Am I first again?

Have a wonderful Christmas with all your family Chris and look forward to welcoming you back on to the airwaves in 2012.
Try and get some chill time too.

Luv Susan xx

Have a great Christmas, Chris and enjoy the break!

Hells Bells, all the best for your future career, wherever it takes you.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and may the sun shine be warm upon your face;

Happy Christmas one and all

DtM x

Happy Christmas Chris, Tash, Noah, Jade and Bump, Vassos, Lynn, Moira, Hells Bells and all the wonderful Breakfast Show Show - without you all, mornings would be dark and dull - and thank you Chris for this lovely blog: how we all feared it would die when you transferred to Breakfast from Drivetime.

Today's Advent window revealed a Snowman.

Switching off now for some family time, and a trip to our favourite eatery for tea.

Long live friendship.

Deevs
x

Every best wish to Hells Bells in your new projects - I'm sure you'll still be keeping the Breakfast show on the great form it has showed this year

The Show this week has been everything we would want it to be - uplifting and joyful and excited!

Merry and Joyful Christmas to all involved and it sounds like 2012 is already lining up to be a wonderful New Year!

Love Sarah xxx

Happy Christmas Chris and family and all at the BBC. Look forward to the new year listening to you.

Hi All

Deebee from the Mayoblog here, in my festive disguise. Just wanted to wish a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year to Chris, the team and all you lovely Evansbloggers.

And I have it on good authority that Hells Bells' replacement Andy is a really good thing. He's been producing Drivetime for the past 2 years.

Deebee ~X~

What a twit I am, I just posted this on the last blog, I should try harder.......

Happy birthday Baggy! xx

A very merry christmas to all of the bloggers on here and of course to Christoph!

Hugs to those who need them and I hope Santa brings you everything you all wish for!

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Thanks Chris for another radio blast of a year, your enthusiasm and your banter everyday is a joy.
The highlights of this year for me was my trip to New York in February to celebrate my 60th which was everything I had always dreamed it would be and
turning 60 not being half as bad as I thought it would be and
my daughters announcement that she is expecting a baby in the New Year and watching her grow from "my little girl" into a lovely woman.
Meeting some of you lovely bloggers and our wonderful experience at BBC Radio 2 CiN and of course as Deevs mentioned us all singing Sweet Child O' Mine at the end which is a very special song.

New year resolution? To try and get on here more often.

Love and Peace
Lovelyladyolivia xxx



Happy New Year everyone.

I've been thinking about Diva's question about the highlights of this year and decided my brain must have started leaking - couldn't think of anything at first

Then I started to remember the good year we have had.

Highlights have been racing down the Thames on a inflatable boat,

The R2 festival in a day - truly one of the best days we have had and, of course,

CiN day, from the hug from Chris at the start of the day to Sweet Child of Mine at the end

I'm sure there are more but I need to remind myself what I did!

It's been a good year and it's probably time to raise a glass to all my blog buddies who have shared it!

Sezza xxx

OOh a bit quiet for a Friday?

Just finished work for the Christmas break and feet up.

A bit of reading back on the Mayo blog, inspired me to google my Blog name, here's what I came up with....https://youtu.be/s_DDf3f2Jvo

It made me giggle. Nice legs eh? LOL!

Happy Christmas one and all.

Ho ho ho.

MTF :)

Ha ha Sezza, we are like buses, or is that busses? Whatever :)

Evening all,

What a great show it was this morning! Such a fab idea to have a cookery expert in to answer all the queries and offer tips!! I am not a fan of Mary Berry as a person too much, but you can't fault her on her cookery tips, plus her recipe for a double-crust apple pie has NEVER let me down and is always a popular option (puds are not my speciality!!!). Plus, Aga-talk is always comforting - I remember, as a young girl, staying in a holiday cottage with my family in Lancashire - the cottage had its own field and an Aga in the kitchen. One day, me and my mum picked fresh field mushrooms in the morning and made fresh mushroom soup on the Aga for lunch that day... top stuff!

My best day this year was definitely the CiN Day - so thanks again to Deevs for organising it and to Baggy for putting me up one night to make it possible for me - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAGGY!!!

Anyhoo - thanks to all, those on AND off the airwaves (and to the blog mods), for being so fabulous.

HAVE A FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS - and I hope 2012 brings you nothing but joy and happiness.

With love,

Roo and Jasper xxx

Morning all

Is a beautiful day here - hope it lasts

Today has to be big old sorting out and tidying up day - there's a heap of ironing with my name on

I have reminded my boys - 15 and nearly 13 yrs old - that Father Christmas doesn't bring toys to boys who haven't tidied their bedrooms

Are they allowed to look at me in that tone of voice? ;-)

Laters

Best go look busy

Sezza xxx

Morning All,

I am off to the Parentals soon, so wanted to pop by and say that.......

I wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS xx

You really are a great bunch of people and I am incredibly fortunate to have you as a bunch of virtual friends. There have been some ups and downs on the blog this year, but we have always been there for each other, which is lovely.

I hope Santa brings you all that you desire and more.

See you on the other side (next Tuesday!)

Lots of love to you all
AliB
xxxx

Happy Christmas Eve chums!

LOL Sezza - my dad used to say to me (when I was having one of my childhood "moments") "don't look at me in that tone of voice young lady!" - that's really made me smile reading it on here. Thank you x

Well, here we are - it's Christmas Eve and all that needs to be done has been done. Nic's disappeared into town for some secret last minute shopping so I thought I'd pop by, and just catch up before turning this off for a few days to enjoy Christmas.

Advent Window #24 of course, revealed a bit gold shiny STAR! Anything else would be wrong, wouldn't it?

We popped to the local farm shop this morning to pick up some of their delicious sasisages and some bacon. Surprisingly it was almsot empty. We thought we'd be queueing for ageeeeeees but no, in and out in minutes. They've got some lovestock there so we had a giggle with MiniNic looking at the goats, chickens, donkey and pigs making up silly voices (think Jonny Morris!) - the little one was in hysterics at his dads goat voice. Bless!

Right everyone, have a really terrific Christmas. Cherish your loved ones, and raise a glass to the absent friends who are never far from your heart.

Mwah!

Deevs
x

"sasisages ", "lovestock" ...?

And that's BEFORE I've had a drink!

Hic!

x

Afternoon All,

Just popping in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas - have a wonderful day xx

Thank you for your love, laughter and support over the past year xx

Take care and have a good one folks!

Love
Mary xx

Phew!

That's it, if we haven't got it, tough!

Just sat down for the first time today.

House clean, tidy and ready for our lodger (my Dad).
Meat ready for the oven in the morning.
Just the veg to prepare.

Bring on the takeaway!

Not that I'll be able to taste it as I am full of cold and have a really muggy head, but hey, there are a lot of people worse off than me, so I wish you all good health for the festive season and the coming year.

See you on the other side!

Ta ta Lin xx

Evening each

Back from oldest sons. A lovely lunch, lovely company, far too excited children who were tracking Santa while running around daft.

Now, I only have 3 children, so how did we get to 10 adults, 6 little'uns and a bump? Twas mayhem, but in a good way.

Am having a quiet evening with a new book (yes, a real book). Hope everyone has a lovely few days, including you Chris.

xxxxxx

Hiya

Annie, sounds like you had a lovely time with your family

I'm really looking forward to spending the day with my family tomorrow - Mum's Christmas Dinner - yum yum yum!

Boxing Day might be a little more tricky. We're going to Mr Sezza's parents for tea. I used to be one of 3 daughters-in-law. For the last few Christmas' I have been one of 2 and I have just heard today that, certainly for this Boxing day, I will be the only daughter-in-law.

I don't know what's happened but I think it's going to be a difficult time, especially for my brother-in-law and niece and nephew

Ho hum, there's always something, isn't there!

I hope you all enjoy a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Joyful and Successful New Year (although this isn't the last you'll see of me, I'll still be around!)

Sezza xxx

Oh dear Sezza, hope Boxing Day goes well.

My stepchildren were at our family get-together today. They've kept in touch with us all since their Dad disappeared at Christmas about ten years ago. Was a horrible time but we all got through it. I hope your brother-in-law, neice and nephew have a good day with the family.

xxxxxx

Well that's me done ,and done in, Evening all.

my it's been a long day ,was awake this morning at six o clock. that to me on a Saturday is a silly hour...Oh!!! but wait a mo ,it's Christmas Eve now I get it.

I suppose you are all just about sinking fast after you hectic last few days all running around like headless chickens ,and believe me there are a fare few of those around tonight..Mine will be well And truly stuffed in the morning.

Just now left for me to say to you all,have a (Happy One) and may we all count our blessing as we sit to the table tomorrow that we are all together .Fond memories of those who are not...

Merry Christmas Everyone....Bids.xxx.

Hi all, Quick duck in and out to say Happy Christmas one and all, enjoy it in the Spirit in which it is meant, being the Holy type or Voda/Gin and Tonic doesnt really matter as long as it is for the right reasons. Love the one youre with, live the ones you love, and "slainte" to all absent friends.
Amen,
Happy day tomorrow one and all,

Jo x

Good evening.

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas . I will not be cooking until Boxing day, so new batteries have been fitted to the smoke alarm in readiness.
Just watching Donny Osmond being interviewed by Piers Morgan, Chrissie I hope you are watching it too :-))))))
Right , i must get to bed and be asleep , so you know who will come down the chimney !
Have a lovely day, and treasure the moments.
MC xx

Good Morning.

