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AS previously stated by charlton the Londonderry(derry) is in fact now Sylvia's not the harbour view
harbour lad
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 14:40:41 (PST)
What on earth is that horrid smell drifting about our town ?
Pokey <pokeys_place@yahoo.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 14:39:31 (PST)
Hello from Canada - My birth name is Margaret Thynne and I would love to find information on the Thynnes of Seaham (if there is any!?) Particularly Andrew Thynne
Sandy <sandnelson@shaw.ca>
Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 11:03:15 (PST)
: Re, ant2002-proff. Armstrong,as regards to the Duke it is I think the DUKE of WELLINGTON,as for the LONDONDERRY it is now the HARBOUR VEIW
charlton <charlton1937.fsnet.uk@server1.olicentral.com>
seaham, durham - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 11:01:11 (PST)
evelyn49@home.com i know ken milligan & family, very well, his son david is married to my aunty, i will pass on your message, and hopefully they will be in contact with you very soon.
Lynn <: george@adcock45.freeserve.co.uk>
Seaham, - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:58:26 (PST)
i am looking for someone called ken millagan or milligan i last heard he lived in seaham he used to live in thorney close then doxford park and then new silksworth he had a son david and daughter janice he will be around 50 years old my whole family came from ryhope 10 murphy grove norman and olive laidler cousions olive, maurene,iren, green pamala norman,thomas taylor ian,duncan laidlar clem , elizebeth laidlar do you know any of them please let me know evelyn formaly hunt
evelynd49@home.com (EVELYN)
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 09:43:23 (PST)
: Re: Professor Armstrong I am not 100% sure but i think the "duke of seaham" was lord londonderry, i have noticed the renaming of the ph i dont see the purpose myself, it isnt ideally situated geographically for a ph. I hope it helps mr armstrong.
Ant 2002 <akernan20@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 09:39:54 (PST)
: I was just "home" for Christmas 2001, the first winter in England for 31 years. And, I got to see snow again. Now I know why I usually go over to visit in the summer. I was born in Dawdon 1942 and left in 1965 to Toronto, Canada (9 years), then New Orleans, Louisiana (4 years) and the rest in the Houston, Texas, area, where I still reside. However, my mother, Elsie Thompson, now lives at 38 Bethune Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, and is 82 years. My father, Albert Thompson, deceased, was an official at Dawdon Colliery, a Major in the Army Cadets, on the Cricket Team, and then Master of the Masonic Lodge. Our family is scattered all over the world, but I try to come home now every year to visit Mom for my two weeks vacation. I have collected the "history" books of Seaham as they have been published, but do not have the new one, "Old Seaham". But my sister (who lives in Cyprus)has the book and that is where I saw your website address. It is terrific. The photographs ! bring back many memories. I swam in Dawdon Pit Pond, both on the swim teams against Shotts, Scotland, and on the Dawdon Ladies Rhythmic Swim Team. In fact, my photograph was in the very first book published. Also, my father's photograph was in the section on the Lifeboat Disaster. I could go on, and on, but I am grateful for the good work you are doing. My grown children can appreciate that this little place has more to it than meets the eye. Thank you. Ann Erickson.
Ann Erickson <AnnErick77@aol.com>
The Woodlands, Texas USA 77380 - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 16:40:19 (PST)
Dear Sea Anemone. Did you have a nice Christmas? I waited for your card but I think it must have got lost in the post. I'm sorry about those socks. I didn't know what to get you and it wasn't till after I sent them I realised that anemones don't have legs. You can easy take them back, they have some very pretty gastropod mittens. Happy new year.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 10:25:56 (PST)
All the bst to everyone in Seaham. Here's hoing you get the great TOWN YOU ALL DESERVE. Just remember it takes time.
Sal
Seaham, Durham - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 06:03:38 (PST)
Wishing everyone in Seaham a very happy and prosperous 2002. A year for re-generation? Anne Storey
Anne Storey <annestorey@btinternet.com (Anne Storey)>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 06:01:29 (PST)
I wonder if anyone can help me. I visited Seaham today and noticed one of your public houses is called The Duke of Seaham. Well I've scoured the history books and I cannot find any mention of him. Has anyone got any information on this illusive character.
Professor Armstrong
Department of history, Durham university - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 06:00:00 (PST)
To all the Seaham Harbourites and website visitors belated Christmas wishes and all the best for the New Year , but to all the Seaham people who are being blasted by the Dock Company , although I left over 40 years ago , can I offer some advice ? In Australia people power is a potent force which has overturned many government and corporate decisions , so ,get together ,if it's worth fighting for , get stuck in and give them hell , they can't take pressure , believe me ,the more you give the less they can take , but be prepared to keep it up . Oz - Brian
Oz Brian <(balhaven@iprimus.com.au) >
South Australia - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 07:31:08 (PST)
i would like to inform you of the change of name from Seaham Comprehensive School to Seaham School Of Technology. you may have already received this info. the name changed early September 2001
no name
- Monday, December 31, 2001 at 07:29:10 (PST)
merry xmas and a happy new year to all the people i know in Seaham
Faye Brown <faye.b104@durhamlea.org.uk>
Seaham, Durham - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 07:28:05 (PST)
the dock co aren't interested in the people of seaham to them we're a ball and chain around there neck
good god
- Monday, December 31, 2001 at 07:26:16 (PST)
Yes we can all remember when there were Pits in the N.E. but a certain Lady called Maggie changed all that! she decided to "take on" the Miners and their Leader a certain Arthur (forget his second name) and whopped them out of sight, which was a sad thing really because the Miners in the N.E. were a great set of Men, but they were let down by their Union Leaders, Great Men, the Miners were, but lead by Donkey's
Ex Miner
- Monday, December 31, 2001 at 07:25:17 (PST)
I remember when all this were pits..
Jock McGregor
- Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 08:04:11 (PST)
This green and pleasant land...... If only the council could have seen past the dock company's greed, how different things could have been. This town had so much to offer. People from all over the country visit Seahouses, Craster and Whitby and the history of Seaham puts all of them in the shade. Once upon a time when you could visit the harbour, it was far superior than anything the aforementioned towns had to offer. Seaham is almost unique in maritime & English history. Let us look at the facts............1. Seaham Harbour is a port without a river. 2. Seaham Harbour was built by an entrepreneur in order to transport his coal to the rest of the world thus undercutting the costly practice of sending it via Sunderland, Newcastle, Hartlepool etc, etc. 3. Seaham Hall was the marriage venue of one of England's greatest romantic poets, Lord Byron. People from all over the world still want to know and visit the places this man had any connection with. 4. Saint Mary the Virgin Anglo-Saxon church is one of the finest and oldest churches in the entire country. This town could have competed with the best of them in the tourist market but instead the council have seen fit to turn us into an industrial estate and this will be our greatest shame.
Santi
Lapland, - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 08:02:46 (PST)
A very Merry christmas to all the Rountrees and the Rowntrees who know me from when i lived i Seaham
John Spencer <jaspencer8mvent@aol.com>
Portsmouth, Hampshire United Kingdom - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 08:00:47 (PST)
A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to everyone in Seaham - from Douglas, Margaret & Sara Balmer
Douglas, Margaret & Sara Balmer <d.balmer@taitec.co.uk>
: Knaresborough, - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 14:20:07 (PST)
TO ALL OF OUR RELATIVES & FREINDS IN SEAHAM AND ESPECIALLY "MALVERN CRESCENT" A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2002 TO ALL. not forgetting my sister and husband NANCY & LES QUESTA IN BRTHUME AVE. A XMAS THEME..... Tis not the gift we give Tis not the wish we send But tis the kindly thought we prize When freinds remembers friends HAVE A WONDERFULL TIME EVERYONE ON THE SEAHAM HARBOUR SITE.
: GWENNIE & BILLY MUSTARD <TOBEY0@aol.com>
BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 15:35:56 (PST)
Best wishes from Seaham Harbour Online for a happy Christmas and New Year.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co.Durham UK - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 16:49:16 (PST)
The merriest of christmases and the happiest of new years to Ladyboss Lesley and family in Phoenix, Jaqueline in Illinois and of course everyone in Seaham. Was up on Saturday last and brought Bro and sis-in-law back for the festivities Best Regards - and Peace
Stan Cooper
Sale, Cheshire UK - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 16:34:21 (PST)
Could as many people as possible please turn up to watch the boxing day dip to show the dock company it is not only the anglers who are interested in having access to the north pier area .Remember if the dock company gets away with it this will also be the last dip.
unhappy angler
Seaham, - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 16:33:01 (PST)
The fisrt fall of snow hit Seaham and surrounding areas on Friday - this was forcast from Thursday. Where were the coucil who are responsible for gritting the roads - on holiday in warmer climates. The roads are still dangerous today ( Sunday ) is there not enough money in the council coffers to make the Seaham Roads Safe in bad wether ? Any one who has had a bump in the car should complain to the council or even hold them resposnible - that is if they have paid their Council Tax. How come further in land in County Durham ( Consett ) get gritters and ploughs out when needed but not the residents of East Durham.
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
Seaham, - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 16:31:52 (PST)
To all our friends in Seaham Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With best wishes
Ulrike Hoffmann-Heer with Uwe, Svenja and Anna-Lena
- Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 15:22:40 (PST)
A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift. A friend is someone to treasure. For friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy and grace. A friend makes the world we live in a better and happier place!
Seaham Resident
- Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 15:20:45 (PST)
I noticed that the shoe shop in Church street is closing down and one can only wonder at what will take its place. Yet another charity shop selling yet more junk no doubt. Also Saint Johns church tower is in need of repair. If you take the tower to represent Seaham we should just let the thing collapse like everything else in this God forsaken dump. The dock company also continue to strangle the life out of the town, failing to realise that not everyone likes being surrounded by gigantic warehouses and being treated like shit. The arrogance that the dock company displays to the people of Seaham is beyond belief and yet we take it like some punch drunk boxer that gets into the ring for another pasting.
Santy
- Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 15:18:45 (PST)
Tootsie that's the best Seaham joke I've heard for ages.
P Catching
- Friday, December 21, 2001 at 15:49:44 (PST)
prepare yourself for a culture shock tootsie!!!
scotch mist
- Friday, December 21, 2001 at 15:48:41 (PST)
: tootsie, if you want a good drink and good Company try the best in Seaham, The Rugby Club!
Maxine
- Friday, December 21, 2001 at 15:47:36 (PST)
Anne Storey - we have medieval celebrations every Friday night in Seaham, it's called the Red Star disco. The ambience is very stone-age indeed, people wear next to nothing and grunt at each other...
Kinky John
- Friday, December 21, 2001 at 15:46:31 (PST)
I have stated my opinions re the lack of a decent mining memorial in Seaham. You are frightened to print it, why ?
Archie Pelliogoe <: davylamp@aol.com>
Wingate, Durham - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 15:58:16 (PST)
: I am coming to seaham to visit relatives soon, are there any decent shops and pubs anyone would recommend?
tootsie <: tootsie@fastnet.co>
Edinburgh, Scotland - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 15:55:40 (PST)
: Seaham Resident - every day when I get out of bed I DO ask myself that same question. Sadly I cannot get hold of any explosives..
Kinky John
- Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 16:10:42 (PST)
Seaham has a history going back well into Saxon times and that could be your first asset in getting the tourism idea going without needing money from the councils or government. Starting on a small scale and sponsored by local business in the sourrounding area maybe you could try what we did in our village last September. There is a site in the village which is the archaeological remains of a medieval moated assart. It is an ancient monument and I am one of the committee which cares for it in co-operation with Heritage Lincolnshire. We held a Medieval Afternoon, from midday to five, with medieval living history re-enactors and demonstrators and village groups organised stalls, games and activities with a medieval theme. All participants wore medieval dress as did some of the visitors and it attracted 1000 visitors. There must be people in Seaham with the vision, imagination and energy to organise something. It would be a beginning. It is also possible to obtain funding for such projects from a variety of sources - Awards for All for example.
Anne Storey <annestorey@btinternet.com >
Grimsby, UK - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 16:06:44 (PST)
MILLAGAN I GAVE THE WRONG E MAIL IT IS EVELYND49@HOME.COM
Evelyn <evelynd49@home.com>
London, England - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 16:02:54 (PST)
I am looking to try and find a old friend who used to live in doxford park and before that thorney close i think he moved to seaham or ryhope kenneth millagan or milligan he had 2 children janice and david His brother or sister had a milk round in new silksworth near vicerage estate the street of private houses same side of road next to it I went to london to work and lost contact but i would like to get in touch with him again he used to like to go the workmans c i u clubs also any family are the laidler from murphy grove brick road ryhope near old pit norman and olive laidler i am the oldest of the grandchildren evelyn so if any one can give me any info i would be greatfull they can e mail me at evelyn49@home.com hope to here something soon evelyn
Evelyn <evelyn49@home.com >
London, England - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 16:00:32 (PST)
I was born and broought up in Seaham as were both my mother and father. My paternal grandfather was chairman of the Dawdon Miner's Lodge for many years and my maternal grandfather worked at both Seaham and Dawdon Collieries. My father worked at Dawdon and Seaham Collieries, one of my uncles was a blacksmith at Dawdon and amother a hewer at Seaham Colliery. One of my brothers worked at Seaham Colliery before he left Seaham to join the navy. I left Seaham in the 60's but have visited my family there regularly over the years. It was a thriving and bustling place until the closure of the three mines which has left it very depressed. I have watched Church Street, once a very nice little shopping area, decline despite attempts to refurbish it and pedestrianisation and feel very sad about it. I have also seen some very attractive areas allowed to deteriorate. Who, for example, allowed the old glass arcade to become a cheap bazaar and gave planning permission for a huge supermarket where the old church school and church hall stood? I cannot say that those two changes have improved the aspects of Church Street. On the positive side the work on the sea front has been well done and attracts visitors who are favourably impressed. However, the councils need to work to back up the attractive frontage with some other attractions if the town is not to stagnate. Seaham has much to offer - beautiful beaches, lovely countryside a short drive away, fascinating history in and around the towm and literary connections as well as warm and friendly people. Someone should be trying to develop its potential in a more positive manner instead of giving voice to negative criticism and it should be given time to recover from the dreadful blow struck when the mines closed. Send your town councillors to look at Consett and take a lesson from how it overcame losing its steel business - it can be done. I am writing this to you, personally, as I rarely visit the website, and I think that a few words of encouragement and faith in Seaham from someone else will not go amiss but I am not prepared to have abuse thrown at me from those with little faith who use the Guest Book like a chat page. Those of us who have left Seaham do not forget it. I have met many exiles who have fond memories. May it thrive again. Anne Storey (Grimsby)
Anne Storey <annestorey@btinternet.com >
Grimsby, Humberside UK - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 15:55:55 (PST)
Joe le Taxi, Well said, there are too many Moaners in Seaham and District, they should get up out of their armchairs and start putting something into society instead of take take take! They should get up on a Morning and ask themselves, "what can I do today to make Seaham a better place to live?"
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 15:57:31 (PST)
Wheres Dawdon then?
eddy@aol.com
- Monday, December 17, 2001 at 16:10:57 (PST)
Never mind Lenny Button and Arty Lockyear: What happened to Sheila Heelah? I went to Northlea School from 1964 to 1970 and although I lived elsewhere my family were Seaham born and bred. My grandparents lived on The Avenue and I have fond memories of the park. Why do you people take such pleasure in rubbishing Seaham? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT FOR GOD'S SAKE! Yes, it is a pimple on the backside of County Durham but thats the fault of every single one of you who still live there. Look around and see the potential you've got for the place and stop bloody well moaning!
Joe le Taxi <davidhunter9@hotmail.com>
Newark, Nottinghamshire UK - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 16:08:26 (PST)
Please note that the American Book of Condolence will close down on 1st January 2002. If you wish to send seasons greeting or other messages please ensure that you complete them by this date. The Book of Condolence will be sent to the White House and to the Mayor of New York. If you wish to suggest any other recipients please let me know.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co. Durham UK - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 14:53:09 (PST)
To Kinky John I say, have faith my Son and look on the bright side of life, there is much good about and lots of "plusses" in Seaham and the Area! just look around you and you will see lots of God's good works. So John have faith and believe.
Seaham Resident
- Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 14:04:50 (PST)
Born in Ryhope/Silksworth but brought up in Seaham Harbour. Lived on the sea front 3 north rd until 63, then off to Peterlee and then London and the World !! Seaham/Dawdon School. Some great memories of the Docks, paddle tugs, colliers. Don't get back very often any more but some great folk. Even met a Seaham man on A/C returning from Canada...every where I go seem to meet someone from Seaham or close by. What gave me great start was Dawdon School (Gone now) and Rev Roy Brain and St John's Church and Choir !
Richard Lee <lee535877@aol.com>
London, Middx UK - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 14:02:58 (PST)
Dear JULIE, what is it you actually do lovey, apart from being a cruel person?
Anon
- Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 13:50:44 (PST)
: Keep it up J.F.Spencer how great to at last see the G.B. being used for what the honourable Ed. intended a lovely little blast into the past.
Tony from Spain again
Espania - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 15:58:06 (PST)
: My Mam was born in Easington and I have a brother in Horden and a brother in Peterlee. I have no sisters.
Harry Potterton
- Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 15:56:14 (PST)
Seaham Resident, the only plus I can see is the improved access to the A19 southbound...
Kinky John
- Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 15:52:55 (PST)
my mam lives in seaham and my son was born in peterlee
Evelyn Dragon <evelyn1949@hotmail.com>
NJ 08053 USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:15:00 (PST)
God bless all Seaham Folk.
Seaham Resident
- Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:13:18 (PST)
To many People on this site are trying to "run Seaham down" try and look on the bright side! there are lots of "plusses" in The Harbor!
Seaham Resident
Seaham, - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:12:29 (PST)
Hello to anyone from Seaham Harbour a long time ago in 1966 i left home to join the Royal Navy and ive been away from home for most of that time ,except to visit my family who still live in Seaham. My sister Margaret lives in Eastlea along with three of my neices Linda,Pauline,& Joyce, our Anne like me lives and works down south. My sister Margaret married Alan MCADDO when we lived in Malvern Crescent number 81 until March 1972 then we moved to number 81a across the road near the Labour club or was it the Legion then , no the Labour club(Ponderosa). when it opened after refurbishment it became the Legion once again,my Dad Jack Spencer was on the founding committee at the time, Our dog Major used to be on a chain in the garden he kept the robbers at bay. Im fairly new to this internet stuff and still learning about it,ive found a few people that lived in Malvern. some of the stories ive read would make a good book . Most of us who were around in the 60s can well remember Artie Lockyer,who wouldnt after having your earholes clipped and being sent home to tell your parents before he called round to tell them himself. He was a friend of my Dad but it was of no consequence to me i still got a slapping or two. I was born at George Stubbins the Butcher at no 37 Station road in my god parents house i think or so im told. The wooden bridge was a great play area for us but it was a very dangerous place when you look back and remember all those planks that went missing for the bonny or the fire at home when there was no coal. we used to jump from the bridge onto the moving coal wagons and let the coal out on the move then leg it over the rails to Malvern where we lived to safety. to anyone out there in the Seaham/Sunderland area who may be related to me please get in touch as i have not seen any of my cousins for around forty years. cousins would be from Uncles Ned, Richy,Ralph, john Spencer
John Alfred Spencer4 <jaspencer8mvent@aol.com>
Portsmouth, Hampshire England - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:11:21 (PST)
Victor H Brown I remember them well, I was born at 35.Longnewton street in 1937,opposite a shop named Birch Smith,as for the local bobby can you not remember Sgt. Scott he was a one to put the fear of god into you.
J.Charlton
Seaham, Co.Durham England - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:09:19 (PST)
Good evening all. I would just like to say CONGRATULATIONS to JACQUELINE, she really has given everyone something to do. It must be very boring up there in Seaham. (I am originally from sunny Bristol) Oh yes, she really does know how to chat, so do I. We have great conversations! I am a married women with two children, thought I would tell you this, incase you wanted to get really excited and suggest we were lesbians, wouldn't that be something to talk about. Imagine the telephone bills. Hey, maybe you should let her have your number, that would be exciting for you. I would like to tell you a little about my good friend, oh, she can write, and what a good writer she is. I have read some of her wonderful work. She is a very beautiful person, I really wish you wouldn't write so many cruel things about her, what difference does it make to you, if her entry is longer than most, it has obviously put some spice into the guest book. Gives you all something to go ! on about. Jacqueline really does care about other people, thats what her life is, I wish she would take more time for herself. She has a wonderful life, you all know that because, yes, she has told you. But, you know, when she talks about Seaham its with love in her heart. There is no way she could ever live there again, her life is here now. It is so different here. I think people were probably quite mean to her at school, but even after some of the stories she has told me, she will still say "Oh, they were just children, they didn't mean it" Please, you really don't know her, if you did you would not be so unkind. I am so glad that Jacqueline is my friend.
Tina
Lake Zurich, Illinois USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:08:11 (PST)
Benny Halflug, I recently visited Seaham and I bumped into Ralf Akenhead, If you were looking for a reason to move from Seaham I think I know why{ Least said soonest meanded}.
kpitlg
Bermondsey, London England - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 03:05:07 (PST)
Despite appearances to the contrary Arthur LOckyer was a very sensitive man as well as being a dedicated Police Officer. He would be greatly moved if he knew he had been held in such respect by the people of Seaham. Does anybody have any memories of the old Police Station or the big Co-op Store on the other corner? I spent some time in both places.
Victor H. Brown <(Huntrods@btinternet.com) >
Louth, Lincolnshire England - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 13:27:15 (PST)
I paid a visit to Seaham for the first time in yonks ( well 8 years ) last week. I have to say that I agree with some of the earlier sentiments in the Guestbook. Almost the whole place, especially Dawdon, Parkside, Deneside and Church Street and surrounding needs flattening. Perhaps if I ask George Bush nicely he'll drop a few daisy-cutters and get the job done quickly. I lived in Dawdon until I was nineteen and it was a reasonable place but I think I'd rather live in Kabul, it's probably got a lot more chance of regeneration. Now that the pits have gone there's just no reason for Seaham to exist, and it looks like the people have given up too.
Benny Halflug
Ex Seaham, - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 13:24:39 (PST)
Melbury House Rest Home, Mount Steward Street, Seaham. Tel. 0191-5818609. If you phone them they'll give you postcode
Tom Mix <yourwelcolm.com@server1.olicentral.com>
- Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 13:22:39 (PST)
Val, I am more worried about what the Germans are getting out of being twinned with us! Gerlingen is a beautiful, thriving town, with near-full employment and a charming, educated population. You can only imagine what they think when they are shown around our piss-stinking shopping centre or are introduced to the junkies and juvenille idiots who furnish our streets...
Kinky John
- Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 13:21:17 (PST)
Does anyone know of a Melbury House in Mount Stewart St, Dawdon. My old Aunt has moved there and I would like the post code so I can send some flowers. As usual the web came up with zilch.
youngjut
- Monday, December 10, 2001 at 13:52:50 (PST)
2.252.224.6: cwg: Thomas, if you get this send an email to vasillis@btinternet.com or leave a message on the GB 0:59 am Sunday December 9, 2001 62.252.224.6: cwg: ? 0:57 am Sunday December 9, 2001 62.252.224.6: ThomasJohnsonMountainDaisy: NTJ leave a message for me. 0:43 am Sunday December 9, 2001 62.252.224.6: ThomasJohnsonMountainDaisy: How do I pass it on? (confidentialy) 0:42 am Sunday December 9, 2001 62.252.224.6: ThomasJohnsonMountainDaisy: Have a message for NTJ. 0:42 am Sunday December 9, 2001
Message for Thomas Johnson
- Monday, December 10, 2001 at 13:51:36 (PST)
: Sorry Seamus I will rephrase that statement. It's Hawthorn square that I despair over, it looks like Kabul.
The Insider
Seaham, - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 13:49:54 (PST)
It is reported in this weeks Seaham Star that " Seaham will be welcoming two groups from Gerlingen this year ". Should we be delighted at this news. What is achieved by these visits ? Have the German visitors brought new industry to our town ? What difference will TWO visits make ? How much do these twinning visits cost ? are there cost effective ? Do the residents of Seaham befefit in any way from these visits ? Visitors to the guest book let us know your honest opinion.
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk) >
Seaham, - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 13:48:29 (PST)
Has everyone heard that the Nazi's that run the Docks have banned anglers from the pier? this is news to me (crap news at that). What are the good folk of Seaham doing about it? surely they can't let the swines get away with it..
The World is my Lobster
- Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 11:22:55 (PST)
I have family connections from Dawdon.Donaldson,Fenwick,Mehlonson,Fox,Redin. My grandfather imparticular had a very large family. Does anyone have connections with these family names. Also, as a kid, I was told stories about Lenny Button & Arty Lockear!!Does anyone know the whereabouts of Rob Smith formerly worked at Murton Pit and lived in Ryton Crs( he did emigrate to South Africa with the family, but returned in 95/96). Last I heard he was living in Mobray park, Sunderland.
Mary Poppins
- Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 11:20:57 (PST)
Insider - I take offence to that remark. Belfast has some nice parts to it, whereas Hawthron Square...
Seamus
- Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 11:19:22 (PST)
captain sensible dont worry about Dawdon within the next ten years the place is getting flattened and the land turned over to developers. So the thieves and druggies will have to move on, unless they have 90 to 100 grand to spare. Its Hawthorn square that I despair over. It looks like Belfast!
The Insider
Seaham, County Durham - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 02:28:21 (PST)
Capt. sensible, Dawdon is now a much better place to live, now that you and your Family have moved out!
Tom Mix
- Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 00:20:50 (PST)
: Do you knw the Hanbury's or the Chalmer's from Dalgety Bay?
Messsage for Tom Mead
- Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 15:43:47 (PST)
Ketchup, I agree with Cap'n Sensible. Both Parkside and Dawdon are dreadful places now. I heard that the Beckenbauers moved out years ago - Franz only lived there because it was handy for the pit pond.
Bill Mustard
- Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 15:42:17 (PST)
tha bloke from fife i think you are crazy to say dawdon is still a nice place to live. Its certainly is the last place on earth. home to thieves, druggies , & nutters.leave them there to rot i say.I CAN GLADLY SAY ALL MY FAMILY HAS MOVED OUT OF DAWDON AND WILL NEVER EVER RETURN TO THE PLACE. just like easington council has done.FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE PLACE
captain sensible
- Monday, December 03, 2001 at 15:46:44 (PST)
This AGB is not the same now, please can we have contributions once again from Dr Giggles, Tony from Spain,Miss Markie (yes Miss markie) Thomas Johnson, Notthomasjohnson, Slim-de-man and others, come on Guys and Girls, lets hear your patter
Onlooker
- Monday, December 03, 2001 at 15:45:06 (PST)
'Bill Mustard'. I don't know what you've got against Parkside. We have some very good families - the Beckenbauers, Rainier and his late wife Gracie, not to mention Mrs Richelieu and her sons Cardin and Al. Leave us alone, we're good folk.
Tom Ketchup
- Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 04:06:38 (PST)
Bill Mustard I think I have got the wrong Mustard's as our lot were Glass & Bottle makers that originated from Sunderland to the Bottle Works in Seaham Harbour, and there was one of my grandfather's brother's who settled and married in Seaham. Thanks for the info.
Bill Mustard <TOBEY0@aol.com>
Bognor Regis, West Sussex USA - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 04:03:27 (PST)
To David Michael Mead of point Clare, New South Wales. My family lived at Rainton Street, Dawdon, (Phil, Vera, Colin) and Phil's brother Billie lived at Frederick street at one time and was tragically killed in a mine accident. My grandfather William John Mead worked at Seaham colliery, father was a deputy at Dawdon colliery until the 1950s. There must have a few more around the town because Dawdon graveyard has quite a few markers. Seaham and Dawdon are still nice places to return to no matter how far you travel mostly because of the people.
Tom Mead <tom@donibristle.demon.co.uk>
Dalgety Bay, Fife Scotland - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 04:00:15 (PST)
Just a quick line to say I enjoyed the trip down memory lane,missing all my family and friends,keep in touch love Julie(now living in Qz but born and bred in Murton)
Julie Howard(nee turns) <julie.turns@bigpond.com>
Coominya, Queensland Australia - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:53:02 (PST)
really enjoyed this site it brought me home and the kids love it.Friends and family can email me anytime love you and miss you loveJulie
Julia Howard (nee turns) <(julie.turns@bigpond.com) >
Coominya, Queensland Australia - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:50:45 (PST)
Just a quick hello to everyone back home.Home is where the heart is and Seaham/Murton will always own a little bit of my heart
Julie Howard nee turns <(julie.turns@bigpond.com) >
Coominya, Queensland Australia - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:48:36 (PST)
Toby, There is quite a large Mustard clan is Seaham. Originally we hark from Dijon in France. We have always been skilled workers in the local pits, hence the expression 'He's Mustard that one..'. We are one of the friendliest families in Seaham, unless of course you happen to be one of the Parkside 'Ketchups'.
Bill Mustard
- Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:46:09 (PST)
Does anyone have details or a photo of the butcher shop owned by Brewis about 1850 -1900. This is an ancestor and I would be pleased to get any information
Dorothy Harris <(intex@canberra.teknet.net.au) >
Australia - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:44:18 (PST)
As an ex Seaham Man - Viceroy St Infants/St John's Church Street/Ropery Walk/Cameden Square trained and knew Lord Street/Marlborough Street blindfolded - I read with amusement the notice re Arty Lockyear. What ever happened to Lenny Buttons? I can remember vividly the day when after shovelling a load of coal for a woman in Viceroy St and after only being given a plate of jam sandwidges instead of the usual 5 bob, proceeded to 'hoin' all the coal from the coal house down the street to shreaks from the woman and much amusement of the other residents and us bairns playing in the street. A well known character around Seaham and I believed lived up the Avenue at Deneside. Seaham had it's fair share of characters. Is Les Witton in the nick again? Denny Mecca (Metcalf) from Parkside. Kieth Dickson - Syd Marin of the Thunderbird Gang who I remember stealing a steam roller from the council yard one day. On Sundays whilst playing on the 'Iron Bar' at the subway at the end of Lord Street - I can't remember wether it was Valentes or Pacito Senior who used to push an ice cream barrow through the subway. The kids would help him push the barrow up Boozy Alley to Dawdon and all got an ice cream. Watchie Chambers who had two sons Billie and Bobby that ran the Dray Cart pub, was the watchman at the top of the docks and the Wagonway across from the Bradyll Arms. He had a wooden leg and could never catch when tresspassing on thr docks. Tommy Mullin - the trenchcoated radio repair man who used to drink beside me in the Engineers - Pissy Peg who used to frequent the Golden Lion and usually left a calling card - strange! I reminisce. There was one gentleman whos name I can,t remember. I think he was a plumber around the Harbour. He had an afflication whereby he would constantly turn his head to one side and look up. On passing him in the street you had the urge to look up as well to see something that wasn't there - and he drove a van like that. My mam said it was shell shock. I'm sure I could write a book. The call of Queen and Country dictated my leaving Seaham, however for me it was great place to grow up and have nothing but fondest memories.
Ginger
Dunoon, Argyll & Bute - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 14:41:44 (PST)
Would anyone contact me who knows any information on the Early family who have resided in the Seaham/Murton area since 1868. I am looking stories, distant relatives and pictures anyone may have of this family who were one large in number in this area. I already know the family married into the McCabe, Mckenna, Swan, McCann and McGann Families. I am especially interested in the memorial plate in St Mary Magdelene's which mentions John Early and information on what happened to his father James. Please contadct me with any info whatsoever. Regards, Shaun
Shaun Early <: ShaunEarlyno1@aol.com>
Castleford, West Yorkshire England - Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 12:28:05 (PST)
Bill Mustard at Seaham, please contact me, as I did not know I had relatives in Seaham untill I read this site, I AM EX..Murton and married a Seaham Girl " Gwennie Rountree" I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A Family History Research and I KNOW WE HAVE Mustard relatives in Seaham but never been in contact.
Bill Mustard <(TOBEY0@aol.com) >
BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 16:17:43 (PST)
A Mothers Love I had to bear children of my own, To understand what makes a home. The ups the downs, the laughter the tears, The being there through all these years. Through this I found the words I say, You said to me on another day. As I spoke these words I began to realize, I am you in another disguise. It's the greatest gift's from God above, laughter of children, and a mothers love.
Seaham Resident
Seaham, - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 16:08:09 (PST)
has any one heard the wereabouts of brian savage ian howarth sue @ val bell joe coxon micky bunnidge steve cole
the mossman
- Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 16:05:26 (PST)
Little Sea Anenome - you Cad, using my material like that without so much as a 'How's your Father?' I hope all monies from the publication of this piece will go to charity. Vas.
The Greek
- Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 16:12:33 (PST)
: Zoinks! I mean Jinkies! That's me! Perhaps I can secure your sympathy for me, by relating a bitter-sweet tale? I don't usually pass on news like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life's all about. There has been a great loss recently in the entertainment world. The wonderful Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote the "Hokey Cokey", died last week at 83. The most traumatic part for the family was getting him in the coffin. They put his left leg in - and things just started to go downhill from there...
the little sea anenome
: the watery depths of Seaham's watering holes, - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 16:03:38 (PST)
Kinky John - I'm sure I can trust you to keep a secret - I'm in love with the little sea anemone - she's so sweet.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 14:00:34 (PST)
"Yesterday is History, Tommorrow is a Mystery Today is a gift, thats why it's called the present"
New Kid on the Block
- Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 13:59:27 (PST)
Kinky John that's easy. I got that nickname because I have many of the personal and psychological qualities of a large marine mammal.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 13:30:05 (PST)
I was around when Arthur Lockyear was the local bobby, and without doubt he prevented many a kid from going off the rails, because he not only cared,but had excellent intelligence as to who the real villains were. I'd have to say that I had a clip around the ear from him more than once! He had a Velocette motorbike which really struggled because Arthur was a big man, and I have a vivid memory of it struggling up the Avenue, with his Police Issue overcoat flapping in the breeze, and still managing to wave at the occasional kid he knew.I was no longer living there when he died, but I heard there was a huge turn-out at his funeral.On a more recent visit to Seaham, I called the police because someone had removed the radio from my Avis rental car, and they were no help whatsoever! Arthur would have known!To the ar**hole who stole it,freezing it to make it forget its anti-theft code doesn't work! Cretin!
Colin Hall
Wellington, New Zealand - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 13:28:58 (PST)
It's because I have a fetish for polishing shoes. Why do they call you Dolphin?
Kinky John
- Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 15:18:28 (PST)
hey everybody Jacqueline Markie is not as bad ass you all think. she is a considerate person and has peoples best interest at heart instead of giving her jip get to know her i did i knew her from school and she has changed we are now in regular contact and she is an amazing person thanks Jacqueline for what you are doing for me
jakie dale <mad_aunt@hotmail.com>
seaham, durham england - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 14:59:33 (PST)
Why Is It So , When a chicken gets sick , what kind of soup do you give it ? When Chinese people get their best plates out , what are they made of ? When dog food is througherly tested ,who tests it ? Why is the 3rd hand on a clock called a second hand ?
Oz Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 14:57:32 (PST)
So far, I think Seaham is a great place to air comments. I also wonder if anyone knows a old friend of mine name Lynda Aroun? I lost touch with her and am trying to find her She lives in Bordeaux France. Contact me at trekstar2020@hotmail.com if you have information. Thanks and keep writing those comments, because I'm amazed at some of the logic of some people.
lewis Garrit <trekstar2020@hotmail.com>
Peoria, Illinois America - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 14:55:30 (PST)
: here! Kinky John. Why do they call you kinky john then, john?
the dolphin in the harbour
- Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 14:53:06 (PST)
Joan - if you want to reduce the number of brats it's condoms you want - not coppers. Mind you, I can see how you'd confuse the two......
billy o'reilly
- Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 14:51:49 (PST)
: oops hit the wrong button! I remember Arty Lockyear, although we used to call him Fatty Lockyear, I never had anything to do with him, but I remember kids telling me he used to clip them around the ear!! I remember some of my teachers used to chuck board erasers across the room, if they hit someone they hurt! Maybe if the teachers and cops could use more disipline we wouldn't have so many brats.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
mission, Canada - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:42:18 (PST)
I have heard that the new police station will only be open during office hours (9-5). Does anyone know if this is true? Not that it will make any difference to the hundreds of drug dealers supplying to our children. Even I know where drop offs and pick ups occur. So do the police but they do absolutely nothing, now why would that be?
joolz
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:40:13 (PST)
To Val Roberts, Ithink you miss understood my comments Val. I was agreeing that we need more police. I was only pointing out that in my opinion we need a force that works. i.e policemen/women like Arty Lockyear
Sal
Seaham, - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:38:45 (PST)
Bill Mustard, see me after school. You will never play for St Cuthberts again.
Mighty Morgan
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:35:37 (PST)
Hi - to Val Roberts ,The Dolphin On The Water , Isaac ,Kinky John and The Seaham Resident ,you are all giving your ages away ! Sgt Arthur Lockyear!If we misbehaved it was a swipe with his cape that did the damage ,and no help from our parents , who always said " You must have deserved it " . we used to wonder where the back wheel went when he got on his bike ?
Oz Brian
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:34:31 (PST)
: 'ere Dolphin, that's nothing. My big brother writes songs about spoons. Beat that!
Kinky John
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:33:18 (PST)
WELL DONE TO LEO SMITH FOR BECOMING THE UK'S LONGEST PLAYING FOOTBALLER. HE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY THE SPOONS, BUT I'D STILL RATHER DRINK WITH HIM THAN THOSE TALIBAN ROTTERS. NAIL SOME SENSE INTO THEM, THAT'S WHAT I SAY.
BILL MUSTARD
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:32:07 (PST)
Come on people. If you are going to surf the net to get information, at least pass on valid information. Don't twist it. Afghanistan is a cruel place. Yes they torture captives (prisoners). They don't lop off heads and have fun with kerosene. They abide by a set of rules that don't make sense (sounds like Bosnia in the recent past) to us. Remember that they are in a state of anarchy and need to focus on a government. This is a privelege we have had that has not been shared in Afghanistan for over 30 years. Let's celebrate the fact that women can walk the streets of Kabul while showing their faces, and that men no longer have to wear beards. Also, let's focus on the fact that families are not forced to be the executioner of a family member codemned by the Taliban (executions were routinely carried out in football stadiums or soccer as us Yanks refer to it). Even in the US I read Reuters news stories on the internet. Let's use this medium as a learning tool! , not as a method of spreading ignorance. I as able to help my father-in-law locate a Seaham school chum he hdn't seen for over 40 years with this site. Let's leave the news of the world on sites where it belongs, and use this site for the positive things it can be used for. Reuniting chums who have drifted and relating stories of Seaham.
Wills
Portland, Oregan USA - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 12:30:55 (PST)
dear bill,you poor,narrow minded chap!!just for a taster, two of the northern alliance's methods of punishment are;1.running over with a tank,preferably with close family in attendance,and 2. "dead man dancing"(sic)cutting the head off of a transgressor,filling the hole in the neck with petrol,setting it alight,and watching the corpse writhe in its death throes!Does that still fill you with admiration Bill?if so you should question your right to membership of the human race.
seaham enlightener
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 16:25:39 (PST)
: It's true they don't make coppers like Artie Lockyear anymore but then they don't make motorcycles like that anymore. I used to think that bike had saddlebags fitted until Artie climbed off.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 16:24:11 (PST)
Arty Lockyear. Now there’s a guy I remember well – the worlds only 2 wheeled bubble car. He once made a wise crack about my toes going to the tips of winkle pickers. I then made a crack about his head going to top of his helmet. The next crack was the back of his hand on my ear. Did coppers ever have a sense of humour?
Isaac
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 16:22:53 (PST)
Sal - Get real a think a lot has changed since PC Lockyears time. We all know of the stories when he would clip people around the ear with a glove - do you honestly think it could happen now. It more Police in Seaham we need and we need then 24 hours a day.
Val Roberts
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 12:35:19 (PST)
WELL DONE TO THE NORTHERN ALLIANCE. IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE THEM SHAVING THEIR BEARDS OFF AND TORTURING THOSE TALIBAN ROTTERS ON TV. NAIL SOME SENSE INTO THEM - THAT'S WHAT I SAY.
BILL MUSTARD
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 12:33:58 (PST)
: I agree with Sal. No-one messed with Arty. Mind you, I can see the benefit in having coppers that weigh less than 20 stone as well...
Kinky John
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 12:32:47 (PST)
What's this about Leo Smith having a mean brother who plays a big spoon? As to height - it's well known that all Smith males grow ten inches - suddenly - during puberty. Ask anyone.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Friday, November 16, 2001 at 12:31:10 (PST)
To Seaham Resident, Well said. Bring back Arty Lockyear. He knew how to police Seaham
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 06:44:58 (PST)
: What we want in Seaham is not a bigger Police Station, but more Coppers on the beat, catching Criminals and not sitting in their new Station supping Coffee/Tea
Seaham Resident
- Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 06:43:11 (PST)
The Leo Low Down: Leo Smith is 5 feet, 6 inches tall. He shares a hairstyle with Bobby Charlton and his big brother can play a mean set of spoons.
Lord Lather of Indecision
- Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 06:41:47 (PST)
So how long is he (in feet and inches please not the new stuff, meeter or whatever it is) and did you measure him yourself, was he standing up or lying down (or playing footy) at the time.
: Interesting fact.
- Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 05:43:42 (PST)
Leo Smith - longest playing footballer in the UK - I knew that! He's my uncle and one of the funniest blokes around.
the dolphin in the harbour
- Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 05:42:06 (PST)
Did you know that Seaham is home to the UK's longest playing footballer? Leo Smith, 78 only retired from playing last year. Be proud Seahamites..
Kinky John
London, - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 15:50:51 (PST)
I think this is a great message board. I'm looking for a long lost friend who I met only briefly. Her name is Lynda aroun from France. If anyone knows her please contact me at trekstar2020@hotmail.com.
Lewis Garrit <: Lewis Garrit>
Peoria, la USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 15:49:20 (PST)
Beau Brummel Re-union was great - over 350 people attended - and we could have sold another 350 ticket - there was not a venue in Seaham big enough - however we are working on the next one.
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
- Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 15:47:07 (PST)
Question for all you Sunderland supporters,can you please help me to find out about two Seaham brothers who played professional Football,one played for Sunderland and the other I think for one of the teams in the midlands. I only know there surname of Milford can anyone verify this and at anyother information about them.Thanks in advance to all who reply.
Graeme Emmerson <astra3@another.com>
Cheltenham, Gloucester England - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 15:45:30 (PST)
Like most of the residents of Seaham I am law abiding - I am worried to death about the " NEW POLICE STATION " is it right - it will close at 11.00pm and have no cells. Has crime vanished from the streets of our town are we all safe after 11.00pm. I would like to think so but are we being lulled into a false sense of security - people of Seaham please speak up.
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 15:43:01 (PST)
Hello bonny lads and lasses from Seaham any one who knows me from drop me a maily.been left Seaham years
John Spencer <jaspencer8mvent@aol.com>
Seaham Harbour, County durham UNITED KINGDOM - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 12:51:51 (PST)
Hello bonny lads and lasses from Seaham any one who knows me from drop me a maily.been left Seaham years
John Spencer
Seaham Harbour, County durham UNITED KINGDOM - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 12:49:29 (PST)
Praise be to the Lord, repent all yea Sinners and put your trust in the Lord, for He will forgive your transgressions.
Seaham Resident
- Monday, November 12, 2001 at 12:47:47 (PST)
Hi: What happened with the reunion at Beau Brummel, I think it was you Val Roberts that was organizing it, if I am wrong I am sorry. I logged onto the Friends Reunited web page, I have contacted quite a few people I know. cheers J.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission , BC Canada - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 02:02:58 (PST)
Ed Mason, thanks for the web site. Through this site my mam and dad have got back in touch with old school friends, and now my brother has gotten in touch with one of his old marras as well. That's not bad considering my parents left school in the eighteen hundreds (only joshing ya Maureen!).
vix
- Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 09:11:27 (PST)
Scotland Forever should not be surprised to find he is not alone in holding racist and stereotypical views. However, he is obviously a well balanced individual as he seems to have a chip on both shoulders.
steve smith
naples, italy - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 09:10:03 (PST)
: Im so glad my wee visit to your guestbook hasnt triggered any racist or stereotypical comments!
Scotland forever
- Friday, November 09, 2001 at 13:58:57 (PST)
The Fireworks display on Saturday Night was wonderful. It was great to see so many people out with their families. I think that this event get better every year. Well done to all concerned.
Val Roberts
Seaham, - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 13:57:46 (PST)
To Scotland forever. When Scotland gets its full independence I hope they are going to send someone down here to England, to collect all the drunken Scottish tramps smelling of wee, cluttering up our shop door ways at night.
Saint George <George@Dragon>
ENGLAND - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 05:04:51 (PST)
To Scotland Forever. Have you heard about the Englishman, a Welshman and a Scotsman at an Irishman’s funeral. All are standing around the coffin. The Englishman says, “Paddy was a good friend to me. I can’t let him go to his maker without any money” He pulls out a twenty-pound note and slides it under the flowers on top of the coffin. The Welshman agrees and also slides a twenty-pound note under the flowers. The Scotsman glares at the other two and says, “Forty quid isn’t going to get him very far. I’ll round it up to a hundred” He whips out his cheque book, writes out a cheque for one hundred pound and slips it under the flowers and pockets the forty quid left by the other two. ….. By the way, when the oil dries up what will you have left! . Even Celtic and Rangers want to move south.
Isaac
- Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 16:13:33 (PST)
What's the matter Tommy - cat got your keyboard?
billy o'reilly
- Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 16:09:00 (PST)
I think Seaham is the Center Of The Universe. Because I say so.
Brandy
- Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 16:07:57 (PST)
REID OUT he's had more than enough time. He's took us as high and as far as he can with his management style it's now time for a new man and fresh ideas and someone who's not scared to spend some cash and gamble a bit.
Reid Out
- Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 16:05:51 (PST)
Why we were just unlucky against Leicester. They had that Akinbayi so we were duty bound to give him a goal. Why does Kevin Phillips nivver get a tap-in? Still it's only a matter of giving Peter the time he needs and we'll eventually get into Europe. Mebbe not this year like.
Peter's Mentor
Seaham, UK - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 01:33:22 (PST)
this site i find the topics of discussion relates mainly to gay poeple and religion, as for miss markie i don't want to pass judgement on you, but i honestly think your a closet monster, sacred to come out, it's ok there are plenty of gay religious people out there. don't hide behind those words you write. just admit it. if your gonna answer to that one please don't make it a full 5,000 word essay, cheers chuck. byee!
who am i?
seaham, - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 14:22:15 (PST)
I send the president a letter and I got a response on 5-11-01 I would like to thank her back for responding but did the Presidnt really read it.
penny zaccheo <pennyinpalatka@web.net>
palatka, putnam fla usa - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 11:23:32 (PST)
Howdy Frank
NTJ
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 05:34:57 (PST)
Thomas, you haven't responded to my entry yet. Is the offer of a drink off now?
NTJ
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 01:54:48 (PST)
Well, Miss Markie has come to her senses, and we got even worse to take her place. How sad.
Wills
Portland, Oregon USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 22:18:43 (PST)
Great Site!
Keira
New South Wales Australia - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 20:00:42 (PST)
You're a real man then, eh tommy?
billy o'reilly
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 14:49:56 (PST)
Oh and Scotland Forever, how clever of you to spot that I'd spelt Poofters wrongly, you're quite right! correct spelling is "Queers"
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 14:13:14 (PST)
Scotland forever, Diction is not your strong point Laddie is it? The best thing about Scotland is there's a road back to England!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 14:10:00 (PST)
and the money we've sent south of the border obviously hasnt been spent wisely on the educational needs of your area!!learn to spell Thomas,learn to spell.
Scotland forever
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 12:16:10 (PST)
Thomas Johnson!!Yes i fully support your quest for english independence!!Only if you and your fellow countrymen cough up the billions,yes billions of pounds in revenue that the oil from Scotlands territorial waters has brought to this isle!!You and your fellow countrymen have been the spongers for years!am i wrong?i think not.
Scotland forever
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 12:07:33 (PST)
"Lord Byron" Your thinking is as bad as your spelling!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 10:56:37 (PST)
Thomas you come over like a N.F looney. Take down your picture of Hitler off the wall. This is the guestbook not the Nazi Appreciation society. If we wanted to read rubbish like yours we go to the KKK web site. You looser.
Lord Byron
Yip, - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 09:01:32 (PST)
To the little sea anemone, I never said I didnt like the Scots, Irish or Welsh! What I said was I dont like the idea of us English subsidising them to the tune of Billions £££ each year and that I support independance for England, but I admit I have no time or patience for Homo's ie Poofters
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 06:55:40 (PST)
Wish I had a tant, all I've ever had is a few old slappers down the Docks and horse to mount.
Not Funny Really
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 05:56:00 (PST)
Seaham Enlightener, you're really not very enlightened at all are you? I never said that Guy Fawkes night was about killing ALL catholics, that is a Markie mis-quote, and if, like yourself I am ignorant, then as I happen to be an ignorant Catholic  I'm hardly likely to be predjudist against Catholics am I? There's enough predjudice on this book already. To Billy O'Reilly, Thomas isn't just homophobic. He told us ages ago that he's not keen on Scots, Welsh or Irish either.
the little sea anenome
- Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 04:35:41 (PST)
I believe what was implied is tantamount to slander, I only accessed this site at the end of October this year, and have not and would not be abusive to anyone. This is to clarify my position to all other readers, as I'm not concerned with the pathological rantings of J. Markie.
Julie <julie2033@yahoo.com>
Seaham, Durham Durham - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 02:57:52 (PST)
Homophobia lives! Seaham always manages to live up to it's own, sorry, reputation. As Lou Reed said - "There's only one good thing about a small town, you hate it and you have to leave". Any more pet hates Mr Johnson? Men with beards? Women with beards? Women generally?
billy o'reilly
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 14:22:17 (PST)
anyone who really wants to know more about guy fawkes night,or "lets kill all the catholics night" as little sea anenome put it should go to www.gunpowder-plot.org,all you'll ever need to know is there.
seaham enlightener
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 14:02:00 (PST)
Ex Seaham Resident, You cannot even spell Bigot, and probably you dont know its meaning and seems like you're a "Queer" too
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 07:31:02 (PST)
No you are wrong, they should ban only biggots like you.
Ex Seaham Resident
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 00:03:50 (PST)
I think IBM should be charged at least $i,000,000 for the extencive Spanish IBM addvertisement. Send remittance to Dalton Internet within seven working days.
Ex Seaham Resident
- Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 23:57:44 (PST)
One bit of common sense to come out of the Islamic World this week, A far-Eastern P.M. has stated that he will not allow any Homosexual British Minister, who is accompanied by his Partner, to visit his Country. Now that is sensible!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 11:13:36 (PST)
Edward - the clock is wr0ng in the Chat room. Can you sort it? It's hard enough trying to figure out the time difference on this page as well as having the wrong time in the Chat Room. Ta, Tim the Time Lord.
Tim <The Time Lord>
- Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 08:19:27 (PST)
Tonight only at Lengs Snooker Club the esteemed Happy The Man.
Happy The Man
- Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 02:12:27 (PST)
I am so thankful that I was able to view this site sent to me by a friend.God Bless You All. This was a very interesting site to read about.God Bless You All.
Marie <marieb@uslink.net>
Pine River, MN. USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 17:23:00 (PST)
let there be light !!!!!!!. seaham town council, for the kids
mad max
- Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 16:04:28 (PST)
jackie , listen to what people are saying to you SHUT UP and stop writing long boring entries PLEASE.
sid snot
- Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 15:45:36 (PST)
Julie, what "negative behaviour" are you talking about? Do not refer to me as if we were still kids at school. We are both adults and quite frankly, back in March you were the one leaving me rude, insulting messages on this guest-book for no reaason. I, on the other hand, yes, I am opinionated, but I make my comments as a response to other people who are asking for suggestion and opinions. And I am certainly not rude to people for no reason. Also, I aoplogise when I have made a mistake or offended anyone. Julie, if we cannot agree to be civil to one another, then, let us just ignore each other - okay? If you have any more comments to me, please E-mail me. Have a good day!
Jacqueline
USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 08:45:54 (PST)
FOR THE BOOK OF CONDOLENCE. --------------------------- My Wife Gwen (Nee ROUNTREE) & I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE RELATIVES & FREINDS OF THOSE THAT WERE KILLED AND INJURED IN THAT TERRIBLE EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON SEPT 11th in NEW YORK MY WIFE HAS 3 SISTERS LIVING OUT THERE,JENNY,MARG, AND DOROTHY AND THE DAY IT HAPPENED SHE WAS WORRIED SICKAS THE FAMILY HAVE DAUGHTERS LIVING NEAR BY THE TRADE CENTRE. ALSO WE SEND THOUGHTS TO ALL THE EMERGANCY SERVICES IN NEW YORK FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY DID. Gwen & Bill Mustard
GWEN & BILL MUSTARD <TOBEY0@aol.com>
BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 08:40:54 (PST)
FOR THE BOOK OF CONDOLENCE. --------------------------- My Wife Gwen (Nee ROUNTREE) & I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE RELATIVES & FREINDS OF THOSE THAT WERE KILLED AND INJURED IN THAT TERRIBLE EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON SEPT 11th in NEW YORK MY WIFE HAS 3 SISTERS LIVING OUT THERE,JENNY,MARG, AND DOROTHY AND THE DAY IT HAPPENED SHE WAS WORRIED SICKAS THE FAMILY HAVE DAUGHTERS LIVING NEAR BY THE TRADE CENTRE. ALSO WE SEND THOUGHTS TO ALL THE EMERGANCY SERVICES IN NEW YORK FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY DID. Gwen & Bill Mustard
GWEN & BILL MUSTARD <TOBEY0@aol.com>
BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 08:40:07 (PST)
Oh, and if you do email me, let me know on here as I don't use often check in at that address these days.
NTJ
- Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 06:23:59 (PST)
Thomas, let me know when you will next be in the daisy. Due to Family coms. et cetera I can only show during the week. Roughly where is it, I don't know the Town that well. Would be good to meet B 4 your next trip if possible, you may be able to help me with a project I am about to undertake in the Far East. Tony won't be over for a while so you won't meet him yet, he still hasn't sent the money to fund a 'round' but he did ask how much he should make the Banker's Order out for. You can, with confidence, send me a note to notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com and I'll reply with a phone number so we can make arrangements. On the level.
NTJ <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 06:22:54 (PST)
Everyone who responds to J. Markie is positiveley reinforcing her negative behaviour. If we all ignore her she may do one of two things: treat the site and other people with respect, or, go away,( either one suits me ). Joolz.
Julie Davis <julie2033@yahoo.com>
Seaham, Durham England - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 05:04:56 (PST)
Just had a quick look at the once interesting G.B.MARKIE for everyone's sake give it a bloody rest.Have you got no one in that wonderful country you live in to E.M. your continuing drivel to? I'am sure there are like minded god fearing persons somewhere over there,I know they will be hard to find but let me assure you everyone in Seaham will be only too willing to assist you in your quest.Hev a nice day pet......
tony from spain¿
Spain of course - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 15:28:15 (PST)
Miss Markie, Do you have a life? I bet not, otherwise, how would you find so much time to try to ruin everyone elses right to use this web page. With the amount of time you spend telling everyone how wonderful you are, it is obvious you have no friends, and no one thinks you're worth a tinkers damn. Otherwise, you would spend time with the friends you profess to have. Please, do not use this site as your soap box. Your opinions insult me, and as I look at others comments, there are many that feel as I do. This is the Seaham Guestbook, not the Jaquiline, Miss Markie, pulpit.
Wills
Portland, OR USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 15:27:41 (PST)
Ms Jaquiline is Bin Laden in disguise
tootsie
kabul, afganastan - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 15:24:33 (PST)
To "little Sea" then who are you? use your real name and stop being a scared mouse - come on, you can come out of your little warm mouse hole and tell us all who you are. Or, you can e-mail me and tell me who you are. If you are Catholic, then I hope you went to Mass today. Hey I just bought a great book called "The Power of The Eucharist" It is really moving. But the book and you will fall in love again with your faith and just have a passion for the Lord. God Bless, your guest-book friend, Miss Markie :) PS The Lord and our Blessed Mother works wonders in my life - I am taught a lot about having "Humility!" and admitting when I am wrong about my historical facts! Just as well I have a good sense of humor and can smile at my own shortcomings. Again, I aoplogise I was so quick to tell you, you were wrong. Again, have a great day!
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 12:48:09 (PST)
I am a Fartolic
THE FART MASTER <FART@FART>
FART, FART, FART, FART,FART, FART,FART, FART FART - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 10:17:12 (PST)
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tom Garrett of Seaham. I know he is in the Air Force now, but would love to get in touch. Thanks
Vanessa <vanessa.charlton@citysun.ac.uk>
Sunderland, UK - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 09:50:45 (PST)
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tom Garrett of Seaham. I know he is in the Air Force now, but would love to get in touch. Thanks
Vanessa <vanessa.charlton@citysun.ac.uk>
Sunderland, USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 09:49:46 (PST)
I did major in history and I am a Catholic
the little sea anenome
- Friday, November 02, 2001 at 09:15:50 (PST)
Do not underestimate the power of THE FART MASTER.
THE FART MASTER <FART@FART>
FART, FART, FART, FART,FART, FART,FART, FART FART - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 09:05:18 (PST)
To "Little Sea" I apologise that I was wrong and will humbly admit you were right! :) Have a good rest of the day, your guest-book friend, Miss Markie.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:59:09 (PST)
To "Little Sea" I apologise that I was wrong and will humbly admit you were right! :) Have a good rest of the day, your gest-book friend, Miss Markie.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:58:43 (PST)
Quite Frankly, people, why do you have to stress that Guy Falks night is also about killing all catholics - Most of the children I work with are catholics as they are from Mexico or south America. Besides, Catholics and Protestants are all Christians - there is no difference in that we all believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and he died for our sins, so that we may have eternal life with him in heaven. So quit your "dig-inns" about Catholics. There are many Protestant denominations and there is the Catholic denomination, however, our common bond is that we all believe in Jesus Christ. So why bicker over something so trivial as the minor differences within our denominations. By the way today is All Saint's Day - a Holy Day of obligation and tomorrow is All Souls Day, so let us all pray for our loved ones and for all those souls who were killed in the September 11th attacks.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:56:40 (PST)
To Julie Davis, thank you for the information. Actually come to think of it, I think I know who you are. Have a nice day! Miss Markie.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:47:39 (PST)
FARTMASTER SAYS.......STOP BICKERING KIDDIES OR I'LL FART ON YOU.
THE FART MASTER <FART@FART>
FART, FART FART - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:42:57 (PST)
The Gun Powder plot was carried out by Catholics against James 1st and Calvinism, there are a lot of web sites about it. May I also point out that it is rude to insinuate that other people aren't very clever, indeed it indicates that they themselves are ignorant bigots. I did no think that the site was for such purposes. No response to this required thanks - Joolz
Julie Davis <julie2033"yahoo.com>
Seaham, DURHAM - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 05:59:33 (PST)
To "little Sea" Nope! I think you have your history wrong! I was never taught that bonefire night was also about killing all Catholics. In fact, I do not ever remember being taught anything about killing a certain sect of people. Maybe you should revise your history books - it is obvious you are not a history major. It is a shame, because history is so much fun! :) and informative - it is fascinating! You are missiong out on a lot. Anyway, have a Blessed Day!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 05:19:19 (PST)
If Lee Bunch is ever out there on the Guest-book, I saw your comments on www.friendsReunited.co.uk - Glad that you remembered me! Yes, I was all teeth - and yes! that was my smile!!!! I still like to smile!!! but I do not think I am as goofy! I too remember Mr. Macneany, you were in my English class and you, Paul Maghan, Richard Whitmore, Glynis Jones, Joanne Bryan and a few others use to make fun of me and said that I read - posh! Now I suppose I read American - Oh, who knows, I just have a funny accent now that is all, but do not sound like I come from Seaham - that is the truth! Anyway, SOOOO Glad you are doing well. If you get this message E-mail me sometime. I will actually pay the 5 pounds on my visa card today so that I can e-mail people from the friends re-united. Take Care and God Bless! Jacqueline Markie
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 04:01:33 (PST)
Jacqueline, I hope that you remeber to tell kids that the burning of the guy is in celebtration of killing Catholics.
the little sea anenome
- Friday, November 02, 2001 at 01:37:50 (PST)
the date was 1605 for bon fire nite. maybe in 300 years time people will be celebrating 11th september 2001 for another terrorist just like guy faulkes by the name of bin laden........
sid snot
- Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 14:48:25 (PST)
Hi, Jacqueline: Guy Fawkes night (Bonfire night) is November 5. My husband used to also celebrate Nov 4 - Mischief night, he claims not really "bad mischief". Do you remember the song - Light up the sky with Standard fireworks, heres to remember the fifth of November (I think thats how it goes!!) We celebrate Thankgiving around October 8. I think it is to thank God for the crops - I could be wrong. I remember Harvest Festival and distributing the food to the elderly in the "Lawns". I live in British Columbia about 1 hours drive away from Vancouver, yes Victoria is a beautiful place, the thing I always notice is people love the flowering baskets and take a lot of time and patience in their gardens. Apparently there is also a brilliant museum but I have never been in it. Thank goodness the rain has stopped for all the little trick or treaters.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission, British Columbia Canada - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 13:57:55 (PST)
Joan, I guess Canada and America are very much alike. I too, was telling a group of kids from the children's home about Guy Falks night and how it got started, when Guy Falkes wanted to blow up the houses of Parliment with "Gun powder, treason and plot" which is why we make a guy out of straw or hay and burn him on top of the bonfire. However, I could not remember the date at all. Does anyone know what the date was? It would be useful to me - so when I tell the story behind it, I have a date to back me up. Anyway, the children found it all weird. The kids also find it boring that in England we do not carve Pumpkins and have Pumkin pie and trick or treating. But I explained to them, that it is a difference of customs and traditions in each countries. One thing I often get asked, is "Does England celebrate Thansgiving?" I explain we have Harvest festival in September and the school kids go to church and put their baskest of food, fruit and vegetables at the altar and later they are usually distrubted to the elderly. I know that in Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated at a different date to American Thanksgiving. We have Thanksgiving here on the third Thursday of November and it is a reminder of when the English Pligrims came over on the Mayflower in 1630? (I think? I am not sure of the date - somewhere around there) to be able to have their religious freedom rights. The American native Indians shared their food with the Pilgrims - mainly Turkey and fresh corn (which is why corn is a popular vegetable in America) as well as potatoes and other vegetables. Is the Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated for any significant historical fact, or is it more of a Harvest fesival as it is in England? When I was in Canada, the summer of 1992 for a month visitng friends in Toronto, adn Hamilton the Canadians do not like to be compared to Americans; which is similar to the Scottish, they do not like to be compared to the English - but we are all British. Anyway, I had a lot of fun in Canada it is very nice. Though, I have heard that British Columbia, Victoria is absolutely beautiful!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 12:06:26 (PST)
Thanks for your reply Sara, but it has to do with the inside of your computer
charlton <charlton1937.fsnet.com>
seaham, durham england - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 11:57:04 (PST)
Yes I had forgotten that part, we did call the turnips, Jack Shine O' Maggies, was that just a Geordie word, my husband is from Yorkshire and didnt use that word, although they did carve turnips. Happy Halloween. Do you still have bonfires and Penny for the guy, and burn him on the top of the fire? I told my kids about doing that and they thought it was very weird.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission, Canada - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 11:02:05 (PST)
BRANDY, Bessies hole is still there, the pits have all gone, and so has the wooden bridge. Where the Cosy used to stand has been developed, and there is half of Malvern left. The rest of it was sold and the properties refurbished and turned into private houses. They are really nice, in fact my daughter lives there, hope that answers your questions. John Armes you saddo wht are you doing on this site? Hope you are well and like your new house.
Julie Davis <julie2033@yahoo.com>
Seaham, Durham England - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 08:27:18 (PST)
Eastlea Community Centre now boasts a beautiful brand new IT suite. There are courses available for everyone, from drop-in for older users to homework clubs for younger users. Elaine the IT development manager will be on hand to help with any queries and assist you if you get stuck. We have the internet, a web cam, a scanner and all sorts of good ideas to share. Do call in, you'll be made very welcome.
Elaine Marriott <elli@manisty.freeserve.co.uk>
seaham, durham england - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 08:21:33 (PST)
New Project for young people at Eastlea Community Centre. It's called the E-TYPE (Education and Training for Young People into Employment)and is for 16-25 year olds. Has lots to offer, can help with practically any problem young people face and staff will support and help them for as long as it takes. So if you are a young person or you know a young person in need, remember we are here. Have a nice day !
Julie Davis <julie2033@yahoo.com>
seaham, durham England - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 08:12:40 (PST)
BRUCE, The Water Babies seems an appropriate book for you to read! and in keeping with your limited vocabulary, so keep at it Lad, one of these days you will "grow up" we hope and make a worthwhile contribution to this G/book
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 04:56:46 (PST)
3rd of November Lengs Snooker club. The one and only HAPPY THE MAN. For all your New Order, Erasure, OMD, Pet Shop Boys needs.
Happy The Man <happy@home.com>
Seaham, Durham England - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 04:52:34 (PST)
Excellent web site. I was born in Seaham in 1951 & moved to Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire in 1954 & it must be 25years since i last visited Seaham. good to see Seaham seems to be getting some investment for regeneration after the devestation of the coal industry in the 1980's. agree with comments about art, seaham is a traditional community. need a list of hotels / guest houses on tourism site. I have gained a lot of information about me place of birth from both your web site & SULPHa's. I hope to revisit seaham in the near future to do a 'root's' type visit.
tom raworth <tw.raworth@ntlworld >
hilton, derbyshire - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 04:15:59 (PST)
To "Bruce" and "CB" Now hey, there is no need to be so rude or mean. If someone on the guest-book writes an entry and asks for an opinion, as "Lesley Roberts" from Arizona did, just last week on the topic from what she read in the "on line" Sunderland Echo, of course I was going to answer her back and give her an opinion, as that was what she asked for. Therefore, if she had not asked for an opinion, I would most likley not have made an entry on such an issue. Also, if Victoria had not made her opinion in regards to Our American President, George W. Bush, on the issue of homosexuals, again, I would most likey not have answered her or made an opinion on the topic. I am NOT blaming others, what I am saying is, if people on the guest-book are going to ask for opinions, then I am going to give one. Furthermore, you do not see me, writing back rude and insulting comments to those who do make opinions. This guest-book may also not only be used to contact old friends, it can be used for whatever people want it, as long as it does NOT become insulting to others; and I do not think opinions are insulting. In fact, it is a good thing we all have differences of opinions, as it gives a balance and a moderation in society - and it opens a door for discussions. So come on! people! stop being so miffed over small things - haven't you heard of "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff In Life." There are much more important things to be concerned over. I think we all learned from the September 11th attacks that life is too short and too precious to be fussing over trivial things. I think you all get annoyed with me because I just say it how it is and I am not afraid to stick to my convictions - well, just get over it. I am not rude to any of you. Anyway, have a nice day and Happy Halloween!!!
Jacqueline
USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 03:40:08 (PST)
HI DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE WEREABOUTS OF SUSAN @ VALERIE BELL FROM PARKSIDE WAITING TO HERE
DURAN
USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 22:40:20 (PST)
MISS MARKIE---Why don't you get a life and keep your drivel off the internet. This site was not meant for idiots to release their feelings to the world. You and a few of your cronies have ruined it.
CB
Brampton, Ont Canada - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 16:51:50 (PST)
Joan, those turnip lanterns - we called them "Jack Shine O'Maggies" did you? Mind you, when I was a kid we said things like "coined off" as well. Nowadays people just turn a corner!
John Armes
- Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 15:43:32 (PST)
Miss Markie, I am not miffed, just totally fed up of your attempts to hijack this guestbook and in the process put off other people from contributing worthwhile entries, how about limiting yourself to one sensible entry per week, less is more as they say, your need to appear in print so frquently must surely be a sign of some insecurity, unlike other guestbook friends I will not be providing oxygen for your flame, and as such this correspondence is now closed. Bruce.
BRUCE <hairychest@postmaster.co.uk>
SEAHAM, UK - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 15:30:00 (PST)
To "Bruce" Actually I do meet old school chums on this guest-book. if I did not contribute with such a strong opinion, then I would not have attracted the attention of a friend who I have not heard from in years. We are now e-mailing each other. So Bruce, you continue to enjoy this guest-book as most of us do and if you cannot debate without being miffed, then do not debate and ignore the topics. By the way, "Happy Halloween" everyone. Joan from Canada is right, the same applies here in America - Halloween is a big celebration. I also remember just carving out turnips and I carve out pumpkins with the children and wear halloween sweeaters! and just have so much fun! Take Care everyone and God Bless!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 14:03:17 (PST)
Can anyone tell me if Bessies Hole is still there? Can anyone tell me if the Cosy is still there? Can anyone tell me if the wooden railway bridge at Deneside is still there? Can anyone tell me if the Nack pit is still there? Can anyone tell me if Malvern Cersent is still there?
Brandy
Ex Seaham Resident, - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 13:35:44 (PST)
Happy Halloween everyone: it is 20 years since I had a Halloween in Seaham, but here in Canada people go crazy, commercially I think it is almost as important as Christmas, houses are decorated, and tons of money spent on the perfect costume. I remember as a kid, my mam or dad carving out a turnip - it must have taken some work, and putting a candle in it (we ate turnip for a week!!) thank goodness over here we carve pumpkins (do they do that in Seaham now?) In Seaham we would carry the turnip around the streets. Now my kids carve pumpkins and the pumpkins sit on the deck with a candle in. Kids dress up and go from door to door asking for treats. By the end of the night they have a carrier bag full of goodies. I have some great childhood memories of Halloween. Hope everyone has a good one. It will soon be Bonfire night - something we don't do here - more great memories.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission Canada - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 13:30:48 (PST)
It is quite apparrent from the lack of genuine entries on this guestbook that people are treating this facility as the joke that it has become and dont wish to waste their time using it for its original purpose of stirring old memories, and contacting friends, family and people who owe them money. Miss Markie, why dont you use your time more productively? i`m afraid you are simply boring the pants off me and many other people with your ability to have an opinion on EVERYTHING, as far as your childhood goes, have you ever sought counselling? it must be great to have worked in Germany but thats wearing a bit thin now. As far as your abhorence of gay people goes, why not read Charles Kingsleys "The Water Babies," you will find a very good character called Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, if people stopped ramming their interpretation of the Bible down other peoples throats and took this lady as their example, then the world would be a much nicer place. OOh my cat has just broken wind, lets all stand by for an important announcement from Jacqueline on the affect this has on the ozone layer.
BRUCE <hairychest@postmaster.co.uk>
SEAHAM, UK - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:59:08 (PST)
It is quite apparrent from the lack of genuine entries on this guestbook that people are treating this facility as the joke that it has become and dont wish to waste their time using it for its original purpose of stirring old memories, and contacting friends, family and people who owe them money. Miss Markie, why dont you use your time more productively? i`m afraid you are simply boring the pants off me and many other people with your ability to have an opinion on EVERYTHING, as far as your childhood goes, have you ever sought counselling? it must be great to have worked in Germany but thats wearing a bit thin now. As far as your abhorence of gay people goes, why not read Charles Kingsleys
BRUCE <hairychest@postmaster.co.uk>
SEAHAM, UK - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:58:01 (PST)
Great game against Arsenal on Saturday. Peter nearly got it right playing three centre halves. But if he wants it better with the present squad he needs to play Varga as an attacking centre half not as a sweeper. Hasn't it gone quiet about Sinclair!
Peter's Mentor
Seaham, UK - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:38:14 (PST)
I see that the Judiciary in their "wisdom" have reduced Tony Martin's sentence to Manslaughter and given him 5 years instead of a life sentence, One of Dickens characters once said "The law is an Ass" and this 5-year sentence seems to prove it! Tony Martin was just a frightened Man, who must have been frantic when he pulled the trigger on that young thug, who broke into his home. I regret the loss of any life, but my sympathies are on the side of Tony Martin, I think the Appeal Judges are sticking up two fingers to the Public, whose thoughts are with the Accused, lets hope a further appeal will be more benificial to Tony. and sorry for the strong language1
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:28:57 (PST)
Colin, I hadn't realised that you were in charge of censorship. Were you going to delete the site from your computer, or from the face of the earth?
vix <drvmccabe@aol.com>
- Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:26:59 (PST)
just passing thruogh,hello to anybody who went to st.bedes1971-76.
rob
seaham, durham england - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:25:22 (PST)
Unfortunately, I have only one tongue, so cannot respond to both your entries. Also unfortunately, you have allowed this page to be dominated by the unadulterated garbage issuing by the Markies of this world.It is very clear she has a very jaundiced view of the world, and intends sharing it with everone here whether you want it or not.Consequently, the site has very little to do with Seaham.
Colin Hall
Wellington, New Zealand - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:23:38 (PST)
Okay, people of this guest-book, I guess I have done it again and bugged you all - and why? I think because I am not afraid to give my opinion to a topic and have a debate and stick to my own beliefs. For heavens sake! each time I debate and speak my opinion, y'all start bombarding me. At leastI can make some insightful contributions to this guest-book. You know, we can all learn from each others life's experiences and opinions. Actually, I learn a lot from my dear friend, Victoria, she is a lot more liberal than I am, and gives me a whole new perspective on issues. I may not always agree with her, but at least it opens a door for thought and discussion. So come on people, stop getting miffed at my contributions. Remember, life is too precious and too short to be getting miffed over something as trivial as my guest-book contributions. Have a great day everyone! God Bless!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:21:56 (PST)
Colin Hall, Cat got your tongue?
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 14:43:07 (PST)
Colin Hall, Cat got your tongue?
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 14:28:09 (PST)
I agree with Sid Snot, people are getting tired of your prolonged and boring lectures regarding your personal life and background. Lets get on with how life is now and how we can make it better for all. When it comes down to it we all have a story to tell but most prefer not to let the whole world know.
Lil
USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:21:42 (PST)
Hello to all the people who read this.For two years I staied in Seaham with an exchange.It was a nice time there and I want to come to Seaham again in the next years.When you know Leanne Johnson, say "Hello" from me.Have a nice time.Bye p.s. sorry for my bad English.
Stephanie <servusle@aol.com>
Gerlingen, Germany - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:20:23 (PST)
Jaquiline, or Markie as your e-mail address suggests. If you have trouble with this gay woman, why do you still associate with her???? I think we all know who is sick. Why do you insist putting your drivel here? Go find a chat room that caters to your kind instead of bothering the people that really want this page to be used as intended.
Wills
Portland, Oregon USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:18:05 (PST)
Victoria, I had the discussion with my gay female friend what she think of gay couples raising children. My friend, was married a long time ago, had two children, a few years afterwards, she got divorced. She did not raise her children, her ex-husband did. Her opinion is this: Gay couples should NOT raise children as it confuses the children as to what is suppose to take place morally between a man and a woman. My friend, though she is gay, she is also a practicing Catholic and realizes being gay is sinful toward the Christian teachings. Therefore, she refrains from acting out the sinful actions of having a relationship with the same sex. She strongly feels that gays should NOT raise children as it really does send the wrong message to children and it can, in actual fact, have a tremendous impact and influence on the children. So there you have it! And of course, as I work everyday with children as I have for the past 14 years, of course I am more conservative in my ! way of teaching and I know exactly what society is doing to children and quite frankly, soceity is way too liberal and laxy-daisy and is sending the wrong messages to children. Victoria, I think you are a great person - as I remember you from school and you are very accomplished - so I feel kind of bad that I completely disagree with you on most of the issues discussed on this guest-book. I hope you do not take it personally -we just have differences of opinions. But again, that is okay as it helps gives a balance in society.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:16:05 (PST)
hi i am just responding to jacqueline markies comment about when she was at school and she was bullied i knew her and she was never bullied especially by my self or a few others she said i would like for u jacqueline to contact me and see what kind of live i have now
jackie <mad_aunt@hotmail.com>
seaham, durham england - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:13:28 (PST)
Jacqueline pet you seem to be a very unwell person. Can I suggest you see your doctor - you have a need to talk. Best wishes
P. Catching
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:11:29 (PST)
Colin Hall, When was the last time you contributed a serious topic to the Guest Book? stop knocking this wonderful G/book and lets see you make some worthwhile topics or arguments!
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:10:24 (PST)
Sid Snot, ta for pointing out how boring other peoples' messages are, while leaving such an entertaining message yourself.
the little sea anenome
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 08:09:19 (PST)
Richard Thorpe; Thank you, I couldn't have said it better myself. There is so much unadulterated rubbish written that I was seriously considering deleting the site.
Colin Hall
Wellington, New Zealand - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 07:44:21 (PST)
Hello to Richard Thorpe and Goodbye! keep your word and don't return for 6 Months or hopefully longer Cheers.
Tom Mix
- Monday, October 29, 2001 at 07:42:56 (PST)
miss markie and dr vix why dont you give each other your phone numbers instead of boring everybody else with your long tedious messages
sid snot <sid@snot>
- Monday, October 29, 2001 at 07:41:43 (PST)
charlton, does SIMMS stand for Seaham Intermediate School???
Sara
Seaham, - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:58:38 (PST)
To Richard Thorpe. You've got a point Richard, but I think people have a riht to discuss whatever they want on the GB as long as it's not offensive (there is always the AGB for that). If everyone was like you and only visited the GB every 6 months there wouldn't be much going on would there?
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:56:45 (PST)
Anybody out there can fix me up with any old SIMMS memory
charlton <charlton1937.fsnet.com>
seaham, durham england - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:52:15 (PST)
Could I please ask why everyone seems to be discussing sexually related topics in a Seaham Harbour guest book. Could I also say hi to all those people visiting this website outside of the seaham area. Hope you enjoyed it. Anyone from Seaham, e-mail me, Ive never actually spoken to anyone else from seaham online! thanx, luv Lyndsey
Lyndsey <www.kickassiny2k@aol.co.uk>
Seaham, Durham England - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:50:27 (PST)
To Victoria, I am more comfortable around gay men, for just exactly what you said, that gay men are not likely to fancy me, than gay women are and I know that, because my friend, who is female, who is gay, has the "hots!!!" for me and I am So VERY UNCOMFORTABLE around her. It annoys the heck out of me. I find it to be sick, perverted and pure un-natural. In fact, I rarely get together with her for coffee or lunch because she stares at me all the time and my goodness! it is the most uncomfortable feeling - it is not natural for a member of a sex to be so attracted to the same sex. To me it is sick! Think how you would feel if one of your gay female friends fancied you? I bet deep down you would feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, associating on a regular basis with someone who is gay, who thinks they are in love with you, is only encouraging perverted thoughts for the gay person - it does not help the situation and it encourages sin. It is like if I find a man attractive! and I am having sexual thoughts about him, because I think he is so very cute, then by hanging around him, when he is not available, then I am just encouraging myself to have impure thoughts.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:48:03 (PST)
Miss J.Markie is the new Joan of Arc.
The Pope
- Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 12:44:59 (PST)
Jacqueline, hi! I just re-read the bit about you being more comfortable around a gay man than a gay woman. I find this hard to understand. Gay people are not more likely to fancy you, or to be predatory, or to be perverted. Do you feel uncomfortable around all heterosexual men?
dr vix
- Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 13:04:47 (PDT)
Hi Jacqueline, I can't help but disagree with you. You've written when you think about homosexuality you have to agree that it's unnatural; well I don't. You say you have gay friends and then go on to say that you think it's not normal to be gay. If someone ever called me abnormal I wouldn't consider that person a friend. You mention high divorce rates and yet you seem to think that most children would only think it was normal to have two parents; one male and one female. This is a very out of date idea of a family unit. I was brought up by my mam, who was a single parent, and I didn't think this was abnormal. If a child is brought up in a safe and loving home then why should their environment seem abnormal to them? By the way I just got back from seeing a Mark Thomas gig in Edinburgh. He was fantastic and got a well deserved standing ovation. I don't think that you'd agree with his view-point that the U.S. is the greatest supporter of terrorism (supplier of arms to,! and trainer of terrorists) in the world though.
dr vix
- Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 13:03:26 (PDT)
To "Lesely" Yes, I am very conservative, however, I am NOT an extremist! I am very vocal when it comes to speaking out my own opinons on issues. However, I am also open to listening to other people's point of view. Take Victoria for example, she is, in my opinion, a lot more liberal than I am. However, she always gives me something to think about. I take the time to read her comments and evaluate and reflect what she has said about a certain topic. Then, if I agree, I agree, if I don't agree, then I don't. But at least I take the time to reflect. I have friends who are not of the Catholic faith, I have a good friend who is agnostic, I have friends who are African American, in fact, next week she and I are going to the city to the spa, to lunch and to shop! :) (My favorite thing!) If I was so right wing, I think my parents would have made quite a few comments when they were visiting me this past March, but even they noticed, as much as I am conservative, I try very ha! rd to accept people for who they are. I think I come accross as a judgmental, critical, right wing extremist, when really I am not. I am just NOT SHY when it comes to voicing my own opinions and preferences.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 13:01:45 (PDT)
Being Seaham born and bred I once visited this site regularly, but over the last six months I have not bothered until now. I find it incomprehensible just how much drivel, personal attacks, sniping, backbiting, and downright stupidity is allowed in the enrties on the guestbook. Isn't it about time that everyone read the note on the guestbook header where people are invited to contribute. It says "The main purpose of this guestbook is to allow Seaham Harbour folk around the world to keep in touch, to find each other, to explore their roots and to share cherished recollections." Somehow it seems impossible for contributors to follow this suggestion. From reading the comments over the last six months I suspect there are only around 20% that are justifiable entries. This viewpoint is probably one of the eighty per cent not justified but I had to say something, and having had my say I probably won't be visiting this guestbook for another six months or so. It's about time ! Ed took a hard line and tidied up things with all the drivel and un-related contributions being confined to the alternative guestbook where they belong. Richard Thorpe (not a pseudonym).
Richard Thorpe <thorpe53.freeserve.co.uk>
Sunderland, - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 12:59:52 (PDT)
Lesley, I just read your entry, and this is just what I have been talking about for a long time now - people have just become so darn too liberal for words! To supply 13 years old with condoms and the morning after pill, is just encouraging sexual intercourse among teenagers. Come on adults! Be with me on this one. Why are we not teaching our children to wait until marriage before engaging in sexual intercourse. (Or at least to wait until they are emotionally mature enough to deal with a sexual relationship. Teenagers do not have the emotional capability to understand the full depth of an involved sexual relationship.) Why are we no longer teaching children/teenagers/young adults about having respect for their bodies as well as their partners bodies? Why are we no longer teaching morals and the morals of the Christian teachings are the same morals of any religious group. In fact, the muslim faith is one of the strictest when it comes to people staying virgins until m! arriage. Our world no longer knows "what is sin" because we have become so liberal and it is all a "free for all" attitude. If you just look at the magazines in the stores at the checkout counter, what are most of them about? Sex! and having the perfect body, money, greedy, power, control. We have a pathetic T.V show called, "Sex in the City" it is directed to the age group of the 20's I would say, however, many high school kids watch it, and what is the message it is giving out? Yes, that is right, It is giving the message that it is okay to just have sex with whoever, whenever - not a thought on personal self-respect. In fact, more than half of the televisions shows are focused on free sex, money, greed, power, control and plain selfishess! You know, children today are just growing up too fast - faster than their emotional maturity can keep up and parents and other adults encourage it. I see children everyday, and everyday I can see their innocence slowly been taken away fro! m them. Children are now desensitized against violence, sex, greed etc... because that is all they see playing those video games, and the movies they go and see. Families no longer teach that girls are ladies and boy are gentlemen. I was on a date the other week with a very nice man, and he was complimented because I let him pay for my dinner. Whereas, some women he has gone out with are so liberal, they want to pay for their own dinner and this gives the message to the man, that a woman no longer wants to be treated with gentleness. Now, after I have gone on a few more dates with a man, then I offer to pay for dinner or take him out for dessert or lunch. I believe in "Women's Rights" but it has just gone over board and now look at the message we are sending to our young children, who, by the way, are our future leaders - what a mess! So what is the other alternative to not handing out comdons or supplying the morning after pill? I guess the alternative would be more teenage! pregnancy - we are in a "catch 22!" Children are just exposed to far too much these days - I mean for goodness sake take a look at the music that is focused toward children. Brittany Spears for one - all her music is about is sex! and she gears her music to 8, 9, 10, 11 years old and parents go and buy their children this type of music. Come on adults, Wake Up!!!! Lesley, I have no idea what the answer is - I just think we all need to go back to morals and values and go back to whatever religion we are comfortable with and turn back to God because the world is just getting out of hand! There is just too much sorrow in our world today and we are doing it ourselves - we only have ourselves to blame. As of yet, I am not married and therefore do not have children, but at times, I think to myself, I am not sure I want children, because I do not know if I would want to raise my children in such a loose, selfish, greedy, imoral society - it has just got so out of hand! Another examp! le, I sent my nephews some things from America and not one of their parents can sit down with the children and teach them to write me a thank you note and they are older kids. I mean, that is just manners in general and it is a value of appreciation. - just where is the respect for one's self and for others these days? Because I think it has been lost for years now and I am not sure we are doing a good enough job at finding it back again. Well, I have had a good rant and rave, so I am off for now. Have a good day everyone. I would be interested to read other people's comments.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 12:57:16 (PDT)
: I just finished reading the Echo online today. How about a new line of conversation. In an attempt to cut teenage pregnancies in Sunderland kids as young as 13 can register for condom cards for free condoms and they'll be making available the morning -after pill. Thoughts on this anyone.
