Here's Tuesday's edition of the Big HW:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Due to Steve's very disappointing game, it was a very subdued round of the HugWatch Stakes today with very little hugging going on. Simon was the first to get to the Pound Table but as he didn't give a hug, he doesn't win the HugWatch Crown.

Amanda is therefore today's Queen of HugWatch cause she was the first to give a hug. The rest of the gang were quick to gather round Steve but most only gave handshakes and kisses. That said, there were hugs from Ned, Sarah the Newbie and Jaye at the very end. Here's what the Leader Board looks like today:

Sunday 19th November: Ned the Scouse Sage
Monday 20th November: Jim
Tuesday 21st November: Amanda

Will this be Amanda's swan-song in the Stakes? Will Jaye, Jim or Ned the Scouse Sage win the Crown again? Find out in Wednesday's instalment of good ol' HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Anna-Marie?
Ooh, soon you'll see!
Amanda or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

H is for holding tight, and of course for hug too
U is for the feeling of unity that it brings to you
G is for the good feeling from those new friends you found
W is for the warmth that you feel all around
A is for the affection that is gained from the givers
T is for the tenderness that each hug delivers
C is for cuddle, better than any drug
H is for how happy you feel after a hug

AHHH thats lovely......

how good are you?......

Nice... I'm sure David could incorporate that into his song, somehow!

Great poem, Maggot but H is right, you can't incorporate it into the report cause the cheerleaders would be overdoing it!!! Shame. Anyway, here's Wednesday's fix of HugWatch, so enjoy!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

WOW, what a difference a day makes!!! Not only did Dawn win a decent amount of money, today's HugWatch Stakes were sensational!!!

Welsh West Winger Amanda sprinted to the Pound Table and there was some very energetic hugging and swaying action going on!!! To top it all, Dawn then grabbed Simon and had a group hug with him and Amanda!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!

The hugging action continues. Ned the Scouse Sage dished out a cutilicious cuddle and there were then hugs from the VERY sexy Jaye, Donna, Anna-Marie and not forgetting Shed who had a blue in his box!!! A blue in the Shed - very good Noel the Mullet Man!!!

I love it when HugWatch is this good so I'd better go for a lie down as I can't take all the excitement in!!! Here's how the Leader Board is shaping up:

Sunday 19th November: Ned the Scouse Sage
Monday 20th November: Jim
Tuesday 21st November: Amanda
Wednesday 22nd November: Amanda

Will Amanda manage to win the title of HugWatch Queen once more? Will the gorgeous Jaye beat her to it? Will Ned the Scouse Sage be King of HugWatch? Find out in what I hope will be another thrilling instalment of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Anna-Marie?
Ooh, soon you'll see!
Amanda or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

It would be a pain to incorporate! I just wanted to show my appreciation

Great that you are campaigning the hug david, keep up the good work!

{{BIG HUG}}

Remember - a hug a day keeps the blues away!!![/quote]

ooops, where'd that quote thing come from?!

Hey folks, Chico want's to say hi and let you know what time it is!!! It's HugWatch Time!!! Without further ado, here's Thursday's HugWatch report:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

YAY, yet another brilliant round of the HugWatch Stakes!!! After being beaten these past few days, Ned the Scouse Sage was determined to win the Hug Race and be the first to give good mate Neil a hug. This duly happened and while Simon closely followed, Lynsey sprinted like Speedy Gonzales to be the next to hug Neil!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!

The hugs and kisses continued and the likes of Amanda, Anna-Marie and Ian were among those dishing them out!!! Now, here's how the Leader Board is shaping up:

Sunday 19th November: Ned the Scouse Sage
Monday 20th November: Jim
Tuesday 21st November: Amanda
Wednesday 22nd November: Amanda
Thursday 23rd November: Ned the Scouse Sage

Will Ned gain the HugWatch Crown again? Will Amanda be able to beat him to it? Will the gorgeous Jaye win the Stakes? Find out in Friday's instalment of good ol' HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Anna-Marie?
Ooh, soon you'll see!
Amanda or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Better late than never, here's the Sunday edition of HugWatch:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

At the end of her disappointing game, Anna-Marie was in need of a hug and the race to dish them out was as manic as ever!!! Fellow West Winger Simon was today's King of HugWatch as he was the first to sprint to the Pound Table and give the Blonde from Bromley a hug and was closely followed by Ian the Scottish Daddy.

