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by CaptJohn
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Focus To Go?
Replies: 72
Views: 5796

Re: Football Focus To Go?

Good riddance to it. It's dated and poorly presented. Waste of licence payers money and the same can be said of MOTD.
by CaptJohn
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roger Whittaker RIP
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

The "Last farewell" is a favourite of mine and one I have selected for my funeral. A bit morbid but it has special meaning for me.
RIP Roger.
by CaptJohn
Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When You’re Smiling (2) - 2023/24
Replies: 31
Views: 3498

Re: When You’re Smiling (2) - 2023/24

Some lovely photos but for me the most natural smile belongs to Anass Zaroury.
And now I'm going to be singing his name for the rest of the night :o
by CaptJohn
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Baseball in Toronto
Replies: 25
Views: 1538

Re: Baseball in Toronto

My wife and I have had two weeks over in Ontario. Two nights in Niagra Falls, one night in Niagra on the Lake which is beautiful followed by eight nights in Tiverton near Kincardine on the banks of Lake Huron. We're now in Toronto for three nights and fly home tomorrow. We've been to Canada many tim...
by CaptJohn
Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Baseball in Toronto
Replies: 25
Views: 1538

Baseball in Toronto

Went to the Blue Jays v Kansas City Royals game yesterday. It was great fun and not knowing too much about the game I learned a lot. My wife and I walked from the centre of Toronto to the Rogers Centre near the Skydome. The fans were really friendly and not a sign of any bother. Easy access into the...
by CaptJohn
Sat Sep 09, 2023 12:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v QPR - U21s
Replies: 47
Views: 6829

Re: Burnley v QPR - U21s

That young lad who hit the hat-trick looks like a young Ray Pointer. Hope he's as good as him.
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: our transfer spending
Replies: 88
Views: 5445

Re: our transfer spending

Terrifying.
by CaptJohn
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven
Replies: 34
Views: 1983

Re: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven

I was lucky to be at Goodison on that night in 1985 when he scored the 3rd goal in their win against Bayern. It was an unbelievable night and if you look at the footage on Utube the place was rocking and Steven was pure quality. I was bought a few pints that night being a Claret and the connection w...
by CaptJohn
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Advice re Shetland Isles
Replies: 11
Views: 1149

Re: Advice re Shetland Isles

If you intend doing any walking on Shetland make sure you wear long trousers and have a "tick" remover in your possession. Ticks are in abundance on the island and unfortunately Lymes disease is carried by them. An associate of mine from Shetland nearly lost his wife to the disease a few years back....
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets v City match thread
Replies: 377
Views: 14465

Re: Clarets v City match thread

Oliver couldn't wait to get the chance to give us a red card. I hope his next bowel movement is a large pineapple.
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets v City match thread
Replies: 377
Views: 14465

Re: Clarets v City match thread

The match is going more or less as I expected. Lots of effort from our side but City have picked us off expertly. I think this will happen a lot this season. Not disappointed with our display but we're up against one of the best sides on the planet and can't expect too much.
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Casper at the double in pre-season opener
Replies: 17
Views: 899

Re: ARTICLE: Casper at the double in pre-season opener

My favourite Claret.........ever.
Wonderful balance and devasting shot with either foot.
His injury was the reason we didn't win the FA cup back in 74. He played at Hillsborough in the semi against the Geordies but clearly wasn't fit. Such a wonderful footballer.
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mission to Burnley (including spoilers from page 9)
Replies: 868
Views: 51629

Re: Mission to Burnley (including spoilers from page 9)

Mr Pace has gone up in my estimation tenfold after watching the first two episodes. Obviously they had a documentary such as this planned from the very start due to the filming but there must have been temptation to scrap the whole thing after relegation. He looked "lost and lonely" in the footage f...
by CaptJohn
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 8158

Re: When was your first served beer?

What was Spoons called before it was Spoons? Memory a blank :(
Been on a day trip to Malham Cove. Got back and chanced a quick half with a couple of lads :D
Circa 68/69.
by CaptJohn
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Udoka Godwin-Malife
Replies: 23
Views: 1908

Re: Udoka Godwin-Malife

Once his footballing days are over he can make a living as a singer for sure.
by CaptJohn
Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Town Centre
Replies: 123
Views: 9073

Re: Burnley Town Centre

Sadly it's full of scousers now. If it weren't for then the place would be empty. Same goes for the coastline in North Wales. You are joking aren't you? There are scousers yes, but they are very much in the minority. The reason I used Chester as a comparison is the size of the population which I es...
by CaptJohn
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Town Centre
Replies: 123
Views: 9073

Re: Burnley Town Centre

Clive 1960 wrote:
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:21 am
Same in nearly every town unfortunately.
Er no. Just got back from centre of Chester. Place is heaving. People everywhere, restaurants booming and pubs full.
by CaptJohn
Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation
Replies: 129
Views: 7412

Re: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation

Left school after A levels and joined the Merchant navy. Worked my way up to Captain and along the way discovered I was rather good at shiphandling. big ships. Supertankers and large LNG tankers. Worked as a Pilot/Loading Master at several oil terminals in West Africa and the Middle East before beco...
by CaptJohn
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst decisions in football history?
Replies: 46
Views: 3198

Re: Worst decisions in football history?

