As you may have read in our main news section, I’d Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger is to make her West End debut next week. But not in Oliver!, which does not start previews until December. Instead, she is to join the ensemble cast of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre for a three or four-week run.
Unlike Connie Fisher and Lee Mead, who were both thrown into breakneck-speed rehearsals before their respective West End shows opened within weeks of their BBC talent show wins, Jodie has had several months in between conquering the public vote and her opening night. In the meantime, she’s also gone on a summer school course at RADA, while also occasionally performing — this coming Bank Holiday weekend, she’ll be at Bryn Terfel’s Faenol Festival with John Barrowman and fellow talent show alum Daniel Boys, currently going great guns in Avenue Q.
It seems to me that both the RADA course and this move are absolutely the right move for Jodie, as they would be for any actor in her situation. If she’d had the few weeks’ rehearsal time that Connie and Lee were given, I’ve no doubt she would have been able to rise to the challenge more than effectively. But given the six-month gap between winning and first night, it’s good to see her use the time to ensure that her first performance in a leading role on the West End stage is as good as it possibly can be.
Ooooh, I think I'm first, that was a surprise, just having a final look at blog before bed. Doesn't seem to be anyone else here so I shall now thank Scott for new home and take my leave for tonight.
ok I don't get it, is there some sort of clique that talks in the comments of these blogs?
I think it's a good move from t'old Cam Mac to put her in LM before she gets her big role. I wonder if it means she might last a little longer than Connie Fisher who seems to have faded from Musical Theatre already; though she lasted longer than most of the X Factor winners... Let's see what becomes of Lee Mead after Joseph or if ALW does another show next year...
I’m second….. Well moving at this time of night and in me jammies as well!! (Neighbours are giving me a funny look)Are we doing moonlight flip? Do we owe rent? Thank you Scott for our new home
Maeve being first you get the Gold (well done)
Thank you for the new home Scott.
Had to run to catch you all up. Didn't want to be left behind.
Pleased Eva and her friends enjoyed the show. Aaaahhh! Aftershave and DNA.
Good night all.
Good morning, all, thanks for the new home, Scott. Poor Michael -- doesn't he know Connie's already at work in her second role? OK, the reviews have been iffy, but she IS working. As to luscious Lee -- well, he's only just begun. Aaargh! I must be tired -- I just quoted The Carpenters! Bleuch! Hi Maggie, congrats on the 'Gold', Maeve. Karen, hope your night was dreamless -- or at least that you got the tickets this time!
OK, BHB, breakfast time I think. A coffee and Danish to go, since yesterday's was so good. And the walk to the bus stop would be very welcome. I'm not in quite such a rush this morning, so we can amble.
Good Morning all!
Thank you Scott for the new home (it was a bit of a moonlight flit wasn't it?) the old one was start to run slowly again.
Michael - yes, you are exactly right - we are a clique that chats on these blogs. Can you guess what we chat about? I have to agree with you about Jodie - CM made a wise decision there!
OOooo so it sounds like Eva enjoyed the show despite giving up her good seat for that terrible on front stalls!
Jo4 - well done! I know who to come to next time I have teccy problems!
Karen - any dreams last night? Hope you are feeling better today lass!
Geri - it's a deal! (I've tried telling her helping young men into their hose is much more fun than helping them out of them - she won't have it!)
So BHB - is it time for breakfast? and a big HUG!
@Michael: Connie is currently in They're Playing Our Song opposite Alistair MacGowan at the Menier Chocolate Factory -- and generally the reviews have been positive about the actors' performances, and less so about the musical itself.
Morning all. That was a surprise to find we'd been moved. Thank you once more, Scott. I think it's a good idea for Jodie to get some more experience before Oliver.
ooo, lovely new home. Eva's late!!!!!! where's that review?
Oh yes, card it pride of place and destined to be there for a long long long time.... My name. His name. MMmmmmmm. (oh, I sounded like Homer Simpson then).
Lovely weather today - wonder if Eva will notice? Just a quick coffee to go my lovely.
Oh and.. tnk CM very wise putting JP into real training before going on to Oliver. Although it doesn't seem as if CM has as much nerve as ALW. I mean, the gamble he took with ADWD - the wrong person could have won (I know, sounds ridiculous of course.. but who wasn't cr*****g themselves waiting for GNs announcement).
Ok, really must dash now. Hope to see you later.
Hello! Just quick!
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/896108
Here is a thread from the forum which has a couple of scrum photos from the night I went!! You get a hint of the shirt in the first one! Its very weird but from the angle I think the she must have been standing next to me as I was right by the tall blonde woman in the pink that you see in the first one!!!
Thanks for the link, AliB. Having read it, I've just realised I've never noticed when Lee's footwear is removed! Must remember to look out for that next visit .... ooh not long!
Morning all, and what a lovely new home, thankyou Scott Dear, it is lovely and fast as well at the moment too!
I absolutely agree that Jodie is doing the right thing by gaining experience on stage etc. It can only improve her performance and give her a bit of confidence hopefully. You are right though Auds, they didn't have the luxury of time with Connie or Lee, and I was doing that very thing during the hour or so it took GN to announce Lee, what do you mean it was 20 seconds, felt like an hour to me!
Hurry home Eva we want a review, I know you are on cloud 9 but no excuses.
Morning BHB, yes you are right it is a nicer day today, maybe too warm for the blanket? Well yes but we can still go outside and sit on it while we have a coffee and maybe a quick snuggle now, just for luck?
Morning (yawn... very late last night and very tired this morning)
Metallica was very good, thanks for asking, I know you'd all have loved to have been there - will give full review later
Thanks for the new lodgings Scott, not sure about Maggie running around in her jammies though
Phone is ringing, talk later
xx
Good to hear Eva had a lovely time, as if she wouldn't.
Just a thought Scott, do you not sleep, the old thread was closed at after 11pm and ou posted on this one before 7.am ???????Kathleen did you hear the fireworks last night???
Morning, having a heck of a day at wxxk so far, so forgive the lateness! BHB has done the brekkies though I see. Thank you Scott dear for the new home. Think it will only be to Jodie's benefit doing some work with Les Mis before she opens. Apart from anything else should boost her confidence before she gets to do Nancy, and get her used to working with other people on stage. See GB have won another gold - woo hoo - go Team GB.
Oh I thought I'd lost you for a minute there. Scott thanks for the new home.
It's very quiet without Eva. You don't think she's run off with a young man?
Belated happy birthday Auds. Hope you had a good one.
It's a good idea Jodie getting acting lessons/experience.
Karen loved your dream. It really made me laugh. I sometimes go through periods of dreaming really odd dreams. I've had a fair bit of stress at w**k recently which led to lots of dreams. In amongst the horrid odd ones I had one involving the GO. We were at school/uni and i was the student and he was the headteacher/dean and we were having a bit of a flirt in the classroom.
Karen2 Metallica. No I don't wish I was there really.
RL is interfering with my loppiness in a big way at the moment. At least this week I've managed a quick peek here. The last 2 weeks were horrific. Better next week as I'm going to Cornwall for a few days but the downside at best I'll probably only be able to peek here once or twice if I'm lucky. At least then I'm only back at w**k for 4 days and then it's DUBLIN. I'll catch up with all the gossip then.
No news from Eva? Wonder if Eva is still floating on cloud 9 (maybe trying to sort out the weather while she’s up there? She’ll be gone for hours then!!)
Sorry K2, forgot to ask - How was Metallica?
Alison - enjoy your time in Cornwall, amd then Dublinfest! Hurrah!
But before that I have a VIL (Very Important Loppy) coming to stay on Monday - and then the show Wednesday!! Looking forward to seeing some of you then!! (Jill - did you get my e-mail?)
Now come on Eva! Maggie and I are waiting!
Afternoon. Caught up on 'old' blog and realised you'd moved so I've run to catch up. Thankyou Scott, poor Michael hope he wasn't put off?
Fascinating Aida were brilliant on Tuesday night. I did wonder if some of the audience really knew what they were letting themselves in for! Particularly liked the song about a Brownie Leader called Alison and her problems with Health and Safety (wonder why??)
Had an exhausting day in London yesterday. But I did wander down Maiden Lane around 5.30ish just in case... Dean was outside chatting to a couple of fans and looking very relaxed and smiley. There were quite a few children waiting who had just seen the show so we didn't hang around as I thought it a bit unfair, but we did stop nearby for a drink hoping a certain person might walk by (he didn't!) Scollop was hoping to thank him for the birthday card, which incidentally is still sitting on the shelf in the living room!
The Lion King last night was excellent too. We had seats just left of centre and about half way back in Royal Circle, I would highly recommend them as I think we had a perfect view of the stage.
Well what an exciting morning, not! Had to do some w*****g and h*******k yuk, still hoping it gives me an easy weekend!
Ali shame himself didn't turn up, but glad you enjoyed LK.
K2, Metallica, er no thankyou!
off to Sloppy now so will see you later when I hope Evas' report will be in.
Ali glad you and scollop had a nice time in London
Eva …..Weather here is lovely, come on down from cloud 9 and please tell all
Just found you all again. School holidays is such a busy time, so blog gets left out! Took dollop to see Wicked yesterday. Had good seats in the Circle which gave a central view. Enjoyed it, but dollop found it rather long at nearly three hours. I think I should have bought the soundtrack beforehand to familiarise us with the songs as we only really knew "Defying gravity". Still taking scollops and dollop to see Lion King next week so hopefully that will be a hit as per Ali's scollop.
Skimmed through to see I'd forgotten the DB concert last Sunday. Sounded great and I shall definitely listen tomorrow night. Is anyone going to the ALW birthday concert in a few weeks? Would like to hear all about that too.
Back to sewing name tapes in school uniform, think I deserve a medal for all this tedious effort! Still the rate elder scollop loses stuff I know it's necessary. Still can't quite believe younger scollop will be joining him at secondary school. Feeling my age... gosh 27 does seem old!
Jane E I did get our e mail thank you, and I have replied to it, so will expect another e mail from you, isn't life exciting.
Now I have some very very GOOD NEWS, we have only just come home and there was a mesaage on the ansaphone, to tell me I HAVE WON TICKETS FOR THE PARTY IN THE PARK, now as I said when the phone number was put on the blog we are away on holiday on 14/9, now Aunty Eva did ask me if she can have first refusal, so will see if she wants to go, if she only wants the one ticket , I feel I should offer it to whoever it was that put the phone number up, was it Diana or Pauline, can't remember, other than that I am open to bribes???????????????????????????
Oo, a new home, thank you Scott.
No Aunty Eva yet? Keeping us in suspenders I see.
It occurred to me after reading Ali's comment, Maiden Lane must have been one of the busiest streets (apart from the Strand) in the West End over this last 12 months, with the number of people who have "just wandered" down it!! I'd never even heard of Maiden Lane 12 months ago!
No news?
Ali - glad you enjoyed Lion King and Fascinating Aida
Jackie (Hi there! Good to see you again!) thanks for the review of Wicked. Hmmm it might go down my list of show to see.
Jill well done, lucky Loppy (I've e-mailed back!)
AND EVA!!!!!??????
Hello me dears,- I'm home again. And what a homecoming! I read my e-mail from Jill and couldn't believe my luck. How kind is she? Did I accept? Again the question: am I Norwegian? So you can imagine the answering mail I sent her. September 14th on my calandar already has a huge star on it!
Calm down dears, I'll write down my review, but first of all I want to say thank you to our lovely Scott dear for giving us a new home already. It was getting a bit grubby and slow, the old one.
Right,- after a lovely lunch at Shirley's (homemade shepherds pai and fruit salad), we had a little rest, did the last primming and pruning and set off for London's Theatre world. We arrived a bit early (!), so had a coffee at the caff on the corner of Bedford Str. and Strand.
I was trying to act cool because I had seen the show before (!), but to no avail. I was excited like a 27 year old on her way to meet her beloved! The other two weren't much better. In the lobby of the Adelphi we said a fond farewell,- they went upstairs and I trotted off to Row B, smack in the middle. The theatre filled up quickly, and two places to my left I saw Ro from LMAS, with Abs (I think) and someone I don't know. I got my fan out, and started up with some experimental fluffing. It worked!
The music started up, the children came running, Jenna came on stage, they did their thing and.......... the dry ice started to come out and from the left hand side Himself came gliding down! The cheering started, he raised his head and sent us all that heartstopping smile, and we were away!
One cast change was The Baker who now played Jacob. He did a fine job, but it was hard to see him as Jacob after having seeing him so many times as a brother and the Baker. He has rather prominent cheek bones, and was instantly recognizable in spite of heavy make up and a grey beard.
Lee was on splendid form. Dancing, singing and jumping about, looking as if he had a whale of a time (which I'm sure he had.) The audience was a bit slow to react at first, but soon warmed up and started cheering and laughing in all the right places.
I love the Potiphar scene, and it was funny as always. This time the bed slid away as it should, and Lee's first CED was delivered with his usual phatos. Beautiful it was. Nothing wrong with that voice, I can tell you. With "Ahead of my time" ringing in our ears, the curtain came down for the interval. Deep breaths and much use of fan. (Karen,- if your Ploppy had been there, he would have been worried!)
I had a few words with Ro,- she recognized the fan!
The second act offered lots of opprtunities to scrutinize Lee at close quarters! I didn't miss a trick. I saw the scratch on his back you mentioned, AliB, and can tell you there is another one, a bit smaller to the left! Plenty of hairs on legs, none on chest, navel where it should be, curls bouncy and lovely. He has definitely lost more weight and the beginnings of a sixpack can be seen. (I'm coming over all unneccesary just writing this!) The loincloth looked a bit loose around the hips, but no accidents happened.(Well, a girl can't have everything, can she?)
There were several incidents with DNA collection. When He sang to Pharao, and especially during the second rendition of CED. (I know you are a biologist, Jo4, but the DNA is mine, ALL MINE!) There was at this point some infuriating giggling from three girl sat in one of the boxes. It really disturbed us, but Lee, bless him, didn't blink, and gave it his all!
When he went up on the cherrypicker, I turned to look up at Shirley and her sister in DC Row A. I hadn't told them about this, and wanted to see their reaction. Joyce half rose up in her chair and stretched her arms out! I thought she would fall over the railings!
It was the usual raptous applause and cheers, and Lee was jumping about, shouting Thank You and looking gorgeous!
I'll get back in a moment with the rest.
(I had to make a phone call, sorry.)
Filing out of the theatre, I chatted to Ro. I asked for the best place to stand in the scrum, as I had a CD to get signed for Carys. Ro kindly gave me some excellent advice, and after a bit of a chat, we counted down the time with one of the doormen.(Don't know his name. It wasn't Howard or Del.) Lee came bouncing out with his huge smile. Curls damp from shower. He was dressed in a black jacket and a light blue(?) T-shirt, and started giving out the pre-segned photos. The scrum was very civilized. All the children got to the front, and there was hardly any pushing. When Ro had gotten her photos, she made sure I slipped into her slot at the front, and there he was! I held out the CD, said "Hi, Lee. Will you please sign this". He looked straight into my eyes, said "Hello there. How are you?" I could smell a faint waft of his aftershave. It was delicious! I don't know what I answered,- I hadn't expected him to TALK to me! He signed the CD, gave me a lovely smile and moved on.
Then I heard Shirley whispering in awe behind me:" He spoke to you"! ! ! !
I quickly got me and them out from the scrum to let others in, and we started to walk towards the station. Joyce had grabbed one of the signed photos, and the smile wouldn't leave her face. We were on such a high, I don't think our feet touched the ground all the way to Charing Cross. Both Shirley and Joyce are now card carrying Loppies, I can assure you.
I woke up about 7 times during the night, singing "One More Angel In Heaven". I'm getting greedy now; more Row B coming up in September!
I didn't get back here until nearer 5pm today, so I'm sorry you had to wait for my review.
Karen,- did you say November or/and December? I'm game!
Kathleen,- thamk you so much for the Cliffy link. I will download it when it is released. (Karen,- YOU LIKED IT ? ? ? ? ? ? )
Auds,- what can I say? Pheeeeeew comes to mind. So pleased you had your card. Enjoy!
Alison,- the blog has been quiet without me? Well, have no fear. As you can see, I'm back with a vengeance!
Jacki,- I thought of your scollop when they sang Canaan Days!
I got some halfway decent photos from the scrum, and I have e-mailed them to Martin.
OOooo Eva! Thank you for that review! Sorry! I should be shouting up to cloud 9! THANK YOU EVA!
FAAAAAANTASTIC Eva, and he spoke to you, wow sounds terrific. It's not greedy just sensible to make the most of the time we have!
Jill, see I told you it was worth a go! Now it was me that put the number up, and that is so kind of you and I am in a flipping quandry now, as I only get back from holiday the day before, at 6am uggh, also feel it's a bit greedy as I got tickets to the DB concert! Will email you anyway!
Wow Eva, it was worth the looooooooonng wait for your review. You had me laughing at your comment about not expecting him to TALK to you - I can just imagine you gazing in awe at him, in silence, mouth wide open, whilst he's trying to have a conversation with you!!!! Ploppy says, if only you'd told him you were going he would have escorted you to make sure you were okay (as he has vowed never to go again methinks he tells fibs!!). Yes Eva, poss late Nov - will keep you informed!
Btw Eva, don't tell everybody I liked Sir Cliffy's new song!! I have a reputation to maintain, dontcha know!
Will somebody please find out what his aftershave is - I know we can't really ask him that but if somebody could just recognise the smell, we could all buy a bottle and sniff it whenever we like!!
Had a fab lunch in Rules - we got there just before 1.00 and didn't leave till after 5.00. My head's still swimming! Had a good look around as we left and was tempted to hang around the stage door but decided I wasn't at my best so came straight home.
Congrats on winning the ALW concert tickets, Jill, but shame you can't make use of them. I've already got a ticket - at least I've bought one but it hasn't arrived yet.
Lovely review, Eva. Hopefully part 2 will be there when I click Submit. I've just looked at the clock - it's not taken me an hour to type this - been busy replying to w*rk emails.
So you enjoyed the show Eva.
DianaI can almost taste that lovely food that you have been consumming, while the rest of us are downing egg and chips?????????
got your e mail Jane and have replied, also Eva have recieved yours, really happy that it is all going to work out well.
My neighbour across the road had just phoned her OH is on night work tonight ( he makes sweeties)big factory in Slough, to ask if I she can come across with a bottle of wine, answers on a postcard please addressed to????????
So you enjoyed the show Eva.
DianaI can almost taste that lovely food that you have been consumming, while the rest of us are downing egg and chips?????????
got your e mail Jane and have replied, also Eva have recieved yours, really happy that it is all going to work out well.
My neighbour across the road had just phoned her OH is on night work tonight ( he makes sweeties)big factory in Slough, to ask if I she can come across with a bottle of wine, answers on a postcard please addressed to????????
Good evening all.
Eva has sent me 4 pictures of the scrum from the 20th, and I have put them in the GO album online.
I hope that everyone in Loppy land are fit and well?
well that's about it, Maggie is giving me the look , I think she wants to get online, so I'll say bye for now, stay well.
Jill - are you sure you haven't been on the vino already?? Or is it me that has and am seeing double?
Eva - those photos are wonderful - perfectly captured the damp curls, I can almost smell the aftershave from here!
Oops, manners Karen, forgot to say. thank you Martin - hope you're keeping well.
I'm not long home. Had to pick up some of that strange money you use on that side of the water, then get my hair done (the shade is, I'm told, called 'chocolate'. How could I refuse?) Only had a quick skim of the blog -- seems Eva had a passable time last night. Shame you couldn't muster up some enthusiasm, though, Eva! And Jill -- tickets? Lucky loppy! Think I saw Jackie's name there somewher -- hi, Jackie! So ohms to anyone who needs them; thank you's to anyone I owe them to (everyone, I should think!); way to go, sorry to hear that, wow! and yes, he is gorgeous! Have I left anything out?
Ah - just read Diana's post - I didn't realise you couldn't use the tickets Jill - sorry!
Martin - thank you for posting those pictures. I hope you're well!
Geri - you've covered everything but Happy Birthday - but we haven't had any today - so that's OK!!
Good evening Ladies
You had a good time then Eva? Pleased Shirley and Joyce enjoyed the show and GO. He spoke to you! Great photos too. How do you all manage to rake such fantastic photos in the scrum? Each time I've tried my hands shake too much.
Congratulations to Jill for winning the tickets. No, I didn't hear the fireworks last night. What good neighbours you have, bringing a bottle of wine.
Sounds like you had a good lunch Diana.
Hello to Ali and Jackie. Is Carol OK? She sounded very busy this morning.
Re the no show in Nov. Do you think the cast will bw at the TV gala for Prince Charles? Found this when I was reading all the gossip.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/article1586959.ece
See you later, have to cook now.
Hi Eva, great review, so it's a loppies duty now to get up and personal for research purposes (I’m game)
Well done to Jill on winning the tickets (sorry you can’t use them though)
Bye bye Loppies! I'm going for the evening!
Evening all
Thanks for the review Eva, you seem to have covered everything, I loved Joyce's reaction to the cherry picker moment, it certainly sounds like she's been converted. Still have to check out your photos.
Hi Martin - nice to hear from you, we're all quite well, how are you?
Congrats on your win Jill, it's a shame that you can't use them yourself but very loppy-like of you to have entered knowing you could win and would share them. By the way I do like the sound of your neighbourhood, it sounds like a very friendly place to live.
Fireworks - now I did hear them, I know they were different ones but it wouldn't surprise me if you could have heard Metallica, the 30,000 strong crowd and the fireworks from where you are!
Was sitting in my car for two hours, parked alongside lots of other parents, on a road that was closed off after I arrived to collect PB at about 10.15pm not knowing what time it would end at. The concert was open-air in a very large park, and you certainly didn't need tickets to appreciate the music. I got talking to another mother and we had a good laugh comparing all the teenage concerts we were both at and reminiscing about our youth. Turned out we both went to the same first concert of our teens.
Anyway, when our respective children and friends arrived out it was nearly another hour before we could move the cars at all. And the crowd, I really would be here all night if I were to try to describe the appearance of them, suffice to say I wasn't really bothered how long it took to get home, I was just happy/relieved to know I had PB + pals safely in the car. Sorry, I know that I'm probably boring you all to tears but it was an "interesting" way to spend an evening. It was after 1.30am when I finally got to bed and needless to say I was wrecked when the alarm went off at 6am. Will be having a very early night tonight.
At last Eva.. What a lovely review. It was a foregone conclusion really that your friends would be 'won over' once they'd been in HIS presence.
I'm with you Kathleen on the photos at the scrum.. I don't how anyone can get a decent photo - my attempts are hopeless...
Love the task ahead of us though.. what's that smell??? Not chocolate?? Oh no, that's Geri's hair.
Have a good evening JaneE.
Well done Jill on winning those tickets. Pauline, you MUST. Just bring your blanket and a pillow, and we'll wake you at the appropriate time.
Hey Jackie, glad you could pop in.
OK, gotta get the beauty sleep... I'm cream crackered. Again.
Ooooh, a shiny new home, thanks Scott. Love the new curtains btw.
Not caught up, just back from weekly shop. Off to check Eva's review.
Phew (again) - really busy today in the office - like manic! Then had a 7pm rehearsal so hence the fact I was AWOL!! Well done Jill but such a shame you can't go - so good of you to offer the tickets though - true Loppy Sisterhood there! So Geri...will we recognise you with the Chocolate hair??? Aunty Eva, such a pity you didn't enjoy the show at all! Jusdt going to pop over to see the piccies. A hello to Jackie (keep sewing!) and to Martin before I go!!!
So Eva, you liked it then? Love the pics. Shopping to put away, back later.
Poor Michael, what did he think? I do agree good Jodie can have some acting classes before her part starts. I'd like her to havefun with the role and not be worried.
Jo4,- I've sent you a mail!
Glad to hear you fully appriciate my feelings last night, ladies!
Karen,- I have a feeling that your description of me (Mouth hanging open, staring adoringly at Him etc) might be spot on!
Karentwo,- your account of last night's concert reminds me of the first time I ever heard Sir Cliffy live It was when he held an open air concert in Bergen in the mid-sixties, I think. I was also sat outside the arena (no money), listening together with half the female population in Bergen! I am glad it was Cliffy and not Metallica!
I'm going to have an early night, I'm bushed trying to get everything done before my trip. Just one more day of work then I'm FREE!!! Auds, I don't mind you sniffing my hair -- it's weird, but I can live with it, but I really draw the line at you licking my neck!
Karen, so glad you liked Cliff! What do you mean, it's a secret?
See, Kathleen, I said he would be knighted -- isn't this the perfect moment?
K2: Metallica? Well, you're nothing if not versatile.
Right, bedtime. Goodnight, Loppies, sweet Meads and see you soon!!
Eva - lovely photos
Goodnight, oiche mhaith go leir
For all you Metallica fans, they are at Reading Festival this weekend.
I've still not put the shopping away, naughty me.
A very quick hello, puter says battery about to give up.
Great Review Eva
Thanks for the new home Scott, bit of a rush job late at night though.
Hi Jackie, good to see you.
Nite nite Loppies. x
...and I'm joining the list of Loppies heading for bed! Lovely piccies Aunty Eva! Sweet Meads all.
Loved the piccies of the scrum Eva, sadly all mine are still only fit for the Tate Modern, and that's not in a good way!
Actually a bit of a blow found out tonight my holiday is a day shorter than originally thought as the lady booking got flight times and days muddled! Now there's a thought, if I have an extra day maybe .....! Anyway Jill I have sent you an email.
To those that have tickets for the Party in the Park, do you know if it is seated or standing as at the proms?
Good night all. I'll retreat to my bed and dream about my latest (and REAL) UC&P with the Man!
Sleep tight all, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Forgot to say goodnight, but am off to bed as well, so sleep tight all
Night night.
Shopping all away. Treated myself to a Fentiman's ginger beer so lips smarting now. Not more than 0.5% alcohol, so doesn't let me into the LL club.
Nightlee night
Roro has a *new* old article about GO in Pineapple Poll, with a pic. too.
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/896817
Carys has given advice about recording FNIMN.
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/896696
in case you haven't seen them. I was wondering if I could record it this way Carys, so will try tomorrow.
Going to bed now. Night.
Google alerts are wonderful - the mere mention of Lee Mead and a message pops in my inbox. Thanks Scott for the new home and Hello Michael ...thinks you should look up loppy in the blog search.....Just playing catchup have square eyes from too much Olympics . I missed a birthday.....blushes...belated Penblwydd hapus i chi and move over those on fluffy pink clouds as I have just read that my CD now has a special embellishment - WOW! Recorder all set for later tonightand I hope the concert will be on radio 2 play it again as it is much easier to record from there. Now then BHB time to look at the sunrise so if you like I will whisk you away to my own beach in the Tardis and thanks to the wonders of time travel no one will notice you are missing:-)
Good morning, BHB, you look a bit windswept this morning -- what, Carys took you to the battle of Waterloo? Why on earth -- oh, she thought she was taking you to the Abba recording session of the song? Silly boy, you don't really think I'll go for that, do you? No, don't be upset, of course I believe you. I'm going to have a nice leisurely day today -- theoretically! -- so let's start by having an actual sit-down breakfast with French toast and maple syrup and some coffee. Why do you keep sniffing like that? Oh, yes, it's my hair - chocolate, you know. Well, you CAN lick my neck, but maybe we need to borrow one of Pauline's blankets first...
Morning all!
Waillll!!!!! I can't seem to get my sky box to record FNIMN and as Ploppy and I are going to another medieval show this weekend, I'm worried I'll miss out! (I followed your link Kathleen to Carys advice, but alas! I have no freeview now!)
K2 - glad you got PB safely from that concert!
Auds - thank you -it was a nice evening - Ploppy & I watched season 2 of 'Buffy'.
Pauline - surely your due for some compensation for the mess up!
Geri - have a safe trip tomorrow. You and Auds enjoy watching DT (full report please!)and I see you MONDAY!!!
OOoo then Wednesday I'll see lots of you! And himself!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSQQQQQQQQQQQQQUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Er sorry BHB! Was I too loud?
Ah no! BHB seems to be too busy with Geri chocolate hair!
Morning. This time in 12 hours!!
Jane, I tried to record a radio programme using V+ (Virgin equivalent of Sky+) a few weeks ago and got message that it wouldn't record radio. If you have a video or DVD recorder you should be able to record the concert direct to video/DVD - exactly as you would recording direct off the TV. Just need to ensure the video/DVD are set to correct channel to pick up digital rather than terrestrial broadcast - probably input select (I need to have A1 showing in the video screen to record off digital). Your Sky will need to be set to the radio 2 channel. Hope this works.
Pauline, not sure if seating or standing but think it's the latter (unfortunately). When I booked I wasn't given a seat number.
Morning all. Weather report anyone? Grey and overcast, but they have said the weekend is going to be nice, weatherwise, so here is hoping!
Hello sweetheart. What's that around your mouth? Traces of chocolate, methinks. Chocolate at this time of the morning? ? ? Geri offered herself this morning under the blanket? ? ? ? I'm sure she did, and she tempted you with chocolate? Well, I suppose it had to be a pretty good bribe for you to fall for it. You got hair in your mouth eating it? ? ? ? No, I don't want to know, but you'd better get that blanket cleaned before Pauline2 sees it. You know what she's like with those blankets.
I must say, you do look a bit tired today. Carys had you up at 5am watching the sunrise? No wonder you're yawning. You'd better crawl back under the blanket and catch up on your sleep. Just let me check that there is no Lepry lurking under there! The coast, or blanket, is clear, so under here you go. Me? I'll do the usual breakfast for myself, AGAIN! ! ! ! I'm beginning to agree with people saying you can't get the staff these days!
I'm not too grumpy though, because I fell asleep last night with the image of GO looking into my eyes and smiling! Lovely it was too. Unfortunately I can't remember whether I dreamt about him or not. I did feel quite chirpy as I woke up, so there just might have been a flash ot two during the night!
I'll have my usual leaded, please and some scrambled eggs on toast this morning, Eva. How kind of you to make my breakfast. Self service it's called, I think!
JaneE,- forgot to say I have set my Sky+ box to record the radio show tonight. I found the Radio 2 slot on Sky, pressed record and up came an invitation to set up a manual recording. Just fill in the blank spots and press record again. I have never done this with radio before, but hopefully it will work.
morning all - I thought that the blue(ish) skies last night might mean a sunnier day today (ever the optimist). Yay.
Pauline - it's meant to be my dear. I think it's standing (sitting - I imagining picnic style, but I've never done a concert in the park)
Geri- good that your packed and ready - don't forget your passport!!!! It's a good job they have electronic visas these days too.
Kathleen thanks for that link to Carys' instructions (thanks Carys) I'm going to give that a go for sure.
Right - off to face another silly busy day today... So I'll have a lovely hot kiss, er I mean cup of coffee to go please BHB (drifted off a bit there, I was just looking at my very special card..... That helps to start the day.
Hope to pop by later. Have a fab day everyone.
Morning all. Thanks for the review Eva. I had a vision of your friend toppling over the balcony in a GO induced trance. Are we all going to be sniffing the GO in the scrum now!?
Thanks for the link about recording tonight on digital Kathleen. I'm going to be out but will give it a try. I'm still planning on asking ye old father to be on standby with ye old cassette recorder. That's usually my most reliable source for recording off the radio.
It was tipping it down when I was driving in this morning but I'm not sure if it's not trying to brighten up. Fingers crossed.
I am usually at my brightest in the morning, but now I am beginning to doubt myself. In the paper today there is an article headlined:" Are you the new Carol Vordeman?" I can say emphatically "NO" to that straight away, but then they go on with a reem of tests for you to try on yourself. Never one to turn away from a challenge, I started going through them. I wasn't doing too well in the number section, but then we started in the Word section, and the first question is this: If you arrange the months of the years in alphabetical order, which comes last? My answer was very quickly September. But when I checked the answer it was October! ! ! ! When did the letter S come before the letter O in the English alphabet? Am I missing something here, clever ladies? Please help, bacause this is going to bug me!
...morning, morning - well looked gloomy here first thing, but now I can actually see some blue sky (just as well as I have high heel strappy sandals on (a girl has style!). Glad to see BHB has got the breakfast ready (he is a treasure, although why has he got chocolate around his mouth??). Yes indeed we want a FULL report of DT - by the way Lady J, have a good reenactment weekend and Geri have a safe flight (thought I'd better do that today in case I don't get to you before you leave tomorrow!). We finish an hour early today as it is before a Bank Holiday so that's not bad!! Means I can get in and start the ixxnxxg and get it out of the way! A propos the concert in the park, I am assuming it is a first come first serve type of event seating wise....I'm debating leaving Ploppy to Sloppy mind again but really need to have an idea of timings.....what time would everyone going be thinking of getting there (I am assuming a meeting up at some point so could sit together???). I need to have my ammunition in place before I bombard Ploppy with the information...l.... OK fortunately no bosses in today (hurray!) so should have a quieter time of it. Just heard we have won another gold - Go Team GB!!
Morning all, well just as I thought today would be a day when we didn't win anything, Tim Brabants stormed through and won the Kayak!! Amazing, it really has been an unbelievable Olympics and I think you'll all gather I have loved it!
Now apparently Jills' tickets are spoken for which I am quite pleased about as I feel I have had my share of luck in that department. So now I have to decide do I stay or do I go? Hummm got quite a taste for the idea I must say!
JaneE yes I will demand compensation from the lady that booked the holiday, it will come in bottle form!
Carol, re arrival time for ALW concert, as far as I'm concerned it depends on the weather. If it's dry it'll be earlier than if it's wet! If the weather's reasonable, I'm intending to get there by lunchtime. If those going wait together, it'll make the time pass a lot quicker and more pleasantly, as well as making it easier for toilet visits, getting coffee etc. I suppose if it's wet, we could have a rota - 2 wait in queue for say 30 mins while others sit in cafe. Suggest we discuss this during Dublinfest (sorry Pauline). Only 2 weeks!!
In case I miss you Jane, enjoy your weekend.
Pauline - go go go
Diana,well plans are possibly afoot, will keep you informed! Just one or two things to sort out first.
Meant to say Eva I think that O and S thing says a lot!
JaneE have a fab weekend in case I don't get to say so later, looks like the weather might be a bit better, but don't hold your breath.
No answers to my word question yet. Sharpen your brains, ladies!
The latest update on the Olympic medal list: Norway was just beaten by UK in Kayak! Did he have to do that? At least we got the silver medal, which so far takes Norway to 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. Holland is doing well: 6 golds, 5 silver and 4 bronze. Sorry, couldn't find Ireland on the list.
As to the Party in the Park, Jo4 is coming with me, thanks to the lovely Jill.
Diana,- I agree with you. Let's discuss tactics in Dublin. Those of you who are savy enough through experience, can lay on the strategy!
Pauline2,- that would be several bottles of wine!
Pauline2,- sorry, didn't see you there. Does it mean that I'm thick? The O and S thing?
No Eva it certainly isn't you that's thick! I think we can safely say that honour goes to whichever paper it was in! Unless of course someone switched our Alphabet around while I wasn't looking!
Diana and Eva - thank you both for the advice about the recording. What would I do without you lot! I think I've solved the problem - pretty much as Eva suggested. Not knowing the time of FNIMN I've record the whole bloomin' evening's worth!
Hmmm last time I looked O came before S, Eva!
Carol, Diana and co - is the concert one of those occasions for camping chairs? Ploppy and I went to a concert at Bleinhiem Palace and that's what we did.
Auds and Geri have a great time at Hamlet! (Auds don't forget to take that rail ticket!)
Thanks everyone for the good wishes this weekend. We are sleeping in the castle this time, so no tents thank goodness!
JaneE,- sleeping in a castle, are you? Going up in the world? Your Lady Jane personae will come completely natural there! Have a lovely time.
Pauline2,- glad to hear my brain is still working as it should. You know, in RL I do have those "senior moments" sometimes, and I was wondering whether this was one of them or not!
Well, I've missed being able to say good morning, so it's now good afternoon. Nice to see you back Carol, hope you have a better day.
I woke up late this morning, not surprising as I've been so tired but who cares, it's friday and Lee is on the radio tonight!!
Have checked my online countdowns and it's only 14 days to Dfest and 57 days to Octoberfest. This time next week I'll be in sunny (hopefully) Italy and in just 7 hours we should all be listening to his dulcet tones on the radio.
It's no wonder I have butterflies in my stomach, I don't ever think I've been so excited by a radio recording. It's nice to have lots of lovely things to look forward to.
Kathleen - thanks for those links, particularly the one about his time in Pineapple Poll, written by a real loppy or cloppy and oh so true! I just loved the first 5 or so paragraphs, lovely to hear him described in such an admiring fashion and what a cute picture.
Jane - sweet dreams of King Lee in your castle!
Eva - did you see that Ireland and Norway drew 1 all in their soccer match the other evening. How diplomatic of our national teams to realise it was best not to have an outright winner so as not to cause division in loppyland.
Karen2,- how considerate of them! I'm sure the Loppy Love has sneaked into their small minds (!) to make sure they don't upset anybody! Don't I like footballers? Not all of them, no!
You're off to Italy? You'll need time to recover from that before we descend on you. Are you going to train for your place in the Loppy Drinking Team?
..whee two weeks today we'll be in the Emerald Isle - watch out Dublin!! Jill - your place is booked at Stranded! Good news and thank you for the ooohhhhhmmmmmmmmssss - Ploppy's job safe! Hooray! Now we can celebrate this weekend, Wednesday, Dublin........ Well Diana we may be coming to the P in the P, and Ploppy may be coming, just have to sort out some Sloppy sitting, otherwise it will be me and P2 only - going to chat to Sloppy later (she's having her eyes tested at the moment) and then book our tickets. Perhaps the fact I am going to book her visit to Jo when I am at the theatre next Wednesday, did we mention next Wednesday? will make her feel special (it just that the concert is the day before the 2nd anniversary of my dad's death, so could be a bit iffy - need to speak to Big Sis (currently on hols in France) to see if she will have her to stay that day)), so as Pauline says plans are afoot!! Sun is shining here and all's right with the world!
Just popping in to let you know (because I know many Loppies are also Strictly Come Dancing fans) that the SCD press launch -- including the reveal of all the new contestants -- is happening next Thursday morning.
Entry to the ticket draws starts at the same time, so I guess we'll also find out when it starts. Last year it was the first week in October...
I'm digging out my score sheet templates as we speak... let me know if there's anything we can do to make our coverage more interactive!
Ooooh thanks for that Scott. Will look out for it. Only problem being if it is SCD time it must be nearly Autumn, where did summer go?
I think Carol says it all, the sun is shining and all is right with the world! Well except my poor Mouse is in hospital today having her traction rod fixed so she can pass her MOT. Which means of course I am house bound at the moment!
Love the lists K2, but can you add my holiday in there so I don't feel so bad about the Dublinfest please?!
Re Recording of tonights FNIMN I have Sky+ and did what Eva said and I think it has worked.
Re Party in the Park, I phoned the BBC this morning as when I entered the competition, I didn't leave my address, and in actual fact they didn't have my door number so good job I rang, but the chappie on the phone said they still had 200 people to contact re the tickets so will cross everything (well not quite) for you Pauline and Carol, wouldn't that be just lovely if you won tickets as well.
Jane have a lovely weekend the weather forecast isn't too bad I think.
Karen2 you are off to Italy, do you have our permission? Have a super time, I am sure you will.
Eva perhaps its the Irish alphabet they are talking about (he he)
Tut tut Eva, would those small minds be the ones referred to in Carol's lonely brain cell story!! I'm still giggling about that, as are some of the girls here in the office.
Training..........I don't need to train, I'm already an expert and I'm assured a place on the team, I do however enjoy the practice sessions!
On that very subject, you'll all love the conversation I had when fellow Dublop Jean phoned me last night. She's been very tied up lately with family matters and was looking for an update on DF preparations. When we had discussed it all, she had a question, "are they drinkers? they won't mind us having a few will they?" (ok, not an exact quote, some of the words might have been different) the answer "is the Pope catholic?" was what most sprung to mind but I couldn't quite get it out I was laughing so hard. Needless to say, Carol, your name came up in my reply.
Thank you Scott, I love SCD each year, had never even heard of Ramps before but he is definitely my favourite winner. Now if Lee were to be on it, wow!
I know his work wouldn't allow him the time but a girl can dream can't she?
Sorry Pauline - really glad by the way that you're having a holiday, you do deserve it and I hope you have a wonderful time
and Jill also, do I remember correctly that you have hols planned, although in your neighbourhood seems every day is a holiday what with neighbours popping up with bottles of wine all the time!
Now just what do you mean about the Irish alphabet, cheek!
That's great, Carol - about Rick's job I mean & hopefully ALW.
Whereabouts are you going in Italy, Karen2? Hope your car gets through this time, Pauline.
Today is draaaagggging. Keep looking at the clock and only a few mins have passed. The concert is being broadcast in 2 x 45 min slots with a 15 min gap in between. Ploppy's been told that he's welcome to listen to the concert with me but if he interrupts, especially while Lee is on ....
Hip Hip hooray for Carol’s Ploppy, good news about his job being safe and ooohhhmmms for those whose jobs are not
JaneE hope you have a good time.
Eva I saw this on you tube last year, even this man knows his alphabet (I laughed at the very end) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVm-5DCjsU4
Talking about autumn and were has the summer gone, I went into the warehouse shop (bargain shop) and saw…….Christmas Cards on display!!!!
oops .....where
Oh Carol, just spotted the mention of Rick's job - don't know how I missed it before, that's great news, what a relief for you both!
I'm going to a cousin's wedding, he's marrying an Italian girl from a small town called Anzio, just SW of Rome, on the coast. The place sounds just beautiful and Anzio has a lot of WW2 history, quite an interesting place. We fly into Rome next Thursday and home again on the following Monday. It's going to be a very traditional italian wedding and the groom's' mum has to walk him up the aisle and give him away!
Reminder to self - take phones off the hook and lock PB in his room this evening!!
Great news about Ricks' job, wooooohooooooo! Missed you earlier mention Carol, but hope you know anyway that I couldn't be more delighted.
Karen your Holiday sound lumptious, one of me favourite parts of the world. Gorgeous to look at and all that scrummy food and wine.
Can hardly wait for the concert this evening, it will be magic I am sure, and will bring it all back again!
Sorry Carol I missed the post about your OH, great news, really really pleased, perhaps we could have a GLASS of wine to celebrate on Wednesday, oh s.d it make that a bottle.
Hello Everyone!
Eva - thanks for the review! Row B is fantastic isn't it?!! Just had to post this link
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/896788
Its a thread with funny scrum photos and the first one is of Lee's chest on the 19 August! Its the exact view I got that sent me into a trance!! Now imagine smelling the aftershave with that and well, I think you can guess the rest! I am off work sick today as woke up with a burning sore throat and felt rough! Texted this to my Dad who thought that the excitement of the week had been too much for me!! Dont feel too bad now but so glad its this Friday and not last Friday! Really looking forward to concert tonight, I am going to tape it the old fashioned way onto a cassette so that i can listen to it again (and again and again!)
Diana,- do I see a possible Ploppycide in that threat?
Maggie,- that was hilarious. I couldn't have done that sober! I wish I'd have known about the dance test when I was doing those sobriety tests in my time!
Karen2,- are you sure the mother will give the groom away? You've heard about Italian Mamas?
Scott dear,- I have a few ideas how we can make the interaction between the Loppy Jury, The Stage and SCD more immidiate and fun, but I have to think a little longer. I don't know if they are technically possible or not. Will get back to you when I've had a think.
Carol,- HIP HIP HIP HURRAYYYYYYYYYY for Ploppy and his job!
Now just went to have a look at the radio2 website about tonight and look what I found!! This was the first yummy outfit.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/musicclub/galleries/3691/11/#gallery3691
A few pics of DVO from last Sunday http://uk.popsugar.com/1874440
Hi all
I have been working from home (again!) today and how disciplined am I that this is my first visit into Loppyland today (well apart from a few emails to Jane!!).
And speaking of Jane - oh I say, sleeping in a castle!! Well, we wouldn't expect anything less for our Lady Jane! Have fun with all those knights!!! Do you need an extra helpless maiden who needs rescuing!? Me, helpless (hapless maybe) - well, I csn pretend!!
Geri - talking of chocolate hair, mine has burnt toffee in it so we'll make a good match on Wednesday!
Carol - great news about Ploppy's job. Of course that's a reason to celebrate - in fact I think it's a good enough reason for us all to join in!! Glasses at the ready!
Re SCD - I agree Pauline, that does mean Autumn's on it's way. Now, much as I know we're all wondering where the summer (what summer?) went, I have to say Autumn is my favoutie time of year so I'm not really feeling too down about the passing of summer (it would just have been nice to have had one!!).
AliB - major thud!!! To be that close to that chest and smell him too!!!!!! OMG, you lucky lady!!
I had another of "those" moments today. What again!!?? Don't know if it was a KK moment or a senior moment but I did some w*****g and then went to put it in the d***r, came back in the house then 20 mins later went back out to the shed, the d***r was merrily drying away and the w*****g was still in the basket!!!! Won't get dry like that will it??
Did somebody say "time for a drink"? Why not??
OMG Pauline, another major thud - thank you. That man can wear a waistcoat like nobody else!!!
Well done for spotting that, Pauline, I've been hoping and hoping for a pic in that outfit - one showing the ROTY would be great.
Nearly time to go home - I'm counting the minutes.
The last pic on the BBC gallery is a group shot http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/musicclub/galleries/3691/20/#gallery3691
Excellent news Carol! You need to do some serious celebrating with Ploppy!
Scott thank you for the SCD update. But as everyone has said does this mean autumn is upon us?
Karen2 - It sounds like your Italian holiday will be lovely! And ah bless Jean! We need to intoduce her to the rest of the lushes!
And now I'm on my way to that castle! Always room for one more lady Karen!
Byyyyyeeee!!!!
Lady? That rules me out then Jane!! Have a good time.
Just seen in the TVTimes that DVO is on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire tomorrow night - with Johnny Vaughan, sadly not with the GO!!!!!
Eva, check your email.
Catch up with the blog later.
Karen (or should I call you KK today?)
- just wanted to say, got your email and left it for a while to reply but since then gmail's been playing silly b*****s with me so I'm not ignoring you!
Thanks for the picture link Pauline, I had been very curious about that outfit, I see they named it "The Man in tweed" , should have been "The man who can look gorgeous no matter what he wears!" but now at least I can visualise him when I get to hear him later, which by the way, I'm really hoping will be possible, was not having much luck tuning in BBC radio 2 so although I'll try again, I'm hoping I can hear it online.
I may be on here later asking if anyone has it recorded???? (between sobs of course)
Eva - the groom's mother is Irish but have you heard about Irish mammies and their sons? Legendary, believe me!
HAVE FUN JANE!!!
OK K2 (sob!) No worries (sniff!) I knew that (sniff!).
I'm home late again -- had to make some stops along the way to pick up some trip necessities. Oh, didn't I mention I have a trip scheduled (not your kind of trip, I hope, Karen!) Like the idea of our 'sweet' hair. As long as Jane doesn't decide to spray us both with whipped cream!
Thanks for all the lovely links, mmm, new pictures of the GO looking delicious as always! Mind you, you'd think Auntie Beeb would be able to spell 'thoughtful', wouldn't you? I know, I know, pedantic as always... And not to be a naysayer, but I wonder if perhaps that outfit looked better live than it does in the photograph? It's not the best colour for him (ducks to avoid flying objects!)
Fantastic news about Rick's job, Carol -- the power of the ohm strikes again.
And since you've all been gloating about your various Olympic wins, can I just mention Ireland finally got a couple of bronzes?
Now Geri - you are leading me astray again - I am having a gutter related thought involving whipped cream and the GO..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geri,- they didn't beat any of the Norwegians, did they?
Now Scott dear,- I've had my thinking cap on, and my thoughts are along these lines:
We all loved your premade score sheets, and I always printed them out. However, as they were, they were only for use in the home. Is there any way you could make out a score sheet we could fill in online and submit to you/The Stage ? That way we could send our scores and comments on the night and in an orderly (?) fashion. This way we would also not be dependant on your comments to find a forum for our comments. That would stop us hollering for your posting on the day. Your comments are always so knowlegeable (sp?) and wise ( although I don't always agree!), and of course we will also give a general comment to them, but if we can post on the day, it is much more spontanous and fun. Did any of this make sense?
Btw. Will the result show be the next day this year too?
Karen2,- are the Irish mammies as bad as the Italian Mamas?
