At our age
Well it's blowing a fierce one here. Wouldn't be surprised if we get some seaweed on the windows before the day is through (yes I would). No walking the estate this morning. If I had hatches etc. Well yesterday was a fine creative mess indeed. I'll explain more about our Jews harp man. Having decided to follow up the Jews harp wisdom from last Thursday, we found Peter Hope-Evans on-line as a noted harmonica and Jews harp specialist. We also wanted to play some Medicine Head as I remembered seeing them on TOTP with some harp action. I have to be honest however and tell you that I didn't realise Peter WAS the bloke from Medicine Head in the first place! His music sounded slightly clearer than his words I would say, but I loved the sounds he made. I think he had a good time in the 70s.
He would have been a contemporary of my guest today, the one and only Nick Lowe. Elvis Costello spoke passionately when he came on the show about the genius of Nick Lowe and that it was only his innate modesty that has stopped him being realised as the genius he is. He played once when I sat in for JW on his Sunday afternoon show and Elvis has it spot on. His new album is called 'At My Age' and he'll play live after 6.
And songs today please for DAVID WALLIAMS SWIMMING THE THAMES for sport relief. He had to don the wetsuit to replace his trunks as it was all too cold and was actually turning blue. So that'll do nicely!
So have a wild and stimulating Tuesday, see you after 5.
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At 09:39 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:LETS WADE IN THE WATER MARLENA SHAW
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At 09:40 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone!!
First thought for the theme:
NIGHTSWIMMING by REM
I think it's going to be a difficult one.
Be back later.................... have a great day.
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At 09:42 6th Sep 2011, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good morning again Blogpoppeteers, Simon, Team and NYM
My choon choices today:
Blue Moon - Elvis Presley
Tangled Up In Blue - Bob Dylan
It's All Over Now Baby Blue - Bob Dylan
Catch you all later. Have a great day.
Shona x
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At 09:44 6th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
Cold and breezy here too, the shape of things to come I think :/
Not feeling too good this morning, think I may have fallen prey to a dodgy curry last night :( Oh well, least the twins are back at school today.
Oldie suggestions...
NIGHT SWIMMING - R.E.M
ONCE IN A LIFETIME - TALKING HEADS
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At 09:46 6th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning everyone on this blustery, but so far, dry day!
RIVER MAN ~ Nick Drake
NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE RIVER ~ Christy Moore
MANY RIVERS TO CROSS ~ Joe Cocker
MOODY RIVER ~ Pat Boone
Off to feed and clean the wound of an injured pigeon I rescued last night from my friend's stable cat!! Then it's off to work for four hours!
Back later xx
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At 09:47 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:STILL WATER THE FOUR TOPS
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At 09:47 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
This is a difficult one -
Suggest
NIGHT SWIMMING - REM
ROLLING IN THE DEEP - Adele
THE FLOOD - TT (Wah!)
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At 09:47 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Oo, oo, oo, oo, oooooooo ................... when was the last time we heard the sisters on the wireless?
THE SWIMMING SONG by KATE AND ANNA McGARRIGLE
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At 09:47 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
How about:
IN TOO DEEP by Phil Collins
GROOVY KIND OF LOVE by Phil Collins ('when I'm feeling blue, all I have to do...'
DON'T GO JUMPING WATERFALLS by Paul McCartney
RIVER OF DREAMS by Billy Joel
MISTY BLUE by Dorothy Moore
HOUR GLASS by Squeeze ('throw it overboard, see if it can swim...')
Back later for post mensh-chasing chat...
Deebee ~X~
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At 09:49 6th Sep 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and Blogsters.
Not too windy up here in the Midlands just wet!
Thanks for my Korgis mensh ...will have to have a listen on good old I player as was teaching 4 four year olds the wonders of kickboxing at the time! Oh and well done to one and all for theirs!
Swimming? ahem...sore point ....at the same age as Kylie and Davina as I am I am ashamed to say I swim like a brick....yep I cannot and petrified of the water!!
