MY GOODNESS ME, I THINK I HAVE IT.
Listening to Sir Tel at the peak of his powers at the moment. It鈥檚 such a pleasure to know him and be a colleague of his. Come a-foraging in the country with us, all in aid of CHILDREN IN NEED ! Ha ha. Listen to tonight鈥檚 show for a surprise bonus item and a good time guaranteed.
Now last night I had a thought鈥
鈥ow about every year focusing on one country ? You pick a country every year until you die and your whole year is focused towards getting to know that country. Every holiday you take that year is in that country, you learn the language from January onwards, you learn to cook the food, everything !
I was talking to a lovely Spanish lady last night and as she regaled me with tales of her homeland, I began to think there鈥檚 so much to see in every nation, if you flip from one country to the next you鈥檒l never learn anything, so from Jan 1 next year I think I鈥檓 going to give this ruse a bash and what country am I going to start with ?
How about Costa Rica ? I鈥檝e heard it鈥檚 amazing.
Thirty countries in thirty years, wouldn鈥檛 that be fab ?
What about the rolling pin on last night鈥檚 show, what a laugh ! Went out with JOHNNY SPORTS last night for a beer, he鈥檚 so funny, such a good guy. We were discussing how lucky we were and that these were indeed halcyon days. When I worked on the Big Breakfast, I remember thinking the exact same thing, I remember it as if it were yesterday, it鈥檚 the greatest feeling.
I hope in some way at some time, you have felt, are feeling right now, or will feel in the future, the same way. If it all ended tomorrow, I鈥檝e had much more than my fare share, I鈥檓 very grateful.
So, what of the week, I think from now on I鈥檓 going to use Thursdays as a day to comment on your posts, so here goes鈥
鈥淚鈥檓 a Celebrity鈥 is terrible and I don鈥檛 care what you say, watching it is a waste of a good hour of a human beings life. I love the fact that it鈥檚 obvious a few of you do indeed indulge and don鈥檛 quite know how to defend your actions. It鈥檚 as if the spectre of the jungle has grabbed hold of your debating powers and strangled them along with your good taste. Of course it鈥檚 each to their own, I鈥檓 the first to subscribe to such a philosophy, if you wan to televisually lobotomise yourself go ahead, fill your boots. And, by the way just for the record, I love Ant and Dec, I think they are the nuts.
When I mentioned having a ciggie on Monday night, some of you were shocked. I hardly ever smoke but when I do, I thoroughly enjoy it. I really am one of those people who can have the odd fag every now and again. The thing is I鈥檓 such a cigarette inverted snob, if I see someone smoking in the street in the day or first thing in the morning over a cup of tea I鈥檓 disgusted, if I smell smoke on someone I can鈥檛 bare it. What a hypocrite ? My pub is totally non-smoking even !
It鈥檚 great the way you all support each other, it sometimes gets a little too cute but far better that than the other way. We have to overcompensate I suppose to stand any chance of redressing the balance.
Gonna read a bit more and I鈥檒l be back in a bit.
Roger Royle and Ken Bruce on a ship together, 鈥渉ello sailors, ooh ooh,鈥 you couldn鈥檛 make it up, ha ha !
Comments
Hi
Have been waiting for you to blog. Been up since 7.00 Not well today. So a day of daytime tv and fluids for me. Have had some halcyon days waiting now for some more to come along - they are a great feeling
Got to watch celebrity gmo because of Ant and Dec really
x
Chrissy lamby pie
Why dont you do a county every week? Yes stay in the good old British isles- I bet youve never been to swansea and the Gower- it is one of the most gorgeous places on earth.
Heard you last night having hysterics on the radio. Why is laughter so infectious. I almost wet myself and when I looked in the mirror the person in the car behind me was laughing at the wheel. Had very stressful day yesterday and it was very theraputic to have a belly laugh. More of the same please!
good comments christophe - I could only manage an 拢8K bid for your foraging weekend so was way off the mark - ho hum. I missed out on the rolling pin too but never mind.
I also think the bloggers get a bit to cute - hence my lack of blogs recently - I am lucky to have friends and family to love and cherish so dont feel the need to get super cosy with bloggers.
That said love and luck to you all but take time to love the people around you too! Too much time blogging can almost be like watching I'm a celebrity - get out and live a little, raise some money for children in need and perhaps explore Costa Rica?!
Enjoy the rain people - makes you feel alive (even if you are a little bit soggy by the time you get to work!)
Love Jennie from the blog
Morning CLP and all Shloggers
Fab total achieved for the foraging, good on yer Chris, sounds like it'll be fab fun!
Loved the way you used both Bicycle Race and Hello Mary Lou as tracks one and two last night, I too was laughing my head off!
Love the show, keep up the good work, I may even ignore Eamonn tonight and listen at home, have to hear David Cassidy (sad I know)
TTFN
Tiggy aka Gill xxx
Happy Thursday one and all.
A country a year? What a fabulous idea!
I think 2007 will have to be spain for me then. I've never been there and we've already booked a 10 bed villa in the mountains for 2 weeks in October. The whole Clan is going to meet up to celbrate my parents ruby wedding anniversary. We figured it could be the last time we all get to go away together (we're spread all over the world so it's not easy).
Must dash, need to order a Spanish dictionary!
Have a great day everybody.
Swx
Morning Chris, I like what you say regarding visiting one country lots of times in one given year. I did something similar but different back in 2001.
I decided that I would visit somewhere (in some cases just for a day!) during each of the twelve months. I had an Easter weekend in Edinburgh, a day trip to Iceland which included a dip in the Blue Lagoon - fab!, five days in Cape Town, a jaunt to London etc etc. By the time December came round I'd had enough of going somewhere each month and became a stay at home for the first four months of 2002 - recharging my batteries (oh & my bank balance!). Goes to prove that you can get too much of a good thing.
I've been away on holidays always with others this year and am itching to go somewhere solo - think I'll get something sorted shortly and get away before Christmas. I wish I had done the Jason Vale Turkey hol - Sal certainly seemed to enjoy herself - perhaps another time.
Keep juicing and happy blogging fellow bloggers.
Jane xx
PS So pleased your smoking is not a habit!!
Hiya,
Hoping that the good times will come back soon. Had a hard time over the last few years but have just paid off the mortgage very early so hoping that life will get easier and the doors of opportunity will start swinging open again.
Great idea about 1 country per year - I'd start with Peru but not sure I could face cooking guinea pigs!!
As for Celebrity - I managed about 10 minutes last night and I'm afraid thats it for me for the series...life is too short to watch strange men in transparent plastic trousers dancing to the Jacksons!!
xxx
Good morning Chris
Heard you on Terry's show this morning - you sounded very awake and alive! Your foraging sounds great and I missed who bought it as I had to go into work. I usually sit in my car until about 10 to 9 so I hear all but the last half hour of Wogan.
Surprised to find only one blog on this morning, hence my efforts.
Had lots of halcyon days, am experiencing more at the moment and I count my blessings every day.
Good idea about picking a country to focus on for a year, but I'm not sure I'd have the staying power to contiune throughout the year - I have a low boredam threshold!
Hopefully hear who bought your 'gig' on the show tonight and also the surprise - don't mention it till after 5.30 or I'll miss it!!
Morning Chris and bloggy people.
Hope all is well with you this morning, Charley is quite happy with himself at themoment and is enjoying a few milky drinks to help him stay comfortable (it comforts us more than him I think!). It was lovely to here you on the radio this morning Christoph. It reminded me of your Radio 1 days, I think I was awake for the start of your first show on the beeb, something in my head says that your first song was wake up boo by the boo radleys - I hope I'm right (I'm female, of course I am!).
I was really amazed to see that the Eurovision prize went for more money than the Elton John/New York trip yesterday morning on TW's auction - What a nation we have become!
I think when you say it all becomes too cute (the whole supporting thing) I think you have to remember that when you are conversing through the written (or in this case tyoed) word it can be difficult to convey a message without it sounding
a) insincere
b) over the top.
It's very different to strike a balance between the two and you're right about it being preferential to be over cute that under.
As for Get me out of here - too many snakes for my liking. Last night I watched the 麻豆社 Herald of Free Enterprise programme and found myself with tear running down my face at the end. Very moving programme.
Love, Cuddles and blown kisses to you all, comfort to those in need and strength to those who require it (Is that too cute???)
Peace
Jo :o)
Hi Chris,
Luv it! Luv it! Luv it all! the show, all on the show, the blog and all bloggers.
Also your thoughts on 'learning' a country - mines going to be Israel, already know a bit, but so much more to know.
Re Halcyon days, I think they come in all shapes and sizes, I used to have a fantastic job in film & TV, I was so happy I diddn't realise it was wrecking the relationship I was in.
Both finished, very unhalcyon days for a time.
