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by Overthehill
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch advice
Replies: 78
Views: 4105

Re: Watch advice

Once you've researched and decided what you want, price compare.
I found these to have very good prices when I was looking for a watch https://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/
I saved nearly 20% on my new purchase in comparison to other outlets.
by Overthehill
Fri May 07, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Room Heating - Far Infra Red Panels
Replies: 18
Views: 2121

Re: Room Heating - Far Infra Red Panels

and it leads to two questions: 1. Ventilation. It seems some sort of wall (or window) ventilation is required. What form does this take? Mine isn't a modern sealed property and although I'd shut the door to the room air probably comes in underneath it (even though I have a 'snake' there. 2. 'Flueles...
by Overthehill
Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Lawn mowers.. Sit on v remote control. Advice.
Replies: 20
Views: 1760

Re: O/T Lawn mowers.. Sit on v remote control. Advice.

I read of someone who had one of those robot hoovers and it was set on a timer to operate when they were out of the house. One day their dog had a rather runny accident on the carpet followed shortly by the robot hoover starting to cover the lounge carpet. And you know exactly what it covered the l...
by Overthehill
Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Badge
Replies: 62
Views: 5514

Re: New Badge

I didn't know what all the symbols within the badge meant, so looked them up, and apparently; The hand embodies the town’s motto that is “Hold to the Truth”. The lion stands for royalty to commemorate Prince Albert’s visit. The stork on a hill in the cotton field reminds us of the cotton industry. T...
by Overthehill
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free To A Good Home - Burnley Programmes
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Free To A Good Home - Burnley Programmes

Thanks and I will email you at the address you posted earlier in the thread.
by Overthehill
Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free To A Good Home - Burnley Programmes
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Free To A Good Home - Burnley Programmes

Hi,
I would be interested as well if you've not managed to offload them yet.
Can collect if needed.
by Overthehill
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season ticket prices frozen
Replies: 44
Views: 4325

Re: Season ticket prices frozen

I think its disgusting that Burnley FC don't get in line and put their prices up like everyone else does... ;) clear discrimination by keeping prices the same where others have to pay more...... :D Apparently, the profit made on the sale of Twix`s negates the need for season ticket price increases.
by Overthehill
Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: White swan fence
Replies: 103
Views: 10760

Re: White swan fence

I remember he had a bit of a nasty streak and played up to it s bit. Yep, Gerald was a funny bugger. went in a few times, sometimes he just point blank refused to serve customers if he didn't like the look of you. Once remember popping in the early 90`s with three friends as we were passing and as ...
by Overthehill
Tue Oct 02, 2018 7:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Golden Retriever dog names
Replies: 68
Views: 5227

Re: Golden Retriever dog names

Colin
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting Ready for Winter
Replies: 21
Views: 2240

Re: Getting Ready for Winter

MRG wrote:I had a load of logs delivered last week in preparation for for winter months. Take away the rain and it’s my favourite time of year
Snap!
Filled the log store and some.
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Date On Sunday
Replies: 58
Views: 6676

Re: A Date On Sunday

Pendle inn at barley.
Watch footy in the tap room and then roast dinner in the conservatory.
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Disney world Florida
Replies: 91
Views: 8657

Re: Disney world Florida

Been 3 times, twice in Disney and once in Kissimmee. The best was Saratoga Springs in a two bedroom suite, pool complex 100 meters away, Free Disney transport bus stop 100 meters away. We got the Disney dinning plan for free and it was very good! Two benefits to staying in a Disney hotel, the magic ...
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Intolerable fans on match days
Replies: 53
Views: 6577

Re: Intolerable fans on match days

John Johnson 1605 wrote:Is that the guy in the Jimmy Mc Upper?
If so he must have one hell of a better offer !
JMU Block 3 in the second row from front? if yes I know who you mean.
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Intolerable fans on match days
Replies: 53
Views: 6577

Re: Intolerable fans on match days

Not really intolerable, but slightly annoying. I sit in the JMU and behind us is a woman that shouts and calls every player by their first name only. Go James, Yes Ben, good kick Joe and great sub Sean! Also a guy in front of us that Shouts at Johann and calls him gohnan. Although, once we get over ...
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies other than football
Replies: 62
Views: 7158

Re: Hobbies other than football

Occasional I go clay pigeon shooting on a Friday afternoon up at Kelbrook. Mostly go by myself on the way home from work and shoot about 80 to 100 cartridges and find it quite relaxing. Its generally not that busy so amatures like me don`t feel to bad about missing the clay`s! A hobby I have planned...
by Overthehill
Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kilby Tavern
Replies: 35
Views: 5042

