Bird. Worm.
Lots to do. Things to write. Children to drive. Film to see. Drama A/S level to worry about. Blog to write. Start at the end Mayo.
Up at 5am today which I put down to an over active mind and early morning sun. Then I notice that Tony Blackburn has been tweeting away for ages, saying how much he enjoys this time of day. And the truth is, I agree with him. Part of me is insisting that this is the most creative time of day and that I should get up and jolly well make use of it. No one to call, no one to talk to and no one to kick you off the computer. It may be a hangover from my years of doing the breakfast show (in the last millennia) and then the arrival of the kids, but it's the early hours for me!
The down side is of course the evening when I just doze off. Tonight I'm going to the Music Week awards (or something), invited by my bosses and it is very likely I will just fall asleep over pudding. They have been warned.
Top show today hopefully, with live music from The Pierces. We have been playing their new album here for a while and I think it's my favourite album of the moment. Great harmonies and terrific songs. And apparently they are very attractive but I haven't watched their videos or checked the photos that much...
And tunes today please (an annual occurrence) for THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. GARDENERS and the TOOLS OF THEIR TRADE. That should do us.
Have a satisfying and enriching Tuesday, see you after 5.

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At 08:43 24th May 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:Morning Simon and Team Blogpoppet
I love mornings too, especially this time of year when the sun is beaming down.
Also love the Chelsea Flower Show - been 3 times and it's just stunning. The floral marquee is quite simply breathtaking.
So, how's about kicking off proceedings with
CHELSEA DAGGER - THE FRATELLIS
Muchos amore!
Deevs
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At 08:44 24th May 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again all -
Suggest
THE GARDEN – Take That (WAH!)
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN - Move
A ROSE FOR MY ROSE - Marv Johnson
A ROSE IN SPANISH HARLEM – Aretha Franklin
ROSE GARDEN – Lyn Anderson
I BEG YOUR PARDON – Kon Kan
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At 08:45 24th May 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning Simon and everyone from a blustery, but sunny Scotland!
How about one of these please......
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN ~ The Move
SAN FRANSISCO (wear some flowers in your hair) ~ Scott McKenzie
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At 08:45 24th May 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Simon, Team and fellow blogpoppets,
I shouldn't really be here, places to be and people to see shortly. Katy, I have had a good sleep and now feel remarkably relaxed. Very unlike me!!
Well Simon, how about
I DON'T WANT TO GO TO CHELSEA by ELVIS COSTELLO
I'LL PICK A ROSE FOR MY ROSE by MARY JOHNSON
See you all later!
Madchick x
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At 08:45 24th May 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Morning all.
Can you dig it - Mock Turtles.
MTF.xx
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At 08:46 24th May 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:Or maybe ...
Can You Dig It - Mock Turtles
Flowers In The Rain - The Move
Ace Of Spades - Motorhead
Lavendar - Marillion
Garden Of Delight - The Mission
I Never Promised You A Rose Garden - Martina McBride
That'll do. For now!
Deevs
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At 08:47 24th May 2011, Alex Heney wrote:Morning All,
OCTOPUSES GARDEN - Beatles
WOODSTOCK - CRosby Still & Nash (or Joni Mitchell)
IN THE GARDEN - Johnny Cash
Chelsea Morning - Joni Mitchell
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At 08:48 24th May 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP - Foundations
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES – Elvis Costello
I DON’T WANT TO GO TO CHELSEA – Elvis Costello
FLOWERS IN THE WINDOW – Travis
BUTTERCUPS – Fran Healy
IN THE BUSH – Musique
GARDEN PARTY – Ricky Nelson
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At 08:48 24th May 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:Just thought of another
HONG KONG GARDEN by SIOUXIE AND THE BANSHEES
SECRET GARDEN by T'PAU
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At 08:49 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:Simon - don't worry about the Drama AS exam - just project your voice to the back of the room and don't stare at your feet.
Big theme this - toooo many to choose from. I sense good puns for later (anything by Robin Trowel?). All the obvious ones already mentioned I think, but I would have started with...
ACE OF SPADES - Motorhead
Sorry for my abcess yesterday... no internet on the estate! Congrats to all the many mentions yesterday though.
