Am I first, just this once???? Loving the show!

T xxx

What was that CLP???

Seriously though, glad you passed!

JG x

Ello CLP.....

Bingo Star ere.....

CLP - Ave you been called in for a 'earing test due to yer playlist????????

JOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soz just being naughty!!!!

Good luck with the 'earing test!!!!!!!!!

PS A once goot called for a 'earing test..... when a went in they were about ter pierce me ear.... a said what are yer doing..... they said.... yerv come for an ear-ring test!!!!!!!!

All a can say iz be VERY careful CLP with yer ayches!!!!!!!!!!

Back later with me traffic warden incident!!!!!

Bye!

What do a mean good luck with the test, yerv all ready done it... a mean glad it went ok aka a pass!!!!!!!!!

Soz me mind iz 'urting still after being attack by Mount Monty last night on the blog!!!!!

Bye again!!!!

Morning,

Well done Chris, it's the little things.

I've got superduper hearing or so my Mum was told when I was really little and it's still true today. It has it's disadvantages though believe me, that's why I have a constant stock of ear plugs!

I don't want to do a Steve Wright on you, but I am loving the show.

Although I do have one very small complaint, I still haven't quite worked out the timings of when I need to get up, so I am finding myself at work at least 10 minutes early! And that's 10 minutes less of listening to the show. I also notice that the Go Jonny Go spot has been removed, thanks for that as it really wasn't working in my very humble opinion.

Slaters
AliB
xx

PS Mariella/ Errol, Super Bagpuss & Jaekygirl - Ave just writted a blog on the previous one #194 - with important advice sent your way!!!!!!!

Bye for a third teem!!!!

MORNING ALL !!! Sorry a bit loud for the Burns nighters? Pleased you got through your hearing thingy Christoph - I've had a couple of those and went home with ringing in my ears !!
I was about to put a Bingo style comment there but I will refrain.

Blinkin cold again this morning -
keep warm Obama and sleep sleep sleep. Hope you are better soon.
Interesting stuff on t'other blog Baggy - just off to read it again.

JG/CSN dog "got it on him" again today - another bin emptied and he got to the courier before me!! Luckily the post was wrapped in plastic so that was all that was destroyed.

Deev you are giving me a headache thinking about all the stuff you are having to alter!!

Reety Ho - work calls see ya

Beez xx

Morning Chris & Team,

Loved listening to Doris this morning, she was amazing. Do you think she'd like to have any more grandchildren? I'd be happy to be adopted! Would be amazing if you could get Peter Andre and James Corden in on the abseiling...weird but amazing!

May we all be so alive at 95!

Amy_E x

Morning CLP

I've had so many hearing tests in my life, I went deaf in one ear when I had mumps as a child so the other one was monitored closely for about 10 years after and I have been back a couple of times since then just to make sure that I am still OK.

For a moment when I started reading today's blog, I thought that you had got Bingoitis (dropping 'h's and inserting the odd !). But of course there could only be one Bingo...

Hi Beez

How old is your dog? Could he be teething? When my old dog was about 18 months old he would chew everything in sight - including emptying bins and eating the post (he managed to break into a free packet of cigs that we had been sent once). We've still got a video box with half a label - yep he managed to open the box then chew the inside....

mtd ffb xxx

Hi Chris,

Good news you passed your hearing test. Very funny what Tash said!

I know you are still "experimenting" with stuff, but I do hope that Jonny gets something else to do - I absolutely love him. He is trying so hard to get it right - he is just a star.

Hope you have a good time tonight - look forward to hearing all the goss!

C xx

AmyE - totally agree about Doris, she was fab. In fact, just want to say that the mystery guest spot, after its initial false start, has turned into one of my fave bits of the show!!

Chris, will you get a badge to sew onto your jacket now you've passed?

Anyway, hello to everyone old and new.

T xxxx

Morning Chris and all,

I've just got around to watching the Tennis and Darts videos.
At the beginning of the Tennis video, I was shocked to make a disturbing discovery.

Jonny is the spitting image of Jack Straw MP....sorry mate!

Hope all who aren't feeling well, very soon are!

Rips

x

PS - Enjoy the do CLP

Morning Christophe,

Nothing wrong with your hearing then? I said, nothing wrong with your hearing then?!
Do you know (well, you will in a minute) that one of the things that really gets to me is when people say, "I need to tell you something but I can't do it yet!". It's like saying "How do you keep an idiot in suspense?" - "I'll tell you later"!!
Oh and thanks very much for reading out my text to you this morning on stairs - huzzah - though Deevs was in the shower and missed it. D'oh!
At least I heard my name, not like that Mayo chap, who selected my choice for Double Bass song last night and didn't name check me but, presumably some of the Twitterati instead.
Loved the megaphone call this morning, even though I said yesterday it irritated me - fickle? Moi?

