F5
I've no idea what it's supposed to do either. And whatever it is, it doesn't do it anyway. But then there are many keys that baffle and consequently are not used. For example, when should I use §? Not sure ^ will get much of a look in either. Might try to work a quick ± in the blog and see if anyone notices. I quite fancy an umlaut button for Dr Mosh days now I come to think of it. The whole of Germanic punctuation is quite fun, particularly the ... ellipsis which they call die Auslassungspunkte (spell check in melt down-ha!) I would also like to use the ß as it looks fun and more enjoyable than sz. Long live the eszett!
Well that was fun. Almost as enjoyable as driving 400 (±) miles to take child 1's paraphernalia to University. I actually do enjoy that drive, peering into other cars laden down with student stuff and exchanging knowing glances at the drivers. 'Nice duvet! 3 lamps? Really? Is he grateful? Back in time for a beer?' And all the while you have both eyes on the road. Clever stuff.
I made it back in time for a visit to a London Fashion Week Do (yes I know) which a friend of mine had sorted. It was the launch of a t-shirt to advertise a charity which is an anti-slavery organisation. So all in a good cause but never have I been surrounded with so many tall, blemish-free, young model types. Not since the roadshow in Morecambe in '88 anyway. With great relief, we exited after an hour or two(±) of thumping music and got home for the end of Match of the Day. Middle age is great!
So today we gather round for another Radio 2 book club and welcome Adam Roberts with his novel "By Light Alone". It's a Science Fiction tale set about 100 years in the future where the poor are living on sunlight which they absorb through their hair; the rich don't need to eat but they do to show off. Intrigued? I hope you will be and there is a chapter here for you to read... (another Auslassungspunkte! Hooray!)
And oldies today please for the return of DOWNTON ABBEY last night. JANE EYRE is back at the movies and that whole PERIOD DRAMA thing is back with some style. But we love "Downton" and that is where we head for the tunes today.
Have a day full of wonders like §§§§ and then have a swift ^ when no one is looking.
See you at 5 (± a few minutes)
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At 09:50 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Brilliant Simon. Witty and deft in the extreme. Who needs smooth skin. Had that once. It was OK but not everything it's cracked up to be.
Oh yes - Hi to your Driveteam and Constructors too
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DOWNTOWN - PET CLARK
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At 09:51 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Arrrr Me Hearties! (Well it is International talk like a pirate day!)
No, I didn't understand much of that blog Simon...maybe it's the sleep deprivation, mine that is!
I haven't watched Downton Abby, we had Spooks on here for the mister! My mum has promised to lend me the DVD of the first series though, so I might get around to watching it one day!!
Oldie suggestions...
COUNTRY HOUSE - BLUR
Need to think up some more...
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At 09:55 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:COUNTRY LIFE - SHOW OF HANDS?
P'haps not - about as unrelated to your oldies theme as could be - despite the song title
:^D
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At 09:55 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
Liked that, Simon!
Don't know anything about Downton Abbey. Aren't there sisters in it?
LITTLE SISTER - Elvis
COUNTRY HOUSE - Blur
THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW - ABC
YOU'RE HISTORY - Shakespear's Sister
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At 09:56 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Good morning Simon, Team, NYm and blogpoppets all!
What a lovely one it is here.
Your blog made me guffaw like Matt ;-). except I doubt he's been doing much guffawing over the weekend.
Don't watch Downton Abbey or other period dramas but will do my best to come up with something. This week looking to be busier than I had hoped :-(
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At 09:57 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:YOU'RE A LADY - PETER SKELLERN
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At 09:59 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning again Simon and everyone
The first song that comes to mind for me... is....
HEATHCLIFFE ~ Kate Bush
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At 10:01 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Or should that be
WUTHERING HEIGHTS ~ Kate Bush
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At 10:01 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:THOSE WERE THE DAYS - MARY HOPKIN
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At 10:02 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Oops I tried to post and it disappeared! :-/
Anyway a few more oldie suggestions...
