blast!

    Gail - I am so so sorry to hear about wee Ellie. She couldn't have picked a better home for the short while she was here. Lots of love to you and David. xx

    Keith - have a great holiday.

    KKS - hope you feel better soon.

    Gingembre - well done on completing another marathon.

    CSN - sorry to hear you are poorly again, I do hope you feel better soon.

    Baggy - Thanks for your reply. If you are interested in having the surgery please go for a consultation and they will put your mind at rest.

    I had a lovely weekend with my sisters - cried like a baby when the one who lives in Hampshire went back home yesterday. Spent the day with my other sister, we went to see Mama Mia the musical which was fab and then back to her house for homemade steak pie which was yummmmmy!

    First day back at work and it's great not having to wear glasses!

    Take care
    Mary xx

  • Comment number 19.

    Chris

    I now see that you are merely trying to enhance your green credentials.

    Recycle your radio show on the blog.
    Reuse the blog in your Mail on Sunday column.
    Reduce the size of the blog.

    You little old tree hugger you!

  • Comment number 20.

    please may I borrow the ranty pants??

    I have alwasy had Nokia phones, never had an issue with them until the last one - it was as slippery as a fish and so got dropped a couple of times, it stopped working and now Nokia (dispite it still being in warrenty) refuse to fix it and I'm being charge £12 for the privilage of being told they wont fix it if I want my broken phone back

    So now I have no phone that works (other then a brick which is not a long term solution) and am 12 squid worse off and now my network want me to send the phone to them as I am not due an upgrade for 12 months as it was a two year contract

    moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • Comment number 21.

    and I know in the great scheme of things its not important but with a new handset costing a couple of hundred pounds I am not a happy bunny!

  • Comment number 22.

    Hiya:

    Gingembre: that's a very impressive time - really well done! You must have great strength of character to get through a painful last three miles, but your determination would have seen you through. xx

    CSN: sorry to hear you are not well. Take care, and if you can face it, try some Pulmo Bailley! (you would think I had shares in the stuff!)

    Mary: lovely to see you, and how wonderful that things are settling down for you since your laser eye surgery. So glad you had a lovely weekend with your sisters. xx

    Just to say to everyone who wished my daughter a happy birthday: thank you. xx She had the happiest birthday I have ever seen in her 20 years. Perhaps it is that she is growing up, and appreciates things more, I don't really know. But, yesterday, she was at her happiest - we had a lovely day. Her gorgeous boyfriend bought her (among other things) two tickets for Take That. He is unable to go to TT (he has a very good excuse!), so MsS has asked me to go with her! Very excited!

    Ye gods - just looked at the clock - it's not even three o'clock yet ... what a long day this feels like!

    C xx

  • Comment number 23.


    Baggy - does your house contents insurance cover your phone? Most do these days so it might be work checking.

    Chrissie - thank you. I am so pleased the gorgeous MsS had the wonderful birthday she deserves. How thoughtful of her to invite her lovely mum to join her at Take That.

    Mary xx

  • Comment number 24.

    MWK, thanks, after my service provider have had a look I'lkl give them a call too, at least my phone will be well travelled!

  • Comment number 25.

    15.34 listening to boy2 sing-along-a Jessie J!!!

    KW, Well done for the running - take my hat off to you being able to do that!

    Baggy, good luck sorting the phone out

    Chrissie - tickets sound fab!

    Concerned - For someone who does nothing but critisise, you pay a lot of attention to what Chris is up to

    Gail, I am so sorry to hear about Ellie, I couldn't believe at first it was you lovely rescue pup. She must have had such a happy time with you

    Sezza xxx

  • Comment number 26.

    Thank you Mary and Chrisse.

    Since starting pre school little grandson seems to be getting one cold after another, and kindly passing them all round the family.

    Glad you both had a lovely weekend. xx

    csn. xx

  • Comment number 27.

    Sezza: oooh, I know! I am so excited, but trying to look cool to MsS ... little does she know, but I'll be buying a t-shirt! It's got to be said: Jessie J is really good!

    CSN: yes, the cold just goes round and round once children get to pre-school/primary school. Nothing else for it, get a nice strong hot toddy down you, before bed tonight - for medicinal purposes only!

    C xx

  • Comment number 28.

    Have I landed on an alien planet?

    Can someone point me in the direction of where everyone is :)

    Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 29.

    Searching frantically for the possibility of another new blog....

  • Comment number 30.

    Hello ,I'm here ,jut xxx

  • Comment number 31.

