Rivers of cheese
Hi there bloggers, a happy Thursday to you. A merry school run finished in under an hour through the sparkling and pristine streets of old London town. Happy children who hadn't argued once all journey or forgotten their kit or maths books thanked me profusely as they leapt from the car, eager for another day of academic and sporting stimulation. Cheery bus drivers waved as they behaved courteously and charmingly to all and prosperous shop keepers offered generous terms of credit to all who passed.
Well I think that's what happened but I might have blocked it all from my mind. A day of promise on the way but will need to tell Rebecca, who was continuing her grumbling about the first monarch of England all night (on Twitter you understand, we don't all live together in a Drivetime house-that would be too weird) to move on. Offa of Mercia. Get over it. Even if it wasn't.
Meantime book 2 writing continues albeit in a haphazard way. "Itch" is out in March but the second one needs to be in by the summer and ITS ONLY SLIGHTLY STRESSFUL. I'm only 16,000 words in and most of the heavy loading is yet to happen. Too many distractions. Like this blog for example. Need to switch everything off and live in the shed.
Now Nigel promises a flaming Pecorino today. I have no idea what this will involve but assume it ill be that hard cheese made from ewe's milk and a flame of some sort. And a visit from health and safety. Don't miss it!
And oldies today please for THE NATIONAL TRUST. It is their birthday today (b1895) so let us salute the fine work they do by your tune selection. Their motto 'For Ever, For Everyone' is pretty unbeatable really.
Have a well preserved and enchanting Thursday, see you after 5.
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At 09:50 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Morning all !!!!!
x~x~x~x~
Gill
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At 09:50 12th Jan 2012, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
COUNTRY HOUSE - BLUR
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At 09:51 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and distracted bloggers,
Well if you're doing NT oldies, you have to start here:
COUNTRY HOUSE - Blur
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At 09:52 12th Jan 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
Oh dear Simon, you do sound just a bit stressed. I hope 'Itch' volume 2 soon gets scratched (so to speak!) 16,000 words in isn't so bad, it's a start at least.
I am spending the morning sewing upan exploded duvet, courtesy of twin one... Oh the excitement!
COUNTRY HOUSE - BLUR
That's the obvious oldie choice, off to ponder on less obvious ones...
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At 09:54 12th Jan 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
OUR HOUSE - Madness
The NT preserves 'real people's' houses as well as grand ones
Tortie x
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At 09:54 12th Jan 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
Ever get the impression that the collective are taking the quiz just a teensy bit too seriously... ;o)
A very Happy Birthday to some-time blogger and hospital radio DJ extraordinaire, Kev!!!
No mensh chasing for me today. My two this week will do me very nicely, thank you! Plus it gives me more time to think of a real stonker of an ARFO. Don't hold your breath...
Those asking after MTF - I have messaged her on FB to tell her she is missed. Hope she gets her computer problems sorted soon.
See you at coffee time.
~X~
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At 09:55 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Simon, 'Itch' is FANTASTIC (I have a proof copy), my neice is reading it at the moment and is loving it also.
When hubbs is writing, he often says the story 'leads' him. Have faith in Itch and he will show you the way xx
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At 09:55 12th Jan 2012, Vildeen wrote:THIS OLD HOUSE - SHAKIN STEVENS
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At 09:56 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good morning Simon and Poppeteers
On the forever theme,
Who Wants to Live FOREVER? - Queen
Off for another thinkypoo
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At 09:56 12th Jan 2012, Jilly wrote:Morning Simon (there there), team and bloggers all,
First thoughts on NT tunes
COUNTRY HOUSE - BLUR
PARK LIFE - BLUR
MADE IN ENGLAND - ELTON JOHN
Further thinkage required,
Jx
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At 09:57 12th Jan 2012, Dougal wrote:Good morning one and all..............................I guess being called a distraction is a kind of compliment?..........................................................................
Oldies today.....................................................................................
Green Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
This Old House - Shakin Stevens
Be back laters..........................................................................................
