The John James & Josie Appreciation Thread (Part 204)

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curiousme

05-09-2011

Night all suddenly feel a bit sick

horrible images in my mind gonna sneak to bed and leave hubby on the sofa

PICKLES60

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“LOL at Mr Pickles maybe its best if we just don't know”

You could be right it sounds like a lot of hard work and not a lot of reward plus looking at the chapter I have scored a massive fail I think I should have been looking for shanghi squeeze not shanghi surprise. Oh god after 3 kids no chance with that then lol

curiousme

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“You could be right it sounds like a lot of hard work and not a lot of reward plus looking at the chapter I have scored a massive fail I think I should have been looking for shanghi squeeze not shanghi surprise. Oh god after 3 kids no chance with that then lol”

PMSL swimming in the same ocean

Pickles you are soooo funny you should be on the stage

PICKLES60

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“PMSL swimming in the same ocean
Pickles you are soooo funny you should be on the stage ”

night Bev sleep well night Mr C on the settee x

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

July Month End Wrap Up

Monday 8/1

John - Say HELLO to AUGUST

Josie - Now Magazine
The scans of Now magazine coming out tomorrow thanks to JAT for these page 1 http://goo.gl/RuLvy & page 2 http://goo.gl/h5WGg

8/2

Josie - OK column
http://twitpic.com/5zpi34
http://twitpic.com/5zpijs

Josie - Now magazine online
Josie Gibson gets fit...with a fittie: The Big Brother star hires a personal trainer to tone up http://bit.ly/otUD7U
Front cover of Now mag http://twitpic.com/5zpjrx

8/3
Josie on OK TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIyhkPxotMA

And the pretty, pink dress Wendy would love to have.

Hi all - a little behind the scenes vid with Josie in

http://sianwelby.com/

OKTV Hair
http://www.youtube.com/user/sianwelb.../1/nC0Aamn4iqM

OKTV Hair
http://www.youtube.com/user/sianwelb.../0/_N0wYHg5Bys

Josie - Big Brother
Just brought over the new trailer from B featuring Josie and her new car.

http://www.channel5.com/articles/big...-scenes-part-2

Josie - Pictures - from Silent Library

thanks to @muckers_forever for these of Josie on @SilentLibraryuk
http://twitpic.com/60gqiz
http://twitpic.com/60gqnu

8/4
Josie - Curvissa Catwalk Show - behind the scenes

Curvissa AW11 Collection Launch & Catwalk Show
http://www.youtube.com/user/Curvissa

Photo shoot 2mrw with NOW Mag I Cant Wait! Laurie There Stylist is amazing but I dont know if I will have much on???? pmsl CALENDAR GIRLS X

8/5
Josie at Bootcamp

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Morning

stephjadebird7 Steph
Only met @Josiestweet in Hunstanton tonight. She's was lovely and was looking amazing!

Judging from this tweet it seems josie is in Norfolk ; this is where @no1bootcamp is located which also keeps getting mentioned so we think she is there-maybe its so strict you are not allowed phones !!!”

8/6

Gussie theres the evidence the bikes not in the sea lol

xx
It's called triple plank http://t.co/6HfX6Gz

8/7
Josie's diary this week; Josie will not be on OKTV this Wednesday due to her filming for BBBOTS & OKTV bb special #busygirl

The Blackberry is Fixed

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Thank the skies my phone is totally fixed and I can go back to being a twitter addict. X”

Josie - Me giving Den an ass massage x http://yfrog.com/ki458pyj

8/9

Josie's OK column
can be found here http://twitpic.com/63b2bl http://twitpic.com/63b2nk

Josie - OK Mag - Survival guide to Big Brother house
http://twitpic.com/63b4jv

I can report good news in #London. @JosieGibsonClub have made a donation of over £400 to the #FiorentiniFoundation.

Josie's - Shopping with Kugan
http://yfrog.com/ki721aj
KuganCassius Kugan Cassius
Womens clothes shopping with @Josiestweet . So much fun. #NOT

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Can Not Wait to tick off one of my dreams this weekend with a Hot Air Balloon Ride at Bristol Balloon Fiesta woo hoo”

Josie - pictures from community cleanup ater the riots
http://yfrog.com/kf8biqbj
http://yfrog.com/h3jh1hgj
http://yfrog.com/kilw4jtj
http://yfrog.com/kfwbgtgj

8/10

retweeted by Josie
@TheNoteboook The Notebook of Love
It's okay to be S.I.N.G.L.E cause it shows that u haven't found anyone who deserves u yet, and that u don't depend on others for happiness.

Josie is working on another exciting project today, so will not be on OKTV tonight but the very Lovely @sianwelby will be.

Photo in the Daily Mirror today showing the volunteers at Clapham Junction- you can see Josie in a red t-shirt.
Josie in the 2nd pic down in the red?????
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ters-mess.html

Look who we found buzzing about BB headquarters
http://twitter.com/#!/bbuk/status/10...666560/photo/1

Another nice pic of josie 2day

http://twitpic.com/63z9xz

Josie: just stocking up on some gorgeous Curvissa dresses – loads for less than £50, fill your boots curvy girls!
http://t.co/t5n1i6f

http://yfrog.com/kjcyuomj

Great clip of josie and Ollie today. http://youtu.be/wEeYZS5sJNQ

8/11

Who's ever seen Josie ACTUALLY tweeting?! Exclusive! http://lockerz.com/s/128741061
Josiestweet pouty!! http://lockerz.com/s/128721040
Josiestweet right here's the proper one. http://lockerz.com/s/128717094
Back at ya @Josiestweet http://lockerz.com/s/128712910

8/12
John Tweets!!

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“uk_JohnJames_oz John James
Take care ppl I am Thinking of all of you in the Uk stay safe x

Very good to hear from you Johnny. I know that will put a smile on a lot of faces.
Puts a smile on mine and he's not even talking to me.
”

Josie - filming BBOTS
Josie; My dressing room at bb http://yfrog.com/gzbtewwsj
http://t.co/ZHjnslF
http://yfrog.com/h2q7lfvj
Lovely picture of josie tonight http://t.co/bUpnBW7
http://t.co/wHZwj85

Josie: Pilot show made me feel like this. X
http://yfrog.com/hsdmptokj
http://yfrog.com/h0j2ctmpj

8/13

Josie - Hot Air Balloon
ha ha ha she's in one of those lol xx http://twitpic.com/65jl6g
great picture of josie today http://twitpic.com/65htse
Another great picture of Josie today http://twitpic.com/65k9wr
http://t.co/5zvbVYX

8/14

by Josiestweet
@Josiestweet #Aquarians don't like people to know that we need them. Just be honest and tell him xx

Someone's impressed with the Gibson lol http://twitpic.com/663dqk
WOW cool or what lol http://twitpic.com/664j86

Josie yesterday http://twitpic.com/664bmv
Josie explaining why her mate Pickles is always righthttp://twitpic.com/660phl

8/15

Josie - Shoes for BBOTS Launch show
Shoes - so, to recap these are the before of @Josiestweet's shoes http://t.co/u0jQ8z9 and the after http://t.co/vX0kEzf

John - Now Mag
NowMag Now Magazine
Are you still a fan of John James? fb.me/1448IQTfv

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...k-stay-safe/1/

8/16
Josie - Now Magazine
http://twitpic.com/672rgr

Josie - BB - OKTV
@Josiestweet will be at @oktvofficial today filming OKTV special when big bruv takes over. OKTV is now at elstree, tune in ch5 6.25 tonite.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkl...ver_shortfilms

8/17

BB winner Josie Gibson has spotted Bristol's answer to Justin Bieber! You saw him here first! itv.co/oFSpCM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mixRpBJrng4

8/18
Josie - BBOTS - CBB Launch Night
Cazie's video edited for all of Josie's parts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaLFjTkA5w

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“Hi – here’s my little mini report from yesterday’s CBB launch.

So unfortunately I was going alone as my friend had to drop out last minute. I was lucky though as I chatted to tons of looovely people all through the day. Arrived at 3 and waited in the rain until 8!! :O So I was SOAKED.

Then we were sent to a separate area with wrist bands and watched the show from the side of the stage Brian stood on. It was actually a brilliant atmosphere… and I’m almost glad I didn’t go with a friend because I talked to so many people. Everyone was excited about looking out for Josie!! I was happily surprised at how very popular she was!! I chatted with one girl who though John was an idiot and tried in vain to persuade her otherwise. I loved finding the spot on the outside where he must have shouted over to her… and the exit she came out of and the carpark. This was allll exciting for me!

Straight after we got whisked to have drinks… on the way I saw Josie. She immediately saw me staring and as soon as I got eye contact I starting waving like a loony and she shouted over to me like I was someone she knew!! She seemed happy and relaxed. Next time I saw her was on set… which you have likely all seen. Between takes she was joking and got on well with everyone (as you’d expect) she also sucked her thumb and seemed a little distracted to me (but I could be wrong as this is the fist time I have ever seen her!) After the show I wanted to go and say hello but she was on the phone solidly while waiting for her car outside, so I didn’t interrupt … but was a little sad I didn’t get to chat to her properly. Anyway had a super day… hope I haven’t rambled too much!! xx”

Great pictures of Josie on BBBOTS http://twitpic.com/68yz3m
some more pictures of Josie on BBBOTS http://twitpic.com/68yzhp

Josie - Gala Bingo?[/b]
We love @josiestweet here at gala! See why here! http://ow.ly/66khw

8/19

Josie - OK Magazine
Josie Gibson wowed on @bbbits last night - gorgeous! @Josiestweet ok.co.uk/bigbrother/vie…

http://www.ok.co.uk/bigbrother/view/38644/

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Sianwelby Sian Welby
Looking forward to seeing @Josiestweet for some Clapham madness! We're in Babel at the mo mate xxx
3 minutes ago”

8/20

Josie - picture from Briston weekend
Oh just found another great picture of Josie from the weekend #stunning http://twitpic.com/68ltk2

Looks like Josie has a flood

http://yfrog.com/kjkj9qtj

"I have accidently Flooded myself. I am such a donkey! y?"

8/21

Josie on BBBOTS

Josiestweet:The show tonight is Live so I have to be careful and button it! got told off on the pilot for saying a naughty word to @holymoly! help! lol

I will be wearing a nice little number from @DivaCatwalk and some lovely jewellery from @jinkksy Bout time the Gibson had a bit of style!
oh and I have @Curvissa underwear on lol

Josies fab dress http://www.divacatwalk.com/collectio...la-dress/0/415

http://twitpic.com/69phlw
http://yfrog.com/h7aympmj
http://yfrog.com/h8feailj

oh and another one of our stunning Josie http://twitpic.com/69v307
Good Morning all, here are more stunning pictures of josie from last night http://twitpic.com/69v2ta

8/22
Josie in NOW MAG tomorrow
she looks absolutly stunning in this pic

xx
http://twitpic.com/69zvkj

posted by josie on her twitter account http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/videos/...naked-shoot/1/

8/23
Josie - NOW MAG naked shoot
http://twitpic.com/69z9l9 - cover
http://twitpic.com/6abaum - Page1
http://twitpic.com/6abavu - Page 2
http://t.co/ZB33r5v

lovethesummervibes.com/101-summer-vib… Josie Gibson's Article in Now mag
http://www.lovethesummervibes.com/10...ps-off-for-now

A man's not seen me naked for 6 months: Josie Gibson strips for Now bit.ly/oXL7WU
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...or-6-months/1/

http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/87321...ked-photoshoot

Josie on Gino and Mel
Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Never felt so at home and relaxed than with Gino and Mel. They are soooo lovely. Bit full up tho XX lol
Josie on Lunch time today http://twitpic.com/6adntw/full

http://twitpic.com/6af4yy
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...206912/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...486721/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...512704/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...830080/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...565377/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...565377/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...359106/photo/1

http://www.itv.com/letsdolunch/shows/tuesday-23-aug/

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
bumped into a sexy young man only @will_young31 new album out woo hoo can't wait to hear!!! yfrog.com/kgg9qznj
http://yfrog.com/kgg9qznj

8/24
Josie on OKTV
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkp9hz_k-bruv-2_fun

Josie: celebrating 1 year anniversary of winning bb we will be holding a twitter party tonight 9pm #bestwinnerever

Josie - Now Magazine - Gino and Mel lunch
Pictures on Now mag site of Josie at Gino & Mel's lunch time show.
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/gallery...-s-do-lunch/1/

Josie - out at event
Having a great night with @_daniellebrown and @Josiestweet at @hayleysparkes event! http://yfrog.com/kg4ucibj

http://twitpic.com/6apl0s

Nice pic of josie today. http://yfrog.com/kfk1amaj

8/25
John went bowling

Just finished a solid game of bowling with @uk_JohnJames_oz @Scott_Love85 Kruzey Dotti Robson #Goodtimes
We will just call it a draw haha no

Josie at an event
Big Brother's Josie Gibson flaunts weight-loss in stylish outfit
http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/v...tylish-outfit/

Also if you go to Ok main page on the website there are pics aswell

Josie - Now Mag rehash
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...don-t-match/1/

http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/87321...ked-photoshoot

8/26
Josie - Out and about
Even with the pap photographers out in force Josie is so funny, another great picture fm last night pic.twitter.com/i4f1oNy
http://twitter.com/#!/JosieGibsonClu...768513/photo/1

Josie - last night
Some lovely pictures of Josie from last night here (click on slideshow)
http://syncphotobank.zenfolio.com/p511043975

philipdehany: Has to be said @Josiestweet is looking amazing! As is @jamie_shepherd http://yfrog.com/kiw3mikj

Look who turned up @Josiestweet @mrchrisgroom Another pic of josie looking great!http://yfrog.com/hshdfpzj

Great picture of Josie with her fans http://twitter.com/#!/stephjadebird7...352448/photo/1

John James and Josie - one year ago today - fate & magic
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xey...ape_shortfilms

8/27
Josie at sw4

great picture of Josie this evening at sw4
http://lockerz.com/s/133479548
another great picture of josie the other night
http://twitpic.com/6blyzf
http://twitpic.com/6bls41
http://twitpic.com/6blq65

@Josiestweet @AdamCollins22 sw4 http://yfrog.com/nw26178596j

Met the lovely @Josiestweet at SW4 last Sat. She's looking bloody gorgeous & was very lovely I have to say. http://yfrog.com/nwzixkj

8/28

John - Happy Birthday to You

Josie at BBOTS
B B bots 3
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkrur9_bot3_fun

Fantastic picture of muckers gift to josie at bbbits tonight
http://twitpic.com/6ctzyo

Big Brothers Bit On The Side In Pictures @freddiefisher @Josiestweet @MAKOSI #BB
http://twitter.com/#!/SimplyBBUK/sta...923456/photo/1

Johnny Tweets!

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“uk_JohnJames_oz John James
Thanks for all the Birthday wishes & all the support even though I don't come on here much anymore I still appreciate everything xXx

”

8/29

OKTVOfficial OK! TV Official
Ok. Some of you guessed right! @Josiestweet will be presenting all week! 1825 Channel 5 starting Tuesday!

found another great photo taken of josie at the @curvissa shoot #stunning http://twitpic.com/6d5drl

Josie - Win a Dress from Josie - Charity Donations
We have over 10 of Josie's dresses to give away over the comming weeks see some of them here t.co/Y1gCNTe

8/30
Josie in Reveal
Josie on front cover of Reveal magazine today. http://twitpic.com/6dgec3
Article about josie not an interview given by Josie http://twitpic.com/6dgf3z
Just a snap shot of pictures inside Reveal magazine today http://twitpic.com/6dggvl

Josie presents on OKTV
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkt6rd_1_shortfilms

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Guys I have a eye infection and I am. presenting OKTV for the rest of the week. So excited but please excuse my gammy eye lol xxx”

Chatting to the lovely @josiestweet and @JeffroBrazier on @OKTVofficial ! X http://twitpic.com/6dmzdx
Picture of Josie tonight at @bbbits http://yfrog.com/o0cmfpj

At Big Bro with Amazing @Josiestweet wish @AmeliasAttic (mum) was here to meet her! Xx http://yfrog.com/o0cmfpj

Me @danebowers @Josiestweet and @nicolat111 about to go on Celeb bb bit on the side...

http://lockerz.com/s/134365250

http://twitter.com/#!/AnthonyJPowell...585922/photo/1

Josie on BBBOTS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xksv35_bot4_fun

8/31
Josie Presents on OKTV
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkt6xz_2_shortfilms

I met @Josiestweet yesterday, such a lovely person! http://t.co/HYKSKPA

Wow josie today at oktv http://lockerz.com/s/134530868
pmsl josie doing press ups, naughty Jeff making her do that xx http://lockerz.com/s/134532672
1707: Josie & Jeff on the set of OKTV are very excited about tonight's secret eviction http://ow.ly/i/gyHC
Josie presenting @OKTVOfficial tonight

http://twitpic.com/6e2q4r
Josie in full flow lol http://twitpic.com/6e2wkw

another stunning picture of Josie today http://twitpic.com/6e4bwf
Video of Josie taken at the JIAN launch http://youtu.be/eRLD1PlMpNA

Josie - Rehash of Weight Loss
http://fallenscoop.com/32563/omg-wha...g-josie-gibson

AMAZING WEIGHT LOSS! Big Brother's Josie Gibson slimmer than ever: Josie Gibson's looking fab
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...r-than-ever/1/

John James - Hello September

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... and finally 4 now 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz supporters...

http://cl.ly/8t9o/o

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John - More BB Launch - HQ photos

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
..more HQ pics 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz fans [sorry bit samey but worth sharing?
1 minute ago

http://cl.ly/8xYf/o

http://cl.ly/8ysC/o

http://cl.ly/8ygI/o

http://cl.ly/8y6N/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... for @uk_JohnJames_oz and @Josiestweet fans .... look who’s back... °O°
[sorry - i’m bored!]
2 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/92fv”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... something 4 the @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet stalwarts
4 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/93uN/o

http://cl.ly/93nX/o

http://cl.ly/931p/o

ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... more 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans ? .. OK then ..
3 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/948o/o

http://cl.ly/93g6/o

http://cl.ly/94d5/o”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... “No Naked Jacuziness !”... 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
2 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/93bz/o

http://cl.ly/938v/o”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
.. The Rock! .. 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
3 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/94Xi/o

http://cl.ly/94ht/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... Sandie Shaw ... 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
3 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/92y4/o

http://cl.ly/94LL/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
.. Steps 5 6 7 8 .. last few sets 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
8 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/96Sa/o

http://cl.ly/96a7/o

http://cl.ly/967f/o ”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
..My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy.. more pics 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
9 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/96fF/o

http://cl.ly/950t/o i love this one”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
.. Sir Cliff .. 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
8 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/96DA/o

http://cl.ly/96Ds/o

http://cl.ly/96Gw/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
.. doesn’t @uk_JohnJames_oz scrub up well ?
8 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/95KY/o

http://cl.ly/96XU/o

http://cl.ly/95MZ/o

http://cl.ly/94GG/o”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... Savage Garden ... some pics 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
9 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/96VW/o

http://cl.ly/96hM/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
..Come Dine With Me.. 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
11 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/95u0/o

http://cl.ly/965Y/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... forgot this one ... last pics 4 now 4 @uk_JohnJames_oz & @Josiestweet fans
4 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/957Z/o”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
… forgot another …
1 minute ago

http://cl.ly/958n/o”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
...some @uk_JohnJames_oz pics from last year's BB final cl.ly/9Yyv/o cl.ly/9aDS/o cl.ly/9aCQ/o cl.ly/9a6H/o
1 minute ago

http://cl.ly/9Yyv/o

http://cl.ly/9aDS/o

http://cl.ly/9aCQ/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
BB11 final night - @Josiestweet & John James Say Hello ... cl.ly/9ZbM/o cl.ly/9ZPu/o cl.ly/9Ys6/o [more to follow]
1 minute ago

http://cl.ly/9ZbM/o

http://cl.ly/9ZPu/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
... not quite Rodin ... but hey! cl.ly/9ZXM cl.ly/9ZCV/o cl.ly/9YtW/o cl.ly/9a4B/o cl.ly/9aIv
1 minute ago

http://cl.ly/9ZXM

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
.... Wave Goodbye cl.ly/9a4k/o cl.ly/9Za5/o cl.ly/9ZxR/o ... standing in the door of The Pink Flamingo ...
2 minutes ago

http://cl.ly/9a4k/o

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Originally Posted by k182:
“ConcordWebster Concord Webster
...would the bare-chested lady please step forward cl.ly/9iON/o cl.ly/9jKQ/o cl.ly/9jDk/o cl.ly/9jP7/o
2 minutes ago

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xxxxxxxx

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

@JOSIESTWEET has 213,455 Followers up from the end of last month/July by 12,362

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
woo hoo I have some good news Lovers!!!!! Been down to see Big Brother all I Can say Is WOW!!!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Hope you are all OK missed you all as phone is broken!!! bummer!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I will be On Big Brother spin off shows 2 days a week with a Josie Suprise. I wont let you down I promise!”

Originally Posted by angel07:
“TotallyBB TotallyBigBrother
@Josiestweet A Josie surprise? Is that a chat up line you use often?

@Josiestweet
Josie Gibson @TotallyBB No But now you say it like that It sounds quite good doesnt it lol xxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Photo shoot 2mrw with NOW Mag I Cant Wait! Laurie There Stylist is amazing but I dont know if I will have much on???? pmsl CALENDAR GIRLS X

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I know I just made a cock up with Their. lol”

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“millscho millie ray schofield
@Josiestweet I wish you was on the next big brother! follow back please! x

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@millscho I am working on the next big brother spin off shows ch5 are not holding back I'm so excited! X x x

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Right guys, I got to hit the sack. Week I've had I seriously need my beauty sleep lol. Love to u all foxy bitches. X x x”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Thank the skies my phone is totally fixed and I can go back to being a twitter addict. X”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Just sorting out tickets for me and the girls to do SW4 weekender. Its going to be a goodun x x x”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“It is a music festival in Clapham

http://www.southwestfour.com/”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Me giving Den an ass massage x http://yfrog.com/ki458pyj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Listen up Rioters, 1 finger on my motor and you will c a bloody Riot. Don't let the Gibson get Grizzly on your ass!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Big love to my twitter family. Ur all a bit lush woo ha x”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Can Not Wait to tick off one of my dreams this weekend with a Hot Air Balloon Ride at Bristol Balloon Fiesta woo hoo”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Y http://yfrog.com/kf8biqbj

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://yfrog.com/h3jh1hgj

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://yfrog.com/kilw4jtj

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://yfrog.com/kfwbgtgj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I have been down at Elstree all day and i am more excited than ever. It Looks Amazing! This show is going to be spectacular! WOW”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I Can Still Only tweet from my lap top. I got a new phone and dropped it down the toilet day 2! Female Frank Spencer I swear lol”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I think I am the only person around without SKY. I got BT vision but I dont know how to work it??”

[quote=k182;51962988]Josiestweet Josie Gibson
just stocking up on some gorgeous Curvissa dresses – loads for less than £50, fill your boots curvy girls! ************/3t48n9y
http://t.co/t5n1i6f
[/QUOTE

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://yfrog.com/kjcyuomj”

Originally Posted by lerdie:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Can not wait to get my ass back down Estree Big Brother Studios tonight. Feels like home!!! WHEN BRUV TAKES OVER YEAHHHHH!!!!!

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Can everyone give @craigbigbro1 a cheecky little Follow xxxxx luv ya Craigie!!

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Little Birdie Tells me Big Brother have some BIG names going in!!!! I want to know who. No one is giving anything away arrggghhhh!!!

glorydons womble womble
by Josiestweet@
@Josiestweet well they are never gonna tell you Josie everyone knows l u have the biggest mouth in Bristol lol”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
My dressing room at bb yfrog.com/gzbtewwsj

http://yfrog.com/gzbtewwsj”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://t.co/ZHjnslF”

Originally Posted by k182:
“No way
http://yfrog.com/h2q7lfvj”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
http://t.co/wHZwj85”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Pilot show made me feel like this. X

http://yfrog.com/hsdmptokj

http://yfrog.com/h0j2ctmpj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Carol80x Carol
by Josiestweet
@Josiestweet #Aquarians don't like people to know that we need them. Just be honest and tell him xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Lol”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
Dates 4 this week -Tue 16th Column & Silent Library 10pm - Wed 17th OKTV BB special 6.25 ch5 - Thu 18th CBB launch - Sunday 21st BBBOTS 11pm”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
Someone's impressed with the Gibson lol twitpic.com/663dqk

http://twitpic.com/663dqk”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
WOW cool or what lol twitpic.com/664j86

http://twitpic.com/664j86”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Thank you for all your super lush tweets tonight Guys you dont half put a smile on my boat race! xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I would just like to say Thank you so much to me muckers for all the Cards of Good Luck I have had today. You are Truely amazing people!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I am Going to Send you Pics when I put them all up in my yard! Are you enjoying OKTV?”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
wow Guys Im getting a big head here! lol Thank you so much for your lushess tweets. Feels Lovely xxxxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Just Read through all my hundreds of Good Luck Cards and My heart has officially Melted. Thank you so much im going so soft in my old age x”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
TWILIGHT = BETTER THAN PORN XX”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I am Loving all the ladies in the BB house this year. They are all soooo funny and a little bit naughty! he he”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Looks like josie is going out on the razzle with Sian tonight -Babel is a lovely bar in Clapham Junction its where I celebrated my last birthday

Sianwelby Sian Welby
Looking forward to seeing @Josiestweet for some Clapham madness! We're in Babel at the mo mate xxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
Josie will be on @bbbits this Sunday channel 5* sky 176 @ 11pm lots of josie supporters in the audience JGC will be there will give u a wave”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Love my OKTV family much thank you so much for helping me today. Legends xxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Oh my lord OKTV has my fav person on tonight you have to tune in!!! Toooo funny.”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Kieth lemon is fit!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
bumped into a sexy young man only @will_young31 new album out woo hoo can't wait to hear!!! yfrog.com/kgg9qznj

http://yfrog.com/kgg9qznj”

Originally Posted by Marylouise:
“holymoly Jamie East
I am at Amy Childs' house

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@holymoly I hate you

holymoly Jamie East
@Josiestweet 'ere 'arry - yer a wizard.

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@holymoly what ever Robinson Crusoe! Get a hair cut!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I am so happy so so so so so happy! Tell you all soon!!!”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“Just posting it now :

@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Got a lot of time for mr @MarlonMckenzie you don't find gentlemen like him around very often xx thanks for the chat x
4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I'm actually crying with laughter my mum and brother been all round my local town buying Now mag and even snatching them off people!!!”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@sheilatweetss I didn't tell them I was naked my mums bought every single one off the shelf in tesco s pmsl!!!

@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@MjacksonLover98 my little bro said he's not having his mates seeing it lol xxx you can even see nothing dozey git lol”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“@MarlonMckenzie Marlon Mckenzie
@Josiestweet I can't wait to come up and have a laugh xx

@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@MarlonMckenzie its going to be a laugh!! Only good times with the Gibson its my new rule!”

Originally Posted by angel07:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
This year's regular Big Brother series launches 9.30pm on Fri 9th Sept, a day after the Celeb #bb final. More at ***********.com later RT”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“@Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I'm crying!! Pull yourself together ok! Its not cool lol

Just realised she is talking about CBB”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@Retrotosh anyway shouldn't they be out buying nuts little pervs lol

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@Retrotosh I was doing it for the curvy girls didn't know you would all have a heart attack pmsl

Retrotosh Joshua Gibson
by Josiestweet
@josiestweet thanks boo, my pisstakin mates have all bought magazine with you starkers on the front. Thank god they've all gone to reading.

read from bottom up ”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Ha ha xx yfrog.com/klf2qunj

http://yfrog.com/klf2qunj”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“mornin, just got it in!!

