Congratulations once again Chris, Tash and Noah.

Lots of love.

CSN. xx

Chris and Tash.

Lovely photo of Noah and baby Eli on The One Show.

CSN. xx

He is obviously tired.......LOL......or he hasn’t put his phone lock on!!! LOL!!!

Have we all got to remember what we said and say it all again? :-)

Congratulations Chris, Tash and all the family!

Must be time to wet the babie's head isn't it?

Sezza xxx

Sezza, hope you get your tooth sorted out.

Berni, he looks very tired but then he has been up all night. Bless him!

CSN. xx

Hello Again Eli:)

Big congratulations again Chris & Tash, what an exciting time for you. I remember thinking when my son was born 'this is what life is all about'.

Looking forward to hearing you on Monday live from the Palace and then the big gig later.

I missed The One Show (am going to watch online as I must see the photo), the reason being I was in Birkenhead Park watching the Olympic Torch going past. What a great atmosphere was there, everybody so happy and friendly. We then went down to Woodside ferry terminal hoping to see it again, we missed it but watched the ferry boat taking it back over to Liverpool. We heard the music from the concert over there and thought about going across but of course it would have been too crowded and probably would have needed tickets anyway.

MM xxx

Congratulations Chris, Tash, brother, sister and grandparents! Exciting time for you all, thanks you for sharing some of it with us!

And in time honoured tradition "Cheers!" ;-)

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Evening each

Well, how good is that?? Delivering Eli then hosting the One Show. Well done Chirs, you're a star.

Oh, and so is Tash.

xxxxx

PS I should have said that Bingo very thoughtfully took a day off work for us to go to see the torch. I would never have attempted to get my scooter on the train myself.
(probably would have got it jammed between the train and the platform LOL!)

MM xxx

Congratulations to you all, if you are half as happy as I was when my 2nd was born then you will be walking on air!

Bless you all and thanks for brightening all our mornings!

R D J & C xxx

Congratulations to you Chris and Tash on your new son Eli and little brother for Noah and Jade, what a great name. x

Morning all.

Pouring down here.

Hope all the Evans family got some sleep last night.

Our friends daughter had a baby girl at 9pm last night.

Have a great Saturday everyone.

CSN. xx

Congratulations Chris, Tash, Noah, and Jade on the safe, and speedy, arrival of Eli. I thought Noah was a chilled name but Eli is soooooo cool!!!

What a way to start the Jubilee weekend, with such wonderful news. I remember the excitement and emotion when Noah arrived and here it is all again on the blog.

Sorry I've been absent for so long - much a-happening down here in Kent, but I've been lurking and keeping an eye on proceedings!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, especially the Evanses!

jillygoat xx

Is it me or does Noah suddenly look very grown up in the picture of him with his new baby bro?!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2153098/Chris-Evans-baby-DJ-wife-Natasha-welcome-son-Eli-Alfred-Michael.html

What a handsome family!

jillygoat xx

@jillygoat - thanks for the link to the picture! I have been searching to find the one on fb - can’t even find the group on there!! So, Keith/NotSoBigUn - if you can give me another couple of clues to find it.......I will post the pic Ros took of us earlier!! Great to meet you, Ros, Emma, bump and the dogs!! x

Hi everyone

Where's all the comments gone from yesterday's blog? I'm all confused now ....

I missed The One Show last night, so just watched the first 5 minutes on the iPlayer .... if you missed it, please, please have a look: Chris's smile almost cracked my wide-screen monitor.

Happy Dayz!

Deevs
x
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Jillygoat, thank you for the link. Lovely photo!

Berni, try CLP bloggers.

Deevs, we had a new blog but it was the same one as earlier in the day. Confused!

CSN. xx

Jillygoat, I think Noah looks very grown up too.

CSN. xx

Afternoon all,

I should imagine that there is a lot of activity in the Evans household preparing for Eli's home coming ,and I hope that Noah is looking forward to taking on his big brother roll and ready to help his mummy with the baby bathing ,don't you just love it ..

A lovely sunny day down here on the south coast albeit a bit blustery ,bunting and flag wafting in the breeze,and the washing is drying nicely on the line .

having a bit of a pottering day doing what you do at the w/end .just have to pop out later to pick up a few bit for Daughters BBQ on Monday then it's feet up .

First off though I think it's time for a cuppa and a choc biscuit to celebrate .

Take care ..Bids.xxx.

