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Morning Chris

I only hope for your sake Yog turns up - he stood Mr Mayo up not so long ago. Good luck, and don't be shy to ask "those" questions - what's the worst that can happen?!?

Enjoyed what I heard of Stephen (with a ph) Merchant this morning. A very very clever man - I'd love to have a smidge of his writing talent.

Alone in the office today - currently enjoying the new Bob Geldof album and counting down the minutes to 5pm.

Happy Friday!

Deevs
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Morning CLP and everyone!

Got the day off and just popped in here before things get busy, only to find CLP here on his own...

Loved SM this morning and now listening to Leyla on Ken's show, it'll be a struggle to get out of here on time.

Love and hugs to everyone, I don't blog often these days but I do pop in and lurk, like so many others.

Have a lovely weekend - mine started at 6.30 this morning!
Cheers
Ann xxx :-)

Hello Deevs!

Morning CLP (and ladies)

can I say I'm reading fruitcake and have got to the bit where he had the sat show on R2, thats when I first started to really like you and we first spoke (I had something to celebrate and called you and spoke to you live on air), but funillily enough that didn't make the book :-)

baggy

Big Chief CLP,

I dare you, nay double-dare you, to ask his opinion on Frankie Boyle's sketches of George - is he up for the critics as well as the fame??

DtM

Less seriously though, HAPPY FRIDAY everyone . . . . !!!!!!!

xx

Hi Chris: thank you for today's show - an absolute belter! Stephen Merchant is so clever, so quick-thinking, and seems to be such a nice guy. I loved how he answered some of the questions you are going to put to Mr Michael!

Annie: hiya, nice to see you.

Cheryl: have been reading about your healthy eating - I am seriously considering adopting some of it. Especially, the suggestion from Gingembre that we should have fish & chips once a week to stay healthy!

C xx

Hello CLP & Everyone.

The first time I watched The Office which was co-written by Stephen Merchant I didn't get it at all and wondered why it was supposed to be funny. The second time I understood that is exactly what life was like when I worked in an office and I thought it was very funny. He's very clever.

Chris-you have to say to George "Listen George, you gotta have faith, I'm your man" and ask him those questions. And please advise George to get a chauffeur, someone like Marky Mark.

Off to the shops>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

PS Another springlike day here in Wirral!

Chrissie - if you need any tips, feel free to email me. I'm deadly serious about this nutritionist malarkey so want to know if my tips and ideas work! lol

Annie - drop by more often rather than lurk! And that goes for all you other lurkers out there ....! ;-)

Just went for a walk out to reception as I'm stiffening up a bit after yoga.

Is it home time yet!?!?

Deevs
x

Greetings CLP, Gree... tings CLP & ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP - Yes The Merchant most funny... sure wouldn't 'ave trouble shifting the merchadise with 'im on board the merchant ship of comedy!!!!!!!!!

As for The Micheal.... A don't like 'im after 'e took the micheal with me literally!!!!!!!
A remember waiting outside R2 when 'e was on The Drivetime Gig with yer CLP... A wanted 'im ter sign 'is album, that's my album, that 'ave 'ad for over ten years... And after standing in the freezing cold for the best part of 2 'ours 'e called the 10 of us outside R2 'all e-bay merchants!!!!'

From that moment on i've never played 'is album since... as a felt VERY offended... me e-bay... not me!!!!!!
In fact ave never ever traded on e-bay ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If The Micheal 'ad singed that album a would 'ave forgave 'im for 'is toilet trouble & put the album at the top of me CD collection & NEVER sold it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shaemr eally as a ALWAYS remember watching The Micheal doing a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Sessions Gig on tv for The Beeb.... And it was amazing... 'is voice just amazing live!!!!!!!!

Suppose The Micheal could ave been 'aving an off day when 'e called me an e-bay merchant... But 'e seems ter 'ave many off days (not singing wise) (it's when 'e ain't singing 'e seems ter get inter trouble)... And the way 'e said it to us smiling & with sarcasim.... A lesson for all celebs that it's all part of the job... It comes with the MEGA wages & the fame that yer fans will want yer 'graph!!!!!!!

