only2garners

We just finished the Ribble Way today with a walk from home to the Fish on Longton Marsh (proper name Dolphin Inn). Celebrated with lunch and my first proper pint since the beginning of February. We've now walked all the way from Ribblehead to the Fish. On another lockdown project I have agreed to cycle 1,000 miles for charity over the next few months. I'll be doing it for WaterAid, a charity close to my heart and which I had a very small part in helping set up in 1982. If anyone wants to find our more and/or sponsor me ave a look at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/John-Wareing5.

I’ve still not forgiven Wigan for taking my second team Southport’s place in Division 4 re-election in 1978.

Not a great way to finish your 5,000th league game - the first club to get there. Of course they’ve only played more than us because we have been more successful and therefore have played less in the lower leagues where they have played more games.

It's a 12 point penalty for administration, applied at the end of the season, unless they finish up in the bottom 3, in which case it's applied next season. Right now they are on 50 points, so effectively 38 and 2 points adrift of Luton. But they have won 3 in a row so could still get out of relegation.

It was indeed Arthur Lee who headed Love. Albert Lee is another well known guitarist, still around. Then there's Alvin Lee, late of Ten Years after. Anyway Tyrone, your post reminded me that I still need to watch that. the TV is no match for being there, mainly because most of what;'s good about Glastonbury never gets on the TV, but still it's better than nothing.

But without rearing the calf for veal it would be killed at birth. Instead the calf is reared to almost full growth before being slaughtered at about 8 months. That sounds harsh but it's longer than chickens and lambs typically live.

What you’re describing there is not what is produced as rose veal in the UK.

As someone born on a farm I have no qualms about eating meat. If I couldn’t countenance killing the animal I wouldn’t be eating it. gumboots - you should consider eating rose veal. It’s ethically produced from male calves which would otherwise be killed at birth.

No White Swan or Moor Hall Basturk?

I’ve got a restaurant booking! My son has booked a table at The Barn at Moor Hall for him, my wife and I on 7th July. That’s the day they plan to open again ad also my wife’s birthday.

Our eldest was sleeping through from about 10 weeks - all he did was sleep and eat. Come to think of it he's not changed much yet and he'll be 37 soon. His brother never slept through more than an odd night until he was 5. I always thought it was nature's way of encouraging us to have a second but not a third. Congratulations and good luck Mike!

The last home game against Swansea had 29 pages of comments - we're on 30 now.

I get the same, but otherwise it's fine.

What we know from the Bundesliga is that players are picking up many more injuries in games than normal. Anyone who gets a minor injury might be out for the rest of the season. Given there are 9 games in quick order I suspect the decision to extend a few contracts is to be on the safe side if we pick up more than our fair share.

From a post in the Season Restart thread...... See Blackburn Rovers's other Tweets

I’ve not been out of Lancashire and I’ve got a tan.

No it wasn't Matty. He asked about branded masks and someone else asked about the cut-outs. But in truth both are lines being offered by many other clubs anyway - the questions were more about whether Rovers would be selling what others already are, rather than new ideas. Apologies for not responding to a question you asked me several pages ago about the minutes - at the time they were not completely agreed. In fact we have been talking to the club for a few weeks about the detail of what any offers would be and it clearly was getting tangled up with the discussions between clubs. I'm as disappointed as others that there is not a clearer statement about the availability fo refunds for anyone who needs them for financial reasons but the wording on the minutes does specifically say that those fans will be able to contact the club to discuss options. How that will work out I don't know but at least we got a commitment from them. We did talk about options for next season but in reality given that no one knows when that might start, what form it might take and at what point fans can get into the ground to watch games any detailed talk about options would be just empty air.

I see the Seafood Pub Company has filed for bankruptcy and shut down. They own the Oyster & Otter at Feniscowles, the Assheton Arms in Downhan and the Derby Arms just outside Longridge amongst others.

The red button has been removed by Sky for the remainder of this season, so no you can't.

My understanding is that all those whose contracts end at the end of June get a month's severance pay and that those at Rovers have agreed to play during July with no further pay.

I regard Geoffrey's retirement as a bonus as he's the one commentator I get really irritated with. I won't have to listen any more to him saying his Gran could play this lad with a stick of rhubarb.

I still maintain that Test Match Special is the outstanding way to "watch" the cricket - the pictures are better. Usually I have the TV on Sky in the living room, but spend my day when in listening to TMS whilsy doing whatever I'm doing and then nip in to watch on TV if there is anything significant.

Sandi way? A bit posh for round here! Not exactly good news but a little story that might amuse you all. My neighbours’ daughter sent them a small package to cheer them up, some beer and wine. The Amazon driver refused to leave the delivery without proof that they were over 18. He has stopped driving, doesn’t have a passport and the driver wouldn’t accept his bus pass. They are both in their early 80s!

We're making steady progress on the Ribble Way. We did Horton to Settle last Friday and Settle to Cow Bridge today. We've seen hardly a soul walking the path on both days, 10 miles on Friday and 7 today except when we passed Stainforth Force on Friday. It's a small waterfall on the river with a swimming pool below it. There were about 100 people at or immediately around the Force.

I've always enjoyed cycling across the Fylde to Knott End, taking the ferry across to Fleetwood and then cycling home right round the coast, but I guess I can't do that just now. I think I might have a ride out there tomorrow though anyway. With cycling it makes a huge amount of difference what bike you're riding on. many people make the mistake of buying a cheap bike "to see if they like it" before committing to something better. Then they find it really hard work, which puts then off. These days electric bikes are a great choice for many, allowing them to take the effort out of small hills. But it still won't get over your fear of riding on roads though gumboots!