me first?

have fun with clarkson, as I'm at work by 8, all alone (but not allowed to listen to any music, not even with headphones) I will miss out, might listen again if I get a chance

not hvaing a great start to the day, I haven't got my badge at work, you need you badge to buy stuff in the canteen (you put money on the card) so I cant buy myself a cup of tea, really hoping a kindly sole will come in soon and buy me one - I'm gasping!

Baggy

Hi Chris made 2 mistakes you stated JC would be on tomorrow but blog was done at 05:07 on the 2nd March, so would be today and " Tomorrow on The Breakkie Show just after eight." but you are not on at weekend more the pity. lol

Dove - hi and welcome - please stick around.

Sometimes the BBC server posts the blogs a few hours after Chris has typed them, so the timing is a bit off, I guess we just ignore it now and go with the flow.

Have you tried Anneka in the morning on Sat - grreat to hear her back on the waves.

Bagpuss

Good morning all,

Another sunny day dawning down here on the south coast and It's Friday,what can be better than that .

Baggy I do hope that someone comes to the rescue soon ,can't have you going with out your cuppa.

Dove ,think at the mo Chris in a bit of an overdrive what with this car fest going around in his head ,along with a milion other things.

Another busy messy day at work for me ,but at least I have floors to walk on and new ceilings are in and the plasterers are busy with the walls. My boss is hoping all this work will be coming to an end by end of April,just in nice time for the nice weather to set in ...Hopefully.

Take care all and have a good day.

Bids.xxx.

brilliant to hear JC, excellent could on be on CE show, will give her a listen tomorrow thanks Baggy

bids
thanks - the lovely ladies in the canteen let me have a cup on tick (my actual words, I may be turning into a 1950's housewife) and I didn't have to sign for it, instead it is written on her heart that I will pay back - hows that for trust (and the fact that I go their daily as its in the building and it is only 30p)

So feel alive now - thank crunchie its friday

Baggy

Dove - no worries ;-)

Morning all

Baggy, Hooray for the lovely tea-lady! But boo for mentioning crunchie!! Now I really want one!

Bids, we haven't seen the sun yet today - just fog! I hope the sun's going to be along soon!

I heard Anneka on the radio last week - just the last half hour of the show. She has got a lovely voice and sounds very much at home already

I have to admit, when I woke up and heard who the Friday guest was going to be, it didn't fill my heart with joy but there is something about these interviews that seems to bring out the best in people

I wonder if it that they have so much time to settle in and realise they don't have to be "The Image"?

Laters

Sezza xxx

Oh, and did anyone eklse think they had over slept for a month and woken up on 1st April when they heard the Eurovision news?

Sezza x x x

Morning all

Sezza i know what you mean. I think the UK have a deathwish not to win Eurovision ever again - too costly to host anyhow! Of course I may be completely wrong given the day!!

Obviously been quite foggy here early on but just misty grey cloud here now.

Sees you later

Love
Sus xx

Morning all

Glad the tea ladies took pity on you Baggy, I'm sure they know you're good for paying them back!

Didn't hear much of Mr Clarkson this morning, but it did seem like Chris had to work harder than normal on a Friday to get something out of the guest. Not the best he's had, by any means!

A

Morning All,

Bit foggy here and the sun isn't doing a good job of breaking through either!

Baggy, I am quite concerned that you have to pay for tea, even if it is only 30p. Surely it should be free!! Thank goodness a kindly soul took pity on you :)

I've got to be honest I think Eurovision is a complete waste of time and money #justsaying.

So what is everyone up to at the weekend. I have Street Pastors tonight and then tomorrow I am meeting a lovely friend for lunch :) Sunday I shall be mostly catching up on TV programs that I've recorded during the week and haven't been able to watch and also last weeks Saturday Telegraph that's lying unopened on my living room carpet. It's been a busy week!

Cuppa time and may be even a biccy.

AliB
xx

Ali - we have free cold and hot water (but no fridge/ microwave/etc) so we are tied to the canteen, which is subsidised.

It does mean though that for the first time I have to take approx £156 out of my wages yearly to drink, and more if I want a sandwich, and of course we buy 'rounds' for each other - kind hoping a get a small payrise or bonus to compensate!

I know my church so street pastors and I am intrested in joining as it is something I believe in, how do you find it?

Thanks

Baggy, I must say I am quite upset about that on your behalf! £156 for tea - outrageous. I get free tea, I do however have to buy the milk and biscuits.

