Radio 4’s Bloomsday Ulysses: Yes, I say, yes

Oh Scott thankyou, I like older houses as well. Our other one was getting a bit volatile!

Well I have had a fairly quiet day today. A bit of wxshing and a bit of gardening before the heavens opened up. I can see the rain is never going to stop again, I am back to ark building. I wish this drought would end.

I waved goodbye to my lovely guest at about 9.30. I have had a text to say she is safely ensconsed at her next destination. Hope she has a lovely holiday.

Jane! Promotion! Congratulations. So what if it is only for a week, still fantastic.

Ali, ow! I don't really mind the dentist, but don't think I like the sound of that. Hope it is ok when the numbness goes.

Oooh a lovely new home. Thank you Scott Dear. Love the decor - feel it is very us!!

ooh lovely new home - thank you Scott. agree Carol very "us" esp as I too haven't read Ulysses!

been raining here all day. As felt better spent today and yesterday catching up on all the assignments I didn't do last week so good to get that done.

Well done Jane on temp promotion - you never know it may become permanent.

Eva - hope your time with Joyce is good. i am sure there will be tears and laughter at shared memories of Shirley.

UB scollop and i hope to see Ol.pic torch tomorrow but have to walk a mile after work across soggy fields - hmm not sure about this. May have to not go anyway as may have to pick up ploppy from work as they have cancelled all the afternoon buses due to O torch - not sure how he can get the 20 miles home. Don't suppose they will give him a lift on O bus!

Jo - I agree with Eva. you are a fab neighbour BUT dog not such fab neighbour

Ali - I hate dentist but think part of that is that anaesthetics don't work on me thoroughly due to an underlying health condition. Of course we didn't find this out until i was in my 20's . I thought everyone else just endured the same pain at dentist and then had numb mouths hours later! When I had UB scollop by caesarian consultant gave me more anaesthetic than usual and left it to work for double the time - and it needed that. He said never known anyone take so long for an anaesthetic to work . My dentist now gives me my anaesthetic then treats others and then comes back to me - but i am still not that fond of going to the dentist!

Sue - yes the weather was horrendous but we were lucky not to experience any of the floods which were in next town (5 minutes away) but just the congestion caused by the flooding. gosh you are such a seasoned traveller. You will soon be giving M.chael P.rtillo tips on his railway journeys round UK:)

Off to look out my wellies for tomorrow.

Nice new home, thanks Scott but no'sign in.'
Very glad to hear that you had a lovely time on Sat., Carol and MM and guests.
Sue, I had no idea that you'd had such a traumatic day on Thursday, you really have become the most intrepid traveller. It's looking as if July's not going to be much af an improvement on the rest of the summer so far, thank goodness we are off to sunnier climes in a couple of weeks or I would be in a deep depression!
Congratulations Jane, hope your week goes well.
Well done Ali and Chantelle you're both inspiational.

Evening 'all.
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Thank you for the new home Scott dear. I did listen to some of Bloomsday Ulysses. Not really my taste. I did try to read it in my 'must read all the famous books' phase in my late teens and early twenties. I'm afraid it was one of the few books I could not finish along with the bible, iliad and odyssey and later on Watership Down. So it was in good company.
I went into w*rk this morning, got changed went on plant and then after 30mins had to come out as I thought I was going to be sick. I didn't feel too bad when sat at my desk, but felt sick when I moved. I then started going hot and cold, so was home by 11am. Asleep by 11.10. Dog woke my up about 3 by barking. I showed her the back door was open. No idea if she went out, but all was quiet until I woke up at 6. Took her out for a walk. I feel a bit better now, although my stomach is churning.
Oh Jane good luck for your week stepping up. I hope all goes well.
Today I had an email from one of the SLs on the email list telling me about the road closures around Gatwick for the Olympic cycling on one of the flight days. How thoughtful of her. I hadn't thought to check.

Eva is typing in a new language, have to call it BBish or BB6ish.

I have finally given in and washed one of my scarves with long tassels. What the heck and put it in the wmachine on the hand wash cycle. It has come out fine, except the tassels have got knotted. They may have to have a haircut.

Good news. I've tried my shredder again and it does work. It occurred to me that the fault it's had since not long after I had it might have been cleared. That is the auto switch on when you put a piece of paper in might be working. For a few weeks the shredder has started as soon as the power was switched on, so when this did not happen last night I thought it was broken. I'd used it so long with the fault I'd forgotten how it should work.

Ooh have my pencil back (I think), although have signed in I see there is still a Captcha...obviously trying to catch me out! Back from rehearsal - very sticky out and drizzling on and off. Jo, hope you are feeling better! A fine toothcomb rather than a haircut perhaps?? See Eva and Hazel have arrived safely at their next destination. Loved the new way of typing Eva! I saw that about July too Maeve - what a summer (actually one of the songs we sang tonight was F & S "Song of the Wxather".....most of it is quite true! "June just rains and never stops, Thirty days and spoils the crops. In July the sun is hot, Is it shining? No it's not!" Says it all I fear! Fi, O Txrch coming very close to us in a couple of weeks so hoping to see it! Right off to bed for an early night - doing not much is quite tiring!! Sweet Meads all!!

Well this is fun, I had a pencil and sign in and now it's gone, in spite of lots of refreshing. Oh well it will come back when it is ready I dare say.

What has happened to BB Eva, she was in fine fettle here. Maybe she is sulking at being moved again! Glad you are both there safe and sound anyway. That Hazel is a clever girl.

Rain all July as well? How depressing. Can't someone drag that wretched jet stream north to where it should be please?

Hope you are ok soon Jo, sounds nasty. Maybe a tummy bug?

Just watrched a programme about the Londxn Bxmbings. I feel a wreck I have sobbed so much. Very moving and beautifully done. Just the relatives talking.

I will to bed shortly so night night and sleep tight.

I'm signed in as usual I can see no Captcha. Carol, I did think of using Mane and Tail, which is a silicone spray which works wonders on M's hair when it has gone into dreadlocks.

Oh pencil is there, it was just hiding!

Carol, good to hear that about Mel, I wasn’t struck at all on Alfies vid.

Thanks Scott for the new home, we don’t mind if it’s an old house.

Fi, that medical condition sounds pretty horrendous. The only way I can cope with the dentist is to be numbed within a inch of my life, he even puts gel on my gum so the needle doesn’t even hurt much.

Eva, that’s some consolation there IS a netbook out there worse than mine! Hope BB recovers quickly.

Jo, sorry to hear you felt so poorly, hope you feel better now.

Oooo got my pencil straight away, I usually have to jump through hoops.

Are we allowed to start counting sleeps yet for Guildf*rd........... 16!!

Nite nite Loppies x

There is something going around, takes a day I'm told.
Gurgling still going on.
Nightlee night

Morning all, well you can see that Twin's training is kicking in as I've just woken up! Fortunately nothing I am supposed to be doing today other than yesterday's w&i!! Do hope Eva is managing to sort BB out! You don't think Diva has got to her and put the "fluence" on as she isn't over here (well maybe she stowed away and Eva hasn't found her yet!). Jo hope the untangling went well! Not counting yet Sue as of course poor Twin has her op two days beforehand....... Bit grey here and just spoke with Sloppy who said it has rained already. I think it could be another iffy day at Wombledon. It's also the HC flower show this week, so needs to be sunny for that. We were so lucky at Wombledon last week in hindsight! Didn't say yesterday but June (youngest sister and grandmother to Dylan and Logan (lucky girl) said Ann is starting to lose her eyesight too). She is being assessed on Thursday to see if she qualifies for for continuing health care, so all fingers crossed here. Apparently Roger has to be up most nights with her, and they STILL haven't provided a day carer for her. You will be amazed to hear we have a meeting tonight - this is with the small concert party.....we are starting to plan the Chrxstmas show (sorry everyone but it has to be sorted months in advance, honest!). Hello BHB, sorry I left you to open up on your own. For some reason I was really tired! Time for the staff meeting and snuffle I think. You bring the Blushing Bubbles and I'll get the pastries - suspect it won't be long before the DCM arrives!!

...sorry, brain still asleep - Jo hope you get over nasty bug soon! Depositing ooohhhhmmmmmmmsss for the poorlies and needies!

What's this? A cordoned off area, marked out with yellow tape with biohazard symbols on it and ethanol hand sanitizer at the entrance. I see a can of DC next to a chair. The chair seems to be covered in plastic. The bucket on the floor is a little over the top I feel. BHB Thank you for the organisation.

had a bit of a toss and turning night, with sweats and chills with stomach gurgles. But I don't feel too bad now, just taking it easy. I have walked Dog and fed everyone, now have to sit down.

Morning, hope you're feeling better now Jo.
Carol, continuing oohhms for Ann, hope they can get carers sorted soon to give Roger a break.
Fi, hope you get to see the O torch tonight. The Primary school has arranged a femily outing to the coast on Thursday to see it pass through. Fingers crossed for the weather! Tomorrow Youngest scollop is taking part in a local torch relay between the schhools which feed into the local High School. He's rather excited!
My sister (Brown Owl) gave me the night off Br*wnies yesterday, didn't argue as my mouth was rather sore. Better this morning but still a bit tender.
Scott, almost forgot to say 'Thanks' for the new home.

Morning all, and it is a glorious day, warm and sunny with just a light breeze and cloudless blue skies. Of course it isn't, it's raining and miserable, just thought I'd dream a little!

Jo lots of ohhhmmms for you, that sounds very nasty, hope it is just a 24 hour thing, good that you feel a bit better today.

Well done Twin, I knew the training would pay off long term. I feel the talking to I gave myself worked as well as I didn't wake until 8.30 myself. Lovely. Just dreadful news about Ann. Poor lady. I hope they get their act together and help her as much as possible. Lots of ohhhhmmms for her and for Roger. I'lll leave lots of ohhhmmms for all our sick and sad list

Today I have the joys of ixxnxxg and hxxvering. Want to get done today as I have a day out at HC flower show tomorrow. I have already got the wellies out!

Morning BHB, we both all late today? Well I think we had a fairly hectic weekend. Sorry. Aww I got a nice hug so I think we are forgiven. So more Blushing Bubbles and we'll find the CM.

Sue you will have to excuse me counting down with joy as my op is looming large, as Twin said.

Morning all. I'm greeting you from Joyce's pooter today and for the rest of my stay here. I did try her out again this morning, but she was worse than ever. I think Jo'll have a little job to sort out BB when she comes to P*dstow. What do you mean she'll be on holiday?

Hello sweetheart. Yes I know I look a bit different today, but that's because I had to borrow a pooter. BB's gone on strike. WHADDAYAMEAN you know how she feels? I'm a great employer!

I'll be back with more later today, because now we're off shopping.

Ops! My brain is in holiday mood,- almost forgot to say:
Jo,- get well soon, please
and
Scott dear,- thank you for the new home. It might be a bit old fashioned, but as I'm sure you've noticed, we can be a bit old fashioned to at times.

As it's such a miserable day I decided to watch 'B*dlam' online. Very creepy so I'm glad I watched it during the day! Good to see Mr Mead in action, it's been way too long. However, it did underline the fact that I find old buildings quite scary. The old N*rwich Hospital has been converted into very swish apartments but you'd never get me staying in one I'm afraid. The same would go for old churches I think, very beautiful but too many memories.
Now I have to take a leaf out of Pauline's book and get on with the h*overing and ir*ning. Bye for now.

Had another sleep and woke up feeling a lot better. Dog thinks I'm better too, she has just been barking at me

i've sent you all an email

i better walk Dog before she barks the house down

See who lurks in the background!

https://twitter.com/EliciaMoon/status/219930947653607425/photo/1

Very cute little one as well.

Glad you feel better Jo.

Afternoon girls,Well it looks like my pencil has dsappeared for ever, Golly Eva the waether is not looking good for your Cornish stay! where on earth has the summer gone it is no joke anymore.
Jo got your email thank you.
Oh manner chantale.... Thank you Scotty for our lovely new home quick to get in again.
Jo I hope you are feeling better that is totally by this evening.
Ah well Auds must be on her way home, hope she settles in quickly.
Glad that your esteemed visitoe had a good time as your guest.
Anyone knows how Jan is getting on?
Jane so glad you a a promotion well done you.
In 5 days I shall see 2 of my loppy friends yeh.Will have to make early for Padstow as parking is shocking and they are also having the rally that weekend.
Carol how can you be talking of Xmas now!!!! yes I know hotel has got to be booked,must do that too.
That horrid tax month has reared its ugly head again.....
Granddaughter has decided on Granny's waffles and pancake for her van, must tell mum she will be shuffed.
oh dear leg still playing up and only 2 days before the race, that will be interesting.
Crumbs I just looked out of the window and it is NOT raining!.
Where are you going to visit Eva in Cornwall? You doing the Eden project?
hope to come back later here. love to you all
Happy Birthday Elisabeth, hope you are not having a too wet one.

hey had to come back GUESS WHAT ... that yellow stuff in the sky is trying to come and say hello, should i tell it it has got it all wrong.... naaa me think not. XXXXXXXXX

Afternoon all.
I think I'm bringing jinx on pooters, because Joyce's are doing some curious things as well. The background light on the screen is flickering badly, so at times the screen is almost black, and I can't see zilch.
, (or can I see zilch?)
We had a nice morning shopping. Went to the big shopping centre in H*mpstead V*lley, which is a nice one. M&S was visited, I bought some knickers, a nightie and socks. Then on to a huuuuuuuge Sainsbug where I found some clothes for my little men, 5 books and some other bits and pieces. Then we had a light lunch, and Matilda and Hazel took us back home.

In the post that disappeared yesterday when BB crashed, I told you about what Hazel's been like since we got here, and I'd better repeat what I wrote:
When we first set wheels on British soil, she squeeked: "What are you doing? Where are you going? I'm closing my eyes!", but after a little while she got the feel of driving on the wrong side of the road, and became quite adept. Then after all the compliments she received from the Twins, MM and Auds, she was very much on the up. She said:" Did you hear that? They loved my colour", and when we drove down the M25 on our way to Joyce's, all her self confidence was back. She was shouting:" Hey, Mr. Citroen,- OUT OF MY WAY"

Jo,- glad you're feeling better. Keep it up. I need your mind to be clear so you can have a go at BB. (All heart, me!)

Pauline,- I see you've got the dirt I left behind out of the way!

Chantale,- I haven't really planned anything for my time in Cornwall, except meeting some nice people for Sunday lunch. I'll take each day as it comes.

I have some i*****g to do,- would you believe it?
See you later.

Well my ixxning finished for the day (eased by watching some of the T word!). Chantale - Auds flies out tomorrow evening from Heathrxw - I know that's right as we are taking her to the airport! I can confirm that Hazel is indeed a very pretty young lady! Watching the News - bxnkers! Honestly! It has been pouring with rain here on and off all afternoon. Twin thank you for the link - ahhh! Jo hope you are continuing to get better- don't overdo things.

GO nearly owes me a new saucepan. I was rather engrossed in doing things and completely forgot about the rice I'd put on for Dog. Luckily I'd finished before there was more than a thin layer of slightly burnt rice on the bottom of the pan. OK Dog's rice is a bit over cooked, but she will not complain, or if she does I won't understand her. Luckily I'd used one of my non non stick saucepans, so I could give the pan a good scrape.
Eva, I'll remember to bring the the right glasses, but I expect BB will be so frightened after the last time I had a go at her she will be all better on her own.
Right just going to check a DVD, oh I can use my new TV, just remembered. I was going to go into the front room. Now to see if I remember how to use it.

I don't know if it's the new home, the BBBT or Joyce's pooter, but I had to refresh 3 times before I got this window with my signature.

Jo,- last time you scared BB into behaving was in Bath, wasn't it? Now, what were we doing there, I wonder?

Telly is cr*p tonight, but at least there is a new CSI on Channel 5.

sound is out of sync. pah

- and I've seen the CSI episode before!

So we've started a DVD with D*c M*rtin.

Eva, I know I was sitting with my foot up in a hotel room playing with BB in Norwegian. Might have been a curly haired chap in the vicinity though.
Trying a new program

Found a helpful how to page, which was sort of hidden. I was using the software incorrectly. Must be luck it's worked before.

cross fingers testing now

The BBBT won't give me sign-on option, so I'll have to do battle with the captchas.

I'll be signing off for the night. See you tomorrow, Jo.

Been a real fest of txnnis on centre today. I am now o/ding after my abstinence over the weekend!

So your weekend is sorted then Jo, techy expert extrodinaire!

I am off to HC flower show tomorrow. May not be able to blog at all. I will certainly be back late anyway, then Thursday could be a planting day! Better get to bed so night night and sleep tight.

Carol, ohhhmmmsss for Ann, it’s hard to know what to say, when there is nothing to be said. Thoughts of all of us are with her and all her family.

Pauline, I have everything crossed that you will go to the ball, (I’ll count down quietly to myself.)

Eva, good to hear that Hazel has adapted to life on the other side.

We’ve been out to eat with friends tonight, not seen them since before Christmas, (oops sorry the dreaded C word) So we’ve had a very pleasant time catching up.
Don’t know if you remember I told you a friend had been diagnosed with P*rkinsons, (not the lady friend recently, the man friend quite a while ago) he’s on some new meds and looking really well, says some of his symptoms have abated as well, so the news is good, at the moment anyway

It’s rained here off and on all day, did manage to walk the dogs in the dry. Talking of dogs, you’d never know there was anything the matter with Fliss, as it is we’re making the most of having her and spoiling her a bit, but she really is fine, and still walking a mile round the lake every day.

Jo, hope you're feeling much better, DO NOT go to work if you're not.

Bed time looming, nite nite Loppies x

PS Landlord, we much appreciate our new home but the mod cons are a bit lacking.....where's our sign in?? :)

Testing was success.
Nightlee night all

...well sometimes I get the sign in and sometimes not! Think the BBBT is playing with us Sue & Eva! Today is of course blue skies and sunny.....NOT! Have been up a while sorting the music for church for the next four weeks (sorry Twin, the training slipped again) and it has been raiing constantly. The skies of course are crying because Young Auds is leaving these shores today. Hope it abates for Twin to have a lovely time at HC though! Sue that's good news about your friend. Ditto about Fliss!! Today I am up seeing the old office again - one of my colleagues is retiring and I'm taking a card up as well as having lunch with the usual suspects (she has only ever worked for Glxxds her entire working life by the way! Started as a Junior Secrextary and now works for the Chxirman). Then of course we are collecting the lovely Auds and taking her to LHR so we can wave her off. She will be sorely missed, but hopes to be blogging more frequently. It was lovely to be able to spend time with her and Eva on Sunday (thank you soooo much Twin!). Before I go I have a little bit of ixxning to finish (things that were on the airer - no good putting anything out to dry in this weather). Getting really fed up with the wet days now - want that lovely Menorcxn sun and blue skies please! Sue we are going to do everything possible to get Twin to G'ford! Mind you we may be wheeling her in in her hospital bed.......... Hello BHB, yes a busy day - oh you've been busy and have decorated the Bistro in yellow and green for Auds? Bless - we have big banners up saying "We'll Miss You Auds!" and "Bon Voyage" and "Don't Forget Us" and "Have a Wonderful Life in SA". Loving the balloons and the party bubbles. You've made your special cake? Wonderful - shall we grab some and the champers which is on ice and go and have a lovely snuffle and toast (the drinking sort not the eating sort of course) Auds? Not sure if and when the DCM will get her, but she will be here in spirit (now that wasn't the drinking kind). If necessary I'll nobly drink her share!

Morning all. It's grey and grizzly here. During the night we had a few, very heavy showers. It looks like I'll only catch the odd glimpse of sunshine during my time here, Never mind, good weather isn't my main reason to come to Blighty, you know.

Hello sweetheart. Why don't I take lessons from Pauline too? The lessons to sleep in of a morning? It's difficult to change a life time's habit of waking up early. In Norway we call it being an A person. Someone who likes to sleep late, is a B person. You're well away down the alphabet? Hehehe.

Our lovely Auds are leaving today. DEEP SIGH.

I'm going to the hairdresser today to have a cut and a colouring. Then I'll be doing some more shopping, and then Joyce and I are invited to lunch to her daughter's. She's a lovely person and I'm looking forward to seeing her.

Btw. Scott dear,- where are the sign in facilities?

See you later.

Of course I forgot to wish Pauline a good day at the flower show. Remember the brolly, dear.

I see Carol snuck in while I was posting. BHB never showed me what he'd done! It looks booooooootiful.

Crikey,- I had to refresh 3 times before the BBBt gave me a captcha i could read. Let's try now.

Morning all

BON VOYAGE AUDS! You will be very, very much missed but if we see more of you on the blog that would be wonderful. Have a safe journey.

Carol - "the skies are crying because Auds is leaving" - what a beautiful expression. Please give Auds lots of farewell hugs and kisses from the rest of us.

I'm back at the hospital today so lets see what they come up with this time to waste my time and cause me more pain!!!!!

Hoping to be back in time for M*rray's match this afternoon.

W*rk to do first though.......

Have a good day all.

Oo, almost forgot, thank you for the new home Scott.

Morning girls
got Lovely Auds email and yes i admit it I cried. Hope you will have a good flight home Auds as Karen-1 said the sky is cruing on our behalf to see you go but look forward to the time you can come back and say hello .Do let us know well in advance soi we can all meet up again.
Must go got to post a picture .... wow lolly for us yeh!.
all have a good day sending loads of tussues to MM and Carol.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Morning all and it is just the right sort of day for a flower show, hah! So wellies packed in the car and mac and umbella ready to go. Will it stop me having a lovely day? Of course not!

So it is finally time to say au revoir to our Auds. I will NOT cwy, well not much anyway. Have a safe journey to southern skies Auds. Look after yourself and blog lots!

Eva I will happily be a C or D person! I love sleeping in, oh you noticed!

Ohhhmmmms galore for you at the hospital KK. I do hope they can do something painless for you. I'll miss AM so make sure he wins please.

Sue so pleased Fliss is happy and enjoying her walks.

Right must go. Morning BHB, oh how lovely the Bistro looks, you are clever. Auds will be thrilled. Have I time for champers? Is that a serious question? Of course I have. I'll get another bottle and we'll join the CM.

May not be back till tomorrow so have a good day.

...oh my! my pencil has disappeared again! Will also miss AM of course! KK hope it all goes well at the hxspital - they need to sort something out for you! Sadly I think I am an A person too Eva - MM is probably Z! Twin is of course an A person when she is away on holiday! Have a lovely day everyone.

I don't understand what's going on with the sign in. As far as I could see, I had to tell the BBBT my name, e-mail and do the captcha, but from the blog it seems I have the sign in opportunity.
I'm going to try to post this without the captcha.

HA! It worked. Now I'll try without filling in the name and e-mail adress.

And that worked too! The BBBT must be delusional!

Hi everyone. I'm back after a busy day and an Eva. TEs*o welcomed me with open arms. I'd found one of the big ones, so it did take a long time to browse. I'd left Joyce at home, so I didn't need to feel bad about taking so long. Then I went back to pick up Joyce and we drove to her daughter's for lunch. They had just bought a new puppy, a golden retriever. Shirley had left some money to her niece, and she used it to buy the puppy. We know Shirley would have heartily approved. They already have 2 golden retrievers, but the oldest is 15 years old, so the new one, Pippa, will take her place in due course. Pippa was so adorable. They only got her on Sunday, but she has happily settled in.

KK,- I Hope today has been a better day at the hospital. You deserve to have this resolved once and for all.

Chantale,- posting a picture? Are you rich now?

I wonder if Auds is in the air yet?

...just reporting in that Young Auds is safely at the airport. When we checked her in she was offered a seat upgrade to Prxmium Ecxnomy which gives her extra leg room and larger seat, for a very good price, so she upgraded which should make the flight easier. She is due to take off at 8.30pm flying to Joburg - flight is 11 hours and then she has a couple of hours wait before catching internal flight to CT where her sister will meet her. I passed on your hugs (MM took a photo of the event) and she sends you all her love. We went for a coffee and a cake after checking her in and then watched and waved until she went through security. She's hoping to be on the blog some time soon!

I just click on sign in and here I am.

Bye Bye Auds, speak to you soon.

I came home on time this evening as felf was at HC with melf's daughter. I didn't have the heart to talk to lady across the road last night when I was explaining cat feeding and mucking out for this weekend and next. Along with letting Dog out while I'm at w*rk and felf is in hospital. I may ask postman to do a turn the following week when felf is recovering and after we'll see. Dog can hold it, as long as I'm not late (as usual) and I haven't fed her the food she likes most, which goes right through.

BHB I love the decorations, but what is this brown crunchy stuff underfoot. You wanted to make young Auds feel at home so you spread biltong about. Oh well whatever. Maybe Dog would like to have a little taste.

Felf has just got back- What time do you call this? She left at 7.45 this morning. She did take her (well melf's) wheelchair so she could be pushed around.

MM is on now

Just had to take Dog out. I think coming home from w*rk on time has thrown her out, so she thought she'd missed a walk.
Saw felf, she said she isn't tired as she had an electric chair to go about in.

Dog is still barking, arrrghhhhhhhhhhhh

ssshhhhhhhhhhhhh, she seems to have gone to sleep in the front room.

...just checked and Auds' flight delayed - she just taken off at 21.03.

Jo,- there isn't a "sign in" sign to click when I'm on, so I just ignore all the rest and submit when I finish.
Have you been in to see felf? How is she?

I had a funny turn this afternoon. I'd just done my evening injections and was gradually feeling nauseous. When I sat down to eat, I couldn't swallow more than a few morsels, then had to stop. !0 minutes later I had to lie down, but after an hour in bed, I was gradually returning to normal. Weird, isn't it? It's been a long time since last time.

Joyce has been watching MM. I've seen it before, so I can still follow it, even if I missed the first half.

Oh, btw. I had an email from Mrs. Scrooge. The Internet Killer is doing well in hospital. They didn't operate, but gave him a cure. It's working, so today he's eaten solid food for the first time in a week. He had a scheduled operation for his back (2 slipped discs) later this month, and it looks as that can go ahead. Thank Heavens, because he's been living on painkillers for the last 6 months.

I'm off back to bed so I'm fit for the long drive tomorrow. Good night all.

...another one off to bed. Sweet Meads all.

Oh dear I’m begining to wish I hadn’t dropped in today, I’m crying already! Farewell Auds,at least I hope it’s farewell , goodbye is too too sad. It will be lovely to see you more often here, but oh we are gonna miss you in RL.

Oooo Eva, a golden retriever how lovely, musrt admit I always wanted one, but somehow we got spaniels, not that I would swap of course, but there is something adorable about a retriever puppy.
We once went round to a friends and they didn’t tell us they had a pup, so we walk in and there is this retriever puppy, so we’re all ahhh and gooey, and we turn around and there is another one, a matching pair, I could’ve taken them both home.

Carol thanks for the info on Auds’ flight, thinking of her on her way to a new life.

Jo, how come you get a sign in? ‘Snot fair!

Eva, hope you’re okay now, ohhhmmmssss for the internet killer, I think I must have missed something there.

Our friend is up from C*rnwall for a couple of weeks so Ploppy went to the pub, very unusual on a week night, had a lovely get together with old friends, he used to knock around with as a young man, I joined them for the last hour, two nights out in the week, don’t know what the world is coming to!

Right, I’m going to try Eva’s method of posting, nite nite Loppies x

Well b*gger me it worked!! The landlord has obviously left the key under the mat so we can all get in if we don't have our own key. Thank you, thank you....... no more battling with the captchas! Thanks Eva for the heads up.

I've been doing a YT tonight, despite Dog making the most noise she has done for ages. She is quiet now, thank goodness. I'll email a link.
Nightlee night

Morning all and it isn't raining! Well not yet, in fact there is a strange golden light in the sky. Have checked and Auds' flight has landed at Joburg so now she will be waiting for the connection. Her sister is collecting her at the airport and taking her home. I think they have a party planned for this Saturday. I asked what the temperature would be and Auds said 14C but dry (oh for dry weather!!). I did ask her to send any fine weather back this way! As you will see Twin's training is paying off again. Only just woken up. Today is houseworky things and doing my service for Sunday, sorting music for the Chrxstmas show (sorry) and then Twin over later for a sleepover. Suspect the fine weather is cos I had in mind to do a casserole! Might still do it as it can sit in the oven and cook itself! MM was called to Sloppy's yesterday - she had a beep that was sounding. He'd only recently replaced the battery in the smoke detector, so thought it couldn't be that. Got to Sloppy's and tried to track down the noise (he said it sounded just like the smoke detector) but was obviously coming from the dining room end of the through room. After much sleuthing he tracked it down to the top of a tall unit they have and voila - a cxrbon mxnoxide detector. My Dad must have put it there and not told us. As he hasn't been with us for over five years all I can say it the battery was brilliant (it was the Bunny one of course, so perhaps the ads are true!). Hope Eva has a safe (and dry) drive today. Hello BHB, yes looking much brighter today isn't it. I know we are sad that Auds has gone but hopefully she will find time to pop into the Bistro now and then. There is still some champers left? Let's grab that and some paninis and have a nice snuffle while we wait for the DCM to arrive and tell us all about her day yesterday. I think we might even venture out onto the verandah.

Morning all. it doesn't look too bad out there. It's cloudy, but not overly so.

Hello sweetheart. It seems I've beaten Carol today, unless she's posting while I'm writing.
I look tired? Well, yes I am, because I didn't have a good night. It was well after 3 am before I went to sleep. A leaded and a cuddle? Oh,- perfick!

I'll be off when I've finished my breakfast and had my shower. Driving to T*unton today. I re-packed everything yesterday, what with having to place all the shopping into boxes. I bought 4 flatpacked boxes at,- I'll give you one guess..........correct, I*ea!
They cost 50 p each and fitted snuggly underneath the big suitcase in the booth of my car. I brought them into the house yesterday and had them assembled in a trice. Joyce was mighty impressed with my skills, but I told her that after almost a lifetime with I*ea, there wasn't a trick that got past me! So now everything is stashed neatly in boxes, with description of what's in each box written on the lid. How is that for organizing skills? I'm even impressed myself!

I might not be able to blog again until Saturday, when Jo has worked her magic on BB, so in the meantime,
BEHAVE and look after youselves.

Morning all and it really is a nice morning here. I have been outside and it feels like a summer's day out there. Wonderful! We were lucky with the weather yesterday as well. It was warm and stayed dry for us. In fact I carted a mac round all day an never had to wear it once. We had a lovely day. The show is it's usual fantastic self. Beautiful flowers and gardens and the most fabulous setting there could ever be. I bought 10 new plants, if I could have carried more there would have been more, so now I have a bit of planting to do. I may do some today, but think they really need to get over the stress of being carted round yesterday, so may leave them till the weekend. I didn't get home till very late as I drop my friend off and we have dinner with her hubby. I am a bit shattered and stiff today, but it was worth it.

I have just tried to put my towels on to wxsh and it appears the machine has chosen now to pack up. Grrr! Twin will confirm that getting a new machine in and the old one out will be fun and games as space is very tight. My old machine hasn't really been happy since I moved. I don't think it liked leaving it's old kitchen!

Good to hear Auds has arrived in SA. I'm sure her emotions were all over the place yesterday. However it is what she feels is the right place for her and I'm sure she will be so happy to be with her family. Just don't forget us Auds, sob.

Eva have a good drive. Hope you can avoid any rain. Hazel sounds to be getting very full! So you went to Ixea? Well I never!

Morning BHB, what have we today? Champers to cheer us up after Auds has gone? I'm liking that idea. I'll get another bottle and we'll join the CM and I'll show you my flowers I bought.

Gracious - midday and it hasn't rained! Still time yet, of course - hope it's dry wherever you all are!

Just went to the bank to pay in a cheque which I cleverly left at home! I think the unexpected sun has affected me. Still, bought a new top for £8, so not a wasted journey. Not from the bank of course!

Hi all

Well, after my hospital visit on Weds, I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I'm wasting my time and I'm just going to have to live with the problem (he more or less said as much!). Their latest offering is that they have given me a temporary solution for six months, starting next month. I won't bore you with the details but it means, hopefully, no pain (this is good) but I will have other m*no pause like symptoms (not so good) at the end of which time there is a chance (he wouldn't commit to how much of a chance) that things will improve and the pain will lessen!! If it doesn't then I'm back to square one and I think there is little more they can do, in fact, the consultant (or, more appropriately, to use Carol's word, insultant) asked me how old I am, I told him 47 next week (perhaps I should have given my real age of 27!!) and he said "Oh well, hopefully you won't have many more years until proper m*nopause and as you've put up with it for this long, I'm sure you'll be fine"! Tact and sensitivity are clearly not his strong points! I'm sure I don't need to tell you how angered and upset I was by that comment. In fact, I think I did well to restrain myself! Anyway, looking on the positive side, if I can have six months with no pain that's something (although I still have this months painfest to look forward to and I'm trying not to think about how it will be if the pain does return after having six months free of it!!). Ploppy was decidedly unimpressed with the outcome but I suspect that may have been the thought of living with a m*nopausal me for six months! Anyway, Ploppy has gone off this morning on a golf trip until Sunday so I'm going to spend a couple of days at my parents for some TLC!!