Afternoon everyone,

A lovely mini meet this morning with Berni today! xx I see you have managed to find the FB group, I have seen the photo as proof. ;-)

The sun has been on full output today, rain (heavy forecast tonight) has just started so I guess that is it for the weekend. Good old English weather for you! ;-)

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Huge Congratulations to all the family , well done on the new arrival, thats great news.
Such a nice start to the Jubilee weekend .
Got my bunting up , ready for the celebrations to begin.
Three cheers for Eli , and hip hip hooray for our wonderful Queen.
Have a great weekend everyone xxx

I'm watching the Top Of The Pops Bee Gees special on BBC2, it's a tribute to Robin Gibb.

They certainly did write good music!

MM xxx

Evening Greetings Ter CLP, Tash, Noah, Eli & ALL Bloggies...

Bingo Star 'ere...

Just popping inter the blog, after all the 1st of June excitementations and congradulations of The Eli dude arrival, ter say a forgot ter mention as a often do about the 'Bingo Star First Dee Of The Month Sets A President For The Month Ahead Weathe rPrediction'.....

THINK what the weather was doing where you where (wheres VERY much with ayches!!!!) on the 1st of the month, this month for sure being June for any who might be unsure!!!!!!!!

Where a was it was on The Wirral.... Took me Mum ter see the Olympic Torch pass through Birkenhead Park..... And it was the most beuatiful blue sunny skies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't 'ave asked for better weather!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ter me this is telling me June is gonna be a wonderful beautiful month of sun and blue skies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So yer might say what's gone wrong with all the rain presently present!!!!!!!!!!!!????

A will tell yer:

It's the most prominant bank 'olidee weekend of the decade if noot of 60 years..... so being a bank 'olidee weekend sadly it's gotta rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just a fact of life a British bank 'olidee will usually mean rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once the wonderful celebrations are outta the way..... Normal weather service will resume..... aka sun and blue skies after thre 1st of June weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Again yer 'ear dit 'er efirst about the 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad ter 'elp.... Nite ter each!!!!

Soz a goot abit over excited in me last sentence above (soz for the spaces in the wrong..... places) .... Causing the fingers and the space bar ter 'appen at the wrong time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tut tut tut!

*where you were* or up 'ere *where yous was*

MM xxx

Hi everyone:

So far, I am really enjoying the long weekend. Yesterday, was another cleanfest - kitchen cupboards this time! It really does make you feel quite smug when the cupboards are organised, doesn't it!

Cheryl: I caught up with the One Show yesterday - I could not be more pleased for Chris he is the happiest bunny ever!

Jilly: yes, Noah is so grown up - he is a gorgeous boy. He is so like his Daddy - he has Chris's mouth! I know that I am so lucky to have met Chris and I can confirm he is totally gorgeous!

Bingo: very well done on the 1st June prediction for Eli's arrival! You are awfully good at predictions!

Keith and Berni: how lovely you two have had a mini-meet! Always a wee bit surreal, isn't it?! I just can't wait for the Edinburgh meet in a couple of weeks!

Bids: lovely to see you, that's a big effort for you, with your poorly shoulder. xx Hope you have a lovely time at the BBQ.

MC: I have my Union Jack earrings to be worn the entire weekend! I agree, the Queen is wonderful.

Maddy: MrS and I watched the Bee Gees last night, too. They were just incredibly talented, weren't they? So sad about Robin - he wanted to live, so much.

Tomorrow, we are going for lunch to my sister's - really looking forward to it. We will be joining in with the ongoing celebrations for The Queen, so we may have to have a wee glass of bubbly, as you do!

Have a lovely Sunday, everyone.

C xx

Morning all!

Bit grey and damp but are we down-hearted - well.......... No not really.

Preparing the salad stuff for the Jubilee Jubilations at Mum and Dad's this afternoon

Biggs thinks all the Jubilant celebrations are all for him but I expect he'll tell you more about that after the weekend!

Now I just need to go an re-think the outfit for today! Something with thermals i think!

Hope the Queen has packed a nice warm kagoule for her boat trip this afternoon!

Will be joining in with a glass of bubbly too I hope!

Laters My Lovelies!

Sezza xxx

Can't spell my own dogs name!!

It's Gibbs who has a Jubilee connection!

xxx

Hi everyone! bit of a mixed weather bag in brizzle one minute its vvvv wet the next the sun has got his hat on! Taking the safe option of staying indoors with a bea-u-tiful rib of beef - I know it is so as it looked so good when I got it from the butchers yesterday I couldnt wait - so it was roast on a Saturday and roast again today!

I'm sure the CLP clan are having a ball with baby Eli I wonder if the novelty for Noah has worn off yet - and if he got a new toy from his baby bro.

Right soon time for a little pimzz and watching the boats on the telebox, I do hope the rain isnt too bad - saw some little boys on the news at 10am who had been there for 4 hours already and were soaked - bless

And I do believe our cathmel is there too! hip hip hooray!

