Better what?
Late blog due to meetings and wandering around child 2's final year art show. I missed this due to radio commitments of course but needed to see it before it was taken down and everything disappeared into parent's attics and cupboards. Once your kid's art starts leaving the fridge and has to be displayed in an architecture park, your artistic criticism is limited in its usefulness. But it was, nevertheless, brilliant and will be urging The Culture Show to visit immediately.
It is a fascinating, thrilling and still depressing moment when you realise you can't really help with homework anymore. Sure you can generally advise, but actually help whilst knowing the answer is something else altogether. And I was rubbish at art at school so my adult life has been spent (amongst other things) catching up with those who weren't. I used to walk into the National Gallery once a week, select 2 paintings, learn about them, buy the postcards and...put them on the fridge. So the refrigerator is still the best place to display masterpieces after all.
Today it is Nigel's turn again and he has another piece of Indian superfood for us. He cooked from Gurpareet Bains' last cookbook and I use it all the time (huge exaggeration) at home so this will be something to look forward to.
And songs please. Now Team GB have unveiled their motto for the Olympics which is 'Better Never Stops'. Hmmm. Really, really not sure about that. Incorrect, poor grammar, confusing in my opinion. So tunes please with BETTER MOTTOS THAN TEAM GB. Any song title that might be an improvement on 'better never stops' is welcome. Over to you, there is no consultancy fee.
Have a sweet and gorgeous Thursday, see you after 5

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At 10:40 21st Jun 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Tardy Tardy Tardy !!!!
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At 10:42 21st Jun 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:OOh a chance for some gluten free food if its Indian then?
Off to Taunton for the day now. Happy choon choosing everyone :)
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At 10:43 21st Jun 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:Already tweeted a couple (which I won't repeat here). I'll add:
HOT CHOCOLATE - Every One's a Winner
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At 10:43 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Simon, did
A motto for you, Simon.... BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
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At 10:43 21st Jun 2012, Gill withagee wrote:DON'T STOP BELIEVING - JOURNEY
DON'T STOP ME NOW - QUEEN
REACH - S CLUB
I HAVE A DREAM - ABBA
(yeah weve been here before)
~gill~
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At 10:44 21st Jun 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again –
Song suggestions –
ENJOY YOURSELF – IT’S LATER THAN YOU THINK – Louis Prima or Prince Buster (Ha!)
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ - Journey
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP – Argent
WE ALL STAND TOGETHER – Macca & Frog Chorus
THE DRUGS DON’T WORK – Verve
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At 10:45 21st Jun 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Good morning again,
Choons that I would like to throw in the mix:
HIGHER GROUND - UB40
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD - TEARS FOR FEARS
LET'S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER - STYLISTICS
GET READY - TEMPTATIONS
THE RACE IS ON - DAVE EDMUNDS
madchick x
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At 10:46 21st Jun 2012, Jilly wrote:Ah there you are! Good morning Simon, team, NYM and poppets,
A nice wide theme today. I think the NYM will be overrun with choices....
KEEP THE FAITH - BON JOVI
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT - THE EAGLES
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' - JOURNEY
AIN'T NO STOPPING US NOW - MCFADDEN AND WHITEHEAD
I'M A BELIEVER - THE MONKEES
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL - ABBA
US AGAINST THE WORLD - COLDPLAY
GOTTA GET THRU THIS - DANIEL BEDINGFIELD
Happy Thursday!
Jx
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At 10:46 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#4.... Simon did .......? I was going to ask him if his mum gave him an excuse letter then changed my mind but didn't delete.....
Motto songs.... will any of these do?
DON'T GIVE UP ~ Peter Gabriel
ALL THINGS MUST PASS ~ George Harrison
DON'T PANIC ~ Coldplay
KEEP IT SIMPLE ~ Van Morrison
DO YOUR BEST AND DON'T WORRY ~ Morrissey
THE SHOW MUST GO ON ~ Leo Sayer
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At 10:46 21st Jun 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Lets have a G/F yum yum yum yum :-)
~gill~
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At 10:47 21st Jun 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:TUBTHUMPING – I GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT I GET UP AGAIN - Chumbawamba
IT’S GETTING BETTER – Mama Cass
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER – D Ream
GETTING BETTER - Beatles
SIT DOWN - James
NEVER FORGET - ╪ (Wah!)
