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Rolando is a Mexican (who has taken out French citizenship) and is married with children. His wife is/was a psychologist and she supported him whilst he trained to sing. He is only eight years older than D. Have you watched the link I gave? He comes over well, talking on the video.

Meg, are you actually in contact with BT? Is she OK?

Sue, I would guess this programme is aimed at older Radio 2/Classic FM audiences, supporters of Alan Titchmarsh and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, plus supporters of Katherine Jenkins. Myleen Klass seems to have too many irons in the fire. I hope she is a better presenter than I'm expecting, but Alan Titchmarsh will be great, very down-to-earth, and very witty.

510) Nobody cried

Quilted bed cover.

Save Love Autumn comes and steals my wish.

I have just watched the trailer.........brief glimpses of each contestant practising singing, then Katherine Jenkins and Rolando Villazon. Rolando has been off the stage for a while, but has now had surgery on his vocal cords and is ready to sing again. http://www.rolandovillazon.com/eng/index.html Seems quite a personality, and he can certainly sing - several youtubes. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, apart from being a make-over king, is a Classic FM DJ. Alan Titchmarsh presents Radio 2's light classical show. But I can think of no classical music connection for Meatloaf (Marven Lee Aday). Can anyone?

That's just the Old Year kicking you in the teeth as it goes, Meg. 2010 will be great. Happy New Year everyone !

Till now I had neither the inclination nor the knowledge to go on, but if D starts posting I think it will be certain youngsters teaching their grandmother to suck eggs, or rather to find the eggs.

Surely it was the Mums and Dads who were inconsiderate...........

The 'Day of the Triffids' has nothing on 'The Day of the Furniture' at Meg's.

BAYTREE If you are still reading I hope you will join us again in the New Year. I believe your first grandchild is due in January........may I wish his/her Mum and Dad advance congratulations, and I wish you, BT, Health and Happiness in the New Year.

No use asking me either, Paul. Modern technology has left me way behind.

So from midnight onwards we can expect The Announcement !

Should be getting ready to tip Hubby outside at 23.57..........it will take me that long to persuade him that tradition takes place over sub-zero temperatures !!!!!!

Miracle cream for wrinkles or Modern Technology for Dummies (book)

Live Twice I'm hit by lightning

506) So out of control it feels like I'm free-wheeling

Just popped in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Hope you all have a great time !

http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/144543-stv-...cottish-talent/ Hope this means D will be in this show, but it's STV.

Caustic and amusing write-up re the X-Factor show http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/shelleyvision/20...dible-show.html

Reindeer

I'm looking forward to the 2010 photos (guessing D's Jan announcement will mean an appearance of some sort).

Glad to have you back, Meg. Sorry to hear of your problems..........hope they will soon be cleared up. Isn't it fun, Sue, when work is being done in the kitchen. Everything seems to end up out of place.

483) I only wanted to make you proud