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About now then!

tip-toes away!

Pen xx

Hi Chris, lots of rain here today too.

csn. xx

Chris, sounds like a lovely leaving party for Jonny.

Hi Pen.

csn. xx

Shhhhh!! Yeay Jonny!!

Hope you've had a fantastic gentleman's lunch and enjoy the team do..........oh just about NOW!!

Just remember, you've all got to be up and entertaining at 6.30am tomorrow!

We'll be there...........with tissues!

Sezza xxx

Hi csn, how's the foot?

Hi Sezza! Indeed, tissues at the ready. Jonny will be sorely missed.

Pen xx

CLP, you sneaky peek!! lol

Let's hope lunch was fantastic, and that lunch turns into High Tea, dinner and supper all rolled into one amazing trip down memory lane for you, Jonny and the team.

Plink Plink fizz for Friday breakfast ....!?!?!

Deevs
x

oh maaaaan

so to be a fly on the wall wherever you are heading/at - even a fly will be sobbing I reckon - I can just picture little jonnys face when the gang arrive - bless, he will be missed sooooo sooooo much, I will have tissues at the ready in the morning.

nothing else to add actually, I'm lost for words - God help me if CLP ever goes.....

debs
x

Hello everyone!

Aww... what a LOVELY surprise that Mr. Chris has set up for Jonny. We'll REALLY miss him - I'm sure my eyes will leak a bit tomorrow...

But - to paraphrase Edward Tattsyrup from the League of Gentlemen... "Don't worry Chris... he won't get far...!"

(By that, I mean I'm sure he'll stay in touch, rather than Chris catching and cooking him...)

Keep smiling!

Roo xxx

LOL Roo - having enjoyed a Jonny Huggle on a couple of occassions, I can honestly vouch that if he was caught and cooked, there's ain't a lorra meat on 'im!

Lovely and tall tho .... hmmmm!

;-)

Deevs
x

Hello bloggers,
just moved back from overseas working after 4 years to find CLP on brekky radio not drivetime!! One of the things I missed most was radio 2 and especially CLP. So pleased to see the blog is still going though, I never contributed but always lurked and I recognise a few names from back then. I'm a lot braver (is that a word?) now so I just wanted to say Hello as I have returned to an area I'm not familiar with and my 'real life' social scene is non existant at the moment, hopefully that will change soon and I would love to join one of your meets if thats possible,
Bella x

Evening all,

Well I would think Johnny is well over the surprise! I doubt they are all on their way home though. ;-)

I am looking forward to show in the morning even if it will be tinged with sadness. I would expect though that Chris will turn the show into some kind of celebration to mark the passing of the one and only Johnny Saunders! Good luck to him for his future, I am sure he will make the odd cameo appearance on the show, probably when we least expect it......

Thanks for all of the warmth in your posts in the last blog. I do not feel special only a little honoured to do the job I do. These last 3 days have been fantastic, eventually, after I got through the emotions I did not even realise that I was holding in. Still I feel in a better place today than I have been in ages.

Keep smiling

Keith
x-x-x

Evening each

Looking forward to hearing all about the surprise party tomorrow morning Chris. I get to listen till 8 as I'm driving over that bridge.

Just home from a faffing about day and need to catch up - but will I stay awake long enough? We'll see.

xxxxx

Yes, still awake.

Keith, I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Hallo Bella - Scottish blog meet is scheduled for August, would be lovely to see you there.

xxxxx

Annie, you're having a late night. xx

Keith, glad things are better for you today.

Pen, thank you. I am following doctors instructions but think it might take a while before my foot is better and I can walk properly again. xx

Bella, hello and welcome.

csn. xx

CSN - a very late night for me! but just cba to get out of this chair and go to bed. I really must, though, as am looking after the 1yr old and 6yr old tomorrow, then home to iron clothes and pack them for Arran on Saturday.

xxxxx

Annie, sounds like you have a very busy day tomorrow with little ones. Enjoy your trip to Arran.

I have little grandson coming to look after his nanny tomorrow afternoon.

csn. xx

Night Annie and everyone.

I am still waiting for Mr CSN to get home from work, been a very long day for him.

Sleep well and take care.

