Morning Chris

No hangover then? Good one!

I watched Robert Downey Jr (with Ed Byrne and Will Young) and Graham Norton's show last night - he is divine, isn't he?! Smiley eyes. So very important in a man.

Strong coffee in this quarter of Stanglia ....

Deevs
x x x x

Morning Christoph,

Glad you had a good time last night and that you feel all Christmassy. Good to hear that Tash is looking after our feathered friends, that's dedication cleaning their feeders with a toothbrush, make sure she doesn't put it back in the bathroom afterwards!!

Have a good day now.

AliB
xxx

P.S. DRJ is Hawt ;)

P.P.S. HL - GHD's are hair straighteners!

Acquiesce - Que???

MTF, scratching head in bewilderment!

Doh!

I think I meant RDJ is Hawt (although if anyone has the initials DRJ, then I am sure the same applies to you).

AliB
x

Morning All,

Not many more sleeps till Santa now is it? I'm soooo sited!

Got the cake decorated, the min spies in the freezer and the little darlings prezzies all wrapped and hidden - how organised am I?

The plus side is that I can open a bottle of vino callapso every NIGHT the week before Christmas. O joy!!!!

Major brownie points from Mr BL - house tidy, dog shattered (been on a major ramble this morning) and got rid of all of last years junk.

Think i'll put my feet up and relax.

Big Christmas hugs and kisses to all.

BLYipE

Morning Big Chief CLP, et al . .

good to hear you in control and on fine form . . .

now, where's that hangover????

DtM x

Morning Christophe. Yes very Christmassy feeling in the Nic household too i.e. me! Acquiesce - good word!
Cheryl - Still happy then or still tiddly from Sat?

Nic
x

morning all, hope you're well?

brrrrr, bit nippy today h? had to get the woollypully out. No paper delivered either, apparently the newsagents has flooded so being out in the sticks, that's it, no service today from them!
Was planning to get up and go for a run this morning but have ended up in front of tv, 4 crumpets covered in butter and 3 coffee's later I just can't be bothered now!!!
Looking forward to nxt Weds, Baggy's bday too, how cool.

Panto this afternoon, kids can't wait.

Hope your cuppa went down well Christophe

bonnet de douche

KWx

Thanks google, to comply silently.

Howdy y'all.

Trying to be busy, but have to admit a bit of the go slows this morning.

MTF.xx

Good morning, CLP!

How do you manage to discipline yourself to write so much daily?? I must get my finger out and find my time and space to write daily! You’re an inspiration you know!! As for Tash doing the bird feeders, at the suggestion of one of my FB gaming friends I’m going to become a Flylady in the New Year, then I too will be so organised I can clean my poor bird feeders!

Watched an interview with Robert Downey Jr and that other gorgeous gent in the movie - what lovely gentlemen they were!!! Haven’t been to the pictures since Mama Mia, but may have to move myself to go see this one!!

Enjoy your cuppa!

Huggles

Susan

PS Was ACQUIESCE your word for the day? :P

That's a song by Oasis innit!?!?

Shiny, happy, SOBER Deevs
x x x x

BLYipE - can you send Mr BL to the Highlands to declutter our croft, predecease!? I’m sick of it!!!

Gingembre - hope you have your water proofs on the day if it’s that wet!! Enjoy the panto! Oh, yes you will!!!

MTF - thank you - was wondering that myself!!

My guess for the ADVENT calendar - a mouse in a hat … well, you never know!!

Morning all

Good to hear you're all Christmassy Chris.

We are moving back home today from the hotel ;)))). All four of us as Mrs & baby George came out of hospital last night and hopefully the house will be 90% done by Friday

Thanks to all for your concern and congratulations over the last few weeks. It has meant a great deal.

A

Good Morning everyone,

Glad you had a great time last night CLP.

Great news Andy.

Hope everyone else is OK.

X

Gail.

Advent calendar guess - An elephant.

A V. good morning to all

Just couldn't bear it any more, have been an avid reader of all your works for a long time now - I don't know how some of you think of them!! and like so, so many of you lurrve the show I just had too join in today to say a HUGE GREAT BIG THANKYOU for I have tickets for the 23rd and personally I just cannot wait.

Gains x

Hey gains!! See you at the 02! And welcome to insanity ....

Deevs
x x x

Hey all!
Sorry for my prolonged absenses, had a bit of a nightmare week, am currently living on the bad will of my folks until we move into our own place on Friday (long story and not for here)
Can't wait til next Wednesday, really looking forward to seeing so many of you!

Laters all
Tiggs xxxx

Cheryl - Acquiesce - by MTF's definition, not a word that could be applied to you then!
Andy - Great news all round.

