tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post9199414881274592741..comments2024-03-28T17:10:16.059-07:00Comments on RETRO DUNDEE: MISSION COMPLETERETRO DUNDEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07746839418666784001noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-10658131735457731002021-11-23T14:34:09.375-08:002021-11-23T14:34:09.375-08:00It's been 10 years since you decided to have a...It's been 10 years since you decided to have a break, and I still visit the site missing the nightly updates from the wonderful GG, time to return to your disciples GG, hope all us well with youStoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-7084030499727924382021-02-14T13:59:45.993-08:002021-02-14T13:59:45.993-08:00Back on the 8th January, I decided to have a look ...Back on the 8th January, I decided to have a look through this fantastic blog once again, reading a few posts each evening as we carry on through lockdown. Just got to the end tonight. <br /><br />It's been great to go back through it all, and catch up with some of the more recent comments which have appeared in the last couple of years. <br /><br />Thanks again GG for this fantastic site, and all those who have contributed to it. Old - but Gold!Mountain Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187747329586090378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-84132009811825754332019-03-02T11:28:49.189-08:002019-03-02T11:28:49.189-08:00Is it too late to say thanks? Is it too late to say thanks? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02308926638309337770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-88250948122981962312015-11-14T08:22:45.778-08:002015-11-14T08:22:45.778-08:00I talk to loads of older folk who are not (and ne...I talk to loads of older folk who are not (and never will be) computer literate. <br />They would really love this Blog.<br />It really would make a great book. DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-41826970625018832722015-04-09T12:30:10.913-07:002015-04-09T12:30:10.913-07:00Just found Retro Dundee by accident, but what a fi...Just found Retro Dundee by accident, but what a find. It's the diary I never wrote! Many thanks for your efforts and all the great comments. Now sitting here on Skye letting memories of Dundee flood over me. Great work GG. I'll spread the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-9320697905076055602015-03-21T14:50:02.932-07:002015-03-21T14:50:02.932-07:00I was in the Circus of Hell and the Dum Dum boys -...I was in the Circus of Hell and the Dum Dum boys - My <br />daughter found this blog to my utter amazement. Bravo GG whoever you are but I feel we must have drunk together in one of the Hawkhill watering holesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-37227618954507881512015-01-09T09:04:15.686-08:002015-01-09T09:04:15.686-08:00Hi,
I'm writing from Amberley Publishing, a s...Hi, <br />I'm writing from Amberley Publishing, a specialist in historical titles, and we're looking for local authors to produce a book on Dundee. After seeing this really entertaining blog, I was wondering whether you'd be interested in creating a book with us. I understand you wrote this blog a couple of years back, but if you would like more information or would be keen, you can contact me via t.poad@amberley-books.com.<br />Many thanks,<br />Tom PoadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-7010690286441190572014-04-28T02:58:29.701-07:002014-04-28T02:58:29.701-07:00This really should have a wider audience. I'll...This really should have a wider audience. I'll bet there are loads of 'older' Dundonians that would love a gander at this.<br />Fantastic job GG.eindhovendeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287964820279414154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-45114742370719350972014-01-15T05:23:00.960-08:002014-01-15T05:23:00.960-08:00Okay GG you have hud yer break, time to start agai...Okay GG you have hud yer break, time to start again..... go on.... you know you want to.....Stoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-4026584952298911562013-11-01T04:33:55.999-07:002013-11-01T04:33:55.999-07:00Many thanks for your great work. My wife and I hav...Many thanks for your great work. My wife and I have had hours of enjoyment and happy memories revisited because of you efforts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-44602659052906921242013-09-14T23:58:35.131-07:002013-09-14T23:58:35.131-07:00Thank You for this blog btw gg It has some realy g...Thank You for this blog btw gg It has some realy great pics of dundee when we were wee n picking berrys in summer or fechtin in hulltoon after under 18s barracuda:) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-77154391162049174772012-12-20T13:08:26.801-08:002012-12-20T13:08:26.801-08:00Great job, GG!