Got job as a carer, visiting old and disabled peeps in thier homes, helping them wash, eat and dress etc. very hard work, virtually no wages, BUT BOY did it make you feel good, I was actually helping people, I swear some of them were younger after a few months if you know what I mean? Very halcyon feeling.
Then had to leave that, as financially I was a mess. Got new job, it's OK but no great shakes
(Unhalcyoness continues)
Then like a bolt from the blue, I meet Georgeous Guy, we have been together for about four years, it still makes me giddy to think about him......................ooo sorry, stop those thoughts at once.
So I am back having the most halcyon of halcyonness, broke but soooo happy.
Sorry all if those goes on a bit, I think my blog is now too big to tell of my strange nocturnal naked wanderings (no cheese required)
maybe later.
LOL
Nicki
Another good morning bloggers and schloggers,
As I type this I see a day foraging with Mr E has gone for 拢33,000 :-) All very good for charity mate but I can think of better ways to spend that kind of money if I had it. I fact as I listen to Sir Terry I have to wonder why do people do it! Do some people have more money than sense?
If I was rich (not just in love) I would give money to good causes but I would like to be rich and anonymous and not rich and famous. Mind you it is a good job I am not a betting man as I would have won a lot of tenners from yesterday :-))
I like the holiday idea, of course if money was no option I would travel the world.
Chris I agree with 鈥淚 am a Celebrity鈥 what utter rubbish!!
I do not smoke (since 1988 anyway) and I kept out of the debate the other day as I would need a very big/strong soap box to stand on. I do not care if people want to smoke but why in my face? I am happy to move away from a smoker and would go to your pub (non smoking) before going into a smoking one鈥..that is choice :-)
Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone :-)
Keith
x
P.S. Here you go another little titter for you ;-)
A man is driving along the motorway with his wife in the passenger seat. During the drive, the wife gets an idea. She starts taking off her clothing piece by piece and tossing them out the window.
The guy is shocked but aroused. She gets her shoes, socks, etc. and chucks them out. Finally, she whips her underwear off and throws it all out onto the motorway. The guy is laughing and leering at her. He looses control of the car in the process and crashes into a barrier at the side.
Unfortunately, the air-bag doesn't go off on his side, and he finds himself wedged in under the steering wheel. "Help, go get help......aggghhhh, I'm stuck", he shouts.
"But I have no clothes on. What'll I do ?", she screams.
"Here", he says wiggling his foot, "Take my shoe and put it over your crotch. It'll have to do, love. Quick, hurry!"
She takes the shoe off his foot and places it over her crotch and gets out of the car, limping and shouting for help. After a few hundred yards of yelling and running a trucker notices this naked hysterical woman holding a shoe over her crotch, and pulls over.
"What's seems to be the trouble?", he asks.
"Help me", she screams, "My husband is stuck".
The trucker says "If that is his shoe I'm afraid I can't help him."
Chris get real how many people can do a country a year? some have all on on to live in this country every year, its not offten that I dissagree with you but come on most pepole do not have your advantages,
regards geoff
morning everyone
so much to say, so little time!!!
completely agree with everything, apart from the jungle thing, am hooked on that!!!
love the idea of exploring one country a year, and maybe i will grasp that one.
the children in need thing sounds fab and wish i had the funds to bid.
am off to see a bit more mind blowing stuff tonight - the new bond.
look forward to the show, helps the drive home on the souths crash alley - m27 between portsmouth and fareham a whole lot more tolerable!!
love mandie xx
ps does anyone know where i can buy primula tex mex combo's from, they are only stocked in 'uk independants' according to the manufacturers and i have exhausted my local supply and he will not be restocking!!! they are soooooo good and am disappointed i will not be able to take nachos into the office again!!!
Y'know Chris, since some of your comments on earlier blogs I've thought that you would love Sweden and should definitely try it one year (maybe you already have in which case feel free to jump to next entry!). And here's why - Saunas come as standard in most homes, herring is a national dish, there is an "all man's land" rule so you can swim in any lake, walk in any forest you fancy, the people are funny in an understated way with silly customs such as cray fish parties in August (lots of silly songs and knocking back schnapps), the roads are virtually traffic free, no such thing as rush hour even in the big cities (at least that's what it feels like compared to here), there is loads of (accessible) history - viking runes just there, in forests, without some commercial operation charging entrance fees and flogging hot dogs and ice cream, they bury their kings in provincial churches!!. They have mooses! It's just great, just wish I could find someone to teach me the language..... (my mum didn't bother!) There you go, maybe one for 2008 eh?! x
Hi Chris
Hearing you twice in one day - you're spoiling us!
With Roger Royle & Ken Bruce aboard a cruise ship in mind, how about playing Sailor's "Glass of Champagne" - it's a great song and one that's hardly ever heard. Just a thought.
I love Children in Need week on Radio 2 and the fantastic efforts that people go to in order to raise money.
I'll be watching tomorrow evening with a bottle of red wine with a straw in it, so I don't have to move!!!!!
Happy Thirsty Thursday one and all xx
I've obviouosly been very lucky with my halcyan days, I've had some fantastic jobs and worked with some fantastic people, some of which I'm still in contact with after nearly 20 years, things are a little dim at the moment but there is a project in the pipeline with a couple of my old faves which if it comes off will be brilliant to be involved in.
I agree also Chris with the sentiments of IACGMOOH. My hubbie went off to Holland around lunch time to watch the footie, I can hand on heart say the T.V. hasn't been on since 12.30 pm Tues when he went, it's lovely and peaceful without all that noise thats so distracting. I've had a couple of days off and taken the time just to do what I want without having to consider anyone else. It's been very theraputic and I'm feeling very relaxed and at one with myself, I recomend it if you get chance. I realise some of you have kids etc but if you get chance it's worth it even if it's just for a couple of hrs.
Hi
Have read the blog on a daily basis since it started and haven't dared dip my toe in until now!
I agree so many countries in the world to visit! Costa Rica is a must, I have the Lonely Planet at home and it looks spectacular, I am hoping to go next year and all I need to do is talk my other half into coming back-packing with me!
Congrats to the lucky bidder who is off foraging. What a fantastic amount of money raised for CIN.
BigUn I love the jokes and like most other people will owe you a tenner!
Sara
Hi Chris (and everyone)
Your enthusiasm for just about everything makes me wish I could be the same! However, I'm sorry, I really don't want to go to a different country every year (even if I could afford it). We have friends who are widely travelled and I have to say the thought of going to Egypt, India, Hong Kong and just about everywhere else leaves me cold. You couldn't get me to Australia for free! I would love to see Italy (all of it) and America (again, all of it). Languages? No chance, I just don't have the patience! But I do believe you are capable of doing 30 countries in the next 30 years, so have a wonderful time, o.k?!
My halcyon days were around 1987 when my husband and I were child-free and could just suit ourselves. We had wonderful holidays, out for dinner every Saturday night and really no worries. I remember playing "Never Gonna Give You Up" constantly! The joy of being young! (Incidentally, I want that song played at my funeral. That, and Jerusalem). But I digress. Yes, I think I've had a pretty good time so far. I just wish I had written "Merry Christmas Everybody" - that would have been sweet as a nut!
Take care everyone, have a great day.
Love, C xx
Four years ago I became quite seriously disabled and spend long hours only able to potter around or laying in bed - I wanted you to know Chris that most of the day the radio is on in the background, but when your show starts I turn it up and listen. Your happy, uplifting manner, interesting articles and obvious glee with which you undertake your job are contagious - thankyou very much for a very merry show (and its not even Yule yet!). Keep up the good work you and the team are a breath of fresh air.
Oh no, where have all the comments gone?
I posted an hour ago, and was really nice - not rude, not nasty - but no post!
Boo hoo!!!
How spooky Kristoff. My wife and I have just decided that next year we will be studying Cuba. Simply because I find it interesting that this island nation has such an interesting recent history that is still evolving, and is well disposed to standing up to the sabre rattling of the good old US of A. Going out there for the first time in Feb/March 07, but started researching all we can from now on.
Just a small change that we have put in place to broaden our horizons and mutual interests.
DD out
Good morning young Christoff & bloggers,
A good upbeat start to the day Chris, Sir Tel is a national treasure, but even he did,nt get an invite to the new bond film, as he mentioned yesterday.
In a former life I served in the royal navy and have been to most countries on the planet, but of them all India is the most intriquing in every way imaginable.
Television is apparently visiting my thursday night karaoke venue tonight, I,ve been practising snow patrols, chasing cars in the kitchen with my wooden spoon mike all week (no hairbrush) .
This 51 year old group buyer will be giving the young uns a run for there money tonight, yeah baby.
Come on our team
Pottsie.
Hi Chris,
Re your cute comment, I know what you mean but I also agree that better that than the other way round. Stumbled across R2 messageboard the other day and how horrible are some of the people on there?