YOU CAN IT IF YOU REALLY WANT - Jimmy Cliff
LOSE YOURSELF (ONE SHOT) – Eminem
THE BEST IS YET TO COME – Clifford T Ward
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At 10:48 21st Jun 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:A few inspirational songs today, especially as my Olympic tickets have arrived - Greenwich 2nd August here I come!.
Thanks for the mention last night -haven't had a song choice for ages! Makes my long commute home so much more fun.
Anything in possible - Will Young
Dreams - Gabrielle
Fields of Gold - Sting
Going for Gold - Shed 7
Greatest Day - Take That
Life's what u make it - Talk Talk
Live to Tell - Madonna
LOndon Calling - The Clash
Step on- Happy Mondays
The winner takes it all - Abba
Welcome to the 'vela drome' - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
You win again - Bee Gees
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At 10:49 21st Jun 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Hey no fair Madchick, you got Italics.
Ooooo look, so have I !!
(me like new toy)
~gill~
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At 10:50 21st Jun 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Who's going to tell Gill? ;)
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At 10:51 21st Jun 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#11 - Doh! Missed out "GET" in Jimmy Cliff
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At 10:51 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:BETTER BY FAR ~ Long John Baldry
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER ~ D-Ream
BELIEVE ~ Cher
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ~ The Bee Gees
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At 10:52 21st Jun 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'You Can't Always Get What You Want.....' Rolling Stones
Have a good day everybody
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At 10:53 21st Jun 2012, Gill withagee wrote:STOP PRESS fancy writing fool deleats characters by mistake. I blame the rain. Where has my lovely sunshine gone? Somebody send out a searchparty!
~gill~
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At 10:56 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:LET'S STAY TOGETHER ~ Al Green
LET'S STAY TOGETHER ~ Tina Turner
STAY ~ The Hollies
PLEASE STAY ~ The Crying Shames
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At 10:56 21st Jun 2012, loveoneanother wrote:I WON'T LET YOU DOWN by PH.D
SPREAD A LITTLE HAPPINESS by STING
PICK YOURSELF UP by FRED ASTAIRE
WALK DON'T RUN by THE VENTURES
KEEP YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL by ANNIE LENNOX
KEEP ON KEEPING ON by CURTIS MAYFIELD
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At 10:59 21st Jun 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:THE BEATLES - Don't Pass Me By
THE FARM - All Together Now
THE BEATLES - All Together Now
BACHMANN TURNER OVERDRIVE - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
DAVID BOWIE - Heroes
PAUL McCARTNEY & THE FROG CHORUS - We All Stand Together? Maybe not...
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At 10:59 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Especially for Gill Withagee
https://www.basketsbysunshine.net/images/dancing_sun.gif
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At 11:00 21st Jun 2012, Jilly wrote:A few more ...
I SHALL OVERCOME - HARD FI
(SOMETHING INSIDE) SO STRONG - LABI SIFFRE
WHATEVER IT TAKES - LIFEHOUSE
BE THE ONE - HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH
DREAM ON - AEROSMITH
Jx
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At 11:01 21st Jun 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:DON'T GIVE UP ON US - David Soul
I WON'T LET YOU DOWN AGAIN - Jim Diamond
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At 11:09 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:The sun is out, just in time for my dog walk... must be the dull at 7 fine by 11 thing!
I'll borrow Gill's sun... https://www.basketsbysunshine.net/images/dancing_sun.gif
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At 11:09 21st Jun 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:I BELIEVE - Frankie Laine
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At 11:12 21st Jun 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:Good morning, everyone!
Busy morning - work getting in the way again :(
No oldies from me today. Brain buzzing with work stuff.
I seem to recall we did Olympic mottos a few months ago, when it was 'revealed'.(?)
Off to the coffee machine...
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At 11:14 21st Jun 2012, Ken wrote:Morning all
How about.....
KEEP ON BELIEVING - GRAND PRIX
Wonder when that was last played on the wireless?
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At 11:17 21st Jun 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Oh, I have one:
We Are the Champions - Queen
Morning 8 and best one yet.
