Jean McNamara from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on October 31. 2003, 12:35:
E-mail: namaraa
at dodo.com.au
I've only just discovered the site. Am looking
forward to spending many hours reminiscing.
John Williams from Liverpool
wrote on October 31. 2003, 09:09:
E-mail: john
at liverpooltales.com
URL: http://www.liverpooltales.com
A new guest book. All previous entries can
be found on the main page.
Buzz Jenks from Liverpool
wrote on October 30. 2003, 14:35:
E-mail: buzziejenksatbtopenworld
.com
well written, I'd think the book would sell
well.
I too was on the Vindicatrix in 1953.
Buzz
Norm Gee from New Zealand via Liverpool
wrote on October 29. 2003, 21:36:
E-mail: normgeeatparadise.net.nz
Great Reading! left Liverpool 40 years ago,
but still love to remember all those wonderful places and events,
and people, of yesteryear!. Many Thanks,
Mel Dodding R796666 from USA via Liverpool
wrote on October 29. 2003, 14:52:
E-mail: karmelsatkktc.net
HI John,
What a wonderful story,I like your self joined
the Vindi at 16,
I was a trainee steward. the only names I
can remember are Chop Chop, & Agate.
But I do rememer the Vindi stew on a Saturday.
Like your self I only did a a few trips then
I joined the army where I did 22yrs.
I now live in the Turkish republic of Northern
Cyprus and have done for the last 10 yrs.
Thank you once again for a wonderful story.
Mel Dodding
alicia beck from USA
signed the guestbook on October 29. 2003, 13:58.
E-mail: greeneyedangel44811atyahoo.com
meleri roberts from Wales
wrote on October 29. 2003, 11:33:
E-mail: C.M.Robertsatuwic.ac.uk
thanks! im in the proses of studying for a
degree in modern history and i found your site very usefull!
i went on holiday to Liverpool this summer and found it fascinating-
i only wish i was there during the 50's amnd 60's!
Mia Lobel from Canada
wrote on October 28. 2003, 18:08:
E-mail: mialobelathotmail.com
URL: http://www.learningbydoing.net
hello
i'm not, as a rule, in the habit of leaving
notes after nosing about other people's websites... in this
case, however, i would like to express my appreciation for
the stories i have found here...
what a great read!
thank you and keep up the great work!
be well
mia
ps. if you have the time and temperament,
i would like to know where else you are published?
Annika from England
wrote on October 28. 2003, 15:14:
I found this article about colours very interesting.
have you heard of the term pink collar workers to describe
work dominated by women such as shop assistants etc?
Brian Stringer from Liverpool
signed the guestbook
on October 28. 2003, 07:41.
E-mail: BRIANSTRINGataol.com
VIOLET MARTIN -JAMES from Liverpool
wrote on October 26. 2003, 23:20:
E-mail: VLJ7atHOTMAIL.COM
URL: http://WWW.PEOPLEPC.COM
GO SCOUSERS, NOW LIVE IN ATLANTA GEORGIA,
BUT ALWAYS A SCOUSER AT HEART
yvonne from United Kingdom
wrote on October 25. 2003, 17:10:
E-mail: yh001e5539atblueyonder.co.uk
Very enjoyable and interesting.......
A C Hughes from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on October 25. 2003, 11:19: --
This is a very true story of what went on
at the docks as my father was a docker along with his brothers.
I remember well going with him to collect
his wages from the pen, also his mates who where known by their
nicknames.
Holy Joe because he would not work on sundays.
Stanley Matthews because he only took the
corners of the crates.
very good work lets have some more.
dave tully from Liverpool
wrote on October 22. 2003, 22:10: E-mail: davjet1947ataol.com
enjoyed your stories keep up the good work.
Joseph (joe) Silcock from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on October 22. 2003, 16:27: E-mail: joissyatsympatico.ca
What a great job. I found your site via merseymouth.
I know now what I missed. I have never laughed for a long time.
I am trying to tell my grandkids just how different things
are in Canada than Liverpool. Thanks for your effort Joe. Keep
it coming
Pat Johnson from Liverpool
wrote on October 22. 2003, 14:32: E-mail: pat.johnson36atblueyonder.co.uk
Discovered your site through Scottie Press,
haven't laughed so much for a long time
keep the tales coming they are brilliant.
paul francke from USA via Liverpool
wrote on October 22. 2003, 04:15: --
a brilliant story about your early catholic
memories.
thank you for putting your heart on your sleeve
in that way. it's a great help.
Berni Pitroff from USA via Liverpool
wrote on October 22. 2003, 02:07: E-mail: Fitzpitzataol.com
URL: http://Fitzpitzataol.com
Loved your rendering from Crete, it was a
bloody howl, so very typical of the island although a little
bit more sophisticated than I remember. I know Crete well and
Elounda, spent several years there in Chania and Chersonissos/Iraklion.
I used to work as a tour rep for Arrowsmith Hols. Brought back
a lot of great memories. I always said that one day I (like
McArthur) would return. Keep up the great work love reading
your stuff. If its one thing I miss living in the USA, it is
the Liverpool wit and humour, and all the great characters
that seem to evolve from that city. This seems a very mundane
place to live. Keep up the good work. Tra for now Berni
ann Reynolds from Liverpool
signed the guestbook
on October 21. 2003, 22:45.
E-mail: annatreynolds9659.freeserve.co.uk
Georgette Torevell from Australia
wrote on October 21. 2003, 22:05: E-mail: gtorevellatvtown.com.au
Great site
al ward from United Kingdom
wrote on October 21. 2003, 13:14: E-mail: lot36athotmail.com
How mindless can I get? It`s Tuesday afternoon
and I am sitting here testing my reaction time on your website.
I must get a real job.
regards Al
alec Ordish from Canada
signed the guestbook
on October 21. 2003, 04:24.
E-mail: alec.ordishatsympatico.ca
Carole from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on October 20. 2003, 16:08: E-mail: starsrus
ataxionet.com
Sounds as though you have had a colourful
life, thus far
Peter Crompton from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on October 20. 2003, 06:10: E-mail: pcromptonatmonarch.net
Just come over this site, look forward to
some good and funny reading. I am Originally from Speke
Take Care
Carole from England
wrote on October 19. 2003, 20:17: E-mail: starsrusataxionet.com
Just a former Liverpool Lass, now in Vancouver,
Canada
In trying to find images of the gas street
lamps, I happened upon your memories.
I'm in the process of creating a "memory
book" for my adult children, who at present are not so
very interested, but I think will be when I'm no longer here
or may not have my marbles any more.
It's amazing what one can recall once one
begins.
Karen from United Kingdom
wrote on October 17. 2003, 16:09: E-mail: kj1atblueyonder.co.uk
Hello, I actually live in Wambo Lane, which
is now right next door to a large supermarket. I am searching
Google for some history about this area, not having much luck
so far. I remember the prefabs with great affection though.
Carl Hague from England
wrote on October 17. 2003, 10:45: E-mail: c.l.hagueatstudent.salford.ac.uk
Fair points made. I'm now studying the project
as part of my university degree. I would be inclined to agree
that it is hideous, but nonetheless, Liverpool seems to like
it.
Christine from United Kingdom
wrote on October 16. 2003, 16:05: --
I was feeling a bit down in the dumps till
I read this, thanks for cheering me up
Harry Wood from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on October 15. 2003, 19:34: E-mail: h.woodatsympatico.ca
Great Stories I would be interested in buying
a copy.
