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Yahooo - welcome back CLP will read your comments in a mo!

Beesmum xxx

Yo, Big Chief CLP,

Welcome back !!!!!!!!!!

good to be back in the chair and all that . .

All well over here - the house move is finally happening, colours, couches and carpets considered, beds being bought, paint purchased rollers rolling, etc etc . . .moving, just keep moving . .

glad to see you back CLP

re books - I'm sure more books have been published after virignia andrews died then she actually wrote - lots of family members writing in her style!

super bp x

Thank the Lord you're back...

It makes the top part of the blog alive and well again too...

marvellous

jx

Welcome back CLP.

Glad you had a good holiday.

Roll on five oclock.

M.xx

Can't recall any names off the top of my head but I have always wondered why famous authors write under another name!
And tell Helen to chuck the stress test away - that would be a good stress buster.

Beesmum xxx

Welcome back Christoff Lambie Pie. And next time yous decide to bog off just as I land back from me latest missionary trip to County Monaghan, kindly check with me first would yous, Renee's had me parked in front of Paul O'Grady all week.

As for the mimicry, I can't help myself with certain friends; if I have to relate some tall tale concerning a mate I always descend into character. It's people's foibles that make them interesting, n'est-ce pas.

Like when I'm in the doghouse with the Genius daughter. I always know when I've crossed the line and am about to go on to the naughty step, and can mimic this perfectly. The eyes half close and the top lip gets slightly sucked in, rather like Miss Piggy just before the HARRRRRUMPH. Hurrah.

Not that I myself have any foibles. I, of course, am perfect and flawless.

Clodagh.xx

Welcome back CLP! I used to be able to smoke a ciggy and leave the ash on till it was about an inch long....just like my Mum used to... neither of us has smoked for years though so I couldn't do it any more. Luv Lyndyloo xxx

Beesmum, loved the comment about leather, MotoGP and CTD.......LOL

Greetings Ter CLP And ALL.....most good ter read that you are back CLP man.......

Bingo Star ere........

Talikn' of backs.... a 'ear with the ear that Sally B 'as done 'er's in..... MORE proof that my putting 2 and 2 tergether on why iz Sally B and CLP always off at the same time could be very accurate.......

It's turnips all!!!!!!@!

Yeah, CLP's turnips! It's obvious that while CLP iz in Portuauagual with Tash that smeone 'as ter keep CLP's allotment tickin' over. Aka keep 'is turnips and brussel sproats sproating, sorry sprouting - know what am sayin'!!!!!
Well who's the one who next ter Jezza Vine when Terry of the allotment in Wales iz giving tips on 'orticultural issues and then who is next ter CLP whilst 'e's worrying about will 'is vegtable patch surivive whilst 'e's orf.... Sally B!!!
And she's done 'er back in.... ave done mine in many a time wedding, sorry weeding a vegtable patch!!!!
My advice Sal for a bad back... lucozade, bananas and a five mile run - works for me!!!!

B's Mum - Tarrr for your commentations but it's just a BIG coincidence... no one ever listens ter me!!!!
It was all the power of.... The Mind!!!!
Yer know Uri Geller style!

Doookegg - Congrates on the job!!!!!

PS Some advice not that anyone will take it.
NEVER put all yer eggs inter one basket. If yer fall yer might end up living on omelette for two weeks plus - know what am sayin'!!!!

PPS CLP - Tell 'ells Bells noot ter get stressed.... I find ter stop any stress try lucozade, bananas and a five mile run - works for me!!!!!

PPPS - I waz very sad that a didn't meet 'ells Bells when a visited BC 'ouse - a graph a still need ter get nearer ter completing me collection of TOP R2 operatatives!!!

PPPPS Can't remember PPPPS!!!!!

Tatty Bye!!!!!

YAY! welcome back Chris, hope you had a nice week.

looking forward to the show today

Dragonxx

Just remebered the PPPPS.....

CLP - If yer thinking of beating Apple or Pixie as a crayzeee name for your soon ter be littlen.... what about Doppleganger???@?!!!?!

Oi ... I'm still here y'know....!!!

In the case of the majority of motor sports people, I think it's best the leathers a kept well and truly ON !! Skill, bravery, madness - all words to sum up the likes of Rossi, Capirossi, Bayliss, Hamilton, Coultard etc. But good looking?? Nah. 'cept James Toseland. Now he is a bit of a peach. And a classically trained pianist to boot. Can't be bad!

