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by ALP
Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP John Hollins
Replies: 19
Views: 1855

Re: RIP John Hollins

Always came across as a grand bloke and a great player, rest in peace
by ALP
Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wigan Points Deduction
Replies: 135
Views: 12652

Re: Wigan Points Deduction

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:31 am
How on earth has this thread turned into petty arguments?

It's pathetic, nothing other than pathetic which is ruining this message board.
Goes on far too much, wrecks what can be a superb place.
by ALP
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MOT on a Saturday
Replies: 13
Views: 1847

Re: MOT on a Saturday

https://www.cartoon-burnley.co.uk/services/mot-testing/

Owned by ex club photographer Steve Lockyer and run by his lad.
by ALP
Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

Went out for a thunderstorm and saw this coming up the road.................. After waving like a nutcase the owner / driver pulled up and got himself a few shots of this stunner for free. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52967805239_bb377d5932_6k.jpg Aston Martin 1500cc LM16 1934 by Andy Pritcha...
by ALP
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Old CM Dinner Table Plan
Replies: 54
Views: 3310

Re: Old CM Dinner Table Plan

Being as we are looking back, this is a shot from 18 May 2014 down at Padiham. ClaretsMadiham - Vintage Clarets (ex Burnley FC players) Versus Claret (Burnley) Supporters. This was in memory of Tony Nuttall and raised £1230.00 for MacMillan https://live.staticflickr.com/2913/14046292550_866d7206d4_4...
by ALP
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blast from the past. (Passion) Were you there?
Replies: 41
Views: 2618

Re: Blast from the past. (Passion) Were you there?

My throat wasn't right for weeks after that, but it was one epic day to be a Claret
by ALP
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hannover fans
Replies: 43
Views: 4529

Re: Hannover fans

groove wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:02 pm
I'd have chinned him.
No need to do that, I just remained my usual polite self, deleted one and had another 11 to do what I wanted to do with :D seriously thick and he is in this photo too (the blonde one just over the Policeman's shoulder)
by ALP
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hannover fans
Replies: 43
Views: 4529

Re: Hannover fans

I had my camera on me that day, this is one of the shots I took. I was accosted by a German lad who said 'delete, delete that photo now' - I told him to chill and showed him the photo and that I'd deleted it; stupid sod didn't realise the camera fired a burst of 12 a second. I knew from their attitu...
by ALP
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Allardyce gone at Leeds
Replies: 30
Views: 2902

Sam Allardyce gone at Leeds

Sam Allardyce: Leeds United manager leaves club after Premier League relegation 👏😀
by ALP
Wed May 24, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tina Turner RIP
Replies: 36
Views: 2199

Re: Tina Turner RIP

Fell off me chair when I saw that, what a voice and act she had.

Rest in peace.
by ALP
Tue May 23, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52918163484_69f1612c1a_4k.jpg Fast Hare by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52918469538_b3f1dcf450_4k.jpg Lapwing chick 22 May by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52885227905_8a48aa1118_5k.jpg Green hair...
by ALP
Mon May 22, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Laura Nuttall
Replies: 16
Views: 2453

Re: RIP Laura Nuttall

A very brave and inspirational young lady and a fantastic family, may Laura rest in peace.
by ALP
Mon May 22, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Lowton confirms Turf Moor departure
Replies: 48
Views: 3367

Re: ARTICLE: Lowton confirms Turf Moor departure

Top lad, he did a brilliant job for us.
by ALP
Mon May 22, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Graeme Souness - Charity
Replies: 38
Views: 3587

Re: Graeme Souness - Charity

Just saw him on BBC news, very touching and a worthy cause that he is raising funds for, good on him and I wish him every success in this.

There but for the grace of God goes any one of us or our loved ones.
by ALP
Thu May 11, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering the Valley Parade Tragedy
Replies: 12
Views: 981

Re: Remembering the Valley Parade Tragedy

Another tragedy that football can never forger, it was awful watching the footage at the time, and it could have easily have claimed more lives.

God bless those who were lost, and their families and friends.
by ALP
Mon May 01, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC
Replies: 426
Views: 34233

Re: JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC

A superb interview on YouTube too.

Welcome to Burnley
by ALP
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mum
Replies: 43
Views: 3831

Re: Mum

Sincere condolences on your loss, may your Mum rest in peace and be with your Grandad smiling at what the club has achieved.
by ALP
Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 12
Views: 2291

Re: Alan Pace

Well done indeed Mr Pace, and thank you for giving us this alongside all the staff and players; fantastic season from scraps to champions.
by ALP
Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's ours again
Replies: 5
Views: 1795

It's ours again

CHAMPIONS 2022 / 2023 :D

Burnley are back, Burnley are back.............................

UTC

ImageChampions 2023 by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
by ALP
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Brom - auditors report
Replies: 63
Views: 8493

Re: West Brom - auditors report

Sounds like they'll go BUMP - not BOING

Shocking really as West Brom were always one of the clubs I admired back in the day.
by ALP
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Inflatable Trophy
Replies: 14
Views: 1922

Re: Inflatable Trophy

by ALP
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 49 years ago today
Replies: 39
Views: 2924

Re: 49 years ago today

I still bear the mental scars from that day, one devastated kid I was. I remember a big geordie asking me why I was crying as we made our way back to the car…….. I so wanted to see my club play at Wembley. It was quite some wait!! That day will be with me as a haunting memory, I saw myself on the TV...
by ALP
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch advice
Replies: 78
Views: 4194

Re: Watch advice

If you are seriously looking at a class watch, go understated on a Patek Philippe, burst the budget as these are lifetime pieces and hold their value.
by ALP
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52739559990_a96248fda9_k.jpg I love this place, always have, always will by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52739553380_6b006c2979_k.jpg The road........... this went on for a good 300 yards by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://liv...
by ALP
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:01 pm
Brilliant work, as usual, Alp.
Thank you
by ALP
Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

