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Here's a blinder for ARF team! Give it a listen, it's a cracker!!! Haven't heard it in years and think this it's the perfect way to kick off ARF!!!

'Sonic Boom Boy'- Westworld!!!

Here's Hoping!

And, good news about the improved blog!

Testing Testing hopefully no more 502's:o)

Biggles Mum xx

Hey dudes, dudettes, Big Chief CLP et al . . .

I feel Brand new - I am now hyphoned and pigeon-holed FOR MY OWN SECURITY AND PROTECTION (How many times have I heard that over here in the last 25 years ??. .)

Anyways, thanks James for the putter advice - still waiting one half of a certain golfing partnership (red hair, specs, speaks between records . . .MARRIED TO A GOLF PRO, for GG's sake!) to pass on his wisdom on the idea but sure.. we had things on our mind yesterday . .

Yours, reactively moderated for the first time in a long time,

DtM xx

(Belfast)

I feel different - I feel better

Just one thing - I blogged at 3 57 not 2 57 Mr Computer man.

Well, just could not get through with my original name, so it's new, improved, ChrissieS checking in!

Feels really weird, like the very first time I posted!

Like Chris, I think I need to see someone!

C xx

Good afternoon to all, just having a practice here not convinced I've got this log in sorted.
Dreams: I hardly ever remember mine and as for getting script/text in them...... do you have your spec's on in your dream - is some squinting to focus involved or perhaps perfect vision for all in a dream state.
Perhaps ARF request should be I can see clearly now - Johnny Nash.
Wilsmar
PS Fingers crossed and hovering over post button.

Ooo this is nice. It does look 'slightly' different from our end, but doesn't sound as snazzy as your end (phnar phnar...) .
Chris, I would be v.careful before consulting somebody on your dreams - they may just take you away - and where would that leave us??!

Biggles Mum you are right...... the blog clock is an hour slow..... but the posting is immediate so maybe a Tardis traveller is involved. Who could that be?
Wilsmar

Wow, what an epic to sign up to the blog! As for the name I've got - the pick of a bad bunch

The Blow Monkeys - It doesn't have to be this way please

Thanks

Liz x

hey, its working....i think....

Greetings and salutations from Vancouver, Canada...

Dreams are indeed a curious things. If on browes through history, many a maxim and quite a few speeches extol the virtue of dreams whilst exhibiting the versatility of the concept...

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today...I have a dream...A goal is merely a dream with a deadline...Some dream of success, others wake up and work hard for it...Dreams are lost when your fear overwhelms your faith...

You get the point. Regardless of how bizarre your dreams are, Mr. Evans of Warrington, they sound mightily entertaining.

Have a grand day, one and all and remember.."all the world's a stage, but so many are despartely unrehearsed"....

Dr. T

Wheee- this is great fun - instant - I reckon you will be needing new specs CLP as we will be up to 100 a day at this rate!

Wilsmar he still hasn't told us if his Big secret was the Tardis traveller has he A?CLP?

Funniest name so far Liz!

If it wasn't such a slow song you should go for the Everly Bros Dream for ARF but I still prefer Sylvia by Focus - boring old boot aren't I?

Biggles Mum xxx

Blimey, wasn't able to use any member name that I liked not sure about Blogfan to be honest. Not very original eh?

CLP can you play Blondie 'Denis' for the first track on ARF tomorrow?

Love
Debbie x

Sorry lads and lassies, forgot my ARF . . Teenage Kicks, the Undertones.

Come on, come on . . .

DtM

Hi

could not be Elm so have ended up as Super-bagpass - long story but thought I would let you all know its me!

We are going to have to get used to all the new names and system but looking good so far.

bagpuss aka Elm x

Afternoon each

Right - who's stolen my identity. Next time you post Annie-G, we'll know. I think BrightAnnie G is probably more descriptive, doncha know.

Chris - your dreams: sound dead interesting, mine are always nightmares. My last remembered one included my dead mother and my youngest child when he was about 3. V. scary!!

Anne x

PS: If you have no-one to talk to, why not get someone from the Scottish Executive to tell us why oh why we can't have another bridge over the Forth? See Scottish news on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ website. Absolutely dire. I was going to visit my daughter and my georgeous boys tonight but didn't even attempt it. I worry that, if anything was wrong with any of them, I couldn't get over that damnable bridge.