Happy Christmas to you all.

Have a wonderful day.

Lots of love.

csn. xx

ho ho ho!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

I'm back in the land of broadband and laptops, so just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes earlier in the week. I have had wonderful chillingout time in norf devon, got a walk on a deserted beach, pub lunch, log fires and little penguins a plenty. Perfick.

Wishing you all a calm, fun and whatever makes it perfick for you sort of day. He's been here so just waiting for teen daughter to crawl out of bed before we open some fizzy pop and see what he has left for us! yey!

much love to you all and heres to a happy and healthy 2012 for us all
debs
x

Merry Christmas all.

Hope that your day is full of joy and happiness .And don't forget it's the little things that count..

Enjoy..Bids.xxx.

So pleased to hear, that the Military Wives have achieved the number one slot. Hope I heard correctly?

Apparently, outsellling all the other 12 contenders put together.

All for such a worthy cause, and well deserved IMHO.

Happy Christmas, to you all.

MTF :)

Merry Christmas one and all,

We have had a near perfect day with George aged 1 (he has been totally spoilt!) and to think Christmas will only get better for the next few years! He is in the bath now scrubbing away some of the Christmas excess. ;-)

Brilliant news for the Military wives! A number 1 is an outstanding achievement for all concerned, a special mention to CLP and the team for the coverage they have given to it. The money will make such a difference to the charities benefiting from the sales.

Time for a chilled out evening with my feet up in front of the fire I think, noe I do not have many evenings like this. :-)

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Season's Greetings Of Warmth On A Mild Christmas Dee And Sentimentations Wishing A Merry & INDEED 'appy Christmas Ter CLP, Tash, Noah & ALL Of The Evans 'oushold & Ter ALL At The BBC Who Work On The CLP Breakfast Gig & Ter ALL At The BBC Not Do Not Work On The CLP Breakfast Gig & Ter ALL Who Used Work At The BBC On The CLP Breakfast Gig & Ter ALL Who Would Like Ter Work At The BBC On The CLP Breakfast Gig...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP, Tash, Noah, ALL - A just wanted ter wish you all at Chrsitmas..... errrrrr..... what a realise ave just already done in me title above!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'ere's raising a glass, well actually... all ave presently got is a a large LFC mug with tea and 'oney in at the moment as ave already drunk all me snowballs, ok rasing a large LFC mugga tea.... Ter a pleasant and successful 2012 and 'ere's ter 'opeing (is 'opeing with an 'e' of without???? A mean which is 'opeing as in 'ope.... And which is 'opeing as in 'op???? A don't now, sorry know!!!!).... 'ere's ter 'opeing we all make it ter December 22nd 2012 the day after the world is mean't ter end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Always said 22 is a DAMN fine lucky number!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).
(Came up in yesterdee's millionaire lottery numbers!!!!).

Anyway where was a???????

Oh I yeah......

Simply 'appy Christmas ter ALL and 'ope yer ALL 'ave a nice 2012 (and beyond!!!) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye!

Merry Christmas:

https://youtu.be/rJcJbVBwREc

'appy Christmas:

https://youtu.be/Ms4jYeLEEMM

Morning all

I'm sure Boxing day doesn't mean you should start the day feeling like you done 3 round with Barry Macguigan - and I don't mean round the dance floor!

Spent most of yeaterday sneezing and am now doing a good impression of Rudolph!

We're off for a spot of fresh air now. Hope you're all ok and had a fab-u-lous day yesterday!

Laters - maybe!

Sezza xxx

Morning all,

Morning Sezza,you don't sound to good .A good hot toddy for yourself later ,enjoy your walk.

That's what we are going to be doing shortly ,when I decide to move my self.

Well I hope that you day went well yesterday and that it all went off peacefully ,with no tummy aches or headaches this morning . And now we can all breathe a big sigh that it's all over bar the shouting for another year ,and now it's chill out time ...Enjoy.

Have a good one ..Bids.xxx.

