Patricia Akins from Canada via Liverpool wrote on April 30. 2003, 22:11: E-mail: p.akins at mustangpi.com -- Great web site, it brought back many memories.
John Williams from Liverpool wrote on April 30. 2003, 13:27: E-mail: john at merseymouth.com URL: http://www.merseymouth.com -- Another new guest book folks as the previous one was up to 30K. Earlier entries can be found on main page. Many thanks to those friends and relatives who offered condolences concerning my Uncle John
sheila Lonsdale from Liverpool wrote on April 30. 2003, 15:36: URL: http://geocities.com/ronshelon2001 -- Hello John yes many great memories there. Brushing my nin's hair for sixpence, (which we never got). I remember that her scalp was a beautiful shade of pink and she would always fall asleep ...lol..my dear nin. Yes my grandad loved Gigli and do you remember him collecting all the cinders to light the fire, and when he started to cough he couldn't stop poor grandad. When he tidied up he would put all the chairs on the table. The lino was brown the table was brown the chairs were brown even the walls I think. Fond memories of wonderful people in our young lives. Enjoyed the story take care (I could go on forever)seeya Sheila..x
sheila Lonsdale from Liverpool wrote on April 30. 2003, 09:35: URL: http://geocities.com/ronshelon2001 -- Hello John, just read the story about uncle John its hard to put into words what a decent man he was. I can honestly say that I only got to really know him when he was ill. We used to take him out now & then. He was like my nin he didn't like to put you to any trouble. I am sorry that we have lost him, he is one of the few people in my family that I will miss Thank you for the memory John. Sheila.x
Margaret Dempsey from Liverpool wrote on April 29. 2003, 22:20: -- Very impressed with this site and the work put in is very interesting from start to finish.
John Ratcliffe from Canada via Liverpool wrote on April 29. 2003, 16:51: -- I enjoyed reading your articles, had a good laugh too.I got your web site from a scouser in the States!! We are everywhere. I found the article on the Irish Catholics very interesting, as I am one of them. We still visit the old home town as much as we can we have scouser friends every where & I will pass your web site on. Bye now wacker John Ratcliffe better known as "Liverpool JACK"!!!!!
Larraine Leonard, nee Daly from USA via Liverpool wrote on April 29. 2003, 04:28: -- Thank you for a great website. I just found it and am enjoying it immensely. I am originally from Norris Green and live in Dallas, Pa
Ray smith from USA via Liverpool wrote on April 29. 2003, 03:03: -- i found your info on the "liverpool echo" ex-pat web site superb short stories and great scouse humour, i am a scouser living in "orlando florida" but spent many of my childhood days on my grandparents farm in co,mayo the west of ireland, so you can imagine how your synopsis of scouse/irish life experiences made me laugh, keep up the good work and may gods light always shine on our beloved liverpool, Ray smith.
Cathy Emery from Canada via Liverpool wrote on April 29. 2003, 02:02: -- Great site, so interesting, Liverpudlians are the best in the wo rld.
John Finn from Merseyside wrote on April 28. 2003, 17:15: -- Your tale of your time at sea is one of the best stories I ever read.It brought back many memories of my time at sea and I enjoyed it with relish. Thank you John.
Josie from USA via Liverpool wrote on April 28. 2003, 15:42: -- Liverpool has the only seven mile straight stretch of dockland in the world. I wrote about this in an essay when I attended the Friary.
Josie Schicker from USA via Liverpool wrote on April 28. 2003, 00:44: -- Hi John , I hail from Scotland Road Hopwood Street was born in Rose Place. went to the Friary school and now live in Southern California Regards, Josie Schicker formely Owens
Paul from Switzerland wrote on April 27. 2003, 15:14: -- Saddened to hear about the death of your uncle. Take care John Paul
Chris Jones from USA wrote on April 26. 2003, 12:15: -- Plastic bags are great, we used to get paper bags that fell apart if you walked to your car in a shower. And they fit the little trash cans in the bathroom, free liners. Regards, Chris.
angela from Cyprus wrote on April 26. 2003, 08:55: -- Very funny John, and oh, so true !
