We're Starting When?
Good Friday greetings to you all. Yes team still working today (apart from slacker Matt) and strangely we turn up an hour earlier than normal at 4pm. There's no Steve Wright today, It's Al Murray doing a show for 2 hours and then we pick up for THREE hours. We can never fit everything in anyway so this is a jolly good chance to spread our wings and (to mix metaphors) put our feet up.
So your ARF opener gets an earlier outing today but the principles are the same. No weedy opening, no soft then loud nonsense, just big and pulse-racing from the off. Thank you for your participation, though I am wondering who will be around today. Everyone seems to be off and doing other things- do pop in and tell us you're there. I used to enjoy bank holidays as it gave us new presenters with a point to prove a few shows while the big beasts were on holiday. It was your big chance! Make it count! So ridiculous amounts of work would get done and voice-overs honed to perfection as you gazed at your name in the Radio Times and hoped that someone would notice that you weren't a total idiot. I'm blogging while listening to Pick of the Pops from last Saturday (what a boon that iplayer is!)when Tony was playing the end of March1986 which was when I was first allowed onto Radio 1. I was doing a 2 week stand-in while ooh-Gary Davies was on Easter holiday and boy was that a nerve-shredding exercise. Announce the new chart on Tuesday? Are you mad? Sitting through that lunchtime Newsbeat was the longest 15 minutes of my life.
Still, it all worked out ok.
I'm off for a (Gary Davies style) easter break for a week and that search for something to keep everyone happy while the weather is rubbish. Have a great Easter but tell me your ARF choice before you disappear!
Have a great and good Friday, see you at 4.

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At 08:24 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:I'm here!!!!
Good morning to you all.
If there is only me can I have:
I WANT YOUR LOVE by TRANSVISION VAMP please?
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At 08:25 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good Morning Simon and Poppeteers.
Sorry for my absence yesterday but I took full advantage of a day off and was out and about. How lovely of Simon to mention Jilly on his blog yesterday. I'm sure she will find the right poem from all the suggestions.
Well done Alex and Mandy on new contracts ;)
Arfo today?
BAMA LAMA BAMA LOO - LITTLE RICHARD
please Simon.
Looking forward to 3 hours of DT today ;)
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At 08:32 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:As it's now clear I won't be the only one here today may I still have:
I WANT YOUR LOVE by TRANSVISION VAMP please?
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At 08:46 6th Apr 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning Harry and Shona and anyone else who knows me - beautiful, bright day here - probably chilly out there though - haven't got that far yet!
LETS TWIST AGAIN - Chubby Checker seems to fit the bill for the ARFO.
See you later
JW
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At 08:51 6th Apr 2012, Vildeen wrote:Good Morning all.
The weather at the moment here is overcast with a chill in the air but we will see what the holiday weekend brings. Just a normal working day here in but there is a bank holiday for all on Monday.
Selection for todays ARF opener (extended edition)
WHAT EVER YOU WANT - STATUS QUO
AUBERGE - CHRIS REA
Enjoy the day
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At 09:11 6th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all. I haven't been around as much as I'd planned this week but hoping to get caught up over the break. So to ARFO .... well as Easter is a holiday of rejoicing, new beginnings, spring etc:
Wonderful World - Joey Ramone
In case I don't get back (braving Stirling town centre today for shoe shopping) best wishes to all for the holiday weekend, and to Simon for the rest of the week
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At 09:11 6th Apr 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning Simon, Team, NYM and fellow blogpoppets!!
Sunny here - seedlings will be allowed out to play.
The mighty ARF? I have a hankering to hear:
METAL GURU - T-Rex
Today will be my last Drivetime with Simon at the helm - for a while anyway. Feeling sad.
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At 09:12 6th Apr 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM, absent Matt of the BAIU, and ooh-happy-bloggers ooh-happy-bloggers ooh-happy-bloggers on-the-ra-di-o
Day off for me, hurrah. And if the Beeb is paying you by the hour, does that mean you get an extra hour at double time? The cakes are on you.