Super_bagpuss #3 - yes, I was thinking of the "New" Virginia Andrews as I was reading CLPs post.

I've never really "got" impressionism (no, not Renoir, Monet etc). The likes of John Culshaw, Alistair McGowan etc - famous for pretending to be other people. That's just weird.

Midway thru Love Actually. Rain beating on the window. Still feel like the living dead tho - really sick actually. Boo.

Hello to everyone else!

Cheryl xx

Aye, I 'ope Doppleganger doesn't mean anything bad.... better look it up in the dictionary..... BIG 'polgies if it does..... no offence mean't CLP... ignore me #12!!!!

Welcome back Christophe and...morning everyone (in the style of Richie Benot, and that's all I can say...)!!!

Good to have you back yay!

So didja see the Joanna Lumley thing last night? Didja??? It was terribly good, if a little sad...Ian Fleming seemed to be a much maligned character, and even his wife didn't like his books...although she was comfortable enough being Mrs Fleming I think!

DtM, Beesmum, SbP, Lyndyloo, Jen, Clodagh and Bingo...what exalted company! Love your work!

all
love
hazel
x

I promise to try to do better (x100 lines)

ppps further to Bingo's second missive, I think you should call the new addition Secondell...

Welcome back Chris! Lord knows we've missed you (as does krishna, allah and every other deity known to man!)

It has always peeved me when someone decides to jump on a character band wagon and write "The Young ......." Sherlock Holmes, James Bond etc. etc. I know they are written to introduce the younger generation to a character - but the quality of writing leaves alot to be desired. Good luck to the "new" Ian Fleming - if Joanna Lumley's program last night is anything to go by he has a fairly big, and flash pair of shoes to fit into!

Ohh - the job interview i referred to in the last blog was for my last job. Its OK Big Boss I'm not going anywhere -calm down, have another fag!

Quack

Ello 'azel Love - Err a just looked up Doppleganger... it's basically a mini-me so if CLP does ave a boy, as ave predicted (with the power of the mind), 'e's 'alf way there all!!!!!

Caught out there James - thought she may have been sleeping!!! hehe back under the cover Diva with Love Actually!

Must admit when talking to someone with a newcastle accent can't help saying way aye and och and wee when talking to scots!

Beesmum xxx

ps Bingo - me and Boleyngirl were wondering if you are a Midlands person?

Ah, CtD, preshus girlie! Ice cream type hugs etc and I can't be doing with all the 'new' Eva Cassidy albums. Someone is making a huge amount of cash somewhere.

...or is it me?

then again oasis have made a lot of money being the new beatles

super bp - runs and ducks under cover

Aaaah La Love!

Tis good to see you back! I take it work has eased, so to speak? How's your course going?
It is time to return to the naughty corner, and refresh the "water" cooler?

DD out

What an interesting blog CLP and all.

Dopple Gangsters plenty of them about.

Now I know why people should never go on blog meets. I now have Flu like everyone else it appears.

Still this will not stop me from Oasis tonight.

I think they are far better than the Beatles.

and better looking by far!

Good evening.

PP

Bs Mum - Nyet aka no, am a Ukraine operatataive!!!!

Ah, DD...JD in the cooler...work has not eased...I am putting myself in NC1 just be even *being* here!

Course not. Long story.

Am hitting the trail homeward now
x

Wooooo...... Rich Al iz playin' some AC/DC...... Dat man is WROCKIN' RIGHT ON IT BIG.... as always!!!!!

WROCKIN'!!!!!

PS The AC lead singer always sounds like 'e wanted ter go the toilt an 'our ago but still 'asn't goot there!!!!

It's fab to have s proper blog back don'cha fink? It's a bit like the ole'days with some ole bloggers dipping back in wiv the new crowd. S'been a while since I had the time to pop in but you really are a great bunch!!! Luv Lyndyloo xxx

Ave just 'eard Russell Grant say on the Steve Wright show without Steve Wright present, but ter Rich Al instead, that capricorns - their self esteem is low at present - Russ man yer dead right..... mines on the floor presently!!!!!

If you did not see the Joanna Lumley thing on Ian Fleming I recommend it. Caught it while making tea last night. I knew he had been in the forces just didn't realise at such a high level.

I cant even impersonnate myself.

