‘Top 5 Things You Musn’t Do When Meeting the In-Laws for the First Time’

Tom’s car Keith is in a spot of bother – it keeps purring like a panther. Not because the engine is powerful – because it’s a bit broke! Shall I take it Edinburgh? Probably not. But one does care for a challenge.

Anyone watched Essex Jungle – Channel 5 – best programme on, for me. Masterchef is getting too over the top – like X Factor – ‘Watching doesn’t get tougher than this.’ Cue intense music/clips of a sweaty kitchen.

Met my Girlfriend’s Extended Family for the First Time. Here’s my top 5 tips on what not to do…

1. Compliment the body of your Mother-in-law.
2. Lie about your job.
3. Don’t commit to disliking anything – unless you know they definately will agree. ‘I think sailings rubbish’…’oh you have a yaught’ etc.
4. Boast about speeding (with there precious relative in the car.
5. Never mock the cooking. Be grateful, and look delighted – even if it is a veggie platter.

I would avoid stealing too – thank you Dave. A wise suggestion.

Tom’s Tracks

Wham – Young Guns
Outkast – Hey Ya
Eart Wind and Fire – September
Fine Young Cannibals – Good Thing
Ray Charles – Mess Around
Isley Brothers – Take Me In Your Arms
Jamiroquai – Feels Just like it Should
Boney M – Daddy Cool
Boo Radleys – Wake Up Boo
Edwin Star – Happy Radio
Ash – Orpheus
Editors – Munich
The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Futureheads – Hounds of Love
Gorrilliaz – Amarillo
Bloc Party – Song for Clay (Disappear Here)
The Who – Barbara O’Reilly
Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
Razorlight – Before I fall to Pieces
The XX – Crystalised
Bryan Adams – Run to You