Happy Jubilations everyone
debs
x

Afternoon all,

A fair day here so far ,we've had sunshine this morning ,a bit overcast now ,but the main thing is that it's dry.

I hope that you are all enjoying the celebrations that are going on all around ,It's nice to see the flags flying up and down the streets brings in a little colour don't you think.

Looking forward to seeing the Thames barge regatta today ,and I do hope that the weather holds ..

Crissie ,thanks for that ,but have had a lot of help this week from Ken ,bless him .Enjoy your lunch .

Sezza ,enjoy your celebrations too ,I hope Gibbs enjoys himself also ,no doubt that there will be lots of cuddles and treats.

Yes I also watched the Bee Gees last night ,one of my all time favorite groups ,definitely a sad loss to the music world .

see you all later .take care ..Bids.xxx

Hi Debs ,just saw you sneek in there ,glad to see you're having much the same sort of day as we are ...

Bids.xxx.

Greetings To ALL On This 'istoric Day In Which To Be British...

It's times like these....

BINGO STAR FEELS PROUD TER BE BRITISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A SALUTE TO 'ER MAJESTY...

In true modern techno madness me smiley face with salute failed ter show. Try a different way:

A SALUTE-

Soz this going Dad's Army/ Frank Spencer. Try again,

A SALUTE

:-)
v

Morning all!! Sooo, I am ‘listening again’ to Thursday’s show and Chris is talking about trying all manner of things to get labour going......including some things he can’t even talk about on the radio......and now I am wondering if I can take some credit for the arrival of Eli the following day?????!! LOL!!! C’mon Chris - fess up!!

Looking forward to seeing Chris do his Royal Duty at 5pm today!! What a story for Eli to tell when he grows up!!! Hope you all enjoy yourselves today!! x

Morning all!

Just wanted to say didnt the Queen look fab yesterday and good on her for braving the cold and wind and not sitting down - true lady in all senses of the word.

Also if you have missed the Prince Charles documentry about her - its repeated later this afternoon and tonight - what a great insight to their private life - brilliant photos and video footage.

Right few chores and a couple of dogs to wash before the concert and CLP later - bet he is bouncing around like a kid with too much sugar right now!

Happy Holiday Monday!
debs
x

Good morning all,

Overcast here on the south coast and not too warm either . just a chilling morning here before going off to daughters for BBQ, reckon we are going to be in need of some woollies .

Watched some of the river pageant yesterday ,how lovely and didn't those in the rowing boats do well ,they must be exhausted today ,and I hope that they are all having a well earned rest .

Gail, this for you ,so I hope that you saw it but if you didn't ,Ive I played All The Queens Horses ITV 6-30 Sunday .A must see, The french horse whisperer was amazing .

I hope that you're all enjoying this extended w/end and making the most of it .

Take care ..Bids.xxx.

Debs' done it again ,like ships that pass in the night .

Bids.xxx.

'Afternoon all

I could get used to these looooooong weekends!

A pottering round, trying to keep warm sort of day so far but it looks like the sun might just have come out in time for the fete this afternoon!

Debs, Very patriotic of you to bath the dogs in time for the concert - but I don;t think the Queen was insisting on that!

Bids, take 2 cardies! Blinkin chilly indeed!

Bernie, just a heads up - Chris on t'radio i think!

Sezza xxx

40!

Hello!

Hope everyone is enjoying the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, it makes me feel proud to be British. How anyone can even think about doing away with the monarchy is totally beyond me.

Looking forward to the concert with some great names followed by the Queen lighting the National Beacon, the last of 4,000 lamps across the UK. Madness are going to sing Our House on the roof of the palace LOL!

MM xxx

PS Chris is talking to the artists taking part live from the palace at 5.0pm on R2!

Evening each

Just watched the Jubilee Concert with cousin, who is off back home to Newcastle tomorrow.

What a spectacular success. Well done Gary.

xxxxxxx

Hi Sezza,Maddy Annie,

just got home so thought i'd just pop in and see what you've been up to .We've had a lovely afternoon with the family and the weather held out for us and we did get to see some sun and it was warm ,but yes Sezza needed my woollie.

Then we all went inside and settled down to watch the concert ,which it had it's highs and lows ,but on the whole I think went off really well .But Annie the only thing that was missing for me were the pipes , noooo I can hear you shouting but it would have been nice to have heard some ,Oh!! well maybe ,just maybe in a couple of weeks ,and I might even get to feel a bit of a kilt if i'm lucky...lol.

Just having a night cap before turning in ,so I'll wish you all good night and God bless ,and i'll say a little prayer for The Duke of Edinburgh ,hoping he gets well soon .

Night ,night ..Bids.xxx.

