Well that was fun
That first day back really never changes. The slightly embarrassed walk into work as people comment on your tan, health or lack of it, the realisation that you haven't bought anyone presents and a few well chosen stories from your holiday that folk listen too politely, before drifting back to their desks. A desk full of stuff that will take all day to sort and quite a few times when you wonder whether you can remember how do to do the job. Then after 10 minutes it feels as though you never went away. Really enjoyed yesterday, hope you did, if not er, I'll try to do better today.
Today we welcome the Ivor Novello award winning Sharleen Spiteri, formerly of Texas and now a judge on Sky's "Must Be The Music" which started on Sunday, hosted by Fearne Cotton.
And oldies, well how about fish, fishing and fishermen and women. Rivers, sea and catching, you know. "Two Tone" Britain's biggest carp at 67lbs 14oz has finally given up the ghost. Old age has finally caught up with Britain's largest recorded freshwater fish so let's mark the moment with a few fishy oldies. Place your catch in the receptacle below.
See you at 5.05 Drivetimers!
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At 09:24 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Its gotta be done.....
There's a plaice for us!
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At 09:25 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:They'll kipper welcome in the hillsides!
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At 09:26 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hooked on you.
Keep up Alex!
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At 09:27 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:Hi Simon & Team
We touched upon fishing as a theme on one of our random theme days whilst you were away - well, it was 'huntin', shootin '& fishin' but we mostly went for the shootin' bit - then we drifted on to some other planet, as was our wont ...
COD ONLY KNOWS - BEACH BOYS
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At 09:29 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Tuna paloma blanca.
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At 09:30 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#1,2 & 3 MTF LOL - Thought I was first poster ith my pun - great minds ....
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At 09:31 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:HEY HEY WE'RE THE MONKFISH
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At 09:31 17th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
Suggest 'Reeling in the Years' Steely Dan
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:32 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I'm determined to get a mensh Katy!!
How am I doing so far??
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At 09:32 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:ALL I HAVE TO DO IS BREAM - EVERLY BROTHERS
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At 09:32 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:~5 lol!!!
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At 09:33 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Brill Katy!
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At 09:34 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Somewhere over the rainbow (trout)
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At 09:34 17th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:Add to the pun collection
'Fins can only get better' by B:ream
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At 09:35 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#14 BB - LOL :^)
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At 09:37 17th Aug 2010, Billie on the Blog wrote:Hi Everyone. I'm new.
May I suggest "Proud Mary" - Creedence Clearwater Revival?
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At 09:37 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Ok on a more serious note.....
I'd like to be, under the sea.
In an Octopussses garden.
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At 09:39 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:" Octopus's Garden"
By the Beatles, please Simon.
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At 09:40 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I got stung by a wasp last night.
Its left me feeling a tad odd!
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At 09:42 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#17 THAT'S the one MTF - a mensh-worthy song if ever I heard. Now ...
just ask for it nicely ... with the band name and everything ... in capitals ...
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At 09:42 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:and .... you did! Bit late with my previewing
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At 09:43 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOL Katy!!!
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Comment number 23.
At 09:44 17th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Probably too "folk"-y for this program, but I love it:
FIDDLERS GREEN - The Dubliners (or preferably John Connelly who wrote it)
More normal(ish) ones for Drivetime:
GONE FISHIN - Louis Armstrong & Bing Crosby
CATFISH - Joe Cocker
FISH OUT OF WATER - Dolly Parton
JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) - Emmylou Harris (or The Carpenters)
TRAWLERMAN'S SONG - Mark Knopfler
AWAY DOWN THE RIVER - Alison Krauss & Union Station
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At 09:44 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#19 I don't need no wasp sting to make me feel odd or act daft
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At 09:44 17th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:LOL at all the punning ones
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At 09:47 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Me neither Katy!
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At 09:47 17th Aug 2010, Billie on the Blog wrote:#16 I'm not YOU - I'm Billy Pepper -
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At 09:47 17th Aug 2010, Persephone wrote:Hake On Me - AHa
Novocaine For The Sole - Eels
Heaven is a Place on Earth - Belinda Carlise
Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys.
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Comment number 29.
At 09:48 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:Very good Alex #23 - nice sensible suggestions.
The folk-y thing - Simon 'does' folk, as I'm sure you appreciate. What's the fishing connection .. or am I being really dense?
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At 09:49 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#28 Persephone - yay!
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At 09:49 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hi Billy Pepper.
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At 09:50 17th Aug 2010, Persephone wrote:#28: D'oh! A punning typo. That's 'Plaice'.
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At 09:50 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Glad you asked that Katy.
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At 09:51 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Persephone, some belters there.