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 02:02:36 (PDT)
Come on Brian B. Give Hacqueline a break. At least she is sharing her opinions, you don't have to agree with them. And her submissions to the GB have caused some good discussions. If you want Mad Max use the AGB.
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:17:38 (PDT)
: Whether you agree with it or not Jacqueline, you'll have to join the rest of the 21st Century in recognizing what is a valid sector of society. You seem to have a hard enough time assimilating with the rest of modern society that doesn't share your cloistered views. Do you really think people would submit their lifestyle to the scrutiny and scorn of people like you just for the fun of it and to be fashionable. You will always have the extreme fringe groups whose behaviour you find objectionable (Right-wing extreme christians and the KKK for example} As long as a child has two loving parents whatever their gender what's the big deal! Some would think that your views shoved down
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:14:34 (PDT)
How long will Seaham Harbour on Line have to put up with mary markie@aol.com I ask myself? Come back MAD MAX all is forgiven.
Brian B <beresford.b@lineone.com>
Southampton, Hampshire England - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:11:44 (PDT)
Seaham Enquirer, I must need to get out more as well cos I thought it was bloody funny. Can you do better?
Isaac
- Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:09:47 (PDT)
Miss Markie if you open your Bible it will tell you that you do not have the right to judge others and that includes the Gay people.Now for your sins say 5 Our Fathers,5 Hail Marys and go live with a Gay couple for 2 months.Amen
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:08:38 (PDT)
This message is for JOHN ARMES Please make sure someone tells him there is a message for him. Hi John, I just got off the phone with Susan Wicks, as you know she is the Vicar of the Church in Whitburn. I had called her to tell her that I will be keeping her and her mom in my prayers tomorrow at my Rosary prayer group. Anyway, Susan and I were having such laughs at how WE ALL use to behave when we were in St. John's Church Choir many, many moons ago! Oh, John, we were just funny and annoying as anything to each other. Gosh! don't you wish you could go back to those days and then change everything about how we were and how we acted? I do! Also, when I think of days gone by, school days and church days etc... it makes me feel so old! Also, it makes me think that I was such a little pain in the butt! Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you were also in our conversation. Hope you are well! God Bless! your friend, Jacqueline. PS. I bet you still look like Tom Cruise! ! as cute as can be! You should be married, 'cos, I just remember you were just so good looking! Anyway, have a nice day!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:07:10 (PDT)
To - Seaham Enquirer, come on , didn't you even crack a smile ? I know you have a sense of humour.I do get out , we aren't all convicts over here .I also thought "The Life Of Brian " was funny , mine has It's moments too
Oz Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:04:43 (PDT)
Victoria, on the subject of homosexual parents raising children, think how confusing it must be for the children to have to deal with trying to understand why their two dads or two moms do not have normal relationships with the oppoiste sex as most people do. Also, how confusing it must be for the children to see their two moms or two dads kiss each other. When you think about it it is really quite un-natural. Furthermore, here is something to think about: Are children a product of their environment? Most people are and some either escape the negativity by driven to determination, whereas as some children go completely the opposite of their positive loving home environment. When it comes to children of gays and lesbians, do you think they are influenced by their home environment? I know from some of my own life experiences I have indeed been influenced by my home environment. I am afraid of marriage and commitment due to the divorce rate in my natural family and due ! to the divorce my sister experienced. I am careful with relationships and very cautious. For the most part, we as adults, are indeed influenced by how we were raised and by our home environment. I would be very surprised if children who are raised with homosexuals do in fact learn how to have a healthy relationship with the opposite sex. Just as children who have been raised in abusive homes have to teach themselves as adults, how to learn to have a healthy relationship with the opposite sex. I work alot with children of all backgrounds and social economical environments and I can tell you, I am NOT in favor of children being raised with gay parents.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 04:48:18 (PDT)
Can David and Doris O'connor who emigrated in 1967 please leave their new e-mail address
curtz
seaham, durham england - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 04:45:32 (PDT)
Miss Markie lets all get together and be one big gay happy family
Big Girls Blouse
- Friday, October 26, 2001 at 04:43:58 (PDT)
oz brian,you really should get out more if you think thats funny!!!!!!
seaham enquirer
- Friday, October 26, 2001 at 04:42:49 (PDT)
To - Believe it or not , that leaked memo was a great piece of comedic writing and very funny
Oz Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 12:36:47 (PDT)
J.M.Markie;Yes I did! I can see by what you wrote back that you just do'nt get it and never will,so again,enough said.
F.X.Riley
Ca USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 02:02:11 (PDT)
WOW...Jaquelin sure is a right wing extremest. George W. Bush is one also. No wonder she is blinded by him. He doesn't speak very much on any media because he always stumbles over his words, repeats himself, and comes across as very poorly educated. Wait he was poorly educated. He barely skated through an American college. Guess it was the Cocaine and sexual adventures that he was having that affected his grades. Too bad that was swept under the rug. We all have a right to our own opinions, I would just like to make sure that the people that I have met in Seaham are aware that not all Americans share the view of this extremist.
Wills
Portland, Oregon USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 02:00:34 (PDT)
Hi Victoria, I read your entry on the Guest Book this morning and really I am not sure what to say in regards to your friend who is gay and has a daughter. As you said the daughter's father died along time ago and her mother just now realized she is in love with another woman. So what should become of the daughter? While I am not in favor of homosexuals raising children, in this situation I am stummped for words. (You do that often to me - you give me something to think about) Here is another senerio: The long term affects of children being raised in abusive homes are horrrendous. However, I think the long term affects of children being raised in homosexual homes are equally horrendous. How can a child learn what is a "normal" healthy relationship that is suppose to take place between a man and a woman as a married couple. But I know, there again, how can children learn what is a healthy relationship when a man and woman, who are married, are being abusive toward one! another and abusive toward the child. Victoria, I am just not sure on this answer. I just know that I know what is moral and what is not. I have 2 gay friends myself, I have known one since I worked in Germany almost 15 years ago and I have known the other for three years - one is a guy and the other is a female. I can say I am more comfortable with my gay guy friend than I am around the female gay friend. I think because I am NOT GAY and therefore do not at all comprehend it - to me it is sick and un-natural. it is not the way we were made. We were made as man to love woman so that our love can be enjoyed in an intimate way and that children can be produced. Otherwise, our world would not survive without people. To me the "Gay" thing is just not natural. I also get annoyed when I hear of the gay rights parade that they have here in Chicago and New York and San Fransisco etc... Not because I think they should be treated any differnet as other people, but because I cannot stan! d how they "flaunt" their behavior. They dress progative, they cross dress, they kiss and squeeze each otehr in public and touch their private areas - they wear next to nothing and they act like slutty animals and it is an insult to the human race. I think too, that people now think they are gay when really they are not! It has now become the "in" thing to say, "I am gay." I think too, too many young teeagers who are at an impressionable age are being influenced by these homosexuals. I mean to me, it is just perverted - it is just NOT NATURAL!!! and I am not too comfortable with children being raised with homosexual parents. Now folks that is just my personal opinion - it is NOT A JUDGEMENT!!!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 01:58:13 (PDT)
believe it or not, that was a classic my friend, to others I say, do not mock, it could happen! Realname: Seaham Resident
Seaham Resident
- Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 01:54:50 (PDT)
Dr Vix........I recently bought a fish and when I cut it open to prepare it for lunch, I found a syringe in its stomach. Was it a drug haddock? Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Hee Hee Hee.
Mark E Smith
- Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 01:53:34 (PDT)
Check this out people. A leaked memo sent to yours truly by a man on the inside of the E.U. reads as followed “The European Commission has announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the E.U. rather than German. As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty’s Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five-year phase-in plan that would be known as ‘Euro-English’. “ In the first year the letter ‘s’ will replace the soft ‘c’. Sertainly, this will make the sivil servants jump with joy. The hard ‘c’ will be dropped in favour of the ‘K’. This should klear up konfusion and keyboards kan have one less letter. “There will be growing publik enthusiam in the sekond year when the troublesome ‘ph’ will be replaced with ‘f’. This will make words like ‘fotograf’ 20 per cent shorter. In the third year, publik akseptance of the new spelling kan be ekspekted to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible. Goverments will enkourage the removal of double letters, which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al wil agre language is disgraseful, and they should go away. By the fouth year, peopl wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing ‘th’ with ‘z’ and ‘w’ with ‘v’. “During ze fifz year, ze unesesary ‘o’ kan be dropd from vords kontaining ‘ou’ and similar changes vud of kos be aplid to ozer kombinations of letters.After zis fifz yer,ve vil hav a reli sensibl riten styl. Zer vil be no mor tubl or difikults and evrivun vil find it ezi to understand ech ozer. And ze ve vil tak over ze vorld!”
believe it are not <topman@the.E.U.>
- Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 10:24:23 (PDT)
: I agree FX Riley. Thanks for saying what needed to be said to Ms. Markie. She does have a way of going on and on and on.
Lil
USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 10:21:12 (PDT)
Jacqueline, hi! Of course I don't mind what you call me - I've been called a lot worse than Victoria. I respect your right to your opinions but I do not have to agree that Bush is better than Clinton. I'm also not sure where the several places in the bible that condemn sex before marriage are found. I'm a bit more new testament and wonder why Jesus was such good mates with Mary Magdeline if sex was such an issue. Plus I certainly do not believe that homosexuality is abnormal or harmful to kids. One gay friend of mine is a teacher and knows more about child care than I do. I know a gay couple who have been together for over twenty years, and theirs would be a very stable environment to bring up a child. None of these people have kids, but I'd like to ask you what your answer to this situation would be. I have a close friend who I've known for about 14 years. She's had several boyfriends and has always thought of herself as heterosexual. Last time I saw her she was goi! ng through a bad time 'cos she'd fallen for a woman and was scared about the predjudice she might recieve from others when she came out. Her girlfriend felt the same, and had a daughter. To simplify the moral argument as far as infidelity is concerned, the kid's dad had died, a long time ago. When these people got together as a couple what should happen to the daughter? Should she go into care? Or should the two women not be allowed to live happily together, just to appease other peoples' predjudices? I'm interested to know what you think.
dr. vix
- Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 10:19:03 (PDT)
To "FX Riley" Well..... I guess you just told me! Also, you know that you are also a person who judges. You are judging George Bush on what he did 20 years ago. Actually, here is some news for you, we are all judgemental people, because we are human and it is the humanistic thing for us to do. That is: to make an opinion about something or someone and most likely and often enough our opinion comes across as if we are passing harsh and cruel judgement; when in actual fact all we are doing is stating our own views/opinions. Therefore, I conclude that ALL of us are guilty of being judgementalat sometime or another in our lives.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 10:16:49 (PDT)
"Father Ted" Oh stop!!! I am NOT 45 years old - I am a young, very young looking and trim 32 years old. Also, did you not know that it is very rude to imply a woman's age - it is not good etiquette.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 15:50:52 (PDT)
J.M. Markie; You tell me not to judge that idiot Bush but then you sit there and judge Clinton for something that the Republicans made public knowledge of because of sour grapes toward the Democrats for winning the election over Bush Sr.It seems to me that you get up in the morning and are controlled by the Republican Party and the Catholic Church like a little wind up doll and you ca'nt see past the nose on your face unless one of them tell you to.I would suggest you look in the mirror before you say someone should'nt judge someone else for something,because you are the most judgemental person on this Guest Book.Enough Said!
FX Riley
Ca, USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 15:49:17 (PDT)
Miss Markie as you are now in your 45th year. Is it not time you got married.
Father Ted
- Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 11:37:03 (PDT)
To "Little Sea" Sorry, I did not phrase myself too well. I meant Margaret Thatcher was a well respected leader from people around the world.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 02:07:25 (PDT)
Victoria, (By the way, I hope you do not mind that I address you as Victoria and not as Dr. Vix. I address you as Victoria as that is who I remember you by, and I have never been a one for shortening names, so it is not out of disrespect to your Degree.) Anyway... to my point, If George Bush is trying to encourage teenagers to stay celibate until marriage (Of course I agree 100%) and it is not happening, then who is to blame? Certainly not George Bush. The media, Hollywood and parents are to blame! If parents do not install some form of morals in their children and teach them that their bodies are special and sacred and should only be used when marriage vows are taken, then children/teenagers will never learn to respect their own bodies and those of their partner. We as adults can make our own decisions and we know what is moral and what is not; if we do not make the right and moral choice then we only have oursleves to blame if something goes wrong in our relationsh! ips after we have had sex. Teenagers, on the other hand are still growing and learning about life and the world they live in. Furthermore, we would not have as many unwanted pregnancies or abortions if people waited until they were married before having sex - as we all know contraceptions are not 100% safe. Besides, sex or rather "love making" is suppose to be more beautiful when shared with only the person you are married to. It is in numerous places in the Bible where it says it is best to wait until marriage before engaging in intercourse. I think, President Bush is trying very hard to just be the best president he can be. You have to admit he is 1000 times better that Bill Clinton who vetoed partial birth abortion (A child can be aborted up to term - that is sick and evil!) The President is being the best he can be and he just cannot please everyone as we all have difference of opinions. Furthermore, Victoria, the condons in the schools in New York were invented when Presi! dent Bill Clinton came into office 8 years ago - that was not the doing of President George W. Bush. Also, when President Clinton cameinto office, it was when the schools were encouraged to read books to elementry children addressing the issues and almost encouraging that it is okay and normal for children to live with gay and lesbian parents. Now, Victoria, I am aware you have a much more liberal way of thinking than myself, however, don't tell me you think it is normal for children to be raised in a homosexual home environment.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 02:05:46 (PDT)
Jacqueline. I had no idea that Mrs. T is from around the world. That does make her very special. To be honest I'm mostly just frightened of her hair.
the little sea anenome
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 15:01:39 (PDT)
As a supporter of the IRON LADY i feel it is my duty to pass on the details of lesley robert's whereabouts to the appropriate authorities,because what i hate are whinging arseholes that complain mightily about things in general but fail to pay their dues.Stay in the US you TAXDODGER!we dont need the likes of you here.
seaham enquirer
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 15:00:22 (PDT)
Leslie, hi! I hope you're happy and well. I seem to agree with most of the views that you hold - opposing predjudice is one of my favourites too. I suppose given the fact that we live on opposite sides of the Atlantic it isn't altogether surpirising that we have different views about the current bombings in Afghanistan. I can't help but fear for the people who are going to starve this winter in Afghanistan. I don't think the West have been complacent about maniacs since the Gulf war. I've read that the U.S. worked with Bin Laden during the cold war, and believe that most governments are only interested in their own agendas at any given time. I heard the other day that while 6000 people died in the U.S. as a result of the terrorist attacks, which were very terrible and evil, the U.N. reports are every month since the Gulf war, 6000 children die as a direct result of U.S. sanctions in the Middle East. I'm not sure about the accuracy of reports in the press, but I wish ! that there was some way the bloodshed could be stopped, rather than increased.
dr. vix(again)
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:58:51 (PDT)
Jacqueline, I'm not sure that George Bush's moral crusades are very moral. Take his drives to encourage teenage Americans to remain virgins until they are married for example. 87% of Americans have sex before marriage so who is his campaign aimed at? His 'morality' schemes take money from programmes that provide advice and contraceptives to poor people and teenagers and dish out downright lies about sex, for example about how effective contraceptives are instead. The campaigns also dish out gender stereotypes about what men are like and what women are like that are pretty backward and damaging in my opinion. It probably won't surpise you that I agree with the former Bishop of Durham that Mrs. Thatcher's government was an evil one. Taking milk away from school children, taxing merchandise that was being sold to help starving people, privatising our national wealth. I don't think that hate is too strong a word to describe how I feel about that woman.
dr vix
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:56:57 (PDT)
Jacqueline, on which planet have you been living. Thatcher is about as popular as a fart in a space suit with most people in the UK. She was elected by a minority of the adult population and her policies were aimed at a minority of the electorate. Anyone who had money got more, anyone who hadn’t much of anything got even less. Her eleven years in office saw unemployment rise from 650000 to over 4 million. She introduced the hated Poll Tax. The wealth gap grew ever bigger and investments in our public services were slashed to unmanageable levels. She was a member of a party opposed to equal pay for women and a national minimum wage. You wont read these things in her book – you had to be here to witness it. Where were you?
Isaac
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:55:26 (PDT)
To "Seahan Enquirer" Glad you agree! Margaret Thatcher did a great job as well as she could.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:53:41 (PDT)
To "Micky" in a way I admit that I agree with you and I feel a little shameful. On the Thursday after the attacks, when Bush made his big talk to the nation, he said, (not word for word) bu that we need to wipe out all terrorism and those countries who were supporting terrorism would not go unpunished. I thought immediately, "Well, he had better do something about his own country supporting the IRA." Even here in Chicago, the Irish hold BBQ's and the prodeeds go to the IRA. I once went to a summer picnic, and I was astonished that the preceeds were going to the IRA, so I immediately left! I said, I am not supporting any Terrorist group! I am ware that in Boston, for years and years they have supported the IRA. Also, too, yes, America has now made sure that nothing like the September 11th bombing will never happen again. However, there is no such thing as "never" there are always going to be terrorist groups who want to destroy America and the American people. But I d! o think that if it had happened elsewhere, we most likely would have got involved somehow or another. But there again, during the time we were sending our troops to Kosovo, in 1999, at the same time in Sudan, Africa 1000 of Christians were being slaughted and we never did a bloody thing about it. Yet, we went to Somalia in 1993, but nope! we never went to Sudan - how sad. If we are going to help countries, we should make sure we help ALL countries in humanitarian need. Now I am actually feeling pretty bad for the civilians in Afghanstan - I think we are going over the top and I am talking to both the Americans and the British. Yes, our goal is to destroy the Taliban and Osma Bin Laden, but hey, I think we are getting a bit of an ego, and I am nervous for the outcome of all of this - we are already seeing some of it with the Anthrax scare.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:52:08 (PDT)
To "FX Riley" Okay, well I may just look into the past of George Bush. But then again, on the other hand, why should I judge him by his past mistakes from 20 years ago. Would you like to be judged about how you were 20 years ago? How does one's past of 20 years ago, affect who he is this present day? It does NOT! One's past behavior has nothing to do with who the person is today. If the person has reedemed himself, as Bush appears that he has, from his faith and beating the alcohol problem he once had, then why hold the past over his head. It is how we behave in the present that counts and makes all the difference - not how we were 20 years ago or so. Why don't you just admit, that Bush is doing it better than the other guy we had in office for 8 years. Admit that Bush has put some dignity and respect back into the White House. Have a great day!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:49:14 (PDT)
To Lesley, well that is fine, we are all entitled to our own opinions. By the way, I never paid poll taxes either because I had already left the country and was working in Germany. I am glad you defined your level of "hate" but hating people in my opinion, is at a different level of hating food - I hate sushi - but that is a food and not a person. The food has no soul or emotional feelings, but people do as we are human beings and human beings should try very hard not to have hatred toward one another. When referring to people, we should just say, we really dislike the individual and disagree with all he says, does and stands for. That is a more diplomatic way of expressing ones instense dislike to a person. Hope all is well in Arizona and that you are not having as many Anthrax scares. Have good day!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:46:52 (PDT)
Jacqueline; I can understand how Leslie can say that she hate Bush,before you worship the ground he walks on find out a little about the mans past.In the 80's he was involved in the loan scandals but Daddy quickly got it hushed-up while baby George made his fortunes off other peoples losses,not to mention the last crooked Presidential election.If you check the man out as a person and not a Republican you might see past all his Bull-crap.Leslie is not alone in her feelings for the man.
F.X. Riley
Ca USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:50:41 (PDT)
To "little sea" Sorry to hear you have such hate for Margaret Thatcher. She was a wonderful and well respected leader from around the world. Her only mistakes toward the end of her 11 years in office, was the fact she brought out the Poll Taxes. I see everyone loved her during the Falkland War crisis - she did an excellent job. I have read her biography and she really was a down-to-earth woman. She is an inspiration as she only came from a Butchers daughter and worked her way up in society. You should read her biography and then maybe you would have a more positive view of her. let me tell you, she was never in favor of Britian being united with Europe and I agree 100% Also, during the time she was Prime Minister, all those who were seeking the "dole" had no complaints - that was because they were better off on the dole, lazing their bums off, and getting benefits - she made life easy for those on the dole. Buy her book and read it and then I would like to hear your ! opinion of her.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:48:41 (PDT)
: Hi John, nice to see you on the Guest-Book, hope you and your family are doing well. I will be mailing your parents their yearly Christmas card at the beginning of December. Hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Anyway, in response to your reply, No! I do not believe at all that George Bush got elected under suspicious circumstances. Al Gore had the state of Forida recount the votes I think four times, he just wanted them to keep counting the votes until he had got the most counts - when each time it was George Bush who was gaining the most votes. Besides, guess what? we have a moral president with a faith in God and it was about time, Bill Clinton just made America the laughing stock of the world. No, George Bush is Not perfect, but who is? Are you? Because I am certainly not! and I attend Mass almost every day and go to regular confession and belong to prayer groups and humanitarian groups, but it does not make me holier than thou or perfect - b! ecause none of us are that good or perfect. However, I firmly believe our President of America, President George W. Bush has a sincere heart and is really trying his hardest to be the best President he can be and to do his work with a sense of values and morals - He has put Dignity and Respect back into the White House. Anyway, how is life going for you? I hope good! you were alway a nice enough guy; you deserve to have things going your way for a change. Did you hear that Susan Wick's mom had a stroke. I am actually going to write to Susan, and will mail it to either her dad or to Jane Barkers, to be sure it is passed on to her. My mom did tell me that Susan is the vicar of a church, but I have forgot where now. Boy! it seems so long ago since we were all young pre-teens and teenagers in St. John's Church choir. I hear the church now has no young faces - which is quite a shame. My Nephew, our Sharon's oldest boy, who is ten and a half years old, is actually in the Boy Scouts ! - not sure if he attends the evening where your mom is the leader, but he loves it anyway. How is your Jacqueline doing? I hope she is well, send her, your Michael and your parents my kind regards. Take Care and God Bless, your old time friend, Jacqueline! :)
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:46:25 (PDT)
Blimey, Jacqueline....Congratulations! You really have opened the old proverbial "can of worms"!
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:43:25 (PDT)
Blimey, Jacqueline....Congratulations! You really have opened the old proverbial "can of worms"!
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:43:22 (PDT)
Jacqueline I think that there are worse feelings to have towards objects than hate. Also I don't think that I hold it in the same context as your delicate vocabulary. I also hate spinach, sushi, ignorant and predjudiced people and also hated Maggie Thatcher who was one of the reasons I moved, and I also hated her lousy poll tax which I never paid by the way.
Lesley Roberts
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:41:39 (PDT)
like it or not anenome!!Mrs T put this country on the map again as a economic and political power.She had,and probobly still has more balls than that pussy Blair.
seaham enquirer
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:39:57 (PDT)
Dear Leslie I am sorry but I do the think the USA have overreacted BIG STYLE!! Like I have said, because this happened to the good ol' US of A the world has to come to its aid. Yet America turns its head when money flows from its shores to Belfast to blow woman and children to bits. America calls China most favoured nation, as it tortures and kills thousands upon thousands of Tibetan's. I think that if Paris was attacked instead of New York, America would be urging restraint. What happened that day was unforgivable but blowing up red cross hospitals and killing innocent people will not bring back loved ones. One atrocity does not deserve another.
Micky
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 04:38:47 (PDT)
Jacqueline.Didn't George Bush get elecetd under suspicious circumstances.I'm not sure he's so moral.
John Armes
- Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 08:40:07 (PDT)
Jacqueline. You may not hate any politicians but I truely madly deeply hate Mrs. Thatcher for being a mad evil old cow.
the little sea anenome
- Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 08:38:40 (PDT)
Hi Lesley, most of the times I enjoy reading your comments, even though I may not always agree with you, you have a way of writing down your thoughts without offending people. Though, I am NOT offended by your recent comment, I am a bit surprised at how you can "Hate" anybody! The word "HATE" is such a strong, negative word with much feeling. I mean, I really did not like that Timothy M'cveigh or Terry Nichols, or anyone who purposely hurts others and are malicious. However, to hate our President George W. Bush is a bit over the top - don't you think? As much as I disagreed with Bill Clinton and quite disliked him - I still did not know him enough to want to have "hateful" feelings toward him. Let me tell you, George Bush is a moral man. Yes, he may have not lived the perfect life before his Presidency - but which President has? NONE! Bush continues to seek the advice from his wonderful cabinet, he gets together with Religious leaders to prayer and seek advice. He is! truly trying very hard not to offend any particular group in America. He has a lot of pressure on him from the Christian Fundamentalists, but he certainly tries to do the right and moral thing - even though we may not always agree with how he does things. He is 10000 times better than Bill Clinton or than Al Gore, There is no need at all for you to be "hating" George Bush. What has he ever done to you? You do not even know the man. Besides, as you have said yourself, he is doing a very good job with this Afghan crisis - so do not be hating the man, he is trying to save your butt and everyone elses, but of course when there is war, there are always casualities. If you want to hate someone or some people, dislike the terrorists who are trying to destroy the country we have chosen to live in. Have a nice day!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 09:36:47 (PDT)
Hi there I used to live in Seaham and have been recently looking at your website to see how the town is getting on. By the way great website. Brings back a lot of memories of when I was living there. Even though it just five years since I once lived there I have lost contact with all my friends as living down here in the North West has became a bit of a strain. But this place ain't so bad. I've got some great mates and with them around to be there for me, I don't feel so alienated. I'm not askng for you to find my friends for me and I don't expect you to. But if you could get a message to my old Primary School Headmaster (Mr Coates) at Ropery Walk Primary School it would be fantastic. I have visited quite a number of times but never had the chance to stay for a great number of time to contact my friends. And as you can imagine travelling to the North East is a bit of a journey thank you and I'll check out your website again soon. Simon Gowland
Simon Gowland <gowlandsi@yahoo.co.uk>
Westhoughton, Lacashire England - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 12:28:53 (PDT)
Micky I agree the French and Germans wouldn't have reacted this way, but only because they don't have the military resources to do so. But I bet you my years pay if it had happened in London Tony Blair would have done exactly the same with the US aiding him. I hate George W Bush but this is the only time I actually agree with him. I also believe that since the Gulf War we've all been a little complacent about the other maniacs out there. I heard a great quote from Actor James Woods if this had happened in Russia, within 20 minutes the 3 potential countries responsible would have been nuked flat without even a second thought for proof or political agreement from the rest of the world. So I don't really think the US has overeacted especially since I live here now.
Leslie Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 12:25:45 (PDT)
Micky, I have to agree with you except for one thing. Can you remember a couple of years ago when a Chinese delegate was coming to see Prince Charles? One bloke did care enough about the plight of Tibet that he stood on a street corner in London quietly holding a Tibetan flag. He got arrested.
dr vix
- Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 13:19:11 (PDT)
The only reason the Afghans are getting blown to smithereens is because the attack was on America. If the attack had taken place in Berlin or Paris no repercussions on this scale would have happened. The Chinese have been raping, murdering and looting the Tibetans for years and years and nobody could bloody care less. But as soon as something happens to America its world war 3.
Micky
- Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 03:22:06 (PDT)
: I meant Oklahoma - soz - I need a holiday
dr vix
- Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 03:20:40 (PDT)
Dr. Vix: It is OKLAHOMA - please get the location correct. However I do agree with what you wrote. Thank you
Lil
USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 16:39:35 (PDT)
i would like to say that i think there is too many charity shops in seaham harbour and they should think about putting some good shops there
leanne <leakenuk>
seaham, durham - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 07:37:33 (PDT)
Hurrah for the man that is happy! I'll get my sound system out on 3rd November, so I can blast their top tunes around my watery cavern.
the little sea anenome
- Monday, October 15, 2001 at 15:33:25 (PDT)
Well said Benny Halflug! I didn't mean to rant so much, but all the anti-Islamic feeling disturbs me, as does the fact that it was suggested that I formed my opinions because I have some Indian relations (eh?), and not because, like many others, I am capable of independant thought. When Timothy McVeigh was convicted of the Omagh bombings his name was connected with New-World-Order right wing Christian fundamentalists, some of whom were possibly happy to see that bomb go off, although we weren't subjected to any propoganda in evidence of this, I did not see such a wave of hate against right-wing Christians. You don't have to scratch the surface very deeply to guess why it's easy for people in the West on mass to unite against Muslims. Having said that, fundamentalist Muslim violence scares me as much as fundamentalist Christian violence.
dr vix
- Monday, October 15, 2001 at 15:32:04 (PDT)
Its Perspective Jackie!
Dr Giggles
- Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:39:51 (PDT)
i want to know if there is a webpage(or dot com) engaged in forecasting the result of football match(superior grade)in Engalnd and Italy.If anyone knows the information on this mentioned above.Pls don't hesitate to contact me by mail.Thank you all in advance.
no name
- Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:38:28 (PDT)
Stop press............................Happy The Man gig, 3rd of November. The Snooker Club
Happy The Man
- Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:37:04 (PDT)
As former residents of Seaham we wish to join with everone to express our sadness and compassion for those people, family, friends and relatives of those affected by this terrible event. However as part of a generation who survived World War 2, we would like to suggest that perhaps it would be an appropriate time to remind ourselves of the grit and determination shown by the British people at that time and support our American friends as they supported us in our time of need.
ken & joan hopps <kenhopps@aol.com>
halton hills, ontario canada - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:35:47 (PDT)
Hi Victoria, Not much comment here - I guess I have been stummed!!Thank you for putting some things into prespective for me.
Jacqueline <: mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 17:18:59 (PDT)
My ancestors sailed out of the Harbour in the days of the coal trade. anyone out there with knowledge of that name and the Burns family.best wishes to all.
E Storey <ernest.s@virgin.net>
Scarborough, North Yorkshire England - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 17:16:46 (PDT)
: Has anyone any information on my grandfather Reuben Peter Squire or any of his family, he lived in Seaham from approx 1870, he had three sons_ William, Richard, and Joseph, also daughters _ Edith, Married Name Dobson, Louis, Married name Olds,Agnes, and emmaline
R Squire <Ron4431@AOL.Com>
Sheffield, UK - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:59:48 (PDT)
: I thought personal attacks were verboten here. No? Anyway the atcks on the 11th September were wrong and are IMO indefensible however the US and UK attacks on Afganistan are wrong too. I was merely trying to point out that we in the West are more likely to be brainwashed that the Afgan people. After all TV, Radio and the press probably reach over 90% of the population here and most of them ( especially the tabloid newspapers ) are feeding us what the politicians and their editors want us to know. Just because it's on TV etc does not mean it's true or even the whole story. It would take a brave editor to step out of line and risk attack by the rest of the pack. The Afgan people have little access to the media and probably little interest in it unless it can tell them where their next meal is coming from and where they can go to avoid the bombs and the war. As for these native people fighting against the Taliban regime in Afganistan who says they are going to be any better than the Taliban at ruling the country and feeding their people. From what I've seen and heard and read it's far more likely that they intend to replace one form of oppression with another and that their interests are in maintaining the drug trade and lining their pockets. Just think for yourself rather than accepting the stuff in the Western media and for goodness sake try to put yourself in the place of some of the so called terrorists. How would you feel about the West if you were brought up in a refugee camp while your homeland was occupied by people supported and armed by the West. You might feel more than a little hostile towards the West and if someone comes along and promises you and your family a season ticket to paradise in exchange for your miserable existence on this world you might accept. The TV pictures from Pakistan show people demonstrating and rioting. Who are they? Mostly exiled and refugee Afgans. They've got every right to be upset. What's the betting that today's peace march get less than thirty seconds on the TV news and a small column on page three in most newspapers. : I thought personal attacks were verboten here. No? Anyway the atcks on the 11th September were wrong and are IMO indefensible however the US and UK attacks on Afganistan are wrong too. I was merely trying to point out that we in the West are more likely to be brainwashed that the Afgan people. After all TV, Radio and the press probably reach over 90% of the population here and most of them ( especially the tabloid newspapers ) are feeding us what the politicians and their editors want us to know. Just because it's on TV etc does not mean it's true or even the whole story. It would take a brave editor to step out of line and risk attack by the rest of the pack. The Afgan people have little access to the media and probably little interest in it unless it can tell them where their next meal is coming from and where they can go to avoid the bombs and the war. As for these native people fighting against the Taliban regime in Afganistan who says they are going to be any better than the Taliban at ruling the country and feeding their people. From what I've seen and heard and read it's far more likely that they intend to replace one form of oppression with another and that their interests are in maintaining the drug trade and lining their pockets. Just think for yourself rather than accepting the stuff in the Western media and for goodness sake try to put yourself in the place of some of the so called terrorists. How would you feel about the West if you were brought up in a refugee camp while your homeland was occupied by people supported and armed by the West. You might feel more than a little hostile towards the West and if someone comes along and promises you and your family a season ticket to paradise in exchange for your miserable existence on this world you might accept. : I thought personal attacks were verboten here. No? Anyway the atcks on the 11th September were wrong and are IMO indefensible however the US and UK attacks on Afganistan are wrong too. I was merely trying to point out that we in the West are more likely to be brainwashed that the Afgan people. After all TV, Radio and the press probably reach over 90% of the population here and most of them ( especially the tabloid newspapers ) are feeding us what the politicians and their editors want us to know. Just because it's on TV etc does not mean it's true or even the whole story. It would take a brave editor to step out of line and risk attack by the rest of the pack. The Afgan people have little access to the media and probably little interest in it unless it can tell them where their next meal is coming from and where they can go to avoid the bombs and the war. As for these native people fighting against the Taliban regime in Afganistan who says they are going to be any better than the Taliban at ruling the country and feeding their people. From what I've seen and heard and read it's far more likely that they intend to replace one form of oppression with another and that their interests are in maintaining the drug trade and lining their pockets. Just think for yourself rather than accepting the stuff in the Western media and for goodness sake try to put yourself in the place of some of the so called terrorists. How would you feel about the West if you were brought up in a refugee camp while your homeland was occupied by people supported and armed by the West. You might feel more than a little hostile towards the West and if someone comes along and promises you and your family a season ticket to paradise in exchange for your miserable existence on this world you might accept. : I thought personal attacks were verboten here. No? Anyway the atcks on the 11th September were wrong and are IMO indefensible however the US and UK attacks on Afganistan are wrong too. I was merely trying to point out that we in the West are more likely to be brainwashed that the Afgan people. After all TV, Radio and the press probably reach over 90% of the population here and most of them ( especially the tabloid newspapers ) are feeding us what the politicians and their editors want us to know. Just because it's on TV etc does not mean it's true or even the whole story. It would take a brave editor to step out of line and risk attack by the rest of the pack. The Afgan people have little access to the media and probably little interest in it unless it can tell them where their next meal is coming from and where they can go to avoid the bombs and the war. As for these native people fighting against the Taliban regime in Afganistan who says they are going to be any better than the Taliban at ruling the country and feeding their people. From what I've seen and heard and read it's far more likely that they intend to replace one form of oppression with another and that their interests are in maintaining the drug trade and lining their pockets. Just think for yourself rather than accepting the stuff in the Western media and for goodness sake try to put yourself in the place of some of the so called terrorists. How would you feel about the West if you were brought up in a refugee camp while your homeland was occupied by people supported and armed by the West. You might feel more than a little hostile towards the West and if someone comes along and promises you and your family a season ticket to paradise in exchange for your miserable existence on this world you might accept. : I thought personal attacks were verboten here. No? Anyway the atcks on the 11th September were wrong and are IMO indefensible however the US and UK attacks on Afganistan are wrong too. I was merely trying to point out that we in the West are more likely to be brainwashed that the Afgan people. After all TV, Radio and the press probably reach over 90% of the population here and most of them ( especially the tabloid newspapers ) are feeding us what the politicians and their editors want us to know. Just because it's on TV etc does not mean it's true or even the whole story. It would take a brave editor to step out of line and risk attack by the rest of the pack. The Afgan people have little access to the media and probably little interest in it unless it can tell them where their next meal is coming from and where they can go to avoid the bombs and the war. As for these native people fighting against the Taliban regime in Afganistan who says they are going to be any better than the Taliban at ruling the country and feeding their people. From what I've seen and heard and read it's far more likely that they intend to replace one form of oppression with another and that their interests are in maintaining the drug trade and lining their pockets. Just think for yourself rather than accepting the stuff in the Western media and for goodness sake try to put yourself in the place of some of the so called terrorists. How would you feel about the West if you were brought up in a refugee camp while your homeland was occupied by people supported and armed by the West. You might feel more than a little hostile towards the West and if someone comes along and promises you and your family a season ticket to paradise in exchange for your miserable existence on this world you might accept. The TV pictures from Pakistan show people demonstrating and rioting. Who are they? Mostly exiled and refugee Afgans. They've got every right to be upset. What's the betting that today's peace march get less than thirty seconds on the TV news and a small column on page three in most newspapers. The TV pictures from Pakistan show people demonstrating and rioting. Who are they? Mostly exiled and refugee Afgans. They've got every right to be upset. What's the betting that today's peace march get less than thirty seconds on the TV news and a small column on page three in most newspapers. The TV pictures from Pakistan show people demonstrating and rioting. Who are they? Mostly exiled and refugee Afgans. They've got every right to be upset. What's the betting that today's peace march get less than thirty seconds on the TV news and a small column on page three in most newspapers. The TV pictures from Pakistan show people demonstrating and rioting. Who are they? Mostly exiled and refugee Afgans. They've got every right to be upset. What's the betting that today's peace march get less than thirty seconds on the TV news and a small column on page three in most newspapers.
Benny Halflug <BH@earlug.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:56:24 (PDT)
I've just uncovered the Seaham website -- what a fine idea. I was born in Seaham Harbour a short time (ahem -- 1936!) ago, and we left there in 1947 to move to Canada. My father was Jack Law, and mother was Betty (Lawson) Law: both of their parents were from the "Harbour" area too. I went to school (probably the building has gone now?) at the top of Church Street (i.e. the Church's end), on the left, facing the Church. Any overlapping contacts out there? Alan.
Alan Law <alanglaw@shaw.ca>
: Kelowna, BC Canada - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:53:17 (PDT)
: Dr Vix,what kind of doctor are you that knows martians have no sense of smell?we should be told!
seaham enquirer
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:51:14 (PDT)
Jacqueline, I've only just read the end of your message. It surprised me a lot. Surely you don't think I formed my views because of who my relatives are? The most surprising thing is that you seem to think that India is a Muslim nation - it's predominantly Hindu. Surely you've heard about the whole religious situation in India / Pakistan / Kahsmir etc.? As it goes my own Indian relatives are Christians, and my views are my own. If people wish to believe that I'm against my country then they're entitled to hold their own views, as I'm entitled to hold mine. As a Catholic you probably remember the story about Jesus disagreeing with the Pharasees (I never could spell that word). Was he a traitor, or did he just think for himself and express his own views? Personal views, particularly when they advocate non-violence are surely a good thing? I'm surprised that George Bush has the divine right to decide that if people don't agree with the bombings, then they're on the side! of terrorism. Talk about oppressing and brainwashing people. What about the amendments and freedom of speech?
dr vix <another rant>
my two cents, - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:49:51 (PDT)
Jacqueline you make it sound as if all American Muslims are rioting and this is clearly not the case. I have heard more reported attacks on Muslims over the last couple of weeks than the other way round. You are stereotyping a whole culture, and at the same time you're accusing others of being brainwashed. Don't you think that the US and it's coalition are using propaganda at the moment (and generally anyway - we can only be aware of our own medias' versions of events can't we?)? Do you find the coalition countries stressing the numbers of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, or stressing the fact that Osama Bin Laden worked with the US during the cold war, when he was useful to them? You accuse Muslims of making distinctions in terms of religion, say that this is wrong, and then go ahead and make a massive distinction in terms of religion yourself when you write about Muslim opposition to the war, when in fact many others, including myself are opposed to the bombing ! of one of the poorest nations on our earth. You make it sound like there is just Muslim opposition, and that it is 'us and them', but many people have voiced their concerns about this military action, there have been huge meetings about this in Glasgow and in London. That doesn't mean to say that the people who are concerned about the bombings in Afghanistan don't feel sympathy for the people affected on September 11th. Of course I do. But who was the first nation to send condolences to the US? It isn't your average Afghan's fault that s/he lives under the Taliban regime, but it is your average Afghan who will suffer the consequences. I think it's important not to make religious distinctions, as you claim the Muslims are, however I'm afraid that it is you who is making a religious distinction in this case. It is possible to feel concern about the current bombing of Afghanistan, and feel outraged that people lost their lives on September 11th, and not be a Muslim. I wish I knew! what the answer to the problem is, but cartainly know that I feel concern for the civilian casualties. Also many Muslim women outside of fundamentalist countries do actually choose their dress, and some prefer to cover up for cultural reasons. It's patronising to suggest that all Muslim women are under the thumb. And also, it is Hindus who wear saris; Muslims wear Yashmaks. I'm interested to find out if you actually know many Muslims?
dr vix
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:47:38 (PDT)
Would be pleased for any information regarding my forebears. Grandfather was Peter, married Jane Hately approx 1880, had 7 children, Edith,Louis,William,Richard,Joe,agnes,Emmaline,?
Ron Squire
Sheffield, S Yorks UK - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 07:46:09 (PDT)
Benny , find the other half of your lug and while you're at it switch your brain on ,this time Jacqueline is on the ball . Haven't you been watching the fanatical religious leaders in Pakistan exhorting their followers to kill every foreigner they come across ? it also seems to be irrelivant to this mass of hate , that there is an internal native army intent on overthrowing the Talaban and the lunatic in their midst in Afghanistan
Fred <universe>
here and now, - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 07:48:16 (PDT)
Victoria, I get your point, however, why is it that American born Muslims and some British born Muslims are also rioting against the military action? This is not a war about one's religion, this is about pure down right acts of evil. What Osma Bin Laden and his terrorist group did on September 11th to New York, and to Washington DC and the other plane that went down in pennsylvania was a delibrate act of provoking us into retaliation. Now that we are, we are accused by plenty of Muslims in America and in the UK and around the Muslim world that we are now terrorising. When indeed we are NOT! This is NOT A WAR that has anything to do with one's religion. However, even Muslims here in America do indeed have a different way of thinking because it is their culture. They are raised in a Muslim environment, though they are still here in a western civilization, their up bringing is indeed different. The women still have to wear their sari and cover their face and body and th! ey still do not have much of a "say" in the household. They are being raised as if they were back in the Islam world, when really if they choose to live in the western culture, they should keep their religion, however, should be allowed to live as a western cultural woman. "They" are making it a religious war, not us. We Americans and British are successfully completing our mission and that is to destroy the Taliban's military plants, so that they can never again, carry out such evil acts of terror on any country ever again. I understand that you have some close connections with India and that may include close Muslim friends, but please, Victoria, support Britian and America in this war against terrorism. Your arguement comes accross that you are not on the side of your country. Perhaps I am wrong and If so, I sincerely apologise.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 07:46:03 (PDT)
Some of you are one up on me because I know very few Muslim / Asian people so I have great difficulty understanding such extreme religious beliefs. Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Middle East political situation, no argument can justify what happened in New York on Sept 11th. Yet all I see on TV is rioting Muslims calling for even more American blood with there so called religious leaders in the background fanning the flames of hate. If they had been religious leaders in my church I would disown them and the faith. Even though British and American born Muslims seem to be more moderate, there condemnation of what happened could best be described as muted.
Tom
Ex Seaham , - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 13:59:24 (PDT)
: I'd just like to repond to an earlier guest book comment and point out that my muslim friends and relatives do not have thinking that is 'off the wall' to my own, or 'completely different ways of doing things'. If a martian landed and observed me speaking to one of my muslim friends or relatives they'd be hard pushed to find any differences between us at all. The main cultural difference I can think of between me and some of my muslim friends isn't our different religions, as the basics of peace and respect are the same, but that some of my friends don't drink. But then again some of my less orthodox Pakistani-muslim friends can give me a run for my money in that department too.
dr vix <drvmccabe@aol.com>
- Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 10:15:05 (PDT)
hi everyone. It's great to see your home town on line isn't it? is there anyone from year 10 at seaham school on here? or anytone that knows me at all? (it's lauren herring here) if so feel free to drop me an email matey!!!!! love ya all, lor xxx
lauren <laurenherring86@hotmail.com>
SEAHAM!!!!!, Durham England - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11:27:23 (PDT)
Nice site...
Alexey <asko@freemail.ru>
Tallinn, Estonia - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11:25:19 (PDT)
Jaqueline, if any has been "brain wahsed" it's you. If your message is typical of the thinking in the US then it's time to stick our collective heads between our legs and kiss our asses goodbye.
Benny Halflug
Seaham, - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11:23:28 (PDT)
I have placed a few messages on the guestbook, does anybody know the address of Janice Graeham ( nee Bleasdale ) of Ash Crescent, great site I still enjoy visiting Seaham when I am back in Blighty
Philip Vickers <philip_vickers@baxter.com>
Birkirkara, Malta - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 16:03:49 (PDT)
"Val Roberts" That is the best idea yet! Let Osma Bin Laden have a taste of his owm medicine - let him know what it is like to be a woman under the rule of the Taliban. However, that still would not solve the problems of terrorism; this is a major issue and it needs to be accomplished. The Afghan locals are really not understanding our mission. They are now accusing us of terrorism. Our mission is to destroy all of the Talibans terrorist sites. Unfortunately, in war of any kind, there are alway casualities, whether civilian or military. They must understand though, we are trying to destroy the terrorsit sites with our air strikes, at the same time, we are sending down humanitarian supplies to help the local people who are suffering under the rule of the Taliban. Though, I am sure they do not understand, because they are being "brain wahsed" into thinking this war is against all Islams and it is NOT! Their culture is just so different to the westernized culture, conse! quently, their way of thinking is completely off the wall to that of our way of thinking and doing things. Let us all hope and pray for the best; as I think this could lead into something mighty ugly. Again, Val, your idea was great!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 16:01:50 (PDT)
SEAHAM IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE AT IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. THE BEACH IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SITE TO SEE, IF YOU ARE NOT FROM SEAHAM I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO MOVE HERE. IF YOU COME HERE ON HOLIDAY YOU COULD ALSO COME AND STOP AT THE BEST ACCOMEDATION AT THE LUXURIOUS PARKSIDE. WITH THE BEST ENTRTAINERS IN THE WHOLE OF ENGLAND FOR EXAMPLE ROCKY. SEAHAM IS THE PLACE TOO GO,
HAYLEY <WHATEVER@BUSHINTERNET,COM>
SEAHAM, DURHAM ENGLAND - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 16:10:00 (PDT)
youre right i dont understand!!!!!!i can see where the similiarities lie though.
green and white
- Monday, October 08, 2001 at 16:07:55 (PDT)
Sorry but Kylie can't make it to the Snooker Club this millenium. I'll have a word with the next best thing though - Kiley of Kiley's taxis is quite keen and I'm assured he is a fantastic "Queen" soundalike!
Kylie's Agent <Kylie@kylieaus.com>
- Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 15:44:50 (PDT)
: Here is the best idea I've heard so far - As for what to do with Osama bin Laden ( and other terrorists ). Killing him will only create a martyr. Holding him in prison will inspire his comrades to take hostages to demand his release. Therefore, I suggest we do neither. Let the Special Forces covertly capture hime, fly him to an undisclosed hospital and have surgeons quickly perform a complete sex change operation. Then return her to Afghanistan to live as a woman under the Taliban.
Val Roberts
Seaham, - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 15:43:07 (PDT)
Cool site. Thanks Poke'Mon
Fran
USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 16:04:51 (PDT)
Anne Brignal, There are 5 Keegans listed in the telephone directory for Seaham, would you like the details E-mailed to you direct?
Seaham Resident
- Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 16:02:46 (PDT)
Hello, I am writing in the slim chance of hearing back from anyone who may know of a family from Seaham Harbour. The family name was "Keegan". I would dearly love to hear from anyone with that name, or knows of a family from there with that name.
Anne Brignall <brignall@bigpond.com>
Rylstone, NSW Australia - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 13:26:49 (PDT)
we love happy the man
next pistols
- Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 04:09:18 (PDT)
can you get kylie to play the snooker club?she may be antipodean but she is lush!!
green and white
- Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 04:08:16 (PDT)
What is wrong with the Alternate?I wish someone would fix it because I'm celibate and it's the only fun I have.Ta!
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
Durham, UK - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 04:06:57 (PDT)
: STOP PRESS........................... Due to popular demand Happy The Man will be playing a one off gig at Leng's snooker club this year. Date to be confirmed.
No Name
- Friday, October 05, 2001 at 12:42:42 (PDT)
Next Pisstols, Dont give two hoots about your next Gig, your all a load of rubbish
Happy Harry
- Friday, October 05, 2001 at 12:41:22 (PDT)
: ???????????
Working or not
- Friday, October 05, 2001 at 12:38:53 (PDT)
Dolphin in the Harbour. Unfortunately Happy The Man are not doing any gigs at the moment. They are currently writing an opera in praise of the little known Yorkshire artist Fellsnort Fezzypegg who died in 1754. This massive body of work will hopefully be ready for Christmas and performed for the first time in Church street much to the annoyance of shoppers and shop owners alike, as the opera last 24 hours and has to be performed at excruciating volume levels. With any luck they will be arrested before any ear drums start to bleed.
Zip Colaka
- Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 09:02:03 (PDT)
no we aren't - what can you tell us to keep us up to date
up to date
- Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 08:59:22 (PDT)
I hope you folks in Seaham are keeping up dated with the crisis against terrorism issue. Did you all hear Tony Blair's speech? I did! I think he was outstanding! He said it how it is! However, I am just not sure of the outcome of all of this, I think we may find ourselves in a deeper war this next coming year. it is all still pretty nerving here in America. Well, on another note, I will be so sorry if Ropery Walk school is pulled down. I went to that school from 1973-1980 and in those days it was one of the best primary schools to attend. Well, hang in there Seaham folk, life could be worse, just look at all the poverty in Afghan. Have a great day and count your blessings.
.
USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 15:54:34 (PDT)
is true(and I dont doubt it) we should do something about it! Howabout all us Residents "boning" our Councillers and letting them know they can't just ride roughshod over the wishes of the People whom they represent!
Seaham Resident
- Monday, October 01, 2001 at 05:57:45 (PDT)
Yes Folks thats right! Do not bother sending your children to Ropery walk school because it is going to be bulldozed. The council & the dock company without any concern for you or your rug rats are going to knock it to the ground, and this is how they are going to do it... Shortly after the the warehouses are operational, lets say for argument sake about 1 years time. A report will be drafted saying ( after much pontificating ) " Due to the hazardous items that are being stored and nearness to residential areas of the warehouses some thing will have to go." And as it has just cost millions to build the damned things, it won't be them. So the schools will have go and maybe your homes as well. Bye Bye.
Mr Evenmore Miffed
- Monday, October 01, 2001 at 05:10:24 (PDT)
A builder working on the new dock company site said to me " Has none of the residents of this area complained about what is happening here?" He was referring to how near the warehouses are going to be to a residential area. " Not in any great number." I said. He shook his head in disbelief and told me that in all his days he had never seen any thing like it and in any other part of the country there would be absolute hell on. " That's all right." I said. "We are use to it." " The council could rape our wives, sell our children into slavery and we would still vote for the nest of %$&* who allowed this to happen." "I've got some more news for you." He said. " Those two schools are going the journey." As he pointed to the nursery and Ropery walk infants & juniors. So on that happy note I would like to award Seaham & Easington councils the Sly, Back stabbing, underhand, lying through your teeth award of skulduggery. Congratulations.
Mr Slighty Miffed
- Monday, October 01, 2001 at 03:13:12 (PDT)
dearest sea anemone. I dream about your soft fringes. Where can I hear the music of 'happy the man' that so stirs your soul?
the dolphin in the harbour
- Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 14:04:16 (PDT)
I read with interest the comments from various contributors on the environment and behaviour of some that reside in Dawdon.The circumstances described are a common feature in many deprived areas throughout Britain.It is true to say that central and local government have attempted to invest in these areas with a view to revive the wellbeing of the communities in question.Dawdon is no exception.Mr Mason himself earlier described initiatives high on the agendas of local forums. Personally,I contest the notion that vast sums of public money being "invested" in this manner is the solution to eradicating the social iils in Dawdon or other areas affected by high levels of unemployment,ill health,poor housing,crime or the low self esteem of these communities.A recent survey on social inclusion strategies commissioned by Community Care was conducted in the 10 most deprived areas in Britain revealed one-third felt their financial situation had deteriorated over the past four years. Despite the millions of pounds already spent on the regeneration of run down areas,more than a third said their area was in a worse state than before 1997.Only one-fifth noted an improvement.I firmly believe that this government's strategy has failed to improve the lives of people in disadvantaged areas.Furthermore,one could argue that their policies have even omitted many vulnerable groups altogether.For example,children,young people,disabled,older adults,and individuals with severe addiction problems-all of which can be found in Dawdon. Is not time for this government to commence a shift in policy? It's clear that middle England is Blair's priority and not the so called Labour heartlands.The residents of all these deprived areas must bring their concerns to the Labour government.It's imperative that local and national politicians are continuosly reminded that they have a duty first and foremost to their constituents,not to policies which are to keep their party in Government! Why should the ceiling on national insurance contributions not be lifted or income tax be increased?The funds that are generated could be amalgamated to the monies presently used to fund regeneration initiatives,but rather than fund New Deal initiatives and the like,it should be used to increase social security payments,provide better local authority services,free nursing and residential care,enable access to good quality free education to all,including university education.This action will instill confidence in the communities.They will take controll of the direction of their own areas,providing the means to initiatives they believe are important to themselves.A more wealthy,healthy and confident community will soon evolve into a vibrant,forward thinking force which can reinvent Dawdon.The residents of this village and Seaham have faced many struggles.On each occasion they have risen to the challenge-think of the mining diasters,industrial disputes,the bombings during The World Wars.Have faith in the resolve and determination of the people of Seaham and they will deliver.
MO
durham city, - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 09:32:07 (PDT)
Sea anenome, I'll be there to here the pisstols on Sunday but I've heard they're rubbish!
The Real Happy Harry
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 10:11:26 (PDT)
We'd love to come and hear the Next Pistols at their next gig, but we'd die if we ever left our watery depths. Maybe you can crank up the sound at your next gig? We heard Happy the Man's lovely melodies from our home in the depths last time they played at the snooker club. Their tunes are our faves.
the little sea anenome's sea lion friend
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:51:45 (PDT)
Surely a woman who is nearly forty years old can remember The Sex Pistols? She'd have to be Pretty Vacant not to. They had some very jolly tunes, although they weren't nearly as good as The Clash. The Underwater World of Arthur Two Stroke were one of my own favourites, for obvious water-y reasons. Put on your rubber suit you're looking good. These days I prefer the more modern tunes of Happy the Man.
the little sea anenome
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:47:43 (PDT)
p.s. you have a nice day too !!!!!
next pistols
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:17:32 (PDT)
dear miss markie , we're not the sex pistols . we're the NEXT PISTOLS. thank you . god save the queen
next pistols
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:15:51 (PDT)
You know, what on earth is al the hyp over the group "sex pistols?" I mean, who are they for goodness sake! I can tell you now, I do not care for the group. I like quieter soft music and enjoy alot of classical, celtic, soft jazz, soft country, and contempory christian music. Have a great day,
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 05:14:46 (PDT)
Tracing my genealogy - William George Parker who was living at Seaham Harbour in 1890 as a mariner
Susan Stiles <d.stiles@desgnenv.datanet.co.uk>
Alton, Hampshire Great Britain - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 01:05:07 (PDT)
So advice when do you your marriage is over? When the partnership becomes a charity
sad
USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 00:42:18 (PDT)
I would like to regain contact with some of my former school friends from Deneside Juniors, Seaham Girls Grammar School and Ryhope Grammar School or any one else who remembers me. I was at Deneside Juniors from 1950-57, my last class teacher being Miss Burgess. I also recall Mr Dodds, Miss Kellaher and Mr Wilkinson, the Headmaster. At Seaham Grammar I was in Z and my class teachers were Miss Eagle, Miss Bassit(Mrs Bowman), Miss E Grant and Miss Fairey. Iwould very much like to hear from my friends Mary Watson and Zena Robinson. The Headmistress when I began was Miss Hudson, who was soon replaced by Miss Howell. I moved on to Ryhope Grammar in 1963 where I spent two years in sixth form. My friends there were Heather MacLagan and Avril Williams. I would also like to hear from John Foster and John Foggin (Foggin's Newsagents, Church Street) From there I trained to teach at Bishop Grosseteste college in Lincoln along with Anne Peacock, also of Seaham. My sister still lives in Seaham and I visit regularly. I have lived in Grimsby since 1966.
Anne Storey (nee Knowles) <Annestorey@btinternet.com>
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire England - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 18:58:32 (PDT)
anarchy in the u.k.
next pistols <ms markie are you "pretty vacant">
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 15:26:34 (PDT)
Isaac, I resemble that remark.
The Real Happy Harry
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 13:04:02 (PDT)
Not short eh!! Could be a bit of room for growth upstairs bonnie lad.
Isaac
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:40:09 (PDT)
Harry's Helper you asked if you could help! I'm a bit short of Beer Money a gift of say £100-00 would buy my beer for a week Cheers. ps. I'm not "short" in any other department.
The Real Happy Harry
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:18:28 (PDT)
Tony is in Durham City today, Thomas in on business in the Far East and Markie is back, as you can see from the entry below. Anything else I can help you with.
The Real Happy Harry's Helper
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 09:11:52 (PDT)
Victoria and lesley, yes you guys have a point, I suppose now that I am in my 30's the men I date are usually around my age group and now it does not make too much of a difference to me whether he has a degree or not, because, like all of us, by the time one is 30 or so, you usually are educated by life experiences.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Chicago USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 04:39:02 (PDT)
Where are you? Tony from Spain & Thomas Johnson, also Miss Markie,,this Guestbook is Dead without you all! Please come back.
The Real Happy Harry
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 03:43:44 (PDT)
Where are you? Tony from Spain & Thomas Johnson, also Miss Markie,,this Guestbook is Dead without you all! Please come back.
The Real Happy Harry
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 03:43:32 (PDT)
it mustn't have been very memorable
vix
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 01:20:05 (PDT)
you told me youd be my quine!!
happy harry
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 13:24:34 (PDT)
no you daft mare (vix) i was the one who slipped you one round the back of the snooker club!he went to the toilet,you and me took advantage!!you dont remember?????
happy harry
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 13:22:01 (PDT)
xxxxxxxxx
aaaaaaa <zzzzzzz>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 06:31:29 (PDT)
Hey! Happy Harry! Are you the pervert that was caught looking at my lad's bits in the lav. in the Oddies last year?
dr vix
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 04:51:07 (PDT)
Dr Vix I second your opinion, a college education doesn't guarantee a man will have an ounce of common sense. I just celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary to a great guy who barely scraped through his high school in the USA. yet he's intelligent, caring and very successful. Just look at history and see how many millionaire drop-outs there are compared to their degree carrying bretheren.
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 16:19:22 (PDT)
vix's boyfriend is as bright as a buttonjust like she says,what she forgot to tell you is he's hung like a pony!!!seaham lasses #1 priority!!
Happy Harry
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:37:06 (PDT)
Happy Harry, can't say I know your Ken either, is he a brother or a cousin of yours. I know a few Kens in the mouse community just moved into the flats near our garden shed but I asked them and they don't know anyone named Happy Harry
Kenny Rogers <Bottle Street>
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 04:46:20 (PDT)
Jackie Markie, Methinks you are a Snob of sorts, but you are treading very dangerous ground as you are leaving yourself wide open to all the well-founded criticism that you just seem to attract, Why dont you get a life and stop your bragging and prattling? You could do a lot worse than a average Seaham lad with a few O levels than the so called Yale and Harvard types you crave, Why you prefer those so called upper-class Prats is beyond my ken.
Happy Harry
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 04:19:37 (PDT)
yer a tart by the name of xyxyyx gets in there if she gets permission off her Tommy Tit man
vvvvvvvvvvvvv
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 15:18:00 (PDT)
Hi everyone. Does anyone use the Chat Room?
jimbo
Seaham, - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 14:52:43 (PDT)
Hi Jacqueline, I hope you're happy and well. I hadn't checked the book for a while until today, and have just finished scanning the AGB. I noticed that in your response to Nobby you mentioned that if you stayed in Seaham you'd have probably ending up with a boyfriend without a college education. I don't think that it's a necessarily a bad thing that you'd prefer to find a partner that is educated to degree level, in fact it's not really any of my business at all, but since you mentioned this I just wanted to point out that you might be cutting your options enormously with this criteria. My boyfriend and I have been together for years now, and his most advanced academic qualifications are his O levels. I know that I'm biased 'cos he's my bloke, but he is as bright as a button. I think it's fair to say that I know a lot of brainy people that don't have qualifications, and a lot of not-so-bright people that do. It's just my opinion, but if I was single I don't think I'd! worry too much about the qualifications of anyone that I wanted to ask out. Tara for now.
Vix <drvmccabe@aol.com>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 14:39:40 (PDT)
Smiter, Tyne Street has changed significantly since 1962. The area was much improved recently when the council replaced the current tenants with white mice. There is still some tension between the Tyne Street and Wear Street mice and a few pub fights have been reported, but otherwise the area is bastion of peace, serenity and the occasional nibble..
Jolly Jack
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:47:19 (PDT)
: Ian, I will be back in Seaham for a few days in mid October. I could do with a little more info from you. Lost your email address. Get in touch. ATB.
Isaac <isaachunt@email2me.com>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:45:58 (PDT)
here! jolly jack - are you really from tyne st? So am I but not since 1962. How is the old street? Are you any relation to the man next door who used to amuse us kids by dressing as a one legged sailor....happy days.
smiter
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 15:56:59 (PDT)
We have added a copy of the Order of Service of the special service held in St John's Church, Seaham on Monday 17th September 2001. The service was in support of those bereaved by the American Tragedy. You'll find it at http://www.seaham.com/american_tragedy/
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 03:03:13 (PDT)
We have added a copy of the Order of Service of the special service held in St John's Church, Seaham on Monday 17th September 2001. The service was in support of those bereaved by the American Tragedy.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 16:38:37 (PDT)
Miss Markie please visit the AGB where a message awaits you.
Nobby
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:37:40 (PDT)
GO TO GOOGLE.COM AND PUT IN THE SEARCH LINE "MICHAEL SEPTIMUS MEAD SEAHAM" AND YOU GET THE STUFF BELOW. It also gives hyperlinks to a sight (only one comes up) best of luck.........IndexName ... by Banns Wit: Alan Michael? EAST, John RAVENSCROFT ... dau of Charles MEAD at Parish Church ... of Seaham Cottages, Seaham Harbour son of ... dau of Alfred Septimus AIREY at ... ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/johnmarsden/GROMarr.htm - 101k - Cached - Similar pages
Google Boy
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:34:37 (PDT)
: Mr Mead, never heard of your surname around the town, but the best way to get birth details will be via the church - whichever denomination your grandfather was.. BTW we all support Sunderland.
Jolly Jack the Sailor
Tyne Street, - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:32:42 (PDT)
To all people in the USA, may I send my condolences to all who have been involved in the recent attacks on your country. I wish to say that I beleive that all UK peaple are in support of any actions you may take on the perpetratos of this dastardly deed.
Fred Gordon <paragon123uk2001@yahoo.com.uk>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:30:30 (PDT)
To all people in the USA, may I send my condolences to all who have been involved in the recent attacks on your country. I wish to say that I beleive that all UK peaple are in support of any actions you may take on the perpetratos of this dastardly deed.
Fred Gordon <: paragon123uk2001@yahoo.com.uk>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:20:59 (PDT)
To all people in the USA, may I send my condolences to all who have been involved in the recent attacks on your country. I wish to say that I beleive that all UK peaple are in support of any actions you may take on the perpetratos of this dastardly deed.
Fred Gordon <: paragon123uk2001@yahoo.com.uk>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:19:50 (PDT)
To all people in the USA, may I send my condolences to all who have been involved in the recent attacks on your country. I wish to say that I beleive that all UK peaple are in support of any actions you may take on the perpetratos of this dastardly deed.
Fred Gordon <: paragon123uk2001@yahoo.com.uk>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 16:19:23 (PDT)
: To Seaham resident ; Don't worry about Dawdon. It is going to be bulldozed in about 10 years time anyway.
The Insider
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 03:44:57 (PDT)
My grandfather Michael Septimus MEAD migrated to Australia from Seaham Harbour at around the turn of last century (1900) He was the seventh son of a seventh son, so I probably have some relatives in Seaham Harbour. I do not know his birth date (probably around 1880) but would like to know if there are any relations there at all. Could someone in Seaham Harbour point me in the right direction to find his birth details. Thank you I would like to know also what football team the locals support in Premier League. (Newcastle, Sunderland or ??)
David Michael MEAD
Point Clare, New South Wales Australia - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 03:43:48 (PDT)
I've just noticed you are from Trimdon Grange, enough said!
Message for North East Teenage
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 03:40:46 (PDT)
North East Teenager, you say to nuke a whole country! Why? So the "sleeper's" they have planted around the world simply release nerve gas and the world is ended. Up to you kiddo, you have a right to your say as well as the next person BUT, if you are only in your teens why do you want so much more grief in the world for the remainder of your life, I don't and I'm forty plus. I would like a "calm world" for the rest of my life, free of chemical warfare. Do you have any younger brothers or sisters or cousins still in prams or friends with small children? There's a load of these in Afghanistan, tell me why you want these innocents killed in such a horrific manner when all they did wrong was to be bornn in the wrong part of the world? Consider yourself lucky being born in the North East.
Message for N.E.T.
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 03:39:07 (PDT)
There are no words to express this loss and uncertainty. I look at my children sleeping and hope they never have the worry or feeling of anger in their lives. The innocence of the youmg is so sweet.
DD4 <DD4Phoenix@aol.com>
USA - Monday, September 17, 2001 at 15:55:59 (PDT)
: NUKE AFGHANISTAN
North East Teenager
Trimdon Grange, DURHAM - Monday, September 17, 2001 at 15:42:16 (PDT)
Dear Seaham Resident, I hope that you're happy and well. I read your analysis of the problems of Dawdon with interest, and didn't feel qualified to comment, and therefore didn't intend to, until I read your instruction that I shouldn't waste my time commenting. One purpose of this reply is to thank you for your concerns about how I spend my time, but I've been managing to sort that much out for myself so far. Ta anyway. I do agree with you about some of the changes in Seaham over recent years. I also agree with you that non-residents cannot understand the situation in any place as well as locals. I have lived in several places in the UK that experience similar problems to the problems described by the residents of Seaham on this book, and from my own perspective (which I admit isn't necessarily correct, my head really isn't that far up my own backside) I think that high unemployment is the biggest problem affecting many pockets of the UK. I do feel entitled to express this opinion, as like the othe! r guestbook contributors, I continue to care about my home town. With respect. Realname: dr vix
dr vix
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 15:40:14 (PDT)
I know this is most probley a long shot but i am looking for the surname of Drinkwater in South Wales or in Canada If any one could help me pls do so and email me at linzoo1980@hotmail.com
Linz
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 03:07:04 (PDT)
seaham resident i totally agree on some of the points u have made, but i must make a point to u. i am from a large family and we have all had jobs in the past and some of us still have them but my children have been brought up with respect for others and there propeties.i dont see how u can blame the larger families for the destruction of dawdon and more so saying we parents of large families sit on our arses and let our kids do what they want. i myself who through no fault of my own am unemployed and i do care what my kids get up to.i think you should get out and about to see what is really happening in dawdon.most of the kids who are destroying dawdon are not actually from here but are from all over seaham but again did you not hang around other places when you were younger and mess places up. i bet you did as i did and so many other youngsters. i think the youngsters of today are given a raw deal not all are bad but not all are good but give them a break what have! we got to give them around here. (nothing)they are always told you cant do this and that so lets think about it lets give them something they want,and we wont be able to unless we ask them and take their views into consideration and most importantly lets try and give them something they want A LIFE
Dawdon
- Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 08:20:10 (PDT)
Lyndsey Hepple: Are you related to Tom Hepple in Blackhall.
Frank X Riley <: FXROHIO@aol.com>
California, USA - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 08:18:00 (PDT)
: I have sent two messges to the guest-book and nieher of them have appeared - why? Also, I have noticed after the comment to the guest-book is written, and I submit it, there is no "back to the guest-book" place to send. Is this why 2 of my messges have not got through? I responded to "Seaham Resident" on his comment and agreed with him. I aslo made another entry on Thursday - neither one have been posted on the guest-book. I will be surprised if this one gets posted.
Jacqueline
Chicago, USA - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 08:14:50 (PDT)
: Lyndsey Hepple: Do you have any relatives in Blackhall,if so send me an e-mail we may be related.
Frank. X. Riley <FXROHIO@aol.com>
LaHabra,, California USA - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 08:12:20 (PDT)
: WEHEY! SEAHAM,,,ERM ITS GREAT! COME TO THE GOLDEN LION AND THE DUKE FOR THE BEST PINT IN THE HARBOUR!
Lyndsey Hepple
Seaham, Durham England - Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 12:14:14 (PDT)
: The Question time programme put out by the B.B.C. this week was an absolute disgrace and an insult, not only to our American friends, but to all the licence payers in this Country, I understand they (The BBC) have offered a sort of muted apology to viewers, but this is not enough, heads should roll for this insulting anti-American propaganda, they should start at the top and clear out this rabble, The Question-Master should be sacked too!
Seaham Resident
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 12:12:11 (PDT)
First of all what happened in America was appaling and the right thing to do is to punish the people who did it but it will only work if the countries who say they will back America back them.The whole of the UK are all up in arms about the killings including Ireland have they forgotten they have been doing the same thing to the English for years.Now for some wingeing yes dawdon is a sespit but not only because of people who have moved into it in the last few years but also people who have been living here for years. There are thousands of pounds being spent on redoing things time and time again because of arsehole kids destroying things there parents couldnt give a toss where they are on a night because that would actually mean taking some notice of them.The council have to start punishing the parents of these kids because it IS the parents who are to blame if theyed took time when the kids were young to instill some values into them we wouldnt have so many problems! .The worst offenders being the large familys in dawdon none of them have ever had a job the kids seeing there parents getting money off the social for sitting on there arses all day doing nothing theyve got sky tv,cars,mobile phones most people with jobs just cant afford these things.Some familys in dawdon do nothing but breed because they know it means more money for them and less being spent on the area,Dawdon council get off your arse and do something about these families and make Dawdon a nice place to live in.Dr vix and jackie dont bother waisting your time replying to what ive just wrote i have lived in seaham from the day i was born to present day and the changes for the worst are total.
seaham resident
seaham, - Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 12:10:39 (PDT)
After seeing how quickly New York’s twin towers were reduced to a pile of rubble. I guess a lot of people who live or work in high rise buildings anywhere will be shocked to discover just how vulnerable they are in such places. After witnessing this, just imagine the panic that will break out with just a whiff of smoke drifting through one of these buildings. Perhaps this disaster will bring about a worldwide rethink on the wisdom of building ever bigger and higher buildings. Did anyone ever imagine that thousands of lives could be wiped out so quickly?
Isaac
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 12:06:06 (PDT)
To Miss Markie, I would say it is very important that your President Bush and the Congress etc think very carefully about there next step, the answer is not "to turn the other cheek" even though that is the Christian way, what I think is needed is to "take out these evil People" once and fore all, If his Father had let not let Sadaam "off the hook" too soon during the Gulf war this might not have arisen, What we are talking about here is not Vengeance, (that is the Lords) but Retribution, which should be delived on a massive scale, hopefully without to many innocent lives being lost! To those who say we should not risk innocent lives being lost, I would say 5000+ innocents of mainly American lives were lost on Tuesday, together with innocents from many Countries including our own, and not only Christian lives, but of many religions, no Miss Markie I'm pleased I don't have to make the decisions that Mr Bush has to make in the next few days, but I pray to God h! e makes the right ones and is resolute and firm
Saham Resident
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:57:56 (PDT)
mans inhumanity to man is,unfortunately,a constant throughout the history of mankind,right up to the present day.Peoples throughout the world suffer torture,pain,indignity,and death every day,at the hands of terrorists,and oppressors,we just dont have the "luxury" of seeing it live on tv.Our hearts and minds are with our fellow beings who have suffered loss and insufferable heartache recently.I just ask that we dont forget those people,and nations,who face heartache,pain,misery,and loss,each and every day of their existence.may your god bless and be with you.
is it just me
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:55:45 (PDT)
Nice to see people adding to the condolence page of the Seaham page, what a horrible week it has been, I feel so bad for everyone in the US and of course its not just Americans that were affected, there are all nationalities in the trade centres, the not knowing about your family must be terrible, I cant even begin to imagine. That someone actually planned this for so long. What sickened me was while Arafat was saying it wasnt him, the rest of the people were celebrating and dancing in the street, kids included. It is scary that also the kids are brought up to hate. It is hard to explain my kids how someone is willing to die along with all the other people for something they believe in, to be that brain washed..... I am a bit slow I know but I noticed Ed and Sadie signed as one in the guest book, I never made the connection before, what relationship are you? Is this a family ran business? You do a great job - thanks to this page I have connected with quite a few people from school - even had school photos sent to me (now that was funny!!), also connected with people who my mom and dad used to know, although I cant remember them my sister Marjorie did. Hi Marion, Hi Ian. hope you are both well regards Joan Nice to see people adding to the condolence page of the Seaham page, what a horrible week it has been, I feel so bad for everyone in the US and of course its not just Americans that were affected, there are all nationalities in the trade centres, the not knowing about your family must be terrible, I cant even begin to imagine. That someone actually planned this for so long. What sickened me was while Arafat was saying it wasnt him, the rest of the people were celebrating and dancing in the street, kids included. It is scary that also the kids are brought up to hate. It is hard to explain my kids how someone is willing to die along with all the other people for something they believe in, to be that brain washed..... I am a bit slow I know but I noticed Ed and Sadie signed as one in the guest book, I never made the connection before, what relationship are you? Is this a family ran business? You do a great job - thanks to this page I have connected with quite a few people from school - even had school photos sent to me (now that was funny!!), also connected with people who my mom and dad used to know, although I cant remember them my sister Marjorie did. Hi Marion, Hi Ian. hope you are both well regards Joan
joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Canada - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:52:45 (PDT)
Victoria, Thank you for your message. I am well - thank God! However, I am very shaken as other fellow Americans and international citizens are accross America and the world. This indeed has been one of the worst terrorist attacks in the history of the world and it was not just targeted at Americans. I spoke to 2 of my friends in New York, One is a fashion designer and works 2 blocks fromt he World Trade Center, she said, she wil never forget seeing the people jumping out of the windows and seeing their bodies fall to the ground - dead. Another friend, who works at the Law Firm, said, "It is like a "War Zone!" This all brings back memories to me of when I was nanny in Germany to the Military Officers family, (who I am Godmother to their youngest child, and keep in very close contact with the family.) during the Persian Gulf War. My employer was sent to Israel and the whole of the military housing area was patrolled 24 hours by Military Police, as Darmstadt was on the! target list for terrorism. I will never forget that day of January 17th 1991 when the Gulf War began. It was emotional beyond belief. Again, I am faced with friends who have become my family, who are now preparing for the possibilities of a huge military retaliation strike on those responsible for the terrorist attack on New York and Washington DC killing thousands of people, including 200 British citizens. Ther has been talk that the plane that went down in Pennsylvania was either meant for the White House, or was coming for Chicago. Los Angeles and Chicago are the next biggest cities in the USA and yesterday and for a long time yet, we Chicagoens are on "Egg-Shells." I am not sure how our President is going to handle this situation, but I hope whatever he does, he thinks about the consequences. I have several friends who are military and work at the Pentagon, and I can tell you, the impact of the retaliation, could end up very, very serious. We Americans recognise and appre! ciate very much the full support we are been given particularly by our British government. Also, too, thank you Ed for setting up the condolence page. God Bless everyone.
Jacqueline Markie
Chicago USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 10:27:11 (PDT)
I read the following on the guardian web site. Anti-Islamic sentiment has turned to violence in pockets across the world following Tuesday's terrorist attacks, despite the fact that no group has claimed responsibility or been officially blamed. A Molotov cocktail was thrown at an Arab-American community centre in Chicago, a firebomb was hurled at a mosque in Montreal, and in Australia, aggressors threw stones and bottles at a busload of Muslim schoolchildren. This is the kind of response that I said I was scared of in my earlier e mail. It's a sad fact that nothing will bring those poor victims back, and the indiscriminate violence against other innocent people is frightening and might escalate. Some Islamic countries now have nuclear capabilities. For the person who cited Nostradamus - didn't he also mention trouble in a city with 'Apple' connotations, and the comet Hale-bopp, and also 'Wormwood', something to do with Chernobyl, preceding the end of the world? Yikes! . Let's hope he wasn't psychic, and let's hope that the rescue operations in the U.S., and the retrieval of the dead can be carried out quickly and safely, and that no more innocent blood is shed because of this tragedy.
vix
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 10:23:57 (PDT)
To Jemma. Why on earth would this page have any info on Hillsbrough?
No Brains
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 10:21:49 (PDT)
Vix, I agree with just about all you say, but I suspect Mr Arafat and other some other Arab leaders are shedding a few crocodile tears over this. They will be more concerned for their own future rather than any real concern for the innocent victims of this dreadful attack. They know the finger of suspicion is pointing in their direction and must know that when America has enough proof they will attack whoever is responsible in a big way. I just hope that Mr Bush displays better leadership qualities in the aftermath this massacre than he has with his America First policy on other world issues. One other thing – I sincerely hope that the small minority of ‘Irish Americans’ who have this romantic notion about IRA being freedom fighters now realize that they too are just plain terrorists who have also killed thousands of people.
Isaac
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 15:56:07 (PDT)
: this page is ok but no info on hillsbrough disaster (homework)
jemma
birchgrove, swansea - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 15:53:48 (PDT)
Markie- Ye better get yersel back yame pet qickly,the's in danger ower there..
Guest book contributors
Seaham, - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 08:58:14 (PDT)
We have set up a Book of Condolence in the aftermath of the appalling attacks on the USA. I hope all visitors to the Seaham Harbour Online site will take the time to add their contributions.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 08:55:38 (PDT)
For those of you who follow Notradamus .... "In the City of God there will be a great thunder, Two brothers torn apart by Chaos, while the fortress endures, the great leader will succumb" The third big war will begin when the big city is burning" - Nostradamus 654
Seaham Resident
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 08:52:53 (PDT)
Jacqueline, I hope you're well. I have to say that our news reported that only a small fraction of Palestinians were happy about yesterday's attacks, and that Mr. Arafat condemned them. Our reports suggested that most Palestinians are praying that Palestinians had nothing to do with the attacks, as the threat of retribution must be very scary. I was a bit scared that although no-one has admitted to the attacks, or has been proved to be involved as yet, our news has already carried warnings that visitors to Islamic countries ought to be extra vigilant. For the national news to infer that all Muslim countries ought to be viewed with suspicion, especially this early in the inquiry, strikes me as racist and dangerous, as most Muslim countries and individuals are peaceful, and nothing has yet been proved. When news of the Oklahoma bombing broke, Muslim fundamentalists were immediately put forward as the most likely suspects, and it turned out that Americans had (probably) planted that bomb. I ! can remember that although I wished the Oklahoma bombing hadn't occured, I was glad that 'foreigners' weren't deemed to be responsible, because escalations in violence scare me, and Mr. Bush doesn't strike me as a particularly peace-loving or rational type of fellow. I now hope that people don't retaliate indiscriminately against Arabs. Yesterday's attacks were likened to the attacks on Pearl Harbour, and following those attacks it was a dangerous thing to look even slightly Oriental and to live in the U.S.
vix
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 08:50:30 (PDT)
was faced with reality. It is no longer a proctected, safe nation from Terrorist Attacks. Madeline Albright was just on television and she said America is still the best country in the world with the best Military in the world and the best defense system in the world. I beg to differ with her. Already, earlier this year the American Misile Defense System failed!!! The security at the Airports have failed and so has the Intelligence Security failed. Though this was obviously a planned attack adn took many months to plan - it was done so very clever and that is the frightening part. Already, at this time, 7.25pm American Central time, (Chicago time) there have been a total of 200 firefighters presumed dead, 78 New York Police Officers missing - presumed dead, and a total of 310 airline passengers dead from the countings the government have done so far. That is not to mention the thousands who have been kille! d in the explosion of the World Trade Centre and at the Pentagon - 588 people have been killed so far. The Sears Tower in Chicago was evacuated today and the Chicago schools were closed and all after school activities around the nation were cancelled as well as major business. The whole of the United States came to a stand-still today. I am not sure what is going to happen from here. This could, escalate into War! However, fortunately, most of the world condems the terrorist attacks - except the Palastinians, who rejoiced when they heard of the explosions on American soil. It is not a pretty sight, I can tell you. This should tell us that our world is not as safe as we think it is. I have to be honest and say, I am a little nerved at the moment living here in America. I still have a lot of conection to those who serve as Officers in the US Army and who work at the Pentagon, I spoke with a few of my friends today and..... things are not looking that good. We need to pray for t! he safe being of our world - never mind just America.
Jacqueline <Mary.Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 00:42:52 (PDT)
Blimey o'riley - what's happening in N.Y. and Washington? It's a nightmare.
vix
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 16:03:16 (PDT)
I am searching family tree - Tom Nicholson great great uncle fell from Featherbed rock early 1900s as a small boy and drowned. Can any one help with details?
Diane Aiken <maxwell.aiken@ntlworld.co.uk>
Belfast - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:26:45 (PDT)
Michael..My e.m. is there for all to see,I'am most certainly not talking in riddles,have another look and how about posting your e.m.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:24:43 (PDT)
: Tony from Spain, I have appended my name as you did, but whers your E addrress? you talk in riddles.
Michael Seaham Resident
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 14:41:14 (PDT)
To Mad Max. do not worry yourself about Dawdon because in about 10 years or less the place will be bulldozed and the land sold on to developers. As each street falls in to ruin because of people that like living squalor, so each street will be knocked down. Just like the flats at School street. Mark my words Max, Fox street and the others you mentioned are next. On a lighter note, Ive seen plans for the new Dawdon and it looks nice.
The Insider
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 14:39:51 (PDT)
To Mr. Seaham resident,at least I put my Name after each comment,as for my e.m. it doesn't take a genius to find it within Seaham .com.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 12:09:47 (PDT)
ed,me street cred???(ha ha) i agree with what you are saying,but!!!i know people who haved lived in dawdon crescent for well over 30 years,they have had to put up with all kinds of abuse from plebs that have moved in within the last 5 years also in the other streets too, like fox st,stangeways,ilchester.The place is really a no go area.i think it is time somthing really got done about it .i know dawdon has never been the best place to live but i just feel for those poor people who live there now.
mad max
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 01:26:04 (PDT)
Mr Tony from Spain, When you put your E-address on your contribution, others may follow suit, at the moment you're the Pan calling the Kettlr black!
Seaham Resident
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 01:24:34 (PDT)
i'm just 11 years old and my name is brenda my brother is a member of the us marines I think you should put like a list that says the names of the people that had join the marines.
brenda
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 01:33:38 (PDT)
To Tony from Spain. Who are you. I know you're not Jcqueline or Sal cos that's me. Maybe you are xy or mm. At least I have something sensible to ontribute. All the best Sal.
Sal
Seaham, - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 16:48:10 (PDT)
: To Sal, Unfortuntely, it seems that England is heading the same way as America - Slowly, but surely, we are losing our Human Rights. Children in America know if their parents hit them, (Spank, or a crack or slap) they can call the social service deparment and the parents will be taken into custody for suspected child abuse. Parent are losing their right to contol their children and the American government, the teachers, and the psychologist and social workers wonder why on earth we have so many children who are completely out of control. Parent are afraid to disicpline their own children - it very sad, but that is how it is going. As for the refugees turing on the foreign government who helped them in the first place, it happens all the time here in America and it is very annoying. Also, I do feel very sorry that the trouble in Northern Ireland this past week, once again got out of control and children are targeted. Yes, it is very sad that the media is putting empha! sis on whether the child is protestant or Catholic. The child has a name and should not be identified by his/her religion.
No name submitted
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 16:44:11 (PDT)
Deb-you could be XY,Sal you could be Mad Max,No Name you could be Yack-What the hell is the matter with you people making sometimes, meaningful comments and then immediately demeaning them by not revealing who you are.Why are you all so frightened.You will get absolutely nowhere in your quests to improve the situation if you all persist in hiding behind those silly so called'handles'.Buenos Noches..
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 16:41:56 (PDT)
P Catching, Kia Ora is a Maori greeting in New Zealnad which literaly means "Be Well" though of course, like you, I recall the orange juice of the same name being sold at the Empire! Nice to see your typing fingers are working well Ed! I trust you enjoyed the wine?
Colin Hall
Wellington - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 16:40:16 (PDT)
Are we a country gone mad. First we have a Government who molly coddles asylum seekers who in turn sue that same government. Can anyone enlighten me as to who paid for the Lawyer? Then we have a parliment telling parents in Scotland they cannot smack their own children. And then not quite so important perhaps we have "people" telling us that we haven't the right to a smoking area anywhere. Human rights gone mad!!!!!!!
Sal
Seaham, - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:33:12 (PDT)
: Having left Seaham some years ago I am surprised at the way people now only seem to want to whinge - they whinge about a swimming pool, the lack of shops and the standard of the town. Why don't you stop whinging and do something about the problems yourself - other communities do, so why not Seaham. get off your backsides. get yourselves organised and do something about it.
