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Scarlet Pimple, How about a game of ''durbs?'' but no ''steelies'' or'' peechies'' maybe a game of ''punkie'' later!. Canuck.

Yes Charles, The Gunn family, Gilly, Mina and their daughter stayed across the street from you at #21 St. Andrews Drive, the last row of houses before St. Valery Ave.

Macauley's was indeed the name of the grocer's shop. Colin Gunn (Snr.) served behind the counter for many years, he stayed in one of the two prefabs that used to be on Culduthel Road, #37 across from Aultnaskiach near Hedgefield Hostel. There used to be a row of 5 or 6 prefabs behind theirs which I believe were on Sunnybank Avenue, I'm not sure if they are still standing, I very much doubt it. His brother Gilmour (Gilly) was a well known character in the town especially on the social scene! I believe he was into boxing in his younger days.

Memories,memories indeed! does anyone know which Inverness welfare league team Charlie Kennedy and Huisdean Lazenby starred together in at the start of their football '' careers?'' Also the names of other players who played along with them in the same team? one other member of the team emigrated to Australia. I await some feedback before I answer any entries. I remember a great headed goal ''Huistie'' scored against Celtic ( his favourite team) in a friendly match at the Caley Park. Huistie's brother Dave was also a fine player who played for all three Inverness Highland league teams. Canuck.

Donmac298 Freddie Warburton has'nt changed one bit since you last saw him! He worked in the printing business until taking early retirement. He lives in Culcabock in the the Draikies area and is a member of Inverness Golf Club. He still is a fanatical Hibs fan (we all have a cross to bear) I believe he has a little part time job in a garden centre near where the old co-op supermarket used to be in Culcabock. As you know he was a fine inside forward for the ''Jags'' in his young days.I really enjoyed meeting up with him the last time I was ''home'' Fred is more of a ''friend of a friend'' although I have known him for many years. Canuck.

Ed waiter,I believe the light has gone on! I remember you and I going to the Demis Roussos concert, the great parties and the happy memories and friendships with all your family members. As I said in an earlier entry being the St. Valery ''postie'' allowed me to meet and befriend many wonderful people. However I remain vague regarding -your jam was good. -pooh. -ring pull scam. -midnight cowboy. -blond streaks. -mail shoot in old post office H.Q. Queensgate. -piece of sunshine from Kellogs cornflakes packets. -train from the Caley Motherwell game. Regards to your older brother, and your sister, I'm not sure if your Mum and Dad are ''still with us'' if either of them are, give them my best wishes. I will try to arrange a get-together the next time I'm ''home, probably next April as Ihave a family function to attend. Canuck.

Ed Waiter. I give up!!! just getting more confused. I'm not on msn.

Ed Waiter, you certainly have aroused my curiosity! tell me more as I have not quite figured you out. Does the number 50 come into play???

Latviaman, Laura Pagliari did indeed marry a singer named Drew Ross who sang with the ''Flock'' Tommy Torrance who stayed in Heatherly Crescent played lead guitar. Alistair (beanz) MacBean played bass and George MacDonald was on drums, Beanz and George stayed in Laurel Avenue. I believe Drew originally came from ''out of town'' out Bunchrew/Kirkhill way. The Flock were very popular, had a big following in the late 60's/early 70's.