Anyway this does not prevent me from taking the plunge with some swim like offerings:
1. Anything by THE STROKES
2. TWISTING BY THE POOL - Dire Straits
3. BREAK MY STRIDE - Matthew Wilder
4. IN TOO DEEP - Genesis
5. DEEPER AND DEEPER - Madonna
6. DROWNING IN BERLIN - The Mobile
7. SWIMMING SONG - Florence and the Machine
8. RING OF FIRE - Johnny Cash
9. FLOAT ON - The Floaters
10. BEYOND THE SEA - Bobby Darin
Catch ya laters.
Have a lovely day.
Mandy ;)
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At 09:50 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:TAKE ME TO THE RIVER AL GREEN or THE COMMITMENTS
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At 09:50 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Mr Mayo, hallowed team and windswept blogeteers,
Well, I did think the Jews Harp man sounded like he was still on some sort of 1970s high. I might listen again at a convenenient time, just for a giggle.
Cold in the Thames yesterday? Must have been a ...
BLUE MONDAY- New Order
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At 09:51 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:And as it looks like everyone is going to choose REM, do I get the mensh if I'm the only one to spell it correctly??? ;-)
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At 09:51 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Morning all. and especially the patient and heroic Lord Ammo, who had what must have been THE MOST DIFFICULT guest I have ever heard on his show...yes, indeedy the Medicine Man had a good time in the medicine cabinet - but hey, he sounded happy so what the heck!
In terms of poor old David Walliams slurping thru the Thames (pond-weed not withstanding) I have muggle-mailed SLIP SLIDING AWAY by Paul Simon, but of course anything by
AQUALUNG (he may need it) will suffice - howsabout 'HALFWAY TO THE BOTTOM'
Ok, off now to seek out caffeine.
Looking forward to Nick Lowe, he's a man who likes the sound of breaking glass, you know - me, not so much, I just think about the hoover/dustpan and brush routine that will inevitably follow.
Have as good a day as you can (gotta be better than David Wailliams) in the grim weather, keep warm!
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At 09:52 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Morning all.
Thought a drowning song might not be in order, but see that it has already been mentioned, so....
Drowning - Joe Jackson.
MTF.xx
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At 09:53 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:COLD AS ICE - Foreigner
THROW DOWN A LINE - Cliff
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At 09:55 6th Sep 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Very windy here too, but the sun is trying to make an appearance now!
MOTHER OCEAN - Jimmy Buffet
RADIO - The Corrs ("But you are in my head, swimming forever in my head
Tangled in my dreams, swimming forever")
THIS WORLD OF WATER - New Musik
I don't know if it's just me, but because it was dark early last night and very dark this morning, I started to think about making casseroles and having porridge for breakfast again!
Tortie x
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At 09:55 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#13 Uh-oh is this going to go the way of the Pendants club?!
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At 09:56 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:er,
BLUE Oyster Cult
GOTTA GET OUTTA THIS PLACE
covers most bases...
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At 09:57 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#18 - Flags?
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At 09:59 6th Sep 2011, PennyForem wrote:Morning!
OCEAN DEEP - SIR CLIFF
xx
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At 10:00 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:SONG SUNG BLUE NEIL DIAMOND
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At 10:00 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#18 Suzie, as a founding member, I do hope so!!! :-))))
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At 10:03 6th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:A few more suggestions...
LET THE RIVER RUN - CARLY SIMON
UNDERWATER LOVE - SMOKE CITY
WIDE RIVER TO CROSS - LEVON HELM
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At 10:03 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:DEAD FROM THE WAIST DOWN - Catatonia
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At 10:04 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:No, ok, JACKSON BROWN has come up trumps, not for the first time with
'BEFORE THE DELUGE'
Let's hope today is his worst day of weather while swimming the Thames...I have to say after watching the documentary of him swimming the channel (5am training whilst on a tour) I have the greatest respect for him as a human being.
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At 10:05 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#13 Harry I'll give you a gold star....will that do?
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At 10:05 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:GOTTA GET THRU THIS - Daniel Bedingfield
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At 10:08 6th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - Argent
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At 10:09 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#27 PSL, thank you! That'll do nicely. But, any suggestions where I should stick it?
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At 10:09 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:OUT OF THE SINKING PAUL WELLER
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At 10:09 6th Sep 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
A bit windy here this morning
Suggestion for todays tunes
COLD AS ICE - FOREIGNER
Enjoy the day
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At 10:10 6th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:A couple more before I throw in the towel...
