Good morning again



SIMPLY THE BEST - TINA TURNER



JW

Parade Songs? I'm going for the literal:



BANNER MAN - Blue Mink



WAVE YOUR FLAG - K'naan



Happy parade days folks!

Morning Simon, team, NYM and cheering yelling and swaying bloggers,



Sooooo much to catch up on the Ithingy including Sir Tom in the park and dinosaurs on a spaceship. Must pay attention not to get the two confused!



I loved the closing ceremony last night and thought Coldplay and the whole spectacle were just fantastic. Might even try to sneak along to Trafalgar Sq later if I can. And now we just need Andy to deliver the goods tonight. Come on Andy!



#paradeoldies, you say?



Well you have to start here......



GLORY DAYS – Bruce Springsteen



GLORIOUS – The Pierces



THE GREATEST DAY – Take That (Wah!!!!!!!!!!)



RESPECT – Aretha Franklin



BLAZE OF GLORY – Jon Bon Jovi



TONIGHT THE STREETS ARE OURS – Richard Hawley

68 GUNS - THE ALARM

Good Morning Simon and Poppeteers



I had a blast watching the concert from the comfort of my sofa last night. What a great show! Well done Radio 2.



Parade songs?



FLOAT ON - THE FLOATERS



500 MILES - THE PROCLAIMERS

Hi again everyone



I'm pleased that Simon, Deebee and the 30,000 in Hyde Park had a good time.



Songs for today's parade....



THESE ARE THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES ~ Queen



TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS ~ Doobie Brothers



GREATEST DAY ~ Take That



STREETS OF LONDON ~ Ralph McTell



FLOAT ON ~ The Floaters



SAY HELLO, WAVE GOODBYE ~ Soft Cell

After another wee think............



PROUD - M PEOPLE



THE CARNIVAL IS OVER - THE SEEKERS



CONVOY - CW MCCOLL



Work beckons.......

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - QUEEN



JW

Good Morning Each!

'Magic Bus' by The Who



'Walk Of Life' by Dire Straits



'Praise You' by Fatboy Slim



'You're The Best Thing' by The Style Council

ONCE IN A LIFETIME - Talking Heads



FANS - Kings of Leon



I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING - Aerosmith



IT AIN'T OVER TIL IT'S OVER - Lenny Kravitz



DON'T BURST MY BUBBLE - SMALL FACES

For the Red Arrows flypast over Buckingham Palace this afternoon....



LITTLE ARROWS ~ Leapy Lee

RESPESCT - ARETHA FRANKLIN



THOSE WERE THE DAYS - MARY HOPKIN



DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA REEVES AND THE VANDELLAS/DAVID BOWIE



YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY - BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS



JW

Morning all



Yup, the summer of sport and parades doesn't quite end this afternoon. Andy Murray tonight in the final, Rory McIlroy looks to be having a personal parade and likely to win the US Tour finale, Bradley Wiggins on his celebratory tour of Britain (record crowds in Ipswich yesterday for "le grand départ". And the Ryder Cup to come in a couple of weeks or so as well.



Song suggestion:



Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Good morning all



What a fantastic weekend - and such glorious weather. I'm hanging on to every last vestige of summer - the spiders can wait! BTW - what is this fixation of yours with spiders, Simon?



#5 Shona, I do hope your Floaters choice gets played - if only for Simon's 'Larry' voice!! ;-)



Parade songs?



Absolutely Fabulous - Pet Shop Boys



Magic Bus - The Who



Everyone's A Winner - Hot Chocolate



mc x

Good Morning All;



From previous blog...



Simon Ward - So sorry to hear about your mum. Sending hugs and best wishes to you. Thank you for the tip about getting gluten-free bread on prescription, I'll certainly look into it, if the need arises.



Deebee - Glad you had a good time at the festival in a day & well done on guessing the Paralympic medals spot on. :-)



Oldie suggestions...



HEROES - DAVID BOWIE



PRAISE YOU - FATBOY SLIM

Hi Simon and everyone



I heard you and Jo welcome everyone to Hyde Park as I had arrived back from refereeing and competing at a kickboxing competition, I competed in the Ladies Veterans category (only one lady in category) I lost 16 - 15 but should have beat her as I was 4 up at one point. In the weight category where most were in early 20's I lost 5 - 4 after being 4 - 1 down. I got a silver medal though for the veterans category.



