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Hi Chris: I really do feel for Steve Jobs - what a difficult decision for him to make. I also hope he gets better - for all the money he may have, I'm sure what he would want, more than anything, is his health.

C xx

being that technologically prolific then diagnosis?.... i-strain
I believe he'd smile, wish him well.
matt

Good morning all,

Morning Chris ,yes it's sad when someone at the to like that has to leave a fantastic joblike that . But i bet when when he walked out of that door ,quite a lot of weight was lifted off his shoulders.
I too very much wish him alll the very best and hope he gets well soon.

Morning Crissie ,hope you're hard at it there at your desk ;)).

Rips ,lovely post,lots of feeling there ,I just hope that in time life will get better for the lady in question ,but I feel that she has that long struggle ahead of her first ,and is'nt it times like this that you feel so Bl**dy hopeless. And Yes Rips I will send that email.

Bids.xxx.

Morning Chris and all,

Such a shame for Steve Jobs, one’s health is so precious and even with all of his wealth it goes to show there really is still things money cannot buy. He has given this modern world so much has already booked his place in history!

I hope all of us are well? I am packed and ready for the off to Dublin for the rugby! I have to say I am looking forward to it like a kid at Christmas! LOL

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Hello CE & Everyone.

A nice sunny but cloudy day here today.

We certainly need people like Steve Jobs. Where would we b e without them, not on this blog for one thing. I do hope that he makes a full recovery.

I have a bit of a cold and so have been advised to take my emergency supply of antibiotics & steroids which I've started today. After what happened last time it has to be nipped in the bud just in case. I don't want that large oxygen mask again. Oh no!

MM xxx

hello all

sorry for not being around, new job has started and I'm not in a routine yet - this is a wonderful place to work - really pleased with the job move. PS - I can see the M4 from my window - junction 5, so give me a wave if you pass.

Rips - beautiful words, I've had a falling out with what was my best mate and have sent her a card in the post to try and make up - really hoping she talks to me this time.

maddy - stay well.

baggy

Hello each

Sad news indeed, I wish him well. As others have said, you can't buy your health, if only!

Maddy take care x

Sun rays now beaming down after such a dreadful start to the day.

Nothing much to report, except I have just stuffed a marrow!

Pen xx

Hi everyone:

Managed to have a wee catch-up:

CSN: how lovely the kitten was found - that's great news.

Rips: excellent post from you this morning. Honestly, I have so many people I should be contacting - really must do this.

Bids: yes, I have been at my desk, and working "reasonably" hard!

Maddy: take it easy, ok? Well done for nipping in the bud. xx

Baggy: hope your friend sees sense - life really is too short. Great to hear the new job is working out for you.

Pen: I can safely say that in 5 years of reading this blog (yes, five whole years!) I have never seen anyone say they have just stuffed a marrow - sounds a bit of a challenge!

C xx

Afternoon everyone

Sorry for my absinthe it has been horrendously busy here in ta pit. Wedding was lovely on Saturday just gone and I can say I was truly shattered on Sunday.

Been all over the place the last few days with trips to Brum Brum and flitting here and there. Doing a boot sale on Monday as it is bank holiday and 4 days at work before I breaks up for me jolly bobs.

Haven't caught up properly but I hope everyone is good and hope that those who are feeling under the weather feel better soon. Especially Mr Jobs who has battled his illnesses recently and I hope he makes a full recovery.

Take care bloggers

CB xx

Chrissie, lol!

OMG, five years!

Maybe I should be awarded a hat for being the first! No challenge whatsoever, we both love marrow but it can be rather boring on its own.

Hope the sorting out is going well. Have you been given a completion date?

Pen xx

Hello everyone!

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Hi Pen: yes, indeed, five years and counting!

Have just been "next door" and randomly have found one of the lovely KatyMac's hats - I hope she won't mind this being awarded to Pen, for the first ever CE Blog stuffed marrow:


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Well done Pen!

xx

p.s. perhaps it's just me, but I have never heard of a marrow being stuffed!

Hi Cheryl: you arrived just as I was "stealing" one of Katy's hats! Hope things are better for you - how's the back doing?

xx

Thanks Chrissie, I shall wear it with pride! xx

Hello again.

Just had a call from Bingo who's coming here for his dinner tonight. He wants something better than the frozen mushroom risotto I was going to shove in the microwave. So now it's steak (which was half price), mushrooms, egg, chips and half a tomato. Must say I am looking forward to it myself.

