Issue Nineteen: Famous Four Go Wild Abroad
Courtesy of- SAGA overnight holidays Mister Maire Smyth and her “in tow” partner Stephen and Mister Linda Brown and her equally “in tow” Alan spent a night abroad in the land which abuts the southern borders of our wee country where they attended a performance of Riverdance in the Gaiety Theatre. “Gaiety” as you can see from the photograph was most aptly named for Alan, as his travel ensemble was a tad ‘festive’, even for him. Apologies as the pic is a little overexposed – just like Alan after a few bevvies! The Browns were somewhat perplexed that they did not have their passports checked at the border and also were amused to see Mister Maire roll down the windows to “let in the fresh air of the Republic”. J
Courtesy of- SAGA overnight holidays Mister Maire Smyth and her “in tow” partner Stephen and Mister Linda Brown and her equally “in tow” Alan spent a night abroad in the land which abuts the southern borders of our wee country where they attended a performance of Riverdance in the Gaiety Theatre. “Gaiety” as you can see from the photograph was most aptly named for Alan, as his travel ensemble was a tad ‘festive’, even for him. Apologies as the pic is a little overexposed – just like Alan after a few bevvies! The Browns were somewhat perplexed that they did not have their passports checked at the border and also were amused to see Mister Maire roll down the windows to “let in the fresh air of the Republic”. J
Things you hear on the green – in last Wednesday’s Midweek game against Dunbarton I discovered that Brendan McCloskey has “big swingers”. Way to go my man!
Reminder – the Midweek Team play in the final of Cup on August 15th at Belmont. Any support will be greatly appreciated and turning up in Club colours will be even more so. The bar is open there from 11.00am so why not make a day of it!!!
Sex scandal - hits the club…………Which Club Secretary has an entry in the IBA Handbook advertising that he does S and M? OK it means Secretary and Match Secretary but it could have made a good story!!!!
Which Male bowler - has a set of keys the size of his ego?
Which Female bowler – was “exhaustipated” after a recent match? I warned you before Marion lovey!! I may be listening and nodding sympathetically but I am also taking notes for this column!!!
Which Male bowler – prefers playing away from home?
I received - a private E Mail from a non member “fan” whose name I have withheld, congratulating me on “In the Ditch” and bemoaning the fact that such a piece would not be acceptable in his club. To him I say, hang in there brother. There are more of us about. You will be contacted and together we can bring bowls into the twenty first century!! Respect Man! J
It the name fits….!
Found in a recent trawl of Irish surnames and their meanings and I quote!!!
Butler
“From the Middle English word botte, which means a vat or large trough used to contain wine"...
Enough said!!!
I was struggling to find a name for the debacle of incorrect recording of points at last weeks Ards match. I am sooo grateful to Liam Trainor for suggesting a “Comedy of Errors”. And you were doing so well Liam too over the past few weeks managing to keep a curb on your errant tongue. Perhaps you would like to write the Blog next year??????
I have in my notebook – two memos which I cannot decipher. The first is Rob Gilbert and the word “ mirror”, the second is simply Jim Lowe with a question mark. If anyone can help me out with the references, please mail me privately or if it is a goody, share with the group directly via the comments area!!
Quote –Unquote - re the upcoming Mixed Pairs “ I hope I don’t get an ugly one!” Shame on you sir/madam! Some of our male/female bowlers are amongst the prettiest/handsomest in the land!!
Blatant - plugging – and why not? I write the column!! Some of you will know this already. For those of you who have enjoyed reading my stuff over the past four months you might like to try “The Adventures of the Tricycle Kid” – my first venture into publishing. For the moment it is only available on Amazon Kindle/PC but I hope to have it available in other formats eventually. It is written in the style of this column so is therefore acerbic, humorous and a tad fruity. I am in discussion with the Hon Sec about doing an E launch and giving a large percentage of royalties from copies bought by members to the Club Floodlights Fund. Thanks to those who have bought it already. The foreword is reproduced below.
The “Adventures of the Tricycle Kid” is a warm reflection on growing up in Belfast in the Fifties and Sixties. It comes with a good dose of nostalgia as standard and looks at defining moments such as first confessions, early days in school, trips to hospitals, going to one’s first “hop”, and remembers the street games of the times such as Hopscotch, One- Two- Three Red Light and Marleys.
Along the way you will suck gobstoppers, chew Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum and blow bubbles as big as your head, drink Cream Soda and have burping competitions, buy chips from the “Chippy” and suck the vinegar from the paper bag until your lips go white and sting when you lick them.