Hello one and all

This new blog/log in, is like the old way of signing up for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ message boards. Sadly could not get my old names like Major Tom or Savills Travels.

As for dreams I sometimes have the most strange ones. It's like your very own Steven Speilberg movie for free.

Off to see this Rolling Stones film tonight not wanting to let friends down. It could be a long night.

Thought I caught a bit of Kc and the sushine band last night on the show. Boogie on down.


Buenos Knochers


DB

Ooh, this is really swish, isn't it?

Hoping this gets to you

jillygoat x

ps The blog is on Zulu time

Crikey, that was quick!

jillygoat

Me again

This is great, isn't it?

Anne x

And me again

I love this. Dr. Beeker: let's know what the film is like. I really want to see it.

Anne x

hey y'all

gingembre here but someone has taken that user name already????

hope you're all well, will be back later to post more

KWx

With the blog being so fast, what are we all going to complain about now?!

Gingembre, I think your new login is very apt as I read it without me specs on and it looked like 'Leg in gembre' - so the knees have it!
Wilsmar

Don't worry Debbie, I am sure we will find something to moan about! Like the little toads who put their crisp packets and cans of drink in my hedge on their way back from school?

Biggles Mum xxx

Finally got my brain in gear and registered. Only had to lie about my age!

Does anyone else think that the traffic man that Chris is talking to sounds like Roy Cropper?

Hi

legingembre - how did the op go? Glad to hear you online x

Super_bagpuss aka Elm x

About the whole roundabouts or traffic lights thing. It's traffic flow.

Roundabouts keep you moving (unless you have a too much traffic from certain directions – I'll come back to that), whereas traffic lights hold you up usually to keep you adding to a troublesome junction further along the road.

However, roundabouts can become dominated by particular arms joining it, so they might add traffic lights to the roundabout to give everyone a chance of getting around it.

Or they might do without the roundabout and just have traffic lights.

And of course, roundabouts take up more space, so you have no option but to have traffic lights in some spots.

They might also be concerned about pedestrians being able to cross (they never are though). Roundabouts are no good at all for pedestrians or cyclists, but they still put them in as car traffic comes first.

You can of course have continental roundabouts (minimal flare in the arms) which are better for pedestrians and cyclists as they slow the traffic far more, but they're rare in the UK.

Simple isn't it?

This is all variable of course, and at the whim of the particular highways authority designer rules the day. They're not people people, and hide behind their road design rules if faced with humans.

Before you ask, I'm not a highways authority designer, just someone who needs more to do in his life.

Greetings one and all,

Contrary to a comment I heard on air previously, there are many more than just a single roundabout in Canada (though there is one in Banff, as stated). Where I reside in Vancouver, there are many roundabouts.

Some are decorated most beautifully with floral designs worthy of Kew and gardening worthy of Mr.Titschmarch himself. In the West End are of the city the streets are positively awash with them.

That's all from me.

Dr. T.

B-s Mum, how annoying! I would like to complain about the fact that I had just put dinner on when Mr Debbie texted me to let me know he wasn't hungry and don't bother doing dinner!

Debbie x

LittlestHobo1 - hope you are well..... when I was in Toronto - 19 years ago OMG! - I never saw a roundabout and was out and about everyday for the full three weeks. Infact got slightly hyper when we went round a bendy bit of the road. Actually missed the blasted things so have been a saddo for a long time obviously.
Wilsmar

Hi Chris, will be interesting to see if this works as I have been 502d so many times I have almost given up!
Feels really strange doing it here but better some how.

So much as happened since I last left a comment. Went to see the lovely KT Tunstall in Cambridge at the start of her UK tour she was brilliant and my daughters loved her too she is such a sweet person, one of the good people!!!

Now looking forward to seeing Amy Mac in Norwich next month again she is a great little talent,I feel really lucky to be able to see her play live, good times ahead I think!
Off to walk the dog now while the sun is still shining Love Jenn x x

wow all new blog ...how good is this...my first day off today,first of three,dog walking,grass cutting,seed planting...its all go for some of us........ ps missed the show again........doh.

forgot my arf tune......its got to be .....the taxman by the beatles....

ps the times wrong on the blog...doh

Fox the Fox

Hey Foxy, last night you asked someone the $64 million dollar question. What was the original $64 million dollar question that so many important questions were named after?

