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by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Carets / BFC Private reg plates
Replies: 74
Views: 3434

Re: Carets / BFC Private reg plates

I’ve had BURNLEY in Wisconsin, Texas and (currently) Kansas. Somebody already had it when I lived in California and Maryland.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I Would Fly 5000 miles.......
Replies: 18
Views: 1859

Re: I Would Fly 5000 miles.......

Amateur. I'm at 17,440 miles this season and I've only been on two games 😀
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Martin Paterson
Replies: 30
Views: 3629

Re: Martin Paterson

I only met him once but he struck me at the time as having his head screwed on, extremely focused and intelligent.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Midas Touch
Replies: 15
Views: 1648

Re: The Midas Touch

This is a much younger version of myself 30 years ago holding the ball from the 1938 Scottish FA Cup final. I was working at a museum in Methil and we did an exhibition on the history of East Fife who are still the only 2nd Division team that ever won the Scottish Cup. That’s the Cup in the display ...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday
Replies: 181
Views: 17564

Re: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

Well that’s just marvelous… I’m traveling in from Kansas… sigh…
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC
Replies: 426
Views: 33488

Re: JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC

Ummm they are drinking B&B there, not Benedictine!
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sycamore Gap Tree
Replies: 124
Views: 8787

Re: Sycamore Gap Tree

Absolutely mind boggling that someone would go to all that trouble to destroy something so beautiful.
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Replies: 6
Views: 1160

Re: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

I have spent a fair bit of time with Richard Bach, an interesting chap. He told me he doesn't feel 'he' wrote Jonathan Livingston Seagull but was possessed by another spirit and channeled it into a writing that was basically done in one sitting.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224745

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

roperclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:19 pm
If you owned a business that had £50 mill in the bank. And then you sold that business, wouldn’t you want to keep the £50 mill? BFC isn’t a community asset you know right?
This is the crux of the whole debate. Technically and legally, BFC is a business. But it’s also a community asset.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: AI James Alexander Gordon - Today's football results
Replies: 4
Views: 895

Re: AI James Alexander Gordon - Today's football results

It's a bit rough around the edges right now but this is a great concept!
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 8158

Re: When was your first served beer?

Age 15 in the Gretna after playing football on Cherry Fold. Ran 2 miles home, feeling I'd drunk some rocket fuel.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DudePerfect announcement!
Replies: 118
Views: 8142

Re: DudePerfect announcement!

Dude Perfect are delivering a masterclass in how to behave as ignorant loudmouth yanks. I saw one of them filming with some kids in the club shop and he was completely obnoxious. Put a really sour taste in my mouth. In the interest of balance I should also say that JJ Watt has been delivering a mast...
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paddy Power advert
Replies: 137
Views: 7350

Re: Paddy Power advert

Senior male Burnley fan. Out of touch. Stuck in his ways. Believes only in his way. Resistant to any and every change. I've no idea where they could have got this sterotype from. I see where you're going with this but surely no Burnley fan would ever use a landline. Unless they had something to hide.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DudePerfect announcement!
Replies: 118
Views: 8142

Re: DudePerfect announcement!

This is a bigger deal than JJ Watt
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brady Brum
Replies: 13
Views: 1982

Re: Brady Brum

That was my assumption
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1 or 2 tickets for City
Replies: 3
Views: 966

Re: 1 or 2 tickets for City

Keep checking back on the official site. I got some tickets today that had been returned through the exchange system
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A singer/band you used to like and now can't stand
Replies: 69
Views: 3373

Re: A singer/band you used to like and now can't stand

Big Tull fan here, but accept the criticism, Ian Anderson basically blew his voice out in the early 80s.

I think my answer to the original question is Metallica. Specifically, Lars.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DudePerfect
Replies: 56
Views: 4315

Re: DudePerfect

If this is a ‘real’ sponsorship and DP start posting Burnley related content etc then it’s the most impressive thing I’ve seen from the new ownership outside of hiring VK
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andros Townsend
Replies: 36
Views: 4669

Re: Andros Townsend

Some very harsh comments here... wow, have we really become this arrogant?
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pink Floyd
Replies: 27
Views: 2268

Re: Pink Floyd

We have a dome planetarium theatre at the museum where I work, and recently started showing the official Dark Side of the Moon 50th anniversary show, it's very well done.

https://www.pinkfloyd.com/tdsotm50/planetarium-shows/
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Opposite the Park View Chippy
Replies: 76
Views: 5752

Re: Opposite the Park View Chippy

Who’s in the middle? I know it’s a Bond villain but can’t place the name.
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chess puzzle
Replies: 112
Views: 4569

Re: Chess puzzle

Rxg4
RxRg4
Qh4 mate
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Welcome to Hell
Replies: 67
Views: 6560

Re: Welcome to Hell

Why look any further than ‘Welcome to Hell’ by Venom?

https://youtu.be/4e0VvHZMaTs

Disgusting production, terrible playing… but a stone cold metal classic all the same. I’m seeing flames on the Turf LED screens when Cronos sings ‘burning lives burning’.
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Moral Dilemma ...
Replies: 20
Views: 2184

Re: Moral Dilemma ...

Extremely common in those days, we found photos of my grandpa during the Second World War when he was in the RAF, he was with 2 children and nobody has a clue who they are. We found the photo in my nannas belongings when she died and he was a lot older than her. We believe the photos are from his t...
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue May 30, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Wooden Sleepers
Replies: 24
Views: 2071

Re: O/T Wooden Sleepers

They certainly are slippy. You can buy various anti slip plates for them but I stapled chicken wire to mine, and it works great.
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon May 29, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Congratulations Sean Dyche
Replies: 212
Views: 9398

Re: Congratulations Sean Dyche

It was interesting to see Dyche emphasize the importance of getting his team through pre season. The season he took over from Howe he did OK but there were definitely rumblings of discontent from the Claret faithful. But after getting the group through a full pre season, we were the surprise package...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat May 27, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Play off final 2009 - did you enjoy it?
Replies: 46
Views: 2524

Re: Play off final 2009 - did you enjoy it?

