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by troubleatmexico
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 72
Views: 4061

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Xmas from Shanghai Clarets. Hope everyone has a great day.
by troubleatmexico
Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your biggest sporting achievements?
Replies: 145
Views: 6527

Re: Your biggest sporting achievements?

Played international cricket and won an ICC tournament back in 2008. Happy days.
by troubleatmexico
Fri May 12, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?
Replies: 278
Views: 16466

Re: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

Burnley born. Live in Shanghai.
by troubleatmexico
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP to an Aussie Clatet
Replies: 22
Views: 1621

Re: RIP to an Aussie Clatet

RIP for a fellow Claret.

On a side note, you're not based in Adelaide are you? I was recently there for a conference and walking through suburbia and someone shouted out of car "up the clarets!"
by troubleatmexico
Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any recommendations for a local solicitor for a will
Replies: 7
Views: 885

Any recommendations for a local solicitor for a will

I don't suppose anyone has had a will drawn up recently and recommends who they used? Looking to get one sorted in the near future.
by troubleatmexico
Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: China
Replies: 13
Views: 1491

Re: China

As a resident of Shanghai, I have to ensure that I have a covid test every 72 hours and the threat of lockdown is an ever present (just come out of a 3 day lockdown(.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any streams?
Replies: 34
Views: 2211

Re: Any streams?

Thanks y'all
by troubleatmexico
Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any streams?
Replies: 34
Views: 2211

Any streams?

Just wondering if anyone has found a stream yet?
by troubleatmexico
Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 85
Views: 13016

Re: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings

Muric 7 didn't have too much to do Maatsen 8 continues to be one of our main attacking threats. Would be interested to see him playing midfield with Charlie back at left-back. We'd need need to bring someone in to partner THB though Taylor 7 fairly solid but does not bring the ball out of defence TH...
by troubleatmexico
Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where you watching the game Friday ?
Replies: 115
Views: 5894

Re: Where you watching the game Friday ?

Early morning 3am at home in Shanghai, unless I can find it on playback to watch later.
by troubleatmexico
Sat May 07, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keep the faith
Replies: 52
Views: 4099

Re: Keep the faith

Hate to say but I agree. There's just not enough quality there.
by troubleatmexico
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Jack Markham - Walton High
Replies: 112
Views: 7032

Re: RIP Jack Markham - Walton High

As a Fisher-More alumni, I'm sorry to hear about the loss although it's great to read about your memories. Friday liquid lunch was in the Brass Knacker for FM teachers I recall.
by troubleatmexico
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dublin tips
Replies: 70
Views: 5863

Re: Dublin tips

claret wizard wrote:
Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:42 am
John Kavanagh - The Gravediggers - best Guiness I ever tasted 25+ years ago and is still raved about on travel sights.
Used to live very close to the Gravediggers. One to seek out for a traditional pub in the inner suburbs with plenty of history.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?
Replies: 30
Views: 5063

Re: Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?

Great. Thanks Mike. Viewing sorted for tonight.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?
Replies: 30
Views: 5063

Re: Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?

Fair enough. No wonder I couldn't find it. Thought it was mentioned that a fiver was the charge. Nae bother.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?
Replies: 30
Views: 5063

Link to Clarets player Cadiz stream?

Spent time trying to find a link on the official site to stream the game for 5 quid but cannot find it. Anyone have it? Cheers
by troubleatmexico
Fri Dec 25, 2020 4:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Wishes for Christmas
Replies: 69
Views: 4990

Re: Best Wishes for Christmas

All the best to everyone from Shanghai. Good riddance to 2020 and a healthy year ahead.
by troubleatmexico
Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley lad success
Replies: 26
Views: 4107

Re: Burnley lad success

Fisher More alumni of course
by troubleatmexico
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foreign clarets
Replies: 44
Views: 4123

Re: Foreign clarets

Shanghai Clarets (membership 1, well 3 if the wife and baby are roped in)
by troubleatmexico
Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marsden Park Open Air Swimming Pool
Replies: 33
Views: 4253

Re: Marsden Park Open Air Swimming Pool

Ex-Hallam Road and Rowland Avenue. Some great memories apart from the temperature of the water as well as generally hanging around Marsden Park. Remember heading through the park on Xmas Day on the new BMX. Halcyon times...
by troubleatmexico
Sat May 02, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The end of cash?
Replies: 180
Views: 8528

Re: The end of cash?

