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Yeeha!

MTF.xx

No trolley rage here Chris, due to being unable to get out.

Not a single vehicle has gone down our road today, just someone on skis, totally true!

I've really enjoyed my unexpected day off, but don't know how long it would be before I got a bit stir crazy.

MTF.xx

Tell me about it Christoff.

There are unsuspectin' victims within a 10-mile radius of Wigan Sainsbury's, unaware that they owe their un-lacerated, un-chafed ankles to ME, as I have Renee quarantined in the snow, therefore said psychopath is unable to swing a trolley full a cabbage, economy beans an' Tena Ladies round the aisles, scythin' people down like an Octogenarian Boadicea. There will also be some sliced loaves left unmolested by probin', heat-seekin' digits, checkin' for buggin' devices an' bogus asylum-seekers. Not to mention that the chap at the fish counter will be enjoyin' an uncomplicated afternoon not confronted by anythin' grumpier-lookin' than 'is red mullet.

Peace an' Love yous lot.

Clodagh.xx

Evening each

For goodness sake Chris - you forgot the Dill?? And I bet you had a list.

Son-in-law did his Christmas shopping for gorgeous daughter's presents on Friday. Honestly, what a performance - he mumped for days, wrote a list, went in and did it in half-an-hour.

Hiya MTF and Clodagh.

xxxxx

Evening Niceties Ter Mr Christoof Evans & ALL Bloggies.. Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr, Master, Rev.... Errr Etc...

Bingo Star 'ere...

Sadly due to severe weather (aka abitta frozen water crystals on the ground) Bingo Star's blog commentations 'as 'ad to be cancelled terdee!!!!!!!!! (If yer can't beat them... join 'em!!!!)

'pologies for any inconvienience caused due to powers beyond my control!!!!!!!

Evening all

Mr Sezza just put the last of the logs on the fire so going to be toasty for a while

Clodagh, good to see you doing your bit for world peace!! Keep it up Champ!

From my 5 mins in town today, we're going to need as much help as we can get!

MTF Sounds like it's been awful down your way today. So pleased you were tucked up safe.

Hi annie and Bingo and anyone else who's around

Sezza xx

Evening Dandy Dahlinks!

Now, I admit it .... I am a birdbrain! I've left my notepad at work with the Advent guesses on it, but I'm pretty sure ewe don't have a winner today, as Window #20 revealed a white dove.

4 more windows to go ...!

CLP, we did our food shop yesterday pm. Just the non prishable and long eat-by date stuff (gammon!!). Sadly, the rest of Cannock had the same idea - even at 3.45 on a Sunday when ELH was announcing it was closing in 15 minutes, it was heaving. Ugh!!

I shall do the "brussell sprout run" for the fresh fresh stuff after work on Thursday, and pick the Venison up from the farm shop butchery on Thursday lunchtime. Then that's us done. To the rafters. Shut the door, don the jimjams, open the sherry and bring it on!

Interview this evening went ok, I think. Hard to tell really, but I would really like the job! Tomorrow pm interview postponed until the New Year due to weather, which works in my favour to be honest as I should have an idea about today's one by the time inerviews are re-scheduled.

It's all go, innit!

MTF - you take it easy. Saw your neck o'the woods on the news and it looks blimmin' vile. I suspect Puffball was glad of the day off too!

Clodagh - give her an extra large schooner of Croft Original and she'll be fine!

Annie - hope you're ok too, and not too snow bound norf o'the border.

Muchos Amore

Deevs
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ps: Chris, forgot the Dill?? Where's you head at, dude!?!?! x

Just been watching the news on the bloomin' weather. Those poor people trying to get home for Christmas - feel so sorry for them.

Howdedoody Bingo

Deevs, am totally fed up with the snow. Gawd knows what my heating bill will be.

Had little boys today as they have a bit of the lurgy and not at school. 8yr old couldn't believe his luck - 'Am I dreaming' he said to his mum, hang on, nipped himself and said 'No, not a dream, it's reality'

Planet Matthew - wish I lived on it. Got them tomorrow too, then they're finished for Christmas.
xxxx

Hi everyone.

Its very unusual for us to get snow, yet alone so much of it.