So for today's ARGFO. I can think of a Good tune, which is perfect for Good Friday, and will sound so Good at the start of the show...(can you see where I'm going?)
JOHNNY BE GOOD - Chuck Berry
Enjoy yourself at 4pm. It's earlier than you think.
JBG
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At 09:18 6th Apr 2012, Phil and Jude wrote:We are not on holiday here, either! Can we have
I Love to Boogie by T-REX
Because we do!!!! :)
Phil & Jude
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At 09:19 6th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning All
Bright & Clear here but Chilly.
I don't think I've congratulated Alex & Mandy on the new contracts - so Congratulations Both!
ARFO -
Well just for a change (Ha!) I'd like to request something by FOREIGNER please - never been played as ARFO -
URGENT
JUKE BOX HERO
COLD AS ICE
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME
HEAD GAMES
HOT BLOODED
Take your pick!
Or there's always -
THE BEAT by The Look
Happy Friday All
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At 09:25 6th Apr 2012, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Morning all .. my random choon selector has picked ..
LIVIN' THE VIDA LOCA by Ricky Martin
SOME MIGHT SAY by Oasis
CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT by LeAnn Rimes
DAKOTA by The Steroephonics
Happy Easter x
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Comment number 12.
At 09:25 6th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#8 JBG - Aero Mousse saved for you as requested for whenever Lent does finish!
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At 09:27 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Good morning everyone
I hope you enjoy your break, Simon, and as it's Good Friday, how about playing....
JOHNNY B GOODE (Friday) ~ Chuck Berry
GOOD (Friday) VIBRATIONS ~ The Beach Boys
If not... one of these would be good!
BORN TO RUN ~ Bruce Springsteen
YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET ~ Bachman-Turner Overdrive
ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT ~ The Kinks
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At 09:28 6th Apr 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:Hi Simon and the crew
Missed yesterday's blog as off doing pony club mum type things as we got a chance to visit 3 day event rider Mary King and her two 2012 Olympic hopefuls Archie (Imperial Cavalier) and Tess (Kings Temptress). Mary is both delightful and a true inspiration to young riders. She even gave my daughter a pair of protective leg boots she'd used at Badminton horse trials, which my daughter can use for her horse.
Would suggest a song for the ARFO if I knew what the abbreviation meant.
Best wishes for a wonderful Easter break to all the Drivetime team, and all fellow bloggers.
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At 09:31 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Ponyclubmum... ARFO means 'All Request Friday Opener'
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At 09:34 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#8 JBG... sorry, I should have read back through previous messages before posting my ARF tune, but I'm short of time and I see that you and I have chosen the same song JOHNNY B GOODE, so is it OK to share it with you, seeing as it's Good Friday?
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At 09:37 6th Apr 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:I'm here, too!
Morning all, it is turning out to be a lovely day. Hopefully the weather wont be rubbish
this weekend, I think my poor dry garden needs some tidying up.
Is 48 Crash by Suzie Quatro loud and rousing enough for you, Simon? It would start the Easter weekend with a bang!
Happy Easter to everyone!
madchick x
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At 09:38 6th Apr 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Was a bright and lovely start in this 'ere part o' the world, but now that I have hubng my washing out...it's threatening to rain, harumph! Oh well, fingers crossed it stays dry for a bit longer.
ARFO do you say? How's about
Are you gonna go my way? - Lenny Kravitz
Maybes laters
A.
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At 09:39 6th Apr 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Thanks Shona and Billie for contract congrats. Nice week off as working so hard in my previous contract before hitting the ground running again.
Although no toon menshes for me yesterday I was tickled pink with being little miss 3 worder and Simon mentioned me after picking up his error after the confession.
Resisting a Hot X Bun til 11...will toast it I think.
Now for an EARFO I think (Easter All request etc...)
BLOCKBUSTER - Sweet.
Happy Easter to you all and Simon and the Driveteam team including slacker Matt! Don't make yourself sick with all the eggs!