Burnley deciding to stop serving peas with the pies. I've never recovered :( Seriously I'll always question the FA/Prem league allowing the massive conflict of interest when Sky originally won the tv rights. Alan Sugar was a chairman of Spurs around that time thus he could directly influence how the...
by CaptJohn
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Underrated things
Replies: 50
Views: 3797

Re: Underrated things

A satisfying dump.
by CaptJohn
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Message for Alhambra
Replies: 24
Views: 2077

Re: Message for Alhambra

Ah well, just a shot in the dark.
Sounds like a powerful beer at over 6%. I'm a lightweight where beer is concerned and prefer the 3.5-4.0% range. "Cheshire Cat" from Weetwods being my favourite tipple.
by CaptJohn
Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Message for Alhambra
Replies: 24
Views: 2077

Message for Alhambra

Greetings, with a name like that you nust have lived or been associated with the UAE at some point. I recall a large LNG tanker of a similar name that was built for a subsidiary of ADNOC. Am I correct?
by CaptJohn
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: U21 Euro Final on TV
Replies: 160
Views: 9858

Re: U21 Euro Final on TV

Just a random observation but I wonder if an Englad team has ever had so many double barrelled names in the starting eleven? Harwood-Bellis, Gibbs-White and Smith-Rowe.
by CaptJohn
Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel
Replies: 52
Views: 5747

Re: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel

I followed the link and registered but received a message saying that I can't watch it in the UK :(
Gibbs-White has missed a penalty :o
by CaptJohn
Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dubai
Replies: 47
Views: 2781

Re: Dubai

A very apt topic as I am halfway through an interview process for a job out there! Quick tip. Always get accomodation, utilities and if possible a car included in your deal. Don't make the mistake of getting an allowance to cover these items unless you're incredibly disciplined, otherwise you'll en...
by CaptJohn
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dubai
Replies: 47
Views: 2781

Re: Dubai

I lived in the UAE for 10 years so know it pretty well. I was always impressed with the way they went about their business in a "can do" attitude. It's a system of benevolent dictatorship that worked so well. Dubai is great for a short break but go in the winter months as it is hot. The sporting eve...
by CaptJohn
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Baltimore
Replies: 44
Views: 3643

Re: Baltimore

It's some city. Had a night there once to watch the Orioles play the Yankees. Walked from the waterfront area to Camden Yard. Not a pretty walk TBH. Next day we were going up to JFK and the sat nav took us right through some really deprived areas. Burnt out cars. Deserted tenement blocks and shady l...
by CaptJohn
Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7873

Re: France riots

I think the instinct to try and drive away from someone with a gun who wants to kill you is quite an understandable one, personally. I agree. I have been in that situation unfortunately but managed to survive. It was a drunken policeman at a road block on the road from Port Harcourt to Warri in Nig...
by CaptJohn
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chester races 1/7/23
Replies: 28
Views: 1944

Re: Chester races 1/7/23

Low drawn horses are always a good call at Chester. My tip is to stay out of the city after the meeting has finished and I'll be sticking to it. It's a party city and weekends are lively most of the year but throw a summer evening race meet into the equation and it can get a bit crazy.
by CaptJohn
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mortgages
Replies: 345
Views: 13823

Re: Mortgages

There are many contributing factors to the current bout of inflation, Brexit, Putin and the war in Ukraine, excessive wage demands from the unions, profiteering from most businesses but the underlying cause of the pain many are feeling due to the mortgage rises, were sown by Mr Brown in 2009 and his...
by CaptJohn
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Willie Irvine
Replies: 34
Views: 2636

Re: Willie Irvine

Many happy returns and I hope you celebrate with a pint of Guinness. (I remember buying you one after you'd done a ground tour with us, way back when)
by CaptJohn
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Snake identification help.
Replies: 39
Views: 2325

Re: Snake identification help.

Saw an Adder the other day on Chester golf course. It's the first I've ever seen up north. Treat all snakes with care and assume they are venomous.
by CaptJohn
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Before the transfer market takes effect....
Replies: 31
Views: 2489

Re: Before the transfer market takes effect....

Whichever way you look at it we're in a relegation scrap from the first whistle. No weak teams in this league and most have resources way beyond our limited means. Fingers crossed we'll nick a few wins early on to settle the nerves.
by CaptJohn
Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florida Golf
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Re: Florida Golf

Hi Robbo, I lived in the Championsgate area for over seven years and am a keen golfer. If you don't want to travel too far (Traffic is horrendous in that area) the Omni hotel has two courses both of which are decent and the club shop will sort out bats for you. It's on Championsgate. There is also C...
by CaptJohn
Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bramall Lane start for Adamson’s promoted Clarets
Replies: 32
Views: 1221

Re: ARTICLE: Bramall Lane start for Adamson’s promoted Clarets

I was another one who was there. We played some beautiful football that day.
by CaptJohn
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Friendly vs Sint Truiden?
Replies: 20
Views: 2968

Re: Friendly vs Sint Truiden?