RICH GIRL - HALL AND OATES
DUCHESS - THE STRANGLERS
UPTOWN GIRL - BILLY JOEL
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At 10:02 19th Sep 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Morning all ! Straight in with an intelligent answer!
Zoe F5 is the key you press to refresh your computer screen particularly when on the net.
Anyway I feel the same as the great Mr M! Child 1 back at uni following our efforts to get him there yesterday, no mean feat as we only had 3 days notice following his re-sits. He is now in a house with 3 other lads, I don't think my wife and I will be visiting very often!
Oldie suggestions for today have to include "Downtown" by the incomparable Petula Clark and my U2 suggestion for the day is "A Sort of Homecoming" following last nights Downton about WW1.
GB
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At 10:02 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE - Nancy Griffith & Emmy Lou Harris
PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE - Isley Brothers
WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES - Joe South
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At 10:03 19th Sep 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Not at my best today; started with a cold yesterday : (
However, Downton was great last night; Mr T managed to stay awake through all of it (quite an achievement for him!)
YOUR'E A LADY - Peter Skellern
Back later
Tortie x
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At 10:04 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Is it a GOOD programme?
NOTHING EVER HAPPENS - Del Amitri
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At 10:06 19th Sep 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:#6 Katy - sorry - can we share?
UPTOWN, UP TEMPO WOMAN - Randy Edelman
T x
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At 10:08 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A couple more. . . .
LADY JANE ~ Rolling Stones
WHO'S THAT LADY? ~ Santana
MASTER AND SERVANT ~ Depeche Mode
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At 10:11 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BABYLON - David Gray
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At 10:12 19th Sep 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
Have to admit to not being a Downton Fan but the current Mrs Vildeen is and so I did get to see some of last nights episode. Seemed to involved the landed gentry, servants and the backdrop of the first world war commencing and men off to fight in France so suggest for one of todays tunes
MILORD - EDITH PIATH
Enjoy the day
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At 10:14 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:First World War?
STOP THE CAVALRY - Jonah Lewie
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At 10:15 19th Sep 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and the blogster.
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Glad you had an enjoyable journey taking your eldest back to Uni Simon.
And as for Match of the Day....I have never seen that many missed shots in one game...and am shaking my head as the goal drought of Mr Expensive...Fernando Torres continues with that missed sitter!!! Come on Andre get rid!!!!! Cut your losses!! We want silverware this season especially champions league!!
Anyway, not a Downton fan myself, there are plenty that are though so I'll swing back in time for these oldies:
1. HISTORY - Mai Tai
2. COUNTRY HOUSE - Blur
3. SHARP DRESSED MAN - ZZ Top
4. SHE'S A LADY - Tom Jones
5. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - Kasabian
6. LADY D'ARBARNVILLE - Cat Stevens
7. LOVE OF THE COMMON PEOPLE - Paul Young
8. COMMON PEOPLE - Pulp
9. Son of a preacher man - Bobbie GENTRY
10. DOWNTOWN - Petula Clark
Back for more later.
Back to work and at the same time looking for a new kickboxing home as we potentially be kicked out in favour of the development of an ALDI in June 2012!
Have a lovely day
Mandy :)
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At 10:16 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:*speaks very quickly and quietly* In the Country - ahem -- cliff
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At 10:16 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#11 Thanks Simon :) I got that bit, I just got flummoxed by the techie speak!
I need a nap! And some tablets for my headache... This is where I could do with a butler. The mister has led a peasants revolt, and gone for a walk around the local country park!
A couple more oldie suggestions, before I retire to my bed chamber for a couple of hours...
FORTUNATE SON - CREEDANCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
LOVE OF THE COMMON PEOPLE - PAUL YOUNG
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At 10:20 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:THIS IS ENGLAND - Clash
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At 10:21 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:WAR - Edwin Starr
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At 10:22 19th Sep 2011, Paul the man from Milton wrote:Mornin Simon, mornin team and all Drivetimers!