You will meet characters such as Handjob Harry, Wingo Stoverman, Headlice Halligan and Stoneface Murphy.
The central character is a mix of Denis the Menace, Our Willie, Billy Bunter and Just William. Be with him when he vomits over doctors, kills his goldfish with whiskey, sets a priest on fire, overdoses on Andrews Liver Salts and force feeds his six month old sister with Mint Imperials.
All of the adventures have elements of truth in them. Some of the characters are real, some are amalgams of various kids and grown ups who were there at the time. I have swapped some names around and made up others just in case they are still alive and come round to my door. All are products of an innocent Belfast.
The author remains a child to this day!
Read a chapter at http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Anthony/e/B00E6PCBZ2
Not got a Kindle – no problem! Install the App for your PC at
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000423913
Until the next smooth delivery..................
Reminder – the Midweek Team play in the final of Cup on August 15th at Belmont. Any support will be greatly appreciated and turning up in Club colours will be even more so. The bar is open there from 11.00am so why not make a day of it!!!
Sex scandal - hits the club…………Which Club Secretary has an entry in the IBA Handbook advertising that he does S and M? OK it means Secretary and Match Secretary but it could have made a good story!!!!
Which Male bowler - has a set of keys the size of his ego?
Which Female bowler – was “exhaustipated” after a recent match? I warned you before Marion lovey!! I may be listening and nodding sympathetically but I am also taking notes for this column!!!
Which Male bowler – prefers playing away from home?
I received - a private E Mail from a non member “fan” whose name I have withheld, congratulating me on “In the Ditch” and bemoaning the fact that such a piece would not be acceptable in his club. To him I say, hang in there brother. There are more of us about. You will be contacted and together we can bring bowls into the twenty first century!! Respect Man! J
It the name fits….!
Found in a recent trawl of Irish surnames and their meanings and I quote!!!
Butler
“From the Middle English word botte, which means a vat or large trough used to contain wine"...
Enough said!!!
I was struggling to find a name for the debacle of incorrect recording of points at last weeks Ards match. I am sooo grateful to Liam Trainor for suggesting a “Comedy of Errors”. And you were doing so well Liam too over the past few weeks managing to keep a curb on your errant tongue. Perhaps you would like to write the Blog next year??????
I have in my notebook – two memos which I cannot decipher. The first is Rob Gilbert and the word “ mirror”, the second is simply Jim Lowe with a question mark. If anyone can help me out with the references, please mail me privately or if it is a goody, share with the group directly via the comments area!!
Quote –Unquote - re the upcoming Mixed Pairs “ I hope I don’t get an ugly one!” Shame on you sir/madam! Some of our male/female bowlers are amongst the prettiest/handsomest in the land!!
Blatant - plugging – and why not? I write the column!! Some of you will know this already. For those of you who have enjoyed reading my stuff over the past four months you might like to try “The Adventures of the Tricycle Kid” – my first venture into publishing. For the moment it is only available on Amazon Kindle/PC but I hope to have it available in other formats eventually. It is written in the style of this column so is therefore acerbic, humorous and a tad fruity. I am in discussion with the Hon Sec about doing an E launch and giving a large percentage of royalties from copies bought by members to the Club Floodlights Fund. Thanks to those who have bought it already. The foreword is reproduced below.
The “Adventures of the Tricycle Kid” is a warm reflection on growing up in Belfast in the Fifties and Sixties. It comes with a good dose of nostalgia as standard and looks at defining moments such as first confessions, early days in school, trips to hospitals, going to one’s first “hop”, and remembers the street games of the times such as Hopscotch, One- Two- Three Red Light and Marleys.
Along the way you will suck gobstoppers, chew Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum and blow bubbles as big as your head, drink Cream Soda and have burping competitions, buy chips from the “Chippy” and suck the vinegar from the paper bag until your lips go white and sting when you lick them.
You will meet characters such as Handjob Harry, Wingo Stoverman, Headlice Halligan and Stoneface Murphy.
The central character is a mix of Denis the Menace, Our Willie, Billy Bunter and Just William. Be with him when he vomits over doctors, kills his goldfish with whiskey, sets a priest on fire, overdoses on Andrews Liver Salts and force feeds his six month old sister with Mint Imperials.
All of the adventures have elements of truth in them. Some of the characters are real, some are amalgams of various kids and grown ups who were there at the time. I have swapped some names around and made up others just in case they are still alive and come round to my door. All are products of an innocent Belfast.
The author remains a child to this day!
Read a chapter at http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Anthony/e/B00E6PCBZ2
Not got a Kindle – no problem! Install the App for your PC at
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000423913
Until the next smooth delivery..................