Eva - sorry you felt unwell but glad you feel better, especially with another drive ahead of you. Have a safe journey and enjoy the next stage of your holiday.

Carol - thanks for letting us know that Auds has arrived safely. I should imagine that will be a very emotional reunion with her sister when she finally gets there, and quite some party to welcome her home.

Better get back to w*rk, we're having big restructure problems and the staff are revolting.......

Afternoon.
KK oohhmming like mad that you remain painfree for as long as poss. Well done for restraining yourself, not sure I would have!
Carol, thanks for updating us about Auds, glad she has arrived safely.
Eva, safe journey tomorrow. Hope you get a better night's sleep.
Sue, my boys would love a spaniel pup. Tempting though it is we really don't have time for a dog. If Ploppy was able to take it to work then it wouldn't be so bad but that isn't practical.
Today we've been to Sout*wold to see the Oly*pic torch. It was a trip organised by the Primary school. 11 coaches went with kids, parents, grandparents etc. Great atmosphere then we lunch overlooking the sea and a paddle before we came home. It's weighing night tonight so fingers crossed I've dropped a couple of pounds!

..Twin here now and we have been watching Txnnis. Sorry JoO and Eva! KK I sympathise completely - I had a similar problem years ago and used to have medication. I actually Jad Jxne Seymour's father as my gyni consultant. I had to see a differnet insultant once and had a lady....was she sympathetic -was she heck! She told me it would probably all sort itself out "once I was married". Do hope that it all works for you. It turned out to be a really nice day weatherwise. MM has done some gardening and we have cancelled the casserole and are having an Indian t-a-w!!

Lost 1.5lbs total loss of 1st 7.5lbs :)

MMMMmmmmm Indian T a w. Sounds lovely.
When I was young I was told to have a baby to stop the pain. I thought that was a bit of a drastic solution. I took the dr*gs much easier in the long run. KK I hope you get some months pain free, you never know it might help for longer, fingers crossed.
Eva has asked me to take my laptop on hols, just in case I can't get BB working (which is a distinct possibility). Since my newer laptop now has to have a keyboard attached due to the complete failure of the space bar. I'm updating my old laptop, which works OK, bit slow, if the battery is out and it's plugged in all the time.
I have bookmarked this page to the old laptop too.

Just done some holiday (not for this weekend) online. Now better take Dog out as she is barking like mad

oh what with the barking missed out 'shopping' from last post.
Dog quieter now, ooops spoke too soon

Getting a bit depressed, watching the program on getting old

Oh Eva, what it must be like to be organised, I think I need lessons.
Safe onward journey.

Pauline, you made me laugh forgetting your cheque, I went out today to post a letter (just down the road) and take a claim form to the vets (6 miles away). Posted letter, drove to vets, where is claim form? On my desk at home! Journey number 2, back to vets, called at supermarket for bread fish fingers, oranges, and a card, nearly home, hmmmmm no bread!!! Back to supermarket! Ploppy is seriously worried about me.

KK, what a bl**dy typical man!! Sorry but they have no idea. Stupid question I’m sure but have you had a second (third fourth) opinion?

Ali, your outing today sounds splendid, I think it’s the words ‘overlooking the sea’ that get me every time.
Ooooo well done on the weight loss, you must be chuffed with yourself.

Weather here has been dry, a fair amount of that strange yellow object, but decidedly hot and muggy. Please don’t all shout at me, but I HATE it hot. Warm I can do, and dry definitely, but not HOT.

My old lady said to me tonight, ‘the nights are drawing in!’ and indeed they are, it’ll soon be ............
Nite nite Loppies x

Hmmm Eva's trick didn't work tonight, let's see what happens if I just tell the BBBT who I am.
Nope, it still needs the captcha

Oh Sue, there is hope for me yet then. Earlier this year I sent off for a repeat pscript . Quick I thought, then I realised I'd put the sae on the outside and the envelope addressed to docs on the inside.
Nightlee night

Morning and a nice wet one so far, although it does look as though it is trying to brighten up. Well done Ali - you are doing really well. Glad you all had a good Txrch outing! Sue how can the nights be drawing in? We haven't had Sxmmer yet! Hope Eva arrived safely - suspect we will have to wait for Jo to work her magic at the weekend before we find out. We are off for a little reatil therapy this morning then off to Apxley House this afternoon/evening. EH are doing open evenings there on Fridays through July so we get to have a short talk etc. I am sure security will be high after the theft last week though! Hello BHB, no sadly not a day for sitting outside....I am sure we will get one soon. You are busy this evening so would like to leave a little earlier? Of course. Let's get the Woo Woo and some pastries and you can tell me all about it while we snuffle. I know for a fact the DCM isn't up yet!!

...hello.....hello.....hello

Didn't go to A Hse after all - we decided it was too wet so will go next week. We have been watching the Txnnis instead!

Hello Twin....are you still there and receiving me?

...yes Twin I am still here! Great news AM in the Final - are we pleased? Yes we are!

Yeaaahhh!! Yes Twin - Brilliant result!

I was walking in the park and there was no one there. I realised that there was a sort of tennis match on. My 3 legged feline visitor has gone home. Eva is safely installed in Padst*w, I got a text at 3.25 this pm.
Better get things packed up for Dog's holiday. Emails first I think.

Karen all love and hugs to you I just hope the medication works and your Consultant can come up with a better idea then he has a the moment.
Yes that was a brilliant result re the tennis, I just hope it's a good omen that Celia and I have NOT got finals day tickets for the first time in 3 years, will watch with Celia with a bottle of Prosecco opened.

From Timeline on Tw*tt*r Look East tonight, live at Hylands park 10.25pm

From Timeline on Tw*tt*r Look East tonight, live at Hylands park 10.25pm

..you mean you weren;t watching Jo?? Like Jill will have the strawbs and Fizz! Good to hear Eva has arrived safely...sadly the weather doesn't appear to be too good for the weekend.

Watching the tennis, me? Ha ha.
You know that annoying bleep the wmachine makes when the cycle is finished? There is a gap in sound and you think it is finished. Well Dog has developed a bark based on that, except it makes my ears ring and is 10 times more annoying. I do hope she doesn't test it on Mw3Ds this weekend. I have taken her out and she is still at it. AAArrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

No idea what they'll show at 10.25pm, but they said at the end of the news bulletin at the end of the One Show that they'd be live from HP then...

Abs has also posted some pics from earlier on FB :)

Just popped in to say hello, it's been a bit quiet here today, I see the twins were keeping the flag flying this morning.

Hope Eva's not too wet in P*dstow, I'm envious anyway. I hope she does get some sunshine though, C*rnwall is beautiful, especially when the sun is shinning.

Hope Dog behaves herself Jo, you'll be running out of options if she's a bad girl. If I lived nearer I'd have her.

The rain has poured down all day untill early evening here The news said the Midlands were the worst hit, they weren't kidding.
I treated myself to a new kagoul, I lost mine on my travels, and Ploppy wants his back. The chap in the shop said he'd never known such a surge of people wanting wet weather gear.

This is the second post I've written, I went to copy the last one, hit paste instead, what happens when you do that....... you lose your post is what!

Nite nite Loppies x

Glad to know I’m not the only one who does daft things. Trouble is the occasions seem to be getting more frequent. Yesterday I had a letter I wanted to post on my way to the station so held it in my hand in order so drop it in the postbox. Got to the station and it was still in my hand. Memory is also definitely not as good as it was. We deliberately didn’t watch the old age programme as didn’t want to be depressed.

Well done on the continued weight loss, Ali.

Drive carefully, Jo. Sounds like the roads could be nasty. Hope you & Eva have a lovely time despite the weather. Give her my love.

Lots of oohhhms to Karen as well as Ann, Jan and anyone else in need.

Does anyone know if and when C*ll the Midw*fe is back? I was really enjoying the repeats. They showed 3 episodes I think but it’s not been on the last couple of weeks and couldn’t see it mentioned in next week’s RT – unless I’m going blind on top of everything else.

It’s been a long week, so glad it’s Friday and I have 3 days at home next week ….. doing filing! But it beats getting up at 5.00 and w*rk.

Something’s screaming outside. Thought it was a child at first but believe it’s an animal.

Sleep tight.

I did a good one the other week. When the toothpaste is near the end I cut the screw end off and get the remainder out with my toothbrush. One early morning when I was going to bed I did the scoop out with the brush to brush my teeth. It tasted a bit funny. Took me several seconds to realise that it was my hand cream. I'd forgotten that I done the money saving thing with the tube of hand cream.
On that senior moment memory
Nightlee night

KK so sorry that the hospital visit didn't help more, hope the pain will be better.

Iwatched the first semi final but had to go out at 4pm and have only just got home to hear the news about AM, Sunday will be very exciting (if you like that kind of thing, sorry Jo and Eva) I've got middle grandscollop staying this w/e, luckily he likes tennis so we'll be watching the final together.Weather forecast for the SW very bad so do be careful you two Padstow visitors.

Congrats to you Ali you must see and feel a real difference now.

Still having to use captchas.

Looks like no travelling for me for 10 weeks from August
http://leemead-timeline.co.uk/files/events/bbcradioguernsey6jul12.html

Good morning

Thanks Jo, Ro and Txmeline for the info. Will have a listen later. Well at the moment it is dry and we have a little bit of blue sky and some strange yellowish light....but I fear it is not going to last. Saw the Nxws last night with the footage of the further flooding elsewhere in the country. Dreadful. If only the jetstream would move itselv we might actually get a summer. Do hope it isn't too bad for Jo and Eva and that Jo has a safe drive down. Twin is till here but will be winging her way home this afternoon. We are off to the Vxcar's 50th birthday bash.....meant to be a bbq outside, but if the forecast is correct I can't see us being outside much! Forgot to say that I bought a short mac yesterday in Deb's sale - it's lovely and was half price so even MM thought it was a bargain! Hello BHB, you have some exciting news to tell me? You might want time off in August? Well let's grab the Itxlian Job and some pastries and you can tell me all about it while we snuffle!

I've checked motorways to south west, a bit of a slow down at Bristol, but apart from that looks good. I'll look on the 5 hour (plus with stops) as part of the holiday. GO and the radio to keep me company. Better get ready to take Dog out.

Just seen Dog walk off with Mw3Ds, I'll take her bed and food to his house in a few minutes.

Only filled the Dys*n container once and I did all the ground floor. Must be doing it too often. Making the most of no Dog, just had Whitey around my feet.
I know I should be going but just off to PO to send Auds a little something for her new life.

OK packed, just got to check on cat carers. Wish felf a good op and drop into a shop for supplies, just as well I typed this as I was going to go to MrT's big house, but that's in the wrong direction.
Byeeeeee

Missed Jo - wanted to say to pack her waterwings, hopefully her route OK but my friends near Honiton are pretty much cut off by flood water :(

On a brighter note, the lovely Abs was multi-tasking yesterday (stills AND video simultaneously!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7HJXzcrxig&feature=share

There's a pro camera filming right in front of the stage, so I'm hoping at least some of his performance makes it on to the Sp*rks Will Fly website.

US trip is such exciting news for LM, and hopefully ultimately for us, and will give us a chance to regroup and appease the bank manager before the next onslaught of UK-based curliness!

Hi all, I am home again having run the gamaut of some rather heavy showers, however seeing the weather around the country it was nothing. I did pass one man on the M25 with the roof of his car down. Either very brave or very foolish! I hope our intrepid traveller doesn't have problems on her journey and it is drier where she is (well I can hope) and they have a lovely time.

KK I hope that you manage some pain free time and it helps longterm. Your insultant sounds all heart. Having had problems in that area myself and I had a lady at one time who I very nearly smacked wehn she told me it would sort itself. Luckily I then got a man gyni who was a sweetie. You'd think that it would be the other way about wouldn't you.

Ali you are a star! That is so great, well done you. The torch is arriving near me tomorrow night and leaves on Monday. Thinking about it, but I just know parking will be a night mare.

Ro thankyou for all the links. Brilliant if he can get some work from the US trip, but will miss him. I will listen to the interview in a bit. Love the vid from Abs, thankyou so much Abs. Not sure about the song, just ok, but he looked his usual gorgeous self.

Ecstatic about AM. Even if he doesn't win it is an fantastic achievement, but oh how I would love him to win. Will watch the ladies this afternoon. I think it will be over very quickly! Then another Brit in the men's doubles, gosh, we won't know ourselves!

Afternoon all.

Oooh thank you Ro and Abs.

10 weeks is a long time but that's brilliant for Lee. At least I won't be missing something for once when we're on holiday in September. Hope something comes of the trip for him.

I'm afraid I'll be routing for Roger tomorrow (ducks).

Hope Jo's made it to Padstow without any delays or problems.

The torch is coming very near us I believe - must check when and where.

I've been out three times today - Bromley twice and local shops once. Found some lightweight shoes which were £15.00 off in sale - perfect for this weather when open sandals are a bit flimsy but my black winter shoes are too heavy (and I'm fed up wearing them). They fitted and seemed comfortable without socks but wasn't 100% sure so decided against them. Looked in another couple of shops and saw one pair of winter shoes I liked but not in my size. Thought about it on the way home so looked online but the original shoes I tried on were out of stock in my size so decided to go back to shop. Got there and couldn't find them! I had a search round and luckily someone had put them in another section phew. While I was there I also tried a pair of sandals 50% off but they didn't have them in my size in the colour I preferred. Went online again when I got home and I now have three more pairs of shoes/sandals than I did this morning.

in sunny Padst*w. The rain stopped at the first Pstw signpost. Lovely place, made myself at home already (and not in the way my cats do!!).

Hello my lovelies.
It's Eva on Jo's pooter. She hasn't had time to look at BB yet. I had to let her unpack and have a bath first!
It's true what she said,- it's sunny here and has been for the most of the day. Lovely temperatures in the middle of the day, so after I'd found the local Tesco and done a bit of shopping, I walked round the harbour to familiarize myself with the place.
It's a quaint and lovely village (town?), and I can understand why it's a very popular holiday spot. When I arrived yesterday, there was such dense crowds walking everywhere, that I wondered for a moment if I would be able to drive through town t find out where I was going to live! I did find it, after a couple of rounds ( It was hard to look out for the house at the same time as trying not to mow down the pedestrians in the middle of the street!) Parking was a nightmare, even with a parking permission, but I consulted a man who was checking the parking tickets, and he showed me a "secret" place behind a crane!
The flat is very compact, with all you need for week's stay. Very well equipped in the kitchen department, even a dishwasher, lovely bathroom and 2 good, double bedrooms. The living space has a small sofa and an easy chair, telly, DVD player and wireless. What else could you want?
From the windows you look into the harbour which is literally 10 steps away from your front door.
When I arrived yesterday it was miserable, with rain lashing down, but it stopped raining late evening and we haven't seen a drop since! Long may it continue.
Now I have to put the trout in the oven and cook the potatoes and veg. I have to feed my guest properly, you know!

Ali,- that is such a good result for you. Congrats!

Pauline,- glad you had a good and dry day at the flower show. I'm sure your garden will soon look even better than it does now.

Ro and Abs,- thank you for the link.

10 weeks in the US? No need for a late autumnal England visit then!

Had a walk around a little after a lovely tea (baked fish with potatoes and cauliflower, the hotel proprietor even provided tomato sauce!!!).
Watching JCS, terrible so far, but I did miss the beginning. It's getting worse.

Abs via Ro thanks for the vid, played it full screen lovely.

Jon A, that's better

B*ms he can't do it, surely if they've sold tickets

Glad you are both safe and sound tucked up in Padstow ladies. Watching JCS as well. Agree it is dire, only one I like at all. JA is a very naughty boy. He should not try for this without permission. Anyway according to reviews for his current show his acting is not that fantastic.

Sorry Jo/Eva but I just have to come on and cheer. Our young lad Johnnyy Marrxy has won the men's doubles. Just brilliant and I am a wet rag.

H&i 'all. ' 'Jo 'said 'I 'sh6ould 'post 'from 'BB, 'warts 'and 'all. ' 'Sh6e 'h6ad 'to 'g5ive 'up 'th6e 'h6elp 'operation, 'so 'unless 'I 'can 'find 'someone 'h6ere 'in 'Padstow 'on 'Monday, 'it'll 'h6ave 'to 'be 'like 'th6is 'until 'I 'g5et 'back 'to 'Viking5 land.
I 'ag5rre 'with6 'G%O '(on 'Tw*tter) 'th6at 'Rory 'was 'th6e 'best 'one 'on 'Superstar. ' 'I 'don't 'know 'wh6at 'J 'Anst*in 'was 'th6inking5 'of, 'entering5 'th6e 'competition 'if 'h6e's 'bound 'by 'a 'contract. ' 'Silly 'boy!
I'm 'sure 'you're 'exh6austed 'trying5 'to 'decode 'wh6at 'I'm 'talking5 'about, 'so 'I'll 'g5ive 'you 'a 'rest.

well i can read it Eva. the code is if there is a h a 6 always follows, a g and a 5 follows, a space and you get a '. I have no idea where the % comes from.
Eva has mastered the dish washer. i did offer to wash up, didn't realise there was a machine.
I'm glad the tennis was good, just as long as I don't have to watch it!!

Evening all

Just back from a lovely couple of days with my parents. Bless them, they have really looked after me, wouldn't let me lift a finger to do anything, I've been well and truly spoilt! Ploppy comes home from his golf trip tomorrow, I'm looking forward to seeing him but it has been nice to spend some time with my parents.

Managed to watch most of AM's match then had to get the bus to my parents during the fourth set and had the results on my phone as I was on my way. My fellow travellers must have thought I was a loony as I was shouting "Yes" "Get in" "Oh no" "Ooo" all the way on the bus. Got to my parents just in time to see the end of the match. Brilliant result, I am so looking forward to the final tomorrow. I predicted to Jill the other day that we'd have a Fed/Murray final. So pleased that we have. I just hope it's a good match and not a whitewash either way, they both deserve better!

Ali - what a wonderful weight loss result. You are doing so well, I'm so impressed. Keep it up! I bet you look fantastic.

Eva and Jo - have a really lovely time together. Hope the weather's not too bad for you.

Your stories of doing daft things have really amused me, particularly the ones of postal gaffs, they reminded me of one occasion when I had a letter to post but I also had some stamps to buy and I had a five pound note in my hand ready to go into the post office. I went to the post box first, posted the letter and also posted the five pound note!!

Diana - I agree the "senior moments" are getting more frequent!!

Jo and Ro - thanks for the info. Much as I'm happy for him I hope we don't lose him to the US for too long! I'm still hoping to see him back in the WE next year!

Been watching JCS - hmm, no stand out curly haired bloke!! In fact, no stand out at all at the moment, I'll stick with it though, see how it goes,

We've had more torrential rain here today, I can't believe how much rain has come down in the last two days, we have a rather large pond in our back garden at the moment, which, given that we don't usually have a pond at all tells you how waterlogged it is!

According to JA, he had the director's blessing to go for it, but that still overlooks the audiences who may have already bought tickets on the strength of his casting (personally I think they've probably had a lucky escape - good voice, though lacking in emotion, but acting... not so much).

Thought there were a few good voices and enjoyed the show in an i-spy kind of way, spotting many familiar faces in the line up. Will watch again.

If he makes the break he's hoping to in the US, I think we'll lose him for good chunks of time and may not see him on a WE stage again for a long time. But it's what he wants, so I hope they see what we see in him and give him the roles he deserves.

Hi KK, sounds like a lovely few days with your parents. You deserve spoiling I think. Just been looking at the floods. It is just awful. I am definitely getting going on that Ark again!

Thanks for the info Ro. Glad to hear JA had permission, but agree about the audiences. I really hope the GO gets good results from the US, though it is our loss. We will jast have to hope he comes back to see us from time to time.

My bed time, so night night and sleep tight all.

Morning all - thank you Ro/Jo for the links. Glad Jo arrived safely - MM was quite worried when he saw the forecast Jo! Went to 50th Bday BBQ and we did very well - it only started raining at about 7.30 which was when we were due to go home (Sloppy stayed behind) in any case! KK that sounds a lovely couple of days for you. Of course you posted the £5 note! We would have expected nothing less of you. Watched SStar, not overly impressed so far, but then we only saw a selection - the ads are very annoying as is AH's voiceover. Missing Graham! See Diana has been having a shoefest! Starting to cloud over again here oh - not only that it has stared rxining - well that makes a change! Watched the men's doubles and so pleased for our young man and the Dane (now honorary Englishmxn surely) who won they were over the moon. Church this morning then of course the txnnis this afternoon (although may have book with me in case it gets that I can't watch!). So the GO is abandoning us for a while - wonder if Mrs and Bxtsy will go with him - he'll miss them in not. Hello BHB, yes I'm afraid it's indoors again today. Perhaps the summer will come some time! Our friends are off to Mxhorca for four weeks today, have asked them to bring some sunshine back! Let's grab some Bramble and some pastries and have a lovely snuffle until the DCM arrives. You can update me on all your news.

Hi girls really looking forward to see Jo and Eva this lunchtime.We will have to battle our way into Padstow ! I must be the only only who cannot see what is attractive about that place it is always heaving with people and nought to see there. I must say I do prefer Port Isaac, but then I see it through a resisdent eye and not a visitor. Mist is now going lets hope for a bit better weather it is a real micro climate down here for the moment,all the rain and flouding they predicted has not appeard here,thank heaven for that.
I thought we were getting there Eva but then we now have found that we need a new electric circuit for the dashboard of the car a mere 800 quid plus!!!! no need to say I am very cheesed of.
Glad the the Curly one has a chance in USA but will miss him here 10 weeks is a long time. Hey perhaps I can save up for his next venue....
So glad that Auds has arrived safely. KK are you home now or still in Hospital? have had my baby sitting hat again this week end but Ben has been really unconfortable as it appears he is teething already and it is playing havock with his tummy.He will be 3 months old on the seventeenth. Very early for all that.
Thank you Ro for the links. I will listen to them later as I am still on baby duty, no Jo he will not come with us to Padstow!!!!
Ali that weight loss is brilliant.
By the way I cut 5 minutes of my running time this year I did it in 41 minutes and 39 seconds, was very chuffed and astonished as I thought I would be walking it as my leg is still not good mind I have made it worse. It is funny because when I finished I said to Nicholas well that is it no more running for me! and then as we were walking to the car I heard myself say next year I will run it under 40 minutes Nuts or whatI must remember that I will be appraoching 65 by then ( of course am still a mere 27 in reality!)
ok better go back to Benjamin. lots of love to you all XXXXX miss you all dreadfully.

I quite enjoyed Su*erstar, though adverts are annoying and I miss GN. I probably wont go to see the concert though. I thought JA didn't do himself any favours with his attitude however much he wants to play the role and is he a bit classical for J?
Amazing that we now have a W finalist after all these years and I will be routing for AM (as Rafa is out) though I dont think he has much chance! The doubles yesterday were fantastic, what a fairy story for Jonny Mar*y, I saw him play Lleyton at Queens years ago and he's excellent on grass, still served and volleyed all the time then. What a fantastic achievement so who knows maybe AM can do it!

Morning all, and i thas been raining here too. Thought you'd like to know that as it is so unusual! Hope it dries up for them to have the roof off this afternoon. Think it would be better for AM. Diana I will forgive you as RF is a brilliant player who wil probably win, but as someone who is passionate about British txnnis, I know how wonderful it would be if AM won. Nice shoe buying btw!

Chjantale my friend will be delighted you love Port Isxxc. As someone who was born and brought up there she is very proud of it. Must say it looks beautiful as well.

I have lovely ixxnxxg to do today and if it is dry enough, my plants still need planting. Feel I may not manage that though looking outside. They won't need watering in anyway!

Morning BHB, yes I know, all this rain is beyond a joke. Never mind we can get some more Bramble, find the CM and continue to explore the endless possibilities of Snuffling.

Hi Shirley, I should have refreshed before posting. Your feelings about the txnnis are exactly mine! Think it will be a great occassion, whatever happens!

Morning all.

It was chucking it down when I went to bed about 1.00 am and has been lashing down again for the last hour plus though has eased slightly in the last few minutes. Where is all the rain coming from? Ploppy went to play golf a couple of hours ago but I think he might be home sooner rather than later, even he doesn’t find it fun playing when it’s pouring.

Not easy to read but I can understand your message, Eva. Hope you can get the fault sorted but stay with us regardless.

Glad you enjoyed your stay at your parents’, Karen, you deserved it.

I also watched S*perstar - forgot when it started so tuned in 25 mins late but saw the bit I missed on ITV1 +1 afterwards (wish the Beeb had +1 – yes I know there’s iPlayer but we only get this on one TV through the V+ box and Ploppy hogs this for sport). Wasn’t overly impressed but it’s early days – Ploppy’s comment: “Why are you watching this rubbish?” Don’t think JA did himself any favours with audiences despite a good audition, and acting not his strong point. Makes you appreciate how talented himself is even more. Gr*ham N*rton was a big factor in the enjoyment of the BBC programmes and as I can’t stand Am*nda H, not sure how much of the live programmes I’ll watch.

We watched 3 H*rrison F*rd films last night, in part anyway – Raiders, The F*gitive and W*tness on different channels. Seen them all before, Raiders and W*tness countless times, but still thoroughly enjoyable.

It’s got so dark I’ve turned the light on! It almost stopped while I was doing this but the rain’s turned heavy again. It’ll be one drowned rat of a Ploppy.

Very well done on the time, Chantale, especially as you weren't 100% fit. Enjoy your lunch Eva, Jo & Chantale and hope the weather in Cornwall stays dry for you.

Abs has posted some lovely pics from Friday on Lovel*es, thanks Abs.

Morning5 'all
OK, 'if 'you 'want 'my 'coded 'messag5es, 'I'll 'do 'th6em. ' 'Th6e 'weath6er 'is 'lovely 'h6ere! ' 'No, 'I'm 'not 'telling5 'porkies. ' 'Wh6en 'th6e 'morning5 'fog5 'lifted, 'th6e 'sun 'and 'blue 'sky 'came 'out, 'and 'now 'it's 'so 'warm 'outside 'th6at 'even 'Jo 'is 'alking5 'round 'in 'a T-sh6it '(Mind 'you, 'it's 'a 'long5 'sleeved 'one.)

We 'went 'for 'a 'walk 'round 'th6e 'town 'after 'breakfast. ' 'Ch6ecked 'on 'both6 'cars 'to 'see 'th6at 'th6ey're 'OK, 'wh6ich6 'th6ey 'are. ' '(Jo 'was 'introduced 'to 'H&azel 'yesterday, 'of 'course.) ' 'I 'boug5h6t 'my 'Sunday 'paper 'and 'will 'h6ave 'a 'read 'before 'Ch6antale 'and 'Nich6olas 'arrive. ' 'Th6e 'estaurant 'is 'literally 'just 'around 'th6e 'corner 'from 'h6ere, 'so 'won't 'h6ave 'a 'long5 'walk 'back 'if 'I 'need 'an 'Eva 'afterwords!

KK,- 'h6ow 'lovel 'to 'be 'spoilt 'for 'a 'fe 'days. ' 'I'm 'sure 'you 'needed 'it.

Diana,- 'you 'g5ave 'me 'a 'g5ig5g5le 'yesterday 'with6 'th6e 'Sandal- 'G%ate! ' 'I 'h6ad 'to 'read 'it 'a 'couple 'of 'times 'before 'I 'could 'sort 'out 'wh6at 'h6ad 'been 'done. ' '3 'pairs, 'eh6Æ? ' 'Well, 'you'll 'need 'th6em 'wh6en 'you 'g5o 'Sardinia.

So 'wh6at' 'th6at 'ou'll 'all 'be 'watch6ing5?
(It's 'g5etting5 'worse, 'th6is 'code!)

Diana, the shoe buying queen, who would have thought of that.
Well done Chantale for the fast time. And Ali for all the loss.
We had a gentle walk around this morning. Looking forward to seeing Chantale and N for lunch. Taking a very lazy time. Lots of dogs being walked. I know I moan about Dog and the cats, but I do miss them when I'm away. Once I came home from hols because I missed them.

So Eva, you get an apostrophe after every space, and a 5 after every g (% if it's an upper case G) and a 6 after every h ... how bizarre!

Glad to hear you're enjoying P*dstow :)

Hello all came back from a lovely lunch with Eva and Jo boy it lifted my spirits so nice to be among my lovely stage friends again. It was a bit of a let down when we came home as therer were no more friends or baby either!.
It is funny Padstow has improved a hell of a lot., good galleries etc.still a lot of people and not wasy to find a parking space. Loved that little house Jo and Eva were staying in. Was quite bright there but a bit chilly but once we got to Camelford the grey weather greeted us.
I am a bit tired having had a bad night with Benjamin who was a real rigly worm last night very unusual for him had colics poor little might he dropped off like a log at 6.30 AM and grandma had to get up !!! he did not wake up before 9.15. Alright for some!
ok no more news for now,still having a lovely glow from seeing the girls. XXXX

It was very good to see C+N today. Lovely meal too. I had the veggie option for starter and main. I had been a bit dubious when i saw it on the menu, not being a great fan of goats cheese, but it was very nice. I had a bit of a wander with C+N, while Eva went off for her eva. Then I headed off on my own. I even found a second hand clothes sale, nothing caught my attention. There was a band playing on the little band area. They were very good. I bought the requirements for a Cornish cream tea. Very nice it was too.
I had a few chats with some dogs. I kept meeting the same pair of spaniels on my wander. We were almost old friends after the 4th time.
The visitors are thinning out now.

Diana, foxes scream just like babies, it’s the most ear splitting noise.
Sounds like a good bit of shoe shopping to me.

Thanks for the link Jo, ten weeks is just about okay, but what if he does find work over there, and we lose him.................... nooooooooooooo!!’s
Having said that I’ve always said I wish for him what he wants for himself, and that wish never changes. Good luck Lee, just don’t forget us that’s all.
Thanks for the link Ro, (and Abs) lovely to see a casually dressed Lee.

Eva, P*dstow sounds just beautiful as always, I’m really looking forward to September.

Chantale, I must admit Port Issxc is delightful, my favourite place on this earth is St Iv*s, but that is ridiculously crowded in the summer months, (I use the term summer very loosely) we usually go down March or November, the weather can be lovely then.

Eva, where did you go for lunch?

Watching the t*nnis, don’t usually, but feel I have to when there’s a Brit in the final even if it is M*rray.

Very depressed

I 'came 'downstairs 'after 'my 'Eva 'to 'find 'Jo 'scoffing5 'scones 'with6 'clotted 'cream 'and 'strawberry 'jam. ' 'To 'be 'fair, 'sh6e 'h6d 'saved 'one 'for 'me.
I 'was 'fwwling5 'a 'bit 'under 'th6e 'weath6er 'after 'lunch6 'as 'I 'h6ave 'a 'cold 'brewing5, 'so 'instead 'of 'taking5 'a 'walk 'with6 'th6e 'oth6ers, 'I 'htook 'a 'h6ot 'L*msip 'to 'bed 'with6 'me. ' 'I 'did 'h6ear 'th6e 'town 'brass 'band 'doing5 'th6eir 'business, 'and 'very 'g5ood 'th6ey 'were 'too, 'but 'it 'didn't 'exactly 'g5ive 'me 'th6e peace 'I 'wanted.

Sue,- 'we 'h6d 'lunch6 'at 'th6e 'B*sement, 'just 'around 'th6e 'corner. ' 'To 'be 'recommended.

It 'was 'lovely 'to 'see 'Ch6antale 'and 'Nicky. ' 'We 'spent 'a 'couple 'of 'h6ours 'ch6atting5 'and 'eating5 ' 'After 'lunch6 'we 'invited 'th6em 'back 'to 'th6e 'flat 'for 'icecream 'and 'coffee,- 'th6e 'icecream 'being5 'boug5h6t 'in 'th6e 'basement 'under 'our 'flat. ' 'Sometimes 'it 'comes 'in 'h6andy 'to 'live '" 'over 'th6e 'sh6op"!

We'll 'be 'wath6ing5 'th6e 'second 'instalment 'of 'S*perstar 'and 'th6en 'th6ere 'is 'th6e 'new 'W*llander 'at '9pm.

G%ood 'luck 'with6 'th6e 'de-coding5. ' 'If 'I 'ceep 'th6is 'up, 'you 'could 'all 'be 'leg5ible 'for 'Bletch6ley 'Park!

Aw, don't be depressed Pauline. He did brilliantly and he's already made history by getting this far. I really believe he'll do it one day! He did us proud. His speech at the end had me in tears!!

Glad you've all had a good time in P*dstow today.

Must admit I'm looking forward to the Loppyfest in G*ildford as much as I'm looking forward to seeing Himself! It's been too long!

Glad to hear that you're having a good time in Padstow, Eva and Jo, with better weather than here (heavy rain mixed with sunny periods)
I watched SStar too, thought there was a lot of shouting and straining for unreachable notes, very much missed GN's witty comments.

