Karen & co. Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 What a strange day! Ealier I had a phone call from Johannes at Omlet HQ asking if the BBC could come round and film my chickens first thought was it was a prank by a friend quickly followed by 'oh no I need to polish the dogs, paint the lawn and mop the children Johannes then rang back to confirm all timings as a couple of friends called round, wondering why on earth I had turned scarlet and was gibbering down the phone A few cups of tea later (to steady the nerves!!) the producer from the BBC rang, to apologise and say they didn't think there was enough time to film, but they may be able to do it another time! Half of me is very relieved as we took an old apple tree down in the garden yesterday and have left rather a large pile of twigs etc. in the chicken run, and the other half is nearly disappointed that my girls won't be seen. Think I'll put the kettle on again karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Very Strange. Which programme are you going to be on? ===Martin=== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 wow forget the tea I think you need a stiff brandy! at least you wont have to paint the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 How fab! Fame & fortune for your chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I met James and johannes at Tatton Park yesterday and Johannes said that the BBC wanted to film them making a delivery later this week in Cheshire for "The One Show" I presume they were going to try and fit in some filming of chickens that were already in situ what a shame they now can't film them, but keep an eye on the show because i am sure the Omlet delivery will be shown soon............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Wow Karen..... That doesn't happen every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Karen, it's great fun ! I did it a couple of years ago for our local BBC news programme just after my Eglu arrived and they were smashing. The cameraman and reporter looked after me wonderfully and I wasn't at all nervous by the time the camera started rolling. You'll have a great time! Saying that, I don't want to do it again ! Good luck if/when it happens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Well, I've just had another phone call from someone else at the BBC who thinks it may be still happening will find out after 6.30 tonight, I must go and move the apple tree logs incase the camera man falls over them the garden is looking really tired at the mo, perhaps some paper roses on the plants karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 How exciting - have you heard anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I must go and move the apple tree logs incase the camera man falls over them karen x That would make good TV though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 the garden is looking really tired at the mo, perhaps some paper roses on the plants karen x Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Oh my goodness - how exciting A phone call like that would have put me in a real spin,though (& I would have had to clean the Eglu too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Well, after getting up at stupid o'clock cleaned and polished anything that stood still long enough, with lots of help from the children The BBC team didn't turn up I'm sure that OH thought it was a wind up from the start and when I say they didn't come I think his response will be ) So my wonderful chickens and beautiful eglu's will remain - view by invitation only Wouldn't you think someone would have rung to say it wasn't happening? after all I think I spoke to at least 4 different people from the show yesterday the children have been so patient today and are now really disappointed karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 oh what a shame yes, they could have rung couldnt they but hey - your house is clean (fancy coming and doing mine ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 How sad for you Karen Do you think the went here instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 They were supposed to go to both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 They did Gosh bellecatz, wasn't it a strange day? I think I spent the whole of the interview with a silly grin on my face, and then had to boil an egg to be eaten with toast soldiers don't think Delia need worry! karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 but hey - your house is clean (fancy coming and doing mine ) You fell for it then karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Glad they got to you eventually - did they say whether it was going out Thursday or Friday? I had 3 hours of having to act surprised and redo various takes - Im shattered this evening!!! My daughter doesn't want to see it until we have vetted it in case she doesnt look good! (She is 13 and took about 45 mionutes to get ready thismorning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi apparently it's going out on Thursday they eventually arrived about 6.30 and then left just about 9 My cheeks are aching from smiling like a loon and I'm sure I sounded like a simpleton with some of the questions even though I knew what to say in my head, when I opened my mouth the wrong words came out I must admit I'm shattered too! karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I just saw the trailer for tomorrows show and it is going to be on I'll post a separate topic so that people don't miss it. Congratulations both of you - enjoy your fame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Bellekatz - great avatar! Yum. Looking forward to seeing you both tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 My daughter doesn't want to see it until we have vetted it in case she doesnt look good! (She is 13 and took about 45 mionutes to get ready thismorning ) Yep,my 13 year old daughter is just the same The other day she wouldn't leave the house until she had shaved her legs. We were only going to tesco,& she had long jeans on anyhow..... And I am in agreement with Helen about the avatar....just what you need to see to brighten up a rainy day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Can I join the 'I've got a 13-year-old (and a 12-year-old!) daughter' club?! They're both lovely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Course you can!! Mine is lovely too but why do they take so long in the bathroom?? Maybe not old enought to have it down to a fine art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
