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THREE DAYS AND ...

Chris Evans | 15:45 UK time, Tuesday, 7 August 2007

So here we go. We are literally monents away from...

... the Great British Beer festival, in fact it has just started down the road.

Now I love this event, especially one would think, the week before I get married !

But listen.... oh listen do... guess what ?

I'm not going. I don't want to get ratted and feel like a beaten up old lump of lard come the big day on Saturday. My mates are still going, as is our Nige from the show but I ? No, not this year.

Mind you it is only ten to four and I still have a couple of hours of potential mood swings before my chariot revs up for the drive home.

Three hours from now... uhmmmmm.... yes or no ?

I shall visit the blog for the results of our second ever blog pole just after seven and maybe during the on air period.


CLP 2007.

X.


P.S. yesterday's posts were the funniest we've ever had. Ouch !

Comments

  1. At 04:05 PM on 07 Aug 2007, j wrote:

    OH MY GOD - YES!!!!

    That's my vote - the beer festival is just oh so good, so many pints, so little time....

    And it's ages between now and your wedding - hours and hours even!!!!

    Go and have fun, say I

    Love
    Jx

  2. At 04:07 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Dan the Man wrote:

    Come on, come on, one last blow out - has to be done, has to be done, your last ever great British Beer Festival 2007 as a single man . . !

    I'm sure the good lady in question would not mind in the slightest, and if youre in the good company of Team Drivetime, then the wheels will be between the hedges.

    My little sis gets hitched next Thursday (1st time for her!) , so last weekend coming up for her as well. Last minute preps at the chapel this Sunday, then its all to play for, fast and furious in the ready-money round.

    If you're going, lets do the best & most appropriate games for the boy who's about to swap half his heart . .

  3. At 04:09 PM on 07 Aug 2007, jillygoat wrote:

    Christoph - there'll be another Great British Beer Festival next year, but you're only going to get this one day to wed the girl on the sofa .......... methinks you'd rather be feeling bright eyed and bushy tailed on the day!!

    I don't know about you, but I've found that since I entered my 40s, my powers of recovery from too much alcohol are much, much slower than when I was in my 20s. Then I could get absolutely ratted on a Saturday night and still make it to the pub for Sunday lunchtime, raring to go all over again! These days I have to plan it all in advance!

    jillygoat xx

  4. At 04:13 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Dave Beermat wrote:

    Now then christophe happy Tuesday and good luck for the up and coming life stretch..just wanna say go for it...just stay for a few then bid your farewells..and tootle off home for a cocoa in your dressing gown and slippers....ORRRR go for it have a whale of a time..enjoy yourself immensly and savour the last week of freedom...oh and by yourself some alka selsa on the way home..in a cab of course...great show live long and fruitfull my freind..

    Dave Beermat

  5. At 04:16 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Rusty wrote:

    You may as well go for it Chris, afterall you've been v good up till now, what's one little blow out. Btw i'm very jealous, I shall be out on my bike this evening trying to keep that competitive edge going.

  6. At 04:20 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    If you aren't getting married til next Saturday, then I reckon you should do it. A couple of days Detox and you'll be fine.

    You'll have a great time, and you'll always remember it as "the last great piss up before I got hitched (again)". Every time you think of real ale, you'll think of getting married, and what a wonderful experience it was.

    Whenever there is a Beer festival on, you'll remember this one, and by association remember your lovely wife (to be), and buy her something nice just to say thanks for so many good memories.

    It's all good. All the signs are pointing to you going and having a bloody good time.

    Go Boy.. Go and Enjoy. You have the permission of the DWNB

    DWNB

  7. At 04:27 PM on 07 Aug 2007, ChrissieS wrote:

    Chris,

    I think you could have a wee beer. Or three. Surely you will be well recovered come Saturday!
    Mind you, if you really don't want to go and then you do, you'll be angry with yourself for "giving in". Dilemma or what? Also, you won't be able to drive home, but no doubt you can cadge a lift from someone!

    My vote - have a few beers with your mates - it's three days until you get married, definitely something to celebrate!

    C xx

  8. At 04:40 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Rachel wrote:

    Hello Chris

    It's like this, the beer festival is fun; yes: woohoo!

    But....

