Last month we heard from one of our community, RalphWaldoEllison (John), whose adult son, Tony Conway, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, the same strain of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) that claimed Jimmy Johnstone almost six years ago.
Tony, John and their families now live in the United States, but they, along with Tony’s brother Martin, are travelling to Scotland this weekend to watch Celtic play Dundee United. They will be here for a total of around 48 hours but I will get a chance to meet them and they are going to the game with Jinky’s son, James Johnstone.
I spoke to James last month and he relayed Jinky’s strong views on research into MND. The fight against this disease will be won one day but there is a great deal of research and political effort required before then. Tony has committed himself to this end.
This morning James Johnstone told me: “My Dad was my hero and I took great pride in the way he fought this horrible disease, it’s great to see the same attitude in Tony. I know how much my Dad loved the Celtic fans and his answer to this would be to help get a cure for MND. Hail, hail.”
I encourage you to visit Tony’s blog dontshrink.com, learn about the condition and leave him a message of support. The Celtic Movement began by putting food in front of hungry children 124 years ago and it remains one of the most able forces for good in the land. We can pick up this challenge.
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BSR- wee Beyonce’s writing it.
I’m a tiny bit disappointed she called the bairn ‘Blue’.
What’s wrong with Victor?
Rasmussen! Where is he now back at the club? As for Bangura? Did lenny not look at the youtube clips? All his goals came from guys falling over or making mistakes! The Swedish league is WORSE than the SPL!
Apparently Craig Whyte is close to rupert murdoch and had hoped to use his influence to force our way down there.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(thumbsup)
DBBIA
I’m disappointed I missed wee Knowlesy doing the Paradise Windfall.
Was it a bounce game?
BSR- it was so bouncy the roof of the gazebo nearly came off.
It was like the Pangalactic pogo stick championships.
Memberships for the yet to be built rangers fc supercasino hotel sports and lap dancing park are selling like hot cakes according to comical ali on http://www.rangersarebroke.hmrc.net
for anyone interested please forward your full bank details, account number sort code expiry date and any relevant pin numbers to ibroke
unfortunately at the time of going to press the actual cost is unknown, like the season books it must be paid up front for the next four years,
we were rankers you can trust us implicitly
ps
did you know you can pre order your king billy burgers, andy goram mutton pies and a signed moonbean too!
this time next year bruv well be millionaires
no income tax no vat
no money back no guarantee
Thanks for the replies ghuys,The Barrowlands on Feb 11th it is then.Hail Hail Hebcelt
DBBIA
“Kim’s lawyers, Brechin Tindal Oatts, were not available for comment.”
Is that a law firm or a breakfast cereal?
Will Craigy have to do a bit of porridge?
savo01 says:
11 January, 2012 at 16:04
Lay off Mo Bangura would you? Ian Crocker and Scott Booth said that Henrik said he’s quite good. And if Crocker says it, it’s good enough for me.
All Mo needs is a bit of confidence, which I think he’ll get from his forthcoming cameo alongside Gerard Butler in the film adaptation of Willo Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
I am repeating a post that I made this morning– sorry if you have seen this already– and can I just reiterate Paul’s recommendation about visiting Tony Conway’s site.
Lastly thanks to those who have supported the Vanessa Appeal alredy.
Best Wishes
Brogan
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Kano 1000 says:
11 January, 2012 at 08:29
Good Morning,
From a clear new day in central Scotland.
You know, I am really a pretty stupid man! Well maybe stupid is not exactly the right word– dumb might be appropriate — or blind– or daft or whatever.
Last night, I made one of my usual nonsensical posts and started it with a question– what would your dream job be?
Later, I got the chance to read back and as sometimes happens CQN ( or really my fellow Celtic fans on CQN )give you a right good and well deserved kick up the backside. In short, I was reminded that I already have the “Dream” job– and so do many of you!
The Job Title?
Being dad! or mum! It doesn’t matter either way!
The news from Knoxy about Oscar’s progress just blows all the other mince about things down Govan way and all that stuff out of the water.
This morning, I have woken up to a text that has asked me to do something for someone I have never met, but the text was specifically sent to me because the sender knows that I post reasonably regularly on this site.
It was also sent in the full knowledge of the reach of this site and the nature of those who read the posts.
Below, I attach a link to a just giving site. It is for a site related to a wee girl called Vanessa.
http://www.justgiving.com/vanessa-appeal
Vanessa, has undergone a long course of Chemotherapy and other treatment in relation to a rare cancerous condition. It had been thought that this was successful.