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Bloody love gay bars!!! Had the best night ever!

looking at the pics from earlier, it was a pretty good guess she was at a gay bar!!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
The show tonight is Live so I have to be careful and button it! got told off on the pilot for saying a naughty word to @holymoly! help! lol”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Oh and I am with My people all the way on the Live feed!!!! BRING IT BACK!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I will be wearing a nice little number from @DivaCatwalk and some lovely jewellery from @jinkksy Bout time the Gibson had a bit of style!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
oh and I have @Curvissa underwear on lol”

Originally Posted by Marylouise:
“Hi everyone

It's a shame that Josie thinks her Randymare days are over just when she is looking her best

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@lorweir My Randy Mare days are over babe all talk and no action I am lol”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Guys thanks for everything you do for me and tweet. Honestly would be nothing without you so thank you so much XXX”

Originally Posted by soulou:
“Josie Gibson
Definition of a loy = jealous unhappy and bitter”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“OMG just got a tweet off josie!!!!

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@julier40 lots of love sweet cheeks xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Hi guys hope you enjoyed tonight's show. Me and jamie are cool as a cucumber. Lots of love to you hot sexy mamas josie xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Night guys love ya to bits Josie so knackered from a wicked weekend Gibson xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Guys I have a eye infection and I am. presenting OKTV for the rest of the week. So excited but please excuse my gammy eye lol xxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Omg super excited about my first proper presenting gig! Bit nervous but Mr Brazier really helping me. He's the nicest guy ever!!!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Guys can you let me know if there is anything you think I could improve on after the show? Were in this together ok. Lots of love xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Been a long day going home to sort the eye out. Thank you to the make up team don't know how you managed to cover it up XX”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Another fan of our Josie

NicolaT111 Nicola Tappenden
Just on my way home, its way past my bed time. Lovely to meet @Josiestweet at last!!! Xxx

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@NicolaT111 and you Nic your a top bird. You do make me giggle xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Go away gammy eye yfrog.com/mnc03ufj

http://yfrog.com/mnc03ufj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Missed me bloody auto cue tonight because I couldn't see it! Think its about time Gibbo got contact lenses! Sorry guys xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Love the way CBB is being edited, its soooo funny xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
My last night of presenting with OKTV tonight. Thank you so much @JeffroBrazier for all your help and support! You have been brill!!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
You have the incredibly gorgeous @JENNYFROST22 back with you 2mrw after raising millions for @cruk well done flower xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Guys you need to tune in to OKTV I got all star struck over Example and made a complete fanny out of myself AGAIN!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Caw imagine interviewing George Clooney then I'd be having a fit on the floor! X”

Originally Posted by k182:
“@Josiestweet what did channel 5 boss say about chatting up the guests lol

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@mariemardell they were like josie can you stop licking the guests!”

Other People's Tweet About Josie

Originally Posted by k182:
“annafiorentini Anna Fiorentini
by JosieGibsonClub
I can report good news in #London. @JosieGibsonClub have made a donation of over £400 to the #FiorentiniFoundation. This is incredible!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“http://yfrog.com/ki721aj

KuganCassius Kugan Cassius
Womens clothes shopping with @Josiestweet . So much fun. #NOT”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“http://twitter.com/#!/JeffroBrazier/...58209068036096

JeffroBrazier Jeff Brazier
@Josiestweet Gotta tell you Gibbo, your actually very very amusing! xxxx”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“SuperMarioMugan Mario Mugan
Hey @Josiestweet my sweet. I saw you on OK TV last night. Loved it, you were brillant. Need to speak to you soon about the model search x

corinslovingit Corin Forshaw
@Josiestweet hi hun gud luck for tonight babes so proud of you go get em kid xx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Tm_Mediapr tmmedia
@Josiestweet was stunning on @bbbits yesterday in a gorgeous @divacatwalk number!”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Sianwelby Sian Welby
Looking forward to seeing @Josiestweet for some Clapham madness! We're in Babel at the mo mate xxx”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“spencer smith
@spencersmith_bb spencer smith
@Josiestweet Hello sugar tits, sorry i keep missing you. I'll call you tomorrow if you've not broken any fingers and can pick up! x”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
Josie will be supporting Meningitis uk over the next 12 months. She will be working with them to promote the charity & raise awareness

JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
Josie will continue to support Clic & Hope Africa, but wants to raised awareness of the charity Meningitis UK & the illness in teenagers.

JosieGibsonClub Official Fan club
meningitisuk.org/?gclid=COHao8r… please have a look at their website. We will be helpin Josie to raise money over the coming year.”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ITVFood ITV Food
by JosieGibsonClub
Enjoy seeing Josie Gibson on Let's Do Lunch today? Read all about her food loves and hates here: itv.co/nfAR8p
http://www.itv.com/letsdolunch/shows/tuesday-23-aug/”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Sianwelby Sian Welby
Having a great night with @_daniellebrown and @Josiestweet at @hayleysparkes event! yfrog.com/kg4ucibj

http://yfrog.com/kg4ucibj”

Originally Posted by Marylouise:
“KuganCassius Kugan Cassius
really happy for @josiestweet tonight after that phonecall, very, very exciting stuff and you deserve it. #ahhhhbless”

Originally Posted by TINKS65:
“http://yfrog.com/kiw3mikj

philipdehany 11 hours 13 mins ago Twitter Has to be said @Josiestweet is looking amazing! As is @jamie_shepherd yfrog.com/kiw3mikj”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“philipdehany Look who turned up @Josiestweet @mrchrisgroom yfrog.com/hshdfpzj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“philltarling Phill Tarling
by JosieGibsonClub
Styled Josie Gibson today: She's such a treat to work with.”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JeffroBrazier Jeff Brazier
@Josiestweet Congratulations Josie, today was the first of many presenting jobs for you in the future, it's easy, just do you! X”

Originally Posted by angel07:
“philltarling Phill Tarling @Josiestweet Josie, you are a diamond, and a stylist's dream to work with You have much vavavoom in your @DivaCatwalk dress:”

Originally Posted by k182:
“http://twitpic.com/6dmzdx

HayleyWestenra Hayley Westenra
Chatting to the lovely @josiestweet and @JeffroBrazier on @OKTVofficial ! X twitpic.com/6dmzdx”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Cheska85 Francesca
by Josiestweet
At Big Bro with Amazing @Josiestweet wish @AmeliasAttic (mum) was here to meet her! Xx
http://yfrog.com/o0cmfpj

danebowers Dane Bowers
Ahh always good to see @josiestweet”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“BiancaGascoigne B
Me @danebowers @Josiestweet and @nicolat111 about to go on Celeb bb bit on the side...

http://lockerz.com/s/134365250”

Originally Posted by ferfer:
“I met @Josiestweet yesterday, such a lovely person! http://t.co/HYKSKPA”

Originally Posted by k182:
“http://yfrog.com/nw26178596j

kt_tiz Katie Bunyan
@Josiestweet @AdamCollins22 sw4 yfrog.com/nw26178596j”

Originally Posted by k182:
“ByCaprice Caprice Bourret
@Josiestweet Babes..OMG I have just seen a pic of you, you look AMAZING!!! Babes DM me your email so I can send you some By Caprice goodies!”

Originally Posted by k182:
“BBUKLive Big Brother Live
1707: Josie & Jeff on the set of OKTV are very excited about tonight's secret eviction ow.ly/i/gyHC #BBUKLIVE

http://ow.ly/i/gyHC”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“@Fullerfit Hannah Fuller
Met the lovely @Josiestweet at SW4 last Sat. She's looking bloody gorgeous & was very lovely I have to say. yfrog.com/nwzixkj”

Originally Posted by k182:
“BBNewsUpdates Big Brother Updates!
@Josiestweet Well Josie, they couldn't of edited you to make you any funnier. You had Britain in stitches, brilliant housemate! x”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

@uk_JohnJames_oz has 167,389 Followers down from the end of last month/July by 210

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“uk_JohnJames_oz John James
Take care ppl I am Thinking of all of you in the Uk stay safe x
1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Very good to hear from you Johnny. I know that will put a smile on a lot of faces.
Puts a smile on mine and he's not even talking to me.
”

Other People's Tweet About Johnny

Originally Posted by k182:
“NowMag Now Magazine
Are you still a fan of John James? fb.me/1448IQTfv
1 hour ago

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...uk-stay-safe/1”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
@uk_johnjames_oz Shame the team lost 1 - 7 maybe because the star player wasnt there you know lol
29 seconds ago”

Originally Posted by CrazyChick:
“joedonaghy1 Joe donaghy
Just finished a solid game of bowling with @uk_JohnJames_oz @Scott_Love85 Kruzey Dotti Robson #Goodtimes”

Originally Posted by k182:
“joedonaghy1 Joe donaghy
We will just call it a draw haha no winner
4 minutes ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
oh @uk_JohnJames_oz 5th in a league of 6 teams, what you doing lol - THE ALLIANCE stats are played 5 won 2 lost 2 draw 1 total points 10
55 seconds ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub

Originally Posted by k182:
“Well the Footie was a draw 3-3 dont know who got them ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
To all the John James fans who are not on loysforever here is john's post today John James Hey loys thanks for (cont) http://t.co/5Et6bMp”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
Sorry John supporters some people fm Loysforever are not happy to share John's post I thought we are all supporters but it seems not so
49 seconds ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
Definition of this fan club - everyone is included no one is excluded, showing support and news of the person we support
42 seconds ago”

Well get used to it loysforever I will continue to post what ever I feel is appropriate for ALL of John's supporters
1 minute ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
Good news John has re-activated his facebook account and his post has popped up back in loys, *hasn't posted but his back* lol x x x x
2 minutes ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
Australian article about UK CBB it mentions John James also link to previous articles about John in the house australiantimes.co.uk/entertainment/…
44 seconds ago

http://www.australiantimes.co.uk/ent...rryn-lyons.htm”

Just for a little fun....

Originally Posted by k182:
“Morning frist sighting of john

SWEAR I JUST SAW JOHN JAMES IN THE AUDIENCE ON CELEB BIG BROTHER!
10 hours ago

Think i just saw John James in the crowd #cbb #celebbb #bigbrother #bbuk
11 hours ago

Was that john james in the audience? :|
11 hours ago”

Johnny - Facebook

Originally Posted by mcworster:
“Apparantly john has deactivated his facebook account but obviously no one knows why, so lots of speculation. Now magazine started a discussion page on fb in the week asking people if they still were a fan of john james. I t quickly deteriorated into a muckers vs loys slanging match once josie was brought into the discussions!”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“JohnJamesClub JohnJamesfanclub
To all the John James fans who are not on loysforever here is john's post today John James Hey loys thanks for (cont) http://t.co/5Et6bMp”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by DipsyDo:
“HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ok so it's been a while and most of you haven't a clue who i am but i Noticed stephy wanted donkey to post with her soooooo your wish as been granted the fantastical bubbles nutella waffler

Well hellooooooo n big waves to Shazza, stephy n smirney! loooooooves yassssss

Ah we had some fantastical times on this thread. all the Gates including my personal favorite McPigeon started by thee lovelly diesey n hotsy

i got to meet some lovelly peeps in kildare including Stephy, shazza n smirney and looads more. still got a few peeps i've yet to meet like Grotty, flamey, diesey n hotsy etc but i will eventually

Erm............. have a feeling i won't be around for thread 200 so................................

Congratulations to us all on reachin thread 200. i've been a part of the thread since late september and i was quite a mahooooosive poster thanks to a few faulty post counters ohh n i was kinda never on topic so sorrrrrry about that! lol so it wouldn't feel right not saying hello to thread 200 i remember getting to thread 100 n hiding in muggs chatter thread cos my epic post fell on the same day.

HAPPY THREAD 200 EVERYONE From Donkey, Jellybeanz, Sharkyngeorge, ghostangel, FrizzyKitten n all the ones in between

ohh you can find me on twitter @ghostangel82

and to ds................ I, is very, very sorry n promise to be good forever if you let me stay!

Ohhhhhhh ps more smileys DS. i can't cope with just 10 I'll even give you november from my John James Calender if you let us have 20

X x X x X x X x X x X x X x X x X x X x X”

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“digitalspyforum Digital Spy Forums
The John James & Josie Gibson Appreciation thread has reached a new milestone! Congratulations! http://j.mp/odIsgh #JJJat”

Originally Posted by nickers1961:
“ONLY(nearly)200

`You`re a bit handsome`
Yes John--she said it
And all of us watched
As you fell for her magic
And Josie fell too
We know...she did really
It just hurts to remember
Shes getting there...nearly
We watched and we wondered
Wow could it be true
Its BB
Thats nonsence
But I believed
And you
Thats why we all came here
To this nebulous haven
Of laughter and tears
And cyber (((hugs))) given
Some stayed for moments
Others over a year
But daylight--or nightime
Someones allways near
They may not be typing
But theyre lurking im sure
Because this place is special
Real friendships...and more
It stops you from thinking
Of day to day stuff
And gives us all,you know
That good thing
The...fluff
So long may it reign
As the longest thread ever
Only(nearly) 200
When will it end
Never

love Nick x x x”

Originally Posted by Jade =):
“Well....what can you say to that eh? :-p Sometimes DS, you do make me chuckle!

Hope you enjoyed your jump Steph

Oh, by the way, a year ago today Jo was evicted but it was also the day that John suddenly became overly touchy-feely of our Jose asking her "You wanna have sex tonight?" It was also the day that Josie was given her ticket to the final and that very special moment that made everyone squee - the three kisses moment. He was so happy for her, wasn't he

Here's a few videos that I wanted to post.

Enjoy

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xf1...oke_shortfilms

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xex...d-a_shortfilms

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xex...put_shortfilms

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xex...kie_shortfilms

There's lots more from this day so if you want to watch them all then just typre James32 Day 66 into the search box ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“So, I've done a few epics before, and none for a long time as I pretty much have said everything about myself that I can. Anyway, today is about this amazing thread (and probably how it's affected me ha ha )

200 threads - or 199.5 as I see now lol (50 with the on-topic as I jokingly said on twitter ). First thing I want to say is how proud I am to be a member of DS and a poster on the JJJAT. It has, in many ways, changed my life - for the better

We all watched John and Josie's love story, were glued to it to the detriment of health, home and house, we lost sleep, weight but hopefully no family members over it Have to say I've never recovered my sleep pattern since, but being a night-owl I don't mind at all.

The JJJAT has survived the ups and downs of John and Josie's story - the falling in love, the moving in together, the turbulent relationship and dreadful split. We are still here. I think we should all be proud of that fact, I know I am

I tried to explain to somebody on twitter yesterday what the JJJAT is now and why it's still going. My explanation was that it is now a community of people, a sanctuary for some. There are discussions about John and Josie yes, different opinions are expressed, different views held and different impressions formed.

However that is not just what the JJJAT is about anymore. It's about friendship, community, a sense of self, support for not only John and Josie but for each other, a support system that has grown from FMs getting to know each other, forming friendships and even supporting those they may not quite gel with.

For me the AT has given me a voice. I have never really been a gregarious person - I do disappear during the long chatty evenings when it's really busy, I find I can't cope and don't know everybody as well as others do, I'm the same at a party, the wallflower :-o

However, posting on the AT has enabled me to become more sociable - I've had the amazing pleasure of meeting three wonderful people because of this AT and would love to meet more - to put forward my point of view knowing that others might not agree but understanding that I do have a voice and can express an opinion. I enjoy the different opinions others have and sometimes even change mine after a good discussion.

There are cliques yes, various labels attached to groups here and there. This happens in any community. As long as we all respect each other, which most of the time we do, then there's no issue.

I'd like to thank Digital Spy really, for allowing the thread to continue in the vein that it has - lots of off-topic chat amongst the JJJ talk, I would like to think that it's because they respect and understand the fact that we come from a good place and tend to leave us to it as we aren't harming anybody. We know they are there when we need them, and the self-regulation does work well. So thank you Digital Spy.

I also just want to thank every FM for being a part of this thread, my cyber-family (still, even though I'm more often on twitter... I ended up there because of the AT after all). You all lend a bit of meaning to my life, a bit of spark to my day and a support system I have very much needed. Thank you.

Enough rambling lol.

My thanks, friendship, affection and continued support, Ali xx”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Oh, NOW we are 200!!!

PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“HAPPY 200th, JJJAT :-p

http://i55.tinypic.com/2unu5bc.jpg

Oh, and if anyone thinks that it's SO SAAAAD that JJJ_finland has spent hours making this.....
I will have you know... you are mistaken

I'm not sad at making this for JJJAT months after there is no JJJ anymore. I made this for thread 100 waaaaaaaaay back when there still was a JJJ, and making these made sense....

....Or not, I mean I'm sure there are some who think it was SO SAAAAD to make this back then too :-p

But now for Thread 200 I only changed the colour and the number 200. So, it really wasn't that time consuming......

JJJAT rule all there is on DS ”

Originally Posted by hairbear78:
“WOW so the old thread is 200!!
not bad going for an old girl is she!, shes a bit slow sometimes, but once she has her jonnhy/josie tweet medication shes back and speeding along.
She gets a bit cranky and can get a little angry but that soon passes when a few pollys come into her space. She maybe 200 but shes a right randy mare when a few british-aussie hand/neck/finger/ankle/nose pictures come along and she doesnt mind that people think shes got some gay tendencies when a picture of a lovely bristolian surfaces. She is a silly, funny, emotional, angry, sarcastic, randy, caring, and amazing thread, and i love her and all who post in her x ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“paulnlynne on twitter has been reading the thread FOREVER and would like me to post the following:

congratulations to all past and present posters on the JJJAT FOR REACHING 2OO long may it continue thanks for the laughter and tears.

”

Originally Posted by loving jjj:
“Hi guys just thought I would put a post on here to celebrate reaching the 200 mark. This is awesome. Well done.”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“200 parts . I quite liked 199.5. Gosh some of you must an half talk talk talk.”

Originally Posted by loonie:
“Congrats on reaching 200 at last ”

Originally Posted by Mrs Nicky Wire:
“Wooohooooo 200!!!!

Don't piss down my back & tell me it's raining!!

Well done everyone!!

Cheeky, thank you so much for your transcripts & Heidi, love the picture x x x x”

Originally Posted by riero:
“Well done everyone congratulations on reaching 200 !”

Originally Posted by peggysue38:
“Just nipping in to say congratulation to all threadmates past and present on reaching thread 200!!
(or 199.5 - glad to know the mods have a sense of humour!!)

I wish you and yours health & happiness.
I wish John & Josie health & happiness.

I would like to thank those of you who have looked out for me during a period of ill health. Those who have been a shoulder to cry on and an ear to bend when I've needed to get things off my chest. Those who were concerned for Barney when he was poorly. Your thoughts and best wishes have meant & continue to mean a great deal to me.

I have laughed with you, cried with you, squeeeeed with you. I have even danced to The Nolans whilst wearing pajamas while many of you were at the flower show as the dog looked on certain that his Mum had indeed lost the plot. I'm sure that I will remember this place for the rest of my life.

To those who I have met & become friends with and those I have become twitter buddies with (you know who you are!!) I will forever be grateful to this place for bringing you into my life.

Lots of love

Peggy
xXx”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Just had a text in from Emilie to say congrats on reaching 200th thread.”

Originally Posted by Sofia Rose:
“200 wow sounds good doesnt it
Well done
Nickers1961 brilliant poem
Muggins14 an incredible post
Cheeky your posts make me ponder a lot ha ha
JJJ Finland each one of your posts has in some way reflect vue I see it
And everyone else on here thank you your a strong faithful lot pretty amazing x
Im on phone due to laptop hurting me lol So embarrassing!!
Off to try and win one game on wii at least
C u later x”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Aloha peeps!

2OOth thread! Woooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! ”

Originally Posted by scousemargie:
“hi all,a huge congratulations on the fantastic achievement of reaching the 200th thread,i would like to thank each and every one of you for giving me so much pleasure reading your posts,i have laughed, cried,been thru all the meltdowns with you,i feel ive gotten to know many of you just by reading your posts and now i chat to alot of you on twitter,i have always lurked coz i felt the thread was too fast for me and believe it or not i felt too shy to join in,i dont know why coz you are all so friendly and have made me feel so welcome on twitter,i will always lurk and keep up to date on whats happening in jjj land,i am a positivepolly and wish nothing but love and happiness to john and josie ,keep up the good work and if i can learn how to fathom out this thing i might join in some day,hope this thread continues on and on as so many friendships have been made through it,thanx again for all the memories CHEERS TO YOU ALL x lots of love margiepx:”

Originally Posted by circle game:
“Hi everyone! Many congratulations..

At one time I was a regular poster on here - less so nowadays although I do try to keep up. I first posted before the end of BB11, around the time of John's eviction, I think. I'd been lurking for a long time and felt the need to join hands with others who were inhabiting this strange, almost nocturnal world, watching the story unfold as it hurtled towards its most dramatic hour!

The story of John and Josie...its been epic, and I personally don't feel that its quite over. Not that I think they are about to get back together, or even that I want them to get back together. Its just that I still feel the presence of this JJJ 'thing', whatever it is...it has its own raison d'etre, and its own life-support system sustaining it.....Twitter abounds with references, there's still a strong presence on DS..and clearly John is still very much part of the BB brand which is about to launch on Channel 5, with input from Josie....and so it seems this JJJ 'thing' goes from strength to strength..indefinable, elusive, annoying to some, nostalgic for others...and a focus of hope for a few. It just won't go away!!!

Its a year today since Day 66 ...someone pointed that out earlier, I think it was Steph. Probably my favourite day from the whole series. If I was asked to pick a day as evidence that the JJJ relationship was 'genuine', it would be this one. On this day they flirted, they talked about sex, they were serious, they argued a little, they supported each other, and they made me, and each other, and everyone else, laugh! Remember John's dancing? Josie's glasses steaming up when she is elected to receive the Golden Ticket? And the squeeing when they kissed? That day had so much emotion and so much sheer joy ...pure, vintage JJJ. Full of emotion and drama, but still with that game-show light-heartedness which fell by the wayside as time went on.

So John and Josie have gone their separate ways..John back to his old life in Oz (as far as we know) and Josie pursuing a nascent TV career. Both would seem to be happy, I hope so at least. And the JJJAT - well, it's still a great place to be, not least because its the only place where I can come to talk about both John and Josie without having to read harsh comments or criticism about the other! I guess this is the true home for all those who have never taken sides!

I'm not really very chatty by nature and tend to use forums where I can discuss or debate rather than chat, so from time to time I've opted for the court thread..or other short-lived threads about speciific issues. I've defended John and Josie against detractors and I've often found myself wondering why! I guess the simplest explanation is that I just felt I had to - that there was something worth standing up for...and it really isn't very complicated. It was just a love story. OK it didn't last very long, but then the odds were stacked against them...just like Romeo and Juliet. Happily, John and Josie have survived!

The JJJAT is something special, as its longevity proves- I've found some really warm and friendly people on here and I'm grateful for that. And of course for the wonderful JJJAT party, which was a fantastic night and loads of fun. All sorts of things go on in here - people help and support each other, get to know each other in 'RL', it's a busy information highway. There have been some amazing posts on here, some funny, some reflective, some serious .....(tynetart - your post yesterday was just brilliant!) so thanks to everyone who posts.

OK I'm done now. You're all wonderful. And so too are Josie and John James. I just have a vague feeling that the story will have further chapters.”

WooHoo

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by tallulah gosh:
“Happy 200th JJJAT you don't look a day over 89 (%) ”

Originally Posted by flowerpots:
“Congratulations on finally reaching thread 200. I don't post much never feel really comfortable but do lurk and read all posts:-o.
Muggins I always find your post interesting and loved reading the late night debates when JJJ were at it's height, JJJFinland don't always get you but if it wasn't for you and others who posted clips perhaps this thread would not be where it is today, Tynehart love reading your posts wish I had your way with words Steph one of a kind as I've said before- this place is just not the same when you are not here and to everyone else, too many to mention both past and present thankyou from the bottom of my heart I will never get to meet any of you but I have certainly loved reading all your post Mostly I would like to thank John and Josie for being them and the reason this place exits”

Originally Posted by lerdie:
“Evening Everyone Thread 200 at last, CONGRATULATIONs and long may it continue xx”

Originally Posted by Thomasbarnaby1:
“Excellent result guys!

I loved being part of this thread last year & still keep in touch with some fabulous supportive peeps on Twitter.

Hoping to meet some more like minded FMs on DS this year, hoping we have lots to appreciate x”

Originally Posted by IRISHDREAMER:
“Evening Lovely People

Congratulations all on the 200th thread
(DS loved the 199.5 )

Congratulations Stephy on your Cloud surf ”

Originally Posted by Redhot 2:
“Just, thought I'd pop in and say hi, in celebration of the 200th thread. It's been sooooo long since I've been here. I have no idea what's going on in JJJAT world, but lovely to still there are so many of the old crew still going strong, especially lovely Muggins, always my favourite.
Lots of love and best wishes to everybody that remembers me. ”

Originally Posted by dollydaydream81:
“Evening everyone congratulations woohoo!! Wish I had joined sooner but absolutely love coming on here, even when I'm not in the mood for chatting just lurking is a comfort. I too believe the John and Josie story is not over but that aside I just love the mix of people on here, the funny stories, the support and the laughter xx”

Originally Posted by mb35:
“200th thread

wow, im so proud of us all,i know i havent done my fair share this last couple of weeks, :-o,but my head is a bit better today and im totally lovin it

WELL DONE TO THE JJJAT XXX
a

lots of love
Kala xxxx

im back thais way <---------, im catching up

bbs,

AND A BIG WELL DONE TO STEPH,IM VERY PROUD OF YOU LUV...XXX”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“EVENING PEEPS

Thread 200

Shall we all raise a glass to those two special individuals for which this thread is named after

to

JOSIE DIANE SHIRLEY GIBSON AND JOHN JAMES PARTON

we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the pleasure you have given us and for bringing our family of cyber friends together....... raise glasses

JOSIE AND JOHN JAMES xxx”

Originally Posted by cathy08:
“Evening peeps.

x:-pxxxCongratulations to all the JJJATers for reaching the 200th milestonexxx:-px

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/9...9004343751.png”

Originally Posted by NicLau08:
“.

I'll drink to that too. Congratulations to everybody for reaching the magic 200.

And a quick report on yesterday.
I drove to York on Thursday after work and stayed in a nice hotel near the centre. I had a 4 poster bed in my room--how cool was that!
On Friday morning I walked into the centre and wandered round the shops for a while before it was time to meet the other two. I decided to get to the meeting place early so that they had to find me rather than the other way round---always easier. I think Cat might have had the same idea as soon after I got there she arrived. We were both half an hour early so we sat chatting about lots of different things---our own lives and families and different people on the thread and twitter, and of course about the golden couple. Vixxen got lost and was a few minutes late but it broke the ice and we laughed a lot---a theme that was to continue through the day.
After a brief glance at York Minster (our cultural part of the day), Cat directed us to a nice pub by the river. We sat outside watching the tourist boats and chatting nineteen to the dozen---mostly about JJJ and the various friends we have made on here. The waitress obviously thought we were too busy chatting to go to the bar so after she had brought our lunch she just kept on delivering drinks almost before we asked for them. I hasten to add that we remained upright at all times---even Vixxen.
When it was nearly time for their trains we had one more drink in the pub next to the station and then hugged each other goodbye and parted. We had met at 11.30 in the morning and parted at about 6.45.
I then got a taxi back to my hotel and stayed another night before driving the three hours home today. It was really lovely to meet the other two and hope we can do it again one day.
I have a couple of photos on my camera but haven't had a chance to download them yet. Will to it tomorrow and post them so you can all put some faces to names.”

Originally Posted by NicLau08:
“Here is a photo of Gussiecat, Vixxen and NicLau08 on their meeting in York yesterday
If this photo doesn't work someone clever will have to tell me how to upload it or alternatively someone kind could perhaps bring the photo over from twitter.
Thanks
Lyn
http://t.co/t5smLGX”

Originally Posted by debs4273:
“Evening JJJAT Xxx!

200!!! WOW!!! Congratulations!!!

Long time no post :-o, dunno if you remember me, saw on Twitter that the good old JJJAT has reached it's 200th birthday so thought I'd pop in to say hi!”

Originally Posted by vixxen17:
“Evening! And congratulations on reaching 200!!

