Oh Chris - what can I say that hasn't already been said about Beez. As I said on the last blog, Mariella's poem sums her up completely. I always felt that if I was in trouble she would help in some way (even if it was just being there to talk to). I know that she has helped many of the other bloggers in many ways. I'll leave it to them to tell their tales.

mtd ffb xxx

Peesss thank you for todays show and blog. It means a lot that you care.

mtd ffb xxx

CLP - thank you for your kind words and showing us that you care.

Beez to me was always about life and laughter and shoes, and I guess I'm still waiting for her to pop up with a couple of comments about her mad dog and the never ending ironing pile.

If I have learned one things from Beez - is that life is far too short and we need to make the most of what we have.

Baggy xx

Chris, that is a beautiful blog and I am sure we will all be bursting forth with tales of Our Beezer throughout the day.

For now, for me, the dentist awaits. A fear I must overcome.

Thank you for the comments on the show this morning - you really did have an entire nation in tears!

Deevs

x

Managed to hold back the tears mostly until this blog from you Chris.

Thank you for the show and for understanding xx

Susan x

Bless you Chris, You really are one in a million, just like Beez.

What a wonderful blog and I am sure Beez is looking down on us and smiling :)

I met Beez twice and both times was hugged like I've never been hugged before. I never really got time to chat with her one on one, but she always had a comment to make about my blogs or what I was up to. She was encouraging, thoughtful, loving and a truely wonderful human being.

None of us will ever look at a pair of "killer" heels without thinking of Beez or drink a glass (or bottle) of pink fizz without toasting her. Long may she live in our hearts.

AliB
xx

I've not posted for a while but have been lurking!

I heard CLP's bit on the radio this morning and just couldn't believe it, the last posts I'd read were from Beez on Friday. I've now read yesterday's blog through the tears and today's from CLP.

Beez was the first to welcome me to the blog when I first posted and always answered me when I pm'd her on fb, though I never met her I feel she was a friend and I will miss her.

RIP Beez and much love to your family you will leave behind a big space that will never be filled.

Love to everyone MCM

Perfectly put, Chris.

And as I said yesterday, I can only hope that when my time comes to depart, that I can leave a legacy of sunshine, laughter and hope, as has our Beez.

That's the measure of a life well lived.

Clodagh.xx

Chris your lovely blog has made me 'fill up'. I regret that I didn't get to meet the lovely Beez in person. I think uncle carl has got it spot on, as far as I am concerned with his heartfelt comment on the last blog, post number 202. She came across to me as being warm, kind, very welcoming to all the new bloggers. She was very funny and also was
very wise, and great with advice.

As I am about to tackle my very own pile of laundry, I can't help a wry smile as I remember Beez and her photo's and comments about her very own mountain of ironing, and all her antics down in the shed!

God Bless You Jane.


Love from Jackie (madchickenwoman x)

Ah bugger it, where's that pansy hat. And me knitted swimsuit an' rubber flowery bathing cap.. do they 'ave projectile tea up there on your cloud, Beez?..

C.xx

Chris

Thank you for your wonderful blog and show today.

Lots of love and hugs to everyone.

csn. xx

To CLP & ALL Bloggers, Lurkers & Friends & Family Of Jane aka B's Mum...

Skiving at work to write this be this is more important now.... Just wanted to add to what I wrote yesterday... CLP very thoughful of you to mention Jane on your show this morning & to write about here here!!!!!

You ask for us all to add more of what we knew about her:

I didn't know her aswell as some of the other bloggers but the times I did meet her... she became one of my favourite bloggers & a good friend!!!!

For me one of the best times I ever.... In fact I know people only write nice things about someone when they pass away.... But thinking about it.... When I took Jane, Cheryl & Steve on a Sunday afternoon guided tour of Liverpool to some of the nicest places I know of in Liverpool.... it was the best day out I ever had in Liverpool!!!!
I remember gettingt he credit for everything running so smoothly like when we just caught the Mersey Ferry from Birkenhead.... but it wasn't me.... that day everything just clicked perfectly into place!!!!!!
The weather was sunny.... First drinks at the Albert Dock... then the underground to Birkenhead.... we got the Ferry perfectly timed back to Liverpool.... then over to The Cavern... where just by chance a brilliant singer/ guitar player was performing loads of great songs from The Beatles to all different artists!!!!!!
And it was free that day to get in!!!!!
Then over to a restaurant that used to be a chapel... voted the UK's best restaurant of 2008 and definately one of the most charismatic i've ever been in!!!!!!!!

For me that was the most enjoyable day ever in Liverpool for me.... and the fact I shared it with Cheryl, Steve & Jane... is what made it extra special!!!!!!!

Trying to keep myself together here but failing..... Just hope nobody sees me at work!!! LOL!!!!

This is one of my favourite photos from the day >>>>

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Hi

Keep smiling, onwards and upwards. Last thing she said to me.

So today, in her memory, that is what I'm doing.

God bless.

Debbie

The talking about the dinosaur on the way to work had me in the fits! I even texted my Dad about how long does a bridge need to be before it's a tunnel. He came up with an answer to do with that a bridge carries things over an obstacle for example a river or train line whereas a tunnel goes under/through something - a river (Again) or a mountain - for example the stupidly long one in Japan.