    How long does it last?
    What if you get shedded? ( technical term for drink influenced reduction of rational thought)
    What if you meet someone there that you haven't seen for ages and they invite you out afterward? What then?
    More beer? Maybe chips with cheese or a kebab? Chinese even?
    What if you have a dodgy pint and get the screaming ab-dabs?
    What if you wake up where you shouldn't?

    If you go: tomorrow you'll feel like piece of pavement Chewing Gum and wish that you hadn't gone.

    There'll be another beer festival next year! Pencil it in.....

    A wedding is a one off event , it doesn't happen again next year.....

    My advice ... ( not that anyone ever takes it but I'm usually right) Open a bottle of red, have a Chinese delivered to your house ( Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, Special Fried Rice and Special Sweet and Sour( or whatever you both like) .. share it with your intended while watching a DVD, then hit the sack... baby....

    Tomorrow you'll feel fantastic!


    Rachel
    x

  9. At 04:40 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    One of the best times of my life...YEARS ago, living in Brighton, and like you, JUST UP THE ROAD from the Great British Beer Festival which was being held at one of the larger local hotels.

    It would have been extremely rude not to attend. Which is why I think you should go. It's only Tuesday!

    A small tip, getchorself a PINT glass, don't purchase silly amounts of tokens and only buy halves...this way you get to taste a bigger choice of beers, and best of all, you don't spill any! Hoorah! No need to get ratted or even slightly foxed...just aim for that pleasant, fuzzy glow and I reckon you should be ok...

    Have a pint of Witches Brew if the Pendle Brewery are there...fond memories...if only I could remember them...

    bottoms, as they say, up
    love
    hazel
    x

  10. At 04:41 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    I'm sure you can sit out a drinking session just this once.

    Oh who am I kidding, get your coat on and call a cab right now!!

    You'll have recovered by Satruday if you are good for the rest of the week anyway....

  11. At 04:44 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sammie wrote:

    Aaah, our little Christophe Lambie Pie is all growed up!

    Good on you for deciding to be 'good', but you know the reward will be FANTASTIC!!!

    Clodagh - excellent blogging (as usual), but it put me in mind of when #1 son, Arthur (a cat btw), had to be put to sleep. He was very unwell and it was only a few weeks after I'd had #2 son. I was inconsolable. I sobbed. Every time I thought about him, I felt as though my heart would break.

    HL - thanks for the Choosday Pome, made me smile at the thought of Clodagh goosing on Grafton Street! Btw Clodagh - do they still have those people there doing Henna Tattoos? I got one when I went with my friends - my hubby (boo hiss) was not impressed! Sense of humour bypass or what????

    Loving you all,

    S xx.

  12. At 04:47 PM on 07 Aug 2007, jillygoat wrote:

    Seems I'm the only killjoy on here so far!!

    I don't mean to be, and you're obviously hesitant about going, but as you're not getting wed until Saturday, there's no harm in getting a few real ales down you!

    jillygoat x

  13. At 04:54 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Hilbil wrote:

    GO FOR IT CHRIS YES YES.
    Don't bother getting married it's just more hassle.
    Love your show you will change when you married to her indoors.
    Have a good night
    L&k
    H

  14. At 04:54 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    ps Christophe, glad you liked them!

  15. At 04:57 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Dickie D wrote:

    Cmon Chris....you can almost smell those hops.
    Go for it young man!
    D

  16. At 05:05 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Billy-Jo wrote:

    NO WAY!!!! you have far too much fun as it is.

  17. At 05:07 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sarah Daly wrote:

    Yes Chris of course you should go

  18. At 05:13 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Mark R wrote:

    Go on Chris!

    I'm going on Thursday and I love the GBBF!

    Drink some beer and be happy!

  19. At 05:13 PM on 07 Aug 2007, bill banks wrote:

    If my wife say, I can't have a drink tonight then the answer has to be no nor can you! On second thoughts if you are to get hitched that soon you deserve a bit of fun GO FOR IT and have one for me!

  20. At 05:14 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    Christoff,

    You can't! You know you shouldn't!

    You would feel so rubbish on such a great day. You want to be able to drink champagne with your new bride without wanting to throw it up again after ;)

    Come on Chris, do the right thing, there is always next year after all and would your missus forgive you??

