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Could someone please advise that sad young woman that if you have fat legs - like mother like daughter - you should NEVER wear shoes with ankle straps. I mean, where was Carole Caplin when Cherie was picking these out as freebies somewhere in the world?
Also, if you're plump, no clingy dresses out of clingy fabric. No, no, no, no! I am not going to say anything about the hair as I do not wish to appear cruel on Iain's birthday.
A bracing walk along Blakeney Point is the best way I know to get politics out my system for a few hours.
Am I right in thinking Bliar was PM by 44? Don't let it prey on you that you have under-achieved. Possibly the best argument ever for the need for greater maturity in a PM (although not that mature, Ming).
Hope you enjoy being 44. Could be one of the best years since your mid thirties!
Phone Cam Foolery, that was a bit personal. As a Labour Party member I am not a fan of Margaret Thatcher, but I would never use language like that on her. And Verity, that was a bit unkind about the daughter. Do you know her? Do you know anything about her? Sorry to come across as a bit pious (I try not to be ;) ), but there is criticism, satire and abuse, and there is criticism, satire and abuse.
Paul Burgin - Yes, I do know something about her. The same thing that many of us know about her but are too kind to pass on.
The other thing I know is red shoes and a beige dress. No, no and no.
Fat legs and shoes with ankle straps. La même. And if you're fat, do not, repeat not, wear clingy fabrics. She was probably dressed in freebies that Cherie swept up in her dash through that department store in Sydney which offered her A (as in one) free gift. According to the store, Cherie picked, for free, a lot of clothes in different sizes - taking unpaid-for gifts home for all.
I would like to formerly endorse Phone Cam's dignified statement of disapproval.
I'm afraid that after that outburst about Mr Blair, you have given away your true identity. You're Gordon Brown, unless I am very mistaken. I do appologise to the real you, if I am wrong.
Happy Birthday and give my regards to the Cromer Bowling Green...many a happy hour spent playing with my bowls there, dont you know!
phone cam foolery could be funny but his lack of vocabulary keeps letting him down. Comprehensive drop out!
Many would support his main point but are put off by his football terrace language, which is not at all funny.
Iain. North Cornwall needs a good conservative candidate I am reliably informed...It is about to be split into two constituencies and you should aim for the Bodmin (the ancient capital of cornwall) to grab the crown.Do not worry about the Lib Dems beat them at their own game. Promise everything to everybody!
Belated happy returns from me too. So we are both Cancer crabs,one reason we are both drawn to North Norfolk. I am spending a week there next week.I'm sure your old friends there were really pleased to see you again.
Belated Happy Birthday! You look bloody good for your age (and quite sexy). But, please, less space for gossip or innuendo on the children of politicians - re: verity's comments - where there is frailty and vulnerability. Falling out of a nightclub, hypocrisy and such like...fine.
And I never knew he cared... 
Or could use Photoshop.
ReplyDeleteWATCH OUT Iain... he is obviously trying to ingratiate himself for a free holiday in Norfolk.
ReplyDeleteHope you plunged it in cold water before opening............. You can't be his favourite person!
ReplyDelete(Happy Birthday from me, Iain)
Happy Birthday. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI see you have changed your blog cv age. 44. Sounds nice.
Iain, you don't half look like David Cameron.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteMaybe next year's card will be postmarked "Pentonville".
Happy Birthday Iain!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one. :-)
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Iain.
ReplyDeleteSee, we in the Labour Party like you. Come and join us! ;)
I see that Toni has invested in a new pair of shoes to make him look taller than his sons.
ReplyDeleteGood man yourself, Iain. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteCould someone please advise that sad young woman that if you have fat legs - like mother like daughter - you should NEVER wear shoes with ankle straps. I mean, where was Carole Caplin when Cherie was picking these out as freebies somewhere in the world?
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you're plump, no clingy dresses out of clingy fabric. No, no, no, no! I am not going to say anything about the hair as I do not wish to appear cruel on Iain's birthday.
Very funny! Perhaps a peerage to follow?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday
Any requests apart from the entire Labour leadership being clapped in irons and West Ham to do the quadruple next season?
ReplyDeleteDear Kennedy, I already live in bloody Norfolk!
