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by claretnproud
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh King
Replies: 32
Views: 4437

Re: Josh King

Big mistake buying a striker from an Eddie Howe team. His sides always play on front foot and strikers get a flattering amount of chances due to this,
by claretnproud
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cycling Help (What Bike?)
Replies: 47
Views: 3431

Re: Cycling Help (What Bike?)

I have averaged 500 miles a month on my e bike since the covid 19 kicked off. Had my bike 2 years now. Some advice to anyone looking at e biking. 1....you will go much further on your e bike than your old bike so get the most powerful battery you can afford. 2.....crank driven bikes are recognised a...
by claretnproud
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cycling Help (What Bike?)
Replies: 47
Views: 3431

Re: Cycling Help (What Bike?)

get yerself a used hybrid with disc brakes. Loads of different types available.
by claretnproud
Sat May 30, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jeff Hendrick
Replies: 136
Views: 13409

Re: Jeff Hendrick

Jeffs worth to our club is greater than most fans realise I feel. His working back into the problem right back position has been tireless. For me he will be a big loss.
by claretnproud
Tue May 12, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

personally I would like to see cycles/e bikes heavily subsidised by the government rather than cycle ways initially. If the subsidies are a success and the cycling scheme has been successful in taking some traffic off the roads we may not need just so many cycle paths and so not wasting the tax paye...
by claretnproud
Mon May 11, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

And an equally big hazard is the deaf. It must be a right pain to a cyclist who rings his little bell in the full expectation that the pedestrian will accept him as king of the road, only for said pedestrian to not hear and to step into the way forcing the cyclist to run her over and perhaps damage...
by claretnproud
Sun May 10, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

The more obstacles you put in place of cycling eg: compulsory helmets, insurance, licences etc. The more people will die due not not cycling . The overwhelming body evidence is that the health benefits of cycling vastly outweigh the health risks. Anyone who can even vaguely think out of the box for...
by claretnproud
Sun May 10, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

The bells fitted to new bikes are shoite. I got a kiddies bell on mine and ring until I get a reaction from someone who is walking same way as me on towpath of canal. You do still get a reaction though from someone listening to music on headphones as you go past. This person often walks down middle ...
by claretnproud
Sun May 10, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

Plus a license number and insurance for road use. Cue...hysteria As a cyclist I agree that cyclists should be insured etc. I already pay road tax though so wouldnt want to pay twice. it is a big can of worms though as anyone who walks/drives or cycles the streets can cause an accident so should ped...
by claretnproud
Sun May 10, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get on yer bike....
Replies: 75
Views: 5867

Re: Get on yer bike....

My neighbour cycles now and again on a drop handle road bike. He sort of mocked me using an electric bike so I put him straight. I have been a cyclist on a regular bike all my life but developed asthma and was put on steroids. The steroids worked a treat so was able to carry on as normal with cyclin...
by claretnproud
Wed May 06, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I need a new oven
Replies: 14
Views: 1586

Re: I need a new oven

Thanks all. With the complication of buying local at the moment I have ordered one from ao......a Hisense for £299....I subscribe to which magazine and this make gets reviews that are usually got by the ovens over double the price....I always like to buy local whenever possible but in this instance ...
by claretnproud
Tue May 05, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aldi
Replies: 159
Views: 12743

Re: Aldi

I don't mind Rawtenstall for supermarket shopping. You can go into the clean and spacious Asda for your main branded items. Then drive a couple of minutes round the corner to Aldi for your German discounter stuff and after that you can walk across the carpark and call into the M&S foodhall for your...
by claretnproud
Tue May 05, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aldi
Replies: 159
Views: 12743

Re: Aldi

Serious question on Lidl v Aldi: I have only ever shopped in lidl as I've never lived near an aldi. What is the difference between the two on quality, range and price? very similar but both have their individual gems which are better than the mainstream supermarkets but much cheaper. Their strength...
by claretnproud
Tue May 05, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aldi
Replies: 159
Views: 12743

Re: Aldi

The instant coffee is absolute pants to be fair. As is the knock off Mars bars. Specific things I like from aldi: Frozen basa fillets especially salt and pepper Most of the beers and ales are good The jelly beans Mulitpack crisps (like sun bites) Pizzas, frozen and fresh Garlic pizza bread The extr...
by claretnproud
Tue May 05, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I need a new oven
Replies: 14
Views: 1586

I need a new oven

built in. Would like to buy local to Burnley/colne so any store recommendations and types/makes of ovens appreciated. utc.
by claretnproud
Fri May 01, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hilarious moments in our games
Replies: 82
Views: 7971