Watched most of the tennis this afternoon, dollop rang to say she was home early from her festival, bit of a washout and wanted g.scollop home. I got back from station just in time to watch RF take the final game and Champship.
Shame that AM couldn't quite do it.

Also bit alarmed to hear of GO's 10 week trip to US but of course I hope he achieves everything he wants there, I was interested to hear him say in the interview (thanks Ro) that with hindsight he wonders if he did the right thing in not accepting another WE role after he left Joseph, I hope he hasn't had disappointments here and that is why he's off to pastures new.

Very glad to hear that you had a lovely time with your parents KK and hope you are feeling more cheerful.
Diana I didn't realise you had a "shoe habit" to equal Carol's "handbag habit"!

Been 'watch6ing5 'W*llander, 'but 'h6ave 'to 'say 'I'm 'disappointed. ' 'I 'love 'th6e 'Swedish6 'series, 'wh6ich6 'I 'th6ink 'was 'screened 'on 'B*c '4 'a 'wh6ile 'ag5o, 'but 'I'm 'afraid 'KB 'isn't 'portraing5 'th6e 'W*llander 'I 'know 'and 'love. 'Besides 'th6e 'story 'wasn't 'from 'one 'of 'M*nkell's 'books. ' 'I 'didn't 'recog5nized 'anyth6ing5 'from 'th6e 'plot, 'and 'I've 'read 'all 'th6e 'W*llander 'books 'several 'times.

My 'cold 'is 'g5etting5 'worse 'and 'I 'th6ink 'I'm 'runnung5 'a 'fever, 'so 'I'll 'with6draw 'to 'my 'bed 'with6 'yet 'anoth6er 'mug5 'of 'L*mpsip.

....watched the match, sad for AM don't think the rain break and the roof helped him. Glad the girls in Cxxnwell had a lovely time. We have had neavy showers and then some sunshine, and it has been very muggy. Off to bed as need to be up fairly early tomorrow as taking Sloppy food shopping and then off to see Ann as I am on medicine administering duties. Sweet Meads all.

Eva has gone to bed. She is def looking a bit peaky. I did offer my laptop for her post but it is fun being a decoder.
Can't wait to complete my media survey tomorrow. Wallender well. I now remember I didn't much like the last series. I don't remember it being as terrible as the episode tonight. The story was OK, just the acting, the directing, the lighting and most everything else (costumes were OK) was not good.
Nightlee night

You are right I know Karen, still depressed though. So near!

Watched SS and see that JA didn't make it through. That would explain why he was in ATTC. Hardly recognised Seamus. I think they have put him in disguise hoping no one realises who he is!

Watched Wxllander. Now you see Jo I like it and think KB brilliant. Just the subject matter is very dark and depressing. So I'm still depressed! Not sure if it is based on a book but I know Hxnning Mxnkell comes over and collaborates with KB on the series. Still as I don't like sub titles, and never do them I can't compare it and have never read the books which can also be a good thing!

Hope Eva is ok, ohmmms for her. Maybe it is the pressure of writing in code?

Off to bed, so night night and sleep tight.

Just popped back before I go to bed, late tonight.

Have to admit I was in tears at M*rray's speech, he really struggled to get the words out.

Eva, hope you're feeling better tomorrow, we'll try the B*sement in September. Great news the flat is above the ice cream shop, not much good for my figure though, I could eat K*lly's ice cream till it comes out of my ears, it is K*lly's isn't it?

Maeve, I wouldn't know what Lee thinks about not going into another WE role after J*seph, he usually makes good choices though, and I think he's done brilliantly all along. I really hope that he thinks that too.
I hate the thought of losing him to the US, and hope that's not what he wants.

Don't like the sound of Eva's cold, hope it doesn't spoil her holiday. Ro had a rough time of it down there, bad omen for September d'you think???
Nite nite Loppies x

Morning all, another grey one but at the moment not raining so that's a plus. Eva, hope your germs have been held at bay by the L'sip - it's horrid being ill when you are away from home and your own bed. Watched W'der too, but MM gave up. Have to say I prefer Lxwis...not quite so gloomy. Watched SS whilst MM took Sloppy home. Do not think JA did himself any favours at all - and this is the second time he has been shown in an unfavourable light. Suspect that is why Antony was in the first few nights of AToTC. Not sure this experience will have done his (JA) future prospects for stage work any good at all. . Find the one who looks like an extra from the 3 Mskteers quite annoying (the blonde one, Nxthan)...... Like Maeve said missing GN - AH just doesn't cut the mustart (actually I find her a pain). Today of course seeing Ann and hoping to find out from Ann what happened on Thursday re continuing care. Also whether the PEG training has yet taken place for the day time carer. Obviously not at the moment as we are going over. Taking Sloppy food shopping first so going to have a busy morning. Hello BHB, let's grab the Vanillita and the paninis and see if it is warm enough to sit on the verandah.....we could put the patio heater on. If not it will just have to be a nice long snuffle indoors until the DCM arrives.

Pauline I'm depressed too and doubly so after watching KB in W! It is very dark, did he have that girlfriend in the last series, I can't remember if I've seen her before. Agree with all your comments re SS & JA Carol - glad he was sent packing. No one grabs me at the moment though we haven't seen the majority of them if there are still 30 left.

...well I thought that about the girlfriend Shirley, then thought perhaps I missed some episodes!

Morning5 'all. ' 'It's 'cloudy 'h6ere 'and it's 'a 'drizzle. ' 'I 'sent 'th6e 'weah6er 'reporter 'Jo) 'outside 'to 'ch6eck, 'and 'I 'th6ink 'sh6e 'h6ad 'a 'crafty 'sig5g5arett 'wh6ile 'sh6e 'was 'out!

H&ello 'sweeth6eart. ' 'No, 'no 'snug5g5ling5 'today 'as 'I 'don't 'watch6 'you 'to 'catch6 'my 'cold. ' 'It's 'a 'Cornish6 'cold 'as 'opposed 'to 'a 'Norweg5ian 'one. ' 'Not 'sure 'wh6ich6 'is 'th6e 'worst. ' 'I 'am 'feeling5 'slig5h6tly 'better 'today 'th6oug5h6 'I 'usually 'do 'in 'th6e 'morning5s.

Th6e 'g5irlfriend 'with6 'son 'is 'a 'new 'invention 'in 'W. ' 'It 'never 'h6appened 'in 'th6e 'books! ' 'Sorry 'ladies, 'but 'I 'don't 'th6ink 'KB 'is 'doing5 'th6e 'series 'justice.

My 'lovely 'g5uest 'is 'leaving5 'today. ' 'It's 'been 'g5ood 'h6aving5 'h6er 'h6ere, 'even 'if 'sh6e 'didn't 'work 'h6er 'mag5ic 'on 'BB! ' '(I'll 'try 'to 'track 'down 'a 'pooter 'doctor 'h6ere 'today.) ' 'I 'h6ave 'to 'let 'h6er 'g5o 'back 'to 'Dog5 'before 'sh6e '(th6e 'dog5) 'drives 'h6er 'carer 'demented.

Btw. ' 'Th6e 'sun 'is 'breaking5 'th6roug5h6.

I know i missed some episodes of Wallender last time as I didn't much like it. Thought I'd give the new one a go. Might not bother with it again though.
I think re JA in SS, might have to take account of the cutting for the view of him which was presented.
Bit drizzly here this am. I've not long been up.

Morning, a bit dull here but I've risked hanging the washing out.
Oohhmms for your cold Eva, hope the l*msip does the trick.
Missed most of the match yesterday as I was at work, really felt for AM afterwards, good to finally see him show some emotion as it made hime much more likeable.
I'm quite enjoying SS (apart from AH!) they got rid of most of the ones I felt should go, esp JA as I really started to get annoyed with him. Finally spotted Seamus, they really are giving him a low profile. One or two possibilities but we haven't really seen enough of any of them yet.
Better get some breakfast, I haven't had time yet as youngest scollop had to be in one place and nephew in another this morning so I've had to rush around first thing. Time to eat and have a coffee and a breather now.

Morning all, and it's grey and gloomy so no change there. A bit like Wxllander really! KB is one of my favourite actors, I think him quite brilliant so I must be prejudiced! I thought he met this lady right at the end of the last episode, but I am probably imagining it. It must be anothe Lxnley thing for you Eva. I understand that completely. As I said, sometimes these things are best seen if you don't know the books.

Not sure it was the cutting that was the problem for JA, though agree that can be very cruel. I think it more that he seemed to be a poor actor! However he has a cracking voice so I'm sure he will be fine.

Shirley I still feel blue about yesterday. I felt Rxger could well have waited till next year for his record! Really felt for AM. I hope he can pick himself up again and realise he has made a breakthrough this year getting to the final.

I have a busy day today as well. I have to go to the bank, hopefully with the cheque this time, then shop and then I have to go and have a blood test ready for my op next week. That could take ages as the waiting is usually a long time.

Morning BHB, so it wasn't nice outside? Never mind we'll get more Vanillita and join the CM.

Eva last night's episode was based on a short story by HM. I have found this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2012/07/henning-mankell-wallander.shtml

Not that you'll like it any better, but I thought you might find the article interesting! Forgot to say glad you feel a bit better today, fingers crossed it lasts.

all packed, nearly end of my hols :(

Hello. Sorry to see AM lose but was pleased it was not a one sided competition. he did give RF a fight, esp. in first 2 sets. AM was obv upset - so near and yet so far. Loved the men,s doubles final M.rray and Ne.lsen were fab.

Only glanced at SS - it seemed boring so switched off after 5 mins.

W'der. I love the Swedish ones but I do think KB character actually nearer to the character in the books - and if HM helping with the series then that would help explain that. I think that as the Swedish ones have gone on the character has got more "soft" in a way that I didn't feel he was in the books. I agree that don't remember plot from the books - but then don't think new Swedish ones linked to books plots either. Think girlfriend a new intro but wondered if she is a tool to emphasis KB's total focus on job and separation from real family emotion/life,- which the books stress. I also love the brooding, isolated nature of KB and the scenery, lighting, music - and find it very evocative of the books. So in some ways I think this new series is closer to the books (or my interpretation and reading of them) than the Swedish one - but I love both.

Given family life with F-i-l I think W'der may on to the right way to go i.e. just ignore them all. Ploppy and i very close to walking away. such a shame that old age can bring out (doubly so) all the negative self centred traits in a personality.

C.rnwall sounds nice - tho ploppy always say W isles like C.rwall but without all the people. My parents have been up in L.wis for a week and wall to wall heat. Sloppy loves heat but said it was too hot ( I have never heard her say that before) . seemingly they have had extreme heat and no rain since before we were up end May. Changing now I think . However we need another hol to look forward to so might look at C.rwall for sep.

Ploppy still bussing to work (3.5 hours daily commute) and doing the rounds of hospital appts. we are in negotiations with D.LA but been told it will likely be 6-8 weeks before they would even open the form! It's only peoples lives - no hurry obviously!

KK - sorry your health not being sorted. have to say I have become very disillusioned with medical profession. Can def see pound signs in consultants eyes when you look into them. Once we are more on even keel I will write them with info on all the support agencies and additional (very hard to find!) government information around the issues we are dealing with. it would be nice if they could give this info to others in our situation to enable them to access support and information, rather than send them in to the wilderness as we were. But have to say doubt they will even bother - too busy protecting their own backs and counting their fees! Sad as I was brought up to show utmost respect for Drs but... Disillusioned - moi!

Hope your cold goes soon Eva. UB scollop gave me seem of his (he kept some for himself) and 2 weeks later we are still coughing and spluttering. UB scollop off to t.neriff. on Weds. Sis cheered me up (not) by telling me Sp police scam going on there . They find group of UK lads drunk (not hard) then arrest them but say arrest can go away for...several hundred euro . One of her sons friends didn't have the money so ended up in police cell and has to go back for trial. no evidence but as they were all so drunk they cant remember where they were to prove otherwise . Scary.

Eva - Ploppy would love your blogs. he is fascinated by all things code - esp Bl.tchl.y Park. he will prob want your BB so he can have his own code!

I think GO has always wanted to move into acting so hope this works for him. tho have to say I still prefer him in musicals - and do think that is where he shines most but I admire him for following his dream.

Have to give presentation tomorrow as my final assessment for a course at work so better off and practice it again. Keep putting it off but..

afternoon girls.weather is brighter now here. I do hope Eva is feeling better. Have a good journey home JO.
Although I felt sorry for AM I was really pleased for Roger F... he is such a gracious person and I am sure AM will get there and have more gand slams to his credit.it was nice to see emotions as I have always found him cold and not very nice, He should be proud of himself he did UK proudeven if he came second.
Fi it ain't excatly warm for the mo here!
Sue 1 I must say that of course I hardly go to Port Isaac in the summer and St Ives seems to be an impossible place to park even in winter !
Must start the accoutns again I keep being distracted.
Sue 1 yes do try the basement the choice is rather limited but the food excelent and I think they do change the menu during the week. We did have the same as Eva. Loved Eva's little house just right for a few days and with fantastic views.

Sue - I definitely endorse the Basement recommendation. It was the only place I ate before I was ill (and no, the two things were NOT connected!) and the food was wonderful. Menu changes daily, I think, but you'd probably only eat there once anyway as there's so much choice! It's also tiny, so booking advised, but you can book online :)

Eva - hope you're feeling better.

Jo - safe journey home.

Oh, and there's an edited version of B*dlam available for download on the Timeline ... just in case anyone still hasn't seen it.

Hello lovely Loppies, here I am at long last. Typing this in Word bit by bit and then pasting it over. The wonderful Jo gave me the new link.

First of all, thank you, thank you all for the cards and the beautiful flowers (plus chocs of course). Ploppy was most impressed by your kindness. He gives the odd snigger when he looks at the pics of a certain curly haired chap.

I have been to the hospital, been x-rayed and diagnosed with ongoing sciatica and an arthritic hip, oh deep joy – more like deep pain!! Anyway, apparently nothing can be done at the moment so I will just have to get on with it. Taxis are costing me an absolute fortune and walking is a bit difficult just now. Anyway, enough moaning, there are people far far worse off than me.

I will not be able to read all the e-mails and blog postings, there are way too many but I notice that Auds has left these shores and I must e-mail her my best wishes. Poor KK is still suffering, lots of ohms zooming your way Karen and also to the very brave Ann not forgetting Fi’s Ploppy as well.

During my absence I have loved the footie and the tennis. Quite miss it now it is all over.

I must be in the minority re Wallander, Ploppy and I thought it was excellent, very dark and scary.

Not sure about Superstar yet, was glad to see that JA got his come-uppance. I remember seeing him on some sort of cooking programme when he showed himself up. I think I read somewhere that Alex Gaumond (Emmet before Lee) was amongst the contestants but couldn’t spot him. By the way, what is AtoTC - you know how hopeless I am at working these things out.

That’s all for now, it has taken me since this morning to write this in small chunks and my left bottom is complaining!

Afternoon 'all.
Jan,- 'so 'g5ood 'to 'see 'you. ' 'Sorry 'about 'writing5 'in 'code, 'but 'BB 'is 'being5 'difficult! ' 'Couldn't 'find 'anyone 'h6ere 'to 'fix 'h6er. ' 'I 'don't 'th6ink 'it's 'worth6 'g5oing5 'to 'anoth6er 'town 'looking5 'for 'pc-doctors. ' 'I'll 'be 'g5one 'by 'Friday.
You 'can 'ch6ang5e 'over 'to 'your 'rig5h6t 'bum 'now!

Still 'feeling5 'a 'bit 'feeble, 'but 'not 'feverish6 'ag5ain- 'yet.

I 'h6ad 'a 'text 'from 'Jo 'and 'sh6e's 'safely 'h6ome 'ag5ain. ' 'g5 'h6ours' 'drive, 'so 'sh6e's 'h6ad 'a 'g5ood 'run.

Th6e 'nice 'weath6er 'is 'till 'h6ere, 'but 'fortunately 'much6 'less 'people 'around. ' 'I'm g5'lad 'I'm 'not 'h6ere 'in 'th6e 'sch6ool 'h6oliday!

Fi,- 'if 'I 'can't 'g5et 'BB 'fixed, 'your 'Ploppy 'can 'h6ave 'h6er 'very 'ch6eap!

Jan lovely to see you but sorry about your medical news. My aunt is having a hip replacement at the end of the month as she has severe athritis in one hip and is in constant pain. Eva glad to hear Jo safely home, bet the animals will be pleased to see here! Nice to see Fi too.....can see why you are becoming disillusioned! I am back from Ann and my niece was there....apparently they have turned down the application for care....she isn't ill enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So they are having to carry on paying for carers themselves. They are appealing of course. Every time we see Ann she is a little worse. Certainly after a little "plateau" earlier in the year when she seemed to be fairly stable, she has deteriorated quite a lot in the last four/five weeks. Heartbreaking. On a cheerier note, I had a major blonde moment yesterday. I was taking up the hem on one of MM's pair of jeans, whilst watching the txnnis.....finished both legs and gave them to him. This morning he came in and said "is this supposed to be like this?" I had turned up one inside and one on the outside......hey ho! Have had to undo the stitches on one leg and redo it this afternoon. I was tempted to undo the good one and do them both on the outside!

Oh Jan sorry to hear they cannot fix you up yet.
Jo glad you are home safely.
Ro you will be glad to know that we shall be visiting Basement more often as I thought it was well worth it.
Carol and Fi It is disgusting to be treated like that re care, it just is not fair it makes me really mad , mind I just found out the in Belgium in hospital they are also short of staff and my aunt who just had an open heart op did not get the care she needed either.
Oh carol were you ever so distracted with the txnnis??? poopr MM.
ok gym time !.
Eva if you nedd anything it does not take too long to go and help you just ask.X

Evening all. Managed to get everything done today that I wanted, including managing to pay the cheque into the bank. Also got my blood test done. I was advised by my friend to go after lunch as it is quieter. She was right, it took about 15 mins in all. I still had to pay £4 to park the car though! Outrageous. Not as ouitrageous as Ann having care turned down. How ill do you have to be for heavens sake?

Jan nice to see you, but sorry for your suffering. I do hope they will find some way to give you a bit of relief. Constant pain is so debilitating. AToTC is A Tale Of Two Cities, that JA was starring in.

Glad to hear Jo is back safe and sound. Much relief from MW3Ds maybe?

Carol,- 'your 'news 'about 'Ann's 'care '(or 'lack 'th6ereof) 'makes 'my 'blood 'boil!
Wh6at 'you 'did 'to 'poor 'MM's 'trousers 'just 'g5oes 'to 'sh6ow 'h6ow 'dang5erous 't*nnis 'can 'be!

Ch6antale,- 'you 'are 'sweet. ' 'Th6ank 'you 'for 'th6e 'offer, 'but 'I 'h6ope 'I 'don't 'h6ave 'to 'take 'you 'up 'on 'it.

I 'h6ave 'anoth6er 'fairly 'lazy 'day 'planned 'for 'tomorrow. ' 'I 'h6ave 'an 'appointment 'for 'a 'pedicure 'just 'around 'th6e 'corner, 'and 'I 'suppose 'I 'h6ave 'anoth6er 'trip 'to 'T*sco 'for 'some 'stock 'p.
Just 'back 'from 'anoth6er 'leisure 'walk 'around 'th6e 'h6arbour 'in 'sunsh6ine. ' 'I'm 'loving5 'it!

Fi,- 'h6as 'your 'email 'been 'h6ackedÆ? ' 'I 'received '2 'identical 'email 'with6out 'any 'text 'ut 'with6 'a 'link 'to 'a 'website 'aout 'slimmimg5 'pills.
I 'opemed 'th6e 'first 'and 'th6en 'deleted 'both6.

Help - think my pc may have the virus some of you have had previously. So if you get an email from me - bin it! What do I do now. you can tell I am not techy but have no idea what to do.

Jan - fab to see you. Rats that you are more housebound. Hope they can do something soon. how bad does it have to be before you can have a hip replacement?. my friend just had a double hip replacement - and is a new woman. On same vein re Ann. NHS not good with degenerative illnesses - allegedly that is care and not medicine and NHS doesn't pay for care.

Eva _ I will quite miss the code if ever BB fully recovers. by the way I did an Eva list today for UB scollop to get ready for his hols (day after tomorrow!) and starting work. I left it and then went to practice my presentation and when I came back he had list - AND was doing the things on it. Had to sit down! But I did remember that when he was a child and even teenager he used to love sitting with me to make up a list of all the things to do in a summer holiday and then ticking the times off the list over the holidays. Maybe I have found the way to get him organised. he has been working on the list all day:) on other hand he may just want something!

Any hints on pc gratefully received:)

http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/331850/Lee-Mead-on-pains-of-parenting

Fi I'll find the link as to what to do re your account and post it here in a min

Meant to sat can someone send an email to everyone NOT to open emails from me please. Loathe to send anything from my email . thanks.

Running a virus check (will take hours) but we only have the M...soft one - should we have better?

Fi I've marked your email that you have been hacked.

This tells you what to do
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/10/27/hotmail-hijacked-here-s-what-to-do.aspx

hello all!

Just droppng in to say hi. I've had a lovely week-end at our tournement. The weather was supprisingly good and the medieval food fantastic. I tweeted photo.

Sorry I've not really caught up on the blog. I've just caught bits. But I can see Eva is talking in tongues.

And Jan is here! Hello lass - sorry you are poorly.

Carol - many OOOHHMS for Ann. I hope she gets her care.

Looking forward to seeing you too at Guildford KK! And the curly haired one.

I am so glad JA got booted off JCS. I used to like him but after hearing his attitude towards his fans...

OOHHMMS for all needies!

I had a lovely time with Eva, nice and relaxing. The band yesterday were very good.
The trip back was a little damp, but not too bad. I shaved an hour off the journey by 1) going faster as it was drier 2) by putting my satnav up a bit higher, so didn't have the loosing satellite problems, and therefore do a little extra loop as I did on the way down 3) not stopping for so long. Simples!!
BG was very please to see me and so was Mw3Ds. Unfortunately Dog was a little put out by the walk slight time change and 'encouraged' Mw3Ds to wash his floor. He did say she didn't bark as much, which for me would be a great benefit. Lady across the road fed the cats. I took her some Cornish cheese and a box of biscuits.
On the way home I called in to the shop where Melf's daughter works. She had just left to visit Felf. Felf had come through the op, so she had gone to visit. Of course they won't really know how she is until tomorrow.

Carol, how 'they' can say Ann doesn't need carer time is beyond understanding.

Hi Jan and Jane. Jan sorry to read they can't do anything more intrusive to get rid of the pain.
Jane glad you had a good weekend. I'll see if I can see photo, unless it was the food one I saw the other day.

Fi I must be getting used to these wretched hack emails as I deleted it as soon as I saw there was nothing but a link on it. I think we none of us would just send a link and not say something. When it happemned to me I was told to change my password, which I did. Hopefully all seems to be ok.

Thanks for the link Jo. Hope the "move to LA soon" bit is just the 10 weeks!

Hi Jane, must be blind, I missed you! Glad you had a good weekend and not too wet. You must have been in one of only two dry places in the country. Eva and Jo were in the other one!

Thanks JO. Bit of problem tho . Microsoft have closed my account and I am (with Ploppy's help) following the links to how to reactivate the account BUT M'soft i want to send me a new code. Fine but only option they will give me is to send it my old (and now non existing) alternative email account. No way of changing this email address and no way to contact Msoft. IT geek has been on phone to help us and there just seems no way round this. May have to set up whole new account but not up to that tonight. So for now I am not in email contact. sigh.

Carol it's unbelievable that anyone could think Ann doesn't require carers, hope the appeal is successful.

Great to see you back Jan, sorry to hear that you're another one that's not getting the treatment you need.

Fi, I stupidly opened your e-mail, should have remembered that " no subject" is dangerous, everything seems OK at the moment, will run a check shortly.
Glad you had a good journey back today Jo and that you're still enjoying Padst*w Eva.
I've been to H*m Ho*se today, lots of lovely paintings and stuff inside and beautiful gardens

h Fi that is horrid, it will be sorted though I am sure.
Jane glad you had a good time.
Glad your journey was not too bad Jo.
I still can't believe I saw you in Padstow, it was a real treat for me to see you both ,oh boy I am repeating myself! its my age you know!!!! getting old., hehehe.
Glad to know the Curly one lives in the real world, children are lovely but they do change a couple's life and I suppose for those in acting it must be even harder.
Ninite dear loppies sweet meads all.

G%ood 'nig5h6t 'all. ' 'Th6e 'Viking5 'Code 'Inventor 'is 'g5oing5 'to 'bed.

Bed time for me too, so night night and sleep tight, and for Eva, G%ood 'nig5h6t.

I had a bath to silence. Dog is still alive!!
Proving it by barking now
Nightlee night (except if you live nextdoor to me, may be a few minutes until silence)

Morning all, lost my pencil again I see. Not raining at the moment and of course our h pipe ban was lifted yesterday - hooray! Have a church meeting this morning then admin type things and possibly the wxshing this afternoon. Rehearsal this evening. Apart from that it's a normal day at the non coalface! Hope the germs are losing Eva and that you are feeling much better. Think MM may get out into the garden this afternoon and finally plant the flowers we bought the other week. He discovered at the weekend that the garage flat roof was leaking (onto the wine bottles!), so has tried various remedies (all failed), but has now been successful! Feel having a weathertight roof could be a good thing give the forecast for July is much the same as for June. Do you think we will have an Inxian Summer? My friend was telling me last night she still hasn't done the winter/summer clothes swop.....well I only did part of mine for the holiday! Maybe August will be nice she said optimistically!Glad it was dry for you this weekend Lady J, as well as for Eva and Jo. Sounds like a good drive back yesterday Jo. I love HxM Hse Maeve ... in fact I suggested to Twin and MM we go there on a sunny day (hah!) as it's not too far for us. Fi, I managed to be suspicious of the email so deleted it. Hope you get your pooter fixed! Hello BHB, well we might risk sitting outside with the patio heater...what do you think? OK, you bring the Blushing Bubbles and I'll get the pastries. We can take the pink blanket and have a lovely snuffle while we wait for the DCM.

Morning all

Just got this GAlert - I know it's what he wants to do but I'm not liking the sound of two years with no WE (call me selfish)!!

http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/07/09/lee-mead-mr-denise-van-outen-says-smug-celeb-parents-give-the-perception-of-perfection/

The full article in New! is worth a read - the Express and parentdish pieces are extracts. But yes, 3 months now to lay the groundwork and back to LA again in the new year for the pilot season to see if it's paid off ... then who knows?! If the plan works it may be a longer than a couple of years before we see him on the WE stage again :-/

Hopefully there will be small screen, maybe even big screen, compensations in the meantime ... and concerts, I'm sure there'll be the odd concert, I reckon he loves the buzz of live performance too much to give it up for too long.

Morning all. All grey and raining outside, so what's new? I will try to ignore it. I am having a house cleaning day today as I seem to be a tad busy till the weekend. Not my favourite sort of day. Mind I may have a good excuse to stop as I seem to have pulled a muscle in my shoulder and will have to be careful not to hurt it more. Just looking at my garden, all this rain has devastated the flowers in my pots on the patio. So depressing.

Talking of depressing, thanks for the link KK, but although I know it could be very exciting for him, the thoughts of him being in the US for 2 years, arghhhh! He says Bxtsy tested their relationship, I think he is testing us! However we will be here when he gets back, we can hope he may come back and do the odd concert or something. I said we can hope!

Morning BHB, you tried the patio but decided to abandon it when it started raining? Good idea, I'll get some more Blushing Bubbles and we'll find the CM and adjorn to the staff room shall we?

Morning. Hmmmm when I read a previous article that said plans for another baby are on hold for the time being I did suspect he may be over the pond for longer than 10 weeks. While he has to do what he feels right for him and his family I would selfishly like a WE role!
Taking Sloppy to hospital for eye check-up in a bit. Better sort nephew out as he seems to have spilt yoghurt all down himself!
I've sent the lovely Martin a couple of pics of scollops, hope he doesn't mind obliging.
Bye for now

Morning5 'all. '(And 'a 'special 'G%ood 'Morning5 'to 'Pauline!)
It's 'a 'cloudy, 'but 'mild 'day 'h6ere 'so 'far.

H&ello 'sweeth6eart. ' 'You 'decided 'to 'stay 'insideÆ? ' 'If 'you 'come 'down 'to 'Padstow, 'you 'can 'stay 'with6 'me 'now 'th6at 'Jo's 'left. ' 'Plenty 'of 'room. ' 'You'll 'th6ink 'about 'itÆ?

I'm 'back 'from 'my 'small 'T*sco 'sh6opping5. ' 'Wanted 'to 'g5o 'early, 'so 'th6at 'I 'could 'still 'h6ave 'my 'parking5 'space 'wh6en 'I 'came 'back. ' 'I 'h6ave 'to 'g5et 'th6ere 'before 'th6e 'arrival 'of 'th6e 'h6oi-polloi, 'you 'know.
At '11 'am 'I 'h6ave 'th6e 'appointment 'for 'my 'pedicure. ' 'After 'th6at, 'I 'don't 'know 'yet. ' 'I 'h6ave 'a 'very 'ug5ly 'coug5h6 'now, 'so 'I 'mig5h6t 'just 'take 'a 'stroll 'along5 'th6e 'h6arbour 'before 'h6aving5 'lunch6.

No 'E 'for '2 'yearsÆ? ' 'Can 'you 'h6ear 'me 'crying5Æ?

On the train on my way to Sc*tland for a couple of days with No2.

Eva, actually when you get used to it your posts are quite easy to read. There was an email doing the rounds a while ago that was a bit similar, and surprisingly easy to read, just need to adjust your eyes to cut out the rubbish. Glad you’re enjoying P*dstow, will you venture further afield? P*rranporth beach is lovely, our favourite with the dogs.

Ah Jo, short and sweet holiday. Won’t be long till the Island Tour.

Fi, we’re in P*dstow the 2nd week in September. Disgusting that the D**A are taking so long to sort things out, you’re right they don’t care. I’ve come to the conclusion that no-one in authority does!

Ro, thanks for the B*sement info, we’ll certainly book.

Lovely to see you Jan, a few ohhhmmmsss are in order I think.

Carol, I wonder how ill you have to be, (see my post to Fi,) I’ve seen too much of it to have any faith in the System!
Re the indian summer, September will be glorious!

Jo, glad to see you’re home safe, how is Mw3Ds? Ohhhmmmsss for Felf hope she recovers well.

Maeve, glad I’m not the only one to open a suspect attachment, trouble is you do it on autopilot. Will be more careful in future though.

KK, you’re selfish!! Aren’t we all, heartbreaking to contemplate losing him, even if we do want the best for him.

Looking forward to the next two days, mind you No2 is off to the states for a month in October and then for three months till March. Both of them gone, this is not good. :( :(

Always knew this housewxrk thing was dangerous. I seem to have pulled a muscle in my shoulder so have had to stop. Shame! I will put a heat pad on it and see if that helps.

Thanks for the info about Nxw Ro. I have read the article and it is interesting to know he put himself forward as a judge on SS. He would have been so good, shame. Also thanks for the tweet about our land lord's article on the same show. Very interesting if anyone would like a read it is here:

http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/tvtoday/2012/07/the-other-side-of-superstar/

Sue have a lovely 2 days in Scxtland. So Alfie is off to the US as well eh? So that means emigration? Well if you don't maybe the divorce will be put on hold!

...two years!! Oh dear that's a long drought. Talking of droughts we have had torrential rain and a thunderstorm right overhead this afternoon. Now we have a little blue sky and some clouds and it is certainly brighter. Had my meeting this morning then had lunch with MM at the Red Lion (remember it KK?). This afternoon sorted out some stuff to rehearse tonight then I have been doing some w&i. Just sitting down for a rest!

Afternoon 'all.
My 'toes 'look 'lovely 'and 'my 'feet 'feel 'g5rand. ' 'I 'wish6 'my 'h6ead 'felt 'th6e 'same, 'but 'th6e 'fever 'is 'back 'and 'I'm 'coug5h6ing5 'fit 'to 'burst.
I 'h6ad 'lunch6 'ag5ain 'at 'Th6e 'B*sement, 'and 'I'm 'sure 'th6e 'food 'was 'delish6, 'but............in 'my 'state 'I 'couldn't 'really 'enjoy 'it. ' 'I've 'been 'in 'bed 'all 'afternoon, 'feeling5 'very, 'very 'sorry 'for 'myself. ' 'I 'h6ope 'tomorrow 'is 'a 'better 'day.

Oh Eva that is so horrid. You must feel dreadful. I hope another night will see an improvement and am sending lots of ohhhhmmmms for you.

Th6e 'article 'about 'G%O 'and 'fath6erh6ood 'is 'in 'today's 'D 'E*press, 'th6e 'paper 'edition.

Pauline,- 'th6ank 'you 'for 'th6e 'link 'to 'Scott 'dear's 'article 'about 'SS. ' 'Th6e 'sweet 'man 'is 'h6olding5 'up 'G%O's 'first 'version 'of 'PIB 'as 'an 'example 'of 'excellent 'talents 'th6at 'can 'come 'th6roug5h6 ' 'prog5ram 'like 'th6at!

