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by sixtiesclaret
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: V.K.'s press conference.
Replies: 41
Views: 2781

Re: V.K.'s press conference.

Agree GT utterly pointless gave up with them long time ago Dyche and his fine margins blah blah blah.
by sixtiesclaret
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BURNLEY FC CHAMPIONS BOOK
Replies: 56
Views: 5509

Re: BURNLEY FC CHAMPIONS BOOK

Received mine today - late fathers day pressie.
by sixtiesclaret
Fri May 12, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?
Replies: 278
Views: 16465

Re: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

Lived in Settle for 30 years now 20 years retired in Great Yarmouth.
by sixtiesclaret
Wed May 03, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?
Replies: 167
Views: 7112

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

Also 78 this month seen some good players over the years Leighton James, Dave Thomas, Ray Pointer and many more.
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bristol City v Clarets match thread
Replies: 151
Views: 9478

Re: Bristol City v Clarets match thread

ye remember that goal up and lost 2-1 bit of an anti-climax. couldnt get in the longside for all the glory hunters. :D :D
by sixtiesclaret
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Promotion Season Number Nine
Replies: 55
Views: 3189

Re: ARTICLE: Promotion Season Number Nine

In my late seventies now so lived through all nine - to the 4th division and back !!!
by sixtiesclaret
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A promotion goalscoring record to be beaten
Replies: 23
Views: 2352

Re: A promotion goalscoring record to be beaten

Been supporting since 1960 seen the lows of the old 4th division etc. last few years have certainly been interesting - for a small town club we have done really well.
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First week of solar and energy cost going forward.
Replies: 101
Views: 6018

Re: First week of solar and energy cost going forward.

Commented on a similar post a few years ago my experience is: Got 14 panels about 10 yrs ago in sunny norfolk after 5 yrs inverter went down (£900) after 7 yrs out of the blue the pigeons moved in (£500) to get rid and install grilling - now just about broken even with the FIT payments (dont know ho...
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hilsborough semi ‘74 question
Replies: 86
Views: 5972

Re: Hilsborough semi ‘74 question

I was there - feet never touched the ground most of the match if I remember right - certainly was packed.
by sixtiesclaret
Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Readjusting our finances
Replies: 75
Views: 3263

Re: Readjusting our finances

OK I'm an old fart in my seventies but when we bought our first house in the 1970s mortgage rates were over 10 percent well above todays rates but we managed!!
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where is Sean going to pop up?
Replies: 166
Views: 11698

Re: Where is Sean going to pop up?

Oh thanks Fidel now officially bloody old (bin supporting since 1960) not that makes me any different than any supporter so been thru all the divisions with the clarets, last season been a bit hard going so hoping for a more level playing field/bit of excitement next season.
by sixtiesclaret
Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which transfer disappointed you the most
Replies: 99
Views: 5400

Re: Which transfer disappointed you the most

So many but Dobbo to Everton and we played chelsea at home same day and lost !!!
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Iconic TV theme tunes
Replies: 48
Views: 1965

Re: Iconic TV theme tunes

Being an oldie just been watching repeats - The Likely Lads - cant beat that theme tune.
by sixtiesclaret
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I am 70 today!
Replies: 35
Views: 2552

Re: I am 70 today!

Still a young un I'm 5 years ahead of you - have a good one.
by sixtiesclaret
Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Seventy
Replies: 57
Views: 4478

Re: Seventy

Congrats join us oldies who remember pointer harris connelly mcilroy et al
by sixtiesclaret
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Spot a Yorkshireman?
Replies: 109
Views: 7270

Re: How to Spot a Yorkshireman?

Now retired in Norfolk but during the 1970s and for 30 years lived in Settle North Yorks nearest professional footy teams were Leeds or Burnley so had no choice but to cross the border fortunately chose the right team to support. Havent lost my accent so when anyone says "where you from" I always sa...
by sixtiesclaret
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: has anyone stopped drinking completely?
Replies: 158
Views: 15317

Re: has anyone stopped drinking completely?

