I remember being in the scouts and participating in "bob a Job week". some of the jobs were tough like cleaning a rusty bicycle wheel with a tooth brush for hours for a measily bob. Other people were generous and would give you half a crown for doing a relatively simple quick job. It was a...

a dismal 6 for me

8 for me missed 2 & 4

A very Happy birthday to you Hughie and thank you for starting this web sight.
Learned more about threetowns and Scotland from here than from anywhere else.

Robert

Thank you for all your good wishes.
Its just good to be vertical at 81 in reasonably good health.

Good to hear from you.
I was born at 160 Glasgow Street but probably long before your time.
I've been in Canada 66 years but still have dreams about my youth in Glasgow street.
Only returned twice to Scotland but still miss it.

Robert

8 for me missed 2 and 4

Well said PT, I couldn't agree more.

Here in Canada (British Columbia) house prices peaked several months ago and we are now seeing a 5% reduction in prices. In the past 5 years a house like ours as an example has doubled in price. Rental for a small apartment in Vancouver, approx. 850 square feet will rent for more than $3000 per mont...

Playin fitba at Harveys Park
Hunting crabs at the North shore
fishing at the lighthouse doon the harbour.

Remember the Black Museum well Hughie. I believe broadcast on Saturday Nights .
Scared me to death.
Also who could forget the McFlannels.

Notice my Dad's name in the over 10 years category. He was with them a total of 17 years, latterly as foreman of the machinist's. Left in 1957
to come to Canada.
R.Cook