No gloom here
Half term finished (in as much as it existed at all) and the dank and cold weekend done for. More geocaching was required of course (see last week) and our best find was a wonderful small silver capsule operated by a pulley system half way up a tree. Very clever and a round of applause for its creator. We celebrated by eating chips-Matt would have been so proud. There isn't much you can do in the pouring October rain to raise a smile but this was certainly one of them. More soon.
The other main occupation was reading the new Ian Rankin novel 'Standing In Another Man's Grave' which is another Rebus novel and the next bookclub choice. It really is terrific and well worth you looking at the free sample available here. Fans of Rebus won't need too much persuading of course but I'd forgotten what it is like to get half way through a book and feel as though you've smoked 60 cigarettes and drunk the best part of a bottle of whisky. Great detective, bad health choices. And the A9 sounds like a road worth avoiding.
Today we welcome comedian Roy Walker to drivetime. He won New Faces in 1977 and went on to feature regularly in The Comedians and then hosted Catchphrase. There's a 40th anniversary Comedians dvd around which was recorded at the Blackpool Grand Theatre last year and Roy will tell all tonight.
And oldies for the DARK please. The hour has been lost and drivetime is a show in darkness again. Allow us to light your path home (I can't believe I wrote that).
Have an enlightened and stimulating Monday. See you after 5

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At 09:34 29th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Fear of the Dark - Iron Maiden
Black Night - Deep Purple
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At 09:36 29th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Good Morning All
Feeling slightly more creaky and wrinkled this morning...
;o)
#Darkoldies. How about:
I'LL FIND MY WAY HOME - Vangelis
BAD MOON RISING - Creedence Clearwater Revival
THE NIGHT - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
BACK TO BLACK - Amy Winehouse
BLACK IS BLACK - Belle Epoque
THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES - Bobby Vee (or the Carpenters)
DANCING IN THE DARK - Bruce Springsteen
~X~
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At 09:36 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:Half term tune choosing!!
MORNINGTOWN RIDE - THE SEEKERS
DANCING IN THE DARK - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
MOONDANCE - VAN MORRISON
THE WHOLE OF THE MOON - THE WATERBOYS
NIGHT IN THE CITY - ELO
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At 09:37 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2.
Morning, morning, busy busy.
Happy Birthday Deebee :)
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At 09:38 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Good morning Simon and everyone
SOUND OF SILENCE - SIMON & GARFUNKEL
DANCING IN THE DARK - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
RIGHT ON FOR THE DARKNESS - CURTIS MAYFIELD
DARKNESS DARKNESS - ROBERT PLANT
DEDICATED TO THE ONE I OVE - THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS
HARVEST MOON - NEIL YOUNG
IN THE DARK - NINA SIMONE
DARKNESS - HUMAN LEAGUE
NOT DARK YET - BOB DYLAN
DARKNESS AT THE EDGE OF TOWN - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
THE DARK OF THE MATINEE - FRANZ FERDINAND
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At 09:39 29th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good Morning Simon and Happy Birthday Deebee! Hello everyone else ;))
A NIGHT LIKE THIS - CARO EMERALD
NIGHT AND DAY - FRANK SINATRA
MISS YOU NIGHTS - SIR CLIFFR
THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES - BOBBY VEE
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At 09:40 29th Oct 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Good morning all,
First things first, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEBEE!!
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Dark oldies:
The Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore - Walker Brothers
In The Darkest Place - Elvis Costello
Dark Is The Night - A-Ha
Dark Is The Night - Shakatak
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce
Blue Days, Black Nights - Buddy Holly
Give Me The Night - George Benson
Because The Night - Patti Smith
mc x
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At 09:41 29th Oct 2012, The Mooseman wrote:Leave a light on for me - Belinda Carlisle
Times they are a changing - Bob Dylan
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At 09:41 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:All night long - Rainbow.
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At 09:41 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good morning again!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEBEE!
Dark Suggestions?