Karen - stop it!! I'm home! Horray! Ploppy on way home - did I mention I lunched with that Married Man again? Anyway said MM is booking our tickets for the concert when he gets home! Spoke to Big Sis in France and asked her to have Sloppy, so that will be fine! Well down Ireland! There, that ok for you Geri - are you packed?? Are you ready??? Are you excited???? No I thought not! Oh goody Scott, SCD coming back - still whilst we are talking about autumn being here - did I not mention that Harrods opened their Christmas department two weeks ago?? Also last night of the Proms looming and that means Christmas is just around the corner. Think I read that Terry Sherringham may be taking part and Kate and Andre? Obviously if this is the case the BBC have probably decided they like the rivalry between Kenny and Gaby last year. Ooo yes please dust off the score sheets please Scott dear, they were great! OK going to see if I can work out how to work the recorder from the tv, so I can do FMIMN, but I may be another asking if anyone has been clever enought to succeed!
Carol,- just to be absolutely sure I don't miss a note tonight, I have set my Sky+ on record, my DVD recorder on record and will be listening to the radio at the same time.
I was reading through the DVD recorder manual earlier today and found a chapter about editing recordings. I might just get stuck into that one day I have some time to spare!
This next chapter must be told in a whisper. Shhhhhhhhhhh! Better put it in brackets:( I might buy a new car tomorrow! Don't tell Goldie. She'll throw the mother of all strops when she hears!
It wasn't my intention to change cars until March next year, but Peugeot has a super sales weekend coming up, with almost £2500 off the model I'm interested in! It will all depend on what they will pay for Goldie, of course. I will mention her royal connections and mighty ego (!) So I have an appointment tomorrow morning at 9am with the sales lady who sold Goldie to me. SHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! !)
(Eva I am shocked, I thought there was an unbreakable bond between you and Goldie, she might never get over it)
My car came back beautifully cleaned and polished and well after her operation. She is now sporting her MOT certificate and is very proud of herself!
Geri, you're going somewhere this weekend? Well who'd've guessed it! (See you soon!!) Oh and well done to the Irish on their bronzes!
Oh that outfit? Believe me you'd would have loved it, the fit was perfect, just! May not be my favourite colour but oh wow did he look fantastic.
Carol please not the C word, I haven't had a holiday yet! Woohoo we're off to the concert, I hope!
Teste my DVD recording from the radio through Sky a while back, and it works beautifully, so the only thing that can go wrong is me messing it up! Believe me that is quite possible!
Ok, I'm home, phew! I've got radio 2 blasting from the computer and it's not getting turned off between now and 7.30 just in case something awful happened and I didn't get it back.
I'm not even attempting to open gmail until after the concert in case it messes up the computer.
Still cannot get it on any of the radios in the house, I can pick up what I think is BBC Radio One but very poor reception. So I won't be able to record it and will be looking for some kind soul who can to do me a copy, pretty please???
Well done on the car Pauline, and Eva oh no, poor Goldie,
I hope she won't be going to the big garage in the sky?
But even if she gets a new owner, how can you be sure their choice of music will suit her?
Now, whipped cream.....naughty K1!!
Just been testing recording R2 on Sky to DVD recorder, and mine works too. Snap Pauline.
Great about Ploppys job Carol. Are you celebrating yet? Hope the MM gets tickets sucessfully.
Eva (How could you do that to Goldie?)
My car passed MOT but didn;t come back cleaned and polished Pauline. Would complain to scollop but he might not mend it next time if I do.
Geri, are you going somewhere nice tomorrow? Hope you have a safe journey. Looking forward to your review.
Fancy Lady Jane is staying in a castle. Does that mean we'll have to curtsey to her when we speak?
Hope to be back after FNIMN.
.....snag 1 - I don't have a spare unrecorded disc to use!! May need to rely on one of you wonderful Loppies to bail me out (kiss, kiss). Auntie Eva - how will you break it to her??? Poor Goldie - she'll be distaught! Just mugging MM for his credit card to get three tickets for the Park! Yippeeee! Did Pauline say he looked lovely in that outfit?? No I thought not, but he did! He did! Listen out for the Loppie squeals!!
Kathleen,- we have been curtseying Lady Jane for a long time now!
(Shhhhhhhh! I haven't done anything yet. I'm only looking into my options tomorrow.)
Karen 2,- (I certainly hope not! There is plenty of life in the girl yet. Remember she had her first MOT ever last March!)
Geri,- are you packed yet? Stupid question, I know. When are you leaving tomorrow?
Aaaggghhhhh!!!! Just had a phone call from Ploppy - he's running late and then off for a pint, will be home about 8pm, will dinner be okay at 8pm!!!!!????? Nooooooooo!!!! Told him to stay and have an extra pint and get a taxi home (preferably around 9.30ish) as it's a Bank Holiday weekend!! Wot is he like!!!
Eva - poor Goldie - I trust you will tell her that it's nothing she's done wrong and that the Loppies will miss her!!
Ah K2 - naughty but nice!!!!!!! The GO I mean, not me, well me too (!?) but not with whi....oh forget it, you know what I mean!!
(Eva! Replacing Goldie! After she's been so loyal to you, I'm shocked)
Karen, I've had my dinner and left Ploppy's on the kitchen top so he can put it in the microwave when he gets in to reheat.
Geri, have a good journey, enjoy your first few days and see you soon!
Going to turn the TV and radio on now and check everything's OK.
Yipee!!! We have tickets for the Concert in the Park! It will now be graced with me, Pauline2 and Ploppy!!! Whoo hoo! Now that's what I call a celebration!
I'm all packed, ready to go. The flight leaves at 9:50am so I'll be there by 11:30 to meet you, Auds.
Forgot to say ta-ra, Lady Jane. Have a great weekend & I'll see you Monday!!
Right, have to get the digital radio set to R2 (Karen2, if you have digital cable you may get digital radio. It's the most reliable way of listening in when there are important things on!)
Karen, GO and Whipped Cream...just remembered to make sure my fan is in my carry on luggage!
Bye-bye, Goldie? It's the end of an era.
Back after the show.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! we are going to the PitP and the Go is about to come on the radio, is life good or what!
Unfortunately no digital in this house, as my son tells me, tv-wise we're in the dark ages!
Have a great time Geri!
1 minute to go! Get ready!
Hi folks, I've been playing catch up as usual. Sorry my post yesterday ended a bit abruptly, I'd forgotten scollop was playing squash and had to rush off. We went shopping for school shoes today, I wasn't looking forward to it but it was painless. Had a nice surprise myself as I bought a pair of jeans 1. a size smaller 2. in the sale for £6.00 3. the right length-short!! I couldn't believe my luck on all fronts. Nearly bought 2 pairs but decided I'd need a size smaller again (hopefully!) before long so I resisted. Not sure if I'm being too ambitious there???
Maggie I went to buy some citronella candles yesterday (they work better than flyspray and we're plagued by them this summer!) and found they've replaced all the outdoor stuff with christmas cards too.
SCOTT I really enjoyed your comments on last year's SCD, albeit a day late as I work on Saturday evenings. I can't believe it's that time again, I hope Eva's suggestions can be included if poss?
Great news for your ploppy Carol, congrats on the ticket win Jill, safe journey Geri, oohhmms to Goldie Eva!! And apologies if I've missed anyone.
Ploppy phoned earlier to say he would be working late, now don't get me wrong, much as I love him I was glad as I could listen to the radio in peace. No such luck, a heavy downpour put paid to their plans and he came home. He's now disappeared up to watch telly in the bedroom as I've got the monopoly on the laptop and the telly down here. I don't think I'm very popular tonight? On that note it's time to tune in so I'll see you all later.
Sky+ Radio 2 on, Sky+ recording, DVD recorder recording and............I'M IN HEAVEN ! ! ! ! !
Well done Carol, Ploppy and Pauline!!!!!!
Here we GO...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aaahhh! Couldn't get the right channel, it would only let me have Radio4, frantically punched in a random channel number and got it just as it started. Then realised it wasn't recording, it is now, I think I need a stiff drink to calm myself down now. Oh I wish I'd been there, it sounds fantastic and we haven't even got to HIM yet!
Elkie Brooks - very good, always liked that song,
not long now!!
Deep breaths Ali, deep breaths!
Love "I'll Put You Together Again".
This is great just like being back there, wonderful, not the next but I think the one after. Keep breathing!
This was magical, I thought
Oo he's next isn't he?????? Got the picture from the concert on my laptop screen so I can gaze at it whilst he sings and imagine I was there!!!! Sigh...............................!!
I'm here, just!
I agree pauline, it was a really powerful performance.
Lee next.......gaze and imagine.
ooh me too Karen!
Here he comes!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAH HE
AAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhh
Been trying to play catch-up while waiting...
Ooo, think I heard the loppy squeeeeeels
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh THUD!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THUD!!!!
wow wow wow - oh you luck girls who got see/hear that in real life
AAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW I wish I could see him! He is sooooo goooooooood!
oh wow, he did it so well, and that accent!
lucky
My chuffin window cleaner came to the door for his money just as MP was introducing HIM. I normally have a chat with the WC but I shoved him out the door so fast he nearly fell over his own feet!!!!
OMG - that was just fantastic. Now I just can't wait for LCE!!
I love this next song too. Take That Look Off Your Face. Marti Webb has the right twang for it.
Oh that's another song I love!
Auds,- did you faint?
Just sent Ploppy to shop for some Caramac!
I was wondering what happened to Auds too Eva,
Auds, Auds,,,, are you ok?
someone get a glass of wather
Karen,- men can never get their timing right, can they? First your Ploppy and then the window cleaner. Did you send the last one off to the pub too?
Believe me I know how lucky I was, I honestly can say I don't know what I did to deserve it, but it is up there with one of my best nights ever. The whole thing can be summed up by saying it would have been great without Lee, with him? Beyond any words I have.
lol realise I just typed "water" with an Oirish accent!!!
WEll I caught up with everything - but it's all just gone straight out the window..
I like Raza's voice...
OOoo, I can't wait for LCE....
Just about picking myself up from the floor. Loved the accent!
What is Caramac??
It mustn't be alcoholic Suex or I'd have heard of it before
Caramac is a chocolate bar filled with caramel, soft runny caramel. Can't think what Suex is thinking but the gutter might beackon!
Bleaughhhhh! First bad memory!
1st round over: Some forgettable, most very good, some absublooming marvellous!
aaahh, either Suex is trying to improve an already perfect evening or she's just getting rid of ploppy for a while, or both?
Oh, I'm fine now thanks girls.... K2 Would that wather be laced? I feel even more wobbly now. And even more envious of you guys who were there.
Oh no, What's New Pussycat always reminds me of the night we went to see the film. We'd just had our dog put down and my Dad took us to try and cheer us up!!!! Needless to say it failed, my sister and I wept the whole way through it!!
sorry Pauline, different bar, that is a caramel. Caramac is a bar of pure caramel coloured chocolate.......... poured into its wrapper. ahem......now where did I put my fan???
I thought Caramac was a hard (oo er missus) caramel bar - then again I haven't had any for a while!!!!!!
Well that was spectacular - I can only imagine what it must have been like to be there.
And, in the words of the GO.......the best is yet to come!!!!
Jane sends the following message: SQUUUUUEEEAALLLLL!!! Scientists are now investigating a previously unknown medical condition called MIA: Mead-Induced-Aphasia. It is identified by a total inability to articulate sensible speech. There is no known cure.
ok, just done a headcount, we seem to have lost Geri and Maggie, can everyone look around for them, they might have collapsed
This has just been posted on YouTube. Lee's performance at Prince's Trust. Sound rather bad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOejOU6bB54
SueX - hehe, we posted at the same time but seems we were on the same wavelength!!!!!
oh, now I get it Suex, sorry, I'm a bit slow on the uptake when I have Lee on the brain. Poured into it's wrapper but Karen says it's hard.......oh dear, my fan is upstairs and I'm afraid to leave this spot.
Geri - there you are, are you ok?
2nd round.....and here we go.
Oh come on get on with it, JA signing SoM , oh good we are going back
This is it girls!
ooh we're back........yay
K2 - now you're the one being naughty,,,,but I like your thinking!!!!!!
Matt Rawle. Like it a lot.
Lulu. To Sir With Love. I remember the film. Blubbed a lot!
Well I hope someone caught it, I've just got back. I'll read blog to check
To SIr with Love, I loved this film and Sidney Poitier sp?
Before i was born I think.
I've just remembered listen again
Auds - funny enough Irish Whiskey in Irish is called "Uisce Beatha" which when translated literally means "water of life" see, there's a lot of sense in the Irish language!
TSWL... loved that movie. Like you Eva, cried my eyes out.
Anyone else thinking "I'm sure Lee would have sung this song just beautifully" on almost all the other songs?
Or was that a stupid question?
Phil Campbell,- never heard of him. He's not very good, is he?
Jo4 it's still on and the best is yet to come!!
MR forget it for me! Sorry. And who is PC Now breath!!!!
No, Auds, just another example of tellopathy.
ditto Auds, they could just have made it a Lee concert!
OK, I'll have more of that water thanks K2
Completely agree Eva.
Excuse me while I leave the room, can't stand Ben
Sorry I meant SC and agree Eva I think he was very nervous , now all block your ears!
eeeeeeuuuuuuuwwwwwwwww
GO would DEFINITELY have done this better??? especially in those tight trousers....
oh dear, wasn't fond of "Ben" before, but certainly not now!
Craig David,- too high for his voice. We'll pass that one in silence!
NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Quietly having hysterics here,over that and all your comments. Tears rolling down my face.
ooooh oooh !!!!!!!!
melting moments
Wish i could see him, Making my toes curl!!!! Sigh!!
OH
MY
GOD
He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.
Well?!!!!!!!!
OMG. I AM IN TEARS!!!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
At the risk of repeating myself: WOW!
My heart stopped. OMG OMG OMG OMG
I can hear the Loppies in the audience cheering.
Hot flushes, hot flashes.
Dear me.
That was fantastic. I am still catching my breath.
OMG!!!!
Love him love him he is just wonderful, I think I did stop breathing!
Hello Anne. Having a good time?
Can't say anything, you've all said it, like Pauline I was holding my breath, eyes closed to just take it all in
It is so wonderful hearing his voice belting out of my PC.
(volume was on full) It sounds so familiar but also so new.
I am so proud.
Loppies, are your fans in need of a rest? I had booked tonight of work sometime ago soooooo glad I had .What a brilliant concert
Oh Hi Anne. Lovely to see you.
can you believe it!!! ploppy started talking!!! DIVORCE!
I'm still here! Wanted to wait until I'd heard LCE before chipping in. I've got goose bumps, and I've chewed one of nails!!
Suex - your ploppy likes to live dangerously????
The next song went past in a blur. Then it's
Born Free; Gary Barlow is very, very good. Powerful. Loved it. So did the audience!
GB does a good rendition... sure the GO would've done better.
Or are we just biased? Like the binding?
Hi Eva and all other loppies.
I have a great time here. It is funny to think that we all are sitting and listening to the same thing at the same time.
This was actually a bit special, GB really did this very well.
For anyone who didn't get it roro has it available for download here
http://f1roro.co.uk/leemead/events/lyrics17aug08.html
scroll down to lyrics by Don Black and follow the link.
Hi Anne!
Born Free - lovely job by GB
Oh and this? Maria Friedman after the GO one of the best things.
I'm sooo glad I've recorded this, I might just have to listen to one or two songs again. How does he do this to us?
Totally agree Anne, we rarely ever get an evening like this where we're all experiencing the same show at the same time, it's great.
Only just finished dealing with the animals, so thanks for the link Pauline.
Phew, I'm still floating - those of you who were there must have been so thrilled to have witnessed something so special.
I know it's already been said but I was sooooooo proud of him!!
I have to say I didn't like Ben - I was a massive Michael Jackson fan, back in the day, before..well, just before, and his version was so much better!! Sorry CD fans!
That was lovely, don't really know MF
Sigh, what a fab Friday night!
Loved Gary Barlow with Born Free.
Jo4,- I have hopefully recorded it all to DVD. If you want it?
Never Said Goodbye........Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Dazzlingly talented........???? Would we agree?
Hear hear Ali. What a fab Friday night.
Now to get on with preparations for the weekend.... lets see, theatre ticket, train ticket, hotel confirmation, iPod charged, camera charged.
Eva, EVA.... I need a list.. What should I pack??
PPPPPPHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWW! ! !
I need to rest, catch my breath, I'll watch Poirot.
What an evening. Tears and hysterical laughter too.
Good speech too.
Karen I was never a MJ fan but I have to agree his version was definitely better.
I do hope HE will be in Billy as has been suggested.
you doin' somethin spec Auds? :)
I think you all get why we were a bit in heaven after Sunday. My only regret is that we weren't all sat there together! Magic, pure magic.
Sorry to lower the tone but I've been crossing my legs for the last hour, gotta go.......
Just downloaded the two songs, (thanks roro) and I am listening to it again. I can't get enough of it.
Good to see you Anne.
If you listen to Ro's recording - and mine - you can actually hear the sound levels go down at about 50 seconds in!!! Just as he is singing 'Love' Then it fluctuates a bit for the next minute. At 1.35 for a start. If I can correct it, I'll have to turn everything up. So infuriating!!
...that's better!
Right, I'd better go and talk to ploppy after he was exiled to the bedroom. Have a great weekend all those doing anything special. Sweet Meads - to sleep, perchance to dream.
Had to go take a bath right after he sang -- no, there's no connection between the two events, else I'd have needed a shower! No, just the last few touches before I go to bed. Alas, I missed the last 15 minutes or so, but I got what I came for...Is it just me, or did he seem AWFULLY well rehearsed with the Billy song? I mean, taking the time to study the accent just for one song seems to be taking exteme pains. So...what if his next album is the Billy soundtrack? There isn't one (that I know of) and it could tie in with the revival. Just a thought.
Got to book the taxi, pack my MP3 player & charger, print my boarding pass...
Wooowooooowww Thanks to roro I now have listened to the important bits. Also saved to laptop, so thanks Eva, I've downloaded from roro's file share, so don't need anything else.
I'm so behind tonight, so just some short notes, as I've got loads of stuff to getready for tomorrow (nothing special, so don't get excited).
Carol-Very very good news re Ploppy
Jane-HAVE A LOVELY TIME, sorry had to shout she's gone.
Geri- Have a good journey, see you next week.
Jill (and Eva)-Kiss kiss kiss
Pauline- Sorry, glad you're fixed up now
Everyone-Thanks for the links
Auds-add; charge and take phone
SueX-Caramac, not had one for years, bit sickly sweet for me
Scott-Love Eva's idea of posting at the time. (SCD, Hamster??, I do hope so)
Right off now back later
I'm exhausted, all this emotion is so draining. I think a little tv and then bed, between imagining Suex and her caramac bar and hearing him in my head I'll have very sweet dreams.
oiche mhaith loppies
Ali I had a small radio tucked in my bra so I wouldn’t miss any of the concert as I was in and out of the kitchen for awhile, and the stereo was on in the living room for when I came back in (Do you think we are all mad!!!!) Geri, safe journey and see you in Dublin
ok, I was almost gone but I couldn't leave that comment unnoticed Maggie - you had a radio tucked into your bra?That's hilarious! the lengths we go to for our boy, I know he's close to your heart but really........I'd love to hear Martin's take on that one!
Definitely goodnight this time
xx
My finger is sore!! From hitting the play button on the remote!! I can't get enough of LCE!
Geri - in case I don't get chance in the morning have a safe journey and a wonderful time - hope you enjoy Yorkshire and I'll see you at the station on Wednesday - I'll be the one carrying a rolled up copy of the Daily Mail!!!!! (note to self - remember the tickets, remember the tickets). Remind Jane to text me to remind me about the tickets!!!!!
THANKS Jo... forgot about the phone altogther... on charger now.
Karen2 …..He knows I’m mad!! Actually he tuned it in for me as I didn’t know where radio 2 was
Karen -- and Auds -- REMEMBER THE TICKETS!!!
Maggie, what a hoot(er?)! Bet Martin was properly amused. See you in Dublin!
See you soon, Jo4 and all the others coming to the Gerifest2 -- how many are there now? Scott -- care to make a guest appearance?
Maggie - you have had me in stitches - the thought of Martin tuning in Radio2 while the radio is in your bra. Love it!!! Hope you both had fun!
That was brilliant. I've replayed him twice already - well I had to check it had recorded. Goosebumps!
I spent today battling a bout of vertigo. Got home, took my medication and settled down to listen to Friday night is music night. I'm still floating but now it's a nice feeling!!! I would luv to have seen Lee perform the Billy number. I bet it was a humdinger. I can just imagine him putting his heart and soul into it.
I have been a Michael Ball fan for a long time and I luv his version of LCE but sorry Michael, you've been surpassed. I've listened to Lee sing it several times now (thanx Roro) and it sounds better each time. His diction in both numbers was superb even when the backing singers were a little too "fronting".
Geri - safe journey tomorrow and enjoy your holiday.
Karen2 - how do you say safe journey in Irish - shame on me, I can't remember.
Good night to all and sweet dreams. Even though I don't post very often, I read the blog every day and I feel as though I know all of you. Getting really excited about meeting some of you in a couple of weeks.
Jenny Dublop
Well I sometimes tuck my mobile in my bra but a radio Maggie???
I/m pretty exhausted reliving it all, off to bed to dream ....
Will deal with my chatty ploppy tomorow!
Sweet dreams x
Maggie,- you have me in stitches! Radio in your bra! What cup size do you take?
Jo4,- I'll have to check out Ro's link too.
Auds,- list? Of course, me dear.
1. Tickets to performance
2. Operaglasses
3. Fan
4. Tissues
5. Badge
6. Blood pressure tablets
7. Scarf to sruff into Lepry's mouth when she starts screaming
8. ....................
What? You're not going to Adelphi? You're seeing something of this Shakespear bloke with DT in it?
In that case,- remember your tickets. Thank DT for loaning us the Tardis when we need it, and look after Lepry. She isn't safe out on her own!
HI Geri we are nine now (possibility of one more but won't say any more in case not). Well, you didn't like the concert then? Ploppy in hysterics at True Grit and Ben - I did warn him before they sang!! So you can see why we had a wonderful time and why I am eternally grateful to Pauline2!!! Maggie loved the idea of you with the radio down your bra! I have now finished the ixxnxxg - hooray and we are watching Poiret (but I am still at the Palladium mentally!!). Geri safe flight!
Eva - cup size? Are you politely asking Maggie whether the radio was a handheld one or a ghettoblaster!!!!??
It’s ONLY the size of a match box; maybe a bit longer (the radio) gives or take. I’m getting a complex now!!!! (not really)
Karen,- of course. I know how to be discreet!
Geri,- have a lovely time with the lovely Auds. See you Wednesday.
Maggie I love that, maybe you should patent it, a bra radio!
Geri have a safe journey if I miss you and will see you Sunday. Enjoy DT.
Have listened to it loads now and think it just gets better.
I'm back again. Ploppy is now engrossed in a programme so I thought I may as well have some intelligent (?) conversation. Maggie I'm loving that image. Years ago I used to stuff money in my bra for a night out when I didn't want to carry a bag or purse. It provoked a few comments at the Student Union bar hen I fished it out to pay for the drinks!!
I heard MB sing LCE a couple of weeks ago and loved it, but I'm afraid he has been pushed back by GO after tonight. I wouldn't mind seeing them sing together though, I'd definitely need the fan then!
Carol I definately agree with your Ploppy about True Grit and Ben.
I put my mp3 player down my bra once when I went to cook dinner and when I turned on the tap and held the pan underneath I deafened myself - accidently managed to activate the volume control.
Typo When not hen, W is sticking again!
Right I really need to go to bed now, night night ladies
Just carefully placing my new DVD in a padded case.....sound quality is much better than the recording done by computer...may try again with the important bits on listen again. Now to make a backup of the DVD and save the files to my external hard drive as well, then I know it is safe.
Is the consensus, then, that Lee out-Balled Michael? Alas, I wasn't able to record it. Maybe some nice loppy will take pity on me (hint, hint).
I had a patient one time who used to refer to her bra (in heavy German accent) as a 'Schtoppem-floppen'. Even when her Alzheimers had taken most of her memory, the use of that phrase could still make her laugh. I do like the idea of a musical bra, though. You could put the antennae in the straps -- not sure where you'd put the volume control, though.
Hi Jenny, sorry you're a bit under the weather. Mind you, Lee makes me dizzy too!
Still up on cloud 9
The full list of songs, writers & performers now up on Radio 2 site http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/fridaynight/playlist.shtml
In case you haven't had enough (!) here's a new YouTube: Lee live at the Princes' Trust. Sound quality isn't great though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOejOU6bB54
I keep replaying those two songs, again and again. I'd better get myself to bed. Have an early start tomorrow.
( Sssssshhhhhhhhhh. Might be selling my daughter to the highest bidder!)
Good night all, sleep tight, have wondeful dreams and wake up happy.
If you insist on talking in your sleep, do it to the tune of Love Changes Everything!
Back again, shoes and boots polished, packed lunches made, washing up done, 2nd round of tablets done, saddle cloths in a pile ready and ....oh I had my tea. Don't you all wish you had such a fun evening, I remember you did. You all heard a concert on the radio. (Even if it was bra-rad. I used to thaw frozen ampoules of cells in my bra at work, many, many years ago, such a useful garment.) I was never a big fan of MB, thought he was good, but GO is much much better. We all knew that didn't we.
Carol, there is a possible secret attendee next week? Not your married man?
Got to check links....
...No Jo he is safely tucked up at work! Earning the money to keep us in incohol! Well floating off to bed now, to relive last Sunday....Sweet Meads all.
Well I'm off as well. Still floating up on cloud 9. Lovely evening.
Night night all, sleep tight.
I'm headed off too; need my beauty sleep for all the fun I plan on having over the next few days.
Very mysterious, Carol. Our mystery guest isn't Lee, is it? I can hope...
'Night, loppies. See you soon.
My bags are packed and I'm ready to go, taxi's waiting, he's blowing his horn (!!)
Well, the first bit is true. And as I'm the taxi, probably the next bit is true too (just a tad early though)... but I ain't blowing nobody's horn mate.... no. don't go there.
Thanks for the list Eva - I forgot the tissues.
Maggie - you wear matchboxes????
Kathleen, your story had me really LOL. Only because I've done something similar.. I must have jumped a thousand feet in the air and I turned around to see where the noise was coming from - I was outside when this happened. I'm sure no one even noticed or heard, but I felt such an idiot.
Given the recent conversation, when Carys said she'd put the DVD safely away, I read 'bra' instead of 'box'. I thought "eh oop. there's a brave lass".
Now to download this evenings performance. Sigh. That means I get to listen to them several times more.
So I'll say nite nite.. no need to tell anyone to have sweet meady dreams...
Safe journey to travelling Loppies....and be good!!
Nightlee night
Incase anyone is interest in the small radio (as talked about tonight!!!!!) here is the same model http://www.johnlewis.com/230164790/Product.aspx
Hope you all have sweet dream
oops too much of the red stuff tonight, should read in case anyone is interested.
Hey Maggie, says it has BELT clip, not bra clip!!
Really off now
Good Morning BHB, yes I'm whispering so as not to wake anyone up, I've never been first here so I'm going to take "advantage" of having you all to myself. Now I've heard enough times about you cuddling up and having a nice hot beverage with other loppies so lets grab one of Pauline's blankets and have a snuggle, never mind the tea, we'll have that later, now isn't this cosy. Yes it's definitely too early to be up so it would be nice to have a little snooze.........
Oy, BHB, what's this? Canoodling with other loppies? I thought I was your early-morning-beneath-the-blankets-gal? Oh, sure she was just keeping your toes warm. Thank you, yes, that hug helps a little. OK, liking the kiss...keep going...mmm, great kisser, that boy!
Well, I'm packed, just finishing breakfast, and I'll be headed off to the airport in about 20 minutes. DON'T FORGET THE TICKETS, AUDS AND KAREN! I plan on buying a Daily Mail at the airport just in case! See you in a few hours, Auds, and in a few days, loppies! (Has anyone figured out who the mystery guest is? Scott?)
Morning all. Goodbye all. I've overslept. HEEEEEEELP !
Hello swetheart. Kiss, kiss, hug, hug. Gotta run. See you later. Going to..... SSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Oh, they rushed in and rushed out did they. Saying they had places to go. I wonder what they are doing that is more urgent? What, one is left snoozing under the blanket, you've just left her there because she snores! A gentleman shouldn't tell. Thank you a fruit platter and a dc all set up for me.
Morning all. Auds, safe journey and enjoy.
Some of Us and Love Changes Everything on repeat play in my head.
A reminder that Connie's album is due out in a month. Here's the listing http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3560179/From-Connie-With-Love/Product.html
Three & Out DVD is also out in September.
The sun is shining and it's a long weekend! Have a good one everybody.
Roro has added the whole concert to her timeline as well as cleaned up versions of Lee's songs.
Need to get going, see you later.
Morning all, whoa been a bit of a whirlwind through here this morning! I know you've gone Geri but have a safe journey, and see you very soon.
Eva we won't tell but I hope G*****e doesn't find out what you are up to!
Morning BHB and yes isn't it a lovely day! What happened to my blanket? Why is in a heap, oh I see it isn't a heap at all but Karen2 sleeping! Oh yes we'll leave her be, I have a lovely red blanket here so we can use this one and have a coffee and a snuggle, you'll sing to me? Oh that would be nice, LCE? Well alright but you have a tough act to follow you know......actually he's very good, certainly brings back memories, oh that's a different song.
Getting busy here now, so you won't be lonely. See you all later.
Morning all
No I haven't just got up, I've been up for ages, honest!!
Not quite as long as K2 though. Hey K2, it's coming to something when you have to get up in the middle of the night to sneak a cuddle with the BHB.
Geri - I know you'll be well on your way now. Have fun. See you in a few days. Tickets? What tickets?? Put that paper down!!
Eva - (ssh, good luck).
BHB, what have you being doing to Pauline, she's got a rather far away, dreamy look on her face? That seems to happen to a lot of people you meet? Does it really? What did you do? You sang to her? Yes, well, as long as that's all it was!!
I have just got Skys' monthly magazine. There is an interview with DVO in it about her mew show. She doesn't say anything new about Lee except this:
Q: Do you get recognised alot?
A: Yes, I'm used to it because I've been doing this for a while, but for him it's still new.
Thankfully he doesn't have lots of girls throwing themselves at him while I'm there- Lees fans are all really polite.
Yaaay we're thought of as polite, now isn't that great? Just what we try to acheive!
The picture of them is tiny and the one of them at the Capital Radio awards.
Think that should be her New show!! Doubt if there are any cats in it!
Hi, I'm back and I'm much, much poorer!
( Ssssssshhhhhhh Goldie has been sold, but I haven't told her yet! I'm collecting my BRAND, SPARKLING NEW CAR on September 1st! That was fast, wasn't it? In addition to the discount, I was given petrol money for the first 1000 miles, road tax for the first year and a digital radio/CD player! The new car is RED, and I can't think of a name for her.(Of course it's a girl!) So I thought I'd invite you all to a competition: New, fitting name for a new, fit, red car! The winner gets..........wait for it......my sincere thanks and the responsibility of being godmother to the car!
I have to tell you that Goldie wasn't happy when i woke her up just after 8am this morning. "Hey", she said, "it's Saturday, and I was having a nice lie-in. So is Herbert, so we shouldn't disturb him". (Herbert is next door's car. Goldie is rather sweet on him, because he is a strapping 4+4 Ford, blue and rather nice natured.) I said I had some people to see in Canterbury, so then she had a moan about that, of course. When we got in to the garage, I told her a nice man might come and take a look at her,- then I fled before she could have another go.
After the deed was done and I came back out to the car park, she was in full flow:" That man who came to have a look, wasn't nice. He was a dirty old man, opening my hood and having a peek without so much as a bye-your-leave! Did he ask permission? He did not! Did he say thank you when he'd finished? He did not! It wasn't even a slam, bang and thank-you-Ma'm. HMPF ! ! ! ! Can we get out of here now. I wanna go home! Put that nice Lee on the CD player so I can calm down a bit!"
With her in that mood, I didn't say a word. I know I'm a coward, and I'll probably cry when I say goodbye, but I'll break it to her gently, I promise.)
Hello Everyone! Have we all recovered from last night??! Now you know why we all came back high as kites!! Listening to it again (several times) he was even more magnificent than i remember. Just heavenly.
I have to say at this moment in time I am feeling rather gutted. I went to get my photos developed and not one of the them came out. The roll of film was completely blank. I was expecting rubbish photos, I wasn't expecting no photos at all! I know its not the end of the world but I was so looking forward to seeing them as I had thought they might actually be good. Oh well, not much I can do about it now.
( Oh Eva poor Goldie, what's she gonna do? Mind the new car sounds fantastic, so I'm sure you'll get over her and she'll soon find another nice owner. Not as nice as you of course, well they might not play the same high standard of music to her. Names, well it might be obvious but I quite like Scarlett, mind she was another lady with attitude, so maybe Ruby if you prefer?)
Poor Goldie! I have to admit I was rather sad to see our last car go, but we sitched to a diesel and it has proved far more economical. A few suggestions for a name: Scarlet? Ruby? I'm already a Godmother 3 times over so some parents obviously think I am a fine, upstanding person with high morals (do you think they confused me with someone else??)
Ploppy's just been called into work and scollops are playing outside so I may just replay last night's concert while I do the dreaded i***ing!
Great minds Pauline! I was obviously typing as you posted!
Hi Ladies, Martin here
For those who do not have access to the Sky magazine article about DVO, I have put it on the Miscellaneous album for you to read, you might find it easier to rfead if you download it to your desktop and view it using windows (like you did with Jane E's COD pictures.
just click on picture and select download on the right hand side)
Pauline2 and Ali,- thank you for the suggestions. I like both, but my friend, Kari, has a dog called Ruby, so I think that's out!
Maggie,- thank you for that. Do you know, last night after I'd gone to bed and was reading my book about murder and mayhem (my usual bedtime reading!) in NY, I suddenly had this image in my mind about your bra-radio, and I had a long giggling fit!
Btw. Norway has got another GOLD, this time womens handball. They beat Russia, which makes it extra special!
Better get on with some h****w**k. I've spent a lot of time on the phone today. Had to let the family know the good news. My Mum said" So I'm now the proud grandmother of a red car. It's the only kind you're going to provide!" Mums,- don't you just love them? So tactful!
You could alays call her claret or merlot if you want a lush and a red theme Eva?
Right, the i***ing is not getting done with me sitting here chatting to you all, and I've still got to go and air my sister's house and put a few provisions in the fridge for her return from her holiday later today.
Enjoy DT all those going to Stratford, it should have been me too but I couldn't manage it (ploppy changed jobs after I got the ticket and it made it very awkward!). I look forward to your reviews in anticipation of my turn in January!
Oh Eva that is so exciting a brand new car, what make is it if you don't mind me asking and is it an automatic?????
I have a name to put into the ring so to speak CARMINE, it means a vivid red, now arn't you all impressed with this new found knowledge I have ????????????????????
Sorry Ali who did you say had fine upstanding morals?????
Better dash we are having all the Neighbours round tonight, hopefully we can all sit in the garden.
Afternoon all - yes I finally woke up, I couldn't believe how wide awake I felt this morning, typical, the one day you can have a lie-in and your body won't let you! However after I had done a little h*******k and had a cuppa while replying to K1's email, I felt sleepy again and had a great further 4 hours until nearly 11am.
So now it's another rainy saturday and I'm think it'll be a h*******k in PJ's day.
Here's another one who needs to put a colour in her hair later on, although it doesn't have a "sweet" name like toffee or chocolate, just natural medium brown, very boring I suppose. Then I think PB and I will go to a movie tonight.
The X files movie is out and we both want to see it.
Eva (congrats on the new car, just whispering so goldie won't hear me)
I was thinking about a name and so far have come up with Poppy, I know you can get poppies in other colours but what comes to mind are red ones. And it is a girly name.
Jill,- she is a Peugeot 207 SW S (that's the estate model).
Thank you for your suggestions, but I think Karen 2 hit the nail bang on the head, although I don't think she realises. My surname which you know, actually means Poppy in German, so I think Poppy it is! Thank you Karen2,- you are now the proud godmother of Poppy the First!
Oooh now Poppy I like, wish I'd thought of that. Well done K2 I do hope you take your resposibilities as a Godmother seriously.
Congrats on your (Norways) gold Eva! We just got another in boxing, woohoo Team GB! Think that is it now though! It has been great to watch them, I think that makes just one day we haven't won gold, I'm staggered!!
Darn it, I started typing a message, clicked on a link by accident and when I clicked back there was nothing in the comments box. It wasn't anything earth shattering!!
(Poor, poor Goldie, hope she goes to a good home. Her replacement does sound rather special and I like Poppy.)
Thanks very much, Martin, for the scan.
Good afternoon dear loppies .What a wonderful night last night .thank goodness for Roro got the recordings downloaded and video worked like a dream bless sky!.
Nice to be back here what a lot of reading , oh eve poor goldie.!!!
Well girls show was absolutely brilliant never thought it would turn out like this even managed to sell 11 tickets for CKF so the total will be up sometime by 110 pounds. yipee.
Avery sad news though to mar our good for tune is that Dad will be permanantly placed in his carehome mum cannot cope anymore poor dad but he does not care a hoot it is us that find it painful to addapt, but a small consolation prize is that I am finding mum again she is much calmer and now we can at last talkwhere as before i was begining not to like her at all as I could not have any civil response to anything at all. we were for ever fightingall due to nervous state at home.
Had a brilliant day yesterday really blue sky yes it still exists!!!!! such a spirit lifter.
So girlies are you ready for the dublinfest and are you ready dear Geri now long now.
Ok better leave it at this see you all later if |I can .xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx missed you all so much.
Chantale, I'm so sorry about your father. Lots of ohhhmmms to you and your parents.
...quick hello before I rush to the cinema (sorry going to see the Mummy) - Aunty Eva - poor, poor Golide - how's about Rosie as Ruby as gone, or Rowena (Rowan Berry red in case anyone asks!). OK off I go - hope to be back by the Choir! See you later.
Excellent suggestion K2, Poppy the Peugeot, got a ring to it. I confess I misread it at first and thought you'd suggested 'ploppy' and was about to say that is in use already, doh!
Chantale, I'm glad things are working out for you and your family, it will just take a while to settle into your new routine.
Well, it's just taken me three days to get back from town!! Well that's what it felt like anyway - the local football team are playing at home today and the bus goes right past the football ground so the traffic was horrendous and it was so hot and stuffy on that bus. I think the man sat next to me really wanted to sit on my knee, he got that close to me! I'm sorry I know I sound like a snob but public transport is always full of well, the public!! And some of them are strangers to soap and water!!!!! And they always want to sit next to ME!!!!!
Eva - poor Goldie. The end of an era! Poppy sounds lovely though and well done and congratulations to K2.
Chantale - sorry to hear about your father. Lots of ohms to all of you.
I'm just listening to James Blunt and he has just sung "One of the Brightest Stars" which I can't listen to now without thinking of the GO. One of my favourite YouTube fanvids is set to that song and it always makes me feel proud and brings a tear to my eye - soppy Loppy that I am!!
Right, off to unpack my shopping. Bought a new pair of reading glasses today, you know those ones you can buy in stores, rather than from an optician, as I broke my other pair, or rather, I took them off and only one half came off, the other half stayed attached to my face. Don't know what happened there!!
(Congratulations on your purchase Eva) Whispers so Goldie won't hear. Do you think Poppy will be a Loppy when you play the CD in her player?
Oooohhhhhmmmmsssss for you and your family Chantale.
Couldn't get to sleep last night as LCE was going round in my brain.
Hope Geri has had a good journey and will enjoy her stay.
Oh Karen I know what you mean, I spent a very unpleasant tube journey with my nose practically in someone's very sweaty armpit a while ago, yuck!
Oh thank you Eva - I'm truly honoured, I've one godson already but not a god-car(?), I will absolutely live up to my responsibilities as godmother (I'll have her spoilt rotten!)
Poppy the Peugeot/Poppy the Loppy & Poppy for your surname -definitely turning out to be quite an appropriate name.
Karen & Ali - my trick for that particular problem in winter is to discreetly give the scarf I'm wearing a quick spray of perfume and move it up closer to my face, a man who was also suffering a fellow passenger's odour noticed me doing this one time and was grinning at me and trying not to laugh.
Karen- your reference to JB and that song, omg that's totally me!! I know that fanvid you mean, I watch it regularly and when I put on JB I always play that song first because it reminds me of GO. Definitely a Kar'n thing!
Karen,- You must be one of those persons who attracts disaster! Either you accidentially fall, bump or drop something or you come across someone awful. And you such a nice person!
Kathleen,- Lee is going on the new CD player the moment we start on our first journey. You know what they say: Give them to me when they are young........ And she will be a mere babe in arms!
YOHOOO,- Norway has two more medals: GOLD in javelin (?), men, new Olympic record and SILVER in Taekwondoo, women. That's 3 new medals only today!
Karen2,- you snuck in there while I was writing. I'm so glad you will take on the resposibility. I'll send you a photo of your new godcar as soon as I get my hands on her!
Here is a link to the website where you can see one of Poppy's sisters:
http://www.peugeot.co.uk/Showrooms/ModelRange2/?target=2&Model=1PA7&GrBodyStyle=5DOOR_SW
Look forward to seeing the photo Eva.
I was just replying to an email from K1 when another meaningful song came on the radio, Take That - Rule the World which of course brings to mind Lee on stage at the end of The Winners Story with that beautiful smile on his face. Reminders of him can be found in so many places.
K1 mentioned taking pictures in Dublin and it reminded me of something. Martin - there's going to be so many DFest photos you may have to open a special folder!!!
Ok, gotta go do something about my grey hair (most peculiar at only 27) and then PB and I are going out to dinner and a movie. So it will be very late or tomorrow before I'm back, have a lovely evening everyone
Bye!
...oh I like Poppy and it sounds close enough to Loppy to be a winner! Spent some time today trying to find a suitcase that is 55cm x 40cm x20 cm for the Dublinfest. Success in the end (not sure I will be able to cram everything into it so may have to economise on the packing - or put my stuff in Ploppy's and cut down on his!). OK LCS just coming up! OOOOHHHhhhhhhhhmmmmmmms for your Dad and Mum Chantale (and you of course).
Oh Karen I do so agree about the public thing! Then there was the man I sat next to at Spamalot who had not shall we say a certain aura about him! Yueeeww.
I also agree about the Brightest Star vid that KazMiller did of Lee, I just love it. Always brings a tear of pride to my eye at the words and now when I hear the song it just gets to me.
Right LCS on now so will watch that.
Talking about pongy people, there's a man who often gets on the same bus as me in the morning - I'm not sure when he last washed! He has sat next to me a couple of times and I squashed myself against the window, tried not to breathe in and couldn't wait to get off. I now sit further back in the bus specifically to avoid him and if he heads my way, I move.
Reminder that Denise is on Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire this evening on ITV - 8.30 I think.
The first choir ACM Gospel Choir is sooooo good. You want to get up and dance along.
Next Ysgol Glanaethwy; they are so versatile, and the sound is brilliant. Just listening to them, you wouldn't believe that they are so young.
Only Men Aloud ; It's such a lovely song, but they seemed to "disappear" now and then. Arrangement not good?
Revelation; what can they do today? Another song to dance to, but are they adding something more?
The standard is so high now, it's hard to choose.
Hi Eva, I see you have already decided on the name for the new car, Whilst Maggie and I were on the way to footy I thought of Elvira, (ElVirA) but too late, have fun with Poppy.
Been a bit preoccupied with RL for a day or two, have just had a quick catch up, congrats. Jill on the ALW tickets, good idea to have a go and then pass them onto other Loppies, I did so too but no phone call so far.
V. pleased to hear your good news Carol, what a relief for you both.
Thanks for directions to Roro's recording of the concert, I'm sure I heard Carol and Pauline hooraying at the of LCE.
Poppy sounds gorgeous Eva, hope Goldie is not too upset.
How disappointing for you AliB about your film, better luck next time.
Looking forward to lunch tomorrow Pauline, should be lots to catch up on from Geri's visit so far.
Second round:
ACM Gospel Choir; I think their first song was better.
Ysgol Glanaethwy; That was brilliant! The way they build up their songs never stops to amaze me!
Only Men Aloud; some messy harmonies, still not convinced me.
Revelation; That was absolutely beautiful.
I would like Only Men Aloud to go this week.
Oh Eva, poor Goldie. I was thinking Rosie, but Poppy is good too. I think there are some good deals around on cars at the moment, as people are being careful with their money.
LCS, I can't decide. Revelation are just missing something. ACM were they the one with the suspect soloists? (You can tell I'm only half listening, as I was doing the teas/tablets/horse washing/washing up.) I do like OMA,as I like all male voice choirs and they put some oomph into it. YG are very good. So thinking about it my favourites are YG and OMA.
I just had a panic my 2 grand nieces and 1 grand nephew are getting christened soon. Was it on 14th Sept? Nope all OK it's in Oct, oh sh*t is it 19th, .....just off to check. Double double phew, no. I'm safe, can do family stuff. There are few enough of us, it really shows when one is missing, reduces the count by 50%.
Chantale lots of ooohhhms for your family. Good work with the tickets.
Didn't here the 2nd round too well as having major panic over dates.
Did I hear we have Josh G AGAIN. Sorry really not my cup of tea. At least the results are today.
ACM didn't do anything for me this week with their first song - it was very samey and a bit boring (was quite pleased to hear Susie agreed with us!), YG did well, OMA were very good - Revelation - what an improvement on last week! Second songs - ACM (whom up to now I have thought of as a front runner) again disappointed slightly, YG good confident performance, OMA wasn't so keen n Luck Be a Lady as I would have like a little more grip in it. Revelation - another very good performance. Going to be tricky this week, but on the peformances I would lose ACM (which I am really surprised to hear myself saying!).
Oh me oh my, I have no real idea who I think should go this week. Must say I though Revelation raised their game, and AMC didn't blow me away as they have done, but really very hard to choose between them.
Should have said earlier, Chantale I'm sorry about the upset you are suffering with your Father. I'm sure it will be the best thing in the long run especially as you say he seeems happy there. Ohhhhhmmmms for you all.
Isn't it funny how we hear different things from the same performances? I disagreed with the judges quite a few times tonight, especially OMA. I don't know why, I was really off them tonight.
I voted for the first time tonight,- for Revelation, because I want them in the final. Overall though, I think YG has such a special sound that they'll win.
Chantale,- should of course have said so earlier. It's good your father seems settled where he is, and as you say, you can have your mother back, and she can start having her life back, but it must be so hard to have to make those decisions. I dread the day I have to do it for my parents.
Missed LCS tonight. Will catch up on results show.
Ploppy came home from golf earlier tonight and told me he's been asked to play in a competition on Wednesday afternoon and would I mind?? Would I mind? As I will be in the Adelphi in ROW C in the presence of his gorgeousness do I care?? Oh no, not me!!!
Well, it's getting dark, I'm feeling chilly, I've put the lamps on and I've lit the candles for the first time since last winter - Autumn is definitely upon us!! Sorry!!
Karen, lamps, candles? When I lived in Yorkshire we had electricity, but that was before they stopped mining coal up there!!!!
Packed lunches done for tomorrow, 2nd tablet round done.
Oh dear it is JG again and NO GO to add interest. Does he have any other songs?
So watching JG do You Raise Me up, anyone else thinking WHERE IS LEE!!!!
So Eva your vote worked!!
JG singing You Raise Me Up. Something or someone is definitely missing! I'm waiting for that lovely voice we all know and love, but it's not there.( It suits him to have his hair more trimmed.)
Yes! Revelation is through!
No! OMA is through. I can't believe YG is in the sing-off.
The judges MUST save them.
ACM singing Beethoven, jazzed up. I prefer the original! Well, they only borrowed the beginning.
YG: again something completely different and so rich in sound and emotions.
I really, really think they should be saved.
YES YES YES
...ah well judges agreed with me! Real feel for ACM because they have been so good, and I still think their conductor is the best of all the conductors. Next week is going to be very very tricky!!!
Now I'm going to watch The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and probably be well and truly miffed because of the way the title role is being played. A sucker for punishment am I!
Sorry,- meant "glutton for punishment". I can't get my English right all of the time, now can I?
Well I agree that YG were better, but am so sorry for AMC and I loved their MD, glad I wasn't wrong there Carol, thought he was great, I think he could make me sing! Next week will be great I think.
Going to watch DVO I think as Lynley makes me want to throw things at the tv!
...Aunty Eva I've getting irate at the tv too, but Ploppy hasn't read the books so is happy to watch (despite me muttering " this is wrong, he's not like that etc. etc." i the background!
Jo4 - Electricity? In Yorkshire?? That must have been in the good old days when things were modern!!
JG & Raise Me Up - someone was definitely missing!! And JG can soooooo not wear a waistcoat like a certain other young man we know!!
Just watching DVO - I wonder if the GO is one of her "phone a friends"!!!!!!!!
I am too Karen, now there's a thought!
£50,000!! Not bad!! Did I hear DVO say that if they got that last question wrong her and JV would run the London Marathon dressed as bunnies?? Methinks she has loppies on her mind!!