Catch ya later
Mandy ;) x
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At 09:52 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Happy Easter to Simon, DT Team and lovely Blogpoppets. xx
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/7048668213_2823cfa62d.jpg
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At 10:00 6th Apr 2012, John B Good wrote:#16 Florence - no problem, happy to share. Has an ARFO ever been shared?
#12 Thanks Billie. Perhaps you could put it in one of the green or blue boxes, to keep it chilled on its way here!
Talking of Lent finishing - today or Sunday? - does that mean KatyM will made a grand reappearance?
Right, I'm off out - it's a beautifully sunny day here after yesterday's gloom. But still no rain.
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At 10:08 6th Apr 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Morning all...mass break out by the chooks, Mr Tweedy was right they do plot, they do scheme and they are organised. I blame peggy she's a rebel but once spotted on the outside I call her name open the pen she struts back in looking more like Norman Collier than errrrm Norman Collier!
ARFO....Theme from the Great Escape???
PSL xxx
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At 10:08 6th Apr 2012, John B Good wrote:Just for good measure, here are a few auggestions that have been on my list for some time. It's now or never.
NEW ORLEANS - Gillan
GOING UNDERGROUND - The Jam
REAL WILD CHILD or THE PASSENGER - Iggy Pop
COUNTRY GIRL - Primal Scream
I WISH - Stevie Wonder
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At 10:08 6th Apr 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain.
Too much love drives a mans insane.
You broke my will, oh what a thrill.
GOODNESS GRACIOUS, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! - Jerry Lee Lewis.
Wishing everyone a stonking Easter break.
Happy Days :)
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At 10:16 6th Apr 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:serious ARFO choice.
BABY LOVE THE SUPREMES be great to kick off with a "OooOooo"
or maybe a some fab sixties arm moves to
DA DOO RON RON THE CRYSTALS
or some serious mirror ball action to
CANDI STATON YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE
PSL xxx aka Mrs Tweedy pie anyone????
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Comment number 26.
At 10:18 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Things seem to be moving fairly slowly this morning so is it time for a #FF/#FMR music recommendation of the week?
I discovered this guy totally by accident while playing random tracks on Sp*tify. After two or three boring ones, this came along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N7H64IrfGY
Dandelion Wine by Gregory Alan Isakov, from the long playing record “This Empty Northern Hemisphere”. I found two other albums on my ‘music-streaming-app-of-choice’ and I’ve been playing them all week.
I think this might be one for Suzieeeeeee.
What do you think?
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At 10:20 6th Apr 2012, Dougal wrote:Good Friday Morning to one and all......................I'm still here...........we are having a Dorothy Easter weekend.............................................................
ARFO this week...... some of my favourites...........nothing fancy........just good toe tapping tunes......................................................................................
SWEET HOME ALABAMA - LYNYRD SKYNYRD
REBEL REBEL - DAVID BOWIE
SWEET CHILD OF MINE - GUNS N ROSES
WITHOUT LOVE - DOOBIE BROTHERS...............for Mr D x
or maybe.................................just for good measure..................................
STAY WITH ME - THE FACES
Time for Hot Cross Buns..............................................................................
Enjoy yourselves..........
Dougal x......................................................................................................
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At 10:25 6th Apr 2012, Dougal wrote:oh.........forgot to add........................................................................
BLACK BETTY - RAM JAM
Dougal x.......................................................................................................
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Comment number 29.
At 10:30 6th Apr 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:#26 HtS, definitely someone I'll be looking up. Kids not impressed tho'. Told em' to keep it down so I could hear, hehehe!
A.
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Comment number 30.
At 10:39 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#29 Kids? What do they know? :0)
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At 10:45 6th Apr 2012, Ken wrote:Morning all
Talking of "Sweet Home Alabama", someone played a song on the wireless this week which seems to be about singing "Sweet Hoime Alabama" all summer long and seems to sample it as well. What's that all about?
MY ARFO suggestionh
BLUE ON BLACK - KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
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Comment number 32.