DEB
Yorkshire - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:27:55 (PDT)
On the television today did anyone notice the news when it was on about the school in Northern Ireland? In particular the funeral of the poor Protestant boy, every thing was the “Protestant” boy. Why not the “son” off or possibly the “brother and sister” or even his “own name” why was the word Protestant said first? I can remember not so many years back, that the town of Seaham had a considerable grant from some Europe type funding for a swimming pool, will someone enlighten every one what happened to that grant.
No name
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:26:14 (PDT)
Mad Max: I can't believe I have to agree with you though I realise this does your street cred no good. There are indeed a lot of nice people living in Dawdon. There always has been. Yes there have been some problems with a few undesirables who came (or were placed) here from outside. But Dawdon's problems are being addressed. I spent four hours this afternoon at meetings where Dawdon's future was either the whole agenda or high on the agenda. Some of the problems you talked about are being tackled through housing initiatives. These meetings have been going on for well over a year (others for much longer)and we will be seeing changes taking place fairly soon. There are other initiatives targetted at Dawdon. We have a new Community Centre, there are plans for the Green Drive and several decent grants have recently come in to Dawdon based groups and organisations. There is a lot to do but as far as I am concerned Dawdon isn't being forgotten about.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 03:09:57 (PDT)
Victoria, I am glad you reminded me that you are from a diverse family, I am so sorry that I did forget. I do apologise that my comment to Nikki may have offended you. I am not the only one who, when not thinking, has made a racist comment, yet everyone seemed to be on my case. However, the point was well taken. Like I have said, I have many friends who are from different racial, ethnic and religious groups. It is just that Nikki guy got right on my nerves and the sad thing about it was that he was putting down English women and not one person, not one! explained to him that his comments were not going to be tolerated. Well, he has gone for now, hopefully he got the message. See, even though I am an American, I still have some loyalty to my British heritage. Furthermore, I still have some funny and pleasant memories of Seaham. Though, the guy who wrote in about the people of Seaham whinging, is perfectly right. Some people do need to get off their butts and do someth! ing positive for the town. I get tired of hearing the whinging! Anyway, Victoria, hope you are well. Glad you set me straight. Have a good day tomorrow.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 00:56:45 (PDT)
To - Norma McCallum - nice to hear from the land of the Kiwis, such marvellous shoe polish you make there! Just wondering - what does that bit about the orange juice mean?
P Catching
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 00:54:48 (PDT)
ello everyone!!! we are playing the duke(hopefuly) 26th october,and maybe a few more pubs in seaham and murton, we'll confirm this date later.Look forward to your support,cheers.GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
next pistols
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 00:53:31 (PDT)
To Norma McCallum. Lovely to hear from you again. Hope you are well and still sorting out New Zealand. Sorry but we haven't got the technology to have a cup of tea and chat face to face. We do have a Chat Room which you can connect to from this page. You might not recognise Seaham these days. We all do our share of complaining about things not happening quickly enough but we have made some good progress in the past few years. What we really need now is a large influx of decent jobs. Hope you'll tell us what's happening with Waikanae 2000.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 00:51:10 (PDT)
To "Ex Seaham Number525" Thank you for your kind reminder. Advice and point well taken. From Jacqueline. Have a great day!
Jacqueline
USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:25:26 (PDT)
To "Ex Seaham Number525" Thank you for your kind reminder. Advice and point well taken. From Jacqueline. Have a great day!
Jacqueline
USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:24:35 (PDT)
everyone going on about seaham, what about dawdon there is still some very nice people living in dawdon, yet the council has just forgotton about the place,except when there putting heroin dealers/junkies,burglers and thieves into the place HANG YOUR PATHETIC HEADS IN SHAME
MAD MAX
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:23:17 (PDT)
Ed. Mason. Not just to you but nobody will answer these question’s It’s not just me that think Seaham attracts the wrong type of people. The evidence is all around us. Well know areas are overflowing off “lazy good for nothings” thinking that someone else shall pay them a good living. Here is something for everyone to think about “does a market and especially car boot sales encourage a particular type of crime?” An easy way to pass a stolen good back into the town and the so-called above sticky fingered person’s all around us will be a few pounds richer. One more observation a lot of the surrounding communities is not much better.
yack <yackat2001@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:21:32 (PDT)
: I left Seaham several year ago and it seem that the whinging has not stopped. You bleat on about a swimming pool, about shops - you have yet to learn that you can only get something out if you put something in. Why don't you get off your backsides and do something practical yourselves, i suppose it's easier to whinge. You need to get rid of the I'm a miner attitude and sort yourselves out.
Malcolm
Buckinghamshire - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:19:36 (PDT)
Hi Jacqueline, I hope that you're happy and well. I hope that you don't think that I was too hard on you in my condemnation of racism. My comments were not very well written 'cos I was rushing to go to a meeting when I responded to your remarks. Perhaps it is because I am from a mixed race family, but I think I'd feel this way anyway - racism just gets my goat. But we're all hypocrits anyway, and I'm no exception.
dr vix
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 13:18:09 (PDT)
New Zealand. I wrote to you three years ago and have finally got internet. Visited the Seaham site and was thrilled to see the news, digs and history but oh dear! the guest book - why dont these people get a life! I am still busy with our Waikanae 2000 and finally persuaded the council to upgrade our village square. Do you really want me to tell of my rather boring Seaham days! I dont intend to spend much time chatting to people by machine - I'd rather be sitting with them over a cup of coffee - but on the whole technology is OK provided it doesn't become your master! Kia ora from New Zealand
Norma McCallum
New Zealand - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 00:17:04 (PDT)
 Miss Mary Markie: I agree with your remarks toward Nikki but it did show a slight bit of racism,for your sinful ways say 5 Our Fathers and 10 Hail Marys.Amen!
Father Ted
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 00:13:08 (PDT)
: Yes Victoria, I DID INDEED make a RACIST COMMENT toward our Greek "Guest-Book" friend, Nikki. I am NOT PROUD of it - as I was hypocritical. I have many friends from diverse ethnic and religious groups. I targeted at him, because I was tired of reading his sick sexist comments.... and yes, before you go any further, I knew when I was writing my comment to him, that I was not being very Christian. It is not easy to be the perfect Christian at all times. Besides, I never said I was perfect - not once! I am a human being just like everyone else. I am not justifing my comment. I made it and at the time I meant it. Our Greek Guest-book friend, was out of line - I was too. But hopefully he got the message that sexist comments are not tolerated. Now let us all move on to a different topic. Have a nice day everyone and God Bless!
Jacqueline
USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 06:26:25 (PDT)
: I agree with Tim, being an idiot is not a matter of geography. Throwing bricks and shouting abuse goes on all the time, in all sorts of places. We only get excited about it when the media decides it makes good copy. Recently the Stadium of Light was fitted with nets to stop the home fans throwing their mobile phones at the visiting supporters. This is a worrying new trend in hooliganism - I'd rather be beaten up than have to take a call from someone else's mother..
Mighty Morgan
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 06:24:41 (PDT)
Will Ms Markie never learn. She goes on about people on here trying to provoke her.They are obviously succeeding as a lot of her recent postings are of her succumbing to the provocations, if that's what they are.Just a question but could a bit of paranoia or insecurity be creeping in there. Also she tells someone to forget the past etc. Unfortunately she may want to practise a bit of what she preaches as I've lost count of the times when she refers back to the problems of her childhood/youth. Ok well done for making something ( in your opinion ) of your life, but I think most of us know that you think you have made something so it may be time for you to submit fresh entries to the guest book...but no preaching please. Others may have legitimate conflicting opinions to your own. As for being a Christian. Why not try to rise above any childish , hurtful remarks aimed at you, or at least reply with a mature response rather than falling to a level bbelow your standing...Oh yes I also think that you have overused get a life...Other people might be content with their life here in England. Sorry to turn into a Jackie but it had to be said.
ex seahamernumber 525
Hampshire, England - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 06:23:03 (PDT)
To Seaham resident. If you or I were standing in Church Street and decided to humiliate a 5 year old child by shouting foul language, hurling bricks and trying our damnedest to injure that child, what would happen to us? We would be dragged through court made an example of and be subject to the full extent of the law. ( and rightly so.) So if certain people of Northern Ireland want to remain British they should expect the same judgement as us living on the main land. I am sorry but this sort of behaviour should not be tolerated. When in Rome do as the Romans do. This is 2001 for God sake. They should not be acting like barbarians, surly they have a brain in their heads. What good can come from making an innocent child's life a misery.
nobody
Seaham, - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 00:03:04 (PDT)
: Ed- So pleased to see you responding.You are quite right to ask for a name and e.m.looking back to the earlier entries on the G.B. almost everyone supplied these. There can be nothing more frustrating than attempting to have a conversation,albeit via the G.B.with a series of pysudenyms.I was involved through Seaham Round Table with the first Seaham Show and a great success it turned out to be,I understand it has continued to be so.Has anyone ever thought of Seaham hosting the first ever different exhibition, show, event, whatever, it may be of it's kind to to be seen anywhere.Come on you constant 'Seaham knockers' get your heads to-gether,propose some ideas.Buenos Noches. P.S I will be in Seaham from the 14th. for a couple of weeks just in case anyone thinks I'am doing a Jacqueline..
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 00:01:18 (PDT)
To the young woman who signed her name "Jackie" who wrote a pretty childish effort to provoke me why don't you get a life! What I was and who I was at school over 15 years ago has absolutely nothing what-so-ever to do with who I am today. Yes! I was indeed bullied by quite a lot of people. However, a lot of kids experience school bullying - there always has to be that one child who is picked at. It is rather sad, but that is how it goes. I can only think that you are surprised that I moved away from Seaham and tried very hard to make a decent career for myself and it must irritate you so much - that you have to bring up school days from at least 16 years ago. Haven't you heard about letting go of the past and living in the present. It is a good thing for you to begin to practice. Why is it that those children who are the least expected to make a little something of their lives - when they do, people like to bring up their somewhat miserable past and dwell on it. I s! uggest you get a life and Good Luck!
Jacqueline
USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 23:59:12 (PDT)
"We need quality" or is it "Just Cruising": there is no doubt in my mind that you are eminently qualified to decide who is or who isn't "up to the job". I wasn't really trying to do anything except to share with you and others my thoughts about what the town needs. I think a lot has already been acheived but there is much more needs to be done. I am happy to put forward my ideas. But I hope I haven't got a closed mind to the ideas of others. Teamwork is the key to success and we need everybody in the team.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 13:30:25 (PDT)
: Seaham Resident , I whole heartedly agree with you , that seething mass of hatred was shown on our t.v.and made me sick
Oz Brian
South Australia - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 13:26:44 (PDT)
Dear Tim, I think you are totally wrong to suggest that any Sunderland supporter would throw a brick(or anything else for that matter) at a 5 year old on their way to school! and your comments are, to say theleast,inappropriate. To nobody, most of what you say I agree with, but I think People who make war on Children are mindless bigots!
Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 13:25:16 (PDT)
To Seaham Resident. We who live in England have had a sheltered life. We know very little of what goes on in the Provence of Ulster because until very recently the news gave us a very watered down version of the problems in that troubled land. To us the difference between a Catholic and a Protestant means nothing. ( and so it should be, for each person is free worship how they choose.) But in Northern Ireland blind hatred runs deep and it is not unusual. Take India and Pakistan, Israel and Palestine for example. The list goes on and on. I pray to God that these unfortunate children, who have to run the gauntlet each day can over come the hatred and prove to the world that people of different ideology can live together in peace.
no body
Seaham, - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:06:37 (PDT)
Jacqueline M needs to get a proper life she has never spoke a true word in her life i remember her at school and the people she said bullied her never did she is so sad get a life woman
Jackie <mad_aunt@hotmail.com>
Seaham, Durham - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:05:02 (PDT)
dear seaham resident,you dont have to go all the way to ireland to see the bigots that you mention!look around at the next game at your stadium of light,you will see plenty of "red hand" loyal supporters,that would literally give their body parts for the chance to chuck a brick,or a bottle,at a five year old catholic girl on her way to school.This is not just a problem "over there" but exists in your own back yard,think of that.
tim
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:03:31 (PDT)
ed mason,ed the point is that the people in the towns mentioned could,if they chose to do so,shop in their home towns!you say the people of seaham "deserve" the same opportunity!!why is that?you say you need a strategy,and ask for suggestions!!why do you ask?it seems the paople of seaham (who care)have no direction,no focus,and no tangible leadership in their quest to improve their lot.Why not be honest ed?you really arent the man for the job!tell them who is.Anyone who really cares about their community and has the determination,drive,and spirit to achieve,will make the difference.
just cruisin
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:02:22 (PDT)
Very interesting contribution Vix,although a little 'long winded' it will be even more interesting to see the Rev. Markies reply,unfortunately we will have to probably wait quite a while, as you have without a doubt evoked questions in her mind that really require some thinking about and she seems to have a bit of a problem in that Dept..Nevertheless I feel sure we will both be mentioned in the next letter from America.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia, - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:00:43 (PDT)
In response to We need quality: We need a degree of honesty too so let's have your email address and a name. The question you pose is not new. The answer you already know. Of course I don't do all my shopping in Seaham but neither does everyone in Peterlee or Durham or Sunderland or anywhere else do all their shopping in their home town. The point I was trying to make was that we do deserve some decent new shops and we need to have a strategy or strategies to attract them here. Seaham already gets a lot of visitors to the seafront and to the various activities which take place here. I believe that we must do more to attract visitors and I would be interested in your ideas.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:50:55 (PDT)
The awful sight of those Catholic children being harassed by those evil bigots in N.Ireland brought tears to my eyes, Why should these people act in this vile way? Why should they have to skulk in the back way to school, How can we ever have peace in Ireland with evil people like this in the community?
Seaham Resident
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:48:55 (PDT)
Ed Mason: Here is a questing for you answer it honestly, “Do you, your family, friends and colleagues do all you shopping in Seaham.” I know what you and their answer will be. So if they are going some where else why do you to expect new and better business to invest money in the town.
We need Quality
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 11:18:57 (PDT)
Jacqueline, I agree that the comments made by Nikki the (so called) Greek were sexist and racist. But for my way of thinking they were made by someone who was so obviously trying to provoke a response - they were made over and over until the person got a bite, that I couldn't be bothered to respond to them, as to me to respond would credit the comments with more weight than they deserved. However when I read your attempt to justify racism I was gobsmacked, as unlike Nikki's comments which read like a (pretty un-funny)wind-up, your comments come across as a serious attempt to justify racism, which is something that I find truely frightening. I noticed from some of your earlier contributions that you described Chicago as home to many different races (or words to that effect), and I know this to be the case having visiting the city myself. However it has never crossed my mind to describe a place in terms of the ethnicities of it's residents, as I believe that we are all! equal. I can't imagine you'd sway many of the immigrants in Chicago (yourself included) that racism can ever, ever be justified, and you'll never convince me, and some other guestbook readers either by the looks of it. I can only imagine that the comments that Lesley made a few weeks ago have gone to your head and you now feel that you must never retract an opinion? Either that or else you really think that there are certain circumstances that justify racism? I'm interested to know which? I think that it is interesting that many people feel moved to speak out against racism in a way that they don't feel moved to speak out against sexism. For example when Gazza was in the papers for his alledged wife-beating, there were comments in the press along the lines of .. oh, well, he just has a problem relating to women. If he'd been in the papers for beating up blacks then I'm sure that they wouldn't have thought that having a problem with blacks justified such behaviour. While it is! a good thing that so many people will speak out against racism, it's a shame that more people don't speak out against sexism, homophobia, and the countless other isms that are out there. It's just as well that 'minority' groups (a term which shouldn't apply to women as there are more women about than men, or to blacks and asians for the same reason) have the strength and talent to speak up. But I don't think that responding to a racist comment with racism can ever be justified, and if you can think of any circumstances that justify racism then I'd be interested to hear what they are. Tara for now.
vix
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 11:17:03 (PDT)
Yack: Harking back to your points about the market and the lack of quality shops. You are right to say that we need better shops. Generally speaking shopping chains such as M & S only set up in communities that meet their population requirements. The exception to this is where you have visitors who boost the customer base. A market would be (only) one way to create this situation. Places with successful markets generally have permanent shops that also feel the benefit. We need to seek other ways of attracting visitors. Preston Park, Teesside was reputed to have 400,000 visitors a year. If they each spent £10 that's £4m a year into the economy. That's why a tourist trade is well worth pursuing. It doesn't mean turning the town into a Blackpool but it does mean having an agreed direction so that, for example people will know that it is worth investing in a Bed & Breakfast business.
Ed Mason
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:49:47 (PDT)
Stavros, I think you fool us not, you were with me in the pub a couple of nights ago, youre not a greasy Greek, greasy yes! but not a greek!
Dalton Resident
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:46:47 (PDT)
Hello matey peeps. Yo no no me. My name is Stavros. I am brother of Nikki, that big Greecy bas who get Jackie M all steamy hot and up the crazy garden pave. Hey, so sorry everyone, we no racist peeps. My bruv he jus one big stupid iriot who try to be nice to Engish ladies. Jackie we no care if yo ave big or no so big busty, we luv a with you anyway. Gotta go. See ya.
Stavros
Greece - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:18:14 (PDT)
: Ed Mason its yack, not just me thinks the town should have a swimming pool Harbourlad has the same expectations as I, are we alone? I think not, come on everyone, should Seaham have a swimming pool. Voice your opinion let everyone here Know what you think on this subject.
yack <yackat2001@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:16:27 (PDT)
Ah but Jacqueline.....think about it logically. By responding to a racist remark with a racist remark...you are doing exactly the same thing?!?!?!?! Non??? Oui??? Get a grip girl!
Sitting on the fence
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:14:49 (PDT)
Knee pads in the long grass, Would you do me a favor Pal? At Xmas time we always have a Xmas tree in the garden, but we've lost the Fairy we usually put on the Top of the tree! Would you oblige by coming and sitting on top as the FAIRY Thank you in anticipation!!
Tom Mix
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:13:31 (PDT)
harbourlad,does that mean that you are pondlife?like so many of your fellow seahamites?on a more serious note,if you would like more info on the formation of action groups,and how to screw the EEU for funds to get yourself a pool e-mail me on my soon to be formed e-mail address,any suggestions?post your suggesions and ill oblige.I have to say that i will probably go for joanne's suggestion,whatever it is.
just cruising
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:12:24 (PDT)
What's wrong with that swimming pool we used to use when I was a child...just inside the North Pier? Fresh seawater changed twice a day...or is it now polluted? Brian ROWELL
Brian Rowell <llewor@uq.net.au >
Australia - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 14:08:43 (PDT)
To "Knee Pads In The Long Grass" Yes! I did make a racist remark against our Greek Guest-Book Friend, Nikki........But why did I do that? Why don't you go back and read his commentry on our Seaham Harbour Town "Guest-Book" How he was belittling Engish women - Citizens of another country - Isn't that a form of racism? Of course it is! Furthermore, it was also slander and vulgar and very tasteless! I cannot beleive that you are critising me for my comment to the Greek man, when you ought to be critising the Greek man for his rude comments towards English women. At least I was defending English women. By you critising me, what you are doing in condoning his racist remarks - You are the hypocrit!
Jacqueline
USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 10:44:18 (PDT)
: I wish the pit pond was still open. I used to go there every night after school. They should open a new swimming baths just like it. It's crap when u have to go to Hetton, Sunderland or Peterlee for a swim. If there was a swimming baths in Seaham, it would be packed all the time. The council would make money from it. It's about time we had one. It's 2001 for christ's sake. I support labour, but if there are no plans for a Swimming pool in Seaham before the next election, I will vote for a tory council and i hope everyone else does the same. If anyone agrees with me, please leave a message.
Harbourlad
Seaham, - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 10:42:35 (PDT)
: MS Markie, You and the other long winded persons who visit this site are the reason why I rearley visit the site myself. I also noted you made a stereotypical (racist)remark against the Greek's,TISK TISK Ms Markie, You should go to church more often and learn to love your fellow man(or woman) you hipocrite.
: Knee Pads in the long grass
London, - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 00:14:22 (PDT)
Dr Pangloss, NTJ is a stupid ignorant type of Bigot who is best ignored, even his so-called friends have given up trying to defend him! He is a low-life nonentity.
yx
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 00:12:50 (PDT)
Ed Mason, This only is my opinion but the majority of people go out of the town because there is very little here for them, and a market is not going to do much to keep and bring new people into the town. The market and shops in Church Street do not stock anything off any quality products (a very lot off worthless cheap rubbish) hence the folk go and spend their money elsewhere out off the town, and all that revenue is going out of Seaham
yackat
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 00:11:48 (PDT)
old punks only need come!!!!!!.every sunday at the rugby club sex pistols music from 1.30 til 5.30 free !!!!
next pistols
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 00:10:20 (PDT)
I recently moved here from a really small city in Nova Scotia Canada and I love it!!!!!!
Stephanie paul
Los Angeles, California - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 10:27:56 (PDT)
Why don't you advertise this web site in the window of Seaham town council office. It might get more people in the chat room.
Harbourlad
Seaham, Durham England - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 10:25:38 (PDT)
will be back in the harbour very soon, see you then
david blaney
leeds, yorkshire - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 10:23:39 (PDT)
Dearest NTJ. When I wondered about the combination of the words 'good' and 'catholic' you managed to respond with abuse and insult. I don't suppose there's any chance you could try again and attempt to use argument instead of shouting. It must be tempting to stick with the 'Seaham system' - he who shouts loudest and threatens most wins the intellectual point. Perhaps you could break out for once and try rational thought. You know, most of the world do this all the time. Respectfully.
Dr Pangloss
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 10:22:06 (PDT)
: Why I Fired My Secretary . Three weeks ago it was my birthday.I didn't feel too well but knew when I went to breakfast my wife would be pleasant and wish me a happy birthday. Strangely,I didn't even get a hello,nothing from the children either , so when I walked into the office,my secretary , Rachel,said "Good morning boss ,happy birthday." I immediatly felt better,later she asked perhaps we could go out for lunch , that was the best news i'd had all day.We dined at a private little place in the country and also enjoyed a few drinks.On the way back to the office Rachel said "It's too nice a day to go back to work" When I agreed,she said "Let's go back to my place and have a few more drinks." Which we did.Then she said "Boss if you don't mind I'll pop into the bedroom and slip into something more comfortable." Several minutes later she came out carrying a huge birthday cake followed by my wife and two children all singing happy birthday , and there was I dressed only in my socks . Something from The Bush Teegraph , Regards Oz-Brian
Oz Brian
South Australia - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 01:33:01 (PDT)
Yack: I do agree witj you Seaham should have a swimming pool. So do most people in the town. There is also a need for a regular market in the town centre area.
Ed Mason <(mace@daltonet.com) >
Seaham, Durham - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 16:00:28 (PDT)
Hello, nice site
Jamie
- Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 16:39:30 (PDT)
Thomas...I appreciate your comments but I'am a little puzzled as to what subconcious aspect of my mind you are referring to ref.your mention of the 'freudian slip' anyway have a good trip,chat again upon your return.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 12:07:43 (PDT)
Oz Brian, You're wrong about one thing; It wasn't tough at all for your lads to make 600 in one innings, not taking anything away from your lads for their magnificent win, but "our lot" were just terrible and gave up too easily, once we were the "cream" at all things, unfortunately we now seem to be also-rans at everything!
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 12:05:34 (PDT)
Hi-to the imposter who made disparaging remarks about the Aussie cricket team , you are right ,their bats got hammered by the Pommie balls . Was that what you meant ? It was tough having to make over 600 runs in one innings
OZ brian
South Australia - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 07:25:26 (PDT)
Is there anybody in Seaham I might remember. I was Harbour Master of Seaham Harbour for two or three years about 1973-1974. I have been out of touch with the happenings of Seaham Harbour for too long. I have happy memories of Seaham. I was concerned at first when I, a foreigner from Kent was taking over from Seaham man who had ssixteen years as Harbour Master aaand about the same time as that as pilot before. I need not have worried. You are great people in Seaham. My best regards to you all. Colin Ferryman (Capt.) - ex. Harbour Master of Seaham
Colin Ferryman <(FerrymanCJ@aol.com) >
Beaumont, Texas USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 07:23:32 (PDT)
Does any think that we, as in Seaham should have a swimming pool?
yack <: yackat2001@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 07:20:38 (PDT)
Tony Your "ploy" certainly worked, I have thought about your comments quite alot Laddie and I accept what you say, also to NTJ your conciliatory remarks are much appreciated, perhaps you're both right and we have an imitator on the loose, but neither of you really answered my "Freudian slip" remark, but we'll let that rest too. As for being level- headed I like to think I am, but its a difficult question to answer and remain modest! so I'll pass on that. I'm off for a minimum now of 6 weeks to the Far East and I will get in touch again on my return. To Jacqueline I say hope you are well and enjoying life, take care
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 07:15:36 (PDT)
What the hell has happened to the G.B.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 04:07:06 (PDT)
amusing - though inaccurate. Besides, "The Producers" already covered that play - even goose stepping Nazis can be funny.
Auschlander <howboutthis@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 09:11:29 (PDT)
This guest-book is boring! It is no fun anymore.....
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 05:25:04 (PDT)
Great site, my Ancestors lived and were married in the the area, St Andrews Church in 1838, Byerley Hall married Elizabeth James, witnessed by B's father Thomas. Both men were labourers in the District. Your site gives you the feel for your Ancestry.
Grahame Hall <hotfoot@picknowl.com.au>
Adelaide, South Australia AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 01:24:47 (PDT)
Panglos, you are living, if anonymous, proof of the fact that the less knowledgeable people are, the less likely they are to know it; and yes, you're right, I have no intention of being drawn into a discussion with anyone with as many screws lose as you have. Why do I get the impression your lift doesn't go all the way to the top floor? How's it feel to be both impotent and anonymous? Byeee!
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 03:02:19 (PDT)
Tom, I hope you're not suggesting I "belt" along the inner road of the dale? Not at THAT speed...and so near the flowers...? My good lady declines your offer by the way.
Auschlander <howboutthis@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 13:54:20 (PDT)
Auschlander, Youre right about those damn Humps in the Dale, just dee wot Aw dee and "belt" along the inner road, as for yoor lass, send her alang to see me, Aws better than any Greek, if she wants a bit of excitement tell er Tom Mix is willing, just like Barkus!
Tom Mix <notagoodhumpindedale>
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 13:43:59 (PDT)
Tom Mix, I had the same suspension snapping experience as yourself in Dalton-Le-Dale. A lot of attention lavished on .3% of the District's population. A friend who moved there recently was approached by the residents association and told, quite politely, not to pick the flowers.. Great fun going through the guestbook this evening. Particularly enjoyed some of the exchanges - JM's carpet bombing no less effective than Colin's sniper fire, but perhaps with a few more injured..and Greek Niki, my wife sends hugs and kisses.
Auschlander <howboutthis@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 13:34:20 (PDT)
Lesley........Yes, I do agree with you that smoking and drinking at a young age can help age you. Other factors include: 1. Smoking. 2. Heavy Drinking. 3. Eating too many greasy and unhealthy foods. 4. Lack of exercise. 5. Not cleasing one face properly after having make-up on all day. 6. Having a continious negavtive attitude. 7. Lack of a positive attitiude toward life, circumstances and people. 8. Soaking too much in the sun without using sunscreen/Using those tanning beds! (For whatever reason - people seem to think that having a great tan year round is just the best. Well... people, it is not! it is just not healthy and people who do spend a lot of time in the sun or tanning beds,it really does age you and does not always look the best for you......To Stay Young and Healthy................................... 1. Do Not Smoke. 2. Drink very little alcohol. 3. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as enough protein and calcium. 4. Exercise on a regular basis! 5. Always find something to smile about! 6. Stay positive! 7. Dress young, but reserved ( some people like to dress too young as if they were teenagers again, and many times, it really is just not becoming.) 8. Do Not cake your face with make-up! 9. Do Not worry too much about finding Mr. Right too soon after you finish high school - there is always plenty of time. 10. Do Not have sex at too young of an age/or have babies at too young of an age. 11. Try to keep a stress-free lifestyle. 12. Make time for yourself to relax, or to go to the spa, or gym. 13. Keep a faith in God and try always to smile, be kind, be compassionate and helpful to all people. 14. Always thank God and your parents for giving you your life. Your life is what YOU make it to be. Sometimes things in life out of our control do happen that just put a negative dampner on things - that is not the fault of God....Sometimes things just happen. However, for those things in life that we do have control over... do not go blaming others if things go kind of wrong in life. For every choice we make - whether good choices or "not-so-good" choices - there is always a consequence to face for every choice we make in life. I hear people say all the time..."What has God done for me?" Sometimes I respond by saying..."What choices have you made in life to make the consequences be this severe? Anyway, something to think about! Hope you all stay young and healthy! Have a super day everyone! Your dear Guest-Book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 12:16:28 (PDT)
id just like to say,i went to watch the next pistols playing in the rugby club today,they were really fantastic,even better than the sex pistols.punk is deffo coming back.In the shape of the next pistols.i saw an entry on ere a few weeks ago someone saying they were "ON THE LASH " and they were going to take the punk rock crown from the next pistols.you have no chance. This band is fantastic.
anarchy in the u.k.
seaham, - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 12:11:21 (PDT)
Catholic and good go together lika fish & chips, bangers & mash, so Dr Panglos "but out" you clown, we can do without your sort on here.
NTJ <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 04:36:10 (PDT)
Aha! Panglos, the man who started at the bottom and chooses to remain there.The pseudo-intellectual so brimming with self-confidence he remains anonymous.There's a lot less to him than meets the eye, hence his attempts at libel flounder on the rock of incoherence.As usual he will contribute more heat than light to any discussion by talking faster than anyone can listen, claiming he speaks from the shoulder. Unfortunately such comments rarely start from higher up, despite his claims to the contrary!
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise,net.nz>
Wellington, - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 00:10:37 (PDT)
IS everyone else tired of that Greek "Nikki Guy" making disgusting insults about the English women? Well, I AM!!!! How dare you! Greeko man! You Greek men here in America are so filthy. You never shave or shower and you are so abusive toward your wives. Who do you think you are coming on our guest-book only to make disgusting remarks about English women. Why don't you go on your own country's guest book and make the insulting remarks there - becasue we do not want to read such lies and insults - so get lost Mr. Greeko Man! We certainly do not mind you using our town guest-book if you are going to write something kind or intellectual; but not, if you are going to use abusive language and insults. Oh, people like you make me just want to pray for you. Have a nice evening..... PS. We are all just going to ignore you from now on, unless you have something nice to say and unless you give an apology for the insults you have made toward the citizens of another country.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 18:31:21 (PDT)
all you english ladies with big breasts you come to my bar and I show you good time.ok
Nikki <Athens Greece>
- Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 16:26:54 (PDT)
So! The good Mr Nob returns - what's it like to be a racist Mr Nob? PS, father Ted, you used the words 'good' and 'Catholic' in the same sentence - perhaps you could explain.....?
Dr Pangloss <blank>
- Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 16:12:38 (PDT)
I went for a spin in the car today and on coming back to Seaham i thought what a dump.The sea fronts of Seaburn and South Shields seem to have a lot more in the way of entertainment.Show fields parks etc.Are the council living in the dark ages.All we seem to have is a hotel where none of us can afford to go.A car park with a few wonky pieces of scrap.Is this progress, I think not.Come on the council pull your fingers out of your arses and do something about it .Spend our money on something of use for a change.we even had an old coal wagon on the dock top and thats gone.what is going to replace that,I dread to think. Not another road for heavy goods I hope?
A MAN FROM SEAHAM WITH BORED KIDS
THE GOHST TOWN OF SEAHAM, - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 16:05:43 (PDT)
To Lesley Roberts....... Okay, yes, I know on a frequent basis I apologise for my opinions. I guess, I just like to try to keep the peace - I do not like to purposely hurt people's feelings or offend people. I like to try to at least try to keep an open mind - though, at times I am not very good at that either! As for Dr. Vix.....or, Victoria, well... I am guessing Victoria is a very liberated young woman......Victoria can hold her own very well! and I am proud of her for it! But again, Lesley, if we were all as strong minded young women like you and Victoria and many, many others - where would the balance in society be? I am not saying that I am a little minnie-mouse, I am just a tad bit more reserved. But, I am very thankful we do have women like Victoria and yourself - even though I do not always agree with either one of you, or the fact neither one of you may always agree with me....that is okay!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 15:00:51 (PDT)
"two---three---four--arrrghhh; er---how many did you say? Remember Ted, "To err is human, but it feels divine".
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 14:46:48 (PDT)
Mind you, JM is not alone in offering to solve problems we didn't know we had, in a way we don't understand.That long entry from Ramset Fastener, must surely qualify him for the Forrest Gump award.People who write that sort of stuff have a few cogs missing in the intellectual gearbox if they think they can gain converts from anyone in here.
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 14:07:53 (PDT)
Maybe, but I still get the impression JM could speak for an hour or two without notes, and equally without point; in fact her expenditure of words is greater than her income of ideas! Lucid on paper (or this Guest Book)but useless for anyone lacking interest in being told how inferior they are to anything American. After reading some of her longer entries I feel like a bike wheel; the longer the spoke, the greater the tyre!
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 13:58:35 (PDT)
Our Mary Markie is a Group Discussion by herself but she's a well meaning Lass and a Good Catholic. Now Colin say 10 Our Fathers and 10 Hail Marys,thats another Mary, not Markie
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 12:26:14 (PDT)
'Debate' JM, is what Idi Amin used to catch de fish, and your arm-twisting your way to the conclusion that your opinion is the one that matters most is about on the same level.Some of your lectures are like lighthouses in the desert, brilliant but pointless.Debateimplies an exchange of views, whereas your views are such that, were I the Pope I'd be concerned about a takeover bid.While none of your entries need an introduction, you should certainly aim for a conclusion!
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 11:27:17 (PDT)
I've just spent the past 20 minutes catching up on Guest Book entries for the past few weeks, some folks obviously have too much time on their hands. Jacqueline, considering you pride yourself on being this strong minded opinionated woman every time you make a statement you back track and apologise for your opinion. What's the point in that? Dr Vix would never do that and I admire her for that. If you think you look younger for not having kids have the strength to stick to your guns. Personally my opinion is that looking older than your age comes from:smoking a pack a day from age 14, downing 12 halves of lager every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from age 15 and baking yourself with no sunscreen every time the sun makes an appearance. You may not agree with me but it's my opinion only and you don't have to!
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 09:50:28 (PDT)
Thomas..Let me put you straight on one or two points.First of all NTJ is most definately not Tonysmate or Giggles or Slim,he happens to be a very nice person who has never ever used foul language on the gb or the agb.I as you know have met him personally when I was last in the U.K.,you also had the opportunity along with Giggles to do the same both of you declined the offer to join us for a drink. The term I used 'all is forgiven'was a ploy to get you to contribute once again to the G.B. no offence was intended.
Tony from Spain ¿
Andalucia - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 06:53:17 (PDT)
To Thomas Johnson, What do I think of the Guest-book at the moment? I think it is mostly filled with a bunch of people who have nothing intellectual to write about. Each time I have ever made an "opinion" people seem to take it personally and I get nothing but people critizing me. Instead, people should realize that others can have a difference of opinions, it does not mean that opinion is the right solution. We need differences of opinions to keep a balance in society. Though, I have tried to explain that several times, and it seems some people just do not get it! I think it must depend on the values one holds and the mentality. Why can't this guest-book be used for intellectual use - like debates, book reviews and concerns of how Seaham may be improved. Though, again, when Joanne Curtis made a very good point about a new and safer play area, again, people gave her insults. I do not think some people realize, that those of you who still reside in Seaham and who are writing a load of nonsense insults on this guest-book - guest what? it reflects on the image of the town. So come on people! Lets get this guest-book back in order!
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 06:28:12 (PDT)
I'm pleased that some others have finally reached the same conclusion as I,that the majority of contributors to the Guestbook hold views that would make Vlad The Impaler look like a limp-wristed social worker. It is very evident from the low level of comment that for most the process of getting up every morning is a major conflict between mind and mattress.The so-called comedy could improve if given the right vehicle for the humour; an ice-cream van comes to mind. The only way some of you would be certain of where you were going, would be after taking a laxative.
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
Wellington, - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 18:57:26 (PDT)
Thomas, don't believe every entry you read with my name to it. Surely you are not so stupid as to believe they are from me. Many times now I have asked for a communication from you, you never respond, even though I put an email address against genuine entries (sadly, you do not) never mind. You declined to respond to my last serious entry also, perhaps you missed it as it was "wiped" along with adjacent rubbish. One day you may be brave enough to drop me a line, we'll see. Perhaps Oz Brian will convince you of my integrity, I have corresponded several times with him recently, he knows who I am. Drop him a line, he also puts his genuine email address alongside his postings, as do others I have communicated with. I get the feeling you are on the level, I think you'll understand. As for tying shoe laces, I can tie a double bow as well as the next man.
Not Thomas Johnson <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 15:22:46 (PDT)
harbour master if you are who you say you are then you will know my nephew Alan Buck Give him my love from his aunty Margaret
margaret jones
USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 15:06:34 (PDT)
Tommy,Tommy,Tommy..........The Harbour Master has nothing to do with this NTJ fellow,he is his own Man.I do'nt know about these other fellows but The Harbour Master is the Captain of the Fleet and if you do'nt shut your Gob I'll stick some Seamen in your Port along with me foot.
Harbour Master <Down@thedocks>
Seaham Harbour, Durham UK - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:49:50 (PDT)
I agree, this page has turned to crap, has anyone noticed no one uses it but the same old same old spouting nothing, I thought that was for the AGB, too bad it could have been a good correspondence page (I know I spelt it wrong - no doubt someone will correct me), I dont always agree with what Ms. Markie has to say but at least some of it makes sense. No-one can make a decent comment without someones crude (not even funny) jokes. I'm off too.
over and out
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:32:25 (PDT)
I agree, this page has turned to crap, has anyone noticed no one uses it but the same old same old spouting nothing, I thought that was for the AGB, too bad it could have been a good correspondence page (I know I spelt it wrong - no doubt someone will correct me), I dont always agree with what Ms. Markie has to say but at least some of it makes sense. No-one can make a decent comment without someones crude (not even funny) jokes. I'm off too.
over and out
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:32:20 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, What do you mean? "all is forgiven" I thought we were friends now? I think you are guilty of a "freudian slip" my friend, either that or it was a deliberate ploy! which one? Let me explain. Two letters dated 21/8 had my handle affixed to them but were not of my "making" The first one addressed to Jacqueline, I could agree with the first three lines, but the rest is not my style! The second letter to Oz-Brian is disgusting in content and pure jingoism. both letters were written by guess who? why it was NTJ as were the two "follow-on" comments by Harbour Master and Johnson the W-----r. which brings me back to your "Freudian slip" or was it a deliberate exposure you made of your pal NTJ ( also known as Tonysmate, Giggles, Slim something or other and many more. Your slip/disclosure was you said on 23rd August at 13.55.35. "we have a situation where NTJ is complimenting Markie" (You meant Jacqueline of course) so you MUST have known that NTJ was the author of that forgery. I think you must know that he is not a very nice person, also I dont think it was a "freudian slip" you did it deliberably to expose "the rotter" for all to see! I ask all G/B readers to study this, its as plain as the nose ( or perhaps egg) on NTJs face To Oz-Brian, I would say that the Aussies (two S's you will note NTJ) made a very sporting declaration in the 4th test and for once we rose to the occasion, I also think Oz-Brian that your second team could give most teams a lot of trouble! To Jacqueline, I'm well thank you and off (on business) to the Far East on Sept 1st for 4/5 weeks. and Jacqueline, would you read the correspondence and let me know what you think!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:02:05 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, What do you mean? "all is forgiven" I thought we were friends now? I think you are guilty of a "freudian slip" my friend, either that or it was a deliberate ploy! which one? Let me explain. Two letters dated 21/8 had my handle affixed to them but were not of my "making" The first one addressed to Jacqueline, I could agree with the first three lines, but the rest is not my style! The second letter to Oz-Brian is disgusting in content and pure jingoism. both letters were written by guess who? why it was NTJ as were the two "follow-on" comments by Harbour Master and Johnson the W-----r. which brings me back to your "Freudian slip" or was it a deliberate exposure you made of your pal NTJ ( also known as Tonysmate, Giggles, Slim something or other and many more. Your slip/disclosure was you said on 23rd August at 13.55.35. "we have a situation where NTJ is complimenting Markie" (You meant Jacqueline of course) so you MUST have known that NTJ was the author of that forgery. I think you must know that he is not a very nice person, also I dont think it was a "freudian slip" you did it deliberably to expose "the rotter" for all to see! I ask all G/B readers to study this, its as plain as the nose ( or perhaps egg) on NTJs face To Oz-Brian, I would say that the Aussies (two S's you will note NTJ) made a very sporting declaration in the 4th test and for once we rose to the occasion, I also think Oz-Brian that your second team could give most teams a lot of trouble! To Jacqueline, I'm well thank you and off (on business) to the Far East on Sept 1st for 4/5 weeks. and Jacqueline, would you read the corresspondence and let me know what you think!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 12:58:13 (PDT)
My first guest book entry stated that I would take no crap from anyone. This guest book now resembles a page from Viz. Packed full of pathetic childish crap. You are all welcome to it. I'm off.
Ginger <over and out>
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 10:56:37 (PDT)
Nikki the Greek,if you must use foul language,please use it on the Alternate only as it was created for Greasy Greek Swine such as yourself,plus a group of fun loving Harbour Folks.Amen!!!!!!!!!!!
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Friday, August 24, 2001 at 09:43:20 (PDT)
Dear little sea anemone. I love you. You sound so sweet and pretty. Please rely to this message if there's any hope for me.
the dolphin in the harbour <too shy>
Seaham, - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 16:10:05 (PDT)
I love you English ladies with big breasts and fat ass. You very easy to get in bed yes. You like lady dog in heat. You come to my country and make you happy in bed.
Nikki
Greece, - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 15:24:26 (PDT)
Why can't I add an entry to the Guest-page on the Miners Banner Page?
Seaham Resident
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 14:21:46 (PDT)
What the hell has happened to this once very interesting guest book,as for the AGB well words cannot describe the level that has sunk to.We have a situation where NTJ is complimenting Markie,what's going on? Thomas come back all is forgiven,also the real DR.Giggles we don't care if your modem was down just contribute,unless you are also writing under another name.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia ¿ - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 13:55:35 (PDT)
Dearly beloved , Greetings to you all in the precious and matchless name of Lord Jesus Christ. We are always grateful to the God, the father because He has blessed us abundantly with his entire spiritual blessing in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We have received a great privilege to live as His children eternally for the eternity. We have received a great opportunity and blessings to serve and praise him by helping the needy people in many cities. God has given a good opportunity to write this letter to you. And I believe this is the will of God to be made and enjoy with you in his divinely services. I named M.ARUNA KUMARI. I belong to the country India from the state Andhra Pradesh, city Guntur, village VEMURU coastal area in the South India got married with Mr.VENKATESWARA RAO.M. We both are maintaining a small computer institute named SIIT COMPUTERS REPALLE, nearly 20kms to VEMURU. My husband and I are interested in studies. But we can’t go to higher studies because of our economic background. We came from a Hindu family. I don’t know about Bible by the inspiration of God I believe in Jesus. And I want to settle in the very noble profession that is maintaining an Orphanage and Distressed Women Home. Our main task is to Educate the Orphan Children and Give them an Honorable life in the society. With God compassion and multiplication we can reach our vast Goal and fulfill our desire. Respectable I want to share in your service to work in our country for the helpless. I will be submissive to your reasonable suggestions and instructions in any aspects. Please go through this letter and please understand our zeal and anxiety also to words the work here. Our burden is to concentrate at the grass route level. And we want to maintain a library. I have spent some money for purchasing the books and put into this library for reading those who are interested to appear to competitive exams to gain a job. I hope that definitely they will develop their knowledge. Still I am praying that some more books and magazines put into this library. Just I want inform you about Orphan children how they are depended upon others by begging, robbing, Child Labors etc., The economic system is very much complicated. There is a vast gap between rich and poor. Rich were exploiting the poor. Really I rejoiced very much about this work since very long time I am praying waiting for like this opportunity to correspondence with you to ask help for Children home in India. I did not receiving any special support from any corner. But God has been providing our daily bread and some times we rejoice in the Lord. Even in our difficulties. The hand to mouth offerings are open secret Many times we used to go to bed of starved and our orphan Children used to move half naked. And I explained you on the existing conditions of orphan children in India. Here such these orphans are increasing day by day at a rapid rate. Because of their family disorganized conditions in the lapse of their beloved parents, and due to the disaster conditions of natural calamities, these orphans are generation on geometrical progression. Here these groups of victims called as “parking boys.” , “Young rashvels”, as “poison”. Generally parking boys shall pass on their time at public places, like bus stops, railway stations and at some enterprises centers like petrol bunks. They struggled entire day for their owners, where they are accustomed with insufficient food. The young rashvels shall wonder on stress where they are starring for days in a week. The poison shall work in the fields of the landlords. But they are existing with quite Discontent towards their Daily needs, With such background these helpless buds are becoming as habitual criminals. As a mater of fact nowadays in India these victims are becoming as powerful criminals and anti social elements. Lack of proper family treatment, and at the dissatisfied conditions 0f their dairy needs, they are mounding like this. Of course it is one of the contemporary problem of our society. On seeing the practical conditions of them every human being shall feel sympathy at them. For sometimes these orphan children are competing with dogs at the dustbins. During the feasts of wealthy people. Here on our territory every person shall glance of his or her bitter and panic conditions, but nobody shall come forward to host them. It is the most disgraceful feature on the humanity in this world. Now computers and high technologies are developed are satisfactory ways, but no pity is coming from this sophisticated society towards these helpless victims. Really I pitted much on their existed conditions, and I proposed and planned to start an orphanage for the upliftment of the such helpless children according to the scripture James 1:27. These are our goals to accomplish in the future by God’s help and through the cooperation you. Truly we have dedicated our lives to achieve these goals. We are always trying to live and present a pure sacrificial service for our Lord. We are doing this services very sincerely diligently and faithful beyond our ability. We trust that our God the Father knows our intention and great zeal about our goals of winning souls and promoting the Lord’s work. As Paul said “therefore knowing the fear of the Lord; we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God and I hope that we are made manifest in our conscience. I am not again commanding our selves to you may have an answer for those who take pride. In appearance, and not in heart. “2cor 5:11,12. As it is written we are doing his services being just are living very faithfully as his children. Brother, I want to share in your services to work in our country for our Lord. I will submissive to reasonable suggestions and instructions in any aspects. Please go through this letter and kindly understand the spirit of this letter, and please understand also our zeal and anxiety towards the Lord’s work here. At present I am running one orphanage with 30 orphan children. They are all quite destitute children were they lost their parents in different ways. My funds are already exhausted. Now I am quite helpless by financial. In fact for some times I am unable to provide full pledged food at least. These kids some nights wakeup suddenly they cry and weep for food but I am sustaining with penniless conditions. So I am in dilemma in operating our orphanage. I am praying to go in order to acquire any support from any side. Since all these days I am searching for help from service agencies like you in order to look into the need of our orphan children. Some of the children are very week. They are suffering from many diseases. Because of not having sufficient food. They cannot recover from their ill health because of they have no doctors advice and treatment. They cannot go to doctor for the treatment to cure their diseases of their helpless. No one can help them. Taking sufficient food and good medicines they can recover their health and taking good treatment and medicines some of the remaining child can cure as early as possible. No one comes to help them. So I am requesting some of the persons to donate medicines or money to get good treatment for the child effected from disease t o give good treatment. I am in strong belief of that our orphan kids may kindly be benefited at your majesty. Little support extended by you shall save the lives of our orphan Children. You kindly look into the arising real of me on behalf of our orphanage. Our orphanage children are heartily sending then love and kisses to you. When I talk of them about this letter they prayed to in tears so as to motive by god on their need. You never forget of our orphan Children. They shall be grateful to you on your kind support. I here with submit the details of our project about the Women welfare such as divorcee distress and neglected Women from thin husband and family members. At present we have 35 Women from all categories, what who were brought and made assistance in our shelter at the great humanization specially we have a Devin and deserved worker Mrs. P.Sambrajyam who has adopted her life to look after the welfare of these Women for many years. She has been rendering her services towards these downtrodden Women. Every Sunday we gather all these Women and conduct productive programs, which they can enable to ensure themselves in a source of income to look after their feeding clothing and shelter. I would like to continue this project in a long term, if you kindly co-operate towards these distressed women. In addition with these women project I have brought 15 orphan girls without parents and started home of orphanage at VEMURU and looking after their feeding, health, clothing and shelter. All these things of welfare of this organization have been looking by P.Sambrajyam, a social worker.. Mostly our area has located at the coastal belt of Bay of Bengal and it results at regular intervals of floods and cyclones. If you kindly determines to send any sort of help towards this home of women, you may send in favor P.Sambrajyam at her account. It shall be a great part of our Gospel outreach ministry. It is all for your information only. Me, my family members, women of our orphanage and our co-workers are all conveying heartfelt regards to you, your family and all others where assisted you in your daily prayers to be richly blessed with the adorable grace of Lord.: Bringing us the down trodden women and girls of Backward communities to average level of living state and unable to stand on their own legs with minimum standards. They are neglected by Husbands and elevated the society due to their innocence. They are also suppressed women under the feet of the bad social elements in the present society. The grants will be used mainly for providing training of handcrafts, distributing buffaloes and sewing machines and feeding the girls with education and medical car. It provides the basic foundation of their livelihood without depending on any one in the society and strengthens them morally to live. They are open and fair to determine their own welfare regarding with their better future. We only guide them and provide necessary needs. Yes ours is a women organization functioning in association with our existing project. We have already worked with programs such as “food for hungry” flood relief, women welfare, safeguarding the old aged and so on. Presently we are organizing a ‘Women Welfare’ program and a home for orphanage. To strengthen the activities of women welfare and girls and provide them minimum facilities of living and educate them to attain a free productive life with firm hopes and trust. We work with no any other organizations in India. We have no any source of Funding except our own contributions. We have not so far received any kind of donation for any one abroad. Our Future Planning: 1.We want to run a school to orphan and poor kids 2. Here are many hostels for backward caste students but not all the poor students belonging to all casts. These hostels are unto 10th class students only. So, we want to start hostile for all the poor in all the casts after 10th to Degree (higher studies) students. 3. We want to establish a library for the students to improve their general knowledge to face all the competitive exams conducted for the jobs and also the college books to the poor who can’t buy all the text books can study here and prepare for the class examinations. 4. We want to start a tailoring center, dress designing center, book binding center who are widows, came from poor family, living lonely far from their husbands. Nature Of Work 1. We are contacting all the colleges in all our surroundings to help the poor students came from the corners of small villages. 2. We are meeting all the educated UN-employed people to get their knowledge improved to face the competitive exams to get the job maintaining a small library of competitive exams guides. 3. We are going door to door for the ladies who are helpless. To employ themselves we are explaining about sewing machines, dress designing and paintings, for educated ladies book binding work also. Once again I am requesting you to help us which manner u can help. And explain all our activities to the persons you know. Please convey our greetings to all that are co-operating with you in our work. We really believe that the day will come. Convey our love, requests and prayers to all respectable there. I await your kind and favorable response prayerfully and hopefully comes when we fulfill our desires. Yours in His Bonds. Thanking you, Respectably Yours, (ARUNA & VENKAT). Mail Address: pak_mvr@rediffmail.com
aruna kumari <pak_mvr@rediffmail.com>
guntur, ANDHRA PRADESH India - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 12:07:29 (PDT)
Mary, I don't know who is using my name on this site; but I can assure you that the message sent on Monday 20th August at o6:41 was not sent by myself. I do not mind listening to the opinions of others, and like to get mine over as well; however I am not in the habit of calling people Insane. My appologies on behalf of the idiot who is afraid to identify him or herself whilst on the guestbook.
Bill Scrutineer <scrut@homeoffice.co.uk>
London, England - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:51:45 (PDT)
Billy get a life you sad person, try and leaving a contact address yack
to billy
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:37:30 (PDT)
Does anyone like to drink from the hairy cup
slurp
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:33:28 (PDT)
I think I can recall some where that Seaham was given a considerable grant from some where in Europe for a swimming pool? Maybe I am mistaken.
no pool
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:30:12 (PDT)
I think I can recall some where that Seaham was given a considerable grant from some where in Europe for a swimming pool? Maybe I am mistaken.
no pool
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:30:00 (PDT)
Guess since Dawdon Pitt Pond closed there is no swimming pools (although now when I think of swimming in the pit pond I cringe), I would have loved a warm swimming pool to learn to swim in when I was a kid, we used to go for swimming lessons down at the docks, the water was freezing, it was even colder standing on the rocks waiting for your turn again. It was much better once we got to Northlea comp we had our own pool. We also used to swim at Billingham Forum, is that still around?
Joan
mission, Canada - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:19:54 (PDT)
We have the biggest blinking swimming pool in Durham you idiot, Its called The North Sea!
Billy Bunter
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:09:13 (PDT)
Could some one please explain why we have not got a swimming pool? Does everyone out there think that Seaham should have a swimming pool, if so put the words “swimming pool” at the end off your entry in this guestbook.
gone for a swim <yackat2001@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:06:22 (PDT)
Little sea anemone's friend. You should realise that Joanne Curtis is a respectable married woman and has no time for skirt chasing cads like yourself.
Sally Bash
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 11:25:22 (PDT)
"It is hard to believe that we are almost into the ninth month of the year" Are you stupid, it is dead easy to believe, it comes after the eight and before the tenth?
Are <sole Markie>
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 05:00:26 (PDT)
To Thomas Johnson.........How are you?! I hope you are well these days; and had a very enjoyable summer. I have not seen you on the guest-book for awhile...what have you been doing? I hope something worthwhile and interesting! Well, I have to go for now.....I want to enjoy the last two weeks of summer, before the fall begins to set in. It is hard to believe that we are almost into the ninth month of the year - this year has gone by very quickly indeed! Anyway, do take care and thank you for your kind remarks. Have a nice day! God Bless! Your "Guest-Book" Friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 04:39:20 (PDT)
Thomas Johnson, Or is that your real name,I think not.You talk about being a coward,I do not remember a time when you have listed your e-mail address,just the name Thomas Johnson.You sir are the coward so shut your gob and quit flirting with Miss Markie.
Harbour Master <Down@thedocks>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 14:39:12 (PDT)
Just like you, you gormless twat, when did you ever reveal your true identity and leave an email address - too shay!
Johnson the wanker
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 14:35:29 (PDT)
Jacqueline Markie. Hello, hope you are well. Do not be put off by the recent rubbish littering the GB. One of your GB contributions is worth a hundred of these petty half-witted personal insults constantly aimed in your direction. At least you have the bottle to reveal your true identity and whereabouts, unlike the faceless low life cowards hiding their futile obscure little lives away from the real world. They should be pitied for living such a meaningless existence.
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 12:40:18 (PDT)
Well done to our courageous cricket team for coming back from the dead to clinch a memorable victory against those ego-tripping Ausies. That was just what the doctor ordered. Just when they thought they had us licked, we knock em all around the pitch. Well done lads. Oz – Brian, how about that for a good old fashioned thrashing?
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 12:07:09 (PDT)
i cant believe my soul has been bared on the gb!!but for all joanne fanciers you can now contact me at the address below,maybe we can swap stories on just who fancies her most??
little sea anenome's friend <wefancygingejozee@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 11:37:22 (PDT)
Hi, i'm looking for members of my family. My father, Richard Copeland Wilson, lived in Seaham in the fifties, sixties and, i believe, the eighties. I believe he also played for the local team and also, possibly, Sunderland (not necessarily in the first team). He married Edith Williamson. My grandfather was Richard Carlton Wilson, and his father was Richard Charlton Wilson. Both were miners. I believe my father grew up with his uncles (Norman, Billy...) on School Street. Any news of them would be gratefully received.
Andy Wilson <andy@lshift.net>
London, London UK - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:00:51 (PDT)
NTJ, Thats true but it was sewn back on and what a Big Job that was.BIG JOB!
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 08:40:27 (PDT)
Father Ted was a man but he had a botched sex-change operation!
NTJ
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 08:27:21 (PDT)
Sea....Res....Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 07:30:12 (PDT)
Correct, she's a woman
Sea.....Res.......
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 07:14:39 (PDT)
yx,I took the celibacy class but got very low marks do you think I should be and Father Ted is not a girl.
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 06:45:16 (PDT)
I see by the timing of the entry you came home from the shop today to play on the PC
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 06:09:15 (PDT)
Father Ted's a woman you nit.
Sea.......Res.......
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 06:05:10 (PDT)
Father Ted, I'm getting worried as I'm starting to like you! tell me are you celibate? have you taken your final vows yet?
yx
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 04:34:55 (PDT)
Well, I hope the weather is better over in the UK than it is here is the Bavaria at the moment. In the middle of the region, where I am in the suburbs it's cold as hell, we are having severe "Ice Storms." Everything is at "Stand-Still!" Schools all closed, no transportations running... and we are expected more snow and ice cream tonight. So far we have had such a very long winter begining last month, Dec 3rd. We have had so much snow and freezing cold weather. Right before Christmas it got down to minus a canny few Degrees!!! I am so shagged with this the cold weather and look forward to the Spring. I told, as I am always telling you, the weather patterns are becoming more and more severe and unsual. Those poor people in Hetton-le-Hole and in Easington Lane, I do not know how they are holding up - they must have the faith of a "mustard seed" whatever that means?
Gustav Markie <Bavaria >
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 02:52:36 (PDT)
I quite fancy Joanne myself come to think of it........are you spoken for sweety?
Another Seaham Resident
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 02:36:55 (PDT)
Miss Markie was Jesus the son of God?
Jah
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 16:34:36 (PDT)
yx,I can have a Cheek all to myself? ooooooooooow
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 15:39:27 (PDT)
He left
cvvccv
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 15:31:47 (PDT)
Whatever happened to Thomas Johnson?
Seaham Resident
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 14:59:24 (PDT)
I'm sure that you're all dying to know, that the shape that I am in these days is ... spiky. As a woman sea anenome I think that it very important that people take my physical appearance into consideration above everything else. That's why I feel the need to mention what great shape I'm in at every God-given opportunity. I'm not a very humble sea anenome. And, JoAnne Curtis, the day that you need a face lift is the day that half the planet needs a face lift plus full body lipo-suction. A very good friend of mine fancies you!
the little sea anenome
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 13:37:35 (PDT)
Father Ted we could "share" the spanking, say one cheek each!
yx
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 13:28:07 (PDT)
yx, That was a nce thing to say about Our Mary Markie, there may be a chance for you at the Pearly Gates after all.Now who gets to do the Spanking?
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 12:53:28 (PDT)
I agree with you Father Ted. M/S Markie would not use that kind of language, the person responsible should be spanked!
yx
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 12:35:31 (PDT)
Mr.B. Scruntineer, ignore the last entry from Our Mary Markie .I know for a fact that Miss Markie being a Good Bonnie Catholic Lass could never use foul language like that ,it looks more like the work of that Dirty Foul Mouth xy alias Maxine ,alias Farter Ted,alias xyxyyx, alias the Osmonds and many more all of a foul nature.
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 11:01:28 (PDT)
Dear Bill Scrotum, you are just a load of bollocks, now leave me alone please, I'm knackered. Why do you keep testis me on this subject, it's all a load of balls anyway, put it in a sack. I'm off to get my hair spermed now..... Tara
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 08:10:27 (PDT)
Mary, Mary - there might be a more simple reason as to why you are unmarried and old - it's because insane people find it harder to attect partners.
Bill Scrutineer <scrut@homeoffice.co.uk>
London, England - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 06:41:50 (PDT)
P.Catching - are you out there? you are the only Tractor-boy that I know and I seriously need to gloat...
Lord Lather of Indecision <LLI@notsure.com>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 06:33:13 (PDT)
A Question; Most people know that slander is the spoken word and libel is the written word, but does anyone know under what circumstances does slander become libel?
The Quizmaster <Wizard@seaham.com>
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 06:03:47 (PDT)
To Joanne and others....whom I may have offended.........My deepest apologies to go all - I mean that most sincerely! I suppose I did not really think about the affect my comment would have on those women who are already in their 30's with children. I guess I was just trying to make a point in my defense and for those others who are still single and childless in their 30's who also have a lot of pressure to "settle down, get married and to have children." It is really OKAY to still be single when one reaches in their 30's. it is nothing for anyone to make fun about or to put people down. Like I said in my message to Bill Scrunter that I have no doubt marriage and having children are the most beautiful blessings and rewards once can be given. However, so can single life be a blessing. Both are equally beautiful and enjoyed. I am deeply sorry, Joanne that I offended you. You do NOT need to get a face lift - you are fine the way you are! I do still look young - but it is probably genetic. God knows what I would look like if I had an infant baby and had to go through many sleepless nights. I suppose I am spoilt being single. Anyway, lets move on to a different topic. For whatever reason whenever I make an opinion wheather it is in my defense or not..... it always ends up a fiasco! But hey! I guess that is me! You just have to accept me for who I am. Hope everyone has a nice day and again..... I am sorry I may have hurt some feelings. But think too, how hurt we women in our 30's feel when people are ragging on us to get married and have children. Most women want to have the marriage and children, but again, sometimes circumstances in life are out of our control. God Bless! Your guest-book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 04:21:15 (PDT)
Dearest Jacqueline, please do yourself a favour and read through your "10 years younger" speech. It reads like the rantings of a self obsessed mad woman! It is also truly offensive to us ladies who are in our very early thirties and are married with children. I do hope that the poor "friend" of yours that you refer to does not read your hurtful comments. I thought you were supposed to be christian??? Yet, you find it in your heart to make such horrid comments about fellow humans. I know that you like to speak your mind but please read your comments before you press the send button and consider other people. It is very unkind to make such personal remarks. Now, if you will please excuse me, I shall start making enquiries about a facelift!
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 04:00:25 (PDT)
Tom Mix - do it and you'll regret it - yes this is a warning, threat, promise whatever you want to call it!
Seaham Person
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 15:36:29 (PDT)
To Bill Scrunter............. While I appreciated very much your opinion and what you had to say, I actually agreed with you. However, I AM going to defend myself when I feel I am being "Put-Down" just because I am still single. If it were in my control I would have been married at 28 years and had my first child when I was 30 years old. However, sometimes circumstances in life are out of our control. Therefore, as I have not been blest with marriage or children, I have learned to appreciate my singlehood. I apologise that I come across self-centered and selfish - I am really not. I truly enjoy doing a lot of out-reach work and helping others whoare either terminally ill or just not as fortunate. I have read all the Christian books on marriage and raising children and I have no doubt that being a wife or husband is just so beautiful. I also have no doubt in my mind at all that being a parent is, while challenging, a most rewarding gift from God. I look forward to the day that I am blest with a husband and with children. However, until that time I have learned how to appreciate being single without feeling all the pressure..........What I would like to stress, is that there is indeed too much emphasis on getting married, finding a boyfriend and having sex. Teenagers and young adults who are conditioned only to think they must have a boyfriend, get married or have children before a certain age, are missing out on so many valuable opportunities life has to offer. I am sure you would not really want for your children to get married and have children before they have been able to discover who they are and had the opportunity to discover life outside of Seaham. I know if I were to have children, I would always be encouraging them to attend college/university to have a career and to travel first, before settling down to have a family. People have a better sense of "Who they are" in their 30's than they do in their early 20's or late teens. Also, their is a less chance of divorce for those who marry in their 30's than those who marry younger. Either way - singlehood or marriage - both are blessings and equally beautiful and enjoyed.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 13:25:42 (PDT)
Ps. I couldn't care less if you look 20years younger either.
Bill Scrutineer <scrut@thehomeoffice.co.uk>
London, England - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 11:07:45 (PDT)
How introverted can you get Mary, How self centred can you get. All you seem to think about is yourself and your own needs. You don't know what you are missing, there are more gratifying things in this world than pleasing oneself. Sharing a life with a soulmate beats it all. Nurturing ones children and bringing them up with the right values also takes some beating. I don't have to ask my partner if I wish to go somewhere, nor does she have to ask me. As far as buying clothes is an issue, I don't give a damn about all this designer stuff. My partner and I live life to the full. I would imagine that you are a very insecure person who is afraid of making any sort of commitment to another; in case it interferes with with your own peculiar values and expectations. I feel sorry for you. You are welcom to your rather restricted existence. I don't envy you at all, and I would imagine very few others would either. I don't wish to offend you, but you are continually trying to ram your ideals down other peoples throats; it is my turn now for a change. I won't enter into any further discussion on this subject, just wanted you to know how I personally feel; which is my right also.
Bill Scrutineer <scrut@homeoffice.co.uk>
London, England - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 11:03:53 (PDT)
ISSAC Thank you for your kind remarks to my defense. I have no idea why society puts pressure on people to get married almost as soon as one has finished school. There is so much out there in the world - so many opportunities just waiting to be discovered. Yes, being single can have some draw backs, however, being single is actually a lot of fun. I know that I can go anywhere I want, do anything I want and do things how I want without having to discuss the issue with a spouse. Furthermore, I look young for my age, I am in great shape! I can buy my clothes from whatever store I want, I can dine in whatever restraunts I want - I actually have a great life being single. I bet I still look 10 years younger than those I went to school with who now now have children, or who have had children since their teen years and early 20's. Please people, do not put pressure on our teenagers or young adults to marry at such a young age, or to have children at such a young age. Let our young one's experience life and to have the opportunity to travel and to discover one's self before babies and marriage. I will never forget the last time I was home, (10 years ago) a girl I knew from school had asked if I was "courting" I said, "No." She then said, "Well you had better hurry up, or you will be too old to have children!" I was shocked! as ten years ago I was only 22 years old. She already had two children and looked like she was 10 years older than she was! I wsa shocked at the mentality and how people are conditioned that they have to have marriage and children as soon as leaving school. People! there is nothing wrong with being single when one is in their 30's
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 09:54:35 (PDT)
nice site
Lowell F Hammond <lfhwlh@yahoo.com>
Ludlow, Vermont USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 08:44:13 (PDT)
nice site
Lowell F Hammond <lfhwlh@yahoo.com>
Ludlow, Vermont USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 08:44:10 (PDT)
Great win for the lads yesterday. Craddock and Phillips were outstanding.
Daydream Believer
Seaham, UK - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 07:25:42 (PDT)
wasnt a great performance you still managed a win which is always a good sign.Nice to see youve pinched the "huddle" from Celtic following your visit north of the border!!I would just like to thank my #1 sunderland supporter for yesterday,it was a great day out,and i hope we can do it again soon.
green and white
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 01:23:06 (PDT)
Jean Samuel, go to - www.friendsreunited.com and look up your old school.
Bob
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 15:24:34 (PDT)
 Seems that we have upset the applecart Father Ted, Mary sounded quite the irate soul; never mind. Now I'm a married man and I have got the time to use the Guestbook, probably because I hooked my "little Fishy" many a moon ago. It would seem to me that instead of spending so much time on the Guestbook, our Mary should be baiting her hook elsewhere. May do her the world of good, and us too.
Bill Scrutineer <scrut@homeoffice.co.uk>
London, England - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 11:56:51 (PDT)
Sunderland1 Farmer Boys 0 Great result, now for the Maggies!!
Red & White
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 10:23:00 (PDT)
Have just paid a return visit to Seaham after an abscence of 2 years and nearly broke my "springs" going thro the Dale. Just how long have those bloody humps been there? Who are the stupid idiots who had them put there? They have ruined a perfectly good road! next time I'll use the Residents inner road, they have been warned, so keep yuor heads in, Dalton-le-Dale bureaucrats.
Tom Mix
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 07:57:25 (PDT)
The wages of sin are Death, remember that all yea sinners, Remember what happened at Sodum & Gommorrah!
The Bible Puncher
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 04:37:06 (PDT)
The wages of sin are Death, remember that all yea sinners, Remember what happened at Sodum & Gommorrah!
The Bible Puncher
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 04:36:58 (PDT)
The wages of sin are Death, remember that all yea sinners, Remember what happened at Sodum & Gommorrah!
The Bible Puncher
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 04:36:51 (PDT)
OK monkey, wouldn't mind communicating on another level or via another medium if you would care to email me. I was attempting to bring something positive to this book and encouraged people to talk about the plusses in Seaham, your contributions were/are valued. Many thanks, I hope you will not move off this page, perhaps you will do a "Pheonix" and I'll recognise the style when you next contribute. All the best - Ivan
Ivan <ivanfromhartlepool@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 02:01:35 (PDT)
Ivan it seems that someone else is using the name monkey and as you will have no idea who is the real monkey and who is not. I have decided to stop contributing to this guest book. Anything after this in the name of monkey is not me. Goodbye Ivan.
monkey
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 01:43:31 (PDT)
All you bases are belong to flugnoober.
Kevin Sean O'Flannery
Dublin, Ireland - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 19:24:30 (PDT)
This is fantastic news, who is the new landlord?
Ivan
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 15:48:34 (PDT)
Ivan, Brian is no longer in the Stap (thank God for that!)
monkey
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 15:42:06 (PDT)
Cheers monkey, garden house was owned by a distant relative of mine - serious. I once lived in Hawthorn, but my interests lie in Seaham old buddy, what do you suggest? ps The staps WAS a half decent pub until Brian moved in and upset all the villagers, where next my learned friend?
Ivan
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 15:36:15 (PDT)
Ivan, have you tried the Humps at Dalton-le-Dale? You've never "humped" till you've tried them.
monkey
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 12:20:34 (PDT)
Ivan, Hawthorn village just to the south of Seaham has some good things to see. 1. The parish church quite small but very old. Well worth a look. 2. The Vicarage early 1800 I think. 3. Garden House the best house in the village and has to be early 1600 at least. 4. The pub they do a nice pint of bitter.
monkey
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 10:40:11 (PDT)
Father Ted stop putting things on this questbook in the name of Father Ted coz I am Father Ted.If you keeping putting things on in the name of Father Ted err, Father Ted, well then how will any one know which is the real Father ted, father Ted and who is not Father Ted, Father Ted.
Father Ted
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 09:52:06 (PDT)
Enjoy Jackie? Why, have you had her? What is she like - any good?
Another single person (female)
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 09:37:26 (PDT)
30 and still single, Great so am I and its great, most people now are grandparents at 30+ and have a dozen kids crying at there feet . You can keep it. Enjoy jackie!!
single person
Durham, - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 08:51:50 (PDT)
We are all God's creatures, praise be, to the Lord.
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 07:04:42 (PDT)
the little sea anenome:Thank you for your nice comments, in regards to my celibacy I do peek through the Convent windows from time to time.
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 06:47:03 (PDT)
monkey, the weekend approaches, where to for local sites of interest my learned friend?
Ivan <Hartlepool>
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 05:34:35 (PDT)
Confession is good for the soul, how long is it since you went too confession? Go now my children, you know it makes sense, a clear conscience will lead to your salvation.
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 04:07:21 (PDT)
On Judgement day the "scales" will determine your fate, will it be a joyous one? or will everlasting damnation be yours? Repent whilst there is yet time
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 04:04:44 (PDT)
Repent all ye sinners, the day of judgement is nearer than you think.
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 04:02:44 (PDT)
Praise to the Lord, for I have seen the light of rightousness, I am saved!
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 04:01:27 (PDT)
Blessed is the Lord and all who walk with him!
The Bible Puncher
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 03:59:06 (PDT)
Father Ted, I can tell from the entries that you make on theis GB that you are a pot of lovely gorgeous-ness, and wonder if in the face of this, you have trouble keeping your vow of celibacy?
the little sea anenome
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 01:04:53 (PDT)
KneePads in the long grass:To start off with there is nothing wrong with being a Jesus Freak,if there were more of them the world would be a kinder place.Now to Hell with you Blasphemer and say hello to xyxyxy when you get there.
Father Ted <Sitting@therighthand>
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 17:08:54 (PDT)
Ms Markie, I Am the devil incarnate and I WILL get you ,you bible thumping Jesus freak.
Kneepads in the long grass
London, ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 16:17:00 (PDT)
Beware Seaham idoliters the day of judgement is nigh!
The Bible Puncher
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 14:43:29 (PDT)
Jacqueline, this may sound a little strange coming from someone who has had a real go at you on occasions. But, I think some recent GB entries (spinster jibes etc.) are very unfair and are best being ignored by everyone including your good self. Anyone who reads the GB regularly will know exactly who you are and what you stand for. We may not all agree with your views but we all know just WHO you are. Someone is attempting to provoke a response from you, probably the same plant pot who was responsible for the ”Fat Girl” jibes some time ago. Take it as a compliment that someone is really desperate to talk to you but needs to drag you down to gutter level first. Ignore it.
Isaac
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 13:50:35 (PDT)
I do not live in a retirement home for spinsters. Oh you people can be so ignorant! So what! what is wrong with still being single when one is in their early 30's - I bet most of you people are still single and not married, becuase if you were married you would have better things to do than to sit at the Seaham Guest-Book writing a load of tripe and insults to people. Instead you would be kindly tending your spouse and children. For heavens sakes, people! Please get a life. Have a blessed day! God Bless! your guest-book friend - Jacqueline Katherine Mary.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 11:18:04 (PDT)
Victoria, I love reading your comments, however, I have noticed that you write the way you would if you were holding a conversation. "Eeeeeee, I love promoting my friends'causes me" is typical northern - I see you really did keep your northern accent. In a way, I wish I did too, now when I try to speak northern it really sounds silly on me. Anyway, your comments are always of interest and enjoyable to read. Hope you are well.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 11:10:47 (PDT)
XYXYXY You do not know how to spell my name! It is spelt Jacqueline, or Jackie or Jacquie. Now, XYXYXY, go find something a bit more interesting and productive to do, instead of wasting your time insulting me. I am someone who has no interest in you and is of no interest to you. Have a nice day!
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 11:07:09 (PDT)
Hi everyone. If any of you follow Sunderland AFC, I don't know if you check out the www.fromtheterrace.co.uk/sunderland web page. It's really good, and I'm not just saying that 'cos my brother-in-law writes it. Eeeee, I love promoting my friends' causes me.
dr vix
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 10:53:39 (PDT)
xyxyxy: You need to Clean-up that filthy mouth,your almost as bad as that Father Ted I'm going to have the Holy Father pick Ted up and wash his mouth out with Holy Water but you I'm left with no choice but to put you on my clean-up list # 1
"HARBOUR MASTER" <Anywhere@TheDocks>
Seaham Harbour, Durham UK - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 10:49:46 (PDT)
monkey, is that where those 2 new bungalows are now standing? If so I was only talking to one of the residents on Saturday (Ropery Walk area?)
Ivan
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 09:02:22 (PDT)
Ivan I would have liked to have pointed out to you the old Methodist chapel but due to neglect it fell down. Taking with it the bloke in the house next door's car.
monkey
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 08:32:07 (PDT)
here here Jacqueline, you tell her girl! how are you these days, did thomas johnson ever get in touch with you direct.
not thomas johnson
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 07:35:35 (PDT)
monkey, went to the cave last night, took my kids and it just so happened that one of them had been before and showed me where it is. Not too impressed with it though. What was it used for? What was half impressive was the boarded walkways around the Dene, if it wasn't for the rubbish and litter it could be very attractive. So my learned friend, where next are you going to send me. I like sites with a bit of history to them and any background you can supply me with before my visit would be most appreciated. Thanks again, Ivan. (Mr Mason, if monkey leaves directions on this page again can you please ensure you don't delete them)
Ivan <Hartlepool>
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 02:30:31 (PDT)
"xyxyxy" Oh be QUIET!!!! I do not see you trying to make improvements for your town. all you do is leave silly childish "make no sense" comments.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 17:33:27 (PDT)
Furthermore, why has the Harbour Happenings page not been updated? We are now the middle of August not stuck in the June zone. I thought Seaham was not a boring place - I thought you all made it out to be very exciting with lots of happenings....
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 15:17:53 (PDT)
The Alternative Guest-book Page is getting out of hand! Who the heck continues to write pages and pages of junk! and also records of people being on the chat line. Nobody is interested! The alternative page is suppose to be funny and humerous not filled with fould, tasteless language.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USa - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 15:15:41 (PDT)
Sorry Joanne, I'm calm now..........
ADB
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 15:14:54 (PDT)
Joanne Curtis, I am on your side! Though I no longer live in Seaham, I strongly believe that Seaham is in need of much improvements all around and a safe park for the children to play would be wonderful. By the way, why were the comments that I had made in regards to improving Seaham erased? I was not insulting anyone I was just merely making suggestions. Isn't this guest-book also for that purpose?
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 15:12:05 (PDT)
Anti Drugs Baron - thanks for your support but I'd prefer it if you kept it all a bit more quiet?!?! Especially the "joanne of ark" bit.....urgh!
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 14:39:05 (PDT)
Joanne Curtis I love you! I am on your side, I too have small children and hearing about the "candy shops" at the playgrounds scares the shit out of me. I'm doung my best to brng p my kids the right way and if I ever see a drug dealer talking to one of my offspring I'll shoot the bastard then break his legs then kill him then maim the punk, after that I ............ sorry I lost it for a while there. I'm on your side "Joanne of Ark" let's take the lot of them on GRRRRRRRRRGH, I feel good tonight!
Anti Drugs Baron
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 14:31:53 (PDT)
Just cruisin' and other dear friends.....all I did was make one point and now I'm the local fem/political mover/next mayoress etc etc - give me a break!
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 13:57:34 (PDT)
Dear ex Resident, Please get the point; I'm merely trying to suggest something that might be best for us folk who still live here. I have no intention in moving away at the moment. I might end up in a town with worse problems!?!?! The grass isn't always greener on the other side! If you have nothing logical to say then please keep your trap shut! I thank you.
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 13:55:14 (PDT)
Joanne,although your efforts are to be encouraged the reality is that up until now no-one has shown any interest in a major investment in your area (i mean major here).The factory units,the rail link,the harbour development are all steps in the right direction,but Seaham itself has to be somewhere that youre average joe would like to move into,stop off for a while,visit!!and right now that isnt happening.Someone with a true sense of purpose and a genuine committment to attract some decent investment in your village is required.Form an action group,put pressure on Ed,do something constructive,cos trying to get something done through this website is not the answer.
just cruisin
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 13:54:01 (PDT)
Joanne,why not do the sensible thing?move out!
ex resident
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 13:31:07 (PDT)
Dear Yackat2001: yes I do appreciate your concerns, as I'm sure Ed, the Town Council etc do. I realise that we have a substance problem in Seaham and it certainly concerns me. I'm perhaps slightly selfish in the fact that I would like to see a play area in a main part of town for the younger children. From the play areas you mention, I have only ever frequented the Ropery school one and I have never found it to be a problem. There may be some "high and mighty" 12 year olds there but nothing I can't handle. My main concern is the welfare of my young child. Perhaps I am missing your point somewhat but I still feel that we have to work hard and make life here better rather than just label folk as "scum of the earth".
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 13:21:51 (PDT)
Ivan, from my little watery house I've noticed that you're spending quite a lot of time hanging around the docks lately. You want to pop into Sylvia's if you're hoping to catch something, or make a few quid.
the little sea anenome <I'm only joshing ya, me old marra>
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 09:33:49 (PDT)
I'm not from Seaham and you may think I'm a bit thick, but where is the station, is there only one?
Ivan
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 09:03:09 (PDT)
Ta monkey
Ivan
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 08:53:50 (PDT)
Ivan from Seaham Train station walk towards the Hall dene. Passing by Seaham cricket club carry on over what used to be the old rail line and into the dene. As you walk down to the bridge look out for a little mud path on your left. This is not to be confused with the large track that leads to the allotments. (keep yours eyes peeled as it may be over grown.) This path takes you round the cliff to the ice house. Happy hunting!
monkey
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 08:43:06 (PDT)
monkey, you there? Need advice on how to find the Ice House
Ivan <Hartlepool>
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 07:12:10 (PDT)
To Ed Mason, Joanne Curtis, Seaham town council and The Parks and Recreation manager, If there are play park made for the kiddies will they be to the high standard of the one at Red Star & at Roper Walk school, not to mention the one at bottom of the Avenue I hope not. They are so called sweet shops for more illegal substances and what a good start in life is that. But it will not affect today’s kiddies because they will probable be adults by the time anything be finished.
look around you <yackat2001@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 02:59:05 (PDT)
monkey, went down the beach again yesterday and managed to wander into the caves. Loads of interesting stuff on the beach, picked up a few of the old style nails which they must have used in the pits in the early days. The ones with flat sides and square heads. Still don't know how to get to the Ice House as Mr Mason has chosen to ignore me, can you help.
Ivan <Hartlepool>
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 01:15:37 (PDT)
Never mind the aliens, what about the crap coffee the actors had to drink.
Star <Bucks>
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 09:51:13 (PDT)
That film made me cry. I felt very sorry for the aliens. They were scared.
the little sea anenome
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 09:35:57 (PDT)
Seaham resident - when you ask a woman whether she is a man or a mouse you show a remarkable lack of understanding of basic biology. Seriously though, why have a go at someone who is trying to make a difference. Why didn't you think of asking the council yourself. Also I'm a bit curious as to why some of the latest entries have been wiped from the guestbook. Last time we had some entries removed it was because of their criminal nature. I'm not about to get sued by Starbucks am I?
dr vix
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 09:11:46 (PDT)
And without Mr Masons help you would be considered a non entity? a no hoper? a loony lefty? a waste of space? a timid tooter? What are you a man or a man like mouse? Do you always need your hand holding? And don't try to kid me on that you are a fem.
Seaham Resident
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 08:15:20 (PDT)
Dear Seaham Resident, I will ask the Parks and Recreation Manager along with Mr Mason. At least if I have some support from Ed then I might be taken seriously and my views considered.
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 06:52:04 (PDT)
Joan Curtis, why don't you ask Parks & Recreation Manager yourself?
Seaham Resident
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 06:27:44 (PDT)
Ed, thanks for responding so quickly and positively. It's encouraging to see that a public opinion will be considered.
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 04:16:54 (PDT)
Well done Edward, just when people were getting a good feel about their town and starting to write about it on this page you wipe the bloody lot off? OK, so my real name may not be Ivan from Hartlepool but I was doing my best to re-kindle folks' pride in the place, Monkey was an excellent contributor, even Jacqueline gave positive feedback as too did Dr Vix. But you, OH MIGHTY ONE, chose to delete it all. What's the point? You know something else? I'm not even from Seaham, but I did want to see something positive written about the place - unfortunately YOU stepped in and ki-boshed all the efforts! Comments please, from anyone, including you Edward. PS. I still haven't visited the Ice House, but you've wiped the directions off. Monkey, need your help again mate.
Ivan <ivanfromhartlepool@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 02:04:50 (PDT)
Fair comment Joanne. The Town Council is presently consulting resident concerning policy on playgrounds. You will realise that not everyone wants a playground next to them. However, I will ask the Parks & Recreation Manager to have a look at whether or not a playground at Seaham Hall Car Park would be feasible. When the plans for the Vane Tempest site for a plethora of new housing finally happens, the Town Council will be seeking to have playground provision examined as part of the development.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 14:22:20 (PDT)
I see that some people have been criticised recently for making comments about Seaham (ie the "shops" etc). Can I just point out that this website is actually about Seaham and if we can't make comments about the place on here then the world is surely a sorry place!! I think that a lot of improvements have been made in Seaham recently but I have to agree that Church Street is an embarrassment. The shops are pathetic. Every time a business closes another charity shop opens! Why oh why?!?!? Take a look at Peterlee.......it is nowhere near as delightful as Seaham but boasts Asda, Safeway, Woolworths etc etc etc.......why can we not have at least that calibre of shopping facilities??? Also, I would like to comment on the previous guestbook note about a "Chester-le-Street like" play area at Seaham Hall car park.....why not?!?! It is a great idea. Just think about it...when we have a nice sunny day which place gets packed??? Yes, thats right - Seaham Hall Car park. There is ample room and I'm sure that an overspill car park (if required) could be provided by the field next door (where the car boot sales take place). Each time I have been to the Chester-le-Street park I have seen at least 5 families from Seaham! Remember...when the new houses on the front are built we will have lots more kiddies hanging around the place with nothig to do...Mr Ed Mason - I'm sure you read all comments on this guestbook...how about some feedback???
Joanne Curtis <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 12:37:13 (PDT)
test
Test
- Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 12:32:21 (PDT)
I would to be as harsh as so called BIG YANK but that person is so close to the truth in what they says, Everyone has an opinion, I can only take note on what I see that is going on all around me and it is not very pleasant. One more thing for thought should we have swimming pool
look around <yackat2001@yahoo.com>
seaham, - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 04:39:57 (PDT)
I added the following to the AGB, same challenge goes out to readers of this book, "monkey2, that same road goes back to Hartlepool again, tell me, anybody tell me, what has Seaham got, worth coming to see. List 12 good things or places to visit, I'll be impressed if you get to eight.
Ivan <Hartlepool>
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 08:36:14 (PDT)
Ian stop harping on about Seaham council tax. The residents of this town know that the revenue we collect is just & fair and what is more I have heard people say to me on many occasions that they would be happy to pay the double the amount that they are paying now! And that's just as well because that is exactly what they will be doing next tax year. ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF.
The Chairman of Durham County Council <All Bow>
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 07:00:33 (PDT)
Hello, I'm 50ish fit and raring to go, are there any red-blooded Men in Seaham who are interested? or are all Seaham Men wimps?