Some time ago someone on here had problems with feet. Today I received a cosyfeet.com catalogue in the post. They have pads put in shoes. (I love their socks) I know at 27, we shouldn't have these concerns, so it's just precautionary.
Well done DVO, I'm watching Insp L, and doing my post/bills, so not really concentrating on either.
How odd I just posted a comment pressed submit and it's not there! Oh well only agreeing about the bunny thing.
Wonder how they are enjoying DT, humm maybe I should rephrase that.
Jo4,- I think it was Ali who had feet problems.
Will you come and pay my bills too?
Been busy with a little project tonight but did watch Denise. Enjoyed her & JV - made me laugh. Yes Karen I think she did say that. Love your comment about Wed! Kinda sounds familiar!
Eva-if it wasn't her, and she has not read the blog, she'll be surprised by the link I've just sent her! And no, pay your own bills!
Karen-Did your Ploppy really think you'd mind considering what you would be doing. I think he was just being nice.
..well off to bed and to read my book (Sepulchre) - so wish you all Sweet Meads!
Inspector Lynley wasn't too bad tonight, although the solution was a bit "thin".
Now what can I do? I've hardly listened to GO singing his new songs today. Have been to preoccupied with spending a lot of money. I think I'll have a listen or two before I turn in, so I'll bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
I'm also playing Lee's wonderful new songs. Short thread on WOS re Don Black concert - interesting to read to get non-Lee fans' reactions http://www.whatsonstage.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4607
Well I decided to watch a recording of this programme you all might like. I was inspired by JG singing You Raise Me Up earlier and wanted to watch the 'real deal'. So now very happy teddy.
Thanks for the link Diana I will check it out after I've posted.
Carol don't give anything away that is the book I am taking on holiday with me!
Sleep tight all
Night Night.
Watching that program saw last week on 60s pop music. Strange it is all so familiar, yet I wasn't born yet. They were a bit rude about Cliffy at the beginning.
Now they're into the 70's. Strange how I've seen most of these bands live. (Suzi Q was great, but so tiny.) Looks like it's punk next week, so I'll give that a miss.
I too better go, early start tomorrow. New horsey to ride as Megan is still poorly. On the mend though.
Nightlee night
2nd time today I've refreshed the page without posting Doh! I am listening to himself though so rather distracted!
Been having a trawl through some other sites re Don Black concert and the Jonathan Ansell fans have been looking at Lee's fansites for reviews of his & HW's duet - look what's on this page!
http://jonathanansell.forums.umusic.co.uk/t/1089.aspx?PageIndex=7
It seems there are one or two videos floating around but no mention of any vid of Lee sadly
I also came across a recent interview with Michael Ball in which he says is doing another album which will be out in ..... March! I've lost the link but will see if I can backtrack and post it.
Here's the MB interview http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/features/I39m-having-a-Ball-.4336299.jp
Found another pic with Lee from the concert on Take That forum! I'll see if I can find the original ... http://bb01.sov.uk.vvhp.net/takethattv/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=25472&start=1185
Here it is - the BBC added it after the others. They must have a load more photos - wish they'd publish more http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/musicclub/galleries/3691/21/#gallery3691
Yes me again - Lee's songs can also be downloaded from here. Roro says they are vg quality http://jonathanansell.forums.umusic.co.uk/t/1261.aspx
Look what I've found!! You have to scroll down a bit http://jonathanansell.forums.umusic.co.uk/t/1224.aspx
Don't think this has been posted before - about Don Black http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4477893.ece
A hint about Lee and Billy (about two-thirds down) http://westend.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=975634&boardid=3
I really ought to go to bed .... Carys, are you around, I could do with some company?
Yoo Hoooo! here I am:-) had some technical probs today and couldn't get online til very late but OK now. Been busy reading all the links etc. I re-recorded the show from iplayer and if anything it sounds even better on there. I hope everyone has a recording now. Did you all enjoy the interval? Mr Tom Jones and Julie Andrews? Sometimes the originals are best! Glad the choir results agreed with me and there was definitely something missing from the guest spot. I am a very happy bunny today, sitting gazing at a black squiggle on a CD insert........now then BHB as I am here early tonight we can have a nice cuddle before you go to sleep and the sunrise can look after itself.
Hi Carys. So pleased that the choir from Bangor got through. I missed the results show.
Thanks for all the links Diana.
Oh, doesn't the BHB look beautiful when he's sleeping. I'll creep out now and leave him in peace.
Good night/morning all.
Morning, morning BHB, looks like we have the kitchen to ourselves, s why don't we just sit and ... chat for a while whilst the breakfast cooks. You are looking a little excited? You've heard some special people will be coming to see you on Wednesday during the evening job? Well that's nice! Now I've got a bit of a headache this morning so hopefully the customers won't be too noisy (I believe some of them are away) - oh how lovely, you'll give me a neck massage to help it go away....bliss! Smell something burning - oh who cares??
Morning all. My usual weather report: They promised summer over the whole weekend and it seems they were right,- it's bl***y raining!
Hello sweetheart. Sniff, sniff,- now what's this? The breakfast's burning? Carol kept you busy? Maybe she did, but obviously not with what you ought to be doing, namely cook me breakfast!
You've been busy all night? Diana refused to go to bed (!!!!), was insisting on getting a lot of interesting links, Kathleen popped in, but let you sleep, Carys made her usual middle-of-the-night appearance, and then Carol keeps you occupied? What about my breakfast? You'll make it now? Good. My usual leaded, a bagel (since Geri is away and we don't want them to go stale) with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. That should set me up nicely for the day, don't you think?
With the weather like it is, I think this is one of those Sundays where I sit in my chair, read my Sunday paper from cover to cover with nice music on the radio. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday, I can tell you. You want to join me, BHB? Of course,- you can have the sofa all to yourself. All right, if you insist,- I'll join you from time to time to show you some interesting tid-bits in the paper.
Morning all, foul weather here as well and they promised sun! Hope it clears up as I am off to London today to meet Lepry and Maeve for lunch. As the Olympics handover concert is on as well in the Mall I am expecting it to be a bit manic!
Thanks for all those links Diana, nice photo and now we know where his shoes came from! Odd reading reports from a different fan base, and I don't know where one of them was looking but Lee was definitely in the line up at the end! If only they knew we bumped into (literally) JA on the stairs leaving the theatre and he spoke to us, really nice man but not my cup of tea, seems a waste on me somehow!
Right better get ready for my foray to the capital, have a great day and will be back later.
Morning BHB, yes it is a nasty morning so I think my blanket comes into it's own on a day like this don't you? Oh I know I have to get ready, but always time for a bit of a snuggle!
Morning and no I didn't oversleep, well a bit but I've been up for over an hour and first lot of w*shing sounds like it's just finished.
I think Michael Parkinson probably blocked some people's view of Lee in the final line up. Shame he doesn't appear in those end of show pics but at least there's that one good one. Have a good lunch all.
It's raining here too. Should have done two loads yesterday rather than one. Better empty the machine.
Good Morning - well I don't want to jinx it but we've a lovely sunny morning here for a change, however yesterday started like this but it didn't last long.
Diana - thanks for all the links, you really were working hard, interesting reading the JA fans stuff.
Pauline - (if I haven't missed you) enjoy your Loppy lunch!
PB and I had a lovely evening, we had dinner out which always means a good chat with him and then we saw "You don't mess with the Zohan", would not have been my choice of movie but the xfiles wasn't on until 11.50pm (and I couldn't persuade him that he'd like Mamma Mia!) so there wasn't much else, however we got our icecream (we didn't have dessert in the restaurant) and trotted in and I have to say I did laugh a lot, it was funny in a very twisted and naughty kind of way. I wouldn't particularly recommend it unless you were chosing the film with teenage company in mind.
Ok, gotta go shower etc. Going to a different church today as it's my Aunt's months-mind, can't believe the weeks have gone so fast.
Have a nice Sunday everyone, enjoy your papers Eva, ttyl.
Karen,- I can't think why PB wouldn't like Mama Mia! Oh, well, I suppose it's a film for us 27 years olds and older!
What is a months-mind? I realise it has something to do with your Aunt's death, but I've never heard that expression before. I hope you don't mind me asking.
Pauline2,- have a good one with the others today, and give them my love. I'll see you all on Wednesday!
I've just been on the phone with Syd. He has a nasty cold, but says he's fine. I said I would pop in, but he told me his son was coming later to see him, so if he needed anything, he would get it. I must say, it seems his family had a real wake-up call with Syd's scare in the A&E a few weeks ago. He told me he'd won £2 on last week's lottery, but he'd already spent it all!
Morning all
Sun shining here too at the moment, although it has just been pouring down!!
Diana - thanks for all those links - you were busy last night weren't you. I think you deserved a lie in!
Hope all the lunching Loppies have a lovely time.
I can't stop singing "We Belong to the Stars" and in a Northern accent too (strangely enough!!!).
Sorry, "Some of Us" not "We".
All right, BHB,- I've finally found some interesting news in the paper, so move over on the sofa and I'll read it to you: (From The Sunsday Express TV&Radio pages)
Also watch out for Richard Armitage who, later this year, discard Guy of Gisborne's leather to become the new spy in Spooks.
Wooooohoooooo! RA in Spooks! Goody, we can give him some new roles at our baloon parties then!
That was on page 71 and means I've come to the end of my paper.(The sport section is never read in this household!)
You want the sport pages, BHB? Is that just an excuse to get me to leave you to hog the sofa on your own?
Hello! Just watching the closing ceremony of the Olympics - its rather spectacular!
Gillian - I thought you said ages ago that you were going to Joseph on Tuesday 19 August? Did you go? and if you did I don't suppose you got any photos in the scrum did you?! You are my last hope really as I can't find any other photos from that night and as mine went wierdly AWOL (I still havent figured out how a whole roll of film cannot come out)I was just wondering if you had any you could post! Thanks!
Fantastic closing ceremony. Got so absorbed I forgot my lunch! It's going to be a tough act to follow, though the London 8 mins was good.
Ali, sorry, no photos. I was with ploppy, and he was far more concerned with getting the first available train so that we got back home before the takeaway shut as we had no evening meal!!
No one else who was there seems to have surfaced yet, but I can confirm DT was superb as Hamlet yesterday.
Please Ladies,I wondered if you can all help me my Mum has told me what nice people you are.
I think my Mum is up to no good, she took me to Canterbury yesterday, I thought oh goodie we are off on a nice day out, but she took me to this place that had a lot of my family there, she then went off with a Gentleman and came back looking very pleased with herself, she keeps whispering and muttering about different things, can you Ladies please tell me what is going on?????
Goldie,- WHO TOLD YOU YOU COULD COME INSIDE WHILE I WAS HAVING MY AFTERNOON SNOOZE ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Really, ladies, you should see the state of my floors. Tyremarks everywhere! I think she has dragged in a lot of mud on purpose! I've just spoken to her in the driveway, and she just look heavenwards and tries to pretend innocense! She hasn't done anything wrong, and oh no, it must have been another car! When I asked her about the blog, she says it must have been an imposter. She says she don't know how to use a computer!
Aha, I said, and how do you work all the techie stuff in your engine, then? That shut her up properly. Now she is sulking and I am fuming. I'm the one who has to c***n the floor. I can't quite see her swing a mop, can you?
Oh Goldie, you're going to have to be a very, very brave girl. I'm afraid your mum prefers another. I'm sorry but it's too late now to help. But don't despair, you never know you might be happier with your new mum or dad. Good luck and go safely!
Diana,- thank you for breaking it to her so kindly. Now she won't talk to me anymore. except to say she's got a new best friend, Diana, and she might just be going to stay with her!
Oh Goldie, just remember that your Mum loves you very much, but sometimes families have to split up and be apart - but they will always be remembered with love and affection. Think you need to sit down with your Mum and just have a chat....
Carol,- there is a mini revolution going on outside! Goldie has now told all the other cars in the road that her Mum has sold her to the highest bidder (which is true!), and when I put my head around they all start bleeping, so there is a cacaphony of car horns splitting the Sunday afternoon peace. Even the neighbours are starting to give me dirty glances!
Well I'm glad my Mum is upset about the revoltion, I thought she was changing me for the Lee Mead person that she goes on about all the time, now I find she is exchanging me for a younger prettier model, I am distraught.
GOLDIE,- Have you been in with one of the neighbours and borrowed their computer? Really girl, get back into your own driveway and let us talk about this as civilized people.(What am I saying? She is a car!)
Goldie - much as I love a bit of rebellion you have to know when to just give in gracefully. I think that time has come.
Don't worry, the Loppies will always remember you!!
Right, pub night for me.
Have a good evening all.
Karen that sounds like a good idea, I shall open that bottle of wine I see lurking in the fridge.
Oh Goldie, Goldie - I am sorry you are so distraught. Now you enjoy that wine and just think even though your Mum might be exchanging you for a younger, but surely not prettier, model, you will still hold a huge piece of her heart (Aunty Eva think some fast talking is required here)! Just think if you move you will meet lots of new friends and maybe even a nice boy car!
OK Goldie girl,- wine it shall be, but I'm taking hold of the ignition keyes! No driving in charge of a drunken self, all right? Red wine? That's my girl,- knows the good stuff!
Of course the new model isn't prettier than you. There is only one Golden girl.
Evening all, I am back home after a lovely lunch. We were to meet in the lobby of the SP and I got there about the sane time as Maeve, so we had a bit of a chat and then there was Geri and Auds, so there were four of us for lunch. to the restaurant in Covent Garden we went to for brunch at the tearfest, as the sun was shining we sat outside and it was very nice. Now what did we talk about? Lets see, there was Lee, then Hamlet (which they recommend btw)then Lee, then..something else then Lee, then oh the DB concert which of course meant talking about Lee, get the picture? Anyway time flew past and I had to get home before the Olympic party let loose so we parted, but I am seeing Auds and Geri again, soon I think! Geri will be joining Lady Jane tomorrow so I think we may see her then!
Now Goldie, what is all this upset? You know that all children grow up and go into the world on their own at sometime. It doesn't mean you are not loved, it is just a new phase of your life. I'm sure you'll be very happy and forget us before we forget you!
Thank you for your help, ladies. What is it with children that they will listen to relative strangers and not to their nearest and dearest?
Just in case anyone needs it the Don Black concert is now available on a CD....
Yes it was a lovely meet up with Pauline, Geri and Auds.
It was great fun catching up with the news of Dublin, Stratford and the DB concert.
Poor, poor Goldie don't you want to go?
I'm sure your new life will be fine, pastures new and all that you know. Knock back some more of the red stuff and you'll soon feel better!
Sounds like a typical Loppie lunch Pauline and Maeve, glad you managed to find something to talk about.
Awww...Goldie, try to look on all this as a big adventure. Just think of all the places you've wanted to visit that your Mummy never took you to...if you put on a cheery smile your new Mummy may take you there!
I think your Mummy has been reading one of my favorite quotes
"Give your children just two things, first their roots and then their wings"
See, she has to let you go in order to help you experience all the world has to offer you.
Oh Carys yes please as I failed dismally to be able to do one!!! Pse email re payment etc. Goldie do hope you are feeling better now! Oh just think this time last week we were at the Palladium (sigh), still Wednesday is only three sleeps away!!
I have just seen this on youtube courtesy of Kirsten, don't think we have seen it. The sound quality for me was lousy but somehow I didn't mind.....thud. It is Himself performing at the Princes Trust.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOejOU6bB54
I haven't caught up yet. Had to wait for summer guests to be picked up. All on way home now.
Had a terrible morning, Bubs was really quiet when I got up. He normally yells for his food. After a bit I picked him up to take him to his food. He fell over and had a small fit. I phoned the vet for an emergency appt. Every time he tried to move he had another small fit. He did not yell in the car. So I knew it was the end. He is now under the old pear tree, next to a couple of his friends who died in 05. It is so quiet here tonight, he was half Siamese, so yelled at everything. Dog is very put out as Bubs was the only one who had food on floor, so no tasty pickings tonight.
Oh no Jo4 I am so sorry, how awful, you poor thing. I have just emailed you and did so before I read this, so that's why I didn't mention it. Are you ok?
Oh Jo4,- I'm so sorry about your Bubs. Loosing a pet is like loosing a good friend. I'm sure he is fine in the garden.
Have you been to see Megan today? Is she still poorly?
So sorry to hear of Bubs demise Jo, hope you're ok. How old was he?
Oh Jo4 I had a lump in my throat when I read your post, Hope you are OK, really horrible losing a much loved pet.
Have been feeling really tired today, our guets didn't leave till the early hours last night
Jo, I'm very sorry to hear about your poor cat, hope you're bearing up. It's horrible when loved pets die, thinking of you.
Just caught up, my Diana you were very busy last night, thanks for the links. Love the pic of himself and suit.
Thank you for your thoughts. Bubs was 15 or 16, he had been in decline for some months with kidney failure and recently diagnosed with over active thyroid. He was responding well on the thyroid front, but kidneys are difficult. He was fine yesterday (fine as could be expected) had some roast chicken and the very best cat food (his usual!). I was expecting it, but not for a few months. (Poor old dog has just checked out the bathroom again, as that is where Bubs food was always put, nicely out of the way).
Watching M Clunes and dog prog.
Jo4,- I thought of you when Martin Clunes started on the telly!
It's not easier when a pet dies, even if it is expected. I am sure the dog misses him just as much too.
Oh Jo, I'm so so sorry about Bubs. Wish there was something we could do.
I believe Ro has a slightly better version of Prince's Trust video on her Timeline.
Just got here.
So sorry Jo. It's so hard when that happens. Bought back memories of our Tabitha.
Night all,
Jo, so sorry to hear your news, lots of ooohmmmms coming your way. It can be devastating I know, when you've had a pet that long they're a part of the family and you miss them around the place. Hope you're ok.
Carys - I'd appreciate a cd recording please, can you let me know about cost?
Eva - I hope that you and Goldie have made up by now after all the strife earlier. Did you say it's September 1st that Poppy arrives? I hope that you and Goldie get on ok until then and that you can part as friends.
You asked about months-mind, it's a tradition, not sure if it's a RC thing or if it's just an Irish thing, but anyway, one month after a bereavement, the family have a special mass said in rememberance of their loved one. That's all, so it was at 12oclock and we all went for lunch afterwards. Nearly everyone there today will be going to Italy this week as my aunt was the Granny of the lad getting married.
The great thing about that was that when they all heard about my Mum's fall, someone said about her getting a wheelchair for the airport. She wouldn't hear of it when I suggested it last week but I was delighted to hear her giving in when extended family started to nag at her to do it. So I've been given the task of organising that with Dublin Airport or Ryanair or whoever.
Oh Jo, so sorry to read about Bubs, but you can console yourself with the fact that you gave him a loving home, even if it was expected it still must have been a shock!
Karen2 - we had to organise assistance for my Dad the year he died - we were flying with BA and they organised for me. They told me they were only allowed to organise wheel chairs but in fact gave us instructions for Dad to go on one of those little buggies (think they are organised by the airport rather than the airline) - we were flying from Gatwick so he and mum and their luggage all went for a ride (ditto at Palma airport, although when we arrived he insisted he would be fine to walk with his stick - well we walked for about 20 minutes, so on the way home he and mum took the buggy again and Rick and I did the marathon walk!). I am off for another early night as book starting to get very interesting, so I'll wish you all Sweet Meads.
Oh Jo4 our last cat passed away with kidney failure, and he is in the garden, under a bush
Karen2 I was so delighted to hear your Mum is going to Italy with you, I am sure after the past few months it will do her the power of good.
Eva I hope you are going to be kind to Goldie and wash and polish her before she goes to her new home,I also hope you have hidden the bottle of wine you don't want her to be drunk in charge of a person.
Megan update. She has not felt ill for weeks!! Her treatment ended last week, there is still swelling, but less. Vet is coming Tues to do examination to see if she can start rehabilitation. Some gentle riding and then out in the field for some time. I want to make sure she is really better. She is a big horse, so don't want to rush it.
Karen, I remember problem with Ryan air and a wheelchair, hope you manage the arrangements, bet there will be a cost! Glad your mum has given into pressure, airport make you walk miles (or at least it seems like it).
Karen2 Ryan Air do charge for the use of a wheelchair, I'm sure you won't mind but just so you are forewarned! Much the best thing for her. Just out of interest, as cabin crew we used to make the decision to use the buggy or order wheelies. We were encouraged to order the buggy as it is quicker, and most people preferred it, in fact quite a lot tried to persuade us they'd need it when there was nothing wrong with them! We didn't charge, still don't in fact!
Glad Megan is doing well Jo4, bit of good news at least.
Thanks all for your tips, good to know. I've been looking at the airport site and the Ryanair site and there's a couple of phone numbers to use so I'm going to do that tomorrow.
Good for Megan, oohmmms for her to continue improving.
Til tomorrow, oiche mhaith go leir.
Jo4,- glad to hear Megan is almost back to her old self. Yes, best take it easy in the beginning.
Karen2,- thank you for the explanation about months-mind. I'm glad to hear your mother was listening to the other relatives telling her what to do. It seems it's not only teenagers and stroppy cars that won't listen to their nearest and dearest!
Yes ladies, I will be kind to Goldie. It's too late to hide the wine. She's already drunk the lot, but she'll be alright tomorrow, albeit with a bit of a hangover!
Of course she'll be washed, waxed and primmed before she goes to a new home! We do have our pride, you know!
And with that I'll wish you all a good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Think I'll go to bed as well, feeling sleepy all that fresh air, we sat outside for lunch, I'm not used to being out side this summer! I was going to try and watch the rerun of the handover of the games, debateable if I'll last out, but will try in bed I think
Sleep tight all
Night night
Not had a very good weekend for blog reading. Caught up now though. My old lady was poorly on Friday night, and I was up half the night, then yesterday we had a 70th birthday bash to go to. Back on track now though.
Eva, congratulations on Poppy the Peugeot, I liked Ruby, but Poppy is perfect.
Finally managed to listen to the concert, he was just a bit good wasn't he? Yes please Carys for a CD. Will email you.
Chantale, try to stay positive about your Dad. You as a family will feel much worse than he will. If the care home is good, and I think you said it was, the benefit to you all will be immense, as you say you have found your Mum again.
SueX, love the quote about roots and wings.
Thanks Diana for the links last night.
Oh Jo, poor Bubs.
Bed calling, well more like Ploppy saying are you gonna be on that computer ALL night? He did admit that Lee sounded good at the concert though, and he has taken me to the airport for a trial run today, so can't really complain about him.
Nite nite Loppies. x
I can tell I'm not in my right sorts, I've been doing some h**vering, cl**ning, etc. Did remember to do packed lunches for tomorrow. Cooked some chicken for dog, to cheer her up tomorrow as she will be missing the tasty morsals she used to steals from Bubs.
Didn't do a new cd for the car, so that'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Nightlee night.
Evenin' all (almost good morning!!)
So far it's been a great weekend - and the best of all - there's another day of it to be had.. hoorah!
Inspite of being ready and prepared for the trip to SuA via LHR, I managed to be behind schedule and have to rush out the door - but still in time to pick up my passenger - and even better.. the sun was shining... so naturally everyone was out on the roads, and it took us nearly 3 hours to reach our destination. But we were seranaded by a certain young man all the way there - including the newest downloads... so it mattered not a jot. After checking in, we walked around the place, found a restaurant and had lunch. I made sure Geri saw all the relevant places of interest (well those that I knew of at least). Back at the hotel we unpacked and chatted and chatted - as you do. Again, in spite of being prepared we had to rush to leave the hotel in time.
Oh, and the birthday fairy handed over my pressie; my very OWN adventure with siryounowho (I'd share it with you but.... phew - perhaps not here)..
Hamlet was excellent. Met up Debbie, sans pink fluffy slippers - she says hi to one and all. The production was excellent IMO. JLP, er I mean PS was, as usual, good as both the ghost and the other fella. DT was brill. Geri thought he was looking a little scrawny - must be all the hard work he's been putting into the show... it's a very funny play really, despite the body count at the end (I was expecting Barnaby to walk through the door any moment). Now, what can I say, perhaps just blame Debbie for what happened next - or should I say what didn't happen - we didn't get to the scrum, so didn't thank DT for the use of the Tardis. Bad Loppies. But we were being decent Loppies really - we walked Debbie to her waiting cab instead, made sure she was safe and sound....
After a decent night's sleep and a light brekkie in Costas, we headed back to my place - which took just over an hour... then on into two by public transport to meet up the Maeve and Pauline. You've already read about that so I won't repeat here, other than to say we had a great lunch, and a very entertaining waitron...
And I should have been home long before now.. but got a phone call on the way home for a friend, and went straight on to her place instead for tea... and then dinner.. and then a night cap.. and now I'm exhausted.
Diana you sure were busy with all the links - thanks for the one to JA's site with the music downloads - I've put GBs song onto my ipod now as well - I enjoyed that.
Jo - sorry you had to say goodby to your old friend Bubs.
Chantale - mixed blessings really isn't it?
Goldie - Chin up pet. The saying goes "One door closes and another one opens".. Just think, you might not have to the share your next home with a noisy w*****g machine.
Right - it's definitely morning now... this took longer than expected... so I'll definitely only be back for brunch tomorrow - no early morning start for me... Think I'll ready MY story again... sweet meads ladies.
Morning all. Sunshine, beautiful sunshine today. So what did I do first thing? Started up Mrs. Bosch for a round with the bedding! Can't miss a good drying day like this.
Hello sweetheart. HELLO SWEETHEART ! Wakey, wakey! Yes, I know it's Bank Holiday Monday, and that's why you've been able to have a nice long lie-in. I started up my Mrs. Bosch, made myself a coffee and went back to bed for a good read. There is nothing like a good murder or three to start the day! But I haven't had my breakfast yet, so if you just let me have a croissant with some scrambled eggs, I'll be a happy bunny. Of course another one of my usual too!
I haven't spoken to Goldie yet. I'll let her have a lie-in too. I suspect there might be a bit of a headache going on there, but I really do hope she'll take all the sensible advice you've given her, to heart.
Hi Auds,- it sounds as if you had a good time with our Loppy Laureate then? And how did you recognize Debbie without her pink, fluffy slippers? Glad to hear there was murder and mayhem in SuA too, and that our DT didn't disappoint Maybe we should send Barnaby a mail telling him about the goings on there. I'm sure the audience wouldn't blink if he turned up!
Good Morning all!
I've had an excellent weekend - the castle was lovely though how medieval ladies managed spiral staircases in floor length dresses beats me! I certainly didn't get the hang of them.
I have only done a very quick skim read - but Eva and Goldie parting company??!!! The end of an era!
Jo4 - very sorry to hear about your cat.
Sue - good luck with that trial run (you'll be fine lass!)
I managed to record the concert on Friday, and just had to listen to the highlights. All I can say is 'wow!' Wasn't LCE brilliant!
Now I have to rush. I'm meeting our Loppy Lauriate very shortly and still have medieval gear spread all over the house!
Oops sorry!
Auds - thanks for the reoport back from Hamlet! It sounds like you and Geri and She of the Pink Fluffy Slippers had a great time!
Jane-years ago I always used to wear skirts to the floor. I developed a very non ladylike method if there were lots of steps and I was carrying something so couldn't hold the skirt up. I took the hem of the skirt at one side and tucked it in to the waistband. Sounds a very appripriate venue for a reinactment.
Auds-Sounds like you had a good time, and meeting Debbie, nice to hear she's still OK.
Goldie-Things change, perhaps your new home will be more exciting and you will have different music to listen to during your journies. psst how does your cylinder head feel after all that wine. In some areas of the world cars have alcohol put into their tanks to make them go, instead of petrol how do you feel about that?
Eva-It was sunny when I got up, now it has clouded over, what has our weather correspondant done to the weather?
Dog has refused normal breakfast, better debone that chicken I cooked.
Morning Ladies
Only 3 days in work this week - yay!! except my junior accounts person has just phoned in sick which won't help me get done all that I need to by Wednesday afternoon as I'll be stuck with all those annoying little queries that she would normally handle. However I've got reception to refer all incoming calls to my email so I can at least just deal with the urgent ones.
Auds & Jane - glad to hear all went well for you both over the weekend and that Lepry is enjoying her stay. Roll on Wednesday eh! - jealous? me? never!!
Keep meaning to say also that my manager who is on hols at the moment is visiting people in Wales and was going to be at the Faenol Festival with Jodie, Daniel Boys and JB (mentioned in above article) so when she's back and I'm back I'll be able to find out how it went.
Jo - hope the dog perks up a bit soon, it's going to be hard for him too.
When we were children we had a cat and dog, same situation in that the cat died first and for the longest time if you mentioned the cat's name he would get upset and whine while he checked all around the garden. Hope he eats his chicken - you're being very kind to him.
Ok, w**k to be done - ttyl
Oh dear chicken has been refused. I'll try a walk, see if that makes her feel better.
Catch you later, have a good day all.
Well, Jo4, I did try hitching the skirt up and tucking it in my belt - but with only limited success. And I sensibly changed back into jeans after the drinking started!
OOoooohhhmmms for your doggie. I hope she feels better after walkies!
I take it it isn't a bank holiday in Ireland, K2. Never ming - at least you only have a three day week. And don't be jealous about Wednesday - we're only going to see this show with the winner of a talent contest palying the lead. I don't imagine it'll be any good!
Text from Geri - she's on her way up north. It's nearly time to go and meet her. Bye for now Loppies!
Karen2,- I need to consentrate more when reading. I started on you post and suddenly thought: Wednesday afternoon? She'll surely be in London then ? I had to check back on the postee (is that a word?) and then it clicked. Hope you get everything done before you head out in to the big world outside!
Jo4,- don't mention cloudy weather, please. The weather gods might be listening and decide to get some of that down here. Still sunny and a nice breeze her! Have a good dog-walk. Maybe some new and different smells will perk him up.
Now don't go and give Goldie ideas of an incohol-filled future! I have to wake her up in a minute, as I'm popping up to see Syd, just to make sure he's OK.
Scott dear,- will The Stage have a review of the concert mentioned above? Would be very interesting to hear how it went.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I don't know what is happening this morning, it may be my computer but the blog is taking ages to load and then when I posted it lost the page and my post!!!! So I'll try again and will copy it first before I post this time.
As I was saying, I had a nightmare last night and dreamt I'd lost the tickets for wednesday, woke in a panic at 5am (middle of the night for me!) rushed downstairs to check and phew there they were, all's well! Carol would never forgive me!
Jo4 I do hope your dog manages to eat something soon, so upsetting for you, lots of ohhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmms for you both.
Hi JaneE welcome back, glad your weekend was good. I'm sure if you put lots of pictures of the GO around your VIP guest won't notice anything else!
Morning BHB, oh it is a little quiet, but it is a bank holiday. If you like I'll help in the kitchen today and we can do brunch, no I've no idea what we'll do.....I know we can have a snuggle in my blanket and talk about it!
Morning.
Hope the walk has helped and she eats something, Jo.
Glad you enjoyed your trips, Jane, Auds & Geri.
Pile of the I word to do so better get on.
....very late today, as had a LIE IN - 9am - wow! Never get lie ins usually as Sunday need to be up for church and Saturday to collect Sloppy! Have put some wxxhxxg on and phoned friends who moved and am now rewarding myself with a sit down with the laptop. Taking Sloppy out for lunch and a drive a bit later but don't know where! Hi Auds glad you had a lovely time - can't wait to see DT in January! Hope Geri has a safe journey eh up North, and is successfully collected by Lady J! Oh Karen2 didn't realise (blonde moment) that you and the Dubliners don't have a Bank Holiday when we do here! OK BHB I think brunch is called for - let me see, you've done the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, also grilled bacon and tomato and mushrooms - you have been busy. Pancake batter and waffle batters already made, so just a case of cooking to order - by the way that reminds me if anyone is in Oxford Street and wants something light to eat John Lewis have a restaurant on the (think it is third floor) where they cook sweet and savoury pancakes to order - only down side no incohol, but for a quick meet and a certainty of a seat (it is one of those not well publicised venues) it can't be beaten. OK better go and check the wxxhxxg...........
This video is about London musicals and has some clips from Joseph, shots of the Adelphi, a short scrum clip plus few words with Daniel. It wouldn't play last night but is working now. Warning: it is a large file and took forever to download last night http://www.musicalworld.nl/artikel/musicalworldtv_nog_steeds_in_londen/
Hello All, hope you are all enjoying the Bank Holiday, (sorry Karen2) do you have a bh late on?
Hope the walk managed to perk your dog up Jo4.
Do you think Goldie will take Eva to Syd's she might take a strop and refuse to go.
Not doing anything special here.
Morning. Just had time for a quick skim before we head out. Condolences to you Jo, I suspect we'll be going through the same thing with our old lady before long, although we've been saying that for the last few months and she's still holding on!
Pleased that everyone enjoyed Hamlet, I'd forgotten Debbie was going, glad she's ok.
I put shorts on first thing as it was warm and sunny but now very overcast so I'm off to change as I don't want to inflict my legs on people un-necessarily!
Diana,- thank you for the link. What a treat; both Lee and Daniel!
Jill,- Goldie was happy enough to take me up to Syd. She loves him, because he is always saying what a great car she is.
He was fine, still a bit of a runny nose, but better than yesterday. We had a long chat. He wanted to know all about my Row B experience last week, as we've only spoken on the phone a few times.(Had to take a break there and run into the garden to take in the w****g. It's started to drip, drip, drip.) He laughed when I told him that GO had spoken to me,- laughed with me, not at me,- and said: " Of course he'd talk to a lovely girl(!) like you!" Is it any wonder I love the man!
WoooHoooooo!,- I've booked parking at Stansted for Poppy the Peugeot! It was strange filling in the car details; new reg. number, new model, new colour. I wonder what she'll feel about being left at the airport car park. Mind you, it's only for a few days. Better break her in gently! Now Goldie enjoyed her stays at airport car parks. She always had a good time, flirting with all and sundry,- but happy enough when it was time to go home!
Hi all
Had a busy morning so only just caught up from last night.
Jo - so sorry to hear about your cat. Hope your dog settles down soon. It's just as difficult for them as it is for us, isn't it.
Glad all the loppies who lunched yesterday had a good day. Geri should be amongst us Yorkshire folk by now. Hope her and Jane have fun. Btw, that reminds me - I asked Jane to remind me about the tickets for Wednesday (yes I'm still paranoid about forgetting them! snap Pauline!) so Jane gave me a very good piece of advice - put them in my handbag immediately!! Yes, well, that would be a good piece of advice if it wasn't likely that I would change my mind, probably several times, between now and Wednesday about which bag I'm taking!!! It would be just like me to put them in my bag and then take a different bag with me! Doh!
K2 - glad to hear your Mum's taking the advice about the wheelchair. I'm sure she'll find it a lot easier.
Eva - Goldie sounds just like me on holiday - "flirting with all and sundry but happy enough when it's time to go home"!!
Must tell you about my evening at the pub yesterday. I mentioned a while back about one of our regulars who was on x-factor a couple of weeks ago - I also mentioned about the singing coach who taught him and what a wonderful and inspirational man he is. The singing coach is also a regular in our local and he was the act on stage last night. He has battled through leukaemia three times and yet, wherever possible, he has never let the kids down that he coaches. His battles have given him a wonderful outlook on life and the philosophy he teaches to the kids is to live life to the full and follow your dream. It might sound like a bit of a cliche but he encourages them so much that they feel inspired to do just that. He himself is a fantastic singer and entertainer and his voice is so powerful, sometimes, on a particularly big number he puts his microphone down and sings without it and you can still hear every word. He did this last night and when we saw him put the mike down we knew there was big belting number to come and boy was there - Nessun Dorma!!! You could hear a pin drop and the look on the faces of "his" kids, who had come to watch and learn, was a sight to behold and brought tears to my eyes. It was truly magical!
Sorry to bore you with that, I just felt the need to share.
The weather can't decide what it wants to do today. One minute sun, the next minute dark clouds. It's quite warm though.
OK, lunchtime!!
Hi Karen,- thank you for sharing that. It is truly inspirational to hear about people like that. Too often we talk about and remember the nasty ones and forget about all the wonderful people that surrounds us.
Just a little reminder for those who might be interested: This afternoon at 5pm on Channel 4 is Terry Wogan new quizz show Wogan's Total Recall.
As Karen says: Lunchtime.
Did anyone listen to Michael Ball yesterday? Did he mention the DB concert at all?
Karen what a marvellous guy, it lovely to hear stories like that, warms the cockles of my heart!
Eva glad Syd is doing well. Oh and well done for getting Poppys' parking sorted. I'm sure she'll have a lovely time with all the other cars.
Sorry Diana I was out yesterday!
Was going to do so much today and it is disappearing fast. Trouble is I didn't have aplan, so just do a bit of this and that in the end.
Diana,- I was listening with half an ear, but cannot remember any mentioning of the concert. I might be wrong, though.
Hello, just dropped in to say 2 tickets for Oct 18th matinee are available if anyone is interested. Someone called Jenny on The Forum has DC C27 and I have DC E3.
Will catch up later.
Afternoon All
To answer the Bank Hol question, we had ours at the start of August.
Eva - you'll have to give me a guarantee that my godcar is going to be ok, I don't know about you leaving her with all those strange cars and she's only a baby. Perhaps you shouldn't come to Dfest, might be better to stay home and look after Poppy? [ok, ok, you can stop throwing stuff at me, I was only kidding]
Karen - that's the kind of person who makes the rest of us really stop and think about what we consider important and the silly things we moan about.
How is the dog Jo? sorry for calling her a him earlier, I tend to think of dogs as boys because my one was. Anyway, hope she's back on form and eating tonight.
SL badges all packed and going in post this evening, hope they don't take too long to arrive. If anyone hears from Ringer can you ask her if she still wants one. She emailed me ages ago to say she was interested but I haven't been able to get hold of her since.
Talk to you later from home.
Jo - Sorry to hear about your cat - its awful when a pet dies. I still miss my rabbit Fluffy and he died nearly 20 years ago!!
Gillian - Thanks for letting me know about the photos. I now have the really hard job of looking at subsequent scrum photos and seeing if he wears the same shirt and jacket again!!
Karen you didn't bore us at all, as others have said it is lovely to hear a story like that, I bet it was a magical moment thank you for sharing it.
Karen 2 I don't know whether you have already put postage on the Badge envelopes, if you haven't you can give me mine on 18/10.
Been watching the homecoming of the Olympic team, felt very proud, Kathleen where you tempted to pop down the road to the Runnymede, to see them all???????
Right TW total recall on in a minute be inetrested to hear what you think of the show Ladies?
Got back, dog hadn't eaten any food. I pointed out the chicken again, she ate it. So hopefully she'll eat a little more when I get the teas ready.
Karen an uplifting tale, not boring.
Jill,- I didn't watch TW this afternoon, but got it recorded. I will watch it later and give a report.
Jo4,- glad to hear the dog has got back some apetite. It's hard to resist a bit of juicy chicken!
Karen2,- I'll introduce Poppy properly to the cars on each side before I leave her next Friday. That way I'm sure they will look after her!
I'm going to watch the Edinburgh Military Tatoo now. The Norwegians are there as usual, The King's Guards. They are magnificent.
Evening all, well not my most productive day but have at least spent some quality time with Sloppy!
Sorry Jill didn't bother with the TW show, I was round at Sloppys' and never gave it a thought.
That is good news that your dog ate a little Jo4 fingers crossed she will be ok.
I've had a wonderful afternoon .... clearing out the garage! We've got so much rubbish in there, loads of cardboard boxes, old mowers, packaging, old golf clubs. The incentive for doing something was some mice droppings. They've certainly been in the garage but think they were visitors rather than nesting there. Most of the rubbish has had to go back in until we can go to the dump but the boxes have been broken down and it's a lot tidier. Absolutely knackered now. Going to put dinner on, have a sit down, watch New Tricks (last episode of this series) and hopefully have an earlyish night. Have a good evening and sleep well.
Diana, having a good sort out does feel good, even if you haven't managed to actually get rid of the stuff.
Eva-your troops were very smart.
Dog ate more chicken and some of Bubs (very expensive) cat food, then asked for a chewy. So hopefully she is getting back to normal. She did spit her tablet out, so had to suffer the indignity of having it forced down her throat.
Right must do a new cd for the car.
I wonder what a little Jo4 tastes like, never seen it for sale in the shops?????
Jill-Wot???
Anyway, CD burnt and it WORKS, first time, maybe I've got this CD burning thing cracked. Not bad it's only taken a year to get it right first time.
Diana,- here is a link to the concert with JB, Daniel and Jodie on BBC i-player. It is well worth listening to, but the first half hour is mostly chatting, so can safely be skipped:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00d1sjv/
I'm going to watch Pierrepoint on ITV with New Tricks on recording, so see you later.
High Honeys - I'm back - took Sloppy out - had a very nice pub lunch between Marlow and Henley and then went into Henley and walked along the river - weather was very kind to us!! Ploppy just taken her home, and she said she had had a lovely break, so that's good. Just about to watch New Tricks...cathc up later!
I've just done the citizenship test on BBC Panorama site
got 11 out of 14. Perhaps I should leave?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4099770.stm
Jo4,- I'll join you. I only got 7 right, but then I haven't read the book!
The last question I answered that you should find out how much a solicitor charge. I think that is the sensible answer, if not the right one!
I got 10 - I struggled with the PG one though - my answer wasn't an option - Pinot Grigio, of course!!
Going to get an early night. Night all. Sleep well.
Evening all
Sorry to hear about Bubs, Joe4.But good news about your dog eating again.
Eva, what a clever car Goldie is, using the computer to tell us all how she was feeling. (Poor Goldie)
Thanks for all the links, some were very interesting.
Joe4, I got ……9
Well I got 11 as well, I had no idea the proportion o English to the rest, I also though you should find out if a solicitor knows what he's doing!
Hi all. Just got here, been busy all day.
Jill, we watched the athletes land, and heard they would be at the Runnymede so Ploppy decided we'd have to go the other way to Sxxxxxxxxs in Staines. (Spoilsport) We did come back that way but didn't see anyone.
Pleased everyone has had a good day. Pleased your dog has started to eat again Jo and you burnt the cd first go.
Thanks for all the links. Will go and try the citizenship quiz as we're expected to teach it now.
Well, the way we are doing in the test, they might not let us back in when we return from Ireland!
It might have helped if we'd read the book!!
Jo4,- were you one of those nice girls who did your homework?
.....and I got 11 too and I got the ratio wrong (thought it was 7 to 1) and that you should have someone who knew what they were doing!! ~Does that mean we have all failed??? OK off to bed now as tomorrow is the dreaded w word!! Still only two sleeps now!! Sweet Meads all.
New Tricks....oh dear can't say anything else but oh I'm going to miss it. Still definitely a new series coming up. Hooray!
Well, looks like we might all be kicked out, we will have to form a new country...Loppyland! Our King is of course King Lee, and entry only allowed to the slightly bonkers people mad about his Meadiness.
Think I might go to bed and read as well, so sleep tight all.
Night night.
Well it's hello and goodbye from me tonight, I don't know where the day has gone.
Ali, that guy sounds really special.
Jo4, glad the old girl has perked up a bit.
Jane, I may have sussed out East Midlands airport, but will probably go to pieces in Dublin!!
Must go, gotta get up early. Nite nite Loppies. x
I decided to try it and I got 11 also. Would I be a good citizen?
The ones I got wrong were the Scotland/Wales one, the Saint's days and the dog licence one - I didn't know licences were abolished, we still have to get them. In fact, back in July I got a reminder that I hadn't renewed my dog licence for poor Toby who died in 2006!!
Got the wheelchair booked with Ryanair today, there's fortunately no charge and they have a set of codes by which you describe the level of special assistance needed. When I told my Mum it was organised and she groaned I got a giggle out of winding her up by telling her she was lucky because I declined when the lady on the phone asked if she would need to be carried up the steps to the plane!! So I told her it could be worse than just having to sit in a wheelchair.
Ok, the entire evening has been wasted by an unforeseen delay so I've still got no packing/ironing or any prep done for going away and I've just discovered that my white trousers need hemming - it's going to be a late night but I'd better get on, talk to you all tomorrow.
Sue1,- don't worry. We'll hold your hand!
Citizen of LoppyLand? Of course,- I've had dual citizenship for over a year now!
Good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
evening loppies.
sorry to hear about your Bubs Jo, glad that your doggy is eating again.Yes Carrys I would love a copy of cd as I am far too lazy to do one and you all do it so much better than I.
Only a quick look in tonight.
Oh goldie saw all your problems poor you never mind your new mummy will love you too.
Blimey we must definately have lost the plot we are now advising a CAR!!!!!. help.
nin ite all sweet meads all
Hi Loppies - sorry I've not been around - Geri and I sucessfully hooked up and we've been nattering ever since lunch time. A gold star to whoever guesses who was the main topic of conversation!
Karen - I only have one handbag - this makes life easier. REMEMBER THOSE TICKETS!!!! (loved the story BTW)
Jo4 - glad that your dog is feeling a bit better and is eating.
Right - handing over to our Loppy Lauriate... Byeee!
Hi, Loppies, this is Geri masquerading as Lady Jane! Arrived safe and sound in the almost-sunny north (Richard-land -- it wouldn't dare rain on me, now would it?!)
As you already know, we had a great time at Hamlet. Interesting production. I'd be inclined to give it four rather than five stars. It was always (to me, anyway) DT playing Hamlet, rather than the Prince himself, if you know what I mean. PS was amazing though (though still PS), and the girl who played Ophelia really fabulous. We all had a great time, though I may have accidentally (!) misled Debbie when I told Debbie the play is a comedy -- sorry, Debbie!
We had a lovely loppy lunch and I fell asleep in my hotel room by 8pm, thoroughly cream crackered, from the night before. Auds & I may have imbibed a glass or two in the hotel lobby. Then I had a SIZZLING GO dream (it involved a sauna and... no, you'll have to wait till I see you!) Today took the train the the frozen tundra of Yorkshire and we've been nattering ever since.
Right, haven't had time to do more than a quick skim of the blog so all the usual comments apply: ohhms, sorry to hear it, great news, etc. Now her Ladyship wants to add a bit. Honestly, just 'cos it's her computer...
Gosh thanks Geri!
Forgot to say earlier -
Auds thank you for the report of your excursion to Hamlet.
I gather it was quite good then!
Sweet Meads all
Jane
Eva-yes of course I always did my homework. Shame we didn't have course work counting towards the exams then, I would have got higher marks!
Been doing hair for Weds, got to look my best, seeing some people in London. Then had to start filling in the insurance claim for Megan, it's going to be a big one!
Better get stuff ready for w**k tomorrow/later today! Only 2 days to w**k this week. Tues + Fri, it will be odd, won't know what day it is.
Glad Geri arrived OK, funny you managed to find things to talk about.
Nightlee night
Great night on TV even though it was all repeats! Has anyone else been catching up with The Professionals? Then later Wire in the Blood (got a definite soft spot for RG ..it's those gorgeous blue eyes and he does sing rather nicely) and Poirot. Have been reading the dog whisperer's latest book all about women as pack leaders....keep leaving it lying around for ploppy to see LOL Typical bank holiday weather grey and wet but at least that meant we could get on the beach without fighting our way through the visitors. One more week of beach rules and then freedom again for the dogs.We do have a very cute warden this year and he does a great job - yesterday he and his colleagues rescued four lots of youngsters on inflatables, people never learn. Ah there you are BHB and you have already made my hot chocolate - you knew I was coming. Yes I have brought the duvet as it is a bit chilly tonight. Night night all.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1049037/The-look-love-Denise-Van-Outen-romantic-stroll-boyfriend-Lee-Mead.html just found this
Morning all. Grey and dull here. I need the lights on to write this! It's still August, isn't it?
Hello sweetheart. What's that around your mouth? Traces of chocolate? Naughty, naughty. Oh, you and the night shift had a mug of hot chocolate when she turned up, because it was a chilly night? Was it? She brought a duvet too? Any excuse will do, I suppose! You've had a good rest? Goody, so have I. Let's start the day with some strong unleaded then, please, toast and a poached egg. No, no bacon or any of the fry up delights. The paper says this morning it can kill you! So what else is new? You do know that anything good is either sinful, fattening or illegal?
I have a busy morning ahead of me,- first an early appointment with the nurse and then it's my usual fun and games! Yes, the weekly shop at Tesco! I do know how to enjoy myself.
Really, this pooter is giving me grey hairs! (Don't say it!) Yesterday I did a h****r around the place and did the keyboard at the same time. Heavens knows what buttons I accidentally pressed, but now all my toolbars have disappeared and I don't know how to get them back! I can't even do the funny Norwegian letters when I write my emails in Norwegian!
Jo4,- what kind of homework did you do, then?
Morning everyone. If anyone wants to buy a mouse mat, keyring, etc with a Lee pic, the Lovelees are selling some for charity - see Kirsten's post
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/898170
Extra day at home was lovely, could have done with another. W*rk calls.
