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Ann

Radio Ulster

There I go, pressed that button and deleted a bit. What I was saying was that Gerry's music is very mixed, sometimes bloomin' awful but sometimes great. It's not the usual anyway. The craic between him and his co-presented is so funny and unrehearsed. In fact...

Views: 151 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 6, 2007 1:08pm
by Ann

Jim Collins

Radio Ulster

Hi All There is a link on the main menu of lisburn.com front page or www.bbc.co.uk/ni

Views: 136 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 6, 2007 9:32am
by Ann

Jim Collins

Verneys

Does anybody remember Verneys and the Meletones?

Views: 152 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 11:40pm
by Beano

Thelma

Millers fish and chips Low Road

Hi, Do any of you remember Millers fish and chips just across the road from Fort Hill School? We used to go there at lunch time as they sold the best tasting greasy chips. Thelma

Views: 128 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 11:39pm
by Thelma

dabbler

40s/50s

A lot of the movies I saw in The Picture House in the early fifties were already quite old, hence my confusion about the stars era.

Views: 302 Replies: 37

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 10:03pm
by Low Roader

PAT BURNS

Happy Memories

Hi All, I am going for a quiet glass of white wine now so tomorrow ,who is up for a stroll down memory lane to some happy memories of Lisburn when we were young & foolish, hope all the exiles will join in with us . Good night & God Bless to all...

Views: 190 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 8:42pm
by dabbler

Ann

cleaning poem

That's also very good, You deserve an applause!!!! In fact your stories and poems are so good you should really have a publisher. Sylvia.

Views: 138 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 6:28pm
by Ann

The Lobby Correspondent

So where are you going on your holidays???

In view of the most miserable weather I have decided to book a holiday, off next tuesday to Spain. Its the FIRST TIME ever my sister and myself will go on holidays without children!!! (some of them were 18 yrs plus and still with us!!). I can't even begin to ima...

Views: 356 Replies: 45

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 6:27pm
by Pat

Donald

Silver Collection

How many out there remember in St Patrick's the silver collection? No pennies were allowed, stipulation was your contribution had to be a silver coin. People used to joke about Mickey Sharkey from Hilden, to comply with the stipulation he deposited on the collection...

Views: 258 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 3:33pm
by Henpickerento

Pat

4th of July

Hi all American Forumers, Happy Independance Day. No doubt u will all b enjoying the fireworks by now. Have a great day. Pat

Views: 167 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 8:32am
by Ann

Sylvia

4th of July

(usa flag)Thanks Beano, There are lots of fireworks planned for tonight, should be a great time. I would also like to wish all the other ex-pats in the USA a great and glorious 4th.(firecracker) Sylvia

Views: 125 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 4, 2007 9:14pm
by dabbler

Joe

Lisburn in the good old times

Lisnagarvey....Fort of the Gamblers, does anyone remember the card schools, the toss, the dogs, the horses, anything that moved could b bet on then. I was a gambler until I met my trump card from the Low Rd. My only bet now is on the big races The National etc. but...

Views: 514 Replies: 50

Last Post: Jul 4, 2007 6:08pm
by Ann

Jim Collins

Forum

Hi all I am sorry but I am getting a lot of complaints from abroad about the forum that it is being used as a personal chat room by locals, while it has been setup for exiles around the world to reminise about old times. Sorry but but as you can see there has no...

Views: 544 Replies: 43

Last Post: Jul 4, 2007 12:08pm
by Joan Farr

Donald

Isle of Mann kippers

Hi all In Munich centre this morning in a Deli I saw kippers, here they are called Brados, I bought one and it cost €1,50 about one GBP. It stirred memories How many out there ever got a packet of kippers posted from neighbours and friends who went on a...

Views: 182 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jul 4, 2007 7:12am
by Donald

Ann

MAARKET DAY IN LISBURN

Sorry to butt in with another topic but feel I have to explain my absence later. As all the Lisburnites will know, this is Market Day and I SHALL GO TO THE MARKET. Beano and LR, wonder will I see any of your friends. Will let you know. Later, hubby and I have...

Views: 193 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 3, 2007 8:27pm
by Pat Burns

John

Forum Problems

Hi all, Jim's post has caused quite a stir but i can see his point and let's keep it for him the way he wants it. But if you all like i can set up an actual Lisburn chat page for all of you and as long as it's all kept clean you will be able to go for your life on...