Re Street Pastors, I do it once a month on a Friday night and it wacks me out for the rest of the weekend. Getting home a 4am in the morning is hard (with apologies to any shift workers out there). But it is very rewarding. I am not usually out on the streets but in the church cooking and praying. I have been out and that's hard on the legs, walking up and down the high street in the freezing cold! Would recommend it though, but it's a big commitment.

Hope that helps.

AliB
xx

Happy lunchtime everyone!

Anyone want to join me in a cup of sup & noodles?

However tomorrow I too am meeting a friend for lunch! Am really looking forward to it and I've got my shopping list ready!

Street Pastors sounds like such a fantastic, practical way to help people who need it. Ali, I hope you have a peaceful night and Baggy, go for it!

Andy, Clarkson sounded like he was on his best behaviour this morning. Probably safer but not what people expect from him!

Sezza xxx

Happy Friday to you all,

We have another gorgeous day here , slow start, but the sun is here again. However, looking at the forecast, it appears to be all change for the weekend.
I really need to find a quiet corner in the grounds of the office, and set up my own little washing line . Think what major deals and decisions could be made , whilst my bedding is happily drying in the car park :-)

Baggy, glad you are not spitting feathers .

Off to the Trafford Centre tonight , not sure i feel like bothering , but needs must.
Decorating tomorrow , and hopefully having a rest on Sunday.

Have a nice weekend everyone.

MC xx

Afternoon!

I managed to listen to some of JC when I was walking the dog, and plan on getting the rest later when the boy (or tiddler as he is now known) is finally asleep. I was going to listen at the playcentre, but we had to come home early as he had a tantrum.....

Baggy - I hope you have managed to get another cuppa!

Not much going on here - I'm still looking at our stuff and laughing hysterically to myself, and we are still no closer to getting a moving date! Although I have started the task of washing all the curtains......

As usual, when t'other is away, I have had a need for a medic - I thought tiddler had finally managed to break my nose on Monday. However his unintentional backward headbutt has just bruised the side of my nose. He's got a hard head my son!

Happy Friday all, and have a lovely weekend
ebx

Evening each

Andy, I agree, Clarkson was quite subdued this morning.

Watching The One Show - I do love the Pythons and especially Michael Palin.

Back in a bit. xxxx

Hooray it's Friday !!

I will be delaying joining in with FNWC as I'm on the late taxi run but feel free to get started without me!

Sezza xxxx

Ok Sezza, will do.

A really funny pythonesque end to the One Show.

Well, went across the bridge this morning in thick fog after queueing for ages, then it suddenly disappeared (the fog, not the bridge) and the sun came out. Had a lovely day with the 1yr old, who is developing a great sense of humour, and the afternoon with his 6yr old brother.

Piloted friends to a local theatre to see The Stranglers earlier - rather them than me! And now about to declare FNWC open.

Anyone joining me?

xxxxx

Annie, I'll be there in a little bit - best not abandon the boy at scouts!

The fog never really vanished today - just stayed grey and overcast all day

And there's rain forecast for tomorrow! :-( Although we do need it!

Sezza xxx

So what has happened to FNWC this week, I was expecting a bumper turnout with all the newbies a bout this week.

Here I am with a bottle of Chardonnay and a packet of Bombay Mix and I've spent the evening reading my book!

Hope you enjoyed your evening MBD :)

Good Morning Bloggers, its a lovely day here in West Somerset, I hope everyone else is enjoying good weather too.

Hello.

You can call me Sal-It was a lovely day here too until five minutes ago when the wind got up and the heavy rain began. Either it's a passing cloud or the weather's just broken.

MagicBusDriver-Nothing worse than being left standing with a bottle and nobody turns up :)

MM xxx

Afternnon all,

A late check in for me today ,thought i'd get the chores out of the way first so hence just had a bite to eat ,a catch up with the daily rag and now I'm here .
And not many around I see albeit Maddy and Sal.

I't's been a lovely day so far here ,the sunn has been out for most of the day ,no rain but a little blustery ,but I don't mind thatas the laundry is drying quite nicely .

Will probably pop back later to see whats going on and to see who's about .

Take care ..Bids.xxx.

Yummy yum yum!

Cheese & ham baked potato surrounded by halved cherry tomatoes slightly mushy.

Back to kitchen to make another one >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

MM xxx

Evening All,

Is it wrong to be bathed, hair washed and in my pj's before 7:00pm on a Saturday?

