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Oddyssey Arena (again)

On Friday night I was supposed to be going on a pub crawl with my Lynder.

Then at about 10.30 that morning the haed of Voderfone marketing emailed me and asked me to come and see her. I went to her desk and she was asking me if I would host the Westlife box tonight as a "big favour" to her!! Such a drag my job. My only problem was what to do with Lynder so I asked if I could blag an extra ticket and then I would do it and they agreed! So I met Lynder to go on a pub crawl but then surprised her by announcing we were going to the Odyssey. Luckily she loves Westlife..

So here we are enjoying an impromptu concert and guzzling as much free wine into as as time would allow. I've seen these boys about three times now and I do think this was their best concert yet - but the 2 bottles of White NZ might be augmenting my views somewhat... Still you decide!!

Email Fred

Labels: Concert, lynder, Odyssey

A good time was had by all!!

As I mentioned earlier, Smithy and I performed Carmina Burana last night with Methody at their annual concert at the Waterfront Hall - and here is the night captured for all time.

Special mention to our LYNDER who surpassed even her self with a spine tinglingly fabulous performance as soprano soloist. She reached notes that only dogs can hear...

Smithy in James Bond Mode

Mr Jordan and Lynder demonstrate their new ventriloquist dummy routine, "Gottles of Geer" soon to hit the West End

Don't be shilly, I'm perfectly shober!!

Labels: lynder, Methody, music, photos, smithy, Waterfront

A rummage through history

The picture of me Jenny and Lynder at Castleward is used quite a lot on FredorDead - however I unearthed THIS rarer picture of Fred with the two beautiers and I thought I would share!!

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Labels: jenny, lynder, photos, Robert

Lynder and Jenny

I've been playing around a bit with a new picture editing thing I've downloaded and I produced this slightly enhanced picture of Lynder and Jenny at Ripon Cathedral England.

Nice isn't it?

Labels: jenny, lynder, photos, Ripon

Woa Black Betty!!

Here's a product that will keep everyone guessing...

When looking at this I especially thought of our girls Lynder, Jenny and Susan. Perhaps we should make it a compulsary part of the choir uniform...?

© 2006 Fredordead

Labels: jenny, lynder, Susan

They DO feel like dancing

The Scissor Sisters' new album is out tomorrow (Monday)

To celebrate this, Richard and Susan have been out there doing work for the worldwide smash band, and HERE is a video of them doing just that....

Not to be outdone, Our Lynder and Mr Hutton have been getting in on the act and you can see them perform by clicking HERE

Turn your sound up and enjoy. This may not load up properly in work computers so trust me you need to send the links home and watch them there if they don't!!

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Labels: lynder, Mr Hutton, richard, Susan, video

Love Divine

If you click on the above image, you can watch us rehearse "Love Divine" By Philip Stopford

I stress we were rehearsing and not performing as you will see - I spent the whole time trying to make the girls laugh - sorry ladies!!!

Soloists Lynder and Fred, Organ : Richard

Venue : Ripon Cathedral

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Labels: lynder, richard, Ripon, stopford

Jenny and Chris's barbeque

Monday last week we were invited to a barbeque at Jenny and Chris's house - This is a photo of us doing our thing. Left to right is Andrew who works for the Ulster Orchestra, Lynda (or Lynder as we call her) who is a music teacher in a large school in Belfast, then Freddy who works for a bank, then Susie who also works for a bank, then Richard who prints up wedding invites and questionaires for people at the Northern Whig, and finally Mr Hutton. He works for the government here in Northern Ireland and lives in a gorgeous house right by the sea in Portavogie.

Unfortunately the rain was ridiculous at the barbeque - Chris bravely fought on with his barbeque fluid squirting everywher in a bid to keep the flames high under Richard's umbrella but they gave up and some of the food was done on the "George Formby" instead.

Here is us having the same event the year before - my how we have changed!!