Re: Kilby Tavern

It’s good news that something is being done with it but I’d have much rather it was bought by either the football club, Moorhouse’s or Bowland Brewery. I heard a rumour that through a third party the club enquired about purchasing the Park View and the price was quite low. When the club started wit...
by Overthehill
Tue May 08, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wireless Speaker recommendations
Replies: 23
Views: 2515

Re: Wireless Speaker recommendations

In my opinion having purchased both Bose and Sonos speakers I suggest Sonos is the way forward. I purchased a Bose unit direct from Bose, had it three weeks, sent it back and got a full refund without any quibble. I made the mistake in buying product based on past experience (Bose Docking station / ...
by Overthehill
Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey Barton off tonight
Replies: 69
Views: 8925

Re: Joey Barton off tonight

We had the pleasure of 2 complete d***heads sat behind us. They started off just drunk and thick but by the end of the night they couldn’t even talk so they just belched, threw beer and behaved like utter kn*bs. And yes they were part of the Marney chant. I must have been sat nest to you, you forgo...
by Overthehill
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Combi Boiler Reqd,
Replies: 54
Views: 4567

Re: New Combi Boiler Reqd,

I have worked in the gas industry for 31 years and I can confidently say ROWLS talks complete and utter sh#te. My advice is - Research the product / boilers and compare specifications. check the warranty, check replacement parts costs, use a recommended installer and if you want to save money on ins...
by Overthehill
Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oystons lose court case
Replies: 33
Views: 5636

Re: Oystons lose court case

An interesting read in the Blackpool gazette - After further discussion in court the judge ruled that a “financial buy-out” was the appropriate course following his findings. The judge ordered the buy-out jointly against Blackpool Football Club (Properties) Ltd, a company with Oyston family links fo...
by Overthehill
Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has anyone got an Amazon Echo?
Replies: 54
Views: 5014

Re: Has anyone got an Amazon Echo?

Sidney1st wrote:I've been informed by a lurker on here that Sonos are releasing a new device with Alexa built in later this month.
I will be keeping an eye out for that.
by Overthehill
Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has anyone got an Amazon Echo?
Replies: 54
Views: 5014

Re: Has anyone got an Amazon Echo?

My youngest has one in his bedroom and he uses it all the time. I have only used it on a few occasions to play music and it worked fine for me. Although I got a bit fed up with shouting Alexa at it. Just wondering if the name could be changed? If you were just looking for a wireless speaker system t...
by Overthehill
Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: People that dont answer their phone ....
Replies: 18
Views: 1850

Re: People that dont answer their phone ....

How dare you start a thread about my wife!

She has the knack of ringing me, and if I miss her call by seconds I ring straight back she doesn't answer?
by Overthehill
Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Little brats at football matches
Replies: 25
Views: 4877

Re: Little brats at football matches

We must nurture our young support. Don't moan about it.[/quote] I agree, these are the club's future supporters. I sit in the family stand and my two kids started coming on the turf at 4yrs old. We have ST at the end of a row so if the toilet is needed we don't disturb anyone. As a parent I am consc...
by Overthehill
Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pet hates
Replies: 77
Views: 10153

Re: Pet hates

LoveCurryPies wrote:Motorway drivers who sit in the middle lane.
Those who sit in the outside lane when not overtaking anyone.
Plus those who can`t use a bloody indicator!
by Overthehill
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ings on loan
Replies: 140
Views: 23419

Re: Ings on loan

I have seen a rumour (and nothing more) Ings is off to Newcastle on loan.

I think now that Wells has signed they will not look for another striker unless someone is going out.
If another player comes in I think it could be a CB and or winger with pace.
by Overthehill
Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kardamena, Kos, Greece
Replies: 0
Views: 689

Kardamena, Kos, Greece

On hols at the moment and popped down to the nearest town Kardamena to check out if any bars had the Spurs game on and noticed one BAR 1960 .
Just wondered if there were any other Clarets in the area and if yes where are you watching the game?
by Overthehill
Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gazumping!
Replies: 12
Views: 3342

Re: Gazumping!

[quote="UpTheBeehole"]A woman at work has been mega messed about recently, and it's been making her ill with the stress. She accepted quite a low offer as she just wanted this house off her hands, and having been told that everything had been progressing well, learned that the buyer hadn't applied f...
by Overthehill
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What are you doing this Bank Holiday weekend?
Replies: 30
Views: 3934

Re: What are you doing this Bank Holiday weekend?