Amourous Seaham Resident Lady
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 05:50:11 (PDT)
In forgot to add, Stalking near Basingstoke, not the Stalking in Lancashire. Also forgot to say I'm talking out of my botty really, I don't no if male or female applies in the other Stalking comment (the one near Nottingham)
Seaham Resident
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 05:23:01 (PDT)
I THOUGHT THE ALPHABET IDIOTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE OTHER PAGE
flint-stone <uni-verse>
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 05:20:54 (PDT)
Ian, Get off your soapbox. You don't live in Seaham anymore so what do you care? Most of us on the guestbook do live there through choice, so show a little respect and keep your opinion to yourself. You are in danger of turning into another Jackie Markie with your 'holier than thou' bullshit.
Mighty Morgan
Seaham, - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 05:10:50 (PDT)
Isaac I'll come clean with you. If I tell you I live in the land of the Stags that beat the black cats I think you will know where I am from. You must admit it's a hell of a lot better than Seaham.
Ian
Notts, - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 01:26:04 (PDT)
REALLY STIMULATING ON HERE KEEP IT UP AS A CUMIN, HA!
PAT
SEAHAM, - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 15:06:12 (PDT)
"Issac" If you think Seaham is so great, then why did you move away from the town? Why don't you move back to Seaham if you think it is wonderful. Ian has made some very valuable points about the sad state of Seaham and I agree 100% with him. Oh, I forgot to mention Seaham also needs a good healthy food store in the town, so I suggest "Whole Foods" which sells all organic health food.
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 13:56:37 (PDT)
Ian, what makes you think I live in Seaham? I visit there quite a lot but I moved away long ago mate. I am closer to you than you think - a 45 minute drive west on the A52 will do. When is that Goose Fair of yours and is it still a pick pockets paradise?
Isaac
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 11:21:43 (PDT)
Someone should be very careful, he is getting very near to Stalking, so knock-it-off!
Seaham Resident
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 10:38:58 (PDT)
Hi-Thomas,did you know that although the Aussies won the Ashes and then retained them , they haven't seen the real Ashes .Now what's wrong ? I was going to say "no vision or planning " but I saw on the news that Rodney Marsh had been asked to start a cricket academy like the one here in Adelaide , so that's a good move eh!
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 08:17:47 (PDT)
Leslie the Lez - you are so cheeky but seeing as you have asked i'll tell you. No i don't swing both ways but i can perform a meen backscuttle if you are game. but you have to be a boy leslie not a girl leslie
to leslie the lez <are you a boy or a girl>
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 05:19:27 (PDT)
Tell me Maxine with the big hooters, do you swing (or your boobs come to that) both ways?
Leslie the Lez
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 05:07:03 (PDT)
Go on then tell us which shop it is so we can all go in and have a look at them
Nosey Parker <Seaham>
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 04:45:36 (PDT)
I think I know the lass, but she doesn't work in the charity shop, she serves in the...........
digger <a337audi@aol.com>
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 03:24:07 (PDT)
Basically, all one has to do is go to a charity shop, look for a dumb bird with large boobs and a blank look on her face, and if she has a poor command of the English language (she may swear at you) you've found Maxine.
Ian <Nottingham>
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 03:15:30 (PDT)
Isaac just how many more REAL shops have to close down before you open your eyes and see that you are living in a ghost town. Mark my words Boots will be next. The Pits closed down a long, long, time ago and it has take up till now for any sort of development to take place. What have your council been doing? Hibernating! You will never get your town back to what it was, the rot has set in and very soon you will have nothing of worth in your shopping centre at all. Junk Shop alley for all your second hand rubbish needs. No one yet has made a comment on the council tax you poor saps have to pay so I'll take it you like getting taken for a ride.
Ian
Notts, - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 01:14:28 (PDT)
62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: ps Tell him I'm NOT flat-chested!
xyxyxy
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 15:25:46 (PDT)
Please please please please anybody talk to me please, I'm such a dimple heed, I'll meet them half way, anybody, I promise, even though I'm only a poor no-brained shop girl ------------213.122.145.2: xyxyxy.: NTJ wants nothing to do with you - ANYMORE - until he get an apology 11:01 pm Monday August 6, 2001 213.122.145.2: xyxyxy.: u cn R bt u cnt H 11:01 pm Monday August 6, 2001 213.122.145.2: xyxyxy.: Seaham jam tart here, who is in this place of mine 10:57 pm Monday August 6, 2001 213.122.33.199: I-am-the-Magnificent-Double-You-O-O-Oh: I am still magnificent no matter what size your boobs are pet 10:48 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: ps Tell him I'm NOT flat-chested! 9:08 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Catch U later gater. 9:08 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: If not ,we can continue to blast each other! 9:07 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Ask your friend NTJ if he wants to meet me half-way? 9:06 pm Monday August 6, 2001 - I love you Brian, Maxine.
xyxyxy
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 15:24:25 (PDT)
walking along the sea front the other week,i asked some-one why all those policemen were evicting those squaters out of that derilict building? they said that it was the police station
digger <a337audi@aol.com>
bedford., u.k. - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 15:08:28 (PDT)
213.122.145.2: xyxyxy.: Seaham jam tart here, who is in this place of mine 10:57 pm Monday August 6, 2001 213.122.33.199: I-am-the-Magnificent-Double-You-O-O-Oh: I am still magnificent no matter what size your boobs are pet 10:48 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: ps Tell him I'm NOT flat-chested! 9:08 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Catch U later gater. 9:08 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: If not ,we can continue to blast each other! 9:07 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Ask your friend NTJ if he wants to meet me half-way? 9:06 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Rilo U there? 9:05 pm Monday August 6, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy: Hello 9:05 pm Monday August 6, 2001
xyxyxy bitch <Flat Chested at the Shop>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 15:04:03 (PDT)
you take some long trips to the bog Thomas
Business Trips
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 14:50:09 (PDT)
Have just been "catching up" with some of the GB entries on my return from business trip, Tony, you of little faith! you wrongly credit me with that old rubbishy joke, thought you were now a Mate of mine? If I ever crack jokes they'd be better than that one Laddie!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 13:08:58 (PDT)
Congratulations to the Australian Cricket Team who have shown they are really "light years" ahead of us and their retention once again of "The Ashes" is well deserved. The Cricket Authorities should now let them take "The Ashes" back to Australia, most people dont realise that the ashes rarely leave the long room at Lords. Aussie Brian, what do you think is wrong with English Cricket?
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 13:03:58 (PDT)
Why do some Seaham ex-pats get such a great kick out of knocking Seaham and telling the existing ‘poor, uneducated, beer swilling, low life’ residents what wonderful, enriched lives they now lead in there new found hometowns. Fact is that after decades of exploitation by successive governments most of the North East coastal area is in a state of transition. Seaham itself is only a small town and will eventually develop its own new character with or without ‘snazzy’ ‘trendy’ shops etc. Jacqueline, if you did become a millionaire, be honest, you would do nothing at all for anyone other than Jacqueline Markie. You obviously have no respect for the town or its people so why don’t you just say goodbye and disappear into your new found dreamworld forever. Your recent comments on the GB are nothing more than, self-gratifying, belittling jibes. Ian – when did you last look around Notts? Whole areas are going through the same problems as the North East. Open your eyes man.
Isaac
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 11:24:52 (PDT)
F - best to send to BT, the other has to wangle it's way thro' the Co. server b4 reaching me. Only saves a few seconds at most but at least it isn't left on the server in Scotland. Any more of those vids?
NTJ
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 10:09:01 (PDT)
Tony -did you get the web-sites I emailed? What's the matter, Cockneys not letting at the PC marra.
NTJ
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 10:06:37 (PDT)
A man decided that he was going to ride a 10-speed bike from Phoenix to Flagstaff. He got as far as Black Canyon City before the mountains just became too much and he could go no farther. He stuck his thumb out, but after 3 hours hadn't gotten a single person to stop. Finally, a guy in a Corvette pulled over and offered him a ride. Of course, the bike wouldn't fit in the car. The owner of the Corvette found a piece of rope lying by the highway and tied it to his bumper. He tied the other end to the bike and told the man that if he was going too fast, to honk the horn on his bike and that he would slow down. Everything went fine for the first 30 miles. Suddenly, another Corvette blew past them. Not to be outdone, the Corvette pulling the bike took off after the other. A short distance down the road, the Corvettes, both going well over 120 mph, blew through a speed trap. The police officer noted the speeds from his radar gun and radioed to the other officer that he had two Corvettes headed his way at over 120 mph. He then relayed, "...and you're not going to believe this, but there's guy on a 10 speed bike honking to pass."
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 09:22:08 (PDT)
Jokesmith alias all your other "handles" What a sad little person you must be, I'm really getting at you, you creep Was it the crack about your dirty shabby raincoat that finally unhinged your tiny brain? you are pathetic!
yx
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:58:05 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Italian person
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:38:58 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Bruce Springsteen <The Boss>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:37:49 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Ian <Nottingham Forrest>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:37:20 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Jokesmith 4 (I'am a new Jokesmith)
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:36:57 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Jokesmith 3
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:36:27 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Jokesmith 2
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:36:16 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:36:03 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Father Ted
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:34:34 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Seaham Golf Club
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:34:21 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Easington Council
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:33:56 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Shop Worker
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:33:37 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Miss Mookie
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:33:25 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Janet Street Parker
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:32:40 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Ginger Kid <McVities Factory>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:32:13 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Mad Heed
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:31:40 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Shirley
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:31:20 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
mad max
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:31:00 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
xyxyxy
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:30:49 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:30:31 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Tony from Spain
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:30:04 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Giggles
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:29:28 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
NTJ
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:29:14 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
The Judge
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 07:28:37 (PDT)
62.252.224.5: xyxyxy.: ars alwayys psiised 11:37 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.255.41.108: geordie99: nor have yea 11:36 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy.: wy hav you pissec yersellf pet 11:35 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.255.41.108: geordie99: xyxyxy are u still there 11:34 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.255.41.108: geordie99: 22 wet through 11:33 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy.: ah am - honest plesanyt you no 11:33 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy.: ar like girls me. how big and wot sizew are you gordie 99??? 11:33 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.255.41.108: geordie99: how pleasant 11:32 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.252.224.5: xyxyxy.: Just for the record I (Maxine that is) am a fat lass with floppy t*ts and no freekin brain cos me girlfrend sh***ed it out off me last week 11:32 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 62.255.41.108: geordie99: any body there 11:30 pm Sunday August 5, 2001 195.92.168.164: wellybobs: hello ppl anyone out there 10:25 pm Sunday August 5, 2001
yx
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 15:44:20 (PDT)
Is NTJ Jokesmith indeed? Or are you confused again or is it the alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
ntj
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 15:33:11 (PDT)
"Ian" you are perfectly right! In your last comment. I have no idea why people have not opened quality shops in Seaham. No wonder Seaham does not have the best reputation; which again is a shame. But, if the residents of Seaham want to travel on the bus or by car to Sunderland, to buy quality clothes, or eat out or to attend the theater, well....that is their choice and that just means, they are happy with Seaham the way it is. There is no good trying to change something unless that is what people want. Like I said, if I were to ever be a millionair, I would have Seaham a SNAZZY little town! I would donate all my $$$$ to the town I was raised in and snazz it up! If I were to ever go back to Seaham to live, I do not know what I would do! I would miss shopping at Talbots, or Cold Water Creek, I would miss the quaint breakfast and lunch cafes and the health club. I would miss Starbucks coffee! and the ice-cream parlors, and I would indeed miss Friday nights at "Barnes'n'Nobles" Book Shop. It is huge! with an enormous selection of books of every interest and subject and a fantastic music selection. It is always lively and has folk bands playing on Fridays. People order coffee and dessert and sit and read or listen to the folk music. It is a great place and I love it! (But that might be too intellectual for some of the young one of Seaham!)You know, Seaham could be such a beautiful little town if only the residents took a sincere interest in it. Often times I will think to myself, "Well, if it is God's Will I am to live a single life, what if I decided to live back in England and live near my family?" Then, I think, Oh my gosh! I would be so lost! What would I do in Seaham?!!! Oh, I suppose I do like the British pubs, there are no such thing as American pubs, just sleezy bars - so instead I often go out for luncheons, dinner, dessert or coffee and I know for a fact, Seaham does not offer those choices in the evenings. Yes, I suppose I miss Seaham to a point, but you people who live there, stop complainning and do something about it! Get your heads together and start up some new and trendy businesses.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 14:37:00 (PDT)
Seaham Resident I am a little confused by your comment that there is no demand in Seaham for quality shops. As I understand it if you want a decent pair of shoes or jeans or whatever you have to go to Sunderland to get them. Surely it would make sense to have a shop locally selling such wares? Is it the case that Seaham has such a bad name that nobody with a brain would set up business in Church Street. Over the years all the quality shops have pulled out leaving the sad state of affairs you have now, and what have your council done to attract new business to Church Street? Not a lot going off the present situation. If the business rates are as sky high as your poll tax I would not set up shop either! On a different note has anybody checked to see how much you are paying compared to other towns & cities in the UK? I'll think you will find its cheaper to live in York, Bath, Edinburgh or a whole host of other places than it is to live in Seaham. So I will ask the question again and I may get an answer. What has Seaham got that justifies paying so much council tax? The answer I'll think you will find is absolutely nothing. Just what they spend your money on is beyond me.
Ian
Notts, - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 09:47:12 (PDT)
NTJ Oh you of little brain, I posted a joke about Jokesmith and yes! it was answered by his alto-ego NTJ. Bait taken and point proved, game set and match.
yx
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 07:52:05 (PDT)
Maxine, how two-faced do you get. Or is it down to confusion or alcohol or drugs even? It was only a matter of a week or so back that you were pleading for a truce in the chat room. I saved the script and will show it here if you wish. Now you are coming out with this rubbish, I think you need help, if not with the twisted life you are attempting to lead then with a body building class. The chip you carry on your shoulder gets bigger every day. You are warped girl, you once warned me off Gigggles, now you believe we are one and the same, how sad you have become. So sad.......
Not Thomas Johnson <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 07:31:19 (PDT)
I agree with "Ian." Though I no longer live in Seaham and have not for almost 15 years. I did visit 10 years ago. Even then the town was like a "ghost town." There are no quality shops, such as: "Next" "Bennetons" or "Talbots" "Victoria Secrets" "Bombay" - Which sells beautiful house furniture. There are no quality restraunts such as: high class Italian, Indian food, Steak houses, or quaint breakfast and lunch places. Or, even a decent book store such as "Barnes and Nobles" where you can order a coffee, and just read the books, listen to the music and visit. it is a great place to go on a Friday evening to relax if one has nothing better to do. But there again in Seaham, it would have to close at 6.00pm otherwise it may be vandalized! It is a shame! because on the Seaham Web pages, it really is misleading. Seaham is an average small town, and unfortunately, it does not have the opportunities to attract such high quality business (except for Seaham Hall which has been made into a high class hotel - that will succeed in attracting tourists, but it is still not doing anything for up-grade of the town. I do remember the time we had the "pictures!" It was somewhere down at the bottom of Church Street - I would go on Saturday afernoons. I also remember when there was a nice restraunt at the bottom of church street, (my sister's friends owned it!) I also remember the "pit-pond" I loved to go swimming there especially on Friday nights. Just what has happened to Seaham in the last 10 years? I suppose from reading information my parents send me, it has improved on some areas; but there is a lot more work to be done. Lets face it, Seaham, is not the "cream of the crop" It is an average small working class town - I am not saying there anything wrong with that, but I do suggest the council takes a serious look at it, considering we are in the 21st century - Seaham is going down hill - which is a shame! I know when my parents came this past March to visit me, here in Barrington, they could not get over how clean everything is, and really enjoyed our high class malls which had beautiful, and yes, affordable clothing, and furnituring, They loved the restraunts and even to the fact you could go to "barnes and nobles" book store late at night, (it closes at 10.00pm weekday and 11.00pm weekends) and just sit and have a coffee and read the books or listen to the music. As most of you on the guest-book still reside in Seaham, why don't you write to the Eastington Council and make suggestions to help make Seaham the kind of town you would want it to be. If you are happy with it being average, then do not complain. If not, then do something about it. Also, the key is "Education" morals and values. Seaham could be the most beautiful town, but without the kids or young parents 20's and 30's having the values and morals to teach the children, then Seaham will just always be the same old Seaham that everyone loves to hate - but loves it so much, they stay there and the town continues as it was and always will be. Boy! I tell you, if I were a millionair, I would come back to Seaham and SNAZZ it all up! out with the old shops and in with the trendy, but classic boutiques! and I would have restraunts and quaint breakfast and lunch cafes. I would have a "starbucks" Coffee shop and just have the place looking tip-top! I would also have a first class health club in the town and develop classes on healthy eating. (Oh, I would keep a fish and chip shop! We all need to have and enjoy "fun" food now and then!) I would also have a Bagel shop! And I would make sure we got the schools back in order! and furthermore, I would make sure St. John's Church in Seaham was filled with more young people's faces, as well as having all the older people who have been attending there for years and years. I would also have a counselling center for the young girls who get pregnant or for those who think they want to have sex at such a young age - they need guidance. It is not a good thing to be having intercourse before adulthood - I don't care what you all have to say to that, but I am telling you the parents, educators and church Vicars really need to be stressing that to the kids of Seaham. In the year I left school (1985) there were about 10 kids who were already pregnant. By 1988 that figure rose to about 30 of them - very sad. Now granted they kept their children and did their best to provide for them under such conditions of not being well established in their own lives or careers. Nevertheless, if they had the proper guidance a teenage pregnancy could have been avoided. Yes! to conclude there is a lot of work to be done in Seaham. So stop complainning about it and do something positive to improve conditions and do not vote the council back in! Good Luck!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 06:50:15 (PDT)
Jokesmith, alias The Judge, alias NTJ, alias Giggles went to see Dr Tony from Spain,(again) "Dr Tony" said Jokesmith, alias all the other names, " I think I am still Gay" Dr Tony said again " Take off your clothes and I will examine you again" Jokesmith complied and after the examination Tony said "Jokesmith my boy, I have good news and bad news" " give me the bad news first Dr Tony" said NTJ, I mean Jokesmith! "The bad news is yes you are gay" said Tony. "and the good news Dr Tony?" Dr Tony replied " Ooo So am I Pet"
yx
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 04:57:39 (PDT)
Watch out next pistols! A new kid on the block has come in shape of Clash tribute band On The Lash. We have come to take your punk crown.
Jimmy
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 04:39:24 (PDT)
eh!!!
mad max
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 03:51:38 (PDT)
Why the insults Max? Are you a little insecure?
The Judge
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 03:47:02 (PDT)
god save the next pistols,there a bunch of wholsome blokes.
mad max
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 03:07:49 (PDT)
thats just what we need ian,a great big park to play in.
next pistols
- Monday, August 06, 2001 at 02:58:30 (PDT)
Picture the scene .........The council have been given a substantial amount of money from Europe on the understanding they actually consult the town folk of Seaham as to how the money should be spent. This obviously upsets them no end because fraternising with the public is simply not the done thing. So a contingent of town folk tell the council that they would like the money to be spent on the redevelopment of the dilapidated bus station & a children's play area on a par with the one at Chester-le-street park. After 20 seconds deliberation the council committee tell the people that this is not what they want at all! Insted they are getting a 35 foot statue of a pink unicorn with lasers for eyes and revolving horn made by the little known German sculptor Eric von Knackersacken. WELL DONE CHAPS FOR SHOWING US COMMON FOLK WHAT IS RIGHT.
Ian
Notts, - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 16:56:44 (PDT)
every sunday afternoon@the rugby club,do call in,it's FREEEEE.GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
next pistols
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 16:47:13 (PDT)
no sun,no pistols.Instead its to the rugby club 1.30pm
next pistols
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 16:44:39 (PDT)
Ian, you are talking a lot of rubbish, have you never heard of the rule of supply and demand? If there was a demand for quality shops, swimming pools, cinema's dept. stores or night clubs they would be there, but Capitalists require a return on money invested in such establishments and they wouldn't get such return in Seaham, so dont blaim the Council or anyone else, its called supply and demand!
Seaham Resident
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:44:11 (PDT)
Jokesmith went to see Dr Tony from Spain with a little problem(yes I mean little) "Dr Tony" said Jokesmith "I think I'm gay!" "What" said Dr Tony, "take off your clothes and I will examine you carefully," "Where should I put My clothes Dr Tony" said Giggles, sorry I mean Jokesmith asked "where should I put my clothes Dr Tony?" Dr Tony replied "over here on top of mine"
yx
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:37:05 (PDT)
Ian - don't knock Seaham, young lad. Especially not the Bus Station. I have met some fine people in those bogs. Ok, they are not the same calibre as those at Seaham Hall Car Park but, nevertheless, they are HUMAN (ish)!
gercha <gercha@gercha.com>
Seaham, Co. Durham, - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:00:22 (PDT)
Ginger let me lay some hard facts on you and see if your statement stands up to scrutiny. 20 years ago Seaham had a swimming pool, a cinema, a department store, a night club, and a host of quality shops. Now in the year 2001 what have the people of Seaham got? Yet Easington council tax is one of, if not the highest rate in the British isles. I bet your councillors cannot believe their good fortune that they can justify the amount of money the people of Seaham have to pay for the pleasure of living in a shanty town. Still you vote them back in time after time, so I suppose you get what you deserve.
Ian
Notts, - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 10:58:21 (PDT)
It's very funny to read your comments. It's a shame I can not continue "to provoke your discussion" for some time. Thank you everybody for your attention and fun. Have a nice time.
stefano <moranera@skybiz.com>
Italy - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 09:01:43 (PDT)
To The Judge, You've already been to "my shop" you were in on Wednesday, I rec. you as the old man in the shabby raincoat, with your hands (always) in your trouser pockets, your hands never still! rec. yourself? you should.
yx
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 08:42:13 (PDT)
After a walk along the beach dodging dog turds, used jonnies and tampax. Its off to Church street to have a look in one of the many junk shops for a bargain. Then later a sample of ale in one of your delightful public houses (that is the ones still open!). Then a bit of people watching as the lads of Seaham disappear into the bar toilets to inhale cocaine, bought with money stolen off old ladies. Then round to the mid 70's art decor piss smelling bus station for a ride home. What joy.
Ian
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 08:34:47 (PDT)
NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS here's the NexT PisTOlS
next pistols
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 06:06:51 (PDT)
I think it's time I popped down to the shop you work at and dealt out a little justice.
The Judge
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 04:27:56 (PDT)
Correct - Knowledge!! Have you?
The Judge
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 04:26:17 (PDT)
To The Judge, You've never "given it" in your sad little life, but you've probably "taken it" a lot!
yx
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 14:24:01 (PDT)
I said "give some thought" not give "it" some thought - there is a difference young lady, be patient.
The Judge
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 13:40:15 (PDT)
To Thev Judge, How long does it take to "give it some thought?" wadamadder? you brain not working?
yx
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 12:05:48 (PDT)
Hi Jacqueline, I hope that you're happy and well. I would suggest that Stefano didn't write that entry about the Ice Storms. It looks like a wind up to me. Also he does have a job. He is a physicist. Cheers, Vix
vix
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 08:48:04 (PDT)
Remember the days before mandatory seat belts, roll bars, windshield safety glass and air bags? Complaining about the extra cost of these safety devices didn't do any good. Now, they're second nature to all of us! In fact we take it for granted that all cars manufactured today come with these safety features. In five years, every medical facility in the United States will use safety needles. Practice administrators are complaining about the cost now, but in five years, they will take for granted the fact that health care workers (like drivers) are not asked to risk their lives to perform their duties. If you don't believe this, remember when health care workers didn't wear gloves? Now glove use is taken for granted and market size is in the billions of dollars. If you've got a few miles on you, you may also remember the heyday of the early 60s when healthcare providers made the switch from reusable glass products to disposable plastic ones. Being in diapers at the time, I wouldn't know...well, OK, high school... Selling safe sharps is the hottest distributor opportunity to appear since latex and plastic. The market potential is enormous for both manufacturers and distributors (Table 1). The average safety device sells for almost double the price of a conventional product and the market size is several billion dollars. Currently, less than 20% of sharps in use are ‘safety’ sharps. Industry experts predict that 85% of all sharps in use will contain built-in safety devices by 2003. This is indeed an opportunity worth pursuing. The Time Is Right On November 5, 1999 OSHA published a 78-page Directive that directs OSHA inspectors to cite (and penalize) medical facilities that have not reevaluated sharps containers, needles, IV connectors, phlebotomy equipment, etc. to be certain they are using the safest products possible. For medical offices, this means that to avoid stiff OSHA fines, sharps (needles, phlebotomy devices, IV access and connectors especially) must be evaluated at least once per year and more frequently if improved safety versions become available. And who will tell them that a more effective safety product is available? You, of course. Depending on the results of the safety product evaluation, medical practices can either switch or keep using existing products. Only one state, California, mandates switching to safe sharps products. Several other states have passed laws that will go into effect this year, such as MD, NJ, TX, HI and TN. Most state laws contain provisions that allow medical facilities not to switch if: A safety product is not available; The device jeopardizes patient safety or the success of the procedure; Adequate information is not available to demonstrate safety effectiveness. It seems reasonable that a medical practice can opt not to switch if it can show that one of the three provisions above apply, after they have performed and documented an evaluation. Regardless of state legislation, OSHA's new federal directive makes it crystal clear that OSHA expects medical employers in every state to evaluate and consider switching to safety products. Moreover, the media is chock full of reports about needle safety issues and customers are feeling continued pressure to implement safe needles. What this means to distributor salespeople is that your more informed accounts will suddenly want to ‘try’ a few boxes of safety products to evaluate. Or they will ask you about some new OSHA regulation and what they need to do to comply. Surveys taken before OSHA's November 5th Directive indicated that more than 87% of hospitals had switched to needleless IV access lines, but only 40% had adopted self sheathing needles. Very few alternate/primary care sites have made the switch, but many have become aware of the requirement to at least evaluate safety products. Get On The Stick! If you have not yet jumped on this opportunity, you're nuts! If you've started soft selling the safety needle concept by mentioning this issue to accounts, you've likely heard: ‘You want me to buy what? ThatÕs three times what we pay now’! You must be crazy! Our doctors will never go for that’! or, ‘Show me where the law says I have to do this!’ One possible way to overcome these objections is to take the high road and appeal to the customer's basic instinct to ‘do the right thing’. Even the most hardened skeptic or frugal bean counter will be touched by true stories (see sidebar) that caused this legislation to come about. Each year, HIV, hepatitis and other bloodborne diseases infect more than 18,000 healthcare workers. Unfortunately, over 250 healthcare workers have died from these infections.
stefano
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 08:47:37 (PDT)
"Stefano" The entry you made in regards to the ice-storms in Italy is very similar to the entry I entered during the winter months here in Chicago. You are not by any chance making fun of me - now are you? Your whole entry is very similar to what I wrote. How shallow of you - you had better get yourself a life - better yet, get a job! .......................................................Please update the Seaham Harbor News we are now August and not June. But there again, at times Seaham is a boring town. I suppose boring in a fun way, like all small towns are. Have a great day everyone.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 07:22:39 (PDT)
hi I am Marina A. and recently migrated to Australia. I am searching for my first cousins, Miriam, Robert and Eric Goonerwardena. I believe your mummy is Gerdian and married my uncle Patrick. I am wondering whether anyone out there would know them. They could be in their early 30's and live in Hertfordshire. My uncle visited sri lanka in 1985 and we never heard from him again. But I mainly interested in getting in touch with my cousins and my aunt. If you do see this article, please send me an email. I would love to hear from you.
marina <marinah@ozemail.com.au>
sydney, nsw australia - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 00:28:36 (PDT)
seaham punk band the NEXT PISTOLS are playing an open air gig this sunday 5th august at the dawdon pit towers site(now a car park)if you're into the sex pistols get down and watch at 1.30pm. weather permitting.
next pistols
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 14:17:00 (PDT)
Ian, next to Nottingham, Seaham is bloody fantastic. I have lived in Nottingham its full of last resort students and blokes who carry handbags. It’s a bit like Luton without an airport. Come home and enjoy life.
Ginger
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 13:52:46 (PDT)
Ian...Why don't you marry YX and honeymoon in Italy with that imposter Stefano and then hopefully for all of us normal people on the g.b. you will live permanently there ever after. P.S. I'am surprised that Y.X.can even spell the word 'money' never mind mention the word wealth.
Tony from Spain¿
Andalucia - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 13:29:11 (PDT)
Ian - go and wipe your ar*e with a hedgehog.
We're not Robbing Hoods!
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 07:37:33 (PDT)
Why not rename Seaham Tatland? "TATLAND HOME OF THE JUNK SHOPS." "GET YOUR RUBBISH HERE."
Ian
Notts, - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 07:25:39 (PDT)
A new shop opens in Seaham. "What can it be?" I hear you say. Is it Argos? Is it a decent shoe shop? No its another bloody junk shop full of old tat!
Ian
Notts, - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 07:19:43 (PDT)
Howdy Rilo
NTJ <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 06:26:03 (PDT)
Unfortunately, you do not realize the serverity of the Ice-Storms we are experiencing here in Italy. They are very dangerous! There have already been several major accidents - just look on the international weather report on the internet for Milano. We are advised to stay off the roads if possible. Therefore, I have enjoyed myself int he comfort of the warm house. Anyway, though I am not that interesting, at least I am trying to keep the guest-book somewhat interesting - with my conservative views we are able to have some pretty good discussion. A pleasant change from what has been recently occuring on the guest-book, which gives Seaham Harbour an un-pleasant reputation - which is a shame. Anyway, I understand your opinion in regards to my comments about Valerie Singleton's affair with Joan Armatrading. I think what my point is, she lied to the whole BBC TV Station, before waiting to tell the truth and the openess and scandal of it all was horrendous. In the Primary Schools over here that was all the children were discussing - how important it is to share your sherbert with your pals. Though, I do wish that our current sherbert supplier was not for the Death penalty, as he says he is Pro-life, it does seem to be contridictory. I do not believe we have the right to judge whether we should take another person's life. However, I do believe sherbert will make a come back - until someone proves otherwise. We all thought sherbert would be a tasty change from school dinners. Well, what interesting things are happening in England these days, or even in Seaham? Cos theres nowt to write home about in Italy, apart from this announcement:- Group PLC said chief operating officer Tony Fletcher is splitting roles following the appointment of Gerard Cassels from Inveresk PLC as group finance director. Fletcher retains responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the group with specific emphasis on manufacturing and business development. Cassels takes up his new position on Aug 20.
stefano <moranera@skibiz.com>
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 05:44:13 (PDT)
I'll give some thought..........
The Judge
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 05:11:14 (PDT)
Steve I'm used to work personally on things, and I'm used to work in team with a lot of people. Two approaches which seem not very familiar to you, since you want that a two weeks ago working group already provides an alternative model to the current one. It's a big thing, in't it? I don't know why you are so offensive and aggressive in explaining your opinions. Let me say it's not useful. And for me (I'm very pragmatic and need to get targets) it's no more interesting to continue discussion with you. On contrary I'm open to discussion and information exchange with every body who wants to work to this growing project. Thaks Stefano
stefano <moranera@skibiz.com>
torino, italy - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 05:10:30 (PDT)
PS if that Idiot Tony from Spain thinks my last comment libelous I think the Judge would throw the case out!
yx
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 04:53:35 (PDT)
Well hello all you lookers-in from dear old Minnesota, don't believe all that Jackie tells you, we're all canny folk really, dinnit have all your money and wealth mind, we're only the poor folk from ower the pond who started off your country on the road to civilised behavior (you're not there yet mind) but we'd welcome some comments from ya, ital mack a change from the usual "dribble we getting from Tommo, NTJ, Jokesmith, that idiot from Spain! etc. and wor Jackie. so cum on you're not all stuck up ower there! youve got a lot to put-up with ie Bush & son, come back Ronnie Reagan all is forgiven mate
yx
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 04:51:36 (PDT)
Hi John Armmes! :) How are you? I hope all is well! Have not seen you on the guest-book for a while - I guess you are either busy or, just have not had much to say - ditto! to that; sometimes it is just as fun reading the comments than adding a comment. Hope you are having as great summer as I am. Actually guys I am still visiting Minnesota and having fun at my friends - we are all having such a laugh at this guest-book. My friends think it is bloody funny! So of course as I am on vacation I am out of touch with reality and have no idea what is going on with world current events - Hope I am not missing too much. When I get back to Chicago I will have to read the Chicago Tribune and get watching CNN world news to catch up. Take Care everyone and God Bless. Your guest-book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 19:15:49 (PDT)
So 'Steve'. Not content with being a nationalist xenophobe you turn out to be a sexist. Not brought up in Seaham were you? My only hope is that you're joking but somehow I don't think so. PS. Despite your being well travelled you've not yet learned that it's spelt 'Italy's'...
John Armes <jarmes@boyscout.com>
Seaham, - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 13:53:16 (PDT)
Is that Jonesy from the Anglesey Jones? Alreet Bill and Mag?
ntj
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:00:18 (PDT)
can any one tell me what has happened to the pictures of the new look sea front and how to see them
margaret jones <bill@margretjones.worldonline.co.uk>
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 09:02:07 (PDT)
Jokesmith, I concede that you know much more than I do about Schitt, Schitt and son. you are getting in deep you know what!
yx
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:43:52 (PDT)
I'm sorry to see devided the small but hard community of people who wants a better world to live in. My original communication wanted to encourage to be all together against a monster so big so strong who has newspapers tvs, portions of parlaments and governments. We are few, and we must be together otherwise we are going to loose for sure. I'm happy to know that in GB you're fighting peacefully against capitalist model. I'm only asking: why don't get together our forces? We are so close, and mostly we are part of the same country. Genova uncostitutional police attack is an European issue as well as London demonstration for a new democracy model. I only know I would like to live in a world of people and not a world of consumers. If you agree, and I'm talking to italian friends too, let's work together to change peacefully our current model. Bye Stefano
stefano <moranera@skybiz.com>
Torino, Italy - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:13:51 (PDT)
Gentlemen, on the subject of Italies recent anti-democratic riots, my comments in response to Stephano's words on Genova were not intended to be either patronising or insulting. They were an honest knee-jerk response to an outpouring of the utmost teenage drivel. My views on Italian society were based upon a very recent long period of living and working in the country. I could also have made a list of the many advantages there are to the society. However, your collective emotional response within this guest book merely serves to confirm those negative views. Nevertheless, please accept that I do not see GB as in any way a perfect society and also that I have found the young ladies of your country to be exremely beautiful; even if they are a little high maintenance. I also note that Stephano in his response failed to postulate any visionary alternative model society. A reading of Italian newspapers on the subject of the Genova riots was interesting, they indicated that Italian anti-globalist facists incited much of the violence; perhaps a first in organisational terms. Enough said, I invite you all to please put away your trembling lower lips and share your political visions for a fairer future. I am sure we Brits wait with bated breath for your good advice.
Steve <stevesails54@hotmail.com>
moving around, - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:11:37 (PDT)
Sorry Maxine, I don't do the filth that you are used to, you'll just have to settle for clean jokes I'm afraid.
Jokesmith
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:03:38 (PDT)
To the entry below, thank you for the recognition. As they say, "I SAW THIS AND THOUGHT OF YOU" - MAXINE FROM THE SHOP ISN'T IT? A s*h*tt joke just for you. Many people are at a loss for a response when someone says "You don't know Jack Schitt." Now you can intellectually handle the situation. Jack is the only son of Awe Schitt and O. Schitt. Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, married O. Schitt, the owner of Needeep N. Schitt Inc. They had one son, Jack. In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt, and the deeply religious couple produced 6 children: Holie Schitt, Fulla Schitt, Giva Schitt, Bull Schitt, and the twins: Deap Schitt and Dip Schitt. Against her parent's objections, Deap Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school drop out. However, after being married 15 years, Jack and Noe Schitt divorced. Noe Schitt later remarried Ted Sherlock and, because her kids were living with them, she wanted to keep her previous name. She was then known as Noe Schitt-Sherlock. Meanwhile, Dip Schitt married Loda Schitt and they produced a son of nervous disposition, Chicken Schitt. Two other of the 6 children, Fulla Schitt and Giva Schitt, were inseparable throughout childhood and subsequently married the Happens brothers in adual ceremony. The wedding announcement in the newspaper announced the Schitt-Happens wedding. The Schitt-Happens children were Dawg Schitt, Byrd Schitt, and Hoarse Schitt. Bull Schitt, the prodigal son, left home to tour the world. Herecently returned from Italy with his new Italian bride, Pisa Schitt. Family History Recorded By Crock O. Schitt. So now when someone says, "You don't know Jack Schitt", you can correct them.
Jokesmith
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 06:26:00 (PDT)
Jokesmith, give it a rest, your "jokes" are rubbish!
yx
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 05:25:06 (PDT)
I don't know about the healthy fruit and vegetables but it's obvious that humble pie still isn't on the menu.
The sea anenome's sister
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 04:50:37 (PDT)
On a Trans-Atlantic flight, a plane passes through a severe storm. The turbulence is awful, and things go from bad to worse when one wing is struck by lightning. One woman in particular loses it. Screaming, she stands up in the front of the plane. "I'm too young to die!" she wails. Then she yells, "Well, if I'm going to die, I want my last minutes on earth to be memorable! No one has ever made me really feel like a woman! Well I've had it! Is there ANYONE on this plane who can make me feel like a WOMAN??" For a moment there is silence. everyone has forgotten their own peril, and they all stare, riveted, at the desperate woman in the front of the plane. Then, a man stands up in the rear of the plane. "I can make you feel like a woman," he says. He's gorgeous! Tall, well built, with flowing black hair and jet black eyes, he starts to walk slowly up the aisle, unbuttoning his shirt one button at a time. No one moves. The woman is breathing heavily in anticipation as the strange man approaches. He removes his shirt. Muscles ripple across his chest as he reaches her, and extends the arm holding his shirt to the trembling woman, and whispers: "Here, iron this pet."
Jokesmith
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 01:41:34 (PDT)
hungreyman keep that sort of lingo for the AGB when its back online!
yx
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 14:49:12 (PDT)
hungreyman keep that sort of lingo for the AGB when its back online!
yx
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 14:48:35 (PDT)
yzx xzyx y zzuux zyyz xy yx xyhxyx toy are an ar*e hole w*nketr
hungrrry man
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 14:44:29 (PDT)
shee kee babs
hungrrry man
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 14:43:01 (PDT)
xy yes, I've missed you both! welcome home, don't let giggles get away with anything, wish the AGB was back on-line so I cud give Giggles more stick.
yx
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 14:40:32 (PDT)
Giggsy!!we take it back,draw youre humour from tv land!!when left to youre own devices youre sad and pathetic as usual,childlike even!yx were back from our hols miss us?
xy
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 13:03:47 (PDT)
I agree with Victoria, every where in the world you are going to find either really fat people or really skinny people. You cannot say that all English people are fat. Actually, American people are known to be rather heavy, because they do not eat a healthy diet. The typical American consummes so much soda, popcorn, and crisps and other such junk food. some of the American children are so heavy it is pathetic. Mind you, I will tell you, I have still stayed rather slender - I tend to stick to a healthy fruit and vegetable diet as I did when I was at home. I am not really into the Pizza, hot dog, hamburger, chips and junk food stuff - never was and hopefully never will be. By the way, isn't there anything interesting ever happening in Seaham? The Harbour News is still on the month of June and we are now into August.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
usa - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 12:28:30 (PDT)
giggles, your "jokes" are rubbish, just like you!
yx
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 12:15:06 (PDT)
I don`t believe it another charity shop opened in seaham- dont they think anyone wants to buy anything new.
Kate
seaham, - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 10:18:48 (PDT)
Lordy, do we have to regress to blooming racism? One-on-one personal insults seem reasonable enough, but to say that all English people have fat bellies might make us skinny ones feel left out - and surely whichever country in the world you turn your spotlight towards, you'll be bound to spot a few women sporting beards. There's no point in getting all competitive about these things. Trust me, I'm a scientist. Now .... deep breaths!
dr vix <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, Scotland - where not everyone eats blooming deep fried Mars bars - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 10:16:06 (PDT)
Mighty Morgan, you are as stupid and sailing Steve and you have even less manners. At least our Italian people do not have fat bellies like your English men and women.
Roberta di Cappello <CappelloR@tiscali.com>
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 09:50:36 (PDT)
Fabio, Why don't you take your risable little threats back to the Padova guest book. Thousands of British people travel to Italy ever year, to laugh at your ridiculous money and your hairy women. You should be gratefull for the revenue..
Mighty Morgan <mimo@murton.co.uk>
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 07:54:41 (PDT)
A brunette, a redhead and Maxine went to a fitness spa for some fun and relaxation. After a stimulating healthy lunch, all three decided to visit the ladies room and found a strange-looking woman sitting at the entrance who said, "Welcome to the ladies room. Be sure to check out our newest feature: a mirror which, if you look into it and say something truthful, you will be awarded with a wish. But, be warned, for if you say something false, you will be sucked into the mirror to live in a void of nothingness for all eternity!" The three women quickly entered and upon finding the mirror, the brunette said, "I think I'm the most beautiful of us three" and in an instant she was surrounded by a pile of money. The redhead stepped up and said "I think I'm the most talented of us three" and she suddenly found the keys to a brand new sports car in her hands. Excited over the possibility of having a wish come true, Maxine looked into the mirror and said, "I think..." and was promptly sucked into the mirror.
Dr Giggles <Dawdon>
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 07:06:47 (PDT)
Two dumb blondes were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks. The first dumb blond said "These look like deer tracks," and the other one said, "No, they look like moose tracks." They argued and argued for a while and they were still arguing when the train hit them.
Jokesmith
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 06:05:30 (PDT)
Seaham Harbour Online will not knowingly carry on its web pages any material which we consider to be politically or socially offensive or of a xenophobic, fascist nature!
Pack it in boys and remember the above statement.
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:04:17 (PDT)
Fabio, I am afraid that it is Stefano who was being patronising. He asked us to get involved in demonstrations in Italy. It is patronizing to assume that we need to be told when and where to demonstrate. Where were you Stefano, when we demonstrated against Capitalism in London this year? I presume you must have been there otherwise why are you asking me to get involved in Genoa. And what part did you personally play in the demonstrations in Genoa. Please do not tell me what I should be doing (as this is very patronising) without first telling me how much you have been doing yourself, and then we can compare notes.
Ritchie
London, - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:01:55 (PDT)
LETTER TO HEAVEN.. A little boy wanted £100 so badly that he prayed solid for two weeks, but nothing happened. Then he decided to write a letter to the Lord requesting the £100. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to the Lord, England, they decided to send it to Tony Blair. The Prime Minister was so impressed, touched, and amused that he instructed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to send the little boy a £5 note. Mr Blair thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy. The little boy was delighted with the £5 and sat down to write a thank-you note to the Lord, which read: Dear Lord, Thank you very much for sending me the money. However, I notice that for some reason you sent it through Gordon Brown's office and, as usual, those "bas**rds deducted £95
Jokesmith
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:01:13 (PDT)
Tony put yor boat awway
Dr Giggles
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 03:35:01 (PDT)
Dear Stephen who sails around. I see by your writing that you are a man of thoughtfulness, a man who cares. I want to thank you with all of my heart for your patronising words about my country, of which you know nothing. You come with your sniffy nose, you sit on our beach with your pimpling chicken skin white flesh, you laugh at our money. I hope you don't live near me in Padova or you would have me to answer to. I thank you for your attention dear friend Stephen and I welcome you to my house.
Fabio Abruzzio <abruzziofabio@novitalia.com>
Padova, Italy - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 14:26:00 (PDT)
A cowboy rode into town and stopped at the saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on newcomers. When he finished, he found his horse had been stolen. He comes back into the bar, handily flips his gun into the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling. "Who stole my horse?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness. No one answered. "I'm gonna have another beer and if my horse ain't back outside by the time I'm finished, I'm gonna do what I dun back in Texas and I don't want to have to do what I dun back in Texas!" Some of the locals shifted restlessly. He had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town. The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, "Say partner, what happened in Texas?" The cowboy turned back and said, "I had to walk home!"
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 14:05:40 (PDT)
A guy walks into a bar and says to the bartender, "I want you to give me 12-year scotch, and don't try to fool me because I can tell the difference." The bartender is skeptical and decides to try to trick the man with 5-year scotch. The man takes a sip, scowls and says, "Bartender, this crap is 5-year scotch. I told you I want 12-year scotch." The bartender tries once more with 8-year scotch. The man takes a sip, grimaces and says, "Bartender, I don't want 8-year scotch like this filth. Give me 12-year scotch!" Impressed, the bartender gets the 12-year scotch, the man takes a sip and sighs, "Ah, now that's the real thing." A disgusting, grimy, stinking drunk has been watching all this with great interest. He stumbles over and sets a glass down in front of the man and says, "Hey, I think that's really far out what you can do. Try this one." The man takes a sip and immediately spits out the liquid and cries, "Yechhh! This stuff tastes like p*ss!" The drunk's eyes light up and he says, "Yeah that's right, now how old am I?"
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 13:41:36 (PDT)
J3 don't care how old the haddock is do care aboot where it was caught and how heavy it is.Hope it's a northumbrian haddock mind...
Jokesmith 2 Spain
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 13:10:38 (PDT)
When¿
Jokesmith 2 Spain
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 13:07:13 (PDT)
Yeh dats a prom.
Jokesmith3
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:53:07 (PDT)
Is that a promise jokesmith 3¿
Jokesmith 2 Spain
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:52:17 (PDT)
Jokesmith1 and Jokesmith2 are both idiots and should be flogged with a stinking Haddock. and again.
Jokesmith3 Seaham
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:47:35 (PDT)
Jokesmith1 and Jokesmith2 are both idiots and should be flogged with a stinking Haddock.
Jokesmith3 Seaham
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:47:12 (PDT)
Mr. Magoo What experts¿
Jokesmith2 Spain
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 12:44:15 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, you're on, but I'll only give my name on the Chat/line as this is an open channel. so call it
yx
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:23:01 (PDT)
Stefano, Come back Mussolini, all is forgiven.
yx
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:16:49 (PDT)
That last joke was terrible, Jokesmith 2 Spain, leave it to the experts please.
Mr Magoo
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:03:25 (PDT)
A golfer who had never ever sworn in his life did so one day on the golf course.He was so upset that he felt he had to go to confession the priest said don't worry my man tell me what happened. The golfer said I took a swing at the ball on the first tee to which the priest said you missed and you blasphemed,no no said the guy I hit a lovely drive right up the middle of the fairway,oh replied the priest what happened next?.The golfer said I took out a 7 iron and hit the ball straight into the rough,and then you blasphemed said the priest,no no I then hit the ball towards the green and it landed in the sand bunker,and then you blasphemed said the priest,no no.I took a swing at the ball and completely missed,and then you blasphemed said the priest,no I hit the next shot straight out of the bunker and the ball landed 6 inches from the pin,to which the priest replied 'You didn't miss the f-----g putt did you...
Jokesmith 2 Spain
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 08:53:13 (PDT)
Steve first of all thanks for paying attention to grave news I reported. I'm sorry you have so nasty idea of my country, but probably I could say many bad things about your own as well. And this is the problem: it demonstrates Europe is a country of "goods" not a country of people. You talk like this, simply because you don't know. I want to open a channel with you all in order to better know each other . I can offer you my eye on Italy and you can do the same in GB for me. Let's try to build up an Europe of people. Please refer to Sunday times 23 July or all italian newspapers of 21 22 23 July (if you know my language) for having description of the facts. You could realize how some few people very well organized, called black block, coming from germany, used to destroy every thing they found on their road. Our police did not do anything to stop them (65000 police people were in Genova in those days) and after some hours of fires, broken cars, and so on, police decided to use black block actions to attack peaceful people demonstrating. You could also find how, during the night of Saturday when every thing was ended, police went into a school in which the peaceful people, who were demonstrating during the day, were sleeping. Police started to hurt people without any reason. Many of them were arrested without a reason. Now European community parlament is asking what happened, to understand why innocent peaceful people were hurted and arrested. People in spain and france demonstrated against italian government, and I'm happy for this attention. I'm writing to you because I believe it's not an Italian problem, it's a problem of every western rich democracy. If you don't feel involved in it 'cause I said democracy, let me say democracy/monarchy... Joke. We need your support too or even your attention. Nice to talk to you. Ciao Stefano
stefano <moranera@skybiz.com>
torino, Italy - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 08:52:48 (PDT)
A Dr. is walking down through the hall of the hospital toward his office when he passes Mother Angelica walking very briskly while saying her rosary rather loudly. His associate, a Psychiatrist, comes around the corner next and he asks him about this. "Hey, what's with Mother Angelica? She was just hoofing down the hall and saying her rosary ten to the dozen." "Aw, I just told her she was pregnant." "My Goodness, is she?" "No, of course not, but it sure cured her hiccups!"
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 05:53:25 (PDT)
Some Irishmen in a pickup truck drove into a timberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos." The clerk said, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?" The Irishman said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, "Yeah, I meant two-by-fours." "Alright. How long do you need them?" The customer paused for a minute and said, "I'd better go check." After awhile, the customer returned to the office and said, "A very long time. We're gonna fix Tony's boat."
ha ha ha
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 05:36:52 (PDT)
Some Irishmen in a pickup truck drove into a timberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos." The clerk said, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?" The Irishman said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, "Yeah, I meant two-by-fours." "Alright. How long do you need them?" The customer paused for a minute and said, "I'd better go check." After awhile, the customer returned to the office and said, "A very long time. We're gonna build a house."
Jokesmith
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 03:19:38 (PDT)
Hi y'all! Hope all is well. I can see all is very well at the Seaham Guest-Book - with lots of jokes and humor - good job! Keep up the good work!!! I am still out of town business/vacation, just checking in to my e-mail. Hi, Bev from Malborough - Are you Andrea Spurr's cousin? If so, I remember you and hope all is well with you and with your family. Tell your mom I say Hi. Take Care and God Bless. Visit y'all at a later date. Your guest-book friend, Jacqueline. :') (smile face!)
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 14:04:16 (PDT)
Sam and Becky are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Sam says to Becky, "Becky, I was wondering - have you ever cheated on me?" Becky replies, "Oh Sam, why would you ask such a question now? You don't want to ask that question..." "Yes, Becky, I really want to know. Please..." "Well, all right. Yes, 3 times..." "Three? Well, when were they?" he asked. "Well, Sam, remember when you were 35 years old and you really wanted to start the business on your own and no bank would give you a loan? Remember, then one day the bank president himself came over the house and signed the loan papers, no questions asked?" "Oh, Becky, you did that for me! I respect you even more than ever, to do such a thing for me. So, when was number 2?" "Well, Sam, remember when you had that last heart attack and you were needing that very tricky operation, and no surgeon would touch you? Then remember how Dr. DeBakey came all the way up here, to do the surgery himself, and then you were in good shape again?" "I can't believe it! Becky, you should do such a thing for me, to save my life. I couldn't have a more wonderful wife. To do such a thing, you must really love me darling. I couldn't be more moved. So, all right then, when was number 3?" "Well, Sam, remember a few years ago, when you really wanted to be president of the golf club and you were 27 votes short..?"
Jokesmith
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 08:31:09 (PDT)
yx..........................why?
x and indeed y
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 08:28:26 (PDT)
Calling David Newton of Seaham Hallo David Sandra speaking to u from London Des and I are having a great time. We have been to Oxford Steet and guess what? Des met someone he knew.See u soon. LOVE SANDRA
sandra johnson
seaham, - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 14:37:03 (PDT)
Identify yourself and I might consider the chatroom yx or xy or Robbies Dad or whoever you really are..
Tony from Spain
Here¿ - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 09:08:27 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, go to the chatline @ 6-00pm if you have the bottle.
yx
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:58:54 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, go to the chatline @ 6-00pm if you have the bottle.
yx
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:58:45 (PDT)
Tony. At least Thomas got something right about you and that idiot NTJ, you're both as popular as a drunken burk,
yx
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:56:37 (PDT)
YX Thanks for your offer of help in my education, but don't you think you should sort out your problems with 2 letter words first,and of course learn how to spell your name so we can see who you really are,when you grow up and in the unlikely event you should ever own a cheque book, the bank will not accept an X or a YX as an authorised signature.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:50:04 (PDT)
Tony Forest has only one (1) r, only trying to help to educate you!
yx
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:08:07 (PDT)
Tony Forest has only one (1) r, only trying to help tp educate you!
yx
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 08:07:17 (PDT)
What a load of rubbish Thomas and an even bigger load from you Ian go and play in the forrest with your bow and arrows.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia¿ - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 05:11:47 (PDT)
People of Seaham you are fools. Have a look at how much council tax other more affluent areas of Britain are paying. It will not take you very long to release your council are taking your eyes out and then coming back for the sockets! Yet you idiots vote them back in year in year out! & !!!!!! You are getting charged a fortune for living in a shanty town. Wake up you morons.
Ian
Notts, - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 04:04:24 (PDT)
People of Seaham fear not! With the help of global warming as sea levels continue to rise, it will not be long before your town is consumed by the sea and your nightmare existence of living in hell on earth will be over. Until then you should go to your swimming baths! Go to your camera! Go to all your fancy restaurants! Shop in your fantastic boutiques such as More store, Chipaway and the salvation army! Use your second to none bus station ( that's if you can stand the stench of wee). I have been to 3rd world countries with better infrastructure than your blot on the landscape. Next time one of your loud mouth councillors tell me how great Spewham is I'll think I'll scream.
Ian
Notts, - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 03:52:12 (PDT)
If you like to fight please contact me. I head TOKA which used to be called Calgary's Fight Club. This is our page. http://blake.prohosting.com/dameon85/
Dameon Frost <dameon_frost@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 00:22:48 (PDT)
Thomas, I think Jackie from the good old USA could do a better job than Tony or NTJ.
yx
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 14:26:52 (PDT)
The Queen and the pope are standing on balcony of the Vatican, looking at the crowd. The Queen leans over to the Pope and says 'I bet you £20.00p that I can make all the Brish people out there go wild'. 'Go on then' replies the Pope. At that the Queen raises her hand and gives the Royal wave. Sure enough all the Union Jacks start flying and the Brits give her a rapturous cheer. Not to be outdone, the Pope leans over to the Queen and says ' I bet you £100.00p that I can get all the others to cheer without taking my hands out of my pocket.' 'Go on then' she replies. At that he headbutts her.
dd
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 14:24:20 (PDT)
A bloke walks into a bar and is watching two owls play pool. The first owl breaks off and pots the cue ball. The second owl then takes his shot and the first owl returns to the table. At this the bloke turns to the first owl and says 'Oy thats two hits@. The owl replies 'Two hits to who?'
dd
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 14:14:08 (PDT)
This is a plea for help to Tony from Spain and NotThomasJohnson, I am writing to tell you about my campaign of behalf of the Sunderland and District Christian Voluntary Rescue Mission. For the past 15 years I have made an annual lecture tour of Great Britain in order to raise public awareness levels of the evils of excessive drinking and of debauchery and of fraternising with "ladies" of ill-repute. On each of my tours I have been helped by a young man David Powell. David comes from a good family and had excellant career prospects until his life was devastated by his excessive indulgences in drinking, debauchery and going with woman of ill-repute. David would attend my lectures and sit on the platform staring at the audience through his bleary bloodshot eyes. He would sweat prefusely, pick his nose constantly, break wind noisily, scratch his backside constantly, spit and all the time make obscene gestures to the audience, whilst I would point him out as a sad example of how drinking, debauchery and so on can effect a person! Unfotunately David has died and I need a replacement to fill this position and I think that you Tony from Spain and you NotThomasJohnson would make excellent replacements for poor David, you could even share the job between you on a "job-sharing" basis. All your expenses will be paid (including drinking money)and as neither of you will require any training whatsoever for the job, you can start immediately. If you decide to accept and I hope you will, let me know within 7 days, and I think either of you could probably do a better job than David of sitting there sweating, breaking wind,spitting, making obscene gestures, scratching your backsides etc. Please help. Oh and I would appreciate it if Brian from Oz. would stand/by as reserve. Thanking you in anticipation Your friend,
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 12:39:23 (PDT)
Three guys from Georgia go down to Mexico one night, get drunk and wake up in jail. They found out that they are to be executed for their crimes but none of them can remember what they have done. The first one is strapped in the electric chair and is asked if he has any last words. He says, "I am from Emory University and I believe in the almighty power of God to intervene on behalf of the innocent." They throw the switch and nothing happens. They figure God must not want this guy to die and they let him go. The second one is strapped in and gives his last words. "I am from the University of Georgia School of Law and I believe in the eternal power of Justice to intervene on the part of the innocent." The switch is thrown and again nothing happens. They figure that the law is on this guy's side, so they let him go. The last one is strapped in and say's "Well, I'm a Irish Electrical Engineer, and I'll tell you right now you'll never electrocute anybody if you don't connect those two wires." God rest his soul
Jokesmith
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 09:20:04 (PDT)
It was Saturday morning as Jake, an avid hunter, woke up ready to go bag the first deer of the season. He walked down to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and to his surprise he found his wife, Alice, sitting there, fully dressed in camouflage. Jake asked her, "What are you up to?" Alice smiled. "I'm going hunting with you!" Jake, though he had many reservations about this, reluctantly agreed to take her along. After they arrived at the hunting site, Jake set his wife safely up in the tree stand and told her, "If you see a deer, take careful aim and I'll come running back as soon as I hear the shot." Jake walked away with a smile on his face knowing that Alice couldn't hit an elephant, much less a deer. Not 10 minutes passed when he was startled as he heard several gunshots. Quickly, Jake ran back. As Jake got closer to her stand, he heard Alice screaming: "Get away from my deer!" Confused, Jake raced faster towards his screaming wife. And again he heard her yell: "Get away from my deer!" followed by another volley of gunfire! Now within sight of where he had left his wife, Jake was surprised to see a cowboy, with his hands high in the air. The cowboy, obviously distraught, said, "Okay, lady, okay!!!! You can have your deer!!! Just let me get my saddle off it!"
Jokesmith
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 08:57:05 (PDT)
Two men were sitting next to each other at a bar. After a while, one guy looks at the other and says, "I can't help but think, from listening to you, that you're from Ireland. The other guy responds proudly, "Yes, that I am!" The first guy says, "So am I! And where about from Ireland might you be?" The other guy answers, "I'm from Dublin, I am." The first guy responds, "Sure and begora, and so am I! And what street did you live on in Dublin?" The other guy says, "A lovely little area it was, I lived on McCleary Street in the old central part of town." The first guy says, "Faith & it's a small world, so did I! And to what school would you have been going?" The other guy answers, "Well now, I went to St. Mary's of course." The first guy gets really excited, and says, "And so did I. Tell me, what year did you graduate?" The other guy answers, "Well, now, I graduated in 1964." The first guy exclaims, "The Good Lord must be smiling down upon us! I can hardly believe our good luck at winding up in the same bar on this very night. Can you believe it, I graduated from St. Mary's in 1964 my own self." About this time, another guy walks into the bar, sits down, and orders a beer. The bartender walks over shaking his head and mutters, "It's going to be a long night tonight, the Murphy twins are drunk again."
Jokesmith
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 07:35:44 (PDT)
once agin good site makes you feel homesick jackie and freda send email
bev marlborough <les_marlborough@bigpond.com>
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 22:48:57 (PDT)
ALO SLIM DA MAN IN DA HOUSE. I DONT BE UNDASTANDIN SEAHAM HARBOUR. THE GEEZAS IN DALTON LE PLOP PUT SUM SPEED BUMPS IN AND DA GEEZAS IN DAWDON&STATION ROAD THEY BE TAKIN DEM OUT.BIG MASSIV HUMPS EXPAIN DIS TO SLIM . WELL GOT TO GO NOW I AM ALMOST AT DA COUNCIL OFFICE BAR FOR A FREE PINT THATIL BE THA DAY
SLIM DA MAIN GEEZA
DA REAL SEAHAM HRBOUR, - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 15:07:28 (PDT)
Stefano, Sympathise with you Mate and can see sense in your argument, but our Police are too busy hounding the poor Motorist with their speed-traps, which they always "place" for maximum income rather than placing them for road safety purposes! I must admit that they do ocasionally shoot the poor innocent citizen, but only if theyre getting out of bed and un-armed, or carrying a ciggy-lighter, so all in all we are lucky, they only shoot one or two a Month
Danny from Dawdon
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 14:35:50 (PDT)
Interesting comments from Stefano. I loved "Quarreling peacefully". It was sad that a boy should die but there was nothing peaceful about the incident which was a violent attack on armed police (who are also young and get frightened). Doing this is risky, as the young Guy discovered. From personal experience though, if Italy is moving to a new model for Global society then the G8 Nations can relax. Apart from regular changes of government, the Italians have not managed to significantly modify their own society since the Second World War. Individuals can be very kind, they have nice weather and good food but they are generally an insular, little traveled people. Though UK is far from perfect, by comparison Italian society is riddled with selfishness, smugness, vanity, inefficiency, ambivelence, disregard for the law, tax-evasion, corruption, organised crime and poor air-conditioning; the toilets leave something to be desired as well. If society in general has not, in over 60 years, been able to vote in a government that can change any of this, then it seems unlikely that Italian anarchists could manage a ****-up in a brewery. Rest easy capitalists, these Italian anachist yobs are achoring a movement with few credentials to support their claims of opression, whose only agenda is to disrupt the lives of innocent people and to prevent the meeting of democratically elected leaders. Its a hobby for them and all we are likely to see is more mindless violence, empty but stylish posturing and increased taxes to pay for additional policing. Stephano, you seem a nice intelligent person, instead of being an apologist for these idiots, perhaps you might like to offer some alternative to democracy and capitalism, something that has enough logic and integrity not to require death and mayhem.
steve <stevesails54@hotmail.com>
moving around, - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 07:09:01 (PDT)
A Truck Driver was driving down the highway when he saw a priest at the side of the Road. He stopped to pick up the priest and give him a ride. Further down the road the Truck Driver saw a lawyer on the side of the road. He steared the truck on a direct course with the lawyer. Then he thought "Oh no, I have a priest in the truck I can't run down this lawyer" and at the last second the Truck Driver swerved to miss the lawyer. But, the Truck Driver heard a thump outside of the truck, he looked in his rear-view mirror but didn't see anything. He turned to the priest and said "Sorry Father, I just missed that Lawyer at the side of the road" And the priest said "Don't worry son, I got him with my door"
Jokesmith
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 07:04:02 (PDT)
Jokesmith good one it's refreshing to see humour reappearing it reminds me .A man walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder , the barman asks " what would you like " the parrot replied " get this idiot off my foot "
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 05:11:27 (PDT)
A guy walks in to a bar with his pet monkey. He orders a drink and while he's drinking the monkey jumps all around the place. The monkey grabs some olives off the bar and eats them. Then he grabs some sliced limes and eats them. Then he jumps onto the pool table, grabs one of the billiard balls, sticks it in his mouth and, to everyone's amazement, somehow swallows it whole. The bartender screams at the guy "Did you see what your monkey did?" The guy says "No what?" "He just ate the cue ball off my pool table-whole!" "Yeah, that doesn't surprise me" replied the guy "He eats everything in sight, the little sod. Sorry. I'll pay for everything." The man finishes his drink, pays his bill, pays for the stuff the monkey ate and leaves. Two weeks later, he's in the bar again, and his pet monkey is with him. He orders a drink and the monkey starts running around the bar again.While the man is finishing his drink, the monkey finds a maraschino cherry on the bar. He grabs it, sticks it up his bottom, pulls it out and eats it. The bartender is disgusted. "Did you see what your monkey did now?" he asks. "No what?" replied the guy. "Well, he stuck a maraschino cherry up his bottom, pulled it out and ate it!" said the bartender. "Yeah, that doesn't surprise me," replied the guy." He still eats everything in sight but, ever since he swallowed that cue ball, he measures everything first."
Jokesmith
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 03:34:42 (PDT)
Yeah - we remember Wako, you yankee tossers!
Against Yanks
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 02:55:33 (PDT)
I wanna tell you Brit's something....All these low life scum kicking up a fuss in Italy would not stand a chance in the good ol' U.S of A. We would round em up, put em in a barn and bomb the b******s!
Major Melvin B.T.B <Major@usaarmy.com>
Roswell, New Mexico U.S.A - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 00:29:33 (PDT)
I've now done something.
Wonky Brained Person
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:29:57 (PDT)
I have done nowt at all about researhing Clairvoyant, nowt needs de-in. The real one is Robbieslad and the fake one is Max from the shop. It seems everyone is a very insecure in this book and sometimes sad. They constantly feel the need to associate with others of a stronger character than themselves, ie NotThomasJohnson, Tonysmate, Dr Giggles etc. People are very much full of lime juice when they should be taking Bacardi. I very much prefer inferior drinks that have a much stronger personality. NTJ is the dogs danglies if you ask me, he sees to it that Coca Cola is in the glass when needed. All in all Cola has to be the best rot teeth you can buy. So, to cap this one, the beers on me (cos az spilt in again)
Wonky Brained Person
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 09:13:08 (PDT)
Thanks Thomas,I don't normally get involved with the stupid alphabet people I just feel that now and then I have to step in.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 08:47:54 (PDT)
Tony from Spain, Thanks bonny lad for using my proper title, but as for the rest, I don't want to get involved in your petty squabbles with the alphabet people or mystic Megs, hope you're well Laddie.
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 08:13:11 (PDT)
Hi to all I've discovered this page thanks to a good friend of mine, Vix from Seaham. I'm using all web spaces I know, to talk about the movement which is growing up in Italy. I don't know if you in GB have heard about what happened in Genova last saturday. Our police forces killed a boy and hurted hardly 350 people who were quarreling on the roads peacefully against G8 conference. By those police reactions, which remind me a South America goverment police action, a movement is growing in Italy against this western democracies model. The "wall" is falling down even on the western side of europe finally. The movement is against "economical democracis" which we european people are living on our skin: we live in a country in which objects and money can go freely and people can not! It's time to think to a new model and it's time to pourpose it peacefully. Italy is all ready moving, what about GB? We need your help and need your differences. See you on GB roads Stefano
Stefano Della Moranera <moranera@skybiz.com>
Torino, Italy - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 01:13:48 (PDT)
Clair voy ant Has it not dawned on you that N.T.J. stands for 'not thomas johnson'are yer thick or what...maybe you should shorten your name to something that begins with M and ends with X.What say you Thomas old boy..
Tony from Spain
Andalucia - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 13:41:48 (PDT)
I have done a profile on NTJ, it seems he is a very insecure sad person, he constantly feels the need to associate himself with others of a stronger character than himself, ie NotThomasJohnson, Tonysmate, Dr Giggles etc. he is very much inferior to his Wife/Partner who has a much stronger personality and obviously keeps NTJ in his place. All in all he is to be pitied.
Clairvoyant
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 11:31:03 (PDT)
Steady on mate, I've seen Nottinham. Want me to spill the beans?
Seaham Res.
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 02:23:30 (PDT)
What has happend to Seaham? All the best pubs have closed, the shopping centre if thats what you can call it is full of charity and cheap shops. The bus station has to been seen to be believed and the old picture house is...I don't know what. The one redeeming feture is the new toilet block. Its sad to see a once proud town go down the tubes like this, very sad.
Ian
Notts, - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 02:01:38 (PDT)
Miss Markie, that is some leader you have over there................Kate Hampton, climate campaigner of Friends of the Earth International, said "The Kyoto Protocol is still alive. That in itself is a triumph for citizens all over the world who have campaigned so hard for governments to act to tackle dangerous climate change.................... "It is also a political disaster for President Bush, who with the arrogance of power, thought that his decision to renege on Kyoto would be enough to kill it"...........what a toodle he turned out to be!
Friend of a Whale
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 01:29:01 (PDT)
got 3 emails - do I want to join a church, do I want to lose weight and do I want to have s*x with a martiian - never mind Max - another time maybe? I hope so.
ntj
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:16:38 (PDT)
I have - if you like I can be emailed - notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com if you wish to continue this conversation???????????????? Everything sound - no compromises - ask Rilo if I'm good for my word - he will back me. He knows who I am.
ntj
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:07:05 (PDT)
I do
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:01:51 (PDT)
Judge I bet you.ve never ever hit the button!
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:00:30 (PDT)
Max - yes to your last question, the C room is down again to ntlworld (which is what I also use) leave a message on this page if you agree to your suggestion. I do!
NTJ
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:00:05 (PDT)
Just hit the button once Maxine - there's a good girl now - still taking your medication are yuou?
The Judge
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 14:17:02 (PDT)
Vot a load of Crappenhausen is spoken in this site. Is there novon in Seaham capable of a decent and intelligent diologue.
Crippen <helmut@nazi.com>
Verbruggen, Deutchland - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 14:09:08 (PDT)
To The Judge: Yeh a BIG PAIN!
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 13:01:45 (PDT)
To The Judge: Yeh a BIG PAIN!
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 13:01:42 (PDT)
To The Judge: shut up you're a PAIN!
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 13:01:12 (PDT)
No one has a monopoly on a name, pluralistic simplicity is the name of the game.
NotThomasJohnson.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 12:03:16 (PDT)
No one has a monopoly on a name, pluralistic simplicity is the name of the game.
NotThomasJohnson.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 12:03:05 (PDT)
Can I have them after you?
Edward Scissorhands
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 09:24:07 (PDT)
Can I borrow the Bazza records after you please
Barry White fan
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 08:45:24 (PDT)
Appealling as in complaining - although I've already had an offer of a loan of some Bazza records so I can't protest too much. And fragrant as in being fragrant didn't do the Archers any harm in their last court room drama - Mary's perfume got the b*st**d off.
Vix
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 08:07:15 (PDT)
Appealing as in "dressing up in your nines" or as in Army "spud bashing" and fragrant means you will smell nice with it?
Peter Heed
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 07:38:17 (PDT)
You near Ag. Col. in Dyce?
The Judge
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 07:13:18 (PDT)
I'll be appealling - I'm very fragrant you know!
dr vix
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 06:46:12 (PDT)
Checked it yet?
The Judge
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 06:43:58 (PDT)
DON'T EVER use the word you used between the words "were" and "funny" on this page again! You are in contempt of court but not for the reason you believed. Your sentence is 30 days listening to Barry Manilow CD's. YOU HAVE BEEN JUDGED, FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED!
The Judge
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 06:26:50 (PDT)
Point taken, a re-trial has been hastily carried out and it is with pleasure that I am able to say it is only the "abusive" Dr. G that is required to get out of town. Many thanks for pointing the matter out to me, I'd hate to have an "Archer" type case haunting me some time in the future.
The Judge
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 06:22:22 (PDT)
Judge, I'm very sorry if I sound like Columbo when I say this, but ... when you ordered Giggles out of town you seemed to overlook just one thing. I may be in contempt of court pointing this out, but I believe there has been an impostor mis-using the good Drs. name for some time now. The evidence is there - earlier entries under the name of Giggles were bloody funny, but the style of the entries changed quite some time ago. I believe that it was the original Dr. who delighted us with descriptions of Welsh culture, but that a new Evil Dr. Giggles is risking ruining the good Drs. name. I also have it on good authority from within the Doctorish circles that I frequent, that there have been two people passing themselves off as Giggles. You might want to order that new Dr. out of town, but if I was you I'd want to make sure that I wasn't condemning the wrong man in some cheesy Somersby type scenario. Regards, Dr. Vix
dr vix
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 05:34:36 (PDT)
And me'n'thee with it!
NTJ
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 05:26:59 (PDT)
Tubbs, U don't fool anyone, are you for real? or RU really that scum giggles? answers on a postcard.
yx
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 05:03:35 (PDT)
NTJ-No mate time would be obliterated
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 03:37:08 (PDT)
The one's we don't speak of, grow up! Dr G, get out of town and don't come back. Mr localshop, watch it! Slim, slime out. YOU HAVE ALL BEEN JUDGED.
The Judge <theseahamjudge@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 02:03:10 (PDT)
yx,if your looking for Giggsy look no further than Tubbs!!Giggsy you are such a sad sad man.Why not at least try to grow up?We'll keep watching yx.
xy
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:14:19 (PDT)
yx,if your looking for Giggsy look no further than Tubbs!!Giggsy you are such a sad sad man.Why not at least try to grow up?We'll keep watching yx.
xy
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:14:00 (PDT)
Look here YX! When you write "which appears to be down" you mean to write "WHAT appears to be down". Are you really from here? Are you really LOCAL? We'll have no trouble here! This is a LOCAL guest book! We'll have no trouble here!
Tubbs <Thelocalshop@corner.com>
Seaham, Local Very Local! - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 14:51:07 (PDT)
Max - I communicated with Rilo tonight, the content of the emails is going into the chat room NOW (10:14pm)
NTJ
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 14:16:14 (PDT)
Looking forward to tonight Max - NTJ 9:45 22-07-01
NTJ
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 13:50:33 (PDT)
ALO SLIM IN DA HOUSE. TO DA PERSON WIF DA DOGS BREATH WHO BE USIN ME NAME DA MAIN MAN STOP YOU SAD PIECE OF PLOP.WIF MAXIMUM RESPECT CHILL. SEE YOUZ GEZZAS LATERON.GOT TO GO NOW IAM ALMOST AT THE SIMPLETONIANS LESSON COZ I NEED EDD YOU CRATING REEEL BAD.
Nutty Fruit Cake Lover
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 07:27:02 (PDT)
Hi Maureen, I hope that you're happy and well. I'm sorry that getting back in touch with my mam is turning out to be more difficult than we first envisaged - I was hoping that since you contacted me last week Gloria would have been able to e mail you directly. I sent her your e mail in the post and she was pleased to hear from you. I had hoped that she would be able to contact you on my sister's computer, but she hasn't had the chance yet - a problem getting access. Once she learns how to use the internet and e mail she intends to use the facilities at her library, but she has only ever logged on once, last week when she left you that message on the guestbook, and she is a bit shy about turning up at the library when she doesn't yet know how to use the computers. So ...... she 'phoned me yesterday and asked me to reply to you on her behalf and give you her home address and 'phone number. Simple enough so far, but when I logged on to my own computer this morning your e mail address has mysteriously vanished from my address book (that's aol for you)and I'm unable to pass on her details directly. It's a shame because I know she's really keen to see you this summer, and she's a bit worried that you'll think she's not very interested because of all of these delays in her making contact with you. If you don't mind passing on your e mail address to me again (at v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk) then I'll forward her address and 'phone number to you. I hope you managed to get hold of Frank too. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, and hoping you have a good visit. I was in Seaham myself last weekend and it rained constantly so be sure to bring an umbrella. Love Victoria.
dr victoria mccabe <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, Scotland-land - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:39:06 (PDT)
yx dont worry we are still here.We dont like to use the gb cos like you say we prefer to use stronger language than the gb will allow,and we respect that.We also see Giggsy is still operating under many of his assumed names.we miss you too yx.
xy
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:34:49 (PDT)
Where are you xy? missing you! and giggles alias NTJ, you're still a creep, would use stronger lingo, but this is not the AGB, which appears to be down.
yx
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:25:52 (PDT)
ALO SLIM IN DA HOUSE. TO DA PERSON WIF DA DOGS BREATH WHO BE USIN ME NAME DA MAIN MAN STOP YOU SAD PIECE OF PLOP.WIF MAXIMUM RESPECT CHILL. SEE YOUZ GEZZAS LATERON.GOT TO GO NOW IAM ALMOST AT THE ELECTRICUTION LESSON
DA MAIN MAN SLIM
DA REAL SEAHAM HARBOUR, - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 02:59:27 (PDT)
OZ B - DO YOU THINK THERE WOULD BE MUCH OF A TIME DIFFERENCE IF THE FRIDGE WAS FULL?
ntj
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 14:09:27 (PDT)
Here! Ginger, weren't you the lass who left Malvern crescent to become a top dancer on the sliver screen - or am I getting it wrang? Al Zheimer (of the Parkside Zheimers)
Al Zheimer
dawdon, - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 14:09:13 (PDT)
Wrong Adolph. Nazi’s are racists. Brits just love to put anyone down who does not conform. If you stand out from the crowd you are going to get a kicking no matter where you come from – Murton, Seaham or Bombay. I was a kid with ginger hair, freckles and specs and I had to put up with all kinds of verbal and physical abuse when I was younger. Now I have no freckles, what hair I have left is grey and I where contact lenses. No wonder I have grown into a stubborn, quick tempered, hard-nosed old git who will take no crap from anyone. Take care out there.
Ginger
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 13:26:15 (PDT)
The Brits have always been racist. I remember the days when a Seaham lad would get a good kicking if he ventured up to Murton and vice a versa. So you see you do not have to come from another country to experience bigotry, simply walk to a town 5 mins up the road and get the thrashing of your life!
Adolph Hitler
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 05:31:03 (PDT)
Hi, NTJ , you were spot on with your 12 hour estimate , it's 9 and a half hrs to us and a further 2 and a half hrs to N.Z. Regarding the light globe ,it would depend how much beer there was in the fridge .
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 05:15:06 (PDT)
I think the jocks might stuff us on tuesday!!does anyone else share my concern?
worried of sunderland
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 15:43:46 (PDT)
tesseroo
c
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 15:23:38 (PDT)
I'm with the little sea anemone. Jacqueline - you may not know how to spell 'racist' but you seem to know how to write it down. Not a Christian by any chance are you?
the dolphin in the harbour
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 14:41:28 (PDT)
Oz Brian, How many Ozzies to change a light bulb?
NTJ
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 12:46:13 (PDT)
Jacqueline (1) Please don't tell immigrants how they should behave on behalf of the British. It is obvious even to this little anenome that if immigrants stay in pockets it is for social and economic reasons (2)Britain stopped being Great a very long time ago. (3) Frank McCourt had the right idea when he wrote about the Daughters of the British Empire.
the little sea anenome
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:03:47 (PDT)
Thomas Johnson, you are wasting your time talking to NTJ, he is a low-life scumbag and should be totally ignored for his peeping-tom antics!
yx
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 07:27:38 (PDT)
Oz B. - The reason for the question was because while I was working on-line I received an email from NZ, I responded asking them for the local time but they had bugged out, then I thought of you as you had just posted minutes earlier. Asked the Q? but you were also offline by then. Anyway, sussed it, it's circa 12 hours give or take a cold beer! PS - I'd guessed the last'un wasn't your's - no worrys, as they say in your patch - yep? (I've seen "Crocodile Dundee" you see) Tommo - I give up with you marra!
NTJ
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 06:47:11 (PDT)
Thomas ,tamed was a figure of speech and not meant to be a put down , my son did say it was a good game Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 06:10:06 (PDT)
DA BIG MAN - Have you ever been to a Sunderland game? It's like a meeting of the Ayrian Brotherhood (with extra tattoos, moustaches and resentment).
Mighty Morgan
of the Parkside Morgans, - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 06:06:57 (PDT)
Hi-NTJ Someone is using my name in vain , that last comment was from some imposter , isn't it sad people have to hide behind other peoples names . Now to your comment NTJ If you were referring to time difference I've never needed to know , but I could find out ! I can tell you Aussies keep beer in a fridge ,Kiwi's keep theirs in a frudge ,any help . Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 06:00:05 (PDT)
NTJ, Great,lets see how long you can keep your word!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 02:23:39 (PDT)
NTJ, Great,lets see how long you can keep your word!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 02:22:54 (PDT)
For those who don't know - Sense Of Humour
NTJ
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 01:16:53 (PDT)
From Tommo earlier - "NTJ, As you know I was there along with R. from Calif. who will confirm, but I didn't like your questionable language, if you could learn to keep it clean we could "chat" again Laddie!" NO THANKS MATE - YOU SOUND A BIT OF A BORE - NO SOH!
NTJ
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 01:14:49 (PDT)
Hi! I am still here and read the guest-book every now and then. I was very surprised to here on BBC News as well as CNN World News about all the racial riots England has been experiencing lately. I had no idea the British were raticist. I always remember we had respect for each others faith, race and heritage - at least that is how I was brought up to be. You know, what I think - I think a lot of you people do a lot of yelling, ranting and raving about how bad America is - and you know what? Great Britain is not much better. Lets face it - the world is changing every where and people everywhere are becoming more and more hateful, greedy, selfish, self-centered and ignorant. Though, I will say on behalf of England I do think when the immigrants come to Great Britain they should learn the language and socialize with everyone, instead of staying in their own little pockets. If they want to be in Britain - they they should become British Citizens. Thomas Johnson - hello to you. Hope you are well. I will be gone for a few weeks on vacation - will be back the mid to end of August. Take care and God Bless everyone. Your Guest-Book pain in the butt, Jacqueline.
DA MAIN MAN
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:54:53 (PDT)
What is "raticist" does anyone one know?
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:53:06 (PDT)
Tommo - you are amazing (NOT) give one foul word I used - you won't be able to - I don't use them!
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:51:51 (PDT)
Hi! I am still here and read the guest-book every now and then. I was very surprised to here on BBC News as well as CNN World News about all the racial riots England has been experiencing lately. I had no idea the British were raticist. I always remember we had respect for each others faith, race and heritage - at least that is how I was brought up to be. You know, what I think - I think a lot of you people do a lot of yelling, ranting and raving about how bad America is - and you know what? Great Britain is not much better. Lets face it - the world is changing every where and people everywhere are becoming more and more hateful, greedy, selfish, self-centered and ignorant. Though, I will say on behalf of England I do think when the immigrants come to Great Britain they should learn the language and socialize with everyone, instead of staying in their own little pockets. If they want to be in Britain - they they should become British Citizens. Thomas Johnson - hello to you. Hope you are well. I will be gone for a few weeks on vacation - will be back the mid to end of August. Take care and God Bless everyone. Your Guest-Book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:51:26 (PDT)
The difference between Autralia and New Zealand mate? That's easy - there isn't any difference.
Oz Brian
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:17:34 (PDT)
NTJ, As you know I was there along with R. from Calif. who will confirm, but I didn't like your questionable language, if you could learn to keep it clean we could "chat" again Laddie!
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 11:52:07 (PDT)
Oz Brian, The Lions were not tamed as you put it, it was a very close call! and the Wallabies shaded it and were the best team on the night and deserved to win the series 2-1 no excuses because unlike our cricketing "hero's" they at least went down fighting, I believe that it is the first time the Wallabies have won a series, and I know they won a one-off game, was it in the 30s? so well done Wallabies, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 11:48:38 (PDT)
Oz Brian - What is the time there right now, (close to 1-00pm UK) and what is the difference between you and New Zealand? If any.
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 04:52:23 (PDT)
Thomas , what happend to the British & Irish Lions , were they tamed ? Oh ! and I was informed on tonights news that the Aussie womans cricket made a clean sweep over there in their ashes quest , alls quiet on the western front !
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 04:36:56 (PDT)
Hi-Thomas , until every player on your cricket team put up their hands to lead them , your chance of beating the Aussies are somewhere in the depths of hell
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 04:23:19 (PDT)
Oh! - and Clairvoyant Lady - your forcast was crap - give it up pet!
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 02:32:56 (PDT)
And you (person with letters for name cos can't spell)
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 02:31:24 (PDT)
What happened to you last night Tommo?
NTJ
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 02:30:15 (PDT)
Father Ted! Is that yourself?
billy o'reilly
No, not quite.More edge of town really. - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 13:44:12 (PDT)
C Lady, ye knaw nowt pet!
NTJ
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 10:24:06 (PDT)
I can "see" that Thomas Johnson and notthomasjohnson are the same person, the vibes eminating from them are identical I will join the chatroom exchange "between" them tonite, but forecast only one will be there unless ntj/tj is very adept with the keys, or uses two computers.
Clairvoyant Lady
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 08:04:46 (PDT)
Oh - and ta for getting my name right at last.
NTJ
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 06:55:59 (PDT)
OK see you there tonight 10-30
NTJ
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 06:54:10 (PDT)
ntj you are one contemptable low-life type person, letting someone else take the blame for your underhand pasting/etc. I would like to tear a strip or two offa you on the Chat/page.
yx
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 06:19:00 (PDT)
He didn't miss my witty debates either.
vix
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 05:39:25 (PDT)
Having just returned from a business trip to Swaziland where I met a Lebanese gentleman from Chicago and an Indian gentleman from Kuwait who both invited me to go to Beruit next month on more business, I am also a bit miffed that I never got a mention from Tommo. How about a business trip to the Chat Room tonight Tommo? Providing this gets posted in time (Message posted at 9:50am 18-7-01)
Not Thomas Johnson <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 01:52:45 (PDT)
fff iiiiiiiiiiiiiiits aaaalllll ffffffffffffffed up = the other bnooooooooooooooook mannn
f <ff>
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 16:29:03 (PDT)
Oh TJ. I am so upset that you haven’t missed me as well. But TJ, I forgive you and for once I nearly agree with you, the quality of recent guest book entries is poor and lacking in real humour. Unfortunately I really don’t think we need another rendition of Jacqueline’s beliefs on Capital Punishment and Star Wars. Why not ask everyone something topical and controversial. Like – why are we having all of these riots in some of our towns. Jacqueline should have some good input on this subject. They have had similar problems in the US.
Isaac
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 13:37:06 (PDT)
Having just returned from a business trip to France & Belguim, I must admit to being a little disapointed with the "quality" of debate on the Guestbook! Jacqueline where are you? you comments are very much missed, hope you are well. Tony from err, was it Spain? where are you laddie? believe it or not I missed you too. I would like to start the ball rolling by asking both of you, do you think that there is a place in modern society for Capital punishment? what do you think of the U.S. star wars programme? do you think it necessary? or what. so come on, Tony laddie wake up forget about the siesta, remember what Noel said about mad dogs etc. I hate to admit it Tony but I've missed you and of course you too Jacqueline, Have a nice day.
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 08:35:57 (PDT)
while we are on the subject of the soul. You wont be going to heaven with all the whopping big lies you tell yx. Porky after porky. Its hard to know when truth starts and tall tales ends with you.