BLACK IS BLACK – Los Bravos
PAINT IT BLACK – Stones
BACK TO BLACK – Amy
BLACK NIGHT – Deep Purple
DANCING IN THE DARK – Bruce
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At 09:42 29th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:Morning!
Sounds like Mr M had a busy weekend - makes geocaching sound more enticing than our own experiences - I think we should try again.
Firstly, my only paltry song suggestion would be:
BACK TO THE NIGHT - JOAN ARMATRADING
and maybe could I second PJ's
BLACK NIGHT - DEEP PURPLE
(BTW PJ - hope you enjoyed Bath - its a beautiful place to be)
Also, can I just sing a quick song of my own?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Deebee
Happy birthday to you!!!
Righto, away to enjoy the sunshine.....
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At 09:44 29th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - FRANK SINATRA
SADNESS - ENIGMA
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - THIN LIZZY
HOUSEBOUND BLUES - CW STONEKING
DOOM AND GLOOM - ROLLING STONES (which will probably get played anyway)
Work beckons......................................
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At 09:44 29th Oct 2012, ponyclubmum wrote:BAck to Black - Amy Winehouse
Cast no shadow - Oasis
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen
Days are forgotten - Kasabian
Dont let the sun go down on me - Elton John
Evening Falls - enya
Invisible Sun - Police
Moonlight Shadow - Mike Oldfield
Under cover of the night - Rolling Stones
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At 09:45 29th Oct 2012, Hoffs wrote:Blimey - when I arrived it was just me and PJ - then when I pressed 'post comment' the usual lovely bloggerfolk had arrived with a bunch of fab song suggestions. Hello everyone! Hope you all had good weekends and enjoy the week ahead xx
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At 09:45 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:BLACKBIRD - Beatles
THE DARK TOWN STRUTTERS BALL - Joe Brown & his Bruvvers
THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT - Allstars
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At 09:45 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Zat you Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong!!
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At 09:48 29th Oct 2012, P J Hughes wrote:Happy birthday Deebee!
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At 09:48 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Good news for our neighbours....
Chris Evans has finally posted a new blog.
Thank Evans for that ;)
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At 09:49 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:HOLD BACK THE NIGHT - Trammps
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At 09:50 29th Oct 2012, Mandy wrote:Morning Simon and everyone
And happy birthday to Deebee ( dont feel creaky its all in the mind you know!), Winona, Yasmin Le Bon and ..... ME!!!
When I have done my stretches, washed and dressed and card opening I am off to collect my new suit from an online retail called "the one after" for my interview tomorrow for a a 3 month contract which is potentially extendable and then finish prepping for it.
Simon we have not lost the hour...we have gained one!
Now to get Dark:
1. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS - Nelly Furtado
2. BLACK IS BLACK - Labelle Epoque
3. THE NIGHT - Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons
4. DANCING IN THE DARK - Bruce Springsteen
5. PIANO IN THE DARK - Brenda Russell
6. BACK TO BLACK - Amy Winehouse
7. Wonderful Life - BLACK
8. BLACK VELVET - Alannah Myles
9. NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN - Moody Blues
10. BECAUSE THE NIGHT - Patty Smith
Oh well have a nice day, its lovely and sunny here in the middle of the country!
Laters
Mandy ;)
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At 09:50 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and say-what-you-see bloggers
#darkoldies
Well, you have to start here:
DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK - Robert Cray Band
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At 09:52 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:Some more suggestions...
NIGHT OWL - GERRY RAFFERTY
IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING - FRANK SINATRA
NIGHTSWIMMING - REM
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - THIN LIZZY
BECAUSE THE NIGHT - PATTI SMITH (OR BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN)
MOON OVER BOURBON STREET - STING
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At 09:54 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Happy Birthday to Mandy too.
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At 09:57 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:And HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY!
UP ALL NIGHT - ╪ (Wah!)
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At 09:57 29th Oct 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY!
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Blog twins!! ;-)
x
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At 10:02 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN - Bruce
HOLD UP A LIGHT - ╪ (Wah!)
