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Morning Chris.

Spare a thought for those of us travelling in and around Glastonbury today, that aren't going to the mud bath!

MTF.xx

Morning Chris and bloggety chums!

I'm really tired today after a late night at the rubbish pub quiz, so no CLP to dunk me into the day was a bit of a shock to the system. I think I enjoyed Simon and Jamie's hour between 7-8 this morning but really,really missed the banter and va va voom that Chris and the team deliver faultlessly every morning.

Loads to do today as my business venture is becoming more of a reality. Excited. Scared. Daunted. Delete as applicable! All of the above?!?

Looking forward to watching the Beeb highlights of Glasto (sorry Sezza!), particularly the Friday night line up of U2 and Morrisey. Wowser!!

Right, I think a strong cawfeeee is called for. And I would literally run through hoops of fire for a bacon buttie right now ....

Onwards, and indeed upwards.

Deevs
x x x

Chris.

I am looking forward to listening to you and Zoe later.

csn. xx

The bloggggggg seems to be coming back. Woohoo.

Loving the 2day. Jamie and Simon this morning were excellent...

Good Morning CE & Everyone.

A lovely sunny day here on the Wirral peninsula.

Five hours is a long time Chris so I think that you should do both, spend some time in the gym and then have a massive fry up. You'll end up with the same amount of calories.

Looking forward to listening to you and Zoe at 12.00 while I'm eating my sarnies!

MM xxx

Enjoyed listening to Simon and Jamie.

I loved Jamie singing.

csn. xx

My brain hurts!

I don't know when I am at!

Is it bed time or coffee time?

Nice music though!

Sezza xxx

Absolutely hating 2day. Changed stations for the rest of it.

It started off well, then I turned on the radio at my favourite station Radio 2, only to find Janice Long on the radio (some one would have to put a gun to my head for me to listen to her normally), so I guess this is what the 2day is all about?

Janice Long is the last person I would listen too and if I wanted to listen to her I would, but I make the choice not too, now Radio 2 is breaching my human rights, so I will take the only action possible and turn to another station....

Hi Chris

Woke this morning looking forward to hearing your show after a week in Crete and what do I find? You're not there, the schedule is up the swanny and Jonny's been away on a mystery trip somewhere! What is going on? I've only been away for a week and the world as I know it doesn't seem to exist anymore!

Shobbs and LCD, it is very strange isn't it!

Not sure I like everything but at least there's only an hour of each bit then something new comes along

I'm liking Johnny Walker and Joe Brown at the moment - two old professionals and some very good tunes!

Lynne, don't worry, it'll all be back to normal (?) tomorrow!

Sezza xxx

Morning all

I am also enjoying Johnnie Walker and Joe Brown. I'm taking the rough with the smooth, after all it's only an hour for each programme!

Off to find the ark!

Pen xx

ps Chris, a massive fry up - the only way to go.

Morning All,

I'm loving 2Day, people just need to embrace it for what it is. We all become such creatures of habit and heaven forbid if someone disrupts our normal routine. I would much rather have had Claudia than Vanessa but never mind. It should be a fun day, if not a little confusing!!

It just goes to prove what a diverse radio station Radio 2 is and I guess that's the point :)

Chris, I hope by now you've come to your senses and had the fry up.

Happy Hump Day

AliB
xx

Hi everyone,

Great to hear CLP on with Simon and Jamie this morning, their hour and between 6pm and 7pm will probably be all I will get to hear of 2day but I think it's a great idea.

Haven't been posting as I haven't got anything of interest to say but I have been lurking.

Have a good day everyone.

X

Gail.

Whoop Whoop - WHAM - How come I know every word to this song, but can't remember much of what I learnt at school??

AliB
xx

This Tainted Love you've given..... .. . . . I'm straight back to the school disco - 18th Birthday Party!

Now this is my bit of the day!

Ta muchly Zoé

Sezza xxx

Aaah, Joe Brown, not Brand! Doh!!

