Blessed Are the Cheesemakers
Well that was over rather quickly. Barely had we got into the weekend and then it was over. And an hour less too. After a few days of 'so the real time is what then?' kind of conversation, all will be normal again. Apart from my waking at 5.30 which seems to happen whatever time pattern we are adopting.
A weekend of child 3's drama performance (nice bit of shouty Demetrius in Midsummer Night's Dream), socialising with an old songwriter friend over from the US (hair-raising tales of Miami studios and guns) and a TV surprise on Saturday night. I found I was enjoying a talent show. I thought The Voice was really rather fun with none of the cringey, shameful freak show where we are invited to laugh at the afflicted and deluded. Good judges, decent singers and nice padded chairs (was I the only one to think how comfy they looked? The seats that is, not the judges. It may still be that the show works best for the judges (sorry, coaches) and not the contestants, but for now I thought it a hit. In fact why don't we do TALENT SHOW oldies today? There should be plenty there for your creative energy to tackle.
Today we welcome Alex James to the show. The Blur guitarist-turned-farmer-and-cheesemaker has recently won the Brit for lifetime achievement, recorded a turn on Blockbusters (which he was very good at) and published the second part of his memoir 'All Cheeses Great and Small. A Life Less Blurry.' He's always an engaging guest - Alex on from 6.
Looks like a pretty decent day here - have an optimistic and smile-filled Monday. See you after 5.
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At 10:06 26th Mar 2012, Gill withagee wrote:STAR - KIKI DEE
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At 10:06 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Morning all
My mind is a big fat blank on this one (I haven't nailed it, I'm not giving 110%, I haven't been on a journey...)
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At 10:07 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
Suggestions –
2 from Take That - ╪ (Wah!)
SHINE
HOLD UP A LIGHT
SHINE SILENTLY – Nils Lofgren
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP – Argent
DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER – M People
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At 10:07 26th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again everyone, on this beautiful day.
YOU'RE THE VOICE ~ John Farnham
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR ~ David Essex
ONE VOICE ~ Barry Manilow
SUSAN ~ The Buckinghams
SIMON SAYS ~ 1910 Fruitgum Company
DANCE TO THE MUSIC ~ Sly & The Family Stone
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At 10:08 26th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, Matt of the BAIU ("could try harder") and cheddar-fueled bloggers,
Wow, what a glorious weekend. Let's hope it continues like this right the way through to September.
Talent Show oldies, you say?
YOU'RE THE VOICE - John Farnham
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At 10:09 26th Mar 2012, Gill withagee wrote:WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS - BROS
FAME - IREN CARA
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL - ABBA
STARS IN THEIR EYES - JUST JACK (hubbs suggestion, though he wants to point out that he hates it)
TOO MANY BROKEN HEARTS - JASON DONAVON (for those that dont make it)
~gill~
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At 10:10 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
Oh what a beautiful morning... It's blue skies and sunshine here again, this is getting to be quite a habit now. The mister will be fretting for his allotment though, if the dry weather persists :-S
Nice day for the Snapper's Wedding Day :) Hope they have a lovely day.
I didn't watch the Voice, I have (permanant) talent show fatigue. But it does sound like a kinder format than the likes of X Factor/BGT.
Oldie suggestions...
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR - DAVID ESSEX
YOU'RE THE VOICE - JOHN FARNHAM
YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKE - MARV JOHNSON or THE DAVE CLARK FIVE
ROCKSTAR - NICKELBACK
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At 10:10 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:YOU’RE NO GOOD – Swinging Blue Jeans
YOU’RE AN EMBARRASSMENT - Madness
YOU’RE THE VOICE - John Farnham
SING – Travis
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A STAR TO BE IN MY SHOW - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jnr.
I WANT YOU – Bob Dylan
YOU GOT IT – Roy Orbison
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR – David Essex
THREE MINUTE HERO - Selecter
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At 10:10 26th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:STAR ON A TV SHOW ~ Stylistics
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At 10:11 26th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:FAME - David Bowie
FAME - Irene Cara
DESPERADO - The Eagles
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At 10:13 26th Mar 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:Come as you are -Nivarna
Dont stop me now_ Queen
Dreams -Gabrielle
Freak like me_ Sugababes
I wanna be adored_ Stone Roses
Let me Entertain You-Robbie Williams
Once in a Lifetime_ Talking Heads
Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz
The Voice-John Farnham
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At 10:13 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Hang on...