Dougal x
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At 09:57 12th Jan 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY - from "The Italian Job" (don't know who sang it)
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At 09:57 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again
Suggestions -
COUNTRY HOUSE – Blur
DON’T LET IT DIE – Hurricane Smith
FOREVER – Roy Wood
FOR EVER AND EVER – Slick
FOR EVER AUTUMN – Justin Hayward
FOR EVER AND EVER – Demis Roussos
THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY - Kinks
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At 10:00 12th Jan 2012, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Morning all,
we'll pitch in with these:
GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME - TOM JONES
I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES - THE WHO
IN THE COUNTRY - SIR CLIFF
I'LL FIND MY WAY HOME - JON AND VANGELIS
ON THE BEACH - CHRIS REA
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At 10:00 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:Errrrrrr.
FOREVER AND EVER - Demis Roussos
Ahem.
Shorts and running shoes on. Time for a quick exit.
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At 10:00 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THE STATELY HOMES OF ENGLAND - Noel Coward
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At 10:01 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:House of the Rising Sun - The Animals ???
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At 10:02 12th Jan 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again everyone
Still looking glorious outside... a stroll along the beach with the Bassets is beckoning!
IN THE COUNTRY ~ Cliff Richard
COUNTRY HOUSE ~ Blur
ROSE GARDEN ~ Lynn Anderson
HOUSE OF BEAUTY ~ Isaac Hayes
xx
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At 10:02 12th Jan 2012, Justine wrote:Morning bloggers all and I am sorry, Simon, that your jet lag has been replaced with stress! This is not cool!
EXCELLENT choices yesterday folkes!
Now on to today -
COUNTRY HOUSE - Blur - just has to be!
THE PALACE SONG - The Big Pink
BIG YELLOW TAXI - Joni Mitchell - take all the trees and put them in a tree museum and how true - you don't know what you've got til its gone! Thank goodness for the National Trust
SWORDS OF A THOUSAND MEN - Tenploe Tudor - they are always having displays of that sort of thing....
OUR HOUSE (is a very very very fine house...) - Crosby Stills and Nash (possibly with Young - I honestly can't recall!
IN THE COUNTRY – Farmers Boys
Hmmm- this is trickier than usual! Off to have another think….
#16 – SUPERB choice!
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At 10:03 12th Jan 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Morning again!
Those grand old houses, the wonderful gardens, magnificent shrubberies:
WALK IN THE PARK - Nick Straker Band (I think)
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At 10:03 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:One of my favourites...
JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT - Tammy Wynette
and maybe an opportunity to recycle one of yesterday's suggestions...
NEW COAT OF PAINT - Tom Waits
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At 10:03 12th Jan 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:Morning all,
Wet and windy here but seems to be giving way to a little sunshine :)
Hmm, tricky subject today, certainly not as wide a field as yesterday!
My thoughts so far ...
THE WAY WE WERE - BARBRA STREISAND
YESTERDAY - THE BEATLES
HISTORY - MAI TAI
NOT FADE AWAY - THE ROLLING STONES
That's me done for the mo', back a little later.
GoD
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At 10:04 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:KEEPER OF THE CASTLE - Four Tops
JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT - KLF
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At 10:04 12th Jan 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Here are a few more oldie suggestions...
WUTHERING HEIGHTS - KATE BUSH
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH - IKE & TINA TURNER
WILD WOOD - PAUL WELLER
TREES - PULP
THE STATELY HOMES OF ENGLAND - NOEL COWARD (probably more Desmond Carrington than Drivetime!)
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At 10:05 12th Jan 2012, The Cutbush Crew wrote:A tenuous one, but we love Lou so:
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE - LOU REED
and just for good measure:
A WALK IN THE PARK - NICK STRAKER BAND
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At 10:05 12th Jan 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:This one has just sprung to mind...
EVER PRESENT PAST ~ Paul McCartney
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At 10:06 12th Jan 2012, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Morning all .. love The National Trust .. especially their teashops ..
TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE - Tony Orlando
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At 10:06 12th Jan 2012, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
IN THE COUNTRY - CLIFF AND THE SHADOWS
Pen x
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At 10:06 12th Jan 2012, Vildeen wrote:The work of the NT and upkeep depends on donations so
WITH A LITTLE HELP OF MY FRIENDS - JOE COCKER or BEATLES
NOT FADE AWAY - BUDDY HOLLY / ROLLING STONES
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At 10:07 12th Jan 2012, Justine wrote:Oh yes - and possibly
NEW ENGLAND - Kirstie McColl - she doesn't want to change the world or a new england - the one we have needs saving!
#15 - Run faster..... if that gets played I'll eat my own blog posts!
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At 10:07 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:GLORIOUS! - The Pierces (And LOVING that album, btw)
WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN - Style Council (Which would happen without the NT!)
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At 10:07 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:This Land is Your Land - not sure who sang it though. But I wrote in my song jotter in 1977.
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At 10:07 12th Jan 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all. A damp and very grey start here - which co-incidentally matches my outfit today; charcoal trouser suit accessorised by a spilt glass of water!
Good luck with the writing Simon - don't spend too much time in the shed - we'd miss you ;)
Oldies for the wonderful NT. As everyone has said the obvious choice to which I'll add my vote is:
Country House - Blur
Other suggestions:
Rescue Me - Aretha Franklin
Fixing a Hole - The Beatles
Michael in the Garden - Ralph McTell
The Garden - Take That
A Home - The Dixie Chicks
Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
Hmmm - need to go and think now ....
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At 10:09 12th Jan 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Another that might fit the theme...
ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN ~ Jimmie Rodgers
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At 10:10 12th Jan 2012, Jilly wrote:I think the National Trust do a great job and me and the Mister have been supporters since we got married.
A few more choons...
OUR HOUSE - CROSBY, STILLS & NASH
THAT'S ALL FOR EVERYONE - FLEETWOOD MAC
HISTORY - THE VERVE
SOMETHING TO SAVE - GEORGE MICHAEL
SECRET GARDEN - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
WILD WOOD - PAUL WELLER
Jx
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At 10:10 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN - Beatles
for the line
" ...... a soap impression of his wife, which he ate and donated to The National Trust"
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At 10:11 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I feel a coffee and a Danish pastry coming on.
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At 10:13 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS - Charlie Pride
"Oh the crystal chandeliers light up the paintings on your wall
The marble statuettes are standing stately in the hall"
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At 10:14 12th Jan 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
Congrats to Florence for the double mensh last night and also to Deebee for the two- er mensh record this week and well done.
Pecorino? sounds like Indian Pakoras in some guise but I think perhaps not.
Gearing up for 1st competition of the year on Sunday in North Solihull ( Chelmsley Wood actualy) bet there will be not Ladies Veterans to fight so its business as usual kicking some ass with the young pups, most are in their early 20's!
Concentrate on the book Simon, we expect it to be an epic!!
Julia40, yes indeed I did become an Accountant because of Brookside
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At 10:15 12th Jan 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Only on Queen suggestion? Not good enough.
ONE VISION by QUEEN
Or, because it makes me snigger like a little schoolboy:
NATIONAL EXPRESS by THE DIVINE COMEDY
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At 10:15 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:John - #15 see #13 then #21 see #23!
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At 10:15 12th Jan 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions...
SAVE ME - QUEEN
NOT FADE AWAY - THE ROLLING STONES
FIX YOU - COLDPLAY
Songs for their restoration/preservation work maybe?
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At 10:15 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:TRUST in Me - The Snake from the Jungle Book
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At 10:16 12th Jan 2012, Dougal wrote:More suggestions.............................................................................
Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
Saturday In The Park - Chicago
Our House - Crosby Stills Nash and Young
Itchycoo Park - Small Faces
House Where Nobody Lives - Tom Waits
Bye for now
Dougal x
P.S Another distraction for Simon might be his beloved Team doing so well!..........................................................................................
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At 10:19 12th Jan 2012, Dougal wrote:..............................................................................................................
Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
Itchycoo Park - Small Faces
House Where Nobody Lives - Tom Waits
Saturday In The Park - Chicago
Another distraction for Simon might be his beloved team doing sooooo well!! ;0)
Dougal x
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At 10:20 12th Jan 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:#37 Think I'll join you Shona, although I'll be making do with a 70% Dark KitKat* as I'm all out of pastries!
