Commonwealth game (2 Viewers)

[DuxDeluxe]

Yeh, just like other cities up and down the length of the UK

But one thing that has come across during the games is just how friendly the city is........I don't normally watch sporting events, but have thoroughly them from Glasgow.......Glasgow is "miles and smiles better"
Our daughter and her fiance were at Hampden last night and she said the atmosphere was tremendous and I can't help thinking that Usain Bolt was enjoying it as well

Oh yes indeed - that is why there was no mention of deep fried mars bars etc etcetera. Watched the relay last night and Usain Bolt ramped up what was already an electric atmosphere

 

[MHVirgins]

It's a shame the weather went downhill, we're 120 miles south of Glasgow and it has been dry and sunny since mid-morning......even manager half an hour of "swing ball" in the garden
But it's starting to cloud over now

 

[MHVirgins]

Oh yes indeed - that is why there was no mention of deep fried mars bars etc etcetera. Watched the relay last night and Usain Bolt ramped up what was already an electric atmosphere

Deep fried Mars bar.......yuck! Perhaps a haggis supper though...

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[DuxDeluxe]

Deep fried Mars bar.......yuck! Perhaps a haggis supper though...

Do deep fried mars bars really exist or are they an urban myth? Ok with the haggis though - liked the tongue in cheek Tunnocks tea cakes at the opening; fantastic bit of free advertising for them. Not quite the Olympics but a lot of good and different sports in the games so great to see them getting exposure on TV

 

[simbadog]

I hear that Lulu will be taking part in the closing ceremony tonight, last time I was in Glasgow I had breakfast with her

 

[MHVirgins]

I always thought it was an urban myth, but have a look at this
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Tunnocks has done well out of sales of kitchen accessories, I've got a Tunnocks tea towel. I read there was a rush on teacakes sales after the opening of the games
........and our wedding cake was made by them almost 36 year ago

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[MHVirgins]

I hear that Lulu will be taking part in the closing ceremony tonight, last time I was in Glasgow I had breakfast with her

She still looks good for her age......she's now got her own skincare range and is on QVC a lot.....

 

[irnbru]

I hear that Lulu will be taking part in the closing ceremony tonight, last time I was in Glasgow I had breakfast with her

Her dad gave me 10 shillings when I was young but I can't remember it.

 

[irnbru]

Not a fan then?..........

Highly amusing, heard on the radio that the closing ceremony is supposed to feature a typical Saturday night in Glasgow, so can we expect lots of women in bare feet and inappropriately brief clothing plus lots of doner kebabs and chips ??

Spot on. We are off to Glasgow Green shortly to join in entertainment and watch the closing ceremony. Ponchos and wellies maybe but the sun is out now. Just trying to dry off the now.

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[simbadog]

Spot on. We are off to Glasgow Green shortly to join in entertainment and watch the closing ceremony. Ponchos and wellies maybe but the sun is out now. Just trying to dry off the snow.

There, fixed that for you

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I always thought it was an urban myth, but have a look at this
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Tunnocks has done well out of sales of kitchen accessories, I've got a Tunnocks tea towel. I read there was a rush on teacakes sales after the opening of the games
........and our wedding cake was made by them almost 36 year ago

We always have a stock of their caramel wafer bars. Daughter in law is type 1 and if she needs some quick sugar then they are so much quicker than heating the oil, preparing the batter etc for the mars bar.........

 

[busby]

Sorry, didn't my message get through? When I discovered John Barrowman was on I cancelled>

Whats he ever done to you ?? BUSBY

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[busby]

Just to add to this, our son and daughter who both went to university in Glasgow are still paying off their student loans. Our son is now 30 and our daughter is 27
As for the perceived "free care for the elderly".......we were paying just under a £1000 per month to keep my Mum in a local nursing home before she died.

That was cheap,,my mother in law is paying £2700 per month. BUSBY

 

[busby]

Seemingly Ford Kiernan who plays Jack Jarvis, had been invited to attend a BBC interview at the Pacific Quay, but he forgot about it and said he'd had a "senior moment" when the BBC phoned to ask where he was

He then went on to say he was attending a rehearsal for Still Game's theatre show which is to be shown in Glasgow at a later date. He apologised profusely to the BBC and the interview had to be done over the phone.........