At 10:45 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Autumn Gale, I too will be in Stirling town centre. If we'd been more organised, we could have arranged a mini blog meet. I shall venutre into the shoe shops and shout AUTUMN GALE to see if you are around. Teehee. X
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Comment number 33.
At 10:55 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#31 Ken, that would be Kid Rock's "All Summer Long".
And isn't the opening riff exactly the same as Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London"?
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At 10:55 6th Apr 2012, Brandon wrote:Good Morning All,
ARFO suugestion
'Start Me Up' The Rolling Stones
or
'Dignity' Deacon Blue
Happy Easter to everybody
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Comment number 35.
At 10:56 6th Apr 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
I didn't think I'd have chance to pop on to the blog today, but I think I've got time for a quickie...
I've already eaten a Creme egg & Caramel egg for my breakfast, so I'm getting into the spirit of things ;) I have also been scoffing some Easter eggs that my twins were given, but in my defence, twin one only likes mini eggs (in the proper packaging, not the purple bag they come in with the egg! Autism, eh?) And twin two only likes plain chocolate... On Jaffa cakes!
It seems to be quite nice weather today (now I've probably doomed it) hopefully we'll have more of the same, over the holidays at least.
Happy Easter one and all :)
JBG - I believe an AFRO for Alice Cooper's School's Out was once shared by quite a few folks, so it can be done :)
I would like to hear...
AND SHE WAS - TALKING HEADS
BFN xxx
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At 11:01 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:PSL, laughing at your chooks trying to make an escape again like something from Chicken Run ;)
My dog poppet 2 is not a happy Easter bunny this morning as he had to endure a bath. Not a pleasurable experience for all concerned. Water everywhere, stressed little yelping, filthy bath that I have just spent the last half hour cleaning. Anyhoo, he is now clean enough for me to book him into the groomers for a hair cut (and another bath!). Little soldier.
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At 11:01 6th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Easter greetings all !
Rather chilly and cloudy here in Wigan today.
Can I suggest for the ARFO VERONICA - ELVIS COSTELLO, an appropriate name for Good Friday walkers everywhere, and my darling cherubs confirmation name. Aside from that, a cracking good tune.
Happy travels all,
~gill~
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Comment number 38.
At 11:06 6th Apr 2012, lord gazza wrote:hi all
arfo ROCK THE CASBAH-THE CLASH
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At 11:07 6th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Shona- I'll be the one in the pink coat screaming! Shoe-shopping for myself is one thing. Going with my 74 year old aunt who, on the one hand tells me "comfort is everything" and on the other is horrified by anything priced at £25 or more ..... Frustration beckons (I've already got some wine in the fridge and plans to retreat to my room by 4.00pm!)
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At 11:09 6th Apr 2012, Just Plain Alice wrote:At 11:07 6th Apr 2012, You wrote:
#30, Kids think they are getting me bcak by playing their music off Y**t*be. Not telling 'em that I am actually liking Party Rockin (can't put the group's name cos its a profanity apparently), Katy Perry and Labrinth, hehehe! Oh, apparently this ones DJ Fresh. Good beat, lol.
A.
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Comment number 41.
At 11:12 6th Apr 2012, Ken wrote:#33 Harry, yes I think you're spot on with that.
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Comment number 42.
At 11:13 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Autumn Gale, I'll be in a beige raincoat and red scarf. I'll look out for someone in a pink coat having a tantrum. Tee hee. X
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At 11:50 6th Apr 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:#39 #42
lurve shoe shopping, my lovely mum always says you should buy your shoes to fit your feet not your face! Nah a little discomfort is worth a racy pair of shoes in my book ;-D
PSL x
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Comment number 44.
At 11:54 6th Apr 2012, Surfergirl wrote:Morning (just) all and wishing all a happy egg fest this weekend. Back from the ELH shop in search of cutprice eggs, buns (gluten free) and anything the kind lady saw fit to reduce for the likes of us hanging around the bargain counter of reductions shoppers. Got a Thai curry so happy now...