Nic
x

Mornng all

Toothbrushes have many uses, not least for cleaning the taps and getting into all those little crevices! and yes I have also used them on the bird feeders, don't want our little feathered friends getting sick do we.

Great news Andy, so very pleased for you xx

Beezer, correct it was indeed Mr Bublé.

Must dash, sorry no time to comment on everything, one reason is Mr P is home and if I'm not careful I will be rumbled!!

Calendar, mistletoe, A G A I N hahaha

Laters

Pen xx

Dear Santa

As well as peas on earth and goodwill to all men (and women, natch!) may I please please request a dictionary.

Ta muchly.

Deevs
x x x x

... oh and some red high heels. I saw a gawj pair in Oxford Street the other Saturday .....

x x x x

My fabulous friend wrote this post this morning about Christoff's Autobiography - if you have chance go read it and leave her a comment it might make her Christmas https://rickiejosen.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/book-%e2%80%93-chris-evans-it%e2%80%99s-not-what-you-think/

I have bird feeders in my garden - they could probs do with a clean too! Me and Mum used to watch Robert Downey Jr in Ally MacBeal lol.

Awwwwwwwwwwwww, Ally McBeal .... how I miss her!

Off to play some Barry White now in honour of The Biscuit!

x x x x

Wahoooo, posties just been, thank you all for lovely cards,Lin, naughty naughty, but thank you so much. First present to go under the tree.x

Hello Gains, its nice to get a reply isn't it?

I couldn't believe it when someone replied to me when I first posted, think it was Beez, talking of whom...

Wherefor art her??

MTF, busy, honest!!

ed byrne? where? can I watch again????

two films I must see to get me into the Christmas mood - a nightmare before chritsmas and edward scissorhands - happy burton christmas - I've got elfmans music on ipoody now and its amazing

Greetings Of The Season Ter CLP Boy & ALL Bloggie Peeps.......

Bingo Star ere.....

CLP - Glad all iz buzy, buzy, buzy & going full steam terwards the crimbo!!!!!!!
Am really looking forward ter the Drivetime gig!!!!!!
Wondering der yer want me ter bring me guitar??? Thought maybe the Ting Tings might need a guitarist!!!!! LOL!!!!

Sadly am noot feeling too Christmassy at the moment due too serious problems in me life.... but am gonna pull mesen tergether az ter be down just isn't me at all!!!!
But just lately it seems life keeps attacking me!!!! There's a lot ave noot writted on the blog & that won't write az the!!! A don't like writing bad news on the blog & INDEED lately try ter refrain from getting political az a only wanter entertain/ make people laugh but terdee sadly I 'ave bad news!!!!!
I'll get me BIG rant over terdee.... then termozza it's back ter the real me & 'umour only!!!!