Lifting my right arm to wave over the waiter to order another drink while laying out on a sunlounger in 5 star luxury resort in Greece.
PS it's forecast clear skies and 23deg and for the rest of the weekend, nice.........
by Overthehill
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heaton
Replies: 23
Views: 3063

Re: Heaton

So what if the odd ball goes out, we all make mistakes now and then. I would also add, his distribution would appear to be more effective if when Vokes wins a header it isn't headed to no one and Quickenthetempo hit the nail on the head with Grey and Barnes. Also if the out field players showed a li...
by Overthehill
Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taxi recommendations - Manchester
Replies: 13
Views: 2703

Re: Taxi recommendations - Manchester

Went for Cutsy's option of an UBER with a £15 off the first fare voucher. Thanks for the suggestion. It would have been the bus but as I mentioned in the initial post, we miss it as the last bus leaves at 11 on a Friday. Just a word of warning with Uber, the price can fluctuate at peak times VS dem...
by Overthehill
Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pensions
Replies: 46
Views: 5161

Re: Pensions

I don`t think there a right or wrong answer as such, and that`s because we all have differing expectations and requirements for retirement. Personally, i think a portfolio of investment is the way forward as this limits exposure. Luckily I work for a business with a good pension scheme in that its a...
by Overthehill
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Be honest.. What is your age?
Replies: 87
Views: 8408

Re: Be honest.. What is your age?

46 years and 24 days.
by Overthehill
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which school did you got to?
Replies: 340
Views: 36195

Re: Which school did you got to?

I also went to St Paul's. Not sure (from your other posts) if we were in the same class or if you were in the year above. You'll remember Throup, Cubben et al though? UTC! Yep remember them well. I was always scared of Throup with his jars of pickled snakes in his office. Cubbard would sit in class...
by Overthehill
Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which school did you got to?
Replies: 340
Views: 36195

Re: Which school did you got to?

Primary - St Paul's Nelson
Secondary - Edge End High Nelson
by Overthehill
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clattenburg to go
Replies: 54
Views: 6491

Re: Clattenburg to go

I would rather see Craig Pawson & Mike Dean leave to work abroad and never return!
by Overthehill
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T - Painted Stone Window Sills
Replies: 13
Views: 3911

Re: O/T - Painted Stone Window Sills

Funnily enough I have just removed gloss paint from two stone pillars about 1.0m high at the side of my front door and I can tell you Nitromors didn't work for me. In fact it sort of made it worst and that`s because the stone wasn't completely smooth. After several attempts of using various methods ...
by Overthehill
Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where do our
Replies: 29
Views: 4513

Re: Where do our

Dyche might have a house there for when he is up here, but his kids are older and his family home is in Northampton I know someone who bumped into Dyche two weeks ago in a pub in Whalley. In conversation he was asked about living in Burnley and I said he house shares with Ian Woan when he up here, ...
by Overthehill
Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your first car
Replies: 64
Views: 6677

Re: Your first car

When I passed my test at 17 (1988) my dad bought me a 1976 MG Midget 1500 twin carbs in British racing green. It was the MG designed for the American market with rubber bumpers. Great fun, great memories and I wish I still had it. http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-guides/midget/mg-midget-car-1500" on...
by Overthehill
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Sunday Roast/ Carvery In Burnley
Replies: 50
Views: 7430

Re: Best Sunday Roast/ Carvery In Burnley

Indecisive wrote:If splashing out the White Swan in fence is the best pub to eat at for miles. It ain't no Toby Carvery though. Top restaurant quality so you pay that bit more.
I think you mean the " mucky duck"!
by Overthehill
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO - BARRY_CHUCKLE & RURAL BROADBAND
Replies: 17
Views: 2393

FAO - BARRY_CHUCKLE & RURAL BROADBAND

We had our broadband survey today, not great news, I am afraid. We're not in line of the WiFi beam from Preston, so can't have the standard broadband deal. They did a 4G test and we can receive EE broadband with 40 download and 30 upload but at a cost of £50 plus Vat but limited to 64g monthly usage...
by Overthehill
Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV - HD Ask a friend...
Replies: 56
Views: 7939

Re: TV - HD Ask a friend...

I'd be interested to hear how you get on if you don't mind Overthehill. Yep will do. When I spoke to these guys they told me they have WiFi beam from Winter hill so if your that side of Pendle it should be available. Unfortunately I live near Roughlee wrong side, but they are looking at the possibi...
by Overthehill
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV - HD Ask a friend...
Replies: 56
Views: 7939

Re: TV - HD Ask a friend...

I'd love to tell Sky to do one, my issue is that I live in a rural location with broadband speed of 1.5Mb/s :oops: Does anyone have an idea on what options I have available where I could ditch Sky, but still have access to decent TV? Thanks in advance! I have the same rural broadband issues and jus...
by Overthehill
Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: winning 1-0 at Arsenal. yes
Replies: 58
Views: 6293

Re: winning 1-0 at Arsenal. yes

We're long overdue a win, so why not?
Ive stuck a fiver on us too win at 16/1.
0-1 and Detour to score is 390/1 on betfair.
by Overthehill
Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do you do for a Living ?
Replies: 249
Views: 41480

Re: What do you do for a Living ?

GM at Industrial Gas Engineering business specialising in the Bakery industry.