Possible Downton Abbey oldies include:
CONGRATULATIONS - CLIFF RICHARD (for the numerous awards)
DOWNTOWN TRAIN - ROD STEWART
THIS OLD HOUSE - SHAKIN STEVENS
OUR HOUSE - MADNESS
MAGGIE MAY - ROD STEWART (for Dame Maggie Smith of course!)
Have fun everyone!
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At 10:23 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:WE ARE FAMILY - Sister Sledge
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At 10:23 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE - R.E.M.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - CHARLIE RICH
BEHIND THE MASK - ERIC CLAPTON
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At 10:24 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:PRIVATE LIFE - Grace Jones
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At 10:24 19th Sep 2011, artfoundryman wrote:Morning all
WHO'S THAT LADY - ISLEY BROTHERS
COMMON PEOPLE - PULP
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At 10:26 19th Sep 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:YOU'RE HISTORY SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER
morning all, ok, I will admit it - I like Downton Abbey and managed to wrench the remote off the other half to watch it , he got to record spooks - blooming cheek as all he ever watches is constant reruns of CSI and NCIS......
anyway - a good way to end the weeknd - eldest daughter came home, had a nice family night on Friday (no boyf in sight)!, did not see her much of Saturday but they both appeared for tea before heading to a party, then he reappered for lunch on Sunday......still better than nothing. The washing got done, I had the moral high ground and smiled serenly! Seemed to work as there were no fall outs! She's away back up and seems to be settling in nicely - fingers crossed!
Sounds like a few sniffles in blogland....keep well and take the echinacea!
Love Sparkyhunter cc
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At 10:27 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:WOULDN'T IT BE GOOD TO BE IN YOUR SHOES - Nik Kershaw
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At 10:28 19th Sep 2011, artfoundryman wrote:WHO ARE YOU - THE WHO
ETON RIFLES - THE JAM
LYIN' EYES - EAGLES
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At 10:30 19th Sep 2011, Vildeen wrote:Further thoughts on the topic of tune title:-
WE ARE FAMILY - SISTERS SLEDGE
PROUD MARY - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL ~(for lady Mary)
UP WHERE WE BELONG - JOE COCKER AND JENNIFER WARNES
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At 10:31 19th Sep 2011, Ken wrote:Hmm, Simon seems to have keys I don't have. Mac specials?
I've never watched Downton Abbey so I'll have to duck out today - really have no idea what it's about.
I finally listened to a Van Der Graaf Generator album last night, the one with the original version of Theme 1 on it (well it did on the other side of the pond anyway, Wiki suggests it wasn't on the releases anywhere else). Apart from Theme 1 I'm afraid it wasn't my cup of tea.
Either I like my prog a bit less prog-like then VDG, or maybe my prog senses have been dulled over the years. Never mind, followed up with the latest John Hiatt album and that sounded great. As did the Cat Stevens one I listened to.
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At 10:32 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:No C Words yet?
CHERISH
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At 10:34 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more...
IN THE COUNTRY ~ Cliff Richard
THIS OLD HOUSE ~ Shakin' Stevens
WHO'S THAT LADY? ~ Isley Brothers
COUNTRY GIRL ~ Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
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At 10:36 19th Sep 2011, Mandy wrote:1. DOWNTOWN TRAIN - Rod Stewart
2. MASTER AND SERVANT - Depeche Mode
3. MY SWEET LORD - George Harrison
4. MASTER BLASTER - Bob Marley
5. HISTORY - Michael Jackson
6. SIGN OF THE TIMES - Belle Star
7. THE TIMES ARE A CHANGING - Bob Dylan
8. UPTOWN GIRL - Billy Joel
9. Beach Baby - FIRST CLASS
10. THE AYRE THAT I BREATHE - The Hollies
Laters
Mandy :)
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At 10:38 19th Sep 2011, Dougal wrote:Morning all.......busy bee this morning..........so haven't had a chance to read back yet..........will post my stuff and catch up later.