I've also had a call from the hospital to bring forward my outpatients appointment from next Thursday to tomorrow which I have a feeling is no coincidence. So I must say that I am feeling very safe.

MM xxx

Hi Chrissie!

The back is sort of getting better but still hurts in an ouch-twinge-sharpness kind of way! I had some Chiro on Monday and yesterday, which included manipulation (ouch!!), massage (nice and ouch, equally) and acupuncture (fantastically wonderfully lovely!). Back for more tomorrow.

Hope everyone in blogland is well. I'm now going to make a cake for my Nic as it's his birthday tomorrow.

Back later.

Deevs
x

Hmmmm .. steak! xxx

Hello lovely bloggers next door!

Sorry haven't visisitided for a while - hope I haven't missed any birthdays-
- and no probs Chrissie - please feel free to use any hats, cakes or general paraphernalia that I leave lying around .. ..

..although I ought to remember that it's Nic's tomorrow so may put something special in his cupcake. Now where's that cayenne ..... ?

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Pen: enjoy the hat - I have wanted one for ages, and you deserve it! Just to say, we have a definite move-in date of next Thursday, 1st September! I am hyper!

Maddy: you have no idea how much I would love to be having that meal tonight! Isn't that incredible about the hospital appointment?

Cheryl: good to hear from you - that's good to hear about all the treatment, and that it's working. And, happy baking!

Katy: thank you for understanding - I know I just sneaked in there and took a hat. xx Oooh, Nic is going to love your cupcake tomorrow!

C xx

Hello all.

Just been fighting with trolleys in the supermarket.

Chrissie, lovely hat. Not long till you move now. xx

Deevs, glad to hear the back is getting a bit better. xx

Marjie, enjoy your meal with Bingo. xx

Pen. stuffed marrow sounds good. xx

csn. xx

CSN: isn't it just the best fun, supermarket shopping? No, I agree, it's not!

Heading off now - Post Office and then home sweet home, thank goodness!

xx

CSN-I don't usually but today I took my scooter into the supermarket, it's amazing how people keep out of the way ha ha! I'm happy to report that I didn't knock anything off the shelves.

Chrissie-I know you've gone home but if you should read this later:
I hope everything runs smoothly for you with the moving, you must be so excited. Although you will miss your old house you will soon settle in and turn it into your own. As Lloyd Grossman used to say 'who would live in a house like this?' I don't know what he would make of me lol!

MM xxx

PS Why do they always say to grill steak for 5/7 mins. when it takes more like 35/37 mins? I know that the chefs like to do it rare but I don't like blood on my plate!

Hi Chris,

Steve Jobs has certainly changed my life and probably for the better, although, the CMM and the bank manager would beg to differ!
Best of luck to him.

Keith - Very jealous!

Bids, Bags and Chrissie - Hi and I hope you do x

Just quickly - I've received two messages away from here today, from two wonderful participants of this blog. Both on different subjects, but both incredibly moving.
No names. You know who you are and thank you.

Don't let anyone try to tell you that real friendships don't come from these places.

Rips

x

Evening all

Chris' blog today really does make you think that you can have all the money in the world but if you haven't got your health then it counts for little.

Sometimes it's good to think of everyone who is struggling

Maddy, you take care of yourself won't you. Thank goodness you were able to recognise the signs quickly and take the medicine

Chrissie, How exciting to have a moving date. It'll be non-stop for the next week but just remember where you packed the kettle and the wine!!

We're off to Devon tomorrow and the boys are upstairs "packing"!! Awful lot of noise going on for "packing"

Shoudl I go and investigate do you think or just allow them to discover what happens when you go away with 3 1/2 pairs of socks, no pants and your third best t-shirt?

Sezza xx

Hi All

Just caught up. I think that Steve Jobs has done the right thing, he is looking after his health and the company is well set up to carry on without him.

Chrissie, ooooh how exciting to have a moving date so quickly. I hope you manage to get all the clearing out and packing done in time.

Now then, stuffed marrow - I haven't had that since I was a child, it was one of the few dishes that my mum could make (that wasn't your standard meat and 2 veg....) I would like to try it myself but unfortunately it's a bit to much 'veg' for the OH (it's not beans or peas which is the limit of his '5 a day'...)

