[Yudster]

I love Clare Balding.

[DevilsDuck]

I guess that make Nic Clare then as by the looks of it Mr Red has balding covered

[Nicola_Red]

Haha, he certainly does from this weekend if not before:

www.justgiving.com/BaldyDiablo

[Chris]

My mother in law doesn't know who Lionel Richie is.

LIONEL * RICHIE.

[The Deadly]

I had the misfortune of having Lionel Blair come to my junior school many moons ago. I remember even at 8 years of age what a little twerp he was.

[The Deadly]

Why on earth was he visiting a school? That seems really odd.

Our music teacher Mr Jackson was quite a big name in the world of composing and was very well connected with people in the industry. Quite often small time celebrities would come in to talk to us about their lives or to do a bit of teaching. In this instance Lionel gave a talk to the school in assembley and I believe he did some work with the school dance group. I don't remember a great deal but I remember him doing a little tap dance in assembley.

[Nicola_Red]

My mother in law doesn't know who Lionel Richie is.

LIONEL * RICHIE.

That's very odd. I always think of him of prime mother/mother-in-law material. My mum is definitely a fan.

[The Deadly]

My mother in law doesn't know who Lionel Richie is.

LIONEL * RICHIE.

That's very odd. I always think of him of prime mother/mother-in-law material. My mum is definitely a fan.

Would you say that on some occasions she'd listen to his music all night long?

[JayE]

Who's Lionel Richie?

[Bonanzoid]

He advertises crisps.

[DevilsDuck]

He is also quite well known for dancing on the ceiling.

[The Deadly]

Who's Lionel Richie?

He plays Alfie Moon in Eastenders.

[JayE]

Ha. I think anyway.

[Nicola_Red]

Who's Lionel Richie?

You have an excuse for not knowing though, you're young. Anyone who was alive in the 80s (or even into 1992 which was his last top 10 hit) has no such excuse.

[Nicola_Red]

Spotted Rockaoke on Horizon (of all things) last night and it made me wonder about enquiring after them for the reception

[Johnny 1989]

Bloody hell it's all been happening whilst I've been away, I know it's late but congratulations Nicola

[Nicola_Red]

Thankyou

[Boboff]

Has this happened yet?

How was it / is it going?

Hope all is well.

[Nicola_Red]

No, not happened yet - early next year. And planning is going well - we have the venue, minister and hotel booked, I have my jewellery, bag, heart shaped umbrella for the pics in case it rains, invitations printed, cards for our mums, and I'm currently on the dress hunt

[dimtimjim]

and I'm currently on the dress hunt

[Nicola_Red]

Does anyone know the origin of that pic? I saw it posted here at least 8 years ago, but have never seen it credited. I suspect it may be a fake (ie not a real wedding, or maybe but probably less likely a photoshop).

This however did amuse me the other day:

[dimtimjim]

Does anyone know the origin of that pic?

meh...? who cares...

fake or not, I'm sure if you took the pic to a favourable dress-maker, they could mock one up for you...? Jus' sayin, like.

[Nicola_Red]

Well, I'll be 40, getting married in Scotland, in winter, by a vicar, and with my father, brother and uncle in attendance. So yeah, I'm thinking maybe not.

[flyingbadger]

In Scotland?!? Yer mad!!!
No being nosy but roughly whereabouts?
If near my neck of the woods would love to come chuck some vegan rice at you.

[Misfit]

I get the feeling thats the nicest thing badger could come up with!