The Name Of The Game...

Oh god, I've been very sloppy at updating this blog, and this is my first post of 2009. So happy new year and all that.

Heh - cue blank mind, as I try and recall what all those things I wanted to write about was/were/is. So, I had a lovely Chrimbo, with some very nice pressies but we took down all the decorations last week, and even threw out our first REAL tree. Apparently, Merton council were going to come and collect it, but they must've missed ours, so we've got this giant dying tree in front of our house. It's not so bad that it's giant and DYING, but it's also NAKED, after being stripped of all its baubles. I can almost hear the tree tears everytime I leave the house. I'm a bad tree-mother, I am.

So, being the big planning type, the loss of Christmas isn't the end of the world, as I've been super-organised, and will be heading over to the Isle of Wight next week for a long weekend with 6 other of the Oxford bunch. We went to Whitby the year before, and that was a resounding success, well, except for Dave losing his job the day before. I'm sure it didn't have anything related to the trip to Whitby, but if someone else loses their jobs before we go, I'll take the blame.

Oh yeah, I remembered what I wanted to add. Been playing this name game with the guys at work. It's very addictive - it's about creating a name of a TV show based on a celebrity name - which sounds like it could be made in reality. You also have to include a TV listing type short description of the said programme.

So, here's a few to get you started:

Jo’s Defroster – Jo Whiley treks round the country defrosting people’s freezers with a range of mystery heating implements

Nelson And Ella – A series charting the secret time-travelling romance between Admiral Nelson and Ella Fitzgerald

Marian’s Tourettes – A documentary about sewer-mouthed Maid Marian, and the consequences of her tics with the Merry Men

Andi’s War Hole – Following last week’s trip through the tunnels of Vietnam, Andi Peters turns his attention to the Columbian FARC rebels in this hard-hitting undercover documentary.

Steve’s Bush and Me – Steve Buscemi takes a candid look at the Australian outback in this heartwarming battle against the elements.

Roger’s Fedora – World Tennis superstar Roger Federer takes a look at the latest headgear on this season’s catwalks.

Salma’s Kayak – Salma takes a perilous trip down the Amazon in her small canoe.

Charlie Chaplain – Prince Charles takes on a new lease in life when he becomes a priest in the army. See how he lends support to grieving widows in this hot new reality show.

Sarah Michelle’s Cellar – A candid look at the Buffy actress’ wine cellar. With a special guest appearance from Freddie Prinze Jr.

Johnny Debt – Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp takes you through the harsh reality of the credit crunch.

Michael’s Parkinson’s – Michael J Fox talks us through the harsh realities of this life-threatening condition.

Gwen Stef’s Army – This celebrity boot camp is B-A-N-A-N-A-S... Don’t miss it.

Huge Acumen – Hugh Jackman interviews a different genius every week

Jennifer Saunters – Each week comedy legend Jennifer Saunders struts around a new location in this fantastic new holiday show.

Mike’s Dyson – Even ear-chewing rapist mentalists get the domestic bug. Watch as Tyson teaches you basic maintenance and steering tips in this new daytime show.

Judy’s Dentures – Dame Judy Dench talks us through elderly issues, such as incontinence and self-hip-replacement, sponsored by Stannah Stairlifts.

Keifer’s Motherland – The 24 actor travels across his native USA all the way from New York to San Francisco on a moped.

Theroux The Keyhole – Louis Theroux takes a cheeky look at celebrity homes.

Rhys With A Spoon – Griff Rhys Jones plays some sea shanties using only a spoon