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- Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:27 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Morrisons Mandarin Segments in Light Syrup 312g
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4049
Re: Morrisons Mandarin Segments in Light Syrup 312g
Greetings from Devon. 27 segments and 169ml of juice.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Tesco Sliced Carrots In Water, 300g
- Replies: 110
- Views: 5415
Re: Tesco Sliced Carrots In Water, 300g
Greetings from Devon. My estimate is 45 slices of carrot and111ml of juice.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Tesco Butter Beans In Water, 400g.
- Replies: 186
- Views: 10761
Re: Tesco Butter Beans In Water, 400g.
Apologies Redbeard, I wasn't paying attention and totally missed seeing the return of the ancient ritual. Looking forward to next week's.
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Last page turner you read?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 7380
Re: Last page turner you read?
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, a very graphic novel of modern day survival in Mexico.
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:50 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Australia is dull
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3963
Re: Australia is dull
Australia has provided us with many brilliant memories whilst visiting (our daughter lives there) - 4 wd drive camping trip from Darwin to Adelaide, house boat on the Murray River, camping in an opal mine at Coober Peedy, Christmas on Kangaroo Island (pre fires), beaches, eating pasties underground ...
- Sun May 10, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY AMERICA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1873
Re: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY AMERICA
Because we have a daughter in Australia my wife has 2 Mothers Days a year - lucky lady but then she is worth it.
- Fri May 08, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: VE Day 1945 - What were your family doing?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2898
Re: VE Day 1945 - What were your family doing?
My dad was in the RAF, was in Sicily and ended up in Berlin after the war - he was in a plane crash shortly afterwards (one of only 2 survivors) and then was demobbed. Like many he never really talked about what he did. My mum was in the land army. My wife's dad was in a cavalry regiment in India be...
- Sat May 02, 2020 4:09 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: top 10 British films
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1908
Re: top 10 British films
The Cruel Sea.
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:17 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Plymouth 1998
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4600
Re: Plymouth 1998
We came up from Dawlish(Devon) for the game, what a day. Had some very interesting encounters with Plymouth fans in the service stations on the way home. Also seem to remember some 'happy' waves from Liverpool fans on the M6 - they had just beaten either Villa or West Ham and mistook our colours. Th...
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Why do people?...
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4485
Re: Why do people?...
For those who enjoy being grumpy may I recommend a book ‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrick Backman. Probably the grumpiest person on the planet and very funny.
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Marvin Sordell
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13229
Re: Marvin Sordell
Really good to read so many supportive messages for people who are struggling to cope. Just opening up to others about how you are feeling can be a major step forward I would just like to flag up the Samaritans as one possible way of getting support. Our Freephone number 116123 is available 24/7, 36...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:25 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Favourite Beer..... Real Ale or other!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 12837
Re: Favourite Beer..... Real Ale or other!
Another one for Doom Bar, plus Jail Ale.
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:32 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dorset recommendations
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5456
Re: Dorset recommendations
Kimmeridge is worth a visit, great walks on the coastal footpath ( the army ranges are usually open at the weekend) Maiden Castle - Iron Age earthworks - is very close to Dorchester.
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Where were you actually born
- Replies: 199
- Views: 20050
Re: Where were you actually born
Ripley, Derbyshire, 1945
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:41 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
SWC - have just booked my train ticket so should be there by 8pm.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:44 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Hopefully should be able to make Monday.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: What do you do for work?
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9181
Re: What do you do for work?
Retired primary school headteacher. Now keeping myself busy volunteering - postvention advisor with the Samaritans Step by Step Service, helping at a school and inputting plant data for the National Trust.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:15 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Three of us made the Exeter Inn, Topsham + another fan who turned up out of the blue and we had the landlord rooting for us as well. We outnumbered the Liverpool supporters anyway.
- Sat Mar 09, 2019 5:26 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Will be there.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottingham Hotspur
- Replies: 174
- Views: 9929
Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottingham Hotspur
Great win. Watched it in a pub in Topsham, Devon. The inaugural meeting of a new supporters club down here - there were only two of us, but it's a start.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:25 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Will be there about 1230.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 3 Murders in Exeter!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2369
Re: 3 Murders in Exeter!
