GLEN CAMPBELL I THINK, DON'T YOU ?
Well it’s FRIETAG everyone and look what we’ve got here….
…a whole weekend with not a single plan.
Which is itself, our plan. For to have no plans these days we must plan.
Tis the only way one can achieve any kind of spontaneity.
Having to stop myself thinking about what to do in all that blank canvas. My paint brushes are quivering in anticipation.
ALSO !
Can’t have to much of the bevies tonight, as don’t want to ruin, decision making side of my brain fresh for Saturday morning.
So many things rolling around the old grey matter as I speak.
May take the new red lady out for a blast….
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, there I go again…. No plans, no plans, no plans….. remember to switch off….
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO PLANNNNNNS, that’s the plan, once and for all.
Comments
Careful, Chris.
Failing to plan is planning to fail...
-Confucius (or confused)
Chris
I try not to "plan" too much either (weekend
wise) 'cause I just get frustrated if/when it
inevitably falls on its jacksey, courtesy
of others......
I find that if my Personal Trainer bumps me
(at the last minute) from Saturday to
Sunday - which means I can't drink too much
because I'm (supposed to be) driving Sunday,
I seem to manage to throw back my whole
evening's normal chug-down in an hour and
a half. So I've told him that I don't "do"
Sundays any more. If he can't make it Sat,
we skip it.
I do have pre-bought tickets for the IMax
this Sunday so I'll *try* to go there (ha ha)
Have a good one, whatever you do, "planned"
or otherwise.
Hi Chris et al
No plans, eh - what a luxury! I'll be spending the weekend continuing to try and make our temporary accomodation into something liveable. At least the weather forecast is slightly better. I'll cheer myself up a bit by listening to the show, providing the rather flaky electricity supply holds up for the duration. Last night the rats ate through the cables, again, and I had to spend two hours hunting for the break. I found it eventually, with a fried rat beside it.
cheers
J McC
DOG DIARY
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with my people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
CAT DIARY
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are
fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for
the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in
order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is
my dream of escape.
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their
feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it
clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that
my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what
this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try
this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and
snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly
released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is
obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with
the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My
captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell,
so he is safe. For now...
Plans- not to be mixed up with ambitions or dreams.
I plan to try to relax with my old bear this weekend, she's particularly wobbly today (arthritis in her hips) so she needs extra loving from me and the small bear.
Whatever your plans, have a great weekend!
Luv
Lyndyloo
-x-x-x-
Chris,
Enjoy your plan-free weekend. I think we all make too many plans - for some reason we think we have to fill in each moment of every day (especially the weekend) but we don't have to do that. Take each day as it comes, nice and easy.
Hope everyone has a good weekend. Lotsalove.
C xx
P.S. j - how exciting for you!
Bingo Star - nappies! I am so intrigued!
Ello Christoof & ALL Blog Friends,
Bingo Star ere.
I'll tell all then, thanks for your support on the previous CLP blog. Gaby Thanks too!
It's along story........ ere were do I start?
I know were at Carnouistie Golf Course.
Basically I travelled all the way up there with only kindness and love ter 'elp Christoof & Jonny Saunders with the BIG golf coverage.
I knew Tiger Woods would be too busy ter talk on the Drivetime shoe, sorry show. 'e's like that blog friends. World No1 busy stuff.
I've got 'is graph and spoken to 'im briefly in the past but I knew the only way i'll get 'im ter talk ter CLP iz ter get into 'is 'ead, behind the eyes of the Tiger, inter the soul of love.
So what better than...... A GIFT.
Yes........ A GIFT of love for the gifted one and 'is son.
What better than nappies!!!!!
I mean 'e's just become a dad - yer know!
So blog friends I managed ter find the house were 'e waz staying. Yer can't get near 'im at the course.
I climbed over the wall inter the back garden with me bag full of nappies. Only ter be intercepted by 'is 'eavies.
They called the police and wouldn't let me talk.
I said i'm tryin' ter get the Tiger ter talk!
When the police arrived they asked what's in me bag. I tryed ter explain why i'd gone ter the golf with nappies. But they didn't believe me blog friends.
