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Well Gee thanks but really I had very little do with it.

Chris Evans | 10:12 UK time, Monday, 2 March 2009

I am of course referring to The U2 boys and their much talked about...

... night on the tiles. The roof tiles of the B.B.C. that is - last Friday.

All I did was host the show, the big idea was entirely some other peoples. As much as I'd like to, I cannot take the cascade of credit that was flowing over the pages of this blog in the succeeding hours.

There was a man, there is still a man, at least I think so, there was last time I looked, although only just, called Jeff Smith who was very much the lynch pin of the whole proceedings.

If you were there on Friday night he was easily recognisable as the guy who looked like he hadn't slept for maybe... a year. I don't think I have ever seen a person look so tired.

I was with him backstage afterwards,

"What are you going to do now then ?" I asked him.

"Have another one of these, " he said, gesturing down to what I think was a rather large whisky. Why not ? He deserved it.

It was indeed brilliant, "as good as it gets" as they say. Although I have made a few notes in case we do it again, the main one being;

DON'T STAND WHERE YOU CAN BE SEEN IN THE BACK OF SHOT "DAD DANCING" WHILST THE BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD ARE ROCKING OUT IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE PLANET.

I have had several very sweaty moments thinking about this over the weekend.

What of this week ? Let's see, shall we. Here comes another week of Drivetime, buckle up everyone.

CLP.

2009.

X.

P.S. Tash and NOAH sadly didn't make it. I think they knew about the possibility of Dad Dancing and wanted nothing to do with it.

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    ...is a shame wee Noah didn't make it...I'm sure that there will be another internationally acclaimed superstar band who he'll manage to get to see live before he gets much older though...

    And Christophe, what did you used to call your dancing BEFORE you became a dad?

    u2

    me aswell
    love
    hazel
    x

  • Comment number 2.

    Chris, your "dad dancing" and winding up speech were by far my favourite bits of the proceedings!

    A x

  • Comment number 3.

    LOL Chris, I thought you looked SOOOO cute, you looked so excited and happy!!!

    The whole thing was so emotional it made me and daughter cry!

    Anyway, nowt wrong with 'dad dancing'. And Tash and Noah are probably watching (and laughing) over and over on Red Button!

    AND - you should take some of the credit because you made the whole thing really really exciting!

    How's it going Hazel, all settled in now??

    T xxx

  • Comment number 4.

    Chris,

    I haven't managed to see/hear the U2 extravangaza - will try to do so, even if just to see you dance!

    Don't worry, you are not alone: I have been doing the same dance - shuffling from right foot to left foot, swaying to the left and right, almost certainly out of time with the feet - since I was 14!

    I know just what you mean about the "sweaty moments" - you suddenly think "oh no, please tell me THAT didn't happen"!

    Great blog, as always. xx



  • Comment number 5.

    err .... extravaganza!

    x

  • Comment number 6.

    Hmmm Tins, your #3 came before my #2!
    A x

  • Comment number 7.

    PS Tins - what kind of dancing were you up to then? And are all your toes big and sore or just the big ones?

    A x

  • Comment number 8.

    Chrissie - I can do that dance too!

    A x

  • Comment number 9.

    Morning Christophe

    For me, the whole live tele-cast was made complete by the HOOOOG grin firmly planted upon ya bouche! And as for the dad dancing .... you are oh so forgiven.

    Just the honour of having it all going down, on your ickle auld show ... wow!

    I'm off to ELH after work to get the new U2 album. Prepare for Diva hissy fits if they don't have it for any reason.

    Now, howz about starting the show on the high with which Friday's ended:

    Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

    You know it makes sense Lambie Pie!

    Yours, as ever

    Deev x x x x

  • Comment number 10.

    Click me fingers at the same time too!
    A x

  • Comment number 11.

    Morning Chris,

    I've never used the red button on my TV, in fact it took me a while to work out what to do. But I'm glad I did, the concert looked fab and I'm not really a U2 fan. Best bit was poor Sally getting all flustered whilst reading the travel - I could totally see where she was coming from!

    You looked great in the background and if everyone was truthful, there is nothing better than watching a Dad dance - because it guarantees to bring a smile to one's face.

    Happy Monday

    AliB
    xx

  • Comment number 12.

    boleyngirl: great stuff, but can you also sing off-key? My speciality!

    C xx

  • Comment number 13.