Here is my report:

I arranged for my loverleee Daddy to give me a lift to York.Traffic was evil and the I discovered the Cat had TRICKED me by arranging to meet me at a tea room named Bettys of which there were TWO!!! (I was at the wrong one :-o)

We went to the minister where Lyn was referee whilst the cat and I donned scarves and had a duel over her non positiveness (as the General this was my duty) This carried on for sometime with the cat at one point trying to strangle to fox with her scarf.

We then flounced to the bar by the river for Ribena shots.

Really we sat in the bar putting the world to rights and discussing our pair (and bitching about Keevil)
I had a brilliant time and did not want to leave
More meeting must be arranged poste haste!

”

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“Good evening everyone

Thread 200

Got myself a glass of Rose (Josie style!!) and daughter sat with me with a glass of milk for supper (John style) so I would like to say a big Cheers to the JJJAT and of course John James Parton and Josie Gibson - cheers everyone:-p:-p”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
We support Josie and we support John
That is what this thread got started on.
We had some up's and we had some down's
No matter why or where we joined
we got to 200 because we all cared!
Lovely lady started this place
some joined fast and some very late
but we all came here because off the magic we saw in summer 2010.
Some came here to chat others came and found new friends.
”

Originally Posted by PhiloP:
“Just popping in very quickly (got visitors) to say

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JJJAT ON REACHING YOUR 200TH THREAD

Didn't we do well.

Lots of love to all my lovely thread friends, past and present.

Lots of love to John James and Josie.

Sorry I can't stay but enjoy the rest of the evening.

Phil xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

”

Originally Posted by Cait1189:
“Happy 200th thread JJJAT!!!
WOW!! That is some achievement. Well done to everyone who has ever posted on this wonderful thread. I may not be here as much as I used to but I have made such amazing friends on here who I love talking to and hope to continue to do so for a long time

C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S again

O and another Congrats to Stephy!!!

xxx”

Originally Posted by Nanniehow:
“Hello lovelies.

A bit late I know, but ........

WELL DONE AND CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE ON REACHING PART 200

Also..........

WELL DONE STEPH ON YOUR JUMP . YOU DID US ALL PROUD

Hope you are all ok, and enjoying celebrating tonight.....who would have thought it this time last year.

Take care of yourselves,

Much love
xxxxxxxxx”

Originally Posted by cb33:
“Evening all hope you are well....200!!!!!! Well done to you all xx
Pickles my love if you are on I have only been reading the last thread now....hope you are feeling better today...xx”

Originally Posted by bbfan09:
“Congratulations on 200 threads ”

Originally Posted by robswifejan:
“Evening everyone

Congratulations on reaching 200

and thank-you John & Josie.I wish you both everything you wish yourselves.

You gave us the best Summer everrrrrr

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xet...nts_shortfilms

very much love Jan xxxx”

Originally Posted by Jodon:
“Evening everyone, and well done us on getting to thread number 200!! Wooooooooooo hooooooooooo!!! And they said we'd never last - pffft, what do they know???!!!!

Congratulations on finally completing your sky dive, Steppppppphhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyy - look forward to reading all about it xx

Loved your epic, Ali! xx

Nice to see some "old" names pop back, and some new ones too.

I just want to thank every single one of you for the , , , , , , :-p, and over the past year - I'm sure there is nowhere else like this place IN THE WORLD, and I am proud to belong to such a fine band of like-minded individuals - even if there are disagreements, misunderstandings and the occasional dollop of smut!!

Much love to you all, to John James and Josie, and especially to Lucy-Jane for being inspired enough to start this forum.

Here's to the next 200!!!

Rosie
xxx”

Originally Posted by Pumpkin1:
“Evening all

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 200TH THREAD, WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT!

I am very grateful to two wonderful people who brought me onto this thread where i have made some lovely friends. Some of which I will see on the 27th.

Love Josie
Love John
Love the JJJAT xxx”

Originally Posted by rosieeggles:
“Hello everyone

Congratulations on reaching the 200th thread.

I don't post on here now very often but saw Ali's (Muggins)comment on twitter that you had reached 200 so wanted to come back and say well done.

The people and friendships made is the best thing to come out of this thread and we have John James and Josie to thank for it. Long may it continue.

Pauline xxxx”

Originally Posted by cooko94:
“Popping in from chryed thread - bit late but congrats on part 200 ”

Originally Posted by lynnford:
“Evening guys im still catching up just seen time and wanted to congrat all jjj threaders on their 200 thread today.Love all the posts,poems and epics u all need to raise aglass,cheeers and thanks for keeping this thread going.I to think we have got another chapter fron john and josie to come,hoping with everything crossed its a happy one Just want to say this thread makes me smile there is so much friendship here which is one good thing thats come from john and josie so thanks to them tooback to catching up hope back later .lynn x”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Hey, guys, I am here lurking - just not feeling it atm. thanks for the messages.

Well done on getting to the 200th thread. You know I love the JJJAT and all the special friends I've made here. A message for you all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spsVigJCvNU

Much love, Kay xxx”

Originally Posted by sarray:
“well well well 200 eh i cant believe this place is still here really
i just wanted to say that i dont post much here anymore although i pop on from time to time
anyway well done on getting this far i just want to thank the jjj at for bringing me
the bestest friends i could have found never would of thought it possible but i have found friends for life
and from my time lurking since the split i often think it isnt really appreciating in the truest sense
alot of the time even before the spilt we tended to go off topic
since the spilt its sad that it seems you have to be one side or the other so i commend the posters on here that still appreciate both
have a great 200th thread
love sarray (aka Grotty)”

Originally Posted by Daisy_M:
“Greetings threadlings. Congrats on 200. xx”

Originally Posted by pas:
“Good evening i see DS relented and gave you the 200 th thread, after a short spell as 199.5, who knew DS had a sense of humour

Congratulations one and all, it took a lot of posters to fill all those threads, i hope each and everyone of them have no regrets about joining this fabulous place, for however long they felt happy here,
i also hope John and Josie dont regret the summer of 2010 , where we all witnessed an amazing love story unfold before our eyes.

Thankyou to all the lovely people who i have chatted to over the past year, and i would like to wish you-
* x * X * Many happy threads to come * X * x”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“all caught up now............so lovely to see some old faces back again on this auspicious day and the reason they all can't keep away???? the ever intrigiuing love story of our josie & our john james & it's all too soon demise

each day many of us still wonder where it all went wrong, what could have been so bad that made them turn on each other in the way they did, to hurt each other the way they did
my 1 wish for them would be, that 1 day they can see each other & john would say "i'm sorry i did that too you" & josie would say "i'm sorry i did that to you" & that would be all they'd need. what happens after that is up to them.

until then, i know i'll still come here, this place of total acceptance of all opinions, speculations, wonderings & everything else

happy 200 jjjat & here's to many more cheers all *clink*

edit: i nicked the quotes from a film...but can't remember which one!! :-o”

Happy 200th

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“So, yeah.... 200......
I mean TWO HUNDRED. That's a bit sick.
200 threads in one year :-p

So, yeah..... JJJ....
What can you say about JJJ?
That was something, huh? Huh? HUH? :-p

We saw a bristolian walk down the stairs and SHE WAS ALL THAT

Then came the aussie and HE WAS A LITTLE BIT ALL THAT

Together THEY WERE ALL THAT

At first she was just THERE FOR THE PARTY

But pretty soon we saw that she ONLY WANTED TO BE WITH HIM

And we saw that though he wanted to deny it, yes indeed WE THINK YOU LOVE HER

Though their relationship got us all hooked there was some fun times for the whole house cause it really felt like THEY ALL KINDA WENT TOGETHER

But there was no stopping it. His eviction forced them to be apart and we all felt the pain of her tears and wanted to join in him when he said DON'T YOU CRY

She did KNOW HIM BY HEART

Soon they were both out of the house and they had to face the suspicious minds of people, but hey WHAT DID THEY KNOW

They knew nothing...

But OH MY GOD

There was a storm brewing that shocked the WHOLE WIDE WORLD : eek :

And even though their breakup left everyone asking IS IT TRUE????

There's no denying. What we saw happening last summer WAS REAL

No matter what anyone says, it was real and it happened right infront of our eyes and it turned us all into pervs staying up all night wondering what the heck is going on under those covers : eek :

Thanks thread. Thanks members. Thanks Josie and John James. HAH, you two can run and hide, but you can't escape us :-p”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“what you all said happy 200th thread from me to you xxxxxxx”

Originally Posted by wongos123:
“Nite all...........happy 200th ......doesnt seem 2 long since 100....

sleep well all xxx”

Originally Posted by jjjexhaustedfan:
“Hello - have finally caught up after being out all day. More to read tonight and yesterday than has been for a while, but still nowhere as much as when we got to thread 100 - in those days I was having to read a whole thread in a day (it was impossible).

Well, I guess I will have to act as the "stand in" for the old night crew - last time I saw them was for the one year birthday party.

It seems incredible that we have got to thread 200 - far more threads than during BB itself. I can remember clearly that awful night when everyone was asking for a PM and then disappearing - it was so scary, and then we were all directed to a different thread, and I was convinced this thread was totally finished for good. Thank goodness I was wrong!

There may not be so many people posting now and the thread goes slower, but that in itself is not a bad thing, as it makes it easier and quicker to read, so I think there are still a lot of lurkers and whenever there is something of interest to discuss they soon pop in to say something.

I may not know many of you personally, and am not a great one for chatting on twitter, but I do feel I have got to know so many people here, and even if they no longer post on here, I try to keep up to date on twitter. It is like one big family, some are close relatives that you see regularly, others distant cousins that might only gather for special occasions - but we all have that special connection - that will remain with us for always.

I will be slightly curious to see what happens when the new BB starts (not CBB) to see what new threads start and whether any of the original long since gone posters appear again.

Anyway best wishes to JJJAT and everyone past, present and the future, and particular mention to those that went on holiday never to return.”

Originally Posted by lynnford:
“Well ive just caught up thank hiede for all the lovely reminders of last summer,Is it true made me and a little tearfull,just hoping that they still remember all the good times.Im of bed now going somersett for a few days to son tomorrow dread to think how many pages i will have to catch up on when i get back lol just got put new puppy in his cage it will be a while before i get to sleep cus he starts crying and guess what hubby dosent hear himHears hoping all the speculation on johns tweet and him removing tweets is a good sign and soon our fav two may be speaking again night all lynn x

Nearly forgot well done Steph today u r one very brave lady look forward to reading your post when i get back x”

Originally Posted by Vaun:
“Hello all. Haven't been here in a while...just popped in to wish the old girl 'Happy 200th'!!! Thanks to everyone who joined me in my obsession last summer, nearly got me fired, stole hours of sleep and months of my summer.
I really hope I meet some old friends and make some new ones when BB starts up again...who knows who we'll be ATing? Please God no one who indulges in so many midnight-doona-convos....I'm getting too old to strain my ears only to be blasted out of it when the BB theme tune plays before an ad break...at 4 in the morning
Goodnight all. See you soon hopefully and congrats on keeping the JJJAT going so strong!”

Originally Posted by LittleGirlOf7:
“Evening everyo...

BAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLS!!!!!

I missed the party!

Aww man. Well, Happy 200th Thread. I'm proud to be a member and props to everyone here who contributes to the ebb and flow of this rollercoaster we call the JJJAT. Gawd bless her and all that sail in her.

To John James and Josie...

While at this moment you are apart, there was still that time you were together and grew a relationship that captured the minds and emotions of others far beyond yourselves. You didn't antisipate that. We didn't antisipate that! None of us could. But whether you remain apart or somehow find yourselves in each other's lives again, you'll always be a part of something I and many others will remember fondly.

Always remember it was special. No matter how it turned out - or is yet to turn out still - it will always be something that was wonderful.

http://twitpic.com/3zx6r2/full”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“.......Today of all days......no internet ..........I haven't had time to read back .......but I'm posting my 200 celebration at stupid oclock and will read back in the morning..........so clink clink and bubbles up your nose ......Congrats to the thread and to everyone past and present who got us to this place in time .

An idea claimed a piece of virgin cyberspace and titled itself number 1 .......it arrived without a fanfare....just a shoutout that folks might rally and find a welcome here.
It was to become the best place to rendevous to discuss the Aussie boy and the girl from Bristol ......was it real or not?....was it love or not?........we and John and Josie joined hands on a merry dance .....that would at times be light of foot and at others a painful stomping on toes

We sought out kindred spirits and allowed our feelings and souls to be laid bare...........The days overflowed with snippets of videos and snappets of pics.... ..all born of the threads creative hands and minds ......... we would log in for night time debates and for theories and speculations...........for the whatif's and the many ... many maybes.
So many posts for 'I hope' and 'I wish'.........and they live on still in the hope of reunion.....our PP's they know who they are ..........they exist despite evidence to the contrary and while some may think it delusional ......I tend to love the romantic wishers and hopers ......how boring and sterile and austere would life be without the dreamers and searchers for 'heart's desires'.................reality is always trudging after us but just for a little while in here ........the romantic spirit gets to sing a little longer

Over time there would be so many words typed here .... from a single 'evening' greeting or a 'hello'......to the many and varied epics that were much more than a post in a box on a flat screen ......so much life shared .......and threadnames became real people and real life began to interweave with the unfolding romance between John and Josie.........under the skin and into the psyche..
I always loved the words we all shared here .....the way people express their innermosts......all the banter and the laughter .....the comfort in the sad and down times .......the poetry .....the inventive and wild roving imaginations ......so much rich and varied and interesting life experiences....and so much future promise and maturity in our younger posters.

Day by day and week upon week the digit counter on the thread rose ever higher and each new number was ushered in with cheers and celebrations
There have been special days ....birthdays ..... pyjama parties and a massive reunion for the 100.......but the down side was the night that John and Josie split and the thread was cleaved through it's heart ....it was messy shocking and distressing
It was a truly dark time for so many .. ......perhaps the shutters would come down for good ........it suprised me how depressed it made me feel and the relief as it rallied was a grand feeling............There is a saying ....'As long as you have the strength to be reborn... then it's ok to suffer and die sometimes '
And I'm glad to say that's what happened ...........the seasons changed and people came and went...... the names would ebb and flow but the thread has history to sustain it now .......our little piece of cyberspace has longevity and it proudly calls itself '200'..... a double century..................And now all the echoes of posters past ......join with us in the present and give a round of applause for the JJJ Appreciation Thread......a genuine and true survivor .....”

Originally Posted by Cassy990:
“Morning everyone, just popping my head round the door to say CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING PART 200 OF THE JJJAT.

It's amazing to think that just over a year ago the two people in the title of this thread were totally unknown to everyone on here, yet somehow they made an such impact on everyone who have posted on here both past and present.

I enjoyed my time on here loads, and will try to pop in more often.

Well done to you all, I'm sure at times it hasn't always been easy to keep things going on here, infact I know it hasn't I was here for some of those moments. lol I'm pleased to see people who still have the ability to apprecieate both John James and Josie, unfortunately I don't any longer, but I admire all those of you who continue to do so. We can all still remember the very special love story of the summer of 2010 however and how wonderful it was to watch.

Love to you all, and congratulations again. xxxxxxxxxxx”

Originally Posted by conchie:
“Just saying hello to everyone on the momentous 200th thread !! Not not been here myself in a while.. and its lovely to see it still going strong.

Have to say felt a tiny little heart thump when I read the re-tweet. Plenty of time has passed now for all the anger to have dissipated. We could be entering a new phase where it could be possible for a civil conversation to take place. John's last tweet did say..thinking of you all in the UK.. stay safe. Would it be too much to think he was saying.... thinking of you Jose... stay safe ! Perhaps she saw that tweet and retweeted the aquarian one. Have we even the hint of the tiniest of baby steps towards healing here!”

Originally Posted by shemarchi:
“Hi ,

Popping on to say yay for 200. Knew we would do it, not that i was much help.

Eyes gradually improving day by day thank goodness.

I can only read in short spells so i am way back.

RE tweet, I am very hopeful but i am not going to let myself gravitate to exhileration like i do

so often ,only to come crashing down when it leads to nothing.

I KNOW the day will come that it will lead to SOMETHING but i am taking baby steps in

where and when.

I will obsess and obsess otherwise.

Keeping the faith though.

Muckloys4ever.

BBASP.

Love to all. Shemxx”

Originally Posted by 2bad:
“Happy Part 200 JJJAT threadsters :

A sense of optimism is in the air I see.

Tweets deleted and tweets retweeted.

Are John and Josie re-connecting?

It may mean nothing, it may be coincidence,
but it makes me feel ”

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PART 200
Well done to everyone who has ever posted here
Afternoon threadlings

Loved catching up and seeing all past posters popping in and read some wonderful posts.

Welcome to the madhouse to the newbies who popped in yesterday

Steph loved reading your report about your fantastic day yesterday”

Originally Posted by Esmeeoo:
“Congrats on Part 200. Wowza!”

Originally Posted by petit âne:
“Just popped in to say congrats on reaching part 200, that truly is amazin, well done to you all xxx”

Originally Posted by mmjmc:
“Hi all,
Well done on reaching the 200 thread

Much love to the posters from past to present

Obviously hugs to Josie and John James who are the reason for the thread and brought a tremendous amount of people together .

Hope you both find comfort, happiness and security in your chosen paths.

Here's to having contact some time soon :-o.

xxxx”

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Congratulations JJJATBit late but that's my style:-pThanks everyone who contributed and still doKeep it up.”

Originally Posted by jones51:
“Sorry it's late, but congratulations........Thread 200, what an achievment.”

Originally Posted by sooze:
“congratulations on 200
so who am I congratulating
well everyone who has been part of this thread. It has been an amazing achievement for all and although I rarely post now and do not always have time to lurk I do try and drop in now and again.

Why do I do that - well this thread kept me sane for most of the last year. It was a refuge from reality at least reality in my own life. I met many people and became involved in a wonderful world.
I saw an amazing and wonderful love blossom and although it has faded will I am sure have made an impact not just on us but on JJJ. The bitterness will fade and they will gradually remember the good bits.
People came together from across the world - have raised money for charity, supported others through problems, concerns and happy times.

Well done Steph on doing something I know I could never do

Long live the JJJAT and best wishes for JJ & J I hope whatever life brings they will remember last summer as one of fun and love.”

Originally Posted by kellieb303:
“PHEWWW

Just caught up from yesterday u lot can fairly talk:-p didnt think i was every gonna finish just wana congratulate everyone on the 200th thread

i see josie's retweet has be disected to bits but loved reading them all

but only having a flying visit at the moment going to visit my wee nephew before he goes into hosp mara morning will bbl on so hello and goodbye if ur gone before i cum back lol.xx”

Originally Posted by mogie bear:
“Hi peeps

I know it's a bit late but well done on reaching 200! I promise to drop in and see you all regularly. In the meantime, mogie bear hugs all round - you are a fantastic bunch of peeps

BTW - is it purely coincidence that I happen to be posting on page 69? Hmmmmmm......

Take care

Mogie x”

Originally Posted by krazzzybird81:
“remember meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ”

Originally Posted by Henrycrun:
“Evening everyone.

Bit late in the day but congratulations on
Reaching thread 200. ”

Originally Posted by AmyFortuna:
“I come back from holiday and we're on part 200
Oh goodness I haven't got a speech prepared not even a musical number
*runs around flapping arms wildly*

I do have lots of glitter to throw around though, and jaffas, if anyone fancies a midnight snack ”

Originally Posted by Deeferone:
“Enjoy your day Kay. Forgot to say congrats on 200 thread - is this the longest one on DS - surely it must be up there. This thread as been truly amazing over the last year. I have had some real belly laughs while posting and reading the thread - some I still spontaneously laugh out loud to especially while sat at the traffic lights on my own (people think I am mad). The one that always brings tears to my eyes is the day Rosy went looking for John and Josie in London and she stayed in contact with the thread via her phone and we were all giving her the latest intel on their whereabouts - Good times. And not far behind the nite we pretended we were air traffic control and tried to wake Phil up to nip to the airport to see if she could see John - not everyone liked this but it was purely fun - contained to the thread and purely for shits and giggles.
Dont know much about other threads other than BB so dont know if this thread is typical - but I have enjoyed it and am not ashamed to say I still enjoy talking to all the people I have met through the thread and hope to keep talking to and meeting up for years to come.

Well done JJJAT x”

Originally Posted by Irish_Cloey:
“Hey Peeps!!! Congratulations on 200!! woop woop...man oh man we can talk!!

GREAT to see Josie doing so well, she looks phenomenal and seems to be gaining lots of success in her own right. So that's great news. She's surely been through a tough time.

Now for a funny story...I met Keeva!! lol, was hilarious, very drunk with my boyfriend in a late bar in Dublin, didn't really remember it, all my boyf said was that I kept muttering that she knew exactly what she was doing and was raving at her like a mad woman...oopsey!! In fairness, she did actually seem quite okay.

Not much word on John then...guess he's still doing his thing in Oz. I heard there are rumours of a model contract...yummie...is all I can say, hope it's more along the lines of the first OK shot he did with Josie rather than the first NOW one he did, (Although didn't mind the naked torso!!)

No CBB for me, not available in Ireland (to me anyway) to be honest, I'm not too sorry. Couldn't go another Summer like last years with minimum sleep, ear jammed up against the laptop trying to make out mutterings!!

Hope you are all well, I do admit I lurk the odd time just to keep up on proceedings and make sure you're all still alive, but will make an effort to post more!!

C x”

WooHoo

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Originally Posted by LittleGirlOf7:
“The John James Birthday Charity Meet

Date: Saturday 27th Auguast 2011

Location: London

Venue: TBA

Suggested Donation On Arrival: £10
....all money made on the day will go straight to Cancer Research UK.
”

Party Reports

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“Would just like to say thank you to Little Girl of 7 - Kelly - for arranging the meet in London today and for the little touches she brought to it. Would also like to thank Phil, Cathy, Joyce, Kirsty, Annette, Kay, Jan, Rosie, Kelly, Alma, LynR, Marion, Laura, Nicky Jane and last but not least my understanding hubs for their beautiful company today ”

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“can I add my thanks to that as well, it was lovely to meet up with everyone, friends old and new, and thank you so much Kelly for arranging it all..

marion augusta xxx”

Originally Posted by jjjexhaustedfan:
“Just a quick message from Alma to everyone at the John James meet in London. I got home safely. but not until nearly 10.00. Traffic was terrible. I wish I had stayed up there with you lot, as I got back and son not going back to the 2 day motocross meeting tomorrow because he hurt his chest.

I really did not want to leave - just getting into having a good chat with everyone.

Really enjoyed meeting everyone again and especially seeing people I had not met before such as Wendilums and Tynetart.

Can I just say everyone was really nice and friendly and although the event was held in the name of John James birthday, it was really a good excuse to meet everyone and have a good old natter. Talked about everything under the sun including Josie I may add and there was not a nasty word said at all, which is as it should be because virtually everyone at the meeting either posts regularly on this thread or has done in the past.

One plea though, if we have any other meets can it be in an easier place to get to... although I did get to see many parts of London that I had never been to before as the satnav directed me to central London across the river down one side of the bank over the river again and then back down the other bank (I think it was the scenic route) - so have an almighty headache now and I didn't even have anything to drink.

Can I just say thanks to Little Girl of Seven for organising and here's to another one soon.

love
Alma”

Originally Posted by LittleGirlOf7:
“Evening/morning.

I did actually get home a little before midnight but I've just been slow to post. I'm far too tired to write anything coherent now so I'll do a proper post next time I'm on.

You'll have to wait to hear tales of an over amorous Itailan man, the dangers of channel hopping and how John James literally set me on fire.

In the meantime, it was a great meet. Thanks to everyone who came and helped raise over £200 on the day. ”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“GOOD MORNING EVERYONE

London Meet August 27th 2011

First of all I would like to thank Kelly (Little Girl of Seven) for arranging everything for us all, Kelly once again thank you

Hubs and I set off to catch the 9.20am train to Paddington. Unfortunately someone failed to inform me the chuffin train had been cancelled........ few fags later and we were boarding the 9.58am. Tube and DLR later and we made our way to the venue on foot. En route the heavens opened, walking through the college grounds there was a beautiful bridesmaid with no umbrella - I really felt for her and the lovely bride on her special day.

Arrived with plenty of time to spare, found a lovely restaurant to the rear of the venue. We sat there eating cod, chips and garden peas, swilled down with a diet cola and a guiness for hubs.

At approx. 1.20pm we made our way to the front to a lovely pub set by the side of the Thames - plenty of seating outside and in. As we approached the front of the building I could hear Rosie call out - 'It's Wendy isn't it?', of course some had had the benefit of our Kay and Phil's pics whereas I knew some faces via pictures on the thread or tw*tter but not all. We sat outside waiting for a few more lovely ladies to turn up before giving up to the winds and torrential rain and making our way indoors.

Kelly had added extra touches to the meet, a birthday cake lit at precisely 3pm our time, badges with Happy Birthday John James and we even had a raffle with several prizes, all monies going to Cancer Charity - well done Kelly!!!

At no point did I hear any derogitory remarks made regarding either John or Josie. Everyone at the meet obviously holds both in high regard. Only briefly did we chew over the fat - in a light and fluffy way - but on the whole we were there there to celebrate that beautiful, most forthright, opinionated, argumentative soul, John James Parton and of course to meet up with our cyber friends It was lovely meeting with all the lovely ladies, Cathy and Joyce had flown in all the way from Scotland, others from around England. Of course I had my ciggie breaks - joined by the usual suspects who also partake in the naughty habit lol. We had a laugh, we took over three large tables in the pub and unfortunately I didn't manage to have a chat to a few of the ladies. Laura, Nicky Jane, Marion, and Jan, I only talked to you very briefly and I apologise for that, next time hopefully we can have a good old chinwag and get to know each other.

At 6.30pm it was time for hubs and I to leave. I have to thank hubs for accompaning me to the meet. I wouldn't have made the long trip on my own and he gave up his afternoon in front of Sky Sports to come with me - believe you me that is a BIG sacrifice for him to make - (Reading FC were playing away). He was the only male there, sat in the corner with his guiness to hand and let me get on with it. Not many men would do that. Paul thank you love.

We made our way back to the DLR - stood opposite having one last ciggie before our long journey and hubs noticed MacDonalds next to the rail entrance. Shall we he said. Ohhhhhhhhhh go on then was my reply. I thought how fitting, John James birthday and I'm eating in his favourite restaurant. So Parton Pants, I raised my Big Mac to you and wished you a Happy 26th in the way I know would make you smile. And you know what - I didn't give a rip what others thought

Unfortunately on the way home the tubes weren't running how we would have liked - we made it home at 10.40pm. Rather windswept and desheveled but totally content at having met such a lovely bunch of peeps. Thank you to everyone at the meet, you made hubs and I feel truly welcomed. I raise my glass to 26 year old John James Parton - we miss you over here in the good old Uk John.”

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“It was lovely to meet you, and hopefully we will get a chance to all meet up again. I realised you missed someone off the list, but I didnt catch her name either, the blonde lady in the black coat with a smilely face from the loys....?
I know its so hard to get to chat to everyone at these things.. In Bristol I got totally daunted meeting everyone in the lobby, and getting to know the girl I was sharing a room with etc so by the evening I was almost totally chatted out and ended up sitting quietly on the table next to Phil!!!
And it wasnt until the next day on the way home that I wished Id made the effort to talk to more people!!!

It was lovely to meet Annette, and to compare notes on Geordie shore from her locality of newcastle and TOWIE from Essex. !!!
And to compare things like...
living in Essex I know about the area where TOWIE is set, its the same area Brentwood/ chigwell/ chingford triangle, that Birds of a feather is set in, It is actually a pretty affluent commuter area.....
so I hope that everyone realises that TOWIE isnt remotely typical of Essex people. ( Im sure they dont really!!!)
But Id also like to point out that the young people in TOWIE are also a lot richer than most people in Essex,!!! if you have the money to regularly visit the gym, spend masses of money on hair and beauty products and the latest designer clothes, and to have your hands manicured on a regular basis, then you come from a family with plenty of money!!!

And some of the attraction of the programme is in seeing the clash between the nueveaux riche, and traditional and established money.... and the values and judgements each group have.......

And because of the differences...people clash and make judgements about each other and the things that they do....

And I did wonder whether something like that is occurring with Josie and John James and some of her fans..?...”

