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by brunlea99
Tue Aug 26, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Camera Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 1131

Re: Camera Advice

You might need to spend a lot of money on an SLR, and a suitably large lens, if you're wanting decent shots at airshows. Second hand would be the obvious option A compromise might be a super zoom bridge camera. The sensor isn't as good as an SLR but the built in zoom lenses are insane. Mine (Nikon ...
by brunlea99
Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 15206

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

IanMcL wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:53 pm
There goes our undefeated record!
To look at another way, we've only lost one game ! 😆
by brunlea99
Sat Aug 16, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 15206

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

EVERY game we play this season is going to be difficult, no matter what our team selection is, or who our opponents are. What I can't quite comprehend is why some posters are critical of Parkers selections/tactics before a ball is kicked. He is aware of the fitness and abilities of our squad not any...
by brunlea99
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1430
Views: 242769

Re: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.

My dad used to save the back pages from Tuesday and Fridays editions and send em to me wherever I was in the world (army deployments) and they were essential reading for me and the lads. Same for me. Always looked forward to the reports. Back in the 70s and 80s although we got the results on the ra...
by brunlea99
Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 998110

Re: Summer transfer window

"Genuinely amazed at the incredulous response to the standard practice of football clubs signing young players to extensions in order to potentially get a fee rather than lose them for nothing." What happens then if the young player will not sign a contract with an extension clause ? Do we just rele...
by brunlea99
Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lisbon airport info
Replies: 32
Views: 2616

Re: Lisbon airport info

Porto was the same a couple of weeks ago. It's the same when you fly back, you will have to go through a passport control before getting on the plane. It's a nightmare. I strongly advise you to get to the airport early.
by brunlea99
Wed Jun 04, 2025 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 701
Views: 106335

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Heretic on Netflix is very good.
by brunlea99
Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 701
Views: 106335

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

I thoroughly recommend Dept Q on Netflix. The character of Akhram is pure genius.
by brunlea99
Mon May 26, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa
Replies: 78
Views: 5497

Re: Aston Villa

The biggest error in the game, one which surely had a more significant impact on Villa not getting the points they needed, was made by Martinez stupidly getting his red card. Are Villa going to write to him ?
by brunlea99
Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite Record in the 60s or 70s
Replies: 64
Views: 2902

Re: Favourite Record in the 60s or 70s

My Brother Jake - Free
by brunlea99
Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield Utd Match Thread
Replies: 88
Views: 5989

Re: Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield Utd Match Thread

If we win all our games, we will go up as we play the the blades.
by brunlea99
Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League
Replies: 227
Views: 13764

Re: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League

Many thanks, Ty.

Well done !!!
by brunlea99
Thu Mar 13, 2025 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League
Replies: 227
Views: 13764

Re: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League

Good evening.

1.20 Too Bossy For Us
2.00 McLaurey
2.40 Allegorie De Vassy
3.20 Derryhassen Paddy (NAP)
4.00 Banbridge
4.40 It's On The Line
5.20 Wodhooh

Good Luck !!
by brunlea99
Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League
Replies: 227
Views: 13764

Re: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League

Good morning !!

1.20 Galileo Dame (NAP)
2.00 Pic Roc
2.40 Henri The Second
3.20 Il Est Francais
4.00 Lucky Place
4.40 Jagwar
5.20 Wiseguy

Good Luck !!
by brunlea99
Tue Mar 11, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League
Replies: 227
Views: 13764

Re: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League

Good evening.

13.20 The New Lion
14.00 Better Days Ahead
14.40 Be Aware
15.20 Iwilldoit
16.00 Jonbon
16.40 My Mate Mozzy
17.20 Gameoffinches (NAP)

Good Luck !!!
by brunlea99
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Images from yesterday
Replies: 30
Views: 3810

Re: Images from yesterday

dougcollins wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:14 pm
Do you reckon they'd take a reasonable offer for the netting?
I thought it was Rovers's Trophy Room ??
by brunlea99
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League
Replies: 227
Views: 13764

Re: Cheltenham Festival 2025 Horse Racing Nap League

Good afternoon.