Now for some quick choons:



1. RAIN ON MY PARADE - Duffy ( hope stays dry!)

2. WALK OF LIFE - Dire Straits

3. BUS STOP - Hollies

4. STREETS OF LONDON - Ralph Mctell

5. COME TOGETHER - Beatles

6. PROUD - Heather Small

7. OH HAPPY DAY - Ed Hawkins singers

8. CONVOY - DLT or Chris Kristoferson

9. BANNER MAN - Blue Mink

10. GLORY DAYS - Bruce Springsteen



Have a lovely day one and all.



Laters



Mandy



PS As a matter of interest regarding the phrase "baby in arms" do you think this sounds like it has come from a 90 year old? I used this phrase yesterday and my 36 year old best mate said this to me!!!

SHEILA TAKE A BOW - The Smiths (might be better for the Ozzie female athletes...)



FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE - Stevie Wonder



NEVER FORGET - Take That (Wah again!!!!!!)

Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets



Olympic Parade Oldies:



WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - Queen



PROUD - Heather Small



HEROES - David Bowie



BANNER MAN - Blue Mink



SIMPLY THE BEST - Tina Turner



~X~

Good morning lovely blog people



Slightly damp here.





Nobody Does it Better – Carly Simon (or Radiohead's cover)



Going Home – Mark Knopfler



Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.



Top of the World – Carpenters



Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen



Pride of the Summer - Runrig



The Carnival is Over – The Seekers



Somebody Might Wave Back – The Waterboys



Last Goodbye – Jeff Buckley



Rio – Duran Duran

A few more oldie suggestions...



CELEBRATION - KOOL & THE GANG



BEAUTIFUL DAY - U2



WALKING ON SUNSHINE - KATRINA & THE WAVES



CAN YOU FEEL IT - THE JACKSONS

It's a bit cheesy but how about...



I'VE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE - BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES

WONDERFUL WORLD, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE - JIMMY CLIFF



TOO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN - CHI-LITES



NATIONAL EXPRESS - DIVINE COMEDY



x

A kind of Magic - Queen

A moment like this - Leona Lewis

Blaze of Glory-John Bon Jovi

Fantastic Day - Haircut 100

Feeling Good - Muse

Flying without Wings - Westlife

Greatest Day - Take THat

HOld your head up - Argent

It was a very good year - Robbie Williams/Frank Sinatra

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

Praise You - Fat Boy Slim

Thank You - Dido

We are the People - Empire of the Sun

We are the Champions - Queen

When you believe - Leon Jackson

Just herd the current drivetime trailer 'Take my hand and let me lead you to loveland'

Such Fun ;-)

Busy old weekend of watching things. Loved Dr Who,LovedLNOTP, Loved Hyde Park, and LOVED Para Closing Ceramony.

I might be all TV'd out for a while now. Time to listen to the radio for a bit !

~gill~

(popmaster time)

Greetings Mayo Man & ALL Bloggies...



Bingo Star 'ere...



Mayo Man aka as Sir Terry put it yesterdee... 'is Cherry On The Cake'.... Ter me a would more describe yersen as a very essential ingredient.... Especially when it comes ter The Drivetime Gig.... The Self-Raising Flour Of Radio - As ou do raise us up with your fine fine show - Yes sadly The Olympic Gig bids farewell today with The Parade Of GB Olympians that made us so so so proud ter be British again and certainly for me woke me up to my potential potential and inspired me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's not over yer though for our wonderful year of sport!!!!!!

This very day it is the UK's version of The Tour deFrance aka The Cycle Tour Of Great Britain.... Bradley Wiggans can not be at the parade in London a sright now 'e is powering 'is way on stage 2 from Nottingham over the Derbyshire 'ills and down through Cheshire finishing at Knowsley Merseyside with 100 other of the world's top cyclists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then Thursday the best female golfers in the world desend on the links course at Royal Liverpool aka 'oylake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A will be at both events for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



PS Me latest update:



DAY 28 - Bingo Star's Quest Ter Become An Olympic Track Cyclist Champion By 2016:



So the games 'ave ended and this is when most of us start ter forget the moments of inspiration that we all witnessed from these amazing 2012 games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyday i'm cycling both to and from work clocking up 120kms per week presently... All an excellent start to getting super fit and super strong in the legs and The MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A know presently it's easier with our pleasant weather.

Will a be able ter keep it up when it's freezing with 'orizontal rain????

A can remember jogging near the sea when a couldn't even see were a was going for gale force winds and rain in me face... Then when turning the wind was so strong a was running so fast with the wind pushing me a could barely keep on me feet!!!!!

