Morning all, first?

Has to be ...



RAIN - THE CULT

Morning Simon and the lovely blogpoppet fraternity



Rain. Yes. Lots of it fell over t'weekend.



Can you please please please pretty please play





RAIN - The Cult



a fine toon, I am sure you will agree.



We had my mum over for Sunday lunch yesterday. All went very well - despite my not quite 100% Yorkshire puddings. And then we had an evening of Wii time, of which I shall say no more in case Nic pops along later ..... James must've done a song about Rain, no!??



Boss on holibobs all week so will be back later.



Deevs

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Glenn of Devon, you have fine taste!



x

Good Morning Each! Another lovely Monday morning. I know, I know, but in my 7 day a week job, Monday is the BEST day of the week. Aided by a smidge of Schadenfreude, I suppose. Anyway, Rainy Songs?



'Rain' by Status Quo

Morning Simon and all you lovely people,



Very dark and dreary here, although I believe the sun is shining in Scotland.



How about RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS by THE CARPENTERS (tis Monday after all!)



or WE MADE IT THROUGH THE RAIN by BARRY MANILOW (For all those poor people trudging round the capital in this wonderful weather, due to the tube strike)



Can we have a more cheerful theme tomorrow, please?



Mcw x

Good Morning All



Suggest -



RAIN The Beatles



ITS RAINING MEN Weathergirls



WALKING IN THE RAIN Ronettes



HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN Creedence Clearwater Revival



I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN Ann Peebles



WHY DOES IT ALWAYS RAIN ON ME Travis



Love



BP

As do you, Deevskiboo!



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There's just not enough Goth rock on R2, IMO.



What about 10.15 Saturday Night by The Cure .....



drip drip drip drip drip drip .....



;-)



x

Hows about



'Downtownt rain' by Tom Waits?

IT MIGHT AS WELL RAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER - Carole King

morning all :-)



'it keeps rainin' Fats Domino

'I can't stand the rain' Eruption

Raincloud by The Lighthouse Family

Morning all

Long time since ive been able to blog



So how about Here Comes The Rain Again The Eurythmics

Good morning!



Greetings from a grey, tube-striked London. Exceedingly dull here, but at least its not raining. Seemed to spend the weekend towelling ourselves off!



Well, all the songs I was going to suggest have been put forward by Billy so I will think on and maybe poop back later if I have inspiration.



Laters



Alex-Girl

Morning All,



Get Off Of My Cloud, Rolling Stones



Have a good day everybody

Riders On The Storm, The Doors

Welcome back Mr Cannon. Nice to see you've returned to the fold.

Ha! Inspiration has struck faster than I expected!!



FLOWERS IN THE RAIN - The Move

BUS STOP - The Hollies



Alex-Girl

'raining in my heart' Buddy Holly

Morning all



Thank you for your good wishes (and fish recipe) on Friday.



Three word Monday - half marathon hell!



'Twas VERY muddy, so took me 15 mins longer than last year and I've totally knackered my left leg. Mr from Eastleigh promises to make me stick to my 'never again' this time, although it's a bit like having children ... the pain fades so you do it again.



I see from your comments that my text was read out too, although I was out of radio contact at the time myself.



Have a good Monday (limp, limp) Alison xx

Morning all



We've got some sunshine here - very welcome!



As I went to see a musical on Saturday, my choice today is



DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE by either Barbra Streisand or the cast of Glee



Back later



Tortie x

'Purple Rain' by whatever the bloke was known as at the time (Prince, The Artist, Squiggley thing?)

And then there is:



LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN - Neil Sedaka



and of course,



UMBRELLA - Rihanna

'have you ever seen the rain' Creedence Clearwater Revival

Hi Alison - hope leg gets better quickly. Well done for completing the race!



Howdy Tortie - how was Sweet Charity?

Standing In The Rain by ELO

Hi Alex



It was great! I didn't realise that Tamsin Outhwaite had such a good voice.



Alison - congrats for finishing the race, hope you're not limping for long.

'raindrops keep fallin on my head' BJ Thomas

#23 Duffy did a pretty good version too

Rain eh Mr Mayo? I never saw it as I was crying too much over the Spurs v Villa result!



Some great suggestions already but here are a few off the wall U2 tunes for today. How about "Staring at the Sun" or "Bullet the Blue Sky" or a seasonal "October".



