Here we go.
Me again. Thanks for checking the blog, it has been a mad week but the weekend approacheth and maybe a little space for things like going for a walk, watching clouds and sitting on a bench. I can't quite imagine it but you never know. I was supposed to go to see another film this morning but that went away and so I sit at my kitchen table for this epistle. Everyone else is asleep (or still out, one of the two) so I'm taking advantage of a few minutes of silence to tap some keys.
Last night was the team meal and Nigel walked us around the block to an Italian restaurant I never knew existed. Matt coughed and sniffled his way through a couple of courses but there were no chips so he went home. I owed £60 to the drinks bill as I have to put £10 in the kitty everytime I say 'here we go' to a caller on ARF. I realised I was saying it all the time so imposed the fine on myself but there have still been 6 outbreaks in 4 weeks so recompense had to be paid. Now we are quits and we start again; I'm sure there'll be someone keeping score for the Christmas party. Could be expensive.
Also yesterday, I recorded a chat with Art Garfunkel a man I have been listening to all my life. It was quite a session! Im not sure I've done an interview like it before- it goes out on Tuesday and I'll post more about it then. But it's worth looking out for next week...
Meantime to 5L and the film show with some reviews and Tim Burton is our guest. His new film is Frankenweenie and a brilliant black and white, 3D animation about a kid and his dog and a bunch of strange of characters as you'd expect from Tim Burton. Then the ARF tunes take over again and we'll be all set for another top weekend. Or maybe just a weekend.
Have a well-dressed and surprisingly marvellous Friday, see you after 2&5

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At 09:29 19th Oct 2012, amyscarlett wrote:Top o' the morning to you,
I saw her standing there - The Beatles please
Thx
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At 09:32 19th Oct 2012, amyscarlett wrote:... if not, a mention would be great for Charlotte, Abi, Ella and Jasmine - we'll be in the car off into Derby to celebrate Charlotte's 12 birthday at that well-known restaurant that celebrates the fact it's Friday...
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At 09:34 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Waffling away on the previous blog and here you 'all' are ;)
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At 09:39 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 09:43 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Hello again Sal - and Amy - I think everyone is preparing for hibernation; that's what it feels like today and yours and my shopping list must be from the same mould Sal.
We bought a slow cooker yesterday so goodies must be bought to produce some delicious one pot wonders which are light on washing up - my kind of eating!
If there was a 3 word Friday - tooth still holding!
JW
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At 09:44 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Great news about the tooth Jennie.
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER - BLONDIE.
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At 09:47 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:All that waffling and "here we go"................ I forgot my ARFO
LETS TWIST AGAIN - CHUBBY CHECKER
I have visions of carfuls (?) of people going away for the weekend, wiggling around on their seats, trying to do the twist while travelling up the M1 or where-ever - don't you, NYM?
JW
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At 09:51 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:HERE I GO AGAIN - WHITESNAKE.
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At 09:52 19th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
Simon, I have never noticed you saying 'here we go' to ARF callers - now I and probably a few others will be listening out for it...
As it is the anniversary of Alan Murphy's death (although he didn't play on this track) and I as I am going to see them next week (woohoo!) can I suggest:
LESSONS IN LOVE - Level 42
for the ARFO. Thank you.
#5 Not hibernating, but as I am usually at work by the time the new blog arrives I can't always get here as early as I'd like to...
:o)
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At 09:56 19th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:#4 ???
Do the moderators not realise that is the title of a song?
:o/
#9 please ignore the superfluous I
~X~
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At 09:56 19th Oct 2012, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all from a wet and chilly place, very autumnal feeling here.
Suggestions for todays ARF opener:-
SHIPS IN THE NIGHT - BE BOP DELUXE
GENO - DEXY'S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS
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At 10:06 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Woohoo, I've been modded :)
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At 10:06 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and slow-cooking bloggers,
It definitely feels like a weekend to be outside and enjoying the last of the temperatures in the teens, while there's still some warmth in the sun, and the leaves are crunching underfoot.
