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Afternoon Chris,

I love food too!

The England V France meal sounds good to me and I tend to agree with Mr Carling, I think we might just do it.

Happy thirsty Thursday to you and yours.

AliB
xx

Afternoon...

Not blogged for a few days - not been lurking or sulking just more important stuff to take care of. (Ok, so you hadn't even noticed my absence...lol...:O)
Chris - You'd be struggling without food, so you better had like it!

Nic

Chris

That sounds like a cracking day of both food and rugby.

AliB - If we do it, then its not on the basis of what's happened in the last 6 weeks, and I think the only way is by getting to the French team's food a la SA v NZ (allegedly)

A

Hurrah excellent; Mister Make It Happen, bless you.

As to the above menu; try sayin' Oxtail Ragu Gnocci after a few pints an' a packet a sherbet, my friend.

Clodagh.xx

Nic

I hope your mum has written you a note for your absence!

and there is a difference between needing food and loving it, and CLP loves his food!

A

PS. Psssst Christoff.

Mind yourself if yous are askin' for more pastry wit the Guinness pie; them rugger-buggers are a bit touchy at times.

Achtung.

Clodagh.xx

Sounds supper-licious !!!! Chiddingfold here we come !

Andy,

I agree with you on #3. Apart from the Welsh match, we've not played well at all - drawing with the Scots I ask you!! But I think they will pull themselves together for this one and we have to do it for the Irish.

AliB
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Hi CLP,

All of the food sounds good to me, I could just pretend to watch the rugby.

Off tomorrow, Mum and Dad booked to go to Rothesay, Isle of Bute for 2 nights DB&B, so David and I booked also and will surprise them, so taken tomorrow off too so that I can ride Ash and give the dog a good walk before my friend/neighbour looks after things for us for the weekend, looking forward to it very much, also looking forward to Sunday when Smartie can get his lampshade off his head!

Everyone else have a great weekend.

Luv

Gail.

Hello Everybody Peeps,

I love my food too and at the risk of being predictable (wee Scottish person that I am), I'm going with the Scotland / Ireland offerings. Clodagh, I'll take my chances on requesting the extra puff pastry - it's my fave.

Hi Nic, I had missed you - just thought Cheryl was keeping you busy (you know with house type chores). Any news on the job front?

Hoping to chuck eldest child off computer this evening so's I can lurk / contribute to this lovely blog effort. I don't think it's boring at all. As MTD said yesterday we're just getting to know a little bit more about our fellow bloggers.

Cheerio for now, GailyB

#8 - Ali, None taken. :(

AliB

As much as I'd like to deprive the French of the grand slam and championship, even if England win, there's a fifty point score differnce for the Irish to overcome, as much as the Scot's are poor it won't happen ;(

Sorry to all my Scottish friends, it was meant in jest - honest ;)

Andy, Sorry I hadn't done the maths - oh well may be next year.

AliB
xx

#12 - don't think I'll come back 'til after the rugby has finished.

Cheery bye. :(

Ps - UC - have you finished with the used tissue yet? I think I'm gonna need it!

Don't worry about the marmalade sandwiches - I'll survive.

SadlyB :(

Ok enough already!!! I have and always will support England even though I speak with a Scottish accent and live in Glasgow! Yes really!! Unless they are playing Scotland then I struggle! AliB - I am disappointed! I had you up on a much higher pedestal!! :) So if you wish to retract your last comments re England drawing with the Scots then I will put you back up there! After all even some English commentators and indeed some on this blog agreed Scotland were in fact better and deserved to win!!!!!
And Andy - we may not have won a match yet, but doubtless you have actually watched any of the games they played bar one, in which case we are not poor. We may have lost our mojo toward the end of a few matches, but in actual fact we have played far better than we have in recent years when we have actually won games. So we will take the Wooden Spoon with our heads held high.

Allez les Bleus

;)

dreamer
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AliB - I noticed your post the other day re an orphanage in Zimbabwe. I have links with two orphanages, one large and one very small in Nairobi. If you are interested and are on FB then let me know.

dreamer
xx

Hi yall!
Nope I'm going for the fish and chips/beouf whatsit combo - genius!

