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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Has the dream team been published? Where can I find it?
EDB
Nice to meet you at along last, albeit ever so briefly.
TBB
BTW,delighted that everyone had such a great time last night.
Truly a force for good,I doubt PAUL67 foresaw what the blog would become when he started it.
Everyone who has made it what it was deserves huge credit. No more so than its founder.
Take a now,one and all.
HH
Now,bow,heyho
The errent jackets have been reunited….
Paul looking forward to the next night….congratulations on a brilliant night…book it and they will come…..
HH
Parkheadcumsalford
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Celticrollercoaster luvs his luminious lime boots
13:59 on 15 March, 2014
CQteN Dream Team. How many did you get?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7PZaT-SnXM&feature=youtu.be
What was the Dream Team?, I must’ve missed it during one of my all too many sojourns to the toilet!
HH
Anyone in town for a beer?
For those not in attendance last night BRTH when opening proceedings commented along the lines of “if there’s anyone from Celtic senior management here this is how to fill the place” to rapturous applause.
HEBCELT
A few going here shortly.
independent bar glasgow
Afternoon all, seven o clock rise for work, am fine now..!
Great day yesterday had a few beers in the company of acgr sipsini and John the tim… great company and thanks for it.
Also to all at table 9, most enjoyable evening.
Ayrshire is Green and White
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186534-d3321216-Reviews-Independent_Bar_and_Kitchen-Glasgow_Scotland.html
MICKTT
Knobfree zone as predicted?
Oops, also missed leftclick’s post!!
HH
Hebcelt
Hope you are keeping your tie on :-)
I was the one joined with you in huddle at end of night
Hail Hail
Hamiltontim
Cheers mate. In the Blane valley havin a beer with Richie and fourteens fields. So we will be in later.
Mick
Hebcelt — will be in the Independent but about 5pm just going to see my dad at the Hospice first
Saw the dream team.
TBB
Thank you. Was thinking the same this morning that I didn’t get the chance of a good blether with you. People kept arriving at our table – nothing to do with my daughters beside me of course:o)
Next time for sure
Jim Spence @bbcjimspence 1h
Dundee Utd have asked to play their Scottish Cup semi at Celtic Park if they meet Rangers. Utd allocated 13.100 tickets for Ibrox semi
Sounds like everyone had a great night. Great to see. Another great cause that will see new people have a great affection with celtic football club.
Proudbhoy
Hello CQN. My thanks to so many of you last night for making me feel so welcome. I didn’t stop smiling all night and for some strange reason my face is sore today………….
Roy
The sfa are turning it into a home tie, they just can’t help themselfs, the cheating in is their dna.
HH
roy croppie
14:51 on 15 March, 2014
Jim Spence @bbcjimspence 1h
Dundee Utd have asked to play their Scottish Cup semi at Celtic Park if they meet Rangers. Utd allocated 13.100 tickets for Ibrox semi
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Request already denied.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26593123
3mick3 14:00 on 15 March, 2014
ElDiegoBhoy
Thanks for letting me know about Stevie and his kids.
BTW I should point out that Paul67 banned me from going last night.
Something along the lines of that he could not tolerate any younger looking and more handsome tims than himself being there. I took his final desicion as I always do quietly and with decorum. When I compalined to my mum she said he was right.
I drank a few wee drams las night something I am not prone to do and I had a great night last night watching Lord of the WIng . YET AGAIN !!!!
The wife used a word I have never heard her use before las night and in think Scottish accent.
STEAMINGcsc
I done a wee song for the party bhoys last night. I will put it up on Youtube later and link it. For a laugh.
Well done Bhoys and Ghirls
3mick3
14:46 on 15 March, 2014
Hamiltontim
Cheers mate. In the Blane valley havin a beer with Richie and fourteens fields. So we will be in later.
Mick
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Jealous use are going for beers and gary og
Gary does couple great decky mclaughlin songs.. I believe and dogs of war.
Hopefully he plays them.
decision even.
THE EXILED TIM
I believe they are citing segregation is the issue. Seems strange, two stands each should be easy enough.
HH
and you want to financially support this corrupt football when are gullible celtic supporters gona finally wise up?
Everton on now
Hopefully coleman, mccarthy and mcgeady all get a run out.
Enjoy watching the toffees
Me and the great Tom Boyd, wonderful man makes you feel so at ease in his company
https://twitter.com/edwardrice1/status/444553920573374464/photo/1
Neganon2 pleasure to meet and greet last night you,ll have to change your blog name you are far too upbeat and cheery for that moniker, unless he is your alter ego- respect. hail Hail Hebcelt
Roy
You would think so.
37.000 v 13.000, a home tie all day long.
They just can’t help it.
HH
I can’t believe I was going to come on CQN a few years ago to look for assistance designing something like this for Celtic…
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2014/mar/10/hoffenheim-footbonaut-machine-train-players-video
This time next year Rodney….
On an other note, well done all who have helped with the Mary’s Meals fundraising. Superb stuff for a great charity.
Hail Hail
Even the pyramids lit up for CQTEN.
https://twitter.com/pmacgiollabhain/status/444844525090250753
Paul et al,
Wow what a night – thank you.
On the train back home to Dundee, and there is a Zombie with a scarf together withhhis Moll. I would ordinarily say Doll, but you get the picture! Ha Ha Ha – their tickets are not valid for this train, so the Ticket Inspector (female) says either get off the train at Stirling, or that will be £42. Just made me feel a whole lot better. ..!!
HH
Why are the SFA giving Albion Rovers 39000 tickets for the semi finale when they only sold 1100 for the quarter finale?
Neganon,
was good to meet you last night.
Hate to say it, but your aura of negativity has now been shattered due to your sunny demeanour last night
:-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token