I've had a lovely day, bit of domesticity this morning and then met a lovely friend for lunch, had a potter around a large shopping centre, then a coffee - thanks Sezza :) It was great to see you and your lovely family. xx

Going to catch up on some of my recorded programs now, with a brew and a couple of hot cross buns.

I hope everyone else is having or has had a good Saturday.

Great to see you Sal xx

AliB
xx

Ali, nowt wrong whatsoever.

I know what you were up to last night!

Marj, I hope it cleared up for you. I managed a walk down to the beach today and out of the breeze, it was lovely.

Bids, I can see your smalls blowing on the line in that lovely back garden of yours ;)

I still cant believe that there was Chardonnay on offer last night and no sign of our Lady Chards!

Am sitting here waiting for my gluten free pizza base to rise, I think its going to be a long wait.

Ah well! :)

Hell.

Bids-hope the washing is all dry now.

Ali-I'm going to do the same except nightie not pj's then back for Jonathan Ross with a couple of hot cross buns or more. Since finishing the steroids I've got not just a good but a desperate appetite. Although I'm enjoying it Ihope it doesn't go on for too long.

Sal-Glad you enjoyed your walk down to the beach, it's lovely to be down on the prom but too windy and wet here today.

Right! Better get on with it so as not to keep Wossy waiting!

MM xxx

Evening each

Just back from a stupendous meal out with daughter, son-in-law and gorgeous boys. Was yummy.

Ali/Maddy - just about to get into my pjs too.

xxxx

Go on Annie, tell us what you had.

I'm donating my pizza base as a frisbee if anyone would like it!

'Lo everybody!

PJ's here too - must be the night for it!

Ali, was lovely seeing you. How is the lamp-shade!

Maddy, your tea sounds lovely

Sal, did the pizza rise?

Bids, sounds like you've been busy - hope you're sat down now!

MBD, If only you'd popped in earlier, I'm sure it would have perked the evening up no end

Sezza xxx

Hiya Sezza.

How lovely that you and Ali had a mini meet :)

The pizza acted as a good plate. Have peeled off what toppings I could. I might have to resort to paying the extortionate prices that you have to pay for GF on this one. Am a bit partial to a pizza. A loaf is £2.93! But on the grand scale of things, not too bad if you cost it per slice.

Sal, keep your eys open at the end of the day when shopping - I saw a whole heap of genius bread - which i think is GF - reduced when I was shopping last!

Hope you can experiment a bit and find something that works

x x x

Sal, shame about your pizza.

I had bruschetta, then roasted red pepper and camembert tartlets with salad (accompanied by a few chips from grandson 2) followed by coffee and a few spoonfulls of grandson 1's mint choc chip ice cream. Now feel a tad roly poly.

xxx

Evening all

Apologies for the absence (again)! I've been a bit poorly and off work all week!

Just chilling here in PJ's too, with a glass of wine and JR on TV...

Hope you can get it sorted out Sal!!

Annie, from last night, I'm so glad the bridge didn't disappear!! That really made me chuckle lol

JG x

Sezza, thanks will look out for them. Be nice to beat the system!

Annie, sounds divine :)

OOh JG, did see that you weren't well, but wasn't sure what was wrong. Hope you are feeling ok now?

I'm on the way up now Sal, thanks, still a bit wobbly, but going to try to get to work on Monday!

JG x

JG, nice to see you and glad you're feeling a bit better.

xxx

Oh, and by the way, the bridge now has cracked nuts and bolts so yet more traffic misery methinks. Wish it would disappear - but then I'd have to get a boat!!

xxx

I'd prefer a boat Annie lol x

Just seen the weather forecast for tomorrow - SNOW!! Bums.

JG, I need one of those cars that can float then I'd be sorted. The misery of getting over that damned thing never stops, tomorrow only one lane open because of the cracked nuts and the 4 miles to get to it through the average speed cameras at 40 mph. Sorry if I'm boring everyone but you all know how I feel about the bloomin' thing - you've heard it often enough!!

xxxx

You do Annie, get in touch with the James Bond team lol ;)

JG x

Actually JG, writing about cracked nuts is making me chuckle. Fortunately I'm not going anywhere near the damned thing tomorrow but daughter and family are visiting her big brother in East Lothian so they'll be stuck in the traffic.

Watching the Bee Gees on BBC4.

xxxx

Annie, it did me too, but I was too polite to mention it lol xx

JG x

Any suggestions as to what I do with half a bottle of warm Chardonnay and some stale Bombay Mix?