Father Ted
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 05:58:31 (PDT)
digger, You are wrong my friend, my grandfather tells me he remembers giving it (Church St.) a coat of paint in 1939 whilst working for the Council, we dont live in the affluent (some would say effluent) South of England and cant afford such luxuries, we have to live in the real World.
burnetti
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 04:00:29 (PDT)
giggles, I see you've changed your handle to suggy. confession is good for your soul(correction) please be equally honest in future confessions.
yx
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:54:34 (PDT)
giggles, I see you've changed your handle to suggy. confession is good for your sole, please be equally honest in future confessions.
yx
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:53:42 (PDT)
People of Seaham what is this world coming to! My Father and his brothers spent their whole lives getting benefit off the state by pretending to be ill. You know the sort of thing walking round church street with a walking stick bent double, only to be seen that night kicking your height at club, dancing to the turn! Well after years of intensive study smoking, playing the nick and foul mouthing the teachers at Seaham comp I left with absolutely nothing in the qualification department. I was hoping to follow in my fathers footsteps and spend the rest of my life on the dole, with my 27 kids and alcohol addiction but the government won't let me scrounge in peace. I have to go on courses and restarts and all kinds of stuff.Can we not go back to the good old days when all lazy good for nothing lay abouts like myself had to do was sign on then go back to bed. Come on new labour pull your socks up!
Suggy
Parkside, - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 00:43:04 (PDT)
i recently visited seaham, having left there in 1938 and after visiting church st.i dont think it has had a coat of paint since i left,
digger. <a337audi@aol.com>
bedford, beds, U.K. - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 14:31:34 (PDT)
wasn't it at Dawdon crossing - up behind the church?
P Catching
Seaham, - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 14:06:25 (PDT)
Can anyone in Seaham remember where the railway station was before its present location? was it at the rear of Potts shop?
Burnetti
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 10:24:30 (PDT)
The doc, or whatever youre calling yourself today, ntj,giggles tonysmate slim-de man etc etc etc you are a perfect pain in the but and your mouth is the largest part of your anatomy, and I know this should be on AGB but its down.
yx
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 07:19:45 (PDT)
bloody hell xy you bit there did'nt you! You nearly snapped the rod. Yx are your baps as big as your lies.
The doc <Dawdon>
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 05:38:47 (PDT)
Why is the AG/book offline?
yx
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 13:47:01 (PDT)
To Teach from the uni. you are probably right mate, its proven by the fact that only Tonys mate responded out of the three! he was obviously speaking for all three of him. well spotted teach. xy where are you? what do you think?
yx
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 04:52:57 (PDT)
We can remember a time,long ago,when there used to be about 5 or 6 punk bands in seaham.Now we've got nowt.what on earth are all you musicly talented kids of seaham doing for gods sake. S top sitting on street corners. and do somthing about it.
next pistols
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 17:11:53 (PDT)
NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS,HERE'S THE NEXT PISTOLS@THE DUKE SOON.
next pistols
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 14:50:51 (PDT)
NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS,HERE'S THE NEXT PISTOLS@THE DUKE SOON.
next pistols
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 14:50:40 (PDT)
NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS,HERE'S THE NEXT PISTOLS@THE DUKE SOON.
next pistols
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 14:50:23 (PDT)
NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS,HERE'S THE NEXT PISTOL@THE DUKE SOON.
next pistols
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 14:49:17 (PDT)
hello maureen victoria told me you are going to contact me soon .i am not on line but if you contact victoria she will do the rest ...gloria
gloria
seaham, - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 13:05:23 (PDT)
giggles is about as well informed as a R.C. Priest in a Brothel.
yx
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 12:29:56 (PDT)
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%, % % - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:03:36 (PDT)
I am surprised as well. The last thing I put on the guest book in the name of giggles was about a rat shoot down dingly dell a long time ago.Who giggles is now I have no idea but who ever it is he or she is remarkably well informed.
me
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 09:17:43 (PDT)
teach - divvent - cos yer cannit (teach)
job worth doing
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 07:52:40 (PDT)
To Teach-I would change my subject if I was you,because you are wasting not only your time but the unis. as well. You couldn't be further from the truth if you had really tried. Also frightened to reveal yourself are you?
Tonys mate
Seaham - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 04:27:05 (PDT)
I study linguistics at Newcastle Uni. and linguistics do not lie, it is apparent that NTJ, Dr Giggles and Tonysmate are one and the same person. I'm surprised no one has figured this out before, this is my first and probably last contribution
teach
- Friday, July 13, 2001 at 15:03:30 (PDT)
Mata Hari, heard aboot your Granma, she was I hear some Spy and some Gal!
Tonis-mate
- Friday, July 13, 2001 at 10:39:52 (PDT)
Mata Hari - sounds like you are used to the wide-life. I heard from the lads in the Red Star, that your blood type is Haagen Das...
Bob
Murton, - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 05:02:33 (PDT)
To Bob and Tonis Mate. Nivver mind Sal worr about getting me some chips. An' mebbies fish an aal. Arm used to the high life yer naa.
Mata Hari
uk - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 03:26:59 (PDT)
To Bob aand Tonis mate, Thanks for the offer boys. You do know how to tempt a girl, but I,m already spoken for. Sorry.
Sal
Seaham, Durham - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 00:36:07 (PDT)
Just reading the messages on the Seaham page, its great to read that someone else got in touch with friends from years ago, good luck in keeping in touch, I have been in touch from friends from Junior school and High Sc
Joan
Canada - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 16:03:19 (PDT)
Sal ignore Bobs offer, I'll buy yu chips and thro. in a tailend as well lass and it'll be champers all the way mind.
tonis mate
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 16:01:49 (PDT)
Ha'way then Sal, whose ganna get the chance to buy you a bag of chips and a pint?
Bob
Murton, - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 06:16:01 (PDT)
I agree with Mo - earnings related taxation is the only fair way to fund a system of welfare. When the politicians argue about how much each political party intends to spend on public services in the run up to general elections, the amounts they cite are a drop in the ocean of the national budget and the different amounts quoted by the different parties only differ within the margin of error that actually gets paid out. In short I think that it's all a load of old twaddle. Also Sal, while some recipients of benefits are fit enough to work, what worries me is that the jobs just aren't available for these people, particularly in certain areas of the country. Anyway I seem to have sent about five million messages to the GB lately so I think I'll give my big gob a rest for a while. Vix
vix
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 08:24:39 (PDT)
Bob, Gan back to scool and learn how to spel proper and in any case whack, we will let sal decide, wot say you sal? and nee mare cracks aboot ma posterior.
tonis-mate
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 08:21:55 (PDT)
Maureen, the messages on the guestbook seem to be out of synch. as although I replied to you yesterday my messages have only just appeared. I'm very sorry to hear about Anne - I 'phoned my mam and she was upset too. When I mentioned your name to her she was delighted though, I think you caused her a bit of a trip down memory lane. If you want to leave your details you can use either of these e mail addresses and I'll make sure that Gloria gets them: Drvmccabe@aol.com, or v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk. If you want to shock my old man, you can get him on frank.mccabe@power.alstom.com - out in Taiwan (I think - I get confused as he moves around a lot). Anyway - I hope to hear from you soon, as I know Gloria would love to hear from you. Vix
victoria mccabe
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 08:20:42 (PDT)
MO. Whilst I agree with some of your sentiments isn't time the government looked at the amount being paid out in benefit. The genuine cases shouldn't be affected (That is in an ideal wolrd.) But how many fit and healthy people who are perfectly able to work are draining the system.
Sal
Seaham, durham UK - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 03:03:58 (PDT)
Maureen, hi! I hope that you're happy and well - this is the second message that I've left on the guestbook asking if you wished to contact either Gloria or Frank, so forgive me if I'm repeating myself but my messages don't seem to get through. My mam said she'd love to hear from you and Anne if you're interested. If so if you pass yours and Anne's contact details on to my e mail address then I'll forward them to her. Regards, Vix
victoria mccabe
aberdeen, scotland - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:59:58 (PDT)
Maureen, hi! I hope that you're happy and well. I think that I do remember you (from the seventies I think), but quite vaguely as I was only a bairn. I spoke to my mam, and she said she'd love to hear from you and Anne if you're interested in catching up. Unfortunately she isn't on the net, but my sister is, and she still lives in Sunderland, so if you're interested then perhaps she could e mail you via Renata's computer or else she could drop you or Anne a line. If you or Anne would like to hear from her, then if you pass any contact details on to myself then I'll pass them on to her. I also have an e mail address for Frank, who contacted me for the first time several years ago, so I can also give you his address if you'd like to contact him. Regards, Victoria
Victoria McCabe
aberdeen, scotland - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:58:37 (PDT)
No Name - downhill? how can it get any worse? The only way is up for Seaham! I think we should become a museum pit town. A bit like Beamish, but without the interesting parts.
Mr Shankly
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:56:46 (PDT)
Mozza, We don't get on with the Parkside Anons (me mam says they are the 'Irish side' of our family). I'm from the Eastlea Anon family. We are the ones who bow when we meet you...
Anon
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:55:44 (PDT)
Tonnis-mate, Thou is out of order. I saw Sal first. If thou doesn't keep out of it, I will kick thy considerable arse.
Bob
Murton, - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:54:39 (PDT)
Vix - Your mam and dad and my sister Anne and I grew up together and when I saw your name it took me back in time. I guess we lost touch when we all got married. I met your mam once by chance when I was back home on holiday and I met your dad when he was working on a contract out here. I wanted to get in touch with your mam after our Anne died a few years ago as they were good friends. Couldn't find her in the phone book though. I would love to see her again, if she wants, next time I'm home (soon hopefully)and ifI can get a contact - Maureen
maureen fazalabbas
Mombasa, Kenya - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:53:33 (PDT)
The welfare state isn't safe under the control of the present administration!The labour Government is to introduce further measures to curtail social security expenditure.It should not be benefit recipients that must suffer to ease the burden on the governments,but the more affluent in society.Why not introduce a more rigorous direct taxation system,or remove the ceiling on national insurance contributions?It is contended that this is a fairer system. Write to your local MP and express your dismay at this Governments contempt for society's most vulnerable.
MO
Durham, - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 02:51:13 (PDT)
Our so-called Test Cricket side were rubbish, the only answer is to drop the lot and start again from scratch, the establishment which runs test cricket in this Country should be scrapped and the national side chosen by merit and not by the way you talk or because you had a posh education. My local pub jolly boys at the Willow Pond could have put up a better show against the Ozzies than Hussain and Co.
Thomas Johnson
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 10:53:20 (PDT)
Congratulations to the Ozzies for levelling the score in the second test against the Lions, this sets the stage for a really great finale when "the rubber" will be decided, may the best team win!
Thomas Johnson
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:39:40 (PDT)
Does any one out there think Seaham is accelerating down hill fast?
NO name
Seaham, - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:38:27 (PDT)
Dear "God Mason" stop pretending you're a twat and own up to being one! If this gets into print I forgive you, but I doubt it will come to that.
Just me
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 16:40:16 (PDT)
Jaqueline, you do not now, and never have debated or discussed anything in this Guestbook. What you have done, and continue to do, is ram your opinions down other contributors faces with complete ignorance of the art of listening.The fact that you continue to do so indicates you are either stupid or totally insensitive. The timing of entries is easily explained. This world of ours rotates around an axis which means we see the dawn of every new day 12 hours before Seaham.That doesn't explain why they sometimes take two days to appear though!
Colin
Wellington, - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 16:39:11 (PDT)
how about 'Fie blie' (five blind?) and 'we's shy' Know any more? PS Anon - are you one of the Parkside Anons?
Morrissey
Mancunia, - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 16:37:35 (PDT)
Sal you seem just the gal for me! I'm straight, single and available for you, just say a time and a place girl!
tonis-mate
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 16:35:48 (PDT)
Bob, I,m neither gay or Australian. I,m simply a good Harbour lass
Sal
Seaham, - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:36:10 (PDT)
Ed, The tacky music on the seaham.com homepage simply has to go. Can't you play something more relevant to the Seaham experience? How about 'Ghost town' by the Specials?
Music Lover
Warden Law, - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:33:20 (PDT)
This page is all cocked up, it's Friday 6th July 2001, the time is 1-30pm, I am dying to see how long this message takes to reach this page, and I can't understand why there are entries dated Saturday already, unless they are from down-under? Is this the Seaham Guest Book or the Oz guest book, get the dates and times right and in sync with Seaham please!
Seaham
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:31:43 (PDT)
Colin, I like the Idi Amin reference. Do you know any other card-playing buzzwords? I'll get you started.. Idi (I'm in) Sherpa (Ten seen)
Anon
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:30:28 (PDT)
Maureen, hi! I'm not sure how you know Gloria and Frank, but yes, Gloria is my mam, and rumour has is that Frank is my dad. Vix
victoria mccabe
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 02:06:14 (PDT)
It is also not easy discussing anything with any currency when it takes 36 hours for a comment to load!
Colin
Wellington, - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 02:04:44 (PDT)
Staines, Are the prefabs similar to the ones in Eastlea?
Anon
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:43:10 (PDT)
Sal, I don't care if you are gay, straight or Australian..I think you're lovelly.
Bob
Murton, - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:42:15 (PDT)
Well, Sal, as you know I love to debate, however, each time I have tried, or each time I give out an opinion, I receive only rude insults. Therefore, I have given up. Perhaps my somewhat American attitude annoys some people, but hey! people grow, change, move on with life and many factors influence one's perspective on life. Anyway, hope you are doing well and having a great summmer.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:41:15 (PDT)
To Victoria McCabe- are you Frank and Gloria's daughter?
maureen fazalabbas
Mombassa, Kenya - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:39:54 (PDT)
I doubt that you will get the response you are seeking here Sal, God only knows I've been waiting to see it happen.What we seem to get is a preponderance of commenters who think debate is what Idi Amin used to catch defish.
Colin
Wellington, - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:38:24 (PDT)
To all Guestbookers. Where are you all. I'm missing your "sensible comments and debates.
Sal
Seaham, - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 01:17:15 (PDT)
Bob from Murton, Who says I'm nice,let alone English. you never know.
Sal
Seaham, - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 01:15:16 (PDT)
Staines. Sorry, not the same Isaac. Anon - Willy and Master Mates send thier regards from the 'Black Pig'
Isaac
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 01:12:43 (PDT)
Well, Anon, they've got some lovely prefabs there. It's not much but, it's better than Memphis!
Staines
Seaham, - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 01:11:27 (PDT)
Sal, I am looking for a nice English lady to marry me so I can escape my homeland. Would you be interested in saving me from a life of horror and starvation?
Bob
Murton, - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 12:43:41 (PDT)
Staines,(hopefuly you're not a seaman) I've never been to Langley Park. Is it worth a visit?
Anon
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 12:42:14 (PDT)
to the person who contributed "some mothers...." would you be 'Green Isaac from Langley Park?
Staines
Seaham, - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 14:30:45 (PDT)
I need advice! I need advice!..
Nobody ever looks at me twice
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 14:28:57 (PDT)
I am joining the Seaham community hopefully soon and looking forward to it. I have ancestors/relatives in the North East and am looking for anyone with the surname of either Fothergill,Fieldhouse, or Middlemass. As far as I can remember some of them may bide in West Hartlepool/County Durham. You can reply on this e-mail for the next fortnight at least.
Christine McKie < (christine.mckie@quest-media.com) >
London, UK - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 23:48:38 (PDT)
Hi-Thomas ,yes congratulations to the British and Irish Lions . I can only relate to the newspaper article that said they stunned the Aussies with a commanding win after the Lions ran in 4 classy tries . As I've commented before I'm not a rugby fan , and I don't understand the game . Rugby is a non sport here in S .Australia . As I said earlier , I don't understand , why were the Irish included in the team ? Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 02:58:26 (PDT)
Some mothers do ave'em !!
Isaac
- Monday, July 02, 2001 at 16:10:08 (PDT)
I have just found a great site, my English friend from here told me about called: Friendsreunited.co.uk you can register your name at the schools you attended and get in touch with old pals. Victoria I noticed you also registered - also, Lesley Roberts. It is really great! Though, I guess no-one is sending in favorite memories of Seaham Comp - not that I have seen anyway. Oh Victoria, no, I have not ate at Leona's. However, I did eat at Campagnola's in Evanston last night. One of the top restraunts! The food was outstanding!(very expensive - but just wonderful.)I had Salmon like I have never had before - It was delicious, tender and just scrumptious! I have another week of vacation. This week it is busy what with the 4th of July celebrations and other social events.... and the more recent event in my life.."Tae-Kwon-Do" classes. I love it! Was glad to read on the "Harbor Happening" that finally the people who were killed during WWII raids in Seaham are being rememb! ered. My mother always told me stories of when she was a little girl during the air-raids. As a result of having older parents who were children during the War, they really installed in me a sense of compassion. Anyway, hope all is going well for everyone. God Bless and have a nice day!
Jacqueline
USA - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 16:08:23 (PDT)
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's lovers....
Morrissey
Mancunia, - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 07:17:25 (PDT)
Anon...Some boys are uglier than others
Sal
Seaham, - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:47:36 (PDT)
theres no point in asking youll get no reply oh just remember i dont decide i got no reason its all too much you'll allways find us out to lunch oh we're so pretty oh so pretty, we're vacant oh we're so pretty oh so pretty oh vacant
the next pistols
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:46:16 (PDT)
Oz Brian, I'm sure you will be magnanimous in joining with me in congratulating the magnificent British Lions on their great win against the World Champions (the wallabies) it was a hard fought game and I look forward with relish to the next two tests. well done don't you think Brian?
Thomas Johnson
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:44:46 (PDT)
Jacqueline, hi! I hope that you're enjoying your holiday. I remember reading a while back that you enjoy the Cheesecake restaurant and wonder if you've tried Leona's, as you're on your hols? It's a fantastic pizza restaurant - a bit out in the suburbs but worth the trip.
victoria mccabe
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:43:08 (PDT)
Some girls are bigger than others
Anon
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:41:38 (PDT)
Some girls are bigger than others
Anon
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:41:18 (PDT)
as I was saying before I interrupted myself....;;it may have escaped your notice but cricket is a game for gentlemen.
The Skipper
Naseby, - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 23:52:49 (PDT)
The Skipper from Nasby , would you be the same Skipper that went to ground in Cheltenham ? If not I apologise . You do however , have the same jaundiced veiws and illogical logic . Any sane person knows the Aussies won with talent and skill to spare . Oh ! and if difficult questions need answering where do you go ?
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 06:18:25 (PDT)
Thomas - you are probably right ,as far as soccer is concerned , but did you hear of the two world records the Aussies made while qualifing in the Oceanic leg of the world game ? 42-0 and then 66-0 and then they did beat France [ the world champions and another team who were the defending champions of some international title , I can't remember who ] without all the Aussies playing in England . Imagine how they would go if they ever got professional !
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 06:02:20 (PDT)
Isaac -I agree in part , had some one lobbed a beer at Thommo or Dennis , they would have drank it and then chewed on the can , but these days you don't know what the can contains ! Anyway , there is a discipline with this team , the results for all to see . Incidently there was no doubt which side's supporters threw it , it wasn't an Aussie it was full !
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 05:39:26 (PDT)
Ed, thanks for being so responsive and dating the entries again. Mr Catching, I am the SS you remember from Eastlea and St Josephs. Seem to recall you as a friend of my brother, Mick. I believe the old school has been demolished now. Not a great loss; I learned very little there. Good teachers were pretty rare (Mr Nicholson stands out in my memory) and anyone who left with a semblance of an education received it more by luck than by design. Nevertheless, I remember many of my school pals with great fondnes and if any of you read this, very best wishes.
Steve Smith
Naples, Italy - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 05:14:21 (PDT)
To Jacqueline, Nice to know you are OK. Ignore relief he/she is obviously miissing your comments on the GB. At least you are woman enough to put your name to your comments. Have a nice day Sal
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:17:29 (PDT)
Dear "Thomas Johnson" Thank you for your message and concern. I am actually doing fine and well. I am enjoying my summer vacation - just relaxing and not doing much of anything except bathing by the pool, working out and embracing my new diet - Herbalife! I have also just joined a "tae-kwon-do" class and had my first class this evening - it was great! I have been reading the guest-book, but have not made any comments. The alternative G.B has just become really silly! Anyway, I hope all is going well with you.
Jacqueline
USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:14:39 (PDT)
Why are the Euro notes already in issue not uniform?
Debate
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:13:19 (PDT)
Why do the Australians win at cricket? It's called cheating. Any difficult questions need answering?
The Skipper
Naseby, - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:12:31 (PDT)
It can't be true, No Jackie ,sorry, Ms Markie for about a week? wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
relief
last, - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 03:11:14 (PDT)
OK Debate, over to you, your opening gambit!
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 13:37:13 (PDT)
Oz-Brian, I am desperately trying to think of another valid reason as to why you Aussies keep whopping us at cricket! when I think of one I'll let you know. I do reckon however we can still whop you lot at football (only just) providing it wasn't Aussie rules
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 10:30:13 (PDT)
Thomas, I would like to debate the Euro with you.
Debate
- Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 10:29:15 (PDT)
Seems to be a lot of ex St Joseph’s people on the guest book lately. Were any of you around in the early sixties and can anyone remember my old mates Mick Johnson, his sister Bernadette and Danny Robinson. The last time I saw Mick he was in 1967 playing lead guitar for a local band. Don’t remember the name of the group but they were pretty good.
Beardy
chesire - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 10:28:27 (PDT)
Oz Brian. It was TJ who said you would get a good whoopin. For once I think he is right. This Aussies team are bunch of big girls. If someone in the crowd had chucked a can of beer at Thommo or Dennis they would of drank the lot and slung the empty back.
Isaac
- Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 10:27:02 (PDT)
Thomas ! you are kidding of course ? We are thinking about giving your team a sporting chance , we may field our womens cricket team for the Ashes , they have been experimenting in all the other games. You couldn't imagine any of our teams stooping to cheat , too much talent and two more teams in reserve . To conclude , if your team was allowed to bet , and if they had any brains , of course they would bet on the Aussies .
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 05:32:34 (PDT)
Oz-Brian The Aussies whipped us good and proper and they whipped the "cheating" Pakistanis too. We will get better and hopefully do better in the Ashes series starting next week. Just a thought though Brian, do you think our lot have been betting on the Aussies to win and then letting them do just that? Stranger things have happened!
Thomas Johnson
- Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:44:40 (PDT)
ingo, not roly, vix
vix
- Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 11:41:54 (PDT)
How does that happen ? I only typed it once !!!!
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 04:42:13 (PDT)
Where are all those blue blooded Englishmen who were going to whoop the Aussie cricket team ? Whoops !
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 04:37:54 (PDT)
Where are all those blue blooded Englishmen who were going to whoop the Aussie cricket team ? Whoops !
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 04:37:19 (PDT)
Jacqueline, Hope you're well, we all miss you, look forward to reading some more of your commonsense contributions soon.
Thomas Johnson
- Monday, June 25, 2001 at 16:38:31 (PDT)
For heavens sake Darren Please reply, if only to see a different message greeting us all on the normal G.B.
Tony one that matters
Spain - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 16:37:09 (PDT)
Harry Cole, if you used to live in Viceroy Street then you might remember my family - we came across to your house for our Sunday dinner when our Mick (my brother) set our flat on fire one Mother's Day - we used to live in Frederick Street. I think our Mick was more your Steven's age than yours, and I'm five years younger than Mick so you might not remember me. I can remember your mam being very kind to us after the fire. I also have a younger sister called Renata - were your brothers Steven and Antony? And I think you had a dog called Roly? Our Renata became good friends with Anthony a few years ago, and I heard about your bad news - I was sorry to hear that. Well, I'm glad to hear that you're well, if you are who I think you are, and if not, then nothing that I've just written must make any sense whatsoever. Cheers, Vix
victoria Mccabe
aberdeen - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 16:35:39 (PDT)
i know you darren thompson i used to babysit you and you gave me more grief than your two brothers put together but basically a good kid where are you ? what are you doing now? reply and see if you can guess who i am!
guess?
seaham, durham - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 06:49:12 (PDT)
Thomas Johnson My comment is an opinion, not a bland negativeness (as you put it ). I refer to a G.B entry by Jacqueline asking " Why people are so critical " So i gave an OPINION, get over it.
J TURNS
Brisbane, - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 02:07:28 (PDT)
Harry Cole. I useds to know a Marylin Cole - Westlea I think - very pretty. Any relation?
The Skipper
- Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 02:06:04 (PDT)
Update: Annie and Bob Longstaff were my Aunt & Uncle. My cousins are Bernadette, Anne, Catherine & Marie whose surname was Ward and their parents were my Uncle Billy and Aunt Kitty Ward. At one time the Wards & Longstaffs lived next door to each other in Jubilee Avenue. My cousins all used to attend St Cuthbert's RC church near the Mill Inn. At one time in the 1950's Billy, Kitty and my cousins went to live in the US but returned to Seaham. I would be grateful for info. Norman Ward
Norman Ward <wardMACOMA@cs.com>
London, England - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:44:35 (PDT)
I am a Seaham born lad who stll supports Sunderland to this day, I left to join the RAF 24 years ago. My folks still live in Seaham to this day and I travel home with my family whenever I get the chance. I am currently deployed in Saudi Arabia until August. If anyone remembers me from Camden Square School 1975 or untuil I joined up I would be pleased to hear from them. My e.mail address is rafsupplysnco@psab.af.mil.
Harry Cole
Prince Sultan Air base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:42:47 (PDT)
Martha,hows life without the Vandellas. ...anyway,George Bush,what a guy.
Joe
- Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:40:52 (PDT)
No doubt Martha now feels much better after that bout of verbal diarrhoea. Presumably there is a point to it, albeit so obscure we don't know what it is!
Colin
Wellington, - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:39:56 (PDT)
Martha Reeves- Copy+Paste=Red Herring 2 = Stirrer.com
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:38:34 (PDT)
Thomas - How about showing some bottle next time, you missed a good night.
NTJ
- Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 11:37:33 (PDT)
any old punks in seaham?????a sex pistols tribute band are coming soon,watch this space
The next pistols
Seaham, - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 23:48:09 (PDT)
Never mind the £1 Thomas. What about drugs and foot and mouth while you're on your high horse. Take controlled drugs for example, did you know patients, doctors, nurses and relatives attending to patients, may carry with them small quantities of controlled drugs in medical form under a Home Office Open General Licence which is purely for use by persons whose lives depend on them during travel. Certain drugs (eg Diamorphine (Heroin), Cocaine, Opium, Amphetamine and Cannabis) are controlled and import/export of such drugs requires a licence issued by the Home Office. Severe penalties (including life imprisonment) are prescribed for contravention of the above restrictions. Firearms (including gas pistols, self defence sprays, electric shock batons, stun guns and similar weapons), ammunition and explosives (including fireworks), certain offensive weapons including blowpipes, flick knives, butterfly knives, knuckledusters, swordsticks, handclaws, foot claws, belt buckl! e knives, push daggers, death stars (oriental type throwing stars), telescopic truncheons which extend automatically and some martial arts weapons. Obscene video tapes, laser discs, computer software, books and magazines and any indecent obscene material involving children under 16 years of age. Counterfeit currency, counterfeit goods including watches and clothing. Goods infringing a copyright e.g. `pirate' cassettes and goods bearing false indication of origin. Radio transmitters, cordless telephones and videosenders not approved for use in the United Kingdom. Meat and poultry and their products, including bacon, ham, sausage, pate, eggs, milk (other than condensed or evaporated) and cream (other than sterilised) (up to 1kg per adult of fully cooked meat or poultry meat products heat treated in hermetically sealed containers, eg cans, glass jars and flexible pouches, is permitted). The above restrictions are currently under review, and it is advisable to contact the MAFF, ! Meat Hygiene division at London (0207 904 6000) for further details. Certain fish and fish eggs (whether live or dead) and bees. Severe penalties, including the seizure of the animal/bird, may be imposed if landed without an import licence (where required). This applies to any animal/bird brought into the United Kingdom irrespective of whether it was acquired overseas or was exported and returned and relates to any animal/bird which has been in foreign port whether or not it actually landed. For imports of birds, animals, livestock, horses, contact MAFF at London (0207 904 6000) Plants: There are no restrictions on the import of any plant material for personal use from within EU countries as long as they were grown in the EC and were not taken from the wild. Wild plants may be considered as endangered species and may be subject to controls operated by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Imports allowed, from other European countries and the Mediterr! anean (including the Canary Islands) area only of up to 2kg (in total) of bulbs, tubers or corms (excluding potatoes) and rhizomes (which must be free from soil) and 2kg (in total) of fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes) 5 plants for planting (including cuttings) 5 packets of retail seeds (other than seeds of potatoes) and one bouquet of cut flowers. From all other countries, up to 2kg of fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes), 1 bouquet of cut flowers and 5 packets of retail seeds (other than seeds of potatoes). This concession is specifically for travellers who bring in plant material in their personal baggage for their personal use. Phytosanitary certificate issued by the Plant Protection Services in the country of origin required in all other cases. Certain plant material is prohibited from entry into the UK without a licence. For further information, please contact MAFF, Plant Health Division, tel: 01904 455195 Import or Export of endangered species: In addi! tion to the controls referred to above applied by the MAFF, the import or export of live or dead specimens of many species of animals, birds and plants is prohibited without a permit issued by the Global Wildlife Division, DETR Room 822, Tollgate House, Houlton Street, Bristol, BS2 9DJ, Tel 0117 9878168. Goods derived from endangered species, including fur, skin, birds, caviar, plants and reptile leather also require a permit. Other Goods: There are also restrictions on the export and transhipment of some other types of goods including firearms and ammunition, certain high technology goods (eg computers) and certain antiques, works of art and other cultural items. For full scope and coverage contact the Department of National Heritage
Martha Reeves
- Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 13:44:56 (PDT)
published in this guestbook
No Name
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J. Turns of Brisbane, How about some constructive criticism? not bland negativeness
Thomas Johnson
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Hello Mr Mike Hunt - or can I call you My..... True, the peas were deeply dodgy but at least the statue of St Joe enjoyed the odd tab. The place was a true acadamy of gentlemen and scholars. Spacious historic buildings, extensive fields for sports - glorious views over the rolling countryside - it had none of those. What are those hallowed buildings used for now I wonder?
P Catching
Seaham, -
I dont know about an engine driver but when told the size of Americas nuclear arsenal, he replied "how many", this from the man whose finger is on the button, and who campaigned by saying his opponent knew nothing about defence issues. Cuckoo...
joe 19/06/01
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Jackie did you ever stop and read some of the comments left in the G B by your-self. Maybe then you would understand why people are so critical of you.
J. TURNS
Brisbane, Australia - 
Sometime during the life of this parliament, we will be taking part in a referendum to decide whether or not to ditch the £ in favor of the Euro. I believe we should join the Euro and drop the Pound. The post-war variations of the pound have been responsible for a lot of our past troubles, many years ago the Pound was worth a gold Sovereign and just after W.W.2 it was worth a massive $5-00 (U.S.) but since then it has declined dramatically, in 1945 we had virtual bankruptcy as lend-lease ended, resulting in a massive American loan to bale us out, then in 1947 we had a convertability crisis. In 1949 the crunch came with devaluation. In 1956 following Suez, Eisenhower initiated the sacking of Eden by selling Pounds. It was officially stated Eden resigned because of failing health. In 1958 we had the Thornycroft crisis. 1960 another Stirling crisis after a post-Tory election boom. 1967 another devaluation, 1973- oil crisis, all control was lost and the Pound was floated. 1978 Healey "failed to control the Pound. Under the "iron lady" the Pound dropped to one dollar before shooting up too two dollars, which lead to an export crisis, then in 1998 an overvalued pound pu! t exports in danger. The Pound, generally has shown itself to be uncontrolable, unstable and a danger to our future prosperity. I believe it is now time to ditch the Pound, go into the Euro and become committed Europeans, our future is in Europe, we should grasp this future with both hands and whilst not forgetting our Allies in the West, in particular the USA, commitment to Europe is essential
Thomas Johnson
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Catching - did you also go to St Jospeh's? In my opinion they served up the worst peas in Great Britian.
Mike Hunt
Dawdon, - 
I heard that George Bush wanted to be an engine driver, but his eyes were too close.
Jean
Stoke, UK - 
Can we please have the dates back on the guest book entries if possible?
G
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Son of Henry Ward I'am also from Jubillee Avenue and I remember the Longstaffs,what was the surname of Annie and Uncle Bob,I maybe able to help.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia, - 
I am the son of Henry Ward of Seaham and Betty Macbeth of Edinburgh. I was born in Edinburgh Scotland on 7 June 1941. I used to visit Seaham on holidays and stayed with my father's sister and her husband, Annie & Bob Longstaff. My cousins, Anne & Catherine Ward lived next door to Auntie Annie and Uncle Bob in Jubilee Avenue, but I've lost touch with them and can't remember their married names. Can anybody help?
Norman Ward
London, England - 
Hi Seaham,nice to see the guestbook back on line. Look forward to having the new missile defence system up and running [star wars], thanks George Bush Jnr. I'll be able to sleep soundly now... Only America could vote for this idiot. If you dont believe me,check out how close his eyes are together. Cuckoo...
joe
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Hello Seaham ! Many Greatings from a former Gerlinger ! I would like to begin an emailfriendship to some People from Seaham. Age 15 - 99 So write to me : SeanDundeex@aol.com
Lars Ehrnboeck
Karlsruhe, Germany - 
acqueline I,I,I,I,I,Me,Me,Me,Me,Me. No wonder your single,You love You.
David St. Johns
Durham, UK - 
Why is it that every time I leave a message on this Guest Book, people constantly make it their business to be critical of whatever it is that I write - whether it is about my grammar, spelling or whatever I choose to write about. I do think that most northern English people are very critical - especially the people of Seaham - such negativity only spreads negative thinking and misery. Oh, "Observer" you are so proud of who you are and what you wrote that you could not even leave your name! What a hypocrit! Go get a life and stop being critical of other people.
Jacqueline
USA - 
oops hit the send button early - another of my shortcomings! Is that the Steve Smith who lived in Eastlea crescent and went to St Josephs in the late sixties early seventies?
P. Catching
Seaaham, - 
TONY!!! that insult was uncalled for! Who worries about their punctuation, spelling and grammar when making comments on this guest-book. I certainly do not! But there again, I am not a snob, nor do I profess to be perfect. I am actually quite down-to-earth and very successful at living my life. I do not need to use such "big-words" to try to make an impression. People like me for who I am, and that is because a well educated person is able to converse with people from all social, economical environments. I do not need to "keep up with the Jones" to prove myself. I was merely making a point to Victoria, as I think she seemed to think because I live in America, I agree with all the governing laws. Also, I was not sure if she thought that I was completely against my British heritage, in particularly, my northern English upbringing. Tony, if you have nothing positive or nice to say to me, then, please do not waste your energy leaving me a message on the G.B. Thank You!! and Have a nice day!
Jacqueline
USA - 
A friend of mine had a look at the site for the first time and made an interesting comment. With Jacqueline writing how well educated she is all the time it sounds like shes been listening to too many hypnosis tapes. When she wrote she was the duckling that turned into a swan that was a blinder.
observer
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Ed Mason - good to see the site back. Can you please add dates to entries again? My access is limited and I often have to re-read entries when trying to catch up - others may suffer in the same way. Thanks for the good work. Cheers - Steve.
Steve Smith
Naples Italy - 
The main purpose of this Guestbook is to allow Seaham Harbour folk around the world to keep in touch, to find each other, to explore their roots and to share cherished recollections.Just wondered if you have ever read this extraction Jaqueline.Your entry reads like an 8 year old's first attempt at writing an essay,it's a pity you didn't pick up a fundamental grasp of the English language on your journey to becoming so wise.At least you felt comfortable when you "fitted it" after you had came to America.On behalf of all guest book readers, please no entry on Unified Eirope
Tony from Spain
Spain - 
Hi Victoria, well thank you for your views and opinions on a "Unified Europe." I suppose you made some very interesting points. It is always good to see another perspective of things. Though a couple of points: First, please keep in mind, though I reside in America and yes, I am quite pro-American, I will not deny that fact about me. Remember I moved away from Seaham not for any other reason, other than to find my own identity. I did not like who I was as a teenager, nor, did I care for Seaham. I was young, immature, naive and not as well educated as I am today. My life in Seaham was rather difficult, considering the circumstances of my life. Mind you, it was not all bad either, I was actually very fortunate in so many ways. If I had as much wisdom then, as I do now, I most likely would not have moved from Seaham and continued life as most people have, after leaving school and college. However, as I was indeed seaching for a place to belong and where I "fitted it" ! and felt comfortable, it seemed the right thing to do for me; and that was to find comfort within the American community in Germany. Also, I had came to America on vacation during the 4 years I had lived in Germany and I knew then, that I wanted to spend my life in America. Then of course, as I had the opportunity to come to America to college, I was indeed going to take the opportunity. Well from that time,(June 11th 1991)I have made America my home. However, that is NOT to say, that I am in complete agreement with the American laws or government - I am not! Nor, do I agree with how the Education or Health Care system is run. All I can say is, despite all of the American flaws, living in America works well for me. Maybe life would have been better for me if I had stayed in England, but hind sight is only 20/20 - I will never know and no-one can ever tell me that life would have been more prosperous or successful. "I have "free-will" of mind, so that each experience is of a ! different kind." I chose to live in America and I am happy with life here, however, that does not neccessarily mean that I agree with the American laws. I certainly do NOT agree with the Death Penalty - not even in the case of Timothy McVeigh. The death penalty is not a deterrant at all - there are still people out there killing and commiting terrible crimes. Also, I wonder why Timothy McVeigh was given the death sentence, yet the guy who bombed the American Embassy in Kenya is escaping the death sentence - it does not seem to make sense, or is it humane. My next entry will be in response to your views on a "Unified Europe."
Jacqueline
USA - 
Paddy, sorry to hear about your little friend. Maybe he's sickening for somthing? A change of scenery, or perhaps a mate? I know that does the trick for me.
Dr Vixx
aberdeen - 
Seaham Satalite , Seaham Satalite , wherefore art thou Seaham Satalite ,It hasn't happened yet. Me thinks thou wilt be mortally wounded .P.S. I still laugh at your Geronimo response , Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - 
I don't know about New world order, but New Order are great check out the new album is blue mondaytastic mate! Lets rock!!
Peter Hook
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Dear Dr Vix my sea anemone is off his food and a bit down in the dumps. Can you recommend any thing to perk him up a bit?
Paddy
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Hi! Me again! Hi Jacqueleine; when you talk about Novus Ordo Seclorum I presume you mean the New World Order not the One World Order? Coming from the North-East of England my views and needs have long been ignored by a remote London Government, and I'm not sure that a New World Order could neglect the needs of the British working class any more than the Tories did (and New Labour increasingly do). Anyway if the NWO already exists then it must be so powerful already that I can't see that there is much that we can do about it, other than protest like the May Day lot. I do find the whole Killing of Care (apparently New World Order) annual ceremony which occurs in California very bizarre though. I'm no expert but I wouldn't recommend reading the London telegraph if you want to keep in touch with British feelings on Europe, unless you get the chance to read a lot of other British papers as well - it's very right wing and doesn't give balanced opinions - that paper even ! wanted the Tories to win the Election so I don't think that it is very closely in touch with British opinions. That's just my personal opnion anyway. Anyway, hope you're otherwise well. Vix
dr vix
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Hi guestbook - I hope that everyone is happy and well! Hi Jacqueline, I hope that you're happy and well too. I just wanted to make a couple of comments about your views on the Euopean Union. You seem to be very glad to live in the United States of America, and I'm very happy for you about that, and yet curiously you think that Europe shouldn't be unified. I'm remembering my American history off the top of my head so I may get the place of the Unification wrong or the name of the bill wrong (I'm mailing the GB from work so I don't have any historical info. at my fingertips), but I understand that the different States of America used to have very different laws and customs and even currencies (sound familiar), and that troubles between States were commonplace. However there was a very famous meeting in which it was decided that the states should become unified and adopt a single currency and similar laws. I can't remember off the top of my head whether this was in Ph! iladelphia; Pennsylvania, ?? Can't remember, I'd have to look it up. The meeting was summerised in the very famous American creed, which starts 'We the people of the United States of America .. etc.' - I think that just about everyone in the States knows this mantra (is it the Bill of Rights? Again my American history isn't fantastic and I'd have to look this up). Anyway the upshot of all of this is that when academics argue for a United Europe they often cite this famous meeting in American history as an example as to why Europe should be unified, and they use the example of the formation of this American bill and everything it stands for (including a single currency) as a positive example as to the potential benefits of Unification. Many argue that perhaps Europe should not go as far down this road of unification as the US did. While Germany has recently proposed a more Federal Europe, other member states including Britain and France prefer autonomy. Anyway, either road u! p, as the changes which are now proposed for Europe are not nearly so radical as those which occured in the US, I'm just a little curious that, given the history of state unification in the United States you are pro-USA and yet opposed to a United Europe. Also we are (probably) going to have a referendum on whether or not we wish to join the single currency, which seems fairer than the means by which the US ended up with a single currency. Don't know what you think about this? Vix
dr vix
Aberdeen - 
To John Armes, why is it that I have e-mailed you at John Armes@Scouts.com and each time I have, I end up having my e-mail mailed back to me with a message that it was unable to be delivered? What is wrong with your e-mail address? It is weird! If you fix it, we can chitty-chat and catch up. Anyway, hope you are well.
Jacqueline
USA - 
To "fionaact@aol.com - I take such an offense at your racist suggestions in regards to knocking down Seaham and build slums for the blacks. Though, I, myself am caucasion (white) I believe we are all equal human beings and all are deserving of fair opportunities in life. Why should you suggests building slums for the blacks and not nice homes as you would like to live in. How about we build slums for people like yourself who are bigots, racists and who do not contribute to society in a positive, productive manner. Black people (or the politically correct term here in America "African/American")are human beings just like you and also deserve a fair chance in life. Fiona, get a life, get outside of Seaham and see a little of the world, mingle with people from all walks of life, of all ethnic and social economical environments, and learn to understand cultures and people
Jacqueline
USA - 
Fiona, Sal certainly "got you" with that one, sucker!
yx
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Hello sunburn sal
fiona
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Beware someone has jumped on the bandwagon fionaacct@aol.com Ask jarmes@scout.com he knows everything he thinks, How completely wrong here is the lamp cabin man.
Fiona not fionaact
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Can anyone reccomend any B&B's in the Seaham/surrounding area?
Helen
London England - 
I think it is a crying shame to have a "unified Europe." What is the purpose of a Unified Europe? Oh, yes! I seem to have forgot, the purpose is nothing more than "Economics!" It is indeed certainly an economical advantage to have a Unified Europe. However, it is a shame that I feel in my opinion, each country in Europe is different from the other. Each has it's own history, culture, traditions, language and currency. Of course, I am well aware that a unified Europe does not mean that the countries are all going to put aside their traditions and all of a sudden forget about their history of their particular country and change their language etc... However, though I choose to live in America and really feel hypocritical giving my strong opinion, I have been against a Unified Europe since 1993 when I became aware of the changes that were being discussed by our wonderful world leaders. I learned just the other week from reading the London Telegraph that the new cars i! n England now have the "Euro" flag on the corner of the car license plates - what a disgrace! and when some of the British citizens covered the Euro Flag with the Union Jack (The British Flag) they were told they could not do that, otherwise they would be fined. Come on people! Isn't that a form of taking away your freedom - Your rights are being denied. Now do you see where nothing but plain "greed" is taking our society and world. Maybe most of you people disagree with me, and think I do not know what I am talking about. But I feel it is not going to be a great success and you will see slowly, but surely your rights of freedom will be denied - you will have to conform to a new goverment. There is beginning to be no such thing as the England I use to know. Have any of you been aware of the "One World Government" that has been in the works since 1933. On the Dollar Bill it has "Novus Ordo Seclorum" One World Order. We will all be under one government - do not know when, but ! it will happen and I hope I am not around to see it! What are your opinions of the Unified Europe?
Jacqueline
USA - 
Does any one there know Leonie Horrell A.K.A Rachel James, she has desserted her two children to be with Greg Clark. word of warning, do not trust this woman, she is a lier and a thief.
jesse james
noosa, QLD Australia - 
Sal you will be okay with your pesetas in Lanzerote during January,apparently there is to be a one month changeover period.February definately not.Have a good holiday.
Tony from Spain
Here - 
To Tony from Spain. I have some pesetas which I'm keeping for Lancerote in January will they still be legal tender? To fiona. The rain won't clean all of Seaham because as far as I know you're not moving out.
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - 
Will all this rain wash the dirt out of Seaham?
fiona
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This tony from Spain does not sound like much of a loser to me.
Alan Briggs
Ontario Canada - 
Fiona you should pay a little more attention when reading the G.B.it was Markie who was telling you all to vote to save a unified europe.In my entry when I mentioned Mannie's boys I was referring to Mannie Shinwell,one of the great politicians of our time,and my local M.P.when I first became interested in politics.Incidently I have been using kilos and pesetas for the past 15 years that I have lived down here and from January 2002 will be using the Euro when it becomes the official currency of Spain and I'am in total agreement with the conversion.I do like the good old U.K. the reason I live down here to-gether with some 400,000 ex.pats. is simply because of the lovely sunny climate,to-day for instance it is 31 degrees and I have just come indoors after enjoying a swim in the pool at the bottom of my garden.I rest my case...
Tony from Spain
Andalucia - 
Hi there, Karen Stephenson here, (nee Yare) is there anyone out there who knows me?. I Left Camden Square school in 1964. Now I live in South Africa with my husband Ces and my daughter Victoria. You can contact me on. karen_yare@yahoo.co.uk
Karen Stephenson
Amanzimtoti, Kwazulu Nata South Africa - 
I agree with P Catching. Tony must be a Tory. Telling us to vote to "save England", bet he's against the euro, likes pounds and ounces and still talks in old money. You like the good old UK so much Tony - how come you don't live here?
fionaact <fionaact@aol.com>
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Sorry P.Catching you are so wrong as usual.One of old Mannies boys I'am afraid and followed his successors all the time I was ower there.The only Union Jack I have is hanging off the back of my luxury yacht here in the Med..You can't help it if you feel the need to wear knickers-it takes all kinds of people to live in 'Markies'unified Europe.Have a word with Thomas,I'am sure he has some 'imperial'sizes and styles which would suit you.
Tony from Spain
Paradise - 
Please can we have our Chat-Room back?
yx
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To a real insider, you are yourself, guilty of obliquity, if you have something to say lad, get it off your chest and stop waffleing.
Thomas Johnson
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OOOH! Tony's a Tory.... and therefore a loser. One of Margaret's little boys eh. We got rid of that get and now her bald friend's gone. Stay where you are Tony lad, Tories are best kept at a distance. Don't forget to wear your union jack knickers.
P Catching
Seaham, - 
I know there are some who think obliquity is a personal asset but there may be a few nerves twitching where push comes to shove. It's a wise child that butters no parsnips and keeps it's ear to the stone wall. What's the matter Seahamites - scared to answer my challenge?
A real insider
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I was just wondering if any of the visitors to the gusetbook had heard of anyone named Frank Thompson, last known address was Daphne Crecsent in Parkside, in 1976-1978 ?
trish
Seaham, durham england - 
Hope all you people in the 'melting pot' went to the polling booths like Aunty Markie told you to,because if you did'nt ,you will not even have an England,never mind a blast beach,and a dalton le dale.
tony from a very sunny spain
Ower here - 
We're back. We've been transfering to a new server. Sorry for having such a long down-time. It was supposed to be seamless but didn't work out that way. Hope you enjoy the Guestbook with fewer interruptions in future. We still have a few things to sort out so please be patient in the short term.
Ed Mason <masion123@aol.com>
Seaham, Co.Durham UK - 
I guess people will notice that I made such a stupid typo error in my previous message "new" instead of "knew" I wanted to correct that before I received comments regarding my typo error; just knowing from past experience the "humor" (or somewhat!) of this guest-book. By the way, Paul Duggan thank you for your e-mail and also Frank and Ray. Paul I wish I could remember who you are, I apologise that I do not, but glad you are well and thank you for remembering me! Though I do remember very well Peter Weller! He was friends with John Armes. How is Peter anyway? Is he well? I hope so. Well, it is later here in America, 11.10pm I had better go, got to be up at 5.15 for work. Take Care everyone and don't forget to vote tomorrow, remember every vote counts! (And those who do not bother to vote, should have no reason to complain about the outcome of the elections) Also, what is this about all the riots in England? Come on people, do try to get along with everyone. In case! you have not noticed, England is also becoming a "melting Pot" just like America. Besides, unfortunately, with a "Unified Europe" there soon will be no England or "British culture" It is rather sad, but it is a changing world these days.
Jacqueline
USA - 
Good to see the Seaham Website up and running - Thank you Ed. Also, as I was looking on the "Harbour Happenings" I saw that two Girl Guides had won awards - brought back memories of my own days in the Brownies and Girl Guides. I was in the First Seaham Girl Guids on a Monday night and Joan Robertson was my Girl Guide Leader. I do, however, remember Maureen Giffen, though she was not married when I new her and I do not remember her maiden name. I did also remember Mrs. Mary Macbeth from Tuesday night Girl Guides and of course Mrs. Betty Armes - (we are good friends from way back when! aren't we John?!!! Your mom looks so different now - she actually looks more mellow. I hope she is well, please pass my kindest regards to her.)
Jacqueline
USA - 
To everyone. Have I hit on a sore point, or possibly let a few home truths out or simply the fact of the matter the truth hurt. For god sake stand back and have a very good look at yourselves.
hello all <fiona act@aol.com>
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Jacqueline Tried to e-mail you but your address seems to be incorrect. Please e-mail me at ray_scollen@lineone.net. Look forward to hearing from you.
Ray Scollen <ray_scollen@lineone.net>
Watton, UK - 
Well done Ed. it can't have been easy,love the new colours let's hope the contributions are at least on the same intellectual level as the good Doctor and I maintain,and no more 'ploppy'offerings.A great idea of yours to restrict transatlantic comments to one a month.Hasta la Vista
Tony from Spain
Espana - 
glad to see the web site back!!
seaham folk
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ALO SLIM IN DA HOUSE.DIS TIME I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR DA MONKEY PARTY BEECAUSE I FINK THAT THEY CAN BE DOING A BETTA JOB THAN THE PLONKA PARTY .OOPS DA LABOUR WASTE OF TIME PARTY.GOT TO GO NOW IAM ALMOST AT THE POLIN STATION
SLIM DA MAN WIV SENCE
DA REAL SEAHAM HARBOUR, - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 16:57:54 (PDT)
To Thomas Johnson, Trevor Charlton stills lives in Seaham. I don't think he'll see your message because as far as I know he's not into computers. When I see him I'll pass your regards on.
sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 03:22:46 (EDT)
Hi I used to live in murton and sherburn village any one out there remember me. Drop me a line.
Peter Ganning <daltonledale@hypermax.ne.au>
Brisbane, Australia - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 03:17:55 (EDT)
Is my old friend and Mentor Trevor Charlton still in the Seaham area? We had some good times at Dawdon Coll. If you're around Trev. leave a message on G.B.
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 03:16:08 (EDT)
Excelent
G J S <littlewidd@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 03:14:42 (EDT)
Hi John! How are you these days? What are you up to? Have not seen you on the guest-book for a while - it does get kind of "hairy!" Half of what is on the "alternative" G.B. I do not even "get" anyway. I mean, it just goes, whoosh! over my head at times. Either I am naive, or a little "ditsy!" or what!I just do not always get that weird sense of humor. Do you?! Oh,hope your parents got their Easter card - though I forgot to enclose the "virtue" cards with everyone's card. I guess I was still overwhelmed by my parents visit as I was so excited to tell everyone in my Easter Newsletter, I forgot to enclose the "virtue" cards. I will do that at Christmas. Well the summer is here in Chicago. We had 89 Degrees the other day. Though, unfortunately it does not get as hot as Texas and Arizona. However, two years ago, it did hit 100 degrees for 7 straight days! I just love the summer! I have my summer vacation this July and I think I am going to either Texas to Austin, or to C! alifornia to San Fransisco - depending on how expenisve flights are! Well, e-mail me if you wish, let me know how you are doing. Give my regards to your family. God Bless, from your dear friend, from long, long ago! Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
Illinois, USA - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 09:51:08 (EDT)
I am a nice male of 35 year , living in UAE for last 2 years , I have no friends and relative here , looking for the best and long lasting friends . I am sure that you will be happy to meet me.
R. S. Jain <: rsjain80@hotmail.com>
Sharjah, UAE - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 09:48:09 (EDT)
Could that mangled word of Fiona's possibly mean "censored?" In which case, isn't he/she contributing more heat than light to the topic? It could be of course, that he/she is speaking straight from the shoulder without first processing the comment from higher up!
Colin Hall <nobby@paradise.net,nz>
- Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 02:07:11 (EDT)
anyone who left northlea (seaham comp) school summer 1982, let us know where you are now.
terry weir <terweirry@aol.com>
seaham, co durham england - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 02:05:33 (EDT)
For anyone who doesn't already know it, Fiona Act is a comedian and drag artist who works the clubs around Sunderland and Teeside. He's based in Seaham and has had several run ins with the local authorities. Hints about corruption are his usual line so don't take him seriously - he's just trying to stir us all up a bit. Nice try Mr X!
John Armes <Jarmes@scout.com>
Seaham, England - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 18:05:40 (EDT)
Come now Fiona. Try to stay calm. What's all this about your entrees? Has someone criticised your canapés? Been snide about your guacamole? Oh my good lord - perhaps you meant 'entries'! I do beg your pudding!
P. Catching
Seaham, - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 18:03:48 (EDT)
: Fiona - simply write in the Alternative Guest Book - there are no restrictions there!
Jack <Halliday>
- Friday, May 18, 2001 at 18:02:35 (EDT)
: could anyone tell me the date snowdons bakery was burnt down thank you. les.
les <A337audi@aol.com>
bedford, UK - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 18:01:15 (EDT)
The skipper, some or even all the comments are senesced, meaning the thing you say are not always published if it offends certain parties, so you are forced to read between the lines on some things
fiona <fionaact@aol.com>
- Friday, May 18, 2001 at 17:59:38 (EDT)
Fiona, I'm not sure which comment I'm supposed to be reading between. If you're talking about Mr. Windbags, then I'm in full agreement with Joe.
Dr Vix <drvmccabe@aol.com>
- Friday, May 18, 2001 at 10:06:44 (EDT)
Thank you for reading my earlier comments. The reason most of my entrees to this guestbook will not be exposed to public viewing are quit simple, the “powers in charge” will not let you the public read or see what is actually going on in our town and are absolutely terrified of changes. Wake up everyone and Move with the times.
Fiona Act <FionaAct@aol.com>
Seaham, - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 10:04:35 (EDT)
Sugar ray prescott in the red corner.
Davy c
- Friday, May 18, 2001 at 03:00:42 (EDT)
This is for Laura L.Coutts,hoping she had a very nice birthday.Hugs and kisses from Ourense.
TAZ
Spain - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 18:19:15 (EDT)
Sorry Fiona - you're too clever for us! Another time you might try writing what you want us to read. Don't forget we're from Seaham! By the way, are you one of the parkside Acts?
The Skipper
Seaham, - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 02:43:04 (EDT)
To 'not a labour supporter'why are you being so mysterious,?reveal yourself,and stop having a go at our Ed.
Tony from Spain
Espana - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 02:41:31 (EDT)
Didn't think there were a website about seaham!!!!
Liam RAainey <esamadhead@yahoo>
Seaham, Durham England - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 02:39:53 (EDT)
I still maintain that you are very selective Edward. Prior to my last posting mentioning this subject I placed a response to Clairvoyant2 which you decided not to show. Your attempt to show you are unbiased by printing the entry from me proves the point.
Not a Labour Supported
- Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 13:20:40 (EDT)
To Brian Rowell in Australia- Did we play Tennis together?
Tom Leighton <t&dlight>
Milton, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 13:17:55 (EDT)
Thank you for letting me to contribute to your guestbook, Has any one took time out to actually read the comments and thoughts by myself? Look between the lines and read it correctly you might learn something.
fiona act < fiona act@aol.com>
Seaham, - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 13:14:36 (EDT)
The Mayors Ball raised £1000. Total raised over the year was £4750 . This was given to local charities. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
Lady Mayor
Seaham, Durham UK - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:54:58 (EDT)
The Mayors Ball raided £1000 for Seaham charities. the total raised for the year was £4750 and was given to local charities. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
Lady Mayor
Seaham, Durham UK - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:52:37 (EDT)
To: Tom and Doris Leighton. It's just possible we can establish a joint connection with the Seaham area from the 40's and 50's. It is my home town and my mother's maiden name was Nicholson (in Bath Terrace). Also I knew a Tom Leighton from Murton at that time. Too long ago, maybe? Ah well!!!!!
Brian ROWELL <llewor@uq.net.au>
Brisbane, Queenland Australia - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:49:50 (EDT)
You are very selective Edward, I see your wife has no problem getting into print
Not a labour supporter
Not from round here, - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:47:16 (EDT)
Hi! Can anyone out there tell me how I can get in touch with Brian Scollen. The last known area I had for him was Dawdon. If you know him could you please pass on my e-mail address or phone number (01377 270165)as I would really like to get in touch. Thank you.
Ray Scollen <ray_scollen@lineone.net>
Walton Walton, East Yorkshire UK - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:45:23 (EDT)
We all had a great time at the Lady Mayor's Ball and there was a good amount raised for the Mayor's nominated charity. Many thanks from Stan and party - A great night out!
Stan Cooper
- Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 03:42:06 (EDT)
Stan, Did yoy enjoy the Mayor's Ball? It was nice to meet you and your friends. Regards. S.M.
Lady Mayor
Seaham, Durham UK - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 19:21:13 (EDT)
Will someone for heavens sake help that poor woman with her studies,I'am ower far away or else I would.
Tony from Spain
Andalucia - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 19:17:02 (EDT)
Would anyone like to help me with my studies into Mans/Womans inner self?
Clairvoyant2 <astral@medium.com>
- Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 17:34:02 (EDT)
Hello Everyone What a very interesting site ,so well laid out and easy to use.I,m not from Seaham ,but i knew a lot about it from my Friend Jennifer (Wilkins or Howard )If anyone knows Jennifer would you please tell her i would like to get in touch with her.Thanks keep up the good work.
Robert Lamond <lothianboy@hotmail.com>
Canada - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 12:10:11 (EDT)
Just a quick note to thank the good kiddies in Dalton Le Dale. We all had a great time and none of us were put off by the few yobs who tried to disrupt the fun. Throwing used condoms is neither clever, funny nor hygenic.Thanks also to all the parents and helpers. Well done Seaham Council - full Marks!
Mr Windbags <windbags@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 12:08:08 (EDT)
I would like to thank everyone that was involved in the organisation off a full day’s entertainment in the most beautiful and eyes Opening Park at Dalton-Le –Dale on the 7th of May 2001. The highlight of a most pleasant and most impressionable day was Mr. Windbags the children entertainer, while enthralling most of his young audience he also had to deal with the best examples of the surrounding areas finest.
Fiona Act
Seaham, - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 18:52:10 (EDT)
I remember Nicholson`s cake shop! was it yours?
seaham res
Seaham, - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 03:29:05 (EDT)
We were delighted to find our home town on the Web. I will put this site in our favourites. We were both born in Seaham. We have lived our entire married lives abroad, but keep in touch with family and friends in the U.K. My maiden name was Nicholson and I was born above the cake shop in Church Street
Tom and Doris Leighton <T&Dlight@aol.com>
Milton, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 02:33:59 (EDT)
We were delighted to find our home town on the Web. I will put this site in our favourites. We were both born in Seaham. We have lived our entire married lives abroad, but keep in touch with family and friends in the U.K.
Tom and Doris Leighton nee <T&Dlight@aol.com>
Milton, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 02:31:57 (EDT)
Louise in France, if you still want to contact Maria please email me: john.marriner@btinternet.com
John Marriner < john.marriner@btinternet.com>
Seaham, Durham England - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 08:19:57 (EDT)
and another thing, the need for a national identity has cost millions upon millions of lives. Kick over the statues,burn the flags,ignore the borders,emancipate the working class and imprison the ruling class...wake up before its too late... Theres only one race, the human race...
Joe
- Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 08:17:46 (EDT)
I am a mature (retired) student doing an MSc in Marine Development and Protection at Heriot-Watt University. My main interest lies in Coastal Zone Management and I am particularly interested in what has been achieved though the Turning the Tide Project. I have chosen to do my Thesis on the revival of the Durham Coast; from a biological view point and how the TTT project has integrated with coastal zone management planning. I will be based just north of Hartlepool and if anyone has information they feel might be relevant, such a local knowledge, perhaps even an ex-student who has done previous research I would be grateful for any help. I will be down to see the exhibition around middle May. I am no stranger to the NE having spent some formative years on Tyneside and looking forward to making a re-aquaintance. Many thanks
Chris Brandon <C.T.Brandon@hw.ac.uk>
Edinburgh, Lothian Scotland - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 10:35:52 (EDT)
I'm looking for my best friend from the 60's.............Blanch Jorgenson. She lived on the Avenue and married another guy from Deneside. I'd dearly love to catch up with her again. Northlea School 1964 - 67 (Seaham Girls Grammar before that). Does anyone remember me from Westlea (Lynda Hudson)
Lynda <tlswee@aol.com>
Warrington, Cheshire UK - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 19:08:44 (EDT)
Hello everyone!
Timothy Merchant <tizm@talk21.com>
Seaham, Durham - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 19:06:20 (EDT)
My mother's name was Mary Jane Watson and she was born in Seaham Harbour in 1908 and migrated to Australia in 1927.
marion kelly <thekellys@powerup.com.au>
Brisbane, Queensland Australia - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 16:14:52 (EDT)
IS "Morisee" Paul Morris? If so, How are you? I hope you are well.
jacqueline <mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, May 04, 2001 at 07:37:45 (EDT)
I have never been to Seaham Harbour, but I have heard stories of it all my life. My grandparents, the Hoy's, lived there. My mother was in tears the first time she saw your website, and it is a lovely place. I hope to visit there soon.
Emily <lilly200@excite.com>
Granite, IL US - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 14:50:36 (EDT)
ooh, morriseey i love you too your,e like a lovely labrador puppy ( for davey c)
macavity
- Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 14:48:18 (EDT)
Thank you Mr Pearson for the info. I showed the page to my Dad and he was also most impressed
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 14:46:55 (EDT)
Hi-Frederick , Regarding the purchase of a curved tape measure . There hasn't been much demand in the past for these , so a little ingenuity is needed . A modified small Parrot pedometer could be used [ from any good Pet shop ] or an inverted sextant [ from any ships chandler ] If all else fails , I've got one in my garage you could use as a pattern . It used to be straight , but I left it out in the sun too long ! Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 01:53:56 (EDT)
The definitive biography of the undisputed maestro of English billiards. Born in 1898 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Walter Albert Lindrum re-wrote the record books, establishing some 57 world records, none of which have been broken, except by himself. Although naturally right-handed he played billiards with his left hand - the legacy of a childhood accident when he lost the top joint of his right index finger. His childhood and youth were devoted to the development of his billiards under the guidance of his astute father. In 1924 the visiting English professional, Claude Falkiner, unwittingly re-shaped Walter Lindrum's game by his use of the nursery cannon. Lindrum realised the nursery's potential as the ultimate scoring force and wove it into the very fabric of his game. Between 1929-1933 Lindrum dominated the English billiards scene, conceding up tp 7000 points start to his nearest rivals. His record break of 4137, made in 175 minutes consisted of ! about 1900 consecutive scoring shots. The rules of the game were altered on several occasions to try to curb Lindrum's cannon play. Lindrum was so proficient that he made billiards look absurdly easy. He was a billiards tornado who carried his contemporaries along with him. The result was a golden age when the standard of the game reached its highest level. No player has ever approached Lindrum's incredible performances. No one will! The devotees of Walter Lindrum are not alone in their belief that he is the greatest sportsmen who ever lived. Walter Lindrum died in 1960. He was awarded an M.B.E. in 1951 and an O.B.E. in 1958 for his many years of charity work and support of the the War Effort. "The quiet little man is Walter Lindrum, whose skill in his own field is so great that he is forever doomed to sit in unapproachable loneliness and watch the feeble attempts of ordinary folk to follow where he leads." The only biography ever written on Walter Lindrum covers all aspects of his life in detail - the arduous years of practice, the triumph, tragedy and controversy of the golden years of 1929-34, his selfless years of charity work, an intensive analysis of the reasons for his greatness.
Mr Pearson <Seaham>
- Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 17:13:42 (EDT)
No message included
NEIL GALLON <neil.gallon@mis.magna-europa.com>
Seaham UK, - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 09:09:35 (EDT)
Love you too Davie C, and your lovely wife and daughter. Vix
victoria mccabe <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, Scotland the Brave - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 09:06:31 (EDT)
Victoria, I enjoyed reading your comments/views and opinions. You have made some very valid points; I agree with most of what you have said. Glad you are being out-spoken! By the way, I hope you are doing well otherwise.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 09:04:33 (EDT)
Can anyone help me with the following question? My Dad says that the greatest sportsman that ever lived was a billiard/snooker player called Walter Lindrom and that the only way he was defeated was because theyb changed the rules in order to do so. Is this true?
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 09:02:47 (EDT)
I love you Dr Vic! Your like a big piece of lean lamb!
Davie C
Seaham, - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 17:51:04 (EDT)
Dear Tommy dont you know anything! Britain is now a multi cultural society. According to the Gospel of Tony there is not such thing as a National Identity as this would be racist. So if you are English,Scottish,Welsh or whatever you better keep quite about it or else you may get branded a Nazi!!!
DR Giggles
Dawdon, - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 17:49:38 (EDT)
Long live the protesters in the world (especially in London)
daz <at home>
sad saeham, - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 17:48:06 (EDT)
Interesting contribution Victoria,should invoke some interesting replies.I bet you hav'nt got it all out of your system yet,look forward to your next chapter.
Tony from Spain
Espana - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 17:46:42 (EDT)
My messages don't seem to be getting onto the guestbook again!
victoria mccabe
- Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:17:44 (EDT)
Thomas, I hope that you're happy and well. I am English myself. I left Seaham in 1989 to go to college. I agree that the Welsh, Scots and Irish should get the independance which they're entitled to, if they so desire. Pounds and miles aren't really an important part of my identity. Before we weighed things in pounds we probably weighed them in something else, and it makes sense to me to use a system used by most of the world, (S.I. units), but I don't think it's important enough to prosecute someone over. I think that people often look for scapegoats to blame their own circumstances on, for example how much tax they pay. Personally I'd be a lot happier to see more of my taxes spent on education, health care and social care, and less on weapons, administration, unethical investments and misscarriages of justice. I imagine that if I did know where our taxes went, and where the money that was stolen during the privatisation of national assets has disappeared, assets which were owned by o! ur fathers and mothers, and their fathers and mothers, and their fathers (but probably not their mothers, 'cos women probably weren't allowed to own property back then), then I'd find that more money is spent in ways that I disagree with than is spent on our Celtic neighbours, who have contributed a lot to our society, both financially and otherwise. Money may well be squandered and siphoned off, but I don't think that the Celts are a problem but an asset. It does worry me that a place like Seaham, from which a lot of coal has been mined, and which has also contributed a lot to Britain, both financially and otherwise, seems to have been neglected by recent governments. I was horrified to see an interview where Tony Blair was speaking to people in a pub in Sedgefield, and the commentator was speaking along the lines of 'see ... Tony can mix with ordinary people'. Given the amount of commitment shown to the North-East by recent governments it should have been Tony that was flatt! ered that 'ordinary' people gave him the time of day, but the slant of the news item was that top-man Tony was such a down-to-earth bloke, stooping to speak with the likes of us, and, heaven forbid, have a pint in a working class pub. I bet it was shandy anyway. I'm sure that the facts that I live in Scotland, have Irish and Scots ancestry, knock about with a load of Celts, and drink Guinness by the bucket load don't colour my opinions at all. Vix. OOoooo, I do enjoy a good rant ... I think I've got it out of my system now.
Victoria McCabe <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, Bonny Scotland - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:16:33 (EDT)
Whre's that then clever clogs?
Frederick Lowther
- Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:12:32 (EDT)
The same place as you buy a curved weighing machne to measure the bananas with.
Tony from Spain
Espaana - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 19:51:33 (EDT)
Dr McCabe, I welcome your contribution to the topic I raised and you put forward a good case, but really I wasn't having a dig at the Scots, it was more of a plea for independance for England and I do consider myself as English rather than British, the latter does not mean a great lot to my generation, born post-war. The scotish people are proud and cannot be happy accepting subsidies from England or anywhere else, you should be using your energy to pursue a policy of independance for Scotland( if you believe in it ) and leave us English to our own! On the question of North sea oil, it does not belong to the people of Aberdene, they couldn't have financed the exploration costs anyway, billions of pounds were put into by Gov't and financial interests Worldwide and yes they got their returns on their money, the Wo(man) in the street gets very little financial benefit from NSO I dont know what the Welch have achieved, but the same message applies to them, get going, go for independance and leave us English to get on with it ourselves.
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Monday, April 30, 2001 at 19:50:07 (EDT)
Oz Brian - where do I buy a curved tape measure to weigh the bananas with, to check the colour to see how fresh they are?
Frederick Lowther <fred.lowther@ntlworld.com>
- Monday, April 30, 2001 at 12:28:32 (EDT)
Hi folks ,I've been watching the banana debate , perhaps they should be sold by the metre ? or by the yard ? just to confuse the bureaucrats and any one else that needs confusing . Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 05:42:15 (EDT)
Great to see the town where I lived until I was 11 years on line, my name was then Elizabeth McGee and I lived in Deneside. Well done Seaham for great web sites.
Elizabeth Fairns <robert.fairns@ntlworld.com>
Scotland - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:10:05 (EDT)
Scutter, how was the PFA dinner...
Joe
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:08:05 (EDT)
Mr Clark would be impressed with the spelling on this guestbook. Not...
Joe
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:07:09 (EDT)
TJ – Sorry buddy. I have had my one lapse into the world of seriousness this week. I will stick with my childish puerile nonsense and just risk your distain. I can’t think of anything more depressing than a serious debate with you. Danny – Thanks for making me smile.
Isick
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:06:06 (EDT)
Isick Hunt, yuor diet man makes me want to throw-up yuk wot are yuo a freek?
Danny from Dawdon
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 07:10:07 (EDT)
Isaac Hunt, Stop trivialising, if you want a serious debate, OK but if you want carry-on with your childish, puerile nonsense, you will be treat with distain, so are you mature enough for a sensible debate?
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 07:08:29 (EDT)
SORRY MR, JOHNSON, I ALWAYS TAKE YOUR WORDS AS ENLIGHTENING PIECES OF WISDOM . SORRY FOR BEINGSAD AND HAVING A METRIC BRAIN. I WILL HAVE THIS RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. I AM NOW AN IMPERIAL PERSON FROM TODAY . THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE VIEWED IN AN OLDE WOLRDE WAY... YES ITS, GREAT!!! POUNDS OF BANANAS TASTE SO MUCH BETTER IN POUNDS AND MY TEN GILLS OF HOEGARTENHOFMEISTERPILSARTOIS GOT ME MUCH MORE PISSED THAN IF IDRANK IT IN LITRES. YOUR WISDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS.. YOU ARE THE LATTER DAY MR, GRADGRIND
MACAVITY
- Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 07:06:59 (EDT)
My last entry was a little heavy. Sorry for that. Here is something a little more light hearted for all you stressed out ladies. This is a specially-formulated diet designed to help women cope with the stress that builds during the day. BREAKFAST 1 grapefruit 1 slice whole-wheat toast 1 cup skim milk LUNCH 1 small portion lean, steamed chicken with a cup of spinach 1 cup herbal tea 1 Malteser AFTERNOON TEA The rest of the Maltesers in the bag 1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate-chip topping DINNER 4 glasses of wine (red or white) 2 loaves garlic bread 1 family-size Supreme pizza 3 Snickers bars LATE NIGHT SNACK 1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer) REMEMBER: "Stressed" spelled backward is "desserts"
Isaac Hunt
- Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:09:08 (EDT)
Jacqueline, I have made several attempts to reply to your entry on 23rd April but none of which have appeared. A technical problem no doubt. To be brief, yes we all have differing opinions on life but I have read yours so often, they deserve being shot at. (Not with a Smith and Weston however) As for the televised execution of Timothy Macvey, well, for me that sums up America today – morally bankrupt. I prefer living in the UK. Things are far from perfect here but we are a more tolerant society - miles ahead of the USA. Thomas, yes miles not kilometres. You asked what do we think? I think you have definitely gone bananas bonnie lad. Why stop at independence for England. Why not Durham or even Seaham. I suppose we could have a border patrol along the edge of Dalton.
IsaacHunt
- Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:07:17 (EDT)
I was born in Seaham in 1942 and I still have a brother living there. I left home in 1964 with my husband and 2 children. I still miss my village and visit as often as I can. My mother died there 18 months ago and I have only been back once since but I intend to put that right very soon.
Anne Wilkinson <Anne.wilkinson@vf.Vodafone.co.uk>
Newbury, Berkshire England - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:04:57 (EDT)
macavity, you are the sad person, I think your brain(what there is of it) has been metrified
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:02:18 (EDT)
Dear "P Catching!" You know it has been such a very long, long time since I was ever at a "Disco!" We do not really have discos in America or even when I was working in Germany from the age of 18-22yrs old. I mean, there are such things as "Retro-Dances" and we all dress as if we were in the 60's and 70's and I suppose disco music and 60's rock 'n' roll is played. Yes, there is beer and wine and other drinks if one cares to drink. I mean, I am a 32 year old adult and when I go to these dances with friends we all have pretty much the same perspective on life and values system. We do not go to drink and get drunk. We are adults and we embrace life. Also, Yes, I suppose there are "Christians" at the discos. What about the disco's you go to - are there any Christians?
Jaccqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 03:32:56 (EDT)
Hi Victoria! I hope you are doing well. I am keeping busy as ever. I had a great time with my parents last month; now I miss them terribly! The weather is now splendid! with spring in the air and summer closely following. I spoke to Mrs. Wilson a few weeks ago; as I usually do about once per year. I told her that you had your PHD and are very successful. She had said you were always such a hard worker in school and she is very happy for you. I hope you had a beautiful Easter. Take Care and God Bless. Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 03:31:05 (EDT)
mr, johnson i dont ask for a litre of beer but what ireceive is actually a metric measurement, remember when they changed the capacity of the glasses some years ago. you dont get an imperial pint in pubs, silly. cant comment on miles but we,ll get there. however petrol is served in litres, try going in a garage and ask for a gallon, again, you,ll not get one. so why are you getting upset abut bananas it,s not important we are slowly but surely making yhe transition to metrification. by the way my garden measures 4 chins by 3 roods , how big is it in acres ? if you can answer that you are sadder than i thought.
macavity
- Friday, April 27, 2001 at 03:29:25 (EDT)
P. Catching Takes a one to recognise a one
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Friday, April 27, 2001 at 03:27:47 (EDT)
A couple of writers are offering congrats. to a certain person receiving so-called-honors, the English honors system is a farce and makes our Country a laughing stock worldwide, I say English and not British! Iunderstand that even the Austalians are now refusing to accept so-called honors, So I say scrap the honors, ditch the Titles, join the 21st Century. before NE1 says I say honors. not honours!
Thomas Johnson
Seaham, - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 12:15:22 (EDT)
George Turns are u related to Elsie Hoye (nee Turns). Miriam Watson (nee Turns) and there Mother Jane Turns. Cheers
Cheers <Seaham@hotmail.com>
Seaham, Durham England - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 12:13:34 (EDT)
Hell, Jacqueline, is a disco full of christians.
P Catching
Seaham, - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 12:11:32 (EDT)
How come my messages don't get through these days?
Victoria McCabe <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 05:32:42 (EDT)
Hi! I'd like to reply to the comment that tax payers money would be saved if England broke from Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Thinking about all of the coal that has been mined from Seaham, you'd imagine Seaham to be a fabulously wealthy place, however I suspect that most of the coal profits were used elsewhere. Similarly as the oil capital of Europe, Aberdeen is currently being exploited of it's oil. If England and Scotland were to go their seperate ways now, I think that it would be England who faired the worse financially. I also think that there are reasons to complain about how our taxes are spent, but that they require a little more thought than just blaming your closest neighbours. After all, as Dr. Giggles pointed out, the Welsh have acheived things that we can only aspire to. Vix.
Dr Victoria McCabe <v.mccabe@ab.sac.ac.uk>
Aberdeen, - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 05:31:13 (EDT)
MR Clark Could that be the MR Conky Clark that came to Camden Square in 1947-48 He was the apple the eye of every girl in his class if so congratulations on becoming headmaster and getting the MBC. ex pupil Margaret Carr
Margaret Jones <marga.gos@libertysurf>
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire UK - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 04:28:17 (CDT)
*****Congratulations to Harry Clark former headmaster of Camden Square school on receiving the M.B.E. medal ...................Well done "Sir"................
Tom Campbell
Deneside, Seaham UK - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:27:49 (EDT)
MCAVITY, Why dont you try going into your local pub and asking for a Litre of beer? have you any roadsigns in your area showing Kilometers?
Thomas Johnson
Ex-Seaham, - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:24:13 (EDT)
A message for Isaac - Yes there are still several Turns left in Seaham. I am aware of a Turns family from Murton but I suspect they are distant relatives descended from my Great Great Grandfather's brothers in Sunderland. My Ancestor Benjamin Turns arrived in Seaham as early as 1861 and I have traced his family as far back as the early 1700's in Newcastle, so if you need any help in your search let me know
George Turns <George@turnsg.fsnet.co.uk>
Seaham, Co. Durham England - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:21:42 (EDT)
I think you're a fool Mr J.
P.Catching
Seaham, - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:17:20 (EDT)
Dear Thomas, you talk about "freedom" Let me give you a bit of reality. Unfortunately, Freedom of Religion in America is contridicted. At American schools children are not allowed to pray or use God. They do not have a Christmas tree or the Cross at Easter. However, sadly, every other religion is accepted. Only Christianity is slowly being ruled out and why? because satan (the devil) hates with all his heart Jesus Christ, therefore, just take a look at the world and society - what has happened to it? It has gone to shambles because people no longer know what " sin" is anymore. Also, here is America is the only country that has on the money "In God Wwe Trust" however, even that, will no longer be - the government has been talking about and trying for years now to get it removed. Why is it that Christianity is attacked so much and frequently? Because it is a true religion and not fantasy. There is a God, Jesus, Blessed Mother and there is a Heaven and a hell. Most pe! ople like to beleive that hell exsists only here on earth - that hell is what you make your life to be. In my opinion, "hell" is the separation between a faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Without having a faith in God and knowing God how can one's heart be filled with love. When we die if our hearts are still seperated from God then to hell we will go and hell is a place seperated from the love of Jesus Christ. Anyway, I have got to go now I will continue this later. Please feel free anyone to give an opinion. Though let your opinion be non-insulting. Rememeber I am not insulting anyone here - I am just giving my thoughts on some issues. Have a great day everyone.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:07:27 (EDT)
Dear Jacky Markie stop pretending to be a Yank. Why dont you come back to Seaham and sign on like the rest of us lazy good for nothing thick work shy fops.
DR Giggles
Dawdon, - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:01:44 (EDT)
: Mr. Johnson you are not very well educated are you ? probaly ex grammar school methinks. Your comments re, metric bananas etc. just prove the point . Why dont you try going into the same shoppe with an old half crown and try and buy a pound of bananas. it would not work i,m afraid . Britain signed up to be the same as the rest of the world some years ago in respect of metrification . Again, how could we compete in the Olympics if we were the only country to run jump swim etc in imperial measurements
MCAVITY
- Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 07:36:10 (EDT)
Jacqueline, nice to see you back again, there have been a few comments on the guest/book about Mr Bush and policies on Capital punishment. I think he was absolutely right in refusing to pardon those murderers and we should pity the poor victims of their hidious crimes rather than call a man only doing his duty as he sees it, so come on lets give the man a chance to prove himself and lets not forget that the USA is our closest friend and allie, give me the USA every time before our so-called friends in Europe. Let us not forget that they(the USA) came to our assistance twice in the 20th Century and without their help and sacrifices we would have been in deep trouble The USA is also a bastion of freedom, a much freer society than ours, after all I have never heard of anyone in America being taken to Court for selling a pound of Bananas have you? a near-neighbour of mine has been fined by the courts for doing just that. I have no objection to schoolchildren being taught metric measures but we should all have the freedom to choose whether we want to order a pound or a kilo. that is what freedom is all about. I do wish we had a bill of rights in this Country like you have over there. I also say we should cut loose from the Scots,Welch and Irish, we have subsidised them long enough, we could cut income tax by 10p/£ if we didn't have to subsidise them so much. What do you think Jacqueline, what do guest/book contributers think?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 08:45:02 (EDT)
To "Issac" First, I do indeed support President George Bush. However, not for his choice of the death penalty. I will be one of the people in America who will NOT be watching the live lethal injection (Death Penalty) of Timothy Macvey who was responsible for the Oklahoma bombing in 1995. Annway, I support President Bush for the fact he is "trying" to do it better than the former President - Bill Clinton. Mr. President Bush at least has a "team" the Bush Cabinet who are of all moral convictions. Unfortunately, there is not one President who can please everyone. At least President Bush is not a "floosy!" or is engaging in affairs and giving "pardons" to cover his own mistakes. Bill Clinton was the laughing stock of America and the whole world - he was a complete disgrace to America. I do not agree with everything President Bush has to say, but I do think he is trying to help his country and foreign relations. I do realize that Seaham and the North of England in genera! l are as a whole supporters of the "Labour" government (Or, translated in American, supporters of the democratic party) Therefore, I understand your disagreement with my opinion. You and I and probably most people on this guest-book share very different opinions of President Bush and perhaps even of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. However, that is not to say that either one of us are wrong in our views and opinions. Always remember that differences of opinions give a balance in society. Though it is a shame that we all could not agree on Jesus Christ and that he is indeed our saviour. Just think how our world would be if we all agreed on that issue. Jesus Christ is love and represents love, forgiveness, compassion, gentleness, kindness, consideration, the truth and all things good and beautiful. If we all agreed that Jesus Christ is the saviour - I bet our world would be completely different. Something to think about?!!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 08:43:01 (EDT)
: Why is this page of the guest-book frequently having problms?
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 17:34:59 (EDT)
Hi- again , sorry about the typo error. Mrs Quasimodo wasn't listening , she was heating the wok . whoops Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 08:55:54 (EDT)
Hi ! there doesn't seem to be much action on this page lately ! Well,here's my contribution :- Quasimodo came home from work and found his wife hearing up the wok , great said he , " I fancy chinese food tonight , said she " I'm not cooking , I'm just ironing a couple of shirts for you " Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 08:49:50 (EDT)
The follow up raffle at Leng's Snooker Club raised a further £100 for the Sunderland Child Development Unit. This takes the total raised to £400! The Unit gives essential support to children in our area who have special needs and/or learning difficulties. Many thanks to everyone who has been involved in this charity raising fund. Your efforts are truly appreciated!
Joanne Curtis (nee Duggan) <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 06:14:23 (EDT)
Hi would any one no the Turns family from murton, Any information would be of great help as im doning a family tree, And are there any Turns left in seaham
Isaac
- Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 06:12:42 (EDT)
Tony, don’t feel too bad (or proud?} they were bound to come back to haunt us. What we should ask is why Markie, Johnson and others all appear at the same time and feed off each other’s tripe. If they are not the same person then they definitely ‘Pee in the same pot’ Why should anyone have any respect for a supposedly educated, religious woman who supports an execution mad, pro gun lobby, pollution friendly President and then has the front to lecture us on what’s wrong with our country. As for you Ms Johnson – stick to cricket
Isaac
- Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 06:11:48 (EDT)
Regarding your query on the Mining disaster, and the remnants held in the Church, you should obtain a copy of "Troubled Seams" by John McCutcheon which was originally published in 1955 but reprinted in 1994 for the Arts and Museums Dept. of Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham.It has an ISBN 1 897585 07 1
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 19:08:48 (EDT)
The photograph of the waves breaking over Seaham's north pier is available from the Sunderland Echo or local newsagents... many thanks for the compliments... David Allan.
David Allan
- Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 19:07:19 (EDT)
"Billy Whiz" my sister just recently sent me the photo I of the pier that I think you are talking about. She went to the Sunderland Echo office and they sent her one, I am not sure how much they cost but they are excellent photos. I am not sure where you live but I can get the address of the Sunderland Echo office, maybe they have a web page that you can order from too. Good Luck Regards Joan
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Canada - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 13:21:37 (EDT)
Dear Jacky Markie what do you know about British politics! As your so fond of telling us, YOU buggered off to the land of the free quite some time ago.So I suggest you shut up and eat your hambugers.Have a nice day now.
: DR Giggles
Dawdon, - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 13:19:30 (EDT)
Hi, there is a church on station rd. that contains a beam with messages scrawled by victims of a mining disaster. Can anyone help me find more info on this sad incident
ron wright <ron.wright@blueyonder.co.uk>
sheffield, s yorks england - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 04:33:01 (EDT)
Well, here we go again. It is increasingly evident that, by entering this Guest Book, some people set in motion a sequence of events over which they have absolutely no control.The comparison of Blair with ---er Bush? The man who wears cowboy boots with the seal of the United States embossed on them? Bush would be out of his depth in a puddle! He sets himself low achievement targets and constantly fails to meet them.He was also elected by completely fraudulant means. Only in America eh!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 04:31:02 (EDT)
Careful Bro. B. from Baltimore
The designer
Universal - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:36:54 (EDT)
Oh..Bloody hell here we go again,T.J. and markie are truely ressurrected,(I think they have been away to-gether doing 'God knows what) no doubt any time now we will be recieving a reply to 'Can men and women be friends',(stupid bloody topic for debate) from across the pond.What about T.J. though preferring the company of his own sex (whatever that may be) sounds like a bit of a funny fellow to me.Anyway the purpose of this contribution is to once again apologise to all you normal people out there for for the reawaking of the political/religous condescending duo.I'am so sorry.
