Tell me Y
Well good morning to you all. Mild indeed, house too hot- early morning adjustment needed. Looking forward to a touch of spring today. I know it hasn't been that cold this winter but the arrival of warmth (and a thinner jacket selection) is a cause for cheerfulness. I know it's back to normal by the weekend but as Lena Martel so memorably told us 'One day at a time'. And today looks good.
Melvyn was an old smoothie last night. Still a twinkle in the eye and bounce in the famous, lustrous locks. 72 would you believe! And working just as hard as ever with a brain full of stuff. Not everyone agreed with his main premise but the fact that we are less class-obsessed is surely true; we have better things to be bothered about.
Re. fewer postings. Will find out if there are tech reasons and increased difficulty in leaving comments. What are bloggers thoughts here? Will pass on to the BBC Dept of Blogging Affairs Investigation Unit to find out what has been going on. If its more complicated and boring to make your way through the system, questions must be asked...
Nigel does cookies today! Yes, it's big biscuit time. Probably with chocolate in too which is very bad news for Rebecca's Lenten avoidance of sugar. The smell might be the thing that gets to her in the end. Could you resist freshly baked cookies at 6pm? I think not.
And oldies please on the subject of MEN, MALENESS and the Y CHROMOSOME. It seems that men are not about to wither away. There had been reports which suggested that the Y chromosome had shrivelled and that as a result men could disappear in around 5 million years. Anyway, research now says that's rot and the Y is healthy and stable and has been for millions of Years. So that's all right then.
Have a mild and reassuring Thursday, see you after 5.
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At 09:59 23rd Feb 2012, Daniel Tuley wrote:Hi All
X and Y - Coldplay - Best British Band as voted for by Radio 2 Listeners
Thanks
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At 10:00 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning once again.
Theme:
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES by SPACE
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At 10:00 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:CHICAGO or SPENCER DAVIS GROUP - I'm a Man
JAMES BROWN - It's a Man's Man's Man's World
SPANDAU BALLET - Musclebound
SINITTA - So Macho (though I'd rather you didn't play it)
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At 10:01 23rd Feb 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and overheated bloggers
Y chromosome and maleness, you say? Well you have to start here...
WHAT A MAN – Linda Lyndell
WALK LIKE A MAN – Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
Oh, and songs for Y-ness, strangely all by X-chromosome laden beings...
WHY? - Annie Lennox
WHY – Carly Simon
WHY – Tracy Chapman
Out and about now for the rest of the day. Happy sunbathing!
JBG
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At 10:02 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again –
Goodness! Men & Maleness?
I’M A BOY – The Who
YOU THINK YOU’RE A MAN BUT YOU’RE ONLY A BOY – Divine
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE – Lou Reed
MY GUY – Mary Wells
HE’S SO FINE - Chiffons
HANGIN’ TOUGH – New Kids on the Block (!)
THE MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES – Kate Bush
PHYSICAL – ONJ
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At 10:02 23rd Feb 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:A few Ideas
Better Man - Robbie Williams
Its Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
An Englishman in New York - Sting
Father Figure - George Michael
Last of the famous international playboys - Morrissey
Lucky Man - The Verve
This Charming Man - The Smiths
The Boy Does Nothing - Alisha Dixon
Wide Boy - Nik Kershaw
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At 10:03 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:I don't suppose there would be room on the show for a little Lenny?
I'M YOUR MAN by LEONARD COHEN
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At 10:04 23rd Feb 2012, Vildeen wrote:IM A BOY - THE WHO
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At 10:05 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:NICK LOWE - Half a Boy and Half a Man
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At 10:05 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:MAN OF THE WORLD – Fleetwood Mac
STRONG – Robbie
THE GREATEST DANCER – Sister Sledge
HERO – Enrique Iglesias
YOU’RE SO VAIN – Carly Simon
WALK LIKE A MAN – Frankie Valli
SIXTEEN TONS – Tennessee Ernie Ford
WHATTA MAN – Salt n Peppa
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At 10:06 23rd Feb 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again Simon and Blogpoppets
21st CENTURY MAN ~ ELO
THE MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES ~ Kate Bush
THIS CHARMIN MAN ~ The Smiths
WHY ~ Anthony Newley (or) Gabrielle
MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN ~ Shania Twain
MAN OF THE WORLD ~ Fleetwood Mac
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At 10:06 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Folk/acoustic/roots/traditional music seems to be the flavour of the day so what about:
A CHROMOSOME OR TWO by THE ALBION BAND
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At 10:08 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon and my first chance to say welcome back, great to have you in my kitchen again... also top of the morning team and poppets all,
'Y' not play a few of these...