NAPPIES - am tellin yer!!!
Dundee Police - I said who do you think you are Crocadile Dundee. I said look Croc man I come with ...... A GGGGIFT for the Tiger. Next thing i'm arrested?
I was arreasted, yes an extra 'A' in there.
'A' for agony blog dudes and I was banged up in Dundee police station.
All while CLP's golf special waz live on the UK's airwaves.
Next thing a psychosomatic psychiatrist arrived ter give me a psychoanalysis examination. I said I ain't need a shrink. I need ter get ter CLP's live show!!!! NOW!!!!
Blog friends they kept me in there until Sunday night, until Tiger 'ad left the area and they deemed it safe for my release.
That's the last time I go ter golf with LOVE - am tellin' yer!!!! and a bag full of nappies!!!
I've been ter court and been given a contraditional discharge.
PS The shrink couldn't find anything wrong with me except that I was suffering with anger. Know, sorry no, wonder missing The Open!!!
PPS CHRISTOOF - next years Open is guess were. Birkdale close ter Liverpool. The R&A and Tiger won't know what will 'it them all those scousers gonna be there next year. Just hope CLP will be there. It's gonna be a good one!!!!!
PPPS If Tigers reading this, and 'e might be as we've already 'ad Tom Selleck, Victor Meldrew and David Cameroon live on the blog recently, big pause for breadth, sorry breath. Tiger might write in saying why 'e couldn't be on CLP's blog. Probally changing nappies and practising 'is flop shot with 'is 60 degree wedge.
PPPPPS CLP Any chance of playing Luxus Leverpostei and Pampers or Nappy Roots and Po Folks - beautiful tunes in every sense.
PPPPPPS Did your know that 'Napish*te' in russian means 'write it down'.
I just DAMN well ave - am tellin' yer!!!!!!
CHOW!!!!
I like your weatherforecast! Where did you get it, it doesn't agreee with any I've heard.
I know it's a DRIVETIME show, but can't any women be included in Women's Minute - I'm always home feeding the small daughter during the first hour, so will never qualify (unless you change the rules).
Enjoy your 'unstructured' weekend, the best times come from impromptu events,
Kate
Hello to all of the UK's golf fans and Drivetime ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio fans.
I'm very sorry I couldn't be on MR C. Evans big radio show.
I was very busy changing nappies and practising my flop shot with my 60 degree baby.
NO not my baby, baby my wedge baby baby!!!
I'll try to be on next years Drivetime Golf Special.
Have A Nice Day!!!!
Joespeh McCrumble- haven't heard from you in ages, hope you are well.
So this weeken the plan is:- tomorrow taking my cousin to see The Simpsons Movie. Can't wait. Tomorrow night off to see Carmen outside the Forum in Norwich.
Sunday, Worsted Festival! I love that festival. Got to Buy home made Lemonade, Fudge, Cake, and Ice Cream's! Love it and I predicting summer has started in Sunny Norfolk!!!
Love to you all, missy xxxx
Bingo. Yous big daft bugger.
Are you married.
Anyway enough of bein' nice.
Hazel, Cheryl, Chrissie, missy, Tinsel et al. Help me out here.
Not you though Bingo. You sound like the Steve Irwin of the sartorial world.
The Races.
White frock or floral.
Gold shoes or white.
Stuffed parrot or satellite dish with pansies.
I'm in a dilemma.
I've ditched the blue stripey City Shorts, me bum looks like 2 ferrets fightin' in a tesco carrier bag.
Fek.
Clodagh.xx
Jeez.
Bingo. My friend. If you ever had the plot, it is well out of sight now.
Keep up the good work.
Well. Mrs MfR and I are officially, company directors. OK. The company doesn't actually do anything yet, but we are here, ready to take over the world.
You heard it here first.
This time next year Rodders, we'll be sitting in our tequila bar on the beach in Baja California...
Like you Christoph, we have no plans this weekend. I like it that way, easy come, easy go.
Perhaps we'll see you and the future Mrs CLP down the club, it has been a while.
