Square Eyes, September 10-12

Hi all I'm home, we've moved and I think I'm first, woo hoo! Just going to catch up and I'll be back. Wonderful weekend!

Rest bite time over, dog barking, BG on lap, washing machine on.

At least we have a lovely shiny new home, thanks Scott.

Oo, thanks for the new home Scott.

I also forgot to say a big thank you to Jo and SueX for the pressies. Very much appreciated. xx

Oh, and before I forget - LASC and a certain W*cked actor feature in the BroadwayWorld UK Awards. Public voting is open now. Thought you'd like to know.

Scott very rude of me, thankyou for our lovely new home. I must have been over excited by something, can't think what. Thanks for the info about the awards as well.

Right where to begin, at the beginning I suppose. I was picked up by Twin, MM and Auds on Sunday and off we went to B*xton. Quite a long drive for MM and to add insult to injury we had a bit of trouble finding the hotel. However find it we did and we checked in. While waiting Auds came up hyperventilating, so I just said where is he? She managed to point and there he was just finishing his coffee, Squeeeaaal! What a welcome! Sadly before we could get in and order drinks for ourselves he left, sob, still we'd seen him! Up to our rooms, a quick wash and brush up and down to the wine bar where we were meeting the others. Diana and Jo were there and almost immediately KK, Suex, and Brenda were there. We then presented Diana with her pressies ( there are pictures, see Jo) and various cards. We think she liked. Then I gave her a card and said " oh and someone asked me to let you have this one too" She opened it and frowned trying to make out who it was from. Twin said "surely you know the writing by now!" She gasped as reality bit! It was the card from the GO. One happy lady I think, I hope! Have a wonderful wedding Diana.

Anyway food, drink, much chat and lots of laughter later it was time to go and walk across the road to the beautiful Opera House. It really is a gem of a building. We sit, the lights go down the music comes up and on to the stage bounds the GO. Just fantastic reception from a very busy house. KK has said the best bits. Anthem as well was just amazing, it gave me goosebumps. I think JCS was the best I've heard him sing it as he was so in the zone. I agree I don't think Niamh the best for him as although her voice is very sweet when soft, she does tend to sing through her nose when it gets louder. However we all agree she beats the violin lady of St A by a long way! He said he would love to play JB, well I think I could cope with that! Sadly he is probably right when he said it won't happen! We cheered when he mentioned The Stage, he still isn't sure why! We'll get there. He said Betsy and DVOL are away for a week and he is missing them badly, awww! All too soon it was over and he got an amazing ovation, standing of course. After he came out at the front of the theatre to a huge crowd. Sadly Twin and I were just getting near when he was taken away, sigh. Our photo will have to wait for another day. ?Then back to the hotel for a bottle of bubbles to drink the brides health...again. All in all a brilliant weekend.

Thanks to everyone, but especially our lovely MM, PotY for buying our drink, and generally taking care of us. He is a treasure.

Happy days.

Eva your Villjars Naming Day sounds wonderful, looking forward to the pictures.

Hello me dears. Yes, that includes you too, Scott dear! Thank you for a shining new home and for directing us to the voting pages. I've just done that. Imagine Himself being nominated in several categories!

Thank you to KK and Pauline for excellent reviews. SIGH! I'm so glad November is getting closer. I never thought I'd long for November, but when it will include a concert with GO, I certainly do!

I've had a very hectic day. I had an early, fasting blood test, which showed some results my GP didn't like, so I had to go back to see him This meant that the rest of the day's appointments were off schedule, so I had to re-arrange. Went to pick up mother to go and visit father, but she had a stomach ache. I tried to convince her to let me take her to the doctor, but she was having any of it. Talk about being stubborn! Now you know where I get it from!
So I went to see father on my own. Then it was off to the hairdresser for a quick cut, then home to eat the lovely fish soup. I did have time for a little Eva, and then I spent over an hour on the phone to my sisters, telling them about the latest from the parents.
I know I like to organize things, but sometimes I wish someone else would take over!

When I've posted this, I'll send the photos from yesterday's Naming Day to Martin, I promise!

Diana,- are you still around? A wedding card from GO, eh? I bet that'll have pride of place.
Have a wonderful, wonderful time!

Ooops of course thanks to Jo for her yummy pressie and to Sue X for her yummy pressie and for organising a few very tasteful 'hen' things for Diana...not sure how thankful Diana was, but at least we didn't make her wear rabbit's ears and a tutu!

Kirsten as always has come up trumps with the photos

http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2462310622&frmid=10&msgid=1110743&cmd=show

Thanks Kirsten.

Had to walk dog, as she was barking. She just doesn't get the service at home.

Scott, just read the end of the last blog, of course we don't mind where you move us to. We do rather confuse people if they are trying to make sensible comments on your writing.

It was a lovely weekend, still not certain if a trip to Eyam (plague village) is appropriate for a hen's outing.
http://www.eyamplaguevillage.co.uk/
But we went anyway. We got there thanks to Diana's map reading. The satnav was having a strop. She tried to make amends today, by starting to take me there this morning, luckily I worked out the error before I'd gone too far. OK you have worked out, I've not yet flawlessly mastered the use of the gadget. She did get me to Bxton, Grmby and St Albns though.
Diana and I also went to Bakewell, got a bag each, very nice.
http://www.purdysdirect.com/
Sorry did you want to know about the concert? Got to do tea now.

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Jo,- how can you think about eating while we are sitting here waiting for your review? OK, eat quickly then!

Scott dear,- I second what Jo says. Of course you can move us wherever you want. We don't want all your readers to think that you've gone bonkers too, you know!

The photos are sent to Martin.

Pauline,- thank you for the link to Kirsten's photos. WOW, there are some stunners there.

Thank you Scott!

Thanks ladies for the reviews. Sounds like a great concert :)

Hi, I'm back too.

I had a wonderful weekend, lovely concert and liked Buxton. Thank you to all the Buxtonfesters for making it so special - a particular mention to Jo, Suex, and Rick. A huge thank you to all of you from both of us for the beautiful glass jug, love it. Thank you also for the gorgeous bunny, love her too! I'll have to think of an appropriate name. Not forgetting the special card - thank you for the wonderful words, Geri, to Jane for drawing it, and anyone else involved in the design (Auds?). Last but not least, a big thank you to Carol & Pauline for the very special card signed by Lee.

Wonderful concert, the acoustics in the theatre were vg. Loved the very end when he was standing on the edge of the stage, right above me! CED and Anthem brilliant. JCS probably best I've heard him sing it. Took lot of photos outside afterwards but haven't checked them yet and doubt I'll have time to put them on Photobucket till we get back.

I had a call just after I got in which nearly freaked me out. Ploppy was supposed to ring his parents over the weekend to check everything was OK and see what time they will get here tomorrow (they're staying overnight as it's an early flight). Typically he only rang them this morning and left a message. His dad phoned me to see what the call was about - turned out they thought they were staying Wed night and we were flying Thursday!!! Hope that's the last scare I have.

Lots to do in next 24 hours so don't know if I'll have time to post again before we fly Wed am. I am taking the laptop with me so will pop in when I can and will let you all know how the wedding goes on Friday. Again, many thanks and my love to you all.

Hi Buxtongoers, I sneaked back yesterday while the place was empty, ( see short post in previous home)!

So glad to hear that you had such a marvellous time, thanks for the reviews and link, Pauline, to those beautiful pics. of Kristen's.

Well done K1 for surviving such a dreadful journey to Buxton, I think that would have freaked anyone out.

Also glad that The Naming went off so well Eva, hope results of tests not too bad.

Come on Jo, where are you!

First lots of thanks for making a memorable weekend, GO for being wonderful, Diana for booking such a nice hotel, Carol for making the bridesmaid dress (it fits so well, pics will follow, just downloading), SueX for the bells and badges, MM for the drinks (you are too good to us), Pauline for booking the restaurant, B*xton for such a lovely setting and everyone for being there and making it fun.

...and another Bxxtonfester back safely - had a lovely time - the Opxra Hse was just gorgeous as was the young man on stage - agree with the others CED, Anthxm and JCS were fantastic, but so were the quiet numbers (WINYM was gorgeous so was Barricades). I think the croak in the first half was because it was a very dry atmostphere - he asked for some water and was fine after he drank it and also in the second half - no probs at all. Of course I really missed the violinist from St A but you can't have everything!! As mentioned the scrum was reminiscent of Jo!!! As mentioned we just missed the GO when we arrived (blame the satnav which took us astray when we arrived in the town!!). Lovely to meet up with the Hen, Jo, Sue, Brenda and KK, and to see other familiar faces - Gillian, Shirley2, Debbie, Whoozie, Ro etc. Thank you to Twin for organising the meal and for paying half of the fizz with me. Hotel was lovely (really old - Mxry Q of Scots stayed there!!). Really enjoyed the weekend and the break was just what we needed! Back to the grind now - we've off to reherasal!!

Eva and all, not MY tea. More importantly the dog and cats.

I'll just write down bits in no order. The suit with the contrasting sleeve button hole was back for the second half of the first bit. Worn with a pink shirt that came nearly completely untucked on his right side. No costume change in the second half. He has had his hair cut since the beginning of the week according to a comment from W*cked attendees (Shirley and Gillian, I think). He complained that he could not see any of the audience due to the lights. In addition musicians and GO were back from the front of the stage (Carol said it was a covered orchestra pit which they could not perform on).
He was really rocking, shame that he had a defective part in his vocal range for the first half. He did try to work around it. It did intensify my breath holding during some of the songs. I will stand to be corrected but I thought it was near to the top, but not right at the top of his range. It was not apparent at all in K*ss, as that is lower. Anthem was delivered brilliantly, he did take a drink of water before it. There were comments that it was not B*xton water.
New song. I am not a U2 fan, never have been, they just do nothing for me. I can not remember hearing One. To me it was a screeching cacophony. OK it may grow on me. Sorry, my view.
Apart from that the sound quality at the venue was very good, both ways. By that I mean the 'choir' in ADWD was excellent. The difference of being in a theatre, and a 'sports hall' as GO called Gr*msby.
Photos have downloaded, better see to them.

Jo,- thank you. Now you can have your tea!

Hi all
hope this works, had lots of trouble logging on.
Eva's photos of baby Viljar's naming day are now in the loppy miscellaneous album.

Martin,- thank you so much. The photos look really good.

My pleasure Eva

Eva those pictures are just lovely and how cute does Viljar look in his gorgeous gown? Sweetie pie. You haven't changed a bit. Just as lovely.

Not sure if these are worth looking at but you might like them. Too many heads and hands in the way I fear!

http://s825.photobucket.com/albums/zz175/pollylop2/Buxton/

Oh forgot to thank the Twins for the after show drinks, I knew I'd forget to thank someone. So 'Thank you both'.

Scott and all, I have followed the voting link and of course I've voted for Les Mis every time I could. (Yeh right).

I too have sent some photos to Martin. I'll check out Eva's. Thanks Martin.

Oh, lovely robe, Eva. Not sure about the contents, he does look a happy chappie though.

Jo,- I'm glad you voted for Les Mis. When I saw it was nominated, I thought: " I won't vote for it, as I know Jo will."
I assure you, the content of the robe is lovely too.
Did you remember to thank the chambermaid and the waitress?

Hi Again
There are now Buxton photos from Jo4 online in the Loppie Ladies Two album.

Lovely photos P2. Mine are rubbish.

Thanks Martin.
I did thank the hotel owner and made a suggestion for an improvement!!

Pure luck I think Jo! I just held the camera in the air and kept shooting, and a lot were rubbish as well!

Maeve so sorry we seem to have got carried away a bit. So glad you had a great time and great weather. NY at it's best then. Do tell what you did. It is in my all time top 5 favourite places I've been.

Evening all,

What can I add to the previous reviews??? Thanks girls, you have really given a great picture of the concert and the fabby time we had 'Hennnig'for Diana :)

well, as I have been (cough! ) to a few previous concerts I can hand on heart say last night's was the most exciting yet! He just keeps getting better and better!

Lee and the band fed off the very appreciative audience and we had a ball. I turned around after CED and the whole audience appeared to be on their feet - it was a fab atmosphere and the applause went on for quite a while - deservedly so. Anthem (my fav) was stunning and took my breath away.
I Loved the new duet, the s*xy new moves........ the vulnerability, the power and strength of the man. What can I say but roll on leeds!!!

We missed absent loppies and raised a glass. Must say thanks to Sue1 who sent a lovely text just before the concert started.

As you've heard, we had the treat of a couple of sightings during the afternoon, so we could relax knowing the star had arrived in lovely sunny Buxton. As Brenda and I were not staying over, KK very kindly let us leave our bags in her room so we could freshen up and change - much appreciated KK, thanks. x

Thanks Buxtonfesters. wonderful company, cheerful conversation , giggles galore and lashings of thuds.
Big thanks to Diana for being such a lovely Hen.
Thanks to the ever generous MM for the wine, Jo for the pressies, Pauline for booking the restaurant and most importantly, my bessie Loppy mate Brenda, for driving.x

Have a wonderful wedding day Diana, hope there are no more 'surprises' to get in the way - I'm just wondering why we have discussed the wine list far more than your dress??

On to others bloggy business.....

thanks for the new home Scott, I am going to try popping in far more regularly. Yeah, yeah, you've heard it before........

Welcome back from the big apple Maeve - a place Lin and I would love to visit. Glad to hear you had a great time.

Eva, i've not checked your pics yet, sounds like it was a lovely day.

Carys, thanks for the note re LJ sign in . I had thought likewise but whilst LJ opened at my login, when i came to post on here it gave me an error. Puzzling :-/

On that note, I must post this......

Hi girls thank you so much for the wonderful accounts of you nights so sorry i missed that lovely sending of of Diana. Cant wait to see the photos and of course the wedding ones eventually.
Dear scotty thank you so much for our new home and of course i do not mind either where it is .
Going to see photos now .ninite all sweet meads.

Hi SueX. I feel bad as I didn't see the text from Sue1 until really really late. I did reply. You are right it was a brill concert, just not sure it does one good breathing so irregularly.

Lovely photos Jo, Eva and Pauline, what a gorgeous baby Eva, I liked the haircut and Diana you looked a beautiful Bride in your sash, the present looks great, hope you liked it.

Thanks for the welcome home Pauline and Suex, I'm sorry to have missed Buxton, and of course that's what we all want to hear about at the moment..

I'll tell you more about NY later in the week if you like.

Maeve you must tell us all about your hols and what you got up to.

Oh I agree, please do tell Maeve.

Off to bed now as pretty weary, can't think why. Night night all, sleep tight.

Oh yes please Maeve, looking forward to hearing more later in the week. I agree we need the Big apple in bite sized pieces!

Jo, sorry you didn't see the text before the concert. I thought I'd shown it to everyone (or at least told peeps - hey, thanks for the glow sticks too! They were a great hit!

Thanks for putting the Hen picks up Martin. Brenda has some nice ones, I'll ask her to send them to you. Big hugs to Maggie x

Eva, Viljar is such a cutie! he looks like he is enjoying all the attention. Sounds like a good day was had.

I'm away to my bed now so I'll wish anyone still reading a goodnight. x

SueX I had a text (or copy) from Sue myself, I just didn't read it.
Right finished for tonight
Nightlee night

Quick hi and apologies I didn't thank Scott Dear for the lovely new home. Eva he looks such a cutie (he might have someething to say about the bonneT when's he a little older I fear). Maeve we will want to hear ecerything about tyour trip please - sorry it was a little overshadowed by the Bxxtonfesters. Think Sue1 is back sometime today? We have the funeral today so I have just popped in for a quick hug with the BHB - DCM will be in charge of Bistro today.

Sorry Martin, forgot to say thank you for putting the piccies on the site. Big hugs to you and Maggie.

Hi - another early morninger - been up for 2 hours unpacking and getting hol w...... on go. My body clock not sure which time zone it is in - but doesnt seem to be BST. Russia fab - weather very good - seemingly an Indian summer (tho they call it a women's summer!) there too as week before 6 or 7 degrees andwe had 17/18 . Ploppy struggled a bit at end but we saw all the main sites - and lots and lots of russian tea houses in between sites!!

carol - hugs and love for today

You liked Buxton then! great reviews and photos. Both the concert and the hen do seem to have been fabulous. looking forward to the wedding photos Diana - you made a lovely hen and am sure you will be a radiant bride.

Eva - photos of Viljar lovely. we too have a family christening gown - tho dont think 150 yrs . Adds a lovely sense of history to the occassion.

KK - i am very impresed with your rail journey - a feat of endurance for even the most seasoned traveller. Gosh you have come a long way (literally and emotionally) since those days when you wouldnt step on a train - and now you are dashing across towns to board one:). You would have loved the overnight train from Moscow to ST P - we were all booked first class (incl in tour price)- and it was plush. Our own butler to bring us drinks, meals and each carriage also had its own personal hostess who stands beside train to welcome her passengers. feel our train cos have much to learn from the Russians re customer service. Tho to be fair I feel standard class may not be quite so plush!

Sorry Pauline but B.. lived up to its reputation by leaving one of our cases (and those of others) in london. Luckily we had been warned this is regular occurrence so I had divided up our belongings between the 2 cases. Worst bit was having to fill in 10 forms in russian in moscow airport and we spoke no russian and they spoke no english. by time I went out to meet group (ploppy stil filling in forms one hour later ) they were not to be seen and I was pounced on by every taxi driver in moscow who scented a lone female confused passenger. Got sorted eventually and case turned up 24 hours later. At least it was only 1 case. 5 people joined us in St P and B... lost all their cases . But the weather and scenery in St P was so fab that everyone (even those with no clothes!) loved it.

Ooh back to autumn - and work - tho not till next week.

Love all the photos and rthe reviews of Bu...n, sounds a fabulous weekend, good to hear Diana got a good send off.
Diana all best wishes for the Wedding and looking forward to seeing all the photos, hope you and Ploppy have a wonderful day.
Eva what a beautiful gown Viljar was wearing, he looks a real cutie, no wonder you look so proud.
Carol hope all goes well today.
Fi sensible Lady dividing all the packing, do you remember when I left all our underclothes in a Hotel in Dijon 2 years ago.
Must get going meeting Dollop and the lovely Toby in Re.....g

Morning all, grey and overcast here, but not cold so I suppose that is something.

Fi lovely to see you, glad you enjoyed Russia, I loved it. Don't apologise to me, B....lost my bag a few times as well!

Hope the funeral for Twin's uncle goes well today, not the best of days for it.

Morning BHB, oooh nice hug, oh that ewas cos you didn't quite get to hug us on Sunday? (Humm don't think I'll question that, I might upset him). As the CM is busy today and we have a lot to catch up on I'll get a big jug of Vanillita and we'll get started.

Morning all. Autumn is definitely here today. It's pibbing down and the temperature is only + 9.2 degrees, so the warmer long cardies are out of the wardrobe.

Hello sweetheart. What? You and Pauline are busy? With what, one may ask? You're not telling? Staff meetings have a confidentiality clause , so if you told me, you'd have to kill me? Sorry I spoke! HMPF!

Hi Fi,- so good to see you and hear that you both enjoyed your Russian holiday. I've been thinking about you, and it's good news that Ian came through it fine. Your description of the train journey sounds a bit like the Orient Express. You didn't bump into H. P*irot by any chance, did you? Noone killed? How boring!

KK,- you are so brave to do that train (or tram or bus) journey on your own, but when reading about it, I thought, "KK,- only you!". I wonder of GO knows the effect he's had on peoples' lives,- apart from the obvious. People overcoming dreadful phobies, learning IT skills that we even hadn't heard of before He happened, savings spent on CDs, accommodations, tickets, restaurant bills and the like, and last but not least, the lasting friendships formed through getting to know and adore Himself. I think he would be quite chuffed if he realized.

Carol,- I hope your day won't be too hard on you and your family. Will be thinking of you.

I have another busy day ahead, so I'd better get going. I'm taking mother to see her heart consultant (and I'll be sure to tell him about her stomach pains too!), then I'll drop her off to see father while I go on to the estate agents office. Today is Exchange of Contracts, and hopefully the Completion will be in a week's time.
Then it's back to pick up mother again and take her home. Phew, I'm tired even before I start.
I'll see you all later.

Another quiet day! Eva hope your Mum is ok. I must say i'm very imprtessed with the speed of house selling over there. Think you could teach us a lot!

Pauline,- the consultant was very pleased with mother. She still has the arrhythmia (too many heartbeats), but he suspects that her dizziness comes from the wrong BP medication, so she'll be fitted with a gizmo which will register her BP over 24 hours. All-in-all, she's OK.

Exchange of contracts went without a hitch, and completion will be next Thursday. Hey-ho! Yes, I agree, I think the English system is dreadful, and my EA couldn't believe me when I told her the details of my two sales over there!

I'm ready for an Eva, so I'll see you later.

Viljar had been to see his great grandfather today with cakes and photos from the Naming Day, and according to Viljar's parents, they adore each other!

hello from Estonia! Having a lovely holiday in the beautiful medieval captial.

Sorry I've not had time to do more than read a few of the Buxton reviews - WOW! It sounds like a wonderful concert!!! I gather KK had trouble with the train. Well done for persevering lass!

Diana - all the best for your wedding!

And thanks to Scott for the new home. And for the info about the GO and those award nominations.

OOOHHMMSS for all in need - see ya later!

Thanks for the new home Scott, we're happy to lodge anywhere you know ;)
More lovely reviews and pics, thankyou all.
Eva, Viljar looks a very happy little chap, and the robe is beautiful. Glad your Mum is doing ok. I bet Viljar's visit cheered your Dad up no end.
Lovely to see you back again Fi. So glad you both enjoyed the holiday, even if you were missing a case briefly.
Sloppy is convinced my sister is going to have her baby early and last night asked if she had packed her bag yet. My sister sheepishly said that while the nursery is all sorted she hasn't actually bought anything she needs. Cue Sloppy to write a list and inform me that we were off shopping today! We've come back with various things for the mum-to-be and a few more for the baby, plus a new mop for me and some decorating gear as Sloppy has decided I need to do some painting! Phew, I need a rest after all that. When my mother is on a mission there is no stopping her!
Oh dear, just had to see off a large black and white cat that was terrorising my 3 outside the catflap. He must be a new one round here as I don't recall seeing him before. He was a big lad and has scared my lot, they're all hiding on window ledges and chairs now.

Hi all

Thank you for all your kind comments about my train journey. I have to confess that when I sat down and thought it about it afterwards I was quite proud of myself, yet, at the same time I felt stupid for feeling proud. It's not like what I did was some major achievement by most people's standards but it feels like it was for me. And Eva, you are right, and I said the same thing to the others at the weekend, that if it hadn't been for the GO I would never have done it!!

Eva - glad the naming day went well. Viljar looked gorgeous, what a beautiful little boy, and what a glorious smile he has, little cutie. The gown is gorgeous too.

Maeve - I agree with the others and would love to hear all about your holiday.

Twins - must say thank you for the champers on Sunday (I think I thanked MM before, who, of course paid for the wine with the meal, so my apologies for that).

Fi - lovely to have you back, so glad you and Ploppy had a good, much deserved, holiday!

Jill - hope you've had a good day with the gorgeous Toby.

My, you lot do produce some gorgeous children/grandchildren!

Carol - hope all went well today, I was thinking of you.

Jane - how lovely to see you from your medieval (where else!!) capital. Enjoy the rest of your stay.

Ali - your poor cats, hope they sort the bully out. Mine came home the other day looking as though she had been in a fight, she had a lump of fur missing and a scratch just above her eye. My poor baby!!

It's pibbing down here and bl**dy freezing!!

Diana - have a safe flight tomorrow, a wonderful wedding, you'll make a beautiful bride, and enjoy the honeymoon!

I'm off to do the dreaded deed tomorrow and look for flat shoes ready for when I go back o w*rk on Thursday!!

Wooooohoooooooo!
I can now watch the B*C I player thanks to a tip from K2. No, I won't tell you here, but it works! I can now partake in Strictly and other high culture necessities, albeit a bit later than you, so from now on you have to tell me whether good program is on B*C or not.

Hi Jane,- you in a medieval setting? Never!
Glad you are enjoying yourselves.

Diana,- I echo KK,- have a safe flight without any complications and the most beautiful wedding on Friday.

Glad you all think Viljar is a lovely baby. (Except Jo of course, but she did like the robe!) I'll tell you a secret,- he's my favourite grand nephew!

Now torrential rain here - but luckily not before wa....g all dried. UB scollop has a nice pile of i....ing to do:). we jad text from our neighbour when on hol to say she had tried several times to phone UB scollop but he was never in. but she left home made biccies on door step and they had gone - so she surmised he was still alive = she also said house still there too:)

KK - I too need to wear "sensible " shoes due to n old "war wound" in foot. Like others Ho...ers very comfy but cl..ks made my foot much much worse. A few friends have had special insoles made for their shoes and find that works well - seemingly not that expensive so might be worth trying. i googled shoes recomended by podiatrists and got various european makes like ec.o, riek.l. and Joseph Sieb.l - and find all excellent and usually more trendy (its all relative!) than UK makes. expensive but i usually find in sales. I agree Pauline the H...er boots look nice:)

jane - I always fancied visiting the Est..ian cpital. we went to one of palaces in ST P with group of school children from there - all had good english and took great delight in demonstrating this by speaking to us in beautiful grammatical English with cut glass accents. they were so proud of themselves - quite rightly. I have to say that St P probably my fav city so far but lots more to visit - and all countries have their own delights.

SueX - good to see you back and in one piece - sort of! Continue to keep well - and say hi to Lin for me.

Hehehehehehehehehehe !
I can watch the I*V I player too! Now when you say there is a new MM or L*wis, I'll be right behind you! Bliss!

Diana, hope it's not too late to wish you safe flights and have a wonderful wedding x
Ooh I've got a pair of J*seph Sieb*l shoes which were recommended when I had my heel problem diagnosed a couple of years ago. Very compfy and have worn really well. In fact I saw a lovely pair in the local shop this summer and hoped they might be in the sale!
It's raining here and interfering with the digital reception on the tv, wonder how many complaints there will be after the switchover?
Ploppy's home, better go.

I've been here for ages, but had to get my old router out, as although the wireless was showing all lights there was no signal.
Hi Fi, sounds like an interesting experience and personal service.
Jane logging in from foreign parts to, Hi.
Well done Eva. Bro said it could be done and you did it with a little help.
Right I have stuff to do back later.

My thoughts were with you for the Funeral today Carol.

Fi, great to hear you had a good holiday in Russia after the difficult year you’ve both had, the train journey sounds most luxurious.

