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Aaaaaaaaaah CLP. How I envy you.

I have always wanted to write a book. A work of fiction, not my biog .... not really done much to warrant a biog. Yet!

I'd need a ghost writer for that anyways!

Be assures, CLP Book #1 is at the top of my Dear Santa letter ....

Deevski xxxx

Afternoon Chris,

You keep banging away and roll on October.

AliB
xx

ooh, ooh, me first today?!

looking forward to October now then!!

is it difficult to write to order like that? i guess if it is your life story then it might be easier than trying to make it all up!! but still i can see i would be playing games or looking out of the window rather than slaving over the keyboard!!

well done CLP - am sure it will top the Amazon lists!

CG xx

pants!! well, bronze better than nothing!

and for the record - i thought Peter Kay's biog was hilarious!! not sure how much of it was as it happened, but it was extremely funny, i thought!!

the other biogs i have very much liked (though for different reasons) were Nelson Mandela, John McCarthy and Sharon Osbourne.

i would love to know who wrote their own and who had "help" !!

xx

Hi Chris,

It must be kind of weird writing your life story - warts and all, no doubt!

Really looking forward to reading it - it's not long until October!

As for reviews, I would advise you avoid them like the plague. People who like you will praise the book. People who don't will take the opportunity to take a pop at you. You are writing the book YOU want to write - the critics can take a hike!

C xx

Looking forward to October then CLP! Deev, will you be able to wait for Santa??

My favourite autobiography was Michael J Fox. Well, not so much an autobiography, as the tale of how he learnt of, and came to terms with, his early onset Parkinson's Disease. Fascinating journey from complete denial to complete acceptance and almost embracing of his condition.

Probably the most uplifting book I've ever read. So far anyway, eh CLP???

AF x

Chris .... how long have you been physically writing for? and how much "research" did you do?

I'm not being funny - i can bearly remember what happened yesterday let alone when I was little - although certain events stick out - I would have to ask around to make sure they were real memories and not implanted ones -also my life timeline isn't aligned and sequences of events are quite jumbled so again I would have to plague family members to get it right!

Or is that what the poetic licence is for?

Quack

Chris I need you to bring your book out earlier please so could you crack down to it and just work through. I am off on holiday again in September and it would be perfect holiday reading.

Hope you have found the little funny anecdotes that will keep us lot chuckling and love the fact that the family (and car) are keeping you focused and inspired.

Oh well if I cant have the book for my hollies then maybe for Christmas. Love the show I would say keep up the good work, but I think it is something that just comes naturally to you and isnt hard.

lots of love The groovy brady bunch xx

Hi Chris,

Well done, it must be a great feeling now that you have completed it. I would have thought there would have been many a time when the writers block took a hold, but it sounds like you focused yourself completely in your allocated time and went for it. Respect!!

Roll on October....

Darce xx

Flower

Me and Mr Deev have an agreement - after 1st October we're not allowed to buy anything for ourselves. We have to ask Santa.

Thems the rules!

Me and Matt have "done" biogs on here before, but for the record, my fave has to be "Scar Tissue" by Anthony Keidis. How that guy is still living is amazing!

And as for names of biogs ... I liked Bob Geldof's "Is That It ...?" Great title for the story of your life, innit!

Ciao for now!

Deev x x x x

Can't remember ever starting my Christmas wish list sooooo early in the year. Usually get asked two days beforehand and can't think of a thing!

This year - I know what I want. AND I WANT IT NOW! (The book that is CLP)

Steffi xx

Afternoon CLP

I just might have to have an early C present. Don't think I could wait!

As for your joke about TV - I for one would love to see you back on the box but don't you ever, ever give up the drivetime show it wouldn't be the same - your voice was made for radio.

Afternoon Bondy

Most gawjus here again today, how long can it last?

Penny x

is everyone gone to catch some sun?

S x

Hi Chris,

I'm still excited about your book. Eighty to a hundred thousand words - That's a lot to write! How long has it taken you? I can't wait until October. One thing is for sure it won't be predictable because nothing you do is!

x.x.x.

Is ? Has

Hi Chris,
I admire your ability to focus for that long, nearly nothing can hold my full attention for an hour!

However...your blog today raises only one question in my tiny mind.....