Boxing Dee Greetings Ter ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

Boxing dee sales.... A for one won't be going anywhere near the madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who wants ter spend a nice dee off work.... queueing.... ter get in the car park (in fact ave seen queues off the motorway ter get inter The Trafford Centre & Cheshire Oaks gigs).... Then trying ter find a parking space.... Then trying ter walk in crowded walkways 'aving people block yer way... bump inter yer.... only ter go inter a croweded store ter ave the same 'appen again.... Then ter find yersen wha tyer want.... Then only ter queue ter pay for the damn thing..... ALL ter save yerself a couple of quid off the RRP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not my idea of a nice dee out at Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where ever people go a go the opposite way.... A will go and spend me Crimbo money probably on the forst Thursdee in Janaury when everyone is back at work.... And the above mentioned shopping centres are empty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A just wanted ter say most shocked ter 'ear 'ells Bells of 'ull is moving ter places different ter The CLP Gig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After writing on the blog a think CLP talks too much about 'is personal life on air, a thought that's notta bad thing as other DJ's talk too little about such!!!!!!!!!
A like the fact CLP makes conversation with 'is co-presenters on everything from what 'e did at the weekend ter all about the team on 'is show, names included!!!!!!!!
A mean we wouldn't know about 'ells Bells of 'ull if CLP didn't mention 'is most nice producer from time ter time - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!!

The fact thatta 'eard The Mayo's producer is called Andy shocked me as for some reason a thought 'is producer was a woman!!!!!!!!!! (don't know where a got that from????)
But in alll the years The Mayo 'as been doing the Drivetime Gig.... Ave neve r'eard 'im mention Andy the producer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's times like these a feel a little like a mushroom.... Left in the dark!!!!!!!!!!
Whereas CLP does the exact opposite and keeps us very much informed with developments surrounding the show - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway.... 100% TRUE: When a 'eard Andy was leaving The Mayo Gig.... A was shocked all..... A thought why is it many people who reach the 'eights of radio..... Move on ter other pastures new!!!!!!!!
Take Jono S going inter teaching..... Jono S 'ad rela talent as a sports reporter reporting on live matches.... Not easy ter do!!!!!!!!!!
Now a know if somebody wants ter try something new or follow an ambition why not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But a for one if a got inter the 'eady 'eights of not only the Beeb but the 6th floor of R2.... Working with the radio gods..... A would cling ter the job for life all!!!!!!!!!!!

On 'earing Andy was leaving a was shocked..... And immediately 'ells Bells of 'ull popped inte rme 'eard as an example of someone who deosn't leave..... Somebody of stabiltiy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ALL 100% TRUE ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
THEN a look at the CLP Blog and SHOCK....... The very 'ells Bells Of 'ull who a was thinking about...... Is moving on ter new things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And in a MEGA twist ter me thoughts...... The leaving Andy is not leaving but moving ter fill the boots of the most nice 'ells Bells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DOUBLE SHOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A can fully understand though if 'ells Bells isn't leaving the beeb but moving ter promotion..... Maybe assistant controller R2 or something of similar stature..... Then a can fully understand it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A mesen if blessed with such opportunities would stay at the beeb but seek promotion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUT...... If 'ells Bells of 'ull is leaving the beeb and/ or even the world of media and music and broadcasting...... either way as she is a very nice person (and believe me a now, sorry know, she is as ave met 'elen more than once)..... Let me wish 'ells Bells Of 'ull ALL OF THE BEST in whatever she is moving ter do next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-))))))))))

A just 'ope The Andy can keep CLP in line as much as 'ells Bells did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tatty Bye!

A also just wanted ter say after me problems with the word 'opeing' taken from the word 'ope, thinking it might be confused with 'oping taken from the word 'op!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ave found out that 'oping is in fact spelt 'oping, aka yer drop the 'e'!!!!!!!!
And 'oping is in fact 'opping...... aka yer add a 'p'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Something a find most strange a ter 'ope is normally something that takes longer ter do than ter 'op!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A mean if yer are 'oping for something..... Normally it takes a long time ter arrive, for example ave been 'oping for a wife for 38 years 11 months now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet ter 'opping.... Is done in a very quick spring of the legs..... 'ence yer would think 'oping would be a longer word than 'opping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A find english very confusing all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am off for some brussel sprouts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (another confusing thing.... Brussel sprouts smaller than a cabbage, yet a bigger word..... No wonder so many of today's youth are 'oodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

'ope this 'elps!

Back again,

Well we managed to get out for a walk ,didn't end up where we had planned to go ,instead we went over to one of our local Marina's Port solent .It has a nice board walk with lots of eateries and a few shops,but we didn't go to shop.

We just walked along by the yachts in their berths ,and ended up at the lock that lets the yachts out into the top end of Portsmouth harbour .It was just enough to blow away the cobwebs from yesterday .

Very mild out also which was a bonus ,and lots of other folk taking advatange of that as well, back home just in time for a visit from my aunt and cousin ,they have just gone and now the hardest decision of the day ...what are we going to have to eat this evening ..so many choices ..

Back latewr to let you know...Bids.xxx.

Howdi all bloggies how are we all?

How was everybodies Christmas day?

Just a quick catch up will catch up properly later.

ttfn

kandks
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Good morning all,

turned out that dinner last evening was another roast ,but with cold meat ,very nice too.