Re: Hilarious moments in our games

Singing to the Forest fan 'Have you ever seen your dick' The guy swimming on his inflatable in the centre circle at Carlisle I logged on to suggest the forest fan above. Really funny when even his mate took the p1ss out of him. looked for clip online without success but maybe used wrong key words. ...
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

I'd love to know what claretnproud's daily lockdown routine is. easy improving my health and well being (Which has helped my asthma no end) looking after my family/friends who need a cycle drop due to them isolating. avoid message boards where random strangers who have been stir crazy for weeks thi...
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:32 pm
Jesus Christ. There’s two of them.
Perhaps even more people out there who can actually think for themselves. Thats the rumour going round :o
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Or the alternative slant being that some people are incapable of thinking for themselves & showing common sense & as a result of this they are solely reliant on the government imposing rules & thinking for them. That could perhaps be a more plausible reason why the freedom is restricted. government...
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

I bet half the population has shopped for none essential items. For me though its down to common sense. ok B and Q closed initially but that was down to the company and not a government request/order. I think getting D.I.Y supplies makes sense in the grand scheme of things providing social distancin...
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

What we need is some footage of the cycle journey to Malham, on YouTube. Then we can all enjoy the ride. A beer at the end too! I am now questioning all the 'rules'. They are not good for our 'wellbeing'. Cycling on your own - no harm. Driving somewhere, parking and walking without close interactio...
by claretnproud
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Over the last weekend 7 cyclists from the York area where fined by police after they were caught drinking beer in the beer garden of a closed pub in Malham! I couldn't imagine drinking beer and cycling combined. It's tough enough when sober. Lets hope the idiots were hit hard with fines. Malham was...
by claretnproud
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Over the last weekend 7 cyclists from the York area where fined by police after they were caught drinking beer in the beer garden of a closed pub in Malham! I couldn't imagine drinking beer and cycling combined. It's tough enough when sober. Lets hope the idiots were hit hard with fines. Malham was...
by claretnproud
Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

pasted from the gov.uk website. One form of exercise a day either alone or with people you live with only. This might include running, walking or cycling. You should not drive to get to the place you are planning to exercise. that seems extremely clear. no restrictions on time limits or distance. ju...
by claretnproud
Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Bosscat wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:50 pm
surely you don`t think pushitpuss has an IQ of 130+ do you :roll: :roll: :roll:
it wouldnt be 130 even if he multiplied it by his shoe size ;)
by claretnproud
Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

It is extremely difficult trying to get through to ignorant, selfish people. It is like banging your head against a brick wall as selfish people do not realise they are selfish. But this debate is very simple. Government guidance as of 16th April urges people to "stay local", use open spaces near t...
by claretnproud
Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

That wind was a beggar today Ten Bellies. It was so nice though I did a longer route and ended up doing 55 miles. Malham tarn was looked very very blue today and the fields were as green as green can be. Hard to imagine whats happening in the world when ot in our stunning countryside. utc.
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

Wish I lived in that area and had such scenery to enjoy! In suggesting that we might cycle 100 miles you do raise an issue for cyclists (and more particularly motorists). Making a very long journey increases the risk of an accident or breakdown. No matter how good a driver/cyclist you are (or worse...
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

btw
not been in a supermarket for a month. I would take 4 hours in the countryside before 15 minutes in asda any day of the week. Its just common sense. Nobody needs to explain or tell me that, I have worked it out all on my own.
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

I don’t think the op lives at Gargrave (otherwise would know routes to Malham) I’m guessing he means he will travel to Gargrave then cycle to Malham + return. Gargrave/Malham cycle is no problem...travelling to Gargrave to commence the exercise might be...subject to lates Gov advice which I haven’t...
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

Re: cycle route to malham

thanks for the input all
after reading about EcSOD (google it) I suggest everyone ups their exercise and helps themselves to be prepared for if you are unfortunate enough to come across the virus. stay safe all.
by claretnproud
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: cycle route to malham
Replies: 133
Views: 12444

cycle route to malham

was just wondering what best route from gargrave was. Not been for years. Best scenic route and any info once there would be appreciated. I am going on my own so no social distancing issues. Thanks in advance.
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: loft hatch and ladder required
Replies: 8
Views: 1011

Re: loft hatch and ladder required

conyoviejo wrote:
Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:59 pm
Try Barnes in Nelson.

https://www.thetoolwarehouse.co.uk/index.php
thanks conyoviejo
I have been there but no joy.
by claretnproud
Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: loft hatch and ladder required
Replies: 8
Views: 1011

loft hatch and ladder required

Whilst this lockdown is on I would like to replace my loft hatch cover and ladder. Can anyone recommend a place localish to Colne where I might get one? or alternatively an online source. Cheers.
by claretnproud
Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boris or Corbyn for our crisis
Replies: 136
Views: 11697

Boris or Corbyn for our crisis

do any of you think Corbyn would have handled the crisis better or worse?
strange that dont you think. One is commonly called by first name and the other his last name.
by claretnproud
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keeping fit
Replies: 50
Views: 4405

Re: Keeping fit

Walking is great exercise.....Did 35 miles on e bike yesterday round pendle and another 32 today by going over the tops past the pack horse then dropping into hebden bridge. came back and sorted out my shed and yard....endorphin rush today and now buzzing.
by claretnproud
Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your post virus party plans.
Replies: 26
Views: 2485

Re: Your post virus party plans.