MTF.xx

Sezza, I am right there with you - that was probably the best 30 mins of radio in a long time IMHO. I was chair dancing and raising my hands in the air...LOL.

Thanks indeed Zoe


AliB
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Now Chris is playing my anthem :(

AliB
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Ali, great song.

csn. xx

Loving 2Day! Thnks for a great hour Chris and Zoe!
Only challenge is what about Wimbledon??!! hoping the rain comes and stops play so I can continue listening - would rather listen live than on the IPlayer later! Keep rocking x

Chris and Zoe, great show. xx

Hello and welcome Nicki.

csn. xx

Why oh Why are you and Zoe Ball still on Radio 2. Surely we have better talent than you 2 to chose from.

Only one criticism of today's show - not long enough. I know you are squashed for time though, so am glad for what we did get, thanks.
Completely off the topic, and feel abit taking advantage, but can you help me out? .
Can you remember a song in the 80s that was similar to Bruce Springsteen - it might have even been by somebody in his band. The video was of the band sitting around having drinks and playing guitars and the guy wore a bandana. It sounded like the Springsteen song Glory Days. I have a feeling it was around the time of Belinda Carlisle's Mad About You song. I can't remember any of the words, or the tune, crazy I know. Any ideas? I have this song on a mixed tape, which is back in NZ in storage, so cannot access it and it's driving me mad, not being able to remember. You seem to be well versed on the 80s front, so any help (or anybody else who's reading this)?

Hi everyone:

Have been trying all day to get on the blog, but am always told there is "a problem". Hope this gets through!

Now, I know this is a bit of sweeping statement, but I think 2Day will be as unexpected a hit as Live Aid was. No-one expected Live Aid to be the fantastic experience it was, and on a much lower scale, I think we'll look back at 2Day in the same way.

Or, maybe it's just me!

Loved Simon and Jamie this morning (and I thought it was lovely when Chris popped in) and also heard a bit of Jo and Vanessa, neither of whom I ever hear, and I thought they were terrific. Bill Kenwright was fabulous - and of course I was crying listening to "Tell me it's not true".

Can't wait to listen again, to all of it!

C xx

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Afternoon,

Hello to the newbies popping in.

There seem to be very mixed opinions about 2Day, which of course everyone is entitled too.

It's raining here, as long as it stops by the time I have to walk home I don't mind. It must soon be time for an afternoon brew :)

Chrissie, It's funny that you said you thought it was lovely with Chris popping in this morning, csn thought the same as you. Personally I thought it was rude of him, as Simon and Jamie didn't have much time and he high jacked some of it with waffle about Wimbledon and The Edge. It would seem that our friends over the other side thought the same. It's a good job that we don't all like the same things as it would be a sad world :)

Right kettles on - what's everyone having?

AliB
xx

#24 - Nils Lofgren??? Bruce's guitarist.

Hi AliB: I know what you mean - it could have been construed that Chris was "butting in" but you know, I just didn't see it that way. Of course, I have not heard all of 2Day's broadcasts (see what I did there?!) but it would seem there has been a lot of people "popping in" to other people's shows. I don't think for one second Simon Mayo (winner of a Gold Sony) or Jamie Cullum (musician extradonaire) were affected at all by Chris's witterings. It all seemed such good craic.

But, yes, it would be a very sad world if we all liked the same things. As for our friends on the other side (which I have not read), they are entitled to their own opinion, just as I am entitled to mine.

Thank goodness there's room for everyone on the good old World Wide Web.

If the kettle is still on, can I have a hot toddy - it's freezing here!

C xx

Ali, a cup of tea would be nice.

Hi Chrissie, chilly here too.

csn. xx

I have really enjoyed 2day today. Bit disappointed that some bloggers have just come on to have a pop at it.

I have had the chance to listen to some other presenters that I would not necessarily listened to or even chosen to listen to.