1.20 Workahead
2.00 L'Eau De Sud
2.40 Myretown
3.20 Jade De Grugy
4.00 State Man
4.40 Quantock Hills (NAP)
5.20 Herakles Westwood

Good Luck everyone and many thanks TY !!!
by brunlea99
Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hibs- Sunshine On Leith
Replies: 37
Views: 3105

Hibs- Sunshine On Leith

This is an amazing way to celebrate a Derby win.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r0SQ2Q2yc ... 9uIGxlaXRo
by brunlea99
Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangers pot their manager while 2nd in league
Replies: 13
Views: 1584

Re: Rangers pot their manager while 2nd in league

In real terms, they are bottom of their league (only Celtic or Rangers are going to win the league).
by brunlea99
Thu Feb 06, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oxford Fan Review
Replies: 36
Views: 4404

Oxford Fan Review

A well balanced, well written report from an Oxford fan.

https://rageonline.co.uk/fans-view-24-2 ... nley-away/
by brunlea99
Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cover Versions
Replies: 112
Views: 6673

Re: Cover Versions

Counting Crows do a good version of Big Yellow Taxi.
by brunlea99
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 701
Views: 106335

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Black Doves on Netflix is superb.
by brunlea99
Sat Nov 30, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is my club, this is my town
Replies: 26
Views: 3630

Re: This is my club, this is my town

Actually written in 1949 by Ewan MacColl about Salford. Made famous by The Dubliners.
by brunlea99
Thu Aug 22, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker pre-match press conference v Cardiff
Replies: 20
Views: 2789

Re: Parker pre-match press conference v Cardiff

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 22, 2024 2:47 pm
Zaroury wasn’t ill then.
Are you sure ? Are you asserting the manager is a liar ?
by brunlea99
Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Odobert leaves for Spurs
Replies: 272
Views: 16440

Re: ARTICLE: Odobert leaves for Spurs

I don't know who Alasdair Gold is but here is a quote:

https://x.com/AlasdairGold/status/1824388579776176302
by brunlea99
Tue Aug 06, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 12275
Views: 1098585

Re: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Holtyclaret wrote:
Tue Aug 06, 2024 5:38 pm
How did Cullen and Browny go last time in champ?

Height and stature are far more important in the prem.
Imagine how good Messi would be, if only he was taller.
by brunlea99
Sun Jul 21, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All Ireland Hurling Final - The Clash of the Ash
Replies: 16
Views: 1090

Re: All Ireland Hurling Final - The Clash of the Ash

Bosscat wrote:
Sun Jul 21, 2024 1:44 pm
Watched England Women beat Israel in the Lacrosse European Championship final yesterday, England winning 12-5 & retaining their title.

Our Grandaughter in goal for England 🙂 ...
Brilliant !!!
by brunlea99
Sun Jul 21, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All Ireland Hurling Final - The Clash of the Ash
Replies: 16
Views: 1090

All Ireland Hurling Final - The Clash of the Ash

BBC2 is showing live coverage of the All Ireland Hurling Final today between Cork and Clare. Worth a watch - fantastic, frantic, fast and tough sport !!! I was in County Cork a couple of weeks ago with my wife's family, watching the Cork semi final in a pub - fantastic atmosphere with fans of both t...
by brunlea99
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-Social Media
Replies: 42
Views: 2601

Re: Pre-Social Media

I left school in 1970 and joined the Army. From 1972 to 1983 I spent most of my time in Germany and the only news on the Clarets I got live was from listening to BFBS radio on a Saturday afternoon at 5pm when they broadcast the regular BBC Sports Report. Everyone was in the Cook House desperately aw...
by brunlea99
Sat Jul 06, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 20
Views: 2448

Re: Las Vegas

Each to his own I suppose, but the last place I'd visit abroad is an "English" or "Irish" pub. Don't get me started on a "Full English" or a "Sunday Lunch".
by brunlea99
Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Car Insurance Renewal
Replies: 54
Views: 3324

Re: Car Insurance Renewal

NEVER automatically renew car insurance with your current supplier. Always compare prices with other companies. Read this first and follow the guidance: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/car-insurance/ I haven't automatically renewed my car insurance for over 20 years and whilst prices had...
by brunlea99
Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Glastonbury!
Replies: 179
Views: 9744

Re: Happy Glastonbury!