He also came back with an answer about was Noah's ark a boat or a ship (he says Boat - I'll be back with an explanation if you need it!)

I saw the tributes to Beez on the previous post. (I searched for Beez and the whole scroll bar on the right hand side flashed up with yellow - there are just so many tributes)

RIP lovely Beez

Perfect, absolutely perfect!

Cheers Chris - Beez would have agreed with every word of that I suspect.
Especially "live life large - die happy."

Sound advice.

Loads of love to all

Rips

x

Beez was my late night chatting buddy amongt other things.

We tried so hard to have a curfew, but one of us would always pop back and just have a sneaky peep.

She will live on in our hearts forever.

Thank you Chris for such a fitting tribute to the best hugger I have ever met.

Looking forward to reading everyone thoughts and memories.

In the meantime, back to the oven cleaning. Something Beez used to really rib me about. Likewise, me about her ironing.

Love to everyone.

MTF.xx

Chris: what a wonderful blog from you today. I can assure you that Beez certainly was living her life large. When I saw her in Glasgow in March, she looked terrific, and very happy.

Chris, when Afternoon Delight came on this morning, I just knew it was for Beez. I haven't had a chance to read the blog from last night, but my heart lurched, and I knew you were playing it for her. Thank you xx

I will miss her so much - just last Friday we were having a tussle together over Philip Glenister! I left the office giggling like mad, how could I have known that I would never get the chance to talk to her again?

Beez was just a lovely person, I liked her so much. She was terrific on this blog - never missed a comment, never missed welcoming newcomers.

My heart goes out to her family and close friends - it's a terrible time just now, but hopefully as time goes by, the wonderful memories of her will help everyone recover.

Love, Chrissie xx

Crikey! Beez, you got a whole CLP blog just for you! Crack open the pink fizz gal and get dancin', wherever you are!

I am finding it surreal to feel so sad about the passing of someone I sadly never met in person, though I felt I knew her. She always made an effort to say something personal and to show an interest, and at times sympathy, for my career as a teacher, as she had teachers in her family too.

I loved hearing about her antics at meets, particularly the sage with Chez, Jovial and the lift!

Love to everyone,

A x

Thank you Chris for such a lovely blog for our dear dear Beez and for the tribute to her on the show.

She will be missed so much but equally bring a smile to our faces with so many memories. For her great sense of humour and tea splattering screen moments, her warmth and compassion for anybody who needed an ear, the wonderful hugs she gave you whenever you met her and of course her love of Pink Fizz and shoes. She was such great company and a true friend. Mariella's poem sums her up beautifully.

Whenever the occasion calls for champers it will always be Pink Fizz and a glass raised to Beez from now on.

Darce xxx

@boleyngirl some of the best friends I have, I haven't never actually met in real life - one of my closest friends lives in Norwich and we met via Twitter and a mutual friend (who i've met in real life at least) and then my other friend is in Wollongong and we met via Twitter as well!

We have chocolates in the office. Would anyone like one? (You know share the love)

Hello CLP and All.

No silly inane comments from me today.

I'm just thinking of my lovely blog friend Beez and her faithful friend Biggles.

How can I tell 'real people' that I'm grieving. They'll think I'm a bit odd. Not that they don't already, I'm sure!

MKxxx

Hi again - been ironing while singing 'afternoon delight' in my head.

Beez was the only blogger, up until the other day, whose mobile number I had. She sent me a lovely personal message last week on FB about a little accident i had with my car as she understood how a car can be your pride and joy. She also wished me well for the job interview the next day and I know she would have buoyed me up for the 2nd call back coz that's just how she was. I never met Beez much to my regret but could still feel her warmth and caring.
She will be missed by so many people on here and FNWC won't be quite the same.

Love to all xx

Beautifully put Chris - thank you and thank you also for the tribute on the show.

Beez was a special lady - fun, laughter and warmth coupled with a brilliant down-to-earth attitude. My thoughts go out to all her family and loved ones.

Love to everyone,
Mxx

Hannah J: yes please - anything but toffee!

C xx

Marjie: I do believe that Beez would be more than happy for inane or silly comments - that's what life is all about!

Yes, tricky explaining to people that you are grieving for someone you never even met. It's quite amazing, though, how people accept it when you say you are on "a Chris Evans blog" and that's how you know people. They may think it strange at first, but that's their problem!

C xx

Hello Chris,

She was the most wonderful woman I,ve ever met,an absolute darling,so kind and generous to everyone.
Her big bear hugs were legendary,as were her love of shoes , pink fizz and red wine.
Our girl had a heart the size of Wembley Stadium and all were welcomed in.

Steve.

I haven't had a chance to log on since yesterday afternoon and have only just found out the news. What a very sad loss. I want to pass on my sincere condolences to Beez's family and friends. It may seem odd to you that so many of us who only met her once or communicated with her on here feel so very sad at her passing. I think it's because it shone through on this little blog just what a warm person she was with a great sense of fun. She managed to connect in some way with all of us and we'll remember her with great fondness.