Tony the one that matters
Espana - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:35:41 (EDT)
Johnathon Bartos - please email me - I believe we are related. thepitmansmate@hotmail.com
re. your entry in the book <thepitmansmate@hotmail.com>
- Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:33:47 (EDT)
Thomas, I must disagree with you - Men and Women CAN be friends - that is if neither one are attracted to each other. Or, if either one have strong christian convictions and can control their sexual desires. Men and women CAN be just friends.
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:32:19 (EDT)
Hey! Thomas Johnson! You are right on the right track! I too,support a democratic system for Great Britian. I see no reason why on earth we have a Monarchy. Though the Queen does not govern England I still see no reason for the Monarchy - It is a lost cause and costing British tax payers more than perhaps would if the Monarchy did not exsist. Mind you, Britain needs a better Prime Minister than she has at the moment. Tony Blair is not doing such a great job........
Jacqueline <Mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:30:48 (EDT)
Would anyone know where I can get hold of the pictures of the north pier being lashed by waves. Any email would be appreciated. Cheers Whizz
Billy Whizz <bill_whizz@yahoo.co.uk>
Seaham, Durham England - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:29:10 (EDT)
Jacqueline A happy and prosperous Easter to you and yours, can we now look forward to some more guest-book contributions from you? most of the recent letters on this page have been "bitchy" and deserve to be treated with distain and ignored You asked a while ago "can men & women" ever be just friends and after a lot of thought I must conclude NO unless the men or women prefer the company of their own sex, then they could I suppose be friends with the opposite sex. I think you are lucky to be living in a country where the head of state (your President) is elected by the Man(Woman) in the street and not subject to our archaic system of having a head/state decided by birthright. I would support a republican system of election in this country which would be truly democratic, what do you think Jacqueline?
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11:38:47 (EDT)
: HAPPY EASTER!!!! I hope everyone has a beautiful and Blessed Easter Day! God Bless! From Your "Guest-Book" Friend, Jacqueline Katherine Mary.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 17:48:34 (EDT)
I will strive to live with love and care upon the level in the square 1509
Jonahton Bartos
Baltimore, USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 17:47:13 (EDT)
Tony, you've got me... What previous entries???
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 17:34:24 (EDT)
Sal-thanks for the vote of defence against the dubious Danny from Dawdon.Sorry I had a go about your typing error,but why don't you contribute under your real name,because we can all recognise your style from previous 'enteries'
Tony from Spain
Espana - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 17:31:42 (EDT)
Does anyone in Seaham know a Lady named Denise Conlon? I would like to know how she is doing,if someone knows her please send me an e-mail.Thanks, Frank
Frank <FXROHIO@aol.com>
California USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 17:29:46 (EDT)
Dear,dear Tony we have got the hump haven't we. The yoy was simply a typing error(which of course you would never make) and was meant to say YOU
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:20:57 (EDT)
To Danny from Dawdon. Welcome to the Guestbook. You're entitled to your opinion about Tony from Spain but I think you are wrong.
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:17:09 (EDT)
and the mince pie and gravy was disgusting unlike Dawdons.
joe
- Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:15:14 (EDT)
Sal i think tony from spain can and does take it
Danny from Dawdon
- Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:13:46 (EDT)
I said earlier you were talking rubbish-What does yoy mean? Sally.
Tony from Spain
Espana - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:12:46 (EDT)
: Oh-bloody hell I now seem to have awoken T.J.along with Markie,what a co-incidence eh.He's coming out with his usual childish foolish and immature comments.I do apologise to everyone for these resurrections,I can assure you it was not intended.Got to rush just coming into the marina,on my toy,at least we are not likely to bump into Thomas,because he has fled our shores.Are ya alreet Dr,G.
Tony from Spain
Espana - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 18:11:35 (EDT)
O.K. Tony from Spain so we all know now that you can give it out but yoy can't take it.
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 14:01:07 (EDT)
I'am so sorry G.B. friends I seem somehow to have awoken the sleeping Markie,my sincerest apologies everyone.Jacqueline you are quite right about the price of toys,only now I can afford a real boat which with your blessing I shall continue having fun.As for you Sal'one up on Tony' from somewhere in England,go and have a 7up and stop submitting rubbish comments to the G.B.
Tony From Spain
Espana - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 13:59:14 (EDT)
Hey Willy, I'm still looking for you little brother. I will never give up on you. If your out there PLEASE contact me. I've sent flyers with your picture to over 35 homeless shelters in Minnesota and I still have alot more. I miss you so much, and so does Mom, Dad,Stacy and your little girl Brittney. Please if anyone has seen my little brother contact me, you can go back and read my March 14, 2001 entry for a full discription of Willy. Thanks everyone
Renee Roccaforte (Mestre) <robertrenee@webtv.net>
redwood city, ca USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 13:57:06 (EDT)
I agree with the comment of Sal, Tony (peeping Tom) from Spain and his ignorant friend are not worth bothering with and should be put on ignore their puerile rantings are a sign of their immaturity this is a genuine T.J. letter, not like a lot of the forgeries put down to me
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Friday, April 13, 2001 at 13:54:56 (EDT)
joker, are you going tomorrow night?
pitsox
Seaham, - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 13:52:58 (EDT)
Good for you Jacqueline. You're one up on T from Spain.
Sal
England - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:06:11 (EDT)
Tony from Spain! I am so glad that I must amuse you. You seem to use my name often enough even when I am not being active in signing the guest-book. At least I always had something worthwhile to say and did not insult people. Well.... What what is the saying......."The only difference between men and boys are the price of the toys." Men are till in many ways like children and love to play... Tony continue having fun.
Jacqueline <Mary markie @aol.com>
USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:04:47 (EDT)
Does anyone know Doreen or Harry Moore?
louise wolve <laiglejuridique@hotmail.com>
Paris, France - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:03:01 (EDT)
This is a Maxi Test.
Mad Max <Maxi@maxidotcom>
- Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:01:21 (EDT)
Joanne Duggan ( nee curtis). Gotta be the sweetest redhead I ever did see ;-)
Whiz <: mmm@mmm.com>
Dawdon, Seaham ENGLANG - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:00:04 (EDT)
I used to live in Murton and went to Ryhope Grammar from 1962 till 1969. I have only kept in touch with one friend that used to live in silksworth but I would very much like to hear from anyone that remembers me. colin
Colin Ellar <colinellar@onet.co.uk>
London, UK - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:12:21 (EDT)
my father's people,the last name harrison, lived in seaham harbour. my father used to say his grandfather was aharbour master or something like that. can anyone give me any information? do i have any relatives out there? k
kate harrison <katemac@ns.sympatico.ca>
Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:10:22 (EDT)
Hello Mr. Mason, I've just come across Seaham Harbour On Line and was disappointed that it seemed to stop at the end of 1998. Has it moved somewhere else. The little I found was excellent. Look forward to hearing from you.
Linda Hall
- Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:07:29 (EDT)
Born in Seaham. Mother warbride. Came to Canada 1946.Go "home" often to visit relatives. Love the seashore.
: VivienClarke <vday@nt.net>
Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:05:41 (EDT)
Dawdon pit canteen ladies could fight the nacks.
joe
- Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:03:18 (EDT)
I don't believe it they have missed out the last most important line-'YOU HAVE HAD YOUR TASTE OF HELL' That's the last time I 'am gannin to write poetry.
The desperate poet from spain <Tony@poetland.com>
espana - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 18:29:04 (EDT)
The Census forms are now being delivered. It would be interesting for future generations if the forms were photocopied and kept with the family papers.Andrea Lee
Andrea <andrea@norwood.u-net.com>
- Monday, April 09, 2001 at 16:05:25 (EDT)
Checking Gay population of Seaham district
arcamark
- Monday, April 09, 2001 at 16:03:57 (EDT)
: A man stood at the pearly gates His face was tired and old He stood before the man of god to seek admission to the fold What have you done?Saint Peter asked to seek admission here He said I've read Markie's 'enteries' for many a many a year. The pearly gates swung open wide,Saint Peter tolled his bell.
Tony from Spain <Poet@Laureat.com>
Espana - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 16:02:42 (EDT)
Checking population of United Kingdom
Census Enumerator <EDC>
- Monday, April 09, 2001 at 13:32:06 (EDT)
Checking submission to guestbook
Sadie <Sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 05:16:01 (EDT)
: What's brown and sits on the seafront? ........ Seaham.
Al Zheimer
Naaseby, - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:44:01 (EDT)
does anyone know the where abouts of sue @ val bell of parkside seaham
NO Name
- Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:42:19 (EDT)
searching for information on the last name of Summerbell.
phylicia <beees@earthlink.net>
anaheim, C.A USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:40:45 (EDT)
Hi, I hope everyone is doing well. I am now back off my vacation. I had a great time with my parents. America was something really different for my parents! I took them practically all over Chicago as well as introducing them to my friends. They went b ack to England feeling very comfortable and positive with the life I have chosen. The weather is now very beautiful here in Chicago - today it is 73 degrees, sunny and a little windy - but very pleasant! The summer is on it's way - hurray!!! I can't belie ve next weekend is Easter - is it just me or is it really that time is going way too fast these days? I hope you all have a great Easter - God Bless, from your Guest-Book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:38:36 (EDT)
The freedom of speech is dead on this site
daz <dapa000@aol.com>
Free World - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:36:36 (EDT)
Daltondope is really Thomas Johnson. Ask me how I know? The Private Eye
Private Eye <gumshoe@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:32:48 (EDT)
Hi-Seaham Satalite , you made me laugh at your Geronimo response , but did you really want me to laugh at your 2nd response ? who's side do you think I'm on ? Unless they all caught some dreadful disease in India you don't have a hope in hell's chance ,but I wish you well ! Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 07:51:51 (EDT)
P Catching, You are losing the argument Laddie. try and say something funny for a change.
Dalton Dope <dopeatthedale.com>
- Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 05:08:20 (EDT)
Oz Brian, We true-blue Englishmen Are going to whop the Aussies at Cricket this Summer, who's side are you on Mate?
Seaham Satalite
- Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 05:06:58 (EDT)
Question - Whats brown & Sits on a wall? Answer - Humpty Dump.(Happy Easter)
Joker <Laff@joke>
- Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 05:05:52 (EDT)
I would like to thank everyone who attended the Charity night at Lengs Snooker Club on Thursday 5th April in aid of the Child Development Unit at Sunderland. The event was a huge success and we raised £300. The Snooker Club are holding a further raff le over the coming week to raise even more money. Please give your support. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle and also to everyone who took part.
Joanne Curtis (nee Duggan) <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 05:04:39 (EDT)
Janet,Samson and myself saying hello seaham
Paul <pscollen@hotmail.com>
Easington Colliery, Co.Durham England - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 04:54:46 (EDT)
Oz Brian, If Geromimo jumped out of a Plane with a Parachute, he'd shout Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie! If he forgot to put a chute on he'd cry sh-t, sh-t sh-t
Seaham Satalite
- Friday, April 06, 2001 at 11:30:37 (EDT)
Well Norbert, six lines of poorly constructed English - and this is you "not responding"! Heaven forfend you should actually risk a reply!
P. Catching
Seaham, - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 11:28:30 (EDT)
Arthur Two Strokes and the Chart Commandoes... now that was a band. Betsy,was who I meant, spoke to him today
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Friday, April 06, 2001 at 11:27:20 (EDT)
Why is it so ? When goods are transported by road ,they are shipped .When goods are transported by ship they are called cargo . Why is a boxing ring square .If Geronimo jumped out of a plane , what would he yell ???? Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 09:20:11 (EDT)
Still looking for a second hand log burning stove. Can anyone help?
Ray Cambell <thepitmansmate@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 15:18:52 (EDT)
P Catching, you have clearly not spotted my reluctance to to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed , not to mention anonymous, person.If ignorance is bliss, then you are probably the worlds happiest person.However, I suspect that as long as you re tain your presence in the Guestbook, you are depriving some village of its idiot.When you eventually gain the courage to attach an identity to your comments, then I will respond!Villageidiot.com will simply not do by the way!I will test you!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 15:16:47 (EDT)
Norbert! You deny all knocker knowledge now but only a few days ago you were telling us that knockers have opinions. Have a wee chat with yourself matey and see if you can get your story straight.
P Catching
Seaham, - Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 19:02:10 (EDT)
I'm not sure that your response displays genuine xenophobia, or ignorance of the type displayed in your geographical knowledge; but have decided to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume it is meant to be humourous!To be honest, I saw no knockers ; I was too busy avoiding humps!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 08:06:05 (EDT)
I write to suggest that a useful link on the website would be to:- http://www.education-jobs.co.uk
Byron <byrona@royal.net>
UK - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 17:27:18 (EDT)
: Nobby Nobby - keep out of Seaham and leave our knockers out of it! Glad you're back in the land of Oz - give our regards to the wizard AKA Dr Giggles...;
P Catching
Seaham, - Monday, April 02, 2001 at 18:28:44 (CDT)
Does anyone have family or friend that are at,or were at Beachcomber or Beachview homes. I've just found out my Gran can't take care of herself and the family is looking at those homes. I checked their web site and everything looks fine but if anyone h as any personal info I'd be much obliged.And yes Ed I think the news debates would be a great idea. Thanks to your news page I found out about the Hall opening and looking forward to staying there in Sept when we get home and see all Seaham improvements.
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Monday, April 02, 2001 at 18:27:24 (CDT)
: Question. Why do Elephants have Big Ears. - Answer. Because NODDY won't pay the ransom
Joker <Laff@joke>
- Monday, April 02, 2001 at 13:04:57 (EDT)
Does anyone have an old log burning stove they don't want/ would like to sell. The type I'm after is black cast iron with double doors at the front. Appearance isn't too important as it is only for outside use. Look forward to hearing if anyone can hel p. Thanks, Ray
R Cambell <thepitmansmate@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Monday, April 02, 2001 at 08:28:58 (EDT)
Lengs Snooker Club is due to host a charity night on Thurs 5th April in aid of the Child Development Unit in Sunderland. Attractions include spots by Dave Curtis and John Mckenzie, loads of karaoke and top music, it promises to be a great night. Please come along and support this very worthy cause, the Child development unit does sterling work to provide help for children w ith learning difficulties in the area. SO PLEASE COME ALONG ON THURS 5 APRIL AND GIVE YOUR SUPPORT AND ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!
Paul Duggan <ptduggan@btinternet.com>
- Monday, April 02, 2001 at 02:18:24 (EDT)
Let's have your news and events for the HARBOUR NEWS folks. Does anyone think it would be a good idea to have a regular "Single Issue" page where individuals could air there views (supported by facts) about town issues. The current issue could be pos ted on the "Single Issue" page and you could debate it in the Guestbook and vote on it. After a suitable period (say two weeks) the result of the vote would be posted and another issue set up. Nice to have you back safely Colin.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 19:02:26 (EDT)
the Guestbook.
Sal
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 18:08:25 (EDT)
This town is the best and we wouldn't want to live any where else!!!!!
Heather Ashley and Elaine
Seaham, - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 18:05:17 (EDT)
NO BUMPS ON SEAHAM PATH Well, I'm home again after three weeks away which included a brief visit to Seaham.I inspected the infamous Dalton-le-Dale humps, all eight of them, and reached the conclusion after the third thump that they serve the purpose for which they were intended,so end of story.I also had a tour of Seaham with Ed Mason which showed that, contrary to some opinion, the Seaham Council are doing their very best within the resources available to them to improve the place. Much of what I saw was considerably more positive than would be believed of the "knockers" some of whom seem to have a very negative approach. Having some experience in Works Management myself, I can understand how difficult it is to please all of the people all of the time, and even knockers have opinions. But to do nothing is to stagnate, and that means you go backwards, not forward. So well done Ed, and thanks for the time yourself and Sadie allowed me.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 18:03:10 (EDT)
Have just had 10 wonderful days in Tenerife Heard a few rumours that I was being "hunted" by a certain Seaham exile from Spain, but he was (as usual) looking in the wrong place! Best wishes to Jacqueline and all Guest/book users.
Thomas Johnsom
Ex Seaham - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 18:00:55 (EDT)
I like getting drunk. Do any of you people like getting drunk?
DrGiggles
- Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 17:59:24 (EDT)
To "Curious" I think my parents do not like "American Food" in terms of the huge quantity that are served. Also, my parents are use to the food they eat at home. A cooked meal with 5 vegetables. Over here I go to restaraunts and will order pasta and it will come with one vegetable. Or I will get steak and it will come with 1 or 2 vegetables. I think my parents are just being picky. I mean, I love America - it is a very different culture to England. They are having a great time - I hope, it is just they are 66 and 65 years old and they like to find something to complain about. They also cannot get over all the driving that I do. As I live in the country I drive an hour to get to the city, a hour to get to one suburb and an hour to get to another. Also 30 minutes to get to the stores and to church etc... Whereas, that is very far to my parents and to me it is second nature - I am use to it. I think nothing about driving one hour or 30 minutes to church. Again, they can! see the very different life I live over here. Also, because I am still single I like to eat out a lot! I am just on my own schedule and do whatever I want. The only time frame I have is for work. Otherwise, I am single without a boyfriend (boo-hoo!) or without children and my life is totally different in terms of how my parents remember me when I was at home.
jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 17:58:01 (EDT)
Question - Why did the pie cross the road. Answer - Because he was "MEAT N' POTATOE"
Joker <Laff@joke>
- Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 17:55:38 (EDT)
Otis Lift and the Elevators! That was a good band - complete with alternative fire jugglers outside the gig - happy daze....weird but happy. I can recall seeing John Smith of Seaham winning the Bob Geldof lookalike competition on the television during Band Aid. Knowing someone who's been on telly is as near as I'll get to my fifteen minutes of fame - thank god!
P Catching
Seaham, - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 11:07:27 (EST)
: In 1966 I spent the Summer in England and met a young woman there named Denise Conlon from Seaham.If anyone knows anything about Her I would appreciate an e-mail as to what has become of Her. Thank You, Frank
Frank <FXROHIO@aol.com>
California USA - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 11:05:44 (EST)
: hi to all from the studmuffin
s.bunts <sbunts@yahoo.com>
seaham, durham england - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 19:42:16 (EST)
What do you mean Jacqueline by American food? The majority of it is made up of ethnic groups like italian, chinese etc nothing really weird and there's always chips to fall back on.
Curious
- Friday, March 30, 2001 at 19:37:48 (EST)
: I am a direct descendant of Ld B, but by family oral tradition, only. I cannot prove it.
Geoff Burgess <100766.2106@compuserve.com>
Bicester, Oxon UK - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 19:36:34 (EST)
Small world indeed! I served a guy a pint in Newquay who worked as a look-a-like with none other than John Smith! (aka Bob Geldof). This guy was a Freddie Mercury lookalike.. presumably he's out of work now.
: Ottis Lift and the Elevators
- Friday, March 30, 2001 at 19:34:18 (EST)
Roxy weren't the only ones to grace the Dun Cow auditorium. I once saw a band called Arbre in Brighton who told me they'd once played the Cow - big world! PS Where is Doug Tooth now?.......one to ponder!
P. Staines
Seaham, - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 02:06:17 (EST)
P. Staines, I too caught Roxy Music when they played the Dun Cow - a canny turn indeed. I was suprised to find that Brian Ferry drinks halves! ..not a real man at all - he hasn't even got a moustache.
anal fury
- Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 13:30:08 (EST)
Hi Sadie Mason. My parents are having just a great time! I am just loving them being here. They arrived on Tuesday late afternoon. Yesterday we went into the city and did some sightseeing. We are going again today, after we go for Brunch at my friend home. I am not sure they like Anerican food too well though! But so far they are having fun.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 13:28:28 (EST)
Hi-Beardy , I didn't know I was missed or missing ! we weren't having a Mia death experience, we were having a "Boob " experience [ Bored Out Of Our Brains ].If it had hit us we would still have had a " Boob " experience [Blown Out Our Beds ] TONY, So glad you managed to stay out of the water , one can only take so much water , unless you have a bottle of something to mix with it, and Ladies I'm happy to have brought laughter to your days, more can only help us all , Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 05:46:43 (EST)
I can only find one B & B address on this site for Mrs E. Bond at 2 Bath Terrace. Are there any other B & B's?? Grateful for any info. Thanks.
Helen Pieri <bullabong@hotmail.com>
High Barnet, Herts UK - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 02:19:47 (EST)
Love the idea of the news page, so I can keep up with more events until I get home later this year. Keep up the great work!
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 02:17:38 (EST)
Jacqueline. Hope your parents are enjoying their visit. Give them our regards.
Sadie M <Sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 18:53:59 (EST)
Well, frankly mister Shankly you're quite right. I'll admit to being part of a "canny torn" in the same way that Roxy Music once were. By the way, I didn't know you wrote such bloody awful poetry - lovely repast, tell your mater.
P Staines
SEAHAM, - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 18:51:26 (EST)
P. Staines - I've heard you're a canny turn... up there with me marra Davie Bowie (of the Parkside Bowies..)
Mr Shankly <frankly@mrshankly.com>
- Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 15:33:43 (EST)
We have added a SEAHAM HARBOUR ONLINE NEWS page. We will attempt to keep this regularly updated with what's going on in the Town. If you wish to have any events or happenings included you can do this from the NEWS page. You'll find it at http://www.seaham.com/news/
Ed Mason <: mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham Harbour, Co Durham UK - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 15:31:10 (EST)
Oz Brian and Co. Not heard from you in a while. Have you all recovered from your MIR Death Experience? You can come out again …… it’s gone.
Beardy <peterb@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire - Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 17:45:29 (EST)
hallo all
s-bunts
seaham, - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 16:11:29 (EST)
is any one having trouble on aol ceep getting disconnected please e mail me.
paul <paulwoodward2001@yahoo.com>
sunderland, uk seaham - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 04:44:59 (EST)
i see there is still loads of people signing the guest book just wanted to say hi to all the people of seaham se ya
stephen bunts <sbunts@yahoo.com>
seaham, durham uk - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 21:08:43 (EST)
Happy Mothers Day everyone. Don't forget the flowers.
Sandman
Seaham, Co.Durham - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 07:00:27 (EST)
Brian, even I liked that story - it made me laugh too! I am going to try to remember it so I can tell my friends - it is great! Where did you hear it from? Or is it one of your own? Hope you are well!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 02:42:35 (EST)
Don't knock Manchester,I've been to Dawdon
Andy
Aberdeen, - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 17:41:56 (EST)
Great story Oz. we all nearly fell off the bloody boat laughing.Still keeping our 'San Miguel'eyes peeled for the 'BITER'
Tony approching the marina
International Thomas hunt area - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 17:40:30 (EST)
Brian, thanks for the little story it really made me laugh.
Lesley Roberts <: ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 10:56:25 (EST)
P Staines, You're about 35 years to late with that crack, its the story of my life! but I'm stuck with it my friend and the name has grown on me.
Richard Head <dickhead@yahoo.com>
Sunderland, UK - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 10:54:23 (EST)
Hi! folks,I'll try to inject some humour into the guestbook ,in your cold lives, and the country's trying times,with an item in our local newsletter. Subject : What happens if the E-Mail address is incorrect??? The following ~~~~~ After being nearly snowbound for two weeks last winter, a Seattle man departed for his vacation at Miami Beach, where he was to meet his wife the next day at the conclusion of her business trip tp Minneapolis. They were looking forward to pleasant weather and a nice time together. Unfortunately, there was some sort of mix up at the boarding gate, and the man was told he would have to wait for a later flight. He tried to appeal to a supervisor but was told the Airline was not responsible for the problem and it would do no good to complain. Upon arrival at the hotel the next day he discovered that Miami Beach was having a heat wave, and it's weather was almost uncomfortably hot as Seattle's was cold. The desk clerk gave him a message that his wife would arrive as planned. He could hardly wait to get to the pool to cool off, and quickly sent his wife an E-mail, but due to his haste he made an error in the address. His message therefore arrived at the home of an elderly preacher's wife whose even older husband has died only the day before. When the grieving widow opened her E-mail, she took one look at the monitor, let out a scream and fell to the floor dead. Her family rushed to her room where they saw this message on the screen: Dearest wife, departed yesterday, as you know. Just now got checked in. Some confusion at the gate. Appeal was denied, Received conformation of your arrival tomorrow. Your loving husband. P.S. Things are not as we thought. You're going to be surprised at how hot it is down here. Have a good day , Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 07:56:54 (EST)
To "Old Aquaintance" Hi, my parents will be visiting me this coming Tuesday 27th March for a week. I am very happy indeed! I can hardly wait! Yes, my sister did remarry. She is very happy and has been married for 10 years. She has three boys,(All to he r wonderful 2nd husband - he is really nice indeed.) ages 10, 5 and 4 I think those are their ages - around those ages. I keep in touch with a few people via Christmas cards and Easter cards. Andrea Spurr, Amanda Philips(now Hemmings) Lesley Knight (now W ebster) Deborah Macdonald and AnneMarie Swan. Though, I never receive cards from them, except from AnneMarie; and Gayle Mason and I e-mail each other. Also, I e-mail Victoria Macabe now and then. I do hear about different ones from school etc... through t he internet (Guest-Book!) and every now and then my mom or sister will tell me they saw someone or another I use to know..........................I would like to know who you are - you can e-mail me if you wish. (MaryMa! rkie@aol.com)I hope you are well. GOd Bless, your old school friend, Jacqueline.
jacqueline <marymarkie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 03:24:06 (EST)
Dont knock Seaham, I have been to Manchester!!!!! OHHH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP THE WORLD I WANT TO GET OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
R Black
Seaham, - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 19:39:55 (EST)
Jacqueline-did your parents have a good time visiting you in America? Glad your sister is doing well-did she remarry? Who do you keep in touch with from school (if anyone!)
old acquaintance
Seaham, - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 19:38:05 (EST)
Hi, don't know if you've gone yet Colin, but I hope you and your family have a great holiday, I got some photos from my sister who paid a visit to Seaham 3 weeks ago, the beach looks great and very clean. I would love to go back and see the changes, yo u will have to let me know what it is like for you, how many years since you were back? J.M. Happy belated birthday, hope you had a good one. Hi to everyone on the guest book.
Joan
Canada - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 19:36:11 (EST)
First look on guest book, been to Seaham few times, and i have to say it's the most culturally enlightening place i have ever been to, the arts, it famed gastronomic outlets, it's gentile towns people, i just find it the most delightful, cultural, spi ritual and aesthtically pleasing place i have ever had pleasure to experience ,that is having been all over the world, Boston vs Seaham, Boston blown out the water everytime................................................................................................................ The only thing that spoils this site are detractors who have yet to taste the full blown delights of LCL super strength and view this wonderous place through the Federation Breweries most famous product's goggles. So Miss M come back to the glorious wind swept utopia that is Seaham, consume a glass of the finest LCL money can buy and you too will forget conventional religion as Seaham in it's new form will become a religion unto it's self and you will bond forever with it's faithful disciples that are Mr Madheed amd Knee Pad and conflict will be no more. Ahmen
: armiek=arenightm
Mars - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11:06:04 (EST)
Whatever's happened to M/s Markie and that Thomas feller? Have they been frightened off the Guest/Book or cat got their tongues?
Seaham Resident
Seaham, - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11:03:50 (EST)
To Jacqueline Armes, Happy Birthday! Do not ask me how I remember it is your Birthday - but I do! Amazing! Though, I remember a lot of people's Birthdays. I have a great memory for that - it is a shame my sense of direction was not as good. Anyway, hop e you are having a great ? Birthday. I will not say how old you are - though I am guessing you are around 2 - 3 years older than John; and he is two almost three years older than myself. Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! God Bless from an old "Family Friend!" Jacqu eline.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11:02:27 (EST)
: Richard Head! What sort of name is that? Bet your friends call you Dick..... Get yersel a hat bonny lad and cover yersel up!
P Staines
Seaham, - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11:00:13 (EST)
Very interesting and informative Guest-book, certain corresspondents however seem to have a lot to say.
Richard Head
Sunderland, T/W UK - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 15:13:21 (EST)
my thanks to all who offered help with road map very good results,Ileft seaham in1938 i think i would get lost now on ce again thanks for your help,LES
L. Price <A337audi@aol.com>
Biggleswade, Beds UK - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 06:37:11 (EST)
ms, markie, glad your staying in u.s.a. a nation that wears nike and tommy hilfigger gear deserves you. my gear comes from ethel austin, not cambodia made by a 9 year old. although good old george minge , sorry i meant bush will put a stop to that
macavity
- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 17:22:49 (EST)
To Kneepads in the long grass-Come on old chappie ,we are getting a bit hard for subject matter,What...
Tony from Spain
Gods - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 17:21:20 (EST)
Jacqueline, wise up, don’t get wound up. For someone so educated and well travelled you are very predictable. If you were a fish you would get caught every day. Life does not have to be too serious. The best way of dealing with your fishermen friends f rom the docks is not to rise to the bait. Smile and have a nice day. Luv xxx
Beardy <: peterb@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 17:19:42 (EST)
Jackie my dear, how does it feel now the shoe is on the other foot? - I am obviously getting on your nerves just like you get on everyones bloody nerves on the guestbook. Lighten up little girl. God bless!!
Knee pads in the long grass
London, - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 15:21:59 (EST)
Would someone tell me what is happening about a proposed icerink in seaham if there is us peps from sunderland will use it because crowtree will not be reopened as far as we have been told
safcrule <safcrule@postmaster.co.uk>
Sunderland UK - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 09:20:44 (EST)
As an Ex Seaham Woman now married to a Welshman I along with my spouse took offence at the ramblings of MS Robinson and wish to point out to Mr Johnson that the Welsh are not whingers but are a nation of hard working and talented individuals who like m yself contribute significantly to the British economy. The majority of the Welsh people have a great sence of humour and are able to laugh at themselves but in the case of MS Robinson it was purely a malicious racial comment.
safrule <safcrule@postmaster.co.uk>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear UK - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 09:18:34 (EST)
The nack canteen had the worst spuds in the National Coal Board
joe
- Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:34:21 (EST)
: To "knee Pad in Long Grass" I take such an offense at your ignorant remarks. Where the heck you get that I was fat is beyond me! You know to this day, I am 32 years old today, I actually weigh 8 stone and 6 pounds. I am very proportioned for my heigh t of 5 feet 3 inches tall. I work out/swim and run 3-5 miles 3 -4 times per week. I eat only healthy food - very rarely do I eat Pizza's, chocolate and red meat. I do not know who you are, you are obviously a coward as you do not even reveal your real nam e. However, you are probably not someone I wish to communicate with, so please go and bug someone else and get a life!
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:33:05 (EST)
: I knew Jacqueline when she was at school and you are all wrong she was never FAT she was always very slim and slight.
Anon
- Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:31:04 (EST)
Leave the fence Jackie, you could have more fun in the shed.
Samatha Greaves <sg@hm.com>
- Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:30:00 (EST)
Ms. Markie - you mention you did not date until you were 19 and a half - surely you must mean STONES and not your age and I am sure a lot of people would just love to know where they can obtain an adjustable nose. God bless.
Knee pads in the long grass
London, - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 14:00:46 (EST)
Ms. Markie - you mention you did not date until you were 19 and a half - surely you must mean STONES and not your age and I am sure a lot of people would just love to know where they can obtain an ajustable nose. God bless.
Knee pads in the long grass
London, - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 14:00:20 (EST)
: I really take offense to the comments from: "Macavity" and "Knee Pads In The Long Grass." I was NEVER FAT! and I am still NOT FAT! I think you may be thinking of another Jacqueline. I actually remember one Jacqueline in my year who was a little on th e heavier side. Also, she was a little more "rough and tumble" so to speak. Maybe you are talking about her. I was always thin and was called such names as "Rattle Ribs" "Tin Ribs" "Skinny Minnie" etc... as well as "Concord" When I was younger I was so th in as was my face that my nose looked too long for my face. Though, Thank God! I have filled out a little now I am older and my nose adjusts very attractively to my face. Actually, I am more attractive now, than when I was younger - (Thank you to God!) Al so, I NEVER hung out at the Docks! I was pretty much a quiet girl - though, for whatever reason always seemed to get myself into trouble at school and with people! I was in the Church Choir, in the Brownies and Girl Guide! s and was a member of the Seaham Ametures. I am telling you, you have the wrong young woman you are thinking of. Besides, I did not date until I was 19 and a half when I went away to work in Germany. So you see, you are completely wrong! and I take offens e at your remarks. Though, I realize half or most of the "guest-book" enteries are written all with "good fun!" and "Humor" However, some enteries can really be hurtful; even if you don't mean for them to be. Anyway, take care and God Bless. Your "guest-b ook" friend, Jacqueline Markie.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 03:54:31 (EST)
ms, markie i remember you, you left seaham because you were caught in bed with next doors garden shed
mcavity
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 19:06:33 (EST)
Jacqueline; May-be one day but not to day May the Good Lord smile upon you***
Julie
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 18:30:45 (EST)
Don't worry 'as a young man I was taught to be cautious',have you heard he's coming down here into Spanish waters,God forbid...
tony from spain
espania - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 18:29:45 (EST)
Jackie, Jackie, Jackie - I have just worked out who you are. Yes, you are the Jackie that used to hang around the docks on a Friday night waiting for the boats to come in and I have to say that you ARE a large girl and have never been skinny. How can y ou say you have never heard of LCL - we sank a few around the harbour together.
Knee pads in the long grass
London, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 15:59:21 (EST)
To Shocked, you are right.in your last entry about Slim etc. Welcome back.
Sal
Seaham, Uk - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 14:04:09 (EST)
: An Interesting Observation: It was clearly noticable that quite a few members of the guest-book had made complaints about me when I was using the guest-book more frequently thna should have a few weeks/months ago. Even though I was not using offensiv e language or being insulting to individuals. I was merely being annoying to some, only because of my expressive opinions. However, I have noticed not one person has complained about "Mr. Slim" who continues to write in almost an "Island" language - perha ps, "ebonics" (African/American language)and is completely insulting not only people but the town of Seaham. I ask you - now where is your loyalty to Seaham? My word! You had plenty to say to me! and certainly put me in my place! But here, here! Along com es "Slim" and he can "Rap" away at insulting people and the town and no-one says a thing! I am amazed!
Shocked <mm>
USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 14:02:00 (EST)
: to get street map of seaham www.streetmap.co.uk seaham is on there somwhere
mad max
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:59:37 (EST)
: Nice one Isacc, you suckered Thomas good and proper that time, and he "thinks you could be right there" written by his own hand,
News Review <The Sunday Chimes>
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:58:33 (EST)
: Happy St Patrick's day [for yesterday], got mashed down the local due to Guinness being £1.00 a pint. I have a serious hangover... Pricey, if you read this or if anybody who knows Paul tell him, I'll see you in Dublin next weekend for the non-rugby match...
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:57:08 (EST)
Tony - Thomas said he wouldn't be interested in you unless your name ended with an "i". You of course that he has an exposed japs eye, and as the saying goes, "an eye for an eye" I'd be a little cautious if I were you.
Cautious <Veery cautious>
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:54:50 (EST)
TO L. PRICE. Go to upmystreet.com then put in the Seaham post code (start with SR7 then any 3 others eg. 4BD) and you will get the next best thing for free on your PC. If you want greater detail than this you'll have to get somone to purchase locally f or you and send it on. Hope this helps.
Helper
Seaham, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:53:03 (EST)
Early tomorrow I am leaving for 10 wonderful days in Teneriffe, before I leave however I would like to wish Jacqueline a very happy Birthday, have a great day tomorrow Jacqueline, I will certainly miss reading your missives but will "catch up" on my re turn, Happy Bithday and God Bless
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
UK - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:51:11 (EST)
I think the followingis very apt and much to the point: The Man cried out "God speak to me" and a Bird sang, but the Man did not hear! So the Man yelled "God speak to me" and the thunder rolled across the sky but the Man still did not listen. So the Man said "God let me see you" and a Star was born and shone brightly but the Man did not notice. So the Man shouted "God show me a miracle" and a Baby was born, but the Man did not know. So the Man cried out "God let me know you are there" whereupon God reached down and touched the Man, but the Man brushed away the Butterfly and walked on. The moral of the story is, don't miss out on a blessing because it is not "packaged" the way you think it should be, remember that God is everywhere, God bless all on this Holy Sabbath
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 13:49:17 (EST)
TO MR PEE CATCHING SLIM DA MAIN MAN IN DA HOUSE.FOGGINS IN DA BUS SOP DONT EVEN BORROW FAGS NEVER MIND A MAP.ANYWAY IT AINT GOT DALTON TURF ON IT.SO IT WILL BE NO WICKED.DA TURF DRAWA DA GEEZA WHO ERBAL REMEDYS DA MAPS WOULDENT LET IT RIP DA PLACE NO D ISRESPECT TO DA DOLTON CREWBIT DATS WOT HE SIAD.DA WICKEDEST PLACE TO CHECK A MAP IS DA MAP SHOP.WELL GOT TO GO NOW IAM ALMOST AT DA ERBAL REMEDY SHOP.(RESPECT)
DA MAIN MAN SLIM
DA REAL SEAHAM HARBOUR, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 11:44:56 (EST)
Randy, The only humping going on in the Dale is to do with the shaking-up of Motorists passing through the place, as all the snooty residents are old and decrepid thers not much "humping" going on at all
dick tracy
- Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 06:55:13 (EST)
Tony from Spain, Missing you? can't remember having you and I wouldn't be interested unless your name ended with an "i". Do enjoy reading your banter tho. good luck from
Thomas Johnson
UK - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 06:54:03 (EST)
: To L Price in Biggleswade. For the street Map you referred to. Try Foggins, The Bus Stop, Seaham Co Durham. They might have one.
P Catching
Seaham, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 06:52:49 (EST)
Thomas, if you haven't figured out what I meant by the "pen name" I used, then you are not what I thought you were, or you would have worked it out immediately. Not to worry.
Brian Orwell Arthur Zuccini
Seaham, - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 06:51:08 (EST)
I wonder if anyone can tell me where i can purchase a street map of seaham,have tried down south,no luck.would be much obliged for any info yous sincerly LESl
L. Price <A337audi@aol.com>
Biggleswade, Beds - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 17:57:36 (EST)
What's the matter Thomas,are you missing me?
Tony from Spain
Spain - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 17:55:50 (EST)
I'd like some more information on humping in Dalton le Dale please. Can anyone help?
Randy <Randy@ao;.co.uk>
Crewe - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 17:54:43 (EST)
: Issac Hunt, You could be right my friend, will have to check more carefully in future, regards
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 17:53:15 (EST)
TO ALL GUESTBOOKERS, ALL ENTRIES WHICH WERE HELD UP DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SERVER ARE NOW (HOPEFULLY) ENTERED.
Sadie <sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:11:22 (EST)
: Thomas. I am no great cricket fanatic. Footie is more my scene but I thought the Aussies were actually coming over here this summer and they were to give us a pasting.
Issac Hunt
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:08:48 (EST)
: Well, well, Mr Oz Brian. You hit the nail neatly when you talk about "the rules of cricket that applied at the time". My point is that leg theory should now be returned to the game with the death of the man for whom it was suspended. I have nothing a gainst Mr Bradman though it's sad to see a game modified to suit the weakness of one player. Given your rabid pro Australianism I take it you're an immigrant to the place. I wonder whether you could explain to me why it is that bowlers who skittle out Aus tralian batsmen are quickly accused of 'chucking'? Perhaps it's just coincidence..
The Skipper <batsman@wicket.com>
Cheltenham - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:07:23 (EST)
Jacquiline, Can Men & the Fairer sex just be Platonic type friends? My dear that will take a lot of thinking about! Its even harder than asking can the Israili's and Arab's kiss and make up? Will get back to you on that one, by the way my comment of 15th Feb. was a joke I heard at my local Club!
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:05:14 (EST)
: Nice response to Skipper Brian (on the infamous "body-line" bowling)but I nevertheless thought you were wasting your words to some extent.I mean, what would a Pom know about cricket? Or rugby? Or tennis? (unless the Pom is a Canadian of course).Or an y sport played internationally? The main sporting achievement is football hooliganism, at which, by world standards, they excel, but sadly (you guessed it) not at the game.Sad, but true!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:01:53 (EST)
Tony from Spain,You say that "this may be the last contribution" you make to the Guest book! I hope you're not jusy saying that to make us all feel good, I think you are another "weakest link" Mate
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 12:00:10 (EST)
So the Welsh are taking offence at the "ramblings of a certain T.V. presenter! Shame on them, will they (the Welsh) never learn to take a joke or mild wind-up without shouting Racist? It is the same with the Scottish and to a lesser extent the Irish. They are quick to condemn, without reading between the lines and having a good laugh at themselves. Is it only us English who can take a joke in the U.K.? I think its time for us English to "cut loose" from the U.K and go it alone,lets stop subsidising the Welsh, Scotish and Irish to the tune of Billions of ££££ eah year, they certainly dont appreciate the sacrifices we make on their behalf, lets start talk ing about independance for the English and cut loose those humourless moaning W. I. & Ss What do other English People think? The savings we make could be spent on lots of things like a reduction in Taxes more Hospitals for England, there would still be a place for any foreigner who wanted to come here to work and pay their way, but lets cut loose from the whingers!
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham >
UK - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:54:55 (EST)
How about some positive thinking on these le-Dale humps? They have the potential to become a local attraction. With a bit of slick marketing, and the addition of a few stalls along the side of the road selling plastic models of the humps, and baseball caps with "I Humped Seaham" on them.Pretty soon you could get a Euro Grant for new business ventures, then you could franchise the humps to Murton and Ryhope, and maybe even Peterlee, though they are a bit slow to accept new technology up there.There woul d a decrease in unemployment due to the need to provide traffic wardens, or "Hump Controllers".What an opportunity!
nobby <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:52:54 (EST)
Sitting on the outside looking in as I am, I suspect there is more to these humps than meets the eye (or shock-absorber)and there-in lies the clue. Could it be that whoever installed the humps was given a back-hander by the garage selling new shocks? P erhaps an expose` letter to the Editor of the Sun could throw open Page 3 to some Seaham humps? They could then be marketed as a tourist attraction!Stalls could be set up all along Dalton-le-Dale road selling plastic replicas of the humps, and baseball ca ps with "I humped Seaham" on them.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:51:25 (EST)
HAIRYCHEST Well said that man, I remember the accident you refer to, didn't it take out a section of fence where the relatives place flowers annually in remembrance. ALSO were they not Seaham folk who were killed on their way to an early shift at a Pe terlee factory. If you think about it, gritting Dalton-le-Dale roads benefits those who pass through the village more than the people living in it, obviously, they use more of the road. That's enough from me, by the way I assume you're male - hairychest a n' all that!
Daler
- Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:49:55 (EST)
Oh Mr Jolly. Taking the intellectual line eh? I can see I'm not a match for you when it comes to clever repartee. Getting back to your earlier point about local councillors - how about it? It's easy, you speak up with your real name, you stand for elec tion and then, if you're chosen, you work hard for your community whilst being insulted by all the lazy people of the town. Now, you could do that couldn't you? I'm sure you're not a bit frightened of hard work and a few half witted insults. Come on out o f your closet Mr Jolly - let's see what you're made of.
P Catching
Seaham, - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:47:51 (EST)
I am a teacher at Westlea Primary School and we are currently on-line looking at your website. Hopefully in the summer term class 4, 28 year 2 children will be visiting Seaham Coastal Centre as part of their geography work. If you have any information you could send us prior to our visit, we would be extremely grateful. Yours sincerely,
Westlea Children
Seaham, - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:46:02 (EST)
: Hello Mr Jolly,Brill letter on 4th March couldnt agree with you more.As for you Catching put your name to good use and go Catching the rats in the Daltonite beck.Oh sorry I forgot to introduce myself Dicks the name Dick Tracy.
Dick Tracy
Seaham, England - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:44:30 (EST)
Brian Orwell Arthur Zuccini, I dont understand your criticism of 5th March? Are you responding to one of my letters or a forgery put down to me?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, UK - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:36:24 (EST)
Stop Press, What a great win for the England Cricket Team against the Sri Lankans, it was a hard fought game, but we prevailed in the end. It augers well for our Summer tour down in the Colonies, when our Australian friends will have a real battle on their hands! Look out Oz Brian & Co the Mother Country is coming to tan your hides.
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
UK - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 08:44:53 (EST)
I have a message from beyond the grave for Mary of North America from someone calling themselves Tess or Terrie. " A hard man is good to find"
Mistic Mug <misty@playforme.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 07:40:37 (EST)
Julie, Why is it that you will not tell me who you are? I am curious! You can, if you wish e-mail me who you are, then no-one else on the guest-book will know your full identity. I will not tell them. But, I would like to know what your full name was i n school. Then, again, I can put a face to the name. Take Care!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 22:57:21 (EST)
peter regan glad you liked damiens photo with a dandelion behind his ear.
damiens nan
seaham, - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 20:27:32 (EST)
I think it is time for John Armes to come clean and admit he is one Mr Madheed, come on John it was a good laugh while it lasted, I also know you from way back, we used to have many a good laugh tog. time to come clean.
Dick Tracy <d.tracy@yesteryear.com>
- Friday, March 16, 2001 at 17:39:07 (EST)
Beardy: Thanks for your comment on the 16th Take care
Julie
- Friday, March 16, 2001 at 17:26:18 (EST)
To "John Armes" If you happen to get this message - which you may well indeed - if you visit the guest-book. Anyway, aI have just remembered it is your sister, Jacqueline's Birthday on March 21st (two days after mine!) Please tell her, that your long t ime "family friend!" Miss Katherine Mary Markie (Jacqueline.)Sends her Best Wishes and a Happy Birthday! Hope you are well. I tried to e-mail you, but oh! Poof! your e-mail address would not work. So I just gave up. Take Care and God Bless!
Jacqueline
- Friday, March 16, 2001 at 17:20:23 (EST)
Jacqueline I am happy and well i now live in Australia and its a great county,But england will always be my home, May God smile upon you
Julie
- Friday, March 16, 2001 at 17:15:03 (EST)
I think this website and the guest book are brilliant. And the picture of Damian with a dandelion behind his lug is now in my PCs wallpaper. I shouldnt say it, because it might start an infestation of Seaham, but I travelled 25 miles from Crawcrook to give my Jack Russell dog a decent stretch of his legs on the beach, now that you cant take the dog anywhere for the Foot and Mouth. I've always liked Seaham and dawdon, and its clear to me that the cyber residents are people with life and soul. And what a nice argumentative guest book. If somebody wants a point of view, ABOLISH ALL SCHOOLS!! All the best, Peter
Peter Regan <peter.regan1@btinternet.com>
Crawcrook, Tyne & Wear UK - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 16:19:40 (EST)
Julie. I think your second message on the 15th should have started – Jacqueline I have set you up. Luv xxx
Beardy <peterb@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 14:37:51 (EST)
Dear Julie and Jacqueline, may the Lord bless you both and may you go forth and multiply.
Frank
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 23:49:41 (CST)
I think Julie is right. It would be good for Jacqueline to go to a developing country and take up a missionary position.
Frank
Canada - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 23:36:12 (CST)
Dear "Julie" I think that was the kindest comment you have made toward me - Thank you! If it is that you are off to "Sunny" Seaham for your holidays to visit family and friends; then where is it that you are? And please, what is your last name? I am te lling you I just do not know who you are. I mean I remember a few Julie's: Julie High, Julie Lennon, Julie Robinson(Or was it Robertson - not sure!)I think there was a Julie who use to hang out with Tracy Pigg and Gwen Oliver. Otherwise, I do not remember any other Julie's! I would like to know who you are so I can put a face to your name. Whatever you are doing - I hope you are happy and well. You can e-mail me if you wish.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 21:06:35 (CST)
Jacqueline: I seem to have up-set you, For that i am sorry I did not intend too. As for my hatefull comments I didnt think they were. I do not need to go to the slums in any areaas i have seen the real world and there is good and bad in it. As for you r offer (sorry) Im off home to sunny seaham for my summer holidays to vist family and friends, maybe next year as i do intend to visit again the country in which you live in. May God be with you.JULIE
Julie
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 19:22:27 (CST)
To "Julie" If you cannot use your full name (first and last) without making your nasty, hateful comments to me on this guest-book - where you are making yourself look like a pretty petty baby! Then, do yourself a favor, and keep your hateful comments t o yourself. Believe me, I know what the real world is - I have not just lived in Seaham Harbour all my life. You just need to come to the slum areas of Chicago and then you see the real world. That is not even a third of what a tragic mess our world is in . I have not just lived in Chicago, you know. I went to University in Pennsylvania, worked in Virginia - about 1 hr away from Washington D.C. I worked in Missouri and Texas. Also have been to 31 states as well as lived in Germany and Switzerland.... and t ravelled to other countries within and around Europe, Africa and Canada. I know what the real world consists of. It consists of trying to be nice to all people, wheather they annoy you or not - still be kind to them. The real world also consists of unders tanding a multitude of personalities and working along side by side with all kinds of people from all ethnic, social economical backgrounds - without passing judgement. Julie, I suggest, and I will pay for your flight, in the summer for you to come out an d visit with me. I think then, you will have a much more positive prespective of "who I am" I am not who I was in school. My old college friend, from Durham came last year and she was quite surprised with how I live my life and how "down-to-earth" I actua lly am. Now if you have nothing nice to say to me, then please ignore my enteries and keep your comments to yourself. Have a good day and I wish you the best. Your friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 18:35:06 (CST)
Jacqueline "Why don't you get a life ? Or better still go to a developing country, and see what life is all about I'm sure you will come away with a better understanding of people and of your-self.May. May be then you can look back on the guest book a nd see just how big headed you were.May god be with you.
Julie
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 17:44:03 (CST)
HELP Will someone email this address and tell tommo it's for real and ask him to meet the Stirer (only one r it's my trademark you see) in the chat room?
notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com <notthomasjohnson@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 15:58:14 (CST)
So Tommo, you have been "thinging". I always knew you couldn't thing - oops sorry - think.
NTS <Just a Boy>
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 15:45:10 (CST)
So who is the bogus Dick Tracy from the real Dick Tracy you peace of shit.Use your own handle.
The Real Dick Tracy
Seaham England, - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 15:31:23 (CST)
HI DUDES SOMETHING PAST MY LUGHOLES TODAY A NEW SAYING (RED SKY AT NIGHT LIVESTOCK ALITE)HA HA HA.ANYWAY DICK TRACY COOL NAME MAN A JOKE FOR YA MAN WHAT DOES YA GET IF LIE ALL THE WOMEN IN DALTON LE DALE END TO END 300 TIT RAMPS}HA HA HA .GOOD MAN EH.D ICK MY MAIN MAN HOWZ YA DOING MAN GIVES ME FIVE MAN. ANY WAYS MAN GOT TO GO NOW IAM NEARLY AT THE BRIGE
SLIM
THE REAL SEAHAM HARBOUR, - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 13:22:47 (CST)
Miss Markie L.C.L is a very strong larger made at Gateshead.
DR Giggles <Dawdon>
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 12:16:15 (CST)
If all the Women in Dalton-le-Dale were laid end to end, so what, who cares?
Dick Tracy <Seaham England>
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 09:30:31 (EST)
Jacqueline, LCL is a type of inferior Lager I am lead to understand! I much prefer a Pint of traditional English beer I have a suggestion I have been thinging about for some time, to put to the Guest-Book I'll give details later, God bless and good luck
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
UK - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 07:03:00 (EST)
If all the girls in Seaham were laid end to end................I wouldn't be a bit surprised
P Staines <PS@.com>
Ryhope, - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 05:03:21 (EST)
Wad some pow'r the giftie gie us, t' see oorsel's as others see us.
Frank
Manitoba Canada - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 03:00:58 (EST)
Alav & P.Catching,Thanks for the music sites...
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 02:40:41 (EST)
i love to read the guestbook i find it quite interesting BUT i get so bored reading some of the entries.miss markie needs to sit back a while just so we can get newcomers on site.
anon
seaham, durham england - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 22:08:26 (EST)
markie markie markie please give the townfolk of this less than perfect place for you back. you have no fond memories of seaham so why do you insist on returning through our guestbook.seaham is a great place and you of all people should know as you wou ld not be where you are today if you got your education elsewhere
seaham girl through and through <seaham>
seaham, england - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 21:57:56 (EST)
You know since I have lived in the USA for the past 10 years - though I go out with friends to different Irish pubs and have, in my college days over here gone to some nightclubs in Georgetown. However, I really don't drink - very rarely do I have an a lcohol drink. Therefore, I have been curious for a long time as to what "Mr.Madheed" talks about when he says he is off to the Mill-Inn for a "LCL." What the heck is an "LCL?" I mean, I just must live on cloud nine at times, either that or am I so behind the times and naive?! But someone tell me what is a "LCL"?
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 19:45:46 (EST)
Dick Tracy Wrong again Mr Madheed is J.A.(confirmed)
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
- Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 16:36:48 (EST)
Mr Jolly, The only thing you have going for you is that you are "not a Daler" To suggest that I am Mad Max is the rambling of a Maniac, Suggest you grow up I could suggest that you were "the stirrer" but you cant be cos I think the stirrer has some sort of Brain
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
UK - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 15:40:15 (EST)
TJ/MM,JM/MM,You are the same people why because all you both do is stick up for each other,come out youre blocked.
Dick Tracy
Seaham, England - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 15:36:55 (EST)
COOL SLIM,YOURE COOL MAN,BUT MR MADHEEEED I DONT THINK U R COOL Y U ASK YOURSELF?HA ITS COS U DRINK L.C.L LOW CALORIE LARGER U GIRLY,TRY A COOOOL DRINK BUD ICE HA!HA!HA!
MR FREEZE
ICE COUNTY ICE LAND - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 15:19:29 (EST)
Hello Jaqueline, Mothers Day in England is Sunday 25th March.
Gill
- Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 13:08:21 (EST)
i am looking for my brother melvin william mestre. He goes by the name will or willy. last seen in homer alaska in 1992. he has brown curly hair and brown eyes, about 5' 9" and olive skin. he is now 34 years old. if you know where he is PEASE e-mail me . willy - i have never given up hope and i miss you. i love you little brother. plese someone help me.
renee roccaforte (mestre) <robertrenee@webtv.net>
redwood city, california usa - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 00:02:02 (EST)
i am looking for my brother melvin william mestre. He goes by the name will or willy. last seen in homer alaska in 1992. he has brown curly hair and brown eyes, about 5' 9" and olive skin. he is now 34 years old. if you know where he is PEASE e-mail me . willy - i have never given up hope and i miss you. i love you little brother. plese someone help me.
renee roccaforte (mestre) <robertrenee@webtv.net>
redwood city, california usa - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 00:01:53 (EST)
i am looking for my brother melvin william mestre. He goes by the name will or willy. last seen in homer alaska in 1992. he has brown curly hair and brown eyes, about 5' 9" and olive skin. he is now 34 years old. if you know where he is PEASE e-mail me . willy - i have never given up hope and i miss you. i love you little brother. plese someone help me.
renee roccaforte (mestre) <robertrenee@webtv.net>
redwood city, california usa - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 00:01:44 (EST)
i am looking for my brother melvin william mestre. He goes by the name will or willy. last seen in homer alaska in 1992. he has brown curly hair and brown eyes, about 5' 9" and olive skin. he is now 34 years old. if you know where he is PEASE e-mail me . willy - i have never given up hope and i miss you. i love you little brother. plese someone help me.
renee roccaforte (mestre) <robertrenee@webtv.net>
redwood city, california usa - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 00:00:51 (EST)
Can anyone tell me when it is Mother's Day in England? In the USA Mother's Day is in May. I know Mother's Day in England is sometime in March. However, I never know the exact date. I hope I have not missed it. When I called home the other day neither o f my parents mentioned it. I usually send them flowers in May for Mother's Day, but do like to sent some kind of card/flowers for traditional English Mother's Day in March.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 20:40:00 (EST)
Joe. Forget all those dogdy music sites and go direct to the musicians at http://www.wink.ifrance.com it's the ONLY place to go.....
P Catching <pcatch@hotmail.com>
seaham, - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 17:44:35 (EST)
Joe, Gnotella is a good music site, also Bearshare. They both allow the download of not only music, but exe, zip, mpg, text files etc.etc.
Alan Dobson <dobsonja@hotmail.com>
Penzance, Cornwall - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 14:43:14 (EST)
MR FREEZE HIIII HOW YA DOING MAN PRITTY COOOL COMMENTS THE OTHER NIGHT NICE TO SEE SOME GOOD DUEDS ON HERE FOR A CHANGE ROCK ON MAN. WELL GOT TO GO NOW IAM ALMOST AT THE BRIGE
SLIM
THE REAL SEAHAM HARBOUR, - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 13:51:03 (EST)
Thomas Johnson or should i say MAD MAX come clean you waterbag tell the good people of Seaham who you realy are. And as for you MARKIE or should i say MAD MAXIEM swear on the holy Bible you are not her.Where do i get this from well your the only two people who like each other on this site.
Mr Jolly
Not A Daler, - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 13:43:55 (EST)
Hi, I would be intewrested to hear news of an old schoolfriend - Ray Stubbs. Best wishes, Ken Johnson
ken johnson <kendawdon@aol.com>
witney, oxfordshire england - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 20:16:02 (EST)
You People Who Claim You ARE TIRED OF ME - Well... If you were so tired of me, then STOP with all THE NASTY REMARKS against me. Also, STOP MENTIONING MY NAME in your entries. Think of something else worthwhile to talk about other than talking about Jac queline Markie! You are all, (those who continue to drag my name in the dirt)doing yourselves an injustice. You are making yourselves look like you are "petty" children! We are adults remember! For crying out loud! Stop with the hateful remarks and discus s something that is more important than my name.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 20:09:38 (EST)
To "Andrea" I work as a governess - I am not a nanny. I teach the children in their home. I do that so that I can earn a decent salary in order for me to continue with the work I truly love and that is working with the poor in the cities and at the cri sis centers. After all, if we are to help others, shouldn't we be able to help ourselves first? Nor, do I make the poor to be "saints." I just have a lot of compassion for the poor and for the mentally ill. Those are the one's who need the most help. I am fortunate; and my way of giving "thanks" to God and thanks to my parents for all their love and support is by helping others who are not as fortunate as myself. I am very happy with my work and what I do.
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 20:04:19 (EST)
A change of subject... Anybody know any free music sites now Napster's under threat. I'm still able to download at the moment but it wont be long before thats scuppered. If everybody is fed up of Ms.Markie just ignore her...is'nt that right Jackie pet.
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 18:51:32 (EST)
Ms Markie, If you are a graduate and qualified to teach why do you 'look after children in a private home? By that I presume you mean you are a nanny. And why do you think all the people in the homeless shelter are wonderful? I imagine they are a mi x like the rest of us. It sounds very condesending to make them all into saints. And no I didn't go to school with you.
Andrea <andrea@norwood.u-net.com>
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 17:43:35 (EST)
Someone's been signing themselves "Seahamite". What's that mean then? Is it like a sodomite what likes the coastal reaches?
T Bone
(Of the Parkside Bones), - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 16:59:29 (EST)
P Catching,It all depends which bus you are on love.
Dick Tracy
Seaham, England - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 16:22:03 (EST)
WELL HI TO YOU ALL ,JUST FOUND THIS SITE,ITS COOL.MR FREEZE IS MY NAME MR JOLLY,SLIM I THINK YOUR REALLY COOL BUT WHO IS MAD MAXI BOY WHAT A DIV.STAY COOL EVERYONE.
MR FREEZE
ICE COUNTY, ICELAND - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 16:06:18 (EST)
Been away for a well-earned winter break. Just catching up on the guest book. I thought I may have returned to a Markie Free Zone, but no, the girl has gone absolutely raving Chitty Chatty Bang Bang bonkers. Jenny - you were right, it was me who entere d the stupid comment about the guest book being open to everybody. However, that was before that perverted prat left those offensive remarks about children. So your observation is correct, I have changed my mind about that. At the time I was a new reader of the guest book and I suppose I was also defending Ms. Markie's right to say what she thought. Guess what? I think I was wrong again. I am so bored with her stupid repetitive nonsense I am ready for another break. Do parrots really live for 32 years? L uv XXX
Beardy <peterb@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 14:40:40 (EST)
What a wonderfully intelligent person you are Ms Markie. I can't get enough of your banter. You are such a Humanist and have a way with words that makes this Guest Book more interesting than most. I love the way you try to put people on the right tr ack, and endeavour to improve their morals. I love your country, I love the new President who is obviously almost as intelligent as yourself. Keep up the good work, keep us interested in this site, we can't wait for your next message. God bless you and keep you with us forever. Yor humble servant.
An out of my mind looney <Cloud Cuckoo Land>
Above, Above Above - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 14:30:51 (EST)
To "John Green" and others, I think some of you are purposely provoking and being very un-pleasant. First, I do not put people down. I have never put one person down on this guest-book, even when they are making rude and insulting remarks toward me and calling me "fat cow." (when I was indeed never fat to begin with. If they have a good memory they will know I was always so thin.) Yes, it is right that I write a lot when I make entries. However, my entries are never insulting toward any particular "one " individual or to people in general. Second, most of the time I am writing in response to the remarks people have made against me. Third, I usually write in regards to what I hear on the News - either political issues or, yes, religious issues. I think, some of you people cannot stand the fact that I have some pretty decent "come-backs" for your hatefulness - and you all wonder why I have never returned home to Seaham. Why would I want to? If people continue to give me hate messages and still hold hatefu l grudges from way back when in school about 15-20 years ago. If you all would stop mentioning my name in your messages, then I would not respond to you. I wish you all the best - Best Wishes!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 14:15:28 (EST)
Julie - Do you still, still have that terrible facial hair?
Increasingly Harry
Northlea, - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 12:17:12 (EST)
hi there, ive just found the seaham web page and i have a few questions: who is jackie? are you the person who manages the site?why do you put people down so much?
john <john_green_2000uk@yahoo.co.uk>
seaham, co.durham england - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 11:10:44 (EST)
Hi, I'm with Lucy, I also scroll over JM's messages, they all say the same old thing, I am not against anyone who loves their work, God, America, etc but do we have to have it shoved down our throats every time we come on the guest book.
Joan
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 11:09:15 (EST)
Sorry I was so personal in that last entry, but the domination of the site by one person is beginning to get to me. There is something strange about emailing the guest book over and over again with the same information about where you live and what you r work is. Its as if we're not showing that we're impressed enough yet and its making me tired. Jacky we know where you live, that you do humanitarian work, that you consider yourself well travelled intelligent ditsy outspoken fit religous classy and ever ything else. You keep telling us the same things over and over again. We already know.
seahamite
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 11:00:49 (EST)
Jacky, do you always mention your outspoken ditsy personality becuase secretly you know you dont have one?
Seahamite
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 08:08:23 (EST)
Jacky, you said you like to listen to cultural music. What the hell kind of music couldn't be described as cultural?
Doc2000
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 08:03:57 (EST)
Jacky, you said you like to listen to cultural music. What the hell kind of music couldn't be described as cultural?
Doc2000
- Monday, March 12, 2001 at 08:03:49 (EST)
Julie - do you still have that terrible facial hair?
Harry
Northlea, - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 07:11:32 (EST)
To "JULIE" If I really thought I was "somebody" don't you think that I would be using my Degree and teaching in a Private School. Instead, I have no desire to teach in a Private school with wealthy kids and teachers who have no idea about reality and t he "Real World" I prefer to work with the poor in the homeless shelters and at the crisis centers. I do, however, care for children in a private home so that I can earn a decent salary. Otherwise, I am actually very down-to-earth. I love working with all people - especially at the homeless shelter - they are great! If in the next few years I do not end up getting married, I would be very happy leaving America and going to Africa or other developing countries and doing missionary work. I think you need to get to know me on an adult level and forget about when we were teenagers - that was 15 - 20 years ago. I do not even remember who you are - but I wish you the best and hope you are well.
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 19:57:58 (EST)
Yes you may suggest that Jimmy, in fact go right ahead cobber (I know you love to be called that, I read it somewhere)
Arthur Mullard <Mullard@Seaham.co.uk>
- Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 18:29:26 (EST)
May I suggest you close down this boring guestbook and open in it's place a page for adults. R.I.P.
Jimmy Gilbert <jimmyg1@bigpond.com>
Balga, W/A Australia - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 17:50:27 (EST)
Well Dick Tracy - a bit predictable reaching straight for the abuse like that, don't you think? So anyway pet. Which is is it? Dick........or Tracy?
P Catching
seaham, - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 17:08:54 (EST)
Paul, the word you sought to spell was 'eejit' - funny that....
George
Sundeland, - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 17:02:38 (EST)
Jacqueline As i remember you were picked on and bullied at school because you thought you were something then. Just goes to show some people never change.
Julie
- Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 16:22:47 (EST)
Dear fellow guests Re: Ms. Markie (Jackie! Jackie! Jackie!) - How does everybody feel about having a "whip round" to try and pay this bloody nuisance off? I personally would be prepared to give money to Comic Relief just as long as this woman stays off the guestbook. I don't know about other people, but when I see a long boring message I know it is from her and I just skip past it. Please Mr. Mason can you set a page up just for her - she can then happily converse with herself and probably spend many hours doing it!
Lucy
London, - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 16:00:20 (EST)
Hello George, not evereyone is a bore or did you not like school owing to the fact you only had one brain cell and now lead a poor existance. Once an eediot always an eediot. Some of us like to reminisce.
paul
sunderland, tyne and wear england - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 15:10:23 (EST)
You don't have to be an American citizen to claim anything, you just have to pat taxes. And what about that humility promise. My values are a little more realistic than yours of other people
amazed
- Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 14:37:10 (EST)
To "Amazed" Well I was quite shocked to hear from the English people at the Britannia Club who have lived in America for years (longer than I have) that they felt the American pension was a lot higher than the British pension. So, they became American Citizens so that they could get American benifits as they were better than the British benifits. Also, I do not even remember that "Julie" and she made such a horrible, nasty entry about me on the guest-book. (Which incidentially, is breaking the "guest-b ook" code of ethics!)If you can defend someone calling another "fat cow" which is insulting and demeaning, and then be annoyed at the other person for defending herself and trying very hard not to use abusive language or to be demeaning, then I should ask yourself to reflect on your own values. If you want to defend "Julie" then so be it! I could careless! But you have never heard me use abusive language on this guest-book or deliberately insult someone and provoke trouble. Nor will you ever! Also, I thin k my dad will have fun in the USA and enjoy going to church with me.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 14:07:40 (EST)
Jacqueline haven't we been a busy typer in the one day I missed visiting the guestbook. I suggest instead of pitying a country you haven't even wanted to visit in 10 years you look closer to home. Did you know that 80% of all Americans who make it to a ge 65 live on social security alone, which is BELOW the poverty line. And, I doubt dear old George W will help, he's too busy trying to keep him and his vice-president sober. Also if your dad wanted to spend his holidays at church I doubt he would be spending all his hard earned money and travelling 3000 miles to a daughter who won't visit him. Extend your so called tolerance and let him be. Lastly remember that humility promise for Lent I think that went out of the window with the bragging of how better your life is to Julie and your ability to go to a spa whenever. As Shakespeare once said "The lady doth protest too much"
Amazed at Ms Markie's typing stamina
- Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 12:56:33 (EST)
Hello Mr Jolly,Brill letter on 4th March couldnt agree with you more.As for you P.Catching put your name to good use and go Catching the rats in the DALE beck you old fart.
Dick Tracy
Seaham, England - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 12:56:11 (EST)
You all thought that I hated Seaham so much - not true! I am actually going to give a lecture about the history of Seaham at the Britannia club on May 11th. My parents sent to me the book written by the wonderful author Trevor Williamson "Images Of Sea ham" it is outstanding! and gives a great view of the history of our town. I will not only use the information in this book, I will also do some other research and make the lecture on Seaham harbor the most interesting lecture ever. The rest of the member s of the Britannia Club who are from the south, will be green with envy! They will all want to come to Seaham. ( I told you deep down I have some loyalty!)
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 07:45:22 (EST)
To "Stan" I am glad you enjoyed Woodfield Mall. It is still a great Mall. Perhaps it has a lot more shops now since the 1980's. It is actually a huge Mall. I was there just on Friday afternoon after work - buying a few odds and ends. I am going to take my parents there (as well as the places in the city!) They have a number of great restraunts in the Mall. My favorite is the "Cheesecake Factory." I am also glad for you that you enjoyed being home to see your family. Someday, I am sure I will enjoy visi ting home - for now I am happy staying here. Though, Stan if you read through some of the "hate-mail" I have received from some people who still live in their "school days" do you blame me for not wanting to visit Seaham - I mean, for crying out loud!It i s pathetic! And you know I am telling you, I was the one who was always picked at at school. I was forever being hit by (well, I will not name her)My parents had to get the police to the school as the bullying got out of hand. I was once chased all the wa y from Northlea school by about 15 kids boys and girls, to my home as they were going to "get me!" I was called such names at school that were just the worst of the worst. Yes, I was bullied something terrible at school. A lot of kids are, but I think onc e we get in our 30's people should let go of it. I cannot beleive that "Julie" is being so hateful. I tell you, Stan, it is not that I do not like Seaham, it is that some people still live in the 1980's and why would I want to subject myself to that kind of abuse. I love my parents and rest of the family, and cannot wait to see them in a few weeks time.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 07:35:42 (EST)
To the person who wished me "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" again, "THANK YOU!" Sorry I mistakenly took you for "Julie" who obviously did not wish me a "happy birthday." To the person who did, I wish I knew who you were. I hope you are well. God Bless.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 07:23:48 (EST)
"Julie" if you do not have the decency or the guts to say who you really are - your full name. So that I can picture you (after all these years about 15 years)Then, it is obvious you are still a bit of a rough lass and likes to make trouble. Also have not grown up. If you can still feel hatred toward someone after 15 years - my Goodness! You obviously have some major problems. You and I are on two totally different level in our lives. I am not saying that I am better than you, what I am saying is that we are no longer in school, we are in our 30's and we are working women - adults! and why the hell would we hold a hateful grudge from 15 years ago or so? I do not have time for petty arguements. Julie just either say your full name and why you hate me o r just ignore my comments as I will ignore you. There are far more important things in this society to be concerned about, other than you continuing to hate someone you knew in school. Get over it! If we did have our "arguements" in school, I most likely have forgotten as it is not important to my life or my work. Also, I most likely can laugh about our own childish/teenage years imaturity and stupidity! Julie,I am not interested in what we argued about 15 years ago - just move on with your life. I wish y ou the best!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 07:20:31 (EST)
Um! I remember travelling daily down Algonquin from 12 Oaks at Arlington Heights to UOP at Des Plaines. I remember well walking around Woodfield Mall back in 1980 when Thorntons opened a shop there and there was a line for miles. I enjoyed it all treme ndously. Best of all I loved coming back to the UK and travelling to my birthplace,walking around Seaham, meeting my family and being so glad that I was home!
Stan
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 04:44:10 (EST)
Jacqueline. Indeed Why would i wish you a happy birthday. Make sure you address your answers to the correct person as i can assure you it was not this Julie that wished you a happy birthday. Oh as for me doing an injustice to my-self i think not and nor do i live i n the passed, as some may do . Get over it you sad little person. Your dribblings in the gest book is a wast of space. GET A LIFE.
Julie
- Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 00:49:25 (EST)
To "Julie" why on earth would you bother to wish me "Happy Birthday" and then give me such an insulting message. Obviously you are a very bored young woman - if you have nothing better to do than to write hateful messages to people. I pity you! Have yo u not grown up as yet? If you were in my year at school then you must be either 31 or 32 years, my goodness, "Julie" you are really behaving very imature and not giving yourself a great reputation. You are doing yourself an injustice! I mean, I may bug so me people on this "Guest-book" by my out-spoken personality, but I am not at all dilebrately hateful or mean. And I think everyone on the "guest-book" knows that. They know I talk too much on this guest-book about controversial issues and always put in my 2 cents worth of my opinions, but I am never purposely hateful or ignorant toward people. Come on Julie, get your act together and do yourself some justice!
jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 00:11:06 (EST)
You know I am NOT FAT and I NEVER WAS FAT! If you remember I was called such names as "tin ribs" and "skinny ribs" I am actually a well proportioned "5feet3inches" 8 stone and a few pounds, young woman. Who eats very healthy and takes excellent care of my appearance. I can do that as I earn a decent salary and can go off to the spa whenever I want. I think you are being so hateful and imature and you need to get a life! Or are you still living in the 1980's when you were a teenager. We are all now adul ts (in our 30's) - so grow up and let-go of the grudges and the hatefulness. I wil pray for you and so will most of the people on the "guest-book." God Bless, your friend, Jacqueline.
JACQUELINE <MARY MARKIE@AOL.COM>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 23:58:17 (EST)
Jacqueline You are so fucking boaring get a life you sad silly big fat cow . How do i know you , I went to school with you and i bet your still fat
julie
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 22:31:48 (EST)
TO "OLD AQUAINTANCE" THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY WISH - ESPECIALLY HERE ON THE "GUEST-BOOK." I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE. YOU COULD BE A NUMBER OF A FEW PEOPLE. THOUGH ONLY ANDREA SPURR WOULD REMEMBER MY BIRTHDAY, AS Y OURS IS 6 DAYS BEFORE MINE - ON THE 13TH MARCH AND I ALWAYS SEND YOU A BIRTHDAY CARD - IT IS ON THE WAY - A BIT LATE, BUT IT WILL GET THERE. OR, IF YOU ARE NOT ANDREA, WELL, JUST WHO ARE YOU???? I AM SO CURIOUS! PLEASE DO NOT KEEP ME IN "SUSPENSE" ANYWAY, WHOEVER YOU ARE - AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY! THIS YEAR I AM EXCITED ABOUT MY AGE AND DON'T MIND I AM GETTING OLDER. MY GOODNESS! I CAN'T BELIEVE I WILL BE 32 YEARS OLD ON THE 19TH! ALSO, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MY PARENTS - I HA VE A BUSY SCHEDULE FOR THEM, BUT WE WILL HAVE FUN. ALL MY FRIENDS CANNOT WAIT TO MEET MY PARENTS. MY DAD WILL HAVE A FIELD DAY, AS ALL MY FRIENDS ARE CATHOLIC AND MY DAD.... WELL.... HE IS NOT TOO FOND OF SOME CATHOLICS, BUT I THINK HE MIGHT STILL COME TO CHURCH WITH ME. BY THE WAY, OUR SHARON IS DOING FINE. SHE IS A MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN, AGES, 10, 5 AND 4 AND THEY ARE ALL GREAT BOYS. SHE IS VERY HAPPY AND A WONDERFUL MOTHER. AGAIN, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. PLEASE SAY WHO YOU ARE...
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 22:29:18 (EST)
Hi Just checking to see how every-one in the seaham guestbook or is that the Jacqueline guestbook. Give it a rest
J TURNS <daltonledale@hypermax.net.au>
Australia - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 22:28:50 (EST)
Margaret Thatcher believed in Family Values, one for our pseudo/american cousin: "Sir Keith Joseph smiles and another baby dies... on Beesly Street" 'John Cooper Clarke'- Beesly Street. No it is'nt in Seaham either. ...aye there's the rub. Anybody know any free music sites, Napster's being closed down and all that.
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 19:00:23 (EST)
To Jacqueline, have a great birthday on the 19th, hope your parents Mary and Melvine enjoy their visit to America, hope your sister Sharon is doing well too. Remember you from way back.
Old Acqaintance
Seaham, England - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 18:49:28 (EST)
Nice one George!
Not George <George Who?>
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 17:41:55 (EST)
Just to let you all know about a really great - it's called findthosebrokenbrainedeejitsyouwenttoschoolwith.co.uk it's really worth a look!
George
Sundeland, - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 17:30:55 (EST)
Just to let everyone know of a great web site, "friendsreunited.co.uk" log on and register please.
paul
sunderland, tyne and wear england - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 14:44:49 (EST)
Actually, I did not research those facts, I heard them from CNN World News. Then, at the Britannia Club a few of the members were discussing the economical situation in Britian at this present time. Therefore, do not balme me for a slight error in the math. Have a great day!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com,>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 13:01:59 (EST)
ms, markie what do you mean by family values?. have you studied social history at all .you see there isn,t such a thing , never has been. the basic family unit is an economic necessity and has been this way for centuries. such things are not built on v alues or dictats of religion or it,s leaders the family structure has been one of the needs of society and that only. i recommend you read COBBETTS RURAL RIDES, OR ENGELS, THE CONDITION OF THE WORKING CLASS IN BRITAIN, if you want to learn about old fashi oned family values
fred
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 11:52:14 (EST)
Ms Markie,The population of Britain is about 60 million, so how come 5 million is 60% of the population? You are supose to be British, so How come you don't know such a basic fact about your own country?
louis wolve <laiglrjuridique@hotmail.com>
paris, paris france - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 10:50:57 (EST)
To "TONY" from SPAIN. I thought I would answer you again on this page of the "guest-book" it seems more appropriate. You ask me "What is "Tolerance?" I cannot believe you would ask such a question. Tolerance is accepting all people for who they are and realizing we all all unique individuals, each with our own personality and opinions, which creates a balanced society in our world. Oh, Also, I love SPAIN! It is such a beautiful country rich in history and in religin! I have been to Barcelona, Madrid, T ossa-De-Mar, Salou and to Benidorm. I actually love the spanish guitar music and listen to it fairly frequently - along with Celtic music and other cultural music.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 10:39:23 (EST)
I was shocked to here on CNN News that Great Britian has reported more than 5,000,000 people live in "Absolute Poverty" that is about 60% of the British population. Also, last night at the "Britannia Club" (for all of us who are from England, Scotland, Wales + N. Ireland.)I was talking to a few English people, who were older adults than myself, (I am actually the youngest at almost 32 yrs.)Anyway, they were telling me that England no longer has the reputation it once had for "old Fashioned" Family Valu es. Or for the outstanding "British Education." I explained that I felt it was a change in society all over the world - a change I do not think is for the better. Though I was terribly dissapointed to learn how the British Standards overall had dropped - especially in the schools. Perhaps too, the economical crisis in Great Britian has a lot to do with the influx of immigration. Furthermore, at out Britannia Club we pray for Great Britain for her "Spiritual" well being! Most Americans who I know who have lived in England all say the same, that England is not a very spiritual Country. I think I tend to agree. The churches in England, (I attended a high Church of England St. John's in Seaham.) do not teach about a personal relationship with the Lord. Nor, r eally teach about the Bible. I think lately in parts of Great Britain churches are trying to bring back the "spirituality" the country has been lacking. I know in many areas in the States in the schools the kids have "Prayer Day" at the pole. (Though at s tate schools religion is not taught) Also, the kids have formed "Virgin" clubs" and it is, in some areas, though small, becoming the "in-thing" for young adults. They are learning from the Bible what is really important. Anyway, I thought I would share th is piece of information with you people. Have a nice day!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 08:52:41 (EST)
What on earth is all this talk about "speed-humps" for heaven'sake! I thought D.le-Dale was all part of Seaham. Though I do remember that D-Le-Dale did have a reputation for being a bit snobby - but so what! By you folks making all these terrible jokes and insults toward the people of D-Le-Dale, what you are doing is putting yourself down on a lower level. By your comments you are showing them that the rest of Seaham are beneath them. You should never do that. You should accept with dignity that they h ave the money and resources to put in the speed humps and then just move on with your lives. If the D-Le-Dale folk want to be snobs - then let them! They are the one's missing out on life - not you. Have a great day everyone!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 08:36:02 (EST)
Louise in France—Maria is still living in Seaham and would like to get in touch. I've tried to email you but can't get through. See if you can reach me. John (Maria's husband)
John Marriner <johnmarriner@btclick.com>
Seaham, Co. Durham England - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 04:26:54 (EST)
The following is a Press Release from Brussels: "In order to avoid further confusion in Seaham, all road humps are to conform to the EU specification which allows a base of no more than .999315 of a metre, and absolutely no curvature. The sides are to be perpendicular, in other words, conforming to the German Square Hump. Those humps in Princess Road are to be removed immediately, and replaced with the Dalton-le-Dale type, and renamed "Nobbyhumps" (Seaham) with the brackets in Seaham conforming to the EU directive for curved brackets."
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 03:36:28 (EST)
I'll sue, and build bigger and better humps up The Avenue to stop people getting to your piddly little humps in Princess Road. Look for my slogan, "Up the Humps", and "We Shall not be Moved".
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 00:53:22 (EST)
To Colin ....your to late pal! I have just won £3000000 and I am gonna make 74 speed ramps 2 foot tall all along princess road. So unless you have a 4 by 4 dont even try to get into Dawdon!!
DR Giggles <Dawdon>
- Friday, March 09, 2001 at 20:30:30 (EST)
Having decided there is too much negative comment on the le-Dale humps, I would like to inject some positive thought. How about turning the said humps into a tourist attraction? Erect stalls on both sides of the road where they can been seen by the slowing traffic, and sell plastic models of the humps, "T" shirts, and baseball caps with "I Humped Seaham" on them. Later, at stage 2, there could be real innovation in the form of a Hot Dog stand. Stage 3 could be the franchising of the Hump idea to Parkside and Dawdon, though they might be a bit slow to accept the idea initially. Progressively, humps could be installed all over Seaham, then it could be marketed as the Hump capital of Europe. Who knows, the idea could qualify for a Eurogrant. Just remember, you saw it here first!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Friday, March 09, 2001 at 20:09:34 (EST)
Hiary chest you are the weakest link tounge mee heed
Mr Jolly
Not A Daler, - Friday, March 09, 2001 at 13:49:16 (EST)
Great to see the Guestbook back to normal.
Jim <jim@seaham.com>
Seaham, Co.Durham England - Friday, March 09, 2001 at 13:32:00 (EST)
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Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 11:06:23 (EST)
Its OK to add your comments again folks. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, UK - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 11:00:41 (EST)
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Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co.Durham UK - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 03:18:04 (EST)
Its a shame that people have nothing better to do than slag off residents of one part of Seaham who have paid for the installation of speed humps out of parish council funds, in the hope that it will stop the morons, young and old who drive at excessiv e speed. Personally I think the installation of eight humps was over the top, a more constructive measure would have been the installation of a mobile speed camera every 12 weeks and £500 fines for those people who seem to think that speed limits exist f or everyone else but them. Its just as bad on Princess Road when I collect the bairns from school, and maybe one day if you are hit by the tragedy of a family member being killed due to a speeding driver, you may just grow up. The person who complains a bout the gritter treating the road from Maureen Terrace through Dalton obviously doesnt realise how many accidents, one not so long ago fatal, that black ice causes on this road, but yet they begrudge it being gritted b! ! ecause they think the Dalton-le-Dale residents are getting one over on the rest of us. Its a sad fact that attitudes like this will prevent Seaham, no matter how much money is pumped into regeneration, from ever prospering. My grandfather gave his life to the mining industry and wanted only the best for his family, and, like the majority, took a pride in the place he lived, It makes you wonder why they bothered when you read some contributions on here and walk around Seaham, because yes, it is just one en ormous dog toilet populated by a minority of morons who, instead of contributing something positive, just want to drag everyone else down into the gutter.
hairychest <hairychest@postmaster.co.uk>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 03:45:11 (EST)
: Far be it for me to intrude on the parish-pump politics of who gets humps (I'm talking about the road variety here so get back in your box!) and who doesn't, but I couldn't help but notice there is a new version of hump on the market. It is pneumatic . That is, air filled, and the harder you hit it well, the harder it is, and the softer you hit it------er--the softer it gets.They can be set hard or soft, the latter presumably for those drivers living in Deneside.Set really hard, they can bounce a mini directly into the beck across the road.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 03:41:48 (EST)
Colin: you manage to get your point across with such a good sense of humour, short and so much to the point, wish we could say that about everyone in the guest book.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Canada - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 16:29:29 (EST)
Mr Catchatong I could dee a better job stud on me bonce. did a touch a sore point or what.The sooner ya all get ya heeds oot of the cloud's the better.The Dale folk get all the shit they deserve thenase.So tongue me heed
Mr Jolly <: Not A DALER>
- Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 16:27:39 (EST)
In the event there is any misunderstanding, I want to make it perfectly clear I would never criticise anyones beliefs. I myself am a firm believer in Santa Claus, because my kids, and now my grandkids think he (me) is the "bees-knees". I am also a sworn devotee of the Easter Bunny, without whom I'd suffer chocolate withdrawal! I confess to not understanding some of the my steries of life, such as why so many shoe-repair men are also good at cutting keys.And ask me if I like a drink? Goodness me; does Dolly Parton sleep on her back?
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 03:28:45 (EST)
Scutter, where were you, me and Greavsie had to drink a bottle of martel without you. The Father said you looked flustered, I tried ringing your phone but it was turned off. Anyway what about Darlington M.P. getting turned over off Darlington RFC. If anybody is interested I was at Twickenham last Saturday, and if your not, I apologise. Do they have Foot & Mouth in America?... Steady, Too much of an Easy Target, sorry...
Joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 03:27:01 (EST)
LIKE THE SITE, WAS'NT SURE IF THE COMPUTER AGE HAD HIT SEAHAM YET LOL. I HAVE'NT BEEN HOME IN A WHILE, MISS THE CHIP SHOPS THERE NOT THE SAME OUT HERE. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME GIVE ME A SHOUT.