The whole day was like a dream. It’s one of the best days of my life, but I’d only classify it as ‘enjoyable’ after the final whistle. Too tense to enjoy the actual game.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat May 27, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Culvert work starting
Replies: 249
Views: 31161

Re: Culvert work starting

A road running under a canal is correctly called a culvert. Another example is the Medina Culvert that runs under the Erie Canal.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Holden and Michael Ryan
Replies: 65
Views: 18922

Re: Jack Holden and Michael Ryan

Jack Holden: “just coming up on half time here at Ewood Park the score is Blackburn 0 Ipswich 3, and it’s all Rovers” :lol:
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phil Bird commentary
Replies: 70
Views: 6194

Re: Phil Bird commentary

I have no problem at all with Phil Bird, he’s well above the average level for a club commentator. His co commentator today was good also.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Co Comentater
Replies: 30
Views: 2787

Re: Co Comentater

Andy Hodgson. I don’t know why they keep having him on, there are complaints every time. Cringey.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your FIVE significant league games of the season so far
Replies: 30
Views: 1776

Re: Your FIVE significant league games of the season so far

Huddersfield was unbelievable. To see the sheer transformation. I was just giggling with excitement and pinching myself.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Apr 08, 2023 3:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes says end of an era..
Replies: 137
Views: 9762

Re: Barnes says end of an era..

I can confirm that ChristheViking has known about this for ages but couldn’t say.
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes says end of an era..
Replies: 137
Views: 9762

Re: Barnes says end of an era..

Heart screams nooooooooo but head nods in agreement
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lampard back to Chelsea?
Replies: 49
Views: 4438

Re: Lampard back to Chelsea?

Todd Boehly is giving me Dan Snyder vibes.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clubs should hang their heads in shame over derby tickets
Replies: 633
Views: 32033

Re: ARTICLE: Clubs should hang their heads in shame over derby tickets

I asked ChatGPT to weigh in on this debate and will post the response below. I should say that these views are not my own and ChatGPT definitely has some flaws. But as we embrace the brave new world of AI, perhaps it can help us think things like this through. Dear ClaretTony and fellow message boar...
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clubs should hang their heads in shame over derby tickets
Replies: 633
Views: 32033

Re: ARTICLE: Clubs should hang their heads in shame over derby tickets

This situation is obviously of Blackburn's making, they put Burnley in an impossible position. The rest is just normal Burnley following a pattern that's been established for decades: mediocre in most things, and plain incompetent when it comes to anything IT or e-commerce related. I'm sorry you did...
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Full English Breakfast - Where Do You Go?
Replies: 43
Views: 3727

Re: Full English Breakfast - Where Do You Go?

Hamish's at Blacko (does a full Scottish as well).

https://hamishscafe.com/
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Weller gets Colne job
Replies: 26
Views: 3362

Re: Paul Weller gets Colne job

Down in Colne Bus Station at Midnight
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ** New Chants thread **
Replies: 342
Views: 31865

Re: ** New Chants thread **

“Ant Rap” by Adam & the Ants would make an excellent terrace chant.

The original line was “Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee, Gary Tibbs and yours truly.”

I’m thinking “Darko, Muric, Zaroury, signed by Vincent Kompany”… something like that. Maybe THB instead of Zaroury who already has a song.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most Entertaining Golfer
Replies: 34
Views: 1683

Re: Most Entertaining Golfer

Seve & Mickelson from my era. A few years ago I was standing in a queue to pick up some credentials for an event. Was having a nice friendly natter with this old bloke in line with me. I kept thinking ‘your face looks familiar, but I just can’t place you’. When we got to the front of the line a girl...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: And I like it I like it I like it I like It i like it I liii like it liii like it
Replies: 72
Views: 6141

Re: And I like it I like it I like it I like It i like it I liii like it liii like it

dougcollins wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:18 pm
If you want to be really pedantic, it’s Creedence Clearwater Revival, not Status Quo.
Ummm and if you want to be actually accurate it’s a solo song by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Expectation last July
Replies: 54
Views: 2605

Re: Expectation last July

I thought relegation was a more likely outcome than promotion and bet my nephew £1 that we’d finish below Rotherham.
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ChatGPT
Replies: 46
Views: 2797

Re: ChatGPT

It's a game changer. I am using it every day at work.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bournemouth v Burnley stream
Replies: 14
Views: 1532

Re: Bournemouth v Burnley stream

simonclaret wrote:
Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:54 pm
Controversially, I like Andy Hodgson.
I find him entertaining, but only in an ‘accidental Alan Partridge’ way. There’s some classic material from yesterday.

https://youtu.be/qQ0OwXyqwi4
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lancashire Famine / Cotton Distress 1861-65
Replies: 48
Views: 2923

Re: The Lancashire Famine / Cotton Distress 1861-65

Sorry I missed this thread first time around. I am very interested in this subject, as a huge history / museum buff that was born and raised in Burnley but have lived in the states for 22 years. If you haven’t read it, you should definitely track down a copy of the book “My days are swifter than a w...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke pie
Replies: 44
Views: 3668

Re: Stoke pie

Anyone that follows the Footy Scran Twitter feed will know that there is some really amazing and creative stuff being served at grounds all round the country... just not at Turf Moor.