Have been up quite early this morning as I dropped my neighbour off at the railway station ,shes off to London to do some Galleries and shows ,lucky lady.
And We've been out for a walk and now back for a snack and then going to try and get out again while we can .
I'm trying this Christmas not to be such a coach potato as when I've gone back to work in the past I could kick myself for not doing anything.

Sezza, Hope that you're feeling OK as you're not about this morning ,and that goes for anyone else that's under the weather ,get well soon.

Lisa, Yes thank you my love we've had a lovely Xmas ,slightly different this year ,and in a way been more relaxing and better ..hope that yours went well .

Take care all and enjoy your day.

Bids .xxx.

Afternoon each

Hope (or Ope Bingo) everyone had a lovely Christmas.

Had Kirstie over today to pick up her new printer. She gets her laptop tomorrow so we shall see.....

Spent yesterday unwashed and in my jammies - was great.

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'Lo Everybody

I'm fine. Thanks for asking Bids. I have been pottering round today tidying up and sorting out a bit

Boxing Day at the in laws was ok, a little bit of a strange atmosphere but we got through.

Did pop out to the shops for a little while today. Went to our local factory outlet but there were Too many people around to look properly. Managed to get some perfume for me and trainers for boy2 as his ahs actually fallen apart.

Right, best feed the troops. Something very ordinary is needed today I think!

LAters

Sezza xxx

Hi everyone:

Just can't believe I couldn't get on here to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I hope everyone had a special time.

We had a lovely Christmas Day. MsS here to open her gifts, all of which she really loved. She gave me a mobile phone on which, apparently, I will be able to listen to the radio, when travelling to work - very exciting! I now realise that my existing mobile phone is probably worth a small fortune on the Antiques Road-programme-thingy.

MrS and I had a lovely afternoon - the meal was a great success (I must drink sherry more often!) and as we ate, we listened to Carols from Kings which we had recorded on the TV. All very magical.

Great news about the Military Wives - no surprise, but lovely all the same. Every one of them must be over the moon, and just wonderful for Gareth Malone and the incredible Paul Mealor. Lots of love to Chris for his effort. xx

MC: bless you, I was thinking of you while watching Donny. xx I kept saying to MrS "are you ok with this?" and by the end of the programme he said to me that he saw Donny in quite a different light. Donny was so honest, and just a complete sweetheart.

I hope everyone is ok, I'm very aware that I am so lucky to be on holiday until 4th January - I felt so guilty watching MrS head off to work yesterday morning - the joy of working in retail!

Best wishes to all on this wonderful blog, if I don't get back in the next couple of days, have a great New Year's Eve (Hogmanay, up here!).

Last, but certainly not least, lots of love to the fantastic Hells Bells - what an incredible lady, a great future lies ahead for her. xx

C xx

Morning all

I've popped into work for a couple of hours just to check everything is ok. I don't mind too much. It's a change of scene but it is hard going out when everyone else is snuggled up in pj's at home!

Hope you're all ok out there

Laters

Sezza xxx

Good moning all,

morning Sezza, going into work will make you feel so much better when you get back home as you know then it's behind you and not playing on you mind ,And your not in your Pj's.

Which I must admit to being at the mo but it will change as we are off fo another walk today ,not sure where but wil have sea in it I'm sure .Just a question of what to have for brunch before we go ..

Have a good day ...Bids.xxx.

Afternoon all,

Funny time these limbo days between Christmas and New Year, only half of the world seems to be working! All three of my children worked on Boxing Day. Personally I find it hard to take time off and do nothing so today even though I am supposed to be “resting” I will be spending my time assessing work and learning my lines for Pantomime.

I did spend some time at the sales yesterday and I have to say I was disappointed, not much on offer considering there is supposed to be a recession. Shopping is one of my least favourite pastimes so I was probably not to enthused.......

After a wet morning the sun has finally come out in South Somerset!

Hugs, to anyone who may be in need of one over this festive period. xx

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

hello everyone,
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, Boxing and Bank Holiday Tuesday, day!
Gets so confusing doesn't it??
We all had a lovely time in our very cosy Manchester suburb house. The weather was mild and we have kept reasonably dry! (Apart from the obvious alcohol consumption!)
Myself got a kindle (hurrah - hints listened to and acted upon!) Himself got an espresso coffee maker which also does a rather nice frothy cappuccino- so I am a winner all round! kindle and cappuccino mmmmmmm!
Only trouble is I am unable to spend days in my PJs as many of you seem to be able to do, as Himself just cannot stand it!. I think it goes back to his growing up when his mother (who was generally sickly) , spent many a day in her "housecoat" (his words) not getting dressed atall from him going to school to getting home. I have never been able to spend time generally relaxing with PJs on. Any nightwear is for that specific purpose literally! i can see his point, as it brings back those bad memories but it would be nice just once .........!
We are looking forward to New Year away in a little inn with log fires (lovely) and beautiful surroundings for lots of walks!
We can also take our little dogs too so win/win again!
Hope everyone is well , and enjoying the break!