As my granny used to say, if you can't think of anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. I only contribute to the blog occasionally but I love reading what you and other people have to say on various subjects, and if communicating this way helps people deal with their problems, then that can only be a good thing.
Whatever blows your hair back I say.
I am so glad I have opted out of the I'm a Celebrity thing this year, i watched a film with Jamie Bell in last night instead (can't remember what it was called but it was good.)
Jack Dee on 麻豆社2 tonight, how funny is that Rasmus guy? Think he was in Bleak House.
Em xx
Hello all
The excitement mounts, does it not, as we approach CHILDREN IN NEED night on the 麻豆社. I am keen to contribute, which is why some of the profits from the BOOK OF THE BLOG are being given to CHILDREN IN NEED (the rest are being given to THE MATANGINI PROJECT).
Two exciting things happened today, vis a vis the book and it's charitable intentions. First, I recieved a hardcopy (picture on my blog) of the book itself. Second, Dr Mark Booth from the University of Cambridge sent me a short video in which he clearly, and unequivocally, endorses my efforts. This means something to me, as oftentimes I feel ostracised from the scientific community on account of an episode I call 'My Eternal Shame'
Should you wish to view Dr Booth's endorsement, you can...
Don't forget, that in purchasing the book you will be supporting not one but 2 worthy causes, including CHILDREN IN NEED.
best wishes
J McC
P.S. I agree with Chris's sentiments about I'm a celebrity. Having been a reluctant contestant on a similar show (it never saw the light of day, but you can read about it in me book), I know just how bad things can get.
Didn't hear what your foraging weekend went for in the end, but from how you described it last night, it sounded fantastic. If I was a man of means, I would have definitely bid for it. I've been racking my brain for who the surprise entertainment might be, but you've got me stumped.
As far as halcyon days are concerned, I think the fact that you recognise it when it's happening must be very special. It'll make you appreciate and hold on to it for that much longer. In the past, I've only recognised it after the event. My recent reading list has me focused much more on the here and now, so hope to recognise these things as they occur in future. I'm pretty close now I think.
Fantastic show, great blog and an all round positive vibe coming from your general direction.
Morning Chris and Bloggers,
This is my first blog, although I have been a reader each day since it started.
Your metion of the happy days of the Big Breakfast took me back, like a lot of people that is when I first became aware of you and I've followed your career ever since.
Regarding your idea for a different country each year - surely there is a TV show in their somewhere, a sort of Chris Evans meets Michael Palin once a year series to give the rest of us something to watch when I'm a Celebrity is on. If you think this has potential I'm happy to discuss royalties for you to use the idea!!!!
Have a good day one and all, roll on 5pm.
Darren Cox
hey chris. lecture was cancelled so i can blog a little earlier than usual today. i like this idea of a country a year and being only 19 and 3/4 i could hit at least 60 countries before i die.
got to get back to some revision. got a test later
me
Hello Me Evans!
It's Thursday and so David Bowie is currently singing 'Thursday's Child' to me, what a treat.
So, my sister's fella works at the 麻豆社 and i e-mailed him this week about Christmas gifts for my lovely sister. Signing off asking how work was in down town 麻豆社 land and telling him that if he saw you to give you my number! A girl can but hope that he'll be bumping into you in a uncomfortable 'Chris Evans is in my elevator' scenario at some point soon and you'll be feeling open minded enough to not be freaked out by the gentleman you don't know bigging up his girlfriends sister!
Happy Thursday peops...only 48 days til Christmas!
S x
Hello bloggy buds
Quite like the idea of a country a year - although the two who control the purse strings (14 and 11 year olds) want to go back to see the rat in Florida again. Ah well, they'll have flown the nest all too soon so they can have their way for a little longer and maybe I'll keep that as a plan for later. (Agree with Geoff #6 as well, sometimes it's easy to forget how lucky some of us are to even get a holiday of any sort).
CIN? I love the idea, but I hate listening to the auctions as I can never really justify the expense (or, come on lets be honest, afford it). One thing I have done is to work on the call centre last year and the year before and found that so much more rewarding than putting a few quid in.
IACGMOOH - Some people love it, some don't. It's as simple as. I don't watch it, my wife does - doesn't make her any less of a better person than me or any us bloggers. Each to their one I say and if we were all the same the world would be a duller place.
Have a good day all
Hiya
Re studying a country - sounds like a good idea but you'll need something to compare with, and that's where it would get difficult because very few of us know much about our own country. Still it's something good to aim for.
Personally I shy away from going anwhere that I have to speak a foreign language or where I can't recognise the food on my plate when I'm eating.
You may think I'm lazy but that's what I'm like, take it or leave it. It hasn't restricted me in any way and I've been to some really interesting places.
Re I'm a Celebrity - The first question is "are they?" - I don't think so. Anyway, I've never been able to watch that programme or any of the Big Brothers for more than avbout 5 minutes. They must sit in some sort of blind spot for me but I find making a cup of tea or reading the phone book more interesting.
Re Smoking - I have never smoked and can't even bear to touch a cigarette. If my mum, who has smoked for 60 years, ever asks me to pass her a cigarette I have to give her the packet. I keep telling her they'll stunt her growth!
Both my sons smoke but never where I can see them and never in our house. The only person who ever smokes in my house is Mum, and when she goes the air freshener comes out, pronto. Them's the rules.
Now I'm off for my favourite lunch - double egg and chips - runny yolks - and fresh bread and butter. Make chip butties and dip them in the yolks.
Gotta go - I've started to drool!
C
I couldn't agree with you more about 'I'm a Celebrity...' The concept felt quite fresh to begin with but now - like Big Brother - it seems the barrel is being scraped a little bit too hard. Whatsmore, I can't stand how they treat the animals they chuck at people and it sets such a bad example, particularly to impressionable kids. Be they fish, gators or snakes, they are still sentient beings and not just props to be discarded and trodden into the mud once they've 'done their bit'. I'm sure rules are being broken, rules which they're very strict about in dramas and feature films.
I love your show Chris and must admit that I used to think you were a bit ladish for my taste. But having heard you on Desert Island Disks, I'm now a total convert and think you're brilliant!
Howdy one and all. Very quickly :
I am not "ist" anything (racist, sexist etc etc) but for some reason I can't get to the bottom off, I always "frown" (etc) if I see a woman smoking whilst driving. I've no idea why that particular combo "gets" me. It just does. I'll get over it, the same way I did my "good grief" at hearing a woman swear.
If you think "I'm a ........." is bad, I have to admit to a further shame. Week b4 last I was at a pal's in Glas instead of our "Citry Centre lunch" and he had to make a phone call. He left me watching the tail end of "Voyager" on SKY-1 and was followed afterwards something called "Cirque de Celebrite" By the time he'd done his quick call, boiled the kettle, shouted "won't be a moment, I'll just empty my wash whilst I'm here", I was engrossed. I couldn't BELIEVE I was watching it and WORSE, comparing notes in my head about how much better such and such a "Z-list" (as some snooze-papers refer to them) was better than the other at what task they had trained for (one or two were VERY good). "What are you WATCHING" I was asked. "Nothing" I replied without so much as a blush, "it came on and I thought it was rude to make use of your remote". I have Freeview and I noticed Monday night that Sunday night's live performance on SKY-1 which I hadn't seen was repeated on SKY-3. So.......... (I don't believe I'm admitting this)
I taped it. In my defence, I haven't watched it yet. I don't "do" reality stuff. But the grand final is next Sunday (repeated on Monday) and I will prob tape / watch. It's time to go to canteen for pre-ordered lunch. First I've got to look out a paper bag for my head so no-one recognises me......
Have a good one people
Lamby Pie!
Blimey how you made me laugh yesterday when you and foxy were cracking up! Theres nothing funnier than hearing someone try to speak through hysterics... they do that lovely high-getting-higher voice thing as they battle with their crazed laughter, LOVE IT!
2 things though, actually 3:
1) Haven't blogged for AGES! Hello everyone again and all that jazz, nice to see you all! fancy a pint?
2) I too am a naughty occasional smoker... sneaky one every now and then and REPULSED by the smell of it on people and seeing people in cars smoking etc... double standards or what?? Crazy...
3) Costa Rica! I am going there next May and I can't wait! We are going to the Arenal volcano, Corcavado National Park, staying in jungle eco lodges and all sorts. Loadsa stuff! Its way extravagant but it's our honeymoon - so has to be a bit special, and we're not the sorts to hang about on beaches for too long, we need to do stuff! If you're there when we're there lets meet up and have a beer!
xxx mwah xxx
Kyleigh
Have to agree with you emma #14, re Sweden. We moved here in June following big life changes with the idea of living here. However the Government slapped on taxes on our nearest airport causing Ryanair to pull out. That was followed by DFDS pulling out their ferry services. That left us feeling stranded with no easy way of getting back to family and friends easily. So we will be moving back to the UK exactly a year after moving here. Family contact is so important.
