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by BennyD
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Thread
Replies: 784
Views: 25101

Re: Match Thread

I don’t usually comment on post mortems but I feel I must after that game. VAR is unfit for purpose. Their handball in the build up to their goal was allowed, where a less obvious hand ball in the build up to ours wasn’t allowed. The red card was marginal; I’ve seen worse ignored in many other games...
by BennyD
Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashes Second Test
Replies: 998
Views: 33254

Re: Ashes Second Test

jrgbfc wrote:
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:16 pm
It's very easy to say it. If the boot was on the other foot most England fans would be saying it was clever play.
Wrong. It was very unsporting whoever perpetrated it.
by BennyD
Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7854

Re: France riots

Not proven to be a murder (though maybe manslaughter - or whatever equivalent in French law). No indication it was racist- more anti-criminal. Just because the criminal in question is not white- doesnt make it racist. Comments like this tend to indicate that racial minorities cannot be policed and ...
by BennyD
Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What’s your favourite type of goal ?
Replies: 64
Views: 2155

Re: What’s your favourite type of goal ?

IanMcL wrote:
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:38 pm
Burnley goals.
Scotland goals.
Ah yes, Scotland goals. Due to their rarity, every one is a collectors item.
by BennyD
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse flies
Replies: 39
Views: 3785

Re: Horse flies

Venkys4eva wrote:
Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:01 am
Worse year ever for the little b******s! They seem to love me too, I got bitten by 5 at once on a walk last week. I bought some insect repellent and so far so good.
Work harder, and buy a car. There’s no need to walk these days, it can be bad for your health.
by BennyD
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Air Source Heat Pump Systems
Replies: 28
Views: 1875

Re: Air Source Heat Pump Systems

Indeed. They’ll set themselves up, corner the market, recycle what they can, and dump the rest in landfill. That’s what tends to happen in ‘green’ issues.
by BennyD
Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Air Source Heat Pump Systems
Replies: 28
Views: 1875

Re: Air Source Heat Pump Systems

Solar panels work just fine. That’s why I bought them. Heat pumps are crap from all the research I did. Electric cars ‘work fine’ as well, but both have a limited life span. When that happens, there’s going to be many millions of solar panels that are going to need recycling without the required fa...
by BennyD
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: British National Road Race
Replies: 6
Views: 886

Re: British National Road Race

IMO, the only Road Racing worth watching involves motorbikes ridden with gusto and clanking knackers.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Air Source Heat Pump Systems
Replies: 28
Views: 1875

Re: Air Source Heat Pump Systems

Yet another ‘green’ fad that will wither and die. Most of these ‘great ideas’ will end up costing the planet more than they save. Electric cars, solar panels, and wind turbines will all cause major problems down the line.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse flies
Replies: 39
Views: 3785

Re: Horse flies

For a moment I thought Pegasus had become a reality.
by BennyD
Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sub goes Missing
Replies: 189
Views: 13274

Re: Sub goes Missing

$1m per trip? What the he!! was he fuelling, a fleet of A380s?
by BennyD
Sat Jun 24, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sub goes Missing
Replies: 189
Views: 13274

Re: Sub goes Missing

It was a blatant attempt to make a fortune. A similar thing happened when climbing Everest was turned into a commercial venture, a disaster occurred. Basically, It’s for rich people to see who can p!ss highest up the wall; I’ve been to the top of Everest, well I’ve been down to the Titanic, well I’v...
by BennyD
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sub goes Missing
Replies: 189
Views: 13274

Re: Sub goes Missing

An explosion is when something expands rapidly into its surroundings. An implosion is when something contracts rapidly into its surroundings. The end result is pretty much the same; anybody in the immediate vicinity will be having issues. Having said that, an implosion will likely be more emphatic, ...
by BennyD
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy fathers day
Replies: 17
Views: 1207

Re: Happy fathers day

A difficult day. I was a Dad until cancer took my only kid when he was 18, and I miss him every day.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just Stop Oil...
Replies: 212
Views: 9379

Re: Just Stop Oil...

This is all a bit depressing. I think I’ll go for a drive and turn some petrol into speed and noise. Bolloxcs to Greta.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 50+
Replies: 33
Views: 2993

Re: 50+

I’m so glad I’m 60 and not 16. I’ve done all I’ve wanted to do, and now I’m enjoying the fruits of my labours.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst hotel you have ever stayed?
Replies: 71
Views: 3876

Re: Worst hotel you have ever stayed?