Further to me blog last week a found out late on Fridee that i've lost me job!!!!
The bully won and az i'm only an agency driver, because I dared ter put a complaint in about a bully, the management's answer waz take the easy option and tell the agency I work for, that they no longer want me working for them - nice just before Christmas!!
The reason i'm told why they don't want me: i'm too slow, accusing me of dragging my runs out & az a result costing the company money!!!! I've never dragged my runs out - EVER!!!!
I've worked at this Sainsbury's frozen food depot now since June & always done my job to a very 'igh standard, never failed to show for work & never had any accidents or failed deliveries!!!
The reason why I get behind on my delivery times is the times are just not attainable or in the real world at all!!!
The very first shift I ever worked, my training day I was taken out by a driver who is an ex policeman & used to be a traffic accident investigation officer!!!! (He now works as a part time HGV driver as 'e's retired & just does a few days per week ter boost 'is pension) Very nice bloke & I got on really well with 'im!!!
Some very interesting stories about 'is years in the ploice & some very shocking stories about the things 'e'd seen being accident investigation!!!
On me first dee, 'e told me the runs are way too tight & not ter worry about it. If yer delayed like due to traffic problems or another delivery at a store unloading before me, ter just write the reason down and not to worry about it!!
Even on my training dee, we arrived back at the depot 2 'ours behind schedule despite no major delays!!!!
I also notice 'e 'as since left working there & they seem ter 'ave a 'igh turn of of drivers!!!! Says alot!!!
I've asked other drivers about this & all 'ave said the runs are too tight & not ter worry about it - just do what yer can do!!!
The runs are timed by a computer, & most are just not correct/ do-able!!!
One run I remember well: across Bristol - yer given 17mins ter get from one side of Bristol right over ter the other side - it took me an 'our on the most direct road possible!!!
When a got ter the store, a asked the staff being locals, 'ave a gone the wrong way? They told me no & it's impossible ter do it in 17mins!!!! On a clear run a night it would take them in a car 40mins, never mind in a big HGV through all the 'eavy traffic in the dee!!!!
Another run, gives you 5 'ours 53mins terrrrrr deliver ter 5 stores, with 7 mins extra time before by law you 'ave ter take a tacho break (every 6 'ours max: a break must be taken). Plus in these 7 mins yer meant ter reload a full load of 150 empty cages - this takes a minimum of 40 mins and often an 'our or more depending on the store staff - 'ow fast they work!!!!
The only way is ter take yer break illegally while loading - something I refuse ter do!!!!!!
Plus dropping at 5 stores yer nearly always clash with another delivery & end up waiting an 'our or more!!!!
The ironic thing too, i'm told i've been told goodbye az i'm costing the company money!!!
I ave been on fuel training course & drive my lorry far more economically than most other drivers!!!
I've always been in the top 5 most economical on the fuel figures list at all companies i've worked at az I don't rag my vehicle and use the gears etc too a 'igh standard - although I don't drive slow!! Always at the max allowed speed limit when ever possible!!!!!!
On top of this i've been told by store staff, i'm one of the few drivers who is not lazy & always collects empty cages - something the depot 'ave a problem of keep running out of!!!! All due to drivers not bringing back cages!!!
And i've been told a few times by store staff i'm the only driver who puts the insulation doors down inside the trailer, (most drivers are too lazy) - this insulates just the area where the frozen products are, so for example if a 44' trailer iz a quarter full, only this bit iz being kept frozen & noot the whole empty bit of the trailer. This causes the diesel engine that runs the freezer motor to work a lot, lot less 'arder. Plus also 'aving it on auto on/off, all of which makes the engine use a lot less fuel & less noise & pollution!!!
All saving the company money!!!!! Sadly management don't know I do this az they can't see it when am on the road!!!
Often when I re-fuel the fridge I only put in 16 litres of diesel after a 13 'our run, yet i've fuelled fridges that other drivers 'ave used & it's taken 60 or more litres!!!! Probally saving 50 quid a shift!!!
Plus there's signs all over the transport office wall telling drivers things like '100,000 pounds worth of damage in so many months 'as been done to vehicles by drivers - drivers must stop damaging vehicles'
All of the trailers are covered in scrapes & damage - i've NEVER put a scratch on a trailer in the 7 months i've worked there - again saving them money!!!!
In fact i've often 'ad remarks made to me by store staff like 'I wish most drivers backed on the bay like you'!!!
I usually straight back onter the bay in one go!!!!!
So for all the above all I get for Christmas is told i'm no good at my job & they don't want me!!!!
And it couldn't be at a worst time of year az it's so 'ard ter find a job now & January iz the quietest time of year in the 'aulage industry!!!

It's all because i've dared ter stand up ter a bully!!!!
Just one example of the bullying I was subjected too - I came in at the start of my shift - the bully gave me the keys ter my truck for the shift. I go out & find it's the only truck that waz blocked in!!!
I went back ter the transport office & asked why 'e can't just simply give me the keys ter one of the 20 other identical available trucks that are not blocked in!!!!!
The bully's reply with a smile "life's a bitch ain't it!!!!"
I then ave ter go & move the one that waz blocking in my allocated truck, move mine out and put the other one back in it's space, then return the keys back ter the office!!!
This lead me to being 10mins late leaving the depot, on the very tight timings, then at the end of the shift i'm asked why was I 10mins late leaving!!!!

So i'm trying not ter be unhappy, noot ter let it get me down but if am 'onest things are beginning ter really get ter me now me!!!!
It's like the brill advice CLP says 'don't give yer time ter the bad people!!!'
But sometimes yer can't avoid them.... and being such a positive bloke, I think it makes me more of a target for these sad individuals!!!!!

Termozz.... i'll be ok & bounce back!!!!
But if am 'onest a am very worried about my money situation over Crimbo!!!!!
A might ave ter go busking at Lime street station, only problem... a might end up getting arreasted by armed ploice on being a potential terror suspect!!!!!

Soz ter ave me rant on ther blog, am noot doing it for sympathy or ter wallow in self pity... az am noot like that!!!!!
Just wanted ter get it off me chest & who knows maybe a few out there who are 'aving a bad time & feel it's only them will read this and it'll cheer them up az they'll realise.... it's noot just them!!!!!

Ter end on a positive.... these experiences in life only make me more determined ter overcome these nasty people & ter try and release what good I 'ave ter offer the world!!!!!
A for one will NEVER end up turning inter one of the bitter bad people mesen!!!!!!!

One bitts good news - Ave been in touch with the agency & ave been told they still want me ter work for them & will try ter find me some work on another contract!!!!!!
Just the only problem, this time of year... it's difficult ter change jobs!!!!!!

Sometimes wonder if a should take a year out, maybe only work 2 dees per week and spend the rest of me time throwing mesen full at me music - maybe it could pay off & this time next year.... who knows!!!!!!

