Never mind the students...
...it's the parents who suffer the most on days like these. Sure it's tough for those getting results but the hunched, sleep deprived parent has been mulling this day for months, maybe years. We went through it last year and it was pretty rough really, though it turned out fine in the end. And it is perspective that is hard to find today, so if you're in need of some sound advice, those good people at Student Essentials are there and poised. Then we get a few days before the GCSE's kick in, planning in this house has started already.
So I think we should do STRESS on the oldies today. Not just academic stress but ALL KINDS OF STRESS OK?
And young Nigel will work wonders with Scotch Eggs later (or is that scotch eggs?)
All we have to do is get through till 5.05. See you then.
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At 09:14 19th Aug 2010, Andy Toverson wrote:Morning all
19th Nervous Breakdown - rolling stones
Cheers
A
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At 09:17 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! Sometimes I like to cut the toes out of old pairs of socks, and use them as small ear hats. (I refer you to my post #184, yesterday)
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At 09:18 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:If positioned correctly I can look a touch Spocky!
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At 09:21 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:FRAGILE TENSION - Depeche Mode
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At 09:23 19th Aug 2010, Glenn of Devon wrote:Morning all,
Stress!!!?? That's a toughie ... How about
BEND AND BREAK - KEANE
Got to go, busy, busy, busy (but not stressed, yet!)
G_C
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At 09:23 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#2 I hope the socks had been washed first? You could also use them as egg cosies (continuing my campaign to bring back the cosy).
Alex, great choice at #1! HAS to be played.
Good luck to all Mum's and Dad's sitting with crossed fingers and toes.
Laters
Miss P
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At 09:24 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:RUNNING ON ICE - Billy Joel
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At 09:25 19th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
Suggest
'All Cried Out' Alison Moyet
'You Can't Always Get What You Want' Rolling Stones
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:27 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Stress based songs?
'Muscle Twitch' by Peter Sarstedt
'I'm So Worried' by Monty Python, p-p-p-p-pleeease!
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At 09:29 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Or looking at this one from the opposite side -
DON'T WORRY- BE HAPPY - Bob Marley (Or Bobby McFerrin)
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At 09:29 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Sleepless' by King Crimson
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At 09:31 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:Morning All
SIMON PLEASE DON'T SHOUT I'M STRESSED ENOUGH ALREADY.
Okay, got that out of the way.
How about
"Under Pressure" by Queen
"Why worry" by Dire Straits
"Don't you worry 'bout a thing" by Stevie Wonder
"Don't worry, be happy" by Bob Marley
Deebee X
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At 09:31 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Stressed Out' by A Tribe Called Quest.
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At 09:42 19th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:'My Ever Changing Moods' Style Council
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At 09:46 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:DAZED & CONFUSED - LED ZEPPELIN
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At 09:47 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:"Everything is beautiful!"
Looks like sleep might be achieved in this house tonight.
Hope the same goes for everyone else.x
MTF.xx
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At 09:47 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Coping' by Blur
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At 09:50 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Struggling Man' by Jimmy Cliff
'I'm Still A Struggling Man' by Edwin Starr
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At 09:52 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Now to do something about looking like that hunched, sleep deprived parent!
But what?
Its going to take a miracle.
MTF.xx
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At 09:54 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:BREAKDOWN - Alan Parson's Project
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At 09:54 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Folks,
Thanks for the song and mensh, Simon. As I have been extremely lucky this week,having two songs played,(after a dearth of quite some months I may add!) I think I wont be adding a suggestion. It has been stressful enough!! I do like Deebee's Dire Straits choice and BB's Alison Moyet track.
Yep, this is the second time that I have been put through this particular mill. First time, son was pretty laid back about it all and I was doing all the worrying for him! This time, I even dreamt about the results and what happens next. At 6 o'clock this morning our usually comatose(well at that hour anyway) daughter made two old duffers extremely proud.
Mcw x :-)
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At 09:56 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Just seen Paul's Monty Python choice....#9 Yes please too, if not that then Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life!
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At 09:56 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:NERVOUS - Moody Blues
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At 09:56 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:How about "Hot Water" by Level 42 (No comments please, Ken)
Simon could play a bit of the soundtrack from the film "Inception" as a 'bed' - that's quite stressy.