And it's also the start of half-term in these parts - 2 out of 3 sons are off on school trips, so the house will be eerily quiet (wonders it it's too late to persuade the remaining one to go and find something interesting to do....!!)
#eclecticarfochoices
YOU MAKE ME FEEL (MIGHTY REAL) - SYLVESTER
HUSH - KULA SHAKER or DEEP PURPLE
REAL WILD CHILD - IGGY POP
JOHNNY B. GOODE - CHUCK BERRY
Good day all!
JBG
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At 10:10 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:#4 - ? I just remember reading a song title, Sal. Can't remember what it was , mind!!
Are they being sensitive this morning?
JW
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At 10:12 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Lets try again....
HERE WE GO 2, 3, 4... (without revealing what Gordon allegedly may be) - Jilted John!
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At 10:16 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:#4 / 15 Sal, you should know better than calling former Prime Ministers and celebrity chefs names!
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At 10:16 19th Oct 2012, Andy Toverson wrote:Morning all
Sal - I think the response could only be "it's so unfair, it's so unfair..."
As a small but select band of bloggers are meeting up in Sheffield can I suggest foir ARFO either
PULP - DISCO 2000
or
DEF LEPPARD - POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME
cheers
A
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At 10:19 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hee John!
I've had the smack bottom email, explaining why!
Have just found it on Twitter ( where its obviously less likely to offend ) as a suggestion, when Simon was looking for songs about plebs!!
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At 10:24 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:OOh yes..
All Sheffield bound Bloggers, have a great 'meet up' Hope the sun shines for you :)
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At 10:41 19th Oct 2012, The-Extra-Value-Bingo-Star-ere wrote:Fridee Greetings Ter One Of My Favourite DJ's/ Broadcasters Of Broadcasting AKA Mr Simon Mayo (Favourite But Noot In A Sickening Sycophantical Sentimentation... More In An Admiring Way) & ALL Bloggies...
Bingo Star 'ere...
Mayo Man & ALL - A don't wanter bring the blog down or come across as looking for sympathy... But a too 'ave 'ad a crazy sanity testing week... 'opefully by sharing my difficulties it will make any bloggers who've 'ad a bad week realise it could be worse!!!!!!!
AND they do say a problem shared is a problem 'alved:
3 weeks yesterdee a injured me back after a bloke at the builders merchants threw a concrete lintel inter me arms... Thus popping something in me back!!!!!!!
Last week being positive a thought me back was getting better and after 2 weeks on the sick at work.... A decided ter use me 3 rest days ter keep active as the doc told me ter do!!!!!!
So despite the pain a mentally prepared mesen for knocking out me wall, putting in me new pvcu french doors on me 'ouse exterior wall... Bang in me lintel (yes the offending one) and then build me wall above complete with new pitched roof above.... All ter sort out me leaking bay window problem, sort out me rising damp problem and increase me kitchen size by putting a new door in the other side of me back of me 'ouse... Thus making way ter take out me old door and brick it up ter make the kitchen bigger!!!!!!
Despite me pain.... And doing the job of three men on me own.... And being the first time ave done anything pvcu in the DIY stakes.... A did it all!!!!!!!!
A mind of steel... Of determining detertmination!!!!!!!!!
(track cyclists take note... They should be frightened of Bingo Star when 'is 'ealth is back and 'e 'its the veloderomdome!!!!!)
The only problem if that wasn't enough in the middle of doing the 3 dee job... Me mother rang me ter tell me she thinks she is 'aving a 'eart attack and our cat of 12 years who is very ill with kidney failure is looking VERY bad!!!!!!!!!
Nice so me mother and cat might drop dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Being 30 miles away a could do nothing but dial 999!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Result Mum in 'ospital ASAP.... And a promised a would take Tom the cat ter the vet ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But a couldn't leave me 'ouse a sit 'ad a BIG 'ole in the wall!!!!!!!