Suratclaret wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:04 am
Wow! What an amazing photograph.
Thanks
by ALP
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

by ALP
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tony Johnson RIP
Replies: 67
Views: 14603

Re: Tony Johnson RIP

So terribly sad, my condolences to his family, friends and Blackpool FC, may Tony rest in peace.
by ALP
Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spring Photographs 2023
Replies: 74
Views: 5011

Re: Spring Photographs 2023

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52723670408_ab47f20614_k.jpg Bathtime by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716365970_50164e98ea_k.jpg From whence she came by Andy Pritchard , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52723829371_58fd2086ec_k.jpg Short Eared Ow...
by ALP
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All credit to Fleetwood
Replies: 46
Views: 3741

Re: All credit to Fleetwood

Stayingup wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:52 am
I dont think you have much choice when you rarely have the ball.
But they could have capitulated, they stuck to their task well and nearly took us to extra time.
by ALP
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rules For Life
Replies: 115
Views: 5705

Re: Rules For Life

Just be nice to others
by ALP
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bring on City
Replies: 97
Views: 6610

Re: Bring on City

if you're going to win the cup, do so by beating the best :D

Meanwhile, just concentrate on the job in hand........... Promotion at record points will do for me.
by ALP
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All credit to Fleetwood
Replies: 46
Views: 3741

All credit to Fleetwood

Dyche defending from them and all credit to them for their defending,
by ALP
Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.
Replies: 32
Views: 1702

Re: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.

Pretty close? Remarkable...We must have been sharing the same camera! :-) I was the guy with white hair, stood by myself on the path. There was a small group with kids just in front of me,then a guy in a green jacket in front of them. Then there was a group just behind me. i reckon, from the positi...
by ALP
Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.
Replies: 32
Views: 1702

Re: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.

Gerry Hattrick wrote:
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:58 pm
And here she is passing through Manny Rd. tonight.
You must have been pretty close to me.
by ALP
Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.
Replies: 32
Views: 1702

Re: The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old today.

Mine from Manchester Road this evening, it was bloody cold, but when she came through slowly (we asked the driver to slow for us (he lives in Brierfield) Mick did the honour) it warmed us all up seeing this famous engine in Burnley on her 100th Birthday. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/527096349...
by ALP
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dress Code In Longside Hospitality
Replies: 48
Views: 4597

Re: Dress Code In Longside Hospitality

Jeans are fine, I tend to wear my boots or smart trainers with a nice tee shirt and jacket. It really is chilled in there, the food is grand as is the company and the hosts make you feel at ease. The transformation is wonderful and the service is slick, you'll enjoy it.
by ALP
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: John Motson RIP
Replies: 40
Views: 2256

Re: John Motson RIP

Reported on 10 world cups and was an ever present in the game.

Rest in peace Motty.
by ALP
Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

brexit wrote:
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:32 am
On the subject of buffalo got my adventure shirt repaired here
https://lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk/
Excellent service and local if you need any outdoor gear repairing
I've had my boots resoled there, excellent service and good prices with the original soles too.
by ALP
Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

Thanks you definitely know your onions regarding the clothing clobber I looked into the pants my understanding is their are overtrousers so I've ordered some but gone extra in waist size, I also take photographs but not patient or stealthy enough for wildlife even with the German flecktarn I gave t...
by ALP
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

dsr wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:27 pm
It's bad enough that the Americans expect us to believe that buffalo have wings. Now they want us to believe they wear trousers as well? :?
:lol:
by ALP
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

Thanks I'll take a look at the pants I'm not all together to sure if we are allowed to discuss this product on this thread :lol: I realized the stuff were made in the UK but I didn't know exactly where I thought Sheffield but obviously some stuff will be sourced throughout the UK such as chorley & ...
by ALP
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No fish permitted at Southampton
Replies: 57
Views: 4312

Re: No fish permitted at Southampton

Rowls wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:30 pm
Has any reason ever been stated for inflatables being banned?

What was the rationale behind this?
They were scared of their net bulging :D
by ALP
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

Special 6 jacket it performs the same since the day I bought it 10 - 15 years ago I replaced the side zip once, it's been on plenty of journeys & hasn't disappointed taking all things into consideration, when you posted that link I was tempted to buy another their are that good but I didn't because...
by ALP
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No fish permitted at Southampton
Replies: 57
Views: 4312

Re: No fish permitted at Southampton

Here’s hoping Grimsby get the early goal and don’t let the Saints off the hook.
by ALP
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canada Goose Jacket
Replies: 114
Views: 9079

Re: Canada Goose Jacket

I’m not fussed about the fashion element, I use Buffalo Systems when I’m out in severe weather, never fails to keep me warm.

Made in the UK too which is a bonus.

https://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/
by ALP
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT Knee relacement
Replies: 36
Views: 1740

Re: OT Knee relacement

Cheers, I'll bear that in mind :lol: I got too big for me boots and found myself up in the middle of Barrowford, I sat on a bench wondering how the crap I could get home!! I eventually did, but every bench had my ass for company whilst I hobbled back slowly. Now I have zero issues, and am both tabl...
by ALP
Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT Knee relacement
Replies: 36
Views: 1740

Re: OT Knee relacement

I had my left knee replaced nearly 13 years ago when I was 49, it took a while to get it back to bending etc. but by far and away the best thing I did. Give yourself time for it to heal, and when you go for a walk, remember you have to get back.
by ALP
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corniest Joke of the Day
Replies: 50
Views: 4474

Re: Corniest Joke of the Day

When your girlfriend comes home in a white suit, covered in bee stings and smelling like honey.
You know she's a keeper