    I think you should let that conscience tell you what to do ;)

    Cat xx

  21. At 05:18 PM on 07 Aug 2007, DOUGLAS wrote:

    Go for it Chris you know you will have a good time at the festival. If you can make it tomorrow night I will be working on the Scottish bar and will buy you a pint.

  22. At 05:28 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sharyn Shearer wrote:

    Chris

    Now listen to me, ah! now turn round look at me...my advice Chris...yes yes yes yes yes yes yes oh boy yes, go!!!

    Life is just too flipping short and sure you will have long dried out by Saturday.

    Better still take your beloved with you!! I'm sure, if she has been up to her eyes with 101 things to do before the wedding, she could probably do with a good laugh and a few wee swift ones...

    Enjoy!

  23. At 05:37 PM on 07 Aug 2007, tinkerbell wrote:

    ach, good god man, get the ale necked, the laughs had, the pork pies munched- you can always do what I DIDN'T do last friday and actually stop drinking beer and swap to the um bongos when you're suitably squiffy.

    Beer+pies+pop+kebab on the way home= jolly good night without the pulsating liver the next day.

  24. At 05:41 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Bill Taylor in England wrote:

    no beer

  25. At 05:45 PM on 07 Aug 2007, David wrote:

    Go for it Chris. We need someone to report back to those of us that can't make it.

  26. At 05:46 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    Ok Pro's and Cons..........

    1) You made the decision not to go when you were thinking normally and not bowled over by the desire to spend time with friends and get ratted :0)

    2) can you go and not get completly pissed? if no how much will that concern you?

    3) What did the "Mrs/Intended" think when you mentioned you wouldn't go? how much does that bother you?

    4) Will you really feel like a lump of lard on Saturday and how much will it bother you? :0)

    My Vote is go if you really want to, have a laugh with your mates and enjoy yourself, but "try" not to get totally ratted because you know that there is a 80/90% chance that you will regret it come Sat (or when you look in the mirror and see the belly has made a overnight return) :)

    Hehe, just had a vision of a lump of lard with your head attached........ hahaha

  27. At 05:47 PM on 07 Aug 2007, ChrissieS wrote:

    Incidentally, another reason for celebration - your blog is a year old today!! Happy Birthday Blog! Caroline told us this yesterday (on another blog). It's her birthday today too! Happy Birthday Caroline!

    So, bring on the beers!

    C xx

  28. At 05:48 PM on 07 Aug 2007, martin james wrote:

    We are a few days off from Saterday, enough for a detox, it takes 3 days for alcohol to clear the system after a good drink. But, although I`d like to be, I`m not you Christoph and only you know how you will feel a few days after going to the GBBF. I think you feel you`d like to go, but... it`s six of one half a dozen of the other, hence a vote on it.

    I would be tempted to go to the GBBF, but take your time drinking those glasses, and limit yourself despite the thirsty weather, and as they say have it all - a nice drink, nice company and a nice wedding too.

    I`ve been very good, dry for 12 days now. Never been to a beer festival, one day perhaps. But in this weather I love oh soo cold drinks - all types of juices.


    m xxx


  29. At 05:50 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Jengel wrote:

    Go for it Christoph. You've got enough days before the big one to sort yourself out and years and years ahead to be sensible. Go and have a great time!
    JG
    xx

  30. At 05:51 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    Oh do it chris do it! It could be your stag due!!!!!!! And have a drink for me as its my birthday tomorrow!!!!

    Yes infact I insist you go for a beer or 3. Astoday is Tuesday and the wedding is Saturday you'll be de-bloated tomorrow

    I'm thinking my Invite to the wedding has been lost in the post, did any other bloggers get theirs! hehe!

  31. At 05:55 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sarah wrote:

    YES!
    treat as a stag night,

  32. At 05:57 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Steevie fae Dundee + Glas wrote:

    Oh Chris !

    See what happens when you turn 40 !

    Go.

    Then return home and give her one
    (I mean a sample from the festival for
    all of you with your minds in the gutter!).

    You don't have to get absolutely blotto,
    do you ? (DO you ?). Just don't get the
    "kebab and chips munchies" afterwards.
    Shove some fruit in yr pocket(s) for
    chomping on en route to wherever you
    are staying overnight.

    You can sweat it out in the sauna & steam
    room and vibrate a bit more out using
    your PowerPlate.