But back to Sweden. I would also add to Emma's comments, the Swedes are usually very friendly and helpful. The forests are unbelievably full of funghi, so good foraging country. One difficulty is the language. I've never been good at languages. I would love to be able to converse in a foreign language. That's another benefit here, most people speak English and are very happy to practise on us.
It has been interesting living in another country and getting to know it in a more intimate way.
Well next year we will be living in a different county from our usual one. So all change again. We don't want to let the grass grow under our feet.
Been great catching up on all this week's comments.
Lynne x
Chris and Bloggers
I love your idea of getting to know a different country every year, it is brilliant and reminds me a little of a conversation I was having with some friends of mine in the pub (isn't that where all the best conversations are had!)
We were just cahtting about the normal stuff, work, tv etc.. when the conversation turned to a friends sudden interest in Jazz. This made us all think and we got to talking about how we just talk about the same things all the time - you know, sport, drinking, and awesome rock bands. Wouldn't our lives be more interesting if we were 'into' other stuff? Of course they would, by each person having a unique and interesting thing they were 'into' we could share our interests with the group and the group as a whole could learn and be enthused by each other.
It was a great conversation and we all went off to think about the thinks that realy float our boat, but that we do nothing about. For instance I love watching X-games, you know the snowboarding, BMX riding adrenaline sports thing, but I have never tried it. So we are planning a trip snowboarding for the group. After that we will go on another adventure to do with someone elses thing.
So what started as a 'we can change the world' kind of drunken pub conversation has actually turned out to be something really useful and cool. I am going to add the 'a country and year' idea and I will be brimming with knowledge and experience! Excellent.
Maybe the bloggers should all pick a country and we can share our thought and findings here!
Right I am off to pick a country!
Thanks Chris
Chris,
Iceland is the next country you should visit. It's landscape is truly awesome - unspoilt , magnificent and the people are great too, they know how to enjoy themselves. Plus virtually no pollution.
Thanks Chris for commenting on our posts鈥m I off the mark here, you may have said something previously, but did you realise we continued for 2 weeks in your absence?
You know what, as for IACGMOOH, I honestly thought I couldn鈥檛 survive without it, but my husband and I have decided not to watch telly on a Wed night (we do other things eg keep fit/bowling the rest of the weeknights) and do something more exciting鈥.so we did (do something more exciting) and I didn鈥檛 miss it..I may dip in and out (mostly for Ant and Dec) but hey, who really cares!
Country a year is a great idea, but a lot of people are questioning the cost. I love the county a week idea #2 jimmy mac
As for halcyon days鈥ell I鈥檝e had them and not had them and currently sort of having them (is that poss?), it鈥檚 a rare pleasure which should be enjoyed especially when usually they arrive by ..serenpidity鈥(I hope that鈥檚 the right word)
Anyway, have a great thirsty Thursday..I hope I鈥檒l be able to listen tonight for the surprise..However, every night with you is a surprise, and good fun! (Now, that鈥檚 too cute)
Haricot vert
Love
Caroline x
what did the "goraging with Chris" go for this morning? Sounded like a great day out........
but for me - I got a big shock yesterday. Picking my son up from his after-school club - and yes someone was putting up their Christmas decorations...... now I am sorry if I offend anyone but it is still a little early isn't it?
well thats my rant over - back to work and tyring to decipher just what my customer wants form a few scrappy notes in my notepad - really should learn better note taking ;-)
bye all
Rob
Great idea re the country visits , but not sure a year is long enough. Over the last couple of years we've been to rural France half a doz times to visit the inlaws - it wasn't until the third trip that we were convinced that there hadnt been a smart bomb exploded killing all signs of life but leaving the buildings intact!
On the last trip we actually met some real locals who were great but whose English was as bad as my French. Just when I'd decided to learn the lingo proper the inlaws decided to come back here! No more cheap holidays.
They are now living with us while their new house is finished; the downside to this is that Mrs H cant have the odd crafty fag cause she's afraid of what her Dad will say - she's only 34 & in her own house! And a word of advice - if you want a quick one in the garden make sure the parents bedroom window is closed - that goes for smoking as well!
Hola Christophle and bloggers, missed the auction but I'm with the chap who mentioned about those rich folks who can splash the cash.
I'd pay good money to go foraging with you Christophle, but 33 grand? Hmmm. Too rich for my blood. Have donated to the cause though, with raffle tickets and 'dress down' day at work.
Also agree (I'm such a yes woman today) with the Celeb opinion. It wouldn't be so bad if they got real famous faces in there.
Halcyon days ar ecoming back as misery at work seems to be coming to an end - the person pouring gloom over our lovely atmos is moving on - hurrah. Uncharitable, but true.
Will be listening this evening - but a favour please. Stop playing such darned good gobsmackers. The Tenpole Tudor one (I know it was a while ago, but hey, I'm slow) had me bopping around the kitchen so much I ended up with butternut squash mash all over the ceiling... sheesh.
happy Thursday to one and all
xxxxxx
Chris
Wow a country a year - i think I would start with Italy, but then would the rest be a disappintment? So in that case how about starting with Bulgaria - not that I have anything against Bulgaria but somehow, can't imagine it being as beautiful, vibrant and delicious and oh why not - swell, as italy. Would you have to save up one year by doing Wales so you could then afford to do Australia or Easter Island the following year.
Yes I'm afraid I'm one of those who can have a fag now and again. I really enjoy the odd one now and again and also hate the smell on clothes, people even carpets! But the holier than thou bit of the anti smoking brigade makes me want to go out and buy the 21st centrury equivalent of a pack of capstan full strenth.
So who has been watching the Celebrity fan fest on ITV at 5.30 with Pippy Schofield?
Ciao
Afternoon Christoph and fellow bloggers!!!!
Thirsty Thursday already - doesn't time fly when you are having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very interesting blog today CE - here are my thoughts:
RE; Country - Mine will be India
RE; Halcyon Days - I think mine are yet to come (hopefully)
RE; Too Cute - I know this is gonna sound cute but there are some really interesting people on the blog - you just log on and it feels good to be take part!!! Christoph starts the ball rolling and we pick it up and run with it.......... In our way we are all special but there are some that are worth an honourable mention - cos they make me laugh and cry (in a good way) in equal measure: Big Un, Hazel Love, J McC, Prof Plum, Jennie (from the Blog)........
Sliding towards Friday - and I think we are gonna try the "going home dance" tomorrow
Luv to all
Mayhem
xx
Chris,
After listening to your show and hearing what a foody you are, I would like to share a tip I picked up from my Mum.
When you have been chopping onions or garlic rub milk into your hands and then wash them in just water. This will stop the smell you get on your hands later in the evening and the next day. It does work as I have been doing it for years.
I thought the Nigella rub was brilliant but not too sure about the pommegranite(however to spell it !)
Can't wait to hear tonight's show and tomorrow is Friday !! and time for the going home dance!!!
Have a good day!
Shottie's Colleague(Female)
Jennie (from the blog) #3.........
I understand what you are saying re blogging but I would just like to say that not everyone is in the position that you are with the support network you have. Each person has a unique path in life, and it is up to each person to do what they can. I don't think it is fair to patronise those that spend time on this blog especially when you have no idea about each person's circumstances. : )
I agree with another poster who said that sometimes words land a little differently on here to what was intended - and, in that respect, I don't mean the above to sound like a harsh reply to your comment - I just feel that we all need to find our own way in life and all sorts of things (blogs included) may help.........: )
I apologise if I am over-reacting : (
Following on from Bicycle and Mary Lou. I'll go for Status Quo Rockin all over the world, to open the show tonight 'cos if we all follow Chris' example, as a lot of us seem to be indicating, we will be all over the world. Will the last one to leave the country turn the lights out?
Just typed this and within 30 seconds of typing Status Que Steve Wright says there on the show. SPOOKY!!
Personally I think we know too little of our own countries let alone other peoples. I would like to spend the rest of my days learning and visiting these scepted isle. I have never been to Wales, only flitted through Scotland and barely touched the English counties North of Watford! I have however been amazed at the beauty of the isles and the differences between people.
I will also defend the reason I like to watch "Im a Celebrity". I enjoy it and that is all i need to say to "defend" myself and I dont consider it a waste of my time.
Re the smoking, I am exactly the same. I hate other people doing it but do it myself. I wont let anyone smoke in my house except me occasionally! Bizarre attitude.
Saz
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Hi again all,
Wots happening twice in one day, couldn't help myself.
I have to agree with Annie #36 Iceland, the most amazing place, I had a holiday there during the summer a few years back, it's the strangest thing to be out in the sunshine at 2am.
The only drawback is its very expensive - cheap to get to, but after that food, drinks well anything very pricey. That said I would love to go again in the winter, no daylight but see the Northern Lights fantastic!