Its given me a taste of what others have suffered, except that I haven't had to go out in it. However if it continues, I may be borrowing the neighbours skis as supplies of Scrumpy jack are zilch. It could be a very dry Christmas!!

Seza, we have got the fire roaring away here, our logs are singing! Some of them have got fossilised snails on them, I have tried to remove them, but they are stuck like glue. I know they can hibernate for years, I hope its not them singing.

Annie, I hope the little uns soon feel better and keep the lurgy to themselves.

Deevs, lets hope this is the 'one' and we'll all give a big whoop whoop for you, come the new year.

Evenin niceties right back at you Bingo. Have heard of lots of jack knifed trucks today. Its no fun being out on the roads when its like this eh!

Peace and love to you Clodagh.

Just off to read up on skiing, back in a mo.

MTF.xx

Annie, when do your boys break up for their hols? Kept hearing today about schools closed due to the weather but locally, they broke up on Friday

Deev, Venison at Chrismas? Isn't that a little dear?

Good luck with the interviews and results

Sezza xx

OO er MTF, Roasted snails? Have you chucked a bit of garlic on there too?

xxx

Evening All,

Well it's snowing again in North Kent, but that's the first time since Saturday so mustn't grumble; and a bit of a thaw did kick in to day which was good news.

I went to the bottom slapping supermarket a week ago Friday and said to the check out lady I wasn't coming back until New Year! I am in the fortunate position of going to my parents for Christmas, so don't have to worry about buying stuff for that and the rest, to keep me going, I can collect locally.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I really enjoyed The Nativity. Going back to the other blog, I don't think I ever played Mary. My Dad was the Sunday School Superintendent, so it would have been favouritism to cast me in the lead role! I think I either played the recorder of narrated. However, I was Twigwidge, the sprite of the chestnut tree, in a primary school play - not sure if that counts?

I've just had a lovely bowl of apple crumble and custard and am waiting for Miranda to begin.

Stay safe and warm everyone.

AliB
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Sezza, they're finished tomorrow lunchtime, although little boys are staying with me tomorrow because of the lurgy. So that means Little Big Planet all day.

I should have said, Deevs, good luck with the interviews. What's for you, won't go past you' in the words of my Gran.

Hopefully I'll be hitching a lift in daughter's car (which is parked on the main road) on Wednesday to go to ELH, or I'll be having a very dry Christmas too MTF
xxxx

Ok Annie, They seem to break up earlier round here. Wish they wouldn't. Think it's better for them to have the extra time after Christmas

That aid, I'm glad they weren't meant to be at school today cos it would probably have been closed!

Sezza xx

You're right Sezza, Scottish and English school holidays are very different.

Right, off to watch Miranda. Thanks for the reminder Ali.

xxxxx

Thanks for the thumbs up on Miranda Ali, Mr Mobs might put the controls down for half an hour!!

MTF.xx

Heads up, whatever :)

MTF.xx

Monday nights is gadget night in this house!

Think it's because I'm ususally out but there seems to be an awfuk lot of tech talk on this TV

Either that or Suzi Perry is the attraction!

Sezza xx

Oops LOL Seza.

MTF.xx

D'oh!

xxx

oo ooo ooo

Chris doing big motor bike jump thing on C4 - trailer for new show?

xxxx

Hello CLP & Everyone.

Don't talk to me about the shops Chris, ikt was bad enough last week when my home delivery arrived minus the toilet rolls, I finally got them the next day after a number of phone calls, we were down to the last one. Anyway a nice man turned up at the door with a full explaination and apologies and bearing the said bog rolls.

I'm going to do my shopping on Thursday which I do most weeks because it's quieter than Friday or Saturday and this Friday I wouldn't even contemplate it.

Don't worry about the dill Chris, nobody will care after a few mulled wines or whatever.

MM xxx

Its ok I think everyone was watching Miranda :)

She's nuts!

MTF.xx

Ouch!!!


Or was he? ;-)

xxxx

MTF Maybe I can claim Miranda did it!!!

It looks pretty Miranda-ish!

Sezza xx

anyone else just see CLP's trailer for famous and fearless?

Sezza, just switched over to 4 and saw Chris on his bike - although it probably wasn't him!!

Miranda is so good.

Hi Maddy

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sezza, he made a point of removing his specs before closing the visor on the helmet......

Miranda on the Ruth Jones show now..

