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by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If you think "let's hear it for Burnley" is bad
Replies: 2
Views: 826

Re: If you think "let's hear it for Burnley" is bad

Don't let Alan Pace see that...
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2025/26: Tottenham Hotspur V Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 403
Views: 17828

Re: 2025/26: Tottenham Hotspur V Burnley – Ticket Information

I've got a single spare if anyone wants it, message me: gbwez at hotmail dot com
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bauress joins Accrington
Replies: 79
Views: 4471

Re: ARTICLE: Bauress joins Accrington

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Tue Aug 05, 2025 7:04 pm
If friendlies count for suspensions then he will have served it by now.
Friendlies don’t count
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Aug 05, 2025 6:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bauress joins Accrington
Replies: 79
Views: 4471

Re: ARTICLE: Bauress joins Accrington

won’t be playing for Stanley for a while, he’s on a 4 game suspension

https://www.thefa.com/news/2025/aug/04/ ... 025-040825
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can anyone see more than 5 involved in relegation battle ?
Replies: 44
Views: 2963

Re: Can anyone see more than 5 involved in relegation battle ?

Palace and Forest… qualified for Europe. This distraction has done for some mid table teams in the past.
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jul 24, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man U considering seat licensing
Replies: 34
Views: 2477

Re: Man U considering seat licensing

This is not in of itself a terrible idea and it's worked pretty well in the NFL (more successes than failures, and United would be the most obvious case for this to be successful in the UK). Somebody's got to pay for it and United fans have been moaning about the state of Old Trafford. This gives fa...
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Question for the Mathematicians
Replies: 58
Views: 2535

Re: Question for the Mathematicians

ChatGPT: You're absolutely right to suspect that the odds are extremely low — the game you’re playing is often known as "Clock Patience" or "13-Card Solitaire", and it’s famously difficult to win. But your version — saying "Ace, Two, Three... King" repeatedly while flipping through the entire shuffl...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Jul 20, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florida advice
Replies: 36
Views: 2341

Re: Florida advice

Well, I’ve truly seen it all now. The golden corral given as a fine dining recommendation!
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Jul 19, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Studio Bhurnleyi
Replies: 55
Views: 3922

Re: Studio Bhurnleyi

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by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Studio Bhurnleyi
Replies: 55
Views: 3922

Re: Studio Bhurnleyi

That took a little finessing because I ran into ChatGPT’s content filters when using the phrase ‘naked man’. It was persistently refusing to generate an image The exact prompt I ended up using was: “Do a scene, landscape orientation, in ghibli style, of a british policeman opening a wardrobe door. I...
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Studio Bhurnleyi
Replies: 55
Views: 3922

Re: Studio Bhurnleyi

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by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Studio Bhurnleyi
Replies: 55
Views: 3922

Re: Studio Bhurnleyi

This theme is warming up nicely now :lol:
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by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Studio Bhurnleyi
Replies: 55
Views: 3922

Re: Studio Bhurnleyi

Love this thread!
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the most obscure Burnley player
Replies: 236
Views: 6522

Re: Name the most obscure Burnley player

Not sure if ‘obscure’ is quite the right world but I’d say the most unheralded Burnley player is Billy Nesbitt who had a long pro career with the clarets and was an FA cup winner while being completely deaf. This is almost unheard of in the entire history of the sport, because hearing is a key part ...
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Laugh out loud novels?
Replies: 61
Views: 3432

Re: Laugh out loud novels?

It’s been a long time but I remember laughing out loud a lot when reading Catch-22
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jul 09, 2025 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florida advice
Replies: 36
Views: 2341

Re: Florida advice

The Florida theme parks are fundamentally and unavoidably expensive, and it sounds like you’re a bit hard up. So can I politely ask… do you really need to do this? A holiday is supposed to be a time of relaxation not a constant stress over money.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Greatest last minute goal by any team
Replies: 57
Views: 3602

Re: Greatest last minute goal by any team

John Francis at York for me.

Honorable mention for Steve Bull, Wolves vs West Brom in 1989... one of the best crowd scenes you'll ever see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV33xbLDLTc
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley
Replies: 41
Views: 5290

Re: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley

Heckenhurst is in Worsthorne. All day.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: French air traffic control strike!
Replies: 19
Views: 3096

Re: French air traffic control strike!