I also have to kind of agree/disagree with lots of fellow bloggers re the cost of a country a year.
You don't have to visit the country oodles of times, but you can find out about loads of stuff about it without actually going there. So I say do your homework here whilst saving. Then go and have a really good well prepared visit.
Just a thought
Happy thirsty, I can almost smell that vino, soon be home time
X
Nicki,
I mainly visit Iceland for work (I am an artist) and have friends there so it does'nt cost us too much. Have you tried hiring an apartment in Reykjavik and then staying on farms around the country? Myvatn and the interior are very spectacular.
Hi Christophe!
I love listening to you every evening as I drive home from work just as much as I used to love listening to you every morning as I drove in. In fact I think I like you in the evenings even more.
Anyhoow, I love the country a year idea. My first holiday was a school trip to Austria. And my school, which was quite old fashioned, made us all do projects and research into the countries we were visiting. We had to stay behind at school at least once a week to do things like write essays, listen to talks on architecture and find out about the places we were visiting. At the time, we hated the fact that we were stuck in the classroom on our own time, but I really appreciate it now. I ended up with a big folder all about my trip with lots of photos and memories.
Now whenever I go anywhere, half the fun for me is in the planning. Next year me and my hubby are going to Japan. Can't wait! I'm already looking at the guide books, sorting out all the things we can do when we're there and thinking about the food we'll be eating (specially that!). I get some funny looks when I walk around the outside of my office on a lunchtime wearing my headphones and listening to my Japanese lessons though.
Have you seen the website "https://www.wherethehellismatt.com/ ?This guy has been to all sorts of amazing places and filmed himself dancing all over the world. Would be a great guest for the show.
Domo arigato gozaimasu
M
Hi Chris and the Blog Gang
I wish these CIN things were in the reach of us mere mortals.....
I wish I had 拢200 to bid, never mind 拢20k.
We're having a Book and Cake Sale tomorrow at work - so we'll all be doing our bit - and recycling books too.
My first country to visit would be Ireland. My family hail from there way back, and I really feel at home with Irish people.
Give up the fags Chris - it can be a big turn off for the ladies ;o)
Jan x
Oh another one from me - forgot to tell all about a smoking story from our house.
We are both non smokers at home, although Mum and Dad smoke. So, our rule has always been if they come to visit they have to smoke in the garden. All was well with this arrangement until one very cold, rainy day.
I came down in the morning to find my mum on her knees in the kitchen. She was having a crafty cigarette but hoped I wouldn't find out as she was blowing her smoke out through the cat flap!
Still makes me chuckle when I think about it.
Hi All,
Haven't posted for a while but i figure if thats my worst crime i got off light :0)
As for I'm A Celebrity Please Revive My Flagging (Or Non Existent) Career there has never been a worse pile of dross on television and that is going up against some tough competion. And when did the definition of celebrity change to mean anybody who a few people who don't know them personally might recognise?
While we are on imponderables why do people say "I'm good" when asked how they are? Is moral fortitude what people are asking about?
If the universe is infinitely big and expanding what is it expanding into?
Where do socks go that disappear in the washing machine? Are they the cause of the expanding universe?
If a man makes a statement and no woman is there to hear it is he still wrong?
Did anybody ever find out who killed Laura Palmer? Did anybody care?
Why does it take 4 minutes to make instant mash? Shouldn't already be done?
Well enough questions and time for the stock report
Today's Stock Market Report
Helium was up, feathers were down.
Paper was stationary.
Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading.
Knives were up sharply.
Cows steered into a bull market.
Pencils lost a few points.
Hiking equipment was trailing.
Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline.
Weights were up in heavy trading.
Light switches were off.
Mining equipment hit rock bottom.
Pampers remain unchanged.
Shipping lines stayed at an even keel.
The market for raisins dried up.
Coca cola fizzled.
Caterpillar stock inched up a bit.
Sun peaked at midday.
Balloon prices were inflated.
Andrex touched a new bottom.
Much love
Feste xx
But why's the rum gone?
Hello....
Can anybody hear me? It's gone very quiet on here today. Have the moderators gone crazy and shredded everyones comments, or is something happening that I don't know about?
Just as an incidental aside, when I posted the video of Denise, the other day, the site got its highest hit rate ever for one day. She was so popular, in fact, that I'm thinking of using her for my marketing campaign. If I can get her back in front of the video camera. She was so traumatised after her last experience that she refused to come out of her room for several hours.
yours
J McC
Heard a good joke today, a bit rude, but hope you like it:
A woman walks past a pet-shop but gets stopped in her tracks when she sees a sign saying "f*nny licking frogs 2/3s off!!!" She goes inside, and asks the owner about the offer.
"Ah, you hef com to ze right plice my dear" (sorry about the accent, I'm not good at doing them - he's meant to be french, ok?) "we only hev wan lef, ees ver' good yes, you tek heem hom and you weel hev the tem ov your laf ("time of your life", for you non-french speakers) with zees grayt frok".
So she takes it home, goes straight up to the bedroom, strips, opens the box, spreads her legs and waits for the frog to do his thing.
Nothing happens.
She waits another while...nothing.
Waits another while...nothing, eventually, she gives up and falls asleep.
The next day, she puts the frog back into the box and takes it back to the pet shop, quite annoyed, she says:
"I have tried your frog, I have sat in my bedroom naked all night, and nothing, not even a croak from your stupid frog!!! I want my money back!!!"
"Oh, I am zo sarry mees, all ov zee others hev warked pairfectlee, kem eentoo zee bek end I weel say wet ees rang (come into the back and I will see what is wrong)"
They go into the back of the shop, and the frenchman says "Ked yoo plice tek off your clowse fer may", she does what he asks, "Plice spred yoor ligs fer me", she does this;
He then gets down on his knees, and says to the frog "Ok, zees is ze last time I'm going to show you this...."
Oh no, now I'm up to three, guess I'm hooked.
ANNIE,
Thanks for the advice, shall find out more, anyway, for an artist, I'm thinking you would never run out of subject matter in Iceland. Whilst I was there I visited Gulfoss Falls (think thats how you spell it) took my breath away.
Met a mad dutchman who took us up onto the Glacier (complete white-out) I loved it, and walking along a narrow path with the soil either side boiling - now thats strange!
The air is so clean, you can really feel the difference as son as you step off the plane, it has a kind of other worldy type feel.
Oh, I could go on and on (I can hear you) but I shan't you'll just have to go check it out yourselves. I'm just more than a tad envyous - (i'm sure thats wrong).
Anyhoo, Take care
Nicki
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hi ya bloggers,
been a bit quiet for a while, church business and all can take a bit of time up!
anyhoo, great to read up on all the comments, and for me i am with you chris, i am celebrity just leaves me cold too, ant and dec, cool chaps, remember byker grove, hee hee!!
would love to visit a country a year but just a tad tough with the commitments i have now got, however a great idea nonetheless!!!
anyway to the halcyon days, i still pinch myself that i am now doing, at 35, what i have always wanted to do and gettin' paid for it, how cool is that!!!!
chris - by the way your laughing made me laugh out loud too, felt priveleged to be part of that and hear you and rebecca sharing that moment, those moments are precious and don't happen all the time - does that sound too cute?!
love this arena, great chance to share, long may it continue, everyone have a good day
Hi Chrisp'O reen'O and blogsters,
I've got to agree with Jimmy Mac visit the counties of the British Isles, theres a wealth of beauty right here on your doorstep. Apart from any mountainous areas of Britain you've got the rural splendour of Shropshire (Hawkstone park really worth a visit), the bleak and wildness of Dartmoor, the gritstone climbing mecca of the peaks and not only that you'd be doing your bit for the people of Britain that rely on tourism.
I've lived/visited/invaded over 50 different Countries around the world and you know what Dorothy had it right " Follow the yellow brick road" no hang on thats not it " Theres no place like home" thats the one and its true!
Everyone look around your county and post what you think we should all visit, theres probably more than one thing so a short list. Me I reccomend Hawkstone Park in Shropshire.
Chris, I agree with your comments about the Big Breakfast and the "halcyon days" thing. In 1992/93, I was in Australia and I got a job over Christmas working as a "Santa's Helper".
We travelled on a mini bus, north up the length of the coast of New South Wales, spent on average 2-3 days in various towns selling cuddly toys on a commision basis for Dr Bernardo's.
Our uniform was: White t-shirt, black shorts (the t-shirt had a picture of a santa and the Bernardo's logo on it), a santa hat, and a big red sack stuffed with teddy bears, all shapes and sizes.
I have many many great memories of that time, one of them being celebrating after selling my whole sack-ful of toys (about $400 worth) to a pub which was on my route. I celebrated by Doing a shotgun (you shake a can of beer, stick a hole in, hold your mouth over it, then pull the ring pull and all the beer shoots out in seconds!)by the side of the road, when my boss came past in the mini-bus.