That evening a drove the 30miles ter me Mum's 'ome.... 'elped the cat and the next morning went ter the vet ter 'elp save Tom!!!!!!
Then later ter collect me Mum from 'ospital!!!!!!!
Thankfully a false alarm as it wasn't a 'eart attack... Just bad anxiety brought on by 'er worrying about 'er beloved cat and companion!!!!!!!!
(me Mum 'as 20% lung capacity and 'as 'as 'eart attacks before 'ence no chance taken if she 'as chest pains!!!!!)
All this with me being unable ter walk properly with me bad back and sharp pain down me left leg!!!!!!!!
Mondee it was back ter work as am worried about too much time off on the sick!!!!!!
An assessment in which the result is a can only do light duties only!!!!!!
So Tuesdee onter nights at work as this is when a can do work that involves only driving a truck not unloading it which is impossible for me!!!!!!!
The pain of walking and climbing out of me truck is agony.... Maybe a shouldn't be back at work with me back!!!!!!!!!
But am worried about losing me job after being threatened with possible disiplinary action through too much sickeness!!!!!!
If yer 'ave 5 sickness in a rolling 12 months it can trigger disciplinary action!!!!!
Even though in 20123 ave 'ad only 2 days seperate sickness before this.... And 2 separate weeks in 2011!!!!!!!!
But just within the 12 months rolling period!!!!!!
The pain was so bad a went back ter the walk in centre at the 'ospital ter see another doc.... This time for me not for me Mum!!!!!!!
After me 2 previous GP visits said ave goot sciatica and a ligament strain.... 3 weeks of not getting better am worried all!!!!!!!!!
The 'ossie doc said 'e thinks me disc 'as slipped!!!!!!!!!
Then after the 'ossie off ter buy a new microwave for me Mum that broke the dee she came out of 'ossie!!!!!!!
Yesterdee a 'elped me elderly Mum set up 'er new microwave.... Only ter find it is faulty!!!!!
So back ter change it.... Despite carrying a 16kg microwave is very painful for me!!!!!!!
Goot new microwave (2nd one).... And 'appy ter say now working!!!!!!!!!!
Went ter see me GP again yesterdee and now been recommended ter go and see a physiotherepapapaptheerist ter 'elp me get ter the bottom of the pain in me bottom, back and whole left leg!!!!!!!
This morning straight in fast for an session with the physio.... Told ave goot a buldging disc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thankfully noot as bad as a slipped or damaged!!!!!!!!!!
Also off ter collect Tom the cat who positively 'as been on a drip ter clear the toxins from 'is kidneys.....
Me Mum is 'ome and fine.....
The new microwave is working nice.....
And 'opefully a can get me back fixed with the exercises the physio 'as shown me AND am going back ter see 'er on Mondee.....
Oh and me french doors are in and all is most nice.....
So after a trying week.....
Maybe there is light begining ter appear at the end on the Bingo Star tunnel of darkness that 'as been the October!!!!!!!!!!
Peace ter all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment number 21.
At 10:41 19th Oct 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Yes Sal I concur with everyone else, harsh as that is a song title!
Hope you enjoy yourselves for the blog meet, sorry cannot attend as Friday night is for fighting for me ( not on the streets....in a well controlled dojo!)
How about for an ARFO a get off your seat tune to jiggle your bits:
DO THE HUCKLEBUCK - Coast to Coast
Have lovely weekends
Laters
Mandy ;)
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At 10:44 19th Oct 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:A few OSMs this week for me, so let's see if I can crack the ARFO... lol
My suggestions:
MADNESS - Wings Of A Dove
STATUS QUO - Break The Rules
RAY CHARLES - Hit The Road, Jack
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At 10:49 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Sounds like quite a week Bingo! As you say, it puts other problems into perspective!
Keep going.............but be careful with that back!
JW
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At 10:49 19th Oct 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:With reference to Sal's modding, wasn't the title of the song also 'Jilted John'? I thought the bit about gordon was just the main refrain...