Laters.

Nic

x

Rips...ooh good spot! Scary scary Jonny Straw....

Nic

oops

x

Congrats CLP!

I have hearing tests every year, I had a new ear drum grafted about 10 years ago after losing my original scuba diving ...ouch! They had to cut my ear off and sow it back on again .... cool!

Don't jump straight into swimming, start with your cycling proficiency.

Have a great day everyone! xxx

morning all!

Had a client not turn up so while I had a "spare" 10 mins thought I would drop in and see what everyone is up to!

I thought that Doris was amazing this morning!! I hope my parents live as long and in such a fabulous state of mind!! And I feel she is the sort of lady who will hold you to it CLP - I don't think she will take any excuses nearer the time!!

Can we have a pic of Jonny's new haircut seeing as it clearly had a big impact on you this morning??!!

CG xx

Hello Chris,(and fellow Bloggers and Bloggettes)

Started writing away to you, and then my post just disappeared. Don't know where it went...... so here goes again.
Caught up with yesterdays show (am not really that slow) as well as todays whilst getting through some paperwork. Loved the Doris Day. Was going to call one of my chickens Doris, but out of respect to my lovely 80 year old Auntie Doris, decided on Hilda instead. Incidentally, how about a Robin Day??

Thought that the Rabbi's 'Thought For The Day' was very moving, stopped me in my tracks. Visited the Holocaust Memorial and Museum in Berlin a couple of years ago. Something that I wont forget.

Deevs, the paperwork involved with moving house is a nightmare. So many people to inform and it is not always straight forward. We moved last year, so I can sympathise.

Mcw x

Last test I passed was a blood test. It was confirmed that I have some, which I think is good.

**WARNING. VERY GIRLY POST COMING UP**

Bingo,

Now I do believe I used punctuation, just probably not as much as you use!(!!!!!!!)

As for a blog wedding, well I did promise to name a date before the end of March. I have fallen into the consumer market and bought magazines to tell me how to have a unique and personal wedding like every one else. Won't be buying again I can tell you. The cost of one magazine is about the same as a brides bouquet.

Initially we were thinking about getting married in Bali. We've both done a church wedding and smaller wedding each and thought this would be cheaper. However, I am now getting a few doubts as I am an Aquarium but obviously with Virgo rising as I would want to be more involved with the arrangements. And of course, the cost of the reception when we get home, well it all adds up.

So, now I have a dilemma, and maybe some of you can help.

Ideas I've had are...

Still abroad
Woodland
At a zoo
Evening wedding outside with lanterns and candles and so on

Arrghhh, far too girly.

Sorry

MW, a!

Chris

Don't rush into cycling proficiency, do your Road Safety first and wear your Tufty Badge with pride!

Rips: Jonny is absolutely gorgeous! You leave him alone!

xx

MW,a

I believe The Emirates is licensed for weddings, but quite how Errol will feel about that ......

Barefoot suits you, all natural and floaty.

Deevs

x

MW, a! - seeing as there is obviously now no hope for us, I shall give over my full support to yours and what ever his name is wedding ;^p

I did go to a wedding at Whipsnade zoo once and it was all a bit odd really. Apart from the double decker trip around the grounds and a bird display it was all fairly ordinary but with shabby buildings. Oh and no hotels for miles!

Besides - the bride was a bit grizzly and the groom thought Toucan play at that game and acted like a bear with a sore head for the rest of the day.
Still...no armadillo done!

Sorry I'm very short of time...





and imagination apparently.

Rips
x

PS - What do you want to do? Evening sounds good to me.

Don't start on me Chrissie - I'll have you know I fancy the pants off of Jack Straw.

Rips

x

Mwa - its all down to how you see your day - if you have lots of friends and family then local is a good idea, if its small and just you and himself then why not go somewhere hot and exciting?

Baggy - Re-read the last half of your sentence in post 25...could be misconstrued...!!

Nic

xx

CLP - a bit of feedback from the Missus. I managed to get her sorted out with the radio on her mobile, so she can listen whilst she walks to work. She said that she 'loved the show' (a la SW!), but she noticed that there was not one piece of chart music whilst she was listening.