* other chocolate fingers are available
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At 10:20 12th Jan 2012, Mandy wrote:Now for tune choosing for the National Trust:
1. TOGETHER FOREVER - Rick Astley
2. ALWAYS AND FOREVER - Heatwave
3. COUNTRY HOUSE - Blur
4. OUR HOUSE - Madness
5. HISTORY - Mai Tai
6. HISTORY - Michael Jackson
7. ROSE GARDEN - Lynn Anderson
8. DEEP IN THE PRESENCE OF BEAUTY - Alison Moyet
9. PICTURE THIS - Blondie
10. EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL - Ray Stevens
Oh well must tootle off.
Have a lovely day.
Laters
Mandy ;)
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At 10:20 12th Jan 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Hope all is well in Blog Land.
Fine choices already and if inspiration finds me, I'll let you know.
Have a good day all
*wanders off singing Demis Roussos...thanks a bunch y'all, lol*
A.
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At 10:20 12th Jan 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:NEVER FORGET - TT (Wah!)
ETERNITY - Robbie
HOUSE - Patrick Wolf
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At 10:21 12th Jan 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:Hi Simon and the crew
I live close to a couple of lovely NT properties, Buckland Abbey was the home of Sir Francis Drake, and Saltram House is a lovely Georgian house, often used as a film location, including a particularly nice scene of Hugh Grant riding a horse towards the house in the 2006 version of Sense and Sensibility.
My suggestions for songs are
You cant touch this - MC Hammer
Turn Back Time - Aqua
This is your land - Simple Minds
Souvenir - OMD
Parklife - Blur
If I could turn back time- Cher
Ghosts - Japan
Daytripper - The Beetles
Country House - Blur
Cherish - Madonna
End of a Century - Blur
Back to Life - Soul 11 Soul
Have a great day
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At 10:21 12th Jan 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Has PASTIME PARADISE - STEVIE WONDER been suggested? If not, it has now! :D
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At 10:22 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#46 Glenn, K*t K*t sounds great too!
*tummy rumbles*
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At 10:22 12th Jan 2012, John B Good wrote:#41 Billie - ha! Great (and probably sad!) minds!
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At 10:23 12th Jan 2012, Dougal wrote:Aahhhhhhh...................time for a break I think.........................my computer is not enjoying my enthusiasm this morning......................................................
One minute it just ignores me......................the next it posts twice!!!!
Time to get back to my day stuff...............................................................
Dougal x
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At 10:24 12th Jan 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Morning all :-) dull and windy in The Shire
'THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE'..... R DEAN TAYLOR
'WILD WOOD'.....PAUL WELLER
'ALWAYS AND FOREVER' ...HEATWAVE
see you all later of to have my nails done
PSL xx
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At 10:24 12th Jan 2012, Jilly wrote:Last few ...
COUNTRY COMFORT - ROD STEWART
PATCH IT UP - ELVIS PRESLEY
FIX YOU - COLDPLAY
OLD STONE - LAURA MARLING
Happy Thursdays all
Jx
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At 10:27 12th Jan 2012, Brandon wrote:Good Morning All,
'Good Tradition' Tanita Tikaram
Have a good day everybody
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At 10:30 12th Jan 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:SHAKESPEAR'S SISTER - You're History
PULP - Help The Aged
Will have to think a little more on this one...
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At 10:45 12th Jan 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Good Morning to the historically interesting Drivetime Team and the naturally beauteous Blogpoppets ...
How wonderful to 'theme' The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty - to give its full title - a very special organisation which has provided some smashing memories ...
KEEPER OF THE CASTLE - FOUR TOPS
COUNTRY LIFE - SHOW OF HANDS
IT'S ONLY NATURAL - CROWDED HOUSE
OLD AND WISE - ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
:^)
KEEPER OF THE CASTLE - FOUR TOPS
COUNTRY LIFE - SHOW OF HANDS
IT'S ONLY NATURAL - CROWDED HOUSE
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At 10:46 12th Jan 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:OK, a few more...
