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Well done Foxy and ..

Well played Chris - at last the news is out re. listening figures.

:)

Golly gosh - that's a first for me - to be first

A frabjous day indeed

Woo Hoo Christophe, 8% up on STW eh. No wonder you are cebrelating!! Well deserved I say and b*s to all those dissers out there!

Congrats to Foxy and her latest cub.

Have a fabby time in Glasgow all yous who is going, wish I could be there too.

Off to make toad in the hole now, wish me luck!

Ta ta Lin x

Glad you had a good time last night Chris and WELL DONE for 'allegedly' having more listeners than Terry!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Foxy on the arrival of her new baby son. I heard her chatting on Simon's show just now and she hasn't chosen a name yet and said she is going through a book of Saints' names!

Blimey CLP it's a late blog tonight! Glad you enjoyed your night on the town, and if certain newspaper reports are anything to go by it was thoroughly deserved! Fabulous news about Foxy too, just heard her on Simon's show.

Hope everyone has had a good day, I've had another lazy one after yesterday's dental traumas, and even fell asleep this afternoon which is soo unlike me. I'm not normally very good at sitting around being lazy. though having said that I've got a banana, honey and pecan loaf in the oven just now and have assembled fish bake for my tea!


Back later

Rx

Sounds like you had a great night Chris, and well done Foxy, hope she's well.

Lifts?? I never go in lifts - I just know I'd die if it stopped between floors - as Beez well knows.

xxxx

Glad you all had a good time last night. Congratulations to Foxy and her husband on the birth of their son and congratulations to you. I guessed your ratings had gone up after your cryptic twitter message.

Typical Man Chris............... is it a boy or girl? what weight ? and what`s it called ?

Simon has just said that Foxy's new baby boy was 7 lbs 2oz and name has not been chosen yet. x

Hi CLP

Glad you had a good time last night and thank you for the compliment for us bloggers - it is reciprocated of course.

Congratulations to Foxy.

Thank you everybody for the good wishes to those of us going to Glasgow, we wish you were coming as well - a toast to absent friends is always made (several times)...

Rosie - I hope you made enough of that loaf for everybody ;-).

mtd ffb xxx

Really pleased for you Chris, the Breakfast show is quite fantabulous, don't always get to hear all of it....thank goodness for iplayer so that I can catch up. Also think Simon has settled in well to Drivetime, am enjoying that too!

Congratulations to Foxy and family. I know that she had a little boy yesterday and that they haven't decided on a name yet- she has a short list though. Simon spoke to her on todays show.

Looking forward to the next sporting challenge video.

Mcw x

Well done, Chris, though the late night clearly was a problem for like 20 minutes before you and the gang got into the groove. Congrats to Foxy and keep doing what you do best: great radio.

xxLaurie

Apologees for absinthe, been at that work place and working hard :(

Enjoy your week in Scotland, those who haven't already set off!

MC - did you have to mention rain? I don't think we had quite as good a day as you did, cloudy and not much sun!

Goldie, glad to see you, how's your Mum doing?

Right, buzzer just gone for tea, sorry if I've missed anyone, but will be back later!

JG x

Evenink all,

JG, it got propper sunny at one point and I did the unmentionable and opened a window in the office, as there was only me and one other "nesshie" in today. Tomorrow will be fresh air day all day, as I am in on my own.
Now its raining ;-(

Rosie, that load sure does sound good, what time is it ready please ???

MC xx

Rosie, that should say loaf , Doh !

MC x

very slow blog day and early evening - probably because all the usual suspects are travelling and are offline!

Well done Chris esp as I don't hear half as much of your show as I used to in the evening but luckily other people make up for me eh?

Wonder if Beez is there yet?

Loaf update: it's out of the oven and cooling down, and have managed a slice (for quality control purposes of course!). Now I normally think that bananas are the devil's work but the loaf is yummy!

Rx

Rosie, It smells delicious ......

MC xx

Good evening,

First off - an apology and a belated happy birthday to Gail - soz x

Chris - I hope the reason for the late night was to celebrate an increase in listeners from when Terry left.
The show is absolutely rocking and you sound right at home.
I trust you gave that fantastic team of yours the night out that they absolutely deserve for producing the best show on the radio.
How do spell sycophant btw?........I don't care!!!