Italy has the highest number of very old people in europe. Especially the Lombardy region. That partly explains their high death rate. Also we can learn from china/italy and are that much closer with drugs (not a vaccine).....I am still annoyed at how lightly some take this though and the government...
by claretnproud
Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: mrs m bartlett (colne) I found your bank card
Replies: 11
Views: 1701

Re: mrs m bartlett (colne) I found your bank card

I was happy to keep card and deliver back to her but bank said to destroy. I asked bank to contact her but they said thats not what they do ??? so the poor lass will be beside herself for a while which is why it would be good if someone can let her know her savings are safe.
by claretnproud
Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: mrs m bartlett (colne) I found your bank card
Replies: 11
Views: 1701

mrs m bartlett (colne) I found your bank card

took it to police station in colne but couldnt gain entry. Rang yorkshire bank and they told me to destroy card, which i have done. I found card outside colne market at around 1-15. This lady may not yet know she has lost card so if anyone knows her please put her mind at rest. utc.
by claretnproud
Sat Mar 21, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shocking behaviour
Replies: 19
Views: 3460

Re: Shocking behaviour

I just watched the whole video and the witness accounts and police officer interview look legit to me, anyone else watch it all the way through to the end? Thank god for that. I was struggling understanding why the source of the article had anything to do at all with what clearly happened (accordin...
by claretnproud
Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shocking behaviour
Replies: 19
Views: 3460

Re: Shocking behaviour

I agree with loads of his stuff but listening to him or anyone else with an agenda gets tiresome. If this incident had happened to anyone else but him though I bet most people would call him a hero.
by claretnproud
Tue Mar 10, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2020
Replies: 211
Views: 12358

Re: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2020

130 fiddlerontheroof (nap)
210 notebook
250 no comment
330 call me lord
410 benie des dieux
450 trainwreck
530 lord du mesnil
cheers
by claretnproud
Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jeff Hendrick
Replies: 37
Views: 4746

Re: Jeff Hendrick

We have 3 great defenders in Taylor, Mee and Tarks but right back is a real issue. When Jeff plays right midfield he works his socks off dropping back into the right back slot. That is particularly important if Lowton is playing. To replace Jeff with a player of similar standard and reliability woul...
by claretnproud
Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 15987

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

I was indeed, it's not a gift given to everyone, but whatever ... Moving on, whilst every road related fatality is a tragedy, we should be thankful that we live in the United Kingdom. For every 100,000 cars on the road, there are 5.7 traffic related deaths every year in this Country. At first sight...
by claretnproud
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee
Replies: 144
Views: 10137

Re: Ben Mee

Ben consistently gets to balls he has no write to get to. Yesterday he was covering for Taylor who was stranded upfield. It never ceases to amaze me how little a lot of our fans know. This should be a thread about how he so nearly made a brilliant challenge. He makes so many challenges he is bound t...
by claretnproud
Fri Mar 06, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Racing
Replies: 4
Views: 554

Re: Today’s Racing

if you go to betfair you can lay these tips. Would seem to make sense.
by claretnproud
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mourinho :Choose Burnley or Leipzig
Replies: 62
Views: 6023

Re: Mourinho :Choose Burnley or Leipzig

Mourinho is an attention seeker whose way of management has been well and truely found out. A ridiculous man who really thinks he can play clever mind games. Doesnt seem to realise that everyone is laughing at him.
by claretnproud
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Breakfast
Replies: 60
Views: 4791

Re: Breakfast

Porridge has amazing health benefits and I have mine with 4 prunes,a banana and some muesli mixed in. I excercise most mornings so a good source of slow release energy.
by claretnproud
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Breakfast
Replies: 60
Views: 4791

Re: Breakfast

Full monty breakfast every morning at 8. The works...sausage, bacon, fried eggs, black pud, toast, shrooms..brown sauce.. (no beans)..lots of coffee and happen a biscuit or two. Then two hours minmum with dog round shorelne..back for a snooze before having lunch in the pub (mon-fri) with a couple o...