The topic reminded me of this all-time great after dinner speech: https://youtu.be/7KbUNzi58wM?si=k74dYEHZsWMoXBSM
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Anderson book
Replies: 8
Views: 1544

Re: Jimmy Anderson book

I look forward to reading it. Does he mention Justin Langer's leaked dossier from the 2009 Ashes? I have long had a theory that it ultimately had a positive effect on Anderson. What Langer wrote was broadly true at the time, Jimmy took it to heart, fixed it, and never looked back.
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jun 19, 2025 11:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Iron Maiden
Replies: 46
Views: 4557

Re: Iron Maiden

Not to brag too much... but here's a photo I took of Bruce flying a B-17 Flying Fortress over Oshkosh :D
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by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tottenham ticket information
Replies: 42
Views: 4418

Re: Tottenham ticket information

Seriously hoping we take the full allocation, as I will be over from the USA and this is probably the only chance I'll have to see a live game the whole season!
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Competing at Prem level - Whats changed?
Replies: 46
Views: 3239

Re: Competing at Prem level - Whats changed?

Standard/pedigree of coaching has got more consistent, especially at the mid to lower level. Used to be able to rely on 2 or 3 teams having a rank bad manager.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho
Replies: 48
Views: 8363

Re: Koleosho

He has tons of raw talent and, unlike some 'flair' players, works hard for the team, no question on his effort and attitude. Just seems a bit lacking in decision making in the final third. That souped improved with age and experience but will likely always be his weak point.
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Jun 05, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Huddersfield, Shrewsbury and Stoke are pre-season opponents
Replies: 39
Views: 4259

Re: ARTICLE: Huddersfield, Shrewsbury and Stoke are pre-season opponents

A helicopter between Shrewsbury and Huddersfield is technically feasible to keep Dave Burnley's streak alive. I'd be happy to contribute.
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon May 26, 2025 6:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vintage shirt help
Replies: 23
Views: 2396

Re: Vintage shirt help

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by Oshkoshclaret
Mon May 26, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vintage shirt help
Replies: 23
Views: 2396

Re: Vintage shirt help

Interesting. I’ve also got a long sleeved Spall with a stitched on #12. Signed by the team on the back. I bought it on eBay about 20 years ago. Seller said it was signed in the bus home after the last game of the season. Now I’m wondering “what season?” as I always thought 1981-82 but mine seems dif...
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu May 22, 2025 12:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Orlando / WDW
Replies: 40
Views: 2536

Re: Orlando / WDW

Based on a recent visit I wish I'd spent more time in advance, researching the popular rides and coming up with a plan for them. I bought the fast pass for Universal Studios but didn't know Hagrid's coaster is excluded from the fast pass. If I'd understood all the complexity and issues with getting ...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun May 11, 2025 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If you could only pick one
Replies: 51
Views: 3413

Re: If you could only pick one

Tella 🤣
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu May 08, 2025 1:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Replies: 57
Views: 3618

Re: Artificial Intelligence

First time I used ChatGPT, in December 2022, I was absolutely blown away. It was one of those "I remember exactly where I was when..." moments in life, like learning of Princess Di's death or the 9/11 attacks. I've had an interest in AI and AGI since the late 90s and the days of the A.L.I.C.E. chatb...
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue May 06, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parade thread
Replies: 92
Views: 13833

Re: Parade thread

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by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Apr 24, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC Fan of the Season
Replies: 20
Views: 2088

Re: BFC Fan of the Season

I get the sense this award has been created with him in mind.
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cash in or stick
Replies: 29
Views: 5776

Re: Cash in or stick

I’ve got $50 on us to win the title at 12/1 but can’t see any mechanism to cash out on the Caesar’s Palace app
by Oshkoshclaret
Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Masters
Replies: 214
Views: 10212

Re: The Masters

Come on, Rosey!
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Action Figures
Replies: 27
Views: 4712

Action Figures

Post your favourite action figure memes here!