MTF.xx

Tiggs, Surely they wouldn't use any of that there TV trickery would they?

As long as he's in one piece for the morning

Is they anything as daft as the perfume adverts that are on at the moment?

Sezza xx

I just went to check our loo roll situation Marj. I think we will be ok until Friday. If the snow doesn't clear by then, I'll be back to my old trick of sawing a kitchen roll in half!

MTF.xx

I missed the trailer Tiggs, what happened?

MTF.xx

Hi Annie.

I'm going to watch The Chatty Man at 10pm with Cheryl Cole and Michael McIntyre followed later by Omid Djalli.

MM xxx

motorbike stunt MTF

Hi MTF

Our bog roll situation is sorted now until after Christmas, it was a special offer 2x9 packs for £5!

MM xxx

Is that Alan Carr Maddy? Don't know if I can stay up that late. Have to be up and out by 8 in the morning.

And I don't know if I can stand watching Ms Cole.

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I see now, missed your post 21 Seza.

Hope he's ok.

MTF.xx

Marj, we got that a couple of weeks ago, the Shea ones.

MTF.xx

Yes Annie, it's Alan Carr. I know Cheryl is not everyone's cup of tea but I do believe she's a nice genuine person unlike some of the Katie Price, Kerry Katona types.

MM xxx

Look at us blogging about bog rolls :)

MTF.xx

How exciting our lives must be LOL

Don't know what they're called but nice picture of a forest on them, probably caused me to b uy them.

MM xxx

MTF, well bog rolls are important, don't you know. I stocked up last week too.

Maddy, have nothing against Cheryl - but, really, she can't sing can she?

Miranda was good with Will and Ruth.

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Tvs like a game of tag tonight, now Ruth Jones is on HIGNFY!

MTF.xx

Well, I've booked it, cancelled it and then rebooked the taxi to get me to work tomorrow!!

7.20am it's due, have found my hat and gloves out, for the various stops along the way!

Am watching something horrid Mr JG found..wonder if the footie is still on!

JG x

Miranda does crack me up and I enjoyed her and Will with Ruth Jones. Not a great fan of Ricky though!

I know it's early but I am off to bed. Looks like it's going to be a trek and a half to work tomorrow if this snow keeps up all night.

Night my lovelies
AliB
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Have you got falling snow now Ali?

Take care. Night night.

MTF.xx

Love the new loo roll advert.

MTF.xx

hello all

kks

Evening all! Stuck at home - going maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Well, more mad than normal. Am enjoying listening to the Kirsty MaColl tribute at the mo, though. She was great.

Thanks for the heads-up re. Miranda - will pop over to the iPlayer in a mo. Apart from the fact that I'm a bit shorter, Miranda is ME - the very epitome of my life and my luck! Except for hunky Tom Ellis, of course :-(

When will it be warm again?

Roo xxx

P.S. I hate Dill, even with fish dishes (Parsley is my friend when eating fish). I feel that Chris's mistake was fate intervening - even if Tasha does make him suffer...

Anyone getting up to watch the lunar eclipse tomorrow?

Roo xx

Hello Folks,
Chris ,you can send someone out for you dill,con't you get Marky Mark to pick you some up??

I.ve done my shop on line tonight ,and lucky I did as I got the last slot of the week and thats tomorrow delivery .
Abit early for me ,so just left with the fresh bits to get .
And yes I have plenty of the loo rolls and Kitchen rolls to tide us over.

We've had rain here tonight so that means a little of the snow has gone ,so with a bit of luck it won't be too bad tomorrow,and hopefully that will be it for a few days .

All your nice log fires sound just heaven,nothing like the smell of logs burning ,and if you've can get any pine cones chuck them oon as well ,they smell lovely also.

Bids.xxx.

Just popping back to say Good night ALL.
Stay warm and stay safe .

Bids.xxx.

Morning all.

It was so blimmin cold last night, I had an early night. We still have very deep snow and no vehicles have ventured down the lane yet.

Mr Mobs is going to venture on foot to the road (not a main one) to see if anyone has successfully driven that, although that means a steep up and down to get onto the main road a mile away.

Has anyone else had any fresh snow over night? I know the forecast said it was heading east from us.