Maddy - I know you don't like blood from your steak but are you cremating it???? Personally 5-7 minutes is the most I will cook a steak for but then I like it very rare (nearly moooing!!).

Sezza - get them to make a list of what they need to pack, I try to do that now as I have forgotten various things in recent years (toothpaste, socks !!!) mind you there are always shops not far from wherever you are going.

Rips - I have made some wonderful friends through this ere blog. Great in't it?

Time for 'stenders.

Hugs to everybody.

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

Greetings CLP & ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP - Yes Steve Jobs 'as been suffering with ill 'ealth for a long time now!!!!!!!

I don't wish bad on anyone... But one thing a will say about capitalism/ capatilists..... It's too much capatilism that's got the US goverment into the mess that it's in!!!!!!!!!

Yes, yes.... YES a know everything a own.. a 'ave... i've got 'as come to me through capitalism..... But the problem with us 'umans we just don't know when ter 'it the brakes.... Until it's too late!!!!!!!!

Too much capitalism is bad.... The western world seems too obsessed with capitalism/ money.... And sadly that's why you see especially in the UK (outside London... As London is like a different country comapredf ter the rest of the UK) so many unhappy people in our society!!!!!!

It's all money, money.... And if you 'ave not got material things your classed as a loser.... Bit like if yerv not got the latest i-pod or Apple Mac PC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'aving said that.... people in poor countires.... Or countries with a dictator don';t seem ter be too 'appy either!!!!!!!!

To me what yer need is freedom... with discipline!!!!!!!!!

Too much freedom is bad!!!!!!!

Which is what 'appened with the recent credit crunch!!!! Money was being given to anyone.... Just ter try & build capitlaism bigger & bigger... until... POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too much discipline is bad too!!!! asin living in supression under a strict dictator!!!!!

What yerv gotta get is the 'appy medium!!!!!! (and a don't mean a 'appy clairvoiant!!!)

So what is the 'appiest country in the world?????

A don't know!!!!!

Sadly it's not the UK nowadays for sure... Or most of Europe or the US of A!!!!!!!

One country that I do find to be very happy... Where the people seem so friendly.... polite... easy going!!!!!!!
Where society 'as respect is Thailand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now Thailand 'as embraced capitalism.... But not too much!!!!!!!
People still matter there... Not just money!!!!!!

The people look up to the King Of Thailand who 'as served for 60 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe this is what's needed a good leader.... But without being OTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soory if a got slightly carried away today.... But capitalism is a somewhat troublesome word for.... Not just ter spell... But what it means for all of us!!!!!!!


Am off ter dip me chips in me runny egg!!!!!!


Tatty bye!

Ave just looked up the 'appiest countires in the world list.... Most interesting results!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The poorer... more simple countries seem ter be 'appier than the BIG capitalist nations!!!!!!!!!!

A most interesting link below:

Hiya

Hi Bingo, how's the house going?

Mtd, sometimes I get them to print off a list from a scout camp but today i thought we'd see how they got on solo! As you say, plenty of shops around!

So far, I think it may be pyjamas we'll need!

xxx

PS ALL - 'ope a don't sound like a was 'aving a go at Steve Jobs!!!!!

A wish 'im well.... INDEED Apple is an interesting company even if their PCs are way too expensive for a man of my crudentials!!!!!!!!

But yes Apple took on the mighty Gates dude... And sort of won!!!!!!!

An Apple PC is more sort after than a Microsoft - know what am sayin'!!!!!!

And Apple is the only choice for all musicians.... Even my 'ero Chris Martins seems ter like Apple.... In fact did 'e name 'is child after The Apple??????

So Apple must be good!!!!!!!!

Just too much capitalism is not good!!!!!!!

Bye!

Sezzagirl - 'ello to you ;-))))

The 'ouse is going slowly!!!!!!!

Am upter me neck in it ter be 'onest!!!!!!

A thought a 'ad a ghost in me 130 year old 'ouse.... Me chimney 'as been leaking inter me lounge.... Ave 'ad a rat eating me low fat crisps.... Ave 'ad a plumber & the local utilities unable ter turn off me water as me 'ouse doesn't 'ave a cock stop.... Me kitchen sink leaks AND a can't stop the tap dripping (so 'ave putta 'ose on the tap direct inter me waste pipe).... Me backroom window leaks evertime it rains... Me gutter 'as a bigger garden growing out of it than me actual garden..... But apart from that.... All is most nice!!!!!!!! Most nice INDEED!!!!!