    Ahem,
    Morning all ....... just!

    Been caaaraaazzzzzy at work for a couple of weeks, haven't had much chance to blog or listen to the mighty Christophe! However, trust you are all well!

    I've been told I'm off to the Cottage on Saturday to see the mighty Reds in the FA Cup against Fulham! Matt are you going???

    Catch you all later.

    DD out

  • Comment number 14.

    Don't be ashamed of your Dad dancing Chris, just be very proud that you are a Dad!

    It was a great show and you looked so happy. Congrats to the very tired man!

    xxx

  • Comment number 15.

    I thought you were hilarious in the background...........but in a good way.

    As for U2, great musicians that they are, though I'll be glad not to hear anymore about them this week as they are too up their own backsides and should stick to what people like them for best which is performing.

    I look forward to getting back to your show which is too good for U2 to take an hour of!!!

    Noah looks a gorgeous boy by the way

    Liz xxx

  • Comment number 16.

    DD, football in a cottage, is it not a bit small?

    Afternoon all, just squeezing in a quick lunch before I have the excitement of a purchase card training course. *Sigh*, I know how to enter a credit card number - although my bank manager probably wishes I didn't...

    CLP, will catch the show this week, loving the thought of dad dancing! And ChrissieS, I have a qualification in off-key singing hee hee.

    Take care everyone, toodles!

    AF xx

  • Comment number 17.

    Greetings Ter CLP And ALL Blog dudes,

    Bingo Star ere.....

    CLP Man - DON'T put yersen down, the reason why The U2 Wrocas ended up on your show iz 'cos your show iz one of the most prominent shows on UK radio if noot the show of the moment!!!!!!
    So even if you didn't directly arrange it, it's 'cos yer doing ALL the wreet things that your show waz chooosen, 'ence you did ave somethig ter do with it, without aving something ter do with it directly!!!!!!
    Although since you were interviewing them directly... and up on the roof with them.... you were very much directly inolved.... in that respect - know what am sayin'!!!!!!

    Am just glad they did the 'Vertigo' number up on the roof and noot a cover of The Robson And Gerome number... 'Up On The Roof' - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!

    PS CLP - Yer walked right past me outside BC 'ouse i conversation on yer mobile at the time... a thought it rude ter stop you or say "ello" - know what am sayin'!!!!!

    PPS - I'll bang the full story of my experience at The GIG..... abit later..... just off ter ave me lunch!!!!!

    DIG IT....... DIG IT...... DIG IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Comment number 18.

    Chris, I loved the look on your face, you just looked so happy. AND you are a Dad, so Dad dancing is expected.

    Hells

  • Comment number 19.

    PS CLP - A just put 'as yer were deep in conversation on yer mobile phone' and it disapeared... must ave accidently 'it me backspace abit and deleted it.... soz it's 'cos a need me luch fast... me bloodsugar's DOWN BIG..... am outta ere.....

  • Comment number 20.

    Boleyngirl, my dancing sounds pretty much like Chrissie's too!! I think it's called 'mum dancing'!!! Altho I do tend to wave my arms round a lot as well.

    Yep, just big toes. Think they're complaining about being so squished, they're not as bad today as they were yesterday tho, I thought I'd broken one of them it was so painful!!!

    The things we do to look good (ish!)

    T xxx

  • Comment number 21.

    Hi Chris and everyone else!

    Being very careful what I say, so as not to cause more offence....

    That Gig looked amazing....One of those events you wish you'd been at.

    One last thing....The CMM has fallen in love with master evans...Good job I've had the..Oops better not go down that route...don't want moderating again

    Toodles

    Ripples x

  • Comment number 22.

    Ok.... ave 'ad me lunch....

    Bingo Star's Experience Of The U2 On The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Roof - PART 1 -