That was the moment a join a gym ter jog indoors!!!!!!!

Similar a will do if the weather is too bad... And a think a cycle rolling road/ trainer will be excellent ter use under cover!!!!!!!!!!



As for now am getting stronger and more powerful. Approaching the 'ills am developing a technique were a breath 'arder than a need too on approach.... Cycle moderate to fast then a sa 'it the bottom of the 'ill.... Power VERY 'ard with the legs still breathing 'ard and up a go with ease!!!!!!!

Only problem nearly kills me lungs at the top... But a soon recover within 30seconds.... Me fitness is coming good!!!!!!!



Daily me times are tumbling.... Even me ride to work which was me achilles 'eel as it is more uphill and usually with most of it inter a 'eadwind!!!!!!

Am getting more powerful against the wind.... A was doing 30 minutes some days... But now down ter 24... Slashing me times:



To Work: 02/09 26min45sec; 3rd 26.15; 4th 25.51; 5th 25.59; 6th 26.22 (strong 'eadwind); 8th 24.22; 9th 24.18. Setting new fastest times daily ;-))))



From Work: 02/09 22.02; 4th 22.07; 5th 22.00; 6th 21.35; 8th 22.23; 9th 21.04.



Only 28 days of the 1460 until Rio 2016.... If a keep this up who knows what stage a could be at in 2016.... All a know for sure... This time nobody or nothing can or will stop me.... With me motorsport it was money/ sponsorship.... With me golf ok a admit a failed in getting the swing totally correct... Although a was excellent at every other aspect of golf.... With me cycling a just don't know why a didn't wake up ter this when a used ter cycle alot 20 years ago!!!!!!!!!



Onwards and upwards.... 'ills or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STAY JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs (or Dion and the Belmonts)



DON'T GO - Hothouse Flowers



NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE - The Communards



THIS IS THE LAST TIME - Keane



SAY HELLO WAVE GOODBYE - Soft Cell





JBG



(Anyone else having problems posting?)

PS For parade tunes a can only think of one but unappropriate as sports enhancing drugs are thankfully very much band and this is not black but a parade of RED... WHITE & BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade.....



A fine tune.... but noot terdee!!!!!!

Or:



Kasabian - British Legion!!!!!!



Kid British - Sunny Days!!!!!!!



British Sea Power - Straight Down The Line!!!!!!!



All most nice Mayo Man.... MOST..... nice ;-)))))

John B Good - Say 'ello Wave Goodbye by The Almond.... Now this is a fine fine fine tune.... One of me all time favourites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Incredable octave range Marc Almond 'as!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never forget 'im on Jools 'olland's 'ooternany singing this tune.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Mayo - PLEASE play this tune for us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good morning all



DO IT AGAIN - THE BEACHBOYS



BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO = NEIL SEDAKA



HAPPY TOGETHER - TURTLES



DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA REEVES or JAGGER & BOWIE

A couple more.....



IT'S ALL OVER NOW ~ Rolling Stones



IT'S OVER ~ Roy Orbison



DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL ~ Alan Price

Morning all,



First thought:



'Don't Rain On My Parade' - Bobby Darin



N x

Morning all! Mum still hanging in there, thanks for all your kind thoughts.



Didn't catch any of the R2 thingy yesterday as we were at Saltaire Festival, but I did catch Coldplay on the Paralympics closing ceremony and thought they were awesome.



So has to be Paradise by Coldplay for me!



OR if you want a cheeky U2 tune how about Pride (In the Name of Love)?



GB

Simonward, I’m sorry about your mum. I don’t think we have talked before but I know what a difficult time this must be for you.



Congratulations on fine medal table total predicting Deebee. Looking forward to a full report from yesterday!



Apart from bits of AWB (who were great) I didn’t hear much of Hyde Park as was travelling.



Hope the move is going well Billie.



Shona – I really hope Float On is played!





From the previous blog



Thanks for your post #67 Lilac Blue. I am always suspicious of buying things that appear to be giving a donation to charity as it is often a tiny part of the purchase price at best.



Congratulations Queen Toots and SirC you definitely deserve a OSM!





COME ON ANDY

hi all



HEROS-DAVID BOWIE



EVERYONES A WINNER-HOT CHOCOLATE



WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS-QUEEN



THE BEST-TINA TURNER

Late thought for a tune, as the parade is this afternoon



AFTERNOON DELIGHT - THE STARLAND VOCAL BAND

Morning All,



'Pride' U2



Have a good day everybody

Three word Monday....