A don't know all.... one confused Bingo Star!!!!!

Bye!

PS Great ter 'ear Sir Tel get the freedom of London.... damn typical though they give it ter 'im az soon az 'e ain't need ter commute ter work inter damn london each dee!!!!!!!!!! NYA!!!!!

Don't know if anyone 'eard Jerr Vine yesterdee talkin' about photographers being surrounded by armed ploice & riot vans for taking photos of churches & public buildings.... Does this mean Sir Tel iz one of the few of uz who can take photers in London without being arreasted by armed ploice??????????? LOL!!!!!!

Bye again!!!!!

PPS - ...... soz can't remember this one!!!!!!

Evo has just tweeted that he has just made a HUGE life decision and Mrs E is v v happy!!!

What CAN that be?????????????????

Bingo - major hugs to you mate on here and in real life when i see you next week- you derserve much better

Ave remembered me PPS - Coming ter London termozza ter see me fav blogger & WHATTA COINCIDENCE.... The George Micheal iz at R2!!!!!!!!!!! A might pop on the tube a few stops down ter see if a can get 'is 'graph!!!!!!
A tell yer , one of me fav male singers George Micheal... admire 'is amazing live performances... wish a could sing az pure az that!!!!!!
Crazy personal life though!!!!! Mind you az ave mentioned above... sometimes life does do crazy things ter yer and send yer abit.... errrr crazy - know what am sayin'!!!!!
Even ter top superstar singers!!!!!!!

Love 'is tune.... Faith!!!!!

Bye yet again!!!!

Bingo, I stood up to a bully when she beat me up on the way home from school once. I was 14. The head teacher proceeded to have a go at me for not fighting back ... eh?!?!

Keep your head held high and walk tall. You are much more of an all-round decent sort than that lowlife will ever be.

Trust me, I'm a Diva!

Cheryl x x x x

Baggy - it was last night's Graham Norton Show - probably repeated later in the week or on iPlayer?

Dan - 'citing!! Maybe he'll tell us tomorrow ....

Deevs x x x

Ello Super B.... thanks but really am noot wreeting on ere for sympathy or ter bring the blog down... just sharing stuff with me blog pals!!!!!

Goot the Faith tune going through me 'ead now.... "bayyyba..... yerv gotta ave faitha, faitha, faitha, faitha.... bayyba.... back in mowtown.......!!!"

Any way goes sometihng like that!!!!!

Am off for some grub before it's midnight!!!!!

Bingo,

I know exactly what you are talking about, having worked in the haulage industry since I left school, and having my class 1, hugs to you, you will find somewhere else, hopefully a company who deserve you.

X

Gail.

Ello Chezza, best thing ter do... play a bully at their own game... at school!!!!!

But noot that easy in adult life if yer don't wanter criminal reeeeecord!!!!!!

All a want iz a record of the top 10 sort & 'opefully noot of criminal sentiments on the ears!!!!!

Really off for me lunch now!!!!!

Deev - thanks - watching it now

bingo - you can have a hug anyway - :-)

Thanks for the welcome Deevs and to see a reply was fab thanks MTF x

PPPPPPPPPPPS Looooking on the brightside of life.... at least The Dow Jones went up yesterdee!!!!!!!

Bingo - There are laws against what they did to you. Talk to the CAB - they will help you. Things will get better - they always do for those who deserve it.

Nic

Afternoon peeps,
Well i'm looking forward to the end of the week and my Christmas break (first time in years, though not sure what i'm going to do with myself) but it looks like it may be scuppered and I may have to come in and man the pumps while certain people don't come in for work....T5 for Christmas anyone? Oh well, a lot can happen in 7 days.

In other news, major brownie points scored for my 4th date this Thurs...going to see a show in town, can't wait!
:-)
x

Bingo, I think the fact that the agency that you work for want to keep you on is reference enough to your capabilities.

I have had to drive under extreme pressure several times and lets face it, its mad enough out there already isn't it.

And a problem shared is a problem, halved, well divided many more ways than that on here, and no, its not sympathy, its us listening to you.

Gawd help you next week, better get your 3 a day shredded wheat down yer methinks!

MTF.xx

Todays calendar guess, a soggy fairy with a drooping magic wand!

Hello CLP and bloggers and blogettes.

and to Bingo - just wanted to say you seem like a lovely guy who deserves much happiness. but as a Capricorn this year is one of the toughest in terms of life changes - and whilst the changes may be necessary (we may not agree right now with whatever they are - as too tough/painful) the way forward will be brighter. Below is your weekly Capricorn outlook, and remember Pluto has arrived in our sign for the first time in years and we have to 'get rid of anything that is negative or polluting, even thoughts!', otherwise Pluto may find painful ways to make us make the change! Keep it positive Bingo - your life is changing, and all for the better. Don't let a low life get you down - his daily dose of keeping his own energy high by using up others' is pathetic and can only mean he is most unhappy loser!!!!!!