STEELEYE SPAN - Hard Times of Old England
JAMES BROWN - The Old Landmark (from the Blues Brothers)
THE KINKS - A House In The Country
THE COMMODORES - Brick House
THE CLASH - Safe European Home
BIG COUNTRY - In A Big Country
10CC - Charity Begins at Home
Thinking of stately homes in the rolling countryside...
STATUS QUO - Rollin' Home :o)
Pleased to report that the good Lady Driver is back in fine fettle today - those good wishes obviously helped.
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At 10:48 12th Jan 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A couple more oldie suggestions...
WILD MOUNTAIN THYME - THE SILENCERS (loads of versions of this song though, inc Van Morrison & Rod Stewart)
MULL OF KINTYRE - PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS
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At 10:52 12th Jan 2012, Brandon wrote:'Holding Back The Years' Simply Red
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At 10:59 12th Jan 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#59 ?! ... so good I requested them twice. Darn and drat this tiny postbox.
#60 Glad to hear that Lady Driver is back to full perkiness
#50 ponyclubmum - yes, we've quite a few dotted around here - with glorious Stourhead just half an hour's drive away ... am amazed by just how much land is owned by the NT - they say 1.5% of the total land mass of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Slightly less than the Crown.
;^)
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At 10:59 12th Jan 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more....
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS ~ Journey
THE LIVING YEARS ~ Mike & The Mechanics
YEARS FROM NOW ~ Dr Hook
GOLDEN YEARS ~ David Bowie
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At 11:02 12th Jan 2012, Nadine wrote:Morning everyone,
Struggling a bit with the theme today but how about:
'Keeping The Dream Alive' - Freiheit
'Just The Way Your Are' - Billy Joel or Bazza White
'Walk This Way' - Aerosmith
'Take Out Some Insurance' - Jimmy Reed
'Day Tripper' - The Beatles
'Don't You Forget About Me' - Simple Minds
'If You're Looking For a Way Out' - Odyssey (some of those mazes can be a bit tricky, eh?)
N x
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At 11:04 12th Jan 2012, Deebee wrote:Some great suggestions above - and one or two not so great ones (Demis Roussos...??) I particularly like PSL's 'There's a ghost in my house', and can I also second KatyMatey's 'Old and Wise' - any excuse to play that gorgeous APP track :o))
We have a NT property almost on our doorstep, Wimpole Hall - it's about a mile and a half walk with the dogpoppet, or we can get in the car and go and then walk round the estate. There's a little farm there too, that we used to go to a lot when the kids were small.
~X~
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At 11:09 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:How about
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN - THE MOVE
for anyone who has ever spent a wet bank holiday monday at Tatton Park.
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At 11:11 12th Jan 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Morning all
PAUL McCARTNEY - MAYBE I'M A MAZE
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At 11:13 12th Jan 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Morning all,
DT team, bloggers dogpoppets and the Itchy DT Dude.
Back later for chat, busy busy busy here
NT inspired these from me:
ENGLISH ROSE by Paul Weller
WILD WOOD by the same
Seems they are 117 years old - I presume it is the actual date we are celebrating then, rather than years??
Laters,
ps RE 1st Kind of England, if you had watched the 'illuminating' BBC prog about Ye Olde Bookes of Yore illuminations, they reckoned it was a chap called Athelstan (Stan to his friends) as he conquered more of the British isles than had Offa - there was also a chap called Cuthbert around (Bert, etc etc) but not sure who he was as I dozed slightly off.
pps RE men and sheds, Mr e has a shed (in which he wrote his children's book - avail on e-purchase only, written under a pseudonym) which he recently referred to as his studio 'when did it become a studio??' said I
'when I cleared out all the cra*p' says he
Much laters,
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At 11:15 12th Jan 2012, Simonward1964 wrote:Morning all!
How we all doing? A couple of suggestions.
"In a Big Country" by Big Country or " In God's Country" by U2.
Still addicted to the Pointless quiz show at the moment btw.