He was about to go ballistic, when I showed him the money and the empty sack. When he saw that, he changed his mind, and bought the team dinner that night!
Also remember spending New Years eve on Bondi Beach, followed by a trip into Sydney to watch the fire works - wicked, wicked time!!!
Hi Chris
Still smiling now after you and foxy lost it last night with the giggles. My son of 5 had tears of laughter rolling down his face. He loves the fox the fox intro tune. Keep us all laughing. Your the top man
Cheers
Mike
Hi Chris,
I鈥檓 a virgin to the Blogging world, so be gentle with me, its my first time.
I鈥檓 also new to the word 鈥楬alcyon鈥, however since learning that it means 鈥榰ntroubled, peaceful, still, quiet鈥, I would have thought in days of the Big Breakfast (I miss that so much!!) the words 鈥榪uiet鈥 and 鈥榮till鈥 would not have been applicable?
Being a fellow 1st of April diamond, us fiery and lively Rams would liven up any Halcyon atmosphere, who wants peace and quiet all the time!?
Anyway, great word! I learn something new everyday!
Emily
Chris
Why don't you and your pals dress up in your bond gear and escort the lovely ladies in their stunning frocks and make your own celeb appearance at the bond movie. I'm sure you'd feel much more at home with us mere mortals anyway!!!!
I have to say BigUn nearly always makes me bust ma britches!!
Have a great thirsty Thursday!!
Afternoon Chris & Bloggers
It's been fun listening to the CIN auctions in the morning though like many of you I missed the end as had other commitments (tyre to get changed).
Halcyon days indeed. I'm pretty sure this is going to be a period of my life that I look back on and smile. It's been a rollercoaster of a year and I've met some great people. I wake in the morning glad to be me and walk the dogs with a spring in my step.
I've had my Dad's bad news to deal with but right now he's on great form and I'm really enjoying my time with him. He decided the other day that the hospital have got it wrong and he doesn't have cancer, it's probably something else... some would say "only kidding himself" I say "good on you Dad it's the power of positive thinking that'll make your life better".
I'm in the middle of the biggest thing ever to happen to me in my life as far as my work life is concerned and thoroughly enjoying it, because of it I'm travelling to some places I've never been and certainly mixing in circles that I could never have dreamed of. You never know when I'll be meeting up with you again Chrissy LP. I'd not really thought about it much but I guess the phrase would be.....This is my massive rollercoaster of a life and good greif Penfold I'm enjoying the ride!
Luv"n"stuff
Lynda
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Good morning from Vancouver and good afternoon to you all back in Blighty,
Sorry to be a bore but all this chat about Halcyon days threw me back to my years of academia and led me to offer the historic origins of the term "Halcyon Days"
From Latin Alcyone, daughter of Aeolus and wife of Ceyx.
When her husband died in a shipwreck, Alcyone threw herself into the sea whereupon the gods transformed them both into halcyon birds (kingfishers). When Alcyone made her nest on the beach, waves threatened to destroy it. Aeolus restrained his winds and made the waves be calm during seven days in each year, so she could lay her eggs.
These became known as the "halcyon days", when storms never occur...
I am enjoying mine and consider myself enormously fortunate.
Incidentally, I was reading a book the other day...The History of Glue...I couldn't put it down.
Good day to you
Dr T
Feste, re Laura Palmer,
Her father killed her, he had been sexually abusing her, as he had been himself when he was a boy by a guy called Bob, and took on his persona when he killed her.
Took about a series and a half to find out mind you.
Hi Chris and bloggers,
A few weeks ago blogged about dads death and chris playing annies song just at the right time. I have changed from catherine to cathmel as I realised there were a few of us 'Catherine's' blogging.
Firstly thank you so much for all your messages of condolance and support - it felt like i was sharing my sad news with people who cared. I actually printed off the blog to keep as a memory (all 36 pages!!) In particular I wanted to let NicNac know that he was welcome to use my letter for a client he is counselling in his work with CRUSE. Actually I would like to thank you all personally but so many of you left messages it would take too long. Just to say a huge thanks to all other bloggers x x x x x x x x x x x x x
On the 'I'm a celebrity' issue it's rubbish so far this year. For me Paul Burrells bush tucker trial was a highlight very funny and can't be beaten! I was no contest last night as it clashed with torchwood....................
Love & kisses
Catherine
Nikki,
If you do visit Iceland again you should try a horseriding tour, the ponies are like no other. As for artistic inspiration - I have been all over the world but I think that iceland really does have a special magical quality (and the largest glacier in Europe).Try 'Room with a View' for a good place to stay in Reykjavik.
couldnt agree more reguarding ciggey issue im just the same maybe only have a fag once a year but really enjoy but spend the rest of the year looking down my nose at people who smoke . reading freak or unique at the moment any sign of the odd tfi returning? reguards richard bell
Hi Chris,
Just read your blog for the first time (I've just had a new pooter and gone on broadband....welcome to the 21st century....Isn't technology great.....(I'm sure I'm still too young to say that!!) or it is when you know how to use it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your conversation about feeling so lucky sounds like mine with friends.....life really is great and the world a wondrous place...its nice to hear someone else say so!
Anyway....great show as ever, keep up the good work.
Cheers
Cate D xx
Ps. Don't ever lose the entheusiasm..its great and if you ever want some foraging in beautiful Shropshire I can tell a mushroom from a toadstool.......just!!! (and me...a farmers daughter!!)
Hi!
I'm sitting in my apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania and have just got Broadband connection. Tuned in to Chris live just by chance. Great show. Really entertaining. Will now become a regular listener. Good stuff, keep it up!!
Well, after weeks of meaning to, I have finally just settled down and had a gander at ye olde blog here. And well, it's a bit blimmin' good isn't it? Tis funny you know. I'm sure I speak for many when I tell you that as I write this, I feel as if I'm writing to an old friend, rather than someone who would pass me in the street without so much as a second glance ... (well, you might give me a second glance if I'm having a particularly delicious day, as few and far as they are). And I really rather like the idea of one country a year. I naturally plan to start in Wales, seeing as I've come over all of a Crotchett this season, but hey ho!
Anyhoo Mr E, I shall depart in a flurry of importantness, but consider your number of bloggee's to have increased this very day. You've only gone and been bookmarked, you lucky son of a gun.
Nos da, Cariad
Emily
(and was 'fare' share intentional, or am I to pursue a career in proof reading and/or pedanticism?)
Go go to Costa Rica it IS amazing. We took our then 16 year son and a mate there 10 years ago and we trekked up volcano's, saw turtles lay eggs, saw amazing wildlife and woke up to our beautiful planet really. Our son now lives in Sydney, surfs in papua New guinea, hikes, dives and loves life. I think that trip changed us all for the better. Have a fab pudsy eve so wish I could be there. Fantasic program Chris, Caz
1st time here,the wife has treated me to a bushcraft week at ray mears woodlore company,april 2008 is soonest place available so plenty of time to practice but wanted to know if you have any advice regarding essentials to take after your recent experience or if anyone else has been let me know what to expect
cheers
Cate here again (#66)....Catherine #65, sorry about your Dad....I'm lucky enough to still have both my parents and hate the thought that one day they won't be there. from a fellow Catherine x (have to agree with you about Paul Burrel....still makes me chuckle when I think about it)
Littlest Hobo #63 in Vancouver........re book "the history of glue" this reminded me of a neighbour I once had who said he used to give his grandchildren the Yellow pages to read.....gripping stuff. Vancouver is top of my list of cities to visit....it looks like a wonderful place. What are you a doctor in if your reading the history of glue?????????? Papier Mache maybe???? :-)
Johnnio,
Thanks for that, you have a lot more patience than i do! I gave up after about six episodes and i thought i had done well
as always much love
Feste xx
But why's the rum gone?
Good afternoon from Vancouver and good evening to you all in Blighty,
Cat in the Hat (#72)
In fact, I was being a touch flippant. The History of Glue....I couldn't put it down was merely a joke I was told i.e. glue, stuck to hands, could not put down...My PhD is in Philosophy and Theology, so something of an acquired academic taste.
As you say, Vancouver is a truly beautiful city. Majestic mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the stunning ski slopes, superb golfing, fine dining and a multitude of marvelous attractions make this a world class city and superb place to call home.
You would be most welcome in this, my adopted city and I can all but guarantee that you will be as inspired, impressed, bewitched and enchanted as I am.
Good day to you all
Dr T
hi blog friends
not been able to blog much this week, but at the risk of adding to the too cute-ness of the blog I just wanted to say a big THANKS to all those bloggers who wished me well the other week - Tracey-Ann, Cake, BigUn, Jo (soz about Charley, Jo) Hazel Love and the rest - i had my results today - and they FOUND MY BRAIN!! amazing!! and when they found it they've decided there's nothing wrong with it!! hoorah!!
