Avoiding the Scales
Updates from your Drivetime friends (and hello, good morning, greetings, lovely day again etc). Firstly the techie improvements promised are, apparently, on the way. But haven't happened yet. No sir. So somewhere, someone is working on something that will make your participation in this blog less frustrating. When this widget has been inserted in the BBC's box of delights, all will be well (no it won't). Until then, patience is a virtue (and a requirement).
And secondly I know you'll be itching to hear updates from the team's evening out with Nigel Barden at the helm. When you have Nige on board, every evening out is a treat-we never go wrong! And he orders everything. On this occasion he had constructed the menu too, full of award winning produce from around the UK. WIne, fizzy wine, pies, risotto, scrambled eggs, meat platters, potted shrimps, chocolate brownies, lemon something-or-other..what a feast! And the most fantastic bread everywhere. I swear I had more carbs last night then in the whole the last 12 months. Your somewhat weightier Drivetime team will do their best to raise the energy levels for tonight's show, which features...Nigel cooking again! Jerk Chicken I believe or something like that. Anyway Matt and Rebecca behaved themselves impeccably and we were all a credit to our audience.
And we'll do STAMP oldies please. Huge hikes in the prices of stamps means it's time for STAMPs and POSTAL SERVICE tunes as they occur. Thanks.
Have a sun-kissed and insouciant Thursday, see you after 5.
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At 09:32 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Morning all
ELVIS - RETURN TO SENDER
(Am I the first?)
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At 09:32 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Sealed with a kiss (?) - Brian Hyland.
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At 09:34 28th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good Morning Simon and Poppeteers
RETURN TO SENDER - ELVIS
PLEASE ME POSTMAN - THE CARPENTERS
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At 09:34 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning Simon, Team, NYM and fellow blogpoppets!
PLEASE MR POSTMAN - The Carpenters
Back in a bit
Alex-Girl
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At 09:36 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:BABYSHAMBLES - DELIVERY
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At 09:36 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Maybe its cheaper to....
Call me - Blondie.
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At 09:37 28th Mar 2012, nattorama wrote:Hola...
Stevie Wonder: Signed, Sealed, Delivered :)
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At 09:37 28th Mar 2012, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:LOVE LETTERS by Alison Moyet
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At 09:37 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM, Matt of the BAIU, and patient bloggers,
Thanks for last night's mensh for Sloop John B - nice summertime breeze.
STAMP oldies you say? Well you have to start here:
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED - Stevie Wonder
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At 09:38 28th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
I'm going for:
PLEASE MR POSTMAN by the Carpenters
LOVE LETTERS by Elvis Presley, or Alison Moyet
RETURN TO SENDER by Elvis Presley
LETTER FROM AMERICA by the Proclaimers
and if it all gets too expensive we may have to resort to
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE by the Police
~X~
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At 09:39 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You can call me Al - Paul Simon.
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At 09:39 28th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning One and All :)
Sounds like quite a feast for the Drivetime team, but too much bread isn't good, it bungs you up for starters...
Anyway, oldie suggestions...
THE LETTER - THE BOX TOPS
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) - STEVIE B
STUCK ON YOU - LIONEL RITCHIE
I'M STICKING WITH YOU - VELVET UNDERGROUND
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At 09:39 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon, team and gamboling bloggers all,
It turned out nice again!
Stamp oldies ...
PLEASE MR POSTMAN - THE CARPENTERS
PLEASE READ THE LETTER - ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS
RETURN TO SENDER - ELVIS
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED - STEVIE WONDER
Jx
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At 09:42 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Er...
POSTMAN PAT by KEN BARRIE (apparently...)
:-)
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At 09:42 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning everyone, on yet another rather beautiful sunny day.
The green box said, "Sorry, Comment posting is not available at the moment."