Howie, Pateley Bridge

Hello,

Hooray for the new blog xx

Hope you are all well.

Dr T - how lovely to see you!

MfR - Hope you have had a better day. I always remember your wise words of the sun will always come up tomorrow! Since then when I see your name I always imagine you with a bright light around you. I hope your light is shining brightly and gives you the strength to do what's right for you xx Take care xx

Wilsmar - your are a star for remembering everyone's birthday. Couldn't believe it when you remembered Dr McC's little one xx

Chris - I have the most bizarre dreams! Psychologists would have a field day with me!

Have a nice evening all.

Mary xx

Sorry just had to post again! Childish I know but how good is it to get your msg posted instantly hehehehe

Huge thanks to all who fixed the blog xxxxxx


Mary xx

Mary: So nice to hear from you. What a nice message to MfR.

Anne x

Whooooooooosh! Hope this works ...

Dreams. Bizarre as I wanted to post yesterday about a dream I had on Wednesday night, but I was too busy during the day then the Blog Doctor kicked us all out, so ... my Wednesday night dream...

When I was about 15 I used to have loads of parties, and there was always the regular shennanigans of snogging etc. Anyhooo, t'other night I had a dream about one of those parties, 'cept we was all adults and grown up .. scary mary, or what!?!? The funny thing is, my dream delivered my ARF request for this week, so CLP, please please please can you play

Bad Boys - Wham!

This was THE snogging song of its day, especially the 12" version.

Ta very muchly, you lovely person you.

And just wanted to say that Woman's Minute has made me larf aloud in my Micra this week. Great stuff!

Anyhooo, I'm gonna post this now and see how long it takes - is it instant like Auntie's message boards??

Laters dudes.

CtD x x x x

Whoa looka this..eew I hope I don't blow everybody up, I'm only an eejit.

Reminds me of me and me friend Pam with our 2 tin cans joined together with the hairy string when I nearly amputated me ear after usin' the old beaky tin opener on the rice puddin' tin to fashion me earpiece.

Right brace yerselves..

Clodagh.xx

Yes Blogfan - I'm sure it was Roy Cropper at his day job!

By the way the roundabouts.

Over in Ireland they see roundabouts as a perfect opportunity to throw up some fabulously mad installations, such as the one near Cork airport which is home to the scaldiest piece of topiary in the shape of an aeroplane I've ever seen, it's marvellous and makes me titter every time I pass it. They're fond of naming their roundabouts, too.

And there's one heading out of Athlone that points to Galway at every exit. So you just follow your nose and hope with all your senses not to come across a sign with the two words guaranteed to strike fear and trepidation into the heart of the most intrepid traveller:

"Scenic Route."

And can I propose an award for the best roadsign ever seen on the bumpy road through El Paso, aka. County Monaghan.

"Free Breast Checks After Roadworks."

Hurrah that's me sorted then.

Clodagh.xx

hi everyone,

I've got a new name too!

My poor baby (aged 11) is lying on the sofa groaning as he had two teeth out today in preparation for his brace, he's in agony poor little love so Chris please, please, please play One by U2 for him tomorrow.

Thanks honey,

em xx

PS How are you Gingembre? Not too sore I hope xx

Mary.

Lovely to hear from you.

Today has been a much better day, thank you. Indeed, I can sense the sun will come up again tomorrow.

Only it is supposed to chuck it down.

Had a lovely meal out with Mrs MfR, mother of MfR and sister of MfR. In a nutshell, all my special ladies.

Whilst there, I bumped into an ex-colleague. The last time I saw him was about 3 years ago at a Christmas party. A week later he was involved in a terrible road accident. Whilst he was recovering, I left the company, which was eventually closed down and everyone went their seperate ways. It was great to him so well, and it certainly helped to put my current woes into perspective.

So today I am smiling and tomorrow, despite the rain, I shall try and smile again.

Huge peace and love

MfR

PS ARF - Handle With Care, The Traveling Wilburys.

Cripes, Chris, this is good!

Instant blogging!

May even pop to The M on Sunday. If you are there, I'll repay my debt.

MfR.

Wahoo, the new improved CLP blog is off n kickin!

Toon to start the ARF on your birfday

How about a bit of the Robster and Let me entertain you

Ay Chris was following a VW Golf this morning and this Apple Core came flying out of the side window. Looked at the number plate and it went KN05 well it was nearly right!!!

