Tunes. Murray. Yelling.
This blog is late! What have you been doing Mayo? Is it that Ugandan Waragi again? Come on, bring it here. You can have it back at the end of class. Now get on with it.
Right then. Here we are at another all request Friday and Andy Murray on at the same time (I'm guessing). Matt will be at Wimbledon for us to keep us up to date and shout too loudly to provoke the wrath of the 5Live team on Centre Court. For commentary you need 5Live, for the greatest driving home music and occasional shouts from Matt, keep it on 2!
And just the one show today as the movie reviews are still in their temporary birth on Saturday mornings on 5Live at 11. We are doing a Twilight/Eclipse special with the director and a top vampire chap.
I am trying to write this in the garden but have decided that it is impossible. People who say they are working in the garden are lying. Unless they are gardening obviously.
So the weekend looms! Cut the grass. Smile at the kids. Look forward to a takeaway. It's what Fridays are for.
See you at 5!
Comment number 1.
At 11:00 2nd Jul 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Morning all, Morning Simon.
As I am in a melancholy mood today and for some reason this song keeps going around in my head - please could the ARF starting song be Daydreamer by David Cassidy.
Usual pleasantries.
mtd ffb xxx
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Comment number 2.
At 11:18 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:Well, you told me you were WORKING in the garden, Simon.....;o)
As MTF couldn't wait for the blog and had to go off and enjoy the rest of her holidays, can I suggest TWILIGHT by ELO as the ARF opener. And can you dedicate it to MobileToothFairy who really, really wants to hear it.
Deebee X (posing as MobileToothFairy)
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Comment number 3.
At 11:35 2nd Jul 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Can I plump for
Stupid Girl - Garbage
Ta muchly.
Deevs
x
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At 11:47 2nd Jul 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Ooooh Deebee - just saw that you had a 'tweeting' conversation with the man himself (again). Congratulations.
mtd ffb xxx
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Comment number 5.
At 12:21 2nd Jul 2010, Glenn of Devon wrote:Good day all - looks like a slow morning?
If it's not been done to death already might I suggest
Something for the Weekend - The Divine Comedy
Happy Friday all 'round.
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Comment number 6.
At 12:34 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:#4 Thanks MTD *squee*
Although you make it sound like it's a regular occurance! It's only the third time. I don't think I have you as one of my Twitter followees btw - can you send me a FB message with your Twitter name, please?
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Comment number 7.
At 12:35 2nd Jul 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
My goodness, it's quiet on here today - where is everyone? However, it might mean that I get more of a chance of my ARF being played! : )
I WANT TO BREAK FREE by Queen
Please Simon
Tortie x
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Comment number 8.
At 12:35 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:It IS quiet today - where is everybody? It's a bit early to activate the tumbleweed...
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Comment number 9.
At 12:52 2nd Jul 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:It is a little early for the Deebee! Mark and Malcolm are otherwise occupied today, perhaps everyone else is making the most of the weather?
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Comment number 10.
At 12:52 2nd Jul 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Hi Deebee - my twitter name is the same as my blog name.
mtd ffb xxx
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Comment number 11.
At 13:10 2nd Jul 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Afternoon Simon,
I, for one, will not be cheering Mr. Miserable Murray on. He's not British, he's Scottish. The rest of the UK doesn't seem themselves as British (on the whole) and I see myself as English first and only!
ARF - Rock This Town - The Strat Cats please.
Nic
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Comment number 12.
At 13:11 2nd Jul 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good ARFternoon Each! Well, actually, seeing as there are as yet so few of us I will give individual greetings (of Darren-style warmth) to each of...MTD, Deebs, Deevs, Glen, Tortie and Nic.. If the blog is going to get the opener for the third week in a row, then the individual odds on each of you must be good.
In an expectation of nothing at all, seeing as I would be the least deserving, I would like to hear...
'Burlesque' by Family, please. However, Simon pick 'Twilight' for MobileToothFairy, she deserves it.
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Comment number 13.
At 13:20 2nd Jul 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Re #11 The Stray Cats would be even better! Off to sit in numpty corner now...
Nic
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At 13:23 2nd Jul 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Try as you might POS and Deebs, I really do not think that ELO will be played as an opener two nights running. My thought when I got into the car yesterday evening and heard ELO was 'bang goes MTF's ARF for this week'. I may of course be completely wrong.
Whats up Nic?
mtd ffb xxx
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Comment number 15.
At 13:30 2nd Jul 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Afternoon all
Is it alright if I join the small but bijou company on here?
Have to agree about the ELO, can't see it this week.
ARF - Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen
Cheers
A
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Comment number 16.
At 13:41 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:#12 Well done to your son Paul (from yesterday's blog).
Also from yesterday, I have posted the link for Simon's latest telegraph piece on the blogpoppets FB page. I did wonder about posting it here, but I figured it's his blog - he could always do that himself if he wanted to. Anyway, if you're not already a member (and if not, why not? search for Blogpoppets of Simon Mayo's Drivetime Show.
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Comment number 17.
At 13:45 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:#10 MTD - apparently I am already following you!
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At 13:50 2nd Jul 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Yasu Bloggers,
Have found a few moments,in between packing and sorting out the menagerie, just wanted to say Congratulations to Master Paul of Sheffield! What an achievement indeed and no wonder Mr and Mrs Paul of Sheffield were proud. No doubt, Paul, a drivetime sticker will follow in due course and the trophy wont be alone for long!!!
Simon, please would you consider MARIANA by GIBSON BROTHERS
Yasu, Mcw x
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Comment number 19.
At 13:53 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:#18 Ooh yes - happy holibobs MCW!!!
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Comment number 20.
At 14:00 2nd Jul 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Greece by any chance Mcw? - have a lovely time.