Now I know you have to cater for some of the more...ahem...'mature' listeners, but how about some more up-to-date stuff? I know it's a tough job, picking the music (if I had my way, it would be Keane and Buble all the way!), but I reckon this could improve the show a teensy-weensy bit!

MWa - I don't feel I can give any practical advice regarding picking the location, but I do know a good photographer ;-)

Rips: Ooooh, you are on top form today! And, now you mention it, there is something RATHER attractive about Jack!

Mariella: I would be hopeless at arranging a wedding - our own wedding was a complete mish-mash and I cringe when I look back on some aspects of it! Just go with what you both REALLY want. How exciting for you both!

C xx

Thats part of the issue Baggy, I see it in so many different ways. Sure I missed my calling as a wedding planner.

Now, I do understand that the actual day is not the important thing. The important thing is that we are doing the right thing and mean every word of our vows.

And I fully enjoyed the other 2 wedding days I've had. I just want this to be as close to perfect for the two of us as possible, and Errol didn't get to play too much of a role in his other 2, just had to turn up and repeat after the vicar...

One thing I do know is it will be much sexier than the other 2, not so 'fairyland princess' or 'snow queen'.

MW, a!

Dorset,

I'm sorry but my brother is a photographer too. Ex pap/national papers, and really is very brilliant - not that he believes it.

If he is double booked though I'll let you know

MW, a!

MW - it was fimly a 'tongue in cheek' statement, but keep me on standby anyway :-)

Rips,

There's still time. On average my marriages last 2 years.

Ever hopeful,

MW, a!

*firmly, even!

MW,a! Just spat my coffee out! You are hilarious....

x

Mwa - tea - screen - Hilarious.

As Errol didn't have much say in his previous 2 - ask him what he would prefer - then when he tells you - you will know what you want. I'm betting it wont be the same but it will make your mind up.

Wouldn't fancy a zoo meself - nor woodland - bit too mother earth. Now a nice bit of luxury - cruise ship?????............

Beez xx

Bees,

He did say he wanted to be more involved so I have asked him.

His reply??

'Whatever you want my dear. I just want to marry you because I love you'

Lovely? Yes
Romantic? Yes
Helpful? Not so much!

MW, a!

Mariella - Yes all abit too girly for me & probably INDEED for Errol too!!!!! Be careful too much knot tieing talk & yer could frighten Errol!!!!!!!Q

Az for getting married in Bali, sounds good!!!!!!!
A did now, sorry know, a couple who goot married from Birken'ead... but noot in Bali.... na.... it waz on bail!!!!!!!! NYYAA!!!!
Yes they let the groooom out ter get married on bail at Birken'ead town 'all!!!!!!!! Which very appropriately iz situated wreet between the main ploice station & magistrates court in case 'e tried ter do a runner!!!!!

Okay all...... a will tell all about me incident with a traffic warden!!!!!!!
A 'ope all 'd a nice weekend.... a didn't!!!!!!!!
Basically due ter the goverments warning that we are all under a 'ightned serious terrorism threat that they wanter tell uz about but can't az.... well a don't now, sorry know, the reason why but all a now, sorry know, iz we've been told ter be vigilant & frightened but that we don't now, sorry know, exactly why!!!!!!!
But we 'ave been told that the terrorists won't loook like what we expect aka it could be a european loooooking type woman!!!!!!!
So all weekend whilst in me truck ave 'ad the Bingo beeeedy eye on terrorism watch.... loooooking... watching... waiting!!!!!!!!!!
Then a spotted a strange character..... to br continued... computer dude arrived.......

An no Bingo, you have fallen in to the "I'll tell you later" thing!!!

Nic

RIGHT, I have lurked long enough!!!!

Rips--you do make me laugh mate

Bingo--You too

MW,a--My true love, Woodland sounds exciting but evening with low lights and candles sounds amazing. You have the imagination and I will do the do, as I do want to be involved more than last 2, my thoughts are not as creative as yours but let me know and I will perform ( no quips Nic lol re;*25*26)

Boss just back in, gotta go and clean my screen!!!!!!

Errol xxx

So, been into town and got really angry in the post office. How useless can one "public service" comapny get?!?

There's a new improvement to customer services, recently introduced, to give better service to customers and cut down on waiting times.

Yeh right.

