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by Hughie
Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Oor Christmas Dinner - by Bob Auld
Replies: 3
Views: 2423

Oor Christmas Dinner - by Bob Auld

God bless ye Alec, ma hert is fu', We're aw indebted maistly tae you, Your bosom's where the great plan grew and no any ither, Heaven is where you'll get yer due Ma worthy brither But every architect who makes a plan, Must hae foundations and a helping hand, And you had a loyal and worthy band Tae b...
by Hughie
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: A Corner of Knockrivoch - by Bob Auld
Replies: 0
Views: 1286

A Corner of Knockrivoch - by Bob Auld

There's a corner of Knockrivoch farm That's well within most people's reach Where the air is full of nature's charm And adorned with purple tufted veitch The grass is long lush and green Soft winds sigh thro restless trees The sky, the bluest you've ever seen Reflects on the distant murmuring seas T...
by Hughie
Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Saltcoats Glencairn Burn's Club by Bob Auld
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

Saltcoats Glencairn Burn's Club by Bob Auld

This might stir a few replies regarding the names mentioned. See this topic for a bit of background on Bob Auld and his poems. Hughie When the pace begins tae quicken And the hert begins tae thump When every lug's cocked up tae listen In yer throat there comes a lump For as often as ye have heard h...
by Hughie
Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:30 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Bob Auld - Poems - Another Wee Book
Replies: 1
Views: 2964

Bob Auld - Poems - Another Wee Book

... by Bob already on threetowners can be found through our search page - search using the key words Bob Auld - search within topic titles only. Bob Auld's real name was Bob Scott, he died at the age of 96 in 2005 and is buried along with his wife Ena in Stevenston. http://i.imgur.com/g6CuefV.jpg ...
by Hughie
Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Auld Paddy Cunningham
Replies: 8
Views: 5461

Auld Paddy Cunningham

Got this handed to me by one of my rellies while here in Scotland. Paddy, along with his wife who was my granny's sister raised my mother and her brother along with Joe Cunningham the snooker player. According to Paddy, there was no way my mother was to marry a Protestant. But he was thwarted, she r...
by Hughie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Auld Ezzie's Cafe - Ardrossan
Replies: 2
Views: 2065

Auld Ezzie's Cafe - Ardrossan

Auld Ezzie's the wee cafe which attracted foreign seamen and local good-time girls after WW2 was situated on the west side of Glasgow Street in Ardrossan, just about fifty yards up from Princes Lane. Our Cunningham relatives lived above with access through the "Buff Close". "Jock's Lo...
by Hughie
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: TONI By Bob Auld
Replies: 1
Views: 1536

TONI By Bob Auld

TONI This is a tale of a knight of old A poor knight with a heart of gold Not really gallant or even bold But very very wise Who fitted himself to a Stinston mould Until his demise He'll ever be fresh in my memories Whenever I have time to spend in ease Thoughts fly back tho often to tease For some...
by Hughie
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Sam McLelland By Bob Auld
Replies: 7
Views: 3355

Sam McLelland By Bob Auld

Sam McLelland A cobbler's son was yer humble start Fu' 0' pride from the Boglemart And tho ye never aspired tae fame Don't ever. hang yer head in shame I ken ye'll never shout it aloud But really Sam ye should be proud And if every man jist got his due You, auld frien are of the chosen few Ye never...
by Hughie
Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:30 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: More Bob Auld Poems
Replies: 1
Views: 1711

More Bob Auld Poems

Bob Auld is the pen name of local poet Bob Scott who died in 2005 at the age of 96. My brother-in-law was telling Bob's daughter that folks on our forum were interested in his poems. I was to meet Helen during my visit home but it was not to be as she was heading for a holiday and I had other commit...
by Hughie
Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:58 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: A Cosy Cluster - by Bob Auld
Replies: 0
Views: 1076

A Cosy Cluster - by Bob Auld

At Abbey Park you're maybe a foreigner But not I'm sure in the Cosy Corner. You're welcomed there with open arms By local wags with dubious charms, But let me hasten with an explanation It's sure to cause a mild sensation, For among the wags of doubtful fame Is grumpy chuckling Gavin Graham. Many de...
by Hughie
Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: The Kerlaw Burn - By Bob Auld
Replies: 0
Views: 2059

The Kerlaw Burn - By Bob Auld

The Kerlaw Burn ~ By Bob Auld Wandering o'er Knockrivock mounds With rustling leaves the only sound There in a field of new turned stibble The Autumn rains began to dribble O'er the field and furrows edge Winding and twisting to the hedge followed every twist and turn And saw the birth of a drumlie ...
by Hughie
Sat Dec 17, 2005 9:33 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Nellie Shaw ~ By Bob Auld
Replies: 2
Views: 2555

Nellie Shaw ~ By Bob Auld

This is for dear Catherine, hoping she's back with us soon. I don't know who Nellie was but Bob's published a couple of poems by her in his wee book. Nellie Shaw ~ By Bob Auld As green the grasses sweetly grow So memories breezes gently blow And once again alas once more The past comes drifting to m...