Don't think I've used it cash or seen cash in the last 4 months here in Shanghai. Everyone uses either Alipay or WeChat pay apps (also used for paying rent, banking and many other uses). Been in some shops that don't accept cash or a credit card.
by troubleatmexico
Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Best place to put £500 per month
Replies: 55
Views: 5527

Re: O/T Best place to put £500 per month

Use Vanguard and invest in an ETF via an online brokerage. Very low fees. Head for a "target date retirement fund" account. Pick your year for retirement and the fund wraps up a range of stocks. Can withdraw money whenever you like and does not have to sit there locked in although I recommend that i...
by troubleatmexico
Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Best place to put £500 per month
Replies: 55
Views: 5527

Re: O/T Best place to put £500 per month

Overpay mortgage then invest in ETFs via an online brokerage. No need for a financial adviser.
by troubleatmexico
Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902853

Re: Coronavirus

Seems that panic buying has taken place in Singapore and Hong Kong. Supermarket in Shanghai was business as usual earlier today. Different levels of risk perception I guess.
by troubleatmexico
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902853

Re: Coronavirus

I'm in Shanghai and it nice and quiet with people staying inside and there's still a lot of people out of town from the Chinese New Year. You have to wear a face mask when on the Metro, and other forms of public transport as well as the bus. Things are under control in the city (don't think they eve...
by troubleatmexico
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joyous in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 4706

Re: Joyous in Japan

I live in Shanghai although I am currently on holiday in sunny Nelson. I've just been informed that I have to self-quarantine myself and my family for 2 weeks before heading back to work. I am guessing that this will be the situation for all in Shanghai with a significant number of people returning ...
by troubleatmexico
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stream?
Replies: 13
Views: 2053

Re: Stream?

Cheers.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stream?
Replies: 13
Views: 2053

Stream?

In Vietnam, sites are being blocked. Anyone got a URL I can try and paste?
by troubleatmexico
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Signed by Sean limited edition prints for sale (money goes to charity)
Replies: 0
Views: 779

Signed by Sean limited edition prints for sale (money goes to charity)

Hi folks, My brother has produced some limited edition prints of Sean Dyche from a portrait that he produced of Sean that was recently auctioned by the club for charity. Here's a link to the story: https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2019/november/win-a-unique-piece-of-burnley-fc-art/?fbclid=Iw...
by troubleatmexico
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Claret Tony
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Re: FAO Claret Tony

Thanks.
by troubleatmexico
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Claret Tony
Replies: 2
Views: 919

FAO Claret Tony

Hi Tony,

What's your email address? I need to ask a favour.

Cheers.
by troubleatmexico
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Shanghai Clarets

Will do. Atlantant on wechat
by troubleatmexico
Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Shanghai Clarets

Just giving this a bump.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Shanghai Clarets

Been here a year and yes, Alipay and Wechat pay are fantastic. No need for cash and cards and as you say, not accepted in some places. My local pet store does not accept money. Unreal.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Shanghai Clarets

Sounds good to me. Would be a nice break from the pollution! I know a lot of folk come to Shanghai on holiday or an short-term contracts.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Shanghai Clarets

Ni hao. As the season approaches, perhaps a group of Shanghai-based clarets could be established? A mate said he saw a Shanghai Clarets flag at a pre-season tournament in Nanjing and it got me thinking. Surely enough to form a group to watch games in a city of 26 million for a club as illustrious as...
by troubleatmexico
Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone know this city?
Replies: 14
Views: 2691

Re: Anyone know this city?

Not too far from my apartment in sunny Shanghai.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saigon clarets?
Replies: 7
Views: 925

Re: Saigon clarets?

Found a joint called the Tavern which is showing the plus there's a German bar also showing the game down the road. Koreatown is the area. Lots of new build over here. Not much character.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saigon clarets?
Replies: 7
Views: 925

Re: Saigon clarets?

District 7
by troubleatmexico
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saigon clarets?
Replies: 7
Views: 925

Re: Saigon clarets?

Cheers. Link looks good although a bit of a trek from where I'm staying. Found a local place that's definitely showing the game. 3 points pls.
by troubleatmexico
Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saigon clarets?
Replies: 7
Views: 925

Saigon clarets?

In Saigon at the mo. Any clarets here watching the game tonight or recommendations for a bar?
by troubleatmexico
Thu Aug 23, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone watching in East Asia?
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Re: Anyone watching in East Asia?

I'm completely wrong then. Beginning to sound more doable.
by troubleatmexico
Thu Aug 23, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone watching in East Asia?
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Anyone watching in East Asia?

2.45am for some, maybe a tad earlier or later.

UTC
by troubleatmexico
Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets?
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: Shanghai Clarets?

Just giving this a bump for those in the future (Shanghai) before it descends onto page 2 and into oblivion
by troubleatmexico
Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanghai Clarets?
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Shanghai Clarets?

Ni hao.
Relocating to Shanghai in a couple of days. Any clarets out there? Thursday's game at 2.45am watch party?
by troubleatmexico
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Imp
Replies: 29
Views: 5054

Re: The Imp

Elder statesman came up trumps by lending me his copy. Top man.
by troubleatmexico
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Imp
Replies: 29
Views: 5054

Re: The Imp

Thanks Elder. I've got access to a scanner. My mobile is 07488343062
by troubleatmexico
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Imp
Replies: 29
Views: 5054

Re: The Imp

Just back from Towneley and electron in sunny Nelson. No joy unfortunately.