The new "deli counter" styleeeee - I took my ticket - #96. Currently being served was #48. Approx wait time 90 minutes. So, thinking some peeps may get a bit miffed with waiting, I waited. After 20 minutes I collared a Post Office bod (his badge said he worked there anyways!) and explained - lunch hour - tried to do on net/phone - told to come into branch etc etc - only to be told I need to fill in a form before they could help me.

Red rag to bull. I then said that in theory I could have stood there (or chose to sit on the comfy squidgy sofas, recently installed) for 90 minutes or more, only to get to the counter to be told I needed to have provided a form, fully filled in.

Yes ma'am!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

So, I now have form (ahem!) and will be seeking out a nicer, smaller, friendlier Post Office in my new home town on Friday.

But then I went to the party shop and we now have party hats so all's well in the world!

And the BLT baguette was nice too!

Deevs

x

can I just say today is not a good day for me so far

yesterday was a pants days until mr bp convinced me to go out for dinner and we bumped into an old friend of mine I used to work with and had a great catch up chat over dinner

For all those who remember - I'm still waiting for news of my friends baby

Afternoon bloggers, just waiting for this afternoons clinic to start so I thought I would have a quick read! Glad the hearing test went well I was a little worried when you couldn't here the tone this morning!

Wedding plans - very exciting!! Nothing to contribute really - I have improved from my standard repsonse from a few years ago "don't do it". I think it should make you happy and everyone else can come for the ride (or not).

MW, a - thanks for photie donation made to the Haiti Appeal x x x

Have a great day!

Time to do some pondering whilst on a 7 mile hike with the dog.

Thanks for all the help and hints guys.

MW, a!

Errol - that's a relief. It could've gone one two ways!
Good luck with getting the balance right between doing too much and not enough!
From experience (considerably less than yours btw) the balance lies somewhere between agreeing with the bride's good ideas and taking responsibility for the bad ones.
Oh yeah! And ALWAYS siding with the bride when she falls out with her mum.

I can still feel some of the injuries I received for agreeing with the mil about the invites when it's cold!

Hey this screen is good - can see without me reading specs !!!

Beez xx

Beez, bad luck, it's back to normal now!

Feel for you with the doggie through, my old JR use to get boxes of tissues and loo rolls, and drape them around the house rather like the And**x advert! He was still doing it at age 14!

He used to shred the post as well, and had a pathological hatred of all post-"people", even when seeing them in the street far away from the house!

JG x

Afternoon each

CLP..well done on passing the test. A colleague of mine had hers done as we and her husband were all convinced she was going deaf..oh no, perfect albeit `selective` hearing it seems!

MW`a.. bless you..having had 3 marriages between us if we do it again (which is unlikely in all fairness!) then i think we will just `go off` and do and then have a great big party afterwards. Have had the Church, Civil and Beach thing between us so all angles covered!

I did however see something on TV not long ago re a couple getting married in a cave somewhere, was like an underground grotto with fairy lights and candles...and hard hats at some points! Looked fab tho but prob something else to add to the `no` pile! Whatever you do will be perfect for you and Errol. x

Also, totally off subject..have your company stopped selling large sputniks?Cant get one at mine for love nor money!

Deevs..post office a nightmare! Ours was a `blueprint` for the design youve mentioned so weve had it about 3 yrs now... takes 3 times as longto do business post now as before. It just doesnt work!

Cat..good to see you on here.. good luck and congrats on the job!x

MTF..not sure if ive said welcome back..the bag story was very funny!take care x

So many more i want to mention!

Lyndy..hows the new motor?got the approval from Babyman?!

SBP - still no baby?hope everything is ok..x

Bingo..you are a total nutter! And as for car auctions..with parents in the trade i grew up in the places..can place a bid with the best of them!

And Rips..you are indeed a fruitcake but dont go changing!

Apologies to everyone ive missed... having a forgetful day today..its me age ya know!

Offski..

mSc x

Jakeygirl, our 4 year old JR is exactly the same with our Postie. Can spot the red van even when it is at the other end of the village. Has also got a thing about wheels. Goes mad if he sees a bike, pram and those silly bikes that you almost lay down to pedal- well we have to blindfold him with our hands when they come along!!

Mcw x

Ha..now have visions of JG house being covered in toilet rolls, Beez house being covered in little bits of post all over and MCW `hand blindfolding` her dog whilst a small child on a bike rides past looking bemused! Brilliant!

mSc x

Hi everyone,

We get our hearing tested yearly at work too, as we work in a sand quarry, although the office isn't noisy at all, I just think they send the two of us incase we feel we are missing out on something, not that I'm complaining as we also go for a lung function test so it's good to have these things anyway.