A blog really really doesn't convey how happy me & hubby are...
I have some hearing damage apparently but the bottom line is...wait for it....it's a virus and there's nothing they can do, just wait for it to go!
so going off to Edinburgh tomorrow, archie is staying with his auntie mo who loves him, and all is well in my little world once more.
thanks for keeping me cheerful & sane whilst I sat and worried.
cat&archie dog.
xxx
Cat I'm so pleased for you, delighted everything is ok xx Have a great time in Edinburgh, don't forget to pack your thermal's and bring your brolly, it's a wee bit chilly up here :-) It won't
stop you having a good time xx
Take care
Love Mary xx
Halcyon days, i am defo in mine and i feel so lucky. I say thank you for it all the time cos i dont want to take it for granted.
I have a beautiful son, a fabulous husband, an amazing job and a beautiful home. Its not all perfect, my family arent crash hot, some of my clients drive me mad, i am broke at the moment and i have major body image issues, but i have to deal with it and move on. Life could be a lot worse.
The country a year thing, how amazing could that be. We havent been abroad for years (hence the tenerife holiday next week) but i would definately be interested to learn about a new country each year. In fact, i think i will start with French. Always wanted to learn to speak the language and i love the food.
Merci CLP, Vous 锚tes une inspiration 脿 moi.
xx
Hi all......
The blog seems quiet lately, don't know why. Is it the weather??? It's not like your dreams are not entertaining Chris :-) Maybe everybody is Xmas shopping - NOOOOOOOOOOO - way too soon!!! It always creeps up and then bam its Xmas day before you know it. I already feel panic cos I feel like I should be rushing around like a mad woman to do my shopping - everybody here has their Xmas lights out, the stores are lit up and ready to cash in!!!
Congrats on the money raised for CIN today Chris, that is absolutely fantastic. I dont have 2 grand to spare but I certainly will do my bit :-
Lyndyloo - Love and hugs to your Dad....you are right, positive thinking does help and if that is what he needs - then good on ya dad is right!!!
Cathmel, glad to see you back, hope you are OK.
Big Un - loving your jokes and of course I still owe you a tenner like everyone else :-)
Smoking - cant stand it....I used to smoke and you know what they say, there is nothing worse than a reformed smoker !!!
Have a good evening everyone
Loved the chuckling with you and the Fox yesterday Chris, I laughed out loud too....its infectious for sure
cya
Love
Joannie xxx
Cat....
Had to say.......how wonderful!!! Great news. I am sure you are relieved. Enjoy yourself in Scotland.
Take care
Joannie xxx
hi c and all u b's
{meant in the nicest way}
don't get the hoking in the forest bit at all giving the money to charity yes ,and i will but would rather spend the weekend in your watering hole with u behind the bar playing the entertaining landlord, judebox on 5 and a big log fire going. that 's ideal no walking taxi outside to take you where ever you want go. maybe i am way of the mark , just i seem to get enough of the fresh air healthy it's good for yea routine in day to day life . each to his own .
barney the dogwalker
ok na own up who busted the blog machine
no one leaves til i get a name
no one as usual going to own up rite it stays broke then
barney the blog mender
CAT
that's fantastic news, I am so pleased to hear your news.
Halcyon days all round eh!
Take care all
Cx
Chris
Last night whilst laughing so much at you laughing, I thought of how much I think you've changed since the breakfast days at radio 1.
Then you're humour always seemed to be at the expense of someone else, now, you seem to have got it together and enjoy other people. Hearing your enjoyment is fabulous, and very funny.
I realise its only my perception from the image you present, but you seem a good man.
Hi
I'm a blogging novice - this is the first blog I've ever made/ posted - don't even know the terminolgy!
Chris - can I say that I think you're fantastic. I love your show which I listen to while driving home from work. I so enjoy when you do food or wine tasting - you bring a new experience and dimension to radio! I should admit that I didn't think I was going to like you. Unlike others I was not a follower of you on Radio 1. Anyway, that has taught me a powerful lesson about not judging people I don't really know. I'm sorry.
On 'Celebrity' - well I don't know why but I watched the last series - the Carol Thatcher one. I loved it and was completly hooked - I didn't miss a single programme. I'd never watched it before - couldn't be bothered with it. The funny thing is I can't bring myself to watch it this time. Don't know why!
Was Johnny Sports' beer instantly chilled last night when he swallowed? That cryogenics (spelling?) stuff was almost mind blowing in terms of the low temperatures he endured. I didn't think anyone could survive even a few minutes at that temperature.
Ok, gonna go - probably enough for my first ever blog. Thanks for being so positive, enthusiastic and interesting Chris - you make a difference.
Hope to do this again sometime.
Cheers
EG (Scotland)
Loved your suprise on this afternoon's show. Thought it was a great idea of yours. Would have bid myself if I could afford it. I have been amazed how generous everyone has been this week with the things that money can't buy, it's put my faith back into human nature, absolutely great. Love ya show, I look forward to it because I know it'll be a chuckle. x
Hi Chris and bloggers
Catching up as one does at the end of the day! Aren't we lucky when we love our jobs and feel that life in general is ok. Sure we have naff days but overall................ let's enjoy our inbuilt capability to look on the bright side of life....de dum, de dum de dum de dum. Sleep tight all you bloggers x
ps- the odd liberating out of character fag, never did anybody any harm!
Morning Christophe and all the bloggers out there!
Fab result last night Chris, auctioning those tables was inspirational, think you should film the evening and flog the DVD!
Loved the cooking bit last night, isn't Georgio Locatelli brilliant? Will definitely try his pasta recipe some time soon
Cat, so glad to hear you're clear, not commented before but have been feeling all your pain
Happy CIN Friday all, spend loads of money on whatever your company is doing, it's all for the kids!
TTFN
Tiggy xxx
Hey Chris
I watched '鈥淚鈥檓 a Celebrity鈥 last night and I laughed out loud all the way through it. Really big laughs! Now Im not sure exactly what that says about me, but I do know that laughing is really good for you... didnt we hear all about it on your show once?
An hour of laughs in a day that was otherwise fairly full of stress may well save me from a lobotomy. Im a great believer that the body craves the things it really needs and I think I may have a point here. Sometimes its about needing a laugh, sometimes its about needing a bit of escapeism. Focussing in on other peoples lives, watching other people solve problems and overcome fears takes us away from our own troubles. I think there is more to this than the quality of the production... there must be. There is a lost of bad quality TV being watched out there. Something creates the market.
Hi Cat
With the risk of sounding "far too cute" I just wanted to say I`m really really pleased for you....
I guess you can breathe out now !
So glad to hear all is well
Tracey-Ann x x x
Yay Cat -
Well done you for being OK... Glad to see that they found your brain too - now don't forget where you've left it again :o)
Jo
PS Have a fab time in Edinborough, went a few weeks ago. Whilst there we were taken to the Tower restaurant by the National Museum, great food but take a second mortgage to afford it :o)
Morning Chris - one of the best ways to get into a country is to get into its music. It's a great in-road into culture, stories, myths, tradition and people. Saturday night I'm heading off to the Purcell Rooms on the South Bank to listen to some World Music from Madagascar & Cape Verde. Always thought it would be a bit 'plink plink' but the harmonies are amazing. Last year it was Sumatra & Senegal. The band came from Lake Toba and were described as the 'Indonesian Beach Boys' - their musical talent was amazing, yet they had never had a lesson in their life. How can you just pick up a guitar & play, with no book or anything? Now we just send them instruments (we gave them a banjo) they'd never seen one before but just incorporated it into their music - fab!!! How cool is that?
Considering my music tastes go from Rolling Stones, Van the man, Springsteen to Missy Higgins.....I still find it a great experience. Plus, at such small venues, you get to talk to the artistes & they're so proud of their culture and music that they want to tell you as much as they can.
So, there you go - another open door into another country.
R
Good morning bloggers and schloggers,
Just a quick note whilst we wait for this days comment from the blogmiester ;-)
I have to say to CAT I am chuffed to bits that they found your brain :-) Now off you go and follow the yellow brick road all the way to Edinburgh for a wonderful time! :-))
Now this may be a little too cute for Mr E and do you know what I do not care :-) A great big hug to you {{{{hug}}} I am so happy for you! Xx
Happy Friday everyone!
Keith
x
P.S as I expect Chris to be late posting today as it is Friday and he will be out getting spanked on the golf course again I will write this little joke to help you all on your way :-)
A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and not paying attention. She went back to find out what was going on. He was quite embarrassed and whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy.
The teacher told him to go down to the head teacher鈥檚 office. He was to telephone his mother and ask her what he should do about it. He did it and returned to his class. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the room. She went back to investigate only to find him sitting at his desk with his penis hanging out.
