HURRAH !!!!!

Good Evening Chris.

I just don't know how you do all that you do.

But then The Electric Proms and Elton, etc. is enough to keep anyone going, the atmosphere will be, well, electric!

Looking forward to hearing it and, of course, the red button when available.

MM x

We'd better whisper if Chris is on bed Marj, unless you woke him with that very loud HURRAH!

Oopsie!

MTF.xx

On bed!!

Who knows!

MTF.xx

Psst, I'm not here.

Evening Chris

Enjoy your kip. I am really looking forward to listening to the Electric Proms!

csn. xx

Hello MTF & CSN.

I was just thinking to myself "I hope Chris read my post before he went to sleep" LOL

MM xxx

Hi Marjie, I am sure he did.

csn. xx

Chris, seriously good lovely man that you are

SLOW DOWN!!!!!! dont go getting too excitable tonight

We need you bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow!

Looking forward to the one show to see if you got your wish and if so, how you did!

Wish me luck everyone, already got a stressed head about trying to get TT tickets tomorrow.....
My Friday will be one of joy or despair....

Right - aint it thursty thursday? I do believe it is, anyone want to join me in a glass of chards?

catch you all at somepoint tomorrow.....
debs
x

And Mary, how nice to see you pop up again!

Looking forward to catching up with you and other lovely bloggettes and bloggdudes at CiN too - do you think they have ANY IDEA what they are letting themselves in for! LOL

right where's that bottle.....

debs
x

ooooh debs, if you twist my arm I might go a glass of merlot... As if I need persuading ;-).

Is it a hint that CLP got his wish given that he has spent the day with GR????

Looking forward to the One show tomorrow - only 2 more sleeps to York as well. btw - I was telling my colleagues about meeting you all today, I got the usual 'axe murderer' references LOL.

laters

mtd ffb xxx

MTD who you calling an axe murderer - couldn't lift it and have trouble chopping onions! Expert poisoner mind I might aspire to so watch your drinks on Saturday.

Hope the weather picks up though as very grey here

Susan x

SHHHHHHH !!!! Chris is trying to have a kip.

Back in a bit ,don't want to wake him .Tip-Toe ...

Bids.xxx.

Is anybody going to take chris a cuppa up to wake him?????

Evening all

Good luck tomorrow Debs, I've decided not to try to get any tickets, I don't fancy the venue too much in Manchester! And I can do without the stress of it...

However on the local news tonight, they're showing people who have been camping out at the City of Manchester stadium since last night to buy tickets tomorrow morning, one of them was pregnant with twins due in 3 weeks!

Noce to see you back Mary :)

Cheers all!

JG x

I'm looking forward to hearing Judie Tzuke and her lovely daughter Bailey singing an Elton John song just before the main show starts.

I saw Judie Tzuke, Bailey, younger daughter Tallula and their superb band in concert last week and they were fantastic and Judie can still hit those high notes like she did in the 70s!

And Tiny Dancer plays and all is right with my world!!!

Hope you are all fine too.

Did someone say they was a glass of merlot going spare? I may join you if that's ok!

Seza xxx.....................Dancin' in the Sand!

Thanks everyone for the birthday boy wishes.

Loving the Mayo show and at home too.

Mtd, the blogpoppets were looking for you today.

MTF.xx

Evening all

Well today has been a tad more expensive than expected. My monitor died yesterday. Today I bought a replacement, one of these new fangled widescreen jobbies, I think it may take a little getting used to. Finding the brightness control and turning it down slightly may help...

Hugs to those how need one
Oz

how = who
I'm a bit dazzled ;)

Oz

Thanks MTF - just pooped over to give my apologies.

mtd ffb xxx

Oz, There's pair of Elton's sun-glasses around somewhere? Do you want a borrow?

MTF, good to see you here - or are you not really here?

Seza xx

Seza, I think I can safely say I 'am' here now :)

MTF.xx

Woohooo CLP.

