Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[roydo]

Folk are so great. Popped down the pub for the first time in a week. One of the regulars asked how Mum was getting on, move and that. (They all knew and respected Dad). I mentioned its a bit of a hassle, and may need some help, (van/muscle) after she moves and stuff doesnt fit in a new place.

4 instant offers of both. 2 business owners said they would send some lads to sort her/me.

As Turkey and Kev both said, "Tell your Mum not to fret Mark, we will help her out." Thats 2 paper millionaires btw, but proper men who knowed Dad. And by extension, well, you dont have to be from Liverpool to be a bit Scouse.

 

[Gwladysover]

Cathedral pics please Gwladys if you can.

Enjoy your day.

Didn’t get to the Minster today but here’s some pics. of the ghost trail in the gardens of St. Mary’s Abbey, an 11th century Benedictine Abbey, now ruined,

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Didn’t get to the Minster today but here’s some pics. of the ghost trail in the gardens of St. Mary’s Abbey, an 11th century Benedictine Abbey, now ruined, View attachment 188658View attachment 188660View attachment 188662View attachment 188668View attachment 188669View attachment 188665View attachment 188666View attachment 188667

Goodness me that is chilling!!

 

[Gwladysover]

Goodness me that is chilling!!

They are made of wire but they really do look quite ghostly.

 

[Gwladysover]

Indeed, we also had these sexy beasts to wearView attachment 188616

Part of a local newspaper article about said underwear, slightly before my time but unfortunately the “inspections “ were still ongoing.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Ours also had a reinforced backside - not a joke, they really did.

How about a double gusset? That's not a joke either! The mind boggles.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Part of a local newspaper article about said underwear, slightly before my time but unfortunately the “inspections “ were still ongoing.

Black bras? Wanton hussies- going straight to Hell according to my nuns. Never really an issue in my world. I wore a vest until I was about 15. Never been blessed in that department. I did ask my Mum if I could get a bra- when she stopped laughing she said 'What for? You've got nothing to put in it'

 

[Vegas Toffee Girl]

Never more than an apple tart when I was a child although we did go door to door to try and get some money for our costume efforts.

What I do notice now is that kids only seem to go to the houses of family now, no more knocking random doors for probably the reasons I am guessing.

Is Halloween not that popular in N. Ireland? I've read that the Irish and Scottish immigrants brought it over here.

I was going to blame you guys for the reason I have to spend $50 in candy every Halloween! ?

Just kidding! Halloween is obviously huge over here

 

[Vegas Toffee Girl]

Didn’t get to the Minster today but here’s some pics. of the ghost trail in the gardens of St. Mary’s Abbey, an 11th century Benedictine Abbey, now ruined, View attachment 188658View attachment 188660View attachment 188662View attachment 188668View attachment 188669View attachment 188665View attachment 188666View attachment 188667

Gorgeous photos!! And those wire figures are amazing! They really do look like ghosts!

 

[Armaghtoffee]

They are made of wire but they really do look quite ghostly.

I thought they were holograms!

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Is Halloween not that popular in N. Ireland? I've read that the Irish and Scottish immigrants brought it over here.

I was going to blame you guys for the reason I have to spend $50 in candy every Halloween! ?

Just kidding! Halloween is obviously huge over here

Well us Irish do get credit for ‘inventing’ Halloween but it was never a big thing for us. Pretty sure Derry saw a tourist opportunity in it and sure why not.

Although, I do remember carrying around a hollowed out turnip as Pumpkins were only to be found on TV.

How the Irish really invented Halloween

Halloween is the season which owes its roots to ancient Irish customs and beliefs

www.rte.ie

 

[Gwladysover]

I thought they were holograms!

No they are physically there, this one really does look like a hologram though.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

No they are physically there, this one really does look like a hologram though.

This has got me right in the mood for a scary film over the weekend.

 

[Gwladysover]

Black bras? Wanton hussies- going straight to Hell according to my nuns. Never really an issue in my world. I wore a vest until I was about 15. Never been blessed in that department. I did ask my Mum if I could get a bra- when she stopped laughing she said 'What for? You've got nothing to put in it'

After that report appeared in the paper some lads put a bra and some pants on the school flagpole. They never found out who did it but talk to any bloke of a certain age round here and they all claim to be the culprit. ?

 

[Gwladysover]

Well us Irish do get credit for ‘inventing’ Halloween but it was never a big thing for us. Pretty sure Derry saw a tourist opportunity in it and sure why not.

Although, I do remember carrying around a hollowed out turnip as Pumpkins were only to be found on TV.

How the Irish really invented Halloween

Halloween is the season which owes its roots to ancient Irish customs and beliefs

www.rte.ie

We used to hollow out sugar beet.