Home to a seagull splattered car and there's a water hose pipe ban- anyone got suggestions for POOP FREE CARS? That could be a 3worder Friday post. As for a glorious 3 hour ARF, trust most have travelled and reached their chosen destinations by now- any gutsy (but not spilling out) Led Zep would do so nicely Mr Mayo (ps saw a squashed cat on road home- didn't look very happy is that someone's confession?) Paws for thought...... peace and love to all bloggers still here and everywhere else and sending thoughts to Jilly on way to New Zealand
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At 12:00 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#43 LOL PSL. Afraid I can't do racey shoes. Mostly, mine are made in the boat yard or if I can't get the shoes to fit, I try on the boxes instead ;)
#44 LOL at your 3 worder ;)
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At 12:11 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I'm off to do a bit of retail therapy keeping my eyes peeled for someone in a pink coat tearing their hair out;)
Catch you later.
Shona X
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Comment number 47.
At 13:03 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Simon's tweeted conditions for the ARFO:
Pop/rock/soul/funk? ......... I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp? Yes
Fast? ......... I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp? Yes
Loud? ......... I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp? Yes
A hit? ......... I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp? Yes
Still good? ......... I Want Your Love by Transvision Vamp? Yes
I think it's a winner :0D
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Comment number 48.
At 13:17 6th Apr 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good ARGFternoon Each!
Why not promote
'Half A Boy And Half A Man' by Nick Lowe
from it's usual position of 'bed' music, and give it the glory of the ARGF opening tune, as I think befits?
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Comment number 49.
At 13:31 6th Apr 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good afternoon everyone out there.
The weather is absolutely glorious again - a good to be alive day, as Harry would say.
For the moment I have been tasked with 'playing' with the computer to see if the fault can be sourced and sorted. At the moment am using the replacement and it is brilliant, no delays at all. It makes the old computer seem even more snail-like.
Hopefully it will convince the Mr that we need an update.
Don't want to spend too long in here though, as it looks very tempting out of the window.
JW
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At 13:52 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I saw a lot of pink coats but none that fitted the bill for Autumn Gale. Unless of course that was you and your aunt on the bungee jumping thing in the Thistle Centre???
Hope you liked the skirl of the pipes that was laid on for you too Autumn Gale.
After a quick look for you I took myself off to the other end of town for a quick vitimin fix of 6 minutes on a sun bed. They only had standing up ones available so not wanting to wait, I agreed to that.
Just as I was enjoying the rays (not so the music), my foot accidently touched something on the floor. To my horror, I looked down to see that it was in fact the biggest insect I have ever seen. Long spindly legs and 2 great big lumpy body parts. I screamed and fell backwards out of the door in a frantic bid to scramble about for my glasses to see what horror lay before me...............................
The previous customer had left their goggles lying on the floor.
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At 14:00 6th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:No shoes purchased but have persuaded Aunt to head home on the bus while I have a leisurely look round ie. sit and have a coffee and well deserved treat before I walk back. It sounds as though some bloggers are getting much more pleasant weather than the driech day we're having in central Scotland.
PSL - I hope all the chickens are now returned and suitably chastised!
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At 14:04 6th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:#50 oh Shona! That did make me giggle! The bungee was tempting......The pipes were great. Just heading up the road now with only 1 small purchase, so I've done quite well.
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At 14:09 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#51 Shame we didn't bump into one another as we could have had a coffee. I'll look out my window to see if you pass by as I live fairly close to the town centre and up the road may be the way I walk too ;)
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At 14:11 6th Apr 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Good afternoon all
Just thought I'd poop in and wish everyone a very Happy Easter - enjoy your break Simon, and anyone else who's going away.
'See' you all on Tuesday.
Tortie x
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At 14:12 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#51 Let me know if you pass a police station
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At 14:33 6th Apr 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:I'm here! Twas away yesterday in the BIG capital city taking fresh baked hot cross buns and farm shop tomatoes and to friends and to see some I had not seen for ages at their swanky hotel in London. Our boy is home Sunday from his big ski trip and our little family triad back to normal state of being.
