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by The Quattro
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New York
Replies: 63
Views: 3379

Re: New York

Try to get out of Manhattan, even if it's just a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge - there's a great pizza place at the Brooklyn end called Grimaldi's. Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery are interesting. You could also get the subway down to Coney Island, ride the Cyclone and get a hotdog at Nathan...
by The Quattro
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Fight Off a Bully XL
Replies: 72
Views: 4297

Re: How to Fight Off a Bully XL

It’s not the dogs it’s the humans who breed/own the dogs which is the problem. The xl bully is bred to be a trophy dog. Not my cup of tea but every one Iv met has been fantastic and well behaved. Go after the rogue breeders and make people with large dog have a license to keep them in which they ha...
by The Quattro
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking fine
Replies: 31
Views: 2884

Re: Parking fine

There’s a chap on Facebook (I know, I know… but apparently he is totally legit) who claims a guaranteed win for £15 against Horizon. The only caveat is that the notice can’t be issued under the guise of the Protection of Freedoms Act. I’ve posted the link to the group below. Have a search for ‘Horiz...
by The Quattro
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Notice of intended prosecution(scam?)
Replies: 29
Views: 3359

Re: Notice of intended prosecution(scam?)

The notice is more than likely legit. It sounds like your vehicle may have been cloned, which can be an absolute pain in the backside as you'll possibly have more of these notices and you may find your car getting stopped as well. The first step is to notify West Yorkshire Police via the details on ...
by The Quattro
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation
Replies: 129
Views: 7414

Re: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:02 pm
Football spotter and now a traffic cop?
That's enough to get you tarred and feathered in some places :lol:
Don't threaten me with a good time! :lol:
by The Quattro
Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation
Replies: 129
Views: 7414

Re: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation

I was one of those kids at school that seemed to just take things in without really having to work hard, which ultimately meant that I didn't work all that hard on coursework and things like that as I wasn't particularly interested. Unfortunately this meant that I dropped out of sixth form without t...
by The Quattro
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best fish and chips ?
Replies: 84
Views: 6093

Re: Best fish and chips ?

Steve1956 wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:24 pm
Don't know if it's still there,but you had to go a long long way to get a better fish supper than at Ray's Plaice in Rawtenstall
It's known as Old Man Greenwood's now. Still a very good chippy.
by The Quattro
Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Aiden Laird
Replies: 7
Views: 825

Re: FAO Aiden Laird

Just spoken to his mum. The gent who found it has made arrangements to get it back to him. 👍
by The Quattro
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Krakow
Replies: 26
Views: 1807

Re: Krakow

Betmanowska in the main square is a wonderful hotel.

Krakow is probably my favourite European city. I guarantee will have a fantastic time and I’m ever so slightly jealous.
by The Quattro
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What is your pint, pie & short?
Replies: 51
Views: 2235

Re: What is your pint, pie & short?

Northern Whisper Chinwag

DT Law peppered steak

Kraken and Coke

Heaven.
by The Quattro
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric
Replies: 227
Views: 13820

Re: Muric

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Sun Oct 09, 2022 3:22 am
A good call giving BPF the shirt he had over 15 clean shirts while on loan last season and could be our new Nick Pope.
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by The Quattro
Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Family/friends who support other teams
Replies: 38
Views: 1471

Re: Family/friends who support other teams

My missus is a ******* :( For her grandads birthday we went to Ewood in a box, which was fine, the food was great, but unknown to me beforehand she dressed our baby daughter in a full rovers kit Yeah, I remember seeing that pic on Bookface. How could you let that happen!? I'm off to visit the fathe...
by The Quattro
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away kit confirmed
Replies: 62
Views: 4632

Re: Away kit confirmed

Jakubs Tash wrote:
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:35 pm
Isn’t it on sale today? Anyone got it yet?
Yeah, went to get mine today. There were plenty of others in the shop buying theirs as well. Should be plenty on display at The Hawthorns tonight!
by The Quattro
Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Kit
Replies: 431
Views: 32837

Re: New Kit

Haven’t bought a shirt for a while, but probably will this season. Can I ask, how do the shirts fit? I’m F602 and I’m in between a L and XL depending on brand. Thanks. Previous seasons’ Umbro shirts have been an ‘athletic’ fit. If you’re in between sizes you’re probably best trying the XL first. I’...
by The Quattro
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Jensen joins Accy on loan
Replies: 23
Views: 3722

Re: ARTICLE: Jensen joins Accy on loan

He did very well today. Made some excellent saves. 👍
by The Quattro
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Indian restaurant in Rawtenstall
Replies: 38
Views: 4505

Re: Best Indian restaurant in Rawtenstall

We love the Indian Harvest, which is just up the road in Crawshawbooth. They have a lot of choice and one or two dishes that I haven’t found anywhere else.
by The Quattro
Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-Holiday nerves
Replies: 25
Views: 3254

Re: Pre-Holiday nerves

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:14 am
You have to wear a mask round the hotel, but I'd have to do that at work anyway so it's no skin off my nose
And if you find that you are losing skin off your nose, your mask is probably too tight.