Alas you will see from the site that December brought a relapse and now all hope rests with pioneering treatment that can only be concluded in the USA. Whilst there may be some help with this, in the main the necessary money will have to be privately raised. In part the sums raised will be used for Vanessa’a treatment, but part will also be used to hopefully further the research which will help make this condition a thing of the past and alleviate the suffering of other children and their families.
So this is an appeal for your money. I realise that money is not easily come by, but even as little as a pound can make all the difference. This site apparently gets something like 640,000 unique hits. £1 from each would more than achieve the target.
In the space of a few hours last night over £10,000 was raised. But time as much as money is of the essence here so if anyone can do anything at all it will be greatly appreciated.
As I say, I have been asked to write this precisely because someone knows I post on CQN, and it is recognised that it is precisely this type of thing that the Celtic family are good at and have at their core.
I appreciate that there are many other causes to fund and be considered and I respect that totally.
However if you can give something it may mean the difference between a wee girl living and not.
Christy Moore sings a line that is stuck in my head:
” When you look into a Child’s face, you are seeing all the human race
Of all the possibilities there, of what a child can do………”
If you can give that would be great, if not thankyou for taking the time and trouble to read this.
Remember too to give blood for Oscar and, that for the rest of us, each and every day presents just another opportunity.
I will send this out by twitter as well and if you have a twitter account then please retweet.
Many many thanks for your time and all the best in Celtic.
Brogan
SFTB
:)))))))
Sounds like a ‘traditional’ treatment for constipation.
Will the settlement be ” Front Loaded”?
Read Aboot the Whyte vs. Whyte Divorce Proceeding wi
Contemplative Interest.
Noo.. Predicated oan the Hopeful Assumption that..
The Scoattish Divorce Law.. in Respect tae the Maitter of
Mutual Property/Properties, accrued during the Marriage..
Is..
As Fiercely Fair.. as the Divorce Law, concerning..
All Mutual and Community Assets, which wur accrued during a Marriage…as is Exant in the State o’ Caliifornia..
(And wan o’ the Reasons why.. Kojo.. wiz maist Reluctant tae ever enter intae
that Holy and Joyful State.)
Then..
This Pending Rippin up of their Marriage Contract,by Mr.and Mrs. Whyte..
Shall Ring the lang Awaited Death Knell, oan Mr.Whyte’s Cheeky Entrance inta
Fitba Club Ownership.
In ither woids.. Whyte wull be Taken tae the Cleaners and Hung oot tae Dry.
A Penniless Mendicant wull he be.
Which wull in turn.. cause …His Ibrox Empire,to his utter horror and consternation.. tae collapse like a Cheap Perm… in the Rain.
Stay Tuned.
Kojo
Casino’s
British Cups
Joining the EPL
Signing £2m players
The Huns really are showing more front than Blackpool to take everyone’s minds off how skint they are. The press have also gave more coverage to Alex Miller getting a managers job in Siberia than Aiden McGeady got for moving for a Scottish record fee to Russia.
The end is near and Whyte wants to make sure he gets as much as possible for Jelavic and anyone else he wants off the books. It’s a real pity that two of their high earners are currently out injured.
Fergus came saw and delivered and got hounded by the press.
This guy comes in and delivers nothing, talks in riddles and invests zero and doesn’t even merit as much as a cracked badge.
My paranioa is kicking in.
LB
Embdae got a Toshiba laptop A665-14Q? If so is it any good?
DontPatmadug says:
And a pair of unused roller skates.
?? Sorry not getting that ?
Che at 16.13
That just about sums them up,
Craig whyte, the billionaire. said “this time next year I will be a millionaire”
What a plonker!
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Kano 1000 says:
11 January, 2012 at 16:20
Always a pleasure to read your posts.
LB
Looking for some advice from some of you brainy lot.I ordered two items from play.com at the beginning of December and never received them.I am trying to get a refund from them but they keep on fobbing me off.Is there anywhere I can report this to that will help me get my money back.
They will be fighting desperately not to get Kirk Numbnuts in the settlement.
Johnny Clash- ole mandolin status?
Strings?
Stringless?
Livibhoy
Spot on chum.
Shameful.
hebcelt says:
11 January, 2012 at 14:56
Has anybody seen The Dropkick Murphys live?They are playing The Barrowlands on Feb 11th. Was thinking of treating the daughters to a wee night out with their old dad. I,ve seenthem on You tube quite impressed, great version of the Fields of Athenrye.Hail Hail Hebcelt
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SOLD OUT, DOH!!!!
TimJim says:
This also happened to me, how did you pay ?
