Liverpool Tales from the Mersey Mouth - A book by John Williams

"This is a wonderful collection of writings by John Williams. While it isn't specifically about the Beatles, they are clearly a part of the story, along with the very fiber and fabric of the city that influenced him and them as well. The pieces are short, well written and filled with a delicious sense of humor that shines in the titles as well as the essays." Jan Perry, Cincinnati Post
"John Williams writes in the language of Liverpool, a Scouse scribe who brings to life the people and places, inner thoughts and outer images, the vigour and vitality and essentially, the iron humour of a unique city." Bill Harry, founder of Mersey Beat

Liverpool Tales

Archived Guestbook - 2002

 

bob from United Kingdom wrote on December 25. 2002, 17:30: E-mail: steelbonnetatlycos.co.uk
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gone but not forgotten

Angela from United Kingdom wrote on December 24. 2002, 11:01: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
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That was a fascinating bit of History. I was too young to remember the Cuba Missile crisis
and I can never remember visiting Paddy's market as a kid. I don't think we ever ventured very far at all come to think about it.
Thanks for another great tale John and I hope you and your lovely family have a great Christmas.

Paul Rainey from Switzerland wrote on December 22. 2002, 14:40: E-mail: paul.raineyatbluewin.ch
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I left Liverpool in 1970. Get back from time to time to see family and if lucky a Reds match. I enjoy your writing; it often brings back memories.
Many thanks

John Williams from United Kingdom wrote on December 22. 2002, 14:12: E-mail: liverpool.dreamsatbtinternet.com
URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
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Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Chris Jones from USA wrote on December 18. 2002, 11:13: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
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As usual John, a wonderfull story.I didn't see the Disney
film, but, being a couple of years older than you I remember
the Cuba crisis well. My problem now is that the U.S.A. has
a president who I belive would use nuclear weapons in a
heartbeat. The Iraq problem should have been solved in
Desert Storm when the battle was won. Now i believe it is
too late and the only people that will be hurt are the
population of Iraq, Sadam will escape with millions into
exile.
And a time for every purpose under heaven.

tom magness from Australia wrote on December 15. 2002, 12:15: --

fabulous website john, alices farm is particulary significant as you know, and was intrigued to read other stories on your webpage.

chris jones from USA wrote on December 10. 2002, 05:06: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
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I can't believe all the comment on the 4th grace, It was a joke......right?

Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on December 8. 2002, 21:45: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca
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Hi John read your piece about the Museums,i dont think you pay anymore as i visited them when i was Home in Oct but even at three Pound to visit them all it would be the best deal around.I enjoyed the Conservation and seeing P.Pans Statue.Anybody visiting the Pool i say visit them all and Williamson Tunnels,the Guides are outstanding.

John Maguire from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on December 8. 2002, 21:22. E-mail: maggilfcathotmail.com
Brian A.Seddon from Canada wrote on December 8. 2002, 14:13: E-mail: pengontatcomputan.on.ca
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Originally from Woolton, born there in 1926, and tracing my family history there back to 1740 up to now, I feel the beloved waterfront and three graces are in effect being defaced by such a monstrocity.
It certainly won't complement the beautiful classic architecture of those three buildings.
The owners of the architectural firm where I apprenticed in 1940-42, Medcalf & Medcalf, will be turning over in their graves.
I am glad it will not be there when we visit Liverpool next July to celebrate our 50th. wedding anniversary.
I have entered your web site into my favourites John, and will be back reading more.

Anita from USA wrote on December 8. 2002, 14:12: E-mail: RedTressataol.com
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I totally agree with you. That 'building', erection, statue
or whatever it purports to be, is an abominable mess! Were
all the judges on pot when they voted for this one?

Rob Rudd from Australia signed the guestbook on December 8. 2002, 13:57. E-mail: robruddathotmail.com
Tracey atwah from United Kingdom wrote on December 8. 2002, 12:39: E-mail: afecatarab.net.sa
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Hey No saudi on yer list :(
any how I am in jeddah.
love the tales, and i am just hopin they are puttin
forward alsops design as a decoy, and when they
finally decide, we will all be so grateful it wasn't this
mess and be except the alternative??
keep up the great werk John, Trae

Ron Rainford from Australia wrote on December 8. 2002, 11:53: E-mail: rainfordatwebexpress.net.au
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You were too kind. It doesn't fit the location. On a high spot it might be alright but not next to the 3 Graces.It wouldn't tempt me to make another trip 'home'

Marged from United Kingdom wrote on December 8. 2002, 11:39: E-mail: margedatfsmail.com
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All right John, I'll try and love the Fourth Grace, but at the moment I hate it!

john allen from USA wrote on December 8. 2002, 05:15: E-mail: tidzaladatmsn.com
URL: http://www.bigbadbollocks.com
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Great site, especially for a ex-pat honorary scouser (originally a woollyback from north Derbyshire) who was lucky enough to go to Liverpool art college and consequently live for a few years in 'The Greatest Old City in The World'.

David Large from USA signed the guestbook on December 7. 2002, 22:06. E-mail: dvlargeatcomcast.net
Jackie Spencer from United Kingdom wrote on December 7. 2002, 21:16: E-mail: liveatpooltours.com
URL: http://www.liveapool.com
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Hiya,
Just stumbled across your site and read a few of the ramblings...I'll definitely e back for more..I'm a born & bred Scouser, and actually run a Tour Company showing off all thats great about our City.
Keep up the good work
Jackie

iris Weir from United Kingdom wrote on December 6. 2002, 20:43: E-mail: irisattheweirs.freeserve.co.uk
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My Irish ancestors landed on the Liverpool waterfront, so for me it's always been a mystical place.

Ray Nickson from Trinidad & Tobago signed the guestbook on December 5. 2002, 00:29. E-mail: ray.nicksonatdpa.co.ae
Alan Nelson from Canada wrote on December 4. 2002, 13:51: E-mail: malvern_hillathotmail.com
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/al2/scouser
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....I don't really come from Canada but I've lived here since 1967. I come from Smithdown Road hospital via me ma's womb!!I lived in Old Swan for 16years.....anyways...just wanted to wish all Scousers a very Merry Christmas & Happy new Year...and a big thanx to John for his awesome site & writings..keep up the great work there la!

Later Alligators!

Frank Hoolihan from New Zealand wrote on December 4. 2002, 02:49: E-mail: frankoolatinfogen.net.nz
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Just found out about this site, quite amazing, looks like
I've got some catching up to do.

Zoe from United Kingdom wrote on December 3. 2002, 13:44: E-mail: Lilly_leprechaunathotmail.com
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Hey just a quick note 2 say that even though i am not a true
scouse ive been told that i am a scouser trapped in a brummies
body which i take as a compliment. Even though i can probably do a better
accent then some real scousers i have never actually watched
Brookside :)
Love & Kisses
Zoe xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Chris Gibbons from USA wrote on December 1. 2002, 11:00: E-mail: chrisgatsony.com
URL: http://www.sony.com
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Quite simply the best site on the net. The best of the best. A firm handhold in a slippery and uncertain world for all exiled scousers.

Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on November 29. 2002, 02:37: E-mail: kaydaviesatmsn.com
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When we were back in Liverpool 2000 we visited'the Cavern' in the Albert dock complex.There was one thing missing,no two,the smell of discenfectant and the condensation running down the walls!I used to go into Liverpool from Maghull on the Ribble bus half fare and then scoot into the 'loos' to put on my war paint[as my Father kindly called it]to pass the doorman looking 17[I think that was the age we had to be]The return journey was the same!Did my Mum really believe I'd gone to the flicks?If only she had known how innocent it all was.I never saw anything to be worried about or was I just terribly naive?I know had I been a teenager in these times she would have had something to worry about.

Kay Davies from New Zealand signed the guestbook on November 29. 2002, 02:26. E-mail: kaydaviesatmsn.com
Jim Chen from United Kingdom wrote on November 28. 2002, 18:45: E-mail: james.c26atukonline.co.uk
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I live and work in Birmingham but I lived in Bedford Street South. No 177 which has long been demolished to make way for the 'Uni'. I worked in a department store not far from Blacklers - F B Browns of Clayton Square. Again, this has long been demolished and is now a shopping centre!

Chris Young from Germany wrote on November 27. 2002, 16:00: E-mail: chris_youngatT-Online.de
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Been away from Liverpool over thirty years now and
still miss the place.
Now live in Hildesheim, Germany having settled
here on release from Army in 1992.
Mostly miss the humour and seeing the reds live.

chris jones from USA wrote on November 26. 2002, 07:35: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
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Geez John,the latest story really makes me feel my age.
Great tho,keep up the good work.

brenda lowry from Australia wrote on November 25. 2002, 06:03: E-mail: lowpatataustarnet.com.au
URL: http://ninemsn.com.au/
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hi love your site left the pool 40 years ago
but still call it home and love hearing all
about it
thanks brenda

steve from Australia wrote on November 15. 2002, 14:05: E-mail: big_roc9athotmail.com
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Impressive article about the upstart dictators of
our time.

Alan Wilson from United Kingdom wrote on November 15. 2002, 01:40: E-mail:
URL: http://www.soundation.org
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I said I'd read the articles on your site and I've been doing just that! There's alot of info there John.
Good on yer...

Babs1940 from United Kingdom wrote on November 14. 2002, 02:19: E-mail: basb1940atblueyonder.co.uk
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Once again John,you write and transport us to wherever you are,this time to Stone.thanks once again for your writings
Barb

Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on November 14. 2002, 01:55: E-mail: scottwelshdragonataol.com
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I loved the story John that was great thanks for cheering me up love Dorothy

Audrey Canney from United Kingdom wrote on November 12. 2002, 03:26: E-mail: Len1935ataol.com
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
SIR,
I have spent the last several hours reading your pages that were mailed to me by a Brit lady
named Liverpool!!!! Close enough.
I must write and thank her for mailing them to me.
Now I shall thank you, what knowledge and the way you express
it.
Absolutely wonderful.
When Are you going to write your book?
I for one would buy it.
Thank you again
Audrey Canney
(San Francisco) USA

chris jones from USA wrote on November 12. 2002, 01:17: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
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Congratulations,your writing deserves recognition,as you
know Alice's farm has a special meaning to me.

Sarah from USA wrote on November 11. 2002, 21:40: E-mail: xaharasataol.com
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I was studying the painting Guernica for my Spanish class and became enthralled with the imagery prevalent in this work of art. After reading the numerous articles depicting the horrific activities of this bombing raid on innoncent lives, you can't help but want to read more about Picasso's mastery of this work of art. As he said himself, it was not painted to hang in someone's room, instead, to be an absolute tool of violence against the horrific events of war. In several articles there have been parts alluding to a depicture of Hitler himself in the center of the painting. However, I can't find anything else about it, or a file large enough to look for myself. If you have any tips on this, would you please send me the link? Thank you so much!

John Williams from United Kingdom wrote on November 11. 2002, 20:05: E-mail: liverpool.mouthatbtinternet.com
URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
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New Guest book folks. For earlier entries see the previous book on main page.

Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on November 11. 2002, 09:38: E-mail: kaydaviesatmsn.com

-- Something tells me you will have more than 15 minutes of fame John. Stone sounds a lovely place too.

Best wishes as always Kay.
Janna Poultney Tucker from USA wrote on November 10. 2002, 16:53: E-mail: Tuckerjanataol.com

-- 10 Nov 2002 Dear John, Another great journalistic read. When are you going to compile all of them into a "best seller" book? I can't tell you how much pleasure you give to me.

Sincerely, JANNA
Catherine Connelly from USA wrote on November 10. 2002, 13:06: E-mail: Elloluv97ataol.com

-- To use your own words love....SIMPLY MARVELLOUS. I love all your stories.

