24/7
This blog is red hot. It never gets a chance to cool down. Where do you go in the middle of the night, just to say you're still up? Drivetime blog that's where. I'm even tempted to get up at 3am tomorrow morning just to see if anyone is there. Based on yesterday, I'd say the answer is yes. You're never alone with the Drivetime bloggers...
Have texted Matt to find out how Guns n Roses turned out last night. So far - silence. His confidence wasn't high that everything would be straightforward. Like the band turning up on time, that kind of thing. Review might have to wait till showtime.
Nigel's lamb was something to behold last night (and here's a lovely pic to prove it)and pleased some of you feel the same way about the mint.
Poor man spilt most of the remaining jar (and that's most of it) on the carpet, so if assorted R2 presenters start slipping and sliding all over in the studio, you'll know who/what to blame.
Two shows today as ever. Movies at 1400 on 5L with David Arnold, Anton Corbijn and Dr Mark Kermode. Then the taxi bike to Radio 2 for the mighty ARF. ARF openers below please! Have a rather pleasant Friday.
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At 08:33 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, morning all
My 3-word-Friday is “FORTNIGHT’S HALFTERM APPROACHING”
In the spirit of which, please play something on the ARF (opener!) for me and my family who will be heading off to Gatwick for a week’s holiday on the gorgeous island of Kos in Greece. Hurrah!
One Week – Barenaked Ladies
Thanks
lopho
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At 08:40 15th Oct 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Morning Simon
I think you should hop on here from time to time for a chat - CLP has on his blog, to much hilarity!
And yes, tis a great place to come whatever time of day or night you happen to be passing by.
My ARF for this week:-
WONDERFUL WORLD - JOEY RAMONE
Thanks Simon.
Back later - coffee beckons!
Deevs
x
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At 08:41 15th Oct 2010, Alex Heney wrote:Morning all.
My usual ARF opener request.
AFTER THE GOLD RUSH - Prelude.
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At 08:41 15th Oct 2010, Alex Heney wrote:#1 lopho - wouldn't Mykonos have been better if you want barenaked ladies? :)
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At 08:47 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Simon and fellow 'red hot' bloggers,
Yes, the Drivetime blog is a great place to be. You will be surprised who is around in the wee small hours!
Could I please ask for
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH OF WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY by HOT CHOCOLATE (no need to ask that question here!! But a really good opener methinks!)
Have a wonderful Friday and a fabulous weekend all, and Glenn and lophoman have great holidays.
Mcw x
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At 08:52 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:#4 I think Mykonos would be more "barenaked men", which is not really my thing....
Thanks Alex and thanks madchickster
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At 08:56 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning, Simon and team and fellow bloggers
Nigel's lamb recipe sounded wonderful, will definitely have a go at that, but I don't think even Mr Tortie would want mint sauce with it!
Off to put the thinking cap on ...
Tortie x
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At 08:57 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Morning Simon, team and blogpoppets
We are indeed a 24/7 blog. In fact I don't think we've seen any tumbleweed around here for many a week... there's always someone around to dispense words of wisdom (?) Do feel free to join in the banter any time, Simon!
For my ARF, please can I request:
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU by Level 42
Because I'm going to see them on Monday. Can't wait!
Off to work now, although I'm feeling a bit lurgyfied, so I'm not sure if I'm going to last the day (it's okay, Mcw - I'm not blaming you!) I'm quite tempted to pull a sickie around lunchtime so I can come home and listen to the 5 Live show. But I'm probably too conscientious.
Deebee X
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At 09:10 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Doh, Doh, Doh and double Doh!!!
You see, I should have pooped my ARF on in the middle of the night, it might have just been spotted for once!!!!!
Nevertheless, here goes (again!)........
Simon, if I had pooped it on last night, my ARF would have been....
*** Twilight *** by ELO.
I would be thrilled to hear it played on the show, but am quite happy to wait my turn. After all, what is just over 13 months, of asking for it? Nope, all good things are worth waiting for, so I am prepared to sit this one out for as long as it takes.
Happy Friday everyone.
MTF.xx
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At 09:11 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Deebee, sorry to hear that you may be succumbing to one of the horrible germs that seem to be flying around at the moment. Take it easy over the weekend and hope you will feel a lot better Monday when you see Level 42.