ALAN CUTTING <AL_CUTTING@HOTMAIL.COM>
GERMANY - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 16:22:21 (EST)
: Jacqeline - see the message for Lesley Roberts. There's a bit there for you. Bob
Bob the Bodger
- Monday, March 05, 2001 at 10:00:29 (EST)
Oh Mr Jolly. I'd bet a pound to a pinch of s*** that you take no active role in local community life. Interesting isn't it, that the loudest critics always turn out to be the laziest people. So, you're going to stand at the local elections are you? You 're going to be the great white hope of local politics eh? My guess is that you plan to sit at home and complain. If you're not part of the solution bonny lad.......
P Catching
Seaham, - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 09:59:19 (EST)
Thomas Johnson - No need for that sort of talk on this site, there are plenty of others you can discuss that subject on - let's not break any rules here. Are you on Colin Sheddon's mailing list for Australian connections to this topic? If not I can sup ply.
Brian Orwell Arthur Zuccini <Brian@thedoor.co.uk>
- Monday, March 05, 2001 at 09:57:00 (EST)
Thomas, it is immaterial whether you agree with me or not. I don't recall making any statement that would indicate I require agreement to qualify my thinking, in fact life would be bloody boring if we all agreed with each other.And as for Missed Markie , I want to assure you that I do not spend every waking moment snavel-gazing (have you any idea how much fluff can collect down there in a day? And where do all the different colours come from?) and wondering why you claim so much fulfillment in life yet need more topping up than a super-tanker.Those West Pointers must be real wimps anyway. In my Junior Officer days we ravished 24 hours a day!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Monday, March 05, 2001 at 09:55:36 (EST)
To "Bob the Bodger" I am so glad that you like the City where I live. Yes, you are right, Chicago is a great city! I love it! I have not been to all the places in Chicago, but to about a little more than a half. I have been to all the museams, the Sear s tower (Tallest in the world, even taller than the empire state building!I have been there too and love New York to shop!) I went up the John Hancock building a few weeks ago. I have ate at quite a few of the restraunts. I will be taking my parents to th e city when they arrive here in about three weeks time. I love Navy Pier, especially in the summer.Have you been to Water Tower Mall? It is great! Though, I have heard that The Mall of Great America is just outstanding! That is in Minnesota. Yes, I do not live too far from Mount Prospects. In fact, last year I went to a Theology seminar at the church in Mount Prospects. The company where you work rings a bell. The next time you are in Chicago please call upon me and I w! ! ill be your host. At the moment the weather in Chicago is not that grat - it is rather cold. I would much rather live where Lesley Roberts lives. It is nice and warm practically all the time. I use to live in a hot state for 3 years. I lived in Texas and loved it! I lived in Dallas. Yes, I even went to see the Southfork Ranch in Fort Worth, (about 30 mins away from Dallas)where the American soap opera Dallas was filmed. I have had some great times travelling here in the USA - but I do like Chicago. It is a very diverse city filled with all kinds of people from all ethnic groups. Well, Bob, I hope you come back out this way soon. Take Care - Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 09:53:51 (EST)
P. Catching, Do most of my shopping at the Co-op at Seaham old chap, I think the Cashier there is very helpful and pretty to boot its got a nice handy car-park at the rear and thers a nice off-licence bottom of Chuch Street, but I suppose you're Tetotal?
Thomas Johnson <Ex Seaham>
- Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 18:38:22 (EST)
It's a shame the people of Dalton Le Dale spend all there money on speed ramps and tidying the area up,it's still the dogs toilet of Seaham.They may be able to slow us down but they can't stop us shitting in there nests. Why don't we all use the Dale j ust to piss them off, You never know, if we drive over the speed ramps enough we might just flatten them. Another point, on Friday night I saw the road gritter coming out of Springfield Crescent, then it went down Dalton Le Dale, I thought gritters were only there to grit MAIN ROADS. Are there any councillors living there, I wonder. I always thought councillo rs were for the people. The local elections are coming up shortly, I bet there's a few worried people out there.I would like to see a decent candidate stand against the old timers for a change. The local government take it for granted, year in, year out, that thier seats are saf e.
Mr Jolly
: Not-A-Daler, - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 18:36:53 (EST)
: Colin, Ive known for a while that you're a P.M. of the mickey take, Now "Past Master" that's a most familiar term!
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 18:34:59 (EST)
Jacqueline - see "message for ladyboss" - Bob
Bob the Bodger
- Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 18:33:46 (EST)
To "Colin" (Nobby) I may not be a favorite of yours, however, please do have a wonderful vacation. Relax and have fun! See you on the guest-book when you get back. Your guest-book friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <MaryMarkie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:58:47 (EST)
: I agree Thomas, Sydney is one of the better places in the world, and only three hours away.While it would have been easier to fly direct LA then London, my wife wants to go via Rome, so we get to have lunch with an old mate in Darling Harbour before departure. I have actually being wondering when you were going to realise that you have come up against a past master of the mickey-take!!!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:57:08 (EST)
Recently read in the Seaham Star that Seaham School are wanting to hear from ex pupils who would like to contribute to their newsletter 'The Beacon'.Anyone wishing to write a 'Where are they now' article on themselves should contact Mrs Dean. On the same note, I'm trying to track down some ex Peterlee College friends who left in June 1981, for a reunion later this year. I've made contact with Christine Hill and Denise Turns, but I'm looking for Tom Wilson of Derwent Close, Eric Southwick and L yn Johnson.If you remember these or any of the other Business studies students please get in touch.
Elaine Robinson <erobinel@aol.com>
Seaham, - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:55:41 (EST)
To "Colin" "Stan" etc... Why on earth are you spending so much time getting all "miffed" at me. All you do is enter comments directed at me. What you are doing is "Instigating!" Why is it that Lesley Roberts, (Who does indeed know me) and a few others can just make entries without mentioning my name? They are doing the mature thing and ingnoring what they disagree with. I develop more respect for people like that. "They" are not instigating. Whereas you, on the other hand, cannot resist to mention my n ame - I think you are purposely instigating. Also, I never make a rude, or insulting, or offensive entry in this guest-book directed to any "one" person. I think I am quite patient and understanding with you all. If I was a terrible individual, I think my entries would be less patient. I think some of you just cannot stand it that I always have a pretty decent come-back to some of your insulting remarks. I think you all should know me by now, and you all know that I am ! ! quite a friendly person, cheerful, bubbly and likes to smile. So come people, accept me for me and move on and be nice. Then, you will see my entries will be few and will not be on such topics such as "Religion."
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:53:52 (EST)
Colin from NZ enjoy your Holiday beginning on the 11th March and come back refreshed! Iv'e been to Sydney twice Fantastic place it is too, don't agree with much of what you say on the Guest book, but I do enjoy reading your comments, So more power to y our pen and the pens of all Guest-book users God bless!
Thomas Johnson <: Ex-Seaham>
UK - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 07:31:16 (EST)
Message for Lesley Roberts AKA Ladyboss. Are you the same Ladyboss who gave me some help a while back on the meeting room section of this site, and are you from Arizona? If yes, then do you live anywhere near the "Buttes" which is pronounced butes. I w orked for an American Company based out of Mount Prospect (which I also guess is close to Jacqeline's place) and we had a Big Meet there a few years back, you know the sort, breakfast at 7-00am 2 hours "work" and the rest of the time enjoying ourselves. W e took a cab into Scotsdale one day and another time a friend from New York showed me around down town Pheonix (not sure if I have the correct spelling). Buttes is the place stuck on the top of a little hill, I think to the South of Pheonix. Jacqeline, I was also in Chicago recently at the Convention Centre just along from the base ball park, do you know it? Really strong union lot they are over in that town, guess it goes back to the motor years. I worked for a company called Cummins Allison , do you know them? Great city centre you have in Windy, I like the part where the bridge and the old building over the road are lit up at night, it's near the TV or radio station, the one where you can see the broadcaster through the windows at street le vel. There is also a large paved area leading to a library or government building of some sort. I also remember an innovations shop down the street with a cycle in the window which could seat about 7 people. Loads of memories are flooding back to me as I write, do you know the "horror" style eating place not far from where I've just described where everyone dresses as a spook - guess someone's bound to reply "that's normal for the States" so I've pre-empted it. Some fun loving! ! people in Chicago, I'll get back there some day I hope, also to Arizona if my luck holds out. Anyway, if either of you see this message please give a response. Kind regards Bob
Bob the Bodger
- Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 07:29:37 (EST)
Joan, than you for you comments.When you have experienced as many earthquakes as we do every year, (admittedly most of them do no damage)then you'll get to know that there is absolutely nothing you can! We are off to Sydney, Melbourne Rome on 11th Marc h. I will have a quick look at Seaham 22/23, then off to LA for a couple of days.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 02:39:31 (EST)
: Hi Uncle Stan, great comments in the guest book of late. Say Hi to everyone when you go home for the Mayor's ball. You should check out our Karen's little one Kyle (you great-great-nephew) he keeps great-gran Lil on her toes these days. Mam and Dad h ave finally come into the 21st century mobile phones and all! Last week our David went into business for himself so me Dad now has bragging rights in the club that 2 of his kids are entrepreneurs. Your compuserve address seems to have misplaced itself and the one in guestbook wouldn't deliver so let me know the current one. Hope to be over in Aug and get to see everyone.
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 02:37:53 (EST)
Thomas Johnson" I liked your thoughts for the day... Here are mine. 1. Stop getting miffed over something someone said that does not make a difference in your life. 2. Stop getting miffed over someone who does not make a difference or influence your li fe. 3.Learn to have tolerance for ALL mankind - it will help the world to be a better place to live in. 4.Learn to accept ALL people for who they are - we can ALL learn from each other. 5. Learn to smile at your own shortcomings - we all have them. 6.Prac tice Patience and Understandings. 7. Practice Humility and learn to have a "humble" sense of humour! 8. Learn always to be friendly toward everyone. 9. Find your smile each day, wear it and make someone happy who is less fortunate than yourself. 10. Say s omething positive to someone every day. Have A super evening everyone. From your "Guest-Book" friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 19:05:41 (EST)
Oh, for crying out loud! some of you people are just ridiculose! I have not even talked about God for about a week and that was only in response to Thomas Johnson's challenge of Women, Men and the Bible. If you people would STOP directing comments to m e, then I would not have to answer the guest-book. Ooooh! you make me want to say, "Oh Bloody Hell!!!" There now! that's done it! I have just swore! so how perfect can I be? I am not! and I never said or implied that I was. I just enjoyed "chit-chatting!" and voicing my opinion. Also, I am not at all taking the "P..." out of Seaham. My goodness, some of you people on the guest-book are a little touchy! We are all adults and if we cannot even agree to disagree without getting miffed at each other, then, yo u know, there is something sadly wrong with our society. What is wrong with us human beings? Have we become so selfish, greedy, self-centered and narrow minded to be unable to have tolerance for other people who may hav! ! e a completely different perspective on life than ourselves? Come on people, just get it together, and stop with the comments directed toward me. Lets us again, start being nice...
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 19:03:48 (EST)
: Val Roberts. When you write about 'waling' don't you mean WHALING? In any case, deep sea fishermen should be used to icy weather. Are you on one of the boats out of the harbour.I recommend a thick sweater or a really good cardigan and some gloves meb be?
P Catching
Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 19:01:42 (EST)
All religious belief is irrational.While that doesn't make it wrong, anyone's religion is his or her own affair, and not to be rammed down the their throats in a Guest Book.Mizz Markie (and her imitator) is the internet equivalent of the Morman door-to -doot salesmen, and every bit as daft!There is salvation for you though Mizz Markie, and the fathers of Seaham had it sussed years ago.They knew the reason we were poor in both pocket and soul was that they stopped growing vegetables.Back when a pound was neither a kilo nor a dollar but something so dependable you could marry it,(whoops, sorry to mention that word marry Mizzed Markie, you being a spinster an`all) every dad had a yard at the back (called the backyard) where he grew peas, potatoes, parsnips and carrots.So go dig it and dung it Mist Markie; and get Thomas to supply the fertilizer. He's very good at it!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 19:00:05 (EST)
: Has anyone got a photo. of The Harbour View (Lord Nelson) complete with the two pillars, which were knocked over by a delivery truck and never replaced?
Thomas Johnson <Ex-Seaham>
UK - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 18:57:43 (EST)
Sal I did not realise that the Town Council was Open on Saturdays. However I do intend to speak to them on Monday. I know that Seaham Town and Easington are not directly resposnible for gritting but I thought Seaham Town Council was there for the be nefit of the residents and it might have been a good idea for Seaham Town Council to provide grit bins ( filled with Grit ) to be used by the shop keepers when the weather is so bad. Dont worry I would not expect the Council representative or the Mayor t o shovel grit up and down Church street - they are too busy orgainsing the "Ball".
Val Roberts <: valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 18:55:22 (EST)
Everyone is forever going on about you know who. If everyone paid no further attention and never mentioned the name in correspondence in this guest book; then I'm sure the said person would eventually get tired of trying to brain wash us all. But if we keep on showing our irritations then the long winded sermons will plague us all forever.
alan dobson <dobsonja@hotmail.com>
penzance, cornwall england - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 18:53:03 (EST)
Stan I hope you win a prize at the Ball. Please make yourself known on the night.
Lady Mayor
Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:29:09 (EST)
T Val Roberts regarding Church Street. Have yoy ever thought to contact the Town Council for an explanation.
Sal
Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:27:21 (EST)
: Jaqueline, Jaqueline, Jaqueline! We all know how to spell your nam. We all know you are a moral, upright, god-fearing and happy person. We know you are fond of debonair, intelligent American West Pointers and you adore elegant meals and the theatre a s well as hospices and charities! We bow down to your superior intellect and disdain of Seaham! Now! Do you understand the diligent and generous man who makes the Seaham web site work and keeps it so well. He has designed a chat room and meny other sections. This section is called a guest book and as its title implies is for casual, CASUAL calling in for diverse reasons. You are an intelligent lady, you must understand this. Now, consider your options. You can continue as you are.....or you could "guest" occasionally so that we can apprec iate what you have to say. I'm sure Tony and many others agree that filling the guest book is a little selfish To all ... I'll be in Seaham for the Mayor's Ball! Look forward to winning a raffle organised for charity. Perhaps the Lady Markie will be there to present the prizes!
Stan Cooper <swcooper@cs.com>
- Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:24:47 (EST)
Thought for today: Spring is in the air! Flowers are budding! Squirrels are waking from their slumbers! and other parts and places are de-frosting. Praise to the Lord, His wonders are infinite!
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:20:42 (EST)
I was out in Church Street this morning. Unfortunately I did not stay long. It was impossible to walk - the pedestrian area was thick with ice. No effort by any council ( Seaham Town or Easington ) had been made to improve waling conditions. Maybe the next time the Seaham Town Council and it hanger ons are entertaining their friend from Germany they might remember that the money could and should be better spent.
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_uk@yhaoo.co.uk>
Seaham, - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:19:23 (EST)
Dear Miss Markie Just what lunatic cult do you belong to? You must realise that unless you are a Roman Catholic and support Celtic in all their matches against the Hun you will go to Hell and your soul will be damned forever.
Mick Turner <: merry@mint.com>
Seaham, Co Durham England - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:17:19 (EST)
Did Seaham lose its sense of humour when it lost its pits? There seems to be a lot of nastiness about the place. Is there nobody to stand up to that nutter Markie. I think she's taking the piss out of everyone at Seaham and you are letting her away wit h it. She has her right to her opinion and so do you to yours, so start writing and combat this prim miss.
louise <laiglejuridique@hotmail.com>
paris france - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:15:37 (EST)
Markie-Far from being negative,I'am very positive in my comments.Have you ever read the first paragraph of the introduction to the Guest Book?By the way very bad taste comments regarding cancer,hospice etc.
Tony
Spain - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:13:47 (EST)
To Anyone who's interesred. You've missed the Foam Party. It was at Dawdon Club last night. Seaham is where it's at
Sal
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:27:27 (EST)
To D, Donaldson, Hi David nice to hear from you. Hope Val and the boys are OK Regards Sadie
Sadie M <Sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:25:25 (EST)
Why is it that those who seek enlightenment and spirituality are always the ones who are most lacking in it?You know the type, they need much more religion in their daily diet than normal people, so they become "Happy Clappers", particularly in the goo d old U S of A. Ms. Markie is either totally morally bankrupt to need so much spiritualism, or she is as thick as the proverbial brick, (or bricks, as the case may be, because "she" has an associate).She's so tuned in to the sound of her own raving she c an't get the message given by a number of people here that she must desist! I think the question as to whether or not contibutors stay away from the Guest Book because of her witterings has a very clear answer.Either she goes, or they stay away. That's no t religion you're hooked on Ms. Markie, it's ideology, (look it up).
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:21:53 (EST)
To "Tony" From Spain. Oh goodness me! Stop being so snippy! All you do is complain about individuals you do not like.(me.)However, you never have anything constructive to say or bring anything productive to the "guest-book." Go read the message I left for "Mr. Madheed" on the "silly" page of the guest-book and maybe you will learn to be "Happy, Happy, Happy" It is not as if life for you is that bad. Goodness, you could be poor, homeless and hungry. You could be suffering from Cancer and being in a Hosp ice. You could be out of work, or living in an abusive environment. There are so many terrible things that could go wrong in your life and then you would have something to complain about. For now, I am assuming you are fine. So why the heck are you always so negative? and always complaining? Learn to accept me for who I am and stop getting "miffed" over someone who does not make a difference in your life. Go find your smile and sense of humor and bring it back to the gu! ! est-book. Hope to see you soon. God Bless, your Happy "Guest-Book" friend, Jacqueline. "Smile! life is a gift!"
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:20:01 (EST)
To my dear "Guest-Book" friend, "Thomas Johnson" - your apologies are accepted. I really do not make an issue of how people spell my name, as long as they do not refer to me as "Jackie" as my name is Jacqueline. Though,if I am in a hurry and I have to sign a card or something, I will sign my name as "Jacquie`" (The French spelling.) However, that is very rare. I am a "Jacqueline." Besides, there are quite a few ways to spell the name "Jacqueline" so do not worry about it. I hope you are doing well and had a great Friday evening. I actually went to a talent show for the Junior high kids - they were really good and creative. Okay I am off for now. God Bless, your friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:17:56 (EST)
To "P Catching" you are way off the mark! I have nothing to do with "Mad-Max." I changed my account so that I could get A.O.L for unlimmited use for only $20.00 per month. When I changed my account, I was unable to use my e-mail of Katherine Markie@aol .com Therefore, I used my other middle name which is "Mary." I have no idea who the heck that Mad-Max or Mr. Madheed are! Besides, my writings are easily identified. I do not think I think or write along the same lines as Mad-Max or Mr.Madheed.If we all p ut our heads together and annaylize their writings then maybe we may be able to solve the great mystery. Have a great day "Mr. P. Catching!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 05:16:10 (EST)
: Jacqueline, Sorry ISeem to have been spelling your name wrong for quite a while now!(this was brought to my attention by Wimp from Seaham, thanks Wimp, Jacquelin is to much of a Lady to tell me , sorry again Jacqueline I'll try and get it right from now on. p.s. I havn't forgot to answer your "topic" about "can Men & Women be just friends?" It takes a bit of thinking about.
Thomas Johnson
Seaham, - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 18:48:55 (EST)
SO I'm way of the mark am I? Well, two MM's seems a little coincidental. And as for you, Thomas Johnson .........or should we read "John Thomas"? Not the cleverest of disguises for a woman to use. As we say in Seaham - you're utter crap at impressionat ions! Get down to the CooP at the harbour - they're after a doorperson.
: P Catching
Seaham, - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 18:47:32 (EST)
: Jacqueline, thanks for the speedy response! You did manage to satisfy some of my curious thoughts, however, you did also manage to use the phrase "chip on my shoulder" twice in the same reply! Touched a nerve, eh?!? OK, so you covered most points but you never replied to my main question which was asking you why you don't set up your own website/chatroom?!?! Why use the guestbook? Ok, so maybe you raise some discussion points but surely the guestbook exists for people to share their thoughts ab out Seaham and to find people from the past etc etc etc.......In my own lowly personal opinion, I think that some people may actually be refraining from using this service because they think it is being used purely by yourself and your "online pals". Sur ely you must get sick of the constant remarks about you, the nasty comments made etc? Or are you thick skinned? Can you handle the constant jibes? Whilst a lot of folk are joining in with your discussions, others are ma! ! king comments about being a tad fed up with the whole Markie, Madheed, John Armes scenario! And then......yes and then.....you ask us to discuss a topic!!!!!!!!! Of your choice!!!! Think about your own website, Jacqueline............PLEASE!!!
Joan Curtia (neeDuggan) <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 18:45:45 (EST)
Jacqueline-I didn't get my wish,which was to be expected really,as several contributors have commented on.Why don't you and preacher Johnson just e.m. each other every few hours and make us all happy.By the way a very interesting point you raised P.Cat ching.
Tony
Spain - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 18:42:51 (EST)
Hi, Anyone remember me, Derek Close. Left Seaham 1969 at age 19 and never came back other than for visits. Lived in Dawdon and went to Camden Square and Seaham North Lea schools. Now work at Aston University in Birmingham.
Derek Close <D.Close@aston.ac.uk>
Studley, Warwickshire UK - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 15:52:42 (EST)
: My Godness! the comments just keep flying - don't they? For heaven's sakes, some of you people must live a very boring life if all you can talk about is "Jacqueline Markie." You say that you are tired of my comments, yet, strange that all you do is d iscuss is my name on the guest-book. Don't some of you have other, more important things to discuss or to write about? Well, perhaps after all, as "Thomas Johnson" says, maybe I am an "asset" to the Guest-book. At least I chit-chat about life and society and not always about an individual who I do not care for. Also, if you have noticed, I have NEVER once, made a rude comment or insult or made one unkind word directed to any "one" person. I think some of you may perhaps be "misjudging" me. If I was a terr ible individual, I think my comments to some people in the guest-book would not be as passive, patient or understanding. Though, again, I live in a large country with so many ethnic groups; that I have learned to just acc! ! ept everyone for who they are - and learned from people. I like to see the good in all people. So come on, people of Seaham, stop having your glass always half empty. Instead, keep it half full - be positive! and stop mis-judging. Have a great day!
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 15:49:52 (EST)
P Catching, You're way off the mark with your observation of 2nd March, my enteries dont mean I'm either! If you smell a Rat Mate, I suggest you have a bath, try Fairy soap, it sounds just up your Street!
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 15:47:27 (EST)
Jenny, For a Yorkshire Lassie you seem very shrewd! you must eminate from the Harbour I think you;ve got to much off to be Yorkshire born? you@re very near the mark with most of your observations, indeed I would be honoured to get-together (as you put it) with Jacquiline, not Katherine! which I think was a slip of "the pen" as I think we could all learn a lot from Jacquiline if we READ her missives with an open mind, needless to say I think she has to much off for most of her Critics most of whom see m to just wallow around in an orgy of self-pity. "synical little clever clogs" I'll take that as a compliment! "Old girl like you?" I don't think you're old you write like a woman in her 40s? Anyway thanks for the mention, I am not "casting" now, but how about telling us all a little about Yourself, you dont have to write a book but come on tell us a "wee bit " as my Scottish G/Mother used to say, God bless her!
Thomas Johnson
UK - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 15:46:11 (EST)
Just spent ages reading through the guest book. Didn't realise how many names I can still remeber. Great site, well done Eddie.
D. Donaldson <DD4Phoenix@aol.com>
Salisbury, Wiltshire England - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 07:01:00 (EST)
Jacqueline. What happened to the 2 week break you promised us?
louise wolfe <laiglejuridique@hoynail.com>
paris, france - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 06:58:20 (EST)
: How interesting that both 'Mad Max(ine) and Mary Markie both misspell the word "entries" in the same way. Chance? Coincidence? Freudian slip? Fascinating as well that the recent quiet period on the part of MM (Mad Max) coincided with a period of chat ter on the part of MM (Mary Markie). I smell a rat!
P. Catching
Seaham, - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 06:56:03 (EST)
Well, Well, Well!!! For someone who, apparently is bugging people and who has 'miffed" a few people, I still seem to be the topic of conversation. I have for the past few days kept my entries to limit. I was trying very hard NOT to comment on enteries directed to me. The challenge is too much! If I am annoying, then why do you people continue to mention my name in your entries? If you do not like me, or what I have to say, then just ingore me - simple as that! Yes, I suppose, still after all these year s I do have a "chip on my shoulder" about Seaham and the life I experienced. But, at least I am honest and admit; and am trying with all my heart, to learn to accept Seaham as a great town. As for my enteries, "The first kiss" entry was directed at "Thoma s Johnson" for his challenge on "Women, the Bible and Marriage." So what if I am expressive when answering a comment that is obviously directed at me. Why not be? Or, should I be a frightened mouse and coward and hide b! ! ehind a silly made up e-mail name. No, I will not do that! I will hold my head high, and take the remarks I am given. No, I do not want for people to say, "Ooh, Jacqueline Markie, hasn't she done well." I would like for people to stop being so "petty" and getting miffed over stupid things. If I can admit that I can be a pain in the butt, with my out-spoken personality and know very well that I am just a strong personality type - but that is just me. Then, why can't you people get off my back and accept "O h well... that is just her!" I really mean no harm to anyone or to cause such an offense to anyone.I am actually quite a friendly person and gets along with just about anyone!Perhaps I do go on a bit, but, hey! what can I say? That's me! I have my own uni que individual personality. If I can laugh at my "ditsyness" then why can't you all just humerously accept it. At least I have brought up some very valid and good points in discussions on this guest-book. At least I am not afr! ! aid to say how I see it and to speak out. Also, I may have a bit of a chip on my shoulder, but I rarely hold grudges - so please people, take what I have to say with a sense of humour and smile about it. Life is way too short to be getting miffed with eve ryone you come in contact with, just because they may think a little different to you. Maybe because I live in a huge country and have to deal with all kinds of people every day, that I have "de-sensitised" myself to perhaps the "normal" human race. Of co urse, defining "normal" is very complex. I guess, I just accept everyone for who they are and can laugh and smile at my own mistakes. Have a great day everyone at work or school or whatever you all do - God Bless and goodnight!
Jacqueline <mary markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 02:59:53 (EST)
: hi everyone im BACK have you missed me???? nice to see you all again...hi frank...
madmax
- Friday, March 02, 2001 at 02:56:05 (EST)
To Lesley Roberts. Seaham Hall should be opened either late March or early April. Will keep you informed
Sadie M
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:21:02 (EST)
Don't know if it was mentioned in the news here in Canada we had an earthquake, it was worse in USA, in Seattle it was a 6.8, there was another after shock during the night but a small one no-one felt. All that happened to us was that the house shook, it was a weird feeling and pretty scary. My daughters school didnt suffer, but one High School was evacuated because of cracks in walls. It was nothing compared to India, hopefully we never have to go through that, but it was still scary. It seems everyone is getting upset at JM, I do tend to agree with most that she repeats herself constantly and tends to go on a bit. I usually skim through them because they almost always say the same thing. Hi Colin, havent seen you on the guest book for a while, hope all is well.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission, B.C Canada - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:18:55 (EST)
Hi, Seaham. I enjoy reading this Guest book. It’s interesting and at times humorous. Dare I make a few observations? Beardy am I right in saying that in one of your entries you said that there is room on this guest book for everyone. Bible bashers etc. Have you changed your mind? Katherine, some of your thoughts are really interesting but people are right when they say you repeat the same things again and again. I know you hate Clinton, you love Bush, you are a Catholic and a wonderful person who does great work for charities etc. etc. Do you have to tell us so often? Shame because you can be really witty and original when you want to be. Thomas, you seem to be a bit of a cynical little clever glogs and far too smart for an old girl like me to fathom. I think you enjoy going ‘fishing’ quite a lot and I wonder where you will cast your bait next time. Perhaps you and Katherine should get together you seem to be well matched. Alan, stay with us. Ignore those ‘negative’ ! ! jibes.
Jenny <murielroy@gunhill.freeserve.co.uk.uk>
Yorkshire - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:16:27 (EST)
: Does anyone know when Seaham Hall is supposed to open up?
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoeniz, Arizona - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:14:04 (EST)
: I would love to add to the guestbook but my messages don't seem to be appearing! Are you trying to tell me something?!?!
Joanne Curtis (nee Duggan) <: I would love to add to the guestbook but my messages don't seem to be appearing! gingejozee@hotma il.com>
Seaham, - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:11:31 (EST)
To Jacqueline:- You seem to have given into temptation so quickly, my dear. You managed not to "zip in" to the guestbook for at least 24 hours! I don't want to appear rude or offensive in any way but I am curious to know why you don't just open up y our own website or chatroom?? Picture it now.....www.jackie-markie-kingdom.com. You tell us so often about your life both past and present. Indeed, you tell us so many personal things about yourself such as your first kiss etc. Yet all the time you se em to have a huge chip on your shoulder about Seaham and you are telling these very personal things to people that you probably don't even like?!?!! Why is that? What do you crave? Do you want people to say "Oooh Jackie Markie, hasn't she done well?" Like I say, I'm not aiming to be rude.....I am just slightly curious!
: Joanne Curtis (nee Duggan) <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:08:45 (EST)
I thought that if you had an accoustic guitar, it meant that you were a protest singer? Discuss. FANTASTIC!
: Capt Fantastic!
Seaham, - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:06:17 (EST)
Skipper I missed a bit out, the bowler was Harold Larwood Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:03:42 (EST)
Hi-Skipper , Yes I have played the game , have you ? you didn't answer .but you are wrong ,I criticised your opinions and gave you facts.Heres a couple more ,in 1948,"the Don" let Lindwall & Miller loose on the poms the Aussies made a cleansweep of it, Aussies ALL -- England non !!!they got Bradman out but they couldn't take it , nothing much has changed has it ? .English batsman Wally Hamond stated "if bodyline had continued he would have got out of the game".English fast bowler stated "I do not know of any batsman facing bodyline bowling who is not of the opinion, that it will kill cricket. Of course it didn't but in 1932 Jardine was flirting with the rules that applied at that time , Regards Oz-Brian
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:02:12 (EST)
To Jacqueline:- Unless someone is impersonating you the "Markie free week" has gone incredibly quick. It lasted all of 24 hours! You are a very curious character, Miss Markie. I often wonder why you don't just open up your own website or chat room? ?? Why do you get such a "kick" out of the Seaham Guestbook? Please don't take offence, I don't mean to be rude, I am just very curious. You tell the whole population of Seaham about your life so many times: about everything from your first kiss, your school days, who you remember from school, etc right through to your hectic life today in America. That does not seem odd I suppose apart from the fact that you seem to cover the same issues time and time again. Why is that? You always seem to have a h uge chip on your shoulder about your days in Seaham yet you can't resist signing in every day to see if anyone on the guest book is taking the bait. What is it that you crave? Do you just want people from school days ! ! to say "Wow, isn't Jackie Markie a strong character these days and hasn't she done well for herself? Who would have thought eh?" You say that you don't sit at your pc for 4 hours a day typing your messages but you do seem to be slightly obsessed! Like I say, I'm just curious....................
Joanne Curtis (nee Duggan) <gingejozee@hotmail.com>
Seaham, - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 18:59:54 (EST)
Jacquiline Hope you carry on for many years contributing to this Guest-page, ignore the negative criticism from doubtful sources you are an asset to this page, "lang may your lum reek" which is similar to the greeting "
Thomas Johnson
- Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 11:04:50 (EST)
Tony from Spain, Your last para. on your letter of 28th Feb, states "this is prob. the last contribution I shall make to the web site" Is that a promise? or are you just saying that to make us all feel good?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 11:01:47 (EST)
Ms.Markie, I am tired of your philosophic drivel, and that of your impersonator, but am nevertheless grateful for two things. One, you don't live next door to me with your interminable dribbling at the mouth, and two, you live in America where your rel igious ravings probably go unnoticed among a nation beset by similar religious cranks.For your god's sake woman, put a sock in it!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 03:32:25 (EST)
Dear "John Armes" or Mr. Madheed, I have left you a message on the "silly" page of the guest-book. I explained I did send you an e-mail from the e-mail address you left with your message to me on this "silly" page of the guest-book. Anyway, it was retu rned to me from "Mailer-Damon" saying address unknown. Otherwords it would not go thru. Anyway, read you message on the "silly" page. It is a nice message, but I do not want to repeat myself. Take Care and God Bless, your friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 03:30:58 (EST)
Ms Markie. Simply - Guest books are made for guest contributions. Note in capitals! GUEST. Do as Tony requests and make thousand happy plus some other erstwhile contributors instead ohogging a guest book for people who aren't apparently good enough for you!
Stan Cooper <: swcooper@cs.com>
Sale, - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 13:04:07 (EST)
No doubt about it Don Bradman was the finest batsman of his era and a Gentleman "to boot" It is always difficult to make comparisons with Players of different era's but another "great2cwho springs to mind is W.G.Grace but as I've said comparisons are difficult
Thomas Johnson
ex Seaham, - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 13:02:34 (EST)
: I think it is very patronizing to be given a discussion topic, particularly by someone who is so illogical. We people of Seaham are capable of discussing lots of topics without supervision. Some of us have been outside of the town for up to two weeks at a time.
seahamer- with -brain
seaham, - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 13:01:09 (EST)
Okay "Tony" from Spain - You know I actually get a "kick" out of this guest-book. Finally, I can be out-spoken in Seaham and finally, no-one cares! Anyway, I will give myself a challenge (not a biggy - so it is really no challenge, nevertheless I will do it)I will stay off the guest-book for one week, starting after this entry. Oh, second thoughts, a challenge for me, is not to respond to comments directed to myself. So, I may read the guest-book, I will not enter any comments. There you go... You have got your wish. I can take a "bloody hint!" Thomas Johnson, sorry dear, but I am to take a break - people are getting annoyed with me. I think some people should lightened up! Wake up and smell the coffee! and put on a smile and be cheerful. My goodness, life is too short to be getting miffed with every person who bugs you. Today is Lent, so Tony you will be in my prayers. Bye... See ya'll next week! Jacqueline....
Jacqueline <: Mary Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 12:59:38 (EST)
Bloody hell can't you take a hint Markie you talk about zipping on to the Seaham G.B. A zip is designed to come up and down very quickly. Have you never thought for sake of the normal contributors to this Guest book, to try and apply the same principle to the overwhelming time that you spend on this priveleged facility for normal Seaham contributors.Please there must be some web sites in that 'Gods'country you are now living in that have not yet been subjected to your 'preachings'.Or are I'am being conned by some 'entity' that does'nt really exist.Please Markie try tapping into the millions of American Guest books who have not yet heard of you.You will have a bloody field day.From what I can gather from your 'lessons' you did not have a very nice time of it when you lived in Seaham,so why the hell do you spend so much time on their guest book.I was born in Seaham and have so many happy memories of that great town,the people the culture,and I also have the privel! ! ege of being the son of a pitman,Ralph Winship who finished his mining career at the pithead baths at Vane Tempest.This is the longest and probably the last contribution I will make to my newly discovered web site,simply because I have not got the patienc e or the time to read 'War and Peace'again.
Tony again
Spain - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:45:14 (EST)
Dearest "Thomas Johnson" Maybe I should swallow my a bit of my pride - I think a little bit - just a little bit, maybe a wee bit of my heart is in Seaham. However, I would never feel comfortable living back in Seaham as too many years have gone by. I w ould miss the States too much. Besides, what work is there for me in Seaham. No one is Seaham wants to have a Missionary worker or an out-spoken conservative Catholic or someone who is Republican. The British think we, Americans are too loud and obnoxious . I am also an American. I have a loyality to this country also. I waited too long to become a citizen and to finally feel "I belong." Maybe in another 10 years time I may feel different. Besides, I love to travel. If I leave America it would be to go to the developing countries to do Humanitarian work. I could never settle in Seaham for a long period of time and be happy. I would be too bored and I think people would get annoyed with me, and before I know it, I would n! ! ot be wanted. Remember, Seaham is a small town and people know everyone and everything that goes on. Small town folk do not like change or new and different people trying to change things. Sorry Thomas, we can be friends over the guest-book. But I do so m uch enjoy chit-chatting" to you and to others. Thank you for your sincere kindness. (Also, this is really me. I am being sincere.) I will e-mail you, if you wish, to let you know that this is me. God Bless,your friend - Jacqueline Katherine Mary Markie.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:42:37 (EST)
HEY! FOLKS! I have a great topic to discuss. Unfortunately it is not an original; but it is worth a discussion over. "Can Men and Women be "Just Friends." Or, is that almost impossible due to the lack of control men have with their hormonal system.?" I say that men and women who are attracted to each other can still be "just friends." What do you have to say? The topic is controversial and one sided - I did that purposely to try to get some Independent Thinking going on. I mean you guys do not wish to discuss Politics, or Religion, besides we have just had a Religious debate. Or even I do not think you care to discuss society. So, here is a discussion - I am challenging you with.
Jacqueline <Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:37:53 (EST)
To "John Armes" or "Mr. Madheed" Or "JA" Whatever! Anyway, I e-mailed you today from the e-mail address you left on the "silly" page of the guest-book. I hope you get the e-mail. It is long.... but what else could you expect from me, who loves to "drib ble!" and "chitty-chat!" Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and do e-mail me soon. Your friend, Jacqueline Katherine Mary Markie. As if no-one knows my name by now! At least I have never hid behind a fake e-mail. When I have something to say, I say it and do not hide behind what I say.
Jacqueline <: Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:35:50 (EST)
God please help us poor souls on the Seaham guest book we now have a Mr.Katherine Katherine Markie @ aol.com
Tony <: tony@guadalmina.com>
San Pedro, Malaga Spain - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:34:00 (EST)
: "Bodyline Tour" Australia 1 v England 4. Englands captain Douglas Jardine was told to win the ashes "by any means necessary", which meant stop Bradman "by any means necessary". So they did. Don Bradman was and will probably always be the finest batsman ever to play the game of cricket. Even though he was an Australian/Royalist/Anti-Catholic. Still...R.I.P...Sir Don.
joe
- Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:32:19 (EST)
There was a slight error on my vacation dates - My parents are visiting me in the Good Old USA March 27th thru April 3rd. So I think I will be so busy entertaining my mom and dad, that I will not have time to get on the guest-book. Better yet, they alr eady know how out-spoken, vivacious and opinionated I am - they read my letters! So why would I want them to see the guest-book. Hey, folks, I am so excited! I can be my parents very own personal tour guide! They can hear me "chitter-chatter" from 5.15am until the wee hours in the morning! I have not been home for almost 10 years and that was the last time I saw my parents - when I was just 22 years old. Here I am a 32 year old woman! Jesus, Mary and Joseph! I am so excited! I am bouncing off the walls - no need for the Coffee-mocha at Starbucks. I am already hypo as it is. So, there you go folks, you will have a whole week break from me in a few weeks time. Until then, I am still zipping in and out of the guest-book pa! ! ges. Thank you again Thomas Johnson for your continious support. I think people really do enjoy reading what I have to say - most of the time. At least I add " ZEST" and "SPICE" into the guest-book. So come on, come up with another topic to discuss. Have a great evening everyone. I am off to have my last chocolate-chip cookie. I am giving them up for lent, as well as meat and coffee
Jacqueline <Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 03:30:49 (EST)
To Nigel Steel. Thanks for the apology but there was no need. You just caught me on a bad day and it was a long time ago.Regards Sadie
Sadie M
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 17:49:17 (EST)
: Mr Oz - sorry, didn't realise it was a genuine surname.You criticise my 'facts' but all you offer in exchange is opinion. Are you suggesting that at the time in question the use of leg theory was illegal in cricket ...... surely, even in your country no-one holds that to be a fact. As to your implication that bowling at a batsman's body is unusual - have you ever actually played the game?
Skipper <batsman@wicket.com>
England - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 17:46:43 (EST)
Hello Jacqueline,I'm very well thanks. Iwill pass on your regards to Paul and Richie.Idon't see much of the others you mentioned,i see them occasionally and they are all fine with families of their own. Hello Jacqueline,I'm very well thanks. Iwill pass on your regards to Paul and Richie.Idon't see much of the others you mentioned,i see them occasionally and they are all fine with families of their own.
Lynn <: George @Adcock45.Freeserve.co.uk>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 17:44:33 (EST)
Hello England. I love beer me.
Ted McKrilly <moomin@intel.com>
: Nozzinagriba, Cassro Turkey - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 13:19:13 (EST)
I do enjoy reading the Guestbook and to those who say that a certain lady is monopolising it, I say rubbish, I think we all enjoy reading Jacquiline's missives and whilst they may be controversial, I believe they are honestly given, so lets have critic ism of a CONSTRUCTIVE nature less please of this back-stabbing,we all saw where it got the Romans. I believe that we all have priorities in life and different people have different ideas on what they should be! So I would like to ask Jacquiline, just what are your priorities in general, or anyone else like to state theirs? I'll start by outlining briefly my own. First and foremost I believe in Familiesand my own is my foremost one in life, secondly is my faith, not only in God but in the sanctuary of life in all its forms, a lot of People might think I have these two in the wrong order,but that is the way I have them and the way I prefer them, I also believe in those old virtues of faith hope and above all Charity, a little more of the latter would not come amiss to some of the contributors to this Guestbook, also a bit of "give and take" in the correct manner, lets agree to disagree in an agreeable manner. So to Jacquiline I would say you are getting there, come back to Seaham (if you so desire it)and start courting a nice Seaham Laddie, I know your heart is still here, come and join us, good luck and Godbless and God bless Seaham
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 13:16:54 (EST)
: Mr Madheed, If you havn't got anything constructive to say you'd be better to say nothing at all, which on the other hand is what you are really saying, stick to things you know something about, like for instance that great Football club at the Stad ium of Light!
Thomas Johnson
- Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 13:14:37 (EST)
Oz Brian, Glad to hear you're all in one piece Mate! How are things down/under in the Colonies?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 13:12:57 (EST)
There is a God-A whole weeks break from the 24th.till 31st best news on the guest book since it's inception.Lets have a party.
Tony
Spain - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 13:11:42 (EST)
Hey ! skipper Well spotted , yes I'm an Australian sprung from the loins of Deneside. Do you play cricket ? or are you a fan ? either way you should check your facts . The mark of the man was as you said ,"the whole world had to change the way cricket was played " you were right there .The plan hatched by your Mr Jardine ,was to contain the great man ,by packing the leg side field and aiming for his body , it worked,he was out for a daffy duck first ball,the second innings he was 103 not out,in the ser ies he managed another 3 x 50's . I don't know where your sour grapes are coming from but you are out of step with the English cricket elite and Wisden . He was never humbled on a cricket pitch but he was a humble man ,he made 6996 runs in 52 Test matches ,really mate ! Regards Oz-Brian
Oz Brian
South Australia - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 07:54:43 (EST)
To "Mr. Madheed" Let me tell you, to your surprise I do have a life! A very busy one at that. Nor, do I sit for 4 hours typing on this guest book. I zip on it during the morning before work. Then, I zip on it in the evening - like now - after my work a nd after working out at the health club. Or after, I have been helping someone at the crisis center. At weekends, I have a little more flexability - with my schedule, therefore, I like to zip on this page and see who has been on and answer any comments di rected to me. As for a "sad-loser" you know! better yet, I am not going to comment. I am going to try to live by my "lenton" challenge. "Be delicate and courteous, even when being provoked." I think, if you are the person I think you are, (and I will not reveal you - I may be cross with you, but I still believe in giving everyone their human dignity they deserve, so out of human respect I am not going to say who I think you are.)But I think we both know that I have work! ! ed extremely hard at earning my Degree and working here in the States and doing the work that I do. It is not the best paid work - but it is work that is rewarding. I enjoy and love with all my heart working with the poor and working with children. I love being a "Substitute Mother." Especially to the poorer children. All they want is to be loved and understood. Aside from my work - I absolutely love my free-time and my interests and visiting with my friends. I have a wonderful life. At times it is very b usy and other times it is rather quiet. A loser - no! I would have been a loser if I gave upon myself or life. I did not. I am sorry you still feel such hatred toward me that you must lower yourself and use unkind words. You were once a nice person - and I bet deep down you still are. Anyway, folks, guess what? the week of March 24th through 31st either my parents are coming over to visit me. Or, I will be away doing some Missionary work for one week either in North Dakota or ! ! Minnesota. So! people! that means in a few weeks time you will have 7 days break from me! Until then, I enjoy zipping in and out of this page. I am very expressive and fully believe in expressing opinions. Sorry to the ones who get annoyed with me. But at least I am kind and not so offensive. Please give me some credit - I am not all that bad! Or, am I? Goodnight all and God Bless!
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 05:11:45 (EST)
: OZ Brian thanks for your email via Shirley i am still having problems with my surver i will get in touch as soon as i can regards to you 7 Angela Margaret
margaret jones <marga.gos@libertysurf>
selby, west yorkshire england - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:46:42 (EST)
Well, Oz Brian. I take it that you're from Australia as opposed to being related to a wizard from Kansas. Easy to forget , is it not, that the whole world had to change it's way of playing cricket because your Mr Bradman couldn't play a ball pitched on , or just outside leg. Have the great man fail in front of his home crowd? See a demi god humbled? Lets change the rules to avoid embarassing him! Perhaps now we can return to leg theory and we'll see who the 'all rounders' are.
The Skipper <batsman@wicket.com>
England - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:44:44 (EST)
Ms Markie I have been visiting the guest book for a few months now. Why don’t you try reading through your previous entries and see if you can stay awake long enough to get through them all. I can’t disagree with most of what you have to say, but you continually re peat and occasionally contradict yourself. On one of your recent quotes we do agree, and that is that all of us are different. Thank goodness for that. If everyone used the guest book as you do, it would be like reading War and Peace. Please give us a bre ak. Take another holiday – sorry vacation. Luv xxx
Beardy <: peterb@rolt200.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire England - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:42:28 (EST)
CAN I SAY JACKIE, YOU ARE ONE SAD LOSER. WHY THE HELL WOULD U SIT AND TYPE 4 HOURS ON END ON THIS WEB SITE. GET A LIFE!!!!. ANY WAY, THERES ME OFF 2 GET SOME LCL, NEE WAY.
MR MADHEED
SEAHAM, DURHAM ENGLAND - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:40:14 (EST)
Brian Rowell The email wasn't for you it was for OZ Brian Tobin South Australia sorry if you got it wrong
margaret jones <marga.gos@libertysurf.co.uk>
sowerby bridge, yorkshire england - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:38:10 (EST)
Anybody who has any sense of history, tradition and indeed cares about Seaham, would do well to read the Banner Fund Page. Whilst the coal mines was hardly the perfect working enviroment, there is little doubt the entire, history of the town is to be seen on those standards.Enough sacrifice was made by the people of this town, both men & women, to ensure the coal owners were kept in luxury. Those banners were earned by the blood, sweat & toil of generations of miners and the least we can do is to attempt to restore them to there rightful glory. Good luck and well done Albert. kept coming
joe
- Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:35:34 (EST)
If only St. Katherine would live by Mother Theresa's precepts we wouldn't be in this fine mess!
Stan Cooper <swcooper@cs.com>
Sale UK - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 19:34:01 (EST)
: "Lynne Lyons" hope you get this message. I hope you are well - please give my kindest regards to Richard Whitmore - I remember I enjoyed listening to him speak with his Nottingham accent. He was in my form class and also in my English class with Mr. Macneeny and also with Mrs. Cairns - I think he had a small crush on her. She was a young teacher and new to the school. Richard use to make fun of the way I read/spoke. He said I spoke "posh." My word, I would hate to hear the fun he would make of me now . I do not sound completely American, nor, do I sound as if I came from the north of England. My accent is a funny mixture of different accents. Also, please give kind regards to Paul Macgann - I remember him too. I remember too much of school days. If my memory was as good at remembering directions as I do of school days and 'dates' of the years/history etc.. I would be in great shape for being an excellent navigator! As it is, it takes me forever to learn my way aroun! ! d places. Though, thank Goodness, that driving in America I think is a lot easier than back home. I do not have to figure out those "round abouts!" Take care!
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:13:46 (EST)
: In the words of a well known sitcom actor 'I don't believe it'.She doesn't want to say anything about Bill Clinton and then proceeds to wax lyrical about how he has been a complete disgrace to the country.Katherine you replied to several visitors tha t you are going to try and cool down a bit,then promptly gave a whole 'lesson' on Mother Theresa,followed by a chapter on the 'chatty wife subject'. I have only been visiting the G.B.for several days and already I'am becoming fed up with your ramblings,remember you are supposed to be guest, what is it with you? no wonder people are dismissing or scrolling the reams of 'markiania' and subsequently not visiting the G.B. Come on Katherine be a girl of your word and restrict your visits and irrelevent 'dribble' to messages that people will be interested in,leave the so called 'Zest'for cooking those famous Amereican 'fruit cakes'
Tony
Spain - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:11:11 (EST)
Havev just been reading the Miners Banner Fund pages, seems like a grand idea, but why Oh Why are there no Ladies on the Board of Trustees? Seaham owes as much to its Ladies (past&present as it does to its Menfolk, So come on you Menfolk draft a few of the lassies onto the Board of Trustees! They will be an asset to the scheme!
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:09:10 (EST)
Thomas Johnson ,No I haven't lost my tongue , in fact all my bits are still intact, thanks for the concern Regards Oz-Brian
Oz Brian
South Australia - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:07:47 (EST)
Hey Skipper, You joined with this sports mad country Australia to mourn the death of Sir Donald Bradman, and indeed he was good chap as you said. But really it's difficult to criticise a man who scored 117 Test centuries, had a Test average of 99.94 sc ored a record 334 in a Test ,against England,hit a first class record 452 runs. Hardly a weak point in his technique to amass that kind of run haul. If your comment about a suspect leg side action,refers to the infamous bodyline series , he still had a 56 .57 run average. A point of interest relating to the man's greatness, 50 years after his career ended he was still devoting 4hrs a day to answer fan mail . Ain't that something ! Regards Oz-Brian
Oz Brian
South Australia - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:06:41 (EST)
Hi ! Margaret ,We sent you an E-Mail via your friend Shirley I,m not sure if your service provider is suspect , perhaps the E-Mail will help to solve your problem Regards Oz-Brian
Oz Brian
South Australia - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 14:04:36 (EST)
To The Dear People of This Wonderful "Guest-Book" I thought that before people start becoming annoyed again, (with people like myself!) due to the lack of the ability to have patience and most of all Tolerance for each other. I will post these words of "Mother Theresa" that I found in my prayer book. It is an excellent exercise to practice during the 6 weeks of Lent. Or, even anytime of the year and during our lives.(Christians and non-Christians alike.) Please Note* My intentions are not to be ramming God down people's throats - my intentions are to encourage tolerance. Also, Please Note* you will notice that even "I" have a most difficult time trying to follow these rules of humility - In some cases, I am so guilty - it is not even funny! But I have the humility to admit it! Here goes... Mother Theresa gave her sisters in the order the following rules to follow in order to practice "Humility." 1. Speak as little as possible about yourself. 2. Keep busy with your own affairs and not those of others. 3. Avoid Curiosity. 4. Do n ot interfere in the affairs of others. 5. Accept small irritations with good humor. 6. Do not dwell on the faults of others. 7. Accept censures even if unmerited. 8. Give in to the Will of others. 9. Accept insults and injuries. 10. Accept contempt, being forgotten and disregarded. 11. Be courteous and delicate even when provoked by others. 12. Do not seek to be admired and loved. 13. Do not protect yourself behind your own dignity. 14. Give in, in discussions, even when you are right. 15. Choose always t he more difficult task. It is about 9.00pm here in Chicago and I am off to sleep very soon. I did want to write something about Bill Clinton for our American visitors to this guest-book, but, I won't -simply because it is not ! ! nice. Now even the Democrat supporters are wishing they did not protect him during the Impeachments. They are now realizing that his ethical code is zero! If he had been impeached, none of these "Bribe Pardons" would have occured. Bill Clinton certainly i s going down in history. As he said, he is still in Washington and he is not going anywhere! Democrats, please realize former President Clinton has just been a complete disgrace to this country. I think President Bush will be able to do a whole lot better - we hope, but time will tell.
Jacqueline <Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 02:31:03 (EST)
: Hi Nigel Steel (stella),you weren't a bad lad at school. how u doing? your'e right maureen didn't marry richie, i'm still in touch with richie he drinks in the george with paul mcgann as i work there. they are always reminissing about school and the good old days,you,d think we were ancient wouldn't you.
Lynn Lyons <George @Adcock45.Freeserve.co.uk>
Seaham, Co Durham England - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 02:27:39 (EST)
: Very sad to hear about the death of Sir Donald Bradman. A good chap to have in the team though sadly weak on his leg side. Perhaps now we can return leg theory to it's rightful place in the game. We've pandered to these Australians enough! Yours resp ectfully. The Skipper
The Skipper <batsman@wicket.com>
Cheltenham England - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:20:12 (EST)
To "Nigel Steel" You know, I am trying to think back and come to think of it, you were not really a bad lad in school. I hope you are doing well these days. My goodness, what on earth must you think of me? I think I must have done a 180 degrees turn ar ound since school days. Though, I think that is a very good thing! Remember at school I was a scared frightened mouse. Oh, my gosh, I remember in our 1st yr at school, I must have done something awful to the kids in our form class, because for whatever re ason, that Denise Summerbell and Susan Frater, got the whole class not to speak to me. It went on for about almost 1 week. It was so hurtful! I tell you, kids can be so cruel to each other - and that has never changed. Mind you, I think at the time Denise and Susan were just being spiteful. Anyway, I so glad I am not the young girl I was. Though, maybe some people on this guest-book would like me to be more quiet!
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:18:01 (EST)
Dear "Thomas Johnson" Perhaps you and I are becoming some sort of friends these days - even though we disagree with each other on quite a few topics and have, at one time been rather "snippy" to each other. It was delightful and encouraging to read tha t you "support" my out-spoken opinions and assertivenss on this "guest-book" that otherwise, might be rather boring. Thank you so much for your kindness. Also, at this moment for your friend who has not spoken to his "chitty-chatty" wife as he does not wa nt ot interupt her, I suggest he becomes less henpecked, and more assertive and motivated. I suggest he uses his tongue wisely and says something to his wife who likes to talk too much. They are obviously lacking in communication skills with each other - if he does not do anything about it - they might as well not carry on with the marriage. Oh, Whoops! am I implying "divorce?" when I am devoute Catholic.. Okay, Thomas, what are your feelings on that one?
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:15:46 (EST)
To "Stan" and "others" complainning about me dominating the Seaham "Guest-Book" You know, I really try not to, if you can find it to believe it in your heart. It is just I always, or rather, most often, have an answer to things and... I also like to pe rsonally answer people on the guest-book you leave me messages. That is why you will see 2 or 3 or sometimes 4 messages the same day around the same time. I personally answer everyones comments toward me - at least I am being polite! and... at least I alw ays have something to say, wheather it is worthwhile or not. Otherwise, the guest-book does get filled with people just writing in asking if they know such and such, or, tracing back their family tree and there are never any exciting topics to discuss. I am sure not all the people of Seaham, (present or past) are narrow minded, or do not care to debate on a controversial topic. It is fun! and it gets people to participate. I mean, maybe I have become just too Americaniz! ! ed, and like to express opinions too much - I don't know. Needless to say, I am sorry if I dominate the "guest-book" too much; but I thought I added some "Zest" to the book. I will try to cool down a bit.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:13:35 (EST)
Oz Brian did you forget to answer my emails
margaret jones <marga.gos@libertysurf.co.uk>
west yorkshire england - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:11:00 (EST)
: Oz Brian have you stopped sending me emails or is it my server that is not working margaret
margaret jones <marga.gos@libertysurf.co.uk.>
- Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 18:09:07 (EST)
Oz Brian, You're quiet Digger, the Cat got your tongue?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, UK - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 12:03:51 (EST)
Oz Brian, You're quiet Digger, the Cat got your tongue?
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, UK - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 12:02:20 (EST)
: There has been a few complaints on the Guestbook about all the "Humps" at Dalton-le-Dale, no I dont mean the Residents, I mean those hideous humps on the Road! The Residents oviously asked for them and yes the cost was born by us! If they wanted to k eep us Motorists from passing through they should have built a 12ft. high wall around the place. I often pass through that way(I dont stop as the people there are so unsociable and boring, all they talk about is money (their God it seems, walking the Do ggie (picking up with their pooper scoops) and are all totally boring peasants (with a small p ) No Dalton-le- Dale keep your little Village to yourselves, You all deserve each other
Thomas Johnson
Ex Seaham, UK - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 12:00:59 (EST)
Right you lot...My Dad is bigger than your Dad and he will bash you all. He's got a tank as well.
Curious Orange <BillyBoy@Ibrox>
Ibrox, yep Scotland - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 07:14:08 (EST)
Well said Stan,I'am sure you echo the sentiments of many a visitor to the Guest Book
tony
Guadalmina - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 07:11:16 (EST)
Joe, You've guessed it Mate, I am a dab hand at the old fishing lark and I do get a few "bites" life would be rather dull if we were all the same wudn't it? To those moaning about Jacquiline monopolising these pages I would say she definitly is an ass et to this Guest book and whilst I dont agree with all her preachings she does talk a "lot of sense" and I will keep trying to make her adopt a more Liberal attitude. she recently asked what the "royal we " meant. Well Jacquiline it was a term often used by Queen Victoria when she wanted to express an opinion and was meant to mean from her and Albert! as though poor Albert wasn't allowed to express his own opinion (probably henpecked poor soul) On a lighter note I have a friend who recently told me he hadn't spoken to his Wife for over 12 Months! When I asked him Why not? He said "He didn't like interrupting her!" Any comment Jacquiline?
Thomas Johnson
- Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 07:09:47 (EST)
Jaquliien thank,s for your words of wisdom thinking back i dont think i was a bad lad at school. I forgot all about througing a bottle so sorry Saide As for David Carr and David Niernz i,ve never seen them for ages. I dont think Richie marriied Maurien Laws. Hope you are well got to go now bye
Nigel Steel <: nnsteel@paksidecres.fsnt.co.uk>
Seaham near rhe Hamlet of Dalton le Dale, - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 07:07:26 (EST)
Thomas Johnson, ever thought of taking up fishing, you'll be a dab hand with the amount of bites you appear to be getting. Anyway, as a socialist, equality for all...
Joe
- Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 04:23:13 (EST)
I think some of the ladies on here, perticularly the yankees need a man. Why don't you visit e-bridegrooms of england at http://members.tripod.co.uk/ugli and find yourselves a lovely gentle english man.
mr e <: e-bridegroom@amorous.com>
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 04:22:10 (EST)
I think the Seaham "Guest-Book" is the BEST thing that ever happened to Seaham! It is certainly encouraging "Independent Thinking." Which is not only healthy, it is important to ourselves and to society. Why would we all want to think the same anyway? We are not carbon copies of each other. We each have our own mind and own free will. We can learn so much from each other by being allowed to freely express our views, feelings and opinions. I was just telling a friend in an e-mail that when I was growing up, in my home I was not really allowed to freely express my opinions - it was seen as "cheeky." Therefore, independent thinking was obviously not at all encouraged or part of "me." I think, this was an injustice, because I did not learn how to express m yself, or developed opinions (or even self-confidence and a good self esteem or image of myself) that differed from those of my parents. I really did not "think!" and consequently, saw the world as very small and "black! ! and white" and no grey areas. Encouraging Independent thinking and expression of one's true inner feelings helps one to be compassionate, sensitive and tolerable. Our world is very large with millions of differences in culture, language, race, religions, traditions and social and economical environments. I think it is important that we all have our own ideas, in order to compromise and come up with solutions to solve problems. All of our ideas are different, yet, they are all good ideas and good ideas put together, are able, for the most part to come up with a wonderful solution to solve issue. I know here in America, though some of the schools and education are not the best, the teachers really encourage expression and independent thinking - it cultivate s individualism. I am all for it! Let us see what other issues we can come up with to discuss.
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:19:01 (EST)
To "Victoria." Okay, you have "got me" a little bit - just a little mind you! However, remember you and I, are two totally different individuals as we all are. Of course we hold differences of opinions and that is OKAY! I think what I mean that women s hould be able to support themeselves,I am referring to those women who do not think they have to work and really do thing that getting married means "security" - that the man will automatically take care of all her every needs. Women should take business and financial courses to understand and learn about money and insurances and stocks, retirement funds etc... Women need to know that getting married is not "security" and being cared for - Marriage is love and "Team work." Also, though I believe very stro ngly that the word "obey" in marriage vows is a sign of "owner-ship" I do not believe, however, that taking your husbands name is sign of "ownership." Just as in Ballroom dancing, the gentleman takes the lead, I think g! ! entlemen should also take the lead in marriage. Though, I realize I am kind of contridicting myself - as I say that marriage is equal "team-work." I suppose, I am just kind of old fashioned in someways. Oh my! there you go! I am stummped for words! What h umility I am forced to have! Hey and Lent begins this Wednesday and guess what task I got at my Rosary Prayer group last night? It is to practice Humility to whole 6 weeks of lent and.... to be delicate and kind even when being challenged and provoked. I wonder if I can achieve this hard task for my out-spoken personality. I am glad Victoria that you are a strong independant woman. People like you really help to put a balance in our society and help to encourage "thinking." Good for you. Always challenge others opinions if you question them. Oh too, yes, it was rather harsh of me to judge Seaham men. What I should say, is that I would not feel comfortable dating a man from Seaham. Why? because I am happy dating Americans as I ! ! am more American than British.
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:16:35 (EST)
: Message for Oz Brian. A black belt in Tie Kwan thingy eh? You sound like a hunk of real man - and not above touting your wares! Message received and understood. Meet in the Chatroom? Anytime!
Julian <flipper@homeboy.com>
Hetton le Hole, England - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:14:31 (EST)
: Dear "Thomas Johnson" If i said, I kissed on my first date, I meant my first date ever was with an American and he was the first guy I ever kissed. I have NEVER kissed on the first date, or the 2nd or the 3rd. Kissing is something "special" - it is a n expression of feelings. When a young gentleman and young woman kiss, it should not be just because they feel ammerous. It should be because they truly feel emotional intimacy for each other. I am very old fashioned in some ways and I know it is going to annoy some of the young women on this guest-book. But that is how I am!
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:12:34 (EST)
: As an Ex. Seaham born resident, I was delighted to discover the Seaham Web page which I found very comprehensive and interesting.I was also pleased to see the guest book page,as I thought great I'll be able to recognise old friends and events etc.and maybe get in touch with names from the past.Imagine my surprise when I found that it was'nt the case at all,but was dominated by a 'preacher type 'very busy american lady who seems to spend most of her waking hours E.mailing the Seaham Harbour guest book .Is it not possible to enforce some kind of restriction on the amount of time correspondants can spend in the Guest book or should I call it the 'Markie Web Page'and use the facility for the purpose I'am sure it was originally intended.
Tony <: Tony@guadalmina.com>
San Pedro, Malaga Spain - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:10:38 (EST)
Oz Brian, How long did it take for your Wife to dictate your last letter? As for your black(?) stripe it doesn't make you any more of a Man! Probably not
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:08:31 (EST)
: I used to love reading the guest book. Such diverse reading. Now, unfortunately, it seems to be a personal diary for the lady Markie. Such long diatribes. so self-centred and oh so frequent. I should think a lot of people have been put off the site b ecause of the overwhelming presence of good lady Markie. I visit this great site a lot less now and when I do I have to scroll past reams of Markieana to find the good bits. I hope to return more frequently when good lady Markie gets a sense of proportion about her contribution to the guest book, life and the universe. I still go back to Seaham. I find the people, as ever, friendly and refreshing. I've stayed in the States and worked near Chicago. In over five years I never met one person remotely like t hat spouted by you-know-who. Good luck Seaham!
Stan Cooper <swcooper@cs.com>
Sale, Cheshire UK - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 19:06:40 (EST)
Jacqueline I disagree strongly with your views on women! When you say 'ladies we shouldn't want to try to be guys'; firstly I'm not a lady, I'm a woman. I can't help but want to be like a lad, any more than I could stop myself wanting to be a like a woman, 'cos I do n't think that personalities are gender specific. I'm just myself. I think that a lot of so-called gender-specific traits are the result of conditioning, and I don't think that swearing when provoked makes me less of a woman. I wouldn't bite my tongue in case someone thought I wasn't feminine, 'cos as far as I'm concerned being feminine is having XX sex chromosomes, and being masculine is having XY sex chromosomes, and thats as far as gender goes. I'm grateful if a bloke holds a door open for me, but simi larly I hold doors open for men, as I respect women and men equally. Also I wouldn't change my name, as this suggests ownership, and my partner will never own me. I can understand that some women change their names as this mak! ! es them feel more of a family with their new husbands, but it's not for me, and am curious as to why you think that feminism has gone too far when a woman won't change her name. I wouldn't change mine, but don't judge women who change theirs. Also I'm cur ious that you wrote something along the lines of women should be able to support themselves if they have to. Surely we'll always have to - I can't think of a situation where we wouldn't. I'm certainly proud to be a feminist in a world where women do more work than men, and own less property, and admire men and women for their individual qualties, not for qualities which have been culturally assigned in order to keep women submissive. Also when you wrote that you wouldn't marry someone from Seaham - thats a questionable attitude?
Victoria McCabe <drvmccabe@aol.com>
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:23:10 (EST)
To Thomas Johnson the confused one .To repeat myself I'd have to repeat something I've already said !!! As for your comments "Down trodden hen-pecked wimp" I've worked and been successful in three country's ,I have a black stripe on a Tae Kwon-Do belt, that's something you have to fight for and earn.A down trodden wimp would not make it though the first night's training,nor would he survive in a foreign country.That leaves henpecked,I take care of the lady in my life ,with love and respect. henpecked ! I think not
Oz Brian
South Australia - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:19:19 (EST)
"Nigel Steel" your idea about keeping the Dalton-le-dale folk locked in their own little "space" might be a good one; if indeed, the people there are snobby. I have found that snobby people do not "venture out" they prefer to stay with their own kind. They have all the $ in the world, but prefer to stay and congregate at the Country Club. I hope you have made ammends with Sadie Mason - she is actually a very nice lady - I know her. Though, remember too, in your apology to her, explain that you were jus t a silly teenager and did not think of the consequences of throwing an explosive bottle. Though, now you are an adult, you are more responsible and sensitive to all people and that you are truly sorry. Oh by the way, do you remember David Carr? Richard W hitmore? and David Neirnz? I wonder what they are doing these days. Did Richard Whitmore marry Maureen Laws? Well take care, Nigel - have a great day! God Bless.
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:17:22 (EST)
Yes Dean i can confirm that thr foam party is indeed at Dawdon club on Friday 2nd of March. and everybody young and old are invited. Brian Come on down.
Brian
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:15:01 (EST)
Yes Dean i can confirm that thr foam party is indeed at Dawdon club on Friday 2nd of March. and everybody young and old are invited. Brian Come on down.
Brian
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:14:58 (EST)
Yes Dean i can confirm that thr foam party is indeed at Dawdon club on Friday 2nd of March. and everybody young and old are invited. Brian Come on down.
Brian
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:14:47 (EST)
To "Doc 2000" To better define "Women should be able to support herself in times of crisis." I am talking about financially and emotionally. A woman should never have to feel she has to rely and depend on a man. If a marriage suddenly ended due to divo rce or death - women should have their own financial resources to take care of themselves and should have the inner strength (emotional strength) to just move on with their lives and find something new in their lives. Too many women just "whine" around, i nstead of picking up their lives and finding that life has many, many other opportunities to sek if people would be willing to be motivated and assertive.
Jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:13:28 (EST)
Why dont we have a reunion of ex Vane tempest Lads Soon before we all die off
J.G.Anderson <: J.G.Anderson@btinternet.com>
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear England - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:11:31 (EST)
Jacquiline, You really disapoint me, fancy allowing your "American Gentleman" to have a "kiss" on your first date! I thought better of you than that, you certainly wouldn't get a Seaham lad doing that and being so forward! I can see that re-educating y ou to a more acceptable level of decorum is going to be more difficult than I thought, but I will "rise" to the challenge, patience and industry will eventually prevale, I have some good news for you about an organisation(American) which will also assist you! Iwill dig out the details, in the meantime I suggest you spend more time reading the "Good Book" Respectfully yours Thomas
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:09:26 (EST)
Frank from LaHabra, Did did ask your Wifes/Partners permission before you wrote that note? As your spelling was O.K. we know she probably wrote it for you, you sound like another Hen-pecked undertrodden Yank! You also sound like a typical male Yankee w eakest link, Goodbye!
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:08:02 (EST)
In answer to Jacqueline's entry 22nd Feb- angelic soft, angelic schmofft! I'd prefer swearing and corny jokes please. Also when you write that a woman should be able to support herself in times of crisis? Please define?
doc 2000
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:48:28 (EST)
To "Thomas Johnson" Let me tell you, also, that I have dated some of the most wonderful, gentleman "like" American men. My first date, I was 19 1/2 years old was with an American Military officer - a graduate from West Point. He was my first ever date and first kiss! I still remember! I was in Germany working and we had been introduced at a BBQ. He took me to wonderful dinners and was very well educated, traveled and very dignified. One of my more serious boyfriends, (only one) Was also a graduate from a prestigues University. He was wonderful. That is why I could never date anyone from Seaham. I have been too spoilt. I am use to going out on dinner dates to expensive restraunts, to theathers and having intellectual, stimulating conversations. American men know how to treat a lady. At least the one's that I choose to date. Though, as they say, "Birds of a feather flock together."
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:47:01 (EST)
To "Lesley Roberts" I think you are perfectly right! Like I say, I believe in "Women's Lib" to a point and getting an education is one of them and more important, being able to financially take care of ourselves without ever having to rely on a man. I think many women get into marriages for "security" reasons. They are afraid to venture out in the world and think if they are not married by a certain age, that their world will fall apart. Though for some women who live in small towns (not all women)that is all they are conditioned into thinking - they need to find a man to take care of them, otherwise they will be alone and cannot possibly be successful. What a very narrow minded way of thinking - and a very sad way too. You have no idea the ammount of girls I went to school with who, when I contact them, the first thing they say, "When are you going to get married and have children; you will be too old soon." Oh, well! we are all different and thats what makes our wo! ! rld. By the way, so you have finally been accused of being an "American!" (and maybe, deep down you like it - to a point!)
jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:45:17 (EST)
To "Thomas Johnson" Let me tell you, also, that I have dated some of the most wonderful, gentleman "like" American men. My first date, I was 19 1/2 years old was with an American Military officer - a graduate from West Point. He was my first ever date and first kiss! I still remember! I was in Germany working and we had been introduced at a BBQ. He took me to wonderful dinners and was very well educated, traveled and very dignified. One of my more serious boyfriends, (only one) Was also a graduate from a prestigues University. He was wonderful. That is why I could never date anyone from Seaham. I have been too spoilt. I am use to going out on dinner dates to expensive restraunts, to theathers and having intellectual, stimulating conversations. American men know how to treat a lady. At least the one's that I choose to date. Though, as they say, "Birds of a feather flock together."
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:44:16 (EST)
Hi, I was reading an article in the Echo on Wedensday night.It was about speed ramps in the hamlet of Dalton Le Dale. I'm all for them, but who do the Daltonites think they are? If they don't want us commoners to us their road why not just say so. Ther e is a simple solution! Build them a shop, they've already got a pub and a church, erect a twelve foot high fence and lock them in. End of problem! At the end of the day it's not what you know, it's who you know. You don't hear us commoners twist when you pay less council tax, or are we paying for your speed ramps?
N STEEL <: nnsteel@parksidecres.fsnet.co.uk>
The Town Of Seaham Near The Hamlet Of Dalton Le Da, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:42:14 (EST)
: Jacquiline, see you on the Harbour chat line name your time!
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:39:50 (EST)
Oz Brian, You keep repeating yourself, have you overdone on the Bi-carb? You sound like one harassed hen-pecked Aussy ex-brit!
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:38:52 (EST)
Mon Cher colleague. C'est peut-etre mieux de parler Anglais devant les imbeciles! By all means my dear chap, brag about the size of your hardwearing driveway but remember that you'd be perhaps better off simply tending your own allotment - such as it is.
Dr Pangloss
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:37:48 (EST)
: Geoff i think the FOAM PARTY is at Dawdon Club at the begining of March come on down.
Dean
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:36:14 (EST)
: Geoff i think the FOAM PARTY is at Dawdon Club at the begining of March come on down.
Dean
Seaham, - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:36:05 (EST)
: Mr. Thomas Johnson you seem to know very little about Women and quite alot about American Men.Do you fantasize about us often?We know what your about then,don't we?
Frank
LaHabra, Cal USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:34:06 (EST)
Ozy Brian, I can see who wears the Pants in your house Digger! You sound like a Hen-pecked down-trodden Wimp Mate!
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:32:30 (EST)
I have to be quick as I have to zipp out to work. "Lesely Roberts" this is for you - though I have said that I agree with your "strong-minded" personality and your ability to make good career decisions. As I have said it is important for us women not t o be treated as if we were all "little minie mice." However, Lesley, don't you think you are going a little far, in regards to not taking your husband's name when you married? See, now, thats is where I think "Women's Lib" is going too far. We can have ou r independance and so on and so forth, but come on,ladies, do not take it too far. Do allow your husbands to feel like they too have a place in the marriage. Ladies, you should never feel that you want to be "one of the guys." We are beautiful human being s, created by God - and we were given some wonderful feminin qualities. It is because of some of the extreme Feministic Liberals that men have lowered their expectations of women and rarely have the decent respect women! ! should be given. But that is just my opinon and that is not to say that my opinion is the right opinion. We all have different opinions to help balance our society.
Jacqueline <Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:31:14 (EST)
To "Lesley Roberts" I think you are perfectly right! Like I say, I believe in "Women's Lib" to a point and getting an education is one of them and more important, being able to financially take care of ourselves without ever having to rely on a man. I think many women get into marriages for "security" reasons. They are afraid to venture out in the world and think if they are not married by a certain age, that their world will fall apart. Though for some women who live in small towns (not all women)that is all they are conditioned into thinking - they need to find a man to take care of them, otherwise they will be alone and cannot possibly be successful. What a very narrow minded way of thinking - and a very sad way too. You have no idea the ammount of girls I went to school with who, when I contact them, the first thing they say, "When are you going to get married and have children; you will be too old soon." Oh, well! we are all different and thats what makes our wo! ! rld. By the way, so you have finally been accused of being an "American!" (and maybe, deep down you like it - to a point!)
jacqueline <: Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:27:55 (EST)
To "Greame" Thank you so much for the apology - It was very sincere of you and honest too! I appreciated it! Okay, I did laugh a bit at the entry - It was rather clever and humerous of you and a little true! I do tend to repeat myself. (I suffer from " senior moments" often - even though I'm not quite 32 until next month!) Anyway, my sense of humour is still there. I'm still able to smile and be cheerful and happy and laugh at my own mistakes - what "humility God has given me!" Though, I always hope I n ever become a snob. Have a great day at work!
Jacqueline <KatherineMarkie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:23:40 (EST)
: Jacquiline, I will answer your latest "missive" in due course, at the moment I'm suffering from "writers cramp" trying to answer all these Militant Females who refuse to see the light and practice the teachings of the "Good book"
Thomas Johnson
- Friday, February 23, 2001 at 07:51:35 (EST)
: Leslie Roberts, You sound like a very frustrated Lady, but a typical American Woman who likes to wear the trousers and keep your Husband/Partner in a down-trodden manner. You must learn a little Humility it will make you a better Woman. You possibly should have been born a Man!!
Thomas Johnson
- Friday, February 23, 2001 at 07:50:18 (EST)
Hello Leslie. I can't remeber being in the Lifeboat society. I was in the Girls Guildry for a time. Yes I do remember you and your mam. Nice to hear you are OK. Sadie
Sadie M
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:48:43 (EST)
Jacqueline my dear, lighten up a bit, don't take all of the postings seriously.The posting about you writing a book was only meant to be a bit of humour in the otherwise serious, repetitive and moody guestbook. I wouldn't like to think for one moment that one of the conditions of taking out US citizenship is that you have to give up a sense of humour. However, saying that, if I did offend you I seriously apologise for this. No hurt intended.
Graeme
- Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:45:59 (EST)
My Dear Pangloss...I have a disque dur which would set your eyes alight as would a smouldering tormento..and so to Oporto
Voltaire <Volt@egalite.fr>
Bordeaux France - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:44:42 (EST)
mon cher Pangloss le meilleur des mondes n'est pas encore arrive...unless you're happy with the local LCL beverage I hear so much about and have a head full of sponge curlers soaked in setting lotion.
Voltaire <Volt@egalite.fr>
Bordeaux France - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:42:58 (EST)
: To "Thomas Johnson" I actually have quite a bit of "humility" I also do not mind admitting when I make a mistake or when I am wrong or not as knowledgable about things than I should be. Humility is a very teachable thing to have and to practice; and to always to be aware of. If we do not practice humility and humbleness, then we would all be arragont snobs. Then where would society be?! Perhaps you also should practice "humility" and learn that God did not create "men" to be smarter than "Women." We are all equally smart in our own way. God gave us all a brain to be used wisely. We each have our own gifts and talents, strengths and weakeness and abilities. Each and everyone of us are intelligent and we all have valuable life lessons to teach each oth er. All we have to do, is to listen and learn and then apply what we learned to our own life. Also, to expand on our own knowledge by reading and continuing to have friends who are much smarter than ourselves - so that we! ! can learn from them. We all can learn from each other! Goodnight everyone and God Bless!
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:40:41 (EST)
: Hi Sadie, I remember when you were in the Ladies Lifeboat Guild many moons ago with my mam, Joyce Roberts and also a tall, older very distinguished lady who lived on the seafront. I think her name was Gwen.Anyway heres to the women of the world and e specially Lady Mayors.
Leslie Roberts <: ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:38:47 (EST)
: Thomas you make my blood boil. Firstly I'm proud to be the kind of woman that you disapprove of, independent, strong minded, own my own business, am really good at making decisions and lastly didn't take my husbands last name when we married almost 1 0 years ago. I spend a good deal of my business life picking up the pieces for women and their families when their so called know it all husbands drop dead. Men who won't let their partners share in decisions are the ones who are usually too proud to ask anyones advic e. When they die its their wife who wasn't allowed to do anything with money who now is devastated doesn't know how to budget, save or in some cases balance a cheque book. Then they find out their so called provider doesn't have enough life insurance, the ir kids can't go to college and they're going to have to work till they drop just to keep a roof over their heads. That's not the definition of a real man, thats a coward and a bully who has to put others down in order to feel better about themselves!!
Leslie Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:36:19 (EST)
Hello, I live in Iraq now, but I was brought up in seaham. I lived in Parkside. I would just like to say hello to Gary carr, who thinks hes good on scramblers but he isnt! Ow gas me old bud, u look like tut and scottish! C ya! Keep in touch!
Matty Anderson <: matty@matty.matty.co.uk>
Bengali, Iraq - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 04:33:13 (EST)
To "fredMarrin" Are you any relation to John Marrin? If so, tell John I say, "Hi." Also, Steward, okay, I made a typo mistake, whilst typing too fast and trying to think way fast than I can tpye. I know very well how many thousands of people were kille d during the war. Though, I am more sensitive to the Jewish race, simply because I have seen with my own eyes, what was the Prison camp for Jews at Dachau in Munich, Germany. Also, I visited one in the former East Germany. Furthermore, my parents were chi ldrne during the war and my mom has told me some horrific stories of the bombs dropping and children being killed. I know ver well of all the people killed during the war. Also, "Fred Marrin" I wish that I knew why George Bush does indeed practice strong Christanity, and yet, supports the death penalty - I know,it does not make sense. But at least he is pro-life. Though, that is contridictory. However, he appears to be a "head and shoulders" cut above Al Gore and the ! ! former President. So we will see what Mr. President Bush produces over the next 4 years.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 03:38:23 (EST)
: To "Thomas Johnson" this is my 2nd attempt to write this entry. I am not sure if my 1st entry will appear as I forgot to fill in my name, etc.. Then, instead of going back to guest-book, I pressed the wrong thing and went back to AOL Welcome page. So rry folks if you have to read my same entry twice. Though, the 2nd entry is more expressive - so here goes...Hey! now, now! "Thomas Johnson" I am actually quite conservative. However, I do believe in "women's Lib" to a point, though not all the way. I do believe that women should get an education, so that in case of a crisis, the woman can financially support herself. A woman should never rely on a man to be financially supportative to her - or to take care of her emotionally. I believe women should have their own interests: Golfing, Theater, Charity Work, Church etc.. Also, should have their own opinions. I believe women should give themselves the opportunity to travel outside of their birth-town and to also leave their ! ! parents. Women should indeed travel and interact with all kinds of people from all social, economical, racial and religious backgrounds, as this gives women a good insight to life and also cultivates wisdom and knowledge and a sense of understandings to t he world and society. However, I strongly DO NOT believe in the word "Obey" when it comes to marriages. The word "obey" should never even come in to the vocabulary of a husband and wife. The word "obey" is meant only for God's Commandments and the neccess ary laws of society. Otherwise, following the term "Obey" in a marriage, gives either spouse, the possibilities of being subjected to being a "doormat." That is NOT what marriages is all about! Marriage is "Team-Work" and marriage is "Effort." Marriage is also love, respect, dignity and "commitment." I admit, that using an example of "women's periods" on the guest-book was hardly very "lady-like" of me, however, I was trying to make a point, and I think that point was well tak! ! en. I am actually quite a conservative, reserved young lady. Though, I do find it strange, by the fact that men say they want a reserved, dignified, respectable, gentle, feminin woman. However, there is also a lot of pressure from men for women to be libe ral. Men seem to try to take advantage in every way of a conservative young woman and always challenges her convictions. So men, you need to decide, what do you want from us women? Do you want for us to be liberal or do you want us to be shy, reserved, fe minin and have an "angelic-soft" gentle approach. Also, you feministic liberal women, what do you want? How do you want to be treated? Do you want to be treated gentle, kind, loving, given respect and dignity? Or, do you want to have "Women's Lib" and be subjected to your ears listening to swearing, mens corny jokes, and plain disrespectfulness. Women's Lib cannot have it both ways. The book, "Fascinating Womanhood" By Helen Andelin describes beautifully how a marriage should ! ! be and I think it fits well in with how God designed a marriage to be. Furthermore, it explains in a few chapters how we women should be proud of our femininity and focus on our angelic-soft gentle side. I think, Mr. Thomas Johnson, you have been dating t he wrong kind of women, which is why you has a very low opinion of them. In that case, you will never get married. You have not given yourself the opportunity to date women who have dignity and respect for themselves. Hoep you all have enjoyed my bit of t eachings and don't mind my opinions. But this is what the guest-book should be used for, for decent adults like ourselves, to be "expressive" and speak-out! and learn from each other.
Jacqueline <Katherien markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:30:25 (EST)
: Thanks, Kath for your comments, accepted and took on board. This Mr,Bush bloke, is he not one of those millionaires you were talking about. i.e. the ones that are only interested in materialism etc.The point i was trying to make is how does Bush pur port to have christian values, when obviously, by your own admission he is wrong with his death penalty stance.By that reckoning the National socialists in Germany 1933-45 were only wrong with their ideas on The Final Solution, something wrong with your p roposition i think, Your,e either "Christ like" or not.Can,t have it both ways.Also , when referring to God always use the upper capital case when using personal pronouns i. e. He, His, etc, I forgot, and now i,m covered in boils and my houre is full of f rogs, BEWARE.All the best and good luck in that wonderful country the U S A .
Fred <: fred@fmarrin .freserve . co. uk>
- Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:27:55 (EST)
To Sharon can you tell me where this Foam party is
Geoff
Seaham, - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:25:27 (EST)
: Okay! First, I DID NOT write that entry about "writing a book." Someone needs to stop forging my name, then making enteries and being afraid to sign their own name. Have Courage people! If you write something or say something, or have an opinion - th en do not be afraid to admit it yourselves - do not try to blame others by signing someone else's name. You all should know if I were to write a book, it would be "Inspirational" and I would use some of my own life experiences to teach others to overcome some of their difficulties they may have experienced.
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:21:32 (EST)
: Okay! First, I DID NOT write that entry about "writing a book." Someone needs to stop forging my name, then making enteries and being afraid to sign their own name. Have Courage people! If you write something or say something, or have an opinion - th en do not be afraid to admit it yourselves - do not try to blame others by signing someone else's name. You all should know if I were to write a book, it would be "Inspirational" and I would use some of my own life experiences to teach others to overcome some of their difficulties they may have experienced.
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:21:26 (EST)
The Markie Beast ( though shalt know her by the mark of the beast 666 ) said "6 million Jews were killed as well as hundreds of others". What an indictment of the education system! Or is it just her self centred stupidity. Never mind the Axis powers, t he Russians alone amongst the Allies lost over 20 million people during WWII. No wonder they get slightly pissed off at the thought of a warmonger like Bush getting into the Whitewash House and setting up the Son of Star Wars nonsense.
Stewart <stewartk@techie.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 17:19:38 (EST)
Thomas Johnson , where you really serious ? If you where you sure loaded Jacqueline Markie's gun , and deserved the subsequent broadside,a chauvinist needs but one tool , a shovel to bury himself with . Good on you Jacqueline
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:28:32 (EST)
: I just want some feed back from you all. I already mentioned in an earlier posting that I plan to write a book. Hey you guys, I just had a great idea. Why don't I publish all of my postings from this website? America is so wonderful I know it would sell in it's millions with all of my fellow citizens very interested, because after all, I am an american. Oh wait up you guy's, I just had another thought. While scanning throuch my entries on the guestbook, I realize that I say almost the same thing on every posting. It would only fill about a page. Oh it's ok you guys. If I mention on the cover that I am an American and was born and raised in the UK by mistake, then it will still sell in its lorryloads, sorry truckloads and our trucks are bigger and better in the USA than in england. If I put the Stars and stripes on the cover too, then I have it made. No need to write on this guestbook anymore. It will be your loss England. Remember, we are world champions at baseball, england have never even made the semeye finals. USA USA USA USA.