DD out

How about Hong Kong Garden by Siouxsie and the Banshees for kicking off ARF, bit different from the usual AOR requests chief and certainly an upbeat song to to start the weekend off with?

Hi All

Great new blog, super quick.

My ARF request is Turn Back Time by Cher. Great tune for a Friday.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and the weather gods treat us all for a change. Its been grey and drissley up here, we could do with a bit of sunshine to help us chill for the weekend.

Have a good one Chris

Carl in Donny

Dissing Dave. Don't get me goin'.

As I said earlier. There's no excuse for chuckin' ANYthing out the car window unless it's got wings and buzzin'.

And a cautionary note to those of yous who think it's reasonable to throw lit fag ends out. Many moons ago as we hurtled up the motorway, the dear departed father Eric finished his cigarette, rolled the window down and threw the lit butt out. Unfortunately for him, although marvellously exciting for us kids in the back, it blew straight back in and set his crutch a-smouldering.

The consequent 3rd. degree scorching to his wedding tackle was Divine Retribution in itself, you would think; but actually Eric was rather less upset about that than the fact that Renee attempted to staunch the flames by chuckin' his can of best bitter over him.

Ah yes. Happy days.

Clodagh.xx

Just have to try this out in the middle of the night to see if it's still whizzing. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. Here in Sunny Sydney Australia, we have a BBQ planned for Sunday and the forecast is for rain. I thought that wasn't supposed to happen here!!! I might come home to Glasgow for some Sun!

How about Walking on Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves.

Annie

It is, it whizzes all night:-)

Woo hoo, new look blog! Here goes...

Hello one and all

Bit of a kerfuffle getting going and had to change my name slightly - but isn't this looking like we can have some serious fun!! (By the way - isn't the word kerfuffle great........going to be my word for the day!)

Roundabouts - Chris you originate from the roundabout capital of the UK. Does anywhere else have as many roundabouts?

As far as dreaming goes - I think the white van is already on its way. Cheese late at night????

ARF -PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Faith by George Michael. Heard it the other day and had the best driving wheel boogie I've had in ages. Want a repeat tonight 'cos desperate to get in the weekend mood.

Can't wait to see how this works.

TTFN and have a great weekend all.

LadyP

OOOOHHH - I like it!!

LadyP

Clock deffo is wrong though - Its actually 5.45am - even I'm not up that early

Good Morning all

After everyone's comments I'm very excited to see just how quick this is... and, what, really no threat of 502's????

Dreams - mine are so vivid I quite often wonder if the dreams are real and this hum-drum existence I lead is in fact my dreams!

Also, please can I say Mr CLP your playing of Bob Marley in lieu of the Wombles was SO the right thing to do. It is a wonderful track that is so often not heard, thanks.

ARF request = can I throw my weight behind Dan-the-Man (can I please!) and ask for Teenage Kicks too.

Have a g'rt lush weekend, all
Jx

Good Moaning.

ARF.

Can we have Ben's Brother's Stutterin' song please. Makes me titter.

Fetch a cloth Granville.

Failing that howsabout the Beatles' Back In The USSR.

Clodagh.xx

For some strange reason I wanted Windy Miller as my new name.... can't believe it's already in use. He must be the biggest lurker this blog has ever known!

Clodagh, you are so funny....please please stay on here all day!!

Candles... drifting gently towards golden sunset x

OK

Which one of you did it?

Someone stole my name!

I can't believe it.

I have been DOGWITHNOBRAIN for as long as this blog has been. And someone stole it.

I patented that name.

DWNB

Happy 2nd anniversary! Apparently, straw or cotton should be given on second anniversaries and so can my ARF request be either STRAWberry Fields by The Beatles or COTTON Eyed Joe by The Red Necks (OK, I'm clutching at straws with that one - pun intended).

Or Two Princes by the Spin Doctors because it's ace.

Have some exciting news peeps but will save for next week.

Enjoy x

Good Morning Bloggers,

So glad it's Friday :o)

Clodagh you never fail to make me smile - thank you xx

DWNB - I don't think our names have been stolen, think its just the extra tight security! We won't forget you xx

I can't think of an ARF tune - how dull am I?
Very.....

MfR - pleased your feeling better, it's always good to get some tlc from your favourite ladies!

