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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:21 am Post subject: |
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I listen to about 2 seconds of Chris Evans show every weekday, the sound of his opening jingle makes me race for the off button. I just hate that guys voice - it really does grate. |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:35 am Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | it really does grate. |
It's grrrrrrreattttttttttttttttt !!! _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: |
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No ernie,
It's Frosties, and THEY'RE GREEEAAAT!!!!!! _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19386 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | I listen to about 2 seconds of Chris Evans show every weekday, the sound of his opening jingle makes me race for the off button. I just hate that guys voice - it really does grate. |
I feel the same way, thought I was out on a limb.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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No, you're not the only one, Helen.
To be fair to Ernie, who does like CE, I have tried to listen to the last twenty minutes of the shows this week on the way home from overtime. I managed to listen to about five minutes most nights before the cringe factor overtook me, although one night (Wednesday, I think) I got through ten. Must be improving, or my tolerance limit is lowering! _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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The trailers are enough to disuade me from ever listening to 'Driveltime' save for when the whinger is on holiday, in which case the 'L' from the middle can be dropped and the earplugs can be dispensed with. Cherskiy, was it for a bet, or some kind of Penance / Jankers? If the latter, boy, whatever you did it must have been bad! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Cherskiy, was it for a bet, or some kind of Penance / Jankers? If the latter, boy, whatever you did it must have been bad![/size][/color] |
Heh, heh.... No, I read Ernie's comments at the beginning of the week and decided to give CE another couple of chances. I can't see myself ever really liking the bloke's patter, but it was worth it, even just to reinforce my views. Next week I'll be back to the CDs.... _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Well I'm not forcing anyone & I don't share Mark's mission to convert everyone to enjoy certain presenters
Anyway I shouldnt respond positively to posts in the gripes section. That's not the spirit _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Well I'm not forcing anyone & I don't share Mark's mission to convert everyone to enjoy certain presenters
Anyway I shouldnt respond positively to posts in the gripes section. That's not the spirit |
No, I wasn't forced - but thought I would try to listen anyway, so I wasn't simply casting criticism without any personal experience to back my comments up.
My particular mission - to convert everyone to Bob's Saturday show - is a little more subliminal. If I write enough reviews, someone is bound to take notice! _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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AndyAndy2 RAJARed Member
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 548 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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I'm grateful for the reviews, Chersk - sometmes I miss the show and reading your review determines whether I listen again or not so cheers! _________________ Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp and that all his potted plants are called 'Steve'.....all we know is, he's called 'The Stig!'. |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Andy - two satisfied customers already, you and BB!
Right, chores done for the morning - time to listen to the first hour of the show.... _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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The_migster
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Location: In your darkest dreams
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:20 am Post subject: |
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I like the CE show _________________ Mig |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: |
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hello Mig!
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: |
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The_migster wrote: | I like the CE show |
You are not alone
I was dubious about CE taking it over, but it's a good show, which has got better.
He has great enthusiasm which I know can be too much for some. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:57 am Post subject: |
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but has lost listeners...... again... |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:01 am Post subject: |
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The_migster wrote: | I like the CE show |
another one. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:49 am Post subject: |
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Ooh, more people who like Chris, glad to read this, see, he's not so bad is he? |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: |
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I like it too- Mon-Thur. Not a huge fan of the Friday show- it's a little too roadshow-ish on a Friday, although I do listen to it, mainly cos I enjoy the traffic reports in a Schadenfreude way, knowing that I've been home for hours. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19386 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:57 am Post subject: |
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The_migster wrote: | I like the CE show |
Hello Miggy!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | another one. |
Where's Pugwash when you need him? |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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I like Drivetime, but only when CE's on holiday; you would think a man paid as much as CE would have more holiday days than Wogan, well we can hope can't we Santa?
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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The_migster
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Location: In your darkest dreams
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hi to H and hi to SantaFefan,
How are you doing? Well it's a comfort to know that some things don't change .
Work life was getting a bit hectic for me, hence my lack of posts. Not much has changed there but, well, I missed you guys!!
Back to CE though, I don't get to listen as much as I used to. BUT, I still like the show. What I can't stand to listen to though is the SW show. So, I think, he should go and CE should take his place in the afternoon slot. How does that sound? _________________ Mig |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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I never listen to R2 in the afternoons so if CE did that slot it would be ideal. I could then return to listening to drivetime! |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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replace my hero???
NEVER!
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The_migster
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Location: In your darkest dreams
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | I never listen to R2 in the afternoons so if CE did that slot it would be ideal. I could then return to listening to drivetime! |
Hosted by Danny Baker? _________________ Mig |
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The_migster
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 30 Location: In your darkest dreams
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | replace my hero???
NEVER!
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Hey, it was just an idea, I'm being selfish here. I know how much you love the show!!! lmao _________________ Mig |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | replace my hero???
NEVER!
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That must have been taken quite a while ago. He's bloated a bit since then.
"Who ate all the pies?" _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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Red Baron
Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 120
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I do the same!
I went into a shop in town on Thursday and they had him on - I had to leave!
Helen - I was up beside the Central Library - or what was left of it! I spent a lot of time in there when I was at school, strange to see it being pulled down!
RB
Helen May wrote: | firewirefred wrote: | I listen to about 2 seconds of Chris Evans show every weekday, the sound of his opening jingle makes me race for the off button. I just hate that guys voice - it really does grate. |
I feel the same way, thought I was out on a limb.
H |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19386 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Red Baron wrote: | I do the same!
I went into a shop in town on Thursday and they had him on - I had to leave!
Helen - I was up beside the Central Library - or what was left of it! I spent a lot of time in there when I was at school, strange to see it being pulled down!
RB
Helen May wrote: | firewirefred wrote: | I listen to about 2 seconds of Chris Evans show every weekday, the sound of his opening jingle makes me race for the off button. I just hate that guys voice - it really does grate. |
I feel the same way, thought I was out on a limb.
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Hi RB
I didn't know it was being pulled down, I can remember when it opened and that isn't all that long ago. I'm trying to think where the old one was but I can't.
My last visit while, I was back home on a visit, was to look up on micro fiche (sp?) a recipe from the Chronicle that I'd lost part of. I only remembered the month and year that it was published but I got there!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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SantaFefan
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: |
That must have been taken quite a while ago. He's bloated a bit since then.
"Who ate all the pies?" |
Love is blind...
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