PLEASE MR POSTMAN ~ Beatles or Carpenters
RETURN TO SENDER ~ Elvis Presley
LETTER FROM AMERICA ~ PROCLAIMERS
THE LETTER ~ Box Tops
LOVE LETTERS ~ Alison Moyet or Ketty Lester
PLEASE READ THE LETTER ~ Robert Plant and Alison Kraus
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Comment number 16.
At 09:42 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Second class post.....ten bob!
Its going to take some time - Carpenters.
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At 09:43 28th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Just re-read Simon's post... have I lost a day? I thought it was Wednesday today...
~X~
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At 09:44 28th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Hows about
P.S. I love you - The Beatles
Shall have another thunk.
Maybes laters
A.
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Comment number 19.
At 09:45 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:THE BEATLES - FROM ME TO YOU
BEE GEES - I'VE GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU
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At 09:45 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:Howzabout ...
THE PRICE YOU PAY - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
TOO MUCH TOO LITTLE TOO LATE - JOHNNY MATHIS AND DENIECE WILLIAMS
PRICE TAG - JESSIE J
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At 09:45 28th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:PRICE TAG - JESSIE - J
TELEGRAM SAM - MARC BOLAN
A meeting beckons........
Catch you later
Shona x
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At 09:46 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more....
STUCK ON YOU ~ Lionel Richie
STUCK ~ Nora Jones
BLACK IS BLACK ~ Los Bravos
MAIL BOX ~ Frankie Miller
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU ~ Stealer's Wheel
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Comment number 23.
At 09:46 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:The Royal Mail offers a universal service, which is part of the reason for the higher prices - costs the same if the letter is going to the same town, or to a remote cottage in the Highlands. So....
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH -- Diana Ross
Seems that despite the shock of a 30% increase, most people are actually taking time to realise that 60p is an incredibly cheap price to pay.
On the other hand, the price of stamps these days...
HIGH - The Lighthouse Family
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At 09:48 28th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions...
I'VE GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU - THE BEE GEES
TAKE A LETTER, MARIA - R.B. GREAVES
HOME THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD - CLIFFORD T WARD
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At 09:49 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:#17... hmmm it's definitely Wednesday... is Nigel coming early this week or does Simon have carb induced confusion? lol
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At 09:49 28th Mar 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Message To You Rudy' The Specials
or in view of the new postal charges
'Message In A Bottle' The Police
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:49 28th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:Oooh another inspiration
Why don't you write me? - Simon and Garfunkel
Laters.
A.
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At 09:49 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:So, you're in the post office trying to send a letter. The following conversation ensues:
PO Person: Are you sure this is the right address?
You: Definitely.
PO Person: It's not 3rd Street?
You: No.
PO Person: It's not 5th Street?
You: No. It's POSITIVELY 4TH STREET (BOB DYLAN).
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At 09:49 28th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all again
Why is Nige cooking tonight and not tomorrow - it is only Wednesday isn't it?
Is something special happening tomorrow night?
T x
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At 09:50 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:#17 That confused me as well!
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At 09:50 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#17 Deebee, perhaps Simon had put his clock forward by an extra 24 hours or is just wishing everyone a sun-kissed and insouciant Thursday well in advance!!
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At 09:50 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:Maybe there are alternatives....
STOOL PIGEON - Kid Creole and the Coconuts
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At 09:52 28th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:#25 #29 According to Chris this morning (and I think Simon said it himself yesterday) Dermot O'Leary is the guest tonight. Methinks our leader is suffering from the effects of a late night...
;o)
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At 09:53 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Simon said last night that his guest tonight was Dermot O'Leary and that is what it says on the main site. I think too much bread has been imbibed!!
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Comment number 35.
At 09:53 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:The price you pay - Bruce Springsteen.
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At 09:54 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:So, you go back into the post office to post another letter. Another conversation ensues:
PO Person: Are you sure this is the right address?
You: Definitely.
PO Person: It's not Lightning Avenue?
You: No.
PO Person: It's not Hurricane Street?
You: No. It's THUNDER ROAD (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN).