Mcw x
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At 09:11 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Its my lucky number 9!
MTF.xx
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At 09:20 15th Oct 2010, Ken wrote:Morning all
Not sure if it's wise to divert from a usual request (danger of re-starting the clock!) but as Robert Plant day was apparently yesterday then Led Zep have probably a lower chance than normal of an ARF opener this week.
So for a change I will suggest:
Rolling Stones - You Can't Ev.. Oops...Always Get What you Want
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At 09:21 15th Oct 2010, Posh Soul Lady wrote:morning all :-) a still morning here in the Shire....
'do I love yo (indeed I do)' Frank Wilson would set my weekend up a treat
havea good day bolggers...a day of shopping awaits :-D
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At 09:21 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning one and all!
Do pop in sometime Simon - there is usually someone putting the kettle on and settling down for a natter!
I am going to hear the show tonight so was going to request my usual "hearing the show" ARF. Unfortunately, Chris played it this morning so unlikely to get a second play today. Never mind, my own little Cracklin' Rosie had fun dancing and singing along to it in the kitchen. Well, I sang. She can't. She's a cat.
I was going to suggest my second Rosie-related ARF but then little Rosie had a whisper in my ear and asked for:
TWILIGHT by ELO
Thank you!
Will be pooping by later....
Alex-Girl
PS Paul, sorry I made your nose all slobbery
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At 09:22 15th Oct 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Morning all
What a wonderful week of blogging again ... please may I request Working My Way Back to You by The Four Seasons ... have a fabulous Friday x
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At 09:37 15th Oct 2010, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning Everyone & Happy Friday.
No ARF opener from me today.
Good Luck to you all.
Love
BP
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At 09:39 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Tap tap.....
Come on, we need all your ARFs. Lets keep it on the el bloggo.
MTF.xx
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At 09:39 15th Oct 2010, Skeeve wrote:Thanks for all the congrats yesterday - 'twas indeed the first mention/choice played! Here's hoping for a few more...
Seeing as David Arnold is in with Simon on 5Live, how about DA & Bjork with Play Dead?
I'm also at a friend's 30th birthday party this weekend, and she shares it with Manfred Mann and Steve Cropper, so my alternative choices are:
Manfred Mann - 54321 or The Mighty Quinn
Steve Cropper being in several bands, I think I'd go for The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody To Love.
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At 09:41 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Oops, flat battery. Back later.
MTF.xx
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At 09:41 15th Oct 2010, Brandon wrote:Morning Simon, Morning All,
My ARF suggestion is 'Dignity' by Deacon Blue
Congrats to MTF for the 300 on previous blog
Have a great holiday lophoman
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:43 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thanks BB a good day to y
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At 10:01 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#8 Deebee you may have spoken too quickly about the tumbleweed - it's quiet here today, so far!
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At 10:07 15th Oct 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Friday's always are a bit on the quiet side. I guess it's because we can't keep posting multiples for the theme of the day
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At 10:35 15th Oct 2010, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Small change in mi routine...not at work. Youngest has got a dickie tummy which is going around school, apparently.
Don't usually participate in ARF cos I never know what to ask for (I like too many songs, so much choice). But if this was a voting thing, then I'd ask for:-
TWILIGHT by ELO
Ta muchly
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At 10:38 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:#22 Shall I give it a bit of a dust down, just in case?
Actually, is there a rule that we can each only ask for one ARF opener? Not that I've got any other requests myself for this week but other people might have more than one song they'd like played. It might increase your chances of being chosen. Just a thought...
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At 10:39 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:I don't remember that pic of Nigel and his lamb being there earlier - has it just appeared?
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At 10:47 15th Oct 2010, Simonward1964 wrote:Just tweeted my usual request for an ARF opener from U2. This week I've plumped for "Beautiful Day" because no matter what the weather it is Friday after all and the weekend awaits! The pic of the lamb has just made me hungry so will have to see what is in the old buttie box today. Also does anyone else look at the name Pixie Lott and read Pixie Loft? Can't just be me can it?
GB and have a great day.
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At 11:01 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#26 No, it's just appeared Deebee, and having now seen it and printed off the recipe, I will definitely give it a go soon!
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At 11:07 15th Oct 2010, Simonward1964 wrote:Tumbleweed..............................................................?