A lesson a will remember for sure if ever a became famous (not that ave got enough talent for that ter 'appen) BUT... A lesson that will stay with me!!!!!!!!

Of course if say yer were pumping at the gym or running on the treadmill.... And some idiot stuck an 'graph book under yer nose with me sweat dripping onter it... then a wouldn't sign but i'd politely say with a smile in 'alf an 'our when ave finished i'll sign for you... But when yerv just come out of R2 after doing an interview.... Course i'd sign & pose for photos to make me fans 'appy.... After all they pay my wages & without them i'd be NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

INDEED right now a am NOTHING.... In fact if someone could sell a Bingo Star blog on e-bay..... A for one would be MIGHTY proud thatta Bingo Star Blog could actually getta sale on e-bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My message ter The Micheal.... stop taking The Micheal!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye!

Morning all

Have sent the prize winning GD to school this morning for her first proper school photo! (not dressed as a ladybird today) Shame really.

Chrissie - I used to train at the gym with someone who said the same, not fish & chips necessarily but that your system needed a kick start at least once a week, so that you keep the metabolism high enough to continue the weight loss.

We will need to ask our trained nutritionist once she's qualified if that's true!

A

PS A also think it's a bit vain of The Micheal>>> Crashing 'is car inter Snappy Snaps photography shop in the middle of the DAMN IT night.... If a was a world famous singer.... I'd at least wait until they open in the morning.... And postion me car neatly outside not through the DAMN IT window!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am only trying ter offer good advice for yer 'ere Micky lad!!!!!!!

Bye!

Bingo: just read your post, and I can well understand that you were offended, and hurt that George Michael could be so rude to you, and the other people waiting outside R2. Now, I wasn't there of course, and this is only a guess, but I would have thought that the chances of George Michael being able to make a rational decision then would have been very slim. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of GM's music. And, he was quite brilliant when he did Extras with Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais, but thinking clearly has not been one of his biggest strengths for a very long time.

I absolutely understand that you are completely "off" him - it's fans like you he needs now, and hopefully this time he will have learned his lesson.

Love, Chrissie xx

P.S. Bingo, when you ARE famous one day, I'll be very proud to tell people that you are a friend of mine, and a great guy!

LOL Andy!

I don't believe in the word "diet". My mantra is everything in moderation and being sensible.

Lost another 2lb this morning - so that's 9lb in total now so must be doing something right!

Deevs
x

Andy: hiya - I did mean to say how lovely that was that your daughter won first prize for her outfit! And, yes, although I was saying that a wee bit tongue in cheek about the fish & chips, I have been told this also. What Gingembre said is true, you've got to keep the body well fuelled and functioning properly.

C xx

Just thinking about Gingembre's comment about having a day when you eat the 'naughtier' foods ....... when the divine Gary Barlow was on CLP's show recently he was talking about how he'd lost weight and that in order to stay motivated he used to have a day off on a Saturday and would eat whatever he wanted. Over time he found that he wanted to eat the 'bad stuff' less and less but still ate it on just one day. It's a good theory and it certainly works for him.

Now, if I could just find my motivation and mojo I'd do exactly the same - I know I had them once but I can't remember where I put them!!

Chrissie - yes, the flat has now been cleaned to within an inch of its life and woe betide anyone who puts a thing out of place over the next two days! Normal service will resume at 4pm on Sunday when the guests have gone!

jillygoat x

Cheryl: well done - yes, you are definitely doing something right!

Work calls, so I really must get back to it - will have a wee look in later in the afternoon!

C xx

Say something Baggy ..... x

Baggy - were you trying to tell us a secret?

sorry, I was going to say something and then thought better off it, so deleted the comment

Awww c'mon Baggles. Spill .....

Meant to say sorry about your job too. How much longer have you got there?

If its any consolation, Nic was only out of work for February before he found his job (or his job found him!)

Deevs
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Deev, it would have been rude and unnecersary and thats not really my style, I'm just tired and misreable at the moment

Have a great weekend yourself Christoph :) SM was good this morning, well the bits that I heard.

The sun has got its hat on in Kent now - hooray. Only an hour and a quarter then I am out of here for the weekend; after a visit to the bottom slapping shop first.