Ah well, back to reality and back to wxxk - still only one more sleep!!! Yipeee!!! Lepry glad you arrived safely in Richard country! Boss just back from two weeks hols so in for a fairly manic day I feel!!! Catch up later.
Morning all,happy to see you made it safely to the wilds of Yorkshire Geri. Forgot to say do give my regards to R3 while you are there.
An exciting visit to the dentist in a minute, lovely. Only for a check up though so I am hoping all will be ok, well you can hope can't you!
Hello BHB, no it isn't a very nice day is it, ah I'm glad to see you have my blanket already. I think he finally has learnt to accept the inevitable! Right time for coffee and a snuggle before I go.
Btw forgot to say thanks for the link Carys, they are lovely pictures of them both.
Thanks for that link Carys, lovely pic.s, there are some rotters around though, see 2nd comment beneath article.
Glad to hear you arrived safely in the wild North Geri and are having a good time with Lady Jane, hi Jane.
I definitely shouldn't be here as I only got 7 of the 'nationality' questions right!
Back home and now only the best part (NOT !) of the shopping left to do,- the unpacking. I felt I needed to sit down for a wee rest before I start on that.
Yohoi in Yorkshire,- Have you seen RIII yet, Geri?
Maeve,- you and me both! Fancy coming to Norway with me. We promise not to ask stupid questions!
Rather Eva, that sounds a great idea!
Maeve,- get your wollies, skis and snowboots packed, and off we go!
Hello. Had an awful evening, my elderly cat was attacked by a neighbour's dog. She managed to get away but couldn't use her back legs properly. We couldn't see any obvious injuries so we kept her calm but later she was clearly in pain and couldn't use her back legs at all, and was doubly incontinent so we phoned the emergency vet. I made ploppy take her as I suspected the outcome. She had suffered trauma to her spine and the vet put her to sleep. I feel as if I tempted fate after my comment yesterday about her. I am upset as although she was old (16-17) and frail this wasn't how she should have gone. I'm also bl***y angry as the dog has gone for my youngest cat before and my neighbour told me he (dog not owner) hates cats and yet he still walks him off the lead out of the close and back. I've put a note through his door as I don't think he realised the dog had actually attacked Brittany, I think he only saw him chase her. I've asked him to keep the dog on a lead from now on. The vet told ploppy we should give him the bill, not sure how well that will go down?
I had to break the news to the boys this morning, middle one is really angry as he witnessed everything and was really upset. Youngest was very matter of fact and after a few tears asked if we could get another cat! Brittany will now go to sloppy's garden to be buried next to her son.
What a horrible thing to happen Ali, I bet you are furious with the neighbour. Hope your boys aren't too upset, it's always very sad to lose a pet but 'specially in such horrific circumstances. Ooohhms coming your way.
Oh Ali - sorry to hear about your cat. What a nasty dog your neighbour has!
Geri's & my plans for today have been scuppered due to delays on the trains! So no trip to York for us. Insetaed I'm taking Geri to the bright lights of Halifax! I don't know how she can stand the excitment!
Geri masquerading as JaneE:
It's been a bad week for loppies' pets, hasn't it? Much commisserations, Ali. I agree with Jane that your neighbour has a nasty dog; I hope he can be persuaded to pay the vet's fees, at least.
As you know, I'm being dragged--uh, taken--to Halifax. Can I sustain the joy and wonder of it all?! Never mind, Richard, my love, I have an excuse to come back and 'see' you at another time. Sigh...
Ali, that is horrible, and I am so sorry. Lots of ohhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmms for you. Think your neighbour should pay the bill, the very least he could do.
I hope your dog is better today Jo4. It seems to be a bad time for cats.
Back from the dentist with a clean bill of health thank goodness. My last visit was all my root canal treatment, so pleased I am ok this time.
Thanks for your comments. Kids are so resilient, I'm the one close to tears and they have just accepted it.
Eva I would have said last night under different circumstances, I watched the tattoo and was very impressed with the Norwegian King's Guard. Ploppy said if that is what happens when young men do National Service then maybe it should be brought back here?
I Ali that is horrible,to loose a pet in that manner, what a nasty thoughtless neighbour.Move down to our Close we are all lovely here.
Right back to h.......k I am cleaning out the kitchen cupboards today.
Ali, how awful for your family. Our dog was attacked once and it’s so frightening to see
Sorry your plans were thwarted Jane and Geri, I'm sure you'll have a good day anyway.
I can't seem to find any enthusiasm to do anything today.
Right, I'm off to do "something", I'm not sure what but I can't just sit here feeling sorry for myself. I'll see you later
Ali,- so sorry to hear about your poor cat. Hope your neighbour does the decent thing and pay the vet's bill.
Yes, we are rather proud of our King's Guard. When you watch them doing their drill, you wouldn't think they are all doing their National Service, and have only been training for 7-8 months.
Geri and JaneE,- Halifax, eh? Is there no end to the excitement? I first thought that was where Agatha Cristie went when she disappeared for a couple of weeks, but that was Harrogate, wasn't it?
Pauline2,- that is the kind of dentists appointment I like!
Ali, that's horrible about your poor cat. Hope your neighbour takes more care in future - and settles the bill.
This week's Woman has a 2 page interview with Denise in which Lee's name crops up a few times. She says Lee is in just the one episode of the Hairspray series - this starts next Sunday. I bet he's in the episode on 28 Sept. A couple of other mags also have small features on the programme.
I saw your Kings Guard as well Eva and they were fantastic, no wonder you are so proud of them.
Yes it was Harrogate AC disappeared to, it is an absolutely beautiful town, well worth a visit if you are ever up that way. Halifax, hummm can't think of anything Halifax is famous for, except now it will be famous for having been visited by our Loppy Laureate and Lady Jane, they might even put up a blue plaque.
Off out again, so will see you later, when it will be even closer to tomorrow!!
News of Francesca from IDA http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8821219752594
Pauline - Halifax building society (at least I assume it started in the town)
Diana,- that's my bank. Maybe they (Geri & Jane) should have asked my permission?
Good news about Francesca. They all seem to benefit from their telly appearances, even if their steps are smaller than someone else's we all know and love!
oooohhhmmmmmmmmms for Ali & family, what an horrific thing to happen and very upsetting for the middle scollop especially.
Just be thankful he was not hurt himself by trying to intervene.
Our local paper carried a story a few years ago when a teenage girl tried to protect her two little scotties from a large dog attacking them, she picked them up in her arms and was badly bitten as a result. One of the little dogs died straight away and the other had to be put down a day or two later.
I think that if you don't get a good reception from your neighbour, then
(while the vet's bill is important, what I mean is as regards controlling the dog) you should threaten him with the dog warden. Over here they take it very seriously and will confiscate a dog if it has been vicious or is not being controlled.
Jo - hope you and Bubs are doing ok today.
Thanks for the Daily Mail link Diana. What a difference between two pictures! In the first they appear happy and oblivious, then it seems as if they spotted the photographer as he/she came across the street and the mood changes as they look as if just wanting to move faster and get some privacy.
I also think it's awful the way journalists continuously try to highlight the age gap, they are right to ignore the jibes but it must be very annoying.
...can't access the DVO link from the office so will need to do it later, however could access Diana's link about Francesca - fingers crossed for her! Just had a belated birthday lunch (baby boss on hols for last two weeks) so feeling quite mellow. Chris Evans (very slimmed down) sat at the next table! Geri - no RIII??? Keep smiling - baby boss when to Pembroke and I had instructed him to kick the stone denoting birth of Henry Tudor - he assures me he did! Back to the grindstone (albeit in a slightly alcoholic haze!). One one more sleep!!!
Ali, what a horrible thing to happen. Can quite understand middle scollop's reaction - they get so angry at injustice at that age. Hope you manage to sort things out with your neighbour so that he understands he has to take responsibility for his dog's actions. So sorry for you all.
Bought a copy of She magazine today (Sept issue). There is an interesting article about DVO. She seems very happy with Lee and again says she wants to have a family but at a time that's right for both of them. Again there's mention of the age gap, but she doesn't seem agitated by it being mentioned. She comes across very well and seems to have a similar grounded outlook on life.
Halifax Bank does have its Head Office in Halifax, and that is linked to the Head Office in Leeds, now its HBOS they also have a Headquarters in Edinburgh, Eva that is who I used to work for.
Regarding the Hairspray Musical that DVO is doing I have just had an e mail to say they are not issuing any tickets for the shpw to the public, because of equipment and family and friends have taken up all the allocation of tickets.
Talking of tickets I hope the PiP ones show up tomorrow, before I leave home.
Evening all
.....rant. rave, moan, groan.......bloomin public transport!! Again!! Not pongy people this time but passionate people!! A young couple sat opposite me on the bus and they snogged, and I mean proper tonsil tennis, and noisily too, the whole way from town right to my stop. Yuk!! I know, I know, I sound like an old grump and I do vaguely remember being young and in love but come on!! Put me right off dinner it has!! I must have looked like I was watching tennis (of a different sort) because to avoid looking at them I had to turn my head to the side but then I was getting a crick in my neck so had to keep turning it from side to side - love all? Indeed!!
Anyway, that aside much excited squealing going on in Yorkshire!! One Sleep until Row C - DNA zone!! I have put the tickets in my bag and am determined not to change my mind about which bag. Mind you I have also put my passport in my bag (no I don't know why!) so anything could happen tomorrow!!
And talking of Yorkshire - snot fair, Jane and Geri. You were enjoying the delights (??) of Halifax whilst I was slaving away at work! How could you!! You could have come and kidnapped me for a liquid lunch!!
Ali - I am so sorry to hear about your cat. It's bad enough when you lose a pet but to do so in such a horrifc way. No wonder you and the family are distraught. I hope you get things sorted with your neighbour.
Carys - thank you for the link.
He does look to have lost weight doesn't he, as people have said recently. I do so hope those gorgeous thighs are still in evidence though - hmm, I think I'll have to check that out very closely tomorrow!! From Row C!!
Karen,- I can assure you; the thighs are firm(!)ly in place, but you might strike it lucky tomorrow. If he's lost even a bit more weight than he had on last week, the loincloth just might slip!
Have you taken the citizenship test Jo4 found last night? Maybe you'll have to join Maeve and myself when we are evicted from these shores to settle in Norway? A passport can be a good thing to have then!
I so agree with you about people giving vent to their lust on public transport. Embarrasing? You bet! At least when I was young (a few years only ago) at least we had the decency to hide in a dark alley or inside a shop doorway. Many are the little alleys in Bergen I've had close encounters in, usually close to the bus stop!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ME ! ! ! !
Today it is a year to the day when I somehow timidly (!) announced my Loppiness on this blog,- AND WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN.
Thank you so much ladies, for having let me indulge in my newfound passion of Lee, and encouraging me to be even more bonkers than I usually am!
Evening all, well how could I have forgotten the Halifax BS!!
Oh Karen, why is it always you? Mind I agree that it really is annoying when a couple try eating each other in front of you! I really don't mind a kiss and cuddle but I really do not need to see more than that!
Now what is it that I am doing tomorrow, I know there is something......
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! One sleep!
HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY EVA! Hope you can celebrate a little!
Oh Ali - so sorry to hear your news - that's awful and I agree the owner should pay for the vet's bill (won't bring her back or make you feel better but at least justice would be done!). Happy Anniversary Aunty Eva...and many more of them! Off to rehearsal shortly, so just time to look at the links which the office won't let me into, and then I'll see you all later!
Message for KAREN
Do not forget handbag!!!
Geri has copy of Daily Mail and is not afriad to use it!
Eva happy blogaversary!
Thanks for info re She magazine Jackie!
Ooooooooooooo ONE MORE SLEEP
SQUEAL!!!
My neighbour has just called round. He was very apologetic and said he would have called round last night had he realised what had happened, he just thought his dog had chased my cat, not actually caught her. He promised to keep his dog on the lead from now on, apologised profusely to scollop and insisted on settling the vet's bill. It doesn't change what happened but at least he's accepted responsibility and learned a hard lesson.
Thankyou for your comments, much appreciated.
Is it too late to do the citizenship quiz? Obviously I missed it last night but I wondered if it was on t'internet?
Have a great day all those heading to London tomorrow. I wish I'd got a ticket now-although it is our wedding anniversary ploppy is going to have to work late so no romantic dinner or anything after all! We'll have to have a belated evening out in a couple of weeks instead. Maybe I'll think of a way he can make it up to me, anyone got the phone number for a ticket agency?
Pauline2,- I have already started my celebrations! As you know, I'm coming in to London's West End tomorrow to meet some Loppies for lunch. I did call SEE a few weeks ago to see if I could get a ticket to the matinee of Joseph, but what she could offer wasn't very good, so I declined. I reasoned that as I would be in the DNA zone the week before, I should be happy with that, but.......as I said after my last visit, I'm getting greedy!
So 10 minutes ago I phoned SEE again on the off chance that there just might be a good ticket available, and do you know,- THERE WAS! ! ! ! ! I'll be with you ladies, in Row F, stalls, almost in the middle. I can't really believe I did that, but once bonkers, always bonkers! As it is the matinnee, I will be fine with the trains home.
YYYYYIIIIPPPPPEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Happy Blogaversary Eva! Thank you for that reassurance re the thighs but I'm sure you will understand that I have to check out the evidence for myself! Oo, thoughts of the loincloth slipping - note to self - put the fan in the bag with the tickets (and then pray for slippage)!!
Jane - stop it - now you have me worrying about forgetting the bag, not just the tickets - further note to self - sleep with bag round neck!
EVA - YAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ali,- here is the link to the citizenship test:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4099770.stm
I am so glad to hear that your neighbour did the decent thing. How are your boys coping now?
Karen,- do you need a list?
A fleeting hello from Yorkshire, loppies. Being wined and dined by Lady Jane & His Lordship. Halifax was...anyway, looking forwar to seeing you all tomorrow. Ta-ra for now, luvs (see, I'm even starting to sound like a native!)
YEEEEEHA Eva, that is wonderful, the best way to celebrate I can think of! You will be in a great seat to join in the singalong at the end....you do know about the singalong??
Ali, good, what's done is done, but at least he has accepted responsibility and really sounds as though he has done all he can.
Now all this talk of thighs, whooosh! Will have to give a close inspection tomorrow evening, just in case you all miss anything.
Ali I am pleased to hear your neighbour did the decent thing, I was telling my Ploppy about it this evening and he did say dog's by law have to be on a lead in public places, I know it is academic now, I am not sure if he is right.
Karen I would suggest you take your handbag to bed with you pretend it is a Teddie and then when you wake up put it with your underclothes etc etc
Thanks for the link, I scrolled back and realised Jo had posted it too. I scored 8 (oh dear) The one's I guessed were mainly right and some of those I thought I knew were wrong!!
Eldest scollop is very matter of fact, he's never really liked animals so isn't bothered. Youngest has taken it in his stride. Middle one was affected the most but seems ok. He's making a big fuss of the other 2 cats and was worried about them going outside, but he's reassured now the neighbour has promised to keep his dog on a lead.
Would you believe I went for a jog earlier? We've been given a Wii Fit and I decided to give it a go. I did a beginner's circuit, jogging on the spot in my living room, goodness knows what the neighbours must have thought if they'd seen me through the window? Apparently my fit age is 2 years less than my actual age, that would be 25 then!
Karen I'm the last one to advise you about handbags! I use 3 different ones and often forget to transfer things from one to another, forgot my camera when we went to London last week. I did remember the tickets though so no harm done.
Pauline2,- yes, I know about the sing-along! Maybe I should bring Diva?
I've set the camera to recharge. Maybe we'll be allowed to take photos inside when the sing-along is going on.
Fan next to camera + badge. Fortunately I can't forget my ticket,- I have to pick it up tomorrow at the box-office, but the slip with ref. number is in my purse, which is in my handbag which is the only handbag I've got, so I should be safe!
Wooohooo - double dose of excellent results today. Firstly, ROW B/8 in the stalls is mine all mine for tomorrow night.. so I'll be checking on those thighs as well along with Pauline and Carol. And hope to see the 'matinee'ers" at their scrum. After lunch on Sunday where Pauline egged me on to check out availability - it would have been rude not to phone SEE.
And then, I got home tonight and I have a message from the Beeb to say I'd won two tickets to the Birthday in the Park - so I have a spare ticket (I'm holding the other for my friend Sue who MAY be able to attend but will only know closer to the time..) Anyone want one?
Ali - really glad that your neighbour did the right thing, even though it doesn't make it better, at least the bad feelings don't escalate.
I did the citizenship test - could have a seat on the local council (I got 8). What has Father Christmas got to do with being a citizen of the UK?? We're supposed to be a diverse nation? Why not ask what Jewish year it is?? Just plain shtupid IMO.
Happy Blogaversary aunty Eva - hope to see you tomorrow. Even got permission to leave office early tomorrow..
Right, I'm off now to check my old 'show' list (with badge this time). CUL8R.
Evening All..... not a good few days for pets, is it?
Ali, what a horrible experience, glad to hear your neighbour has accepted responsibility for his dog but what an awful sight for your Scollop to witness, its understandable that he will be anxious for the other cats.
Jo4 how is your dog doing?
K2, Linx and I took our Mum on holiday a couple of years ago when she was less agile and I had to insist on using a wheelchair in the airport. She was very reluctant at first but actually loved all the attention, she now asks for wheelchair assistance when we go away! Hope your Mum relaxes into it too.
Diana, cheers for all the links! and Carys, thanks for yours, btw, I will have the Bangor date soon will keep you posted.
So I gather Auds and Geri had a reasonably nice time? and whats this Jane...Halifax??? Only know of Eureka!
Eva, how fab!!! Me going a greenish colour......
I've had a rather busy time over the past week, Ploppy had an MRI, hope they decide whats going on this time but he's hobbling much better these days! so thats good. But my great news is that I was offered a promotion quite out of the blue! Had to consider it for all of 2 seconds and said yes.
I'm off to do the quiz, wish me luck.
Ali, sorry to hear about your cat. It is always a sad time when they die, but by dog attack is terrible. I'm glad the neighbour is going to pay the bill. Some dog owners don't take their dogs chasing cats seriously, some even encourage it (not saying your neighbour is like that).
Jill-There is no law to say you have to have your dog on a lead in a public place. You have to keep your dog under control. That may mean on a lead, depends on the dog.
List time, Eva please check
Take dog to vet very early for check up. Take letter to vet to cover time I'm away in land of green
Change clothes, brush hair
Charged phone
Charged ipod
Charged camera
Bum bag
Fan for signing
Ticket
Note book
Pen
Map -just incase I forget how to get to Strand, never know might happen, haven't been there often :-)
Have I missed anything.
Off to check train times, they keep changing them on the little line to the village.
SCD reminder for Thurs. Bit busy tomorrow!!
To enter the Strictly Come Dancing random draw for 2008, phone lines and email registration forms will be open on Thursday 28 August from 9am and will remain open until 5pm on Sunday 7 September 2008.
Ali, glad to hear that your neighbour has done the decent thing, although it doesn't help your poor cat. At least the atmosphere should be better around your close.
Well done Auds, just about to e-mail you.
Congratulations Suex on your promotion. Does this mean more or less visits to London?
Yaaay Auds, mind I had to twist her arm very very hard of course. (yeh right!)
Nice list Jo4, mine is mainly don't forget tickets!!
Dog is now eating, so good. Bad she fell on her walk, a little slope put her off balance. She's been wandering around the house OK. I already had the vet appt booked. They can't do any more for her, just have to see her every 6 months to renew tablets approval.
Eva and Auds lucky you. I can't stay late tomorrow as I have a very early start for the first aid refresher.
Jo4,- you forgot the badge! And brush your teeth too, please!
Auds,- that's brilliant, both tomorrow's ticket and for PiP. Methinks the Loppies will take over the Party!
Suex,- better hobbling is better than nothing!
Pauline, MORE.....MUCH MORE!!!
Oh and check your e-mail, I've just sent a little prezzy x
Eva-I lost badge, hangs head, got my LMAS one (I hope)
Congrats Suex and Auds, wish I could bid for the ticket but can't make it unfortunately, I've booked the previous weekend off work for some reason???
Jo glad your dog is eating again, hope the fall hasn't unsettled her?
I think it's time to bid you all goodnight, I could do with an early one for a change. Now I've said that I'll be awake for hours!
Congrats on your ticket win Auds, looks like there will be quite a few of us there!
Have a great time tomorrow Girls, looking forward to hearing all about it.
Evening, just thought you'd like to know I've spent the whole day on the phone, or at least it feels that way. Don't these establishments realise how totally frustrating it is to have to press countless buttons and then to have music (??) played in your ear when all you want to do is speak to a person, AND it's costing you money to hang on. 'All our operators are busy' probably means it's tea break. Even the blooming dentist's got one now.
Diana, good to hear news of Francesca.
Eva, Happy Blogaversary, and well done on the ticket for tomorrow. Ohh I SO wish I was joining you all, beats having a tooth out any day!!
SueX, good news on promotion, and ohhhmmmsss for Ploppy.
Jo4 ohmmmsss for old dog.
Ali, glad the neighbour took some responsibility, such an awfull thing to happen. Special ohhhmmmsss for middle Scollop.
Well early night for me I think. All you lucky Loppies have a wonderful time tomorrow, don't give me and my tooth another thought!
Nite nite Loppies. x
Eva - here's my list:
TICKETS
Auds - well done, on both tickets!!
SueX - ohms for your Ploppy and well done you on the promotion.
Sue1-Oh of course your poorly tooth, I do hope you manage to get it fixed. Must be well for THE special weekend.
Sue-XXXXXX and to friend XXXXXX
Forgot to say my new CD sounds wonderful in car (my best sound system) I love the 2 new tracks. Infact so much I had them on repeat on the way to work.
Must go, early day tomorrow. Now, why is that? Gosh my memory these days. Oh yes, got to go go go somewhere.
Nightlee night
Suex,- apologize for lack of manners. Congrats on promotion. More money, more tickets, right?
Karen,- now don't forget yourself!
Sue 1,- Ouch! Sounds painful. OK, if you insist I will forget your tooth tomorrow.
I'm having an early night. I have just double checked the train times for tomorrow. I can't be late for my Loppy mates, can I?
Good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Thankyou Suex, email very gratefully (understatement) received. I somehow thought when you said you'd accepted quickly it might mean more visits!
Meant to say before, thanks for the link about Francesca Diana. So pleased she has something. Now if only Sarah could get something good as well.
Thanks for the SCD reminder a swell Jo4, and I am pleased the dog seems to be coping , but poor poppet, having a fall, not nice.
Ohhhhhhhmmmmmmmmms for your tooth Sue. Sorry you won't be with us tomorrow.
PiP is going to be great!
What a lovely blogaversary present, Eva, that's great.
Good hear about your neighbour, Ali.
Congrats, SueX, and thank you!
Well done, Auds.
...I'm home! SueX congrats on the promotion! Ali, glad your neighbour accepted responsibility - doesn't help the outcome but at least he accepted it was his fault. Aunty Eva - that's great you are going to see the show, or you would have felt awful when the others went off! By the way hope Goldie is feeling better now! Well off to bed as it is the last sleep before - SQUEEEEAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. Sweet Meads all!
Ok, off to my bed. I have to be up early in the morning to meet our Loppy Laureate and our Lady Jane and escort them to The Big City!! We have an appointment with a loincloth!
Well ok they'll be doing the escorting but I just wanted to pretend to know what I'm doing for once!!
See some of you tomorrow.
Night all. Sleep well (I won't - dreams of slipping loincloths and forgetting tickets!!).
Ali - very pleased your neighbour has done the decent thing!
Auds - congratulations on PiP! Suex congratulations on promotion!
See you at the bus station Karen!
Oh and (fingers in ears everyone) SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSQQQQQQQQQQQUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEAAAAAAALLLL
Geri says - as above. Great news from various assorted loppies -- we have been checking, but rather busy (not to mention the effects of a couple of bottles of red!) Can't wait till tomorrow.
Ok that's me as well. Hope I dream of slipping loin cloths, I can live with that!
Sleep tight all
Night night.
Oh yes and WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
SueX - congrats on the promotion (does it include a room at the Strand Palace until 10th January???) and ooohhhmmmms for the Ploppy as well. How did you do in the quiz?
Sue1 - ooohmmmms for the tooth - I hear the tooth fairy is very generous these days.. could be worth a ticket to a certain show perhaps!!??
Jo4 - glad the dog's appetite is back on track, even tho a little wobbly on his legs. And thanks for the SCD reminder. Hopefully see you tomorrow, sans badge.
OK, nite nite all... although it is very quiet here now..just the sounds of rustling (people packing bags and selecting wardrobe for a big event), a bit of snoring from those having to be ready for the off at first light...
Oh shut up Auds and go to bed. Now.
OOOOH dreams of slipping loin cloths!!! I only ever dream of missing the show! something wrong there.....
Don't need to say it but GO, GO, GO, Loppies! Have a brilliant day!
Thanks for the congratulations everyone and yes, more dosh, more trips, more nights to find something to do in London....any ideas anyone?
Sue1, take heart, nearly everyone will be away (having a meal and doing something else but cant quite remember what) and I have a meeting tomorrow so you will have BHB to nurse you after the dentist. In fact, he will be at your beck and call. I've given him some wonderful aromatic massage oil to sooth you with.
Oh! and Auds, I've obviously spent far too long working in Local Government I got 13!
Hope you manage to get some sleep! night night x
Congrats. SueX on the promotion, lots more lovely lolly to spend.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow all you London and Adelphi bound Loppies.
Dear Auds has been very kind and is letting me have a ticket to the ALW concert, hurray!
Have just purchased a camping stool for the occasion for my 27 yr. old bones, for the fantastic sum of £3.99, just wonder whether it will be strong enough to hold me!
Night All, just creeping in from an unexpected get together with 3 of my oldest friends. Kind of a "crisis meeting" thing as one of the girls is going through a scary family issue and of course the texts flew around today and we all went over to one house. It is great to be able to lean on each other in tough times.
So, what's been happening here??
Suex got a promotion - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Well done, it's nice to know you're valued.
Happy Blogaversary Eva (that seems to be the new word of the day!) delighted you got a ticket, perfect way to celebrate.
Jo - sorry you haven't got your replacement badges on time for tomorrow, I was going to say I hope it doesn't take from your enjoyment but that seems a little redundant somehow! Glad that you're getting out and hopefully a little cheered up after your week so far.
Sue1 - here's another stay at home loppy tomorrow so if you're in need of some sympathy give me a shout. I'll be around and I'm quite good at sympathy, hope the appointment goes ok.
SueX - got the email pressie, thanks!!
All Adelphi bound ladies have a great time tomorrow!! We'll be with you in spirit and as always - don't forget to raise a glass to absent loppies.
Oiche Mhaith go leir.
Morning all
Flying visit from me.
Hello BHB - What am I doing here so early? Well, I'm going to London to see some very special ladies and a very gorgeous young man - in a loincloth!! What's that? You're going to London too today? Are you? How nice. I might see you there. Why has he just gone off mumbling about going to fins his loincloth!!
OK, gotta go - London here come the Yorkshire Loppies and guest - whoooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a good day everyone.
Good morning, BHB, no, what do you mean, I look like Lady Jane? It's Geri -- don't you know your fav--I mean, uh, ONE of your favourites?? Yes, that's right, a nice long smoochy kiss is the perfect way to demonstrate I yam who I yam (to quote Popeye). Yes, we're on our way to London too. KAREN! TICKETS!!! You have to go to London, too, so you want to take the train with us? Well, I don't think Karen (TICKETS!!!) will mind, or Lady Jane. But you will sit next to me, won't you? Oh, darling, of course you can hold my hand, I had no idea you were a bit afraid of trains. Right, off we go, I just have to make a quick stop on the way to pick up a copy of the Daily Mail. See you all soon, loppies! (KAREN!!! TICKETS!!!)
Good morning all!
It is me this time! All ready for our trip to London (KAREN TICKETS!). Oooo Hello BHB! I see Lephry has got you settled next to her (oh - scared of trains is she, so your holding her hand. Hmmm - funny she never mentioned that before!)
Maeve that's great news about the concert tickets (you're a very generous Loppy Auds)
K2 - I hope your friends are OK
We'll see some of you very soon! Have a lovely day the rest of you.
Oh and one more thing - KAREN TICKETS!!!!!
Just dashing in to check that Karen has remembered TICKETS.
SueX,forgot to say yesterday congratulations on your promotion and for getting 13 in the quiz. At least there is one UK Loppy who will be allowed back into the country when we come back from Ireland. (Eva has an excuse for a lower score, she has not lived here all her life, what's our excuse?)
Ah, sweetheart you have my dc ready. What? You'll see us later. I don't think so, we are going to see a special show, no time to search you out. You'll be singing for children today? Then that definately means we won't see you. I know we're only 27, but that is way off being children.
Dash, dash dog to walk (stroll) before vets.
Sue1 hope all goes well today.
K2 hope your friend sorts out things.
Byeeeeeeeee, see some of you later. (I have my map!!!)
Morning all. Another grey day here, but that's only on the outside. Inside,- in my heart - it's all bright sunlight and pure happiness!
Hello sweetheart. You don't have a lot of time this morning? You're going up to London on the train and have to hold some hands? Well, I'm going on the train and don't strictly need holding of hand, but if you insist......? What's Lepry and Karen (TICKETS!) got to do with it? They are coming down from up North and are afraid of trains. I know that's Karen story, but Lepry? Last time I was on a train with her she certainly didn't want to hold my hand!
All right, if you're in such a hurry. let's make it simple: My usual leaded (already done? Good lad.), toast and scrambled eggs, please. See, I can be easy.
I had a Lee related dream last night, but it was very strange:
I was laying in my bathtub (I only use it for showers in RL!) with bubbles up to my chin, singing I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, when the door opened and GO came gliding in surrounded by dry ice! I think I was so startled that I woke up, because I can't remember more!
Maeve,- how wonderful! You're coming to PiP. I was wondering about bringing a camping chair. Glad you're doing the same.
Jo4,- maybe one of the reasons I only got 7 in the citizenship test is that I picked the alternative "Prepare myself for a fight in the car park" when asked what I would do if I spilled someones pint in the pub!
Well, I'd better get on with organizing myself, although even for me, I've got plenty of time. The train doesn't leave until 10.15 am.
Morning. Good luck with the tooth today, Sue1.
I had that horrible feeling last night I'd forgotten something - checked my ticket several times so it wasn't that.
Short day so better do some w*rk.
Morning All
Yes -very early for me isn't it! Came into w**k for 7.30am as I have so much to do and it's my LAST DAY this week, and even next week I'm only here 3 days.
Just a tip I intend to tell everyone from now on.
When you are renting cars abroad, especially in the States where insurance laws are very different, even if it seems unnecessarily expensive - tick all the insurance options on the hire car form!
My friend's son hired a car in LA in April 2007 and had a collision with a motorbike which was a 50/50 blame thing, also the driver of the bike had no licence so shouldn't even have been on the road. However he did suffer a broken leg.
The police were fine and told the Irish lad that he wouldn't be charged by them and some correspondence went back and forward for a few months, then it all went quiet. It also transpired that he had not taken the third party insurance coverage when he hired the car.
Now what has happened is that the motorbike driver is taking a civil action against him and the car rental company, stating medical costs and other financial losses of nearly 600,000 dollars. The case is to go to a trial by jury and the odds of them finding against their own citizen rather than a tourist are not great. And apparently a jury case only requires a 51% majority.
If the car rental co. decide to settle the claim out of court they can then come after the Irish driver for half of what they paid out. So it's not looking good either way and they're currently trying to sort the US solicitor through an Irish solicitor.
My friend, needless to say, is completely stressed out and has herself worried sick about it. They're a family who has never had it easy and now that her children are grown up things were just starting to improve.
So lesson learned - sometimes it really can be false economy to just take the cheapest option.
On that somber note, it's back to w**k time
Sue1 - hope it goes ok, remember what I said last night, there's sympathy aplenty if you need it.
Have a great day today all at the show and have a good day everyone else!
Wooo Hooo it's today!!! Just to jump on the bandwaggon Pauline (TICKETS) - I know she has them safe in her handbag as like Karen I think they went there yesterday! Need to visit the Box Office today to order tickets for me and Sloppy (she keeps asking me when we are going), so that's something else to look forward too! Maeve - great you are going to be in the Park too, and we were also wondering about protocol vis a vis seats! Have a safe journey down all ye from way up North, and see you soon. Better get on as I have loads to do before I leave the office! We will, of course, raise a glass or two to those of you who can't be with us! Come on BHB let's just sort out the menu for the day, come with me into the kitchen and we'll have our discussion...
Morning all, am running late so this is brief,....WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Yes I have the tickets and am ready to go, see some of you soon and the rest later!!
Morning BHB, mad panic this morning but we have time for a quick cuddle!!
Morning loppies . first of all loads of ooohhhmmmssss for ali and family regarding their lovely cat that was truly horrible.
Congreastulation to SueX on her peomotion.
and all of you who are going to see a certain person loads of reports please.
Karen2 awaiting my badges with impatience !!!!!!! no not really but am looking forwards to having them. or it can't remember what I did!
ok enjoy yourselves ladies me very green at the gills for the mo xxxxxxxxxxx
Good morning ladies
I have received some pictures from Sue1 taken on the 15th & 16th, they are now in the GO album online.
Hope you're all having a lovely lunch and enjoy (just a bit) that show you're going to see and the rest of the day.
I'm off to Baldock until Saturday so will catch up with you all then.
Hello? Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello
Bit of an echo around here.. Everyone's gone to the moon!!!
And I'm packing up here at the office to join them - one small step for WOman, one giant leap for WOmankind, or something like that. I'm off to the see the Loppies, the wonderful Loppies of GO **she skips and whistles and clicks the heels of those red shoes and heads for the land of Adelphi** There's no place like it!
Addled? Me? Never.
See you all later (and you Maeve, not til the weekend - enjoy Baldock)
It's like a ghost town in here today, I'm sure I just spotted some tumbleweed blowing through - wonder where everyone is?
Only poor little Cinders (me) and Buttons (BHB) left behind
and Auds left one of her red slippers here, I think she's hoping Prince Charming will find it and come in search of it's rightful owner, or is that wake her up with a kiss?? I know, I know, I'm getting all my fairy tales mixed up. Well that's what happens when you all disappear and leave me to my own imagination, I've got a great imagination! And now poor Buttons and I will just have to amuse ourselves till the Ugly Sisters come home from the ball, now what shall we do to pass the time?
Hello Cinders and Buttons
It's so quiet here tonight. Hope everyone is enjoying themselves. I'm not jealous (MUCH).
Oooohhhhhmmmmsssss for Ali and family and anyone else who needs them.
Happy Blogaversary to Eva, Congratulations to Suex on her promotion.
Been a bit busy with RL but did have a go at the citizenship quiz and scored 10. Good job I can't come to Dublin as I wouldn't be allowed back either.
Need to go and catch up with everything so bye for now.
Hello, looks like I'm first back. Got a bit of w*rk to do so this will have to be short but I'm sure the others will add more later/tomorrow.
Jo was at the restaurant first, then me and gradually everyone else arrived. Lovely lunch, non-stop talk (of course) and we raised a glass more than once to missing friends. Show was great. Lee was in fine voice, sweat literally dripping off, full of energy, more sweat. Minor wardrobe malfunction: the Prince of Egypt armour started coming apart at one side - Lee said it was coming unstuck and fiddled with it. He then said a few words about it being Kidsweek and there'd be a singalong with the megamix - songsheets had been left on seats before the show. I had A29 which is a fabulous seat, so so close. Carol, Pauline and Auds were waiting outside afterwards. The scrum wasn't too bad and I got some reasonable pics (I think). We then split up, some going home. I had a quickish drink with those going to the evening show and then came home.
Cinders, I’m your fairy Godmother, you TOO can go to the ball! Just follow this link and play the middle one on the right hand side (Sorry it’s the best this fairy can do!!)
http://www.josephthemusical.com/index.php
Hello me dears. I'm back too. My, you have been quiet today. What happened? Oh, a big delegation went to London West End to have lunch and see a show. What a lunch and what a show. It's incredible how fast 2 hours can go when you're enjoying yourself, and I'm not talking about the show! Around the table in Stranded were Jill, Jo, Karen, Geri, Jane, Diana, Carol, Pauline and myself. Talking? Not half! Most had met before, but Jill was new to JaneE and Karen and vice versa, so it was introductions all around. We talked about............everything. All were concerned about Goldie, of course, so I had to assure them that she was fine. Jill seemed to be in doubt!
The show? It was go, go, go from the very first. This time there were a lot of children in the audience, and it did make a difference. Some squeels, a cry or two and a bit of restlessness, but mostly they were as good as gold. There was a lad in front of me with his sister and parents, and he was eating steadily for 2 hours,- crisps, chocolate, M&Ms, banana(!) and heaven knows what. His jaws never stopped working!
But who cared as long as Himself was on stage? He'd had his curls trimmed a little, but they were still plentyfull and bouncy. The loincloth still clung to his hips, to the disappointment of us all. Plenty of sweat during first CED (Oh dear!) and his megawatt smile appeared throughout. Not many Loppies, Lovelees or other hardcore fans today, but we made ourself heard, I promise you.
I must say Diana missed the chance of a lifetime! She was sitting in Row A, and when Lee stopped to talk to the audience after the second CED, he fumbled with his golden suit of armour and said it was stuck. Now ladies, wasn't it her Loppy duty to walk up on that stage and offer to help him out of it? Did she? Nooooooooooo ! ! ! ! !
I'm totally bushed. It's been a long day, but a wonderful one. I'll be watching telly for a little while before I retire to my bed, so for now I'll bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
I’ve been on the Martin lewis site and here is a link for vouchers i.e. 2 for 1 and 50% off that you print yourself .I have printed two off for the gbk (gourmet burger kitchen)
You can print more than one voucher so I have printed one extra for Dublin as Maureen and I could use it in Dublin maybe on the afternoon before we catch our plane
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tipnote/cheap-restaurant-deals
We must save the pennies for more Joe trips mustn’t we ladies?
For Loppies with scollops there are burger king and pizza hut vouchers to print
Thanks for our anniversary card Maggie, I was a child bride you know!! Poor ploppy is still hard at work, I had to take him lunch in the middle of a field in sunny (not) Suffolk, as I said to Maggie, who said romance was dead? Scollops had a field day (excuse the pun!) having rides in the tractor and the combine, every little (and not so little) boys' dream.
So glad you all enjoyed the show, as if you wouldn't. I'm liking the image of sweaty Lee, that sounds bad but I know you all understand!
If the PiP is anything like the proms I recently went to then I'd definitely recommend camping chairs.
Sue1 I hope you're feeling ok?
Eva, funny you should say I should have gone and helped - mine was the last seat and the stage steps were right by me. At one point I looked at them and wondered what would happen if I walked up and went onto the stage. Probably get thrown out the theatre and banned!
I forgot to say that while in the toilet queue in the interval I heard one woman say she thought the show was cr*p and wasn't at all what she had expected. I just looked at her as if she was mad. I think she realised she was most decidedly in the minority. Strange woman!
I've downloaded my photos - they didn't look too bad on the camera screen but sadly most of them are slightly fuzzy.
I'm wacked too (all that excitement!) so will call it a night soon. Sleep well all.
Evening Loppies,
Diana and Eva, thanks for your images from the day, lots of sweat hey? He must have know his Loppies were in the house again! Glad you all had such a great time.
I raised a glass (well a mug of coffee actually) to you guys at show time.
Thanks again for all the congrats on my promotion, I've now got to work out how to let go of some existing projects....not that I'm possessive you understand!
Sue1, hope you got on ok at the dentist.
Karen2, my Ploppy always insists we tick all the insurance boxes, especially in America. I feel for your friend, how awful for her and her son, such a worry to have hanging over their heads. Are you still here? not sure when you are flying. Safe trip anyways and hope you all really enjoy the wedding.
I'm off to bed early tonight rather tired as I came home and decided to paint the downstairs loo. Only been meaning to do it for about two years!
Oh, and Martin, the pictures were from me.
Sweet Dreams (Steamy one for you again Eva!)
Gorgeous pics Suex, I do like him in that hat
Glad you loppies who made it were rewarded. Did not have a chance to come in any earlier but was stuck here too Cinders and button. but our turn will come you will see.
just a quick in as my bed is calling me. BHB can i have a black coffee tom orrow thank you angel. ninite all sweet meads
Hello from me. Not too much to catch up on tonight, what with half of us gone galivanting.
Dentist not as bad as I feared, tooth comes out on Friday. Worst thing is being without my top plate for best part of three days while they attach the new tooth. It's not a full plate, I still have quite a few of my own teeth, but I still feel very self concious without it. Still all done in time for Dublin, is anybody else getting as excited as me?
Lovely to hear news of the Loppy meet and the show, I'm green with envy, especially of Diana, and as for that woman in the loo, which show did she actually see??
Lovely photos SueX, I have emailed Martin to say wish they were mine, but they're not!
Well time I hit the duvet, nite nite Loppies. x
Hi all
Sorry about the mix up earlier, the pictures were from SueX and not Sue1, and I have made the correction to the captions and appologise to Sue (both of them)
Ok, just a quick check in because I still have loads to do but I couldn't go without saying goodbye. Great to hear how well the lunch and show went for you all. And a wardrobe malfunction, but not the one you were all dreaming off yesterday!
We fly tomorrow, wedding is on Saturday and I'll be back on Monday, then just four sleeps until DF-day!!
Have a lovely weekend everyone and talk to you soon.
xx
Karen2, hope you have a safe journey and a lovely time at the wedding.
Hi guys
First Northern Loppy reporting in. I'm home. I'm absolutely crackered but I am a very, very happy loppy! What a show!
Must go to bed but, until tomorrow here's my review for now.......ROW C........THUD!!!!!!!!!
Night all. Sleep well.
Oh to be in London on 5th October.....I do hope hope the event is televised.....PS and the GO on the same bill.......WOW!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_46PJSFAIoXY/SLXvP2QaxKI/AAAAAAAAAhA/kejyHL5Uh74/s1600-h/lee+mead.jpg enjoy
Good morning all!
What a day yesterday - fantastic - but exhausting. Sorry I was too tired to get on the blog last night!
It was wonderful being able to meet up with so many Loppies again and to meet Jill for the first time (Hi there Jill) shame we were both at opposite ends of the table and didn't get chance to chat much.
I can't add anything more to Eva & Diana's reports of the show - except we had a group of elderly ladies in front of us who were definately showing Loppy tendancies!
Karen, Geri and I had great fun chatting like mad on the train to London - Geri kindly walked us back to our train after the show and joined us for a quick drink. Then Karen and I shared a bottle of PG on the train back home - hic!
Geri - it was lovely having you to stay. Have a safe journey home today! Glad you enjoyed the show last night
K2 - have a fab time at the wedding (I have a similar rental car story about a friend of my Ploppy's) - and Maeve ejoy Baldock.
Sue - I'm glad the dentist wasn't too bad.
Fairy godmother Maggie and Carys thanks for the links!
Ooo I'm late - I'll grab a quick tea - and of course a hug from BHB!
Morning.
Enjoy the wedding and Italy, K2. Safe journey home, Geri. Hope extraction is smooth and painless tomorrow, Sue1.
Great to see Lee is particating in the Fleming Tribute along with so many other very famous people. I can't go but hope one of you will so get all the details.
Morning lovelies
K2 have a great time at the wedding.
Glad you survived dentist Sue1.
Thank you for the lovely coffee BHB.
ok time for dog walk see you all later thank you for the link Carys ahhhhhhhh and ohhhhhhhhh time that was. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Just realised the Fleming Tribute link hadn't been posted so those without Google Alerts won't know what Carys and I are talking about. http://www.youngbonddossier.com/Young_Bond/Danger_Society_News/Entries/2008/8/27_Charlie_to_appear_at_Fleming_Tribute_in_October.html
Good morning, fellow-lop-sters! (That didn't come out right!) I'm in my usual internet haunt on Bedford Street -- the system is as slow as molasses on a Winter's morning, as they say in America, so I've only been able to skim the highlights, and opened a couple of e-mails -- and that's taken 32 minutes. Good thing I'm a quick typist!
First, thanks to the loppies for all their customary warmth, welcome and wine...Special thanks to Auds for showing me S-u-A -- what intersting sights there were to see there! Lovely place; I hope to return, though I doubt anything could equal the pleasure of seeing DT & PS in Hamlet. Well, unless it was the GO starring in a play I'd written. That might trump it! Thanks also, of course, to the endlessly patient Lady Jane (and her ploppy -- he's not nearly as bad as she paints!) for their hospitality in Richard-country. We did have fun (Halifax notwithstanding!) And of course it was lovely seeing so many of you at lunch yesterday.
I did some maths and found a conservative estimate for seeing the show runs to about £300 a shot for me, when you factor in the cost of travel, hotels and meals. That being the case, it only seemed cost-effective to see the show twice while I was here -- purely a matter of pecunary interests, you understand...
Right, yesterday's matinee: Row C, sweat by the bucketful, the GO in spectacular form (um, yes, voice too...) and even made a lovely little speech at the end about kids week. And hasn't our boy blossomed? Wow! Oh, did I mention we were in row C?
Yesterday evening: Row F -- still good. I sat beside that creature I thought mythological: The Joseph virgin. Never saw any productions of the show ever, didn't even know any of the songs. Must be a Sondheim fan. But after a rather slow and 'show me' sort of start, you should have seen her bopping to the megamix! Oh, and while I was getting my tickets, I forgot to mention, there was a Dutchman getting tickets, too - you're spreading the word, Anne! Anyway, the show was spectacular, bit naughtier than the afternoon performance. One of the Egyptian ladies (transferring her allegiance from Pharaoh) grabbed the GO's tummy at one point and didn't seem to want to let go. Now why would that be?
Right, this is getting very long, and I've lost stuff on-line here before, so I'm going to try to save this before continuing. Oy, what do you mean, verbose?
Morning all. Grey, grey, grey,- that's the sky outside my windows. If I hadn't been to see a certain show yesterday, I might feel like that on the inside too, but my heart is still singing from yesterdays frolicks!
Hello sweetheart. I'll give you a kiss and cuddle today, because I feel so uplifted after the show and watching Himself doing his level best to entertain, amuse and being adored! Has anyone ever told you that you remind them of GO? BHB, BHB, not another sulk, pleeeeeeease, I need my coffee this morning!
Carys, Diana,- what is this event of 5th October where Lee will take part. What have I missed? Who can give details? Please? See, I get quite panicky when I think something Himself is doing is going unnoticed by me. I just want to know where he is and what he is doing!
Karen,- I hope I'm not too late to wish you a good journey and a happy wedding celebration. My head was rather filled with other things last night!
Sue1,- that still sounds painful,- if not to your teeth, then at least to your vanity. Keep smiling (with closed mouth!)
Geri,- have a good journey home. It's painful to come down to earth again, isn't it?
I'd better get moving. I have Syd's shopping to do today.
Suex,- I hope I did have some steamy dreams last night, but alas! I can't remember!
See you later.
Diana,- you snuck in while I was typing and so did you Geri. Thanks for the link. I just might try to get tickets for that concert. I'll have to consult my bank balance first!
To continue: As I said, there were some bits that seemed a tad naughtier than during the afternoon performance. Potiphar and the other 'ladies' seemed to be clutching the GO in a much more shall we say enthusiastic manner than earlier. I'm sure other details will come back to me and I'll try to made a note. One other nice little detail was at the very end of the show as they were taking their bows, I saw Stephen Tate say, 'Good show' to Lee. I must say I agree!
I didn't have a chance to have a drink with the girls between shows because I escorted Lady Jane and Kar'n to the railway station (you know how these out-of-towners get lost!)and Lady J lost her fan so needed a little glass of something cold to calm her nervest. And Kar'n did, too, what with surviving rush hour on the underground -- this from a woman who would set foot on a train a short while ago! My hat's off to you, Kar'n. Anyway, it would have been rude not to join in the partaking of restorative liquid, so I did!
Oh and I ran into Tiffy after the show ended and she's very up to date on blog happenings -- more than I am at this point, I think! So she says 'hi' and I've no doubt will be peeking her head around the corner of the blog at some stage.
Now I have to go back to the hotel, get my packing finished and then try to see my beloved Richard & Caravaggio before I take the train to the airport.
Have a lovely day, ladies. See most of you in Dublin and we'll remember the absent loppies toast for those who don't make it. And watch Carys' site for raffle details in the next day or two. Byee!
See booking page for Fleming Tribute concert.
http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=343501&userid={F2C1411E-D03B-4EA5-8594-EED770D86F69}&filler1=see&filler2=art-srch
Warning - tickets start at £25 plus small booking fee. Still wish I could go but you can't have everything ... maybe another visit to Joe instead
Oops I deleted some of my message by accident - tickets start at £25, with most expensive being £100!!