Mary from Australia wrote on April 26. 2003, 08:40: -- Hi John, You did it again with your plastic bags. Reminds me of when I went home to Liverpool to see my Dad in 1990 and went to the local shop for some groceries, got a basketful and then the girl asked do you want a bag, I said how am I to get them home without a bag. But I was astounded when I had to pay for it,. So after that I always took the same bag with me everywhere. Coles out here (similar to Tescos) have started to sell canvas bags although you can still get the plastic ones free. Me I say BRING BACK THE STRING BAG,. Cheers Mary. p.s. I have got a bag from Harrods.
Alf Harfield from USA wrote on April 26. 2003, 00:04: -- Very interesting story. I use my British Airways shoulder bag for much the same reason. Oh, "When did you fly British Airways?"
Jan from USA wrote on April 25. 2003, 21:54: -- Hello John, Sonia sent the wonderful story on plastic bags. I so enjoyed reading it, had a good laugh, me too, am a collector of bags, have lots from Tesco,s I get them every time I am home, and have a friend who sends me the newest ones..Thank yu again.
Kay from New Zealand wrote on April 25. 2003, 20:47: -- P.S.It's actually the 26th here!!
Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on April 25. 2003, 20:45: -- Thanks John.My friend Anne-Marie is the VERY proud owner of a Harrods carrier bag so Plastic bag snobbery is alive and well down here in NZ!Just as a matter of interest isn't Liverpool close to NZ?[well it is in your "you come from" box and your writings always make me feel that bit closer,thank you.Kay.
sylvia from Canada wrote on April 25. 2003, 18:20: -- Hi John , I Am a collector of Plastic Bags from Marks and Spencers and other places i shop at when i am home i always pack them and bring them back with me infact i have a real dandy i got at one store i use it all the time ,,,,Grnt wwait to go Home again and shop till i drop Luv Syl xxxx
Ruth from USA wrote on April 25. 2003, 18:13: -- Another great one John! Thank you! Ruth
Maureen Dell from USA wrote on April 25. 2003, 15:25: -- Gosh John, someone sent me the article about plastic bags and it is just wonderful, so for the rest of the day I am going to feel like I am home in England instead of living here in Colorado Springs USA with all those wonderful memories. God bless, Maureen
Pam Cotton from United Kingdom wrote on April 25. 2003, 14:11: URL: http://www.staffordshire-knot.com -- Love the plastic bags story John. Keep 'em coming!! Pam Cotton Stoke on Trent
Sonia from USA wrote on April 25. 2003, 13:45: -- Oh John, this is so funny. As someone who deliberately brought home a NETTO bag so I could laugh and relate the stories to my family. You have me so amused. This just goes to prove that Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction. Everything you have written is classic and so very funny. Thank you once again Sonia
Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on April 25. 2003, 11:11: -- So very sorry John to read of your uncle's passing.My thoughts are with you and your family,Kay
Gary Whitemiller from USA signed the guestbook on April 25. 2003, 00:57.
Jim from Canada wrote on April 24. 2003, 21:08: -- John sorry to hear about your Uncle John. I had an uncle John who was like a Brother to me.Hope you are feeling good and looking after yourself. Jimmy.
Bernie Cleveland from United Kingdom wrote on April 24. 2003, 13:15: -- Interesting site, bringing back so many memories of life at sea in thefifties and sixties
Chris Jones from USA wrote on April 24. 2003, 12:14: -- Sincerest condolences John, Regards, Chris
Sonia from USA wrote on April 24. 2003, 10:51: -- My condolences and blessings to you and your family John. You have been privileged to have known such a wonderful man. May He Rest In Peace. From Your cyber friend and fan Sonia
angela from Cyprus wrote on April 24. 2003, 10:33: -- My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Uncle John. This again was so well written I could feel the sadness, and the deliberate effort you made to try and lift your spirit. God Bless
sylvia from Liverpool wrote on April 24. 2003, 06:19: -- Another great one John ,Brought tears to my eyes you are a master with the pen ,Luv Syl
ann carroll from Australia wrote on April 24. 2003, 04:28: -- Drummer boy is a very lovely and touching story thank you for sharing it Ann x
Marje Hoban from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2003, 22:38: -- Originally from Eastbourne, Sussex and then Bushey Heath in Hertfordshire, now living in Gaithersburg, Maryland, about 30 miles northwest of Washington D.C. LiverP2, or Sonia, of the Britpack cybermail group, keeps us updated on your writings - which most of us thoroughly enjoy. I forward them to a lady in Arizona, Jan Tucker, or Tuckerjan@aol.com, who I understand contacted you personally about her father, a Liverpudlian. Bless you dear John, you have such a way with words and though a southerner by Brit standards, I still enjoy them,. Marje Hoban
Marged from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2003, 17:39: -- Thank you John. Very sad, very true. God bless your Uncle John.