Weekly Capricorn Horoscope - Week of 7th December, 2009

Whatever's on your mind, the sooner you talk about it, the less of an explosive issue it's going to be. As Mercury moves into your sign this week, there's going to be plenty more chances to talk about THINGS - anything, from your love life to your working life to your plans for world domination (you do have a few of those, don't you? Every good Capricorn should have right now…) If it's money on your mind, remember we create our own reality, especially where cash is concerned, so don't let the words "I can't afford it" cross your mind/lips!

To all others out there - have a great day. Your date on 23rd sounds fantastic so well done getting there, your commitment on the blog certainly deserving of it.

Chrissie and MWK - you're going yes?!? Fantastic!

dreamer
xxx

Rusty, how did the ice skating go??

dreamer - as a cappy myself - thanks for the horroscope :-)

MTF, well it started out interestingly, she said she couldn't skate (Rusty thinks this is because she thinks she'll be rubbish at it) but it turns out she really couldn't in that she had a back operation a few years ago...oops! We muddled around for 20mins then I did some by myself, still had loads of fun and followed it with a lovely dinner.

Thanks for asking :-)

No soggy backsides then :)

Fortunately managed to stay upright :-)

Huge thanks for all the lovely cards bloggers and blogettes! And for the photos, Lyndyloo!!

Welcome Gains! Keep on blogging and have a blast on 23rd!!

Huggles, Tiggs - bet you are counting down the hours til Friday! Best of luck with the move!

Andy - can’t wait to see the photos! Congrats again & much love to your family!

Pen - shhhhh - you’re secret’s safe with us - we won’t tell Mr P!

Hannah - I loved Ally McBeal!! Left a comment for your friend - love her blog!

Bingo - how are you honey?? FB mail me if you want. Sending you much love and huggles, I am so soory that they have treated you so dreadfully. If you need a break in the Highlands, do feel free.

Oooo - Dan the Man, haven’t been on Twitter the day! Wonder what it is?

Afternoon,

Bingo, I am thinking of you. Really hope you manage to get things sorted asap. They really dont deserve you , and lets hope they realise that.

Andy, glad you are home and all is well.

Its a grey day here and never really got light. Snowed under with paper and queries today.

Chins up chaps and chapesses ,

MC xx

Deev ps, please can i have an advent guess today - i think it is going to be a sleigh .

Thanks MC xx

PPPPPPPP pppppp poughkeepsie!

#Da dah dum, Da dah dum, the first, my last#

Who'd have thought that the elf and the biscuit would end up solving crimes together!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzA67v3hj04&feature=related

Quack

Oh what about this!

https://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-wCVrLLYeSW8/white_christmas_calista_flockhart_robert_downey_jr/

Ahhhhh!
Quack

Thanks Dook, that was great, bet they had some fun getting that right!

Made me smile.

MTF.xx

Arrgghhhh, another I should be going to work....

OMG, his eyes!!!

MTF.xx

Dook that was great rdj makes me go all wobbly !

dear father christmas.please can i have the Ally mcbeal box set for chrismas.
much love djeli

i am really really going to put the decorations boxes back in the loft now.

Rusty #48

That's more than I managed on Saturday night, and I wasn't ice skating!

Ha!

Deevs
x x x

As long as you didn't get a #47 Deevs!!

Gotta fly, bye.xx

Afternoon each

Soooo much to catch up on so just want to say couple of things or i`ll be here all day..and nobody wants that!

Belated Happy Birthday for yesterday Bondy..hope it was a blast! x

And Congratulations to Andy T and Mrs Andy on your new son! x

And of course..hope the poorly bloggers are feeling a bit brighter today..x

Tiggs... just a bighug..x

Bingo..one for you too..will deliver next wk! They are the ones missing out.. good luck with finding something else soon..x

Had a lovely day off yesterday..my nephews first nativity (even a hardened auld cynic like me had a tear in my eye!) then out for lunch with mum and sis. Then last night off to see The Rat Pack Christmas Spectacular.

I know a few bloggers have seen this before and i concur that it is amazing....THE best thing i have seen in years..in fact since i saw The Rat Pack last time... if it comes near you then please go!

As an aside...a lady sat in the row behind us was on about Christoph Lambie Pie and the fact that she loved him and he did the Candyman every week... was dying to turn around and tell her i was a blogger and was going to the 02!

So..if anyone reading this was at Sheffield City Hall in row D last night then please say hello!

So...everyone else ok?!

mSc x

PS - thanks to al the cards ive received so far..mine in the post tomorrow.. pretty organised for me!

PPS - Welcome to Gains... once you are here thats it!

