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Just a short blog today.  I found the notes for my speech this morning.  A lot of positive things should have been said about Tony (one of the nicest CQN’ers I’ve met, and I’ve lots of great CQN’ers), Jim (more committed to the welfare of others than he would be comfortable you knowing), and David (combines the cynicism you can only get by spending 30 years in the publishing business with an often incomprehensive enthusiasm and positivity).  Three people who make things happen.

The CQN Golf Committee have organised nine incredibly taxing CQN Charity Opens, which seems to require an addition to stress, as they clearly thrive on it.

I got my timing all wrong when I set the whisky auction to end at noon yesterday as I was otherwise engaged until late afternoon, when things were getting a bit hectic, but with minutes to go, E (abbreviated) stepped in with what was an opening and winning bid of £550.  The money is already with Mary’s Meals.  My thanks to E and to A Ceiler Gonof Rust, who donated the prize.

None of us had any experience at organising this kind of event.  You think all you need is a mic. and a few speakers!  I asked Phil Agnew if he would do the raffle and auction for us.  He ended up supplying what would have been thousands of pounds worth of consultancy, which saw us over the line, wouldn’t take a penny for his trouble and provided a print signed by Henrik Larsson from his daughter.  They are a family with a long-established link to Mary’s Meals.

The quality and sheer volume of donations for auction and raffle overwhelmed us. We made a call that it was probably wise to limit the number of items we put up last night, and hold some for a later date – all will go towards Mary’s Meals. Thanks to everyone who came forward.

These are just the thanks I didn’t get to last night, more to come.

I’ve no idea how much money you raised yet but I am sure the cash is in to build the second and third school kitchens.  Within weeks your buildings will be feeding circa 2700 of the poorest children on the planet.  That.  Is.  Incredible!  Well played CQN.

I’m not going to pester you to read the Magazine or buy the Seville book today, but the MyDonate like to Marys’ Meals……

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  1. ryecatcher on

    Delaney’s….

     

     

    I assumed he was playing,mate.

     

     

    Only saw the highlights and there was not much defending needed by Celtic so was only really watching it middle to front.

     

     

    VVD got my vote on the strength of previous displays this season.

  2. Gordon64 on

    Here’s an idea

     

    Why not spend our entire bankroll

     

    and mortgage ourselves for the next 50 years

     

    by buying Messi.

     

    Nope

     

    Plan B

     

    Spend within our means.

  3. THE EXILED TIM on

    Celtic would end up top half in the epl, I would bet my grandweans lifes on it, given a few extra bobs, who knows where we would end up.

     

     

    But to say we we would struggle there, dearie me, and that’s no directed at you timhorton, well it is in a round about way >}

     

     

    My mate is a rabid Boro supporter, he watches all our games, and he is of the same opinion as me, we would crush most of the epl.

     

     

    This argument has been going on for long enough, the media are winning, but when it comes to the product on the park, who the feck wins, we do……end feckin of.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    Eat your heart out epl and media lovers.

  5. ryecatcher on

    DD….

     

     

    And anyone is better than Clark.

     

     

    Lambert’s weak link is central defenders who think they are full backs..apart from Vlaar…he got lucky with him!!

     

     

    MON’s weak link was always keepers.

  9. Gordon64 on

    The financial basket case across the river

     

    have spent £20 000 000

     

    count the zeros

     

    to win the the fourth and third tier of Scottish football.

  10. Delaneys Dunky on

    Rye

     

     

    He was suspended bud.

     

    Charlie did a good job in his place.

     

    Boyd anonymous, apart from his cheating dives.

  12. ryecatcher on

    Enlighten me please Bhoys….

     

     

    Genuine question as I don’t know the answer……good enough reason for asking I suppose.

     

     

    Did David Marshall leave Celtic of his own accord?

  14. eddieinkirkmichael on

    Doc

     

     

    22:54 on

     

     

    It was Doc, I have been making phone calls all day trying to find it. The guy that hired the bus said the driver is responsible for making sure the bus is ready for the next day and he may have it but he can’t contact him for some reason. I know I had it on the bus as I had a photo taken with it on.