I'm a Geordie ex Merchant Navy married to
a St Helen's Girl
Good Work
Harry Wood
george from Australia
wrote on October 15. 2003, 16:38: E-mail: gr456athotmail.com
URL: http://www.onlinecasinodirectory.ws
Thank you for the wonderful website and information
I will be back soon
Harry Bourne from England
wrote on October 14. 2003, 20:00: E-mail: bourne999attiscali.co.uk
I am very impressed with your work. As a starter,
I only hope I can come up to your knee caps.
Thanking you for the experience
Harry Bourne
Jabu Mtshali from Africa
wrote on October 14. 2003, 16:01: E-mail: mtshalijatscmb.co.za
URL: http://www.stanbic.co.za
I am raising funding for a bottle manufacturing
plant and in finding out more about the process, your story
is the funniest thing I have read about glass manufacturing.
Gerry Smith from Liverpool
wrote on October 13. 2003, 23:04: E-mail: gerrys19atbtopenworld.com
Enjoyed reading all of these tales . Takes
me back to my youth and beyond. Please keep up all the good
work and I look forward to a future piece from you which refers
to the likes of Billy Liddell and Tommy Lawton spinning in
their graves at the antics of todays soccer heroes.
If you dont write it John...maybe I will...but
I couldn't do it justice.
P. Marsden from United Kingdom
wrote on October 13. 2003, 16:54: E-mail: marsdenatblueyonder.co.uk
Funny.
I had a printer like that. Keep it up.
Phil
Eddie Maher from Liverpool
wrote on October 13. 2003, 16:21:
Great stuff. All the best.
Ed
Keith John Rice from South Africa
wrote on October 13. 2003, 11:05: E-mail: riceman1atmweb.co.za
Hi There,
My mother in law told me to visit your website,
and i must admitt your tales are funny but true, i am taking
my wife and five year old son over to liverpool for christmas
later on this year, and of course most of our time will be
spent at goodison park !!!! cheers, keith
Kim from USA
wrote on October 13. 2003, 09:25: E-mail: OKGrumpyataol.com
Yes I would be interested in your book. Can't
wait.
Kim from USA
wrote on October 13. 2003, 09:07: E-mail: OKGrumpyataol.com
My first visit and I had to laugh. Keep up
the good work.
patrick from USA
wrote on October 13. 2003, 01:34:
go on with you story
Mary from Australia
wrote on October 12. 2003, 23:36:
Hi John,
Just sent another happy hour reading your
stories.
The sooner your book is published the better
for me.
Looking forward to buying it soon.
Mary.
marina from Australia
wrote on October 12. 2003, 19:59: E-mail: sheerwater1atoptusnet.com
2001 spent a wonderfull time in MERSEYSIDE
with my family who live in WIRRAL-Seabank road..Wonderfull
place and people,they took me to Liverpool i wished i had been
able to stay and learn more.But Sept 11 happened and i was
placed on a plane at Manchester and returned to Aussie..But
loved MERSEYSIDE and know the history in the area is very interesting;
M
Neil Midgley from Canada
wrote on October 12. 2003, 19:46: E-mail: neemagattelus.net
Good stories, just started to read them, it's
going to take a while. Keep up the good work. From Kelowna
British Columbia Canada
sue sutton from England
wrote on October 12. 2003, 19:27: E-mail: lpoolsueatyahoo.co.uk
Really enjoy reading your pages, and I really
hope that a book is imminent. Good luck!
Pat from Canada
wrote on October 12. 2003, 18:52: E-mail: Patriciairene_21atmsn.com
Thanks for the info on what a Scouser meant.
I think I am one too even tho I live in Ontario Canada
I love meat and vegetable stew. Of course
it could have something to do with all my British ancestors.
Take care and God Bless
June Carr from Netherlands
wrote on October 12. 2003, 13:54: E-mail: jcarratplanet.nl
Hi John,
I'd certainly buy your book if you ever get
one published.
June
John Nicol from United Kingdom
wrote on October 11. 2003, 15:13: E-mail: johnatvindi51.fsnet.co.uk
URL:
SMASHING
Victoria Roberts from United Kingdom
wrote on October 10. 2003, 21:09:
E-mail: vmroberts10athotmail.com
What a wonderful piece! I personally do not
believe in religion (not strictly true) I have my own God.
Very impressive...
Paula Preston from New Zealand via Liverpool
wrote on October 10. 2003, 09:42: E-mail: dprestonz1atmaxnet.co.nz
Hi
Loved this site and really enjoyed reading
all the memories of the old days in the Pool.
I would certainly try and buy one of your
books if it came out.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Paula :-)
Glenys Philpott from New Zealand
wrote on October 10. 2003, 01:43: E-mail: Gphilpottatxtra.co.nz
Thanks for your e-mail Had lost your address
But an now back to reading your funny storys
about a place very dear to us Glenys
mike hopkins from Canada
wrote on October 10. 2003, 01:31: E-mail: emmbeeatshaw.ca
lot's of old story's......i enjoyed....cheers
sylvia from Canada
wrote on October 9. 2003, 19:30: E-mail: dingle-16atshaw.ca
John your stories are so well done and down
to earth i just love them and i sicerely hope you make it with
your stories to be published ,,Will be keeping my figers crossed
and praying for you ,,,You certainly deserve ,,,Luv Syl from
powell river british columbia canada
Sheila from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on October 9. 2003, 14:04: E-mail: brunoatsenet.com.au
Love the footy boot story John and the torture
we went through with new shoes. I will never forget those
days...sheila.g.
JEFF JAMES from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on October 8. 2003, 22:06: E-mail: jeffjamesatshaw.ca
GOOD READ.
Pat Symes from Australia
wrote on October 8. 2003, 16:36:
E-mail: auscoatihug.com.au
Great site!!
Very sad that the rest of Britain has such
a poor view of Scousers but we know better don't we?
Liverpool is one of the only places where
you have neighbours not social workers.
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
wrote on October 6. 2003, 20:09: E-mail: patrixatzoominternet.net
A very good train of thought John. God Bless
Trixie
angela from Cyprus
wrote on October 6. 2003, 06:14: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
Like Marged, I was brought up around the corner
from doddy's cottage
Personally, I used to cringe when I saw him.
I did once go for an audition to the Royal Court hoping
I could be a diddy woman ! alas, it was not to be (tic)
I worked in a T.V rental company for a couple
of years and Doddy would come in 3 months late with his B/W
rental fees wearing his Russian hat. I don't remember any jokes
being bandied about all I can remember is me staring at that
horrible mole he has next to his lip.
Now, back to who I would vote for greatest
Liverpudlian, it would have to be someone further back I imagine
like a Rathbone, Bibby or Father Nugent.
I love John Lennon's songs but he doesn't
deserve to be placed on a pedestal above the rest of the Beatles.
Richie Hesketh from United Kingdom
wrote on October 5. 2003, 23:31: E-mail: richard.heskethatntlworld.com
Hiya John
Have just read Mellow Yellow, dead funny.
Remind me never to let you drive my ship.
Oh and I remember you kicking a football and
it hitting me in the mush in our backyard in Kirkby. It was
about that time too. 1963ish coincidence or what? It's surprising
the things you remember after forty years and most times I
can't remember what happened forty minutes ago.