THE TIDE IS HIGH - BLONDIE
PURE SHORES - ALL SAINTS
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At 10:11 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Swim little fish - George Formby (1943!)
MTF.xx
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At 10:12 6th Sep 2011, Kopiteian wrote:Many Rivers To Cross - UB40
Blue Savannah - Erasure
Get Over It - (From Hell Freezes Over) - The Eagles
Oops I Did It Again - Broccoli Spears
World of Water - New Musik
Cold As Ice - Foreigner
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At 10:12 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:https://youtu.be/3CsPBOrINTI
MTF.xx
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At 10:15 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Walk on water - Neil Diamond.
MTF.xx
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At 10:15 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:LONDON CALLING - The Clash
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At 10:19 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:NEVER BEEN DONE - Ron Sexsmith
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At 10:21 6th Sep 2011, PhilMewis wrote:Morning,
Nightswimming - REM
The river of dreams - Billy Joel
Big river - Johnny Cash
River Man - Nick Drake
Down River - The Temper Trap
The tide is high - Blondie
Long walk home - Bruce Springsteen
Little Britain - Dreadzone
Push your head towards the air - Editors
Don't stop Believin' - Journey
Hold back the river or Beyond the Sea - Wet Wet Wet
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At 10:25 6th Sep 2011, artfoundryman wrote:As a DAVID WALLIAMS suggestion :-
COME FLY WITH ME - FRANK SINATRA
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At 10:26 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:Ooh ooh ooh...
RIDE A WHITE SWAN - T Rex
I heard he had an altercation with some at the start in Lechlade
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At 10:30 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:East West - Hermans Hermits.
MTF.xx
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At 10:33 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:#17 T-C I'm there too. Porridge, casseroles, crumble, and a nice glass of merlot are the order of the day.
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At 10:33 6th Sep 2011, Dougal wrote:Morning..................like most of you I am not impressed with this weather :0[
My 3 word Tuesday is.................apples blowing everywhere!!!!
Coffee consumed and ready to rumble and feeling very sorry for dear Mr Walliams. Bet the waves are big today.........good luck David!
CRY ME A RIVER - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
WOODY BROWN RIVER - GUILLEMOTS
DOWN TO THE RIVER - RAY LA MONTAGNE
RIVER OF TIME - VAN MORRISON
LAZY RIVER - LOUIS ARMSTRONG
THE RIVERBOAT SONG - OCEAN COLOUR SCHEME
DEAR RIVER THAMES - RALPH MCTELL
OL' MAN RIVER - ROD STEWART
COLD WATER - TOM WAITS
COLDWATER MORNING - NEIL DIAMOND
LONDON CALLING - THE CLASH
MOON RIVER - ANDY WILLIAMS
WHERE THE RIVER GOES - PULP
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH - IKE AND TINA
I do believe that this is my longest mensh chase list!
Hope you all have a good day and I hope that this weather blows away soon!!
Dougal x
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At 10:34 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Down the river - Chris Knight.
MTF.xx
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At 10:40 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOCAL HERO - MARK KNOPFLER :)
MTF.xx
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At 10:45 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Happy Tuesdays All Round. I'm staying home. It's nice in here.
Re: Walliams Thames Challenge. Not just the swans, John ..
.. he will also have to avoid the 39 million cubic metres of raw sewage that finds its way into the Thames every year. With that in mind:
BIG LOG - ROBERT PLANT
:^)
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At 10:48 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:SWIM - Sly & the Family Stone
YOU BETTER SWIM - Motorhead
(unbelievably from the album "SpongeBob SquarePants - The Movie")
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At 10:53 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:#48. Eeeeeeeeeeeew. Hope he keeps his mouth closed.
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At 10:56 6th Sep 2011, st7ckolas wrote:well I think ideal would be:
Cold Turkey - John Lennon
But others that spring to mind are:
Find the River – REM (Simon angling for this the other day….)
Numb – U2
Blue Monday – New Order
Whalesong – Mr Scruff
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
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At 11:02 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:#18 #20 LOL!
#45 Dougal, you are on fire this morning! You deserve at least one mensh out of that lot!
#48 Eeww!
