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by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs tickets
Replies: 17
Views: 868

Re: Spurs tickets

Jamesy wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:31 am
The block on sale is strictly seating only so I’m not expecting to have to stand up.
It said that when i was there for the cup, everyone stood up so i had to
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
Replies: 84
Views: 1520

Re: A movie title for BFC this season

National Lampoon's Premier League Vacation
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Masters golf
Replies: 52
Views: 2754

Re: Masters golf

Carlos the Great wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:10 am
Is Tommy Fleetwood his real name or is it like Johny Vegas or Captain America
I do love that there's a Lancashire golfer called Tommy Fleetwood. Something of the Eastbound and Down about it. There'd be gold in a fictionalised cartoon i reckon.
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nathan Tella
Replies: 56
Views: 3344

Re: Nathan Tella

bumba wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:27 am
Tella
Harwood-Bellis = £40 million

Trafford
Ramsey
O'Shea = £42 million


Let that sink in
That may be over simplifying things, but jeez that makes uncomfortable reading
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
Replies: 19
Views: 1746

Re: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things

Nonayforever wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:14 pm
So, is it you who writes " don't put your fingers in the toaster when it's on" & " avoid drinking WD40 it may cause stomach upsets " ?
That, but for mainframes :lol:
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay

This place is very different in Prague. Your drinks are delivered directly to your table by train https://www.vytopna.cz/en/branch/prague-wenceslas-square/about-branch https://youtu.be/1pyAwTAfq1I?si=D9p1e3MlP5WAVTsu A standard for when ive got anyone visiting. Definitely worth a reservation, and u...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
Replies: 19
Views: 1746

Re: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things

You get that a lot in the IT industry. Some take pleasure in scoffing at your lack of knowledge and declare that it's not their job to educate you. Others take the same question and gain pleasure in sharing their knowledge, and feeling good that they've helped somebody. And of course the whole team...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:08 pm
Watch out for pickpockets in Prague especially on public transport.
I mean, yeah, but its no Las Ramblas.
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay

Tivoli Gardens feels like the thing to see in Vienna tbh. Schnitzel will be pricey but its the home of it, so has to be done.
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Who is it?

"MOD: TO ALL…Please be considered when offering your opinions on another poster. We try to delete all comments that are insulting, if reported in the proper way. Pstotto has not posted for some time so perhaps our first thought should be about him and his welfare rather than using it as a stick to ...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

Silkyskills1 wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:51 pm
I'm rather elderly but can someone explain to me what a 'busted flush' is? It keeps appearing especially when someone seems to be discontented.
Something that may once have seemed promising however is now confirmed to be done and dusted, and of no or little residual value
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: Prague and Vienna Advice - Short stay

I'm off to Prague and then Vienna to watch the sublime King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in May. I arrive in Prague alone on the Thursday late afternoon and will have 24 hours in Prague before 2 friends will join me on the Friday. We then have another 24 hours before we go to the first gig on the ...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Make Celery Sticks
Replies: 33
Views: 1341

Re: How to Make Celery Sticks

Celery is great stuff a must in veg risotto (paired with carrot and other veg) and stir fries etc. Celeriac is also a decent root veg, not up with spuds, onions, carrots or parsnips but ahead of turnips definitely. Never been into celery soup though. Good sliced up and stirred into mince and onions...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Who is it?

Do understand that mental health potentially can be used as a get of of jail free card....I was more explaining my interpretation of the situation and why I dont feel it was so much people accepting or condoning what he was saying, rather there was more a tendency to be quietly concerned for him? O...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
Replies: 19
Views: 1746

Re: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things

claret2018 wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:12 am
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

People should realise it’s ok not to know everything, and not having an opinion on most things is absolutely fine
"Be reyt" - Leonid Toptunov
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Who is it?

Do understand that mental health potentially can be used as a get of of jail free card....I was more explaining my interpretation of the situation and why I dont feel it was so much people accepting or condoning what he was saying, rather there was more a tendency to be quietly concerned for him? O...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre season tour
Replies: 57
Views: 5327

Re: Pre season tour

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:21 pm
Maybe because in the context of wider life it really doesn’t matter.
Quite. There are a few fixations held by some people on here and while sometimes understandable to an extent, it does veer into self-parody at times.
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Who is it?

He'd be welcome to post, obviously. Not suggesting he is or should be persona non-grata, but mental health isn't and shouldn't be a get out of jail free card for some questionable tropes and statements.
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is it?
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Who is it?

I don't miss his racism, tbh. It was strangely tolerated on here for too long imo
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Make Celery Sticks
Replies: 33
Views: 1341

Re: How to Make Celery Sticks

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:54 am
Celery is awful stuff. I’d rather eat Brillo pads. 😵💫🫣
Some school canteen you have there John
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Make Celery Sticks
Replies: 33
Views: 1341

Re: How to Make Celery Sticks

Rowls wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:52 am
FAKE NEWS
Ah!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_carrot

Mind partially un-blown with sticky back plastic
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Make Celery Sticks
Replies: 33
Views: 1341

Re: How to Make Celery Sticks

Reminds me of when i found out that "Baby Carrots" are just trimmed down regular carrots, and not specially grown / early harvested variety

Image
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt...
Replies: 308
Views: 19421

Re: JJ Watt...

I like JJ Watt and have since before most people on here had ever heard of him. He's doing a lovely job representing the club. It still seems likely he's being paid to do so, hasn't invested in any meaningful way and it's very definite he has no say in how the club is run. We should enjoy him but w...
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OJ
Replies: 25
Views: 1703

Re: OJ

Custom 100k Coffin apparently

Fits like a glove
by ŽižkovClaret
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
Replies: 19
Views: 1746

The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things

More importantly, being aware of that ignorance, and as such not proffering opinions about subjects you do not have a grasp on.