    So a turned up Fridee, for the U2 Gig, noot actually realising that there waz gonna be a gig i'd actually get ter see.
    A knew if there gonna be on CLP's show for 2 'ours, there's gotta be at least an in studio gig. But when a turned up at BC 'ouse, my goodness, ploice everywhere and jobsworth nutters in 'igh visability vests everywhere. (Give some people abitta power it goes ter their 'eads) ( Just damn glad these temporary stewards don't ever get an afternoon in charge of Britain's nuclear arsenal - aka the red button... and I ain't talkin' ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Digital Red Button - know what am sayin'!!!!)
    There were crowds everywhere, soon az a saw it all.... a knew something BIG, streetwise, waz gonna 'appen and a realised it's gonna be near impossible ter get me Charity A ter Z signed!!!!
    So off a went ter R2 HQ... when a goot there the wazza small crowd, aka we were the dudes in the know that R2 isn't in BC 'ouse but arooound the corner... the area where the U2 were!!!!!
    The clues were the limos and the 'eavies outside!!!
    We waited outside knowing the U2 would come out. When they did they weren't signing and goot straight inter their wheels!!! Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
    Bono whatta yer tryin' yer do ter me???? (But better does come later)
    That's the bit were me watch got onter tv.... (see prev blog).
    Yes me blue watch is famous for now!
    Know yer might wonder why a bought a blue watch.... well two reasons.... A used ter be called 'The Blue Eyed Boy Wonder From Birkenhead' and also the person who sold it to me in a Tunisian railway station.... told me the blue went with me eyes and would bring me everlasting goodluck!!!!
    That's why am still single and just lost 100k on the stockmarket!!!!
    Back ter U2... So they goot inter their wheels... as they did a couple of girls shouted "please will you sign, we've come all the way from Brazil??!!?@?!"
    Bono shouted back "go to Regent Street later... 6.40!!" (Yer can see this on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ red button... now terdee... and me watch waving in front of the camera)
    I waz gonna shout "please sign mine, ave come all the way from Birkenhead"... but somehow a couldn't compete with the Brazilians!!! (sounds abit rude that bit... ain't know why?)
    PART 2 ter follow... ave gotta go out.....

    Chow!

  • Comment number 23.

    YES goot blog # 22... 22 being me lucky number!!!!!

  • Comment number 24.


    Hi Chris,

    You are forgiven for your "Dad dancing." It was so good to see you on TV, you are looking great!

    Shame Noah and Natasha didn't make it - I'm sure there will be plenty more opportunities.

    ChrissieS - you can't possibly be as bad as me at singing! My dancing is much better - still have all my dancing medals and certificates from many moons ago :o)

    Hope you all had good weekends!

    Tobes - couldn't believe it yesterday!

    Mary xx

  • Comment number 25.

    Mary: dancing medals, well done! When I was about 9, I tried to learn Irish dancing. I loved it and thought I was quite good, but in reality I was really awful. I entered dozens of competitions and never even made it through any of preliminary heats! Why I put myself through it, I have no idea!

    And, my mum refused to buy me a proper dress - I wore a wee green dress with lace round the sleeves and neck - not quite the same as the girls in Riverdance!

    AF: I'm so glad I'm not the only one with the singing (not) qualification!

    xx

  • Comment number 26.

    me again: I'm having one of those days! Mary, I didn't mean that you have "dancing medals", I mean that you have "medals for dancing"!!

    Just didn't look right!

    xx

  • Comment number 27.



    I have dancing medals. Except when I take my medication...and I used to be in a choir donchaknow, and have broken glasses with my top 'C'. But that's not for here.

    Anyhoo, thanks Tins...apart from needing a few extra bits and pacifying the kept-in pussies, it all seems to be going quite well.

    U2 helped an awful lot on Friday ta eversomuchly
    love
    hazel
    x

    ps Tash, you'll get to see 'em next time! By then your husband may have had a few dancing lessons...ha-one two three fore...LOOK OUT!!!

  • Comment number 28.



    Apologies to Steve Wright, but I've found an online Goth-based radio station and just can't tear myself away.

    On the verge of displaying some very dodgy Goth dancing round the office ... the second Lady Boss gets in her car to go home .... well, let's do it baby!

    Dancing. Love it. It makes me happy happy happy!

    Deev x x x x

  • Comment number 29.


    I loved it Chrissie - did ballet, tap and ballroom. It took up a look of my spare time which was really uncool with my friends, when I was going to dance classes they were going to disco's so being a know all teenager I decided to give up dancing! My poor Mum was so disappointed, she made all my costumes and spent a small fortune for all the lessons and exams. I've regretted it ever since!

    Mary xx

  • Comment number 30.


    It took up a look........haven't a clue what that means!

    It took up a lot.......that makes more sense!


    Mary xx

  • Comment number 31.

    Afternoon,

    I'm one of those people who dancies like no one is watching. I think I can dance, but really can't, but I do bust some good moves in my kitchen!! However, I do love to watch people dancing at a party, especially if they are good.

