- Susan sounds heartfelt
- Tom manages to get some menus
- Pip still doesn’t see it
Susan sounds heartfelt
Coy about her firsthand experience of prison, Susan also sounded heartfelt about her irritation at being cornered by Vicky.
You could say it was her own fault for insisting Vicky watched her doing a sale at the village shop – but has she met her match? Does Vicky outtalk Susan?
Tom manages to get some menus
Hurrah to Roy for giving Tom a hard time
“The days when women had supper on the table for their men went out with the ark – get your butt in gear and get organised”
Though ‘butt’ surely should have been arse? It sounded very odd coming from a country lad like Roy.
Mind you, Brenda sounded happy enough with her man’s ability to hunt and forage for food (albeit at the pub).
Does Tesco’s not deliver to Ambridge? The food shortage could be solved with a few clicks on the computer (though with a heavy conscience)
Pip still doesn’t see it
It’s obviously going to be a long time before Pip sees Jude for what he is.
After his recent behaviour over her studying, why on earth does she think that he’ll have given even more than a second’s thought about whether she needs cheering up?
And as for Jude taking Pip somewhere special … the ‘man’ doesn’t have a clue!
It’ll be warm cans of cheap larger at a mates party. Pip won’t like it, but she’ll more than likely lump it.
- Dreaded looking like Fanny Craddock
- What you know about cricket you could write on the back of a fag pack and still have room for War and Peace
- Brian’s on form
- You grow the flipping things!
Dreaded looking like Fanny Craddock
I’m sure that’s something we all worry about. Daily.
What you know about cricket you could write on the back of a fag pack and still have room for War and Peace
Harsh Mr Tom’s Sausages (but probably all too true about Jazzer)
Brian’s on form
Forced to partake in cocktails at The Dower House with Matt and Lilian, Brian’s on top-notch form:
“I would rather stick pins in my eyes”
“All that fresh air, I expect” (on Jennifer’s comment to Matt that he was looking good)
“It was like skiing uphill” (at the end of their evening)
“He’s even cagier now than when he was put away – I wouldn’t trust him with a library book”
According to Brian and Jennifer, Matt and Lilian look rock solid. At the moment …
You grow the flipping things!
Second week into her new job, and the cracks are becoming huge between Tom and Brenda.
Why Brenda started cooking everything at the weekend for the week I’ll never know – is Tom completely bereft of any culinary skills? Or is he just lazy? Or has Brenda confused modern day living with a 1950s housewife role?
So while Brenda’s handing out samples (“like being back in a burger van with heels”), Tom can’t even get it together enough to have spuds or veg in the house. Which he grows.
“I’m so tired I’ll tell you where to stuff them”
Quite right Brenda. But you did create this situation by being such a doormat.
I don’t think they’ll be setting their wedding date anytime soon.
- The gift that keeps on giving
- The corkscrew has moved, but brandy upstairs ….
- Ask Kenton about the Sticky Wicket
- Did I hear silage mentioned?
The gift that keeps on giving
Never mind Eddie and Joe – the good was going while David didn’t know about it.
Of course he has right on his side, but didn’t he seem a bit pompous?
Casting up is never a good thing, and telling someone they only got the job because of you doing a good deed is a tad off-hand. Didn’t Eddie have a part to play in it?
Still – one cannot step on the reputation of Saint David, and he did at least pre-warn Eddie so that he wasn’t fired.
Yet.
The corkscrew has moved, but brandy upstairs …
I know Matt doesn’t have that many fans out there, but I was glad to see him back at home with his Pusscat.
New robe, long shower, good food, a garden to relax in and a lovely woman to share it with.
A happy, fruity sounding Lilian. Just as we like her.
Ask Kenton about the Sticky Wicket
Seriously, I’ve said it before – but does anyone ever say anything nice about Kenton, or take an interest in him?
Did I hear silage mentioned?
That, and the Sticky Wicket, must mean that summer has started.
- Shouldn’t Vicky’s optimism be a good thing?
- A bacon roll and a mineral water wouldn’t see ma granny through Jeremy Kyle
- I’m fond of you …
Shouldn’t Vicky’s optimism be a good thing?
Well, it should.
So why does her never ending ability to look on the bright side annoy everyone and anyone?
It might be that she’s inappropriate – Lilian was hardly going to thank her for pointing out that Matt’s tag was a good thing as it’d lead to cuddles and wine
It might be that it’s based on an incomplete understanding – Tom makes organic sausages. Where do veal pies fit into that – even with a hint of ham?