Not what we normally have in Devon.
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Her indoors says that I am allowed out on the 23rd - see you in Topsham.
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Devon clarets
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12945
Re: Devon clarets
Hi all, sorry have only just noticed this thread. I have lived in Dawlish for about 40 years; my dad was from Burnley hence my support for the team. I generally get to to see one or two home matches each season and some away games.
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: HELP NEEDED FOR SITE FEATURE: 50 Things Every Claret Should Know!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4344
Re: HELP NEEDED FOR SITE FEATURE: 50 Things Every Claret Should Know!
Great idea jdrobbo.
Something about our shirt colours; I think I read somewhere that we played in green in the early days. Youngest/oldest first team players.
Something about our shirt colours; I think I read somewhere that we played in green in the early days. Youngest/oldest first team players.
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dawlish good pub for England game
- Replies: 5
- Views: 838
Re: Dawlish good pub for England game
Hiya Steve, welcome to Dawlish. Try The Lansdowne, several screens; a bit lively but good food and beer. Sorry, would love to meet up but I am away at a conference for the weekend, Still trying to work out how I can link watching the game with my presentation.
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:21 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Music you've been listening to a lot recently
- Replies: 89
- Views: 7894
Re: Music you've been listening to a lot recently
I am a great Bob Dylan fan - yes I know it shows my age!, but recently dug out from my collection of covers Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) 'Garcia Plays Dylan.' I'd forgotten how good Gerry was. Well worth a listen - https://youtu.be/2ryfj8Vp2QI?list=PLtcaIxv0lYmJIR3RTGTEUxSN8aTlsvAeA" onclick="window...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:43 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Depression / Suicide
- Replies: 123
- Views: 11406
Re: Depression / Suicide
Just to help put calling the Samaritans into context; I have copied below an article from my branch Facebook page written by one of my colleagues. Samaritans are open twenty four hours a day so there is always someone awake in the small hours of the night waiting for your call. Here is one volunteer...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Depression / Suicide
- Replies: 123
- Views: 11406
Re: Depression / Suicide
''think they need to answer the phone for that to be helpful. I guess a lot of people need help as the phone rung for 15 minutes. Nothing.'' Really sorry to hear that you weren't able to get through Frank. The Samaritans are a voluntary organisation and there are times, especially at night when we s...
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Depression / Suicide
- Replies: 123
- Views: 11406
Re: Depression / Suicide
Hi Frank, may I flag up the Samaritans, we have a freephone number 116123 and are available 24/7, you can also email us at jo@samaritans.org text 07725909090 or call in at your local branch for a talk (opening hours on their website. You have made a brave decision reaching out for help and it is won...
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:53 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Score predictions England v Belgium
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1179
- Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Where am I?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 5105
Re: Where am I?
A sheep field in the Dales?
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Best place you have ever visited?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 11889
Re: Best place you have ever visited?
The tiny island of Halki - an hour or so away from Rhodes and, nearer to home, Littondale.
- Thu May 31, 2018 2:26 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: How many cars have you owned?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5790
Re: How many cars have you owned?
1. Morris 1100
2. Ford Anglia
3. Datsun 120Y
4.Toyota Carina
5. Toyota RAV4
6.Toyota RAV4
7.Toyota RAV4
8. Landrover Freelander
9.Audi A4
10. Seat Arona also a VW California Ocean.
2. Ford Anglia
3. Datsun 120Y
4.Toyota Carina
5. Toyota RAV4
6.Toyota RAV4
7.Toyota RAV4
8. Landrover Freelander
9.Audi A4
10. Seat Arona also a VW California Ocean.
- Thu May 10, 2018 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley the theatre capital of Britain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 971
Burnley the theatre capital of Britain
Not sure whether this has already been posted. A fascinating insight into one aspect of WW2.
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- Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:50 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Greatest ever cover
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6870
Re: Greatest ever cover
Four Dylan covers.
Adele 'Make You Feel My Love.'
The Byrds 'Mr Tambourine Man.'
The Animals 'House of The Rising Sun.' (Dylan had actually covered and reinterpreted this himself as it was an old American folk/blues song}
Jerry Garcia 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.'