Lots of love to you all.

csn. xx

Annie, Arran, so jealous ! travelled around the island so many times over the years! Remember particularly Lochranza, we bought a wee jack russell pup there from the kennels belonging to the castle there? Called the little pooch Ranza and had her for nigh on 15 years! they say Arran is Scotland in miniature? hope you enjoy and say help from me!

Jo xx

Actually meant say hello from me ! Predicative text! However help may be more appropriate.... Had plenty of nights in local bars where help may have been more appropriate! Lol!

Morning all! listening to the show, sounds fun already, happy bouncy tunes on, cant wait for all request Jonny at 8!

Hello Bella! Stick around :-)

Must remember to buy lotto ticket on account of getting all bloggers to drive and dine!

Right back in a bit
debs
x

Hello all

why did I chose to become a bean counter? silly work loads and hard work, can I win the lottery now please?

hope you all have a good weekend, I'm running 10k for cancer reserach tomorrow, (did I mention that already) and looking at the weather I think I may need my wellies!

Baggy

Morning Debs and everyone.

Chris and Jonny, great show.

csn. xx

Good morning all,

Raining down here on the south coast at the moment ,they have said it's going to get better .

Jonny ,Well here we are on your last day ,how are feeling I wonder ???
Hope thatyouhad a great get together with Chris and the team yesterdayand that there is no sore heads this morning ,doesn't sound like it .

No turning back now Jonny,so here is wishing you all the very best in all that you do in the future and It's been a real pleasure listening to you on the show and laughed at all your antics with Chris on the sporty things .
Take care my friend ,I wish you ...Health ...Wealth ...and happiness .

Bids.xxx.

Well if there wasn't any tears ,there will be now.

Bids.xxx.

Bids, I agree. That song bought tears to my eyes.

Hi Baggy.

csn. xx

Hello Jonny, I hope you read this blog to see how much you mean to us and will be very very much missed. I love the way you get the sport wrong, your antics on the sporting challenges, that CLP always takes the mikey out of you and you are always good natured about it. Aww and not seeing you at CiN - maybe you could pop in specially to see us? I'll write a note for your head teacher!

I hope you are enjoying your last show - they have certainly got some great surprises for you havent they :-)

bon chance mon amie
debs
x

Good morning Debs ,Baggy ,csn ,didnt see you all there .

Bids.xxx.

Not really here .... but just wanted to say Bon Voyage Jonny and the very best of luck in your new career.

As a school governor, I know just how influential a good teacher can be on the lives of the pupils they teach. Never lose your sense of fun because that will make your teaching so accessible to the fortunate children who will be in your classes over the years to come.

Best of luck and enjoy the rest of your day.

Crumpy xx

PS - hi to all peeps :o)

Good morning everyone,

We are not allowed a radio on in the office but I have sneakily got the show playing on my computer, and I'm so glad I have as I just heard Jonny's song, it was fantastic. Unfortunately my boss has just walked in so I'll be back later!!

X

Gail.

Morning

Just wanted to say "Good luck Jonny!" He will be sorely missed. Boo hoo....

Jo,H

Good Morning all

Sorry for the long-time-no-blog but had to pop in today of all days, to wish the lovely Jonny all the best, you will be missed so much. And thanks to Chris and the team for making the show such a celebration, although there have been a lot of tears too.

Your farewell message is lovely - its obvious that Chris hasn't watched it yet!

Bye for now, I'm sure we'll hear from you again - how sorry am I that I was too shy to get a JS hug at CiN?!?!

Take care and love to all bloggers
Ann xxx

Boss is away back to his office, I'm really enjoying the show this morning, will need to stop listening at 9 as that's when my colleague starts::((

My favourite Jonny moment was the Trapese (sp) Sporting Challenge, when I watch that the tears stream down my face, it was hilarious.

Have a good day and a great weekend everyone.

X

Gail.

I'm back, sorry for hogging the blog but I have just watched Jonny's video and I think he stole a plant from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ!!

Morning all!

Am really enjoying the show today, albeit sad that Jonny's leaving, but what fab music. Secretly I prefer more music than things like head to headlines and paper reviews.

Good luck Jonny, you will be sorely missed, and it would be great to see you back in the school holidays.