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At 08:51 24th May 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Here's a couple of flowery songs I haven't heard in ages.....
WHERE THE WILD ROSES GROW ~ Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? ~ Peter, Paul and Mary
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At 08:52 24th May 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:POISON IVY – Coasters
EVERGREEN – Will Young
EVERGREEN – Barbra Streisand
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At 08:52 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:I KNOW WHAT I LIKE (IN YOUR WARDROBE) - Genesis
"me - I'm just a lawnmower...."
MAGIC - Pilot (...as in "Hoe, hoe, hoe - it's magic!")
Happy Birthday Bob Dylan today!
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At 08:53 24th May 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Good morning Early Bird Simon, Team, NYM and blogpoppets!
Wind seems to have died down here to be replaced by an ash cloud.
My thoughts for the day...
Flowers in the Window - Travis
Flowers in the Rain - The Move
Flowers of Romance - PIL and
I Don't Want to go to Chelsea - Elvis Costello
Off to read back now and then get my head to the grindstone ;-)
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At 08:54 24th May 2011, Alex Heney wrote:THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS - Stevie Wonder
PLANTS AND RAGS - PJ Harvey
SEEDS - Bruce Springsteen
LITTLE QUEEN OF SPADES - Eric Clapton
FLOWERS NEVER BEND WITH THE RAINFALL - Simon & Garfunkel
FLOWER GROWN WILD - Bryan Adams
FOREST LAWN - John Denver
FLOWERBED - Take THat
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At 08:54 24th May 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, team and Blogpoppets
How about:
FLOWERS IN THE WINDOW by Travis
LOVE GROWS WHERE MY ROSEMARY GOES by Edison Lighthouse
CAN YOU DIG IT by the Mock Turtles
KISS FROM A ROSE by Seal
No time to chat - off to work! See you later...
Deebee~X~
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At 08:55 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE - Tears for Fears
DIG IT - The Beatles
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At 09:00 24th May 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Just thought og another while listening to Bryan Ferry
Gates of Eden - Bryan Ferry
From the Dylanesque album, in honour of Bob's 70th birthday!
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At 09:00 24th May 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:RAMBLIN’ ROSE - Nat King Cole
ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN - Jimmie Rodgers
SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE - Tears for Fears
MISALLIANCE (Honeysuckle & Bindweed) - Flanders & Swan
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At 09:01 24th May 2011, Alex Heney wrote:MIDNIGHT IN CHELSEA - Bon Jovi
RAKE AND RAMBLING BOY - Joan Baez
WHOSE GARDEN WAS THIS - Tom Paxton
GARDENING AT NIGHT - R.E.M.
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At 09:02 24th May 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Like Tony Blackburn, I also like early mornings, summer and winter, especially if I take my dogs for a nice walk along the beach that I have to myself most of the time!
A few more flowery type songs!
YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS ~ Neil Diamond and Barbara Streisand
KISS FROM A ROSE ~ Seal
FLOWERS IN THE WINDOW ~ Travis
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At 09:05 24th May 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'HE WHO PICKS A ROSE' JIMMY RUFFIN
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At 09:08 24th May 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'CAN YOU DIG IT' THE MOCK TURTLES
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At 09:08 24th May 2011, AmericaMo wrote:#16/21 Kiss from a Rose - one of my favourite songs! Makes me cry, but in a good way, i think! Hope it gets a play.
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At 09:08 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Lord Ammo, team, NYM and early-bird bloggers
Blimey, loads already , and many wheelbarrow loads more to come, methinks. And lots of punning possibilities too. Could be a distracted day.
SWEET PEA, MY SWEET PEA - Paul Weller
*Goes off to consult last year's Xmas present of "A-Z of Gardening" to find other flower names*
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At 09:10 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#25 - pre-pun time John, but before you say it (and I know you will!...)
BUSY MISS LIZZY - The Beatles
Sorry.
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At 09:11 24th May 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'AUTOMATICALLY SUNSHINE' THE SUPREMES
'RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD' BJ THOMAS
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At 09:14 24th May 2011, Magicaddict wrote:Bruce Springsteen - Secret Garden
Jo Dee Messina & Tim McGraw - Bring On The Rain
Lucie Silvas - Forget-Me-Not
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At 09:15 24th May 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'SUNFLOWER' PAUL WELLER
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At 09:15 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:GLITTERING PRIZE - Simple Minds (Also available for Oscar themes, Cannes Film Festival, FA Cup, weddings and bar mitzahs)
#26 B&B - Resist that urge. A modicum of self-control is needed before the day descends into floral chaos at noon.