Or, it could just be that Vicky’s optimism is an excuse for her to bully and command all she surveys.
The jury is out – until ‘it’ (whatever it is) happens.
A bacon roll and a mineral water wouldn’t see ma granny through Jeremy Kyle
Quite right Jazzer.
She’s need a tin of Irn Bru instead of the water.
I’m fond of you …
Ouch. That just isn’t something you want to hear from the one you’ve just told that you love them.
So – Paul loves Lilian – Lilian wanted to be desired, and thinks Paul is an open, generous, strong and warm man – but values his friendship – and sees her future life as being with Matt.
So Lilian’s made her choice, but is that the end of it?
What about Jennifer and Brian knowing about the whole frisson?
How will Lilian explain she’s even seen Paul, let alone that he’s been in the house, stayed overnight with her at a hotel, fixed her mum’s cooker …
And – what will Paul’s next step be? Will he try another angle? Tell Matt himself?
Or did he have an ulterior motive all along???
Either way, I’m glad the night in the hotel proved to be barren. That just wasn’t Lilian’s style.
- Sticky Wicket Bullying
- Seriously. You can’t say ‘no’ to Vicky
- The bull or an early night?
- Matt scores the decider, with only one night to go
Sticky Wicket Bullying
Yup. It’s Alistair bullying about the sticky wicket. Again.
Seriously. You can’t say ‘no’ to Vicky
Mike couldn’t.
Brenda failed.
Ed’s going to hate to use that adjustable spanner to make her listen.
And even the normally self-serving Tom couldn’t stop Vicky’s march forwards.
The bull or an early night?
Tom wants the bull, Brenda wants an early night – but it’s all academic as Brenda has to do the cooking for the week.
Fast forward 20 years into their marriage. Tom is down the pub. Brenda is doing the dishes after cooking Sunday lunch, coping with their 5 kids, wondering where he career, opportunity and life went …
Mind you, that’s assuming Tom even managed to get Brenda down the aisle. Doesn’t look too good at the moment.
And Matt scores the decider, with only one night to go
Was that me, or did Matt sound like a completely different man?
Not sure if he has a great councillor, priest or cellmate inside, but he must be talking to someone who is helping him to notice his mistakes, and apologise for them before he causes any real damage.
And it appeared to be heartfelt.
He’s an idiot. Realised his mistake. Called himself an idiot. Told Lilian that it was her he wanted to come home to. And even realised that he couldn’t take Lilian for granted.
Whether that was all for real or not, Matt could have just grasped Lilian away from Paul, with only seconds left of injury time.
- Lycra and six packs
- Now you’ve got to shut up and listen to me
- “Whatever finesse means”
- “Put the pie veal into the pie”
Lycra and six packs
So Jazzer reckons Harry
“persuaded her to let him move in”
And he also feels hard done by that Fallon never asked him to move in.
Ach Jazzer. Get a grip, dinnae fash about Harry and play it calm wae Fallon.
Otherwise, you’re in danger of being a real pain, not far removed from the behaviour of a certain Miss Pip Archer …
Now you’ve got to shut up and listen to me
Atta a girl Lilian! If Matt won’t stop to think about you, make him
Still – considering Matt doesn’t believe even Peggy and Ted are just good friends, you’ve no chance of persuading him about yourself and Paul.
“Whatever finesse means”
Ah. Thanks for the clarification there Tom. There was me thinking you were a cultured, educated guy.
Mind you, the fact that you’re still moaning about Brenda having to do all her ironing and the cooking for the week on one of her days off speaks volumes.
If I were you, I’d keep an eye out for Brenda having to ‘work late’ on a regular basis – especially when all you can offer is a night at the bull. While I reckon a quiet night in at the local is the perfect Friday night – that’s probably because my village doesn’t even have a local – and I’m not a 20-something like Brenda.
Also watch out for not being sensitive around Helen. She’s only going to get worse, and worse, and worse, and worse ….
“Put the pie veal into the pie”
Seriously – shouldn’t Vicky go onto Dragons’ Den? She’d be marvellous.
Vicky has a great sense of when a customer is, or isn’t, going to buy.
And her product development is second to none.
Still. She can be very, very persuasive. Just ask Mike …
- Grundy’s Field Campsite
- It’s not worth it Eddie!