Usually have a couple of glasses of red with my tea, can get through a bottle at weekend if I'm making a stirfry/curry, big fan of the Keith Floyd school of cooking. I'm 75 now so not many years left might as well enjoy them.
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: More games moved for television
Replies: 38
Views: 2933

Re: ARTICLE: More games moved for television

Wife thinks peter kay is hilarious I just dont get it hes mildy amusung nothing more like most of todays comedians
by sixtiesclaret
Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Earliest BFC memories
Replies: 91
Views: 5427

Re: Earliest BFC memories

Early 1960s first home match of the season stood on what is now the cricketfield stand lost 3-1 to everton all i can remember is ray pointer got our goal magical atmosphere for a young lad.
by sixtiesclaret
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What about the month of May
Replies: 20
Views: 1790

Re: What about the month of May

Well I am 75 in May also my 50th wedding anniversary family expecting big party etc well that looks like it wont happen fortunately I hadn't booked anything saved a few pennies !!!
by sixtiesclaret
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Jason
Replies: 57
Views: 5064

Re: David Jason

All great characters but for me Roger Lloyd-Pack has me in stitches also great in The Vicar of Dibley.
by sixtiesclaret
Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Solar panels & 25 year lease
Replies: 10
Views: 1360

Re: Solar panels & 25 year lease

OK seems my FIT is similar to yours but my panels cost 7 grand so will take longer to make a profit - when I get them working again, only consolation is its the lowest quarter for sunshine.
by sixtiesclaret
Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Solar panels & 25 year lease
Replies: 10
Views: 1360

Re: Solar panels & 25 year lease

Down here in Norfolk had 14 panels just over 5 years ago reckon it will be 10 years before Im in profit yours must be better panels bosscat. That's before my inverter burnt out need a new one at £700 - brilliant. Just a couple of months out of guarantee not that it would have made a difference as th...
by sixtiesclaret
Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Silly brand names you'd never buy
Replies: 52
Views: 4320

Re: Silly brand names you'd never buy

Never mind silly brands I wouldn't buy any t-shirt etc displaying a brand name why should I be a walking advert for them.
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the Day
Replies: 33
Views: 4450

Re: Match of the Day

Yes will be watching for the first time this season - and enjoy. : :D
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interesting article by Martin Samuel in the Daily Mail about fine margins
Replies: 40
Views: 4091

Re: Interesting article by Martin Samuel in the Daily Mail about fine margins

Don't usual post as cant be bothered with all the bickering why all the bile against the Daily Mail - Im a regular reader unless its SOLD OUT and have to buy the sun/mirror etc. my god they are crap unless you like looking at pics or which celeb is making the news - thought the article was spot on.
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Fairs Cup defeat was the biggest flop of the lot
Replies: 9
Views: 1228

Re: ARTICLE: Fairs Cup defeat was the biggest flop of the lot

I was a young lad in the army in Singapore at the time news didn't come through quickly in those days had to wait for the tickertape to come through, didn't realise the background situation. Some guy posted all the Saturday results on the notice board for Sunday imagine my reception at brekkie wba8 ...
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Player auto renewal
Replies: 21
Views: 3151

Re: Clarets Player auto renewal

Ive had a similar e-mail don't listen to live commentary only watch the videos if we don't lose - if its going to be free then its a waste of money for me.
by sixtiesclaret
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Howard the Claret on 6 "O" 6
Replies: 28
Views: 4765

Re: Howard the Claret on 6 "O" 6

What a top man that was a superb and humble view of the situation at this time - we are up there with the big boys - can we stay there.
by sixtiesclaret
Sun May 07, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BRILLIANT!! WHAT A WEEKEND!!!
Replies: 82
Views: 9279

Re: BRILLIANT!! WHAT A WEEKEND!!!

Sorry to be a damper on the hilarity but being a supporter since 1960 and so seen it all I take no glee in seeing Rovers relegated - wouldn't you rather see a local game against Rovers than trailing to Brighton et al??
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Teams you have learned by heart
Replies: 63
Views: 6768

Re: Teams you have learned by heart

Early60s
Blacklaw
Angus
Elder
Oneil
Talbut
Miller
Morgan
Lochead
Irvine
Harris
Coates
by sixtiesclaret
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Old and grumpy
Replies: 36
Views: 4903

Re: Old and grumpy

Agree 100% Firthy - I'm a pensioner and grumpy TV adverts drive me bonkers even bbc have constant adverts for upcoming programs which are mostly complete tosh (in my opinion). Driving is unpleasant too many vehicles, try not to go out at busy times as its near on gridlock. More and more rules and re...
by sixtiesclaret
Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Warm Welcome to the Bee Hole End - a new online home for Burnley fans!
Replies: 386
Views: 145681

Re: A Warm Welcome to the Bee Hole End - a new online home for Burnley fans!

Brilliant news been a reader for years but the ads have got ridiculous on claretsmad.
Pity you cant do the same for my TV.