Nev

Bingo - as a fellow capricorn I'll back you up on that one

super bp x

Here you go Bingo man have a sing along to cheer yersen up man

Hmmm, I am also feeling c**p today. Is it a computer virus? Thought we were stonewalled or what ever it is.

It is fabulous and wonderful to have you back CLP, you have been badly missed. I have read Sebastian Faulkes but not Ian Fleming so can't comment. I can do a good impression of my mother but it doesn't really travel well.

Peeing it down outside and I have to do the big shop soon, booo.

Also, the second I started typing I got a text from my sister-in-law which has made me reeeeeaaaaaaally mad. Not that I'll tell her of course, run a mile from confrontation me , but I am sooooooooooo cross and I don't cross easily.

Just has to get that off me chest.

A good evening and Get Well Soon to all bloggers and invalids.

A x

As another capricorn that explains a lot!

Nev

Now Now, please get your claws back in! No one is in the shed or on the naughty step (unless they want to be - steve's left his mags there (or are they EJR's)). Just get back to normal PLEASE!

Where is our very own James Bond? Must agree that Joanna Lumley's prog was very informative. Unfortunately had to leave half way through to top up the shopping (teenage step child in residence at the mo! Say no more;-})

Quack

Hazel - yes ineedy, loadsa ice cream. Current fave is the "car door" brand ... coffee flavour. Out of this world!

Boleyngirl - are we related? I too have a red mist descent every time I receive a text from my sister-in-law ...... and like you, I avoid the confrontation route. Hate hate hate any type of confrontation.

I'm a lover, not a fighter .... !!

Honest Chezza, I am so close to sending her something really windy-uppy back, have never answered her back in 20 YEARS despite much provocation. But I love my brother so guess I won't. Ooooo, my dander is up, I tell you.

Sorry for unblog-related type outburst. Normal services now resumed - time for CLP hurrah!

A x

Boleyngirl - my nemesis is Mr Diva's sister. The world must turn according to her, regardless of the rest of the family. Very annoying.

Rise above!

CtD, I already have, she said, looking down loftily from her throne of moral superiority.

A x

I haven't seen Joanna Lumley's prog. Sound intriguing though. Hopefully we'll get it out here in the colonies soon.

Have there been many authors who have had people write "as" them? apart from the virginia andrews you have already spoken about?

As for Eva Cassidy -"alledegdly (?)" they are previous recordings! however the recent single Chains had some rather good backing singers - near family ties!!!!!

However I think we all agree that NO ONE could ever do an plausible impression of Christophe. He is unique!

Nearly finished so this is likely to be my last post today - big (((((HUGS))))) to the ill people - Sleeping is your body's way of repairing itself so give into it!

Quack

have a good evening dookegg

Can't wait for new Bond movie, for some reason I have become a fan for the first time ever; I think it coincided with the delectable Daniel Craig, whose of whose craft I am a great admirer.

A x

Dookie, saw some duck eggs at the farm shop yesterday (20 mile round trip, not good for the environment but I bought the biggest pumpkin I've ever seen, it's like a space hopper) and thought of you.

A x

I think Daniel Craig is a good bond. Can't wait for the new bond film too. Should be a good one.

If it gets much darker I'm going to bed!!!

BM xxx

I don't get james bond - never mangaed a full film without falling asleep - star wars and 24 has the same effect on me - no idea why?

With Daniel Craig please

BM xx

Hi guys,

So good to see so many of the old names are back....

I read a whole book today!! Feel really ashamed, had so many jobs to do but once I got reading I couldn't stop - Double Fault by Lionel Shriver.

I can't do impressions but my kids are great, I'm too self-conscious I think.

Bingo - am on a bit of a downer at the mo, am on the cusp between Sagittarius and Capricorn, do you think that's why?!

Good to have you back Chris xxx

I don't like driving home in the dark especially when i have to go and fetch the little one from the childminders.

Hope everyone starts feeling better soon.

M.xx

Yes BP, I was the same! I still don't have a clue what's going on, I just sit back and admire! Me too Star Wars, never seen 24, can I add (dare I?) Lord of the Rings to that list?

A x

Ooh Super_bagpuss I couldn't imagine even blinking during 24 but have to admit that I've never managed to watch Lock Stock without falling asleep. I do think Daniel Craig makes a fab Bond though. Luv Lyndyloo xxx

fav bond: Has to be Roger Moore.........

Emma, I haven't read that one BUT We Need to Talk about Kevin is a work of genius, and The Post Birthday World may well be my Book of the Year! So now I've got another one to look forward too - weyhey! I LOVE it when you read a book in a day, like when on holiday.