- South Africa just doesn’t compare to Felpersham
- “Oh thank God” that’s Jude’s car
Grundy’s Field Campsite
For once, the Grundy’s are right and Brian is wrong.
Though I doubt that have done the Health and Safety checks – you can set-up a campsite with minimal facilities.
So what’s next?
Someone hurts themselves and they get sued? Wild stag parties that create havoc by trying to cow tip? The cows revolt and stampede through the campers? Floods? Joe selling his cider then getting arrested for having no licence?
It’s not worth it Eddie!
You’ll get caught – fired – then in major trouble with Clarrie.
Your dad Joe is just like having a devil on your shoulder.
South Africa just doesn’t compare to Felpersham
Sorry Kate. But it has to be utter bollocks that only Felpersham has the right course.
Still, can’t wait for the fireworks on your return!
“Oh thank God” that’s Jude’s car
Well that was something I didn’t see David ever saying.
I can see why he and Ruth felt they needed to compromise, but am truly gutted Jude is being let back onto the farm. The little swine will only think he’s won.
Still, it’s a good sign that Pip wanted to come home, and was heard to utter “my own fault.”
Maybe there’s hope yet? Or, now that she’s back at home, there’s always the ‘lock ‘em in’ solution.
- This Charming Man
- Don’t they have TV in prison?
- Now that’s a wonderful range of choices for an ex-con
- Lovely
- Does anyone give Kenton a break?
This Charming Man
My word – how Jennifer’s attitude to Paul has changed!
She’s gone from warning Lilian to not have anything to do with him, to being genuinely happy to see him, apologising for interrupting one of his and Lilian’s ‘moment’ and was blatantly trying to encourage Lilian’s attentions to him!
Amazing can happen when Brian gives the okay nod …
Anyhoo – Matt or Paul, Paul or Matt?
It doesn’t sound like life is going to be a heady swirl of wonders with Matt when he gets out. While I admit to not having seen The Sopranos, and have heard it’s quite superb, sitting in and watching it doesn’t sound like Lilian’s cup of gin. Especially when Paul’s shown her London, a nice hotel, and (perhaps) his …
Don’t they have TV in prison?
Or newspapers?
And didn’t the recession kick in well before Matt was banged up?
So – why on earth does he still think property will keep him in the manner he is accustomed to???
Now that’s a wonderful range of choices for an ex-con
So when Matt gets home next Tuesday, he can choose between doing nothing, pottering in the garden or playing golf.
I find it hard to see why that’s such a bad thing. Dodgy property deals, or having time to watch Midsomer Murders.
Hmmm.
Lovely
Glad to hear that Peggy has given into Ted’s charms.
That’s really quite nice, that is.
Does anyone give Kenton a break?
David’s ability to defecate on all thing’s Kenton is well known, but Elizabeth!?!
Poor Kenton. All he wanted to do was show photos of his daughter, and share his enthusiasm for the new look Jaxx.
- There’s nothing like getting pregnant with your mum
- Could Jude be any more of an utter w***er?
There’s nothing like getting pregnant with your mum
Each to their own, and I suppose if you are having a baby by yourself, there isn’t probably anyone better to be with you than your mum.
Especially Pat, who was heard to utter:
“She’s not pregnant – she’s just fat”
Typical Helen, but she’s massively over convinced that this first time has worked. While Pat was trying to calm her down, it’s going to be a long and painful road from conception, to birth, to toddler stage, to teens, to middle age …. *sigh*
Could Jude be any more of an utter w***er?
Honestly – whereas Vicky has superb entertainment value, Jude is simply devoid of any quality that would suggest he’s more than a one dimensional man-boy.
And poor Pip is falling for it.
She worriedly asks if she’s dull – after (what seemed like) hours of Jude berating her for studying. He tells her she’s too conscientious.
He became very shouty mcshouty – refusing to understand that Pip did need to work – getting angry for Pip apologising – making rash statements, then telling Pip to ‘Believe’ him.
And all of this over a mid-week party?!?
“Well, you’re no fun anymore”
I don’t think you’ve ever been fun, Jude.
Good on you Pip for at least standing up to his flak and not heading out with him. He’s trying to control you – wake up and accept that your dad is actually right …
- On Yersel Fallon!
- Missed her during the cabbages
- A day pregnant with anticipation
On Yersel Fallon!
At only the second time of meeting, you’ve managed to get Harry’s feet under your kitchen table.
Harry was
“Looking forward to seeing you padded up”
So maybe Jazzer was right to be worried?
