Currently on my way to a charity golf game...
...ie. some people bid in an auction to play golf against me and a pal. Am currently trying to conjure up how we put it to them that sometimes even golf is not worth getting this wet for....and not only that, but there are some very hospitable local pubs in the area. They are particularly welcoming on such inclement afternoons as this.
Of course if they want to play, then we play. But if they do fancy a nice pub lunch and a pint instead, then I'll be more than happy to pick up this particular tab.
Will let you know the outcome, although if I were a betting a man - and I'm not - my money would be on the fact that we'll be yomping down the first fairway at Wentworth just before Two o'clock.
Peace and Love and Brollies.
CE
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Comment number 1.
At 23rd Aug 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Hello Chris.
csn. xx
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Comment number 2.
At 23rd Aug 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Chris, enjoy your day whatever you decide to do.
csn. xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Rain you say Chris?
Send them down here for a round or two. Tis beautiful on the West Somerset coast today.
Mind you, the farmers have been combining throughout the night, so maybe they know something I dont?
MTF.xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, NicRolastic wrote:Chris,
I played golf for about 3 hours in lashing rain a few years back. Just get on with it man! ;-)
Rain forecast here for the next 4 days but none seen as yet (cue deluge!).
Happy Tuesday (unless you are Indian cricket fan, naturally!)
Nic
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Comment number 5.
At 23rd Aug 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Been raining all morning here.
csn. xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, PennyForem wrote:I know what I'd opt for, and it ain't the golf! ;-)
But hey Christoff, you're not a million miles from me, and although we've had a diabolical morning, weatherwise, it looks as though it could be drying up a tad. So golf it is, I would imagine.
Pen xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, debshasjoined wrote:Hi yal!
just a quick hello as I'm a busy bee as usual!
Would say "drat that work gets in the way" but I am so grateful to be in a good, steady job - WITH paid holidays after my perilous 5 years self employed that I wont. It feels like I'm on a downward roller coaster ride right now work wise you know the feeling "I'm off in 3 days time, how will I get it all done" type thing.....
Weather here is between MTF's blue sky and Chris's "shonky" (thanks Rips for reminding me!) so thats grey but dry, whatever you decide Chris - and I guess its decided by now - ENJOY!
Right you lovely lot, back at it I go - but for some of my friends on here - here is the news.....
The "Free the Bristol 1" campaign has worked - the little penguins are back! Huzzah!!!
Happy Tuesday everyone
debs
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At 23rd Aug 2011, MaddyMoon wrote:Hello CE & Everyone.
A beautiful blue sky here on the Wirral peninsula!
Christoff, why on earth do you want to play golf in the pouring rain but then you musn't let down the bidders if they want to but I'm sure they will go for the nice pub lunch and a pint instead.
I know that I would choose a tea caddy over a tee caddy! (Sorry, I'll get my coat!)
MM xxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, ali_v_orr wrote:I arranged the charity event this golf day was auctioned off at. I hope the weather improved and that you had a good day. Thank you so much for this - we really appreciate your support
Ali Orr x
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At 23rd Aug 2011, Chrissie-S wrote:Hi Chris: knowing golfers (and I know several of them!) you will be on the greens as I type! Hey Ho, you'll dry out ... in time! xx
MTF: oooh, sounds like it could be a bit of a challenge to be outside today in your neck of the woods!
Ali Orr: hope everything went well today. But if Chris Evans is involved, it is bound to have been absolutely terrific.
Maddy: I liked it, you don't need your coat!
Debs: gotta love those penguins!
Annie: from the previous blog, yes, I am sure your son will have kept everything you gave him - precious stuff, he will know that. xx
mtd: sorry your quiz night was cancelled. I know you and Mr mtd love these! Re: vinyl - yes, I have some I just will not part with. Now, you tell me ... just how much is David Cassidy's first album "Cheshire" worth? Must be an utter fortune!
Susan: I quite like the idea of being a Tog! But, I'd rather be a Tog who had your handbags! Hope your move goes well ... if you need a shoulder to cry on, I am here for you! xx
CSN: hope you are getting used to the reading glasses.
Hope everyone is ok today.
C xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, Chrissie-S wrote:mtd: I will have to borrow those reading glasses from CSN: Cheshire??? Try Cherish!!
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At 23rd Aug 2011, Sezzagirl wrote:Afternoon all
Chris, we had a picnic planned for today but the inclement weather insisted on an indoor gathering instead!
So, I've had a house full of friends, children, friend's children's friends and chat and laughs today! first person arrived at 11am and last left half an hour ago
Lovely day but am worn out again now
Hope everyone's well this afternoon
It has dried up a bit here now but still very grey although that might just be the shadow being cast by my ironing pile!
Sezza xxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:Evening each
Chris, saw the severe weather warning for London - hope it's wrong and those down south aren't flooded.
I'm out early in the morning so will be listening to see if you made it to the pub.
Back in a bit when I've caught up. xxxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:Debs, soooo glad the penguins are back. I have a theory: The man sitting behind you in the restaurant in Glasgow was very interested in our conversation - I believe he was the T***o wine buyer!!!!