george clucas from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2003, 16:15: -- JOHN,IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO READ YOUR DIARY,EVEN WHEN IT IS TINGED WITH PERSONAL SADNESS.YOUR LOVE OF LIFE SHINES THROUGH EVERY WORD..GOD BLESS.....GEORGE CLUCAS
george from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2003, 16:11: URL: http://www.fattiesunited.co.uk -- Just talking to a very old friend and he hit the nail on the head John when he described you. "What a wordsmith" how very true keep it up..........
Mary from Australia wrote on April 23. 2003, 15:50: -- Hi John, You are getting betta and betta. Loved the story about your Uncle John. Take Care Mary
George from United Kingdom wrote on April 23. 2003, 15:49: URL: http://www.fattiesunited.co.uk -- Just like uncle John people are more important than skin colour................
Catherine Connelly from USA wrote on April 23. 2003, 13:49: -- John what a nice story. The memories of the good times will always be with us love. I did get to meet the Beatles.
Sonia from USA wrote on April 23. 2003, 13:12: -- Thank you for another wonderful memory John. A word about your Uncle John, he is my kind of person. I wish the whole world was made with Uncle Johns just like him.
Chris Jones from USA wrote on April 23. 2003, 09:01: -- 108.Too many points to comment on in this one. Sad times come but life goes on. The bad behaviour at matches affected me, I think it was in '73 a carload of us had gone to Mönchengladbach to see the Reds play. The vandalism was really bad even though the locals had made us so welcome. That was the last live game i ever saw. so many Scousers make us so proud, but so many spoil it. Regards, Chris
rev. r.l. smallwood from USA wrote on April 22. 2003, 14:38: -- thank you for sharing with those of us who are concerned about teenage drinking.
Robert McBride from USA wrote on April 22. 2003, 01:09: -- I'm a big RTP fan. In grew up and lived in Scotland. My grandad was always telling me aboout the coal mines. The poverty, the strikes, the dangers, and the owners. I really liked your story.
Ted Freeman from United Kingdom wrote on April 21. 2003, 15:01: -- Hello. Our rag man's cry sounded like."eny old rags jerango" Anyone from norris green.liverpool 11 will remember, and the guy selling salt his cry was"sssalt.soltsoltsolt"happy days never to return. Ted
Chas Freckleton from Canada wrote on April 18. 2003, 20:47: -- It is a dull and rather cool day here in Bolton,Ontario. But I know that I can always rely on your musings on life and Liverpool to brighten my day. Thank you John Chas Freckleton
Steve Woo from United Kingdom wrote on April 17. 2003, 12:12: -- The Somali was my "local" for about 4 years when I was about 17 and my uncle Mick (MacRae) used to take me on a "club" crawl around that area - The Gladray, The Embassy, Polish Joe's. Great memories and many tales to tel1 !
NEIL PYBIS from United Kingdom wrote on April 16. 2003, 11:03: -- HELLO, SPENT 18 YEARS IN THE MERCHANT NAVY WITH MANY TRIPS TO JAPAN, ENJOYED YOUR ACCOUNT OF YOUR STAY THERE MANY MEMORIES, YOU TAKE CARE, NEIL
Frank Hoolihan from New Zealand wrote on April 16. 2003, 05:05: -- Hi John. Just finished reading your nautical adventures and now see you are a very well travelled lad. Much as I had expected from your visits to NZ. Did I mention that I was in the RN during WW2 & travelled around the Pacific at his majesty's expense. Enjoyed your story, will come back for more. Frank.
irene lindsay from Liverpool wrote on April 14. 2003, 17:16: -- i was only looking for online rapid hardware to buy some tiles and came across your hysterically funny ramblings. which might i add really cheered me up, as at this moment in time we are in the middle of building a walk in shower room from an old airing cuboard ( ha ha ). anyway thanks for the laugh irene
lauren from United Kingdom wrote on April 13. 2003, 15:30: -- Thank you very much! I have been researching the Holocaust for some time and too many sites say a lot without saying nothing at all, giving pure facts and not exposing the nazis as what they really were. Too right Hitler was certainly not a genius, but your view of him certainly is.