Missed her during the cabbages
Oh for goodness sake Tom!
It’s bad enough saying that out loud, but to even think it in the first place doesn’t bode well for you and Brenda.
Quite simply, not everyone’s world revolves you, your family and your farm.
A day pregnant with anticipation
Just exactly what is going on at Helen’s NHS?
In a matter of months, she’s seen consultants, had her counselling and tests, and is off tomorrow to be impregnated.
From what I’ve experienced with friends, it can take years to even get to this stage – especially with a lack of sperm due to the fact that the child has a right to know who their biological father is when they turn 18.
Maybe there’s too much sperm in Ambridge?
“Nine months from tomorrow I shall very likely be a mum”
A shiver ran up my spine when Helen uttered that.
- Can’t Tom do the cooking?
- Give it a wallop
- Your Sticky Wicket needs you
- We just don’t like Jude
Can’t Tom do the cooking?
Did I hear Brenda just say she’d done all of the cooking for the week?
I know Tom has expressed rather dated attitudes towards what he expects of a wife, but surely Brenda needs to make sure that they both share the domestic burden that her new job has created?
Not so much the modern woman after all.
Give it a wallop
And that makes for great video footage.
Jill does seem to be a natural, though. Following on from her stellar performance at Lower Loxley’s Christmas, she seems to have taken to the small screen with gusto.
Maybe she is the new Delia/Nigella/Fanny after all.
Your Sticky Wicket needs you!
It’ll be an on-going theme until the Sticky Wicket actually takes place, but, yet another year – and no-one is signing up for the sticky wicket. Again.
We just don’t like Jude
I think all of us are behind you on that one, Ruth.
“Mindless and irresponsible”
Spot on. While I don’t think he’s doing any of it on purpose, Jude is indeed deficient in all the important areas that would make him even a half decent person. No character at all.
- Would it be so terrible for a teenager to stay in on a Friday?
- Out of the moos of cows
- When you think of the Athenians …
- Does Lilian want a fresh new start?
- Pip loves Jude
Would it be so terrible for a teenager to stay in on a Friday?
Come on David.
Even though most of us would rather boil our heads than spend five minutes with Jude … you can’t honestly expect a teenager to want to stay in with their folks on a Friday night.
Out of the moos of cows
… come reconciliation between David and Pip/Jude?
Mais non mon matey – David made it clear that Jude was a great help, but only because there wasn’t anyone else.
Anyway – how did that fence get broken? Could Jude have had something to do with it?
When you think of the Athenians …
Of which, Jim, I am often found to do.
Nice to hear Ambridge had an opinion about anything to do with the election.
“some returning officers may be not returning”
*snort*
“The only obstacle in Ambridge was Joe touting for his auction”
Superb. Sounds just like where I voted, which involved a 20 minute walk over stone bridges, fields and though our neighbouring village (which is a city compared to our humble hamlet). I won’t stress too much about my greyhounds accompanying me, while I was wearing my flat cap, but you get the picture …
Does Lilian want a fresh new start?
It didn’t really sound very convincing to me. Even Matt has picked up her unhappy vibes – even though he hasn’t really understood them.
Despite knowing that he can’t assume Lilian will be there to collect him from prison, he still manages to push on with ‘the business’.
Watch yourself Mr Crawford. I’m still on your side over Paul, but that sort of insensitivity will get you nowhere!
Pip loves Jude
I think we all felt David’s pain when Pip told him she loved Jude.
Silly, silly, silly lassie.
Still – she has a point that David is making her choose between Jude and the farm/her family.
If he backed off, she might just have the energy to spot what an utter pleb Jude actually is.
One can only hope.
- On your knees mister – I want to see you grovel
- When Fallon met Harry
- So did Joe vote?
- The ‘must have’ addition to any household
- A new strategy for the Single Wicket must be found!
On your knees mister – I want to see you grovel
Oh that could have led to a whole new storyline between Fallon and Kenton.
When Fallon met Harry
How fast did she want Kenton to disappear when she saw Harry?
And again a mention of his surname – Henry Mason – looks like he won’t be disappearing anytime soon … more’s the pity for Jazzer.
So did Joe vote?
We must be told!
That hung parliament could have been tipped away by Mr Grundy Senior
The ‘must have’ addition to any household
Is seemingly an old mangle.
Humpf.
A new strategy for the Single Wicket must be found!
Here it comes again – I still have to check what it is – and numbers signing up are low.
Again.
- Pip a Kate-in-waiting?