    Enjoy......
    (P.S. Early 'have a good one' for the wedding)

  33. At 06:00 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Chris wrote:

    Of course you should go and you should ensure you sample Black Sheep's Riggwelter.
    (https://www.blacksheepbrewery.com/Beers/BottledBeers/Riggwelter.aspx)

    C/.

    PS Glad you liked the Tell me on a Sunday suggestion yesterday!

  34. At 06:03 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Emily wrote:

    You should go!!!!

  35. At 06:04 PM on 07 Aug 2007, amanda selmon wrote:

    Oh so tricky.....................
    several factors...............
    Will the future missus be with you?
    Can you manage to limit intake?
    Have you got enough cash to do the whole festival on you NOW?
    Will the throat last?
    Have you got the right gear on or do you have to go home first?
    consider all of the above over a beer and then decide!!!!!!!!
    amanda

  36. At 06:05 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sharyn Shearer wrote:

    I've decided i'm entitled to vote again seening as I am twice the woman I used to be...yep which is down to all the beer I have guzzled over the years te he!

    My vote....wait for it....wait for it....YES

    You know the old saying..

    "Beer today gone tomorrow!"

    Get em in while the getting is good :-)

  37. At 06:05 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Liz wrote:

    Yes go - you'll only regret it if you don't - Liz

  38. At 06:07 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Gail wrote:

    Chris - I wouldn't.
    You've got a really important day coming up and you don't want to be less than 100% for the girl on the sofa now do you???
    It'll be on next year too.

  39. At 06:10 PM on 07 Aug 2007, kazzy wrote:

    Hi Christophe

    Are you feeling ok? You are sounding very sensible!
    Of course you must go - it wouldnt be you otherwise.

    xx

  40. At 06:15 PM on 07 Aug 2007, nev wrote:

    By asking you know you want to go but just hope the blog will back you up.........!

    Anyway if you want your intended to appreciate beer take her with you!

    I'll have to settle for ma bottle out of the fridge.

    Nev

  41. At 06:21 PM on 07 Aug 2007, rachel wrote:

    Chris
    NO QUESTION
    You have got to go, My Hubby Marts is down there working for the week. You know its the most Cultural Annual event to take place each year in London. getting married in the very near futeure is no excuse. and next year volunteer a day to work, its fab!

    Love the show
    RACH XXX

  42. At 06:24 PM on 07 Aug 2007, emma wrote:

    Of course you should go, and will go because you want to go else you wouldn't have posed the question. Why not invite your betrothed to join you? Have fun! x

  43. At 06:27 PM on 07 Aug 2007, MfR wrote:

    Chris

    It has to be done.

    If for no other reason than, as pointed out by Chrissie, it is the blog's birthday.

    I'm off for a run now, in what looks like an imminent downpour, but I'll be toasting the blog's big day when I get back.

    Go for it and enjoy.

    Peace & love

    MfR

    PS Drive boy dog boy dirty numb angel boy

  44. At 06:29 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Sharyn Shearer wrote:

    I know me again! But I'm not voting just thinking!!

    Here's a question for your blog and a question for "Beat the Busby"

    Blog: Should celebrities bother getting married? In the circles they move in it stands to reason there will come a day when they meet someone even more gorgeous and fabulous and temptation will bite. Us mere mortals usually only move in a circle!!..bed...work...bed...work, the likelyhood of bumping into Kevin Costner is nil :-(

    "Beat the Busby": Who has the higher divorce average, Celebs or joe soap public?

    Now Chris don't you go getting all offended, I personally think marriage is the only way to go and I hope you have a great day and a great life together..well done you!

  45. At 06:30 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Jill wrote:

    Impressed with your strength of mind - your love of your wife-to-be over your love for beer. That's love for you!
    You're the business wonderfulous Christopherlous xxxxx

  46. At 06:38 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Debbie wrote:

    Go for it Chris, my husband goes to a beer festival at a local police sports and social club every year and has a great time.

    You'll have plenty of time to recover, we can all post our best hangover remedies for you tomorrow!

    For me it's a Big Mac and orange juice.....

    Deb x

  47. At 06:40 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Barrie Mellars wrote:

    Go Chris, as my Dad always used to say, this life is not a rehearsal!!