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At 10:55 19th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Morning Simon & blog folk
I'm sure we all have our own little annoying oft repeated phrases. I'm just trying to think what mine are.
I was lying in bed last night mulling over ARFO tunes, as you do. I thought of a great tune, fits the brief & for personal reasons is just the right tune for today. Then I get a nagging doubt, I've heard it recently. I go & check. Yup, was the AFRO a couple of months ago. Oh well, back to the drawing board!
Hope everyone meeting in Sheffield has a great time.
DON'T BRING ME DOWN - ELO
SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT - NIRVANA
BLITZKRIEG BOP - RAMONES
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At 11:04 19th Oct 2012, Ken wrote:I recall it being announced as Jilted John by Jilted John on the chart show back in the day.
I had no idea he was also John Shuttleworth until reading it somewhere last week.
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At 11:04 19th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:#17 #19 Can I add my best wishes to the bloggers meeting up in Sheffield this weekend. I hope the sun shines on Sheffield. Really sorry that I can't be with you, but I'll be there in spirit and look forward to seeing some of you on the 16th November. Don't forget to take a picture for the Drivetime wall... we had one of all of us who went to the Cambridge blogmeet last year and I sent it to Simon - I've no idea whether it was actually put on the wall but I'd like to think it was.
:o)
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At 11:09 19th Oct 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:#25 I was toying with the idea of that ELO track myself...
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At 11:17 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good Morning Everyone
If there was a 3 word Friday, mine would be SPECTACLES FELL APART
Struggling to read back with the spare ones so a trip to the optician is in order today. Really looking forward to meeting the small and select few bloggers in Sheffield tomorrow.
Camera is all packed for the occasion. Instead of a red carnation, I will have a copy of Itch on the table in front of me ;0)
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At 11:17 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hmm, well thanks all for your support, if anything, that song used to offend me, as it was my dear Dads name.
I was simply looking for a song, that included the words... 'Here we go!'
Right, I must away, Happy Fridays to you all.
Gotta fly.... :)
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At 11:23 19th Oct 2012, Stressed Erica wrote:Hi folks, only had a brief look back so apols if I'm repeating stuff or getting the wrong end of the stick.
Sal, it was called Jilted John by Jilted John, I have the 7 inch - funnily enough so does Mr, we found we had quite a few overlapped records when we moved in together many many moons ago - quite a few at complete opposite ends of the spectrum too!
Anyway, I'll second it as an ARFO choice, and add a couple of my own too.
JILTED JOHN - Jilted John
ALTERNATIVE ULSTER - Stiff Little Fingers
GOTTA GETAWAY - Stiff Little Fingers
RAMA LAMA DING DONG - Rocky Sharpe and the Replays
TOP OF THE POPS - The Rezillos
or finally
I'M IN LOVE WITH THE GIRL ON THE MANCHESTER V*RG*N MEGASTORE CHECKOUT DESK - The Freshies
(other music megastores are - or were - available. Hope I've satisfied the modders)
Don't expect to get any of them played but it's always fun to have a bash.
Lots to do again today, just for a change, so don't know if I'll get back later.
Have fun and play nicely, oh, and those of you off to Sheffield - enjoy, and behave yourselves! ;o)
SE x
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At 11:27 19th Oct 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
ARF suggestions
'Stay With Me' The Faces
'Start Me Up' Rolling Stones
'Dignity' Deacon Blue
Have a good day everybody
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At 11:33 19th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:A song for all bloggers, especially those on the way to Sheffield tomorrow.
LET'S STICK TOGETHER - BRYAN FERRY
A degree of irony there as I have reluctantly had to drop out of the meet. May I wish those still going a wonderful day - I wish I could be with you.
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At 11:46 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Just popped back in my coffee break to wish everyone a happy blog meet this weekend.
And to add one more to the pot:
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD - The Pretenders
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Comment number 35.