Audrey Spears from USA wrote on November 10. 2002, 12:50: E-mail: britgerln5atwebtv.net

-- What a nice story --Sonia thanks for sending it -Aud

Sonia from United Kingdom wrote on November 9. 2002, 22:27: E-mail: LiverpatAOL.com

-- John this is a wonderful uplifting story and I can't wait for this play to be at the Empire. Wonderful

Angela from United Kingdom wrote on November 9. 2002, 20:24: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy

-- Another excellent,thoroughly entertaining read John. Aunt Alice has always been one of my favourite characters, and I'm thrilled that she has been honoured this way. Thanks for sharing your trip to Stone with us.

Cheers angela
David Conlin from United Kingdom wrote on November 9. 2002, 17:19: E-mail: shutterbugatdconphoto.fsnet.co.uk URL: http://www.davidconlinphotography.net

-- Hi John, Just read 'Set in Stone.' So when is it playing in Liverpool?

Regards, David
Marged from United Kingdom wrote on November 9. 2002, 16:40: E-mail: margedatainsdale12345.fsnet.co.uk

Loved it, John - will try and pay a visit next time I visit my own Auntie in Staffordshire, just for that Thai food!
Jo-anne from Canada wrote on November 9. 2002, 06:17: E-mail: east2westeqataol.com

Hey John, I love the web site!! Your stories are great, I enjoy them all, and look forward to more. I have visited Liverpool a few times and hope to visit again soon. I am a devoted Beatle fan, and as much as I thank Liverpool for the fab four; I thank the Beatles for leading me to a city full of wonderful people. Any time I visit, I am impressed by the history and strength of the city, and the humour and flare of the people. I have always felt welcomed!
tony from United Kingdom wrote on November 8. 2002, 18:27: E-mail: tonyanfieldatyahoo.com

Cool site, i remember reading an article you posted on here about the liverpool bus system, can you post it again
Harry Booth from Australia wrote on November 5. 2002, 02:53: E-mail: trustonlyatnex.net.au URL: http://www.netspace.net.au

Hi John been away for 38 years & still miss it, been back a few times the last time March 2002 this year, brother just sent it to me great site, will look in again. Harry
GUK from United Kingdom wrote on November 4. 2002, 14:58: E-mail: grafterukathotmail.com URL: http://www.geneologyuk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

-- Great Website, keep up the excellent work. Regards, GUK
Chas Freckleton from Canada wrote on November 2. 2002, 21:01: E-mail: freckletonatsympatico.ca

-- Your words are so true. I left Liverpool in 1957 and have been back frequently, but it is not the liverpool I knew anymore.
David Conlin from United Kingdom wrote on November 2. 2002, 16:46: E-mail: dconphotoathotmail.com

-- The long and winding road; Lovely piece. True as day follows night. Best wishes,

David
chris jones from USA wrote on November 2. 2002, 05:19: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com

-- "show 'em the door", good story,these are multi purpose shutters,they try to sell them to us for hurricane protection.we tell them to ef off too.
sarah vachon from Canada wrote on October 29. 2002, 20:14: E-mail: sarahvachon13athotmail.com

-- it was so cool !!!!!!
Hayley from Ireland wrote on October 27. 2002, 21:05: E-mail: hayleyfoxrobertsateircom.net

-- Enjoyed your poetry! Came across your site whilst looking at Liverpool sites in general - ex-pat as you might say (though I prefer traveller) am in Ireland for 10 years - still writing myself, enjoying a home from home. Congratulations again!
alan.jefferysatntlworld.com from United Kingdom wrote on October 25. 2002, 16:21: E-mail: alan.jefferysatntlworld.com

-- very good site,thought provoking.
Thomas Rome from USA wrote on October 25. 2002, 14:44: E-mail: thomas.romeatafricanhypertext.com URL: http://www.africanhypertext.com

-- Dear John: Yours is a wonderful website. I'm an American, fond of Liverpool lore, initiated by the footy (unless you want to count The Beatles when I was eight). Your writings add such depth to my acquaintance with your city. I hope to visit with my sons this Christmas holiday. I have tickets for the derby game on 22nd December! Thanks for all of it. Best wishes, Thomas
mm from United Kingdom wrote on October 24. 2002, 20:18: E-mail: camphillfilmsatyahoo.co.uk

-- Great true stories, keep the good work up. Liverpool.
linda from United Kingdom wrote on October 18. 2002, 00:38: E-mail: lindarichiejonesataol.com

-- I have printed all you tales for my dad and he loves them all. He lived in Liverpool for at least 40years and you have brought back many fond memories for him
Melissa Boyd from Canada wrote on October 16. 2002, 23:17: E-mail: melissa_boydathotmail.com

-- This is an awesome site!!
Christine Beyga from United Kingdom wrote on October 13. 2002, 20:30: E-mail: cbeygaattalk21.com

-- Excellent site, well done Chris (Liverpool)
Rashid Zaman from Asia wrote on October 12. 2002, 09:46: E-mail: mrzaman60521atlycos.com URL: http://www.flowersofinsomnia.com --

my dear poet friend! I have found a place I was in search of. It is a discovery and I will be visiting it often. I have fallen with many of your poems and phoenix is one them
Dorothy Griffiths from United Kingdom wrote on October 9. 2002, 15:27: E-mail: djbatyale-wrexham.ac.uk

-- Thanks for your lovely message about Hillsborough. My darling brother Vincent died there aged 34. I will never forget going to the stadium to lay some flowers and feeling so overwhelmed by the feeling of love and support from everyone there. God bless you.

Dorothy
Gary from Australia wrote on October 4. 2002, 12:17: E-mail: jangaryatbigpond.com

-- You make me homesick.

Been here in the bloody desert (almost) for 30 years and yearn to go back HOME. Bastards won't let us go back for ten quid, which is what it cost to come here! A beaut site for nostalgia.

Thanks
ste lynch from United Kingdom wrote on October 2. 2002, 20:24:

-- thank god a real voice at last cheers mate let's hope all the no-marks will read this site and learn their history once and for all.
DAVE NUCKLEY from United Kingdom wrote on September 29. 2002, 19:05: E-mail: david.nuckleyatbtinternet.com

-- THE SITE BROUGHT MEMORIES OF THINGS THAT MY MOTHER AND LATE FATHER USED TO TALK ABOUT AS WELL AS BEING OF INTEREST TO ME AS I LIKE OLD LIVERPOOL PICTURES
Susannah Mcnally from United Kingdom wrote on September 24. 2002, 20:57: E-mail: Caspmercury1ataol.com

-- John, keep up the good work, its great to read your stories.

From Cher
Dr L Wolfman from United Kingdom wrote on September 23. 2002, 18:23: E-mail: wolfyslataol.com

-- Hi
Babs from United Kingdom wrote on September 22. 2002, 20:02: E-mail: babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk

Oh John,if only I had known you were looking for another car......you could have bought mine.....!!
henry hulme from United Kingdom wrote on September 21. 2002, 21:16: E-mail: henryhulmeatmsn.comi

-- always a scouser
joe Donnelly from Ireland wrote on September 13. 2002, 22:07: E-mail: jm_donnellyathotmail.com

-- originally from liverpool 6 then Kirkby northwood last 38 years living in Derry n.ireland
Jim from wrote on September 13. 2002, 15:51:

-- Excellent - can't you write for the Echo too? They are still stuck in a conservative '50's time warp!
Angela from United Kingdom wrote on September 10. 2002, 12:14: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy

-- You never fail in making me laugh with these tales although by rights I should be offering sympathy. You sound as if you've had a right tizz wizz of a week there. Here's me thinking you would be winding down when the kids are going back to school. I'd love to have been there when the fella said your car was 'Tripe on wheels' or was he talking a load of CODswollap:)

Cheers & keep em coming

Angela Cyprus
Patricia Workman from USA wrote on September 9. 2002, 04:12: E-mail: www.midlandgalatAOL.com

-- John, another very funny tale of your outing. We have Medaevil(sp) Times her in Anaheim. One can go and have a meal served in pewter dishes, no eating utensils and then sit thru a show with jousting, knights, King Arthur and crew, a bit different from the normal evening of entertainment. We also get the Renaissance Faire once a year, you would probably love it. Pat
JANNA TUCKER from USA wrote on September 9. 2002, 03:30: E-mail: Tuckerjanataol.com

-- Dear John Williams, Thank you so much for your VERY ENTERTAINING reminiscing. I do enjoy your sense of humor. Sincerely, Janna Tucker
Catherine Connelly from USA wrote on September 8. 2002, 14:21: E-mail: ELLOLUV97ataol.com

-- Great as usual..Cathy
Kay from New Zealand wrote on September 8. 2002, 09:34: E-mail: kaydaviesatmsn.com

-- Great to be able to read more of your 'gems'John.I try to explain the magic of the 'grottos'to my 'boys'but I guess you just had to be there!
ayesha khan from India wrote on September 7. 2002, 13:54:

-- but kindly sir can u mail me about nazis,i really need to know about them. im from pakistan u didnt have option in the colum so i add india. im a student of lingustics,im resercing on proto indo european languages. if kindly sir u can hlp me in this regard i shall be greatful to u, yours sincearly,

ayesha.k
Sonia from USA wrote on September 7. 2002, 12:13: E-mail: Liverpataol.com

-- Well Done John!!

Another Winner!!

Sonia
chris jones from USA wrote on September 7. 2002, 04:43: E-mail: ac0use14athotmail.com

-- yer right ernie,the only time i rode it was when it was about to close,i worked for blakes the ford dealer and the boss chartered the train,closed shop for the day and took all the staff for a ride,i had about forgotten about it untill i read johns story

chris jones
efryer from Canada wrote on September 7. 2002, 02:51: E-mail: efryeratsympatico.ca

-- I rode the Dockers Umbrella daily, it didn't go to Garston, it stopped at the Dingle. regards Ernie.
collette powell from United Kingdom wrote on September 6. 2002, 12:10: E-mail: dave.colatntlworld.com

-- scousers rule
Anne Miller from United Kingdom wrote on September 5. 2002, 18:32: E-mail: amiller18atlineone.net

-- I was asked by my brother-in-law if I could find out whether "Flemings " was still about. It seems not.
Terry from United Kingdom wrote on September 3. 2002, 20:54: URL: http://yahoo.com

-- Anyone with a positive attitude towards Merseyside is sound
leslie mc crea from USA signed the guestbook on September 1. 2002, 21:02. E-mail: lmccreaatnwol.net

Shelley from Australia wrote on September 1. 2002, 09:17: E-mail: shelley_mulherinatyahoo.com

-- What a lovely creature you have here.
Bernadette Pitroff from USA wrote on August 30. 2002, 00:03: E-mail: Fitzpitzataol.com

-- Great stuff,pertinant and to the point,am pig sick of revisionists and their rationalization of history to suit their own ends
Amy Humphreys from Australia wrote on August 29. 2002, 01:12: E-mail: humphreys_amyathotmail.com

-- Thank-you for providing this valuable resource, so much can be lost in the fold of history if we allow it to be. By raising awareness we can ensure that rape is seen as a crime and save women and men alike from the fate.
mike davies from United Kingdom wrote on August 28. 2002, 20:21: E-mail: mikebelinda45athotmail.com

-- just read the home page message it touched my heart very deeply as i live in aberfan. no one will ever forget that terrible day.

thanks to all who reply
Susannah Mcnally from United Kingdom wrote on August 27. 2002, 16:09: E-mail: CaspMercury1at aol.com

-- Thanks for a great site, to read how my ancestors lived when they came over from Ireland during the famine was very touching. You put into words so well peoples views of Liverpool, if only they had been given the privelege to live there, im sure they would change their mind.