Hope you are all okay
See you soon (hopefully not at another funeral)
Take care
Cousin Richie
Josie Russell from Africa
signed the guestbook
on October 5. 2003, 08:21. E-mail: josie_russelatmsn.com
fred austin from Canada
wrote on October 5. 2003, 01:46:
Just found this site and I am going to read
the great stories
Jim Roughley from Canada
wrote on October 5. 2003, 00:21: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca
I myself picked John Moores. He saved Everton's
Bacon and provided thousands of Jobs for L'pool People. I think
we'll hear more on this John
Ted Whitworth from United Kingdom
wrote on October 4. 2003, 23:59: E-mail: tedatembaley.co.uk
URL: http://www.embaley.co.uk
I wonder if John Lennon's name would have
been so high on the list if he hadn't been killed.
John how about adding England to the list
of countries.
Mary from Australia
wrote on October 4. 2003, 15:29:
Hi John,
Yes I would have chosen John Lennon.
I was surprised it was Ken Dodd. Still we
got Lennon's Airport which is something. I think Liverpool
is a bit slow off the mark sometimes. I mean knocking down
the Cavern was a disaster. But now Liverpool is on the
move and maybe they will get it right this time.
Mary
*Annemarie Stinson nee Foggo from Australia via
Liverpool
wrote on October 4. 2003, 13:45: E-mail: annemarieatbigfoot.com.au
Dear John thanks for the memories I get from
your stories, keep it going. By the way it was not my dad's
grapes you pinched. Cheers from Aus.
Marged from United Kingdom
wrote on October 4. 2003, 13:28: E-mail: marged36atbtopenworld.com
Used to live in Knotty Ash myself - grew up
on the Ken Dodd legend but have never actually seen him perform.
Oh, I tell a lie - he came to open a shop that I worked in
once - Julian Swift at Prescot. All the girls were queueing
up for personal autographs - he asked their names and to one
girl said "Heather - do you grow wild on the moors, Heather?" Not
bad for an off the cuff crack! Top Liverpudlian? I don't think
so!
Wal Banks from Australia
wrote on October 4. 2003, 07:49: E-mail: ozsportsashmoreatbigpond.com.au
Your ragman story reminds me of my lovely
wife's only visit to a court was to give evidence for buying
a toy windmill from an unlicensed hawker. Oh if it was that
simple now. Wally Banks
Colin Smith from Canada
wrote on October 3. 2003, 05:13: E-mail: smudgeratshaw.cxa
Nice to read some good lamp-swinging yarns.
What year were you on the Vindi? I was deck in 1964. I think
you must have been 1960'ish.
Cheers
Colin
John (Jack) Cullen from Liverpool
wrote on October 2. 2003, 14:44: E-mail: jc.iso.systemsatindigo.ie
URL: http://indigo.ie/~isosys
John,
I just came upon your webpage and it looks
good. I see you were on the Cape York - maybe I'll hear more
about it when I read more of your entries. I read 'La Mer I
divorce thee', so far. I can't remember just now what I was
searching for when I found your page.
I was a radio op and my first ship, as 2nd
sparks, was Cape Franklin - a good ship though the OM didn't
like me - he liked my senior sparks and himself and that was
about it. We berthed in Vitoria, Brazil, with the Cape Howe,
also an ore carrier.
I'm living in Cork, Ireland - over here for
30 odd years. I still get back a fair bit and like to call
in the Roscoe Head, Quinns (White Star) and Pig and Whistle
- thank God they haven't done anything to these pubs. It's
a great place and I miss it and I second your wish for the
good times in the 21 c.
thanks and rgds, Jack Cullen
gordon mccarthy from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on October 2. 2003, 10:32: E-mail: soldier44atoptusnet.com.au
Great memories of waiting around eating crisps
when we could afford them. Great stories that take me back
to my youth.
Ron (spike) Jones from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on October 1. 2003, 23:17: E-mail: bambyattpg.com.au
What a great read John, should be very proud
of yourself. This site will keep me occupied for years to come.
Maybe able to even locate a few Old Friends, Thanks again John.
Ken Holland from Canada
wrote on October 1. 2003, 17:02: E-mail: hollandatzoolink.com
Loved it for the memories...........
feyn from United Kingdom
wrote on September 28. 2003, 16:06: E-mail: feyniferousataol.com
I couldnt agree more. I work outside for a
living and love the smells of trees or natural phenomena; however
it has got to a stage whereby it makes me miserable to walk
past other people because they always smell of dreadful perfumes.
Even if the perfume is expensive it offends my nose and sets
me off sneezing and wondering how they can go about smelling
so strongly of that which is not themselves. Why does everything
have to be scented or flavoured? Have our senses become dulled
by years of overwhelment? Please someone invent a perfume that
smells of moss ; or tell me how i can make my own .
rasik from India
wrote on September 26. 2003, 16:52: E-mail: drrasikguptaatyahoo.co.in
lot of quality information
thanks, a good read
John Williams from United Kingdom
wrote on September 26. 2003, 04:12: E-mail: editoratmerseymouth.com
URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
Welcome to another guest book as the last
one was full.
Previous entries can be found in older guest
books on the main page.
July-Oct 16 2003
Shequai from London
wrote on August 3. 2003, 02:09: E-mail: Shequai_splat
at hotmail.com
I am doing an assignment for school and your
site has some great poems.
THANKS!
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
signed the
guestbook on August 2. 2003, 15:15. E-mail: patrix
at zoominternet.net
Marged from United Kingdom
wrote on August 2. 2003, 13:55: E-mail: marged36
at btopenworld.com
Nice one John - good to hear something is
gleaming once again in London Road!
Tom Oates from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on August 2. 2003, 13:05: E-mail: phylstom
at bigpond.net.au
Great ditties John,thanks for the memories.
Regards Aye
Tom Oates
(Toxteth when it was better known as Princes
Park ).
angela from Cyprus
wrote on August 2. 2003, 10:57: E-mail: titina23
at spidernet.com.cy
Well John, you've sold me on brunellis next
time I'm home.
I hope the management get the opportunity
to read this.
you could be the european city of culture
restaurant critic.
lesley from United Kingdom
wrote on July 30. 2003, 15:33: E-mail: lesley.johnson
at toft189.fsnet.co.uk
very true to form your experience,we are going
back in oct 2003
can't wait
nat from United Kingdom
wrote on July 29. 2003, 19:12:
Loved the tales.
Keith Doherty from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on July 29. 2003, 00:20: E-mail: KMDAbrasives
at dccnet.com
Simply sobering....I wish I could have read
this 40 years ago when attending school on Merseyside...also
explains one the background to my own family...my Father son
of Irish immigrants married to a woman who was a from a family
of Scottish Presbyterian folks etc etc....what a potent brew
...yet it all somehow worked for me...Cheers John....great
stuff man.
Chas York from United Kingdom
wrote on July 28. 2003, 09:34: E-mail: Chasyork
at berriew-welshpool.fsnet.co.uk
Memories of the Kop, eh - nah, nowhere near
the same as when we stood and SWAYED! Many a day I've gone
home with wet splattered shoes on a dry day!
Didn't make the Isle of Wight, as I was away
at sea, but I did meet Jimi Hendrix in a hotel bar sometime
earlier - had a drink with him, just a normal guy, no airs
and graces - he could have been a Scouser!
By the way - I worked on the Tower and New
Palace funfairs back in the 60s when I was at Riversdale studying
to be a Radio Officer. Grew up in sight of the Liver Building
but now exiled in Wales.
C'MON YEW REDS!!!