ABBA - I HAVE A DREAM
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At 10:14 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU - Robbie
WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO AND PUT STARS IN THEIR EYES? - Just Jack
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At 10:14 26th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning all!
Apologoes for absence - combination of gorgeous weather, family visit, gardening and blue and green boxes. And a pink one.
Congratulations to Harry and Helen! Will be thinking of you at 3pm.
As so many talent show contestants only have a fleeting glimpse of fame and probably cherish the memory:
TIME IN A BOTTLE - Jim Croce
(See Harry, I did shoe horn it in!!)
Back later. Washing to hang out.
A-G
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At 10:16 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions...
DRIVE MY CAR - THE BEATLES
BIG TIME - PETER GABRIEL
CELEBRITY - BRAD PAISLEY
Oh, and #7 should have read...
YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES (I missed the S off - D'oh!)
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At 10:17 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:WONDER STUFF - SIZE OF A COWELL
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At 10:17 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:WANNABEE - Spice Girls
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At 10:17 26th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning all - another beautiful day here - full of promise!
Best wishes to Harry and Helen - hope it is as sunny for you on your special day.
Harry did ask for
FOREVER YOUNG by Bob Dylan or TIME IN A BOTTLE by Jim Croce
to be suggested as choon choices. At the moment I can't quite see how they would fit but I'll suggest them anyway!! - I'm the Queen......so there!!
By the way, thank you Simon and the NYM for choosing my song on Friday - twice Queen - I'm honoured..
Off to dentist today so maybe see you later.
QJW
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At 10:18 26th Mar 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Good luck to Harry and the soon to be Mr Snapper today!
You certainly have a nice day for it :-)
(gets virtual confetti ready, it's not that glitter stuff coz I know what a nightmare it is to hoover up)
Happy times to all, im off to power wash the patio while listening to pop master on the headphones.
~gill~
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At 10:20 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#13 - #6 Gill - sorry! Didn't see it!
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At 10:20 26th Mar 2012, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD - ELTON JOHN
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At 10:22 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:IRENE CARA - FAME
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At 10:26 26th Mar 2012, John B Good wrote:NEW FACES - Rolling Stones
NEXT BIG THING - Vince Gill
That's m'lot. Off to iron my shirt and polish my shoes. Back later for the nuptials. Who's in charge of the buttonholes?
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At 10:26 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:MONKEES - DAYDREAM BELIEVER
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At 10:26 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:TAKE A CHANCE ON ME - Abba
TAKE ON ME - A-Ha
TO SING FOR YOU - Donovan
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At 10:28 26th Mar 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Still to watch The Voice as watched recorded of BGT late Saturday night after returning from fight watching. That young Pavarotti was excellent and it was admirable that he ignored Simon's advice to ditch his singing partner.
Anyway, busy busy busy, last week in this contract and interview on Thursday covering Maternity cover 6 miles away and potential 2 to hear from.
1. SING BABY SING - The Stylistics
2. STAR ON A TV SHOW - The Stylistics
3. STAR - Kiki Dee
4. YOUR THE VOICE - John Farnham
5. Sad Sweet Dreamer - SWEET SENSATION
6. GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR - David Essex
7. STARMAKER - Kids from Fame
8. FAME - Irene Cara
9. FAME - David Bowie
10. DANCE LITTLE LADY DANCE - Tina Charles
11. DREAMER - Supertramp
12. JUST SAY NO - Grange Hill cast
13. WONDROUS STORIES - YES
14. SHATTERED DREAMS = Johnny Hates Jazz.
Hope you have a lovely day Harry and Mrs Harry.
Take care
Mandy ;)
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At 10:30 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH - Shania Twain
MY NAME IS - Eminem
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At 10:32 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:NEIL YOUNG - UNKNOWN LEGEND
TRASH CAN SINATRAS - OBSCURITY KNOCKS
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At 10:33 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions, before I get to grips with making something of this Monday...
THE ONE AND ONLY - CHESNEY HAWKES
ROOM AT THE TOP - ADAM ANT
(FLASHDANCE) WHAT A FEELING - IRENE CARA
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At 10:34 26th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:ITS THE SAME OLD SONG - FOUR TOPS
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At 10:35 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:ELTON JOHN AND KIKI DEE - DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART
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At 10:35 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:WHO ARE YOU? - Who
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At 10:46 26th Mar 2012, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:EMBRACE'S first album is a veritable rich seam of potential:
YOU'VE GOT TO SAY YES
NOW YOU'RE NOBODY
THE GOOD WILL OUT
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At 10:50 26th Mar 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:Good morning, everyone.