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At 09:17 24th May 2011, Magicaddict wrote:And #16/21, Kiss From A Rose, oh hell yes.
And in the same vein, Sting - Desert Rose
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At 09:18 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:THE SUN AND THE RAIN - MADNESS
Isn't that what all gardeners want?
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At 09:21 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:DOWN TO EARTH - CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT
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At 09:22 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#30 - I agree John. And will resist the urge to rush headlong into "I love, I love, Ilove my calendula girl" by Neil Sedaka... until this afternoon anyway.
But, for a humourous and not-heard often on the radio (for obvious reasons!) suggestion...
I AM A MOLE AND I LIVE IN A HOLE - The Southlanders
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At 09:37 24th May 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
How's about:
LAUGHING GNOME by David Bowie
Last night Mr 39 (38 actually) told me we have been offered two corporate all singing all dancing tickets for the Chelsea show on Thursday. Won't be able to go because I will be attending my mate's dad's funeral. Maybe next year.
Have a good day.x
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At 09:38 24th May 2011, soapgirly wrote:Mornin Simon and everyone! 3rd day running for me on the blog!!
Daughter has Physics AS level today- I feel your pain!! Hormonal, exam stressed teenagers are NOT fun! (the only trouble is, she'll STILL be stroppy when she comes home *shudders ever so slightly*
anyhoodles, 'kiss from a rose' was my first choice but thats been suggested, so
'Paper Roses - Marie Osmond'
gotta dash- catch up later
xx
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At 09:39 24th May 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi
1. Don't Go - HOTHOUSE FLOWERS
2. BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP - The Foundations
3. ROSE GARDEN - Lynn Anderson
4. THE BEDS ARE BURNING - Midnight Oil
5. DIGGING YOUR SCENE - The Blow Monkeys
6. EARTH SONG - Michael Jackson
7. Anything by MUD
8. BORDERLINE - Madonna
9. LILY WAS HERE Dave Stewart and Candy Dulpher
10. Anything by THE BLUEBELLS
More later.... ;)
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At 09:40 24th May 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
I am not really a morning person, more of a night owl, but I have seen more early mornings than I care to since we had the twins.
Oldie suggestions...
DIGGING IN THE DIRT - PETER GABRIEL
BED OF ROSES - BON JOVI
EVERY ROSE HAS IT'S THORN - POISON
ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE - BOBBY VINTON
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Comment number 39.
At 09:41 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Good Morning Simon and Driveteam and Hello to fellow blogpopsters
I hand up here at the back for Seal's Kiss from A Rose
plus a request for:
CHELSEA MORNING by the incomparable JONI MITCHELL
:^)
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At 09:50 24th May 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Morning all - Lord Ammo (curtsey's) DT team, fellow bloggers
A sunny but still v windy day down here in Oxford; nearly blown off my bike yesterday into the path of a Big Bus - so I am counting my blessings today!
All my ideas have already been suggested (must get up/log in/drink coffee earlier in the morning..) so would like to 2nd (or 3rd?)
Tears for Fears 'Sowing the seeds of love'
Got to be played LOUD though, such a brilliant album for that if you're in the mood.
Plus 2nd Kylie and Nick Cave 'Where the wild roses grow'
Which reminds me of a 'not the nine o'clock news' sketch regarding the capture of a gorilla and his subsequent interview on a chat show plus captor
Captor: 'Of course, when I found Gerald (the gorilla) he was wild'
Gerald: 'Wild? I was livid!'
Ok, ok, maybe you had to be there... I'll go now - meetings shmeetings to go to, will pass the dull time thinking of all things floral.
Have a nice morning y'all
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At 10:04 24th May 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Across the Border - ELO.
MTF.xx
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At 10:06 24th May 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning, once again for those who were abed when I first came on here at daft o'clock. I, too, am an early riser.