- Jill just had a loose wire
- Ian would love to get hold of some cherries for the kitchen
- If Paul has Jennifer and Brian on side …
- Watch out Paul … she’s moving up from ham to steak!
Pip a Kate-in-waiting?
Or will she indeed
“come out it a sensible young woman”
Jill just had a loose wire
Jill was wishing Lilian had given her some more warning when she turned up with Paul, but she doesn’t know the half of it!
Well as Jill was hoping “he knows what he’s doing”, only Lilian knows the real truth ...
Ian would love to get hold of some cherries for the kitchen
*snort*
If Paul has Jennifer and Brian on side …
“If she could just get over this blind loyalty”
“Kind and decent”
How delighted was Brian when Jennifer was saying that Paul was nice, and that Lilian should get someone better than Matt anyway!
Methinks Paul is on a ‘divide and conquer’ kick
Watch out Paul … she’s moving up from ham to steak!
“Come back afterward – I need to thank you … somehow”
Yikes. When a woman offers you steak, after previously offered you a nice slice of ham, you know you’re doing something right.
- Jude is getting ‘inspired’
- Sabrina can’t count?
- Ambridge Heritage Group
Jude is getting ‘inspired’
While he may not be as callous as Leon (as far as we know), Jude’s behaviour is starting to really grate. The fact that Pip is falling for it just makes it all the more irritating.
He cares what “the guys” think.
But he couldn’t care less about Lower Loxley’s website – even though he’s studying website design. Though, does his lack of interest in work related to his studies suggest that he has some sort of trust fund? That might also explain where the car came from.
He reckons Pip is boring for studying, and isn’t quite supportive of the fact that she probably needs to study at his due to the atmosphere at home
And now he’s into film making. Of the gothic variety. I thought the Goth phase was more early teens (and isn’t it now Emo?).
Anyway – he’s so ‘inspired’ that he’s cornered Pip into staying overnight at his place.
“Who would you rather keep happy?”
Emotional blackmail of the lowest form, especially on an inexperienced lass like Pip.
David will be reaching for his shotgun any second now …
Sabrina can’t count???
Or is it just her reputation for being a bit flighty?
Very very glad that the Village Shop has worked out for Susan. It’s been lovely to have peace from her for the last wee while. I only hope it doesn’t start up again when the reality of the new Village Shop kicks in.
Ambridge Heritage Group
You cheeky monkey Joe!
“in aid of one of the oldest families in Ambridge”
was your biggest mistake. That’s way too obvious, and founding anything with ‘Group’ or ‘Committee’ was bound to get the attention of all those civic minded folks.
I wonder what rumour Oliver has in mind?
- Probably turn out more like Fanny Cradock
- Great Grundy Merchandise!
- What’s the big deal about Kirsty?
Probably turn out more like Fanny Cradock
Could indeed – but what was Jill thinking that she might be more of a Nigella?
Deila – for sure – Fanny – most likely.
But I really can’t see Nigella’s vampish charm taking a Jill Archer form.
Still, she can but try!
Great Grundy Merchandise!
Oh aye – I thought Joe had been a bit quiet lately.
And there he is. With a pile full of (what probably is just) tat. And a scheme to make money.
Oh dear.
What’s the big deal about Kirsty?
Am I missing a subtle undertone, but what’s the big deal about Kenton being so desperate for Kirsty to work for him?
Does he want more than just a hand behind the bar?
Or is this more about Kirsty letting Sid/Jolene/Fallon and/or Helen down?
Or, something else to do with the whole bizarre Helen/Patrick/Kirsty/Tony circle?
- The election comes to Ambridge
- Who needs a man when you’ve got your mum
- Pip should be strapped somewhere …
- Paul starts work on the family
The election comes to Ambridge
In the form of an election flyer on the doormat.
Don’t politicians doorstep anymore?
Who needs a man when you’ve got your mum
Well, at least Helen can be 100% sure that Pat won’t run for the hills.
Can’t she …?
Pip should be strapped somewhere …
Not because she’s seeing Jude or (according to Ruth) not getting her College work done.
But because she’s utterly unbearable at the moment.
Amazing that she hasn’t realised that she can move out. Or, even more amazing, that David and Ruth haven’t worked that one out either.
Paul starts work on the family
He’s a crafty one indeed.
Who do we think the family will choose to back?
A seemingly nice chap, with a solid business, and who is happy to help out Lilian’s dear old mum.