Jo x

Afternoon all.

Lovely to read all your posts about Christmas and what you've been doing.

I had a really lovely Christmas day and Boxing day with all the family. It was pretty hectic, but watching all the grandchildren opening their presents and getting very excited running and dancing round the house kept all the adults amused and on their toes most of the time.

I have spent most of today getting the house back in order. LOL!

Also I am very happy that today I finish my second lot of antibiotics, still deaf in my ears at the moment, but feel much better now than I have in the last few weeks, so hope to pop in here more often now.

Hope everyone is ok and had a wonderful Christmas and is now looking forward to seeing in the New Year.

Partner in Crime, nice to see you here. xx

Lots of love.

csn. xx

So, I am alone here.

Very spooky!

Sleep well and take care everyone.

csn. xx

What about a New Year's Eve party on here!

Does anyone like this idea?

csn. xx

Yes, I am back.

csn. xx

Hi csn, welcome back. ooh sorry I SAID WELCOME BACK!!!

A new year's eve party sounds fun!!

It has been very quiet on here for the last couple of days, I know, I haven't posted either.

We had a lovely meal on Christmas Day - we ate exactly what we wanted (different mains and deserts), no cooking and no washing up... result!!! We will probably go there again next year.

Neither of us are party animals these days so we will be seeing in the new year at home with a glass of malt at midnight (a bottle of champagne will probably be opened earlier and I did buy a bottle of Baileys which we haven't touched yet....)

Just watching Dara O'Briain - he's quite a good stand up isn't he?

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

mtd, glad to hear you had a lovely Christmas day meal out. xx

Lets hope lots of other bloggers can join us in here for the best News years Eve party ever.

csn. xx

Morning all, just caught up, sounds like we all had the kind of crimbo we wanted. And that Bids is probably a few inches shorter all the walking she has been doing!

Back at work now, although working from home, but not many others in the company are - and I am the only senior manager around, so struggling to get motivated with all of the "out of office" emails I'm getting! bah humbug!

Csn, glad you are feeling a bit better, but I wont be joining in for new years, I'm not a fan, never have been, and will be in my bed well before midnight with ear plugs in!

Right best get a wiggle on, after a coffee first....

Happy whatever day of the week it is!
debs
x

Another day, another office!

Am covering for my colleague who nabbed the Christmas leave this year so am in her office

Not for too long though as am only doing a couple of hours then home via somewhere that sells bread and milk if nothing else!

I'll propbably be around for an early evening New years Eve. Nothing planned for us so will see how it goes

Laters

Sezza xxx

Good morning all,

Isn't it nice to do something normal .getting back into the swing of things after having a few very relaxing days.

The house is looking tidy again and we are just debating wether to go out for lunch or dinner this evening ,we have to go and do some banking,and we are going to visit a couple of friends that are no longer with us so we'll be getting some flowers on our way to the church yard the way .

Debs ,yes has been lovely to get out and get some fresh air. I'm sorry not to have got down to your patch for the market ,but it's on my to do list for next year ...

Sezza ,hope that you take your turns at time off for xmas ,only fare isn't it .

MTD,Just want to wish you a Very Happy Birthday ,and hope you have a lovely day.

Right got to move myself and get motivated again ,must admit it's a good feeling ....well I think it is !!!!

Bids.xxx.

This by way of a quick, pop by, Happy Birthday MTD'ing. Done!

Forgot to say earlier

Happy burpday MTD ffb - hope you are having a good one whatever you are getting up to - with a cheeky merrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrlot later - if not already!

debs
x

Afternoon each and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to mtd.

I've been faffing about since Christmas - all this time off is really not good - but tomorrow is 11yr old's 12th birthday so I will have to get up and out to give him an enormous hug.

CSN, I'm up for a Hogmanay party - some merlot may be imbibed.

'Deaf in my ears'????? Where else would you be deaf you daft bat?

xxxxx

That was said affectionately by the way. xxxxx

Daft bat checking in.

My dear Annie, that made me laugh out loud. Have a lovely time with little grandson tomorrow. xx

Glad to read some people are coming to the party, thought I might me on my own in here. LOL!

mtd. Happy Birthday. xx

csn. xx

not me but be.

I am going mad!

xxxxx

You definitely won't me on your own CSN!!!

xxxxx

Hi it's me, KatyMac, being the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' and as today is the 5th day ... Five Gold Rings will do nicely thank you.

The veryvery best of this Season's Greetings to you all and for MissToeDipper's Birthday - a couple of cupcakes ..