Adele 'Make You Feel My Love.'
The Byrds 'Mr Tambourine Man.'
The Animals 'House of The Rising Sun.' (Dylan had actually covered and reinterpreted this himself as it was an old American folk/blues song}
Jerry Garcia 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.'
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Just for fun
- Replies: 93
- Views: 6195
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:48 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: burnley playing in "exotic"places
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4146
Re: burnley playing in "exotic"places
Dawlish is pretty exotic, lovely sandy beaches, red cliffs, a railway line that is open again. I vaguely remember the game, Stan was manager I think, literally a handful of spectators and a couple of dogs.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:20 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Best music gig you ever saw?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 11564
Re: Best music gig you ever saw?
Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall a couple of years ago - he certainly rolled back the years; and Bruce Springsteen at Wembley - about 4 hours of continuous performance.
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Where were you 18 years ago?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5186
Re: Where were you 18 years ago?
In my local, The Mount Pleasant - perched on a cliff overlooking Dawlish Warren and watching the fireworks across the river in Exmouth. I seem to remember that the mobile networks at the time couldn't cope with the volume of traffic. Roll forward to 2018 and I have just returned from night duty at t...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Bucket List 2018
- Replies: 58
- Views: 4065
Re: Bucket List 2018
Great thread. My wife and I are in our 70's and fortunately still in fairly good health but increasingly conscious that many of our friends are not in such a good position: so my bucket list for 2018. See more Burnley matches - home and away. Tour around Sri Lanka - my wife has a very distant family...
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:25 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 50's, 60's science fiction movies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2761
Re: 50's, 60's science fiction movies
Not sure that I have the title exactly right but I remember as a young teenager slipping in to watch 'The Brain from Planet Uries.'
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Job Change
- Replies: 77
- Views: 6578
Re: Job Change
Staying in your first job for too long and possibly not being challenged further could possibly lead to you stagnating. Getting professional accreditation is a big plus when you are looking at a longer term career plan. If the right job comes along go for it. Good luck.
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Not born in Burnley never lived in Burnley but still a Claret?
- Replies: 176
- Views: 20630
Re: Not born in Burnley never lived in Burnley but still a Claret?
My dad was born in Burnley, I was born in Derbyshire, the family moved to Devon (Plymouth) when I was still a toddler. Grew up listening to my Dad doing the pools and talking about Burnley to anyone who came into his post office in Union Street and was from up north. I became hooked. I didn't get to...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: What is your favourite bar?
- Replies: 105
- Views: 10041
Re: What is your favourite bar?
Costa's on the tiny Greek island of Chalki; you just sit there with a drink and watch the traditional fishing boats tying up in front of you. Total relaxation. (We are there at the moment ). Also, though it is a pub, The Falcon in Littondale deserves a mention. Timothy Taylor's poured from a jug.
- Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The loveliest of birds -the firecrest
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3272
Re: The loveliest of birds -the firecrest
Very occasionally we get firecrests and goldcrests in our garden. Other more regular visitors this year have been a family of great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and siskins. We back on to a small river and have a resident dipper, plus the odd glimpse of the amazing colours of the kingfisher and t...
- Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:40 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: R.I.P. Dad
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4296
Re: R.I.P. Dad
So sorry to hear this sad news. Just keep those happy times in your head as you deal with all the stuff that has to be done now.
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:33 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Depression... why is it so horrid
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7033
Re: Depression... why is it so horrid
May I flag up the Samaritans, call us free on 116123, text 07725909090, email jo@samaritans.org or call in at your local branch for a face to face talk. We are there 24/7 on the phone - though at night, when we are very busy, you may have to try several times. We do try and reply to emails within 24...
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:11 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Where are you going on holiday?
- Replies: 138
- Views: 13345
Re: Where are you going on holiday?
Our annual trip to Halki (tiny island an hour away from Rhodes by small ferry) in August. Time to walk, swim and relax; great food in the tavernas and very friendly.
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:45 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: O/T Destinations in Italy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3253
Re: O/T Destinations in Italy
If you like walking, then the Amalfi Coast is brilliant; great walks, scenery and food + the wine isn't bad either. Pompeii and Vesuvius are certainly worth visiting.