Morning all!
Piddling down here today, but lots of errands to do so in and out of car a lot - me thinks I will have a VERY frizzy bonce by the time I'm finished.

One of my visits is to see my friends day old baby - cuddles!!!

Conference was a huge success!!! All our people had a great time, I didnt fall off the stage or the steps and managed not to blub when I presented my right hand woman with her HQ person of the year award. Bless her she blubbed and was so thrilled with her certificate and award thingy. Afterwards I said to her "what you gonna spend the money on?" She said, what money - the £500 I said - bless she hadnt read the certificate and seen that there was money too!!! so she blubbed again!

Right off for a coffee before I'm on a mission looking for popping candy. I'm off to an "off-site" for the management team at a cottage in Stratford for 2 days and we are doing "come dine with me" again. This time I'm on the pudding team so we are making hestons exploding chocolate torte....

Have a great sunday everyone
debs
x

Morning all.

Rain, rain go away.

Hope you all have a good Sunday.

csn. xx

Hi everyone:

Just having a wee catch-up while listening to Steve's Love Songs - quite brilliant really - as I have said before, we must have the best radio in the world.

Debs: lovely to hear the Conference went so well. Wasn't that just gorgeous about your colleague? Great to hear about her success.

Sal: sorry if I have missed this gluten-free thingy with you. I have a friend who cooks/bakes constantly for her son who must eat all things gluten-free. If you need any assistance, just let me know. I know it costs a fortune, but he is so healthy now having the gluten from his diet.

Everyone else - so lovely to see the blog thriving. Re: FNWC - do we fancy a real get-together? Dates welcome - and we could get something organised. We might even find the hot tub again - what do you say? No worries if everyone says "err, no"!

Busy day for me - off to work for a couple hours to day to get up-to-date with some stuff, and then home later this afternoon in time to cook a wee roast beef delight!

Have a good Sunday.

C xx

Good morning all,

Annie .JG ,cracked nuts ,not a good thing cracked nuts lol.

Debs , popping candy ,never heard of that before ,and I thought you were chucking that Heston book. good luck with the off site conference and the puds. And don't forget the chards.
We found some new South African red yesterday whilst out shopping ,and I must say it was rather nice ,but my head is saying not this morning .

Ali ,Sezza ,glad to see you had a mini meet yesterday ,It is nice to meet up and I hope that there was cake with that coffee.

Morning csn.

Well we have rain here today ,but it's a good thing like Sezza said ,we've had so little rain that we do need it,and its washing all the winter grime away . I noticed yesterday and friday that some of the roads by me that are tree lined that all the blossom is coming out and it looks so pretty as you drive along .

Not much going on here today as it was all go yesterday ,got to pop out and get Ken his beer and bottle of whisky,then might pop down to see no1 daughter ,saw no2 and family yesterday as she popped in to book the boys in for next weekend and a 5 day stay in August .early bird gets the worm you know.

Have a good day all in whatever it is you're up to .

Bids..xxx.

Hello Crissie ,you just sneeked in there when I wasnt' looking ,nice to see you ,and hope that you're well.

Bids.xxx.

Morning, Bids, Chrissie and Debs.

FNWC get together sounds good to me.

csn. xx

me again:

Ooooh, Time to Say Goodbye on Steve - I may cry. xx

Bids: hiya - after another wee cup of tea, that red wine will really start to lift! Just thinking of you - I am looking out my kitchen window and my neighbour has her washing hanging on the line - I know you love that. Re: looking after the grandchildren - how lovely. It has taken me forever to get my head round the idea of it, and although it is a long way away, I hope with all my heart that I will/may be a good granny!

CSN: lovely to see you - excellent news about the FNWC - suitable dates, please!

C xx

Aww Crissie ,yes I love to have my washing on the line so it can have a good blow. And yes I think you're right on the tea front ;).
I can't wait for you to announce that you're going to be a grandma, you will be so thrilled and so proud and it takes on a whole new meaning ,It's a joy and a pleasure ,and to watch them grow and nurture is a wonder ,and you can give them chocolate (ask Annie ) and sweets ,and let them do most of what you didn't let your own do ...but you have to make sure that you tell them one thing ...dont tell your parents lol.
I don't think you'll have any fears of filling that role Crissie ,you'll be up there with your blue ribbon..

Bids.xxx.

Hello

I can't believe it is Snowing here. LOL!

csn. xx

and back again ...

Bids: bless you, I hope you are right. Unfortunately, I have one of those voices that babies don't like - it is quite "gutteral" and it does worry me, sometimes. However, I am working on it, and trying to be a bit lighter!