Hope everyone is having a jolly nice day, I know I am :-)

debs
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Dear Dreamer and GailyB,

I retract everything I said about the Scottish and apologise whole heartedly for my very "English" comments - I'm a lover not a fighter...honest. Please forgive me :(

AliB
xx

P.S. I'll use your wooden spoon to stir my humble pie ;)

Flipping heck! I'm glad Estonia don't play!

Mind, I would have to back the French on this one. Food wise only, obviously.

MW, a!

Okay so I was lurking when I should have been working but I get the feeling the blog is about to become a little less boring!

#15 Can't comment on all of what you said, Dreamer, as I haven't managed to watch all the games and my knowledge of rugby is fairly limited but from what I have seen and from what I understand, I agree, we can take the Wooden Spoon with our heads held high and in a truly sporting manner.

Allez les Bleus ;)

Absolutely forgiven AliB! :)
x

Phew - thanks Dreamer and I'll FB re Zimbabwe xx

And hello MW'a - get your a** right back on this blog now! (Scottish for please come back and bring Errol with you!)
xx

Of course you're forgiven AliB. :)

Cheerio for now.

GailyB

AliB - please do, not sure it will be any good if you plan to def go to Zim, but Kenya worth a visit and they are always looking for volunteers even just for days/weeks at a time.

dreamer
xxx

Hey ho - home time - via Tesco :( Normally this would be the start of my weekend but I was off Tuesday this week so I'm having to work tomorrow! Boo hoo! (Delighted to still have a job but fed up at having to come in tomorrow if you know what I mean.)

Just read that back - oh dear it's rather boring. Ah what the heck - it's home time - yippee!!! (subdued as I have to go via Tesco for the 'big shop').

Cheery bye you lovely bloggers,

GailyB

Will we be able to score a try though against France?

Just had my fix of celebrity gossip - OMG about the woman with whom Sandra Bullock husband is alledged to have had an affair??!! What does she look like?

And, who would set light to a bunny in its hutch?

Don't ya just love the Daily Mail!!

AS x

Hiya Chris: please get Moira's book on the go - I can barely grill a fish finger, but I will buy her book!

Sounds like a great day on Saturday - my favourite menu is the England-v-France. I have exhausted myself too many times in the past, catching Haggis, that I really can't face eating it.

AliB: things got a little hairy there for a while - but, yes, you are forgiven! We are all Jock Tamson's bairns!

C xx

LOL Chrissie, I was a little worried for a while ;)

AS - I am in bits over this alledged affair, how can anyone do that to Sandra Bullock, she waited so long to find love and then he goes and "alledgedly" cheats on her! An Oscar one weekend and a marriage on the rocks the next - who'd have thunk it eh?

AliB
xx

AliB

I think you need to let her know your shoulder is available should she need it to cry (Your current domestic arrangements permitting of course!)

GailyB - I have an interview on Wednesday morning - it's been that long since I had one, I think I will just end up dribbling and saying "wibble"...!

Nic

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Oh, I did mean to say to Gail: have a lovely, lovely weekend. Your parents will be so thrilled when you surprise them!

Rips: what a shame you can't make the Meet next Saturday, but I would imagine that the CMM would not be best pleased! Can't you persuade her and your lovely children that a trip to Glasgow would be just what the doctor ordered?!

AS/Ali: I have to say, I think Sandra would be well shot of him. He looks lke he last had a shower about 2 years ago! Really, I know that one shouldn't have sympathy for celebrities, because they know what goes with the territory, but I do feel for Sandra Bullock, she just seems so nice!

C xx

Ello CLP & ALL Bloggies Ere.....

Bingo Star ere.....

CLP - A agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOOD is the passion of life.... of the mind... of the body.... of nutritional properties!!!!!!!!!!
But something a find iz equally able ter fill me up inside but without adding the calories iz....... >>>>>>>>> Enjoy!!!!!!!! >>>>>

'ope all like this, one of the most beautiful moments ever in me life.......



Chow!

Andy, She could cry on my shoulder any day and I think there were a few others yesterday offering the same thing. There's a lot of love for Sandy whether you are male or female.

Nick, All the best for Wednesday, I am sure Deev can give you a tip or two re interviews ;)

AliB
xx

Hello Bingo

Waits with bated breath for Mods to release the latest wisdom!

(hopefully it won't be as long as the other day, otherwise I may need oxygen)

A

Blimey that's some banquet.