gordon williams from United Kingdom wrote on April 13. 2003, 00:49: -- Greetings. Just read your piece on Dr.Lennie Wolfman - he sits next to me in the Main Stand at Liverpool Football Club- we are both season-ticket holders; a lovely guy!
john sharp from Liverpool wrote on April 11. 2003, 18:40: -- Just discovered your web page great. I went to Dyserth as a young boy on a school holiday stayed at a camp just outside Dyserth cant remember the name. Can anyone help? I do remember dyserth lovely memories.
Margaret from Canada wrote on April 11. 2003, 13:52: -- Most interesting , a friend who is a "Liverpudian" told me of the site!
Lyn B. from United Kingdom wrote on April 11. 2003, 09:15: -- Great writings on the wall!!!!
Megan from USA wrote on April 11. 2003, 00:04: -- I love your poems
Brammwell from Europe wrote on April 9. 2003, 20:33: -- It was unfair in times gone by but now anyone can go and be educated. I am 54 years old and have gone back to education. I am also working class and proud of the fact. Being a women in the times of the 11+, I have read that they kept our results down. We didnt stand a chance unless we had parents who encouraged us, or we were middle class. John your article is very good thank you.
Anna from Netherlands wrote on April 9. 2003, 18:32: -- You really are an excellent writer John. You paint a very vivid picture and your sense of humour is wonderful. I think you should write a book so that people who aren't privileged enough to have internet can enjoy your stories too.
angela from Cyprus wrote on April 9. 2003, 07:46: -- I was mortified to read this and find that you had a stroke even though you say it was a mini stroke. It hasn't affected your brain cells and sense of humour. Typical John, you kept your illness quiet and make light of it. Look after No, 1 John, we'd be lost without you.
Kay Davies from New Zealand wrote on April 7. 2003, 23:19: -- I remember our English literature class begging our teacher to organise a trip to the Everyman to see Waiting for Godot. She told us we wouldn't enjoy it but we persevered and she gave in to us. We all agreed she was right we hated it!
TOM MAGNESS from Australia wrote on April 5. 2003, 14:53: -- Reading about your childhood and your relation with your father makes me feel a little sad, for, as you know john, I knew your dad, and have only vague recollections of him, but I am sure he was a good man and meant well. regards, Tom. regards to all at home
Tracy from Liverpool .... again from United Kingdom wrote on April 5. 2003, 10:30: -- Thought I might add a little comment re my previous message. When I said "male teenage talent" I too myself was a teenager at that time and my friend and I (although not allowed by our parents) used to travel across to the Wirral. We used to flirt outrageously with boys of our own age by pushing each others lilo into what we thought then as 'possible boyfriend material'. Of course it all went pear shaped when we once missed the last train home and pretended to phone from one of our friends to say we were watching a video and would be home soon after - my dad was having none of it and insisted he come pick me up. Needless to say my gaff was blown and I was grounded for telling lies. Memorable and happy days.
Tracy from Liverpool from United Kingdom wrote on April 5. 2003, 10:21: -- Another great tale John! I too remember New Brighton when the outdoor swimming baths was still there. It was filthy and cold but great for checking out the male teenage talent - ah them were the days!
Chris Jones from USA wrote on April 4. 2003, 05:43: -- opinions 34. Could have been called after Bronte St, runs from copperas hill to Gt. Newton St. 16 yrs on the cabs taught me something :)
Chris Jones from USA wrote on April 4. 2003, 05:08: -- 107. Yes John, the weed is evil indeed, just like alcoholics who don't drink,they realise they are still alcoholics. Us smokers are the same,if we quit we are smokers who don't smoke, once introduced to it our brain thinks it is the best thing that ever was. I had less trouble quitting the 'other' weed in 1973, once i decided i never wanted it again. Can't say the same thing about tobacco.
Philip Tootill of Oporto from Portugal wrote on April 3. 2003, 13:11: -- I met you once in the Phil (dining rooms, not hall.) Must have been about 1978. I would have been introduced as Phil. I'm sorry, don't remember so I'll just have to stick with Mr Williams. anyway, just found your site, I'm going to have a look around. Thanks.