CSN: Snow! The very word strikes terror in my heart, as you know. Lovely day here in Glasgow, but very cold - a sign, perhaps, of what is to come!

Another hour at work, and I am outta here!

C xx

Snowing here too!!! Or at least sleeting!

I don't mind the rain as we need it so much but I can do without the snow!

Pottering sort of day here. Returned some walking boots I bought last week but I' m not tempted to take them out to try today!

I'm always up for FNWC - I'll fit it round my taxi duties!

Sezza xxx

Chrissie, you are so thoughtful, thank you. I know I dont drop by this way that much these days, but the support from sincere Bloggers such as yourself always remains true.

I am getting a lot of helpful advice from a Mayo blogger that has lived with the disease (I hate that they call it that!) and it is proving most helpful. I am lucky in a way, that I dont really enjoy, or yearn for cakes, bread, pasta etc.. But I do miss the odd pizza.

I love fresh veg and am able to have huge bowls of these with no worries whatsoever. For once, I actually have time to cook them and eat at a reasonable time too.

Can I disagree with you about the voice issue. Your 'way in the future' Grandchild will not notice any 'gutteral' sounds coming from you, I certainly didn't!

You exude warmth and generosity, they are honourable qualities.

I hope everyone has had a good weekend. Its been a mix of everything here. Am getting a tad excited about the arrival of the first sand martins and will bounce back on here as soon as they are spotted.

Happy Days :)

Good evening Sal nice to see you appear. I would be very interested to know when the sand martins appear. Living by a tidal bay I get to see some interesting birds but hey ho don't always know which is which.

I have a lovely Woodpecker that visits my peanut feeder on a regular basis and loads of garden birds the funniest time was watching the territorial robins dealing with two other pairs who were coming up to see if they could access the garden for suet treats - as the garden robins sorted out one set of interlopers the other pair nipped into the garden.

Do you think they do a tag routine?

Hi ho Norty Pheonix, what happened to the Dorset/Somerset name?

I am guessing, that you have a lesser or greater spotted visitor, as my green woodpeckers tend to stay on the ground, happily pecking away at the ants.

I do get down your way most weekends, and figure, that, that is where I will see the first arrivals. Its most definitely the last recorded place of seeing the last sightings of them.

If you get a mo, can you tell a bit more about the opening of the new bridge? Would be nice to hear about it.

Sal :)

Morning All,

Just thought I would pop on whilst eating my porridge (sorry Deevs), I haven't had a chance to catch up so I hope everyone is well and had a good weekend.

On Saturday morning I rode Ash, then we took the dogs down to the beach and went for a late breakfast in a local pub, by sheer chance we met one of the guys from work so we joined him and his wife for breakky, which was really nice. In the evening we went out with Mum, Dad and my brother for a sit in chippy - yum!, on the way home when we were dropping my brother off we saw the meteor, it was spectacular and we did wonder what the heck it was until we heard on the radio in the morning. Yesterday was spent filling in holes in our lane, hard work but necessary, then a kebab for dinner and TV in the evening. So, back to work this morning - oh joy, and hopefully catch up later when I get home.

Have a good day everyone.

X

G

Morning all!
Eh up - wheres our Chris! Right just popping in to say, hi ho hi ho, its to a cottage I go, so wont be around for a bit.

Love to you all and hugs for any what need them :-)
debs
x

morning peeps - a very quick drop in to say hi as I have been so busy over the weekend.
Sal - how lovely to see you. Loving the new moniker! Good luck with the gluten thing. Adam catered for a retirement where one of the guests was gluten intolerant. We tried to make a quiche using gluten free flour but the pastry was really difficult to work with.

Flash mob on Saturday went well - I think the shoppers in the outdoor local food market wondered what on earth was going on, but loads of shoppers stood to listen and film us on their phones and gave us a lovely round of applause at the end.

Loving Richard Allinson this morning - not that I don't enjoy Chris but RA is like a breath of fresh air and I do love the records he plays. Even if I hadn't heard him speak, the play list just shouts RA!!

Have a great day, everyone.
ttfn, Crumpy xx

Morning All,

Sunny but very, very windy here. Its' blowing a hoolie and has been since yesterday!