Assuming that you don't own the dream car, as it would then be a reality.....

Is there a car in existence, that the man who rightly paid what you did for the Beautiful 250 California, that you could not somehow obtain?

Please tell me what it is, or are there no longer any around?

Rips

Rips

"Tiny mind"?

That's twice today hon. You gotta stop that!

Deev xxxx

Ooh, favourite Biog.

I have only ever read one and that was the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ jouranalist, Frank Gardeners....incredible read.

Best I've heard, as I listen to lots on the iPod, and it's absolutely Top of the Tree, is.....Stephen Fry's - Moab is my washpot.

Just brilliant!

Rips

For the record.

I have a "Brilliant Mind".

And just like the song of the same name by Furtniture, yes, I am out of it!

Deev x x x

Rips: very interesting what you say about Stephen Fry's book. I read it a few years ago and was absolutely loving it ..... until it just started to go over my head. The man is so intelligent, that I just started to lose the thread with it completely.

Do you know what I mean? Might be an idea to listen to it instead - perhaps the spoken word might make more sense to me!

C xx

Christophe,

Make it the first week in October so I have something to read on the flight to Sydney.

Cheers pal.

Favourite 'biog'?

Wayne Rainey.

For all those who are having teething troubles, I sympathise. Never felt pain like it. Just been butchered at the dentists.

All that on top of sinnusitis.

Anti-biotics given, no booze for a week, and, I need sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

Pain? Er, yes.

Yours, with numb face and milkshake via a straw and American Football inserted in jawline....

Tobe

Definitely Chrissie...read by him, it is superb.

I struggle to read a book as I have a shocking attention span (never! You all say, as I post for the 1000th time today)
So audiobooks accompany me all over the country.

Did you get to the bit about music...."I just can't F----ing do it!" repeated in anger over and over again by the man himself......I'd offer to lend it to you, but I obviously made so many friends take it to listen to that I no longer have it.

Amazon...here I come!

Rips

Also, if you have children...I have just put his reading of Oscar Wilde's short stories on my 6year olds iPod, he listens to them over and over.

As does his Dad

Hope you feel better very soon Tobes.

CLP, who's that?

Christophe lambie pie.

S xx

Off to buy something nice for dinner. Byeeeee!

Hugs all round.

Steffi
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Hey Tegan

If you click on your name at the end of your blog post it goes to a website for hair care products!

Coolio! Do we bloggers get a discount?

Deevski xx

Oh Tobes - poorly lad - I've got to wait until Monday to get my toof sorted - you've put me off now but it is aching so I guess will have to be sorted!!!

Beez xx

Rips: no, I can't remember getting to that part, but if Stephen Fry is speaking this, then I have to hear it! My daughter is now 18 and in love, so I may have a little bit of difficulty getting her to listen to the Oscar Wilde stories - but I am definitely interested!

I think it's terrific that your son is listening to such clever stuff, at such a young age.

Tobes: that has really gotta hurt. Sorry for you, pet lamb. I know this is probably not recommended, but whenever I start antibiotics, I always take double of the first dose on the first day - it does help them kick in faster.

Not content with drinking too much white wine, I now find I'm a bit of a druggie too!

C xx

Hi Penny, glad the weather is fine where you are. Still not bad here, but the storm clouds are gathering........

Well now Christoff hurrah hurrah.

I HATE when Summer has gone and Autumn is winding down, always find it slightly depressing. But now this year I can look forward to October. Bless you.

Cheryl big hugs to you. I must say that's the first I've read of your story re. your daddy; that must be devastating for you, what an insensitive woman. Anyway I won't harp on, that's inappropriate. I'll just send you plenty healing vibes and loads of love.

Clodagh.xx

Oooh Chris, have you the devil in you today, winding us all up???

I am not an avid autobiography reader - not sure why as I love reading but I wont be missing this one!

I think we just had a couple of nods to the bloggers: I distinctly heard the word 'gawjus' and twice now the show has started with my previous ARF requests - stacey's mom & love really hurts without you!

xxx

Cathmel!!

How the devil are you, you gawjus gal?!?

Deevski x x x

Oh Tobes - you poor thing - thats why you've not been around - you have been missed.