Thanks so much for the well wishes,
LB, x
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At 11:18 21st Jun 2012, amelia wrote:Morning everyone
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Death or Glory – The Clash
All We Have Is Now – Flaming Lips
Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly - Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Don’t Marry Her – The Beautiful South
Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Stop Whispering – Radiohead
Get Together – Nick Drake
Countin’ On a Miracle – Bruce Springsteen
Don’t Look Back – Teenage Fanclub
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At 11:20 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Happy Thursdays All Round and Hello Simon & yer wonderful Driveteam
I'm pleased it's a later blog - feeling very waspish earlier - had to vent in twitter [a phrase that would never have been uttered 6 years ago] .. none too sure I've expunged the mood though
Am already impressed by:
• the long lists of never-before-heard MotivationalMottoTunes - seem to remember getting a mensh for The Drugs Don't Work last time round [Feb?]
• Chickster - I'll see your italics and raise you bullet points ..
• The Driver's new name. As Shakespeare said .. ""a fellow of infinite jest .." Welcome to the blog Sir Cumference
:^D
Jilly and Suziee - and Deebee/Mo - all holidaying shortly. Just have a really really good time
xxx
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At 11:20 21st Jun 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Blogging from client rather than 4S today, in a bottleneck period I state due to the fact that IT had to shut everyone down to do routine maintenance ( that old chestnut!)
Well done on blog menshes last night and to OSM's too ( thank you to Deebee on clarification of this term!!)
Thank you Simon for mine also, can't beat a bit of Tom!!!
Yep silly motto and also the silly mascot too...looks like a peanut with a big eye at the front!
1. FREE YOUR MIND - En Vogue
2. THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER - D Ream
3. TOGETHER FOREVER - Rick Astley
4. WINNER TAKES IT ALL - Abba
5. COME TOGETHER - Beatles
6. HAPPY TOGETHER - The Turtles
7. WORLD IN MOTION - New Order
8. ALL AROUND THE WORLD - Lisa Stansfield
9. ALL TOGETHER NOW - The Farm
10. ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE - Monty Python
Have a lovely day and hope not too grotty where you are.
Laters
Mandy ;)
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At 11:21 21st Jun 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:Team GB:
YOUNG GUNS (GO FOR IT) - Wham!
or
WONDERFUL WORLD, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE - Jimmy Cliff
or
ONE VISION - Queen
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At 11:26 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:TORTIE ... you might like to see m'post #72 - June 14th blog - 'Sing Lofty'
We are not worthy x
LOL
:^D
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At 11:29 21st Jun 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:As it it didn't make the cut yesterday can we have Wendy's
THE POWER OF ORANGE KNICKERS - Tori Amos
Surely that would be a motto to strike fear into any nation?
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At 11:30 21st Jun 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
'Passable' by The Fall
'It's OK' by Cee Lo Green
'Lets Work Together' by Canned Heat
'It's Getting Better' by Mama Cass
'Rise' by Public Image Ltd
'Supreme' by Robbie Williams
'Great Expectations' by The Gaslight Anthem
ỐỒ
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At 11:34 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Good morning (again) Simon, Team, Sir Tel & Blogpoppets!
Sorry to hear the weather has turned over there. It's quite nice over here.
BECASUE WE CAN - FATBOY SLIM
DON'T GIVE UP - KATE BUSH & PETER GABRIEL
DON'T STOP - FLEETWOOD MAC
I'M A BELIEVER - THE MONKEES
BELIEVE - CHER
ONE VISION - QUEEN
PLAY THE GAME - QUEEN
RESPECT YOURSELF - ROBERT PALMER (2 days in a row for this one)
SEARCH FOR THE HERO - M PEOPLE
Hope the meetings & wanderings were worthwhile, Simon.
x
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At 11:35 21st Jun 2012, Brandon wrote:'Cool For Cats' Squeeze
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At 11:35 21st Jun 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:*proud mum alert*
Son has just called with his final University result ... a solid 2:1 ! (as opposed to a liquid or gaseous one???)
Off to puff up my feathers!! ;-)
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At 11:35 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Weather is improving - I do believe there is some blue sky up there.
I feel as inspired as the motto writers - nothing original is leaping to my fingers.
Just because I like it................