Without looking to prior posts...
SING - TRAVIS
WHO ARE YOU - THE WHO
FAME - IRENE CARA
FAME - DAVID BOWIE
BORN TO BOOGIE - T-REX
COVER ME - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Off to the coffee machine, then I'll see how many suggestions I've repeated.
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At 10:53 26th Mar 2012, Dougal wrote:A sunny good morning to one and all.................................................
LE FREAK - CHIC
THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH - SHANIA TWAIN
I'M A WONDERFUL THING - KID CREOLE & THE COCONUTS
JUMPING JACK FLASH - ROLLING STONES
I'M THE GREATEST - RINGO STARR
I'M STILL STANDING - ELTON JOHN
Dougal x......................................................................................................
P.S First time on blog for a few days.......so well done Jennie Wren...........best wishes to the Snappers today.................................................................
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At 10:57 26th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:STAND & DELIVER -ADAM ANT
ITS A LONG WAY TO THE TOP = AC/DC
SO YOU WANT TO BE A ROCK AND ROLL STAR - THE BYRDS
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DREAM - EVERLY BROTHERS
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At 11:00 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:DON'T STOP ME NOW - Queen
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At 11:02 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:Ah, the green box has disappeared.
Morning all and a glorious one it is too. Ordered it 'specially for a certain Hts and soon to be Mrs Snapper. Hope you have a good 'un.
No inspiration today but that is par for the course for me a lately.
Zoe...watched Walking Dead. Things appear to unravelling nicely. Doing a search on t'internet it appears that there is gonna be a series 3 AND 4. How lucky are we!
Just worried that there's not gonna be room on the ole + thingy for Game of Thrones next week. What wi' True Blood, Homeland, the boys stuff and OT's MMA.
Anyways, must stop wittering on.
Maybes laters.
A.
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At 11:04 26th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Alice, the green box may have disappeared for you, but it's been here quite a bit today!
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At 11:05 26th Mar 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning one and all.
Glorious day here - although a little chillier in actuality than it looks from inside. What a wonderful day for the Snapper nuptuals - it must a reward for a life well lived :)
Had a lovely weekend, and Seth Lakeman was on fine form on Saturday - although a fairly short set clocking in at about 1hour 15mins. (I've been spoiled by stadium rock sets at 2 hrs + last year)
Talent show oldies:
Maybe This Time - Liza Minelli
Winner Takes it All - ABBA
All The Way - Frank Sinatra
Crying - Roy Orbison
Superstar - Jamelia or The Carpenters
Lucky Man - The Verve
Number 1 - Goldfrapp
Top of the Pops - The Rezillos
You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones
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At 11:07 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Morning all from a lovely sunny Shire
SING BABY SING...THE STYLISTICS
STAR ON A TV SHOW...THE STYLISTICS
AIN'T NOBODY...RUFUS & CHAKA KHAN
PSL xxx
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At 11:08 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' - Journey or GLEE
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At 11:12 26th Mar 2012, Dougal wrote:How about...............................................................................................
SHUT UPPA YOUR FACE - JOE DOLCE............................HOIB for me?
DAYDREAM BELIEVER - MONKEES
DESPERADO - EAGLES
WHO ARE YOU - THE WHO
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR - DAVID ESSEX
BEAUTIFUL NOISE - NEIL DIAMOND
DESPERATE - THE KILLERS
Dougal x..................................................................................................
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At 11:12 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:LUCK BE A LADY.....FRANK SINATRA
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At 11:16 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:#38 OT's????? I meant OH, doh!
A.
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At 11:37 26th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:Good morning all,
Well, I'm in recovery from a wonderful weekend away down on the Cornish coast. The weather was beautiful, many glasses were raised to the birthday boy and a veritable good time was had by all.
Well done to Queen Jennie for bringing the ARFO crown back to the blog.
Loved the report card on Friday, JBG, I wonder if its contents were noted!
Off now to spruce myself up for the wedding :) Sending my congratulations and very best wishes to Harry and the soon to be Mrs Snapper.
I hope everyone is getting their fair share of this lovely sunshine.
See you later
Jxx
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At 11:39 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:#39 - Flo' I have 2 kinds of Green Boxes. One that lets me type mi comment and then tells me it can't post and the one I saw earlier, where the comments box wasn't even there. Only a green box telling me that posting comments wasn't available.
Is this ever gonna get fixed?
Just wondering...
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At 11:44 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Harry has a lovely day for his wedding...I bet he is getting quite nervious now!