    Not listening to SW either this afternoon, as I don't like Ricky Gervais - am I the only one??

    AliB
    xx

  • Comment number 32.

    Nope Ali, I'm with you. RG is far too big for his boots I think!.

    I love that expression "Dance like no-one is watching" - that's what we should all do!! And that's obviously what CLP was doing on Friday ha ha ha!!!

    T xx

  • Comment number 33.

    Thanks Tins,

    Glad I'm not the only one. I too think he's too big for his boots. Never watched The Office either.

    A
    x

  • Comment number 34.

    This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.

  • Comment number 35.

    Hi. I think that Steve Coogan comes across as one of those Tinsel. I think that even when being intervied Ricky Gervais is still in character somehow.

    Debbie x

  • Comment number 36.

    Afternoon all,

    On the Ricky Gervais subject, I didn't like the office at first, my brother told me how funny it was so I gave it a go, wasn't that impressed, however shortly after watching and episode I changed jobs and my new boss was, I swear to (anything you fancy) RG's charachter (think thats spelt wrong) he had all the manerisms and everything, after I had pointed this out to a collegue it provided hours of amusement and stiffled childish giggles, to the point of tears rolling down my face and having to evacuate pronto.

    I'm sure we've all had managers like that, but I bet mine was the closest, and needless to say The Office became essential viewing.

    Nicki

  • Comment number 37.

    Hi Debs

    How are you today?

    It's very quite on here, perhaps everybody is exhausted from the U2 gig on Friday? Usually Bond has popped up by now. Also Dook has been quiet of late.

    AliB
    x

  • Comment number 38.

    Hiya. Not feeling great AliB but that's not for here, thanks for asking.

    It has been quiet hasn't it. Well Diva is either dancing around her office or being naughty on 'the other side' but as for everyone else........?

    Debbie x

  • Comment number 39.

    Sorry to hear that Debbie, sending you a hug xx

  • Comment number 40.

    Nicki, totally agree with you - that character was genius. It's only when he's being himself that he's really annoying!!! (Only my opinion obviously!!)

    ((((Debs)))) just because ...
    Hope Betty's doing ok.

    xxx

  • Comment number 41.

    Thanks, could do with a hug right now.

    Betty is doing great. You wouldn't know that anything was wrong with her.

    Part of the reason I'm down is that doctor gave me a perscription, looked it up on the internet and put myself off taking it now. Don't know anyone that's been on this stuff but if you google'd it you wouldn't want it.

    Never mind.

    Debbie x

  • Comment number 42.

    You're dead right Tins, as himself not good, although he obviously is well chuffed with himself.

    Debbie, sorry to hear your news, I understand re the scary stuff GPs prescribe, it makes you think 'and this is going to make me feel better??'
    I guess you can only give it a try, if it makes you feel worse or rougher in any way stop immediately and go back to GP and tell him/her where to put it and try something else. I think there are some conditions that it takes a bit of trial and error before they get it right. I understand it's all very well saying that, but it's you that has to go through the trial and error. I'm so sorry and will be thinking of you.

    Good news on the Betty front.

    Take care

    Nicki

  • Comment number 43.

    Thanks Nicki. It's supposed to take 4-6 weeks to work, if it works. And you can't just come off it, might need another drug to wean you off......honestly! Sorry, said not for here and I'm still going on about it. Just feel a bit alone with it all and don't know who to trust.

    I will change subject.........now.

    Debbie x

  • Comment number 44.

    Hi Chris,

    U a-jigging and U2 a-gigging all atop of the BH building!

    Unfortunately couldn't watch it live but caught it later on the red button loop!!! Wow!

    Tash - I suggest you keep a copy of the footage on behalf of Evans fils. All purely in the interests of maintaining a future filial/paternal balance. That way, should Evans pere decide to use material from his son's early years in front of all his friends on the occasion of his 21st birthday, Evans fils will also be able to produce material from the same period!

    Debbie-C - thoughts are with you for moral support.

    Bingo - am looking forward to part 2.

    Happy Monday one and all,
    Mx

  • Comment number 45.

    Morning and Afternoon from a very chilly Upstate NY. Temps only 5 degrees fahrenheit when I got up this morning.. Snow covering the ground but not the roads...

    Hope you all had a good weekend.

  • Comment number 46.