As I can't be in the same building as a plate of offal, I'd have to go for England V France. I don't suppose it makes much difference to me as I don't know one end of rugby ball from the other. Let me know when India's playing Thailand though - that would be a nice meal.

Hope everyone's ok. I'm dead busy festivalising etc just now, plus I've just been "invited" to run the sport relief mile tomorrow dressed as a piece of fruit.


Boleynteen2 is on her second week of "work experience". Last week she was shelf stacking in a national chemist shop ie B***s. She learned that... she'd better get down to some work soon because she doesn't want to stack shelves when she grows up. Result. And apologies to any shelf stackers out there, but she's just not cut out for it. Now she's at a Nursery, where she has learned that.. some children are not as cute as others. As she only really likes the cute ones, then I guess this is another career path she should not be encouraged to follow.

And Boleynman has a big interview tomoz, he is desperate for a new challenge and a new school - he was just pipped at the post this time last year and will be well and truly gutted if he doesn't get it.

I'd like to say hello to all the more recent bloggers that I've never really spoken to; also to the old faithfuls and especially to the returners. I don't really fit into any of those categories as I've never quite been "away"(agree Rips me old mate, how DO you leave a blog) but then I'm not often "here" either. But Baggy and Ginge - if you're out there, hello. For the record I think Gingembre's comments in particular have been somewhat exaggerated and a tad over-reacted to. There you go, I had to throw in at least one tiny element of controversy.

Off for my last job of the day - KS1 after school club - time for Dr Knickerbocker I think.

A x

Soz, I fear this will be a longun.

And so it was.

A x

Nice to have you back BG.

I like your menu idea, might be more of a goer for the Cricket World cup

W Indies v India, with Aus & NZ for the liquids.

Yum

A

Hi boleyngirl: really nice to see you. I know just what you mean about the work experience thing - when my daughter worked for a week in a surveyor's office (thinking this was her future) I did say to her "you will hate it". And indeed she did. (Incidentally, I have worked in surveyors' offices since I was 17!). She is now at college/working in a nursery and the rules are truly mind-blowing. One mistake, one error in working with children and the chances of getting ANY job will be doubtful.

Good luck to Mr BG: hope it goes well for him.

C xx

Thanks to all for the welcome back messages, and those that haven't - none taken :-)

I have been on holiday for the past 12 days and its been most excellent, and still 1 day to go. We spent the first week in centre parcs, in the lake district and we were so very lucky with the weather. However, nobody told us the Lake District itself would be closed.

We spent the final evening having a 3 hour session 'twilight spa' thingy. A first for both of us, and a last for one of us. Don't know why, but it just wasn't for me. Which is odd cus I do enjoy a good steamy session.

Anyhoo, Boleyngirl, you have reminded me of my shameful work experience. I was given the post of classroom assistant - no idea why, I wanted to be a stage hand at the local theatre or work in a vets/animal shelter or in a lab. Anything that didn't involve kids to be honest. So, I start my experience and it appeared the kids liked me and enjoyed my tales of senior school (as it was known back then!) and the high jinks that went with the environment. However, I got sacked. My year head phoned and asked how was I getting on.' Brilliant, she works hard, is enthusiastic and has lots of ideas and creativity. But we don't want her back.'

I later found out that some parents had complained about one of my stories, involving a door handle and a certain type of readily available contraception.

St Thomas Moore - Roman Catholic School.

Oops....

MW, a!

Hi All,

Sounds like a great day Chris - I trust you will be staying over for Super Car Sunday the next morning?
I'd loved to have brought Max down to that but we have our own rugby matches to contend with.
I hope loads of great cars show up, and wonder if you could schedule the next one for out of season. Cheers Boss!!!

Welcome to our new blogger Nic - sounds familiar in a dull sort of way ;)
Good luck with your interview...get a haircut!

Chrissie - Even if the CMM was up for it, we couldn't as we are in London for her and the daughters Christmas present.........Mama Mia!
Anyone want to swap?

Dreamy - Aw diddums did dey ban you fwom all of de aquariums and pet shops?!?! Calm down dear!!
Pass me that wooden spoon so I can do a bit more stirring x
Anyway I think Scotland have come on leaps and bounds with their new manager.....he's doing a damn site better with them than he did with us.