Does anyone know the figures for Terry's new show? As much as I enjoyed Michael Ball, Terry's show has kept us company on a few long journeys recently and it works really well.

If I don't get back before the weekend. Safe journeys to all going to Glasgow and I know you will have a wonderful weekend.
I've met Chrissie and Mary and can imagine they make great hosts, I'm sure Annie is up to the mark to.

Debs - Behave!!!

Rips

x

Chuck a slice this way Rosie.

Will you be in Glasgow at the weekend?
xx

Aw Rips, pity you can't be in Glasgow. Have a list of pubs.

xxxx

Right so that's a slice heading to MC and one to Annie....

Annie I'll be there on Saturday afternoon! Hope tose who are travelling have safe journeys

Rx

Bums, I'll miss you Rosie. I'll be there on Sunday.

Mist closing in up here.

xxxx

Bums, Annie, I am double booked on Sunday.

It's been a right pea souper here all afternoon. Just when I thought spring had sprung

Rx

I have confession to make...I've not yet listened to STW's new show, not had a chance to and don't have time to do catch up stuff!

Oh, and to continue the occasional series of random things by the side of the road, between Salford Crescent and Worsley on the East Lancs tonight, I counted 1 doll, 1 kid's box like shape insert-type toy, 2 small stuffed toys and one much larger teddy....

I was almost in tears at the thought of all those upset children! I still have my very first teddy, and he would never be chucked out of a car window!

MC, grotty here too, but it was still lightish at 7pm, so looking good for next week!

Oh, Mastershout's on...

JG x

Hello all,
Not been around for a few days computer cable snapped so had to order new cable which arrived today..

Mtf,so ,so sorry that you couldn't stop .Thank you for your gifts and flowers they were a nice surprise and the cake was yummy to say the least .
Hope you and gorgeous daughter had a safe journey home .

Just like to wish all those going to the glasgow meet ,have a great time .

Hope everyone is well and looking forward to their weekend also .

Take care Bids .xxx.

I know Rosie - fog lights on when I went over that bleedin' bridge this morning. Thick fog in Livingston.

xxx

Evening Bids and JG.
xx

Aw Christoff thankyou and all I can say is HURRAH!!

Soak it up, sunshine; what an achievement. Am absolutely, unreservedly delighted for you.

And speakin' of which, huge congratulations to Foxy, that's heartwarming news. Hope all are well and in robust health; given how sickeningly glowing she was lookin' at the O2 I'm sure they are.

Right, just a short one for now; best get packed. Am off back to Dublin first thing tomorrow. How many shoes can one woman need for a 3-week trip...

Clodagh.xx

About 20 pairs Clodagh??
xx

Years ago I would have liked to settle down and have a family, but, circumstances and madness prevented me!

Why bug me... it`s totaly messed my life up.

Evening Martin, how's you?

xxx

Sorry MTF couldn't stop with you Bids!

Hi Clodagh, yes, that's what I missed "Well done Foxy!"

Hi Martin!

Annie, Mum says "Yey"!!

JG x

Brill JG. I love the Highlands. xxxx

Evening all, well since my last weather report it has rained and rained and rained and thundered and rained and lightning and rain ;( hope all travelling hav/will travel safely cos it's horrible out there.
JG thanks for asking, mum is ok at the mo but will be starting Chemo soon, they are waiting til she is strong enough, she is gaining weight slowly and will NOT rest - but having been so active she is finding the last few months very difficult!!
Darce is you go to see We Will Rock You and you like/love Queen you will thoroughly enjoy it ... I did and personally have never been a great Queen lover!! infact have seen it twice now :)
CSN any news yet??? have been lurking for the last few days and have been following your posts, hope both Daughters and 'bumps' are ok xx
Rosie that cake sounds lovely.
Happy Thirsty Thursday to all
Luv
GM xx

Evening all!

Congrats to Foxy and the family, just got in the car tonight when she was talking to Simon and was so pleased for them

Goldie Glad to hear your Mum is doing ok. Must be a nightmare trying to get her to rest

Rosie, I have some extra brown nanas in the bowl, think I'm going to have to make nana bread tomorrow.

Boy1 made cheese scones today. Not bad but I think he needs to make them again for practice!!