Now the theme ...... a song from yoof; first heard on the "Fill Your Head with Rock" CBS sampler:
THE GARDEN OF JANE DELAWNEY by TREES
And as my songs never get picked here's a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoddtUn77do
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At 10:06 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#35 - Julia - nice one!
#37 - Mandy - Borderline... genius!
#39 - Great choice... it should just be played anyway, every day, so I am going to officially second (and I have a certificate for this)...
CHELSEA MORNING - Joni Mitchell
"We'll talk in present tenses..."
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At 10:10 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:This time last year Simon played the following tracks on Drivetime:
Tears for Fears — Sowing The Seeds Of Love
Elvis Costello & The Attractions — I Don't Wanna Go To Chelsea
Scott McKenzie — San Francisco
The Divine Comedy — The Pop Singer's Fear Of The Pollen Count
The Flowerpot Men — Let's Go To San Francisco
Not sure if the last two have been requested yet.
Some brilliant song suggestions above - it must be very difficult for the Constructors nowadays - just having to leave out so many good tunes.
As I have mentioned just a couple of times in here and on Fb - I also am 'into' The Pierces - close sisters who apparently were home educated by their free-thinking, some might say hippy, parents. They've been writing and performing great songs for many years now, so massively deserve their raised profile. Have postponed tea with mother, brother and nephew just to listen to the show live tonight.
Hope the day is fruitful for all - in whatever way you wish ..
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
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At 10:14 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#7
AlexH - IJust spotted the Joni Mitchell song - appears on your list - almost like an apology in lower case which is why I missed it! The mensh, if this song is played, should be all yours mate
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At 10:21 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Some may remember this excellent bit of synthpop from 2006 - it was certainly played to death on R2 because somehow I know all the words!
CHELSEA - STEFY RAE
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At 10:33 24th May 2011, soapgirly wrote:just a quick thought, after watching the highlights from Chelsea last night - and what with it being Bob's Birthday and all, how about a double whammy with 'Blowin' in the Wind'?
laters taters xx
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At 10:34 24th May 2011, Ken wrote:Moring all
CHELSEA MONDAY - Marillion
THE RED FLOWER OF TACHAI BLOOMS EVERYWHERE - Steve Hackett
TRAMPLED ROSE - Plant and Krauss
SWEET IRISH ROSE - Energy Orchard
THERE WERE ROSES - Cara Dillon
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At 10:37 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Chelsea Awards:
GOLD - SPANDAU B
GOLDEN YEARS - BOWIE D
SIMPLY THE BEST - TINA T
AFTER THE GOLDRUSH - NEIL Y
Agree with Mr BeGood - you can have too much of a good thing - once you've got all the Chelsea songs out of the way - there are literally hundreds of flowers, shrubs, tree, garden tools to choose songs from ...
Eekers
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At 10:40 24th May 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Of course it can't be played because of its sexual content but Leonard Cohen's Chelsea Hotel springs to mind.
"You told me again
You preferred handsome men
But for me you would make an exception"
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At 10:48 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning all!
Too late to the party for any suggestions from me but some good choices above.
Did try to post last night to send night night kisses but it wouldn't let me. :(
Thanks for the help yesterday with my report. Following on from your guidance, the Lessons Learned report started with: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". I then went on to say how the scope changed to the extent that every thing was thrown in scope apart from the kitchen sink. Tickled me as I was writing it!
Today is the formal project closure report to write. Such fun.
Will pop back when I can.
Alex-Girl
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At 10:49 24th May 2011, Alex Heney wrote:#47 Katy, No problems.
It isn't always the first suggester of a song who gets the mensh though, so it is just as likely to be you as me (if it gets played).
And of course your suggestion of AFTER THE GOLDRUSH in#49, I would prefer the Prelude version, but would love to hear either played. I like your thinking on that one :)
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At 10:51 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#50 Well, you know Harry, apart from being a beautiful song, it's no worse than Walk on the Wild Side (maybe the image of the unmade bed makes it a bit graphic?). But likewise, unlikely to be played, but I would love to hear
LADY FUSCHIA - The Strawbs
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At 11:04 24th May 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Just having a coffee break
Apologies if it's already been suggested.
GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES - Elvis Costello
Back later
Tortie x
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At 11:05 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:Morning Everyone and, of course, The Early Morning Simon Dude, The Fab Team and the equally Fab NYM,
No time to catch up so far - building surveys are us at the mo :)
Anyhoo, there's a lull in production so I thought I'd poop by and see what's what this fine (if a little windy) day.
I'd like to suggest the wonderful:-
IF YOU GO TO SAN FRANCISCO (be sure to wear some FLOWERS in your hair), SCOTT MCKENZIE
A lovely, summery, floaty choon to match my lovely, summery, floaty mood :)
Laters Sweet Pataters
~ xx
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At 11:06 24th May 2011, soapgirly wrote:er . .'Rivers of Babylon - Boney M' for the hanging gardens(obviously!) and for Diarmuid Gavin's brilliant giant hanging gardeny thing!
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At 11:07 24th May 2011, Deebee wrote:Coffee break! Just as well Simon was up at O-gawd-double-oh this morning, as we were without internet when I got to work, so this would have been my first chance to venture into blogland today.
#35 What a pity you can't go, Julia. Sorry for your friend's loss though.
#40 You take it easy on that bike now, Suzie - that must have been quite scary, if Oxford traffic is anything like Cambridge traffic (which I'm sure it is!) Love the NTNON quote - LOL!
#44 Interesting KatyMatey - I considered suggesting two of those songs today, but decided against it. I'll be kicking myself if they get played again this year...
#51 Sounds like an excellent report Alex. What font did you use, out of interest?
;o)
I wonder how MCW is getting on with the interview. Hope she remembers to ask whether staff get blogging time. Very important, that...
~X~
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At 11:09 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Could today present another opportunity to play:
WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE - AC/DC
No?
How about a bit of:
CRACKLIN' ROSIE - Neil Diamond?
There is also:
ON THE BORDER - Al Stewart
Yes, I know I said I wouldn't play today but I have that blank sheet of paper thing again..........
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At 11:12 24th May 2011, soapgirly wrote:a quick update (whether any of you are interested or not!) Daughter just rang- 1st part of Physics AS seems to have gone well- she even sounded CHEERFUL!! Bet it doesn't last!
*sneaks out*
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At 11:13 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:#57 Arial, 11pt. Personally, I like Tahoma and Verdana but they don't meet our Corporate brand needs. As the report was about the project to implement our corporate identity, I felt I should be on brand!!
OMG, I am getting sad.....discussing fonts. Get a life, AG!!
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At 11:23 24th May 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! A few suggestions...
'Chelsea Morning' by Joni Mitchell
'Where Have All The Flowers Gone' by any one of Peter, Paul and Mary, Earth, Wind and Fire or Pete Seeger.
'Secret Garden' by Bruce Springsteen
'Roots To Branches' by Jethro Tull
'Drifting Away' by Faithless (BBC Theme music)
'Design For Life' by The Manic Street Preachers
or...
'Carnation' by either Oasis or The Jam
'Sweet Leaf' by Black Sabbath
There may be some duplication, here, but I claim first dibs anyway, as I've simply C & P'd from the last time we had this as a theme, a year ago. ;0)
'Petunia The Gardeners Daughter' by Elvis Presley
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At 11:24 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:ooh - loving the Al Stewart suggestion AlexGirly - your Rosie songs reminded me of:
ROSIE - DON PARTRIDGE who was a one-man band-type performer
:^)
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At 11:26 24th May 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:I can't resist it...
'Lupins In The Sky With Diarmuid'
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At 11:27 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Ooh, we could have:
GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS - Odyssey
Thanks Katy!
Soapgirly, fingets crossed that your daughter stays smiling!
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At 11:29 24th May 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:LOL Deebs @57! Maybe that's subconsciously why I've stopped job seeking .....!
Priorities!
Deevs
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At 11:32 24th May 2011, soapgirly wrote:#64 Alex Girl Thank you!!!
and, someone really should have suggested that one for yesterday!
*runs away- fast*
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At 11:33 24th May 2011, Katy Mac wrote:As most are aware - the Chelsea Flower Show involves very little actual diggery - it's all about transporting humungous quantities of 'stuff' and constructing an exhibit. Therefore I feel more than justified in requesting the double whammy:
BIG LOG - ROBERT PLANT
:^#
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At 11:33 24th May 2011, Andy Toverson wrote:Morning all
Still busy so not really here ;)
#60 - Is that font of all knowledge then?
