Lisburn Exiles Forum
(Site is no longer operational pending a major long overdue overhaul of the entire website. Thank you for your patience. Site should still be visible and searchable for old posts.)
The Lisburn Exiles Forum is dedicated to the memory of James Goddard Collins (The Boss) who single-handedly built LISBURN.COM (with a lot of help from many contributors) from 1996 to 29th November 2012. This website was his passion and helping people with a common interest in the City of Lisburn around the world is his lasting legacy.
Wee Paddy Taggart is still flying up and down the Longstone, usually calling into Laverys or Hagues. I know he wouldn't mind me saying this and I'll let him know I did next time I see him. He has a broken arm at present, don't like to ask how he got it. He isn't doing as much crooning now although last Cemetery Sunday (not this year) he serenaded my wee granddaughter, Clare, up Chapel Hill. She's 14 and shy, so when he began to sing "My sweet Rose of Clare" her face was red as could be. He put his arm around her as well and she went as stiff as a board. But he's doing well, on the go all the time.
A wee story about Paddy which is quite true and was told to me by his cousin. She said he returned home to his flat one night after a few drinks. Discovered he had no key. What did he do? Rang the police. Police duly arrived and he told them the problem. One big hefty policeman put his shoulder to the door and broke it open. Apparently wee Paddy was quite taken aback and said, "What did you do that for?". The policeman said, "Didn't you ring us because you were locked out?" "Yes," Paddy replied, "But I thought you fellas kept master keys for all the houses in Lisburn". Enough said.
You wouldn't think I was in the middle of ironing, would you? Get me, I'm multi-tasking, listening to the radio too. Heard a wee story there about the police picking up a few car thieves. My hearing is not good so as far as I could make out they were handcuffed. However, they were able to escape from the police and get back into the car they had previously stolen. Still handcuffed, they drove off. Katie will tell this the right way later I'm sure. Her hearing is A1.
Another wee yarn. Hubby and I were on holiday recently. We became friendly with a couple who lived near Liverpool. The woman and I were comparing ages and found that we were roughly of an age. She said in Liverpool they (senior citizens) call themselves "Twirlies". I said, "How come?". Well, she said, explaining that they (sen citizens) weren't allowed to use their Smart Passes until after 9 am. I suppose this is because the buses are full of schoolchildren and we have all day. Anyway, she said that if they're at the bus stop before 9 am, the bus driver looks over and shouts at them, (think of this in a Liverpudlian accent) "Too early". It sounds like Twirly so they call themselves that. I also call myself a Twirly now too.
Katie, not to be beaten, I have another appt this afternoon. Separate thing altogether from the "lesions". Belfast - diverticulitis. I'm half pancracked. Johnny better hurry up or he'll lose me.
Katie I'm getting worried. I thought you were married to Sweetie. I'M married to Hubby. Mind you, hubby left here this morning to get a new dog licence and he neveer came back for about 2 hours!!!! Have you anything you want to tell me or Sweetie?
Hubby went to the Civic Centre for the Dog Licence and he said when he was driving in there was a lot of security. He also noticed great arrangements of flowers and plants. He was questioned about his business there and then shown to a particular car parking space. He was also questioned ging into the building. Anyway, turns out President Mary McAleese is visiting today. Between the Royals, President of Ireland, who next? Johnny Depp maybe.
Ann, you can get the dog licence online at the Lisburn Council web site, saved me going.
Maggi, thanks for the info on the dog licence. What type of dog do you have? Anyway, if hubby had no excuse to go out, how would he see meet Katie? Seriously, must remember that next time.
John, Always remember Paddy singing "Scarlet Ribbons" in the Big Hall concerts, he closed his eyes & joined his hands, very nice rendering of a lovely song,u could have heard a pin drop....Joe
I'm sure wee Paddy would be delighted if he knew how many people remember him, and are discussing him on the world wide web. I'll let hm know next time I see him. He is a quiet person.
Katie you could be right. Ann we have 3 Jack Russels small type,and we also have 7 puppies...anyone want a puppy?
Maggie Thanks for replying. We have two miniature schnauzers, spoilt rotten. Wee Jack Russells are lovely too. Met a woman in the market this morning and asked her where her wee dog was. She has a Jack Russell and treats it like a child, just like us. She said he was in the car because she can't go anywhere without him or he sulks. Good luck with the puppies.
Beano, on good authority I can tell you, no disrespect to Katie, that Maureen Taggart did not marry a Scottish soldier. That was her sister Kathleen, who died a couple of years ago. Don't know if this is any help to you.