Dollop and I had a wonderful time in NY, we were real tourists and did all the usual things, boat trips to Ellis Island, very poignant, and the Circle trip right round Manhattan. Culture at The Guggenheim and Metropolitan Museum of Art, shopping at Macy’s and (the window kind ) at Tiffanys and walks in Central Park and the South St. Sea Port area.
We took several bus trips, dowm town to Greenwich Village, and SoHo and through the Financial District to Battery Park and Uptown round Harlem.
Our Hotel was actually in Times Square, it was very well double glazed as we heard no noise in the bedroom but had great views from the bar, and very convenient for walking to all the sights such as Grand Central Station, Empire State and Chrysler Buildings.

I was surprised at how much I liked the buildings, I always thought skyscrapers were ugly things but the views of Manhattan from Brooklyn and the river were fantastic, at night when all lit up, it was quite stunning.. Central Park was really lovely, we had a long walk through and a cold beer by the boating pool one afternoon, it was a hot day and there are shady trees everywhere, it is absolutely delightful.

I nearly forgot the highlight, a helicopter ride which we did on dollop's birthday after a bottle of fizz for dutch courage, it had seemed a good idea when I booked it, but I felt very nervous as we were waitng, but of course it was a terrific experience, we were in the front and had marvellous views of all of NYC.

We certainly didn’t do and see all there is to be done and seen so perhaps a return visit one day!

Diana, my very best wishes that you have a wonderful day on Friday, I'll be thinking of you.

Big pooter probs, not sure what. No sound, very little BB.
Nightlee night

How nice to see you Lady Jane, short but sweet!

Fantastic Eva, we'll have the Norwegian jury back, it was much missed last year.

Fi I loved St P as well, such a lovely city. I have also had JS shoes and they are very comfortable, if not the most stylish I've ever had. Bast of luck KK, it takes a lot of getting used to. Not sure I am used to them yet.

Maeve that is lovely, took me right back there with you. I am green about the helicopter ride, something I always wanted to do. I just love some of the skyscrapers. The Chrysler building is astonishing and the wonderful art deco work on the Empire State. Fantastic stuff. I just loved Tiffanys', though sadly always had to shop upstairs!

Hope Diana has a good flight tomorrow and a lovely pampering day on Thursday, ready for Friday. We're with you in spirit Diana.

Aww Jo, no. Ohhhhmmmms for your pooter.

Wow what is this Fi in Russia Jane in Estonia are we tryiong to take over eastern block as it usrd to be called!!!!
My thoughts are with you and tour uncle's family carole hope it all went well.
Diana have a good flight and have a brilliant time.
Meave you hols sounded great. That word holiday is not in my dictionary this year alas ploppy too busy.
Photos are great thank you Martin you have done a brilliant job with the girls photos.
Ok time for bed ninite all sweet meads. XXX

Just popping on to thank you all for your kind wishes. Funeral went as well as these things can and our Vicar did a wonderful job with the service. Just wanted to say hope Diana has a safe flight and wonderful time - We will think of you on Friday. Glad Lady J having a lovely time and that Fi and Maeve all had wonderful times. Off to bed now as I am a little tired today.

THanks for the new home Scott. It's very light and airy.
Best wishes to Diana. Hope you have a wonderful day on Friday.
THank you for all the great reviews and links to pics from Bxtxn and the weekend.It will soon be the Octoberfest.
karen I think you are very brave going on trams as well as changing stations.
Carol, hope the day went as well as these things can.
Loved hearing about the hols, Fi and Maeve. Two places I always wanted to visit, wocsoM and NY.
Eva, what a beautiful little boy and what a beautiful robe. Glad the day went well and that your Dad is doing well and your Mum too.It was the final Hxartbxxt last night.
Jill, hope you and Tobt had a lovely day with his mum.
Jo, hope you soon resolve any pooter probs.
Well, I have got my identity and my money back, thank goodness, wothout too much trauma. I am very lucky to have it resolved so quickly. Now, just have to buy a new freezer to replace broken one.
Have a good sleep all. Night nught,

Hello, I’m back!!!!!! And I see we’ve moved (thank you Scott, you do look after us well.)
Just had to read the BUXTON reviews before I attempt to catch up with the goings on over the last couple of weeks, but I see from Maeve’s post that lots of ohhhhhhmmmmmmsssssss are needed, so there they are, for who she said.

Karen, WHAT a tale!!!! Didn’t you do well. Thanks for a fab review, (and ditto what you said!)

Pauline, you and Twin do rather well at finding yourselves in the same hotel as the GO.

Well that’s got to the end of the reviews, thanks everyone. He was good then??

Glad Diana enjoyed the weekend, and like her gifts and cards. Her post brought a little lump to my throat.

Right, off to catch up, I may be gone a while.

That's good Twin. Not an easy day whatever.

Eva Spooks starts again on Monday if that is of interest?
Oh and the MB show on the 20th at 3pm might have something of interest!

off to bed so night night and sleep tight all.

Jo, I hope your W*r H*rse reject hasn’t got an inferiority complex.

Love the footie link, thanks Diana, (and Trulee)

Hope everyone’s puter problems have been sorted out by now, I’m angling for a netbook, because both ours are playing up.

Eva, you put your oven on to keep warm? Did I read that right? Whooo hooo, you’re coming to Cr*wley!
Good for you sorting that ‘moron’ out, that’s the good thing about retirement, you can tell the plonkers what you really think.

Chantale, hope you get your tooth sorted out, horrid things, dentists! Of course I’ll be at Crawley, did you doubt it? (Thanks Diana x) Just have to sort out Ploppy now, but I think he may be giving up all hope! Glad you can make it, hope Maeve can too.

Jo, hope Dog is fully recovered from her corn removal, (how nice of the man with three dogs to send the text) and that Megan’s foot is improving. I was worried about you childminding, untill I read that she’s a bit like a Labradoodle, (such lovely dogs,)

Karen, don’t mention hospitals or appointments, NOTHING is like it was in the ‘olden days’! Btw, why doesn’t it surprise me that you were caught up in Tropical Storm P*blo and Hurricane Op*l??
You are still making me howl with your posts, balls and bogies indeed!

Pauline, that wedding sounded blissful.

Jane, ohhhmmmssss for your Ploppy.

K2, sorry to hear about your car, what gives these morons the idea that they can just take another persons property? I’ve just read a bit further down, about the bank employees, that is truly scary.

Carol, I know I’m very late but my sympathy to you and your family. Hope Rick’s tests lead to a good result.

Ali, horrible accident, as you say lucky the church was closed.

Well I can’t read anymore tonight, Ploppy will be up for work in less than an hour. Back tomorrow, nite nite Loppies x

Morning everyone and I see most of the MiA are back with us (and Lady J from afar) – welcome home! Today we have blue skies and sunshine but a cold wind. Have to say it beats grey skies and rain! In fact we had a couple of cloudbursts last night which were really heavy and a very spooky looking sky (shades of Mxrdxr!). Now back into the fray as of course I have a week’s work to do in three days before I go on holiday. Really looking forward to the break as I feel exhausted at the moment. Added to all this today is the fourth anniversary of my dad’s death so naturally my mum is very upset. My sister on holiday in Exypt has already rung her this morning but I know she will find it difficult getting through the day. Hello BHB, oh that’s lovely he gave me a big hug and said he had missed me yesterday but he was glad he saw me Sunday (what does he mean? Best not ask). Right BHB if you bring the jugs of Twisted French (Vxdka, raspberry liqueur, raspberry puree and pineapple juice) I’ll bring the Danish pastries and we’ll go and look for the DCM. I can tell you all about the fantastic concert I went to on Sunday whilst we wait!

As always had a lovely day yesterday, Toby is a joy to be with.
Maeve your holiday sounds great you certainly packed a lot in we were only there for 2 days so could'nt do half of what you did, good to hear Fi enjoyed R...a as well.
Pauline you said that NY was one of your 5 favourite places may I ask what are the other 4 would be interested to know.

By the way Maeve did you bump into R.f. Nad,l while you were in NY

Morning all, lovely blue skies and sunshine, although not hot, much better. We had a weird but beautiful sky here last night as well. As the sun was setting the light went lemon as it was still black clouds overhead and drizzling. Then we got the most spectacular rainbow followed by the sunset turning the sky gold. Hard to describe but so lovely. Down side is I always think lovely sunsets mean Autumn is well and truly here. Sigh.

Sue lovely to have you home again, we missed your precis' of what is going on! Hope your holiday was good.

Jill my top five places in no particular order of those I visited are Sydney, Boston, Rome, Cape Town (well the Cape area really) and of course NY. Mind I could go on as there were lots of other places I loved, but I always got a special thrill from visiting those. Oh heck there was Vancouver as well and that is six! Then there was all the Caribbean, gorgeous... I think I can safely say I loved travelling! By the way Jill (and Shirley if you are there) Woohoo! Go Rafa!!!

Morning BHB, yes I know, late again, I'm sure the CM has kept you entertained, ooh he's blushing, what have you been up to CM! I think I better get another jug of Twisted French and we'll go and find her, don't worry I'll look after you.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1312103/Denise-Van-Outen-shape-just-5-months-giving-birth.html
lovely photos of Betsy and mummy.
Morning all.
Oh Carol thousands appologies to you I think my brain has over heated cos when I sent you the condolences card I said your dad when it was your uncle I think.
And Jo I ment Shannon in the funny eamil why did I think her name started with M! when it is your horse. Then I forget Diana's date if the wedding that is no good. NEED A SERIOUS HOLIDAY HERE me thinks!!!! and a good intake of Go.
Going to hang my head in shame now. lots of love xxx

Well I knew it was your Uncle but I think I said your Dad!.
cant even write properly anymore sob.

Morning all. A much better day here, bright and sunny although a little breezy.
Oohhmms for your Mum, Carol. I hope she gets through today ok.
Wow Maeve, you certainly packed a lot into your stay. I'd never been bothered by a trip to the States but I'm starting to think I'd quite like to go.
Lovely pics of baby Betsy with Mum!

Ali was thinking the other day how did you get on with your Cat problem????????
Pauline we have driven through Boston in our way to New England, but never stayed, on a list of "to do" ,as is the US Open, I would love to go next year but it will really be an expensive trip as I wouldn't want to be stuck up the top of the A.A. stadium, will have to see how the pennies go.

Woohoo indeed Pauline (and Jill) - what a performance from R.f. and what a stella year he's had and he's still so sweet and unaffected with it (like another certain person). B....n was fabulous, better than the last couple although the voice in the first half was a worry. Carol - you must have been right in it possibly being down to nerves as it seemed to have disappeared by act 2 and he sounded better than ever Lovely to see everyone there and so up for it. The Mail mummy pictures were fabulous too, I like the shorter hairstyle and baby B is so cute.

Jill, in answer to your question re:cat, she is much better. We get the odd accident (she weed on an umbrella!!) but generally it's ok. I still don't know what started it off though.

Ali ---Funny animals cats, we think ours had a problem with the cat flap, we have now taken off her magnet and she is Ok now although she did have an accident the other day, good to hear that yours is much better.

Well managed to catch up a bit more, you know I hate to miss anything!!

Great news on the summer house sale Eva, I bet sis was pleased!

Sue, I think you’re trying to compete with our KK, it don’t seem five minutes since you nearly knocked yourself out , on a car door wasn’t it? Do get a grip, we need you in one piece for all these lovely Loppy meets, we have coming up!

Pauline, thanks for the link to SCD, I may watch it this year, I was so furious about Arl*ne I couldn’t bring myself to watch it last year. Daft I know, but it made me feel better.

Karen, I did a similar thing with the drug trolley at work a few years ago, lost the whole nail in the end, and yes, bl**dy painful. I’ve just bought a lovely pair of purple shoes from Cl*rkes, they have some lovely ones in stock, try online though, more choice.

Chantale, hope your mouth is better by now, look forward to seeing the new improved you. Not that there was anything wrong with the old you, but I’m sure you feel much better about it.

Jane, more ohhhmmmsss needed for your Ploppy I see, shame about the job, hope he gets something soon.

Carol, I see the tests are out of the way, ohhhmmmssss now for the results, and love to the MM.

Kathleen, scary when someone nicks your identity. Talking of Geri, where is she???

Gotta go now, been at home all day, and achieved nowt, Ploppy will be home soon and think I've spent all day on here, - - - as if!! Back later.

Hi all

Well, I did it, I am now the proud (!!) owner of two new pairs of flat(ish) shoes. I didn't go for completely flat as they hurt my calves, so one pair has a very small but wide(ish) heel and the other has a small wedge, both with a buckle on the front (I have a thing about buckles!!) and I think they are quite smart. Anyway, they felt really comfortable in the shop, but the test will be when they get their first proper outing at w*rk tomorrow and Friday!!

Maeve - I loved hearing about your holiday, it sounds like you had a wonderful time.

Sue1 - it's great to have you back. We really missed you on Sunday! So, how was the holiday?

Well done Karen photo please of the shoes.!

Lovely to have you back Sue1, our holidays nearly coincided but you were away a bit longer. Love to hear about your trip, what was The Arctic like?

No Jill we didn't bump into RN, though we saw him on the TV in every bar and hotel., very glad he won, I think we were lucky to have had the good weather, what with Hurr. Earl and the downpour that delayed the tennis after we'd left.

Hope all the cat problems are sorted out!

Ooohhms Carol, for you, your Mum and the rest of the family for a sad day, I'm sure you must be ready for a holiday.

We just have had brilliant news well ploppy has , he has had his 4 pictures submitted at the royal society of marine artist this year accepted a first for him . I am so happy for him cos he works so hard. It means we shall be staying a bit longer in London in October yipee. Sorry had to tll you all.

Been MIA for a couple of days, RL a bit hectic but felt I just had to say Well Done Nicholas - that is brilliant news Chantalle. You must be so proud of him.

We had the 3 pc suite cleaned today and it is still a bit damp so a difficult evening ahead sitting on ordinary chairs to watch the tele. Next week we are having the sitting room and dining room carpets cleaned so I think we will have to develop the art of hovering 2ft above the floor.

Evening all, it is not that warm here at the moment. never know what to wear when the weather is like this.

KK well done on the shoe purchase, very wise to keep a small heel. Hope the transition isn't too painful.

Chantale, many congratulations to Nicholas, you must be very proud. Well deserved though, his paintings are beautiful.

Sue1 I know you had to catch up, but how was your holiday?!

I almost burnt the roast potatoes because of my new shoes!!

Chantale - that is wonderful news and very much deserved. Many congratulations to you both.

Jan - hope RL settles down for you soon. Love the image of you and Ploppy hovering above the floor!!

KK???!!!???? How come?

Exactly Pauline, why would KK burn the potatoes because of her new shoes, I know I am a bit slow, BUT????????????????????????????

Evening all,

Popping on to wish Carol and MM a well deserved relaxing holiday.

Maeve, you certainly packed a lot into your NY trip. glad you had a fab time!

Welcome home Sue1, looking forward to hearing about your hol.

Chantale, thanks for link to those super cute pics earlyier today and congrats to Nick.

Kathleen, sorry. I'm rather slow at the mo. I've just picked up your id theft prob - lots of oooohhhmmms and hope it's not too stressful for you.

KK, welcome to the flatties brigade!

....earlier !!!

Sound is back, still BB r e a l l y slow

That was from last night, still on pooter when I logged in tonight. I seem to have BB and sound, phew

Sorry, it was nothing exciting, I was upstairs taking the shoes out of the boxes and getting rid of all the tissue paper and, one of my pet hates, removing the sticky labels from the bottom of the shoes, which took forever! I HATE sticky labels!! Especially when they are so sticky that they stick like bl**dy glue! I keep meaning to buy some of that sticky label remover stuff but I keep forgetting! Anyway, because I was engrossed and determined to get every trace of label off I forgot about the dinner!

yay!!!

I finally found my pencil ! well it looks like I have from here.

KK , I'm as confused as Pauline and Jill ......shoes ........ roasties????

Jan, my advice - go out for the evening.

Hi Sue1, I read you are back.
KK well done in biting the bullet with the shoes. I forgot to change my shoes from the dog walking ones yesterday, so I was really comfortable all day. My (ex) friend said they looked like orthopaedic shoes, but they are comfortable.
Now we know where DVOM & B went on hols, he said they were away.
Carol I hope you and MM have a lovely restful holiday, you have been through it recently.
Tip from IT at w*rk today, if your BB goes slow, turn off the router for at least 15mins and it will 'get a different connection' when it is turned on. The new connection may be faster. Yes I was back with IT today, finally managed to get the last bit fixed on my new (old) w*rk laptop.
Right back later (I hope)

Thanks KK I did wonder

Carol and MM have a really restful holiday. You deserve it and Ohms for your family for today.
Jo, glad your puter is OK now.
Thanks for telling us about your holiday Maeve.
Glad you are home safely Sue1 and good to see you back Suex
Karen I was wondering how new shoes could make you burn the potatoes!
Hi Jill. and Ali.
Chantale congratukations to Nicholas.You must all be proud of him.
How is this for irony? Ploppy is on hols next week so I thought we coukd go to rosdniW theatre onr evening and what is on? Jxseph and McTeeth! Would go to dekciW, but GO is on holiday.

Oh KK you do make me laugh but I know what you mean about the labels.
Now Sue 1 you know me got to remember what show I am going to must make a list.!
Almost forgot to renew road tax today it was pure chance I saw the renewal advice under piles of papers on piano!!!! no hope for moi!!!
Glad your comp is now ok Jo
Ninite all sweet meads all.

...KK did you know that Plxdge (yes I know you use it for dxsting) is good at removing labels? We went to Rxyal Dxulton once and the lady in the shop used it to remove labels from china and glass - you just spray it on leave it a second and then use a cloth to remove it - simples! I also like the idea of Jan and her Ploppy hovering several inches off the floor! Chantale that's brilliant news for Nicholas and very well deserved- you must both be thrilled. Meant to say how pleased I was that RN won!! AND he had had a haircut did we notice? Go Rxfa! The Mummy and Baby piccies were lovely and I did like the fact that the GO was described as "stage star" rather than "reality star" - progress!! Off to bed now so Sweet Meads all.

Chantale, well done to Nicholas, he must be very pleased. You take care, you sound as if you've been working really hard.
I've heard the thing about PlXdge, not that I have any. Now there's a surprise. I finally gave a nearly full bottle of window cle*ner, that bro brought with him, to elf. I was asked didn't I want it? I said I had nearly a full one in my cupboard and that should last me for years. There was a roll of eyes and a soft 'Oh. of course'.
Due to pooter yesterday I'll have to contact MrT tonight (hope they have a delivery slot), or I'll have to go to see him tomorrow and dog would not like that. I'll give Mr S a miss this week as the delivery is more on a Thurs.

Oh I see Karen, thanks. Agree about sticky labels. Strangely I don't have Plxdgx, but I do have a bottle of sticky stuff remover and it is brill.

Kathleen you mean you don't wish to see Keith? Well I never!

Well done on finding your pencil Suex.

I am now off to bed as well, so night night , sleep tight.

Back again, I really will get to the end of the posts tonight!

Great photos Pauline and Jo, glad to see so many of Diana, I was so sorry to miss the day. Well I was a bit sorry to miss the night as well.

Eva, lovely photos of the Naming Day, just look at that smile!! Lovely to see the Viljar’s father in the gown as well.

Fi, so glad to hear you had a great holiday, and that Ploppy coped well. I would love to do an overnight on a train. We did do Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer, which was fabulous, smoked salmon and caviar one of the choices for breakfast, mmmmmm.

Could you spell B- backwards perhaps, just to make sure we don’t travel with them!

Eva, glad to see your mum is ok. Great to see you can get iPlayer, no stopping you now.

Karen, oh yes it WAS a major achievement!!

Maeve NY as I remember it, (we didn’t do the culture bit I’m afraid) thanks for sharing. Could you e-mail me the name of the hotel? We could consider it when we go in 2012 for our Silver. I loved Central Park, but didn’t like the Statue of Liberty, she gave me the creeps for some reason, possibly because we sailed close to her on an evening cruise, and it was getting dark.

Oh Chantale, you do make me smile, I love your mix-ups! Well done to Nicholas, give him a hug from me.

Maeve, it was the Rockies and Alaska we went to, I’m sure I must have said an Arctic cruise at some point, geography not my strong point, can’t even figure England out most of the time, that’s why I travel by train, let them sort it out!

Jo, have e-mailed you, at last, sorry I took so long.

Right MrT contacted and now ready to sleep
Nightlee night

Chantale, congratulations to Nicholas, how exciting.

Jo, glad you're back on line again with everything working.

Sue1, I'm sure you did say Alaska, my mistake not yours, I'll e-mail re hotel.

Karen, in the charity shop where I help out, we use special labels that peel off really easily, don't know why all shops don't.

Phew, caught up at last! You wanted to hear about The Holiday, hmmm, I’m not much good at this, about on par with my reviews.
We stayed at Heathrow on Saturday, and flew to Toronto on Sunday, caught the plane to Calgery by the skin of our teeth, and spent the next three nights in Kamloops. Did a fair bit of sight seeing, lovely lakes, mountains, and icefields, and of course the little black bear. Went on some bl**dy awful swing bridge hundreds of feet above a ravine, I was hanging on for grim death, and then had to walk back across. Got a certificate though, so I’m framing it!!
We caught the Rocky Mountaineer on Wednesday, wow, that’s some train. We’d upgraded to Gold Leaf so we were well looked after, and the views were stunning. Gold Leaf is up high in a glass dome, so all round views, and we went down a spiral staircase to the dinning car. Gourmet fayre, yummy. Spent two days on the train, the only disappointment being that we saw very little wildlife. Saw lots of spawning salmon, so sad that they HAVE to get back to where they were born to spawn and then to die. We were of course looking out for the grizzlies who catch the salmon, no such luck.
Lots of baldheaded eagles, but when you’ve seen one - - - - - you get the picture! There was a photographer in our group, and she got a really a stunning shot of an eagle flying right over our carriage roof. - - - - - -We loved the train.
Got off the train, next stop Vancouver, amazing place, had a lovely meal in a waterside restaurant, two nights there, and then on to Seattle and the Boat. Enjoyed the cruise, more stunning scenery, mountains, icebergs, glaciers, and whales. I didn’t see the whales!
Long story short. I’d complained about the lack of wildlife all holiday, and on the last night of the cruise we were just going into dinner when the friends we’d come away with said ‘did you see the whales?’ ‘what whales?’ ‘the ones playing at the side of the boat this afternoon’ ‘er no, why didn’t you tell us?’ ‘we tried to text you, but got no reply’ ‘THEN WHY DIDN’T YOU GIVE US A KNOCK?????????????’
It was nearly the end of a ‘beautiful’ friendship, I’m afraid I sulked all night.
I just could not believe that they were in the cabin next door, knew we were in, and didn’t give us a knock.
Ploppy and me both agreed that although we would do another cruise, it wouldn’t be for a while.
Back to Vancouver, and by now I'd stopped sulking and we had a lovely last night.
Wrote a short poem on the train, there was a bit of a competition and the lady who won knocked mine into a cocked hat, but here goes.
Happy days, holidays
Won’t forget, friends just met
Alaskan cruise, stunning views
Eagles soar across the sky
Rivers run, and salmon die
All eyes looking everywhere
In case we miss the Grizzly Bear
Wheels turning on the track
Always forward, never back
Loved the boat, the bus, the plane
But most of all, we loved
The Train
Well that’s it then, glad to be back, was it worth missing our boy at Buxton?? Hmmmmmm. Nite nite Loppies x

So who is coming to Llandudno then? apart from the GO that is.....oh Ijust found out the third Flog It from Bangor is tomorrow but as I have not heard from the BBC I presume I am not in it, they must be saving the best til last LOL but I might be in the background again. Fingers crossed I may see some of you in Birmingham. I have missed so much, severe withdrawal symptoms have set in so here's hoping everything works out for these two.

Good morning all. Couldn't sleep so decided I might as well come online for an hour or so before breakfast.

Good flight and hotel very nice - except wifi reception from room very poor (we're on top floor) so am sitting in the bar/reception. Our room has a little balcony with a lovely view. Weather yesterday was warm and fairly sunny; today overcast and rainy. On Tuesday the forecast for tomorrow was awful but it has got better since - currently some rain in morning, partly sunny pm so please send ohmmms for it to improve further. Might buy an umbrella later in the hope it'll encourage the rain to stay away - I need something blue!

Yesterday pm Ploppy & I checked out the hall where the ceremony is taking place and walked round the Mirabell P*alace gardens - they are beautiful and Ploppy very impressed. Had a nice meal with our parents last night.

Manicure & pedicure this morning. This pm short cruise on the Salzach river with parents. Tonight we're meeting all our guests in hotel bar for drinks pre dinner so everyone gets to know each other. Hope I can sleep tonight - at least Ploppy's snoring won't keep me awake as I'm kicking him out!

Forgot to say have a lovely holiday, Carol & Rick.

Haven't read the blog since Tues evening (just copied to read later) but saw Chantale's news - that's brilliant, congrats to Nicholas.

Just seen the photos of D&B on holiday. DVO looks fantastic and Betsy is soooo cute.

Hi Diana - lovely to see you, now go and get yourself all pampered and have a wonderful, wonderful day tomorrow (somehow I get the feeling you won't be on the blog tomorrow!!). As I will be in the office I will raise a cup of coffee to you at 10am, but Twin and I will toast you lunchtime! Sue1 loved hearing about your holiday, but what a shame you missed the whales! My niece worked in a bar in Cxnxda for a while between her degree and her doctorate and she was coming home one night and there was a bear right in front of her - she took some piccies on her mobile and sent them to us, but did admit to being a little frightened! Fortunately the bear carried on it's way! Sorry you missed Bxxton - he was on fire! I see the Night Shift has been in - hi Carys! Right work calls so time for the staff meeting I think. Hello BHB I'll just get the paninis and you bring the Rumberlina and we'll see if the DCM is around.

Congrats to Nicholas, well deserved.
Lovely to hear from you Diana, enjoy being pampered and have a fabulous day tomorrow.
Your holiday sounds lovely Sue1, my grandparents visited Canada many years ago and always reminisced (sp?) about it.
Rehearsal this afternoon so just catching up on a few jobs first.

Diana the venue sounds fabulous, have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Chantale you must be very proud of Nicholas and rightly so , congratulations to him.
Sue1 sounds like you have had a lovely holiday, you made me smile when you said about the swing bridge, we went across one just outside Vancouver, and coming back over a little old Chinese Lady had to help me across.
Carol do I remember rightly that you are going to Cyprus for your hols????????

Morning all, what? Ok so I'm very late, I overslept. I have a hectic few days coming up so I need my sleep, well that's my excuse anyway.