It'll be nice when it's done :-))))

A like a good challenge..... Just though sometime swhen am on me 'ands & knees... covered in plaster a 11.45pm.... A do ask why 'ave a done this!!!!!!

A 'ope all is going good at your end of the www.

Am just looking at the 'appiest Nations In The Worls list... A see Vanuata is top out of 178... As the 'appiest!!!!!!!!!

Never 'eard of it!!!!!!

But it's inhabitants are mostly Malaysian.... Malaysia being the country.... joined ter Thailand - WHATTA COINCIDENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bingo, that'll keep you out of mischief! At least the rat won't be getting fat if he's eating low fat crisps!

xx

Night all

See you when we get back

Sezza xxx

Have a lovely time Sezza xxx

Sezza ,I hope that you're still there ,was just popping in to wish you asafe journey tomorrow ,have a lovely time and hope the boys got their packing done .

bids.xxx.

Evening all,

Well have had quite a nice day off today just pottering .it's nice to have time off and not go anywhere which I don't often do ,usually tearing around everywhere ,but I think at long last my age is catching me up.

Had to do a tip run this morning to get rid of a few things .ie garden rubbish ,guinea pig rubbish from the cage ,we're pig sitting for T& J out two grandsons,and dont they make a mess.but they are so cute .
Had to get rid of the empty bottles to make way for more over the w/end.

Maddy ,willl be thinking of you and your hospital app,hope all goes well for you.

Crissie , great news for you on your move ,just think this time next week ,you'll be toasting your new home . and was it Sezza about packing the wine and the kettle last ,if I was you I'd have them in my bag with me ..Lol...and another tip I found out years ago ,a friend of mine always carries a tea spoon with her in her handbag.

PEn ,love a bit suffed marrow ,the only way to have it realy isn't it .hoe you enjoyed.

Mtd, not much fun for you if your OHdoesn't eat much veg ,I'm quite lucky reallly as Mr B will eat most anything ,not much he doesn't like .
And sorry to see you missed out on your quiz night the other night ,Not the same as winning by playing is it , so is it the final next.

Bingo ,nice to see you popping by ,and you sound like your very busy at the mo with your house ,hope it's going well.

Cockny girl, glad the wedding went off well and that you're now fully recovered .And enjoy your holiday .

JG, Mc,hope things are OK in your neck of the woods ,been thinking of you .

Baggy ,forgot to say ,nice to see you too,so pleased to hear that the jobs going well and you're sounding happier ,long may it last.

Take care ..Bids.xxx.

The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star

Vanuatu is actually a thousand miles east of Northern Australia and the indiginous population are Melanesian.

Sorry to spoil a good story with plain old fashioned facts.

Just poping in ter say: >>>>

Bridget M - INDEED as am so up ter me neck in it.... This is why a can't blog as much as i'd like to presently!!!!!
'ope yer doing ok yerself... take care ;-)))

CLP - (Actually not CLP... as in CLP (Lambie Pie).... CLP as in Concerned Licence Payer) - Thank you for paying concern ter me error of me ways!!!!!!!!

Melanesian - Ave never 'eard of them!!!!!

Are they anything ter do with the Melanie C fan club, aka ex of The Spice Girls????@?
A bit like the small african tribe who worship Prince Philip!!!!!!
( )

And what does the word indiginious mean????

Too BIG a word for me.... Is it to do with indegestion stuff??? Does it mean the population suffer with indegestion problems??????
Should get them some prune juice ter get things moving better!!!!!

Yer could say abit like The Prince Philip Movement..... Sounds like a bit of prune juice could get some movement..... The Melanesian C Movement!!!!!!!!


SezzaGirl - Yerv made me realise where am going wrong.... If the rat is eating low fat crisps... That's 'ow it is able ter squeeze through the gap inter me 'ouse.... A need it ter be too fat so it can't get in..... Am off ter buy some 'igh fat crisps!!!!!!!

Nite!

Bingo ,I love you .xxx.

The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star

You know as well as I do what indiginous means.

You also know that the tribe that worship Prince Phillip are from Vanuatu, not Africa.

You also know the difference between indigetstion and constipation.

You are just a wind up merchant.