Morning, morning – had a lovely time yesterday – met up at the restaurant to find Lady Jane and Karen already ensconced, but they seemed to have lost a small Lepry on the way! However, she was at the SP donning her THUD and arrived shortly thereafter! Had a very nice lunch, then the matinee team all went off and Pauline, Jill and I retired to chew the cud over some Pimms before Jill had to head off home and P2 and I went to the Box Office to book tickets. Sloppy and I now have D Row Stalls for the 17th September, and then on 19th November P2, Auds, Ploppy and I are in the Box A! Call that a good afternoon’s work and the guy at the Box Office was so lovely. When we were looking at the boxes (and the other three are all available that night by the way) and trying to work out which one we wanted i.e. the one nearest the stage, he said “You want the one nearest to where Lee sings CED in his loincloth?” – yes he had the measure of us!! Met up with Auds outside and waited for the matinee scrum, managed to get the fan signed Jo! The matinee team went off home and Auds P2 Diana and I retired to the Porterhouse – just to indulge in a PG Blush before meeting up with the Lepry again and then it was time for the show!! P2 and I settled in our D row stalls (27 and 28) – can recommend them – excellent view of the tighty whitie! Shirley2 and he her friend were a couple of rows in front of us Auds took her seat in B row (grrr) and the little Lepry was behind us in Row F (we did tell her there were booster seats). Actually we told the family next to us as they had little ones and were trying to balance one of them on a folded coat. The show? Well on came the children – nine boys in this team! – and then on came Jenna and we were away. Oo down he came from the clouds, all beautiful and smiley (sigh) rest of the show – well they had a different conductor and were obviously having fun as they took some of the songs at breakneck speed – Opening to Potiphar scene for example and they were all on a real high – very bouncy, and obviously having fun. Think it is great that they are still so obviously enjoying themselves one year on! CED? Just lovely, lovely, lovely – and sung our side of the stage, - little rivulet of DNA running down – curls damp and tumbled, voice fantastic (sigh). Oh it was all just fabulous! Dear had a wayward strand of hair that kept flopping over which was quite sweet, Craig wasn’t wearing a moustache – all the new brothers now well and truly immersed in their roles. Cried when Joseph and Jacob reunited (tried to be surreptitious about wiping the tears away ….after all we were surrounded by children!). In the interval we had met Tiffany and she was in the row in front of us on the aisle, so she and her friend stood for the Megamix, but no-one around us stood so we stayed put and then when Lee went up on the cherry picker two fathers two rows in front of us stood and that was it – up we shot and in fact everyone stood. Really good atmosphere! Scrum was a bit manic to put it mildly but managed to get my Don Black ticket signed, and Shirley2 managed to get P2’s signed for her – Lepry almost crushed but survived I am pleased to say! Ok, ok so he smiled at us and said hello…………now where’s that cloud??
Diana,- you just brought me down to earth wih a bang! £100 for best tickets? No way, Jose! Sorry GO, not even for you. I was all set to contacting other Loppies to get some tickets together, but it's too rich for me. This time I'll have to rely on others to supply me with photos and reviews. I suppose it's only to be expected as he moves in such exhalted (sp?) circles,- Dame Judi Dench et all. But although I'm sorry not to be able to go, I am so blooming proud of him! Who would have thought this a year ago? I know we all wanted him to do well, but I think he's now moved beyond all our and his own expectations!
Carol,- hello, hello. So the evening show was good too? Why am I not surprised? Yes, it is incredible that the cast seems to be enjoying themselves so much every performance, because I think some feelings you just can't fake, even if you are an actor. It's infectious, what they all are doing on the stage!
Glad to hear the evening show was equally good. Carol, I'm also there for 17 Sept matinee with my MIL, wasn't sure if it was that date when you mentioned it yesterday. Tempted by 19 Nov and wouldn't mind a box as never sat there (never ever, not just for Joe) - anyone else interested?
...and so remiss of me Karen2 I'm probably too late but arrivederci and have a wonderful time in my favourite city! Now BHB sorry I neglected you this morning but let's go in the kitchen and sort out the menu for the day whilst I tell you about the show I saw yesterday and the Loppies I met, and oh yes the lovely young man who looks a lot like you who smiled at me and spoke to me (sigh)................
Diana,- I think JaneE might have something in the pipeline for the November date.
Right, I'm off on a shopping spree. Milk, Shreddies and the like!
Morning all, wow what a wonderful day as has been said by others, will try not to repeat but just add a few things I remember. I met Carol and we went to The Strand the first fun bit being the escalator at Charing Cross was not working, so we had to hike it up the steps, which I'm sure did us good but felt like it told my legs how unfit I am! We staggered up the road towards the Shrine and into the restaurant in need of a drink, no change there then! Lovely chatty lunch and as Eva said time just flew by. Afternoon spent in a different bar (!) and booking more tickets, then we waited outside for the others to come out and somehow managed to end up in the scrum, I then found myself custodian of a lovely little girl whose Mum was stuck, this was all without trying honestly. Anyway upshot was I ended up in a great position in a scrum for a show I hadn't been too, tried to salve my conscience with the though I was going that night. One good outcome was I actually managed to get a resonable photo of the GO. Maybe not as glorious as Sues' but not bad. I will send to Martin as soon as I can....I think I have the address somewhere! Funnily enough Auds managed to find us there, can't think how she knew where to look for us, must be telopathy!
The evening show, what can I say, our seats were wonderful. Great position for the best action, plus a great flash of tighty whiteys! Only trouble is it goes so quickly! It was great to meet Shirley2 and her friend Jackie who I think was totally converted! The scrum after was one of the most manic I've been in with some very rude people, but thanks to Shirley2 I got my Don Black ticket signed, and I think he definitely recognised Carol and Shirley2 and he did smile at me, floats away again on pink fluffy cloud!!
Anyway all to soon time to come home so, goodbyes to Carol and Auds and then shred the train home with well over 100 Arsenal fans! However Arsenal should be very proud of them as they were beautifully behaved. Again just a fantastic day.
Thanks for the link and info Carys and Diana, at £100 a pop I feel the only way I would be at that concert would be if I won tickets again, so that will be a no then!!!
Hope K2 has a great time at her Roman wedding, lucky lucky her.
Sue1 ohhhhms for your tooth.
If I have missed anyone, sorry, but this post is long enough now I think!
I think I shared the train, don't remember shredding it!
Morning all
Still a bit sleepy after my very exhausting day yesterday but what a fantastic day it was. It was lovely to spend some time chatting with Geri and Jane on the train on the way down. Had a lovely lunch, it was great to see you all again.
Then Row C, well, what can I say that hasn't already been said. He was fantastic. Despite the weight loss, the gorgeous thighs were there I'm pleased to say, as lovely as ever. As was the rest of him. Sweat very much in evidence!
I have to say, this was, without doubt, the best I have ever seen him!! The first CED was absolutely stunning, the most powerful I have heard so far. He really was on top form and seemed to be enjoying himself so much. As did the rest of the cast.
We were right underneath him when he went up on the cherry picker and, more than ever, my heart just swelled with pride as he took in the rapturous applause from the audience with that meagawatt smile on his face.
I did, what was only, my second scrum and managed to get some half decent photos so I was really pleased about that.
Then, it was time to go and as Geri says - Tube. Rush Hour. Train Phobia. It was awful but Geri and Jane got me through it in their own special way. Thanks guys - you were absolute stars!!
Jane and I were very tired and expected to have a snooze on the train on the way home but no, as Jane says, we shared a bottle of PG and just chatted all the way home.
It was a lovely day. Thanks everybody.
Not had time to catch up yet, so hope everybody else is okay.
Forgot to say, in the scrum, before he came out the lady stood next to me asked if I'd seen the show before. So I told her it was my fourth time and she said "oh you like it then"!! Understatement of the year! That had been her first time and she said she loved it. Then he came out and she turned to me with that look of awe on her face and said to me "my God he's even more gorgeous in real life"!!! Nuff said!
Late as ever.
I had a lovely day yesterday thank you, it was lovely meeting Jane and Karen for the first time, , and time does seem to fly past when you are having fun, and a s Carol said Carol Pauline and I retired to another bar to have another small wee drinkie.
Although I couldn't go to the show, I had a lovely suprise when I got in from my Baby sitting duties, I decided when I arrived home to get undressed into my Dressing gown and get comfortable, imagine my suprise when the doorbell rang and there was Jo4 standing there with a beuatiful bouquet
of flowers, aren't those Ladies just lovely, thanks again guys.
Off to Datchet tonight taking Daughter and her partner out for Dinner to celebrate my Birthday,
Karen just to sat a big well done for managing to get yourself on the Tube in rush hour, not easy everyone seems to push and shove and I think the age of chivalry is long gone.
Jill - thank you and please excuse my manners - it was really lovely to meet you too. Hope to get more chance to chat next time!
WHOPPPEEYYYYYYYYYY ! Another Jo ticket in the post today: Then matinee on 18th October, Row C in Dress circle next to Sue1. It's nice to have a Loppy next to you when you enjoy the show!
Syd sends his love. He was so eager to hear about our lunch yesterday, and had a good laugh when I told him I'd given in to temptation and bought a ticket for the matinee. No Lotto win last week, but he has promised me he'll get the jack-pot in Friday's Euro Lotto!
Just had a thought, for any interested today is the day you can apply for SCD tickets if you so wish.
Awww thankyou Syd and lots of love and hugs back.
Oh Aunty Eva your Syd is so sweet! Knew he laugh when he found out what you had really been up to!!! Yes as you say it is much better to have another Loppy alongside which is why P2 and I opted the the evening performance yesterday on the basis we could sit together rather than separately or up in the UC!! Jill I take it that you are having an early birthday celebration??? I think you are Septemer, so assume it is whilst you are away??? Hope young Lepry has a safe journey back to the Emerald Isle (only eight days now till we are there!). Lady Jane - if you go to this webpage there is a lost property form you can complete on line.....
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/contact/lostproperty/default.aspx
Martin I have emailed you some piccies, I hope they arrive ok as am a bit of a novice at this!
Aw thank you Carol! I must say that everyone has been so lovely trying to help me find/replace my fan. I was mortified when I realised that it wasn't firmly attached to my wrist any more - after all the hard work that Jo4 had put into painting it, and that lovely signature! I can only assume I lost it in the rush hour tube-scrum.
Karen - Fear not! We will NOT be doing that again!
Pauline, Carol, Geri - thanks for your reviews of the evening show. I've just spoken to Geri and she's definately up on Cloud 9. It sounds even better that the matinee if that is possible!
Have a good journey home Geri!
Ooo Diana - as tempting as that concert is £100 is a bit on the steep side. But wonderful that he's doing it!
Karen - are you at home today? I will e-mail you!
Hello! Glad everyone had a good time last night! Very exciting news about the James Bond concert but I think I will have to give it a miss as the ticket price is too steep! Went on the website and all the cheap seats have gone (surprise surprise) with only the £100 and £78 left. Sorry but that is too much to pay for just one song! However saying that I did think that for the DB concert it was worth the £60 alone to hear Lee sing Love Changes Everything!!
Have you seen the celebs have been confirmed for Strictly? Don't think much of the men but will try and get tickets but the site is down at the moment.
Hi all, sounds like fun was had by a few ladies yesterday in the big smoke, and I am looking forward to getting the evidence in picture format.
I have more than one E-mail address, but the one I show publicly for your photos is
ipswich-blue@hotmail.co.uk
some of you will have a different one but that is fine either will do.
Pauline, I have not yet received your pictures, perhaps the file was too big? you will either have to send less photos per mail or use a prog like Pando which is free to download, this will allow you to send me larger than usual files (link below) Eva has used this more than once when sending me pics
http://www.pando.com/download
For those attending the ALW concert and wanting a fold up seat, there are a stool and a chair on eBay that might be of interest (there are many others)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LIGHT-FOLDING-CANVAS-SEAT-STOOL-CHAIR-FISHING-CAMPING_W0QQitemZ140261315094QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140261315094&_trkparms=72%3A984%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380057449824&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=025
I've just ordered the stool £1.49 + postage. The seller has many of these for sale.
This might be of use too (though I sure hope not)!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130249790052&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=140261315094&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4
Carol yes I am celebrating early,my Birthday is while we are away Daughter goes back to School next week so tonight was convenient for all of us.
I just came on to remind everyone about SCD but see Pauline is on the ball.
Where is the list of people participating please????
Brilliant night last night - others there have given excellent reports but I will confirm that my friend, Jackie was totally converted (even though she tried to chat up one of the orchestra as well)and is now a true Loppy. Talked about him and the show all the way home and this morning clutching one of the signed press photos!
...well Shirley2 I did notice that she looks somewhat smitten!! Not like the rest of us at all!! Diana we have those folding chairs that fit into a portable tube (does that make sense?) so hopefully we will bring those!
Diana,- thank you for the e-Bay link. I am now the proud owner of one of those chairs!
More on the Ian Fleming do http://www.playbill.com/news/article/120801.html
oh dear - thought I'd posted earlier, but I must not have hit the submit button.. too many distractions here at w**k. My review - OMG he never fails to make me swoon. There was enough sweat, flashing .... smiles (ahaa, bet you thought I was going to say something else... well I did get a quick climps of the TWs).
A touching moment(I resisted): two boys in front row were obviously siblings of one of the kids chorus (girl) on stage - pink/red team - so there was lots of giggling and sniggering going on and secret waves - she kept fumbling her words she was that busy keeping and eye on the boys making sure they were watching her (hmmmm, maybe not siblings??) anyway when Zebulun (the fabulous Craig) and Gad were chomping on their corn cobs they both stopped and stared at one of the lads and in unison, offered him their cobs... a couple of times. Much excitement in that camp (and mine of course... luuuv Craig - very nice six pack).
Missed you yesterday Jo - by about 2 seconds I reckon. You must've been out of that door like a bullet. Hope all is well with the aminuls..
And Jill, sorry I missed you as well.. and how lovely to get a special hand delivered Loppy Bouquet. Happy Birthday in advance...
It was great to see more Loppies last night, albeit fleetingly. Karen well done on the train thing... must've taken some guts girl..
Lady Jane - aaaaah.. ooomss for the return of your fan. Snot fair.
Geri - very sound economical judgement call, getting your as many visits in in one go...
Shirley2 - Lovely to see you and to meet Jackie - definitely not a shrinking violet. Knows what she likes once she's had a taste!! I was sure she was behind me in the scrum before Himself appeared, but then there she was... right up front.
Thanks for those links Diana (the Links Queen). The line up for the Fleming tribute is heavy duty list - nearly all of them having been involved in 'Bond' one way or another.. no wonder they're expensive seats.. So how phenominal is it that our GO is in the line up?? Awesome. The Man of the Moment (Lifetime for Loppies of course).
Pauline2 - you'd better figure out how to send THAT photo to Martin soon... Folks, wait and see. I think it's a gorgeous doozy of a pic. Close, smile, no blur, no fingers.. just HIM. Hurry hurry hurry.
OK gotta dash now - clients coming to watch a movie and I have to play the socialite as the boss is in a meeting. Haven't checked what I've said/written so apologies for errors and nonsense. CUL8R
Just had a thought.... could it be possible that the theme for Quantum Solace could be sung by a very stunningly gorgeous liquid honey voiced curly haired beautiful gorgeous man.....
Ok ok Auds, I'm sorry had to go round to Sloppy and only just got back! I have tried again and just sent THE picture, so hopefully it will work!
Just heard that my nephews' girlfriend had her baby last night while we were watching the show! So I think he should be called Lee or Joseph, sadly they want to call him Jake, which is nice but anyone else thinking Rolf Harris?
Oh Auds it would be amazing if he got the soundtrack to sing, what International exposure (so to speak!). However we mustn't get our hopes up!
Thanks for those links Diana, must go looking for a stool methinks.
wow you seemed to have had a great time so glad for you even though I am still green!!!! I hope you managed to take lovely group photos i would love to see them.
Oh dear I am deadingthis evening surgery have not lost and have not been able to go to gym or wlak one because of show and two because of that interminable rain.Ah well must be brave.
see you all later. xxxx
Any news on badges by the way?
Auds, wait over, Pauline has sent in a picture of the GO and it is online NOW others to follow later I believe.
Jill the full line up for SCD this year is here. It's going to be fantastic!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/
Hi troops - Lepry hope you are home safely! OK do you like P2's photo? Stunning or what - absolutely thud worthy! Chantale we were all so busy talking we all forgot about taking a group piccie! So sorry!! Will have to rememdy for Dublinfest! Jill have a lovely evening out! I'm off to rehearsal (that surprised you!) but leaving early to go with Ploppy for a curry at our wine bar who are having a Curries of the World evening! Catch up later.
Thud! Just looked again at your gorgeous photo, Pauline - thanks for sharing.
Oh well done Shirley2! Another convert to loppyness!
Auds thanks for the Ohmmms - I felt like such a muppet loosing it!
Jill - how great to get a bouquet hand delivered by Jo!
No news yet from Lephry!
Hmmm of to check Pauline2's photo!
Pauline,- that photo is sooooooooo gorgeous. I wonder why I have this sudden urge to kiss my computer screen? Bonkers? Who? Me?
I've finally managed to apply for 2 tickets to go and be in the audience of Strictly. Knowing my luck (or lack of it) I won't hold my breath. The BBC website has had problems for most of the day, but if any of you've had difficulties, try again now.
Auds,- love your tale about the children. I also love Craig. He always have that wicked glimt in his eyes, and is sooooo cool, but such a terrific dancer. It looks almost effortless when he does the apachedance/tango after Canaan Days.
Wow, Pauline, that photo is excellent. Thank you. I must work out how to send them to Martin and I'll try send mine -not as good as yours but at least one of them might be worth a look.
I love Craig too. Was watching him whilst there was no GO to look at (I agree Auds, very nice six pack!!).
The GO singing a Bond theme - sounds perfect to me (and I hate Bond films, although Pierce Brosnan was rather nice!).
hello all - been AWOl Im afraid for a while - RL overtook me. Skimmed all happenings here - commiserations for illnesses, pets deaths (youngest scollop cried fro a week when his guinea pig died and he (scollop not guinea pig) was 12yrs: congrats to carol's ploppy for retainign job in these straightened times, suex on promotion, ohhhms where needed and apologies for missing anyone out.
Did I miss anything exciting? I heard a few people went to a show recently - anyone enjoy it:)
Dont mention ebay diana. Bad vibes here. scollop was well and truly scammed of his hard earned money as bought cricket bat and turns out was a fake and ebay being worse than useless at doing anything about it. never ever again. I treated him to a new one to celebrate his good AS exam results - we went to a "proper" shop:)
I am well behind on dublin preparations. am off to see DT in hamlet the day before. Do you recommend anywhere good to eat those who were there recently. The following day to dublin. Will never get organsied enough to pack my small case and remeber everything - havent even ordered my money yet and working this weekend.
SCD - who are al these people?
Ok off to catch up on links, photos etc
Hi all, I'm not long home and I'm pretty wrecked what with the hour-long tube ride to the airport, the flight, then an hour and a half on the bus to get home -- it should only take 20 minutes, under normal circumstances. Oh, did I mention the construction at the airport? Be afraid...
Lovely, wonderful, delightful and thrilling to see everyone again. I really had such a fabulous time. In the soft golden glow of hindsight even Halifax is looking pretty good!
It's interesting, isn't it, that Lee is connected with Don Black again (since he wrote the JB theme lyrics). I'm trying to decide which of the many themes he should sing...Thunderball, maybe?
Pauline, isn't Jake short for Jacob (and sons)? Might not be such a stretch after all.
I really haven't done more than skim and I have to go get something to eat. Hmm, pizza...
Glad to see all you loppies home safe and well.
All four of Pauline's pictures are now on the GO album and I am now off to the cinema, have a good evening, may look in again later.
Hi, Martin; bye, Martin!
Forgot to mention, the National Portrait Gallery had portraits of Richard 3 on sale for £1! Also, while I was there I found a painting of my great-great-great-grandfather, James Watt (my dad's mum is a Watt & a direct decendant). I was stunned to see he looks exactly like my dad -- he even had the same expression on his face. It was a bit spooky, in fact. Shame I couldn't get a copy, but it seemed to be the only picture they didn't have a postcard of. Boo!
Also forgot to mention: in the scrum yesterday evening, a little girl was trying to get close enough to Lee to get a picture. She was more composed than her mother at the tender age of 9! Anyway, I managed to grab her one of the pre-signed pics and she thanked me very gravely. Then she got one on her own, and gave the one I'd given her back with a very sweet thank you and she wanted to be sure I'd have a Lee pic too! Wasn't that lovely? I didn't have the heart to tell her I might already have a picture of Lee already. Maybe even two!
Hi Fi, we parked on the other side of the river to the theatres, and found a great Thai restaurant. Can't remember the name, but by the footbridge.
Thanks Martin, sorry the others aren't up to the first but I feel they give a feel for the scrum! After all it has only taken me 8 months 7 visits and X number of wasted footage to get one decent photo, so forgive me if I seem a bit proud and forgive the others!
Yoohoo Geri, glad you are home safe and sound. It was fantastic to see you and share a bit of GO time. Here's to the next time not being to far away. There were some lovely children in the scrum, real sweeties. Did I just say that?! Gosh another G****t nephew must be mellowing me!
Am in process of wetting babys' head, what? well it would be rude not too. Am liking that, Jake - Jacob, oh yes.
Hi all,
Have just popped in as i found this lovely interview with Lee, recorded between showa yesterday.
http://www.celebrityradio.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=481:lee-mead-joseph-adelphi&catid=37:musicals-interviews&Itemid=54
Hope it works. Off to read the blog now.
Craig and Russell are my two favourite brothers - I nearly had Russell in my lap last night!
That's sweet about the little girl, Geri. The National Portrait Gallery has got an online shop, maybe they will have a postcard. Can you arrange for the airport construction to be put on hold next Friday? After all there's some VIPs coming to visit.
Dinner's ready so better go go go.
Gillain _ thank you - and that reminds me -parking. Did you park on road or in car park and was it easy to find and cheap!
Ok just of for glass of incohol. collected scollop from his work and he drove home - straight in front of a car already on a roundabout - aargh. He has his driving test in 2 weeks - lots of practising methinks.
actually before wine I must phone M&. who delivered some new wine glasses for us- and one was wrong colour - it was brown instead of turquoise (i kid you not). Ploppy tried to get it exchanged today but call centre wouldnt speak to him as order in my name and would be breaking data protection - aarggh. No wonder we wear the wine glasses out:)
Hi all. I've done my first aid refresher. Will find out if I've passed in 7 days. Not caught up on blog or emails, so sorry for not responding to anything.
Be back later
Kathleen - thank you for that link. What a wonderful interview - I loved it! When he was asked why he thought he won ADWD, I was thinking, voice of an angel, body to die for, superb acting skills, body to die for, gorgeous face, body to die for, megawatt smile, body to die for, curls, body, charisma, body..........strangely enough he didn't mention any of those things. Aw, he sounds so happy with Denise - she's a lucky lady!
Pauline - forgot to say, congratulations on baby Jake - mind if I join you wetting the baby's head!?
Geri - glad you got home safely - see you next week.
Still not caught up, just to check you've all done this-
SCD reminder: To enter the Strictly Come Dancing random draw for 2008, phone lines and email registration forms will be open on Thursday 28 August from 9am and will remain open until 5pm on Sunday 7 September 2008.
www.bbc.co.uk/tickets
I agree completely, Karen, that was a sensational interview. Thanks for posting it, Kathleen. One thing I haven't really thought about before is how lovely his speaking voice is. It's not that I hadn't noticed, I think it's just I'm always nervous for him because he often sounds a bit uncomfortable, but he seemed in really great form, didn't he? And he's finally gotten over that self-deprecating thing -- at last he's willing to admit how good he is. Do you think the loppies had any hand in that?
Bedtime for me, I think. I have to stand in front of a class and teach for eight hours tomorrow, and I'm beyond wrecked! Only good thing is I get to start an hour later than usual. So I'll bid you goodnight, lovely ladies, sweet Meads. (PS: I'll leave you with this thought: If we ever decide to change our names from Loppies, we can be Potiphar's Other Wives -- or POW for short!)
Hi Geri
It was very good to meet you yesterday - I hope you got home OK.
I said I'd post when I got home so here I am!!!
It was good also meet some of the others I think it was Auds and Shirley 2 - I apologise if I missed anyone.
Also went to see West Side Story which is well worth a visit.
Anne.x
Lovely, lovely interview. Isn't he wonderful .... Thanks v much, Kathleen. I think I'm going to listen to that again.
OOo it's busy tonight!
Hi Fi! Ploppy and I had a lovely meal in a little Italian restaurant near to the Rose and Crown pub. It was quite pricey - but we've also had perfectly decent pub food in the Rose and crown itself - very reasonable.
Martin - enjoy the cinema. What are you going to see?
Ah Pauline - those photos were worth the wait methinks! Sigh!
Ohhmms for your first aid course Jo4!
Geri - my vote is Live and Let Die. Glad you got home safe - though that was a LOOONNGG journey. You must come up North again - next time I'll show you Huddersfield!
Now for Kathleen's link...
Just in,
Kathleen, mega thanx for the interview link, got to go listen again.......I'll b back!
Hi there Tiffy! Did you enjoy the show then? Ah - daft question!
Kathleen,- thank you, thank you, thank you for that link. OoooooHhhhhhhhhh isn't he lovely. He loves us! And he had dinner with ALW on Tuesday night, and........ALW is still looking forward to new stuff and.......he (Lee) would like to do an original musical! ! ! ! The plot thickens, methinks!
Karen,- be honest,- what do you really think about GO?
Fi,- turquoise glasses? Well, why not? They will certainly be colour-co-ordinated with the hostess!
The problem your Ploppy had on the phone with M&S happened to a friend of mine. She called their phone company because of a fault, but they refused to talk to her because the bill was sent in her husband's name. Never mind they both were registered under the same number in the phone book!
Jo4,- glad to hear you've had a refresher course in first aid. You might need it when you sit next to me in Row B next month! Unless we can persuade Karen's Ploppy to come and look after us both. What do you think, Karen?
Geri,- be gentle with your students tomorrow. If they are aggrevating, just think of Lee or RIII or both!
That is one brilliant interview. Thankyou for that Kathleen. As you say Geri lovely voice, but one or two interesting titbits in there. I noted that he is still wanting an original piece, and he had dinner with ALW last night, hummmmm. He is just so lovely though, and it is great to hear him speaking with so much confidence now!
Geri can we stick with Loppy please? POW doesn't really do it for me!
JaneE,- Huddersfield? ? ? ? ? ? Don't you want her to come back?
Pauline,- great minds and all that!
Geri reading your post about your class tomorrow reminded me of phone call today from mum of a young girl about to start college next week. Mum was saying she couldnt make her appointment because girl started college next week and had to go for her "indoctrination". made me smile.
yes eva - i like my colour coordination. mind you my living room is ..orange!
Hi tiffy - lovley you could pop in. WSS - have heard good reviews. Going on tour soon - my friends going to see it in glasgow but not coming near here.
off for early night. Sweet meads all.
Ooooh you see Eva we both picked up on the same thing! Spooky!
Btw Karen of course you can help wet the babys head, in fact I hope you already are!
Kathleen - THANK YOU. What a fabulous fabulous interview. Loving it that he's so much more confident now.. almost willing to concur that he's frigging fantastic. And just think, that interview was being recorded while we were sipping our PG Blush next door.. Alex obviously in love with the Meadster himself.. I mean in a loppy fashion of course. And all those scrummy little 'hints'...
I wanna listen again.... to those honeyed tones.. sigh sigh sigh sigh sigh.
I also listened to the interview Alex did with Michael Ball. Interestingly, he says it looks there won't be a Hairspray UK cast CD.
I came across this interview with Denise a few days ago but only just got round to listening to it. It was recorded in the early days of ADWD. She says "We're going to find one major star" !!! Scroll down to almost the bottom http://www.magic.co.uk/sectional.asp?id=14142
Sulking here! My computer is throwing a tantrum and only letting me hear the first few seconds on the interview!
There are loads more Magic interviews here including Cliffy and JB http://www.magic.co.uk/sectional.asp?id=21952
Loved interview with Lee . Yes tha twould be lovely to have a group photo of the dublinfest.
Did anyonbe find your fan Jane?
Wonderful photos Pauline thanks.
Ninite loppies sweet meads.xxxxxxxxxx
Eva - Ploppy would love to look after you and Jo - it's not often he gets asked to look after two beautiful young 27 year old ladies. Can I have him back afterwards though - actually forget that, you can keep him and send the GO to me instead!!!!!!!! (Sorry Ploppy!!)
Pauline - well obviously you know me too well - yes I already was (and still am!) wetting the baby's head. Hic!
Back again.
Thanks for all your reviews ladies. Pleased Shirley2's friend enjoyed herself, but how could anyone see GO and not enjoy? Even Ploppy says he's looking forward to seeing Jo in a couple of weeks. Told Ploppy about Ian Fleming concert and he sighed and said "Have we got to go then?" but I can't afford the tickets for that and neither could he!
Jill, hope you enjoyed your meal. We have a new Indian restaurant opening soon, too. Did you go to the Italian? The two pubs nearest us have both been turned into restaurants!
Ooohhmmmsss for Sue at the dentist tomorrow.
Glad you arrived home safely Geri. It took a long time though. That's my kind of logic to make the most of your visit with show tickets. With the money you saved on travel and hotels etc for the extra ticket you can come again!
Karen - what a brave person you are. I don't like the escalators any more so we always take a taxi!
Well, better go now. See you.
Kathleen, mega thanx for the link to a wonderful interview.
Ok , I'm not one to bypass a celebration (hic) so a big welcome to baby Jake - wonderful name in my opionion, has a very special place in my heart. yes, comes from Jacob, most bibiical. My scollop would say BluesBrothers....fun , big heart, singing, dancing.....ahem..law enforfcement officers .....Hi!
Martin, no worries about the pic - the Sue thing comes from our name being such a popular one ( who said common!) Thanks for putting them up on the site.
AND speaking of pics.....Pauline2 THUD!!!
Thanx for all the reviwews and insights to your day girls.
Hiya Tiffy nice to see you here!
Diana, I'm very interestested in a box for 19th!
Am now just a bit excited as Ploppy has announced that he has booked us 4 tix for 5th OCT, taking scollop and his fiance with us. Celebrating at least 6 events so may need champers!
Still not caught up with blog.
So a 'blind' thanks for the links, I'll catch up tomorrow.
I'll do a review, I'm sure the others were good, I did have a 'higher' view.
Ohhms for those in need.
This has just been put on YT, we've seen it before, but I'm sure you can see it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYraCVtOGi8
And this one from yesterday (so you might have had it already), sound a bit higher than the previous YT from princes Trust (I think)Still slightly distorted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7RkRqg0Qeo
Pauline I forgot to say what great photos. How did you manage to stop your hands from shaking? Thanks for sharing.
Forgot to say
Nightlee night
My pooter is playing silly b*ggers here, so I'd better close it down before it blows up in my face.
Good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
REALLY frustrated now - I've been trying for hours to listen to the interview Kathleen kindly sent a link to - but only get a few seconds. Has anyone any ideas? What Am I doing wrong???!!!
Suex Ooo how lovely! Another trip to the show!
Jo4 - we are expecting a full review from the dress circle!
I think I had better go to bed now!
Sweet Meads all!
Hi Jane, as Maggie has gone to London today to see her dad and won't be back till tomorrow, I thought I'd go to the cinema and saw The latest Mummy film, no sensible reason (one of those films where you just switch off your brain) just thought I'd go out rather than sit here on my own
...and it's goodnight from them and goodnight from me - hello everyone (waves so as not to miss anyone) off to bed but going to try and hear the interview first! Sweet meads all.
A quick hello, managed to catch up but there's lots to comment on, and I need my bed. The blog has been just a wee bit busier tonight than last night. I'm at my old lady's so I haven't caught up on the links which need sound cos I have the laptop on silent when I'm here.
I'll hopefully have more time to 'chat' tomorrow. Nite nite Loppies. x
Thanks for your kind comments about my photo! Kathleen the word fluke springs to mind, but of course it is really my natural talent coming through! Stop laughing all of you. Ok so the subject matter helps a lot! Must go to the show more and practise I think.
JaneE noooooooo, that is horrible and I really don't know what to say to help. I'm sure someone techie can help, you really must hear it.
Am off to bed so sleep tight all
Night night.
For Jane and anyone else having trouble listening to the interview http://www.4shared.com/account/file/60849639/a5327700/AlexBellfield_interview_280808.html it is in the archives
Good morning Loppies!
And a very big thank you Carys - I am hoping that link might work - it's certainly downloading something though it is taking a long time. I've said it before, -You are a star!
Thank you also Karen for trying to help!
You lot are lovely.
Talking of lovely - hello BHB! No Geri yet? I suspect she'll be in later, but in the meantime how about a cuddle? Ooo what's that you've got there? One of Pauline's blankets! oh I'm sure she won't mind. Let me tell you about the show I saw this week - I'm still on a high!
Phooey, just lost a long post & don't have time to re-do it. BHB was giving me a hug and a smooch since I have to go back to w*** today, and then we got the giggles & must have sat on the keyboard... In a nutshell: great pics, Pauline; Jane, I have the interview downloaded & can e-mail it to you if you need; thanks for all the links; glad you appreciate my logic, Kathleen; JaneE -- Huddersfield? Don't you like me any more..? (sob!) Yes, BHB, I need all the TLC you can give me. Ooh!
Morning all. Know how frustrated you were, Jane, I couldn't even get the listening bar up at first.
Friday yay, it's only been a short week (3.5 days) but it doesn't feel like it. Busy weekend ahead - Euros to get, Dublin stuff to sort out, watch to be repaired, as well as the usual. Should get my hair cut but don't think I'll be able to fit that in.
Meant to say it was nice to see you here again, Tiffy.
Noted Suex. Anyone else for a box on 19 Nov?
Morning all. To repeat myself: Gery, grey, grey, but fortunately I'm not quite in that state inside, as the glow from Wednesday is still burning!
Hello sweetheart. You've given away a lot of cuddles this morning? Do you have any to spare for me ? You do? Goody. You see.....YYAAAAWWWNNNNNNNN Oh sorry, that was very rude, but I am tired. Have you ever tried to tell your brain at 3.30 in the morning that it should really be sound asleep and not reading a book and being wide awake? You haven't? Let me tell you, it's no fun! I wish I could sleep the morning away, but have things to do and people to see, so a cuddle will go a long way, together with my usual leaded, of course, and a croissant, please.
Diana,- I'm up for a box on the 19th November.
JANE E,- where are you? Have you done anything more about the bookings?
Martin, - I hope the mummy didn't scare you last night?
Pauline,- I forgot to say congrats on your new grand nephew! Jake? Yes, I like it.
I'd better get the show on the road. I know I need some Euros, but can't remember why. Am I going somewhere? Is my brain still asleep?
Right, I've booked a box for 19 November. So that's Suex, Eva & me and one seat up for grabs.
Morning - well done Diana!! Woo hoo - a Loppy Box extravaganza - I know why don't we ask the BHB if he could get the evening off, then he could join you in your Box (our's being sadly full) - or I could give you my Ploppy in your box and we could have the BHB in our's? Oh what's that BHB? You won't be able to get the time off? What kind of employers have you got?? Also thank you for the link to the interview Diana - and I did what you told me to do and let it download a little before I listened and it was perfect - so was the GO and the interview! Chuckled at the mention of the "200 ladies waiting outside" I have to confess!! OK better crack on as I am out on Monday (weekend away in Lincoln) and then of course will only have a three day week as THIS TIME NEXT WEEK I WILL BE AT STANSTEAD!!! DUBLIN BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!!
I'll have a word with your employers, BHB. I'd love to have you in my, sorry our, box!!! Carol, much as your Ploppy is a sweetie, thanks but no thanks on this occasion. Enjoy your weekend.
Morning all, woohoo we're having a boxfest! It does lift me to have more planned when a highly anticipated day is over! Heaven knows how I'll cope apres Jan 10th! Just hope we get some idea of what is next quickly.
Funnily enough I have Euros to get today, different reason though, sob. Mind I am hoping to get to see blue skies for a change, and the good news for all of you the weather is usually great at home when I'm away on holiday!
Morning BHB, yes I am still an a bit of a high, Wednesday was so great. Thankyou? well of course I thankyou (what for anybody know?) Ah I see somebody else has been cuddling in my blanket with you again, shakes head sadly. Is nothing sacred round here? Of course I still want my cuddle, it makes my day!
Hi Eva! You shouted me? I assume you were talking about booking a box for the 19th Nov? Well, fingers crossed I have done - but there is a small problem. My friend is paying for her seat by vouchers so I have to get them off her and sent to See within a week otherwise we loose the reservation!
So if it works out (a few ohhmmms would be appreciated) we have a box for me, Karen, my mate Caz, and (hopefully) Geri if it fits in with her course.
The box extravagansa continues - I'm just hoping you all like the view from them!
Pauline I forgot to say congratulations on your new Grand Nephew!
Geri - thank you so much for the offer of the download - if I can't download from Carys's link I'll come grovelling (PS what did I tell you about copying your posts!)
Ooooh fantastic JaneE, fingers crossed it all works out, that's three boxes, woohoo!
I have just seen these pics of Lee leaving the Ivy the other night, not the best of him I don't think and not fond of his shoes with jeans, says alot about how gorgeous he is that they are still worth a look! Wonder if he had dinner with ALW there?
http://www.magicmomentsuk.com/Search/SearchResults.aspx?sm=Basic&All=lee%20mead&paid=11700616&rf=True&rm=True&mps=-1&cpt=True&ept=True&npt=True&page=0&sort=1&ipp=24&cid=-1
Look at this - doubly glad we're going on 19 Nov now
http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/england/englands-players-have-given-their-support-to-a-new-nationwide-campaign-against-bullying,302168,EN.html
Oh wow, thanks Diana. How lucky is that!
More info on cut out bullying http://www.cutoutbullying.com/
Just quick - APPLY NOW FOR STRICTLY TICKETS!! Just been on the site and they are running out fast! The site is saying certain dates are already full so be quick!!
Thanks for the photo link, Pauline. More gorgeous piccies. It was Tuesday night so yes dining with ALW.
That's great Jane. It looks like a few LMAS Loppies are going that night too and with the latest news I suspect more will be booking for that week.
Another hint re Billy (see para on scrum) http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/899797
Doesn't it make you proud that first Lee is appearing with a stellar cast for the Ian Fleming night and now is involved with promoting cutting out bullying. Lump in my throat!
The fourth seat in the box has been taken. Jill is joining us. How about making it all four boxes occupied by StageLoppies??!!
I think that is a great idea Diana! The megamix would be fantastic!
Must go to town and sort out my holiday money, so will be back later.
Diana,- he makes me proud every day! He is showing everyone that really he is the lovely, thoughtful, gentle person we thought he was from the very beginning!
I've had a very busy morning. I had to go into Canterbury to see Peugeot about some paperwork for Poppy. Goldie started yelling as soon as she saw the garage, but I told her she was coming home again with me today, so she calmed down!
Since I was in Canterbury, I thought I might as well go to M&S to get my Euros, and while I was there, it would be rude not to have a look in the ladies departement! I found a nice pair of navy trousers and a new nighty and took them to the till. The trousers were marked £25, but when the young man at the till scanned them, they came up as £12.50! He laughed when I told him that I was now definitely on a saving spree,- saying that was a very good word for it.
Evans was it's usual good shop for us large ladies, and I bought a new top. I think you'll approve of the colour, Jo4!
All this takes time and strenght, so I went into a nice teashop for a coffee and a scone. There I met a friend I haven't seen in a long time, so we had a lovely chat. She told me about her new grandson and I told her more about Lee than I think she wanted to know! but there you are!
19th November is now reserved as BOXFEST on my calendar. Do you know, I really love these fests!
Ali.cb -- where are you reading that? The BBC site for Strictly makes it clear that tickets will be allocated on a random draw basis -- you can apply at any time up to Sunday 7 September at 5pm, and the draw will be made on Monday.
http://shows.external.bbc.co.uk/help/shows/strictly
Of course, there's also the Strictly live tour 2009, but that's a different kettle of fish altogether...
I am really excited I thought the last place might have gone,I read it was free earlier, but we have had to go over to the tile place once again, they didn't order the surround that I wanted, so had to go back to Slough for that.
I am panicking a bit here my tickets still haven't arrived, I am going to ring again in a minute.
Pauline great news about your Grand Nephew, I am afraid I am not too keen on the name Jake, but then who am I to comment?????
Had a lovely meal last night, although the resteruant was practically empty, sign of the times may be, and yes Kathleen we did go to the Italian, which part of Datchet do you live?I don't know why I imagined you lived near the road that goes to Eton?
Jill, I got an email from See last Friday apologising for delay in sending my ticket for ALW concert so it's likely all the tickets are late.
Me again, have just phoned the BBC abd they say the tickets are being posted out today, I shall only be a Happy Bunny when the tickets are safely on Jo4's mitts, Have you recieved yours yet Auds????
Scott - go on the site and try and book tickets!! You click on the 'book now' button and then a message comes up (on most of the dates) saying that this date is booked. I found it wierd it did that as it says you have a week to book yet you try and it says its already full.
I just tried -- and get through to the details form every time.
If you're having problems, try calling them on 0370 901 1227 and get your name down that way!
Hi! Managed a quick skim, congrats on your new great-nephew Pauline, oohhmms for Jane's fan, and thanks for the links everyone, not had time to check them all out yet but will try over the weekend.
I've had 2 weeks off work but it looks as if the next few weeks are going to be hectic, starting tonight! I was tempted by the last seat in your box Diana but then realised I'm working that night and can't swap with anyone, never mind, maybe next time?
I can't believe I'll be at the airport this time next week, where has the time gone? I don't feel very organised but hopefully when the scollops return to school I'll get back into some sort of routine and get myself sorted. Hard to know what to pack weather wise too. I'd resigned myself to autumn but it's warm again today?
Scollop is harrassing me for a turn on the laptop so I'd better go, back sometime over the weekend, have a good one everyone!
Scott - that's interesting cos I just tried to test it on 4 Oct and it said 'Sorry this show is now fully booked'.
No matter, I have managed to book some tickets - I just wanted to warn everyone else!!
Oh Diana thanks for that, I suppose I am worrying because I am off on my hols, but I keep thinking hopefully I can sort something out, I would just hate to let the Ladies down.
Afternoon, all! Home from my day teaching class and it was quite painless. Nice to see our boy is involved in another great cause. I'd love to see those coats -- maybe some nice person will provide photos.
RAFFLE UPDATE: As you know, the raffle is going to be colour-based, so if you plan to participate, you'll need to select a colour from Joseph's coat; the prizes will be drawn to match the colour. Just to make sure you're all in with an even chance, I'm going to post the colour list (in case any of you have forgotten one of them) on Carys' site at 6pm, and you can make your selection from that point onwards. Please post your preference on Carys' site so we can make sure there are no duplications (in theory) and also so I don't have to keep track of lots of e-mails. There will be further details about the raffle posted there, too, so stay tuned.
Ooh, see most of you a week from today!!
Reminder that Hairspray the School Musical starts on Sunday on Sky. http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8821219942621
OK Geri! On starters blocks ready for 6pm!
Diana - thanks for those links - I haven't checked them yet, but it sounds like 19th Nov was a good call for Boxfest (love the name Eva)
OK - I have a certain interview to try to download!
I'm having problems getting onto Carys's site; I did manage to get on at first, but couldn't get the blog to come up. Now I can't even get that far. Can someone else try, please? If it doesn't work, I'll have to work on plan B. Ta much!
Phew, I got it up! (As the Bishop said to the actress...)
Geri, I'm having same experience as you. Got into the site about 15 mins ago, then got error message but have just got back in.
Will some kind person record the Sky programme please as I don't have Sky and would love to see the programme.
Hip Hip Hoorah! A BoxFest!!! I love the way these things develope. I'm sorry you can't make it Ali.
Jill - I opted for a print-out ticket for the Birthday Party, so I already have mine in my sticky mitts.
Nearly time for raffle kick-off..
Scott - I have not had much luck using the link either - get the same message as Ali.b "...already fully booked", so thanks for the telephone number.
Got the opportunity to broswe the shops this afternoon and thought it'd be fun.. but they're all full of AUTUMN stuff!!! stamps foot and sulks uselessly.
So I'm home now, resting my feet - my G&T in hand and ready for an evening of the H word - I know how to live!!!
CUL8R
Two things: firstly, the info has been posted on Carys' site. Secondly, does anyone have a friend called Jack? Seems he really ought to sit in one of the boxes...
I've selected my colour but had to try 3 times before it would accept my reply. Going home now, cold dinner tonight so don't have to cook. Have a lovely weekend everyone.
I have finally been able to select my colour, but it wasn't easy. If any of you experience problems, just keep refreshing and retype message.
I have tried to be a clever Loppy and have e-mailed you all the result. I don't know if it works. If it doesn't, please let me know and I'll find another way to get it to you.
What do you mean,- don't I have something useful to spend my time on?
Carys - I'm going to e-mail you.
It took me three attempts but I've managed to select my colour which is of course pink. No Wait! I'm lying! Just trying to shock Eva!
Evening all
First job of the evening was to choose my colour. As I knew there would fisticuffs for the purple related colours and Jane and Jo had already laid claim to at least two of them I chose something completely different - my second favourite colour (sorry if I've nicked it off somebody else!)
Geri - I think it's a great idea to do it the way you have in not giving favouritism to any of the prizes.
Jane - have you managed to listen to that interview yet? Btw, you're very welcome - I do try, in fact some would say I'm very trying!!!
Boxfest!!!! I love it (even if it does sound rude - but that's probably just me and an indication of how my mind works - hey, I'm not a member of the gutter gang for nuffin yer knows!). Hope we manage to fill all the boxes - that would be great for the megamix!
Pauline - I know what you mean about it lifting your spirits when you have another visit planned after a much anticipated visit. I seem to have got into the habit of booking another visit after each visit (if you see what I mean). Goodness knows what's going to happen in January - lets hope there's been an announcement by then.
What great news about the anti-bullying campaign and what good timing for us boxfesters (yuk, that sounds even worse!!). Should be interesting!
WooooHoooo, this time next week...................!!
Oo, there's a policeman walking down my drive - better go see what he wants!!
Aw Karen! You are so nice going for Red. Of course I was equally nice and let Jo4 go for... No wait, lying again. I nicked purple!
Karen,- if he's good looking, give him a kiss from me!
I think your thoughts went in the same lines as mine. Didn't we have a discussion about boxers the other day? Now, maybe we could invite him ...(Who?) into our box,- after the show, of course!
Evening people, having another of my frantic days today! Managed to get my Euros, then needed to get some cash so went to the bank, used the machine in the banking hall. Blooming thing gave me back my card and no money! Cheek, spent half an hour sorting that out to make sure my a/c wasn't debited and then get the money.
Have registered my colour preference I hope Geri, was tricky but i got there with lots of refreshing!
Off out in a minute, again. Meeting the ladies I am holidaying with to sort a few things out. Could be late so will see you tomorrow!
Oh I registered for SCD this morning no problem, weird!
A box fest woohoo!
Oh I thought it was me not understanding the site, not fussed about a colour because I know you other Ladies like turquiose, pink green blue,etc need I go on, I shall just be delighted if I win a prize.
Auds I thought you had won tickets as well to PitP have you got the tickets that you won??????
my neighbour has just called round and said we need to discuss next Saturday,(Ladies Night)what she really means is come in for a drink and we will discuss anything but next Saturday.
OK - i give up. I can get into carys site but cant find all the colours and how to register my preference. I am absolutely cream crackered as just got home and been working flat out all day with no break and am working all tomorrow as we have an open event at work. I feel every year (no every second) of my 27 years. please please can someone emaisl and tellme how to pick a colour - or geri just choose a colour for me if that easier.
Ploppy got my euros today as I am so busy all weekend and next week. Just need to find out if my idea of how much a loppy weekend costs and his coincide:)
Policeman wanted to know if anything had gone missing from our garden/drive as there have been a number of reports of thefts in the area. I told him not recently but we did have a dishwasher taken from the drive a few months ago but as we had just put there until we got rid of it, whoever took it did us a favour so no harm done!! Eva, he was quite good looking but he was only twelve so I didn't bother giving him a kiss from you - now if he'd been 27.........!!
I have just ordered my Euro's online and got really excited.......wooohhoooooo!!!! (Sorry Pauline and other non-Dublinfesters).
Fi, go to Carys' site and go to blogs, then click on The Great Loppy Raffle. That will bring up my post with all the details, then you can just select your colour as a reply. If that still doesn't work, e-mail me your preference (gosh, wonder what it'll be!) and I'll enter it for you.
Karen,- why is it that policemen get younger and younger? They weren't in my days. Oh, that sentence really dates me, doesn't it?