Or a demonstrably dodgy geezer who has created family feuds, broken Lilian’s heart time and again and would rather make money than be part of the family.
- I Want To Hold Your Hand
- It might be Matt that sounds the death knell
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Ah well – after all those years “trying to hold onto him”, Jack seems settled with his new lady friend.
At least Peggy has finally spoken to Ted again. If, as Ted said, at least Jack isn’t alone anymore – why should Peggy?
It might be Matt that sounds the death knell
Rather than Paul and Lilian’s efforts – it sounds like Matt is going to end up pushing Lilian away.
Silly boy. While I can understand that he wants to get back into his old life, does he have no clue about what he’s done to Lilian by racing down this path before?
Maybe he doesn’t care that much for her after all …
Anyway - did they or didn't they?
- Shouldn’t I?
- Only idiots and saddos
- Hot Harry
Shouldn’t I?
Oh-ho!
Did they or didn’t they?!?
Seemingly ‘Mr Morgan’ is quite a mover, but we were left wondering if Lilian find out more about his moves beyond the dance floor.
It did sound like Lilian was trying to convince herself that Matt isn’t quite her ideal man. His money obsession makes him distant and overtly focused – whereas Paul is most certainly giving Lilian all of the attention she craves.
I can completely see why Lilian is so interested in another man, but surely she could have done better than her current partner’s brother. What’s more, Paul has never struck me as a bit slimy.
And I might be getting overtly paranoid about surnames (after Jude's popped up in conversation last week) - but does the mention of Paul's surname mean that this is going to be anything but a brief encounter?
Only idiots and saddos
Aye – cheers Jazzer!
Hot Harry
Yet another nickname to add to Harry’s ever growing list.
Maybe Jazzer is right to be so jealous?
- Exciting and Buzzy
- Pouncing Patrick
- You know it’s bad when Tony’s certain
- How very dare she!
- Well, at least the fertility clinic knows what to do
Exciting and Buzzy
So glad Brenda has got the job.
Tom’s Sausages is just thinking of himself (as per), so here’s hoping Brenda has more nights out minus the engagement ring.
Honestly, I do try and find something to like about Tom, but he continually stops me from doing so.
Pouncing Patrick
Not sure Patrick is a pouncing type of chap. He’ll also probably be horrified to hear that Helen thinks he’s stalking him.
You’re a strange man Tony. A very, very strange man.
You know it’s bad when Tony’s certain
“You and Brenda are a strong couple. Of that I’m certain”
Hmm. Maybe Tony should check with Pat before he makes such statements.
And has he forgotten the way they fell apart (or Tom’s Sausages ripped them apart) over the whole Matt-Crawford-money-to-save-Tom’s-Sausages-because-Brenda-was-being-blackmailed saga?
Brenda was a fool to go back, but maybe Leicester will wake her up to him.
Or, at the very least, make her so tired that he ceases to even figure.
How very dare she!
I don’t know. That Helen just can’t let Brenda have her moment of glory (albeit Helen didn’t actually know it was a moment of glory).
Well, at least the fertility clinic knows what to do
I am deeply ashamed of myself, but was snorting like a school kid over:
“The fertility clinic has got a slot”
Sorry …
- Stereotypes about builders
- Kenton tries it on with Kirsty
- Camp Grundy
- Wife Swap anyone?
Stereotypes about builders
Shame on you Kirsty. Of course they can help it!
And don’t builders now have to go on equality training?
Kenton tries it on with Kirsty
He’d better watch his step on that one. Cheesestraw will not be one to cross if she has yet more work to do (and lest we forget that her hormones are probably about to shoot through the dairy roof soon!)
Camp Grundy
Joe has a point about ‘back to basics’.
Folks do pay good money to be in the middle of a field, with no facilities. And they’d pay even more good money to have Joe’s barn within cider-goggles stumbling distance.
Wife Swap anyone?
What a wee shame that was on Peggy.
She’s been nervous about bumping into Ted again (after he invited her to lunch), but Jack gets in their first by refusing to be separated from Ted’s wife.
I know. It’s not funny. But maybe it’s time for Peggy to accept her Jack is no longer there?
- Vicky doesn’t listen
- Jazzer starts a blog
- Prince ‘the karate kid’ Harry
- Stay away from offices with ‘chill out’ spaces
Vicky doesn’t listen ...
Although, when she’s finished with you, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing it for years.
Allegedly.