Pen, from soggy Surrey! xx

Hi Pen, pouring down here too.

I don't want this show to end.

Will miss you Jonny. xx

csn. xx

Morning All,

Raining here too :(

I tuned in a 7 this morning and have only missed little bits walking to the car etc, but what a fab show. Loved the Beverly Craven tribute.

Johnny really is a legend, all the very best mate xx

Happy Friday everyone.

AliB
xx

I've now completely lost it!

xx

Oh dear, crying now and I have to go out soon - I'll blame the rain...

Me too.

xxxx

I really am not one for tears, but I've just had to get my hankey out of my pocket and dab my eyes! Seriously!!! I lost it when they lost it.

God bless you Johnny Saunders

AliB
xx

Oh maaaaan
What a show! I lost it at the point that Father Brian nearly did and have just stopped snivelling, there was a lot of love going on in that room. Hopefully there will be photos :-)

Right, best get on...
debs
x

Pee ess - there are photos under Jonny's video - CLP in bits too!
Bless
{{{{{{{ hugs CLP }}}}}}}

debs
x

Hello CEBlog friends :)


What a fabulous farewell for the peerless Jonny Saunders. *sniff*



Katy
xxx

Awww very fitting send off - I lost it too with Fr. Brian what a perfect tribute from him.

Jonny I love you dearly and will really miss you xx It warms my heart to think of all the children who will be inspired by your teachings. Good luck Jonny, take care xx Enjoy Westlife!

Beverley Craven - what a performance, brilliant!

Hiya Crumpy - well said xx

Annie - have a fabulous time in Arran xx Don't spend too much in Arran Aromatics ;o) xx

Hello Bella xx

Keith - it takes a special person to do what you do xx

Glorious sunshine here today.

Take care folks and have a good weekend.

Mary xx

What a brilliant, happy and simply the bestest show I have heard in yonks! Fabulous! You are clearly loved Jonny, good luck to you with knobs on. Chris - simply the best. Thank you for putting me in such a happy mood. What a team. The world is a better place. Much love Miranda.xxx

Morning all

Sorry not been around much, but been very busy. I had to come and say what a great show this morning, especially Beverley Craven's song.

All the best Jonny, at least no-one will make you wear Lycra suits in your new job!

Fortuitously I'm at home today as the GD has chickenpox, poor v spotty girl, so I got to hear the whole show.

Welcome Bella - if you're on FB look for clp bloggers and there's info about blog meets on there.

Cheers

A

Good Morning CE & Everyone and most of all Jonny.

Sunshine & rain alternatively here on the Wirral peninsula.

Very best wishes for your new career Jonny. Your future pupils (and their parents) are very lucky indeed.

You will be missed on the breakie show and I loved the sporting challenges. YOU WON THE FIRST SERIES!!!

All the best

MM xxx

PS Off to the vet for Tom's booster>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Re the topic title... it might be 'pouring down in London'.........

......but it's nice and sunny up here in Scotland!!!! :o))

Just popped on to say goodbye and best wishes to the adorable Jonny Saunders, who will just make the most amazing teacher and his kids will think it's cool having an English teacher who was once 'that nice sports bloke from Radio 2'

I loved hearing what Father brian had written especially for Jonny's departure, and the way he said Jonny has the ability to correct, without any resentment and I guess this is quite apt for a teacher! I'd love to have had Jonny as my teacher!

Jonny, you've been a lot of fun on the radio and you'll make a fab teacher! You won't have to get up at 4am every day and will have a quarter of the year as holiday!!

Best wishes and enjoy your summer holiday!

xx

Morning All,

What a brilliant show, well done Chris and team for such a splendid send off.

Jonny I will miss you! Why didn't I have English teachers like you when I was at school?

Must go and compose myself!

madchick x

I heard some of the show this morning and it was excellent. Did they play To Sir With Love? And if not, why not?

I'm going to miss Jonny. He's such a great part of the team. I had the opportunity to get hold of him and give him a squeeze at the Show in a Field last year. Poor chap - he must have been absolutely terrified, but he seemed to cope well.