#54 - One of my favourite Costello tracks - classic lyrics of lost and forlorn love.
"The lip-print on a half filled cup of coffee that you poured and didn't drink
but at least you thought you wanted it, which is so much more than I can say for me" - genius
A
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At 11:36 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:While poking about looking for songs today , I came across a song called Kew Gardens by a band called TUDOR LODGE. Some of you may already be famiiliar with them, as I know folk music is popular in some corners of the blog. They have become my Music du Jour today, and it's really rather lovely in a mellow summery way (altho the Kew Gardens song is not among their best). Beautiful melodies, beautiful words, beautiful voices, beautiful music.
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At 11:39 24th May 2011, Ken wrote:#66 I would have suggested "GET BACK" if I'd posted anything for yesterday :-).
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At 11:47 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#34 - if we can't go back to childhood songs and have "Mole in a Hole", can we have instead...
HOLE IN THE GROUND - Bernard Cribbens
"There was I, digging this hole...."
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At 11:47 24th May 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:I've spent the morning listening to The Pierces. Now, following JBG's nudge, I'm going to give Tudor Lodge a spin.
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At 11:50 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:Does anyone of a certain age remember the slogan "plant a tree in '73"?
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At 11:51 24th May 2011, Bernard wrote:Hi
Thank you for such an entertaining and intelligent show
NEW ROSE by The Damned anyone?
Bernard in Chichester
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At 11:55 24th May 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#73 Wasn't that one of Heath's initiatives to replace all the trees lost to Dutch Elm Disease? Our school went for it in a big way.
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At 11:59 24th May 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#73 BaxterandBertie... no, I don't remember that... but I do remember Pulp's song "Let's All Meet Up In The Year 2000" and can't believe that it is now eleven years AFTER the year 2000!!!
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At 11:59 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#75 - I think it was probably Heath's government, and it was the time of Dutch Elm becoming better know. And I remember the follow up "plant some more in '74". I think it was the start of the Tree Council, but don't know if that is what is now the Woodland Trust?
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At 12:03 24th May 2011, artfoundryman wrote:Flowers in the Rain - The Move
That about sum up an English spring event
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At 12:04 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#76 Luciesmum... and I bet you can remember Prince being SO far ahead of the game suggesting that we all party like its 1999? We never got hovering cars to fly to work in though, or jet boots. It's hard to think Claude Monet was still alive when my mum was born, and if she was still alive she'd be as old as he was when he died.
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At 12:12 24th May 2011, Dhobidust wrote:Morning all,
A late request
ROOTS by SHOW OF HANDS
bye for now
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At 12:12 24th May 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Borderline' Madonna
Thorn In My Side' Eurythmics
'Green Green Grass of Home' Tom Jones
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At 12:15 24th May 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:When does 'this morning' officially end?
MTF.xx
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At 12:19 24th May 2011, lord gazza wrote:hi all
i dont wont to go to chelsea-elvis costello
flowers in the rain-the move
the rose-bette midler
build me up buttercup-the foundations
sowing the seeds-tears for fears
can you dig it-mock turtles
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At 12:20 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:#82 When I go to get my lunch - which is NOW!
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At 12:25 24th May 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#82 when the puns start proper...as in:
MESSAGE IN A NETTLE - The Police
HAY FEVER - The Bee Gees
QUEEN DITCH - David Bowie
HYACINTH YOU'VE BEEN GONE - Rainbow
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At 12:33 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:Only me! Back again after having caught up with work and happenings on t' blog :)
In no particular order:-
#59 Soapgirly - glad to hear the GD's exam went well. The elderGB has been sitting AS Physics today too - I always ask him to text me to say how it's gone but he never does - I'm sure how the exam went will be intimated by the way he makes his entrance later on ;)
Suzie - hang on tight to those handlebars and pedal like mad m' Lovely.
~ xx
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At 12:34 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:Is it THAT time already...?
