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by basil6345789
Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gym
Replies: 27
Views: 2863

Re: Gym

Do press-ups and sit-ups at home, then go for a run.
by basil6345789
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One footballing moment you would change?
Replies: 41
Views: 2581

Re: One footballing moment you would change?

1962 Cup Final
by basil6345789
Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harald Schumacher and that challenge on Battiston
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Re: Harald Schumacher and that challenge on Battiston

At least Adam was more tactful!
by basil6345789
Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northern investment
Replies: 33
Views: 3658

Re: Northern investment

Tony Blair declaring that every kid has a right to go to Uni didn't help - it created entirely the wrong culture.
Doss degrees at **** unis and gap years galore are most inappropriate.
by basil6345789
Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All time Burnley " Hard men " XI ....
Replies: 84
Views: 7609

Re: All time Burnley " Hard men " XI ....

ClaretTony wrote:
Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:00 pm
On the subject of which one of the four told me, it would be unfair to say to be honest but you might just find him on the picture below.

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Wee Bobby Collins was the tutor in his time at Bury.
by basil6345789
Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phillip "look at me" Schofield
Replies: 55
Views: 4745

Re: Phillip "look at me" Schofield

Wonder if they're just gathering evidence and he's going to get done yet, given the youthfulness of his victim?
by basil6345789
Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phillip "look at me" Schofield
Replies: 55
Views: 4745

Re: Phillip "look at me" Schofield

Rodleydave wrote:
Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:52 am
Someone was campaigning on twitter we should all do the same for Dion Dublin... !!!!
Now Captain Tom next Thursday that's a different matter.
Ground Control To Captain Tom.
Would love someone to re-record it with a lyric change with all proceeds going to NHS.
by basil6345789
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Exploiting nature drives outbreakes of new diseases...
Replies: 13
Views: 1588

Re: Exploiting nature drives outbreakes of new diseases...

Stanbill05 wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:01 pm
Deliberately created by man, accidentally released. I blame poor lab processes. I don’t think we’ll ever know though.
Accidentally, eh?
by basil6345789
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 913469

Re: Covid-19

Grumps wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:29 pm
It was also pointed out that the virus spread is slowing and we're starting to see the flattening of the curve.
I guess some people only hear the bad news
Good point but only a CUSUM can prove this. Hope we are i for some good news!
by basil6345789
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 913469

Re: Covid-19

The figures displayed on telly each night are just primitive charts. Until someone puts up a CUSUM we'll not understand the trends/turning points.
by basil6345789
Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pussy Galore dies
Replies: 34
Views: 3187

Re: Pussy Galore dies

Terrier wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:40 pm
Hera in jason and the argonauts also.
It's a silent "H" you know - my late mum's name.
by basil6345789
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who am I? (Teaser for you lot to ponder on)
Replies: 62
Views: 4106

Re: Who am I? (Teaser for you lot to ponder on)

Peter Beardsley ("Quasi").
by basil6345789
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gordon Taylor
Replies: 64
Views: 6052

Re: Gordon Taylor

Burnley Ace wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:01 pm
In normal circumstances why would they be forced to take a 30% pay it?
To try to get us out of the ridiculous situation we've found ourselves in. Or do you think it's ok?
by basil6345789
Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gordon Taylor
Replies: 64
Views: 6052

Re: Gordon Taylor

In normal circumstances if players took a 30% cut in pay then the business would be more profitable and pay more corporation tax so there would still be money for the NHS?
by basil6345789
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How will the world change?
Replies: 38
Views: 2647

Re: How will the world change?

China will achieve the objective to dominate.
by basil6345789
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ABBA on BBC4
Replies: 30
Views: 2217

Re: ABBA on BBC4

Thanks for the heads up - not to watch.
by basil6345789
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tony Blair.
Replies: 42
Views: 3701

Re: Tony Blair.