From an Ex Patriot who now lives in London.
Barb(aka Daxie) from United Kingdom wrote on August 27. 2002, 00:15: E-mail: babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk

-- Hi John,nice to see your guestbook back.....just read your latest.....very good..but then they always are

Take care of yourself Barb
Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on August 26. 2002, 15:56: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca

-- Welcome back John we've missed you,be in the Pool in four weeks
joe curran from Australia wrote on August 26. 2002, 14:05: E-mail: joemoeatrock.upnaway.com

-- O''MY LIVERPOOL HOME REFLECTIONS OF TIMES PAST,TIME SPENT FISHING IN SEFTON PARK ALSO SAILING A MODEL YACHT NAMED BLUE BIRD,KEPT IN A COFFIN LIKE CUPBOARD ,SAILS HANGING IN ROWS FROM THE RAFTERS IN THE BOAT HOUSE BURNT TO ASHES, NOW HAVE A PALM HOUSE OF MY OWN IN OZ .THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT PAGES JOE /C
Dick Hesketh from United Kingdom wrote on July 19. 2002, 23:55: E-mail: hesketh_richardathotmail.com --
Hi John, I read your page from time to time and always enjoy your stories it. best regards-Dick
kevin burke from Australia wrote on July 19. 2002, 06:39: E-mail: kevinburkeatoptusnet.com.au URL: http://www.optusnet.com.au --
born in Bootle, Everton through and through nice story
John Gallagher from USA wrote on July 19. 2002, 03:07: E-mail: jkg128atpsu.edu
-- Hi John, enjoyed your site. Carry on
peter bearman from Australia wrote on July 19. 2002, 00:11: E-mail: pbearmanatbigpond.net.au --
good story, we all seem to have them eh?
Eth Taylor from United Kingdom wrote on July 18. 2002, 19:27: E-mail: ethtaylorathotmail.com
-- I have just been reading the tales it is great it helps the memory too as I have a lot of senior moments keep them coming
Brian Rawlinson from United Kingdom wrote on July 18. 2002, 14:14: E-mail: Rawls1934ataol.com --
I have just come accross your web site and find it very entertaining and look forward to wading through the tales. Being a Liverpudlian myself born in West Derby.My father was third engr officer with Elders & Fyffes,sadly he was killed in Nov 1940 when sailing aboard the ss Aracataca. I was six at the time. Keep up the good work I have passed on the site to my daughter in the States Kind regards Brian Rawlinson
arnold[jan] naylor from Australia wrote on July 18. 2002, 11:11: E-mail: jnaylor1josphatbigpond.com.au
-- as a born scouse[everton].been out here since 1951. ihave realy enjoyed your site. i hope their is more to come ta.
Maurice Fairfield from Australia wrote on July 16. 2002, 15:22: E-mail: mfairieatbigpond.net.au --
Blundered into your page by accident looking for facts about Robert tressell. A good read even though it was notwhat i was looking for. The mishap with the blind man is the sort of thing that happens to me. Regards, Maurice Fairfield
Dave Dobson from Canada wrote on July 16. 2002, 14:31: E-mail: davey.graveyataccglobal.net --
Great site, love all the stories. Dave ( ex Waterloo 1952 - almost a scouser)
Tom Slemen from United Kingdom wrote on July 16. 2002, 04:37: E-mail: tomatmerseyghost.freeserve.co.uk URL: http://tomslemen.mainpage.net --
Love your stories, they're so spot on and have a way of rekindling memories of my childhood. Keep them coming!
Pauline Appleton from United Kingdom wrote on July 16. 2002, 02:31: E-mail: Appletonp6ataol.com --
Really enjoyed your site, will be back for more. love Pauline xxxx
Chris Richards from United Kingdom wrote on July 15. 2002, 23:13: E-mail: chrisratriley.co.uk URL: http://www.radfordgallery.fsnet.co.uk --
I studied in Liverpool from 1980-1983 and lived at 42a Catherine Street, Truly Wonderful Images
David Jackson from USA wrote on July 15. 2002, 20:06: E-mail: dajacksoatpacbell.net --
Hello John Williams, You ought to have this stuff published. I was brought up in Merseyside over half a century ago, and I can really relate to your essays. Thanks for the memory! David Jackson of the Jacksons & Thomsons of High Park St. 1890-1952.
chris jones from USA wrote on July 15. 2002, 09:14: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com --
When I put my first posting here, I thought I was replying to the "Alice's farm" story which i came upon more or less by accident. I didn't realise there were lots more, I am now addicted and have read them all. Looking forward to more, thanks John, being miles away it brings back lots of memories. Chris Jones
Arlene E Zirkel from USA wrote on July 15. 2002, 05:17: E-mail: arlenezataustin.rr.com --
What a great site. You help me understand and appreciate Liverpool of today and yesterday. I have recently discovered Liverpool roots and look forward to further purusing your site. Thank you, Arlene Austin, TX USA
Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on July 15. 2002, 04:11: E-mail: kaydaviesatmsn.com
-- Have lived in NZ for 20years but born in Waterloo and lived in Lydiate,Southport and Hesketh Bank prior to emmigrating here.Love the site as CRAVE the Scouse sense of humour[luckily married to a Scouser,Steve]
Carolyn Perkes from Canada wrote on July 15. 2002, 00:43: E-mail: cperkesatvideotron.ca
-- Your site is such fun to browse! A grand-daughter of Liverpool (Bootle)... Who in the 1980s gave away her vinyl Beatle LPs and 45's and precious scrapbook to a little Québécois girl in Quebec City who has since become a singer... Regards, Carolyn Perkes Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Claire Harben from United Kingdom wrote on July 14. 2002, 20:00: E-mail: claireharbenathotmail.com
-- Just reading your website, Phillip Harben is my Great Great Uncle and I was reading in to how famous he was. Thank you for mentioning him. Claire Harben
Arthur from Europe wrote on July 14. 2002, 19:59: E-mail: gittfingerathotmail.com --
As an ex Liverpool taxi driver I can fully endorse all you say about the Somali Club, seafarers from many nations actually asked to be taken there without knowing what they were letting themselves in for...but they always came out smiling with a girl on their arm!
angela from United Kingdom wrote on July 11. 2002, 15:01: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
-- Hilarious, and if it wasn't so hot here, I could have quipped 'laughed me socks off' Thanks again John for a great thought for the day ! only problem is I've only got horses for neighbours on the one side, birds in the forest on the other, an abundance of fresh veg in a greenhouse out front, oh, and yes a human family approximately 100 metres away :)
Marj from Europe wrote on July 11. 2002, 13:54: E-mail: margedatbtinternet.com
-- Another nice one, full of reminders, John. Thank you.
chris jones from United Kingdom wrote on July 11. 2002, 10:36: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
-- i enjoyed you description so much,i lived in coxhead farm untill 1951,my father david jones was harrison jacksons farm baliff. i have lived in the usa for some years now and your story took me right back to my childhood.
Fred Forrest from United Kingdom wrote on July 11. 2002, 09:59: E-mail: fred_forrestathotmail.com

