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Author Topic: The sacred colours around the world  (Read 127888 times)

Offline eamonn

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #225 on: October 03, 2013, 09:28:36 PM »
Cracking pic eamonn - how i wish we could get our hands on the fa cup again - I got to hold it once with a security guard lurking nearby - back in 1987 when it was on display for a day at the coventry transport museum.
Had to pay well over the odds for a photo holding it though :(

Yeah, there was strictly no touching the silverware above, either. I went on the Chelsea tour (under duress) earlier this year and I think they were charging £15 for a photo with the Champions League trophy and I don't think you were allowed to touch it.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #226 on: October 03, 2013, 09:37:08 PM »
It was a great game to bring a new fan into the fold. Obviously we won the match but beforehand, alongside the trophies, they had lots of kids activities in the Academy hall and those big photo-boards where you stick your head in and get a pic alongside your heroes - the '81 team etc.

I think I've previously posted photos of yourself, Ger and I at the Eamonn Deacy testimonial in Galway last year.

I must have missed those Eamonn.  I know I put some up.  Sad as it was, it was an enjoyable day and night.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #227 on: October 03, 2013, 09:43:28 PM »
Cracking pic eamonn - how i wish we could get our hands on the fa cup again - I got to hold it once with a security guard lurking nearby - back in 1987 when it was on display for a day at the coventry transport museum.
Had to pay well over the odds for a photo holding it though :(

Yeah, there was strictly no touching the silverware above, either. I went on the Chelsea tour (under duress) earlier this year and I think they were charging £15 for a photo with the Champions League trophy and I don't think you were allowed to touch it.

We were allowed to put both hands on the fa cup handles but not pick it up - still worth it though as its not often you get the chance to get your hands on the fa cup.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #228 on: October 04, 2013, 06:53:07 PM »
Another go that I hope works.  If it does it's down to the generosity of PeterWithesShin who did it for me after I took up his kind offer to help the aged!



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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #229 on: October 04, 2013, 07:08:35 PM »
The How To... thread in OT might be useful.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #230 on: October 04, 2013, 07:12:03 PM »
I followed it Lee but, still managed to make a bollocks of it.  Sadly it seems I'm one of those people that need a practical demonstration.

  You will understand exactly how difficult that has been for me to admit on a public forum.  I'll keep trying though.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #231 on: October 04, 2013, 07:24:49 PM »
Very good pic dave , wearing well for 64 my friend. :)

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #232 on: October 04, 2013, 07:26:20 PM »
Eastie, you old smoothie you.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #233 on: October 04, 2013, 10:20:13 PM »
Eastie, you old smoothie you.
I should explain. eastie is a tadge dyslexic, he meant 46! ;) ;)

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #234 on: October 04, 2013, 10:26:42 PM »
I look better now than when I was 46!  Ugly fecker doesn't cover half of it.

Where's your mugshots Dan?  Don't be shy.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #235 on: October 04, 2013, 10:46:09 PM »
How did you find Malta & Gozo Dave?

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #236 on: October 05, 2013, 05:02:23 AM »
I look better now than when I was 46!  Ugly fecker doesn't cover half of it.

Where's your mugshots Dan?  Don't be shy.
On the way when i get my camera back from the daughter mate. Early next week is likely.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #237 on: October 05, 2013, 07:53:35 AM »
How did you find Malta & Gozo Dave?

284 km east of Tunisia and 333 km north of Libya.  ;)

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #238 on: October 05, 2013, 09:43:18 AM »
Another go that I hope works.  If it does it's down to the generosity of PeterWithesShin who did it for me after I took up his kind offer to help the aged!



Nice pic Dave - carrying a bit of timber, I see (Who's the fella in the Villa shirt next to you?!) ;)















no offence intended.

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Re: The sacred colours around the world
« Reply #239 on: October 05, 2013, 09:52:45 AM »
Another go that I hope works.  If it does it's down to the generosity of PeterWithesShin who did it for me after I took up his kind offer to help the aged!



Nice pic Dave - carrying a bit of timber, I see (Who's the fella in the Villa shirt next to you?!) ;)















no offence intended.

Mr E or mr Magoo ? :)

 


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