Have a good Friday everyone and a great weekend!

Take care
Mary xx

Not sure if the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ ever take note of these Blogs but just had to say they have done a good thing in getting Chris Evans (whom I once detested in his younger days;-) on to Radio 2. He's a breath of fresh air for a rather stale station with folk like wogan and his copycat Bruce. He surely appeals to all ages unlike his Radio 1 conterpart Moyles who can only be amusing to teens with bad attitudes or older wannabe teens enjoying his constant whinging/slagging off and apparent lack of wit...... Anyway, Chris Evans, Well Done for developing into a very personable, friendly and open (although you were always open to the extreme) chum that makes my drive home more enjoyable - definitely the best presenter ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ has.......

Chris Ward
(now in Scotland)

Hi Everyone

Its my first blog though I feel like I know many of this community already having read the blog for some time now.

Chris and bloggers you are an inspiration to me each day.

As for dreams I can take control of the dream though I had a bad one last night as I was being chased by the mafia as I found out where they hid the bodies.

Must go now the men in the white coats are at the door.

Have a great weekend evryone.

BB

Hello everyone

As a lapsed, returning member I am so excited to join in.....i was lurking and saw the fabby new blog, and saw how all of you were excited for "instant blogging".

My suggestion for ARF - Re light my Fire - Take That and Lulu.

I won't be a regular poster, but will be lurking...thanks for all your laughs

Love Caroline x

Hey CLP and fellow bloggers tis I big(ish) bump, but Im not called that anymore cos the new blog said I couldnt!!! Like the new look blog Christy, very swish.
How about Wendy and Lisa with Waterfall for ARF?? PURLEASE. Have a top weekend all, xxxx

I'm very, very impressed with the new blog! And this takes me back to the good old days - 66 comments so far!

Dr T: wonderful to see you back - please stay!

Clodagh: I don't have to tell you AGAIN that you are brilliant (so why am I doing it?) .... but the "stuttering song"? Oh please, no! Honestly, I switch off the radio every time it comes on. Clodagh, I don't like it when I don't agree with you!

As for ARF: I am with all-powerfulrosieroo - Strawberry Fields please - I was in Liverpool a couple of weeks ago and touched the gates at Strawberry Field, made a wish, and it has come true!!

C xx

Does it really work then...let's see?

I assume no one can get their old name.

ARF - let's get the country singing with a bit of 'Amarillo'.

Nev

Wow how quick was that ........... but we are still an hour wrong ...... either that or today is going very very slowly!!!!!.

Nev

Hiya

Completely forgot my idea for ARF - can I choose Mr Blue Sky by ELO? It is my favourite song and I am hoping for some blue sky this weekend.

Have a good weekend one and all.

Isn't the new blog exciting:-)

Bagpuss

ps - TLOML thought I should be _hot_water-bagpuss or prof yaffle but i think I'll stock with super bagpuss if I cannot be Elm x

morning all, gingembre here (with a hyphen!)

just back from physio, ouch!!!!

hope you're all well out there?

It's my son's 3rd birthday today, not alot planned, having a party on Sunday at the out-laws. Spongebob cake for tea tonight!!!!!

Bonnet de douche

KWx

Fairly Odd Mother, brilliant blog name!

I just couldn't stick with Blogfan and couldn't think of any thing else so Debbie C it is.

I would love to hear any Wham track tonight but have to stick with Blondie 'Denis' I think.

Looking forward to hearing your exciting news Rosieroo!

Love
Debbie x

...dreams, well I have very vivid dreams, some of which I apparently act out much to the amusement/despair of MrsW at silly o' clock some nights!!!

ARF - happy birthday by steve wonder for #1 son x

KWx

Happy Birthday to Gingembre's #1 son - hope the birthday fairies bring you lots of surprises xxxx

Rosieroo - Look forward to hearing you exciting news but dont you just hate it when someone says they have something to tell you but can't....... :o)


Mary xx

Yo G-Man, dropped a short pome onto the Moose Blog for you whilst this Blog was down and being revamped, improved, and de-502-bugged!

Good job by the way.

If not Robbie, then who? No I mean The Who, either Pictures of Lily or My Gen!

DD out

Told you we would get to a 100 didn't I?

Jeni is that you?