KEEP ON (RUNNING) - SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
JW
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At 11:36 21st Jun 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:There's another sporting classic from 1982 that fits the bill:
THIS TIME (WE'LL GET IT RIGHT) - England World Cup Squad ( a number 2 chart sensation pop pickers)
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At 11:42 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Congratulations to all those proud mums, dads etc. My nephew and his girlfriend both received 2:1's last week in their degree course in garden design, horticulture etc. Very proud of them too!
JW
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At 11:46 21st Jun 2012, Jamie Kirk wrote:How about:
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING - BILLY OCEAN
KEEP ON RUNNING - SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL - ABBA
GOLD - SPANDAU BALLET
MAYBE THIS TIME - LIZA MINNELLI
THE DRUGS DON'T WORK - THE VERVE
DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH (medals!) - MICHAEL JACKSON
Jamie, 18, Manchester :)
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At 11:47 21st Jun 2012, Fenners wrote:A few from me (some already mentioned):
Journey - Don't Stop Believing
Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell
Mark Knopfler - Boom Like That
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
Queen - Ride The Wild Wind
Elton John - Rocket Man (for the track events)
The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
Supertramp - You Win, I Lose (for the pessimists)
Billy Joel - The River Of Dreams.
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At 11:48 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#MotivationalMottos Choons
At the risk of exposing my Indie-loving credentials - I shall try a few different ones ...
AN END HAS A START - EDITORS ' .. pull something good from the ashes .. '
GOLDEN SKANS - KLAXONS ' .. all plans are golden in your hands .. '
UNDERDOG - KASABIAN ' .. seems like it's time to begin .. '
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At 11:48 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Was it Gill who was looking for herb ideas? There is an article in July edition of Gardener's World with lots of information on different herbs - haven't read it yet but it looks interesting. May be some help...........
JW
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At 11:49 21st Jun 2012, Brandon wrote:'Thin Line Between Love and Hate' The Pretenders
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At 11:52 21st Jun 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#42 Thank you, Jennie. Congratulations to your nephew and his girlfriend. My son has just completed a 4 year Masters course in Mechanical Engineering.
#43 Jamie, for a young 'un you pick some good choons. However, don't expect us all to follow suit stating our ages at the bottom of posts, though! ;-)
madchick (18 a distant memory away!)
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At 11:54 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#MotivationalMottos Choons
70s hippychick days - ah ...
CARRY ON - CROSBY STILLS NASH & YOUNG
CAN'T KEEP IT N - CAT STEVENS
BRING IT ON HOME - LED ZEPPELIN
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At 11:56 21st Jun 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:#39 congratulations to son-of-madchickster and also to madchickster for rearing a clever cloggs. :)
Pre-lunch coffee machine visit...
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At 11:56 21st Jun 2012, Jamie Kirk wrote:#48 Thanks madchick, I must admit it was a shameless ploy to get my name read out on air. Thought the fact that I'm 18 and listen to Radio 2 might be of note ;)
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At 11:58 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:I'm going to make one more suggestion and then run for the hills....................
EVERY LOSER WINS - NICK BERRY (HOIB?)
JW
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At 11:58 21st Jun 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning (just!) Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
No choon choosing for me today. I'm as excited as an excited thing on it's birthday... by the time DT is on I will be on a train to Gatwick, en route to the land of the midnight sun...! And it all started on this lovely blog!
:o))
#29 Great news, Lilac Blue. And here's hoping morning 9 will be better still!
#39 Congratulations to Master Madchick!! You must be a proud Mum indeed! And #42 congratulations to Jennie's nephew and girlfriend.
~X~
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At 12:02 21st Jun 2012, Sharon wrote:Gosh almost lunch time again;
After much brain searching today my suggestions are more than one, it is a wide scope Simon has given us today though . . . .
YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE - NEW RADICLES
I WILL SURVIVE - GLORIA GAYNOR
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY - R'KELLY
YOU RAISE ME UP - JOSH GROBAN
AGAINST ALL ODDS - PHIL COLLINS
EVERY ONE'S A WINNER - HOT CHOCOLATE
WINNER TAKES IT ALL - ABBA
THE BEST - TINA TURNER
GOLD - SPANDAU BALLET
ITS MY LIFE - BON JOVI
And after all that I need a Double Bagger
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At 12:03 21st Jun 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:DAFT PUNK - Harder Better Faster Stronger
Why do they need a slogan anyway? I'm not aware of slogans for any other sporting events.