IT'S A MAN'S WORLD - JAMES BROWN
SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG - LABI SIFFRE
I'M YOUR MAN - WHAM
ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED - WHITNEY HOUSTON
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN - THIN LIZZY
MIGHTY MIGHTY MAN - BOBBY DARIN
Jx
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At 10:09 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN - Thin Lizzie
GIMME GIMME GIMME A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT - Abba
STREET FIGHTING MAN - Rolling Stones
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At 10:10 23rd Feb 2012, John B Good wrote:Just wanted to throw an ambiguous one into the mix....
LOLA - The Kinks
Technical Alert - Simon, would be most grateful if you could alert the BBC's Dept of BAIU that technical problems have been experienced posting to the blog - a small green error box appears, proclaiming that posting comments is currently not possible. Multiple refreshes seems to clear the problem eventually. But it's a right royal pain.
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At 10:11 23rd Feb 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all. A lovely, spring-like day here and I've got my mewly pedicured tootsies out to celebrate. I loathe wear tights and just love it when the time comes to slap on the fake tan, nail polish and get my open-toed shoes on - simple things :))
Oldies:
Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzie
Man in Black - Johnny Cash
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
Born This way - Lady Gaga
I'm Your Man -Wham!
Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Street Fighting Man - Rolling Stones
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At 10:13 23rd Feb 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Simon, while you're speaking to the Blogging Affairs Investigation Unit about our problem of the 'green box' telling us that we can't post messages... and often it takes so long to get rid of it that I get bored and move on or have to log off of your page then log on again, would you also please ask them to remove the 3-minute delay thingy because it's a nuisance if one is in a hurry or want to quickly reply to someone before they disappear....
Ta ever so....
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At 10:13 23rd Feb 2012, PennyForem wrote:SON OF A PREACHER MAN - DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
IRON MAN - BLACK SABBATH
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN - PERCY SLEDGE
Morning all!
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At 10:14 23rd Feb 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:...apologies for very bad typing (we really need an 'edit' button)......
mewly = newly
wear = wearing
Oooo Florence - can I second The Man with the Child in his Eyes - Kate Bush
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At 10:14 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:BIG BAD JOHN - Jimmy Dean
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At 10:14 23rd Feb 2012, Vildeen wrote:HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN - MUDDY WATERS
MANISH BOY - MUDDY WATERS
ALL THE YOUNG DUDES - MOTT THE HOOPLE
IRON MAN - BLACK SABBATH
FREE MAN IN PARIS - JONI MITCHEL
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At 10:16 23rd Feb 2012, Dougal wrote:A sniffling morning to you all..........still full of cold..........thanks for all of the get well wishes yesterday..............much appreciated and lovely to be thought of........oldies today............................................................................
NO MORE MR NICE GUY - ALICE COOPER
SIR DUKE - STEVIE WONDER
SON OF A PREACHER MAN - DUSTY SPRINGFIRELD
I WAS BORN A MAN - THE HOLLIES
BOYS DON'T CRY - THE CURE
Insofar of blogging problems for me....................it normally takes around 4 goes to post a comment....................................that little grey circle just twirls round all the time and refuses to act!......can be extremely frustrating............but I think everyone suffers the same angst...............................................................
Dougal x.............the red nosed one............................................................
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At 10:18 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:A few more ...
LUCKY MAN - THE VERVE
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY - DENISE WILLIAMS
BOYS KEEP SWINGING - DAVID BOWIE
Jx
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At 10:20 23rd Feb 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
Thank you for double mensh yeserday, although I did not tweet Rick Astley, unless another "Mandy" tweets you then I discount the double mensh and happy with a singular one being Chicago!
As to the blog comments query, when I blog just lately when you click on post it gets stuck for ages which is why I copy and paste comments and post in 2 bits!
Now Man choons....appropriate as frequently told I punch harder than a man (in the dojo of course!!!)
1. ITS A MAN'S WORLD - James Brown
2. PHYSICAL - Olivia Newton John
3. STRONGER - Christina Aguelera
4. MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN - Shania Twain
5. A BETTER MAN - Brian Kennedy
6. MUSCLES - Diana Ross
7. WHAT A MAN WHAT A MAN WHAT A MIGHTY FINE MAN - Salt N Pepa or En Vogue
8. MAN CHILD - Neneh Cherry
9. I'M YOUR MAN - Wham
10. THESE ARMS OF MINE - Otis Redding
Busy busy again must dash.