Totally with you on the tooffy pain - I once went to the dentist to have root canal surgery - when he started poking around in my mouth I said - "ig nog at one it on neg to ig" he clearly didnt understand and did it anyway

- anyhoos - 2 hours later when th'anasthetic wore off - it was clear - It wasnt that one - it was the one next to it - had to go straight back and have the other one done too - dentist attitude 'well they both obviously needed doing....' :-(

get well soon

debs2
X

Just in the starting-blocks waiting for 5.30 and home time.

Hope everyone has a lovely evening.

C xx

WOW - we so have to all go to the yellow day at Donnington!
debs2
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Evening all. Tobes, you have my sympathy, hope you feel better soon. Still, vanilla milkshake through a straw, mmmmmm!!!!

Off to paint the dog yellow so I can come to Donnington ....

T xxx

Evening All,

Tins, great minds - do ya think I'd get away with a yellow dyed toddler?

Tobes and all with toothache out there, you have my sympathy, when I had my wisdom teeth out I survived on mashed potato and scrambled egg for 10 days.........and they had to be luke warm as anything too hot hurt, as did anything cold....so no ice cream!!

ebx

Oh Gawd!

The boy has just got the crisp box (empty, I've stopped bying them) placed it very carefully next to me and climbed up into my lap.........

HELP!!

ebx

Oh Eb, that's so sweet - and so clever!!! (Assuming it's your little boy and not your big boy, that would just be very weird!!)

T xx

Hi Chris, I am listening to your show at the moment. About your yellow day at donnington - will it be open to bicycles, as I ride Moulton cycles, owning five in all. I am known as the Yellow Peril, as I ride a classic Yellow Bike, and could send you a photo of me, in full yellow regalia with the cycle in question. I can email a copy if you are interested, and would welcome your comments - if on the radio then please refer to me as the yellow peril, rather than my true name.
Love your show, and God Bless,
Yellow Peril

Ha!

Eb - you've brought it all back to me ....

When I had my wizzies out in my early 20s I lived on scrambled eggs and tinned tomatoes on toast for two weeks! I also caught a cold in hospital - sneezing with stitches in your gums - not big, not clever and certainly not nice!

Somewhere (thankfully I have no idea where) there's a photo of me looking like Desperate Dan with the hugest jawline ever, big black eyes and bruises all over my face.

Nice!

³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ now.

Lamb madras for dinner when Mr Deev returns from seeing his other woman!

;-)

Deev x x

Desperate Dan Deeves - ACE!

now what have i got thats yellow - dont want to dye my 2 westies..........

hmm
- tub of pansies - check
- dandelions on the 'lawn' - check
- plastic thing for cutlery on draining board - check
- lotties yellow felt tip - check
- a post it note pad -CHECK!

I'm deffo allowed in I reckon - Donnington here I come!

debs2
X

Hi Chris,

I make yellow jackets that light up , I could even do one with "CHRIS" or "CLP"

I was thinking about the yellow day ....... should I ever buy a yellow car it would be so that I could find it nice and easy in Waitrose car park.

(my Micra is silver - as are zillions of other cars on the roads)

If you take your yellow car to a yellow day, and having seen Donington Park car parks at near capacity...... I'd be there for a month of Tuesdays looking for my yellow vroom vroom!

So unless someone hires a nice yellow Ferrari / Lotus / Ducati 998, and lets me come along for the ride, I'm guessing I won't be present at yellow day at Doni.

Will see you at the MotoGP in July tho!

Deevs
not like Desperate Dan anymore
x x x x

Paul - I think you're in - how much for a job lot that say 'CLP bloggers'?
debs2
X

PS - Nicki-Noos - any noos?

Lets hope no noos is good noos!!

Penny x

with you there Penny!
debs2
X

Right, the little mountain climber is in bed with his teddy (all good mountaineers take a teddy!!) so I can have a cup of tea and a sit down!!

Tins - He goes from very sweet to raging monster in 3 seconds flat at the mo, I wouldn't let him take the broom for a walk yesterday, had tears and everything for 10 mins.........and he's not even 18 months yet!

OOoo, just remembered I've got hot cross buns to toast.......

ebx

Hello

How is everyone? Haven't caught up on any posts.

Very pleased about a book from CLP to look forward to. Don't normally read autobiographies but will be getting this one.

