H2O and then some
Today's blog brought to you courtesy of another railway company and their fine rolling stock. I'm heading to the wilds of High Wycombe to talk to another school and prime them for their Radio 2 years. I always start the slide show/PowerPoint with the Radio 2 logo which makes the teachers laugh if nothing else. I will leap about and perform to the best of my abilities just like the Radio 1 Roadshow of old. It'll be like Barry Island 1986 all over again (but without the drunks at the front I trust).
Today we offer you another book club choice and this time it's Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl: The last Guardian. This is the last in a fantastically successful series of children's books about a 12 year old criminal mastermind, famously described by the author as 'Die Hard with fairies'. There is a chapter for you to read of course and then hear Eoin after 6.
And oldies does indeed need to be ANDY MURRAY. He put up a fantastic fight but when you're up against a magician, what's to be done? And even the Murray doubters seem to have been won over with his emotional, post match speech. We could go for tears, getting closer, or whichever angle you fancy really. A pick-up needed.
Have a cheery, good news filled Monday. See you after 5

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At 09:05 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Good Morning Blogchumsters!
More poor Murray misery on news AND and radio and twitter and blogland and all other social media this morning - they keep *going back and reflecting on yesterday* - sincerely hope none of our happy little band is in need of counselling
;^)
Yes, the boy done good but not quite good enough. As someone who doesn't invest emotionally in these occasions - am prepared to move on swiftly and look forward to the next massive sporting event - a quick cheer hurrah or boo hiss will do for me, thank you very much
No MURRAY choons for me - might find some for JONNY MARRAY though.
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At 09:12 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#MARRAYoldies
CONGRATULATIONS - CLIFF RICHARD
EVERYONE'S A WINNER - HOT CHOCOLATE
DOUBLEBACK - ZZ TOP
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At 09:15 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good Morning Simon and Poppeteers
DIGNITY - DEACON BLUE
PROUD - M PEOPLE
IT DON'T COME EASY - RINGO STARR
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At 09:18 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:IT'S GETTING BETTER - MAMAS AND THE PAPAS
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At 09:19 9th Jul 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Yes I concur with you in respect of Andy's fantastic battle with Fed.
I do hope the Murray doubters leave him alone now, and I'm sure his 1st grand slam is just round the corner.
Here we go then:
1. ALL CRIED OUT - Alison Moyet
2. FIGHT FOR THIS LOVE - Cheryl Cole
3. CLOSE TO YOU - Maxi Priest
4. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT - Pat Benatar
5. Everybody wants to rule the world - TEARS FOR FEARS
6. WHAT'S THE COLOUR OF MONEY? MURRAY head
7. BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME - Dr Hook
8. HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE - Gallagher and Lyle
9. EVERY LOSER WINS - Nick Berry
10. How Long? ACE
Oh well must slope back to it.
Have a nice day
Mandy ;)
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At 09:20 9th Jul 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Good morning Simon and Blogpoppets.
I'm a tennis fan and really felt for Andy Murray yesterday and aftr his fine start I was hoping it was the first set of several more, but sadly, the legendary Federer proved too much for him. He'll be back and hopefully will soon win a Major championship.
A few songs for Andy....
RAIN AND TEARS ~ Aphrodite's Child
TO WIN JUST ONCE ~ The Saw Doctors
ALMOST THERE ~ Andy Williams
CRYING IN THE RAIN ~ The Everly Brothers
ALL CRIED OUT ~ Alison Moyet
AS TEARS GO BY ~ Marianne Faithful
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At 09:21 9th Jul 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning all
For the third time of asking
EVERY LOSER WINS - NICK BERRY
JW
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At 09:21 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning All
Sorry, I’m a bit late!
Song Suggestions –
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP – Argent
WALK LIKE A MAN – 4 Seasons
DIDN’T I BLOW YOUR MIND THIS TIME – Delfonics
MACARTHUR PARK – Richard Harris or Donna Summer
LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT – Bazza
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT - Stones
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At 09:22 9th Jul 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning blogpoppets and Simon
A busy weekend leaves me feeling somewhat wilted (lots of sport recorded and then I tried to squeeze the highlights out of both Murray and the Grand Prix whilst dipping into the Mixed Doubles final). However everything is bearable with only 27 hours to go until the end of term.....