At 11:46 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:#29 - why do they put those teeny, tiny screws which hold the lens part of the frame together, upside down??!! Gravity doesn't help if they do get loose and can you ever find the little devils when they do fall out? :0/
JW
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At 11:48 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:Hello lovely bloggerfolk and to the cool and trendy Drivetime crew!
Please can I suggest:
SHA LA LA LA LEE - SMALL FACES
or
ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN - CHUCK BERRY
Thanks very much. Hope you all have a fab weekend - esp those who are meeting up on Saturday - and see you next week. I'm singing in my first concert tomorrow night. Can't work out whether the butterflies in my stomach signify massive nerves or huge excitement.....
Take care, see you soon x
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At 11:50 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:As I can't be with you travelling bloggers tomorrow, I've looked up the weather for you on the BBC website and it looks gloriously sunny.
Mr says the BBC is the best weather forecaster so hopefully it will be fine for you tomorrow - have great times and report back!
JW
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Comment number 38.
At 12:15 19th Oct 2012, lord gazza wrote:merry xmas everyone
arfo
SEPTEMBER-EARTH,WIND AND FIRE
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Comment number 39.
At 12:23 19th Oct 2012, smee wrote:#29 and #35 Though happily any opticians will fix them free, I've found.
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At 12:36 19th Oct 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning folks. Didn't hear the show last night except 10mins around the confession. Will try to iplayer over the weekend as I do enjoy Nigel's cooking.
Sal's on the naughty step then?! :)
I hope everyone has a great time in Sheffield.
Hoffs - good luck, and enjoy the concert. It will be fab when you're up there and everyone's clapping :)
ARFO:
Da Do Ron Ron - The Crystals or
Do Wah Diddy - Manfred Mann
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At 12:44 19th Oct 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hello everyone
A bit late today... looking after house guests getting in the way.
I hope everyone going to the Sheffield blog meet will have a lovely time.
COME UP AND SEE ME (MAKE ME SMILE) ~ Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
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At 13:16 19th Oct 2012, Simonward1964 wrote:Afternoon all!
May I suggest "Beautiful Day" by U2, well it is in these parts and in honour of the blog meet in Sheffield because I am sure it will be.
GB
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At 13:50 19th Oct 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:As a shameless way of one more plug for my debut onstage tonight I'd like to request
Sgt PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND - The Beatles
It's only a fiver. Norden Farm in Maidenhead. 8pm.
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At 14:20 19th Oct 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Afternoon all !!!
~Today is a day for sunshine and backpain (though nothing like Bingo's im sure).
Sang at a funeral this morning. It was the 2nd one in a week Ive done after being stopped outside church a couple of weeks ago by a parishoner who was in need of a singer. If todays organist had played any slower, she'd have been a snail. Now a little horse (too many animals in this post !!!)
No choice for me today, but am TOTALLY looking forward to the Sheffield Blog Meet tomorrow. Am counting the hours !!!!!
Ziperdy do da, Ziperdy day, my oh my its a wonderful day !!
~gill~
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At 15:00 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:#44 Gill - is that the song you sang earlier? I can't imagine how a slow version on the organ would sound!!
What's all this talk of sunshine-y beautiful days? Down here it's greyer and wetter than an elephant in a swimming pool
#43 Good luck Jeffrey - I'm sure you're nervous, but they'll love it. Did we miss your Mastermind appearance??
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At 15:21 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:It has been raining here too - really, grey miserable day - ah well; we need the bad days to appreciate the good ones even more, I reckon.
I have spent the last two hours trying to work out the household accounts and couldn't fathom why I was about £500 out - for the worse! Eek!
Finally sussed out where I was going wrong and feel quite positive about the finances - more positive than I felt an hour or so ago!! Maths was never my strong point!
JW
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At 15:24 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Thank you for all the good wishes for tomorrow's blog meet. Having stumbled my way into town, I can now report back that I can see once again. Picked up my tickets at the train station too so I am getting very excited.