-- I'm about 6 years younger than you but your pieces bring back many memories. You'd have been much happier at the Collegiate but, if you'd gone there, we possibly wouldn't have got these great stories? You should really try to get them printed as an anthology. Best wishes.
angela from United Kingdom wrote on July 10. 2002, 10:38: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy --
I don't know how I missed this one John ! very cleverly written and informative for us Liverpool history buffs. cheers from the old Bat :)
george from United Kingdom wrote on July 9. 2002, 22:41: URL: http://www.liverpoolcabby.co.uk
-- To clear up any future problems I would like to state I am not any relation,and I have never met John Williams. Having said that in tonights Liverpool Echo they suggested that we the people of the region give our thoughts on why we should win the Capital of Culture bid. I would say "Because of John Williams and the many people of the region like him." Sorry John you probably do not want to read this........
brian from United Kingdom wrote on July 8. 2002, 19:05: E-mail: boozydodgerataol.com URL: http://www.blackcountrypubs.com
-- VERY GOOD SITE, WELL PUT TO-GETHER KEEP IT GOING. DODGER
Sarah from USA wrote on July 7. 2002, 23:25: E-mail: storm1atrushmoreonline.com --
Talking of scouse... I always add a tablespoon of curry (mild, mind you!) It gives it a wonderful flavour! Sarah
Sarah from USA wrote on July 7. 2002, 23:22: E-mail: storm1atrushmoreonline.com --
Funny as always,John! (smile) Sarah
mike dot swift from Canada wrote on July 7. 2002, 22:12: E-mail: mikedot_2000atyahoo.com
-- Hey Kiddo thanks for the chuckle!! as a matter of fact we were having a laugh about 'blind scouse' with a Yorkshire pal only last wkend. We love Canucks only they have no sense of humour so when our little crowd gather we raise the roof, as you may remember we are all 'sicko's !! Have a nice day cheers Swifty.
ted from Australia wrote on July 7. 2002, 14:23: E-mail: ejmurphy70athotmail.com
-- great story
Violet Eccles ne Mccartney from Australia wrote on July 7. 2002, 12:15: E-mail: vecclesattelstra.com
-- Thanks John for the memories I still make that scouse bit different to mums bit more meat in it ha ha comming from a big family needed a magnifying glass sometimes to find it but the taste was great. Keep up the good work t
Maggie from Canada wrote on July 7. 2002, 04:30: E-mail: mmchaleatexeculink.com
-- I just love these Stories , Ilove scouse my self after all I am a scouser, came to Canada 31 yrs ago,Maggie
Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on July 6. 2002, 20:06: E-mail: scottwelshdragonataol.com
-- John love your stories keep them coming hugs Dorothy
Joan from USA wrote on July 6. 2002, 18:51: E-mail: merseygalatcomcast.com --
Great reading as always John. Thanks.
Sonia from USA wrote on July 6. 2002, 13:47: E-mail: LiverpatAOL.com --
Excellent John, I loved the whole story, but the part about the Scouse has really set my taste buds craving some. It has been so long since I had it with floury potatoes or since I even heard that expression, do they still make them:-)))))))) Thank you so much for your memories Sonia
bob shearing from Australia wrote on July 5. 2002, 05:36: E-mail: robertshearing at optusnet .com
-- I STARTED AS A GALLEY BOY IN 1941 AT THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, CONTINUED FOR NINE YEARS, AND FINALY JUMPED IN BRISBANE AND STAYED. IM NOW SEVENTY EIGHT YEARS OF AGE AND THESE TRUE TO LIFE STORIES STILL WARM THE COCKLES OF MY HEART.
Roy Allen from United Kingdom wrote on July 5. 2002, 02:37: E-mail: aallen3atcogeco.ca
-- Love your site, it brings back many memories of Home(The Pool)we now live in Canada but love and miss Liverpool.
E Fryer from Canada wrote on July 5. 2002, 00:55: E-mail: efryeratsympatico.ca
-- Your writings bring back memories, I pounded the beats in town in the early 50's as constable 86A. i have you on my favorites and will visit frequently.
Sonia from USA wrote on July 3. 2002, 03:28: E-mail: LiverpatAOL.com
-- Very clever John, as a Woodbine smoker from way back, I enjoyed it. It was only yesterday the Governor of New York announced that cigarettes there will now cost 70 cents a pack that is 70 dollars a carton, about £50 thank goodness I quit smoking many years ago.
Pam from USA wrote on July 1. 2002, 21:18: E-mail: pkegsatntr.net
-- Great minds suffer from depression John...it was nice seeing how open and honest you told your story. There are so many on this planet that have their own. As for negative emails to your website they honestly don't deserve a reply. I expect to see that book of yours published one of these days. I think those of us who enjoy your stories should let the publishers know about your talent. Keep them coming.
george from United Kingdom wrote on June 30. 2002, 22:49: E-mail: georgeatliverpoolcabby.co.uk --
You have done me again John I keep saying I have not the time but you keep me reading. wonderful.............
Pastor Stan Koon from USA wrote on June 30. 2002, 03:42:
-- Hello there in Liverpool. Good job on relaying a general overview of your trip to a kibbutz in Israel. Nice point about travel by jet masking the real distance and magnitude of "far-and-wide" countries. I hope some day to go and work for an extended period on a kibbutz. Would have loved hearing a bit more of those details. Good job-pastor Stan.
Tom Van from USA wrote on June 29. 2002, 03:06: E-mail: tavanatdigicove.com URL: http://www.louisville.edu/~tavan001
-- You are stronger than even you know, and knowing you has strengthen numbers of us. All the best, tv
chris evans from United Kingdom wrote on June 29. 2002, 02:17: E-mail: purpledaysatblueyonder.co.uk --
Great entertainig site. Couldn't possibly read it all in one go but I've stored it in my Favourites.Will there be a forthcoming book or is there already one available? I am a musician from the early 1960's and I still have a picture of our group in the Blue Ball pub. We performed for 4 nights (Thur, Fri, Sat and Sunday) and were paid the amazing fee of £20.00 (£5.00 per night between 4 people). Must close for now but I'll definitely be back. "Let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late." Regards, Chris
Kathy Ziperstein from United Kingdom wrote on June 28. 2002, 13:41: E-mail: ktk.zipatworldnet.att.net
-- I just read your story on your journey through life with depression and it really hit home. Ive suffered with depression all my life and people look at me like Im crazy!!! they need to thank their lucky stars they dont have it.... Thank you for your site it has brought me many laughs and many tears Keep your life stories coming.. Take Care. Love Kathy
John Williams from United Kingdom wrote on June 27. 2002, 21:43: E-mail: liverpool.mouthatbtinternet.com URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
-- Hi Folks. This is volume three of my guest book as the others are rather slow in downloading. Anybody wishing to view the previous volume please click on this http://www.merseymouth.com/guest_book2.htm
Liz Ramsey from USA wrote on June 27. 2002, 19:34: E-mail: LimeyLiz73ataol.com -- Hello again John, Just read your article on 'Black Is Not The Only Shade'. I enjoyed and can relate to some of what you say. I have been married to an African-American man for ten years now (my first marriage to a 'white' man ended in divorce after 11 years, producing two wonderful kids). We live in Atlanta, Georgia which is in the southern part of the USA though we are considered North Georgia. Atlanta is a very diverse city so when my husband and I are out together we don't get too many stares. If we were in the 'deep south' however I don't know if it would be the same. We also have a beautiful seven year old son together. My husband is dark skinned and of course my son is lighter skinned, a beautiful shade (as I feel my husband is too). When I am out alone with my son is when we get the stares and some rude questions that I can't believe strangers would ask me. They assume I have adopted my son or I am the babysitter. One lady actually came up to me and told me my son was beautiful and asked "Are you married to blackie?" Of course being gob smacked I just replied "Yes I am". You can understand small children asking those questions out of curiosity but grown adults! My son also is asked sometimes by school mates and friends "Why is your mum white?" My son just replies "I don't know, that's just the way God made her". Nothing else is said and they just go on playing together, which proves that no one is born a racist but is taught it by adults. My older two 'white' children love their little brother so much as they do their African American stepfather and stepbrother. Don't people know that love knows no colour? Keep writing John, you have a real talent for it.
Liz Ramsey from USA wrote on June 27. 2002, 18:39: E-mail: LimeyLiz73ataol.com -- Hello John, I was given your site by a member of the Britpackers of which I am one. I'm an ex-pat living in Atlanta. Your struggle with depression brought tears to my eyes. I have a 21 year old son who has severe drepression. He is bi-polar also known as manic depression. It is a struggle every day with him. He lives with me at the moment due to the circumstances of his life. Finding the right medication is a challenge, but seems to be coping on the one he is taking now. Because of his depression he turned to drugs and alcohol and spent four months in a private rehab clinic. We just take one day at a time, that's all we can do. The hardest part is seeing the pain a loved one goes through with this illness and not being able to take that pain away. The stigma of mental illness is still around and my son feels embarassed about the way he is. Reading your story gives us hope that he can still have a productive life. Thanks so much!
Ruth Nuss from USA wrote on June 27. 2002, 18:08: E-mail: RNRNussataol.com -- John, I read with admiration your account of what you went through in your younger years. Having a brother-in-law who suffers with depression, I have seen what a struggle it can be and how cruel people can be. I very much admire you and others who have survived this kind of treatment. Your stories are wonderful John, keep writing! With Respect, Ruth (Britsh EXPAT and part of the BRITPACK)
Ann F Vanderwall from USA wrote on June 27. 2002, 16:55: E-mail: LimeyVataol.com -- John I have been reading your offerings through the Britpack and have enjoyed them immensly being an exiled Mancunian. I admire what you have accomplished with your life - I know all too well how fragile we are inside - you have become a surviver earlier than I have but I am learning now in my twilight years. Keep on trucking as they used to say - and may the rest of your life bring you peace of mind. Ann
angela from United Kingdom wrote on June 27. 2002, 15:55: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy -- Thank you for sharing this story John. I would never have known this if you hadn't told us as every day you live to make us laugh. and that's just what we should do now,share the laughter and the memories. Keep up the good work John, you're a breath of fresh air. angela
Barb from United Kingdom wrote on June 27. 2002, 15:18: E-mail: babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk -- John,thanks for sharing that story with us, I would be proud to class you as amongst one of my friends,if I may? may you go from strength to strength.
Sam Redfern from United Kingdom wrote on June 27. 2002, 14:09: E-mail: sredfern74athotmail.com -- Great site John. Thanks mate makes me feel nearer to home reading your very interesting stories. I emigrated to Melbourne Australia in 1964 with my wife Mary and five children (now have a sixth) four boys and two girls all grown up and married now. Look forward to visiting your great site again in fact often.
Barbara from USA wrote on June 27. 2002, 05:03: E-mail: Barbalimeyataol.com -- How well I remember the colour of the water in the children's pool at the Harold Davies. From the balcony (where we often had to change during the height of the summer) you could really appreciate just how solid it looked. Thanks for the memory!
Catherine M Connelly from USA wrote on June 26. 2002, 20:51: E-mail: Elloluv97ataol.com -- Another great one love another great one.
Simon Kirwan from United Kingdom wrote on June 26. 2002, 09:56: E-mail: mailatthe-lightbox.com URL: http://www.the-lightbox.com -- This site is an inspiration to anyone who aspires to create a record of our society for the enlightenment of future generations, and possibly extraterrestial visitors.
Mark Boyle from New Zealand wrote on June 26. 2002, 00:07: E-mail: mark.boyleatmastadec.co.nz -- Great to spend some time reading your Liverpool page. I'm from a Liverpool family though born in New Zealand. I have visited Liverpool on several occassions and always find it hard to leave, I call it my second home and always look forward to seeing family and catching up with the local humour and characters that seem to abound in that wonderful city!.
Christine McElney from USA wrote on June 23. 2002, 00:06: E-mail: christineuk1atev1.net -- From The Wirral. Now in Houston, Texas, I can't tell you how much it means to have a site like this ! Our memories are alike and you have truly brought them to life. What a place... Merseysiders are great people, with our own sense of humour. Even though we are scattered all around the world (and some of us wish we were not), the magic of the internet has now brought us back home. Thanks a lot...