    Hurrah!

    What a big gap between posts!

    You alright Bids?

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 32.

    Hi MTF (and anybody else out there)

    I thought it was a bit quiet myself. Unfortunately, I'm only popping in quickly because it's quiz night tonight - we're on a roll at the moment, we beat the top of the table team last week (this is a local pub quiz league and all of the players on this team are ranked in the British quiz league.......) and the week before that we progressed to the plate final (this is played for by everybody who gets knocked out of the cup in the first round).

    Tonight we are playing what is usually a good team - it depends who they bring along (if one of them is substituted, we may stand a better chance against them).

    I'll pop in later (probably after everybody else has retired).

    mtd ffb xxx

  • Comment number 33.

    Hiya mtd.

    It must be funny going out this time of night, I am usually still at work and looking forward to getting home, then again, its me with the odd working hours. Best of luck at the quiz.

    Just grabbing some dinner.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 34.

    Evening all,
    That should have said just,been catching up on whats occurring with your day.

    Gail I'm feeling for you both right now ,I think you're entitled to feel sad as Ellie was a part of your life albeit for a short time ,It still doesn't make it any easier.

    Crissie ,was thinking of you yesterday ,and so pleased that it all went well for you all .loved the menu ,and Yes I quite agree with you that (aunt Bessie )recipe is great isnt it ,I use that all the time ;>)).

    KK,hope that you get some of your energy back soon ,but you'll have to rest to get it ,take care and look after yourself for those little ones of yours.

    Mary ,lovely to see you and glad to see you back at work ,bet you feel strange witout your glasses .do you go to push them up your nose,bet you do :)).

    Chris ,sorry don't get the show on Mondays ,but will listen shortly.

    And anyone else that needs a {{{hug}}} it's winging it's way right now .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 35.

    Evening each

    Chris, I did my first 100+ mile round trip of the year to look after gorgeous teeny granddaughter. The only plus of side of the early morning trip is listening to the show. We had a great day, although she did bite me!

    Off to catch up.
    xxxxx

  • Comment number 36.

    Haha, you obviously looked tasty Annie.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 37.

    Right, just off to eat and I am being joined by my 17 year old. It will be a treat to have company while I eat.

    Back soon.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 38.

    Hello Annie ,nice to see you .is the weather getting a bit brighter for you yet ,And crumbs you've done quite a journey yourself today .must have had an early start for you then .
    And how are the wee ones doing ,your grandaughter must be growing fast now .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 39.

    MTF, I've got the bruise to prove it too - little devil.

    Gail, how sad for you and David, but you can console yourselves that you gave little Ellie a loving home for a while.

    Chrissie, thank god, another t-shirt to replace the Osmonds. Glad the birthday party went well.

    Mary, how cool is that? No glasses to steam up when you come in from the cold.

    Gingembre, well done you, but be careful of those knees. Hope you're having a long soak in the bath.

    MTD, good luck with the quiz.

    CSN, poor you, hope you feel better soon.

    Too late to say have a lovely holiday to Keith, but I'll say it anyway.

    xxxxx

  • Comment number 40.

    Oops, we crossed Bids.

    Was out at 6.45 this morning, but at least it was light and the snow has melted. Think Inverness and Aberdeen are getting it now. Heard Lyn say the Tomintoul road was closed this morning. Mrs. Mackay and her shovel have obviously retired with Terry Wogan.

    Grandchildren are gorgeous, as always. Teeny granddaughter will be a big sister in the Autumn - hope she's over the biting by then.

    xxxxx

  • Comment number 41.

    Annie ,that is an early start for you which makes it a long day ,pleased to see you haven't any snow and lets hope that ,that is it .

    Little grand daughter will be fine by the autumn,I know it's wrong for them to bite ,but is she teething by any chance .it will be nice for her to have a sibling won't it ,bit dearer for you mind but hey cant take it with you .

    our eldest grand son popped in yesterday to say he was going to Belgium on Wednesday ,so he went off with some spends when he left.

    Bids.xxx

  • Comment number 42.

    Evening all

    9:07pm and all I can hear is my fingers clacking on the keys as I type this and someone flushing the loo downstairs!

    Gail: sorry to hear you news, but what a lovely poem on the last blog.

    I have been good this evening, and the (mint) green blob is looking more like a rabbit with every stitch (well it's got ears now which are a fairly big give away). Thought it would be best to sew straight after tea before I turned the computer on and whiled away the evening online.

