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by blsclaret
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets v Everton Match Thread
Replies: 405
Views: 126433

Re: Clarets v Everton Match Thread

Boing boing.

Win the Championship next year and come back a better, more experienced team.
Money rules these days, and we will never have enough to compete.
Relax.

Have said every time, aim to finish in the top 3 of the bottom 6.
Stop expecting the unexpected.
by blsclaret
Sat May 20, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Track 1, side 1, 1st album...best opener
Replies: 130
Views: 4824

Re: Track 1, side 1, 1st album...best opener

Keep Yourself Alive - Queen

(To be played at my funeral :lol: )

First six albums brilliant, downhill from then on.
by blsclaret
Sun May 14, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple yes or no....
Replies: 68
Views: 3856

Re: Simple yes or no....

Yes.
Otherwise Apollo13 would never have made it to become one of the best films i've seen.
by blsclaret
Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite instrumental record...
Replies: 115
Views: 4374

Re: Favourite instrumental record...

Dave Edmunds - Sabre Dance

https://youtu.be/GpqYU3Nzbts
by blsclaret
Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bamford Out For Season
Replies: 18
Views: 2628

Re: Bamford Out For Season

dougcollins wrote:
Mon Mar 28, 2022 6:18 pm
Mine is unpredictable, nothing for months (sometimes years) then wake with it full throttle. It hurts.
I had mine treated by acupuncture some six/seven years ago. Never had a peep since.
Worth considering should you have another flare up.
by blsclaret
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 58
Views: 4874

Re: Wordle

Have been advised the answer now.
Shame the things needed to solve are not in the options available.
by blsclaret
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 58
Views: 4874

Re: Wordle

I like Nerdle but today's solution is beyond me. Had to search tinterweb and still not got an explanation. To me and simple maths it does not compute.

I won't spoil the fun for anyone, but If somebody could prove the calculation then i't would be appreciated.
Cheers
by blsclaret
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672703

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Sorry, not rumour related, but Victoria Wood was once married to The Great Soprendo, Geoffrey Durham (sad old me)
by blsclaret
Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG
Replies: 355
Views: 12715

Re: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG

What did you say earlier ?
Don't buy a ticket for day three ?
by blsclaret
Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG
Replies: 355
Views: 12715

Re: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG

Get through next 15 mins.
Get through tomorrow's opening onslaught.
Get to 83/2.
You never know . . .

It's the hope that gets you.
by blsclaret
Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG
Replies: 355
Views: 12715

Re: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG

Oh deary me :(
7/2
Should we get them back home now or leave them ?
by blsclaret
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A small present for the Naysayers and Blubbers
Replies: 49
Views: 3379

Re: A small present for the Naysayers and Blubbers

Well said. We're all fans of the same club yet there's always stupid fights going on between posters. I understand people are negative right now, they can be negative with us first in the table for all I care. I've been negative in the past so I understand it, right now like you I'm not feeling any...
by blsclaret
Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ole’s a goner
Replies: 38
Views: 2808

Re: Ole’s a goner

I know this is not what the so-called Big 6 would want, but why is there no manager replacement window like players have a transfer window ? Clearly not using the same time of year, but a new manager could make all the difference to an under achieving team. Something which affects teams around them ...
by blsclaret
Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Golf - 72 holes in 1 day
Replies: 21
Views: 3165

Re: Golf - 72 holes in 1 day

Good luck, Having done this myself nearly 40 years ago, what makes the day run smoothly is : Start early, 4:30am latest. Start round 2 within 30 mins of finishing round 1. Lunch after round 2 and job nearly done. Have a playing partner (or 4) for motivation and competition as this will stop you cloc...
by blsclaret
Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pickford at it again...
Replies: 75
Views: 8490

Re: Pickford at it again...

Terrible goalkeeping says Savage.

Camera then zooms to Southgate.
by blsclaret
Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Mighty Clarets v The Villains (matchday thread)
Replies: 635
Views: 30311

Re: The Mighty Clarets v The Villains (matchday thread)

Bardsley may have been useful to nullify Grealish :D
by blsclaret
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Investigation BBC2
Replies: 18
Views: 2827

Re: The Investigation BBC2

Hipper.

The series is produced in a proper way. The drama builds slowly and I, too, had to binge watch on iplayer. The fact you know the story will not spoil the viewing I am sure. It grew on me and was excellent.