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At 10:06 29th Oct 2012, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Dancing In The Moonlight' Thin Lizzy
'Undercover Of The Night' Rolling Stones
'Into The Night' Santana
'Put Your Lights On' Santana
Many Happy Birthday wishes to Deebee and Mandy, and belated Birthday best wishes to Simon Ward
Have a good day everybody
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At 10:06 29th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Deebee and Mandy - have a great day, both of you.
MOON SHADOW - CAT STEVENS
MOON DANCE - VAN MORRISON
BLACK NIGHT - DEEP PURPLE
JW
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At 10:10 29th Oct 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to DEEBEE and MANDY- hope you both have a wonderful day!
Tortie x
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At 10:11 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:CRIMSON MOON - T Rex
MOONLIGHTING - Leo Sayer
MOON SHADOW - Cat Stevens
HARVEST MOON - Neil Young
MOON DANCE - Van The Man
WHOLE OF THE MOON - Waterboys
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At 10:14 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON - Little Richard in 1959!
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At 10:18 29th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:Has to be
BLACK NIGHT - DEEP PURPLE, otherwise
NORTHERN LIGHTS - RENAISSANCE (for something a little more optimistic)
NIGHT MOVES - BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
Happy birthdays for Deebee and Mandy. More Scorpios (if you're into that sort of thing).
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At 10:19 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Is it Happy Birthdays to Deebee and Mandy? Happy Birthday it is then.
And hello to perfect_circle, nice to see you dropping by again.
#moredarkoldies
(sounds like Enoch Powell muttering away in his Parker Knoll chair in his nursing home...)
NIGHT AND DAY - Frank Sinatra
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE - Four Tops or Barry White
CAN'T YOU SEE- Bob Marley
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At 10:28 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:No 1 in 1954
I SEE THE MOON - Stargazers !
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At 10:28 29th Oct 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Happy Birthday Deebee and Mandy! I hope you both have great days.
I love half term :) Woke at 6.00, turned over & went back to sleep for another couple of hours - bliss....
Oldies:
Back in Black - AC/DC
Wait Until Dark - Scott Walker
Because the Night - Patti Smith
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
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At 10:29 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEBEE AND MANDY
I hope you both have a fantastic day!
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At 10:30 29th Oct 2012, Jeffrey in Maidenhead wrote:Some getting dark/night time oldies:
HALF LIGHT - Athlete
and I second
MOONLIGHT SHADOW - Mike Oldfield
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At 10:39 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:Thanks to John B Good for your nice comment!
Happy Birthday to Mandy and Deebee :-).
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At 10:39 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Is Sal still around?
There's a certain song that you might want to suggest for today's theme...you know that dusky sun-setting time of day?
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At 10:51 29th Oct 2012, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I'll give it a go John......
*** TWILIGHT *** ELO.
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At 10:58 29th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Happy Birthday Mandy!!!! And thanks for all the birthday wishes. Love the 'blog twins' comment, Molly - although I reluctantly have to admit I'm a few years ahead of Mandy...
It's traditional at work that the birthday girl or boy has to provide cakes for everyone, so I spent a bit of time over the weekend baking. Mr B asked me to tell everyone that the chocolate one was a disaster and they probably won't like it... unfortunately (for him) not many people have believed me so far. There may be a slice or two left for me to take home to him if he's lucky...
Hi to perfect_circle - nice to see you! Hope you're enjoying your half term.
~X~
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At 11:01 29th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Fingers crossed Sal........
How about
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - PINK FLOYD as much or as little as you like, Simon. It could solve the problem of what to play
No? OK then....
JW
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At 11:11 29th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:Special request for Deebee on this day (surprised she hasn't suggested it herself)
SUN GOES DOWN (LIVING IT UP) - LEVEL 42
this one just from me
BACK IN THE NIGHT - DR FEELGOOD
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At 11:15 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Has anyone suggested...