Labels: jenny, lynder, Mr Hutton, Northern Ireland, photos, richard

One year on...

A significant birthday is coming up. Believe it or not on July 26th last year I started this website. It was called a different name back then and a lot has changed.

I had no idea then what it was going to be when I pressed "publish" for the first time. I had no idea if anyone would ever read it apart from me.

I still have no idea what it is supposed to be!! I don't suppose I ever will, but I do know that I have had in excess of about ten thousand visitors since I started. If you had told me that when it first started I would never have done it.... How scary.

To define this site I would say that it is not actually a blog at all - it's a wide circle of friends all chipping in to a central point and catching up with each other in a unique way.

To commemorate our birthday, I thought I would take you on a walk down memory lane - well - more a brisk gallop really. Here is a selection of posts which sum up what has been happening here: ENJOY!!

JULY 2005

1 - First ever post!! How stupid did I sound!!
2 - An e-mail from Lynder about the "New" site!!
3 - 100 things about me - a lot of people said they learned a lot of stuff here!!
4 - 10 things about our SEEEUUUOOOSAN!!
5 - An e-mail from JR
6 - 10 things about Andrew
7 - All about Richard
8 - All about Lynder
9 - All about Byte
10 - All about Clair with the Hair
11 - Scorchio!!
12 - My Holiday in Majorca
13 - Home Again from Majorca
14 - Methody Win
15 - All about Alan C
16 - All about JR
17 - My Rant about Diets - I really went off on one. One year later and I'm still fat.
18 - Richard's Organ
19 - Jenny and Chris's Champagne Barbeque
22 - My rant about Gay Pride - what a rant this was!! Cool down Freddy!
21 - A day out!!

There will be more "Best of" moments tomorrow!!

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Labels: jenny, lynder, New Year, richard, Susan

Who are you??

Some of you have been asking me - who exactly has password access to fredsgonered now?

Here is the list - feel free to leave a comment saying hello!!

Lisa in NZ
Andrew in Holywood
Mr Hutton
Alan in Edinburgh
Clair with the hair
Ed (or Eddie to his teachers)
Fiona Henrietta
Mrs Porter
Jonny Diageo
Jenny the golden alto
Katrina My Sister
Our Lynder
Leanne in Dunmurry
Little Philip (Is it me??)
Richard the Organist
Sueeesan
Other Fred

That's it - that's all there is on here !!!

So come on let's hear you!!! Say hello to each other and let's bond!!

Labels: Ed, jenny, lynder, Mr Hutton, richard

What if....

THIS ARTICLE gave me an idea. Instead of our annual trip to Barcelona, why don't we all go naked in Dorset?

Or even better find a nudest holiday in Majorca???

Food for thought...

I can imagine Susan and Lynder playing naked volleyball with me and Alan Hutton without a care in the world!!!

Labels: barcelona, lynder, Mr Hutton, Susan

Lynda's Joke of the day!!

An Irish daughter had not been home for over 5 years. Upon her return, her father cussed her. "Where have ye been all this time? Why did ye not write to us, not even a line? Why didn't ye call? Can ye not understand what ye put yer old mum thru?"

The girl, crying, replied, "Sniff, sniff.... dad.... I became a prostitute...."

"Ye what!!? Out of here, ye shameless harlot! Sinner! You're a disgrace to this family."

"OK, dad.... as ye wish. I just came back to give mum this luxurious fur coat, title deed to a ten bedroom mansion plus a savings certificate for $5 million. For me little brother this gold Rolex and for ye daddy the sparkling new Mercedes limited edition convertible that's parked outside plus a membership to the country club....(takes a breath).... an invitation for ye all to spend New Years Eve on board my new yacht in the Riviera, and...."

"Now what was it ye said ye had become?" says dad.

Girl, crying again, "Sniff, sniff.... a prostitute dad! Sniff, sniff."