My chickens arrived on saturday and seem to be settling in ok, the Freddie Mc Fee took a leap at the run but all the squawking and ensuing kerfuffle frightened him away and he has been content to watch from the window since! Charlie Farley the brighter of my two cats just looked at them in their run and walked off knowing how to keep his dignity when faced with a conquering chicken!
PSL
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At 11:55 26th Mar 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Good morning Simon, team , NYM and blogpoppets. So pleased you are enjoying the sunshine. Not much to be seen here :-(
Having 'puter problems at work today, never mind any games the blog may choose to play.
Quick punt at the theme...been a long time since I got to do this. Hope I'm not too late. Don't watch "talent" shows tbh, not my cup of tea.
The Voice - John Farnham
Gonna Make You a Star - David Essex
When Will I Be Famous - Bros
Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz (I LOVED that song)
On another flight home tonight for another funeral :-( Should be able to listen and join in at the airport.
Thinking of H and almost Mrs H.
x
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At 12:03 26th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
Queen Jennie - well done on bringing the crown back to the blog!
Sorry to bring the blog down on such a lovely day, but I could do with a virtual hug -one of my gorgeous mogpoppets has to have surgery - they've found a 5cm 'mass' in her tum and have to operate on her now to see what it is - I'm so upset and worried and trying desperately not to cry as I'm at work.
Back later
T x
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At 12:13 26th Mar 2012, William wrote:Gett Off - Prince
Willy the Shake
x
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At 12:17 26th Mar 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Morning all,
DT team, DT Dude, bloggers, petpoppets and esp the nervous Harry and soon to be Mrs Snapper.
A fab sunny one here in Oxford but dang it was cold this morning on the bike...gloves on, fleece etc - all will need to be packed for the ride home.
#23 I fancy a daffodil (mini) with some grape hyacinths for a Spring Buttonhole, esp as Harry's in Wordsworth country..
#34 I try not to look at prior posts too, but I am too nosey and want to know what people have been doing over the weekend!
One thing's for sure, you have to be here at the starters gun to get a popular choice up first, but it does show we're all on the same track...
#48 don't know about H, but I have butterflies for him!
#50 Sorry to hear about your cat - hope all's well :-/
[[virtual group blog hug]]
re theme, I knew there was a reason I logged on!! erm, I tweeted STAR by Kikki Dee, plus THE BEST IS YET TO COME by Clifford T Ward.
Not a great fan of those reality shows, esp music ones, as the muso on the other end of the sofa does too much goaning!
We did stumble on the BBC4 fab pair of programmes on Saturday night about PROG rock, superb..
Mr e thought it should be a blog about the timechanging at the weekend - so he suggested I suggest 'Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think' arf arf.
See you all later....will be here at 3pm, anyways for the virtual wedding ceremony and looking forward to the virtual cucumber sandwiches!
*straightens hat, checks handbag for tissues*
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At 12:48 26th Mar 2012, Vildeen wrote:LISTEN TO ME - BUDDY HOLLY
LISTEN TO ME - THE HOLLIES
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At 12:49 26th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Afternoon All
Busy morning today - in a meeting off-site, and then catching up on emails once I got back to my desk. Far to late for mensh chasing, and anyway I couldn't better some of the excellent suggestions above! Although #34 and #52, it's not necessarily the first person to suggest a particular tune who gets the mensh, and as has been said before none of us 'own' a song - it's very much down to the team who gets the credit, and I believe that is totally random.
Tortie, so sorry to hear about your mogpoppet - Have a big virtual hug from me.
I watched The Voice on Saturday, and like Simon I thought it was quite good. Particularly like the idea that the judges don't see the contestants, so their choice is based just on what the person sounds like.
~X~
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At 12:51 26th Mar 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:#50 oh no Tortie - poor kitty - and you ((hugs))
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At 12:57 26th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Thank you for the hugs - unfortunately - she's gone. The 'mass' turned out to be a tumour, with secondaries on her liver. The vet thought it best if she didn't rescussitate her after the surgery. Sorry, can't see the keyboard properly - back tomorrow.
RIP my gorgeous girl x
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At 13:03 26th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Awww Tortie, I'm so sorry you have lost your beloved mogpoppet... big hugs XX
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At 13:03 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:#56 - Oh no :,-(
So sorry to hear that Tortie
A.
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At 13:20 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#56 :'-( really sorry Tortie xxx
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At 13:28 26th Mar 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:#56 :'( Sorry to hear that.