Miriam from USA
wrote on July 28. 2003, 08:05: E-mail: oldmom4
at webtv.net
Hi,
I happened to come by your site by entering
NOYTA-CCCP in google search since I have a stamp on a post
card with that on it from 1930. I'm trying to find the origin
and history behind it. It took me to one of your stories. I
then clicked on your home page and I will save it to surf at
another time. It is 3:15 a.m. where I am at. I'm sure I will
enjoy reading your other stories and adventures. Would love
to get a reply. ;-)
bill humphreys from Liverpool
wrote on July 27. 2003, 13:45: E-mail: billhumph
at hotmail.com
URL:
Great nostalgia, I'm 68 and can identify with
most of your tales.Well done
Chas York from United Kingdom
wrote on July 27. 2003, 09:07: E-mail: Chasyork
at berriew-welshpool.fsnet.co.uk
URL:
Exiled Merseysider - half Scouse half Manx
- living in Wales. Entertaining about the preacher - I remember
them too - and the escapologist who worked on the bomb site
next to Lewis's... I was hoping to find some info on when the
river "froze over" probably in the early 1900s - if you know
where I can find any info please feel welcome to e-mail me
and let me know. Cheers lah!
cj from USA
wrote on July 26. 2003, 22:33: E-mail: new_dis
at mailcity.com
GREAT! Really great I was looking for a site
like this for a very long time.
Ronald Jones from Liverpool
wrote on July 25. 2003, 16:57: E-mail: rondo
at 17layton.freeserve.co.uk
Quite a story, could only happen to a scouse.
I am a member of the Merseyside Branch of the Vindicatrix Association,
we meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7-30pm at Sams
Bar in Tithebarn Street, come and give us a visit.
ursula starr from Liverpool
signed the guestbook
on July 25. 2003, 10:59.
E-mail: ursulastarr
at yahoo.co.uk
Pete King from Liverpool
signed the guestbook
on July 23. 2003, 17:37.
E-mail: jkliverpool22
at earthlink.net
Harry Porten from New Zealand via Liverpool
wrote on July 23. 2003, 12:01: E-mail: hporten
at xtra.co.nz
I really enjoyed your story! Great stuff!
I was at the Vindi Jan-Mar 1961 and went to sea as a galley
boy. I really come from Leicester originally and came to NZ
in 1963 to join the NZ M.N. After being promised a job I was
unable to join the Union and never did get back to sea. I've
been stuck here ever since. My wife and I have six daughters
and nineteen grandchildren so I don't think I'll be going home
now.
All the best
Harry
Peter Griffin from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 22. 2003, 15:12: E-mail: Piipete
at aol.com
Excellent reading for an Ex-Liverpool-Pat
maria silvia pierobon from Italy
wrote on July 17. 2003, 10:42: E-mail: silvietta_1979
at hotmail.com
Well, I have lived one year of my unversity
life (2001-2002) in liverpool and I really loved it. I like
England but I love Liverpool!
thanks silvia
Dave Doran from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 17. 2003, 01:39: E-mail: daviddoran
at cox.net
I also was a connie on the buses #79 Lee Park
to the Pier Head everything you said was true and it was one
of the best jobs I ever had. I also worked as a waiter in the
French at the Adelphi and selling shoes in Lewis's, made Spam
at the Blue Cap and was a Hod carrier for Wimpy's I must have
had a thousand jobs before I gave it all up and came to the
States, I still love and miss the place though. Dave Doran.
Lyn B from United Kingdom
wrote on July 16. 2003, 08:58: E-mail:
I really laughed at this ... I truly hope
that it is not an omen!!!!
The one that we are hoping to hear about is
totally wrecked inside ... but has potential! and, well outside
will need at least three skips !!!!
John ... you give me HOPE!!!!!
Lyn.
evan lewis from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on July 16. 2003, 01:23: E-mail: cunardqm
at pacific.net. au
HI! JOHN
Enjoyed Your stories, just read.Portrays the
kind of life of the times, as I knew them.The only difference
being Japan.
The only country of note I never went to.
And You're more honest re. your Ashore activities.
Goood onya cobber.!
Taff Lewis.
Taff, your mail address was rejected.
John Williams
Catherine Connelly from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 16. 2003, 00:13: E-mail: ELLOLUV97
at aol.com
Bloody good laugh...
AUDREY from USA
wrote on July 15. 2003, 14:29: E-mail: BRITGERLN5
at WEBTV.NET
Another great one John --Sonia keeps us updated
:-)) Aud
Mike Tiernan from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on July 15. 2003, 08:53: E-mail: mrtiernan
at iprimus.com.au
Only just found this pearl of a missing link
and will definitely be sharing it around. Almost, only almost
forgotten what I miss most so far from the Pool
Angela from Cyprus
wrote on July 15. 2003, 07:08: E-mail: titina23
at spidernet.com.cy
Sooooooo funny John. I have so many ghekkos
around my place.
After reading your story I shall always look
at them differently from now on.
Angela
Joan from USA
wrote on July 15. 2003, 02:31:
Another great one again John.
Thanks for the laughs.
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 15. 2003, 01:40: E-mail: patrix
at zoominternet.net
Only read part of it so far , can you get
me some extra hours to read it ALL? Terrific . GOD BLESS
Trixie
Bob Taylor from Canada
wrote on July 15. 2003, 01:12: E-mail: btaylor
at ntl.sympatico.ca
John
Another good yarn, you certainly have the
flair to put them together, but Whisky and Coke, please please
tell me that's not Scotch whisky you are talking about, I thought
the only barbarians that put coke in Scotch were south of the
US Canada Border.
Bob Taylor
Teresa Stephens from United Kingdom
wrote on July 15. 2003, 01:03: E-mail: telmate
at btopenworld.com
John, this is a ps. I've just read River Deep,
it took me back! I lived in the school house at Bethesda at
the end of the valley in your story from 1941 to 1945. It is
still to me the most beautiful place in the world. I have been
back many times and in recent years have taken my grandsons.
you can imagine how they enjoyed the mountains and rivers.
You were correct about the dangers. It was
not unusual for climbers to get stranded, even killed up there
and what is now part of the Snowdonia National Park was used
as traing area for commando's. Thanks once more for a great
read...Teresa
Teresa Stephens from United Kingdom
wrote on July 15. 2003, 00:35: E-mail: telmate
at btopemworld.com
Nice one John. I'm still ploughing through
the tales,
keep 'em coming....Teresa
Angela from Cyprus
wrote on July 14. 2003, 18:02: E-mail: titina23
at spidernet.com.cy
another enjoyable tale John.
I imagine there are more tales involving Geoff
and Dave then.
keyna donnelly from Merseyside
signed the guestbook
on July 14. 2003, 09:32.
E-mail: keynauk
at yahoo.co.uk
AUDREY from USA
wrote on July 13. 2003, 16:57:
AUDREY from Liverpool noww in SC ---Hi John
another great tale --KEEP YER WELLIES DRY LAD :-)) AUD
John Ford from United Kingdom
wrote on July 13. 2003, 08:19: E-mail: john.ford13
at ntlworld.com
enjoyed your write-up of elounda.
It is my fav holiday spot. But...you didnt
mention the graceful ELENA.
Does she still serve in the evenings?
regards John.
Joanie H from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 13. 2003, 03:09: E-mail: merseybird
at aol.com
John,
You've done it again, my friend.......a wonderful
story,and a terrific read.
Had me on the edge of my seat when you took
that leap of faith, but knowing you I never feared you would
land safely....After all, you had your wellies on, didn't you?
:-)
Seriously, all your stories and poems are
so well written and very entertaining.
Take care.
Joanie.