I 'spoke 'g5ently 'to 'H&azel 'th6is 'morning5 'wh6en 'we 'drove 'up 'to 'T*sco's. ' 'I 'h6ave 'been 'a 'bit 'worried 'th6at 'sh6e's 'feeling5 'lonely 'in 'th6e 'car 'park, 'so 'I 'asked 'h6er 'if 'sh6e 'was 'OK 'wh6en 'sh6e 'was 'th6ere 'alone. ' '" 'AloneÆ?", 'sh6e 'said " 'I 'am 'blessed 'with6 'th6e 'company 'of 'about '1g5o 'seag5ulls. ' 'Th6ey 'even 'leave 'th6eir "cards" 'on 'my 'roof!" ' 'Do 'you 'th6ink 'sh6e 'was 'being5 'sarkyÆ?

Well I thought it showed what an intelligent landlord we have Eva! Poor Hazel. Those seagulls are a menace.

Hi all,

I have bought N*w to read the whole interview and to be honest I'm taking it with a pinch of salt. There are things in it they say he said that are very un-GO-like. Plus even if he did say he's not doing a show for a couple of years - we all know the GO's sense of time! Or lack thereof! Let's not panic just yet Loppies!

Fi - that e-mail thing is so frustrating. That's just what happened to Geri. What a mess.

Eva Oh dear - I hope you are feeling better soon. I agree with Sue - I can read your posts quite easily now.

Oh no - must dash off - bye for now.

Well, guess where bro was at the weekend

30 miles away from Eva and I! He has bought a little house in Redruth. That is in the area our paternal grandmother's family came from. A few months ago he was going to buy a flat in Reading, just a bit different.

Jane unfortunately his sense of time has got better in the last year.

Eva, I do hope you feel better very soon. Such a shame for you to be ill in such a lovely place.

Torch came past our main building today, I was in a meeting at another building.

Mr S has just knocked

Melf's daughter has just phone. Felf is in pain, but has taken a couple of steps

AAAAAAAARRRRRRG5G5G5G5G5G5G5G5G5G5G5
I 'can't 'access 'my 'email 'account 'because 'my 'password ' 'consists 'of 'th6e 'number 'O '(Th6is 'is 'th6e 'capital 'letter 'O) 'among5st 'oth6ers 'and 'th6is 'blasted 'key 'board 'won't 'write 'it!

Jo,- 'so 'we 'could 'h6ave 'met 'up 'with6 'G%RRRR 'th6enÆ? ' 'At 'least 'now 'you'll 'h6ave 'somewh6ere 'to 'come 'on 'h6oliday!

Oh pooh Eva, so your email doesn't understand code, how annoying is that? It really is weird.

Glad to hear Felf is walking a little, but so sorry she is still in pain. Nice place Redruth, not surprised your bro wants to move there.

Jo,- 'th6at 'is 'g5ood 'news 'about 'felf.

Felf still has a long way to go, before she can get back to doing my garden, it is looking rather messy. She is 79, so the garden will have to wait. She sent a message to say a cucumber will be ready in the brown house (brown supports). I only did the watering, didn't check the produce.

Maeve's email has been hacked Subject is 'Private message'. I've reported it to Hotmail.

We are an infectious lot at themoment aren't we! Thanks Jo. Way past my bedtime so night night and sleep tight.

Sorry everyone about the "Private message", hope you've managed to delete before opening. I received the message from two different people today so it must be doing the rounds all over the place
Thanks for reporting it Jo.

Morning all - noticed two "suspect subject" emails from Maeve when I opened up this morning....thought I'd check on here and voila - emails now deleted. Thanks Vigilxnte Jo! Maeve no worried, think it has happened to all of us at one time or another. Eva you need to speak very severely to your keyboard about not reading your code - hope you are feeling lots better today. I am up early as we are taking my aunt to hospital for a half day training in what to expect when she has her hip op at the end of the month (that's hip operxtion not hip hop as you might think!) We have to get her there by 9 am and as that is right in the middle of rxsh hour we are collecting her at 8 am hence the early start! Traffic round here is pretty bad at the moment due to the closure of the stretch of the X4 near LHR with traffic being diverted onto the X40 near us. This afternoon we are off to MKeynes with Twin and Sloppy to see Mxdnight Txngo with Vxncent and Flxvia, so looking forward to that. Hello BHB yes not too bad a morning so far - shall we risk the verandah? OK, you bring the Kxr Rxyale and I'll get the pastries. Time for a snuffle I think! Doubt the DCM is up at the moment!

Morning5 'all.
It's 'cloudy 'h6ere 'at 'th6e 'moment, 'but 'every 'day 'h6as 'started 'like 'th6is, 'so 'in 'a 'couple 'of 'h6ours 'I'm 'expecting5 'it 'to 'clear 'up.

H&ello 'sweeth6eart. ' 'Sitting5 'outsideÆ? ' 'Well, 'f 'you 'insist 'and 'are 'willing5 'to 'cuddle 'some 'warmth6 'into 'me, 'I 'ag5ree. ' 'Th6e 'coldÆ? ' 'Still 'g5oing5 'strong5, 'but 'no 'fever, 'so 'I'm 'g5oing5 'to 'spend 'th6is 'morning5 'doing5 'someth6ing5 'I 'want 'to 'do. ' 'I'll 'first 'g5o 'in 'to 'B*dmin 'to 'g5et 'to 'my 'bank, 'th6e 'H&*lifax. ' 'Th6at's 'wh6ere 'th6eir 'nearest 'branch6 'is. 'Th6en 'I'm 'g5oing5 'to 'th6is 'place:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/
It 'looks 'g5org5eous, 'and 'th6ey 'even 'h6ave 'a 'second 'h6and 'booksh6op!

I'm 'beg5inning5 'to 'wonder 'if 'maybe 'th6e 'trouble 'with6 'BB 'is 'due 'to 'a 'virus, 'wh6at 'with6 'all 'th6ese 'h6acked 'e-mail 'accounts. ' 'I'll 'take 'h6er 'to 'h6er 'personal 'PC 'G%P 'wh6en 'I 'come 'h6ome. ' 'H&e 'usually 'tries 'to 'h6ide 'wh6en 'h6e 'sees 'me 'coming5!

Carol,- 'oh6 'you 'lucky 'people! ' 'V*ncent 'and 'F*avia, 'eh6Æ? ' 'Enjoy!

Morning all. I woke to blue skies and sunshine, it was such a lovely surprise. Of course by now the clouds are gathering ready for today's onslaught. My poor garden is beginning to look like a war zone.

Really looking forward to seeing the show this afternoon. I booked it when the tour was announced last year, before I had a diary or calendar. Consequently I nearly forgot all about it. Sheer chance I had to get all my tickets out of their cupboard to find the FNIMN ones and saw the ones for today! Phew! Would have been gutted if we'd missed it. Lesson learnt I hope!

What a lovely day out Eva. The house looks beautiful and I'm sure well worth a visit. Ohhhhmmmms you are well enough to enjoy it properly.

Morning BHB Kir Royale on the veranda? If you say so, but I think I'll bring the teal blanket just in case, right let's get another jug and find the CM.

Hi all - lookt at me - having a lunch break!

Maeve - these weird e-mails are happening everyone now. Please don't worry, they aren't your fault. We've just got to be very vigulent.

Jo - in matters of his daughter the GO's sense of time is excellent. In everying else though he's not changed. Remember his suprise when he got all the tweets about it being 5 years since J*seph? Many OOHHMMMS for FELF. I hope she keeps improving.

Oh Eva - that keyboard really does need a good talking to!

Enjoy MT twins - let us know how it is!

Morning though it might be afternoon by the time I post.

Finished the filing. I had some more shredding to do but the shredder packed up half way through. Think I've burnt out the moter as can't get a peep from it and it was a bit hot so will have to buy another.

Sorry you've been feeling so poorly, Eva, it's horrid being ill when you're away. Hope the bug doesn't spoil your day out. Lots of ohmms to you.

Enjoy V&F. The show's vg.

ho dear have to sign in the stupid way again ha well c'est la vie.
Oh Eva I am so sorry you are still feeling crook.I am now very worried about you travelling back when you are not in form,are you sure that there is nothing we can do for you? Do give us a ring I can go to tesco for you if needed and bring the stuff to you.
hummmm 2 years is a long time but then we can normally cut the time down as Jane said his timing is rotten, but still will be away for quite a while, makes it even worse as I cannot attend the concerts on now WE...
Jo lots of ooohhhmmmsss for Felf hope she is getting better slowly. Funny about your bro and Redruth,you could have had a small family reunion!!!!.
Redruth nice Pauline??? I suppose it is we only go there to collect art materials for Nicholas.
Water heater repaird today car dashboard working too and .....it is bread and water for us hehehe.
these Captcha are driving me mad cannot read them properly.
Bedlam today.! bye waving madly to you all.
hey Sue1 maybe we will see you this time.

H&ello 'me 'lovelies.
I've 'h6ad 'a 'very 'pleasant 'day. ' 'I 'g5ot 'to 'B*dmin 'and 'found 'my 'bank's 'branch6 'with6out 'trouble. ' 'I 'was 'th6e 'only 'customer 'in 'and 'h6ad 'a 'nice 'ch6at 'with6 'th6e 'lady 'cash6ier..Sh6e 'was 'a 'bit 'surprised 'to 'h6ear 'th6at 'I 'was 'living5 'in 'Norway, 'still 'h6ad 'my 'Eng5lish6 'bank 'account 'and 'h6ad 'to 'come 'all 'th6e 'way 'to 'B*dmin 'to 'cash6 'a 'ch6eque!
L*nh6ydrock 'was 'beautiful. ' 'I 'love 'a 'stately 'h6ome 'wh6ere 'one 'can 'also 'see 'th6e 'servants 'quarters. ' 'It's 'so 'much6 'easier 'to 'imag5ine 'h6ow 'life 'was 'wh6en 'you 'can 'see 'th6e 'kitch6ens, 'th6e 'baking5 'room, 'th6e 'nursery 'th6e 'maids' 'room 'and 'of 'course 'th6e 'drawing5 'rooms, 'dining5 'room 'etc. ' 'I'm 'g5lad 'I 'was 'th6ere 'early, 'so 'I 'could 'h6ave 'coffee 'and 'toasted 'teacake 'in 'th6e 'cafe 'and 'stroll 'round 'th6e 'h6ouse 'in 'relative 'peace.
I 'also 'went 'to 'th6e 'second 'h6and 'book 'sh6op 'and '..............surprise, 'surprice, 'I 'walked 'away 'with6 '8 'books! ' 'I'm 'so 'g5lad 'I 'h6ave 'with6 'me. ' S'h6e'll 'be 'filled 'to 'th6e 'g5ills 'by 'th6e 'time 'I 'g5et 'h6er 'h6ome!

Ch6antale,- 'please 'don't 'worry 'about 'me. ' 'I 'h6ave 'no 'fever 'today 'and 'th6e 'nasty 'coug5h6 'is 'quieting5 'down.

Wh6en 'I 'came 'back 'to 'Padst*w 'it 'took 'me '45 '(!) 'minutes 'to 'find 'a 'parking 'space. ' 'Th6e 'h6oi-polloi 'h6ad 'beaten 'me 'to 'it. ' 'Wh6en 'I've 'watch6ed 'th6e 'news 'I'll 'be 'g5oing5 'over 'to 'bring5 'H&azel 'closer 'to 'th6e 'h6ouse.

Jane,- 'you 'were 'h6aving5 'a 'lunch6 'breakÆ? ' 'Th6ey 'sure 'are 'spoiling5 'you 'at 'work!

Diana,- 'I 'see 'your 'filing5 'h6as 'exh6austed 'th6e 'sh6redder!

Hi all.
Hope all is well, looks like Eva is starting a new language!

Maggie had an E-mail from Ali with some pictures of her boys ( would be better sending them to me direct Ali, Maggie doesn't always check her mail ) I have them now and have put them in the Loppy Miscellaneous album for you all to see.

Hope you have all missed the floods and get some sun before too long.

Thanks Martin, I don't seem to have your email address anymore so sent them to Maggie, sorry to cause you extra work.
Glad you're feeling better Eva, sounds as if poor Hazel will be full for her journey home.
I'm off to see AB on Friday, unfortunately the forecast isn't looking good. Ploppy suggestes I drive our car rather than Sloppy's in case we get stuck in the mud. I think it will be wellies and brollies rather than a picnic in the forest.
Tomorrow is looking good however so I'd better get all the washing done.

Ali,- 'th6anks 'to 'you 'and 'Martin 'for 'th6e 'ph6otos. ' 'Your 'boys 'look 'g5reat, 'but 'h6ow 'can 'you 'be 'moth6er 'to 'th6at 'g5rown 'up 'lad 'readyfor 'h6is 'promsÆ? ' 'Did 'you 'h6ave 'h6im 'wh6en 'you 'were '1OÆ?
Oh6 'lucky 'you, 'g5oing5 'to 'see 'Alfie! ' 'Blow 'h6im 'a 'kiss 'from 'me, 'please. ' 'I 'suppose 'Sue 'will 'be 'th6ere 'tooÆ?

I 'm 'h6aving5 'plenty 'of 'entertainment 'h6ere, 'almost 'too 'much6! ' 'For '3 'days 'I've 'h6ad 'a 'lady 'busker 'serenading5 'beneath6 'my 'window. ' 'Today 'a 'male 'busker 'started 'at 'h6pm 'but 'h6ad 'to 'stop 'wh6en 'th6e 'local 'brass 'band 'started 'up 'h6alf 'an 'h6our 'ago. ' 'I 'h6ave 'to 'sh6ut 'th6e 'window 'so 'I 'can 'h6ear 'th6e 'telly

Evening all. Back home again after a lovely day. V & F were spectacular. They really are something special and the chemistry between them is excellent. Thought the show very good, though you have to love dance, which I do. Flxvia is stunningly beautiful. All that and talented too, plus she seems a sweetie. Maybe she should have a good slap! One minus for me and Carol's Sloppy was a very tall man sat in front of us, we spent the first half trying to see round him. However Twin ands MM insisted we swap at the interval, saying we'd each have a half with a better view, though there was another very solid man in front of Twin, just a bit shorter. So we swapped and the the tall man and his wife didn't come back for the second half! So they got a brilliant view and I still had a big head in the way. So funny. The reward of being generous I felt! We went to have a mealk on the way home then they dropped me off and left a while back. Must say the weather in MK was lovely and we came back here to pouring rain. Maybe I should move back further north!

The pictures are lovely Ali. Your boys look so nice. Where does time go though. Ben is a cutie as well.

Glad you had a good day Eva. Such a lovely part of the world. Chantale I haven't been to Rxdruth for years, nmayber I'm getting confused. Not unusual!

Lovely pictures Ali, you must be very proud of them.
I had a shock tonight. I went next door to water the plants. Felf's son's car was in the drive so I rang the bell. He answered. I went in following him saying pleasantries, then asked how was felf. He said you can ask her yourself. At that moment I saw her. She came back to the ward 3pm Monday and was home 3pm Weds. She is in a lot of pain and looks drained. She is till feeling sick too.
Pauline, glad you all enjoyed the show. I thought about going to see Brendan a year or so ago. Diana told me about his web site, so watch some of the videos and realised that b*m watching only holds my attention for about 10mins, so decided against it.
Good news @@@@@ has resigned. I'm working on a new one can't be any worse, now got to wait for his boss to resign. Then I might not need to k8LL anyone.
Getting excited now, phoned new Dog carer and arranged for 8pm drop off tomorrow night.

Oh Ali the boys look lovely - you must be a very proud mummy. Enjoy Alfie tomorrow (of course you will!). The show, as Twin said, was brilliant - F & V were excellent. Really enjoyed it! As Twin mentioned we had excellent seats in the second half.......Jo excited? Why would that be??? Off to bed now as tired after early start!! Sweet Meads all.

Jo,- 'you've 'h6ad 'g5ood 'and 'bad 'news 'today. ' '@@@@@@@@ 'resig5ning5 'is 'of 'course 'th6e 'best 'of 'news, 'but 'for 'th6e 'h6ospital 'to 'send 'felf 'h6ome 'already 'is 'outrag5eous!

Carol 'and 'Pauline,- 'of 'course 'you 'enjoyed 'th6e 'sh6ow!

H&ere 'is 'anoth6er 'one 'ready 'for 'bed, 'so 'I'll 'bid 'you 'g5ood 'nig5h6t.

Jo that has to be a bnig step in the right direction, getting rid of @@@@@. Of course that must be what you are excited about, can't think of anything else happening.

Bed time, so night night and sleep tight.

Dog's bag is nearly packed.
Watching a prog about a company where all the staff told each other what they earn. This was an idea which was muted at our company in the dark days of 2003. (The days were worse than now, but the time was much shorter.) Luckily it never happened.
Nightlee night

Morning all - we currently have blue skies but sadly I don't think that is destined to last. MM is still waiting for dry day so he can try and sort out leak in garage roof....he put some sort of waterproof paint on at the weekend - then we had the moonsoon and it washed it all away. So Jo, are you organising the leaving collection?? Have a day of hxxsewxrk today. Sadly it needs to be done. Still haven't done the summer/winter wardrobe swop....apart from the holiday clothes that is. I am wondering if it is worth it! If I get a moment today I'll download the photos from Auds at the airport and send them to Martin. Dog's bag packed? Oh are you going somewhere then Jo?? Eva the house sounds lovely - we had planned to visit lots of EH and NT places this summer but thanks to the weather, haven't actually got round to it yet! Hope you are feeling better! Whislt I think just depositing ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmsss for all the poorlies and needies. Hello BHB. Yes I think we might risk sitting outside again - you bring the Hedgerow and I'll get the Cinnamon Buns. I think the DCM may be up earlier this morning, but we have time for a nice snuffle before the staff meeting.

Morning5 'all. ' 'We've 'h6ad 'a 'weath6er 'ch6ang5e 'as 'it's 'pibbing5 'down 'at 'th6e 'moment, 'and 'I 'really 'felt 'it 'first 'h6and 'th6is 'morning5. ' 'Last 'nig5h6t 'I 'put 'out 'a 'plastic 'bag5 'with 'the 'rubbish 'as 'I 'was 'asked 'to 'do, 'and 'wh6en 'I 'went 'downstairs 'at 6 'this 'morning5 'to 'make 'a 'mug5 'of 'coffee, 'I 'opened 'th6e 'door 'to 'see 'if 'th6e 'binmen'd 'been. ' 'Th6ey 'h6adn't 'but 'th6e 'seag5ulls 'h6ad! ' 'Everyth6ing5 'was 'spread 'all 'over 'th6e 'road! ' 'So 'th6ere 'was 'I, 'in 'my 'dressing5 'g5own, 'doing5 'my 'best 'to 'collect 'th6e 'rubbish6 'with6 'a 'small 'brush6 'and 'pour 'it 'into 'anoth6er 'bin 'bag5! ' 'Blasted 'birds! ' 'I 'kept 'th6is 'bin 'bag5 'indoor 'and 'will 'take 'it 'away 'later.

H&ello 'sweeth6eart. ' 'I 'look 'cross? ' 'Well, 'so 'would 'you 'if 'th6e 'blooming 'birds 'h6ad 'ripped 'your 'bin 'bag5s 'to 'pieces! ' '(H&e's 'stroking5 'my 'h6ead, 'saying '"There, 'there"! ' 'Bless 'him,- 'there 'could 'be 'a 'snuggle 'in 'th6is!)

With6 'th6e 'weatah6er 'not 'looking5 'too 'g5ood 'today, 'I'm 'g5oing5 'to 'do 'anoth6er 'h6ouse:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice/
Yesterday 'was 'Victorian 'and 'today 'will 'be 'Elisabeth6an. ' 'Any 'ch6ang5e 'will 'do!
Th6is 'afternoon 'I 'h6ave 'an 'appointment 'for 'a 'h6ead, 'neck 'and 'sh6oulder 'massag5e, 'so 'I'll 'really 'be 'spoiling5 'myself.

H&ave 'a 'g5ood 'day 'all.

Morning all. BinL has man flu and has 'kindly' shared his germs so I'm sneezing too. Ben is under the weather as well so I think I'll dose him up with cal*ol and put him down for a nap while I do some housework. Off to the hospital this evening for my hand xrays, I feel a bit of a fraud going as I'm not in much discomfort but at least it will confirm or rule out what it may be. Forgot to say Sloppy got the all clear from the eye clinic this week, ops went well and she just has to see her optician for reading specs now.
Good news Jo!
Not such good news to wake up to Eva, hope the day improves for you.
Sunshine here, woo hoo, lets see how long it lasts!

Morning all and it is sunny here again! Mind yesterday it was a forerunner to torrential downpours, so not getting too excited about it. I have a visit to my massage lady today, looking forward to it in spite of the pain it sometimes inflicts.

Twin I feel changing your wardrobe over shows wonderful optimism, but we can live in hope.

Eva the house looks beautiful, hope you enjoy it. I see you are still having seagull problems. Pesky things.

Morning BHB, so the CM thought I might be earlier today. I wonder why, odd. So what's for today? Hedgerow? Lovely, I'll get another jug and we'll join the CM.

Hope you have a great trip Jo and find some entertainment to go to while there!
I'm having a night away tomorrow, going to stay with friend in West S*ssex and visiting CFT in the evening.

Ali, your boys look lovely, isn't no.1 tall now.

Eva, how very annoying those seagulls are and in some places quite dangerous I believe, hope the cold is getting better and the weather not too wet.

Off to "breaking up" lunch with my Shakespeare group today so must get a move on.

Maeve, lucky for scollop he takes after Ploppy who is 6'3" (scollop is about 6' now) At 5'2.5" I feel very short!! Other 2 are hoping to catch him up eventually, although middle one takes after me more bless him!

oh dear what a lot of horrid rain today.
Oh Eva I should have warned you about the seagulls especially in Padstow and St Ives. Your landlord shoule have provided proper bins.
Poor curly one fancy being not required for judging he would have been great1! they loss.
Glad to hear your sloppy had good results re eyes Ali
Jo that is good news!.
oh as I am writing it has stopped rainning miracle but still dull and grey.
Lots of ooohhhmmmsss for those who need it.

Hi all

It's been lovely here today, very nice surprise as I thought we were going to be rained on yet again!!

I am going to kill my insultant next time I see him. When they started the new treatment that should give me six months pain free, he did tell me that the next expected painfest would still happen. However, he neglected to tell me that it would be ten times worse than usual!!!! In the early hours of Tuesday morning I nearly called for an ambulance as what was happening to me was horrible and completely unexpected. I didn't know what the h*ll was happening. I have subsequently found out that it's normal for it to happen!! I'm so bl**dy angry, I know it would still have happened but at least I would have been ready for it and not thought that there was something seriously wrong! It was very scary. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! Anyway, things have settled down now so hopefully the worst is over!

Eva - sorry to hear you've been under the weather, especially on holiday. Nice to see that you've still been getting out and about and enjoying yourself.

Sue - hope you've enjoyed your couple of days with AB. Ali, hope you enjoy the concert in the forest (reminds me of K*lworth - very happy memories!). Hope the weather is good for you.

Carol - I remember the R*d L*on very well, lovely place, lovely people. My main memory of the RL though is that it was my first real life experience of the loveliness and generosity of Loppies. First of all, I was greeted on the coach by our tour guide delivering some mail to me (he said that I must be a very important person to be having mail delivered to me whilst I was on a coach trip!!) - it was a card from our dear Auds, with what was, at the time, my favourite photo of the GO (in the rehearsal room, on the floor, rehearsing CED, wearing khaki cut offs and a red t-shirt and looking gloriously scrummy). So thoughtful. And then of course when we went into our room in the RL there was the bottle of wine from you and your lovely MM. Such a generous thing to do. Of course, having met you now in real life it comes as no surprise that you would do such a thing. At the time though, I was quite overcome by your thoughtfulness, and Ploppy, who, back then, knew very little about Loppies and Loppyness was totally bemused. You made it a very special visit!!

Jo - I do hope Felf is okay, especially being sent home so soon, they don't keep people any longer than the bare minimum these days do they!! (Have to say though, I did laugh at your comment that she has a long way to go until she can get back to doing your garden!).

Pauline - I laughed at you forgetting that you'd got tickets to the V&F show - bet you'd never do that with a GO show!

Ali - what good looking boys you have (not surprising, looking at their Mum!). You're eldest is very handsome. And Ben's a real cutie. Hope your x-rays go okay.

Jo - does the same time span of b*m watching apply to the GO? Ten minutes?? I bet not! Have a safe journey, enjoy the concert and don't forget all your Loppy duties, kiss, photo's, etc, etc!!

Eva - bl**dy seagulls. It reminded me of when we were on holiday in St Iv*s with my parents. All four of us were laid in a line on the beach, my Mum at one end of the line, and she got pooped on twice by a seagull (not necessarily the same one!). After the second time, she moved to the other side of us, and guess what? Yep, she got pooped on again! It was hilarious!! Well, it was to the other three of us (and, I suspect, the seagulls), not sure Mum was so impressed!

Afternoon 'all.
I've 'had 'a 'nice 'day, 'in 'spite 'of 'the 'rain. ' 'No, 'it 'never 'did 'go 'away 'as 'it's 'been 'doing 'the 'other 'days.
Today's 'house 'was 'very 'different 'from 'yesterday's. ' 'It 'being5 'Elisabethan, 'it 'seemed 'almost 'stark 'compared 'with 'the 'Victorian 'splendor 'of 'yesterday! ' 'Because 'of 'the 'lousy 'weather, 'I 'decided 'to 'give 'th6e 'gardens 'a 'miss 'and 'instead 'spent 'a 'longer 'time 'inside 'the 'house. ' 'Only 'one 'th6ing 'missing,- 'they 'didn't 'have 'a 'second 'hand 'bookshop!
I 'got 'back 'here 'just 'in 'time 'for 'my 'massage,- 'heaven! ' and 'after 'that 'I 'had 'a 'lovely 'Eva. ' 'So 'with 'the 'cold 'almost 'gone, 'I'm 'feeling 'a 'new 'person.

KK,- 'that 'consultant 'needs 'a 'good 'hiding! ' 'I 'won't 'say 'what 'I 'screamed 'at 'a 'surgeon 'who 'examined 'me 'internally 'to 'determine 'whether 'I 'had 'appendicitis 'or 'something 'wrong 'with 'the 'ovaries. ' 'In 'front 'of '12 'student ''moved(!) 'my 'ovaries 'from 'side 'to 'side 'to 'see 'if 'it 'was 'painful! *! *! *! ' 'I'm 'sure 'they 'could 'hear 'me 'on 'the 'other 'side 'of 'O*lo.
The 'next 'day 'he 'came 'for 'the 'rounds 'with6 'his 'retinue 'of 'students 'and 'asked 'if 'they 'remembered 'this '"Case". ' 'One 'of 'the 'students 'said 'it's 'the 'one 'who 'screamed 'the 'house 'down! ' 'If 'I 'could 'have 'got 'out 'of 'bed 'I 'would 'have 'slapped 'the 'student, 'and 'I 'told 'the 'surgeon 'that 'my 'name 'was 'Mrs. 'M.......... 'and 'not 'Case! ' 'That 'shut 'the 'b*ggers 'up!
It 'happened '4O 'years 'ago, 'but 'it 'still 'makes 'my 'blood 'boil 'thinking 'about 'it! ' 'So, 'I 'think 'you 'should 'give 'your 'doctor 'a 'proper 'talking 'to,- 'make 'him 'understand 'that 'you're 'a 'human 'being, 'not 'just 'a 'new '"case".

I 'h6ave 'now 'spent 'almost '2O 'minutes 'deleting5 'all 'the '5s 'and '6s 'from 'the 'text. ' 'As 'you 'will 'see 'h6ere, 'th6ey 'appear 'with 'the '" 'h '" 'and 'the '" 'gs". 'You'd 'better 'enjoy 'this 'post, 'because 'I 'won't 'be 'doing 'it 'again. ' 'Th6ere 'are 'an 'awful 'lot 'of '' ' 'h" 'and ''g" 'in 'th6e 'Eng5lish6 'lang5uag5e!

Evening all, well it is now raining here as well after what has been quite a nice day. I think Eva has pushed it in our direction! I went for my massage and it was very nice until she hit a spot on my arm that has been sore. Ouch! Nothing compared with what you suffered KK. What a pratt of an insultant. You must have been terrified. I feel he needs a few lessons in dealing with people. Anyway after I got home I decided to undo all the good the massage had done and go in the garden for the afternoon. Still it was nice out there and I feel I need to grab the opportunities when they arise at the moment.

Glad you had a nice day Eva. It sounds lovely. Don't worry about the code BB has adopted, I quite like trying to interpret it.

Maeve have a nice time with your friend. Are you seeing KMK at CFT? If so reports please as I rather fancy it myself.

Btw KK you are quite right. I would never forget a GO outing!

Hi all,

Well they say pride comes before a fall - so does being smug about getting lunch. No break for me today!

Oh well, I think i've caught up now.

Eva - you tour of stately homes sounds fab. I think I'd prefer the Elizabethan one even if it was darker. Just don't worry about 5s and 6s - we can cope!

Hello Martin - thanks for putting Ali's pics on. You do have fine pair of boys. I'm glad Ploppy has the OK.

So who's off to see AB? Ali, Sue - I assume - and Jo. What else could she be packing for?

Glad to hear you are getting rid of @@@@@ so the h*mic*de plan isn't needed. OOHHMS for Felf.

Oh KK - GGGRRR to that insultant. But at least it's happened now rather than next week (we have rather a special trip planed).

Pauline - you made me laugh with your story about the big men in front. Oh well - at least Carol got a good view for half the show.

I hope Maeve enjoyed lunch (I didn't get one - did I mention that?)

OOOHHMS for all needies.

..evening from the rainy South - actually think it is rainy all over today. Hooray just seen the weekend should be drier and warmer. MM has had another go at the roof! It did at least not rain until late afternoon, so fingers crossed. KK I can remember being really sorry that you left before I could get to meet you on the Sunday! Actually Sloppy has been to the RL with the Townswomxns Gxild this afternoon for a cream tea! Love the Seagull story - Twin has recently introduced us to Fxnding Nxmo - have this vision of the seagulls looking at your Mum and saying "Mine!". On a more serious note, it is appalling that your insultant didn't tell you what to expect. I despair of the health service at times. Eva - I thought you had cured the code when I started reading your post....now I see it was a labour of love! Haven't managed to get round to downloading photos of Auds's departure, but have heard from her today. She is waiting for internet connection (hopefully this weekend) so was emaling from her Sister in law's. She said the connection is very slow, so no downloading. Hopefully we will hear from her after the weekend. Maeve, hope you had a good breaking up party! Just watching the news about the avalanche in Frxnce. They are still looking for some of the climbers. I've cleared out another three large carrier bags of clothes....still more to go!!

Jane,- 'wh6at 'no 'lunch6 'breakÆ? ' 'Not 'so 'nice 'after 'all, 'your 'employers.

Wh6aT????? 'Jo 'is 'g5oing5 'to 'see 'Alfie? ' 'Oh6 'Jo, 'you 'never 'told 'me!

I've 'been 'org5anizing5 'my 'packing5. ' 'Everyting5 'th6at 'will 'stay 'packed 'until 'I 'reach6 'Berg5en 'in 'th6e 'big5 'suitcase 'and 'some 'boxes, 'and 'th6e 'necessary 'packing5 'for 'my 'journey 'h6ome,- 'g5 'days, 'in 'th6e 'smaller 'suitcase. ' 'I 'h6ave 'to 'leave 'th6e 'flat 'by '1O 'am 'tonorrow, 'so 'I 'wanted 'to 'h6ave 'everyth6ing5 'ready 'by 'tonig5h6t. ' 'It 'feels 'so 'much6 'better 'wh6en 'I 'know 'it's 'all 'done, 'and 'I 'can 'relax 'and 'enjoy 'my 'last 'nig5h6t 'h6ere. ' 'I 'will 'g5o 'and 'eat 'out 'somewh6ere 'soon. ' 'Th6ere 'is 'no 'sh6ortag5e 'of 'eateries 'h6ere.

Carol - yes, I was sorry to miss you too the next day. It was quite funny though, because Ploppy and I had delayed getting on the coach for as long as we could in the hope that we would see you arriving at church, but eventually we had to get on. We were still looking out for you though as we sat on the coach, waiting to depart (doing a fine impression of a pair of Meerkats, stood up peering over the head rests in front of us, heads swiveling left and right) but as we'd never met, and I'm not sure I'd even seen a photo of you then, all I could tell Ploppy was that you were blonde, so every a time a blonde woman walked past Ploppy would say "Is this her?" or "This is definitely her" (which, of course, it wasn't). I had visions of seeing you just as the coach set off and me yelling "Stop the bus I wanna get off"!!

Thanks for the news of Auds. Really looking forward to hearing from her.

Eva - have a safe journey tomorrow and we'll "see" you when you're home.