Views: 198 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jul 3, 2007 6:16pm
by John

Ann

QUIET TODAY

Hi everyone. Just back from M & S after shopping here for over 2 hours. Hubby wouldn't come but said he would clear up if I went on my own. Seemed a good deal to me. Had the run of M & S, no-one following behind bored looking. Anyway, bought another few wee...

Views: 252 Replies: 28

Last Post: Jul 2, 2007 10:06pm
by Ann

Ann

same old, same old

Hubby usually works today but there's no work for him so he's here. In fact, with the 12th holidays coming up I don't think there'll be any work for him this week. It's an ill wind and all that. Now, I can go into town whenever I like and he can mind the wee do...

Views: 177 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jul 2, 2007 4:19pm
by Ann

Thelma

Comics

Hi, Pat's email about her brothers reading their Beano and Dandy comics reminded me about my own brothers when they would get them. When we came to Canada we used to get my younger brother Beano and Dandy Annuals at Christmas just so it felt like home. I used to...

Views: 463 Replies: 56

Last Post: Jul 2, 2007 11:19am
by katie stewart

Pat

Holidays

Happy holidays to all the Canadian exiles.Canada Day. Hear u r having warm sunny weather, lots of things to do & visit this w/end. My daughter is off until Wednesday so will b thinking of u all enjoying yourselves in the sun. Still rain forecast for us for this wee...

Views: 218 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jul 2, 2007 11:12am
by katie stewart

Thomas Mc Kay

Query ?

Hi Joe , Could you please answer a query for me . What is and were is Spancil Hill as stated in the song , Also could you tell me is Cootehill a village or town , also named in a song . All the best . Tommy .

Views: 448 Replies: 34

Last Post: Jun 30, 2007 5:56pm
by Donald Watters

Thelma

Newspaper agent down the Low Road

Hi, Does anyone remember the name of the newspaper agents down the Low Road, near Spruce Street I think? Was it Rickerts? Thelma

Views: 388 Replies: 41

Last Post: Jun 30, 2007 5:16pm
by Donald Watters

Ann

FISHING

Anything to get the topic off football. Hubby and eldest son away to Banbridge for fishing tackle. Left the two dogs with me, knowing I'm going to wash the floors. Will have to lock them in the bedroom (the dogs). Then, same hubby and son will go fishing ton...

Views: 171 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 30, 2007 11:00am
by Ann

John

New Football Stadium

How is the new footbal stadium progressing in Lisburn? John

Views: 186 Replies: 16

Last Post: Jun 29, 2007 3:09pm
by Joe

Joan Farr

Muriel Priestley Please contact again

Hi Muriel I have started a reply to you and interrupted it It went into my drafts folder and I can't add to it or get your email address from it. Please send a note to me and I will reply at once. Thanks Joan

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2007 9:44am
by Joan Farr

Ann

Wednesday Night/Thursday morning.

Here I am again wide awake. Went to bed early but just could not get to sleep so thought over what Katie said about staying up to 1 am. She's older than me so if she can do it so can I. I think it's all this chatroom stuff, my mind going over all the yarns. I...

Views: 188 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 28, 2007 8:09pm
by Thelma

Pat

Is there anybody there?

Have the women chased all the men away? Very quiet recently in that quarter. Is it a conspiracy? Maybe it is holiday time & with the sun, outdoor activity is taking over. Thank,s to Donald John & L.R. we r not deserted. As my wee grandson used to say when we put h...

Views: 248 Replies: 24

Last Post: Jun 27, 2007 9:51pm
by dabbler

Thomas Mc Kay

Another query ?

Hi All . Does anyone remember a great accordion player named Jackie Ross , who used to play around the halls in Lisburn . Best wishes Tommy

Views: 295 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jun 27, 2007 1:07pm
by Ann

John

Martin Clarkes great debut for the Magpies

Composed Clarke continues his rise 2:25 PM Fri 22 June, 2007 | Back Nick Hulett for collingwoodfc.com.au Martin Clarke spoke to CTV about his whirlwind first season so far at Collingwood, which has culminated in him being selected for his debut against Sy...

Views: 174 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 26, 2007 4:39pm
by Joe

Low Roader

A wee poem from Senor & Senorita Low Roader

Ole we´re here in sunny Spain Y viva Espaná We´re sick to death of wind and rain Y viva Espaná The sun is hot and shines all day I do love Espaná It takes my pains and aches away I love my Espaná I lie and listen to my discs...

Views: 219 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jun 23, 2007 8:20pm
by Ann