Just got iron my sparkly dress for tomorrow and hey, I'm all set!!
(Gill, I'm kidding about the sparkly dress bit)
#45 John, it is chucking it down here too!
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At 15:41 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#20 Oh Bingo. Poor you! What a week you have had indeed;(
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At 16:17 19th Oct 2012, Stressed Erica wrote:A quick poop by to have a proper read this time. Have we opened a library? It's very quiet in here.
#20 What a time you've been having! Take it easy. Fingers crossed for you that that's all the nasties over in one fell swoop and everything will be hunky dory for you for the foreseeable.
#21 Do the Hucklebuck...that takes me back. I can still remember all the dance moves
#29 Glad you can see again. I've been having all sorts of problems with my new specs since my episode at the opticians - I'm on my 3rd pair of pairs now and they're still not quite right. "Should(n't) have gone to" that particular optician - won't be going to them again.
Oh, look at the time now, it's so easy to blether on once you get started....
Have a fun weekend folks.
SE x
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At 16:28 19th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:I am new to this particular blog. And I live in Sheffield. It seems there's a blog meet here tomorrow. I guess it would be too early to invite myself!!
Having said that, it's my birthday on Thursday (yet another 21st!) and I'm meeting up with a few friends!
I wouldn't mind hearing some Led Zep mind!
I think I shall also apologise for heckling the good Dr K (and to Simon) when they did the Film show in Sheffield last week. I am the one learning French! The sense of occasion got the better of me!!
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At 16:36 19th Oct 2012, Hoggydoggy wrote:Hi Simon - still banging the drum for some Zeppelin, especially after dragging my lovely wife to Celebration Day on Wed. We'll be listening from my brothers house in Somerset this week along witwith brother, sister law, nephew, nana, grandad etc. so a full and appreciative audience is guaranteed! So please play Custard Pie for all my family, on the occasion of one of our reunions! Cheers.
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At 17:00 19th Oct 2012, Andy Toverson wrote:#50 - Don't feel you can't come if you're free tomorrow afternoon, we don't have a minimum blogging threshold! The small and select band of bloggers will be in the Showroom bar in the afternoon, come and say hello.
Cheers
A
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At 17:06 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Here we go.....
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At 17:09 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Woohoo John!
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At 17:10 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Whooooooooooooooop!!!
Get your glitter balls out *
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At 17:12 19th Oct 2012, Brandon wrote:Well Done John for the ARF crown
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At 17:14 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:#55 - John - are yours glittery then?*
*salutes to His Majesty and skips off to the naughty step..
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At 17:15 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hey, John, I posted a couple of pics of Richmond Park on fb, and a friend commented... 'where's Fenton?'
Have you ever seen 'that' clip on you tube?
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At 17:15 19th Oct 2012, Jilly wrote:Had to poop by just to say all hail King John! Congrats JBG, good choice
Oh, what sparkly balls you have, Sir! ;)
Enjoy the rest of the show x
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At 17:17 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:#58 - Sal - yes! It always makes me laugh and when I am searching and hollering for my dog, the word 'Fenton' always pops into my head..
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Comment number 61.
At 17:18 19th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:#55 - I'm keeping mine safely tucked away from public gaze. You can get locked up for that sort of thing.
One final good wish for those on the pilgrimage to Sheffield tomorrow.
#9 - Deebee - another good reason you missed for Level 42 was Mark King's birthday tomorrow (it's also mine - he's a year older than I am). Unfortunately it didn't amke the final cut. I assume the ARFO didn't go to a blogger this week ?
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At 17:18 19th Oct 2012, Jilly wrote:#58, Love that clip, Sal, had me roaring with laughter. Can just imagine my lovely Lab doing that! x
*goes to look at your piccies*
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At 17:19 19th Oct 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Well done John... I heard your ARFO in the car and thankfully arrived home in time to switch off the ignition so as not to hear that awful Muppet song!