Norman Jenkins from Japan wrote on June 22. 2002, 04:23: E-mail: norminyokohamaatnetscape.net -- I, too jumped ship here in Japan a few years after you. I settled in Yokohama, no regrets. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
adan from United Kingdom wrote on June 20. 2002, 17:39: URL: http://www.anipromotion.com -- Dear John Williams > Iam young somali music promoter and could beleive somalis >had club in liverpool where you could smoke and drink > what a good days. I wish i had been that place. > I live in london and there is nothing like that club. > please write to me i like to know more about that club > the somalies in liverpool at that times > Thank you ever so much . > Mr Adam An e-mail address would help Mr Adam J. Williams
Christine Wilshaw from United Kingdom wrote on June 20. 2002, 12:49: E-mail: chrisatwilshawc.fsnet.co.uk -- Interested in your site - my father was one of the many very poor in LIverpool. Born illigitimate in Mount Pleasant in 1906 to an Irish mother. Never knew who is father was, but his mother was in service at the time of his conception. Sounds romantic now - but he had a "rough" ride Regards Chris Wilshaw
Rashabaleem Hashanafara from Venezuela wrote on June 20. 2002, 08:20: E-mail: smackaroozatjuno.com -- Great words. I think that is great what you do. It sounds right to me and I love poems I write them all the time in my country. I am learning to write poems in English now and I can understand a little of what you try to say. Yes I did enjoy
alison muir farrah from Europe wrote on June 20. 2002, 07:05: E-mail: alisonfarrahathotmail.com -- really enjoyed it!
Dorothy from USA wrote on June 20. 2002, 01:06: E-mail: scottwelshdragonataol.com -- John loved this story about Alice that was so cool from Dorothy
Gerry from United Kingdom wrote on June 19. 2002, 19:07: E-mail: gerrys19ataol.com -- Alice..we all had an Aunt Alice Mine was called Lizzie..great story John. when will we see these published in book form? I'm sure there is a market out there for your wistful and humorous tales.
angela from United Kingdom wrote on June 19. 2002, 15:21: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy -- Another great story John, brought back memories of the cream Soda, plain and green and the dandelion & burdock. My mum put us all off dandelion & burdock saying it really had those weeds in it. (this is before we had ever tasted it) All those years wasted, and now where I live in Cyprus they've never even heard of it :) cheers angela
Bob Taylor from Canada wrote on June 19. 2002, 14:10: E-mail: btayloratntl.sympatico.ca -- John Just dropped in for a daily dose of Liverpool Humor, Lets Face it, One of these days you are going to be recognized as one of Merseysides finest raconteurs, but with the proverbial Scouse luck, it will be fifty years years after you're dead. :-))) Bob Taylor
Mary from Australia wrote on June 19. 2002, 14:03: E-mail: mindcanatiinet.net.au URL: http://www.geoffrey.biz/ -- Just want to say how much I enjoy reading your stories. Most of them in some way I can relate to . Please Please write your stories in a book. You will make a killing . Thankyou for making me smile sometimes when I do not feel like smiling. Cheers Mary p.s. The homepage is my sons.
Tony and Sue from United Kingdom wrote on June 18. 2002, 13:01: E-mail: at001e2134atblueyonder.co.uk -- Great site loved the tales from the buses how can i foward it to a friend of mine so he can print it for me ?
Valerie M Thoem from Canada wrote on June 17. 2002, 21:12: E-mail: vmthoematshaw.ca -- I enjoyed reading your article on a cool wet day on the West Coast of Canada...I have many childhood memories of Liverpool - at the moment I am writing a short story set in Liverpool. One of the main characters is a sailor, (naval officer). Have a great day
Pamela Stead from USA wrote on June 17. 2002, 05:24: E-mail: psteadatfotb.com -- Have lived in the US for about 5 years. Left Liverpool 22 years ago when I was 24. Just now realising that you can't walk away from your heritage forever. Even the titles of your chapters initiate memories in my soul
Eddie k from United Kingdom wrote on June 16. 2002, 13:52: E-mail: eddieatnospam.com -- Thanks for the site,John.I enjoy reading your storys,reminds me so much of home.
Yvonne Child from United Kingdom wrote on June 15. 2002, 21:55: E-mail: naughtyeve555ataol.com -- Very entertaining, reading your comments! All the best for the future! Good Luck!
Marryl Ann G. Ragpala from Philippines wrote on June 15. 2002, 11:49: E-mail: mragpalaatpacific.net.ph URL: http://searchwww.com -- You're site is a big help in inspiring me in writing poems. I hope there will be additional poems to read cause' I really liked them.
Mike Snow from Africa wrote on June 14. 2002, 21:39: E-mail: elitessmathotmail.com -- John I read most of your work posted here and had the feeling you had spent some time perched on my shoulder! Its good work! Why not put it into a book. Regards Mike
John Patrick Jones from United Kingdom wrote on June 14. 2002, 12:18: -- A very good read
polly from Togo wrote on June 13. 2002, 21:04: E-mail: polli_pieathotmail.com -- Hi. My name is Polly and im from nottingham. im 16 which may be a little disgruntelling because im so young,however i have a huge love of poetry and written art.i surfed the web today and found your site,and i think your work is fantastic.one day i would like to be as talented as you,i am a work in progress.thankyou for adding a little more inspiration to my thoughts. email me if you wish to. xxx
julie from United Kingdom wrote on June 11. 2002, 22:00: E-mail: joowlz_2000atyahoo.co.uk -- loved your story about the buses. My dad was a guard on the 40's (tram) and then qualified as a driver where he was on the belt ( 26/27), where his guard was Sammy Langford. In 1958 he went back to sea until 1968 when he went back on the buses at Gillmoss depot in Croxteth. Sadly he died on his way to work on the 12th March 1986. It brought back some memories of my dad reading your memories. Thanks.
Tanya Dowling from Canada signed the guestbook on June 10. 2002, 20:30. E-mail: dowlingtkatyahoo.ca
John Finnigan from United Kingdom wrote on June 10. 2002, 09:34: E-mail: johnfinnatblueyonder.co.uk URL: http://rafcomrades55-57.freewebspace.com -- What a wonderful website. As a liverpudlian,it brings back so many great memories.As a former bus conductor with the Crosville(the posh one)your description of ''life on the buses''was so very true to life.I lived on the Belt route in Berkley St and remember well queing up outside the Royal Oak for the 27 and on to Anfield on the ''specials''. Well done on a great site.
J and D Nicholas from United Kingdom wrote on June 9. 2002, 14:41: -- We are regulars to lounda, but unlike you we go in May or October. We also find to eliminate the guilt of walking past one particular resturant is to go around them all in turn, apart from Nicos where we eat every other night, due to his wife,s wonderful cooking of his freshly caught fish
Catherine Connelly from USA wrote on June 9. 2002, 12:54: E-mail: ELLOLUV97ataol.com -- As usually John love...Delightful..
Peiggi from USA wrote on June 9. 2002, 08:53: E-mail: peiggsieataol.com -- Beautifully, wittily written and I thoroughly enjoyed every word; most especially because of the photos that you included with the story! Found the link to your story on AOL's International Message Board, The British Pub. Write more! Take photos and POST! Good luck to your dad.
Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on June 9. 2002, 02:12: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca -- Enjoyed your turkish delight story,hope your Fathers coming along im sure the bacon butty will pick him up.I,ll be visiting Bee Bee,s for a sarnie when im in the Pool.
Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on June 8. 2002, 21:28: E-mail: scottwelshdragonataol.com -- Loved the story of the Turkish Delight you are so good with stories from Dorothy
Pat Luckie from United Kingdom wrote on June 8. 2002, 19:50: E-mail: pluckie856ataol.com -- I just love your tales, I was born in West Derby, now living in the US Kansas....been here 27 years, and still miss home...keep em coming love Pat
Baba from United Kingdom wrote on June 8. 2002, 14:34: E-mail: babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk -- Yet another tale that makes you feel as though you are actually there. I could almost smell the bacon sizzling.And the question,was that ladies life ending or beginning....well neither really,life goes on,but in a different way
Marj Bennett from United Kingdom wrote on June 8. 2002, 14:22: E-mail: margedatbtinternet.com -- Another nice one, John,and a good advert for the caff! Marj
Ruth from United Kingdom wrote on June 7. 2002, 22:01: E-mail: ruthatccrsystems.co.uk -- I viewed your webpage because I put in the search words "smell, fish aquariums" on google.co.uk. The reason being that we have a fish tank but no matter how much we change it, it still tends to smell. Anyway, even though your webpage did not give me the answer I was looking for it certainly entertained me. Thanks. Ruth. From Wirral.
reg hooper from United Kingdom wrote on June 7. 2002, 04:55: E-mail: knowles178ataol.com -- John Enjoyed your Classical Glass Like you I also worked at the Garston Bottle Works as an apprentice fitter Intresting times Look foreward to reading the rest of you stories Regards
Anna Pereboom from Netherlands wrote on June 6. 2002, 19:51: E-mail: hpereboomathome.nl -- I enjoyed the story of your holiday in Elounda very much. We go there every year and still love it. If you ever go back and want another good place to eat, try the "Taverna Despina"on the waterfront just past the road up to Mavrikiano. Great food, not expensive and the best view in the whole of Elounda.
Alan Kelly from United Kingdom wrote on June 6. 2002, 02:01: E-mail: alan_kellyatlineone.net -- John, love the webpage and your stories about auntie Alice. Spot on. She was rich in life, and money will never buy that. How's auntie Rosie and uncle Jimmy? I spent lovely summers with them and Stephen. Take care and keep up the good work. Alan
lara from Malaysia wrote on June 4. 2002, 04:15: E-mail: lara_larissa4uatexcite.com -- hi, thx for the info that you've provided for us here abt liverpool. i came to hear abt liverpol via LFC. always been a fan and whenever i mentioned to ppl particularly teh english, they'd immediately mockme. so i used to wonder why til' an arsenal fan told me all teh bad things liverpool teh city and its ppl were known 4. so asked ard and found many ppl saying the same thing. so one day i decided to just go online and search anythin i can find on ppl in that part of england called " scousers". so its nice of you to provide some of us foreigners with info on liverpool. but regardless of what ppl may say abt the city and its ppl, i 'll continue to support Liverpool football club coz i always have and i always will. i been doin that since i was a little gal. now i am 20 and still support them. i used to idolise rush, barnes, beardsley, rosenthal, grobellar etc. well i goota go. thx and good luck p/s: you'll never walk alone scouser ! :)
Dave Morris from United Kingdom wrote on June 4. 2002, 00:30: E-mail: morris28atntlworld.com -- After having just read the details in the book "Aberfan Government and Disasters" i am appalled at the then labour government and consistant governments attitude towards aberfan and the people who suffered enormously. I believe that the UK Government and parliment as a whole avoid of political differences should appologise for the actions of 1966 and also re imburse the monies owed to the relief fund at current values with interest added. The disaster of Aberfan is a shadow of what could still occur in the south wales valleys with coal tips still dwarfing villages. I hope nothing like Aberfan ever occurs when i am working. Dave morris, paramedic welsh ambulance service.
Beryl & John Kelly from United Kingdom wrote on June 3. 2002, 16:31: E-mail: cathykellyatbushinternet.com -- Hello John and family, It was really great to see you today, John said it really made his day to see you again. Just read your story about the farm, we will read a few more. Love Uncle John and Auntie Beryl
gary atkinson from Australia wrote on June 3. 2002, 14:56: E-mail: jangaryatbigpond.com -- My word - does that bring back memories. Thanks. I remember when I worked as a bus conductor on St. Helens corporation (red & white buses) I was usually on the 7 or 9 run round st.helens - prescot - rainhill - st. helens But I sometimes drew the short straw and had to do the dreaded sat night #89 run to the 'Pool. After the first coupla runs it was quite fun. The drunks were that drunk they were no problem (unless they slept past their stop) and all the rest were comedians who liked a sing song, didn't want to pay their fares and gave you a big tip if you didn't hassle them for their fare. The most embarrasing trip I can remember was when the (future) Mother in law got on one day, and as I went round collecting the fares - whispered to her, "It's OK put your money away" Well she shouted after me "Here take my fare I'm not after charity off no-one" Oh the memories of the buses - this was back in 1964 - 1966 What a wild & good time we all had in those days. Gary.
Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on May 29. 2002, 20:18: E-mail: scottwelshdragonataol.com -- John you have some wonderful stories to tell you are so unique thanks for them Dorothy
Sonia from United Kingdom wrote on May 29. 2002, 20:00: E-mail: LiverpatAOL.com -- Well you have done it again John. Once more, thank you for the smiles:-))))
sue from United Kingdom wrote on May 29. 2002, 15:03: E-mail: suemclaughlinatmsn.com -- cool
Ginger from USA wrote on May 28. 2002, 16:54: E-mail: gingerchad1ataol.com -- Wow--this is wonderful----just recieved this "jewel"----can't wait to read and learn more about your wonderful part of our world!---My heart just breaks into a smile when I think about G.B.....
Christine Tipping from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on May 28. 2002, 07:59. E-mail: colinatlandplan90.freeserve.co.uk
Pamela Benich (Keegan) from USA wrote on May 27. 2002, 17:00: E-mail: pkegsatntr.net -- The memories of your dad has touched my heart and the way you write tells me it should be contained in a book that would definitely sell in the millions. Love your website and have passed it on to other scousers.
angela from United Kingdom wrote on May 27. 2002, 13:29: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy -- John, Another good one, the kind i like the best about your family, have to say though that this was a real tear jerker. Colwell road I know well, that's if it's the same road I'm thinking of in Dovecot area. Cheers, and when is your book being published ? Angela in Sunny Cyprus
Marj from United Kingdom wrote on May 27. 2002, 12:01: E-mail: margedatbtinternet.com -- So sad, John. Made me cry.
Beyaunkah Hamilton from USA wrote on May 25. 2002, 19:40: -- You have an amazing selection of poems, keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing more of your poems! Bye!
george from United Kingdom wrote on May 25. 2002, 14:07: E-mail: liverpoolcabbyatblueyonder.co.uk -- I just needed to smile so I looked at your city photo's. It worked! You really are a untrusting man. Town planners "I don't think they exist" Keep it up..........
Linda Jones from United Kingdom wrote on May 24. 2002, 17:37: E-mail: lindarichiejonesataol.com -- The best site I have come across. It brought back fond memories of my childhood in Liverpool giving me many a laugh in the process. keep up the good work
Gökhan TUZCULAR from Turkey wrote on May 22. 2002, 09:53: E-mail: toffeatmynet.com -- We love everton
Beryl Michael from USA wrote on May 21. 2002, 02:35: E-mail: queenmumatquiknet.com -- Wonderful story! It makes this English emigrant's mouth water for some of those luvvly greasy chips!!
Barb from United Kingdom wrote on May 20. 2002, 17:18: E-mail: babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk -- Yet another enjoyable story..you have got my taste buds working overtime,looks like a trip to Crosby beach for me !!
Jerry B. Odom from USA wrote on May 20. 2002, 16:00: E-mail: jerryodomatadelphia.net URL: http://www.mutual-fund-tracker.com -- John, I recently discovered your web site and was amused by the story of the white haired scourge's retort to the preacher. You have an extraordinany talent for story telling with a command of the language which I admire and envy. I have visited England on several occasions and for some reason I have an affinity with the country. I think I must have lived there in a previous life. The song, "Ferry cross the Mersey" touches me in a way I can't explain. Good luck. Jerry Odom
norma jensen from USA wrote on May 20. 2002, 15:16: E-mail: manhattan_hourathotmail.com -- thanks for giving me a great and brief insight on napoleon and hitler.
Patricia Workman from United Kingdom wrote on May 19. 2002, 23:17: E-mail: midlandgalatAOL.com -- John, I am not from the United Kingdom but that's all I can find, I am from MERRY OLD ENGLAND. LOL Pat
Sonia from USA wrote on May 18. 2002, 14:04: E-mail: LiverpatAOL.com -- Oh John, I can hardly finish reading your chips story without envying you. I am here in Florida dying for some of the best chips in the world. You have not been gone from Liverpool long enough to know how wonderful they taste. And how about the best Scalloped Potatoes in the whole wide world. Lucky you:-))
john cunningham from United Kingdom wrote on May 17. 2002, 17:34: E-mail: jc001c7425atblueyonder.co.uk -- all i can say is it is a excellent website but 96 fans died at hillsborough or am i missing the point.
H.J.Siggins Ex"Cape Grafton" 1956-7 from United Kingdom wrote on May 17. 2002, 09:57: E-mail: harryatuksound.co.uk -- I sailed on the "Cape Grafton" in 1956-57 for 6months as Second Cook,the"chef" was a scot named Bill Tait, a terrific cook but slightly alcoholic.I joined it in Antwerp for a 6 week trip, got off in marseilles after 6months with "suspect" appendicitis while the rest of the crew carried on for a further 18months.Its nice but surprising to hear of someone who sailed on the "Grafton. Allthe Best . trip got ks
Jim Thomas from Canada wrote on May 17. 2002, 06:12: E-mail: pantoatbmts.com URL: http://www.bmts.com/~panto/monolog.htm -- Great bus conductor stories. I was one in the 60's Got hit on the head with a guitar one Saturday night for asking for the fare! The fiddlin' was true too! Jim Thomas
Cllr Harry Jones from United Kingdom wrote on May 16. 2002, 17:45: E-mail: harry.jonesatliverpool.gov.uk -- Just starting to read this 'Best thing since sliced bread' and have told others about it.
Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on May 16. 2002, 01:06: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca -- Congratulations on your first volume John,did you think it would be so popular when you started out?I still get a kick out of it everyday.All the Links are excellent to.Keep it up. Jimmy
alby wilson from United Kingdom wrote on May 15. 2002, 17:06: E-mail: albert.wilsonatntlworld.com -- Great site John, loved the old photos. With one side of my grandparents being welsh and the other side being Irish, plus being born in Liverpool, I guess that makes me a Scouser. Now in exile in the North of England, missing Liverpool. I will pass this site address onto other exiled Scousers. All the best Alby.
Chris Bell from United Kingdom wrote on May 13. 2002, 18:30: E-mail: ccbell at ccbmarketing.co.uk -- Hi John:Outside normal working hours, my main leisure pursuit is Stone Little Theatre, a small amateur theatre company in the heart of rural Staffordshire.Having failed to find a musical we like for the autumn, we're actually writing one. It's a show based on the 60's and we're having great fun with the compilation. It's going to have everything: TV and radio sketches, current affairs (with authentic video footage like Martin Luthor King's 'I Have A Dream' speech and the first men the moon) and, of course, the finest music ever. The show will be called 'Walking Back to Happiness' and will open with the famous hit by Helen Shapiro.In our research, I came across your website and was fascinated by some of your stories. In our show we will have a section devoted to the Merseybeat in which I wanted to illustrate both sides of Liverpool in the 60's: the success of its pop groups and comedians on one hand and the struggle for some people to simply exist on the other. I've always loved the 'Liverpool Lullaby' and would dearly like to use this to reinforce the poorer message. Can you help?The nearest I came to what I wanted was your 'Portrait of Alice' Do you have any other short piece about poverty or unemployment in Liverpool during the 60's we could use? We would obviously give you full credit.Please let me know.
Daniel Miller from United Kingdom wrote on May 13. 2002, 09:17: E-mail: toffeeefc at hotmail.com -- John,I congratulate you on your wonderful story. Whilst I can no thold the same views as you as a Blue through and through, I enjoyed your story very much on your conversion. I did visit Anfield as a teenager, I suppose in admiration but of course not to support the Reds. I saw a few "triumphs" from my POV, but not many, perhaps Arsenal and maybe Ipswich once in the 70s. Keegan and Toshack ruled supreme! I can remember so manybad days as a Blue (then) - Faircloughs 90th minute winner a real killer blow for a teenager. But I thought your story was very well written and not at all subjective.Yours in sport Daniel
Katherine Coady from United Kingdom wrote on May 12. 2002, 15:15: E-mail: KKathieC at aol.com -- What an amazing insight into the Liverpool History.Our family moved out of Liverpool in the mid 70's, to a beautiful,rural town named "Runcorn!".Due to overcrowding in the city, unemployment, etc. Do you know I wish my dad had roughed it for a couple of more years.The way the city is now, I wish we had stayed.The people, the culture, the EVERYTHING Liverpool stands for.I would just like to thank you for your page.
Angela from United Kingdom wrote on May 11. 2002, 19:42: E-mail: titina23 at spidernet.com.cy -- another great story John (Michaelangelo)by the way in the you come from above, do you mean where we originally come from?coz Cyprus where I live isn't in there :)Speak to you soonangela
Catherine M Connelly from USA wrote on May 11. 2002, 01:04: E-mail: Elloluv97 at aol.com -- Thanks for a good laugh John.
Audrey Canney from United Kingdom wrote on May 10. 2002, 22:40: E-mail: len1935 at aol.com -- Really enjoyed this site. Thank you so much.
Eddie Aindow from United Kingdom wrote on May 10. 2002, 16:46: E-mail: reaindow at aol.com -- More memories rekindled. Thanks John.
Glenys Philpott from New Zealand wrote on May 10. 2002, 00:45: E-mail: Gphilpott at xtra.co.nz -- Best site on the computer. Very hard to get anything done knowing that one click and you are in another world John when are you going to put all this in book form I would like to order 4 copies
kevin o'leary from United Kingdom wrote on May 9. 2002, 22:42: E-mail: deowlfella at aol.com -- Nuff is Enuff! I can't take this anymore.Gorra get back 'ome.Will attempt escape a.s.a.p.You lot r my family.
Brian Hayes from USA wrote on May 9. 2002, 19:10: E-mail: hcsd at cinci.rr.com -- I'm writing this note on behalf of my father. He wants to visit Israel, and stay up to a full year. When asked how he is going to support himself, he has stated that he will simply get a job working in a Kibbutz. Do you have any information you can forward me to, so that he can make an informed decision? I really would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks, Brian Hayes
Eddie Aindow from United Kingdom wrote on May 8. 2002, 22:23: E-mail: reaindow at aol.com -- Everyone's a Gem!
brittany from Canada signed the guestbook on May 8. 2002, 02:53. E-mail: brittany_skater at hotmail.com
Laura from United Kingdom wrote on May 7. 2002, 17:39: -- Great site. I am living in Aberfan at the moment, a town that never regained the life that was taken from it back in that horrific tragedy of the 60's. Your page about the aftermath of the disaster and the intrusive media - and how little anything has changed - was very moving. All best wishes to you.
Stan Massarelli from Wales wrote on May 6. 2002, 20:01: E-mail: wistris at aol.com -- Great site, being an ex Vindi boy and having sailed out of Liverpool for 20 years, some of the names in your guest book seem very familiar
george clucas from United Kingdom wrote on May 6. 2002, 13:54: E-mail: george at hackneycab.freeserve.co.uk -- wonderful memories..please,write the book..best regards, george
John Rawlinson from United Kingdom wrote on May 6. 2002, 12:34: E-mail: j.rawley at ntlworld.com -- Nice one `nipper!' I went to Steers street School Everton.Lived in Mcleod St. off Breck Rd. Sth.
jesse harcourt from New Zealand signed the guestbook on May 6. 2002, 06:50.
Norm Kowalsky from Canada wrote on May 6. 2002, 02:21: E-mail: nkowalsky at sprint.ca -- Dear Sir.Be Jeezus you brought back some fond memories.What about Ali mixed grill. You could feed a family on all that meat, mutton chop, liver and onions sausage,bacon,a bit of steak, chips peas gravy. all for 4/6d. But the chicken curry was our main dish. Do you recall the other Somali cafe the Blue Moon in Stanhope St, l thought that their curry was better than the Somali (my mouth is watering just thinking about the curry. The huge piece of chicken, sloppy red curry sauce all splashed over your one and only clean white shirt. Yer Mam would batter you after trying to get the stains out, no washing machines then Then down in the cellar for the beer and ladies.What was the name of the tall blonde barmaid/waitress she was a crackerThis Scouse/Canadian enjoyed remminising thank you NormGranby StLiverpool 8
Luke Wiseman from United Kingdom wrote on May 5. 2002, 21:31: E-mail: lukewiseman at beeb.net -- I was actually looking (in Google) for information about Rag and Bone men. Your piece gave me a little insight into them. Thank you.
Kerry Blair from United Kingdom wrote on May 5. 2002, 16:36: E-mail: kerry.blair at btinternet.com -- I have just spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon's stroll around your pages, and enjoyed every one. As an exiled missionary to the heathen in Churchtown it is good to get back to your roots for a while. God bless, and thank you.