MTF.xx

Seza: thanks for the offer, but it's ok, I've found the dimmer switch :)

Oz

Elton John sounds good!

csn. xx

D'you know, if you ask me how much i like Elton John, I'd say he's ok.

Then i hear a lot of his music together and realise they are actually some of my favourite toons!

Tiny Dancer is possible my Desert island Disc and the boys are so pleased to have been treated to two of my renditions (or ruinations) tonight!

Hi MTF now you're here!

And Hi CSN and anyone else who may have crept in while I was trying to type this!!

Seza xx

Hi Seza and everyone.

Hope your all enjoying the Electric Proms!

csn. xx

I am so p'd off that I can't listen :(

JG x

I'm not listening either, and I like Elton John. Listen again another time perhaps.

Oz

JG and Oz, really sorry to hear that, take it you both have had a really bad day.

csn. xx

Apparently Watchdog is more important...

JG x

JG, Grin and bear it for now, remember all this will pass (and it's on BB2 TV Sat at 10.45pm between 2 "about Alton John" programmes. If you can't watch it when it's on, hoepfully you'll get a bit of time on your own when you can)

I do wish you were closer ((xx))

Does Finlay not want to play with a nice noisy toy just about now? ;-)

Seza xx

CSN: not too bad a day here. Just tired and no radio in this room. Hence I'm thinking best to listen again when I'm awake and in the mood. Back to the grindstone tomorrow, and it'll be another long one I'm sure. Weekend will no doubt be filled with more packing now I have a few more boxes. Upside to needing a new monitor is I've tidied some of this desk, not packing it up yet though!

JG: sounds like you need a big hug, we will meet one day soon and go for that drink too. Something to look forward to.

Oz

That'll be Alton John, brother to that well known Piano Man, ELTON John!!

Oz, Did the monitor come in a nice big box that you can pack something else into? :-)

Seza xx

JG and Oz, I know you are both going through a really hard time at the moment.

Sending you big hugs.

csn. xx

Seza, will set the Cloud thingy!

Snuggly dog is back in now, but he's not up for a snuggle tonight:( Grumbling around the place, too many firework maybe?

HIGNFY on now...that's betterer!

Oz, yes, we do need to find that pub!

CSN, hope you are feeling better now?

JG x

It came in a box alright Seza, but it's a bit of an odd shape to pack anything other than a monitor in. Depending who helps me move it may be wise to pack it back in it's box for the transfer. Will see nearer the time.

Oz

CSN: It could be worse. In my case it's my decision, but I am occasionally doubting it. Still, am looking forward to the new challenges ahead, and most of the time I think I'm doing the right thing.

JG: My pub (which I'd say is at least 3 hours from you) or do we find one in the middle somewhere?

Oz

Oz, it's probably 3 hours each way for us both to meet in the middle!! I seem to be at least 3 hours from anywhere at the moment!!

JG x

I know that feeling, seems I've spent a fair few days doing 3 hour drives to places recently. Still 3 hours each is fairer than one of us spending 6 hours travelling.

Oz

True Oz, but doesn't hold out for a good night, unless we stop over! LOL

JG x

JG,
You are 3 minus 2.5 from me , so come on down, up, over, round , you are welcome .

MC xx

Bet you're all more than 3 from me!

We'll have to meet somewhere else!

Seza xx

JG I still feel awful at the moment. LIke Finlay, Holly hates fireworks and is barking mad tonight!

Oz, I am sure you are at this time. But now that you have made your decision, you must look forward to what a great new life, lies ahead for you and I am not making this comment lightly.

csn. xx

MC, thank you, I will take you up on that sometime! Might turn up with t'dog, and then you'll be sorry!! :)

JG x

JG: now there's a jolly fine idea... :D Especially since I object to spending more time travelling to and from places than I spend at them... ;)

MC: can I gate crash? ;)

Beauty sleep required and a long day ahead tomorrow so will wuss out and call it a night. Hope to see you all tomorrow for FNWC.