AnnieO, Nice to read you xx Don't be a stranger.

Hi to DtM as well xx

I've been struggling with a EU budget this morning and trying to work out the conversation rates. Think I've cracked it now, but I do wish I'd listened more in my maths class ;)

AliB
xx

Keep meaning to say that the jacket spud, cheese, beans, cheese combo was tried last night and it was lush :) Thanks xx

Hi Ali
Good afternoon and good evening,
DtM x

Good afternoon everyone from a very grey, but mild Ayrshire.

I have just been lurking mostly this week as I haven't really had anything to say.

Going to neighbours/friends for dinner tomorrow night, we were supposed to go last Saturday but David was called out to grit at the last minute so we had to cancel, he is on rest this week so we are safe!

Good luck tomorrow Mary!

Hope everyone else has a good weekend.

X

Gail.

Hello everyone,

I've crept in to wish everyone a very happy weekend. I'm working in Ipswich today & looking out of the window it's wall-to-wall blue sky & sunshine.............makes you feel grateful for all that you have and I'm going to do it, can't resist .............

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

there, I've done it - I'll crawl back on my box now.

Have a good one!

CG xx

* or even IN my box - doh! x

CG - say Hi to Ipswich for me! Worked in Hadleigh and Gt Blakenham in the not so distant past ...... x

Will do Deevs - mouthing it out of the window now .............. :-)

Hello

Beautiful sunny afternoon here too.

Gail, have a lovely evening tomorrow.

Off to do a bit of shopping with lovely daughter.

csn. xx

Afternoon each

You have a good weekend too Chris. Will be watching tonight and I must remember to set the alarm on Monday - I do like George Michael, daft as he is.

Well, the sun eventually came out and I got to use my new pegs.

Had a lovely chat with a friend this morning and we were lamenting the death of the FNWC. Will anyone be here tonight I ask myself? Don't know I answer myself. Would be good though, I said.

Back later when I've caught up

xxxxx

Right, I've got to the bottom.

Nice to see you Dan and Annie. Was just wondering this morning where Clodagh had got to.

Deevs - I need your healthy eating plan.

Hallo to everyone else.

xxxxx

Annie - behave woman - there's nowt of you! I might take you under my wing when I'm studying, given that you're a grass-muncher!!

;-)

Deevs
x

Deevs - I used to be a pear, now I'm an apple. Something must be done.

xxxxx

Hiya

Annie, I think I was turning into and apple pudding not just an apple but as I've lost 2lbs this week I'll happily join you in FNWC!

Looks like the fish and chips worked!

Gotta go do a taxi run in the sun so will be back later

Sezza xx

Hello all

Been to the Doctors and Chicken Pox has been confirmed :-(.

Off to catch up, will be back soon

kks
xxxx

Chris

Thanks for yet another entertaining and insightful blog.

We really don't deserve you!

By the way what is a "big" question for George Michael?

He's hardly one of the great thinkers of our time, is he?

K - poor you, hope you feel better soon and remember not to scratch.

Sezza, see you later at the bar.

xxxxx

Concerned_Licence_Payer

Isn't it obvious what the BIG question is for Yog? .......

"What on earth has happened to Andrew Ridgeley?"

That'd be top of my list!


Hi Sezza x





KandKs - you're gonna need an ocean, of calamine lotion ...... hope you feel betterererer soon, and go to bed in mittens so you catch itchy scratch scratch in the night!

Deevs
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KandKs, :-( take care won't you.

Deevs, I thought it would be have you still got the T-Shirts!

So, should anyone require a Friday evening smirk, I'm just off to an extra Jazzercise class. This is a "toning" session called Ballet Body!!!!

Am sure I'll look like Natalie Portman by bedtime!!

Although I might need that drink! Annie, Get mine in, I'll get you one later!

Swan Like Sezza xxx

Back again after the busy-ness: GP/hairdressers = most of the day?!

