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by atlantalad
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One Artist One Song PlayList
Replies: 198
Views: 6200

Re: One Artist One Song PlayList

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtJtL_6jX5U
by atlantalad
Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jubilee beacons
Replies: 31
Views: 2670

Re: Jubilee beacons

Steve1956 wrote:
Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:42 pm
Pitenweem earlier

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Is that image generated? I can see 2 faces ( on being Batman) and a pair of spectacles- and no, I haven’t being celebrating and had one too many. Can make out more creatures when you stare at the flames long enough.🙂
by atlantalad
Sat May 28, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good luck Liverpool!
Replies: 387
Views: 16035

Re: Good luck Liverpool!

ClaretTony wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 9:50 pm
No - it would be an own goal
I see now - it would be classed as a deliberate OG maybe :)
by atlantalad
Sat May 28, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good luck Liverpool!
Replies: 387
Views: 16035

Re: Good luck Liverpool!

Crazy. So, if the muddle and deflection between the two Liverpool defenders resulted in the ball rolling into the net without Benzema involvement would it be chalk off as being an OG because it was not deliberate play by the Liverpool players? Seems like some new rules/interpretations are being made...
by atlantalad
Tue May 24, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester Airport
Replies: 365
Views: 38195

Re: Manchester Airport

Leeds Bradford no better. Flight 16:00 on 23 /5. Check in queue for hall A snaking from hall A into hall B( jet2 area). Took 75 mins to get through security. Then nowhere to sit and relax. It was choka- people sitting on floors. Stood for 70 mins and relieved to just to be able to sit on plane when ...
by atlantalad
Thu May 19, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cocaine usage at Football stadiums
Replies: 37
Views: 2698

Re: Cocaine usage at Football stadiums

Why not periodically use sniffer dogs in the ground side of turnstiles. I am sure the clubs can pay the cost of training and utilising the dogs. Would be good training for the dogs and trainers as well. Think of the chaos if one was parked outside the CFS toilets.
by atlantalad
Wed May 04, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man hole cover
Replies: 48
Views: 3510

Re: Man hole cover

The nature of the fracture ( brittle) suggests it is definitely a cast iron cover. There could be a problem in getting a cover to fit the existing frame. If the water company are responsible they may end up hacking out tarmac and replacing the cover with a new one + frame and then bodging up the tar...
by atlantalad
Wed May 04, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man hole cover
Replies: 48
Views: 3510

Re: Man hole cover

jojomk1 wrote:
Tue May 03, 2022 8:26 am
PC alert

Not allowed to call them MAN holes anymore as it could upset some people ;)

Never seen a woman in a man hole. There again may be I've had a sheltered life ;-)
by atlantalad
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Barnfield Sean Dyche training centre
Replies: 23
Views: 2292

Re: The Barnfield Sean Dyche training centre

summitclaret wrote:
Fri Apr 15, 2022 12:24 pm
He's got a pub.
Not anymore, just seen a sign writer busy up a ladder outside this morning. It's now: The Royal Dyched . :)
by atlantalad
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dyche Safe?
Replies: 140
Views: 10707

Re: Is Dyche Safe?

I think it will be. Just needs a bit of gold paint and squeeze in an extra "d". As Sean says, maximum effort and small margins. Hence, The Royal Dyched will ultimately still survive as a pre/post match watering hole.
by atlantalad
Thu Apr 14, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TONIGHTS GAMES
Replies: 51
Views: 2979

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES

majormajor wrote:
Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:17 pm
The problem with male footballers, they're just too emotional.
I think male footballers have balls - although I am not so sure. :)
by atlantalad
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Water Diviners & Golf
Replies: 4
Views: 758

Re: Water Diviners & Golf

“Of course if this story is really true them there is something else apart from gravity/magnetism.”

Could simply be Devine intervention.
by atlantalad
Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interest rates/cost of living
Replies: 81
Views: 3449

Re: Interest rates/cost of living

I know there is a link but you need to separate adjustment of Interest rate from cost of living. I see rising interest rates as a mechanism for slowing down price inflation -it puts people off borrowing and makes people save more so holds back inflationary price rises. Simple economics of supply and...
by atlantalad
Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

not sure if this has been reported, sorry Vlad, this isn't how it works https://www.secretflying.com/posts/putin-signs-new-law-leased-aircraft-now-belong-to-russian-airlines/?fbclid=IwAR0f1TaiWHagQmAzGgNREfHxtubeSF9Leq9-qwTlYPVXjg_kN9MdwbNB8vU He has not thought this through ....how does he expect ...
by atlantalad
Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

Would it be unreasonable for the international community to place a bounty on the head of Putin ( and cronies if possible). Say $1billion bounty. This is a cheap option compared to the money expended already. Bounty could be via UN ( I know unlikely as it sanctions violence) or via Ukraine govt itse...
by atlantalad
Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