I'm so impressed that he's going into teaching. It's got to be one of the toughest jobs going. It's certainly the most important. I seem to remember years ago that Zoe Ball was thinking of leaving the public eye to go into teaching as well but I guess she changed her mind.

Good luck Jonny.

Love Barmy xx

Cheerybob, Johnny, the show wont be the same without you. Good luck in your new career. English teacher, eh? I have an old copy of 'Cider With Rosie' you can have, if it's any help. ;0)

Hiya all

Am listening to the show again as I missed the last 45 mins this morning

It's just coming up to "that song" again - this morning I thought Lynne's travel report was going to be a list of all the people who had crashed this morning because they were trying to drive while the tears flooded down their faces!

At least that was me!

So much love on the show this morning. Made me laugh and cry and feel part of the whole thing

Good luck Jonny. We'll miss you! x x x

Sezza xxx

Jumped over the fence from the ST blog to say hello to all and wish Jonny all the best for the future. Only heard a bit of the show this morning but the testimonies had me in tears on the way to work. Not a good look.

Have heard Vassos on 5live and while it will be a different dynamic than we are used to with Jonny, I'm sure he'll be great in his own way.

Have a great weekend!

Mo x

Hello,

Followed Mo over from next door because I thought you might require reinforcements on the tissues front.

Good Bye to the super Mr Saunders. Such a lovely guy. Our loss is very much the teaching profession's gain. The teacher who was supposed to be teaching our Big Girl's class in September is leaving her school. When I told her this the Big Girl told me Johnny is going to be her new teacher. Wouldn't that be lovely.

xxxxx

Hi All

Just wanted to add my tuppence worth re the departure of the lovely Johnny Saunders. I'm disappointed that I didn't get the chance to meet him at the CiN telethon last year - he walked past me in the corridor in a bit of a rush, and my impression of him was that he was very tall!

Loved the bits of the show I heard this morning - Beverley Craven is one of my favourite artists too and her song brought tears to my eyes. I start work at 9.30 - usually I'm in and at my desk before then, but today I was sitting in my car in the car park to hear the end of the show. Father Brian's words were very moving, and I felt quite choked when everybody was saying goodbye.

Johnny will be sorely missed - Vassos has some big shoes to fill.

Deebee ~X~

Hello

I've followed Mo, Julia and Deebee over the fence to add my best wishes to Jonny in his new career. I couldn't hear all the show this morning, so will catch up on the ithingy tonight - with some tissues nearby!

Just pooping by from next door to wish Jonny well in his new career - Jonny you're going to be just great as a teacher and I admire you for following your dream. I'll miss you in the morning, especially your delivery of the Top Tenuous - if I've gotten to work early, I have been known to wait in my car 'til I've heard the TT all the way through. Father Brian's words moved me to tears this morning - it was the loveliest Pause for Thought ever. All the very best Jonny. May your new career be everything you want it to be and more.

xx

Ok, so O listened to the end of the show, had a weep at the lovely Father Brian, calmed myself down - then went back and watched Jonny's farewell message!

Now I'm all in bits again! (And the photos of a very red-eyed, weepy looking Christoff made me smile and cry too!)

Lucky, lucky school and children that get Jonny Saunders as a teacher!

Sezza xxx

Just had to pop in and say goodbye and good luck to Jonny as well - you'll be missed!!

Hello all!

How is everybody??

ebx

Hello again and thank you all for the welcomes.
Blubbed over the show this morning, aaawww just as I get back Jonny goes!!
Had quite an adventure today - went in a supermarket for the first time since I got back, there seem to be so many more products compared to only 4 years ago. Does anyone really need a choice of 50 different 'cook-in' sauces and half a dozen shades of white tiolet rolls, not to mention every colour of the rainbow as well!! Sorry didn't mean to rant. I won't even start on the car park standard of driving - scary!!
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ now and wine open, I feel safe now lol
love bella

Bye bye Jonny. As others have said you will be an amazing teacher.

Luckily I had just parked in the car park a few moment before Beverley Craven came on. I adore that song but the new words were so wonderful and I couldn't stop the tears. Had to stay in the car far longer than normal to compose myself to go to work.

Will have to listen again for the last hour with a box of hankies to the ready. I too missed seeing Jonny at CiN last year and now I have missed my chance.

