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Old 27-05-2007, 01:11 PM
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Mr. & Mrs. Flobalob are finally a couple! It's only taken me eight years to get round to making a mate for the first one..... so, now I'd like your help in giving them first names!

And I'd just like to thank everyone who has put their suggestions on my blog already....
So, get your 'thinking caps' on, and let's have some more suggestions.

Thanks to LJ for 'BILL & BEN', but strangely Lesley, Mrs. Flobalob has simply refused to be called either!
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Old 27-05-2007, 01:16 PM
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Harry & Beatrix (as in 'Pot'ter)
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Old 27-05-2007, 01:20 PM
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Well knock me over with a feather, that was quick Waffler!
VERY CLEVER.... like it!
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Old 27-05-2007, 01:33 PM
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How about Terry & Cotta
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Old 27-05-2007, 01:39 PM
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How about Clobolob Flobolob & Subolob Flobolob?

I used to know someone who when very very drunk couldn't say his name... it came out as Clobolob Flobolob will only say his name was Clive!

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Old 27-05-2007, 02:34 PM
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Well done wellie! They look super! Bernie
Why does Mrs have her hand in Mr's lap, or are they holding hands?
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Old 27-05-2007, 02:54 PM
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You mucky begger, DDL!

Best I can do is Percy and Petunia Potter, Wellie, as you know - but I think that they deserve better!
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Old 27-05-2007, 03:24 PM
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They are adorable, just can't think of good names...maybe Frank and Fern.

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Old 27-05-2007, 05:07 PM
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what about Potty Man & Potty Woman other wise known as Him and Her .
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Old 27-05-2007, 06:38 PM
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How about Fert & Liza
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Old 27-05-2007, 08:09 PM
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Well, now we're Rocking...!, and Hazel, don't be so hard on yourself luv!

DDL, I said to Trousers earlier today; " I wonder who will be the first sad soul to suggest that Mrs. Flob has got her hand down Mr. Flob's Shreddies?", and well done, it was YOU! You win a prize (when I can think of something appropriate to send to you!)

As for Witch1's suggestion, well, I'm not sure I could buy tablets for that.....

Frank & Fern was good, but jacob marley - too obvious?

Bubblewrap. Blown my frock up mate.... VERY clever! and it 'sings right' with their Surname..... Like your style!
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Old 27-05-2007, 10:28 PM
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Posh & Becks.

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Old 27-05-2007, 10:40 PM
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Posh & Becks.

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I thought of that one as well tracy but I wondered what disparaging remarks I would get from wellie!

Now I'll know!
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Old 28-05-2007, 08:38 PM
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I know I am a bit late in on this but I reckon you should go with Wellie and Trousers!
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Old 28-05-2007, 09:12 PM
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I know I am a bit late in on this but I reckon you should go with Wellie and Trousers!
Nothing to do with 'her' having her hand........

oh no, naughty Hazel!

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Old 28-05-2007, 09:35 PM
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Nothing to do with 'her' having her hand........

oh no, naughty Hazel!

Indeed - very naughty! I thought they were holding hands
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Indeed - very naughty! I thought they were holding hands
DDL didn't! See post #6
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Old 28-05-2007, 09:40 PM
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LOL. They are brilliant though aren't they - wouldn't mind a couple for my garden!!
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Old 28-05-2007, 10:21 PM
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OK, if anyone has any further suggestions, please speak now, or forever 'hold your piece'(!)

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Old 28-05-2007, 11:00 PM
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As I broke the news to them and tippytoed away, Mr. & Mrs. Flobalob sighed contentedly, filled their glasses, and cuddled up on the Holly Potager Bench.

Turning to her husband, she kissed him gently, tucked her hand into his, giggled, and whispered lovingly..."so then, what shall we do with the rest of this beautiful evening now Fert?"

"LIZA!", he sprayed.
Oh no....Pinot Grigio all over her nice new pale pink double petunia frock. That'll have to come off now.....

I left them to it and came indoors.

And so it was, Mr. & Mrs. Fert & Liza Flobalob.....

Thank you all for taking part, it's been fun.
And who knows, in 9 months' time.......!
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