Eva - I thought it was because I was getting older and older, but as I am only 27, I think you're right, they are getting younger and younger!! It reminds me of when twelve year old shop assistants call me "love"!! Grr, sorry, just one of my pet hates!!
Hmmm - would it be turquoise by any chance Fi?
I did it by selecting a post (Karen's) and hitting 'reply'
Jill - go for it! It's all light-hearted fun! And Jo will be beating up me, not you in any case!
Eva - policemen are definately getting younger!
...having difficulty geting onto Cerys's site - do you think we can have a click on the name please??
Thanks geri - got on to carys site. Jill i got confused (I have to say brain working even more s...l...o...w..l...y than usual) - can you reply on carys site please re colour choice.
You can tell how tired I am that friend just invited us round for a drink and I said NO. She was amazed:) Ploppy not over pleased but just couldnt face going out and then having to get up early fro another day at work.
..made it! Whew! Colour chosen!!! Wretched pooter has been playing up all night and after a day and a half at the office, really really busy and NO LUNCH!! Had to work through - still off to Lincoln tomorrow and will have Monday off and then Friday off so only a three day week - yipee!! Liking the Box Fest very much! Especially after reading Diana's post about the Anti Bullying! Oh Lepry I do hope you make it - I am sure they let you have booster seats in the box......!! and now sadly have to do some ixxnxxg as I'll be away at the weekend!! Catch up later - be good and play nicely!
Aw, Carol, you're always thinking of me! I was thinking of sitting on Lady Jane's knee, but a booster seat would work too. Still waiting on the wretched Uni to make a &%$£!! decision re schedules. Grrrrr!
Hi everyone.
Thanks for all the links, especially the anti bullying one. We usually design a new coat for Jo in the summer term, but might persuade others to do it when we go back.
Would love to join you all at the boxfest, will have to see what Ploppy says when he gets home.
I'm getting excited for you all as I read about next weekend. Still, I've got something to look forward to in 12 sleeps.Why is it that the more you go to see the show, the more you want to see it again? (and again and again)
Will go and try out Carys site.
Hi all. I'm back after a fab holiday in Corfu. I actually got back late Monday night but have been up to my eyes catching up with things at home (not to mention tackling the post holiday laundry) for the last couple of days. Haven't had chance to catch up with events here yet, you've moved house 3 times since I was last here so I've got a LOT of catching up to do!! Have I missed anything important?
Hello Lindsey! I was just wondering this morning if you'd got home - how was Corfu? you've missed nothing - we were just killing time till you got back! Honest!
Carol - She of the Red Wedding Dress did get booster seats for all of us when we sat in the box.
Hmm Geri - I seem to recall you liked sitting on BHB's knee on the train down to LondonW
Kathleen - I hate to tell you this, but I think you have a Mead addiction. Never mind - there is a support group available. Just don't expected to get weened off it!
Karen2-Thank you delivery received all safe and sound.
Can I really read the blog from Weds morning until now?
Well, I'll see..........
Poor Carol, no chance of lunch with your married man then.
Have a good weekend.
Jill, pleased you had a lovely meal. We live at the other end of the village, Datchet Common end the first turn left as you pass Mulligans. Not as posh as you thought!.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Jane - that's my recollection of the train journey to London too - I also recall that, whilst Geri was sat on the BHB's knee, she wanted to talk about the subject that (ahem) arose!! What!!!!? I mean the show, of course!!
...Lindsey welcome back - you will see we flew over in the Tardis to join you for a few days at the start of your hols! Kathleen sorry I forgot to thank you for the link to the interview - wonderful! Geri, that's me - all heart!! Now a cautionary tale - Ploppy had a message on the phone to say please ring NatWest urgently - he has just done so and the police had arrested someone who had a skimming machine and had details of Rick's card on it - fortunately they went through his last bank statement and it doesn't look as if it has been used - but just a reminder to be very careful when using machines! Right going to feed a Ploppy without a switch card (they told him to cut it up) so he's in a bit of shock - I'm letting him watch the fxxtbxll to cheer him up!!
Yeah Karen - first train I've been on with it's very own gutter!
Jill - just been having a glance at Carys's site. Seeing as you like turquoise but want to leave it for Fi the Turquoise Queen, have you considered azure (sky blue) very similar and often mistaken for turquoise by my plopp and my boss!
Hmm that should have been Ploppy!
Give your Ploppy a big cuddle from the Loppies Carol - horrible thiny to happen!
Ladies, I did ask the BHB if I could sit on his lap in the box, and though he was very happy with the idea he says he has to work that night. However, and rather curiously, he said he'd see me there and would blow me a kiss. You don't suppose he's an usher, do you?
Kathleen, I think we may need to set up a Mead Rehab Centre for the post-January crisis to help us recover. It would obviously be premature to consider such a thing right now when there's so much Meady goodness to go round. I mean, why rush it?!
I'm going to leave you early tonight, ladies. I had a bad night last night, and even "Only Fools And Horses" on UKTV Gold can keep me awake.
I'll bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Denise says she had to quit her job or lose her man:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1050556/It-quit-job-lose-man-says-Denise-Van-Outen-quits-radio-show.html
Thanks to Ange on LMAS http://lifestyle.aol.co.uk/dating/age-gap-dating-the-celeb-way/article/20080813072109990018?gid=10&country=uk
Carol - that's just awful, glad they hadn't been able to use it. I always think I'm paranoid about things like this when I'm using a cash machine but this just shows you can't be too careful!
Geri - I can't access your link but based on your comment alone, if he was my man I'd gladly give up my job!!
The Daily Mail article is 'no longer available' must have been edited out for some reason?
Ooh Carol, how lucky they hadn't used the card. I try to use the machines inside as there's probably less chance of a problem and less risk of someone grabbing the cash!
The Daily Mail article might have gone "live" too early. I'm guessing it'll be in the paper tomorrow and usually the online versions aren't published till after around midnight. Fingers crossed because nosy me wants to know what she said! The rest of the Google alert reads "On the contrary, she's happy to divulge that she and her boyfriend Lee Mead will shortly be moving in together. She's also house-hunting in the country with ..." I can't say I'm surprised if they are moving in together.
I'm going to try and get an earlier night - need to get up early tomorrow as lots to do plus catch up on sleep before Dublin else I'll be a total wreck. Also Ploppy wants the PC to check his emails. So goodnight everyone, sleep well.
It's very strange that article has vanished already. It was a google alert that showed up just a couple of minutes before I posted it. It was an interview with DVO & the interviewer was very positive about Lee. The big news is they're planning on moving in together.
I'm up to mid day today. Lots of links, thanks all.
Ah Diana - that would explain the missing article!
Hmmm moving in together eh? My opinion - about time!
Geri-I just followed the DM link, it worked for me.
Loved the radio interview from the other day. It was a different Go, but still sweet.
...and I'm off for an early night as up at 6 am to take Sloppy to the airport to catch her coach. Hm, this time next week do you think we will be having an early night? No I thought not!! Sweet Meads all and if I don't make it on tomorrow morning have a lovely weekend!
Warning!!! For non Cliff fans http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jojI2Hn8Xks
Geri, just a little something to say thanks for all your hard work involved in the Dublinfest.And please say thank you to all the other Dublops
Just going to check on the links now (Thanks)
Ps Ooohhhhmmmmsssssssssssssss for Rick, I had something similar the other day, an Email (Reportedly) from HSBC saying that someone had tried accessing from an IP address abroad and would I respond to the mail by pressing a link to verify the details who I was etc, so I rang the bank and was told that they do NOT send E-mails, so obviously it was a scam to get the info of our account.
Awwww missed purple, have to see what is left. See I've caught up!
Right have come back from my neighbours and followed the instructions on Cary's site and still couldn't pick a colour so s.d it I'm going to bed will try again tomorrow. nite nite all
Should I seeing something in several places where I see
Grrrr now Carys site says can't find the page, have I got the right web address, yes stupid thing, it is a favourite which worked 2 mins ago.
Geri-I'll email you
Are you going with Violet then Jo4? Or Lilac perhaps?
I think It's time for me to say goodnight as well!
Sweet Meads all!
Aw Maggie, one of my favourite Cliff songs, thank you very much! I actually was at a concert on this tour (RAH, in fact) in 1977 (I think) and he was fabulous. I'm sure all the Dublops are happy to have their hard work acknowledged. You've no idea how industrious Karen2, Jenny & Jean have been over the past few weeks!
Fi, we parked on the opposite side of the river to the theatres, near the restaurant. It's a public car park, pay and display, cheaper after 6.30, so we paid to 6.30 - we got there about 5.30 - and then went back at 6.30 to pay for the evening. Eating that side of the river made it easy. We came up the A3400 and turned left before the river. If you come from a different direction you'll need to adapt the route.
Finally managed to get on Carys site. Funny I've neverhad trouble before.
Maggie-Thanks for the Cliffy link, ahh what a showman
click on me for direct link to the raffle blog
Morning all. Weather report: Sunshine, glorious sunshine. When I woke up, I was wondering what that funny yellowish light was. Had almost forgotten what sunshine looks like! (Says she who grew up in Bergen where you can have one long non-stop shower,- lasting from April to October! Oh yes, it has been known to happen!)
Hello sweetheart. You've had a good night's sleep? The night shift popped in, but only very briefly? Ah, she invited us to visit our holiday home and said we can use her SatNav? Isn't that kind of her?
So what have you been up to lately? You've been cuddled within an inch of your life, and Pauline2 is grumpy because some of the others have used her blankets while cuddling you? She thinks we should all share the cleaning bill? I think she should make a list (!) where all the blanket borrowers have to tick off every time they use a blanket. Then they can be charged accordingly. I'm blowed if I pay for Lepry to go canoodling with you!
Breakfast? Yes, please. I think today I'll have a fried egg, sunny side up (to go with the weather, don't you know!), some toast and my usual leaded.
I think today is going to be busy. Mrs. Bosch is working merrily away in the garage. I want to go to the market today and have a look at the second hand bookstall. No surprises there! A wander along the seafront is also on the cards. I have to take advantage of the lovely weather while it lasts.
Maggie,- thank you for the Cliffy-link. Aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwww,- he never disappoints, does he?
Jo4,- are you off to see Megan today? Give her a hug from me, please.
Thanks, Carys, that should make it easier! Good morning, loppies. It's a grey and gloomy day here in Dublin; hoping it's just saving sun for next weekend! Good morning, BHB, how are you today? Pretty bouncy, I see -- and not just the hair! I'm going to have a nice big breakfast this morning, since I don't have anywhere exotic (like Halifax) to dash off to. I do, however, have some chores to take care of since I'm expecting a very special guest soon. Oh, you'll help me turn the mattress? Yes, I do believe you're very strong--well, if you insist I'll squeeze your muscles...oh, my! I think I need to lie down. No, I don't think Pauline would mind if we borrowed a blanket just--ooh, you took the red one! I hope she's not cross! No, it's okay -- breakfast can wait. I'm happy to just lie here with you...
Where is that waiter, I arrive early for breakfast and he is nowhere to be seen. There is a blanket with a big lump under it. Maybe it's a pile of washing. I'll take it with me when I go, as I do lots of washing at the weekend, I'll throw it in with the horse stuff.
Eva-my first ride on Megan for weeks. She has been given the OK for gentle exercise. Just hope she knows she is meant to walk only.
Morning. Glorious morning. The Daily Mail piece is available now http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1050556/It-quit-job-lose-man-says-Denise-Van-Outen-quits-radio-show.html
Morning all!
Grey in Yorkshire too!
Hi Jo - why are you getting your own breakfast this morning? What no sign of the BHB? I think he went to help Geri do her h****k.
So why is there giggling coming from the laundry pile?
Thanks for the link again Diana - and for the link to the holiday home Carys!
Unlike many of the recent "interviews" with Denise, this sounds genuine and it's a good one. Some nice comments about Lee.
Enjoy your ride on Megan, Jo. I love the image of you picking up the blanket and what's underneath and shoving it all in the washing machine.
Morning all
I can't seem to wake up this morning for some reason and I have a full day of h*******k ahead of me (it's been neglected somewhat lately - can't think why!!).
A stroll along the sea front enjoying the sunshine sounds lovely Eva. Just what I need to wake me up - maybe I could go for a stroll along the canal - hmm, maybe not, it's not quite the same somehow!
Thanks for the link to that interview - it is a good interview. They sound very happy and very grounded which is nice to hear.
Managed to get on to Cary's site thank Carys.
Maggie be careful about any e mail that looks as though it is from a Bank, I very nearly opened one that looked as though it was from Nationwide, saying someone had tried to get into my account and they wanted my Bank details, luckily the penny dropped, and I deleted it, I actaully had my Current account Card cloned a few years ago, luckily it was when I was working for the Halifax, and realised within hours of it happening, but it meant I had to close the Account down and open a new Account.
Morning all, running late, then taken me ages to catch up!
Had a lovely evening and did actually manage to sort out one or two things, mainly in the drive as we were leaving!
Carol I'm horrified about Ricks' card, think that is everyones' worst nightmare. Thank heavens it all turned out alright.
Thanks for the link to the DVO article. Lovely interview and re moving in together I'm with JaneE about time!
Eva thankyou, a little help with the cleaning bill for my blankets would be nice.
Thinking of lists I must do one for what I need for my holiday, don't suppose you could help there as well please Eva? I'm useless at lists.
Morning BHB, well I know I'm late but......what is my beautiful red blanket doing in the corner with the washing? Oh no it's not going in the washing maching, it could ruin it and the colour might fade and I love you in that red. Well ok I love you in anything (or nothing?!!!!!but a loincloth I mean of course, honestly) but the red and the blue, oh my, excuse me I think I better go and have a shower.
Karen,- the seafront walk was lovely. A bit misty over at the French side, but who cares?
I am now officially a two handbag lady! ! ! ! It's all down to Ryan Air and their weight allowance (or lack thereof!). I had decided to pack my handbag, but it is large and heavy, so today I decided to buy a holiday handbag. So I did, and quite nice it is too. I just hope I can get everything I need into it!
List Pauline? Here goes:
Let's start with the blindingly obvious:
1. I-pod, MP3 or whatever with plenty of GO music.
2. Photo of GO to go under the pillow.
3. DVDs if there is a DVD-player in the flat. (Of course your friends will be delighted to watch all the ADWD episodes with you. Btw. They were posted today!)
4. Passport
5. Tickets
6. Money
7. Clothes.(I don't have to list which ones, do I?)
8. Shoes. 1 pair with killer heels. (You might meet a Greek God!)
9. Sunscreen
10. Toiletries.
11. Books
12. Tissues. (For when you miss BHB and us.)
13. Mobile phone.(For texting when you miss us.)
14. Camera.(For taking photos of Greek Gods.)
15. Sunglasses.(For the morning after the night before.)
16. Fan (For when you don't meet a Greek God and dream about BHB or GO instead. Think loincloth!)
I think this is the important things. If I remember anything else, I'll let you know.
Now I'm going to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine and the Saturday paper.
Word continues to spread. Check out this review posted on the Joseph site:
We saw 3 musicals on our short trip, to both of us 'Joseph' was without any doubt the best!... PLEASE, instead of selling drinks, create a DVD of THIS CAST! Don't use the older material, these people deserve it with this new show. And if you create it, put me on the list to buy, this way I could enjoy it at home too...'!
Marijke Paesen, Belgium
Oooh thankyou Eva, that is a great list with the most important things on it. I have run it off and will use it. Think I better make the tissues a large box, cos I know I'm going to miss you all! I'm liking the Greek Gods bit. Do they have dark curly hair, a body to die for and drop dead gorgeous looks please? And I am thinking loincloth....a lot.
Geri, as we all know, they are mad. At the theatre the other night people were refusing to by the cd cos it wasn't the current cast, well mainly Lee!
Good news! (Well for me!) I've heard the interview on Ploppy's PC! Now why didn't I think of that eariler! Thanks everyone for your help. It really was quite lovely wasn't it, and he sounds so happy! (Awww Bless!)
More good news - my friends theatre vouchers arrived this morning and are now winging there way to See. So that should me we have box B! Can I just ask - Pauline? Diana? did they try to persuade you not to book a box? They spent 10 mins telling me how the stalls are much better.
Diana - I agree, that really was a very sincere interview with DVO.
Eva thanks for that very useful list!
Geri/Pauline - I can't believe that they are missing out on the marketing opertunities! Why on earth?
OK Pauline - do you want me to hand wash your blanket?
Oh JaneE that would be lovely, thankyou. My blankets do need careful handling to make sure they retain their colour and snuggle factor.
Well we had the advantage of being face to face with the lovliest guy who was a Loppy if ever I met one! He could see that we knew what we were doing, so really just helped us.
Btw thankgoodness you've heard the interview! Have you managed to do anything about the fan?
Scott dear is starting the build up to Strictly:
http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/tvtoday/2008/08/strictly-come-dancing-2008-on-its-way/index.html
I knew this h*******k was bad for the health! I parked the h****r at the top of the stairs ready to carry down and then as I was backing out of the loo bent over to pick something up and collided with the h****r, and with my rather ample backside that could have been very nasty for the h****r!! As it was I just managed to catch it as it launched itself down the stairs! Gave me a blinkin fright though. I think I need some calming music.....oh, no that sends my blood pressure through the roof too, but for very different reasons!!
Jane - sqquuueeaaallllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad that you've managed to hear the interview too.
afternoon loppies.
Thank thank thank you guess what i had in the post this lunch time cos post here is not before 12.30
Thank you Karen2 got them and thank you for organising it again as I missed Carys first round.
on google alert today there were reviews on shows joseph got good ones but they were not that taken in by GO voice idiots they are need to go and get the ears cleaned!!!!!.
Oh goodness sun has appeared must not say it too loud or it will run away again.
again going to the beach with Dixie . bye for now.
xxxx
Some people are just tone deaf Chantale!
Oo Karen! I hope you are OK lass! Careful - those H**ver things can be nasty!
Pauline - no news as yet about my fan, but there are some lovely Loppies trying to help me!
Karen, your life seems to be one long Steven King novel! Shame you got sucked into the latest adventure...
I've been very industrious this morning, and I'm going to treat myself to a little ADWD as a reward. Anyone care to join me?
Pauline, one of the things that really pibbs me off over the lack of a Lee/current cast Joe CD is the theatre doesn't seem to point that fact out to the gullible punters who are buying the JD version. You can just imagine the reaction of the buyers when they realise, can't you?
KK I think you need to stop all h******k immmediately, whatever next? Very funny picture though, sorry.
Geri I know what my reaction would be, but this is a nice blog so I don't think I should write it here!
Btw Eva if I didn't say thankyou for my pressie in the post...THANKYOU! I shall sit by the letterbox till it arrives!
Of to see Sloppy in a minute, so back later.
K2 - post arrived today - Thank you...
Karen, or should that be KK today? careful lass. I was aghast when you mentioned being at the top of the stairs... I was dreading what I was going to read next. But phew, you escaped the worst. PUT YOUR HWK TOOLS DOWN!!!!
Had early start today - went for eye test and contact lens fitting (jeez, they're a b*****r to put in and take out - hopefully I won't blind myself completely trying to put them and take them out... others can do it, so I MUST be able to [you'd think!] )
Thanks for the link to SCD Eva - added my tuppenceworth..
Oo oo, I know you're queen of the fluffy blankets Pauline, but I bought myself one today - soft and baby pink - I think the dark curls will look gorgeous as they flop onto it..... OH and Eva left of the most important item of her list for you.. the BIKINI!!!!
Chantale, as Jane says, some folks are just don't recognize liquid honey when they hear it.
Jane - how interesting that they'd rather sell you the more expensive seats than a box at the theatre?????
OK off to do the weekly shop... better be a fortnight one this time..
L8R G8Rs
True Auds! I wonder if they are on commission!
YES YES I am back online…….. but I can be kicked off any minute again. Still problems with my connection and they don’t know why.!!!!!
I haven’t been here for at least a week and haven’t got a clue what has been happening here.
So I hope that everyone is OK, Lee is OK and Joseph is OK.
Dublin fest is coming closer. Just in case I don’t make it back here before that I want to wish everyone who is going a fantastic, loppy filled, lush fest.
Tonight is the first episode of the search for Joseph in Holland. Tomorrow part two. We get go see the auditions and Joseph school. Next week they start with the first live show.
I will let you know how it goes.
HELLO ANNE!!!! Everything is lovely in Loppyland! But before your connection goes down you need to pick a colour (it's a raffle thing!)I'll e-mail you shall I?
Jane, no See didn't try to put me off a box but the guy I spoke wasn't very chatty. Got the feeling he wanted me to book my tickets and get off the line.
I was very clever this morning. Joined the foreign currency queue in M&S and then realised I didn't have my passport with me. So had to come home and go back in again.
Lovely day here so spent a couple of hours relaxing in the garden. I think I can count on one hand the times I've done that this summer. Forecast for tomorrow doesn't sound so good though.
I'm going to check my stuff for Dublin fits in the case. I hope so!
Karen,- move in to a bungalow! At least there won't be any stairs.
Diana,- 2 visits to M&S in a day? You are worse than me! Don't tell me you only got currency and nothing else.
Auds,- are you going to start a blanket war?
Hi Anne,- lovely to see you.
Well, I've been a good mother this afternoon. Goldie has been cleaned, h*****d and primmed within an inch of her life. She is now standing in the driveway glittering and shimmering and flirting wildly with every car passing.(We live in a close, so it isn't many!) Herbert next door is getting jealous, I think.
It has been such a lovely day here, but as Diana says, the weather forecasts for tomorrow aren't good, so I've been making the most of today.
The Grand Final of LCS!
On overall performances over the weeks I must say the Welsh choir, Ysgol Glanaethwy, has been the best, but let's give the others a chance.
Now excuse me Auds? Another bearer of blankets, I don't think so! Mind you're right pink will suit the boy, humm.
Hi Anne lovely to see you I do hope you can get your connection sorted.
Now watching LCS, the first lot Only Men Aloud were great, think it will be very tough. YG great but not as sure, so lets see what Revelation do.
Only Men Aloud: They aren't a large choir, but they certainly produce a lot of lovely sound!
Ysgol Glanaethwy: I didn't like this song for them. All the judges disagree with me!
Revelation: They made me listen to the words as well as the music, Wow!
Auds and Pauline,- will it be blankets at dawn?
Agree Eva Revelation, wow! So far OMA and R are for me but who knows!
No, the blankets are mine all mine! But I don't mind others borrowing in the true spirit of Loppydom!
Hi Loppies
Grrr...lost my post, must remember to copy before submitting.
I'm changing my name to sueZ today Z=zombie! and I'm defo not up to speed on here.
I've been mobbed in w**k this week and just done an extra day in church on the accounts. Ploppy and I are going to scollops BBQ tonight, hope I can stay awake. I do love going to scollops and drinking his wine!
Diana, well done on getting us a box for Boxfest, I'll check e-mails before i go out!
Carys, I've tried clicking on your name to select my colour for the raffle but only get a white screen, I'll try again later.
JaneE, oooohmmms for your fan.
Enjoy LCS Eva and everyone else watching. May see' you all later, I'm not staying outside for long in this cold weather and scollop usually has the most appaling LOUD music playing at his parties - I have tried to get him to play the GO but unfortunatley GO doesn't quite sit well along with his heavy meatal bands !
Wow that really is a fantastic performance from YG, mind blowing. Very powerful song as well though. Oh this is so hard!! Revelation again now.
Only Men Aloud: I don't think Don't Rain On My Parade was their best song, but who am I to say?
Ysgol Glanaethwy: Yes, yes, yes! I've been waiting and hoping to hear this again. It is truly amazing (and I use that word sparingly!)
Revelation: They have their own unique sound, sooo beautiful.
I still think YG deserves to win.
Think that was a tough thing to give Revelation to do, I can honestly say I don't know who should go through!
Suex or SueZ! Enjoy your BBQ - I hope the weather holds up for you!
Now I'm going before the Great Blanket War begins!
I'm going for a curry! Have a nice evening Loppies!
Back home from Beautiful Baldock, (well it's quite nice).
Thanks for giving the link to your blog Carys, could get on to your site but not into the raffle blog before.
Those reviews in the Google Alert were from opening night Chantale, goodness knows why they popped up again now.
Congratulations on becoming great aunt Pauline, or is Jake not the first?
Glad to hear that the hoover and you narrowly avoided serious injury once again Karen.
I've had a very quick skim of the last few days, apologies if I've missed sending congrats or commiserations to anyone.
Oh, I'm so sorry. I was hoping YG and Revelation would go on to the final.
I would like YG to win, because we used to have a caravan nearby in N. Wales and I think they are v. good. Loved their second performance, but I also loved R. Not so keen on MA.
Just shows what I know and revelation are out.
Karen2, I had a nice surprise in the post today, thank you.
Sorry R went I really think the judges sank them by giving them a poor second song. It may have sounded great in the studio, but they really gave much more powerful perfomances of other songs I thought.
I have a feeling OMA have the popular vote. Mind YG could pull it off if they have another powerful song like O Fortuna!
Thanks Maeve, well and everyone who has sent their congratulations, Jake is my second G***t nephew! I have one who is 18 months old. Don't think my family do girls any more!
No there won't be a war JaneE. They are mine, no contest.
Btw Carys, did I hear right that you are boiling kettles for water up your way? If so many commiserations and hope it sorts itself soon. Talk about water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
Loved YG, although I do think it helped that they had such a powerful song!!
Eva - you could have a point about a bungalow - I do have a habit of falling down stairs, even when I'm not grappling with a h****r!! I have had several "arguments" with stairs, the worst of which was a few years ago - my parents live in a flat, two flights of stairs up and I fell top to bottom down the first flight, concrete stairs, thirteen of them (I have since counted them) and hit the concrete floor at the bottom face first, right on the nose!! Had a lovely pair of black eyes but considered myself very lucky that I didn't have a broken nose, or worse. I also suffered a hernia to the fat pad in my leg (I'd never heard of one before either!) - I asked the doctor, jokingly, if he was insulting me and saying that I had fat legs - he replied, without an ounce of a sense of humour that everybody has fat pads in their legs, it's what protects the bones - miserable git!!!
Ploppy has just come home with a bunch of flowers for me - now, do I think he's planning to be naughty whilst I'm away next weekend, or, do I think that he thinks (come on, keep up) that I'm planning to be naughty whilst I'm away next weekend!!!!??
Very smart move by Only Men Aloud! we have North Wales versus South Wales and they played the traditional rugby hymn card to perfection - that will have won the Welsh vote amongst the choir community and the older generation. No kettles required here we get our water from a difference source.
Karen,- Ploppy with flowers? You lucky girl. Just enjoy them now. You can start the inquisition when you get back from Dublin. I'll give you a few pointers in interrogation technique!
I fell down some concrete stairs when I was at college. I slipped, and went bump...bump....bump down on my bum, and crickey, was that painful. I could feel it all the way up my spine! I was taken to A&E and the doctor wanted to keep me in for observation, to be sure I didn't have a concussion! I said I might seem stupid, but as far as I knew, my brain wasn't in my bum! He DID have a sense of humour, but assured me that the fall had could have caused dangerous impact up through my spine to my brain!
Karen definitely go and live in a bungalow! Though I must admit to having come downstairs the same way Eva. Fortunately mine weren't concrete and I didn't end up in A&E. The after effects are still felt from time to time if I sit for too long on uncomfortable seats!
Oh glad about that Carys, though am sorry for the poor souls that are suffering the water thing.
Karen just take the flowers and ask questions later. Lucky lady, nice Ploppy.
Hello. Been v busy, must be on some sort of chemical stimulus. The only thing I can think of is they've put something in dc. Megan was a star and walked very sensibly. Cut the grass, then the hedges, then did some I word. I nearly made my neighbour faint when she saw me with the I. Washing been chugging away since 3.30.
Did see last half of LCS, I can't choose between YG and OMA. They were my favourite from the last few weeks. Loved the RW song.
KK see HW is dangerous, please take more care.
Thanks for the SCD link I've added my usual 'high brow' type of comment. (I was actually thinking of a part of the anatomy a bit distant from the brow.)
I just happened upon another review of Joe. The writer grudgingly admits Lee is amazing, saying, "His Close Every Door was probably the best I have heard. I preferred his performance to that of Jason Donovan. With that last sentence I have left my 8 year old self sobbing and in denial ;)" http://trappermcintyre.livejournal.com/346884.html
Karen, do we have to tie pillows to you so you at least have some padding when you go bump?
Only Men Aloud won, which I disagree with. I will not go into a decline because of the result!
Carys,- congrats on the Welsh stealing the final!
Geri,- thank you for the link. The writer says she is too old for the Megamix, at 24!
So OMA, well I would have found that impossible to call. They were both very good. Think I feel a bit like this as I always liked AMC, then in the semis they gave their weakest performance. As Eva says won't go into a decline though, but found the whole thing very uplifting. Good Saturday night entertainment. Now bring on SCD!
Geri - pillows? - perhaps you could tie the BHB to me so that when I go bump.....................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh bloomin' heck.. just did this fabulous long blog, and the bl***y thing disappeared!!!!!! right before my very eyes.. (OK I admit I might have hit a key that I ought not to have... but who that key could be I just don't know).
It was just blather anyway..
Pauline, I'm a pacifist - much rather snuggle than dual (esp with curly haired one) and definitely not at dawn (don't know that time of day).
Geri - that poor girl. 24 and as miserable as sin. Her blog title very relevant "My so-called life" it was like trekking through treacle reading it. Hates Elvis, loves Jason Donovan... say no more.
Hey Jo - glad to hear Megan didn't get over excited with her first walk out for a while.. You obviously never did get a grey hound, or is that still in the pipe-line.
Oh well, didn't win the Lotto tonight.. so sorry girls, no private performance by the GO (and the rest of the cast of course) this time.
Awake enough now to log in just before I head to bed. Why was today lovely ans sunny and I had to work all day (sulk sulk). Tho was cheered up by having to wear company tee shirt for open day - guess what colour - and no I didnt choose them.
really enjoyed LCS and thought OMA's last song prob their best but YG v good too.
Ploppy and scollop off to yorkshire tomorrow at crack of dawn to measure rivers! I keep telling them they are deep - but seemingly that not specific enough:)
My ploppy bought flowers too - mind you he didnt do h.....k when I was at work and I think he thought flowers would do instead, They were nice but not that nice.
Gillian - thankyou. I am going to matinee so will need to check cheapest car parks for daytime parking but will certainly check one you mention.
Do all loppies fall down stairs. I fell down concrete steps when at college in Wales a few years ago (when I was 21:)- 6 months later after numerous hospital visits they discovered I had broken a bone in my foot. Perhaps h......k is too dangerous to risk tomorrow.
Thanks for links - enjoyed the interview and off to see Cliffy now
Karen, the pillows will PREVENT bumping! And I'm not even going to mention the word 'grinding'. Oops, just did!
I'm working on a special project, so sorry I've been a bit out of circulation. Fingers crossed you'll think it's worth it...
oh my favourite choir won . I did like revelation too and the one that came second but I loved the boys best.
Glad to hear that those reviews were old.!!! Oh Auds that is not the result we were hoping for we wnatt a private performance do better next time please!!!!!
Karen when you go into your bungalow make sure you do not have steps to go to it ........off to print certain photos so I shall say ninite all sweet mead
ofh on forum Dean this time has made a little girl very happy and she had a private audiance with Lee too. I want to be 8 again!!!!!!!!!seriously though what a cast and what a team. Why does it have to end in January.
Ok ninite all 3 more days before my french trip.
Fi,- your information about what your Ploppy and scollop are up to tomorrow, begs the question: WHY ? ? ? ?
Jo4,- like Auds I'm so glad Megan was a good girl and walked today. Hopefully the recovery will continue well.
Auds, Megan has been out before. I'm not brave enough to be the first one to take her. It was my first, so I was scared. I have belted back up the road in the past and I didn't want that to happen as it might have damaged her tendon again. Greyhound, must have been taken by someone else I phoned and left messages but no reply. There was another greyhound, my brother knew of, but no phone call about that one either.
That review, poor girl.
Worked at a wedding reception this afternoon, Jane and Jo you would have loved the bride's dress-purple (same colour as OMA ties) My lovely sis had the scollops for the afternoon and then made supper for me too. Ploppy has just arrived home, he's got to be back at work at 6am!! I'm understanding how DvO felt, but at least we know this is only temporary. Talking of her, I liked that interview (thanks Diana) I admit I had misgivings about their relationship at first but I think they bring out the best in each other.
Re:stairs/falling/injuries I fell down the stairs not long after we moved into our previous house. They were quite steep with narrow treads. Bruised my coccix (sp?) and like you Pauline it hurts on occasion if I sit on the floor or a church pew or the like!
Auds persevere with the contact lenses, it does get easier. I soon found I could pop them in and out without using a mirror.
Geri re:Jack (in a box) scollop said he'd be happy to oblige, I explained I can't go but he thinks he's an expert on getting the train and tube across London now so he could come by himself???
After several attempts I finally got to choose my colour, always liked the sound of it rather than the colour itself!
Right I think this post is long enough so I'd better submit before I lose it!
Eva - because rivers are special in Yorkshire that's why!!! As are the people - and the places - such as Halifax - wouldn't you agree Geri!!!!??
Geri - bump and grind - GO - I'm in a very happy place right now!! Thank you!!
Read that review, and agree poor thing. At 24 she should be far more upbeat, but then again she does like JD,
Auds I agree don't like fighting either! (but the blankets are still mine!)
Any forty somethings out there? Pop Britannia on BBC2 at the mo, Songs from the 80's, Oh dear, takes me back to my yoof!! Trouble is they all look middle aged now!!!
Pauline and Auds
Sorry all blankets are in the wash!! So no fighting please.
Are you ready for my review!! 4 parts.
Pauline,- has anybody told you you are stubborn?
Karen,- I do realise of course that Yorshire rivers are very special, but my question still stands: Why would you want to measure them? Because they are there?
On that note, I'll bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Sorry for the delay in writing the review from 27th Aug.
Par t 1
I was the first to arrive at the restaurant after nearly having a heart attack after walking up the stairs from Charring Cross as the escalators were not working. A year ago I would have, amazing what a difference a year makes. Diana arrived in a few minutes. Then Jane and Karen, Jane had carelessly let Geri fall out of her pocket on the way. (Seems to have been a day for loosing things for Jane, what with the fan later on). I haven’t mentioned the texts I was getting during my train journey from Jane, Karen and Geri. I could copy them into this post, but I’m concerned that it would make the post not suitable for a general audience. It is enough to say that my fellow passengers were giving me very odd looks as I was laughing on the train. Anyway all of a sudden the table was full as everyone else arrived. Lots of chatting, raised glasses and a particularly scrummy vegetarian lasagne. I was so concentrated on the chat I forgot to take a photo. (Sorry) Then within ‘10 minutes’ the 2 hours had flown and there was the dash to the theatre. I must say it was a very convenient restaurant, must have been all of 100 feet to walk.
Part 2
Everyone else had stall tickets, so I made my lonely (as if I noticed) way to the dress circle. ‘To the left down the front’, yes, I know!! I took my seat in the middle of the front row, there was a space next to me. This was filled by a woman who sat down and said to me this was her favourite production of Joseph. I asked if she’d been before, expecting her to say lots (as she looked ‘27’) she said once and she really enjoyed it. She’d brought her daughter and grandson. They were in the stalls. The management had asked her if she’d mind moving as there was a disabled person who needed to sit at the end of the row. They offered her this seat in exchange for a row T seat. In the interval they also gave her a picture programme as thanks. She said she was very happy to swap for the better seat. She said that the mixer chappie should turn down the sound when Jenna sings.
Music, children, Jenna, (soon, soon) Ahhh, sweetie. A lovely smile, quite a low volume of applause, probably due to the number of children in the audience. I had a ‘lovely’ little boy on the row behind me. He spent the whole show talking to his mother. It took all my self control not to turn around in CED and put my bag over his head. The theory was it works with parrots. But somehow I couldn’t turn around. I’m getting ahead of myself. I always check the brothers as they come on. I have my own names for them, so baker, butler, Frenchie, Naphali , Benjamin and Judah/Bes were there and the old red tank top (I thought he’d left). No idea who was Reuben. The one that looses concentration/focus was there too.
Par t 3
HE was really bouncy. So cute with the kids when he plays with the two sides at the beginning. I love the first half. I like the coat. I like the swirling, the ears of corn, the stars. The dc gives you a really good view of this, which you miss from the stalls. (I know, I know the front stalls do have an advantage for most of the show, but I do miss looking down on the swirling bits.)
Frenchie sang One more angel, not the brother playing Reuben. Which made it a bit weird for me. I do concentrate on the rest of the cast during this song. I like the song, and there is another reason, but I’ll let you work that out for yourselves. Mr ‘looses concentration/focus’ fiddled with his clothing and took hairs out of his mouth a couple times during this song. Potiphar scene, what can be said that hasn’t been said before. I do remember leaning forward, purely to check out the reported weight loss, of course. This time Mrs Potiphar did get the leg over his head. The first time I saw the new Mrs Potiphar I thought they’d changed that bit as she is shorter than the first one. Lots of running, flash of tw on the bed. One of the girls tried to cover with the front of the loin cloth, but missed. Oh shame. CED, wow. What a voice. Lots of sweat. I was concerned at this point (not because I was about to kill a child), as I was quite chilly in the dc. I checked with Diana in the interval, it was much warmer on the ground floor and she said the rest of the cast were sweating too. Sorry, rest of the cast??? Gave the others in the stalls a wave in the interval, they seemed very happy.
Not wishing to rub it in as I'm only a 30 something (ducks to avoid missiles!) but that is my era too, and I have to agree Karen they're not half as fanciable as they seemed back then!
Ploppy has now switched over to MotD, yawn!
Part 4
Jenna did her normal belt out after the interval, I didn’t actually cover my ears. I haven’t once seen Dean sing his first song. Definitely able to see more clearly defined vertebra and the edges of scapulas during this song. I wouldn’t say the loin cloth was hanging though. I had a check to see if Diana got the scarf, I think it was the lady next to her.
So serious as No2, always makes me smile. He really gave the cup a good bash, no breakages this time. I wish I could see the rest of the cast during Benjamin calypso, just can’t pull myself away. One day, maybe. It comes to the end so soon. I’ve never been really moved by the Joseph/Jacob reunion (apart from once) as others are, don’t know why.
He was in such good voice with the children at the end. Then a little talk about kidsweek, damp curls. Megamix, front row dc, no I didn’t stand up. Weee up on the cherry picker, lovely smiles. Yes, another excellent performance.
Might go again, if you force me!!
Ummmm, yes Eva I seem to have heard the word stubborn an awful lot in my life!! Sorry I will be good, well I'll try anyway!
Good review Jo4, it takes me back, lovely.
Oh Rick Astley (sp) on now, I loved his voice. Slight problem, always reminds me of my ex, so I find it hard to listen to him now. Doesn't remind me of my yoof. (Now JD on!!) Might be that I'm too old, how can that be?
Jo4, consider yourself forced. You can thank me later...
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! The CO is on!
The best choir won! Very clever choice of song for the final showdown - the purists among us will always prefer to see people just standing and singing their hearts out than the distractions of YG gyrating about. Bad choice by their director as they tried to out showbiz OMA who had already proved they were the best in the competition in that genre and then demonstrated the pure art of the male voice choir - can I get a job as a columnist here Scott?? lol
Sorry to interrupt your review Jo, lovely to hear the view from higher up.
I'm off to bed now, may as well make the most of my night off and try to get a couple more hours sleep. Back tomorrow night.
Ali-No probs
Geri-You really think I should go again? Oh, I don't know if I should........................??
Well, of course, Jo, if you really think you shouldn't....I wouldn't want to contribute to any antisocial behaviour or juvenile delinquency...
I'm off to bed. G'Night, loppies!
Oh I think you should go again Jo4, you might have missed something!
Bed for me too. So sleep tight all
Night night.
Nightlee night
Thanks for the lovely review Jo. I think you should definately go again though. You might just spot something else.
Just been watching Btide and Prejudice as a very small part was filmed here.
Have a lovely Sunday everyone. Bed calls now. Night.
Why so sleepy this morning, BHB? Well, I think Saturdays are busy for all of us, why should yours be more strenuous than anyone else's -- of course I'd understand. Oh dear, this seems to be a sensitive issue with him. You have to work at your other job twice on Saturdays and it's very strenuous, you lose pounds of sweat...I think I need to sit down all of a sudden. Well, tell you what, BHB, I'll get breakfast and you can sit there for a while, then we'll have a nice snuggle till the others show up. Oh, of course we can have a little nap if you like. I think Pauline left this nice blue blanket aside. I'm sure she won't mind us borrowing it, she's such a good sort.
Morning all. Weather report, : So far, so good. Strips of blue sky and a peep from the sun.
Hello sweetheart. HELLO SWEETHEART. WAKEY WAKEY. Why do I have a feeling we've been here before? You know it won't do, all this sleeping on duty? You are supposed to have the food ready to be served when we come in. Geri said you could go on sleeping while she cooked the breakfast? So where is the breakfast? And where is Geri? Under the flipping blanket? AGAIN ? ? ? Your other employers drive you very hard, so you are cream crackered on Sundays? Find yourself a new job then!
I've done it now. He went into the kitchen and slammed the door. There won't be any breakfast for me, and Geri will brain me when she wakes up and find that BHB is sulking in the kitchen instead of snuggling under the blanket with her. I think we have to do something about these blankets. Maybe bring in rationing?
I'm hoping that my nerd will visit today. He has promised, but as usual, I don't believe it until I see him. He is going to install a new processor (don't ask me why or what it does), and install some new software as well. If I disappear from the blog for a while, you'll know why.
Jo4,- of course you should plan another trip to the Adelphi. Those two appointments you've got for September is so close up, you'll miss anything the others in the cast get up to. We rely on you for the finer details, you know!
Morning, morning. It wasn't too bad when I got up an hour or so ago but it's starting to look very ominous and I've had to turn the light on as it was getting very dark. Was going to walk to the station with some papers for recycling but think I'll give it as miss - don't want to get soaked. Also puts paid to putting the washing out.
Thanks for the lovely reviews, Jo. Brings back happy memories. Yes, the lady next to me got the scarf. She was very pleased with it.
Couple of google alerts of interest:
Another fan http://vash-chan.livejournal.com/428348.html
I thought Lee would probably attend the last episode of Hairspray - had hoped to get tickets for the filming tonight but there weren't any in the end grrrr http://www.playbill.com/news/article/120843.html
Hope Sky player works else I won't be able to watch the series. Why did Sky & Virgin fall out!
It's really dark here now, very creepy. Think I can hear the odd rumble in the distance and there are spots of rain on the patio. Ploppy's gone to golf, hope he'll be OK. Last year he got caught in a storm while playing - it was right overhead and they thought they were going to be hit by lightening; said he'd never been so frightened and it takes a lot to scare him. Oooh that was definitely thunder. Think I'd better turn the PC off just in case.
RAFFLE UPDATE:
I know some of you still have to select your colours for the raffle. Here's what's been picked so far, and what's still available:
RED: Karen
YELLOW:
GREEN: Pauline
BROWN:
SCARLET:Maeve
BLACK:
OCHRE: Ali
PEACH: Chantale
RUBY: Auds
OLIVE: Jenny
VIOLET: Jo4
FAWN:
LILAC:
GOLD: Carys
CHOCOLATE:
MAUVE: Diana
CREAM:
CRIMSON:Karen2
SILVER: Maggie
ROSE: Sue1
AZURE: Jill
LEMON: Kathleen
RUSSET:
GREY:
PURPLE: Jane
WHITE:
PINK: Carol
ORANGE:
TURQUOISE: Fi
BLUE: Eva
thunder and lightening!!!!! and now the pouring rain. The ewatherman was right this time. After such a lovely 'summers' day yesterday. :(
Better stay under the blanket BHB. Eva, I'm concerned.. you and the BHB seem to always be tiffing these days.. and then that lovely smile of his is hard to find when we come in for our breakfast...
Talking of which, I'll have some lovely scrambled eggs with smoked salmon today please.. and a huge mug of coffee. Catching up with out of town family today and taking them into town to see the sights.. I wonder if they'd like to stroll past the Adelphi? Just to make sure the show is still there? Oh, you've worked there have you BHB? Come to think of it, I may have seen you - a glimpse of course - weren't you selling programmes?
Jo, loved your review - succinct. Not one to waste words. Wish I had that talent.
Right, I'm for the off now... have a lovely (try to stay dry) day one and all..
Just started raining here so my neighbours, if they were looking out thier first floor windows have just been treated to me rushing down the garden half dressed to bring the washing in.
Thanks for the links Diana.
Glad you all think I ought to go to the show again, just as well as I have a few tickets.
before I go... was just checking LMAS and saw this
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/899211
He doesn't have a clue of the true affect he has does he??
I've always suspected that Maeve was a scarlet woman. Now we have it in writing.
Auds-a lovely link she must be so pleased.
It's taken a week from when Bubs died for me to get a new helper with typing. Cassey is 4 times the size of Bubs, so I'm having to stand up to get around him to type. So I'm off, see u later
Still sunny and calm here, but I don't like the weather reports from the Loppies farther up North. I mean Auds, Jo4 and Diana!
Auds,- I know BHB and I have a rather volatile relationship. You see, all of you love him so unreservedly, so I try to straighten him out now and again. I mean to say, his job in the Bistro IS to cook and serve us, NOT snuggle under blankets with any Loppy happening to drop in! You have now spoiled him so thouroughly that very time I try to remind him of this, he goes off in a huff. Don't think I'm unaffected by his beaming smile and very good looks, I just think he needs straightening out now and then!
Not many employers would take their employees with them to exotic places, like Carribean, Mediterrainean, Norway (!), Thailand, Ireland, Yorkshire (! ! !) and so on, and in the Tardis to boot, so I think he should count his blessings.
Am I too strict?
Morning all!
UPDATE on the UPDATE - Anne has chosen Yellow!
Took me ages to read the blog - so I must rush if I want to get to church!
Now where is BHB? Hiding under blankets again! Never mind - I'll make my own toast!
Morning all, weather report from abit futher north, drizzly rain, but so far no thunder. I hope it stays that way! No thunder I mean, the rain can go.
Exciting day anyway as I want to try and do a bit of h******k, the rain is a good excuse not to do any w******g though!
Thanks for the links all. Will watch DVO tonight but pretty sure will just be the selection process. I see ZT is helping DVO with that.
Morning BHB, oh dear what is the matter? Aunty Eva has been telling you off again for not having breakfast ready for her? Humm, well I do feel maybe I am a bit guilty of spoiling you, but how can I resist! Hey I don't believe it, JO4 and JaneE very kindly washed the blankets for me and one is a heap on the floor already? Oh I see that heap is Lepry. No that's fine, as I have said before I am happy to share my blankets, I just want it understood they are mine! Look the red one is beautiful now, oooh it smells lovely JaneE, I don't know what you used to wash it but thankyou. Oh yes BHB you must come and test it still has it's snuggle factor as well, ooh you smell rather lovely too!
Morning all
Weather report from even further up North - overcast but no rain or thunder as yet!! Rain I don't mind, in fact I like rain (yes I know I'm strange!) but I hate thunder!
Diana - did your Ploppy continue his game of golf, scared as he was, as I know my Ploppy would have done. Not much puts him off his game - I can't believe some of the weather conditions he's played in!
Jo4 - loved your reviews. It all sounded so familiar, almost as if I was there!!
Well I never! Got to church and it's all locked up!
Jo4 - That review was lovely and so detailed. As Karen says, it's almost as if I was there!
Pauline you are welcome! We have to keep those blamkets soft and fluffy for the BHB don't we?
I just had a call from my nerd. He's not coming today, (at least he called!) but swears he will be here tomorrow afternoon! Still not holding my breath, but what I am going to do is taking a walk before the rain starts here. It's still nice and sunny, but it's getting clammy, so I think we might have some thunder later.
Phew! It's getting hot and clammy out there, but the seafront was lovely. A little breeze helped.
JaneE,- what have you done to make your church lock you out? Have they heard about your Loppiness?
Good Morning all
A bright day here in Suffolk, a hazy kind of sunshine.
I hope all is well in Loppyland, very slow on the photo front.
Karen where are the photos (No not of your bum) you mentioned a few days ago, you had some pics from your london visit, but no sign of them yet?
Are you all getting excited? Dublinfest being less than a week away.
Martin, this might be one of those 'Be careful what you wish for' scenarios; I suspect there'll be photos a-plenty once Dublinfest hits!
Speaking of Dublin,very grey gloomy and Autumnal here. Was that Summer, do you think?
Well there better be photos of the Dublinfest! I for one will be wanting to see them.
I'm convinced that was summer yesterday! It was lovely and after all that whole day of sunshine it's good to see the gardens getting some rain. Me sarcastic? Never.
Fed up with h******k, so what's new, however I supposed it must be done.....why, I'm not sure!