Jacqueline
- Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:23:23 (EST)
I Went "fishing" yesterday and my oh my did I get a bite? I certainly did, thing is our American correspondent (no not Allister Cooke) seemed to agree with about 75% of what I said! I will try to re-educate her to think in a more rational manner, after all we Men were put on this good Earth by the Lord to protect and educate our Women, we do know that Woman was made from a Man's rib and were placed on this Earth to do Man's bidding but things have got a bit out of hand lately and the "fairer sex are ge tting to much of their own way and need to be gently put back in their true place, are you listening Jacquiline? A lot of the probs. started with this so-called Woman's Lib. or rights garbage, why on earth did we ever agree to have the "Obey" word removed from the Wedding ceremony? That completed the rot, believe me when Women stopped obeying they demeaned themselves, go back Jacquiline to obeying the writings of the Good book and all will be well. You must know in you! ! r heart that Man knows best what is good for you! Yes Men are like Babies but only in the U.S. it is a well known fact that U.S. men are Wimps and do exactly what they are told to do by their wives and/or Partners! I do not wish to comment on the matter of Woman's periods as it would be unmanly to do so , and unladylike as well for that matter So Jacquiline(notice I give you your full title out of respect) you are 75% in aggreement with me, I would like to educate you a lot more and when you have achieved a modicum of humility I might even propose to you again but only when you achieve the extr a 25% and become a real old-fashioned femail like God intended you to be!
Thomas Johnson
UK - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:20:41 (EST)
: Ah, the return of "Voltaire" to the guestbook signals to us all that a certain 'Gorondin' is once more on line. No doubt with an enormous hard disk to set us all in fear and trembling! Carry on dear boy!
Dr Pangloss
Seaham, UK - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:18:00 (EST)
: Thomas Johnson , where you really serious ? If you where you sure loaded Jacqueline Markie's gun , and deserved the subsequent broadside,a chauvinist needs but one tool , a shovel to bury himself with . Good on you Jacqueline
Oz-Brian
South Australia - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:06:27 (EST)
On a recent visit to Seaham I, too, was shocked and astounded to find a distinct lack of leatherette seating in some of the town's public houses. To make matters worse the toilets in the Dun Cow actually appeared usable. Repairs were clearly visible to all. Royston Vasey this is not and itis frankly too much for anyone to take in after one visit.
Voltaire <Volt@egalite.fr>
Bordeaux, France - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:56:54 (EST)
: Okay, "Mr.Thomas Johnson" You asked for it and now you are going to get it!!! Here are my out-spoken words.... Yes, I actually do strongly believe that women should stay home and tend to the children and the house and be a "proud homemaker." After all, God gave us women a beautiful gift of being able to bear children - without us women, men are doomed! Men have no place in society without us women - we are Nurturing, kind, compassionate and know how to deal with crisis situations. We also have a lot of inner strength - me must, to be able to give birth. Men are like babies and cannot handle even the slightest head ache - they would never be able to get through a week of having a period. I do believe that women should be dutyful to their husbands but also, men should be dutyful to their wives. It works both ways - no double standards! Though, wives are certainly NOT a doormat! and should not allow themselves to be abused in any way, shape or form. (That goes for verbal, emotional and physical abuse) Women have a say in the marriage and a strong influence on how the children are to be rai! ! sed. Husbands and wives should work together as a "TEAM." Husbands should love their wives as Christ loved his church. Men should give women the respect and dignity we deserve. We women are NOT sexual objects. Our bodies are a temple of the Lord, and shou ld be respected. I do think husbands should make some of the major decisions; but would do well to listen to his wife. Wives should not nag at their husbands, because every well educated and well adversed young woman knows that you cannot change your man just because you are married. During courtship you should have observed all his strengths, weakeness, faults and capabilities and should already be aware of these shortcomings and have accepted them. Otherwise, do not say "I do" at the altar, for only in 1-5 years time to be getting a divorce, because you cannot deal with his faults. The two should again, work as a "team." Also have the deepest love, respect and dignity for each other in order to have a happy, healthy, success! ! ful Christian marriage. Also, both should support each other when it comes to the children's issues. A Husband should never ever demean his wife infront of the children and the same goes the other way for the wife. "A family who prays together - will stay together." And always, always, husbands and wives should always use kind, loving and gentle words to their children and to each other. There is no reason what so ever for yelling or not being able to logically sit down and work out a problem. A Marriage filled with only love for God, is guarenteed to be happy and successful. I am all for a "Traditional" Marriage. Now all I have to do is to find a good, kind, wonderful, gentle, compassionate, fun, loving catholic man - who is well educated and well advers ed. Now, I do not think you would describe me as a "Doormat" now would you? I am strong, out-spoken, opinionated and stick firm on my convictions. I have lived my life, traveled and have many interests. I am independant, but ! ! still believe in a traditional marriage where God and family prayers come first. Perhaps, Mr. Thomas Johnson you should learn to have respect for yourself, then you would be able to have respect for women and date the kind of women who have respect for th emselves.
Jacqueline <Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:54:34 (EST)
So "Mr Joe McVeigh" and Mr. "Thomas Johnson" You just want to set me off is it! So this is War! I hope you are ready! Alright, first, Mr. President Bush was right to order the attacks on Iraq. (The British also agreed) We cannot allow one man, Saddam H ussain to dictate. He has to abide by the Peace-keeping, No flying zone rules. Bush and Blair both agree that Sadam needs to be stopped. Look what happened when no-one put a stop to Adolf Hitler! We ended up having a world war and 6 million Jews were kil led as well as hundreds of others and also countries were taken over - all as a result from one man, because he wanted power and control. I consider myself a "Peace-Maker" and an advocate for Human Rights - therefore, if at all possible, I prefer there to be no war at all and that we all lived in Peace and Harmony with one another. Also, we Americans do not think Ronald Reagan was our best President. Furthermore, Abraham Lincoln was in favor of "Freedom" but not in favo! ! r of Freedom for the slaves. He wanted a "free America" but he still wanted to keep the slavery. He was not a good President. Next message will be for Thomas Johnson and his views on "Women and the Biblical times."
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:31:25 (EST)
To "Jim Yates" and "Frank" Thank you for the e-mail. Jim it is okay that you do not agree completely with me - I understand. Yes, you are very right indeed, America does need to address to the nation what they did to the Native American people. (The I ndians) Though when I took American History at the college in Pennsylvania, my Professor, who was such a hard nose male chovinistic! He was also such a Democrat! Anyway, he taught the class very well and he did indeed acknowledge that Americans behaved te rrible to the Indians all because they would not convert to Christianity. Actually, I like the Native American Indian "Spiritual" and peaceful way of living their lives. In fact, I think this spring, if I can get the vacation time,(or definetely this sum mer) I might do some work on the Indian resevations in North Dakota. I think it would be a great opportunity! and very insightful. I do beleive, however, it is quite hypocritical of the "White American" nation to apolog! ! ize to the "African American" nation for slavery during the civil war and not to address such an apology to the Native American Indians. Neither race had deserved such atrosities commited to them. Again, as I have expressed I am all for "human rights." As I have been described in a letter of recomendation for humanitarian work: "Jacqueline is non-discriminary, non-bigoted and is very compassionate. She has her views and opinions and expresses her convictions. However, she does not judge those who have dif ferences of beliefs." Mind you, "Jim Yates" the British also brought the Africans to America for slavery as it was during the time of the Colonies. The British are not innocent in this act. Though, it is true the Americans did use them as slaves and that cannot be justified. We are all equal and all should have equal rights. Though, throughout history we have all been subjected to discrimination of somekind or another. Look at the poor Jews during the war. Look at the Christi! ! ans in Sudan, Africa - they are being killed by the hundreds. Just take a look at the world at the moment - it is a mess! and for what? Because we, as a whole nations have become greedy, selfish, self centered, and intolerable. We need to become more "Chr ist-Like" or for those who do not believe, we need to open our hearts more to love, and to humanity and we need to learn to forgive and not hold such grudges. we need to become a nation of "Peace" However, and unfortunately, sometimes, we, the average per son, does not have a say - It is usually all political. But we should at least help, by trying to be accepting to one another.Yes, I do keep a journal and yes, I do write and hope someday to have a book published.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:29:16 (EST)
Take it a little more slowly Joe! Given that you've been addressing the fair Ms Markie recently, shouldn't that have been 'missal defence system'? Cordially yrs
Al Zheimer
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:26:07 (EST)
Thought that might set her off.
joe
- Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 13:16:52 (EST)
Not content with killing his own people, Preznit Dubya Bush, wants to take out a few Iraquis as well also restart the "Star Wars" missle defence programme. Even Ronald Reagan at his barmiest recognised this was doomed to failure. Mind you lets face it, any country who thinks that Reagan was their best ever President,not Lincoln or Kennedy or Roosevelt but Ronald "I got acted off the screen by a monkey" Reagan, deserves all it gets. Cuckoo...
joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 13:15:47 (EST)
I think that there is a way to improve our society and reduce crime and help to banish poverty, the lessons are to be learned if we revert to the true teachings of the Gospels. To start with Women should revert to their old traditional role in life, to that of homemaker, to stay at home and look after the Children and to be dutiful above all to their Man and their Family, after all the Bible informs us that Woman was made from M an and should show the proper respect to their Man as a priority! The following "steps" should be followed by all Women to ensure a happy and fulfilling life and will bring back happinness and a more Christian lifestyle. Do not be repulsed by the word "surrender" It isn't about being subservient! Acknowledge how bad you feel about yourself when you try to nag and control your Man and replace that with dignified behavior. Start by saying I'm going to show nmore respect to you, I will keep my mouth shut I will stop criticising you, giving you unnecessary advice, pulling apart your ideas and giving you jobs to do which I should be doing myself. Stop buying his clothes for him and criticising his dress sense,you know Men know best. Receive his praise and his presents in a graceful manner! Express what you want without trying to control him, remember above all that he knows best. Rely on your Man to handle all household finances remember Men understand money management better than you! Focus on self-care and your own fulfilment, if you do you will radiate happiness to all around you for the betterment of all. Become vulnerable instead of nagging, trusting instead of controlling, respectful instead of demeaning, grateful instead of dissatisfied, have faith in stead of being doubtful, also it wouldn't be amiss to have your man's slippers ready for when he retur ns from his work, respect his wishes, if he wants to talk, listen, if he wants a bit of peace and quiet, shut up! A Wife or Partner who follows these rules will have a more fulfilling existance, she will be happy instead of impoverishhed and a more spiritually advanced existence.
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 13:13:16 (EST)
Hi Jacqueline, yes I,m Gayle's mam. I also remember you. I,m pleased you are doing so well. I attended Maud's funeral yesterday. It was very sad but she had had a good life. Thanks for the compliment by the way. Sadie.
Sadie Mason <Sadie@ daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:37:55 (EST)
keep up the retoric Fred
zedrad
Seaham, - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:34:16 (EST)
Are you coming to the foam party
Sharon
Dawdon, - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:32:50 (EST)
To "Sadie Mason" Are you Gayle Mason's Mom? I happened to be browsing on the internet at the Sunderland Echo the other day as I was looking for the death announcement for Maud Potts. (Birtha Wright's Mom) My mom told me she had died and was the oldest living person in Seaham. I also know Birtha Wright very well. Anyway, I came accross a photograph of Maud on her Birthday and you were with her. It was a lovely photo. I wanted to tell you that I still remember you and you still look so Elegant and grace ful! I actually sent Gayle an e-mail and I mentioned to her that I saw your photo and thought you continued to look graceful. I hope you are well. Gayle seems to be doing so well - I am delighted to hear from her these days. Hope you and Ed do not mind th e fact I have been more than out-spoken on this guest-book - but hopefully we have all kept things going well. Take Care... Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:31:13 (EST)
: To "fred" I understand why you would wonder why I support Mr. President Bush when in fact, he does indeed support the Death Penalty. I am very much aware he has allowed the death penalty to go on in Texas which has the largest numbers of death penalt y cases. I completely disagree with him on that particular issue. I do not believe in the death penalty for obvious reasons. I do not believe it is up to us to take someone elses life, even though they themselves may have taken another life in an act of b rutal violence, which cannot be justified. However, I never said that the President was "Perfect." I said he is trying to put some dignity and respect back into the White House after the former President made a hash of things. Mr. President Bush has elect ed a cabinet who have at least some kind of "old fashioned" morals and values. He may not do a great job at cutting back the taxes, or with foreign affairs. However, he is trying his hardest to put back the morals and va! ! lues and respect that America has seem to forgotten during the 8 yrs of Bill Clinton's Presidency. I think society seems to get caught up with materialism; and these feminists and liberals just totally annoy me. Because I say, where are the values and mor als? People think because they live in a huge home, own 2-3 cars and are the Presidents of a company that, that is all there is to life. Well, most of those people are sitting high on credit card bills up to the sky!! See, this is what I mean - it just al l gets down to dignity, values and morals. President Bush is trying very hard to install those lost values in America and that is why I support him.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:27:21 (EST)
Glad to renew my acquaintance once again at the beginning of the new millennium...and I intend to see this one through to the bitter end.:)
Brian ROWELL <: llewor@uq.net.au>
Brisbane, Queensland Australia - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 06:24:29 (EST)
To Nigel. Many years ago ayoung man threw a milk bottle over the wall at Christ Church. This bottle exploded in front of me. I caught the young man and gave him a good telling off. Someone who remembers the incident says they thought the youngster was called Nigel Steel and I just wonsered. Sadie
Sadie M <sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 17:11:40 (EST)
Does anyone know if Maria Hanger still lives in Seaham?
loiuse <laiglejuridique@hoynail.com>
france - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 17:07:55 (EST)
: Yes Colin I've heard you have a lot of Camels in N.Z. so don't take the hump Mate!
Thomas Johnson
- Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 17:06:13 (EST)
: to ms markie., nothing wrong with giving your opinion or thoughts in this guest book. however, how to you square your christian ethos and philosophy with supporting president bush .. here is a man who has signed hundreds of death warrants on mostly people who have amental illness ,learning disabilities or black. it,s no use quoting the bible, eye for an eye etc, if we took that book literally we wouldn,t eat shellfish and we would all have to stone our gaughters for disobedience to their father. com e on katherine mr bush,s political outlook is no where near true christian beliefs. how about a bit forgiveness from the good old land of the free. (NOT)
Fred <: fred@fmarrin.freeserve.co.uk>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 17:05:03 (EST)
: hey, I am curious - does anyone know John Armes and what he is up to these days? Or is he still being a "wanna be, look alike Tom Cruise." I heard his brother, Michael got married - he was always such a nice young boy. John... well.. though I am just curious as to what he is doing these days. He and I need to "chitty-chatt"
Jacqueline <katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 17:02:34 (EST)
SAIDIE M CAN YOU EXPLAIN A BIT MORE ABOUT CHRIST CHURCH AS I CAN'T REMEMBER THAT FAR BACK
Nigel Steel <nnsteel@parksidecres.fsnet.co.uk>
- Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 16:59:37 (EST)
: Colin, the page takes so long to load because certain people like Ms Markie leave overlong comments, sometimes twice. Monkeys the lot of 'em. I love OWT like this me, FANTASTIC! See u in the Mill sometime for a pint.
Captain FANTASTIC <the_cyclops@hotmail.com>
SeahamcO dURHAM, uk - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 11:55:35 (EST)
Why does it take so long for this thing to load? I've seen faster camels!
Colin <: nobby@paradise,net.nz>
- Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 03:00:35 (EST)
Jacquiline, Your apology was gracefully given and is accepted, we all can drop the odd clanger and its nice to see someone admit their error. Good Luck to you and God bless!
Thomas Johnson
- Monday, February 19, 2001 at 18:23:16 (EST)
To Colin. Norman does remeber you. He's told me that he had a reunion and he was the omnly one who remebered your name. He says he has a photograph of you all at the High Colliery School.Sadie
Sadie M <Sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 13:25:59 (EST)
The Mill was full on Saturday, and top marks to Jim for the lovely roasties supplied @ half time. Just a shame the lads didn't manage a win for us. Still we kicked Italkian but in the Rugby. FANTASTIC!!!
Captain FANTASTIC <: the_cyclops@hotmail.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 13:22:33 (EST)
To Lesley, I am sorry I spoilt the movie for you. It was certainly not intended to be spiteful or petty. I think you should still go and see it - maybe you would like it. I did not care too much for it as I thought there would be more action to it. To me it did not really have a plot and the ending was quite ridiculose. I hope I have not spoilt your Birthday too much - I am really sorry - sincerely. Have a Happy Birthday with your husband and friends and the wonderful weather out in Arizona. Lucky you are not in Chicago - is it still freezing cold.
jacqqueline <katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 13:19:17 (EST)
Well thank you very much Jaqueline, that was a pretty petty and spiteful thing to do. You may not have enjoyed Hannibal but no need to spoil it for the rest of us!! Today is my birthday and I intended on checking out the film, but I guess now I won't.
Leslie Roberts <: ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 03:36:30 (EST)
: Whilst visiting Seaham, I took my son to the Stadium of Light last week, [Sunderland v Liverpool] and would like to thank John Gray [mickys dad],Adrian Marshall at the Phoenix, Paul Price and Norman Softly for the tickets and for looking after James and introducing him to the players after the game, he was made up. Niall Quinn was the spot on and made him feel at home. I managed to spend the rest of the weekend getting langered and seeing some of my old marras. I also managed not to see or hear one Pseudo American evangelist all weekend. I like Seaham.
comrade joe <joemacveigh@netscapeonline.co.uk>
- Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 18:58:47 (EST)
Colin of N.Z., Whhen you deign to visit us lesser Mortals next Month,why don't you show some real humility by calling in on our Indian friends who are badly in need of assistance, you could devote say a week of your time helping out on the Indian scen e and help tp make the World a better place, or are you too busy to help your fellow-man? On a lighter side: Do you know why Jesus Christ was not born in N.Z.? because they couldn't find three wise men!
Thomas Johnson
- Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 13:57:02 (EST)
To Nigel Steel. Cast your mind back about 16 years Nigel, Can you remember an incident of someone throwing an empty bottle over the wall at Christ Church. Sadie.
Sadie M <sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 10:22:31 (EST)
Well, I'm bound to agree with your experience Alan! I think there are many reasons why people leave there birthplace, and the first time you do, the rose cploured spectacles tend to come off, and reality sets in.Schooldays and youth are character-formi ng and never forgotten, but neither is your first overseas experience, and I spent my 19th birthday in Nairobi!You will be pleased to learn you were not alone in your opinions, because I know a number of people who originally came to NZ as seamen, then ca me back. One or two jumped ship (something you can't do today)and simply started a new life where they wanted to be. Sadie, I'm sorry I missed your question on surname, which is Hall. I was the youngest, same age as Norman Beer, and so would not have know you at the SIS.I was in 1A with Frank Masterman, and Les Hood (teachers) in 1952, and finished in 4A in 1955.Every t ime I have been back to Seaham. including 1999, I have been to see Les, who was a suberb teacher as well as a remarkable man. I hope to see him again next month.
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 04:39:00 (EST)
Colin, or is it Colon ? Regardless every time you open your mouth you make an Ass of yourself!
Frank
C A, USA - Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 04:35:39 (EST)
It is strange to me, how I have been somewhat "snubbed" for my opinionated views on such topics that can enhance one's knowledge and encourage one to "speak-out" on their perspective and opinions. This sets the stage for really good debates. It also cu ltivates one's intellectual ability to broaden his/her perspective on life's issues. However, as I in my last "decent" message on the guest-book offered a small opinion on an important issue in our society at the moment - the Air-Raids by the British and Americans in Iraq and additionally offered some of my life experiences of how certain events have impacted my life. In turn, I offered others to share opinions and life "impacted" experiences so to enhance the "Guest-Book" enteries to be less "self-center ed" and less dominated by those of us who are more apt to be verbally expressive. Furthermore, it would create some wonderful topics and discussions. This would allow everyone to have "equal" opportunity to the guest-bo! ! ok. Unfortunately, my suggestion has yet to be favored. You all became annoyed with me because I was trying to create such intelligent discussions. However, none of you seem to be doing a great job of leaving decent messages on the guest-book. Therefore, it is only fair, not to get annoyed with me or to judge me for my expressing my social, religious, political, economical opinions. By the way, the movie, "Hannibal" was not that great. I bet their will be a 3rd sequal, as at the end, special agent Starli ng, let Hannibal Lector go free.
Jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 04:32:55 (EST)
To Pete Beardmore. If I'm on the right Margaret I sat next to her atthe Sis school in the first year. Class 1a. I was very shy and timid (How things have changed. I lived in Oliver St. I hated school and tried to run home a couple of times. I remember Pat Beaghan but can't place Jaane Stobbard. Give my regards to Margaret. Sadie
Sadie M <sADIE DALTONET.COM>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 19:13:25 (EST)
Sadie Mason, thanks for the reply. Margaret say’s a big hello to you and any other old friends. She remembers your name but cant picture your face. She asks where did you live and do you remember Pat Beagan and Joan Stobart ? She has kept in touch wit h her old friend Carol Johnson, who still lives in Seaham. Thanks again. Pete Beardmore.
Pete <pcaso@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire UK - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 19:07:10 (EST)
Sadie Mason, thanks for the reply. Margaret say’s a big hello to you and any other old friends. She remembers your name but cant picture your face. She asks where did you live and do you remember Pat Beagan and Joan Stobart ? She has kept in touch wit h her old friend Carol Johnson, who still lives in Seaham. Thanks again. Pete Beardmore.
Pete <pcaso@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Cheshire UK - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 19:01:31 (EST)
: Colin, If you don't get on with "sanctimonious prats, how can you stand looking in the MIRROR?
Thomas Johnson
- Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 13:15:29 (EST)
: Yes Alan, a great place to live, especially as it is currently 27 degrees, (about 85F)I wouldn't worry about Frank by the way, the only water he's across is the Murton Beck! Thomas my lad, I have neither the time nor inclination to engage in a battle of wits with the unarmed person who impersonates Ms Markie. My entries have my name and e-mail on them.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 13:13:51 (EST)
Hey! Has anyone tried "Working-Out" to "kick-boxing - Tae-Boe" yet? It is fantastic! A super work out for 1 hour. You can do it at your local health club, or you can do it in your house if you buy the tape. I tell you kick boxing is the best! Though, one should still work out on the machines, swim and run etc.. A variety of exercise is healthy. So what do you guys think of the British and USA attacking the Iraqi Rader Sites? I tell you, Sadam Hussain should have been dealt with 10 years ago. He is nev er going to give up. I was in Germany during the Gulf War. I was the nanny working for American Military Officers (Colonels - both parents) I still keep in close contact with the family as I am GodMother to the youngest. Anyway, I remember so well on Janu ary 17th 1991 when the War broke out. All the American schools in Germany - Department of Defense Dependant Schools were closed for the day. I use to volunteer as a teacher's aid at the school with the 12,13 and 14 yrs ! ! old. Anyway, it was such chaos! My employer was deployed to Israel and the other went to Weisbaden to help in the medical area. I had the children, 7, 4 and 1 by myself for 3 weeks. Where we lived, Darmstaad, was on the top of the list for terrorist atta cks. Therefore, the area we lived was patrolled 24 hrs by Military M.Ps It was actually quite frightening! It was the first time in my life, I was almost 22 at the time, where I had been emotionally involved with a War. It gave me a good insight of what W ar truly is -It was then, did I start to get interested in Politics. Also, I took a trip to East Germany, before it unified with West Germany. Being in a Communistic Country was also a great experience and insight of how fortunate I was to be raised in a country where Democracy is natural way of life. I was in East Germany for 4 days and I tell you, I saw things I will never forget. It made such an impression on me. It was that trip that influenced me to be an advocate on Huma! ! n Rights. Does anyone else have any interesting life experiences that has made an impact on your lives? Write and share on the guest-book.
jacqueline <: katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 13:09:15 (EST)
Colin the reason I asked about NZ was that I was over there many moons ago. In fact it was in the fifties. I was in the merchant navy at the time. I sailed from Sunderland on the MV Riley an old tramp steamer converted to diesel. What a wonderful c ountry you are in. When we arrived there was a dock strike on. We first docked in Auckland then Littleton, on to Wellington and finally Dunedin. Due to the dock strike we had to unload our cargo ourselves by using the Derricks and had about three weeks in each port. Paid by the shore people daily on top of our normal earnings. Consequently drank far to much. Of the four ports visited Lyttleton took my fancy the most. Had a great time there with a girl called Loretta Young, not the film star of cour se. I have always said that if I had to live anywhere else in the world New Zealand is where I would choose to go. The people made us so welcome, home from home in fact. Anyway I have ranted on for too long, better g! ! o before Frank starts shouting again from presumably across the Atlantic.
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall England - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:55:17 (EST)
: If you have nothing costuctive to say Frank, then I should be quiet if I were you. At least Colin and I have the courtesy to give our E-mail address.
Alan Dobson <: alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall England - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:52:14 (EST)
: Colin, There are many lines of similarities in your letters and the forgeries in the name of Jacquiline Markie, it's as plane as the nose on your face Mate!
Thomas Johnson
- Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:50:19 (EST)
: Question: How do you know when a Woman has used your computer to write a letter? Answer: There's Tippex on the monitor screen!
Thomas Johnson
- Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:48:55 (EST)
Dddo yyyou hhhave a sssttutter Frank? 'Cos iiiit's ttttaken yyyou ttttwo aaattempts ttto sssay nnnothing--aanonymously!
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:47:29 (EST)
: To "Frank" Orange County USA - Yes, it has been a shame that I have somewhat dominated over the guest-book. But I did not intend for that to happen. I was just merely stating my opinions on issues. When, Whoosh!! bing, bang boom! did I get bombarded with all kinds of comments regarding my opinions. Therefore, of course I was going to answer them back. Anyway, will try not to dominate the book from now on. Also, Why is someone continually writing to this "Greame" guy pretending to be me. You are obv iously have fun doing it - so rather than my get annoyed, I will go along with the huge joke. Maybe soon you will get tired of it. Have a great day everyone! Hey did you hear the latest of the wonderful (not!) former President - Bill Clinton. He pardone d a millionair Democrat for donations to his library while he was in office. The guy, (Clinton) was such a sleezebag! Now you all know why I am so happy with George Bush in office.
Jacqueline <: katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:45:21 (EST)
Congratualations Seaham on having a very nice web site it's a shame Jacqueline ,Colin and Allan have to monopolize it with childish dribble.Grow up children!
Frank
La Habra, Orange County USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 03:36:48 (EST)
: Congratulations Seaham on having a very nice guestbook it's a shame that little children like Jacqueline ,Colin and Alan have to monopolize it and ruin it for everyone else. Grow up you Jackasses!
Frank
LaHabra, Orange County USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 03:35:11 (EST)
: Graeme honey (what a sweet name) I'm sorry for intruding in your forthcoming gymnastics programme, but I've had an inquiry from a pastor in respect of a certain keenly anxious young woman in regard to both her hyper-activity and choice of veil. The l atter I hasten to add has nothing whatsoever to do with any rumours of "three-bag" visage, rather it is the choice of colour, which he feels should be more "off-white", even cream perhaps, than the pure white chosen.It is our experience of such wedded bli ss that the cretin (sorry, read "Groom") should first have an ECG as well as a current gym. membership in such cases.You should also register with a Post Traumatic Distress Councellor, as it is likely you will need one. A hearing aid may also come in hand y, plus a couple of bibles (to stand on, not study).You may also wish to purchase a Powerball Lottery ticket.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Friday, February 16, 2001 at 03:32:53 (EST)
: Okay, folks of my hometown present (and past!) as I have been receiving several "hints" regarding my long and drawn out "speeches" on my religious views - called "Freedom of Speech" here in America. Also, of my constant chit-chatter" of America, whic h is tiresome to those of you who do not live in the country, nor care to live here. I have decided to only speak of religion, if, someone else voices an opinion and instigates a debate. Or, if they choose to have bitterness toward God. Otherwise, I will shut my mouth!!! I got the hint! Thank you kind folk of the Seaham guest-book. Lynne Lyons, "Cocky" I will try to post a decent messge on the guest-book from now on. Anyway, hey, you would all be surprised, as you have figured out, I am pretty reserved and conservative, but I still have fun and go to the Irish pubs etc.. Well, I am going to see the movie "Hannibal" on Saturday afternoon. It is the sequal to "Silence of the Lamb" It came out over here last Friday. I w! ! ill tell you all if it is worth going to see. Also, the movie "Left Behind" is out over here, based on the book of Revelations. I did see the movie - but I will not share with you my religious views. It was a good movie though and really made you think! I hope everything is going well back in Seaham and in England. Have a great evening everyone. I am off to the health club for an hour or so.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 03:30:42 (EST)
: Graeme! Honey, where were you, I waited at the guest book for just ages! Please don't say you've changed your mind about our marriage. I've already seen a lovely dress, chiffon with a long veil and in white - of course! I've been on to seahampropert ies.com and got some details of a fine looking condominium on the Upper Parkside Riverfront. Not quite sure where that is in Seaham but it sounds kinda nice. There's so much we need to talk about. Can you rush me a list of guests from your side so I can see about caterers. Honey I'm just so excited - really wish you were here now! I've spoken to my pastor, here in the states and he's so happy for me and he tells me it's just got to be god's will that you and I join ourselves in the blessed sacrament. Wri te me soon babe - "Love you like the Lord does!"
Jacqueline <: katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 18:41:53 (EST)
Jacquiline Markie is right! There is a God: my Mother-in-law lost her voice for 10 days last month which proves the power of prayer
Thomas Johnson
- Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 18:39:37 (EST)
We're all gonna be watching the lads play West Ham in The Mill tomorrow followed by ENGERLAND trouncing the eye-ties in the rugger. I love OWT like that me! FANTASTIC!
Captain FANTASTIC <: the_cyclops@hotmail.com>
Seaham, Co Durham Engerland - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 12:10:56 (EST)
: Hi, "Cocky" I know who you are - Lynne Lyons I beleive, we tried to e-mail each other last year, but for whatever reason we could not connect. Anyway, yes! I agree with you. I do go on a bit! I think it is just my personality. I am always so filed with too much extra energy and enthusiasm. I have to work out and run, otherwise I am over hypo-active! Maybe if I were married or had children I would not have as much extra energy. Anyway, don't worry I did not take your comment as an insult or as bei ng disrespectful. I know, I know! I get on my "High-Horse" regarding my religion, pro-life views, politics and human rights and whatever else.... I am rather opinionated. But! I am not as arragont or ignorant to know that it is also very intelligent to "stop!" and listen to others points of views. You know, I am really not a "holy than thou" I am very understanding to all people from all different cultures, religions, ethnic groups and beliefs. I have to be, otherwise! ! I could not do the work that I do. Anyway, thanks for the "advice!" So how are you? I hope you are well, how are your friends Lesley Waller, Kay Robinson, Joanne Bryan and Erica Jones doing? Hope everyone is doing well. Also, I remember Lisa Robinson, how is she? Oh too, how is Maureen Laws? did she marry Richard Whitmore? Hey, you would be surprised at how many people I still remember from school. Anyway, hope you are all well. Bye....
Jacqueline <: Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 12:06:22 (EST)
: Yes Alan, I'm in Wellington, New Zealand, and have been since I came for a looksee in 1963 and forgot to go back!I've been back to the UK numerous times, the most recent in 1999, and again in three weeks time; (I'm going to see my niece Joan) but I w ill only have a day or two to sample the delights of the old home town! But first, all day in Sydney on the 11th, then Rome, and London.
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 10:03:19 (EST)
Thomas, I get on with just about anyone, anytime , anywhere.With the exception of sanctimonious prats. So if you know anyone fitting that description would you do me a favour by warning him for me?I never ever was able to suffer fools gladly. It's a f airly common northern trait you know!You never lose it!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 10:01:41 (EST)
: Hello Jacqueline, no disrespect, but i know you from school,can't you leave a decent message without preaching to everyone about god or america?No wonder everyone gets on your case, all you go on about is god and america. Fair enough, you h ave your beliefs, but not everyone wants it ramming down their throats. I know that's not how you see it but that's how it is.I'm sorry to have had to say this but that is how it is.
Cocky <: george@adcock45.co.uk.freeserve>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 10:00:12 (EST)
Hello Jacqueline, no disrespect, but i know you from school,can't you leave a decent message without preaching to everyone about god or america?No wonder everyone gets on your case, all you go on about is god and america. Fair enough, you hav e your beliefs, but not everyone wants it ramming down their throats. I know that's not how you see it but that's how it is.I'm sorry to have had to say this but that is how it is.
Cocky <george@adcock45.co.uk.freeserve>
Seaham, Co.Durham England - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 09:47:44 (EST)
Hi, lucky you Colin - I seem to remember you have a daughter/granddaughter who owns a shop. How long are you going back for? Have a lager and black for me in the Kestrel, what the heck any pub will do!!! I would love to go back and show my kids where I used to live on Princess Rd and the beach etc, my daughter was too young to remember and my son never got to Seaham the last time we were there. Sounds like parts of England are having really weird weather, floods etc. Happy Valentines Day all!
Joan <: mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Canada - Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 19:00:22 (EST)
: Colin, Is there anything or anyone that you like apart from yourself? If you have aq confession to make I will listen my Son!
Thomas Johnson
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 18:58:12 (EST)
Thanks for your comments Nobby. Mind you got to admit she stirs it up for us all. If it wasn't for that wonderful woman in the States, I don't think I would ever be tempted to make any comments on the Guestbook. By the way, are you in N.Z.
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall UK - Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 13:56:01 (EST)
: Good for Norman Sadie. As I say, I left at 17, and though I have been back a few times I never really lived there again, and as you are no doubt aware, haven't lived in England for many years.I was there briefly two years ago, and will be in March th is year. However, I remember Norman. I've been married 30 years, and have two daughters and one son, and three grandchildren.He (Norman) would have known Geordie Monarch and Ted Wilkinson? Well, I was the third member!I'll be in Seaham 22nd/23rd March
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 13:53:33 (EST)
: I was wrong! She only wrote 250 words, though they were mainly repeats of earlier versions, all with the same message. Holier than thou! It's a bit like those regular doses of Castor Oil! You get it whether you want it or not!
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 13:51:24 (EST)
I drink in The Mill and I think it's FANTASTIC! Keep serving that beer Jim.
Captain FANTASTIC <: the_cyclops@hotmail.com>
Seaham, Co Durham Uk - Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 13:50:02 (EST)
Colin, Yes Norman did live in the gable end in Malvern number 1 in fact. I'm his younger sister. He hasn't got the white hair, I have. I tell him it's because I have been keeping him right for all these years. What is your second name? I'm sure he will remeber you. He's got a memory like an elephant. By the way he has a son and a daughter and 4 grandchildren and is still laid back.
Sadie
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 03:25:12 (EST)
: I was at school with Norman Sadie. Didn't he live in one of those gable-end houses just off Malvern, with the green out front? I can imagine the grey hair though I always thought he was a pretty laid back character. I left when I was 17, and went ov erseas almost immediately,so I doubt if he remembers me.I was born at 143 Malvern by the way.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 03:19:53 (EST)
I couldn't agree more Alan. You can bring up perfectly reasonable, well-balanced christian kids without the intervention of god-botherers,though from that high horse that Ms Markie sits on, I doubt she has any knowledge on which to base a rational comm ent. That's not to say we won't get another five yards however! Praying is pointless by the way, I tried it and she's still on her box!
colin <nobby@paradise.ne.nz>
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 03:17:54 (EST)
To "Colin" or "Nobby" I do not ram my beliefs down other people's throats - I am just merely defending God when others on the guest-book appear to be so bitter toward God, because of tradgic events which occur during the course of life. When someone's "Glass Is Half Empty" (meaning they are very negative and always think of the worst) - I like to be the person whose "Glass Is Always Half Full" (I am a very Positive person) and I like to help people to see the good in the world and in life situations. You would be very surprised, I am actually, as I have been told, one of the more understanding of people to those of different values, religious practices and cultures to that of my own. I am very open to new ideas and listen to others express their vie ws. However, I am firm on my own views and also do not mind expressing them. Also, by the way, way back when in 1984 with my Religious Studies class (At Northlea with Mr. Eales) I did go to see Billy Graham when he ca me to Sunderland's Roker Park. I remember how enlightening it was for me. I have also seen the Pope, January 26th&27th 1999 when he came to St. Louis, Missouri. It was fantasic!!! Especially to see all the young teenagers just so hungry for "spiritual fo od" and wanting to listen to what the Pope had to say. The Mass for the Adults was equally as enlightening!
Jacqueline
- Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 03:15:54 (EST)
: i think markie went to school with billy graham?
martin luther <ivorone@screaming.net>
bedford UK - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:39:19 (EST)
To "Thomas Johnson" Yes, as I read whoat I wrote before I sent it to the Seaham Guest-Book, It was in perfect context. What happened between sending my "defending God" to the Guest-Book and when it actually arrived - I do not know. Words were mixed u p and (these "!!!" signs were popping up all over.) Though, you must admit, I did an outstanding job of making all you non-believers to "think!" and to realize "God does not make bad things happen!" We, as human beings do! We have "free-will" to make our own choices in life. We know what is right and wrong and for every choice we make, whether it is a "right moral" choice, or if is a "wrong immoral" choice, there are always, always a consquence to pay for whatever choices we make in life. I told you, I am very good at defending my Religion, my Pro-Life views, my Political views and whatever other opinions I have. That is because, I am my "own" person and I live my life according to how I feel the most comfortable. Anyway, take care all and have a super day! your friend, Jacqueline.
Jacqueline
USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:36:57 (EST)
: "Greame" THAT IS NOT ME - "Jacqueline" who is insisting on wanting to be your bride. I am tired of people using my e-mail. STOP IT!!!! I am not a bit interested in returning back to Seaham. I hope whoever you are using my e-mail is having a good bit laugh at your own stupidity! You are being rather immature!
Jacqueline
USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:34:37 (EST)
: Nice Sermon. I have never beleived in God, however I have always beleived in helping others as much as possible. I have five children who have been brought up with the right values. I do not pray nor ask for anything in this life. If there is in f act a heaven, then I'm sure I have as much right to it as the person who does believe in God. Being a christian to me is following ones concience and always trying to to the right thing by it. Here endeth my Sermon.
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall UK - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:32:46 (EST)
: Sorry TJ, you missed out Satirical! Look it up.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:30:22 (EST)
Colin, Norman Beer is my brother. That's why I have white hair.Sadie
Sadie
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:28:40 (EST)
: Sadie, I knew a Norman Beer when at school. Any relation?
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:26:29 (EST)
: Contadictory:(the exact opposite). Paradoxical: (opposed to common notions).Of course it was both, and meant to be, English is my native tongue after all! The point was that this is not a forum for those of religious bent to ram their opinions down other contributors throats.Find a "happy-clappers" column! I too am a catholic by the way, but I don't go on about it.And I take the piss a lot!
Colin <: nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 18:24:02 (EST)
Colin@ Paradise. Your epistle of Tuesday 13th is totally contradictory and paradoxical in its content
Thomas Johnson
- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 08:46:34 (EST)
: Hi to you all, It seems the guestbook has been cleaned up a bit - thanks Ed. Let me lighten the tone somewhat with a bizarre piece of big business multi-national bullying in Australia. An Aussie business man who is sick of Aussie business icons bein g bought by foreigners, decided to use some of his wealth to counteract this. His name is Dick Smith, and he has co-opted remaining Aussie owned businesses to join him. All the products have an Aussie flag and his face on the labels - Dick Smith this and Dick Smith that - O.K. so far! Then he decided to take on Redhead matches now owned by an American firm - he called his matches 'DickHeads' - True!! The American Company has taken him to Court to stop him. Their complaint is the ordinary consumer would not be able to tell the difference between a Redhead and a Dickhead - the case is pending - I kid you not!!!!
Oz-Brian <balhaven@iprimus.com.au>
South Australia - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 08:44:52 (EST)
To Pete Beardmore, I think I was at school with your sister Margaret. Check it out my maiden name was Sadie Beer.
Sadie Mason <sadie@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 04:54:50 (EST)
Soap box sold
Steve Smith <steve@smithg54.freeserve.co.uk>
Naples, Campania Italy - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 04:48:31 (EST)
Well, that was a fairly predictable response< Anyone want a little-used soapbox? The point Ms Markie, was that I will defend anyones right to free speech providing I don't have to listen to your preaching at a 1000 words a minute. Your beliefs are exactly that; stop ramming them down other peoples throats.
Colin < nobby@paradise>
- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 04:45:02 (EST)
To "Nobby" I wanted to continue to you on your somewhat "bitterness" toward God. You know many people say there is no God. Or, they say, "What has God done for me?" My answer to them is: "What have you done for God?" Look at what God has done for you - He gave you life, a functioning brain and working body. Due to your functioning brain, you are able to work, earn an income and with that, you are able to live a decent life. For the poor people, God provides to them in other ways by putting people in t heir lives to help them. For the mentally and physically challenged people, God again, puts people in their lives to help them and to take care of them. A friend of mine, who I use to go to school with, once told me, "what has God done for me?" I told he r he gave her life and a brain. He blest her with children and with friends and family. He gave her "free-will" of mind, so that she could make choices of her own - so that she could be her "own" person. God did not mak! ! e the wrong choices for her in life - she made them herself. God's big plan is not to cause us harm - his plan is for us to develop faith, hope, strength, love and trust in him - so that we can try our hardest to live life a good moral way. As adults our whole goal and purpose in life should be to try to be as compassionate and understanding as possible to all kinds of diverse situations and circumstances. We should try to learn to understand people and what makes them behave in a manner they do. We shou ld try to live our lives as close to "Christ-like" as possible so that we can feel sure we may have a wonderful opportunity to possible enter heaven and have eternal life. Wouldn't it be nice to see all of our loved ones who died before us? Also, "Nobby" Why are you so against George Bush? He is trying very hard to put respect and dignity back into the White House left over from Bill Clinton. Also, George Bush is also trying very hard to put some morals and values back into t! ! his country. Do you know why we have so many abortions? It is not all because of rape or incest. It is because parents are not teaching children to have respect for their bodies and for themselves. There is too much emphasis on sexual relationships at suc h a young age - it is ridiculose! Teenagers think it is "cool" to be having sex and if one is still a virgin they are ridiculed. It does not make sense! We adults are responsible for our children's future. If we choose not to install morals and solid valu es in children, and continue to be afraid to even verbally discipline our children, we are going to see more of children turing out delinquents. Why do you think we have school shootings in America? Because childrne do not know how to deal with the word "no" or with disappointments. They do not know how to "work" to persever and young adults have zero work ethics - it is pathetic! George Bush is trying his hardest to get this country back to a decent state. I cheer our Ameri! ! can President. We cannot help others if we cannot help ourselves. America loves to help other nations, but our country is suffering. Getting back to God, on a final thought. He answers our prayers every day, either with a "yes" or with a "no" I have had t he answer "No" more times than I can count - but I still pray, have faith, trust and hope.
Jacqueline < Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 04:42:58 (EST)
Will the person impressionating me please stop NOW! It's juvenile and silly and really quite unconstructive. Whoever you are you are making me sound like a "holy roller" and that's not my style at all. Graeme. I know it must be kinda confusing but bel ieve me honey I DO want to come back to Seaham and be your bride. It may seem strange to some but I believe in doing God's will and if my Father In Heaven feels I can help the youth of Seaham then that's what I must do. Graeme - meet me in the chatroom at 22.00 GMT on the 14th of Feb OKay? Hey, that's St Valentines! That's just gotta be a sign in our favour! Bless You.
Jacqueline < katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 04:40:07 (EST)
Joan Skinner. Do you know my two sisters Margaret and Muriel Beardmore. They will have been at the 'SIS' at some time during the years you mentioned. Muriel, who is the eldest, now lives in Doncaster. Margaret lives in Newcastle under Lyme. Both went into nursing after leaving school. We also have an older brother Tom now living in Bradford. I also went to the SIS between 1958 - 1962. I am also a Seaham exile living in Cheshire. It would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers the family. We lived in Westlea and Mill dale during the 1960's. Thanks. Pete Beardmore
Pete < pcaso@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Middlewich, Cheshire UK - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 18:46:01 (EST)
Joan Skinner. Do you know my two sisters Margaret and Muriel Beardmore. They will have been at the 'SIS' at some time during the years you mentioned. Muriel, who is the eldest, now lives in Doncaster. Margaret lives in Newcastle under Lyme. Both went into nursing after leaving school. We also have an older brother Tom now living in Bradford. I also went to the SIS between 1958 - 1962. I am also a Seaham exile living in Cheshire. It would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers the family. We lived in Westlea and Mill dale during the 1960's. Thanks. Pete Beardmore
Pete < pcaso@rolt2000.fsnet.co.uk>
Middlewich, Cheshire UK - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 18:45:59 (EST)
To "Nobby" You know a month ago I just finished reading a book by a Jewish Rabbi called "Why Bad Things Happen To Good People." I have loaned out the book to a friend, so at this moment I do not remember the Rabbi's name. Actually I may call her late r and ask for the Authors Name, then I will print it on the Guest-Book. Anyway, the Rabbi did an outstanding job of 12 chapters explainning such tradgic events and how "They" are NOT part of God's plan. Things just happen for no other reason than - "Jus t Because!" He also explained in chapter 2 about the book of Job in the Bible. How he was a very good and honorable man to God and yet God struck him with many terrible misfortunes. Why would God do such a thing to a man who loved him so? Aren't punishm ents only meant for the wicked? So wppen - perhaps it was just "circumstantial." We have all in our lives experienced some kind of terrible loss and emotional pain and many times people look to God for an excuse of why a "bad" thing happened. Many times it is not the "Will" of God for misfortunes to happen. They happen by circumstances. In the book the Rabbi tells a story of when he went to the hospital to see a woman who had been in a serious car crash and obviously had survived. The woman said to the Rabbi, "Now I know there is a God, I am alive and he must have wanted me alive for a reason." The Rabbi, said he did not answer her back, because, he said he thought what are the family thinking of the person who did die. Did that mean that God did not want for their son to live? Why would God favor one over the other? Later, during the book, if you have insight to life and a decent intellectual level, you will learn that God (and those of us who believe in Jesus, the Blessed Mother, Saints and Angels) are th!hy was God punishing Job? Was it because he was testing Job's faith and love for God? Or, was it because Job was paying for the sins of others? Or was it not God making misfortunes ha!ppen - perhaps it was just "circumstantial." We have all in ou r lives experienced some kind of terrible loss and emotional pain and many times people look to God for an excuse of why a "bad" thing happened. Many times it is not the "Will" of God for misfortunes to happen. They happen by circumstances. In the book the Rabbi tells a story of when he went to the hospital to see a woman who had been in a serious car crash and obviously had survived. The woman said to the Rabbi, "Now I know there is a God, I am alive and he must have wanted me alive for a reason." Th e Rabbi, said he did not answer her back, because, he said he thought what are the family thinking of the person who did die. Did that mean that God did not want for their son to live? Why would God favor one over the other? Later, during the book, if yo u have insight to life and a decent intellectual level, you will learn that God (and those of us who believe in Jesus, the Blessed Mother, Saints and Angels) are th! ! ere to give us the strength we need to carry on through the dredges of life it can sometimes bring to us. God is there to give us hope and encouragement. He is there to help us attain wisdom through our life experiences. God is not there to hurt us or t o cause us harm and castrophies. God is there so that we can be aware of our own state of mind/conscience - what is right and wrong. The holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit is real to those of us who have developed the gift of "faith." God sent his son Jesus, so that we may have eternal life in heaven - becasue of that great sacrifice, how can anyone say there is no God. I have had some horrible life experiences, yes! even here in America (A country I love so much) I have l ost a loved one to death, I have experienced been hurt, having a Christmas card mailed back to me, having hurtful things said to me by family. However, I do not blame God. We are given "free-will" of mind, so that each exper!ience is of a different kind in order for us to learn, to grow and to attaint the wisdom and knowledge we need to survive in this world. God does not make bad things happen - they just happen as part of life and what we must do is to lean on God for strength and hope. (daily prayer also helps! Believe me, I know!!!) !
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie>
USA - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 18:42:55 (EST)
We have had a great response to the Beau Brummel re-union - a date has still to be arranged. People who worked for the Company as far back as 1955 have been in touch but there are still a lot more names I could think of who have not yet contacted me . If you worked at the factories in Dene House Road ( sewing room ) or Tempest Rd ( even the Old Drill Hall the cutting Room ) give us a ring on 5813823
Val Roberts < valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
Seaham, Durham UK - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 18:34:30 (EST)
I See the locals of Dingly Dell have taken to building speed ramps...A LOT OF SPEED RAMPS. But nevermind, avoid them by simply driving into the parking place outside of their houses. NICE TRY Dingly Dell but not good enough I am afraid. why not try put ting Border control gaurds at each end to keep us NASTY Seaham lot out of your little bit of England. If I want to drive through Dingly Dell I will and a bunch of stuck up idoits with grand idea's will not stop me.
EIVIS <the King@home.net>
MAMA - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 18:31:32 (EST)
That may be the luckiest let-off you'll ever see TJ.It would be a one-sided affair if ever there was one, what with God having the best job description there is. I mean, anyone else making as many cock-ups as he does would be sacked on the spot. He nev er turns up for work, or if he does nobody ever sees him.If I announced to the world that I believe in Martians I'd be ridiculed, yet there is more eveidence of Martians than there is of god. Very few cultures don't have a god of some sort. Whether it be the christian alternative of the elderly, earnest looking guy with flowing robes, or Buddha-who seriously needs to renew his gym ticket-or the third poplar tree in a particular village.If there is a god, are earthquakes in India part of the big exam? Wher e in god's plan do the killers of the Bulger boy fit in? Or rapists? Or paedophiles? Where in god's plan is the ability to buy twin babies off the internet. For the holocaust? Fohis slacker of a god having one very long bad-hair day? And now, you will all be told, in no less than ten thousand words, and totally unhelpfully, that "There's a reason for everything." Personally, I believe they should give the job to an agnostic, dyslexic, insomniac, who lies awake at night wondering if there really is a Dog! r TV evangelists? For George W Bush? Is t!
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Monday, February 12, 2001 at 11:54:26 (EST)
To "Nigel Steel" Hey! I remember you!! I remember exactly who you are - so how are you? I hope you are doing well and keeping well. How are things back in Seaham? Do you keep in touch with old friends from school? Do you remember Denise Summerbell? I heard from Amanda Phillips (now Hemmings) that Denise Married Kevin Wood. I bet you also remember Susan Frater - I heard she married years ago and lived in York. There are so many people I remember and so many things about school that I remember (maybe things I would rather forget!! But most times it was quite a "laugh!" thinking back, though not at the time. Anyway, take care and God Bless. Jacqueline
Jacqueline < Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 10:30:50 (EST)
Someone is again using my e-mail to respond to people. I AM TIRED OF IT! SO WHOEVER YOU ARE - STOP IT NOW!!! "Greame" I did NOT send that message of saying I would come back to Seaham. People of this guest-book, turn the "on" switch to "on" to make yo ur brains work and stop acting like idiots! Also, "Greame" or "Thomas Johnson" I am not sure we can use the "Chat-line" our time difference is too much and my work schedule various, what with working with children and my work at the Crisis Center - I get too caught up. We will just be friends over the guest-book. Besides, if I come back to Seaham, it would only be for a vacation to see my parents. My life is here in the States.
Jacqueline < Katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 10:28:36 (EST)
To "Frank" I also noticed on the Seaham "Chat-Line" that you were saying "Hi" to me and you asked if we could chat sometime about "life" and "religion." Of course we can! I am always happy to discuss the "Philosophies of Life" and the "Influence of Religion." However, due to the time difference of the UK and the USA I think it may be a little difficult to arrange a "chat" time. My work schedule is so busy and various. However, you can always e-mail me. I did try to e-mail you from the chat-line b ut it said you did not accept e-mails from the guest-book? So, please go ahead and e-mail me. Otherwise, we will never connect. Hope you are having a great day and evening. Take Care and God Bless! Jacqueline.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 19:05:24 (EST)
To "Sagem" from the Seaham "Chat-Line" Sunday 10th Feb. I notice you were saying hello to me. Sorry I was not there. I have been out all day! From 8.00am this morning - I went to Mass, then I went to help a friend - giving advice on dealing with teen agers! I am glad at this point I am not a mom! It is too hard and stressful trying to raise teenagers in today's society. Anyway, I am not sure if I know you, but hello anyway and take care.
Jacqueline < katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 19:03:02 (EST)
Have just found the site for Seaham and will have a good look through it when I have more time. Hello to anyone who knew me especially from Seaham Secondary Modern, Station Road,1953 - 1959.Have just found the site for Seaham and will have a good look through it when I have more time. Hello to anyone who knew me especially from Seaham Secondary Modern, Station Road,1953 - 1959.
Joan Skinner (nee Simpson). < basjoan@tinyonline.co.uk>
Newquay, Cornwall UK - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 19:00:37 (EST)
Jacquiline, Sorry dont know where the Greame Lacey signature came from, must be a gremlin on my computer, Please note your polite refusal has broken my heart how about a 1 to 1 on the chat-line?
Thomas Johnson
- Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 18:57:40 (EST)
Graeme, I've been too hasty in my last reply, I've prayed a little and thought a lot and, if you're serious about that offer of marriage then maybe we should give it a try. Could we live in Seaham? I guess it's kinda corny but, hey, why not! Promise m e we can be married at St Cuthberts, with the choir singing for us. email me Graeme, we need to talk. God bless you and keep us both pure for one another.
Jacqueline < katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 18:55:38 (EST)
Lived in Seaham Harbour from 1965 to 1991 at Parkside
Gary Hepple <Heppleclan@aol.com>
Ingateston, Essex UK - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 17:08:49 (EST)
: Hi any one remember me. Nigel(Stella)Steel. I went to sis School & Northlea left in 85. Mr Wilson was my form teacher carnt remember my teacher at sis.She left in a hurry one day i was in form 2.2 at the time.Jaqueline were you in the same class
Nigel Steel <nnsteel@parksidecres.fsnet.co.uk>
Seaham, Durham UK - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 17:05:28 (EST)
To "Greame Lacey" Thank you for the beautiful comment. However, I am so sorry I do not think I could ever be comfortable and happy back in Seaham. I have not lived there for 14 years; too many years have gone by and I believe I have changed too much to ever settle back in Seaham. Once one leaves their town, it is very difficult for them to go "back" and live life how it "was." (And that, folks, for the ones who are loyal to Seaham was not directed as a "put-down" It is just reality and how it is fo r most people. I bet Lesley Roberts who now lives in America and has for 9 years could never go back and live in Seaham. Life is just too different to go back to, wherever one chooses to move from and move to.)However, I am sure one day I will visit Sea ham again and for now, this wonderful guest-book keeps me in touch with the town of Seaham - thank you! Greame, I hope someday you find the young lady for you, but until then, hey! just enjoy and embrace your singlehood! ! - I do! By the way, Happy Valentines Day to you!!! God Bless, Jacqueline!
Jacqueline < katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 04:32:37 (EST)
Jaqueline Markie, You sound just the Woman for me! Come back home to Seaham and be my ever-loving Wife, I'll even ask Colin over from NZ to be our best man Be my valentine and say "I do" With love, Thomas
graeme lacey
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:54:41 (EST)
Jaqueline Markie, You sound just the Woman for me! Come back home to Seaham and be my ever-loving Wife, I'll even ask Colin over from NZ to be our best man Be my valentine and say "I do" With love, Thomas
Thomas Johnson
UK - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 18:51:43 (EST)
hi marion,how ya doing
mad max
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 06:49:06 (EST)
Katherine Markie, Just missed you on the Chatline earlier!
Frank
- Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 06:47:08 (EST)
: To "Nobby" Colin New Zealand. No, I am not married. I've been told my standards are too high. But all I am asking for is a good, kind, gentle, compassionate catholic man! Oh well! Alas, I sit here, almost 32 years old next month (St. Joseph's Day)n ice and single, enjoying my singlehood.I work, earn money, put it in the bank and spend some, I shop, visit museams, dine out and have fun! I do what all single people do - I enjoy my life and am thankful for it too!!! I am, however, being patient,just wa iting for God to send to me someone special and just right for me. Why do you ask? Do my entries bug you or something? At least I always have things to talk about. (That I have not changed from school. I always liked to "chit-chat")I am a well rounded yo ung woman and I am very good at conversing with people - that is part of my work. By the way, in my Sociology class at college in Pennsylvania there was a guy who was from New Zealand. He was a nice guy. It was ammusing t! ! hough, as people would mistake our accents. I think the British and New Zealand people sound quite different from each other. When I was down in Florida last month I met quite a few people from New Zealand who worked at Disney's Animal Kingdom. You see m nice people. I told you, I am being completely, positively, Positive!in regards to all comments directed to me. Lets keep this guest-book fun!
jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
Barrington, Illinois USA - Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 06:43:11 (EST)
1. Is jaqueline (her spelling) married? 2. Does her husband spend long periods alone in his shed/garage? 3. Is he totally deaf?
Colin < nobby@paradise.net.nz>
New Zealand - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 12:04:24 (EST)
Hi Joan sorry haven't been in touch for a while been working over time here - anyway hope you are keeping ok - have you got any photos from our school days tucked away anywhere? Has anyone else from Deneside school been in touch with you lately? Anyone else go to SIS between 71 and 76? get in touch if so or if you went to Deneside School before then? Bye for now Marian (nee Wilson)
Marion Lisgo < marian.lisgo@sunderland.ac.uk>
Seaham, Durham UK - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 19:09:46 (EST)
Does anyone remember Crompton and Harrisons in Denehouse Rd I worked there untill 1962. Iwould like to here from anyone who used to work there at that time
Bryan Roberts <brycynth111@hotmail.com>
Surrey UK - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 19:05:35 (EST)
To "Graham - Northlea 1985" First, thank you for at least recognizing that I do exsist. Second, glad you remember Joanne Roberts. Yes, she was and I think probably is still quite a beautiful woman. I kept in touch with her for the 4 years I was in G ermany and then when I moved to America I lost touch with her. However, I do know she went to Newcastle University and became a school teacher. I heard the last time I was home (years ago) that she was serious with a boyfriend, I think in Seaham, but I n ever got the chance to visit with her. I have often wondered how she is doing and hope she is well. She and I were good friends all through school. We knew each other at Ropery Walk school - though we did not always hang out together during our school days. Anyway, what is your full name? Maybe I will remember who you are? What form class were you in? There are so many people from school that I do remember and often wonder how everyone is doing. Though I stated a f! ! ew weeks ago and insinuated I would never go back to Seaham, I think at times my curiosity would like to get the better half of me. Maybe I should swallow that pride that I have and admit, there are times I do miss the place and wish we could all have a happy, friendly, peaceful reunion. This is why I contribute to the guest-book - it keeps me in touch! I am a woman filled with too much pride at times and I know that is not always a good way to live - but! that is me! Anyway, hope you are well - have a g reat day!
jacqueline
Barrington, Illinois USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 12:02:03 (EST)
To "ZebraKid" Thank you for your e-mail a few weeks ago. I do remember you. Your mom and my mom are friends. I dread to think what you think of me now! You must think I am just completely "rebellious!" (and maybe wonder what I see in America and wh at the heck it has done to me!) Believe me, I am not that bad - just vivacious! So how are you? What do you do and do you still live at the same place in Seaham? You were friends with Alison and Tracy Jones? It was very sad to hear their dad had died ab out a year or so ago. My mom is still very friendly with Elsie Craggs and Betty Cooke. Anyway, thanks for remembering me.
jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
Barrington, Illinois USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 11:56:43 (EST)
To Graham - "Northlea 1985" Just quickly before I zipp to work, I thought you might remember and know Lee Webster. He and I went to Ropery Walk school. Anyway, he finally married Lesley knight I think about four years ago or so after they were dati ng since they were 16 years old. I think their "story" and "courtship" is so cute! Not many people marry their high school sweethearts. They have 2 children, maybe 3. He and Lesley live in Westlea and are doing really well.I have kept in touch with them all these years, as Lesley and I were good friends.
jacqueline <katherine Markie@aol.com>
Barrington, Illinois USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 11:51:40 (EST)
Hi, glad to see the guest book up again, missed it there for a while, I like to check in most days. I have been contacted by a friend from school, yesterday he sent me a photo of our whole class at Northlea school, form 1C, it was brilliant, it broug ht back all the memories and reminded me of some of the faces I had forgotten. I had some great times in Seaham, pub crawls with my buddies, Joy Williams, Sue Duffel, Lynn Wilson, started at the Mallard, Pheonix, Mill Inn, sometimes the Dunn Cow and the Kestrel. Thats one thing we cant do here in Mission it would cost too much in taxis, plus there arent really any pubs with the same atmosphere as in England. We are getting an Irish pub in Vancouver so that should be worth checking out. Judging by the conversations about roads etc in Seaham there have been a lot of changes I would love to come back for a visit, but wont be this year. Anyway hi to everyone great to be back on line.
Joan Watkinson < mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission, BC Canada - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 10:39:30 (EST)
Hi, glad to see the guest book up again, missed it there for a while, I like to check in most days. I have been contacted by a friend from school, yesterday he sent me a photo of our whole class at Northlea school, form 1C, it was brilliant, it broug ht back all the memories and reminded me of some of the faces I had forgotten. I had some great times in Seaham, pub crawls with my buddies, Joy Williams, Sue Duffel, Lynn Wilson, started at the Mallard, Pheonix, Mill Inn, sometimes the Dunn Cow and the Kestrel. Thats one thing we cant do here in Mission it would cost too much in taxis, plus there arent really any pubs with the same atmosphere as in England. We are getting an Irish pub in Vancouver so that should be worth checking out. Judging by the conversations about roads etc in Seaham there have been a lot of changes I would love to come back for a visit, but wont be this year. Anyway hi to everyone great to be back on line.
Joan Watkinson < mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Mission, BC Canada - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:23:42 (EST)
Does anyone know Peter Gartland - Dawdon late 1950s? Or Geoffrey Hughes ditto Dawdon late 1950s? Please leave a message here. Thankyou.
Graeme Lacey
- Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:19:42 (EST)
"Stewart" Thank you for your entry - as I am making a conscience effort to be "positive" especially now that lent will be approaching soon; I will take it as a "compliment" rather than an insult. I must admit, I am rather "out-spoken" and do believe in "positivity" and will always promote (moral)"Human Rights" and speaking out in defense of one's beliefs and values. But hey! we are all different and it is a good thing that we are - it makes our society so diverse and interesting and we can always learn from each other. Have a positively great day! Stewart!!
jacqueline < katherine markie@aol.com>
Barrington, Illinois USA - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:16:48 (EST)
Great to see the guest book back up and running. Glad that you are happy and settled in the USA Jacqueline.
zebrakid
Seaham, Co Durham UK - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:12:15 (EST)
Ms Markie, You really do exist. Although in my previous postings ( as Nortlea 1985 )I said that I couldn't remember you from school, I certainly remember Joanne Roberts. If I remember rightly, she was quite a babe at the time. Hope you are well. Bye
Graeme
Hampshire, UK - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:09:06 (EST)
Jolly Good, let's hope evertything gets back to normal now.
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall UK - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 19:05:32 (EST)
It is good to see the guest-book up and running - hope to read some humerous comments soon. Though, I will try very hard to keep some of my "right-wing" conservative opinions to myself - that will be a challenge; but I will do my best! Anyway, does an yone know Janet Gilmore? I use to havg around with her when I was a teenager. We wrote to each other when I was in Germany and since I have been in USA I have sent her Christmas and Easter cards at her address in Parkside and I never here from her. I ne ver get the cards returned either, so I am assumming she is still there. I hope she is well. If anyone knows of her, tell her Jacqueline sends her kind regards. Also, does anyone know how Joanne Roberts is doing? Is she still in Seaham? She and I lost c ontact also when I was in Germany
Jacqueline
Barrington, Illinois USA - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 10:58:11 (EST)
Whose idea was it to put "sleeping policeman all the way thro. Dalton-le-Dale? Whilst travelling tro. at 15mph some idiot passed me on the sideroad at speed, anyone leaving their driveway could have been in trouble!
Richard Johnson
Peterlee, Durham U.K. - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 10:53:43 (EST)
I was just going to leave a message here after looking at the website. I didn't expect to find the thoughts of Chairwoman Markie! Perhaps the moderator could collect them and publish them in a book he could sell to provide aid to refugees from Seaham now living in the frozen wastes of Illinois?
stewart <stewartk@techie.com>
- Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 10:50:15 (EST)
Hello Seaham - nice to see the guest book back up and running. It seems a shame that we need guidelines about what kind of comments are / aren't acceptable as contributions to the book - its a bad reflection, but things did get a bit hairy for a while. Just a quick hello - I'm now living in deepest darkest Aberdeenshire and have been snowed in for five days (although I'll probably be back to work tomorrow - boo!). I'm supposed to be getting on with some work, but if anyone who left Seaham Comp in 1986 remembers me and fancies a chat then I'm open to distraction. Hope the new guest book rules are effective preventing offence. Vicky
Victoria McCabe <drvmccabe@aol.com>
Aberdeenshire, Scotland - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 10:46:18 (EST)
OK folks. We are back up. Thanks to those who sent in their comments regarding the moderation of this Guestbook. It is unfortunate that it has been necessary to add the statement at the beginning of the Guestbook but it covers us and sets out what we a re about. Most of you wanted rid of any extreme language, extreme attacks on individuals and anything which any reasonable person would be consider to be "nasty" or distasteful. I hope we don't lose the good natured banter and that everyone can enjoy the Guestbook scribblings.
Ed Mason <mace@daltonet.com>
Seaham, Co.Durham UK - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 18:24:50 (EST)
Wow! that is super!!! I was in the Brownies when your father, Prince Charles came to Seaham. I had a "birds eye" view of Prince Charles. Hope you are all doing well.
Jacqueline
USA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:35:39 (EST)
To "Elaine" That is probably one of the nicest things you have said to me over the past few weeks of this "getting out our feelings" animosity stuff going on. Hopefully we have all aired out our feelings, and the guest-book can go on as before with lots of fun filled humor! Elaine, the next time I am home, I will take you up on your offer, and I will venture out, and take a "risk with life" in Seaham, and zipp around the Harbour for a few drinks! Yes! folks, even good Catholic Commited Christians have fun and a few drinks once in a while. I have a lot of Irish friends here in Chicago and we often zip to the Irish pubs. Though, I have never aquired a taste for beer, I do like a glass of Wine. See, folks, I am not that stuffy, you know. I am actually quite down-to-earth and can be quite humerous when I want.
Me <you already know!>
You know that too! I am not getting myself into anymore trouble!!! - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:32:24 (EST)
Prince William -- I remember your father coming to Seaham. I was a cub in the guard of honour ( actually it was just standing in front of the barriers ) as he opened the new scout headquaters. Them thing I remember is that some young ladies standing behind me were crying and screaming for him. Being the fine gentleman he is he walked over to them only to push me aside to get to them ( well, that's how I remember it 20 odd years afterwards ). But I hold no grudges and it has infact become one of my claims to fame in conversation ( obviously after a few pints ). Lots of Bows to you sir.
a commoner
- Friday, February 02, 2001 at 06:54:35 (EST)
Jackie, you talk of adventure and taking a risk with life. You should have stayed in Seaham and went 'round the Harbour on a Friday night!
Elaine
From Seaham and proud of it!, - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 06:42:56 (EST)
To "Joan" from Canada. Yes, okay, you are right. I will swallow my pride. Though,I will say the recent enteries about me have been so hurtful and plain hateful! And for what reasons - none that have been valid. I only hope those people too, can also swallow their pride and admit they were purposely being hateful and competely immature!for no reason. Thank you Joan, for your sincere, kind advice - I will take it.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 21:04:48 (EST)
"Alan Dobson" So, after you all,(you people) who decided to "cut-me-down" give me all the insults, and turn my words around, implying that I am ashamed of Seaham, or that I was ungrateful to my parents, etc.etc.etc. When I come back with good, intelligent, valid reasons behind the choices I have made for my life - you all decide that you are "above" the "put-downs." You know what, People, (those who have been insulting me) It bothers you to no end that I have given you valid reasons, and you are at a "stand-still" and a "loss" for words - because you know you have been insulting me for no other reasons, other than to be plain nasty and hateful. Do you insult others who live in the USA or else where in the world? Then why insult and be hateful to me? There are many people who have moved from Seaham, and discovered life outside of Seaham. We are the one'e who were not afraid of life and we took an adventure with life. We took a risk with life and moved and ventured out. That is not to say that everyone's life is rosy - because it is not. That is not the way life goes. People of Seaham present and Seaham past, please, mind your business from now on what I am doing with my life. Stop the hateful slander and insults. I have not slandered anyone's name on this guest-book, or anyone's country or points of view. I may have disagreed, but not slandered. I think it must bother you (again, those who are insulting me) that I am not coming-back with the hateful comments that you are giving me. I am also above the imature, childish, ignorant remarks. Why on earth are you using this guest-book for hatefulness? and slander? What is wrong with you people?!Forgive and let-go! My goodness! Just as well I am not returing home any time soon, if this is the welcome I would receive. Shame on you all. I thought the people of Seaham would have changed since we were all in school. Come on people, prove me wrong!
jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 17:15:01 (EST)
whats all this about correcting grammar spelling etc, . the english language was created from a mish mash of dialects and languages. its diversity and appeal has come about because of this . please all of you stop being obsessed and pseudo intellectual re, correcting everyone . shakespeare has only a small ammount of handwriting evidence left for posterity, he spells his name differently on every occasssion . he was responsible forcreating one third of the english language as we know it today .haway fellow contributors get a grip! let,s be inventive and be happy that we can all communicate ya, bugger, wev,e got a medium our ancestors could not imagine in their wildest dreams, and wer,e arguing about split infinitives personal pronouns etc,. give ower and lets get on.
fred <fred@fmarrin.freeserve.co.uk>
- Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 16:08:12 (EST)
It cuts no ice here. Continual justification for what must be a pitiful existence falls on deaf ears. I will not lower myself to pull you to pieces again. My superior brain, nourished with true northern blood; has far more rewarding work to do.
Alan Dobson <alan@c36tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 15:48:53 (EST)
To "B Blessed" What a nasty little remark you made. Have I ever, or did I ever make a comment about my not feeling blest that my parents took care of me? NO! I have said earlier, that my sister and I still do not get along and my parents have yet to visit me. However, never, in my adult years have I made any references to being ungrateful for my parents. It is obvious that most you still do remember me as a child and teenager - and it is YOU People, who are not letting go of the past. I let go of it years and years ago.I think if you all gave me a chance, You would all be pleasantly surprised at how I have turned out as an adult. Not many kids who experienced some of the termoils that I experienced, grow up to be successful, accomplished adults. You know, I have not done too bad for myself. I may not be making millions, my stocks are not that great. However, my success is, that I never gave up on myself or gave upon life. My need of the fact I had to "find Myself" had nothing what so ever to do with my not loving my parents. But the fact was, I needed to find my own "identity" and I found it in America. Accept that, and move on and get off my back! I have great parent - the best anyone could have - we all think our parents are the best. Please, do not mistake the fact I am an American Citizen, because I did not think I had great parents. I just did not feel I belonged in "Seaham" and with the rate of these comments from everyone, who would blame me, for not wanting to return. Grow up everyone, we are all adults and have ALL taken a different path toward our future. No-one's "Path" is better than the other person; it is just "different." We are all very different people now, to when we were children and teenagers. I never said, I did not like Seaham, I said, it did not work for me.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 14:39:24 (EST)
Well done Lads and Lasses, great to hear you all singing the praises of Seaham. We have her on the defensive at last. She has had to blind us with three E-mails since yesterday, trying to justify herself; and still managed to mention America into the bargain. God bless America! and God bless all the good Seaham folk wherever they are.
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 14:24:26 (EST)
Also, too, an "after-thought" most adults, who were either adopted or fostered, especially those who were fostered, never really feel they have an identity. Not until they move away and do some "Soul-Searching." For whatever reason, I never really felt "Belonged" in Seaham. I have had the same discussion with my parents for years, finally, they understand. I found "myself" and learned "who I was" so to speak, when I started working for Americans. Therefore, I have made this my place of home. Though, again, Seaham will always be part of me. Please, everyone, stop getting "miffed" at my choices and how I choose to live my life. The way my life was as a child and teenager, if I had stayed in Seaham and not ventured out in the world and "pulled myself together" I would have been one of societies failures. There is nothing wrong with the town of Seaham, it just did not work for me. Please, people accept that. Maybe in ten years from now, I may go back to Seaham and feel totally different, but as now, and I am in my 30's, I am happy with choices I have chosen for myself.
jacqueline <katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 09:58:50 (EST)
You know, I think I need to stay off the "Guest-Book" for a while, because it is obvious I am just upsetting and offending too many people. I am not sure whether it is just my mannerisim and how I come accross. Or, if it actually is my "Out-Spoken" personality and I just say it, how I see it, and how I think it was and how I think it is. Whatever it maybe, I am apparently annoying quite a number of people - especially the residence of Seaham and ex-Seaham residence. You know, and as I do have a vivacious personality, I am going to say it, I do not think I am being "narrow minded." I have to be fairly open-minded at my work, maybe, you people, just plain and simple, do not like my comments. Well, you know, we all do not have to have to same opinions on things, regardless of what they are about. Anyway, I am going to stay off for a few weeks - there now, you can all be happy.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:50:58 (EST)
I have no idea why on earth you all think that I am putting down Seaham - I am not at all! Nor, do I think that my opinion is the only way and the right way. I wish that I felt that I did have a better life in Seaham; if so, then I probably would not have moved. I do not at all think Seaham is the worse place to live. I know there are some pleasant areas in Seaham. I know for a fact, that here in America there are some terrible slums. I am so sorry very much indeed that I have offended so many people, by my "Out Spoken" personality and what I believe. If some of the people on the guest-book were not rude or offensive, and told me they wished for me to "drop-dead" as "Ex-Seaham" person did, then, maybe I would have a reason to enjoy rekindling contacts with the town I grew up in. The last time I was home, I had an awful visit. I went to the Kestral and someone remembered me from school and sure enough, out came the immature comments: "long-nose" "concord" "snob" and the sniggering at my accent. I am glad that some people and Lesley Roberts have kept their accent as part of your identity. When I was in Seaham, I did not feel I had an identity, until I started working with Americans - then, I felt welcomed and a place I could call home. However, please, do not think I am putting down Seaham - I am not! and again, I aplogise that I have ofended several people. If I hated the town so much, I would have cut all contacts. I have not! I send yearly Christmas cards and Easter cards to about 8 people I went to school with. I send them year after year, but do I ever receive one back? No, of course I don't. Now who has broke all contacts - Not I! Also, I would never visit the Seaham Guest-Book, if I truly disliked Seaham. I think even though I feel I did not have such a great time living in Seaham, there will always be a place for Seaham in my heart - and that is sincere, from my heart. Sorry Lesely Roberts to have offended you and others too.
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
ILLINOIS USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:22:51 (EST)
I think Seaham is great too. My father (Bill McGauchie) came from there, but left in the Depression. We have visited Seaham a couple of times and found people friendly and helpful. Perhaps you see what you want to see. If you look just for bad in any people/town you will find it. Ms Markie should look for the good points. Andrea Lee
Andrea <andrea@norwood.u-net.com>
- Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:07:12 (EST)
These past few weeks of reading the guestbook make me feel like I'm in some weird flashback of an English Language class with Miss Grant or a nightmare of being forced to listen to continous religious sermons. I love Seaham and am very proud to hail from there. I've lived in the states for 9 years now, still have my accent purposely to maintain a sense of identity. When you move to another country you'rs supposed to bring something to the cultural sharing table, not run and hide under their flag and ways. My husband would divorce me if I gave up that identity, I may be English but I'm a northerner first. Americans and Northerners are very similar, straightforward and don't put up with ant crap, that's why I can live here. But we have stotties,pasties and decent beer something they'll never have. And finally my American husband can't wait for our yearly visit so he can go to Parkside Club, drink and play jack and dominoes with my Dad. Long live Seaham we love you!!
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix , Arizona Usa - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:41:47 (EST)
Happy 60th birthday to my Dad, Dave Roberts a lifelong Seaham resident and dam proud of it!!
Lesley Roberts <ladyboss67@yahoo.co.uk>
Phoenix, Arizona USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:30:20 (EST)
I'm sick to death of hearing about America. Is he, she trying to brainwash us all. The site has become a paradise for the less intelligent element, who can find nothing of any interest to say; apart from pointing out to us that there is a comma missing etc, etc. I have lived in Cornwall for some 43 years now and it is a wonderful place to live. However I was born in Seaham, still love the place and visit as often as I can. Lets have some sense of pride on the site for a change. Lets drive these people who have no time for the place where they were born, off the site. If they have nothing complimentary to say about Seaham, then why do they bother to visit the site at all. Any comments ?
Alan Dobson <alan@c336tdc.worldonline.co.uk>
Penzance, Cornwall - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:39:51 (EST)
To "Surprised" (From Monday January 22nd.) I am an American and Proud of it! Yes, my original roots are from Dunfermiline, Scotland. I lived there until I was about 2 1/2 years old. I was raised in Seaham from the age of 3 years to the age of 18 years. (15 years in total.) Since the age of 18 years I have worked for Americans and since 22 years old, (10 years ago) I have lived in America and now an American. It appeared to be the reasonable thing to do. As I live here and pay taxes here, why not give up my British Citizenship. I hope, by the grace of God, I never have to return to England to live. America is a huge country, with lots of opportunities. Being in America works well for me. I will be honest and say, America has also a lot of problems. Many problems that I wish some of the American people would see the "light." But tell me a country without major social problems and I will tell you the liar! Every country in this world is faced with some problems or another. I enjoy living in America, but that is not to say I have forgot my roots. Of course Seaham played a big part in shaping some parts of "who I am." I do not hate Seaham, I hope I never Hate anything or anyone. I just do not particularly care for Seaham as I do have many very pleasant memories of the place. I contribute to the Guest-Book just so that I do keep part of my old original roots.
jacqueline <katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:50:14 (EST)
Sorry Joan there is an under score befor and after to 2000 (_2000_ ) try again. Val Roberts
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
- Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:14:21 (EST)
Thanks Peter Piper, Just a slip of the "comma" old chap, I've made a mental note to check in future!
frank
- Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 06:34:03 (EST)
The trouble with the half-wits and f**kwits frequenting these pages is that there is no moderation to limit their pathetic jottings, let alone control them.They have egos far larger than their IQ, which unfortunately leaves only one choice to shut them up, and that is to ignore them completely.Frankly, I have better things to do. Sort it out Ed and I'll be back.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 02:44:57 (EST)
"Ignorancy"? Is that an American dicionary edition, or did you make it up as you went along?
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 00:11:04 (EST)
To "Frank" Thank you for your encouraging comments in regards to my enteries on the Seham Guest-Book. I am trying very hard to change the pace of the recent enteries written by some idiots! Which they do not seem to understand the damadge the are giving to themselves and to the town. People from all over the world read this guest-book and it does not give Seaham a good reputation, not the intelligence of the people. Anyway, thank you for your encouragement and I apologise that you too, have been a victim of someone's ignorancy. Hopefully Mr. Ed Mason will find out who the person is. Take care... God Bless!
Jacqueline <Katherine Markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 19:31:03 (EST)
Dear "Joan" from Canada. You know the "Death Penalty" is one of those subjects that draws a very fine line. By the grace of God, and I thank God, that I have not encountered any one of my loved one's being killed or raped etc.. I would only hope that if I was ever so unfortunate to have such a dreadful thing happen to either my family or friends, that I could still continue to keep my love for God and realize that he does not cause bad things to happen. He is there to give us the strength and courage we need to carry on with life. I would also only hope and pray that somewhere along the course of the tragic event, that I would not have a need to want to put the murderer to death and that I could find the compassion, and the comfort to continue to live my life. Pope John Paul was a marvellous example of forgiving, when he forgave the person who tried to take his life in 1981. Though, Pope John Paul is rather a unique person. However, to those people who have lost loved one's to the brutal hands of murderers, I can try to understand their anger and view of wanting the death penalty. But it is also the same fine line with Abortion. Though, I have a hard time with "pro-choice" people - because in many cases, abortion is used as a means of "birth-control." I know, because I work at the "Women's Crisis Center" for women who think they want an abortion. We counsel them to try to get them to see other options. Mnay times, both African American, and other ethic groups, as well as white wealthy women, are trying to seek their 2nd, or 3rd or 4th Abortion. Some of the reasons are just unfair and not justifyable. It is an very intersting world we live in, but it is up to us try to make it better. "Why Bad Things Happen To Good People" is an outstanding book by a Jewish Rabbi - I will find the Authors name and put it on the guest-book. It is a great book recommended for anyone!
jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 19:26:03 (EST)
Hi Val Roberts, I tried to email you this morning but it was returned to me. Is your email address right? Joan
Joan
Canada - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 14:01:00 (EST)
Regarding your comment on the Death penalty Jaqueline (I am sorry if I spelt your name wrong I dont have it in front of me) you said we shouldnt be allowed to decide to take another persons life, what about the life or lives that person has taken, personally I think they should let the person into a room with the victims family for a while. Thank God I havent lost a loved one to murder but I know I wouldn't want the person to be allowed to go to jail for a while then be able to live a normal life. I think being pro-life is a different area all together. I wish we had the death penalty here in Canada.
Joan
Canada - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:57:24 (EST)
Joan ( Canada ) I remember you. Went into the Factory today and told a few of your message on the Seaham Page. If you would like to contact me at my e mail address I will chat to you and bring you up to date.
Val Roberts <valerier_2000_yk@yahoo.co.uk>
- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:10:08 (EST)
Oops sorry Colin, geography was never one of my strong subjects. I am jealous, our magnolia is still in the bud stage and we wont see flowers for another couple of months. We had a big wind storm and lots of rain today, only good point is its snowing up in the mountains for skiing - which I dont do but my family does. Enjoy your cold wine in the shade Colin - lucky thing.
Joan <mark_watkinson@telus.net>
Canada - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:01:27 (EST)
Hello Joan, yes I do recall chatting, and I'm in Wellington, New Zealand, not Australia!It is warm; my outside thermometer attached to a very shady Magnolia currently reads 25 Celsius, so in the sun it is close to 30.The chardonnay is howevr, considerably less than that. Cheers! Jaquie, If I could make a suggestion; people, (well the intelligent ones) will be much more tolerant of your meanderings if you stopped giving the impression of being on a pulpit when delivering them.Each to his own!! And I'm fully aware of the recent election, which was really between a dope and an idiot, which the latter won.It was still a farce.
Colin <nobby@paradise.net.nz>
- Monday, January 29, 2001 at 23:06:41 (EST)
To "Elaine" I am stummped for words on how do I describe to children Mary Magdalene's profession - you got me there! Sometimes, I do get stummped andI have to have time to think about it. However, Mary sought help from Jesus, she found him and asked for forgiveness. Then, she never once sinned again. She became a true,sincere follower of Jesus. I cannot judge,so I am not going to say what Bill Clinton has done with his life. I am not sure if he truly converted his life over to Jesus. If he can veto the partial birth abortion - then maybe he did not give his life over the the Lord. But, who knows!
jacqueline <katherineMarkie@AOL.COM>
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 19:30:04 (EST)
To "Elaine" Well, if the weather here was not so crummy, I would be able to get in the car and go to my places of work in the city. Unfortunately, you do not realize the serverity of the Ice-Storms we are experiencing here in the midwest. They are very dangerous! There have already been several major accidents - just look on the international weather report on the internet for Chicago. We are advised to stay off the roads if possible. Therefore, I have enjoyed myself int he comfort of the warm house. Anyway, though I am not that interesting, at least I am trying to keep the guest-book somewhat interesting - with my conservative views we are able to have some pretty good discussion. A pleasant change from what has been recently occuring on the guest-book, which gives Seaham Harbour an un-pleasant reputation - which is a shame. Anyway, I understand your opinion in regards to my comments about Bill Clinton's affair with Monica. I think what my point is, he lied to the whole country, before waiting to tell the truth and the openess and scandal of it all was horrendous. In the Primary Schools over here that was all the children were discussing - How immoral the President has been. Though, I do wish that our current President was not for the Death penalty, as he says he is Pro-life, it does seem to be contridictory. I do not believe we have the right to judge wheather we should take another person's life. However, I do believe "Bush" will be a better President - until he proves otherwise. We all thought Clinton would be a good President, until he proved us otherwise. Well, what interesting things are happening in England these days, or even in Seaham?
jacqueline <katherine markie@aol.com>
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 19:22:25 (EST)
Well, I hope the weather is better over in the UK than it is here is the USA at the moment. In the midwest, where I am, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago, we are having severe "Ice Storms." Everything is at "Stand-Still!" Schools all closed, no transportations running... and we are expected more snow and ice tonight. So far we have had such a very long winter begining last month, Dec 3rd. We have had so much snow and freezing cold weather. Right before Christmas it got down to minus 41 Degrees!!! I am so tired of the cold weather and look forward to the Spring. I told you the weather patterns are becoming more and more severe and unsual. Those poor people in India and in El Salvador I do not know how they are holding up - they must have the faith of a "mustard seed."
jacqueline <<a h