Tooth gone. Phew!!



I've gained two blind mice though!!



Dont ask......

A few comments on the Hyde Park concert, which I may have to do in bits, as my work computer doesn't seem to like long posts.



We arrived at about 1.30 and joined the queue in the scorching heat. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long before the gates were open and they started letting people through. I had jokingly tweeted Simon that I would be the one in the straw hat - at least I hope he didn't think I seriously expected him to pick me out... just as well, as there was somebody selling guess what - straw hats! Not as nice as my one, obviously...



;o)

Anyway, the bands:



Mick Hucknall – disappointing that he didn’t do any of the Simply Red hits, but I’ve read somewhere that he’s not doing them any more so I shouldn't really have been surprised.



Katzenjammer – a mad, all-girl Norweigan band (wonder if Mo has heard of them?). One of them was quite scary – a sort of female Ozzy Osborne… Very original style, great harmonies and an enormous triangular instrument which my son told me was a bass ukulele.



Paloma Faith – great rapport with the audience, very strong vocally although I struggled to hear the words sometimes. One of the highlights of the show for me.



Rebecca Ferguson – nothing to write home about, but I love her Scouse accent!



Emelie Sandé – fantastic voice, dressed like a secretary. I’m afraid I find her songs a bit samey.



Average White Band – still sounding good!

Status Quo – brilliant – had 90% of the audience on their feet, even the youngsters. Another highlight. And whoever said they could only play three chords has clearly never seen them live…



The Band Perry – country style, very energetic – did a great version of Queen’s ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’!



Jessie J – very good, excellent rapport with the audience. Dressed in what looked for all the world like a piece of silver foil, which didn’t entirely succeed in covering her underwear… in fact at one point she had to apologise for a wardrobe malfunction… Loads of her younger fans at the front. Jo Whiley interviewed some of them, one said she had seen her 25 times! And she’s only been around for a couple of years – now that’s dedication…

Afternoon



I was hopeful of a quiet day. It's not to be I'm afraid.... so a quick wave and I'm off. Hopefully catch up later.



Choon chase - a quick scan and my vote added to:

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

Praise You - Fat Boy Slim

Blaze of Glory - Jon Bon Jovi

And finally...



Tom Jones – did a few songs I didn’t know, probably from his new album. He also sang ‘Mocking Bird’ with Jessie J, which was very good. And as Simon said, ‘Delilah’ was a big crowd-pleaser. His set finished with a firework display - a fitting end!



All in all a great afternoon/evening. And Simon and Jo did a fine job hosting it. My only slight criticism would be that Simon had to keep putting his clipboard down on the stage to turn the page over as he had the mike in his other hand - why didn't they give them head mikes so they would have both hands free? Anyway I hope he gets to do it again next year, and maybe we can have a blog outing...



~X~

#38 Sorry Sal - I wasn't ignoring you, just trying to get the above down in my lunch hour. Hope the tooth extraction wasn't too painful. But only two blind mice? Humph - guess that's the recession for you...



;o)

I didn't think you were ignoring me Deebee :) I just poop in sometimes, with random stuff, I know!



Sounds like a great time at Hyde Park.



Tooth, had an abscess, which I have put up with for some time, it didn't show up on the last xray. Good riddance I say.



Wait till you see the mice on fb! They dont have their eyes open yet and were on the road alongside their less fortunate parents. I'll do my best for them, but am determined they dont become tame.

#45 Aww, poor little mites. I hope they survive.



~X~

They are are tucking in, so fingets crossed.

Your post of the concert Deebee brought it all flooding back. I really enjoyed watching it and I would agree with you about the scary lady and Jessie J's outfit.



Sal, ouch about your tooth ;( What a caring person you are to nurse and mother two wee mice. I look forward to seeing them later.



Feeling quite good about things today as I have managed to do a few jobs I have been putting to the bottom of the pile for over a week ;)



I also have Larry going round in my head..................Float on, Float on........

#41 Did "The Band Perry" open up by saying "We're the Band Perry and we play country music"? :-)



I'm seeing them in November in Camden at the Koko, rescheduled from the summer at the Shepherds Bush Empire. A "situation beyond their control" in relation to the new album - which I read as either "running late, record company not happy", or "record company don't like it, having to re-do bits" or "ticket sales not going well, need to be on sale longer" or "the support slot offered up on a big US tour offered up a much better opportunity to sell some more albums and clashed with the European tour or recording the new album and something had to give". I think they were supporting somebody big in the States around about the same time. Either way a far cry from "the show must go on"



20+ times seeing Jessie J? I would be in the nuthouse!