Strikes me as something the marketing department has come up with to justify a huge cost somewhere. I'm not convinced it's value for money. It certainly sounds like poor English.
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At 12:05 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:☆☆Congrats to our wonderful graduates!☆☆
Cake. Obviously.
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...¸.•*☆*••*♥☆°❤°☆♥*••*☆*•.¸
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¸¸..•*¨*•..¸¸..•*¨*•.¸¸.•*¨*•..¸¸..•*¨*•.
.★°★°★┃★┃★┃★┃★°★°★
..\°°º¤ø„ø♥.☆•°❤°•☆.♥ø„ø¤º°°/
....\°°º¤øø♥☆•°❤°•☆♥øø¤º°°/
......\°°º¤ø♥☆•°❤°•☆♥ø¤º°°/
.......\°º¤ø♥☆•°❤°•☆♥ø¤º°/
........\°º¤ø♥☆°❤°☆♥ø¤º°/
.........\♫*♪♪*...❤...*♪♪*♫/
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At 12:12 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#52 Jennie Wren - sorry to hear you've had some uncertain news - SO will a HOIB cheer ?
:^D
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........................°HOIB•°★°•HOIB°
.....................°•HOIB☆•★•☆HOIB•°
....................°ºHOIB☆•°★°•☆HOIBº°
.................❄°ºHOIB☆•°★°•☆HOIBº°❄
......✲´¯`❄*•°º¤HOIB☆•°★°•☆HOIB¤º°•*¨✲´¯`❄
✲´¯`❄¸¸.•*¨*•°º¤HOIB☆•°★°•☆HOIB¤º°•*¨*•.¸✲´¯`❄
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At 12:12 21st Jun 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:BANANARAMA featuring the Fun Boy Three - IT AIN'T WHAT YOU DO, IT'S THE WAY THAT YOU DO IT
MADNESS - One Step Beyond
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At 12:17 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:#53 Are you going somewhere, Deebee? LOL. Will do my best to ensure the sun is shining for your arrival at midnight tonight :-)
Congrats to all graduates (and parents/teachers/guardians who helped get them there). Hope all are just as successful at finding jobs. Between the housing market and the job market sometimes it's not so bad being "middle aged".
Thanks for the cake, Katy. Could do with a sugar boost. You making, cBzz? I have just taken a mouthful of cold coffee. Yuck! My thermal cup isn't doing what it says on the tin :-(
x
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At 12:20 21st Jun 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Thanks Deebee, coffeeBuzz and Katy. Any excuse for cake! :-)
I fear, yet again, that I am 'way off' with my choon choices. Some excellent choonage offered by others today is making me sigh 'Why didn't I think of that one! This mensh wilderness is beginning to feel rather cosy, just a few homely touches needed here and there! ;-)
Now I've got to go and bake a cake or two for the clan invasion I'm expecting this weekend.
x
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At 12:22 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#35
Laughing Out Loud at Rostronposkett.
It didn't work for the Dutch, mind
How about the very AlternativeMotivational Choons now?
JUMP UP AND DOWN WAVE YOUR KNICKERS IN THE AIR - ST CECILIA
SHOOT THE RUNNER - KASABIAN .. the other team's runner obviously; shooting your own would be just silly
And there's always:
VINDALOO - FAT LES .. haven't heard that for ages ..
;^D
:^D
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At 12:24 21st Jun 2012, Squiffless wrote:How about...
Moving on up - Primal Scream
Going for Gold - Shed Seven
Happy Wednedsay all...
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At 12:25 21st Jun 2012, lord gazza wrote:hi all
FUN FUN FUN-BEACH BOYS
KEEP THE FAITH-BON JOVI
BLAZE OF GLORY-JON BON JOVI
LEAP UP AND DOWN WAVE YOUR KNICKERS IN THE AIR-ST CECILIA
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At 12:27 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Thanks for the hat Katy - I'll wear it with pride!
I am a positive sort of person - glass half full always - so we'll wait and see what the hospital says and take it from there. No point in worrying about what might be, in my world!
Lunch calls. And cake for afters!
JW
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At 12:28 21st Jun 2012, Squiffless wrote:Oops meant to say happy Thursday - I've lost a day!!