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Comment number 21.
At 15:00 2nd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:It's Tumbleweed o'clock.....
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Comment number 22.
At 15:07 2nd Jul 2010, Ken wrote:Afternoon all
Can we have "Ramble On" by Led Zep please for the ARF opener.
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Comment number 23.
At 16:28 2nd Jul 2010, Brandon wrote:Hello All,
Late arrival but I have got a note, busy day today,
Sure the ARF been picked but for the record add my support to ELO 'Twilight'for MTF
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At 19:51 2nd Jul 2010, Toots wrote:Evening Everyone - gosh it's been a bit quiet in here today, just kicked the tumbleweed out of the way. Apologies for my absence - have been v busy. Took eldestGB to the RAF Careers Office this morning so we have lots of info to be going on with and good things to look forward to, hopefully. Had a mini shopping spree, sorting out the boys' summer wardrobes. Once home from town it was a major tidy up and a bit of a clean so if anyone wants to call round now, you'll be made most welcome.
PoS - I'm glad you and LL had a lovely day with your lad.
Andy Murray - there's always next year - fingets crossed.
GailyB
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Comment number 25.
At 20:15 2nd Jul 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:We've been dahn the pub!
YAY!!!
x
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At 20:49 2nd Jul 2010, Toots wrote:Woo hoo Deevs. I've been faffing - it's been great!
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Comment number 27.
At 20:51 2nd Jul 2010, Toots wrote:Woo hoo Deevs. I've been in faff mode - it's been great! Got a g&t chilling in the fridge for when youngestGB is in bed - the ice has run out! :(
Gaily
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Comment number 28.
At 22:38 2nd Jul 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Do I take it that Twilight wasn't picked then??
Nothing new there then.LOL!!
I'll be back!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 29.
At 22:40 2nd Jul 2010, Toots wrote:MTF - we'll go for pester power.
Looking forward to your return. I've enjoyed sharing your holiday with you this week.
GailyB
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Comment number 30.
At 23:09 2nd Jul 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Aww thanks Gaily.xx
Deebee might not agree about the pester power!!
You there Deebee??
MTF.xx
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Comment number 31.
At 08:42 3rd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:Morning All
You just missed me MTF - sorry! We REALLY need to catch up soon for a FB chat, when you get back from your holibobs.
I'm still feeling chuffed about my tweet reply yesterday. Although that's the second time I've tweeted Simon about the blog being late - he must think I'm such a nag.....next time someone else can do it. Who knows, you might get a reply too....;o)
My, but it was so deadly quiet on here yesterday. No Spike, no Kev, no CDF, no KatyMac. Not that I'm suggesting they're the noisy ones or anything...
I'm off to meet up with a couple of school friends today. One of them I saw in February, the other one I haven't seen for goodness knows how long - possibly since we were at school. Which was only 5 years ago, obviously ;o)
Have a great day.
Deebee X
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Comment number 32.
At 19:06 3rd Jul 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Blimmy! Quiet, innit?
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Comment number 33.
At 19:48 3rd Jul 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Eh?
MTF.xx
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Comment number 34.
At 22:18 3rd Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:We all seem to keep missing each other.
Hello?
Oh, okay then - goodnight X
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At 22:24 3rd Jul 2010, The Floorboards wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 22:30 3rd Jul 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:What was that?
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Comment number 37.
At 22:31 3rd Jul 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Floorboards.
How cool.
Its time for a blog name explanation.
Dont think its been done on this blog yet??
I might be wrong, nothing new there!
MTF.xx
You tell me yours, and I'll tell you mine!!
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Comment number 38.
At 22:33 3rd Jul 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOL Paul!!
Eh, what??
MTF.xx
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Comment number 39.
At 09:38 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:Morning All
MTF - I'm putting together a spreadsheet of blog/real names, like someone did for CLP's bloggers. I have a few gaps - I'll talk about it next week when more people are around. I already have yours, though ;o)
Deebee X
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Comment number 40.
At 09:39 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:I wonder if we can make 50 before tomorrow's blog?
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Comment number 41.
At 11:39 4th Jul 2010, KKMac wrote:Well hello blog ... and anyone who may see this at some point today or tomorrow ..
.. have been very busy, hence non-postage. Sorry chaps. A couple of thoughts ..
Anyone heard from Spike? Since his flurry of posts Friday 25th - not even a Scrabble move - highly unusual - hope all is as it should be.
Deebee - re. your 'list' - is the plan to match Blog names with Facebook names? That should be easy with me 'cause they're the same!
xx
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At 14:00 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:You're right, KatyMac. Spike has been conspicuous by his absinthe. Didn't he get a new job or something - maybe he's been busy.
My list is going to be blog names/real names rather than Facebook names. I know some people use their real name on FB, but not everybody does.
Deebee X
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Comment number 43.
At 20:21 4th Jul 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Last time he posted, Spike was aplologetic about his lack of blogginess. Something to do with connectivity problems. I think that he is probably alright, but might need to put a shilling in the meter.
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Comment number 44.
At 22:37 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:We ARE going to get to 50, even if...
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At 22:37 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:I have to do it all by myself. You know, I don't...
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Comment number 46.
At 22:38 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:really approve of this sort of thing, as it's a bit like...
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Comment number 47.
At 22:38 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:cheating. But there are times when...
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At 22:39 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:temptation is just too hard to...
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At 22:39 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:resist. Sorry, Rev.
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Comment number 50.
At 22:39 4th Jul 2010, Deebee wrote:FIFTY!!!!!! Night all XXX
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Comment number 51.
At 07:55 5th Jul 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#41. I was correct at #43. Spike tweets his thanks, and will return this week. Best be ready, eh!
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