"Oh! Be Jesus!.... Ye scared me half to death, girl! I thought ye said 'a Protestant'. Come here and give yer old man a big hug!"

Thanks Lynder for that!!

Labels: Big Brother, Joke, lynder

Freds Christmas / New Years Honours List

I decided today to afford the time to write an actual blog article to you all thanking you for your visits and support over the year.

It's a funny thing but this blog only started in late July. It seems to me to have been around forever and I really don't know if I could ever do without it now. My input has been at times patchy and at times regular as clockwork. Back in the days of Sept / Oct, readers will remember that I ran a daily "quiz" - this attracted around 60 visits A DAY and was great crack but it required a lot of work and eventually I ran out of steam.

The identity of the mysterious and incredibly rude "Byte" generated quite a bit of interest not least of all from me. It turned out to be Richard who was the very last person I thought it could be. If I were to be transported into a Miss Marple mystery, I don't think I would fare very well... It's no wonder I was crap at the murder mystery evening that Fi and Richard organised last year!! In the end I think J'accused the fondue set that night.

Anyway I digress. I don't do Christmas Cards - I can't be bothered and I think one less person chopping up trees must be a good thing. Don't get me wrong though - I love getting them! So ....

Instead of Christmas Cards, A Fred's OBE (Order of the Blog Empire) goes to some special people this Christmas, both online and real live face to face friends, who have been particularly great this year to me and who all make my life fantastic. Apologies if any of this is over sentimental but that's what I do best...If I leave anyone out let me know - it's just cos I'm stupid rather than that I've forgotten them...

FRED AND FRED OBE'S
to Alan C who has started a new life in Edinburgh and who is lovin it..
to Andrew my rock....(!)
to Shazza Cazza Lazza and Jazza.....
to Matthew and Clare my annual relatives
to my Dad who I love enormously and with whom I had the nicest day of my life earlier on this year up a small mountain in Majorca
to my Mum who has had a terrible year but who is doing great despite everything
to Byte(!)
to Clair, Leanne, wee Gerard and Anne in Dunmurry and England who are all making millions for an ungrateful man
to Clare and Geoff who have both had a tough year and for whom 2006 can only be better
to Courtney the conductor who will be an amazing world class name some day
to Darran in Cork
to David R and his curlie wurly hair - keep the curly wurly curries coming
to David and Pamela and little Erin, little Erin has melted my heart and some day she'll probably break it…
to Fi and Richard who are coming back to NI and facing the unknown
to Gillian our Barts director and my life-longest serving bestest friend,
to Eric one of my other dads...
to Jenny and Chris our other newlyweds who invited us to their fab wedding dancing where I had a ball!!
to Jonny Ireland our Son
to Jonny Roberts in his new house that he has worked so hard for
to Karin and Charles,
to Katherine and Gavin who are about to give birth and who deserve so much happiness next year
to Katrina my sister in her new house who deserves everything in the world
to Kerri L who was mugged recently but is showing humiliating resolve and strength,
to Lawrain and David our hair consultants…
to Lisa in NZ and Walker in Canada our long distance lovers who are seeing each other this Christmas for the first time in ages
to Michael R who helped us grind a few bastards down earlier on in the year,
to my Dentist Karen who fixed me up good as new when disaster struck in Barcelona,
to my wee Lynder who shone like a star on TV last night and who I love deeply,
to my wee mate Ed who I can honestly say for such a young person is one of the most mature kind friends I have ever had
to Philip our dynamic composer in residence who writes the songs that make the whole world cry,
to Richard and Susan our newly wedded bestest friends who both Raise Me Up!!
to Rswipe
to Tess and Michael,
to Tim Jones
to Wylfie the pantomime dame (don't even ask)

But the biggest Christmas Fred's honour this year -
A Fred's Knighthood goes to all the guys at Vodafone who have made me feel human again.