Bob Wood from United Kingdom wrote on April 1. 2003, 20:17: -- enjoyed reading your account of technology through the years. I was looking up references to Jean Metcalfe
Brenda from United Kingdom wrote on April 1. 2003, 17:07: -- Hi John Have missed your site the last few weeks while my P.C.was in dock,it wasn't very well after I tipped a cup of coffee over it.I'm having a good laugh catching up with your usual brill stories. You know the hard-knock reputation us Scousers have (I'm ex- pat),well I've just been to a local builders yard and the fella's there who were all built like "brick s---h----s", tried to overcharge me and I wasn't having that. They got the foreman,who promptly told them to give me the stuff at the price I wanted because "she's a Scouser and will probably give you a Kirby Kiss and do you some damage if you don't" I am 66+ and 5ft nothing!! Going to be a regular customer there,now I've frightened them to death !! Brenda
Stephen Croman from United Kingdom wrote on March 31. 2003, 06:32: -- a very enjoyable read it took me back to my childhood when my father took me over to New brighton to visit an aunt and uncle of mine and the odd day out to the fair,all the best for the future and keep on writing
David from United Kingdom wrote on March 29. 2003, 19:41: URL: http://www.davidconlinphotography.net -- Hello John, Just read 'Me grandad's on a preservation order,' and wondered if you'd ever heard the dockland expression 'put yer 'ats on, they're sackin' the owl fellers.' Reference to - well I don't have to tell you, of all people. Probably heard just about every comment of that type. Regards, David
Hazel Redgrave from United Kingdom wrote on March 29. 2003, 01:22: -- Hi. I very much enjoyed your website. As an old Scouser(pensioner) who is just learning to surf the web, I thought I'd look up old haunts. I was particularly interested in the Wellington Memorial outside St George's Hall. My late mother used to tell me that her grandfather helped to build the wooden staircase which spirals inside the monument. I'd be glad of any other information on the Monument if you have it. Many thanks and all the best, Hazel.
Michael Williams from United Kingdom wrote on March 28. 2003, 18:46: -- For those who are wondering John Williams is my uncle. Nice site. I particularly enjoyed you dumping the rugs in the binbags! Liverpool deserves some credit, for it is a wonderful city. You give it it.
Eddie Loughran from United Kingdom wrote on March 28. 2003, 14:15: -- Your site is fun. Echo and communion, takes me back.
Chris Jones from USA wrote on March 28. 2003, 12:26: -- 106. I work in a hospital mostly in the emergency room, so I know what wimps people can be. Take a tip john, we'll tell you when to panic :) Nice story, keep them coming, Regards, Chris Jones.
Jon C from United Kingdom wrote on March 27. 2003, 22:37: -- Interesting to read your article on Aberfan the other day. I am an Aberfan boy living in Anfield at the moment, I have been a student in Liverpool for the last four years. Particularly interesting was the part about the man who was digging for his mother - that man is still alive to this day, indeed he is a regular in the local Working Men's Club in the village.