Right, first priority is to feed the birds who are tapping at the window, poor mites living out in these horrendous conditions. I have left the shed door slightly open and I think the robin has been taking refuge in there.

MTF.xx

Morning all

Freezing cold here and lots of snow on the ground.

Not feeling too good, cough and cold is now getting on my nerves. Least I've finished the Christmas present shopping.

Hope you are all ok.

Take care if your out and about and keep warm.

csn. xx

MTF

Just started snowing again here!

csn. xx

Morning

have driven myself to work - in Mr bp car - the decent one we own, and am now at work and should be doing stuff!

Stay safe everyone, feel I ought to do some food shopping and go to the main post office to pick up my parcel but the weather here is still dicey so it's an hour by hour guessing game - humph!

Ali - did watch the nativity today - thought of you

My advent guess - a bottle of baileys's

Baggy

PS - still sounding like darth vader but feel better so am getting things done - hate to sit around and be pathetic

Thats a lot further east Csn, blimey, anyone in between?

I've just been googling Vanessa Feltz and see she is the same age as me. I am sure when she used to do that agony style show, she was a few years older?

MTF.xx

Morning all

Just checking in from work, I made it in just over 2 hours!

Taxi, 2 trains, and a tram...all I needed was a plane, and I could have been in that film!

Hope everyone is OK?

JG x

Morning all.

Jasper and I braved the un-iced roads to work (an ill-advised decision, but I was going insane with boredom yesterday). Hey-ho; almost time to start listening out for sleigh-bells (or sprouts).

Keep smiling and stay safe!

Roo

Morning,

Yay, Well done JG xx don't leave it too late to go home will you.

mtf, Are you grounded again today? xx

Big hugs to all those feeling poorly {{{}}}

I have a theory about colds! I don't interact with children a lot i.e. not a mum, school teacher, or grandparent and I don't travel on public transport - these are sure fire ways of catching colds. So far I've been cold free, but that's not to say that the minute I finish work on Friday that I won't be struck down as my body finally relaxes!! But I shall be well stocked up on cold remedies and of course I shall be at my Mum and Dads for some TLC should the cold strike.

There seems to be a big defrost going on here. My car was still snowed in so I walked but the ground was quite slushy. Although looking out of the window the clouds look very grey.

All alone in the office today so I shall be popping in and out - you've been warned.

AliB
xx

Morning

Why do people stand and hold the door to the outside open while they talk to me? Brrrr!

Left the family snug in bed when I came out to work today. :-(

JG Have you got to do it all backwards tonight? Good luck and three rings please!

CSN and Baggy, hope you soon feel better

xxx

Morning all

I'm on me Jack Jones too Ali. Have come in armed with docking station and iPod, my short-hand books, the novel I am currently reading and some stuff that needs doing. My boss has left me 4 things to do so I feel a long day ahead.

JG - make sure you leave plenty of tie for oyur journey home.

Same to you Roo - driving in daylight if poss.

I've not got to drive until tomororw evening now but to be honest, the main roads around here are clear - the dodgiest places are the side roads and my works car park - it's like a skating rink.

Right, time to plug the radio/docking thingy in - just in time for Pop Master with Zen!

Deevs
x

Oh gawd yes, Baggy and CSN - stay warm. Lots of chicken soup (not for you Baggles!) and TLC from respective others.

Morning Seza!

x

Well done JG, that shows pure determination.

Not sure whats happening yet Ali, Puffball certainly wont be going anywhere as our road is still inaccessible as is the village.

My boss has a 4wd but they live 700 odd feet above sea level and I dont think they can get out either.

I'm with you on the boredom thing Roo. Its more of the not knowing with me I think. If I knew I wasn't going out, I would settle more and get on with stuff, that needs getting on with.

Seza, shout 'shut that door' at them :)

MTF.xx

What is the veggie substitute for Chicken Soup? Something soothing with a little chilli and maybe some pulses for energy I think.

Deevs, thought of you the other day. How's the story writing going? Is small boy enjoying your efforts?

Have just offered to come in for a little while next week when I'm meant to be on leave as the colleague who was covering my site is dealing with the aftermarth of a small fire at her site! luckily no one was hurt but all the electrics are up the creek!