If you don't like them I can offer The Alarm "Eye of the Hurricane" or Delirious with "Rain Down" go on you know you want to play them.



Have a great day one and all.

Stormy weather - Peter Skellern



Raining in my heart - Peter Skellern. Love the Buddy Holly song, but this is good too



Something in the air - Thunderclap Newman

Sorry I forgot this - Brooke Benton, Raining all over the world.

KATHY'S SONG - Simon & Garfunkel

Hopefully, by 5 o'clock, GARBAGE, I'M ONLY HAPPY WHEN IT RAINS will be appropriate

#3 The rain doesn't seem to have dampened your spirits, Deevs! Great to 'see' you much happier, anything to do with the boss being away?



#15 Lovely to have you back, Mark. Excellent song choice there.



#22 Well done, Alison on both the run and getting your text read out. Hope the leg gets better soon.

'Cloudbursting' by Kate Bush



'November Rain' by Guns'n'Roses



'Who'll Stop The Rain' by Creedence Clearwater Revival



'Famous Blue Raincoat' by Leonard Cohen







#33 Stormy Weather is a cracking song.

'Umbrella' by The Baseballs (Not the other one)

PoS that is my favourte Leonard song, it would be lovely to hear it

Rain, rain, go away

Little Alex wants to play.......



and doesn't want to be at work today!

#34 tog also 'rainy night in Georgia' by Brook Benton

Good morning Simon, team and blogpoppets



I've already tweeted the following tunes:



RAINING MEN by the Weather Girls



HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN by the Eurythmics



RAINING IN MY HEART by Buddy Holly



RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA by Randy Crawford



And can I add to the mix



STORM IN A TEACUP by the Fortunes



Welcome back Mark. And welcome to theoldergal. A Peter Skellern fan? I met him once, years ago. The only celebrity I've met to which the expression 'never meet your heros' actually applies. All the others I've met have been really lovely, but he was a big disappointment. Maybe I got him on a bad day or something...



Deebee X

#39 I LOVE that version Paul. Always makes me smile.

If I put forward 'Raindrops keep falling on my head' by Sasha Distell, does that earn me the HOIB?



Actually, talking of hats - when you get here KatyMac, please could I have one for getting 150 on the previous blog?

Finally...



'A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall'. Bryan ferry's version?

'walking in the rain with the one I love' Love Unlimited

An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down, Rod Stewart

PoS - some excellent choices from you today! Love the Leonard Cohen suggestion.

#45 Deebee, I think we may have to share the HOIB - see my suggestion #23!

And, if I may make so bold, on behalf of the blogpoppets, can I offer congratulations to the lady friend of a previously prolific bloggers son?



That was a bit convoluted.



To simplify, Spike's son has a 'partner' that has made it onto the televised stages of The X Factor. So well done to Geneva Lane, and the rest of Belle Amie. And good luck for the rest of the competition.

Its Raining Again -Supertramp

'rhythm of the rain' The Cascades

'wade in the water' Ramsey Lewis

Simon, why not tie the Showstopper tunes in with the theme of the day? So todays Bluesy showstopper choices could be something along the lines of...

'Cloudy Day' by J.J.Cale, 'Dark and Cloudy' by Lightening Hopkins, 'Here's That Rainy Day' by Joe Pass, and so on and so forth. Then tomorrows could be jazzy tunes associated with that days theme, etc, etc. Just a thought.

And a rather obscure little pop tune from the 80's during my mid morning tea break ...



EUROPEAN RAIN - THE BIG DISH



Later ...

Morning from a sunny Liverpool,



Firstly, congratulations to Alison on completing the half marathon. I did one in March and even though I struggled to walk after it I felt such a buzz for finishing it.



No suggestions today as all the ones I thought of have been mentioned.



Hope everyone had a good weekend.



take care.



Nick.

Morning all, from a sparkly Somerset.



Great news Paul about Geneva Lane. Wtg Spike et all.



Well done Alison, thats a great achievement.



Now then, down to the choice of rain song??





*** Rain is Falling --- ELO ***



That'll do!



MTF.xx

Morning Everyone and, of course, Simon and the Team,



As all my suggestions have been suggested, I'm just going to mention my disappointment that we didn't get an update on Saturday night's quiz. I hope there weren't any nasty incidents Simon and Child 3 sparkled and shone as the scorer.