Like Katy I think it would be nice to congratulate Marray as well as commiserate Murray so my oldies choices:
Marray:
It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
Finally - CeCe Penniston
Murray:
The Winner Takes It All - Abba
Next Time - Barenaked Ladies
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At 09:24 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:*TORCH RELAY*
Day 52 - the 'Lympic Torch will travel from LUTON through Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to settle in OXFORD - Suziee-land - overnight. But for now - a local work-out for occasional blogger, the chucklesome:
UNTALENTED MR RIPLEY more commonly known as RIPS
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At 09:25 9th Jul 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Ryan Tubridy has been asking for songs about crying/tears etc. I hope we are not going to have a day of such songs. Let's celebrate Andy's effort and move on - I agree with you Katy - what's next?!
Is Murray playing in the 'lympics?
JW
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At 09:25 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THE NEXT TIME - Sir Cliff
GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME - Gerry Rafferty
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At 09:28 9th Jul 2012, amelia wrote:Morning all
No Regrets - Tom Rush or Scott Walker
Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers
Don’t Dream It Is Over - Crowded House
(Nice Dream) - Radiohead
Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure
Cry to Be Found - Del Amitri
Always The Winner - Runrig
When A Man Cries - The Divine Comedy
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At 09:28 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:IT'S ALL IN THE GAME - Sir Cliff
EVEN THE BAD TIMES ARE GOOD - Tremeloes
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At 09:29 9th Jul 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
I hope the CoffeeBuzzes had a good day on Saturday :)
Haven't had a chance to read back yet, but I hope everyone's doing o.k, and not getting flooded, or anything.
Not a tennis fan, but well done to Andy Murray, he seems like a nice fella.
Oldie suggestions...
GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME - GERRY RAFFERTY
I WON'T BACK DOWN - TOM PETTY
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE - FREIHEIT
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At 09:30 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Good morning:
How about:
MOVE CLOSER - PHYLLIS NELSON
madchick x
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At 09:30 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:THE PRODIGAL SON - ROLLING STONES
IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME - YVONNE FAIR
I WILL SURVIVE - GLORIA GAYNOR
HEARTBREAK HOTEL - ELVIS
DON'T STOP BELIEVING - JOURNEY
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME - THE FOUR TOPS
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At 09:31 9th Jul 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
How about:
DON'T GIVE UP by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME by Gerry Rafferty
DON'T GIVE UP ON US BABY by David Soul
ONE MORE CHANCE by Madonna
WHOOPS I MISSED AGAIN by Britney Spears
~X~
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At 09:33 9th Jul 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:One more....
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME ~ Van Morrison
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME ~ Cliff Richard
'many a tear has to fall but it's all in the game'
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At 09:34 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR - Thomas Dolby
GET OVER IT - Guillemots
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At 09:34 9th Jul 2012, Deebee wrote:#18 Sorry that should have been:
OOPS I DID IT AGAIN by Britney Spears
but you could also have
I MISSED AGAIN by Phil Collins
~X~
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At 09:36 9th Jul 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Rock and A Hard Place' Rolling Stones
Real Gone Kid' Deacon Blue
When Tomorrow Comes' Eurythmics
'Bright Side Of The Road' Van Morrison
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:37 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:EVERYBODY HURTS - R.E.M
ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE - MICHAEL JACKSON
MORE THAN THIS - ROXY MUSIC
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD - TEARS FOR FEARS
That's my lot, hope you all enjoy your Monday
x
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At 09:38 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:NEXT TIME THIS TIME - Jim Croce
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At 09:39 9th Jul 2012, Deebee wrote:I've had a quick read back, and for once there don't seem to be many duplicates...
And I agree with the comments that we shouldn't dwell on Murray not winning. He came second, after all - that's quite an achievement in my book!
;o)
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At 09:40 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:LOSER - BECK
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At 09:42 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? - ╪ (Wah!)
