Snowy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I know this is completely boring, but I was so excited! No, not our Martin, Martin Johnson! His car was behind ours as we took oldest son to his rugby match at the Leisure Centre this morning! We parked up within feet of each other. I was hoping he would come and watch the match but he was there for a swim instead. But I am such a numpty I just wish I'd had the nouse to say something to him instead of staring at him like a lovestruck teenager Never mind, it was lovely to see him in the flesh so to speak - rugby is big in our house and Johno is a local hero But what should I have said to him? I was completely tongue tied and missed my moment. What would you have said? (I REFUSE to say 'can I have your autograph!') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) My face sunk when I saw this post. I thought people would be queing up to say "get lost, you loser" etc etc. or maybe a nicer " welcome back, we've missed you" Edited September 30, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 I thought that would catch your eye Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Anyway.. "Can I have your autograph?" seems to go down ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) My face sunk when I saw this post. I thought people would be queing up to say "get lost, you loser" etc etc. or maybe a nicer " welcome back, we've missed you" Go back to c-corner, you are not wanted here! Only joking, you have been missed! (sorry, I couldn't resist) Edited September 30, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nice to see you back Martin - where've you been? Snowy - I wouldn't have recognised him anyway I always used to watch rugby, having dated a couple of players in my youth, but if I sat still long enough to watch it these days, i'd probably fall asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I met him (Martin Johnson) at the opening of the new treatment rooms in the oncology wing at Leicester Royal Infirmary last year - he is a such a nice chap - a real gentle giant who was genuinely interested in the new facilities and talking to the patients. His Mum was treated there years ago and so he helps with fund raising etc and did a lot of that with Leicester Tigers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 My face sunk when I saw this post. I thought people would be queing up to say "get lost, you loser" etc etc. or maybe a nicer " welcome back, we've missed you" But you have been "hidden"- not away! You admitted as much on the "break the record" thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Never mind worrying about what you should have said to him ....... I'd have given the match a miss and watched the swimming instead Edited October 1, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Never mind worrying about what you should have said to him ....... I'd I have given the match a miss and watched the swimming instead Now why didn't I think of that? (don't think son or OH would have been impressed with that choice ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I wouldn't know him either. Apparantly I was next to Laurence Dellagio (*sp) in a queue the other day, & didn't recognise him either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sarah Mind you - in Stratford, Carl is always saying "that was *******, from that programme...." I wish he'd dig me in the ribs so I looked earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I know this is completely boring, but I was so excited! No, not our Martin, Martin Johnson! Sorry to be dense but who is Martin Johnson? I presume he is a celebrity of some type but I'm afraid I don't know what particular breed of celebrity he is. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Rugby, Richard? - does it ring any bells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sarah Mind you - in Stratford, Carl is always saying "that was *******, from that programme...." I wish he'd dig me in the ribs so I looked earlier Never mind Lesley - you can always say that you have breakfast with 'that woman off The Restaurant' Claims to fame....? I've met Kylie - years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I used to work in a Golf club and Lawrence Dellagio came in and I had to serve him and consequently went bright red !!!! He is huge and very very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sarah Mind you - in Stratford, Carl is always saying "that was *******, from that programme...." I wish he'd dig me in the ribs so I looked earlier Never mind Lesley - you can always say that you have breakfast with 'that woman off The Restaurant' I've been boasting about knowing Claret to all and sundry. Everyone is terribly impressed. Referring to The Restaurant...when are Jeremy and Jane going to seek marriage guidance. What a vile pair. I could wallop both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Phil said that last week - he said 'I bet he can't wait to be rid of the miserbale woman'. Jeremy seems like a nice man though.. and he can cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Rugby, Richard? - does it ring any bells? Ahhh - he's a campanologist! Sorry, silly me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 RICHARD!!!!! Rugby World Cup? Captain of the winning England team? Now retired from play and commentating? Come out from under that stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 What would I say to Martin ? Depends which Martin of course, but Martin Johnson, well that'd have to be something along the lines of "Phwoar, show me your legs" (I've got a bit of a thing about rugby players thighs, I've already confessed that on another thread ). In all honesty though I'd probably think that but be far too tongue tied to actually say anything at all. Our Martin , well that'd have to be "Good to see you back" . I rarely visit the footie thread and I'm not on the quail forum, so I've missed some of Martin's contributions just recently. I'm guessing though that other things (including, I'm sure, some heavy duty school work) are keeping him too busy to devote quite as much time to the forum as he has in the past, and I'm fully supportive of that. So, drop by when you can Martin, it's good to see you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 In all honesty though I'd probably think that but be far too tongue tied to actually say anything at all. You could just gaze at him over your specs Kate - that'd turn him to jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Phil said that last week - he said 'I bet he can't wait to be rid of the miserbale woman'. Jeremy seems like a nice man though.. and he can cook! I think the poor woman's miserable because she's married to him! Their relationship just would not survive setting up in business together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I have to admit to hardly watching it, so I'm not really well placed to judge - he seemed a bit too laid back in the bit I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