The Quo are very good live, everyone should see them once. I defy you not to nod your head. I saw them at Newmarket July course one evening after racing, and they played "Forty-five Hundred Times" and plenty of other proper oldies. Perfect!

#49 Clearly not a band known to Uncle Tony, Ken. When he introduced them last night, he read the name from a bit of paper in his hand. It made me giggle ;)

#49 Lady C would be forced to agree with you, Ken. She tolerates my fondness for them but makes the usual disdainful remarks about Status Quo whenever they're played, but last night she started to sing along to Caroline and was nodding her head and tapping her foot through most of their set.



I took her along to see them early in our "courting" days, and she was keen to point out that she was only going along for my benefit, and asked if I would be terribly disappointed if she wasn't "joining in" too much... She ended up on her feet, singing along to everything she knew.

It sounds like you had a wonderful time, Deebee.



Look after those little mice, Sal - how lucky were they to find you?!



JW

#49 LOL! Yes, I believe they did say something like that. Hope you enjoy them in November - I think you will.



#51 Was that the moment you realised that she was the one...?



;o)

#53 lol! If an overlap of musical tastes was a determining factor we'd never have married!

Have had no time for suggestions today. Would have gone for:



ALANIS MORISSETTE - Thank You



THE SCAFFOLD - Thank U Very Much

Been a bit busy today, so haven't had time to contribute until now.



Thanks to everyone for the kind wishes for my father from yesterday. It wasn't a major issue, just precautionary. It's quite pleasant going for this sort of thing at the weekend - the place is quiet and you can park near the main entrance which is very useful with an older visitor.



I would certainly have gone with the Floaters option for the obvious reason already noted by many. He'll never live that down, not with us, anyway.

Well done Jennie Wren... I just caught your first tune as I was getting out of my car, earlier! :o))

Parade songs? I bet you wouldn't dare play The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance!!!

OOh I like a dare. Good luck Karen :)

Well done Jennie, Ponyclubmum and PSL under your Sunday name for menshes tonight. Amelia and I were delighted to share the menshe for "The Carnival is Over" especially as we met Simon together in Edinburgh.



Loved the "Regular Blogger" bit to our menshe too!



Today has just gotten better and better ;)))

Good evening, Mr. Bond!





(see current issue of Radio Times)

#61 I think I know the picture you mean Scotch Git as Flo shared a picture earlier about Mr Cool Lookin' Dude

Hello Everyone and, of course, Simon the Festival Fun Guy, The Team and the Very Nice Young Man,



From previous blog - I'm just pooping by to say a very big thank you for playing my ARFO on Friday. Sorry I didn't get to say thank you sooner but things have been a tad busy the last few days. Elder boy is now safely ensconced in his uni accommodation and is partying like it's 1999! Younger boy and I are bereft :(



Sir Cumference, I'm so sorry for stealing your thunder m' Lovely. I didn't realise you'd been requesting it for a while. It's my fave Status Quo tune but not one you hear very often on the radio.



John B Good - we were in a steamy car too, probably for similar reasons to yourself. ARF kept us company on our long drive north and Radio 2 in Hyde Park kept us company on our way home yesterday.



I hope everyone is well.



Laters sweet p'taters,



~ :) xx

Congratulations to all menschees - and me!!



Have good evenings all



See you tomorrow (after my initial visit to a meeting whose aim is to encourage its members to lose weight .................deep breath!)



JW

Congratulations to menshees tonight... I heard Jennie's and just caught the Carnival is Over and a nice shared mensh for regular bloggers Shona and Amelia.



I'm watching Andy Murray v Djokovic's superb game of tennis with a glass of wine but their frantic play is making me drink it far too quickly!!! Good to see Alex Ferguson and Sean Connery are in the audience... and I won't mention the score so far!



#61 and #62 what picture are you meaning, Shona?

Very happy to share a lovely mention with Shona. I loved your one too Jennie.



Flo - me too. I can't remember the last time I have been so excited / nervous. My heart is racing.

I'm streaming the pictures, listening to 5 Live and reading twitter; I can't bear to listen to Sky's annoying drivel that passes as commentary.