Neil Keith from Liverpool wrote on March 27. 2003, 12:42: -- Hi, I enjoyed your tale. I left Liverpool in '64, New Years Day, and settled In London. From where I travelled the world in my profession as an oil engineer. I shall write more later. Thanks, Neil Keith
Rolando from Spain wrote on March 27. 2003, 10:10: URL: http://www.angelfire.com/super2/sail1 -- nice site
MARIE-LOUISE WONG from Liverpool wrote on March 26. 2003, 17:24: -- HI, I AM THE LICENSEE OF THE PHILHARMONIC AND VERY PROUD TO LIVE AND WORK IN SUCH A WEIRD AND WONDERFUL PLACE. IF YOU ARE THIS WAY AGAIN PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF. ANY INTERESTING ANECDOTES ABOUT THE PUB WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. REGARDS MARIE-LOUISE
Lynne Williams from United Kingdom wrote on March 24. 2003, 21:03: URL: http://ntlworld.com -- Really enjoyed reading the stories on your site, they brought back happy memories of my own childhood. Not read all of them yet. Although I was born and still live in Stockport, my Dad came from Birkenhead. Liverpool is the place we went over on the ferry from on our many visits to my Grans. She lived in Observatory Road,Bidston, but Liverpool is my favourite city in all the world. I still visit even though my Dad and Gran are now deceased.The feeling when the train arrives at Lime St, after the tunnels, which as a child seemed so long, then actually being in Liverpool seeing St Georges Hall etc, going down to the pierhead via the shopping centre is still magic for me. The main reason is the natives the wit and warmth cannot be matched anywhere. I am the first one to defend them when others slag them off
Mary from Australia wrote on March 23. 2003, 00:18: -- Hi John, Well that was another tale well told. Good job you did not come to see me playing on the Neptune in The Merry Widow, this was in 1977. That was a laugh. Keep them coming. Take Care Mary
Teresa Stephens from United Kingdom wrote on March 22. 2003, 18:39: -- I loved your memories of 'The Shaky'. I used to go to the panto there in the thirties I look forward to more of your work, you certainly have a gift. Teresa
Chris Jones from USA wrote on March 22. 2003, 14:29: -- 104. It is good that we can admit what we were, too many people can't. 105. Nice one, my guts are hurting from laughing, i have similar memories from my visits to the Everyman.
angela from Cyprus wrote on March 22. 2003, 12:59: -- John, You've just had me rolling in the aisles too ! Absolutely brilliant critical essay :)
Sonia from USA wrote on March 22. 2003, 12:41: -- Wonderful John! An excellent description, and wonderful memories for me. One of the highlights of visiting 'home' is always a trip to the live theater. Thank You!
tedcross from United Kingdom wrote on March 22. 2003, 06:36: -- you have done a lot of work here John
Carolyn Perkes from Canada wrote on March 22. 2003, 01:40: -- Bravo! These days, your tales give pause. For instance, "What’s Cooking" touches any thinking parent encouraging curious children to get down and fundamental with flour and eggs [or just shoving and sticking wads of gum under the dining room table]; while bringing to mind mitochondrial Eve, or first mothers, who made ceramic or stone vessels and filled them with nourishment: corn grits, millet, flour, whatever. First mothers hollowed out ladles and embossed those vessels with paddles, adding esthetics to functionality. Yet present-day mothers still carry water and firewood, with or without burkas. Elsewhere. In contrast to the metal, coal, iron, steel, microchips and precision instruments, the paternal legacy with which we are burdened. Including tomahawks and B-52s. Is that beyond the Mersey and Liverpool, that springboard/seabord for the commerce of human flesh and an industrial revolution? That outbound port for 19th-century old-world misery... yes. Grosse-Ile, Ellis Island, Manhattan, hopeful and dubious destinations. Keep writing. And do forgive the digressions. A Canadian descendent of a sea-faring Liverpudlian c. 1869.
sharon from USA wrote on March 21. 2003, 08:10: -- yes i remember those hate full words white peaple would call me im glad my white mother helped me to understand it wosnt me it wasingnorant peaple who looked down on me i have a thought for you its nice to admit you were a fool who didnt know better but today i feel you know better so you wont pass on yhe ignorant gene and so racism dies in one mans heart thats a new day for love and peace for us all maybe my grand children wont hear those hatefull words i grew up on
sharon from USA wrote on March 21. 2003, 07:58: -- kidda uou took me back to the good old days i had to be drunk togo to the ibo and the somali but you couldnt help but love the vibe after spending all night in town at the timepiece club the last stop was my end of town the clubs your mam begged you not to go to we went and it was the best vibe in town that was my thinking and im glad those clubs were around to keep the roots of toxteth the clubs my mam went to i went and i had the time of my life inna deh corner wiv a spliff and drink and a lickle dirty dancin it was all good thank you for the best flash back ive had for a long time nuff respect to sharon weaver
Chris Mills from Liverpool wrote on March 20. 2003, 14:00: -- I adored Adams Best Butter. The Berni Inn chain always used it in little curls. Where on earth can we buy it these days !!! I would love to know.
William D Gilhooley (Doug) from United Kingdom wrote on March 20. 2003, 11:59: -- Living in NZ but from Widnes just down the river a bit. I am enjoying your pages and being ex MN myself can feel your experiences. Good site. I will return. Doug Gilhooley (R662750)c/eng retired.
