Getting to know you…

So I’ve been suffering from a bit of bloggal diarrhoea the past couple of days, what with the Angry Bulldozer Lady and Bert being, well, Bert.  Then Nats sends me one of those doofers where you have to answer a load of questions and I thought…ooh, I’ll pass it on to the folks.  So here are the questions.  Copy and paste them along with your answers into the comments, or email me your answers and I’ll put them up for you.  So come on, all you ‘lurkers’ who read but don’t comment – this is your chance to stand up and be counted.  Righty ho, then:

• Four jobs I’ve held:-
• Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
• Four places I’ve been:-
• Four places I’ve lived:-
• Four TV shows I watch:- 
• Four radio shows I listen to:-
• Four things I look forward to:-
• Four favourite foods:-
• Four places I’d rather be:-
• Four people I email regularly:-

There.  Easy peasy.  Think of it like one of those ‘turn to your left and find out something interesting about the person sitting next to you’ things that they get you to do at conferences.  Well, what are you waiting for?  Get to it!

44 Responses to “Getting to know you…”

1. englishmuminireland says:

   March 5, 2008 at 8:39 pm

   So guess I’ll start the ball rolling then:

   Four jobs I’ve held:- secretary, police communications operator, nursery classroom assistant, Tesco till tart.

   Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:- Monty Python’s Life of Brian, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Waterboy and Top Gun.

   Four places I’ve been:- St Lucia, Goa, the former Yugoslavia and Acapulco.

   Four places I’ve lived:- Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North County Dublin, County Meath.

   Four TV shows I watch:- CSI Miami, Bones, Cold Case and anything on UKTV Food.

   Four radio shows I listen to:- Dublin’s 98FM in Ireland and Heart 106.2 in the UK. That’s it. I’m loyal, moi.

   Four things I look forward to:- Going home to see my family, beach holidays, Christmas and my birthday.

   Four favourite foods:- Takeaway chicken tikka masala with a peshwari naan, a breakfast BLT bagel and a hot choccy at our mate Mark’s cafe in Virginia, Green & Blacks and roast chicken.

   Four places I’d rather be:- at home with my family, back in the UK with the rest of my family, lying on a beach somewhere or walking Bert down to the loch.

   Four people I email regularly: me Ma, the Disreputable One, my mates Bea and Becca.

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2. Moon says:

   March 5, 2008 at 9:28 pm

   Four jobs I’ve held:-
   Laboratory Technician, De-nailer of Aussie timber, Salesman, currently Insurance Underwriter

   Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
   Life of Brian, Shawshank, Shrek, Lockstock

   Four places I’ve been:-
   Thailand, Australia, Nepal, Peru
   Four places I’ve lived:-
   Northcurch, Adelaide, Aylesbury (with EM !!) Orange County

   Four TV shows I watch:-
   Scrubs, Fraiser, Top Gear, Seinfield
   Four radio shows I listen to:-
   Sport, otherwise none in the USA
   Four things I look forward to:-
   Being with my wife, Having Children, Spurs winning the Premiership, going to Nashville
   Four favourite foods:-
   Pasta, my wife’s Solvakian cooking, A&W burgers, Fruit

   Four places I’d rather be:-
   Back home in Orange County, Phi Phi island (Thailand) NYC, Adelaide

   Four people I email regularly:-
   EM, Miska, My sister Rachel, The guys from the Gimp Golf Tour

   There you go, very enlightning I’m sure ….

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3. Mum says:

   March 6, 2008 at 9:08 am

   Four jobs I’ve held:-
   BABYSITTER/PERSONNEL ASSISTANT/SCHOOL SECRETARY/MEDICAL SECRETARY
   Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
   JUNGLE BOOK/SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE/PRETTY WOMAN/FIRST KNIGHT
   Four places I’ve been:-
   BARBADOS/MALDIVES/NEW YORK/GOA
   Four places I’ve lived:-
   NO 50/NO 3/3A/4A!
   Four TV shows I watch:-
   MORSE/WAKING THE DEAD/SATURDAY KITCHEN/CSI
   Four radio shows I listen to:-
   WAKE UP TO WOGAN/DRIVETIME/RADIO 2 IN THE CAR
   Four things I look forward to:-
   BEING WITH MY FAMILY/BABY[CHILD]SITTING/THE FIRST GLASS OF THE DAY/A NIGHT OUT WITH THE GIRLS
   Four favourite foods:-
   PRAWNS/EGGS/AVOCADOS/WHITE WINE[DOES THAT COUNT?]
   Four places I’d rather be:-
   DONA SYLVIA RESORT GOA/CRUISING IN THE MALDIVES/SIGHTSEEING IN PARIS, VENICE OR ROME/IN BED WITH A GOOD BOOK
   Four people I email regularly:-
   THE DAUGHTER/MY MATE HETH/TONY IN CANADA/COUSIN BARBARA

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4. englishmuminireland says:

   March 6, 2008 at 10:57 am

   Moon: denailing Aussie timber?! And I’d forgotten about Aylesbury! What a houseshare, we had a craic didn’t we. And Spurs winning the Premiership? Sorry, this is supposed to be ACTUAL events not dreamland heh heh xx

   Ma: Er…last time I looked I don’t think white wine is a food group. Damn! And I’m not sure 3 houses in the same road count either! Nice answers though. I agree with the Goa one. Lubly place that x

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5. James UK says:

   March 6, 2008 at 11:03 am

   Four jobs I’ve held:-

   CO-OP shelf stacker / till worker
   Bank cashier / machinist
   IT Support / Helpdesk
   er… Free newspaper delivery boy.

   Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-

   “Blade Runner”
   “Akira”
   “The Empire Strikes Back (original)”
   Hells Angels On Wheels”

   Four places I’ve been:-

   Las Vegas
   New York
   Washington DC
   Romford, Essex

   Four places I’ve lived:-
   Romford / Chelmsford, Essex. Nothing else, sorry!

   Four TV shows I watch:-

   “Lost”
   “Heroes”
   “Iron Chef America”
   “Dr Who” (The old Tom Baker years)

   Four radio shows I listen to:-

   BBC Essex, and sometimes Classic FM.

   Four things I look forward to:-

   Saturdays in Starbucks
   American breakfasts
   Going to America again
   American theme restuarants

   Four favourite foods:-

   Fish and Chips, with Mushy Peas
   Ooohh.. Chinese Takeaway
   Crisps
   Oh, and Indian Takeaway.

   Four places I’d rather be:-

   Deserted Island.
   Middle of counbtryside in Scotland.
   With my family at Christmas when I was around 9 years old.
   Cyberspace

   Four people I email regularly:-

   Girlfriend
   Brother
   er… no one else…

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6. Thriftcriminal says:

   March 6, 2008 at 11:15 am

   Done. See blog.

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7. Ruth E says:

   March 6, 2008 at 12:11 pm

   Four jobs I’ve held:-
   Sales assistant in WHSmith
   Party host in McDonalds
   Kid’s shoe fitter in Clarks
   Youth Worker in church

   Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
   Fight Club
   Bruce Almighty
   Lord of the Rings trilogy
   Harry Potter movies

   Four places I’ve been:-
   America
   Spain
   France
   South Africa

   Four places I’ve lived:-
   Glengormley
   Carnmoney
   Nashville
   Blackskull

   Four TV shows I watch:-
   House
   Lost
   Prison Break
   Desperate Housewives

   Four radio shows I listen to:-
   Radio 1
   Cool FM
   Citybeat
   Shine FM

   Four things I look forward to:-
   Summer
   Holidays
   Chinese food
   Time with friends

   Four favourite foods:-
   Chicken korma
   Honey chilli chicken
   Thai red chicken curry
   BBQ ribs

   Four places I’d rather be:-
   In the cinema
   Out for a great meal
   In a warm sunny country
   Hugging my hubby

   Four people I email regularly:-
   My boss, My hubby, Parents and sister

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8. Loops says:

   March 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm

   jobs – Saturday Assistant in Debenhams, Service Administrator, Prescription Pricing Clerk, Personal Assistant

   films – Memoirs of a Geisha, Schindler’s List, East is East, Alice in Wonderland (not an animation)
   places I’ve been – Egypt, Budapest, Prague, Nice

   places I’ve lived – Salford, Ipswich, Diss – that’s it

   programs I watch – Holby City, Casualty, Supersize Superskinny Me, Vicar of Dibley

   radio – Radio 1 Breakfast Show – that’s it

   things I look forward to – 5pm, Weekend, Holiday, Payday

   favourite foods – Scampi, Curry, Chinese, Cheese and Ham Toasties

   places I’d rather be – Home, On Holiday, In Bed, In The Pub

   people I email – My Boss, My Sister, My Dad, The After School Club Committee (that is sad)

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9. englishmuminireland says:

   March 6, 2008 at 3:41 pm

   James: Welcome! Ahh, your four favourite foods are classic! Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas, Chinese Takeaway, crisps and Indian Takeaway – I think I might change mine now – yum! Oh, and the Coinstar machine? When we were kids, some of them (not me, obviously, I’m far too safety conscious) used to put 2p coins on the edge of the traintracks so when the train came past it used to cut them in half. I’ve still got one somewhere! x

   Thrifty: ‘Black Underpants Down’ won it for me ;0)

   Ruth: Mmmm honey chilli chicken sounds rather good. And working in Macs? Blimey! x

   Loops: Welcome! You do realise that you are contractually obliged to comment every day now don’t you? Ooh, I’ve been to Egypt too – some Red Sea place called Taba. The hotel was brand new and completely empty, which was all rather weird. Nice, though x

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10. Loops says:

    March 6, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    EnglishMum – I stayed in Na’ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh. In the very hotel that was bombed a few years ago. They did rebuild it

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11. englishmuminireland says:

    March 6, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Loops: Blimey – I remember that bombing, it was just after we stayed there. Have you ever been back?

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12. Loops says:

    March 6, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Aah you misunderstand. We have stayed in that hotel since it was bombed. Twice. Returned from latest visit last Thursday. They have really tight security at all hotels now – barriers that won’t allow vehicles any access onto grounds. Metal detector walk through things at Reception doors (tourists don’t have to use them). I’ve been to Sharm 3 times now and highly recommend it – especially for a winter sun holiday

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13. englishmuminireland says:

    March 6, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    Loops: Ahhh, sorry, I thought you meant years ago. I’d definitely go back: tried scuba and loved it, and great weather as I recall :0)

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14. SUSAN B says:

    March 6, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    Well, you asked for it! :>)

    Four jobs – Hospital Admitting Officer, Police Dispatcher, Disk Jockey, Welfare Applications Worker
    Four movies – The Hours, The War, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Wallace & Grommet
    Four places I’ve been:- Maui,Big Island,Fiji,London
    Four places I’ve lived:- California,Germany,Switzerland,Hawaii
    Four TV shows I watch:- Great Performances,Nova,TurnerClassicMovies,Antiques Roadshow
    Four radio shows I listen to:- Car Talk,Splendid Table,Oldies Music, Classical Music
    Four things I look forward to:- Each day with my hounds, seeing my son, daug-in-law and grandson(they live in Texas so visits are few and far between) reaching my 70th birthday soon, trip to California in May
    Four favourite foods:- Chocolate, Rosemary Chicken, Chocolate, Shrimp, Chocolate – oh, sorry, it’s only supposed to be 4 :>)
    Four places I’d rather be:- I’m happy as a toad right here with my hounds, sorry
    Four people I email regularly:- My son, my greyhound mate, Jan, and a couple of other friends

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15. Martin says:

    March 6, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    Amazing what comes out when you start to think!

    · Four jobs I’ve held:-
    · Primary School Teacher, Head Waiter, Painter and Chef
    · Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
    · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (forced to by my kids) Casablanca, Some like it Hot and Jean de Florette
    · Four places I’ve been:-
    · German Alps,Tuscany,Jersey Shore and everywhere in France
    · Four places I’ve lived:-
    · Cork, Dublin Wye (Kent) Waterford
    · Four TV shows I watch:-
    · Antique Roadshow, Grand Designs, Mastermind, Location….
    · Four radio shows I listen to:-
    · Sunday Miscellany, Deise AM (WLRFM), John Kelly Ensemble plus Lyric FM generally
    · Four things I look forward to:-
    · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and being in France
    · Four favourite foods:-
    · Poached Eggs, Crab,Hollandaise Sauce (with anything!) Mara de Bois Strawberries
    · Four places I’d rather be:-
    · Only One!: Thezan les Beziers in the Languedoc.
    · Four people I email regularly:-
    · Friends Jim in Mississippi, Michael in Spain and Daughter Caitriona and nephew-in-law Eugene in Dublin