A x

SBP - Lord of the rings has the same effect on me. I saw the first 15 minutes then sound asleep.

Love Bond tho. Daniel Craig's OK, but can't beat the Sean Connery Bond movies. Saw the new(ish) Indianna Jones movie last week. V disappointed. What is it with old good movies now having new ones - Indianna Jones, Terminater, Rocky......

Dragonxx

Bond. Sean Connery, yummy yum yum.

As for Foxy...Rosa Klebb. Hurrah Top Bird.

A marvellous time was had by all some years back at the brother-outlaw's party, him with the mouthful of Brillo pad and meself done up to the max as Rosa Klebb with the pickle forks in me shoes. Oh yes. Went with a swing, and if only some eejit hadn't put the Pogues on and started me off on the Riverdancin', nobody would have ended up in casualty with stitches in their bottom.

I've always admitted I'm Crap But Willin', it wasn't my fault.

Clodagh.xx

Ello, ello CLP And Each Of This Blog,

Bingo Star ere.....

Emma - M And Super Bagpuss.... Yeah it's been a wierd, sorry spelt wierd wierdly.. mean weird... weird year for us capricorns sort of good but very bad too!!!!
The only one who's on a BIG 'igh terdee will be Lewis 'amilton BUT even 'e's 'ad a weird errr.. good but also difficult year!!!!!

If yer want cheering up check out Prof Plum's - Youtube link on #31!!!!!
MEGA Prof!!!!!
Paul Rogers with Wishing Well!!!!! Tarrrr Prof!!!!!
A goot me tickets this morning... ter go and see Queen And Paul Rogers again at The Manchester gig n November!!!!!
WROCKIN'!!!!!!
PS Prof - Am glad ter see your blogs are showing/ penetrating through the oderators.... A thought from now on yer might just give up and write all yer blogs as......
'This blog 'as been referred ter the moderators as it breaks the 'ouse rules' as case of if yer can't beat em... join 'em - know what am sayin'!!!!!

Anne G - A was watching Duffy the other night. Taped 'er 91Èȱ¬ theatre thingy concert.
A notice she's looking extra beautiful lately- more so than when she was on Jools 'ollands 6 months ago (still a stunner then though). Amazing 'ow these stars with their celeb lifestyles become more beautiful - it's all those 'olidays in the sun and going ter top stylists etc!!!
A wreckon Duffy who's already very beaut will become a mega mega stunner in a few years - know what am sayin'!!!!!
Love her music too - very talented writer, very talented.
Aye and 'er album 'Rockferry' - a remember jokimg is it named after Rockferry in Birkenhead, thinking it's probally named after somewhere in the U.S. of A. But no..... Found out.... IT IS named ater the Birkenhead one. 'er father was born there... noot far from my neck of the woods!!!!!!

Chow!

Hi Chris, Welcome back, we've missed yer!
Here's a question you might want to put to your listeners; Who was the only other person to play live with the Beatles at the hight of their fame when they were still touring?
(The answer is drummer Jimmy Nicholls who filled in for Ringo in their Australian tour while he recovered from Laryngitis)
If anybody says it was Billy Preston they are wrong, he played sort of live with them but that was on the rooftop of Apple HQ and it wasn't an official live date....

PS ALL - A see the new bond girl iz Ukrainian..... yer see even 007 as 'ad ter resort ter Ukraine ter find 'is better 'alf!!!!!!

PS Nev-R-forget... sorry a forgot ter you in me comments above!!!!

Sorry Nev a forgot ter mention.. 'mention' in me commentation above # 509 about me commentation #56... sorry am gettin' very confused now!!!

evening Bloggers :-D

What a miserable day it's been . . .. . Best wishes to those that are ill and all that malarky.

You'll all be pleased to know i'm out of the shed (someone made it non smoking) *thanks whoever it was :(*

just settling down in front of pc to do some serious surfing whilst waiting for me tea. Chicken Kievs (creamy ones as opposed to the more liquidy sort)

Anyway must dash folks

have fun chaps n chappesseses

Steve :-D

evening all

hope you're all well, nice to see some returning faces on here.
emM, have you read LV yet?