Have a nice mild day.
Laters
Mandy ;)
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At 10:21 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:TO MAKE A BIG MAN CRY - P J Proby
MY WOMAN'S MAN IS STRONG - Wayne Fontana & Mindbenders
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At 10:21 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:A couple of songs which could hardly be more pertinent and both sharing the snowballs chance in hell of being played:
Y CHROMOSOME by A HALO CALLED FRED
And
WHY CHROMOSOME Y by PIQUED JACQUES
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At 10:22 23rd Feb 2012, Dougal wrote:Of course..... I was referring to MS SPRINGFIELD.....don't know where that extra R came from?
Must be the cold............ ;0)
Dougal x...........................................................................................
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At 10:23 23rd Feb 2012, John B Good wrote:TYPICAL MALE - Tina Turner
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At 10:24 23rd Feb 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Mr. Tambourine Man, Bob Dylan
I don't notice any blog problems other than having to log-in more than normal. Let's see if squeaky wheel gets the greese.
Happy sunny day,
LB,x
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At 10:26 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'M A WONDERFUL THING - Kid Creole & Coconuts
I'M GONNA BE STRONG - Gene Pitney
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At 10:34 23rd Feb 2012, Dougal wrote:OK..................how about......................................................................
I'M TOO SEXY - RIGHT SAID FRED
MAN IN THE MIRROR - MICHAEL JACKSON
MANCHILD - NENEH CHERRY
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN - PERCY SLEDGE
Dougal x...................................................................................................
P.S Can we also have a fix so that when you refresh the page it doesn't automatically jump back to the first page.....................just a thought
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At 10:36 23rd Feb 2012, John B Good wrote:PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE - Depeche Mode
Really not here now.
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At 10:46 23rd Feb 2012, John B Good wrote:Let's hear it for the strong, resurgent, unshrivelled and no need to lift the toilet seat Y-chromosome:
I"M STILL STANDING - Elton John
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At 10:51 23rd Feb 2012, Hoffs wrote:Was lurking. Wanted to say that there are some great choices - looking forward to seeing what is picked.
Seconding any comments on difficulties posting. Same for me.
Bye x
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At 10:55 23rd Feb 2012, Dougal wrote:and there's more........................................................................
THE RIVER - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
REAL MEN - JOE JACKSON
FATHER & SON - CAT STEVENS
A DESIGN FOR LIFE - MANIC STREET PREACHERS
Tissue........coffee........tissue........required in that order.................................
Dougal x..................................................................................................
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At 11:00 23rd Feb 2012, judith wrote:Morning
Manchild - Neneh Cherry.
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At 11:01 23rd Feb 2012, PennyForem wrote:BILLY DON'T BE A HERO - PAPER LACE
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At 11:04 23rd Feb 2012, Simonward1964 wrote:How about "Boy-Girl" by U2?
GB
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At 11:04 23rd Feb 2012, judith wrote:Oops....
should of refreshed first, so i'll try
A Spaceman came Travelling - Chris de Burgh
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At 11:14 23rd Feb 2012, loveoneanother wrote:MACHO MAN by VILLAGE PEOPLE.
O SUPERMAN or LET X = X by LAURIE ANDERSON
MAN by THE TEMPTATIONS (opening track of Sky's The Limit)
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At 11:15 23rd Feb 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:just a quick blog of some I tweeted earlier...
JAMES BROWN Its a man's man's man's world
PAUL WELLER 'CHANGING MAN'
'I'M A CHANGED MAN' OTIS REDDING
LABI SAFRI 'SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG'
AMY WINEHOUSE 'STRONGER THAN ME'
THE WEATHER GIRLS 'IT'S RAINING MEN'
PSL xx
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At 11:19 23rd Feb 2012, Vildeen wrote:FATHER AND DAUGHTER - PAUL SIMON
THE BOXER - SIMON & GARFUNKEL
(following the aftermath of this weeks heavyweight contest and the testosterone)
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At 11:30 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:VELVET UNDERGROUND - I'm Waiting For The Man
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At 11:30 23rd Feb 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:A quick poop in...
Thanks for all supportive comments, Julia, Surfergirl ( I hope you get your Danish pastry wish ) Zoe, thanks for the link, just about to have a look at that. Gill, I might just be running one or two Qs by you if you dont mind.