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At 09:55 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:Didn't we have this theme recently, and somebody suggested RUBBERBAND MAN?
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At 09:55 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:WHY DON'T YOU WRITE ME - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL (because the stamps cost too much!)
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Comment number 39.
At 09:55 28th Mar 2012, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
It's been a while.
MAIL MYSELF TO YOU by Woody Guthrie (well he wrote it but I'm not sure whether he sang it. There is an early 60s recording by Pete Seeger if the NYM can find it).
Deebee, I am equally confused by Nigel's appearance today.
Have a good day.x
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At 09:55 28th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:#33#34 - I didn't know carbs could cause confusion, maybe it was the liquid with which they were consumed! ;-)
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At 09:55 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:We'll soon see if Simon reads the blog... if he notices the remarks about him thinking it's Thursday! As he seems to have eaten rather a lot last night, maybe going to bed on a full stomach caused him to dream that it's Thursday!
A tune that comes to mind is...
YESTERDAY HAS GONE ~ Cupid's Inspiration
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Comment number 42.
At 09:56 28th Mar 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:JOE COCKER - The Letter
ADAM FAITH - Poor Me!
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Comment number 43.
At 09:57 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Another one!
YOU SEND ME - Sam Cooke
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Comment number 44.
At 09:59 28th Mar 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all
I love bread, homebaked, warm, yummy. I avoid it like the plague though ... once I get started that's the whole loaf gone - I just don't seem to have an "off" switch. Actually to be honest, the same applies to many things ..... I'm afraid I'm a girl of many vices!
Now bread is all I can think about and my tummy's rumbling madly......
Focus. Stamp oldies seems like a tough subject and so for the moment I'll have to add my vote to the already mentioned:
From Me to You - The Beatles
Telegram Sam - T-Rex
Love Letters - Alison Moyet
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Back soon I hope....
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At 10:02 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:Last ones:
MR SECOND CLASS - Spencer Davis Group
FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH - Buffalo Springfield
Enjoy ANOTHER fantastic day! Are we dreaming?
JBG
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At 10:03 28th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A couple more oldie suggestions...
LET'S STICK TOGETHER - BRYAN FERRY
GET HERE - OLETA ADAMS
Simon definitely said that Dermot O'Leary would be his guest on tonight's show. Just shows you want too much "bread" the night before, can do to a person's memory ;)
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At 10:04 28th Mar 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
Phew! I thought Simon had put his clock forward 24 hours...or could it be that his stomach is rumbling in anticipation of Nigel's cooking and that he wishes it to be Thursday!!
My best mate is a post man as well as as KB intructor entrepreneur and I broached the subject of extortionate price increase to which the reply was "post is still cheaper than Europe"!!
1. PLEASE MR POSTMAN - The Carpenters
2. STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF YOU - Stealers Wheel
3. Beach Baby - FIRST CLASS
4. SIGNED, DELIVERED IM YOURS - Stevie Wonder
5. STUCK ON YOU - Lionel Richie
6. THE LETTER - Box Tops
7. LETTER FROM AMERICA - The Proclaimers
8. LOVE LETTERS - Alison Moyet
9. RETURN TO SENDER - Elvis Presley
10. EXPRESS YOURSELF - Madonna
Oh well, busy times, 3 more days left here, interview tomorrow for potentially a 12 monther!!!
Have a nice day
Mandy ;)
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At 10:04 28th Mar 2012, Julia43 wrote:#40 Morning Tortie, You could be onto something there. I think there might be a clue in the capital "I" our esteemed leader uses in the word "wine" ;-)
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At 10:04 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:The note you never wrote - Wings.