Loving the informative feel to this here blog..........makes it all worth while.
3 word Monday.............tooth really hurting :0(
My c-word thingy is CABOODLE............really like this one and on the whole I try to use it often!!
Mensh chasers:
MASTER AND SERVANT - DEPECHE MODE
MAID OF ORLEANS - OMD
LIVIN LOVIN MAID - LED ZEPPELIN
HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS - STEREOPHONICS
UPTOWN GIRL - BILLY JOEL
SHE'S A LADY - TOM JONES
LAY LADY LAY - BOB DYLAN
ARISTOCRACY - CARAVAN
Phew...............................coffee needed now.
Have a punctual day everyone.
Dougal x
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At 10:42 19th Sep 2011, PennyForem wrote:Hello everyone!
Great blog Simon.
SHE'S A LADY - TOM JONES
IN THE COUNTRY - SIR CLIFF
Gorgeous day darn sarf.
Pen x
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At 10:43 19th Sep 2011, Ken wrote:My favourite C-word of the moment is Calamity, which easily becomes Calamitipello when used in the special noun form reserved for the current England manager.
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At 10:44 19th Sep 2011, PhilMewis wrote:Morning,
Drama - Erasure
Country House - Blur
Downtown - Petula Clark
Come back to what you know - Embrace
Step back in time - Kylie Minogue
Don't look back in Anger - Oasis
Come back brighter - Reef
Back to the old house - The Smiths
This Charming Man - The Smiths
All together now - The Farm
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At 10:54 19th Sep 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning your Lordship, and other members of the upstairs household including the NYM, and hello to all the downstairs bloggers,
In the Good household we were watching Spooks downstairs, and Downton upstairs, which seems thoroughly appropriate.
Top blog post this morning, and you're right to question the strange symbols . The vertical line has always challenged me ||||. Only useful for making funny emoticons. ∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫ is also a weird one.
Anyway, the bell is ringing for service, so I had better look sharp. No suggestions from me today.
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At 10:56 19th Sep 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Hmmm, interesting blog, Lord Ammo. Lots of intersting little characters but I see even you aren't allowed to use the forbidden asterisk ;-)
#2 Talk like a pirate day? Well, shiver me timbers!!
#11 Intelligence? ON a Monday? I'll pass again on that one.
@Billie - thanks for the link yesterday. It was new to me so that'll be a novel way to pass sometime when I'm bored. Site is bookmarked.
C-word? Better do one with out asterisks:
Connubial
See you later :-)
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At 11:04 19th Sep 2011, Mandy wrote:in the words of Depeche Mode....I just cant get enough!!!
1. SIR DUKE - Stevie Wonder
2. LADY LINDA - Beach Boys
3. LAY LADY LAY - Bob Dylan
4. STEP BACK IN TIME - kylie Minogue
C word of the day: CONUNDRUM.
And Function keys I have not got a scooby doo!
Isn't F1 supposed to be useful and F9!
Mandy
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At 11:07 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:DIGNITY - DEACON BLUE
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At 11:11 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:curmudgeonly
will come up with a "nicer" one later. Things irritating me at the mo.
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At 11:12 19th Sep 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:c word = 'canny', a good Scots word which we are using much now that we have horrendous uni hall fees.....at least our uni fees are paid! (for now).
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At 11:23 19th Sep 2011, PennyForem wrote:C-word
Carbuncle!
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At 11:30 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:My 'C' word for today is 'calligraphy' because I love writing a nice birthday card or a thank-you letter with a nice calligraphy pen and a bottle of ink!
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At 11:32 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:I forgot to add that I hate biros and I wish teachers would encourage children to write with a fountain pen at school, instead of a biro!
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At 11:46 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Anyone seen Deebs? Feels strange without her ..