  48. At 06:42 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Trill wrote:

    Go for it Dude!!!!!!

    Your a long time Dead..
    I'm sure your beloved knows you by now.

    And if she doesnt, She soon will....

    You Dont have to have a skip full, just be polite, and have a taste..

    Good luck for the big day.
    Trill

  49. At 06:47 PM on 07 Aug 2007, caroline wrote:

    sorry to sound like an old fogey, but if you feel you need one last blow out before your married is it really a good idea to get married, as marriage shouldn't change the person you are or else you will be living a lie for how ever many years you end up being married, trust me I no its happened to to very good friends of mine that tried to be something they were not and two unhappy marriages later they left.

  50. At 06:50 PM on 07 Aug 2007, martin james wrote:

    Watched the Sea Cat or Sea Dog if you prefer leaving Dover Harbour for France this morning. Why do people on boats wave to people on the shore? It also happens if you go for a ride on a steam train, the passengers wave to the watchers and vice versa! I`m not sure why it happens but it`s a nice thing to do, better than throwing stones!


    m xxx

  51. At 06:50 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Paul Woolley wrote:

    Dear Chris,
    Why not just pop in for a couple of pints? You don't have to get ratted, and you're only being sociable!
    Paul.

  52. At 06:51 PM on 07 Aug 2007, rob gaskell wrote:

    Go for it!!

    But only in the interests of research - Then report back on Thirsty Thursday on the best beers, brews, brewers etc. etc.

    (You can have a quiet Wednesday to recover from the hangover.....)

    Rob

  53. At 06:51 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Chris Burgin wrote:

    Christoph lamb pie... you've so gotta get out on it tonght!!!

    The sun is out and the beer is cold!

    I'm gonna have a couple!!!

  54. At 07:23 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Gaby wrote:

    bonne anniversaire le blog

    Chris...enjoy

    Martin....very, very well done with the 12 days. Hold your head up high and be very, very pleased with yourself and enjoy that identity. We are all with you. Oh, and you are sooo right re people waving from boats and steam trains...that had me laughing out loud.

    Mange tout ..........I just did.

    Gaby
    x

  55. At 07:31 PM on 07 Aug 2007, wrote:

    I realy don't think you have a choice in the matter. You have the rest of your life to get married.

  56. At 08:21 PM on 07 Aug 2007, lazykev wrote:

    yes yes yes ....go i would

  57. At 08:29 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Gingembre wrote:

    martin - that's fantastic news mate. We've never met but I am very proud of your effort this past 12 days. Keep it up.

    missy - HAPPY BIRTHDAY for tomorrow, hope you have a great day and I'm not called to your bash whilst at work to assist a drunk & disorderly missy????

    Bonne Anniversaire to the blog too.

    I agree with CLP, yesterday was a brill days blogging.

    KWx

  58. At 08:42 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Gareth Nicholson wrote:

    Ah come on!

    I'm living in Canada now and all of the talk about the Beerfest is driving me to drink! Get yourself there and give us the lowdown tommorrow

    Gareth

  59. At 09:24 PM on 07 Aug 2007, dg wrote:

    mr evans can you please confirm that you have recieved the letter i sent to you by registered post to ask you for help.can i also wish you nd your wife to be the same happiness as my husband and i have had for the last 12 years and i hope for many many more in the future.

  60. At 09:30 PM on 07 Aug 2007, AJ wrote:

    Chris I think that you should go - for research reasons only!!
    You can report back to those amongst us that are unable to go

  61. At 09:52 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Craig Hawthorn wrote:

    Mr chris

    You'll have to go! Imagine if you don't, you'll feel like ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖr Simpson.

    Whoo Oohh! A Beer festival! Mmmm Beeeerrr! Oh no, I've decided not to go......D'OH!

    CRAIG

  62. At 10:19 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Em M wrote:

    Happy birthday for tomorrow Missy, hope you have a fantastic day. I went into Norwich today and I kept an eye out for you and a certain ginger police officer with a limp but I didn't spot either of you. Got my son's school uniform for high school, I had a lump in my throat!

    Chris - only you can make that decision, it depends how much willpower you have. I know if I had way too much to drink on a Tuesday night I'd still look a bit rough by Saturday.