Sal, I have a lot of sympathy with people who have to cut certain products out of their diet, it must be very difficult. But I am sure once you get the hang of it, you'll never miss them. Someone somewhere has to have invented a gluten free pizza base xx

Crumpy, Glad the flash mob went well xx

Debs, Have fun xx

Dozer, That sounds like a lovely weekend xx

Sezza, The lamp shade is great, but I need my Dad to tighten it as at the moment it's a wee bit floppy. Good job he's coming tonight.

I was a bit flummoxed this morning when it wasn't Chris, as I hadn't heard he wouldn't be around. But mighty glad it was that Richard and not the other one!

Happy Monday Everyone

Hugs all round {{{}}}

AliB
xx

Good morning all,

Dozer ,sounds like you had a good full w/end and enjoyed most of it ...Debs you just enjoy that cottage and see you soon hun....Crumpy , was that the flash mop pic on t'other side ,if so nice one.

Haven't had the radio on yet this morning ,day off you know..going to be popping out to do a couple off errands today and a bit off shopping .

It's a beautiful sunny day here ,but it's blinking parky I just might need a scarf today and there I was last week in the car without a coat.

Enjoy your day and take care you all.

Bids.xxx.

Hi Ali , just saw you there ,have a good day and enjoy ..Right I'm off to mke the bed and have breakfast..

Bids.xxx.

Morning all

Well, if you can't have Chris, I'm very happy to have Mr Allinson in his place - let's hope this is a sign of things to come if Chris is off for longer than a day

Debs, I am very jelous of you vanishing off for a few days. Have a lovely time and keep warm

It is very chilly out there today and there is some sort of sleet or rain or something trying hard

How does the poem go though Something like March winds and April showers, both bring forth the sweet May flowers!

Let's hope that's right!

Laters

Sezza xxx

Morning all from a very tired out cockneybird.

I am glad we have this richard and not the other one this morning he can do every holiday that chris has please.

A very busy but enjoyable weekend was had, we had a friends birthday friday night, then Saturday we had my uncle's 80th birthday over at Malvern just below the hills, there was snow on top of them yesterday morning when I woke up. Got to see friends and relations I have seen in decades which was really nice. Didnt get home till late last night and havent quite caught up with myself as yet.

Feeling proper shattered. Glad to see the blog is going strong. Sorry I dont attend Friday night wine club, I work friday nights and also not a big wine drinker, not keen on bombay mix either would rather have nuts or cheesie things.

I hope everyone has a lovely week and I am glad you are on the road to recover JG. Big hugs sent to you and anyone else who is suffering at the mo.

CB xx

Hiya Bids - the pic on t'other side was actually community choir.
We gave a 20 min performance at a Fair Trade convention in Glyndwr University on Saturday afternoon.
We sang about 5 short pieces that included an anti apartheid song with a verse in Welsh, a Zulu lullaby, a piece in Latin - Dona Nobis Pacem, and Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity.

Flash mob was earlier at noon and was organised by Welsh National Opera and that was a 5 minute piece that was a 'mash-up' of songs by Catatonia and Manic Street Preachers, along with that classic Welsh song Myfanwy, Men of Harlech and two bits in Italian from the Marriage of Figaro!

All in all, a very vocal day - but fantastic fun!
Crumpy xx

Morning all.

Freezing cold and windy here.

Just got a reminder from a certain learning centre that one of my granddaughters will be two next month. How could I forget that. LOL!

Sometimes it is the little things in life that can make your day.

Nice to hear you have all had a good weekend.

Loved listening to Richard Allison this morning.

csn. xx

Hello.

Very quiet in here today.

Cup of tea anyone ?

csn. xx

Afternoon each!

Now, where is our Christoph?Was this a planned break I missed or do we think a certain baby may be imminent?Not sure of due date. Lovely to hear Mr Allinson though..I do like him!

A good clear out as per our leaders blog is always a good thing. When the GM moved in I had a proper clear out to make space. Since then we have had many car boots and many clear outs...the joy of living with someone with mild OCD! The upside is that we now have nothing in the house that we don`t use and we (well he!) knows where everything is..always good when hunting passport,driving licences and such like! My wardrobe on the other hand is a whole different story!

CSN, I`ll have a brew please! Got some homemade pistachio chocolate brownies going if anyone wants one.... the bannoffee pie is all gone though :(

Debs - well done on your presentation and well done to your colleague..bless her not knowing about the money - what a lovely surprise!

And Chrissie - you`ll be a fab grandma I`m sure! And I missed Moiras comment...but here`s a `wotcha` just for you!

