Jetsam, flotsam and aggregated insight

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Great to see so many names from years ago back on the blog yesterday.  As well as the jetsam and flotsam of life at Celtic, there have been times when the blog has had real value to the few, and occasionally, to the many.  Once or twice, we’ve made a real difference to our club.

Our ability to add value correlates directly with the great contributions which appear here; sometimes when people offer remarkable insight, sometimes when many aggregate their thoughts to analyse an issue.

My guess is that there will be moments in the next decade when that insight and aggregation will be needed, so thanks to everyone who keeps the place sane through the flotsam days, before the biggies emerge.  Thanks also for yesterday’s enormous support.  The untold stories of acts of kindness and generosity from the community over the decade are so numerous they are no longer exceptional.  It’s a great place to be a part of.

There are changes ahead.  A new blog design is on the way and the Quick News section will retire this summer.  Canajunbhoy has exclusively posted the section in the wee small hours for the best part of the decade, so he more than deserves peace to hang up his keyboard.  My sincere thanks for all his help.

CQteN was an enormous success and built three school kitchens in Malawi for Mary’s Meals (photos from the last two are on the way).  It was also enormous fun.  We’re going to do it again, although I’m not sure yet if it has the legs to be an annual event/bi-annual or other.  Open to ideas.

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  1. A wee story about Paul. Those who were at CQTEN may recall that he was presented with a wee gift.

     

     

    It was a bit of a personal joke to be honest. Paul is very much a PC / Windows man while myself and BRTH prefer Apple.

     

     

    We got him a wee iPad – as a toy that he could play with and enjoy CQN away from his PC. That’s what we thought.

     

     

    BRTH and myself were over at Paul’s office last week. He brought his iPad into the meeting and as usual we pulled his leg about the vast superiority these machines had over those crappy PCs he uses.

     

     

    How’s the toy I asked?

     

     

    He proceeded to show us what he’s been doing with the “toy” – wired up to his phone system it is now his phone always on local rates, Internet where he goes, a notebook linked to his main computer and a funny wee pen that meant he could write everything without the need for typing. All linked up.

     

     

    BRTH was speechless and that is not something that happens every day!

     

     

    So when Paul is away he will have his iPad toy and will be routing into his office so he can read and post on CQN.

     

     

    When he’s back he’s going to show us how to do it!

     

     

    Now imagine what he could do with a decent computer?

  2. WeefratheTim on

    winning captains

     

     

    That is too much for us old fogies, and I use an ipad, unfortunately only for CQN and twitter. Honestly. :-)

     

     

    Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.

  3. WeefratheTim on

    hrvatski jim

     

     

    How are you this beautiful evening? Well I hope. The service went very well tonight. Enjoy the game tomorrow and heres to a good win. :-)

     

     

    Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.

  4. Weefra

     

     

    Condolences on your sad loss. Just back from holiday yesterday and catching up with the blog.

     

     

    I’m sure she is in a good place now.

  5. WeefratheTim on

    eldiegobhoy

     

     

    She sure is, and at peace. The past few months were difficult, but she had a heart of a lion. As TBJ often said, clyde built, ye cannie beat it. That’s what being brought up in Govan does for you. Thanks for that lovely post.

     

     

    Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.

  6. Weefra

     

     

    Prayed for you in church tonight that you will have all the strength and courage for the day ahead tomorrow. I will pray for your mother’s soul and for you and all your loved ones at Mass tomorrow morning.

     

     

    You have been an inspiration to us all these last days. God bless.

  7. Hibs game getting pumped 2-0, the invasion from jungle resulted in the fence being put up in front of the jungle.

  8. weefra,

     

     

    Your Mum, and full family, will be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow

     

     

    Just remember all she taught you, and you will all get through.

  9. Auldheid,

     

     

    This is not directed against you, but, can you explain how do Celtic pick the fans it wants to talk too ?

     

    Maybe an idea for CQN, a question and answer session on such items with the fans on here.

     

     

    I get plenty of emails from Celtic, to buy stuff, only ever remember 1 survey, with absolutely no response after completing

     

     

    I should I am glad they are talking to some fans, are they listening though ?

     

     

    Hail Hail

  10. WeefratheTim

     

    20:55 on

     

    21 July, 2014

     

    dena29

     

     

    Thank you for those kind words. She was some wumman I can tell you. See you shortly at the ole CQN corner.

     

     

    Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.

     

     

    look forward to seeing you. stay strong

     

     

    HH

  11. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Doc

     

     

    dont back out now. We couldn`t get the mic off you at the Thai Karaoke :-)

     

     

    BTW you missed a cracking weekend but a divorce would have been in the offing. It was maybe a good thing. Both those sofas were occupied by amorous red wine filled Thai girls asking where you were. I had a lot of talking to do about mixing up dates etc. They were not buying it. Anyway I will say no more

     

     

    HH

  12. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Weefra, I can’t think of the right words to say but I’m sure your mum will get a fitting farewell from you and your family tomorrow.

     

     

    May your mum rest in peace with your dad. I still smile when I think of your post the other night of them meeting up again.

  13. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Winning Captains.

     

     

    Steve Jobs floozies trying to take the moral high ground against Bill Gates hing oots.

     

     

    Sorry I am not having it.

