Billy Blagg 1:09 Sun Nov 25
Billy Blagg's 12th Annual Advent Calendar of Christmas Songs (RIP Lady Blagg) + NYE Edition
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On July 29th this year my world collapsed and died when I lost my beautiful, talented, funny, vivacious and enigmatic love of my life. I'm utterly bereft and heartbroken.
My wife Gail - or Lady Blagg as visitors here will have known here since 1998 when I first did a blog on this site - passed away at Addenbrookes Hospital that Sunday morning and everything that made this life worth living for me went with her.
I could make some neat pat statement here and say 'she'd have wanted me to carry on with what I enjoyed doing' but the truth is our relationship was more complex than that and I doubt she'd have bothered either way. This is about me and how I can cope in a season that was vitally important for me and Gail and one in which we traditionally made sure we enjoyed ourselves and one another.
With just five days to go till the Advent Calendar opens, I'm leaning towards doing it again - frankly I've fuck all else to do anyway - but I genuinely don't know if I can start it, finish it or what form it will take.
For those who've emailed me - thank you for the support - and all I can say is, for those who enjoy this nonsense (and oddly there are many of you) return here on the 1st and we'll see what happens.
UPDATE: December 1st. I've started and I hope to finish.
Catch the blog too for previous year's listings, general chat and photos:
https://blaggadventcalendarchristmassongs2018.blogspot.com/
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
Coffee
1:16 Sun Nov 25
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Billy, that's choked me up. I didn't know and am so sorry for you (both).
Please do it again. This daft fucker, for one, always enjoys and appreciates it.
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Takashi Miike
1:48 Sun Nov 25
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Very sorry Billy to hear that. You're a top bloke and i'm gutted for you
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lars
1:55 Sun Nov 25
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Its glib to say "carry on" at a time when personal loss is in such focus, but it might help to connect with others who are also grieving, and need your daft collection of songs to lift the mood. All the best Blagg!
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joe royal
2:02 Sun Nov 25
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What Coffee said.
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Ashy
2:41 Sun Nov 25
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Sorry to hear that Mr Blagg.
It's our family's first Christmas without my father in law.
Going to be very odd, but we'll get through it together.
Best wishes to you and yours mate.
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Nurse Ratched
2:48 Sun Nov 25
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That's rough, Blagg. Sorry to hear it.
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gph
2:54 Sun Nov 25
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Sorry to hear this.
As for the Advent calendar, I prefer your other work, but it's got enough fans for you to carry on, but only if you feel like it
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ironsofcanada
3:00 Sun Nov 25
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Sincere condolences and if it is something you decide to do, know it is enjoyed.
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Mike Oxsaw
3:51 Sun Nov 25
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Be strong Billy, but don't be a hero. Follow your heart.
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happygilmore
9:37 Mon Nov 26
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Very sad news Billy. Like others, lost for words. I've lost some family and use the memories to heal over time.
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HairyHammer
10:07 Mon Nov 26
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Condolences and Strength to you and your family mate
' And then my soul saw you and it kind of went "Oh
there you are. Iv'e been looking for you" '.
Your soulmate may have passed from this earth but she remains still strongly within your mind and heart and will do so probably till your final breath.
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Far Cough
10:08 Mon Nov 26
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Sincere condolences Billy
Do you still have Paolo Di Cattio?
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joe royal
10:12 Mon Nov 26
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Cough , the cat is at rainbow bridge.
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Far Cough
10:14 Mon Nov 26
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Ah shame
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Haz
11:23 Mon Nov 26
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Wholehearted condolences Billy. It'll be a bugger this Christmas, no mistake. Hang in there mate.
If you're up to it, I'd love to see the Advent calendar back.
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zebthecat
11:30 Mon Nov 26
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God that's crap Billy.
Do whatever you feel like doing - grief is a bastard.
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Any Old Iron
11:33 Mon Nov 26
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Blagg, I only know you through these pages over the past 20 years, but please accept my condolences and best wishes for the future.
As for the calendar, go for it pal.
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chim chim cha boo
12:45 Tue Nov 27
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Billy, that is so saddening. Can there be anything worse to happen in life than what you are going through now? My sincere condolences to you mate.
Do the calendar, do something, do anything. Keep busy, write- it's what you do better than any of us. Just somehow keep going.
All the best.
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Gavros
2:24 Tue Nov 27
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Do it, blagg. It wouldn't be Christmas without your thread.
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Billy Blagg
4:54 Tue Nov 27
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Far Cough 10:08 Mon Nov 26.
Sadly, PdC passed away as an old boy in 2014. There was a small eulogy to him on the 8th Calendar.
I've still got 'Nedved' or Morris as he is known in the house. He's a frail old 18 year old now too.
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