Lynsey and then the gorgeous Jaye did the East Wing Proud and were the next to give Anna-Marie kisses and cuddles, by which time, the rest of the gang had gathered around de pondtafel, where there was more commiserating going on.

Will Simon start dominating the HugWatch Stakes? Will Ned the Scouse Sage be King of HugWatch once more? Will the very foxy lady that is Jaye win the Crown and will Lynsey show off her excellent Super Speedy Sprinting again? Find out in Monday's HugWatch Report complete with Leader Board....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Donna?
Who's the best runner?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Time for the Big HW!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

WOW, it was almost too close to call today!!! Ned the Scouse Sage and the VERY gorgeous Jaye arrived at the Pound Table at more or less the same time!!! Ned did pip Jaye to the post - just - as he was the first to give David a hug, so he is today's King of HugWatch.

However, because she sprinted like Speedy Gonzales and gave a really Cutilicious Cuddle, Jaye is today's HugWatch Queen. The rest of the Gang then piled in thick and fast to dish out more hugs and kisses to David and Lynsey and Brian were among those doing so.

We then saw a real sight for sore eyes as the camera zoomed out towards the end!!! Yes, the very foxy lady that is Jaye had moved away from the Pfundtisch and you could see her sporting some VERY snazzy white flip-flops!!! WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

WOAH, this is exciting stuff today!!! Here's the HugWatch Leader Board:

Sunday 26th November: Simon
Monday 27th November: Ned the Scouse Sage, Jaye!!!

Will Ned be able to win the Stakes again? Will Jaye wow us with her Fast Flip-flopping once more? Will Simon or fellow West Wingers Karen, Donna or Ian get the HugWatch Crown? Find out in what I hope will be another thrilling instalment of good ol' HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Donna?
Who's the best runner?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Here's Tuesday's instalment of HugWatch!!! Take it away!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Yet again, it was almost too close to call today!!! Yes, Jaye sprinted like Speedy Gonzales to be the first to give Lucy a well-deserved hug following her £35,000 deal and then Lynsey started to hug both Lucy and Jaye at the same time!!!

Brian the Beardmeister closely followed Jaye and Lynsey with another kiss and cuddle and the rest of the East Wing Gang and West Wingers had gathered around the Pound Table to dish out further congratulations.

Just like yesterday, the camera zoomed out to reveal that Jaye had moved away from de pondtafel but she was wearing some silvery ballet-style shoes instead of the white flip-flops. You could still see her lovely silver top and snazzy blue jeans though!!!

Enough of the HugWatch Fashion Show, here's the Leader Board:

Sunday 26th November: Simon
Monday 27th November: Ned the Scouse Sage, Jaye!!!
Tuesday 28th November: Jaye!!!

Will Jaye be crowned HugWatch Queen again and will we see her snazzy white flip-flops once more? Will Ned the Scouse Sage be King of HugWatch? Will Lynsey beat them in the Stakes? Will any of the West Wingers win the Hug Race and end what's shaping up to be an East Wing Gang domination? Find out in what I hope will be an equally thrilling edition of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Shed or Donna?
Who's the best runner?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

I was very impressed by today's hugging action!

Yes, it was hugging en-masse! I thought they were going to squash her at one point...

I now present Wednesday's HugWatch Report. Take it away!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

At the end of Shed's game, Jaye raced from the East Wing and was the first to give him a hug. Lynsey closely followed and there were then more hugs from the likes of Ian aka McDaddy, Donna, Joey, Ingerlise and Mike.

As the camera zoomed out, Jaye, today's HugWatch Queen, was sporting a pair of light brown suede shoes. Hey ho, here's the Leader Board:

Sunday 26th November: Simon
Monday 27th November: Ned the Scouse Sage, Jaye!!!
Tuesday 28th November: Jaye!!!
Wednesday 29th November: Jaye!!!

So, Jaye's done the hat-trick but can she make it four in a row? Will Lynsey, Ian, Simon or Ned beat her in the HugWatch Stakes? Find out in Thursday's instalment of the Big HW....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Simon or Donna?
Who'll get the honour?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Here's Thursday's instalment of good ol' HugWatch!!! Take it away!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Yup, it was all change in the HugWatch Stakes today. Ned the Scouse Sage was the first to arrive at the Pound Table and give £20,000 winner Margaret a hug. Ian aka McDaddy closely followed and there were then more hugs from Lynsey, Karen and Brian the Beardmeister.