I ask potentially stupid questions professionally, at least as part of my job, and it doesn't half take some getting used to to get past the fear of looking like an idiot.
by ŽižkovClaret
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Princess Anne
Replies: 19
Views: 2886

Re: Princess Anne

Good job she didn't go to Barley, it's full apparently.
by ŽižkovClaret
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Seat swap day
Replies: 18
Views: 1421

Re: Seat swap day

Dark Cloud wrote:
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:15 pm
I'd like to encourage the guy who sits behind me to swap. (Not with me, but with someone in a completely different stand!!!)
If you're P8 in Bob Lord, i have good news for you :lol:
by ŽižkovClaret
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Make Celery Sticks
Replies: 33
Views: 1341

Re: How to Make Celery Sticks

If im nipping across from the office for my lunch, chances are i'll go for the sticks. Sue me :lol:

Horses for courses, but yeah there should be both options, but the German supermarkets don't tend to do choice....
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

CoolClaret wrote:
Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:57 pm
So?

Be nice if a local biz in the Burnley Borough could host something like that. Not sure why some official club events are taking place in Manchester now.
A local do doesnt raise 60k. Its a fundraiser
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Henry Winter
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Re: Henry Winter

Wonder if he could still get an Athletic move or as that horse bolted?
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre season tour
Replies: 57
Views: 5327

Re: Pre season tour

It may come as no surprise that the blurb for the tour looks to be incorrect. According to the club list, Hunt is “PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS” not “President” although why it needs to be such a grand title is anyone’s guess Just US style Corporate titles, that's all. The UK equivalent would b...
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre season tour
Replies: 57
Views: 5327

Re: Pre season tour

I think there's a disconnect between what we consider a "club president" vs President as a corporate position.

Good to see us being represented at something so high profile
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:52 am
No wonder they put the prices up if they think the 2500 on the list for Premier league STs will still want one.
There is the issue
by ŽižkovClaret
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

CoolClaret wrote:
Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:58 pm
You'd have thought the BFCITC dinner would've taken place somewhere ...erm... in the community, wouldn't you?
Its a fundraiser for BFCITC not a BFCITC activity.....
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 3992

Re: Dull man's club.

Vincent'sCap wrote:
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:44 pm
My wife has just “caught” me vacuuming the garage floor. Quote: “no other man would vacuum his garage floor”. Please prove her wrong 🙏

M 56 size UK 9 no bananas :lol:
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Tbf, there's worse things a wife has caught her husband doing with the vacuum cleaner, im sure
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

Burnley1989 wrote:
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:39 pm
Go on Zizkov, you’re dieing to say it 😂
Not sure i follow, so by all means expand?
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 3992

Re: Dull man's club.

Juan Tanamera wrote:
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:53 pm
The ironing board cover I ordered for 'er indoors should arrive by 8pm today.
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George Oghani would approve!
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:28 pm
Pleased you don't then and I'm surprised at that response from a supporter
Sure there is some delegation, but wouldn't you b the same?
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 3992

Re: Dull man's club.

Bosscat wrote:
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:35 pm
Defo get her suspension checked out
Aye, see if they can check the Peugeot too while she's there
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

I've just had my cancellation confirmation email which I'm actually quite upset about. But our gas and electric contract came to and end, increasing our direct debit by £100 and childcare costs have gone up substantially too, so something had to give :-( Really gutted. Had the same email. I'm sure ...
by ŽižkovClaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

ClaretTony wrote:
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:42 pm
Very definitely - nothing gets done unless he wants it.
Must admit if i owned the club i'd be the same
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:03 pm
Malaga home games are good fun, been 4 or 5 times.

Very steep steps in parts of the ground we have been in but have never gone in the "English end"
Haha yeah doing Cordoba away with the Guiri Army! :) :lol:
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Man Utd under Ratcliffe / Brailsford in danger of being the new Woodward at Saints?
Replies: 6
Views: 451

Re: Is Man Utd under Ratcliffe / Brailsford in danger of being the new Woodward at Saints?

Chester Perry wrote:
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:58 pm
far to early to tell - but the management team recruitment appears to be targeting the type and quality of people they need
I think if they let Ashworth lead, it could work out ok, but i'm unsure if they wont give in to their urge to interfere
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate
Replies: 69
Views: 3918

Re: BFCITC Dinner - 4 May 2024 @ Hilton MCR Deansgate

Whilst unfortunately people at the rear of the JMc Lower are having to move, it's not to accommodate more hospitality. It's to accommodate corporate away fans instead of them sitting in the JH Upper. I wonder if the club could offer them the respective JHU seats instead at their current JML rates a...
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

In fairness you were a bit mad getting one in the first place living where you do :D Those living a distance away or losing their income shouldn't have needed to be mentioned but I did say why wouldn't anyone so my mistake. Aye, was a "fun" idea for a one off, but i intend to travel more widely thi...
by ŽižkovClaret
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
Replies: 163
Views: 7302

Re: So who's renewed their ST?

Why would anyone not renew. I've decided i can't justify the travel. Leaving work Friday straight to the airport, and not getting back until late on Sunday takes it out of you, especially when you end up with a few consecutive home game weekends. Add to that the EFL TV slot often being Friday night...
by ŽižkovClaret
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interesting that potential contract clause mentioned again.
Replies: 61
Views: 3361

Re: Interesting that potential contract clause mentioned again.

Dunno, but I doubt it would be more damaging than relegation. Also, what benefit is there to Eyres or Trafford playing every week and his saleability decreasing? I don't think, if we accept the premise that the clause exists, that they anticipated it going so badly when they inserted such a clause