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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Does anyone know if Zbysiek is around? Had the pleasure of his company in Warsaw for a few days last October. Never realised he was coming over!
3-2 to D. UTD
Mon o Driscoll
Very sad day for Scottish rugby. I hope somebody cones up with a future for them. Can’t help making my a comparison between sco rugby and you know whos
ElDiegoBhoy
16:52 on 15 March, 2014
Big Nan
Have to reply to your last post. Your talk of the ethos of the club being destroyed by the board is nonsense. Those who gathered together last night didn’t give a toss about the board. We will always be there no matter what constitutes the “board”.
Some of you place an emphasis on the board that means little to us lowly fans.
As supporters we’ll always be there -you might not.
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I’ve got the message. If you go to the party (or side with the majority) you are a real Celtic supporter, if you have concerns you are not!
Can’t agree there.
Serious question here: I am travelling from the States for the St. Mirren and Ross County home matches. Not being from Scotland, and having never made hajj to Celtic Park, I am wondering where I should get my news while I am there? I don’t want to be supporting any dinners of succulent lamb, so are there *any* newspapers that are at least semi-Celtic friendly?
kevin – thought he was retired?!
T4
sipsini,
if you agree to play in a corrupt competition [sfa] then shut up when they are cheating you, you agreed to this cabal abide with their rules.
Faith in D Utd restored again well done Jackie.
emu – the big man flew back from Prestwick this afternoon. He got a great reception last night.
T4
Kingsnake
Naw!
tommytwiststommyturns
lol ;)
KLV
KINGSNAKE
Best to stick with the site with the real news and views,bud!
I hope you have a great time. And I hope that Celtic do you proud and make your trip worthwhile.
kingsnake – you’re on the very thing you’re looking for!
The Newsnow website page for Celtic is good. In fact, that’s how I found CQN on the evening of Black Sunday.
Hope you have a great trip.
T4
Kingsnake
Hope u have a brilliant trip buddy and unfortunately the answer to your question is a definite No
Had a right chuckle at the guy who sent the Lewis Hamilton / Lada dig to the D R hotline Brill!!!!
Bobby – how’s the heid….handsome as ever?! ;-)
Was the day at Prestbury Park as good as you thought it would be?
Got a winning nap today, but the machine that is PF got a 9/1 winner up to give him 11 naps so far! Incredibly consistent tipping. Fecker that he is!
T4
Awe-naw, those toys were childs play.
Tommy Gemmell at CQten;
“That was some goal you scored in the European Cup final Tommy”
Tommy Gemmell
“Which wan”
Any of you going to http://billynowell.com/2014/03/02/st-patricks-day-celebration/ ?
mrs j picked a 10/1 & a 33/1 winners at Cheltenham yesterday cos the jockey had a nice white star on his top. I give up!!!
Ps Just picked them never bet them..
jude – that’s soul destroying! :-)
T4
Big Nan
I speak for myself.
Just seen the cqn dream team
I had everyone except thompson for commons
And i said last night if i had the chance again id put commons in for thompson!!
Soooooooo close
B-)
T4
Went Ayr years ago and she bet 6 winners. Me? None!!
TTTT
Thanks! Didn’t know he was coming over!
Re the signed books last night – respect to the Lions who signed loads of books without me needing to ask.
I have Tommy Gemmell’s completed book and now Seville is published and CQTEN is over we will get this away to the printers. It is a brilliant book containing much more than the usual football book.
And a wee word about Seville – if anyone buys this book from CQN and doesn’t LOVE reading it – we will give you your money back without hesitation! If you are a CQNer this is a book about you. No refunds though if it makes you shed a tear because it most certainly will have that effect.
Finally the next CQN event is our Three Lions night at Greenock CSC on Friday 23 May with Tommy Gemmell, John Hughes and Bertie Auld and hosted by BRTH. Tickets are priced at £3 and will cover a small fee for our legends. More details shortly – we will have some tickets to sell on Cqn – the Greenock CSC is a brilliant club.,
TOMMYTWISTSTOMMYTURNS
Smashing day,bud. Shoulda prepared for it better though.
My usual Wed/Thurs multiple shifts really hit home as the day wore on.
The fact that I got a sebo on the last day of the naps competition tells you how the betting went. Grateful thanks for your efforts to pull me outa the mire with the winner of the Gold Cup-20/1,that was amazing!-but no-one could get a signal oncourse!
Next time I go,I’m taking the Thursday off.
Proper planning prevents,etc.
Well done to PF AYR who,as you say,is motoring…
Thanx, but for general news? Or should I try to scrounge up an English paper?
winning captains
17:19 on
15 March, 2014
Winning Captains just to highlight any money raised on the night be it raffles etc the money will go to CQNs choice of charity. If anyone wants to book tickets they can also get them through me.. There have already been requests.. It should sell out pretty quickly. … And I agree about the CSC in Greenock … haha
I will tell you what “sare” is ….that tattie that lodges in your throat…..biling hot and lodged there,for what seems like eternity…..and the knowledge that you were saying to yerself as ye popped intae yer moo that you should have put your fork through it first……talk aboot wattery een…..lots of very cold Pils will now be getting lashed doon said throat…..braw …
ps its braw reading today bhoys and ghirls…..aye braw
oh jeez
2nd try for Ireland for a 13-6 lead.
jammy
What rules? They make them up when it suits them!
bonus point was 12-6
………….. now trailing 13-12.
Listening to SSB and the blue card deemo hasnt been mentioned. Guess it didnt happen??
Not long home and want to thank Paul and everyone at CQN for a fantastic night. What an incredible group of people you’ve brought together Paul.
I’ll raise a wee dram tonight to one and all.
A special mention from me to Sipsini for sorting out my accommodation and grub. That man makes a mean skwer sausage. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality.
Hail Hail CQN
bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers ………fc not plc
14:44 on 15 March, 2014
MICKTT
Knobfree zone as predicted?
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Yep, just me..! Great night great company.
HH