Prefer the 50s version. Much better legs.
by CaptJohn
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canadian Open golf
Replies: 11
Views: 706

Re: Canadian Open golf

Well done Nick. Great watching event and even though I wanted Tommy to win, I wasn't too upset when the putt dropped. 72' absolutely awesome!!
Off to Canada in August playing golf so I'm sure I'll get some stick off the locals :)
by CaptJohn
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best hotel you have ever stayed?
Replies: 96
Views: 4241

Re: Best hotel you have ever stayed?

I've been very lucky and stayed at some great hotels all over the world. The Fullerton in Singapore is stunning along with the Bellagio in Vegas. SAS Radisson in Cape Town has wonderful views and I love the JW Marriott in Miami. The even better thing I didn't pay for one of them :)
by CaptJohn
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ultra Processed Food
Replies: 145
Views: 4731

Re: Ultra Processed Food

One of my favourite recipes is stuffed red peppers. Cost about 80p each. For two people buy three red peppers. Slice in half and de seed them. Buy some budget tomatoes and slice into cubes and put in dish. Chop some fresh garlic and mix with tomatoes. Buy a small tin of anchovies (about 1 pound from...
by CaptJohn
Sat May 27, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bets for Chester races
Replies: 1
Views: 333

Re: Bets for Chester races

Going will be firm. Not much rain here in Chester for a while. Low draws are always an advantage given tight nature of track. I always used to bet on a decent horse and jockey combo with a low draw. It paid for the beers. Course looks lovely though. Played golf yesterday at Chester, which is the oth...
by CaptJohn
Mon May 15, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driving rants (max 2 per person)
Replies: 159
Views: 7562

Re: Driving rants (max 2 per person)

Potholes : Some are getting so big they are more like tank traps. I had a very expensive experience with damage to a brake caliper caused by a pothole on the A41 just north of Wolverhampton. Caravans and caravan drivers with underpowered vehicles : They have a right to be on the road but please hav...
by CaptJohn
Fri May 12, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 56
Views: 5428

Re: Las Vegas

Love Vegas for the shows. I've seen Celine Dion, Cher and Lionel Ritchie and all were fabulous. Hope to see Adele next February/March when we go again. I have gambled but it was a token dollar bill into a "bandit" just to say I'd done it. A trip to Boulder City and the Hoover Dam is well worth a vis...
by CaptJohn
Wed May 10, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Venice Recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 1044

Re: O/T Venice Recommendations

Marriott Autograph Boscolo.
Beautiful hotel in a great position on the north side of Venice. OK it's not cheap but your wife will love it. My wife and I had a lovely stay there in 2016 for our wedding anniversary.
by CaptJohn
Fri May 05, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why Burnley?
Replies: 17
Views: 2619

Re: Why Burnley?

Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Dad used to go and watch Stoke or Port Vale, which were the nearest teams. First game I went to see was at the old Victoria Ground, Stoke. They were playing Burnley. The rest is history.
by CaptJohn
Fri May 05, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation From PL Decider
Replies: 14
Views: 2194

Re: Relegation From PL Decider

Going back to OP and VAR does anyone remember if VAR have called handball for keeper when kicking out of hands or throwing at edge of box. To me it’s like foul throws it seems to be ignored but if you can draw a line for offside you should be able for keepers not letting go before leaving box? They...
by CaptJohn
Wed May 03, 2023 5:10 pm
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?

69. Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying things? I'm old enough to have seen the good, bad and downright ugly with the Clarets. Good; well right now is pretty good but for me that was when we had "SuperCasp" up front in that team of the early 70s. Bad; any relegation year was pretty bad and there w...
by CaptJohn
Tue May 02, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh McQuoid
Replies: 14
Views: 3551

Re: Josh McQuoid

I seem to remember watching him play for us at Reading a few years back. I thought he looked sharp but he never seemed to get a good run in the 1st team. Good luck to him.
by CaptJohn
Tue May 02, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FIFA to black out womens world cup in Europe
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

FIFA to black out womens world cup in Europe

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65453756

FIFA as usual want to extort as much cash as possible. Carry on FIFA, see where it leads to.
by CaptJohn
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Official Player of the Season Vote
Replies: 83
Views: 3484

Re: Official Player of the Season Vote

Tella for me but there have been so many great performances from so many players.
by CaptJohn
Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's football
Replies: 108
Views: 4610

Re: Tonight's football

Do you mean the "Burnley Old Boys Reunion match" at Goodison.
Eddie, Jason, Nick, Kieran in the Red corner and Sean, Ian, Steve, Tarks, Keano & Dwight in the blue corner :D