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Post by maryfarrell6 on Jul 6, 2011 17:12:17 GMT
Hi Nick, Just wondering if you have a sister Theresa? Myself and Rose were in Peggy Lawlors class with her for a few years and just thought you might be related. MaryF
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Post by andybrennan on Jul 6, 2011 21:55:35 GMT
Nicky.
Great story well told.
Patsy Whyte ex Ceannt Qtrs sends his regards.
Andy
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Post by andybrennan on Jul 6, 2011 22:01:58 GMT
JJ.
Another good one I also remember those Es but I must have been dyslexic I thought they were Ms.
Lots of good yokes to be had from old or abandoned equipment magnets, little hand held dynamos, the copper wire for the bean can phones to name a few.
As with Nicky Patsy Whyte sends you his regards.
Andy
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Post by nickey on Jul 6, 2011 22:04:41 GMT
Hi MaryF I am very pleased that you enjoyed reading the Burma Road incident. I wrote it along with lots more some time ago, but for another reason. It did need some tweaking though, so that it would fit and suit its new place. In adapting it, the story wasn't changed in any way. Yes Mary, I do have a sister Therese. She is married and living in Shannon. Coincidentally, I am meeting up with her and other siblings on the Curragh this Saturday. Best wishes Nick Cunningham
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Post by maryfarrell6 on Jul 7, 2011 6:03:36 GMT
Hi Nick, Can you please pass on my regards to Therese when you see her on Saturday. Its been over 40 years since I last saw her hope she's keeping well, MaryF
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Post by nickey on Jul 7, 2011 21:48:27 GMT
Hi Mary I will certainly pass on your regards to Therese. She is indeed keeping well TG. Nice talking to you. Best wishes Nick Cunningham
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Post by nickey on Jul 7, 2011 21:53:59 GMT
Hi Andy Thank you for your very welcome comment. Give my regards to Patsy. Best wishes, Nick Cunningham
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Post by nickey on Jul 7, 2011 21:59:26 GMT
Hi Kathyo Your comments are much appreciated. I remember well the Davy Crockett period on the Curragh, when mothers had to hide their important furs. Weren't they simple, uncomplicated and casual times. I certainly thought so and I enjoyed all of it to the full. Best wishes, Nick Cunningham
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Post by nickey on Jul 7, 2011 22:04:27 GMT
Hi Louis Parminter Thank you for your kind complimentary words. I am pleased that you enjoyed the battle of the Burma Road. Best wishes, Nick Cunningham
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Post by nickey on Jul 7, 2011 22:24:02 GMT
Hi J.J. Your response to the Burma Road story is very welcome. I was saddened though to discover that Franky Curran had passed away. I will always remember Franky as being a quiet and gentle person, who was willing to be involved and to play a part in whatever was going on. May he rest in peace. The mention of Luke Kelly, reminded me of his father, also Luke. While I was growing up on the Curragh, he was the trainer and carer of the junior footballers and also helped with the hurlers. He was an exceptionally popular man. If you spotted him coming your way while he, as a PA was patrolling his beat around the camp, there were two certainties, one, that he would have a cigarette in his mouth and two, that he would stop and talk to you. Luke was sadly killed in a traffic accident while on UN posting to the Congo on the 30th of August 1961. May he rest in peace. Best wishes, Nick Cunningham
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Post by kathyo on Jul 8, 2011 11:42:33 GMT
Hi Nick life was certainly simple in those days we were so Innocent even when i came to London at 16 it took me a long time to get used to it i was so homesick for the curragh and the way of life their. i missed my Friends the freedom and the feeling of always been safe where the whole camp looked out for you it was certainly a unique place for all us curragh children who lived their. All the best nick kathyo
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Post by johnny kelly on Jul 8, 2011 12:58:05 GMT
Hi all Long time no posting as joey said been outdoors tidy towns time fishing on the Liffey and busy with the football scene havent had much time to get on the net lately, but have been like big brother watching in, during t/breaks in work and a big welcome to nicky cunningham, wonder have you a brother Matthew by any chance that would have palled around with donal Mc allister Harry sheridan ger switzer fred reilly, in Clarke during the 50s 60s welcome to the forum, many may be of the thinking that it is strange that i am logging in as a guest, well its the only way into the site for me lately as i am finding it difficult to log in lately as a member and tried to register today as a member barred maybe sean is up to his tricks again, in browsing the forum during the week and mention of the skirmishes that was imposed on us young shadowers by gangs from Brownstown Maddenstown Knoxes corner, they may have won the inital fight but we won the wars, as i trained during the past week on my beloved plains and sometimes after a heavy shower of rain i encountered manys the clutter of lovely fresh musherooms, and it jogged the memory to the times as chipper snappers when we would scour the plains for the much sought after musherooms, the Ranges were a favoutite place to look as well as the golf course, some times during the summer holliers we would get up early in the mornings to search for the holy grail, The Musheroom, once picked placed onto a long stalk of grass,with the largest one on the bottom, to act as a stopper and holder for the dozens to follow along the stem of grass, no need for plastis/paper bags back then, happy days indeed, PS Dont forget today is TGIF/POETS Day enjoy the weekend stay healthy and if on the Curragh have a look for the musherooms,(not the magic ones) bye for now UP THE CURRAGH COME ON THE LILLY WHITES UP PEARSE. Johnny
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Post by nickey on Jul 8, 2011 14:27:37 GMT
Hi Johnny Yes, I do have a brother Matthew and he would have palled around with the people whose names you mention. I know that, because I also remember them. He is living in the UK and at the moment, I am awaiting an email from him, confirming his arrival in Ireland for a reunion. Regards, Nick Cunningham
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Post by kathyo on Jul 8, 2011 14:36:21 GMT
Hi Johnny welcome back you were missed remember the mushrooms very well i never tasted anything as good since my mam (rip) would boil them in milk and pepper lovely happy day's kathyo
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Post by maryfarrell6 on Jul 8, 2011 18:25:45 GMT
Hiya Johnny, Welcome back your imput(and Joeys) have been missed, but aren't you the lucky one being able to enjoy the plains daily. God you had my mouth watering with memories of the morning search for the fresh mushrooms and gathering them on the stalk, like Kathy's ma mine used to cook them in milk as well with salt,pepper and a generous dollop of butter yum, I used to wash them down with the warm milk that was left over, now that was delicious, throw in a fresh fried egg and a plateful of brownand white soda and a huge mug of chow....best breakfast ever,mmmm! Every now and then I'll get a mad craving and cook them for myself and sit and wallow in memories of happy summer days gone by. Its the simple things that pull you back isn't it? and god our lives were just that simple and carefree. Thanks for that memory Johnny now I'll not be happy until I get some mushrooms. Looks like a trip to the shops for me. MaryF
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