Jazzer starts a blog
Maybe Jazzer should just stick to his ‘real’ routine and ignore Ed’s really corny writing.
Prince ‘the karate kid’ Harry
How on earth can Harry ‘learn his place’ if Jazzer keeps giving him such exalted nicknames?
Jazzer really needs to wind his neck in before Harry goes all Henry the VIII on him. (see what I did there …snort!)
Stay away from offices with ‘chill out’ spaces
In my opinion.
They are either teetering on the edge of liquidation due to spending on office furnishings.
Or, they expect you to sleep there because you can’t go home until the job is done.
Watch out for the cool stuff, Brenda.
- Of all the Universities in the world
- Quite right David
Of all the Universities in the world
Here comes Kate!
Quite right David
Spot on for banning Jude, but you can’t ban him and then expect Pip to hang around the farm.
Choose between gritting your teeth and managing not to punch him every time you see him, or stand back and watch as Pip moves out, bit by bit.
I’d make sure Pip didn’t leave him. She’s still got a lot of growing up to do.
- “We’re almost family …”
- Can you really afford a herd of pet bull calves?
“We’re almost family …
… so no one will get the wrong idea.”
Hmm. Not sure if you do believe that Lilian, or if you’re trying to make yourself believe it.
Looks to me like Paul’s going to get you right where he wants you.
The shame, the shame …
Can you really afford a herd of pet bull calves?
Vicky.
Listen.
To.
Ed.
- Nearly back, Matt
- “Never judge a book by the words”
- Feel a bit sorry for Jim?
Nearly back, Matt
Hurrah to hearing Matt’s dulcet tones again ...
... even though he’s saying all the wrong things!
I can only imagine that you would get over focused on ‘what’s next’ for you when you’re getting ready to leave prison, but saying to your partner
“You are absolutely essential”
when you’re only talking about business is surely an amateur mistake?
As Jennifer said
“I can’t remember last time he really made her happy”
So, with Paul circling, Matt needs to stop being self-obsessed and think about his lovely Pussycat.
But then again, Paul does need to realise that Matt’s not going to take any of his shenanigans quietly. As Brian said:
“Lovely cuddly Paul better watch his step”
“Never judge a book by the words”
Eh? What’s going on in that heid of yours Mr Jazzer?
“One mair olive and I’ll turn into Russell Crowe”
Um. Lost me there again Jazzer.
Maybe it’s a sign of his desperation that he went to the effort to dress as a gladiator to crash Jim’s party (hardly a stomping rave),
but Jazzer seems to be slowly driven mad by hearing about how wonderful Harry is wherever he turns.
Surely this all has to lead to Harry becoming Fallon’s new beau???
Feel a bit sorry for Jim?
Well, not really.
Although Jim blames Jazzer and his ‘daughter-in-law’ for ruining his party, it was never really going to be the soiree he imagined.
A week night fancy dress. With strict instructions. And poetry to break the ice.
We didn’t see that one coming …
- Tony tries to pimp his daughter
- Me, David, Dad
Tony tries to pimp his daughter
Not very subtle there, Tony.
Sounds like Helen has sussed your cunning plan, and Patrick isn’t exactly in the right place to be considering wooing her.
“If I so even look at a women, take me outside and shoot me”
One can only hope a friend will put Patrick out of his misery early if he does start making eyes at Helen …
Me, David, Dad
Pip’s having to take a charm offensive after Jude’s childish behaviour, although it does seem that she’s genuine about being ashamed about the accident.
“Abusing our hospitality by risking your life”
Better stay away Jude. David’s armed and is a very annoyed dad.
- Jude go broom broom
- If anyone will know, it’s Brian
Jude go broom broom
Seriously, Jude must be lying about his age.
That’s no way for a 28 year old man to behave, unless he has very special needs (which hasn’t been suggested so far).
Childish tactics to have a go on the quad bike (indeed, the very fact that he was so desperate to get on it shows his immaturity) – the speed he was going – “don’t be a wuss” etc etc etc
Sounds like Pip is fine, but I wouldn’t hold out any hopes for Jude getting a clean bill of health if he does show up on Brookfield again.
While David’s tactics over the whole Jude/Pip relationship have been rather antiquated, and unsuccessful, it’s easy to forget that he’s simply being a dad.
And, as we all know, dads don’t take any prisoners when it comes to their child being hurt by someone else’s stupidity.
"Mr Archer"
Too little, too late Jude.