Interesting fact is Kim's parents' dog was played by their actual dog.
by blsclaret
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering Stuart Adamson
Replies: 21
Views: 2560

Re: Remembering Stuart Adamson

Excellent band still performing and remembering Stuart Adamson.
Played Morecambe in last few years and really gave energy in the performance. Far far from a tribute, still a proper band.

Steeltown and Buffalo Skinners albums have been on a loop in the car for months. Brilliant.
by blsclaret
Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lockdown Purchases / Projects
Replies: 35
Views: 3300

Re: Lockdown Purchases / Projects

Similar to dpinsussex but making my 50 sq mtrs of artificial turf into a putting green :) .
3 ton of concrete in a skip as we speak.
Happy days ahead.
by blsclaret
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Quiz help
Replies: 32
Views: 2255

Re: Quiz help

Crewe ?
by blsclaret
Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton v Burnley 1974
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Re: Luton v Burnley 1974

Regardless of the state of the pitches and the Burnley win, two things which stand out from that programme,
1) Malcolm Allison's shirt and tie :roll:
and
2) Kenneth Wolstenholme's brilliantly understated commentary. Something that today's goons could learn from.
by blsclaret
Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pet insurance/vets
Replies: 31
Views: 2287

Re: Pet insurance/vets

Surely the problem is because of the Knott End vet, and I have no idea how you sort that. Insurance will be wanting to confirm there was no similar health issue when they took you on, something undisclosed on application form. How long was your dog covered with "Animal Friends" in relation to it's a...
by blsclaret
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pet insurance/vets
Replies: 31
Views: 2287

Re: Pet insurance/vets

Sorry to hear of your experience Steve, horrible people. Have you looked on moneysavingexpert.com site and forum for similar situations ? I doubt you are the only one. I know this does not help you but we used PDSA. Lost our dog January 2019, him having grown two tumours. PDSA were great and never q...
by blsclaret
Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We’ve got Willie Willie Morgan on the wing.
Replies: 33
Views: 3526

Re: We’ve got Willie Willie Morgan on the wing.

If my memory serves me correctly I think he married a girl from Bacup. He was also a decent snooker player and was big friends with Jim Meadowcroft, snooker pro from Bacup.
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Pat. Her dad and my dad's dad were cousins.
Always been Cousin Willie to us :)
by blsclaret
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your top six favourite guitar players
Replies: 114
Views: 7952

Re: Your top six favourite guitar players

Bill Nelson
Alex Lifeson
Alvin Lee - RIP. Died during a routine operation.
Peter Green
Paul Kossoff
Brian Robertson/Scott Gorham
by blsclaret
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blocked IP??
Replies: 27
Views: 3341

Re: Blocked IP??

Had this myself the other day. Just read this thread, and dibradio's answer, but have not yet gone to spamhaus link.

If you can read this then my mobile's IP has been cleared in a few days with me doing nothing.
If it helps.
by blsclaret
Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master
Replies: 74
Views: 4560

Re: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master

Managed 30 sat in my kitchen and not with millions listening, helped being an old git knowing all bonus answers.
Takes guts to apply so good effort.
by blsclaret
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master
Replies: 74
Views: 4560

Re: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master

Tough set Mark. Her's were easier.
As you said, no pressure when not live on the radio.

Up The Clarets
Don't Fear The Reaper
by blsclaret
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master
Replies: 74
Views: 4560

Re: Your best score on Ken Bruce-Pop Master

Good luck then.

Would 10:25 not be better, unless you're on second ?
by blsclaret
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 61
Views: 28792

Re: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 10
Bardsley 9
Long 10
Tarkowski 10
Taylor 9
Pieters 9
Wrstwood 8
Brownhill 9
Macneil 8
Wood 8
Rodriguez 9

What a defence !
by blsclaret
Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's news conference.
Replies: 3
Views: 798

Re: Today's news conference.

I'd edit that before some rip you to pieces.
by blsclaret
Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Royal Mail
Replies: 24
Views: 3041

Re: Royal Mail

Best thing up here in Hest Bank is a huge reduction in junk mail since C-19 hit.

I know it helps finance the Royal Mail, but it is, mostly, rubbish that ends up in recycling.

10/10 for our posties.
by blsclaret
Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.
Replies: 102
Views: 8554

Re: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.