Mind you, by the middle of next week, escaping to my peaceful office with the radio and a box of biscuits might not be such a chore! ;-)

Sezza xx

Hi everyone:

Can I say to all of you badly affected by this ruddy snow and ice: you have my sincere sympathy. My only advice to those snowed in, just try to accept it, it's not your fault. And this a perfect opportunity to sort out the "messy drawer"/DVD and music collection/whatever!

Seriously, though, I know it is no joke - I would think we will be going nowhere come Christmas Day.

We did make it through to Edinburgh last Friday for our office Christmas lunch, and very merry it was too! However, I am glad to report I was Mrs Sensible and was back in Glasgow for 8pm, hit the pub for a quick sharpener, and then was home for 9.30. Must be my age, I remember with fondness the Christmas party days of being in a taxi queue at 1am, wearing a Santa hat!

Hope everyone is ok - I can't catch up since last Thursday.

Cheryl: Advent calendar - a robin. (though chances are he has already appeared!)

C xx

Robin noted Chrissie.

LOL Seza. Good plan! I've got to come in on New Year's Eve, as I had last Friday off and not enough holiday to cover it. I've been assured though that it's not a full day in the office, and boss lady will be in too - mention has been made of wine and nibbles throughout the day. Glad I can walk to work! (at the mo ....!)

The writing isn't happening at the mo Seza. There's just not enough hours in the day in my "new life", but I'm not complaining. I'm sure the ideas running around my head will make it onto paper one day ....!

Radio on.

:-)

Deevs
x

Have just seen the postman, who said that anyone trying to get out of the village would be bonkers!

What a hero.

MTF.x

Baggy - may the force be with you...
Chris - who needs dill anyway...sprouts on the other hand...
Back at work today after 5 days off and far too much to do but a quiz to look forward to tonight and a free meal beforehand too. Huzzah!

Nic
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Yes Sezza, return trip tonight and same again tomorrow, hopefully without so much hanging around, but the trains aren't running to schedule, so it's anyone's guess. With all the changes I need to make, it doesn't take much to miss a connection!

Not sure what time I'll be able to slope away though this afternoon :9

Baggy, I hope you are soon feeling better.

MTF, I hope you get to stay put, and you get to hear soon!

JG x

Anyone care to join me in an 11:00 dunk? I've just made a brew and am going to eat two chocolate chip cookies (yes that's two!!).

Cheers
AliB
xx

Ooo New Stationery Catalogue!!!

Must be Christmas

Now where are the pens? ;-)

Sezza xxxx

Morning Greetings Ter ALL...

Bingo Star 'ere...

CLP - Most sorry to 'ear the shopping went good... then bad!!!!!!!
Looking on the brightside.... At least yerv gotta job & yer were able ter make it to the shop ter buy.... And yerv got family, friends & collegues ter buy for!!!!!!!
Always look on the brightside of life CLP mate!!!!!!!
Am very sorry ter 'ear about the dill though!!!!!!!

PS What is dill????

Ello ter SezzaGirl, MTF, Annie G & ALL - INDEED it is chilly presently, A was sleeping overnight in me car on Saturday when it was minus 14 & it was getting a little too cold even for a man of my strength of mind!!!!!!!!!!
Think a need ter wear 5 pairs of socks not two!!!!!!!
And there's plenty of mayhem on the roads... Which brings me to me 'Bingo Star Winter Motoring Tip Of The Day'... it's free, no supscription charge... not even payable by interest free credit.... IT'S FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A motoring friend to another motoring friend... And i'll bang me first one later!!!!!!!

Bye!

Ooooh Seza!!!

Nice bright neon coloured files for 2011 methinks.

Altho not here. All grey. Dull. Grey. Boring. Did I mention Dull ....!?!?

ZzzzzzzzzzzDeevs

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Afternoon folks,

Well, no more snow here, but terribly frosty. I must have walked ten miles this week , from my desk to the door and back, to shut the door, after everyone just wanders in and out.

I was out in the garden in my dressing gown at 7.15am to try and catch sight of the eclipse but it was too cloudy. However, i got to work and saw the most amazing sunrise. I had my camera with me and took some gorgeous piccies. Will loads them on FB tonight if anyone is interested.

Right, off to do stuff. Talk about winding down, we are bizzy liddle bees in here today.

Deevs, my guess is a crown.

Thanks, and bye for now, MC xx