I reckon there are loads of psydoneums doing the rounds.... I know the late great Bob Monkhouse had a few as did the later greater Luther....check out the single papillon-hot butterfly

so Chris....I'm just bursting with anticipation re: TFI memorabilia - any news?

bonnet de douche

KWx

Ah NO I've just noticed.

Ringo bless 'im is wearin' my Ray-Bans. And 'e's a ringer for Roland Rat.

Peace and Love. Anybody wanta pair a Ray-Bans...

And bless John Lennon, who, when asked if he thought Ringo was the best drummer in the world, snorted, 'Ringo? He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles.'

Hurrah.

And another thing. John Sargent. Sex God. But has anybody ever seen him in the same room as Jo Brand?

Clodagh.xx

morning all - yep back at work today after making through yesterday - extra strong tablets to hand - am not going to put extra pressure on the team this wekk - its bad enough with one out!

KW - your not the only one waiting to see what you get - I want to know too!

Bingo - you can say it again about it being a strange year this one - I have had a death in the family/ a new baby in the family and a wedding proposal (to me) - more going on then a normal year!

Anyone else started thinking about chrimbo present yet? Just me - oh well - I like to be organised :-)

Super bp x

Crimbo prezzies... Have got some already (sad I know) but it's good to be organised. And I've booked to go to NYC for my birthday so I can look for a few prezzies over there too.
Clodagh- loving the idea of Roland-rat-a-like! Also observation re JS... spooky!
Luv
Lyndyloo xxx

SB,

I'm not even gonna think about Xmas yet. It's way toooooooooooo soon.

Day off and i'm up early *sigh*

Lovely morning here folks not too cold either.

I heard Chris last night and he sounded on form. Shame about him not getting away although a week of doing whatever you fancy works i think.

Got an estate agent coming round today to have a look at house and we're going to see a house or two that we kinda like the look of although wether we'll get a mortgage now is debatable time will tell no doubt.

anyway must dash things to do an all that.

Steve :-D

Gooday one and all

Oasis one word fantabulous.
But then they are from Manchester so what else would you expect!
Everything from Manchester is great.

Please can we have a new compo on here for an Iv'e been moderated badge by the way... Thanks for the idea Bingo.


PP

'Ere - do you think a lot of folks are doing that on here too... too many dopplegangers about!

On the news this morning they were talking about the gap between the rich and the poor widening. At my work we are always given a pay rise as a percentage - so, of course, the gap between the highest paid and the lowest paid widens. I'm all for a flat rate wage rise. It would mean rucks to those at the bottom and would encourage more vigorous campaigning by those at the top to make it more worthwhile to them too!

Have a good Tuesday, one and all,
jx

PS HL - so good to see you back. I often think of you and JJ and sigh!

Dobri yaaaa oooootra CLP And ALL Friendlies,

Bingo Star ere.......

Prof Plum - Glad yuv noot been moderated no Prof!!!
Oasis I agree good band (got there albums).... Yer should see me impression of Leham.... 'ands behind the back, 'ead raised, swaggering towards me living room light bulb and singing inter it..... the light bulb being the mic....... teeeeerrrrrr daaaaayyyyyyaaa iz gonna be th deeeeyya,
THat they're gonna throw eeet back teeerrrrr youaaa,
Beeeey now you should....ave some'owww,
Realized what yeew gotta dooo,
I DON'T believe THAT anybodyyyy,
FEELS the wayyy I do about you nowww

BACKBEAT, the word iz on the street.......

Great tune Wonderwall..... CLP man goot some on yer show later????
Great if yer could..... FRIEND!!!!

Super Bagpuss - I reard a few astrologers say 2008 iz the big year for capricorns.... Either they were wrong or I waz wrong and misunderstood that as meaning a good year when actually it just mean't... a big year aka one that stands out - good or bad - know what am tryin ter say about this situation!!!!!!
It's my P.M.A. all the time - think everythings positive when it DAMN ain't!!!!

Poka!

PS Blog abit quiet last neet - 'ope all are noot very ill.... remember... lucozade, bananas and a 5 mile run - works for me!!!!!

PS CLP - Very sorry ter 'ear about yer bananas yesterdee!!!!!!

Poka snova!!!!

Bingo, Light bulb I prefer a hairbrush mesen.

Jen, Yes indeed I am certain some dopplegangsters around here.

PP

HS Lowry

Yeah Prof but with a 'airbrush 'ow can yer keep yer 'ands behind yer back aka a full Leham impression, sorry Liam!!

well.. the hair brush could be airbrushed out know what a mean.


oh dear I'm going before I get moderated for rubbish.


