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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French try. How Gaulling.
It was a French knock-on.
Come on the irish
RP McMurphy
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Training Day, Heat, The Town, Carlito’s Way
Ireland must score next.
Brogan Rogan
Totally agree, never thought I would see the day where I favour a night in front of the tele when I have a free pass out.
Overthehillcsc.
Kingsnake – cheers but End of Watch not on Netflix either…
Still searching.
RP
Sexton just been hit by a tank called Basta!
RP McMurphy
Man on Fire – Denzel Washington on good form.
Sexton out cold. Not moving. Very worrying.
VALENTINESDAY 1807,1829
How many have you had?
Coatbridge and merchant city this afternoon, met lionsroar again, wee power nap and off to Larkhall for our annual st Patricks day evening celebration…
hail hail..
Getting tastey now!!
France miss pen.
10 mins to go.
BMCUWP……too many, not enough.
In the independent bar in Queen Street if anyone fancies a pint or two
Safely back home following last night’s shenanigans!
Just want to add to the growing list of thanks from all to Paul, BRTH, et al, for organising such a great event. It was humbling to see what the money raised was going to do to those who are less fortunate than us.
It was brilliant meeting so many CQNers, a lot of old faces, and many I was meeting for the first time. I won’t put names down, as I know I would miss out so many.
Away to veg in front of the tv, need a quiet night.
Curly
A very proud Tim.
Thanks again The Huddle.
Seen them all before but was going to watch “Charlie Brigante” in Carlitto’s Way as I’ve not seen it for years.
Not on Netflix – I’d be as well going out
;o)
RP
Jeg
Collum the ref???
VALENTINESDAY
‘Twas ever thus…
Though one should never give up trying.
5 minutes to go….c ‘ mon Ireland……penalty to Ireland…..ooooooooooo….shoite, kicked it to touch
A big thanks to Jimmy G ‘Heroes are for Ever’
for the lift from CP to the Glencairn Club last night.
Jude2005
Let’s wait for the last-minute penalty…
the_huddle @ 18:09
Goodfellas, Casino, Blow
Thought that was a Sevco headline from yesteryear :)
Go through the phases Ireland – ach, crap. Penalty to France.
Carney – not the time for a feckin Garryowen!
Forward pass surely
oh FFS! That was forward!
French try but claim for forward pass…..wait………
Forward pass. No try.
its forward …hahahahahaha
Ooooooh! Forward pass – no try. 2 minutes boys.
1 min left
It’s the scrum of the tournament.
YESSSS!
Ireland win
Well done you boys in green !!
yes …braw …well done the six nations champions …braw
Great to meet fellow CQNrs BillyBhoy, Celtic Bhoy (and your mate whose name I didn’t catch unfortunately), Burgh Bhoy, Bazza Bhoy – why are they all called …Bhoy? – MickTT and An Tearmann as well as the 2 lovely ladies Laura and Ronnie at Table 9. Great craic and enjoyed your company and the whole evening immensely – even the walk back to George St Premier Inn at oh dark thirty. Certainly cleared my head a tad!
HH
Cue lots of drab faces in the studio – Ireland win 22-20.