Chrissie - It may be a while before I can come to Glasgow again!!

Rips

x

Yes, Rips - I think you may be right!

Hope your daughter and the CMM have a wonderful time at Mamma Mia: saw it twice, cried my eyes out from the very first moment of "I have a dream" .... oh, my lost 20's!

C xx

Oh Mariella we have so missed you.... LOL.

Rips - are you in Glasgow next Friday? Looks like there will be enough of us around to have a mini meet.

I still haven't seen Mamma Mia (film or stage) - must get the DVD and banish the OH somewhere - he doesn't like musicals.

mtd ffb xxx

Hello Everybody

MWa, Nice to see you and glad you had a good holiday. Why was the Lake District closed? Thought they said it was open?

Nic, did think I hadn't seen you for a while but thought, as said, Deevs must be keeping you busy!

Deev, hope your day's gone well.

Do you think all the Modders have got the afternoon off?

And CLP, what was the story with the coffee machine?

BG, I'm with you! Does anyone know who Thailand are playing on Saturday? (At risk if upsetting anyone who wants anything other than a chickens upper leg!)

Off to take boy2 to tennis, he could be in with a chance of Davies Cup Captaincy at this rate!

Then off to see the Lovely Bones with my mum later!

Sees ya!

Seza xx

I just called someone `dudeikins'...I think I'm losing my marbles...

PS Still catching up!

Clodagh, if I promise to sling a couple of extra quid in the CiN bucket when it passes me by, can I have to Twice baked Garlic Pots Recipe NOW please? Sounds delish, thanks

Debs, I saw something about the Jeremy Kyle thing and, while I neither watch Corrie or Kyle, it sounded fab

Seza xx

Afternoon each!

Well i`m still alive and have 3 possible new peeps out of the 10 i`ve seen today..trouble is i only need 1...aaarrrrgggghhh! Thanks for the support everyone!

CLp..a very disappointing blog! Well not really cos ALL the food sounds yummy but not a thing re Carling and the Coffee Machine... PLEASE tell all..in suspenders here!

Nic..good to see you but i also thought Deevs was just keeping u busy..good luck for next Wed in advance.

Seza..take tissues! Want to go see it cos loved the book..enjoy.

MTF..can you talk yet?Hugs..x

Chrissie..hello lovely. Excited bout the meet? Really wish i could be there... and Well done Beez on sorting out Hazel!

Oh helloooooo to everyone else too.. i start with the names and then cant do everyone then feel guilty, its official, i`m a doofus!

Anyway, was going to be reviving myself with wine and takeaway at bestest buds tonigh but she got migraine so postponed..:( ..however the GM has now just decided we`re going to the pub for tea so result!

Til tomorrow lovely people..

mSc x

Afternoon all, hope everyone is well :)
Deevs hope today has gone well for you and good luck to Nic for his interview. MWa loved your work experience story oh damn now I have forgotten all the other things I was going to say :( must be my age!
Well, as we are all food lovers here I am off to do something exciting with sausages, mash, cabbage, leeks n carrots and lashings of thick onion gravy!! very slimming but what the heck, would have been Toad in the Hole if I had remembered to buy some eggs! (becoming a bit of a theme forgetting things ;( )
Glad it's thirsty Thursday feel in need of some practise for FMWC, now where did I put the cork screw .......................
Luv
GM xx

Uncle Carl - I didn't mind the 'dudeikins' it was the pat on the bum that I took exception to!!!!

Rips

x

Ali/Chrissie - I know! He looks like a tramp and she always does seem so genteel and kind, not to mention funny!

Mama Mia - have seen the film and the musical - mediocre in my opinion!

Scoobs - glad to hear the interviews went well, enjoy pub tea!

Goldiesmum - if you haven't found the corkscrew yet can send you a glass or 2 over as will be sampling the grape myself this evening

AS x

Howya Seza!!

Mais bien sur ma cherie. Garlic spuds.

Stick some nice fat garlic cloves on a tray with a drizzle of olive oil, place said spuds, scored round the middle, on the same tray and roast/bake till soft and brown. Split the potatoes, scoop out the middles, chop the roasted garlic and mix it all up together with salt&pepper and butter, then pile it all back in, and bake again in a hot oven till all crispy an' aerodynamic.