    Here's a hearty slap on the back and tweak of the cheek from me Debs ///%.

    I adored The Office, but don't always adore Ricky Gervais. I do think he's extremely talented however. I found last year's comic relief sktech a little too near the knuckle, although again, brilliantly done.

    I love dancing. Boleynman and I are planning a cha cha for our first dance at the wedding In July, we are doing it to Michael Buble's version of "The Way you look tonight." Our footwork may not please the purists but we're very enthusiastic.

    A x

    PS have deactivated my facebook account. It's because there have been a few security scares this week, not because I'm in a huff.

  • Comment number 47.

    Hi gang

    I'm here, just had my bubble burst a little bit this afternoon. The co I work for are making 2 people redundant, possibly with more to follow if tihngs don't pick up.

    I think I'm alright, but its just put a downer on the atmosphere here today.

    Can I have a hug too. Or a hig if there's one of those going spare ....

    Cheers.

    Deev x x

  • Comment number 48.

    Just catching up on the blog, hope things get better for you very soon Debbie......

  • Comment number 49.

    boleyngirl

    thanks for that. iwas starting to get paranoid about FB !! x xx

  • Comment number 50.

    Ctd - happy to send across as many higs/hugs as you may need.
    Mx

  • Comment number 51.

    Hi CtD, having been thru a similar situation myself, all I can suggest is try and stay positive and keep an eye on the employment adverts, just in case.

  • Comment number 52.

    Have a hug Deev {{{{{{{}}}}}}

    Boleyngirl, glad to hear that too, I noticed I'd lost a friend and wondered who it was.

    AliBx

  • Comment number 53.

    Huge hug coming your way Cheryl (((((((()))))))) such a hard time out there. I know how lucky I was to get my job when I did, and for now (touch wood) Mr Debbie's job is ok.

    Chin up matey.

    Debbie x

    PS: Cheers guys x

  • Comment number 54.

    Thanks gang - you're all fab. Honest!

    I've said that if the worse comes to the worse, real worse case scenario then I'll cut down to 4 days a week til things pick up. I'd rather do a 4 day week with an adjusted salary than have no job at all.

    I think if anyone else goes, there's others in the queue ahead of me. Its mainly the morale thing.

    x x x x

  • Comment number 55.

    CtD, I know what you mean. The last place I worked went thru regular layoffs for two years before I left. And moral and productivity just kept getting worse and worse as a result. From what I have heard they are still making cuts.... and moral there is at an all time low......

    It certainly is not a good place to be in. I really hope you can ride it out. Try and stay positive. Talking to people might help a little, and then of course there's us here....... always ready with a listening and sympathetic ear....

  • Comment number 56.

    bingo we know you were at the u2 gig do you have to keep on about it! Shut up about it and move on.

  • Comment number 57.

    Just before Christmas Cheryl, they were making huge cut backs at Mr Debbie's firm. It was all to happen over two days. People sat waiting for the phone to ring, if a certain number came up on the display you knew what was happening. He said those two days were awful and he felt pretty ill. Guys in his office were called up and went.

    Really feel for anyone working with those pressures at the moment.

    As you say to me, keep smiling :-)

    x x x

  • Comment number 58.

    Oh poop CtD!

    I thought things were looking good for you with your job, fingers crossed!
    I don't know what the job market is like near you (same as every place I expect) In my little corner of Herts the only positions advertised are for cleaners or telesales people.
    Not that there is anything wrong with either of those jobs it's just not what I do.

    I'm on tenterhooks waiting to hear if I'm going to get a second interview.

    But I know how you're feeling - bin in that situation a few times.

    sending you luck, hugs and higs? (I have no idea what a hig is, but if I have any you're welcome to 'em)

  • Comment number 59.

    Good thinking Ctd - it keeps you in the game. As Bond mentionned you could start looking at the ads. Maybe at part-time ads in case you have to come down to 4 days a week and could do something different on day 5. Or maybe use the extra day to get into something you have always wanted to do but never had time to.
    I find taking any action even if it is just looking at ads is good for a morale boost.

    Mx

  • Comment number 60.

    Debbie, when it happened to me I was on my way home from work for the xmas holidays. I got called back en-route home and had no idea what what going on. People in my department were in tears, I got called into a meeting room and knew instantly what was happening. But am I bitter, YES I AM.....LOL

    But on the positive side, since then I have found you lovely people and life goes on....... "smile"

  • Comment number 61.