ReplyDeleteA bracing walk along Blakeney Point is the best way I know to get politics out my system for a few hours.
ReplyDeleteAm I right in thinking Bliar was PM by 44? Don't let it prey on you that you have under-achieved. Possibly the best argument ever for the need for greater maturity in a PM (although not that mature, Ming).
Hope you enjoy being 44. Could be one of the best years since your mid thirties!
Iain
ReplyDeletehappy birthday. So what is on teh to do list for this coming year? Anything on the "Must do before 45" that you haven't got round to yet?
Enjoy your peaceful weekend (I assume definition of peaceful means not appearing on the News Channels!)
Happy Birthday Iain!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the birthday wishes. One sad thing to report. No crabs anywhere. Fishermen haven;t been out for two days.
ReplyDeleteAnd no, Milkybarkid, no media whoring of any sort this weekend. I;m already suffering from withdrawal symptoms...
That letter from No 10 was lol hysterical. I had to put my glass (water) down when I read the bit about his retirement. Funny!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthdat Iain hope the Cromer Crabs go down well.
ReplyDeleteWho is the fat bird on the right hand side by the way and how come she has ginger hair?
many hippy returns
ReplyDeleteof course 64 is the new 44
let's hope it doesn't work the other way round....
Well that was very eloquent phone cam, I am sure you will get a pulitzer for that!
ReplyDeletePhone Cam Foolery, that was a bit personal. As a Labour Party member I am not a fan of Margaret Thatcher, but I would never use language like that on her.
ReplyDeleteAnd Verity, that was a bit unkind about the daughter. Do you know her? Do you know anything about her?
Sorry to come across as a bit pious (I try not to be ;) ), but there is criticism, satire and abuse, and there is criticism, satire and abuse.
phone cam foolery---that was a scream!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Iain and I'm sure the rest of the SNP would wish you the same if they knew.
Paul Burgin - Yes, I do know something about her. The same thing that many of us know about her but are too kind to pass on.
ReplyDeleteThe other thing I know is red shoes and a beige dress. No, no and no.
Fat legs and shoes with ankle straps. La même. And if you're fat, do not, repeat not, wear clingy fabrics. She was probably dressed in freebies that Cherie swept up in her dash through that department store in Sydney which offered her A (as in one) free gift. According to the store, Cherie picked, for free, a lot of clothes in different sizes - taking unpaid-for gifts home for all.
I would like to formerly endorse Phone Cam's dignified statement of disapproval.
Phone Cam Foolery
ReplyDelete4:18 pm
I'm afraid that after that outburst about Mr Blair, you have given away your true identity. You're Gordon Brown, unless I am very mistaken. I do appologise to the real you, if I am wrong.
Happy Birthday Iain
That was a good piece from Tony Blair.l however do not want to believe the satire was lost on you.Have a great day or is it night:-)? Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteForgot to pen my name to the above.Once again l say Have a great day.Or is it too late:-)?
ReplyDeleteIain,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and give my regards to the Cromer Bowling Green...many a happy hour spent playing with my bowls there, dont you know!
phone cam foolery could be funny but his lack of vocabulary keeps letting him down. Comprehensive drop out!
Many would support his main point but are put off by his football terrace language, which is not at all funny.
Iain. North Cornwall needs a good conservative candidate I am reliably informed...It is about to be split into two constituencies and you should aim for the Bodmin (the ancient capital of cornwall) to grab the crown.Do not worry about the Lib Dems beat them at their own game. Promise everything to everybody!
did that actually come from No 10?
ReplyDeleteBelated happy returns from me too. So we are both Cancer crabs,one reason we are both drawn to North Norfolk. I am spending a week there next week.I'm sure your old friends there were really pleased to see you again.
ReplyDeletePhone Cam Foolery (4:18pm), loved that comment and if TB is reading I agree too. Anyway sorry it's a bit late but happy birthday Iain.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday! You look bloody good for your age (and quite sexy).
ReplyDeleteBut, please, less space for gossip or innuendo on the children of politicians - re: verity's comments - where there is frailty and vulnerability. Falling out of a nightclub, hypocrisy and such like...fine.