phoenix

phoenix , old and in the way , Aberdeen resident since 1978 and country boy before this - Banchory in my primary years , Tarves(Ellon Academy) when in secondary school. Well on my way to recovering from ass cancer ,( mostly an age-related disease so look efter yersel' ) , the worst is now behind me. Those who have been there before me , 'been there , done that' tell me once the after effects are over(up to six months) , I could experience a new vigour ! Aye hopin' ! Doug Rougie is my all-time favourite player , not simply because of his commitment and defensive skills... mighty tho' these were but also because of the way he rallied the support and wound up the opposition. Fae Ballingry Fife , y'ken ? Off tae watch St Mirren hump the Hoops....aye hopin' !

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As much charisma as a deid fish! Canna be deein' wi' the mannie , the least interesting Celtic manager in my lifetime...probably ever! There must be something working but will be surprised if it's sustainable. St Mirren need this...COYSaints!

Several years apart but no loss of passion!

D'a ken Tyrant but will check it oot. Met David at a book signing at Aberdeen Uni a few years back , he has a book out about his American wife contracting Alzheimer's which was exactly at the same time as my wife. He is a huge and passionate Beethoven fan and has had several books published on the genius. A committed atheist also.

Ony chunce St. Mirren can overturn the odds and dee us a favour the nicht? It's a funny old game. We live in hope , hope before expectation. On BT Sports One from 7.30pm.

Cheers BigAll , hope to be around for a lengthy stay. Just lugging in to your suggestion, first up Led Zep Gonnae download the app(£1.99). Have you tried Radio Paradise (x California) , appeals tae me. http://www.radioparadise.com/m-content.php?show_mobile=yes Am test-driving a monthly subscription to Napster , £5/month(PC/ laptop only , £10 on your smartphone). Some big celebrity names behind 'Tidal' but at £20/month , it's too dear for a few extra bit rates. I reckon Spotify is still the best and may return. Caroline streaming to the US too. Fit a wondeful world.

Wagner! As recommended by John Suchet , brither tae David , on 'Composed'(WWW.composed.com). It's good tae get up in the morning(but it's better tae bide in yer bed).

Hello again , glad you are still around , great survivalists...and no advertising as far as I can see. Hope more of those disenchanted with AbMad cross-over , the more the merrier. Today's top tip: In addition to rock , pop , jazz and blues , I do like a bit of the occasional classical and have just discovered a new music app - 'Composed' - a free month with no credit card details required up front. https://www.composed.com Check it oot min , a little bit of Wagner fairly gets ye goin' in the morning.

The cynic in me imagines that old tart Hartley is probably quite relieved to be missing the next 3 games , a wee break from what is obviously becoming too much for an old man. The initial euphoria has turned to disillusionment , as is always the case with euphoria and intoxication. It disnae last. Let us hope the rest will do him good.

Back page of the P&J , Harcus. How up to date can they be , given the limitations of the printing press ?

Milsom( foot ) , Pawlett( knee ) , McArdle( flu ) , Diamond( flu ) , Considine( suspended )......but..... I'll Be There Now if you feel that you can't go on (can't go on), Because all of your hope is gone (all your hope is gone), And your life is filled with much confusion (much confusion), Until happiness is just an illusion (happiness is just an illusion), And your world around is crumbling down, darlin', (Reach out) Come on girl reach on out for me, (Reach out) Reach out for me, I'll be there with a love that will shelter you, I'll be there with a love that will see you through, When you feel lost and about to give up (to give up), Cause your life just ain't good enough (just ain't good enough), And your feel the world has grown cold (has grown cold), And your drifting out all on your own (drifting out on your own), And you need a hand to hold, darlin' (Reach out) Come on girl reach out for me, (Reach out) Reach out for me, Hah, I'll be there to love and comfort you, And I'll be there to cherish and care for you, (I'll be there to always see you through, I'll be there to love and comfort you), I can tell the way you hang your head (hang your head), Your not in love now, now your afraid (you're afraid), And through the tears you look around (look around), But there's no piece of mind to be found (no piece of mind to be found), I know what your thinking, You're alone now, no love of your own, but darling, (Reach out) Come on girl reach out for me, Reach out (Reach out).......... just look over your shoulder, I'll be there to give you all the love you need, And I'll be there you can always depend on me, I'll be there to always see you through, I'll be there to love and comfort you

Don't let an aul' b a s t a r d like me put you aff. This long-playing record rocks ! Boost !