The only time I have ever fallen off a boat, in my umpty ump years of sailing, was in a marina. Boat owners pump their toilets into the marina. Needless to say I was extremely unwell afterwards...
BTW, thanks to all for the concerns over my daughter yesterday - you are all lovely! I have to report that she is feeling much better. Which may have more to do with the arrival of her new phone than the ministrations of her caring family...
~X~
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At 11:03 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - BEATLES
MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT) - BEATLES
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At 11:05 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:50th POST SCARF FOR JOHN B GOOD
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At 11:07 6th Sep 2011, Ken wrote:Morning all
"Had a good time in the 70s" gave me a welcome first laugh of the day.
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At 11:07 6th Sep 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Morning all, bit blowy up in Yorkshire as well not a good day for river swimming I wouldn't have thought!
Can I endorse the choice of "Numb" by U2? #51
Trying to be positive about the efforts of David Walliams but have to say he is not really my cup of tea.
Never mind see if I can get another 3 worder on some time this week.
GB
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At 11:11 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#18, #20 & #52 I believe that Suzie's use of "pendant" @ #18 was a reference to my typo for "pedant" some time back. Therefore, any hilarity at the mis-use should be aimed at me :-)
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At 11:13 6th Sep 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Do you think "The River" by Garth Brooks might get an airing today?
GB
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At 11:15 6th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:#54 Thanks Katy. Scarf much appreciated in these parts. But through the magic of this blog, I shall transform it into a lycra scarf and sent it upriver to Mr Walliams, who will need more than yesterday's budgie smugglers to stop him turning blue today.
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At 11:17 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:I'M THE MAN - JOE JACKSON
SWEET THAMES FLOW SOFTLY - CHRISTY MOORE
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At 11:23 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#48 eeeeeeuuuw!
#59 love that expression - budgie smugglers - having swum in many French pools/lido's I know from bitter memory it's what they all have to squeeeeze their sometimes podgy (too much brie) selves into)
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At 11:25 6th Sep 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! Now, I've posted this link on here before, but it suddenly fits the blog a bit better, so I'll do it again. It is a link to Medicine Head, who were a duo, and it does indeed feature Peter Hope-Evans on Jews Harp. The other guy is John Fiddler. I think he should have had a word with his agent about sharing workload. Have a look, you'll see what I mean...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4plHOtiGpfo&feature=related
Now, Nick Lowe. What can you say about Nick Lowe. The man is a genius, and is woven , like a thread through the tapestry of what I've loved about English music for about as long as I can remember. Stiff Records, Brinsley Schwarz, Dave Edmunds, Elvis Costello, The Damned, all owe something to Nick Lowe.
Not just the Brits, though. Johnny Cash, if he were still with us would, I am sure, have a few good words to say. Even the genius that is Ry Cooder has fallen under Nick's influence. The man should be knighted.
Back in a bit with some choon ideas...
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At 11:26 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:Don't suppose there's much chance of COMFORTABLY NUMB by Pink Floyd getting an airing?
Actually, I quite like Scissor Sisters' version from their eponymous album - but don't tell Mr B, he's a big PF fan...
#54 While you're giving out scarves and the like KatyMatey, do I get anything for the 150th post on yesterday's blog...?
~X~
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At 11:36 6th Sep 2011, loveoneanother wrote:SWIM by FISHBONE
SPLISH SPLASH by CHARLIE DRAKE (and also by BOBBY DARIN)
SATELLITE by THE HOOTERS (the chorus goes "Jump in the water and start to swim/God's gonna wash away all your sins"
THE THAMES by STARSAILOR
IN THE WET by ROLF HARRIS
MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER by JOSH MACRAE
C'MON AND SWIM by BOBBY FREEMAN
WET by NICOLE SCHERZINGER
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At 11:36 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:#63 Oops - apologies, KatyMatey! I've just tweeted that last suggestion, then scrolled down and saw you'd already thought of the same song.
Really must get on with some work...
~X~
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At 11:37 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:This time 27 years ago I was the proud but exhausted owner of a shiny new person:
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At 11:37 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#63 Considering I tweeted COMFORTABLY NUMB/FLOYD 6 minutes before you blogged it - I sincerely hope so Deebs.