I do get the feeling that our Mr Evans has probably had a lot more to do with this then just be involved, do you think he may have been the ideas man. I think so.

Anyway well done Radio 2. Keep it up. :-)

Hot toddy and tea coming up :)

Chrissie, you are quite right it's a good job we are all entitled to our own opinion, as they say "one person's trash, is another person's treasure".

AliB
xx

Ali, that saying is so true.

csn. xx

Hmph. I give up. I hot "post comment" and it just disappears.

TTFN til the blog's mended.

Deevs

:-(

Tony and Trevor are so playing my kind of music! Fab, more more more please

Hello.

Enjoying listening to Tony and Trevor.

Deevs, the blog wouldn't let my posts through the other day.

csn. xx

hiya - testing testing
posted a long blog about TT, my adventures and comments - nada, zilch, rien!!!

I am alive blog buddies!
debs
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Cheryl: the blog has been a nightmare today - took me hours to get through! I know this going to sound absolutely crazy ... but make sure you are signed in!

cockneybird: I just could not agree more: I think CE is much more than a cog in the wheel at R2. I would not be surprised if he was one of the main contributors to the idea of 2Day. The man is a genius, even though lots of people don't think so ... and it's ok for them to have their opinion!

C xx

Cockneybird, I agree with you.

I have really enjoyed listening to all the different presenters today.

The show that is on at the moment is great.

csn. xx

Hello all

I am now looking forward to Jools Holland at 6pm.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

csn. xx

BreezyK It could have been Nils, as suggested earlier, but I think Little Steven (Stevie Van Zandt) is a more likely option. Either him or Southside Johnny. I think the former, though. Check this out...

Hi all

I'm not convinced about 2day. The concept is fine but I agree it should probably be done on a bank holiday so that you could appreciate the whole day rather than the bits that were on when you usually listen. In my case it was the second half of Simon and Jamie (not totally into Jazz in the morning, it was a bit slow until CE popped in), a bit of Vanessa and Jo (again poetry is an acquired taste and is OK at the appropriate time - not when driving.....) and finally 10 minutes of comedy - which I did enjoy and wish I had left work earlier to listen to more.

Great to see some newbies, please stay and comment occasionally.

Hugs to all (((()))))).

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

I love listening to Jools Holland, great show.

Hi mtd.

csn. xx

Annie, hope you're listening to Ruby Turner.

csn. xx

Deevs

Agree with Chrissie, make sure you are logged in! I wasn't this morning, but the box appeared at the bottom so I thought I was and it kept telling me that they were having trouble posting my blog. So after writing it three times I gave up!! Then I realised I wasn't actually logged in.....doh !

Right off to a church AGM, closely followed by a Church Meeting! Deep joy and it could be controversial. I'm taking the minutes so I hope I keep up :)

AliB
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Oh, an hour of Jools with a bit of Clare, Jamie and Ruby!!!

Absolute Heaven!

I've been singing my heart out and dancing round the kitchen!

My thoughts on 2day? OK for a change, loved some bits, not fussed about others, great for a one-off, maybe once a year but I'll be glad to get back to normal 2morrow!

Early night tonight Chris!

Sezza xxx

evening peeps
2day has been a bit of a mixed bag for me.
I did enjoy Simon and Jamie - the half hour I heard but I prefer familiar songs that are a bit more lively to keep me awake on the drive to work.

Busy then and didn't hear much early on but caught the 2nd half of Johnny and Joe then a gap and the end of Chris and Zoe and enjoyed the music but the 'waffle' got on my pip a bit.

Some of Michael Ball and David Jacobs - loved that laid back stuff but the best bit of the day for me was Tony Blackburn and Trevor Nelson. I sang along on the drive home to all but one track (didn't know it). Sadly missed the last concert bit.
Is it available to watch listen again? I will have to look.

off to wash up tea plates and have a cuppa.
ttfn, Crumpy xx

Evening all,

I did miss my usual show this morning as you know just where you are and in that order .I'm normally in the car as pause foe thought is on and getting to work as Ken Bruce comes on.
Must admit Chris does get you going in the mornings.