THREE WORD MONDAY:-



SUMMER HAS RETURNED - well it has in Lincolnshire - warm and sunny today. :D



Well done Alsion on completing the half marathon despite the mud. Hope you've recovered :)





Wow - BP - I'm impressed by your free upgrade (I think that was the previous blog). I haven't caught up on this one yet.



Gaily~B

I'm not following X-Factor but well done and many congratulations to Geneva Lane and Belle Amie. Fingets crossed they find success. x



Gaily~B

Smeee agin!



MCW, yes, I feel in a good frame of mind at the mo. Boss being off does help the mood as she is a very negative person, bringing depressing vibes into the office. And that's just not me. Also, we had a lovely weekend at ChezNic. Still hate my job but that's just a wee blip I am working on changing very soon.



Well done Alison! I fell foul of the "never again" utterances after doing the Moonwalk in 2005. And again in 2007! Although my next challenge was only a 5km Race For Life. Hope you heal quickly!



Just got a tape of dictation to finish off them I shall be putting on iPod in the office (on docking station) as I am now on my own til 5pm (with the exception of the occassional text/email from Nic!)



Backinabit



Deevs

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Well done Geneva Lane!



Have to say, I am not an X Factor fan and very rarely watch it, but may have to make an effort as there is a blogpoppet "relation". I was, however, glued to Strictly on Friday and Saturday. Mr P refused to watch it on Friday but had little choice on Saturday (he was doing penance for making me miss the first 15 minutes) and I think he is now hooked for the season.



Complete white-out outside the windows here - I am in the clouds. Quite a strange sensation.



#55 I like your thinking, Paul. You have my vote.

I always find it strange, how much our weather can vary for such a relatively small country.



Anyone with a few seconds to spare... Google Burnham on Sea webcam, to see what its like here today. Its just s bit down the coast from me.



Pity it couldn't have been like this all weekend for the golf.



MTF.xx

Alex_Girl ...... Matt Baker to win Stricly!



Oh yes, and our first dance class went raaaaaaaaather well on Friday night too!



x

Afternoon All



Catching up -



Congrats to Alison! Well done!



#51POS I don't know Spike but congratulations to Belle Amie. Which lady is Geneva?



Tortie - how was your meal deal?



BP

#63 I agree. It is because we have weather, rather than a climate!

#64 Matt was great, wasn't he! I was impressed with Pamela Stephenson as well. I did think of you and Nic as I was watching on Friday!

Has it been like that with you all day Alex?



MTF.xx

Yikes, anyone else having probs with refreshing? All the posts vanished just then!



MTF.xx

#65 The meal was lovely, thanks Billy.



#64 and 67 - I thought Matt was great too. Kara thingy was good last night too, but I didn't like her hairdo!

Right, off to prepare for GDs, 24 hour return to the fold.



First job is to pre warn the washing machine, followed by a mammoth baking session, not sure how it will fit in the oven, but I'll give it a go!!



Good luck with all your rainy requests.



MTF.xx

morning all my choices today are

raindrops are falling on my head-bj thomas

rhythem of the rain-the cascades

no more tears-babara strisland/donna summer(it starts my saying its raining)

rainy night in georgia-randy crawford

rain and tears-aphrodites child

#68 MTF - yep, pretty much all day so far! The white is getting greyer though so I think more rain is on the way. Will have to ring down to the ground floor for a weather report!!!



I refreshed and lost all the comments as well. Thought the white-out had spread to the blog!



I have never baked a mammoth so am mucho impressed with your culinary ability but do think that a standard oven may be slightly too small.

#73 Alex - snap! Not the mammoth baking, I got the blog white-out too!

Tortie, that "do" is known as a Croydon Facelift, courtesy of Kate Moss! And yes, it looked awful!



Just had a text from Nic to say he can't get on the blog at the mo ..... booooooo!



Wots going on?



x

Is it working?



Lets see....



MTF.xx

#75 Round our way, its known as a Woolwich Facelift!! Not a happening look.



Seems there are gremlins in the works today........

MTF - how has washing machine taken the news? Hope it doesn't break down again!! Did you manage to find an oven dish big enough to hold the mammoth?

LOL Alex, I knew it would be a challenge, but with a lot of gentle persuasion, I got it all in.



As for the washing machine, fingets crossed eh?



Gotta fly...



Have fun, hope it clears up for you Alex.