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At 11:40 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#65
Ah! You've seen it. Hope we can do the double
:^)
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At 11:46 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:Phew! Feel like I've just been blown in from the windy city! *Pats hair, straightens skirts and takes a deep breath*
Good morning Everyone and, of course, Simon The Jews Harp Enthusiast Drivetime Dude, The Team and The NYM,
I remember my Mum saying my Granda' had a Jews Harp and that she had 'rattled' her teeth a few times playing on it as a youngster. Simon, it was an entertaining interview :)
My suggestions for the theme are:-
MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, JIMMY CLIFF
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER, TALKING HEADS
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At 11:46 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:It's been one of those mornings. Friend's nephew missed bus so I dropped him in town, on way to work received text from elder boy to say his glasses had broken on way to school and he'd had to go home and pop in the contacts that aren't his full prescription (I'm guessing he's having an interesting day, seeing the world in a slightly blurry way), we may need to pop to town this evening to have the specs mended, on arriving at work investigated mysterious rattle from rear of car to discover that the exhaust pipe has come adrift. Just hoping car is mended in time to collect elder boy from school so we can have his glasses mended and still be back in time to collect the younger boy from after school footie trials and have an early tea before I head out for running club this evening waaaaaaaah!!!
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At 11:46 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:THREE WORD TUESDAY
DAY GONE PEAR-SHAPED!!!
~ xx
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At 11:47 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:#69 - BTW, skirts? no merely one skirt :s
~ xx
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At 11:48 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:https://youtu.be/t2VvcOHi2E8
Anyone remember this?
MTF.xx
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At 11:53 6th Sep 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Different Strokes' by McAlmont and Butler
'Splish Splash' by Bobby Darin
'Sweet Thames Flow Softly' by Maddy Prior
'Miles To Go' by Alison Krauss
'The Swimming Song' by Loudon Wainwright 111
'Remember David' by A Flock Of Seagulls
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At 11:56 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#30 Harry...*adopts Joyce Grenfell demeanor* I was going to let you st at the fromt of the carpet for story time...I fear you will be on he naughty chair!!
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At 12:00 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:KatyMac - happy birthday to the not so new but, I'm sure, still shiny person. Hope they have a fab day. Hee hee, I heard that about the raw sewage too - like your cheeky choice :)
TC and JbG - definitely considering porridge and casseroles (I bought some diced beef (!?!) the other day). winter food is the best thing about winter, isn't it?
Deebs - there's nothing like the tlc of a new phone to help you feel better, m' Lovely :s
~ xx
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At 12:03 6th Sep 2011, Vildeen wrote:Hi
A couple of late additions to the list
AT THE RIVER - GROOVE ARMADA
MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER - JOSH MACRAE
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At 12:20 6th Sep 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#73: ah yes, the Father of all Budgie Smugglers...
'can you tell what it is yet'?
ooo cheeky!
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Comment number 79.
At 12:20 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#75 PSL, I think you probably bring out the naughtiness in a lot of little boys ;-)
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Comment number 80.
At 12:21 6th Sep 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
#66 Happy birthday to your shiny, not so new person!
#76 Toots, I actually did a beef casserole on Sunday, and I'm considering having a jacket potato for lunch - autumn has definitely arrived!
T x
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Comment number 81.
At 12:25 6th Sep 2011, Brandon wrote:Hello All,
'I Go Swimming' Peter Gabriel
'Crawling From The Wreckage' Dave Edmunds
Hope its a good day for everybody
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Comment number 82.
At 12:25 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#73 MTF - LOL!
I don't remember it actually, but those old public service broadcasts always seem eversoslightly creepy in retrospect - especially the ones aimed at children.
Thanks chum - one click and I was engrossed for 20 minutes - some of the other links on that 'page' took me to places I'd forgotten ...
:^)
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Comment number 83.
At 12:30 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You too Katymaty?
There's some good ones there. Easy to lose a lot of time once you start looking!
MTF.xx
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Comment number 84.
At 12:33 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:#80 - Tortie, it is most definitely autumnal here today. It was definitely casserole weather on Sunday. Mmmm yum, baked pot sounds fab for lunch. I'm hanging on in there with salad but have a sachet of powder that will convert into soup when added to the boiling water in my mug should I feel the need for something warming.