I shall be breaking the curfew tonight with a few large glasses of red, yelling at Question Time and Diane and Porty, Beez, don't you worry about that sweetheart.

God bless

Barmy xx

PS Lots of love to all of you, and especially to Cheryl for breaking the news to so many of us with great sensitivity. Thank you. xx

Gotta go now!

I need to go out and I'm trying to keep my mascara on.

Will return when I can let myself go!

Love to All

xxx

MK

I have been reading all the kind things all you bloggers said about that lovely lady. Chris you know what to say at the right time. I can remember reading her blogs but no one ever leaves us as we will all meet again some day. Thats what I believe.

Chrissie-S: Do you like the Milky Way ones? if not I can sort something other than a toffee for you :D

Marjie-k: Have you got waterproof?

Barmy: I agree, Cheryl Thank you *hugs*

Hi Guys

Unfortunately I missed some of the blog recently an am only tuning in now.

I was blessed enough to meet Beez (albeit briefly) at Christmas at the 02 - she was a star - a beautiful beautiful person.

My heart goeas out to you all, her friends & family at this time.

Dan

She was mum, friend, sister and adviser to all. Most of all, she encouraged us to live life to the max, in our highest heels, and damn the consequences!
I nearly wee'd myself when she was recounting the O2 visit to me! She was a brilliant tale teller!
DWNB

Steve: every word you say is so true. I am thinking about you, what a star you were in Glasgow. xx

Hannah: yes, I would love a wee Milky Way. x

I am just managing to read through the blog from last night. It is stunning. Incredible tributes to our lovely Beez: so much love, and all of it deserved.

Cheryl: what a sensitive way you told everyone the news. Just perfect xx

I had no idea that Chris knew about Beez. I only know that when Afternoon Delight came on this morning, that he must know, and that it was being played for her. Chris Evans is an absolute diamond.

To all the newcomers last night, and lurkers from the past: please stay and join in the blog - I know Beez would really love that.

Thank goodness I am in here on my own at the moment, I have been in tears for the last half hour.

C xx

Chrissie-S: It's a good plan but how do I get the milky way to you?? Erm I could post it but it would get all squishy and probably in edible!

HUGS! As my best friend puts it crying on your own sucks at least with someone there they can hug you (so pretend for a sec I'm sending hugs!)

Hannah: thank you for that hug, I really needed it! And any future chocolates, pink fizz, etc can be sent virtually - you think about sending something, and we will get it!

C xx

Just sending some loves and hugs from a long time lurker, occasional popperer back in.

Sleep well Beez x

Jo

Chrissie-s: FABULOUS! I have posted MWa's poem for Beez on my blog too - there are lots of links coming back here and it says that it's by MWa.

If you'd like a look its at www.rockangel.co.uk (just the same if the plural you would rather that I take it down then I will just let me know)

lucnhtime now!

Chris, thank you again for playing Afternoon Delight for our Beez. It started me off again. I did give a little smile though when you said ‘best get a wiggle on’. Great blog today dedicated to the lovely lady herself.

As others have said, how do you explain to people that you are grieving for someone you’ve never met? I was usually in bed when Beez made her late night appearances on the blog, but made sure I read up the next morning. I loved FNWC in particular, when she was darting back and forth to the blog, posting that she was just off to stir the curry, pouring a glass of something, or filling the dishwasher. Her Biggles stories always made me laugh (I’m sure he’s missing his mummy very much). We all are of course but we know the reason why.

Mr P went to bed last night leaving me to read the blog, and when I joined him he just said you are very sad tonight aren’t you? I was in bits.

Richard Allinsons final tune today just before midday was Michael Bublé’s I’ve Never met you yet, not that he knew it, but another fitting tribute.

Rest in peace Jane x

Thank you Cheryl x

Pen xx

Well, gosh darn it what are you lot like - promised the girls at work that there'd be no tears today, yet here I am blubbing away like a good 'un.

AF xx

Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts and memories about Beez. I met her at the O2 last December. We only had time for a quick hug and for her to tick me off about the amount of clevage I had on show. In fact she reached over and pulled up my top *laughing*. Not long after that she left a message on my facebook saying I MUST come to a blog meet so we can spend some proper time together.

She was the first to comment if I was bellyaching about loosing weight or any other grumble I might have at the time. She was friendly, warm and welcoming. The mother of the blog maybe.............certainly someone with common sense and a warm welcoming heart.

So I will use her example as a template for how I live my life - she has been and will continue to be a presence in all our lives.

RIP Jane

Love Cathmel x x x x x

Beez - need a favour :-)

I'm supposed to be going on a stag weekend to Ibiza next week, but I can't say I'm looking forward to it. My only hope was my flight being affected by the Icelandic volcanos, but that's not looking likely now.

So while you're settling into your new bolt-hole up there, any chance of topping up the ash clouds a bit?

Cheers sweetheart. We're all thinking of you x

No, no, no - this isn't right.

Popped in a couple of hours ago and saw the blog. Went to yesterday's blog and saw the news. I can't believe this.