PPSS?! - Great to see you HLS..hope you stick around! x

Morning/afternoon all,

Can't wait for the new Sherlock film, must find out when it's released!

Bingo, big hugs. The whole thing sounds awful for you.

Dook - loved the clips!

Thank you again for all the good wishes for christmas flights.... latest is we can get home - huge hurrah! but at the moment can't get back..... which could be an issue for Mr's work. So we're half way there at least! But it does mean I now don't have long to finish the cards, shopping etc, and pack... eek. best get on with it!

Happy days!

Dragonxx

Afternoon all

Just flying in, tinsel flapping, to give Bingo a great big sparkly hug - you will get something MUCH better, just wait and see!!

Much love everyone
T xxx

Hiya:

Bingo: I know you are not looking for sympathy - but you are getting mine anyway. xx You have been treated appallingly, I am so sorry to hear what happened. My advice is that you write to Sainsbury's and explain everything that took place. List everything that you said in your post today. Yes, I know you are employed by the agency and not the actual company, but they need to know what is happening in their ranks. I am not "bigging" myself up, but I compose letters for a living, and if I can help you in any way, please just say and I will contact you. I would not let that eejit get away with it - I can't bear to see this kind of injustice. Bingo, you are such a great guy, and I really believe good things are round the corner for you. xx

Gains: welcome to the blog - good for you taking the plunge! You will love it here!

Dreamer: Oooooh, I know! Mary and I are absolutely beside ourselves! We will raise a wee glass to you next Wednesday! xx

Dragon: terrific news! Hope you get the return flights sorted, or it will be quite a long visit to the homeland!

C xx

Hiya Gang

How you all doing?

Bingo, Big hugs!! I know the culture you're referring to &, although I know this is not the way you would want to make the change, i hope it is as successful for you as it has been for me. xxx Looking forward to my hug next week! ;-)

Sbp, been Grazing today!! Thanks!

Seza xxx

PS Hello Gains!

xx

Aww Bingo, have a hug anyway, and as others have said, it always works out in the end. My BIL is an HGV driver, and I hear the same thing from him everythime I see him!

Hello Gains, enjoy the 23rd!

Right I've made a bit of a c@ck up...not only are Man U at home, so the traffic will be bad leaving here, Finlay's vets are next door to the Reebok Stadium, and Bolton are at home as well!!!! Ooooppps!!!

Oh, and BTW - very funny you lot!! He might get on better at the vets, at least you can get an appointment!

Calendar guess - a turkey!

JG x

I was trying to read all the post but it took me so long to read bingos I had to skim the rest so sorry if I have missed anything crucial................ bingo love - what a sh*t thing to happen just before crimbo - ((((virtual huggggssss)))))))))))) you will get a real one from me next week!!!!!

Hi all...up very late (again) today. Not having a good day. But anyhoo...

Christophe, when did you become ChristOFF?? Or have you always bin Christoff? My memory is shot to bits lately and I'm not even sure when I am, let alone who anyone else is...

I too enjoyed Mr RDJ on Mr Norton's shebang last eve. I was going to bed after QI, but then had a quick flick, and found out that Mr Delishus was on the show, so I thought I'd stay up. Loved him in Ally McBeal...I thought Ed Byrne was lovely too...but then sleep called my eyes and I had to depart along the wooden ladder...

...I saw George Michael perform at Macca's Linda MacCartney tribute at the Albert Hall a few years back (and Macca too HOORAH, my mum was SOOOOOOOOOO jealous) and as we were in the stalls, we ran to the front(oho yersssssssss) so consequently we were only about 6ft from him. The man is GAWJUS, and so wonderful to see live...I don't think he stopped smiling the whole time...(and not in a creepy like a certain Marti Pellow...used to make me squirm) so, Bingo, if you do get the chance, try to get to see him!!!

Re the bullying malarkey...we've discussed this before. I was in the same boat as La Diva at school, and have suffered since. It comes from being too nice to horrible people. And if you don't report it, he'll do it to other people too. I know what you mean about January being the hardest, the Badger, albeit in a different trade, finds it very difficult too. You need to get the bullying sorted out now. Take ChrissieS up on her offer. She took an off pint of milk back to a supermarket once, and came home with a Jersey cow by way of compensation. Seriously, she would give extremely good letter!

Tins, I keep missing you, and I keep meaning to say hallo! Still luvs ya! xxx

...and Andy, so glad your house is being sorted and you're all home in time for Christmas...is the second blog baby to be called George!

good times, bad times...no, on balance, good times
love
hazel
x

ps that's all I got for today x

can I add I was bullied at school too - but probably becuase I am a little bit odd

what do you mean - you can see what they mean ...............