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At 12:31 21st Jun 2012, buzzy wrote:Queen Don't Stop me now
Queen Another one bites the Dust
Blondie One way or another
McFadden & Whitehead Ain't no stoppin' Us Now
Survivor-Eye of the Tiger
Gorillaz Feel Good Inc
The Spencer Davis Group- Keep on Running
Empire of the Sun-We are the people
Jeff Beck-Hi Ho Silver Lining
Bruce Springsteen -Born to Run
David Bowie-Heroes
R.E.M. The Great Beyond
Billy Joel The River of Dreams
Chris Rea-the Road to Hell
Perfect Day-Various artist
Kate bush Running up that hill
Thin Lizzy The boys are back in town
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At 12:33 21st Jun 2012, Sharon wrote:#59, I agree with Viking MoBee, I haven't reached the bit yet especially as my cherub is only 8 so a long time before we get to that stage in life, well done to all those people that have played a part in helping someone elso move forward in their life.
Just read my choons back and they all sound very ME ME ME, where's my team spirit?
#55, apparently Clive Woodward came up with the expression some years ago when he was doing something with Rugby, some bright spark thought it was a good idea for the Olympics.
Anyway as cake has been mentioned by more than one blogger looks like the kettle should be put on again.
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At 12:33 21st Jun 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:#59 Mo(Bee)
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Coffee and shortbread
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cBzz
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At 12:38 21st Jun 2012, Sharon wrote:Further to my note #67, just googled my thoughts and apologies it was Sir Clive Woodward and I'll stop before I make any more boo boo's.
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At 12:41 21st Jun 2012, Vildeen wrote:WISHIN & HOPIN - DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
I DONT BELIEVE IN IF ANYMORE - ROGER WHITTAKER
FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE - STEVIE WONDER
CATCH US IF YOU CAN - DAVE CLARK FIVE
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At 12:41 21st Jun 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:Replies from yesterday's blog :-
#116 - Katy - I'm in Leyland. The torch passed just S of us a couple of weeks ago and will pass just N (through Preston) on Saturday. Lots an Breakfast on BBC1 and on local programmes about the visit to Snapper territory today. I think he'll be swamped by the whole event.
#184 Gill -withagee - as you rightly say, Dianne Oxberry is a a regular on our NW regional news programmes. I remember her as on of Simon's early team members, too.
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At 12:42 21st Jun 2012, Jilly wrote:Oh! Probably a bit late now but just thought of this one...
YOU CAN DO MAGIC - AMERICA
Thanks for the good wishes Katy, cannot wait to see the Cornish coast again. Hope you have a lovely holiday too Suziee and also Deebee and Mo :)
Chickster congrats on bringing up such an intelligent son!
So far I have packed more things for the dog than myself :-S
Jx
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At 12:42 21st Jun 2012, Ken wrote:#67 Clive Woodward didn't seem to suffer at all from his lack of achievement at Southampton football club did he? Odd.
Ken 18 (inside my head, add 30 everywhere else)
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At 12:45 21st Jun 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and artful bloggers,
Ah yes, the problem of children's art, and other assorted memorabilia (school tie, photos, favourite teddy, cub scout badges etc etc) which needs to go into a holding bay, before being condemned to the great wheelie bin of broken dreams.
Motto oldies....Haven't we been here before?
A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION A LITTLE MORE ACTION - Elvis
CAN'T STOP NOW - Keane
ALIVE AND KICKING - Simple Minds
DO ANYTHING YOU WANNA DO – Eddie and the Hotrods
BE YOUNG, BE FOOLISH, BE HAPPY – The Tams
GO WHERE YOU WANNA GO - The Mamas and Papas
DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - Oasis
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At 12:48 21st Jun 2012, John B Good wrote:And saving the best for last......
IF I CAN DREAM - Elvis
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At 12:49 21st Jun 2012, Sharon wrote:#73, yes Ken very odd.
Another odd thing is you never seem to age until you look in the mirror
(currently in the 27th year of my 21st birthday).
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At 12:51 21st Jun 2012, crewcrewcrusader wrote:Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Strong - Robbie Williams
Stronger - Gary Barlow
Dont Give Up - Peter Gabriel
Something Good (will come our way) - Bic Runga
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At 13:09 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#71 Cheers Parsley_cat -
Spotted your post yesterday and intended to reply ... I'll sort the handover - from LadyStormrider [Windermere] - to you some time tomorrow.