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16. Isitjustme? says:

    March 7, 2008 at 9:50 am

    Four Jobs I’ve held : Administrator for a theatre company; Manager of Comedy festival; Publishing manager of magazine; Manager of fashion store (of course!).
    Four movies I’ve watched over and over…’Casablanca’, Woody Allens’s ‘Manhattan’, ‘The English Patient’ and ‘Elf’.
    Four places I’ve been…New York, NY, The Isle of Skye, The Errigal valley in Kilkenny and pretty much every country in the EU…sorry I’m thinking favourites here.
    Four places I’ve lived…America- all over, Dublin, Kilkenny and Galway – Kilkenny would be the best.
    Four TV shows I watch…’Shameless’, RTE news at 6, The View and whichever show happens to be on the food channel.
    Four radio shows I listen to: The Tubridy Show, Marian Finucane at the weekends, Pet Sounds with Tom Dunne and RTE radio’s Sunday Miscellany.
    Four things I look forward to…weekends, spending time with family and friends, Christmas (every one!) and 2.30pm every day when I pick up my boys from school.
    Four favourite foods…Mr Isit’s Chicken Liver paté, Mr Isit’s fathers scrambled eggs…drool, lamb shanks cooked so slowly that they practically regenerate themselves and walk away and French onion soup made to Martins recipe.
    Four places I’d rather be…I’m there.
    Four people I email regularly…My sis in Denmark, Mr Isit? on his blackberry when he’s away, My brother who lives down the road (lazy)and my sister in law in London

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17. Ali says:

    March 7, 2008 at 11:11 am

    I went for an interview for a job as a grave digger once in my punk days because Rod Stewart and Dave Vanian were both grave diggers and i thought it would be a cool job,didn’t get it though.
    I’ve lived in four bloody houses in Birch Road,don’t watch movies or listen to the radio,i look forward to seeing Johnny Panic play live then having a kebab and i’ve been to lots of places,will that do ?

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18. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Susan: Police despatcher? That sounds the same as what I used to do. I see distinct signs of a chocolate obsession there too, girl!

    Martin: great answers! I especially like: ‘breakfast, lunch, dinner…’!!

    Isit: Ahh…Kilkenny I love, Casablanca I totally agree with…French onion soup..yup..and those lamb shanks are sounding good…recipe??

    Alg: Well, I guess it’s as good as I’m going to get. Really can’t see you as a gravedigger though. Must tell the boys that, they’ll piss themselves x

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19. Taffy's Mum says:

    March 7, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Four jobs I’ve held:-
    Check-out chick or bean-seller as my mum calls it! Cash-office clerk (loads-a-money!), Administrator, PA

    Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:-
    Top Gun, Lethal Weapon, Bridget Jones, Wizard of Oz (as it is always on telly on my birthday!)

    Four places I’ve been:-
    Australia, America, Tenerifee, France

    Four places I’ve lived:-
    Plumstead, Charlton, (SE London), Belvedere, Bexley (Kent)

    Four TV shows I watch:-
    ER, CSI, Bones, & at the moment Ice Road Truckers!

    Four radio shows I listen to:-
    Heart 106.2, Talk Sport(when himself is in the car), other than that which ever station I tune into where ever I may be in the world!

    Four things I look forward to:-
    Walking my greyhounds after work, my holiday in Las Vegas (8 weeks and counting!), my new neice or nephew (due in July), being with my 2 year old neice!

    Four favourite foods:-
    Pasta with lots of fresh veggies, a nice piece of Salmon, Cadbury’s mini eggs (I have to stock up for Easter!), Roast dinner

    Four places I’d rather be:-
    Out walking the hounds, Las Vegas (did I mention it is only 8 weeks until I go?!), Somewhere hot and sunny, Not at work like I am now!