Oz

OK, we keep talking about a Manchester meet, it really is a lovely city! We must get one sorted for the Spring methinks!!

JG x

Ok JG, but make it sooner rather than sometime :-)

OZ, of course , you are welcome. ;-)

Hi Seza, hope you are ok, CSN , get better soon.

MC xx

MC - Trouble is, everyone arrives at Piccadilly, and it's not handy for the nicer bits!!

JG x

JG,

I was thinking more like Barbados or Antigua, we can do Manchester anytime ! Manchester is way too expensive and hot in the spring.

MCxx

MC I'm fine!

Spent the evening listening to my favouite song and making a huuuuuuge lasagne to share with my friends tomorrow night!

You ok?

CSN Hope you feel better soon. These nasty cold things people have got are dragging on

Night Oz, hope you have a good day tomorrow

JG More ((x)) Does Finlay hate the firepwrks or try to join in with them?

Seza xx

Seza,

Lasagne sounds good ;-)
OZ, take care , sleep well.

Yes, i am fine thanks, just off to make my butties for tomorrow.

Take care all, and good luck to those that are attempting to get the Take That tickets .

MC xx

Seza, he just joins in, he has no sense of fear at all!!

He's noticed the emotional change in the house, but he's coping well with it, and we are both being careful about it, although I've noticed Mr JG trying to "distance" himself from him, probably more for his own sake than Finlay's :(

JG x

Can I ask here if you've decided where Finlay will live/

Seza xx

Actually JG, the answer to that is probably NO! Go Away! SO just ignore. :-)

Seza xx

Seza, of course, Finlay will be with me, his shifts would make it impossible to have a pet, and it was never even in question...I will move south of that bridge, and closer to work.

Plus, as Mr JG hates gardens, he will most likely get an apartment!

JG x

JG I was just being nosy (sorry) but I can tell how much finlay means to you and hoped you would be able to keep him close

Seza xx

I hope Chris has got his BIG alarm clock with him - he's going to need it in the morning!

Seza xx

Before I say good night to you all, I just want to say I love this blog and all the people on it but i also read between the lines of many posts here and at my old age that isn't to hard to do. I always feel for people that have problems and want to reply whether here or in a personal message because that is me. I don't have airs and graces in my life. What you get is what you see and sorry if I have upset any one tonight.

Lots of love to you all and thank you for your kind wishes.

Sleep well.

csn. xx

CSN, sleep well, hope you feel better soon.

Seza xx

And on the other burning question, he is probably going to buy my Merc from me, and I will upgrade his Audi before we work it all out...

He is desperate to keep the Merc, and as you may have gathered, I'm not fond of it, so we'll sort something out, and swap the personalised plate around, or sell it! Not sure what to do about my name, have had 4 surnames already for various reasons, so not keen to switch again....

JG x

CSN, I've never felt that!! You've always been very supportive to me!

I hope you feel better soon!

JG x

Right, bedtime!

Night all

JG x

You said it JG!

Sleep well

Seza xx

Just popping in to say Good night and wont be around for a few days ,as Im meeting up with a few Good Buddies and some new .

Chris ,hope you have a lovely weekend after this rather hetic week you've just had .

And that goes for all you out there too ,have a good one .

Bids.xxx.

Give them all a hug from me Bids.

MTF.xx

Will do sweety .xxx.

Morning all!
still dark here!

CSN sorry you are still feeling poorly, look after yourself

Bids, see you tomorrow!

JG, so glad that you will still be finlays mum, thanks Seza for having the guts to ask, its been bothering me too!

everyone else, happy friday
I am now off to set up TT ticket camp - 1 mactop, 3 phones and one credit card - here we go.....

laters taters
debs
x

Morning each from dark, wet Fife

Won't be around for FNWC so hope you have a good one. Am off to see Dougie McLean tonight, then the Enchanted Forest tomorrow night - probably with an umbrella!

