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by ColneMonkey
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Replies: 74
Views: 4480

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?

When my office was over Preston way, I recall seeing a hairdresser in Bamber Bridge called ‘Blonds on Top’.


Sadly it’s now closed, but I just found the name hilarious.
by ColneMonkey
Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local recommendation, patio doors and windows.
Replies: 6
Views: 608

Re: Local recommendation, patio doors and windows.

Colne Glass & Glazing - did all of our windows & doors.

Give them a google & Rob will get you sorted.
by ColneMonkey
Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hungarian GP F1
Replies: 19
Views: 1157

Re: Hungarian GP F1

I know I’m probably not in the majority, but since F1 left normal telly for $ky, I’ve not watched a single race. During the season it was part of my Sunday routine.

It’s probably the one sport (footy excluded, obviously) that I actually miss when it’s not available.
by ColneMonkey
Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coffee beans
Replies: 55
Views: 2378

Re: Coffee beans

We use Rave Coffee who I can highly recommend. We’ve always found that anything we’ve ordered has been roasted just the day before so is always really fresh. We prefer a dark roast, strong flavour, so if you’re the same try their Italian Job or Moka Java - although we’ve tried loads more of them and...
by ColneMonkey
Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your biggest sporting achievements?
Replies: 145
Views: 6828

Re: Your biggest sporting achievements?

Christ Church Primary (Colne) Three-legged race, 1989. I was partnered with my mate Gareth who, halfway down the track, managed to stand on my ankle and bend my foot in such a way I nearly passed out. However, I pushed through the pain and we won! My ankle has been knackered ever since and randomly ...
by ColneMonkey
Wed May 31, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Wooden Sleepers
Replies: 24
Views: 2109

Re: O/T Wooden Sleepers

I bought mine from Airedale Tree Surgeons in Steeton. Might be too far away if you live in Burnley but worth asking. They were by far the cheapest and offer a delivery service.

No website, but they have a fb page and phone number if you google the name.
by ColneMonkey
Sun May 28, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which Game?
Replies: 168
Views: 5409

Re: Which Game?

I can’t quite remember what the process was claimed to be, but now that Everton have survived the drop, does that mean that Burnley (and others) will proceed with the legal pursuit of looking to recoup loss of earning?

If so, survival may be celebrated but come with painful repercussions?
by ColneMonkey
Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UK emergency-alert system…
Replies: 88
Views: 5411

Re: UK emergency-alert system…

claptrappers_union wrote:
Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:25 pm
You’re not worth saving in a life-threatening event
:lol:
by ColneMonkey
Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UK emergency-alert system…
Replies: 88
Views: 5411

Re: UK emergency-alert system…

My wife’s went off for about 5 seconds (Samsung), whereas mine did diddly squit (iPhone). I presume that’s the point of a test, but I would like to know why mine didn’t work!
by ColneMonkey
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Tariff
Replies: 11
Views: 1799

Re: Intelligent Octopus Tariff

Thanks for the replies!

I’ve checked and both the car and charger is compatible, so that’s good. Now just to figure out how to swap things over. The 10pp kWh is impressive, as I’ve been charging at work at 22pp kWh which I always thought was a good price for a public charger.
by ColneMonkey
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Tariff
Replies: 11
Views: 1799

Re: Intelligent Octopus Tariff

I’ve got a podpoint charger which came as part of the car. We rarely use it as it’s actually cheaper to charge at work. We mainly use it for emergencies if anything as we’re not on any special tariff that gives us the lower prices overnight. Can I ask, with the Octopus Intelligent/Go, can you use an...
by ColneMonkey
Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets+ live video stream
Replies: 20
Views: 1866

Re: Clarets+ live video stream

NRC wrote:
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:51 pm
I cast each and every game from my iPad to my tv. Never had difficulty yet
Just out of interest, do you do this via an Apple TV device? I’ve got an older TV but with a fire stick and haven’t found a decent way of streaming or mirroring from my Mac book.

