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by crundale
Fri Aug 15, 2025 8:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A week on an NHS Ward
Replies: 110
Views: 5012

Re: A week on an NHS Ward

Had to stay in hospital for a week a few years ago. Hated the idea of it. Looking back it went some way in reaffirming my faith in humankind. The staff were superb and worked like trojans. There was one in particular who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I got chatting to him and aske...
by crundale
Mon May 05, 2025 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VE Day
Replies: 19
Views: 2116

Re: VE Day

Quite correct mate. X
by crundale
Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brian Murphy RIP
Replies: 13
Views: 1762

Re: Brian Murphy RIP

Loved him in LOTSW.
by crundale
Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marianne Faithfull RIP
Replies: 34
Views: 2312

Re: Marianne Faithfull RIP

Mike S. Thanks for posting that. A powerful song about nuclear war I believe.
by crundale
Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Denis Law passes away
Replies: 36
Views: 2316

Re: Denis Law passes away

Our old groundsman gave him the thumbs up in his book. Decent, humble bloke. And a terrific footballer. That time there was no celebration after scoring against United... class.
by crundale
Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA Cup 4th Round Draw Thread
Replies: 119
Views: 9580

Re: FA Cup 4th Round Draw Thread

I reckon that Southamton fans are also not best pleased. After all we are doing fairly well at the moment...
by crundale
Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dawlish Clarets
Replies: 19
Views: 1739

Re: Dawlish Clarets

Always pop into Eli's Place when I am around Langport. What a pub!
by crundale
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roll Call for Plymouth Away
Replies: 27
Views: 1952

Re: Roll Call for Plymouth Away

I am heading down from Kent on my tod, but staying the night at mates. Had a year in Plymouth and met some great Argyle fans. Will no doubt have a few beers. Make a beeline to the Dolphin on the Barbican if you can.
by crundale
Wed Dec 25, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lurgy
Replies: 17
Views: 2199

Re: Lurgy

I also have had every symptom spoken about here. Not yet over it but better. Because I am such a coward I have munched or drank my way through a whole chemist's full of pain killers, cough drinks and cough sweets.
by crundale
Sun Dec 01, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley ladies
Replies: 30
Views: 3453

Re: Burnley ladies

England v USA yesterday at Wembley. 80,000 through the door.
by crundale
Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starlink t'internet
Replies: 39
Views: 3838

Re: Starlink t'internet

It certainly sorted out our bad reception, as we live rurally. A bit more expensive but the engineer sorted out ourselves and the neighbour using the same equipment. Hence it is well reasonable and good quality.
by crundale
Fri Aug 09, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite walks
Replies: 28
Views: 1758

Re: Your favourite walks

North from Austwick-Crummack-Long Scar-Sulber Gate-Sulber Nick-Wharfe-Austwick. My brother took me this route years ago. Superb. Pub to finish!
by crundale
Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Bluebells are Coming
Replies: 29
Views: 4665

Re: The Bluebells are Coming

Totally agree. There is a wood between the villages of Charing and Pluckley, in Kent, called Little Pipers. The bluebells are breathtaking. We have taken a photograph of our daughter there every year from her birth and she is now 16.
by crundale
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Price if a pint where you live
Replies: 144
Views: 17979

Re: Price if a pint where you live

£3.70 for a very good real ale down here in Kent! Home of the expensive pint. Red Lion, Snargate, on Romney Marsh. Have seen Reedley Hallows on the pumps.
by crundale
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 16013

Re: When was your first served beer?

Tried my luck in the Hare and Hounds, Harle Syke. 1977 when I was 16 and looked 14. Landlord replied, "does yer mum know your out?" Brilliant red face and the laughs of the locals ringing my ears as I scarpered. Miserable devil.
by crundale
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Dele Alli fallen out of love with football?
Replies: 82
Views: 8101

Re: Has Dele Alli fallen out of love with football?

I have to say I watched that day when Spurs demolished us. The day Son scored. I thought he was superb.
by crundale
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Terry Opacic RIP ...
Replies: 26
Views: 4235

Re: Terry Opacic RIP ...

Younger brother.
by crundale
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Terry Opacic RIP ...
Replies: 26
Views: 4235

Re: Terry Opacic RIP ...

Younger brother.
by crundale
Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Terry Opacic RIP ...
Replies: 26
Views: 4235

Re: Terry Opacic RIP ...

Knew Terry well, and agree with all of the above. A thoroughly decent bloke and as brave as they come. Supported and cared for, for many years, by the wonderful Linda who
I met in 1964, at St Johns Ivy Street. RIP mate. Xx
by crundale
Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I just can't listen to what he's saying
Replies: 61
Views: 6653

Re: I just can't listen to what he's saying

Dyche was our lucky break. He breathed new life into the club, but nothing lasts for ever. I wish him all the best in whatever he does and will always be a hero to me.
by crundale
Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crooked Billet Worsthorne
Replies: 15
Views: 2849

Re: Crooked Billet Worsthorne

Fab pub. Always pop in when I am home.
by crundale
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Towel
Replies: 18
Views: 2647

Re: Towel

Yes, but what it if it was some kind of magic towel. Perhaps something like an invisibility cloak or...or magically gave the ball extra momentum or...something else...
by crundale
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret
Replies: 12
Views: 1509

Re: Hampstead Claret

To be honest Hipper has a point. HC was my brother and we all loved him and still miss him. But he could be an inflammatory bugger.
by crundale
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Colne's Great British Rhythm And Blues Festival
Replies: 32
Views: 3150

Re: Colne's Great British Rhythm And Blues Festival

Saw nine below zero at Uni. 1981? Superb.
by crundale
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Decent book.
Replies: 0
Views: 734

Decent book.