As for the wedding thing, OH and I also have had 3 between the two of us, if we were to do it again, I think we would just have a very quiet registry office affair, then a nice meal, both with immediate family and close friends, then maybe we would have a party in the evening. A friend of ours had her wedding in her back garden and then a party there at night too (she does live in a cottage in the country), and that was really lovely.

Have a good day all!

X

Gail.

I like the sound of that Dozy. Could be a bit expensive buying the cottage in the country though.

Mtd the Hound of the Waste Basket is 4 yrs 4 months - I am presuming as 4 is bad luck in chinese - he is of that descent somewhere way back although what an english cocker spaniel is doing with chinese ancestry...

JG MCW - totally the opposite - loves everyone/thing -young, old, wheels non wheels, fireworks and has a very soft spot for postie who puts his hand through the letter box to pat his nose - yes really !!!!
The dog is bonkers isn't he???

You OK Rips ? - you've gone quiet (tee hee)

Beez xx

Hello All,

Marriage - I shall keep it brief. As long as the day's memorable and you are sure you are doing it with the right person, then all is cool.

Chillax dudes.

Nic

x

Can I just say that some of you are incredibly greedy in how many times you've been married - I've not done it once yet or been even remotely close - jealous Moi??

They say it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. I think I have to agree.

AliB
xx

P.S. All this lovey, dovey-ness is making me want to heave! ;)

Have been laughing at Mr JG's antics today - he's almost able to take the stalker crown from Mr Rips by all accounts!

Except for one small issue....

He's been working on "Millionnaire's Row" today, but everytime he's seen someone he recognises, he's had to sneak back to the van to ring me to find out who they are and what soaps they've been in....

I have to say though - if I were a City player, I wouldn't have let a United fan anywhere near my gas pipes!

JG x

Where waz a????? Oh I yeah.....

Then a spotted a strange character.... no a wasn't looookin' in a mirror.... na... whatta spotted waz a traffic warden...... And the way she waz banging tickets onter windscreens with a sort of 'appy face of glee..... this woman must be evil a thought!!!!!!
Then it 'it me.... it 'it me all.... what the government ave warned uz all about....... ter keep a looook out for suspicious characters but noot the type yer might think could be working for Al Kidda!!!!!!
We've been told the next Al Kidda terrorist could be a female of european statue/ loooks.... and THIS traffic warden fitted the description exactly all!!!!!!! Although a wouldn't say she 'ad any loooks!!!!! Just evil ones!!!
A realised she could be part of Bush's axis of evil & a terrorist in disguise.... as we are on VERY 'igh alert.... and a waz alert!!!!!!!!!!!!
A decided ter intervene & make a citizens arreast in the name of anti-terrorism.... A mean yer can't be too catreful nowadees!!!!! So a jumped on 'er... and carried out me arreast!!!!!!!
Only problem before a could even get 'er down ter the ploice station.... a waz surrounded by 9 ploice cars & arreasted for..... arreasting a traffic warden!!!!!!
She must ave 'it 'er panic button on 'er walkie talkie!!!!!
Unfortunately a spent most all of Sundee being interviewed meself.... by the ploice!!!!!
Yes me being treated az a criminal when a waz only following what the government ave told uz aka ter be VERY vigilant!!!!!!!
Ave been told that rather than being vigilant.... ave acted more vigilante!!!!!! (anyone now, sorry know, what this new word means 'vigilante' az a don't!!!!!!)
All a will say..... that's the last teem a try ter 'elp out the state!!!!!
Ave been left in a bad state!!!!!!

PS CLP - Any chance of playing the nice tune 'Everydee People' by the band 'Arreasted Development????' OR.... 'Public Defender' by the wrock group 'State Of Alert!!!!!' Either would add ter yer already good selection of music on yer show CLP man!!!!!!

AliB..just for you!

Please everyone take this in the spirit it is meant!

A conversation before marriage...

He : Yes. At last. It was so hard to wait.

She : Do you want me to leave?

He : No! Don't even think about it.

She : Do you love me?

He : Of course! Over and over!

She : Have you ever cheated on me?

He : No! Why are you even asking?

She : Will you kiss me?

He : Every chance I get.

She : Will you hit me?

He : Are you crazy! I'm not that kind of person!

She : Can I trust you?

He : Yes.

She : Darling!

To read a conversation after marriage, simply read this in reverse...


OR..



Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road. As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride. With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.

Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently, looking intently at everything she saw, studying every little detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally.