I wonder if this might eventually become the Ceausescu moment for Putin. He too thought he was untouchable, I remember the look of bewilderment on his face as he looked out at the demonstrating crowds in 1989. Led away, summary trial and shot like a dog. I pray the same fate awaits Putin, he is ups...
by atlantalad
Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

There are plenty of discussions covering what the EU/UK did, ( or did not do), that lead to Putin perceiving the West as being weak. Hindsight is always a great attribute ( many on here have it by the bucket full). Stand back and think. Being realistic, what would "you" have done to prevent Putin i...
by atlantalad
Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

There are plenty of discussions covering what the EU/UK did, ( or did not do), that lead to Putin perceiving the West as being weak. Hindsight is always a great attribute ( many on here have it by the bucket full). Stand back and think. Being realistic, what would "you" have done to prevent Putin in...
by atlantalad
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10722
Views: 813970

Re: Russia Invades

Commercial Aircraft
ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:59 pm
Not a bad idea to keep at least one way of Brits to get out of Russia should they wish
Or a route for assassins in/out
by atlantalad
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rising power prices: a thread for help
Replies: 126
Views: 6810

Re: Rising power prices: a thread for help

Strange how an element of the public immediately try to find some negative with new technologies. Luddites are still in our midst. OK, there were earth tremors during the Cuadrilla drilling trials near Preston. Data and information is freely available in the public domain. The largest event at Prest...
by atlantalad
Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rising power prices: a thread for help
Replies: 126
Views: 6810

Re: Rising power prices: a thread for help

The UK is fairly privileged as an island with potentially and abundant ready source of both wind and wave power. Part of the problem with wind generated power is obvious – wind is too sporadic. Compare its availability with waves/ tides which occur 24hr / day 365 days a year – so there is a constant...
by atlantalad
Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Atrial Flutter
Replies: 75
Views: 9763

Re: Atrial Flutter

Interested to know if anyone with atrial flutter wears a Fitbit/ Apple Watch ( or similar) and if so, are these devices sensitive enough to pick up the flutter. I've experienced palpations for a few years now and just accept and live with it. It generally occurs, and wakes me up, during the night. M...
by atlantalad
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Begorra !! So he is.
Replies: 12
Views: 3496

Re: Begorra !! So he is.

The scam was a dead give away. Firstly, the Irish don't have a stiff upper lip and secondly, they shouldn't have given contact details as c/o heaven.
by atlantalad
Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plumbing advice (Toilet)
Replies: 36
Views: 2412

Re: Plumbing advice (Toilet)

In your picture you can see a small flow of water coming out of the feed pipe( blue colour thing). Lift the black arm slightly and see if the water stops. If it doesn't then it either one of two things: a) the rubber diaphragm in the body - white plastic housing to which the blue outlet is attached-...
by atlantalad
Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Anderson Street Burnley
Replies: 36
Views: 4257

Re: James Anderson Street Burnley

May be the short section of Ormerod road next to Queen's Park, outside his old school. Less admin as only the school on that section.
by atlantalad
Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Web site design
Replies: 10
Views: 1670

Re: Web site design

Brilliant gesture Capt. How philanthropic of you. When is the "Visit Barley" website being launched? If you want any photos I am sure a few here will be able to supply. 😀
by atlantalad
Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stocks and shares during covid
Replies: 122
Views: 13704

Re: Stocks and shares during covid

Rolls Royce shares taking a drubbing today~ down 60% after the company try and raise £6bn. At the same time unions calling for 3 week strike at Barnoldswick plant for fear of plant closure and moving Trent blade technology to Singapore. Seems to me the company is fighting for survival and doing its ...
by atlantalad
Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bus Crash
Replies: 59
Views: 6960

Re: Bus Crash

Besides the bus being grey, if the SUV driver uses the excuse there were no stop or give way signs on the exit of that cart track then they need their license taking away and should have to undergo a driving retest.
by atlantalad
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England squad announcement
Replies: 38
Views: 3583

Re: England squad announcement

Vegas Claret wrote:
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:05 am
Southgate out
Aye, and maintain social distancing by using the Northgate in.
by atlantalad
Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Modern Day Things That **** You Off
Replies: 199
Views: 14665

Re: Modern Day Things That **** You Off

People who continually say " you know what I mean" at the end of every sentence when in a discussion/interviewed on TV. How irritating init...... you know what I mean? Also those who start a sentence with the phrase " It's like....." or "Me, personally....." Phil Nevilles patently obvious, descripti...
by atlantalad
Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hope Technology, Barnoldswick
Replies: 21
Views: 3928

Re: Hope Technology, Barnoldswick

Think that's one of the companies Guy Martin gets his bespoke engineered kits from when doing world record speed attempts.
by atlantalad
Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Modern Day Things That **** You Off
Replies: 199
Views: 14665