Jane - you are so right! I have been VERY worried these last few days that this might affect our little trip. I have, however, started to allow myself to get a tad excited, as you probably realised from my earlier email (sorry if my squealing deafened you).

That reminds me, Pauline, I have everything crossed that things go well for you and that we'll see you in G*ildford. Ohmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmms

Eva Have a safe and good journey home, glad you liked Cornwall.
Carol thank you for the news os Auds will be good when she connects.
Iam getting towards a shade of green thinking of next Wednesday and Guilford, never mind there will be other times, Nicholas is so busy with getting ready for the August show in Rock.
Oh KK that sounds very nasty I would not mince my words with your consultant if I were you., I agree with the girls.
OK off for a bath after the exercises. Jo enjoy your hols!.
ninite grils X

The GO has just tweeted he will be on This Mxrning tomorrow after 11am. Just in case some of you don't know.

Thanks KK, I am ohhmmming for that myself you won't be surprised to learn!

Pauline,- 'I'm 'beg5inning5 'to 'th6ink 'G%O 'doesn't 'love 'me 'any 'more, ''cause 'I 'h6ave 'to 'ch6eck 'out 'before '1Oam 'and 'will 'be 'on 'th6e 'road 'wh6en 'h6e 'makes 'h6is 'appearance!
Is 'it 'th6e '16th 'you're 'g5oing5 'in 'for 'your 'op? ' 'I 'will 'be 'driving5 'th6roug5h6 'G%ermany 'towrds 'Denmark, 'so 'I'll 'wish6 'you 'all 'th6e 'best 'of 'luck 'and 'will 'th6ink 'of 'you.

I've 'h6ad 'a 'delicious 'meal 'in 'a 'resturant '1O 'steps 'from 'my 'front 'door,- 'g5rilled 'cod 'with6 'minted 'peas 'and 'new 'potatoes. ' 'Boooooooootiful 'fish6! ' 'Yum!, 'and 'before 'you 'ask, 'Sue,- 'it's 'called 'P*scadou. ' 'It 'means 'fish6 'in 'Spanish6.

Message from Auds
Hi to all Loppies - from a very wet, very cold (darn this lack of central heating in the home) slightly sunny Cape.
Lots of love,

Eva, I forgot to tell you. There was a sign in the ice cream shop, which told you to be wary of the seagulls when you left with your ice cream.
Glad you are feeling better for your trip home, such a long way. Have a safe journey.
It is strangely quiet here. Dog is away for her hols. I hope the lady and her 2 children are OK for the next few days. She had 2 dogs which should have been picked up earlier today, but the owners car has broken down. I met her Main Coon cat, he was lovely. Gave me a good sniff then started chewing my fingers. I don't think I'd washed them since I'd dished up the teas.
Popped in to see felf when I got back. She looks a good deal better today. Her son's cat is just like BB 5 years ago.

Yes that's it Eva, thankyou. Have a good journey home. I hope the weather is kind to you. Funnily enough I thought that you seem doomed to just miss the GO all over the place this trip. Let's hope he is better organised in future.

Jo safe journey to you. I hope you find something nice to do when you get there! Maybe you can take some nice pictures and things for us.

Thanks for the message from Auds and thanks to Twin as well for same.

I have another person at w*rk, who has gone on my useless list. She is in her early 20s. I, at the age of 27, had to show her how to use a function on Adobe. Her job? Administration assistant, duties include typing and manipulating using Adobe. pah!! Who employed her?

Jo,- 'I 'was 'warned 'the 'other 'day 'w6en 'I 'bought 'an 'ice 'cream 'about 'the 'sea 'gulls. ' 'The 'funny 'thing5 'is 'that w'hen 'I 'lived 'in 'Deal, 'we 'had 'lots 'of 'sea 'gulls 'round 'the 'house 'and 'they 'very 'often 'left 'their 'visiting 'cards 'on 'the 'car 'roof, 'but 'they 'never 'tried 'to 'rip 'open 'the 'bin 'bags.

I'm 'going 'to 'watch 'S*eila 'H*ncock 'before 'I 'go 'to 'bed.

Jo,- 'thanks 'for 'the 'message 'from 'Auds. ' 'She 'should 'have 'stayed 'here 'with 'the 'lovely 'summer 'we're 'having! ' 'HA!

...not much on the tv tonight so watched dvd of Txnker Txilor - enjoyed it just as much as when we saw it in the cinema - the acting is excellent. Oh Eva, that's bad planning!! In case I forget to say - have a safe drive tomorrow. Jo, glad to hear Felf is better - you have a safe journey too! Off to bed now so Sweet Meads all.

I 'do 'admire 'and 'like 'SH.
I 'will 'come 'in 'and 'say 'good 'morning 'before 'I 'leave.
G'night 'all.

My bed time too so night night and sleep tight.

Just popped in to say a very quick hello goodbye, because if I don't go to bed now I'll never get up in the morning.
At the old lady's and it's been a funny night, just when I thought I could catch up with you all, the moment passed. I will catch up tomorrow though.
Hope all is well in Loppyland. Nite nite x

ooops, what's this BHB? There are 2 cases just by the door (I must report a near miss to 'de management'). You are off to London then you are taking a flight? Well, well. Just make sure you have the tard*s on standby as I'm not sure you've booked any time off working here. You'll have to check during the 'staff meeting'. I'm nearly ready to get off too. I don't suppose you'll be going anywhere near my destination.

It was really peaceful during the night, here at least. I wonder how the Dog sitter got on. She did say that if Dog got bad she's sleep on the sofa. See what Dog does, makes bedrooms redundant!! I didn't keep any secrets from the sitter. I did say I thought she'd be on her best behaviour, as she'd not got her paws under the table yet. We'll see. I did take chicken and rice to the sitter.

'See' you all much later, I'll try to remember to Tw**t, I've put money on my phone and have taken my charger.

Morning all - safe journey Jo and Eva (and Ro). Not sure anyone else is crossing the water to see Himself, but if you are enjoy!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear KK
Happy Birthday to you.

Have a lovely day.

The Bistro looks amazing - the whole place is decorated with shoe like balloons in various colours (whatever made you think of shoes BHB??) - we have lovely banners with Happy Birthday KK! and lots of little shoe sprinkles on the tables. It being summer (hah!) of course the posies are little roses. Have to say the effect is really striking (no KK I don't mean you have to strike your head on the decorations!). We have the champers on ice of course and the birthday cakes (chocolate, and carrot) and they are decorated with little silver shoes too.

So far the sun is shining (must be for the birthday girl). Let's hope it continues as today is the day we try Axsley Hse again - we are going to do Wxstmxster Abbey first, then eat and then go to Apxsley. Twin is driving over (shoulder being better) and then we will get the tube from here. It is of course forecast to rain but as we will mainly be indoors, we will arm ourselves with macs and brollies and go for it! Depositing lots of ooooohhhhmmmmmmmmmmsssss for the poorlies and the needies. OK BHB, let's get the stafff meeting underway, you bring the champers and I'll get some cake and we can snuffle until the DCM arrives, as I know you need to get away promptly today.

Morning5 'all. ' 'It's 'drizzling5 'h6ere. ' 'I 'th6ink 'th6e 'town 'is 'crying5 'because 'I'm 'leaving5!

OI! ' 'Sweeth6eart,- 'you 'can't 'g5o 'on 'your 'travels with6out 'saying5 'g5oodbye 'to 'me. ' 'Wh6ere 'are 'you 'g5oing5? ' 'To 'an 'island 'in 'th6e 'Ch6annel? ' 'You 'know, 'you 'mig5h6t 'bump 'into 'Jo 'and 'Ro 'th6ere. ' 'If 'you 'do, 'g5ive 'th6em 'my 'love 'and 'tell 'th6en 'to 'enjoy 'th6emselves, 'will 'you?

I 'see 'th6e 'Twins 'are 'out 'for 'th6e 'day. ' 'Have 'a 'lovely 'day, 'you 'two.

I'm 'all 'ready 'to 'g5o. ' 'Th6e 'dish6wash6er 'is 'h6umming5, 'I've 'ch6ecked 'th6at 'th6e 'rooms 'are 'empty 'of 'my 'th6ing5s. ' 'Now 'all 'I 'h6ave 'to 'do 'is 'g5o 'to 'g5et 'H&azel, 'drive 'h6er 'h6ere 'and 'load 'h6er 'up. ' 'Th6en 'I'll 'be 'off.

I 'don't 'know 'wh6at 'my 'Internet 'connections 'will 'be 'like 'in 'th6e 'days 'to 'come, 'but 'I 'will 'post ' 'wh6en 'I 'can.
I'll 'be 'landing5 'in 'Berg5en 'Wednesday 'th6e '18th, 'so 'I 'will '"see" 'you 'th6en 'at 'least.

BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Morning all

Thank you, you lovely people, for all the cards and ecards, you're the best! It's funny, there seems to be a recurring theme through all my cards - incohol! How odd!! The bistro looks gorgeous, I just love the shoe theme, thank you!! A glass of champers? At this time o' the morning!! Oh, go on then! (I got a bottle of champers from my boss, very nice!).

How lovely of the GO to appear on TV for my birthday. I assume he's going on to wish me Happy Birthday!! Hmm, okay, maybe not! I've just had a phone call from my parents to say they're calling in this morning - at about 11am!! Looks like I'll have to save the GO for later!

I'm going to attempt to do a little retail therapy later today. I haven't been able to leave the house all week because of what's been happening with my side effects so I'm a bit wary about venturing to the shops but I'll give it a go. I need to shop!!

Have a lovely day out Twins.

Safe journeys Jo and Eva.

Hello all
Happy Birthday KK have a fabulous day.
Jo wonder where you are off to!!!!!!
Safe journey to all travellers.
Have a lovely day out twins and behave in the Abbey!!!
hgope you will all have a dryish day.
XXXX

Morning. Happy Birthday KK, I think a little retail therapy could be just what you need. Have a lovely day.
Safe journey home Eva. Safe journey too Jo.
Have a lovely day twins, think the brollies may be needed unfortunately.
I had my hand xray last night, we actually left the hospital before my appointment time. It was so quiet I was in and out in minutes. I managed to get weighed before I went and lost another lb which was ok. I'd like it to be coming off a bit quicker but never mind.
Think I'll try and get Ben down for his nap before 11am if poss ;)

Morning all, in a rush of course but had to come on here and wish KK HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Have a great day, it sounds as if you will.

Safe journey to our travellers. Must dash!

Morning BHB, of course I have time for you, we'll get more champers and drink the health of the birthday girl, let's find the CM.

Hi. We have opp weather to carol. beautiful day here yesterday and today bucketing with rain - again. hope it eases off for you tonight Ali.

Had t take Ploppys car in to garage to tighten a loose fitting - NOT. seemingly coil had gone so had to phone someone to pick me up while car being repaired. been in and out all day collecting car etc. Both cars now almost 10 yrs old and almost 100k miles - so time to get new ones but cant afford at mo so just keep patching them up. I am sure not cost effective but will wait to see what happens with ploppy before deciding whether to change car.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KK - hope it is a pain free and lovely day:)

Off to in laws tomorrow - peace seems to have broken out - for now. m-i-l going into home. Still not looking forward to the day - I have been told I have to zip my mouth - not my natural state - esp when I think an injustice been done. Might have to practice.

Eva -and Jo - safe journeys. Jo - are you going to Gu....y too. person at work says it is absolutely fab - or are you not going for the island scenery:)

My email account sorted (took 3 days) so should not be any more rogue emails.

Just had to pop in and wish a late HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our KK. I must be lacking in imagination as my card featured neither incohol nor shoes. Doh.

Because I restrict myself to visiting here at the moment due to bum problems I missed the info about the GO on telly this morning. I hope Ro might put it on timeline or perhaps I can catch up on ITV player.

Re segulls, Eva you were lucky not to have ripped bin bags when you lived in Deal, ours were torn to shreds if we weren't careful. If possible I used to wait until I heard the lorry turn into the road and then rush out or, failing that, a good spray of the bag with strong fly killer seemed to deter the blighters.

How I wish I could go to the C Islands.

A flying visit to wish KK a very happy birthday.

I remember being divebombed by the seagulls at St Ives in my early teens. Sounds like they're still as bad.

Fingers crossed TM is on catch up via V+ . Only found out himself was on when I got to the office so wasn't able to record grrrr

I've only been in the office 2 days but it's felt like a week - payback for having time off. Not looking forward to next week either.

I'm off home now, hopefully to watch TM. A lovely weekend to one and all.

First of all Happy Birthday to KK, at least I got yours on the right day me dear.

Eva, sorry to hear you’ve felt so wretched, hope by the time I get to the end of this you’ll be better.

Jo does that mean Bro isn’t doing the job he was doing anymore, oh dear that sounds a bit cryptic, wasn’t meant to.

Pauline, the only thing about R*druth is it’s in C*rnwall. I must admit I prefer the pretty coastal places, but if we were buying down there, it wouldn’t be in the beauty spots.

Chantale, we must see if we can meet up if only for a coffee.

Ali, if I’d realised you were going I’d have thought more about going myself, I was tempted, but Ploppy needs to be appeased. Do let me know what you think, you won’t get much opera! Having said that Laura is doing these outdoor gigs with him, not the brilliant B*e’s band.
I have friends at Th*tford F*rest tonight and by all accounts it’s bl**dy wet!
Oh, thanks for the photos, lovely.

Jo, does the level of boredom not depend on who’s b*m it is??
Good news on the w*rk front then.

Eva, your bin bag saga made me laugh, sorry. Did you get a snuggle with BHB.

KK, that photo is still one of my faves together with the Pr*ma nB*by shot.
Does the fact that you’ve had all this trauma now mean you’ll be okay for next week?

I’m falling asleep, I have to go to bed, the rest can wait till tomorrow.

Just for the record, I’m not seeing Alfie till next Thursday, how good is that, the GO on Weds and the ‘Other One’ on Thurs, gonna be a good week.
Nite nite Loppies x

Hic, hic, have to confess to feeling a bit squiffy, after two bottles of champers!! The shopping trip had to be abandoned part way through and so did the meal out tonight as I was feeling unwell. However, after a lie down and a long hot bubble bath, I curled up on the sofa with champers and Ploppy (he does make me laugh and that's the best medicine ever!) and then later we had an Indian take away and, actually, although not the birthday I would have planned it turned into a lovely evening!

Jan - there might not have been incohol or shoes but, believe me, your card was very special to me because of the sentiment inside! Hope you're feeling a bit better.

Sue - I very much hope so!! I have had serious doubts this last week but now I'm absolutely positively certain that I'm sure that I am DEFINITELY going! See you there!!

Sue, Alf*e was fab! The rain stayed away too so it was a great night :) You'll love it next week

Morning all and firstly -

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear BHB
Happy Birthday to you.

Notice to customers due to staff birthday the Bistro will be closing early today! BHB ha some plans for the day so I have said he may take time off. I've been up early to make him a birthday cake (not of course as good as the ones he makes), have decorated the Bistro in shades of blue and have the champers on ice.

Glad you enjoyed Alxie Ali, we loved him when we saw him at FH last December and looking forward to seeing him in April next year. KK, glad you had a boozy fun birthday in the end...so you didn't manage to buy any shoes then? We had a lovely day in Lxndon. It's years since I went to WA and I had forgotten just how magnificent it is. Took us over three hours to go round, by which time we were flaggin somewhat and the Abbxy was closing to get ready for Evensong. Found a nearby pub as it had started to rain, and managed to down a bottle of PGB and have something to eat before catching the bus to H Pxrk Cxrner ready for the evening viewing of Apxley Hse. We had two talks - one about Wxllington in general and another about his battles, then somewhat tired after a long day we wended ourselves home. Not to long a wait for a train (two mintues) and the car was at the station, so very good journey. Plus on the journey into Town we had one of the new aircon trains. Twin is off home this morning; we are collecting Sloppy and going shopping and then MM is going to a school reunion with a friend this afternoon (strangely both the friend's wife and I passed on this outing - have done one recently and felt that was enough!). Will probably watch S'Star tonight. Oh we did catch the GO on TM shortly after Twin arrived - he looked scrummy! Jo and Ro and anyone else there, have a wonderful time. Hope Eva is having a smooth journey. It was lovely to have her back over here. Came home to a text from Ann to say she was going into S Rxder for week to ten days as from yesterday (glad I lit a candle for her in the Abbxy). Tried to contact Roger but guess he must have been there with her. Hoping to go and see her on Monday. Quite relieved she is somewhere where they can give her round the clock care to be truthful - didn't like the idea of her being on her own during the days with just someone coming in three times a day. This was unexpected though, so don't know what triggered it unless it was the doctor's visit last week. Hello BHB, champers on ice of course - I'll bring that and some birthday cake and we can have a lovely snuffle while you tell me about your plans for the day. The DCM will be along later but she's still asleep at the moment.

Happy birthday BHB now you know you can't celebrate tonight! you just will have to be patient! now now no sulking.
Hope the Jersey crowd will have a great time. I am surprised that you have not joined them Sue1.
We still have grey weather here.I would love some sunshine!!!!
have a lovely Saturday girls off to the never stopping gym!
XXXX

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BHB!!!!

And I hope he gets a chance to celebrate.

I hope Jo and Ro are having a great time in Jersey - and that tonight's concert is wonderful.

Belated - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KK!!! Sorry I missed the party in the Bistro. See you Wednesday!

Ali - I'm very glad you enjoyed AB. Oh but what a shame Sue couldn't make it. I understand the need to appease ploppys though.

Carol - I am glad to hear that Ann is getting the care she needs for a while. Such a brave lady. many OOHHMS.

And many OOHHMMS for all needies.

Happy Birthday BHB.
Carol, sending lots of oohhmms to Ann. Further oohhmms to all others in need.

Hi all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BHB (and GO of course).

I am very happy to report that I feel TONS better today. See, I told you champers and laughter were the best medicine!! Must try that more often!

When I told Ploppy that I thought things were finally coming to an end he asked if that meant that the hot flushes and mood swings would now kick in, to which I replied that yes they would and that I'm going to blame the mood swings for everything so he better watch out!! He said "Yes, I can see it now - Sorry Officer, I didn't mean to hit him with the frying pan, I'm hormonal"!! TeeHee!

Carol - I am, as ever, humbled reading about Ann & Roger. Lots of ohmmmmmmmmmmssss to them both.

Jane - Wednesday? What's happening on Wednesday? Have I forgotten something? Are we meeting for lunch?

Just got this...

http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=500409

Hi all, I.m back home after a wet journey. You's think the sky would've run out of rain by now wouldn't you! I second what Twin said about yesterday. Great day. the Abbey is just so beautiful, breathtaking in fact. Then Apslxy House was somewhere I have long wanted to see as I am a big fan of Wxllingtxn and read a lot about his battles. It was all very intersting and some fabulous silver and china that were gifts from grateful monarchs. The pictures were fab as well and the house a very nice place for a town house in Lxndon! All in all a fab if exhausting day.

Happy birthday to our BHB, we did have a very nice birthday breakfast but he has had to leave, he said he had to catch a flight?

KK glad your day was good if not quite what planned. They are sometimes the very best sort.

Ali, so glad it stayed dry for you. AB was always going to be fab.

Lots of ohhhmmms for Ann. I can report that her sudden admission was sort of planned. They just had to wait till they could take her, but she had asked to go in there. I think the break will do them all a lot of good.

Hope the Jersy people enjoy tonight, I feel there is a good chance they will!

The lovely PKP on the forum has done some gorgeous screen caps from TM

http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2462310622&frmid=10&msgid=1159773&cmd=show

Scroll right down. I thought it a lovely interview, very relaxed and he looked scrummy.

Afternoon everyone and a very happy birthday to Lee and BHB.

Glad you enjoyed AB, Ali.

Shame you didn’t get the birthday you planned, KK, but glad you had a lovely evening. Your insultant sounds appalling. Ta for the link.

I meant to say, excellent news re @@@@@, Jo. Hope Dog is on best behaviour. Expect you’re getting excited. Looking forward to hearing about the concert.

Hope Eva’s journey home is going well.

Twins, glad you had a lovely time yesterday. Wellington is one of my heroes but I’ve never been to AH. Must rectify that.

Lots of ohmmmms to Ann and Roger.

I bought a new shredder this morning to replace the broken one. The instructions said if it stopped working to leave for 30 mins and then press the reverse button. Even though I’d done this with the old one, I thought I’d try again and hey presto it worked – I guess I didn’t leave it long enough. So we now have two shredders! The new one destroys credit cards and is a higher grade model (it was also on offer) so we’ll keep it but put it aside for now.

Ploppy’s gone to golf with his new toy – an electronic trolley so he doesn’t have to carry his bag and clubs. He had a practice in the kitchen after he’d put it together – quite amusing to watch as it takes a moment before the trolley starts moving and then suddenly zooms away. He said one of his cronies has a remote controlled version which ended up in a stream after he fell over and wasn’t able to stop it!

Diana - TeeHee, I have visions of your Ploppy being dragged round the golf course by his trolley!! Ploppy had one of those but he gave it up as a bad job as he said it was harder work keeping it under control than it was carrying the bag!! Hope your Ploppy has better luck!

Pauline (and PKP) - thanks for the link - scruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummptious!!

Can you feel the excitement flowing over from the Ch*nnel Isl*nds! Can't wait to hear the reports!

Just watched SS and can't believe the final 10. There is only one I think is any good. None of the ones I thought should go through did. Poor Sexmus didn't even make the final 10 this time. Very odd. Certainly wouldn't pay £80 to see any of them I don't think. Not too bothered about it now.

Love the idea of your Ploppy fighting with a trolley Diana.

From Ro's tweet it sounds as if it is going well!

Just so you know, it is raining again here.

B*tsy's growing up fast
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2173598/Denise-Van-Outen-takes-Betsy-Brave.html

Morning all - no news from Sunny C Isles yet then! Diana I see Bxtsy very advanced for the 1 year old they say she is!! I spoke with Roger yesterday and when Ann went to the SR for her "day out" on Wednesday she asked if she could go in. They already had one MND patient and didn't want to have another as they require so much care, and also didn't have a bed. One came up on Friday so they called Roger and said she could go in for a week/ten days. Monday she has a hospital appointment so Roger is going to take her into Oxford from Nxttlebed. As a result we will go over on Tuesday then go over to Twin, who will have had her op by then and have been released for good behaviour. St Swxthxns Day today, so fingers crossed no rain or it might rain for the next 40 days....hah! Watched SS and agree with Twin, the ten chosen, with one exception are not good and no way would I pay the ticket money they are asking to see any of them perform. The professional guys were all given very little air time - apart from JA - and we never saw their auditions, their singing for Andrew or anything worthwhile. Won't be watching the rest of the shows. After Chxrch I have the ixxning to do - did the wxshing but couldn't summon up the energy to do the ixoning, plus I had a disaster with the ipxd and lost all my books and music - need to resynch everythign - grrr!! MM went off to his school reunion and met up with his old school friend and had long chats, so quite enjoyed himself, but came home rather cold! Hope Eva's journey is going well and isn't too wet. Ditto Jo and Ro (great double act that!) flying home today (I think). Sorry to say it is self service in the Bxstro today as I have given the BHB the day off in honour of his birthday! Normal service will be resumed tomorrow.

Morning girls.
Betsy is a dear , my goodness she looks more and more like her dad.
Carol so so glad Ann had a respite such a brave lady.
No feed back from show yet boo hoo.
Hope St s....th will be good to us we could do with a dry spell.
Diana you made me laugh just as well the kitchen trials worked!!!!
ok Have Benjamin here since yesterday going home today, so have to go and do baby stuff!!!
X

Morning all, and although I hardly dare mention it, the sun is shining! I have no faith in the St S thing though and feel even if we don't get rain today, we will over the next 40 days! Now if you want a good laugh I will give you one. There was a met man on tv this morning and they asked him about the weather prospects for the end of July. He said there is some small hope that the jet strexm is showing signs of shifting a bit north and so we may (may you notice) get some better weather. Told you it would give you a good laugh, believe it when you see it I think!

I have the i word this morning, then my friend rang and asked me out to lunch with her and her Mum later, so that saves cooking. Then have to sort the bag for the hospital tomorrow, gulp. So a busy day all round I think.

Thanks for the link Diana, such a sweetie pie she is now.

Morning Bh.... oh of course he isn't here! A day off ion lieu of his birthday, bless.

First pics of the concert last night here

https://twitter.com/#!/MumsAlwaysRight/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2F3oXpTPmk

Thanks to PKP for the find and of course to the photographer. I love the one of him singing with a little bit of white shirt showing. Yum!

Back from very wet W.S*ssex, heaviest rain I've seen for ages on both Friday and Saturday, all in the village are on flood alert but so far O.K.
At CFT we saw H*artbreak H*use which was a lovely production with the added bonus of an interview with D*vid H*re beforehand.

I 'm now in the process of getting out and sorting my summmer/holiday wear to iron and pack, haven't had it out this year! Tomorrow must have a holiday shop, we're off on Wednesday, what bad timing!

Hope Jo's had a good time, thanks for that link, Pauline, doesn't he look fine, would love to hear him as well.
Hope Eva's having a good journey home .
Glad to hear that Ann is in the SR Home if that is where she wants to be.

Ali, glad you enjoyed Alfie, apparently Al fell flat on his back and Alfie couldn’t carry on for laughing. They are a pair together those two, wish I’d been there for the a cappella aria, he did it in Sw*sea but not since...........stunning!!

Carol, I would think it must be a relief all round for Ann to have 24hour care, but she’ll miss home I’m sure.

Pauline, thanks for the link, scrummy pics indeed!! Has the password for LM*S changed? I wanted to log in and say thank you to PKP. Not posted on there for months.
Tend to agree with you and Carol about SS, (no not that one Jo) which one do you both like?
I’m not struck on the new format either.
Thanks for the link, really looking forward to Weds!

Diana, Ploppy’s golf trolley sounds good fun. Thanks for the link, Betsy looks adorable.

Afternoon. Sue, Alf*e really did have the giggles on Friday night, very infectious as we all kept laughing with him. I was just so glad he sang 'Bring Hime H*me' as that always brings a lump to my throat.
Pauline, all the best for tomorrow xx
Re: S/star, I was disappointed not to see a lot of them sing (incl. Seamus) One or two were put through who I quite liked, but nobody really grabs me. If I've nothing better to do then I'll watch.
Looking forward to the reviews from Jo/Ro.
Better go and see if I can give Ploppy a hand with dinner, then I have to collect Sloppy.

Evening all. Had a lovely lunch with Ari's Mum and her Sloppy, plus another friend. Very scrummy slow roasted lamb. One of my favourites. Have been sorting things out for tomorrow and am nearly ready for the fray. Thanks Ali.

Sue to the best of my knowledge the password is the same as it has been for a long time.

Now do I watch SS until Wallander or not, hummm, not much else on then.

Hi all, I'm home. Been back a little while as the journey from airport was quick. Not picked Dog up yet as I've phoned, no answer. I'll phone in a few mins.
I went to see felf. She opened the door and looks so much better. Evident as her son is getting on her nerves!!
Absolutely brill time. The show was amazing. You are in for a treat. The audience sang happy birthday and the stars came out to see the fans afterwards. Not too many fans waited. It was great time. btw the B&B I booked was fine. Had a great time in the bar on Friday. 60s songs excellent. Found some charity shops and a sale in BHS. Bought some very good value tops.

Got a touch tipsy after the show. The others were compiling a set list in the bar. My input was, as you would expect, almost zero.

Had to log on to say hope all goes well tomorrow Pauline and that you feel able to go to the concert.
I see you're back safe and sound Jo, sounds as though you had a great time, very pleased to hear.
Bet you'll be happy to see dog again and vice versa!.

Forgot to say did anyone watch SS this evening? DF compared one of the hopefuls to GO saying" that' s not a bad thing," and then "remember LM married a judge" Nice that he got a mention!

Password wouldn't let me in Pauline. Lots of luck to you and everything crossed that you get there on Weds.

Good to see you back safe and sound Jo, not giving much away about the concert I see, just have to wait till Weds then.

My opinion of SS? LM would blow then all out of the water, he was trending on twitter tonight.

Nite nite Loppies x

...well only saw a small part of SS and couldn't bear AH and they were all bland. Just watched Wxllander...thought it was excellent tonight. Good to see Maeve is back from wet Sxssex and Jo back from overseas! We are going to do our very best to get Twin there on Wednesday. Had a lovely afternoon doing the ixxning - whilst MM went out into the marshland that was once our garden. At least it didn't rain today! Off to bed now so Sweet Meads all.

I watched a bit more than Twin of SS, but not really impressed. Not one would I pay the best part of £80 to go and see. There are some that have good pop voices, but it si that extra something that the GO has in abundance that they lack, for me anyway.

Wallander was fab but frightened the life out oif me!

Thankyou for your good wishes for tomorrow. Not looking forward to it, but needs must. I don't go till lunchtime, a day of starvation looms! Anyway I should be around in the morning for a short while.

That's odd Sue. Don't know then. Maybe email the mods?

Jo nice to see you back. I'm sure you had a fab time.

My bedtime I think, let's get on with it! Night night and sleep tight.

Review is coming by email, as some do not want to know about the show before they see it.

Morning all - dry so far, but grey. Believe we are due for heavy rainfall later! Taking Sloppy food shopping this morning, doing admin this afternoon and this evening is final meeting of the small singing group before the summer break. Lots of oooohhhhhmmmmmmmsss for Twin, who I am sure will be a big brave bunny, and for those in need. I found W'der rather frightening too - MM wasn't watching so I braved it on my own. Will be interesting to see the viewing figures for SS as I don't think they are particularly good and if it is on every night (bit like BGT I think), I suspect they will lose viewers in droves. The parts I have watched make you realise what a brilliant job GN does for the BBC! Agree with Twin that they are very pop sounding singers. In retrospect I think the whole concept this time is a huge mistake! Hello BHB, you have got some champers ready in case the DCM can have some before she goes? I don't think she is allowed anything to eat or drink, but I am sure she will appreciate the thought. A really lovely hug and snuffle will make her day I think. Let's go and get the staff room ready (we can sneak a glass or two of champers before she arrives) for when she gets here.

Good luck Pauline. Will be thinking of you. Love, hugs & ohmmmmmmmmmmmmmmms for a very speedy recovery. xx

Morning all, I am all ready to go, but I don't have to be there for 3 hours! Ari's Mum is taking me and is coming round about 11 to look after me and make suere I don't sit worrying. Bless. I have lovely friends. I am so touched (it has been said) that you have thought of me, especially as what I am having done should be fairly routine and there are much worse problems around. Mind I'll be glad when it is done with. Thanks KK.

Thanks Jo, I now have a lovely way to fill a bit of time while I wait. I just hope I get to see the real thing, but if I don't I hope you all have a lovely time and please blow him kisses from me (sob).

Morning BHB, oooh what a lovely hug, thankyou, I feel much better for that. No sadly you are right, no champers for me today, but I can still snuffle. Hooray! Let's find the CM and get going.

Not sure when I will blog again, hopefully very soon. Be good.

Thanks Jo for the email re the concerrt, sounds amazing, I'm so hoping you get there Pauline (and that all goes well today of course). I cant make it as you know but another loppie is having my tickets so there wont be a gap and hopefully they'll be another venue announced soon that I can make.

I dont mind SS, it is watchable although AH is pathetic. GN was so funny esp with ALW. I dont think they could have done it any other way ie every night, with having to get it in before the olympics. It couldn't have been weekly because of clashing with that other reality show that must start up again in a month or so. Presumably the BBC were nervous about the whole idea of searching for J*sus and/or the promotion of LW shows so if it hadn't been ITV it wouldn't have got off the ground. No one will ever come up to the GO but maybe some of them will grow on me and its a shame he was turned down as a judge/mentor. I'm glad its boys and not girls AGAIN but I dont suppose I'll bother to see the show itself

Hello all!

I'm sorry I didn't get on yesterday - my margarreta based hang over sort of caught up with me!

Thanks to all of you for the links. I'll have to try to follow them all tonight.

So Jo is home! And I hope had a wonderful time. Looking forward to reading your review Jo!

Oh dear I've missed Pauline - GOOD LUCK PAULINE!!!

Well SS then. I agree with all the comments about missing GN. He really did so much for the show. AH just can't cut it.
The show just underlines how bloomin' good LM is. None of them come close to his standard - though Niall is lovely and being a mate of LM I'll keep watching while he's in.

I don't think I'll be going to see the arena tour. I don't like arenas - they are so impersonal.

OOHHMMS for Ann and all needies!

Afternoon. Bit damp here which put paid to scollop's plans - he was supposed to be doing some external painting today and is rather disappointed he won't be getting paid now! I've been up to the city and got youngest scollops' school uniforms all sorted for september. Coffee and a natter with sloppy as well then home in time for nephew to be dropped off (he's in a foul mood!)
Glad a loppy is able to make use of your tickets Shirley.
Re: SS, can't help but watch it after all. AGree with everything said about AH, she irritates me. Quite liking Roger, very smooth voice, and Niall too. Afraid the rest leave me cold.