Just got my head blown off unloading my Tesco delivery - bit nip the old wind -although nice and sunny at mo.

Attagirl Debbie and everyone else, just whack the hyphens in and away you go. Please note DWNB!! Wonder what Bingo will make of it!!!(Debbie, by the way the other half's dinner would still have been "placed" in front of him!!!!

Bit of a dip admitting my age - never thought to lie - not in my nature!

ARF Please CLP
If I can't have my usual request for Sylvia/Focus how about Footloose by - oh here we go again, can't remember - someone Loggins I think?

Biggles Mum xxx

Goodness one and all

Some very strange things happening with my pc. I can't log in. using my usual web browser. Using something called Firefox which I downloaded with a Real Player update. What does it all mean?

Where is Miles Mendoza?

Anyway, "Shine a light ". The Rolling Stones film. Afraid I fell asleep. So can't really give an opinion.


Clodagh, was that you on the JV show that called in re not throwing anything out of your car window unless it has wings and buzzing?

My choice for ARF tonight would be anthing but Lulu.

Hi Lord Evans of Warrington

I have read the blog for a while and as its a revamped blog thought why not become new member.

Happy 2nd birthday and can't wait for the weekend, wife and eldest in the states so me and my girls 11 and 14 in for a Dad and girls weekend, whatever one of them is....me thinks it's Hair, make-up and talk of boys and a request for mates to sleep over.

ARF Be Bop by Hanson.....lively, sing alongable and above it's so untrendy it's trendy.

Hello Chris

How fab! I have just registered and can now hopefully blog without too many 502's! I gave up a few months ago because it wasn't worth the time it took to keep trying. Hurrah. Hello everybody, I'm here and interested in all your happenings. My life seems a bit boring compared to yours. Do you all know each other away from the blog? It does seem that way sometimes.

My request for the opening of tonights show is anything by Gladys Night and the Pips - wonderful.

Nice weekend everybody!

Hi all. I don't think anybody has got our old blog names, I think they are just not allowing them to be used anymore. I don't see anyone who has their old blog name!

Hiya all had to make up a new name as someone has both of the ones I use.... boohoo.

So although I am based in deepest darkest dorset I come from somerset so hence the name - clear as mud. yup or as biggles mum puts it - oh joy

I like the new improvements indeed. My dreams often come true so I'm not telling you lot the ones I've had recently.

Gingembre hows the knees - I have sympathy for you.... honest

For arf could I request dem bones for Ginge please.

Phoenix out

B-sMum, I absolutely put the dinner down in front of him and he ate it. I think he was too scared not to!

Hope your son has a great Birthday Gingembre and enjoy the cake. Better sit out the hockey cockey at the party on Sunday though! Seriously, hope that the knees aren't causing you too much discomfort x

Hello fabjdb123, I have never met anyone here but some of us are on facebook.

Well I'm off to get as much housework done as I can before the school run. And fed up with cooking this week so Mr Debbie is having cheese on toast this evening!

Love
Debbie x

PS. Chris this new blog is fab say a big thanks to Interactive Ian! x

Debbie - you are making me jealous! I love Cheese on toast but am not allowed it because I have to watch my weight, I'm a weightwatcher. Only 2 1/2 lbs to go! Hope he enoyes his cheese on toast!

ARF - Four Non Blondes 'What's Goin' On?' (Although it's really called 'What's Up?')

It's just such a great song.

Thanks
x

Blimey it's packed in here - hurrah!!!

I couldn't believe it last night when my post appeared within seconds of hitting the magic button. Well done Auntie and Interactive Ian for sorting this one out.

I felt terribly old this morning. I decided to grab Duran Duran's first (self titled) album to play in the car en route to work (obv. a CD of the album, not the vinyl one as (a) it would jump and (b) the Micra doesn't have a turntable! Anyhoo, merrily driving along, singing along to Planet Earth and it suddenly dawned on me that that album is now 27 years old. Blimey!

Then I got to thinking .... where on earth has the time gone? I still feel young, dress fairly snazzy in my middle aged goth kinda way, enjoy a good social life but on the flip side the body aches a bit more than I'd like to admit .... so for everyone reading this who is just about to turn 40 (like what I am!!) here's something to hopefully put a smile on your face and a spring in your step on this cold Friday afternoon:-

Ra Ra Skirts
Pedal Pushers
Sailor Blouses
Loafers
Banjo Bars
Hair crimpers
The Tube
Oxford Road Show
Mark Ellen
Smash Hits letters' page

Right, I'm off to an online site to buy some Japan and China Crisis CDs!!