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At 11:52 19th Sep 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning and Ahoy Mateys!
I'm another "have never watched DA" blogger" - but suspect I would love it if I did. Heard Hugh Bonneville on the Michael Ball show talking about it and heard mention of the outbreak of World War One. In which case:
IN THE ARMY NOW by Status Quo
#2 Zoe, Big Girl came home last week with a list of pirate words to use in class today. No good at doing those link things but if bloggers have a spare couple of minutes they might like to G&%gle talk like pirate day. The history is quite interesting.
My "c" word is CALM. Not an amusing or exciting word but accurately sums up how things are in this neck of the words at the moment. And if I say we live 3 miles from a certain farm that's been featuring in the news you will understand why that is a good thing.
Going to weigh anchor now.
Have a good day.x
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At 11:55 19th Sep 2011, Julia43 wrote:#52 Katy, yes I was thinking that. Wasn't she busy getting her GD to uni?
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At 12:03 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Deebee is around. She is a bit busy this morning. I'm sure she'll appear when she can.
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At 12:04 19th Sep 2011, loveoneanother wrote:THE WAITER & THE PORTER & THE UPSTAIRS MAID by BING CROSBY
OH OH OH IT'S A LOVELY WAR by NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS by HERMAN'S HERMITS
NO MORE DRAMA by MARY J BLIGE
SAME OLD SCENE by ROXY MUSIC
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At 12:06 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#52 Julia40 I don't envy you living near that 'certain' farm as I watched an item about it this morning on the TV and seemingly nothing happened there at 8.30 this morning, as was supposed to, so maybe the place will be invaded when the residents are least expecting it! I can't believe that £18 million is to be spent on getting them out!! Why so much?
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At 12:08 19th Sep 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Hello all. Hope everyone had a good weekend... it sounds as though Simon was busy, although a bad day to miss the action at WHL live. I saw TTSS yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it; it is an extraordinarily quiet film, so the Wittertainment code of conduct to only eat marshmallows from a pillowcase is much needed.
Downton etc - all too late for me so I recorded Downton and Strike Back (Sky) and have Spooks to record tonight or catch up on iplayer if I have time. I watch almost no television, so 3 things on at once is just typical!
Sparkyhunter - so pleased to hear you saw more of daughter than expected.
Oldies - 2nd/3rd etc Downtown - Petula Clark and Country House - Blur and add:
That Don't Impress me Much - Shania Twain (for Maggie Smith's dowager countess)
Born this Way - Lady Gaga (the priviledges of hereditary wealth and title)
Brothers in Arms - Dire Straights
Can't Buy me Love - The Beatles
The Importance of Being Idle - Oasis
When We Were Beautiful - Bon Jovi
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At 12:25 19th Sep 2011, Ambulance Chaser wrote:Here's my humble offering:
SIR DUKE - Stevie Wonder
RING MY BELL - Anita Ward (for the servants)
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At 12:30 19th Sep 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:Good afteroon all - I think I might change my name to AfternoonGal as I never seem to manage getting here in the morning!
We watched Downton Abbey last night - even the Mr managed to stay awake. If we had watched Spooks I am sure he would have been asking what was going on as he isn't a fan of spy-type goings on (but will happily sit through James Bond films!)
My c word - cuddle - can never have too many!
Jennie
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At 12:40 19th Sep 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:I'm on the way up the garden again - what will the weekend have done to the runner bean supply? Multiplied it no end I expect!
Oh and I meant to congratulate Katy's Mr on his job success - the relief when my Mr got a job doing what he wanted rather than the jobs he had taken to pay the bills, was immense. Good luck to you both!
Jennie
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At 12:43 19th Sep 2011, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good afternoon Blogpoppeteers
Nice blog Simon!
Hope everyone had a great weekend and feeling refreshed for the week ahead.
I don't watch Downton Abbey so will leave the choon chasing for those that do - in fact I didn't see any TV at the weekend - too busy playing in the 3 piece family band.