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I 'h6ad 'a 'very 'long5 'drive 'yesterday, 'so 'was 'so 'pleased 'wh6en 'I 'finally 'reach6ed 'my 'h6otel. ' 'It 'was 'a 'lovely 'place, 'very 'posh6, 'deep 'in 'a 'forest. ' 'My 'room 'was 'big5 'enoug5h6 'to 'double 'as 'a 'dance 'h6all, 'with6 'all 'mod-cons. ' 'After 'a 'very 'nice 'dinner, 'I 'was 'g5oing5 'in 'to 'th6e 'computer 'room 'wh6en 'I 'was 'stung5 'by 'a 'bee 'or 'a 'wasp on 'my 'rig5h6t 'h6and. ' 'My, 'did 'it 'h6urt, 'and 'I'm 'very 'allerg5ic 'to 'insect 'bites, 'so 'I 'went 'straig5h6t 'over 'to 'th6e 'reception 'desk 'and 'explained 'wh6at 'h6ad 'h6appened. ' 'As 'I 'was 'speaking5, 'my 'h6and 'was 'swelling5 'up 'before 'my 'eyes, 'and 'th6e 'poor 'receptionist 'looked 'terrified! ' 'Cooorrrrrr! ' 'It 'h6urt! ' '
Th6e 'receptionist 'was 'calling5 'th6e 'doctor, 'telling5 'h6im 'wh6at 'h6ad 'h6appened, 'and 'with6in '15 'minutes 'th6e 'blessed 'man 'was 'th6ere 'with6 'a 'syring5e 'full 'of ' steroids '(I 'th6ink), 'and 'h6e 'g5ave 'me 'a 'sh6ot 'at 'once. ' 'H&e 'told 'me 'to 'g5o 'traig5h6t 'to 'bed, 'and 'if 'th6e 'swelling5 'h6adn't 'g5one 'down 'in 'th6e 'morning5, 'to 'call 'h6im 'ag5ain. ' 'Th6en 'h6e 'wanted 'me 'to 'g5o 'to 'th6e 'h6ospital 'to 'be 'on 'th6e 'safe 'side. ' 'H&e 'also 'g5ave 'me 'some 'very 'strong5 'painkillers 'wh6ich6 sh6ould 'make 'it 'possible 'for 'me 'to 'sleep. ' 'And 'Boy! 'did 'I 'sleep! ' 'Th6is 'morning5 'th6e 'swelling5 'h6ad 'g5one 'down, 'and 'even 'if 'th6e 'h6and 'is 'still 'very 'painful 'and 'very 'itch6y, 'I 'can 'live 'with6 'it. ' 'It 'didn't 'h6inder 'my 'driving5 'today, 'wh6ich6 'went 'very 'well. ' '
Tomorrow 'morning5 'I'm 'driving5 'to 'H&Irtsh6als 'from 'wh6ere 'th6e 'ferry 'leaves 'at '3pm, 'and 'Wednesday 'morning5 'I'll 'be 'h6ome.

Jo,- 'I'm 'sure 'you 'and 'Ro 'h6ad 'a 'fantastic 'time 'on 'G*rnsey. ' 'I 'can't 'access 'my 'email 'on 'th6is 'blasted 'mach6ine 'with6out 'th6e 'O, 'so 'th6e 'review 'will 'be 'a 'treat 'wh6en 'I 'g5et 'h6ome.

I 'h6ope 'Pauline's 'op 'is 'over 'and 'done 'with6 'and 'th6at 'sh6e 'will 'be 'well 'enoug5h6 'for 'th6e 'concert 'on 'Wednesday.

Ali,- 'so 'Alfie 'was 'g5ood, 'was 'h6e? ' 'I 'h6ave 'to 'wait 'until 'April 'next 'year.

Carol,- 'please 'g5ive 'Ann 'my 'love 'wh6en 'you 'see 'h6er.

Dinner 'is 'calling5.

...ah our code breaker is back!! Just dashing on before I go to rehearsal to say that I have spoken with the hospital and Twin has had her op, is fine and is on track to come home tomorrow, so fingers crossed she should be with us Wednesday.

Hi all
Carol sent in some pictures from Auds's departure, I have put them in the Loppy Ladies 2 album.

Love and Oooooohhhhmmmmmmmsssssss for the twin and any other needy soul.

Get well soon.

Love Maggie & Martin

Dinner 'was 'scrumptious. ' 'Fish6 'platter, 'th6ey 'called 'it,- 'with6 'monkfish6, 'smoked 'tuna, 'crayfish6, 'prawns 'and 'mussels. ' '" 'Ch6ocolate 'Symph6ony" 'for 'dessert. 'Yum, 'yum, 'even 'if 'it 'was 'at 'Rxck 'Stxin-prices!

Carol,- 'th6anks 'for 'th6e 'update 'on 'Twin. ' 'Sounds 'g5ood 'if 'th6ey'll 'let 'h6er 'out 'tomorrow.

Martin,- 'th6anks 'for 'th6e 'ph6otos. ' 'I 'th6ink 'h6ere 'were 'quite 'a 'few 'tears 'th6at 'day.

I'll 'be 'off 'to 'my 'bed. ' 'Th6e 'receptionist 'at 'th6is 'h6otel 'h6as 'g5iven 'me 'an 'ice-pack 'for 'my 'h6and 'as 'it's 'still 'rath6er 'painful

See 'you 'tomorrow.

hi back from w*rk and all fed, even me.
Quote from Dog sitter yesterday. 'She's a sweet dog, just a shame about the barking.'
Got to email MrT, back later

Felf will be running around in about 4 days her son is driving her nuts. He has tried to set the cooker timer, messed it up and called me in!!! I have a cooker timer, but have never used it. Now got to go on line to see if I can find the instructions to hers. Melf used to set it!

Felf is definitely going to get better quick. He son is fiddling with everything. I found a cooker manual on line, but it had 6 buttons for the timer, felf's has 5. So no luck. Missed most of SS because of that.

No GO
http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=500409

nice bit from Daniel right at the end
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-07-14/andrew-lloyd-webbers-rejects-where-are-they-now

Fix you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4so5J2Kdys

Kerry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEXeIUznotc&feature=youtu.be

2 WEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d2o1fpxoVY&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for the links Jo - I'm still trying to catch up, put in a 13 hour workday today, and for some reason am now completely knackered!

Seems like we may only have narrowly missed the boys were singing outside H*V, but without the main man, can't say I'm exactly bothered!

Very excited for Wednesday now... :)

Pauline, I don’t go on LMAS often enough to worry about it, most of the important info gets on here anyway. See you Weds...... I’m thinking positive thoughts!

Poor Eva, what a nightmare, nasty things wasps.

Carol, thanks for news of Pauline.

Thanks Martin.

Jo, at least they think she’s sweet, of course she is............will they have her back??
Lovely links, thank you.

Is this rain ever going to stop? I know it’s a boring subject now, but I can’t believe how long it’s gone on for. I’m sick of getting drowned walking the spaniels. I can remember last year having hardly any rain at all, everyone else seemed to be getting our share, and we were fed up watering our new garden.

Half watched SS tonight, still can’t work up any enthusiasm, half the time I wonder where ALW is coming from with his comments. The last guy was okay, I just can’t take to the blonde hairy one at all, and I can only remember Nial’s name, the others are instantly forgetable. No need to save up for ticket money then!

(Am I allowed to say TWO SLEEPS now?) I’ve put in brackets so Pauline can’t see it............but then she IS going to be there, everything... X X X X’d

Nite nite Loppies x

Pauline just has to get to the concert. So fingers and toes crossed for that.

Ro, I'm really not that upset either that we missed them.

Sue, yes, they will have Dog back. To be truthful she hasn't really given them the full treatment yet. That will be the third time, or maybe next time as she looked to at home there. Really it was a home from home. With one exception, instead of cat damage to fixtures and fittings it was dog damage. There were 2 cats as well, so I'm sure she felt very used to the set up.
Nightlee night.

Morning all - there is a strange yellow glow in the sky - not sure what it is but suspect it won't be around for long! Jo thanks for all the links...Felf's son sounds a bit of a (trying to be helpful) nightmare! Martin, big thank you for posting the photos. Of the two piccies of hugs, one is of me giving her all the hugs from the SLs. Eva, that sounds nasty - I am in the "I hate wasps" camp. When I was in infant school I was sitting listening to a story when a wasp just landed on my thumb and stung me. I've hated them ever since. Could it be the cosy library and excellent wine list that drew you to the hotel? Looks lovely. Glad you are having a good(ish) journey - hope the rest of it goes smoothly. Hope Shirley's s-i-l funeral goes as well as these things can. Lady J...hangover - surely not! Agree with Lady J and Sue about SS. I was out last night anyway so wouldn't have been able to watch anyway but after the weekend I am not bothering. Will just read the web to see who has been kicked off for interest sake but that's all. Ali -- oh have you got rain then? I am really really fed up with it all now. Poor MM keeps hopping up and down on the flat roof over the garage and putting more bitumen paint or whatever in the hopes he will find a dry few hours for it all to set.... Off to see Ann at the SR today then, on the basis Ari's mum has collected Twin we are off over there to babysit her tonight and make sure she is all right. Plan is that we then drive her to G'ford tomorrow. She WILL be there!! Hello BHB, yes amazing that it's dry at the moment and the wind seems to have dropped. Shall we try opening the patio doors? You bring the Vanillita and I'll get the waffles and we will have a nice long snuffle and raise a glass to the DCM and her fast recovery.

Morning5 'all. ' 'Just 'a 'quickie 'to 'say 'h6ello 'and 'g5oodbye 'ag5ain. ' 'I 'h6ad 'to 'save 'time 'for 'a 'sh6ort 'snug5g5le 'with6 'th6e 'BH&B. ' 'Sorry 'to 'miss 'your 'birth6day 'sweeth6eart. ' 'Am 'I 'forg5iven? ' 'ooh6h6h6h6, 'th6at 'h6ug5 'says 'it 'all!

Jo,- 'th6anks 'for 'all 'th6e 'links. ' 'G%ood 'to 'h6ear 'felf 'is 'g5etting5 'better.

Next 'time 'I 'see 'you 'will 'be 'in 'plain 'lang5uag5e 'from 'my 'trusted 'h6ome 'pooter 'sometime 'tomorrow.

BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Morning.

Amusing review of SS - read to the end. GN much missed all round.
http://www.whatsonstage.com/blog/theatre/london/E8831342429907/Michael+Coveney%3A+Park+delight+as+Jesus+jumps.html

Busy day so can't linger unfortunately.

...just off but have had a couple of texts from Twin. She's fine and will be home this afternoon. G'ford here we come!

Hello all,

I'm just rushing on as I have somewhere I need to go this lunch time (doing a friend a favour).

Sorry to hear about the mix up on the crossing and your nasty wasp sting. Carol I agree with you they are evil little b*ggers.

So pleased that Pauline will be there tomorrow!

Thanks for the links Jo and Diana. I only read the last one so far. It seems SS is not that popular. Nice that Niall has been rated quite well and that LM got a mention.

Martin - thanks for the photos.

Shirely - hope the funeral is OK.

TTFN all (from this excited little Loppy!)

Glad to hear that all's gone well with Pauline's op. and it's looking good for her to get to concert tomorrow, with a lttle help from her friends, Carol and MM.
I hope everyone going tomorrow has a wonderful time and look forward to reading all about it when I get back.
Hope that Eva gets home safelyand that the last part of the journey is uneventful.
I'm off to sunny climes tomorrow and probably won't be here again before I go, 'see' you all in a couple of weeks.

I'm really tired, early start this morning had a dentist appt at 8. Another early start tomorrow as car needs (hopefully just) a tweak. It's running OK, just has one of those 'take me to a garage' lights. I'll tell them I need it back for tomorrow evening, so if they haven't got the part DON'T touch it. I'll bring it back on Thurs.

So glad P2 is OK and the door to door taxi service will be on hand for tomorrow.

Thanks for the link Diana, glad I'm not totally odd in my view of SS.

Mr T was due, but I had a phone call to say they are running late. They must be a man or van down, or doing 2 rounds at once. Their bookings are not as full as they used to be.

MrT wasn't late at all. He said they can't get the staff!!!
Nightlee night

Just popped in to say hi and bye. Good to see Pauline WILL be there in ONE MORE SLEEP!!

Have to go to bed before I fall asleep sitting here, busy day tomorrow, I have a date with a curly dude, and then the next day I have one with an opera dude, (except he's not anymore)

Nite nite Loppies x

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birtday dear Chantale
Happy birthday to you.

Hope you have a lovely day.

The BHB has been hard at work and the Bistro is looking lovely. The rosebud posies of red and yellow on each table smell beautiful. There are red and yellow balloons and banners saying "Happy birthday Chantale" and little multicoloured sprinkles on the tablecloths. The birthday cakes have been baked and look amazing ....the BHB says they are low calorie so shouldn't be a problem. The champers is of course on ice, ready and waiting. Let's grab a glass whilst we wait for everyone to arrive.

Report on the invalid....she is fine, a little sore and a bit woozy yesterday, partly through lack of sleep. She had a good night's sleep and is feeling much better as a result and looking forward to tonight. She says hello, she has a sore tummy but is ok apart from that. Looks like it might be wet this evening but I don't think we will care!
I see we have missed Maeve. Hope she has a lovely time and finds the sun. Actually I see we may sun later this month! Yippee!! Ann has a new wheelchair, which includes a head support for her. Hopefully it will make things easier for her. She is a little worse every time we see her now. Safe journeys to all travelling today. Eva should almost be home. Right BHB let's grab some more champers and some cake and have a lovely snuffle. The DCM is here so she can join us.

Morning all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chantale. Hope you have a lovely day.

Just on the first leg of my loooong journey to Gu*ldford. Will be meeting up with Lady J on the next leg so, hopefully, we'll find something to talk about to pass the time!!

Delighted to hear that Pauline will be joining us.

See some of you later, we'll miss the rest of you.

Happy Birthday Chantale.
Have a great time all those going to G*ildford, reviews asap please for all us cinderloppies.
Pauline, hope the tummy isn't too sore today.

Just on the last leg of my jouney on the Guildford train. Popped in to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Chantale, wish you could have joined us tonight.

I left the sunshine (you remember that phenomena?) behind in B*rton, never mind there will be sunshine enough tonight!

More ohhhmmmssss for Ann, every time I read something about that brave lady I count my blessings.

Had a text from Jane to say her and KK have arrived safely, so looking forward to seeing KK, it's been AGES!!

Hi honies,- I'm home!
Yes, it's me. Don't you recognize me without the code?
I have been home for a few hours, but there was a lot of unpacking to do and then I needed an Eva, so
Chantale,- sorry I'm late in saying:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
GRATULERER MED DAGEN
I need a coffee and a read of the paper, but will be back later. I see there is a considerable LUCKY contingent going to G'ford, so I suspect it will be a quiet night on the blog.

I thought I'd give SS a try tonight. There was one guy I quite liked, but can't remember his name. Mel C seemed to be very taken with him. I'm not sure I'll tune in every night to watch it, though.

I know what the G'ford festers are doing just now. Jealous? Me? Of course not, even though I have to admit that the green colour isn't my natural facial colour!

I've spent half the evening on the phone, checking in with the family. The Internet Killer is doing OK after his stint in hospital. It seems they can sort out his ulcer without an operation. His back operation had to be put back a month, but fortunately he didn't have to go to the back of the queue, so he's scheduled for the 15th August.

I spoke to Iselin too. She returned from her holiday today too, and she was so jet lagged that she hardly knew what day it was. Coming from El Salvador, she had a 15 (!) hour wait in NY, before getting on the plain home. She's starting work tomorrow, but luckily she's on the afternoon shift, so she can sleep late.

I'll be taling mother for the weekly shop tomorrow. There is no rest for the wicked, eh?

No SS for me. The connection was bad, so I dropped it.
I'm ready for my bed. G'night.

Hello all, thank you so much for all your good wishes I had a lovely day apart from that disgusting weather. Was very spoiled. My granddaughter is very naughty! she brought me 2 kittens ! I had told her no more amnimals but obviously she knows I cannot say no, not sure of sex yet they are 10 weeks old! I need that like a whole in my head....
Oh Carol and BHB did me proud in the Bistro it all look gorgious.
So glad Ann has a new chair hope it will ease her a lot.
Eva welcome home hope you had a grat journey
Hope the guilford contingent is having a great time.
Soizic ( Alex)joined us for a curry in Truro today and she looks great Nicholas worries about her but I keep telling him it is her choice. loads odf ooohhhmmmss for those who need it.
Thank you again for all your cards paper and virtual and messages. Ninite all.

Morning all. The sun is shining and the birds all welcoming me home!

Hello sweetheart. Sorry,- too early for you? You had a late night? I bed your pardon most humbly. I'm forgiven? Oh, thank you so much. Yes please, a full leaded will go down very nicely as I'm off to pick up mother after breakfast.
I hope when I get home there will be a review from last night's concert goers.

Chantale,- glad you had a good birthday and even better to hear that Soizic is doing well.

See you all later.

Morning all and yes there is a strange light in the sky. Eva glad to see you are home safely! Forecast yesterday was for light showers....they lied! Had an horrendous journey last night – it took us two hours to get to the venue (we left at 4.30pm!). Traffic on the M25 fairly heavy but getting into G’ford itself took for ever. Jo said there had been a nasty accident. Arrived at the venue only five minutes late and joined others who were already at the table (apart from Jo who was still en route). Lovely to see Jenny again, and she has a fabulous itinerary lined up for the rest of the stay – wish her good weather and a lovely time. Also great to see KK and Lady J after so long too. Food duly ordered and we had a chat. Starters arrived , delicious – still no Jo alas and then we had the Watford moment. Gill G arrived and came and joined us with a coffee and then we look at our watches and it was 7.20....no food! MM went to make enquiries and not long thereafter our meals arrived. We were half way through eating when poor Jo arrived and made do with Lady J’s potatoes! Food eaten, bill paid (and a huge thank you to Diana for organising) and it was time to take our seats. We were on the left of the stage as you look at it, with Twin on the aisle seat, one row back (I think) were Sue, Diana, Jo, but not sure where Lady J, KK and Jenny sat. Anyway stage darkened, band came on one by one and we were off. The staging had been raised at the back and there were two smaller rostra each side of the stage. MR came on first and started singing “Pure Imxgination”, then Lee came on from our side to join him and finally Steve from the opposite side. Have to say the whole thing was brilliant – the arrangements, the singing, the lighting – it was all fabulous. There was a programme on sale but the second act (and part of the first act) didn’t include some of the programme items (which sadly meant no “Fxx It” from Lee, but we also had an extra Bui Doi (which I love) sung by all three of them. OK, not in any particular order but Lee sang M of the N, CED, Bxtter, and ALAYM from Wxcked with Kerri. Stephen sang Till I hear You Sxng”, Nature Bxy, Journey Home (excellent), and Unchained Mxlody; Matt sand Mxrtin Guxrre (which was the best thing he did all night, Unexpxcted Sxng, High Flying Adxred, and a Nightingale Sxng; Kerri sand Don’t Cry for Me, I Dreamd a D, and Defying Grxvity. Togetyher they sand the opening number, BHH (fabulous!), A Wxst Sxde Story Medley accompanied only by drums to open the second half – absolutely amazing. You Raise Me Up (spine tingling), Bui Doi (not in programme) and finished with One Day More, which included a local choir, and Kerri– fantastic! The whole evening was just brilliant!! As MM said GO had the best of the three voices, followed by Stephen (who was lovely and did JH absolutely wonderfully) and then Matt R, but I’ve never really been a fan. Together they were all amazing. For an encore we had Bxhemian Rhapsody – amazing and You’ll never Walk Alxne. It really was a fantastic evening. As someone said it could easily go on in the WE. There was a standing ovation at the end and foot stamping and chanting of “more, more, more!” before they came back for their encores. After the show we went and found the Stage Door – passing Matt R with his suitcase on wheels down one of the sides of the building, so we were able to say home much we enjoyed it. Then found the SD and the crowd. Eventually GO came out and signed programmes as did Stephen – who was really lovely. Journey home took about three quarters of an hour and IT HAD STOPPED RAINING! Was Twin glad she went? Was she standing and heading banging in B Rhxpsody??? Only you, dear reader, can guess at the answers!! Hello BHB, as it’s sunny let’s grab some Blushing Bubbles and paninis and sit by the patio door. I can tell you all about this wonderful concert I went to last night – oh and you want to tell me about your evening? Ok, let’s grab the incohol and we can snuffle whilst you tell me!

Carol,- thank you for the wonderful review. Oh, how I wish I was there. I have to close my eyes and imagine instead.
So Twin was singing and dancing in the aisle, was she? Maybe they gave her some extra uppers in the hospital? Not necessary, eh? The GO will do that to us every time, I think.

The weekly shop done and I spent some extra time with the parents who wanted to know all about my holiday. I had sent 3 looooong emails to the family which youngest sister had printed out for them, so they did have an idea about what I'd been up to.

I'd better start lunch. It's an easy one today,- Spag Bol, and then an Eva. Sounds good, doesn't it?

...forgot to say MR was in grey suit, Stephen was in blue suit and GO in burgundy (with those great shoes again). In the second half they were in dress suits but then MR and GO took their jackets off - Stephen removed his tie! Obvious from the body language that S & GO really get on well!GO put his jacket back on for the finale.

Afternoon.

Belated happy birthday, Chantale.

Hope Maeve has a lovely holiday and brings the sun & warmth back with her.

I’ve had a few very stressful days at work – can’t talk about it here – and unfortunately not over yet. However, thinking about what Ann’s going through puts it all in perspective.

Lovely to see several of you last night and great that Pauline made it. Wasn’t keen on a couple of songs but overall loved the show, especially that curly haired bloke.

Meant to post this link - daily blog for those of you (half) following SS
http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=198&types=I&site=D&author=Glenn+Meads

Hi all,

I wrote this review while in the hotel room. Thanks to KK for her patience with my electronic scribbling. And to both Sue and KK for being wonderful room-mates!

KK and I had about the easiest journey possible to Guildford. Everything went well and we arrived at the hotel with plenty of time to preen. Sue joined us about an hour later and we had a drink at the bar (joined briefly by Sue F, Louise and another lady – lovely to see them) before we headed for dinner.

Diana and Jenny (great to see both of them – but especially Jenny after sooo loonng) joined us pretty quickly but the twins and MM were a few mins late. How bril that Pauline got there! Great to see all three of them again! However Jo was really late and we were getting worried about her. Phew! She came just in time! And helped me finish off my potatoes!

Wanna know about the concert? Here is a run down.

Venue is very modern - medium sized. It is really all stalls. The dress circle (as they called it) was just more raised seats at the back. The theatre it was pretty much full – there were only a few rows at the back unfilled.

On comes the lights. (The light rig was was really impressive - it was the first indication that this would be a highly professional show.) and in come the band.

Then Matt was First WE Man on. He started singing ‘Pure Imagination).

Then came Lee. His entrance was greeted with whoops and cheers. He sang the next few lines.

He looked stunning. His curls were immaculate, framing his face. Sigh!

He wore his red japan suit and sauntered on to the stage as though he owned it. Stephen came on last.

Matt and Stephen sang two solos each, then back came Lee.
He sang MOTN so sensuously I could barely breath! Then came CED with the full band backing. Then he sang B*tter. He sounded perfect -every note, every word spot on.

Kerry did her solo next – DCFM Ar-tina. She was brilliant.

The first half ended with all the men singing BBH. It was good (but I do prefer Lee to sing it solo, so you get his emotion.)

OK - I'll come back with more of the review later. If you're not too bored and if people havent already told you all of it! I've not caught up on the blog yet. I'll catch up alter too!

Hope you had a good birthday Chantale!

The second half started with west side story medley accompanied just by bongos. Rather strange but fun – I know Sue and loved KK. Lee sang Som*thing’s c*ming. He did rather better than J*hndeep!

We then had a segment where the boys sang solos. Alas lee's got cut which was disappointing. However I realised later that Stephen and Matt also had numbers cut. Lovely chemistry between the blokes and giggles when matt and lee took their jackets off.

Then Kerry came back on to sing ALAYM with lee. She was good but I prefer Louise and Rachel with him. They act in love.

The boys sang I believe as a trio. The arrangement was lovely. Their voices blend really well.

Kerry did defying gravity and got a very loud cheer from the crowd.

Then the last song of the show proper, was One D*y M*re. A choir came on for it – positioned all over the stage. It was uttterly amazing. lee and matt had the lion’s share of the vocals and they sounded fabulous together.

I know i have missed at least one song. Hmmm. I will need to check the programme.

Anyway they got a richly deserved standing ovation. ALL the theatre was on its feet. So they went straight into first encore - bo rap. Oh it was brilliant! Matt got the audience singing along. Kerry doing the high bits and the boys taking turns at being Freddy.

You should have heard the audience! Remember lee's stampy fans? The whole audience was at it. So they came back on stage with Wh*n You W*lk Thr*ugh a St*rm.

We had to go to the DS for signing. (No signing desk for this show) Matt came out quickly and signed a few programmes before leaving. Kerry came out next. By then the scrum was manic and KK Sue and I could not get close. At last the meadster appeared.

He was instantly surrounded! I got to him at last and gave him the card. He was very sweet to me and asked if I had enjoyed the show. I left him quite quickly and KK got her turn.

Later once the scrum had died down I returned to get a programme signed. Which he did for me bless him.

Once everyone had got autographs Lee went in. We had one last glimpse of him as we passed the foyer. He was on the phone. He looked very happy and lovely! Even though he was wearing those pinkish jeans!

Back at the hotel KK Sue Jenny and I had a little drinky then Sue KK and I took the party into our bedroom.

Thank you to all the Loppies that made the evening such great fun! And especially KK and Sue!

Ooo Carol lovely review! Funny how we all remember different bits!

Eva - welcome home! I hope the weather gets more summery for you.

Diana - sorry you are having a hard time at work.

I hope Sue has a wonderful time seeing her other man the Street Sweeper tonight.

TTFN!

afternoon girls. oh what lovely reviews than you so much. Meal obviously was a rushed job again it seems but at least you all got to your seats in time.
Yes Jane I did even the kittens how can I not like them.Dixie our older JR today went to lick them won't tell you where!!! and pippa the little devil not sure what she wants to do but is facinated. I have called them Skippy and scampy, cos they are very lively.
Lovely news from Sebastien wich I hope I will be able to share soon,but he needs to let his 'sister' know first ( golly it is weird this business!!!)
Nicholas is working hard preparing the Rock show no peace for the wicked. I am grounded today cos for some reason my knee of other leg went funny last night so no circuit for me tonight and I was so looking forward to it as my other leg seems ok now. Had the fishy treatment on feet oh it is so lovely! we have a lady in Tintagel doing it. it is supposed to be a half hour thingy but ended up with an hour and a half as she massages your feet and legs afterwards and all for a tenner. her treatment room looks towards Tintagel cliffs and castle so relaxing.now got to see to pussy cats gggrrrr another task for me.

Hi all

Can you cope with another review? Well, you're getting one anyway!!

First of all, I have to say, after having to cancel several of the GO's concert's on his last tour because of my health problems, the whole experience this time, and especially meeting up with good friends, felt like coming home. And, unlike the last time when I was just too emotional to enjoy anything, this time I enjoyed EVERYTHING! It was so good to see everybody again. Thank you all for your care and kind words and for making it such a special evening. Big thank you to Lady J and Sue for the PJ party back in our room. I hope we didn't keep Jenny, who was next door, awake!!

The concert was BRILLIANT! I absolutely loved it and will definitely see it again, hopefully more than the once that is already booked if they do more. This concert, being predominantly MT, was just what I've always wanted and this was everything I wanted it to be, and so much more. It was professional, it was big, it was spectacular, it had the wow factor and I had the biggest smile on my face the whole way through. All three of the WE Men, and Kerry, were brilliant (and Matt now has a new fan - I loved him, I know most of you didn't, but I did!).

Jane & I were on the front row, but off to the side, and I have to say when we first sat down and looked at the stage we saw, right in front of us, an illuminated, clear box type thingy (ah, rostrum, thank you Carol, that's the word I was looking for), which appeared to be obstructing some of the view of the stage (although as, for much of what they did they were raised up off stage level, it actually didn't spoil the viewing at all) and I thought what the h*ll is that stupid box doing there. However, during the course of the concert I came to love that box because at various times the GO (and Matt, so that was good too!) came to stand on said box as a result of which he was stood directly above me, dancing away and shaking his ROTY! Did I say, I loved that box!!

The GO was mesmerising (and not just when he was shaking his ROTY!!). My heart still does that flip at the first sight of him as he walks on stage. I just loved hearing him sing some different MT songs. His was, undoubtedly, the best, strongest and most powerful, and yet at other times most tender voice of the three of them, although they were all excellent and when they sang together their voices worked well together and it was quite evident that they have put a lot of work into working together.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, and I don't think I'll ever change my mind, but I really want him back on a WE stage, for me, it's where he belongs!

There were many favourite parts for me, The WSS medley, One D*y M*re, M*rtin G*erre, Kerry singing D*fying Gr*vity (although not as good as R*chel for me, but then Kerry didn't have the special effects of the costume, cherry picker and the wind blowing) but the biggest highlight was BoRhap - phenomenal!! The atmosphere, with the four of them on stage rocking it out and the audience all up and doing the same, was incredible.

There were also several humorous moments but the one that stands out most was right at the end when all four performers came back on stage for the finale, Matt came down the stairs first followed by Kerry and he turned and held out his hand to Kerry to help her down the stairs, at which point Lee who was behind Kerry turned to Stephen, who was behind him (are you still with me!?) and held out his hand to Stephen as if to help him down the stairs! Probably doesn't sound funny now but at the time it tickled me!

At the SD the GO was his usual gorgeous, charming, gorgeous, generous, gorgeous, wonderful self. Did I mention he was gorgeous! I would have preferred a proper signing table, not only because I can't stand all the pushing and shoving of the scrum, but I would have liked to get to speak to the other two WE Men and to Kerry to thank them for such a wonderful show, but didn't really get chance. Maybe next time.

So, I now have yet more happy memories to help me through the coming months. Roll on November, I say!! And hopefully, more will be announced and, even more hopefully, that they will be at venues that you can ALL get to because, if you can, you really need to see this concert!

I LOVED IT!!

KK and Jane,- thank you for more wonderful reviews. I gather you had a good time and loved the show? Stooooopid question, of course you did.
Btw. where is the November concert?

Poor BB had to go in to PC hospital. Her keyboard is knackered and needs to be changed. No wonder Jo couldn't fix it! It has to go back to T*shiba to be fixed. Fortunately it's within the guarantee periode (5 years) so it won't cost me anything.

The weather has been beautiful here today, and it looks as if it will continue tomorrow.

Diana,- I hope work eases off soon. You work so hard.
You did make me laugh with your description of Ploppy trying out his golf trolley in the kitchen! Goodness me!

But KK? Did you enjoy it?

I've just read my review back and seen the typos. 'I know sue and loved KK'???!!!

For those that don't speak Jane this meant 'I know Sue and KK loved it'!!!

Eva - the November show is in Gateshead in the North of England. It's at the Sage theatre. It's not on the GO's website. Sorry BB is in hoskpital.

Chantale - those kitties sound adorable.

Hi all. Yes it's me back to worry you all again. I see Twin has been keeping you informed of my progress so won't linger. Suffice to say the op went well and I am amazed how soon I am up and about and doing, in spite of having a very sore tummy. Hopefully that won't take too long to start feeling better. I am so lucky that I was able to get to the concert last night. As has been said it was just wonderful. It was so fantastic to see the GO really being the star of a very talented bunch. I think he may have won a few new fans. I really hope they do more concerts near enough for us to go and see it. I would love to go when I feel 100%. I want to say thanks to Twin and MM for getting me there and back, and to everyone else for their care and concern. So lovely to see them all and especially Jane, KK and Jenny who I haven't seen for a while. It was lovely to get to see him after and have a few quick words, though I too prefer proper signings.

Sorry this isn't a proper review, but I still feel a bit spaced out and will be back and more my self soon I hope.

Hi a very late Happy Birthday to Chantale. Looking forward to Sebastian's good news, you little tease.
Thanks for the reviews, as I remember very little until someone reminds me, somehow the GO has a sort of Jo brain wipe program. Excellent seats from the number one seat booker. Also benefited from being at a different angle with the piano, so I didn't see the MD while doing my GO watching. There is a bit where he is sitting on a stool next to the piano, while some other people make noises in another part of the stage. Who and why?? I agree that the show is very professional, just a shame it ends on 2 of my not liked songs.

SS seem to have heard the song before

Diana, thanks for the link. I went for a bit of catch up.

Jane - are you saying don't know Sue and love KK??? Sniff!!

Pauline - good to see you back here with us. It was SO good to see you last night, you did very well to get there, and I have to say, for someone who's just been through what you have, you looked as glamorous as you always do. Take care, hope you feel better soon.

