To vote or not to vote?

An interesting discussion on today's show on whether voting in this country should be mandatory. Eugene called to say 30 years ago she was 'requested' to attend the polling station in Australia where she was living by two strapping men that she didn't feel she could say no to! However it made her think about politics. Lots of you felt that there should be a box you could tick which meant you were abstaining - but my feeling is at least you have taken the time out to vote. I feel very strongly that women fought so hard for my right to vote that the least I can do is get off my bum and go and put a cross in one of the boxes!


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Breaking News....

One of the delights of live broadcasting is when breaking news comes in. Today's news of Southampton Football Club's certain relegation hit the BBC Radio Solent listeners like a mallet. With the help of our excellent Sports Team we were able to bring immediate comment from the likes of Laurie McNememy and Mark Fry and make sure all fans were kept right up to date. It was a sad day for fans and ex players and managers, and has left people fearful of the next stage.

Meanwhile, Mr M and I have decided to move to a quieter area of the BBC Radio Solent patch, and are currently looking at houses, which I always enjoy. Quite often how other people decorate their houses is the most interesting bit! Mr M has just done a marvellous job of redecorating my house in Sussex now my tenants have left, and that too is now ready to market. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the house market really is on the upturn as the pundits are telling us!



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Dancing Queen

and singing too! A lot! Karaoke grabbed me by the throat and with not too much persuasion last night saw me take to the stage of our local pub and throw myself Tinar Turner style into everything from Love Shack to YMCA! Mr M very kindly said I did very well but I know there were a few 'head in hands' moments when I tried for the top notes! Huge fun. We even did a duet of 'Have I told you lately that I love you' eeeeeeek!
Have a fab weekend - speak on Monday



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Hoorah they're in!

Spent the weekend helping my daughter and grand daughter move into their new home. It is fabulous and I know they will be very happy there. Wonderful to hear the sea and India and I spent a wonderful afternoon on the beach whilst unpacking was being done back at base! I woke to the sound of seagulls this morning which was great.
I hope you spent a lovely Easter weekend with people you love and who love you - because that's what matters in life.




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Breathe in!

and take your waist measurement! Apparently us ladies are becoming a nation of 'muffin tops' and we are not talking Listen with Mother and a horse puppet! Waists are getting bigger and on the show today we got you to text your waist size in. We all know that feeling of a pair of trousers that fit snugly on your bum and then a tell tale spare tyre appears, from nowhere, and spoils your sylph- like silhouette! I should not only be speed walking like a maniac but now I am to do waist crunchers, sit ups and twirl arounds like some swirling dervish, looking like a Twister participant in order to keep my waist trim.
Anyone got an old hula hoop I can borrow....?


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50 ways....

to find a lover - Lucy Ann Holmes made me laugh out loud today when she spoke of her new book and her quest (now resolved) of finding a new boyfriend. Stories of bad singles nights parties and flashing a thigh at the unsuitable member of staff that you really should stay away from made me even happier that I have found my man! You can see her blog on spinstersquest.com - very funny!
I am looking forward to going to help my girls out with their move to the seaside - India has packed most of her toys and stuff from her bedroom and when I asked her on the phone if she was looking forward to their new home she said 'yes Gran I'm 'cited'!
Have a great weekend - enjoy the sunshine!


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The winds was blowing!

Now two things came to mind when we arrived in Cornwall - number one - does it always blow a gale down here and two - why do all the men have beards?! We had two days of awful weather and two days of sunshine so a good mix! It was lovely to spend time just walking talking and eating and we seemed to do a lot of all of that.
Wonderful reactions from a number of listeners both yesterday and today re whether our soldiers are heroes - of course they are! A caller got me very hot under the collar and a lot of you felt the same. Great that all of you feel you can join in with the discussion. Always feel free to put your points forward - whether I agree or not!
Out into the sunshine now - power walking in the mornings now before work - with the clocks going back there's no excuse - hoorah here comes Spring!!!!


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