From The Beatles -
I'LL CRY INSTEAD
I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY
CARRY THAT WEIGHT
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At 09:44 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:UNDER PRESSURE - QUEEN
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At 09:44 9th Jul 2012, Paul Smith wrote:TEARS OF A CLOWN? No, that wouldn't be right of course.
TEARS - KEN DODD?
I'll get me coat. Sorry
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At 09:45 9th Jul 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:Morning all.
I'd also have to go for
GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME - GERRY RAFFERTY (another Scot, too)
Fantastic performance from Johnny Marray. A scouser on a tennis court - I'm sure there should be a joke in there somewhere, but I can't think what the puchline should be. (Probably just as well, I suspect).
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At 09:45 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Another Beatles -
I'M A LOSER
SOMEDAY - Nickelback
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At 09:46 9th Jul 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:Beat Surrender - Th Jam
Better Man - Robbie Williams
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green day
Boys dont cry - the Cure
Come undone - Duran Duran or Robbie Williams
Dignity - Deacon Blue
Don't give up - Gabrielle/Bush
Dont look back in anger - Oasis
Dry your eyes - The Streets
Greatest Day - Take That
Hard to beat 0 Hard 5
Hold your head up - Argent
I feel for you - Chaka Khan
Local Hero - Dire STraits
PLease dont make me cry - UB40
Tears Roll Down - Tears for Fears
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At 09:49 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Felt like I must leave on a positive note and thought of:
HERE'S TO THE NEXT TIME - ELTON JOHN
;-)
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At 09:49 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Really enjoyed watching the tennis yesterday especially as we cracked open a bottle of fizz with strawberries to cheer Andy on (although Roger is a fav of mine). Still, I thought I'd better cheer for the local lad - who did really well.
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At 09:51 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS - PJ Proby
IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU - Sting
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE -Freiheit
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At 09:54 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:NO MATTER HOW I TRY - Gilbert O'Sullivan
SUDDENLY YOU LOVE ME - Tremeloes
IS THAT ALL THERE IS? - Peggy Lee
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At 09:54 9th Jul 2012, amelia wrote:I’ve not had the chance to read back yet but hopefully everyone had good weekends.
I agree, Andy did fantastically well, it was a great match and I shed a few tears at the end.
Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight - Whiskeytown
Hot On The Heels of Heartbreak - The Beautiful South
Closer Than Most - The Beautiful South
Pride Of The Summer - Runrig
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At 09:57 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:POSITIVE THINKING - MORCOMBE AND WISE
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At 09:58 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:DON'T CRY DADDY - Stones
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Comment number 40.
At 10:07 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH - Shania Twayne
IT DON'T MATTER TO ME - Bread
EVERLASTING LOVE - Love Affair
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Comment number 41.
At 10:09 9th Jul 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM, and wet 'n' weepy bloggers,
As you probably gathered from previous posts, I'm not a Murray fan - just can't like the man, think he sends all the wrong messages, and looks defeated before he's even begun. But I did start to soften during "that" speech, which was the first time he actually showed he cared about anything. (My eyes also seemed to get struck by terrible "allergies" while he was talking....)
And so to oldies...
I SECOND THAT EMOTION - JAPAN (Pleeeeeaaaaase play this version, as it's such a great 80s song, and Rebecca will like it too.)
But if you must, then the Smokey Robinson will be grudgingly acceptable.
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At 10:11 9th Jul 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions to add to the mix...
DON'T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW - FLEETWOOD MAC
IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU - STING
FIX YOU - COLDPLAY
HOLD YOUR HEAD UP - ARGENT
FAITH - GEORGE MICHAEL
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At 10:12 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:STRONG - Robbie
I WON'T LET YOU DOWN AGAIN - PHD
THE LAST TIME - Stones
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At 10:16 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:YOU CAN GET IT IF YOU REALLY WANT - Desmond Dekker & Aces
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A BABY TO CRY - Caravelles
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At 10:22 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:CRYING - Don McLean
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At 10:25 9th Jul 2012, Revster wrote:BOYS DON'T CRY - The Cure
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At 10:26 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:As ever - it's often the unintentional that amuses ..