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by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ponds and fish
Replies: 20
Views: 2355

Re: Ponds and fish

No catfish? Is a Bluegill like a Pumpkinseed? [/quote] Yes, they are both small sunfish. Actually when I say I've got bluegills I they are more of a bluegill/pumpkinseed hybrid than a purebred bluegill. I had catfish in a previous pond but didn't like the way they stirred up the water so didn't sto...
by Oshkoshclaret
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ponds and fish
Replies: 20
Views: 2355

Re: Ponds and fish

The classic mix for a farm pond here in the Midwest is largemouth bass and bluegill. They tend to find a natural balance between the two species and you'll typically have a ton of 5-8 inch bluegills, about ten 1.5 to 2.5 pound bass per acre, and a few trophy bass in the 3lb+ category. They're both t...
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ponds and fish
Replies: 20
Views: 2355

Re: Ponds and fish

My largemouth bass have started jumping in the evenings.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A player on a private jet
Replies: 196
Views: 13537

Re: A player on a private jet

Slick nitpick from an aviation geek, he's not on a private jet, he's flying first class on an Emirates Boeing 777. The little minibar gives it away.
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andy Holt - Accy Stanley
Replies: 50
Views: 5514

Re: Andy Holt - Accy Stanley

Accrington Town Hall are currently advertising for local football clubs to have their presentation nights there. Which isn't going down well at Stanley. Massive conflict of interest! Andy Holt has got Stanley punching massively above their weight. I don't think he will be fully appreciated until he...
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Infantino
Replies: 102
Views: 9473

Re: Infantino

Has a major organization ever had a worse run than Blatter followed by Infantino?
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Feb 28, 2025 2:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T........EVs
Replies: 199
Views: 10612

Re: O/T........EVs

My girlfriend is a bit of a lefty. I told her the T on the bonnet stands for "Trump"... makes her want to borrow it even less :lol:
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Feb 27, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gene Hackman RIP
Replies: 42
Views: 2923

Re: Gene Hackman RIP

He was a keen pilot and about 25 years ago paid an unexpected visit to my place of work in Oshkosh. A famous call came through from the front desk to my boss: "there's a Mr Gene Hackman here to see you"... my boss said "what does he look like?"... "looks just like Gene Hackman"
by Oshkoshclaret
Thu Feb 27, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T........EVs
Replies: 199
Views: 10612

Re: O/T........EVs

I've had a Tesla with home charging for the past 3 months and it's been a serious quality of life upgrade. Never going back.
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Feb 26, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan Board meeting from last night
Replies: 103
Views: 7805

Re: Fan Board meeting from last night

Tubthumping is a great anthem. Local connection to the band and a perfect message.
by Oshkoshclaret
Mon Feb 24, 2025 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Viewing EFL Matches in the USA.
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Re: Viewing EFL Matches in the USA.

Last summer I got a 'dodgy box' and it's been one of the best things ever for a sports loving expat. I will also mention that Fawa News has been a solid and reliable source of streams. Like Iraq Goals used to be 10 to 15 years ago before it was shut down. I do actually have the official paid subscri...
by Oshkoshclaret
Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia/Ukraine thread
Replies: 65
Views: 3959

Re: Russia/Ukraine thread

Trump's statement today pushed it over the edge. I had just done writing that for the first time since emigrating 24 years ago I was embarrassed to be a US citizen... but by the time I hit 'post' the thread was gone.
by Oshkoshclaret
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Modern day Aviation
Replies: 56
Views: 3326

Re: Modern day Aviation

The last 30 years of the airline business have proved pretty clearly that the average traveler would rather buy a cheap ticket to fly at Mach 0.78 than a more expensive ticket to fly at Mach 0.85 Since Concorde retired, for the first time in history, humans used to be able to travel quicker than the...
by Oshkoshclaret
Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt Answers The Clarets' Call | Mission To Burnley: Revelations | Episode 3
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: JJ Watt Answers The Clarets' Call | Mission To Burnley: Revelations | Episode 3

What's the story with the Barnfield roof? I thought it was supposed to be turf. Looks terrible.

Re JJ...what a monster... When someone makes Vincent Kompany look small, you know we are talking about an amazing physical specimen.