Jimmy Moorcroft from United Kingdom wrote on May 5. 2002, 16:29: E-mail: jaymoorcroft at hotmail.com -- Good site mate,being a huyton lad myself, found ur site very interesting and useful for my graphic design degree project. thanks again jimmy moorcroft
Mavis Bergero nee Dunbar from Australia wrote on May 5. 2002, 15:46: E-mail: mbergero at hn.ozemail.com.au -- Whenever i am feeling nostalgic i either get on the phone to my family in liverpool,or i go onto the net ,I would also be interested to talk to anyone who lived in Bunyan st 1943 onwards or anyone who went to Rathbone School from the year 1948 I have been back ( home} 4 times and have always loved it .p s keep up the good work with your site if only to give people like me a good laugh with your stories thanks heeps Mavis pps as you can see i am not very good at typing.
louise from United Kingdom wrote on May 4. 2002, 16:26: E-mail: campionclc at hotmail.com -- Was pleased to find this inclusion on the web. Am curently working with young people on a project about conflict and we are focusing on the 80's and the riots. Any info, advice or objective site references would be really apppreciated.This is an educational project and we are working with kids from all over the world.Many thanks.Louise Staunton.
Carl Smith from United Kingdom wrote on May 3. 2002, 11:21: E-mail: carl.smith at park-cakes.co.uk -- One of the best web sites i've found in almost ten years of looking. I especially like your story of Dam Building on the river Alt. Reminded me of the time I broke my foot performing a jump of "jonathan-edwards" proportion from bank to bank - getting a clip from my mum for ruining my new trainers - getting sent to school the following day despite my Beckham like injury - and ending up in Alder hey A&E with a full leg cast. You almost make me want to move back.
richard scott from Canada wrote on May 2. 2002, 20:19: E-mail: dumascot at sympatico.ca -- I laughed till I cried when I read your story about your italian suit.I bought mine from T.J. HUGHES on London road and wore it till the arse was shiny.I still remember stuffing toilet paper into my winkle-pickers after it rained to keep them pointy.Anyway, keep on writing and keeping me in stitches and memories
John Hodge from Europe wrote on May 1. 2002, 12:52: E-mail: john at plazacinema.org.uk -- Good site John. I never went to The Somali, sounded a bit dodgy to me, I remember reading about it in John Cornelius' "Liverpool 8". My fave club would have to be Eric's.The Cavern? I preferred it when it was a car park.
marjie quirk from Australia wrote on May 1. 2002, 04:31: E-mail: marjiear at yahoo.com -- Lovely site....makes me feel very homesick
Alan Beste from Australia wrote on May 1. 2002, 02:43: E-mail: abeste at tell.net.au -- A great site. I see some of my friends from the "scousers" are already involved. I look forward to reading some more.
g.allman from Canada wrote on April 30. 2002, 21:41: E-mail: glyn at mergetel.com -- reading your tale's of sailing,takes me back to my sailing days out of liverpoolfrom 1943 to 1950,last ship the PINZON,met a great bunch of guysdurring those years,had mostly good times,the guys came from Irelandscotland,newfoundland.spent nine months as a docker,before moving to Canada in 1951and i often think of my sailing days.keep up your good work, i realy enjoy reading,your site.nice talking to youyours truly.glyn allman
Jan-David Marcus from USA wrote on April 30. 2002, 14:56: E-mail: jmarcus at sikorsky.com -- An English friend passed your site along. Although I'm not British I thought the tale was hysterically funny. You may have missed your vocation!
Peter Arthur from Australia wrote on April 30. 2002, 12:35: E-mail: piparth at bigpond.com -- An excellent story excellently written. I especially loved the quote from Robert Browning about "Man's reach should always exceed his grasp,else what are stars for?" Look forward to reading more of the same Regards Pete
Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on April 30. 2002, 04:45: E-mail: scottwelshdragon at aol.com -- I love your stories and will go on reading them as long as you send them thanks ever so much from Dorothy
Barbara from USA wrote on April 30. 2002, 02:09: -- Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane! I enjoyed watching the lamplighters while visiting my grandmother in the Kensington area, and reading the story of your father and his bike in Twig Lane reminded me of the many such stories I read in the Prescot Reporter.
Ruth Nuss from United Kingdom wrote on April 29. 2002, 20:53: E-mail: rnrnuss at aol.com -- I really enjoyed your "knocker-upper and lamplighter" story - keep them coming!
Joyce Rafferty from Canada wrote on April 29. 2002, 20:32: E-mail: scouser8 at shaw.ca -- I read your articles woth a great deal of enjoyment, especially when you mention the area where I grew up [Bentley Road, Princes Park.] That was42 years ago and I will never be able to travel again.
Jerry J. Smith, LC, Usaf, Retired, FOHMS from USA wrote on April 29. 2002, 19:32: E-mail: j1j2 at aol.com -- Enjoy your stories very much since I was referred to them by Cathy Connelly, Columbia, SC, USA. She's originally from Liverpool.I was a USAF/RAF Exchange Officer on No. 47 Squadron flying Hercules. This was 1968 -71.J2
Catherine M Connelly from USA wrote on April 29. 2002, 16:34: E-mail: ELLOLUV97 at aol.com -- Great story John. I can relate to some of it..LOL..
Sonia from USA wrote on April 29. 2002, 12:39: E-mail: Liverp at AOL.com -- I live in Florida, my home is Liverpool.We must bring back the Good old Days. John you are a genius at restoring my memory and making me laugh....
walter A. Zappa from USA wrote on April 29. 2002, 01:16: E-mail: mco43 at adelphia.net -- very interesting stuff
chris wade from United Kingdom wrote on April 28. 2002, 20:38: -- a tale that many who have graced the eagle,can relate to.a real pub,of which england will never see the likes of again.some one out there should write a book......
John Benyon from Australia wrote on April 28. 2002, 07:10: E-mail: johnbenyon at yahoo.com -- 33 years down-under but still a 100% scouser.A million memories that distance cannot erase.
Dave Dunbar from United Kingdom wrote on April 27. 2002, 03:32: E-mail: aldunbar at computan.on.ca -- Now reside in near Niagara Falls, Canada. Wonderful trip back home, your India buildings bit reminded me of the many hours spent between deep sea trips there on the eigth floor. In my day it was refered to as the 'Kremlin'.thanks, Dave Dunbar.
Derek Hilson from Canada wrote on April 27. 2002, 01:12: E-mail: derek.hilson at rogers.com -- Really enjoyed reading your story of years past. I used to live in Crosby and was directed to your web page by a member of the Yahoo Groups Crosby Contact web site http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/crosbycontactclub/.Good luck, Derek
Terry Hanna from USA wrote on April 26. 2002, 22:27: E-mail: tchanna38 at msn.com -- Great site John, Your stories sent me tripping down memory lane. Thank you for your canny observations. Write the book John. Terry
Keith McConchie from Australia wrote on April 26. 2002, 02:14: E-mail: macbeth at vic.australis.com.au -- Well done John you have a great gift to be able to recall specific vivid memories with such colour I am now hooked
Aleck Cameron from United Kingdom wrote on April 24. 2002, 22:36: E-mail: acameron1 at btinternet.com -- The more I read the more I feel homesick. I lived over the Williamson tunnels in Mason Street and then in Edinburgh Road Kensington WEas schooled ion St Marys Edge Hill until the germans bombed it, then Harrison Jones School. I have lived mostly down south since the 1950s educating the Southerners.
Aleck Cameron from United Kingdom wrote on April 24. 2002, 22:29: E-mail: acameron1 at btinternet.com -- Wonderful. Takes me back a long way.
Patricia Workman from United Kingdom wrote on April 24. 2002, 15:43: E-mail: www.midlandgal. at AOL.com -- I did enjoy the story of your trials and tribulations prior to getting your driving license, thanks, Pat
Barb from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2002, 00:36: E-mail: babs1940 at blueyonder.co.uk -- I have signed your book before,but now I have actually finished all your writings..................Read the'Don't it always seem to go item' and was transported back in time, I worked in the office of Merseyside Foods, on the Dock Road,and watched from the office window,as this large ball was swung to one of the brick supports, that held the tracks.You also spoke about New Brighton,my brother played in a group over there,they called themselves Johnny President and the Senators.......this was pre the Beatles! He still plays in a group,but darn sarf,he emigrated from the North in the 70s
Steve lucas from United Kingdom wrote on April 22. 2002, 23:18: -- Very interesting site! I am an ex Crosbyite, have lived down South for 37 years and miss L'pool like hell when I go back to visit, I also have a story as yet unfinished! About times with Towers & Co...
Marj from United Kingdom wrote on April 21. 2002, 15:57: E-mail: marged at btinternet.com -- I still don't drive - keep death off the roads, that's my motto.Thanks for this - great!
barb from United Kingdom wrote on April 21. 2002, 14:52: E-mail: babs1940 at blueyonder.co.uk -- That made me remember the first time I took my test.We were just driving out of the test centre in Crosby,when I noticed that the indicators where not working.So I pulled the car over to the verge,and said to Herr Hitler,the indicators don't appear to be working.He snarled,'you should have checked them before leaving home' I said in a small voice'It isnt my car'He looked at me as though I was trying to be smart.'Do the test with hand signals then' he said.......Oh dear, I couldnt feel me knees,and he wants me to flap me hands around? Needless to say, I failed.The next examiner I had was a lovely man.....I passed !!
steven metcalfe from United Kingdom wrote on April 21. 2002, 00:07: E-mail: steven at mecca6.fsnet.co.uk -- Brings back memories
Eddie Aindow from United Kingdom wrote on April 20. 2002, 09:20: E-mail: reaindow at aol.com -- Have just been directed to your site by my 'e-pal' Barb. It's Great! I was born in Great Crosby, Liverpool 23 and attended CrosbySecondary Modern School in Coronation Road (1950 - 1954).My first job, on leaving school was apprentice coachpainteron the Liverpool Overhead Railway in the sheds at SeaforthSands (1954 - 1955). Rest assured, I will be a regular visitor.Regards,Eddie
Tony Dwyer from Australia wrote on April 20. 2002, 03:17: E-mail: tonydw at iprimus.com.au -- John, I have just visited your site; the only article I have read is the one about truancy and that recalled a chapter in my own youthful exuberance.I too played truant as a very young boy and finished up as a guest of St.Vincents, a school for naughty boys.On my release, at the age of ten, I had decided the the pursuit of education was far better than incarceration with gangs of other little scallywags, so I went on to leave at the tender age of fifteen.I too was a fan of the Hotspur and Champion comics; I also went to sea as deck boy and retired three years ago as ships master.I will continue on with my reading of all the articles on your site.Regards Tony
Barb from United Kingdom wrote on April 19. 2002, 22:15: E-mail: babs1940 at blueyonder.co.uk -- What a memory of Liverpool in the 'old days' you evoked !!I was actually looking for another UK TSS site,when I stumbled on yours !
David Jones from Canada wrote on April 19. 2002, 04:59: E-mail: snookums42 at hotmail.com -- A fine site for Scousers world-wide to enjoy. Thank you.
george from United Kingdom wrote on April 17. 2002, 18:04: E-mail: george at liverpoolcabby.co.uk -- Please lad write the book..............wonderful.
soccerboy from USA signed the guestbook on April 17. 2002, 01:31. E-mail: www.soccerboy6 at hotmail.com URL: http://poems.com
Jason Allen from United Kingdom wrote on April 16. 2002, 11:14: E-mail: afraidofmice at hotmail.com URL: http://upandrunningfanclub.co.uk -- Hi, Like the site. I grew up in Kirkby and then moved to Anfield. Im now 29 and moved to Ess*x a year ago. Southerners make Eastenders look jolly. Am hoping to move to Wales soon though as I will be nearer my beloved hometown again. I speak to people all over the world, and after hearing "shouldnt you be out robbing cars" for about the billionth time I join in and say "quick scarper its the bizzies" in the most scouse accent I can portray. We all know there is never a pea wack, scouse or curry like your mum or dad made. My dad died when I was 12 and I had never had a curry like his again, until by chance I bought a jar of quick brand mild curry, It was even better. I wish Id have bought in bulk when I was in Wales if id have known. Hello to everyone from me and me Welsh Mrs (PS I think the Welsh love us)(PPS You cant get makeway curry powder round here for love nor money)
Ronnie Capaldi from United Kingdom wrote on April 14. 2002, 16:31: E-mail: ronnie at bagels.ltd.uk URL: http://www.bagels.ltd.uk -- Thanks for mentioning my Grandad's old cafe (Capaldi's) in your story about smoking.You have an excellent and interesting website here about Liverpool!
josh hesley from USA wrote on April 13. 2002, 01:48: E-mail: hesley at mailbox.sc.edu -- Very interesting story cuz. if you have any other interesting anecdotes about the blues give me a shout.
john from United Kingdom wrote on April 12. 2002, 22:41: -- Your site brought back some good memories. I also remember getting a baby chick whichturned out to be a cockerel which we ate for christmas dinner. I was raised in GreatHomer Street off Scotland Rd.
Peter Maiden from Australia wrote on April 12. 2002, 12:14: E-mail: lpmaiden at eisa.net.au -- Great stories John it takes be back a long time. I sailed to Canada on the Phrygia in 1963 a happy ship but sugying dericks in winter didn't do my b/side any good so I came to AustraliaAll the best Peter
Tony Kearns from United Kingdom wrote on April 10. 2002, 15:43: E-mail: Tonkat10 at aol.com -- Hello there,I was on the "Vindi" Sept 56 to Dec. 56.I worked for Cunard for about 14 months, 5 cruises,on the Caronia, then W.Indies, and on both Phrygia,and Lycia, down the med. for about 6weeks as you say,they were noted as two of the best jobs out of L.Pool,good grub,plenty of overtime,and good craic with the6th fleet, yanks, we played baseball and football matches on the quayside in Naples,and Genoa, then wewould down the bars on Barbary Coast,(Genoa) and theywould be buying all the ladies of horizontal persuasiondrink, for which they got tokens, the more drink theygot bought for them the cheaper the ride came becausecould cash in the tokens, then a fight would startnobody knew why???? then the Shore Patrol would comeand take them back to their ships and we were left with "ladies" who had already made enough wages made so theall nighter became very cheap for us.Yes they were good jobs even taking the Bay in winterinto account,and the following seas having her rollinglike a lunatic after a night on the Whisky?Well this all for now,a good site,Good Luck,Tony.62 soon. 3/5/40.
Tasha from USA wrote on April 9. 2002, 15:02: E-mail: lastcompiegne at hotmail.com -- I was reading this page...very nice. One thing though, Guernica is a Basque village in Pais Vasco, a region in the north. ~tasha
John Sullivan from USA wrote on April 5. 2002, 17:31: E-mail: jpsullivan at hotmail.com -- Thanks for sharing your story
Lyn Brown from United Kingdom wrote on April 2. 2002, 12:35: E-mail: Lyn at wotulike.com URL: http://www.wotulike.com -- What a talented writer, this guy will go far. I've read Hash it was so funny, keep up the good work.
Stephanie Wieland from USA wrote on April 1. 2002, 19:29: E-mail: Stephaniew at jorgensenandcompany.com -- T.J. Hughes is my mothers place of prayer. Trips after school were very frequent in search of bargains. I would be so hungary, i would harass my mum to let us go in the cafe and have some sausage, gravy and chips. Alas this never happened as money was short and dinner was at home.The static from all the man made fibres in the seventees used to make me feel car sick. Long live T.J's Oh how i remember Blackler's. My mum took us every year to the sant's Grotto. In the basement all manner of little object could be bought with pocketmoney.Remember the cafe upstairs? The models used to come in showing an item on sale an ponce around whilst customers are eating Welsh Rarebit or drinking hot chocolate.
William Beavan from USA wrote on April 1. 2002, 17:11: E-mail: wlbeavan at hotmail.com -- Hello John;Greetings from Cincinnati Ohio USAI'm enjoying your writings.I was put onto your work by my dear friend Carole, a resident of Liverpool.She recently discovered your site and started sending me copies of your work, and then your URL. So, here I am.Best wishes,William (Bill) Beavan
Harry Taylor from Australia wrote on March 31. 2002, 16:06: E-mail: vicmar at picknowl.com.au -- Ex Vindi Boy "C 1947"Great Story
Sarah from USA wrote on March 29. 2002, 00:41: E-mail: storm at rushmoreonline.com -- JOHN,YOU HAVE THE UNIQUE ABILITY OF COMBINING YOUR MEMORIESWITH A WIT AND SENSITIVITY THAT IS TRULY HEARTWARMING.TALENT LIKE YOURS SHOULD BE ACCLAIMEDAS HISTORICAL EVENTS OF YESTERYEAR…IN A PLACEWHERE TIME SEEMED TO STAND STILL, YET ENCOMPASSED THE VERY ESSENCE AND HEARTBEAT OF A PEOPLE...OF LIFE...AS WE KNEW IT.GOD BLESS YOU.YOUR FRIEND,SARAH
Pat & Carole from United Kingdom wrote on March 28. 2002, 23:45: E-mail: carole2 at blueyonder.co.uk -- All good stuff. Who the hell are you? No seriously, we think this is brilliant. Very many thanks
Eric Rendel from USA wrote on March 27. 2002, 07:25: E-mail: erendel at yahoo.com -- Born and bred in New Brighton. I worked a while in Cammel LairdsOffice. Jimme Tarbuck said that was where Cammel Hair Coats were made.
Don Kunze from USA wrote on March 26. 2002, 22:57: E-mail: dek4 at psu.edu URL: http://art3idea.psu.edu/ -- Lyrical and insightful reading at every turn . . . the full flavor (oops, "flavour") of the industrial heartland, with emphasis on "heart."Good footballers, good poets, good musicians . . . what else could you want in a town? Now, a good web site.thanks for finding me and pointing me in the right direction.Keep In Touch, eh?
Syd Allanson from United Kingdom wrote on March 26. 2002, 19:32: E-mail: sdallanson at ukgateway.net -- A very nice story - you are an accomplished writer.
Catherine Connelly from USA wrote on March 26. 2002, 15:03: E-mail: ELLOLUV97 at aol.com -- Enjoying the stories. Loved the Bride and Groom on the pork pie.
Rachel Keating from United Kingdom wrote on March 25. 2002, 12:28: E-mail: rachelkeating at aol.com URL: http://www.foxtunes.com -- Great Liverpool website, I enjoyed my visit!Regards, Rachel Keatinghttp://www.foxtunes.com
Maurice R. Dawe from Canada wrote on March 25. 2002, 02:57: E-mail: Mauriwen at csolve.net -- As an ex Merchant Seaman I enjoyed reading your story.Whilst working on Vancouver Island I can remembe the "Cape Sable" loading timber in Cowichan Bay, this would be a ship of the same company I would think/
Patricia Bowen from USA signed the guestbook on March 24. 2002, 14:54. E-mail: p.bowen at erols.com
Jacqueline Mercurio from USA wrote on March 19. 2002, 18:39: E-mail: OnewayTix at aol.com URL: http://www.geocities.com/onewaytix2000 -- I enjoyed reading the challenge you've addressed to the very creepy Mr. Leuchter (whose work should merit him a skin rash named in his honor).However, as things may be looking up for the infected boil considering the current "Selected" administration now in place, Mr. Leuchter may not be as hard pressed to accept your challenge. Kudos on your challenge all the same!
john lewis from Australia wrote on March 18. 2002, 09:31: E-mail: jplewis at anaconda.com.au -- best wishes from the rush of Liverpool to the bush of Australia
Sheila Graham from Australia wrote on March 17. 2002, 03:37: E-mail: s.graham at optusnet.com.au -- What a wonderful story of living by the gas works and the ladywith her feet in a bowl of water:-))....It reminds me of my younger days that were also spent near Linacre Lane. Sheila
Sonia from United Kingdom wrote on March 16. 2002, 12:36: E-mail: Liverp at AOL.com -- www.merseymouth.com/hash.htmJohn, there is nothing much I can say about this, as usual you have left me speechless, a hard task for an old Scouser lady. Once again Thank You for sharing your talent.
Maureen Broadhurst from USA wrote on March 16. 2002, 06:13: E-mail: crossfield at ev1.net -- Found your page when I looked up Dyserth - my old stomping grounds. You missed the cave that starts about two fields away and ends up behind the waterfall. On the other hand, I don't think dank slippery caves and booze go together. Thank you for the happy childhood memories you have revived.I have also lived in Crosby and my Parents are from Bootle so I shall certainly hit the favourites button for this page as Ihave a lot of reading to do. Thanks a million,Maureen - a Taffy in Texas
George from United Kingdom wrote on March 15. 2002, 21:33: E-mail: george at liverpoolcabby.co.uk URL: http://www.liverpoolcabby.co.uk -- it makes me proud lad just to read your stories etc.thank God I was born in Liverpool surrounded by people like you.......
john lewis from Australia wrote on March 15. 2002, 02:29: E-mail: jplewis at anaconda.com.au -- From Liverpool city centre to a roasting hot dessert in Western Australia.
terry long from United Kingdom wrote on March 13. 2002, 12:13: E-mail: terrylong31 at aol.com -- Great site for learning about Liverpool past and present.So much history and anecdotes not to mention that all important scouse ingredient, humour.It's got to be on the favourites list.
Mark from Ireland wrote on March 11. 2002, 11:44: E-mail: mark1892 at hotmail.com -- Great site. Born in pool, emigrated (or family was repatriated) when I was four. Want to learn more about my birthplace, it's people and soul. This is a great place to start.
Yvonne from United Kingdom wrote on March 10. 2002, 04:28: E-mail: sheis at mindless.com -- Your humour had me in stiches. It must be an experience to be your mate.
Gerry from United Kingdom wrote on March 9. 2002, 09:21: E-mail: gerrys19 at aol.com -- This site is just the best! History of the real Liverpool. and from the perspective of the working scouser.Great stuff..
Bob Houston from United Kingdom wrote on March 8. 2002, 12:16: E-mail: BobHRuncorn at aol.com -- Ar-ay, John, I'm supposed to be looking for traces of my family history, instead of which I've spent an hour or so reading yours!Very good Web Site, you tell a good tale.Thanks a lot, I'll be back.Bob.
Val barker from United Kingdom wrote on March 7. 2002, 19:51: E-mail: valbar at tiscale.co.uk -- Hi,Thanks for taking me back home, as a born and bred scouser now living in the midlands, I miss Liverpool so much.Keep up the good work.
Catherine Connelly from United Kingdom wrote on March 7. 2002, 11:23: E-mail: ELLOLUV97 at aol.com -- Ello, was sent this page by Sonia a friend from the pool.I myself was born and grew up in Liverpool.Fazakerley Cottage Homes 1943- 1952.Born Townsend Lane 1940.Been home a few times in the last few years.Now live in South Carolina USA.