I am sooo tired! This therapy lark is blooming hard work! Nearly 5 hours a day at the moment. Consultant was pleased with me today though.

Off for some camomile tea, hope to pop back soon.

Debbie x

hey Debbie! - good to see you on here - whoo no wonder you need camomile tea if that is what you have to go through each day plus traveling there and back no doubt

so you have any lovely lavender to help you get a restful sleep?

BTW - its been very quiet on here today and hope to see you back soon.

take care of yourself dearly lady
debs2
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Hiya Debbie. Glad things are going well sweetie.

Daughter's home tonight so Waterloo Road beckons, followed by SrAlan!

T xxx

Hello, not been around for a bit, very very busy with work and wedding. Just popped in and saw you had posted Debbie - it was lovely to see your name in blue and I hope everything is going well for you.

There are so many recent newbies who are now fully paid-up stalwarts, hello to you all, and to all the oldies too. I noticed Alright Flower saying her blog anniversary was coming up - I think it was about the same time I started, can't believe it, so much has happened since then.

Life at Boleyn House as manic as ever; teen2 has a friend staying tonight as they have to be in school for 7.15!!!!! (off you go, Boleynman) to be in Stratford for a live radio broadcast on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Cov and Warks! Ooo-er. Teen one in middle of GCSEs. She goes on study leave in two weeks time, then no school 'til September - here come the chores.

Off to watch Hell's Kitchen soon, never watched it before this year, finding it very intriguing. Am finally warming to Marco (I think) but I still wish he wouldn't wear that damn tea towel. And I do like that Claudia one, but I think someone should tell her she keeps forgetting to put her trousers on, derrr.

Hi Tins!

A x

D'ya know what ... I feel bloomin' exhausted tonight.

Bit of S'ralan at 9, then Adrian Chiles at 10. Then bed I think.

Not looking forward to tomorrow in the slightest but at least have the Russell Brand CDs to get me to work.

I feel very melancholy at the mo. I want to make people smile, cheer them up a bit. It'll distract me if nothing else!

Deev's "Surprise Surprise" maybe?


Nicki - where are yas?????

Hello Debs, thank you!

My routine this week has been dropping LM off to school then straight on the motorway to hospital. There until about 4.45pm then pick up LM from who ever was able to collect him from school for me.

I've been taking a heated, lavender wheat cushion to bed with me this week as I end up with a headache every day.

So tonight, now that LM is in bed, must do some housework while Mr Debbie is out doing the weekly shop. Hope to have time for a quick bath before bed.

Better step away from the pc then I suppose :-)

Hi Tinsel, I'm opting for Marco tonight!

Debbie x

Hiya Boleyn!

Marco floats my boat but it's S'ralan all the way in Deev Towers!

Am I fired?

What's with this strange advertising on the blog thing? How can I get my name in blue at the end, I'm thinking of having a loft sale soon?

A x

That happened this afternoon too Boleyn. I wondered if we bloggers get product discounts!!

Deev

not in blue
nor a hyperlink

x x x

Chezza, if you live and breathe! Sorry to hear you melancholy, but isn't it a great word? How goes the allotment? Hope you're putting all the ground work in for "Allotment of the Year" (yes, I am reknowned for my weird stalkers memory, checkout girls look at me in alarm when i ask them how their mother/cat/divorce is doing because they served me 6 months ago and told me all about it).

A x

Hiya everyone, hope the I find you all in fine fettle this wednesday. It's Friday in my world, hooray!! Three days off, looking forward to seeing best friend and goddaughter on friday evening, they're flying in from Sweden! Also need to check out a restaurant for my birthday shindig (a joint do with another pal). We've got our eye on a Latin American in the Stockbridge area of the 'burgh for those of you that know auld reekie!

Can't say I'll be watching either Marco or S'ralan, I've never really got into either of them to be honest. i do like Claudia Winkleman though, when she does SCD.

Rx

PS Nice to hear from you Debbie, hope things are going well for you x

Soz, that should be "as you live and breathe", and "you're melancholy". Out of practice and still a pedant.

A x

Hello Rosie, sounds good, nowt like a bit of salsa!

A x

Hiya Deevs,

Sorry you are feeling low, I know exactly how you feel. sending you lots of hugs n stuff.