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At 11:11 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#28 I got a real craving for roast lamb last night so I think that might be Saturday dinner with left overs making a lovely cottage pie later in the week. Yummy.
If I was to have a 2nd ARF choice it would be:
WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE - AC/DC
but I prefer just choosing one.
Grey, cold and mizzling here in London town today but tomorrow is meant to be nice so looking forward to a country walk. I turn into a big kid in Autumn and enjoy jumping in piles of leaves.
Right, nose to grindstone.....
A-G
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At 11:15 15th Oct 2010, Molineux62 wrote:1st song on ARF, as today is my daughter Eleanor's 8th bithday how about
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Altered Images
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At 11:28 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Happy 8th Birthday Eleanor.
MTF.xx
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At 11:48 15th Oct 2010, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Morning all
Sometimes only a bopping slice of 80s pop will do. And they don't come much better than this:
Since Yesterday by Strawberry Switchblade.
Have a good day all.
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At 12:34 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. The silence is deafening.
Ok, musing on yesterday's lovely lamb, and the terrible mis-hap with the aforementioned sauce, I thought of the perfect combination for a Drivetime ARF....
MINT CAR - THE CURE
Too perfect, or what?! Just don't spill it in your VW, it plays havoc with the upholstery.
Nice weekend all,
lophoman
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At 12:41 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Finally thought of an ARF:
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO - Wham
Off to the shops now, back later
Tortie x
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At 13:07 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Pooping back briefly. Am liking both #33 and #31 and #35 and #20. Bit of an 80's vibe going on there.
Happy birthday Eleanor! Hope you enjoy being 8!
Have also been out and bought some lamb for the weekend- it is all Nigel's fault! Although I like it slow roasted the Greek way with olive oil, garlic and rosemary.
Right off to put the food shopping away, I don't enjoy that bit! Son coming home from University this week, I hope he doesn't get the Freshers flu that his sister bought home with her last weekend!
Mcw x
Mcw x
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At 13:09 15th Oct 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:lophoman
TOP CHEWN!!!!!
Deevs
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At 13:10 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Wow! Nigel looks as though he cooked a woolly mammoth rather than a lamb in that picture. Did the team manage to eat it all?
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At 13:13 15th Oct 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good ARFternoon Each! Well, I see one of my fave songs at #1 today, so I have no hesitation in seconding lophoman with that. I also would quite like to see MTF get her wish, especially as the nights are starting to draw in. But, being me, I will let none of that stop me from having a bash mi sen.
'Jollity Farm' by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, from the fine album 'Gorilla' would be a most delicious offering. Ta very much!
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At 13:14 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:A gentle breeze blows across the blog, sending the sand drifting across the land. Overhead, a lone buzzard circles gently looking down on the lone, parched blogger lying below.
"Is anybody there?" she croaks through cracked lips.
A sound, is it help? No, just tumbleweed ..............
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At 13:15 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:Good Afternoon Everyone and, of course, Simon and The Team,
Just stooping by to kick the tumbleweed out of the way and to request:-
TWILIGHT, ELO for my totally gorgeous friend, Mobile Tooth Fairy xxx
GoD and Lopho - happy holidays - bring back some sunshine with you and distribute it evenly over the UK, please?
Molineux - hi there - happy birthday wishes to Eleanor - 8 is such a great age to be.
MCW - Fingets crossed you have a germ-free weekend.
SM - You won't catch me on the blog at 3.00 in the morning - I'll be too busy catching some zzzz's. However, stoop by during the day and I'll be more than happy to say hi and warmest welcomes :) If I'm on tea duty, you'll get a doily with your biccies ;)
Rightio, you gorgeous blogpoppets, I've enjoyed a lovely coffee morning with friends / colleagues so now I'm off to do some domestic engineering.
Good luck ARF requesters and happy weekend / holidays, everyone xxx
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At 13:15 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:She looks up. Help was there after all, she just hadn't refreshed.
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At 13:17 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:#40 - Lol - that made me chuckle - :)
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At 13:21 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Was just about to send out the search party myself for you Gaily.
Right, quick roll call, anyone else not clocked in yet?