    Hi Nicki, what part of Herts are you located?

  • Comment number 62.

    I've been made redundant three times. First time I was 17 and had to leave there and then. Second time more than half the company were laid off, but we had to come into work every day for five months (and do nothing) if we wanted our redundancy money. I'd been there 12 years, so I wasn't giving that up lightly. Third time was due to office relocation, I'd only been with the company a year. Now I have four part time jobs, which make up a whole weeks work. I think things are OK, but you never know.

    AliB

  • Comment number 63.

    Hi Bondy
    I'm in Hemel Hempstead )known locally as Tracle Bumstead)

  • Comment number 64.

    Sorry thats Treakle

  • Comment number 65.

    Nicki....... I know it well, I am originally from just down the road....

  • Comment number 66.

    Well, small world eh!
    I dare say we have frequented the same 'hot spots' (as you know they are very few and far between in Hemel)

  • Comment number 67.

    Just might be time to start writing that book!

    Have finally torn myself away from Cure Radio to listen to CLP - sure to make me smile!

    Will be back on Cure Radio tomorrow tho, or might try post-punk / alternative radio! LAdy Boss out tomorrow so can play it a bit louder ..... yay!

    Cheers again, you wonderful bunch!

    x x x x

  • Comment number 68.

    Nicki, James...that's bizarre!! Knew it well too.... worked at Hemel hospital for a while and did my midwifery training at Watford.... met Elton several times there as the hospital is bang next to the footie ground. Didn't make me like footie though!!

    Is that fabbo chinese restaurant still on the Queensway? The owner used to do a special discount meal for the nurses.

    My neighbour on LI has 12 inches .... of snow.... and it's getting worse!! March is in like a lion, James.

    Not sure if I'll get out there next week; my father died last night so all plans are moot. The amount of paperwork one has to do in such circumstances is scary.

  • Comment number 69.

    Ctd - great to hear you sounding so much more your usual upbeat, positive self.

    Will have to go now.

    Enjoy your evening everyone.
    Mx

  • Comment number 70.

    Nicki..... probably..... but are there any "hot spots" in hemel.....LOL

  • Comment number 71.

    Nicki-Noos
    I used to live in Treacle Bumpstead when I first got married!! Woodhall Farm estate when it was first built!

    CtD, Chin up. When I joined the group in my company 18 months ago there were 15 or us plus the boss. As of 2 weeks ago we are down to 4 plus the boss so I understand what you are going though. You will be fine. I am sure they couldnt survive without El Diva.

  • Comment number 72.

    OMG Andi, I am so sorry for the passing of your father.......

  • Comment number 73.

    Andi, Sorry to hear your news....

  • Comment number 74.

    No...it wasn't on Queensway....it was on the Marlowes.... and it was called the Dragon House or Dragon Garden.

    Is it still there?

    aA

  • Comment number 75.

    Andi - was just about to log off when saw your post. Am so sorry to hear about your father.
    Take care,
    Mx

  • Comment number 76.

    Andi, I presume you are referring to Watford General...... know it and the area very, very well. I used to spend a lot of time next door..... as well as countless pubs of course..... ahhh those were the days.......

  • Comment number 77.

    So sorry to read your news Andi.

    xxx

  • Comment number 78.

    Hi and Bye Margot......

  • Comment number 79.

    Thank you, that's very kind. He had been in good health for his age (87) but collapsed quite suddenly Sunday morning and I guess really his body had had enough.

    Getting old is a b----r, isn't it?

    aA

  • Comment number 80.

    Yes James, beloved Watford General. Never knew much of the pubs actually IN Watford; used to take the opportunity to get out to one of the prettier villages, Bovingdon being a favourite.

    aA

  • Comment number 81.

    Andi - thinking of you at this time. Take care yeh. xxxx

  • Comment number 82.

    Wow,
    It's the place to be...........(from)

    Andi sorry to hear your news, I remeber only too well the amount of paperwork etc. from when I lost ,my mum last year.
    But, The Chinese on Queensway long since gone, replaced by aTurkish eatery (looks a bit dodgey, never been in there)

    The Hospital has grown to massive proportions over the past 10 years or so - this must be the reason they are closing it down bit by bit, A & E already moved to Watford.

    Thunderclap: Woodhall Farm is still there, probably grown, it was a nice area when it was new but now has a bit of a reputation.