Re: Modern Day Things That **** You Off

Some serious irritants nominated already on this thread. Two linguistic trends make me grind my teeth to dust :- 1 “Would of” and “Could of” instead of “would/could HAVE” 2. “ Can I get a coffee ?” Err , no because it’s round this side of the counter but you could HAVE one if I make it for you. Wha...
by atlantalad
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New North of England Lockdown Laws coming into force on 5th August
Replies: 109
Views: 12042

Re: New North of England Lockdown Laws coming into force on 5th August

Burnley1989 wrote:
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:07 pm
No worse than a packed pub
Following on with the above logic I'd say a closed mosque is much more of a risk than packed pub.
by atlantalad
Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Banned Audi Advert
Replies: 33
Views: 3915

Re: Banned Audi Advert

dsr wrote:
Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:46 am
What - a child eating a banana after the driver couldn't see her below the windscreen? :shock:
Don't be silly. The child would quickly drop the banana on being struck and..... fall off the front of the truck when it stopped. 🙂

I've seen mannequins, dolls, stuffed toys, big dummies ......
by atlantalad
Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Banned Audi Advert
Replies: 33
Views: 3915

Re: Banned Audi Advert

I've seen something similar stuck to the front of our local green bin recycling truck.
by atlantalad
Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New North of England Lockdown Laws coming into force on 5th August
Replies: 109
Views: 12042

Re: New North of England Lockdown Laws coming into force on 5th August

The correlation between wards and cases speaks volumes.

But hush....
by atlantalad
Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Reminiscing
Replies: 108
Views: 6990

Re: Reminiscing

Triangular ices in those paper cartons: jubilees. Lucky bags. Licorice sticks, black jacks, 1/3 pint milk at school. The cylindrical bearings we called "ironies". We used to get them from passing some kind of iron works recycler near Sandy Gate on school lunch trips to the school canteen which doubl...
by atlantalad
Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 917207

Re: Covid-19

So people think it's safe to travel during a major pandemic.


Human ace is not as intelligent as being made out!
by atlantalad
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34377
Views: 2062243

Re: adeola friday

Bats
by atlantalad
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alternative Pub Names For These Times
Replies: 57
Views: 3621

Re: Alternative Pub Names For These Times

The Keepout Inn
by atlantalad
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newbury 4.55
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Re: Newbury 4.55

fanzone wrote:
Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:15 pm
So it lost then

Era of inclusivity.... it's the taking part that counts.😉
by atlantalad
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leaves see.
Replies: 23
Views: 2499

Re: Leaves see.

The only leaves I've seen looking at me really intently such that I could see their eyes looked like this
by atlantalad
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Looking for (ex BT) telephone engineer
Replies: 1
Views: 573

Re: O/T Looking for (ex BT) telephone engineer

Not sure if he's ex BT but I believe one lives in Wichita.
by atlantalad
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trading 212 and buying shares
Replies: 17
Views: 2486

Re: Trading 212 and buying shares

Problem with funds, especially Baillie Gif American B is it takes a few days to buy and a few days to sell so you are not sure what price you are buying into nor selling at. Not right good under current volatile market conditions. I had Baillie Gif American before crash in March and was up 50% ( ove...
by atlantalad
Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5 subs allowed in remaining games
Replies: 60
Views: 2813

Re: 5 subs allowed in remaining games

Novel way of social isolating the team although I think there would be enough room in a couple or three at the most. Will they be yellow? Hope we get a lot more rain this month otherwise they'd be useless manoeuvring on the pitch.
by atlantalad
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Farmers fields
Replies: 78
Views: 7231

Re: Farmers fields

NottsClaret wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:08 am
Unless you're an agitated and defensive chimpanzee in captivity.
May be a reaction of primates in lockdown?
by atlantalad
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would the Ancient Greeks have...
Replies: 20
Views: 1973

Re: Would the Ancient Greeks have...

That was when it ended, is it? That was the decline. atlantalad, you can cut a square out of a piece of paper, but a piece of paper doesn't make a square. Two different perspectives Pstotto. You see the square hole cut in the paper. I see the square shaped piece cut out of the paper. If you were to...
by atlantalad
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Farmers fields
Replies: 78
Views: 7231

Re: Farmers fields

Yeah sounds good. I’ll direct message my address if that’s ok though as want to make sure we keep numbers down to 30ish. Why would they be coming into my house though? And do you know why I think the farmer was wrong? Because he broke the law. Or do you think it’s right to break the law? If someone...
by atlantalad
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would the Ancient Greeks have...
Replies: 20
Views: 1973

Re: Would the Ancient Greeks have...

Undoubtedly.

When observing the constellation of Ursa Major Cassandra the soothsayer of Troy saw that two juxtaposed three sided polygons did indeed make a square.
by atlantalad
Fri May 29, 2020 1:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Political compass
Replies: 48
Views: 3071

Re: Political compass

Nearly hit the crosshairs. -0.5, 1.0