.. the random juxtaposition of Deebee's sensitively written post #25 - followed by the terse reality of Shona's #25.
Really shoudn't make me chuckle but it did.
Has anyone chosen:
STOP YOUR SOBBING - PRETENDERS
yet
:^D
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At 10:27 9th Jul 2012, Our Zoe wrote:A few last suggestions before I go and scrub up some floorboards!
YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET - BACHMANN TURNER OVERDRIVE
MOVE ON UP - CURTIS MAYFIELD
I MADE IT THROUGH THE RAIN - BARRY MANILOW
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At 10:30 9th Jul 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:IT'S OVER - Roy Orbison
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At 10:45 9th Jul 2012, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon, team, NYM and dry or damp eyed blogsters,
I had a lovely weekend. The lurgy has well and truly left - thanks to all the well wishes - and even the prevailing wetness (I mean the weather not Mr Murray!) could not dampen my good spirits nor wipe the smile that has lingered since Saturday. I cooked... I gardened... I shared time and type with friends old and new. All is good :)
And so to the choons....
TRY (JUST A LITTLE BIT HARDER) - JANIS JOPLIN
KEEP THE FAITH - BON JOVI
DON'T GIVE UP - PETER GABRIEL AND KATE BUSH
BETTER IN TIME - LEONA LEWIS
NEXT TIME ROUND - ELVIS COSTELLO
PROUD AND HUMBLE - IMELDA MAY
I hope you Monday is a good one.
Jx
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At 11:22 9th Jul 2012, Jilly wrote:Ah! Here's the missing 'r' from #50
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At 11:35 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Back for a few minutes. Did anyone listen to ISIHAC on Radio 4 yesterday? I love the 'alternative definition for a word' round, and thought I'd share a few that made me smile:
dictator A humourously shaped root vegetable
suggestive A sexy biscuit
tadpole A quarter Polish
insolent fell off the Isle Of Wight ferry
implication An ointment for little goblins
fondue An affectionate sheep
hay wain An Essex greeting
balderdash What you do when your wig has blown off
:-)
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At 11:38 9th Jul 2012, Nadine wrote:Morning all
Fleeting visit so apologies if any repeats:
'Good Enough' - Dodgy
'Close (To The Edit)' - The Art Of Noise
'Bad Day' - Daniel Powter
'Everybody Hurts' - REM
'Have You Ever Had It Blue?' - The Style Council
'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?' - Elton John
'Thank You' - Dido
N xx
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At 11:39 9th Jul 2012, Sharon wrote:Morning Simon & fellow Bloggers
At least it's not raining (yet)
Like lots of people I thoroughly enjoyed the tennis but had a mad panic at one time, I was out for the first two sets but when I got home put the telly on to find a replay of the men's doubles, Oh no what's going on, frantically trying the establish why Andy & Roger were not at play. And relax, they'd stopped play to put the roof on.
Although Andy did not win, he put up a good fight and gained lots of new followers with his emotional upset at the end.
#11 JW, now in the haze of the red stuff consumed while watching the match, I do believe (could have dreamt it) someone saying Andy is to appear at the 'lympics' with his brother?
Happy Monday everyone
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At 11:39 9th Jul 2012, John B Good wrote:From Murray's crying to the torrential SW19 downpours....
EVERY TEARDROP IS A WATERFALL - Coldplay
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At 11:45 9th Jul 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
A little late to the party. I've been trying to catch up with work.
Off for a read back.
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At 11:46 9th Jul 2012, Sharon wrote:The second cup of coffee has just kicked in:-)
Song for Andy
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE - MONTY PYTHON
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At 11:59 9th Jul 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:I love Rain & Tears by Aphrodite's Child (Pachelbel's Canon, Paul of S!) so I second that but i'd rather look forward to the future with a bit of
TUBTHUMPING - Chumbawamba
OR
GETTING BETTER - The Beatles
OR
MOTHER'S PRIDE - The Beautiful South
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At 12:12 9th Jul 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#47 Katy, I laughed too after I posted it.