To Julie a fantastic woman with so much poise and command in work and yet who has the capacity to melt into a great friend,
to Isla (a truly intelligent and bohemian spirit)
to Susan (our poor bad cop who has to remind us all where the lines are and is a real gem)
and last but not least our Sandra who brought me in when I was out in the cold in February and who is one of the most generous people I know and for whom I would do anything!!

Blub Blub - I love you all and here's to 2006!!!

Labels: barcelona, clair gunning stitt, Ed, jenny, Kerri Logan, Lisa, lynder, New Year, Susan

Jenny and Chris's Champagne Barbeque

Sat night was "Champagne Night" and Jenny and Chris (yet again) provided us with a fab night. They treated us to their wedding champagne (much appreciated especially by me) and a fabby barbeque (my fav was the corn on't cob!!!)

Many thanks to Jenny and Chris from all of us - really enjoyed your pics of Rio and hope that my ridiculous consumption of alchohol didn't make me slur too much...

Here are a few pics from the evening.

Jenny and Chris's Wedding photo's can be found HERE.

Richard and Susan

We all enjoyed Jenny and Chris's spread

Mark and Susan

Our Lynder and Barry

Jenny and Emily

Richard and Freddy

Labels: freddy, jenny, lynder, photos, richard, Robert, Susan

Another Punter - Miss Barrett!!!

FULL NAME? Lynda Victoria Barrett
BIRTHDAY? 27th June (Cancerian)
AGE? 27 aaargh!
WHAT R U LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? A plane taking off from the City Airport – so bloomin annoying.
WHAT IS SITTIN NEXT TO U RIGHT NOW? A pile of cardboard boxes which still haven’t been unpacked even though I moved house a year ago!
WHO WOULD U LIKE TO SPEND THE REST OF UR LIFE WITH? Laurence Llewellyn Bowen WHERE DO U WANT TO GO ON UR HONEYMOON? Florence, Italy.
FIRST DAUGHTERS NAME? That’s soooo not gonna happen!
FIRST SONS NAME? See above
WHO MAKES U HAPPY? My friends and family HOW MANY GREAT FRIENDS HAVE YOU GOT? Just wait while I count them up…..
WOT DO U LIKE TO DO? Read, sing.
WHAT DID U DO YESTERDAY? Went into town and spent my £50 Debenhams Gift Voucher on make-up.
LAST PERSON YOU TALKED ON THE PHONE TO? Judith McQuillan WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Dying EYE COLOUR? Blue/grey HAIR COLOUR? Bottle blonde DO YOU LIKE YOURSELF? Occasionally – when I’m thin.
IF U COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT UR SELF WHAT WOULD IT BE? Being self-obsessed – I feel like Craig from Big Bro – unhinged!
SIBLINGS (IF SO AGE)? Sister 23
YOU EVER HATED ANY PERSON IN YOUR FAMILY? Hate is a very strong word, so no.
FAVORITE VEGETABLE? Parsnips.
FOOD? Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, hummus, Thai green curry.
FAVOURITE FILMS? A Room With A View.
LOVED SOMEONE SO MUCH IT MADE YOU CRY? Yes.
TAKEN DRUGS? Lots of aspirin cos I’m afraid of DVT.
BROKEN THE LAW? I once stole a lipstick from Woolworths when I was 14 CHEATED ON A TEST? How else would I have got where I am today?
SKINNY DIPPED? Certainly not – I’m a good girl I am!
COME CLOSE TO DYING? Not that I know of.
BEEN IN A HOT TUB? Malhereusement, non!
SWAM IN THE OCEAN? Yep – not fussed on it.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT TOO MUCH? Dying
SCARS? A couple – mostly mental.
COUNTRY MUSIC? Surprisingly, given that I come from Banbridge, I’m not a fan.
CLASSICAL? Yes please!
YOUR GOOD LUCK CHARM? Don’t believe in them.
DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? No. Nor do I still suck my thumb.
VEGETARIAN? I hardly think so. I love meat.
GOOD AT SPORTS? Can’t type for laughing! Does eating for Ireland count?
A DEEP SLEEPER? No – have too much on my mind.
SHY? If I don’t know you, yes.
A STORYTELLER? The biggest.
LIKE TO SHOP? You better believe it baby!
LIKE TO PARTY? See above
WOULD YOU...
EAT A LIVE HAMSTER FOR A MILLION POUNDS –no and how dare you ask!
GO TO A WESTLIFE CONCERT IF YOU HAD A FREE TICKET – yes –I love Mark.
GET ANYTHING PIERCED OTHER THAN YOUR EARS – no, it’s tacky.
IF YOU WERE STUCK ON AN ISLAND, WHICH FAMOUS PERSON WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU – Jonathan Ross/Jimmy Carr.
WHAT four THINGS WOULD YOU TAKE FROM YOUR HOUSE TO AN ISLAND WITH YOU – MP3player, red wine, book, eye liner.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO? What goes around comes around (I’m f***ed then!).