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At 09:51 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#32 Persephone - we know what you meant. LOL
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At 09:51 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:I seem to have slightly pre-empted todays subject with my gift for Alison towards the end of yesterdays blog. Oops!
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At 09:52 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:*goes back to read the end of yesterday's blog ...*
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At 09:52 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Hello Everyone,
How about SOLE MAN by OTIS REDDING!
MTF that Tuna Paloma Blanca suggestion made me laff!
Thanks Simon for the Nick Lowe song played yesterday. x
Monty's back and in fine crowing voice. Eggwina isn't quite so happy!
Mcw x
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Comment number 39.
At 09:54 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'soul man' Sam and Dave
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At 09:56 17th Aug 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Morning all
Cry Me A River by Michael Buble.
csn. xx
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At 09:56 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'I'd rather go fishing' Bernard Cribbins
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At 09:57 17th Aug 2010, Persephone wrote:Fish 'n' Chip Paper - Elvis Costello.
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At 09:57 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Skateaway by Dire Straits
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At 09:58 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hurrah for Monty Mcw.
Billy, we all turn into 'you' once you have refreshed, we still see you as Billy Pepper!
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At 09:58 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:So, anyway, Good Morning Each!
My suggestions then.
Anything from "that" album by The Sex Pistols...you know 'Never Mind The Pollacks...'
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At 09:59 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Hooked On You by Bread
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At 10:00 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:Hi Chickster - - - Eggwina is probably really pleased he's back, but won't show it, and will punish him by being all aloof and hard to get ..
KatyMac
Fowl Psychiatrist
:^)
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Comment number 48.
At 10:00 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Welcome aboard, Billy. When you say that you are 'new'...
you seem very advanced for your age, I must say.
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At 10:01 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#39 poshsoulwoman
Surely ---
Soul Man - Salmon Dave
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At 10:03 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:50?
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At 10:06 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Looks like we are on a roll.
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At 10:07 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:50 posts in 37 mins!!
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At 10:08 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:***** Today's Pointless Statistic *****
First 50 posts in 39 minutes - is this a record?
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At 10:08 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Hiya Billy and Persephone!
Katy, Eggwina has always played hard to get! We may be getting three new chickens today. that should stop Monty's wanderings! not sure about names though, did think about the traffic ladies on R2 Sally, Bobbie and Lynn? Any suggestions gratefully received!
Mcw x
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Comment number 55.
At 10:09 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:I REALLY should REFRESH - MTF and I are actually the same person ....LOL
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At 10:09 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOL Katy!
I made it 39 and then did a recount and came up with 37!!
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At 10:11 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:ooh. nearly forgot ....
pour moi
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At 10:11 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Weird innit?
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Comment number 59.
At 10:11 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Fish Heads' by Barnes and Barnes
'Rock Lobster' by The B52's
'Cannot Buy My Soul' (Sole, geddit?) by Archie Roach (Double Whammy)
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Comment number 60.
At 10:11 17th Aug 2010, Alex Heney wrote:#40 - csn, or the same song by ANYBODY else in preference - the Michael Buble version is (for my taste) the worst version of the song I have heard.
It is also still current, so (fortunately from my POV) probably doesn;'t count as an "oldie".
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Comment number 61.
At 10:12 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#49 lol
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At 10:14 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#56 - now I AM confuddled
9.24 - 10.03 = 39. Is it??
Oh Lordy - you know what I'm like with sums ... do our browsers show the same times on the posts?
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Comment number 63.
At 10:16 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Musclebound' by Spandau Ballet. (mussel-bound)
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At 10:16 17th Aug 2010, Ken wrote:Over the Gill - John Martyn
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Comment number 65.
At 10:16 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:From past experience of fishing.....
" Sipping through my fingers"
Abba, pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaase Simon.
I'll have the mansize at the ready, in anticipation.
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Comment number 66.
At 10:17 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Katy, I told you about that wasp sting !
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Comment number 67.
At 10:17 17th Aug 2010, cleverSupernanny wrote:Alex
LOL!
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Comment number 68.
At 10:17 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#63
Paul - love the way you have to 'explain' your puns - well 'love' may not be the right word .. Know your audience, man!!
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Comment number 69.
At 10:19 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Am really surprised that our Cornish friend hasn't risen to the bait and come on board with a wave of suggestions. This oldies theme is right up his creek. ;-)
By the way, Katy your wave is most appropriate today.
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At 10:19 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:MTF - your post #65 is dripping with innuendo on so many levels ... LOL
;^)
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At 10:21 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#70 Katy!
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At 10:22 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:#69 MadChick - Top Blogging Missus!!
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At 10:23 17th Aug 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:# 36 Thank you Paul - how do you find this stuff?