     

     

    True times embrace OpensSource

     

     

    Linux rules ya bass and dont tell me Apple is Linux … Pah !!!!

     

     

    HH

  14. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Times=tims

     

     

    This new phone is a nightmare. Its a bird puller like my old Bedford Van a true shagging wagon but its quite sure of itself at the moment. Its an opensource phone I should add

     

     

    HH

  15. Richie & kikinthenakas.

     

     

    We want to meet up within 15 minutes of each other.

     

     

    Richie you get on the Edinburgh train that leaves at 2.00pm, I’ll pick it up at Falkirk at 2.27pm, Arrives Edinburgh Haymarket @ 2.55pm,

     

     

    kikinthenakas.

     

     

    You get the train as near as damb 2.00 pm. It should reach Haymarket @2.50pm,

     

     

    What ever train arrives first waits for the others c vis a vis or visa versa

  16. Frank Ryan's Whiskey on

    hankray

     

     

     

     

    19:54 on

     

     

    21 July, 2014

     

     

     

     

    So far I’ve watched Celtic in three games against Rapid Vienna, Reykavic and on Saturday against Dresden and have been impressed by the team and the job Ronny seems to be doing – unbeaten now in six matches i think – not a bad record.

     

    Creating plenty of chances but unfortunately a poor scoring return.

     

     

    Regarding Anthony Stokes, some on here think he’s for the off because he faied to embrace Ronny in a bear-hug when he left the field after being subbed in a recent game – not really Stokesy’s style I would say. We lost a thirty goal plus striker last season, I don’t think we can afford to lose another twenty plus goalador. Still only tweny-four years of age Stokesy in my opinion is a far better footballer than either Leigh Griffiths or Pukki. John Collins and Neil McCann acting as pundits for Sky rate Stokes highly. Collins now Ronny’s assistant I would be surprised if Stokes was moving on.

     

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    Wholeheartedly agree Anto is one of themost skilled footballers in the team. For some unknown reason he is much maligned by many on here. I also think he is a far bigger talent than ‘LG’ or Tony Watt (both somewhat ugely over rated and over hyped players, again imo)

     

    Anyway Anto is asusposedly injured and will miss the game tomorrow. Lets hope we don’t need someone to do a mazey though a packed defence in the last minute to set up the vital winning goal.

  17. Hrvatski Jim on

    Weefrathetim

     

     

    You talked so lovingly about your mum that I got a great perspective on her character without ever knowing her. Funeral services can be so comforting when the person has had a full life. Tomorrow will be the same and you will forever have the memories.

     

     

    You will be in my thoughts.

     

     

    Got a full car load for Murrayfield so I am doing my bit to get the crowd up.

     

     

    I will let you know how it went.

     

     

    God bless.

  18. weefra

     

     

    Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

     

     

    My late dad would have turned 90 today if he had lived for another 9 months!

     

     

    Thinking of him today, as I do every day.

     

     

    I know you will give yer mammy a fitting send-off.

  19. Captain Beefheart on

    Auldheid,

     

     

    Let’s hope Celtic finally enhance the ‘food’ being sold at Celtic Park. I wouldn’t subject a Great White shark to such garbage. We have told Celtic time and time again.

     

     

    I like Cork Celt’s point about a fan zone.

  20. Weefra

     

     

    You know how much love there is on here for you.

     

     

    A prayer for you tonight and tomorrow. Y’ar mammy was good at her job if you’re anything to go by.

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  21. Captain Beefheart on

    We should thump the pub team tomorrow but I concur with Sydney Tim, our forward line is mediocre. Celtic must invest. There is plenty of scope for LG to improve though.

     

     

     

    Weefra, best wishes.

  22. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Doc

     

     

    Opensource=Tim

     

     

    Apple=New Labour

     

     

    Microsoft=Tory

     

     

    HH

  23. prestonpans bhoys dam justice for the 5 on

    Tomorrow should be a bit of a hoot with loads of bhoys hitting the town early. Looking forward to it:)

  24. WeefratheTim on

    Thank you all so much. I have tears in my eyes as I type this. This place is such a comfort to anyone who has had to suffer the loss of a dear one. Once again, thank you all. She would be so proud.

     

     

    Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.

  25. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Weefrathetim,

     

     

    Remember……………

     

     

    When you’re weary

     

    Feeling small

     

    When tears are in your eyes

     

    I will dry them all

     

     

    I’m on your side

     

    When times get rough

     

    And friends just can’t be found

     

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will lay me down

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will lay me down

     

     

    When you’re down and out

     

    When you’re on the street

     

    When evening falls so hard

     

    I will comfort you

     

     

    I’ll take your part

     

    When darkness comes

     

    And pain is all around

     

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will lay me down

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will lay me down

     

     

    Sail on, Silver Girl

     

    Sail on by

     

    Your time has come to shine

     

    All your dreams are on their way

     

     

    See how they shine

     

    If you need a friend

     

    I’m sailing right behind

     

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will ease your mind

     

    Like a bridge over troubled water

     

    I will ease your mind

     

     

    …..but not as good or as thorough as you Ma … its your turn now

     

     

    Thinking of you buddy ..you do what your Ma would want tomorrow.. nothing changes

     

     

    HH

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