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by abla43
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Words we used
Replies: 122
Views: 39494

Re: Words we used

Hi, all, Another word I've just rembered is "wheen", which I'm sure you all know means a decent, but unspecified amount. A wee story to illustrate if you'll bear with me. Back in the 60's when the Monsanto nylon plant was being built at Drybridge, local labour was used with overall supervi...
by abla43
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Where do they dig them up
Replies: 3
Views: 1574

Re: Where do they dig them up

Hi, all, Maybe (probably!) I forgot that not all of our local news is made known internationally for obvious reasons, so hear is an update. Late last year a local (Paisley origonally) author was featured in our national press and on national TV as he was certain that around 50 bodies from HMS Dasher...
by abla43
Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: The windmill in Windmill Street
Replies: 7
Views: 2704

Re: The windmill in Windmill Street

Hi, all, To the best of my knowledge and belief ther are concrete base blocks remaining between Wind mill St and Sydney St. I know people who have seen them. There might be photographs of them in the Heritage Centre. Hopr this helps. Cheers, A.B.
by abla43
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Blast from the past
Replies: 5
Views: 2432

Re: Blast from the past

Hi, all, It's resurrection time again. I don''t remember this incident, but do recall another one (possibly around the same time) which invilved our favourite local polis, big Jock Shearer, physically carrying a bomb from Ardrossan harbour to either the copshop or their van-can't recall which-no dou...
by abla43
Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: A Stroll round 1960s Saltcoats
Replies: 1452
Views: 766397

Re: A Stroll round 1960s Saltcoats

Were they dancing in the streets of raith, do you think PT?
by abla43
Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:01 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: does anyone have a claim to fame
Replies: 25
Views: 7434

Re: does anyone have a claim to fame

Hi, all, Another resurrecction from me. Sorry, but I'm playing catch-up. References to the infamous 9-3 Wemblley massacre reminded me of an interview with Bobby Shearer (former Rangers and Scotland Captain) prior to possibly the last Scotland V Sassenachs game. When he was asked about the 9-3 debacl...
by abla43
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:25 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: If Dustin Hoffman was Scottish....
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Re: If Dustin Hoffman was Scottish....

Sorry, Dustin Hoffman for misspelling your name,but maybe it will provoke some comment!! A.B.
by abla43
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: If Dustin Hoffman was Scottish....
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Re: If Dustin Hoffman was Scottish....

Hi, all, If dustin hooman was Scottish what would " tootsie's " name have been? I await lots of brilliant answers. Cheers, A.B.
by abla43
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: old ayrshire golfer
Replies: 0
Views: 1081

old ayrshire golfer

Hi, all, I heard a story the other day about an elderly Ayrshire golfer who joined a local club and was chatted up by the club professional who was looking to boost his income. On establishing that the older chap was in no need of basic lessons (he had a six handicap) proceeded to ask if there was a...
by abla43
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:03 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Where do they dig them up
Replies: 3
Views: 1574

Re: Where do they dig them up

Where do they dig them up might be what our local author (who shall remain nameless to spare his blushes) might well be asking himself following the recent fiasco at Ardrossan Cemetary.
by abla43
Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Wanted - a caption for this
Replies: 6
Views: 2163

Re: Wanted - a caption for this

"Paws a mo"
by abla43
Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Wanted - a caption for this
Replies: 6
Views: 2163

Re: Wanted - a caption for this

"Ohh, shit!!"