Can't have fish without chips, so how 'bout There's a Guy Works Down the Chipshop Swears He's Elvis by the wonderful Kisty MacColl
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Comment number 74.
At 10:23 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Accident Prawn' by Status Quo
Is that better, Katy?.
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At 10:27 17th Aug 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Prawn in the USA - Bruce Springsteen
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Comment number 76.
At 10:28 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:The Tide Is High- Blondie
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At 10:28 17th Aug 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
So many suggestions - all of which are very funny and clever - so much so that I won't bother trying to equal them - and I'm far too busy today anyway!
Well done everyone who got menshes last night - it's good to have Simon back!
MTF - sorry to hear about your wasp sting - horrid things, hope you're not too sore. I read some letters in the paper the other week about the pros and cons of wasps, with someone pointing out that they don't target humans instinctively, only if we annoy them by flapping at them - in my experience they make a beeline (!) for humans, even if we're standing/sitting completely still!
Back later
Tortie x
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At 10:28 17th Aug 2010, KKMac wrote:Sadly I have to leave this lovely place for a while -
- it's Tuesday and shopping with mother time - last one for a while because she's off to France to stay with my brother and his family until mid-September.
I'm sure you'll reach the mighty century very soon so someone will have to pop back into yesterday and find the hat and change the name, etc etc.
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Comment number 79.
At 10:30 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Plenty of good songs here, Simons team will have to go away and mullet over! ;-)
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At 10:31 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Mullet Kintyre... And that's it from me frabbitt.
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Comment number 81.
At 10:31 17th Aug 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:And I must leave now too, got to see a man about some chickens!
Mcw x
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Comment number 82.
At 10:40 17th Aug 2010, Brandon wrote:'Pulling Mussels(from a shell)' Squeeze
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Comment number 83.
At 10:48 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thanks Tortie,
I was swinging in the fig tree at the time!
Katy!!!!!
I'm not sure what you are talking about :O
Gotta get on here too!
Have fun folks, thats what its all about.
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Comment number 84.
At 10:51 17th Aug 2010, Deebee wrote:Morning All
Do I get the feeling some of you aren't taking this seriously...
So many posts this morning - haven't got time to 'catch' up at the moment(see what I did there?) I can't think of much to add to what's already suggested.
How about RIVER OF DREAMS by Billy Joel.
Must dash...
Deebee X
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Comment number 85.
At 11:15 17th Aug 2010, Toots wrote:Morning Everyone - I got soooo excited 'cos as soon as I saw the theme I had a suggestion - which is a first for me but I've been a bit slow in getting logged in today so can only second Persephone's choice of FISHERMEN'S BLUES, THE WATERBOYS - a fab tune from a fab album.
Anyhoo, sorry for being rude and just barging on in there. I have to say THANK YOU to Simon you gorgeous person for playing Paul Simon's Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes and the mensh last night - boy was I having a difficult first day back - but the mensh set me up for the rest of the evening and I got loads done. Apologies to PSL I merely seconded your fine choice. I believe you had a three word Monday mensh so I don't feel so guilty.
Rightio, back to the grind - will try to catch up later.
GailyB
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Comment number 86.
At 11:20 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:One more....
You dont bring me flounders!
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At 11:22 17th Aug 2010, bignick44 wrote:Morning from a wet Liverpool.
Dont know if we have had the below suggestion and apologies if we have.
heart - barracuda or four tops - catfish.
Or
tiger prawn feet by Mud.
Have a good day.
Nick.
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At 11:24 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:For the sake of all captured fish....
Please release me, let me go.
Englebert Humperwinkle.
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Comment number 89.
At 11:25 17th Aug 2010, bignick44 wrote:one I have just found.
clam by red snapper.
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Comment number 90.
At 11:27 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:The long and winding rod.
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At 11:29 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#86 brill!!
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Comment number 92.
At 11:30 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'lets wade in the water' Marlena Shaw
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At 11:32 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'river deep mountain high' Diana Ross and the Supremes
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At 11:32 17th Aug 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Morning all!
Sorry for the late arrival - been busy catching up after the last few days off.
Well done to all menshees yesterday - let's try and get a few more today.
My choice;
YELLOW RIVER - CHRISTIE
Cheers,
Kev
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Comment number 95.
At 11:33 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'big river' Jimmy Nail
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At 11:35 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You were mermaid for me.
Scuse my stutter!
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At 11:37 17th Aug 2010, Kev Williams wrote:All these puns are giving me a haddock...
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At 11:38 17th Aug 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:and this would be a great excuse to play some fantastic 'two tone' music from...The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter
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At 11:39 17th Aug 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Who's it going to be?
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At 11:39 17th Aug 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:100?
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