Volvoclaret wrote:
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:27 pm
Vegasclarets mums house
😉
No way. There was a Goblin teasmaid when I stayed there.
by BennyD
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best hotel you have ever stayed?
Replies: 96
Views: 4236

Re: Best hotel you have ever stayed?

It Is What It Is wrote:
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:58 pm
Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Oooozes class.
Anniversary treat from our sons....no way would I pay those prices!
Seconded. We got upgraded to a full suite complete with a butler. Worth every penny.
by BennyD
Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bene ‘n’ hot
Replies: 44
Views: 5330

Re: Bene ‘n’ hot

I've made a few Singapore slings over the weekend BBC recipe 25ml Dry Gin 25ml Bene 25ml Cherry Brandy Few drops Angostura bitters Ice 50ml Pineapple juice 25ml Lime Juice Topped up with sparkling water Garnish (cocktail cherry...) https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/singapore-sling Also made a gim...
by BennyD
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Perth Clarets
Replies: 17
Views: 1800

Re: Perth Clarets

I guess that depends on which Perth he is moving to.
by BennyD
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds fans
Replies: 81
Views: 11529

Re: Leeds fans

Watching Dirty Leeds circling the drain is my favourite closed season pastime.
by BennyD
Wed May 24, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dambusters.
Replies: 29
Views: 2248

Re: Dambusters.

Yes it does, although another family anecdote has been proved to be not quite the truth! He was Royal Navy VR rather than Royal Marines unless there was secondment. But he was definitely one of the first at the D-Day landings, aged only23 or 24 and was awarded the DSC. In which case he must have be...
by BennyD
Wed May 24, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dambusters.
Replies: 29
Views: 2248

Re: Dambusters.

I heard a variation of the tale regarding his demise. The story goes that the Mosquito he was flying was a Canadian version and the fuel control levers were in a different position to where he would have expected them to be. Somebody tried to inform him of the difference but his ears were closed. T...
by BennyD
Wed May 17, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dambusters.
Replies: 29
Views: 2248

Re: Dambusters.

Gibson thought he was destined to die on the raid after his black Lab ( N*gger) was killed just outside the main gate of Scampton while the final briefing was taking place. He had been with Gibson all through the war and was the Squadron mascot. Consequently, he did as much as he possibly could to m...
by BennyD
Mon May 15, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League relegation
Replies: 35
Views: 3022

Re: Premier League relegation

Oh Rick please don't bring back the pain of last season! Though we likely wouldn't have had such a tremendous season this year if the last one wasn't so bad It was the best thing that could have happened to us. We thinned out an ageing squad, filled it with shrewd signings, changed the playing styl...
by BennyD
Mon May 15, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 56
Views: 5421

Re: Las Vegas

California Colner wrote:
Mon May 15, 2023 6:05 pm
Vegas is expensive
It has to be to build and maintain all those billion dollar resorts. Most of them are greatly subsidised by gambling losses from the mug punters that flock there.
by BennyD
Mon May 15, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driving rants (max 2 per person)
Replies: 159
Views: 7552

Re: Driving rants (max 2 per person)

1) Middle/3rd Lane hoggers
2) SUVs.
3) People who haven’t got the speed of thought required to be on the road.

Having said that, SUVs hogging the middle/3rd lane are likely to be driven by people without any recognisable thought process.
by BennyD
Mon May 15, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 56
Views: 5421

Re: Las Vegas

If you couldn’t stand the place how come you been many times? I used to fly airliners there. Even when our (very nice) hotel was paid for and we got £100 a day allowances, the standard 6 day lay-over was a pain in the butt. I had my regular pub that showed Prem football, so I used to spend my time ...
by BennyD
Sat May 13, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 56
Views: 5421

Re: Las Vegas

I’ve been many times and, I have to say, I can’t stand the place. It’s like Blackpool on steroids. It’s probably the slickest money -milking scheme on the planet, and about as real as Jordan’s t!ts.
by BennyD
Thu May 11, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite cover versions
Replies: 98
Views: 4460

Re: Favourite cover versions

Disturbed - Sound of Silence
Ramones - Wonderful World
by BennyD
Wed May 10, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fully Electric Cars
Replies: 812
Views: 39629

Re: Fully Electric Cars

Bosscat wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 4:56 pm
Still use our Jag E-Pace for longer journeys BennyD not succumbed completely to the dark side just yet 😉
Good man. Keep resisting, you know it makes sense.:)
by BennyD
Sun May 07, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fully Electric Cars
Replies: 812
Views: 39629

Re: Fully Electric Cars

I’ll reduce the effect on the planet and use my Jag F Type R instead of an EV.
by BennyD
Wed May 03, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: AIR con re-gas
Replies: 33
Views: 1911

Re: AIR con re-gas

Don’t be tempted to get it done at Halfrauds. They charge as much as everyone else, but only do half a job.
by BennyD
Wed May 03, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?
Replies: 167
Views: 7097

Re: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?