MTF.xx
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At 13:37 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Howdy Gaily! I am here MTF! I am typing up Minutes which has to be THE most boring thing in the world (including dishwasher emptying) so I pop in here every few paragraphs for a breath of air! Been very quiet. If Simon pooped in today, he would feel friendless!
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At 13:38 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:No sign of Malcolm yet today?
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At 13:42 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Roll on home time eh Alex?
I'm just getting ready to go, although I feel a CBA mood approaching!!
Must fly...
Roll on 5.05.
Good Luck 'everyone'
MTF.xx
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At 13:43 15th Oct 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Tis oft times the case that ARF day is quiet on the blog, but it does usually pick up a bit in the afternoon. However, I am sorry to say that any picking up to be done, will be done by someone other than me, as I have more pressing builder related issues to deal with. Boo, hiss! Anyroad up, I wish you all the best with your ARF's and I'll pop back laters to see that you've sailed past the ton, no doubt. Have jolly fun, now!
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At 13:51 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Hi All, just pooping back in for a catch-up.
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At 13:52 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Do I hear 50?
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At 13:57 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Yip yibble! It's the little things...
I've been thinking about the party idea that was suggested yesterday (by Tortie, I think?). It would be really lovely if we could all get together for a party, but I'm guessing it will be nigh on impossible to find a venue within reasonable travelling distance for all of us. So how about a cyber party? We could agree on a date when we would all be able to log on at the same time - like the CLP bloggers do on a Friday night, but it would be great to get as many bloggers as possible to join in. We could all dress up in our party gear and come along, each with their own favourite tipple and a few nibbles and do what we do best on here - bon mots and banter! Maybe we could have FB chat and MSN going on concurrently for people to break off into smaller discussion groups - as you would in a 'real' party. What do people think?
Deebee X
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At 13:59 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Well done on the 50 Deebee
#36 MCW - not surprisingly, I like lamb done the Greek way too :) But I will give Nigel's version a try as well.
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At 14:00 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#51 That sounds good Deebee - I wasn't thinking that we could all get together in reality, but a virtual party would be great, and I won't have to buy a new dress for the occasion!
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At 14:01 15th Oct 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Tweeted My ARF (sort of). It's probably NOT helped my cause.
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At 14:03 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:A hat for Deebee!
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I must admit, I had sort of assumed that it would be a virtual party as I think organising the geography side of it would need a bit more time than we have! Can we have a virtual hot tub?
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At 14:05 15th Oct 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#53. Now look what you've done. I find myself imagining a virtual party, at which at least one attendee (you, Tortie) isn't wearing a dress. I have to go and lie in a darkened room until the cold sweats pass.
https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=https://www.englishrussia.com/images/russian_brides/russian_bride4.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.englishrussia.com/%3Fp%3D255&usg=__0a3xH65pHDrKOKldHitp7pMtdXY=&h=640&w=430&sz=83&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=oo57iEjk0A9A7M:&tbnh=128&tbnw=82&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dparty%2Bwithout%2Ba%2Bdress%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26biw%3D1360%26bih%3D564%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=804&ei=ZVG4TNHoLdKL4QbZ7pjrDQ&oei=ZVG4TNHoLdKL4QbZ7pjrDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=39&ty=57
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At 14:06 15th Oct 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:That didn't work. It is all down to my discombobulated state.
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At 14:08 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Or a virtual bouncy castle?
I'm up for that!
...and, and Tom Jones singing 'you can keep your hat on!'
Really not here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.xx
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At 14:09 15th Oct 2010, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Or was it leave your hat on?
Whatever!
MTF, over and out.xx
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At 14:10 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:#54 Yes, I noticed. Hmmm...
Thanks for the hat Alex!
Tortie - who said you wouldn't have to dress up? I'm mentally planning my outfit as I type this..;o)
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At 14:14 15th Oct 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Afternoon all ... finished for the week now (sorry to those of you still at work) ... virtual party sounds great ... I'll bring the cheese and pineapple hedgehog :-) ... sadly still afflicted by my wine allergy ... but other alcoholic drinks are available ... let's have a glitter ball too ...
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At 14:15 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:And what about a karaoke?
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At 14:16 15th Oct 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:And Twiglets? (other savoury snacks are available)
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At 14:18 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#56 Calm down dear! I didn't say I wouldn't be wearing anything, just not bothering with a posh frock!