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At 09:57 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:#21 Well done to Miss Mcw! We are similarly proud of our daughter.
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At 10:00 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Nervous Breakdown' by Eddie Cochran
'Just Another Nervous Wreck' by Supertramp
'Nervous' by Yello
'Nervous' by Melissa Etheridge
'Nervous Night' by The Hooters
'You Drive Me Nervous' by Alice Cooper
'
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At 10:01 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#25 Deebee, I think they all have to work so hard. Congratulations to Miss Deebee and
#16 Morning MTF, congratulations to your offspring too!
Sounds like we shall all sleep well tonight!
x
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At 10:01 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Well done to Miss Mcw and Mis Deebee!
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At 10:02 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Great news Deebee and Mcw.
MTF.xx
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At 10:02 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:And well done to the young MTF!
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At 10:03 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thanks Mcw.
She has just gone off to get results, but knows that she has got into her uni.
Now to come up with a suitable song.
MTF.xx
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At 10:05 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thanks Miss P.
Did those kittens get up to any more mischief?
MTF.xx
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At 10:07 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Sounds like of a lot of relief this morning.
Congratulations to all whose offspring have the required results.
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At 10:09 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:A level students, eh? Tis indeed a fraught time for all the family. Remember, though, that those A levels are but a stepping stone along the way, and I have never met anyone that didn't get at least a little wet on stepping stones.
And, just so's you know that I ain't trying to get all worthy, and 'thought for the day'ey, I would just like to inform everyone of my predilection for licking green tiddlywinks, so what would I know. (I trust that doesn't sound in any way like an explanation of something)
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At 10:10 19th Aug 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Mornin'all
I'm afraid my choice today reflects my default action in moments of family stress - Shout by Tears for Fears
No need for that today though - my eldest got 3 Bs :-)
Little one gets his results next week too
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At 10:12 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:Well done to Miss MTF and Child 1 from Eastleigh! And a good song choice too, Alison.
Paul, I am really starting to worry about you...
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At 10:14 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Well done Miss Alison from Eastleigh and good luck to Master Alison from Eastleigh
(this is beginning to sound like a game of Happy Families!)
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At 10:16 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#2 Spock in lederhosen??!! What a picture you paint!
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At 10:16 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thats great Alison.
My little one gets his results next week too, all 6ft 1" of him!!
Paul, I am still chuckling at your 3 word Wednesday!
MTF.xx
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At 10:18 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#34 Spock in lederhosen licking green tiddlywinks?? Paul, you haven't been stung by a wasp have you?
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At 10:18 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Fix You' by Coldplay
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
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At 10:18 19th Aug 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Have given eldest son jar of best jam as reward - that'll teach him for not getting As! tee hee
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At 10:23 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Should have been honey Alison.
Mcw, are you incinuating something??
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At 10:25 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Well done Master Alison from Eastleigh!
Aren't the next generation of blogpoppets doing well!!
#32 MTF, I have resigned myself to the fact that the kittens are totally nuts. Gorgeous, very bright but nuts.
Of course, compared to lederhosen-wearing, tiddlywink-licking, socks on ears-wearing members of this community, the kits could be deemed normal! (No offence Paul - I think you are fab).
Miss P
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At 10:27 19th Aug 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:# 43 tee hee - fancy keeping bees on my allotment but not allowed to as someone's wife suffers from bee allergy - I know, you couldn't make it up!
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At 10:29 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:An allotment doesn't sound like the best place for 'someones' wife!!
MTF.xx
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At 10:30 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:So, you're feeling a tad stressed, eh? Anything like THIS?...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WmbbFD_XhQ&feature=related
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At 10:30 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:LULLABY FOR AN ANXIOUS CHILD - Sting
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At 10:31 19th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:Congrats to all with their exam results
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At 10:32 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Actually, I really ought to request
'They're Coming To Take Me Away' by Napoleon XIV
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At 10:34 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Not me, though, no-ones coming for me!
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At 10:36 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:#50 #51 Might be kindest all round if they did..... ;o)
Congrats on the half century, btw.
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At 10:39 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Possibly too "loud" for Drivetime, but
THE FRAYED ENDS OF SANITY - Metallica
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At 10:40 19th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#43 Would I dare! ;-) Although in Pauls case it probably wasn't a wasp but a bloomin great hornet!