    Em xx

  63. At 11:31 PM on 07 Aug 2007, Debbie wrote:

    CtD, I think we will take you up on your advice and go somewhere else to eat beforehand. Thanks for that. We will made a proper day of it which will be lovely, really looking forward to it. It's a very good friend that I'm going with too, love her to bits x

    Martin James, welldone you, be very proud of yourself x

    Missy, Happy Birthday for tomorrow x

    Clodagh, thank you the message was beautiful and brought a lump to my throat. Milly died in my husband arms before he got her to the car and I'm kind of convincing myself that she knew where she was at the time. I am feeling the loss so much today, sitting in the garden and the grass is still flat and bare where she used to lay etc. I feel so strange with her not being at my feet now as I type this.

    Betty has been spoiled so much she is probably confused. Last night we took her and little'un for a walk in the forest and popped into our local (also in the forest) for a quick drink and to get her some water. The guys in there made so much fuss of her, that she was exhausted with it all. Little'un even shared some sausages with her today! But then he got annoyed when she knocked his toy soldiers over.

    To be honest I've had a few glasses of wine tonight and am putting off going to bed as I'm dreading tomorrow morning. I can't believe that after that I won't see her again.

    Husband and eldest don't think that can cope with seeing her but I will no matter what. We are going to take the boys to an airplane museum which is local to the crem while waiting to bring her home. I thought that would help. I explained to little'un that when we go to get her back the people there would have done some special magic and made Milly so little she will be in a little box for us to keep for ever. He seems ok with that.

    Anyway, sorry for going on. Future posts will be more cheerful I hope from now on. Thank you so much for being so kind and for the support.

    With much love,
    Debbie x

  64. At 08:06 AM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

    Happy Hump Day Christophe, and I DO hope you are greeting the day with just a tad of a blurry eye, and will be right as ninepence after a bacon sarnie and a pint of builders with three sugars...as I missed the show turtley last eve, however I have it on good authoritay, that you were being swayed in the general direction of the pumps?

    So didja go? Didja? Didja?

    I had a couple of vin blanc plonks with a dash of lemonade last eve...partly to celebrate ChrissieS' daughters exam results, partly to celebrate Cazzer's birthday, and partly because I have no beer in my house! I could say I had a drink for Missy too, but I'd be fibbing! I may just have to have one today!

    ...that's as maybe though, well done Martin. Keep it up matey! Your bit about waving...brought back a memory of when my Gran'ma used to take us to a particular paddling pool that was close to a railway line...all us kids used to wave every time a train went by, and the passengers used to wave back! Bonkers really. No change there then...

    Anyhoo, I am currently enjoying my second cuppa char, have waved happy birthday to Missy - if you stand on a chair you may be able to see me...and now, shock horror, I have some work to do...

    grindstone
    love
    hazel
    x

    ps Debbie. Today is going to be so tough. I asked Barney to look out for her (he's a cat, but very good natured...) Light a candle for Milly when you bring her back home xx

  65. At 08:29 AM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

    ...and totally apropos of nothing at all...as I alighted the bus this morning, a gentleman, looking to all intents and purposes like an archetypal office worker, shirt, tie, briefcase etc was waiting to get on. He was also wearing a pair of black leather shorts covered in zips. When I mentioned this gentleman to my colleague, he said he may possibly be a news reader...

  66. At 08:55 AM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSY!!

    CtD x x

    PS: I'm a Leo too, y'know. Ain't we just fab!

  67. At 09:09 AM on 08 Aug 2007, clodagh wrote:

    J.

    You're absolutely right. Chimps was a bad analogy but you know what I'm getting at.

    And chimps, primates, indeed, are one and the same as ourselves. In fact if you saw what I saw in the mirror this morning after an afternoons' goosing followed by a night in O'Shea's bar you would be hard pushed to spot the chimp from the responsible member of the community that is meself.

    You're talking to the woman here who has Buddhist leanings and wouldn't harm a fly, maybe a wasp alright but that's not killing, that's anti-terrorism.

    Bless your little soul.

    But me knuckles are suitably rapped.

    Oops pardon me.

    Adieu.

    Clodagh.xx

  68. At 09:17 AM on 08 Aug 2007, Ms Mayhem wrote:

    No:28 Martin James

    12 days dry - well done, keep it up

    Big Hug
    xx

  69. At 09:24 AM on 08 Aug 2007, clodagh wrote:

    Ah go on Christoffe go for it.