'What in bag?' asked the old woman. Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, 'It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.'

The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said, 'Good trade.'

mSc x

s'alright Ali - I haven't got close either. After 15 years with the same man, I don't think I ever will do. I did pursuade the OH to buy me a ring a couple of years ago but it is more like an eternity ring than an engagement ring - as far as he is concerned we are eternally engaged!!! Ho hum...

mtd ffb xxx

MsScooby - All a can say iz a once scratched me nose atta car auction and az a result came away with whatta did plan ter come away with - a might tell all another dee on the blog!!!!!!!

Nic - In the words of The Quo ter quote The Quo... Whatta yer proposin??? Are we gonna ave anooother blog wedding soon?????? LOL!!!!!

Bye!

Now That Scoobs really has made me laugh out loud !! Brilliant.

AliB - always generous me - you can have mine OK?

Beez xx

LOL Scoobs

mtd ffb xxx

Ha Ha Scoobs, that's cheered me up xx

weddings - I would quite happiley say that if something happened to me and 'im indoors and I met another man stupid enough to marry me, registery office on a week day afternoon and then a big party. I am never planning a bit wedding ever again!

Scoobs - Very good!
Bingo - Not soon, no...

Nic

Oh and just a quick stat - Mayo blog 121 posts in 382 minutes (3.16 minutes between posts) - CLP blog 63 posts in 304 minutes (4.82 minutes bewteen posts). So 1.53 times more posts on Mayo blog.

Sad I know but true nonetheless.

Nic

Thanks Beez, you wouldn't be the first person to offer me their husband. So far I've turned them all down, no offence to Mr Beez xx

Oh well - at least I tried AliB !! House trained and everything (well nearly).

Nic - you bored?

Beez xx

Beez - Stiff.

Nic

xx

Chokes on bottle of water .....

x

Ah but Nic, we have 2 long Bingo blomments as well as some shorter ones, 2 jokes from Scoobs, advice from various people for Mw a!. Far more thought is going on on this side (have you done a word count????). From what I can see on the mayonaisse blog there is a lot of back patting and bowing and Steven Fry like wordage plus a bit of pedantry (I wonder where that is coming from? ;-P.)

mtd ffb xxx

Oh Nic there are so MANY comments i could put about #67 but shall refrain..where`s Rips or Deevs when you need em?!

Glad the jokes made you all smile..been a very loooonnnnnggg Tuesday it seems..

mSc x

PS - AliB..the right man is out there for you..you just have to `match` up! If you get my drift! x

Ah..there you are Deevs! Pat on the back lovey?!

mSc x

afternoon all

Hope everyone is doing ok on this drab Chewsday.

Been a bit lapsy daisuckle (sp) the last few days in keeping up with antics on here. However, did catch that MTF is back (horrah). Really need to get back to Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary again soon. GD adopted Tapestry for many years and even got her class mates to join in for a while. Still got the certificates, loads of photo's,pictures, badges etc somewhere. Oh and the mug, coaster, pens......

Ooo, I love a wedding to plan. In a previous life, I used to do just that for a hotel with a stately home nearby, fantastic fun and great to see the big day evolve. Best one was for a pop person and his model wife, very low key and tasteful. Anyhow MW, a!, it should be as you want it and not what everyone else thinks you want, if that makes sense.

Me and much beloved have been spliced once each, not sure if we will get there, would like to though. My previous was small and local, no real party or celebration (he didn't want it cos I was number 3!), so compromise on my part. If I do it again THERE WILL BE A BIG PARTY and then some just for just.

Deev - take a deep breath sweetie, it will all be worth it come Friday!

Will try and catch up some more in a bit, however, may not be back till t'mora.

Steffi/MrsT
XX

I'll be fine Scoobs, when I get back to base and open a bottle of wine. Long, long day doing things I don't want to do, at somewhere I don't want to be.

Tonight: pasta, packing and pyjamas.

Tomorrow night: out with besty besty friend for "farewell" supper.

Thursday night: A14, M6, M6 toll .... smiley smiley Deevs!

Friday night: don't be so blimmin' nosey ...!!!

Deevs
xx

Nic - car - motorway - I have a stack of stuff here a bean counter can do and I hate accounts - in fact - loathe and detest..... in fact........


Sorted - no longer on MY desk - on someone elses - tee hee

Beez xx

Deev - why are you packing pasta in to your pyjamas?