"I thought I told you to call your Mum!" she said. "I did," he said, "and she told me that if I could stick it out till noon, she'd come and pick me up"
I may well be back later with an extra joke as it is Friday ;-)
Grrreat news Cat!
Waiting for similar from you, Tracey-Ann
Jill x
Just crashed into the blog for the first time this morning and was stunned to find no new blog from Mr E. However as Big Un points out he's probably out whipping a deceased equine again this morning.
The priorities of some people are just all wrong!!!
DD out
I was just thinking!
Where is Hazel love? Has she been sent on 鈥渟ecret鈥 assignment? Even Gaby has not been seen on here since early yesterday鈥...maybe they are away together? Such unusual blog behaviour should be investigated by the blog police鈥..OMG! Maybe that is it the blog police have them held up in 麻豆社 towers?
CrispyJ # 61 LOL I thought it had been years since I had that affect on a woman :-))
I have sent an application in for another job today and have to say I am quite excited!
It may just be because it is Friday I feel good so here have another little joke :-)))
Man goes to the doctor and says 'I keep thinking I am a Guinea Pig'
Doctor says 'how long have you felt like that?'
Man says ' oh about a weeeeeeeeeeeeek'
Now read it again and really squeak!
(Is everyone looking at strangely?)
Morning schmorning
cat...FANTASTIC NEWS : ) : )
Keith, fab joke LOL : )
laters
Gaby
xx
good mornig chris. thought i would have a quick read before i go to have some acupuncture!
You will be pleased to know that I have given up watching I'm a celeb. Last night I watched Coast... Brilliant and then the uk music hall of fame. How good were bon jovi! I love the idea of Costa rica.
What I am gonna start doing is doing the things I want to do. instead of wasting the little money i have on rubbish saving it up and doing amazing things! 1 st thing see kylie in January. 2nd Taking my mum to see Peter Kay in the producers for her birthday in may. Hopefully the 3rd will be going to see Rod Stewart
Cant wait!
Hi Chris,
Thanks for playing Donny Osmond, Puppy Love last night, transformed a 47yr old lady sitting in her car in torrential rain in Scotland into a 13yr old girl back in her bedroom with posters everywhere! Lovely!
Hi Chris
They should rename it "I'm a celebrity - quick get me some exposure"! What a crap show it is - how can the TV moguls keep putting such rubbish in prime time?
What appalls me is that they put it up against Children in Need! Shouldn't they have given it a night off tonight to allow the 麻豆社 to get the most out of a great night which after all, only comes once a year?
I'm not a fan of reality shows in general but I guess a lot of people must be or it wouldn't get the ratings.
Ah well, a new show idea for you Chris....30 countries in 30 weeks with Chris Evans! (30 years could be a bit too long for a TV series lol!)
Ross Hemsworth
Hi Chris, I've got to be honest you drove me off R1 when you did the BS! But I was probably at an age when i needed to defect to R2 anyway, I'm 46 now and I absolutely love your DT show. I was listening yesterday when you auctioned off tables at your pub for CIN, it was fantastic. I know you are a bit of a foody, so if you ever come to Cardiff let me know and I'll get my boyfriend to cook for you. He has cooked in loads of places in Cardiff and is a bit of a legend in the area but is now in a local pub as he's getting on a bit a needs a quieter life! It is in a bit of a "rough" area which means that people are afraid to try it. I know I'm biased but the food is fab, proper home cooked food none of this "nouveau" stuff at extortionate prices. Anyway, love the show. xx
Hello there all you cheerful blog buddies!
Liked both your jokes Big'Un, both so different but funny.
I'm on hold on a call chasing payment of two overdue invoices! Perhaps they can tell why I'm calling. In previous calls I've been asked to fax through copies of the invoices - not just once, or even twice, but THREE times. I have a small business, this client is a mega-big company, so methinks this is unfair. (Paused while I was 'dealt with' - got no further as they haven't received copies of the P/O from internal client. Grrrrr) Oh well, I'll be pleased when the payment comes in the end. Maybe in time to pay for a few Christmas prezzies.
Off for a swim now (indoors!). Hope our esteemed Blog Chief and Master Forager-and-Chef isn't playing golf today, it's so cold and windy. I imagine he's fully occupied with Children in Need day.
Must try the home-made pasta tonight. Sounds so easy and yummy, but may not turn out that way here. Have any of you tried it DIY yet?
Hugs and stuff (( :) xx )) - Jill
Morning
Where is Mr E today???
What an inspired idea, auctioning tables was last night. I did bid but obviously not enough.
I bid as much as I could possibly spare too so I was a little disappointed, but its all in a good cause and as long as CIN gets as much money as possible, then I'll have to save up for next year :D
Cat, I don't know you and I don't normally read all the posts but I'm very pleased that you are ok.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Alison xx
Putting ANYTHING on against Children in Need is out of order...like the party political broadcasts, I think ALL channels should show the same thing together.
Think about what COULD be achieved is we ALL gave a bit...there are over 60 MILLION men womena dn children in this country...if everyone gave the equivalent of only 拢1 for each living person, then we could together raise over 拢60 million in one hit....and yet you see corporate cheques for tens or hundreds of thousands and the total is still "only" 30, 40, 50 million ...so who are all the people out there who haven't chipped in? Why not? We can ALL spare 拢1 per head...surely?
Do it. Give something. Anything. It all adds up. Please.
Ken Bruce needn't worry - I survived 4 weeks at sea with Roger Royle in 1968 - he was chaplain on the Castel Felice our migrant ship to Oz. Roger took charge of ship's entertainment and made crazy announcements every day at 12 finishing with the rousing cry "Every day is fun-packed when you are AT SEA WITH SITMAR" Maybe he will reprise his role as Nero on Fancy Dress Night draped in girls and grapes!!! Cunard you have been warned...
Bonjout Krystoff et mes autres bloges
Vive la semaine prochaine - I fancy Morocco next year. Thing is the boy and I will need to be a smidge richer to do the stuff we wanna do over there. I think they mainly speaka da French so have small head start there. Fab idea doin the one a year too.
AND.....It don't matter how big your kitchen is, it ain't never big enough, so good luck with that...
ANYHOO....Je suis ici...voila...just back in time before my 'friend' got their hands on my system and started to tell you all why I haven't been abart Billy. Can't actually so sorry...intrigew intrigew...Still Children in Need tonight eh? Friends coming for small birthday celebration and hopefully a couple of games of poker. We only play a 拢1 per game, but it's for charidee innit.
At acute risk of being cute CAT - I AM DEE-EEE-ELL-IGHTED FOR YOUR NEWS. I had a similar results on a blood test. I was told I had some and stop wasting the embalmer's time.
CUTE: 1: Delightfully pretty or dainty. 2: Obviously contrived to charm; precious: 3: Shrewd; clever.
Pick one and delete as necessary.
Just as an aside...what is the best thing to put on a scorpion bite?
KEEEEEETH - you are turning into one very bad boy. Good luck with the job.
CAT - Have a fab time in Edinburgh, and for crying out loud, PLEASE don't try the rock!
GABY - Thank you (& BIG'UN) for missing me. We have to keep our heads down y'know...
TRACEY-ANN - It's all heading in the right direction...xx
JO - Keep all of you warm!
MAYHEM - How kind you are x
Will be off homeward shortly to to a down the back of the sofa for poker and 007 funds. Have done the euromillions in a syndicate at work as my chav friend says you've gotta be innit.
I've picked mine and it's........
((((((((((((((( PRECIOUS )))))))))))))))))
love
hazel
x
he he she thinks i don't know what she is saying by i read this when she thinks i'm just passing the office my the wind is very strong abouve ground isnt it we will be back next week we expect and more fine times to be had as well it is not easy you know i am enjoying all the other things and prof plum i do not understand fully i think my friend tells a joke about kenneht williams and someone who is stowing away on a ship and get caught did you get dragged up on deck no we just wore slacks
Hello Chris, I'm gonna make a pile of money next year and spend it on the CIN auction. If I'm lucky I'll get a chance to win a forage with you and some pals, if I'm not that lucky I鈥檒l just be glad to have contributed.
What a joy it's been listening to you all.
Darling Radio 2, Thank you x
i thank your show is very good becouse you make people very happy
If you have never been to Costa Rica, you must go! It is a country that is so fantastic that everyone should try it. I went in 2001, you have a land which has a capital city in the clouds, the air is so clean that it is unbelievable, intel make computer chips there because it is so clean. The climate at the top of the mountain is perfect, drop down and see the coffee plantations, further and you will reach the coasts with their banana and pineapple plantations. White water rafting and rainforest expiditions are all there. believe me, if there is one place on earth that has it all, Costa Rica is it!!!
your show is one of the best becouse you play good music and you are chill out man
My actual name is Laura Palmer