    Four people I email regularly:
    The department I work for, Space Management (to book rooms), all my friends to forward jokes, the rest of the time I chat on MSN Messenger so don’t need to e-mail!

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20. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    TM: How long? 8 weeks you say? LOL. You lucky thing! What have you got planned for the great Vegas trip then?

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21. Taffy's Mum says:

    March 7, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I guess the main aim is to win the jackpots in at least one casino but things like that only happen to me in dreams!Zzzzzz!

    Main plans are to see what we didn’t see when we went 2 years ago although we managed to see a lot then and also had a flutter in each casino we visited and still didn’t come back millionnaires!

    Also before you ask – no plans for a Vegas wedding so I will not be coming back with a ring on my finger or changing my name to Mrs R!

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22. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    Damn. I was all set to buy a hat too. Heh xx

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23. Other half says:

    March 7, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Jobs: Cleaner at the The Post Echo, Dogsbody at Waitrose, Sales Rep, Helicopter Pilot whore.

    Films: Back To The Future (all 3), Top Gun, Gone In 60 Seconds, American Pie.

    Been to: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    Lived: Herts, Bucks, Co Dublin, Co Cavan.

    TV: Football, football, football, oh and CSI.

    Radio: Not a big radio fan.

    Look forward to: Spending time with family, kids birthdays, Christmas. First glass of wine in the evening.

    Food: Cod in parsley sauce with new potatoes. Chicken Dansak. Toad in the hole. Large DIRTY fry.

    Rather be: On holiday, having fun with family, out for a meal, flying.

    Email: Anyone who really knows me will confirm that I’m not an emailer.

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24. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Hubby: holy crap you commented on the blog! I’m not sure I shouldn’t edit your ‘pilot whore’ comment but I’ll let it slide, seeing as it’s you. Come back soon xxxx

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25. Darren says:

    March 7, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    Okay, okay, okay, I generally hate these things, but I’ve found myself breaking all sorts of new ground lately, so why not:

    * Four jobs I’ve held:- Hotel Manager, Petrol Pump Attendant, Office Manager, Door to door Salesperson
    * Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:- Grosse Pointe Blank, Beetlegeuse, Moulin Rouge, Resident Evil
    * Four places I’ve been:- New York, New Orleans, Newtownmountkennedy, Newry
    * Four places I’ve lived:- Wicklow Town, Greystones, Dublin City Centre, Killester
    * Four TV shows I watch:- Heroes, 24, Boston Legal, Torchwood, Doctor Who, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lost, just 4?
    * Four radio shows I listen to:- Ray D’Arcy, Ray Foley, Ian Dempsey and whatever comes on Today FM after that
    * Four things I look forward to:- 5.30pm, Friday, Seeing my other half (everyday), New Year (far better than Christmas)
    * Four favourite foods:- Carbonara, Steak, Chocolate, More chocolate
    * Four places I’d rather be:- Nope – I’m happy wherever I am, generally
    * Four people I email regularly:- Just a big group of mates

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26. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    Darren! Welcome to the dark side. I knew I could tempt you out. I see you’re in the chocolate zone too – you’ll fit in just fine ;0) x

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27. Moon says:

    March 7, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Well, this has been a sucess, and nce to know Hubby is not buried in a peat bog like Tolland Man, and he is still alive and breathing !

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28. englishmuminireland says:

    March 7, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    Moon: I know! I’m enjoying it so much I’m tempted to let it run for a few days (obviously I’ve got another post in the pipeline – you know me!). Oh yes, I just poked him and he’s definitely breathing :0)

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29. SUSAN B says:

    March 7, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    Em – Please suggest to Taffy’s Mum that she take a side trip to Grand Canyon when she goes to Vegas – it’s near enough for a day trip and it’s AWESOME!

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30. Don't Bug Me! says:

    March 8, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Shall I, shan’t I? Oh, go on then….