Edit for spelling.
by ColneMonkey
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blood Donations
Replies: 48
Views: 1865

Re: Blood Donations

Corky wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 11:26 pm
Very commendable but I believe it is not a shortage of donors that’s the problem. It is a shortage of NHS staff.
There’s always a shortage of staff, but this amber alert is linked to a shortage of blood units.
by ColneMonkey
Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most picturesque stadium views in the world
Replies: 23
Views: 2164

Re: Most picturesque stadium views in the world

There’s a video somewhere of a steam train going down the side of a pitch while there’s a game underway. I’m sure someone has seen it and/or has a link.

Not necessarily picturesque admittedly, but pretty interesting nonetheless.

Edit - found it:

https://youtu.be/QPUHIf4VKLQ
by ColneMonkey
Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Laptop recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 1236

Re: Laptop recommendations

I've always been a Windows user, but after much consideration and returning to Uni last year, I bought my very first apple product - a macbook air (m1 variety). I have to say it is a fantastic piece of kit. I've used it for assignments, video editing, programming and I have to say its just works rea...
by ColneMonkey
Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roast Dinner Deliveries Nelson/Colne
Replies: 48
Views: 5441

Re: Roast Dinner Deliveries Nelson/Colne

Which town does she live in? Nelson, Colne, Barrowford? There are probably local pubs that could deliver. The Emmot Arms is a good shout but not if she lives in Nelson as its a fair trek. Edit: just to add, the Trawden Arms also does an amazing roast, the Yorkshire puddings are massive, but alas, ma...
by ColneMonkey
Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Realistic ambitions under ALK
Replies: 102
Views: 10081

Re: Realistic ambitions under ALK

Foshiznik wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:14 am
Basically as is but with more investment in the transfer window.

A club our size shouldn't expect to be top 10 annually. Unless ALK turn out to be owned by a Sheikh.
Anything above the bottom 3 is fine with me.
by ColneMonkey
Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Realistic ambitions under ALK
Replies: 102
Views: 10081

Re: Realistic ambitions under ALK

I think, realistically, to become one of the ever present top 15 teams, like Everton - good enough to compete and maintain our place at the top table... ...and to avoid at all costs being rebranded as the Burnley Buccaneer's or some other horrible Americanised name. :lol: Edit: Actually we'd probabl...
by ColneMonkey
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pet insurance/vets
Replies: 31
Views: 2301

Re: Pet insurance/vets

Its a business at the end of the day. Although it does give peace of mind, up to the point when you have to claim, I've found pet insurance impossible to claim against. Our beloved pooch, who is sadly no longer with us, was once suspected to have parvo virus so the vet suggested a series of blood te...
by ColneMonkey
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: football manager 2020 - free
Replies: 3
Views: 891

Re: football manager 2020 - free

Spotted this and I'm actively trying to resist. Busy job, two kids and always diy and tasks at home. I'd love to pick up the FM game again but its just too risky!
by ColneMonkey
Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ollie Watkins
Replies: 51
Views: 7219

Re: Ollie Watkins

18 Twix, perhaps. Although it'll be interesting to see how the value holds outside of the stadium.
by ColneMonkey
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BBC commentary
Replies: 184
Views: 14065

Re: BBC commentary

It might be my claret tinted glasses but I felt the commentary and studio input could have all been mistaken for Wolves supporters. Very positive about anything they did. Not very fussed about anything Burnley did. Don't get me wrong, Wolves have some very nice players indeed, but the last segment i...
by ColneMonkey
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Signed picture of Turf Moor on eBay
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Re: Signed picture of Turf Moor on eBay

ClaretMov wrote:
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:01 pm
Wow 30 pound delivery from Todmorden are they sending it by stretched limo

Most courier companies won't allow items that have glass in them - injury risk to staff if they become broken. They also won't cover under insurance if they're broken.

A Limo would probably do it though.
by ColneMonkey
Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Australia is dull
Replies: 43
Views: 3937

Re: Australia is dull

We've just finished watching a three part documentary by Simon Reeve on the iplayer about Australia. Very interesting stuff. It was done back in 2013, or there abouts and looks into the fact that the government was essentially pillaging the Aboriginal homeland with coal, gold, silver and iron mines ...
by ColneMonkey
Sun May 31, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Farmers fields
Replies: 78
Views: 7203

Re: Farmers fields

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun May 31, 2020 11:22 am

Out came the muck spreader and people got covered in it.
Please, please let there be video of this!
by ColneMonkey
Fri May 29, 2020 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scariest Film (not the most gory)
Replies: 56
Views: 3555

Re: Scariest Film (not the most gory)

I watched Tremors when I was a little bit too young for it. I was at a friends house and his Dad had it on VHS. We watched the whole film, then it was time for me to go home for tea - I've never run so fast down the road in my life.