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At 13:36 26th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Just in and had a quick read back. Tortie, I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely girl. Sending lots of hugs to you. XXX
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At 13:40 26th Mar 2012, Johno wrote:Just a quick visit.
"D'Ya Wanna Hear My Guitar?" by The Saw Doctors.
now back to work
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At 13:46 26th Mar 2012, Malcolm Yeates wrote:Hi Simon,
How's about...
MN8 - Tuff Act To Follow
Lauryn Hill - Ex-Factor
Travis - Sing
Robbie Williams - Let Me Entertain You
Also voting for previous suggestion "Big Time" by Peter Gabriel
Thanks,
Malcolm
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At 13:50 26th Mar 2012, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Stuff the pile-up of work & stuff to stamp - Hugs to Tortie :-(
I'm a cat lover myself but it wouldn't be fair for us to have one as we are out so much. My parents have two tortie terrors.
The good news is the wedding weather in Windermere was wonderful at the weekend - I was sailing & caught the sun.
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At 13:52 26th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:So so sorry to hear your news Tortie. Sending love and hugs your way xxx
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At 14:21 26th Mar 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Best wishes for Harry and Helen on this beautiful day... but having just been invited out for afternoon tea in a friend's beautiful garden, which is more like a park, I'm sorry that I shall miss out on the blog reception... unless it's still happening when I'm home!
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At 14:28 26th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Tortie, my dear friend, I am sitting here with my Big Blue One and we are both sending you so many hugs. The vet made a sensible decision - we had the same with our boy cat a few years ago and it is really hard. I am so so sorry - you know where I am if you need a friend. Kira, Norah Jones and Rosie send you purrs and licks. I send you love.
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At 14:33 26th Mar 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:I'm still here - going home soon - not much use to anyone today!
Thank you all for the kind words - Alex, you've made me cry again, thank you for the love, purrs and licks, very much appreciated - i'll pass them on to Poppy when I get home.
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At 14:37 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:just time to take my velcro rollers out brush my hair and I'm ready for the wedding :-D
PSL x
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At 14:40 26th Mar 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#56 #68
Oh that is a shame, esp on a beautiful spring day, with Nuptials in the offing.
Let's hope the thought of those help to cheer you up.
We don't have cats, too many allergies (not me tho) and weekends away, but I always stop and encourage a cat to his his/her chin chucked - they're very giving, but independant creatures.
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At 14:55 26th Mar 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#70 Seems to me we are the only ones sitting here, tissues at the ready, MOTB outfits on - listening to Grieg (in our heads) as Mrs soon to be snapper keeps H waiting for the requisite few minutes before the appointed hour...
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At 14:58 26th Mar 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Wonder if H will be honeymooning at all tomorrow (ie day off work, shop shut etc?)
What can you do when you're your own boss!?
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At 14:59 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:hip flask....don't mind if I do ;-)
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At 15:00 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:I'm here, (waves). That darn green box keeps stopping from posting. Hankies at the ready!
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At 15:03 26th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Tissues.... check.
Hat....check.
Confetti.... check.
Glass of something fizzy....check.
Congratulations to the Snappers!!!
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At 15:22 26th Mar 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#75 I'm thinking it's probably register-signing time soon, time for some Tom Waits and Young at Heart....*sniff*
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At 15:24 26th Mar 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:Kilt on, hip-flask loaded with "something peaty & smoky", glass raised: "Congratulations to Harry & Helen!"
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At 15:30 26th Mar 2012, Jilly wrote:I'm here too but the green box is doing its best to thwart me!!!! >:(
Congratulations to the newlywed Snappers!! May you have a life full of love and laughter xxx
#76 Wasn't it Bob Dylan's Forever Young?
Jx
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At 15:41 26th Mar 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:So sorry to hear your news Tortie-cat - hugs coming your way..................
Cogratulations Mr and Mrs Snapper - raises glass of something fizzy to you ...........
QJW
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At 15:41 26th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Congratulations Mr and Mrs Snapper!!
*throws confetti high in the air*
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At 15:54 26th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Congratulations to the newlywed Snappers!!! *raises glass*
...lemonade only, as I'm still working. But I hope there will be some fizz left when I've finished - and maybe something cheesy on a stick...
~X~
PS sent Tortie a text earlier, in case anyone thinks I'm ignoring her sad news... :o(
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At 16:02 26th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I hope there's going to be a "scrammie" at this wedding. Sorry, that's north of the border speak for a "Scramble" when the groom throws money out of the car as he and the bride depart and all the children scramble (nae, fight) to pick all the loose change up.
