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- 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
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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??
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- 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
- 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?