Thanks for the 'hellos' folks, thats given me a lovely little glow that's got nothing to do with hormones or a cheeky chards, yet :-)

Deevs, here's another Annie Apple for you to advise - GP gave me a firm scolding earlier: "deal with the things you *can* deal with, like your weight and fitness..." wise words indeed, ouch. If jillygoat and I can locate our mojos, can we join bAnnieG as your guineapigs?? Over the years I've tried so many diets and eating plans and I always revert back to my old (bad) habits... I heard Gary B talking about his day off and that did seem to work for him, I guess that's the key: make sustainable changes. See I can write it down, next step is to do it.

Anyway, enough of that for now: it's Friday, the sun's still shining and I've got a new hat that will flatten the lovely hairdo, ah well!

Love to all and gallons of calamine to KandKs.

Ann xxx

Sezza - not a Friday eveing smirk to be seen here, am full of admiration for the toning class. Let us know how it goes.

A

'evening' even...

CLP loved what I heard of the show this morning, have a good weekend

Deevs - How is the Gedoff album? Well done on the weight loss
Ann - hello
Baggy - I have yet to start fruitcake are you enjoying??
DtM - he he he at your double dare to CLP
MM - ha ha ha ha ha at you suggesting that Chris says - Listen George, you gotta have faith, I'm your man
BINGO - you are a star as often hear your name on the traffic reports
jillygoat - when you are looking for that mojo and motivation will you kindly look for mine as I so deparately need to loose weight but just crave rubbish
CG - I should be at Uni in Ipswich on tuesday
Annie - first sign of madness talking to yourself
Sezza - well done on your weight loss
csn - hope you had a lovely time shopping

kks
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Talk of Apples I am turning into a watermelon!!!!!

kks

Apologies again for the absence...

KandKs, sounds nasty, hope you're soon on the mend!

I've only caught up with today's blog, sorry, so if I've missed anyone needing hugs, here's one from me {{{{Hugs}}}

Glass of wine, anyone?

JG x

Hi all

I'm back (I know, you didn't notice I'd gone), please forgive the absence I have a self penned note....

I wish I could have heard more of the show this morning, I was enjoying listening to SM. I'm sorry GM fans, I am not really looking forward to Monday - for one thing it's MONDAY and I couldn't give a flying watsit what GM has to say for himself.

I have been lurking and as usual there are (((((((hugs)))))))) available for everybody who needs them (at a distance in the case of KKs - I've had chickenpox and it's not nice).


Back later with glass in hand for FNWC - I hope there will be a few peeps around too Annie.

mtd ffb xxx

Oooh I didn't realise SM was on the One Show as well - double SM cooool.

mtd ffb xxx

And scotch eggs mtd - yukky.

xxxx

I like the idea of a runny middle in a scotch egg. I like runny eggs.

mtd ffb xxx

Really enjoyed the One Show tonight.

Right, who's in the pub? Merlot needs to be poured.

xxxxx

Lady Chards roporting in for duty!
Cheers Annie and Mtd!

Determined to keep my eye on the time and go and look for the space station in a min or two according to our local news - time for coat - BRB

debs
x

Howdedoody Debs and cheers me dear.

Space station? Will I see it in Fife?

xxxxx

Just had a look on Google Debs and I think its bypassing Scotland - unless I've been looking at something else entirely.

xxxx

I'm in the pub...

Only do eggs mixed, like scrambled or omelette!!

I saw it the other night Debs....

JG x

Cheers JG.

Scrambled, with grated cheese - yummy.

xxxxx

mines a diet coke please and i promise not to cough or sneeze or any of you

kks

Howdedoody Annie - well I think I saw it - very bright thing moving very quickly actually - planes have red lights underneath dont they? - wheres the fairy/Seza when you need her hey!

I only knew it was flying over between 7.38-7.40pm south to west cos the weather man said ont news locally this evening - other wise I dont have a scooby about these things!

So another busy busy week, but still all good! My boss told me today that "you feel like part of the furniture - but in a good way" so i'm hoping thats positive! LOL

Right time to put dinns in the oven

back in a bit!
debs
x

K, would you please sit at the end of the bar - we love you dearly but we don't want your itchy bits.

xxxxx

Evening all

I'll have to refrain from the wine for the moment as still need to go out and shop! Glad I am not the only one who only has eggs if they are mixed up - cheers JG.

Right I know I was going to comment about something else but the brains gone again - so what's new I hear you shout.