~ xx
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Comment number 85.
At 12:33 6th Sep 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:A fine selection so far - but as always, I like to dip my oar in with something different... so....
THE BREAST STROKE BLUES - Reign Ghost
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Comment number 86.
At 12:39 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#85 Ethics Man - oooh saucy!
Don't mind me. Am merely keeping in line with the pheromonal ambience that seems to be pervading this blog today ...
:^)
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Comment number 87.
At 12:48 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:#86 - KatyM - seems to me like you're remembering the effects of gas and air again? ;)
~ xx
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Comment number 88.
At 12:49 6th Sep 2011, DissingDave wrote:I can't believe that no-one has yet nominated Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks, when you have the opening line of "Dirty old river, must you keep rolling. Flowing into the night" then surely it must be in there, as it is referring specifically to the Thames!
Mind you, have always loved Ocean Colour Scene's Riverboat Song.
ttfn
DD out
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Comment number 89.
At 12:50 6th Sep 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Looks like you just did Dave. Nice one.
MTF.xx
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Comment number 90.
At 13:01 6th Sep 2011, Toots wrote:#88 - DD - we were waiting for you to come by and make the suggestion ;)
~ xx
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Comment number 91.
At 13:05 6th Sep 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#86 Katy it's the windy weather always make the kids skittish...same with cats!
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Comment number 92.
At 13:08 6th Sep 2011, carolynao wrote:How about:
THE RIVERBOAT SONG - Ocean Colour Scene
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Comment number 93.
At 13:29 6th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#87 and #91
Oh yes - there's definitely ' something in the air. I blame Harry 'babe magnet' Snapper ;^)
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Comment number 94.
At 13:31 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:KatyMatey - you can't possibly have a 27 year old, you're just a youngster yourself! Many happy returns, anyway.
Just had the strange experience of having work colleagues turning up in a work of fiction. Not by name, but I'm reading 'Afterwards' by Rosamund Lupton and there's a bit where the main character talks about studies which show people in a coma responding to being asked to visualise playing tennis. Well, it was some former colleagues of mine who made that discovery!
#91 My mum was a teacher, and she used to hate windy mornings as the children would run around the playground like mad things.
~X~
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Comment number 95.
At 13:37 6th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#93 I WISH!!!!
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Comment number 96.
At 13:39 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:#94 Sorry - my "many happy returns, anyway" sounds a bit dismissive read back. How about MANY HAPPY RETURNS TO THE SHINY MAC-LET WITH THE INCREDIBLY YOUTHFUL MOTHER!!!! ~X X X X ~
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Comment number 97.
At 13:44 6th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Afternoon All;
I've got some proper tummy gyp today :( And after all the raw sewage talk too...
Does anyone recall, a while back we were chatting about the old variety acts, like Max Wall, Harry Worth etc We were discussing the various 'talents' of these folk, like funny walks, and banging their heads with tea trays?!
Anyway, I was chatting on-line to a Dutch friend of mine last night, and the conversation turned to ginger-haired men we had known and loved (don't ask!) She said that there was one particular ginger-haired fellow that she liked, he is a regular on the Dutch entertainment circuit, and she would send me a Youtube link of him doing his act. Well, I clicked on the link to see what all the fuss was about... It turned out that this particular chap's 'talent' was belting out Sinatra standards whilst seemingly trapped inside the wooden frame of a bar stool!!! Funny what passes for entertainment, isn't it?
#66 Katy - Happy Birthday to your 'not quite so new' person :)
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Comment number 98.
At 13:45 6th Sep 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:under the waterfall by james
spoke to eldest daughter (who's just started uni) last night and she seems more herself! Thanks goodness....
xSparkyhunter
in need of a creme egg or two
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Comment number 99.
At 13:46 6th Sep 2011, The Fat Stumper wrote:Given what happened to David Waliams yesterday, the ideal song is:
SOMETHING'S BEEN MAKING ME BLUE - SMOKIE
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Comment number 100.
At 13:46 6th Sep 2011, Deebee wrote:#97 Zoe, the "ginger-haired men we have known and loved" sounds like a topic of conversation all in itself. Not sure I can think of any myself, but feel free to share ;o)
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