Everyone else sounds like theyve had a lovely weekend... we went to friends Sat night then out for a late lunch yesterday. The GM is away from today til Friday so was nice to spend time together.... will miss him but my menu choices involve red meat every night this week..he doesnt eat it so indulge when he is not here!

Anyway, must get on.. hope everyone else is well and Monday is swooshing by quickly!

Brew on!

mSc x

Hiya,

Errands done ,tea and cake had and now sitting with feet up in front of the telly with film on .
it's been a lovely day hear lovely blue skies ,but still a cold wind.

Scooby, Can I borrow your GM ,need some one with ocd ,seeing that I'm a bit of a keep sake type of person and I'll keep it just in case ,It never happens . But I do know where things are lol.
Enjoy your meat feast this week ,we had a lovely rib eye on Saturday ,was rather yummy.

Crumpy ,yes sounds like you had a fab week end and you obviously enjoy your singing ,me can't sing a note .

CB, Thinking of going to Malvern for a few days ,well trying to get Ken to go . Went to the Three Counties Show there a couple of years ago and thought it was a pretty place .

Be back later ...Bids.xxx.

Hiya Bids - he is available for hire but needs feeding and an occasional foot rub! And thanks, had a steak out yesterday to start my week!

Crumpy.. meant to mention your flash mob..sounds fun! Would love to do one but cant sing a note in tune so it would have to be dancing or something....
However, at said friends on Sat night we had had a couple and did the skiing thing on the computer... didnt think we did much but my thighs tell a different story..no dancing for me!

Right, brew and brownie consumed... back to work..

mSc x

Afternoon each from sunny Fife. Had frost this morning but the sun soon melted it - and we didn't get the snow thank goodness, although I gather some of you did - bums to that.

Chrissie, you'll make a fab Gran.

Crumpy, what a wonderful musical day that sounds.

Hello to everyone else.

Have had a lovely day with the man in the cupboard - took a picnic lunch to a local park and had a natter. We're trying to organise a weekend in Newcastle to see dear old Uncle, terminally ill friend and brother and family - all depends on when brother's kids are away so we can have their beds.

Sal, I only get sparrows and wood pigeons in my garden - I miss the wonderful variety of birds we saw in Carrbridge last October.

Back in a bit. xxxx

Evening all

Well it was back to work for me today, and the chaos that had occured whilst I was away was almost unbelievable... almost sorted now...

I took it easy, but I'm really tired now, so have my pj's on, feet up and resting to do it all again tomorrow.

Just waiting for my washing to finsh, and I'll make a stir fry for dinner.

Sounds like you all had good weekends...

JG x

Evening all

Well, one day of wall to wall raininess down - only another 6 weeks 6 days needed to fill the resevoirs up!

RA hinted this morning that Chris was at an aution in italy today - said he went to but a poster - wonder how much he ended up spending!

Scoobs, i think Baby DJ is due in may but I could be wrong

Not sure Jazzercise tonight was a good idea - think our instructor is on a mission! Ouch!!

Sezza xxx

Morning All,

Another frosty morning here.

Chrissie, you have to check out "I want to wake up with you" on Vanessa's show this morning. (about 6.20 am), you'll love it.

Have a lovely day everyone.

X

G

Good morning all,

Lovely blue skies ,suns out but by gum its cold ,we've actually had a frost here this morning.
Enjoying the programme this morning,and music, a nice mixed bag.

Well my working week starts today so better get a move on ...so enjoy your day in whatever you're doing .

Take care..Bids.xxx.

Hi everyone:

Just crazy busy at work, but trying to have a wee catch-up. Thank you to all you gorgeous ladies for your lovely comments. I wasn't "fishing" I promise! I just think that we have some lovely grans on this blog, and the lessons I am learning from you, I will remember, should the time come. xx

Sal: thank you for that lovely comment - such a lovely thing to say. And thanks for the re-assurance re: my voice. It is one of the hang-ups I have, I guess we alll have one or two! That's great you are getting help with the Celiac situation - I know from my friend that it is a difficult condition but once under control, you will feel so well. xx

Scoobs: thank you for my wotcha!

JG: hope you can take it a wee bit easy, just look after yourself. xx

Dozer: oooh, I am intrigued ... I'll be checking that out this evening! I find myself getting up earlier these mornings in order to hear a bit of Vanessa - she is really terrific. But, this morning I had a cheeky wee 15 mins extra in bed!

Hope everyone is ok - back into the fray!

C xx

Afternoon All,

Bit quiet on here isn't it?

It's an average sort of day, weather wise, in North Kent. The wind has died down and it's not raining!