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At 17:21 19th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:#61 - I didn't read back very carefully then. Congrats and apologies to King John.
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At 17:23 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Thanks everyone! Who has the crown at the moment? I look forward to getting it, and will add some suitable disco adornments to it!
Hoffs - steady girl.
That's my second ARFO - the first was last tear for "Get off my cloud" (or as I just typed, "Get off my clod", which is the Wurzels version).
I should confess, I only suggested that song because I heard it in the car one night this week while performing Dad's Taxi Services, picking up my son from a music practise. And as he wasn't saying much, I just turned the volume up really loud to annoy and embarrass him. (And secretly, I do quite like it!)
Thank you your Lordship, team, NYM, fellow bloggers, my family, my friends, the people who I can't remember who they are that I'm connected to on FB and Linked In, my teachers, my former colleagues, and everyone who has ever danced to that record.
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At 17:27 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:#58 Sal - oh yes, it's a classic. I said on the blog (I think you were already visiting the park), that it's the field coming down from Spankers Hill. But let's not start all that up again with the glitter balls, or the wombles will get excited.
#63 Florence - thanks Florence, I'll hang it up all week.
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At 17:34 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Aha, I missed the Fenton bit and thought it was a Jesus Christ video. Have just read back and it makes a lot more sense now.
Enjoy your week on the throne John, well deserved ;)
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At 17:43 19th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Sylvester, Kaiser Chiefs, and Frank Sinatra, all within half an hour! That's why we love an ARF!
I seem to be getting carried away with the exclamation marks, so I think I'd better go and calm down with a glass of something.
May not be around so much next week as it's half-term, have nice weekends all, and happy blogmeet tomorrow,
JBG
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At 17:45 19th Oct 2012, Stressed Erica wrote:Congrats to Good King John, swing those balls - makes up for me nicking your mensh earlier in the week ;0)
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At 17:59 19th Oct 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Good King John, love your gush and well done!
Have fun to all of you that are off to the Sheffield blog bash!
LB, x
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At 18:13 19th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Thanks #52. I meeting up with some people at lunchtime (birthday meal) and can take it from there.
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At 18:42 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Congratulations Good King John - Simon Ward has the crown doesn't he? I don't think he has been around much this week.
But with glittery balls who needs a sparkly crown??
Great music this week - perhaps the NYM took notice of my moan last week?! Frank Sinatra and "Fly me to the moon" was mentioned........ ;0)
Have great weekends all and especially the Blogmeet Crew.
JW
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At 19:08 19th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Congratulations Good King John! Well done Sir!!
#61 Indeed Parsley_cat, I did know that. It being Mark King's birthday that is, not that he's a year older than you. I've been trying to get a Level 42 track played for ARFO since Simon started doing DT. One day...
The best laid plans, as they say... We were supposed to be going sailing with some friends this weekend, but they had to cancel. Mr B and I were going to go anyway, but the forecast doesn't look brilliant for Sunday now, so it looks like we might just go to the boat for the day tomorrow. Ho hum, never mind...
To Hoffs and Jeffrey - break a leg for your respective stage appearances. Hope all goes well!
~X~
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At 19:33 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Well doen Good King John on the ARFO! It had me dancing about the kitchen!
PJ Hughes, hope to see you tomorrow (p.s. I'll have a present for your birthday!) And one for all bloggers meeting up too. (Don't get excited)
I'm all packed *excited* 2 more dog walks and 1 sleep to go!
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At 19:49 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:Pooped back to apologise to Good King John but couldn't get into the blog - for some reason, I was trying to sign on as Shona (been celebrating, could be the reason)
Anyway, Your Maj, sorry for the inference about the glitter balls. Of course I really knew you meant those ones that hang from the ceiling.
Also, Shona - I feel your excitement about tomorrow - have a fantastic time - looking forward to hearing all about it on Monday. Make sure you have your pigtails all nicely done up with bows!