IF YOU LEAF ME NOW - CHICAGO
ONE MOWER NIGHT – Phil Collins
HOE LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON? - ACE
MANURE THE ONE THAT I WANT – ONJ and John Travolta
TOO MULCH TOO YOUNG - Specials
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At 12:38 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:SHEARS THE ONE - Robbie Williams
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At 12:42 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:DEAR PRUNERS - Siouxsie and the Banshees
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At 12:45 24th May 2011, Alex Heney wrote:#82 MTF - It's always morning somewhere :)
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At 12:45 24th May 2011, John B Good wrote:And finally, anything by Jennifer Loppers, Britney Shears, or Phil Secateur’s Wall of Sound.
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At 12:47 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:Was so chuffed to hear Odyssey getting a play last night - who'd have thunk it?!? I can't remember anyone actually suggesting it!?! Well done to all menshees.
MCW - I'm sure you will have given the most impressive interview. How soon will you hear?
News from the Shire is - tomorrow evening, I'll be taking part in the first race of a summer series of 5K races and can't understand why I feel so blimmin' nervous. Doubt I can imitate Alsion's success earlier this year but will give it a right good go. I'm not at all competitive but just don't want to suffer the embarrassment of being left behind :s
~ xz
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At 12:49 24th May 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thats a relief Alex, thanks.
'This morning' the washing machine engineer is coming to fit a new motor to my washing machine. Its only taken 4 weeks, so I must be more patient.
Toots, pass a bit of floatiness my way will you.
MTF.xx
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At 12:50 24th May 2011, lord gazza wrote:roses are red-bobby vinton
digging your scene-blow monkeys
floral dance-brighouse&rastrick brass band
flowers in the window-travis
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At 12:58 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:#93 - MTF - just for you - eyes closed, thumbs touching middle fingers and ohmmmmmmm!!! If that doesn't work, upon arrival of the engineer curl fingers round towards palms, extend middle finger to point skywards and move arm in an up and down motion - please note this will not help with the fixing of the washing machine and probably won't give you the feeling of floatiness desired it but may make you feel a whole lot better. (Please don't tell my Mum I told you do that ;) )
Alex~G - Hope today's report is now underway - any assistance required, please let me know ;) I admire your ability to get 'sink' into the report yesterday - you are a master at your art.
~ xx
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At 13:01 24th May 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOL Toots, I was thinking more along the lines of the unfriendly end of the plunger!!
MTF.xx
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At 13:02 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:I've just seen on a certain website a picture of a leech said to have been living up a girl's nose!!! The next caption above a picture of the President's limo said 'it has its own oxygen supply' - just wondering if the two stories are connected at all!?!
Btw, I chuckled whilst watching Breakfast this morning (other tv programmes...) and they should the moment when the President's limo got stuck leaving the US Embassy yesterday - i'm sure someone mentioned on here yesterday a choon about getting stuck in a limousine. Life imitating art, indeedio!
~ x
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At 13:04 24th May 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Thank you Toots!
Returned from purchasing sandwich and fruit salad to the news that my report is needed before 3pm as the Chief Executive is leaving early and needs all papers before he goes. I have a meeting that I cannot miss between 1.30 and 2.30 and the report is only half complete.
What am I doing here? I need to WORK!!!!
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At 13:07 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:#96 - of course that would do the trick and probably more successfully than 'the birdie' ;)
I was thinking of you and MCW yesterday. the peeps next door were having some new gutters, soffits and fascia boards fitted and I was really concerned about a wee family of sparrows nesting under the roof tiles. I think one of their babies was turfed out of the nest on Sunday - I found the wee body of an as yet unfeathered birdie (the feathers appeared to have formed on the wing tips) lying in my back garden on Sunday evening. Not sure if the parents booted it out or whether the gusty wind blew it out. V sad, nonetheless.
~ xx
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At 13:11 24th May 2011, Toots wrote:Btw, MTF, forgot to say - thank you for the tip on not getting a wee playmate for Bernie. I won't bother now. I think he does okay for human company - he spent most of the winter in our kitchen and now we're letting him out to play in our garden in an evening before we poop him back in his hutch.
Oh no, Alex~G - DON'T PANIC! DON'T PANIC! DON'T PANIC MISS P!!! Waaah!!! Good luck! Joking aside - I'm sure the extra pressure will help you produce one of your most impressive pieces of work to date ;) Thinking of you m' Lovely.
~ xx
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