If anyone will know, it’s Brian
Jennifer doesn’t seemed to have twigged as yet, but Brian’s spotted the potential for an affair to happen/be happening between Lilian and Paul.
This has to be the worst attempt at an affair, if that is what Lilian is up to. She’s already been spotted out and about with her suitor, and is now blatantly floating on cloud 9 about after she’s met with him.
Matt simply isn’t going to be a happy chappy.
- Ah – that makes it okay then Tony
- Classic Lilian
- Seduction through ham?
Ah – that makes it okay then Tony
So Kirsty and Patrick are just mates.
That’s led to Tony engineering Patrick to meet with Helen.
I can see his point. Patrick does seem to have the same interests as Helen.
But what will he say when he realises that he’s being set up to be a ‘real life’ sperm donor rather than an anonymous one?
Or, does Tony think a man will make Helen completely forget about having a baby?!?
Goodness me, what a palaver.
All could be solved if they just went out and got Helen a nice dog to love. Loyal, good company and ultimately unable to do anything other than depend on her. Unless she left the door open by mistake …
Classic Lilian
“ no braids, buns, wire supports, gum Arabic or blonde wigs made from the stolen tresses of Germanic slave girls”
You’re great Lilian. Yes you are.
Seduction through ham?
Well, I suppose it might work for some folks.
Although, it seemed to me that Lilian has managed to pull herself back from the brink of an affair.
Talking about one’s partner, and how happy you’ll be to have him home, doesn’t lead to romps with another.
I hope Lilian won’t get more involved with Paul than she already is. He doesn’t seem to be a particularly nice chap,. And there’s going to be hell to pay anyway when Matt finds out Lilian’s even just been having coffee with Paul.
- Hurrah to the milkman’s blog
- Josh not Pip?
- Grandpa Simpson?
- Poetry as an icebreaker
Hurrah to the milkman’s blog
I think Harry does have a point about creating a blog for the milk round. But, then again, I’m obviously someone who likes blogs!
Ed does have a point that they may need to keep on at the basic sales to at least avoid overproduction, but there’d be no harm in starting to build those relationships through the blog.
Josh not Pip?
Now there’s a thought – are they setting up Josh to be the next head of Brookfield rather than Pip?
Though Josh does need to realise that when it comes to having girlfriend’s, his sister isn’t exactly showing a good example at the moment.
It’s not about getting serious – it’s making sure that the person you’re going out with isn’t a right plonker.
Easier said than done, though.
Grandpa Simpson?
Is Simpson Jude’s surname then?
If so – is this a signal that he might be around for longer than we’d normally expect?
Always watch out for a newcomer with a surname. They tend to have a longer lifespan.
Damn!
Poetry as an icebreaker
You have to admire Jim’s enthusiasm, but he is getting a bit overtly excited.
I wonder if he does ever notice that not everyone else has the same interests?
Couldn’t he just whip out a Twister?
And what’s this about sketches for the women’s hair? Is Jim a complete amateur when it comes to women??? Surely, by his age, he must’ve learnt that you never say anything about a woman’s hair other than to admire it. Never tell them how to wear it, just as you’d never tell them that indeed, their bum does look big in that.
“The more effort you put in the more fun we’ll get out of it”
Hmmm. I’m just wondering who exactly will be the minotaur.
- Alice and Chris – the new David and Ruth?!?
- Whatever happened to the age of elegance?
- Dreary me, Jim
- Pip will realise in time
Alice and Chris – the new David and Ruth?!?
Is it just me, or is the Alice and Chris storyline going nowhere fast?
Apart from the cheeky wee stunt Alice pulled to get the cottage, there doesn’t seem to be much more to Alice and Chris than having breakfast and avoiding their respective parents.
Or, am I missing some under currents?
Whatever happened to the age of elegance?
Indeed Brian. Indeed.
Though I wouldn’t have gone as far to say that women drinking pints is unnatural. It’s more what the many pints does to women, and town centres of a weekend night, that’s the problem. And I’d also add that pints also make many men far from elegant.
Dreary me, Jim
I was worried about Jim’s party being a bit too much. All those rules and planning, not enough ‘just turn up and have fun’
But I needn’t have been concerned. His invites are seemingly half academic lecture, half fashion notes.
That’s alright then.
Pip will realise in time
I agree with Ruth that it was lovely to hear Pip talk without moaning, screeching or saying ‘whatever’. Grand.
But she’s still eagerly anticipating Jude’s return.
Ah well. She’ll learn.