Well Done Sir Gary Barlow and all the team who put that spectacular concert on last night!

Wasn't it a-maz-ing!!!

The boys and me had a great sing-a-long to Delilah and the graphics on the palace for Madness just made my techies boys day!

I thought the Queen looks beautiful and hope the Duke of Ed is doing well today

The Commonwealth Choir were inspirational

Loving this extra day off

Sezza xxx

Oh, and I know it's not important but I realised last night why Cheryl Cole has suddenly become Just Cheryl!

I thought it was just an affection or pose-i-ness but of course, Cole was her married name wasn't it? Now I understand why she wanted to lose it!

Sezza xxx

Oi - I'm "Just Cheryl" - can I sue her, like Mrs Beckham did with Peterborough FC - up the Posh!!



Happy Birthday Rips.

Nutjob xx

Hi everyone:

Well, I have had such a great weekend - loving every moment of it! We had a terrific day yesterday - I thought the concert was just fantastic. Sure, not all of it could appeal to everyone, but it was such a wonderful achievement by Gary Barlow to organise all that - why a guy, he must feel like he's living the dream.

I did feel for the Queen being there without the Duke, she looked quite lost, bless her. Beautiful speech by Charles - ooooh, I just thought the whole thing wonderfu!

I could get used to these four day weekends, no problem!

Cheryl, thanks for letting us know today is Rips' birthday - hope you have a really happy day, Rips - I really miss you not being on the blog any more. xx

Nothing much to report from me - hope you all enjoy what is left of the Holiday Weekend.

C xx

Hi everyone,

Just a quickie from me to say;

Happy Birthday Rips - have a great day xx

Agree re: the concert absolutely fantastic - well done Mr Barlow.

Edinburgh blog meet: those coming to the meal on the Saturday evening please check the CLP Bloggers page on Facebook.

Have a good day folks!

Mary (who hopes to get back to blogging sometime soon!)

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all having a lovely Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend - I know I am.

Happy Birthday Rips xx

I feel guilty that I haven't done much this weekend. Went to visit the parents on Saturday and then to a friends for lunch on Sunday. Yesterday and today I've just been sat in front of the telly soaking up the Jubilee celebrations and feeling incredibly proud to be British.

Last nights concert was brilliant, give or take a few "singers" who couldn't actually sing!! But wonderfully put together by "Sir" (it's only a matter of time) Gary Barlow. Well done Gazza :)) This morning's service at St Paul's was dignified and now I am waiting for the balcony appearance and the fly past - what a weekend.

Shame it's back to reality tomorrow.

AliB
xx

Afternoon each

Haven't been around much due to cousin visiting for the weekend.

We didn't mean to watch the Concert last night but ended up sitting through the whole lot. And, yes, Ali, there were a few singers who just couldn't cut it. And, yes, Gary Barlow for a knighthood - that would make Chrissie's day.

Happy Birthday Rips.

xxxxxx

Good afternoon one and all,

I have really enjoyed the DJC over the weekend down here in Hamble. We had a party on Saturday evening (think last night of the proms) wihth plenty of flag waving. A street party between the motorhomes yesterday afternoon, good job we did it is chucking it down here now! We all got together to watch the fantastic concert from the palace! How I wish I could sing like Alfie Boe!

I am sat in the awning now with my notebook waiting for the rain to blow over.......drinking a cup of coffee (Rock and Roll)!

I have taken the rest of the week off work and am deciding if we stay put or move down the coast a little towards Weymouth?

God save the Queen! ;-)

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Hello.

I've thoroughly enjoyed all the celebrations and am feeling very proud to be British. Long may it continue as I'm sure it will do in the future thanks to William & Kate (and not forgetting Diana's influence on her boys).

Highlights of the concert are on now on for anyone who hasn't yet had enough.

The Queen must have felt very proud on the balcony and really seemed to enjoy the feu de joie. Lets hope Prince Philip is soon on the mend again.

MM xxx

OOoo Keith, hope the rain disappears soon. We've had a lovely day here in Fife but I think rain is on it's way. And I agree about Alfie Boe - wasn't he just fab?

xxxxx

***Happy Birthday Rips***

Congratulations...I wish we had had a name the baby competition on here as I have had it in my head for months that he would be called Elijah...spookily I was nearly right!

love Loli

Having a very lazy day here ,the rain finally arrived to these parts today ,so can't complain as we've been luckier than most .Just that horrible thought that is creeping into my head that it's back to work for me tomorrow :-((

Popping by also to wish our Lovely Rips A Very Happy Birthday ,hope it's bee a good one Rips.

Take care ..Bids.xxx.