pam from United Kingdom wrote on March 7. 2002, 04:11: E-mail: pamt1 at optusnet.com.au -- Yeah well.......I COME from LIVERPOOL.............but I'm here in the outpost of empire aka Hellbourneand lewkin' at Liverpool an'......................aaaaaaaaaaaaaargghhhhhhhhhhhh.....I wanna go 'OME! Joan from USA wrote on March 7. 2002, 00:55: E-mail: merseygal at comcast.net -- John thank you, I could sit here all night reading your stories, takes me right back.Thanks to Sonia again for finding you and letting the rest of us know.Joan

Sterling Davies. from Canada wrote on March 3. 2002, 05:29: E-mail: sterling.davies at telusplanet.net -- Great site.Brings back many memories of my young days in Liverpool.Enjjoy your guest book,and hope to bump into some-one I may know from the old days.Ta Ta for now. sterling.
kayla from New Zealand wrote on March 1. 2002, 05:37: -- i like what you did.
Edna Lewis from Australia wrote on February 21. 2002, 10:43: E-mail: lewis_edna at wn.com.au -- Hi John One signature in your guest book, if your family are in Yew Tree Cemetary mine must have known yours my father was a gardener there for years.Edna
Ernie Thornton from Australia wrote on February 16. 2002, 07:02: E-mail: ernie at amdaat.com.au -- I have'nt read everything YET but what I have is very amusingKeep up the good work.
Gary ( mustafa ) murphy from Turkey wrote on February 10. 2002, 19:00: E-mail: garyloguemurphy at hotmail.com -- Came across this site when I lived in Toronto apologies for not commenting earlier for someone like myself who has lived in various places around the world it is always nice to have somewhere to connect with other Scousers, I don`t care what anybody says I`ve met people from all over, and we are different.
Peter McCormack from Canada wrote on February 6. 2002, 15:50: E-mail: peter at rickresource.com URL: http://www.rickresource.com -- This site is a treasure. Very nicely organized with great aesthetics.I am so pleased to have found it. The content is outstanding and the writing is so entertaining and informative I just had to write along. Thanksso much for sharing this wealth of information. 10 out of 10!I will be sending many people here.
Dave White from United Kingdom wrote on February 5. 2002, 14:08: E-mail: dave at birkdalecycles.com -- Hi from an ex scouser not far from home great site
john abrahams from Australia wrote on February 5. 2002, 06:44: E-mail: fox_blue1 at hotmail.com -- miss liverpool great site
M. Pauline King from Canada signed the guestbook on February 4. 2002, 20:34. E-mail: potpourrient at hotmail.com
Herbie from United Kingdom wrote on February 3. 2002, 10:07: E-mail: herb at supanet.com -- Great site
dave from United Kingdom wrote on February 2. 2002, 19:18: E-mail: dave_tollerton at btinternet.com -- Loved it, will be a frequent visitor.
Barbara (Bibs) Gibb from United Kingdom wrote on February 2. 2002, 00:25: E-mail: gibb2 at blueyonder.co.uk -- Nice website with very interesting stories. My home city will never die so long as we keep it in the limelight.
Dorothy Scott from USA wrote on February 2. 2002, 00:23: E-mail: scottwelshdragon at aol.com -- Love your site John, and have put it in my favorites so i can look at it i use to live in Liverpool worked for the pool company i think it was Littlewoods, well thanks for sending it to us take care from Dorothy
June Brunn from United Kingdom wrote on February 1. 2002, 22:19: E-mail: cricket-fl at webtv.net -- Always loved the Beatles.
Mrs. C.T Stimson from United Kingdom wrote on February 1. 2002, 12:03: E-mail: ct_stimson at msn.com -- I came to visit your City last July. I cant explain the feeling I got when I arrived. I only stayed for a short while - just enough to visit Albert Dock and The Beatles Story, I loved it, and has left me wanting more. So much sothat 'I'll be back' very soon. The thought of just being where They came from!!!!!!
Alain Crozier de La Clayette from France wrote on January 24. 2002, 15:14: E-mail: alain.crozier at laposte.net -- Hi John,I'll bring you my poems do you know publisher probably the best website in the world (Oscar Wilde)
Maureen Hopper from United Kingdom wrote on January 22. 2002, 23:06: E-mail: hoppersonline at lineone.net -- Hello as a Liverpool exile living in Tamworth Staffordshirethis is a great web site to explore.I have enjoyed my brief look now and looking forward to comming back.
Sarah from USA wrote on January 18. 2002, 05:22: E-mail: storm at rushmoreonline.com -- John,I can't say enough about your site.For the second night now, I've been here for three hours!Have enjoyed all your stories very much. Have just about split my sides reading many of them!I congratulate your wonderful memory, your personal observations, your tributes to others,and your extreemly talented storytelling. It has been a wonderful visit.Will be back tomorrow!All the very best,Sarah
Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on January 18. 2002, 03:29: E-mail: james.roughley at sympatico.ca -- Hi John since signing in last night its been just great reading all the memories which a lot of us can relate to ive already passed the site along to Scousers in Canada keep it upJim
Tim Kelly from United Kingdom