Wow, can't believe it hasnt' been announced on here yet! I was driving along in my car this afternoon, when I remembered voting a couple of months ago and that the results would be announced today. I put the radio onto radio 2 and Jo Whiley was just saying Duran Duran were no 3, and that she had 2 albums left to announce. When she said ...

SBTN in Boots, Stafford today!

 Hi Girls - haven't been on here for ages - I do lurk a bit, so have sort of been keeping up with your adventures.It's lovely to hear what everyone's up to! Hope everyone's well and coping with the bitterly cold weather - it really is raw isn't it? (Our transatlantic and scandinavian friends calling us all wimps as they ...

 EC on BBC Radio Stoke this morning. The guy said when H&F came out, he played it over and over again in the car as it's a brilliant album. I texted  the show to say what good taste he had and said that all Keane's albums are brilliant and that Strangeland hasn't had enough airplay. We have to educate these guys!

Hi Girls - hope you are all feeling festive now! Not long to go til the BigDay. I love to have my coffee from my Triangles mug -- I got it on the Perfect Symmetry tour. I love any kind of mug - Mr CM is always saying 'not another mug ' when I add to my collection! Anyone who works in the NHS gets my respect. Here in Stafford, as you ...

The guy in our post office! He looked at the Strangeland badge on my coat and said 'That's a brilliant album.....what taste!

Helloooo Ladies...just checking in quickly here - been rushed off my feet at home and at work. Glad to report all cards sent out by post - just local 'put through the door' ones to deliver! Lots of wrapping done, and yes, like you Jules, lots of swearing at the Sellotape! Was proud of my recycling/greenness in using a Primark bag as brown ...

You all  make me giggle! Keep it up! A festive twist on our obsessive state...  So...you can't help but have a big grin on your face when 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' gets to the '...our Hopes And Fears ...(of all the years..etc...) at the Carol Service. Gets me every time!

Ohh gosh Jules- you wouldn't smile if you saw me ranting - not a pretty sight! Thank heavens for the internet not being 'visible' ...yet!  I'm sure it will all be like Skype one day!  xx

Oooh Amethyst - how could you ever forgive him!!!  When your daughter comes home from school and says 'We're doing the Battle of Hastings in History..'.and you immediately get excited and  suggest a 'field trip'. (Only to be given a very 'knowing' stare by a 12 year old who was taken to the Sovereign ...