Good luck and try and pop back with those lovely dulcet tones every once in a while to keep CE and Mo Stu in check!

Susan xx

Hi everyone,
Evening all!
I only just caught first hour of the show this morning, and have had to listen to the rest on i player, OMG how lovely was that? So so many times I just couldn't hold it together!! O.H is asking - "what are you listening to? (ps we don't share the same taste in radio waves Lol) I reply "chris Evans breakfast show" I daren't repeat the response !!! I loved every minute and I just hope Jonny will be really happy in his new role. What a way to go..............happy Friday and weekend everyone xxx

Well... I managed to keep it together until Father Brian's wonderful words and Chris's playing of "Nobody Does it Better" and then I blubbed like a girl...! Oh - hang on... I AM a girl...!!! ;-) Jasper-dog was very embarrassed and kept his head down in case any of his doggy mates saw him with me... But I don't care: Bye-bye Jonny! We'll miss you - thanks for all the laughs, the sport, and all the good-natured acceptance of Chris's Jonny-baiting!

Top show this morning, despite the bittersweet circumstances. x

Baggy - GOOD LUCK in the Race for Life this weekend! Jasper and I have sent a few quid in your direction - just sorry it couldn't be more. It's such a worthy cause; my mum has had breast cancer twice :-( and so I know just how important the money raised in the Race for Life is and how much of a genuine difference it can make to lives. Jasper and I did the Race for Life a few years ago - somewhere on his blog there's a photo of him looking all smug and wearing his race-finisher's medal!

Lots of luck also to the other runners.

Hope everyone has a top weekend!

Keep smiling!

Roo and Jasper xxx

Just thought I am doing a 10K midnight walk tomorrow in aid of the local hospice's 25th anniversary celebrations. Did it last year with my shingles - so where did that year go to eh?
Please keep things crossed for decent weather and hope to catch you on the other side of it.

It's going to be hopeless with the page fiasco on the blog for two whole weeks!

Happy FNWC and cheers to Jonny Saunders xx

Sus xx

Evening each

Heard some of the show this morning and didn't Chris do Jonny proud? What a lot of thought and effort went into providing Jonny with a great send-off.

Right, done the ironing. Still got the case to get from on top of the wardrobe. Got the suncream, midgie spray, chargers for Kindle and phone. Have I forgotten anything?

xxxxxx

Just watched Jonny's video and seen the photos. Aww,,, bless.

xxxxx

Just poured a wee glass of red so I think I'll talk to myself for a bit.

Joran - yes, you're right - Arran is supposed to be Scotland in miniature - and has runrigs - can't quite remember what they are but they are definitely there on Arran.

Baggy and Susan - good luck, hope the weather is good to you.

xxxxxxx

Mary - How did you know I'd be in Arran Aromatics with a basket on my arm? Any orders? Or Arran cheese? Order now and I'll bring them with me in August. If I remember rightly, there's also a rather lovely chocolate shop there too.

Annie, I'm here, talk to me!

Susan, Good luck with your walk

Baggy, Good luck with your run

All way too engergetic for me!

Mr Sezza and I are off into the big city tomorrow. For his birthday, friends bought him a night in a hotel and a thames river Boat trip! I thought I'd better go along to keep make sure he doesn't get into trouble!

Even better, they are having the boys for the night so a proper treat!

Annie, Arran Aromatics sounds like a lovely place to pick up a few treats!

Sezza xxx

Add your commentHallo Sezza - nice to see you.

Have a lovely time tomorrow. I loved the Thames river cruise Deevs organised for me and Beez at our London meet.

Yes, Arran Aromatics is lovely - do you need a candle, soap, smelly stuff??

xxxxxx

Always "need" candles and smelly stuff Annie!! Never use soap though - pheweeee!

I'm just thinking that actually i don't need to take any shower gel or atuff with me - they always have nice bits in the hotel

Was just looking up ghost walks for tomorrow evening. If the weathers nice we might join one around the West End

Whereabouts are you staying?

Sezza xxx

NEW BLOG!

I was just going to say that Penny! ;-)

Wasn't expecting that today.

I'll go reading it now

xxxx