Sue your holiday sounds great, sorry about the whales. Lovely part of the world.

Hi Carys, nice to see you again..

Diana, that was way to early to be up! Have a lovely pamper today, sleep well and of course many ohhhhmmmms for good weather tomorrow and that you have a wonderful day.

Morning BHB, I know I'm late, I'm sorry. I hope the CM isn't cross with me? Oh you've had a few jugs of Rumberlina and she doesn't care? Oh good, well always room for another jug I say so I'll get that you grab somepastries and we'll join her.

Sue1 thanks for telling us about your holiday, it all sounds fantasticl except it was a shame you missed the whales.

Lovely to hear from you Diana, hope tomorrow is a wonderful day for you.

Morning all. It's still raining hard here and will do for the rest of the week. Chilly too, + 9.0 degrees, and the snow is coming down already in the mountains. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !

Hello sweetheart. You look a bit squiffy,- it was a long and serious Staff Meeting? The Boss is going away? I see,- I suppose there was a lot to inform you and Pauline about, then?

I've had yet another busy morning. It never ends, does it? Mother and father has been seen to. Father is making progress every day, and is a very happy bunny.

I've just booked in to something I'll bet you've never heard about : A tire hotel ! That's where my summer tires (or the car's) will be staying over the winter. At this place they'll change my tires for me, clean the summer ones, keep them through the winter, and when spring springs, change back to my summer tires and keep the winter ones! Clever, eh? It does cost, but as I don't have my own garage but a communal one beneath the block, it would be more expensive to have the tires nicked if I stored them there.

Sue1,- welcome home. It's good to see you back, and I'm glad you had a great holiday. You're no good at describing your hols? Rubbish, you do it so well you had me squeaking when you described the walk over that bridge.
Wasn't it Vancouver Scott dear visited a few years back?

Jo,- are you going back to Mr. T for your deliveries?

Chantale,- congrats to Nicholas. How great is that? Well, we always knew he is an excellent painter.

Carol,- Diana won't be on the blog tomorrow? Does she have more important things to do, you think?

Good to hear your Father is doing well Eva, must be a relief for you.
Well I have just got the suitcase out, we have a "window of oppurtunity" so are going to France for 4 days tomorrow, will have to get up really early, as we are on an early train, so if I can't pop back have a lovely weekend all,
Carol and MM have a lovely restful holiday, and this time tomorrow Diana will be a married Lady

Jill have a lovely trip and a great birthday!

Eva so pleased your father is doing so well. Love the idea of a tyre hotel. What a great idea. If I have another winter like last I could do with one here!

Been out pulling up the summer bedding plants. Always a shame. really marks the end of summer I feel.

Hi all

Back down to earth with a bump today after seeing our Beautiful Boy in B*xt*n, back at w*rk and a whole load of problems to deal with. Roll on Octoberfest, I need another fix!!

The verdict on the first pair of new shoes (the wedges) - soooooooooooo comfortable!! It's like wearing a pair of slippers! It still feels very strange though and I feel very short (whaddyamean, I am short!!). So, they're a success. I'll try pair number two tomorrow.

Carol - I didn't know that about Pl*dge (what is Pl*dge anyway!!?). I might have some in the back of the cupboard gathering dust (geddit!!) so I'll give it a go next time. Thanks for the tip.

Maeve - I agree with you wholeheartedly, I wish all shops would do the same as your charity shop and use those easy to remove labels. It might be a small thing but it really is one of those pet hates of mine!! I have quite a few!

Another pet hate (or rather two of them) happened this morning - a yoof, at the bus stop, pushed in front of me in the queue, so I asked the lady at the other side of me, very loudly, if I'd gone invisible and then, to make matters worse, he sat down and put his bag on the seat next to him, taking up two seats!!! The bus was really busy but nobody challenged him so, as I passed him when I was getting off I asked him if he'd paid for his bag to have a seat of it's own!! He stuck his earphones in and ignored me. Ignorant g*t!!

Kathleen - enjoy McTeeth!! (HeHe!!) Ouch! (Didn't duck enough to avoid low flying objects!!).

Sue1 - your holiday sounds wonderful, except for the swing bridge, that would have done me in! You're very brave. I'm confused about the train - you were up high in a glass dome on a train?? Eek! My idea of h*ll but I bet the views were stunning. Love the poem, very clever.

Diana - how lovely to see you. You couldn't sleep, huh? Are you, perhaps, a tad excited about something? Have a wonderful day tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you.

Eva - good to hear that your father is doing well.

Jill - have a lovely holiday and a wonderful birthday.

Right, what shall I do now - go back to checking more figures or go home and check out the GO's figure...............decisions, decisions!!!

...well Eva I have a vague recollection that Diana said she might be doing something tomorrow ....could be wrong though! Oh KK glad the shoes are comfy - much better than beting totally flat! You will be amazed to hear that when told about Plxdge I had to go and buy some as didn't posses any. At a pinch (or when things are getting so bad you can write on the furniture) I use those handy sheets with polish on them - much quicker!! Sadly two days back in the office and Bxxton seems like an eternity ago! Sigh! Like the idea of tyres going away to an hotel Eva! Guess they don't think it is necessary over here (probably one of the reasons everything grinds to a halt when we have a little drop of snow, or a lot if you live in Lxton!). Oh dear, wxrk calls. Back later!

Pauline,- the guy I spoke to about booking my tyres ( not "tires",- stoopid US spell-check!) was very funny. He asked if they wanted a room with a sea view or not. I answered that as they'd been living in Spain all their lives they didn't mind about the view, as long as they weren't cold!

KK,- you're short? The words "tall" and "willowy" springs to mind when I think about you!

Sue1,- sorry, I forgot,- I love your poem and think you should have won!

Jill,- off on another wine expedition I see. Have fun and have a lovely birthday while you're at it.

Oo, oo, oo, what's all this about..........!!!!!

http://www.whatsonstage.com/gossip/theatre/london/E8831284637322/Want+to+Spend+Xmas+with+Lee+Mead+%26+WOS%3F%3F%3F.html

I found this written by Scott dear:
http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/tvtoday/2010/09/of-mousetraps-and-broom-cupboards/
Click on "From 1960's celebration of it's 3000th performance

It's for you A.C*risie fans who've been to see The M*use Trap in the WE sometime over the years.
On the right hand side of the article are many links, especially this little gem:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/agatha_christie/12516.shtml

KK,- wooooohoooooooo,- now you know what to write on your X-mas wish list! See, sometimes it's worth it to start early.

Eva - I WISH I WISH I WISH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm all excited all of a sudden.

Is anybody already a member?

Btw Eva - tall and willowy?????? Me????? You are so lovely and kind (either that or you should have gone to specsavers!!!!!!!).

Oh brilliant KK, yes I am and will have to keep an eye on my old email address as that is where it comes to. Fingers crossed I can get to know. Thanks for the info. More excitement here too, until we find tickets are hugely expensive!

Thanks for the links as well Eva, really interesting. I must go to the house sometime as it looks so lovely.

KK,- there is a S*ecsavers quite close. Maybe I should make an appointment tomorrow?

Pauline - ah yes, well, the cost of the tickets could be the key factor!! Can a member purchase multiple tickets and if so, how many?? I'm just trying to decide if it's worth joining as I would SO love this concert, if, as you say, the price is right!!

Eva - I prefer to think that you are lovely and think that I am tall and willowy!!! Don't go to Specsavers and shatter the illusion!

Well you can purchase multiple theatre tickets, not sure how this concert will work though. Something tells me the membership is about to have a sudden boost! Great marketing on their part!

tickets for Llandudno are quite reasonable - maybe I will buy up the whole front row for myself ....has no one else noticed a new concert has been announced?

BANG ! OUCH ! I just walked into a door. I didn't see it. I need glasses? Of course I don't. What was that door doing there anyway? Stoooooooopid place for it, between two rooms!
KK,- you're getting taller and willowy-er (new word) by the minute!

Carys,- Wales is too far out for me, I'm afraid.

Eva (aka Pinocchio) - and your nose is growing longer by the minute!!

Carys - Llandudno? Oo, interesting!! Any more details please?

OOoh hope I haven't missed Jill - have a lovely trip to France and a super birthday! Eva wasn't that kind of the nice man at the tyre hotel - he is obviously a caring individual! Oh a Christmxs concert - trouble is December is our really busy month for singing......wonder what date it will be? Carys - you could invite him to come and join you if you have the whole front row!!

KK that is very interesting news, will have to look into that.

Jill I didn't know you were going away, have a lovely time and a great birthday.

http://bwarny.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-dreamboat-and-his-petticoats.html

Hi,

Lladudno gig is 27 Feb next year - I think Carys must have forgotten to post the link in her excitement at LM venturing so close to home (hers, not his, that is!):

http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=991

Tickets not on sale online currently, but not sure if that's because they're not on sale at all yet, or there's a glitch on the website :)

Tickets don't seem to be on sale on line yet
http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=991

Ro beat me!!

Ladies, I have been gxxgling.

http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/search.php?sid=d57784a5c0d50f9ff620612a8db7753d&page=12&mode=whatson

is the place to go.
Llandudno on Feb 27th.
I feel a Walesfest coming on.
Thanks Carys.

Sorry, you beat me Ro and Jo.
(There might be a poem there!).

Thanks Ro, Jo and Kathleen. Definitely one to watch out for!

Kathleen 4.5hrs each way!!

Nice he thinks about my b*day!
Right I'm off to spreadsheet

If I go to the UK for a third time in February, my family will have me committed! White coats at the ready!

Sadly I think that might be a bit too far as well. If I get snowed in again this winter I might have trouble making out of my house! Thanks for the info though Ro and Jo (and Kathleen of course but I like the way the last bit went!)

Good to see you Diana, shame you couldn’t sleep, but at least you put the time to good use. As Carol says I’m sure you won’t be here tomorrow, but just in case you see this, I’m ohhhmmming like mad for good weather for you. Have a wonderful day.

Eva, great news that your father continues to improve.

Jill, I’m probably too late to catch you, but have a nice break anyway.

Karen, Mr Sh**n works just as well. You would just love the train, it just looks like a carriage on top of a carriage, so you’re not up mega high, just enough to give you super views. Btw, I got that G**gle alert, but it won’t open!! What exactly did it say.

Carys Llandudno ??????? Oh, I see Ro has answered the question.

Haven’t seen you on here for ages Ro, you must try to pop in more often.

Jo, thanks for that link, I like Ben too but W*cked or Dr*amboats, no contest.

Taken me twenty minutes to catch up tonight, easy peasy, and that’s with fruitlessly trying to follow a couple of links!

Bedtime, - - - - must have an early night. Nite nite Loppies x

...off to bed so Sweet Meads all!

Well, as I can't book tickets yrt I've calmed down a bit.
Jo, we go the "pretty way" to NWales and it avoids lots of traffic although it takes as long. Would love to go to this concert. I wonder if I could get Ploppy to agree as we know the area so well. He could see his beloved trains.
Sue, thanks for telling us about your holiday. Ploppy would enjoy the train journey, but he doesn't like the flying part.
Karen, there are some ignorant oaths about. Good for you for standing up for yourself.
Carol and Jill enjoy your holidays.

Sue1 - I've emailed you the details.

Hi girls Wales hey hope I can work something out.as It is on some dates I have to take mother to.
Wow maybe my membership will be useful at last! all I need is the dates.
I will be thinking of Diana tomorrow. Hope all goes well for her.
Are you ready for your hols Carol all packed are we?
Ro and Jo thank you for the info.
Ok ninite for me
ninite xxx

But Eva you have to come over for my Bday

Like the sound of The Coliseum in Dec., WoS now have another member!

Welcome to the club Maeve! It is quite a good membership if you like theatre! I do hope the ticket prices are reasonable.

Time for my bed I think, so night night and sleep tight all.

So much to remember.... forgotten it, nevermind
Diana, best wishes for you both tomorrow. Hope the weather is fine.
Carol and Jill have a good holiday/rest/relax/time out.

How nice of GO to think of my Christmas present and birthday present and have them announced within the same 24hrs.

Anyone doing 13Oct check the email I've sent please.
Nightlee night

Did you all blink? yes I was on Flog It for a few seconds today when Paul held up my computer art and said it looked like a water colour , it is now signed and framed. Will have to wait a while longer for the main event.

Sorry I missed you Carys. I often watch that prog.
Just wanted to wish Diana all the best for tomorrow. Ohms for good weather. May you have a perfect day.
going to bed now. Night all.

Happy Wedding Day Diana. I echo Kathleen's sentiment and hope you have a perfect day! xx

Diana's special day - sun is shining here (though it's chilly) and we have blue skies - hope it the same for Diana. I am sure she will have a magical day! Remember to think of her 10am our time! Chantale I've got all my clothes ready to go into the suitcase tomorrow - we have a hanging rail up so everything is on there at the moment. Only one day to get through here at wxrk and that's helped by being Lady Wot Lunches with Twin (have to keep her in training you realise especially as I will be away for two weeks!). Now BHB we need to have an extra long staff meeting so I can deal with all the handover for whilst I am away. I know the DCM isn't in yet but perhaps we can take these several pitchers of Vanillita and the platter of pastries and go and wait for her.......

Morning all and Happy Wedding Day Diana, any moment now she'll be walking down the aisle! Hope everything is magical.

Off to have lunch with Twin to wish her Bon Voyage. The next two days are manic so I may be MIA at times.

Morning BHB yes I know I'm late and we have lots to do, so we'll get more jugs of Vanillita and go and wish our CM a fond farewell and happy holidays...oh and have our meeting.

Oh, Jo the list is right for me.

...and it's all happening for Diana now! Wishing them both lots of love and happiness over the years.

Just raising a cuppa to Diana. Many congratulations.

Have a good lunch Twins.

Carol - in case I miss you later, hope you and MM have a fabulous hoilday. You both deserve it. We'll miss you.

ll Diana will be a married woman now, I did send her a text earlier, hope it was the right number!
Happy Holiday Carol and MM. And also to Jill and her Ploppy - Happy Birthday for Sunday.
Hmmm that xmas concert sounds tempting, just not sure if I can fit anything in as it's such a manic time here.
Llandudno is too far for me sadly.
Oohhmms for the needies.

Happy Wedding Day, Diana, I hope you're having a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday Jill for Sunday, hope I haven't missed you.

Morning all. It's a dismal day here,- dark and raining cats and dogs! Chilly too, only +8.2 degrees.

I sincerely hope it's better in S*alzburgh!
HAPPY WEDDING DAY DIANA AND MICHAEL!
Oooooh, they are a married couple by now. Have a lovely, lovely day, whether the sun is shining or not.

I had a h*ll of a job getting here today. F*reF*x is not working properly. I tried for about half an hour before I gave up. I entered via I*renet E*plorer, and then I had to go the long way around until I finally found you, because I couldn't remember the title of our new home. Doh!

It's not been a good day. After mother and I finished our weekly shop, we went to see father. He wasn't well at all, because he's now got pneumonia! He has the sneaky kind, the one with no fever, so it's very easily ignored in the beginning. He is now on antibiotics which is making him nauseous, so he was rather miserable, which made my mother miserable which made me not very happy either!
The resident doctor has been talking about sending him home over the weekend,, which we all think is too early, and later today a team is coming home to mother to assess their "home environment" to see if they can fit in the extra equipment he needs. It's such a small flat that we can't see how it's possible, but let them assess away.
Let's hope the antibiotics work quickly, because I hate to see him so down.

I'd better get on with some h*use*ork, as I have guests coming tomorrow night.

Oh wow Diana is now a married lady! that reminds me of our 43and an half years ago! where do the years go?
Hope all went well for her and her official ploppy!.
Any idea when at Xmas go is doing this have not had notification of stage club yet.
Just asked ploppy yesterday if it would be possible to go to LLandudno and he did not say no he is thinking about it . the trouble is that the weather sometimes is awful at that time of year and it is about almost 9 hours drive for us so keeping fingers crossed.
Hey Carol dont for get nickers will you!!!!
Jill I will not be on here on Sunday as ploppy's birthday is the day before you and we are off to a Torquay week end. So I do hope you will have a grand and enjoyable day.xxxx

Many Happy Returns to Nicholas for tomorrow

Thank you Ali
By the way girls I have thousands of sloes in the garden this year i know how to make sloe gin still got some from years ago but does anyone have a recipes to do something else with them very few recipes on web.

Chantale,- I know Jill makes slo gin, so you can ask her when she returns from France.

I've just spoken to mother, and she sounded much happier than she was earlier today. A district nurse and someone from the home help services had been and looked over the flat. The bathroom is small, and as it is, they won't be able to fit a chair into the shower cubicle for father.
My sweet mother told me she'd been crying when telling them that they couldn't send father home on Monday because she couldn't cope. They had been very sweet and assured her that he wouldn't be sent home until everything was sorted out. The district nurse had assured her that a nurse would be coming several times a day, so she was not to worry. They would see to all the equipment he needed,- she needn't think about anything.
I'm glad I didn't stay when they were there, because now they had to deal with mother alone, and they couldn't tell me that I had to cope. After all, it is mother who'll be there with him 24 hours a day, so her needs must be considered alongside his. She is 86 years old with a heart condition, for heaven's sake!
Sorry to be going on about this, but I feel so responsible, and I only want the two of them to have an easy life. They deserve it!

I'm still having problems with F*reF'x. I can get into the website, but then it freezes up. It did an upgrade yesterday, and everything seems to go wrong after that. I don't particularly like IE, but it's my lifeline at the moment.

Hi all, back again, and then I'm off again! Yes tonight I am out to a friends birthday dinner, I feel full from lunch, which was lovely, but never mind! I am driving so won't be drinking. Then tomorrow it is my old airline reunion which I go to every year. This year I am meeting an old drinking partner for lunch first so will be out most of tomorrow too. Then...nothing! Always the way don't you think? Everything happens at once, then it all goes quiet. I won't even have lunches with Twin for a few weeks, sigh. Still She has to have a lovely holiday so mustn't be sad.

As I won't be back here for a while Happy Birthday to Nicholas for tomorrow and to Jill for Sunday.

Eva your poor father and just when he was doing so well. Lots of ohhhmmms for him. I hope they don't send him home to soon, although I'm sure that is where he wants to be.

Sorry Chantale I don't have a clue what to do with sloes.

Hope Diana is enjoying married life!

Back when I can. Be good all.

Just must add this, I have just had a look at the Timeline and Ro has done a lovely write up of the Bxxtxn concert and there are some quite nice piccies too!

http://leemead-timeline.co.uk/files/events/buxton12sep10/menu.html

As ever, thanks Ro.

Phew, it's been a long week at w*rk and I've only been there for two days!!

The verdict on the second pair of shoes - hmm, not sure. They are very comfortable, which I guess is the main thing but, the buckle is a bit bigger than I at first realised and I felt a bit like C*co the Cl*wn (oi, who said I look like C*co the Cl*wn!!!)!! And the buckle rattles when I walk, which annoys me, so I'll have to see if I can secure the buckle in some way to stop it rattling!! If I'm going to look like C*co the Cl*wn I don't want to draw attention to myself, do I!!

Anyway, the x-ray results are back so I have an appointment to see the doctor on Monday so, hopefully, they have found out what the problem is! (With the foot, I mean, not with me looking like C*co the Cl*wn!).

Eva - so sorry to hear that your father is unwell. And after all he's been through! Loads and loads of ohmmmsss that he soon gets over it. And loads of ohmmmss to you too, it must be very difficult for you.

I got rather excited last night about Ll*nd*dno because when I looked at the train website (which is always the first thing I do, to see how much of an ordeal the journey will be!) and it looked like an easy enough journey (get me, eh??). Easier then B*xton anyway and that is how all journeys will be measured now - if it's easier than B*xton then I know I can do it!! However, on checking again at lunch time today I realised that it's a different route on Sundays and much more complicated - four trains and a bus!! So, I fear that may be a little too ambitious for me!!

Is anybody going to Ll*nd*dno?

I'm still interested in the Christmas concert though, although I'm not a member yet, so would be relying on one of you lovely people to give us the heads up when you get any info. xx

Hope Diana is having a fabulous day.

Right, the curry is bubbling away and the red stuff is calling my name - it would be rude to ignore it.........

KK,- I would never say that you look like a clown. Now, thinking it....................
Well, I was lovely to you yesterday. You can't expect it two days in a row!

I can't get in to Ro's Timeline. All that happens is me being told that IE can't connect me. It hates me! SOB!

Puline,- now don't overdo it!

That should be Pauline, of course. Maybe I'm the one overdoing it?

Eva - oh I think you have definitely been overdoing it!!

Fancy thinking I'm a clown!

Geri has just told me that WOS are saying that the GO and Rachel will be singing ALAYM on the MB show on Monday. WoooooooHooooooo!!!

....woooo hooooo no wxxk for two weeks! The chap doing our bathroom whilst we are away has been round - all systems go and should come back to completely new bathroom - goodbye inherited yellow bath at last! Eva your poor parents - that's dreadful. As you say it was indeed a good thing you werent there or they would have cheerfully thought you could deal with it all! KK I have some bronze sandals that have shell type medallions up the front bar (sounds odd but if you saw them it would make sens) - they rattle when I walk! Certainly means you can't creep up on someone! Right going to sort out jewellery and make up to take away! Signing off and putting ooooohhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmssss into the bank for anyone who needs them while I am away. See you all in two weeks!

Eva, I loaded the new version of FF a couple of months ago. It messed up my emails, so I took it off and went back to the old version. All was then fine. They keep asking me to upgrade, I put my fingers in my ears and don't listen.

I have brought the cacti in, as a slight frost is forecast.

Tum tee tum, my partner in crime may have bought tickets to go to Wales.

KK of course you could never look like a clown.

Bye Carol have a great holiday

Eva, sorry to read about your dad. I hope your mum isn't too worried now she has seen the health worker. It must be a worrying time for her.

Hi all
Maggie says to let you know that the Daily Mail are giving away DVD of Cliff in summer holiday tomorrow.

Much too late to congratulate Diana, but I will anyway.

Oh Eva, lots of ohhhmmmssss for your poor dad, pneumonia is all he needs! Lots of ohhhmmmsss for your mother as well. Don’t you dare apologise for ‘going on about it’ that’s what friends are for, - - - to listen.

Perhaps I’m not too late to wish Nicholas a Happy Birthday for tomorrow.

Pauline, thanks for the link, and thanks Ro for a Buxton review, that puts it all in a nutshell. Thanks to Angela for the scrummy pics.

Karen, good luck for Monday. Yes to Llandudno, unless inclement (good word don’t you think?) weather stops the trains. C’mon girl you can do it.

Oh Carol, I’ve missed you. Hope you have a lovely holiday.

Nite nite Loppies x

Thank you for your good wishes for Nicholas tomorrow he is tickled pink that you girls have sent him good wishes.
Oh Eva NO that is not nice at all they must keep him there a bit longer your poor dad.
Will investigate of how we can go to llandidno by train from here.
Ninite all sweet meads.xxxx

Thanks Martin and Maggie. I saw the ad on TV. Shame I don't go near WHS as they list that is where you have to get the dvds from, I suppose you have a voucher from the paper to take on the day.
Nightlee night

Morning all. It's another thouroughly wet and dark day here ,and the temperature is only +8.1 degrees, so summer is definitely gone.

NICHOLAS,- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Hello sweetheart. Yes thank you,- I would appreciate a long lasting hug. It will help me through the day. I'm picking up mother in about an hours time to take her to father. I've decided to leave her there for an hour and do some necessary shopping. They hardly have any time alone together, and I think they need it now. They can sit quietly and hold hands. I know they miss each other dreadfully, and at the same time they are afraid that father will be discharges too early for mother to cope with.

Jo,- which number FF did you re-install? The current one which is causing such problems, is the 3.6. (I'm still using IE, because FF wouldn't work this morning either.)

I'd better get the prawns out of the freezer so they can defros for tonight. Yes, it'll be another seafood evening. I'm adding crabs to the menu, so I hope my guests will be happy. It's so easy to prepare, because they have to all the peeling themselves!

Just popping in to send lots of ohms to Eva's father and wish him a very speedy recovery.

Jo, I can collect the Cliffy DVDs for you, in fact Ploppy is on his way at this very moment with a voucher to present at WHS just in case anyone wants it. Can't collect tomorrow's as WHS not open but we can get all the others for you if you like - even if you did leave me off the list for 13th October, how could you?

Busy day ahead in the garden so will be back later.

Eva, I tried FF 3.6. Then I took it off and went back to 3.5. I'm on 3.5.13 at the moment with no problems (at the moment).

Happy Birthday to Nicholas.

Not a bad day here. It was chilly in the night. I know as dog woke me up to go out at about 2am. How different it was in B*xton, I slept 2 nights without waking up, bliss.

Hello BHB, yes I'd love a dc to start the day. Busy day, so better rush.

Thank you Eva for your birthday wishes I passed them ou to him. Did not use the fog horn!!!! now now Nicholas behave or no Torquay for you!
Lots and lots of oooohhhhhhhmmmmmmmmsssss your way for your dad and mum and you of course cross all for quick recovery. see you monday although I might take laptop with me.
bye for now.xxx

Just popped back. Jan that would be lovely, thank you. I have some of the films on video, never got around to updating them to dvd. Sorry about the Oct email. Has anyone else not got the email???????? Just let me know and I'll add you.

Ooh must remember to tape MB show - as back to work (hiss) on mon. Mind you as redundancies def in offing must appreciate my time at work - as will certainly moan if I am not there!

Ploppy off to put our Ru..ia photos on disc - he may be some time:)

happy hols carol.

Happy birthday Nicolas.

A lovely day so got 2nd load of wa....g on line. oldest scollop came home yesterday - hurrah - so loads of wa...g (not so hurrah). We had your lamb chop and cream poatoes meal Eva to celebrate all 4 of us tog - lovely. We went for day yesterday to north norf..k coast and retraced locations from their childhood caravan hols. good time.

Lots of concerts - he is now starting on Celtic fringes so perhaps he will eventually get to Sco and Ire.

Happy Birthday Nicholas.

Eva, Ooohhmms for your parents, can see the dilemma, want Father home asap but Mother must have lots of help, hope it all works out well.

Au revoir Carol, hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Pauline enjoy your busy weekend.

Fi, hope your job will be safe, lovely to have the family all together.