PP

Morning *croak*

D'ya know, I've looked everywhere. Hunted high and low. In all the nooks and crannies and I just cannot find .... my voice! It was there when I went to bed last night, but come this morning, it has been replaced with some weird sound with potential for an 0898 phone-line!

Oh well, quiet night ahead for Mr Diva I guess. .....

Christmas: been thinking about it for ages, but haven't bought any prezzies yet. I have cards aplenty - need to revise my list this year as many bloggers need to be added! I'll probably try and do the majority of my crimbo shopping on-line and then get the silly stocking fillers in the West End when I go up to meet Hazel in December.

Lyndyloo - my cousin went to NY for New Year 2007/08 and had an absolute ball!!

Pay rises: Jen: the percentage thing was how pay rises were done when I worked in local government. Very nice if you're the CEO on 100K+, but not so effective for a lowly admin/typist on 12K. Sadly, they just couldn't see it. Not even when the Senior Managers had their hollibobs in Barbados and the typing pool could only dream of a caravan in Walton On The Naze!

Bingo / Clodagh - you two really crack me up! Keep on keeping on x xx

Super_Bagpuss: well done for making it in today hun. I've opted for the sofa for another day but intend to go in tomorrow (I guess voice dependent, as lots of telephone work called for during a normal day).

Steve - good luck with house hunting stuff babes!!

Right, off to check the other side. Back in a bit.

Cheryl the Diva x x x x

Hey hey,

How's everyone diddlin? Big get well hugs to the ailing few - Mr P's suffering up in Liverpool and I'm in the new gaff on my Jackie Jones :(

Just have to say: Boleyngirl and Emma - I LOVE We Need To Talk About Kevin and will put the other Lionel Shriver novels on my reading list post haste!

I do some good impressions of random people, including Alan Titchmarsh, Tessa Shaw (remember her?), Mark Owen and Richard Briers to name but a few...

Glad to have you back CLP.

Rosie x

I just got a postcard from AnnieG - isn't that nice!

xxx

I am trying to start my xmas shopping but the other half's family keep stalling on giving me any ideas on what they would like. As we have to do lists.
Boss away so radio on and heating on. Bliss.
Catch you laters.

M.xx

Sorry just wanted to post this earlier.

The start is the best.



Manchester humour.

English Rosie- How do you do an impression of Richard Briars?

I do a few myself, but that would be a real challange.

Welcome back CLP we've missed your dulcet tones.

I'm just dropping in to wish meandjumpinbean all the very best with the inducement today - hope all goes well.

Sorry to hear so many regular bloggers are not well - hot toddies all round.

Chezza - Tarr glad the flu... ain't stopped you bloggin' too!!!!!

Prof Plum - Whatta coincidence.... I share me birthdee with Richard Briers... as for impressions of 'im can't do one......

'old on think am getting a cold now........

aaaaahhhhh..... ahhhhhhhh.... ahhhhhhh....... ahhhhhhhhh....... ahhhhhhh.... :-( ....... CHOOO :-oooooooo

Hello guys

Haven't caught up on posts properly I'm afraid.

I have had a few really horrible days but don't want to talk about it here. Not the place and don't want to bring the blog down.

I just thought maybe it would help if I made an effort to join in today.

Sorry to hear that some of you are poorly, wish you better soon.

x x x

Bingo ... wanna tissue hun?

I not got flu. I got tonsilitis. Commonly known as Barbed Wire In The Throat. Not nice.

Had real flu last year for the first time in my life. Never been so ill in my life ever. Do not ever ever want real flu again as long as I live.

Sometimes, it's hard to be a woman ...

Deb {{Hugs}}. On FB if you need to offload x x x

Hi michmel and Phoenix and Rosie

Cheryl xx

Hello bloggers just introducing myself and wanted to let you all know of another great book...

I just finished reading The Surgeon of Crowthorne on your recommendation, Chris. Really enjoyed it - amazing story - and especially loved the bit in the notes at the back about how the author got hold of some of the original printing plates which were being skipped - and how he got them printed and displayed...an extra dimension to the story!

If you liked that, you'll LOVE "The Vitamin Murders" by James Fergusson. Another true, amazing story (a whodunnit) interweaved with the story of the debasement of the British diet since WWII and the shocking story of how our food's become so contaminated by chemicals since then. Its a BRILLIANT book....please put it next on your must-read list!...I know how you love your food!!