I did get to hear a little of David Jacobs ,his voice never changes ,just a tad older maybe but still so lovely.

Also heard some of Ken Bruce and Bob Harris ,what a great duo,they complemented each other very well.

My favorite though must be Tony Blackburn and Trevor Nelson,,chatty ,funny and they played my favorite music ,my era .

Not listened to Jules Holland ,must admit not really fond of him at all.

Radio 2 Day ,has I think proved that it caters for a wide range of people and their tasted whatever it may be.

Bids.xxx.

Actually didn't think I'd get there ,that was my third attempt.

Bids.xxx.

PS and forgot that there is now a delay with the postings .Grrrrr.

Hi Bids, think Tony and Trevor were my favorites today too.

csn. xx

Csn ,yes I took me back to summer time in the park ,and those were the days when you could hear the words that they were singing.
I like to catch him on Saturdays ,with his charts .
and such a chaming guy to boot.

Bids.xxx.

That is very true Bids, I listen to him too on Saturday afternoons too.

I think we might be showing our ages now.

csn. xx

One to many too's there.

csn. xx

Evening Chris and all,
I only got to hear bits and pieces of 2day, was lucky enough to
hear all of the hour of you and Zo, I thought it was great, really enjoyed it,
I for one would love to hear more of Zoe on radio 2.
Had three of boywonders friends over for tea for his 9th birthday today
There was much hilarity over the pronunciation of 6 in German. I didn't know it was sex either.!!
Off to the Sat and Sunday of Hard Rock calling this weekend. Highliht will be seeing Stevie Nicks on Sunday. A life long ambition achieved. And if my specially prepared missile lands at Jon Bon Jovi's feet on Sat, who knows, i might achieve another!!!! Woo hoooooooo.
Both my sisters are over for it, some session to be had!!
Breezyk. Gaaaaah, that's gonna drive me mad now, I'm sure it was Lil Steven, I can even see him dancing around in the vid, cannot think of the song tho.
T xxxx

I am going to say good night to you all.

Mr CSN has been working very long hours over the last few months, so very early mornings and very late dinners.

Sleep well and take care.

csn. xx

CSN ,I shouldn't worry too much about your too's as it's been all about 2's today.

It's been a different sort of day, and got people talking and thinking about what we like and what we actually do listen to .It's nice to step out of the box now and again.

Right I'm off now for another earlyish night.

So it's good night from him and it's good night from me .

Take care and God Bless .


Bids.xxx.

Thank God 2day is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never heard so much drivle and crap music in one day before.
Sorry Chris I mised your show with Zoe I am sure it would not have been such a durge

Evening all, well its good to see the various views re 2Day, its even brought this lurker out onto the blog again! I enjoyed most of what I heard and agree that an annual version would go down well. Its good to nudge the usual routine once in a while, think there will be lots of 'listening again' ...
By the way, I just wanted to say thanks for the blog, CLP, I've got some lovely bloggy pals from coming here, so here's to bloggy pals past and present on 2Day, cos R2 is about you too!

AnnieOakley xxx ( another year older and no wiser!)

Greetings Of Niceness Ter CLP & ALL....

Bingo Star 'ere.... Coming To You From Bangkok....

CLP - Soz ave noot been able ter blog much lately.... Am just so crazy bust lately... Seriously am crazy busy.... Not that that 'as stopped me from doing a quick bit of lurking.... A was so upset when there was rumours of the end of yer blog..... But am so 'appy ter find out The Blog is VERY much going ter continue ;-))))))))) :-))))))))

CLP, yer wrote 'The Blog U-Like'..... In Thai 'A-Like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'

A do.... CLP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talkin' of which a might be saying 'A-Do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' ter a beautiful Thai babe soon..... More detials te rfollow when a get time ter blog..... But at the monet am single 'andedly trying ter work 15 'our days..... demolish me ceilings.... Bang in new ceilings..... And create a loft conversion...... All whilst popping ter Thailand ter see me 'special one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Maybe know, sorry now, yer understand why a can't blog much even though a water.... a NEED ter.... butta can't..... me ceiling 'as ter come first!!!!!!!!