TheGreenManalishi(WithTheTwoProngedCrown) says:
11 January, 2012 at 16:28
Credit Card
Ian Crocker and Scott Booth said that Sam Bush said putting strings on the ole mandolin improved the sound.
And if Crocker says it…
SFTB
Don’t know about law firm, but I’m sure he remembers Brechin Tindal n Oats from the ole you know where.
TimJim at 16:27
If you ordered by credit card, the credit card company will reimburse you.
Mort
hebcelt says:
11 January, 2012 at 14:56
Has anybody seen The Dropkick Murphys live?They are playing The Barrowlands on Feb 11th. Was thinking of treating the daughters to a wee night out with their old dad. I,ve seenthem on You tube quite impressed, great version of the Fields of Athenrye.Hail Hail Hebcelt
———————-
Shit luck lads I’ve seen them 3/4 time in Belfast agus Dublin really good show
high energy all the way One of fav bands
livibhoy @ 16.24
Fergus was compared to Saddam Hussein and ridiculed on the front page for wearing Bermuda shorts (In Bermuda) while walking a pram with the newborn.
Compare it with Craig Whyte who has taken over where the mint left off, with the press eating some succulent stuff out of the cheeks of his behooky.
TimJim says:
11 January, 2012 at 16:27
Read the small print from your order confirmation. May be that they only deliver when in stock.
If they have been in stock have you complained?
Try trading standards or the judge in the Sunday Post!
LB
TimJim says:
I paid by debit card, called play, gave me a load of guff about having to wait 8 wweks before lodging complaint. Went to bank (had to dig heels in, get me customer services mgr etc) upshot was they sent me a form a couple of days later where I signed a declaration I had not received the goods, faxed it back same day, two days later a full refund from the bank.
Rememer the onus is on the supplier to prove delivery not you. I would tell credit card company you want to charge this back and they should give you a full refund.
TimJim:
I’ve long thought their policy of posting stuff out via something other than Recorded Delivery is a piece of nonsense. I have ordered hundreds of dvd’s in the last five years, along with about half that again in computer software and games, and aside from two or three items which didn’t come until very late in the day, everything arrived on time. But as it relates here, I’ll tell you about one of those times.
I ordered ET for my neice’s Christmas last year and the DVD didn’t arrive until February. By then, I had already contacted their customer services as a regular customer, told them it hadn’t come, and they dispatched me a new copy at once, which came within a week. Then, as I say, my original copy turned up four or five weeks later … and I still don’t know where it was that whole time.
The fact they don’t use recorded delivery is just mad. When I used to order videos years and years ago the company I used never once sent anything by recorded delivery, and in fact they stopped sending stuff to Glasgow because so many people would stack their shelves with product from them and then report it as lost. No-one I worked with every understood why I religiously paid ….
Play.com are usually straightforward to deal with. I’d call them back and emphasise that because of how they send stuff anything can happen to it en route. As they have no proof you recieved it, the burden is on them to replace it.
Davie Provan believes Celtic will sign Darius Dziekanowski as a replacement for Charlie Tully this tranfer window.
Mort
How long do I have to wait before I let the credit card company know
Livy
The items are well out of stoke
TimJim,
That’s why you pay extortionate fees on your credit card. They sort it out for you. Just give them a call and give them the details.
Brechin Tindal Oatts (BTO) once dealt with an employment law matter for me and were very good. I do remember them being rather over zealous at chasing up fees though, so it is perhaps as well for them that they are representing Mrs and not Mr Whyte.
I know they’re a bit ideologically unsound but ole Amazon are pretty reliable when it comes to online retail.
I’m Neil Lennon (tamrabam) says:
11 January, 2012 at 16:36
Totally agree. He was also ridiculed for his appearance (bunnet & specs).
It was shameful the way the press hunted him and continually went on about how tight he was. I’m sure they quoted how a player was deducted the price of a football jersey from their wages when they signed (may have been Phil O’Donnell RIP). Meanwhile Murray was spending cash that wasn’t his.
Fergus must be laughing his heid off looking at the state of Rangers now.
The press don’t even have the decency to come out and say ‘We got it wrong!’ Fergus was a financial whizz well ahead of his time in football circles. Clubs like Man City are still making the mistakes Rangers did. Look at Chelsea. They are on the slide because they have invested large amounts of money in players that haven’t worked out. They can’t get rid of them because their wages are too high. Man City are exactly the same. Doesn’t matter how much cash someone has it can’t last forever.
Fergus could be making millions as a football club financial adviser. He doesn’t though. He is happy back in North America after savings his beloved Hoops from oblivion running his luxury coach business.
Good luck to him. The press are mugs. They really have shown their true colours with Whyte.
LB