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but I was bought a book called, "Saturday, 3pm. Written by a chap called Daniel Gray. Very enjoyable. A down to earth and traditional Middlesboro' fan, (I will not hold that against him), who has 50 reasons why he loves footy and the match day experience.
by crundale
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jubilee beacons
Replies: 31
Views: 3240

Re: Jubilee beacons

:lol: :lol:
Volvoclaret wrote:
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:58 pm
I put my Mrs forward.
by crundale
Sat May 07, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NUFC
Replies: 73
Views: 6809

NUFC

Not sure if this has been posted, and to drag it across and put it on here is far beyond my capabilities, but there is an article about the fee for Chris Wood. Put "Chronicle Live" in a search engine and click on NUFC in the banner.
by crundale
Sun May 01, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

Thanks to Steve and Bev, (Rossy Clarets) for my ticket yesterday. Would not have wanted to miss that game for anything.
by crundale
Sun May 01, 2022 6:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashamed!
Replies: 14
Views: 4584

Re: Ashamed!

On the other hand, my local landlord who was massive Rovers fan passed away last week down here in Kent. Had many a conversation about our two clubs without any rancour. Always generous with his praise for the Clarets. Some Rovers fans are fine.
by crundale
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

Or Tony.🙂
by crundale
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

If Macca has a spare I would take it.🙂
by crundale
Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

Never mind. Thanks everyone.
by crundale
Thu Apr 28, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

Sorry, should have made myself clearer. I live in Kent and when my partner rang the office she was just told it was too late to send a ticket as it might not reach me in time. I understood we had sold out.
by crundale
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Re: Ticket for Saturday.

Thank you Beddie. This will bump my request!
by crundale
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket for Saturday.
Replies: 26
Views: 3188

Ticket for Saturday.

Anybody got a spare ticket for Saturday? Can meet anywhere in Watford.
Regards.
by crundale
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chronic Sinusitis
Replies: 20
Views: 2248

Re: Chronic Sinusitis

Roosterbooster. Many many thanks for such a clear and comprehensive reply. I am certain that your contribution will also assist a number of other individuals on this board. It's a shame sometimes that anonymity is part of this internet experience because your response was easily worth a good few pin...
by crundale
Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chronic Sinusitis
Replies: 20
Views: 2248

Re: Chronic Sinusitis

Thanks everyone for your advice. Much appreciated. It appears there is still a few possible remedies I have yet to try. Fingers crossed!
by crundale
Sun Jan 02, 2022 4:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chronic Sinusitis
Replies: 20
Views: 2248

Re: Chronic Sinusitis

Thanks everyone for your advice. Much appreciated. It appears there is still a few possible remedies I have yet to try. Fingers crossed!
by crundale
Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chronic Sinusitis
Replies: 20
Views: 2248

Chronic Sinusitis

Anyone on the board suffer from this? I have had it for nearly twenty years on and off, and its very much on at the moment. This time I get the impression it is here to stay. I have had a total lack of smell for the last decade and my taste is also affected. I know everything still works for I have ...
by crundale
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ralph Coates
Replies: 26
Views: 5275

Re: Ralph Coates

crundale wrote:
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:40 am
Daveyclaret. Just as I remember it! The Chelsea game was my first game ever and so Ralph's goal was my first Burnley goal. (First team). Have tried to find TV footage of it but no luck so far. The net bulging and the roar of the crowd...unforgetable.
by crundale
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ralph Coates
Replies: 26
Views: 5275

Re: Ralph Coates

Daveyclaret. Just as I remember it! The Chelsea game was my first game ever and so Ralph's goal was my first Burnley goal. (First team). Have tried to find TV footage of it but no luck so far. The net bulging and the roar of the crowd...unforgetable.
by crundale
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Cork
Replies: 10
Views: 2439

Re: Jack Cork

Well I was interested. Did you lot all get out of the wrong side of the bed this morning?
by crundale
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guardian match report - Picture
Replies: 9
Views: 2828

Re: Guardian match report - Picture

Very generous and positive comments. Great to read.
by crundale
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Celebration
Replies: 2
Views: 606

Celebration

I realise there are mixed feelings about this on the forum and perfectly understand that, but on the 64th minute during the game today a quick tribute to Hampstead Claret may appear on the screen. Please help us celebrate his life, if you so wish.
by crundale
Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 17392

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Clarets4me. I was at school with Dale. Another lad who left far too early. And yes, Ian was a good mate of Micky. My best wishes.
by crundale
Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 17392

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Rowls thanks for that. My brother was called Michael Collins. Quite a large family. Irish hereditary, mostly still about Burnley. We used to tell him off over his obstreperous responses to you and a few others. If you had met him and had a drink together I reckon you would have enjoyed his company a...
by crundale
Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 17392

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Thanks for all of the above. Michael died last night from cancer here in Burnley, amongst his family who loved him dearly. As was his wish. He was 62 and was indeed a St Ted's lad. He could be irrascible and certainly opinionated, and frequently told off by his family for being so. He was also thoro...
by crundale
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pubs
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Pubs

Any heads up for BFC pubs in Brighton please.
by crundale
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Found a phone.
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Found a phone.

Found a mobile whilst on holiday in the Chilterns. We can only access a screen which states, "This phone has been lost. Please ring *****." Tried to do so, but being informed that the number is not recognised. Any ideas?