CLP (as in the commentation #40 one) - A know now, sorry now know, what indiginous means.... They are people very much like the bloke with the yellow 'at on in this link :


As for The Prince Philip Movement - WHATTA COINCIDENCE!!!!! They too are from The Vanuata!!!!!!

Indegestion & constipation are VERY closely linked inside me.... Not that a wanter lower CLP's most nice blog with FULL details!!!!!

As for being a wind up merchant.... A much prefer being called a 'wind up merchant'.... Than the time The George Micheal called me an 'E-Bay merchant'..... that put the wind up me so much ave still not been able ter bring mesen ter play the album that a was trying ter get singed, sorry signed by the singer!!!!!!!!

A off for a bit of sleep all!!!!!!

PS - Bridget M - Peace & love to you too.... And both CLP's and ALL other bloggies ;-))))

just popping in to say
Happy Birthday Nic xxx

Tiggs xxx

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Morning all.

Just lost a long post.

csn.

Morning all.

Very wet and windy here.

Had a lovely meal out last night with Mr CSN and some old friends we hadn't seen for ages.

I am looking forward to little grandson arriving today for the weekend.

Chris, great show this morning.

Marjie, thinking of you, hope all goes well at the hospital today.

Bingo, I love reading your posts.

Sezza, enjoy your weekend away.

Chrissie, hope the packing is going well, not long to go now till you move.

Nic, Happy Birthday, have a great day.

Hope you all have a good Friday.

csn. xx

Morning all

Urgh!!! that's the weather!

It best get better by Monday as we have a 7 and 10 year old staying and they're bringing their pyj's, and we're hoping for some fun in the sun!

Maddy, thinking of you x That son of yours is a cad!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIC

Pen xx

ps I love James Martin - fact!

A soggy good morning to you all.

I know I'm guilty of not being on here much these days, and not even lurking either but I am trying to get back to normality and I know this is going to sound really crass but listening to Chris in the mornings has been my sanity for the last few weeks. It has enabled me to feel 'normal' and to know that you lovely bloggers are also just 'a post' away if I need you.

I really appreciate Chris' blog and please don't think bad of me for not contributing much recently.

Have a great weekend one and all - oh, and enjoy the '3-day stew' Chris!!

CG x

Good morning all,

Chris ,i'm sorry I missed the show today as I was still in my pit ,didn't get a lot of sleep due maybe to the extra glass of wine that I had ,does it every time .

Well, It's dry here on the south coast at the moment ,but I'm not holding my breath .

Nic,just want to say ...Happy Birthday ,and I hope that you're having a great day.

Iv'e got so much to do today and I dont know where to start,chores ,shopping ,Oh!!!and my new expensive glasses have arrived so i'm going to pick them up today ,so then I should be able to see nice and clear.And I can take the wipers off of these ones ..haha!!!

Right must push on and go forth ,so take care al and have a good day. Our daughter gets back from her hols today so our charges are leaving us today ,think I might just miss them ,but not their mess.

Bids.xxx.

Country Girl ,

Big {{{hugs }}} coming your way ,and no you can't be here all the time and Chris knows that.
You just look after yourself ,and yes we'l always be here ,but not maybe everyday.

Bids.xxx.

Hi everyone:

First things first: Happy Birthday Nic! Hope you have a lovely day, and no doubt Cheryl has one or two surprises planned ...!

Maddy: hope all goes well for you today. Thank you so much for your lovely message yesterday. I know, it will be strange to be in a new place, but MrS and I are really looking forward to making the flat "ours".

Rips: well said - I have made some special friendships through this blog that I know are for life - never in a million years would have met these people were it not for Chris Evans.

Sezza and Bids: yes, indeed, I shall be having a separate bag to house the kettle and wine, and shall guard it with my life!

mtd and CSN, and just everyone who has been so supportive over this ruddy house move: thank you all for just being so great. I promise that next week, I am not going to mention another thing about it!! xx

Bingo: you were on top form last night!

Pen: James Martin - the man is a babe ... what's not to love?!

CG: lovely to see you. To echo Bids, just you come on here as and when you can. And I have to say, I am totally with you regarding Chris's show. Some mornings I can feel terrible, worrying about something or whatever, but then I switch Chris on, and within minutes the world is a much better place. Take care, ok? xx

Sorry this is a long one ... happy Friday everyone!