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At 10:04 28th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:THE LETTER...THE BOX TOPS
PSL xxx
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At 10:05 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Not sure if these have been suggested yet:
THE LETTER - The Box Tops
I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN & WRITE MYSELF A LETTER - Nat King Cole
For the HOIB:
HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDAH - Alan Sherman
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At 10:06 28th Mar 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:This is really hard. A few repeats and weak alternatives
Express Yourself - Madonna
Living by Numbers - New Musik (Postcode readers)
Love Letters - Alison Moyet
Communication - Spandau Ballet
Re-Wired -- Kasabian ( Thinking about PO telegrams)
Stand and Deliver - Adam and the Ants
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At 10:08 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:ooh, just thought of these:
First Class delivery....
NO TOMORROW - Orson
MAYBE TOMORROW - Stereophonics
THIS TIME TOMORROW - The Kinks
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Comment number 54.
At 10:08 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Its only money! - Thin Lizzy.
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At 10:09 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:ELTON JOHN - POSTCARDS FROM RICHARD NIXON
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At 10:12 28th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:THE DEADWOOD STAGE - Doris Day
*gets coat and hat, runs for door, realises it's too hot outside, slides on dark sunglasses instead*
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At 10:12 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:SIGN YOUR NAME - TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY
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At 10:20 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Another HOIB.... Postman Pat song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAYVfmSig0I
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At 10:20 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:JBG, Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow .. an inspired choice, love it!
The Deadwood Stage... maybe not so much!
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At 10:23 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:SPLIT ENZ - MESSAGE TO MY GIRL
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At 10:24 28th Mar 2012, Dougal wrote:Good morning everyone.................gosh have we been busy................up to 60 blogs already!.......................................................................................
MAILMAN BRING ME NO MORE BLUES - BUDDY HOLLY
IT'S TOO LATE - CAROLE KING
LATE AGAIN - STEALERS WHEEL
THE LETTER - THE BOX TOPS
SCANDALOUS - MIS-TEEQ
IT'S A SIN - PET SHOP BOYS
STAND AND DELIVER - ADAM AND THE ANTS
RETURN TO SENDER - ELVIS PRESLEY
I CAN'T MAKE IT ON TIME - RAMONES
A LETTER TO ELISE - THE CURE
PLEASE MR POSTMAN - CARPENTERS
Enjoy the sunshine.....................................................................................
Dougal x..................................................................................................
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At 10:26 28th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning all - another lovely day in the offing I believe!
Lots of posts early today - perhaps Simon got up too quickly and got the day wrong?!
THE LETTER by The Boxtops
SEALED WITH A KISS by Brian Hyland
RETURN TO SENDER by Elvis Presley
Off to ELH - with my 'friend' accompanying me.
QJW
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At 10:27 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:TRAVIS - WRITING TO REACH YOU
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At 10:30 28th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:And, of course, the reason for missing and lost letters:
U2 - WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME
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At 10:30 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:POSTCARD FROM LONDON ~ Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde
POSTCARDS FROM FAR AWAY ~ Coldplay
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At 10:31 28th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Just thought of another choon which may become appropriate if price goes up much more
DISTANT DRUMS by Jim Reeves
QJW
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Comment number 67.
At 10:32 28th Mar 2012, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:# 37 - yes we did, and it was me .. inspired though I say so myself :-)
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At 10:44 28th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:If stamps are too expensive, return to the carrier pigeon service from the war!
SKYLINE PIGEON ~ Elton John
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At 10:48 28th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:ANCHORAGE - MICHELLE SHOCKED
(All about the posal service keeping people in touch)
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At 10:48 28th Mar 2012, Dougal wrote:OK.......................how about............................................................
I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE - QUEEN.........the posties do in my neck of the woods
STUCK ON YOU - LIONEL RICHIE
Dougal x.....................................................................................................