I can laugh at it now, but the fear back then was very much real!
by ColneMonkey
Fri May 15, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Old local sayings
Replies: 131
Views: 15008

Re: Old local sayings

My mother in law, Burnley born and bread, uses am-a-gate - pronounced like 'I'm a gate'.

I think it means 'I said to...' or something? Does anyone else use this?

When I first heard her use it I didnt have a clue what she was saying!
by ColneMonkey
Mon May 04, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HSBC Letter Scam
Replies: 3
Views: 2326

Re: HSBC Letter Scam

Now, I wouldn't recommend this but... I once had an email which was blatantly a phishing attempt. Reckoned to be from Halifax who I didnt have any accounts with, full of spelling and grammatical errors etc... The link provided went to some foreign site with a poorly, half-arsed attempt at looking li...
by ColneMonkey
Fri May 01, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club Shop Website
Replies: 24
Views: 2322

Re: Club Shop Website

What are the sizes like with the home shirts? Is it still the best idea to go for one size up from your normal size?
by ColneMonkey
Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How do you relieve the pain with cramp?
Replies: 59
Views: 4625

Re: How do you relieve the pain with cramp?

Whenever I've had cramp (generally calf's) I've found that giving the muscle in question a good stretch relieves things almost instantly. It's probably not the recommended way to deal with it, but it works for me.

Its bloody painful anyhow, so I'm glad you've had some relief.
by ColneMonkey
Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is what I'm up against
Replies: 65
Views: 6518

Re: This is what I'm up against

Tony, your doing a good job and I would expect the overwhelming majority will agree. Mental health is frequently a forgotten part of our overall health - if you do feel you're struggling make sure you pick up the phone and talk to friends and family etc... We're all in this together, and that's exac...
by ColneMonkey
Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Juventus Players
Replies: 21
Views: 1727

Re: Juventus Players

Not wanting to sidetrack to post, but the bbc article says it'll save the club around €90m.

Now I'm not sure how may players they have but that's an obscene amount of money for just 4 months of the year. :o
by ColneMonkey
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flights into the UK
Replies: 11
Views: 2743

Re: Flights into the UK

I have two friends with a young child currently stuck in New Zealand. Should have flown back a few days ago but all flights were cancelled! It's crazy as when they set off a few weeks ago the UK was open and everything was reasonably normal. Now we're locked down. Shows how much things can change in...
by ColneMonkey
Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oxymorons
Replies: 34
Views: 2871

Re: Oxymorons

Mothers Union quiet day.
by ColneMonkey
Mon Feb 03, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal Forum In Melt Down
Replies: 107
Views: 17143

Re: Arsenal Forum In Melt Down

The problem I have with clubs like Arsenal are that they're portrayed as invincible by the press - a belief also held by the fans on the forums. One headline, I think it was the guardian, states JRod 'fluffed his lines', yet goes on to waffle about how unfortunate Arsenal were. There was a little me...
by ColneMonkey
Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Throw One Inn - The Virtual Pub
Replies: 208
Views: 10742

Re: The Royal Woan - The Virtual Pub

I remember the virtual pub and the midnight club too.

Strange, as I was working last wednesday night and actually checked on UTC to see if there was a post along those lines!
by ColneMonkey
Sat Nov 02, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fifa 20
Replies: 26
Views: 2679

Re: Fifa 20

I've personally flicked between fifa and pes previously, but it's been many years since I've bought either. Jumping stright into fifa 20 is a terrible, frustrating experience. There's really not much though gone into it if you're a casual player or new to the franchise. It's just hard work, currentl...
by ColneMonkey
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fifa 20
Replies: 26
Views: 2679

Fifa 20

I'm sure there are plenty of people on the board who play, but I just want to ask... How on earth do you actually do it? I have the rough basics back in my head now; dribble, pass, sprint, shoot and jockey buttons etc... (The last fifa game I bought is '09, when it seems so much easier to control/ta...
by ColneMonkey
Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic
Replies: 40
Views: 3777

Re: 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic

The leader of the orchestra, that played on whilst the ship went down, was Wallace Hartley from Colne. They all perished. Indeed, born and bread in Colne I believe. His grave is in Colne Cemetery and theres loads of stuff about him in the Library. At the time the film was being made researchers cam...
by ColneMonkey
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Changing Virgin media to BT ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1580

Re: Changing Virgin media to BT ?