Hey, just eaten the last of my Easter Chocolate, A Lin*t Rabbit isnt just for Easter you know.............. feeling guilty now, looking at the wrapper and the little collar and bell....


Almost Friday ..... not long to go.......

MC xx

ps Sir Allan coming on soon - yay

Boleyn

I'll be fine. It's the anniversry of losing my dad tomorrow - I just want to do nice things for others to keep me distracted. If I can make one person smile thn it would have been worth it.

Mr Deev putting in lots of hard work on lotty (his other woman!) but the parish council not dong lotty of the year this year.

Skiflints!!

We are however now both on the allotment committee - rock and roll! I got the gig of "Press Officer" .... have struggled with press releases on vegetables!

And margeritas boleyngirl!!

Rx

I'm sure you have achieved that, Chez, as always. It's be my Dad's first anniversary in June, still haven't got used to him not being there.

Press releases on veggies, now there's a point to ponder. Will see what I can come up with, come bloggers, get creative!

A x

Rosie - arrrrrriba!

OK, it's Marco time (NEVER thought I would say that).

I'm off now too ..... and I'm NOT fired!

nite nite

xx

Sending you lots of hugs Deev, my Dad passed away 7 years ago. Just think of all the people you make smile on here every day.

Rx

Hi folks

Sorry I've not been around all day, just been a nasty day at work all round...40 people being made redundant (not me thankfully) but sad and feeling guilty! I know it's nothing to with me, but just feel bad for those affected.

Anyway on a brighter Yellow note, am also now regretting selling my Yellow MX5 as I love Donington!

Although Deev, as it was so low, I still lost it in car parks! Actually, bit of a TOG moment the other night with Mr JG's car (black Audi A3 - millions of them!) - another had parked next to me, and I was trying to get into the wrong car! Doh!!

Welcome back Debbie :)

Any new from Nicki, haven't read all through yet?

JG x

Deev - I'm not close to my dad, but Mr JG lost his dad nearly 8 yrs ago, so I have a good idea of what you're feeling. I hope tomorrow goes OK, and as has been said, remember the good times, and do what you feel is best to remember, not what is just expected. {{Hugs}}

JG x

Hi JG ,

wow, what a heavy day at work, does that leave many people with jobs ???

Hope you are ok

MC x

MC - it's about 10% of us, over three sites, I'm not sure yet who's affected other than two in our department.

I'm Ok, just a bit sad and knowing that the next few weeks will be a bit grim whilst they decide which of those who are at risk stay or go....

JG x

JG,
Yes, its not nice seeing people having their lives turned upside down. Been through it a couple of times, and its the not knowing that brings everyone down.

MC xx

Round and pink, Mr Rip, round and pink....

Actually, not too bad at all. Have a new job which is running me ragged, especially as they now have an 'internet filter' which stops me accessing ANYTHING on t'internet at work. What's that all about... I HATE being treated like a child. I know what is acceptable use of the internet, I know how to work and still use the internet in breaks and/or lunch. In fact, using t'internet or patience (I know, sad!) helps me think and process what I need to do next.

Still, am bored now so I'm going to look for 'alternative employment'... wonder what that will be.

LOL (luck, love, laughs, whatever) to all
jx

MC - yes, we'll just have to see...anyway, let's lighten the mood! Are we the only one's notwatching the apprentice or hell's kitchen? lol

I'm also a bit concerned a Mr JG has disappeared in my car again, apparently to take his mum home, but has been gone ages!

Mind you last time he took it, it came back washed and with a full tank of fuel, so I shouldn't really moan!

JG x

JG

Am watching Apprentice - just love it.

Hope MR JG remembers to leave some chocky in the glove compartment !!

MC x

I don't watch TV if I'm on my own. And I always forget what's on until it's too late!

He's back now with a kebab (yuck!), and no chocolate :(

JG x

Watching a Clooney fim - can't resist him Beeb 3 if anyone interested. yummy - film aint to good but .... sigh ........

JG - must admit reading your post and others here - pleased I work for myself these days and not for the huge companies I used to work for.
Might work silly hours - just back here in fact from bottom of the garden (office) but at least I call the shots!!

Debbie - great to see you are doing ok - hang in there blondie (as himself would say!!)

Thought Nicki may have brought us up to date on what happened by now - anyone heard?