My C word today is COLD. It's very cold here today and I have not warmed up at all. I had to have a large latte, scone, butter and jam at 10.30 and I still didn't warm up - but it was delish all the same.
Catch you later during the show.
Shona x
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At 12:58 19th Sep 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:My C word would be CLANDESTINE, in defference to Spooks which I am yet to watch as the good lady wanted to see Downton Abbey. I also managed to stay awake!
GB
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At 13:21 19th Sep 2011, Andy Toverson wrote:Afternoon all
Busy bloggers both today and over the weekend.
We had a very busy time over the weekend with children's party and christening to go to, so slightly weary today.
No song choice but my C word of the day is
Comestibles
cheers
A
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At 13:35 19th Sep 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:I was right! Another bucket full of beans! Anyone want any for their dinner?
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At 13:38 19th Sep 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:I will even string them for you!
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At 13:38 19th Sep 2011, Malcolm_Powder wrote:Afternoon all!! Hope all are well. Sorry for being absent again. I really am rubbish at the blog. May I give a 3 word Monday:
GOODWOOD REVIVAL - BRILLIANT!!!
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At 14:21 19th Sep 2011, Paul the man from Milton wrote:As usual, some great suggestions for oldies me 'arties :o).
My three word monday is:
FRIEND'S LOVE-LIFE SORTED
(HOPEFULLY)
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At 14:22 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Arrrrrfternoon you scurvy dogs!
#52 I found this site about how 'International talk like a pirate day' got started https://www.talklikeapirate.com/about.html
I think a few pirate jokes/one-liners are in order...
As a child, I was made to walk the plank...We couldn't afford a dog!
What happened when Blue Beard the pirate fell into the Red sea? He got Marooned!
What did the pirate say when he crashed his ship into an iceberg? Shiver me timbers!
That's quite enough of that! :D
My C word is Contronyms it means terms that, depending on context, can have opposite or contradictory meanings, like so https://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/
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At 14:25 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:My three-worder as a fan of these guys since I was at school....
EMMA EGGING - COURAGEOUS!!
https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6162238907_de71c3c04f_z.jpg
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At 14:43 19th Sep 2011, kasbahrocks wrote:Another good oldie ask! {i |\|\ 0 |\| |\|\@/0.
Oldies... Yorkshire Tea by Uiscedwr
Anything by sound of the supremes live at Highclare Castle
Anything by Cyril Grantham
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At 14:55 19th Sep 2011, Brandon wrote:Hello All,
Back in now, a bit late for song suggestions, but C word
'Codswallop'
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At 15:06 19th Sep 2011, kasbahrocks wrote:My C word is:carriwitchet, Sums up the wonderful interchange of words on the blog;>
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At 15:09 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Another C word = Crying :'( I feel too ill to go to the cinema tonight, so the mister is going on his own!
It's blooming typical, when we get an evening to ourselves (twins at respite) I don't feel well enough to enjoy it!
Oh well, at least I'll get to hear Drivetime now.
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Comment number 74.
At 15:43 19th Sep 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:#73 Zoe - poor you :( I hope you feel better soon
Did you see the last one of True Blood btw? I thought the series ended better than it started in many ways ....
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Comment number 75.
At 15:47 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#74 Thanks Autumn Gale :) I'm o.k really, just a bit disappointed is all.
I did see the True Blood S4 finale, I agree it did end better than it started, but I have some major issues with how far the series has deviated from the books, both in terms of characters and story. I won't say anything more though, because some folk on here might not have seen series 4, and I don't want to spoil it for them.
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Comment number 76.
At 15:49 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:#42, the ||| symbol is called a pipe symbol and used in unix commands. apart from that the only other way to use them is to create drawings if you are clever enough (which I am not).
I had to laugh at the blog from the weekend when HH was once again still up luciesmum, I knew the blog was friendly but never thought it would result in this.
hope everyone had a good weekend and good luck with the menshes.
ttfn.