Eva - it would be wonderful if you could get over for the November concert. They have said that if the first few do down well they hope to do more, so there may be other opportunities for you. I do hope so!

Ok, so the typos are catching - do down well?? Go down well!!

Diana - sorry to hear you're having such a bad time at w*rk. As if you haven't been through enough there lately. Hope things improve for you soon.

Dog has decided that the carpet in the front room needs some cleaning or she is getting me back for leaving her last night. Last night she did go for a long walk with postman, wife and their 2 dogs.

There has been a c*ck up with the holiday booking in my group for Monday week. One is on holiday until Weds, she is off now (that's why I cancelled my holiday booking for yesterday and had to do the M25 at rush hour), one starts her holiday on Monday, one is on reduced hours, me? I'm coming back from Guernsey and that leaves one!!!!! ooops. Well, when I booked there was no one else on hols so ........................... Reason for the error is our holiday booking system is only showing my holiday ;)

SS, sorry, doesn't give me the fuzzy feeling I get from someone else sing it

Jason, Jason!!! 'A new confidence in you Roger'. As if he didn't have confidence when he played in L King, pah

Has anyone heard from Alison? I'm getting bounced emails from her work.

...just watched a tiny part of SS - most of it is dire. When you think we had three fantastic WE singers last night, none of whom are in the WE at the moment and you compare them with this ... it is a joke! Off to bed now so Sweet Meads all....and sorry Jo, haven't heard from Alison - does Ali know?

Wonderful reviews - thank you ladies :)

I've posted a short report from Jersey, together with a few pics and the full set-list which was a bit different from last night - held it back to avoid spoilers before last night.

LINKY THING

bottom 2, oh dear GO won't be pleased

Nicely done Sir.

I've been watching SS too tonight,- connection very good. It's the first time I've ever heard any of the boys sing a complete song, but my hunch from the bits I've seen earlier, was right. It was Ben I was thinking about, and tonight he gave me a little shiver down the spine! Not a GO shiver, but a good feeling. I also thought David was very, very good. The song he sang is a very difficult one, but he did it so well.
I must say I wasn't too impressed with Niall, and I'm not surprised he had to go. There was some very nice messages for him from His Lordship, which should make it a bit better.

KK,- I would love to go to Gateshead, but at the moment it is too far from London for me. (I'm not expecting it to move closer just for my sake!) I hope that some more dates will be forthcoming, in venues a bit more accessible.

Pauline,- good to see you. I'm sure your tummy will feel better soon.

It's late and I'm for my bed.

Been really tired tonight, must do the carpet spot cleaning and try to get my wmachine working. It seems to have gone on draining strike (again).
I'll have to follow linky thing tomorrow, thanks Ro
Nightlee night

Morning all, dry at the moment but looks a little grey (that's unusual). Ro thanks for the Link - see you had most of the numbers that were in the programme - I was so sad he didn't sing Fix It on Wednesday as it's one of my favourites. Do hope they add more dates, it would be such a shame if it can't be seen by more people. Still on a high from it! Pity KK didn't like it!

MM has a meeting this morning so I might go and trawl the tail end of the sales - well it's that or the w&i. Not much choice I think! Eva I promise no handbags! Chantale we await S's good news with interest! Hope the invalid is ok - she had her first night's sleep home alone last night, but think sleep will speed her recovery. Hello BHB, not sure we will try the patio today. Let's grab some Bramble and see what it's like outside, otherwise it's a nice long snuffle under the pink blanket until the DCM arrives!

Morning all. Another cracking, fine day here, so I put the washing up on the terrace.

Hello sweetheart. You have rested well after your outing the other day? Good to hear. I think I'll have my usual leaded before I start the day.

I have to pick up a prescroption from the surgery, go to the chemist and deliver a birthday present. Viljar and Mikkel's mum has her birthday tomorrow, and I've got her a book and a box of choccies.

Carol,- I have to trust you when you go shopping all by yourself,- even without Twin to keep an eye on you!

Ro,- thank you for the linky thing. Very nice!

Jo,- have you finished cleaning yet?

Morning. Not looking too good here, but we're assured summer is on the way! Ploppy hopes so as they really need to start harvesting. Doubt I'll see much of him next week then.
Great reviews, I really hope they decide to do further dates nearer to me if at all possible.
I'm still watching SS, like you Eva I'm liking Ben more and more. AH still grates on me (bring back our Graham!!) It's been a bit up and down as nobody really stood out from the start and I've changed my mind several times. I think the fact it's going to be an arena tour makes a big difference this time. Some would be great in the WE but perhaps not suitable for this particular role.
Hope Alison is ok, we haven't heard from her for some time now.
Pauline, glad you made it the other night, now please rest and recuperate x
Busy weekend coming up at work but the school holidays start at 3.15pm today so hopefully not so much rushing about (who am I kidding!)

Morning all and I make no apologies for my lateness as I have had a brilliant sleep and feel a bit better today. Tummy still very sore, but I think it is a bit better. I daresay it will relapse a bit by the end of thee day. Will try to do a little but not too much, tricky! A gentle walk later I think, weather permitting. As it is grey and overcast I'm not holding my breath!

Ro thanks for the link. Such a lovely show, like Twin I am sad Lee lost the Fix You solo, but these are minor quibbles.

Loved all the reviews, I'm sorry mine wasn't one, but I second everything that has been said. I can add I thought BHH absolutely beautiful, the harmonising by the three if them just glorious.

Morning BHB, oooh thankyou that was a nice hug and you managed to take care not to squash my tummy. You've been worried? Aww thankyou. Maybe I can try a little incahol today? Well we'll get some more Bramble and find the CM and give it a go.

Didn’t realise I have a new language skill, I can speak ‘Jane’

I’m not going to attempt a review, the others have done it so well, I’ll just say I LOVED it. Actually I didn’t think I would, because I really just wanted the GO in concert, but the mix was brilliant! Favourite bits anything from the miserable show, W S Story medley, and the finale. I know that sounds as though I was less than impressed with Lee, nothing is further from the truth, I just adore anything he sings, so it goes without saying!!

It was lovely to see everyone, Pauline, (minor miracle) Jenny, because we so rarely see her, and my lovely room mates.

I’m nearly at B/ham so I’ll catch up later.

HA! I've discovered the secret of " snuffling "! In the book I'm reading, there is the following paragraph:
" Let me do it." Cathy gave Monty the minute pair of blunt baby scissors and one by one uncurled Jamie's fingers and held them still while her sister snipped off the translucent crescents of nail. The baby snuffled at the sensation but did not cry."
So, does your snuffling include cutting of nails? Or babies? Or both? 'Fess up!

Hazel has had a thourough clean up, both outside and inside. I took her to one of the car wash automates, but did the inside h****g and cle****g myself, so now she sparkles and is much happier. She's like her mum, doesn't like dirt or rubble all over the place.

Pauline,- take it easy. A little will go a long way.

Hello all,

Now KK you know that I know and love both you and Sue. (And all my other Loppy mates.)

Pauline - take it easy and rest up. You were so brave coming out on Wed but then, you did have some excellent motivation.

I hope Alison is OK too.

Ro - thanks for the link. You do look after us.

Jo - so Guersey next then? Gosh you like those channel islands!

Carol - the same thought went through my head. All three of the young men on stage on Wednesday would blow-away the SS mob. Not that the SS mob aren't talented - it's just the WE Men all have presence.

I was so sorry to hear that NS has gone from SS. OK so he wasn't really a JCS but he was so sweet and easy on the eyes. I can't warm to any of the others very much. If I had to pick a new fav I think it would be Rory.

Another date for your diaries ladies....

http://www.demontforthall.co.uk/events/events.php/2012/942/the-west-end-men/

Hi all, I have heard from Twin that h=she has had to rush off to see Ann. I fear it isn't looking good. I will let you know how things go.

KK thanks for the link, a small bright light at a dark time.

Oh dear, Pauline, so sad, please do keep us informed. I will be thinking of them all.

Oh dear,- I feel for Carol and family. Even if you know the end is coming, it isn't easy having to face it. If Carol calls or texts, Pauline,- please give her our love.

Hi all. I hear we might see that big yellow thing in sky soon:). did you see on national news the W Isles are going to get our rain but haven't had any for weeks and desperate for some. Funny weather.

Hope Ann is OK carol. Horrible horrible disease - horrible for the sufferer - adn for their nearest and dearest.

Fab reveiws . i think you all liked the show. Squeal - it is coming to L.ic.ester - near enough me to go SQUEAL. Is anyone organising tics or do we just buy our own.let me know. I haven't gone to a show for so long i have forgotten.

Going to that city 2 weeks before for start of national tour of two men, one g.vern.r.

Jo you are getting about. Someone at work has just lent me a book on Gu.rns.y - and its wonderful scenery. don't think it includes the scenery you are going to see tho. LOL.

Apologies for just popping in and out of blog very occassionaly but life hectic at mo. I am not sure life as a chauffeur suits me - but must be done. In laws still a huge huge problem and of course ploppy can only go there if I drive him. I have certainly built up my miles last few months. I feel very blessed tho that not also doing commute to work - couldn't have done it all.

Pauline - glad all went well with your op.

UB scollop texted yesterday. "Back in UK Shattered. home Sat". I had texted him 3 days earlier to ask if he was still alive. he is. holidays are obviously exhausting!

OOh yellow thing in sky just appeared. off to say hello:)

Evening all. oh what a lovely lot of review. Thank you for the new date KK I hope I can make that one don't carte about the travel! We shall know in August so fingers crossed.
It is a very sad day for us especially Nicholas who has lost his very dear friend ( mine as well) E.V.Thompson the writer ,Celia phoned me this morning to say he had lost his battle .He died at 11.44 last night, so glad he was able to have his MBE shame he could not go to London to receive it, he was the kind of man who would have loved the fuss,at least he is now at peace and no more suffering.
I cannot go to the gym tomorrow doctor borbade it until I have my DVT test done on Monday, although she is pretty sure it comes from my knee and not that.,ggggggggggggrrrrrrrrr, bl.....y leg (that is the other by the way)
Nicholas has lit my chiminya today for the first time to season it and hey presto the sun has come out :).
I have not heard from Ali either in my email.
See you all later

I do hope Ann was a little better by the time Carol got there. The disease has been so quick in its progression, such a terrible time for them all.

I broke a record this week at w*rk, 57 releases in one week. Means nothing to you all, but the previous was high was 22 in a week. Not high level w*rk, but has to be done. I left this evening with nothing in the tray. BUT staff will be w*rking over the weekend, so I expect a big pile on Monday. I kept @@@@ informed as he gets a bit cross when I'm missing all day.

A big WELL DONE to KK. Not for making the concert, that was good but not as good (for me) as being on the ball with a new date. I was umming and ahhing about whether I should go (do you believe that?), but a holiday in November seems good to me.

not sure if this has been posted, sorry to double up if it has
http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-west-end-men-in-concert-glive-guildford/

Evening all.

Oh no, poor Carol and poor Ann. Thanks Pauline.

And I'm sorry to hear your sad news, Chantale. I have several of his books.

I was thinking only yesterday that we hadn't heard from Alison for ages. Hope everything's alright.

Does AH have to talk so loudly/shout all the time?

Review of Guildford
http://networkedblogs.com/A4zMw

I also spotted just before I left the office that Solil*quy has done a review. I'll try to remember to post the link later.

Ploppy bought some more Olympics tix including brilliant seats for the canoeing - we're almost on the finish line. He's also going to volleyball, football and boxing but I passed on those. It's worth keep checking the ticket site if you're interested as I believe unused corporate tix are now being returned.

Still not caught up, but I see Ann and all her family, especially our Carol need our ohhhmmmsssss.
Pauline if you can keep us in touch that would be good.

Nite nite Loppies x

I've been watching SS again, and I must say I think the quality is going up. I haven't changed my mind about who I like best,- it's Ben, no doubt about that. He does in fact remind me a bit, vocally that is, about the Dutch Joseph. (I've forgotten his name.) I do think when it comes to the crunch, it will be between Ben and young David.
Diana,- I was also thinking that about AH's voice. She's shouting too much, so much that you only want her to shut up!

Wonderful reviews. Thank you for the links.

It's way beyond my bedtime, so I'll say good night and see you tomorrow.

Diana, read your post and thought I'd check for the wheelchair rugby and there are now some tickets for sale. I've lost the enthusiasm to go to watch it, so I haven't bought any. A surprise to me, I thought I would, but you know I just can't be bothered with the fuss of getting there. After I'd decided, I remembered an interview I heard with a lady on the radio today. She had exactly the same experience with tickets for the ordinary games. I think it is the 2 route and time diversions I've had to make because of the torch and the very large detour I will have to make because of the rowing. Not forgetting the very early start I will have to make because of the cycle road race. I'm really not over joyed or excited about the coming of the games. And it's messing up some planning for a customer visit to w*rk.

http://soliloquyblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/west-end-men-guildford/

Hi all. Thankyou for the wishes and thoughts for Twin and family. I have heard from her and she is at home, but they are waiting for a call. I have passed your messages on and will let you know if I hear anything further. Poor Ann and all her family. My heart goes out to them.

Thanks for all the links. The show seems to have gone down well. Maybe there will be even more!

Watched SS and I think Ben is probably the best. Well he is very good, it is just the Jxsus factor I'm not sure of. I really am not keen on David as to my mind he overacts everything. Still I won't be going to see any of them! AH is the most annoying presenter ever. Ughh.

I must be getting better as I am up at this time and feel ok. Still, want my bed now though, so night night and sleep tight.

Some photos from Weds
http://bit.ly/QafOxT

P2, is Ben the one with the FA cup ears?

that was a bit mean of me. I'm a bit on the grumpy side due to the screeching on TV and when they were quiet Dog was doing her own audition for filling an arena with sound. She is quiet now.
Busy day tomorrow, going car hunting and then the stables.
Nightlee night

Hee hee, I like that description, Jo. Yes he is. Thanks for the photos.

Time I went to bed. Night night.

Thanks Diana. We used to have a contract engineer we called FA Cup, not to his face, of course!
Dog has been out with her friends on this sunny morning. She was all set to walk back to there house. She gets better service from the staff there. Her staff go missing most of the day.
Must remember to put the horsey stuff back in the car before I go. Took it out last weekend for the TK taxi stint.

Nathan and Ben are my SS favs. N has huge stage prescense and I think is less cocky than he was, maybe we'll see a vulnerable side but he is a bit big, needs to lose more than the 3 stone he has already! Ben is good but is so ugly - he may be better with long hair and a beard of course. The others dont do anything for me. I like the programme apart form AM & the adverts but wont see the show. Why oh why wasn't the GO offered the part of Marius in LM - hes so much better than Niall (who I did like).
Carol, all my love to you and your family at this very sad time

Morning all. They were lying, the weather forecasters, because it's raining today. On the chilly side too, + 11.9 degrees, so I won't be sunning myself on the terrace today.

Hello sweetheart. It's sunny here, I see:
http://www.yr.no/
so maybe we can sit on your terrace? You'll bring my leaded and we can have a chat.

As usual Saturday mornings it's h***w**k time, so when I've fininshed this I'll grab the h****r. I also have to put on my plumber's cap. because there is a leak underneath my kitchen sink. I'll see what I can do myself.
Tonight it's party-time at youngest sister's. She decided to gather some of the family who's home from their holidays, i.e. Iselin, the Pirate Hunter and yours truly, to have a meal and exchange gossip! The parents are coming, of course and Mrs. Scrooge and the Internet killer too. She decided not to invite Viljar's parents and the nerd and his partner, because she guessed that they might feel a bit fragile after Viljar's mum's birthday party last night. Both the little angels were on an overnight stay at their grandparents' , so I think their parents will have enjoyed their "free" night!

Jo,- are you going to buy a new car? Exciting!
FA Cup ears? I've never heard that expression before, but have to admit that I did notice Ben's ears last night.

Pauline,- again, if you speak to Twin, all my best wishes for her and the family.

Morning all. I am as usual very late but no surprise there. In fact today is a day I have been waiting for as I could have a proper shower. It was wonderful after all the stand up washes to have water wooshing over me. I washed my hair as well so really wallowed in it. Feel better for it and I have redressed my wounds and they are doing very nicely I think. It is a really nice morning here, I do believe we may be getting a bit of summer at long last.

On a more sombre note, there is no further news of Ann, she is such a feisty lady and in there fighting I think. All my thoughts and prayers are with er and with Twin and family. Obviously Twin doesn't feel up to posting at the moment, but she knows we are all thinking of them. I'll keep you posted with what I know.

FA cup ears? Of course he has. As I said I think him good, but not Jesxs, but then none of them are for me. Agree Shirley. It's a crying shame that the GO never got to do Marius.

Eva I meant to say that the snuffling you describe is what babies do and bears no relation to our snuffling. Further than that I cannot say, my lips are sealed! Have a lovely party tonight.

Morning BHB. Yes I know it is very sad about Ann and the CM needs all our support right now. She won't be with us but we can sit quietly with a jug of Vanillita and think about her.

Morning. The sun is trying to break through here, the forecast is looking good. I've just been arranging my flowers, my nephews (Sis) sent me a beautiful bouquet of roses.
Sending love and prayers to Carol and family xx
Wish I could join you in Leicester Fi but doubt I could make that date with work commitments. I'm still (selfishly) hoping for a date closer to home!
SS is getting harder to call, a couple of front runners. I do love DF, can't say the same about AH!
Got to pop out as I forgot a couple of key items when I did the T*sco order.
Have a good day folks

AAAAAWWWWW Pauline,- and I thought I'd cracked the snuffling mystery!

I've fixed the kitchen sink. It doesn't leak any more.

It's still raining here, so I can now sit down with the newspaper with a clear concience.

Did I tell you that I bought a K*ndle when I was in England? I used part of Shirley's legacy to me, and I'm sure she would have approved.
I sat down today to sort out what to do and how to do it. First I had to re-connect the pesky Wi-Fi and that took some doing. When that was done, I registered and downloaded my first book! That was done in less than 1 second. Wonderful! I will now (when I have the time) sit down and browse the A*azon library and find new books for my Sardinia holiday in September.
I have a feeling that I'll sneak one or two paper books into my suitcase. I'll need them for snuggling down in bed at night.

Afternoon all.

Guardian review of SS
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2012/jul/16/superstar-tv-talent-shows?commentpage=1#start-of-comments
The comments are worth reading (there are a lot!). LASC reference approx 1/2 way down p2 to our man

Back in a while once I've caught up.

Had an email from Twin and so far there is no further news, but she has asked me to say how much she appreciates your thoughts and wishes.

Ah Eva so you have your reader up and running. Wonderful things for holidays, you can take masses of books. Agree there will always be a place for a paperback.

Thanks Diana. Will go and read it now.

Enjoy your family evening, Eva. And well done on fixing your leak.

I love my K*ndle. I only tend to use it when on holiday or long journey but worth every penny. Mine has a light on it and I find it very useful if I can't sleep at night when we're away; the light is bright enough to read by without being as bright as a bedside light which is liable to disturb Ploppy.

Love to Carol, Ann & family.

Thanks to Abs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp0AsOQoPEM&feature=youtu.be
from Cardiff

I had a K*ndle for Christmas and was sceptical for about half an hour as had been an avid reader, buying loads from car boots etc and wasn't sure how much I'd use it. But I just love it, I have it with me most of the time in case there is time to kill, so many free titles (I'm reading several of the classics I read years ago but wouldn't have gone out and bought again as hard copies), or ones less than £1 as well as the more 'expensive' ones. You only have to think about a book and can have it download in seconds (or a sample chapter if you prefer to sample it free). You can even return books for a full refund within a week of buying them for whatever reason if you aren't happy (they dont advertise this too much but if you go into your account you will see you can do it and I have done it several times, you are credited immediately). I'm reading books I'd never have come across before in the usual way of things. I haven't missed 'normal' books for a minute or read one since I had the K and in fact I would now find them cumbersome to hold and annoying to turn the pages physically. I snuggle up in bed with my K*ndle and am quite happy. I agree about the light Diana too, I do the same - it also saves trees not to mention space in the suitcase etc, text, line space etc all adjustable to suit eyesight, I could go on forever......

Evening all.
Glad to hear that you Shirley and Diana love your K*ndle. I know Pauline and Carol do too, so I'm looking forward to the experience.

Finally back from the family party. Youngest sister as usual did herself proud, foodwise. First we had a tomato/mozarella salad with homebaked foccasia (?) bread and then the most delicious home made fish soup. Fi,- you and Ploppy would have loved it!
Aside from the food, we had a very nice evening, with lots to talk about as usual.

Pauline and Carol,- youngest sister says thank you the cards. Very much appreciated.

Diana,- thank you for the link. There wasn't a lot of positive about SS there, was there?

Jo (and Abs),- thank you for the Fix You link. He does it so well.

Diana thanks for SS link. It's content I mostly agree with, just a shame he picked on Jodie as an example, as she has been busy with various things since the Oliver days. That really took the authority out of the review.

Eva, sounds like a good get together. Glad you're liking your reading machine.

Pauline, my thought are with Ann, Carol and family.

Dog was very pleased with her tea. I called into a Polish shop on my way back from looking at cars. Dog likes a bit of Polish sausage, the genuine stuff of course.

Still no further news.

Shirley so I take it you like your Kxndle then? Or are you on commission!

Sounds a good evening Eva with yummy food. Glad your sister got the cards.

Agree about the SS link Jo. my first thought was that Jxdie has done lots. She was fab in Spxmalot and has been (still is?) in Man with 2 Gxvnxers, plus lots of radio stuff. If that is failure, I'll have some! Shows lack of research I feel.

Thanks for the link to the vid and a huge thanks to Abs for it. I love it.

I know have a cold coming I think. Honestly! Not what I need as coughing isn't that comfortable. Will dose myself up and go to bed, so night night and sleep tight all.

Just popped in to see if there was news of Ann, thanks for keeping us in touch Pauline. All we can do is to keep all of them in our thoughts and hearts, and prayers, for those who do.

Catch up properly tomorrow, nite nite Loppies x

Nightlee night

Morning all. It's an overcast morning here. Not sure if it's going to last, as I didn't watch the weather forecast last night. I was otherwise engaged. (Eating and gossiping.)

Hello sweetheart. Well, I see you've got all this fine weather ( when I'm no longer here. Sniff!). We might as well enjoy it and sit outside. Coffee? Yes please, with a nice snuggle on the side!

Not a lot planned for today, so I'll have plenty of time to browse through the K*ndle library. That is not hard work,- it's pure pleasure!

Pauline,- it doesn't sound too good having a cold just now. I hope it goes away quickly.

It's going to be a sombre day in Norway today, as it's the 1 year anniversary of the Oslo and Utøya atrocities. It will be marked all round the country and of course on the radio and television.

Morning all.

Hoping I can spend a few hours in the garden today at long last. Will be able to put the washing out and not have to bring it back in wetter than when I hung it out. I think there's only been one, maybe two loads that have dried properly outside so far this year, in fact I'd given up putting the washing outside.

Yes selecting Jodie wasn't at all a good choice to use as an example.

Shirley, like you I've downloaded a number of free books to my K*ndle - some old favourites but also classics like Dickens, Shakspre., old Greek stories which I've never got round to reading (not that I have yet but will do). I've tried several new authors using the free sample option who I would never have bought normally and then downloaded the whole book as well as others by same author. I also love with a series/new author that you can download the next book and carry on reading, you don't have to wait to get the book. Most of all I love not weighing down my case with a ton of books and trying not to gallop through them in case I run out before the end of the hol. with the K*ndle you can download while you're away if necessary; subject to connection obviously. I bought the 3G version as we don't have wifi at home or in SA and I've downloaded several from there as easily as at home; the only time I had a problem was when I was on a train and lost the connection but the book automatically downloaded next time I connected.

Oh dear, not the best time to get a cold, Pauline. Hope it's only a light one and you're not sneezing or coughing much.

Morning all, and it is lovely out there. Can't believe I can type that, I think it may be summer, but can't remember what that is, so not sure. Yes I am very late I know. I woke at 7am with a dreadful sore throat. I got up and got myself a drink and thought I'd go back to bed and woke up at 9am. It is much better but I still feel coldyfied. Very odd as it hasn't got better or worse, so we'll see what happens. Every day I don't have a cough is a day more for my tummy to get better!

Not much else to report about Ann. I thought you might like a quick run down of what is happening. On Friday I got a text from Twin saying they had been called to see Ann as she had taken a very bad turn and it was thought she wouldn't have much longer. They had a very harrowing time with Ann, who was having difficulties breathing. When they left it was really saying their goodbyes and Twin was in pieces as you can imagine. Ann is in the best place she could be to get the care she needs and I think they are wonderful. They have given Ann morphine to help her and now she is drifting in and out of sleep and it seems it is a matter of when not if. However she is such a fighter I don't think anyone can tell what will happen. Her husband is staying in the guest room at the home and her daughters are at the family home (not far away). If I hear anything else I will let you know. It's hard to know what to wish for really.

Hi Lady Jane, waving, sorry you can't blog at the moment. It's not thesame without you. Hope you can get it sorted soon.

Sending ohhhmms and thoughts to the people of Norway. So sad for you and yet another madman has just let loose in the States. Awful.

MOrning BHB. Yes it is all very quite as we miss the CM dreadfully don't we? Never mind I'll get some paninis and you bring the WOO Woo and I'll see if my snuffling can help.

Aaaahhhh,- I see Pauline and BHB are cutting each other's nails. (You can't fool me, you know.)
Thank you for the update about dear Ann. As you say, it's hard to know what to wish for. It was the same with my Shirley. In a way it was an enormous relief when the end came, because I knew there was no more pain for her, and it was as if I was finally able to grieve properly. Every feeling had been on hold for so long, so it was a relief to let go.
I am sure the family's firm religious belief will help them through.

Oh Pauline what a difficult time for them all. I know from Felf and Melf's daughter that they were very good in that home when Melf was very ill.

I think the sun is shining and they say it could be 30 deg C in the week. That is a surprise.

Best go, back later

I have just had a message from Twin. Ann died in her sleep at 9am. My love and prayers go to all her family. A very brave and special lady.

Just popped in between Church and work, thankyou for letting us know Pauline. Love and prayers to Carol and the extended family at this sad time.
Likewise, thoughts to the people of Norway today. I said prayers for you all this morning.

Pauline,- thank you for letting us know. Not a lot to say, except they are in my heart.

Ali,- thank you for thinking about the Norwegian people today.

I am so very sorry to hear about Ann. Pauline, please give my love to Carol. They are all in my thoughts and prayers.

As are you, Eva, and the people of Norway.

Pauline - so sad to hear about Ann. Even when you know your loved one is near the end and though death is in may ways a welcome release for all it, as it means the end of pain and deterioration, it is still a huge emotional shock. Hugs, love and prayers to Carol and whole family.

What sad news. I can only echo what Fi has said which seems to sum up my feelings. I hope your faith will keep you and the family strong, Carol. Bless you all.

Thank you, Pauline. So sad. Carol and the family are in my thoughts.

Evening all. I have passed all your good wishes on to Twin, she is very appreciative of them and says to thank you all so much. Hopefully she will feel like coming back to us in the not too distant future.

I have been watching cycling!! Never thought I'd see the day and hadn't a clue what was going on but had to watch our Brxdley win.

It has been a lovely day here, summer really has come at last. Wonderful to be outside a bit and to have the windows and doors open.

Wallander tonight. Hope it isn't as frightening as last week.

Pauline,- if I had the windows and doors open, I'd drown! It's absolutely pibbing down here with a strong wind, so the best place is indoors.
I'm watching old episodes of C*ld F*et. They do cheer me up and that's what is needed today. There is a memorial concert in Oslo tonight, but after all the memories and the coverage of today's arrangements, I don't think I can take more sadness tonight.
I've downloaded a couple of more books on the K*ndle. I'm liking this!

Thank you P2 for letting us know. I was wondering today how things were. A sad time for the family, but a peaceful end for such a brave lady. I'm so glad I got a chance to meet her.
Very good reports on the radio today about the feeling of the Norwegian people. I saw the long range weather forecast on Country file tonight. Looks like more rain for Norway and the north of UK this week. The south of UK will be up to 30 deg C in the middle of the week.
I got home this evening to the cat tray scooper I lent to felf's son on my doorstep. Felf's son has gone home! I suspected that this would happen. Felf is OK and pleased he has gone, but she is not 100%. She will feel more relaxed with him gone, I just hope she doesn't do too much. I'm back on watering duty for the green houses. On thing Clive remarked on was that Dog barked in the night and disturbed him. Unfortunately his bedroom in the one next to the ally way between our houses. Felf says the flat above his is occupied by druggies who party through the night, so Dog is less disturbing than that.

Violence, strong language and flashing images, sounds like my kind of film on tv now. I gave Wall**der a miss

D*mn seen it before

I've not had chance to catch up today, and now I haven't got the heart to try. I just dropped in because I saw the email, and wanted to add my condolences to all of yours.

In one way it has to be for the best, but it's all too sad. My love to Carol and my prayers for all the family. xx

Hello all,

I have been trying to post all weekend but for some reason the blog has kept freezing on me and not letting me type.

At least it's let me on now.

Pauline - please pass on my love to Carol. Ann was a remarkable woman. Their family are in my prayers.

Oh Pauline I just came on the computer. How sad is that. please give my condolences to twin and MM and family, at least Ann is now out of suffering poor darling. May she rest in peace.
I am keeping this very short as I have not the courage to go on that on top of our dear friend is just too much.
In sorrow Chantale

Well in the end I have recorded Walleander and watched the skating! It was all fluffy and enjoyable. Felt it more cheering. Still getting very weary at this time of day. Ok I know it is bed time, but it is a tireder sort of tiredness! However it is a week tomorrow since the op so I feel I am doing quite well.

Again, thanks to you all for the messages of support for Twin as I know they have been a comfort to her.

Right bed I think. Night night and sleep tight all.

I watched the skating too.
Nightlee night

Morning and just zooming in to say thank you for all your kind words and wishes. Poor Ann looked so bad on Friday, really waxy and great difficulty in breathing. We were all there with her in the afternoon, and although she couldn’t really communicate, she did her best. I massaged her poor feet with the orange cream and gave them a tickle as I have done for every time I have seen her over the last few months and she raised a smile. The SR were fantastic and had moved her from the room where she was to one next to where she stayed before, so she had the wonderful grounds to look over, and they raised her bed so she could see them. She was very tired then and obviously in discomfort. She cried when I said goodbye. She was one of the strongest bravest people I know. She never let it get her down (until the very end) and fought to have some kind of life. This disease is vile. She has donated her brain to MND research in the hope it will help to find some cure in the future or at least help them find what causes MND. Saturday was very strange as we had said our goodbyes but she was still with us. I left my phone on silent when we went to church yesterday and she passed away whilst we were there. Our vicar, Rob, kindly gave a small eulogy during the service. Roger and the girls were with her (they stayed at the SR overnight) and had spent the hour before she went chatting about family holidays, including Norway Eva, so if she could hear she will have gone with happy memories. Life is going to be so strange without Ann in it, and the poorer for it. As it says in Jo “there’s one more angel in Heaven, one more star in the sky” – that’s my Ann. I guess she’s up with my Dad discussing ways to improve the gardens in Heaven now.

Sorry, head all over the place, meant to thank Twin for keeping you all up to date with what was happening.

Oh Carol, that has brought such a lump to my throat reading your post. Such a cruel disease. How selfless of Ann to try to help others after her passing. It goes without saying you are all in our thoughts, take care xx

Yes - a lump in my throat too. MND is very horrible and the fact that Ann stayed so positive is a huge credit to her - and to her loving and extended family. You will all need each other now - and your faith - Carol - so much love to you all and I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. I thought of Ann and family in Norway and that lovely time they all had together - and I am sure all your lovely family memories Carol will be a huge comfort in the difficult weeks/months ahead.

I watched W.lland.er. yes depressing but with some warmth and optimism towards the end .

Shirley and Diana- you are both doing things on your K.ndle I didn't know it was possible to do!! I must get lessons:).

oops work today - must dash

Just trying to catch up and read the sad news Carol, what a courageous Lady she was life seems so unfair at times, I hope your close family network will see you through the difficult weeks ahead.

Dear Carol, my heart goes out to you and the family. What a brave & courageous lady Ann was, an inspiration to us all.

I gave up watching Wall.. too violent, I dont want to sit through things like that and I wont be watching the next series as they only get worse!

Morning all, and it is a beauty of a day out there. Makes such a nice change to see blue sky. I must say I am getting a bit stir crazy and am not able to drive till I have seen the nurse on Wednesday and she says ok. Never mind, it is nothing really. Same as I have come to conclusion my cold type symptons are hayfever. I don't get it badly these days but I see the pollen count has gone into the stratosphede and think that accounts for it.

Twin your post is lovely, though very sad. MND is indeed a filthy disease. Ann was so brave and handled the awful symptoms with such dignity. I was privileged to have known her, if only briefly. I'm sure you must be so proud of her, though that doesn't help with the awful sense of loss you feel. Much love and big hugs.

As a mark of respect the bistro is closed.