Katymaty, you might not be posting, but if you are peeping, then HELLO.
Well, it says its 12c down here on the South Coast, so I might just go for a paddle.
Splish splash.
I hope I haven't missed anyone out, if I have, then consider yourself thanked too. I know how hopeless I can be.
Sal :)
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At 11:32 23rd Feb 2012, Nadine wrote:Morning all,
First of all, thanks for playing my choon last night Simon and apologies to those that didn't like it. I think we all have a song or artist that set our teeth on edge or make us nauseas, often classics in other's opinion. I for one can't bear 'Where Do You Go To My Lovely', especially the fake laugh in the middle *shudders*. I know, crackers, eh?!
Anyways, already tons of top choice - here’s my selection:
'Wild Boys' - Duran Duran
'Papa Was A Rolling Stone' - The Temptations
'The Joker' – Steve Miller Band
'Sharp Dressed Man' - ZZ Top
And today’s HOIB contender:
‘Stand By Your Man’ – Tammy Wynette
‘Cos after all, he is just a man…..
N xx
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At 11:41 23rd Feb 2012, Nadine wrote:#45 ...and here's the missing 's' from the end of choice....
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At 11:43 23rd Feb 2012, Mrs Boris wrote:Hello All
Dougal-Hope you feel better soon.
Gazza-Hope you are STILL taking your tablets!
Tune Suggestions:
I'm a man-Macho
Wild Boys-Duran Duran
Boy named Sue-Johnny Cash
Back to work now but will be lurking!
Love
Mrs B x
PS Had a nosebleed yesterday-must have got it too close to the grindstone (re my post yesterday!) Better now though.
I too have been getting 'Green Boxes'
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At 11:57 23rd Feb 2012, Nadine wrote:Also:
'Apeman' - The Kinks
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At 11:59 23rd Feb 2012, cqmeronfrye wrote:ON matters male
I still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2
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At 12:18 23rd Feb 2012, lord gazza wrote:morning all
im worn out but need 2 work im still taking the tablets im waiting 4 the prepay thing to arrive now should get it next week,
IM YOUR MAN-WHAM
gazza
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At 12:18 23rd Feb 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:Maleness? My 2 suggestions are:
MALE STRIPPER by Man 2 Man featuring Man Parrish (surely there's enough men in that one?). oR..
SO MACHO by Sinitta which reminds me of my college days and of not being particulalrly macho or chivalrous in respect of a lovely girl. Sorry Jillykins....
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At 12:26 23rd Feb 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All.
'Watch That Man' David Bowie
Hope everybody is having a good day
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At 12:26 23rd Feb 2012, judith wrote:Has this been posted...
I want that man Debbie Harry
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At 12:28 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:HOTLEGS - Neanderthal Man
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At 12:29 23rd Feb 2012, Paul Smith wrote:Tell me Why - The Beatles
I'd like to second the vote for Anthony Newley's "Why"
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At 12:31 23rd Feb 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Grrrr..... "Sorry, Comment posting is not available at the moment."
I wonder if this will work in the 'Lent absence' of Katy! (Come back soon)!
A 50th scarf for the lovely Gazza!
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At 12:36 23rd Feb 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good afternoon all. Beautiful mild , sunny day here in Essex.
WHY - Annie Lennox seems a good choice to me.
I was 'green boxed' again yesterday afternoon. Seems to be happening more and more lately.
Sorry to see that Katy is giving up blogging for Lent. We will be crown-less! - perhaps Florence could design something for the meantime? Best wishes Katy - hope to see you soon.
Jennie Wren
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At 12:38 23rd Feb 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#55 Paul, I'm pleased you also like "Why?" by Anthony Newley... I can remember hearing my mum play it a lot when I was little and it would be lovely to hear it on Simon's show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcNNY0arYto
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At 12:53 23rd Feb 2012, Surfergirl wrote:ohh how about 21st century schizoid man- King Crimson- bet Simon wouldn't play that one. Incidentally the box is pink whilst waiting to post for the obligatory 180(seconds/minutes) is that at Cornish connection thing? What's the green box indicator all about?
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At 12:54 23rd Feb 2012, Brandon wrote:Missionary Man' The Eurythmics
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At 13:05 23rd Feb 2012, Mrs Boris wrote:Mirror Man-Human League
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At 13:19 23rd Feb 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:genetics was part of my student nurse syllabus it was facinating subject...remember Klinefelters syndrome had XYY make up.....well that was dredged up from some hidden depths!
