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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T4
Sharp!
HH jamesgang
T4
Aw,ffs!
Personally, I wish I’d paid a bit more attention when I was at school.
Being a brain surgeon is okay but I feel I need a change.
Spat my Guinness there!
T4,
haha one of your better posts me ole son
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
PHILBHOY
Hmmm.
Obvious joke about frontal lobotomy.
philbhoy,
lol!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Have a wee laugh as you await for the new article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SvdecwnYJ4&feature=youtu.be
Well, it made me smile anyway.
I don’t touch anyone’s botomy.
Hope you are well!
T4
Sharp as a blade.
Funny too. :-)
PHILBHOY
Smashing,bud.
Just wiping the table at the mo.
How are the family? They allowing you a pass for May 10?
I’m looking forward to getting home for a bit,family and friends.
And my Mum needs the house re-floored.
Lovely…
T4 – kudos !
Most expensive ‘chip’ in Scotland ! Used to save up in the department @ GU to go in and read the menu !
T3 – wiv your butt, you could definately get into the Ashton Lane Masseeve! Init!
TTTT
Bmcuw….. I like it : CQFIFTY for the Lions.
Think we might need to open the Main Stand for that celebration.
HH
T4 –
Zat you fingering T3’s butt, as it were?
Cyrul
Ooh,er,missus.csc
Winning Captains
CQNten was a great night. But what made it extra special was that it had never happened before and was a large milestone for Paul and the blog. If it became an annual event IMO I think it would lose some of that magic that it breought on Friday night, maybe not in year 2 or 3 but in years 4,5,6,7,8.. it would likely lose it’s appeal.
maybe a 5 yearly event to celebrate the large milestones of the blog.
MWD
BRTH
Your excellent post has been put up on The Huddleboard as requested.
medtim
BMCUWP
Might make May 10th.
Keep me posted with your intentions and I’ll let you know neare the time.
Good luck with the new floor!
Your a good lad and your Mum deserves it!
MAESTRO NUMBER 8
Aye,it has a ring to it.
The ring of the bells of hell as the huns died from that day onwards.
Make it so.
Winning Captain’s I’ll pass a message to Mopuldy67 re. his beanie.
MWD
T4/Lycru,
harsh, so very harsh.
albeit there is a hint of fact in there…..
Just as well that I am not of a sensitive nature.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
PHILBHOY
My Mum deserves better,but has settled for what she has. Me!
I’m going for a lunchtime home game that day,and we can take it from there.
It should be trophy day too!
Curly – tut tut! You can take the bhoy out of Turra….!
TTTTcarryonbloggingCSC
Bmcuw… They sure did.
And we are eternally grateful to Jock, Sean and the entire 67 squad and back room team for delivering.
SFTB – The CQN Ashton Lane Club meets in Brel on the 2nd Friday of every month. It’s a lively couple of hours discussing the latest in dance, literature & the arts but finishes dead on 10:00 so we can be home in time for the Review Show on BBC4.
BMCUWP
Keep in touch!
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all CQners especially those celebrating in the Emerald Isle.
Vmhan your mother asked me yesterday to ask if you had enjoyed the evening on Friday. Think I might have caused that by asking her after Mass if you had. Will try to keep my big mouth shut in future.
If you are looking for a bite in Glasgow do yourself a favour and don’t miss this offer
Cail Bruich
Our Amazing Grazing Special Offer is Back!
Get 3 courses and 3 tasting wines for just £15. 12pm – 2pm Tuesday to Thursday. Booking Essential.
and do let them know who sent you.
new article posted.
Embramike @embramike now
The world celebrates the green of St Paddy’s Day in March. Only a small angry hurting mob celebrate the orange sectarian stagger in July
Tommytwistsandturns
Very, very droll and funny
BRTH
Donated anonymously but forgot to mention CQN…doh!