HERE COMES THE NIGHT - Them (Van Morrison)
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At 11:30 29th Oct 2012, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all, I would concur with Jennie Wren (#42) that playing Dark Side of the Moon would be a great, but I accept, unlikely option for todays show.
Many other fine selections put forward and just like to add
SILHOUETTE - HERMANS HERMITS
WORKING IN A COAL MINE - LEE DORSEY
(well it is dark down there)
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At 11:31 29th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:How very rude of me to have missed Mandy's birthday as well.
Happy Birthday Mandy! I hope you and Deebee have a lovely day and that Deebee keeps a bit of that chocolate cake for blog chums too! Mmmm
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At 11:34 29th Oct 2012, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All;
Oh, the stress! My anxiety levels are through the roof today, got to get twin 2 packed and ready for his new school tomorrow. No time to read back, but...
Happy birthday to Mandy & Deebee! Hope you both have a lovely day.? :))
Oldie suggestions...
PAINT IT BLACK - ROLLING STONES
DARK DAYS - THE PUNCH BROTHERS
IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT - THE FIVE SATINS
THE NIGHT - FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
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At 11:40 29th Oct 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:Apologies for any repetitions - time doesn't permit
JON & VANGELIS - I'll Find My Way Home
THE BEATLES - You Won't See Me
NICK DRAKE - Pink Moon
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Darkness On The Edge Of Town
NELLY FURTADO - Turn Off The Light
COLDPLAY - Clocks
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At 11:50 29th Oct 2012, Sir Cumference wrote:Oooh, an oldie I haven't heard in ages...
STARBUCK - Moonlight Feels Right
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At 11:51 29th Oct 2012, Our Zoe wrote:BLACK NIGHT - DEEP PURPLE
BECAUSE THE NIGHT - PATTI SMITH
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE - BILL WITHERS
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At 11:52 29th Oct 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! (Just sneaking in here)
'Long As I Can See The Light' by Creedence Clearwater Revival One o' me faves, and badly overlooked these days
'Tonight' by The Move
'Darkest Hour' by Arlo Guthrie
'Lights Out' by UFO
'Black Night' by Deep Purple
'Moonlight Shadow' by Mike Oldfield
'at'll doo
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At 11:54 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Please feel free to correct typos and ignore the two 7+ minute tunes and the one almost 7 minutes tune I inadvertently included above (Mr Mayfield, Plant and Dylan)
Bank holiday here in Ireland and yet there is some blue in the sky! Off out of enjoy it - I’m not sure I’ve quite dried out from my soaking yesterday so a little sun is required.
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At 12:23 29th Oct 2012, Our Zoe wrote:TWILIGHT TIME - THE PLATTERS
TURN BACK THE CLOCK - JOHNNY HATES JAZZ
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At 12:24 29th Oct 2012, lord gazza wrote:hi all
happy birthday mandy
happy birthday deebee
because the night-patti smith
paint it black-rolling stones
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At 12:48 29th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:The weather over the pond looks horrendous! I hate the wind - it makes me feel feel edgy and twitchy - there is no way to control it unlike other weather which you can protect yourself against; wet, cold, heat - you can dress appropriately and it's controllable, but the wind.............frightening.
Fingers crossed that it does no-one any lasting harm.
JW
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At 13:03 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Oh, here's another obvious one...
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME - Cher
(And not a gypsy, tramp or thief in sight).
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At 13:07 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Is it too late?
TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME - Jimmy Ruffin
When tonight's "episode" of DT starts at 5:03, it WILL be later than you think! (Or will it be earlier?)
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At 13:20 29th Oct 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Afternoon all!
Been to skipping class (skips there, limps back..) and have started this post twice now but got disturbed..
No time to read back yet but I know it's Deebee's Birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Deebee, and hugs n' happiness to all.
Oldies suggestions, if not too late;
Night by night Steely Dan
AMATEUR HOUR by Sparks
A LITTLE TIME by The Beautiful South; or THE LONG DAY IS OVER by Norah Jones (25 hours!)