Deev - in micra tom morning - nothng else - just DSMN - on repeat - if that doesn't put smile on your face ;) you know it makes sense!!!

Keep smiling guys

Beez xxx

Hi boys and girls! Pants Man ha ha ha ha!!

Going to watch Marco on the itv player if I can.

Hello boleyngirl, lovely to see you!

Deev - big hugs to you for tomorrow.

Just popped in to say hi, going to bed now. much love all.

T xxx

Boleyn been meaning to ask every time you pop on here - when exactly is the wedding?

Beez xx

right..just popping in on my way to the shower with a recommendation (cant remememember hwo many m's in that) but i have just had a fantabulous bottle of wine..thought you would like to to and purchase for FNWC...i am getting mine in early


sainsbuggeries..organic pinot grigio..bloomin lovely

my usband said there is only one problem with this wine...
we only have one bottle of it !!!
going to fall up the stairs and get clean
lov eme
djeli
very impressed with myself as i remembered how to spel my name after a few glasses of vion

i mean vino

!!

Jeli - you are so going to regret that in the morning!!! lol

Beez xx

Deev...how many years?

i am coming up to the 21st anniv of my dad.

so big hugs to you .

xx

djeli

ah..no nasties in this wine so hopefully no headache

will give progress report in morning !!

djeli

Deevs,I have read so many sad stories today of people losing their loved ones.
I lost my Dad 16 years ago when I was 5 months pregnant and in France on holiday.
I rang up to wish him a happy fathers day only to find out that I was a day too late as he had died the day before and as we were in a remote area,no one had been able to contact me.In fact,there was a chance that had I not phoned up when I did,I would have missed the funeral too.He was 64. My Mum passed away 3 years later,after a very invasive 4 month battle with leukaemia.This fell on my husbands birthday and for several years,I found myself mentioning that this was also the day that she had passed away.
Time moves on but the pain and loss still lingers.
I cant say that it gets any easier,because they're are still not there are they?
My parents ashes were scattered at the crematorium but that was not a familiar place to us all.
No,as a family we spent many happy times together in various places.These are the places I return to and feel that I get a bit of them back with me again and almost know
that they would be pleased that I have returned to,after all they, as the parents had chosen these places as somewhere that they had enjoyed and as an adult myself now,I follow on in that contentment now with my children who are reaping what I did at their age.
Find one or two of those special places that were once only yours and go back there and sit,listen,talk if it helps but take yourself back to your memories because they are yours and no-one elses. X.
Heart felt wishes to you,from one who has a little idea of what you are going through.
MTF.x

Hello all,

Deev - are we going to have to have an embargo on discussing Chris' book on the blog until after Christmas!? This could be the hardest thing to keep secret since the final installments of Harry Potter.

I hope no one hangs a spoiler across a bridge on the M4...

Sad and comforting all at the same time to hear people's stories about losing some one. My Dad passed away just before my birthday 5 years ago and I still think about him everyday. Living here (Oz) it meant I spent my birthday on a plane heading to the UK for the funeral - nothing like a 28 hour flight to give you time to think.

I still feel like he's around sometimes and as time goes past, I can enjoy that and say g'day to him, rather than finding it painful.

Hope everyone's stories give you a "blug" (blogger-hug) CtD.

Tiger x

morning all, hope you're well?

October eh? nice one, will pre-order it once it's available. I once started writing my side of the story which I wanted to be printed off ony in the event of my funeral but after 96 pages on a word document disappeared I gave up!!! Good job really as there were some home truths in there!!!!!!!

To those who are thinking of loved ones no longer with us I send you hugs. Was 24 years yesterday I lost my nan, still no easier but had a great chat with her and her rose bush in the sunshine at the crematorium in the afternoon. She loves an update and a bit of gossip.

bonnet de douche

KWx

Morning people

I am truly overwhelmed by your words, really.

Thank you so much.

And Tiger - the bit about being on a plane struck a chord, as dad was resident in Spain when he died. I remember so clearly holding it together, being 'good' until that big silver bird was lining up for its landing at Malaga airport, then bam! Out came the tears. Queue looks of 'what the ...' from the other passengers.

Horrible. Just horrible.