#63 Definitely Twiglets, Alison
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At 14:23 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Shall I make some cheese straws?
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At 14:25 15th Oct 2010, Simonward1964 wrote:Just listening to Simon on R5 now sounds in fine form. Boss not in the office btw, hence able to log on via my laptop.
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At 14:34 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:#66 Hopefully that'll be me next week. SW ;o) For this week though, I'm going to have to wait for the podcast.
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At 14:34 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Twiglets, cheese straws, a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, hot tub, bouncy castle AND karaoke - we know how to party!!! I will bring the dips.
And YES, I will be dressing up!
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At 14:47 15th Oct 2010, Glenn of Devon wrote:Afternoon all, a quicky from me at Warwick services en route to Heathrow. In keeping with lophoman's sentiments at # 1 might I request as an ARF opener ...
AIRPORT - THE MOTORS
Anyway, holibobs beckon and must get back on the road.
Will try and 'get on the line' from our final destination. Keep an eye out for me sneaking in!
Big love GoD
8-)
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At 14:48 15th Oct 2010, Glenn of Devon wrote:69?
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At 14:53 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Have a great holibobs GoD!
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At 14:59 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Have a lovely holiday Glenn! Missing you already!
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At 15:03 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Hope you have a great time GoD!
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At 15:03 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:Re #69 Nice one GoD, good choice.
As the newbie on this very friendly and vocal blog, I bow to your greater goodness and experience if yours gets played.
Either way, from one escapee to another, happy hols - and we'll bring back some sunshine for the rest of you,
lopho
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At 15:04 15th Oct 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Thanks lopho - hope you have a great time too!
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At 15:06 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Thanks lophoman - we'll look forward to the sunshine. Enjoy your holibobs!
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At 15:23 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:Ta very much
As I'm off to Kos, just wondering if I should change my ARF opener choice to GREASE - Frankie Valli.
Geddit?!
Is that what you call a Tony Blackburn moment??
L
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At 15:30 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:Lopho - just a wee question before you hop off on your hols. Are you north of the border, Chuck? Just wondering as not many schools south of the border have 2 weeks hols in October - our school tried it a couple of years ago but it didn't go down too well.
Now then on with the blog partay - anyone feeling like a fancy dress partay or is it going to be a bit more formal? I have no preference either way. And should we invite the gorgeous Mr Mayo and his super duper Team?
I'll do a rice salad and perhaps a pasta salad too, if that's okay. Oh and I'll do a gorgeous mediterranean veg couscous concoction borrowed from a friend. I'd offer to do a cheesecake but my one and only attempt turned out a little dry. May give it another go tho' and, if it's any good, I'll bring it along, if not, I'll feed it to the GBs ;)
Oh no! I missed my wee pal MP - I wonder where he is today. Malcolm! Malcolm!! Where are you!!!???!!!
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At 15:31 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:#77 - I'd vote it not quite a TB moment - I'll have a rootle in the back here and see what kind of hat I can come up with. Back in a mo!
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Comment number 80.
At 15:35 15th Oct 2010, MrsHarding wrote:Hi Simon
I'm currently 2 days overdue, waiting for the arrival of my second child - a boy. My daughter was 10 days late, so am not expecting his arrival anytime soon, but to gee him along, I'd quite like to hear Paul Simon & "Mother & Child Reunion", as the ARF opener today please
My 3 word Friday is "No Contractions Yet..."
Cheers Simon & crew
Annette from Ilford :)
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Comment number 81.
At 15:35 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#77 I'm with Gaily - not quite a TB moment but getting close! Have a lovely hols and "see" you when you get back. Send us a postcard!
#78 Ooh, I feel I should contribute more than just dips, if you are making all those salads AFKA! Hows about a good old fashioned trifle and maybe some mince pies? I don't think we should go fancy dress - perhaps semi-formal? Would be lovely if Simon and Team joined us!
MALCOLM!!! Come out to play!
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Comment number 82.
At 15:36 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:HAT OF INAPPROPRIATE BLOGGETRY AWARDED TO LOPHO FOR THE 77TH POST ON THIS BLOG
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Sorry Lopho to send you off on your hols with this but, when you think about it, it'll save you on sun cream as the brim is wide enough to protect your ears, neck and shnozzle from burning.