By this time, the rest of the Gang had gathered around Smiley Margaret and Mike and Jaye were among those giving the really Cutilicous Cuddles. Here's what the Leader Board looks like now:

Sunday 26th November: Simon
Monday 27th November: Ned the Scouse Sage, Jaye!!!
Tuesday 28th November: Jaye!!!
Wednesday 29th November: Jaye!!!
Thursday 30th November: Ned the Scouse Sage

Will Ned be crowned King of HugWatch again? Will Jaye triumph once more? Will McDaddy aka Ian, Simon, Karen or Donna do the West Wing proud in what has been an East Wing-dominated round of the Stakes of late? Find out in the first HugWatch report of December....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Simon or Donna?
Who'll get the honour?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

A little message from Chico: Hey, it's Friday and it's HugWatch Time!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

WOAH, there was a mad rush to give Ian aka McDaddy a hug today. Due to the crap camera angle at the beginning of proceedings, I had to re-examine the evidence a few times so here it is.

A new month and a new winner of the HugWatch Stakes. Yes, Lynsey was the first to arrive at the Pound Table and give McDaddy a hug, so for the first time EVER, she's Queen of HugWatch. There were then hugs from Ned the Scouse Sage, Sarah, Claudine, Maggie, Ingerlise and Karen.

Jaye was at the Pfundtisch quite early on but she didn't manage to get in there and give Ian a hug.

Hey ho, here's the HugWatch Leader Board:

Sunday 26th November: Simon
Monday 27th November: Ned the Scouse Sage, Jaye!!!
Tuesday 28th November: Jaye!!!
Wednesday 29th November: Jaye!!!
Thursday 30th November: Ned the Scouse Sage
Friday 1st December: Lynsey

Will Lynsey be Queen of HugWatch for a second time? Will Ned or Jaye win the Stakes? Will Simon, Karen or Donna the Essex Girl do the West Wing proud? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in the Sunday edition of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Simon or Donna?
Who'll get the honour?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Yep, they cut to the 'Pound Table' AFTER the hugging had started!! Disgraceful... Don't they know that the statisticians are watching? You wouldn't tune in to the Cup Final and expect the coverage to start after the final whistle had blown... Tsk.

Rather late I know, here's the Sunday edition of HugWatch:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

After giving her a hug during the game, it wasn't a surprise to see Simon win the HugWatch Stakes, as he was the first to give Ingerlise a hug. Jim of the East Wing Gang closely followed and then Ooooh Sarah dished out another heavenly hug.

By this time, everyone else had gathered around the Pound Table and there were further hugs from Maggie aka McMummy and the VERY sexy Jaye.

Will Simon be crowned HugWatch King again? Will Alfie, Karen or Donna the Essex Girl win the Stakes for the West Wing? Will Jaye, Jim or Ned the Scouse Sage get the crown? Find out in what I hope will be a thrilling instalment of HugWatch complete with Leader Board....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Simon or Donna?
Who'll get the honour?
Lynsey or Ned?
Who'll be ahead?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Sorry once again for the tardiness, here's Monday's HugWatch Report:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

It was a mad, mad rush to give Ned the Scouse Sage a hug at the end of his game today. Simon was first at the Pound Table but because he only shook Ned's hand, he isn't today's King of HugWatch. The HugWatch Crown therefore went to Jaye as she was the first to give a hug.

Lynsey and Donna were the next to dish out hugs and kisses to Ned and then Noel stood in the way of the Hugging Action so we didn't know who else gave a hug and who didn't!!!

Anyway, here how the HugWatch Leader Board is shaping up:

Sunday 3rd December: Simon
Monday 4th December: Jaye!!!

Will the rivalry between the wings hot up? Will Jaye win the HugWatch Crown once more? Will Simon be quick enough to gain the title of HugWatch King? Find out in Tuesday's edition of good ol' HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Simon or Donna?
Who'll get the honour?
Lynsey or John?
Who will we be egging on?
Will Jaye rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Ooh, I think Lynsey should also get a mention for her efforts at the start of the game...when Ned's name was called, she kind of bounced around Sarah, Claudine and Brian and round the other side so that she could be the first to hug him. It was very impressive.