Andy Gray from Liverpool wrote on March 20. 2003, 06:12: -- Was going to put from Vietnam since that is where I am living, but there was no option to do this. Great articles, have recommended to my Dad and other members of the family.
Tracy from Liverpool from United Kingdom wrote on March 19. 2003, 11:35: -- I am 32 with a boy of 8, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your childhood and hope my son has the same fond memories of me.
ROSE HOLMAN from USA wrote on March 19. 2003, 01:00: -- ENJOYED YOUR WEB SITE. I'M PROUD TO BE FROM LIVERPOOL AND GET BACK EVER CHANCE I CAN
Yvonne Child from United Kingdom wrote on March 18. 2003, 20:54: -- Wonderful! Another marvellous tale or should it be tail? Totally agree with you regarding the carousel horses! They always looked terrifying to me as a child. Same with the donkeys, I always felt very sorry for them and just wanted to pat them and give them apples and carrots rather than actually ride them! Keep up the good work mate! You are superb! Should have gone to bed hours ago, but I have been reading your amusing anecdotes instead!
John Williams from Liverpool wrote on March 18. 2003, 13:27: URL: http://www.liverpooltales.com -- Another new guest book folks. Earlier entries can be found on main page.
Diana Underwood, MSRNC from USA wrote on March 17. 2003, 13:25: E-mail: deeyouatumich.edu --
Delightful reading. One of my friends, a family physician just had a baby in January and another in this month of March. In my family, we called this "Irish twins" but in this time of politically correct, I wondered if in the first place anyone would know what I meant, and two, if I would be stoned to death for telling our mutual friends that he is (after 14 years of trying)...the new proud (well not exactly) papa of two baby girls... when I looked up Irish twins, Google sent me to your page.
alan ashley from United Kingdom wrote on March 15. 2003, 12:27: E-mail: alanatnoodlesville.freeserve.co.uk --
John I thought I could convey a story but you really do paint pictures in my mind. My partner Elain has an uncle Frank who lives in Clubmoor he spent years at lairds and then 20 years with the corpi. He is not unlike yourself and I can sit for hours listening to him recalling events from his past and the scrapes he got himself into. (Scouse humor) if you could bottle it and ship it down south you'd be a millionaire. Take care Alan p.s. I dont live to far from your beloved Dyseth......
David Conlin from United Kingdom wrote on March 14. 2003, 22:09: E-mail: dconphotoathotmail.com URL: http://www.davidconlinphotography.net --
Where it says on your link, 'You come from?' I couldn't find ''God's Country, Liverpool.'' Hello John, I can't help wondering if there is an association between the name Caius College and the expression 'Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardium et cerebelum.' On reflection, probably not. Too much to hope for. Still love your page. David
John Dei-Boateng from Africa signed the guestbook on March 14. 2003, 12:41. E-mail: jboy14athotmail.com
Rolando from Spain wrote on March 14. 2003, 11:28: E-mail: r.ernstatteleline.es URL: http://www.angelfire.com/super2/sail1 --
interesting site rolando
Lesley Smith from United Kingdom wrote on March 14. 2003, 10:44: --
Hi, it was really funny reading your tales of D.i.Y, even though I got on your web site by accident, I was looking for Rapids own page.It really made us laugh.Your right about it being like a childs toy shop for adults
vandana from India wrote on March 14. 2003, 10:14: E-mail: vandana_39athotmail.com --
i live in wirral ,in Liverpool, though. i had relatives from India, and seeing the India house , i just walked in as if it was mine.i realise now people where ever they go and live carry their country on the back, nobody even stopped me or my family as my sister-in law was dressed in a beautiful saree.as if the saree said, we all are from India. thanks for sharing your experience.
Margaret Moss from United Kingdom wrote on March 13. 2003, 22:24: E-mail: margaretm89athotmail.com --
I have looked at many web sites of "old" liverpool but so far this one is by far the most entertaining. I can relate to many of the things you talk about. It is lovely to walk down memory lane with humour and just a tinge of sadness. Thank you for a wonderful site. I will be visiting it often and recomending it to all my friends.
Frederick Blackler from Canada signed the guestbook on March 12. 2003, 22:42. E-mail: fred.blackleratnf.sympatico.ca
Beryl Mitchell from United Kingdom wrote on March 12. 2003, 22:05: E-mail: mitchells.ringwoodatvirgin.net --
Have just returned from my Creative Writing evening class and decided to come on line and see what was in the section. We have been looking at free form and I really liked your work.