Avril Lavigne was good.
by brunlea99
Sat Jun 22, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PC Help
Replies: 13
Views: 946

Re: PC Help

You could try to restart you PC into safe mode: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode-b90e7808-80b5-a291-d4b8-1a1af602b617 Just realised that is an old page, try this: https://support.lenovo.com/gb/en/solutions/ht116905-how-to-enter-or-boot-to-safe-...
by brunlea99
Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chief Constable Sacked for lying about his navy career
Replies: 65
Views: 3644

Re: Chief Constable Sacked for lying about his navy career

Knowing your past history with me steady Eddie you are probably trying to provoke a reaction. Well here you go. Furthermore if you want me to provide details of operational tours and medals I have I am more than happy to do so. This is why people who have served consider it a really serious offence...
by brunlea99
Sun Jun 09, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next manager
Replies: 7346
Views: 691271

Re: Next manager

Did you not see the vote for the next manager on this website. Lampard only received 6% , somewhere in single figures , I am not brilliant at maths but I think over 90% not wanting him looks like a majority to me 🤷‍♂️ Not quite true - 6% of the people who voted on this website (not sure of the numb...
by brunlea99
Sat Jun 08, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trafford to Chelsea?
Replies: 193
Views: 23360

Re: Trafford to Chelsea?

Newcastle reported as having made a bid with both clubs in discussions:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... nsfer.html
by brunlea99
Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players comments.
Replies: 54
Views: 8058

Re: Players comments.

Another topic ruined. It was meant to be about player comments. Instead we get poster A spouting unrelated drivel. Al ong comes poster B to spout more drivel about poster A's drivel. Its getting worse.
by brunlea99
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Princess of Wales
Replies: 82
Views: 6493

Re: Princess of Wales

I use easily available photo editing software to make my photos look better, including editing out unwanted elements. I'm sure quite a lot of people do this too. I wouldn't perceive this as doctoring the photos do deceive anyone.
by brunlea99
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024
Replies: 225
Views: 15664

Re: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024

Good morning,

1.30 Iroko
2.10 Popova
2.50 Stage Star
3.30 Crambo
4.10 Theatre Man (Nap)
4.50 Jade De Grugy
5.30 Cool Survivor

Good Luck !!
by brunlea99
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024
Replies: 225
Views: 15664

Re: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024

As Jonbon is now a non runner, please replace with Edwardstone. Thanks.
by brunlea99
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024
Replies: 225
Views: 15664

Re: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024

Good evening.

1.30 Handstands
2.10 Stay Away Fay
2.50 Jigoro
3.30 Jonbon
4.10 Foxy Jacks
4.50 Libberty Hunter NAP
5.30 The Yellow Clay

Good Luck !!
by brunlea99
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024
Replies: 225
Views: 15664

Re: Horse Racing Nap League - Cheltenham 2024

Good afternoon.

13.30 Slade Steel
14.10 JPR One
14.50 The Goffer NAP
15.30 Irish Point
16.10 Lossiemouth
16.50 Bright Legend
17.30 Salvador Ziggy

Good Luck !
Many thanks TY
by brunlea99
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southampton v Preston
Replies: 7
Views: 1536

Re: Southampton v Preston

Well done to AFC Totton who invited all Preston fans to attend their Cup game free of charge.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24169 ... tponement/
by brunlea99
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 701
Views: 106335

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

On ITVX there is a new series streaming - Under the Banner of Heaven. It stars Andrew Garfield and Gil Bermingham as 2 detectives investigating the brutal murder of a young mother and her infant daughter with connections to Mormonism. It is based on a true story. I found it shocking. Garfield was no...
by brunlea99
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Advice required: New TV & sound
Replies: 150
Views: 18246

Re: Advice required: New TV & sound

Richer Sounds have a great deal on at the moment with LG. I've just purchased (arrives tomorrow), an LG 55" OLED G3 and it comes with a free LG G1 Soundbar which has an rrp of £799.