Beez xx

mtd - I could do a word count but that appear somewhat pedantic and that just wouldn't be me, would it!
Scoobs - Oh go on - see if you can get modded!

Nic

xx

P.S. Deevs - I shall be talking to you later, after school.

Beez, I've got the Mutley chuckles again now! Altho it has to be said, my PJs are packed with pasta, given that that's all I'm eating during the week at the mo. Last night with seafood. Tonight with chicken.

Nic ..... wooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo!!!

Deevs

x

Joke of the day from me!!

A man and his wife were awoken at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push.
"Not a chance," says the husband, "it is 3:00 in the morning!"
He slams the door and returns to bed.
"Who was that?" asked his wife..
"Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers.
"Did you help him?" she asks.
"No, I did not, it is 3:00 in the morning and it is pouring rain out there!"
"Well, you have a short memory," says his wife. "Can't you remember about three months ago when we broke down, and those two guys helped us?
I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself!"
The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the pounding rain.
He calls out into the dark, "Hello, are you still there?"
"Yes," comes back the answer.
"Do you still need a push?" calls out the husband.
"Yes, please!" comes the reply from the dark.
"Where are you?" asks the husband.
"Over here on the swing," replied the drunk.

Errol xxx

Oh My!! - this is just NOT getting my work done - can't see for tears of laughter now !!!

Beez xx

Errol,

Like that one...though hard not to laugh when sharing an office with 3 other people, which, inevitably, makes you want to laugh even more...

Nic

Cheers Errol!

And on that note, I'm off home

JG x

Scoobs Me Darlin, I do get your drift ;) Thanks for the reminder.

Errol - Good one!

Joke of the day from me,

A young man wanted to purchase a gift for his new sweetheart's birthday. As they had not been dating for very long and after careful consideration, he decided a pair of gloves would strike the right balance, romantic but not too personal.

Accompanied by his sweetheart's younger sister, he went to a store and brought a pair of white gloves. The sister purchased a pair of knickers for herself. During the wrapping, the shop assistant accidentally mixed up the items and the sister got the gloves, whilst the sweetheart got the panties. Without checking the contents, the young man sealed the package and sent it to his sweetheart with the following note:

'I chose these because I noticed that you are not in the habit of wearing any when we go out in the evening. If it had not been for your sister, I would have chosen the long ones with the buttons. But she wears short ones that are easier to remove. These are a delicate shade, but the lady I bought them from showed me the pair she had been wearing for the past three weeks and they were hardly soiled. I had her try yours on for me and she looked really smart.

I wish I could be there to put them on for you the first time, as no doubt other hands will come into contact with them before I have a chance to see them again. When you take them off, remember to blow in them before putting them away as they will likely be a little damp from wearing. Just think how many times I will kiss them during the coming year. I hope you will wear them for me on Friday night.

All my love....

Good one MCW !!!

Don't look now folks but it is 5 o'clock and it is still light !! wheeeeee - mega red sky we've got here too.

Beez xx

Lorks o'lordy .... first CLP reads out his text, then Mr Mayo picks his first song. If they win at the pub quiz tonight he'll need to widen the door frames at ChezNic!

x x x x

All these jokes of the dee very funny.... can a join in >>>>>>>

A proprietor of a 'airdresser's complained ter the nearby 'airdesser's that they keep lowering their prices ter steal business.... the proprietor said.... you are undercutting uz!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry!

Of course you can Bingo. I love hearing your funny comments.

My last joke before I go to prepare dinner:

The new father ran out of the labour ward and announced to the rest of his family who were waiting for the news. "We had twins!"

The family was so excited they immediately asked "Who do they look like?"

The father paused, smiled, and said, "Each other of course."


Sorry about that, I'll disappear now.............Mcw x

Chris,
Almost a year since Noah was born. Well done. I'm reminded 'cos i was reviewing some of your old blogs today. The one from 14th February - a Saturday morning with knees bent up on the sofa and you and Noah spending a quality hour checking each other out. Fantastic. Moving. Beautiful. Familiar! Made me cry! Thank you.

You reminded me of just the way I felt with my first lad. It was at the time of the first gulf war and I was very scared for me, him, his mum. Well, he'll be 20 in April. It's true, time does go so fast. I can't believe it's that long ago. Still, I'm a very proud dad of, now, two of the most fantastic sons you could ever hope for.

Thanks for the memories Chris. And keep up the good work.

David
Sheffield

Good evening one and all,

Glad you liked the joke and I liked the jokes posted after, made me giggle. Nic heard your name called out on Drivetime, cool.