Lolita T. Cole from USA signed the guestbook on March 12. 2003, 22:03. E-mail: lcoleattulane.edu
Bob Irvine from Canada wrote on March 11. 2003, 15:13: E-mail: birvineatinterlynx.net --
Hello, I just read "The Mild Bunch" and had a real good laugh. It is very well written. I used to live off Lodge Lane myself on River Avon Street. In 1963 I was 12 years old, and had a friend who lived up the street named Melvin Hughs. He got into some minor stuff himself at that age with another kid by the name of Billy Rylands. I remember one incident down the road from Chatsworth St. School when a bung was knocked out of a beer barrel on the back of a delivery lorry. I think that was the first time I ever tasted beer. melvin used to have a sken in among some bombed out houses on the other side of Lodge Lane. Pull out a brick or two in the wall and there was a treasure of half crowns, shillings, and a dozen packs of Senior Service. We left England in 1969. Regards Bob Irvine
Mark Stack from USA wrote on March 10. 2003, 17:12: E-mail: stacker79atyahoo.com --
Some cool info! thanks!
Jim Roughley from Canada wrote on March 10. 2003, 00:31: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca --
Somali club reminds me of the Boomerang coffee club in Duke St.in 1957.This club is featured in Pete McCormacks Music Site.These where the places you went to after the Pubs or Dances
Bruce McGowan from United Kingdom wrote on March 9. 2003, 20:40: E-mail: bruilyattalk21.com --
Its great to see a website like this! Best wishes for the future.
carol from Canada signed the guestbook on March 8. 2003, 13:58. E-mail: carol-yamronatshaw.ca
neville roberts from USA wrote on March 8. 2003, 01:49: E-mail: nevmagatpeoplepc.com --
Great site. I think I miss L,pool but its not the same town or time as you only really miss your youth that's why its called the good old days when a pint was 1/9 pence 10 for a pound and change over. All the best to scousers avery where in the world Neville.
TOM MAGNESS from Australia wrote on March 7. 2003, 13:12: E-mail: TOMMAGNESSathotmail.com --
fabulous stories of the old home town John, really enjoying the good read. Cousin Tom, regards to all at home, will catch up with you next visit home.
george from Canada wrote on March 7. 2003, 01:35: E-mail: georgepataztec-net.com --
Brings back good and not so good memories of the 'pool but emphasises the humanism that so lacking lately.. My first visit, will not be the last THANKS
Karl from USA wrote on March 7. 2003, 00:45: E-mail: y2kjrathotmail.com --
Boss web site mate, i've only been away from the pool for 6 months and am already looking for memories lol. Keep posting new pics esp ones of town and the shops. Karl CA, USA
johnny lites from United Kingdom wrote on March 6. 2003, 23:22: E-mail: jlitesateurope.com --
The Somali was one club i missed, just before my time I think. Never mind
Ernie Thornton from Australia wrote on March 6. 2003, 07:03: E-mail: ernieatamsaat.com.au --
Each time I open this website I read and am moved by "The long and winding road" and I feel a wrenching in my gut that longs for my home town.I feel for the injustices and insults that have poured on the people of Liverpool,which in turn has only strengthened their resolve. I have not been back since I left in 1974 but I guess I never really left,did I. Great site!!
brenda from United Kingdom wrote on March 4. 2003, 16:42: E-mail: brendaatcooper5325.freeserve.co.uk --
Hi John, loved "the ragman cometh".Reminded me of my very early childhood spent in Dovey(Dovecot).Took jam-jars out to the Raggy one day and got a fluffy chick.Thought it was cold and put it by the fire to keep warm.Well,you don't have to be psychic to know what happened to it!I can still feel the slap round the 'ead I got off me Mum,don't know if I got it for nicking the jars or roasting the chicken. Keep on with the stories please,I think they're brill.
Joan from USA wrote on March 1. 2003, 15:44: E-mail: merseygalatcomcast.net --
Just popping in to say thank you for helping us out with a new noticeboard John, now that Merseyworld Scousers is history. As always I enjoy your tales and never get tired of reading them. All the best. Joan
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