Evening folks,

Well, what a wonderful weekend. I dont think i have watched so much TV in ages.
The Jubilee celebrations have been magnificent , I have loved every minute of them.
I do hope Prince Phillip is on the mend soon too, it was a shame to see The Queen without him at her side.
Does anyone else shed a tear each time they play the National Anthem?
Back to normal life tomorrow , boooooo .
Bye for now
MC xxx
Living life in the I'm going to keep my bunting up for a few days yet lane ......

Good morning all,

Cloudy here today so I'll move on to other things..Back to work for me today after twelve days off resting arm and hopefully nearly there with it could have done with maybe till the end of this week ,but well see.

Kathy ,yes every time and all the pomp tunes always brings a tear,and yes what a w/end ,it's been really wonderful to have seen most of it .

Take care all and have a good day .

Bids..xxx.

Just to let you all know ,that I've put a photo of Ben on my fb taken over the w/end ,thought you might like a peep to see how well he's looking now got the all clear from the hospital now ..

Bids.xxx.

Good morning:

Bids: Great about young Ben's all clear. A real relief for you all.

CLP, Tash, Noah & Jade: Congratulations on the safe arrival of little Eli. Well done Tash.

Well wasn't the Jubilee great. I ended up going to eight events in our village. Was frozen, wet but kept smiling. Went up to the lighting of our beacon and the nearest one we could see was over at Cholmondley where CarFest North is going to be. Got frozen again but at least not wet!

Happy Hump Day everyone - doesn't seem right does it?

Regards PJ

Pj, it does indeed seem strange!

I really can't get my head around what day it is or where I should be!

Am currently at another estate covering for annual leave so am in even more of a muddle!

it was a very good weekend and I expect there are a lot of people sleeping a lot better this week after so many events seemed to go so well!

Maybe not Tash and Chris!! although I'm sure baby Eli is a little dream and not keeping his Mummy and Daddy awake all night at all! ;-)

Right, best do what i need to here then scoot off back to my own office!

Sezza xxx

Hi everyone:

Got up this morning, back to work after such a lovely weekend, thinking "well, at least there is Chris to look forward to". Errr, no, he's having a week break, and quite rightly! Oooh, and I don't like to say it, but I thought RA was just so dimissive of Lynn this morning, and did not try a bit with Moira for the Golden Oldie spot. Things may have improved after I left for my train, but I was really disappointed with this morning's show.

Not to worry, you know me - always having a wee moan!

Bids: I hope you have not gone back to work too soon - you take care, ok? And lovely to hear about Ben. xx

Today, sees one of my bosses stop for two weeks' holiday. It is pandemonium, but I just had to say hello!

Hope everyone is ok - Hump Day already, it's brill!

C xx

Afternoon each from soggy Fife.

Bids, take care of that arm and don't be doing too much.

The National Anthem doesn't make me cry, but I'm always in floods with Auld Lang Syne.

Sezza - I was waiting for my Sunday paper on Saturday and was really annoyed when it didn't turn up at the appointed time!!

xxxxxx

It's I Vow to Thee My Country or Jerusalem that does it for me!

Annie, what's making it worse is the kids are off school so haven't even got those markers in the week!

Chrissie, I rather like RA in the morning (or at night - I'm not fussy) but you're right! I think our Chris is one of the only people who really connect with the other people on the show especially the Pause for Thought-ers.

ever so tired tonight - thank goodness the rest of the week is short!

Sezza xx

Bids, meant to say, good news about Ben. Have had a look on FB but seem to have lost you.

And, btw, my thumb nail now has a hole in the middle. Looking forward to showing it around in Edinburgh - hope it doesn't put anyone off their dinner.

xxxxx

Eeeww Annie I think I will sit well away from your thumb!!

Bids I couldn't find you either but should really go and have a better look. Take care of that shoulder and can't remember if it is your drinking arm?!

Wet and warm here today - very strange.

Love and hugs to all, Susan xx

Bids, I can't see Ben either! Maybe you haven't shared it, I know I've done that before!! Hope the shoulder is feeling better x

Hello everyone, back in a bit.

Susan - that's the response I get from all the family apart from 2 little boys, who are fascinated by the thumb nail. But you will be forced to view!!

xxxx

Hello,

Day 1 done ,and has gone quite well ,shoulder held ,and yes Ladies it's my drinking arm ,but fear not the other arm is Ok..lol,learning to use my other arm quite well now,and many thanks for the interest .

Annie ,havent you lost that nail yet ,you new nail must be coming up behind it now ,or are you wanting it for show and tell next week..not to worry I'll bring some sharp scissors with me ,and needle and thread ,have it fixed in no time ,and there will be enough of us to hold you down ;-))

Hoping that the weather improves for next week also ,although it wont put the dampers on anything ,just makes it easier.