ARF:
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin
Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
Holiday - Greenday
Have a terrific weekend & week everyone and will miss DT with the usual gang.
LB,x
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At 15:56 6th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:#55 Shona - we really are close - I must have walked past your front door! My Aunt & Uncle live near the German supermarket about half a mile further on from the police station. What a co-incidence!
I'm taking Simon starting an hour earlier to mean that 'wine o'clock' is also an hour earlier. Pink, fizzy, Spanish stuff for a change. Anyone fancy joining me?
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Comment number 58.
At 16:05 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#57 Autumn Gale you are 2 minutes away from me. If you fancy a coffee tomorrow we can arrange that. X Bottoms up! Cheers!!
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Comment number 59.
At 16:08 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:What? Spirit of Radio, AGAIN????
I thought the Director General had authorised the purchase of another compilation CD?
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At 16:12 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#59 I missed that Harry. Is no one phoning in then?
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Comment number 61.
At 16:14 6th Apr 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:exactly Harry.....if that's where todays bar has been set then I'm over....over to my i-pod
PSL
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Comment number 62.
At 16:18 6th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:#59 Shona, it wasn't a blogger so must have come from twitter or Facecloth.
That's four times each for Rush - Spirit of Radio, Who - Won't Get Fooled Again, and Slade - Cum on Feel the Noize.
Admittedly, when Simon tweeted the conditions for selecting the ARFO he didn't say that it had to be novel.
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Comment number 63.
At 16:20 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#62 LOL Yeah, it's always a bit of a let down.
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At 16:22 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#59 Harry and #61 Posh Soul Lady... DOUBLE EXACTLY!!! I thought Simon said 'make it count' and maybe he meant to make sure it's an ARF that's been on several times before rather than trying to think of something different!!!
I'm off down to the beach with the dogs as it sounds like it's going to be another show of Queen, Tom Jones, Queen, ELO, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Queen etc etc etc!!!
Have a nice evening if anyone is still listening!!! xx
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At 16:26 6th Apr 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:No disrespect to Simon, as he possibly doesn't choose the tunes, (?) but Friday Drivetimes are getting like Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs... one compilation ARF CD played in a slightly different order each time it's aired!!! ;o)
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Comment number 66.
At 17:54 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I thought the music was getting progressivley better........
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Comment number 67.
At 17:59 6th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Evening All
I've read back - what a disappointing ARFO!
#62 Harry - only 4 times? Seems like many more!
#51-#58 - Shona & AG - You must already know one another? Aren't you both in Education in Stirling? Are you going to arrange a meet? Actually, we have a saying here "What a nice idea! Let's not spoil it by actually doing it!" Ha!
#50 Shona - I laughed!
#44 Surfergirl - thought your 3 worder was funny. Don't know if you intended your ps to be funny - I didn't think it was. There are lots of cat lovers here. I, for one, don't like jokes such as "squashed cat - didn't look very happy".
Loved hearing OutKast!
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Comment number 68.
At 18:03 6th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Evening all,
anyone else having fish for tea?
~gill~
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Comment number 69.
At 18:22 6th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Hi Gill - how are you?
No. Fish last night - Smoked Haddock - cooked in milk with bay leaves and sliced mushrooms - served "on a bed of spinach" with a Jacket Spud and the lovely milky sauce.
Tonight it's Homemade Asparagus Quiche (from the freezer) with green salad and Homemade Pot. Wedgees.
What fish are you having?
I LOVE a post with food in it!
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At 18:39 6th Apr 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Me too Billie, and tarragon chicken roasting in the oven for us.
I think today's Friday DT show is on par.
We are rocking here in the kitchen.