Originally Posted by LittleGirlOf7:
“Afternoon everyone.

So...yesterday. Anything happen? :-p

After 2 months of planning, the birthday meet in London finally came round. I left the house at 11:25am and returned at 11:26am. I realised very quickly that the shoes I was wearing were going to be a problem on the way there so I had to go back and change them...and instead have problems on the way home (Big blister. Blood. Ouch.).

The weather seemed to be holding out, much to my relief. Until I got on the DLR and the skies suddenly came over very cloudy and grey. As the train rounded the corner towards Canary Wharf the view to the west came into sight. Much of the city was shrouded in a grey haze as it was being lashed by the heaviest rain I'd seen all week and it was heading east. Sure enough, by the time the train had gone a couple of more stops it was a monsoon! As you can imagine, my hopes of a dry and sunny al fresco meet had gone up the swanny.

Anyway, I got to the station and muscled my way up the escalator to the exit when a man approached me asking if I had a couple of £1 coins. I was loaded up with 4 full bags of stuff with no chance of routing around for any spare change (which would've been fruitless anyway as I didn't have any), so just gestured that I really was in no position to help him and made my way out the station. It was still raining quite heavily so I hung around under cover near the station. After a while, the same man came round the corner and asked me again for the £1 coins he was seeking. He then shook his head and went, 'Are you the same beautiful girl I spoke to at the station?' It came out that he was Italian, a chef and he thought I was an actress, to the point that he even asked for my autograph!!! : eek :: eek : I should say that I explained I wasn't anyone remotely famous! He hung around a bit longer, telling me I looked intelligent because I'd matched my shoes with my dress and glasses (!!!!!!!!!!!!!). But then the rain finally eased and I slowly made my exit and left him to find those elusive £1 coins.

Finally got to the venue in Greenwich just before 1pm and Laura and Marion were already there, sheltering under the canvas by the entrance. It was about the driest place outside, everywhere was just soaked. Over the passing hour, more people turned up and everyone got the traditional big robswifeJan hug on arrival. Here's Phils'...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...eetJanPhil.jpg

(^You can see how wet it was)

Everyone also got a special badge when they made their donation...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...thdayBadge.jpg

It started to rain again so we all went inside, but as there were no free seats we ended up back outside again as soon as the rain stopped. It was coming up to 3pm (or midnight in Melbourne) so I was just about to get the birthday cake ready when Jan spotted that some people had left the pub, leaving the perfect space of us to sit down inside. Once in, I got the cake out and set the candles up...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...rthdayCake.jpg

It was here that things got a bit tricky. As I was lighting up John's name I managed to set fire to my thumb nail! Completely melted the tip! Then the candles went out before I got to the E and S so I had to start again but the candles were already losing their shape. Finally they were all lit and everyone sang happy birthday. I did try to film it but the battery on my camera ran out about halfway through the song. It's also why I don't have any more photos. But Laura got one with the candles actually lit up...

http://yfrog.com/kizq1ibj

They all melted pretty quickly after that so sadly no-one actually got to blow them out and make a wish.

Then it was raffle time with some mystery prizes. Basically, the prizes were wrapped up and numbered 1-5. If your ticket was pulled out the bag, you then picked a ticket at random to get your prize.

The winners:
Rosie - A watch.
Cathy - Retro design mug.
Kay - The Sandlot DVD
Jan - A glass picture frame
Kirsty - Art Deco glasses

Hope you enjoyed your prizes.

After that we chatted away and the conversation tumbled into me explaining how I'd seen that Steve (yes, BB11 Steve) had recently worked with Billi Bhatti. Honestly, I would never have known at all had I not been channel hopping so randomly (which of course passed without any comment at all at the meet...*ahem*). Anyway, Phil's reaction was priceless. I won't repeat it here but it certainly broke the stunned silence.

Later we headed to another pub just round the corner, which actually turned out to be nicer than the original venue. After 5 years I was oblivious to this other pub. If I'd known... The evening went on further with more chat and I ended up displaying my freakish knack of knowing what happened on particular days in the House. I should probably change my name to Rainwoman!

After that it was time to make my merry way home. Though, not quite without incident. When me and Laura got off the train I took us out of the wrong exit. I was used to almost always getting off on the opposite platform at Limehouse and as both look exactly the same at night we went in completely the wrong direction on the way out. I even said to Laura, "I don't recognise these stairs! They're different!" Then I realised my mistake and we had to go back up again and go over the other side to the right exit. See now, I can tell you what happened on Day 44 but can I find my way out of a station...?

To everyone that came and donated, thank you. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves. It was a pleasure to arrange. ”

Originally Posted by Jodon:
“John James Birthday meet-up

Evening all

It was a beautiful, sunny morning in Sussex when we (me, Lyn-r and NickyJane) left at 10.30 am to travel to London, but by the time we got on the DLR at Monument, the heavens opened and it p'd down!!

This set the scene for most of the day, but were we downhearted?? No, we were not!! Kelly, Laura, Augusta and RobswifeJan were already there, and Kelly opened a tin of Celebrations (biiiiiig mistake to put them in front of me as I hadn't had any breakfast!!)

After a while, I spotted Wendy (didn't need the Omegas, as I remembered what she looked like!! :-p ) and Wendy'shusbandPaul. Then our two Scottish lasses, Joyce and Cathy turned up from the pub round the corner. Her Maj (Phil) kept us waiting for a while but eventually turned up along with Kirsty (Pumpkin) and after hugs all round and a bit of a natter, we then all adjourned to the pub as the rain and wind was really quite bad.

At 3.00, Kelly lit the candles on John's birthday cake (I think they sang Happy Birthday to him, but Lyn and I were at the bar ordering some chips then!! )

Fiiiinally, Kay and Annette arrived!! We were also joined by Alma (justexhausted) and Irina (from the Loys).

Kelly had provided prizes for the raffle, and I was lucky enough to win a rather lovely watch - thank you Kelly!! After the cake was demolished, we all just talked and talked and talked, and I was glad to have the chance to chat with Annette and most of the other ladies. At one point, I thought we would be chucked out after much raucous laughter and smut filled one-liners concerning Kelly's *cough* channel-hopping *cough* exploits (or should that be sexploits??!!

After a while, we decided to go to the pub round the corner for dinner, and Lyn and I had THE best everrrrrr Full English Breakfast - at 8.00 at night!! We left at about 9.30, made our way back to Victoria and saw NickyJane off on her train to Brighton. We caught ours at 10.54 and got home at around 11.45. Perfect end to a perfect day!!! Except hubby had left a key in the front door and I couldn't get in!! Back door was locked too, but Roxie soon woke him up with her barking!!! That'll teach him!!!

I've added a link to my album of pics - there's not many - it was rather dark in the pub and even with the flash on I had low light on my camera - but you get the gist!!!

I want to say a huuuuge thank you to Kelly for organising the meet and to everyone who turned up and made it such a great day, even if the weather didn't match our sunny mood!! But it was definitely worth it, and Cancer Research benefitted from our little get-together.

Aaaand to the man who was the main reason we met up, John James Parton, I raise my glass of Coke and hope he had a great birthday!!

Rosie
xx

http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/snapfishu...ME=snapfishuk/”

Originally Posted by robswifejan:
“Afternoon everyone

Hope everyone is well.

I just wanted to pop on to say a really BIG THANK-YOU to Kelly for organising the meet on Saturday.
I know she went to a lot of trouble and it made the day really special.
It was so nice to meet friends old and new .
It was very like the old days for me in fluffyland where we all talked with fondness for both John and Josie.
Rob also asked me to say that he appreciates the warmth he received from all of you that were there.

We had such a good laugh with lovely people.Perfect.

very much love Jan xxxx”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Party Reports - Continued

Originally Posted by sbyres25:
“Afternoon Kelly.....and anyone else around at the mo.

Just want to say a separate BIG BIG thank you Kelly for organising the meet-up on Saturday. It was great to see you and all the other girls again, and some new ones too.

Light bulb moment.......It just dawned on me who you reminded me of when you said people had mistaken you before for someone else .................
I think you look and even sound like the very pretty actress ....
Jane Asher. Anyone else agree?......

Ladies....this girl Kelly should be on Mastermind....name a day, any day in the BB house and she can tell you what happened and who said what to who. Her take on the connections between John and Josie are fascinating. Could have listened to her all night. Hope you will post some more of your analyses again when you can.

I'll try to post my report later on tonight. Bye for now. ”

Originally Posted by cathy08:
“Evening peeps

Day 1

Drove down to Kircaldy to meet up with Peggy. Had a great time catching up over a cuppa and toasted teacake. All too soon I had to head off to the airport to meet Joyce.
Fight was ok but the pilot had to make a detour to avoid a huge stormcloud: eek : Arrived safely and took the DLR to get to our hotel. Got off at our stop but there was no one to ask for directions and no taxis to hop onto so "gung ho Cathlyn" took off in the direction I thought the hotel was in with poor Joyce following along. Luckliy I was right and arrived 5 minutes later.

Day 2

Was awoken by an aitcraft trying to land on the hotel roof and Phil tweeting to ask if the hotel was ok. She didn't believe me when I said she might need a shove up to reach her bed lol

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6...aug2011001.jpg

After breakfast Joyce visited the Themes Barrier Park which was next to the station

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At this point Joyce and I were a little naughty......oops:-o We couldn't find the ticket machine and took the train without one. We tried at the next station but the machine wasn't working and eventually arrived at our destination ticketless

We passed some historic buildings on our way to the venue

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The National Maritime Museum

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The Queens House, National Maritime Museum

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The Royal Observatory

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Atmospheric view of the Royal Naval College with Canary Wharf in the distance

Arrived at the venue to be greeted by Wendy, Rosie, Lyn,Marion,Laura,Nickyjane, Kelly and Jan closely followed by Alma.

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The venue

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One of the views from the venue

Eventually "her maj" Phil arrived with Kirsty followed by Kay and Annette

Birthday celebrations, a raffle, lots of eating, some drinking and lots and lots of chatting ensued

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The cake

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Kirsty and Phil

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Kay

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Wendy

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Lyn and Rosie

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Alma,Jan,Marion & Laura

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Joyce

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Kay & Annette

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Laura & Kelly

Sadly the time passed too soon and gradually we had to say our goodbyes to those that we not staying overnight.

With the help of our lovely "taxi driver" Rob, we all got back to the hotel and continued our gossiping in Phil and Kirsty's mansion of a room until the wee small hours of the night.:yawn:

Day 3

We all gathered for breakfast and surprise, surprise still had plenty to chat about with Phil giving everyone goodbye cuddles even though we were going to be travelling part of the way into London with her

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Kirsty,Annette,Kay,Joyce and Phil outside the hotel

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Kirsty, Annette,Kay,Phil and me

We finally said our goodbyes to Kay and Annette at Canary Wharf whilst the rest of us continued into the centre of London where Kirsty and Phil alighted for the coaches back home.

Joyce and I had a mini tour of London before heading back to Canary Wharf for some retail browsing and hopping over to the O2 before collecting out cases and heading off to the airport

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Would love to have a look one of these

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I'd be lucky if I could afford this little pied a terre

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Big Ben

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London Eye

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Canary Wharf

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Canary Wharf

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O2 entrance

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Fantastic light

Joyce arrived in Edinburgh just before 11pm, said our goodbyes and headed back home. I eventually got in at 2am to an exhuberant welcome from my dogs

I'd like to thanks Kelly for all her hard work organising the get together and raising a tidy amount of money for charity. All the lovely ladies for their company, Paul and Rob for putting up with us and finally a great big hug to Joyce for being with me. I throughly enjoyed our weekend together and can't wait for the next one”

Originally Posted by Pumpkin1:
“Evening all, hope we are all ok and it was so lovely to meet the ones of you that I met. My highlight of the weekend has to be Phils face after Kellys channel hopping story! So funny I still laugh at it when I think about it!

Cathy, wheres the pouting pic, proper funny! xx”

Originally Posted by sbyres25:
“Evening ladies, been a bit tired tonight . But better late than never.

Kelly's London Meet-Up.

Had a great week-end in London. Meeting up with old friends and new. I had a lovely time with great company. Kirsty (Pumpkin) and Phil were so funny together. It was like a mother and daughter role reversal, with Kirsty trying to keep a naughty child under control. And since it's well after the watershed...how does a little whisper from Kirsty to Phil turn the word "watching" into "w**k**g :-o Tenas needed all round I think.

Wish everyone could have stayed with us at the Hotel, we had a great old chat into the early hours. Sunday came too soon and it was time for us all to go our separate ways.
After many cuddles and goodbyes, Cathy and I went on to explore London. I really can't thank her enough for being my my travelling buddy and super duper personal Tour Guide, couldn't have done it without you Nothing was too much trouble for her. THANK YOU CATHLYN - YOU ARE A GEM.

I would say to anyone on here if you get the opportunity to meet up with your thread or twitter mates...don't hesitate. It will give you many happy memories to treasure. Looking forward to the next one wherever it may be.

Had a narrow escape earlier. My daughter wanted to see the photos I had taken on my phone. I think it was Nathalie had earlier posted a photo link on twitter of John in the shower which I saved on my phone. Good job I flicked through the photos before she saw them, coz there he was added on at the end of my London photos. :-o

Thanks again to Kelly for taking the time and trouble to organise the meet for us, and adding the special little touches. ”

Originally Posted by PhiloP:
“Afternoon everyone. You are probably fully sated by now with all the reports from our weekend get together but I have done mine so am posting it for better or worse.

JOHN JAMES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

My day started at 9.15 and I was off to catch my coach to London. The day was warm and sunny and I thought this was a good omen for the day ahead. However, arriving at Victoria the heavens opened and I wasn't best pleased. I had arranged to meet Kirsty there and we were texting back and forth with instructions where to meet. I was in the Arrivals terminal when she texted "I'm here. Where are you?". Wouldn't you know her coach had come in to the Departures area so off I scuttled to find her. There she was! Big hugs for our first meeting, after talking on the phone EVERY day for weeks. She was just as lovely as I imagined her to be

We then made our way, in the rain, to Victoria Underground, queued up and bought our tickets and on our way to our train. Hopped off that one, on to another, then another and finally arrived at Cutty Sark. Followed Kelly's excellent directions and, voila, we reached the Travalgar Tavern and said our hellos to the girls who were already there. Lots of big hugs from Jan, Wendy, Cathlyn, Joyce, Marion, Rosie and Lyn and introduced ourselves to Kelly, who gave each of us our Happy Birthday John James badges of honour.

We were all sat outside and it was damp and rather chilly. Kirsty and I got ourselves something to eat and the chatting began. Kelly then told us space had become available inside and we were rather relieved to move into the warmth and settled ourselves into a corner there. A little later a couple more hugs for Kay and Annie, who were a bit late arriving and then it was 3 o'clock - midnight in Melbourne and officially John James' 26th birthday. Out came the birthday cake, candles lit and we all sang Happy Birthday to John James and we lifted our glasses to toast his good health and all the other good things we were wishing him. The raffle was next and the party was well on its way.

Some time later we all moved on to The Yacht...a lovely pub just around the corner and a much more cosy place too. Ordered some more grub, along with a couple of bottles of vino and a merry old time was had by all. Naturally, the main topic of conversation was BB11 and ALL that happened between a special twosome and what we all hoped and wished for in that regard. Then it was time for Mastermind with our own Kelly in the chair. Wow, that girl knows her stuff and seems to have total recall of every second of every day. Quite fascinating. Chuck a day at her and, quick as a flash, she told us exactly what went on, who said what and who was doing what (cough, cough). :-p

A few of our number decided it was time to leave and we said our happy goodbyes to them, each saying we must do it again soon. Jan then got in touch with her darling husband, Rob, gave him instructions on how to find us and asking him to call in at Tesco's on the way and purchase some necessary provisions in order that a those of us staying at the same hotel could carry on the party when we got back there. The treasure that is Rob then kindly offered to ferry us to our hotel - in two trips - and saved us the hassle of finding our own way there. A huge laugh - at my expense, I might add - was had by all who witnessed by unladylike egress and exit from his car and Kirsty and I sat in the back in fits of giggles like two little school kids. Oh the joy !!

Cos Kirsty and I had come up trumps with the best room (sorry about that you other lesser mortals) :-p we all congregated there to continue the celebrations. Bless Rob's cotton socks he had bought us wine, fruit juice, coke, water and 18 bags of crisps !! You would think we had talked ourselves out over the past 9 or 10 hours, but you would be wrong. Goodness knows what the conversation was about but it continued till about 2 in the morning when we finally decided it was time for sleep. :sleep:

We all gathered the following morning for a lovely leisurely breakfast and a chance for a few more pictures. Said goodbye to Jan and Rob and the rest of us headed off for the start of our journey home. First to leave us were Kay and Annie then a final (after about a previous five or six ) farewell to our two gorgeous Scottish lassies, Cathlyn and Joyce. Kirsty and I reached Victoria and only had a short wait before we both boarded our coaches and left at the same time on the last leg homewards.

The end of a super duper weekend and my grateful thanks to Kelly for making it happen. I can't sign off without without a word of praise to both Paul and Rob for having the stamina to sit amongst a gaggle of women and manage to keep a smile on their faces. Well done you two.

Do have some lovely pictures and will post them - when I figure out how !!

Apologies if I bored you all. Just skip to the next post...wont mind one little bit.

Love to you all

Phil xxx”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

Party Reports - Continued

Originally Posted by kfb:
“
London Meet

Evening everyone!

First things first:
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN JAMES PARTON
Hope you had a good one.

Just spent a great weekend with some wonderful JJJATers: meeting up with old friends, making new ones and becoming closer to some I’d never met but who felt like old friends.
A big thank you to Kelly for organising the meet in a wonderful part of London and for putting so much hard work into helping us celebrate John’s birthday and raising money for charity.

Oh, us JJJATers can yackety yack as you know, putting the world of JJJ to rights.
Not only did we manage to spend time talking constantly well into the early hours of Saturday morning, we then carried on the next morning at the hotel , then over breakfast and on the DLR until the moment we all parted at Canary Wharf station. During the course of the morning, I think the 6 of us who were left – me, Annie, Joyce, Cathy, Kirsty and the lovely Phil - mwahed each other goodbye at least 6 times whenever we thought we were about to go our separate ways:

Must do a special big thank you to Rob and Jan who transported us in 2 lots to the hotel (where they also stayed), complete with suitcases and essential late night gossiping provisions . The sight of Phil struggling to climb out of their car had us all in stitches – Phil included.

Annie and I had such a lovely time wondering around Canary Wharf and the London Docklands Museum, it resulted in me squandering all the goodwill I’d built up by getting her late to Heathrow so that she missed her flight. :-o Very embarrassed about that but Annie’s so lovely it didn’t seem to phase her too much. Well done to me for squandering my efficiency gold stars accumulated to that point. And to add insult to injury her new flight was then delayed. Oh the shame!

Lots of photos taken by most of us which no doubt you will get to see in time – watch this space – I will try to do mine quicker this time. By the end we had all perfected our posing. :-p

Some special moments
Meeting the lovely Annie in person at last – when at one time not that long ago it seemed this would never happen
Cathy’s bear she made with its own beanie, its own blue stud earring, its own distinctive necklace – no idea at all who it was based on
A lovely card from peggy.
All of us sitting in Phil and Kirsty’s room keeping the rest of the hotel residents awake, no doubt, with all our chatting and laughter.
Meeting Augusta, Kelly, Laura and Nicky Jane for the first time, and Rosie and Lyn for the second time.
And of course, meeting our iccle Wendy again. Poor old hubs – I know mine wouldn’t have been that long-suffering. So well done to you, Paul, for putting up with us.

Very shocked to see that you are all still on the same thread as when we left. Now you have concrete proof who the biggest yackers are :yawn:

Kay xx”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Hi Alma
It was fantastic meeting up with you again and hopefully we'll meet again soon. Great to see you posting more on the thread again too. Sorry you had such a bad journey home.
Kay xx”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Hi guys
Just a few photos to entertain you. Some laughter, some serious chat, some super posing. Oh, I just love the JJJAT.

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Originally Posted by tynetart:
“Hello all......this is my sort of report from the weekend .......not in any order ....just snippets of remembrances .........so if there's stuff missing it will probably make a later bulletin..................a tale of missed planes .......the most cuddleicious John James understudy .......of names that stepped out of the screen and two French Bull Mastiffs and a flapjack.

Before all of that I must thank Kelly ......every event needs a spark of an idea and a good deal of planning
Kelly off the screen and no longer LGO7 was a glamorous suprise ......and so knowledgeable to Mastermind standard about all things John and Josie and BB11
She also brought cake which puts her in the good to know category for obvious reasons........and it was a football cake .....just right to wish John a Happy Birhday ......and ofcourse one year since we all cheered the impending 'Smoothing Right Over'........

Straight off the plane and a phone call .......the first mobile call that I have ever made ......and Kay and I walked almost straight into each other and we chatted our way across London to find the rest of the Birhday crew.........by the time we arrived things were in full swing in 'The Trafalgar' and after a flurry of greetings everyone made us both welcome.

It was great to see Wendy there with the lovely Paul .......after the week before it looked like it might not happen ....but there she was..... her funny self .....trapped in a corner by a pole .....and requiring many physical contortions to get out for a ciggie)...........they were both looking forward to their lovely boy's wedding and we are all looking forward to the pics of the whole fantastic affair.

It was great to see Joyce and Cathy made flesh ........and now whenever I post to either of them I will hear the Scottish lilt ............it was Cathy who brought John James to the show ......and let me tell you he is absolutely cuddleicious in his little brown beanie .....bracelets and blue diamond ear stud ........what a handsome beast and a fitting understudy to the real thing ...........I hope someone has a piccie of him for all to see.

After our time in 'The Trafalgar' ......myself and Kay went in search of puddings and toasties ........and found them down the alley in 'The Yacht' ..... ....a nice welcoming place.
I sat down in a sofa which was a lot 'floppy' and almost required a hoist to free me .........so when the others joined us and Joyce and Cathy headed for the sofa .....Kay whispered say nothing .......and we howled with laughter as they were 'swallowed up' almost to the floor ........the look on Cathy's face .......priceless.......bellylaff.....sorry girls ...........but I was on enforced zero alchohol and gotta take my jollies where I can

The food there was very good ......sharing platters of fish and chips and scampi ...........big puds that required a second wind to finish them off.........and Phil had a croque monsieur .......or as she called it a 'Cock monsieur'.......I swear a ham and cheese toastie will never be the same again.....lol.
'Pumpkin' was another one who stepped off the screen to be not how I imagined .........tall slim and blonde not very pumpkiny.......and has little ones at home .......nice to meet you Kirsty .....toaster Queen

I also met the duo that is the lovely Jan and the lovely Rob ............Jan .....a true Romantic soul .......with the full on heart of a dreamer and a persuasive antedote to the onward creep of a cynical world.
Jan gave me a printout of one of my posts .......I never keep them and this was the first that had made it to paper off the screen .......I have to say it made me quite emotional .......and that was a suprise ........thank you Jan.
And of course how could I not mention Rob ........he became chauffeur extrordinaire and our personal goodie shopper ........full of fun and chat .....the kind of man who rebalances the scales for the male of the species that were tipping in favour of the rats and the rogues.

It was good to see Rosie....... another one of us that has had a difficult time of late with family stuff but still with a positive attitude and another face to add to the collection in my head..........and Alma with the most fitting name of all after last Summer ....jjjexhaustedfan..........you too are a real person to me now ........ some of the other faces I never got to speak to properly .....but I did discover a fair bit about Essex....... the difference between true reality and the 'fictioned up' version of 'Reality TV'....... .........time was flying and convos were deep and meaningful and I forgot that not everyone was staying over.
Those of us that did stay had a meetup in Phil and Kirsty's luxury boudoir ......some goodies a few drinks and a lot of chitchat about John and Josie .........it's fair to say that we are all at different placesin how we feel about them past and present and future .......but there was none of the rivalry and ill feeling which hangs around ........perhaps sitting on the fence is a good place to be........being grateful for the past and wishing them the best in the future whatever that might hold..........anyway the talk went on till after 2 and then Phil pulled the plug .........time you lot 'did one' or wtte......lol......that was a good call Phil .......I crashed out for more hours than I have for ages.
The morning brought the £3.75 all you can eat buffet breakfast .....the buzz around our tables was really lovely ........not a single space left silent ...........I caught the words 'between his legs'.......accompanied by a deal of giggling ......certainly makes a change from tea or coffee? and 'pass the butter'.lol........and it would seem that a little bit of smut travelled with us......seems only fitting....

There of course came a time when the time was up ........and those of us heading for trains set off .........on the walk I stopped to talk to two gawjus French Bull Mastiff puppies and managed to spill a whole tub of flapjacks on the floor which were snaffled ........it was funny ......but I hope the pup's ok.
After the farewell hugs and the goodbye cuddles and the cheerio waves we all parted and headed for home ......................Kay and I went off for a wander .......played tourist .......took photos of buildings and landmarks and went to see a fab museum that stole our time from right under our noses ......we followed it with a lovely pot of tea and cakes
It would seem that we were bewitched and lived the day on thread time and in an alternate universe..............as a result.....tynetart and kfb missed their plane and coach by arriving back at Heathrow too late.
Luckily it wasn't the one a week plane to Outer Mongolia and BA sold me another seat on a later plane godblessum........it was a little delayed but I did have a good pasta in Carluccio's while I waited ........every drama has a good bit ..........and Geordieland let me come home so all was well ...........Amazingly I wasn't much worse for wear ....just needed a day of eating and sleeping .
This is all I can think of for now ........all that's left is to say thank you to everyone .....especially to Kelly for the spark that became the day and to Kay for all the help .....I couldn't have done it without you ........we called it our Bill And Ted......and that's just what happened.........here's to the next adventure ........all being well and to the next new faces still to be met.
Finally .....Happy Birthday to John James .......I hope it was a good one for him and friends and family...... ...I've not read any posts of late but I'm hoping he sent a thankyou or a wink or a big fat X to those who will have wished him well on twitter.”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM THE JJJAT

Originally Posted by leecy:
“Good afternoon anyone who's here, I know that's probably not going to be many as so many seem to be at John's birthday meet (so wish I was! I bet it's taking place not far from me too as I live in E London) Oh well, I'll just have to read the day 12 transcript posted earlier (thanks Cheeky) and listen to the You Tubes (thanks LGO7) then raise a glass to Mr Parton at 3pm!!! Or i could do some housework!!! Nah, think I'll go with the first option...have a good day everyone, at least the sun's coming out now after this mornings downpour, hope Josies got her wellies on!”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
Happy birthday John James Parton!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsg2i...el_video_title

Hoping that your day will be as special as you are John James Parton!
”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Happy Birthday John James have a great day 26 today XXXXXX”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“Happy Birthday John James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the unlikely chance you're reading this... have a super fantastic brilliant birthday!! xxx”

Originally Posted by lerdie:
“ Happy Birthday John James Parton ”

Originally Posted by lynette1543:
“happy birthday john james parton and many more to come. ”

Originally Posted by andcb:
“Happy Birthday John James ”

Originally Posted by Marylouise:
“Happy Birthday John James. Have a lovely day - late twenties now love! x”

Originally Posted by wishit:
“Happy Birthday John James have a lovely day”

Originally Posted by leecy:
“Happy Birthday John James Parton ”

Originally Posted by mb35:
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN JAMES PARTON HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, WE MISS YOU XXX

HAPPY SATURDAY TO JOSIE GIBSON

just keeping things even

kala xxx”

Originally Posted by lynnemk:
“a very special birthday message to mr parton ,have a fantastic birthday may all your wishes come truexxx”

Originally Posted by k182:
“kaye182 Kaye
@uk_JohnJames_oz Happy birthday from all at the JJJAT have a great day xxxxxxx
23 seconds ago”

Originally Posted by Jade =):
“Oh and John, if you do happen to lurk then Happy Birthday! Was going to post this tomorrow but by the time I get on the thread it may no longer be your birthday. Hope you have a lovely day whatever you do

xxx”

Originally Posted by hollyBrown:
“Happy Birthday John

1 year today then since John and Josie appeared on bbbm then ”

Originally Posted by angel07:
“Happy Birthday John James X”

Originally Posted by NIDARO:
“Oh well whilst I'm here, to John James:-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANDSOME!
”

Originally Posted by Cait1189:
“Just want to say

H*A*P*P*Y B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y J*O*H*N J*A*M*E*S You are one interesting and great guy and hope you have the best birthday!! Lotsa love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”

Originally Posted by lynnemk:
“HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY JOHN JAMES XXXX”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
So on this very special day
I would like to say to you
I hope you'll always find happiness
In whatever you may do.
Happy birthday John James Parton!
”

Originally Posted by babydev:
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN JAMES

xxx”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“ Happy Birthday John James ”

Originally Posted by abbieluvs22:
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN JAMES PARTON.