Sorry about pic on FB its there now ,thanks Pen forgot to share it ,it was on my page. just can't beleive how tall my grandsons are getting ,I haveto look up to No1 and No2 now.

Bids.xxx.

Bids, glad the arm is holding up. Please don't bother with the scissors next week.

Off to have a look at Ben on FB.

xxxxx

Nope, still can't see it Bids. Bring a photo to Edinburgh.

xxxxxx

Good morning all,

A drizzly day here on the south coast and by the weather forecast ,it's going to get a lot worse .
Not much happening in my day ,only hair being done tonight in preparation for my journey ooop north next week ,one is going to try and look near on to her best. you have to try don't you,just call me Mrs bucket I don't mind..lol.

Have a good day ..Bids.xxx

Morning all

Coffee morning here today

The music of choice is plinky plonky music hall piano, roll out the barrel styleee!

It culd be a long morning!

Sezza xx

Morning All,

Been awake since just before 4 o'clock thanks to a noisy lady fox!! Expect to find me slumped on my desk by 10am!

Bit overcast here and rain and gales forecast - deep joy.

Quite excited that it's Thursday already though, could get used to these four day weekends :)

Hope everyone is well.

AliB
xx

Now it's the Birdie Song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My ears are bleeding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may need someone to send in a rescue party soon!!!

Sezza-aaaaaaagggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Morning all,

I am enjoying Richard Allinson in the mornings, definatley my prefered choice when the big man is away from the dials!

I am sat in my motorhome awning with the rain lashing down outside here in Hamble! Forecast is for worse to come and for the wind to pick up....oh joy! Still it could be worse, I could be in work. ;-) I think I may pack up a day early and go home to our local pub to end the wet week off, that is if we can drive off this grass. :-(

Off to walk the dogs in my wellies, it must be summer!

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Hello everyone!

Bucketing down here, nuff said!

Keith, I know several people who have returned home early from their hols, it's such a shame. At least the pubs are doing well out of the weather. I know our local is for sure. We were there on Sunday and they had a roaring fire. It's June, for goodness sake!

AliB, are you awake??

Bids, Like Annie, still no sign of Ben! I know sometimes I don't get all my friends posts on FB, no idea why. It's very annoying.

Annie, your nail sounds ghastly!

Sezza, have you removed the ear plugs yet? lol

x

Hi everyone:

Just checking in, hope everyone is ok.

Annie: I am terribly fond of you, really I am, but I will NOT be looking at your thumb next Saturday! I can't even get through an episode of Casualty, so there is no chance! Sounds awful, though, you wee pet lamb. xx

Went out at lunchtime to pick up make-up for MsS from one of the big department stores which unfortunately is close to my office ... there goes another twenty quid I'll never see again! And, I then managed to get a nice wee pair of shoes - been looking for ages, couldn't find anything, but they were there today, waiting for me. Back to the office, all in 50 minutes - not bad, eh?!

Very "heavy" weather here - thunder is in the air, I'll be bound!

Enjoy the rest of Thirsty Thursday.

C xx

Chrissie, you made me chuckle about your 'twenty quid'. If ever you get lucky enough to have grandchildren, I can assure you, it gets worse. So start saving now! Well done on the purchase of new shoes. When I have all the time in the world to shop, I can find nothing, but give me just an hour and I can move mountains!

Oh well, back to the tennis. Still raining here :(

x

I think all 'us girls' can identify with the shoe buying thing.

It's also persisting down here on the borders - has been for about five hours. No sign of any thunder though, We're having a whip round @ work to buy wood for an ark !

Think I mentioned a neighbour's grandson recently. He has a very rare disorder and is having a bone marrow transplant today. I know you will all root for the little mite. Not a year old yet. Thanks ................ knew you would.

Regards PJ

Pen: oooh, I can only imagine the cost! When MsS was born, I did think about keeping all the receipts for everything we had to buy, but after about 6 weeks I could hardly believe what it was costing, so ditched the receipt idea! I know what you mean - if you have time and money for shopping, you can't find a single thing. Give us 25 rushed minutes, and it's a result!

PJ: bless that wee soul - I hope everything will be alright for him. xx

C xx

PJ, hope all goes well for the little fella xx

Hello everyone.

As this is a public site I feel the need to express my opinion without getting a backlash from anyone but that's your choice.

I feel it has become a very cliquey little circle here and if you upset someone by the written word, the ranks are closed on you. A bit like bullying in the first degree.

Yes I am old enough and big enough to deal with this, well actually I am quite small. LOL!.

I have made some lovely friends on here, some I thought would be lifetime ones, sadly that is not to be.