Hi Geri, not wishful thinking, just checking as somtimes photos sent don't reach me, especially if the files a fairly large (like Pauline's the other day) but no problem I can handle as many as you like, only takes a few moments to upload.
Did you say Summer? what's summer? is that supposed to be a season of the year? I thought there were only three, Autumn (getting cold) Winter (very cold) and Spring (not so cold but getting ready for winter)
Definitely Martin.
Karen, I'm not sure but I think they gave up after the storm as they were soaked right through - I think they retired to the 19th for a recuperative brandy!
Well it rained a bit but then passed over and the sun half came out a few mins ago but it's still very sultry.
Dropped the duster out the window when giving it a shake. Luckily it landed on a dry spot.
It's deffinately autumn in Yorkshire, Martin!
I have been listening to Michael Ball with his guest Liz Smith and it's been so funny. What struck me, is how different people's laughs are. MB has the most infectous laughter,- you want to laugh along with him. Lee with his giggle always brings a smile to my face. Then there is Elaine Page who's laugh is so dreadful to listen to, that it makes my hair stand on end. Wouldn't you think that people with beautiful voices all would have a lovely laugh?
You're right Eva and isn't LS just lovely? Listening to Paul O'Grady on EPs' show now, just had a very funny rant about the EU and Health and Safety, quite agree with him!
Ah now a new trailer about PiP by John Barrowman has just said Connie Fisher is on it, so I wonder if that means the duet will be All I Ask Of You? I could cope with that!
Jo4 my secret is out and I thought I was so discreet.
Really enjoyed your review(s) as always.
Don't have Sky so will be hoping for snippets on my tube and of course all of Lee's bits.
Very dark and drizzly here, we had thunder earlier, actually heard someone on radio say how good for the garden the rain is, OMG after the wettest August for years you'd think the gardens could cope with more than one day of sunshine.
Feeling very grumpy about having had the second rotten summer on the trot.
Good show with PO'G. He played a song from the new musical by Niamh and Keith Jack. It sounded pretty good. He can sing but his voice doesn't move me at all, funny really.
Also they announced another concert this time an 80th concert for Charles Strauss (Annie). Daniel Boys is performing amoung others. If anyone wants to apply for free tickets, details are on this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/fridaynight/charlesstrouse.shtml
Sorry its' Charles Strouse of course! Must have been thinking Blue Danube or something!
Afternoon lovelies . Thank you for your great review Jo4.
Geri I am posting the photos for raffel tomorrow all rady to go.
By the way do we donate for the colour pickeed? unless I am going blind I have not seen anything about it.
Must go and visit fgather now bye for now xxxxxxxxxx
Hello, it's me at last. Managed to catch up in dribs and drabs over the past couple of days, but now I forgotten most of what I've read. Didn't do my usual trick of making little notes, so I haven't a clue what to reply.
So to do 'a Geri', thanks for the links, ohhhmmms for anyone in need, good luck, well done, oh what a shame, didn't they do well.
I've been at my old lady's all weekend, so getting a bit fed up now, this bloomin weather doesn't help, although we've not had thunder yet.
Ploppy had to take our spaniel to the vets yesterday, she has a cyst on her tail which she won't leave alone, so now she has a bucket on her head which she hates. She's a wimp at the best of times, scared of her own shadow, so you can imagine what she thinks of this. She's flatly refused to have a wee or drink with it on, but she did eat her breakfast, well she is a spaniel!!
I think I will be able to make the Boxfest, but I'm keeping my options open at the moment in case I can get a good stalls seat, done the box and although it was briliant I prefer stalls, but only if the seat is good enough. I'll check it out tomorrow. I keep ringng See in the hope that I can upgrade my October 18th row S. Once you've done row B, you're spoilt for anything else.
FIVE more sleeps to Dublinfest, whoo-hooo!!
Back later hopefuly
Martin - sorry, no I haven't sent any photos. I haven't quite worked out how to yet and I've tried several times to download Pando from your link but it goes so far and then just stops. No worries, I'll keep trying.
What I have managed to do today is get all my Lee songs downloaded onto the mp3 player in my phone so now I don't have to carry my ipod around as well. It took some working out, I can tell you, as the instructions weren't worth the paper they were written on. So, I'm not a total techie failure!!
Oh, btw, it's pibbing down here now - I'm sat in the conservatory, watching the rain, listening to the GO, reading a book and sipping a glass of PG (I'm a woman I can multitask!). What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!
Chantale, you don't need to donate anything unless you want to. There's no fee for entering the raffle, it's just for fun.
I didn't know PO'G could sing, Pauline...
Sue1 -- five sleeps! SQUUUUEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!
Well he does sort of Geri as he has been in a few musicals, Annie and Chitty, but you know very well that is not what I meant!
Must see Sloppy, see you soon.
Well, so far today, since 6am we've had rain, fog, rain, sun and now it's overcast! Spending a quiet Sunday afternoon with Ploppy asleep and snoring loudly in the armchair.
See you later.
Yes Karen - pibbing down here too, but as we practically live next door that's no suprise!
Sue - Good luck for Boxfest! I like the view from both the boxes and the front stalls, though they are completely different!
I know, Pauline, just having some fun.
Uh, Jane, the difference would be one's from the front and one from the side...No?
The sun came out! I went out in a sweatshirt & was too hot! Ohhmmming for next weekend!!
Megan update. She was really relaxed yesterday, just to lull me into a false sense of security. Today all bouncy and joggy, ready for a charge at anytime. Didn't want that to happen to upset her leg again. So I was really pleased to get back to the stable. I'm so glad a really good rider will have the pleasure in her exercise for the next 2 weeks. And she will be going out in the field, which should calm her down. I was asked where/why/with who about next weekend, as I never go away at the weekend. I didn't fully come clean. No lies, just ommissions.
Off to do some stuff for next weekend now. (Jane I've not started on your replacement yet, it is on the list.)
Oh I do miss Bubs, big ginger has now decided I need his help. He is slightly (very slightly) smaller than Cassey, but they do so get in the way. He is now sitting on the mouse.
I need a drink, a very large drink, I got an E-mail from Ryanair for me to book in on line for the flight to Dublin, (you can do this anytime within 5 days and 4 hours of the flight)
I went to the appropriate site to check in, got all sorts of errors (I'm the original Technophobe) pressing all the wrong buttons or not as the case may be, worried I might do the wrong thing, but eventually after several attempts and timing out on numerous occasions, I have now done it and getting very (Squeeeeeal) excited.
I’m boarding sequence number 3 and Maureen is boarding sequence number 4, What does that mean, does anybody know?
Just to remind people, Online checking will not accept Driving Licences, only Passports or national identity cards.
Hi Ladies,
Thinking about Dublinfest (who isn't) and packing, are we planning to dress up i.e. do you think I need to bring heels with me?
Soooo excited
Lin XX
Good news about Megan Jo4! Don't worry! I delighted you are willing to do me a replacement - so I don't mind if it isn't ready for Dublinfest! Ooo it's so soon!
Linx - I'm putting a nice frock and a skirt in for evening wear.Does that help?
Jane/Karen - i know it is is raining in yorkshire cos ploppy sheltering in a telephone kiosk from the yorkshire rain and felt he had to therefore phone me. Sadly not the tardis - as seemingly that already in use in Stratford to bring shakespeare to c21st. scollop very excited as rain means there will be even more of the rivers to measure. Eva - I think it is a man thing - size (even of rivers) matters seemingly:)
Lin - I am travelling very light as case v small and as have to fit handbag in not room for a lot else. so dressing up will mean putting a bit extra lippy on:)
Maggie - I got same email but havent felt strong enough to cope with Ryan Air today. that and fact ploppy always hides our passports - and i cant find them. OK off to do i.....g and then after spot of incohol to celebrate (sorry console myself) evening on own migth be up to tackling ryan air - might take more that a spot...
Linx, don't forget to pick your colour -- and remind Suex too, please.
Given the variability of the weather lately, I'm not sure what to suggest you bring, clothing-wise, other than a raincoat and umbrella...and sunblock...snowshoes...snorkle...
Ah Geri - you've seen into my suitcase!
Fi - surely you don't have to check in on line if you don't want to? Does Ryan Air allocate you seats if you check in on line?
Ploppy checked us in on line with Jet2 for our summer holiday. We did get the seats we wanted, but it wasn't noticably faster at check-in than normal.
geri,- that sounds like the kind of packing I do when I go to Norway. I have seen snow there as late as 18th May!
Maggie,- I had the mail from Ryan-Air too, but I'm not allowed to check in online. I've had the temerity to take an extra case with me, so I have to go to the end of the line, so there.....AND pay £6 for the priviledge! I am sure if they could think of a way to completely dispose of the passenger, they'd do it, while making the non-appearing passengers pay! Do you get a feeling Ryan Air isn't my favourite airline?
Jo4,- I'm sure Megan was just pleased to have you on her back again, and was feeling frisky because she's missed you riding her.
Where has JaneE gone to? Is she still banging on that church door?
Linz,- since I'm taking an extra suitcase with me (travelling light, what's that?), I'll put in some nice tops and a best pair of trousers for the evening entertainments.
JaneE,- you snuck in when I wasn't looking.
Maggie and Fi,- I'm sure you don't HAVE to check in online, and you don't get any priority seating because of it. If you want to pre-book a seat, you have to........yes, you guessed, pay extra.
I check in online when I go to Spain with BA or to Norway with Norwegian, but they don't have stupid rules like RA, and it makes it easier when you get to the airport.
As far as I know, Ryanair doesn't allocate assigned seating regardless of how you check in. They will only allow passports for on-line check in and you have to enter your passport number onto their system in order to complete the process. If you opt not to do that, as Eva says, they charge you extra. Generally I fly Aer Lingus because they don't make you jump through all these hoops, but they are also more expensive. Swings & roundabouts...
Thanks Jane, think I'll pop a wee dressy something into my bag, have to be careful though as I'm flying with Aer Lingus and can only take 6kg of hand luggage (my handbag usually weighs around that much) Fi, I love your idea of travelling light, I really should try that sometime.
Geri thanks, I just pack as if I was staying in Scotland and dream of sunshine!
I can't get on to Carys's website, Sue hasn't managed yet either. Don't think either of us are too bothered about a specific colour though, as long as mine is yellow (if poss), I'll try again in a wee while.
Eva, I love your idea of travelling light too!
It's the end of the Edinburgh festival today and there's a fantastic firework display taking place this evening, shame though as it's very grey, dull and lots of low cloud, not sure how much we'll manage to see.
Roll on Friday ;)
Lin XX
Evening all, what fun you are all having, sob!
Maggie the boarding sequence thing I would guess is just they call so many seats through at a time, supposedly to avoid a stampede. However this is Ryan Air wea re talking here so it may mean something entirely different!
Lin although I won't be there if you can get slap in your case you go for it!
It is just starting a thunder storm here and I'm frightened! Help!
Oh Pauline,- come on, I'll hold your hand, or I can send BHB along. Who do you prefer? Ask a stoopid question.....I'm coming, Pauline!
Arrrrrggghhhh went off to do computer stuff for next week. Said my hard drive was full, surely not? I've external storaged all my downloads, some of my pix and all videos. Well, I suppose it has been a year of Loppiness.
Sorry you're not going to make Dublin Pauline, as has been said before we will raise a glass or ten to absent Loppies. As for the slap, no contest, where I go the slap goes! When talking to sis earlier today and discussing packing she didn't hesitate when assuming my slap was going in my bag first.
Even when I go power walking, I always have to have my lippy on (I try to remember clothes as well), just because I'm walking fast doesn't mean I shouldn't look nice does it?
Lin X
Hi all
Maggie has popped out to get a fresh supply of nourishment ( mainly incahol) so I will try to enlighten you with regards to the boarding at Ryanair (just Googled this information)
By checking in online (only if you have no hold baggage) you will not have to queue at the airport, just go to departures with your passport and boarding pass (printed out at home) and that's it, Ryanair has a boarding sequence system (they do not allocate seats , you just get on and pick your own) passengers are allocated a boarding sequence number and passengers with numbers between 1 and 65 board first and those with higher numbers board later.
M&M's numbers are 3 and 4 so will get on board in the first wave.
I hope this helps, so those of you with the option to book online would be better off doing so.
Thankyou Eva I feel better now. It is still very dark but I think it may have passed by. Really did have need of one of my blankets then!
Glad to hear it Lin! Just out of interest have you ever forgotten your clothes when power walking? Bet you are popular if so!
Pauline, thankfully me and the menapause haven't quite reached that stage yet (?)
Did have a lovely walk this morning alongside the Pentland Hills and managed to spy a hare, lots of deer and a bat. I'm a bit of a twitcher so am always trying to identify various birds - much to the amusement of my friends, they're very kind and say things like "oh yes Lin, is it really, how interesting" I think they're just trying to humour me, bless them.
Martin,- thank you for enlightening us as to the RA boarding procedure. If Maggie and Maureen goes in the first wave, they can do a German tourist one and keep a seat for me! I'll even supply the towel!
Linx,- I have to admit to a bit of vanity. I don't powerwalk, but I wouldn't dream of going for a gentle walk without some lippy and eyeshadow on. You never know who you can bump into strolling along the seafront!
I have had the odd hot flushes due to the menopause, but have never been tempted to go outside without clothes on! That would really scare the birds!
Linx - that sounds like the kind of things my friends say when I start talking about Lee - as I do, at every available opportunity!!!
Should be pub night for me, but we're having a night in for a change - the pubs takings will definitely be down tonight!
Eva - yes! I waited till your back was turned and snuck in!
Thank you Martin - I hope that the Priorty Booking people still get on first though (seeing as Karen and I have forked out extra for it!!)
Lin -Yellow has gone I'm afraid, but last I looked Orange and Cream were still available!
Evening. The storms sem to have missed us over in the East. It has been hot and sunny all day, we just had a very short but torrential rainstorm late afternoon then dry and bright again.
I almost forgot about the Hairspray prog. Sis tried to video it but couldn't (I don't think they connected everything back up properly when they bought their new telly?) But BinL has promised to do a series record and transfer to dvd.
My bag is pretty small too so a couple of tops and some smart trousers will have to do, plus undies and pj's of course! I opted to pay the extra to check in at the airport as my friend had trouble doing it online and ended up having to do it at the desk anyway. It does mean having to get to the airport a bit earlier at both ends, but I like to do that anyway. I get quite irate at people who turn up five minutes before the plane is due to leave and wonder why they are refused. Same applies to those who check in but then have to be called to board as they don't look at the information screens. Sorry rant over!
Hasn't the time gone quickly, scollops go back to school on Tuesday and Dubfest on Friday, it'll soon be christmas!!
Watching this DVO show, not sure about it at the moment, can't say I feel gripped so far! Bet Lee is on next week when I'm away, or the week I'm at PiP, and think he might be the only thing bringing me back, no surprise there then! Must say DVO looks amazing, as usual!
hallo Eva, Dont worry haben wir ein Handtuch für Sie
Am I the only one amused by the fact the school DVO chose is called Kingsmead?
Arrggghh Ali! Don't mention Christmas!
Sorry Jane, didn't mean to scare you!
Right, better get scollops off to bed, then maybe I can have a large drink and put my feet up.
Phew! I've been having problems accessing pages like BBC iPlayer, Sky iPlayer and similar for the past couple of weeks so I tried deleting my cookies to see if that would help - didn't realise it would sign me me out of the blog! Thought I might not be able to sign in again but thankfully I'd kept a note of my password etc.
Pauline, I think Lee will be in episode on 28 September as I'm away then and if Sky Player is same as BBC iPlayer and only holds programmes for 7 days, I'll have no chance of watching it. Mind you, given I can't access Sky Player at present, it doesn't make much difference.
Oooohhh great! I tried downloading a virus checker and even that's not worked.
Any mention/sign of Lee on this week's Hairspray programme?
Eva, Wo würden Sie lieber auf einen Sitz im Flugzeug?
Eva (where would you prefer to sit on the plane)
Maggie here Eva (your german tourist) will try to keep you a seat if you answer the above question, i.e front, back, behind or in front of the wings.
Just cooked a lovely meal - steak, potatoes sauteed with onions and bacon, cauliflower cheese and garlic mushrooms, washed down with a bottle of red - was really looking forward to it, then sat down to eat and suddenly had no appetite!! Hardly ate a thing. How annoying is that!! Managed to share the bottle of red though!!
Didn't see DVO's show - might try SkyPlayer, although hope some techie person manages to record it when Lee's on.
Karen that sounds yummy! We had take out pizza. It often happens to me as well, suddenly loosing appetite.
Can you reserve us all a seat Martin?
I have Hairspray recorded but haven't watched it all - I gather not to expect Lee - am I right?
Well I think I had better go - Sweet Meads all
Just had an extremely long phone call from nephew who is now a Daddy! Poor things have had a tough time of it, His girlfriend lost a lot of blood during the birth so thye kept her in till yesterday. Finally they are all home but the baby keeps getting trapped wind, so that was a sleepless night last night! Anyway apparently the baby is gorgeous, the best ever born in spite of this.
Because of this I missed the end of the Hairspray programme but from what I saw absolutely no mention of Lee!
Karen, don't put yourself out to watch the DVO show. It was okay, but I wouldn't say more than that. Might pick up as we get to know the kids better. Most importantly, there was no Lee (there was a little bit of Ben, though, if that's any good to you.)
Can someone remind me which boxes are still available?
Karen, that meal sounds delish, I could just eat it, I've had no dinner! Cheese on toast here I come.
Nite nite Loppies. x
Since we're saying what we had for dinner, I had a scrumptious fish finger sandwich!
Can't watch DVO as we don't have Sky1 &2. It's repeated several times I think.
Lynx -- Kathleen's already got lemon; try again.
Weather just said thunderstorms Thursday, Friday & Saturday. :(
Geri,- with weather forecasts like that, it's just as well Pauline is going South. Else I would have had to hold her hand all the time!
Maggie,- Ich weiss nicht. Ich prefiere keine sondere Sitz- as long as it's an aisle seat! (Don't know what aisle seat is in German.)
There is a very serious, black program on BBC just now about a pedophile being found out and how it affects his family. Strong stuff!
Geri - I too was amused that the school is called Kingsmead, brought to mind King Lee also had a giggle at the two boys who gave DVO their phone numbers. I thought some of the kids showed real potential, sadly no Lee to brighten up our night's viewing (cue DVD player)!
Jane, thanks for letting me know, Sue's just text me to say she has got through and picked us both a colour - what would I do without her!
Ali, my son started back at school two weeks ago - the school hols are always a little earlier in Scotland. The thought of Christmas scares me, I'm still in my bubble waiting for summer.
Geri, thanks I'll take whatever colour is left.
Nightlee night Loppies X
karen,- send your discarded dinner here. I'll eat it tomorrow! I had a lovely roast chicken (M&S), enough for another 2 dinners, with nice fresh veg and roast potatoes. A proper Sunday roast!
Just lost my post - there are pics of Lee arriving at tonight's recording of the final Hairspray programme on Getty & Wire Images, also pics of Denise
Getty site pics have vanished - they were there 5 mins ago, maybe they are still loading. This is link to Hairspray page on Wire Image - there are 3 pics of Lee
http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=331197&nbc1=1
Phew I have just watched that drama on BBC1 Eva, heavy, heavy stuff, but so very well acted. Compelling.
Oh not thunder storms in Dublin. It is just as well as you say Eva! Mind just watching the news about poor New Orleans, so a mere thunderstorm seems nothing compared to what might be heading their way. Those poor people, they are only just starting to get back on their feet.
Thanks for those pics Diana, lovely! Needed cheering up after the doom and gloom I've been watching tonight!
I think it's time to go to bed. Heavy day tomorrow,- saying goodbye to Goldie!
Good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Oh I'd forgotten it's tomorrow that Goldie goes to a new home. I do hope that she will be happy with her new owner. However that means you are also saying hello to Poppy, when one car door closes another one opens!
Bed for me as well, I think, so night night all and sleep tight.
Well, after several false starts I've learnt a new techie skill. Secret until the weekend.
Very long phone call from my friend, the one who has been very ill. He seems much brighter.
Message for Goldie
Chin up girl, or should I say bumper up girl. You will have an exciting few days. Much more interesting than staying with Eva. I hope you enjoy it. If you can in a few days use your new found pc skills to let us know how you are. Just remember to clean your tyres before going to look for the computer, don't want to let on how clever you are, remember what happened to Herbie.
Diana-thanks for the link.
Nightlee night all (5 sleeps)
The holiday home is acting up - problem with MSN servers - but hopefully will be working properly again soon just keep trying and you will get in - pressie for you
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v116/CarysK/?action=view¤t=harispray.jpg
Thanks Carys
Recorded that drama programme - sounds like it was good, if heavy!! Just watched a film, which is a rare occurence for me, my attention span doesn't usually keep me sat in one place for two hours - unless of course I'm sat in a certain theatre watching a certain show starring a certainly gorgeously talented young man.
Goldie - goodbye - we'll miss you - never forget the Loppies!!
Night all. Sleep well.
Oo thanks Carys - lovely pic.
Eva, hope Goldie will be ok? Tell her she will not be forgotten …….sniff ….sniff….. Bye Goldie
JaneE I have been looking around the Martin Lewis site (sorry but I love that site.Maureen and I did use the voucher for GBK in London the other night) and here is a bit of info that might help you, this is from someone who had paid for priority booking
The last 4 times I have flown with Ryanair, in the last year, the majority of passengers have had priority boarding.
If you do decide to pay for it, make sure when you check in they actually give you a priority boarding pass! Every single time I have booked it they have tried to avoid actually giving me the pass, a couple of times I have actually ended up at the gate only to realise I didn't actually have a priority boarding pass. And showing the booking confirmation, which clearly stated I had paid for it made no difference to the staff at the gate, which refused to let me board with other priority boarding customers.
Night all
PS…. Thank you for all the links
Lovely pic, thanks Carys.
Goldie, just think of the new people you will meet. You might even find yourself a new boyfriend when your sitting on the forecourt.
Night Loppies.
Thanks for that piccy present Carys, I see he's getting adoring looks from all the girls in the background (of course).
Bye bye Goldie, shall miss hearing about your adventures and tantrums, wonder what Poppy will get up to Eva.
When are you off on your holiday Pauline?
My word it will be quiet here next weekend.
Good morning, BHB, what's that you're doing -- making a special wreath of flowers? Well, it's very pretty, I like the yellow roses, but what's it for? Oh, a farewell present for Goldie -- aw, how sweet! Do you think I could distract you from your horticultural endeavours (does this qualify as horticulture?) would you mind getting me a stiff Irish Coffee and a muffin, please? It's my first real day back at the w--- place; Friday doesn't count since I was teaching. You're lovely, a neck massage might indeed help. Mmm....
Loved the pics of the GO, by the way, but what was that black spot in the middle of yours, Carys? Had our GO been sloppy & spilled something, or is it a camera flaw? I loved the looks the girls were giving him, too, Maeve.
Lynx, there are still about half-a-dozen colours left. If you still have problems getting into Carys's site, just e-mail me & I'll do it for you.
BHB, you're walking me to the busstop? Ahh, makes the morning almost bearable...
Good morning all!
And bye bye to Goldie! Never mind - i'm sure you'll be happy in your new home!
Sue - there is only one box left - it'll be either C or D.
Carys - I've not looked yet but thanks for our pressy in advance!
Maggie - thank you for the tip! I shall remember that!
hello BHB, you've just walked Geri to the bus stop have you? Aren't you kind! How about some tea and toast? Thank you!
Morning. There's a definite autumunal nip in the air this morning. I'm still hoping for an indian summer.
Bye bye Goldie, hope you're going to a good home.
Thanks for the pic, Carys.
Morning all. It's still summery here; pale blue sky and the sun is out. Fortunately the air is fresher than it was yesterday, even though there were no thunderstorms or rain here.
Hello sweetheart. What's this? You've got my breakfast ready,- leaded, a big mug, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and toast,- all placed nicely on a little table next to a comfortable easychair? You think the chair will be better for my back ? ? Do I want anything else? ? ? A hug, a kiss? ? ? ? BHB, what't going on? ? ? ? ? You're not leaving us, are you? ? ? ? ? ? You've seen the error of your ways and from now on you'll always be ready to serve us breakfast when we come in? ? ? ? ? ? ? The cuddling and snuggling will be done very discreetly when the Bistro is quiet? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (I think I've used up my questionmark ration for today!) So come and sit down here next to me, and we'll have a proper talk. Yes, you know I adore you and only want the best for you. Please, don't go off in a huff if I tease you. In your profession you need to grow a thich skin,- the waiting profession I mean. What did you think I meant? And off he goes again!
Thank you all for your messages for Goldie. I think she's been in over night to read them, because there are some faint marks on the floor, but I won't tell her off. Although I slightly resent your remarks that she might be better off with new owners (Who else will spoil her like I do?), I realised you only said it to make her better. Someone has even left her flowers! I'm going to have a serious conversation with her on our way in to Canterbury, and I will of course report back.
Carys,- thank you for the photo. Who wouldn't look adoringly at him that close up?
Crickey,- just heard Sarah Kennedy (Radio2) said Jason Donovon will be on I'm a Celebrety-get me out of here! It's filmed in Austarlia, isn't it? I hope they keep him forever!
And then Goldie rides off into the sunset.(Not quite, but you know what I mean! It's called poetic license.))
Morning all, a bit late but have been involved emailing a friend who has just let me know her Mum has died suddenly. She had a fairly volatile relationship with her and is surprised how upset she is. I'm pleased to say they were on good terms just before she died. As we seeem to be quite quiet at the moment, may I pinch a few ohhhhmmmms for her please?
Thanks for that scrummy pic Carys, cheered me up no end, I have to say!
So bye bye Goldie as she drives off into the sunset. (ok I know it's morning, this is poetic license I'm using here ok?) we will miss you but I am sure that you will find another home where you are loved, there may even be another car for you to play with!
Hello Poppy (I know I'm fickle) lovely to meet you. What a lucky lady you are to have such a lovely new owner, she plays such lovely music for you to listen to!
Maeve I going on holiday on Thursday evening. Woohoo very close now, it may not be the Dublinfest, but I'm thinking sun sea and sand!
About to go out and have a manicure, pedicure as pert of my preparations, so will see you all later.
Morning BHB, yes am in a bit of a rush this morning so a quick coffee and a cuddle in the blanket......lovely, right I'm off!
Do you know Eva that is spooky, I typed that about poetic license when I hadn't properly read your post. Great minds!
Lovely pic of Lee & Denise from last night http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1051236/Loved-Denise-Van-Outen-brings-splash-colour-Hairspray-canary-yellow.html
Morning, yes I know it makes a change for me to be here so early! I thought I would drop in before I do a little Dublinfest shopping.
I know I'm probably too late, but farewell Goldie, and Good Luck.
Pauline, ohhhmmmsss for your friend. I had a similar relationship with my mother, and it wasn't untill she died that I realised how much I would miss her. I also understand her much better, now that I'm the age she was when we had all our problems. Saddest words in the world 'too late'.
Talking of the impending tragedy of New Orleans, when we were in Vegas after the last disaster, we got talking to a couple who were living in their motorhome with three huge dogs, having lost everything they had, with inadequate insurance. Makes you glad for what you've got doesn't it?
Maggie, thanks for the info on priority boarding.
Thanks for the links to the lovely pics.
Back later.
Thanks for the link Diana!
Nice to have that and Carys's lovely photo to cheer up lunchtime.
Pauline - here are some Ohmmmms for your friend. Have a lovely time in the sun & sand
Just putting up the banner saying WELCOME POPPY!
Hi all. I'm just back from a week off to over 100 emails most of them relating to this weekend as far as I could tell! Some of them were work related and I hope I've managed to sift the important ones. I think the most important one was re the meeting place on Friday evening from K2. I've got that. If there is anything else crucial that I've missed please let me know. Can I squeeeeeeeeal.
I've been in Cornwall and against my better judgement flew Ryanair so I'll give you the lowdown. I only had hand luggage but that was a small case (carefully measured)and a seperate handbag. They didn't tell me to put my handbag in the case and they didn't weigh the case if that's any help to anyone. Boarding was just a free for all. Don't forget if you are only taking hand luggage all your liquid toiletries have to fit in a smallish clear plastic bag.
My journey home was a nightmare. It was so foggy that the incoming plane couldn't land and so although I was meant to be back Thursday night I didn't actually arrive home until Friday lunchtime and that was pure luck. I managed to get the last seat on Ryanairs Friday morning flight and that was because I was travelling alone. Lots of families with children didn't get on the flight and all the available RA flights over the weekend were full. If I hadn't got the last seat for Friday I would either have had to use another airline or train to get back or come back RA tomorrow!! It was a nightmare. Their customer care is completely non existent.
I had a lovely week apart from that. The weather was dire but my friend has a house with fantastic views and we started drinking and eating at lunchtime and didn't stop. Lushes I did you proud.
I haven't managed to catch up on the goings on here and realistically(sp!?)not likely to. I feel a bit disorientated coming back to w**k for 4 days and then flying off again. Added to that my mum is having a new kitchen fitted this week so that is going to stress her which is bound to have a knock on effect on me. Hope everyone is ok but ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhms just in case.
Lots more great piccies - thanks to liz2 on LMAS http://www.contactmusic.com/pictures/denise_van_outen/1-1
Alison, in case you've not seen, you need to choose a colour for the raffle.
Ohhmmms to your friend Pauline.
Alison,- welcome home. See you in a few days!
Well, this has been an emotional day, I can tell you. Going in to Canterbury, Goldie was very quiet. When I spoke to her, I only got the occational HMPF! as answer, but I persevered. I told her about behaving herself, remember all I had taught her, being a good girl, not talk to strange cars etc. The complete silent treatment was what I got! When we arrived in Canterbury, I parked her in the carpark, made sure I took all my belongings, and when I left, I patted her bonnet and said"Goodbye darling". Nothing.
I had parked her next to a very handsome, blue 308 with glass roof et all, and I'd hardly walked a couple of steps before I heard her say:" Hi ! My name is Goldie, and I am by Royal Appointment only, so if you want a date, you have to call Buck House" ! ! ! ! The little trollop!
After paying in a large sum of money and signing a lot of papers, I was ready to be introduced to Poppy. I have to say,- it was love at first sight! When I drove away, I put Lee on the CD player (Just as well to start as I mean to go on!) and said:"Listen to this. Do you like him?" There was a sigh, a gulp and then she said "Yes, Mum, he is lovely, lovely, lovely". A girl after my taste.
In the beginning she was a bit timid, but that's natural. She had only done 8 miles previously, so I commend her for being careful. She soon warmed up though, and as we entered the motorway, it was full speed ahead! No maidenish hesitations there!
I had to leave her in the Tesco car park for a while, but she was quite happy to wait. "A step at the time" she told me. Precocious? I think so.
Now she's happily settled in the driveway. She was a bit miffed not having a garage to stay in, but I explained about Mrs. Bosch and all the garden tools, and she agreed that the driveway was the best place for her. She prefered not to mingle with the staff! ! ! !
She waves back to all who's been so welcoming.
Now I'd better get the shopping unpacked and the lunch started. See you later.
Hi All just got back from a weekend in Sussex, visiting Ploppy's Sloppy.
Hope all is well, thank you for the list Eva, I am busy making lists, But I now can't find the travel plug.
Sorry to hear about your friend Pauline, lots of ooohhmms for you to pass on to her.
Eva could you do me a favour and e mail me Jo4 D of B, I will e amil you and tell you why, Thanks.
Love to Poppy
You would never believe it, I have now lost the list with "things to remember for the Holiday", and still can't find the travel plug.
PAULINE talking of travel plugs have you remembered to take
Mobile phone charger
Camera charger
Do you need to top said mobile up before you go?
If I think of anything else I will let you know.
Jill,- you can join my team of list makers! But I'll be the list KEEPER !
Hi Everyone - I'm back! Italy & the wedding were absolutely fabulous!
Just popping my head around the door to see you all, have to make dinner and catch up on the blog - so will check back a bit later - hope everyone's ok.
xx
Welcome home, Karen2, we've missed you. Hope you're OK with Karen's pick of a colour for you. Alison, glad you're back in one piece, too. Don't forget to select your colour as well.
One of my very nice colleagues gave me a lift home which was great because I was beat. Not only my first real day back at work, but I'd been awake since 3:30 -- a combination of rainstorms and bad dreams. Never mind, it's a short week and a lovely weekend at the end of it to look forward to.
Hope all is well in loppyland, but ohms to everyone who needs them.
Evening all
Bloomin typical, it's been threatening rain all day here but waited until I was just about to leave work and then the heavens opened - my feet were soaked by the time I'd paddled home!!
Bye Goldie - miss you already. Hello Poppy, welcome to Loppyland!!
JD on I'm a celebrity?? Hasn't he already been on it once? I think they're trying to tell him something!!
Pauline - sending lots of ohmmmss for your friend.
Thanks for the links to the pics Diana. Girl at work stopped me in the corridor today and said "I saw your Lee in the paper over the weekend"! My Lee!! Lovely girl she is!!
Alison and K2 - welcome back. Glad you both had a good time. Alison, I love the way you spent your holiday, sounds like my kind of holiday!!
In fact, talking of eating and drinking........
Evening all, first THANKYOU Eva, my postman bought me my little pressie today, and now my evenings can be GO filled again!
Thanks for the extras Jill, and yes everything will be fully charged, including me!
Glad to hear Poppy is settling in nicely Eva. She sounds a lovely girl, with excellent taste in music.
Hi Karen2 welcome back, glad you had a good time.
Welcome Home Karen 2 and Alison!!
Welcome to Loppyland Poppy!
Jill thank you! I would ahve forgottion both the charger and the plug!!!
Crikey - only just seen on the news about the hurricane in New Orleans!! And here's me whingeing on about getting soaked - what a plonker!!
I don't remember the original list, but did it include tickets, reservation confirmations, passport and medications? Oh, and an emergency sewing kit is also useful for the Brownies among you. Oh, and sun tan oil. Or, if you're coming to Dublin, an umbrella...
Forgot to say thanks for the links to those pics Diana, wonder who bought DVO stuff from Jo Malone? Lucky her. There are some very catty remarks under that first link though. Meow, definitely.
Don't mention mobile phone chargers!!!!
Jane - do you have our plane tickets or whatever they use these days? You didn't send anything to me did you?? Look you've all got me panicking again now, and I'd only just calmed down from last week!!!
Karen,- what was said this morning by Sarah Kennedy was when she was commenting on JD being on I'm a Celebrity was that he had remarked he hoped it would revitalize his career. As I was blogging at the same time and only listening with half an ear, it might have been a thing of the past. As I never watch the programme, I didn't have a clue that he'd been before.
Pauline,- glad the present arrived safely. We couldn't have your home as an ADWD-free zone, now could we?
Karen2,- welcome home Did you bring a handsome Italian with you? If you did, I'll look after him over the weekend since you'll be busy entertaining visiting Loppies!
Geri,- why would we need sewing kit? Are you sending us on an embroidery course? We don't need adapter plugs for Ireland, do we?
Kare,- I am NOT mentioning mobile phone chargers.
I think problem solved neighbour is lending me her travel plug.
Watching "London Tonight" ITV at the end of the programme they always show the headlines of the London papers, well on London Lite there was a picture of DVO and BHB above the headlines but I can't remember what the headline was, I am really sorry perhaps one of our London Loppies will know.
Stop panicking Karen!!!
The paperwork is in my handbag. Now have you you got your passport? - euros?
Geri - my mind has gone blank! Do we need an adaptor?
Welcome back, K2.
I had a pleasant shock when I left the office. Grabbed today's London Lite and saw Lee's face looking back at me! Actually it's a pic of Lee & Denise but as the wind was blowing my hair across my face, I only saw Lee at first. Intriguing report re Phantom 2 - "Denise in talks to do Phantom". Apparently, ALW is very keen for Denise to play Christine and she is very interested. If she appears, I'll be very surprised if Lee is also in it.
Yes, you need an adaptor. And an Irish dictionary because no one other than K2 and I speak English. Oh, and be prepared for the six hour time difference...Snigger! You do make it far too easy!! Seriously, nope, no adapter required. Just cast-iron stomachs -- K2 has some advanced drinking on the itinerary!
Thanks to Ro for the link http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1634133.ece
This is the photo which apears on London Lite front page - at least the top half does. Worth keeping an eye on the photo agencies websites over the next day or two for more photos.
Ha! Very ha! Lepry!
I'm going to talk to someone sensible!
Hello Diana - thank you for the link1
Sorry Karen2 forgot to say thank you very much my Postman brought me a lovely package on Friday, great also that you had a good time in Italy.
Phew! That's a huge pile of i****g done, and I'm feeling very virtous!
No Geri,- it's not a 6 hours time difference. It only feels like that sometimes!
Thanks for the link, again, Diana. Love the picture of them, but what a mean picture of DVO on her own. She obviously just blinked and they manage to infer she is... er.... very emotional!
Geri you are a tease! Everyone knows it's only a 2 hour time change!
Now what can I watch, not much on tv, an old New Tricks that I've seen..... aha I know! Thanks again Eva! Better start at the beginning and work my way through I think!
Three photos of Lee from last night on Famous http://www.famous.uk.com/search-action-nl.do?searchfield=C&searchstring=lee+mead
And more!
http://www.rexfeatures.com/search/?kw=lee+mead&iso=GBR&viah=Y&lkw=&stk=N&sft=&search_oldest.x=-1
Thanks for all the links, Diana. I have to say the pictures of Lee & DVO together aren't my image of burning love. Their body language is pretty interesting, I think. Mind you, she looks really tired, so it may be no more than that. It would be interesting to see the pictures in sequence: she looks happier when he's carrying the bag, doesn't she?
You're right, Pauline. It is only a 2-hour difference. We're ahead. Of course.
Glad you asked about plugs, that was going to be my question. I thought it was the same as here, no idea how I knew though.
Diana has just remined me about a very special day next week. I hadn't turned Cliffy over so I'd forgotten. Row AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
New Tricks is on now.
I'm off to do stuff for the weekend now.
Catch up later
Thanks for the links.
Lady Jane bids you all a lovely night with sweet Meads to one and all. Apparently her Lord & Master (ha!) wanted some quality time. Doesn't the man know she's got some serious loppying to do?
I just sent out an e-mail; can you let me know if anyone doesn't get it. You know how reliable my system is...
LMAS are doing another calendar like last year. Here are the initial details for those interested.
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/900401
Did we talk about doing one sometime back?
Geri, email received.
welcome back K2 and Alison.. glad the wedding was a success K2, sorry you had lousy weather Alison.
Thanks for all those lovely links of GO photos Diana - he's so gorgeous.
Well I'm ready with the paperwork for the weekend.. now just to make sure I don't overpack.. gotta do that now - late coming back from the office dear.. had to do go for a farewell drink with a colleague - - - it was tuff.
ooooh, and hello to Poppy - welcome to Loppyville. Sorry I missed Goldie. Do hope she's having lots of fun. Do you think she'll get lots of 4play on the 4court?
I have a very very brave friend.. and I need some help please. Bearing in mind I'm not a cook, can someone please give me a really fast and easy vegetarian recipe for a main course (wednesday night)... you might ask, why don't I just check out a recipe book?? Well if you're a person that doesn't cook, what do you need recipe books for?
Right - off to finish packing.
No email received by me Geri..
Thanks for the welcome back, missed you all, even while soaking up the sunshine, celebrating a beautiful wedding and giggling with my cousins over the hotel lifeguard and one or two of the waiters....oops, sorry, wasn't trying to make you all jealous!
It's hard to even start to describe just how idyllic the setting was. We all (Irish contingent of 30, most of whom flew out and back together)completely filled a place called Corte in Fiore which is in the middle of nowhere, and just in from the coast, you could see the sea from the courtyard where we ate all our meals.
On Friday we went sightseeing and Sunday we just chilled, recovered from the wedding night and had siestas, almost everyone got in the pool and it was great fun.
On Saturday there was a bus to take us all to the church and back and then the reception was held where we stayed, it was basically a semi-circle of chalets around a central courtyard and swimming pool where we ate as a large group each evening.
http://www.agriturismo.com/corteinfiore/dove_siamo.asp
(see picture gallery for now, I'll be able to upload some of my pics from work tomorrow)
The meal was indoors, a typical Italian meal, about 8 courses over about 6 hours. Then a fruit buffet and the wedding cake was served out on the patio when the music started. There was two small bands one Italian and also an Irish traditional band who certainly got everyone up dancing.
The italians don't do wedding speeches and at first seemed a little bemused, but Simone had warned her Dad to have something prepared and they really got into it, the priest (an Irishman) did all the translations. Then the Bride's mum, who has a little english, decided that she wasn't being left out and got up to express her pleasure at the day's events in what english she could but the poor woman just got emotional and the Italians really went along with the irish crowd's clapping and cheering.
Their first dance was to "MoonRiver" and on the next evening (Sunday) which was everyone's last night, we sat as a big group again and the brides family came to join us for dinner. Then at the end of the night the Irish family all sang MoonRiver for them again and the Italians were just enchanted, there wasn't a dry eye. It was a truly memorable few days.
I've been trying to catch up but have only managed to skim, have checked out a few links but not all of them yet, loved the Alex Belfield interview, hasn't our boy really come into his own! And yes, Alex does sound suspiciously like a loppy to me!
I see that Goldie has gone to her new home (hope we'll hear from her now and again!) and that we've been welcoming my new godcar, hello Poppy, welcome to Loppyland.
Karen - thanks for chosing a colour for me for the raffle.
Geri - didn't you send them the Irish phrase book for use when they land in Dublin? Don't they know that if they don't have the lingo they'll be turned back at the border, loppy or not!
Four sleeps now - can I borrow a squeeeeeealllllllll from JaneE??
Glad the badges arrived safely. Very tired now and going to bed, goodnight all.
Sorry about that, didn't mean my post to be so long and I also hadn't refreshed since 8.30pm so now I've a bit more catching up to do!
More links - thanks Diana.
Very tired, need to get to bed early before the dreaded w**k tomorrow. Definitely goodnight now, xx.
Great time had by all, I see, K2. Sounds lovely.
Auds, I've re-sent that e-mail. Let me know if it still doesn't reach you & I'll try my g-mail account.
Hi Alison and K2, nice to have you back.
Welcome Poppy, hope you'll be happy in your new home, with a Mummy like Eva how could you not?
Karen2, the wedding celebrations sound delightful. Glad you had a lovely time.
Diana, thanks for the links, not sure about the yellow dress!!
I've had a pretty boring day, h****w**k and i**ning, listening to the rain beating down on the roof of the conservatory. I know we should be grateful that we don't live in New Orleans, but I reckon we should start thinking about building an ark!!
Bedtime, nite nite Loppies. x
Oh Karen2 that sounds like a fabulous wedding, great to hear you had a good time ( you didn't bring one of the waiters back for the Dubfest did you).
Geri,- I haven't had a mail from you.
Karen2,- welcome home. What a lovely place it looks. It sounds as if language barriers didn't pose a problem. Only one question:
Why did you have to recover from the wedding night? Is that a particular Irish or Italian custom, guests participating?
My right arm and shoulder are giving me problems tonight, so it's painful to write. I'll therefore bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Email received Geri.
Goodnight, loppies. Eva, I have visions of Goldie with an Eva-shaped voodoo doll into which she's sticking pins... Sounds like a Stephen King novel, doesn't it?
Anyway, goodnight, sweet Meads -- four sleeps!!!
Evening ladies.
Gari I got your email thank you and have replied.
Alli poor you what dire weather you had here , and it is bucketing it down tonight.
Pauline lots of ohhhmmmsss to your friend .
I can hear you all packing feverishly from here.
Bybye goldie grat to have known you.
Karen2 the wedding sounding lovely.
ok ninite all ! will I ever be ready to leave for france on Wednesday at this rate i don't think so!
sweet meads all.
Hello everyone - did you miss me?? Anyway haven't had time to read through the blog as got home early evening and then out at a meeting, but ooooohhhhhmmmmmmms if anyone is in need - have I missed waving goodbye to Goldie?? Will catch up in the morning - Sweet Meads all.
Course we missed you Carol, welcome home!
That wedding sounds terrific K2. Why don't I have relatives that get married in Italy? Mind it would be nice if my lot got married!
I have been having a lovely wallow in a certain programme. I spotted a gorgeous guy with curly black hair. I think he will do well, I'll keep a very close eye on him.
With that in mind, tis my bed time as well, so sleep tight all, night night.
Hi Carol....Bye Carol.... I'm very late in too had a skim and see you had a wonderful time at the wedding K2. Nice to see you back Alison and Goldie has gone ahhhh....and hello Poppy, she sounds really chirpy Eva.
Mega thanks for all the links Diana you are a star! I must have spent well over an hour going though them.
Chantale, I haven't even got the correct size bag sorted yet so think I'll be a last minute packer.
Its too late now but do remind me to tell you of my wonderful experience as a 'six pack' judge at scollops party last Saturday, remember I said I wouldn't stay long?.....got home at 2.30. Had FUN!!!
Geri-email received and answered.
Auds-I do a veggie lasangne, but no recipe. Lasange verdi, onions, chopped tinned tomatoes, green and orange lentils, peppers, chillis, freshly ground black pepper (no salt, no sugar), grated cheese for the top, jmk,lm,Cassy added those 2 ingredients, no idea what he meant, fresh tomatoes sliced, courgettes, aubergene, oregano, some rapeseed oil for prep of courgettes, aubergenes, peppers, chilli, onions, sliced and fried. Boil, skim, lentils until softish. Layer in dish with the sliced toms, lasange, cover with tinned chopped tomes which has the pepper, oregano mixed in. Grated cheese on top. Put in oven about gas 7 until cooked, no idea how long as I poke it. I like it anyway.
Must go now.
Nightlee night
Had a busy day and promised myself I could only come on the blog once I'd got to the bottom of the i***ing pile, finally managed it!
Fi and I have been discussing our packing, or rather the fact that neither of us have started yet! Did anyone see the Tonight prog about cheap airfares earlier? RA were mentioned re:all the extra fees for booking in, luggage etc. I got an email today reminding me about hand luggage and casually mentioning that I still had time to pay to put my case in the hold!!
Welcome home K2, Alison and Carol. Farewell Goldie, hello Poppy (we must be mad talking to cars?)
Oohmms for your friend Pauline
Diana thanks for the links, will check them out tomorrow.
Email received Geri and badge too K2, thankyou.
Suex I look forward to that story.
I'm heading for bed now too, I've been a bit of an insomniac recently. I feel tired but not sleepy, I don't suppose that makes sense but nevermind. Sweet meads, only 4 sleeps!!
Auds I do a cheats veggie chilli. Sweat off a chopped onion and chopped garlic in a little oil, add a tin of mixed beans in chilli sauce and heat through. You can make it a little hotter by stirring in some chilli powder just before adding the beans. Serve with either boiled rice or tacos and shredded lettuce, salsa and grated cheese. Quick and easy but tastes great!
Jo4 my veggie lasagne is slightly different but I might try your version next time, thanks.
Ali you veggie chilli looks a lot quicker than my lv. Auds I'd go with Ali's.
Then again, Auds, you could open a packet of macaroni and cheese...
Good morning, BHB, oh dear, you look wet through -- what, jogging in the rain? Not sure how healthy that is. And your clothes are positively GLUED to you! Cold? Yes, I'll bet you are. No, I insist you get out of those wet things immediately and I'll dry you off. Really. I insist. Hmm, rather warm in here... Never mind, I'll wrap you up in one of Pauline's nice soft blankets and make you some coffee. No, no one will mind -- we don't want you catching your death, now do we? Besides, it's very early & we have time for a snugg-- uh, I mean, for you to dry off before you start work. Dear, those curls really spring up after a quick toweling, don't they? And that's not all...
Morning all. It's a really miserable morning in London.
Auds, I'd cheat and go to M&S.
Is it time to go home yet?
Thanks to Mary on LMAS - there are 3/4 pages with pics
http://lfi.glbx.image-data.com/
Geri! I've only just read your post *snigger snigger*
Morning all. Autumn has officially arrived. The weather girl said so last night, and it's raining and windy outside. Poppy got wet her first night in (or rather outside) her new home!
Hello sweetheart. Yes, I'm smiling today, because I had a look out the window and saw my new car! And why are you smiling? Geri dried.......no, don't tell. I know Geri, so I'd bet it's not appropriate for public consumption! Since it's such a miserable day outside, why don't we have a nice leaded, some scrambled eggs on toast and I'll read the paper to you. Yes, my sweet, you can cuddle up next to me on the sofa. It's rather cosy here, isn't it?
Diana,- do you really start at your office before 7am? Oh, thank you, our Queen of The Links.
Ali,- of course we're not mad talking to cars. If we can go all over the world in the Tardis, suddenly be gloriously 27 and beautiful again, have BHB to wait on us (when he isn't cuddling under a blanket with one of you!), then talking to cars is but a detail!
