I understand what you mean. After the initial disappointment, I realised I was relieved for him, that he wouldn't have to put up with Dave, John James and Co. constantly having a go at him. He will be much happier now he's out.

Good luck with supporting Corin now Yogi but for me the star of BB 2010 left the building yesterday

Good morning everyone, wonder what our lovely Ben is up to today?  Busy day for me so I might not be about much

EDIT:  Skylark you were a hero during our efforts to save Ben.  What did you think of his interview?  Hope to chat to you again soon

Good morning everyone.    Hope you are all going to have a good day whatever you are up to.  Sorry I didn't sign out last night but I could not get onto the forum however hard I tried!!

I am really glad that Ben is out of that place.  He will be much happier now.  Don't forget BBLB at 11.30 am on Channel 4.  I KNOW it's a rubbish programme but it is possibly the last time you will get to see Ben before finals night.

I'm looking forward to a few hours peace, although I have loads to do.  Hubby and No.1 son have taken the grandchildren on an adventure trip to London to see and go on the trains.  They should not be back until teatime so I've got a few quiet hours ahead.

Hope to catch up with you all later. 

I completely agree with that, Squiggle.

Good morning everyone.
Joyron, I'm doing Sunday dinner for my lot (as usual) so I'm grabbing a few minutes to myself. I thought Sunday was supposed to be a day of rest - it's the busiest day of the week for me.
Enjoy your quiet time, before your family return from their London trip.

morning everyone, oh a sunday roast that would be lovely, i agree with you as well squiggs ben was this years bb its just not the same. my 1 aim is to get rid of dave if possible that man does not deserve the right to be in that house and a chance of winning a 100k as far as im comcerned.have a wonderful sunday everyone and yogi remember me when you eating that lovely dinner hehe.

Ben's interview at the start of BBLB was good.  He's now having his hair cut, which is supposed to be revealed at the end of the programme.

If you've missed it and want to watch I think it will be on Channel 4+1 at 12.30 pm, and I think it's also repeated on E4 later today.

Just to add to the above.  There was quite a lot of Ben right through the programme.  He is due on BBLB again tomorrow night.

Hi all, just came on to apologise for my outburst on Friday, i had a very stressful day with one thing and another. Although i did not find Zaph,s posts funny in the least, i should not have reported him, its not something i do, and will speak with the mods later, and will post an apology to Zaph.    This comp is in my sons bedroom and he has a friend staying till tonight so have to get off. Chat soon xx

It was sad to lose Ben. (I was pretty angry when Dave was saved.)

This series of BB would have been much more dreary without Ben. 

I'll set an extra place just for you.

Skylark, I'm sure your post will help to put things right.

Nice to see you in the thread again Skylark.  Zaphod's post was designed to get a reaction and it got one, IMHO.  Hope to chat again real soon and hopefully we will see more of Ben on our TV screens.  Did you see him with the live audience, he had them eating out of his hands.

its pretty impossible to post here, hope youre ok skylark good to hear from you.
yogi hope dinner was lovely.
joyron enjoy your peace while you can,
squiggs hope you are enjoying your sunday.

Hi all xxx    Yes Ben was great doing his interview and BBLB, he suits his new haircut! Wish the hairdresser had taken off his jacket tho . it was covered in hair. I think Ben is better out of that madhouse and i am sure he will do well. Thanks for your support and kind wishes

Just to let you know that I have just sent a substantial PM/dialog to Brian setting out in detail the various server connections/posting problems we have been having.

Thanks EL Loro, seems a bit better now

I can't take any credit for making the forum a bit more reliable, Skylark. Maybe one day we will fly across each other's paths one day. There's a few of us birds around, me a parrot, you a skylark, Lori and Pengy being penguins, squiggle permanently hatching as a multicoloured birdy, and others.

lol El Loro, you very observant, never thought of it like that!

thank you el loro

Evening everyone.    Have found it impossible to get back in here after my posts earlier on.  If you didn't get to watch BBLB then you really did miss something worth watching.  Ben was great and very natural.  Much more in his element than he ever was in the house.  He is due to appear on BBLB again tomorrow night.

The grandchildren have been fed and watered and are now on there way back home.  Seems they enjoyed their trip into London, and I loved the peace for a few hours!!!

Will sign out now in case I cannot get back later.  Will speak again tomorrow. 

Quick bump as I head off, catch you tomorrow guys

Nite folks, shattered, have entertained an old school friend of my sons, now he is back home i can chill out, done my bit xxxxx

Morning everyone.

Afternoon everyone.    Hope this finds you well.  Did anyone see Ben on BBLB yesterday?  He was good and so happy.

Just had to pass this on as I'm bursting to tell someone and am SO excited!!  I got the paperwork out for our cruise this morning as I had to contact the cruise line to make the final payment.  When I checked over the papers I noticed that we have been upgraded from the suite I originally booked to one of the best suites on the ship. (There are only two of these cabins on the ship)!!  How I didn't notice this when the paperwork came through the other week I do not know.

I'm never lucky with anything so I am amazed at our good fortune.  When I rang to make payment I checked this with the lady I spoke to and she said it is correct.  Often when they are sorting out the final bookings they do this, especially if it is a longstanding booking, which our's is bearing in mind I booked this back in April 2009.

I hope this doesn't sound like gloating but I'm so amazed that something like this should happen to me. 

thats lovely news joyron, not long now and you'll be off relaxing, must be a wonderful thing to do.
i envy you.

so agree with you. I was so shocked, stunned and gutted and still am. i thought he should win. !! have no interest in any of the others winning so doubt ill watch much more, if at all.

i know how you feel forgetmenot, i keep asking myself what im doing here. I'll be happy when the monk out of the house.

That's wonderful news Joyron, that's not gloating, that's telling really great news to your friends on here.  I am so so pleased for you and I wish I could hug you in person so you could see how I am smiling at your news. I know how pleased I would be in your place.

Afternoon everyone

Joyron that is wonderful news.

One more bump before I head off again.

Hello everyone.
Joyron, just wanted to say that the upgrade in your cruise is brilliant news, especially as it is to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary.

Thank you all for your kind comments.  I still have the biggest grin possible on my face.  Hubby was astounded when I told him!!  I'm beginning to feel like royalty now.  I wonder if the clothes I've got will be posh enough!!

Hope to be back later. 

I hope you are practising your royal wave. The late great Queen Mum used to say you have to imagine opening a giant jar of sweeties

A good excuse to buy more clothes.

Yogi we will be getting just as excited as Joyron, heaven knows how we'll be by the time she sails.

We'll be like Corin, we'll be "buzzin'"

True   We'll be loving it!

Joyron.  That's smashing news.
You must be thrilled and full of antici.........pation. 

I was going to put "I'm buzzin" in my thread but held back.  That is just how I feel, the grin is still there.  Just spoke to No.2 son to pass on the news and he is really happy for us too.  This is going to be one voyage I will remember forever!!!  Roll on 8th October.

On a BB note, I'm pleased to see that Sam is causing such upset and anxiety for Josie and Dave.  I know JJ1 is not included in that yet but I have been surprised by his decision to give Sam the benefit of the doubt at the moment (much to Josie's annoyance I might add).  Josie and Dave REALLY do not like him do they??  He really has peeled back the layers and laid them both bare!!!

Anyone catch Ben on BBLB (yes I know its a ghastly show but I persevered).  He looked great and he handled it all so well. To her credit his interviewee (Vanessa Feltz) was great with him too.  He is so self deprecating, lovely guy.