I left Virgin and signed up to Talk Talk for £22.50 a month for fibre broadband including line rental. Then I bought the excellent BT Youview box for freeview and, with my Netflix and Amazon subscriptions for another £20 a month, I don't miss Virgin at all. It's just the broadband we want really. W...
by ColneMonkey
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Changing Virgin media to BT ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1580

Re: Changing Virgin media to BT ?

We're also looking to switch providers too - currently with Virgin but happy to move to whoever can provide the best deal. We've never been interested in sports or movies, just the base TV package and an average broadband speed but our bills are now going past £60 a month which strikes me as way too...
by ColneMonkey
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vegan Fish & Chips, Anyone?
Replies: 33
Views: 2992

Re: Vegan Fish & Chips, Anyone?

Garnerssoap wrote:Felafal’s quite good
I'd like to say something funny about middle eastern food..... but I'd just falafel.


Sorry.
by ColneMonkey
Fri May 31, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston sayings
Replies: 35
Views: 4444

Re: Preston sayings

Wile E Coyote wrote:only need to go to clayton or gt harwood to find exactly same
It's a bit Blackburn too. They also have buzz instead of bus.

The whole marster/plarster thing has me in stitches but is also is used for barth (bath) too.

Strange stuff.
by ColneMonkey
Fri May 24, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Smiths Salt and Vinegar crisps
Replies: 11
Views: 2264

Re: Smiths Salt and Vinegar crisps

Salt & Vinegar crisps are almost tasteless compared to what I remember them. I'm still searching for that jaw aching sensation that used to go with this particular flavour. I remember Seabrook crisps being ridiculously strong, especially the pickled onion ones but now taste quite bland. I can't work...
by ColneMonkey
Sun May 12, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: urinary tract infection
Replies: 22
Views: 3430

Re: urinary tract infection

Cranberry juice is a but of an old wives tale.

If things don't clear up after a few days book a telephone consultation with the GP.

The best thing you can do, and it may seem currently the last thing you fancy doing, is to drink plenty. You need to flush it out. :o
by ColneMonkey
Sun May 12, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is there a better sight in football?
Replies: 11
Views: 1843

Re: Is there a better sight in football?

Much praise to the ground staff. It's the end of the season and the pitch looks computer generated on that photo, it's so clean and tidy.
by ColneMonkey
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MODS PLEASE WAKE Up-Get rid of the spam threads
Replies: 55
Views: 6022

Re: MODS PLEASE WAKE Up-Get rid of the spam threads

It may be worth checking if the phpbb version in use on the board is the current version and upgrading if need be. The system is open source so fixes are always being released in new versions. However if the spammers are legitimately creating accounts, logging in, then posting theres not much you ca...
by ColneMonkey
Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Laptop recommendation
Replies: 17
Views: 1856

Re: Laptop recommendation

If you Google 'Dell outlet uk', you'll find quite a lot of good prices for decent spec laptops. The outlet specialises in either returned or unsold kit. As its checked over by Dell themselves it'll be in very good condition. Sometimes they clear laptops and PCs if they've changed the model do some w...
by ColneMonkey
Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fleabag - TV Series
Replies: 12
Views: 1913

Re: Fleabag - TV Series

One of the best written/scripted programmes I've seen on TV for a while. So quick and clever - loved the first series, glad this one has started off as good.
by ColneMonkey
Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best coffee
Replies: 37
Views: 2978

Re: Best coffee

They have. Can’t remember what it was called tho. Nasty stuff. Like coffee. Americans. The best reason ever for not drinking coffee. Well, that and the fact it makes your breath smell like you have been eating poodle shite. Tea is the best. So ner. To be fair, tea is my main drink. Has to be Yorksh...