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At 16:15 26th Mar 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:smuch excitement here too one of my hens has laid her first egg....think I'll blow it and paint it for Harry & Helen! Congratulations and cheers!!
PSL xxx
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At 16:15 26th Mar 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Congratulations Mr and Mrs Snapper!!
Have a good rest of the sunny,
LB, x
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At 16:18 26th Mar 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Hugs, Tortie. Sad news indeed on what is a bittersweet day.
Late to the party! I do hope H & the now Mrs H are having a wonderful day.
Will miss the show tonight (got my timing wrong). I blame it on he clock change ;-)
x
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At 16:31 26th Mar 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#83 Congratulation to one of the "ladies" for laying an egg :)
I'm going to be running round like a headless chicken for the next 2 to 3 hours so may miss the dancing but never the music.
Enjoy one and all and leave me some champers please. :)
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At 16:33 26th Mar 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Was teaching at 3.00 abd then in a meeting - I'm probably too late for fizz, but my thoughts are with the newly-wed Snappers.
Tortie - so sad to hear the bad news :(
Such a mixed-feelings afternoon.....
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At 16:43 26th Mar 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:#81 I knew you would message Tortie directly, like you did me when I lost the Captain. You are lovely!
#83 Congrats on the egg! Did try to put a comment on your FB pic but couldn't seem to post it. The usual button was missing. Has BAIU Matt been over to FB?
#85 Bittersweet is right, Mo.
I expect the Snappers are now enjoying their cucumber sandwiches and a glass of something. Such a lovely day for them - may they always have sunshine.
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At 16:56 26th Mar 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Afternoon All -
and what a beautiful one it is too!
Hope it's been just as beautiful for the wedding!
Need to read back ................
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At 17:01 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Mo - So sorry to hear you've got to make another sad pilgrimage home :( Safe journey though x
Tortie - So very sorry to hear your sad news (((Hugs))) We had the same thing with our beloved Border Collie a few years ago. Pets are treasured family members, and we need to grieve for them as such.
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Snapper! Lovely day for it :)
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At 17:09 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:#38 JPA - The series finale of The Walking Dead was fantastic :) It's great that it's been renewed for 2 more series, I heard (from one of the producers) that there will be 16 episodes next year, but they will be split into two 8 ep mini-series, like this year (they break in Dec - Feb) I can't wait to see David Morrissey as The Governer too, although the character is pretty brutal and unpleasant in the comic books. I'm sure DM will give him more depth though, and flesh him out well (so to speak!)
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At 17:13 26th Mar 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Hi Tortie, so sorry to hear of your loss. It's such a tough decision to make when an illness is descovered in a loved pet. xx
Congrats to the newly wed Snappers, may they have a wonderful time eating their cucumber sandwiches and the like :-)
~gill~
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At 17:22 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Well done Mo, for her pants 3 worder! ;D
Well done to me & Billie (I think) well, and everyone on the blog, for The Voice - John Farnham :))
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At 17:36 26th Mar 2012, Brandon wrote:Hello All,
Congratulations to Harry and Helen, hope you are having a wonderful day
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At 17:38 26th Mar 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:#91 - I did hear mention of a 'Governer' character but I have not got a scooby doo who it is. I do, of course, know who DM is, so I am expecting to be suitably menaced by THE GOVERNER! Perhaps I should investigate further...
Ha! Just switch on in time for David Essex.
A.
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At 17:39 26th Mar 2012, Brandon wrote:Tortie, very sorry to hear your sad news, my thoughts are with you
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At 17:42 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Well done Dougal, you got the Gonna Make You A Star - David Essex mensh :) Lots on the Bechod bench for that one too!
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At 18:04 26th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Hi All again!
Well done for menshes so far, and to Mo and Hoffs for their 3 worders. I also heard a mensh for Hoffs' Sunday name for David Essex. For the record, if I'd been playing today I would have also suggested 'You're the Voice' - I've suggested it a few times for ARFO - so I'll find myself a place on the bechod bench on that basis!
#88 Alex, what can I say? If a pal is hurting for whatever reason, I instinctively want to do or say something to comfort them. It's what I think is in common parlance known as a no-brainer...
Any of that bubbly left...?
~X~
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At 18:07 26th Mar 2012, Deebee wrote:Another mensh for Dougal - well done you!
~X~
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At 18:09 26th Mar 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Well done Hoffs (under Sunday name) for David Essex :)
A muggle mensh for It's Over - Roy Orbison, I think!
Dougal gets a double for That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain :)
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