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by tapnagol
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: The ... What are you doing or thinking right now - Topic
Replies: 5720
Views: 1301535

Re: The ... What are you doing or thinking right now - Topic

There is a site on Facebook called " memories of Ardrossan ". I know that this may seem a little odd but, I applied to be included in the membership of this group. This was Months ago. I am continually informed that my membership is pending. Raising Lazarus would appear to be a simple task...
by tapnagol
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Happy birthday - Tapnagol
Replies: 13
Views: 4234

Re: Happy birthday - Tapnagol

Thanks to All, for your best wishes. Tapnagol.
by tapnagol
Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: ICI Retirement
Replies: 3
Views: 5687

Re: ICI Retirement

Bert Young second from right, front.
by tapnagol
Sun May 26, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: black swan
Replies: 9
Views: 6640

Re: black swan

As the Kilwinning gentleman once observed " The Gaurnocks black wae swans this mornin ".
by tapnagol
Sun May 26, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: The Dubbs Rd
Replies: 39
Views: 30112

Re: The Dubbs Rd

0802. OK. Nut cases. Remember it's proximity to Killwinkie.
by tapnagol
Sat May 18, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: The Dubbs Rd
Replies: 39
Views: 30112

Re: The Dubbs Rd

Went to todhill for plants on Thursday. 16. 05. Had to go via Kilwinning end. Don't be put off by the Road Closed , or the No Through Rd. signs , although the Road does not extend beyond Todhill. CAUTION...... excercise extreme care . There are lots of Nuts about on this Rd............Be Warned!!!!.
by tapnagol
Sat May 18, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: When the cooling tower at Ardeer Nylon Works collapsed
Replies: 20
Views: 18739

Re: When the cooling tower at Ardeer Nylon Works collapsed

It was said at the time that the bulge , created by an engineering miscalculation was in no way contributory to the collapse of the tower, as it was virtually a solid structure of shuttered concrete. The fault being identified quickly, and corrected. What to me was fascinating is that the wooden str...
by tapnagol
Sat May 18, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: When the cooling tower at Ardeer Nylon Works collapsed
Replies: 20
Views: 18739

Re: When the cooling tower at Ardeer Nylon Works collapsed

It was said at the time that the bulge , created by an engineering miscalculation was in no way contributory to the collapse of the tower, as it was virtually a solid structure of shuttered concrete. The fault being identified quickly, and corrected. What to me was fascinating is that the wooden str...
by tapnagol
Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Clocks changed today
Replies: 5
Views: 3668

Re: Clocks changed today

None of the comments that I've read so far, have convinced me that we should retain this ritual outdated system . One good thing to come from EU.
by tapnagol
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Words we used
Replies: 354
Views: 100791

Re: Words we used

Hey , neg it or ahll melt ye wan. ...... stop it or I will assault you.
by tapnagol
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Words we used
Replies: 354
Views: 100791

Re: Words we used

It was a speugh in Kilmarnock. A stuckie was a starling.
by tapnagol
Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Christmas greetings - Add yours
Replies: 21
Views: 10756

Re: Christmas greetings - Add yours

Wishing all a happy Christmas and peace in the new year.