Considering he's only 13, these drama GCSE's are wearing us out! Don't get me wrong, he's not doing the things but is involved in the tech side so has been putting hours of work to support those who are!

Guess who has to run the taxi service!

Seza xx

Hi Jg ,Annie .hpoe your both well .

MTF was going to stay over tonight with her daughter but as it turned out wasn't able to .
I was so looking forward to it,and when I found oit that she couldn't stay I was qite dissapointed ,but I'm sure well manage some other time .

And can I say Mobiles Cakes are devine !!! yes Chris devine .

Cns ,and Goldiesmum ,hope alls well with you and yours .will be thinking of you all.

Bids.xxx.

Just going to go and have a chat with MTF to see how she is .

Take care all .xxx

Hellllooooooo .......

heya hows everyone .. new bog was a lil late but heyho .......

nice to see everyone is ok ... and congrats to Foxy .....xxxx

Bills xxxx

Hiya

Just watched the bowling video

Nice shirts boys!

xx

Bids, tell MTF we're all thinking about her.

Right, I'm off. Up at silly o'clock in the morning.

Night all.

xxxx

Hiya Seza ... and good nite Annie xxxxx

Bills xxx

Hi Seza ,
Long time no see .How are you my friend ?Hows the house hunting going or shouldn't I ask ?

hope you and yours are well .

Bids.xxx.

Godd night Annie .xxx.

Night Annie

No Bids, let's not talk houses. :-(

How are you? Did you see MTF today?

Seza xx

Hi all

Off for my early night now - very early train tomorrow. Don't know if I will be able to get on line at the weekend so if not have a lovely time all.

Good night.

mtd ffb xxx

Good nite MTD ..XXXX

Bills xxxx

Hello all, I am back in West Somerset :(

I feel really bad that I couldnt stay with my lovely friend Bids.

We got to the Uni at 8 this morning and things went pear shaped from there on...

I am not going to elaborate but health issues took over.

I did pop over to see the lovely Mr Bids and drop in a few afternoon delights!!

But as I didnt get to see you Bids, I was unable to pass on all the hugs that bloggers had asked me to.

Still, looks like April 17th might be a new opportunity, next Uni interview.

So, anyone around on this day in this vicinity, please get in touch. I can think of one in particular!!

MTF.xx

Night MTD, Travel safely

xx

Hello everbody peeps,

Oh dear, I don't know where to start. Fantastic news Chris - well done on the figures. I was really worried about them when all that stuff was going on when you were off a couple of weeks ago and I'm so chuffed that you proved your doubters wrong.

Congratulations to Foxy and family on their latest arrival.

Bingo - I noticed your early morning post - hope you had a grand time - will there be a second date?

Glasgow bound bloggers - hope you have a fantastic time.

CSN - still looking weird with everything crossed. Working on the premise that no news is good news.

Goldiesmum - I hope your Mum continues to improve. Sounds like she should be resting but it might be doing her good being active. I don't know I'm not a health professional but I think it's good to listen to your bod.

Happy birthday Gail, sorry I missed it - glad you had a good time.

Seza, glad boy1 is well again and baking cheese scones - mmm yum.

I've been lurking today and yesterday (can't remember if I posted anything yesterday) but I'm struggling to remember who needs get well wishes and good luck wishes so get well soon to the poorly bloggers and good luck to the job hunting bloggers.

Andy, I did see that you're wee one is on the mend again and has very kindly shared it with the rest of you. Glad she's on the mend and I hope you guys are all better soon too.

I'm presently trying to conduct a conversation on FB with my French cousin and it's not easy. His english isn't brilliant but it's loads better than my french and I feel guilty for not making more of an effort to speak in french. Tbh, ma heid is fu' o' mince tonight! :(

Billie, I saw you're open and honest post the other day but I'm so sorry I haven't had time to add my comment. Bless you, sounds like you had it tough as a child which is difficult to deal with but you are very lucky now to have such a loving family. I saw that you feel better for getting it off your chest and that's great. Just make sure you have lots of hugs with your girls and your partner.

GailyB

Oops missed the Bristol bit out of last post.

MTF.xx

Ne seza ,didn't get to see my friend today .But she did call and Mr B had the pleasure of seeing her She had to get back as her plans were changed at the last minute .