Amelia, my heart has been racing too and I hope Andy hasn't burned himself out with those fiirst two brilliant sets! Since Janice Long started I have her on the internet and the tennis on the TV... multi-tasking I suppose and it could be a long night... 3.5 hours for three sets so I think I'll put on my jimjams which I've been sitting on for a while so they're nice and warm as I don't like putting on cold clothes!

So many near misses for Andy in this set. Regardless of anything it is a cracking match.



I'm giggling at your PJs. I love getting into a cold bed.



A little whisky seems appropriate at this time.



Mum has an odd collection of tops tonight.

Still here Amelia... a good start in the final set and I'm sending winning vibes to Andy and hope he can find the aggression he had when he won the Olympic gold medal.



I like a cold bedroom with windows open and never put the heating on, but I can't bear getting into a cold bed or putting on cold clothes in cold weather and if there isn't a nearby radiator on which to quickly warm my jeans or blouse, I put my hairdryer on and give the insides a warm blow for a minute and then put them on.



COME ON ANDY!!!! 2 games up so far!!!



xx

WHOOP WHOOP!!! Two sets each 3 - 0 to Murray



Keep it up Andy!!!

I'm scared to get too excited, can't believe what we are watching.

2 games away.



Just as well there are only sheep to disturb the amount of shouting & whooping I am doing at the moment.

Oooohhhh just one game away and I hope he does it... even Janice Long is getting updates from me and she's sending him winning vibes!!



Looks like it's only you and me up watching Andy Murray!!!



xx

For goodness sake, what a time to get a physio out!!!!



Come on Andy!!!

WOW!!!!!!



One point away from his maiden Grand Slam!!!

To quote Shona from earlier, this day just gets better!!



I'm so thrilled for Andy; what a fantastic victory.

murray has won

WELL DONE ANDY MURRAY...



Brilliant game of tennis and it was nice sharing it with Amelia and Janice Long!



xx

Agreed Flo, you and most of my twitter feed.



Evening Gazza

evening amelia what a great few weeks for british sport

And mustn't forget Uncle Gazza too!!!



It's 2.25am and time for bed and I'm working in the morning!!



I hope Simon's theme will be for Andy Murray's first Grand Slam tomorrow!!



Night night xx

Glad you were here Flo.



Agreed on oldies, we did Andy oldies when he lost Wimbledon so would be lovely to do them for him winning.



Night night

evening florence



night night florence and amelia

I'm still here to watch Andy Murray's interview and seemingly it's 76 years since a British player has won a Grand Slam.



Now I am off to bed... night night everyone xx

Andy Murray with his well-deserved trophy!!



https://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577126_10151395280928502_800242509_n.jpg

im still here its 76 years since a male won a slam i think virginia wade was the last british grand slam winner.he is the first person to win the gold medal at the olympics and win the us open in the same year.

Morning all. And what a fantastic one it is too! A Scottish - sorry, he won so British - Grand Slam winner. I was listening last night in bed until it was two sets up at which point I thought, hopefully that'll be good enough, and as by that time it was 11.40 I went to sleep. Thank goodness I didn't stay up to listen til the end, otherwise I'd have been in no fit state for work today.



I think it'll be my Saltire cufflinks to work today...



#63 Toots, no worries - I'd already fully endorsed your suggestion of it anyway

If someone could just get me a coffee?

Good Morning Troopers and what troopers you are to have stayed up and watched Andy win the tennis! Hats off to you all!



(Flo, I meant the picture of Simon as James Bond)



What a lovely morning here. The sun is out but it is blinding.



Such a busy day ahead including an airport run tonight;( In-laws arriving tomorrow as well and the cupboards are bare.



Still, I hope to see you over the page;)

Morning Amelia... a strong coffee for you!!!!



It doesn't seem long since I went to bed after that brilliant win for Andy Murray! Vassos on Chris Evans' show stayed up to watch it too and has had about an hour's sleep!

#85... in my excitement early this morning I forgot to say it is the first time for 76 years that a MALE British tennis player won a Grand Slam, so I'd better put that right!

Thanks Flo! I did wonder how Vassos was coping this morning!



See you in a few hours over the page when I get to the office.

#90 Love the new moniker, Shona. Perhaps I should change mine to Enthusiastic Sir Cumference...



I'm assuming of course that regular is referring to your blogging frequency and not your general level of health...

#94 LOL Sir Cumfy! I do of course mean that I blog regularly ;)) And I think Enthusiastic Sir (and Lady) Cumference is a great moniker for you.