When I first joined the blog, Beez was one of the first to welcome me. She encouraged me to come to the London blog meet and what a joy it was to meet her! I was greeted by the biggest hug from a crazy lady with fab shoes! Loved her from that moment onward! Since then, she has laughed and commiserated with my work situation as she is linked to the same company. I came on today to say that I had been extended again and was looking forward to her reply! I will miss her hugely.

Deev - you broke the news so gently and sensitively. It must have been so hard for you.

JTT - big hugs to you.

I have a bottle of pink fizz in the fridge - I think it may be opened tonight.

Alex
x

Afternoon,

Trying to keep the mascara on and keep the tears in, failing on both accounts.

What time did CLP play the tune please? as i will listen again this evening.

CLP, thanks, this is more than just a blog xx

MC xx

PS Hannah/ Chrissie, I could do with a chocolate if you have a spare please . xx

The other thing I would like to say is:

1. Chris your care for us is unique. It was great to be able to tweet you about this sad news and have you respond. You listened and did Jane proud this morning with your tribute.

2. Deevski the way you shared this sad news and have supported the blog is an amazing testiment to the incredible person that you are.

Cathmel x x x x

Hi everyone,
Well I am an age old lurker, yes lurking right since the beginning of the blog. I just wanted to say how sorry I am and I have been fighting tears (sat in work) reading all your lovely comments. I used to love reading Beez stories and she seemed to have such a great heart and outlook on life. I will miss her.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
Sleep in peace xx

Blimey troops - now I'm all unnecessary again. It wasn't the easiest blogging I've ever had to do, but knew what needed to be said, and I'd like to think, how to put it.

I survived the dentist. Just. I did however lose it, big time, in the chair. This ended with my explaining to Mr Dentist about losing a dear, beloved friend some 24 hours previous, and some anti-biotics - although I'm not sure the anti-b's will help heal the pain of loss.

It's lovely to see so many "old faces" back, if for all the wrong reasons. Please stick around - and that goes for you newbies and lurkers too.

Back in a bit.

Deevs

x

M.C. - it was just after 8.30am. The 70's smasher was deicated to her.....

Thanks Cat, I only heard CLP from 8am to 8-15am.
I will listen tonight.

Thanks , MC x

@Manchester Calling: we have Parties or Flowers (get me?!) - but by the looks of it someone stole the strawberry ones

hi guys
Chris, what a lovely blog, thank-you so much for be so supportive, you truly realise how this blog has affected so many lives xx
Bought a bottle of red for tonight, might have a little sniff while hubby drinks it and will raise my glass of lemonade to Janey.

RA played another tune that had me thinking of her today, my oft requested ARF - Gloria Gaynor's I Am What I Am. Just listen to the lyrics, nuff said

{{{{{{{All bloggers esp JTT)

Tiggs xxx

Afternoon each

CLP, i had to pull over this morning as i couldnt see the road through the tears..what a lovely fitting tribute, perfectly put. THank you.

My memories of Beez. Despite only meeting her in person 3 times i have many..

Last May, i arrived at the Leeds meet after working all day. It was a beautiful sunny day and the pub was packed...i couldnt see AF(the only blogger i`d met uptil then) anywhere. I rang AF`s phone and it was answered not by her but by Jane...she then proceeded to give me rubbish directions to where they were sitting for the next 5 minutes til i eventually found AF. I arrived at the table to be given a Beez hug and be told `you are really Northern!`. Luckily i dont hold grudges (!)and feel priveleged(sp?) to have been her friend...

Oh, and there was the Liverpool meet where i shared a Beatles tour taxi with Jane,JTT,Cheryl and Crumpy..many laughs had, not least at Eleanor Rigbys grave where Jane and i struggled in the mud with our heels...shoes, always the shoes!

Already posted this on the other side so apologies to some..but they are my fave memories of many.

mSc x

Also, welcome and welcome back respectively to the lurkers and returnees.. as people have said, please stay, we promise we dont bite! Well i wont at least..as long as Hannah lobs one of those chockys my way please?! Cheers!

Annie, hows Samuel? Hope he`s perking up. x

PiP, hope it was good news for SiL..x

MtD and Susan - fingers crossed for jobs tomorrow x

And i just have to tell you this. I dont `do` crying, i am a very practical person who gets angry more than anything,even when i get such sad news. I did a lot of pacing and even threw a pen yesterday to help!

But, got in last night, started reading the blog and just ended up in a heap, getting more and more upset... poor GM didnt know what to do bless him as it doesnt happen often! Hugs were handed out generously, soothing words spoken and he pottered off to make a cup of tea... and you know what?It worked!How very British!

Cherish the ones you love everyday... and if they also happen to bring along a large packet of M**strels at the same time as the cuppa dont turn them down!

mSc x

Are any of you lovelies from near Bedford/MK/Cambridge direction? It would be lovely to have a meet up but the London group is a little to far away for me just for one evening

Right, i`ll shut up now, in danger of boring myself never mind you lovely lot!

UC - brilliant! And if anyone will sort that cloud it`ll be our Beez!

And MC, think it was 8.36, sorry i cant be more precise....!!