Who is FORD KIERNAN ????? BUSBY

 

[MHVirgins]

That was cheap,,my mother in law is paying £2700 per month. BUSBY[/QUOTE

Perhaps it is now, but she died 12 years ago..........

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[MHVirgins]

Who is FORD KIERNAN ????? BUSBY

He played the part of Jack Jarvis is Still Game (he's the small dumpy one)

 

[MHVirgins]

Busby, sorry, my reply didn't go on as it should have.......but Mum-in-law died 12 years ago £2,700 per month for your Mum-in-law that's terrible.... how can these nursing homes justify the cost? It's beyond me......when Bill's Mum was still alive she spent every day slumped in bed and sleeping all the time. She made no great demands on any of the staff at all........

 

[busby]

Busby, sorry, my reply didn't go on as it should have.......but Mum-in-law died 12 years ago £2,700 per month for your Mum-in-law that's terrible.... how can these nursing homes justify the cost? It's beyond me......when Bill's Mum was still alive she spent every day slumped in bed and sleeping all the time. She made no great demands on any of the staff at all........

It would have been cheaper to have put ours on a cruise ship and sent her round the world., Seriously the costs are utterly ridiculous ..She had savings three years ago and now her house has been sold to finance her care. Best thing you can do is sell your house and hide your savings before your 65...we did but mother in law didnt. BUSBY.

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[simbadog]

Too much waffle, get on with it Rhythmic gymnastics Hmmmmm

 

[MHVirgins]

Kylie's on.........I'm going outside to get some work done

 

[busby]

Where are THE PROCLAIMERS ?????? BUSBY

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[DuxDeluxe]

Where are THE PROCLAIMERS ?????? BUSBY

500 miles away, I hope..........

Apparently they play that song every time Scotland score a try. I think. Can't remember that far back....

 

[tofo]

Oh well that's it opening ceremony was better in my opinion

Closing ceremony feels dragged out

Kylie sounds better on cd

Think I need some beer goggles




Proper telly next week bloomin repeats I spose

 

[MHVirgins]

It would have been cheaper to have put ours on a cruise ship and sent her round the world., Seriously the costs are utterly ridiculous ..She had savings three years ago and now her house has been sold to finance her care. Best thing you can do is sell your house and hide your savings before your 65...we did but mother in law didnt. BUSBY.

Would agree with you, we rented Mum-in-law's house to pay for her care when she went into the nursing home. But we always remember the words of our electrician, his Dad was in the same care home as Bill's Mum and was eating the same food and drink, yet he wasn't paying a penny whilst we were paying a £1000 a month. His advice was spend it and enjoy it whilst you can, because "they" will get their hands on it if you have any

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[MHVirgins]

Where are THE PROCLAIMERS ?????? BUSBY

I would've liked to see Wet, Wet, Wet........but they're playing in Carlisle
I thought some of the earlier speeches were too long, drawn out

 

[busby]

God , didnt realise what a crap singer Kylie is..how does she fill stadiums ????? BUSBY

 

[MHVirgins]

I thought Dougie MacLean was good........but Kylie is over-rated

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[tofo]

God , didnt realise what a crap singer Kylie is..how does she fill stadiums ????? BUSBY

Didn't think she was that big !!!!!!

Oh I see what you mean
CDs and a good memory

Must admit I like to hear her records

 

[irnbru]

Oh well. Paid a tenner to the green thinking we were getting some entertainment. Apart from a great atmosphere all we got for our tenner was to watch the large screens. Couldnt even take a drink anywhere near the screen, more like cattle stuck in a pen if you wanted a drink. Wouldve been better staying at home and watching tv.

 

[busby]

Oh well. Paid a tenner to the green thinking we were getting some entertainment. Apart from a great atmosphere all we got for our tenner was to watch the large screens. Couldnt even take a drink anywhere near the screen, more like cattle stuck in a pen if you wanted a drink. Wouldve been better staying at home and watching tv.

You would have been better going down the pub and missing it,,what rubbish. BUSBY...

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