Mary from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on July 13. 2003, 00:50:
Another great tale. You are a marvel and such
experiences
Wow.
Its the way you tell em I like.
Luv Mary
sylvia from Canada
wrote on July 12. 2003, 18:24: E-mail: dingle-16
at shaw.ca
John another great story just keep them a
coming Thanks Syl from
Beautiful British Columbia ,,,,
Sonia from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 12. 2003, 14:01:
An Outstanding Story John, my heart was in
my mouth reading it.
I am so happy you survived to share your experience
with us.
Keep your wellys ready, you never know when
they will come in handy.
Tony SCOTT from New Zealand
wrote on July 12. 2003, 10:38: E-mail: MOONRAKER.NZ
at xtra.co.nz
Enjoyed your yarn. brings back memories.
Ronald Thomas Jones from United Kingdom
wrote on July 11. 2003, 15:58: E-mail: rongw0bze
at aol .com
Very good yarns, and put together very neatly,
very interesting to read. I joined the MN Pool,at
Cornhill
around dec1944, from the Vindi, and sailed
mostly from Liverpool. Best of luck from Ron R326815 from
Anglesey Wales
bob parrish from USA
wrote on July 10. 2003, 22:40: E-mail: bob
at parrish-hansen.com
We are curious here. What is "a four of fish
and finger pie"?
as in the song.
Tom Cunningham from Liverpool
wrote on July 10. 2003, 11:24: E-mail: tomcunningham
at bigwig.net
URL: http://tcphotography.co.uk
Hi mate,
Just read with interest, your last article
about our wonderful Constabulary we have here in Liverpool..,
I know all about it you see as I was once one of that lot.
Served from 1992 - 2002 at Walton Lane (as well as other places)
before I was stitched-up, presented to her majesty's Crown
Court, listened as the Traffic Officer told a pack of lie's
and dutifully convicted by the people of Merseyside who dislike
the Police. As a result... I was disqualified from driving
3 years and sent to prison for 3 months as well as upon my
release.. disciplined internally and immediately sacked!
I can't believe I gave up my career to be
a Copper in Liverpool, what planet was I on!??! I also do a
lot of wedding photography too.. so it aint too bad.
No wonder people really do hate the Cops..
I've experienced the s***e from both inside and out & I know
what go's on behind closed doors!
All the best mate... Great site too!
Tom Cunningham.
george griffiths from Australia
wrote on July 10. 2003, 07:24: E-mail: exseafarer
at iinet.net.au
it was a very good read mate, what amused
me most of all was it was my first trip to trinidad and the
a. b's had a great delight in telling this big mumma I was
a cherryboy she chased me all around the tables in the bar,i
was bloody petrified and run for it, good luck mate , george
perth down under
rosemary christie from Merseyside
wrote on July 9. 2003, 18:43: E-mail: rosemarychristie
at hotmail.com
You are surely a man of many talents. Loved
your story. You should write a book using all the work you
have done already. You have a great gift for writing. What
are you waiting for? Many blessings Rosemary.
Dave from Liverpool
wrote on July 9. 2003, 08:49: E-mail: davequinn
at blueyonder.co.uk
Very interesting to hear someone talk about
going to my local pub the Blue Ball in Prescot Street.
I lived over the road in Fairclough Lane. Great times always
when there was live talented musicians and singers on at
the local pub and all you had to do to get in was buy a pint.
Do you remember Pat the doorman? I also used to drink
at the Coach and horses fifty yards up the road, which
is still there.
Great reading of the old times
Thanks
ann gladding from Merseyside
wrote on July 8. 2003, 13:49: E-mail: chris.gladding
at virgin.net
Hya John. I read you redneck in Elounda and
I think it's brill!
There is a site for Elounda holiday Friends
to keep in touch I'm sure the people who look after the site
would love your article.
they are at webatelounda77.net I would have
put it there but I think you may need to give the go ahead.
why dont you have a look at the site it's at http://elounda77.net
keep up the good work
John Braga from United Kingdom
wrote on July 6. 2003, 09:41: E-mail: JohnB
at crownsys.co.uk
Much enjoyed your story of being bus-conductor
on 26 route.
I also did a spell of conducting in 1966 at
Speke garage.
Quite an education and I well remember the
humour of the drivers and the encounters with the public
- especially at chucking out time on Park Road on a Friday
night.
Your story explains why my cash never matched
- I always seemed to be short, no matter how much care I took!
thanks for the memories!
John B
jim melia from Manchester
wrote on July 9. 2003, 00:08: E-mail: jim
at jimmeliarentals.co.uk
jumped ship in portland maine,and had the
same luck and kindnes shown to me by all the locals bar the
nice friendly guy in the pool hall who pulled a knife and relived
me of forty dollars i was also at the ripe old age ofsixteen
.regards jim
John England - Vindi D48/49 from Germany
wrote on July 8. 2003, 21:18: E-mail: john.england
at gmx.net
Just a p.s. to 'correct' my location in my
last mail. I'm a Londoner, but have been expat in Germany for
the last 30 years. OK, it can happen to anyone!
John E.
John England - Vindi D48/49 from London
wrote on July 8. 2003, 21:14: E-mail: john.england
at gmx.net
John, Robin Hurst tipped me off to your site
a short while ago. I've just read your moving 'The Long and
Winding Road' for openers, and I'm moved to drop you a note
right away. Great stuff, mate. I sailed out of Liverpool a
few times in the 1950s and have many happy memories of it.
So I shall return and take my time to go through your site
from bow to stern.
All best, and hope to see you at the Vindi
Reunion next month.
John England
Gordon Tumber from United Kingdom
wrote on July 8. 2003, 03:53: E-mail: troubadourtumber
at aol.com
URL: http://www.m-navydays.com
Great stories and well written. A joy to read.
Haven't absorbed all of them yet. But I will.
Always had a soft spot for Liverpool. All
best wishes. Gordon
bob edwards from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on July 8. 2003, 03:04: E-mail: rse
at telusplanet.net
footnote to my previous message my niece and
her husband Louise and George wong manages the Philly pub if
you still go for a pint there say hello for me.
bob edwards from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on July 8. 2003, 02:57: E-mail: rse
at telusplanet.net
Great site john, some brilliant stories. You
must have been on the England when me and our Ronnie Mac was.
We were vindi boys 52/53 Will access your site again regards
Bob Edwards.
John Briand Vindi 1964 Deck from United Kingdom
wrote on July 7. 2003, 20:43: E-mail: John
at briand1.freeserve.co.uk
Wonderful web site. Will keep me good for
a few hours. Just read ticket to ride, took me back to when
I delivered Atlantean bus prop-shafts to Edge Lane in the 80s.
greg maclean from United Kingdom
wrote on July 7. 2003, 15:28: E-mail: gregorm7
at aol.com
just been looking at your website, it's a
great read, I too was a vindi deck boy spending 34 years deep
sea, I'm now on pilot boats on the firth of forth.
Brenda from United Kingdom
wrote on July 4. 2003, 23:15: E-mail: brenda
at cooper5325.freeserve.co.uk
Hi John.
Had a good giggle at 116.The bus stops are
still the same around here,so too are the natives!
Hope you are all well
Brenda
Chris from USA via Liverpool
wrote on July 3. 2003, 16:46: E-mail: christineuk1
at ev1.net
Write the book John.... the best medicine
I have had to date.
So many memories, so much humour. I believe
our saving grace the world over is that we can laugh at ourselves.
Absolutely
love it.