Look after yourselves you lot.

xxxx

Good luck Debs

And PS, all those going to York, have a great time.

xxx

Any news yet Debs!!?!?

x

Good morning all,

Enjoyed the show last night Chris. Wouldn't have said I was a huge Elton fan but I was surprised how many of his songs I do like. Looking forward to the Ramsey escapade tonight.

Hi to you to JG xx

Thanks Debs. Look forward to seeing you too in November. Have a great time in York, give the lovely Crumpy a hug from me xx


Mary xx

hiya everyone

rememeber me? still looking for work, getting very worried now :-(

Hugs to everyone on the blog and double hugs to finlay, my mum found out that her dog this week actually belonged to someone else (its a long story) and shes gone to her original home (the dog, not my mum) so all dogs need a hug right now!

ps - good luck to all those who want Take That tickets - rather you then me :-) (PS - I saw the initials TT and got excitied as I love the event on the IOM wach year!)

Morning all

Chris on ITV in a mo!

Pen xx

Yippee!! I have managed to get TT tickets for Cardiff!!

Debs, any luck yet?

JG x

Pen - well spotted, I'm watching it now with you x

JG, well done you. If anyone deserves them, you do xx

GD1, has also been successful.

Pen xx

Thanks Pen

JG x

Baggy, just seen about your Mum's dog, how heart-breaking! How long had she had the dog for?

JG x

JG- only about 4 months but felt a lot longer as she was part of the family, she came from people who had found her as a stray, my mum had assumed all normal checks had been done but when she took the dog to be chipped the vet found a previous chip and located the original owners.

The good news is she has found a new lab :-)

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

VAT

Enough Said!

Carry on

AliB
xx

Ali - i am so bored I would drive to kent, do your VAT for a cuppa and a sandwich and come again if only mr bp wouldn't call me mad!

Arh thanks Baggy,

It's a bit more complicated than that. The charity I work for are in dispute with HMRC and we have a lovely man helping us (with a very sexy Welsh accent). I've just spoken to him and he has said could I spend a couple of hours phoning round people etc etc, like I've got a couple of hours to spare. I wouldn't mind but this has been dragging on for years and is now going to a tribunal which is why I need all the papework to be in tip top order.

OK rant over.

Congrats to those who have TT tickets.

AliB
xx

i really fancy a cuppa - anyone joining me?

Yes please! Strong but milky coffee, with no sugar ...... I'm sweet enuff already!

;-)

x

Morning and a Happy Friday to you all.

Very gusty here in Somerset. In fact, some of my washing moved next door!

Just popped in to say, what a lovely pic of Noah on fb.

Hope to join FNWCers a bit earlier than last week. Cant ever predict my hours until I get up to the lab though.

Cheerio for now.

MTF.xx

Did anyone else see Chris on This Morning today? He was talking about his book and he said he had Tash, Noah and Jade with him (said they came to see Peter Andre) and he was also smashing loads of pumpkins! :o))

Syliva - I saw him

and just for you and for CLP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uZkdv7Hqdw

PS - anyone playing the raining crisps game - £20 won in the bagpuss house so far!

Gussets in Somerset!??

..... maybe I need to re-read that MTF!

x

LOL Deevs, you made me scroll back there.

Wanna borrow me specs, they're very bendy you know. Oops!

MTF.xx

Greetings Of Nice Ter CLP & ALL Reading This...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP & ALL – Where do a start?
So much ter say, so much on me mind!
A just don't know where ter start??@?
I'll start with Swarfeegar... CLP, yer 'ad me in stiches winding up Zoe Ball at the end of yer show!!!
For any who missed it, she asked what was Swarfegarr, Schwarfeegar... A may know what it is but a don't know 'ow ter spell it!!!!
CLP answered by 'e can only tell 'er if she's over 16... Then 'e said 'e would buy some for 'er birthday!!!!!
That's what 'appens when yerv gotta dad like Jonny Ball!!!!!
'e would more be working out 'ow much 28,000 tubs of Swaa... Swarfega... would cost if yer took off VAT at 17.5% & added on... Well yer get me drift all!!!!