    Jobs – postman, cleaner, research assistant, lecturer
    Movies – Shrek, Princess Bride, Holy Grail, Life of Brian
    Places I’ve been – South Africa, Australia, Borneo, Belize
    Places I’ve lived – Northchurch, Exeter, Utah, Vancouver
    TV Shows – Coronation Street (its how I keep with with life in the UK!), House, America’s Next Top Model (sorry, can’t explain that one), anything real estate
    Radio shows – Jack fm, CKNW 1130 (news talk), CBC, traffic 730fm
    Look forward to – end of semester, feeling the sun on my face, seeing family, going to the Galapagos!
    Favourite foods – Toad in the hole, fish and chips, Thai green curry, marmite on toast
    Places I’d rather be – in bed, under the sea anywhere warm, on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, with my family
    Email – Rick, Rick, Rick and my travel agent

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31. jen says:

    March 8, 2008 at 11:56 am

    Jobs – salesgirl (one day only), chambermaid, copy editor, interweb monkey

    Movies – Guys and Dolls, Spirited Away, Stranger than Fiction, Hot Fuzz/Shaun of the Dead

    Places I’ve been – Australia, Italy, Tokyo, Lisbon (just got back!)

    Places I’ve lived – York, Edinburgh, Maynooth… That’s it!

    TV shows – despite-my-better-judgement Lost, America’s NTM, Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and 3rd Rock from the Sun.

    Radio shows – The Today Programme, Woman’s Hour, The Now Show and Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk. Guess who gets Radio 4 through the internet?

    Looking forward to – a long lie-in, a chance to read a good book in peace and quiet, going for a walk when the weather’s better and seeing my family back home in the UK.

    Favourite foods – pickled cucumber, bread in all its many glorious forms, chocolate and any apple/cinnamon-based dessert.

    Places I’d rather be – Italy, the Cliffs of Moher when it’s not too windy so I don’t fall over the edge, Australia, in a really good restaurant somewhere with friends and family, stuffing my face.

    People I email alot – Hubbie, Dad, Kate, Aunty I am close to.

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32. Jennynib says:

    March 8, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Jobs – McEejit, Maker of probes for missiles (sweartogod!), receptionist, maintenance technician (all about the toolbox, ladies)

    Movies – Shawshank, Prettty Woman, Godfather Trilogy, Raise the Red Lantern

    Places I’ve been – Milan, London, Turkey, Laois!

    Places I’ve lived – Dublin, Dundalk, Laois

    TV shows – Desperate Housewives, The Apprentice, anything on TCM or UKTV Food

    Radio shows – Newstalk, Newstalk, Newstalk… Work shift, so catch ‘em all.

    Looking forward to – Getting into bed freezing cold at 4am after a long shift to cuddle up to an indignant C, Long chats about absolutely nothing with EM and my sister, visiting Milan again, building our house!

    Favourite foods – Toaster pitta pocket with disgusting amounts of mayo and cheese, washed down with a ‘cup of scald’ (tea) EMs mashed potato and gravy, my mums’ stew and the Pasta Alfredo Pollo they make at Rinuccinis of Kilkenny

    Places I’d rather be – Anywhere my friends and family are, happiness is wherever these important people are.

    People I email alot – Crap at e-mails but forward jokes a bit. LOVE long rambling conversations at 120 k.p.h. with EM, Sis, C and Mam

    Omigod! Jim! Did you just post? (faints)

    

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33. englishmuminireland says:

    March 8, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Susan: Ooh yes, you can get a helicopter trip!

    Bugs: America’s Next Top Model?????? Hang your head in shame, girl. Oh, and don’t you have to be a man to be a postman?? x

    Jen! Good, you’re back, I’ve been suffering from recipe deficiency. How was Lisbon?? x

    J: McEejit!! LOL!! Maker of probes for missiles? There’s a joke in there somewhere – give me time. Aah, long chats about absolutely nothing – Hubby was moaning about our little belter this morning – I think we managed 35 minutes – impressive, huh? xxxx

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34. Jennynib says:

    March 8, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Ha! More like 45 but I suppose deleting the ‘Omigods’ knocks off about 10 minutes…

    Oh, yes. The missile probes. I was a fully paid up member of Amnesty International at the time, too. Conflict of interest? Moi? How did they think I afforded the subscription?!