He'd probably stick up for globalisation and China.
by basil6345789
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dennis Orr
Replies: 19
Views: 3093

Re: Dennis Orr

I didn't know the gentleman but he sounds from reading the posts to have been a thoroughly nice chap. My condolences to his family and friends. Dennis was a top lad, a rascal but one of the best alright. Much better footballer than given credit for. Referee - what is it they say - poacher turned ga...
by basil6345789
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Queens Park Burnley 1972-72
Replies: 45
Views: 5662

Re: Queens Park Burnley 1972-72

ecc wrote:
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:20 am
The lad second to left in the front row looks like a young Nick Cave.
Gordon College's brother - his Christian name escapes me but it'll come. Good player in a good team.
by basil6345789
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dennis Orr
Replies: 19
Views: 3093

Re: Dennis Orr

RIP Den. A good bloke and great pal to John. Will be sadly missed.
by basil6345789
Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Labour Leadership Election
Replies: 220
Views: 12009

Re: Labour Leadership Election

Tubeworm Woman was on Question Time tonight.
by basil6345789
Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shirt sponsor
Replies: 30
Views: 3218

Re: Shirt sponsor

Let's have a nice Chinese sponsor, just to rub it in.
by basil6345789
Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Swallows returning
Replies: 37
Views: 3136

Re: Swallows returning

Yes, several seen already in Cliviger. Woodpecker, tits and chuffs also.
by basil6345789
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interesting Statistic on our Home Attendances
Replies: 23
Views: 2735

Re: Interesting Statistic on our Home Attendances

I recall seeing an article in about 67, stating that, given their catchment areas, West Brom and Burnley were the 2 best supported clubs. We were just less than 21k and The Throstles were just over 21k.
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That disturbing moment...
Replies: 1
Views: 700

Re: That disturbing moment...

Put on weight since pupping was nice before.
by basil6345789
Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Conspiracy Theory - coronavirus
Replies: 23
Views: 2102

Re: Conspiracy Theory - coronavirus

Yes they just infected loads of their own people for it to then spread here. It's time for me to self isolate from UTC. Stay safe. They couldn't care less about infecting their own people if they achieve their goals. Interesting on QT tonight Hancock admitted that China had not been forthcoming wit...
by basil6345789
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why is our death rate so high for CV19?
Replies: 62
Views: 6225

Re: Why is our death rate so high for CV19?

If it really has been around for a few years now and many people assumed it was flu, bugs etc then wouldn't many people have antibodies, which, if tested now, would give a positive result?
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Over seventies
Replies: 69
Views: 6905

Re: Over seventies

I'm 69 in a few days Ashy. :D ..Looks like my 6 monthly jaunt in my Campervan will be cancelled by the powers that be though. I will still find plenty of things to do Instead of worrying about it Ashy.. Life's too short to worry . :D Take up drinking and smoking outside 't Big Window. Healthy outdo...
by basil6345789
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who's off out tonight?
Replies: 35
Views: 4375

Re: Who's off out tonight?

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:05 pm
Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.
What about infections brought back from Chinese New Year?
by basil6345789
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ventilator dilema
Replies: 16
Views: 1968

Ventilator dilema

Suppose in the coronavirus crisis there is one ventilator but 2 patients needing it. One is a smoker the other a non-smoker. Who should have priority?
by basil6345789
Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The English and Goalkeepers ...
Replies: 38
Views: 3345

Re: The English and Goalkeepers ...

The question of Goalkeepers comes up, quite often, on various threads ... Thinking back, England had a fantastic " crop " of Goalkeepers, in the 1960's and 70's. After Burnley's Colin McDonald's dreadful injury playing for " The Football League " against the " League of Ireland " in 1959, he was re...
by basil6345789
Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's budget
Replies: 82
Views: 5260

Re: Today's budget

Couldn't agree more. Two major banks caused the 2007 financial crisis according to a report by the US government. One was Deutche Bank and the other Goldman Sachs. Rishi Sunak (Our Chancellor) worked for Goldmann Sachs and his predecessor Sajid Javid worked for Deutch Bank where he was involved in ...
by basil6345789
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinkwater headbutts teammate
Replies: 116
Views: 12624

Re: Drinkwater headbutts teammate

He's a nutter.
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aircraft flying 'empty' to retain slots
Replies: 16
Views: 2252