Have a lovely day whatever you're up to.”

Originally Posted by jjjexhaustedfan:
“:):-pH A P P Y B I R T H D A Y:-p

J O H N

As John mentioned so many times that he was British and still has it in his twitter name, I decided that I would send Birthday Wishes in British Time.

So if he celebrates in Oz and UK time, his birthday will last that much longer.”

Originally Posted by xshazzax:
“Bringing over from John James AT

Hey everyone (((( WAVES )))) :-p

Just on quickly,still here reading when i can,still loving & appreciating a truly lovely guy

Hope your all well!

Happy birthday John James!!

Love & support always mwah!

Hope its a fantastical year ahead for him,family & friends.

Take care all XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX”

Originally Posted by Gracie17:
“ Happy Birthday John James ”

Originally Posted by lynnemk:
“good morning all to all those who went to london hope you all had fun
wish JohnJames a very happy 26th birthday today as someone else pointed out its in uk time i did send best wishes yesterday [in oz time ]”

Originally Posted by dollydaydream81:
“Happy Birthday to the lovely, sensitive, argumentative but extremely endearing John James Parton xx”

Originally Posted by lynette1543:
“happy birthday John James fingers crossed maybe a tweet today but not sure hope so.”

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“Good morning all.

Happy Birthday John James Parton.xxxxxxx”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
Good morning my cyberfriends and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI9ftHeJTo0 happy birthday John James!
”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Aloha peeps!

Daisy Kerry are goin down! :-p

Up the Dubs!!

Happy Birthday John James. ”

Originally Posted by wongos123:
“Bit late but Happy Birthday Mr John James Parton.....you share same day as my Dad's so your in good company ”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“Mooooornin'

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c45h9m - A twitlonger I just sent to Josie after reading her OK column today. She really is a survivor and I couldn't be prouder of her. I also love the picture of her in that blue dress - she always was a beauty in blue. Hope they let her keep the dress.

Maybe I'll let Mr Parton out to play today so if you hear from him .. you'll know why!! ”

Poetry Slam

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Ok!

Here goes!

Gussie - hey when did I become the bad guy?

Lover - that would be the day u almost turned me to the dark side #almostbutnotquite

Gussie - Me I never say anything wrong me, I keep telling you I am a sweetheart.

Lover - Maybe it was your poetry - even though it was all WRONG!

Gussie - kaye has complimented me on my poetry today. so there.

Lover - It rhymed - I'll give you that - but the words were all wrong!

Then Vixxen piped up - Kay is nice to everyone

Lover - Yes - she'd even be nice to Keev - so don't take her compliments seriously - she's another Wends!

Gussie - She is also intelligent.

Lover - So am I even if I say so myself - and I say words were wrong! Decks and BMX are NOT in Thames!

Gussie - They were intelligent.

Once again - my mate joined in #sodthedarkside

Lover - #sodthedarkside - that's brilliant! #sodthedarkside

Now it starts!!

Gussie - no the decks are in the sea. Listen to me. The bmx was in the river thats why your in a dither

Lover - No dither here - so you'll have to wipe your tear

Gussie - #thedarksideisthenewbrightside

Lover - #intelligentpeopleareintheknow!!!! It's time for you to be educated - you've spent too long educating others!

Gussie - Reality bites but lets not fight

Lover - As much as I want to stay and chat - going to bed now - but you'll see when he gives her the hat! #giveherthehat!

Lover - She thinks she's cool but she's still at school - what does she really know? Nothing and with that off to bed I go!

Gussie - 140 thingies limits my poetic nature. Are you really off? But hes just about to tweet i know am reet

Lover - You're waiting for Johnny to tweet - my bet he'll be on his knees kissing her feet!

Lover - Being real is fine, as long as you stay off the wine! Cos it messes the brain a lot - then you can't tel whats what

Gussie - Think she deleted one - talked about John but called him JJ

Lover - PMSL JJ might not - but we're talking bout John - you'd better believe me he wants to give her one!

Gussie -Its good that u have made me laugh but its time to admit yr blooming daft.

Lover - You think I'm funny - just wait till he's calling her honey!

Lover -You didn't reply to my last one - so admit defeat you must be wrong bout John!

Gussie - I have so replied. I could go nasty and mention th epark but I dont want you to have a nark

Gussie - Deleted - one about balls of steel!

Lover - Balls of steel he don't have that much we know - He'll soon be telling Sherrie where to go!

Gussie - Admit defeat and then we can both hit the sheet (s)

Lover - missed the one bout JJ not being John James - you'd better go now cos you've been shot down in flames!

Gussie - till tomoorrow i bid you goodnight, in the morning you'll see i am right.

Lover - So I'm off to my victory bed for a snooze - @vixxen17 was right - you lose! #dontworryyoutryagaintomorrow

Lover - You'll never hear me say I give in - Cos I know in the end I'll win!!!

Lover - From your pause in replying I can tell - you've got nothing left to say! Oh well! - Night Cat!!!!

Gussie - Night lover

Tried to get them in order - mostly right

Vote Cat or Lover!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Okay here we go

Its time to put an end to all of this confusion
Thats come from rumour and mis information
The love that once was is no more
We may now have to follow four
The decks on which John James could have gone far
Could be given to Josies old pal Alonestar
John gave JJ his brand new car
But Josie bought one fit for a star
felt sorry for JJ having to cover
when John James came to seek the love of another
With faked papped pictures of new love Sherrie
Came nasty words that were all unnecessary
John plays footie in a Liverpool kit
While Josie parties like she doesnt give a sh**
John has gone all quiet not even you tubes
Josies concentrating on toning her boobs
John left the bike without taking a ride
Hes down in Aus where its safe to hide
Their love was true through and through
But like a cuckoo over a nest its flew
From John we hear little when we want a lot
Josie is busy showing us what she's got
But who know perhaps on his birthday
We'll see the thaw for which we all pray”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Don't count your chickens - now you're playing unfair - you didn't tell me so had moree time to prepare.

Here's a quckie!

There's no confusion here
Cos I know the drill
We know it's only mere
pride that's keeping them apart still

John's keeping a profile so low
Even though at the haters he so wants to go
Josie's toning her boobs some more
But I wonder who that's all for

They've both said daft things on twitter
But I don't have either down as a quitter
Very soon we'll hear news
that are terrible two are waiting for the vicar at the pews

Now Gussie - to the dark side has flew
Cos she a quitter who thinks she knew
But as we keep saying in a trance
We still think there might be a chance!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“It was a beautiful romance
I really thought it stood a chance
The cuddles, the kisses, the secret looks
Will they , wont they , had us on tenter hooks
The sweetest words a man could say
Swept a lot of cynicism away
How we oohed and how we squeeled
As they allowed their defenses to be peeled
We had such hopes for a loving future
But now the love is gone it needs more than a suture
Now we wince and cross our fingers
Hoping that a little of that love lingers
Of course we all want them to be happy
But we hope that includes changing THEIR babies nappy
Are we soppy? are we mad? Are we fantasists?
maybe maybe but can you just imagine it.

A soppy one for Carole”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Ok you win - TONIGHT - but I definately won last night

It's now a draw - to be continued!”

Originally Posted by shemarchi:
“Dont know what the subject is as ive just jumped in to give you my attempt at a verse.

Lover and Gussie has inspired me to try.
Here goes. Forget about grammer etc.

Some people moan
that we should not be
cos John and Josie
are parted parted you see.

Cant be supportiveof both
they do say.
Well lets just inform them
we'll do it our way.

Forget all the ubers
they dont stand a chance
our positive polly's
will lead them a dance.

We've got LOVER and VIXXEN
and WENDILUM's too
and MILJO and PICKLES
to name but a few.

At the end of the day
we all know the score
to support John AND Josie
is what this threads for.

Bit lame and should have been longer (left out quite a few stars of this thread sorry)

will go to catch up now
BBL Shem xx”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“The Bike

The bike is still there
But does John even care
In Aus where he is at the mo
He can just go with the flow

Josies still getting herself fit
With the fellas she'll be a hit
Busy doing her presenting
She has no time for lamenting

On the JJJAT we all like to talk
At a happy ending we wouldn't balk
To make life more sweet
We would like more tweets
But we have all made good friends
And thats the reason I hope it never ends”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Gussie was never a poet
But did she ever no-it??
She tried to compete
but the lover did defeat
and now feels like a proper muppet!

Thought I'd try a limerick for you

Here's another one (not a limerick though)

Gussiecat gussiecat you were wrong
This is not a poem it's a brand new song
The decks and bike are safe don't you know it
PMSL - at Gussie the poet!”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“I am quite nosey
my memory is long
and my info is right
our Gussie was wrong.”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Oh you two think you are so funny
But John still aint with his hunny
The bike and the decks may be ok
But their love has defo sailed away”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“My 20 second attempts (and they were literally done in 20 seconds flat ) at limericks... apologies if they offend lol... they aren't meant as anything more than a laugh for you all

There was a young lady called gussie
You couldn't say she's fussy
She likes the AT
And twitter and glee
So gussie's not fussy the hussy

And then there is JJJ Lover
She talks and we all run for cover
No bike and no girl
It could make you hurl
Or of course you could really love her ”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Night Night my friends
And now it ends
This is not a retreat
But due to me being dead beat
I bid you goodnight
But i will be back tomorrow to start another fight. xxx”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Night night Gussie I'll be waiting
Don't you worry there'll be no hating
Just different opinions - whatever floats your boat
But be warned I'll be ready to ram mine down your throat!”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“John and Josie they are no more
But should be really be keeping score?
They've split and 'twas bad
We all felt so sad
But sadly to some that means war.”

Originally Posted by IRISHDREAMER:
“I'd be here all day (and not to mention waaaaay off topic) if I told her about..............

Kids problems,
Husband problems,
Pets problems,
Shoe problems,
Gaelic football and hurling rivalry,
Dolly and Susans calamities,
Tv programs,
Music,
Chocolate and sexual preferences,
Stephs world,
Smut and filth ”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“OI oi grasshopper ............just back from visiting the pooch .........still looks groggy ......but both ends working correctly......so one more night and then he can come back home ......mahoosive relief .....

Just finished reading your latest offering ............all that stuff about John's dad ........ I remember thinking at the time how open he was about his life and feelings .........Clearly he had a special bond with his mother.
It does not suprise me that the feelings he had later about Josie had him in a tailspin .........feelings that were strong enough to make him want to leave home for a new life with a suddenly very important new woman and a new kind of loving to think about. That was very heavy stuff to deal with in the confines of the BB house ........'Confusion Central'

Ife was always a strange one ......great perspicacity ......but she could never think past her insight to see what the next move would mean ........crappy chess player with huge feet.........
Pity that Shabby left .......that was one BB housemate.........a many dimensional and interesting character that I would have liked to stay .................so much of what came after with the tasks would have been all the richer for Shabby being there..........

'Most Hated Day'.........would have been an interesting concept .........not being a watcher before BB11........were people ever singled out for other than good stuff .......or would that be a step too far ?.

Something else I was thinking about the other day in the bath .......how things would have panned out with the 'Other Rachael' in the massage task ........so much would have been different ............ for a start ........89% would not have had the publicity he got ........Corin's response after would have been different........etc...........a real 'sliding doors' scenario.
I know there are many of them ........but that one in particular intrigues me as to the alternate outcome.

You've got me rambling again ........well done you ...........enjoyed the little hop skip and jump down memory lane ”

What is it about John James and Josie?

Originally Posted by miljo:
“when i try to think of it logically, you know, 2 people who i don't know, fall in love, then split, well it's the same as a million others, especially when i compare it to relationships of people who i know & love....
my aunty got married a few years ago to a guy quite a bit younger. they were together for about 2 years & were sickeningly in love...very lovey dovey all the time....anyway they hadn't even got their wedding album back from the photographer before they split & it was him who just walked away without a 2nd look. she was devasted as she thought it was just a row, but he never came back, turns out he'd been texting another woman even when they were on a weekend away, less than 2 months after the wedding!!!

i never got as involved in that situation, even though i saw it 1st hand, than i have with john james & josie!! what does that say about me??

so what is it about these 2 normal, ordinary people that has got so many people feeling this way?? i have no explanation ”

Originally Posted by LittleGirlOf7:
“Do you mean the one I'm organising? I certainly wouldn't say no to some. Not the full 200, though!

There is just something intrinsically unique about them, both as individuals and as a couple. Some people have that force about them.”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“who knows why they got under our skin ......but they surely did..........all of those questions you ask above ......we all still ask in our different ways..........it is more of a mystery to me than the beginning of Time ...........I expect I still look for answers but they are becoming like strangers to each other more everyday...... and I don't look at them getting back together as a reality at all.......but something is missing in my feelings about it all ..........but what that is..........that's the biggest mystery of all ............and ”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“Cheeky.....these are my thoughts and feelings born of your latest JJJ convos.

I think we saw from that moment on just how strong was their capacity to 'devastate ' each other ........................it would in effect be a fatal flaw............the final scenes in TSAJ.they were still doing it to each other.......it was smelly breath minus the BB referee .......the discomfort was identical ......tears and frustration and walking away.
What we saw in the house was John bantering away as he obviously did at home and loved it .......bantering with friends is one thing but it's the caring about the friendship / relationship that was harder to handle .....new territory ...............different risks and more painful repercussions ........the tears and the fears were a shock to me .........so they must have bamboozled him big style......and Josie as well as she tried to cheer him up..........such intense responses they both had and so head over heels .......nothing about them was ever small and mousey ........they filled the TV screen with every emotion imagineable ........like all the best 'Romantic' couples real or fictional they are a mystery ......and.a journey and endlessly fascinating.
Imagine the novel............ that would have been a corker ........a page turner extrordinaire ........It would have ended in the carpark with every reader sobbing happy snotty tears.....
Real life was one better or one worse depending on your viewpoint as the romance unravelled ..........in fiction they may have learned to understand the nature of hurt........ but all of the times it spilled over neither of them seemed to have the maturity to grasp it ...... button it .....opt out or walk away for a timeout and scream at the sky .......I'd love to think the message has finally gotten through to them both now.....

Words ..........John and Josie ......so many words imprinted in the back of the mind .....speeches of true love and passion and life changing promises ..........coupled with angry words and jibes and misunderstandings ...................sometimes the mood could to and fro between them..... within minutes it would lurch from awww to oh no! ........I call them gasp and sigh moments ........ moments that truly move ......moments when your heart will thump and your mouth will be dry and time will stand still for that moment to play itself out with a drum roll :.
The capacity to love and hurt so deeply in the same breath is the stuff of the best literature and for me John and Josie had it all........an interesting tragic past ..........an emotion fuelled newborn love affair in real time .......and the promise of a future still unwritten ..............I might have penned a different scenario ......but it could have verged on the Mills and Boon .......and so this 'none ending' is maybe more fitting .........they had us guessing from day 1 and still they do ..........very John and Josie dontya think..........”

k182

05-09-2011

Morning everyone back to work

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Riots - John - What About His Twitter - Josie

Originally Posted by peggysue38:
“I also want to say to any threadmates who are caught up in any of the rioting that is taking place that I am thinking about you and hope that you are all safe.
Take good care.
Peggy
xXx”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Good afternoon one and all

I hope any FMs living in danger zones are keeping themselves safe, thinking of you all

What's cooking? ”

Originally Posted by mi40:
“good afternoon all

i hope your all safe whatever part of the city your in

lots of love

majella xx”

Originally Posted by abbieluvs22:
“Morning All,

Gotta say I'm a little disappointed that John hasn't sent out a tweet to his fans wishing them well during the horrible riots going on. His friend Jonno G managed it.

Or is that just me being selfish and self absorbed.

x”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“My thoughts are he must be away and not have easy access to the internet - otherwise I'm certain he would send his thoughts!”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“I don't know about that. Why wouldn't he have easy access? Most people have numerous ways to access internet. I did think it was a shame he hadn't tweeted something. Noone could read anything into it, which I think is 1 possible reason he doesn't tweet that much. I really hope he's not become a bit self absorbed. Maybe I'm being too harsh, he doesn't have totweet at all. but not every tweet is subconciously about josie no matter what he or anyone else may think I did say may think!”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Somebody on twitter asked what I thought yesterday, I said I think he really just wants to forget about the twitter account until it fizzles out, but then I think he gets a pang of consciousness and tweets his thanks... I personally think he is just not interested in it now.

Yes he could tweet his concern about the riots and his followers, but he would know that would encourage more activity on a twitter account that he doesn't seem to know what to do with.

Obviously these are my own thoughts and opinions as I have not yet achieve psychic abilities enabling me to give anybody else's opinions

edit: for balance, I checked Josie's profile page and, other than concern for her car and some pics and RTs, Josie hasn't done a 'I hope everybody is keeping safe' kind of tweet either.”

Originally Posted by 2Judy:
“Good morning all

It may be that they havent heard of the riots in oz it is the other side of the world and anyway i think theres proof sufficient at present that he is non communicado to everything, not bothered about it, but why expect anything.”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“Hi all!!

I think he could access it if he wanted to. I don't think it is self absorbed to not tweet about his followers in the riots... it would be nice if he had but I would be more judgemental if he'd been tweeting a lot and then hadn't mentioned it. It is about twitter and I suspect he just wants to duck out of all the unsubstantiated views and judgements of him. I'd love to hear from him more often but am not going to judge him for not tweeting.... I can't imagine what that interest in his life and relationship is like. I can imagine it being a relief to be free of it?

I don't think it bothers Josie so much, and I also think she has dealt with all the interest very differently recently... and good for her. ”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“I reckon his twitter account would be deleted if he had no interest at all he is keeping it alive for a reason.”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Nicely put They are different kinds of people and have reacted differently to what has happened to them (in terms of media, attention, etc) .. Josie's taken to it like a duck to water which is good, John didn't like it after trying it for some time, that's his choice I guess ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“You'd think, but maybe he thinks if I just let it sit there it'll eventually fizzle out and it'll be less heartless... but who knows... not me that's for sure ”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“Maybe he's just not sure. I think he did want to keep it as he went to sooo much effort to 'clean' and keep it. Maybe he just wanted space from it for a few months until everything had moved on. It certainly wasn't working when he was tweeting in the immediate post break up time. Too many opinions and he just can't ignore them... he must just want to say exactly how it is but had learnt that telling people what it private doesn't help it only increases the haters/know alls.

Josie dealt with it in a different way but similar result... she has pretty much ignored all the comments and now people barely mention John to her. God knows what either truly feel about the other... but that is exactly how it should be in my opinion (as nosey as I am!)

I hope he does come back when everyone has moved on to new interests and are more interested in spurting their views about others (this may be a while..........and I'm completely aware of the irony of the statement!)”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“True people don't mention John to Josie anymore, and yet still mention her to John, in various guises (tweets about lost loves, yadda yadda) and tag her in on tweets sometimes too, so that must be more than irritating. It also indicates that they feel he is in the wrong and not Josie (as these are obviously reuniters) and so that wouldn't be fun to read - if he reads it.

at your last paragraph ... I hope he does come back too, not sure how comfortable he is tweeting a bunch of strangers many of whom seem to fancy the pants off him There's not much to answer on the timeline ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
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I think that's probably the crux of it Picklilly - he doesn't know!”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Here's something revolutionary: maybe, just maybe, he's having such an exciting new life doing whatever that it's completely slipped his mind that he's got this twitter account. I'm sure he communicates with the people he wants to communicate with through other means or even another twitter account that we know didley squat about. I'm very very pleased we know nothing about his life now. If he wants us to know anything I'm sure he'll be in touch.”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“Exactly. I'm sure he likes that some are 'on his side'... but what does he do with that? He's always been more about the banter than random musings/updates (like Josie). If he comes back I reckon it'll be in stints, if you get my meaning? I think half of the reason he doesn't tweet is that he genuinely doesn't know what to say (that'll not cause unnecessary/ irritating uproar?)”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Let's face it, John hasn't tweeted about the riots, he didn't tweet about the Eyptian situation a while back, he doesn't tweet about world affairs (I recall he said he doesn't watch the news) ... he doesn't tweet!”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Do you know what?

Oh, good afternoon everyone....

I think the reason why some reuniters still tweet to John about Josie is because he hasn't said clearly his opinion about it. About anything really. If that makes sense...

Josie has been tweeting all along since the split. She tweeted her sadness, her anger, her bitterness and her "i'm free"ness....
She has continued with her life and is working and doing stuff.

She said long time ago that she doesn't care anymore, she asked people to stop tweeting about him. She has the ability as a person in the public eye and through her column, whether people want to believe her or not, to say what she thinks and how she's moved on and yadda yadda and blaa blaa blaa blaa. We see that she is fine, she is happy and enjoying the things that has been offered to her. She continues with her life

We know nothing about John. He dissapeared, ran back to Australia and there he stayed. He is not in the public eye. We don't see him doing fine and being happy. All we have seen from him is the two magazinearticles, the other one we know being a total set up and arranged for the pictures. Plus some "rrrrrreal good, loy" tweets that really don't say anything about if he is happy, sad, angry or just indifferent to it all.

So that leads people to have their own thoughts about it. What is going on? Is he over Josie? Would he go back if she asked? Does he still care? Why did he start to follow Bhatti? Why is he being so mean with tweeting the bikinishots? Does he hate her? Is there really a new girlfriend? Or is it just someone he is getting to know? Or is she even that? Was it a total fabrication? Where do they stand now? What does he do in his sparetime? Nothing? Plays fifa? Does that make him happy? Or has he gotten a job? Why doesn't he tweet? Does he not care about his fans? Does he hate everyone?

You know, if John had had some good things going on here in workwise, he would have come back to it? DJ'in, modelling? But clearly he didn't "create" anything permanent in workwise. There wasn't anything that important in UK on that field for him, so it was easy to just leave. So that means no public eye for him anymore. If he had been doing these past months the same as Josie, then he probably would have kept tweeting and so that way we could have kept up with him and would have seen with our own eyes that he is moving on, doing fine and is happy.

But because that didn't happen, there is this big mystery going on around him. He hasn't talked about anything on what he is doing, who is he with, if with anybody. No admitting or denying anything. So then the few tweets that we got..... everyone has their own opinion about it. Sure, some could say well he said that Josie is in his past in that first NOW interview. Well..... we all know that that was a weird interview alltogether and all the things he said after it on twitter. It became this big mess....

If he would come to twitter now and say that "stop tweeting me about Josie" that would just be weird....

So, it's like, yet again it's his fault. Cause he has decided to keep this mystery going. He doesn't owe anything to anyone anymore, cause he left and he is not in the public eye. But then some say that he wants to still be in the public eye, cause there was no logical explanation to the arranged pictures... Why did he felt that he needed to do that if not wanting to try and still be in the public eye? Hmmmmm

So, pretty much like my post here. It doesn't make any sense.... So reuniters can still hope that he still cares about her, whereas Josie has been able to say that NO MORE. And when she blocked all the accounts that kept tweeting her about this reunitestuff, she sent a message to everyone loud and clear.

Wheras John doesn't do loud and clear... EVER

Did anybody understan what I'm trying to say here? :-p
Cause I don't think I remember myself anymore what I wanted to say ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I understood, even though you made me laugh cause your keyboard was running away with your brain

People like a mystery it is true.

Yes it would be odd if he tweeted 'stop tweeting me about Josie' plus can you imagine the reaction... ooh he mentioned Josie, he still loves her and wants her to have his babies

Yes Josie has made it clear she's not interested and blocks whoever it's necessary to block, she's doing well and getting on with her life, although some still think she's pining away for John.. personally I see a woman who is going after what she wants, and working hard at it. Good for her.

We don't know what John wants, as you say we know nothing really, what he's doing, his thoughts, the articles were odd as there's been nothing since - they'd be more understandable had something come after, but nope, not a sausage.

Anyway, yes I understood what you were saying ”

Originally Posted by soulou:
“I think it was apparent from the "I answer the questions I am asked" tweet that he sent a while back that he never really learnt how use twitter in the way that Josie has. He has always only really responded to others tweets rather than instigate a discussion of his choice, whereas Josie is able to instigate discussion, tell people about her day, engage in idle banter, so that people respond to her rather than her always responding to them. What he is left with is sycophantic crap, which he can't really respond to with anything other than a thanks and a smiley, or being tagged into other people's bitchy conversations about Josie or other supporters, so he's ducked out altogether. I don't actually think that the out and out haters or reuniters need to be that much of an issue. They tend to be individuals who can be blocked or ignored if he chose to do so.”

Originally Posted by soulou:
“He can't use it the way he did before. He could banter the haters before the split but that's not really feasible now because he can't do that without it being analysed as not being "over it". I don't think that he has managed to develop another way of interacting with people. Even on FB, which is uberfans only, he makes the odd statement but hasn't seemed to have had meaningful interaction.

The "I answer what I am asked tweet" was a response to somebody putting a link to this thread on his timeline if I remember rightly. Not 100% sure. The one he took off Josie's timeline was a different one I think.”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Sure John knows how to use twitter, I just don't think he knows how to start a conversation. Sure he could tweet 'I've just had a great 2 weeks in Outer Mongolia' or some such thing, I do think he probably misses the 'banter' as he calls it, maybe he's forcing himself to stay off it or doesn't know what people want from him (what they want him to tweet) although they do say often enough ”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Well he can and he could...
He just doesn't want to at the moment

But my point was, that John know HOW to use twitter just fine, and he is not being silent, because he never got the hang of it like Josie did which is what I got from your earlier post to be what you meant.

He got the hang of it just fine... At least that is how I see it :-p”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“I agree - there weren't many messages by 'celebrities' about keeping safe - there was more focus on the looters and what they wanted done to them.”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“You see, I still don't get twitter. If I want a convo with someone I'll phone them up, or go on msn or text them if it's just a quick exchange. If I want to find out about what an actor's up to or whoever, I'd still google first. If I wanted information about something, I'd google always. If I wanted up to date news about anything, I'd go on the BBC news website or put BBC24 on. I like the thread because it's like meeting up with a group of old friends every day, most of whom you get to know really well - it's a place of relative trust that has built up over time. We all know each other reasonably well now. We all know how each is going to react in particular situations. A little cyber community. Twitter to me goes so fast and you can't say much, so you don't really have time to think about or ponder what people are saying. For me, on the whole, the nasty side of twitter appears to outweigh the better side. E.g. twitter helped the rioters to quickly organise themselves and get out there. They can use twitter to alert in order to avoid the police or where to attack them. But it can also be used positively in the same way to gather to peacefully protest about something. So it has both sides, I think.”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Out of bad always comes good - communities coming together. As long as it's for peace and to mend and heal - not to aggravate and make things worse.”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“Sorry girlos I won't be around again tonight as I am working on DAY 12 HL's for you all and it is taking foreeeeeeeeeeeeeeever as I have so much to say! Hopefully it will be worth the wait. I will try and get it posted late tonight but if it isn't finished it will have to wait until Friday .. unless you'd like a chunk tonight and another chunk when I'm done?? :-o

But my view (for what it is worth) on the 'TO TWEET OR NOT TO TWEET?' John debate: I firmly believe that everybody has the right to use their own twitter accounts for whatever purposes, to tweet whatever opinions, give whatever information about their life as little or as often as they please. Yes, it is sad that we don't get to hear from him as much now (not that he was the most religious tweeter even when he lived in the UK .. he'd go weeks without tweeting then too but then come back with a BANG and tweet heaps!) but we must respect that. It is up to him!! Of course I'd like him to tweet more (I won't pretend that I wouldn't like that) but I don't think it is fair of his followers to pester him or try to guilt him into tweeting. (I don't mean that nobody should tweet him .. tweet him as much as you like - maybe you'll persuade him to come out and play?)