I thought this was Chris Evans blog but I'm not so sure anymore.

I hope to still keep in contact with all the lovely friends that I have made through this blog.

Marjie and MBD, I hope you still keep the number chasing game going, really enjoyed it myself. xxxxx

I wish you all well and every happiness for the future.

And to the person that doesn't think it is right to do a post when you leave here, sorry I must disagree with you on that one.

Lots of love to you all.

CSN. xx

82!

Evening all,

Well ,hair all done and trimmed,and friend has gone home after a nice catch up.

We've had much the same weather here today ,and I'm surprised to see the gazebo still standing although it is wavering a bit in the wind ,so we will have to see what the morning brings .

Keith so sorry for you that the weather not been too good for you but as I know you well enough now ,I can honestly say that you'd enjoy yourself if you were knee high in the mud ,because you're that type of guy. Safe journey home to you all.

PJ , yes here too hope all goes well with the little one ,and please let us Know how the little chap gets on please .

Sorry you cant see the photo of Ben ,think you'd have to go to my wallto see it ,big tall lad now ,dont know what hes been eating lol.

And no me neither would like to think about the expense of our off springs or grandchildren ,ours have just raided their piggy banks ,so now the saving begins all over again .I must admit Crissie I did smile when you said that about the money just like Penny. but we just do it don't we and wouldn't have it any other way ,put it this way ladies what else could we do with it ...shall I leave a space below for you to fill it in ..lol..

Right folks ,just time for a night cap me thinks before that bewitching hour ,so I think it's going to be hot chocolate and a choccy biscuit.

I'm so sorry ..pressed before I'd said goodnight .so It's good night from her and it's goodnight from me .

Take care all.Bids.xxx.

And now it's good morning ,

What a windy night it's been ,and no the gazibo did'nt make ,I did say to Ken that it wouldnt ,so he's the one that has to sort it hehe ,I'm off to work .

It looks like most of the country is in fo a blustry day ,so I advise you all to hold on to your hats . Take care all and have a good day.

Bids.xxx.

Morning blogettes:

I spoke to my neighbour last night - little chap's Grandad - didn't have the transplant yesterday - slight hitch. Definitely happening today. So please all cross your fingers again for him today.

Granny is up with the parents in Newcastle. Grandad has to stay behind because they also childmind their other daughter's son !

It's still raining here on the borders.

Regards PJ

Morning All,

Wet and windy here, but what's new! Has anyone told the powers that be that it's JUNE!!!!!

PJ, Be thinking of the little one today xx

While PJ is asking for positive vibes, please can I have some too for my Little friend, Tina, in Zimbabwe. She is very, very poorly. She has just undergone chemo for Leukemia and now has an infection which she can't fight as her white blood cells are very low. She needs all the positive vibes, prayers etc she can get. Thank you.

csn, I'll miss you, but we always have the other side ;) xxx

The only good thing about today is that it is Friday already. Yippee.

AliB
xx

Positive vibes all round for everyone who needs them x x

CSN, Not sure I understand but all the best to you and yours x x

Ali, Could you not have a word? I know we were short of water but I think we can copw now!

PJ, Any chance of a bunk on the ark?

Bids, Ooops to the gazebo! Hope everything else stays in one piece!

There was a big branch down in the road this morning. Luckily to the side but a bit un-nerving!

Chrissie, I have to take Boy1 and his broken phone to the nearest big town tomorrow - I may have to divert into the make-up shop while I'l there!

Anything to bring a bit of cheer to this dull day!

Sezza xxxx

ps Tooth still broken, earliest appointment I could get is next tuesday!!

More joy!

xxx

Morning all,

CSN - I am not feeling the same as you seem to be? Maybe I am part of your problem? I am very sorry to read your post and want you to know I for one would be delighted to see you on here anytime! My moto would be never say never. Much love xx

I have had enough of camping for this week, I am all packed up and ready to hit the road home, the wind and rain last night, cor blimey! ;-)

It is lovely to read you posts and look froward to the return of CLP on Monday for my drive to work. Yea!!! (that is for Chris's return and not work, just to clear that point up!)

Keep smiling

Keith
xx

Morning again blogettes:

Sezza: Of course your bunk is booked ! Anyone else?

Sezza: Mr PJ broke a tooth over the Jubilee. Earliest appointment he can get is next Friday! Good job is wasn't urgent .............

The rain has eased to a drizzle at the moment. At least we haven't got the high winds - being on an airfield any breeze feels like a hurricane anyway.

Is it finishing time yet? Day dragging here.

Hi everyone:

First of all, just to say to all of you getting the terrible weather - I really feel for you, it's no joke, I do know that. For some reason, we are getting away with it today - I hope it lasts! (sorry!)