    And if you end up ratted and like a beaten up lump of lard so what. As I said. When you're drunk you think you're invisible.

    Just equip yourself suitably with plenty milk beforehand and a large tube of Germolene for your return in case you, like me, spend a good half hour tryin' to get your trousers off over your head. Chafe marks are a sore thing indeed.

    Chimps away.

    By the way, J. I've done it again. Blogged on the wrong page. It's me age. Apology overleaf.

    Clodagh.xx

  70. At 09:38 AM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

    CLP

    If you didn't go last night - and I;ve heard that The Great British Beer Festival can get rather packed ..... why not treat yourselves to a post-honeymoon trip to our premier local beer festival ... It truly is a fantastic event in a lovely setting.

    See you there!

    CtD x x x

    PS: Blog Police ... please don't reject me again!

  71. At 09:44 AM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

    Thank you for my birthday messages! And happy birthday the blog!
    Cheyl the DIVA! Leo's are the best and I've had red highlights put in! Very leo!
    Right must go and wait for the postman to bring me some cards!!!! xx

  72. At 10:06 AM on 08 Aug 2007, BINGO STAR wrote:

    Yo Christoof & ALL Blog Dudes,

    Bingo Star ere.

    Chris I think you should definately go ter the Beer Festival cos once married life starts you'll only be let outta der 'ouse ter do yer shoe, sorry show - know what am sayin'!!!!

    Aye....... yer what?......... What der yer mean the blog pole 'as come and gone...... 7pm yesterday....... aaaaaaahhhh I give up!

    FLYING SAUCERS - I once saw one yer know. well it actually collided with me.
    I was walking past a greek wedding reception being held at a greek restaurant when a saucer flew outta the door...... 'itting me!!!!

    I didn't sue though as i'm easy- know what am sayin'!!!!

    PS CLP - Any chance of playing Guitar Wolf and UFO Romantics, makes me cry everytime I hear it. Or what about Cycle Sl*ts From Hell and I Wish You Were A Beer, nice tune in all areas blog friends.

    PPS 'APPY sorry HAPPY BIRTHDAY ter MISSY. That must make you a Leo operative - i'll make a note of it. 'Ave a great day Missy.

    Adios to ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  73. At 10:36 AM on 08 Aug 2007, j wrote:

    Just a quickie -

    Martin, congratulations and well done.

    Missy, happy birthday

    Bloggers, schloggers and lurkers, happy birthday to us,

    CLP - underbergs!

    Gingembre - bend it, stretch it,

    me - still not heard about the flat....

    jxx

  74. At 10:38 AM on 08 Aug 2007, ChrissieS wrote:

    Hi everyone,

    Just want to wish Missy a very, very, happy birthday! Hope you a great day and that everyone spoils you!

    Debbie - thinking of you and your family. I think what you told your wee boy about bringing Milly home was really inspired. And such a gentle way to do it. xxx

    CLP - I only heard the last 10 mins of the show last night, and it sounded to me as though you were heading for beer! I hope you did and I hope had a great time!

    C xx


  75. At 10:41 AM on 08 Aug 2007, j wrote:

    PS Clodagh - ah, thank you for not telling me how pompous I sounded!!! Have a goose for me please...

    jx

  76. At 11:12 AM on 08 Aug 2007, Dissing Dave wrote:

    Morning all!

    I went to the Gym last night, and discovered that they have got a new machine, it’s fantastic!


    I was on it for half an hour or so, and got off feeling a little sick but satiated!


    The machine does everything,

    crisps, chocolate, little cheesey biscuits!

    DD out

    PS We built this city on Rock and Roll!

  77. At 01:30 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Sammie wrote:

    Hello Everyone!

    MJ - WELL DONE YOU! You should be really proud of yourself!

    Glorious sunshine again - lovely. Shame to be working.

    Am currently dialled into a team meeting, where it sounds as though there are going to be fisticuffs! So glad I'm not there!

    S xx.