Re: Aircraft flying 'empty' to retain slots

Many passenger aircraft are taking off almost empty to ensure they retain their flight slots at the airport. 80% of the slots must be used or the airline could lose them so they are being forced to fly empty or near empty aircraft. Bad news for everyone so the Gov't has asked for the rule to be rel...
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aircraft flying 'empty' to retain slots
Replies: 16
Views: 2252

Re: Aircraft flying 'empty' to retain slots

One one of our members at Burnley Golf Cub, "Fruitbat", drives for Ryanair. His real name is Andrew Hardman. Little lad, good fun
by basil6345789
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1965 Polio in Blackburn
Replies: 26
Views: 2661

1965 Polio in Blackburn

If my memory serves me right then Deadwood closed down for weeks during a public meetings ban in the town in 1965.
Did they go down at the end of the season - they were certainly weakened by the disruptions?
by basil6345789
Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good Indian Restaurant In Burnley. Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2064

Re: Good Indian Restaurant In Burnley. Advice

Prefer Aroma to Shimla. Can get a nice cold pint instead of messing about drinking lukewarm cans. Then straight across to the Talbot. Or 100 yds down the road to The Coach if you don't want to risk getting mowed down. Soul Night tonight with DJ Basil. Some people do both pubs, depending on band tim...
by basil6345789
Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire police with not enough to do...
Replies: 188
Views: 16115

Re: Lancashire police with not enough to do...

deanothedino wrote:
Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:32 pm
The camera vans aren't actually operated by cops but maybe you should just stop speeding all the time?
Last year someone challenged an operator for impersonating a scuffer as the van had police on it.
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coach & Horses Soul Neet
Replies: 10
Views: 682

Re: Coach & Horses Soul Neet

Houseboy - one man's meat.
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coach & Horses Soul Neet
Replies: 10
Views: 682

Re: Coach & Horses Soul Neet

8.30 start, by the way.
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coach & Horses Soul Neet
Replies: 10
Views: 682

Coach & Horses Soul Neet

On this Saturday - usual format - requests all neet; Motown, Northern and 6T's Club Soul.
Real ales, friendly crowd, hopefully celebrating more points!
Ah'll si thee.
DJ Felipe
UTC
by basil6345789
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Danny Mills
Replies: 49
Views: 4747

Re: Danny Mills

Mills is a shavie-head thicko
by basil6345789
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next redevelopment at the Turf .... ?
Replies: 136
Views: 12042

Re: Next redevelopment at the Turf .... ?

Depends on the future shape of things. More American? Drive-in, drive-through, whatever not as we know it.
by basil6345789
Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liberals
Replies: 20
Views: 1831

Liberals

A rough passage ahead?
by basil6345789
Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche shows why he is a better man manager thann Moanriniho
Replies: 5
Views: 910

Re: Dyche shows why he is a better man manager thann Moanriniho

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:15 pm
Moanriniho .........A spent force!
Self obsessed and incapable of motivating players.
Motivation is subjective and only you can motivate yourself. However, Dyche can inspire and support them and that he does so well.
by basil6345789
Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A scenario relating to our penalty...
Replies: 29
Views: 2713

Re: A scenario relating to our penalty...

As kids we used to say "you can't penalise a goal".
by basil6345789
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pop Quiz
Replies: 16
Views: 2085

Re: Pop Quiz

groove wrote:
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:20 am
Wilko Johnson
John Wilkinson
by basil6345789
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Caroline Flack found deceased
Replies: 172
Views: 14712

Re: Caroline Flack found deceased

I asked the same question yesterday, however the CPS do have the power to withdraw from any case, the police have no power once its entered the judicial system The CPS must follow the 2 tests. No ifs, no buts. No one, not them not Police not politicians can intervene. Imagine if they'd have dropped...
by basil6345789
Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Caroline Flack found deceased
Replies: 172
Views: 14712

Re: Caroline Flack found deceased

Yes but to be fair, nothing to do with ITV or live island this. press, trolls and to s lesser extent police have a lot to answer for What do the Police have to answer? They and the CPS have no discretion in cases of DV - the government law says it's mandatory to proceed. The boyfriend is at fault, ...