:^D

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Annie, you are nearly as crazy as me!

Will you be singing at the party?

csn. xx

Oh dear god no!!! My children used to howl like dogs when I sang when they were little - then they would run away.

xxxxx

Interestingly, though - I gave my ex husband a lift on Christmas Eve to our family get-together and he was telling me about his karaoke evenings (don't ask!). He actually said - 'You'd enjoy them - you were always a good singer'. Say's it all I think.

Hi all

Thank you everybody for my birthday wishes and for the cupcakes Katy (I'll save them for later).

We're off out for a Chindian - it's a local asian fusion restaurant which means you can have a chinese starter and an indian main (or the other way round) if you like without having to go to separate restaurants (like CE does...). And yes Debs, some meerrrrrlot may be involved....

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

Evening all,

Well our day went very much to plan and haseen very pleasant, we decided in the end to go out for dinner this evening ,so we went the nice little pub that we know thats on Hayling Island .

I had steak and Mr b had the bigest piece of gammon I've ever seen ,and I had chocolate torte for afters ,but ala no drink as I was driving:((.

But I think that will soon be rectified ...showery here tonight but very mild .

Annie ,can't imagine you not been able to sing :).

Bids.xxx.

Good morning all,

Well here we are on another day and nearly the end of another year. Well have just about come to this morning with the expectation of seeing it pouring with rain ,but it's dry so i'm off to see a friend this morning and hopefully go fo a little walk.

A relaxing day followed by a relaxing evening at GD no 2 for dinner ,can't get any better can it!!

Well better not hang around so hope you all have a good one .

Take care ...Bids.xxx.

Just popping back quickly to wish our lovely Pip a Happy Birthday ,Hope you have a lovely day and get spoilt rotten buy those three gorgeous men of yours.

Bids.xxx.

It's been a long time but I thought I really should pop along here and say hello and thank you to all of the people of the blog for their continued support for me & baby-man (not so baby any more) now known to some as little big-man and/or mini-man & Booboo.

I trust that everyone has had a good festive break and is looking forward to a NYE celebration? Personally I'll not be doing a great deal. Staying at home, maybe a small port & brandy to help my poorly tummy and I'll be lucky if I make the bells at midnight.

Whatever you're up to, have a fab time! And a big Happy Birfdee to Pip... give that bubba a big squdge from me.

Luv
Lyndyloo
Mini-man & Booboo
-x-x-x-

Just popped in to say.

Don't forget it's party night tomorrow.

Sleep well and sweet dreams.

csn. xx

Hello,

Well I suppose I have to say Good morning seeing that it's turnen midnight, just sitting and unwinding after a lovely day.

It started by meeting up with MTF and having a good old catch up and a couple of hours walking on the beach and getting caught out by the waves at times .But so refreshing just what was needed to blow the cobwebs away.

Then it was back home to get ready to go to daughter No 2's for dinner,and they never fail to look after us and are the perfect hosts,and the grandsons seem to be stepping up to the mark also.

Grandson No 2 had an I pad for exmas and was showing me and said to granddad that he should buy grandma one ..I do like his style..but what moved me most that on the back of his Ipad he has had inscribed his name and ..RIP Steve Jobs.. what a lovely thought from a 14 year old ..on asking him why he had had it done at the Apple store his reply was that ,that was the last thing that he had designed .

A special day for myself and Ken ,well today now,we are caelabrating our

Well I was about to say that Ken and I will be celebrating our Pearl wedding anniverary ,yes we got married on New Years Eve. Thirty years and never regetted a day ,and still very much in love ,at times he drives me to distraction but wouldn't change him for the world.

So we will be doing a little shopping then hopefully get out for our walk then we intend to spend the evening wining and dining each other at home and there will be candles and champagne to end a what I hope will be a lo lovely memorable day.

Night ,night ..God Bless ...Bids.xxx.

Just popping by, to wish Bids and Ken a wonderful Pearl Wedding anniversary. Congratulations to you both.

Happy New Year to all bloggers.

MTF :)

Morning all,

Bids, beautiful post about your lovely husband. Wishing you both a very Happy Anniversay.

What a thoughtful young grandson you have, he must take after his grandma xx

Lovely to catch up on all your Christmas tales. I had a lovely day with my sister and her family, ate too much, drank too much, attempted to sing and had a good old jig, a thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all.

Happy New Year - I wish you all the very best of health, luck and happiness for 2012.