Thank you for all your good wishes for father. I will pass them on to him,- tell him that my "musical" friends are thinking of him. He'll be chuffed.
He was feeling better today. When I arrived, he'd just had a shower for the first time since the operation, and that helped hugely on his mood. He'd been up since 8am, and showed me that he could stand upright without support, which is progress.
The nurse who'd helped him in the shower, told me out in the corridor that my parent were so lovely. When she 'd entered the room to start the showering business, they'd been sitting next to each other, holding hands with my mother resting her head on his shoulder! She told me it had made her day to see them like that!
I got the shopping done and manage to find all the things they needed, so to pat myself on the back for a job well done, I stepped in to the book shop and bought 4 new books! Now all I need is time to read 'em!

Jo,- hopefully tomorrow I'll have time to sit down and sort the pooter out. Middle sister will look after mother then. Thank you for the tip. I suppose I should un-install the 3.6 version before I re-install the 3.5 version?

Fi,- how nice to know that those dishes are still popular in your household. Would you send eldest scollop over here to cook it for me sometime? I haven't cooked it since I told you all about it 2 (?) years ago.

Eva, I can't remember how I did the change. I can't have unistalled first or I couldn't have got to the internet to get to download the previous version as my IntExp was freezing. But if yours is working you could do it that way.
How sweet that you parents made that nurse's day.

It is getting a bit chilly here, better put my 2nd fleece on......That's better.

It was a good day today. Had a lovely ride. One of the customers spoke Russian to the little horse. I think he's forgotten the language of his birth country.

I have a pile of post, better go through it.

Hi all
Maggie is at work (T***O) and has aquired 13 copies of the dvd "Summer H***day" if anyone wants them and possibly could get more if required.

Martin, you've got me singing away 'We're all going on a .....' No I'd better not. Let me see; Eva, Geri, Auds, Chantale, Jill, Fi and my Cliffy friend Sue are those I can think of. KK of course is a closet Cliffy fan, she denies it, of course, but always follows my links, even when they are clearly marked. And me, but Jan said she had sent her Ploppy on a dvd mission.

I've cleared all my post. Nothing too exciting. There were 3 copies of the letter bro was waiting for, all came on the same day! He'd given up waiting for the info and got it faxed. They did send a copy to his old address so it got sent on to his soon to be ex. Bit bad really as it was info for his legal case.

Last of 6 washes of saddle cloths just finishing, then I can go to bed.
Nightlee night

Thank you for all your good wishes to me and my husband (!!!); as has been said before (and I’m sure will be repeated many times in the future), you really are a lovely bunch.

The wedding day went really well, could hardly have gone better, everyone enjoyed themselves and Ploppy & I love Salzburg and enjoyed our day. We’d like to come back in the winter to see the city in the snow. The only slightly disappointing thing was the weather. It was overcast all day, the sun didn’t come out once, and it rained a little but fortunately not when we were outside, and the temp was fine, not cold but not too hot either.

The Marble Hall in the Mirabell Palace, where the ceremony took place, is beautiful. The ceremony was very quick, we only had to say “Yes I do” and exchange rings; the registrar did most of the speaking. An organist played three pieces of music which we had chosen but neither of us really took note of the music. Had quite a few pics taken in the hall as well as on the Angel Staircase. Then we went outside into the Mirabell Gardens for more photos including on the steps where Maria and the children sang Do Re Mi which we all sang though we didn’t jump up and down the steps as they did! The gardens really are beautiful, with a wonderful view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress on the hill above (the Monchsberg). I’ve decided that’s one of my all time fav views, along with that of Knysna lagoon from Pezula in South Africa.

After the photos everyone when to the Café Classic for champagne, coffee & cake. At 2.00 pm a white carriage (luckily covered) led by two horses took Ploppy & I for a short tour round the old part of the city – first time Ploppy had seen this part of Salzburg and I’ve only seen part of it many years ago so it was a lovely taster. Lots of people waved to us and some called congratulations – Ploppy got quite good at a royal wave! The carriage dropped us back at the hotel and we then had a couple of hours break which was very welcome – don’t think I’d have lasted the day without it.

In the evening we had a dinner in a private room in the Schloss Monchstein (a hotel) on top of the Monchsberg. The majority of our guests went by taxi but a few, including Ploppy & I walked, going via a lift in the rock, from the top there’s a fantastic view overlooking Salzburg. We started off with champagne and canapés on the terrace, then moved into the room, from which we also had a great view of the city. The food was very very good – five courses but not huge portions and spaced over several hours, along with plenty of wine. My father made a short speech and then Ploppy made one – the guests had bet on how long his would last! Wonderful day.

Yesterday the two of us explored the Monchsberg, including the fortress. Today we’re going to walk all round the old part of the city, visiting the Dom (cathedral) and various other buildings. We have tickets for a concert & dinner tonight. Tomorrow we’re hoping to go to Hellbrunn Palace and its trick fountains and then take the cable car up the Untersberg mountain. Tuesday we pick up a hire car and drive to St Wolfgang.

The WOS event sounds great. I’m a member and had a panic that if the tickets go on sale while we’re away, I’d have to wait till we got home to book but luckily found I’d saved my membership details in my personal folder in work emails. Llandudno I’ll have to skip – February’s going to be manic at w*rk, already booked quite a lot of time off for concerts, and it’s a long way to travel at that time of year.

Hope your father’s better, Eva. Lots of ohmmms to him and your mother.

Hope Jill’s having a lovely birthday and holiday in France. And that Carol & Rick are having a good holiday.

Enjoyed reading about your holiday, Sue. Would like to know about the cruise. We have friends in Calgary (and I have an aunt) who couldn’t make it to the wedding so we may visit them in 2012. We have been to Calgary/Vancouver before so would like to combine with something else as well as visit Victoria.

Enjoy MB show tomorrow. V+ and DVD recorder had better work or I’ll be one cross bunny when we get back.

Morning all,-especially the newly minted Mrs. How lovely to see you, Diana, and to hear your description of your wedding day. It all sounds splendid, and even if the sun didn't shine on you, I'm sure there was only sunshine in your hearts!

There is no sunshine here either. The rain is relentless, so there is no longer any doubt that I'm in Bergen!

Hello sweetheart. You can take off the wellies and raincoat now. It isn't raining indoors! Sit down, and I'll get you a mug of coffee to warm you up. Do you want a slice of carrot cake to line you stomach before Pauline pops in with the usual morning cocktail? Margaret brought her famous (and my absolute favourite) carrotcake last night and there is plenty left. It was nice to have Margaret, her husband and their two friends (She is American, he is Norwegian) here. I've known their friends for years, but as they live in the US, I don't see them that often. We had a lot of cathcing up to do. On Tuesday they are starting on a cruise along the Norwegian coast up to the very north. It's a cruise that is definitely on my to-do list. A full round trip takes 12 days. Here are some images from the route :
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=hurtigruten&FORM=IGRE&qpvt=hurtigruten#

Today I'm having the day "off" from parental duties, and as the weather is so horrid, it will be an indoor day. I'm planning to try to sort the pooter out and to watch last night's SCD on the Iplayer. Hehe!

Scott dear,- are you doing a weekly review of SCD this year too?

Something funny happened when I installed FF 3.5. It turned out 3.6 was installed in stead, but this time it's working perfectly! I'll give it another chance, so we'll see how it goes.

It's me again. I can't find SCD on B*C Iplayer. When is it screened?

Eva, it didn't start last night. Couple of weeks time. Last week was just the intro, where they paired up the dancers.

I have been up for ages, just made a dash to the vets as dog's toe is infected. AntiBs now given.

Diana, sounds like you had an excellent day, just how it should be for your special day. We wait for the photos, I know, wait 'til you get home.

Right, better off to see the horses.

Jo,- no wonder I didn't find it!
Give Megan an extra carrot from me, please.

Morning/Afternoon all and especially to the new Mrs.? Is there a name change?

Jo, your DVD is sitting on the dining room table and Ploppy is primed to collect the rest during the week. I don't think there is one today being Sunday so you should get the complete set.

Still taking cuttings for the spring, so far I have done 64 geraniums and nowhere near finished, there are still the fuchsia and osteospermums to go not to mention the Rosemary and Hebe cuttings that I have promised to people. At this rate I should be able to open my own plant shop come April.

Must go, duty calls.

Hi all, I'm home again, feeling a bit weary after what has been a very hectic few days, which I will share in a moment. However first I must say congratulations Diana and Ploppy. The day sounds just wonderful. So pleased for you .

Eva that is very good news about your father and how sweet is that image of your parents? Awww.

Ok so yesterday I had to go quite early as I had an important appointment...I have bought a new house!!!! Those at Buxton know about it, but I haven't said what I was up to on here as I somehow felt I might jinx it, I know silly but there you are. It is a new build and won't be ready until the first quarter of next year. I think they can't be more accurate than that as a lot depends on the weather. I have p/e this house as well so I have just to sit and wait until it is ready and then move in. Wooohooooo!! Just so excited.

Anyway after all that I went on to meet a friend for lunch. She now lives in Conwy and I don't see her too much so we talked and talked. Yes I know, so unusual for me! Anyway we then went to the hotel and checked in. Changed and met a few others so had a drink before we joined the main event. It really is a lovely occassion to see people you worked with over 30 years ago. (I was a very young stewardess, a babe in arms) A lot went on to work for B* as well so we do tend to gravitate towards each other and chat about that as well. All very nostalgic, and much incahol partaken. Lots of promises that we really will keep in touch, and we never do! So we then had a room party, we were all once airline crew after all and a very late night. Now going to have a nice quiet day. Only sad note is that every year we get less people. This year it was one of the pilots who was killed while doing demo flying on the IoW a few weeks back. It wasn't his fault, another light a/c clipped his wing and he and his son were killed. He was such a lovely chap, I can hardly believe it. Still all in all a very happy weekend........and I HAVE a NEW HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Eva that carrot cake sounds so yummy, any left please?

Text from SueX 14:03
'At Hitchin lunch. Lee has arrived! Just seen him walk by......can relax now!'

I've just been to old ladies to say dog is ill AGAIN

Hi all

Diana - your big day sounded just perfect. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can't wait to see the photos.

Pauline - that is wonderful news. I am so glad it worked out for you. Congratulations.

Jo - in the closet!! Moi? I know you only put me on your Cliffy list just so you can have my DVD as well!

Oh dear, poor Shannon. Hope she's okay.

I was wondering how the lunch was going - thanks for the message from SueX, Jo.

Well, thanks to the lovely Sue1 and her encouragement, this newly intrepid traveller is off to Ll*ndudno!! Eek! The things we do to see Himself!! When I rang the box office last night and asked for a single seat, the lovely lady said "I bet you want to be as near to the front as possible don't you"? How did she know?? So, thank you Sue for your encouragement and help. I love how Loppies always come to the rescue when they are needed!!

I'm being followed around the house by a weepy!!! Aaaggghhhhhh!!!

Well dones. P2 has a new new house, well she will next year. KK well done, you are very intrepid, we will just have to hope the weather is not too bad. Good on Sue1 for her persuasive skills, I wonder how much was really needed.
Thanks Jan. I can see many happy evenings singing along, better ward the neighbours.

Pauline, nice catch up you had. Going back to your old ways, staying up late.

Lots of carrots given to M, so no worries Eva.

KK re box office, I expect they catch on fast as they probably don't have many staff. Unlike See who seemed to take ages to understand.

Diana, lovely to hear about your wonderful day, so glad everything went well.

Pauline, congrats. on the purchase of your new house, how exciting, btw what does p/e mean?

Good to get news of 'The Lunch', thanks Suex and Jo.

Ooohhmmmms for dog's poor foot.

Hello all - I'm back from Eston*a after a wonderful week in a beautiful city. The old town is small, but like going back in time. There's a bar in the town hall cellar which is lit by candles. It sells wine in pottery cups for the equivelent of £1 per drink. We spent a lot of time there I can tell you! Oh yeah and there's museums and things.

Also had a good day yesterday. I took Ploppy to see a certain show in the WE. Aw - the GO's had a hair cut. He looks adorable even with shorter curls.

We had great seats from a loppy point of view. Row E. Ploppy wanted to be further back though. I think he felt hemmed in because the lady infront of us was obviously an LM fan too (she had an LM screensaver on her phone).

DTL - was good, but the duet was stunning!

Cute moment at the end. There was a lady signing the performance and when they we're taking the bows the GO winked at her - then RT called her over to take a bow too. Very sweet!

Anyway - I've only managed a quick skim of the blog but I see the new bride has been on. Diana it sounds like a magical wedding day. All the best to you and your new hubby.

I also see that Maeve is back - and I see you've missed out on seeing Wales. Oh sorry that whales. What a pity lass.

And Sue is back too - AND helping KK get to the Lland-no concert. You're a star Sue - look after our KK please!

Fi - while your down loading piccies of Rus*ia, Ploppy is doing the same for our of Estoni* - it will be fun to compare them! OOHHMMS for your job BTW.

Good to have so many Loppies back! Is Carol on her hols now?

Pauline - wonderful news about the new house!

Chantale - please say Belated happy birthday to Nicholas from me!

Thanks for letting us know about Suex in Hitchen, Jo - apparently DVO tweeted at about noon saying a certain person was still asleep. Glad he made it!

Hope Shannon is OK

Martin - thanks for letting us know about the DVDs. I bet a certain lepry would like one!

Sorry if I've missed anything. OOOHHMMMS to those that need them.

Now Eva - have you any carrot cake left?

Jane,- welcome home. I see you both enjoyed your hols. Yes, Carol is on holiday for the next two weeks.
If you and Pauline hurries, there are still two larg(ish) pieces of carrot cake left.

Pauline,-I see you was inspired to try this house buying/selling malarkey! Congrats on your new house. a new-build sounds exciting. Can you chose anything of the inside yourself? Where are you going? If you don't want to be presice here, send me a mail ('cause I'm nosy), and of course I'm ready with advice if you need it.

Is GO giving a concert tonight? Is that why he's been sighted by Suex?

KK,- going by train to Wales, eh? I know,- in your next life you can be a train conductress (or whatever they are called these days!). Can't you see it?:
KK,- a train conductress and >strong>out of the closet Cliffy fan!

just in
'wow, wow, wow, fab afternoon Lee sang DTL, Anthem and CED. Confirmed London Coliseum concert is 19th Dec. He quite rightly left b4 end to get home to Den and Betsy.'

Eva it was a charity lunch. Not far from P2, who had previous appt. Not that far from me, but sometimes I have to do my other commitments. Anyway with dog's infection I probaly wouldn't have made it.

Thanks for the good wishes all, I'm still excited, if feeling poorer!

Eva I will email you as I think it perhaps better.

Jane welcome home, your holiday sounds fab, especially the wine bar bit!

Yes Eva the lunch is at Hitchen. The nearest the GO has been to me and I couldn't go! Ah well it was quite pricey, so perhaps as well. I think he perhaps left as he is judging 'Show Stoppers' in the W/E tonight. (I think it is a competition for budding performers at theatre schools. Glad we know the date of the concert, thanks for the info Jo and Sue.

Yum yum yum, thankyou Eva, that was scrumptious!

What's that you are whispering Pauline? Something about a house. Speak up dear, I can't hear you. Only joking. How exciting for you, one of the most exciting things that can happen I think. Now you have to be patient.

Welcome back Jane, nice to see you again. Don't forget the MB show tomorrow, set your recorder.

Congrats on the house purchase Pauline, how exciting!
What a wonderful day Diana, looking forward to the photos.
Welcome back Jane.
Happy Birthday Jill.
OOhhmmss for Eva's father and for Fi's job.
I'm enjoying a much needed glass of the red stuff. Yesterday was our County finale for the Guiding centenary year. We (4 leaders) too 20 Brownies and Guides to Gt Y*rm*oth for the afternoon then after fish and chips on the pier we had a finale on the beach including fireworks. A great day but exhausting as we were constantly counting to make sure we hadn't lost anyone! We managed to arrive home with the same number we started with so all good!
Had a hectic afternoon at work, and also a little sad as a regular customer (a Lord no less) died this week and his widow came today. He was such a lovely man and a veteran of Arnh*m too.
Right, time to take my glass and have a soak in the bath. It's going to be a busy week then Ploppy is taking me to Y*rksh*re on Friday for a long weekend for my birthday. Hoping to 'do' Y*rk. the NY railway and Wh*tby over the 4 days.

Btw sorry Maeve, p/e is part exchange, so my house is sold, just like that! Mind I have to let them show people round until it is sold. I hope it sells quickly!

Happy Birthday to Jill from me too, even if she isn't here!

What a nice treat for you Ali. You ladies have lovely Ploppies!

Hi Jane, welcome home, glad you enjoyed Est*n*a and found a good supply of wine. It was Sue1 who missed the whales, there were none in NY, that I saw anyway!

Well done Ali on not losing any Brownies or Guides, always a bit of a worry when taking a crowd of children around.

Good to know date of The Coliseum concert, poised now to hear booking details!

Sorry meant to say, welcome back Jane. Hope you are well rested and happy to be home.
Ali, and you brought the same ones home, not just the same number?

Jo,- I had the same thought as you about Ali's scouts!

Pauline,- what a good idea about p/e. Now you don't have to worry about the whole selling process with possible gazumping, chains and other peculiar English practices!

Good news about father today. Mother and middle sister had been to see him. The doctor has taken him off the strong painkillers, and the new hip is working like a dream. No pain whatsoever, and he's standing up like a proud soldier to show off his new skills.

I've been peeling the leftover prawns for my evening meal, and they tasted all right. I've been enjoying the B*C Iplayer, so I've been eating by the pooter. I usually avoid this, but tonight a few crumbs from the toast and some prawns' legs landed on my keyboard, so I've had the h****r out.

Maeve,- what, no whales in NY? Strange.

Yum yum - thanks for the carrot cake Eva. Good news indeed about your dad's hip.

Oops Sorry Maeve! Sorry Sue - I got the two of you mixed up!But hey, Maeve - I was right you didn't see whales in NY!

Very good idea about the part ex Pauline

Ali - you deserve a rest after that day. A glass of red and a bath sounds perfect.

Happy Birthday to Jill!

Thank you Jan! Yes recorder is set for tomorrow SQUEAL!

Sweet Meads all!

It's not just children, sometimes I've been counting SLs when we are out in numbers sometimes.

My remote control has packed up, just as I was setting it to record MB tomorrow!! Grrrrr! So I've had to get down on my hands and knees and set it on the actual box!! My knees aren't as young as they used to be and wood floor is bl**dy hard!! Of course, it wasn't helped by he fact that the cat was intrigued as to why I was crawling around on the floor and decided I needed her help!!

Welcome home Jane. We missed you. Glad you enjoyed the show yesterday.

Eva - a train conductress?? Do I get to wear a uniform and a hat? Tickets please...........

Ali - oo you're coming up to mine and Jane's neck of the woods and to one of my favourite places too, Wh*tby!! Hope you have a lovely time.

Eva - that's brilliant news about your father.

Has anybody watched XF*ctor. There was a young lad on, age 16, that reminded me a bit of the GO, dark curly hair, lovely smile, and he was wearing an outfit similar to the one that the GO wore at the RAH (I think!) when he sang the M*rc B*lan songs - dark jeans, grey top and a scarf (although the jeans didn't have THOSE buttons!!!!!).

KK,- I've now watched bits of X-fact*r (I couldn't watch it all,- some are sooooo awful) and I agree with you about the young cutie pie. I think he should give himself a few years, but then he can be good,

Naughty BBBT, try again
KK calm down, or you won't be able to sleep due to thinking about haberdashery. (Not a sentence I ever thought I'd say.) No I've not be watching XF. I'd like to go to Whitby, wonder if it has a theatre? ......
yes it has but too small, shame
http://thedms.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/thedms.asp?dms=13&GroupId=3&venue=1712480

Happy Birthday Jill, I know I’m late as usual, but as she’s not here maybe she won’t notice.

Fi, how nice to see you have the whole family together. We went for a meal last night with the godchildren and their parents. Jack has now finished uni and waiting to see if he has got the funding to work in Spain for twelve months, Megan goes off to uni next Saturday. So as we get one back for a bit, the other one is leaving us.

Eva, hoping that it won’t be too long before your parents are back together, with all the help they need provided. Thanks for the link, that cruise is on my to do list as well.

Martin, that’s kind of Maggie. I’m kicking myself for not getting the D*vid Att*nborough ones from last week!

Diana, lovely to hear about your fabulous day. Well worth all the planning eh?
Shame the weather wasn’t a bit better, but it obviously didn’t spoil a thing. The rest of your holiday sounds pretty special too.
Shame about Llandudno, but it’s looking very promising for more of the same.

Jo, ohhhmmmsss for Dog’s toe, toes (and hooves) seem to be the thing at your house.

Pauline, excellent news about the house, sounds like you had a lovely time yesterday. Very sad about that pilot though.

Karen, help and encouragement I can do, just don’t ever ask me to deal with a weepy!

Jane, good to have you back, thanks for that mini review, how nice the lady got to take a bow.

Jo, thanks for news from Suex. Coliseum date not good, I can’t see how I can do three weekends together that close to Christmas, sob!!

Ali, yesterday sounds hectic, glad you enjoyed it though. Do have a lovely weekend in Y*rk, fabulous place, I love it.

Eva, great news that your father is pain free, that’s the best medicine he can have.

Had a lovely weekend at home with Ploppy, a rarity because I'm usually at m-o-l's.

Early night tonight I think, nite nite Loppies x

Jo - not a sentence I ever thought I'd hear!!!

The theatre at Wh*tby may be too small but he could do an outdoor concert at Wh*tby Abb*y. Imagine that!! I wanted to get married at Wh*tby Abb*y! In my dreams!!

Hope Jill's had a lovely birthday.

Well I get my x-ray results tomorrow so here's hoping they've found out what the problem is!

Night all. Sleep well.

Well for some reason I am shattered tonight. Can't think why, it isn't as if I have been doing anything very exciting. Better go to bed I think. Night night and sleep tight all.

We went to Whitby a few years back when stepson was running the YHA there. Interesting little town, some good pubs and eateries but not a lot to do. Need a car to do some sightseeing but well worth a visit. Nice little shops.

I can understand why you are feeling shattered Pauline, it has been a busy weekend for you. Why am I shattered when all I have done is gardening and cooking the dinner and even then everything was done in easy stages.

Have just watched Kevin Whately in Jo Maddison's War which much to my surprise was very good indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nite nite all, sweet dreams.

Morning all, it is actually really nice here and we are promised a couple of warm days, better than nothing I say.

I will have to attack the house I feel as I know they will be wanting to show people round asap. I know I have sold it, but personal pride comes into this! Anyway the quicker it sells the better for me as they will hopefully leave me alone then!

Morning BHB, you lok a bit weary today. You had a busy day yesterday? Lunch with some friends and then a mad dash back to London? Never mind I you have a week off from your other job so you can relax...oh I see you are baby caring. Hummm maybe not relaxing then. I think in that case we better have a staff meeting, it will be nice and peaceful for you! I'll get a jug of Hedgerow and you get the paninis and we'll get started.

Btw I had a look at DVO's sponsorship site for her trek (gook luck Denise) and I just love the comment added by D*vid W*ll**ms! Do have a look.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=Denise.VanOuten&pageUrl=2

Sorry about the typos. Not sure what gook is! I meant good of course.

Morning all. I've actually seen the sun this morning, so maybe the day will be tolerably dry. Autumnal temperatures, + 7.5 degrees, so the warm coats are out of the wardrobe.

Hello sweetheart. Oh, I'm talking to myself here. It's another Very Important Staff Meeting because BHB will be away for a week, minding Bee. I suppose that's why the door is so firmly closed. Pauline must be giving him advice! (Hehehehe.)

I'll soon be off to buy new winter tyres for the car and see if I can find an acceptable room in the hotel for the summer ones.

Jan,- please, which channel was showing KW doing Jo Maddison's War ? I love KW, and would very much enjoy to see him in something else than L*wis.

Pauline,- have fun while cl****g! No, I don't want to help, but you have my sympathy! Maybe Jo'll lend a hand? She is closer than I am.

Just a quickie Eva before I hit the shops - KW was on ITV last evening at 9pm. Well worth watching, I have never seen him act so well.

Hi all,

Well it's back to real life for me today. Ho hum.

Ah yes Karen - I love both Y*rk and Wh*tby. But own up now - you like Wh*tby coz of all the vampires, don't you? OOOHHMMMSS for your x-ray results.

Ali I'm sure you'll have a bril time in Y*rk - lovely city!

Hey Eva- I'm sure BHB doesn't have to go away to look after Bee, we can always set up a cot in the staff-room.

Thanks for the link Pauline - going to look at it now.

Taking a break to watch him, He looks just, sigh, lovely of course. Was there for the bit of a chat at the start. He will return!

ALAYM, beautifully sung of course and got a huge ovation, which as I don't think the usual suspects were there shows how good they are I think! Just wonderful. Hope someone can do the YT business for the benefit of those who can't see it.

I now have a For Sale board outside...they don't mess about do they?!

Thanks to Brenda here are some pics of yesterdays lunch, GORGEOUS man.

https://www.theimagefile.com/?skin=1089002&Action=_VC&id=62367250&ppwd=27362mnf

I had a surveyor here and had forgotten to set recorder, watched from about 3.20 but missed chat at the beginning, hope it will be on YT.

The duet was lovely but always feel we don't see enough of Lee's face, more the back of his head, wonder why they always sing it with Rachel facing out towards the audience.

Thanks Jane, I'm just heading off now to the docs but wanted to pop in first and see how he did on MB. Thanks for the report Pauline. Can't wait to get home and watch.

Thanks too for for the link Pauline. GORGEOUS man indeed, There are some corkers there - I think I might have to purchase one or two or several. How lovely to see our Sue and Brenda too.

Hi Ladies,- I've just checked the *TV iplayer, but today's MB show isn't up there yet. I'm waiting, very impatiently!
Jan,- the play you recommended is, so I might watch it later tonight.

I and my car are now ready for winter! It cost a pretty penny too, as I didn't only need new winter tyres (which are more expensive than the summer ones, of course!), but I had to buy 4 wheel rims as well. The hotel is booked, and the summer tyres will be checked in just before I go somewhere on a week's holiday in October. To London, wasn't it, for an important meet?

Latest on father is that he'll be sent home tomorrow afternoon, when hopefully the bathroom and everything else has been fitted out to accomodate him. Middle sister had been to see him at lunchtime, and he was better than he'd ever been. He seems to be astonished that he is actually pain free in the new hip. I think he has forgotten how it feels!

OOoo wow! Just watched ALAYM. Lovely - wasn't he gorgeous! And beautifully sung.
Maeve - I asked Ploppy just the same question and he said, that's because Rachel is the star. Annoying Ploppy!

Good luck KK!

And Eva, good luck for you Dad coming home tomorrow. Hope the duet gets on i-player soon.

Thanks again for the link Pauline - are you after Diana's crown while she's away?