We have had 3 of the monsters in the house. They sound like low flying aircraft, they are so noisy!
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At 10:40 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:LEARNING TO FLY - Pink Floyd
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At 10:42 19th Aug 2010, bracken1 wrote:Morning all
19TH NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Rolling Stones
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At 10:43 19th Aug 2010, Persephone wrote:Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) - Spandau Ballet.
Pressure - Billy Joel.
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At 10:48 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'simply the best' Tina turner
....had a quick read of the blogs so far and this seemed more appropriate
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At 10:50 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:"Hold on tight to your dreams"
ELO, who else!!
MTF.xx
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At 10:50 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:ANXIETY - Good Charlotte
PRESSURE - Billy Joel
UNDER PRESSURE - Annie Lennox (or David Bowie/Queen)
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At 10:52 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Oops. I started composing #60 before #57 was posted.
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At 10:52 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Anxiety' by The Ramones
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At 10:53 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'the way it is' Bruce Hornsby and the Range
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At 10:56 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'you've got your troubles' The Fortunes
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At 10:56 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Ok I give in......
**** HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAMS ****
BY THE AMAZING.......
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA.... ELO FOR SHORT!
**** PLEASE SIMON ****
MOBILE TOOTH FAIRY. XXX
Aspirin anyone?
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At 10:57 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'nobody knows when you're down and out' Nina Simone
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At 11:00 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'the sun ain't gonna to shine anymore' Scott Walker
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At 11:01 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'everybody hurts' REM
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At 11:01 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'don't dream it's over' Crowded House
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At 11:03 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'heaven knows I'm miserable now' The Smiths
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At 11:07 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'don't give up' Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush...always clearing....
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At 11:10 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:' I plead insanity' Belinda Carlisle
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At 11:14 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'mad world' Tears for Fears
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At 11:18 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:I'm feeling really quite glum now................
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At 11:18 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:STOP DON'T PANIC - Jamiroquai
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At 11:20 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Why Miss P?
MTF.xx
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At 11:20 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:INDUSTRIAL DISEASE - Dire Straits
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At 11:22 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Sorry, I see why now!
MTF.xx
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At 11:24 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:NEVER SAY DIE - Black Sabbath
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At 11:24 19th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#74 sorry! hum the Tina Turner song :-) it was my first choice at #58
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At 11:26 19th Aug 2010, Themanfromuncle wrote:R.E.M. - It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine).
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At 11:26 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:THE VISITORS - Abba
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At 11:28 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:I'M GOING SLIGHTLY MAD - Queen
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At 11:30 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#80 - Good idea PSL!! Will try it.
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At 11:32 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:It isn't exactly the most uplifting of themes, is it?
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At 11:35 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I think it depends if you are a glass half full person.
MTF.xx
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At 11:56 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#85 No, it isn't!
Maybe we could suggest stress-relieving tunes instead? (She says without having a suggestion to hand!!)
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At 12:02 19th Aug 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Morning all
Congratulations, to all the young people that got good results today!
Simon, please can you play.
HIGH HOPES by PAOLO NUTINI.
csn. xx
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At 12:03 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Love it CSN!!!
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At 12:04 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:#57 and #60 I tweeted 'Pressure' by Billy Joel earlier. Splednid choice - let's hope we all three get joint menshes!
#87 I was trying to do that with some of my choices - see #12
Are we going to go through all of this again next week, when the GCSEs come out?
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At 12:09 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:So you were Deebee - it's not all been doom and gloom!
I don't know that Billy Joel track so hope it gets played!
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At 12:09 19th Aug 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Miss P listen to him in concert tonight on radio 2.
csn. xx
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At 12:20 19th Aug 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Am going to CSN! Whenever I hear his song about new shoes, I think of Beez! Makes me smile.
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At 12:25 19th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:I've included a couple that were stress relieving too #10 (then also included at #12 by DeeBee), and #48
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At 12:27 19th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:#94 So you did Alex - I hadn't seen your post when I posted mine. We clearly have similar taste!
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At 12:28 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:I am off!
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At 12:29 19th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Make of that what you will!
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At 12:30 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I quietly requested an optimistic one at #65.
MTF.xx
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At 12:34 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I'd best bloggle off too.
Have fun folks.
MTF.xx
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At 12:34 19th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Bye.x
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