Work...

mSc x

I've listened again and left the iplayer open at the spot so Mr Tiggs can hear it, he was lucky enough to have met her too

Tiggs xxx

I was thinking - and feel free to shout me down, that I would like to do something to remember beez and to raise money for a chairty that we all feel she would like.

How about later this year - say July/August time - we meet somewhere like Birmingham and walk a mile in high heels? Males and females both and we all put in for the pleasure and that money gets given to chairty?

It was just an idea but I feel it would be a great rememberance walk for Beez? I can organise if people are intrested and will set up a link on the fb page?

Baggy - trying to make sense of the senseless.

UC, if she's got a fag on the go, that ash cloud will survive!

Miss you Jane, keep smiling.

Ta ta Lin x

beautiful lyrics from Vince Clarke to share

'I try hard to put you out of my mind, every night alone I'm thinking about you, how can I avoid this pain without you. I won't cry, I won't be sorry no more, maybe this is something I'll get over, maybe I can learn to love another, it's just a matter of time, a matter of time'

Tiggs xxx

Hi, back again. Lovely to read such wonderful comments continuing for Beez.

UC: Beez will love that one!

I don't mean to single out any particular comment, because they are all so heartfelt. However, I feel I should say that from the previous blog, I think Mariella's poem is just fabulous. Also, Susan's contribution is very comforting, and rings true in my belief. LadyBookworm wrote a wonderful post - that's when I started crying. And DD: lovely - the nights spent in that hot tub were a joy!

Bingo: can I just say to you, that I understand you were upset yesterday when a couple of your comments on F1 showed up at a most unfortunate time. Don't worry about it, it's just one of those things, and I think Beez would have found it really quite amusing!

Cheryl: glad to hear you survived the dentist, but no wonder you are upset - it has been a nightmare few days. I am sure he would have been very understanding.

MC/Hannah/Scoobs: have just realised that I have a packet of G*l*xy Counters (remember them? - they are back on the market) in the fridge here - they are being distrubted forthwith!


C xx

Baggy / Hannah and everyone else

I've posted something on FB about a meeting in Birmingham to celebrate Jane's life. A luncheon where we can toast her with her beloved pink fizz, and share laughter, hugs and no doubt a few tears.

It is envisaged that this will be a Saturday and it's looking like sometime in July - date tbc once more people have had a chance to check dates etc.

It would be fabulous to see as many as possible there.

But as for walking a mile in killer heels ....... for me, no. In the words of The Great Beezles, "I don't do walking" !!

Cheryl x x x

Chrissie..ta chuck, but please try and improve your aim..my colleague thought it was raining chocolate :) ! x

Cheryl, glad tooth sorted... and Jane tears covered up the dentist ones!x

Also meant to say that yes, some wonderful words and MW`a, poem was just fab. x

Debs - you bought them there shoes yet?!x

mSc x,who feels like giving out lots of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x

PS - Baggy,lovely idea, i`m sure we can sort something out x

Deev - thanks for the headsup - and if walking in heels was easy everyone would do it.

I will def try and make that along with mr bp - and I will be wearing my stripper shoes - come hell or highwater!

Baggy - what a great idea to so something together in Beez's name. Count me in as a definite YES.

Barmy xx

I posted my 'yes' before I saw your post Cheryl. A Saturday in Brum would be ideal. (Sigh of relief - I'm not sure I could walk a mile in heels but I can sure as hell drink pink champagne, oh yes.)

x

Off to work now.

Hope you all have a good afternoon,

Debs, might have got sidetracked slightly on her shoe mission!

Cheerio, MTF.xx

Chris - very many thanks for creating this blog in memory of Jane.

I had the great fortune to work with and be engaged to Jane many years ago, in fact this coming Whit Monday would have been the 43rd anniversary of our first date.
Jane was a very attractive, vibrant young lady with a beautiful smile and many talents - shorthand typist,chef,knitting (beautiful Aran sweater - see photos "Way back when"), dressmaker to name but a few.

Sadly our paths went separate ways in '71 but I still have very pleasant memories of our times together. Some 6 months ago Jane found me on Facebook (first contact in over 35 years) and she was very gracious in saying that she too had many happy memories of our times together.

A very sad loss but as you say - she would wish us to celebrate life to the full - thank you Jane for bringing much happiness to others' lives and especially to mine.

Les

Chrissie-S: I've never heard of those so send one my way hehe

Deevs: That would be fab but I'm not free the weekend of the 10th (and the weekend before is my Brothers bday so I'd need to check what the plans are lol) (I have a whole week off in August if thats any good lol) I will be sure to join the FB group I just need to find it when I get home later.

However I don't do high heels - I might have a pair but they are probably falling to bits out of misuse and lack of use lol. Can I wear my DMS or Wellies?

Hi all,

A quick note to send me sincerest condolences to everyone who knew Jane and hope you remember all the good times you shared with her.

Even though I never met her, through email and facebook messages after I started to blog found her to be kind hearted and living life to the full.

She will never be forgotten.

take care everyone.

Nick.

What a lovely post Les. That's our Jane....once met, never forgotten!

Ta ta Lin x

I stopped posting on the blog long ago (due to work commitments) but remember Jane (Bs-Mum) really well. A very cheeky and totally wonderful woman. We never met but didn't need to - I got her personality in spades from jousting on the blog with her.