:^)
If anyone is interested - the Torch Cam webstream will be showing the 'lympic Torch go right past Harry's bookshop in Cockermouth at about 4pm - but he won't be standing outside waving a flag because he's busy back in Carlisle.
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At 13:10 21st Jun 2012, akaCrumpy wrote:afternoon peeps
Can't think of a motto song but I love the line from Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
"it will be alright in the end .... and if it's not alright, then it isn't the end"
ttfn, Crumpy :O)
PS - Sal - some ELO played on the drive in this morning. Immediately thought of you x
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At 13:16 21st Jun 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
#39 many congrats to Master Madchick!
#34 Katy - I've just read back to your posting, I hadn't realised I was the first one - will have to change my name now
*looks back to madchick's suggestion yesterday*
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At 13:20 21st Jun 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#79 Hi Crumpy - good to see you.
What a great motto for living. Need to catch that film
:^)
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At 13:23 21st Jun 2012, buzzy wrote:Beach Boys Wouldn't it be nice
Coldplay we never change
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At 13:27 21st Jun 2012, akaCrumpy wrote:Katy - I can recommend it. Proper feelgood vibe and some laugh out loud moments as well as poignant ones.
I may have to get on DVD to watch again.
C x
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At 13:29 21st Jun 2012, John B Good wrote:Howabout the equally bland and meaningless...
RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW - Fatboy Slim
(Have corrected typo when I first wrote that as "Fatbot Slim", which sounds more like a motto for W*ight W*tchers)
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At 13:30 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Hi Crumpy! I haven't seen that film. Sounds like it would be worth seeing. I have the book but haven't got to that either LOL.
x
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At 13:42 21st Jun 2012, Nadine wrote:Afternoon all,
Probably far too late now but...
'Hang On In There Baby' - Johnny Bristol
N xx
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At 13:59 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Love the monicker, JBBtG
Big excitement in our office a minute ago...but only worth relating if there are any Fulham fans out there.
x
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At 14:06 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:#68 aaah, that's much better thanks. And with shortbread too, how lovely.
Shall be leaving the office shortly. Not sure how often I'll be able to report in over the (long) weekend.
x
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At 14:13 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Am I allowed back after #52? I promise to be good.
JW
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At 14:57 21st Jun 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:#88 mmm... shortbread...
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At 15:17 21st Jun 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Afternoon All;
My Internet connection has been out for most of the day :(
Oh well, that's technology for ya!
Hope everyone off on their travels, has a nice time :)
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At 15:40 21st Jun 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Somebody please just hit me over the head with a heavy mallet.
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At 15:46 21st Jun 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Happy holidays to all those off on their travels - send us some sun back..................
JW
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At 16:02 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#90... Shortbread, exactly what I am waiting to cool down after a baking session of sweet stuff - as the weather had turned wet... then it will be spread with Dulce de Leche and melted chocolate poured on the top... just the job in this miserable weather!!!
Well done to madchickster's son and Jennie's nephew on their excellent results!
Autumn_Gale, why do you want to be hit over the head with a heavy mallet?
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At 16:07 21st Jun 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:I know that we have a few choristers on here. You might like this from Sheffield's Winter Gardens just the other day. A cuban choir, Camerata Vocal Música Áurea perform. Stunning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B0_v8l6ouc&feature=youtu.be
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At 16:13 21st Jun 2012, Deebee wrote:#92 Oh dear, bad day Autumn_Gale? Hope it gets better for you soon. Hugs.
Just packing up now, and I'll be off. Next time you 'see' me I will be in sunny* Norway!
~X~
*I hope...
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At 16:21 21st Jun 2012, Jilly wrote:Have a great trip Deebee! I'm sure the company will be wonderful ;) Enjoy your visitor, Mo! :)
Oh dear Autumn_Gale, you seem to be having a tough day. Hope it improves and it's nearly the weekend!
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At 16:50 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:Sounds like you are having a tough time, AG. Fingets crossed things improve soon.
Seems my visitor is on her way :-)
x
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At 16:59 21st Jun 2012, AmericaMo wrote:*hopes my visitor won't mind me trying to get Paul Carrack tickets in the morning*
x
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At 17:00 21st Jun 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Been to finish my caramel shortbread and thought the blog would be on #100 by now!
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