Happy holidays :-)
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Comment number 83.
At 15:37 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:Hi AFKA - I wondered where you were. Are you ready to hand over your ARF crown to today's lucky recipient. I hope you've given it a bit of a polish.
Of course Mr M and the team should all be invited! As long as they contribute to the food - in fact, let's hope Nigel's available. That will definitely raise the bar nosh-wise! Not sure about the fancy dress idea, though - but if anyone else wants to have a go then feel free.
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Comment number 84.
At 15:37 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:I just have to share this with you lovely lot. Just pooped out to collect the eggs from my hens and as usual my little Jack Russell came with me. The hens are down in a paddock and I usually throw a stick for the dog as he loves a game and has learnt to bring the stick back as dogs do. However, on this occasion, one of my hens, Delia, decided she wanted to play too. I threw the stick five times, and five times she went running after it with the dog. Incredible! Unfortunately the dog was faster than her, but I think even he was surprised with his new playmate! Where is a camera when you need one?
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Comment number 85.
At 15:39 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:Hello AFKA
No my dear, I'm in the big bad city of Londinium.
Yeah, 2 weeks is not exactly popular with the parents. What to do when the October days are getting colder, damper, darker by the minute? I wonder if the children (and parents!) might possible enjoy an extra week of summer hols more in July or September??? Hmmm, let me think about that for a nanosecond.
Really gotta go now,
Good luck all
L
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Comment number 86.
At 15:39 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:That's so sweet Mcw! Do you think Delia thinks she's a dog too?
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Comment number 87.
At 15:39 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:#81 - semi-formal it is then - ooooh I can't wait now. Have we set a date yet? I can't do the 4th or 11th of December but I'm free apart from that. MMMmmmmm yum - trifle - my favourite and warmed mince pies too. Luverly.
MALCOLM!!!! Wherefore art thou?
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Comment number 88.
At 15:40 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:By the way, if you need any hard boiled eggs for this party- eggy mash sandwiches spring to mind- my hens will most happily oblige!
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Comment number 89.
At 15:40 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:That is lovely Mcw! You will have to take your camera next time!
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Comment number 90.
At 15:40 15th Oct 2010, John B Good wrote:#82
Thanks Afka. I consider myself HOIB'd
L
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Comment number 91.
At 15:41 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#88 or maybe devilled eggs? (I think that's what they are called - hard boiled eggs with yolks mashed with a bit of mayo (sorry, Sir) and cayenne?
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Comment number 92.
At 15:41 15th Oct 2010, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:#84 bless ... have to share text from my 16 year old with you all 'soz mum don't know how to put ironing board down' ... turns out he carried it down the stairs while it was still up and had to leave it assembled in the kitchen (hesitated over using the word erect there for fear of being modded)...have now shown him how it works ... another bless
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Comment number 93.
At 15:42 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:What a swell-egant, elegant party it will be!
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Comment number 94.
At 15:44 15th Oct 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#92 Aww bless him. Good on him at 16 and doing his ironing! How did you get him to do that then, Alison? What's the secret?
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Comment number 95.
At 15:44 15th Oct 2010, Toots wrote:Hi Deebee, Part of the domestic engineering this week included a polishing of the crown. Fingets crossed I can pass it on to one of my lovely blogpoppet friends :)
#84 - That is just so sweet. No real need for a camera, you have conjured up a lovely image.
#85 - Lopho - As a parent I'd rather have the extra week in the summer hols. Having said that, my nephew and niece went to school in Scotland and they always had a fortnight in October. My sis and her hubby took their hols then so they always had a fortnight of sunshine to set them up for the winter.
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Comment number 96.
At 15:44 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:#92 I have to admit to a similar problem with deck chairs and can get into a right pickle! Love the fact he texted you about it!
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Comment number 97.
At 15:46 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Leaving work at 4 today and looks like we will hit the hundred before I go!
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Comment number 98.
At 15:48 15th Oct 2010, Alex_Girl wrote:Then again, maybe not....
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Comment number 99.
At 15:48 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:I'm on my way out the door now. Good luck with the ARF requests everybody. See you later - or if I don't, have a great weekend.
Deebee X
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Comment number 100.
At 15:48 15th Oct 2010, Deebee wrote:100?
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