NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Ian you had to ask. Three of us in the van myself, Chris the hotel owner and Iccy another climbing buddy along to help Second run out we passed through the same boarder post on the way back to the Larne ferry I was driving so handed the documents out the drivers window, quick check and "on your way lads." On to the ferry, park up and head for the lounge, sat beer in hand when surrounded by the RUC guns in hand, a few questions and "Ah well in that case I will be arresting you", I wasn't arguing one had a 9mm Sterling mag on. Cop shop, separate cells left to stew for a while and then separate questioning. Turns out a woman claimed we gave her a lift from the boarder post took her into a field and had our wicked way with her. The only thing we could say is "don't know what you are talking about and why a field when we have a empty 5 tonne van to hand." Fortunately the police inspector was a decent bloke and got us all together in his office, he then made several phone calls to Derry asking for a full description in his words "top to toe", the accuser could only supply from head to waist and he was not having that. As he explained looking at me "If you had raped me I might not mention your glasses but sure as hell I would mention your knee length climbing breeks, bright red socks and those bloody great boots." Then to Chris "I might remember them fancy cowboy boots too." The lady broke under questioning, she hated the English, had seen us at the boarder and made it all up, fortunately we had not got out the cab..... We were taken to a B&B the bar was opened and we all had a pint or two courtesy of the RUC. The next morning as we were walking to the ferry we were followed by a police car and were ready to do one when we found out he had been sent to talk us to the ferry. Now for the funny bit, in we piled on arrival at the ferry on went the blues and twos no stopping at gates straight down to the boat no checks nothing. On arrival everyone was watching expecting VIPs when out jumps plod and shouts at the top of his voice to the gangplank supervisor "These are them blokes who got arrested for rape last night" talk about wanting the ground to open up. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 NBL - that reminds me of a dark wet night passing through the boarder from Letterkenny to Londonderry. The soldier on duty was a black guy and I could only see his eyes. "where are you from mate"? he said. Hmm! that accent sound familiar. "Stafford" I replied. Turned out that he lived in Stafford, on the same street that my daughter bought a house on in later years. I loved the Letterkenny area and always took my bike there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 This was back in 67 before the last lot of troubles started in earnest. I was just outside Letterkenny for 6 plus months whilst we got the hotel up and running, it was just a derelict mansion house when we arrived. And I love the area too had a great time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 The place was called Ardrummond Hall along the road from Letterkenny to Ramelton, some great pubs in that town. The hall had a small dairy farm attached the fields of which ran down to the banks of the lough we were there from spring through summer, hard work but a bloody great time.. The last I knew and this was 69 I think Chris had had to leave due to the troubles and it was in the process of being sold to an American as his private residence. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 That's the place Ian had some good times in Letterkenny, though it was like stepping back into Victorian times, including church on a Sunday for the two ladies. Had a look myself last night, there is an Ardrummond hill as well, I missed it at first because you have to magnify an awful lot to see anything. Just had another look the house is still there pretty much as it was as far as I can tell from above.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Had to smile about the 'Victorian times' I went to Ireland in 1964 with my then girlfriend and future in laws. We arrived in Belfast on a Sunday night. The MIL was strict teetotal but she was really thirsty so there we were driving around Belfast in the dark trying to find a pub where she could get some 'Orange juice.' Had to laugh. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Loppy well known when we were over there if you arrived in a small town or village after hours ask a ........police man. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 20 hours ago, nonnaB said: Know how you feel Gem its happened to me too. Unfortunately Nonna after waiting 2hrs to get into the house i went through to the kitchen to feed Silas and the backdoor was unlocked. Mum is usually fanatical about checking doors are locked so didn't look, they both found it funny. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Been teaching Arab speakers mostly teenagers ''Nottinghamese'' today,, Libyans and Syrians,,not my job but can't help it,,..........great satisfaction as they were leaving,,..........Tarra Duck''.........they all said.......with big smiles..........so funny as well..........loved it.......... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 PC Died. Posting from a nzasty tablet. Re installed win7 and got internet working but Stalgia has noreply field for me to type into just my avaater and a brownish bojx with 'required' in red that won't accept text. Ahmnorrappeh... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, DJ360 said: PC Died. Posting from a nzasty tablet. Re installed win7 and got internet working but Stalgia has noreply field for me to type into just my avaater and a brownish bojx with 'required' in red that won't accept text. Ahmnorrappeh... Apple Mac. You know you really want one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Get yersen a Chromebook, ideal for t'net etc & much cheaper. & very reliable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Went to a wedding in North Georgia this afternoon. Mrs. loppy's distant relatives. It was nice enough apart from the R& R music used for entry and exit. ( I think they exited to Elvis Presley's. 'Hunks Hunka Burnin' Love.' ) An edifying chunka, chunka nostalgia for the couple one day. I sat there replaying in my mind my first wedding at Gedling church. A well played organ. Some traditional hymns and vows. I asked myself would you like to go back to being twenty and doing it all again? Answer...Not a chance! As each day goes by I feel less and less like I even belong in this world. It's not even close to what I grew up with and I don't think it's better. Not trying to be miserable or suicidal. Absolutely not!!! Just a random thought or two. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Well I'm back!!! I knew something wasn't quite right about Firefox and then a look at Curry's for a 'ball park' idea on prices for laptops etc, wouldn't let me in due to security issues. This made me look again and I realised I'd loaded the wrong version of Firefox. Uninstalled it and loaded the right version and Yay!! I'm getting there slowly... Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 8 hours ago, loppylugs said: asked myself would you like to go back to being twenty and doing it all again? Answer...Not a chance! As each day goes by I feel less and less like I even belong in this world. It's not even close to what I grew up with and I don't think it's better. Not trying to be miserable or suicidal. Absolutely not!!! Just a random thought or two. I know exactly what you mean, Loppy. Increasingly, I feel like an alien on this planet. Thank goodness for the moggies! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 And the doggies, Jill. And the Doggies. They make no demands. They love you as you are and they would never stab you in the back. They, at least, don't change. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 I had the same Ian every few years or so more posts to replace, not now though they were replaced with concrete 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 When I worked in building supplies it always amazed me that people still used wooden fence posts. It's not down to saving money it's down to not having to lift heavy concrete posts ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 But concrete posts are not aesthetically pleasing to the eye. We don’t have much fencing in our garden but we will never resort to concrete posts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I don't know Lizzie, I've seen some people paint their concrete posts ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, IAN123. said: ...as you know..i don't drink..... Yeah right ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Glad you still have it Ian. Talking of plumbing fittings, when I was over there doing that refurb Ireland had just made the change from Imperial to Metric pipe but they forgot/were still in the process of changing the fittings. They came up with a typical Irish solution, buy metric compression rings from GB, have a line of folks at a table converting their home made imperial fittings, I never used my blow lamp once whilst I was there. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just realized it is May now. There is a saying here. Hooray, hooray, the first of May Outdoor bonking starts today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just checked ‘bonking’ and it means completely running out of energy when riding a bicycle. You learn something new everyday don’t you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Just checked ‘bonking’ and it means completely running out of energy when riding a bicycle. You learn something new everyday don’t you! Hmmm, all I can say is you bonk your way and I'll bonk mine... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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