Labels: lynder

My first e-mail about the site!!

I'm very excited - I've just received my first e-mail regarding the website and here it is for you all (apologies Lynda but it had to be done)

Darling!
I've just been perusing your website and think it's highly entertaining and very imaginative! I liked the different types of information you posted.
Everything from recipes to the weather - it really is very useful as well as being interesting.
The picture of you, myself and Jennifer is of course fab (apart from that strange thing I was doing with my mouth). You look like James Bond at the opera - simply 'sex' personified!
I tried to post a comment but alas when I had to sign up to be a 'blogger'
could not think of a suitable title for my address and had to abandon my registration. I will go back to it after I've given it some more thought.
The dish you had in Bennett's sounds great. I've been there a few times but have only eaten there once. I ordered the burger which was mediocre and overcooked and did not come with pickle as promised on the menu and cost £9 or something equally as expensive! The chips were vg though.
Perhaps we could go another time and I will give it another chance.
I liked many aspects of your website. The black background and the title , for example. I also liked the advert - it amused me greatly. I also liked the way you referred to Kemal as 'that Kemal' - had a little snigger to myself.
Anyways I shall be off now. Just thought I'd share my thoughts on your venture. It was lovely to see you today for our Subway. I have been chuckling away to myself every time I think of your colonic experience.
Colin is probably in therapy as we speak. After our conversation I went to Tescos this afternoon and bought a bumper size box of All Bran. I will have a bowl in the morning and then wait with baited breath for my 'yield'. Can't wait!
I will folllow your website entries with great interest. Any more photos of me that you put up (if indeed you decide to do this) must be fabulous baby doll! See you soon
Lynder xxxxxxxxxxxx

Labels: lynder

Tuesday

So I've read so much about blogging that it's time I found out what the benefits are. So this is me at Castleward with two of my friends, Lynda and Jenny. Castleward is the venue for an Opera season which is held once a year.

Labels: freddy, jenny, lynder

Fred'sNotDead

Monday, July 02, 2007

Lynder's Birthday Tea

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Some Photos of our wee group at the BBC

Monday, May 07, 2007

Lynder does Karaoke

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Oddyssey Arena (again)

Friday, March 16, 2007

A good time was had by all!!

Monday, February 19, 2007

A rummage through history

Monday, February 05, 2007

Lynder and Jenny

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Woa Black Betty!!

Saturday, September 16, 2006

They DO feel like dancing

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Love Divine

Saturday, September 02, 2006

Jenny and Chris's barbeque

Friday, July 21, 2006

One year on...

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Who are you??

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

What if....

Friday, April 14, 2006

Lynda's Joke of the day!!

Friday, December 23, 2005

Freds Christmas / New Years Honours List

Monday, August 29, 2005

Jenny and Chris's Champagne Barbeque

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Another Punter - Miss Barrett!!!

Monday, August 01, 2005

My first e-mail about the site!!

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

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