    Hugs a plenty to those in need
    Oz

  • Comment number 43.

    Hi oz ,I envy your embroidery as I used to do quite a lot ,but not much lately as I've got arthritis in my hands and they can get stiff and I cant seem to hold the needle like I used to

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 44.

    Evening all, just popping in to say hello, and goodnight!

    Gail, sorry to hear about Ellie, the pic on t'other side is lovely xxx

    Ginge, well done mate :-)

    Mary, lovely to "see" you - can you see me???

    Chrissie, glad your daughter enjoyed her birthday - have a fab time at TT (jealous, moi???) x

    And a big HELLO to Annie, MTF, Bids, MTD, Sezza, CSN and anyone else I've missed :-)

    Tonight's mood is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, just had a lovely chat with my brother who was sounding happier than I've heard in a long time, which was lovely :-)

    On the other, I might've been a bit harsh with a friend. She's a fitness nut who has done some serious damage to one of her tendons (or ligaments or something), but it still thinking of half and full marathons, despite the advice of her physio. Her other friends are all very sympathetic, but I'm afraid I've just told her not to be so stupid and to let herself get better first. I hope she'll take it in the spirit it's intended, and not be offended, but who knows...

    Anyway, off to wind down for the night. Cheery-bye everyone xxx

  • Comment number 45.

    ps Oz, Bids - can't sew to save my life. Buttons is as far as I get!! x

  • Comment number 46.

    Alright flower ,
    nice to see you popping in ,and don't feel bad about telling someone the truth ,you say it as you see it best way ,open and honest ,thats my motto.
    aslo pleased to see said brother is sounding happy ,makes you feel better doesn't it .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 47.

    flower ,but you can make beautiful cards!!!

    bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 48.

    Flower, sometimes straight talking is what is needed to get the point across. I hope for her sake that she listens to you.

    Oz, I cant wait to see the finished product. Keep going, it sounds just lovely. Why is the rabbit green though?

    Well, have just sat and had dinner with my 17yr old and we had a good old natter. My working hours dont always allow for this and it was very nice.

    Like all lads of his age, he is now rummaging for some pudding!!

    MTF.xx



  • Comment number 49.

    Hallo AF, nice to see you.

    MTF, has he got his head in the fridge, with an elbow leaning nonchantly on the door? That used to really irritate me when mine did that.

    xxx

  • Comment number 50.

    Well of course I meant nonchalantly. xx

  • Comment number 51.

    No Annie, he doesn't waste any time browsing, he's straight in there!!

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 52.

    MTF,early night then for you ,thats a rare thing isn't it and nice to be able to have company whilst eating .

    I've had a fair day today ,my usual ap this morning the popped to see a very dear friend that I haven't seen for a while ,then popped in to seeanother friend thats just had an op and that was nice also .

    all in all a very rewarding day ,and I managed to do my little pile of ironing .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 53.

    Its only cos I had an early start Bids. Same old mileage. Today, there was another 3p slapped on the already extortionate petrol prices.

    Its beginning to look really grim.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 54.

    MTF, how right you are. My Monday babysitting is costing me about £15 in deisel - how mad is that?

    xxxx

  • Comment number 55.

    MTF,thats bad news I can do with out ,you'd better go careful or your boss just might be buying you a bike .LOl.you could then always fix your lawnmower to the bike .shall I keep quiet now !!!.

    bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 56.

    AF: haven't sewn a button on in years! Don't really do "practical" sewing ;)

    MTF: I'll stick some pics up on tother side at some point, might be a bit of a motivator if I take a pic every few days. If you have a hunt through my sewing pics up there already you'll find soon to be big sis's sampler. The same rabbit on hers is blue, I've just swopped some of the colours round before starting on this one. Might see if I can find 3 shades of other colours to add into this one to make it a bit different rather than just rotate the main colours round. Basically it's a bright and cheery design with some fairly recognisable animals on it (elephant anyone?) and some teddy bears. Hopefully something they won't be too ashamed to hang on to when they're older.

    Think it's time a mug of hot choc has my name on... and since the cow biscuits don't seem to have had any ill effect from the other night I'll probably dunk a few more ;)

    Oz

  • Comment number 57.

    Thats a lot to find Annie, just to help with the babysitting ( although I know you wouldn't have it any other way, Family come first eh!) its not showing any signs of a let up :(

    Has anyone heard from Bids ;)

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 58.

    I'll go and have a gander Oz.

    Thanks.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 59.