Delish. An' if you don't like potato skins, allow to cool, remove a spoon-shape on one side, place over the ears an' use 'em for playin' Prince Charles. Or beneath the hairnet an' rollers if you use one a them old-fashioned hairdryers.

Marvellous.

Clodagh Cradock.xx

Rips, sorry, my hand slipped :-)

Am off home now - not staying in this office a second longer than I have to! Have a good evening one and all.

P.S. - MWa - welcome back. Deevs - hope today went OK. Nic - good luck with the interview. Sandra - I have a shoulder to cry on and a can of Pledge for your Oscar (other non-CFC based cleaning products are available).

PS. The aforementioned spuds are a particular favourite of the Brother-Outlaw, who, in fairness, invented the Prince Charles game and consequently has named them Potato Oreilles.

Clodeugh Pomme de Terre.xx

That sounds delicious Delia Rubbish.

Your pseudonym reminds me of a huge advert that used to adorn the side of a food factory near Witney.
It had a picture of (who I can only assume to be) Fanny Craddock lifting a tray of freshly backed cakes of an oven.

Tha caption underneath read....

"Our muffins are moist and sticky, just likle fanny's"

I will leave that with you

Rips

x

Who hopes the duty mod has a sense of humour!

Rips it's not often am speechless............

An' one eye shut...

Hahahahahaha

xx

'baked' Doh!

'like' double doh!

Mind. Tanks, Rips me aul mate.

'Ave treated meself to a lovely new bright red lipstick, lashed it on, wit a bit a This Season's Must-Have blue eyeshadow, an' I've bin' tryin to think who I look like....

Fanny Cradock. Bless 'er little rollin' pin.

Clodagh.xx

Any road up, Rips. In fairness yous are probably correct. I mean. If I was one a Fanny Cradock's muffins, I'd be backin' up a bit too.

C.xx

It's a good look Clodagh x

Right gotta go....quiz night beckons!

Rips

x

Well it keeps the Jehova's Witnesses away, Rips.

Any road up, good luck at the quiz; if yous get any questions about anythin' pointless, obscure an' that any normal person wouldn't want to know, I'm your woman. Text me. But don't ask me owt useful, am rubbish.

An' don't let anybody catch yous textin'. That's how the fight started in the Dog&Duck near Knutsford; The One-Liners called for a Stewards' Inquiry after Baz' missus was caught textin' himself for some Man. City information an' in the picture round we were the only ones got Mussolini.

There's still a spoke of a chair wit a toupee stuck to it up in the rafters.

Clodagh.xx

Ta thank you Clodagh

Looks delish but can I suggest not for those off on first dates, job interviews or meeting the new boss the next day!!

Tissues ready

I'm off!

Seza xx

Great for if yous are attendin' an exhumation though, Seza.

Clodagh.xx

Oo Seza. Am off meself to see The Lovely Bones tomorrow; loved the book but am hoping the fillum lives up to it.

Meanwhile, I've a spot a sewin' to do here..... you know what I mean, hahahahaha!!

Clodagh.xx

Thirsty Thursday! Huzzah, found some grapes in a bottle that the baboons have missed

so cheers to all who are imbibing, and cheers to all who aren't.

Right off to make me pasta bake

And Deevs - hope today went alright baby!

debs
X

Well, have had an exciting day today!

First of all, Mr G Brown drives past in a humongous motorcade to get to the radion station down the road, and then back again...how many motorycle outriders does one PM need?

And then we had North West tonight filming the dragon boat racing on the Quays, our building has just been on the Telly!

Have just been informed by Mr JG that the fair's on in our town - told him he's got enough fish!!

Anyway, hi everyone, will try and catch up later!

JG x

JG x

radion? radio!! Oops!!

JG x

Sorry CLP, how rude of me! I would only have the Welsh Rarebit and the fish and chips, but that's cos I don't eat the rest of that meat stuff!

Oh, and have caught up enough to say welcome back Mariella! :)

JG x

untalentedmrripley

Re post #55, isn't that a bit of a shaggy dog story?

The version I'm familar with is that one time Johnny Craddock introduced their TV show with the line -

"Later we shall be showing you how to make doughnuts that look just like Fanny's".

Cut to picture of a smiling Mrs C holding a tray of said snacks.

Clodagh - what do you think I'm there for?