Geri,- I wouldn't be surprised if Goldie had resorted to Voodoo, because yesterday my arm and shoulder were worse than ever. I'm certainly looking forward to my acupuncture/massage session tomorrow morning.
I had thought I'd ring Syd today and take him for a spin in Poppy, but the weather is so foul, we'd both be wet through before I could get him and the wheelchair to the car. Maybe it'll clear up a bit later.
Pauline,- I won't tell you what happens in that series, but keep an eye on the curly haired, handsome one. He might surprise you yet!
Yikes it is really tipping it down here. Can we have a collective ohhhhm for dry weather in Dublin this weekend?
K2 your wedding sounded heavenly.
Bye bye Goldie. Eva I was gutted when I got a new car. My first and only car prior to Smartie had been an old Golf. Smart cars at the time I got mine were sold through Mercedes and I had to leave my lovely although very unreliable Golf in a car park full of shiney big new Mercs. I was practically in tears!
I saw the end of London Tonight last night when they showed the papers headlines and spotted the London Lite with Lee and Denise so thanks for putting me out of my misery Diana. I thought the headline made it look like Lee was maybe in Phantom but that was probably just wishful thinking.
I think I have missed out on the raffle. How do I get involved?
Morning all, well another glorious summers day here...not! Still just two sleeps for me and woohooo, sunshine here I come! At least I hope so! I hope Poppy is ok after a night in the rain Eva, but I think she'll have to get used to it somehow!
Thanks for the link Diana, I just love the fact that ZT is listed as 'a guest'!! shows how fleeting fame is doen't it!
Geri!! What have you been up to with BHB? Morning sweetheart, you look a bit flushed what has Lepry been doing to you, no don't answer that! Now that blanket is all wet let me take it and dry.... oh didn't know you just had the tws' on.......what? oh sorry yes here you better have another blanket, blue today I think.
...not ignoring you - playing catch up from yesterday......will be back later (hopefully).
ALW is on this morning to talk about PiP now! He may mention Lee I will monitor!
So, they had a montage of shows and there was Lee singing ADWD, Lee... not JD, Lee! As it should be! The PiP will be broadcast on R2 for those of you that can't get there. If it is live I hope someone records it pretty please. Lots of chat about P2, but no mention of casting. He hopes it will open October, November. The characters are the same as PotO and there is a 10 year old child so, 10 years later. I think that would make a certain someone perfect to play Raoul! I got a feeling that the parentage of the child might be an issue, but the lord does like to tease! It does sound very promising though.
Pauline2,- I think the broadcast of Party in The Park is on 10th October, so unless you meet a Greek God and decide to stay, you should be home again for that!
I take it it's October/November NEXT year ALW is talking about?
I had a quick spin in Poppy, just to get her used to the town. She wasn't too miffed about the rain, as long as I promised to get her washes and waxed when the rain stopped. I think we have another little princess here!
Pauline, I heard that Raoul was supposed to be a drunkard and wastrel in P2! Do we want our boy to play him if that's the case? Anyway, thanks for passing on the ALW info. I think you're right about 10 October, Eva - we're away end Sept/early Oct and I know I breathed a sigh of relief when I found out PiP wasn't being broadcast whilst away.
K2 what a magical time you had at the wedding in Italy, it sounds terrific fun and I hope the bride and groom had the time of their lives.
Glad to hear Poppy is getting used to life with you Eva, must keep her in check though.
It's becoming very intriguing wondering what the GO will be doing next, so many different hints and ideas around.
Good grief Geri! What are you doing with the BHB???!!
Alison - the raffle involves going onto Carys's site and picking a colour from the dream coat. All the colours relate to prizes and there's no charge.
Last I looked, colours still available - Brown, Black, Fawn, Lilac, Cream, Grey, White, and Orange.
If you can't get onto Cary's site let me, or Geri know what colour you want and we'll do it for you!
Um yes it is next year!! Sorry. Well interesting point Diana, maybe he finds redemption though and gets to sing fantastic songs, that would be ok. Would certainly be a lot more of a stretch for him!
Glad the broadcast is later, though as a good friends birthday is about then may still need help!
Think Poppy may need watching Eva, she could lead you a merry dance otherwise!
Ah Pauline,- you know what a sucker I am where The Young Ones are concerned! Especially now that Ploppy has joined their ranks!
Jane E I've never managed to get onto Carys site so I'd appreciate it if you could pick me a colour. I'm easy about which one I have so long as I don't have to dress in it!
WOS have picked up on Denise being in P2, though from London Lite which isn't the most reliable of papers http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8821220355625&title=Van+Outen+Is+New+Christine%2C+More+School+Musicals+Planned%3F%3F%3F
Interesting Diana, oh well time will tell!
Off to see Sloppy for the afternoon so will see you later.
What a miserable day, I got soaked on the school run this morning! The builder came round today to sort out a couple of snags and investigate the hole in the garden, it's a clean-water drain and needs clearing out and a cover put on it. It will be sorted asap as it is a health and safety issue.
I took the opportunity to catch up on paperwork, phone calls and emails this morning so I'm a bit more organised now. Nephew now wants me to do a jigsaw puzzle with him so I'll have to go, back later.
This has been added to WOS page linked above:
"NOTE: A spokesperson for Lloyd Webber has told Whatsonstage.com that Van Outen is in fact not in talks for a role in the Phantom sequel. Too bad for any Denise fans!"
No idea if I've done this link right, but if not it's Roro's post on the Forum, An oldie but goodie. I've seen it before, it's hilarious.
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/901608
Can't believe I just did a 'linky thing'!!!!
Sue, congrats in climbing up the techi ladder. This will take you directly to the site talked about at the forum:
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/mediamonkey/2008/09/monkey_goes_to_the_hairspray_t.html
Soryy, should be this link:
http://raesblog.blog.co.uk/?tag=holiday
Just been trying to catch up.
Goodbye Goldie, Hello Poppy.
Sounds like a you all had a fantastic time at the wedding Karen2.
Welcome back all holidaying Loppies.
Thanks for all the links and well done Sue1.
All the vegetarian dishes sound delicious. I'd go for macaroni cheese as it's my favourite. ploppy always cooks it for me when I'm fed up.
Last day of the hols today, back to work tomorrow! I know, I've had 6 weeks but we do have planning and preparation to do you know.
Just caught the end of ALW interview on This Morning so missed GO.
I see JD is releasing a new album soon.
Better go now and pack school bag , sulk, sulk. We're bound to have hot sunny days now.
See you later.
... just a quick hi and bye...
got an email re ALW BiP listing the stars: Philip Achile, Jonathan Ansell, Steve Balsamo, Dean Collinson, Jason Donovan (aaaarrrggh - he'd BETTER NOT sing anything from Jo) Maria Friedman, Rutie Henshall, Duncan James, Lee Mead **sigh**, Idina Menzel, Denise Van Outen, Elaine Paige, Rhydian, Joss Stone, Julian LW, Hayley Westenra, plust the BBC Concert Orchester and Crouch End Fesitval Chorus
Featuring songs from: JCS, JATAATD, Evita, Cats, Starlight, Beautiful Game, Whistle Down The Wind, TPOTO and Sunset Boulevard.
No mention of Connie (altho JB mentions it on his R2 VO advert)... no mention of MB?? either - why wouldn't he do this I wonder.
And to say thanks for the veggie menus.. just caught up with them - and printed out. I think, Jo4, that I will go with the Ali's chilli bean cheat dish (far less preparation)for tomorrow night. But I've printed out your lasagne one, and will give that a go (when I have more time) Good heavens, if being with Loppies gets me to start cooking again... that'd be a miracle.
...and no Sarah Brightman! Bet Hayley and JA sing their duet again! Saw that CO releasing first album for 15 years - are we all going to rush and buy it??? No???? Been really busy again, but at least we have some blue sky! On the down side, looked at the Dublin weather and it says rain for Saturday - still eternally optimistic, there is time for it to change!!
also, Jo4, I couldn't quite understand Cassy's input in the recipe. I'm sure whatever it is it is delicious, but I'd have trouble trying to find it on the shelves of my local I think.
Auds,- I forgot to say yesterday. My niece did a delicious veggie thing with cauliflower and coconut milk once, but I'm afraid that's all i remember. Not much help, am I? If anybody wants me to, I'll ask her for the recipe.
Carol,- I don't think I'll be hassling my local Wollies and Tesco's for CO's album like I did for Go's last November.
Oh pibb! Sorry Alison - I can't get onto the site either!
I'm at a church meeting tonight - but will try again later!
Ah! tried again and after several attempts it worked!
Alison - Is White OK?
See you later Loppies - don't know if I'll be back on tonight!
Evening all, slightly eventful afternoon as the care left a message saying she thought Mum might have an infection, great timing! I know that is selfish, sigh I'm sorry. Anyway have been with her all afternoon and I think she is ok, well as ok as she ever is! So fingers crossed and lots of ohhhhhhhmmmmms for her please. I know I'm being greedy at the moment, promise I will top up ohhmm bank asap.
That list of guests for PiP reminds me, ALW said this morning the performers were assembled by R2, and he was very curious to see how some of them interpret his songs (I think he was thinking Joss Stone). He is in the US until the morning of the concert and has been completely hands off the whole thing. I think we can safely say whoever sings what with whom is no indication of anything at all in that case!
Also got that notice Auds, so no glass (WHAT?????) BBQs or flaming torches!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! That's for my nerd, who's been playing silly b*ggers for several days now. Promising to come, then texting he can't, then saying tomorrow (This was Saturday!) then saying can't make it, but tomorrow for certain sure and another tomorrow almost gone and now he swears he'll be here tonight, although it might be late! Is it any wonder I don't believe him until I actually clap my eyes on him!
Pauline2,- your Mom's carers will look after her while you're away, even if she has an infection, won't they?
Ooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm ( a few extra for you!)
Oh dear Sue X I am the opposite as we normally used to go for 2 months + in Cataluna I am lost as what to pack for a mere 12 days so I have 4 BAGS holdall to be precise.plus swimming gear and gym gear!!!! I am so glad we are taking a car! now don't you dare laugh ladies .....aren't you lucky I am not going to the Dublinfest the mind boggles.
Auds I hope your friend likes the chilli, I cooked "proper" chilli for everyone else last week and forgot mine so I ended up just warming the beans and having them with tacos, still nice!
Eva yes please I would love your neice's cauliflower recipe if poss. I find it quite bland and according to ploppy my cauli cheese isn't as good as his mum's!! He didn't put it quite like that but I got the gist.
Eldest scollop cooked this evening-pizza, so I'd better go jogging on the Wii to burn it off.
I just had a bit of a panic, I went to get my passport and couldn't find it, nor the rest of the family's either. I knew they were all together in a wallet somewhere in our bedroom so I checked the obvious places, then the less obvious, and finally the downright ridiculous. They ere in a box of birthday cards, no idea how or why just relieved to have found them! I also found my driving licence in my 'holiday' purse, I forgot to put it back in my regular purse when we returned from Cyprus back in May, good job I didn't need it!
I still haven't packed but that's a minor point. As ploppy reminded me I'm only going for 2 nights, he is referring to the fact that I took most of my clothes and 6 pairs of shoes for a week and wore 2 pairs and maybe a quarter of the clothes. As I pointed out, it was better to take them and not wear them rather than moan that I hadn't got them. He didn't understand my logic!
It's turning chilly so I'm going to shut some windows and make a coffee.
Karen 2,- I sent you a mail
Hi folks! Need to get my passport before I can check in online tomorrow. Leaving it until then so I can check in for the return too (needs to be withing 5 days). Anyway, more imporantly oooohhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmsss for P2's Sloppy and ooooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmms for P2 herself. Hm I didn't get any info on the PiP...going off to sulk now (well actually off to rehearsal!). Wonder where I'll be in three evening's time!
Oh Pauline2 I do hope your mum will pick up quickly of course you will have to go i know it is not easy but you need a break too don't forget and if carers give you the go ahead then i would take them up on it they know best.Crossing fingers for you and sending your mum lots of ooohhhhhmmmmmssss.
My eldest who was supposed to go to France this week for the vandanges has a slight problem with his car water leek so new pump then discovered that he was lucky with car as blet was worn out and today when he went to pick up the car he now has an oil leak!!!!!!.and guess who will have to foot the bill for the time being.....
ninite dear all have got to finish getting ready for tomorrow. xxxxxx
Didn't refresh before I posted. Oooohhhhhmmmmmms for you Pauline and your Mum. And don't worry about the glass, you can get Pimms in a can, wine in a box and use a plastic cup!!
Would you believe I've been trying to get to the blog for two hours? Not getting onto it, you understand, just TO it. Don't ask me what I've been doing, I haven't a clue. There'll probably be a newspaper story in tomorrow's Irish Independent about a poor deluded woman who was spotted wandering the streets of Dublin asking where the lopppies are! Two nights worth of insomnia is the only excuse I have to offer. You will be kind if I start rambling nonsensically, won't you -- hey! Who just said that's my usual state?
Alison, e-mail me your colour & I'll put it on my list. Also, if anyone has offered prizes for the raffle, can you e-mail me the quantity, as in 'Lee Mead x 1' (yes, I'm delusional. Have I mentioned the insomnia?) It's just so I know how many items we've got.
I checked the DCU website again today: they still haven't posted the schedule for tutorials and the semester is supposed to start on the 21st. I've decided to give them till payday (16th) at which time if I haven't heard from them I'm going to book my Octoberfest airline ticket. Stupid college officials!
Ohhmmms for your mum, Pauline, and for anyone else who feels the need. I'm off to get some tea -- if I have any red I'll be found still snoring in three days, and might miss the Dublinfest! Hmm -- you don't suppose my sleeplessness might be because I'm excited, do you?
Pauline - major oohhhmmms for sloppy and for yourself, try not to worry, I very much doubt you're selfish and remember - you deserve this holiday!
Eva - got your email and just replied. Tell Poppy thankyou for my godmother card, she certainly is a pretty girl, you must be very proud of her. As for her suggestion of a christening present - clearly she's a girl with expensive tastes, like mother like daughter eh!!
Geri! You are half asleep - I've chosen a colour for Alison and it's on Carys's site - WHITE (that is of course unless you want to change, Alison)
Pauline2 Ohhhmmms for your mum! And more OOOOHHHHMMSS for anyone else who needs them!
Oh - church meeting was cancelled! I'm free!
Geri,- you talking nonsensically? Of course you do,- that's why we love you!
Karen2,- whatever can Poppy have asked for? Christening present? She hasn't asked me for one yet, but I suppose it'll come!
I wish my nerd would show his face. I'm so fed up with all this waiting.
Ali,- I'll e-mail Iselin and ask for the recipe. It isn't cauliflower cheese, but it was delicious!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
JaneE dear,- church door locked on Sunday,- today a cancelled meeting. Do you think they are trying to tell you something?
Thanks for all the ohhhmms, I think I am just getting a bit, well ok a lot, paranoid!
Thankyou Ali, I think it was shock that made me panic about the glass thing, of course as a lush there is always a way round it! Mind if this weather continues maybe winter pimms would be the answer!
Been on the phone for ages to one of my holiday companions, must go and eat now!
Hmmm - good point Eva! Paranoia City - here I come!
Paunline - have you noticed Geri has fallen asleep on your blanket pile?
WHAT???!!!!! Aw but she looks so cute! Haven't got the heart to wake her!
It is absolutely pibbing down here, plus another thunder storm, I'm frightened again Eva.
Carol I can think of things you Ladies can do in the dry and warm if it is raining in Dublin??????????????
Pauline you must not think you are selfish, you deserve your holiday you can't be there 24/7 for her.
Had a nice suprise tonight, took best friend to Heathrow, and when we got back my Nephew and his wife were waiting for us.
Eva I have at last got the tickets just waiting to hear from Jo4 about the delivery of them.
Typing this in the dark, lightbulb went today in the Study, ask Ploppy to put a new one in end of story
Jill,- how many husbands does it take to change a light bulb? Obviously more than one!
Tickets arrived? YYYYIIIIPPPPEEEEYYYYYYYYYYY! Jo, where are you?
All right, all right, Pauline, I'll be there to hold your hand. Might as well do that as sitting here waiting for the NERD!
Pauline... oooooooohhhhmmmmms for Sloppy - don't feel greedy at all. We're all very generous so there are millions more where that came from.
OK - all ingredients for tomorrow nights dinner in the house and ready to rocknroll. Eva, that recipe sounds quite delicious (listen to me!!!! this is scary!)
Thanks for the reminder Carol.. better take pp to work tomorrow - don't expect to be on the internet tomorrow night.
BiP - phew, glad this has been a non-ALW arrangement - means I can relax and not read anything into whom sings what with whom (is that correct Carol?) My tickets arrived today - waiting for me when I got home this evening. Maeve, shall I post yours to you, or keep it till the day?
They do fab plastic 'glasses' these days anyway - we could bring one or two of those solar powered stick lights.. unless they're considered dangerous as well - could poke an eye out.... stub a toe...
OK, going to watch Maestro now... see how they cope with Opera.
Jill I've emailed you, hooray!!
Arrrgghhh mobile has decided not to work. Spent ages with next doors phone but no go. Have to check tomorrow.
Diana-checked sitters calendar, all OK. BIG BIG phew.
Not caught up yet, back to RFFD.
Thankyou Eva, it's all gone now. I know I have blankets but when i need one to stick my head under, Geri is asleep on them!
Auds if you are not on tomorrow night I will say now have a fantastic Dublinfest, miss me lots, and I will see you when I get back!
Nah Pauline - don't wake her, she looks so peaceful!
Glad you got your tickets Auds!
Now it's bed time for me!
Good night Loppies!
Oooooooohhhhhhmmmmmssssssss for Pauline and her Mum and for Chantale's son and his car. Ooohhmmmsss for Geri too.
Must go and back bag ready for work tomorrow, keep putting it off. At least I won't find any shrivelled manky fruit at the bottom like i did one year. Learnt my lesson and always empty it for the holidays now!
Good night all. Sleep well.
I posted something about 2.5 hours ago but it seems to have vanished .... I know I clicked Submit.
Pauline, lots of ohhhmmmmms to you and your mum. I'm sure she'll be fine. And you're not being selfish, you need a break away.
Jill, one of the lightbulbs in the dining room (where the PC is) went about a year ago and I'm still waiting for Ploppy to change it. I'd do it myself but it's a bit fiddly and he's got the knack. So I've now got a table lamp and half a ceiling light.
I put some special moisturising oil on my face tonight. The wretched stuff has got in my eyes so everything is blurry. Happens every time which is why I hardly ever use it.
Hope you get some decent sleep tonight, Geri. Stupid thought - what would indecent sleep be? I hear the gutter calling!
OMG Look at this photo ..... thud!!!
http://www.lee-mead.co.uk/Aug08.htm
Hope the first day back goes well Kathleen.
Diana,- I think I'll join you on the floor. That photo was just what I needed after another frustrating wait for someone who never showed!
I'm so fed up now that I'll take my book with me and go to bed, so good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams(I'll be dreaming about strangling my nerd!) and wake up happy.
ooooh now that cheered me up no end, thanks Diana, if you can read this! Scrummy!
Evening, Diana thanks for the link to that lovely photo.
Eva, did you read Rae's blog? I loved it.
Pauline, ohhhmmmsss for your Mum, and for you.
Carol, I didn't know you could check in on line five days before the flight. Never done this before, so I opted to check in at the airport because I didn't know how I would check in for the return flight. Doh!
THREE SLEEPS!!!!!!! Nite nite Loppies. x
RFFD here, emergency replacement all completed and drying.
I'm back! Firstly lots of ohhhhhhhhmmmmmmss for Geri, Chantale's son, P2 and PS's Sloppy and anyone else in need - oooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmss. Sue1 - it's peculiar to RyanAir I think (the ability to check in for the return if it is within 5 days, don't remember it on any other airline!). Jo - what a industrious soul you are! Kathleen hope school isn't too bad - you are a day ahead of us here, our schools seem to be going back on Thursday. OK off to bed now, so Sweet Meads all (three sleeps and counting!). Auds you were correct! By the way I can recommend the M&S Pimms or G&Ts for emergencies!!
Lovelee photos Diana, thanks for the link.
OOOHHHHHmmmmsssss for all those in need.
Nightlee night
Thanks for all the ohhhmms all. I just know they will help.
I will put some back as it looks like we have a rush on, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmms for any who need them.
Time for my bed as well I think, so sleep tight all, night night.
Hope your Mum is better tomorrow Pauline, you have a great holiday and don't worry I'm sure carer will cope.
Are you off on holiday too Chantale? If so have a good one.
Good luck with the veggie meal Auds, bet it will be delicious.
It might be better if you do post the ticket for the PiP if its not too much trouble, then you won't need to worry if we miss each other on the day, though will hope to meet up anyway.
I'll mail my address.
Great links again Diana et al, loved Rae's blog, very funny.
Meant to say all the best Kathleen for the first day of term.
I know you will have done heaps of p&p during the hols but you must feel 'deep breath and best foot forward ' when you think of 15 weeks 'til Christmas!
Jane - watch out for the postman, special delivery should be imminent:-) Geri make that prizes x5 from me - I added a couple of surprises. Now then BHB I see you need lots of attention as the others have been so busy chattering they have been ignoring you! Yes I did bring the duvet and I see you have the hot chocolate ready - with extra marshmallows please. Snuggle time for us - nite nite loppies.
Ugh -- I have a crick in my neck. That's what happens when you fall asleep on a pile of laundry. Who pinned this, 'Please look after this loppy, thank you,' sign on me? And who stuck a carrot in my hair? Tres amusant, I don't think! BHB, why do you have chocolate all over your face? Oh, that explains the middle of the night giggling...tsk, tsk. Alas, in the real world, I had another dreadful night and the capper was when I went to open my wardrobe this morning and the door fell off onto my foot! Not fair, I want to go bck to bed! On the other hand, it's my last working day for 5 days and there are only two more sleeps!!
Thanks for all the raffle prizes, you are lovely, kind & generous -- no surprises there, then. Carys, one of your extra presents wouldn't be the GO would it? I can wish...
Jo, thanks for making that replacement for the Graphics Department. I know Lady J was devestated to lose her little red fan, so she'll be thrilled to get it.
Bon Voyage, Chantale! We'll miss you!
Pauline, ohmms for your mum, and for any other loppies who could use a few.
Hope that cooking went well, Auds. Maybe you can make a meal while you're in Dublin? No?
Thanks for the links, Diana! You've really been on a roll lately! And sadly, I did have an indecent night's sleep -- and it wasn't anything like what I'd hoped for!!
morning all!
Morning Geri! You're awake I see! and BHB is looking after you, he's such a kind soul! Sorry you didn't sleep so well in RL.
Carys - sorry forgot to say - Parcel received
Chantale have a good trip!
Jill have a lovely holiday!
Have a good first day back Kathleen
Eva - how annoying! You can't get the Nerds these days!
And what can I say to you Jo except - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You lovely Loppy!
OOOOOOHHHHMMMMSSSS for all needing them!
Morning all. The weather can't make up it's mind today what it's going to be like. Rather frisky winds and overcast, but with the sun peeping out from behind a cloud.
Hello sweetheart. Yes, I am tired this morning. I was so p****d off with my nerd last night that I couldn't get to sleep for a long time. I think I'm trying to copy Geri's bad sleeping habits!
Now a cuddle would be good, and if you have the time, you can sit next to me on the sofa while I drink my coffee and read my paper. A croissant would go down a treat too.
I have to be short this morning. With an early appointment with my acupuncturist, there isn't much time. I should have been up much earlier, but overslept a bit. Not my day, it seems.
Not caught up on blog yet but ohhhhms for all needed and to those going on hol (wherever) - have a great time.
Talking of hols Geri - would I be right in thinking that short sleeve t-shirts and flimsy sandals may not be the most appropriate apparel for dublin this weeekend? Even tho that only thing can fit in such a small case:(
Meant to be a late start at work today - but not this late. bye
Morning All
Another here who had a restless night and that is unusual for me.
The weather in Dublin today kind of matches my mood, and no, it's not sunny, it's bleak and cold and rainy. I think I'll have porridge for breakfast and see if anyone here in the office has some honey to put in it, that might perk me up a bit.
Pauline, Jill and Chantale - enjoy your holidays, make the most of what good weather you can get!!
ttyl
Morning. I had a lie in this morning - all of 30 mins and could have done with 60 mins. Geri, sorry to hear you had another bad night.
I was fast asleep on the train coming in, was woken by the noise of people getting off and thought we were at London Bridge. Got up and went to get off and realised just in time it was only Lewisham. Someone had already taken my seat so had to stand for the remaining 10 mins. Stupid or what!
Having seen the forecast I'm rethinking clothes & footwear for the weekend. Can I get a pair of boots, jumper and thicker nightie in the case?
Diana you will have to be like the Michelin Man and wear layers! That's my master plan! OK oooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmmsss for everyone that needs to replenish - Chantale have a lovely holiday - Geri, sounds like you are having a "calamity morning". Now get some sleep tonight cos you will need to be firing on all cylinders come the weekend! Suddenly realised today is my massage day (I am still a day out and thinking it is Tuesday!). OK BHB you have had a fairly easy time recently as I have been away, but now it's time to get those breakfasts back on track. Think we need to get everyone's systems used to incohol ready for the weekend so I have some special recipes, so if you will follow me into the kitchen we can have some plotting time together!
Just saw your question Fi - and if you'll permit me, the short answer is no. I'd bring a t-shirt in case of extremely unlikely hot weather but this morning the Dublin commuters were all wrapped up warmly and my boss just commented that she'll need to order her home heating oil.
Morning all, was going to say not to bad here and then it started to rain! Just for a change!
Without wishing to rub it in at least my biggest problem is what to wear for travelling, its 34 degrees in Cyprus, wonder how long before someone says the words 'I'm too hot!'
Must get on with finishing touches today so I only have to put clothes in the case tomorrow, I'm not going until late afternoon.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmms for anyone that needs them.
Hope you have a great holiday Chantale and you too Jill.
Morning BHB, wow that is a great smell coming from the kitchen, what have you been cooking? It's a secret recipe Carol taught you, this I must taste........thash lovely, hic. now where's blankie, hic mush have snuggle, hic.
...just reporting in - have now checked in on line for outward and inward (just hope I copied the passport nos. down correctly!). Still keeping a weather eye on Dublin....Karen2 do you think wellies will be the order of the day???
Eva you have somebody not turning up, mine turned up early.
We were just on our way out to Windsor, when I saw a lorry coming down the road, I said you are suppose to be coming p.m. "nothing on the notes love" he said, also when I was arranging the delivery, I asked if the driver would be able to help carry the stuff upstairs, "oh yes no problem the driver is a very strong man" they said, enough said I now have a bath in the garden and a Hall full of all the bathroom stuff.Not a happy Loppy.
Chantale and Pauline enjoy your holidays
How annoying Jill. At least they did turn up. Hope you and Chantale have great holidays.
Jill,- your story reminds me of what happened when I moved into this house. I had ordered a new fridge-freezer to be delivered on the moving-in day and stressed that it HAD to be delivered after 3pm. Of course, Madam, no problem, they said in the shop. On the day of my move my phone rings around 10am,- it's the delivery people with the fr.freezer outside the house I hadn't yet moved in to! An extremely rude man was on the other end, telling me if I wasn't there within 30 minutes, they wouldn't be back until a week later! I left my friend to do the last bit of cleaning, raced along to Deal (normally a 30 min. drive) and made it with a few minutes to spare. The rude man got even ruder when I pointed out that it was supposed to be delivered that pm, told me it didn't fit with his (!) schedule! I didn't have the keys to the new house yet, it was raing cats and dogs and I didn't know what to do. My new next door neighbour came out, said they could place it in the back garden and he'd keep an eye on it. He then brought some large sheets of plastic to cover it with. We have been friends since!
When I called the shop to complain, I could practically see them shrug their collective shoulders. I haven't shopped there again!
Oh, forgot to say,- I'm back after my massage and acupuncture and can now move my head! The massage was painful, but hopefully he's managed to loosen the joints and muscles a bit. I'm starting to feel like a human being again. Sorry if I was grumpy earlier.
BHB,- I'm a bit peckish. Something smells delicious in the kitchen. Can I have some, please? Food, I mean! Oooohhhhh, yummy. A bit more, please? Why is Pauline2 snoring in the corner? Sche's jush resting her head? Why not? Move over, Pauline2, I'll have the blue blanket!
The Cut It Out site has gone live.
http://www.cutoutbullying.com/joseph.htm
Afternoon dear friends thank you for your good wishes.
Car all packed all chocker lock and that is opnly for 10 days.
Well dear Loppies have a lovely Bublinfest i shall miss you all too. no laptop with moi sniff.Not heard from son yet did have on oil oleak yesterday waiting to hear from him to buy his ticket.!!!
bye all see you on the 16th. lots and lots of sweet mead love.
Famous last words!
it's now sunny and blue skies but still a cold breeze. This would be ok for the weekend but I still think we'll have showers, possibly not deep enough for wellies though.
Meant to say also that Ryanair didn't stop any of our group either en route to Italy nor returning about handluggage regulations or weights, particularly ladies handbags. Not suggesting that they won't ever but we were lucky enough.
Also my mother had her small (opened) bottle of water in her hand and when she suddenly remembered and went to bin it they waved her on and said it was ok - so much for rules - she could easily have been an undercover t******st!!
Bye Bye Chantale! Have a lovely holiday! See you when you get back!
Pauline2 - have a wonderful time in Cyprus.I love that place!
Eva - sorry you had a bad night! Your nerd has a lot to answer for.
Jill - you bathroom delivery problem has got me right angry! But it does seem typical these days.
Now for those links - thanks Diana!
The current forecast is for Dublin to be wet & cool Friday & Saturday but Sunday partly sunny & warmer. Of course that's subject to change! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0031
Having a frantic morning! Have shopped for Sloppy, been to see her carer, got home, found I'd forgotten bag! Had to go chasing back, thank heaven she lives near!
Jill that is so annoying and typical of the standard of customer service these days, witness Evas' story, it makes me so angry. Mind as things get tougher on the high st may be they'll begin to try a bit harder! Well we can but hope.
Back to Evas' list I think.
Hello! As usual, I am very late for this but have just posted on Carys site - are there any colours left for the raffle? If so please can i have one? (I don't mind which!!) Thanks!!
Just had a mail from my contact at the Police House in Dublin saying that weatherwise Sunday is marked as a beautiful summers day! That means the BBQ can go ahead as planned!
Ali, Auds and anyone interested,- here is the recipe from my niece about Cauliflower Curry in Coconut Milk:
No given measurements. It's done after the you-take-what-you-want method:
Heat oil in large pan, add mustard seeds. When the oil is hot enough, the seeds start popping. Add chopped onions, garlic, chili and fresh ginger. Fry until the onions are soft.
Add cauliflower florets (not too small) and mangetout. Add coconut milk and water, stir until it has the consistence (thickness) you want. Add curry powder (whichever sort you prefer). Let it simmer until the cauliflower is soft. Add chickpeas last to heat up.
Sounds yummy, doesn't it?
Eva, that dish certainly does sound yummy, thanks.
Thankyou Eva, I was expecting a side dish but that is a complete meal for me, will definitely try that one very soon.
Apologies if this has been posted already. In yesterday's Sun Anila Baig wrote a column 'Love is...you, me and work' about women quitting their job for their family/man and using Fiona Phillips (GMTV) and DVO as examples. I quote: "In Denise's case, you have to agree she has made the right choice-Lee Mead is lovely" a man of impeccable taste don't you think?
Pauline I love Cyprus too, have a great holiday you deserve it. Bon voyage to you to Chantale.
Depositing some oooohhhhmmmms in the bank for all who need them. I did just take a few for some friends who are having a tough time at the moment.
Hmmm I think I'm needed for nappy changing, if I can pin the culprit down that is! I may be some time.
Sorry, typo that should have said she is a WOman of impeccable taste, dur!
Right, nappy.....
I think you are all right Ladies, customer service is non exsistant, I have just had a phone call , can I speak to Mr or Miss M.... I siad this is Mrs M.... she then said hello MISS M.... I am afriad I was so angry I said if you can't get my name right I don't want to talk to you and put the phone down, I'm not usaully an aggresive person.
Jo4 is collecting the tickets tonight, just a thought do you think she will carry the bath up the stairs for me????????????
Jane E thanks for picking me a colour. White is absolutely fine.
Speaking of customer care or lack of my mum is having a new kitchen fitted. The kitchen itself was delivered on the agreed day about 2 weeks ago and has been taking up much space ever since. The workmen were due to start on Monday and she'd been told it would take 5 to 7 days. Come Monday no one turned up. She had expected them bright and early so when it got to 10.30 and she hadn't heard from anyone she telephoned the Company who happily told her they wouldn't be starting until the following day. Had she not phoned them she would have been waiting all day. Grrrr. I think she had a delayed reaction because later in the day she was in the Nationwide and there was a huge queue and only a couple of windows open but 5 staff members just standing around doing nothing so she let rip at the manager there instead.
I think I'm winning! Not sure yet but I keep trying and the heap in the spare bedroom looks slightly more ordered. Just have to put the clothes in tomorrow, which would probably help. Most impotant ipod fully charged, picture in case, so I'm good to go!
Reading all these bad service stories, grrrrrrrrr!! I don't know how they get away with it here.
Love the sound of the Curry, thanks Eva copied and will do on return.
Right must go to Sloppy and say goodbye for the week, not looking forward to it, sigh. Always a down side.
Ladies you have goaded me in action, I thought s.. it so I phoned the Bath Company and spoke to the Manager, the upshot is that I now have all the sanitary were (sp) upstairs, The Manager and another lad arrived about 3.45 and lifted all the stuff into the back bedroom, result eh.
I have been a stupid Lady though, you know I booked to go to the SHOW on 19/11 looked in my diary and on that day I have booked to go and see Jersey Boys with my Golden Girl friends, sods law isn't it.
Ah Pauline as I said before don't worry Sloppy will be OK, enjoy Cyprus.
Alison, having worked in a Bank I am afraid that is par for the course, the Banks want us all to either have a card account and use an ATM or bank online, the people hanging around are trying to sell loans and credit cards, thats why the Countrys in the mess it is in. Opps sorry ranting a bit
Good evening. I've arrived home from the firat day back. Thank you for all your good wishes. As I can get my buspass next January this will probably be my last year of work. That six years since I was 21 and starting my career seems like yesterday, No children today, just training on Collective Worship.
Sorry you've all been having trouble with deliveries and customer services. What happened to "The customer is always right"?
Have a lovely holiday Pauline2, Chantale and Jill.
oooohhhmmmmsssss for all in need.
If I shouldn't be able to get here tomorrow, have a fantastic time in Dublin to all those who are going.
Better go and speak to Ploppy as he has a weeks holiday this week.
Miracles still happen! My nerd popped in 20 minutes ago. "Hi Eva, here I am". Nothing about sorry for keeping you waiting for 4 days! He started working, then said he had to download some stuff to his own computer and transfer it to mine, so he would be back tomorrow afternoon! Am I holding my breath? No!
Jill,- way to go, lady! You tell them!
Evening all, well that is Sloppy said goodbye to. She was very upbeat about everything so I thought it would be a good time to leave!
Hey Jill well done, result! Proud of you. Mind good on the manager for addressing the problem, maybe there is a glimmer of hope!
Good afternoon all round if your nerd showed Eva, but why do I think he'll turn up while you are in Dublin?
Kathleen glad the first day wasn't too bad, good luck for tomorrow!
Thanks for all the good wishes for my holiday. I hope the Dublinfest is great, but I hope those left will keep the home fires burning for a few days!
Evening, loppies. I'm a free woman for the next five days -- woo-hoo!
Well done, Jill! Now that's loppy empowerment for you! Job well done.
It was a very tempramental day, weather-wise in Dublin. Massive thunderstorm, downpours, and now it's sunny, if a little chilly. Suggest you bring your warm jackets with you.
Chantale, your envelope arrived, thank you!
Happy holidays to anyone going, ohmms to anyone who needs them, and well dones to all who deserve them!
Good on ya Jill! Well done!
Ali B coulours left are (last time I looked) Brown, Black, Faun, Lilac, cream Grey & orange.
Don't tell me I got a link before Diana! That nap did me a world of good!! http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/272152/denise-van-outen-laughs-off-baby-rumours/1/
I'm on a roll now...This has nothing to do with Lee (thank goodness!) but it's definitely worth a look. Wait till the end when they ask her what language she's singing in...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RgL2MKfWTo
Hello - home and about to do the ixxnxxg as I shall be away this weekend (can't remember where, but I know I am going somewhere. Well done Jill - go girl! Geri you keep those thunderstorms away!!! OK need to do the dreadful thing (or won't have anything to wear!).
Carol can I bring my i.....g across hate that job.
Eva have you been watching Terrys Recall on Channel 4, they said in the paper that it is more popular than Richard and Judy, I just wondered if anybody had seen it and what they thought of it.
We saw 3 programmes recorded when we went to Pinewood, but they haven't shown any of the programmes we watched, interesting because nobody one anything on the 3 we saw being recorded.
Jo4 now has the tickets for PitP in her hands, I said to her I don't know why I'm going awa, missing Dublin, PitP, and we were invited to a 40th party as well while we are away. Hate to miss a good party.
Jill,- I have recorded some of TW's programmes, but I haven't had time to watch them yet.
Glad the tickets are safely in Jo's hands. I know she'll guard them with her life!
You have to plan your next holiday around GO events!
Just back from scollops parents eve. I hd totally forgotten about it (other more important things to remember)- but then so had he:( A bit of a theme - bright but needs to work. Hmmm - theyll be lucky - ive been trying for 17 years.
Took time off today and had my hair done. Both scollops said (unprompted) that they like it. Makes me worried. Havent had it this short for decades. What with new hair cut, hair colour and fact that no turquoise (all my warmer clothes not in loft are blue not turq)no-one will recognise me this weeekend:)
off to take out strappy sandals and bikini and pack my winter woolies.
Did I say i am off to see DT in hamlet tomorrow Squeeeeeeeal
Geri - are you trying to nab Diana's 'Queen of the Links' title?
Fi - Oooo enjoy Hamlet!
Jill-traffic was fine coming back, it had cleared. I must have just caught the rush times coming over to you.
Eva-tickets safe on my ticket shelf. I can see them from here. They are snuggled next to Cliffy tickets. I was very lucky when I was at Jill's Cliffy interview on tv. So I just HAD to stay and watch. Kept up the Loppiness, her Ploppy now knows I'm truely mad.
There are lots of new comments beneath Lee's ADWD video on YouTube mostly from Dutch fans who don't think their home-grown talent measures up to the GO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t8kVFDE4kU
Jane, I suspect Diana's crown is secure, but maybe I can be deputy-links-loppy?
Have fun at Hamlet, Fi! It's quite an experience.
Jo4, a Cliff interview? What have I missed?
Jill I've only seen a bit of TW's prog, I'll have to watch it all the way through to properly understand how it works but it looked ok.
I thought I'd give 'Lost in Austen' a look tonight then try to get an early night.
A question for all you techies: is it possible to increase the RAM on my laptop and if so how do I do it? I've been told that is why it is so slow.
Hope all those going away this weekend or for longer holidays have a great time. Can the Dublin bound party get their gumboots, macs, vest tops and flip flops into their handluggage OK?
Can't feel too sorry for myself I suppose, the tickets arrived today for my holiday in Sri Lanka in a couple of weeks time. But I still wish I could come with you!
Just remembered something I meant to say earlier, on perusing next weeks Radio Times to see if there is anything I can't miss, I see that Cliffy is a guest on Alan Titchmarsh next Friday afternoon at 3.00pm. Not tomorrow!! A little going away pressie from me for those interested!
Not even going to think where i really want to be this weekend, concentrating on the fact that I will be away a whole week!
Fi hope you enjoy Hamlet.
Geri-checked on YT not on there yet
Fi. you can't let the side down, if you haven't any winter clothes in turquiose, what better excuse do you need to buy new, I think the shops are good in Dublin, although thinking about it, do they actually have shops???????
Maeve Sri Lanka sounds wonderful lucky you.
Pauline2,- thank you, thank you,- Cliffy on AT!
Maeve,- I don't need wellies. Growing up in Bergen left me with webbed feet!
If you ladies will excuse me, I'll retire to my bed early tonight. My massage today was very deep and painful, and all movements still makes me say Ouch! so I think the best place for me will be my bed. I'd rather do it here and now than having to do it in Dublin.
I will give Lost in Austen a go too, ali!
Good night all, sleep well, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.
Ali, the only answer I can give your RAM question is: it depends. Generally you can buy RAM -- it comes on these really small cards that you insert into the body of the computer. However, it depends on the type of system you use and how much RAM you have on there already. If it's still under warranty you might be able to get advice from the manufacturer, alternatively, a chat with a friendly nerd in a computer shop (go to the younger ones; they love to show off how much they know!) might help. Good luck!
Ooh, Cliff on telly -- alas, I'll be fighting traffic coming back from the airport, but perhaps I can record it. Lady Jane won't mind watching it with me. Will she?
Evening. I'm not having a good one.
Decided to pack tonight to leave tomorrow night free for other things. As I'm taking another pair of shoes due to the weather, it wouldn't all go in the little case so I'm now bringing a larger one which will have to go in the hold. Repacked and decided I might as well chuck in a few extras as had plenty of space - at least I can now bring scissors etc. and don't have to worry about putting toiletries in a plastic bag. Plus if I want to buy anything I've got room which I didn't before. Then I decided to put the padlock on the case and test it. Why I had to put in on the case I don't know. It locked fine but I can't get the bl**dy thing to unlock - know I've got the code right. I'm waiting on Ploppy but of course he's not home yet. Wish he'd hurry up.
Came on here to find I had to sign in again and now I find Geri's trying to compete with me.
I see Pauline's beaten me to it re Cliff being on AT. Something else to listen to is Elaine Paige this Sunday. David Grindrod is her guest.
Enjoy Hamlet Fi. Are you sure I won't walk straight past you at the airport? I'm toying with going a darker shade myself and thought I might try a temporary colour to see if I like it before taking the plunge. I quite like being blonde but I fancy a change. I won't be going short though as it's taken 18 months to get it this length!
You're still Queen of Links Diana!
Maeve - Scri Lanka! Wow!
Geri, seeing as it' you I'll watch Cliffy!
Good night Loppies
Ali - I dont recognise myself. I am trying to get pair of boots and toiletries and nightie and undies and eve clothes + tee shirts (ploppy says we will be in and out of cafes and shops and museums all day on Sat so i wont get cold - wet maybe but not cold - is he right Geri/Karen2) + camera and umrella+ handbag all in one small cabin case. Are you saying I might not suceed diana?
ooops forgot lost in austen - off to get lost.
Bye
Just checked the forecast again - Friday, Saturday & Monday are yuck; Sunday is glorious - don't forget your shorts!
Good on you, Jill.
Have a good time tomorrow, Fi.
Pauline, hope you have a fantastic holiday and please please bring the sun back with you.
Ooh Ploppy's home - hope he's in a good mood!
According to the weather forecast on RTE tonight, the temperatures are supposed to run 14-16 over the next few days, dropping to around 8 in the evening. I'd definitely bring a jacket; I wore my leather coat today and was still chilly. Nasty breeze coming from the north -- brr!
A quick hi and bye from me tonight I think. Have managed to catch up on the blog, and now still have loads to do before I can think about packing my case. Just hope everything fits in, I don't usually travel light, I'm one of these people who wants to pack a pair of shoes for each outfit. Oh well gotta get on, nite nite Loppies. x
TWO MORE SLEEPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought new raincoat last winter, I'll bring it. Guess what colour? At least you'll be able to see me!!
What exotic places Loppies go to. Dublin, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Madeira, France and so cultured, Hamlet.
Jo4 -- you forgot Halifax...
Geri-Sorry I forgot one of the great (well in 1800s) northern cities.
Geri should I pack my thermals?
Haven’t caught up yet .So…. hello, good bye, has a great holiday, sorry to hear that, aaww that was great (all the links yet to see) Ooohhhms to all that are in need
Maureen arrived today, she’s been down London looking after Dad for quite awhile. So it’s now over to big brother (John) to be there this weekend as she will be with the Loppies …….Do you know where they are going? Are they going to lead her astray? (She hopes)
Loppies leading people astray?? How can you say that? We are very sensible........ OK I know, I'm going mad. I've been doing list for the sitter, booking taxis and generally getting stuff ready, so I'm in the 'have I forgotten anything' place.
To calm myself I did the latest Loppy stats, you know how Excel calms me down.
Better go
Nightlee night.
Jo4, you've descended into one of Dante's levels of hell if you think Excel is relaxing! Maybe it's just fatigue. And speaking of which, it's night-night from me too. Sweet Meads, loppies -- won't be long now!
Well watched Lost In Austin, hummmm, not sure about it at all. Kept verging on finding it silly. Don't know if I care enough to record next week. It just may be that Darcy didn't do a thing for me!
Shall I tell you the weather forecast for Cyprus, or will you all hit me?
Frantic day spent running around, think I need a month let alone a week.
Will turn in shortly I think, though have a few things to do, but if I don't get back, ohhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmms for those who need them.
Sleep tight all
night night.
quick hi/bye.. just to say friend survived the evening - and loved the nice and easy Chilli Bean Cheat dinner I provided (I added cashews and mushrooms to the bean mix.. because I felt like it) so we're still friends. Told her about the Loppies (well, now I know she's a solid friend of course)and she loved the idea - naturally I showed her the reason for our 'coming together' and she understood quite well what we are all drawn to.. I didn't subject her to a video though - but one day...
Anyway, must to bed now - have an early start and a late finish tomorrow.. and then, oh heck, what am I doing on Friday. I'll have to check the diary, I hope I wrote it down............
nite nite all - sorry, haven't had chance to do a catch-up, so hope nothing too drastic has happened since 5pm..
Back again, that was quick! Having a mosey round and found this on the Forum about PiP. Bit of a blow! Does anyone have a ground sheet?
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/2462310622/show/902081
Right really off now....I think! Night all
Phew just finished the ixxnxxg so that was the end of my early night. Will have to pack after rehearsal tomorrow night! Oh poo about the chairs - still do have rug with waterproof bottom! Sweet Meads all.
DIdn't know you had a waterproof bottom Carol. Did you have plastic surgery or was your maiden namr Macintosh? (Sorry)
I shall def. still bring my canvas stool, it's tiny and even if I can't use it during actual concert I expect there will be quite a time hanging about before it starts.
Hello all!
And good morning BHB! Are you all alone? No Geri this morning - well she has a busy day planed, getting ready for a big weekend, not to mention one of those irritating house guests. No doubt she's having a lie in. (Will I never hear the end of Halifax!)
So then - time for a cuddle me-thinks.
Ohhmms for those who need them!
Good Morning Ladies
I have received the stats for June to August this year from Jo, and I have put them in the Miscellaneous album.
One more sleep (did I just hear a few Squeeeeeeeels?)
Checklist: Passport, Slap, Camera, Euro's.....e.t.c.
Have a wonderful time (loking forward to seeing all the photos of you all misbehaving.
Morning all. Autumn has definitely arrived. It's damp and chilly here. I haven't turned the heating on, yet, but if it doesn't get warmer I might have to.
Hello sweetheart. You look a bit lonely. JaneE has been and gone and that's about it? Never mind, I'm here to cheer you up. You don't look convinced! I tell you what: You get the coffee and a small omelette for me, and I'll start going through the paper to look for some amusing snippets to read to you. Then, since it's so chilly, we can borrow one of Pauline's blankets and have a snuggle. I'm getting quite good at this snuggling business. As long as Geri doesn't come in as I'm posting and snatch you away, heaven knows where it can all lead!
At this time tomorrow morning Poppy and I will be racing up the motorway (M2, M25 (racing?) and M11) to get to the airport. I'll get the suitcase down from the loft and start packing soon. I think a warm jumper or sweater will be the thing to pack.
Now, dear Dublops,- have you alerted the press, the radio and the TV that we're arriving tomorrow? I can just see it: The Prime Minister, the President, the Mayor of Dublin, banners with "WELCOME LOPPIES", huge crowds, red carpet, a band playing a medley from Joseph,- all ready to welcome us to the splendid City of Dublin! ! ! ! ! No? Why not? Shucks,- and I was especially looking forward to that bit!
Pauline2,- I watched Lost in Austen too last night, and I quite enjoyed it. It reminded me a little of Life On Mars, the silly bits of being disorientated in a different aera. Not that there was recocnizability factor we found in Life on Mars. I'm not THAT old! And I agree with you about Darcy. He looked like a miserable git!
Before I forget. Have a brilliant holiday. I wish you were coming with us. We'll miss you. If you take a Greek God home with you, remember the Loppy principle of sharing!
Now JaneE,- Halifax. The fact that Geri can't let it go might mean she secretly enjoyed it, so when she comes back to stay with you, make sure you take her back there!