HL. A few more delightful bands to reminisce...
Gaye Bikers On Acid
Dogs D'Amour - a particular favourite of mine as our band used to rehearse at the same place as them.
Ned's Atomic Dustbin
Dumpy's Rusty Nuts
Huge peace and love one and all
MfR
PS Pigs in Zen
PPS Been Caught Stealing
PPS Porpoise Head
Hi there,
A big thank you for the messages of support and kind words from you it really means alot to me that you have taken the time to read. I have only just had a chance to catch up, the boss was in the office all afternoon keeping me busy which can only be a good thing at the moment.
CtD, I'm sure that he knows how much this means to me, I don't know how else to make him really understand. But I feel so selfish, as though my needs are more important than his.
ChrissieS, thank you for that story. I worry that I will never forgive him if I accept what he wants. Things aren't great between us so I'm probably wrong to think about another baby.
I have had horrible thoughts this week such as, if I stay with him I probably wont be a mum again. If I leave him then one day there is a chance that I may meet someone that wants the same as me. Then I feel awful and guilty for these thoughts because of my two boys.
What a mess. Sorry to be such a misery, guess I should get back in touch with my pnd counsellor.
I promise next week not to be so miserable when I post, sorry guys.
Anyway, fingers crossed for the weather this weekend and I really hope you all have a great one!
Love Debx
Debbie.
I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious sweetheart, post-natal depression is horrible thing and I reckon that yes, you're not rid of it yet.
But listen up. Take it from one who's been there and has come out the other end. Happily.
I think you're obsessing about this when perhaps the real problem lies elsewhere. That's what happens. So yes, go talk to your counsellor if he or she has helped you before. I think you may have more work to do. Try not to take it out on your man, he's just as entitled for his needs to be met as you are. And by that I don't mean you're selfish; you're not. Just anxious.
If I'm honest I never planned to have an only child and when my marriage broke down (due in no small part to the pnd which turned me into a neurotic nightmare, I really can't blame the hubby, he was and still is a sweetheart but didn't know how to deal with the situation; the thought of not having more babies was quite devastating. But now, in my 50s, the time having well passed, I'm so totally relieved and thankful I never had more. Why? Because I've had the freedom to do all sorts of mad things and to go places I'd never have done if I'd had more responsibilities. And now I have the most fantastic relationship with my daughter, we're best buddies. She's her own woman and thoroughly enjoys telling me off, waggling the finger and administering the It's Not Big And It's Not Clever evil eye with a twinkle in it. Because she can.
I asked her recently if she felt she'd missed out by not having siblings, and without hesitation she replied, "WHAT? You must be joking. Why would I want to share you and me dad with anybody else? Not on your nelly."
And so there you have it. Life is full of compromises, and often in the fullness of time what we see as a sacrifice can turn out to be such a blessing. So stop worrying. Relax and look after yourself. Hell, come with me and jump outa plane into a cabbage field. Indulge yourself but don't brood.
All is well. This, too, will pass.
Clodagh.xx
i ALSO HAVE No Plans, well excepting for the No. One Daughter's manicure at 9 am and my extensions at 11.30, and Harry Potter about 4 pm, and something loverly to eat on Saturday evening.
No One Son has gone away to Scout Jamboree which I'm exceedingly happy about. He has already text me and informed me that he has played Brazil at Football and won 1-5, and had a concert with Lemar and Liberty X and JK. Does life get any better for a 15 year old?
My wee Danes have gone home. Maja and Celine have been staying with us prior to attending the Jamboree, and although since monday we haven't been able to jobby or fart in the house, it does seem very quiet without them. Maja and Celine are lovely people and are heading off for wherever the Jamboree Is (is that a sign of a bad mother , that I don't actually know where my son is?), I've told them they can come back anytime, and that they can infact bash my son when they see him! Tee Hee.
DWNB
HI Christopher and blogettes
Just for once I do have a plan this weekend. I'm being taken (!) by a pal to see the semi final of the R L Challenge Cup between Bradford Bulls and St Helens. Whoo hoo - never been to teh RL match before so it will be an experience. Then off to Leeds tonight to paint the town - well sort of pale pink - we're a bit too old for too much carousing.