So so sorry beddie.
Be strong for your family.
by blsclaret
Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Replies: 53
Views: 6773

Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.

Thanks for the heads up for this, thoroughly good film and enjoyed every bit.
Just shows what a difference a positive attitude can have on your day/life.
Great end too, with Nello asking for a lift home.
Thanks again.
by blsclaret
Sun May 24, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Book Recommendations Please: WWI
Replies: 31
Views: 2625

Re: Book Recommendations Please: WWI

Not a definitive reference book as such, but I recommend Harry's War, a book version of the diary of Harry Drinkwater. Harry signed up to WW1 under age, and kept an account of his life in such battlefields as The Somme, daily boredom and routine, and North Italy. And how the highlight of a month was...
by blsclaret
Tue May 12, 2020 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pop quiz
Replies: 53
Views: 3859

Re: Pop quiz

Sorry, can't see Bill Nelson or Alex Lifeson ?
:|
by blsclaret
Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glennon and Benson
Replies: 18
Views: 5080

Re: Glennon and Benson

Phillips played well again tonight at a very windy Morecambe vs Macclesfield. He has a good brain in him.
Cooney had a cracking game as a marauding right back, again.
They are two of the reasons Morecambe are now playing proper football.
by blsclaret
Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Galloway Forest Park, Ayrshire
Replies: 51
Views: 3573

Re: Galloway Forest Park, Ayrshire

South of Loch Ken there is Bellymack Hill Farm.
Between 2pm and 3pm each day they feed Red Kite, bird of prey.
Last time we were there a few years ago there must have been 70 to 100 in the skies. An amazing sight.

Search Galloway Red Kite Trail ont interweb.
by blsclaret
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche Speaks Out NW tonight
Replies: 76
Views: 11553

Re: Dyche Speaks Out NW tonight

Abramovich forked out £247m in one year to bail out Chelsea. Villa have spent how much ? Plus Drinkwater's ridiculous wage. Common sense Burnley are, quite rightly, never ever going to bother dealing on those terms. There is still a long way to go but, if we do go down, we will still be secure which...
by blsclaret
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Neil Peart
Replies: 12
Views: 2378

Re: Neil Peart

RIP Neil Peart.

What a drummer.
What a band.
Farewell to a King
by blsclaret
Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Socrates
Replies: 80
Views: 5342

Re: FAO Socrates

Impossible to comprehend how your family have coped with all that, never mind you. None of us know when our time is up, but there is a reason you have come through this. One day you will learn that reason.
Keep fighting and good luck.
by blsclaret
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Climate Change - Again
Replies: 26
Views: 2638

Re: Climate Change - Again

we are a tiny island, lobbing a few cans and plastic bottles in a coloured bin is futile, the real dirty countries aren't interested . choosing a tinpot uk party wont save anything. This. Also, when will all aeroplanes be grounded instead of burning tonnes of fuel ? When will rain forests be truly ...
by blsclaret
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 13876

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

For Elizabeth.

Sorry for your loss and thanks for your contact.
by blsclaret
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 13876

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

I didn't know Hampstead but I felt I knew him.
I liked his input. Mainly music, but preferred his common sense approach.
RIP fellow Claret.
Just goes to show we have no idea what is around our corner, but i'm sure he knew how close his corner was.
Up The Clarets.
by blsclaret
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where were you actually born
Replies: 199
Views: 19472

Re: Where were you actually born

Rossendale General 1956
First 8 yrs in Waterfoot then off to the tropical climes of Morecambe. Still here.
by blsclaret
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spike and family
Replies: 23
Views: 3474

Re: Spike and family

Have had a family in our garden, in Hest Bank, for a couple of years now. Last night was a first for me, mum, dad and three nippers. Five, never seen five in wild together before. Mrs blsclaret gives them dog food (obviously) and cat biscuits when they first arrive. Fortunately they crunch the biscu...
by blsclaret
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs v Durham
Replies: 61
Views: 7872

Re: Lancs v Durham

Lancashire vs Durham
Played in Cumbria in a part of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sedbergh is in Cumbria
by blsclaret
Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs v Durham
Replies: 61
Views: 7872

Re: Lancs v Durham

Good bowling or poor shots ? Vilas and Croft need to stay in today and save the draw. Victory a distant hope i'm afraid