  78. At 01:39 PM on 08 Aug 2007, John wrote:

    Chris if you want to go to the beer fest, go just drink appropriately for a man who is getting married soon. You can take that anyway you please. lol

    Anyhow rant on


    I went into a new supermarket (Posh one) cos it has just openned near me yesterday. I bought various things including some ciabatta bread. There were some vacuum packed ones and they had started to go mouldy. I pointed this out to the checkout lady who very politley asked the manager to go investigate. This snooty middle aged woman returned with a very patronising look on her face and suggested that this may be olive bread. I fumed quietly and left. Then I got so insensed I returned, picked up the mouldy bread and headed for the customer service desk. When I got to speak to the big boss I retold my story presented the bread and asked if it was company policy to respond to helpful feedback by trying to make the customer out to be an ignorant oaf? Needless to say I got a nice bottle (a really nice once) of wine and an apology.

    JK Nonegreen
    Rant off

  79. At 02:22 PM on 08 Aug 2007, MfR wrote:

    CLP

    I thought that now the schools were off my 43 mile each way daily commute would take me half the normal time.

    Nope.

    They are now digging up every blimmin' road that I have available, including my route out of the Kentish town where I work for the third time in as many weeks! What happened there? Did someone leave their lunchbox in the hole when they filled it in?

    And don't get me started on motorways.

    Why don't they build a 10 foot high fence on the central reservation to stop rubberneckers? If you can't see the problems on the opposite carriageway, you don't need to slow down for a ghoulish look. Easy.

    Also, one lane should be allocated to 'nervous and incompetent drivers'. It could be padded on both sides for those who choose to weave around all over the place and if you want to sit at a constant 41 mph, feel free.

    I'm really looking forward to my journey home tonight. Not.

    Peace & love

    MfR

    PS San Francisco bay, past Pier 39.

  80. At 02:56 PM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:


    They're not olives

    They're mine
    love
    hazel
    x

  81. At 03:09 PM on 08 Aug 2007, j wrote:

    Oh MfR can I join in your rant please. I can't STAND people who sit in the middle lane of motorways. Why do they do that... If everyone used the motorway like they were supposed to it would all flow so much quicker and smoothly.

    In France it is illegal to not pull in if you can - please can we have the same law here?

    Sun's gone in too...

    jx

  82. At 03:10 PM on 08 Aug 2007, jill wrote:

    Chris, do it!! We dined out for years on our stories from the Beer festival - that'd be going back 12 years now, but we still giggle about it now. You won't feel too rough anyway, cos its that good fun boozing that brings new in jokes and gives you a spring in your step the next day. You're going to have a fantastic day on Saturday anyway and you'll both look and feel gorgeous cos thats how it is for the couple on their wedding day. Sharing all the love irons out any rough edges!!
    Don't regret something you didn't do!!!

  83. At 04:02 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Welsh Rarebit wrote:

    You HAVE to go Christoff unless the old hops make you suffer from a bit of "Brewers Droop". If that's the case you could resort to a bit of scaffolding or Viagra.

    This could be your "dress rehearsal" for the wedding night.

    Go Tiger

    mange tout

    :o)

  84. At 04:14 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Nev wrote:

    J - we do have the same law here. Any lane other than the left hand lane is for overtaking... we just dont seem to punish it.

    OK for all pedants as they drive on the right in France the law is not the same!

    Nev

  85. At 05:27 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Darren wrote:

    YES YES YES.

    It's the Beer Festival and you simply must join in the festivities to celebrate Beer.

    Plus, I want to hear all about in on Monday's show.

    Cheers,

    D.

  86. At 02:09 PM on 09 Aug 2007, TESS wrote:

    Your getting married!!! - I'm gutted!!

    I'm off to drown my sorrows at at the beer festival!

    Congrads

    From the seriously drunk single person from Berkshire!!!

  87. At 11:24 PM on 09 Aug 2007, benny2jobs wrote:

    Congrats chris, did't realise you were doing the deed again. Must have been asleep that day. Horses 4 courses. Good luck 2 both of you
    Reguards Ben

  88. At 09:33 AM on 11 Aug 2007, alan barber wrote:

    Chris
    The Great British Beer Festival was well just Great !.
    I was very impressed with the scottish bar,well we all know the scots make great whiskey but they also make some very good beers from places like Isle of Arran,and Perthshire
    Dr Feelgood appeared and Gordon Giltrap the guitarist,nice to have a tune to help the beer down
    Perhaps you can visit next year,do the show from there,if you can keep your team away from the bars!

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