Oh how lovely Eva. Hope it all goes well.

KK hope the foot results are good.

Jane I couldn't hope to rival the QotL, but in her absence I will try my best!

Ooooo, I've just watched the duet!! Beautiful. It was wonderful to see it so close up and I'm so glad to have this recorded to watch again and again. Sigh!

Jane - forgot to say earlier, re Wh*tby - you know me so well!!

Eva - wonderful news that your father is feeling so well. It must be a massive relief for him to be free of pain.

Talking of which, the x-ray results show that it's not arthritis after all, but calcium deposits!! Apparently this is caused by not getting enough calcium in the diet. She did explain how it works but I won't bore you with the details. I haven't fully got my head round it yet anyway!! I have long known that I don't get enough calcium as I don't drink milk and the only real dairy product that I eat is cheese, but I didn't realise that it could cause this problem. So, she's sending me to a mechanic (yes, that's what's she said - maybe if I'm lucky he'll tinker under my bonnet - wahay!!) - a foot mechanic, who will assess if I need special shoe inserts to ease the pain!! You learn something new every day, don't you!!

So glad to hear the news about your father Eva - he must be overjoyed to be free of hip pain. Re Jo Maddison's War - it is a very low key play if you know what I mean but beautifully acted in my humble opinion.

Wasn't the Go good this afternoon, bless him. So much more confident.

Tomorrow is the day when the carpets are cleaned and Ploppy and I are practising our hovering. Don't panic Jo, I said hovering not h**vering. BTW - second DVD collected for you today. Ploppy got to WHS at 9.15am and they only had 6 left. Popular or what?

I must have typed while you posted KK. Glad nothing seriously wrong. I have special inserts in my shoes, they really do help.

When Diana and I were watching SCD we had a question 'where is Lilia'
answer
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1310767/Strictly-Come-Dancing-going-regret-sacking-Lilia-Kopylova-idea-axed-says-fans-make-sure-theres-backlash.html

KK glad your foot isn't the same as mine, not nice to have to have an op.
Jan thanks to Ploppy for being so quick.

Now you know I'm usually at w*rk during the day. Well, I got to w*rk and felt quite ill, so came home. Had a sleep for an hour felt much better, so did some w*rk, after calling IT as I couldn't get into a global program. I had the TV on bbc. At 3 I happened to check the TV schedule, phew. I saw what was on so turned over (and set recorder). He was lovely. Lots of curls shots, but never mind.
I also saw bro, when he popped in for the post. He said legal papers have been sent to soon to be ex.

Thanks for the links, lots of good photos.

For anyone who missed the MB show...Eva?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzhx-BYSfdI

I've just been watching Himself, on his knees, singing to a green lady and looking besotted! He also sang boooooootifully, of course.
So he wants to play Superman? In my book he already is A Super Man!
I couldn't understand why people were laughing when MB brought out his scissors to chop the chives. I always use my scissors when I chop herbs! It's much easier than using a knife, and you're not in danger of cutting off a finger or two. I'm so pleased I have something in common with MB, because he's up there on the top of my favourites list together with GO and Sir.

KK,- good to hear that your toe problem isn't artheritis (sp?). Can you condition be helped by adding more calcium to your diet? I'm not a milk drinker either,- 1/2 glass every morning is my ration, but I like yoghurt, so I try to have a pot or two during the day.

Jo,- hope you're all right now. Sometimes just some sleep and rest will restore you.

Pauline,- thank you for the link. You posted while I was typing, but I checked it out just to see if it was as good as I remembered. It was!
I've mailed the link to the beloved niece, just so that she's prepared for what she'll be seeing in a few weeks!

Calcium deposits eh KK! That does sound odd.
Do you have the same problem Jan?

Glad you got to see the duet Jo - did it make up for being sick? And thanks for that article about Lilia. Does anyone rember Shelia that used to post on the blog? Well we are both still in touch and have been discussing what's happened to Lilia.

Eva - glad you've got to see it! Was he lovely! Good for Princess Pauline of the Links!

Sweet Meads

Exhausted, just watched Sp**ks. Great stuff, as good as ever and RA still lovely.

Oh,- Pauline, I'll watch S*ooks tomorrow. What joy! GO and MB on Monday, RA on Tuesday! I wonder what or who Wednesday will bring.
It's bedtime here, so good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.

Pauline, thanks for all the links.

I forgot to record the Michael B*ll show, doh!! Don’t suppose anyone has it on DVD??

Karen, that’s good news (sort of ) about your feet, presumably it can be sorted, in the first instance with shoe inserts, and then by increasing your calcium intake?

Jo, another reason not to watch Strictly this year. Hope you’re ok now.

We’ve had a bit of excitement if you can call it that, in our town. A young Polish girl has been missing for weeks, boyfriend charged with murder, even though no body found. Anyway they’ve found her, in undergrowth just under a bridge, on what we call the washlands, where we walk our dogs. I think I’ve said before what a lovely place our riverside and washlands are, this sort of takes a bit of the beauty away.

Went shopping today, for something to wear to Gordon’s funeral on Friday. I want to be a bit smart, but I’m just not a dress and jacket person, and I don’t know if trousers are the thing. I’ve got a black waterfall cardigan, so if I wear that it will have to be the trousers. I know he would be chuckling at my dilemma.

Mentioned the concert at the Coleseum to Ploppy, so that’ll be a no then! I suppose I am away three weekends in December, and probably at m-o-l’s over the holiday weekend, so I’m not surprised he had a hissy fit!

Better join him under the duvet, - - - no - - - come out of the gutter, he’s fast asleep and snoring!!

Nite nite Loppies x

Thanks for the link Pauline, he is so so lovely.

Jane, my problem is not the same as KK's but special insoles do help my poor old tootsies. I think my feet have changed over the past 10 years so an appoinment with the consultant podiastrist is on the cards.

Glad you are feeling better Jo, I wonder what it was.

Sue1, how horrible for your town and poor girl, what a dreadful end.

As I won't be able to access my pooter until late tomorrow because of the great carpet clean I will say nite nite and see you all later - much later.

Heard from Twin today, it was 36c there! So a bit warmer than here IO think!

Hope you get your outfit sorted Sue, I'm sure Gordon wouldn't mind you wearing trousers.

My bedtime too, so night night and sleep tight all.

I better go too
Nightlee night

Morning all, another lovely day, wonders will never cease.

Twin has told me to say hi to you all and it is very hot over there still. What a shame for them, they will just have to sit by the pool with a drink. Poor things.

More sorting of things today a I think house viewings are imminent. This has got to be the worst bit!

Morning BHB, you look a bit weary? Oh I see it's the child care on your own that's a bit tiring. I'm sure it is....where is she? Oh your Mum is helping out, oh in that case we can get a jug of English Tea Party and some pastries and have our staff meeting.

Morning all. Would you believe it? The sun is shining! Still chilly though, only +7.7 degrees.

I see the door to the Staff Room is closed. Oh, Pauline is giving BHB baby-caring advice. It will probably be going along those lines:
1. Ask her if she wants a drink.
2. Ask her if she wants anything to eat.
3. Ask her if she wants the sick wiped up.
5. Asdk her if she wants to have her nappy changed.
6. Ask her if she wants to be burped.
My advice would be:
Never mind all the asking,- just do it!
There, you see my attitude to customer service is quite different to Pauline's. In my line of work, the customer was always wrong !

Sue 1,- why don't you do as I do, watch the MB show on the *TV Iplayer. Go into their website, click on IPlayer, write MBshow in the search box, and Bingo! there you are.

Pauline,- poor Carol and MM. Imagine them having to sit in the sun with a drink. It doesn't bear thinking about. (My face would be so green it would look like Rachel T.'s!)

What is all that activity down in Deal? It's the carpet cleaners at Jan's! My, they have their work cut out! (Ouch! That was a homegrown tomato that hit me!)

I'll have to take advantage of this fine weather and go for a walk.

My kind br.-in-law is going to pick up father and bring him home a bit later. The social services had come up trumps yesterday and sorted out the bathroom at my parents flat, and brought some other gizmos to make their life easier. A District nurse will be in later today to show the parents how to use it all and to make sure it works.

Hi all bye all did not see time gym is calling will be be later this afternoon. xxxxx
Had brilliant weekend tell you later.

Hi all

Chantale, you are such a tease! Now come back and tell us about your weekend!

Sue - if you can't get i-player send me an e-mail. I might be able to help. All the best for the funeral on Friday. I'm sure Gordon would be having a chuckle at your dilema. It really doesn't matter what you wear, my dear!

Jan - err, well I would say have fun cleaning the carpets, but that doesn't seem appropriate some how.

Oh dear - poor Carol. What a terrible holiday, having to lunge around drinking. (Jealous? me? - yes!)

Eva - all the best to your Dad. It sounds like everything is sorted.

Pauline - you know that trick about putting freah coffee on when you are showing potential buyers around? I'm convinced it works you know!

Quick Eva! While Pauline is looking after baby, nip in and get a quick snuggle from BHB!

Just popped in to Thank you all very much for all the cards and e cards that you sent, its lovely having so many cards to open, we had a good weekend in Honfluer the weather was lovely and really good food and wine, the only downside was an orange light came on the dash of the car just before we got to our destinantion, so Ploppy had to drive a little slow back up to Calais, withthe idea of going to see our mechanic this morning, would you believe when he started the car this morning no light, the mechanic said it was nothing really to worry about.
Will try to catch up later but I see Pauline is moving, and Eva's Father is coming home that is good news, and I had to read Diana's report of the weeding sounds wonderful.

Welcome home, Jill!

Pauline,- Lady Jane is right,- freshly brewed coffee and home made waffles will do it every time!

Jane,- I did what you suggested. While Pauline was busy offering a newspaper to read to Bee, I managed to catch a snuggle.

I'm off to youngest sister this afternoon for a little visit. It's her birthday, so I have a present to deliver. She's just back from a so-callled "fact-finding" trip to A*sterdam. Did you know A*sterdam were known for their nurseries? No, neither did I, so it'll be interesting to hear what they got up to!

I have just been clearing the garden shed, lots of Weepies, ughh, they have just chased me back up the garden. Still some stuff to do but cleared four bin bags of rubbish and some other stuff for the recyling unit. Amazing what I have shoved in there over the years.

Thankyou Lady J and Eva, luckily I often have coffee on the go, so it wouldn't be a lie! Not too sure about the waffles and the fresh bread (which is another ploy I've heard of). I'd have to eat it all and then I wouldn't be able to move...literally! And oi you two, watch what you're doing with BHB, don't think I didn't notice.

Welcome home Jill glad you had a lovely time.

Hio all , wlcome back Jane and Jill .
I ahve just seen on my WOS that the special event on the 19th December at the Colliseum with the Go will be announced tomorrow so hope you have all joined by now
Well there is not much to say Jane It was just a brilliant relaxing few days especially for Ploppy the Grand hotel was excelent not far form the princess theatre (Nouwt on of course! trust us to have the wrong wekend to end there)
We did not have supper at the Hotel cos of a wedding thought a lot about you Diana. so went to Biancos in town and had the most fantastic italian meal, unfortunayely once back in the hotal got a rash and started whizzing so when for my whiffer.... of course I had left it behind at home, then i went to apply a cream I have in case of emergencies well.... that was at home also. so did not have a good slepp but by the morning it had gone and rash had toned down I think that too much freah cream which i have not had for a very long time now was not the stuff I should have eaten!!!. But we went to the gym there and we swam in thier poll and of course fininshed the champagne we brought with us + all the imbibes i the hotel had piano music there too very relaxing. And of course dought brain that I am told Nicholas to get my laptop of course give you 2 guesses...... left that at home too. Could not remember link og blogg so could not use the mobile to reach you. Still weather was perfect had lovely view of the bay hotel just accross the road to the promenade, and in the evening lovely coloured lights on along it. Ploppy caME BACK COMPLETELY RELAXED. but alas is back at his easel poor devil. Was the go brilliant yesterday on MB what a pair they make with that song. Will see it soon again now cannot wait.. byr for now.

Afternoon All, oops I did it again! No, not like Britn*y, but I’ve fallen behind on my blogging duties once more, would anyone mind explaining for me where the days/weeks are going?? Every time I blink it’s the weekend again and I’ve hardly checked the blog all week, certainly not had a few minutes to post any news and then my weekends just fly by. Anyway, all is well for me, RL is manic and lots happening, got my car back though it took nearly two weeks for the repairs etc to be done. The only thing that I was missing from the inside was my CD of all GO songs that Gillian made. It had everything from the first ADWD audition right up to date. Either the thieves had extremely good taste or they threw it out the window, either way, can I put out a request for anyone who has a similar one to copy it for me please, I would be eternally grateful.

PB has started college and is enjoying it so far, his social life is thriving and I'm so pleased to see him happy. Charlie is getting bigger and a lot louder but that’s not always his fault as the poor pet is still suffering with reflux and gas, his eczema is under control and not as apparent now, mostly due to little Sis’ diligence with applying the cream every 5 minutes it seems! Have spent a good deal of time with him recently and have to admit I’m mad about him, my regular babysitting slot is Thursday night so they can go to badminton and a few times now on a weekend evening also. I’ve also thoroughly revamped my back garden (with a lot of help from PB). We filled over 20 black sacks with ivy and shrub trimmings and have been painting and planting to beat the band, very satisfied with how it looks now. I've also joined the local library's book club and an exercise class which some old friends of mine have been going to for a few years but I was always too busy with college at night to join them.

My parents’ little dog, Millie is not very well. She has a number of problems including cushings and now diabetes also. She’s on a special diet and will hardly touch the food which means she’s gotten very thin and has lost lots of her hair, which for a Pomeranian is devastating. My Mum, of course, worries about her like a child and is very upset about her.

About the blog – well firstly thank you so much Pauline for the YT link to yesterday’s show, I missed it and haven’t got ITV to record it. But WOW WOW WOW, gave me goosebumps, I’ve just watched it four times in a row and I want to watch it again now. Have to agree with those who commented on the camera angle, it would have been nice to see more of his face.

Lovely pictures from the charity lunch also, I must have missed that info. What did he sing? I thought at first it looked like a “celebrity auction”, mmmm imagine buying the GO for a day???

Eva – very glad to hear that my little bit of info has you up and running on various iplayers, great that it works for you and you’re getting such pleasure from it. Pleased to hear your Dad is home, hope he settles back in comfortably and remains well, please send him my best wishes.

Diana – your wedding day was exquisite, so pleased it all went so well for you, very glad you liked your gift and the honeymoon sounds perfect also – congratulations!

Pauline – delighted to hear about your new house, so exciting. Hope the sale of your own goes through without a hitch. Although I love where I am, I’ve always wanted a new build, I think it’s lovely to be able to start fresh and put your own stamp on a place. Very old houses with long histories are lovely also but my house was eleven years old and had had a series of owners with very peculiar tastes and poor DIY skills, to put it mildly.
Your reunion sounds nice, sad about that pilot, I think I may have read about that accident on the s*y news website a few weeks back.

Jill - hope you enjoyed your birthday and nice to have a weekend away for it. How is little Toby these days?

Chantale – ditto to Jane’s comment – what was brilliant about your weekend?

Sue, Fi , Maeve, Jane – lots of interesting holiday stories, thank you, and tempting ideas for places to visit too, I may be looking for tips in the future! Looking forward to seeing lots of photos.

Very glad to hear that Carol & MM are away on hols, hope they have a relaxing time, they need it after all the stress they’ve in recent times.

Sue – how awful about that poor girl, murder has just become so commonplace, it’s a scary world. Will be thinking of you on Friday, as for your outfit, I think black or navy trousers are perfectly appropriate to wear.

Jo – sorry to hear you were feeling unwell, hope you’re better today. Are all your housemates and Megan all ok?

Ali – a busy week? How unusual for you!! He he. Great to hear that your ploppy is whisking you away for your birthday, you certainly deserve it.

I can’t wait to see you all in just a few weeks time and to be honest, all this talk of concerts and new dates confirmed is very tempting. However I can’t seem to be able sort out in my head what I want to do and when is best. I’ve no idea either, which ones you are all going to and that always matters because if I can combine a trip over with seeing lots of friends it’s even better.

Gosh, I’ve been scanning the blog for hours now and this bold girl has done no work at all! I think I’ve picked up on all the news, sorry if I’ve missed anyone/anything. Lots of oooohhhhhmmmms for anyone that’s poorly or having a tough time and away from the blog, even though I wasn’t here, thankfully it wasn’t for any awful reason.

Need to go and catch up on some emails now, ttly xx.

OHHHH forgot to say cliffy 's holidays thank you Maggie clever girl.xxx

Hello everyone. I've finally managed to sit down for 1/2 hour and do a catch up! Lovely to hear from you K2 and it's great to hear that PB is doing well. Glad You and Nicholas had a good break Chantale.
What wonderful weather we're enjoying at the moment, I only wish it would last a little longer!
Better go and start cooking as usual the scollops are "starving"

Hi all

Don' remember seeing this before (scroll down a bit)....

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/Telly+Rhymes/page/5/858530057,661948348,473839172,60390989

Happy memories!

Back in a bit.

KK,- thank you sooooooo much for that link. Yes, HAPPY MEMORIES INDEED! And very funny with it.

I've been to see the birthday girl and handed over the present,- a very nice top which she promptly put on.
I have also spoken to the Homecoming King, aka father, and he was positively bubbling on the phone. He has tried out most of his new gizmos and they all work. They were now having a glass of wine and enjoying being together again. Bless!

K2,- good to hear from you. My father sends his good wishes back. He's ever so chuffed that my "musical" friend are thinking of him.
It's good to hear that PB is happily settling down at college. How about a job? Any news there?

I think I'll now indulge in a little RA time,- S*ooks, here I come!

Thanks for the link KK. Happy memories indeed.

Well, the upholstery/cleaning man has done an excellent job, really brilliant. Last week (3 pc suite) he said he would arrive at 10am and so he did, drawing up outside the house at 10am precisely. This morning, 10am the given time again and LO, there he was, spot on 10am. Now that's what I call punctual.

Eva, you can be very cruel you know. I wish I had thrown a pumpkin at you instead of a tomato!

Enjoyed Spooks last evening, that RA is really something isn't he?

Good to see you again Karen2, looking forward to seeing you soon.

After the great clean up today Ploppy is paranoid about dropping things on the carpet. Tomorrow comes the task of putting everything back in place again, too tired to do it tonight. It was bad enough moving chairs and tables etc. onto the patio. Thank goodness it was a dry warm day.

It was good wasn't it Eva - I particularly like her description of Him as "ripped". Not half!!!!!!!!!

Jane - I would love to see Carol lunging around drinking!! How does that go then - lunge, take a drink, lunge, take a drink - exercise with incohol, eh? Even I could manage that! HeHe!

Welcome home Jill. Glad you had a good holiday and birthday. I raised a glass to you on the day!

And Chantale, glad you and Ploppy had a good, well deserved break.

Pauline - good luck with selling the house.

Eva - what wonderful news about you father. Aw bless, sounds like a blissful evening for them.

I had a real grrrrrrrrrr last night, about my brother (again!). It's my nephew's sixth birthday in a couple of weeks and Mum had asked my brother to send a present list. He says he's sent it twice but it must have got lost (yeah right!). So I, reluctantly, told Mum to give him my email address so that he could email the list to me and I could pass it on to her. The email came last night and you would think it was a business email, not an email between siblings!! And there is nothing on the list less than £50!!! I know £50 is not a lot to some people, especially for a granchild, but my parents are both on modest pensions. It might just be me because I have such a downer on him anyway, but I just think he should have given them some options at the lower end of the price range. Just cos he's loaded and money means nothing to him!! They'd probably have gone for something more expensive anyway but that's not the point!! Sorry, rant over! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

I've been digesting what the doctor told me about calcium deposits and reading up about it (as you do) and what I find bizarre is that, as well as being caused by a calcium deficiency, as in my case, they can be caused by too much calcium!! And apparently, to help the condition it has to be the right sort of calcium (is there more than one?).

Does wine have calcium in it??????

Karen if wine had calcium in it I don't think you would have a deficiency would you? Grrr deserves a good slap, I don't think you are wrong to feel that way. Naughty.

I like the thought of Twin lunging by the pool.

I have just had a man in! Sadly he came to see how much energy the house uses, not me.

Nice to see you K2, and glad you had a nice weekend too Chantale.

Your caropets look fantastic Jan.

Your carpets look nice too Jan, though the caropets are my favourite I think.

Ooo KK - that's a lovely link and what wonderful memories it brings back.

Ah thank you Chantale - it sounds like a lovely time!

Hello K2! Thanks for the update of what's happening in RL. What! A GO CD nicked! That's grand theft that is!

I heard of the fresh bread one too, Pauline - but coffee is easier!

Nice one Eva! Enjoy that snuggle.

Sweet Meads all

Pauline,- I agree with you,- caropets are much nicer than carpets, especially the self-cleaning ones!

Ohoooooooo,- that RA is a bit of all right, isn't he? I think I'll have to watch the next episode, and the next and the next...............

KK,- I forgot to say:
You should try the calorie-free wine (My father insists it exists!). I am sure it's full of calcium (the right kind) too, just to replace the missing calories!

Pauline thanks for the update on the holiday couple.

Eva, good plan to watch on *player, just could keep it on a DVD. My Sky box is half full of Meady goodies that I’ll get round to transferring to DVD one day.
Great news that everything is falling into place for your father, your mum must be so happy.

Jane, thanks for the offer, I’m sure I’ll get it on *player, just as I said to Eva, keepsakes you know!

Chantale, your post did make me laugh, I guess the main thing is that you and Ploppy got there at all.

Good to see you K2, good news that you got your car back in one piece, can I second your plea for that CD of Gillian’s, no idea why I haven’t got a copy, but I haven’t.
You have been busy, no wonder you’ve not had time to blog!
Have some ohhhmmmsss for little Millie, I really feel for your mum, horrid when your pets are poorly.

Karen, I got that G**gle alert. I’ve seen it before, but it’s lovely to re-read it. Love the last line. Your brother certainly is a Grrrrr to rival Jo’s!! Wine = calcium, hmmm I don’t think so.

Think I’ve caught Ploppy’s cold so I’m off to bed with a L*msip brandy and honey, well the brandy should do me some good at least. Nite nite Loppies x

Jill, glad you had a nice trip to France, I was in Honfleur in June, it's a lovely place isn't it?.

K2, good to have a catch up, glad PB enjoying college.

Great news that Caroland MM are enjoying lunging round the pool and that Jan and Ploppy now have clean caropets.

K1, I'm sure wine only has the right type of calcium and plenty of it.

Pauline, agree that having prospective buyers traipsing round the house is not fun but at least you know it'll be going to someone.

Chantale, thanks for headsup about the Coliseum tickets tomorrow, hope they won't cost an arm and a leg!

Eva, great news that your Father is feeling so well and cheerful, also that you can get i-player, it's so useful.

Hi I've been sorting MrS's delivery and doing a little research. All back to normal health and back to work. Boss said I should take the few hours I had off yesterday as time in lieu as I spent all afternoon working. It was easier than trying to sort out our sick form, I think.
K2, if you provide more details of the content of the required cd I'm sure I have it or if not I can run something off for you.
KK I think your Grr is more Grr than mine, well at least at the moment. What a cheek he has.
Back to the research and I have a spreadsheet to do. I think I'll do the spreadsheet more exciting.

Sue I hope you are wrong about the cold, though that is my sort of treatment. Ohhhmmms for you.

Off to bed so night night and sleep tight all.

Ohhmmmssss for Sue1's cold and little millie poor doggie.
me off to bed now .Poor k1 calcium hey no cheese for thouw then .
ninite all sweet meads.xxxx

Doing stuff you will like, back tomorrow the technology is defeating me at mo
Jo

Morning all, and another nice one though it looks like it is back to Autumn tomorrow so better make the most of it. Off to dentist for a check up shortly, then I suppose, more clearing! I'll be so pleased when I have finally moved. However that is a long way off yet.

Jo you are teasing, hope yopu manage to win, sounds promising.

Morning BHB, how is the baby care going? Oh you have called your Mother in to help! Good idea, plus it means we can have a proper staff meeting. So I'll get the jug of Blushing Bubbles you get the paninis and we'll get started.

Morning girls awaiting email from WOS not here yet so will have to go to Wadebridge as see if it has come later, drat.
Hope you will have a great day today and BHB look after that baby well please make sure the grandmama's of this world are not overcuddling and leave some cuddles for us too.
I am impressed Pauline staff meeting room looks lovely had a sneaky peek !!! bye for now ...

Eeeeek, Screeeaam - I have just walked into a very large web and spent a panic stricken 2 minutes trying to get an enormous weepie out of my hair. As it was in the front garden I suspect the neighbours think I have gone more mad this morning than usual. Couldn't get Ploppy to help as he is off on his Cliffy DVD mission.

I must calm down and make a start on putting things back in order after the big clean yesterday, a good opportunity to get rid of unwanted CDs, DVDs, books, etc. and I'm trying to get the was**ng done at the same time.

But first a cup of full leaded.

Good luck at the fang farrier Pauline, hope all goes well.

Ohms to all the needies and poorlies including pets and people.

Pauline I need my loft sorting as you seem SO good at clearing out I wondered if you would like to come down here for a day, wine will be provided?????????????????????????????????????????????
Sue1 hope you get ris of that cold quickly,Dollop phoned last night and she has a horrible cough and cold as well.
Funny thing last night, I was watching "Road Wars" on TV it's were the Police catch naughty people doing naughty things, they had seen somebody driving without his hands on the wheel, when they got himout of the car, it was one of my A level Students, silly boy.

Hi all!

Well that was weird! When I logged on to say sweet meads last night I didn't see KK's post or the ones after it. Perhaps I forgot to refresh.

Anyway Karen I think we should try some of that calcium wine on Friday, don't you? Your brother really is as GGRRRR as Jo's - they both make me grateful for my bro!

EEK Jan! Weepy alert! That sounds horrible!

OOHHHMMMS for your cold Sue - and hope the dentist is OK Pauline.

Glad your dad is doing well Eva.

He! He! Jill - what a suprise to see your student!

Now Chantale - you and Pauline can cuddle Bee, and I'll happily cuddle BHB.

Yuck Jan, that made me shudder! Although I hate Daddy Longlegs even more. I just swatted one and h**vered it up. I was doing some much needed cleaning, and the poo washing machine is doing overtime today while the sun is out so I can get everything dry.
Glad your Dad is home again, Eva. Sounds as if he's doing very well.
KK, I didn't know there wre different sorts of calcium either. But glad it's not arthritis or anything worse.
I had to laugh this morning, I got a leaflet in the post from a local theatre. "At last the ADWD winner get's his coat. K**th J*ck is J*seph!" Needless to say I won't be going.
Better grab some lunch as I'm off to the wig lady in a bit.