Gutted you are leaving Drivetime Chris, you really cheer me up on my way home from work! Still, at least I'll soon be able to listen to you on my way into work instead!!

Keep up the good work

Baggy - it's not about being odd. It's about having the gumption and wherewithall to be different and not be ashamed to be so.

The irony was, once I "turned Goth" people thought I looked so scary they'd cross the street to avoid me!

Hey ho!

Deevs
x x x

And so to the Advent Calendar .....

Methinks some gloatage may be in the offing ........ step forward Ms Beezer, for the reveal for window # 15 is a

STAR!!!

Deevs
x x x

Hahahahaha Beez ..... CLP is reviewing a book just for you all about Flippage!!

That's made my day!

Spam fritters.

Deevs
x x x

Gloat gloat gloat - woo hoo - that's 2 I've got - smarty pants :o)

Hiya chaps - sorry not been here since first thing - so early in fact it was on previous blog - there you go!

Well done with the book writing Christoph - not sure about the toothbrush cleaning of the bird tables - a slightly bigger broom could perhaps be one of Tash's Christmas presents?

Got told off by my butcher for taking my meat order for next week in late - cheeky monkey. Mr B got to pick up next week - cos I'll be in London - ha ha !! See you there Gains.

Back later

Beezer xx

What is it with cars that beep at you warning there may be ice on the road - the one in this beezmobile so loud I nearly jumped out of me bra...

Highland Lass, I've only just seen your request from last eve, so please bear in mind, I'm not firing on all cylinders today, so it doesn't really scan or anything iambic...

For Mrs HLS Senior

A Pome entitled 'Monarch o' the Blog'

Susan's mum was driving her car
When she felt a little bump
'Not to worry' she thought to herself
I've just gone over a hump
T'was then that she noticed a weight on her roof
So she thought she'd just have a look
She opened the door and peered up there
And there on the rack, saw a hoof
She looked a bit further and noticed a head
From thence an angry eye
She thought to herself well at least it's not dead
Which so very nearly was I
The stag glowered and snorted, and got to it's feet
So ruining the rest of the car
Ne'er mind thought her mum the engine still goes
And at least I've not very far
She popped to the garage which was just up the road
When she found she could no longer steer
And the young mechanic breathed in and said
That's gonna cost you,
Deer

by hazel love
15th December 2009

Hope your mum gets better soon lovely girl!
l
h
x

Peass Billie is on Paul O'Grady this eve...

Afternoon all,

I have exciting news (well exciting for me) but can I get some things said first.

Tiggs and Hazel - hope things turn for the better very very soon, in the meantime you have my thoughts and best wishes.

Bingo - I know you weren't asking for this but here it is.......

You are Ace! I wish I had half the talent that you do.
How you compose your posts and translate them to Bingolese between all of your other activities is beyond me.
They are always thoughtful, clever and always laugh out loud funny!
The fact that you manage to fit in guitar playing, maths lessons, caring for your Mum and near daily visits to Radio 2 - is testament to your irrepressible zest for life.

Don't give the idiot another thought - what goes around comes around!
Have a flick back through the comments on your posts in just the last month and remember that they are written by people who know how terrific you are and mean them!!!!

Don't give up mate - that's not your way.
Look forward to meeting you next Wednesday and buying you a pint.

Chin up Big man - there's a lot of love around for you....

Dragon - Don't bother coming back - not sure I would......simples!!!

Hazel - agree absolutely, have seen George Michael at the new Wembley stadium and on his 'last ever' (yeah right!) tour at Earls Court - grew up not being allowed to like Wham as a boy in the Eighties, but love him now.

Dreamer - Welcome back bootiful

Rips

x

Hazel: sorry to hear you are having a bad day. You are just a wee tootsie and I hope things get better for you soon. xx Really had to laugh about the the Jersey cow! Made a fortune from that, I did!

Re: bullying in general. I know we have talked about this before. Cheryl: you and I were so on the same page. I suffered from bullying to within an inch of my life until I was 40. I reached that milestone, and I thought "right, no more". Now, I am perfectly nice to people, but I state my case and I will never go through that again. I still get the "fear" sometimes, but I just hang in there - and you know what - bullies are total cowards, they always back off.

Right, am off home for another productive evening - cards to be written, and Christmas music to listen to! Have a nice evening, all.

C xx

Hazel - you wouldn't know you were not firing on all cylinders.

That is Genius.

Love it

Rips

x

Hazel love - I am speechless that was brilliant

Just had a wee quick look before heading off. Hazel - your poem is terrific - what a clever girl you are! I have been very lucky to have met Susan's mum and can tell you she is just lovely - what a twinkle she has in her eye! She will love this.

Dreamer: ooohhhh, our Rips has got it bad!