A great show terdee CLP with Elton John & Gary Barlow on too!!!!!!!

Must admit this weekend is awesome for music on the beeb!!!!!!!
A was listening ter The John gig last night.... really enjoyed it!!!!!!
A like 'is guitarist too... seen many John gigs on tv & a like the way 'is electric guitarist... Jackson Jones... compliments Elton's great piano playing with some raw guitar riffs!!!!!!
Keyboard, Piano & guitar all go together... like bass & percusion compliment each other!!!!!

But as if The John gig wasn't enough... tonight it's The Plant wrocker... & the best of the lot on Saturday.... The Diamond!!!!!!
Can't wait ter see Neil Diamond play at The Round'ouse!!!!!!!

Talking of which... tonight's Jools 'olland Show is gonna be awesome.... Paul McCartney & Neil Diamond on the same show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that's one a will tape & keep in me archives!!!!!!
A tape all the Jools 'olland Show's & keep them to watch over & over again!!!!!!
Got some awesome shows on tape!!!!!!

A just love music all... just can't get enough of it!!!!!!
Still practising me guitar & singing every day... maybe one day I will get around to making some tunes... not easy with work in the way!!!!!!!

'ope all 'ave a nice weekend!!!!!!!!!

PS The latest tune by Elton John & Leon Russell... very interesting piano riff... i'd describe it as a 'anging riff... it's the main part of the song... the part that gives the tune it's identity.... everything else stops... the vocals.. the percusion... and yer get this most interesting 'anging bit of piano from The John... most nice!!!!!!
A don't like the tune enough ter go out & buy it (ok i'd be proud of it if it was my tune & I could do anything remotely as good as this).... but it is an interesting tune... most nice!!!!!

Bye!

PPS Am working on a really interesting riff ave discovered on me electric guitar at present!!!!!
That's when work isn't stopping me!!!!
Me riff am running it through me effects board, added a capo and it sounds very 'appy Monday's... the feeling of the riff!!!!!!
Might bsng it on FB one of these days... or years!!!!!

Bye yet again!!!!!!

PPPPS Forgot ter say.... Actually a ave forgotten this bit!!!!!!!

Bye!

PS 'ere is a clip of the clip of the Elton tune a was on about with the 'anging piano riff.... it 'angs >>>

Nice tinkling of the ivories >>>>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtQJ51wKEk

PPPPPPS Ave just remembered the bit a forgot:

Also on tv tonight aswell as The One 'our One Show on one... With The John & CLP... There's Fifth Gear on Ch5 with one of my favourite new cars!!!!!

The new Vauxhall Insignia 'as struck me, a don't mean ave beenr un over by one, a mean it's looks 'ave struck me as being a very attractive car!!!!!!!
It's a shame Vauxhall are not running the Insignias as their British Touring Car entries as what a beautiful racing car one would look!!!!!!
The Insignia really is a beautifully shaped bodyshell!!!!!!!!
A think Vauxhall ave tried 'ard after all the fun they 'ad made of the Vector, especially off The Clarkson, that they've come out with a fine design!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any way what a was trying ter say... Fifth Gear 'ave got the new Insignia VXR sports model on tonight.... A car i'd like ter own!!!!!!!!

AND... if that's not enough.... the Eddie Stobart programme on again... All this with a mega Jools 'olland & The Electric Proms on all weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There was something else a wanted ter say but ave fogotten that too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS 'ere's this clip too..... Alan Partridge will be feeling anger & jealousy at this >>>>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BuNDVNPYfM

Bye!

Chris,

Thanks for reading out my "Breaking News" on your show this morning. And yes, my shirt is definitely NOT pink but dark salmon!

Nic

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It's PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

;-)

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Kerching!

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