Ian's Blog

November 30th, 2010

The snow has led to the Breakfast Crew having to move base, closer to the Kingdom FM studios while the severe weather continues, and so we have adopted Markinch as our second home!
We are being spoilt, and being given a very friendly welcome by local hoteliers. 
Newshound, J.C. was very impressed by the owners of her hotel, who faced with no catering staff because of the bad weather, donned their aprons and cooked her a fabulous dinner last night.
Meanwhile, myself and Diane were staying in another hotel down the road who have been feeding us well, and served me up the largest portion of apple crumble that I’ve ever seen in my life!
Markinch is also home to possibly the most eye-catching snowman in the Kingdom. When we arrived on the first night he was looking slightly menacing with a machine gun under his arm.  Yesterday he’d been transformed into a more friendly-looking basketball player, complete with basket ball net and ball - although it would seem someone had taken his head off and put it back on upside down??!!
Ian

Crumbletastic!

Diane pictured at 5.00am this morning with her Markinch friend!

November 15th, 2010

Well it was good to be back in the studio this morning after my week away in Los Angeles. I managed to get through it OK,  despite flying back to the UK only yesterday evening (it must have been Diane’s strong coffee making skills!)

I was staying in Santa Monica which is beautiful, and relatively sane, compared to LA and Hollywood - where everybody’s aim is to stand out in the crowd, and if they dont, they’ll have an accessory that does!  Some opt for the flashy car, some for the huge house, and other prefer to dress up their dogs and treat them like humans.

On the show this morning I mentioned that on Friday evening I was in a restaurant in Hollywood with friends, when I spotted three people at a table with a dog in a pink carry case.

I couldn’t help but look over at the pampered pooch who was drawing much admiration from fellow diners.  I was beckoned over to meet her. She was loving the attention and greeted me by licking my hand - she was clearly a happy hound and  I found out from her owners that she enjoys being dressed up - and spends weekdays at ‘doggy daycare’ at an establishment known as ‘Barkingham Palace’!

So here, as promised is a picture emailed to me from Sasha’s owners. I’m sure you’ll agree - she’s one gorgeous bitch!

Ian

November 4th, 2010

Well, I don’t know about you, but the current ‘Word Is Out’ clip is beginning to drive me bonkers! So to try and get it won while I’m away on holiday, here’s a list of wrong answers guessed so far, to help you out.
Good Luck.
Ian

Self
Heart
Toothbrush
Bathwater
Recyclables
Myself
Waste
Spectacles
Jewellery
Tummy
Mattress
Garden
Buttons
Car
Curtains
Blood
Socks
Thoughts
Lifestyle
Hair
Boyfriend
Leftovers
Typewriter
Lifestyle
Laughter
Dishes
Magazines
Rollers
Clothes Pegs
Soup
Knowledge
Husband
Drawers
Glasses
Recycling Bin
Bicycle
Computer
Paint
Tongs
Age
Wheelbarrow
Wardrobe
Soap
Umbrella
Money
Decorations
Mobile
World
Gold
Trophies
Water
Trees
Friends
Batteries
Oil
Life
Diary
Pillow
Music
Myself
Nails
Microwave
Boss
Television
Blinds
Stamps
High Heels
Hoover
Underwear
Shoes
Potato Peelings
Handbag
Rainwater
Carrier Bags
Clothes
Jokes
Toilet
Organs
Dentures
Cycle
Teenagers
Tights
Curlers
Cuttings
Furniture
Make-up
Rubbish
Toys
Teabags
Knitting
Records
Mangle
Sunglasses
Plastic
Magazines
Jeans
Carriers
Weeds
Alarm Clock
Savings
Parachute
Implants

September 1st, 2010

The photo doesn’t really do my work of art justice, but you get the picture (get it!?) - here’s Laura getting used to her new life on television. There were some cruel comments from fellow Kingdom FM colleagues who said it resembled a microwave oven more than a TV - I think they were just jealous of my skills that I picked up from watching Blue Peter when I was a kid.

Ian

June 6th, 2010

Well it’s just a couple of weeks until the Sestrans Two Capitals Cycle Ride.  A 25 mile ride from The Glen in Dunfermline to Victoria Park in Edinburgh.�
I’ve now been out a couple of times with my biking fanatic friend Fraser who has been putting me through a tough training regime (with the occasional stop for an icecream).
I’m determined to show up Darren Stenhouse, who will be joining me for the event - he’s out on his bike all the time (so he would have us believe anyway).
It’s not too late to join us too and raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre in Kirkcaldy or for the charity of your choice.  Enter online now at http://twocapitals.org/

If you’re not taking part, then perhaps you’d be good enough to sponsor myself and Darren by clicking here on our Justgiving page. http://www.justgiving.com/DarrensBikeRide2010

So here’s some pics of me in training from last week - I managed 26 miles, but had a very sore bum for the rest of the week!!

Ian

February 18th, 2010

Thanks to Kingdom FM Breakfast listener Bob Grindlay, who spent hours going through Youtube watching Dr Finlay  - we finally have footage of a young (!) Diane Lester playing the part of Mrs Connor in the iconic TV show.
Click on this link and forward through to 7 minutes and 30 seconds and see if you can spot her!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylE1l8Pe3c8

Ian

February 9th, 2010

Just thought I’d update you on how I’m getting on with Alfie the Rottie from Second Chance Kennels in Thornton. As you know the team at the kennels are still hopeful that a home will be found for this gorgeous doggy - but in the meantime, I’m enjoying taking him for walks once or twice a week.
Today I took him for a ride in my car down to Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy - both myself and Alfie have never been there. He loved the woodland and seemed to enjoy having a paddle on the beach.
Here’s a couple of pics showing Alfie - one with me not ready for the huge lick that he insisted on giving me.
Don’t forget to listen to Kevin every Friday, just after eleven o’clock, when Ena and Mhairi come in from Second Chance Kennels with another hound needing a home.
Ian

January 21st, 2010

Meet Kingdom FM Breakfast Show listener, Rita Rintoul who is so attached to her prized Ian & Diane Breakfast egg cup, that she took it all the way to India on a recent holiday!
Yes, while taking in the rays in Goa, her eggcup made it to the beach too - she only had to ask, and we would have been delighted to have gone with her! Maybe next time eh Rita?
Ian

January 13th, 2010

You may have heard me mention that I’m thinkng of getting a dog this year - and to prepare myself for the responsibilty, I’m spending some time at Second Chance Kennels in Thornton helping out.  This is a picture of my new best friend, Alfie the Rottweiler, and his best friend Tara (as like most women, reclining on the sofa).
If you think you could give either, OR BOTH, of them a home call 01592 771933.
By the way, I hope you like my wellies, I’m thinking of auditioning for a part in Emmerdale!

Ian