  15. THE EXILED TIM on

    G64

     

     

    A wee bit more than that, if the truth be known, they have blown round about 70 mill in a couple of years, that includes the share issue, but it was income into the clumpany all the same.

     

     

    Happy days >}

     

     

    HH

  16. A Ceiler Gonof Rust on

    TET, I’m told I had brilliant time. And, I behaved myself impeccably, well apart from………………..:-)

  18. timhorton on

    tet

     

    yes if we had a few bob and spend it wisely, but not with our present squad.

     

    one thing I have noticed for a good few years is, we don’t look as fit as most euro teams never mind skill level, only mo.

  21. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    eddieinkirkmichael

     

    22:42 on

     

    15 March, 2014

     

    A fifth column is a group of people who undermine a larger group, such as a nation or a besieged city, from within. The activities of a fifth column can be overt or clandestine. Forces gathered in secret can mobilize openly to assist an external attack. This term is also extended to organized actions by military personnel. Clandestine fifth column activities can involve acts of sabotage, disinformation, or espionage executed within defense lines by secret sympathizers with an external force.

     

    ____________________________________________________________________

     

    Now.I wonder who that could be.

     

    :-)

  26. Celticrollercoaster luvs his luminious lime boots on

    Bhoys & Ghirls

     

     

    Here is a copy of the picture presented to Wee Oscar’s parents last night by Minx1888.

     

     

    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9EPBAHTdGxbMWFMUk54ZktOcFE/edit

     

     

     

    It was based on last August when over 125 CQNers changed their name to support the Wee mhan when he got ill again.

     

     

    Amazing what the determination of the wee mhan, powered by love and support can achieve.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  27. yorkbhoy on

    Anyone got a rough idea of the cost of Villa’s first 11 against ours? Just out of interest

  29. floridaghirl on

    eddieinkirkmichael

     

    22:51 on

     

    15 March, 2014

     

     

    Not the hat?

     

     

    It was very good to meet everyone on table 34 last night – my sister enjoyed it so much she is considering lurking….

  32. estorilbhoy on

    blindlemonchitlin

     

     

    15:12 on 15 March, 2014

     

    Thanks to Paul and BRTH and WC and all of the willing helpers for a great evening last night.

     

     

    It was a pleasure to be in the company of Subterranean and TBB, and their very lovely better halves. Due to last minute call offs Lemonettes III , IV and their Aunty Pauline stepped in at the last minute to make up the numbers . They all were much impressed by a combination of things.

     

     

    Aunty Pauline by the ethos of the CQN, the reaching Mary’s Meals and Wee Oscar, the spirit of love and giving and Subs natty specs. She says it’s not her fault she works beside Willie Collum and he’s a nice man when you get to know him

     

     

    The Lemonettes were fair taken on with the chanting and in awe of TBB’s obvious worldliness, spiffy dress sense and particularly his footwear.

     

     

    Me and the Abbot were too shy to to speak to many regular posters but, for the record, DBBIA is a lot older looking than he types, Left Click is a lot thinner than he types but Curly has a little hair as his typing would lead one to conclude. I can also see why BRTH left the Law. He’s born to be on stage. Jurisprudence’s loss is showbiz’s gain.

     

     

    Mas que un club, for sure for sure.

     

     

     

    So many posts today, but for me, this one stood out, many thanks.

  35. THE EXILED TIM on

    ACGR

     

     

    That’s what I wanted to hear ….>}

     

     

    HH

     

     

    timhorton

     

     

    As I said earlier tis all about opinions, there is not a team in the epl outwith the top 5 that could live with us imo, and on a good day, we could take any of them, again imo.

     

     

    Manure, even the huns tribute act could take the pitch with them……

     

     

    Over the course of a season, who knows, aye they have bigger and better depth in their squads, obviously they do, but in a one of, we are as good as anything the epl can offer up.

