Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[pjd57]

@mickle , loved the Irn Bru story.

Reminded me of being in an Arnold Clark garage a few years ago and Mr Clark himself came over for a chat.
He must've been about 80 at the time. Later the sales guy told me that although retired , Arnold would just turn up at random times for a chat with staff and customers.
It reminded me of young Mr Grace in " are you being served "

 

[bruce1530]

@mickle , loved the Irn Bru story.

Reminded me of being in an Arnold Clark garage a few years ago and Mr Clark himself came over for a chat.
He must've been about 80 at the time. Later the sales guy told me that although retired , Arnold would just turn up at random times for a chat with staff and customers.

I heard a similar story. Arnold Clark complex at Linwood, so several franchises on adjacent sites.

A Friend of a Friend (which probably means it’s made up, but let’s go with the flow...) was looking for a new car, and was in one of the many garages.

Arnold arrived, surveying his empire, spoke to the staff, and spoke to the customers (including the Friend of a Friend).

The FoaF didn’t see any cars he liked, so moved on to the next franchise,

Ten minutes later, Arnold arrived. Recognised the FoaF, gave him a wave, shouted over “Fancy meeting you - It’s great to see you again John", came over spoke for a minute, and went on his way with a “No doubt I’ll see you later!"

Salesman approached. “So how do you know Mr Clark?"

“Oh, he and I were best pals at school, he used to go out with my sister. He’s invited me round for dinner on Friday. He mentioned that you’d offer me a fantastic deal..."

 

[Brandane]

He mentioned that you’d offer me a fantastic deal..."

Fantastic deal, and Arnold Shark. Now there's an oxymoron!

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Last post Feb?
Jings, hope all are well

 

[snorri]

Last post Feb? Jings, hope all are well

It's been a long hard winter.

 

[Scoosh]

Last post Feb?
Jings, hope all are well

Yeah - where've youse bin ??

 

[Bobby Mhor]

It's been a long hard winter.

A long hard 359 days as well
Light at the end of the tunnel?

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Yeah - where've youse bin ??

As bin immersing myself in gallons of tea..

and other liquids

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Hi, long time no post!

Yeah - where've youse bin ??

Lately, I've been out on my bike!

Lost my mojo for a while, but seems it was there the whole time!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well, Easter weekend, snow forecast for Monday
Hurry up last frost, my spare room is full of seedlings.
Hope you are all well, and that you have managed to stay corona free.
I haven't been able to cycle for months, due to a knee injury: was going to give it a try this weekend, but I better leave it till there is no possibility of ice.
This numpty has fallen on the pavement a couple of days ago, right on my injured knee!
I think I'll start wearing MBike knee protectors .... when I'm out walking

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Well, Easter weekend, snow forecast for Monday
Hurry up last frost, my spare room is full of seedlings.
Hope you are all well, and that you have managed to stay corona free.
I haven't been able to cycle for months, due to a knee injury: was going to give it a try this weekend, but I better leave it till there is no possibility of ice.
This numpty has fallen on the pavement a couple of days ago, right on my injured knee!
I think I'll start wearing MBike knee protectors .... when I'm out walking

I wondered how I hadn't seen your 'shopping trips'
I started my seeds too late..
next year I'll be ready....
it was the Aldi mini greenhouse fault....
I'd left a tray out overnight. .oops

Look after yourself, missus..

 

[snorri]

I haven't been able to cycle for months, due to a knee injury:
This numpty has fallen on the pavement a couple of days ago, right on my injured knee!
I think I'll start wearing MBike knee protectors ....

Hi Pat, I'm sorry to hear of your trauchles, I had a falling over myself which resulted in me getting a plaster from finger tips to elbow of right arm. The only upside was learning to tie my shoelaces with one hand, one talent I hope I won't need to use again.

 

[Mo1959]

Hi Pat, I'm sorry to hear of your trauchles, I had a falling over myself which resulted in me getting a plaster from finger tips to elbow of right arm. The only upside was learning to tie my shoelaces with one hand, one talent I hope I won't need to use again.

Elastic laces! I sprained my wrist really badly falling on ice end of January and it was my right hand so was really awkward for ages. Still getting twinges but nearly there now.

 

[snorri]

Elastic laces! I sprained my wrist really badly falling on ice end of January and it was my right hand so was really awkward for ages. Still getting twinges but nearly there now.

I heard about these laces after the event!
Good to hear that full recovery is in sight for you now.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Pat, I'm sorry to hear of your trauchles, I had a falling over myself which resulted in me getting a plaster from finger tips to elbow of right arm. The only upside was learning to tie my shoelaces with one hand, one talent I hope I won't need to use again.

Elastic laces! I sprained my wrist really badly falling on ice end of January and it was my right hand so was really awkward for ages. Still getting twinges but nearly there now.

Oh man!
Let's make an effort to stay in one piece for the foreseeable