John Williams from Liverpool
wrote on July 3. 2003, 09:22: E-mail: john
at merseymouth.com
URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
Another new guest book, due to file size of
previous volume.
Earlier books can be found at the bottom of
my index page at, http://www.merseymouth.com
( 46 people have signed this guestbook since August 16. 2003 )
James McCann from Liverpool
wrote on September 17. 2003, 13:59: --
Hi John
I love visiting this site and I find myself
relating to and/or agreeing with most of the stuff you write.
I am Liverpool born,(1935), and have lived here all my life.
I am of course a Liverpool fan and have witnessed
all the great and not so great occasions at Anfield over the
last 55 years or so.
The one that sticks most vividly in my mind
is the night we played Inter in the European Cup Semi-final
V Inter Milan. As I recall it was the wednesday night after
we had won the FA cup for the first time
Most older fans will agree with me, I`m sure,
when I say that at the time the FA cup was our Holy Grail.
Before the kick off the atmosphere in the stadium was electric
and when the FA cup emerged from the tunnel for its` "Lap Of
Honour" the noise that erupted can not be described. All around
grown men(incuding myself) had tears running in torrents down
their cheeks and were hugging anyone in sight. It truely was "a
night to remember".
I wonder will it ever be matched . Halcyon
days indeed.
Keep up the good work
James
Mike Bowe from United Kingdom
wrote on September 16. 2003, 17:07: E-mail: Mike.boweattssi.co.uk
Your eulogy of the Kop in the old days reminded
of my youthin the late fifites/early sixties going to
see "the lads" (when they were in the old second
division!) - memories of watching in awe from the "boy's
pen" as
the clouds of "steam" rose from the famous Kop.
I had an Uncle, a match-goer from before the war, and a docker
as well, who had a special "match coat" for
use on the Kop, with the pockets judiciously sewn up
- not only to guard against the ubiquitous rolled-up "footie
echo" but ever since the
day that, after half time, he reached into his pocket for
his pork pie wrapped in last night's Echo, and unwrapped
it, only to find that some kind person had eaten
his pie!
Hence the sewn-up pockets.
great days, and a great team. Why doesnt anyone
know all the players' names any more?
Thanks for your memories.
Paul Nicholson from Switzerland
wrote on September 15. 2003, 16:57: E-mail: pnicholsonatmydiax.ch
Not all ragmen retire to the south of France,
some retire in St Moritz!
Peter Turland from United Kingdom
wrote on September 14. 2003, 13:52: E-mail: peteratdollyknot.com
URL: http://dollyknot.com
Hello from an old Vindi boy, I was there in
July 1965! Thanks for your memories, enjoyable reading.
Pete.
H Glynn from United Kingdom
wrote on September 13. 2003, 21:28: E-mail: harry.glynnattiscali.co.uk
Keep up the good work and please pray for
me a sinner who wants to reform
George The Liverpoolcabby from United Kingdom
wrote on September 12. 2003, 10:21:
Just another hello John as you know "I
have had the privilage" we met...........
Angela from Cyprus
wrote on September 10. 2003, 06:03: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
I could imagine the scene so well in the restaurant.
It sounds like a situation comedy
when I come over I will bring you a bottle
of Cyprus wine. That's a promise !
Gordon A E Williams from United Kingdom
wrote on September 8. 2003, 01:21: E-mail: pigswillatonmail.co.uk
Hello again;
Dr.Lennie Wolfman- you will recall I told
you he sits next to me at Anfield- well, I mentioned your name
etc and he remembers you well, sends his good wishes. He`s
still going strong, still involved with medical matters but
more than somewhat cheesed off with our Anfield displays!
Regards,
Gordon
Ray Chaloner from United Kingdom
wrote on September 5. 2003, 23:57: E-mail: ray.chaloneratdyserth.co.uk
Loved the story about the pub in Dyserth,
wonder which of the four it was?
kitty from USA
wrote on September 5. 2003, 20:15: E-mail: princessgoneinsaneathotmail.com
also another thing I wanted to say is like
your poetry as a writing it is interresting:). i love this "Poems
are never finished, they are simply abandoned."
kitty from USA
wrote on September 5. 2003, 20:13: E-mail: s6rbenneatrbuhsd.k12.ca
Hey your site is very informational. You put
a lot of work into it and it seems like people really enjoy
reading through your stuff.
kitty
SIXER1athotmail.com from USA
wrote on September 4. 2003, 23:16:
thank you for this look at the kop being a
football fan here in the states
i was always interested why liverpool are
called the kop by the rags...
thanks for the story
Pamsy from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 4. 2003, 17:25: E-mail: pkegsatearthlink.net
John, you never fail me. I pop in to your
web site on and off and have so much fun going down memory
lane, yours and mine.
But this story on your dislike of wine is
hilarious and so well written. Love the characters sharing
your reaction to another glass of vino.
Keep up the excellent work, my friend....
Pamela in Indiana
Rod Newell from United Kingdom
wrote on September 4. 2003, 12:42: E-mail: nrodnwlataol.com
I was at vindi in1943 just read your story.
How about some more?
kaz from United Kingdom
wrote on September 2. 2003, 12:58: E-mail: kazzie_121athotmail.com
thought id read your diary of the atkins diet!
very funny read! im about to try it myself and as you, i have
a good taste for alcohol and think it might prove very difficult
to give up! wish me luck ! kaz x
Mary from Australia
wrote on September 1. 2003, 01:40: --
Hi John,
I myself am not a wine drinker although I
am trying to educate myself and have discovered a few that
I like.
I find red wine gives me a terrific headache
and most white wines leve me with a thirst. I also put lemonade
in my white wines but I do remember when I was a lass buying
(with friends) a bottle of QC Ruby wine 7/6p and drinking it
in gulps before we went out on the town.
Still enjoy your tales.
Cheers Mary
Carolyn from Canada
wrote on September 1. 2003, 00:57: E-mail: cperkesatvideotron.ca
Methinks you need to taste Muscadet over there,
in France, along with some other freedome wines. .
Or, try something from Argentina!
Cheers from Quebec!
Carolyn
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
signed the
guestbook on August 31. 2003, 22:34.
E-mail: patrixatzoominternet.net
Loretta from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on August 31. 2003, 22:16:
Brilliantly funny....
Wonder what would be worse...Aussie Whites
or Muscadet?
I can't wait to explore your website and read
more of your stories.
All the best from Canada!
audrey canney from USA via Liverpool
wrote on August 31. 2003, 21:57: E-mail: len1935ataol.com
That was a good one.
Sonia from USA via Liverpool
wrote on August 31. 2003, 19:56: E-mail: Liverpataol.com
Thanks again John, I had forgotten how much
I loved a nice glass of port wine in my wilder days.
I will never know how you can creep into the
corners of my mind though.
Thank you
Sonia
Jim McGilton AB from Ireland
wrote on August 24. 2003, 18:35: E-mail: jjmcgiltonataol.com
Great reading thanks Brought back a few memories.
Geoff Leonard from United Kingdom
wrote on August 23. 2003, 15:20: E-mail: trolldiverathotmail.com
Great site hit on by chance, brought all the
memories back of growing up in Liverpool and how good it was.
I still remember the tunnel vision and hang on to your pint
times in the Eagle and Child.
angela from Cyprus
wrote on August 23. 2003, 10:24: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
Very funny !