Dentist trip went fine and while I was there visited the hygenist and had the teeth cleaned, so that should be it for 6 months.

NO Jill, I have quite enough of my own to cope with thanks.

A Weepy in the hair? OMG Jan I would have freaked out I think.

Ali, a poo washing machine?? Now that is novel!

Jane that's long enough, we'll swap now please!

Ali,- a poo washing machine? ? ? ? Just out of curiosity,- what do you do with the poo when it's clean? Hang it up? Spread it out?

oops, didn't check before posting lol 'poor' w/m. The other doesn't bear thinking about :/

Just a quickie, if you are only interested in tickets and not the WOS "package", Kirsten has added details to LMAS -with the theatre box office numbers, offering front stalls seats, TM only have limited selection!

Oh thanks for the info Brenda. Oh a dilemma, what to do I wonder.

We4ll no tickets on anywhere for now.

Phoned club just now all details later on today on their web there will be stalls seats as well as circle ones all good and includes reception with Lee theatre is only seats so will wait till later this evening.
SO HANG ON THERE GIRLS

Just for info - although the WOS announcement is going out tonight, their ticket allocation (including meet-and-greet) will apparently not go on sale until around 6 October.

If you look at the ENO online booking siteinteractive seating thingy (link on LMAS and the Timeline) you can see roughly where the allocation is likely to be, i.e. behind the seats currently available via their website.

Bedlam have also updated LM's official site with details of the concert :)

boo hoo, can't do that date! but thanks for keeping us all in the loop, much appreciated

If anyone is feeling flush and doesn't want the WOS package, the Coliseum has about 40 tickets (well it did when it started) as a package for Lee fans. It includes a seat in a box, goody bag, and afterwards meet and greet with Lee. It is seperate to the WOS thing and doesn't require membership. Tickets are £100 each, gulp! Ring box office at 0871 911 200. There are also tickets available now that will be ticket only at the box office...or you can wait and see what WOS come up with. So many choices! Thanks to Bad Red Ruby on dot.org for the info.

Just in case anyone's frantically calling and getting nowhere, the box office number is 0871 811 2000 (the flyer had a 0 missing!) :)

Aaggghhhhh ... sorry guys! that would be 0871 911 2000 *hangs head*

Thanks Ro! Can't believe I missed the 0 off as I knew the flyer was wrong! Also hanging head.

I won't even try to book any tickets, but a girl can dream!

It's been another very busy day. ( I seem to be saying that a lot!) I'm going away tomorrow morning to the beautiful Hardanger, to stay overnight at a posh hotel. It's an arrangement by the Police Pensioners' Club, and I think I gave you a link to the place some time back. I'll be starting early in the morning, as I'm driving and will have to pick up 3 people around town before we leave Bergen. Even if it's only a night away, I'm really looking forward to getting away.
Br.-in-law will be taking care of the completion on the summer house sale tomorrow, so I don't have to worry about that either.

I've been to see the parents today, and I was so pleased to see how well they both looked. Father has the colour back in his cheeks, and mother's eyes are shining! He is sitting straight in his chair, and although there is some pain now, it's nothing like it was.
I am full of admiration for the social services for their organizing of different things to make his life easier, both in the bathroom and in the living room. Tomorrow the physiotherapeut will be visiting to help him with his exercises. Yes, he doesn't have to go to the hospital,- she'll come to him!

Why oh why can't I win the Lottery and buy a £100 ticket. Life's a bi*ch sometimes!!LOL

A bit of inspiration please, as you know I have been having a clear out today and have lots of classical music CDs which have been given away with magazines etc. some really lovely stuff on them (but nothing that I haven't got elsewhere). The charity shops won't accept them as they are not allowed to re-sell them and I don't know anyone who would like them. It seems such a shame to put them in the bin. Can anyone come up with a solution?

I'm surprised the Charity shops near you won't take the CDs Jan, the hospice shop that I do an afternoon a week in accepts them, as you say we can't sell them but ask people for a donation of 25p or so and they're quite popular.

I hope you enjoy your trip Eva, I remember the hotel looked very nice.

Thanks for all the info Ro, Pauline and Brenda, what to do? A front stall with no meet and greet or one further back with m & g? Waiting to see what the WoS offer is, £100 really out of the question for me at the moment.

Well the promised cold hasn’t appeared, just a rather nasty cough.

Jo, you were up very late last night, can’t wait to find out why.

Jan, what a nightmare, weepys are bad enough seen from a distance.

Ali, you have a washing machine just for poo?????
Yeeuk, just seen an advert for Joseph in N*ttingham for three weeks, I won’t be going either! (Ssshhh, actually I don’t mind KJ, but definitely not as Joseph.)

Thanks everyone for the info on the C concert, it’s breaking my heart but I can’t go!! Although at £100 I think fans are being exploited, unless of course the meet and greet really is a bit of quality time spent with Lee. It was supposed to be a meet and greet at Lincoln last year, (although to be fair it wasn’t promised) but we barely caught sight of him.

Eva, enjoy your break tomorrow. Lovely to hear how well your father is doing, and how happy your mum is.

Hi all

Thanks for all the info about the concert. It's all very confusing!!

Jane - oh definitely, we shall sample some calcium wine on Friday! As I am deficient (shut up, I mean in calcium!!) I will need LOTS!!!!!!!! (Only joking, I promise not to send you home drunk and disorderly! Much).

Which reminds me, Eva - calorie free wine??????? But is it incohol free too?? I like the idea of calorie free but the thought of incohol free makes me feel quite unwell!!

Ali - oh you did make me laugh with your poo washing machine!! Not sure I like Eva's idea of spreading the clean poo (is there such a thing Eva?) out!

And moving swiftly off that subject.......

Eva - it's lovely to hear how well your father, and your mother for that matter, are doing. They sound like a lovely couple, I see where you get it from!

Sue - ohmmmmsss for your cough.

And ohmmmsss to anyone else who needs them.

HeHe, I've just had an email from the GO!! Well that's what it says in my inbox - From L** M*ad!!! What? You mean he hasn't emailed me personally!!! Oh how I wish!!

Karen I had one of those too! And it keeps asking me to spend Christmas with him, if he keeps insisting I might just have to!

Eva that is so great about your parents, wonderful news. Have a lovely time tomorrow you deserve a luxurious break I think.

Midsxmxr M now, yipee. Lots of bodies please.

Right, been busy. My late night was not successful. I have booked a ticket, thanks for all the info above, helped me out as I thought I was going mad/stupid. Just got an ordinary ticket. I have cut the grass, fed the cat up the road, fed my lot and walked dog. My tea? 2 rice cakes as I had to log in.
Back a bit later, not caught up, apart from the booking info.

This is ridiculous , link disapeared so cannot get info through the club. Why on earth the girl did not say so in the first place when i asked this afternoon heaven knows. Wonder if yickets will be cheaper through them! I was told that they would be good seats but what do they mean?
Had an email from Go's site as well.Don't know what to do boo hoo

PS if you want just a ticket go to ENO and not TMaster, as TM have less tickets

Chantale if you look at the Coliseum on line at the seating plan here (I hope).

http://www.eno.org/book-now.php?eventid=7658

You will see there is a great big block of stalls seats from row G back. I think these must be the reseved seats for WOS event.

Evening everyone.

Having a lovely holiday. Weather has been glorious the past 3 days - shorts and T-shirt weather. We picked up the hire car yesterday morning and left Salzburg. Stopped at Hallein salt mine which was brilliant. Went into the mine on a sort of train - more like a long platform; watched several short films; walked through the old tunnels; went on 2 wooden slides which were great fun; and also a boat over a small lake in the mine.

Arrived in St Wolfgang late pm. Scenery is stunning - long lake surrounded by mountains. Annoyingly the wifi in this hotel room isn't working either so I'm sat outside our room by the stairs!

Today we took the boat over the lake to St Gilgen and went up the mountain in a gondola. I enjoyed this a lot more than the cable car on Monday up the Untersberg which was very steep - kept my eyes closed for the top half going up and coming down. Had a short walk at the top - fantastic views.

Tomorrow we're hoping to take the train (as in SOM) up the mountain behind St Wolfgang. I went on this 20+ years ago - didn't see a thing as it was thick fog; so hoping tomorrow will be clear and sunny.

The forecast for Friday & Saturday isn't so good. Friday we want to go to the ice caves at Werfen, this is some way so will be an all day trip in the car. Saturday, last day, we'll probably spend in the hotel spa relaxing.

Mum very kindly gave me her cold, luckily it didn't start till Sat evening and isn't a bad one, other than I can't stop coughing - more like barking. Hope I can sleep through tonight.

Have only skimmed the blog - will have to try to catch up next week. Glad Chantale & Jill enjoyed their trips. Good to see you again, K2. Have a good time tomorrow, Eva. Night all.

Woooohooooooo,- it's the new Missus! It sounds as if you're having a great time, although all this mountaineering isn't for me. Cable cars? No, thank you!

KK,- no, according to my father's theories, the calorie-free wine is definitely not incohol-free. He thinks that the fermentation process takes the calories away! It's just as well he never hoped for a Nobel prize in chemistry, but settled down to nick the local villains in stead!

I see the usual suspect are already booked in for the Colluseum tickets. Why am I not surprised?

I don't think I'll post here before I leave tomorrow morning, but I'll be back Friday night to tell you all. (Well, maybe not all,- we'll see how it goes!)

Diana, lovely to see you, sounds like you're having the best time.

Decided I'd book a ticket for the Christmas show, and part with it later if I have to, I'd considered not going to Croydon to appease Ploppy, anyway got halfway through booking Row B, when my connection died, and now it's showing the seat has gone. D'you think I'm really not meant to go??

Nite nite Loppies x

Oh dear me, now I could be in real trouble!!

I got fed up waiting for Wos and have booked a seat through E*O, I think I remember in the past that WoS allocate seats and you don't know where you'll be 'til the night.
Well done Sue1 you brave thing, do have another go, I'm in row C, I've always had a possible query about Croydon so won't be too upset now if I can't make it.

Lovely to hear from the newly wed, hope the weather stays clear for you tomorrow Diana.

Great to hear how happy your parents are Eva, you can enjoy your trip without any worries.

That's odd KK and Pauline, the GO said he wante d to spend Christmas with me.

Hi Diana, it sounds like you are having a great time. Lovely to hear from you.

Now why am I not surprised you gave in to temptation Sue. You'll be so glad you did.

Well I had my mind made up for me about WOS as you could only book two tickets and I needed more than that. I think their email was a marketing ploy as I think their membership has shot up!

No Maeve it was definitely me he wanted to be with, I'm sure it was.

MM very low body count tonight, shame.

Bed time so I will wish you night night and sleep tight.

It's quite warm out, just been in garden with dog.

HE's with me HE said so.
I've just spent ages on a pharmaceutical web site, getting some dr*gs for old horse. I have the script, so I post it and when they get it through the post they send the package. I always leave it late.
Hi Diana.
Poo washing machine, that's what mine does some of the time, well, washing off a little horse poo, so not so bad.
Back again in a bit

Ok Nightlee night all, snoozy heads. Except the night shift, Hi Carys

Morning all, so I think that is the end of summer! Grey and raining and miserable here today. Oh well 3 days were better than none I suppose. Yet more sorting in store for me. This is goingf to take forever. Can't believe how much rubbish I have accumulated over the course of the years I've been here. At least I have a long time to do it!

Morning BHB, you look a bit tired, is the baby caring getting a bit much? Well never mind we'll have a nice staff meeting and you can then have a lie down on the staff room bed. I'll get the Lush, you bring the bacon rolls.

MMMM I had an e mail from himself too, wish I could spend Christmas with him, as i think we might have a battle on our hands re Sloppy this year, obviously I want to be with Dollop andthe family but I think circumstance will dicate otherwise.
I can't go on the 19th either, just as well I think with the prices.
Raining here in leafy Bucks.
Hope Kathleen is Ok we haven't heard from her for a while or am I not up to speed yet?????

Well what's all this! I'm away one night and suddenly the GO is e-mailing everyone asking if you want to spend Christmas with him??!!! I can't check my e-mails till later, but I'll sulk if I haven't got one too!

Seriously though, thanks to everyone who's been giving advice about getting tickets for the concert. I see there are a few who have already booked tickets. I'd love to be able to go along too, but I think Ploppy really would be miffed if I went to this one too. I'd better sit this one out (sob!).

Still I'm not complaining - I'm a happy Loppy because...

PLOPPY HAS BEEN OFFERED A JOB! Unofficially as yet, still that's very hopeful!!!

Ooo Diana, you're holdiay sounds lovely. Mind you I don't think I'd like the cable car either though.

Eva glad your dad is doing so well.

OK Pauline - I think it's my turn for a snuggle now! Would you hand over BHB please?

Sob! I didn't get an email.
Ooh Jane, great news, congrats to Ploppy.
Diana, I can't believe you're blogging on your honeymoon, but it does sound lovely. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Been cleaning and I have a headache now so I'm going to get some lunch.

More details of the WOS offer for the concert.

http://www.whatsonstage.com/ticket_discounts/theatre/london/5042/Club+Exclusive%3A+Christmas+With+Lee+Mead+%26+WOS!.html

Thanks yet again to Bad Red Ruby, it appears there will be two meet and greets the WOS one is for 240 people and the other (£100 one) for 40 people. The GO will be at both.

My thoughts are that the WOS one it will be hard for him to talk to everyone and £100 is too much money for me, but you have much better odds!

Oh should have refreshed before I posted, Jane thatr is brilliant news, fingers and toes crossed all is ok and it is soon official. As a celebration you can of course have huge cuddles with the GO.

Ohhhmmms for your head Ali.

Oh dear Jill, Christmas and families, can be such a problem.

Jane, brilliant news, everything crossed it comes off.

Pauline, my view on the meet and greet is that he probably spends more time with us at various stage doors, lovely man that he is. The event with 40 people may have better odds, but I ask myself what I would say to him, and it just comes out as gibberish. Much better to worship from afar!

Just popped in while I have a minute before Ploppy comes home, may not get back later, depends if he goes out for a pint, as he won’t get one tomorrow. Gotta keep in good books, but I still think I’ll have to forgo Croydon. I think the Christmas concert will be the better of the two, hope so anyway.

Hope Eva’s having a nice day.

Morning started off fine, a really pleasant autumn morning, and then just before lunch it absolutely hammered down. Seems to have gone away now, but there are ominous black clouds around. We set off to walk the dogs in sunshine the other night, and ended up like drowned rats, the dogs had been in the lake, and I think we were wetter!

Better go, kitchen needs a tidy, I’ll try to pop in again.

Brilliant news Jane well done ploppy.
Does the Go realise what dillema is is puting us in ? i do have tickets for Crydon so what do i do ? don/t think ploppy would be too happy to make 2 journeys to London within 2 weeks and the cost of it all, it may not matter by then but now it does.
Ah well will think about it and by the time I have decided all the good tickets will have disappeared.!
What are we going to do Sue1 hey. But one thing is sure although I do love Lee i cannot see myself paying 100 just for a few minutes with him id he does what happened in Lincoln. and it is not for charity, which does not give me the excuses.

Afternoon All. Jane that is brilliant news about a job for your Ploppy. Everything crossed for him.

Maeve, thanks for the tip about the hospice shop. I will sound out our local one and see what happens. The other charity shops in the town really don't want to know.

Why haven't I got an e-mail from the GO - I remember signing up to one of his music sites last year, is there another one I should go to?

Tried a new wig lady today, much much better. I don't look like Her Maj anymore, what a relief.

Hello to the newly married lady, sounds as if you are having a fun holiday/honeymoon. In our local paper today there is a report of a couple celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. They must have married when they were children I think!

Quite a good day here weatherwise, quite warm and occasional sunshine.

I've just been sussing out train fares to London re the Octoberfest. Anything from £46 return to £18.25 return, you just have to know how to work the system. I shall be buying a return ticket to Chatham and from there a return ticket to Victoria and as they will arrive here in the post it should be (I said should be) hassle free.

Disappointing MM last night - a bit slow and as Pauline said, a low body count.

What good news Jane, about your Ploppy's job, do hope it's all confirmed soon.

I'm glad I did opt for a good seat for the Col. yesterday as I see that WoS tickets are to be available from 1pm on the 8th Oct. when I shall be on a train going to stay with a friend for w/e and might have missed them. 250 people at a m&g sounds pretty much like a scrum to me !

Been raining most of the morning here with heavy showers forecast for
later this afternoon when I have to go out.

It's worth a try Jan, love the hair!

Jane that is wonderful news, will keep everything crossed for your Ploppy,
Diana sounds as though she is having a wonderful time, but then I suppose why wouldn't she.
Yes Jan your hair looks lovely today, just right.

Jan I forgot to say re: books/tapes why don't you try a local hospital or old folks home as they may appreciate them?
Loving the hair by the way.
Can I have some oohhmms for my BinL please as he's having some hospital tests today. Hoping it's something simple, but he's very anxious which is not good for my sis either in her condition!
Pibbing down here, Jack has been playing footie and is wet and muddy.

Just in case I don't get back before we go away for the weekend, thanks for the birthday cards my poor postman has been busy all week! I'll take them all with me to open on Saturday :)

Sorry, but I'm begging for lots of oohhmms please. My BinL has been diagnosed with a tumour in his bladder. My poor sister is beside herself with worry. He's having an op in 10days time and we'll know more then. Thanks

Oh Ali that is awful. Your poor BiL and sister. Lots and lots of ohhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmms for them of course. Hopefully they have caught it in time and all will be well. I hope ypou can still have a lovely weekend and enjoy your birthday.

Great hairdo Jan, much better.

Oh dear Ali, what worrying news. Lots of ohms to your BiL, sister and all the family and as Pauline has said, I hope you can still have a good weekend away. Thanks for your suggestions about the CDs.

Thank you Ladies for your kind comments about my new hair-do. Much appreciated although it does mean I can't "queen" it over you any longer!!

I wonder how Eva is and what she is up to. Perhaps it is better not to know.

Must go to serve up the dinner. It smells wonderful, pork chops cooked in cider gravy, home grown carrots and apple rings. Yum.

Oh Ali what horrible news for your B in L and Sister, lots of oooohhhhms for them as Pauline said hopefully they will have caught the problem in time, but please have a good weekend away,try not to worry to much, just enjoy your Birthday, you won't be ..... again in a hurry?????????

Jan, trains are like that, I can pay over £50 return to London, not that I ever do! The cheapest I have ever done it was a weekday £4.50 each way, just goes to show you need to play the game.

Ali, ohhhhmmmmssss by the ton for your brother in law, hope the news isn’t as bad as they fear.

Oh Ali, that is bad news. Many OOHHHMMMS. I hope you are doing something nice for your birthday.

OOoo Jan - your hair is lovely!

Goody I've got the e-mail! What do you mean, what e-mail?

About L*ncoln - do remember guys, that the reception after the concert was never billed as a 'meet and greet'. He was merely invited to the same reception as the rest of us. And he did spend a long time signing for his fans at the cathedral afterwards.

Just come back from dinner with Ploppy and he's brought me a glass of wine - awww.

Thankyou everyone. I think it was such a shock as the GP suspected kidney stones so there was no hurry to be seen at hospital. It's easily treatable initially, just have to keep hoping and praying and supporting my sister. Baby is due in about 4 weeks!

DIANA IF YOU'RE THERE CHECK FOR EMAIL FROM SUE1

Ali, lots of oooohhhmms fo rBinL and sis, hope all will be well, hope you can enjoy your weekend away.

Jane Congrats to Ploppy. I hope it's one he really wants.

Ali, what sad news for the family. I hope all goes well.

Oh Ali lots of oooohhhhmmmsss for your sister and BnL how awful..Lets hope they can sort it out quickly.
I have found the trains much dearer too girls they send you special promotions but when you check from your station it goes up by a miracle!
Ok I have booked for the 19th but only the show fares and hotels too dear for the rest. I shall have to rely on you goers to hear the details. Now I shall have to try and sell my croydon tickets as i will not be able to do both. I think KK has given me something cos.... wat for it ... waitfor it!!! I cannot find the retched tickets yes again they are not in my folder.
ok got to do something so see you all later.

There may be a few Croydon tickets up for grabs Chantale!! Where will you stay? I have no idea where the venue is!

Just popped in to say nite nite Loppies x

Last year a drought and this year too many things to go to we are having to make choices.
Did you know they now sell cauliflowers just for me? They are purple. I bought 2 at the weekend.
http://nutritionunplugged.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/purple-cauliflower-flickr1.jpg

The purple cauliflowers have been bred especially to acknowledge your contribution to Loppydom, Jo. Aren't they stunning?

I still haven't received an e-mail from you know who - why have I been left out?

Ooh not too sure about purple cauliflowers, well not overly keen on the white sort either unless covered in cheese sauce.

I think a lot are choosing the Christmas concert over Croyden, as you say Jo, after the famine a feast!

Off to bed now so night night all sleep tight.

Nightlee night

I thought I was late up were is everyone.
Sue1 hope all goes as well as these things can today.

Morning all and we are back to rain and nasty cold winds. I am being a Lady Wot Lunches today, well I have to keep my hand in while Twin is away. Speaking of whom, I have heard from her and it has gone cool, 29c!! Sounds blissful. She says hello to you all.

Sue I hope it goes well today, it would be nicer if it would stay dry, so fingers crossed. The C*l*seum is near Covent Garden. The SP would be an option I feel!

Morning BHB, oh you have the jug of Vanillita all ready for me, what a treasure you are. I'll just get some paninis and we'll get started. Of course I mean the meeting, what else? ;)

Just popped in to say does anyone want a Christmas Concert ticket, Stalls C23? Not mine I hasten to add.

Should be back later,

Sue - have emailed you.
Busy day today, will try to pop back later.

I've just seen an advert for GO's Christmas concert in The Mail, with the brown jacket, serious Lee photo, at last a bit of publicity for him, that should reach a million or so readers!

Just back from the' Sargent and The Sea' exhibition at the RA, I wonder if you and Nicholas have beenChantale?

That seat you're selling Sue 1 is next to mine! Hope that doesn't put anyone off!

Evening all

Back from a lovely, long and incoholic lunch with Lady J (you'd be proud of us Twins). And Jane's lovely Ploppy joined us after lunch so it was nice to be able to raise a glass in congratulations to his new job. Well done to Jane's Ploppy!!

Ali - I'm so sorry to hear about your BinL. Lots of ohmmmmsss to him and your sister. It must be a very worrying time, especially with the baby due soon. I do hope everything works out okay for them. Hope you can still enjoy your weekend away, the weather up here has been bl**dy freezing, wet and windy today so pack your thermals and waterproofs!! Hopefully it will improve for the weekend though. Have a safe journey.

Sue1 - hope all went well today.

Diana - your honeymoon sounds just lovely. Enjoy the last few days.

Well, I think I might be going to the Christmas concert!! At least I hope I am! I was booking online on Wednesday night and my laptop crashed mid way through the booking process!! Agggghhhhhh! When I finally logged back in, the seat was showing as booked and my account with them does show the transaction but I never got a confirmation email. Should I be worried? I haven't had time to ring them yet so I'll have to do it tomorrow. I do hope it's gone through okay. Anyway, just in case, would you please keep me informed of where you're all staying.

Evening all, it is so cold, well comparitively after the last few days. I am in jumpers for the first time this autumn, brrr. Had a lovely lunch and lots of chat. We are hoping that the weather will cheer up a bit between now and next weekend or we will freeze at nephew's wedding.

That exhibiton sounds really lovely Maeve. Also great that his concert is being advertised.

KK you have to be there, fingers crossed for your ticket.

I have just had a KK moment! I have some lovely new purple slippers, new on this evening. Walking with my tea on plate to seat a large piece of purple cauliflower covered in tom sauce rolled off my plate and rolled over my suede purple slippers. I'd had them on 30 mins, a record for me I think.

It was all the postman's fault. I wouldn't have had the slippers if he hadn't seen my car this morning (a smidge late going to work as I'd been at the vets having the stitches out). Postman knocked on the door to ask if I was going to be in for the next few mins. I had to wash dog's foot and lightly bandage, so said yes. He said he'd just pop back to the sorting office to bring the small pile of parcels/packets they had there. I did say I was going to go in the morning, but he wouldn't hear of it. He dashed off and returned with the slippers and some other packets. What service!

What a fantastic postman Jo! I can't somehow see mine doing that, more likely to run away so he can take things back!

Seen this

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cameron_Mackintosh_Confirms_LES_MIS_Movie_20100924

Just think Jo you'll be able to see it asgain and again when the dvd comes out. Now who can I think of to play Marius?

Jane just heard from Twin as I told her about your Ploppy getting a job, she is very pleased and sends congratulations.

SP it is then Pauline, just like old times.

Maeve, I would be happy to sit next to you anyway!

Whoo hooo Karen, you’re going to the concert, SP ok for you? Thanks for sharing the brilliant news, well done Jane’s Ploppy.

Jo, I just can’t imagine eating purple cauli with tomato sauce! Love the sound of your postman though.

If funerals can be lovely and inspiring then Gordon’s was. The hymns were a bit different to the usual, the vicar spoke eloquently, a teaching colleague recalled a wonderful friend, his daughter (Jack and Megan’s mum) spoke about her dad, and read a poem written by his wife some years ago called I married a Welshman, which provoked laughter and tears, and four of the grandchildren, shared their memories of grandpa, I was so proud of those kids!
The whole thing ended with his favourite Myfanwy.

Nite nite Loppies x

Jo I am confused (not unusual you might say), but why did you go to the Vets to have your stiches out, surely WPH would have been OK ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Hi all!

It's definitely a feast! Is it wrong that I'm going to Croydon and the Coliseum? Is that greedy!?

Sue - the funeral sounds very moving, I'm so glad it all went well.

SP? Love SP, although their website is quoting £92 for a single room, which is a bit steep!! Does anybody know of any better deals there?

Hi Chrissie, not greedy, just sensible!

Agree the funeral sounds very moving.

I think it will be quite pricey because of it nearly being Christmas KK. Had a look at the site I use and it was the same price I fear. Not to say there isn't a better deal to be had somewhere.

I'm off to bed so night night and sleep tight all.

Glad the Funeral wasn't too much of an ordeal Sue, sounds very touching.
Had a look at prices for SP and can't see a single for less then £92 for the 19/12, doubles for £144 if yuo could share,

Jo thats better than normal first class postal service!

Night to anyone around.

Jill not my stitches, dog's!