GB
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At 11:16 12th Jan 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#70 that would be 'KING' rather than KIND of England, although, it would be nice...
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At 11:16 12th Jan 2012, Brandon wrote:'Still The Same' Bob Seger
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At 11:17 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Suziee, you should post the link to Mr E's book. Would love to see it.
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At 11:20 12th Jan 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:#67 We too are practically neighbours with a NT property - Cliveden, home if the Astor family and notorious for the Profumo scandal. A marvellous estate, with the only cliff-top views of the Thames, and a beautiful riverside walk.
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At 11:22 12th Jan 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:There’s an awful lot of rejection and criticism in the writer’s life, so relax, sleep well Simon and savor how sucessful the day job is..two years on. Well done!
Carly Simon ~ The Garden
Our House ~ Crosby Stills Nash and Young
I was hoping for another striking sunrise like the stunner of light pink to deep red of yesterday dawn. Oh well, perhaps tomorrow.
LB, x
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At 11:23 12th Jan 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:MONA LISA AND MAD HATTERS - ELTON JOHN
ARE YOU READY FOR THE COUNTRY - NEIL YOUNG
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE - FREIHEIT
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At 11:25 12th Jan 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:SIGN YOUR NAME Pref by Sheryl Crow (for the membership plea at the doors...)
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At 11:28 12th Jan 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:#35 Jilly Withajay, me and the Good Lady GoD have been members for years now. We never tire of visiting the different properties, even revisiting the same ones more than once. Since moving up to Cheshire recently we're on a mission to visit all the ones now on our new doorstep!
#50 ponyclubmum I know exactly were you are (but not in a scarry stalker kind of way!). We've visited both those properties a number of times over the years. My favourite house in that area has to be Coleton Fishacre though. A lovely intimate Arts and Crafts house with lovely gardens that run down to the sea on the South Devon coast. Well worth a visit if anyone is in the area!
While I'm singing the praises of the NT I might as well also mention that they have a wonderful range of holiday cottages available. We've stayed in a few, from a small cottage on a Cornish quayside to a family break in a manor house in Somerset.
Disclaimer: These are entirely my personal views and not those of the BBC. I am in no way affiliated with the National Trust, I just like what they do!
Oh well, back to work ...
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At 11:30 12th Jan 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Can I also add my vote for the beautiful Wild Wood - Paul Weller
A few more suggestions:
Forever and Ever - Slik
Rainy Days and Mondays - The Carpenters (rainy Bank Holidays as mentioned by Gill)
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At 11:32 12th Jan 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#40 Harry, I've had that tune National Express going round and round in my head since I read your post. Same 2 lines over and over
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At 11:32 12th Jan 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Bargain of the day? ............. Les Misérables - Original London Cast Recording .......... 20p :-)
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At 11:35 12th Jan 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Today's kitty offering: a sparrow.
It's like having an advent calendar on the blog, isn't it? Bet you are all waiting with bated breath until I report on the days cat kill.
We are NT members and try to make much use of it. The bolt hole was on the edge of the Scotney Castle estate and we had many happy hours of walking there. We are very close to Sissinghurst and those gardens are an inspiration. Smallhythe Place, home of Ellen Terry, is close by and is fascinating. Long live the NT!!
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At 11:35 12th Jan 2012, loveoneanother wrote:HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN by THE BEATLES (the only song I know with National Trust in the lyrics)
A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME by DIONNE WARWICK
KEEP ON KEEPING ON by CURTIS MAYFIELD
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At 11:37 12th Jan 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#76 Lilac, I don't think Lord Ammo would have had as many rejections for his book as some writers .......... I think you'll find doors open more easily when you're the presenter of a national radio show.
#81 Shona ............... LOL
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At 11:39 12th Jan 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:I am going to whisper this as I might be evicted from the blog:
* I find Coldplay a teeny tedious *
Looking up local gigs yesterday, I found a band called The Moderators playing this weekend? Would that be our very own Modders?
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At 11:40 12th Jan 2012, beautifulday wrote:Morning one and all....