Have swell weekend!
Choux Fleur xx
All part of the Masterplan. Blocking up doorways knocking down walls one and all.
I thought I deserved a chill out and as I can now get broadband have had great fun watching U Tube clips today.
A great one on the making of the Dr Who theme at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
JMC Are you sure the dead rat might not have been Timothy Hedgehog!!!!
Clodagh. I too have a fab daughter who thankfully appreciates her rather unconventional Mother.
Avril, I did not mean to have a go at Social Services. They have a very difficult job, as the cheats are very clever.
Buenos Dias
Clodagh- Floral dress and glod shoes! Definatly!
Cheryl the Diva- I just got some cowboy boots on ebay as well! Sorry to copy you they aren't pink, brown New Look ones. But I just wanted some after seeing yours. Thought they would be great with denim shorts and if I ever go to a festival!
Gingembre- Hope you had a lovely weekend away!
Well I went to see Harry Potter yesterday. Brilliant as always and as usual I cried in it. I doesn't take much to make me cry during flims!
But my nine year old cousin ruined it by telling me that it was all special effects and there isn't really a wizard school called Hogwarts. Ofcourse I told him was being silly! But (now don't laugh!) wouldn't it be just great to have a REAL wand! And be able to fly on a broom. I would really prefer not to need the broom to fly but I wouldn't mind! Now I said don't laugh!!!hehe
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! and will pop on here tomorrow! xx
Morning all
Had a lovely weekend in Pompey, MrsW and the kids went up spinnaker tower whilst I drank latte's and watched the world walk by. Spent far too much and had a great 2 days with some lovely friends.
missy - thanks for the message.
Debbie - no huge words of wisdom from me, I just sincerely hope that all works out for you. Sending love for Norfolk x
Bingo - great story, what was the offence - possession of offensive nappies, trespassing, can't think why you got lifted mate??? Far too heavy handed up north for my liking!!!! Didn't they know who you were?
Too early to type anymore today, I'm off to work accross the other side of the county today hence the early start.
Bonnet de douche
KWx
Blimmin heck. PLANS! We had plans. We had plans to celebrate our two friends birthdays at a jolly meal. We were going to leave early as we had lots to do on Saturday, then go and visit other friends. We did the first bit...then it was only the boy who ended up doing the visit. I am ashamed to say, dear readers, that I was in no fit state AT ALL to do anything on Saturday...but did manage to watch 'Dirty, Pretty Things on Sat eve. On my own. And feeling dire. All my own work...
Now, next weekend, I have plans. The boy also has his own. Lets just see shall we...
So, Monday again. Blink and you'll miss it eh.
Happy Monday
love
hazel
x
Clodagh - as long as the floral dress has a sash go for that with white shoes and DEFINITELY the satellite dish with pansies...unless you are planning on replacing divots, in which case, wellies and the stuffed parrot. If 'twere me, I'd be wearing a full anti-radiation suit complete with rubber-ring elbows and knees, and Darth Vader breathing noises because I am very allergic to horses.
Bingo - I hope you feel better having got that off your chest. A caring and generous gesture that went very awry by the sound of it...perhaps next time, get the wee'un a tricycle, then at least you'd have a getaway vehicle...
PS Christophe!
Did you get to the Lawn Mower thing? Sounded like it was going to be fun! The guy was totally knocked sideways when you said yes...and did you get a go on a lawn mower? My mate crashed one in our friends garden a couple of years ago...they're still finding bits of it in their pond...
Yo CLP & ALL Blog Friends,
Bingo Star ere.
'owes it goin? Guten - guten ter 'ear it.
Matt from Rudgewick - THE PLOT - I've been looking for one for years. I've been ter many a 'state agents and the more I look for THE PLOT the more I get disillusioned by the high cost of land. I'm waiting until the property prices come down - know what am sayin'!!!!
Only then will I consider erecting a 4 bed detached - gotta find the funds first too!
Clodagh - I thought you didn't like scousers but thanks for your most kind words.