Barney - nope, absolutely true. It used to be on the (I think) 'Fabulous Bakin Bros' factory on the A40 just before Witney.
It was huge too. My Dad used to deliver there and to this day has an A4 copy of it at his work, they got so many requests they used to keep them at reception.
Back me up someone.....Thunder?

Right! Must go and read an Ensycloped... Inpsyclapeed... Enthiyklo never mind. I'll just go and get the drinks in instead.

Bon nuit

Rips

x

Ps how classy is my Dad - you can see where I get it from!

Rips

x

Yay, I've managed to wrestle the pc away from the elder son for a wee while. I've taken myself out of the way whilst younger son is making a poster about viking weaponry for his homework which was given out at least 2 months ago to be handed in last Friday and which was done last minute last Thursday only to be handed back by a very brave teacher to be done again and is due in tomorrow, nothing having been done in the meantime! Aarrgghh!!

#29 - Chrissie, it's a long time since I've heard of Jock Tamson's bairns. There was a man in the village where I grew up whose name was Jock Thomson and I thought we were all his kids - very confusing for a wee lassie.

#32 - Nic, that very thing happened to me at a job interview last year - I couldn't even remember who the interview was with - I was just so unprepared - my answers were bordering on incoherent - I just wanted the ground to open and swallow me up. When the chap rang back with feedback he asked if I wanted to know where I'd gone wrong. I know I didn't come over as the brightest at the interview but pulease, I knew exactly where i'd gone wrong. Anyhoo, for the next interview, I practised and swatted and had a fantastic interview but still didn't get the job - I missed out by one point - the other person had experience of working with the organisation. I haven't had another interview since :(

#41 - MW'a - let me know when Thailand and India are playing rugby, I fancy that menu too. mmm yum!

#46 - UC - as always LOL!

#48 - MSC - good result - although a shame for your bestest bud.

#55 & #77 - Rips & Barney - you are awful, but I like you!

Gaily B

Good news from our corner of Lincolnshire - the offending homework is now complete. Not sure it's what the teacher wants exactly but it's his own take on what a poster should look like!

Oh no, have I killed the blog with boredom?

Oh no, I fear I have.

Is there anyone out there??? Anyone??? Hellllooooo???

Oh dear, I think I must've! :(

No, Gaily, I was just eating my tea, t'was scrummy too, even if I say so myself!

Rips, you're not going mad, I remember that poster as well!!

JG x

Phew! That's a relief.

Glad you enjoyed your tea Jakey.

I have to go to sort out some toast and a drink for the younger gorgeous boy. Hope to get back later, providing elder boy keeps his hands off the pc.

Saw a sign outside a wee local independent computer repair shop this afternoon advertising 2nd hand laptops for £100 so I might just treat myself then I can keep on blogging.

Cheery bye for now.

Before I go and just in case I miss you Cheryl, I hope you had a great first day.

Gaily B

Just one question to the person who asked for my post to be moderated.

Why me and not the post to which it referred?

I doubt that I will get an answer as people who hide behind the moderators tend not to say things to people's faces.

Evenink lovelies!

Just had a quick catch-up - you're all bonkers and that is why I luvs y'all!

And thank youo so so much for all the good wishes for today, both on here, Twitter and FaceAche. So .....

It went really well! There's tons to learn, I'm PA'ing for an MD and his PA (she who is training me) leaves tomorrow lunchtime - YIKES!!!! My brain has had the most intense workout its had for weeks but I feel allive again, and know I will sleep well tonight!

I also had a call from another agency today - interview at another company on 29th March, so an iron in the fire if this one doesn't come to fruition.

Blogging and FB is a deffo no-no from work. The first thing I was told this morning was "IT see everything so be careful" !! We only get half an hour for lunch anyway so not too bad.

Right, sorry to be brief but I am cream-crackered!! Pie and chips for tea!

Deevs

x

peeeeeeeeeees: anyone heard from MfR lately!?!? If you're lurking dude, hope the training for your marathon is going ok. x

oh - and the way John Torode pronounces "yo-gurt" is really grating!!!!

x

No idea why your post was nodded if mine wasn't Barney, but agree with what you say.