Anyways, taking on board all your comments I shall remember the good times: the times we sailed down the Thames from Weybridge to Limehouse on his 'baby' - a 6 berth pleasure craft. The times in the school holidays when as a child I'd go on the coaches with him (see you in five days mum, just driving down to Spain with dad), being bought up in a pub thinking my dad owned the world.

Yes, loads of good times!

And as for today, I shall continue in my mission to make you smile.

Coz that's just me!

Hugs greatfully accepted.

Dopeshow Deevs
x x x x

Morning all,

Hiya Diva darling - new easter resolution contribute to the blog more often. Had been put off by certain parties but miss you all so here I am. Thinking of you today. Met Colin Fry (6ixth Sense) a few weeks ago. Very interesting experience and although not for everyone I know - it made sense to me and I am enjoying reading his books. He said I was his new friend - so that's me guys fag hag to the famous!

HAPPY ST GEORGES DAY!!

Love & hugs to all who need them - Debs I am particularly proud of you!

Catch you all later

C x

Morning to you all.x
Well the sun is shining,the birds are singing and even the persistent crowing of the cockerel two doors down seems acceptable today.
I hope you all have a good one.
Nice one Deevs,smiling with you.xxx

Morning peeps,
Cathmel - lovely to see you back yesterday.

Deev - keep yer chin up, hun, love ya loads!

Sun shining, birdies singing, nice cuppa tea by my side - shame I'm in work really or it would be perfick!!

Catch y'all later.
Crumpy :-) xx

Hi everyone,

Just a speedy hello before off to work. I will catch up with the blog later.

Just wanted to send big, big hugs to Deev.

Mxxxx

Morning All,

Really glad to "see" you back Debs!!

Where are you Nikki???

Thinking about you today CTD.

XXX Gail

Mornin all,

Firstly thanks for all your good luck messages, Deev, I did as you said an knocked 'em dead!!! that made me laugh, you mad, crazy woman! but in a nice way.

My poor old computer suffered a bit of a melt down yesterday, So I've got loads to catch up on.

Also on the job front, wouldn't you just know it, yesterday had 2 calls from agencies with details of jobs, both paying oodles more dosh and one very local. I've told them both to go ahead and put me forward, well, you never know do ya?

So it seems that jobs are like buses, you wait in the wilderness for ages then 3 turn up all at the same time!! Oh well, just gotta wait an see.

Had a lovely afternoon sat in garden, quaffing some rather lovely ice cold alchoholic (sp) apple juice - not the expensive one Deev - can't find it round these 'ere parts.

Right, I'm off to catch up, will check back later (if pooter allows)

Have a great day
Nicki

Morning all.

Nicki - Happy days it would seem, Good for you.

Deev - Take care x

One last thing....

My dog Mint just ate a shuttlecock....


........Bad Minton!

Toodles

Rips

Oh for Gods sake.

What a bloomin idiot I am.....Minton...Doh!

rips dips tick!

Good morning Chezza my dear.

All big hugs and warm wishes to you today. You will be sad today and that's allowed. But trust me, every year will be less painful and more full of memories of the fun you had with your daddy.

It's now nearly 20 years since the DDF passed away, and it was only last year that August 15 was almost through before I realised what the date was. I was shocked at my 'insensitivity', and, feeling ashamed of myself that I hadn't called Renee (I was driving in Ireland at the time), I resolved to call her as soon as I'd reached my destination. How could I forget that. So I turned up the radio, must distract myself, I thought. And guess what came on.

Strangers in the Night. Frank Tomato as the DDF used to call him. His favourite song, the one he used to waltz me round the dance floor to, my feet on his; and the one that appears out the ether on many an occasion like this. I was stunned, and as I approached some road works, tears streaming down my face, I heard the words from the traffic policeman in attendance, "Move on, move on..."

Well, yes, I've moved on haven't I. Now what I have are all the priceless memories that make me and the many others who knew him laugh like drains when we think of him.

And the GD is a chip off her granddad's old block if ever there was one.

So that's his legacy, and your dad's will be the same, Cheryl. So be kind to yourself today and feel whatever you feel. It's what makes you.

Big hugs,

Clodagh.xx

Good morning all.
Happy ST Georges Day.
Deev hope you have a good day will be thinking of you.
Debbie C nice to see you blogging good luck.
Tobe hope that your feeling better today.
Brige xxx.