The night comes down by Queen
Night scented stock by Kate Bush
Going to make my lunch (homemade pumpkin and chilli soup - guess where the pumpkin came from?!) back later to hear about your weekends,
Mwah
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At 13:40 29th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#58 Nice skipping style Suzieee ;0) Go easy on the chillies now when you are making your soup. Whoo, mine was strong.
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At 14:14 29th Oct 2012, PhilMewis wrote:Afternoon,
Talking in the dark - Elvis Costello
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen
The Dark is rising - Mercury Rev
Through the long night - Billy Joel
Nightshift - The Commodores
Help me make it through the night - John Holt
Rock the night - Europe
Crazy Crazy nights - Kiss
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At 14:25 29th Oct 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Off out to the field this afternoon and won't get home til it's dark........woooooo......wooooooo (That was my scary wooooooos!)
Enjoy the show everyone.
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At 14:56 29th Oct 2012, The-Extra-Value-Bingo-Star-ere wrote:Afternoon Ter Mayo Man & ALL Bloggers...
Bingo Star 'ere...
No gloom here too... I think gloom the incorrect word but much much sadness over the weekend as I lost my little friend of 13 years!!!!!
Sadly we had to have our cat put to sleep after a few months of kidney troubles!!!!!!!
A VERY difficult decision of when to put have your pet put to sleep but neverless a very peaceful and calm way to go!!!!!!!!
Watched my little friend slip away.... So fast, so peaceful.... Gets me thinking why us humans have to go on in pain and suffer for so long after our minds or bodies have long left us when we get old!!!!!
NEVER did my little friend break my heart, play selfish evil games with my feelings, lie to me or just use me for money!!!!!!!
I thank god that on this wonderful beautiful world yet often cold and heartless world.... If you know how to.... You can enjoy the unconditional love and friendship that these animals ALWAYS give you if you give them just a little of your time!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P to Tom xxx
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At 15:03 29th Oct 2012, The-Extra-Value-Bingo-Star-ere wrote:For any who think i'm silly or stupid.... A grown man upset over just a cat!!!!!
I'm just happy that I have a good enough heart to understand what a heart is for and how to use it.... And the same with animals ;-)))
For any who've never had a proper pet... My advice get one you they really do bring so much for so little in this modern materialistic world!!!!!!
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At 15:10 29th Oct 2012, The-Extra-Value-Bingo-Star-ere wrote:A few photos of my best little pal on this link :
https://www.facebook.com/antonykeith.andrews
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At 15:13 29th Oct 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Happy Birthday to Mandy too!!
I usually find when there is a clutch of birthdays around the same date it is 9 months on from a significant date...like Valentines (daughter #2) NY eve (nephew #1).....
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At 15:24 29th Oct 2012, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#62 ah that is a shame - yes, RIP Tom :-/
RE pets lots and lots of people around us have dogs - we live at the foot of Shotover Park in Oxford - and the thing that puts me off having a dog is the picking up of the poo. Sadly not all of our neighbours are enlightened in the modern thinking that it is polite and neighbourly to do so.
Rant over.
*puts away soap box*
Walking past a front garden the other day I was aware that a Tom cat had recently made his 'mark' as t'were....no doubt cats get together and complain about how we smell too!
I had a 'blonde' moment this morning (getting more and more frequent) when I saw a squirrel leaping James Bond stylee, (nut in mouth through the tree over my head) - how do the animals cope with this hour change over the weekend....
DOH!!!
They don't 'cope', they just carry on as normal, with the sun telling them when to get up and when to get tucked in, rather than an adjusted alarm clock.
Enjoy the show peeps and for those with B'days hope you have a lovely night in/out (shake it all about)
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At 15:40 29th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Sorry to hear about your cat, Bingo. It's always very hard to lose a pet - they are just as much a member of the family as any humans. And a dog or cat will give you unconditional love, no matter how bad a day you're having.
#66 absolutely agree, Suzieee - it's people like that who give us dog owners a bad name. Clearing up after a dog is really no worse than changing a baby's nappy - often a lot less yucky in fact!