    I've just been doing my daily jigsaw puzzle ,seeing as I like jigsaws I find the daily ones that you can do on line just enough ,that means you don't have the dining room table out of action for aweek .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 60.

    Bids: online jigsaws, what a fab idea :) not come across then, but best not look til this sampler's done ;)

    MTF: be interested to see what you (and others) think of my efforts.

    Oz

  • Comment number 61.

    Stunning Oz, aren't you talented.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 62.

    Oz ,just google Jigzone and it comes up with daily jigsaw and lots more ,I do it most days .hope you enjoy it .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 63.

    Oz ,love to have a gander myself ,but not sure if yuor on My friends list.
    If not maybe if you don't mind MTF could introduce us .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 64.

    Sounds like a plan Bids. I often forget who I know on both sides of the fence, mostly down to my lack of memory and a note of blog vs fb names ;)

    Oz

  • Comment number 65.

    Say the word.....

  • Comment number 66.

    Doh, hang on you two.x

  • Comment number 67.

    Done.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 68.

    Friend request recieved ,many thanks .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 69.

    Hey Mr Chris... short blogs ... twitter preferred maybe.

    I've just tuned in and heard the end of Green guesting on the Radcliffe and Marconie show. Typical have to listen again another time. Any chance that you could play some Scritti in the morning . Haven't heard this on the radio for ages,,,,,



    Seems like everyone is blogging along again today!!! Have a good Tuesday Everybody!

  • Comment number 70.

    Right time for me to go and have a game of cards before I switch off ,so I'll say night night all .

    Take care and God Bless .

    Bids.xxx.

  • Comment number 71.

    You have a good Tuesday too Aokay.

    I dont do twitter, so dont know how much Chris puts on there.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 72.

    Night Bids.

    I'm off in a mo too.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 73.

    Bed is calling me also. You should be able to have a look when you want now Bids. Cheers for that MTF :)

    Night all
    Catch you all further down the blog.
    Oz

  • Comment number 74.

    Night Oz, my pleasure.

    MTF.xx

  • Comment number 75.

    Ello CLP & ALL...

    Bingo Star 'ere...

    CLP Man - A love The Santana (PS What 'appened ter Santanda - came fast went fast?)... Errr where waz a????
    Oh I Yeah....
    The Santana.... love 'im... learned Black Magic Woman on me guitar as it's about the right speed for my play abilities... love the littel riffs 'e goes inter then comes out of them!!!!!!!!!

    And 'e is mad too... everytime a see or 'ear 'im 'e keeps going on about 'is playing is a gift from god.... that's ok but 'e goes DEEP inter about it in a very serious way!!!!!!!!

    But being abit mad is what 'as made 'im beleive in 'imself.... practise & try ter be different from the crowd.... and ultimately bring out The gift from god tha t'e keeps talking about - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!!

    Am with yer Carlos lad!!!!!!!!!

    Soz all not been able ter blog lately.... Ave up ter me neck in it.... preparing for going ter Thailand end of this week.... working extra 'ours at work ter apy for me 'olidee... And me car is in urgent need of repair but a ain't goot time ter fix it.... And in the middle of all me mayhem... Am putting me entry in for The Radio 2 Search For A Stand-Up Comedian Competition.... Which 'as ter be in by 27th March... right when am in Thailand... So gotta get it in ASAP!!!!!!

    Basically.... Ave gotta lotta stuff on me plate.... ter put it inter perspective... me plate is more like a cup saucer.... And am trying ter getta 5 course roast dinner on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Which is why ave gotta go now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Tatty Bye!!!!!!

    PS Terrible events in Japan.... But it's all expected if The Mayans are right about December 23rd 2012... Or is it just another disaster that's always been 'apening on this crazy but very much active plant we live on!!!!!??!!
    One thing a find interesting... The earthquake in New Zealand.... it 'appened in Christchurch.... A coincidence the name or a message from the... otherside???????

    A might try & ask The Sanatana for advice!!!!!!!

    One thing for sure.... it's a BIG dilema.... do a ave me Chrsitmas dinner a week early in 2012.... Or not bother banging up me decorations.... as it'll be a waste of time if the world does end on the 23rd December 2012!!!!!!!

    Soz am getting carried away know, sorry now!!!!!!!

    Nite all!!!!!!!

  • Comment number 76.

    #75 - The temperature at NIGHT, in farenheit, presently in Thailand!!!!!!

  • Comment number 77.

    Morning all from a very murky, misty (or should that be foggy??) West Yorkshire.

