In a (lime) pickle
Wild and stormy around the estate. Leaf duties will need to be attended to. But won't be.
Morning to all. Fine Indian food consumed last night by the Drivetime collective, the highlight being a rowdy table of ne'er-do-wells getting a mouthful from the Mother Superior. They didn't realise who they were taking on; it wasn't a fair fight. By the time she had finished with them, the 'silly little boys' wished they had gone for a kebab. But the only thing that was skewered was their egos. You don't need security if Sall's around.
Fun and games with the Wombles rumbles on with the papers reporting, apparently, that many people saw Mike Batt remove his Womble head at the end of the routine. Here's what happened! After our furry friends had performed the 'Overground, underground, Wombling free' tune, I thanked the guys and Orinoco/Mike said "Are we off air?" I said yes as we had already started playing Amy Winehouse. That didn't mean the cameras had stopped rolling and that is where the unfortunate confusion arose. As the old saying has it, if in doubt, always keep your furry head on. Wise words.
So here we go with a frantic Friday. Movie chat at 2pm on 5 Live with Daniel Craig talking about 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' and the boss of the BBFC, David Cooke. Thence to a Christmasy Radio 2 for a swift ARF. Your inspirational opening song is more than welcome. Festive tunes now accepted (though far from compulsory).
Have a sure-footed and well-balanced Friday, see you after 2&5.
Comment number 1.
At 10:50 16th Dec 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:Morning all.
I personally see no need for a Christmassy ARFO - there will be plenty of Christmas tunes played over the next week, and possibly even requested as part of ARF, so my ARFO suggestions remain all-year-rounders!
CHICAGO - 25 or 6 to 4 (one last try for that one!)
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS - I'm Not The Man I Used To Be
NILS LOFGREN - Shine Silently
SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND - Delilah (if loudness is required)
If forced to go for a Christmas tune I'd go for
STEELEYE SPAN - Gaudete
... which, following on from yesterday's emotional overtones, reminds me of childhood Christmases with my parents and grandparents, none of whom are around anymore. That's not to say that it makes me sad; whilst the song never fails to bring a tear to the eye and a lump to the throat the memories it evokes are ones of great joy, laughter, fun and love.
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Comment number 2.
At 10:58 16th Dec 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Simon, since a female voice hasn't opened your Friday show for 56 weeks.....
DEVIL GATE DRIVE ~ Suzi Quatro
failing that, the pulsating....
WATERFRONT ~ Simple Minds
or for something more festive....
DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS ~ Chris Rea
MERRY CHRISTMAS ~ The Ramones
xx
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Comment number 3.
At 11:00 16th Dec 2011, Daniel Tuley wrote:In Dulce Jubilo - mike oldfield
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Comment number 4.
At 11:03 16th Dec 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hurrah, comments are go go go!
With you on the 'no need for a Christmas ARFO' Driver.
Howzabout a bit of ELO Simon, still hasn't been an ELO opener yet!
*** Twlight *** By ELO would get the weekend off to a great start.
Love Sals 'sort em out' approach. She doesn't stand for any nonsense.
MTF :)
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Comment number 5.
At 11:03 16th Dec 2011, Deebee wrote:We seem to have two blogs today! Can I suggest everyone moves over to the other (more recent) one, to avoid confusion...
~X~
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Comment number 6.
At 11:10 16th Dec 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:ARFO suggestion
DARLENE LOVE 'CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME)'
thank you
PSL x
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Comment number 7.
At 11:13 16th Dec 2011, Deebee wrote:#6 PSL - see my #5
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Comment number 8.
At 11:28 16th Dec 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
ARFO suggestion 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' Leo Sayer
Have a good day everybody
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Comment number 9.
At 11:52 16th Dec 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:NEW BLOG!
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Comment number 10.
At 14:35 16th Dec 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:What???
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Comment number 11.
At 22:51 16th Dec 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Cant shout any louder than that Paul ;)
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