A toodle into town now is required. I need new shoes to go with a lovely dress purchased in the sales for a Silver Wedding party on Friday.
Catch you later.
Shona X
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At 12:17 9th Jul 2012, lord gazza wrote:hi all
YOU'RE NO GOOD-SWINGING BLUE JEANS
HEAVEN KNOWS IM MISERABLE NOW-THE SMITHS
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At 12:31 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#52 Chickster - ISIHAC .. always and forever. Think it's now permeated my DNA.
Splendid puns.
*ps* I occasionally play the game of Mornington Crescent with like-minded chums.
:^)
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At 12:33 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:Morning All - well, afternoon I guess. Still sorry for Murray. I think he's a decent young fella, and I think what a lot of people don't like about him is that he doesn't play the interviewers game - he's his own man, and doesn't do all the darling luvvie stuff that interviewers expect (he doesn't lose in the first round every year either, the other thing we were brougght up to expect). He's very serious about what he does - good on him. He'll win it one year, when the hole-ridden Swiss cheese is on the decline!
#52 - madchickster - I didn't listen to last nights, being away from home, but I "Listened Again" to ISIHAC, to an old episode, last night, and exactly that feature had me laughing out loud. So funny - very stupid. Everything radio is good at.
Haven't spotted it, and I am sure it is a Rebecca favourite (what with her German/Icelandic/Chiliean and Nigerian background and Irish/Sumatran husband)...
THE ONLY WAY IS UP - Yazz and the (somebodies or other).
Apologoes if anyone else picked it first.
See y'all later.
;0)
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At 12:39 9th Jul 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:#52 - madchickster - it's a programme I really should listen to but keep forgetting. Outstandingly funny - let's hope they NEVER try to convert it to TV. You could never do the Samantha business justice on screen. Some things just work better when you have to use your imagination.
#61 - Katy - but which of the myriad sets of rules do you use ?
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At 12:48 9th Jul 2012, DissingDave wrote:Afternoon all,
Shame about Andy yesterday, but he was outclassed on the court! It is interesting though that so many people had a go at him on various social media for not smiling when he reached the final, and then having a go at him for blubbing when he lost the same final, and others who think he is fantastic for showing his emotions.
Therefore, for the toons
Smile, though your heart is breaking
The Crying Game - Boy George (or Jesus Loves me) whatever he was calling himself at the time
Blubby Blubby Blubby - Mr Blubby
Jump around
Hit me with your rhythm stick - Ian Dury
Jealous Guy - Bryan Ferry
Happy Talk - Captain Sensible
Stop! In the name of LOVE -
Enough! Have a good day one and all
DD out
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At 12:55 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#63 Usually Ruttsborough's Classic Rules 1932 - but with the Finsbury Option Variation
;^)
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At 12:56 9th Jul 2012, Lady_Stormrider wrote:#30 Parsley - the answer to what you call a scouser on a tennis court is Lady_Stormrider!
#63 Do you remember listening to ISIHAC on Radio 4 in the car many many years ago in a French village? We were laughing so much the locals stopped to see what was going on.
I'm going to listen to the repeat tonight at 6:30 pm. My former boss took her friend (who was another former boss of mine) to a recording in Leeds and has seen Samantha as well as the laser display screen. One of my favourite definitions from the Uxbridge English Dictionary is
RETARD - something a Yorkshire man finds quite difficult.
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At 12:56 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:#61 Katy Mac (when are you coming back?)... I started listening to ISIHAC in my twenties, and I was sure that Mornington Crescent had been a game in a book we'd had in the back of the car when I was a kid. It was called Fun on Wheels, and it was a book of games to keep kids occupied on long journeys. And I was convinced that MC had been in it, and that therefore this game's rules DID exist (I know they do, but you know what I mean), and that I was being stupid in not understanding the finer points. This idea persisted until about four years ago when my mother died, and we emptied her house and..... I found the book in a cupboard!
AND....Mornington Crescent wasn't in it! Where on earth I got the idea from I don't know, it baffles me as much as the game itself. And how anyone can employ Holland Park AND Surrey Quays, without invoking the Bayswater Return rule is beyond me still!