Update on the cake - it's all gone. Mr B is going to be disappointed...
~X~
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At 15:42 29th Oct 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Oh Bingo - the lump in my throat at reading your post ..........
As you say. a little care and attention from us and the animals in our care give us so much more. As my Mr has asthma, we have been advised by doctors not to have any more pets - I know you can get dogs which don't moult, but what if they still affected his breathing and we had to part company with it, through no fault of it's own. That would be awful.
Also, I cannot exercise a dog as it deserves anymore so we have resigned ourselves to no more dogs or cats - the pets we had in the past gave us great love and we wouldn't have been without them but it would be selfish to get animals that we couldn't look after properly.
Thank goodness you were brave enough to see that your beloved Tom was suffering and took the best action you could for him. Hugs coming your way>>>>>>>>
Take care.
JW
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At 15:52 29th Oct 2012, Tortie Cat wrote:#62 Bingo, so sorry to see your news. It's awful to loose a pet, they are very much part of the family. At least he didn't suffer for very long. More hugs coming from me too x
Tortie x
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At 16:45 29th Oct 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Bingo, I don't think any of us here think you are silly at getting upset about the loss of your dear cat. I had a beautiful brown Burmese cat who I had to take to the vet at the grand old age of 18 years old. She was in a lot of pain and I knew that she was suffering. It was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. I even wrote everything down for the vet as I couldn't speak, I was so upset.
Sending you more hugs .......x
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At 16:53 29th Oct 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:So sorry to hear about your cat Bingo :(
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At 16:56 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Bingo - how very sad about your cat, I'm very sorry.
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At 17:12 29th Oct 2012, Parsley_Cat wrote:Bingo - sympathies from this cat, too. You've done the only thing you could. We've all been there and it isn't a pleasant experience, but neither are the alternatives.
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At 17:15 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:#62 Bingo - I am so sorry to hear about your cat. It's heartbreaking to lose a much loved pet (I've been there myself a few times). And so many people are completely unsympathetic. They're the ones with no soul!!
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At 17:17 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Evening all,
Been listening to the radio this afternoon - I have two questions:
Paloma Faith's cover version of "Never tear us apart". Why?
Gary Barlow's cover version of "Forever Autumn". Why?
Fingets crossed for tonight's menshfest.
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At 17:25 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:Well done Blogger Billie, amelia, and perfect_circle (a first?) for a mensh for Bruce's "Dancing in the Dark"!
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At 17:26 29th Oct 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:I heard a mensh for Amelia and was it Billie? For Dancing in the Dark? Congrats
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At 17:33 29th Oct 2012, Stressed Erica wrote:Sorry, hubby not here and I need to rant.
My daughter's spelling list this week - phenomenom, co-ordinater, inconvenient, hypothermia, hypochondriac, identifiable, circumference, accidentally, revolutionary, insignificantly. Can anyone spot the problems? What a joke!
Not only have 2 of the words been spelt wrong but she is expected, as a 10 year old, to find a word to rhyme with each of these words - I'm not sure I could do that without using the internet!
And this is her preparation for high school next year.
Note to self. Must find primary school where teachers can spell and organis/ze appropriate work before son reaches this class!
Disgraceful!
Rant over. Sorry again.
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At 17:37 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:#76 Thanks, John. It was indeed my first mention and I am a bit chuffed! I got up really early on the first day of my Half Term holiday to tune choose, and I was glad it was an easy topic today!!
# Stressed Erica - as a Primary teacher I am rendered almost speechless by your daughter's homework, and the bad spelling!!
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At 17:47 29th Oct 2012, DebbieBash wrote:Share the Darkness - Saw Doctors
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At 17:49 29th Oct 2012, John B Good wrote:#78 Stressed Erica - that's just ridiculous (and also ignorant). How about teaching the 10 year olds words they might actually be using?
#77 perfect_circle - well done you.
And well done to (birthday girl) "Debbie on the blog and Sir Cumference" for Vangelis "I'll find my way home", although I did have to turn the volume down as I always think of it as a C****mas song.