If I don't get to blog again this week, have grand weekends one and all!

CtD x x x

PS: Bad Boys - Wham! please please please CLP xxxxxx

Also, forgot to say ....

Message for Naughty Nic the Vicar's Son ....

Good work on the Russell Brand show BUT please Nic, stand up for yourself!! Don't let "Ole Russ" bully you - he's already destroying Matt!

And congrats on the Morrissey thing on last week's show - one of the funniest things I've heard in yonks.

Take care!

CtD x x x

Wow you are all right this is a lot faster and easier to use and with the comment box at the bottom of the blog much much more fun.

Gingembre - hope you have a good 3rd birthday party with you being out of action for your little boy. Never mind when you are better he will benefit from the footie skills you will no doubt be able to pass on.... :)

I think my username might be because I used to log into a bbc messageboard and used it there.

Girls you are all making me smile - keep up the good work and the Women's minute has been great this week to drive home to.

Cheers

Phoenix

I'm supposed to be doing housework but the blog is too good today!

CtD, I'm 35 next month and remember most of those. What about snoods, leg warmers and Frankie Says Relax T-shirts?

Must, must do some housework now!

Byeeee x

Afternoon each

Having a day off to give the lawn its first cut of the year - and thank god its raining. May have to put feet up and read a book. What a bore!.

Anne x

LOL Debbie - I've just done the invites for my 40th and included a "montage" of me photos (as any self-respecting Leo would!) and whatdayaknow, there's one of me mid-goth transition with black hair wearing a Wham! "Choose Life" t-shirt! I recall the Frankie Says .. ones were like gold-dust at the time!

Snoods. Nik Kershaw.

Leg warmers. Have they gone out of mode then?!?!

CtD x x x

Well that's the hoovering done and dog fed. I'm getting there!

CtD, I would love to get one of the 'Choose Life' t-shirts now. I had a red jumper with a picture of George Michael across the front at the time, the memories are flooding back.

All the jewellery was cherise pink, turquoise blue or green plastic too I seem to recall. Or did I just have really bad taste?

fabjdb123, good for you with the weightwatching. I have put a bit on since not working but I'm thinking of telling Mr Debbie that it's ok as there is more of me to love. Also, now that he gives me housekeeping he is getting more for his money. Terrible I know, sorry!

Debbie x

I too know something you don't....
You can't see it but my end of the blog is...
(as Hazel Love often said)
...but that's not for here.

Hi Chris and all you lovely contributors,

I continue to listen to the show (it's a great one by the way Chris!) and read/lurk on the blog but it's been a long time since I last commented.

The offer of new blogging toys overwhelmed me....so here I am! I feel very grown up with my new_joined_up_writing_name and felt the need to suggest a starter for ten for ARF.

How about 'Ice Cream Man' by David Lee Roth ?

Everybody.......be gentle with the new technology....it's its first day.....ahhhh.

S_N_S
x

Hi,

I have lurked for ages and really enjoy reading eveyone's comments (especially Clodah!) so thought 'why not join in the new blog?' So hi to everyone!

okay - so

ARF


PRAY - Take That. I love this song. Seriously I do.

I will happily sing and forgive you for stealing my name.

DWNB, as was.

Arfday greetings and hello to wonderfulBuffycat.......
Mary (MWK) you always say nice things about/to me... thanks.
Re user names..... could it have something to do with the length of the name - thinking of you here DWNB/EmM - but so many others have had to change theirs and they are longer or as long as mine - Gingembre/Clodagh. So that blows that theory out of the water.
A very pleasant weekend to all.
Wilsmar

Debbie - chunky plastic bangles. Lots of bright colours including yellow - ugh!!! And big plastic hoopy ear-rings.

Class!

CtD x x x

Bright Anne - putting the feet up and reading is my answer to bad weather, rubbish TV, achy body, achy breaky heart even.

J P

Check Me Out!

I know have 4 variations on my name.

I had another thought, and I'd LURVE

LOVE SHACK, Babee, Cause I think I'll be having a bit of a Lurve Shack tonight... Feeling Fruity.

DWNB, The Original and The Best.