Bids, I hope you've managed to get a move on ;) xx

Chrissie, Always good to read you. You are right about the lovely Grans on this blog and as has been said when the times comes you will make an "ace" Gran/Nan xx

Hi Dozer, Hope the frost has cleared xx

Debs, Your staff bonding trip sounds great. I remember with much fondness Sales Conferences I used to attend (well organise) and one night seeing how many sales reps we could get into a phone box in Bournemouth - happy days indeed xx

Right, almost lunchtime.

AliB
xx

Dear all

lovely comments on the blog - Chrissie I'm sure you will make a lovely Nan, you seem so excited all ready :-)

Now I need some help - I want to do something out of my comfort zone and I can't think on anything - any ideas please?

Ali - thanks for the information on the street pastors, I hear what your saying about it being a commitment and maybe I should pass right now - I don't think I have time for a long term commitment at the moment - sad as that seems.

baggy

Just checking in - what a quiet wee blog we have at the moment ... awww!

AliB: thank you, but you know, I always love reading you too. xx Re: Sales conferences: we used to have some crackers, and they definitely work for team building. Loving the idea of filling a phone box with sales reps!

Baggy: thank you, too. But I don't want to be misleading ... it's definitely not on the horizon, as far as I am lead to believe! Re: out of your comfort zone - just about everything is out of my comfort zone - I am a scaredy cat! Hope you can come up with something, and go for it!

Back to work, once more ...

C xx

Baggy,

Bungee Jump
Sky Dive
Run a Marathon
Go to work with odd shoes on
Say "no" sometimes instead of "yes"
Go anticlockwise around a shopping centre - Sezza and I did this on Saturday, it's really quite rebellious ;)
Go to work in your PJ's

Just a few things to get you thinking :)

AliB
xx

Chrissie,

When I worked in publishing the sales conferences were a hoot, I used to organise them so always had the suite, more often than not with big bottles of booze rather than the miniature ones. So everyone used to congregate in my room!

I remember one morning, after a very late night in the bar, (or course I wasn't drinking) going to the front desk with my friend as she wanted a wake up call. She said please could you wake me at 7:00am, the desk clerk said would that be in an hours time madam? We still chuckle about it today.

There are some stories I could tell!

AliB
xx

Afternoon all.

Lovely and sunny here.

Ali, your last post made me laugh out loud. xx

Go Baggy. xx

Dear Chrissie, you will make a wonderful grandmother. xx

csn. xx

Ali, 84 that is. 85 was good too.

csn. xx

Ali - you wouldn't believe how many things of that list I have done (some not even planned!) - thanks

I have kind off decided to oragnise a charity challenge in my gym to riase money for a little boy who needs new legs - as this involves me talking to people and being organised as well as exercise I would say that takes me out of my zone - now just need to get the gym to agree to it!

Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as you can.

csn. xx

Baggy, you might like a book that I have just read called

Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

csn. xx

CSN - lovely poem
Is that the book that was being discussed by Simon Mayo last night? It sounds great and I am taking my book voucher to a book shop on saturday to purchase it :-)

Csn,

Love the poem xx

AliB
x

Yes, that is the book Baggy.

I read it on the day it came out, wonderful book.

I am sure you will love it.

csn. xx

Oh crikey still really busy everyone.

Bids - my aunt and uncle live just by the three counties showground. It is lovely over there we should go more often but as normal time gets the better of us everytime it was lovely catching up with everyone though.

Glad you are getting back into your routine JG and feeling a little better.

I hear a whisper that a certain person is back from her hollibobs hope she isnt too suntanned and looking healthy otherwise we might have to ban her from coming back online until she has faded in her colouring. Only Joking Deevs if you are reading this glad you got home safe and sound.

Hope everyone has a good evening and wonder if CLP will be full of ferrari joy when he returns tomorrow and has two child seats fitted and ready to go.

CB xx

Evening all

Has actually been quite nice here - even saw a glimpse of the sun!

Out tonight so will catch up tomorrow

Hope you're all ok

Sezza xxx

Hi everyone,

What a lovely post CSN (89).

We were hoping to do the Coast to Coast walk as a holiday this year but D has a sore foot and we wont be able to do a walking holiday, so we are considering a narrowboat for a week, however we have never done this before or even know anyone who has, have any of you been on one or can you recommend an area for us to go to??

Hope you all had a good day.

X

G

Am I the only one who thinks that "walking holiday" ( just like "fun run") is a contradiction in terms?