MTF.xx

Hurrah - cloud is lifting. I can now see the O2 and the river! There is a world out there!



Just been told that I have to do day trips to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast - one after the other. That'll be a tiring 3 days then. It'll be like being on tour!

*saunters in*



Did I miss anything?

Rain, eh?



How about this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJZnIHwzvzM





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Friend's House + Friend's Birthday + Ryder Cup Finale = Not Here. Byeeee

KatyRainMac!



Wish I wasn't here but I am, so music on and knee deep in filing, attempting NOT to break any nails in the process.



Deevs

x

Katy! Helloooooooo! You have been conspicuous by your absence.

There is a line in Chris de Burgh's "Patricia the Stripper" which goes:



"And Maud says 'Oh lord, I'm so terribly bored, I really can't take anymore".



Today, I know just how Maud feels. Anyone got a cure for a severe case of Monday-itis?

#84 Alex, I know just how you feel, I'm having a very boring Monday - I wonder if it seems worse when you've had a good weekend?

#84. Become a newsagent. See #5.

I think there is something in that, Tortie! I have got lots done but in a rather disgruntled fashion!!



PoS - a complete career change might be a radical way to address my Monday blues but I will put it under careful consideration!! You have made me smile so thank you!

Just pooped by for a quick tea break.



KatyMac!! Where's my 150 post hat? Just 'cos it was a weekend blog does that mean I have to miss out? ;o)



#84 Alex, is there REALLY a song called 'Patricia the Stripper'?! And was she the 'lady in red' he sang about so tortuously? My cure for Monday-itis? Only 4 more days till the weekend...!



Tortie, so glad you had a great weekend. We went to London for my *ahem* birthday last year and saw the Lion King. It was fantastic!



Deebee X

Deebs...



Dennis is a menace

With his "Anyone for tennis?"

And he'd beseech me to come keep the score

And Maude said, "Oh Lord, I'm so terribly bored"

I really can't stand it anymore...



I'm going...out to dinner

With a gorgeous singer

To a little place I found

Down by the key



Her name is Patricia

She calls herself delicia

And the reason isn't

Very hard to see



She said, God made her a sinner

Just to keep fat men thinner

As they tumble down in heaps

Before her feet



They hang around in groups

Like battle weary troops

One can often see them

Queue right down the street



You see, Patricia Or Delicia

Not only is a singer

She also removes all her clothing



For Patricia

Is the best stripper in town...



Etc, etc. From the album Spanish Train And Other Stories by Chris De Burgh.



When he was still rather entertaining.

Ahem ..... my entire Mon-Fri existence is usually boring. lol!



This arvo I am unpacking boxes and boxes and boxes of files whilst singing to Tears For Fears. Just looked at the time and it's gawn 4 - result! And nails all still intact - huzzah!



Going to go check out the Tickled Pink stuff in the bottom slapping supermarket after 5 - an annual event!



My boss left me a note late Friday which said "hang in there" - d'ya think she knows how I feel!?!?



Deevs

x

#89 Thanks Paul. This place is such an education...

Deebee - there is indeed a song called "Patricia the Stripper". It is on the Spanish Train album (which was banned in several countries, making Chris de Burgh a cool dude, until Lady in Red came out). It is an amusing little ditty.



Right, I have to go and convince our Facilities department to courier someone's shoes to them. It is the only way said person will return their laptop have unceremoniously quit by text message last week and leaving me in the doo doo. So, I go to battle and will then head on home using a variety of transport methods depending on the mood of our striking brethren. I might then go straight to bed and put the duvet over my head and wait for Tuesday. OR, I will pick up discarded Evening Standards, Metros and other free papers and play at being a newsagent.



Either way, I may poop by later.



A-G

Oops, you slipped in before me Paul!



Wanders off:



"..And with a swing of her hips,

she undid all her clips,

threw it all in the air,

and everybody stared.



And as the last piece of clothing

fell to the floor,

the police were knocking at the door,



Oh a Saturday night, 1924"

Its comming home

Its comming home



The Ryder Cups comming home



or as its allready here



The Yanks are going home without it

#92 I hope you'll have a radio under the duvet with you, Alex. So you can listen to Simon ;o)

#95. Defo!

Oooh - maybe we'll win The Ashes too .....



x

Well done Billy!!

Well done Billy

Oh I say, next post has 3 digits