Deebee - oops - forecast isn't great is it - hope you at least have a good day tomorrow and thanks for the good luck wishes for the concert. V excited (and even more excited about next Tues!!!!!)
Good luck to Jeffery from Maidenhead - and when are you on Mastermind?
Righto, have good weekends all - and Billie - have missed your posts - wherever you are, 'hello'!!!
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At 19:59 19th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Due to unforeseen circumstances, I've had to cancel the meal. I should be at the Showroom about 2pm.
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At 20:10 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#76 PJ, I think folks are arriving 2.30pm. I'll be there 3.30pm
Looking forward to meeting you - was it the lure of the present??? Hee hee
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At 20:13 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#75 Hoffs, you make me laugh!!
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At 20:24 19th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Have great weekends and evenings all
JW
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At 20:31 19th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Ok thanks. Birthday not until 25th, but...
Thanks for the "invite"!
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At 20:35 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#80 All welcome PJ, all welcome ;)
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At 20:38 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:I heard Simon saying he was going to be doing a lot of driving at the weekend. I wonder if he is heading to Sheffield too ;0)
*dreams on*
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At 22:09 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:Jocko - where are you? I need your help with typing...
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At 22:43 19th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Jokco si heer hffos! Hwo cna I beee ov serveeze?
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At 22:53 19th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Wow, great programme just now on BBC 4, about Dave Davies of Kinks fame.
Using Lynton, The Valley of of Rocks and Exmoor and surrounding area, as a back drop.
Happy memories :)
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At 23:02 19th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:#84 - anohs n' okcoj - LOL!!
Miranda, Graham, Arnie and Ronnie. What a laugh.
See you all soon xx
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At 08:34 20th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Get back in your cage Jocko....................
Good morning Everyone
*excited*
Can someone please tell Uncle Tony I won't be able to listen today due to a blog meet ;)
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At 09:22 20th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good morning all - dry and quite mild here in S Essex.
I sense excitement in the air - will Sheffield be able to cope with this influx of visitors?
Have a wonderful 'meet' everyone. Can't wait to hear the tales .............
JW
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At 09:27 20th Oct 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Morning all !!!
up , about, and excited :-)
Some shopping to get in this morning, then off to meetup.
See you all there ~gill~
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At 09:57 20th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning Everyone! Good Morning!
Heard ARFO in the car - and BEAMED! I curtsy to GOOD KING JOHN! Well done You!
Good Song too!
I've had a really busy week and feel out of touch with the blog - will try to catch up. Hoffs #75 Thankyou!
I hope you all have a lovely time in Sheffield. How many are going? Looking forward to hearing about it.
I also hope those with "performances" this weekend do very well.
Have Nicetimes all. Back later ..........
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At 11:01 20th Oct 2012, Brandon wrote:Hello All,
A passing visit just to say hope everybody going to Sheffield has a good time
Have a good day everybody
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At 11:01 20th Oct 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Off out on a mercy dash having just had a call from sister. Problems with Mum. Might be a little late setting off to Sheffield, will try make up time on the way.
~gill~
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At 13:06 20th Oct 2012, lord gazza wrote:hi all
have a good time in sheffield everyone would have come but dont drive and train prices are expencive,
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At 16:36 20th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Sorry if I missed anyone earlier. I was at the Showroom until 3pm (I don't know if anyone got there by then. Am I right in thinking it was starting about then?). I did ask bar staff, but...
Not being a natural socialiser, maybe next time I hope!
I was the stocky bloke with the orange rucksack
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At 18:30 20th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Oh Dear PJ! Bechod!
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At 19:40 20th Oct 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Well, that was a pleasnat surprise!
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At 19:43 20th Oct 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Where is that blogpoppets dicker, these days?
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At 19:45 20th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:OOh, we all like a pleasnat surprise Paul, are you going to share?
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At 19:50 20th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:It might score you an 'at?
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At 20:11 20th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Just a rough guess, but I think PJ missed Paul too.
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