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At 18:01 29th Oct 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Happy Birthday to lovely Deebee and Mandy!
(((Bingo))) Hugs to you mate and sorry about Tom.
Here in Milan, listening to Simon and the Team. The modern 2012 family on holiday all of us in the same room, tapping on our own laptops - in Italy no less - Good grief! ;^P
LB, x
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At 18:14 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Well done perfect circle on your first mention - pleased to share it with you!
And a lovely mention on your birthday Deebee (and Sir C for just being Sir C).
Lilac Blue - I’m not at all jealous, honest! Hope you are having a fantastic time. Have some pizza for me please!
Erica - I cant believe a teacher would think those words (mis-spelled or otherwise) are appropriate for that age group and I would never find rhyming words. And don’t apologies, your anger is quite understandable!
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At 18:16 29th Oct 2012, AHLang wrote:Simon
Brilliant show
How about. Share The Darkness Tonight - The Saw Doctors
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At 18:18 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Evening All -
Late to the blog but heard all the show and the menshes - Congrats. & Welldones to Amelia, myself (Thankyou Simon) and esp. to PerfectCircle (Special 1st. Mensh) for Bruce. And to Birthday Girl Deebee & Sir C for Vangelis. JBG - I, too, think of it as a Seasonal Song!
Were there no "talking texts" or did I have (another) senior moment?
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At 18:19 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:#83 Why thank you, amelia. If I can share my pongy dog with you, I can certainly share a mention ;-P...
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At 18:22 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:Thanks, Billie! And I believe I just heard another mention for you!!
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At 18:23 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Goodness! A second mensh!
And I was SO excited I shouted over the other names! Help!
Thankyou again Simon!
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At 18:29 29th Oct 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:What a brilliant day for blog menshes!
Congratulations Billie x 2, amelia, perfect_circle, Deebee & Sir Cumfy!
and thank you, Simon, for mine, for the Walker Brothers.
Erica, I would be spitting feathers too over that mis-spelt list. As John and Amelia say, hardly appropriate words for a 10 year old.
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At 18:35 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Molly - I've missed you out in my Congrats. Sorry! It's my age you know!
Welldone You for the Walker Bros. A fine song and a clever choice!
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At 18:44 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:And PerfectCircle gets a Double on Her First Mensh Night! Congrats. & Welldone You for Patti Smith!
Be Warned! It's Addictive!
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At 18:45 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Did I mention that perfect_circle is spending her holidays with me? Did I mention that I've never had a double mention? *feeds her dinner to the smelly dog who is also holidaying with me*
Pleased for you really!
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At 18:47 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#92 Amelia - Ha!
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At 18:48 29th Oct 2012, Deebee wrote:Well done for all the menshes, and thank you Simon for mine. Lovely birthday present. And particularly well done to perfect_circle for a double - talk about beginners luck...
Anyone else dying to know what DebbieBash and AHLang have to say?
~X~
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At 18:49 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:#91 - thanks so much. I have the cheesiest grin EVER on my face!! I know how addictive it is, as amelia is my best friend ;-). She loves choosing songs, and now I totally get why it's so lovely when they are played.
#92. Sorry, amelia!! Please don't feed my lovely dinner to the dog! It's smelling delicious!
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At 18:50 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:What's happening? I'm liking a song by Scouting For Girls ..........
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At 18:55 29th Oct 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:#94 Maybe the mods have forgotten to adjust their clocks and have all gone home already! ;-)
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At 19:04 29th Oct 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'm intrigued - Are Amelia & PerfectCircle in the same kitchen on 2 different 'puters?
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At 19:06 29th Oct 2012, amelia wrote:Yes we are - and because I am a nice person I'm going to let her try for the 100 too since her luck seems to be in today ....
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At 19:06 29th Oct 2012, perfect_circle wrote:#98 Amelia and I are indeed in the same kitchen, and she's on her Mac, whilst I'm on my ancient laptop. We are accompanied by my smelly dog. :-).
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