A new venture in the offing, might be prepared
to pay in
sardines :)
Karen from Liverpool
wrote on August 22. 2003, 23:35: E-mail: karencahillatblueyonder.co.uk
Coxhead farm sounds the ideal place for a
child's explorations and imagination. Wonderfully written -
it was lovely to read. You are lucky to be given such fantastic
memories. I remember going to my Grandparents farm in Wexford
as a child. Going back now it is a run down farmhouse and outbuildings,
but back then it was my yearly escape from urban surroundings.
Wonderful.
Donna Maria Black from United Kingdom
wrote on August 21. 2003, 19:15: E-mail: Mrs.Blackatbtopenworld.com
Loved your site, came across it by accident
whilst researching the Cameo Murder. I'm sending
details of it to my sister in the U.S.(the site that is, not
the murder!)
Donna Black
Lisa Williams from Liverpool
wrote on August 20. 2003, 20:06: E-mail: cultivatedsavageathotmail.com
What a great website you have set up. It is
important for the people of Liverpool to remember their history.
It has made us who we are today. I loved the web pages and
wish you luck in the future.
ROLLO STUART CLARK from Liverpool
wrote on August 20. 2003, 13:05: E-mail: L.CLARK10atNTLWORLD.COM
Love the site. I can`t say I found out a lot
I did`nt know about my home town but I like the way you`ve
put it. I`m making sure my daughter knows her heritage. She
likes me to sing 'Johnney Todd' and 'The Leaving Of Liverpool'
at bedtime.
Susana from USA
wrote on August 20. 2003, 08:19: E-mail: snookeroo_athotmail.com
URL: http://www.geocities.com/akkanash/index.html
Tralala. Lovely site there. Enjoyed the bit
about clothes shopping. Clothing is an all important thing
for us teens. :) TTFN!
Jose Fuentes from Netherlands
wrote on August 27. 2003, 12:17: E-mail: lizclaybornathotmail.com
Being that history was always one of the most
fascinating subjects in school I must say this article on dictators
is very informative.
Futher more it was written objectively soley
based on facts and logical reasoning. Excellent work!!
Margaret Dempsey from Liverpool
wrote on August 19. 2003, 20:35: E-mail: mitchdempsatyahoo.com
Hi John. just to let you know I am still with
you.. and enjoying your work
hope you and the family are well. take care
live long be happy Margaret
Karen from United Kingdom
wrote on August 19. 2003, 09:19: E-mail: Karenatringobells.net
During an unsuccesful web search for Liverpool's
lost pubs, I came across your page about the Phil. After
looking at your home page, I'll look forward to reading some
more soon. Have put your site in my favourites! Karen (one
of many Scousers in Somerset!)
JIM ROUGHLEY from Canada
wrote on August 18. 2003, 23:50: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca
John you mentioned Leonard Cohen in one of
your stories. Just playing him on the P.C. kazaa great Singer.
Paul Floyd from United Kingdom
wrote on August 18. 2003, 22:45: E-mail: floyd_paulatlilly.com
Wow great site you bring it all back.
I was a bare knuckle boxer up until 63 and
I remember the public bouts held in the "Mystery" in Wavertree.
I took and gave a few hidings in those days I can tell you.
Should you wish to look into this side of Liverpool life I
will gladly assist you and provide some pics. email me
regards Paul
Sonia from USA via Liverpool
wrote on August 18. 2003, 19:25: E-mail: Liverp2ataol.com
As always John, a wonderful tale, told so
well.
You are special!!!
Thank you
Sonia
angela from Cyprus
wrote on August 18. 2003, 17:24: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
Another great adventure John and so vividly
recreated that I felt at times that I was on the banana boat
there.
I wonder if the fruit flies ever attacked
them as they do on my bunches.
Jim Roughley from Canada
wrote on August 18. 2003, 01:36: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca
I remember Elders and Fyffes well John, our
outside fitters use to work on them in Garston. Great Story
John. Who would know such places existed if we didn't hear
them in stories like yours.
Jimmy
Aud Spears from USA
wrote on August 17. 2003, 17:18: E-mail: britgerln5atwebtv.net
Great story John --I remember me Dads mate
always brought them big hulking bunches of green Bananas home
and always gave us a load --you do jog the memories with your
tales --Aud In Sc longing for a ferry ride across the Mersey
:-)
JOAN ROBERTS(NEE)MANSELL from Australia
wrote on August 17. 2003, 05:28: E-mail: jorobertsatmicroed.com.au
Hi. I loved your stories, reminded me how
much I miss home, I was born and dragged up in Garston, went
to Duncombe Road school, then Blackburn House. Miss all my
old friends, and mosjoannet of all the scouse humour !!!!!!!
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
wrote on August 17. 2003, 01:10: E-mail: patrixatzoominternet.net
Heh,John, Can you name one single something
you have never experienced??
Your work is fantastic. My prayers are still
with you...
Peace and Love to you and yours Now and Always
Trixie xoxo
John Williams from Liverpool
wrote on August 16. 2003, 23:48: E-mail: editoratmerseymouth.com
URL: http://www.merseymouth.com
Yvonne, an email address would help love.
:-)
yvonne from New Zealand
wrote on August 16. 2003, 23:24:
Hi, as you can see I come from New Zealand
via Essex, a long time ago, and have been asked about one of
the Beatle songs where they refer to fish and finger pie. As
I was from the SE of the UK this doesn't mean much. In your
info you also refer to the pie but I am still not too sure
what the finger part is. This is in answer to an American friend,
who like myself, is also a Beatle fan. Love your site and have
bookmarked it for further reading. Cheers Yvonne.
Ted Whitworth from Liverpool
wrote on August 16. 2003, 18:56: E-mail: tedatembaley.co.uk
URL: http://www.embaley.co.uk
Now living in Norfolk
Hi John. Your tale of Bananas took me back
to 48ish when I was serving an apprenticeship at Grayson Rollo
South Works. I was sent out with the gang to work on the first
banana boat never having seen such things before another lad
and myself got a bunch and went and sat on the river wall.
I will leave it to your imagination to what happened later.
Thanks for the memory
chris jones from USA via Liverpool
wrote on August 16. 2003, 13:18: E-mail: sc0use14athotmail.com
Hi John,
Nice to see the guest book back, I always
check it. Keep
up the good work,
Jim Rickarby from Liverpool
wrote on August 16. 2003, 12:12: E-mail: sirjim1statyahoo.co.uk
Very Entertaining. I am from the same era
as yourself, and I can relate to everything I have read so
far.
dave ashton from Canada
wrote on September 26. 2003, 03:08: --
Re :-"They Call Me Mellow Yellow"
Takes me back to my first trip to sea in Dec
58.
Sailed from Garston to Tiko on Elders & Fyffes "Chanquinola" many
a holy stone warn away on her deck's
anita from Liverpool
wrote on September 24. 2003, 22:04:
enjoyed your story very much.
Bob Pierce from Liverpool
wrote on September 24. 2003, 20:19: E-mail: bobanddoris36atsagainternet.co.uk
Enjoyed your pages. It brought back happy
memories to me.
I was the electrician at the Shakey in 1944
and operated the switch board at show time.
I remember one of the acts that I met was
Ted and Barbara Andrews, the parents of the famous Julie.
A very popular local was the comedian Wally
Woods and his signature tune The Liverpool Blues.
The Manager at the time was Peter Jackson.
Best Wishes,
Bob Pierce
peter kraus from Russia
wrote on September 24. 2003, 09:41: E-mail: peterekrausathotmail.com
Wales actually, Hi JW, on the subject of butter
I've invented a method of application for best butter on bread
that will enable it to bite back against it's hydrogenated
impostors. Poetry, I do that stuff too. PK Conway.
