shull Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, insaintee said: Ferguslie park gardens Aye, it's got a twin. Ye NNNF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 6:26 PM, saintnextlifetime said: Do you mean this one . . . .which I believe is Renfrew Airport with the old Scottish Aviation factory on the left of the pic. Perhaps , there are some older Buddies who worked there , back in the day. . I used to cycle down to the airport and spot planes......................... yes I had an anorak, but in my defence I was probably between 7 and 12 years of age. I once went down at lunch time and sat on the Hillington Industrial Estate side of the runway next to the cemetery and an USAF Starfighter came in and landed, it was gob-smacking to say the least. It was known as the 'flying coffin' as it basically was a rocket with short stubby wings. Anyway it re-fuelled and took off - the noise was off the planet. I also saw a RAF Lightning land and take off at Renfrew - the take off was out of this world - straight along the runway then vertically straight up until it went through the clouds - it was unbelievable given the normal aircraft movements were Dakotas, Viscounts and Vanguards of British European Airways. I was a wee happy bunny that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Original 59er said: I used to cycle down to the airport and spot planes......................... yes I had an anorak, but in my defence I was probably between 7 and 12 years of age. I once went down at lunch time and sat on the Hillington Industrial Estate side of the runway next to the cemetery and an USAF Starfighter came in and landed, it was gob-smacking to say the least. It was known as the 'flying coffin' as it basically was a rocket with short stubby wings. Anyway it re-fuelled and took off - the noise was off the planet. I also saw a RAF Lightning land and take off at Renfrew - the take off was out of this world - straight along the runway then vertically straight up until it went through the clouds - it was unbelievable given the normal aircraft movements were Dakotas, Viscounts and Vanguards of British European Airways. I was a wee happy bunny that day! I made my first flights out of Renfrew Airport as a passenger. Not strictly about Paisley but I recall playing Golf at Lossiemouth when Typhoon Jets were taking off. They came right up to the tee we were on, then belched fire before roaring off down the runway. Spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: I made my first flights out of Renfrew Airport as a passenger. Not strictly about Paisley but I recall playing Golf at Lossiemouth when Typhoon Jets were taking off. They came right up to the tee we were on, then belched fire before roaring off down the runway. Spectacular. Our son was based at Lossiemouth for three years and loved it - working on the Tornadoes just before they took them out of service. Yes playing Moray is an interesting experience when the fast jets are landing or particularly on take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 There was a toy shop down towards the bottom of Cotton St (opposite the east gable of the Abbey) where I used to go and buy my airfix kits - it was located just below this photo of Gemmells Dairy. I can't remember its name, but I do remember all the bus stops on the Abbey side of the road and if I remember rightly these were some of the Glasgow buses that came along Canal St and then round by the Abbey before turning right onto Gauze St. I think that would be the Ardrossan bus, and the Gourock and Greenock via Bridge of Weir buses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 55 minutes ago, The Original 59er said: I used to cycle down to the airport and spot planes......................... yes I had an anorak, but in my defence I was probably between 7 and 12 years of age. I once went down at lunch time and sat on the Hillington Industrial Estate side of the runway next to the cemetery and an USAF Starfighter came in and landed, it was gob-smacking to say the least. It was known as the 'flying coffin' as it basically was a rocket with short stubby wings. Anyway it re-fuelled and took off - the noise was off the planet. I also saw a RAF Lightning land and take off at Renfrew - the take off was out of this world - straight along the runway then vertically straight up until it went through the clouds - it was unbelievable given the normal aircraft movements were Dakotas, Viscounts and Vanguards of British European Airways. I was a wee happy bunny that day! I had buddies who worked on the 104 (Starfighter) when SAL had the contact with RCAF to carry out modifications on them . They refered to it as the widowmaker on account of the losses but the only ever lost one leaving Prestwick and that unfortunate managed to crash into Ailsa Craig. I have seen the Lightening do the take off you mention and it wasn't unusual for them to melt the runway with those two Avons on reheat. . The Vanguard was very comfortable to fly in . .once you got used to the vibration. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Original 59er Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 11:21 AM, The Original 59er said: When High Streets were High Streets and shopping was shopping! I never realised Burton had a shop up the High St, I always thought they had been at Burton's Corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 4:16 PM, insaintee said: Swimming baths and cattle market across street I remember the soup machine in the swimming baths entrance, which always burnt your tongue when you tried to take the first gulp on a cold day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 I remember the soup machine in the swimming baths entrance, which always burnt your tongue when you tried to take the first gulp on a cold day!Instead of taking direct from the machine like you say, you should have used a cup like the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smcc Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 5:32 PM, The Original 59er said: There was a toy shop down towards the bottom of Cotton St (opposite the east gable of the Abbey) where I used to go and buy my airfix kits - it was located just below this photo of Gemmells Dairy. I can't remember its name, but I do remember all the bus stops on the Abbey side of the road and if I remember rightly these were some of the Glasgow buses that came along Canal St and then round by the Abbey before turning right onto Gauze St. I think that would be the Ardrossan bus, and the Gourock and Greenock via Bridge of Weir buses! I used to travel to and from school on the Largs/West Kilbride/Seamill buses which came along Broomlands/Wellmeadow/ High Street on the way to Glasgow and Cotton Street/ Bridge Street/George Street on the way to the Ayrshire coast. As I recall, the Adrossan and Greenock/Gourock buses followed the same route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 5:32 PM, The Original 59er said: There was a toy shop down towards the bottom of Cotton St (opposite the east gable of the Abbey) where I used to go and buy my airfix kits - it was located just below this photo of Gemmells Dairy. I can't remember its name, but I do remember all the bus stops on the Abbey side of the road and if I remember rightly these were some of the Glasgow buses that came along Canal St and then round by the Abbey before turning right onto Gauze St. I think that would be the Ardrossan bus, and the Gourock and Greenock via Bridge of Weir buses! Believe it or not, but I think it was called, "Glasgow's", if my memory services me right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, pod said: Believe it or not, but I think it was called, "Glasgow's", if my memory services me right There was a Harry Glasgow had a shop up next to the Wishing Well.He rented and repaired TVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original 59er Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 12 hours ago, pod said: Believe it or not, but I think it was called, "Glasgow's", if my memory services me right 'Glasgow's' doesn't ring an immediate bell, but you might be right. I had a fleeting thought it might have been called Dunlop's, but that too was just a random name that went through my old computer that is called my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 29 minutes ago, mcd54 said: Borrheid Aye, but I dinnae know when. I can see the rear of my old house and the Arthurlie Inns. Railway is long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBud Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, shull said: Aye, but I dinnae know when. I can see the rear of my old house and the Arthurlie Inns. Railway is long gone. That was once upon a time my local, we had the house/flat above what used to be the ice cream makers on the Main Street just out of picture on the right hand side!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcd54 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, shull said: Aye, but I dinnae know when. I can see the rear of my old house and the Arthurlie Inns. Railway is long gone. 1950 according to the excellent Britain from above website! Here`s another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Bored so I thought I'd try to sort out my vinyl and found this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, cockles1987 said: 5 minutes ago, shull said: Saints shop just out of picture. Fond memories going in there to buy Programmes and getting served by legend , Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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