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Clyde Bridges. Was that the big monkey that stared alongside Burt Reynolds? If were including primates in this then I think Cuddles (without Keith Harris) was the best comedy ape, but it's only my opinion. No need for the 9 runners up with me. Al Pacino, Scent of A Woman is his best performance bar...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:50 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Top 10 favourite actors and actresses
Replies: 16
Views: 6389

Cumbo, the problem with searching in Ireland is that no parish records were kept up until recently, well in terms of looking back through the centuries that is. Reletives in Canada done a search back in the 80's and discovered that on my Mums Mum side we have an ancestor in Lord Thomas Cochran, 10th...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:27 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Genealogy
Replies: 84
Views: 51220

Indeed there is Footbowler, according to my old Grandad, and not many people know about it. The only access point to the tunnel was had from the Mary Queen of Scots Room in Castlemilk House via the fireplace. The secret passage could only be gained by removing the vase next to the clock on the mante...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:33 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Hidden Tunnel going from Castlemilk to Cathcart
Replies: 22
Views: 41771

Yikes! Mines. 8O Persimmon never mentioned that ::): I'm on Glenmuir Dr and a "new" resident to the area and in fact I only recently heard we have a common aqaintance in my neighbours. Pgcc93 has a couple of good black n white aerial photos taken of the same spot from way back, prior to the station ...
by Bex Bissell
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:32 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: On The Street Where You Live
Replies: 20
Views: 34846

Yep thats the Priesty, the tower is no longer there though. Dont know too much about Priesthill, however someone told me that there is resticted use of the land or something, and it's to do with the trees in the area or conservation and gos back donkeys years??? Given it's name and elevated position...
by Bex Bissell
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:42 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: On The Street Where You Live
Replies: 20
Views: 34846

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/fordi/99mbrae.jpg Cant find where I grew up but my 1st house/flat over-looked here, it was the top dancer right on the corner and had great views over into the cottage on Millbrae Road and also into the crecent. It even got a bit of expossure in "Comfort and J...
by Bex Bissell
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:24 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: On The Street Where You Live
Replies: 20
Views: 34846

Whats in a name and where is it from?

Want to see where your kith and kin are holed up? Perhaps you didnt know about the extended family you have that are Greek/Cypriot or what about your black african cousin you've never met? http://www.spatial-literacy.org/UCLnames/Surnames.aspx There appears to be a few German Sikhs who are Bissells....
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:35 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Whats in a name and where is it from?
Replies: 0
Views: 1305

Hmm, not on the scale of the anti poll tax demos when I passed there was no one there. A couple of banners and a pile of placards, must nipped off for a pint. Something to do men not being able to give blood just because they drop anchor in poo bay and swing both ways. Bloods blood we cant be too ch...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:11 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Student Protest - 12noon Mandela Place TODAY!
Replies: 5
Views: 2585

Student Protest - 12noon Mandela Place TODAY!

Pop along if you fancy a general rant about things or you just want a bit of lunchtime anarchy on your lunch hour. Not got a clue what it's all about but theres a Bank, the Post Office, The Church and the Blood Transfusion Service in and around Mandela Place, remember bring a camera these things can...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:17 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Student Protest - 12noon Mandela Place TODAY!
Replies: 5
Views: 2585

Davidstow
Primula (with chives)
Kraft slices
Squeezy Cheez
Bunnet Brie (post coital)

If you love cheese, you'll love these!
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:24 am
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Whats you top 5..
Replies: 41
Views: 15640

Fos, sorry to be pendatic here but the thread title suggests that perhaps the candidates are borderline boilers as In "would ye?" thus implying that you may very well incriminate yourself by your choice of would be. Everyone I've seen posted so far is a given, lets turn the heat up on this with some...
by Bex Bissell
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:12 am
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Would Ye!
Replies: 1932
Views: 822326

Pilot - BBC Scotland Comedy; Show free tickets.

Sounds like Still Game to me. btw copied from an email.. Here's the flyer for the sitcom. It's called Old Guys. We need lots of people so feel totally free to pass it round to any other offices you know too. It's being recorded in the studio in Glasgow. Lesley xxx Be a part of TV history on Thursday...
by Bex Bissell
Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:33 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: Pilot - BBC Scotland Comedy; Show free tickets.
Replies: 0
Views: 1574

This album cover purely for it's genius use of a still saw blade. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/fordi/SheepGrtshts.jpg And this one because the design is so simple and effective, it's a ltd edition in its own right and the cover only adds to it by giving the impression that its a white labl...
by Bex Bissell
Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:22 am
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Favourite album covers
Replies: 36
Views: 13644

Cheesy Lion, how about emailing the Clydebank Post with this link explaining the situation, you may get a wee bit of expossure, "Anonymous Web User Pens Song For Former Clydebank Shop Assistant". Sorry! Seriously though, submit your full details to them, name and address etc etc and they may be able...
by Bex Bissell
Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:25 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Trying To Find A Lady!!
Replies: 41
Views: 16450

In Japan they would never flush a loo with the seat up as feng sushi dictates that you will scatter cash and be frivolous with money. :? Also, it is apparently in mans make up to spit after going to the loo 8O cant remember that facts, dates back to caveman times, look it up on the web. However ther...
by Bex Bissell
Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:57 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Ask A Bloke
Replies: 77
Views: 29016
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