Deevs let me know she had gone and I am gutted that she has left us.

It is times like this when we look around us and think: "time to make every moment count" - lets not look back with regrets but with smiles and look forward to the time we can log into the big blog in the sky and see Jane's ribald comments once again.

Take care peeps.

Easyjobrob.

I had to come and post today. All I can say is lucky angels, with Beez up there to give them shoe tips and make them laugh!

In all the time I've been blogging and lurking, Beez never said a bad word about anyone, just always there offering support, laughter, or tea-soaked screen moments.

Beez, RIP lovely lady.

T xxx

Afternoon everyone

Fantastic blog today Chris and well said - we must all live life large and most definitely die happy, otherwise what will this life that is so tiny and precious have been about.

I didn't ever meet Beez but she was always lovely on here and when I first joined this mad blog she was one of the first to welcome me and 'chat' to me. On fb she always had the odd funny comment on any status, particularly if Alfie the dog was in a pic! In fact she commented on a pic I posted on Friday evening, so that is very poignant and memorable for me.

To all those who met and loved her - much love is sent your way and I can almost guarantee that from what I know and see on here Beez will be looking upon you all with thankfulness that you touched her life.

I also shed a tear this morning when Chris played the tribute to Beez. And no waterproof mascara, so I had to redo!

dreamer
xxx

Les, what a really wonderful contribution, just lovely.

Scoobs: I should have taken off my reading glasses - ooops! Loving all the xxxxxx !

Hannah, trust me, once you taste these beauties, you'll be down to your local corner cafe to buy them! I rarely eat chocolate, but these are something else.

Cheryl: I would love to come to the Brum meet, but it will be too soon for me after the Leeds one. I am sure the Leeds meet will see the purchase of several bottles of the pink stuff!

C xx

Hi! Long lost lapsed blooger here also a not very frequent logger in over at the other side. I have just heard/read the devasting news of our dearly beloved Beez. There is nothing more I can really add to those comments already posted. B'smum was one of the first to chat to me way back when, was always there with a lovely comment when things weren't going so well, funny comments abound - Bondy's Frilly meeting knickers lead to many Tea screens, tales of the bolt hole, tirades about bean counters and annoying clients, excitement over this years new wheels, FNWC stalwart and many more memories. My thoughts and condolances go out to both her real and virtual friends and family, and especially those lucky enough to straddle both camps.

Quack

A big thank you to Christoph Lambie Pie for devoting today's blog to our dear departed friend Beesmum.

I was already a blogger when she joined but along with diva and a few others enlivened my days when I could read or join in with the fun and frivolity. If anyone was down she would care enough to respond with kind words and stand up for us when someone else was nasty.

For me my memories are full of madcap conversations about Puffins, virtual sheds and why the men on the blog were sent there, the hot tub and FNWC or sometimes SNWC - tea splattering moments.

Above all we shared a love of high shoes - most of mine are only 2.5 in high and court shoe typebase but very colourful and fun.

RIP Jane - you will be up above enjoying having the blog devoted to you and a song played this morning.

To everyone bloggers, bloggettes and lurkers - live life to the fullest and never go to sleep on an argument.

Somerset Phoenix

Dookie I've been asking if you had been notified. I agree that Les's post was lovely.

I recall the pink frillies episode and also was extremely pleased I wasn't drinking anything at the time. What with Rips, Steve, EJB and Bondy we sure all had fun with Beesmum at the centre.

Bolt hole stories and cars were legendary including the winter one where the biggles the dog disappeared in the snow.

Hannah - if you look for clp bloggers on FB you will find us all there (if you see a load of pictures of shoes that's us). Feel free to send friend requests (or if we find you first be prepared for a deluge).

Nearly stopped the leaking eyes whenever I read a new comment. It is so nice to see everybody's memories (a lot of which happened while I was lurking).

I can definitely do Brum (depending on which Saturday it is), that will have to be a day trip for me. I don't know about learning to walk in heels again though.

mtd ffb xxx

Have just sat reading all the posts since yesterday. Wow. It really is overwhelming. Needed to do it up here on my own, tears rolling now. I wish that she could see all these messages. Still can't quite believe it. Cheryl, let me know if it's ok to call you.

Debbie x

Apologies to anyone who has read some of this before on FB but.....

The first time I had the privilege of meeting Jane was at the O2. Having been sent from entrance to entrance (You must remember that CLP) we finally lined up at the front door and despite having been there (and in the pub) for a while, there was no sign of a few noted names. All of a sudden there were loud noises from the back of our little queue. I turned to see what all the fuss was about and right in the middle of it, you guessed it, Beez!
The noise was caused by everyone so pleased to see her and her in turn hugging anyone within range and as I was reminded later she managed to hug her way almost to the head of the queue
The second time was when she asked me recently if I fancied attending a Bristol meet. I decided to go and from the moment I arrived was welcomed by all. We had a great mini-meet and I am proud to say I survived the Ladies Wot Lunch.
I am so glad I made it to Bristol that day. Little did I know that I would not have the opportunity to raise a glass or three with Jane again.