PJ: hope the operation goes well today - what a worrying time for the wee boy's family.

AliB: I certainly will say a wee prayer for Tina - so sad to hear of her plight - it must be terrible for her.

Sezza: good luck at the make-up shop: what always unnerves me is when they tell me that if I only buy "this" product and not "that" one too, I will be unable to show my face to the world! Incidentally, MsS offered to pay for her make-up last night - MrS had to pour me a large whisky to get over the shock! (any excuse - yes, I know, Pen!)

Happy Friday, everyone.

C xx

Keith, did you see the 3 big ships in their home harbour last weekend or was I imagining that was what you were going to do?

Anyone hear Lynn getting all excited over Carlos Fandango on Popmaster? Bingo, think you need to get back in there!!

Shh, whisper it quietly but I don't think it's raining as much as it was!

Sezza xxx

Morning all!

Blimey o’reilly (sp), it can’t be June, more like November. Strong winds, cold and wet here.

Bids, hope Ken doesn’t get blown away whilst retrieving the gazebo!

PJ and AliB, got everything crossed for the poorly ones.

Chrissie, as a rule we do get an offer of payment, but we usually say, ‘it’s okay, don’t worry’, so they don’t! Lol. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

‘Large whisky to get over the shock! Yeah, yeah, where have I heard that before!? Hehe.

Hope your weather lasts too, I think there is a whisper we might get a half decent day tomorrow!

Talking of appointments, remember my gammy leg? Well, still got it and have to wait 2 weeks to see the doc! I think I’ll survive!

CSN, what’s up chuck? I’ll message you on t’other side in a bit.

Keith, safe journey. I’m also looking forward to Chris’s return. Have quite enjoyed RA, some good tunes have been played.

Pen x

Afternoon bloggers,

Ali & PJ - thoughts and prayers are with both children xx

It's turning a tad chilly up here but we have been very fortunate given what most of you have had to deal with. Hope it all blows over soon!

Well it's Friday yippeee and Chris is back on Monday so double yippeee and it's the Edinburgh blog meet next weekend so triple yippeee!

I have been listening to RA this week but there is something different about him and I can't quite put my finger on it still better than RM in my humble opinion.

Hope you are all well and looking forward to your weekend. Tomorrow I will be shopping, then hairdressers to get the sparkly bits touched up and a wedding receiption in the evening. Sunday I will heading down to the west coast to spend the day with family so busy one ahead which I am really looking forward to.

Have a good weekend folks!

Mary xx

Just having a check-in, over a little break, and a cup of tea. I love Fridays, I really do!

Pen: so sorry about your continuing problems with the gammy leg - I did mean to ask about it. xx

Bids: I also meant to say to you earlier today, I am glad your poorly shoulder is holding up. How wonderful that you won't let your "drinking arm" deter you next weekend! xx

Mary: hiya, always lovely to see you. Have a wonderful weekend - it all sounds good. xx

Re: RA - I tried, I really tried, but this morning was spent in silence - even MrS couldn't believe it because I can hardly function without R2. I know, of course, that the show must be different with another host, but RA (who I really like, usually) was just giving me the hee-bee jeebies the last couple of days. But, isn't it great that we all like different things? Makes the world go round!

Tea finished ... aarrrggh!

C xx

Afternoon everyone!

Well 3 day weeks are great - but not when you still have 5 days work to fit in, so sorry for absinthe - anyway, just taking 5 to see whats been going on while I eat my late lunch.

I'm really hoping this wind is going to stop - at this rate I'll be rolling the 5K on sunday in my race for life not walking! Got a dilema too as STILL cant get my trainers on, so its a choice of nice patent leather loafers, fugg boots, flip flops or wellies!!!! might take them all and change at every Km marker.

Looking forward VERY much to Edinburgh and will definately be deserving of that first chards after doing 2 days back to back auditing. Anyone there Friday afternoon - feel free to join me if you are wondering what to do! LOL

right back at it, may be back later for a cheeky FNWC
debs
x

oh and forgot to say, big hugs and positive vibes to AliB and PJs for you very small people xxxx

debs
x

Afternoon each. Fife is still soggy but just a little blowy - hope you're all surviving the horrible weather.

Haven't caught up, but hope everyone is well and those coming to Edinburgh aren't too worried about the Legionnaires Disease - you'll be well away from it, promise.

It's the 6yr old's birthday on Sunday, Transformers all round but I have got him a blow up Olympic Torch as well.

Nothing else to report - how boring am I?

Back in a bit. xxx

Just thought I'd sneak in and grab the hundred, bet I've been usurped though!

Can we have summer back please, getting awful fed up of boots and socks now.....


Tiggs xxx