LB, x
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At 19:00 6th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#67 Billie, I think we are both in Education but not in the same place. Loved hearing Outkast too! X
Highlights of the show for me tonight were Simon "encouraging" a proposal from Mark to Jo in order to play Brown Eyed Girl ;)
And the young lad who asked for The Boys Are Back in Town by Skinny Lizzie. LOL
I always think the ARF is a cheery show - sometimes get disappointed with the ARFO but like hearing Simon talking to everyone and hearing their stories. I hope the couple who were running out fuel in the Highlands made it :~
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At 21:14 6th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#70 - LilacBlue – Tell me more about Tarragon Chicken!
Actually, this gives me the opportunity to remedy something which I regret – and it refers to you.
You need to read back to the afternoon of 8th. March – everybody is entitled to their own opinion – but this is an example of how individual opinions which, when joined together, become VILE – and my regret is – that I should have sided with you.
I should have spoken out in agreement with you .
So – apologies to you.
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At 21:51 6th Apr 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Florence, I'm confused #64 & #13 ;-)
Hope everyone is having a great Easter. As predicted my time is not my own but I am having a good timing catching up.
x
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At 08:52 7th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Morning Troops
Miserable weather here. Hope it picks up for tomorrow to go Easter egg rolling. I'll be decorating all the eggs tonight ;)
Have a lovely day everyone. Does anyone have another contact for Autumn Gale?
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At 09:15 7th Apr 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning everyone - bit grey and can't make it's mind up yet. I think it rained overnight, but not much.
Not doing much today. Hope everyone has a good Easter.
JW
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At 09:28 7th Apr 2012, Ken wrote:Morning all
An Easter gift from the leader who tweated this link this morning. Well worth a listen.
https://soundcloud.com/lukesitalsingh/sets/luke-sital-singh
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At 09:35 7th Apr 2012, Ken wrote:He tweeted the link as well :-)
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At 09:41 7th Apr 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Overcast and damp here but there is the promise of a little sun later.
#72 Billie, Tarragon Chicken in our house is quite simple:
Take a lump of butter and mash up with some fresh tarragon (French is best). Lift the skin from a chicken, but don't remove, and stuff the butter/tarragon mix in the gap between the skin and the flesh. Roast as usual and your chicken will have the delicate flavour of aniseed.
Also works well with rosemary.
Might be back later.
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At 13:07 7th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Enjoying POTP's 1967 with Tony.
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At 13:19 7th Apr 2012, Alex_Girl wrote:Yay! Shona's mensh by Tony!!
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At 13:19 7th Apr 2012, lord gazza wrote:shony got a mention from her toyboy making easters eggs of him lol
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At 16:15 7th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good old Uncle Tony! X
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At 18:05 7th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Afternoon All
What started out as a coldish greyish morning has turned into a very pleasant springlike afternoon. We've been out for an early doors curry at our fave place. Ordered far too much food - again - and couldn't finish it - again! Probably won't eat again until tomorrow!
#78 Harry - Thanks for that. We use that method with a lemony garlicky butter but have never done it with tarragon. Shall give it a go.
Mr. Mayo has written an article in today's Times -
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/competitions/article3374607.ece
I enjoyed it.
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At 23:20 7th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:We have just watched The Most Marvellous Thing. It was originally televised last Easter when it went out live over three days.
It was Thought Provoking, Awe Inspiring, Heart Rending. I could “big this up” even more - but instead I would just suggest that you watch it -
“Passion in Port Talbot: It Has Begun” BBC 1.
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At 23:40 7th Apr 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Shona! Just seen last post. Am now back 'south of the border' - tonight in Lancs and then Cheshire fur 3 days before heading back to Northants. I'll be back in Stirling soon enough, so will let you know - we should definitely meet up!
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At 00:26 8th Apr 2012, lord gazza wrote:its raining here in northants
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At 07:30 8th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#85 Ah too bad for a meet this time Mrs Jet Setter. Let me know when you're back again and we'll sort something out. X
Happy Easter Poppeteers!!!
Had friends round last night who we've not seen in 7 months so Christmas, Birthday and Easter prezzies were shared round. Took my mind off Alan and Mel not being on the radio.