Will catch up with a slurp later - behave in the hot tub while I'm out

Sus xx

Debs, that made me chuckle - now which bit of furniture are you?

xxxxx

Ohh KK forgot to say - poor poor you - I had chick pox when I was 20ish - nightmare - I feel your pain - but do not scratch! can you take anti-his-iy things to help???

Cumon JG - did I see it - did i - did i????

debs
x

Oh yes that was it KandK how rotten for you. I'm itchy for you just thinking about it. Hope you have the calamine?

Must go......

S

evening all, hope you're well?

Can I firstly point out that I'm not suggesting everyone has fish and chips every week however, my point was a little of what's not good for you in moderation aids and abets the body.

How are you all? I'm cream crackered after a hectic week and am looking forward to the weekend. My treat this week is a curry on Sat to celebrate my dad's 65th birthday.

Big tribute's look planned for Sunday at the Wolves/Spurs game in memory of Dean Richards and rightly so too. Graet player and a terrible loss to this world.

bonnet de douche

KWx

ha ha Annie - hmm - lets open that up to people on here who know me LOL!
:-)

debs
x

Chaise Longue - classy and refined?

Debs - a lovely comfy armchair which surrounds you with love. That's you.

Gingembre it's far too late to be giving us reasons for not having fish and chips every week.

Hi Suse.

xxxxx

cor its lonely down this end of the bar!!!

kks
xxxxxx

Tough K

xx

KW, I agree... a sad loss, so young too!!

Are you opening up that curry treat to everyone?

Debs, if it looked like a plane with Xenon (BMW) headlights, then YES!!! lol

JG x

Annie sob sob sob I am getting spottier by the minute and itchy itchy

xxxx

Oh, that sounded harsh - sorry K - but we really don't want your spots.

Shall I pass you a drink? Like in the westerns? A shot of redeye thrown down the bar?

xxxxx

JG - yep, table's booked for 8. We're meeting at 7.45 for a drink first.

Annie - wanna hear a secret? I had fish&chips for dinner tonight, it was lush and I'm stuffed. Don't tell anyone though please! Hehe

I'll chuck you some nuts K! Catch!!

Well, maybe more Chewbacca than Natalie Portman but the Ballet class was fun - or funny!

I'll have a chards if you're pouring Annie. Ta muchly

Sorry Ginge, didn't quite hear you then - more fish and chips you say!! ;-)

Debs, bright thing going across the night sky very quickly? Sounds like it could be the space station.

Did anyone see the picture a man took with his little camera and home telescope? You can see the space station and the shuttle!

Cheers!!

Sezza xxx

ready to catch me drink

I had beans on toast for dinner and they were yummy yummy

kks
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Yes! A result!! Nothing like fish and chips with salt and vinegar.

xxxxxx

K - I had a lovely dinner. Fresh tuna steak with new potatoes and a lemon and chilli dressing - a recipe from the bottom slapping book. Was yummy.

xxxxx

Is it too early to go to bed?

So what does everyone have planned for the weekend?

kks

You're not well K, so definitely not too early to go to bed. Look after yourself.

I'm having a long lie in the morning then having lunch with gorgeous daughter and the 2 oldest grandsons. Think son-in-law will be heading off to see Dunfermline getting thrashed.

xxxxx

Annie yummy yummy

Evening Allstars,

From what I've seen and read about George Michaels and speaking as a large fan (not obese, just large). I'm sure he'll be up for the toughest questions and will be the first to deride his actions and errors of late.
He's incredibly bright and wonderfully eloquent and is only going to disappointed if you don't go for it!
Why's he coming to you, eh? He knows he'll get a fair hearing and then some.
Good luck, I can't wait to hear it.
The goggle eyed freak (as Ricky Gervais - affectionately - calls him, is at least the equal to his writing Partner if not the better. If any of you need some nailed on quality comedy for a long trip. Download their podcasts. These broadcasts would nought without the twisted musings of K. Pilkington, but the real gold comes from Stephen Merchants dry asides and interruptions. They are properly funny. Oh, and very rude!

Another week whizzes by with no chance to read the blog and catch up, so I'll just say Hi to all and hope they you are all well.