Nick.
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Comment number 77.
At 15:49 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:just checking if this 3 minute thingy works.
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Comment number 78.
At 15:49 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:yippee, it does.
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Comment number 79.
At 15:59 19th Sep 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Afternoon Each! I apologise for my tardy arrival. I have an excuse, but I'm saving it up for some other occasion. Seems to have been a touch slow on here today. Mondayish, I suppose. I am far, far too late for any mensh chasing, but, for the record, I would have gone for...
'Gaslighting Abbie' by Steely Dan.
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Comment number 80.
At 16:03 19th Sep 2011, boylovestodance wrote:back from my blast on the bike.....always feel blissed out and chilled after a good safe ride out..
I'd like to third KatyMac & Tortie-cat if I may..
YOU'RE A LADY - PETER SKELLERN
Really love that song, very special
Ta very muchly
BLTD
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Comment number 81.
At 16:09 19th Sep 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:3'C'WM...Convivial, companiable chumminess.
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Comment number 82.
At 16:14 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#76 bignick40.... that's twice now for happy hornet... and as everything seems to come in threes, there's bound to be a third night when it happens again!!! :o))
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Comment number 83.
At 16:32 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:#82. No wonder he is happy.
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Comment number 84.
At 16:36 19th Sep 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#83, yet, being a hornet, he only has a little pr.........
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Comment number 85.
At 16:44 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:#84. maybe so, but you would always remember being stung by him...
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Comment number 86.
At 16:49 19th Sep 2011, bignick44 wrote:my c word for the day is cack-handed. 2 of my family are this and lots in this office I work in are as well.
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Comment number 87.
At 16:54 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Oh my, it has been quiet today. At least we know who does all the talking ;-)
Been to make a will, now home. Sun still shining. Shall enjoy DT then start on the paper trail again.
Sorry to hear you're poorly, Zoe. That seems to be tha way of things....when you can finally relax your body decides to enforce it on you. Take care.
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Comment number 88.
At 16:58 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#87 Thanks Mo :) I am just chilling out now, waiting for DT to begin...
Hope you aren't too stressed out with everything ((hugs))
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Comment number 89.
At 17:19 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Zoe, lots to do but nothing that is stressing me out, yet ;-)
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Comment number 90.
At 17:19 19th Sep 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:I wonder is Sally B had anything to do with this... testing its feelings!!! :o))
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/09/16/article-2038108-0DEBDDD000000578-474_634x472.jpg
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Comment number 91.
At 17:20 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Well done Lucie's mum :) kicking off the menshes with Master and Servant - Depeche Mode.
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Comment number 92.
At 17:21 19th Sep 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good afternoon,
Congrats to Luciesmum for Master & Servant!
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Comment number 93.
At 17:22 19th Sep 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Not the most tuneful choon - but a fine example of an oldie that fits the theme perfectly!
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Comment number 94.
At 17:24 19th Sep 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Great start, LuciesMum!
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Comment number 95.
At 17:25 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Afternoon All -
Just in time to hear the mensh for LuciesMum & Depeche Mode -
Congrats & Welldone to you!
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Comment number 96.
At 17:26 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#90 I saw that picture the other day, Jeremy Vine posted it on Twitter, the poor thing :( I suppose there are worse things that they could have done to it though, rather than spray painting it.
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Comment number 97.
At 17:39 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Well Done Mandy and Billie for Country House - Blur :)
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Comment number 98.
At 17:43 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Congrats. to Mandy & Billie on the blog! WelldoneUs!
Zoe - you were first and you missed out! And I gather you're not feeling top doh! Bechod!
You'll get something later methinks ...................
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Comment number 99.
At 17:49 19th Sep 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#98 Them's the breaks Billie :) I am rather germ-ridden at the moment, maybe Simon and NYM didn't want to be infected by dwelling on my posts!
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Comment number 100.
At 17:52 19th Sep 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#100?
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