We already miss you Beez but you will not be forgotten of that I am very sure. I bet you had no idea of the impact you had on so many people’s lives.

Ohhh! piddle and poo! As usual re reading the blog and all the fantastic posts and suddenly it is 16.00 I have loads of stuff to do this afternoon. Wouldn't have it any other way - only wish it was under different circumstances.

Has Diss permanantly hung up the frillys and emptied the hot tub - or is the shed still available for weddings, birthdays, barmitzvahs, and wakes?

quack

Chris, Thank you for these words for today and for the show this morning. You managed to include thoughts for our lovely Beez in such a way that we all knew but respected her family too

I don't know what to say about this lovely lady that hasn't been said already.

She was always ready with a laugh or a shoulder to cry on or to stand up for someone who needed it, I am so sad that we will not have a chance to get to know her better and I am sure she is fuming at all the things she will not be able to do now.


Redjelibabi will know what I mean when I say that sometimes I hope that Sir Terry Pratchett has it right when your egg timer is finished!

Sarah xx

Misstoedipper -- feel free to deluge lol. my fb url finishes /thepantedone - tell me in the little message thing that you found me here. I tweet too as girltaristhan (again feel free to add and then say hello) I promise I don't bite - i had lunch today as well hehe. I'll look for the group when I get home :)

Msscoobycat: I totally missed your request for chocolate around lunchtime - the bowl is on the desk behind me feel free to adopt a few :)

Oh Heck you lot!
snif
snif!

CLP - what a lovely blog thank you MWAH!

Now today I have had a day off so I have devoted it to Beez type activities:

I ventured into town to buy some shoes!
But after an hour of futile searching - extremes - either completely flat and/or flip flop toe thingies or sky scrapers - as a person who lives in flats due to dodgy ankle the sky scrapers were out. DOH

Anyhoos - what would Jane do if she couldnt buy shoes I thunked to mesel - of course!

So I headed off to the champagne bar at H@rvey nics and ordered a glass of pink fizz - the bar people probably thought I was bonkers when I said out aloud - Cheers Beezles!

then a spot of more shopping - 2 flat pairs - sorry Beez! and then off the the chocolate hotel - now I know Beez wasnt a chocie fan but just in her honour I "agreed" to sample their Mojito chocs - O M G - apparantly there is a whole shot of rum in each one - so nothing for it but to by 12!

CLP - Jane was in training it would seem to me, to be "one of the cloud crowd" because down on earth she was certainly an Angel - her and JTT closely followed by Margot and Mr Margot were at my side when I created the first ever A&E blog meet on account of me bump to the heed.

Jane darling - you will live on in our hearts and our minds - never to be forgotton - you'll be sending thunder bolts our way if we do!

Deevs - brum meet - HECK yes!

thursty thursday anyone!
debs
x

Hello all,

I know I've not been around much recently (damn the BBC for removing 'Blogs' off the homepage!), but wanted to stop by and add my condolences.

CLP - I hope you get how much it's appreciated that you genuinely take an interest in what's posted on your blog. It really does make a difference.

Keep smiling everyone :-)

DP

Hannah..thanks lovey, took those with the lovely red wrapper-yum! And please feel free to call me Scoobs, much easier to type!

Right you lovely lot..offski soon. And wont be around tomorrow as visiting the lovely Mr Stephen Fry as previously mentioned..and then have the weekend off too... please Jane, sort out the sun for me! (she`s going to be busy up there, dont want her slacking off!)

Happy weekend to one and all of you, once again i will say it, live for today and have no regrets..

mSc x

This blog now has the warmth that attracted me in the first place - I really love you guys

I had a spooky moment today.........I was wondering the best way to remember beez (knowing high heels & me don't mix) and a patient came to say thank you and brought me a bottle of pink bubbles as a present! Coincidence? I think not.............

Chrissie re #26

Thank you, you are absolutely right and let's keep lighthearted posts coming in Beez's memory. She was so funny, witty and kind, sensible too.
I feel sure she will be looking at the blog now and loving Chris's dedication to her.

MKxxx

PS Chrissie/Hannah/MC I know have plenty of choccie in many different varieties and sending some virtually!

Afternoon CLP and everyone else, nothing else to add to the sentiments that have already beem expressed, apart from to say that I have just got back from being a lady wot lunches with my bestie before she heads back to Sweden, and raised a glass of the pink stuff in Beez's honour x

Rx

PS Scoobs I am soooooo jealous of your date with the fabby Mr Fry!!!

Wow I just got home & saw the sad sad news.

The reason I started posting here in the 1st place was because of Jane and CTD some years ago. I had lurked for a long time and one day Jane said something so funny I could not resist replying to it and she welcomed me with open arms. Over the years I have lapsed back into lurker mode, but always read Chris's message and CTD's and Jane's post almost daily as I know they will make me smile.

Gutted does not begin to say how I feel right now, but like so many others here have said she wouldnt want us to be sad and would be the 1st to try to cheer us up so im going to leave it at this and go find the tissues whilst I can still see.

Love to you all every one of you.

