Strictly and wine o' clock

Ooh good question Sid.As far as Im aware its the Latin term for Scotland??

Sax

I should really know as my ex was a Scot!

Just caught up with this thread again (as I noticed a lot of recent activity). OH & I were in San Francisco last month and, whilst having dinner in a restaurant (in Castro), we asked for a bottle of Zinfandel as we had both ordered fish and fancied a crisp rose wine. Were really surprised when they bought us a bottle of full-bodied red (and felt really stupid too for expecting a rose!) but it was absolutely delicious. Spent the rest of the holiday drinking Californian red Zinfandel and have found out that Tescos stock it in the UK; we've already got through six bottles since we got back (hic!).

Ooh that sounds a nice wine!!! Im waiting for the price war on Champagne as we have it Christnas Day over starters.

Sax

Ooo love a glass of fizz! Which recently did their taste test and Sainsburys Blanc de Noirs for 15 pounds came out on top, also ALdi´s is always good. I think I´m just going to buy Cava this year, the spanish ones you often can´t tell!

Last year we had Tesco's own half price £10 each!!! Really bubbly & gorgeous!!!! I try & have a different type with each course on Christmas Day!!! The only time I do!!! Plus its the only time Ill buy spirits ie Baileys (yuk) either Bacardi or JD!!!! Oh plus sherry has to be croft original.Turkey gets basted in it with lemon & lime & butter overnight!! Plus the chef gets a glass when George ( I name the turkey! yes same name every year!) gets banged in the oven!!!! Plus a few more sips as we both baste in the kitchen!!

Sax
ok now Im sounding like the mad forgotten cousin!!!!

Hi SaxonSiren,

Just wanted to say thanks for our Strictly chat yesterday - it makes really lovely listening (I've just finished putting it together) and I'll email it over to you as soon as it goes out on air. Thanks also for your patience re: directions - you really went above and beyond!

Would love to stay in touch with you and anybody else who lives in the Staffs/ South Cheshire area about reviews etc, whether of Strictly or of your many other interests. As I mentioned, I'm quite new here, but I'll raise it at an opportune moment and see how I get on.

Hope you enjoyed Homeland... real nail-biting finale, wasn't it? I'll say no more, in case you didn't get round to watching it!

Jenny from Radio Stoke

Thanks Jenny I did get to watch Homeland! What an ending Im in two minds what will happen next!!! Im glad to that it was a worthwhile trip for you
We are happy to answer reviews!!!! Quite a few questions already on another thread re questions to ask the BBC re SCD!!!!
As a totally fan based set up forum! Its a pity we get overlooked by faceache/twitter questions!!! re ITT etc.
I hope you had a faster trip home!!!! You made me very comfortable & at ease thank you!!

Sax

That's really kind of you to say so. I'll definitely stay in touch and hope you like the piece!

Ooh, Sax. Well done!

And now I can name-drop and say 'my friend, Sax, the radio star.....'

Lol until you hear my dulcet tones!!!

Sax

Whoohoo found my Champagne!!! Asda reduced from £22:99 to £10!!!! I just ordered one! Mmmm maybe should got three more!!!! Asda online delivery rattled of bottles!!! Gifts as Whiskey & Kracken Rum on offer!! Plus Lynx sets & Terry's Chocolate Oranges & 2 tins of lentils!!! Bet Delivery guy thought mmmm A hippy lynx smelling chocolate orange fan & likes a tipple!!!! Saved me lugging the bags home & running round busy shop!!!

Sax

Well brought my Christmas tree & door wreath. Feeling quite deflated thou

Oh dear, why are you feeling down Sax?

We are all getting over a flu type virus,a small op & just seems December arrived & people getting edgy re Christmas.Its two days,a roast dinner yet families seem to spend cash they don't have on presents & wish to create one of the chefs famous christmas spreads & within family/friends partners walking out & supporing all.Im just having bah humbug moments sorry

Ah yes, good old pre-Christmas tension, sounds familiar Sax.  Hope you're feeling better soon, I'm sure having a virus hasn't helped either. 

The part of the festive holidays which I'm really not looking forward to is January 1st,  when OH traditionally gives up smoking.  He usually manages a couple of weeks before it all gets too much (for all of us).

I can relate to New Year's Day blues as its a birthday for me.This year determined to lose stone for son's wedding.I hope your OH does well with his no smoking campaign.Its hard to give up I know.
Yes pre Christmas tension thou why do so many people break up before Christmas?