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At 13:03 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:#63 - PC - at the risk of invoking the modders, but I am quoting a BBC script, the episode I listened to last night introduced Samantha, and something or other about opportunities for women in the BBC (I can't remember exactly how or what), and Samantha was quoted as saying she was sure that many of the male members of the BBC would be only to happy "to watch her crack through the glass ceiling". If I'd been drinking coffee at my computer, wel....(*splutters again*)
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At 13:18 9th Jul 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:#66 - they locals were probably just thinking 'Mad English people with steering wheel on the wrong side. Your mother was a hamster, etc., etc...'
Just realised there's a defect with Mornington Crescent as regards a weekend pastime (unless there are particular dispensations in the rules - Morning Crescent is closed on Sundays !
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At 13:20 9th Jul 2012, Malcolm Yeates wrote:Hi Simon,
My oldies choices for HLN fans...
HEART & SOUL - Huey Lewis And The News
BUT IT'S ALRIGHT - Huey Lewis And The News
thanks,
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At 13:22 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:B&B and other ISIHAC fans .. Parsley & LadyStorm .. there *will* be others, I feel it in my bones ..
.. I went to many a recording in London and practically followed Humph and chaps around the UK those last couple of years of his life. Christmas Special, Hamish & Dougal - oh yes .. we were there.
This is wonderful. Feel as though I've been able to 'come out' at last!!
:^D
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At 13:26 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:B&B Chickster Parsley LadyStorm ... and other Humph/ISIHAC enthusiasts -
I've mentioned this in here before and probably will do so again .. it remains my absolutely favourite philosophy for living:
"As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from dessication"
Humphrey Lyttelton 1921 - 2008
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At 13:34 9th Jul 2012, loveoneanother wrote:BETTER LOVE NEXT TIME by DR HOOK
ROGER THAT by YOUNG MONEY
CRYING IN THE RAIN by THE EVERLY BROTHERS
NOT A SECOND TIME by THE BEATLES
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At 13:34 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#67 B&B in reply to your query [last para] ..
Holland Park 2000, version 1.2 incorporating both erratum slips [Oulds inclination & Amersham loop]
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At 13:34 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:#72 - indeedy-do Katy. I LOVE Hamish and Dougal. Even my gormless kids get it, although there's really nothing to get. "You'll have had your tea?" is a favoured phrase in the Baxter and Bertie household!
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At 13:40 9th Jul 2012, NicRolastic wrote:Absolutely agree Katy (#72). I take every possible opportunity for silliness.
LOSER by BECK would seem appropriate, if perhaps a little harsh but nonetheless true.
Nic
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At 13:48 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#72, Katy, I am slowly warming to Jack Dee, but I do miss Humph. Those were some very big shoes to fill!
#66 Lady S - lol :-)
a couple more:
propaganda Having a good look at something in London
disappear To insult a Lord
circumstantialCircumcision on a really big baby
my favourite:
intercontinental A person who's wet themselves all over the world.
;-)
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At 14:04 9th Jul 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Hi Everyone,
I felt for Andy too. Simon, I'd like to witness your Itch roadshow and I'll bet it's quite entertaining. ;0)
Been lying low, keeping pain at bay, spirits up and summer rolls on.
Tracks Of My Tears - the Miracles
LB, x
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At 14:07 9th Jul 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Great punnage and words of wisdom from Humph....
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At 14:08 9th Jul 2012, Deebee wrote:*raises hand* Yes I'm a ISIHAC fan too, although I must confess I haven't listened recently. Love it when they sing the words of one song to the lyrics of another - hilarious!
#78 Glad to hear you're keeping your spirits up, Lilac Blue! You're not anywhere near Edinburgh are you? I believe Simon is doing an Itch talk there in August.
~X~
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At 14:11 9th Jul 2012, Deebee wrote:#80 words of one song to the tune of another - grrr...
~X~
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At 14:20 9th Jul 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Haven't listened to radio 4 at 6.30 for years - change in living pattern I suppose. I used to enjoy the programmes in that time slot.