Rips

x

KKs ...car MOT tomorrow...Will take Finlay out on Sunday, hopefully with MC...

JG x

Evening Rips

Are you in the pub or just passing through?

I agree with you about GM - he's honest, even though he's not very bright at times.

xxxxx

Right, caught up. Busy on here tonight, that makes a refreshing change.

Tonight in the toedipper house, we have eggs on toast - fried with a very runny middle (as long as I don't break it on the way into the pan.....).

Love fish and chips (had them on Monday this week). yuk to the salt and vinegar though, tommy k for me.

Glass of a very nice cabernet/merlot on the go at the moment (special offer at elh - 3 for 12 squid - better than buy 2 get one free). We bought loads a couple of weeks ago when I got a voucher for triple points - roll on the next elh holiday......

mtd ffb xxx

See!!! there were loads of posts while I was typing the last one.

JG, give MC a big hug, I will be thinking of her next week.

mtd ffb xxx

mtd - at the Anstruther fish restaurant (which, btw, is the best in Scotland) not only do we get salt and vinegar, but we get a slice of lemon. Excellent.

xxxxx

I have to say don't really like eggs unless they're in a cake!!

K, you tuck yourself up if you need to, poorly thing

JG, enjoy your outing with Finlay, Haven't "seen" MC for ages, hope she's ok

Mtd, was thinking of you today - have been chatting about cruise holidays. One of my ladies at work - 83 years young - has just flown off to Ecuador for a cruise including a trip to the Galapagos!

My weekend will be mostly shopping and washing and cleaning.............

Sezza xxx

Sezza, I did my cleaning, washing and shopping today. Was shattered. I really need to win the Lottery so I can employ a housekeeper.

xxxxx

Hi Sezza

I am very jealous of your lady, that one is definitely on the list of future cruises (when funds allow as those ones aren't cheap). I hope she has a wonderful time.

My weekend consists (as usual) of washing and cleaning - shopping is already done.

mtd ffb xxx

Mtd, in a bizarre twist, she's going as a companion to her niece! We have pointed out that it is usually nieces who accompany their maiden Aunts!!

I always try to get organised so i don't have to spend the weekend doing chore but there's always something

We are going to Mum and Dad's for lunch on Sunday so that's something good

xxx

Have been having email conversations with my brother about his wife's birthday present - he's absolutely rubbish at suggesting anything.

He's just told me they're going to London for the weekend and he's going to Covent Garden, to an art shop, because he wants to buy a particular pencil. Honest to god.......

xxxxx

Hiya Troops:

Annie, saw your comment earlier today regarding the FNWC, so thought I would make the effort to join in. I am here, with a CUP OF TEA, and that's the truth!

I have to work tomorrow - paperwork overload, and I have to get it under control.

kks: so sorry to hear about your chicken pox. I did have it, as a child, so have no recollection of it. MrS got it from our daughter about 15 years ago. I would say to you: don't try to fight it, listen to your body and if you need your bed, then embrace it! And, try not to scratch - easier said than done!

Lovely to see so many people here tonight - I'm hoping Maween will make an appearance!

C xx

Night all, sorry, light-weight!! I wish!!

JG x

Ah bless you Chrissie. So nice to see you here on a Friday night. But, really, a cup of tea????? What are you like?

What time will you be up in the morning? I'll give you a passing thought about 8 o'clock, when I'm back in bed with my tea and toast.

xxxxx

toast in bed annie

think of the crumbs !

Hi Annie: I know, from the sublime to the ridiculous - tea on a Friday night! I would like to be in the office for 10am and will work until it's all finished, probably 5pm or so, so it's full shift. I'll get up about 7.30, so that's a bit of a long lie!

JG: sorry I missed you! xx

Hi Chrissie - lovely to see you here, mind you I agree with Annie A Cup of Tea!!!! surely you have your friend Rose around somewhere....

mtd ffb xxx

Don't care redd - green tea and toast with apricot jam - in bed - with kindle - fabby.

xxxx

MTD - that made me chuckle. So you saw Mary's post on FB too?

Chrissie - 7.30 - ok - I'll be in the kitchen in my goonie, making my toast and tea.

xxxxx