Enjoy your holiday!
by The Quattro
Sun May 23, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Avanti
Replies: 9
Views: 2183

Re: Avanti

Make sure she claims for delay repay mate - she should get her full fare (for that leg) refunded. If she booked direct with Avanti, she should get an automatic refund, otherwise she can fill out a form here - https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/help-and-support/delay-repay I work for Network Rail, an...
by The Quattro
Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your standout memory
Replies: 54
Views: 3598

Re: Your standout memory

Being stood at the Parthenon in Athens before the Olympiacos game. As someone whose first game saw us losing 3-1 to York City, that's when it hit me how far we had come and how special this club is as people came up to wish us luck. We suffered a real injustice later that evening but I will never fo...
by The Quattro
Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chippy
Replies: 121
Views: 11397

Re: Chippy

Are they, didn’t know that? Chips are amazingly thick and tasty! It always used to be closed by the time I got home from work, but now I work from home so I’ve been able to go... one of the few silver linings of Covid!! Yeah, I generally have a natter when I go in and I was asking about it once. I ...
by The Quattro
Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chippy
Replies: 121
Views: 11397

Re: Chippy

NewClaret wrote:
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:01 am
Old man Greenwood’s In Rawtenstall. Fantastic. Not open late though so get yourself there early doors.
Our favourite too. It’s a cracking place and we’ve never felt like we’ve been served a small portion. The pies are from DT Law and they’re very good.
by The Quattro
Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Beeky Presentation
Replies: 10
Views: 1798

Re: The Beeky Presentation

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:53 pm
It's 14" from base to tip
That's what I keep telling Mrs Quattro...
by The Quattro
Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liquid Football
Replies: 3
Views: 643

Re: Liquid Football

Quality finish. Pick that one out!
by The Quattro
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Replica shirts
Replies: 4
Views: 1006

Re: Replica shirts

They’re available in-store from 5th Sept. 👍

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/new ... it-reveal/
by The Quattro
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cllr. Tom Porter RIP ....
Replies: 10
Views: 2261

Re: Cllr. Tom Porter RIP ....

Worked alongside Tom in a previous role. He was vocal and passionate about his ward and always wanted the best for his area. An absolute pleasure to work with. My thoughts are with his loved ones.
by The Quattro
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5 subs knocked on the head - and VAR change
Replies: 48
Views: 5048

Re: 5 subs knocked on the head - and VAR change

Leisure wrote:
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:29 pm
That's fine but surely before it was purchased they must have considered just where they would put it!
Apparently some bloke shouted “You buy one, you get one free, I said, you buy one, you get one free!” and they just went for it.
by The Quattro
Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Iconic football shirts: Vote for your favourite
Replies: 21
Views: 2629

Re: Iconic football shirts: Vote for your favourite

West Germany 1990 brings back a lot of memories of me as a 5yr old living in Germany at the time. I can still remember cars full of Germans driving round our estate beeping their horns and my dad giving them a victory sign... or something similar to a victory sign.
by The Quattro
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:23 am
Wouldn't bother with that, he'd only get caught again and be all bitter about getting 6 points in one hit
True. Still an amazing driver though!
by The Quattro
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

Jakubclaret wrote:
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:21 am
Insurance premiums would rise you'd have to disclose, this way you don't need to tell insurance no way of them finding out.
Ask for a court hearing and plead not guilty then. You're bound to convince the magistrates with your flawless argument and dazzling wit.
by The Quattro
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

Yes that's true i've plenty of learn that's for sure, the speed cameras are there for everybodys safety & no other reason, & yes I need to slow down & concentrate at all times for any hazards, after the course I'll post a update on what I've learnt, it's a 4hr course so I'm expecting it will be inf...
by The Quattro
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

I'm well & truelly convinced that particular afternoon I could have potentially caused a serious accident with a devastating aftermath, even though the park is a distance away it's more than possible a child crossing the road could have been hit. I'm looking forward to the speed awareness course & ...
by The Quattro
Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

In fairness the park is along way from the road, there's a recess, a memorial ground, bowling green & a badminton court before you even hit the park, it's a good 300 metres away, I'm in the wrong for speeding & I'll take my punishment accordingly & behave in the future, it's 100% my fault & nobody ...
by The Quattro
Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15996

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

I've been done for exactly the same thing recently 36 in a 30 Zone traveling towards earby stung at sough park shd be a 40 zone, broad pavements, no schools nothing, it's just a massive money making thing pretending to be concerned about road safety. It'll be a community concern speed site, so call...
by The Quattro
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Colne Road again.
Replies: 156
Views: 10816

Re: Colne Road again.