Seeing Simon's blog title today reminded me of my favourite cryptic crossword clue -
HIJKLMNO (5)
JW
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At 14:20 9th Jul 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:ISIHAC ............. my favourite:
"Samantha is off to see a chef gentleman friend who is renowned for his fine-quality offal dishes. While she's very keen on his kidneys in red wine and his oxtail in beer, Samantha says it's difficult to beat his famous tongue in cider."
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At 14:21 9th Jul 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Afternoon all
Another ISIHAC fan here. I forgot to listen yesterday, so will catchup with the ithingy (@JBB) later in the week.
T x
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At 14:21 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#68 B&B another Samantha story from Humph, again quoting from a BBC script modders: Samantha is off out now. She is due to meet an elderly gentleman friend. She says that he is a bit of an old curmudgeon who doesn't like spending his money, but if she butters him up properly, she can occasionally get him to splash out!
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At 14:33 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:yes yes more keen ISIHAC-ers [AutumnGale Tortie Harry Deebs] thought there were a few more but didn't want to drop anyone in it
;^D
The Samantha stories are outrageously funny - how did they get away with it? Iain Pattinson's script - read out loud by a deadpan disingenuous Humph - that's how.
Hilarious and dripping with innuendo - how anyone could fail to find them - at the very least - snigger/shock worthy ... I would be very surprised.
:^D
This seems tame in comparison:
Antelope To run away with your mother's sister
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At 14:36 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#78 Hi Lilac Blue, lovely to hear that you are so positive and cheerful and that you are relatively pain free. x
I am ever the optimist, and reckon that summer will start in a weeks time (just when I go away on holiday!).
Our local water company have lifted their hose pipe ban today. Think I may go out and water the garden!!! ;-)
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At 14:40 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Humpty Dumpty One who is humped and dumped
*Oh oh jungo! It's norty step time!*
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At 14:41 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:........ahhhh! Those Samantha stories are wonderful. It's because as soon as it starts you know exactly where it is going to go, but you don't know what you'll find when you get there. Except that it is going to be a wonderfully stupid double entendre. The delivery is everything, but just reading them (above) makes me laugh out loud. Great writing!
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At 14:42 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Ah LilacBlue! Sorry ... ashamed to say that I didn't spot you amidst all the double entendres.
*hug*
xx
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At 14:46 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Just the one from me - lifted from the 'gramaphone library' series of Samantha excuses:
"Record researcher Samantha has made one of her customary visits to the gramaphone library, where she runs errands for the kindly old archivists, such as nipping out to fetch their sandwiches. There favourite treat is cheese with homemade chutney, but they never object when she palms them off with relish."
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At 14:49 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:#91 Ouch - just noticed a *pendant corner* in THEIR spelling. I did C&P it - honest
A bag of crisps for the first pendant to point it out ...
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At 14:51 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#91gramophone?
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At 14:54 9th Jul 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:moustache gotta go!
Shall catch you all later.........x
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At 14:57 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:As much as Samantha, let us not forget the Lionel Blair gags.
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At 15:00 9th Jul 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:There/their fav treat................
Cheese and onion?
JW
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At 15:02 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:*tosses a bag of Walkers best to Jennie Wren*
:^D
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At 15:05 9th Jul 2012, Katy Mac wrote:Chickster wins something else entirely for her spelling spot #93
B&B - ah yes .. the Sound Charades round -
"Who will ever forget the show's, now famous, commonwealth tour, when Lionel Blair jumped up and displayed his Passage To India for the full two minutes!"
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At 15:10 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:#98 - "Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia....." etc. Blimey - that show is funny!
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At 15:14 9th Jul 2012, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:I don't suppose Noisy minds us chatting all day about a programme that runs along at the same time as his own????? ;o)
"Samantha says she has to nip off now as she's been invited to stay with her new gentleman friend in his Bordeaux chateau. He's asked her to help taste some of his vintage clarets and she's looking forward to trying a robust '86 and a rather tempting '72, before joining him in the cellar to enjoy a full-bodied '69."
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