PSL
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At 14:09 23rd Feb 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:After a couple of days of wondering what the 'green box' was all about - I've had it twice today!
I feel unclean ..... ;)
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At 14:17 23rd Feb 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
I haven't been 'green boxed' yet today, but had it 3 times yesterday!
Lovely, mild and sunny here today - great, after yesterday's horizontal rain!
Tortie x
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At 14:41 23rd Feb 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Afternoon all,
DT team, bloggers old, new, red-nosed and basking in the predicted glorious sunshine (NOT)...plus of course the DT Dude stumbling finally towards the end of what has got to have been a v e r y long week (or is it two, technically..)
I FB'd on the DT pages (as I was on there anywho),
Working the 'Gene' thing:
Jean Genie David Bowie
Forever in blue jeans by Neil Diamond
And for the Man thing:
Kate Bush's Man with the child in his eyes,
When a man loves a woman Percy Sledge and
10CC Not in love for 'Big Boys don't cry' line...
NB I've seen tears in men's eyes...esp on footie terraces!
Good luck with the menshes all, I heard EBTG's 'MISSING' played last night (which I suggested as a LENT theme), but it was a normal DT choon - happy to help out with the record selection, chaps!
RE BLOGGING PROBLEMS Mr Mayo
Yeah what he said #15
Yeah what she said #17
and YES PLEASE what #31 said - refreshing the page means bouncing back to page 1 and much as it's nice to see the DT Dude's smiling fissog, (Rosie and Jim speak for face) - I don't need to see it every time (oh nor do my office, or anyone passing my PC..)
#33 Nice bit of toilet humour there, clever BOY (see what I did there?!)
Laters, y'all.....
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At 15:10 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:#65, #33 when the tables are turned and we are suggesting tunes for the feminine gender, perhaps JAMES - Sit Down would be appropriate...
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At 15:24 23rd Feb 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Have just spent a lovely hour tidying round the patio in glorious sunshine. Had to take fleece off - too warm! The fish in the pond also seemed to enjoy the warm weather, basking in the top layer of the water and getting a bit of warmth from the sun.
Even next doors cat, who is nearing 20 years old, put in an appearance and she doesn't usually go anywhere til late Spring when it is much warmer!
JW
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At 15:41 23rd Feb 2012, Tim Taylor wrote:Listen to what the man says by Wings
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At 15:48 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#66 Driver, if "Sit Down" is appropriate I suppose it would be totally inappropriate to suggest The Surfaris' "Wipeout"?
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At 16:00 23rd Feb 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#69......naughty step and domest*s..... tut tut
PSL
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At 16:02 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#70 Ahhhhh, PSL, we may have lost Katy, and a few others, but it's comforting to know you will always be here to keep me in line :0)
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At 16:02 23rd Feb 2012, Dougal wrote:#69.......I was going to suggest that you would need....................................
ROLL WITH IT - OASIS
But have changed my mind............as a cold step will not do my cold any good whatsoever!...........................................................................................
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At 16:08 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#72 I've said it before, Dougal, it may be cold but you meet the most interesting people on the naughty step :0)
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At 16:14 23rd Feb 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#72 #73 HtS would soon warm it up!
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At 16:45 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:What a beautiful day! And I'm feeling all better and full of the joys of Spring :)
It's amazing what some sunshine, an enthusiastic dog and a long walk can do for your state of mind - should be available on the NHS!
Oh, I see the naughty step is getting a bit of use too, definitely must be something in the air! ;)
p.s. Had the horrid green box AND the horrid pink box today - please fix it for us Simon x
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At 16:51 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Afternoon all!
Well, I made it up to London and back again! 3 worder: NO COAT REQUIRED! Highly successful meeting. My cv was put forward for a role and by the time I got home, an interview has been arranged for next Wednesday! Immediate start, contract to early May but possibly extending to July, which means I take the rest of summer off. Hurrah's all round! Came home to a shirtless Ziggy and 3 cats basking in the garden (I think they were eyeing him up - such tarts they are).
Catching up:
Whoops Deebee! I "lost" your FB message and have now found it. Will respond.
Katy. Katy. Katy Katy Katy. I will miss you hugely but look forward to seeing you at Easter!
Harry, would you like a cushion on the naughty step? Don't want you getting all rheumatic. Or even worse, piles.
STILL have not experienced the green box and am STILL feeling seriously left out.