    Bingo, hope you have a fantastic time in Thailand - are you going to one place, or travelling around?

    Bids, I do the Jigzone jigsaws on occasion too. Have got myself into mahjong now though! Quite enjoy it now I've figured out the rules...

    Well, it's early doors, so nothing really to report!

    Cheery-bye x

  • Comment number 78.

    Morning all

    Lovely to see you Flower! And no, I don't think you were harsh to your friend - we all need to listen to our bodies: they are like machines and need looking after.

    Gail - sorry to hear about your loss x x x

    Well, I've gone and done an Annie - read and had a catch up and now can't remember anything - doh!

    Couldn't blog yesterday as the office had eyes. Thankfully the eyes are out today so you're lumbered with me .....

    It's damp and foggy here in the West Midlands - not good if you've got curly hair!

    Deevs
    x


  • Comment number 79.

    Hi everyone:

    Well, a wet, wet, wet Tuesday here in Glasgow. Absolutely no chance of my skin being affected by the sun!

    mtd: hope you had success with the quiz. I don't know that I could go out anywhere at 8.20 in the evening - I used to be a real party animal, but now all I can think about is getting to bed early!

    Bids: yes, Aunt Bessie is a regular visitor in our home - she's lovely! Nice to read about your day yesterday - I'm sure your friends really appreciated you visitng them.

    Annie: ah, yes, a new t-shirt will be lovely. But, will it be of the same quality as my Osmonds' one? I think not - not too many t-shirts are Fruit of the Loom!

    AF: hiya - oooh, I know, the thought of seeing Gary in the flesh is very exciting! Even though he'll be about 2 miles away in the huge stadium! Re: your friend, I think you have shown that you are a really good friend in being honest with her. Hopefully she will listen to you - it sounds like she is heading for a major injury. xx

    MTF/Annie: re: you talking about the price of deisel. I have to say, I think it is absolutely horrific - the days of going out for a wee drive are in jeopardy, aren't they?! If my lovely dad was still here he would be saying "take to the streets in protest" but I know I won't do that, but I will moan about it!

    kks: thinking of you - I can see this is a nightmare for you.

    CSN: hope you are feeling a little better today.

    Hope everyone has a good day.

    C xx

  • Comment number 80.

    Chrissie, I went out for a wee drive on Saturday night (I was bored), and ended up doing 60 miles! Will need more petrol sooner than usual :-( xx

  • Comment number 81.

    AF: it's terrible, isn't it? Whereas before you would just get in the car and not even think about it, now it's a real problem. As much as I love this country, I do believe that we are ripped off at every turn!

    Oooh, I think I might be moaning a wee bit today!

    Hiya Cheryl!

    C xx

    P.S. Bingo, have a great holiday!

  • Comment number 82.

    I'm in a moanie mood too ..... not feeling 100% but fighting it. Unsuccessfully at the mo!

    Mini Rant: colleague was off yesterday with laryngitis. She's come back today and can hardly speak. I'm furious and think she should have stayed at home so as not to pass on her germs to the rest of us. Thanks to my bout of not-wellness in Feb, I can't have any more time off ill this year or else I won't get paid, and can ill afford to lose any pay.

    But hey ho!

    Driving: I don't think I do 60 miles in a week - about the only good thing about my job, given that it's a 5 minute walk from the house!

    Deevs
    x


  • Comment number 83.

    Hello there Ms Deev, lovely to "see" you! I'm afraid my trip to work and back is a 30 mile round trip...

    We've just had a travel survey at work, and one of the questions was along the lines of, given the same postal address, what would be your preferred method of travel to work. I know it's not PC these days to say well akshually, I like driving in my car, but I do. And it's just not practical for me to walk or cycle to work!

    AF xx

  • Comment number 84.

    AF

    They did a similar survey when I worked in Local Government dahn in Suffolk, with a view to introducing a green car share/travel policy for Council employees. It was a bit of a non starter from the off really, given the extreme rural nature of the location (the staff and offices) and also the flexi working time arrangements available to staff.

    If anything, it just highlighted how much more needed to be done in terms of public transport and car parking spaces!

    Deevs
    x



  • Comment number 85.

    Cheryl, I completely agree about your colleague coming to work ill. It is just so irresponsible and it really makes me seethe! Of course, the problem is that our bosses don't believe us when we say we are ill, so you have to go back to work, too early, to prove you are not well!

    It's crazy!

    xx

  • Comment number 86.

    Hi all.

    New blog :)

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