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At 10:48 28th Mar 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:THE BEATLES - No Reply
NICK DRAKE - Time of No Reply
BLUR - There's No Other Way
BLONDIE - Call Me
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At 10:59 28th Mar 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
'Frankie' by Sister Sledge
'I Aint Been Licked' by Diana Ross
'Address Unknown' by The Inkspots
'Lately' by Phil Campbell. Or, as I now like to think of it... Phils Lately
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At 11:00 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:ooh:
What stamp prices are doing:
RISE - Gabrielle
THE RISING - Bruce Springsteen
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At 11:05 28th Mar 2012, Surfergirl wrote:Isn't it Wednesday today- did I miss a day, blurred and intoxicated by the sunshine?! Nearly Easter holidays for schools this end of the UK so my 'days off' will become official..... Really enjoyed being a 500Words judge for the kiddies' writing competition- thanks kids- great reading and imaginations- there: my secret is now revealed.
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At 11:11 28th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:BACK TO BLACK (penny) AMY WINEHOUSE
BLAME IT ON THE PONY EXPRESS - JOHNNY JOHNSON & THE BAND WAGON
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At 11:19 28th Mar 2012, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
SKY HIGH - JIGSAW
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At 11:19 28th Mar 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
No time to read back (just checking in) so I won't suggest a song for the theme as I'm sure it's all done and dusted by now.
Gorgeous day here in Cumbria once again ........................
............. be back later :0)
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At 11:51 28th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:U S MALE - ELVIS PRESLEY
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At 11:52 28th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Shopping done and Richard was as much help as usual!
Re the cost of stamps - I do think it is a great service that we get for a small amount of money. As someone said yesterday - try doing it yourself for that amount of money. I think it looks expensive when you have to buy in bulk, such as for Chris***s cards. Maybe there will be less sent........
QJW
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At 11:59 28th Mar 2012, Julia43 wrote:#74 Surfergirl, Wow! That's cool! I bet it was fun.
#79 Been meaning to congratulate you your Maj.
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Comment number 81.
At 12:08 28th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Jocko report:
He is still out of the cage strutting his stuff up and down the top of his cage, giving me the evil eye and a very defiant look.
And here's me been worrying about him all morning.
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At 12:17 28th Mar 2012, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:# 81 My aunt and uncle have an African Grey called Skipper, who sounds very much like your Jocko. My three cousins have all said they don't want to be left him (he's 28 and my aunt and uncle are in their 70s), and as he has taken a real shine to Mr from Eastleigh, we wonder if he may be heading our way one day. He speaks in both of their voices, and freaked everyone out recently, when after being introduced to a new dog in the family, whose name he mastered in two days, he suddenly started talking about a previous dog who had died 12 years ago. A very clever bird indeed.
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At 12:17 28th Mar 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Shona, I bet he's been having a high old time, making you worry indeed!
Leave him a list of things you'd like done by the time you get back next time ;)
Glad he's ok.
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At 12:20 28th Mar 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:On the basis of a 60p stamp hike I suggest:
UNBELIEVABLE - EMF
or the general posting stuff theme:
POSTCARDS FROM HEAVEN - Lighthouse Family
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At 12:20 28th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:#79 Thank you Julia40! This sunshine plays havoc with the crown though -shows up all the dust!
I will have to spend some time tomorrow giving it a really good polish ready for the handover on Friday.
QJW
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At 12:30 28th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Without steel fingered gloves, I'm going to have to leave Jocko out all afternoon as well. I have a huge afternoon today with 50 newbees showcasing work and I can't be worrying about Jocko as today has to go well. I'm sure he'll be okay as long as he doesn't take off to go fly-about.
#82 I hope Skipper is better behaved than Jocko. X
#83 Good idea! X
Enjoy your afternoon everyone and catch you later.
Shona x
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At 12:45 28th Mar 2012, Parsley_cat wrote:Greetings from a sunny Herb garden.
Can I suggest The Only Way Is Up - Yazz - seems to capture the trend.
It's either that or Telegraph Road by Dire Straits (perhaps appropriate in more than one way), but only if you have a spare 15 minutes or so. I don't think this will get played somehow.
I did think last night's Confession was unfortunately timed. Let's hope for something more uplifting tonight.