Let him come to us on twitter when he feels ready or when he has something to say. And should the day come when he decides to delete his account .. we'll just have to deal with that because it is his life after all - to live it the way he sees fit. The way that makes him happy.

I agree with Ali and Heidi's posts on the subject. I just don't think he knows WHAT the hell to say now .. that he hasn't already. He's smart - he knows that aaaaanything he does tweet will be jumped on, reading between the lines will happen, some will ASSUME it relates to Josie or the way he feels about her in some way (whether that be positively or negatively) there will be a million different interpretations flying around - most of which will be WAY off the mark .. look at what happens when he just 's at us for goodness sake!! I can't blame him for taking a twitter back seat (for however long he wishes to do so) .. he must wonder if it's really worth the hassle.

He doesn't owe us one little thing - we're not entitled to a travelogue of all the activities of his day (he's not living his life on a twitter 24/7 live feed like the BB days - although I'd like to have a little glimpse and see how he IS and what he's doing back home) I like to think that it is like Kay says and that he is ENJOYING himself - this is what I'm choosing to believe anyway (I wouldn't like to think of him being miserable in life) Plus, isn't there more to life than TWITTER and other social networking sites????? *Gasps* YES, SHE DID SAY IT!!!! I know - a crazy notion isn't it? I try not to spend too much time on there as it is hard to stop tweeting when you start a 'session.'

Chat soon amigos .. lemme know if you'd prefer CHUNKS or my observations all in one night?? x x”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Understanding Each Other

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“No you're right - I do understand you and like you - initially I thought you didn't like me much because you seemed to disect my posts and I felt it was more mine than others - however the longer you post here the more you realise that - that's not the case - our emotions were more raw at that time - the same as JJJ - and it wasn't anything to do with us!!!

You know if anyone said to me that I'd write that emotions were raw at a couple's split that I didn't know and never would 14 months ago - I'd think they were absolutely barmy!!

I used to think that you didn't want them to get back together - now I realise that you are a realist and only want them to be happy.

I do too - as Josie says - everyone deserves to be happy - I really hope they are - apart - because that's how they stand now!

However I'm not certain that they both are happy - from their behaviour - just my opinion though - what do I know??”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I think you're right, I'm sure I probably did dissect your posts more because - although we all want the same thing, we were posting from different points of view; I never meant to seem I was picking on you, I guess I was trying to understand you and seemed that way.

You're right too, we were all pretty raw; the night half the thread ran off to the JAT was a really confusing one for me, especially as it was my night off and I was up all night as per usual. I didn't know where to turn, where should I go, I was mentally running around like a headless chicken lol, so so confused

As you say, at the end of the day what we all wish for them is to be happy, and I guess we all have different ideas about whether they are better off apart or together - you know my views on that - and reuniters confuse me, but I always would defend your right to have your opinions and vocalise them ... and I'll always read them and maybe answer them too

I do love your sense of humour, how you can laugh at yourself more than anybody else.

We sound like a mutual admiration society I've learned a lot from this thread, how to look at other people's points of view more, but also to vocalise my thoughts hopefully not in an insulting way ”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Me too! I've changed in someways because of this place - not so much how I post - but how I act - I listen to people more - not about JJJ cos I've got my blinkers on as far as they're concerned.

In my eyes NEITHER can do any wrong - PMSL - I know that's wrong of me but I can't help it!”

POETRY SLAM - ROUND ??

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Then I hope you're prepared to lose your money - if you're putting it on Gussie!!

Helloooooooooooooooooo!

Truth - I'll give you some truth - not going into a stand off tonight but I've got one for you!

This may be a poem - but believe me it's the honest truth

Though Gussie posts otherwise
She's reaally a postive polly in disguise
How do I know this for a fact
Because she messaged me and said it's all an act

Why does she do this I hear you all ask
Because she wants me back on task
She's clever - she's a teacher you know
She wants me to tell you all everything I know

But I can't do that - sworn to secrecy
But I'll tell you this - there's been some hypocrisy
She prods me and goads me and gives me a poke
But I take it in fun just like a joke!!!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“The poem made me laugh I'll give you that
But I wont be positive till I have real facts
Yes I doubt and act like its a joke
But I'll leave fantasy for other folk
I admit I want to know all there is to know
But thats because I am as nosey as pinnochio
So Dreamer Dreamer dont you worry
You wont be losing any money”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“So Gussie I'm not playing a game
or should I post the message - oh the shame!
I've got evidence that I can post
so admit my toes are as safe as toast!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Ahh bless you think you have me beat
But I know with my words I can defeat
John and Josie are definitely no more
Of that i couldnt be any more sure
So post your words my friend
But that will never be the end”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“I agree there will not be an end
cos the bitterness and anger can soon mend
Then once again JJJ will be all snuggled
And realistic people will be so muddled

Now John James where is he? Oz, Manchester or Mexico City
I know who I believe - the one who doesn't want pity
These are not facts I hear you sigh
Well maybe they are - Oh my - Oh my!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Do I have to draw on the evidence
To make you see common sense?
John is busy in the park with Sherrie kissing
Josie is out doing what she was missing
Chilling out, relaxing and acting all cool
She now looks so good all the fellas dddrool
Josies working on Oktv and BBBots
And who knows what Johnny boy has got
No evidence of direct communication has been had
Between the ex lovers over the stuff they once had
What I do know to be true
Is that 1+1 always makes 2
Their love grew in a summer haze
But apart is how they'll spend the rest of their days.”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Dirty tactics are coming into play
Just cos I gave your secret away
You thought that it had ended last night
Hey you don't know me - I can put up a hell of a fight

Everyone just so you know
Just now her true colours she did show
Tell me, tell me - keep me in the loop
Then she posts the above that's poop

So will I go to dm to tell her the score
Or will I leave her hanging - wanting more
I've decided to let her ask me on the thread
So you can all she what's really in her head

So Gussie - if you want to know anything - you must ask me on the thread infront of everyone - you must say - Lover please go to dm with me. By the way I wouldn't have outted you if you hadn't used your dirty tactics

#twocanplayatthatgame”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Cover your eyes oh friends of mine
While I take a step across the fantasy line
Carole , please go into dm with me
So i can find out another fantasy
Dirty tactics I hear you say
But in reality its the truth of the day”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“That's it then the deed has been done
She better admit that he was never @_gone_
For now though we all will have to wait
There's only one word left to say - FATE!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Well I have seen the so called evidence
And it was nearly gonna make me dance
Till I realised its all "Heard it through the Grapevine"
Till its concrete I 'll stick to the reality that is mine”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“She tells me my info is all bulls--t
But always wants to know all about it
Believe me when I say it's true - I really don't care
But it's time for Gussie to sit in her chair

She says it's from the grapevine
No shes been drinking glasses of wine
Some of it's taken straight from facebook
But she wants to know where to look

She's now full of maybe's if's and buts
Cos she knows she is outed and she's doing some tuts
Well I'll ask you all would I tell a lie
Answer no - I wouldn't because I have a spy!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Hey now dont take a mega fit
Not everything is bullsh*t
I just think that everything can be spun
Just be sure the battle is still to be won

For JJJ I want a really happy ending
No matter how they are their time a spending
The truth is I would love to be a positive polly
But i cant help thinking its all folly

I dont think that you would tell lies
I blame it all on your trusty spies
So much gossip has been spread
To be honest it messes with my head

From Johnny I would love to hear more
But at the mo his twitter is a snore
Josie is looking really thin
Is this her way of getting over him
I want them to live a life of bliss
But I cant see it ending in a loving kiss”

Originally Posted by Sofia Rose:
“Its sometimes seems so clear to me that John James and Josie are a couple that should be together.Other times I feel I most be wearing rose coloured glasses ( is that the expression?!) as I read some posts that are so sure that they shouldnt be and I sit there thinking really?! what do you mean? etc as I dont see it like that AT ALL!

It must be based on your own personal relationship experience I keep thinking Ive loved and lost and its hurt and Ive cried and been mean and denied loving them etc ofcourse I have but it hasnt made me bitter or lose faith in love .no way. Im with my BF afer a long battle, as such, as we are too different but sooo alike its hard at times but you know 13yrs on 2 children we make it work cause its right. When I ran into my ex last year it took my breathe away as he had hurt me so much at the time and we had no communication for a long long time but we eventually made contact which was hard .......anyhow actually seeing him in the flesh after so long was overwhelming but nice and we talked briefly it was good. Now I feel that John James and Josies connection is far stronger than any of us will truly ever know but its there and they will somehow reconnect it wont be easy Im sure but baby steps...
Im waffling tonight x”

Originally Posted by muddyminded:
“Loving Sofia Roses posts tonight. I feel the same. I can't accept that this was just a relationship that didn't work out - people move on etc etc It just seems like this relationship was special like the true embodiement of soul mates so like I said I can't accept it. Sometimes I wonder too if maybe I have got my rose coloured glasses on and I am not seeing the situation right. It is possible that this was the ultimate summer crush and that's all it was meant to be? - lust not love and driven by need not love, like they were emotionally dependent on each other in the house, perhaps josie did occupy his mothers place for John but I don't think he was a security blanket for her. Josie is as hard as nails, she doesnt need anyone let alone in the bb house for twn weeks. John made her weak by getting to the core of her and then she needed him because she allowed herself to become weak and knock some of those walls down (which was incredibly strong). I think for Josie it was definitly true love but for John I just can't decide. He has treated her really really badly since the split but then that shows the strenght of his feeling. He does seem to need a security blanket and maybe Josie occupied this role. I have laughed with my sister numerous times that he almost seemed to not see Josie the way other people did and maybe that changed and he saw the real girl and not the one he invented in his head (not that the real josie is any less great to me). Despite saying all of that I don't believe itl. I think they connected on a very deep level and I don't think the connection will ever go and I can't believe they will be so stubborn as to not reconcile eventually. I just wish they were both a bit more emotionally intelligent and less volatile. I can't believe that its a year on and I cant let this go for them. Its not for my sake I want them to be together. I just seem to care about them and believe they should be. Heck I wouldnt mind a go on John myself lol so I should really not want him to love her but I do because he does and that's the way it is meant to be. Ive never really been a fan before, is this normal fan behaviour what we do? lol”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Afternoon

Majelle, sorry to hear about your loss

Or are they making an article of the biggest story of last years BB and now will add how their breakup has made supporters to choose sides. "Once all JJJers have now started a war between themselves as they have chosen on whose troops they stand. They fight in facebook, they fight in twitter. Which ones supporters will win?"

BIB
Not that I'm accusing you of saying that the ones who don't wish them back together are people who have become bitter in love....

I just wanna clear out that if some think that my views on Josie and John James are depressing or sad or mean (-) I just wanna say that it has nothing to do with bitterness.....

If I was bitter on love I wouldn't have found their relationship in BB so wonderful and captivating. If I was bitter I would have joined the MF on their rants about how it's fake and how it's not possible for them to like or love each other as anything more than just friends :-p

When I say that they had to break up is because of what I saw in TSAJ and what I read them say about their relationship. It was obvious that they were making each other feel bad at that time. Yes, obviously they had good times too. But if the bad outweights the good, then it's no use....

But that we of course don't know. We don't know what excatly was wrong, because we didn't live with them. We read stuff, we hear stuff, we saw some stuff on TSAJ. And we think we know everything.... but we don't. We can only assume and analyze the "proof" that has gotten thrown into our face. But reading that John treated Josie bad or reading that Josie threw a coathanger is not really painting a full picture of their relatiosnhip. That is just a tiny bit of information we hear.... Of course people who critisise will say that Josie is better of without him cause he was such a mean person. Or that John is better off without Josie and made the right decision by walking out cause Josie is violent and abusive. Jumping to the conclusion that that was everyday life for them. Johnfans thinking that Josie was throwing coathangers everyday, tazering and beating him with a baseballbat everyday and Josiefans thinking that John was verbally abusing her everyday, calling her fat, ugly whatever and just basically treating her bad everyday. (to overstate it a bit..lol)

We had the luxury of seeing a period of three months for 24/7, how they behave with each other. We saw the friendship, the love, the laughter, the fun times. And that is probably the problem here, I think. We think that what we saw with our own eyes will solve everything. Cause we saw how good it could be we refuse to believe that what we saw couldn't be something that would solve their problems in real life.

We can like Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt as a couple. We can say that they look perfect together. We hear them say how much they love each other. We see them together on a red carpet. So in a way, you can say "hey, I'm a fan of those two". But when they break up, we don't spend months in a forum analyzing what went wrong and what they should do to make things right again. That is because we never ever saw them together as living their lives. So we really don't know how they acted during fights, during their lovetimes.... :-p

But we saw Josie and John James. Like I said, we had the luxury of seeing how they are when alone, when in a group, when fighting, when having fun. Okey, okey, okey..... so I guess some could argue that being in BB is not real life and of course they would be right. But there is no denying, they were living in BB. We saw them all the time via LF and we saw them become friends, then we saw them fall in love. We were there. We were there with them in the bedroom, in the lounge, in the kitchen, in then bathroom, in the garden, in the snug, in the DR. It's a very weird thing actually, to see with you own two eyes two real people fall for each other. It wasn't a movie.

So now, it's hard to let go. Some believe they are meant to be for life, some believe they were meant to be for a while, and some believe they weren't meant to be at all and that is what they realised. I don't know which option is right. I can only guess. All I do know is that at the time when they broke up, it had to be done. They had just worn themselves out with their constant fighting and clearly were in a place then that a break was needed. Did it need to become a permanent break up..... that I don't know. Did they really try their hardest to make it work? I don't know. Did they give up too easily? I don't know. Was either of them willing to compromise or did they both just selfishly think that the other one needed to compromise? I dont' know.....

Do I think they are meant to be? I DON'T KNOW!

Because of what we saw in BB we think...... that for them to solve a problem, for them to solve fight, for them to solve a hard time....... all Josie needs to do is go and work her magic like the time she did when John was annoyed with Andrews drunken behaviour. All she has to do is go and gently just caress his hair. Or for John to just go and put his arms around Josie and say "it's okey, it's okey". Cause that seemed to work with them in BB we think that is all that needed to be done after BB. We saw them fight, and we saw how they fixed it so we think that that will do the trick in real life too.

But..... you know.....

I don't know :-p

I rambled again.... sowwy ”

Originally Posted by mcworster:
“This is a bit off topic but i think the JJJAT is the only place where we can discuss BOTH John and Josie in an honest and candid way. There really is no other place. You can only appreciate them in their own threads and cant comment negatively on their behaviour at all. You can only hate on them on the MF so the only place you can have a realistic discussion is here. I know there are posters who have thier own bias but generally i think it is balanced and more importantly reasonable! I know we are only meant to appreciate but i take that to mean i appreciate them as people and am interested in them enough to want to look more closely at their behaviour which may not always be to my liking! Still fascinating a year on!”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Sometimes it puzzles the brain how these two perfect people, by perfect I mean Josie and John James, didn't make it work..............

I mean surely with the amount of respectfullness, loyalty, selflessnes, genuinity, kindness and just perfection how could their relationship fail...??

I mean surely with two perfect people the relationship would have been perfect too. I mean even John James said it "PERFECT"

How could it end? How could it?

*cries like a baby*”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“It was just too too perfect Heidi, there's only so much perfection the world can take

Dry your tears *hands Heidi a blanket* ”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Well it must be so hard and draining to live a life of such perfection and selflessness. What with John only doing stuff for Josie whilst Josie is busy working for the rest of mankind where did they find the time to maintain a perfect relationship? just wish that they had ha d the perfect, kind , dignified break up which would have allowed both of them to show how truly perfect they are.”

Originally Posted by ShannonEllis<3:
“I was a little late for the hundreth but i think ive still missed about 80 threads :-o”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Well, here's a brief run down:

Hello, how are you
Good evening
Jedward are good
Jedward are bad
New article in OK/NOW/NEW
Josie on OKTV
John's not tweeted at all
Ooh John's tweeted
I have ants in the loft
Some think a reunion is imminent
Others...don't
CBB starts this week
Josie's lost weight
Goodnight
Good weekend
My dog is hungry

That's a fair round-up I think ”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Just before I go - I've learned how to get those deleted tweets so if anyone wants to see one - just ask

Remember this

josiestweet: @John____James would be nice if you could have this discussion with me and have a bit of dignity and not do It all over twitter.

john____james: @Josiestweet ok Josie play that game tell them what you said to me the last time we spoke .. ill leave it with you Joise .. no more games

john____james: @Josiestweet you called it when i arrived here .. and chose to tweet different .. you do what you have to do ..

josiestweet: @John____James yeah I was angry at u slagging me off but I'm not ashamed I love u and always will. Thought u was my lobster. Check ur dms!

and this (that John retweeted)

partonrocks: @John____James john don't listen she loves u its all front

and these (from December)

john____james: @Jason__Willis look pal i love josie she loves me ,end of chat..chill out , relax, got to bed or watch kp make 150 your choice.. take care x

john____james: @Jason__Willis well as long as josie LOVES that biggest prat ever i dont need to worry do i now??
john____james: @Jason__Willis if i love josie and josie loves me , why would i care what you or anyone else thought haha why would i need too?

Crikey I could go on all night!”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Here is the link -hope it works

http://topsy.com/twitter/uk_johnjames_oz”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“At work this morning so won't be back until after lunch.

Few things I want to say this morning

1 - Don't believe all the rumours - no matter where they come from - time will tell - wait till you see picture evidence

2. - If there is something in the mags on Tuesday - read it - focus exactly on what's being said - ignore the "a friend/source claims" those bits are added for drama.

3 - Think of it like this - IF they are both so happy with what is happening right now - they'd be off "giving some cocoa" to the respective people they are so happy with instead of getting indirect digs at each other - in whatever format they are in.

4 - Sit tight and wait and see - I'll be away tomorrow so I'll expect I'm gonna miss the drama that might or might not unfold - so if anything kicks off - think - what would lover say?

I'd say this -whatever happens look for the reasons they are done - not at the deed itself - think how you'd feel in their positiion, think about the fact that after 5 months they still can't let it go - what does that tell you, do not give up the faith and remember my motto!!!”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“I'm only coming on briefly to say that the idea that people should be able to express their views freely on this thread seems to have taken a few knocks in the last 12 hours. I say again: engage or ignore but allow people to express their views. Why is that so difficult to understand?

Some people seem to wilfully misunderstand what is said. Anyone who gets their posts deleted please always ask DS why. I have always done so and although I have never had them reinstated they have always come back with an explanation, including if a post has been alerted by someone, and I have even been reinstated after what I considered to be an unfair trip to Outer Mongolia.

If this post encourages someone to alert, so be it.
All I can say is, I have always appreciated both John and Josie for having brought together such a brilliant community of people on the JJJAT and it grieves me that some people seem intent on disrupting it at the moment.”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“DS Can I have a word please. Would you please introduce more smilies for us to choose from. Irish would like a one that's being sick (won't use her words soooo ruddddddde), a shaking head one, a clapping hands one and a dancing one. I would like a halo one, a thumbs up one, a thumbs down one and a red iccle devil one. Oh and Irish (because she pinches MY smilies) would like to be allowed to use more than 50 smilies per post. I would be extremely grateful if you could do this for us. I'm sure you will do your best. And Irish also asks can you make it 10 seconds between posts pleas. Thank you

Ok Irish, now stop pinchin my smilies ”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“DS could you please also include a smoking smilie for Dolly and me. It would be brilliant to just post that when one goes off into ones back garden for ones puff . Thank you lovelies ”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“DS can we also have a half full glass of wine smilie please for when we've had a few drinky winkys Thank you lovelies ”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“DS could we have a BB Love Bench Smilie - again in honour of the happy memories of our special pair to which this thread has been named after - Thank you once again, you are so blimmin good to us, loves you big times ”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“DS (last one I promise) - Could we have a Grumpy Drawers Smilie (90 year old man) to save me typing out Grumpy Drawers as I mention him a lot and it really tires me out and a Pumpkin head smilie and Peanut head smilie - Thank you ”

Originally Posted by dollydaydream81:
“Just watched Silent Library, total load of guff lol but Josie was very funny and have to say so was Sam Pepper and without his glasses he has potential to be quite handsome it's shocking I know! It's true that everytime theres a wee breakthrough something happens it's like one step forward and two back except it's not actually anything that John or Josie are doing! Wonder if the editor of Now Mag is terrified what he's started lol! xx”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“Before I go back to lurk mode I want to say this.

Life is far too short to play games. Any of us could be run over by a bus tomorrow. I have Grumpy Drawers in hospital at the moment, yes he is 90, yes he has lived a long and very full life, and yes I could go before him. But if there is something or someone out there that you want, don't hold grudges, take the situation by the horns, back down whether you are in the right or in the wrong and face the problem/situation head on. Go get that object or person. Spill your guts if its a person, let them know your deep deep feelings, and if you're rejected then at least you never gave up, at least you tried, at least that person knows how you really feel, no charades, no he said she said, just true feelings. Don't listen to others negative thoughts if its what you want, don't live a life full of regret. Life is too short for anything else. ”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“I'm with you on most of what your saying here Gussie - so maybe it will become another Josie appreciation thread because there is only so many times you can discuss the same things.

Thing is we all like it here - we like this one and it's hard to let it go.

I won't change threads - can't do it - I know people on this one and here's where I want to stay - how long will I stay here I don't know but I'm struggling with what to say about John and yet struggling to walk away.

It's all getting rather difficult”

Remembering John's eviction - ONe Year later

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Hearts beating, palms were sweating
Now was the time we all were dreading
We knew that Josie was all safe and fine
But for John was this the end of the line?

Together we gathered around our Tvs and laptops
Hoping that the noose for John wasnt going to drop
Davina shouted " You are live on channel four"
I for one wanted to barricade the door

Baron Steve was the first to go
God time seemed to be going slow
Next went Corin a lovely girl
Away through the door with a bit of a twirl.

Shock of the night was when JJ stayed
Pepper was out and now we prayed
Josie was panicking, John was hugging
At my heart strings this night was tugging

At last it was down to the final two
Were we going to cheer or boo
The squeals of noooo that i did shout
As John was finally booted out

Josie tried to keep the tears away
As John promised her it would be ok
Along last hug they gave each other
As this was the end of THEIR big brother

A bit crap but I am going out soon and Ali wanted one to celebrate the day”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“I was just looking at my diary for the night of John's eviction ..........that was the night I was so messed up and hacked off I put a full tin of baked beans in the deepfat fryer ...........they exploded all over and the mess was ..........They were even on the ceiling and in the light fittings........and I cried buckets that night for John and Josie.............and for the the sodding mess .......it took forever to clean up.
Looking back at the words now I could die laughing ......I must have been posessed or crazy or both ......I don't know who that person was lol......”

Originally Posted by Sofia Rose:
“Hiya Im soooooo relieved that at least tomorrow there isnt such an article as I am not too proud to admit - I may have bawled my eyes out in whsmith tomorrow ;I would have. I am happy knowing as little as possible on that subject (if I have to admit to a GF that is!) and am not gonna beleive any of it until John James himself pours his heart out on twitter or wherever and as thats very unlikely I will remain optimistic and hopeful x”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“Let's find a bench and sit a while
And think of times that made us smile
Of times in the house that took their toll
We usually seemed to blame the mole.

When Glory Dave discussed the game
and who was playing for the fame
Players evicted and new ones came
But two best friends remained the same

On that bench they laughed and cried
and when he carved her name we sighed
Did they mean it? Had they lied
Would it be the same outside?

It seemed our pair just seemed to mope
They tried so hard but couldn't cope
We would cheer if they just spoke
Let's sit on the Lovers bench and hope”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Wendy Wendy here is the poem you so desired
Not in Lovers style as thats not how I'm wired
Lets take a walk down old memory lane
To a time when Josie won the game

When Josie entered she looked such good fun
And it didnt take long for to see she beat to her own drum
She wasnt vain, stuck up , two faced or sly
No wonder she caught the eye of a special guy

John James entered all blonde and good looking
We soon saw he wasn't Rachel's for the hooking
God he got angry, annoyed and confused
Only our Josie could keep him amused

We watched and smiled as their friendhip grew
How they really felt nobody really knew
They argued about breath and of course crabeye gate
We sighed with relief until Keeva, the girl we all did hate

At last Josie kinda declared her true feelings
The thread started bouncing off the ceiling
John however was a lot more shy and insecure
Which led him to flying out the fire exit door

What followed was a declaration of true love
You could hear angels singing hallelujah from above
We smiled and squeed at all the action under the doona
We only wished it could have happened sooner

Through little tiffs and days of separation
This thread kept up its appreciation
When John finally left through the front door
Tears from Josies heart began to pour

Josie won the comp four days later
77% proved there weren't too many haters
John sat in the crowd looking shy but proud
As Josie came out looking like she was floating on a cloud

Into the UBB house Josie reluctantly had to go
Four days later she was back out the door
Straight into the arms of her beloved man
Melting the hearts of every single fan

How we all cheered and did smile
When John said he'd stay for a while
The look of love that was in their eyes
Was of a love that no one can deny

We watched them start off a new home life
Hoping Josie would one day be his wife
Then came the rumours and we hoped lies
Were John and Josie ready to say their goodbyes?

At first we were all in a state of shock and disbelief
Where was the love and their tweeter mischief
Surely this couldn't be the nasty and unsettled end
Of a loving relationship that started as friends

Now comes the hard part, the nasty you tubes and comment
That had all of our heads in a sate of torment
Nasty words and pics, there had been a few
But the new girlfriend certainly came out of the blue

Now i'd love to say everything is going to be all right
But it looks to me they gave up without a fight
Five long months have come and gone
And there is no sign of the love that once shone

Josie is looking like she is in a good place
John cant be bothered to show his face
I wish Josie all the best for another great year
Its just a shame that John wont be here

Now i know some believe the love is still strong
And I really hope you prove me wrong
But facts are facts you really cant deny
To say there is hope is surely a lie.

Sorry”

Josie on Gino and Mel Lunchtime Show - Report

Originally Posted by jjjexhaustedfan:
“Having never been to a TV studio before, and also as I just happen to really like Gino and the food he cooks, I jumped at the chance when I was offered a ticket to The Gino and Mel lunchtime show with Josie appearing.

10 of us met up outside the ITV studios and got gradually wetter and wetter and colder and colder as the rain got heavier, waiting there for over an hour. This must happen for every show – why on earth don’t they provide shelter or a waiting room even. (edit have since heard they do have a large waiting room for some evening shows – so why can’t it be used when it is raining heavily)

Nice to meet some people I had not seen since Bristol and catch up with them, plus new Josie fans. Sorry but not going to show any photos because we all had macs and umbrellas up with wet hair plastered to faces, so I might get killed if I show any photos.

Once in the studio, things got going quickly, and Gino and Mel soon appeared to great cheers and clapping as instructed by the “clap when I tell you and say mmmm! Delicious person”. Then Josie appeared and she did actually get considerably more cheers and some wolf whistles, and I am sure it wasn’t just the 10 of us making all that noise….
Josie soon spotted us in the crowd and waved to us and throughout the show quite often looked over in our direction and waved or mouthed something to us when she was not on camera. She must meet so many people, but she is very good at remembering faces, and even if she has just met you once she remembers you the next time.

The show was really good to watch live, and it went very fast. Even during the advert gaps, when they were changing the cameras round and taking away one lot of food and bringing in the next lot Gino and Mel and Josie continued to interact with the audience.

We had spotted that Josie had taken her shoes off (I think they were boots actually) and was sitting in socks, of course our immediate reaction knowing Josie was that she had taken them off because she hates wearing anything on her feet, but of course it was because she did not want to appear like a Green Giant against Gino as she said. So that was one of the funniest moments. Another funny moment was the faces Josie was making when Gino was explaining the different cuts of pork and what they were used forand when he was handling the meat, you could really see that Josie genuinely did not like pork.