     

     

    I watched the Rayo Valleo game earlier, the destroyed Almeria, and they did it with a cobbled team again, like the cobbled a team together the past few seasons, they have had to start a team from new for the past few seasons, all on frees, and bosmans,and youth, they are a joy to watch btw, all out attack, anyways, why am I mentioning this, I have no idea, but it seems like a good idea >}

     

     

    HH

  36. topkat on

    Hrad a good day at the st pats fest down in Coatbridge this afternoon….never realised that Argyll bar was as tiny…..few good bands playing…..thought patricia ferns would have done a gig…mibbees thers been a fall out…….3 republican bands going down dunbeth road ,cop get all excited getting his camcorder into action to do a spot…..ask yourself the question whats this all in aid of………..home rule my ass…..

  38. scotlands shame on

    Forster lustig efe vvd izzy Matthews brown better than what villa have imo. Cud argue commons sammi forest too with biton griffiths an johanson potential. For villa i wud take benteke an possibly weiman. Villa are massive club in 2nd biggest city in England an they are also rans. Manager doin ok but his cup record is worse than ours plus ours has done it in Europe. Obviously Im biased but Celtic everytime for me, no question

  40. Kojo on

    This is Whit Ah think….

     

     

     

    ” A Prophet is Nevah Recognized in his Ain Country.

     

    n…

     

     

    Neethur,is a Stoatin’ Center Hauf.. by his Ain Suppoorters.

     

     

    Noo, Whit hiz A Prophet n a Fitba Player goat in Common?

     

     

    Loatsa things… F’rinstance..

     

     

    They baith Pit Thur Troosers oan.. Wan Leg at a Time?

     

     

    Don’t They?

     

     

    n

     

     

    They Baith, Hate tae Pay thur Taxes?

     

     

    Right?

     

     

    n .. They baith Like Girls?… Well.. Mebbe.. No..

     

     

    So.. How aboot…

     

     

    Butter Mulk Dainties, then?

     

     

    Bettah..

     

     

    So ye see,guys/Gals.. Ma Comparison is No that Daft.. efter Awe…

     

     

     

    Right?

     

     

    Case in Point?

     

     

    Darlin’ Charlie.

     

     

    In Kojo’s Opinion.. which, in this Hoose, is the only wan that coonts……………..

     

     

    Darlin’ Charlie ,is

     

     

    Celtic’s ..

     

     

    BEST CENTER HAUF!

     

     

    So There~

     

     

    Say whit ye like.. Ah doan care..

     

     

    Boydie,is a Tough Guy.. a real.. Rummel ’em Upper..

     

     

    That’s why he Scores so Miny goals..

     

     

    Fur he is a.. Well.. Rummel ’em Upper.. First Class..

     

     

    He upsets Folk.. He jis diz..

     

     

    N..

     

     

    Did Ye notice,, that Boydie went ..Almost..

     

     

    COMPLETELY UN-NOTICED..in Yesterday’s Gemme?

     

     

    You Didnae.. Don’t Lie..

     

     

    But.. Ah Did!

     

     

    Yes..

     

     

    Charlie, is Ma Darlin’

     

     

    Celtic’s BEST CENTER HAUF.. By Faur..

     

     

    But.. like a Said..

     

     

    “A Prophet is Nevah recognized In his Ain Country..n ..

     

     

    Neethur is a Great Center Hauf… by his Ain.. Suppoorters.”

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still,Laughin’

  41. estorilbhoy on

    floridaghirl

     

     

    23:10 on 15 March, 2014

     

    eddieinkirkmichael

     

    22:51 on

     

    15 March, 2014

     

     

    Not the hat?

     

     

    It was very good to meet everyone on table 34 last night – my sister enjoyed it so much she is considering lurking….

     

     

    —

     

     

    FG

     

     

    Sorry I didn’t really get the chance too speak much last night ( blame eddie :)) glad your sister joining us, did the white wine help :)

  42. Tricoloured Ribbon on

    The talk about the present Celtic side being in the EPL is futile.

     

    If,and please God it happens,we will be at the top of the tree.

     

    Make no mistake about it.

     

    We could fill every ground in England with our own support and could attract any player in the world that the present teams in England can.

     

    We live in hope..

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