Abs has posted these on the Lxvelees site.

http://www.lovelees.com/index.php?topic=2040.50

They are gorgeous thanks to Abs for sharing.

Afternoon all. Sorry I'm so late, but I've had a busy morning. It's another grey and wet day here, so Jo's weather forecast was right.

Carol,- what a beautiful written piece about the lovely Ann. You are so right in everything you say about her, and as Pauline says,- it was a priviledge to meet her.

I've been to my favourite shop today. I'll give you 3 guesses which one! After I returned from my foreign travels 5 days ago, I've had books stacked everywhere but in a bookcase, because the ones I have, are full. I had to do some serious thinking before I found out where I could place a new bookcase. It has now been put up in the bedroom after shifting a dresser and a chair!
When I came out to I*ea this morning and after walking a couple of miles (!), I finally ended up in the self service department, I quickly realised that I couldn't lift the flat pack myself,- it was so heavy. I got help to lift it on to the trolley and to place it in the car, and driving home I kept my fingers crossed that my upstairs neighbour (the bridegroom from last year) was home and could help me carry the thing inside. He was, and so I've spent the last hour putting it all together. I can do it in my sleep now, so no problem at all.
Next will come the pleasant task sorting out which books go where. I have them placed by authors, but not alphabetically. Maybe I should do that? I was joking!

Pauline,- thank you (and Abs) for the link to those yummy photos.

Good Morning all,

Carol - I have tears in my eyes reading your post. I can only repeat what others have said. Ann was a extrodinary woman and thinking of others right to the end. Be proud of her.

Thanks for the link Pauline. You sound like you are doing well considering the op was only a week ago.

Carol - another one here with tears in my eyes reading your post. Even though I wasn't lucky enough to have known Ann, it is quite obvious from the things you have told us, what a lovely person she was and that she was a very courageous and dignified lady. I hope your family and your faith will help you through the coming difficult days and months, and of course you know that we're all here for you too. Much love.

Thanks for the link Pauline - rather gorgeous!!

Evening all. What a lovely day it has been. I have been naughty again and been gardening. I stopped mainly because I was so hot! After all the bad weather it seems churlish to complain. Anyway it is only for a few days then it is back to the dull skies and rain I think. I will be so pleased when I can lead a normal life again as I am getting very bored. I m,ight be reduced to hxxsxwxrk soon.

More bookshelves Eva? You will hav e to move into a bigger flat soon!

Ops! An intruder!

Pauline,- however big my flat was, it will always be too small for all the bookcases I want.
I think you should take it easy for another week before you start on the h***w**k.

I see SS is back tonight, so I'd better watch, but will keep some cotton wool ready for the AH-moments!

An intruder? Has it gone already. Very efficient Scott Dear, thankyou.

I quite agree I need a loooonng break from hxxsxwxrk. Actually think I have overdone it a bit as my tummy feels a bit sore again. Naughty me. I will rest it again tomorrow.

Just switched SS on and AH is still shouting, you'd think someone would tell her wouldn't you?

Thanks to Fluffy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9iIyvWh6GE

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2177656/Denise-Van-Outen-EXCLUSIVE-My-Vajazzling-days-Im-planning-baby-number-2-year.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

ALW is certainly giving the wannabe Jesuses a few home truths tonight! My final three would be Ben, Rory and Roger I think.
Pauline, take it easy!!
Eva, I envy you being able to visit I*ea whenever you like. Nearest one to me is probably Lake*ide!
Ploppy is finally harvesting so won't see him for a couple more hours at least. Tomorrow is eldest's birthday so we're off to the city to shop and lunch, then he'seeting his mates. Bbq for the family later back home.

SS is going my way! David and Ben still going strong.
Ali,- I have to admit to preferring Roger to Rory, just like DF, although not having his name tatooed on my bosom!
L*keside was my nearest I*ea shop while living in England. It took me about 1 hour to drive there.

I think I've come up with the right description of JD,- bland! He is, honest.

Jo,- thank you for the link to the GO interview. I haven't seen it before. My, he looks gorgeous, eh?

It's bedtime again in Vikingland, so I'll bid you all good night, sleep tight, have wonderful dreams and wake up happy.

Well I think the right one went in SS but he was so nice at the end, makes you think he was badly edited. I really have taken against David poor soul, but he irritates me. Like FA cup still but none of the are Jxsus in my book.

I'll try Ali, but I am just getting bored!

Nice links Jo, thankyou.

My bed time so night night and sleep tight.

Well I've finally caught up, I see K*ndles are the thing to have, could anyone recommend which one? I know nothing about them, but understand that one has internet connection. At the moment I listen to a lot of talking books, but I do miss sitting down with a good book

Talking of good books our Alfie has one coming out soon, he's doing book signings in various places.

It's supposed to be the hottest day of the year on Wednesday, and I hate the heat, anything much above 70 degrees (old money) is too hot for me, and where am I on Wednesday? At S*ndown P*rk racecourse for a concert, hmmmmm

I've spent the whole day today cl*aning our caravan, someone is borrowing it next weekend. We tend to use it as a bit of a dumping ground, so I had to empty it first.
Cl*aning is not my favourite occupation, so I've not had a good day. The sun was shining though so that was a bonus.

Thanks for the links ladies, those photos are scrummy thanks Abs.

SS was a bit of a put up job I thought tonight, I didn't like the guy who went out, but he didn't deserve Andrews criticsm.

Carol, like nearly everyone on here I cried reading your post. MND is the disease that terrifies me most, and your Ann was an amazing lady to fight it to the end.
I'm glad she went peacefully with her family around her, and I hope you can all find comfort in the knowledge that her battle is over, and she is at peace now.

Nite nite Loppies x

OK, backlog of bills paid. I even found a red one, didn't think they actually did them in red now, but they do!!
Sorted out on line, so they should have the money now. I still have insurance to sort out, that will have to wait until tomorrow.
Nightlee night

ALW was obviously determined to get rid of Nath*n, his remarks after he sang were almost vitriolic! His sing off was loads betterI dont think Rog is that good and I dont really like the other 3 - I suppose Ben is the best though. At least I wont feel I have to go and see the show now.
Sue - re the K*ndles. I have the ordinary one £89, NOT touch screen which my daughter in law has (and which is slightly bigger) or 3G and it does everything I need. You can download books via the computer without a wifi connection or elsewhere if you are within range of a wifi connection. I dont understand 3G but my son told me I probably wouldn't need it and I dont! Someone else will probably beable to explain it more clearly! (or look on the Amaz..n website)

Morning all and it is another beautiful one. I think we get two more before it is back to normal. Yes it is a bit too hot especially for sleeping, but it is such a joy to see the garden in sun, I'll cope. I'm hoping it will be my last day of being stuck inside today. I see the nurse tomorrow and as I feel pretty good I'm hoping she will say I can drive again.

I thought it unlike ALW to be so vivious Shirley, which makes me think reports of Nxthan's arrogance may have had a bit of truth in them. It is one thing I think ALW would hate. I think he might be a touch worried. He really hasn't got anyone who promises to blow the socks of an arena audience, unlike all his other shows. It has been a very strange one I think.

Morning BHB, yes we are still keeping the Bistro on a self service basis. Oh we can still snuffle and maybe manage a jug of Pimms. The CM would want us to I know.

Hello all,

I'm weighing in with my opinions of SS. Wow! That was dramatic! I really thought Nathan would win (not that he was my favourite) as he seemed so very popular. I am skocked that he's gone.

So given that ALW must have realised that Nathan was popular - and popularity puts bums on seats - I can only assume that ALW simply didn't want to work with him. It made me thank that perhaps is as arrogant as ALW suggested.

Thanks for the links Jo - I will have to wait till tonight before I can watch a You-Tube.

I hope everyone (especially Carol) is OK.

Morning (just) all. We actually have the sun out today, and it's nice and mild as well,- at the moment +18.9 degrees.

Hello sweetheart. I know, I know,- late again, but I can assure you I've had a busy morning.
I took mother to the hairdresser. She had the shaggy dog look again, so it was necessary. Then we did the weekly shop for her, as she was out of the house, she said,- we might as well do it today.

Sue,- re K*ndle,- I've got the ordinary kind without the touch function. It will cover my needs, but have a look here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
and click on K*ndle.

I was also surprised at ALW's harsh words to Nathan last night, and I couldn't follow everything, but as far as I understood, Nathan had been tweeting things that made ALW really angry.

Ladies just wanted to thank you so much for your wishes, thoughts, prayers, cards and especially for the lovely white highly scented flowers which have just been delivered. They are gorgeous - you are all a very special group of ladies and I am so pleased to count you as friends. The funeral will be a week today - family at the Crematorium and then a church service at 1pm as a celebration of Ann's life. We are not going to wear black (although I draw the line at wearing her favourite colour - yellow!). I'll pop on and say hello as and when I can.

Hi all

Carol - you are still in my thoughts. I'm sure the funeral will be a wonderful celebration of a wonderful lady and there's no doubt that you will do her proud. Please do pop in when you can, you know we'll be here waiting for you. Look after yourself. xx

I'm just taking a break from w*rk. Phew, it's HOT today. I know I shouldn't complain after the rubbish summer we've had so far, but I'm afraid I'm with Sue, I hate being too hot! The office yesterday was unbearable - I've told you before about the ridiculous no fan policy!! I'm half inclined to prove a point and go in wearing nothing but a bikini (sorry if I've just made you throw up!), I think the no fan policy would be changed immediately, if not sooner!!!! Anyway, at least I'm w*rking at home today so can have all the doors and windows open, but there's hardly any breeze here today so it's not making much difference. Well, I say I'm w*rking, I'm attempting to, if things would stop happening to prevent me - this morning I put some bread in the toaster and the toaster blew up which caused a fuse to blow and all the electricity downstairs to go off. So, I had to reset the fuse and then sort out all the appliances!! I think I'll stick to cereal for breakfast in future!! Then, later, I went to the loo, came out and went into the bedroom, came back out and even though the toilet had stopped flushing, the water was still running, for no apparent reason and the water level was rising, so I had to locate the stop c*ck and turn the water off!! So, it's been fun and games here today!

Re SS, I was shocked at N*than's departure, but after what ALW said and then when N was in the bottom two, it was quite obvious that he would go. I'm sorry but I just don't "get" R*ger at all, he does nothing for me and I can't see him in this role. Then again, I'm not sure I can see any of the remaining ones in it! I think ALW might have shot himself in the foot this time!

Better get back to it, still several hours to do, providing the household appliances/items allow me to!!

Carol,- the flowers we sent can be seen as a celebration of Ann's life too, even if only a few of us met her. Through your posts about her and her family, you have let us in to the life of some remarkable people. Thank you for that.

KK,- the thought of you popping into the office in a bikini, didn't make me want to throw up, but to laugh and to shout: "Way to go, girl!" Stoooooopid people!
Something going wrong in your house? You don't say? What a surprise!

We're having a hot day here too, but I don't think it's going to last long.

Phew what a scorcher! I'm glad I promised myself a lazy day as it is too warm to do much. I have been a good girl and just sorted out some paperwork, which was quite easy to do!

So Nothing changes in Maison KK then eh? Mind I have had a toaster do that on me. Very disconcerting. I think the no fan rule at your office is ridiculous. Absolutely barking mad as no one works efficientlyin extreme heat. Ah well it will be cool again by the weekend.

Twin, ditto.

evening girls.
First of all Carol your one more angel in Heaven and one more star in the sky reduced me to a soggy mess! how beautiful. Glad you got our stage flowers, your Ann was indeed special.
what a beautiful day today not that I saw much of it .... printers let us down so I had to resort to vista and sort it all out myself.and it took a little while would have been quicker if we had not gone on a wild goose chase to them to find them closed when they knew we were coming waste of petrol as well!.
but I did go out on the bench at 7PM and the sun was still very strong and fell asleep.
Oh dear I do not look forward to Ernie's Funeral on Tuesday.
got 2 wedding to go to in September ( evening reception).
I must admit I record the SS programs and run through them quickly not at all like the others, heaven knows what ALW has eaten lately but he is strange.
have to check things out now so I say Tata for now XXXXX

golly just need to sign in wow.

I was being trained most of the day, so not as much stress. I may make sense this evening. MrT has been, pork roasting in the oven for Dog. All is well with the world. BG is trying to snuggle up, it is just too hot. (Dog is quiet, for now.)
I need to do a little research online tonight. I test drove a car tonight. It has a lower back end for Dog. I have to check out the 'interesting' C*tr*en automatic gearbox, there is a bit of a knack to driving it smoothly. I was OK towards the end of the drive, but high acceleration starts were still a bit jerky. I've spent ages checking out suitable body shapes. Not the nicest car I've looked at but a lot cheaper than the one I really want. And much more available.
Glad the flowers were lovely, Carol. I was thinking of you today.

Well, I totally disagree with ALw about his choice tonight! Luckily, or maybe luck has nothing to do with it, Ben went on to sing another day. He's the only one who hasn't been in the sing-off, so I think we have the winner here. I will be very pleased if he wins.

Jo,- buying a new car is never easy, especially if you change the brand. Good luck.

Tomorrow my favourite, little family will be visiting, so I think waffles and coffee will be on the menu.

It's bedtime for me. so sleep well, and I'll see you tomorrow.

S*d it. Most of the reviews of the auto gearbox say, great if you usually drive an manual and then get it, but cr*p if you are an automatic driver before you get it. I have searched for another similar car and they say 'not as good as the C*tre*n'. So I think if I was wanting the manual it would be the best, but I'm not. B*ll*cks. I have one more idea and then it's around to see Nick for an Astra est. He sells ex motability cars.
Looked up my idea and no go, so it looks like I'll be going to see Nick

Message from Ali B
'I am fine, unfortunately not able to see West End Men as its not coming anywhere near London! I still follow Lees career (his new album was good) but I have a new job and will be moving flat soon so its harder to keep track of things anymore.
Please pass on my best wishes to everyone and I expect I shall see you again at one of Lees shows!!'

Gave most of SS a miss tonight as I was watching other things. Did see who went and am very pleased. The thought of him as Jxsus was not good for me. Mind I also saw ALW tell david that the WE is waiting for a leading man that can sing???!!! Excuse me? I saw 3 of thise last week!

It's tricky Jo. Hope you can find a car that suits.

My bed time so night night and sleep tight.

Thanks for the K*ndle info Shirley and Eva, I will get round to buying one eventually.

KK, just a typical day for you then. Talking of HOT, just spare a thought for me at S*ndown P*rk tomorrow!!

As long as the new car is up to T K Taxi’s standards it should be fine.

Oh my goodness it’s been hot today, I guess I shouldn’t complain, so I won’t, I’ll just say roll on the weekend!

How nice to ‘see’ you Carol, and to hear that the flowers were lovely. You know that we’re all thinking of you especially over the next days.

I had a quick email from Alison, when I get back home I’ll reply properly, and let you all know how she is.

Nice to have news of Ali B, it’s been a long time since we heard anything from her, thanks Jo.

Need to go to bed now, early start tomorrow. Nite nite Loppies x

When I was test driving I did think that the 2 to 3 transition would be a bit jerky for the TK taxi service. I did get the other transitions smooth at the end of the drive, but 2 to 3 was tricky for me. Not really my idea of worry free automatic driving.
Sue make sure you take water to drink and sunblock. Have a good time.
Nightlee night

Morning. Looks like it's going to be another scorcher!
Jo, good luck with the car hunting.
Sue, Ploppy and scollops bought me a indle for xmas. I wasn't sure how I'd get on with it at first but I love it. I've just got the basic one which suits me fine. Easy to choose and download books and I found it so easy when we went on holiday rather than taking several books with me. I can even read it outside in bright sunshine no problem so would highly recommend it.
The scollops were all rather tired and argumentative yesterday so we're having a quiet day at home today. I may slap on the sunscreen and lay out in the garden for a while. Tomorrow we're off to the theatre to see 'Oliver'

Morning all. I am off to see the nurse in a minute and hope to get a good chit and permission to drive!

Have a good day and careful in that sunshine Ali and Sue! Think it would make a nice change for you to sit and do nothing Ali. Enjoy.

Morning BHB, yes still taking things quietly, so we will get a nice peaceful jug of Lush and have a nice quiet snuffle.

Morning all. It looks like it's going to be a nice day, so I pegged the washing out on the terrace.

Hello sweetheart. Keeping things quiet, are we? Well, I'll be very happy with a sit-down and another leaded. A snuggle? Of course,- that goes without saying.

Pauline,- good luck at the nurse's. Keeping fingers crossed that everything is doing OK and that you'll be back on the road soon.

Jo,- I hope you find a car to suit your needs. As you know I'm not too keen on the automatic cars, but I suppose that's a question of taste and what you're most comfortable with.

I'd better start with the waffles. I've still got a few hours before they are here, but it never hurts to be prepeared. The girl guide in me will never disappear!

Ali,- I'm sure you're never still long enough to get sunburnt!

Re our discussion the other day about ALW's treatment of Nathan:
http://www.whatsonstage.com/blog/theatre/london/E8831343108494/Superstar+blog%3A+Tweetgate.html

Morning. Glorious here.

I'm working from home today and was hoping to make the most of it and do a bit of w*rk in the garden but not making much progress. We're having the central heating system flushed out and a couple of rusting radiators replaced today.

I was in the middle of a longish post about 4 hours ago but PC froze so had to turn it off and I lost what I'd written grrrrrr.

Sue, I have the 3G version of K*ndle as we don't have wifi. Means you can download anytime anywhere provided there's a connection. Amaz*n pick up the cost for using 3G so no charge. You can also download audio books. I've got one on the K*ndle but haven't "read" it yet.

I think Ben's going to win SS. Not really fussed about any of the contestants this time. I've only watched it last couple of nights because there wasn't much on TV.

Love & hugs to you, Carol.

W*rk calls.

Very pleased to say that I have been given my wheels back. Nurse said I was doing well and I should be ok, so I feel a lot less hemmed in, even if I don't go out I know I can!

Wva I have been following that blog since day one as it is very funny at times. I agree with what he had to say today as well.

Wva?? Who's she? I mean you of course Eva! Sorry.

On the subject of Superstar, can I suggest my own blog post about it? I know one or two of you may have seen it already.

I'd really appreciate a kickstart to the comments underneath if possible, especially if you disagree with anything I've said. It would be nice to get a healthy discussion going...

Anything for you Scott! But don't expect much disagreement - you talk too much sense in it!

Carol - I am very glad you like the flowers. I agree with Eva we should see them as a celebration of Ann's like. I am sure the funeral will be beautiful in multicolours.

KK - crikey lass - nothing ever changes in your house. NO FANS at work??? That's just bizarre.

Chantale - I hope the funneral goes OK.

Eva - I think you are right, Ben will be the winner. Not that he'd by my choice to play JCS. That would be one Mr Mead!

Pauline - too bloomin' right! And ALW wasn't just forgeting the fabulous WE Men - there's JO-O and Ramin... oh yeah - and isn't the Street sweeper (sorry Sue) a We*t End Lead? Glad you have your wheels back...

...now we'll just hope Jo gets hers sorted out.

I forgot to say - thanks for the news of Ali B, Jo.

Sue - I hope Alison is OK

Scott dear,-anything for you. I've written a post on your blog.

Afternoon all.
I had a very nice visit with my favourite family. The waffles disappeared very quickly and Viljar asked for more! He was funny, when he unpacked all the things I had bought for him and Mikkel while I was in England. It was one for him and one for Mikkel, very fair, except he didn't really mind what he was giving out, so Mikkel was sitting on the floor draped in clothes far too big for him and Viljar trying on a T-shirt clearly meant for Mikkel. All was sorted in the end, and everyone was pleased. It is funny though,- you give the children all kinds of fancy toys, and what did Viljar end up playing with? An empty watering can and 3 kitchen towels! I just managed to snatch back the towels when he left!

It's been a beautiful day here, plenty of sunshine and hardly any wind. The same is forecasted for tomorrow.

Jo,- how is the hunt for the perfect car going?

OI........ALL MOTORISTS IN THE UK............MOVE OVER..........PAULINE IS BACK ON THE ROAD!

Anything for you Scott.

I have been out and about and it was fab. Freedom! Mind I was very glad of the air con in the car. Wow it is hot, still I think it starts to cool a tiny bit tomorrow then a slow decline after that. We'll be moaning about the rain again before too long!

Children are all the same Eva. Always like the wrapping paper the best!

Scott dear,- nasty advert intruder.

As if we needed what that intruder is selling!!

I bunked off w*rk early today, ie after 7.5 hrs. I got to Nick before he shut the showroom. I gave him my and Dog's specs for a car and he has sent me 3 suggestions tonight. One I looked at last year, but for a hatch with a large estate bit it has a rather high back opening with lots of shiny paint below it, too much for Dog scratches. There is one I haven't looked at, so I'll have to make time to see them, but NOT this weekend!!!

P2, good to have your wheels back.

Eva, glad the presents went down well.

At least the wig can cover the ears. Or maybe a couple of little ops?

Watched a fab drama on the Beeb then flipped over to see Ben win. So there's a surprise. No I don't mean I think it was fixed, but he was never in the bottom two. He doesn't move me although he is good, but so not Jesus. Nice guy though. What on earth has AH got on? A bin liner? That is truly awful.

Scott, comment done. Anything (within reason) for you.

How I remember the big smile on my face at the end of ADWD and the amazement at the performance given by the winner only seconds after he'd won. Not the same tonight.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4448553/Denise-Van-Outen-Watch-your-back-Lord-Lloyd-Webber-Im-writing-a-musical.html

Congratulations to Ben. He pulled it off and deserved to win. I wish him the best of luck and hopes he does well in the show.
PHEW! I'm glad that show is over and done with. It was some marathon, even for us viewers!

So DVO is writing a musical, eh? Maybe there will be a part for GO?

I'm off to my bed. See you tomorrow.

Thanks for the link Jo. Who knows, if it is a success maybe she'll do one for the GO!

I am off to bed. At least I can put my fan on and get a bit cooler there.

Hope Sue didn't melt today!

Night night and sleep tight

Eva!! you read it!!

I've been postman dogs carer tonight. Earlier I fed them and sat with them in the garden. After the end of SS I let them out into the garden. They went out straight away, had a wee each and the little one played with a ball. I came back to mine, to let Dog out, she wouldn't go, I stood in the garden, she came out and stood there. After some barking I brought her in and took her for a walk. All done now.
I'm going to try to get to bed earlier tonight, I'm kn*ck*r*d.

Nightlee night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BlQQ1QdShU

Morning all, and another beautiful one, though I think it will be very hot again. I have important visitors today and we are going here

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wrest-park/

I have been before but a long time ago and they have done lots of work on it I believe. Should be lovely.

Thanks for the link Jo. Always a pleasure to look at!

Morning BHB, yes I know we miss the CM. Never mind, we'll get some pastries and a jug of Pimms and sit and snuffle on the veranda.

Morning all. Another nice day here, and not too hot either,- + 18.9 in the shade.

Hello sweetheart. Late again am I? You sound like my old school teacher! I've been busy as usual. Had to go to the surgery and pick up 2 prescriptions,- one for father and one for mother. Then off to the chemist. Only the 3rd time this week! Then I had to pick up some shopping mother forgot on Tuesday, so before I had finished, all morning had gone.

Pualine,- that place looks gorgeous. Have a lovely time.

Jo,- thank you for the link and for the card. So that's what he looked like? Hehe. (She sent me a card with a picture of a Jersey cow!)

I have some h***w**k to do. The living room is in need of a thoughrough h****g after the visit yesterday. I never knew a couple of bisquits could spread so many crumbles! Maybe I should ask Jo's Dog to come and clean up?

I see GO tweeted congratulations to Ben yesterday. Nice of him.

Pauline,- sorry,- I suppose me calling you Pualine, was my unconciense (sp?) getting back at you for calling me Wva the other day!

Hello all,

EEK! Is Pauline back on the road? (He he - sorry Pauline)

Jo - thanks for the link to the Sun - It doesn't sound like there would be a part for her hubby in this one but maybe she'll get the writting bug.

I watched the SS final but none of the final three moved me the way a certain curly haired bloke did.

Sorry for not being around much. I'm getting dizzy spells when I'm at the PC so can't stay on the blog long.

OOOHHMMS to needies

Evening all. Twin and MM have just left. We had a gorgeous day. The house is lovely, though not really as it should be, it has been used as a hospital in WW1, then various offices and colleges have used it so a lot of it's character inside has gone. EH are slowly brining it back to life and have some interesting features and exhibits in it. No it is the gardens. They are really gorgeous and the house makes a wonderful backdrop. There are lots of trees so we were able to have a bit of a break from the sun. It was hot but everything looked terrific. We then went and found somewhere to eat and I had my first incahol since the op, well apart from sipping at a glass of wine at Guidford before giving it to Twin. Sadly for her my wine drinking is back to normal! She sends her love and is doing very well all things considered.

Jane you need some ohhhmmms lady. I hope you feel better soon.

Sadly looking at my house I feel my lazy days must soon end as it is badly in need of dxsting and hxxvering, unless Eva? While you're in the mood maybe you could pop over?

Pauline,- I have to leave the cleaning to you. My back isn't up to another round. (Always a good excuse, the bad back!)
Glad you had a good day with Twin and MM. I'm sure it did them good to get out and relax a bit in a beautiful environment.
So the incahole is back in your life. Everything is back to normal then.

Rats, oh well it was worth a try. So that's tomorrow sorted for me then.

It is actually feeling just a bit fresher than last night. It is the hot nights I am not fond of. So hard sleeping.

Good evening. Glad you got the card Eva. I had meant to send it when I got back from Jersey, but forgot. There were lots of photos of cows on sale there.

Exciting news I met Mw3Ds 'woman' this morning. She seems very nice, what does she see in him? But that's my view. I do hope Dog behaves herself this weekend.

Glad Twins and MM had a good day today, it must have been really warm out.

Jersey cows are so pretty, well they are for cows.

My bed time. I know I'm a lot better biut I do get more tired than usual, still it has only been 10 days. Night night and sleep tight.

Nightlee night

Just popped in intending to catch up, and got side tracked with Scott's S*perstar thingy, and now I have to go to bed 'cos it's pumpkin time.

Have just read Jo's last comment though..........so Mw3Dgs has got a woman, I'm intrigued. Catch up tomorrow, nite nite Loppies x

Morning all. It's a bit more cloudy here today, but not too bad. At least it isn't raining.

Hello sweetheart. I surprised you now, didn't I? Yes, you can get up and start the day and I'll have the coffee ready for you when you're dressed. Of course it'll be coffee. The incahol can wait until Pauline gets here. She's back on the booze!

Today is the big day, I understand, with the opening ceremony of the O*ympics. I will follow it on the Norwegian telly, but I can't see me watching this for hours on end. What a wonderful summer this has been (and will continue to be) NOT, for those of us who aren't particularly interested in sport. First we had wall-to-wall football and now it's wall-to-wall with every other sport that isn't connected to winter. Deep, deep sigh!

I have to go down to the post office to pick up a parcel, but first I'm going to set a dough for a couple of loaves of bread. It's been a while since I last baked.

Morning all, and I think it is a bit cooler here, it is cloudy anyway and we could have showers. They are hopeful the ceremony will stay dry. I really hope it is cooler. I got badly bitten on my shoulder yesterday, so the munchies are out and about. Worst thing about where the bites are is I can't quite reach them with my anti histamine cream, so will drive me mad. I have to do a shop today as food is running low, plus I suppose I better do a bit of hxxsxwxrk. I am off to see Ari tonight and watch the openig ceremony with him, his Mum and a couple of other friends. Should be good.

Ooh Eva's baking. I'm on my way Eva. Take heart about the next two weeks. As they can't do the Olxmpics ItV are showing a lot of their most popular stuff as repaeats so you may find an alternative to sport. I will be glued to the sport I'm afraid. I love the Olxmpics. Go Team GB!

Morning BHB, you are about bright and early. Eva woke you? Ah well that was nice. You had coffee? I think not, I'll get the Pimms and we can sit on the veranda still I think.

Morning. I'l omit the word 'good' as I'm feeling a bit fragile - my own fault as I ate mushrooms last night and they disagree with me. I really have learned my lesson now and won't be eating them again.
We went to the theatre to see 'Oliver' yesterday, it was great as expected. Took youngest scollop and nephew who both loved it. Next month Sloppy, sis and I are off to see Dirty Dancing, we're very lucky to have such a fantastic venue nearby.
Looking forward to the opening ceremony tonight, if I can stay awake! I may have to have an eva this afternoon, and youngest scollop will def need one if he's to stay up. Off to the coast tomorrow, the annual Church outing, fingers crossed for the weather!

Just wanted to pop on and thank you all again for the cards you have sent - I really appreciate it. Roger and the girls are doing really well (although usually when Victoria and I are talking we end up in tears!). Have just organised all the flowers (we are just doing them from the immediate family, with donations to MND if people want to contribute). Victoria came up with an idea about the yellow, and we (the girls, June, Me and Mum) are going to wear yellow carnation buttonholes for Ann. I've just been and organised them and will collect them Monday evening. Have been up at the crack of dawn (5.30am) today as we took my aunt into hospital for her hip replacement. Sadly we think it means she won't be out in time for the funeral. Had a lovely day out with Twin yesterday - Wrest was beautiful (and very hot), and I think it did us all good to have a day out! Will post when I can, and thank you all again.

Evening All. Just popped in to say COME ON TEAM GB. GO GO GO.

Going soft in my old age I think as I am not one to show emotion very often but I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when I saw the Royal Barge carrying the Torch sail past the Houses of Parliament which were bathed in golden sunshine. What a beautiful sight!

Just off so will catch up tomorrow. Hope Jo has a good journey and Dog is good. Hope you are coping Jan. Nice to see you. Night ngiht all.

Jan,- good to see you. If there aren't any Norwegians competing, I'll cheer for the British, of course. How is the back?

Carol,- so good to see you too. I'm glad you and MM had a good day out yesterday with Twin. I'm sure you needed it.
The yellow carnation buttomholes are such a lovely idea,- in Ann's spirit.

I'm also off for the night. Not far, only up a floor. My neighbour, the bride, came down about an hour ago and asked if I would come up to her's for a girl's night in. The groom was going out with some friends, and she (the bride) had asked another neighbour to keep her company. She tempted me with fresh prawns and wine, so of course I said yes. I'm sure we'll watch the opening ceremony later.

I've been rushing about, no not packing but Dog walking, watering mine and felf's pots (she has lots), checking on cat feeder across road, getting money, taking Dog's case (food) and beds to Mw3Ds and I've arranged for postman and his wife to look in on felf once a day. The only resident in the road that has offered is a lady up the road. She has lived in the road as long as felf, but they have never really talked. The lady comes from Africa (Nigeria, I think) and has a very strong accent. Felf can't understand her. It was lovely of her to offer. Felf's children have not definitely said they are coming and the daughter of melf who visits regularly is in Turkey until Monday. Now I just have Dog to take to Mw3Ds, I'll wait until she wakes up.
Nick has just sent me details of another car, Nissen Note. Good cars, back too small for dog.
ahh Millie on TV, My Boy Lollipop. He really is going for it with the opening c.

I can't keep my eyes open any longer. Remember we're one hour ahead of you.
So far, my favourite moment of the opening ceremony was the Queen's parachute jump! Frisky lady, your Queen.

Jo,- have a good trip to the island and enjoy!

Been listen to GO and Kerry on Radio G. Had to take Dog to Mw3Ds at the beginning, so missed some, but left it on record, so I'll listen in the car tomorrow. Mw3Ds was funny, he asked me if I was OK walking home on my own in the dark. 1. There are street lights all the quick way home (none on the way I walked to his house) 2. And how does he think a ghound with no teeth is going to protect me? Ghounds are well known for being attack dogs-NOT.
I'll put the TV back on while I continue packing.
Can't go to bed yet as camera battery is still charging, forgot to do it last night.

Still not caught up, just wanted to wish Jo Happy Holidays, enjoy!!

Can't watch anymore Of this parade, gotta go to bed, nite nite Loppies x

bro has texted he's waiting outside the O stadium for the couple from the big house to come out. Wonder if he's in the Roller, should have asked.

A good show, slightly spoilt by the almost predictable appearance of Macca.
Loved the torch and the horses in the beginning.
I'll be back Monday. I'll blow kisses and try to remember to Tw**t
Nightlee night

Morning all

Carol - lovely to see you. The yellow buttonholes will be a beautiful tribute to Ann.

I watched the Opening Ceremony last night, loved the bit where the Qee*n parachuted in!! Apart from Gymn*stics and T*nnis I won't be watching much of the games but I do wish Team GB loads of luck.

Remember the toaster that blew up the other day? As it's only six months old and still under guarantee, I emailed Mr S (where I bought it online) and said that I'd bought it online how do I return it and get a refund. Their reply! Return it to the store where you bought it!!!!! Er, did I not say I bought it online? What am I supposed to do, push it through my laptop screen!!! Grrrrrrr!

Jo - have a safe journey and a wonderful weekend. I am SO jealous of you, can't wait till I get to see this concert again!