I was late in finding this and have...Great job, GG!<br />I was late in finding this and have just spent several hours going through it.<br />I left Dundee in 1964 at 19, and much of the stuff is about later eras, but never mind, there was still plenty to prompt me to leave a few notes. <br />From my earliest memories of going to the Caldrum Street steamie with my granny - who worked in a jute mill at 14 and danced in shows in the city centre - I knew Dundee and its people were unique and going to be unforgettable wherever life took me.<br /> <br />Aged 10 to 19, I grew up in Mid-Craigie and somehow gained a perverted pride in modest success in my working life, knowing I had come from a scheme whose name made people step back a little when you answered the question "where do you live?" <br />Naw - let's be honest - sometimes I ducked out and said "near Pitkerro Road".<br /><br />Character-forming city for better or for worse we've got to love it!<br /><br />Again, well done GG for co-ordinating this magnum opus in the first place.14and16bushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029949514276838842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-37194440351261308702012-08-29T12:34:58.078-07:002012-08-29T12:34:58.078-07:00Sorry I was late finding Retro. I lived at No 24 w...Sorry I was late finding Retro. I lived at No 24 with my brother, just beside you, so all your info and pictures brought back happy memories of Craigie, thanks again.<br />LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-26933174090109715702012-08-17T14:33:53.029-07:002012-08-17T14:33:53.029-07:00yeah, well known punks they lot ????yeah, well known punks they lot ????C Lubbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-18390389587949937542012-07-15T02:32:28.452-07:002012-07-15T02:32:28.452-07:00In the 1981 edition of the NME's Xmas edition ...In the 1981 edition of the NME's Xmas edition there was a question in the CrossWord. It asked " What was the name of the first Punk Rock band in Scotland? ". The answer was "The Running Sores"., ( fronted by Bread Poultice & leader Stevie Reid. Also featuring Pete McGlone-sexy sax, Steve Knight-booming bass, Jog-drums, Chris Marra-rhythm guitar & finally joint roller & early Banksie stencil artist- Bob Carroll "The Wizard", said CrossWord had a £500 prize! <br />Keep'emPeeled, ASTR0N.AstroNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673707183715329998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-7218428993575981382012-02-06T17:40:49.135-08:002012-02-06T17:40:49.135-08:00Fast eddie just found you all not many pointers in...Fast eddie just found you all not many pointers in birmingham lots. Of catching up to doedwardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-52363767577201061522012-02-02T15:15:04.197-08:002012-02-02T15:15:04.197-08:00No such thing as journeys end. Time, life and beyo...No such thing as journeys end. Time, life and beyond is endless. Or maybe that's just me. The thoughts, ideas, memories and comments of Dundee folk are neverending - as we all know. Just as a Dundee Mither! So please, every now and then, give a little thought to those of us still reminiscing. In 20 years time we'll want to know what's goin' on now! Thanks. xNicky Stewartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-89414163211904091452012-02-02T09:58:17.888-08:002012-02-02T09:58:17.888-08:00I really miss Retro, used to read it before lookin...I really miss Retro, used to read it before looking at the Tele online every night, Retro has retired, the Tele online has really gone downhill recently, life is not good!!!Stoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-10948797956855915692012-01-06T09:23:51.169-08:002012-01-06T09:23:51.169-08:00Just another word of thanks. Learnt more Dundee hi...Just another word of thanks. Learnt more Dundee history than a pile of books.<br /><br /><br />Passed on Billy McKenzie set to my step daughter - she was mighty impressed. <br /><br />Liked the Bundy clock drawing (where the bus conductor stamped his card and it went DING)<br /><br />And the price of tickets for Queen at Caird Hall. And all the rest. TaDundee 220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-47362226832513814362012-01-04T11:08:13.448-08:002012-01-04T11:08:13.448-08:00Ace reliving memories o our youth&hootin&h...Ace reliving memories o our youth&hootin&hollerin ower yer posts good sir.Nice to have a wee bit o Dundee to indulge myself down here in Coventry.Best wishes for yer future endevours<br />Jim LowxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-81772861296840537872011-12-27T15:06:56.115-08:002011-12-27T15:06:56.115-08:00The waybackmachine online can archive your blog wi...The waybackmachine online can archive your blog without you doing much more than submitting it. You may be aware of it already, but in case you're not...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-89851770016428769012011-12-18T00:40:53.740-08:002011-12-18T00:40:53.740-08:00Thanks for hours of memories !!Thanks for hours of memories !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-31928060994931064922011-12-11T22:57:40.043-08:002011-12-11T22:57:40.043-08:00You should turn all this into a book now. That wi...You should turn all this into a book now. That will keep you going for a bit! Been following this as I have been working all over the world.<br /><br />Thanks so much for all the effort.John Lambnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-14660677660108694992011-12-10T10:12:26.961-08:002011-12-10T10:12:26.961-08:00Oh eh, yir rite enuff Gil.
Thon laddeez done bra, ...Oh eh, yir rite enuff Gil.<br />Thon laddeez done bra, ken wot eh mean.Nella Buggetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075437092819379415.post-8738504251913652332011-12-10T10:09:39.531-08:002011-12-10T10:09:39.531-08:00So, yir goan awa, ir ye?
Well, if your goana go aw...So, yir goan awa, ir ye?<br />Well, if your goana go awa, whar ir we a goana go?<br />Ehm seek aboot ye jackin it in, but abidee agrees thit yiv gave wiz a an affy load o pleyshir, reeding a aboot the auldin dayz in wir Toon.<br />Guid luck tae you, and lang may yir lumb reek!!Gil Featherfranknoreply@blogger.com