I do indeed. The areas you have to cover sound ridiculous. Aswell as all of the other parts of the job when you are not on the front line. It's not getting easier for you is it? It’s certainly a challenge at the moment. I wish we had the numbers, but when our department has to cover roads policing ...
by The Quattro
Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Colne Road again.
Replies: 156
Views: 10816

Re: Colne Road again.

Its isn't racist to say clone road has an issue with young asian drivers in high powered cars. Nor is it racist to say the A roads round your way have problems with middle age white blokes, riding high powered motorcycles. I can imagine both scenarios being completely true. What is silly is when so...
by The Quattro
Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zip Merging
Replies: 83
Views: 6578

Re: Zip Merging

So you think those staying in their lane, in a manner that reduces the speed differential between the lanes, and not merging too early, are doing exactly the right thing, then. I do, too. Depends entirely on the conditions. If it’s done correctly, no issue. If it’s some inordinate distance down the...
by The Quattro
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zip Merging
Replies: 83
Views: 6578

Re: Zip Merging

I think that is one of the worst analogies I have seen in quite some time. On a free flowing motorway there is no queue to jump, it is what it is, free flowing. A queue is where there is a definite waiting point or point of reduction, a bottleneck so to speak. That causes a queue. Our motorways are...
by The Quattro
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zip Merging
Replies: 83
Views: 6578

Re: Zip Merging

Those talking about fairness and queue jumping... I presume you never overtake anything on the motorway? It is queue jumping after all.
by The Quattro
Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zip Merging
Replies: 83
Views: 6578

Re: Zip Merging

The problem is your average British driver is too territorial and drives far too close to the vehicle in front. If drivers left enough room in front of them, zip merging would work perfectly. I don’t get this obsession with queuing unnecessarily. I also wonder is people realise that if a queue is tw...
by The Quattro
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have i invented a word, and does it work?
Replies: 49
Views: 4292

Re: Have i invented a word, and does it work?

Did I read somewhere that 'cromulent' and 'embiggen', both having originated in The Simpsons, are now included in the US dictionary at least and perhaps in real English dictionaries too? During my working career I was required to write quite a lot of often heavy-weight letters and tried always to h...
by The Quattro
Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have i invented a word, and does it work?
Replies: 49
Views: 4292

Re: Have i invented a word, and does it work?

It’s a perfectly cromulent word.
by The Quattro
Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Things to do in or around the Lake District
Replies: 44
Views: 3324

Re: Things to do in or around the Lake District

Kennedy's Chocolates at Orton is something decent to do on the way up.

If you had visited the chocolate factory in the first place you may not have ended up in this mess...
by The Quattro
Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite Beer..... Real Ale or other!
Replies: 96
Views: 12494

Re: Favourite Beer..... Real Ale or other!

Small Talk and Yammerhouse from Northern Whisper are my favourites at the moment.

I’m also partial to a Dead Pony Club or Elvis Juice by Brewdog.
by The Quattro
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: favorite lager
Replies: 88
Views: 10586

Re: favorite lager

Can't believe I'm seeing Estrella on here? It's the Heineken of Mexican beer. In New Mexico we go for Carta Blanca. It's about a $1 a bottle and you have to throw about 3 limes in to make it palatable but my God when it's cold it's good. Also to comment on someone above nearly all north American ma...
by The Quattro
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite racecourse
Replies: 39
Views: 3082

Re: Favourite racecourse

Beverley racecourse is right next to my old school. Spent many a PE lesson running round it. Surprised I’m not a Rovers fan after all that.
by The Quattro
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tom Heaton - Burnley Legend?
Replies: 34
Views: 3233

Re: Tom Heaton - Burnley Legend?

Tim who?

Never heard of him. ;)
by The Quattro
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Speeding Conviction Where Photo Inconclusive
Replies: 62
Views: 5509

Re: Speeding Conviction Where Photo Inconclusive

I wonder about the legality of not releasing the photo before the court hearing. There are no other criminal offences, so far as I know, where the prosecution isn't obliged to tell the defendant what the evidence is against him. If you're particularly bored you can find all the disclosure rules in ...
by The Quattro
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Speeding Conviction Where Photo Inconclusive
Replies: 62
Views: 5509

Re: Speeding Conviction Where Photo Inconclusive

The test in these cases is whether or not the identity of the driver could be ascertained by exercising due diligence. You would need to demonstrate that you took all reasonable steps to identify the driver. Particularly relevant to you is the stated case of Marshall v CPS 2015. http://stokenewingto...
by The Quattro
Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Contactless Payments
Replies: 101
Views: 7173

Re: Contactless Payments

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by The Quattro
Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Skegness Economy
Replies: 34
Views: 3607

Re: Skegness Economy

chipbutty wrote:What`s the attraction with Boston?
I don’t know, it’s more than a feeling.