Started a good book yesterday called "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend" by Matthew Green. For those who enjoyed "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time"................. You'll enjoy this read too.
Despite decorating all the eggs yesterday, the weather doesn't look too good to go rolling them anywhere ;(
Enjoy whatever you are doing today ;)
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At 08:05 8th Apr 2012, Surfergirl wrote:Morning all
Billie no my ps was not intended to be funny - I hate seeing anything
in an accident on the road- I realised that yourself and others are feline friends= incidentally I've stopped eating meat, just fish now as can't bear to think of killing mammals for us to eat... Anyway offence was not intended.
Regarding Passion plays, think BBC3 has the Port Talbot one on later with M Sheen's version
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At 13:54 8th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:A happy and holy easter to everyone!
The choc-a-thon has began, I was very good though as I waited till after mass. Unlike cherubs friend who turned up covered in the remains of the egg she'd eaten in the car. Such fun :-)
Take care all, and dont eat it all in one place.
~gill~
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At 16:48 8th Apr 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:LOL Gill, errrrr, what about post 63 from y'day?
Dont worry, your secrets safe, I'll not breathe a word ;) Ps, thanks for the GF tip about Easter eggs, I have one waiting at home for me, from my very thoughtful sister. I hope you were lucky enough to get one too, although I do see that there are several on the market that are GF (gluten free) without going down the realms of paying the extortionate price that some of these 'specialist' products can attract.
For anyone that hasn't see the Hugo film that was being raved about not so long ago, it is now out on DVD. Its on the 'to do' list, as I dont think there's much else on , but wait to be corrected.
Welcome back to Katymaty.
Happy days :)
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At 16:53 8th Apr 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:'Yesterday' being Thursday obviously ;)
Is it Friday yet?
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At 20:13 8th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:LOL Sal, errr yeah about that.
Cherub n hubbs bought me a lovely chocolate bunny before I 'fell off the wagon' so to say (which was about 10 days ago). Of course those of us with 'limited diets' should frankly be exempt from such things. (thats my excuse and im sticking to it!)
~gill~
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At 20:19 8th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:I guess to make matters worse the comendeered eggs where not even destined for a member of the family, they were intended for cherubs best friend (the one who turned up at church covered in choc) and her brother. Replacements were of course purchased but not before I had been shamed by the discovery (by cherub) of the empty egg box in the bin. Thankfully she saw the funny side.
~gill~
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At 21:21 8th Apr 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Cover your tracks better next time eh Gill ;)
Anyone else got anything they'd like to own up to while we're in confessing mode?
Simon has mentioned something about a 'belt bulge' (his words not mine!) on the Drivetime Facebook page, for those of you that dont have Facebook?
Happy Days :)
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At 21:46 8th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I've only had a wee chocolate bunny tonight. So small, 2 chomps and it disappeared.
*loosens belt nonetheless*
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At 21:56 8th Apr 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#90, Sal, is Katy due back tomorrow?
*excited for hats and scarves*
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At 22:55 8th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:and then there was 97
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At 22:59 8th Apr 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Cherub just frightened the living daylights out of hubbs. I was in the kitchen making a drink and he was standing in the doorway talking to me, when unbeknown to him she walked up behind him and said "Dad, my yawn is stuck and I can't get to sleep". He jummped a mile :-) She's gonna sleep late tomorrow.
Hope your all well this evening, sleep well poppets.
~gill~
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At 23:08 8th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Well, well, well, well, well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjkNH2mfSK0
Actually - that has no pertinence/relevance to this post at all - except that I’ve just Kbded the wonderful song and then found it on YT!
Well, well, well, well, well!
What a delicious supper can be made if you roast some Pork Shoulder with the usual Roast Spuds & Parsnips - then add Roasted Onions and Bramley Apples and make your sauce with Cider!
Well, well, well, well, well!
We’ve had a lovely couple of days not doing very much. Hope everyone is fineanddandy.
Well, well, well, well, well!
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At 23:12 8th Apr 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'll probably miss the #100 -
Well, well, well, well, well!
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