But the funniest moment of all was watching Josie polish off her meal that Gino had made for her. Of course we watched her having the obligatory taste and declaring that it was very tasty, but once the break came and they were clearing away for the next scene she sat back on her stool and continued to munch her way through the meal. I don’t think Gino and Mel noticed initially because they were busy doing other things. Then the make up artist redid Josie’s lips and the show began again, but Josie carried on eating – she was determined not to leave even a lettuce leaf. She is definitely a woman after my own heart. Loves her food and obviously does not like anything going to waste. Make up lady had to come back again to touch up her lips during the next break. So after that Gino or Mel, I forget which, had to mention it at the end of the programme.

It was nice to see Josie on a programme from start to finish. After the programme had ended, we had to wait silently in our seats while Gino and Mel recorded the trailer for the next day - I think that would have been the time that Josie met Will Young, so we did not get a chance to see her again. But later she thanked us for coming by twitter so that was really nice.

Even after being in the studio for 2 hours we were still all feeling decidedly damp, and it was still raining so we all went off to Pizza Hut for lunch and to chat lots more. Then it was time to go home.

After the train journey home got back to my car and had a flat tyre so thanks to Gill for pumping up tyre so that I could get to the tyre centre.

Day so tired me out that I fell asleep on laptop after only writing one line of this report, so that’s why it had to wait until today.:yawn:

This is the first time I have ever been to any TV studio to watch anything, and I really enjoyed it. So thoroughly recommend it.”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Loyettes FB about Muckers and Josie Tweets

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“OH MY ACTUAL DEAR LORD IN HEAVEN.....:ee:

LOL at the way some people have the talent to turn everything around Talking about only seeing what they want to see :-p

If it wasn't so sad and so transparent, I could actually admire this talent of theirs. But it's just so pathetic that... YES... this is needed

Sheldon: Why are you crying?
Penny: Because I'm stupid!
Sheldon: That's no reason to cry. One cries because one is sad. For example, I cry because others are stupid, and that makes me sad.

”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“It is clear that Josie should have ignored the insults of the muckers but it has to be said those girls are vile and someone needs to wash their mouths out with fairy liquid. incidently it was justine and her mates that started the bad mouthing of Josie on the now facebook page I watched it unfold.
I think sometimes things just get to you and that is obviously what happened with Josie, but I realise that this will end up being her fault somehow not two mealy mouthed foul mouthed girls for once I would like people to put the blame where it belongs”

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“Good morning everyone,

Just read Josie's overnight tweets and the twitlonger above. Sorry but I think it is all absolutely pathetic and I have no time for any of it. Although I can see why Josie reacted with the Loy tweet I disagree with it. Why anyone wants to spent their time bickering and belittling other people I have no idea. I would be ashamed to be a Mucker or a Loy. I post on here because I like both Josie and John James but I also post occasionally on the JAT and the JJAT and am always made to feel welcome on both other threads. Why people feel the need to get so personal is beyond me.

Anyway the sun is shining here, I've got the next two weeks off work and I am going to enjoy it

Wendy - I hope your dad is improving today and you get the medical staff sorted.

Gussie - please come back and post today, we all miss you.

Mrs P - thank you for you PM you lovely lady you.

Gonna get my sun lounger out now - yippee ”

Originally Posted by dollydaydream81:
“hello everyone, hope this doesn't offend anyone but this whole loys/muckers thing is so childish and tiresome,I'm not talking about Josies tweet because it was very clearly aimed at the people who had been nasty on that facbook page but obviously people (even though they know deep down it's not aimed at John etc) will use it to have a go at Josie. How old are all these people? And why on earth would you have the time or the inclination to bitch and moan about people who you have a) never met and b) don't affect you personally! It's not even John and Josie it's supposed fans who are making the situation a hundred times worse, they really need to take a step back and gain some perspective, it worries me how involved they get, like getting into an argument with soemone who supports the other??!! I love supporting John and Josie but sometimes I'm so glad i havent met either and can just take a backseat and enjoy supporting them, I certainly wouldn't get into an argument with someone over a couple I don't know personally and have never met, it just baffles me : confused : x”

Originally Posted by abbieluvs22:
“Ok I see I have caused a bit of upset with my last post. When I referred to the loys I was referring to the ones making the remarks about Josie's fans last night - the same ones that Josie's tweet was referring to.

I realise my statement came as a generalisation and I didn't mean it to.

Apologies for any offence I have caused.”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
Thank you for this but I can say I'm not bitter and jealous! and really You just insultet me and probably some of your other fellow posters! Not all loys are bad just like not all muckers are good!”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“

Please excuse my ranting rage!! This is not aimed at anyone in particular they are just my thoughts on circumstances as they are .. this most likely will not be very coherent and for that I am sorry. Like I said previously, feel free to skip over or ignore this essay of a post it is of no interest to you. I won't be offended in the least!

The words double standards and hypocrisy are being thrown around a lot today (A phrase and a word I have grown to dislike intensely due to their overusage in recent times!!) often in our direction .. I'm not even sure where to begin but I can only comment on the information I have seen and things I have heard .. and have formulated my own views from this.. I have not searched out or tried to uncover 'evidence' of all the latest happenings so I may not be totally clued up on all that has gone on.

From what I understand, a twitlonger has been circulated and tweeted to Josie with some negative comments regarding her. These comments were taken from a PRIVATE FB group and then distributed for all to see! Now, I haven't seen the comments and maybe I wouldn't agree with them but the fact that they have been copied and pasted from a PRIVATE FB group - is WRONG!! If it had been from the Muckers group with comments regarding John, I'd feel EXACTLY the same way. Private is private and should be KEPT private!! Hacking is illegal and spying is cowardly and gutless! What satisfaction can this person have gained from doing this?

I can only determine that it was done to PROVOKE reactions and cause further contentions between the camps (loys vs muckers) If they really are a supporter of Josie, and has reasoned this with having her 'best intentions at heart' .. HOW HAVE THEY DONE THAT?? Josie seems to be in a good place right now - mean comments would just upset her, so why would you want to bring these to her attention? If you care about a person, you don't want to see them hurt.. so why would you point out hurtful remarks to them?
Her and John are the recipient of numerous hateful tweets on a daily basis as it is .. if they wanted to seek these out they'll find them themselves!

All this tattling and whispering is FUELING fires not extinguishing them! There are enough petty squabbles on twitter as it is - without all this crap. I think it wasn't very thoughtful to inform Josie of such comments as they were bound to get to her and cause her to lash out (I would have acted the same way if this had been done to me) Some can say that she should have ignored this and not react to it .. and yes, maybe this would have been a better course of action if she had just dismissed it and shown that she didn't give a damn - but it's JOSIE GIBSON as ifffff she's going to. Some even tweeted that they would have IGNORED this if they were her ... yet, when the shoe is on the other foot and comments have been made to or ABOUT them .. they shout how angry they are from the rooftops and don't hold back how they feel! So why expect her to be any less human?

No, Josie shouldn't have branded all 'loys' with the same stick. I happen to be friends with some lovely ones who actually do like her as well - they just prefer John. But when people are telling her over and over and over that it is EVERYONE in this group making these kind of comments .. what is she supposed to think? She can't see what is said she's not on the group - she gets told select comments from a small minority of the group.

I am angered when some people lump me and us collectively on here .. they tar us all with the same brush - when we are individuals - who share some opinions but have our own thoughts and feelings too. We're not clones or robots of each other - we don't fit into neat, little categories. We shouldn't be generalised other than us all being here for one reason - each other!!

I am my OWN person with my own mind. I am not an adult who is influenced/swayed/brainwashed by others. I will come to my own conclusions and won't be frightened to say how I feel. I'm NOT a flying monkey/zombie/fool or any number of insulting adjectives for supporting and liking Josie still.

I am NOT a DM/ only interested in John because of his looks or any other number of insulting adjectives for supporting and liking John after all this time either!

Neither, am I deluded/pathetic/living in the past/need a life because I post on the JJJAT (for the love of two H'AMAZING individuals who used to be best friends and a couple) so why am I stamped with these tags??

I AM .. a level-headed, intelligent young woman. I do not take kindly to being targetted in these ways or being brandished in the same way as some of the more extremist fans on either side. I will think for myself - I'm not always right but I won't be intimidated for daring to have a different point of view. I WON'T!!

It also irritates me when SOME John supporters exclaimed how HORRIFIED they were when Sherrie's private FB conversations were broadcast. But earlier, when someone was leaking snippets on twitter about comments supposedly made by John on her wall and pictures they 'awwwww'ed and pleaded for screencaps from her PRIVATE fb!! The fact is, no content from her personal fb account should EVER have been put onto twitter!! It was sooooooooooo wrong!

I don't think that aaaaanything from a private fb account, or private loys/muckers group, or private ANYTHING should make it's way here ... even if it is making the rounds on twitter - then it is available to view there but please let's try not to bring it onto here.

If some people are so APPALLED by the actions they are condemning and persecuting others for doing .. why then do they find it perfectly ACCEPTABLE to do the same thing themselves before or after???? They tweet about their outrage but are guilty of some of the same actions! There are more worthwhile causes to be losing sleep over and falling out with people over.

And as for the disgusting tweets John was receiving over night ... there are no words!! I will just say "Don't take the bait of those who encourage hate, leave them to be to wallow in their misery!" (wise words from me) They may THRIVE off any attention you give them back.. some of you mean well by trying to make it stop - but when they see they are provoking such intense reactions in people they will only get worse. Try not to dignify any of this dreadful behaviour with a direct response to them. It will spur them on!

And breeeeeeeathe!!

I'm so sorry for this but it is all off my chest now ... thanks to anyone who takes the time to actually read this assortment of views!”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Aloha peeps!

Is what I have to say to todays goins on.

I swear sometimes I feel like Im back in school with all the bitchin and tellin tales that goes on. And a lot of that went on in my school, I went to an all girls school with 600 students.

No Josie shouldnt have tweeted what she did bout the "loys" but then the brightspark that sent her the twitlonger of what was bein said should never have sent it. I agree with what Cheeky says bout what is said on private fb bein made public. Those accounts are made private for a reason and should be left private.

Josies NOW shoot, sorry I dont agree with it. Fair play to her if shes comfortable enough to now do something like that, thats great and she looks great but tbh its not somethin I really like and its not something Id ever do. ”

Originally Posted by Pringles_x:
“No it was definatly on her timeline. I thought it was a bit random to tweet what she did so I looked through her timeline and that's where I saw the twitlonger.”

Originally Posted by tynetart:
“From the minute John and Josie split up the path to the present unpleasantness was marked.
Almost overnight it fractured and and those who could no longer support both moved off in search of a new 'home'
Before then there were posters who had more extreme views but this thread was always a good mediator ....... provocative and abusive posters were not to be tolerated. ...and it would seem that many who are now on the 'mouthy' side of the divide kept their true views buttoned up..............and now appear to be relishing the freedom to be as obnoxious as they choose without DS to curb them.
This thread as it is today survived because we wanted it to survive and we that are left have rallied with a clear vision of what is acceptable here.......there are still some confusions but mostly we support each other and defend against those who wish us ill.

The word 'Fan'......one word with two opposing meanings ........a fan can be a supporter ..a champion ...an enthusiast .....and a devotee ............a 'Fan' can also be .....a freak ......a fiend .... an obsessive ..or a groupie.
I'm sure I can recognise all of these different definitions ........I love the positives and I despair daily at the rest ......even though I don't do twitter and facebook they still creep in with their nasties.
Sometimes I have to write it down to lay it to rest..... and this is the reasoning behind this post ........a little dry I know ........so please just humour tynetart and it will pass .

Those that left us from here joined in with the individual threads for John and for Josie and are happy with that new situation .......and can be honest with themselves without the need to feel uncomfortable with the conflicting viewpoints of others........and many acknowledge the ties and history that they have here and we can respect each other because of that and harbour no bad feelings.
We can meet up at special times and share our thoughts and feelings about how we all met and the BB Summer that was so fantastic and awash with memories.

But as always happens groups within groups develop... each with their own agendas and then their voices rise louder ....overpowering the quieter magority ........they give themselves names to mark their identity clearly from the others ......and this is the birth of 'factions'.......
I will not name them .......I cannot bring myself to legitamise them by typing them out.
Some people joined in with the most innocent of intentions .........but almost always where there are sides .......whether 'real or perceived '.......extreme views arise ..... with ever louder voices and more fervent views.
I think someone mentioned in a post I read earlier about 'gangs'......and to a degree this is what can and does happen .........bullying PM's and vicious twitter attacks of venom and lies ...... hurtful accusations and slurs....illogical reasoning and provocative jibes.
All of this is more cowardly than a 'real' gang .....but the sense of menace and upset is just as palpable to those who are 'associated ' innocently and those who are singled out for 'special' treatment.

Those of us here are probably an anathema to them .....viewed I expect as weak and stupid fence sitters .........I expect also that they would love it if we went charging in full of righteous indignation ......we would be nothing more than fresh easy targets and more scalps to crow about.......................I'm not going to do that obviously but I just needed to say to all the poisoners 'I KNOW'
So I feel better after that ............nuff said ...............gonna find Cheeky's post and read her promised 'rant' .”

Are we Nutters?

Originally Posted by sbyres25:
“Well my hubby thinks you are all nutters. Since I told him about London he's convinced I'm either going to get murdered, kidnapped or lured into some weird cult. This is despite me telling him I've already met most of you. I didn't get this grief about Bristol or Ireland. : eek :”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“ You haven't met me Joyce, has he been reading my posts? : eek : Do you think it's because he thinks I'm a nutter? : eek :”

Originally Posted by sbyres25:
“lol I just know you're not. Good job he hasn't read some of my posts. :-o : eek : But he went on and on today about it. : eek :”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“Mr Byres we may be a bunch of fruit loops on here, but we're a nice bunch of fruit loops and I think you would get on with us all : eek ::-p”

Originally Posted by lizzie66:
“Afternoon everyone

Just in my lunchtime quick lurk. Some great posts this morning. As a part time poster and long time lurker .... mainly as someone has inevitably said what I wanted to say but much better .... I just want to add that as far as I can see everyone is welcome to post their opinion and thoughts on any subject relating to JJJ. Debate is what makes this thread tick and, although we may not all agree on any given subject, discussion is had in a respectful and often humourous way. :-p

We are all individuals with our own opinions and view points, we are bound to disagree .... that is part of the magic .... actually I feel the 'life blood' of this thread.

We all read and perceive posts in our own way. Our perception can be clouded by many things, i.e. our mood at any particular time, how sensitive we are ... etc.

For me personally I know that there a certain times when I know I will post and get a response and there are times when I don't ..... that is down to me .... as someone who nips in and out and just post once I know I won't get a response (sniff : cry : ) but if I post regularly I will get feedback. Does that make me feel not welcome - no

Thread members change ..... great that we are extending our family of supporters ..... some come and go ..... response is not always going to be the same.

Getting rambly now ... have to get back to work

Have a good afternoon all. BBL ”

k182

05-09-2011

Thank you Barbara thats a lot of updates

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Josie's - Naked Photos in NOW

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“Just seen the front cover of Now mag - a very naked Josie and she looks absolutely h'mazing I just shows how far she has come from last year when she couldnt wear a bikini.”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“
http://twitpic.com/69z9l9”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“ Wow, she does look good doesn't she ”

Originally Posted by soulou:
“She looks so good I am considering doing a naked shoot myself. I am going to have it blown up billboard size and plastered all over my home town. :-o

*Watches whilst house prices in S. Cambs plummet.*”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Does it occur to you that some of us don't think it was necessary to do that at all? Nothing to do with what she's said or anything. She's looking very good at the moment. Just makes other women feel inadequate again!!!! Bottom lines for me again! - although I know you can't see her bum :-p And I'm not at all prudish about naked bodies. Sorry, guys, but that's just my view. But it's up to her, what she does.”

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“I dont care in the slightest that Josie has done this, I honestly and truly see nothing wrong at all and yes, if I were 26 with the opportunities Josie has I'd go for it, unfortunately I'm 42 now so I think my time has passed - that said look at the calender girls - they were probably more my age!!!!!!”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“I don't think the problem was that she was photographed wearing a bikini. It was the way the pictures were.... The most damaging they could and people felt sorry for her cause the pictures were unflattering tot he max.”

Originally Posted by soulou:
“It's not because she's lost weight. It's because she has taken control over the situation. The Marbella shots were about people trying to humiliate her because of her weight. That's what was shocking about those, not the fact that she was a bit overweight. For me, anyway.”

Originally Posted by lerdie:
“Hiya If John James is in the UK I would love to see his face if he walked into a newsagents and saw that picture of Josie in the front cover of Now Mag tomorrow :-p xx”

Originally Posted by Miamore:
“It's not because she's lost weight. It's because she has taken control over the situation. The Marbella shots were about people trying to humiliate her because of her weight. That's what was shocking about those, not the fact that she was a bit overweight. For me, anyway.

Soulou,
You expressed it so much better than I did. I love the fact she’s regained the control, turned all the ‘fat’ slurs to something positive & empowering.
BTW I actually liked the bikini paps, no they weren’t flattering but I abhor the idea that anyone over a certain size should be covered up. I also really liked the one where she's laughing at/with someone whilst holding her belly. The expression was typical Josie.”

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“on the last thread someone said something about not being impressed about Josie's naked photoshoot for Now magazine.
I am sorry if I upset anyone, but I too am not at all impressed by he doing something like this.....

not becasue I care about nudity, cos I dont. and the shots of her on the front page of NOW are tasteful and do look attractive....

But she is opening a massive can of worms for herself. By posing naked in the press she is creating an open season for almost everyone to comment on her naked body and what they think about it.
If Josie is happy to have her body discussed in the press, in both flattering and unflattering terms then fair enough. But someone like Jodie Marsh has created a laughing stock of herself by doing something similar......

It is very difficult for a female to be taken seriously if she poses nude......and in my opinion this could close a lot of doors for Josie....

As for her relationship with John, its long gone, and id imagine something like this will be a pretty final nail in it .

Remember how John was extremely scathing to Rachael about her dreams of posing naked for page 3 magazines.... it was one of those conversations that I thought he handled badly and was rude, but ....I did kind of know where he was coming from. I would hate and try really hard to disuade my daughters from doing a naked photoshoot even if they did get paid loads of money for it. Becasue in my opinion it does have other unexpected connotations, and you need to be really rich or thickskinned to cope with some of them

So I cant imagine him or his friends being that impressed by Josie posing naked for money....

maybe that was what her comment on twitter to the loys was all about.....to stop John friends in Oz from commenting on her nude photoshoot for NOW,”

Originally Posted by lerdie:
“Well all I can say is life is never dull in the world of a JJJ supporter, why can't we support a boring couple who doesn't give us all such strong opinions lol :-p

About the Now Mag photoshoot, I personally don't see anything wrong with it and I don't see it as the same as doing the likes of Nuts Mag which are aimed at men,(not that I think that is wrong either), which Now mag isn't, they have mainly female readers as far as I can see and I haven't seen inside so I could be wrong Josie isn't exposing anything she is covering her bits lol :-o and I certainly don't think it will do her career or self confidence any damage.

And someone posted that they didn't think it would be something John James would have approved of (wtte), we'll he is apparently very happy with his new girlfriend why would he care xx”

Originally Posted by Izzie321:
“HI! Nice to see you posting in here.

If this is the case, and to be honest Josie would be in a good position to know, maybe she is fine with that? On the evidence I'm seeing recently it may well be that she really and truly doesn't care what he thinks about this or anything else. She may not care if he's done because of this... maybe there was a final nail for her?

To be honest I am a bit on the fence on this one as to whether I think it is wrong or not. If he, or anyone, thought it was wrong, I could understand it. She's a pretty tough girl though, maybe she's aware of the consequences? I don't think I could deal with them, I'd be all too aware of them! But much of what Josie does I couldn't have... I couldn't have gone in BB, or celeb juice (or got drunk on it and show my face) or gone on TV and talked about my personal life. Not because I think it is all inherently wrong and can't be explained but mainly because I couldn't deal with the consequences and care whether people judge me... I don't think she does so much. I definitely think John cares whether he is judged hence his not even being present anymore!! (virtually or otherwise!)”

Originally Posted by SuzyLD:
“I don't think Josie gives a rats ass if John's friends are unimpressed with her posing naked. So are you saying there was a chance they could get back together, until Josie got her baps out?

People have had an opinion on Josie's body from the minute she walked into the Big Brother house, of which she had no say at all. She will have known before she did the shoot that she would get some criticism for it, yet she did it anyway. And trying to portray a positive body image I think is slighly different to posing provocatively for the gratification of spotty teenagers who get their older brothers to buy them Nuts mag. Just my opinion of course ”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“First of all, I'd like to address my own personal feelings on Josie's Calendar picture in now.

1) She looks GORGEOUS!!!!!
2) I think it is wonderful that she is finally starting to feel confident in her own skin, embracing her womanly curves and looking beautiful while she's at it.
3) It's a finger's up to all those who laughed, attacked and insulted her for the Marbella photos!!

And actually, if Josie and John were still friends now .. I reckon he'd be one of the first to buy a copy and stick the pics on his wall (like he had similar posters of Katie Price and Sophie Reade on his wall at home) He told Jo in BB that if she or any of the HM's posed for a mag in this way he would buy copies of it!

Also, in the interview they did with OK where they were dressed as Katie and Peter - he said he WOULDN'T have a problem if Josie wanted to do it!

John himself, has posed half naked in photos for Now so I doubt he would be prude-ish about his ex girlfriend doing something similar! (Yes, his photos he had a towel wrapped round him and we saw him this way in the house all the time blah blah blah so it's not the same ... but I didn't say it was the same I said SIMILAR!) :-p And my goodness, weren't those pictures drooled over! (The thread needed a mop down when they came out) I hope there will be a lot of men around the country tomorrow drooling over Josie too!

I truly don't believe John would have the slightest issue with Josie posing for these pictures .. and really, even if he did .. there's not a lot of say he would have in it, anymore .. is there? :-o When some comments were made about Sherrie and the attire she wears for her dancing career .. those were pounced on! So why is it okay for her to wear revealing, scantily-clad outfits but not for Josie to show off her birthday suit? (I didn't think the comments made were fair about Sherrie - for the record.. and NOR do I think some of the comments now are fair about Josie .. so there are no double standards from me before anyone wants to accuse me of such!)

Comments have been made about Josie's body since the day she walked through the BB house doors! Whenever a photo is made public of her - people will have comments to make whether they think she looks good, bad, beautiful or ugly. At least now she KNOWS she looks great and hopefully feels it too

Most men are always going to both objectify, compare and be critical of women's bodies (and women will do the same with women too!!)

Ranting part 2 coming up after I've had a shower x x x”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Creating an open season? What on earth could be possibly said anymore about her weight? Hasn't she heard it all already.

Ever since she appeared on BB, there have been some idiots who give abuse on her just because of her weight.

I don't think nothing could be said anymore that she hasn't heard already :-p

Not this one, cause it's classy enoug. There's nothing seedy or raunchy about it. It's not like she is posing completely nude in Nuts with very vulgar poses showing her bits to the world.

Final nail to what? John said in the KP interview that if Josie would want to go topless he wouldn't have a problem with it. If she truly wouldn't have a problem with it, why would this kind of cove be final nail to him.

And I just read it back also. In it John says that Josie got offerer to pose topless after she got out of BB but she was having none of it and said would never do it.

And that was for toplees. This cover though ain't her showing her tits. And that is also what she self said that she would never show her tits while she had a boyfriend.... Then said that she wouldn't do it single either cause she is self-concious.

Topless, that is. Well only time will tell if she'll ever show her tits in NUTS kinda way.... : eek :

Not the actual posing nude, but the fact that Rachael had the attitude that she will deffo get offered to do it.

John said, if they would photoshop his willy to be bigger, he could do it if get offered to. Why would he have a problem with this now? And who cares what his friends think. It's not theirs business to be impressed about that all :-p”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Yes, there seems to be "the naked truth" from three women...

Josie, for curviness or overweight
Kate, for being too skinny
and a third woman, forgot what it said...

They're not just posing nude showing their bits for men, they are telling a story. Three different stories on body image”

Originally Posted by hollyBrown:
“I don't have a problem with Josie's pics. I think she looks great

As for John's reaction, I agree with Abbie. I'm sure now time has passed so has Johns anger and I think he will be glad that despite what went on between the two of them he will be glad Josie still has a lot of confidence to do the shoot after all he did play a major part in her boosting her confidence. ”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Hi all . Thought I had calmed down enough to come back on. I can see a little of whwere Augusta is coming from and anybody else who is disappointed in the photos. I can understand how people think she may not be taken seriously having tasteful nude photos taken but then I remember Helen Mirren, Demi Moore, Victoria Beckham, and other such well known people, also the high fashion models that take nude photos not for tittillation but to tell a story of some thought. Would John care? I dont know? He may have been proud that she had worked hard to lose the weight or he may have felt that she should keep herself covered up. However as he has a new girlfriend and Josie is a single independent woman it doesnt really matter.
Will she get hounded and bitched about because of this , most probably by small minded people who cant see the beauty in anything that isnt a size 8 or in fact by people who will bitch simply because they can.
What I do object to is the accusations that have been made about this thread and how we always defend Josie however I think common decency would lead most people to object to a persons declaration that Josie has nothing left to sell but her body and she has done that now and then queried what this made her. Similar comments to what John made in perhaps his lowest moment so I suppose they can justify appreciating the words of John or some such crap when really it is just a childish comment. A comment that I do feel would rightly be challenged on this site and not glossed over in the name of we are not here to appreciate Josie. Again for me it is a matter of common decency.
The photos are decent.she reveals nothing. She could have had a bikini on instead of strategically place body parts. Is she selling sex no. The story is there as an encouragement to all that all body shapes are beautiful and if you can find something wrong in that message then fair enough but I want my 10year old daughter to know all body shapes are beautiful and not just stick thin people. Of course health should also come into it.
Therefore I applaud Josie's confidence.

Pleased to see that insulting tweet was removed. Thank goodness common decency still remains somewhere”

Originally Posted by 2Judy:
“Tbh not a great fan of near nudity but having said that I do admire Josie having the confidence to do it, especially to be on the front cover of a magazine. It goes to show the positive body image she now has which can only be good, I dont doubt shell get a lot of criticism but I dont think she really cares.
Gives a positive image for curvier larger girls rather than the anorexic look which we see all the time.

She looks great, the message is hey look at me, I m not a skinny minnie (no offence to skinny minnes), but you can still feel good about yourself and look fantastic too.

To redress the balance of those awful papped pictures which were spread all over the internet and papers, message I can look good and alright I may have put on weight, but now I m thinner, healthy happier. Good on her I expect she got paid for posing so its a win win situation”

Originally Posted by curiousme:
“Josie and her family,especially her Mum, really crack me up
I would love to watch a tv show all about them. I can understand her brothers and even her Mum being a little embarassed by Josie posing nude but I really dont get why others have a problem with her pictures after all you see more on a beach , in the Daily Newspapers and even on TV”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“I agree it didn't do mel b Victoria Beckham and J Lo any harm”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“But you wear a bikini on a beach. How is that showin more skin than doin a nude photo shoot? ”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Not on the beaches I go to. Not in the newspapers I read. And on TV only in the course of telling a story.

Let's look at somebody else doing it: What if Rachel1 had done it (Yes, I know she did Nuts mag) but what if she had done a shoot like that in the early days after the end of BB on the front of Now mag. I wonder what some of you would have said then.”

Originally Posted by irishlaurels:
“*****stands behind Kay and gently pushes her**** you go girl”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Ditto this. ”

Originally Posted by irishlaurels:
“You may...but don't push me”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“I haven't really commented on the whole naked picture thing because you could just see her legs and tummy I couldn't see her boobs as she was covering them and her other naughty bits were also not visible. So bev is right no bits were on show what is the problem.
Of course if she was bare breasted with her legs akimbo and bum on show another story.”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Seriously, can anyone answer me how wearin a bikini on the beach shows more skin than doin a nude photo shoot, because that really has me baffled. ”

Originally Posted by britbrit:
“If Rachel had done the same thing I would have said fair play to her. I'd hope not to judge anyone for their decision to show their own body. The same way I didn't judge John for his Now magazine underwear/swimming shoot. Their body, their choice - no big deal.”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Nobody's judging. I certainly made it clear with my original comment that it was Josie's choice. But I'm entitled to my opinion. I thought it might generate more debate at the time but didn't seem to. So fair enough, I was happy to stand alone. But it does make me laugh that Josie's family seem to agree with me. Wearing a bikini would have looked just as, if not more fantastic in my opinion.”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“

agree with you there and i did coment on that post with and a CS!”