C xx

evening blogpeeps.
Just had a lovely meal prep'd by cheffy son - roast chicken, mash and a leek,pea and bacon melange (d'ya like that word?) and yummy gravy. The simple stuff is the best when done well.

Needed to eat early as I am off to an open evening at special local butcher where I am going to have to spend a small fortune on my turkey - but it will be worth it.
Have had to delegate a pal to collect it Christmas Eve morning as I will be somewhere else .... where is that now? YES!!!! I will still be smiling after the O2 do!

Bingo - sorry to hear your news, mate, chin up - it will all work out.

Hazel - take it easy, hon, need you to be fit for next week xx

Gains - welcome to the best friendship club I know.

Beez = well done lady ... 2 right, eh?

ttfn
Crumpy xx

Thats me back from meetings! Glad you enjoyed the ally clips - I really loved the series too. My mum always thought I could "do" a really good Ling Growl. I wonder if I could persuade santa to find an ally box set for me too.

Now that's me ready to go home - well nearly some software is taking ages to back up tonight. but hey ho!

Poughkeepsie

Hazel - that poem is fantabulous! Wow!

C xx

Aaagggghhhh

Chris just mentioned us!! He knows we're coming for him!!

:-) :-) :-) :-)


Seza xxxxxx

Flying in before hitting the A82 south to Oban again!!

Thank you so much, HL! You are a star! Have posted it to FB so Highland Mum can see it!! Highland Dad came UP the A82 today ... no sign of a stag with a Mazda grill on his antlers!

Much love and huggles to y'all! Hope to be on later when I get to the folks' croft!

Huggles

Susan

PS With you on the bullying - suffered from it since Primary right through my working life. Just try and ignore them now and lean on my dear friends, which includes you darling bloggers and blogettes!

Oooo seza - what did he say - I have him on but am assisting yougest with 11+ homework and I must have missed it

Hi Cat

He was running through all the things that are going on that night - lots of guests, 3 bands doing 2 songs each " and the Bloggers will be there & they want to do a presentation of some sort!"

Can we be anymore excited!!

Seza xxx

Do you know seza love - I dont think I could be more excited - and apart from meeting clp the thought of meeting you guys is almost keeping me awake at night!!

Oh yes, Cat

Can't wait & keep waking up at silly o'clock thinking about it!

xx

Seza

I heard that too and almost went straight into the back of a Chambers bus!!!

'cited doesn't even come close!

Woweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Deevs
xxxx

Watch out for those buses! They fight back!

NEarly as bad as Highland Mum & her stag

Seza xxx

Bingo - you've been given some top advice on here today. You're a great bloke who i know is highly respected and admired by many. Feel free to let off steam whenever you want. You know there will always be friendly shoulders here for you. If needs be you can always have an extended Christmas break by visiting all the bloggers for a week at a time! Think of how much you'd save! Looking forward to meeting you properly in London. I believe I just missed your grand entrance in Liverpool! PiPx Apologies for no paragraphs. Still not figured it out..!!

Gains - welcome. Stick with us and you can guarantee your life will improve for the better! PiPx

Dreamer - I'm a Cap too. Thanks for the reading. I'm looking forward to nice sparkly things on my birthday in a fortnight. Are my dreams going to come true? Knowing my luck I'll probably get a snow globe! PiPx

:-( I must be the only blogger not having their tea. Still on train coming home from work. Trying to get ahead so I can go to London next week guilt free. PiPx

Mince tart!!

Yumyum

Seza xxx

Aaww Pip, sorry to hear that. Hope you won't be too long getting home?

xxx

Hiya gang! Hows everyone??
Have been lurkin for ages now, have had a mad busy few months but it has been fabulous! Really lookin forward to Xmas now, its great with the two littleuns, thats probably whats making you feel extra Crimbly this year CLP, Lil Noahs first one, almost like being a kid again yourself.
Bingo, just wanted to say, try and keep your chin up babes, the same thing happened to the newlywed husband a couple of years ago, he was an agency worker too got on the wrong side of some jobs worth eejit who had been there donkeys who tried to make his life difficult in a very nasty way, when the hubbie reported it he got the old heave ho, not nice at all, anyway the hubbie moved onto much bigger and better things so think of this as a stepping stone!
Robert Downey Jnr YUM, Im just about to send in my Christmas crackers and one of my choices is RDJ singing a cover of Joni Mitchells The River from the Ally McBeal Christmas CD.
Hope everyone has a great night on the 23rd. xxxxxxxx

Evening each

Took me half-an-hour to read through the posts and now I'm at the bottom I've forgotten what I wanted to say. Bums

Bingo: Rips said it all. You're such a nice bloke and it sounds like you'll be inundated with hugs next week (bet Beez gets there first though).

Hallo Gains - lucky you going on the 23rd, I so wish I was too.

Back later when I've wrapped some more pressies.

xxx