I’m 60, so that makes one of the youngest on this thread! Born in Bank Hall in 1962, moved away in 1980, but always a Burnley fan.
by BennyD
Tue May 02, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fat Sam
Replies: 121
Views: 9275

Re: Fat Sam

I’ve only got one thing to say; HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :D
by BennyD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 20
Views: 3341

Re: Alan Pace

Tbh, I’m fully behind Mr Pace, I think he’s doing a great job in moving the club forward. He’s not afraid of making tough decisions, and he’s making lots of good ones at the moment. If he and Vinny continue as they are, I’m sure they’ll do what they can to take us to the next level. Great times to b...
by BennyD
Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Humble Pie
Replies: 51
Views: 3946

Re: Humble Pie

To me, the crippler about relegation was that it was reported that Vinny wouldn’t come if we weren’t in the Prem. I was overjoyed when he did, because it gave us access to Man C’s youngsters. Having said that, I wasn’t expecting such a fantastic season. IMO, he will, in time, become a better manager...
by BennyD
Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 155
Views: 6997

Re: Today's Football

BennyD wrote:
Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:57 pm
This is starting to feel like it’s meant to be; we were relegated on my (60th) birthday, and today is my (34th) anniversary. Could it……..?
YES, we ****’n can! Get in! UTC!!!
by BennyD
Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hypocrite Dyche
Replies: 68
Views: 4667

Re: Hypocrite Dyche

It’s threads like this that makes me embarrassed to be a Burnley fan. When you consider the life expectancy of the average Prem managerial appointment, and what he did for us over nearly 10 years, the nay sayers should be ashamed of themselves. Sure, it went a bit flat at the end, but the correct de...
by BennyD
Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 155
Views: 6997

Re: Today's Football

This is starting to feel like it’s meant to be; we were relegated on my (60th) birthday, and today is my (34th) anniversary. Could it……..?
by BennyD
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 01/04
Replies: 156
Views: 6841

Re: Today's Football 01/04

I’ve been saying it for a while. They’re dropping like a lift with a cut cable.
by BennyD
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany to Spurs
Replies: 75
Views: 7673

Re: Kompany to Spurs

Vinny is going nowhere for the foreseeable future. He signed on for the long haul at Burnley and he will see the bulk of his contract out. He is a very decent guy with high personal standards, and will serve his ‘apprenticeship’ for City with us. The Spurs connection is fantasy and lazy journalism, ...
by BennyD
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What’s your non clarets hobby?
Replies: 129
Views: 5453

Re: What’s your non clarets hobby?

Playing golf (badly).
Old motorbike restoration
Old car restoration
Driving fast cars
Observing for the IAM
Household DIY
by BennyD
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 11/3
Replies: 48
Views: 2350

Re: Today's footie 11/3

Everything going well for us so far. Fingers crossed it continues.
by BennyD
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Rovers
Replies: 146
Views: 6074

Re: Stoke v Rovers

I live only 10 miles away, and I know a few Stokies. Tbh, I wouldn’t go out of my way to have a beer with any of them.
by BennyD
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Rovers
Replies: 146
Views: 6074

Re: Stoke v Rovers

Happy days, and I really don’t like Stoke either.
by BennyD
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Rovers
Replies: 146
Views: 6074

Re: Stoke v Rovers

Tbf, North of the border is the best place for it. Let them freeze.
by BennyD
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gary Lineker
Replies: 262
Views: 6611

Re: Gary Lineker

It does seem a bit contradictory/hypocritical from Lineker. He’s calling out that these refugees should be allowed in by the boat load, but then sends in an array of Lawyers to try and avoid paying the tax that pays for their stay. What he’s saying is, let them come in, but let someone else pay for ...
by BennyD
Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool v Clarets match thread
Replies: 456
Views: 15907

Re: Blackpool v Clarets match thread

It seems the tactic for struggling teams is to park the bus for 90 mins because we struggle to break teams down. I really hope we have a punt at someone like Gyokeres at the end of the season. Still, a disappointing point is still a point. UTC.