Charles, Yes, Paddy worked in the railway, always had that ''toothy''grin, certainly enjoyed a tipple! and he never lost his Irish accent. Fraser (the headmaster) did indeed stay across the road from the Kavanagh's, #32 St. Andrews Dr. Robertsons lived next door at #30 but I'm not sure it was the same Billy Robertson who was the goalkeeper,I believe he did play for Caley and a few other teams. Ronnie Mitchell stayed at #43 St. Valery, he used to work at a newspaper wholesalers (Menzies. I think) who were located in Baron Taylor's St. Ronnie & I played football together for Inverness Youth Club, North of Scotland 2nd X1 League. This team was managed by another St. Valery resident a proper gentleman named Charlie Trace who lived at #37.Charlie, in his earlier days played for Clach.Unfortunately Charlie passed away at a young age leaving quite a large family. Further along the avenue lived another well known footballer named Freddy Warburton (#67) I had the pleasure of having a few ''dramms'' with Freddy and a group of friends at Jim Savage's hostelry at the top Castle St./Haugh Brae the last time I was ''home'' Charles, I remember your neighbours, ''Smeech'' MacDonald (through the wall) their daughter Brenda used to go with a friend of mine for a long time called Alan Gordon who also played with Ronnie & I with IYC. Allan and I still keep in touch. The Bells stayed at #12, Mrs. Bell worked in the reception at the Palace Hotel, Her daughter Marjorie married Sydney Grant also a footballer who played right wing for Clach, latterly he and I played in the welfare league with a very good Gellions team

CORRECTION. I remember wee Paddy but the gentleman with the leg problem was Alec. Dunnett, Jim and Florrie Sutherland's other next door neighbour.

Charles, due to my old profession I remember Paddy Kavanagh, he stayed at #74 St. Valery Ave. He did'nt get about very much as he had trouble walking, I'm not sure what happened to his leg(s) but I remember his next door neighbours (the Sutherlands) used to keep an eye on him occasionly. Jimmy Sutherland (#76) was a colleague of mine in the G.P.O. he had a son named Colin who was about the same age as Brian.

Anybody know any wedding /anniversary jokes? I have to officiate at a function shortly and would like to add a few ''funnies'' but only stories SUITABLE for a mature audience! feed back would be appreciated. Canuck.

''Mighty'' Dave Lynn? that's a bit of a stretch! not sure I ever fitted in to that category! Ed Waiter, you are ''giving away'' your age as you must be going back approx. 36/37 years! however, very happy days. I wonder if you were one of my ''customers?'' I was ''on the bike'' in the St. Valery area for 10 years from 1964 - 1974, definately the happiest day's of my working life, interacted with some wonderful people. If anyone reading this thread needs any information regarding people/families who lived in that area during that period please contact me as surprisingly, my memory is still intact! I read somewhere about the Rev, Hamish MacIntyre's family, his oldest daughter's name was Elizabeth, she was in my class in the Central School (Miss Rose was our teacher) primary 1 - I believe 1952. Canuck.

Charles, the ''even'' numbers missing in St. Valery Ave are #62 &#64. The MacBrier's lived in #60 (end of block) and the Shands started the next block at #66.Willie Shand was in the fire service. I vividly remember the young Charles Bannerman decked in his royal academy blazer jumping onto his bike heading for school! Who else would remember these things other than the old ''postie?'' Canuck.

Jock, you are correct, the name of the youngest ''Nelson'' boy was Henry. The Nelson family lived at the bottom of Laurel Avenue just a few doors up from another well known Dalneigh footballer named Alex. Bowman. Canuck.

Jock, today (Sunday 21st Jan) is your ''old'' girlfriend's birthday -- 70 years young and she can still sing and dance folk half her age off the dancefloor! Enjoyed a big birthday bash at her house last night, approx. 30 people in attendance, family and friends, all in ''good form'' lots of good food, drink and entertainment. Mac (as usual) in good voice giving ''The Big Grand Coolie Dam'' big licks! I'm sure there will be a few ''sare heids''this morning. Can't believe she is 70! The time is just passing too quickly, Regards from Ontario Ex Lilac Grover, Canuck.

Jock, how about naming the other players? I believe big Jim MacGillivary is also in the 'photo, Jim married Rosemary Gray ( a fellow Lilac Grover) Rosemary was my sister's (Kay Lynn) bridesmaid whose golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated this coming March 23rd. I have fond memories of countless hours playing football on Daleigh park, although a couple of years after your ''heroics'' I do remember the MacGillivary brothers, Donnie and Billy Nelson and I'm sure I would recognize a few more faces if you could forward some more names. As I am in contact with quite a few Dalneigh ''exiles'' I'm sure they would love to'' take a walk back down memory lane'' Canuck.