PS. I'm not related to the writer or the publisher!

Hi Debbie C - Sorry to read things 'ave not been good for you recently. I 'ope your ok.
I think we're all going through bad times presently one way or another.
If am 'onest things are very very bad for me too at present... no matter 'ow 'ard a try ter better my life it never works..... but a won't let it stop me blogging or trying ter make a few laugh on the blog.... it's a crazy life!!!!!

Tatty bye!!!!

Chezza - Whatta coincidence.... a tissue... What for me sneeze or ter go with me #85??@?!

PS Chezz - Ave not 'eard of 'barbed wire in the throat' but I ave 'eard of toad in the throat'!!!!

Just the usual Cheryl, well maybe a little worse than before actually.

Bingo mate thanks. It will all work out for you one day.

The nurse at my local surgery told me yesterday that she is retiring. She is going to be 60 and she is getting married. So life can begin at 60! She's lovely, I'm very happy for her.

Virtual hugs are great and the thought is so lovely but today, I really need a great big, proper hug. I guess I'll have to wait until I pick up LM later.

x x x

Actually is it 'toad in the 'ole'??
Sorry am totally confused now. Maybe it's 'frog in the throat' or am a gettin' confused with 'a cropkey voice' term.. I don't know, I just don't know!!!!!

Debbie C - I don't know if it ever will - Some are born unlucky, aka jinxed, aka cursed aka it ain't 'appenin'!!!!
And the lucky people who ave made it just arrogantly say.... "yer make yer own luck"... know what am sayin'!!!!

Seriously though Deb I am thinking of you!!!!

A might bang me sad Inna song on the blog in the next few days all!!!!

Yikes the hugs and stuff are back so I'm off.

Bingo you are on the cusp but your traits are-


Serious????
Practical [5][6]
Disciplined / methodical / organized [5][6]
Prudent / cautious / careful [5][6]
Ambitious / focused [5][6]
Trustworthy / dependable / reliable [7][6][5]
Serious Self-reliant / independent [5][6]
Steadfast / persevering / stable [7][6][5]
Persistent / dedicated [5][6]
Hard-working [5][6]
Rational / reasonable [5][6]
Responsible [5][6]
Shrewd / wise [5][6]
Aloof / businesslike [6]
Tenacious [8]
Self-critical [5][6]
Traditional / conventional [5][6]
Career-oriented [5]
Authoritative
Competent
Strong

plum

sorry if hugs offend you but sometimes they are needed

i hope you always get a hug if you need one

super bp x

Point taken Super Bagpuss.

But sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.

Sending people the messages of sympathy often does not work when what they need to hear is pull yourself together.
Otherwise people can spiral into self pity.


Have a laugh do something crazy but talking about problems only makes them worse.

Prof Plum - You are mega accurate with the astro thingy (which should also apply ter Super B - another cap) but I disagree with the 'stable' one.....
Never owned or indeed riden a 'orse in me life!!!!!

PS Prof ere's a 'ug from me ((({{{[[[Prof]]]}}}))).... actually looks more like worry lines or wrinkles!!!!

bingo - i'm with you on that one - I'm allergic to horses - no stables for me

To be fair PP when someone is suffering from depression one of the worst things that you can say to them is 'pull yourself together'.

I don't want sympathy. Support is nice but I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me.

Now I have some really, really low times that I don't even hint at on this blog. Haven't done so for ages.

But sometimes it's just nice to reach out, be honest and let people know that you aren't feeling great.

I understand what you are trying to imply though and I appreciate that and point taken.

And I could do with a good laugh, so go for it :)

Ha Ha Bingo

Well maybe that's your future Horse riding.
You could be the next Grand National winning jock.
But yes have a talent for the stars!



Anyway what am I doing here .. lot's to do and so little time.




PP

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Goodnight!

So Prof believes in Tuff Love, other Bloggers go for the Love and Hugs, some dose themselves up, others opt for additional duvet days! The world is a rich tapestry of people, is it not?

Bingo - keep it up, you're cracking me up whenever I get chance to read!

SBP wrt Christmas - NO!!! Not yet! Have you been shopping at "Marked men and Stalkers" already?

for now tatty bye everybody tatty bye!

DD out

Debbie

I was not meaning you.
Just look for that Robin and something you really enjoy doing and your problems will dimish to acceptable levels.

Life is not perfect.