Cakes, hats, scarfs and crowns can be copied and pasted from previous blog entries. In Katy's absence, lets all take collective responsibility for awarding them - whoever is there first.
Back in a bit.
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At 16:54 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Afternoon All!
The Spring-like day mentioned this morning became very misty - even foggy -and stole Snowdonia for a while - then the sun came back and it was beautiful again. It has been doing that all day!
Need to read back ........................
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At 16:57 23rd Feb 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:#75 Jilly - a pink box too - I've not had one of those!
#76 Well done Alex - will you be working from home or have to travel in to London?
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At 17:00 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:Forgot to say earlier that you will be missed Katy, if you're having a sneak peek :)
Alex, glad your day was such a success and fingers crossed for next Wednesday.
If we make the step TOO comfortable there will be no stopping those naughty boys! ;)
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At 17:03 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:Tortie, the pink box occurs after you have typed then try to post - it says something along the lines of 'we cannot post your comment at the moment' :(
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At 17:04 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Thanks Tortie and Jilly. Role is based in the Docklands but I HOPE I can work from home one day a week. Will have to see!
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At 17:10 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#76 Alex! Clever Girl!
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At 17:27 23rd Feb 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:#76 Congratulations. Good luck with it. My additional 3 months came through today so maybe there's something in the air!
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At 17:28 23rd Feb 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:#76 Well done Alex - fingers crossed for you
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At 17:28 23rd Feb 2012, Jilly wrote:As much as I really really really do not like that song... well done to PSL and ponyclubmum for The Weather Girls and also a mention for all us bloggers in the face of technical difficulties!
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At 17:29 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Ah! Poneyclubmum & PSL get the blog menshes started! Welldones!
Simon also said something I didn't quite catch - was it "long suffering bloggers?"
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At 17:29 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Thanks Billie and the Driver! Fingers crossed....
Good one on the contract extension, Driver. That will help with the car costs!
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At 17:32 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Thanks Autumn Gale!
well one ponyclubmum and PSL!
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At 17:33 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Who can't spell pony?
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At 17:37 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Here's the missing "d"..........
Homework Sucks sounds like one for Paul of Sheff - I know he is hankering for a car sticker!! Come out of hiding Paul!!!!
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At 17:45 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Didn't Nadine suggest "Apeman"? No Mensh? Bechod!
Nadine - I think the song is very funny - had it played for the Rugby players in the World Cup!
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At 17:49 23rd Feb 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Signing off now - laptop battery runnning low so I need to put it to bed.
Have a great evening all!
Noses:
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PS Maybe the chappie with the confession should tell his daughter in law that the word "gullible" isn't in the dictionary.............
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At 18:23 23rd Feb 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Evening all! I don't have either a green or a pink box. Feeling very left out ;-)
Drooling at the thought of the biscuits. Poor Rebecca.
Well done Sally T for getting through the traffic report without notes.
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At 18:23 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Welldone Daniel on your Coldplay mensh!
More words of sympathy for bloggers ................
Congrats. to you too Driveron your contract extension!
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At 18:28 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#94 ? "Driveron"?
Hi Mo! You OK?
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At 18:29 23rd Feb 2012, Hoffs wrote:Evening all - will read back later hopefully but just wanted to pop by with a message for Simon and the team:
I have been feeling really out of sorts for the last few days but have been putting on a positive face and resorting to dreadful humour on this blog to get me through. But....
Tonight's confession, OMD, a flour-covered dance around the kitchen with my 5 year old to the Killers (we are making shortbread whilst Nigel Thursday is on) and my people's verdict text being read out has made me smile again.
So, thank you.
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At 18:39 23rd Feb 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Bet the team will be delighted to hear the show can have such a positive effect, Hoffs.
Well done on contract extensions and good luck for interviews for new contracts.
Hi Billie. Not too bad, thanks. Lots going on but that's life, isn't it. How are you?
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At 18:41 23rd Feb 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#93 Viking Mo... I've been trying to post a message to say well done to bloggers' menshes (WELL DONE EVERYONE including Billie, whose name was just on) and refreshed loads of times and only got rid of the green box by logging off and back on again!
>> https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6777741324_3fb1bd078d_b.jpg
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At 18:48 23rd Feb 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:This song just breaks me up! "Sister" Beth Hart/Slash?
I can't post while this is on ..................
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At 18:51 23rd Feb 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Is the "green box" still getting in the way for everyone? It is here!
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