    Tut, tut, Bugs. ANTM is The Devil. (albeit horribly addictive) :O

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35. jen says:

    March 8, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    Lisbon was fab – apart from the work side of things, which is unfortunately why I was there in the first place… Still, we had one afternoon off, so I went out and stuffed my face with pastries Will have a full write-up on the blog soon(ish)

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36. Taffy's Mum says:

    March 8, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    Susan: We did the Canyon when we were last in Vegas – talk about Awesome! I also have to point out that it was the first and LAST time OH will ever get into a helicopter as he hated every second we were in it. He felt so rough when we landed in the Canyon that he couldn’t face the champagne picnic they provided so I had his share of champagne hic

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37. englishmuminireland says:

    March 8, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    J: Hubby reckons he knows when I’m on the phone to you instantly because he hears ‘OHMIGOD!!’ echoing round the house! Amnesty International? I bet you got accosted by one of the great unwashed in some high street waving a clipboard at you, didn’t you? xxx

    Jen: OOh pastries! Look forward to the write up for that one x

    TM: Hubby’s mate J went out to Vegas for the Ricky Hatton fight and did the helicopter thing over the Canyon. It was mighty windy, but obviously being a pilot he was fine, merrily taking pictures and chatting away, before turning round to realise that all his mates were green and groaning and not having quite as much fun!!

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38. Don't Bug Me! says:

    March 9, 2008 at 1:06 am

    To All – I agree about ANTM – I told you I couldn’t explain why I watch it.
    To EM – I deliberately said postman, since I feel it insults my intellect by suggesting that I can’t cope with the ending “man” and changing all endings to “woman” for females. I don’t care about the word – so long as I have equality in the important things in life such as wages, hiring, promotions etc. And if anyone dare tell me I can’t do something because I might get PMT, well, you don’t want to see what might happen, especially if I do have PMT at the time!

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39. englishmuminireland says:

    March 10, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    DBM: The Disreputable One, as much as I love the very bones of him, has this habit of not listenining when you’re cross, because ‘oh, time of the month is it?’ Grrr. Drives me crackers. You go girl. Take it you don’t say ‘personhole’ either? lol xx

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40. Martin says:

    March 10, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    That is a spectacular response O English Mother, Congratulations. This makes comment number 40, I sometimes get that much in a month!

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41. Don't Bug Me! says:

    March 11, 2008 at 12:18 am

    No, I don’t say personhole very often – arsehole perhaps, but not personhole :~O

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42. SUSAN B says:

    March 11, 2008 at 1:33 am

    Actually, I meant motoring to the Grand Canyon – I wouldn’t get into one of the tourist ‘copters if there was a gun at my head!! Too many of them CRASH! So glad you lived to tell about it -LOL. Driving to the north rim and looking down into that cavernous maw is truly spiritual!

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43. englishmuminireland says:

    March 11, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    Martin: 43!!! This is my absolute best. Twenty Major once got about 400 comments on one post, so I’ve got a way to go yet x

    DBM: Heh. I’m developing a nice Irish lilt to the word ‘arrrrsehole’ these days. SO much more satisfying x

    Susan: I’m desperate to go! Never even been to America. Oh and Hawaii is on our list too. We could pop in for tea x

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44. englishmuminireland says:

    March 18, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    And this one is my mate Becca’s, via emails:

    Four jobs I’ve held:- Waitress, Estate Agent, Administration Manager and Teaching Assistant

    Four movies I’ve watched over and over again:- Lord of the Rings (all three), Star Wars (all 6), Monty Pythons Life of Brian, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves! (sad!)

    Four places I’ve been:- Finland, Canada, France & Ireland

    Four places I’ve lived:-Guildford, Chesham, Boxmoor and Tring

    Four TV shows I watch:- Primeval, anything with Ant & Dec, Doctor Who and Torchwood

    Four radio shows I listen to:- Radio 1 all day!

    Four things I look forward to:- Being with my family, holidays, days off work and going to bed and the end of a night out!

    Four favourite foods:- any type of roast, strawberry Pavlova, profiteroles, scampi

    Four places I’d rather be:- at home, on holiday, anywhere with family and/or friends

    Four people I email regularly:-You, Clare, Denise and James’ football manager!!!

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