Take care folks!
Lots of love
Mary xx

Morning all

Just popping by to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

I'm off on a mini adventure later to see the new year in with some friends, the adventure being finding the house we're meeting at as we've always met up elsewhere before. Still the sat nav seems to know roughly where it's going, so there's some degree of hope that I'll make it and if not I can munch all the cookies I'm in the middle of making, to take and share, and come home ;)

I'm considering trying some sales shopping tomorrow (assuming I can find some sales and with things I actually want in them) as like Sezza and others I've been working this past week (managed to cut down my usual hours a bit though which has been lovely) so haven't had time to venture out with my C word money.

Hope everyone is well and to chat more in the coming year
Hugs to all
Oz

Morning all

Feeling very chilled out and laid back this morning

Ventured into the shops yesterday but didn't see a lot to take my fancy. There were a few things but i would have been buying them for the sake of it so I didn't!

Bids and Ken, have a lovely Pearl Wedding Anniversary - Congratulations

Oz, good luck on the adventure - good to hear you have provisions

We have nothing planned for tonight and I'm really looking forward to it!

Right, boys got a soldering set for Christmas and they've just set it up! Think I'd better see what they're up to!

Sezza xxx

Hello Gorgeous Bloggers,

It's been lovely catching up with your Christmas goings on, seems like everyone had a jolly good time. I was at my parents and had a lovely couple of days relaxing with them. This week I have been recharging the batteries which was much needed. Tonight I am off to friends in Essex to bring in the New Year.

Bids, Happy Anniversary to you and Mr Bids xx

None of us know what 2012 will bring, but what we do know is, good or bad, the blog family will be there to support us.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Lots of love
AliB
xx

Hello all

I've kept my distance as I didn't want any of you catching my cold, *sniff, sniff, cough, cough*. Had it for 11 days and I really wish it would now do one!

I hope you all had a good Christmas and Santa bought you everything you wished for.

Congratulations to PiP and OH.

Congratulations also go to Mr and Mrs Bids on 30 wonderful years. Enjoy your day.

Our NYE will be spent, as usual, with the grandchildren, whilst their parents party. No change there then! :)

Finally, I would like to wish to all A VERY HAPPY AND PROPEROUS NEW YEAR, long love the blog.

Pen x
Aaaaatishoooooo!

*love or live* both fit :)))
x

I give up, that should read proSperous. I'm going for a lie down in a darkened room.

Pen x

Hiya!

Can't believe it is only a week since we were driving down to brizzle to spend the festivities with GD and her fiance in their first house together. Back here to celebrate my Mam's birthday on 28th and now can unwind for this evening.

Many congrats to Bids & Ken on 30 years xxx

Happy new year to all you wonderful bloggers and may get a chance to partake in the NYE blog festivities later.

Love to all, Susan xx

Hi All

Just popped over the fence to wish all of you a very happy New Year! And thanks to CSN for the party invite. We are holding a NYE party chez Deebee - the first one we've hosted for ages so I'm a little bit nervous about it. I'll try and pop by to raise a glass before it all kicks off - of course I will be very organised and chilled (not!)

Also a happy anniversary to Bids! Mr B and I will be celebrating our Pearl anniversary in April. I like to tell the younger folks we got married in wartime - the Falklands war of course... Naturally I was a chid bride - as I'm sure you were too, Bids!

~X~

Hello everyone

Bids, Happy Anniversary to you and Mr Bids. xx

Little grandson has been staying with us since yesterday and is now waiting for his daddy to come and pick him up.

Deebee, have a lovely evening. Hope you will be able to pop in here before your party. xx

See you all later.

csn. xx

Evening each

Just back from youngest's, where we were all trying to avoid the 1yr old who has just found out it's really funny to bite peoples' feet.

I have it on good authority that Kirstie may be about to join the blog - that's if she can find us. She's in love with her new laptop - anyone wanting to save a hundred pounds or so should do as she did and go to 'scratch & dent'. Apparently there's not a scratch or a dent on hers, she's very happy with it.

See you all later.

xxxxx

Annie

Bless the 1 year olds new game sound so fun, whats everyone up to?

kandks

Where is everyone. LOL!

csn. xx

Hi everyone

Just been having a quick catch up, glad that everyone seems to have had a lovely Christmas.

I'm just watching TV tonight, have some party nibbles if anyone wants any. And wine of course!

JG x

Hello JG.

Glass of wine would be lovely.

csn. xx

Hiya blogeroonies!

A night in with my Mum, my mini-man (in bed already) and Booboo. Mum's treating us to Chinese for tea and I might manage a small port & brandy to celebrate.

Luv
Lyndyloo
-x-x-x-

I'm here CSN. Kirstie's forgotten her password - she might be some time!!!

xxxx

who is this chris guy?

Well!!!!!! You did it. Well done and Happy New Year. xxxxx

Anyone want a quality street? -x-x-x-

i am so exhausted working out how to blog i need a drink

Hello and welcome broxiebabe.

Annie, please do a bit of singing and dancing. xx

csn. xx