But the great thing is when things calm down for me.... then the fact the blog will still be 'ere.... then awill be 'ere too.... Enjoying/ joining in in the most nice CLP blog!!!!!!!

Gotta go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS CLP - Don't know what yer on about above.... yer say terdee yer on the radio at lunchtime..... 'ere in Bangkok yer start yer show at 12.30 lumchtime everyday..... Thai time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tatty bye all!!!!!!!!!!

xxxxxxx@@@@@@@@@@@@@@XXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lahhhhhhhhhhh gorn!!!!!!!!!!! 2U!!!!!

That's a VERY friednly 'goodbye' in 'Thai!!!!'

Yep, I'm logged in ...

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Good morning all,

Morning Chris ,back to normal today and it's been interesting to read all the posts and peoples views. I even popped over to see the gang next door and they were discussing the issue.

Lovely sunny day here on the south coast ,the sun is up and they sayb it's gooing to be a lot warmer by the w/end.

Pen, sorry forgot to say ,have a lovely day today at the tennis ,looking forward to you reporting back to us.

Bingo, nice to see you ,I can imagine that you are busy what with your new house and a girlfriend that lives on the other side of the world.you must be bandjaxed.

Right just time for another cuppa before I start my day.


Take care all....Bids.xxx.

Deev ,

Hi hun ,didn't see you slip in there .hope thigs are going Ok for you !!!

Bids.xxx.

Morning Bids, Deevs and everyone.

Lovely sunny day here too.

Bingo, lovely to see you and glad you're ok.

Pen, have a lovely day at the tennis.

Hope you all have a good day.

csn. xx

Morning all!
Just had the modern day equivalent of the rag and bone man in my garage - I pulled them over when I saw them drive up our street to take my old cooker - also gone: old office chair, broken fan, electric and non electric never used scooters, broken rowing machine etc! Like magpies - hilarious! Now I've got so much space in the garage there is no excuse for proper tidying it now - can see some trips to the tip at the weekend :-(

Alls well in the debs house - just 2 A level exams left for GD and then peace can reign - thought this mornings pause for thought very apt for this house right now!

Right best get at it
Happy Thursty Thursday everyone
debs
x

Morning All,

It's not too bad a day here, but I have right bad hayfever!!

Music exams in the church today, which is always a thrill....NOT :)

Debs, do you think your rag and bone men would like to come and take away an old photocopier. I've rang two scrap merchants who both said they would come and neither have turned up...grrrr.

Good to read you Bingo xx

Pen, have a lovely day at Wimbles xx

Morning to csn, Deevs, Bids and anyone else who might pop up between me typing this and sending!

Slaters
AliB
xx

CSN

I went to see Jools and his band in Stoke over a year ago and I can say that it was one of the best concerts I have ever been to.

For £36 it was outstanding value and he entertained constantly for 2.5hours and didnt come off the stage in all that time.

Ruby Turner was exceptional and I rocked my socks off with a loud jazz version of enjoy yourself. Absolute brilliance.

If you ever get the chance go and that is same for anyone else who is reading this go and see him, me and other alf werent sure when we booked it but at the end we couldnt stop smiling.

I think Deevs would know that feeling when you have been to a chest thumping, foot stomping, small venue gig.

Loved the Tony and Trevor collaboration yesterday afternoon, should be done again.

bon voyage for now, may pop back later

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I was dissapointed with the languid programm offered at 8.00 wed nearly sent me to sleep again.Good to hear Chris & co. this morning. Had to turn the dial yesterday.