C xx

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIC***

MM xxx

Hi everyone,

Had a lovely few days off last week but I've paid for it with all the catching up at work to be done - never mind!

I love James Martin too, he is a babe.

Happy Birthday Nic, and I'm sorry I missed Ali's birthday when I was away, so very belated Happy Birthday to her!

Tried to catch up but it was just too much, so I hope everyone is ok and you all have a great weekend.

X

Gail.

Hoover packed up, I thought 5 year guarantee, yay!

Checked receipt, bought it end of July 2006, typical!! :-(

Pen xx

I love James Martin too.

Gail, glad you enjoyed your few days off.

Pen, that is a pain about your hoover.

csn. xx

Chrissie, have you finished the packing yet?

csn. xx

I know the expiry date on my hoover warranty Pen. Mine packed up on my birthday. What better present could a girl wish for?

Hello to everyone. If anyone is thinking of coming camping in this direction for the weekend, I have two words of advice to give!!

Oh and anyone wondering where the summer has gone, I think it oficially returns, the same day as the kids go back to school. Scotland excluded, as they have already returned.

Time for work. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

MTF.xx

Hello lovely Evansblogpopppets!

Sorry I've not been over the fence for a while. My excuse is I don't generally 'do' climbing (it's my dodgy knee, you know), and I was promised a gate which hasn't materialised. Somebody ought to check that order.

Anyhoo, I'd like to wish the extremely gorgeous and talented (so he tells me) Nicrolastic a very happy 25th birthday! It is your 25th, right?

Lovely to see some of you next door recently - we've had visits from MTD and welshbirdbillie amoungst others. It would be great to see a few more visiting. And I am getting very excited about meeting some of you for the first time and renewing acquaintances from last year, at CiN in November!

Deebee ~X~

Hi all,

³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ now after the shopping ,not quite as traumaticas I expected it to be ,its all been put away and now enjoying a Friday afternoon with my feet up ,and it feels rather nice.

Deebee, how lovely to see you .I know how you feel about the fence /hedge,I think it was Sezza that said about the gate ,must ask her if she's ordered it.
hope allwell on t'ther side ,might pop over myself shortly and say high.

Gail ,nice to see you back and hope you enjoyed your break.getting back to work is always a bind for a few days isn't it.

crissie ,I wont say a word either ;))

Now did I see a fairy fly past here just now ,thought you'd hibernated ,hope you're Ok ???

right ,I'm debating what sarnie to have ,just can't make my mind up ,and a nice cup of tea is in order at this time of dasy ,what do you think!!!

Bids.xxx.

Hello Everyone.

Deebee-I must jump over the fence sometimes, I've been over there a couple of times but always end up back on my own side. I'm too set in my ways.

I'm happy to report that I'm AOK after my hospital appointment. I was right in thinking that it had been brought forward because of my bit of a cold at the moment. And that I had been 'close to the edge' with my last infection (it shocks me to hear those words even though I know myself it was the case.) So I continue the antibiotics and steroids for a week.

Thanks to those wishing me well!

MM xxx

Maddy ,

Thats fantastic news ,so glad that they nipped it in the bus so to speak .best time to catch it before it gets a hold .And no ,we don't want you poorly like that again.

Bids.xxx.

that should have said bud,doh!!!!

Thanks Bids.

I might not even need the antibiotics & steroids but it's best to be sure and the steroids will give me a nice boost anyway.

I hope you enjoyed your cup of tea and sarnie. I'm always drinking apple juice these days which I suppose must be a good thing.

MM xxx

Gail: lovely to see you back. Glad you and David had a nice break.

Pen: as you say, typical! I don't think I have ever had the benefit of a guarantee still being in date!

CSN: love it! Yes, getting there - tomorrow will see everything packed. Should be hilarious watching MrS cope with only enough socks, underwear and shirts for 6 days!

MTF: always lovely to see you. The blog misses you!

Deebee: really nice to see you. I am so looking forward to meeting you at CiN! Shall I bring along the letter I received from Mark King, in 1989? I didn't throw that away!

Bids: well done on getting all the shopping done. Enjoy what's left of the afternoon ... and perhaps a small glass of wine to relax over, later?

Maddy: good news about your hospital appointment. It's great to hear you are being so well looked after. xx

We're getting there folks ... just leaving 4pm, phew!