    Oh well,
    Best go start dinner
    Laters

  • Comment number 83.

    Wow, that must have been a shock!! I hope you are coping as best anyone can under the circumstances.......

    I'm afraid so Andi, unfortunately there nothing we can do to prevent the advances of father time......

  • Comment number 84.

    Andi, we used to go all over the place in search of the "good pint".....

  • Comment number 85.

    Astounding Andi,

    There was one thst was considered a little 'posh' The China Garden, it had a tree (not real) growing through the middle of it.

    Then there's another almost opposite what used to be the Cinema, think it's called the Lotus Garden, but it's changed hands lots of times.

    I know the area in Watford near the Hospital, lived in a road called Mildred Ave for a few years.

  • Comment number 86.

    Thanks James, I'm okay at the moment. Seem to have the phone glued to my ear all day though.

    Checked at work and I get a statutory 2 DAYS Compassionate leave. As I work 13 hour nights, that's a night and a bit, apparently. I can take 'unpaid leave' if I want.

    I wouldn't be so angry but I KNOW another person on the same grade as me who took 2 weeks last year when her dog died. I almost shopped her at the time but felt dishonourable about it. Now... I wonder.

    aA

  • Comment number 87.

    James,
    There still are a couple of really nice 'old' pubs to be found within staggering distance.

    unfortunately, lots of the type where they check you have the right hair gel etc. and you can't hear yourself speak if you know what I mean.
    (oh boy I sound like a right oldie)

  • Comment number 88.

    Andi, my heart goes out to you. My dear dad died last year. My mam and brother couldn't cope at all so it fell to me to organise everything. I was like a robot, went into overdrive, acted rather inappropriately at times (like finding out the funeral director went to the same junior school as me and keeping interrupting him with "Do you remember Mrs so and so?").

    The funeral day was totally surreal and more like a family party. Mother flushed her hearing aid down the loo. I did, somehow, manage to give the speech at the church.

    The actual fact of his not being here any more didn't begin to hit me until much, much later.

    Try and find some time to relax, watch telly, have a glass of wine, whatever gets you through.

    Take care.

    A x

  • Comment number 89.

    Mildred Avenue? Up by the Ricky Road?

    NO WAY????!!!!!

    I rented a place on Princes while I did my midwifery for a year. Mildred was dead posh compared to Princes; semis compared to terraces.

    aA

  • Comment number 90.

    Nicki, I know Mildred Ave. I lived on Hampermill Lane for a long time.......

    Andi...... wow, a night and a bit does sound more like barely-compassionate leave....... Might be worth speaking to your boss or HR to see if it can be extended. If you don't ask, you don't get......

  • Comment number 91.

    That's inhuman. Ring in sick and take as long as you need.

    A x

  • Comment number 92.

    nicki..... I know exactly what you mean. Didn't like those places much then, even less now. You just can't get a good pint in places where you can't hear yourself think.......


  • Comment number 93.

    Good idea boleyngirl.......

  • Comment number 94.

    And Andi, it was a nurse who gave me that advice!

    A x

  • Comment number 95.

    Hi boleyngirl,

    thanks, yes, it is a completely surreal period of anyone's life. My Mother died a few years ago so I've been through it before but then my brother was 'happy' to take a back seat but this time....

    I have taken your instructions and made a nice Scotch and water, purely medicinal, you understand.

    aA

  • Comment number 96.

    Got to dash off, best of luck Andi for the next few days.

    Hi and bye bondy.

    A x

  • Comment number 97.

    Andi so sorry to read that. Read your post and skipped straight to the end to say I'm thinking of you x

  • Comment number 98.

    Hi James,

    Yes, I intend to but (as usual) no one was available in HR today. All those 3 hour lunches must be so exhausting!! I often wonder how those administrators would cope with some REAL work on one of my shifts....

    I was really looking forward to my break on LI too.... and the opportunity to do some serious fabric shopping in all the amazing quilt stores out there. Oh well.... I consider it postponed and not cancelled.

    How's the take on the whirlwind Obama in your neck of the woods?

    aA

  • Comment number 99.

    Can I ask a small favour? Rather than me go on about my situation here, would anyone who has experience with anti-depressants mind contacting me on facebook? I need all the advice/help that I can get.

    Debbie x

  • Comment number 100.

    TTFN boleyngirl.....

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