You ask am I married. Yer not tryin' ter chat me up are you Clodagh? I'd 'ave ter check out the Emerald Isle's tax rates before even considering a date with an irish girl - unless it's one of the Corrs sisters..... then the tax implications.. err could be knocked on the 'ead!!!! - know what am sayin'!!
Gingembre - Thanks for your concern. They got me on a new offence - misdemeanors of the..... MIND. I still say i'm sana.. but only just after the incident at Carnoustie!!!
Adios blog friends!!!
PS I see Tiger Woods as blogged. CLP this blog is even getting big with world No1's - am tellin yer!! What a man of precision - 'h even blogs at 6pm on the dot................. In The Hole!!!!!!
Hi,
How come Monday gets here so fast?
Have just checked the comments over the weekend. Clodagh - what an utterly wonderful message you left for Debbie.
Also Clodagh, I don't know why, but I think you may be a lady who suits white! I'm not normally a fan of white shoes, but I went to Newcastle Races last year and wore a black&white dress and white shoes and it looked terrific. Well, at 2pm it looked terrific. Slightly different story on the way home, on the 10pm train! Are you going to the Races this week? Wish I could join you.
Bingo Star - what a guy! You really, truly, thought you could climb over the wall at Tiger Woods' temporary home, leave a gift of nappies, climb back over the wall and then head off to see/hear Chris? Or are you actually Ben Elton or Richard Curtis in real life? Sounds so like a sitcom to me!
C xx
Clodagh - it would be the stuffed parrot for me, without a doubt. Nothing else, just the parrot.
Your advice to Debbie is absolutely lovely. I too have jsut one daughter - wanting another child tore me up for years, I wasted so much time not enjoying what I actually had, but being miserable about what I didn't have. It took me a long time and lots of counselling to stop and realise that actually I am incredibly lucky. I have a man that loves me, a gorgeous, well-adjusted (despite her crazy mum!) daughter who I have the most amazing relationship with ... It takes time Debbie - deffo go and have some more counselling, and know that you're not alone. (((Debbie)))
Bingo - I'm distraught that you were treated so badly!!! Why would a man climbing over a celeb's wall with a bag of nappies be deemed a suspicious character??? I'm with Hazel, next time take a get-away vehicle!
Have great weeks all - le soleil brille here in Brentford - hope it is where you are too!
xxxxx
Good Morning,
Had a really hectic weekend but it was not a bad one at all. We went to a surprise birthday party Saturday night, all four of us, which was really nice.
Clodagh, thank you so much for sharing, that message made me want to cry but in a good way! You have made me see things from a different perspective and I can't thank you enough. If I carry on the way I am then I will miss out on what I already have and what a waste that would be. I'm going to take the pressure off and go with the flow.
Yes I'm going to see the counsellor next week appointment booked, thanks Tinsel. Gingembre thanks too.
I have the day off work today, hurray. The eldest is off to play golf with my bosses son and me and little 'un are going to chill out in the garden with our new bunny.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Love Deb x
P.S. Clodagh, let me know when that plane is ready! xx
Harry Potter (said in the style of Dobbie)
O M G, Sirius, Am so caught up in both book and yesterday watching of the film, i feel that I should be elsewhere... chasing horcruxes and fighting the dark lord. However, am stuck at my desk doing two jobs, because side kick is off this week. Not to worry, just twice as many people to speak to .
Is Eilidh Ceit's thirteenth birthday today. Both Dad and me are are at work, so Gran will be entertaining her today. She has a big treat lined up. Can't wait to see how she reacts. when she find out what it is.
DWNB
Oh, MfR, you know me so well...Dumpy's Rusty Nuts...Seen 'em. Loved 'em. Bought the single, but they'd sold outta t-shirts...
Oh dearie me...too many memories...and this was around the same time that people got nailed to the floor.
Send us a snapshot if you were there to 'Someone nicked my camera, PO Box Hill, Surrey'
Debbie, just xxxxxxxxxxx
just for kicks
love
hazel
x
wilsmar, wass goin on then?
Testing, testing, one, two, three
Is this broke or has everyone gone home?
jx