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At 12:46 28th Mar 2012, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Hi folks,
We've been quiet of late but still enjoying the show. Anyway, as for today's theme, we think Dougal's suggestion (#61) is inspired and will second it:
STAND AND DELIVER - ADAM AND THE ANTS
otherwise our one and only suggestion is:
OPEN UP THE RED BOX - SIMPLY RED
Have a lovely day peeps,
The Crew xx
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Comment number 89.
At 13:12 28th Mar 2012, Johno wrote:Just a quick visit
lots of great songs already.
How about
"Irish Post" by The Saw Doctors.
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At 13:22 28th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Just broken my tooth while eating lunch - or maybe a bit of filling has fallen off - was ony eating a sandwich! Nothing crunchy......
Oh well - back to the dentist tomorrow. I only went on Monday for a tiny filling - he'll think I'm stalking him.
QJW
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At 13:26 28th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:Afternoon all,
So nice out there!
After lots of kerfuffle my new shed is standing, treated and ready to be filled to bursting with all the stuff that is currently cluttering up the garage... it may be a long afternoon methinks!
Hope it's lovely where you are and you are able to spend at least a few minutes of the day basking in a little sunshine.
Ciao for now.
Jx
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At 13:33 28th Mar 2012, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Afternoon here too! One of the reasons I don't get as much time to blog is my job changed & I have to open the front door to the office when the bell goes. As a consequence of this burst of private couriers I have to run up & down the stairs 4 or 5 times a morning to sign for small parcels which cost well over a tenner to send to us. The I stamp them. The Royal Mail bloke brings it all in one bag (and has a natty line in shorts, too).
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At 14:22 28th Mar 2012, Malcolm Yeates wrote:Hi Simon,
When someone asks me what was the first ever single I bought, I always answer that I owned the Postman Pat 45" single when I was 3 yrs old - does that count?
Oldies suggestions...
POSTCARDS FROM HEAVEN - Lighthouse Family
STAMP! - Jeremy Healy & Amos
And will also concur with suggestions for
LETTER FROM AMERICA - Proclaimers
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED - Stevie Wonder
and...
POSTMAN PAT - Ken Barrie
Thanks,
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At 14:51 28th Mar 2012, Revster wrote:Hi everybody! Thought I would kill a few minutes before cycling off to pick up the car..I bet someone's already suggested HEY MR POSTMAN BY THE bEATLES BUT THAT'S WHAT GETS MY VOTE!
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At 15:16 28th Mar 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#92. Doh! Of course, postmen in shorts.
'Legs' by ZZ Top
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At 15:16 28th Mar 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:First call of the year for "Miss..... can we have the lesson outside?" and for my grumpy, though pithy, response: "No"
#90 Jennie - yikes! Hope you're not in any pain
#91 Jilly - wow, new shed, sounds like you've had a busy time
#92 Lady_S - it'll keep you fit at least
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At 15:33 28th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:I have been basking, accompanied by an old edition of "Treasure Island". My parents gave to me as an Easter present in 1971 - or so it is written in the flyleaf. Really enjoying it!
Seem to have had a spurt on children's books - re-read "The Swiss Family Robinson" a couple of weeks ago. It has driven Mr P mad as whenever we come across a problem, I say "what would the Swiss Family Robinson do?". It has made us quite inventive though. Who would have thought of using a sledge hammer to move some heavy metal shelves in the garage?
And of course, "Itch", which I LOVED! Looking forward to the next one. Did anyone else get a copy with the "live" cover? I downloaded the Itch app so I could see the cover and Lord Ammo's picture come alive. Genius.
More basking needed. I have all 3 girls with me and I am feeling most blessed.
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At 15:42 28th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:#97 I had that version of "Itch", Alex. But unfortunately the size of the app was too large for my phone: (
Enjoy your basking with your girls x
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At 15:55 28th Mar 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Time was, with the posts almost numbering 100, people would be chasing a hat.
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At 16:01 28th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:#99 Aah, but our milliner is still on Lent-leave!
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