John Foster from Liverpool
signed the guestbook
on September 22. 2003, 21:15.
mariette lauzon from Liverpool
wrote on September 22. 2003, 04:11: E-mail: marietteratvif.com
This is a wonderfull surprise to find somthing
that I will be able to sit and down and read during the long
cold winters of Canada. As you can see I have been in canada
for over 40years but liverpool has never left my heart and
I have had the good fortune of finding my family again after
so many years. I have been home two times in the last four
years and my wonderfull cousin has been to my home three times
allso and will be coming again next year and I and my brother
and his wife will be going home next year. And so thank you
and will be reading all your stories one by one. Till next
time ......
Catherine Connelly from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 21. 2003, 23:33: E-mail: Elloluv97ataol.com
Lord Oh lord!
This one had me laughing.
I also had a Lambretta scooter in 1962.
Like you love, I almost went to heaven without
going to jail?
I was speeding just a wee bit around the narrow
lanes of Wales near Mold.
Hit a bank, I kept traveling while my lambretta's
front wheel was stuck.
Only thing that saved me was the crash hat
I had the sense to wear.
Was about to have it shipped to france where
I was stationed in the W.R.A.F.
Instead I sold it and bought one of the first
reel to reel tape recorders from St Mathews street.
Who should be in the store at the same time?
Yep! they became the Fab four.
Stephen Weir from United Kingdom
wrote on September 21. 2003, 16:54: E-mail:
Finally got around to reading what my Mum
wrote about Liverpool.
It does seem to me to be an exciting place,
although I've only had brief visits.. I was really disappointed
when I didn't
get into LIPA.
Regards
Steve Weir
skwiggy from United Kingdom
wrote on September 21. 2003, 14:50: E-mail: skwiggypopatangelfire.com
FANTASTIC! We too spent a fabulous time in
Elounda & discovered the delights of Il Sole! What
generous, kind people they are.
John Burns from United Kingdom
wrote on September 21. 2003, 10:18: E-mail: WHALLEYatBLUEYONDER.CO.UK
Hi John
Thanks for the laughs. I hope you were not
taking the Michael out of us micks.
just so happens we have a plastic lady on
our dressing table, but I think it came from Wooleys on the
way home after forgetting to get one at source. Keep up the
giggles
JB
Mary from Australia
wrote on September 21. 2003, 06:57:
Hi John,
All I can say ...you do make me laugh.
By the way I have a bottle of HW in a plastic
Virgin Mary which a Liverpool friend gave to me on my
last trip home.
Guess what... I dab a bit on myself now and
then.;-)))
(just in case )
Thanks for the laughs .Mary.
Tom Magness from Australia
wrote on September 21. 2003, 06:35: E-mail: tommagness1atbigpond.com.au
Hi John,
reading through your guest book from 2001-2002.
Frank Saunders mentioned Peter Craven, who was a world champ,
and fought at the stadium (I assume he means the boxer).
I actually worked with a boxer named Jimmy Stubbs,(welder),
who fought him on a couple of occasions. I can't recall the
outcome of the bouts.
Jimmy was a top boxer who hailed from Widnes/Runcorn,and
fought the then world champ in a non title fight
and won, but lost in the return where it mattered most, for
the world championship.
some of these facts are vague, so I can't
be sure of outcomes.
Perhaps you may (or readers of your guest
book) be able to recall more detail?
regards to your family,Tom
Jim Roughley from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 22:09: E-mail: james.roughleyatsympatico.ca
Great Water story John. Was that Davies's
Farm where the Caravan was? We used to go camping there when
we were Kids. Was that Tiber St where the Co-op Hall was on
the corner or was it Tagus St?
Trixie Waddell from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 21:50: E-mail: patrixatzoominternet.net
You brought back memories of my Grandma and
Mom both, Grandma was the most devoted Catholic, and for a
good while Mom ran, a pretty good second, I guess you could
say ,that I was in the offing for a spot in the line,,,, I
wanted to be a Nun !!
Keep them acoming John,,, "cos we'll all be
awaiting,,,,
GOD BLESS Trixie xoxox
Patricia from USA
wrote on September 20. 2003, 21:50: E-mail: www.midlandgalatAOL.com
USA/Kettering, Northants.
John, you did it again, thanks for making
me laugh, Pat
Jean Waldrup from United Kingdom
wrote on September 20. 2003, 21:39: E-mail: jwaldrupatsc.rr.com
If any of your other stories were anything
as good as this I can see that I've missed some really good
ones. This being my first time to receive one of your stories
I can see that you really have a knack for writing, which
I envy. John - keep them coming I really enjoyed it.
Audrey from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 20:32: E-mail: len1935ataol.com
loved it. When we lived in France, my neighbour
went to Lourdes and brought me back a small bottle of Holy
Water that had been blessed by the priest or whoever.
My 4 year old son got hold of it and drank
it. Don't think it did him any good, in fact I know it didn't.
Audrey
Josie Schicker from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 20:30:
John What great stories, keep them coming.
angela from Cyprus
wrote on September 20. 2003, 18:40: E-mail: titina23atspidernet.com.cy
Oops signed it before typing anything!
Thank Goodness your mother believed it, or
we wouldn't be lounging back in the comfort of our homes
all over the Globe listening to your tales John.
The Catholic religion is very similar to the
Greek Orthodox where Holy water is collected from any hill
that has a monastery on it.
Every time I've had a baby, I've been inundated
with Virgin Mary silver plaques and bracelet charms.
We've got quite a collection after 4 kids
:)
Margaret Newsome from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 18:24: E-mail: margaret_93atmsn.com
John, you have such a way with words ..I hope
to see more of them ...Be safe. Margaret
Maggie from Canada via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 17:47:
E-mail: mmchaleatexeculink.com
Hi John dont know what happened on my last
sign in, it said China LOl, I was born in Liverpool but now
reside in Canada
Maggie
Maggie from China
wrote on September 20. 2003, 17:44:
E-mail: mmchaleatexeculink.com
Enjoy all your True stories John a great delight
Maggie
Tom Oates from Australia via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 16:38:
E-mail: phylstomatbigpond.net.au
As always John, a rattling good yarn. Fr Flynn
of St Bernards' can rest easy now knowing where all the holy
water from the fonts was going
Pam Cotton from United Kingdom
wrote on September 20. 2003, 13:54:
E-mail: p.cotton4atntlworld.com
Hi John
Love the Water, Water Everywhere story. Have
sat here with tears streaming down my face. It's a case of
water, water everywhere once more. Wonderful stuff, keep 'em
coming!!
Cheers
Pam
Stoke on Trent
Sonia from USA via Liverpool
wrote on September 20. 2003, 13:26:
John, I am speechless.
Outstanding
There is no question.............
YOU are gifted!!!!
No doubt y ou have been thoroughly doused
with Holy Water, and we now know your secret.
Barb(aka Daxie) from Liverpool
wrote on September 19. 2003, 02:27:
E-mail: Babs1940atblueyonder.co.uk
Hi John,long time no hear! Hope you and yours
are well. The memories you give are only like they happened
yesterday. It was only yesterday,wasnt it?!!! take care
Barb
john evans from United Kingdom
wrote on September 18. 2003, 13:09:
E-mail: john.evans19atntlworld.com
Have enjoyed your stories about your days
in the merchant navy,look forward in time to reading your articles
about Liverpool. thanks for the memories
cheers John Evans
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