C xx

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. Unfortunately, I am still at work, even though I am supposed to finish at 1 on a Friday - great huh?! Oh and not too much wine tonight as I am umpiring tomorrow and need a clear(ish)! head.

Have fun lovely blog people. (I would do this from my iPhone but the battery is flat - doh!

Nic

x

Afternoon all

Just wanted to say:

Nic - many happy returns of the day x

Chrissie - good luck with the move. We've been in our new place for four months now, and we're still unpacking bits 'n bobs!! Anyway, may you and MrS know nothing but love, laughter and happiness in your new home. You certainly deserve it xx

Maddy - so pleased you're OK x

I'm off to Devon with the girls tomorrow for the weekend (no boys allowed) so fingers crossed the weather stays fine.

Enjoy the long weekend folks and take care.

jillygoat xx

Jillygoat: thank you so much, that is really lovely. xx Hope you have a fabulous time in Devon. I have never been there, but my Mum and Dad adored it. I remember them saying it was the most gorgeous place. Have fun!

xx

Hiya:

Have been meaning to say all day to our lovely English, Welsh and Northern Ireland cousins: have a terrific Bank Holiday Weekend.

Yes, I am absolutely green that we don't get August Bank!

Take care all.

C xx

Woo hoo

First Pen gets the ARF then the bloggers anthem. What a start to Friday evening.

I'm off out shortly to a launch party for a new anti-aging cream. Not my usual sort of thing but there's champagne, raffles and freebies so I thought why not.

Back later for what's left of FNWC.

mtd ffb xxx

....and I get to wear a crown, designed of course by Katy!

Pen xx

Hi folks

Apologies for the absence, been trying to sort out the house a bit, and seem to be making more of a mess than I'm clearing!

Just now sitting down with a glass of wine and having a rest.

Rips, read your story, sorry about your friend, and agree about the friends you make on here... I am in touch with loads of folk I met through here in various ways, and those friends mean so much!

Which brings me to an apology for not being here often enough...Sorry, will try better!

Chrissie, good luck with the move!! I know how you feel about getting rid of stuff, I've spent all week de-cluttering!

Anyone for a top up?

JG x

hello all
me and mr bp have been decluttering for months now, sad to see things go but it is all for a good cause - a tidy house!

so friday night and I am in bed in my jammies, well I am cream crackered and no alcohol for me! mr bp is at uni working on his disertation so I thought a good book would be in order

baggy

Evening each

Just popped home for clean clothes and a sleep in my own bed before going back to look after little granddaughter tomorrow morning. Her baby brother was born yesterday and he's gorgeous.

Am now officially knac****d and off to my bed. Sorry I haven't caught up - hope everyone is well and going to enjoy the Bank Holiday that we haven't got - Bums. xxxxx

Oh, and Happy Birthday Nic. xx

Annie, many congratulations on the safe arrival of your new grandson. Have a good kip! x

JG, lovely to see you here. Good luck with the new job.

Pen xx

Awww Congratulations Annie on your new Grandson xx

JG x

Annie - congrats on your grandson x

Thanks Pen :) I know I've been slacking in my blogging!

JG x

Evening

Happy Birthday Nic x

Ooh congratulations Annie and I hope we get pictures? - what have they called him.

Chrissie after a few days rest do you think you could come and de-clutter my place? I'd pay you in wine!!

Refraining from the vino yet as shopping to do first.

Catch you later with a glass though I should think.

Suse xx

Thank you all. He's gorgeous, with lots of dark hair.

JG - would you stop apologising!! I need to give you a talking to.

Right, am definitely off for a bath and early bed. Night all. Normal service will be resumed soon. xxxxx

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Hi again

Paella is bubbling, wine is poured - the weekend has officially started. Yay!

Thanks for the welcomes earlier.

MM - glad to hear you're okay. You hang in there, hun!

Chrissie - LOL! I'm glad to hear you haven't thrown the letter out. Yes, why don't you bring it to CiN, I'd love to see it. Although it won't exactly be Mr King who'll be on my mind on that particular day... ;o)

Annie - congratulations. Harry the Snapper from 'next door' has also just become a grandparent again, so you're in good company.

MTD - let me know if the cream sounds good. Every little helps...

Well, the food needs some attention, and so does the glass by the look of it.

Have a good evening one and all.

~X~

Annie...you have my number lol x

I need some food too Deebee...probably a ready meal lol

JG x