We are going to try and meet up later in April as I have Family commitments here at the moment and can't go anywhere,

Are you doing anything with the family over the Easter ??

Bids.xxx.

Night MTD - have a fab time - I know you're a teeny bit excited.

MTF - I hope the health issues have abated.

GailyB

Ooops soz - night Annie.
GailyB

Thanks Gaily B.

It seems the stubborn MTF, really ought to go and have a chat with the doc.

MTF.xx

Bids, we are not going away over Easter but have the annual Easter Egg Hunts to do, even the teens still want them so who are we to argue

Then I have the rest of the week after Easter OFF!!!! I can't tell you how much i am looking forward to it

I'm currently trying to think of some things for me and the boys to door, preferably very cheap things! Hopefully the weather will be good

MTF (((hugs))) to whoever is poorly. Hope get better soon.

Am not really watching TV but think I have just seen a crocodile eat his dinner - from the inside!! Eeeuuuuwwww!

Seza xx

Yes some one really should .

Bids.xxx.

Hello Bids , Gail, Seza and MTF ...xxx

Thank you for the lovely comment Gail ..

MMMMM Cheese scones .... love them Seza ....

MTF and Bids sad to hear you didn,t get to meet :(

hopefully next time hey ???

Bills xxx

Hugs to MTF ((((((((())))))))) Get well soon .....xxxxx

Bills xxxx

I know what you mean Seza - I don't know if I've got another week of school / work routine in me - I'm struggling and really looking forward to having some time off over Easter. Thank goodness it's the weekend.

Seza, that will be a nice break for you and if the weather is nice you may be able to get a couple of good walks in if the boys like that kind of stuff.
Don't you have a local paper that advertises things to do and places to see .A seaside trip maybe if it's not too far or one of the London Museums.

Bids.xxx.

I am not ill, honest.

Just very inconvenienced.

Bids are you now now looking forward to April 17th??

Shall we camp?

MTF.xx

Hello Billie Gaily B.
Bids.xxx.

ok MTF ........ xxxxx

shame your day did not go as planned ... (((())) to you xxx

Bills xxxx

Seza ,packed lunches as well always cuts the expenses down .

Bids.xxx.

You ok Bids ????? .xxxxxxx

Bills xxx

Oooo eerr Missus!

I'm free!

is that camp enough MTF?

Bids, Might do London, have just been watching the brilliant programme about the Natural History Museum that was on tonight and realised we haven't been there since the boys were tny, Been to the Science Museum several times but not done the dinosaurs

GB, I know exactly what you mean. Could be a very CBA week

I know I said no house talk but it's really starting to get me down. We looked at another house last week then saw it had been sold this week. At this rate we'll be in tents on the green!

xx

Hello Bids. It's a shame MTF and you didn't get the chance to meet up today. Hopefully on the 17th. Camping tho? Sounds a bit adventurous. Too adventurous for me I'm afraid.

Bids, want to come on our days out? You sound like the best person to have with us. xx

Seza, I find the Feb half term is a most definite CBA week. I usually work that week and by the time I get home in the afternoon I'm too exhausted to do much so I usually suggest a film fest and we pull out the sofa bed, fetch the duvets and pillows then snuggle up in front of a feelgood film for the afternoon (I invariably fall asleep) but my youngest lad is always happy especially if there are snacks available. :)

coo is it a bit chilly to be under canvas ...????

Brrrr !!!!...... lol xxx

Bills xxxx

Sounds soooo good GB.

My boys just happy to watch TV or play on lap top but then I have big ol' attack of guilt and say we should be doing something else........................................................................................when I've finished checking the blog!

xx

Seza, I hold you totally responsible for my latest bout of choking/gagging, call it what you like!!

Very camp dear!!

MTF.xx

I'd say so Bills. Wouldn't catch me under canvas whatever the weather. Too blimmin uncomfortable.

Gaily

sounds a bit Graham Norton to me MTF ?? lol xxxx


Bills xxx

it would have to be at least 21c at nite for me to go camping .. too much of a creature comforts girl ...... but to look up at the stars would be heaven ..... xxxx

Bills xxxxx

Oh Seza I'm exactly the same. Then I find myself dragging out the bikes, pumping up the tyres and going on a bike ride :(

I'm planning on getting the Merlin Annual Pass through those vouchers from a big supermarche this year so we can do loads of stuff like Alton Towers, Legoland, the Dungeons, etc, etc - other entertainments are available!