As I was about to post it, I received a call from my angel saying she needed a prince in shining armour, well I turned up in a dirty Mevira, closest I could get in this climate to shining armour. MW, a! had been out with mum and dog for a long walk around Pitsford resevoir, having parked the car in their car park. They walked for ages, stopped at the cafe for a cuppa and then looked at the clock. OOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPSSSSS 7 minutes to get back to the car before they lock the gates until 9am tomorrow. Well guess what happened next,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,they got back to the car and found the gates locked!
After calling the whole faamily, without luck, M called me at work, asking for help. I checked the internet for a phone number to see if I could get someone there to open the gates but no joy, all numbers go to answer machine (At 4.30pm this is unacceptable really, come on, this is 2010 not 1810!!)Got permission to mission away from work early and got there in record time ( could have been faster if the muppet in front, volvo ahh, ((sorry to any volvo drivers)) doing 15mph in a 60????????)I checked the locks and they were both shut but the guy who locked them in had left the combination set to its correct number DOH so I opened the gate and let them out woo hoo. Got lots of looks as if I was the ''Guardian Of The Gate''

So all's well that ends well phew.

NOW, all who read this, I need to inform you of some exciting news but guess what,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you got to wait til about 8pm ishhhhh hope you will come back n read the news.

Enjoy your dinners, drive home, elevens's etc and blog you laterz

I love you all,

Errol xxx

What a lovely, funny, happy blog today.

Beez,JG,Mtd,Mcw. Maybe we should start a class , mad dog training.Least I know holly's normal, I think!

Mariella,Marriage service and reception in country hotel,overlooking beautiful grounds, ending the night with firework display. Before I retired, had floristy business.I loved doing the wedding shows and going out to look at the bride and grooms venue's, went to some lovely places.

Pleased to hear your ok Bingo.


csn.xxx

Iwent to the opticians today. I said to the lady, I am here for an eye test. She said can you see the receptionist. I said no. tadaaaa

Errol!! Don't leave us in suspenders until 8pm! And well done on your rescue efforts!

Well done on your mention Nic!

Oh, MW,a, I was thinking about your wedding plans on the way home, after laughing a two BMW drivers getting into accidents completely of their own making (sorry Beemer drivers, but these two really deserved it)!

If was getting married again, I would pick a venue that matched our interests, as there are so many places available now. In our case, it'd be something car related, and I don't mean the local petrol station...but you know what I mean.

But something else to consider, as this is the reason Mr JG & I didn't get married abroad is who do you want to be there, and would they be prepared to or be able to afford to travel there. Our 3 nieces were all under 5, and Mr JG's Mum won't travel, so it ruled it out for us.

Just a thought anyway, you'll think of something lovely I'm sure :)

JG x

Oh CSN, when I got home tonight, I could swear my dog miaowed!

Oh and my Mum had a cat who used to sharpen it's claws on the loo roll - a fine mess it made...

JG x

Hello Everyone

Have been into the Big City for training today, glad I don't have to do that everyday!

Was good for me though, meeting up with colleagues I don't see often and having nice lunch at the hotel hosting the training (and they give out choccie bars!!)

Have just read the blog from last night & today and I have to say Chris was right with his choice of first record........
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All You Need Is Love!!

I love your descriptions of what love is to you and that really made me think.

I love the sound of your wedding, MW'a and Errol, someone mentioned a cave and I think that might be Cheddar Gorge, could be beautiful with all the candle light. All I can add is enjoy every moment of it. I think there's a lot to be said for a simple ceremony then a lovely party somewhere you love

Love

Seza xxx

Errol, Looking forward to hearing your news.

JG,very true about getting married abroad, one of my daughter's wanted to do that,but changed her mind.

csn.xxx

JG, Have you been drinking, thats so funny, so we now have mad cats and dogs. I can't stop laughing.

csn.xxx

OK OK OK The News of the day is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,





MW, a! and I have at last set a date! And you guys are the first to know!

So to all those who wish to, get buying a hat, I hear some will want to!



And the date is................


17th September 2011, evening wedding, candles and low lights and I can't wait.

Errol xxx

Congratulations to both of you.

Lots of Love,csn.xxx

Just logged in and what lovely news to greet me .

Congratulations Errol and Mariella ,how wonderful ,I'm thrilled for you both .

Get started on the Hat Fund ,Just in case ,no presure .

Bids .how exciting .xxxx.

Congratulations to you

What a lovely thing to have to look forward to

xx