It had been announced rather fortuitously that ‘win or lose’ there would be an open-top bus parade with the Kirkham & Wesham team to celebrate their already fantastic season (promotion to Vodkat League 1 and winning the Division 2 League Trophy). Just as well they won then !
I true Kirkham fashion no one had a clue what time it actually started - sources reporting kick off times from 5:30 - 6:30, but one thing was fairly certain - at some point the roads would be shut off so I got the train home. Hmmm… As I was coming off the train some silly little chav-tart swung her rucksack onto her back, whacking me in the face. I felt something sharp hit and noticed the bag was covered in keychains and badges. The resulting cut bled until I got into town. Thank God Mum always told me to carry a tissue with me.
Anyway, the town was starting to fill with people… and cameras. The press was out in force as were the TV cameras for the local news reports. They took so long getting their various shots that the parade moved off late but not before this idiot
had the opportunity to sell a load of airhorns to children. Children! These things were everywhere and so annoying that a few people went home before the parade went pass, and with my ‘quick to anger’ mood swings at the moment I was ready to throttle parents and children alike. There was no need for them and these items have no place in a small town celebration. Rant over.
Anyway, the bus finally pulled away at 6:45 and had to race through town, but at least it was nice to see the lads get the recognition they deserved for a moment. One hopes we get these crowds again on Club Day in a month.
Just
WIthout the air horns.
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May 13th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
DIE AIRHORN MAN! DIIIIIIIIIIEEE!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Dave2 - So say we all! He is my new number one hated individual. I name him twatface… because I can!
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May 14th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Airhorn Guy probably has a contract out on him right now from a group of irate parents. Good old twatface. I am enjoying your posts about the football. Takes me back to the old Glasgow Rangers vs Celtics games of my youth.
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May 14th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I love the concept of an open bus. I wish my culture would consider it.
Congrats on your teams success. It is always a good feeling when that happens. In fact, my football (not to be confused with soccer) team, the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last January. I was on a high for weeks.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:27 am
I’m going to go buy The Boy an air horn…
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May 14th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Those airhorns do my head in! Scaring the crap out of everybody…antisocialfuckingtwats!
The parade looked super cool though. Next time, take a gun ;o)
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Speaking of airhorns, is our comedian Robin Williams as funny in the UK as he is here?
May 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Selma - Ah Rangers - there were a lot of fans about today, lets hope they deal with their UEFA disappointment in a good way.
Glenn - It is a thing which makes me smile whenever I think about it!
Nat - then put him in the middle of a field miles away from people and all will be good!
Penelope - A gun? No, at the moment all I need is my bare hands!
Quantumfog - there is no good way of answering this. He is seen to be funny here by a lot of people yes. I think that says it.
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May 14th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Bec:
Well I endorse anything that makes you smile and brings you peace and happiness, for you certainly deserve it!
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May 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Glenn - Not sure that I do, but thank you.
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May 15th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
As the old saying goes, my sister-n-arms, we are always our worst critics. I think you are just grand.
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May 17th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Glenn - Thank you again.
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