Chrissi, greedy? No one would agree with that, well no one on here any way (unless Scott pops in).

Sue, the funeral sounds like a suitable send off. Very nice to have people who knew him saying things.

In my world, there is nothing much eaten as a main course which doesn't improve with tom sauce. Cauli and tom sauce is one of my favourites, with a large salad on the side of course. In fact I can't think of anything I eat as a main course which doesn't improve with tom sauce. I behave when I go out for a meal!!

P2 looks like must for my dvd collection;) It would stay in it's wrapper in pristine condition!

Nightlee night

Good morning, sorry for waking you up. I'm on an early start today. Left laptop on doing something last night. Nothing GO related! It didn't work, shame. I'll have another go later today. This IT stuff is all a learning curve.

Off out on morning ride. Back later.

Morning all, well it looks beautiful out there today, but my it is cold! I think the heating may have to go on later. Winter draws on, sigh. Still on the bright side lots of GO goodies to cheer the months ahead. It helps a lot.

Jo I don't want to even think about cauliflower and tomato sauce, however whatever works for you!

Now what to do today? Ah yes clearing, groan. I am only bouyed up by the thought the more I do now the less I will have to do later.

Morning BHB, I see you are wearing a jumper, I don't blame you. I think we'll have a jug of Rumberlina today and some paninis and we'll have our staff meeting. We might even light the staff room fire!

hi girls will be staying at the SP 18th and 19th too could not find cheaper well not that much cheaper and it is so convenient.
Why did they quote you that when a double is 80 I would take a douboe if I where you.
Have you tried the premier inn near the London eye or travel lodge in Covent garden they might be cheaper,but when I did I must say there was not a great deal difference.
Also at the SP for the 12 & 13 th as we have to go to theopening of RSMA on that tuesday. No Meave we have not but we hope it will still be opened in October.
Oh Jo not your new slippers.
Cleaner came on wed. and mother cannot find her shoes anywhere!!!!will have to phone her to ask.
Sue1 I will not be able to do croydon as well although I have found the tickets even if I cant resale it will be cheaper then booking an extra journey. ok Gym time wooppy....NOT.

Morning all. It's sunshine here by now, but chilly, + 9.2 degrees, so definitely autumn. It was beautiful driving back from Hardanger yesterday across some fairly high mountains. The autumn colour are just glorious. Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I came back with a whopping headache, so I felt it best to give you a miss.

ALI,- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
GRATULERER MED DAGEN
I know you were going away, but maybe you can pop in and read the birthday wishes.

Hello sweetheart. Yes, I've missed you too (a little, anyway), but I had such a great time, that I have to admit to not thinking of you too much.

Yes, my time away was really great. It was two days having fun and laughter with old friends, some serious moments when the new pension reform here in Norway was discussed. It is effective from 1st January 2011, and all the details are still not in place. My pension as such won't be less money, but I will end in a different bracket concerning taxation, so I will have to pay between GBP 500-700 more per year. Not fun at all, but what can you do?
The deary stuff was soon forgotten when we were invited to a farm:
http://www.steinsto-fruktgard.no/16-the_farm
where we had free cider/friut juice, lefse (a Norwegian speciality, yummy), apple cake, music and sing-alongs!
The lady who is running this, is married to the local policeman, so they wanted to welcome us all. We could also order fruit, cider, juice and cakes to take home, which most of us did.

We had a wonderful dinner that night, where the main course was filet of venison (locally caught) with a special sour cream sauce ( more yummy), with Ice Cream Surprice ! as dessert. Before dinner the chairman of the Norwegian Police Pensioners' Federation was told that he had been awarded a medal by the King for his lifelong work for policemen and women's welfare. It came as a total suprice to him and his wife, and he had tears in his eyes when he gave his thanks. He and the wife will meet the King next month to receive the medal.
This set the mood for the rest of the evening, and the mood was high, as you can imagine. I even had 2 glasses of red with dinner, and it's a long time since I have laughed so much. After dinner there was music and dance, and even I did a couple of rounds on the dance floor. I don't know what Craig on SCD would have said to my efforts, but I enjoyed myself very much indeed.

Next day was spent doing a bit of serious organisation business, and after a big smørgåsbord for lunch, it was time to head back home.
http://www.hardangerfjord-hotell.no/setval.dfm?LANGUAGE=GB

If you scroll down a bit here, you can see a photo from the smørgåsbord!

Unfortunately when we got back to Bergen, I ended up in the middle of the rush hour, and because my passengers live in different parts of town, it took me forever to reach my own house, and by then my head was throbbing!

Now I haven't had an e-mail from Himself either. Maybe I should send him an email instead?

Jane,- how good to hear that your Ploppy has secured a new job. That should secure your future ticket-buying!

Pauline,- a bed in the Staff Room? Tsk, tsk!

Jan,- oh, a new hairdo, eh? Does that mean we can stop curtseying every time you post?

Ali,- I hope things go well for your br.-in-law and for your sister and the baby as well. My thoughts are with them.

Eva lovely to have you 'home' again after what sounds a fantastic two days. It looks beautiful and the food...yum yum! Not a time to be dieting I feel.

Ali I'm sorry, I will be in trouble with the CM! HAPPY BIRTHDAY even if I'm a bit late. I know she isn't here but that is not the point! BHB is doing the Bistro out in gold and silver for you when you return!

Of course there is a bed in the staff room Eva, and a log fire and oh all sorts of things, why would there not be?

Hi all,

I've just lost my post - netbook crashed and I had to re-boot. I'll try to remember what I said -

First lovely to see you yesterday Karen! Ploppy siad he was going to join us and I did warn him we would be talking about LM. 'Not for four hours' he said. How little he knows us!

Chrissi - you are not Greedy! just Lucky!

Jan - I think the e-mail came out to those of us who registered for updates on his website.

Sue - I'm glad Gordon's funeral was so moving. I have e-mailed you.

K2 - I've e-mailed you too.

Eva - it sounds like you've had a lovely day. Shame about the pension though.

Bear in mind when you are booking hotels girls that if there are three of you the TL works out as good value because you can get a family room for the same price as a double.

Thanks for all your congratualtions for Ploppy. It's not offical yet, but it is exciting.

Just popped in quickly to say Happy Birthday to Ali. Ploppy out walking dogs, and I'm supposed to be tidying up, we have friends coming at 6, better go then! Bye.

Sue1,- I'm glad you had a "good" funeral yesterday. It's never easy to say goodbye to loved friends or family, but sometimes the service can give comfort.

Did I say I bought some cakes at the farm yesterday? Apple cake and CARROT CAKE! I'm having a slice now with my herbal tea. MMMMMMMMMMMMM!
OI! Keep away, you lot!

Hi all

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr, autumn is definitely here!! It's been freeeeeeeeezing today! Lovely and sunny though.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI. Hope you're having a reet good time oop North!

Eva - sounds like you had a fabulous time.

A bed in the staff room. What could that be used for, I wonder!!!

Well, I've been in contact with the box office at the C*liseum, after my laptop crashed during booking the other night, and they have confirmed my booking so I'm definitely going!!!!!! Sqqqqqqquuuueeeeeeaaaaalllllllll!!!!!!!

Chantale - where did you get that price from at SP please? SP website is showing £92 for a single (without breakfast, £100 with!) and £144 for a double. T/L C*vent G*rden is definitely cheaper but I'd prefer to stay where everybody else is staying. I'm happy to share if anybody else is staying and not already paired up. Is everybody staying at SP??

Eva - ooooo, apple cake? Delish?? Do you need help with that??? Please!!!!

Oh I'd forgotton! I'm so sorry!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!

Phew KK! Now you can start SSSQQUUEEAALing about the C*liseum

KK,- open wide. Apple cake coming your way!

.......whaddyamean, Not THAT wide!!!!!!!

yum, yum, munch, munch, scoff, scoff, mmmmmmmmmmm!!

Thank munch you munch very munch much Eva!! Delish!

KK,- crikey! That was fast!

Rats I've missed the apple cake. I don't think Karen left a crumb!

So pleased you sorted your booking Karen, so a Christmas fest! Brilliant!

he bed is used for resting of course, what else?

First KK tells us she's doing the Christmas concert,- then she eats all my cake. Talk about having it all!
I think I'll go all out tonight too and have a G&T!

HeHe - now all I need is the GO to sing at the concert (oo, check!) and the BHB to serve the apple cake (erm, I'm waiting!!!!).

Pauline - I left lots of crumbs.......I just didn't leave any cake!!!! Can you tell that I love apple cake!!

Enjoy the G&T Eva.

Just got this:

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/fabulous/celebs/988529/The-Trail-blazers-Denise-Van-Outen-Alexandra-Burke-and-Fearne-Cotton-take-on-their-toughest-challenge-yet.html

Glad that they acknowledge that He is "one of the country's most in demand musical stars". That's our boy!!

I have just checked you are right it is that price it is only in October that it is only £80 but for 2 in dec. it is still 160 for 2!
Oh Ali forgot to say this morning a very very happy birthday,hope you had a great day.xx

Happy Birthday to Ali, hope she is have as good a time as Eva did when she was away.

I've been on line for ages trying to find another seller of the boots an Eb*y trader didn't send me (got money back). They are wide, I just need a smaller size that the ones I have. I managed to shut the door of the lorry, or not shut the door, on to the toe of my boot today, as they are so much longer than my foot. No damage done as my toe is so far away from the end of the boot.

It is very chilly here, as I sit next to one of the 2 windows in the house that aren't double glazed. I think I'll have a bath and go to bed.

K1, I saw the link above just now on G alerts. Oh dear sounds like the pleasures of parenting come with a downside. Much like having Dog in the house. She woke me up at 1.30 this morning, all she wanted was to be stroked for half an hour, great.

SP Chantale, just like old times. Don't go to the wrong theatre!
Nightlee night

Thanks for the link Karen, amazing pictures of the ladies.

Time for my bed so night night all sleep tight.

A chilly morning, but bright.
Dog on the 'let's get going' bark so hope everyone has a good day.

Morning all, bit grey and gloomy as well as cold here today. I caved in and switched the heating on for a bit last night. I feel I am going to freeze next weekend, just hope it is dry and not windy!

Another day of sorting things looms I feel, however as I think this will go on for a long time I'll try not to bore you! But what was I thinking with some of the things I've kept?!

Morning BHB, you look a bit brighter today, oh your Mum has taken over caring for Bee has she? Well then you'll be all ready for the staff meeting, I'll get the Blushing Bubbles, you bring the pastries.

Morning all. It's a beautiful but cold day here, only + 6.2 degrees. I am going for a walk down to my little bit of sea front, but I think I'll give the sun another hour to heat up the air a bit more.

Hello sweetheart. Did you have a good night's sleep? You look fairly chirpy today? Your Mum is helping looking after Bee? That's good, some Nan time for the little one.
That means however that the two of us can have some private time together before Pauline comes and whisk you away to the Staff Room. Come closer, my lovely,- there is something I need to ask you:
( What kind of relaxation is being done on the bed in the Staff Room? Of course I won't tell! Neither will you? ? ? ? ) HMPF !

I had a long phone call from the beloved niece last night. She is off to El Salvador on Tuesday for 13 days! She is going to take part in the governing party's 30 years anniversary celebration as a political party. They have invited all the volunteer organisation which has done work in the country to take part, and her orgarnisation which sent her to ES 4 years ago, has selected her and another to represent them! She'll be back in Bergen the day before we fly off to London.
I asked her:" What about your studies?", but she assured me she would take her books with her and study in her spare time. What spare time?
It is of course a great honour for her to be asked, and she wisely has decided not to go near her ex's village or let them know she's in the country. She'll be staying in the capital with friends.
K2,- if you're reading this,- she was up on "your" mountain, walking downwards while we were chatting, with the baby in a "pouch" ( No, it's not her baby. It belongs to one of the girls she is sharing a flat with, and do you know what he's called? Viljar,- that's what!). She said to send her love to you.

HA,- I hid BHB away while Pauline was fetching the cocktail!

I just heard on BBC Radio 2 that our Graham is taking over Jonathan R*s show on Saturday mornings.

Good morning all!

And thanks for that link KK. Aw, I love what they said about Lee. I'm betting DVO will change her mind in a year or two.

Oh Jo - I have a vision of you in purple clown shoes. Glad you didn't damage your toe!

Eva - you must be so proud of your neice.

Now are you and Pauline going to stop tussling over BHB? Good - coz I'm coming for a snuggle!

I'm sending some OOOHHMMs for Geri. She's having a rough time at the moment.

Oh wow that is an honour for your niece Eva
Morning girls, lovely write up for the girls. Hope all goes well with them. I Bet Jo is having a great time with Betsy,nice to see a celeb family getting on like that and with no great fuss.
Well in spite of my imbibing and eating last week I have managed to 3 kgs so far and since i started that will make it7 kgs in all it does not sound much but in view of how slowing I loose I am quite happy but the gym kills me,still suppose to do me good.
Looks as though my Wimbeldon ticket has found a new home sniff.! Oh how I wish i could make that reception !
Yes it will be like old times but rooms were cheaper then.
Jo you wont forget about the Cliffy calendar if you can .
Not long now for the show. yippee.
KK where qwill you be staying have you made up your mind?
I have just realised something if my ploppy had not come with i could have gone to reception... NICHOLAS COME HERE A WORD PLEASE !!!!!! no I cannot do that to him not fair we have been like 2 peas in a pod for the last 44 years almost how can I do that to him. bye for now.
ok better get on.

Morning all

First things first - OHMMMMMMMSSSSSSS to Geri. She sure does need them right now.

Eva - what an honour indeed for your niece. You must be very proud.

Chantale - I haven't decided yet. I'd like to stay with everybody else but I'm struggling to justify to myself spending £100 on a room the week before Christmas. I shall have to give it some serious thought.

Well my day has turned into something rather unexpected. Ploppy is working on the extension over the road and his brother is helping him but had no-one to look after his 10 year old son so he's brought him with him and I'm now expected to look after him. How does one keep a 10 year old boy entertained in a child free house!! He's plonked in front of the TV at the moment (after asking me what DVD's I've got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). And he's brought a packet of super noodles with him and asked me to cook them in the microwave for him - I've never cooked super noodles in my life so he had to show me what to do!!!!! This is not my idea of a fun way to spend my Sunday!!

Hope you all have a good day.

Oh Karen thats a difficult one pity Ali isn't here she might have some suggestions.
Sending lots of ooohhmmms for Geri.
Eva hope your Niece has a lovely time in ES she deserves the honour.
We are off to see Toby and his Mummy and Daddy, I haven't seen them since we came back from France now Dollop is back at School, she had to go out yesterday to buy Toby his first pair of shoes as he is now walking.
Hope Ali had a lovely day yesterday for her Birthday.

Poor you KK. It is a very long time since I had to cope with a 10 year old boy but if I remember correctly it was like dealing with someone from an alien planet and I wouldn't know a super noodle from a piece of string. Rather you than me. Not much help am I?

Sorry to hear that Geri is not having a good time, lots of ohms being sent to her.

Ghastly day here, bl**dy cold (heating has gone on), grey, overcast and pibbing with rain. And still Ploppy has gone for his walk. Mad or what?

Well that was a fun! Not!! The trouble with putting a 10 year old boy in front of a TV in a child free house is that said TV has no parental controls!!! I went upstairs for ten minutes and came down to find him watching an adult channel!! Oh dear! At least he now has a story to giggle with his mates over!! Of course when his Dad came over to collect him he was innocently watching T*p G*ar!! And no, I didn't grass him up, I was 10 once (okay I wasn't a boy, but same principle!!) and he's a good kid really!

After that, I need a drink!! Yes, I know it's the middle of the afternoon but needs must!! Anyway, I'm cooking and I can't cook without a glass of wine (K*ith Fl*yd has nothing on me!!).

Eva, sounds like you had a lovely couple of days, a well deserved break I think.

I’m a bit behind on the blog, but regarding staying over for the Christmasfest, I want to stay with everyone else, it is Christmas after all. Perhaps we could book the conference room at SP, and all bring a sleeping bag!!

Jo, I suppose SHUT UP AND GET BACK IN YOUR BED, said in a very authoritive voice doesn’t work with Dog? It works quite well with spaniels.

Karen I got that link, brave ladies eh? Oh dear, a ten year old boy!! Plonked in front of the telly is probably a good place for him to be. (Ooops, never thought about parental controls!) I was fine with our godchildren when they were small and I’m fine with them now, but the in-between fazed me a bit.

Eva, sounds like your niece is a busy young lady, looking forward to meeting her next month.

Jane, if Geri needs some ohhhhmmmmssss, here they are.

Jill, hope you’re having a lovely day with Toby.

Megan, went off to uni yesterday, we made her a huge hamper up in two storage boxes, that she can use as under-bed storage.
She's gone to N*ttingham, so not a million miles away, but when mum spoke to her this morning she's quite down and in tears. I'm sure it's the after effects of the funeral, and leaving her boyfriend, but I just want to go and scoop her up and bring her home!
I had a text from her to say she was ok, and her new housemates (3 boys and a girl) are very nice, but they are all so TALL! Megz is tiny and looks about 12 without make up.
I know she'll settle down and love uni life, but she's such a little fish in a great big pond at the moment.

K1, TV sounded like the sensible choice to me too. But since I only have 4 channels, the thought of parental controls never occurred to me. Just as well he didn't go through your dvds or he would have more tales to tell about the bonkers woman.
Sue1 unfortunately shouting that to dog would have been met with a little smirk and more barking. I do have a shout of similar nature which does work, but I hold that in reserve for when I'm at the end of my tether. I don't want her to get desensitised to it.
When I went to uni I missed my cat, but got stuck into the social life as quickly as I could so I had no time for much else. I did leave a little time for study, Monday and Tuesday night. Weds was mid week disco, Thurs folk club, Fri disco, Sat concert, Sun Film club. Ok did study Sat and Sun during the day too. So that is how to get a 2.2!!
Lots of oooohhhhhhhmmmmms for Geri.
btw my riding boots are black, but purple would be better.
I made a big error yesterday, I thought I wasn't needed for the 9am ride. MISTAKE, I'd not heard the full conversation. So I should have been up at 6 and out at 7.30 this morning. They did send a replacement, I wasn't totally in disgrace.

He! He! Good for that 10 year old Karen! I was going to suggest giving him an inappropriate horror movie to watch - then you wouldn't get lumbered with child minding again.

Oh dear Chantale! poor Nicholas! Now don'r be mean to him, he's such a good Ploppy. I wish mine would come along to our dos occaisionally.

Jill - have fun with Toby.

Aw, poor Megan, Sue. I hope she settles in quickly.

What Jo? Boots that aren't purple? Eek! Sorry to hear about the mistake.

OOOHHHMMS for everyone in need.

Sweet Meads

Jo / Jane, give Megan a week and she'll be fine I'm sure. I think it's as much down to missing the boyfriend as anything.
I can remember taking her for her second day at school, (dad took her the first day, and then had to work, mum's a teacher so missed loads of school stuff) I walked with her into the classroom, and all the other kids seemed to be doing something together, and little Megan just stood there all on her own, looking slightly bewildered. No tears though, only from me when I got outside. Unlike her brother, when he went to nursery he howled whenever he was left, but only till the leaver was out of sight!

Sue, I suppose leaving a boyfriend is distressing to normal people. I was glad of the reduction of responsibility and be 'free'. I really should have worked out earlier that I wasn't born to be in a couple.
Dog was on strike for evening walk, she asked to go, so I got dressed up. Then she wouldn't go out.
Got to go, just had call from elves. And G Gently has just started!

Just popped back to say nite nite Loppies x

Elves gave me a glass of grape juice, made from the grapes in my garden. Very nice red, not fermented!! Also we compared calendars, so I have all my bookings until the end of the year made. There were rather a lot, I did say if it was too much just to let me know. I also found out I'll be going to Nottingham next year as a driver for male elf. Female elf is double booked as she (and driver) are going to Exeter on the same day. I think my journey is easier.
I also asked K about a calendar for next year. She said she was going to ask the new agents and put the answer on her site. Fingers crossed. I have liked my calendar this year, one month GO, next month my animals.

Just checked the Christmas concert, it is filling up well. I know some of the unavailable seats are allocated for the special tickets, but even with that knowledge looks good.
Nightlee night

Morning all, what a foul day, all drizzly and nasty. I can see my hat is going to get wet at the weekend, sob! I had a busy day yesterday then a friend turned up, so I didn't get back here.

Quick skim. I see Geri needs some ohhhhhmmmms, ohhhhhmmmmmm.

Sue I hope your Megan (mot to be confused with horse Megan) is ok and gets over her homesickness quickly. I'm sure she will. It must seem very strange at first.

Hope you had a lovely day with Toby, Jill.

Today I do have a bit more clearing to do, but this afternoon more relief, another friend is coming to see me, yipee! I wonder if sehe likes clearing? Hummm, I suspect she would soon be an ex friend!

Morning BHB, oh I see you have lit the fire. Great idea as it cheers the place up. You have lit the one in the staff room as well? Oh goody. I think we'll take some hot rum punch for the staff meeting. I know it's not that cold, but I need cheering!

mORNING GIRLS
fIRST LOTS AND LOTS OF OOOHHHMMMSSS FOR gERI
ooopppsss caps were on.
Don't worry about your Magan Sue1 she will settle quickly.
I know KK tis a lots of dosh but it is a special one! at least you don't have to double the expense !!!!! Mind I am glad Nicholas is coming after all it is so near our wedding anniversary, I just wished i could have booked the reception too. ( the 40 group one)
KK you made me laugh I could just picture you with a ten years old boy poor you.
See you all later

Morning.

We're home ... to the wet & cold. Really enjoyed the honeymoon, loved Salzburg and St Wolfgang.

Lots to catch up on and have to w*rk this pm (ugh) but better than going to the office!

Good luck with the house showing and clearing out, Pauline.

Large withdrawl of ohmmms for Geri.

Belated happy birthday to Ali. Hope you've had a lovely weekend.

Fingers crossed the job's confirmed, Jane.

Pauline, the weather here is the same - - - - horrid, feel like going back to bed with a good book.

Chantale, I'd love to have done the 40 people reception as well, it will be interesting to see how much Lee-time people actually have.

Diana, good to see you're back, bet you're not glad though.

Back in a bit.

Hello all,

And welcome home to the new bride! Good to have you back Diana, though I bet you didn't want your honeymoon to end.

Jo - thanks for the update about calendars. Ooo it sounds like those Christmas tickets are selling well.

Enjoy your afternoon Pauline.

Oh Jo Calendars oh wow I got so fed up last year i did mine through vista prints and it was beautiful, I chose one with all the dates on and of course our Go and hubby's pictures on that as well as our dogs, the only thing i paid for was the upload. So id we can't get one again this year it will do the same again.
Welcome home dear bride so glad you loved Salzburgh it was a place mother and dad dreamed of going to but never made it he got too ill before going at their 60th wedding anniversary it was not advisable heaven knows where he would have ended up. We can laugh about his antics now but at the time we were desperate.
Sunny here but not that warm.
ok see you later.

Hi all

Just having a lunch break and a quick catch up.

Sue1 - hope Megan is okay and soon settles down. I'm sure she will.

Btw Sue - your command to the dogs - SHUT UP AND GET BACK IN YOUR BED - wonder if it works on Ploppy's????

Jane - I like your idea for dealing with the 10 year old!! I had an awful thought - he was very impressed with the number of channels we have (sorry Jo, not bragging) and that, along with the access to the adult channels, might make him want to come round more often!!!!!!!! Agggghhhhhhhh!! He's a lovely lad and I like being Auntie Karen, but not that much!

Diana - it's lovely to have you home. Sounds like you had a perfect time.

I'm still thinking about SP, although I can't see me, after the concert, going off in one direction, on my own, Billy No Mates, trailing my blanket behind me like Ch*rlie Br*wn (or whoever it was) whilst you all go off in the opposite direction for a party!!!

In any case, I should do all these things whilst I still can as we got the news this morning that we've been expecting for a while - whilst our budget is secure for this year and our jobs are safe until the end of the financial year (although if anybody leaves voluntarily they will not be replaced, which is a slight worry as one of my team is already of pension age and could retire any time which will put us under even more strain than we already are) come next April, the budget is being slashed and it looks like we'll all be fighting for our jobs!! Deep joy!

And on that cheery note, I better get back to the job whilst I still have it!!

Welcome back Diana, hope you've had a brilliant honeymoon.

Oooohhhmms for Geri.

Sue1, I'm sure your Megan will feel fine soon, I have a very clear memory of watching my mother driving away after dropping me at Uni. for the first time, I did feel bereft for a day or two, then made lots of friends and loved every minute of it!

It's grey and cold here, I'm trying to hold out until Oct. before putting on the heating, three more days to go!

Glad you survived the visit of the 10 year old boy KK, next time he comes let me know, I've a drawer full of games and stuff which I can lend you!

Just popped in to ask if anyone wants a Llandudno ticket? Back later.

Ro's added some fab screen caps from MB show as well as downloads - thanks Ro http://leemead-timeline.co.uk/files/events/michaelball20sep10/menu.html

Oh KK! What a nightmare. It seems just as one person gets sorted out another has their job put at risks. Many OOOHHMMMSS for you!

Diana - thank you for the link. Ro is such a star.

Geri has asked me to say a big thank you for the OOHHMMMS to everyone. She too was in danger of loosing her job - she's been told today that she still has a job, but there are some significant changes being made. It's not ideal, but better than she expected. So those OOHHMMMS have been working. Thank you all.

Auds thank you for your effort re Octfest have sent you a suggestion that might simplify your task and to all the girls too, that is why not all go for the buffet? We could have a mixture of stuff that suits all.? What do you think folks? I have put this on here cos I don't know who gets the replies when i reply! I know i am a bear with a little brain be gentle please. xxx

Indeed Chantale - many thanks Auds.

Though Chantale's idea of everyone going for a buffet will make life easier, I'm concerned that a buffet won't be enough for those going to Cliffy or to the show in the evening as they won't get a chance to eat properly again that day.

http://www.breezeleeds.org/news/1140/An_Evening_with_Lee_Mead_at_Leeds_Town_Hall

What a chilly day and evening. I think I may need my second fleece.

I have another parcel at the PO. Those parcelf*rce guys don't know to leave it next door. I wonder if Jim will do a personal delivery this week? If he does I hope he waits for the second item. The 'special' one that I ordered at the weekend.
I really don't mind about the eating, I understand your point Jane. It will be difficult to Cliffy goers to get much. I'll bring some nibbles to keep them going I think.