Rips

Hi Cheryl,

Glad you have got the first day over and you have enjoyed yourself. After all the waiting , i bet it feels good to be back at work. I took some time out a few years ago, and promised myself i would stay off until i had seen Wimbledon. I was sooo bored that when i got the call with an offer , i jumped at it, and it was the day Wimbledon started ! Hope Nic gets on ok next week too.


JG, I saw the Dragon boats on NW tonight, it made the Keys look like Miami !

MC xx

MC - I wish it was as warm as Miami!!

Deevs - go girl!!!

Mastershouting here too...

JG x

#84 JG - My sis is just back from Miami - the weather there has been rubbish. Cold and wet! :( They didn't mind too much as she and hubby were helping sister-in-law house hunt.

Cheryl - glad you had a good day. Like the fact it's pie and chips for tea tonight - that'll bring Nic back to the real world with a thump, bless him ;)

It wasn't me Barney. I haven't seen anything on here that would require moderating.

Have just had a text from my boss about some tickets to see Man U v Spurs....all the Corp Hosp etc...

Had to turn it down as the seats are "in the new Quadrant" i.e. in the Gods...too scary for me!!

It's on a Sunday so will be on the TV anyway, well, probably?

Plus, it's the day aftr we get back from the lakes, and Mr JG thinks I'll be too busy with the washing! Get him, that's his job!

JG x

For goodness sake - I haven't been on the blog since the new one!!! I love food too - Chris most stuff - but it tends to stick to the bits I don't want it to stick to. Despite being over 2 stone less than this time last year I still look like humpty dumpty - all tubs round the middle. Guess I had better stick to the Ragu.

Off to catch up but just spotted the last couple. Bet you are shattered tonight Deev. Early night for you.

What did you say Barney - give me a clue....

JG - I'm watching M/chef too.

Beez xx

JG - Mr JG sounds like a right cheeky monkey. Shame about the tix. Hopefully there'll be another time.

A girl at work won tix at a work related 'do' for the England France game this week. She was well chuffed. Her two colleagues, keen rugby players themselves, were gutted.

Evening each

I love food too Chris, which means I'll be buying that recipe book.

Fiddlers elbow tonight (in & oot) just to say hallo. Talking of fiddlers, I won't be around tomorrow or Saturday - off to a fiddling weekend in Perthshire. Be back Sunday. Have a good weekend everyone.

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Lucky you Annie - sounds like an amazing weekend. Is it a Fiddlers' Rally type thing you're going to? Don't hear much of that type of music on CLP's show - might have to suggest a wee slot for him - UC we'll need a title?

It's Niel Gow weekend Gaily. I don't mind Scottish fiddlers but ideally I would have bought tickets for a rock concert. Friend Kirstie (she of drunken Broxiebabe fame) is a fan so we're making a weekend of it. I guess there'll be other fiddlers there too (I want to laugh everyone I type fiddlers - wonder who'll be the first to make a rude comment?) so it'll be something like a rally.

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Bless you Annie - I thought it looked a bit funny too when I was typing it. I wonder who will brave the mods? Sounds like a fun weekend.

Boring info coming up, look away unless you're a Gran. Parents evening tonight and both gorgeous little boys were described by their teachers as Brilliant. Just as well really or I'd have been down there to poke their eyes out.

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Just caught up zapping through. Agree with Deevs - you lot are bonkers - love you too!! I think Scoobs will need an early night too - blimey how many interviews?!!

Late night eating again - himself only just on way back from hospital. It would be Cheltenham they took FIL to !! races just turning out! Indigestion here I come!

Enjoy your week-end Annie - see you next week !! Yay - can't wait..

Beez xx

What a loving grandma you are - poking their eyes out!

Beez xx

Wow - that's fab Annie - can't ask for better than that. I'm not a Gran (not yet anyway) but appreciate your pride.

Hi everyone.

Having a terrible day, youngest daughter had to go to hospital this afternoon after seeing midwife, still there being monitored at the moment.

Might read some of today's posts now.

Hope your all ok.

csn.xxx

I'm going to head off now, sorry for being such a light-weight recently! :((

Going to try to watch the cycling thing upstairs!

Night all!

JG x

CSN, just caught your news, I hope everything is OK for you all! xxxx

JG x

CSN - best place - at least she is being monitored. Hope all OK.

Watching that too JG - waiting to eat!!!

Beez xx