Originally Posted by gussiecat:
“Re wearing a bikini on the beach, sometimes girls wear tiny patch ones that just about cover the aerolea (nipple) but all the flesh, and the bottoms are triangles that just cover their modesty .Therfore what did we actually see re Josie? I saw no nipples, I saw no bum or pubic area, so dont get why they are bad photos. I think Josies brother and mum are joking saying they didnt want his friends to see her naked which I can understand, Imagine if they start lusting. How uncool.”

Originally Posted by britbrit:
“From what ive read, I think plenty of people have judged Josie for this shoot, but I'm not going to get into that because that's their opinion. And of course you're entitled to yours. I was just stating that I would have had no problem with Rachel doing the same shoot. I imagine all those who have no problem with Josie doing this shoot would feel the same whoever it was an all those who find it distasteful or don't agree with it wouldn't have liked it. Different naked strokes for different folks.”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Exactly. Maybe I'm old fashioned about stuff like that. I have no problem with private nudity - there's a lot of it about in my house.

You might not have had a problem with Rachel doing a shoot like that. I was more wondering what the regular posters on here would have said. but it's all hypothetical so it doesn't really matter.”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

Josie's - Naked Photos in NOW - Continued

Originally Posted by xx Mojo xx:
“Loved both shoots - absolutely no problem with either.”

Originally Posted by 2Judy:
“Hi
Tbh I m not a fan of naked shoots, I think ppl,josie included look more attractive tastefully semi clothed, I just cant see the point in them, very rarely unless your a model does it look good. i expect Josie did it to redress the balance of those awful bikini photos which were circulated all over the place, cause she does look actually better in the current photos. As for John i believe he had the pictures taken when he came out of the BB house, and he wasnt naked, but i never thought he looked his best, as he did look a bit shy and awkward, and I suppose he did it for publicity and money the same as Josie. I dont understand why someone would opt to do photos like these as they are not that attractive and causes controversary and why would you want that.”

Originally Posted by jjjexhaustedfan:
“I would more or less agree with this. I was going to say also that John wasn't naked he had swimming trunks on, and I agree he did look awkward. I think most people liked Josie's Curvissa shoot when she was wearing underwear and swimming costumes.

Also we already know what people would think if he did a nude photoshoot, because his fanclub did a poll last year. I can remember voting a big NO, but of course lots said yes, so just as with Josie everyone has different views. I think in the end there were more NOs than YESes, so if anything I would say that more people would be against John being naked than Josie.

JJBird and Brian went on to do that naked shoot, Sorry no didn't do it for me - ugh

Interestingly, because I don't think anyone commented on it at all, and maybe it is not PC to do so, but I thought Josie with her curvy figure looked a lot more attractive naked than Kate Lawler who has a skinny figure.

Yet we are probably all envious of the skinny figure when they are dressed. So it shows that wearing the right outfit can flatter the slim figure as well as the curvy figure.”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“I have to say it, I wish Josie would wear her hair up like she did in the Now photoshoot, it so suits her and makes her mega good looking ”

Originally Posted by Old Girl:
“But the point of the whole article was about 3 women exercising their body demons and exposing their insecurities through posing naked.Hence the article being titled "Naked Truth" Kate Lawler -"Don't call me anorexic", Catherine from Corrie- "I lost 4 stone and I'm still not happy", Josie Gibson -"This is for all the curvy girls" the whole article would not have been so impactive if they had worn bikini's. Josie herself said that she did it because of the papped bikini photo which saw her at her worst and was outside of her control.In my opinion in the context of the article it was tastefully done and showed that whilst she was ashamed of how she looked in the bikini shot she has worked dam hard to tone up through exercise and was now confident that although a size 16, a girl need not be ashamed of her body.The photo done in a controlled photo shoot showed her to be now happy and confident with her body. That to me is a major step forwarded for Josie considering she has been called everything from a bush pig to a fat slag by men and ridiculed daily on twitter and other forums on this site.The nudity was not done for a lads mag and the gratification of others she did for her and for that I applaud her.”

Should John James' Posts from Loys Private FB book be posted on the Thread?

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“If anyone gives a rip : And this may prove controversial on this thread of ours, so sorry if you do not agree with me.

I was under the impression that the twitlonger sent round today with info of John's posts on loys .. was with the PERMISSION and approval of the group/John. Since it now appears that no such consent was sought out - I don't think the information should have made it's way to twitter. Just the same, as it wouldn't have been fair for anything from The Muckers FB to either. Whether we like it or not, these groups are PRIVATE and run by hard-working admins who are trying their best to keep those who dislike John/Josie from their respective groups at bay.

This is why the groups are being kept exclusive in order to eliminate them having to see insults/abuse flung around about them (although I don't think Josie actually visits hers as she doesn't have a FB. In the past she said hello when she was with Marcus) I can understand them being protective as they realllllllly care and love about John or Josie on the groups. I get it.. not only that but it's not right for those who POST on the groups with private FB accounts to have things they post available to the masses and be hounded for opinions of their own which are disagreed with by others.

Having said all this ... perhaps it could be something to consider - that these groups are just made open and public? That members are NOT vetted to see if they meet any particular criteria and access is freely given. I truly believe this would actually STOP or greatly reduce the moles, spies and snakes on each group - as who would bother / even care about information that was already public? It would also mean that anything the members felt uncomfortable or uneasy posting in the knowledge that ANYONE could read it .. would maybe think about the things they say - and how it could be mis-interpreted.

I am a member of both groups as I have made some lovely friends on both but am barely on either of them as I rarely go on FB. But lotssssss of the posts that are actually slyly distributed on twitter by those wishing to stir contention .. are often taken out of context and some of it is group banter that those not on the group wouldn't 'get.'

I'm thinking about starting a JOHN AND JOSIE fanclub twitter and/or FB group - free to anyone to visit (maybe it's not worth the hassle though, eh?)

Just my own thoughts, please don't bite off my neither Peanut nor Pumpkin head

But I can certainly see views from both sides of the fence x”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“I'm sooooo gonna be called a hypocrite, cause I have said PRIVATE is PRIVATE and these groups (loys and muckers) are just that. They're private

But seriously..... I would understand this noise if John had talked something really personal or damaging or something what some people could find offensive towards Josie or whatever.... but for crying out loud, he was talking about the weather, JJ's fight and rolled up jeans, not about where he is going to be going on a holiday or that he is coming to UK or.....

I'm sure John knows better than to talk about his private life, plans or giving out his flightinformation on Loys.

I can't believe now a Johnfan has been attacked by his own people and being accused of being a bad supporter because she told people that John asked how the wweather was in UK? ”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I know what you're saying, I feel a bit of a hypocrite too, I can see both sides of the argument but, as you say, he's hardly giving away the solution to world peace ”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“I think it's the secrecy and exclusivity that surrounds the groups that some people are taking issue with. But one little comment, if some are going to get soooooooooooo angry about things being leaked - then why are those people tweeting John (BEFORE the twitlonger came out!) about things that he posted on Loys? Surely, they can just comment on his post - if they are TWEETING him regarding his post on twitter it can come over as bragging .. and then inevitably that is going to make people curious/nosy (however you prefer to phrase it) as to what John has been posting .. and why they are forbidden to find out. It's natural, to be inquisitive I guess.

So, maybe those I'm referring to could try not to TWEET John about the subjects that are 'off-limits' to the rest of his fans not fortunate enough to have 'made the cut.'”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“I'm sorry, Cheeky, but these were not private comments by any of the loys group that were published - they were comments by John which some very kind person(s) chose to share with the many more fans who are not in the loys but I'm sure are no less fans for that. If John has stepped away again, then I'm not surprised. These fan pages seem to have a few extreme fans (of both John and Josie) who seem to think that it's okay for them to go around slagging everyone off publicly on twitter or wherever.. To me that's got nothing to do with loving or adoring the target of their affections. I'm not sure what it is a sign of but it is not some normal emotion I recognise. And I'm sure the targets of their affections don't appreciate the slagging off either.”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Okey, then about this mess regarding John leaving loys forever group. No he did not.

John inactivated his facebook the same time as gf or "gf" did after the screencap was taken from her facebookpage and spread to twitter some weeks ago.

Now when you inactivate your account you don't, obviously, show as a member of any group. So when John did this some weeks ago he disappeared from everyone's friendslist and also from groups.

If he came back to facebook before posting to loys, please correct me. But I think he activated his account again to post on loys.

Now, it seems that he has "left" fb again. So naturally he doesn't show as a member of Loys either. DUH :-p

So, John did not remove himself from Loys as some people seem to think now, including JohnJamesClub on twitter. He removed himself from facebook alltogether again.

I really don't think he has any idea of this drama that is happening now. And I really don't think he would mind it being spread to twitter that he asked on Loys how is the weather? :-p

People seem to be jumping to conclusions again....”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“I know I completely understand where you are coming from. I really do. Yes, these were comments made by John - but in the past lots of comments have been copied and pasted onto twitlongers from members of either group. But because it is private, that needs to be respected that he chose to post on that group instead of twitter. I actually think both groups should be totally open - for all the reasons I have said in my posts about this subject today. I sincerely believe that if it was all just made public, there would be no sneaking around trying to make crap about things that have been posted - as nothing would be secret. It does seem unfair that the groups are so exclusive and selective in accepting requests to join them - as I don't believe John would have any real problems with his posts being accessible to his fans who aren't on the group. I just see where they are coming from and where those who aren't members are coming from too

The over zealous supporters of one or the other - are slightly unnerving. And I think it is SO wrong of threats being thrown around to someone who was trying to do something nice for John fans.”

Originally Posted by peggysue38:
“You are correct Heidi!

As John had again deactivated his FB his posts have automatically disappeared from the group.

His facebook has been deactivated for some time. He reactivated today to express his thanks for the birthday messages and videos he was sent then deactivated again. (He might also have spoken to some of his friends whilst he was active. God forbid he should have a life.-)

He probably deactivated when he shutdown his laptop, switched his light off and went to sleep. Little knowing the drama that would ensue.”

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“but its not really them and us exactly is it?
There are people in loys and muckers who both post on here and on twitter....

And I dont really think it was the content of the post that was at issue..... It looks as if finlands suggestion that the posts disappeared, more because John deactivated his facebook account again than because the posts were put onto twitter., makes a lot of sense.

i think the fuss is more about the whole issue of privacy.....

To me I think the issue is that John wants some degree of privacy and the chance to have a private life that we dont all know every detail of.... which is why his private facebook pages are turned off, and his friends and family arent talking about him in public.

So we as fans are left in a complicated place, we want to support him and know that he is ok....
and allow him to have the privacy that he wants....

Its not easy!!!”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“The specialty of John talking to a selected few on Loys vanishes if what he talked there is put out to twitter. And that is the problem.....

It's so clear with all the tweets that he got after appearing on Loys. Like said here already, there was no need for them to go shout their thank you to John on twitter. That was just rubbing it in to the faces of those who are not part of the group.

They feel special that they can share that group with John and then when the stuff that he said was put out to twitter for all to see, it wasn't mysterious anymore. They had to admit that John didn't actually share anything exiting with them in there....

I think common sense should be used in all this. what is information that should be kept private and what is not. The reason I got angry after bristolden's post from muckers group was spread was because it was not just "Josie brought a new dress" but it was touchyfeely thing that gave people who slagg Josie off the power to twist it the wrong way and use it against her. It was information that should be shared with people who are in the group and will not use it against Josie and try to twist it.

If John would spend time on Loys more, chatting and talking to them about his life than I would understand and would be the first to say that private is to be kept private. Like I said when that post from bristolden was "leaked". There could be things he would want to share just with just some of his fans and people he could trust. But he is not doing that. Surely because he knows that despite private group, there are always people who will spill the beans and John ain't gonna trust his private life to a group.

So, once again..... He talked about the weather, for crying out loud ”

MISC

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“

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Originally Posted by tynetart:
“We all of us post here in difficult times.......in a state of flux.
The fact that we remain here says something about each and every one of us .....but not always the same something.

Words ......I love them .....they can make 'happy' and can rally the world to be a better place.......but they can also make 'unhappy' .....and just one single word wrongly placed can begin a spat that lays waste all of the long treasured good times.

We all have the freedom to speak ......to rant and hold forth and to also give good counsel and to defend the weak.
After all that the thread has gone through and all of it's comings and goings it grieves me to feel an edge .........it is food and drink to our detractors and they will feel justified to sneer.

Whatever a person believes..........and there are no firm facts to disagree with ....... I just let them believe it... ...I don't have to like it .....I just acknowledge it and move on .......that precious freedom to speak is balanced with a freedom to choose not to engage...........'tolerance' is one of the finest words in the English language.
All of us have our irks and quibbles ......and our list of what is important varies ........but I want everyone to be here doing their stuff and contributing .
I recognise the style and manner of many posters and can see their hearts and minds within them .......short and long posts ......funny and serious posts.......informative and entertaining posts.
I also know the stirrers and the workey tickets ..........the answer to them is to be at our best and deny them the food and drink of our upsets..
A new day dawns .......it's 5.45 ......so post on all of you crazy diamonds .......looking forward to the read in the morning light .........take care all .....Annette xx”

Originally Posted by Daisy_M:
“I really don't understand why anyone has to tweet either of them about the other. They had a short relationship which ended 5 months ago. Both have moved on. I don't understand why these people don't. Even when they were together I never understood people tweeting them relationship advice. I wonder would they give advice to their friends if it wasn't asked for? ”

TX_Babs

05-09-2011

A SAMPLING OF OUR POSTS - Continued

To talk about OTHERS or not talk about OTHERS

Originally Posted by IRISHDREAMER:
“can we please leave Sherrie out of the discussions, we know nothing about her or past or current situations.
Give her the respect we would give any past, current or future partner of Josies.”

Originally Posted by peggysue38:
“
Also, if someone is no longer in a relationship they are single and are therefore free to enter into another relationship at any point. The next day, the next week, the next month, the next year. Some people sadly may spend the rest of their lives alone in the world. Let us hope that neither John or Josie end up in this position. Some people may feel that their own morality would restrict them from moving on the next week and that is there right and privilege to feel this way. Other people may feel that their own morality would allow them to move on the next week and that is their right and privilege to feel this way. Hence we human beings exist in a world where we are not all expected to be the same, God forbid. Society would be a very dull place if we all looked, thought and acted the same.

John & Josie are not criminals. They are a couple who have split up.”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“I understand that people have different views and feel differently bout things. They like people, they dont like people and everyone is entitled to express their views but there is no need to make an insult personal. I recieved an insult yesterday that the person made really personal and made in front of three other people and it made me feel so crap and embaressed that I cried for the best part of half an hour. And that person has known me for a few years. To insult someone that ya dont even know and to make it personal on a forum that so many people read just isnt fair. Imagine if Sherrie read what had been said bout her on here, or her family did, or even John did. It would be soooooo embaressin for her and so hurtful and knowin how I felt yesterday, I wouldnt wish it on anyone.”

Originally Posted by lizzie66:
“There are quite a few of us positive pollys who are a bit sceptical about girlfriend, you are not on your own. xx”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“I'm just off to see Grumpy Drawers but feel the need to post.

This is all MY OPINION no one elses, just mine.

To me I'm sorry, but I find talking about 'possible' partners on a joint JJJAT thread is not on. Many posters, including me, do not like it. I think discussions about 'present, or future partners' belong on either the JJAT or JAT. To me it is disrespectful to name peeps on here to either John or Josie. MY OPINION.

Why do I not like 'girl' and why oh why are we once again even discussing her on JJJAT a joint appreciation thread for John and Josie. I don't like her because if you 'believe' John's Now mag article, he had barely touched down in Aus when he was 'supposedly seeing her'. In fact I think the date he mentioned was also the date he confirmed 'blue and no' maybe wrong though. End of for me I'm afraid. I know these things 'happen' today, but for me someone who does that is not very nice to her fellow females. You all know I don't for one minute believe he is with her, never have. She'd need to have rocks in her head to put up with all the backlash if she was truly ever with him or even still with him. John wouldn't be with a relative of one of his best mates either, just think of the fall out when the relationship went t*ts up. Not worth thinking about and John wouldn't put a friendship that's been up and running and so close since around the age of 4 in jeapardy. The f/b imo was purposely leaked, to hurt Josie, why because John was angry, bitter and also hurting., everything for him was still so raw. Girl was an easy option, he got the idea from the Sunshine tweets and decided to run with girl. She was up for it, wanted the publicity to further her career, was already signed to work in Aus and so would be out of the 'Uk eye' whilst all this was going on. The pics were wooden, no connection, no charisma, they were organised pictures. Her friend even tweeted John was with her mate now. On the mates follows, I noticed she had been following Josie during BB and then later John - a close mate who obviously had a BB obsession, not talking to her best friend about the two main characters, come on let's all move the wood so we can see the trees here. Girl is also a relative of Johns best mate - and she knew nothing of BB and John and Josie - pink elephants flying around my dining room ceiling. Also peeps automatically think girl is with John because she deactivated her f/b because of hacking/screen capping and then 48 hours later John did the same...... errrrrrrrr no. The only reason someone screencapped her f/b was because of her association with John, so once John heard about it he knew the same thing WOULD happen to him so he took precautionary action - does that honestly mean he's with girl - no. Anyone could have informed John, his best mate, girls cousin or one of his other best mates. Sorry I could go on. I don't name the girl because I give no free advertising for her, I have no interest in her, I don't hate her but I don't like her for what she's done to Josie, the same as I wouldn't like any fella that did the same to John. This post is not me disrespecting John, I support him 100% the same as I do Josie. It's me airing my views. My opinion. I really hope anyone wishing to discuss girl or any boy, go on the respective individual threads and discuss freely there. Sorry if this post offends anyone, not my intention. Everything here is my opinion ONLY. Off now. BBL ”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“On my teabreak, but wanted to say, I completely agree with you Wendy. I literally wince whenever stc is mentioned which is why I couldn't join in last night. I would rather not see her name on here at all, same if josie had new "boy friend"”

Originally Posted by SuzyLD:
“Although I am personally with Wendy on the no free advertising, I understand the thread seems to have a more relaxed view these days about John & Josie's possible O/H. I remember a time just after JJJ split, some of us were joking about the chemistry between Josie and Matt on OKTV to which others took offence, as it was seen as insensitive to John's feelings to discuss Josie and another man on JJJs joint thread. Of course at that time no one knew John had moved on to someone new already. Good for those that feel strongly about defending the gf. I am sure that when the time comes and someone is lucky enough to steal Josie's heart that he will be afforded the same courtesy.”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“Suzy I agree not going to diss her but quite honestly I am just not interested in her”

Originally Posted by NicLau08:
“Wendy Wendy Wendy Once again you talk the best sense of anyone on here and I agree with every word including the bit about 'the girl' being not and never a 'girlfriend' of John's.
Love you Wendy”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I hope so, although it would seem some would not like the subject to be discussed and that - when this time comes - we all act as if Josie's single for the rest of her life

I personally feel that I am showing more respect to John and Josie if I believe what they say with regards to boyfriends/girlfriends (rather than assuming all they say is one big fat lie), which is that they have moved on, John has a girlfriend - and in appreciating John I appreciate his choice and decisions too - and I shall also be happy if/when Josie finds somebody to love and who loves her, or if she's dating/turns lesbian, whatever. It's their lives and their choices, and in appreciating them I have to appreciate the choices they make and things they might do in the future with their partners.

I'm not going to disrespect them by not believing them, and I also think that not mentioning partners in the future is a sign of disrespect as it is saying that you disapprove of their choices in their lives, that you aren't doing it my way so I will ignore your way. It would be like my parents not talking to a partner of mine because they didn't like him - well they wouldn't have to live with him and they would never disrespect my choice as they respect me and allow me the freedom to live my life as I see fit.

So, if Josie finds somebody, as I've said before, I will discuss them and would find it extremely strange if supporters of hers didn't, as this would surely be a sign of lack of appreciation, in my opinion.

This is, of course (as Wendy says ) all my own personal and humble opinion... as I am not psychic and cannot express opinions other than mine ”

Originally Posted by flowerpots:
“Thankyou Muggins for saying this, it is exactly how I feel.
I have no problem with John seeing anyone else same as I would not have a problem with Josie seeing someone, yes it was primarily the JJJ relationship that brought me here but as they are no longer a couple I just want to know how they are and what they are up to and if that includes new partners so be it.
At the end of the day I just want John and Josie to be happy with their choices in life and feel it is very rude not to call someone by their name just because they may be the new partner of one or the other of them.
Right back to lurking for m”

Originally Posted by 2Judy:
“Brilliant post Wendy, your in form today, agree 100%. Thats the way i think, its always the odd few who make a big issue out of it. I think that if John came out and said she is my girlfriend now and we are in a relationship we would really know the truth, then it would be different, but he hasnt and prob. wont so until then we dont know, its all hyperthetical.”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“WARNING: This post contains comments that some posters may wish to avoid, so feel free to skip over

My take on the 'Sherrie Saga': (I know the time has passed since the discussions earlier but quelle surprise I have opinions of my own that I'd like to express) The way I see it is this - we don't even truly know what her relationship status is with John and nor do we have any right to know. She has not put herself out there to be talked about (I know you'll disagree Heidi as she agreed to having piccies but that's not the same as signing away her private life to being scrutinised to the same extent that John and Josie's is) She may not actually be a part of John's life any longer (that is if she has ever been involved romantically with John)

It is widely presumed that they became an item (potentially still are) because we saw photos of them kiss and hold hands (now I'm not of the opinion that they were pretending to be together - but I could easily be photographed kissing some guy. There would be nothing to say that he was my boyfriend .. assumed, probably.. difference is nobody would care if it were me) and John told Now magazine that he liked a girl and wanted to get to know her more etc. so the 'puzzle pieces' were joined together and people state they are boyfriend and girlfriend as if it is fact. (When John and Sherrie have not confirmed this to be the case) They may have just been enjoying each other's company and wanted to see if it went anywhere.. so things could have now progressed from seeing each other casually to a more serious stage. We just have no idea. We all think we know, but we don't. We just draw our own conclusions.

So iffffff she is not with John then perhaps we shouldn't be discussing her here. There are people who do get upset when she is brought up on the thread and I don't want to be responsible for that or contribute to it. I'm perfectly happy not to mention her in any of my posts if this is what the majority would prefer me to do.

If I were Sherrie, a member of her family, or one of her friends I would find some of the comments on here and other places so so hurtful. I wouldn't want to read such things about someone I cared for. POSITIVE POLLIES AND REUNITERS COVER YOUR EYES NOW!!!!!!I MEAN IT!!! YOU WON'T LIKE THIS! Imagine if John ever did read our thread and WAS with Sherrie and LOVED her .. how devastating would it be for him to see these posts?

Whether anyone likes it or not - they could be together .. so please bear that in mind and respect John's freedom of choice to live his life the way that makes him happy (hopefully!) Just as we'd like to do the same for anyone that comes into Josie's life and steals her heart someday.

I just don't like to see her spoken of badly on here. Just as I don't like to see John/Josie spoken of harshly or anyone for that matter (if you feel the need to express certain opinions - maybe use twitter or the main forum to vent it out and then come home) Just because this is an appreciation thread for John and Josie it doesn't mean it is okay to make it an UNAPPRECIATION thread for people we may dislike. Let's stick to what we know ”

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Wise words Cheeky!

But do some really get upset,when they see the name Sherrie?I mean John and Jose are both strangers,not family members”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Well, lookee here - it seems to me that there is general agreement on this issue among most of us from all the different perspectives on this thread. Surely, the thread should just agree (not to be enforced or anything, but just as a courtesy to everyone) - as a compromise - that unless we hear any more about Sherrie that is new, we just don't discuss her any more. Because, after all, there really IS nothing to discuss. As Cheeky has said, we don't know anything about her really - we don't even know if she is anything to do with John any more. This whole discussion started because of what was probably a throwaway comment but it wasn't a very nice one.

This is just a suggestion - don't expect anyone will take any notice.”

Originally Posted by CheekySAUCISSON:
“Ali, I hope you've not found me disrespectful towards John or Josie in regards to your post on the matter. My stance is as I have posted above.

I, personally, just don't have any interest, whatsoever, in their present/future partners etc.. This is just my personal preference. I'm not a 'reuniter' but my interest was initially in John AND Josie .. now the 'AND' is no longer .. my support and appreciation for both is continued for their past relationship and their individual presents and futures. (I don't have any issues with anyone who IS interested in this though)

When John gave his interview with Now saying there was a girl he liked and wanted to get to know and see where it went - I believed him. And as I believe his words - all he has said on the subject since is that he doesn't care what people think but he tweeted AFTER the mag came out to say he doesn't have a girlfriend and didn't say he had one in the interview.

The relationship certainly may have developed further now and be at this boyfriend-girlfriend level of commitment (I'm not sure one way or the other and I don't expect him to clear this up) But as John has not outright told us that she is or isn't - we remain in the dark, which I'd imagine is how he'd like it to be. For this reason, I can understand why so many believe she never was/ever will be with him as they have taken John at his word on twitter - as they were his comments after the interview.

I DO want them to be happy (naturally) with whoever really does make them feel like they are floating on air with happiness and completely loved. With someone who makes their days go faster, someone who makes their whole face light up the instant they enter the room, who gives their belly butterflies and causes their heartbeat to quadruple in pace. (I believe they DID find this in each other initially and this could have continued with each other once-upon-a-time .. had they been willing to compromise and that they both wanted their 'happily-ever-after' to be together for a while .. and that they were content until a short time before they split)

So, now all I can hope for them is that they will be healthy, blissfully happy and find this kind of love again with anyone they happen to find it with. (I'll always harbour a selfish desire for them to make peace and regain their friendship one day ... but there's nothing I can to control anything) I'll be glad to know that they are happy if they should tell us but I won't ever be gushing over future partners or squeeeing over anything or thinking 'OMG they're like the cutest like couple evaaaaa!!' But I miss them, I miss them, I miss them xxxx

And I thiiiink this is all I have to say on the topic ”

Originally Posted by PICKLES60:
“No it isn't for me to dictate what everyone talks about if people want to discuss sherrie that is fine I have plenty of other things to do husband to nag children to torture. I just don't think there is anything interesting to discuss about her all we know is her age and occupation”

Originally Posted by JJJ_finland:
“Oh sush.....

Somebody make a poll with a question "can we speculate or analyse their current relationship status with other partners" :-p”

Originally Posted by bblover:
“I'm sure the majority will vote no”

Originally Posted by IRISHDREAMER:
“New rule Lover.....thread oath we don't talk about the girl and we DONT talk about you white pants man or cry baby Paddy :-p”

Originally Posted by miljo:
“evening all, just caught up & i really hoped all the "heavy" stuff from last night would have died down a bit. i can't remember the last time the thread was so divided! we all have our own opinions on the "situation" which have all been voiced again over the last two days. some are ok discussing it, some not, i'm one of the"nots". & the main reason for that is not because i don't want john to be happy again, but it was just the nature & the timing of the two Now interviews & on this i agree with heidi, i feel they were only done to cause hurt, especially as nothing has come out since, so it can't have been done for john's potential career options. so imo they were done at the time to hurt & humiliate josie....& that's why i don't like discussing stc, because she was a willing participant in both of them, as i doubt john would have discussed it without her permission. i know the 2nd wasn't an interview as such, but the apparent staged pics & sources saying how happy he was with her, well, she would've known.

if all these months later,if it was dicovered that john had met someone else more recently, no matter who it was, i think the feelings about it would be very different. the people who still support both would be happy for him, i'm sure i would, same with josie. for me though it goes back to those 2 soddin' mag stories, the timing of them & also the timing of the apparent get together, which was basically the minute he got off the plane it sounds like!!

that is why i am one who cannot type her name & why i don't like seeing discussions about her on this thread. childish as that may seem to some, but it's the way i feel.
and that is the last time i talk about it!! (probably!!)”

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