Seza ,believe me if I had the time off I would be there like a shot.I would love to come .

Billie I'm fine thank you .

Gaily ,what MTf means is that we are going to camp in a campervan somewhere god only know but her ,she an eccentric you see and a forager.

Always got a spade in the boot of her car .Collects berries and Mole hills for compost and anything that she can make or make use of she'll gather .

And I love her to bits ,shes my best friend.

Bids.xxx.

Soooorrreeeeee!

Hope it made you smile a bit too

Did your daughter get to do what she needed to at Uni? Was she there for an interview?

xx

dunno what or where we will go on hols this year ... not made any decision yet ...xxxxx

but alton towers sounds like my kind of place scarey rides are the best ..xxxx

Bills xxxx

OMG, the Bidster has made me GULP!!

MTF.xx

Aw Bids that's a lovely thing to say. MTF sounds like a very interesting character. Molehills for compost?

Bills - I saw what you did there - looking at the stars would be heaven. LOL!

You ok MTF? Bids is lovely saying that isn't she?

Right, need to go wake Mr Seza up so we can go to sleep!

This week seems to have gone so slowly but then can't believe another week gone by already

Does that make any sense? How can time go slowly and whizz past at the same time?

Will go to bed while I'm pondering, sleep well and travel safely if you are going away


MTF, Take it your first call tomorrow will be the Doc's?

Seza xx

Right you lovely people I've got an early start in the morning ,so i'll bid you all farewell and good night .

catch you later .

Bids.xxx.

LOL Seza - waking Mr Seza up to go to sleep!

I know exactly what you mean. I thought this week had dragged but then couldn't believe it was Thursday already. I have a three day weekend so no work for me tomorrow.

Night night and sleep well.

Gaily

Seza, yes, it was all a bit wierd.

All that way to go...

Then a group discussion, then ...

Any questions from the parents, cue me!!

I still cant believe my Dad (miss him.x) did that to me, so... following on with family tradition, YES, I asked lots!!

Then off we went for an hour or so, while they looked at portfolios and then... Thank you for coming, we will let you know in the next fortnight!!

What part of all that could not be put onto some kind of disc and shown online!

I only drove 300 miles, some had a lot further to travel!

MTF.xx

Night night Bids - sleep well.

Oh bless you MTF. Was that your daughter's first choice uni?

yeah but which stars would i be looking at ?????? plenty of nice looking ones around lol xxx

Nite Bids and Seza ...xxxx

Bills xxx

Blimming heck MTF .. Thats a long way to go ..?????

Bills xxx

Well Billie - I'm going to have to head off to bed too. Feeling pretty pooped tonight.

Sleep tight Honey and I hope someone else is along to play soon.

Night night.

GailyB

Gnite Gail sleep well too .. lovley to talk to you ..xxxx

catchya tomorrow ok ...

Bills xxxx

Night Gaily B.....

I am very slow at typing, so dont always reply straight away, no GD has to attend 5 unis
MTF.xx

Lovely to talk to you too Bills.

Looking forward to it.

Hope you have a good day tomorrow.

N'nite. Gaily B xxx

Oooh you just caught me MTF. Blimmin' 'eck - 5 unis. I'm hoping just to visit the 1 but that's probably wishful thinking. My lad knows what he wants to do and where he wants to be, he just has to get the grades. He's only doing GCSEs this year but his science teacher has been saying to me since year 8 that we should be looking at unis! He's a bit of a nutty professor so I haven't paid much attention to him.

Rightio you gorgeous bloggers, I'm offski this time.

Nighty night.

GailyB xxx

5 uni's MTF ??... hope some of them are a bit closer to home for you so not such a long trip and hope you are feeling better now, I did drive past some of the uni today on way back from Mum's but I didn't spot puffball(?) :)

The plan is....

GD has paid 20 pounds, to register with the uni set up.

So.... to get her value for money, she needs to attend at least 5 unis!

Now the fact that it costs me on average about 150 pounds per uni, with petrol accomm etc..

Is this value for money?

Keep your postcards please, I already know the answer!

MTF.xx

Cool!