Sara

Scoobs - how? Okay I've been in the same room as him (sat about 3-4 metres away) I take it you mean you are actually meeting him or am I confused?!

Ooh two friend invites so far! How fab thank you :)

Before I got the news yesterday, I'd put the following on FB. The sentiment still holds true as much today as it did yesterday, and I hope tomorrow too.

Why do I love Jane? There are so many reasons but here are my top 5: (1) because she's one of my heroes - a feisty, independent, sassy, intelligent, attractive, funny, wise lady; (2) because through her I can indulge in the worship of shoes I'm no longer able to wear; (3) because Jane truly embodies the saying 'there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet'; (4) because with just a few words she can spin your mood from one of despair to one of joy; (5) because she's a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get).


As I said on the blog yesterday, welcome lurkers. Please stay awhile. There is so
much going on and I'm sure you'll fit in. Tomorrow night is FNWC (Friday Night Wine Club) so get your stash in, pull up z comfy chair and enjoy! I won't be around as the Northern Mafia (AF, Scoobs and I) are visiting the Big Smoke tomorrow but we will find out what you've been up to one way or another.

Hannah - I've added you as a friend on FB.

Anyone else - go to CLP Bloggers on FB and add away!

Love to you all.

PiPx

Heading off home soon - what an emotional day it has been.

Debs: sounds like you had a wonderful day. How I wish I had been with you to join you in a glass of pink fizz!

Scoobs: have a wonderful time tonight - I would love to see QI being filmed! And have a great weekend.

Cathmel: I agree, no coincidence!

Marjie: I am happy to accept all sweets/drinks/whatever virtually!

Rosie: did you hear the "Jacobs' Gem" this morning? It was "Rosie, you are my posie"!!

It's been great to see so many people returning to the blog to send tributes to Beez. I am sure she had no idea how loved she is.

C xx

Chrissie yes I heard it!! Loved it!

Rx

Afternoon peeps

Beez was the first 'blogface' I saw at my first meet in Brum, waving at me wildly in 'The Newt'. Sitting beside her was Jovial. I had been nervous of making that leap from virtual mates to meeting the people.
Why was I worried? Within 10 minutes we were laughing and joking like old friends - that was how she made you feel, like you were her best friend.

In an effort not to miss a moment of the show today I had my little music player and headphones on in the office, but was desperate for the loo about 8.30. Just 'settled down'!! when on comes Afternoon Delight. Crying and weeing at the same time, then when I tried to 'sort myself out' the pocket the player was in was nearer the floor than it had been so I couldn't stand up properly, got tangled up in my wires and banged my head on the door!!

Beez - look what you've brought me to, woman!

I've just been back to look at Beez last posts on Friday - Here are a few edited highlights and they are just typical

24. At 2:31pm on 21 May 2010, B-sMum wrote:
Afternoon all from the blob in the shed at the bottom of the garden. Actually it's not too bad - not had to put the air con on yet.

At 10:01pm on 21 May 2010, B-sMum wrote:
Phew!!! I need a rub down with a wet kipper!!!!
Beez xx

At 10:15pm on 21 May 2010, B-sMum wrote:
Anyone else hit the red button for the music after A2A? Gene Hunt makes the odd comment!!! e.g "not sure if this bloke wants to blow dry my hair or sell me insurance’
Club Tropica drinks are freeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Clodagh - mizzog here went fishing and yesterday I had a flippin huge trout staring up at me from the washing up bowl! eeeeew! Mind - if you can spare Rips for the odd rub down .... not sure about the trout though!!

• 155. At 11:18pm on 21 May 2010, B-sMum wrote:
Toffie - forgot you were in hells kitchen and in this weather....phew

Have a relax at the barnet fixers tomorrow MTD.

Right smiley peeps - off for an early one - going to try and hit the road before the mid-day sun tomorrow.

Have a good week-end all.

Beez xx

• 156. At 11:20pm on 21 May 2010, B-sMum wrote:
Just one more thing to fb users - we have kept quiet on the blog but fb exploding with messages about A 2 A -

so -- Don't look Ethel !!!!!!

Nighty night

Beez xx

After that all I can say is Nighty night to you too, lovely Beez xx

ttfn, Crumpy xx

Thanks for asking about SIL. The good (?) news is that consultant doesn't think it is lupus but the bad news is that she has kidney disease. Without treatment she is looking at dialysis or transplant within 2-5 years. Successful treatment will make it more like 15 years. She's expecting a call from the hospital tomorrow to go in to start chemotherapy. She's reconciled herself to hair loss and the Consultant says she won't need steroids. All in all she's feeling much more positive. Thanks for your good wishes.

Annie - thinking of you all. Let us know how things are when you can.

Hugs.

PiPx

Crumpy - sounds like there's been a lot of Departmental loo roll used in the last 24 hours because of Beez. I think she would have wet herself laughing at that!!!!

Keep smiling and see you soon on 26 June!

PiPx

Crumpy - my dear evil twin - I love the picture of you tangled up in the loo!

thanks for Beezels edited highlights - thats what we all love about her.

debs
x

Well that's me for today back off home - what a strange day it has been indeed.

Chin-chin with pink bubbles

Quack