Hi Ellen Like you I am non Catholic but feel so upset that the Pope has died . I feel that everyone in the world regardless of their religion will feel much sadness at his death and will feel that his world travels has earned him the admiration of everyone . God rest his soul . Regards and condolenc...

Hi Hughie Thanks for your info on Bob Auld (Scott ) It is wonderful to hear that he is now in his 90 's and that your sharing of his poems with the group inspired him to start writing again. It would be good if someone let him know how much pleasure his poems are giving us . He must be a very intere...

Hi Hughie I feel rather embarrassed to admit that prior to joining The Threetowners I had not heard of Bob Auld. I have been so impessed by all his poems that you have shared with us over the years but I would be so pleased if you could tell me a bit about him and also whether his poems are still in...

Hi Catherine
I am so pleased to hear that Gene's health is improving .
Every good wish.
Mary

Hi everyone ,
I would like to join Patm and John D in saying how delighted I am at reading the good news in today's Herald.
Best Wishes
Mary .

Hi Morag Thank you so much for your reply . When Billymac said that he had picked up the book in a secondhand book shop I wrongly assumed it had been published a long time ago and certainly not as recently as 1991. I will enjoy browsing local Irvine / Kilwinning bookshops tomorrow.Thanks again Morag...

HI Billymac and Morag
I have read your posts with much interest and being a Kilwinningite I would be really pleased to find out where I might be able to purchase the book .
Thanks in advance
Mary

Hi Ellen
Like you I feel so pleased with the wonderful achievement of Ellen MacArthur.What a unique lady (or I should really say "Dame" ) at such a young age .
I seem to recall that she is a relative of Neil Stirrat who writes weekly on historic Irvine in The Irvine Times .
Regards Mary

Hi Frank
Have a lovely holiday . Happy birthday to your wife.
Will miss your poems so "haste ye back " I am sure the Muse will still be with you while on holiday !
Regards Mary

Hi Frank You have yet again excelled yourself. Brilliant poem. I absolutely adored the strong sentiments contained in it and I am sure many Scottish exiles will agree with your thoughts - despite fond memories one cannot live totally in the past or one will lose the present and destroy the future. L...

Hi Everyone
I have added my name with pride to the Petition and sincerely hope that the Scottish Parliament takes heed.We have an obligation to protect our heritage.
Good luck with the Petition.
Mary.

Hi Frank
I have loved seeing your photos - absolutely wonderful !
I am however longing for one of your poems again.
I taught poetry to primary school children for many years but feel , Frank , that you could have done as well if not bettet than I did.
How about it Frank?
Mary

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