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by meekan
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Trivia Quiz - 83
Replies: 4
Views: 1559

Re: Trivia Quiz - 83

Only seven for me ……. need to go back to school I think :roll:
by meekan
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: It's a Funny Old Game
Replies: 28
Views: 16700

Re: It's a Funny Old Game

It’s the old story where the Uk national news reflects things that are important to English viewers, if only, one of the other nations were to have some sporting success what would be the reaction be in England? Would it get the same over the top coverage? I think not. Having said that and although ...
by meekan
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8208
Views: 1480970

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

I remember the incident well, it was used as a warning by my parents to stay away from the inches. David Mcblain’s uncle was quickly at the scene and had grabbed David by the hair and tried to pull him ashore, but because of the slippy brylcream on his hair he slipped out of his hand and was drowned...
by meekan
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
Replies: 4451
Views: 956328

Re: Saltcoats - On This Day In History

I can’t think where that could have been, seems like too small a location. Maybe it was smaller then??
by meekan
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Happy birthday - Sally 40 bags
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Happy birthday - Sally 40 bags

Belated Happy Birthday wishes I hope it was a good one.
by meekan
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: Family Research (Genealogy) - Guest Posting Allowed.
Topic: Some Herald BMD from the 60s and 70s
Replies: 193
Views: 300629

Re: Some Herald BMD from the 60s and 70s

Stressful time ahead for you Susan good luck. May your new house be a Happy Home for you and your loved ones.
by meekan
Tue Aug 01, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Trivia Quiz - 82
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

Re: Trivia Quiz - 82

8 for me today missed 3 And 6
by meekan
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8208
Views: 1480970

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

I was taught by Miss Nancy McLean who must have been Alistair’s sister. She married the then minister of St John’s church Ardrossan, and emigrated to Canada I think.
by meekan
Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Trivia Quiz - 81
Replies: 7
Views: 1298

Re: Trivia Quiz - 81

Too early this morning brain not in gear only five
by meekan
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Books, Movies, Radio & Television
Topic: Sunshine on Leith - The Movie
Replies: 4
Views: 15967

Re: Sunshine on Leith - The Movie

Last week I was at a very different production of “Sunshine on Leith” it was Ardrossan Academy’s version and it was absolutely wonderful. I can’t praise the youngsters high enough, stars in the making every one of them. Amateurs but very professional performances. It looked as if they were themselve...
by meekan
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Scotland Football Team.
Replies: 397
Views: 176621

Re: Scotland Football Team.

Rode our luck a wee bit (maybe) but how many times has Scotland been on the receiving end of a sucker punch
by meekan
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Celtic's new Manager?
Replies: 48
Views: 25944

Re: Celtic's new Manager?

Surprised Chris Sutton hasn't been mentioned he talks a good game I wonder how he would fair as a manager?