Sezza, I only had 2 boys here for tea today and I need to hoover the crumbs and chocolate up - good luck to you.
Chrissie, I'll ask the vinyl expert (man in the cupboard - he has thousands) but I think he might laugh.
xxxxxx
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Comment number 15.
At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:Ah well, I'll just talk to myself then.
Working tomorrow then off to East Lothian to look after gorgeous granddaughter while her Mum is delivering grandson number 5 on Thursday. See you all at the weekend hopefully.
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At 23rd Aug 2011, Sezzagirl wrote:Annie, are you still there? I haven't dared look upstairs yet! I've doen the bits down here, the boys can sort the rest out tomorrow!
Just going to watch the soldiers in the north pole - think I might need the hankies handy!
Night all
Sleep Well
Sezza xxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Hello Annie.
I am here.
Be thinking of you and how lovely for you to have five grandchildren. xx
I had a great day today, youngest daughter and her family visited us this morning and this afternoon we visited oldest daughter and her family.
csn. xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:Just popped back for a mo. CSN - that'll be 6 grandchildren!!!!
Sezza, I'm watching the soldiers too - what brave boys.
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At 23rd Aug 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Sorry Annie, how will I ever catch up with you. xx
Just going out to look for a neighbours missing kitten.
csn. xx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:CSN, I've warned them!! Enough - 2 each is more than enough. 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter who will keep us all right - that is one 20 month old with an attitude. xxxxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, brightAnnie-G wrote:Right, definitely off now, have to be up at 6. See you all at the weekend. xxxxx
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At 23rd Aug 2011, NotSoBigUn wrote:Evening all,
Chistoff, a rainy day golfing is still better than a day in the office!
I will be battling against the elements tomorrow with any luck, ;-)
I am off to Ireland on Friday for the weekend with tickets in my pocket for the Ireland v England Rugby on Saturday, I have a feeling the weekend could get very messy......LOL
Keep smiling
Keith
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At 24th Aug 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:Warnth Ter CLP & ALL...
Bingo Star 'ere...
CLP - Looks like the August weather is still not being August weather that it should be!!!!!!!
Am awaiting the 1st of Septmber ter see if the weathe rdoes flip with the change of the month.... a keep banging on about this weathe rprediction/ pattern ave noticed over the years... But it really does seem ter work... About 9 months out of 12!!!!!!!!!!!
As for the Golf gig... If a waz the dude who 'ad bid.... INDEED... golf it would be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (although a would be feeling SEVERE anger inside that me interesting day with an interesting DJ 'ad been ruined by August weather not being August weather - know what am sayin'!!!!!!
Nite ter each!
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At 24th Aug 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Kids go back to school...
Weather improves, dramatically. I think a Bristol blog meet two years ago proved that.
Happy Days.
MTF.xx
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At 24th Aug 2011, debshasjoined wrote:Morning all!
Thought I'd sneek in early before work, just wanted to wish Annie good luck with grandbaby #6's arrival
LOL to Chrissie - I thought it a bit random that David Cassady would be singing about Cheshire!
MTF - blimey nearly 2 years since the Bristol meet - where has THAT time gone! Happy days indeed - pink fizz, running over the bridge to get you, mojitos, stag parties, weebles wobbling, dodging marathon runners etc :-)
CSN & Sezza, sounds like you have enjoyed having your houses full of children - Sezza, definately leave the upstairs to the boys to sort out - you dont want to know what might be under their beds!
Right best get a wiggle on, happy hump day everyone
debs
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At 24th Aug 2011, Bridget-M wrote:Good morning all,
Not quite sure what the weather has in store for us down here today ,they have forecast good weather ,hope so .My last day today for this week ,but I wont be putting my feet up as we have family get together at the w/end.
Chris ,If I had the choice ,I'd like a nice long lunch with a nice bottle of red .But if I've got the right gear on I also do like to walk in the rain ,It's quite refreshing ,and It's good for the complexion.
Take care and have a good day ..
Bids.xxx.
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At 24th Aug 2011, Chrissie-S wrote:Hi everyone:
Another grey day in Glasgow, unfortunately. But, not to worry!
Sezza: you are having a very busy time of it - but it sounds like a lot of fun!
Annie: re: man in the cupboard, I am sure he will verify my belief that I own a record that will add enormously to my pension! And, Annie: how lovely it will be for you to welcome grandchild No.6 xx
CSN: hope the wee kitten is found soon.
Keith: have a great time at the rugby. "Messy" weekends are such fun!
Debs: I know, what a No.1 hit DC would have had with "Cheshire is a word I use to describe ... a county in England"!
Bids: enjoy your few days off, and hope you have a lovely family get-together.
Hope everyone is ok - not a lot to report from me!
C xx
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Comment number 28.
At 24th Aug 2011, Charlotte_Langley wrote:Chris - please come and play golf at Milford Golf Club on 3rd October to support The Royal Surrey County Hospital. See www.royalsurreyappeal.nhs.uk for more information.
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