"Always and forever" by Heatwave
Not a song that gets much airplay. I did have the pleasure of watching them live many moons ago........such happy memories
BD x
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At 11:42 12th Jan 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#86 Alex G, each to their own. I'm much more concerned for the wildlife of Kent :-S
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At 11:43 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Alex, just before the christmas break, my sweet little 'cat noir' delivered to the patio a RAT.
It was of course far too big for him to snack on so there it lay for 3 days till hubbs was home during daylight hours and able to remove it to the bin. Every time the cat walked past across the patio, he glanced at it with the look 'Oh really, I couldent touch another thing'.
'Cat noir' and the 'fangless one' dont exacly get along, have you any tips?
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At 11:43 12th Jan 2012, Tim Taylor wrote:National Trust songs. How about?
Our House - Crosby, Stills & Nash
English Country Garden - a bit radio 3, sorry
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At 11:44 12th Jan 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Talking of NT properties, has anyone visited Lundy Island? I went there a few years ago and thought it was wonderful, and I think I've previously waxed lyrical about the Farne Islands, also owned by the NT.
I thought, considering you had had so little sleep, Simon, that you sounded remarkably bright and bouncy on last night's show. I, on the other hand, having had very little sleep, felt like the un-dead by teatime last night!
#83 Alex - Sparrow - dead or alive?
T x
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At 11:46 12th Jan 2012, Vildeen wrote:RESCUE ME - FONTANA BASS
SITTING IN THE PARK - GEORGIE FAME
EVERLASTING LOVE - LOVE AFFAIR
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR - BEATLES
GO WILD IN THE COUNTRY - BOW WOW WOW
Enjoy the day
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At 11:48 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:#85 Harry, right now hubbs would settle for an agent to fight his corner. Hes getting shafted right left n centre. Nobody want to know you unless you have the book, the sequel, the movie plan, and the tie-in.
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At 11:52 12th Jan 2012, beautifulday wrote:"Forever" Queen.....another group we never hear much of on the radio...
BD x
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At 11:52 12th Jan 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:A few more choons from me ...
LIVING IN THE PAST - JETHRO TULL
GLORY DAYS - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
LOVE RESURRECTION - ALISON MOYET
And for those who might bequeath to the NT on a large scale ...
PASS THE DUTCHIE - MUSICAL YOUTH
8-)
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At 11:52 12th Jan 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#74 I would, If I could find it on Kind*le e-books!!
Would I get modded??!
Ok, I've found it - if I get modded, you'll know why!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kings-Ransom-ebook/dp/B005HAE8HO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326368920&sr=1-1#_
Annoyingly, he wrote the outline 15+ years ago, before JK Rowling came along and blew the wizard/witch genre out of the window....
#79: best thing about membership of NT is all the parking you can have for free as NT own vast tracts of land at some of the most beautiful places in the UK (Minsmere nature reserve, for example). No House to visit, but Views from an old lighthouse, Wildlife and a great cafe!
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At 11:58 12th Jan 2012, Deebee wrote:#83 Alex_G, when I was growing up in Kent I used to visit Sissinghurst Castle regularly with my parents.
#85 Haha!
~X~
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At 11:58 12th Jan 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#93 Gill, were you on the blog when Baxter&Bertie was around? He works for a children's publisher and we had a similar discussion when Simon had a sleb on promoting her book. I'm making no comment on the quality of Simon's book; I haven't read it and it might very well be brilliant. But, there's no doubt that being in the public eye can make the acquisition of a publishing deal that much easier.
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At 12:00 12th Jan 2012, PhilMewis wrote:Morning,
Country House - Blur
This Old House - Shakin Stevens
Houses of the Holy - Led Zeppelin
Back to the old house - The Smiths
Rose Garden - Lynne Anderson
This Garden - The Levellers
Good year for the roses - Elvis Costello
Holding back the years - Simply Red
The village green preservation society - Kinks/Kate Rusby
Save Me - Embrace
Save Me - Queen
I saved the world again today - Eurythmics
Power to the people - John Lennon
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At 12:01 12th Jan 2012, Gill withagee wrote:New page ?
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