Sp**ks. Last week I amazed the woman I sit next to at work with my knowledge of RA. I pointed her to his website too. I think she may have got the wrong (right) idea about me. I've just remembered that from last week after I finished telling her the story of ex, in a very shortened form, today. It is a bit of a soap opera as the words used include; famous 80's heart throb (not ex), threatened suicide (not ex or me), convicted mass murdered (not ex), Sunday papers, full page in local paper, alcoholic (ex) and cat and cat basket (well, you know there would be one).

Hi Diana, glad you are back and had a great time.

Oh never thought of that.
He he eh I just thought maybe i should have gone to see cliffy and have buffet maybe it would have helped weight!!!!!

HELP - I have just deleted some important e-mail messages, is there any way I can retrieve them? They are not appearing in my Trash or Spam folders. It was from my BT Internet address.

Karen, I don’t think it would work for Ploppies.

Blimey Jo, you’ve lost me, and I read your post three times!!!

Jan, I just go to recently deleted e-mails, have you got that to click on?

Sue1 don't worry it was along story, more suited to E*stenders than C*ronationSt.

I give up with work laptop, they have now changed the special gizmo we use to log in remotely a week early, so I can't log in from home AGAIN.

Nite nite Loppies x

Report about Ireland's possible double dip recession on bbc news. Sounds very serious. It was such a boom place only a few years ago.

Sue1, I don't have a recently deleted facility.

Reading chantale's post about the Octoberfest, should I have received an e-mail about it? I was beginning to wonder if we were all meeting up for lunch or something similar.

Hey, Jan you can never trust an Excel spread sheet!
Nothing personal honest.

OK SueX, just started on your project, didn't get too far as dog decided it was play time. Stuff loaded on to laptop, all set to go.

Right time to go
Nightlee night

I can now go to bed a happy Loppy. I AM ON THE LIST after all and I have managed to retrieve the lost e-mails although I'm not quite sure how I did it.

Nite nite all, sweet dreams.

Morning. Back in the office today - do NOT want to be here.

Interview with Lee
http://www.stagedoormag.co.uk/interviews/interview-lee-mead/

Morning all, great interview. Wonder if he will extend with wicked for another six months?
Well done Jan.
got to work bye for now have a great day loppies do not work too hard. Can i have a lot of ooohhhmmmsss for Jo A ( from the LMAS) she is not well again poor thing she carries her problems with such dignity and as usual when she is recovered she will put it down to her life and get on with it.

Morning all. It's yet another lovely day here, but chilly, + 6.1 degrees.

Hello sweetheart. Why wasn't I here yesterday? It just wasn't a good day, so I stayed away, but I'm fine now. A cuddle? Yea please, that will make the day even better.

I had a text this morning from the beloved niece. She was at the airport waiting to be called to her flight. It'll be a 19 (!) hour flight, via A*sterdam, P*nama to S*n Salvador. Rather her than me,- but she is of course very exited about it.

Diana,- welcome home from the honeymoon. How did Ploppy survive all this time without a round of golf? Was it your lovely prescence that made up for it?
Thank you for the link to the interview. Nothing really new, but it was still a good one.

Jo,- your life story reads like E-Enders? Do tell!

Jan,- no wonder you fell out of the list when you changed out of your Royal personality. The more common (!) edition was almost unrecognizable! (OUCH! This time I didn't duck fast enough to avoid the water melon!)

Morning all. Sorry I disappeared yesterday, but I got some very upsetting news. One of my lovely cousins, who is more like a brother than a cousin, has been diagnosed with cancer. It is in his tonsils which they have taken out, and think they have it all, but he has 6 weeks of radiotheraoy to go through and he feels preety poorly as a tonsilectomy is no joke for an adult. We lost his darling Mum at a similar age to breast cancer,so it is all very difficult at the moment. Always something.

Anyway, I see we have our new Mrs back again. Welcome home Diana, glad you had a good honeymoon, not so glad about you beimng back at work! Also thanks for the links, lovely interview. Good to have you back Mrs QotL!

I have an assessor coming today from the company buying the house, no I don't know what he does either, I'll keep you posted.

Morning BHB yes I definitely need the big jug of Bramble today, thank you for getting it ready. He really is so thoughtful and kind. So I'll just get some pastries and we'll go to our meeting.

Hi all,

Oh dear I see more OOHHMMS are needed - for your cousin Pauline, and for your friend Chantale. Sad news in both cases.

Jan - I'm glad the e-mail probs got sorted, and Eva - I hope you are having a better day.

Off to read that interview now. Thank you Mrs Queen of the Links

Thanks Jane, he is a poppet, just awful for them.

My assessor turned out to be the surveyor, so now I'm all surveyed and another step down the road towards moving I hope.

Afternoon everyone. Thanks for all the birthday wishes. Ploppy and I had a lovely, relaxing time oop north. The weather was kind to us too in general. The cottage had a log burner which we made full use of each evening. York was beautiful, just too much to see in one day. We had a fabulous meal in the village pub on my birthday, they even put a candle in my dessert (not enough room for the other 39!!) Whitby was breezy and the 199 steps up to the abbey proved how unfit I am! We felt we deserved our chips after that. We arrived home last night to cake and buubbly with the family.
BinL is feeling more positive after the initial shock. He has his op on Monday so fingers crossed all will be well afterwards. My sister saw her consultant yesterday and he's agreed for her to try a natural delivery, but a c-section is always an option if necessary. She has just 3 more days at work before her maternity leave starts.
I see oohhmms were asked for for Geri, glad they worked but I'll add some more anyway Oooooohhhhhhhmmmmmmm.
And more oohhmms for Pauline's cousin too, so sorry to hear about this.
Diana, welcome home. Such a jolt to have to get back in the swing of real life again!
Talking of real life I must get on. Just finished meals on wheels with sloppy, washing on, boys to collect from school then a meeting tonight. The weekend already seems a distant memory sigh!

Hi guys - sorry have not made in here in absolute ages......... it's been a little over the top at work of late. I am well versed in travel throughout Europe and US now....
Just quickly adding ooooohhhhhmmmmms for Pauline and her cousin + family on behalf of Twin & MM (sunning themselves in Cyrpus and getting well and truly rested) - I rec'd text from Carol early this a.m. and had totally forgotten about it by the time I'd got into the office.
OK, must dash. Got a few more Loppy related arrangements to settle.
Back as soon as....... It'll probably only be next week.

Afternoon All. Why is it that some days are quite tranquil and others are just one mad rush? Today is a rush so I will say to Eva that she need not curtsy to me anymore (not that I noticed it when she did and it was a pumpkin not a water melon) and send ohms to Pauline's cousin, poor chap I hope things will work out. Glad all our good thoughts to Geri seem to have been effective. Lots of ohms as well to Ali's BiL and sister.

Bast day weatherwise here, grey, overcast and drizzle.

Auds, what a jet setter you are. Makes me feel quite tired just thinking about it.

Last but not least, welcome back to the blushing bride.

Hi all

Diana - oh dear, back to reality. I hope your memories of the wedding and honeymoon can sustain you for a while. At least you have plenty of Meady goodies to look forward to over the dreary winter months!

Chantale - ohmmmsss for your friend.

And for your cousin Pauline. So awful. It's good that they think they have it all. Hope everything works out okay. Ohmmmmmssssss aplenty.

Ali - glad you had a good weekend and birthday. How good of the Northern weather to behave itself for you (Jane and I ordered it especially for you!!!). Yes, those 199 steps get me every time too but it's got to be done, it's all part of the experience and the views on the way up are stunning. Oh I love the Abbey, I've spent many hours, over the years, happily (and sadly, on some occasions) wandering around it. It's one of my special places, we probably all have them, where, no matter what troubles I have going on, I go there and I feel peaceful. And invigorated too, the breeze up there certainly blows the cobwebs away!! Good to hear that your BinL is feeling more positive. Hope all goes well on Monday.

Hi Auds. Bye Auds. Nice to see you. Please come back sooner than next week!!

Jan,- it felt like a watermelon! What, you didn't notice when I curtseyed? I had to climb back up with the help of my desk every time!

Pauline,- all the best wishes for your cousin. I hope the op will get rid of all the bad stuff.

WHOOOOOOOOSH! Oh, that was Auds whisking by.

Ali,- welcome home. Your days away sound great. Good for you and Ploppy to have some "you"-time.

I'm glad to hear life is looking up for Geri. Hope it continues.

I've been busy this afternoon,- banking! Yes, the money from the sale of the summerhouse came through to my bank account, and I let it rest there for about an hour, just to get the feel of being rich,- well, well off,- for a little while. Now 2/3 of it has gone to my two sisters, but still not looking bad!

Oh Pauline lots of ooohhhmmmmsss for your cousin.Auds you are working too hard!!!! slow down.
So Pquline you are al surveyd hmmm....
Bye Auds...

Lots of Oooohhmms for your cousin Pauline and your BiL, Ali, hope there will soon be good news of them both.
Glad to hear you had a lovely Birthday weekend Ali.

How nice to be rich Eva, even if only for an hour!

Great to 'see' you Auds, if briefly, you are good to be making all the Oct.fest arrangements when tyou're so busy.

Thankyou all so much for the ohhhmmmms for my cousin, I will let you know how he gets on, but it is going to be a while I think. Auds thanks for passing the ohhhms on from my lovely Twin, I know she is very busy testing all the different wines in Cyprus. I have heard from her as well and she sends her love to you all. I bet they notice the difference in the weather when they get home!

Eva, how nice to be rich, oh it's gone, how nice it was to be rich!

Also Auds I am so impressed with the fact you have sorted things out for us when you are so busy. Thankyou.

Ali your little holiday sounds just wonderful.I love weekends like that and in such a lovely part of the world.

Hi all. Sorry been out of circulation for while but work, life etc v busy

Diana - good to see you back - almost didnt recognise you - you seem diferent somehow:) glad you had a good time. i have many happy memories (tho quite dim memories as went when 17!)of salzburg and the surrounding sights - lovely place.

Glad the ohhms for geri worked. i too was told I was at risk before I went on hol and now have been told not (until March - when think whole of public sector at risk KK) but manager has asked to see me again tomorrow as things have changed again - so who knows. just going with the flow now - hey ho.

We are looking for hols next year - and Norway top of list but Hurt..ren have offer that only lasts until thurs and I just feel too much of a rush to sort out what we want and book for thurs - esp when so much else going on. But watch out Eva as def either this year or next. BTW rich sounds good - lots more tickets to UK.

Scollops leave on thurs - sob. Sue 1 can they adopt you as godparent - as you are fab to your godchildren (as to everyone else) . In fact can you be my godparent ??? oldest scollop hired van (at great expense as he is under 25) to take his stuff to save ploppy who is still not feeling great. we visit UB scollop in 2 weeks time to take up all the stuff he forgot!!!

Ali - glad b'day we well - never been to Wh..y - must visit the abbey.

Took up a special offer at gym yesterday for personal trainer for an hour - great. But today after work had choice btwn gym or going home to glass of wine and watching (recorded) Come dine W... M. (oldest scollops fav prog). guess which I chose. LOL

Ohhms for ur cousin Pauline, Ali's BiL - and anyone else in need.

off for my beef and ale pie cooked by oldest scollop (and to be fair UB scollop mowed lawn and did ALL the i.....g - he wanted to borrow the car! ) - oh I will miss them

Lovely to see you back Fi - and best take some OOOHHMMS for your job too.

And OOOHHMMS for Ali's BiL. I'm glad you had a good time oop North. York and Whitby are both lovely (Karen goes to Whitby in the hope of meeting vampires, you know)

Hi Auds (whoosh) bye Auds! You're doind sterling work organising us.

Glad you are sorted with that assor Pauline. And Eva with the bank.

So Carol is wine tasting in Cyprus! That would be Othello and Aphropdite then!

Hi Fi, good to see you.
Hi and Bye Auds. 'If you want something doing give it to a busy person' seems to fit!! Thank you.
Oooohhhmms for P2's cousin, Ali's BinL and to JoA.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1315855/Fearne-Cotton-Denise-Van-Outen-friends-start-Peru-trek-Breast-Cancer-Care.html

http://www.thecomet.net/news/west_end_stars_pay_visit_to_hitchin_1_658119

Thanks for the interview link, good one.

Hi Fi,- good to see you. So who will cook for you when eldest scollop goes away?
The Stageloppies Room is always on stand by, so you and Ian can come whenever you like.

I've been indulging myself. Isn't that what rich people do? I've been watching G. Gently on the Iplayer, and I sussed out most of the story very early. I should have been a detective!
It was a very good, and very sad, episode.
Now I think I'll do some more indulging: There is a new NT episode I haven't seen yet.

If you would like a fleeting but lovely glimpse of the GO have a look at this 17mins 11secs in. Don't blink!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/cbbc/episode/b00tzkhz/The_Big_Performance_Episode_1/

Thanks to Kirsten and Brenda.

Eva agree I spotted what was goping on inGG but very good and oh so sad.

Pauline,- I didn't blink and I saw Himself. He winked at me!

NT was good too, so now I can withdraw to my bed and my book.

Good night all, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.

Oh and there was I thinking it was me he winked at!

Right my bed time so night night and sleep tight all.

Nicholas is in the devon fair and boy they have done a fantastic press release onlittle harbour , painting will be there to sell tickets for it .Nicholas is showing with the Stephen Jack gallery( wiht other gallery artists as well) that is a brilliant press release for both of them
It is the first time the art fair s go to Torquay.
on that note ninite all.
Your ooohhhmmms are working JoA is better today, that you for caring.

Jo, Suex project hmmmmmm, what could that be??

Thanks for the link to that lovely interview Diana. Hope work wasn’t too awful.

Pauline, ohhhmmmsss for your cousin, cancer is such an evil disease. Hope they have got it all, and he can just concentrate on getting better.

Chantale, ohhhhmmmmssss for JoA.

Ali, more ohhhmmmsss for your BinL.

Good to see you Auds.

Eva, hope today’s been a good day. Finances looking good anyway. Talking of finances, I had a letter from our Pensions Dept the other week to say they had underpaid me for the last three years, and it would be put right at the end of this month. In the event I had SIX pay slips and a bonus of nearly two month’s pension!!!! I had no idea I was being underpaid. Anyway that’s covered a few Lee tickets!

Fi, glad you could pop in. Sorry to hear that Ploppy is still not well, ohhhmmmsss for him. Megan’s parents took her to N*ttingham on Saturday, and had to make the journey again on Sunday with stuff she’d forgotten, kids eh? At least we have Jack at home at the moment, so I get to see him most weekends.

Thanks for the links Jo.

I’ve recorded G G*ntly, so something to look forward to. We have to record stuff on after 9pm if we want to watch together, ‘cos Ploppy goes to bed at 8.30 most nights, well when you have to get up at 2.30/3am it’s the only thing to do.
Did people watch/enjoy D*wnton Abb*y on Sunday night? Very Upst*irs D*wnstairs, but with a bit more spice.

Pauline, (Kirsten and Brenda) lovely little snippet, thanks.

Nite nite Loppies x

Thanks for the link, a very quick glimpse but good.
I have been tired tonight, what with MrT and Dog. I have just been pottering around F*ceb**k. I put in the name of a girl I was at school with, she had a very uncommon name, and up she popped. Not changed at all. NO I did not contact her. She was very overpowering and I had the worst weekend ever when I went to see her at uni. She had invited me and when I went it seemed if she didn't want me there at all. I sent a note thanking her, I was polite. I never contacted her again. She never contacted me either.
Nightlee night

Lots of ooohhmmms for Pauline's Cousin just hope they have caught it all when they took the tonsills out.
Sue1 I intended to watch Do....n A...y on Sunday but a freind popped in for a glass of wine , well we drunk a bottle, do you recommend watching it??????
Karen I meant to say the other day, lots of oooohhhmms for your job, things are really difficult these days work wise, and now I see Fi has a problem, so sending lots for both of you.
Good to hear Diana had a lovely Honeymoon as if you wouldn't , will we be able to see any pictures of the big day?????
I have woken up with a sore throat which means I am getting a cold, Toby had one at the weekend, and we are off to Sussex again this morning, Ploppy did say he would go on his own and come back today but it is a long drive for him,

Morning girls I see a lot of ooohhhmmmss are neded but not Sue1 she needs hooray and cheers1 If only pension office did the same mistake for all of us! at least no more worries with bying tickets for the mo Sue1.
Still lotsd of special ooohhhmmmsss for Pauline's cousin.
ok better go and see what the engeneer id doiung to my central heating. See you all later

Big apologies
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE X
Hope you have a lovely day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX! Have a lovely day.
Lucky you Sue1, make the most of your little windfall while there are so many concerts etc to go to ;)
Oohhmms for the bank, there have been a lot of withdrawls recently.
Grey and drizzly here, and looks set to get worse!

Happy Birhday Suex, hope you have a great day.

Well done Sue1 on your windfall, enjoy spending it!

Can't stop, swimming day today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX - Shall I sing? Oi! Why are you lot putting your fingers in your ears??!!

Thank you Jo and Pauline for the links. 17mins 11 eh? I'll have to look out for that!

Sue - what great news. Obviously you need to spend the windfall on GO tickets.

Chantale - that sounds like good news for Nick. I hope all goes well. Do keep us up to date on JoA.

Fi - I forgot to OOHHMM for your Ploppy. Best send some for Jill's cold too.

Morning all. Well, it still will be if I manage to post within the next 8 minutes. If not,- afternoon all!
It's a lovely day again, with sunshine and birds singing. That is the birds that haven't left for their winter homes on the Playa in Benidorm!

SUEX,- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
GRATULERER MED DAGEN

Hello sweetheart. Can we do a quick snuggle before you run off? Goody.

I've been to pick up my Black Beauty who's been to the pooter doctor for a loooooooong time. She went in to be reformatted to English as the working language (no, it's not just to go to Languages and change there), and they manage to blow her brains out! Total break down, so she had to be refitted and reprogrammed. All this has taken it's time, but I threatened the shop with dire repercussions if she wasn't ready for my London holiday, and hey presto! yesterday they sent me a text saying she was now ready and rearing to go!
I have checked, and she looks fine.

Sue1,- isn't that great? All that lovely money now coming your way!

Hi-Bye! did a quick scan again and thought I saw that someone was envious of all my travel - just to be clear, it's not ME that's doing the travelling - just organising it. Nothing to be envious about. And, when having to be so organised, slotting in the arranging of a little party or two is a doddle and a welcome break. If I haven't responded to your email, please don't be offended. If I need further info from you, I'll be in touch - I promise. And of course, if your situation changes in the interim, you will let me know asap won't you?
I am looking forward to a personal catch-up with everyone in a couple of weeks time. Looks like there are some lovely links to view at some stage.
Right - must dash, but before I go - here are a supply of ooooohhhhhhmmmsss for the bank.

Afternoon all. Sorry to be so late, reasons why coming up but first HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX, I do hope you have a fantastic day. BHB Has decorated the bistro in silver and gold balloons with lovely gold embossed tablecloths with silver stars sprinkled round. He has also baked you a double chocolate cake and a carrot cake with vanilla frosting as well. I am sorry it is a bit late but hopefully not too late!.

I had to have the plumber again today. What is it with me and water at the moment? My overflow pipe from the hot water tank in the roof was spewing water from time to time and just as well I got him in as the valve thingy was sticking and it was also spewing water on the floor of the attic. I could have had the ceiling down if it had gone on. Phew!

Glad your BB is sorted Eva. Amazing what a bit of threatning can dop.

Jill ohhhmmms for your cold, hope it is better. Also Ohhhmmmms for everyones jobs. Bad times. Also for JoA glad to hear she was improving.

Oooh a windfall Sue. Now you can do Croyden as well maybe?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX, hope it’s a good day.

Jill, I’m certainly going to watch again this week, I like that kind of TV drama, give it a whirl.

Jo, what an unsociable person, no wonder you didn’t keep in touch.
Talking of uni, I had a couple of texts from Megan, ‘just had one of the chocolate puddings, - - - yumm’ and when I replied to that, she said ‘I feel a lot happier now, settled in, getting to know my flatmates, everyone’s jealous of my chocolate stash’ Two mentions of chocolate, the girl’s OK!

Talking of windfalls, Ploppy’s first comment was great, if we put it to the money we’ve got in the building society we can have the drive done, err yes I suppose so, but that wasn’t quite what I’d got in mind!!

It’s absolutely lashing down here, and the afore mentioned Ploppy has just rung to say he’ll be home in ten minutes, so gotta go, I’ll catch up later.

Yikes... almost missed it.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX.... hope you're having a good day.
:)

Happy Birthday SueX. Hope it's been a good day and will be a special evening.

Yes, I know I'm back early. Surprised dog, she has gone back to her afternoon sleep.

Glad Megan is feeling more settled. And has her priorities right.

Well it's now offical - Ploppy has got the new job. He starts Monday. I'm OOHHHMMing like mad for anyone with job difficulties.

Oops have to dash - back in a bit I hope!

Well done Jane's Ploppy and a quick start too.
Bit chilly here, might have to put the heating on

Thanks Jo! I'm glad you managed to get home early.

Good to know Megan is settling down Sue. Who needs a boyfriend whrn you have chocolate!

Eek! Pauline! Not another pumbing disaster! My boss came home from honeymoon to discover he's had a leek and there was a big hole in the ceiling.

Auds - you're doing a great job with that organising!

Eva - all the best for Black Beauty's safe return!

Evening all, what a foul evening it is. I think I'll go and join Twin! If the weather is like this on Saturday I fear the feathers on my hat will droop somewhat. The block of houses I live in share a nice carport, I will miss it badly, earlier today a bike suddenly appeared in it chained up and has been there all day. The young lad that owned turned up and thought it was a nice place to park his bike as it wouldn't get wet. He can't understand why we disagree! Honestly!

Jane brilliant news about your Ploppy, hope it goes well for him.

Sue I think your Ploppy has the wrong idea about windfalls! They are meant to be spent on fun things, not sure a driveway fulfills the brief somehow!

Evening all

Sorry to be so late with this but...........HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUEX. Hope you're having a lovely day.

Oo how nice to be rich Eva and Sue1. Sue1, makes a change for them to be saying they've underpaid, they're usually trying to claim back overpayments!!

Fi - lovely to see you. Hope life settles down for you soon. Yes, I think you're right about the public sector. Things are looking rather gloomy for next year. That said, it's clearly not just the public sector. No-one is safe these days.

But woooooooohooooooooooo for your Ploppy Jane. I'm so pleased for you both.

Pauline - oh no, glad you got your water sorted (sorry, that doesn't sound right but you know what I mean!) before anything awful happened.

Sue1 - great to hear that Megan is doing okay. Chocolate's good for lifting the spirits, as is incohol............ and Mr M*ad, of couse!!!!!

Talking of incohol and Mr M*ad................................

Pauline,- you'll turn into a meirmaid if you're not careful!

Sue1,- now what to choose? What a dilemma! Fixing the drive or seeing GO? I have to think about that one................I've been thinking (Took me about 2 seconds), and THE DRIVE won! Why are you all laughing? Did you know I was kidding?
Your Megan will settle in fine. If she stopped crying after 1 day, I wouldn't worry at all (but maybe the boyfriend should?)

Jane,- so glad your ticket money,- ahem, I mean your Ploppy's job is a certainty.

Snigger- now Eva, what makes you think I was more worried about tickets than say, Ploppy's skiing holidays? Other than the fact you know me too well!

Oh Pauline - you do sound soggy. I've got the theme from Stingray in my head - Marina, aqua Marina...

Incahol and Mr M*ad Karen? What a damn fine idea! I'll just refil this glass of pink and get out a DVD.

And with that in mind sweet meads all!

Evening everyone.

A very happy birthday, Suex. Hope you're enjoying your day.

That's great news, Jane. You must be so relieved.

So sorry about your cousin, Pauline. Fingers crossed they've caught it in time.

Hi Auds, bye Auds.

Very handy windfall, Sue. Definitely tickets!

I had a lovely surprise today - a beautiful bouquet of mauve & purple flowers from the company for Ploppy & I.

Jo,- that former "friend" doesn't sound nice at all. You'd better stick with us 'cause we are lovely!

Oh Missus,- that bouquet will make Jo and Jane (and me) go purple with envy!

Hummm not sure what sort of mermaid I'd make.

Eva you didn't fool any of us, not even for a nano second.

Diana what a nice thing for your firm to do, but no more than you deserve from them.

Hi everyone, so sorry I'm popping in and straight out again but wanted to say thanks for all the gorgeous birthday cards, e-cards and happy wishes. The bistro looked lovely this morning Pauline and the cake was divine!

Its been a w0r*ing day for me but I did manages to finish a little early. I'm now rather tuckered out though and heading for beddybies.

Putting lots of oooohhhmmms in the bank for needies.

Nightlee night x

Hi Suex, so maybe not the best birthdayever then? Hope the evening was nice anyway.

My bedtime so night night and sleep tight all.

Hi and Bye Sue, glad you got home not too late.
Nice flowers Diana.
Eva hope Black Beauty is speaking the Queen's English when you get her back after her rebuild.
I've put my sewing away, too tired to do any more.
Nightlee night

Forgot to say. I survived another night without putting the heating on!!

Eva, good to hear Black Beauty is fit and well.

Pauline, lucky escape with the water valve thingy. Ploppy says it’s not just the dosh that’s the problem with all these concerts, it’s that he never gets to spend time with me at the weekend! All together now - - - - -ahhhh.

Jane, excellent news, do pass on congrats.

Karen, Megan would agree about the chocolate, but not the Mead, she thinks I’m barmy!

Diana, what a lovely gesture from your company.

Sue, lovely to see you.

I’ve been out for a meal with old colleagues from the Home, forgot I was going until I asked Ploppy what we should have for tea, and he said aren’t you going out? Not much hope for me really.
Had a nice night, but the drive home was a bit scary, I go through country lanes, and it was foggy, I think autumn is here.

Nite nite Loppies x

Morning all, and it actually really nice here now the mist has cleared. Sadly I don't think it will last, though at least the forecast for Saturday is a little less dire. If lucky I may stay dry! However I think Sunday is another wet day. What a lovely welcome home for Twin and MM! Just thought there was a fire in the back garden but it is the sun drying out the fences and they are steaming! Shows how wet it's been.

Today I am having my hair beautified so a drier day is very welcome.

Sue1 that is so sweet of your Ploppy, but you'll still be doing the concerts I think won't you?

Jo does it mean you can put the heating on tomorrow? Mines been on a week, but I'm a wimp about cold!

Morning BHB, oooh that was a nice hug thankyou, awww you are missing the CM? Well so am I but we are doing quite well at the staff meetings I think aren't we? Phew he's nodding. Thank goodness. So I'll get a jug of Lush and you bring the croissants and we'll get cracking shall we?