crawshawbooth Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just spent a boozy afternoon in a pub with some people who have turned back up in my town after leaving 40 years ago to live in South Africa then New Zealand and the last ten ..Gold Coast Australia they get the keys to their new house Friday . everyone they meet says "why did you come back here" their stock answer is "why did you never leave" had a frisky friend with them about 38c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 6, 2020 Members Share Posted August 6, 2020 My god I bet they have an annoying accent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 6, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2020 I spent 18 years trying to get out of Horwich Though I'd happily go back now Randomly reminds of when Juninho signed for Boro, was asked in an interview "Why on earth would you swap Sao Paulo for Middlesbrough?" He replied "You've clearly never been to Sau Paulo" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 6, 2020 Members Share Posted August 6, 2020 I’ve been all over the world and seen some incredible places but honestly when I’m on my way home and I see the red light on the mast on winter hill it just makes us happy. I love the place and I’ve never been anywhere and realistically thought I could live here over Bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Its home, always will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I'm same as you Rudy, travelled extensively the past 40 + years for holidays and football (Bolton & England) but I always like coming home to Athy, not the best town in the world but it's home and is a lot better than some of the towns I've been in abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Marc505 said: Its home, always will be. Yep same for me too. When I’m coming down the road it’s always “I’m going home” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Escobarp said: Yep same for me too. When I’m coming down the road it’s always “I’m going home” Love it and loathe it but I wouldn't want to be from anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 6, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 6, 2020 This covid lark really has focused the mind though. Not just our town, cunts all over, but a move to the sticks is ever more appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Awaiting third lot of other half’s mates to move from Bolton in to their new house in Leigh. She should work for the bloody tourist board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Rudy said: I’ve been all over the world and seen some incredible places but honestly when I’m on my way home and I see the red light on the mast on winter hill it just makes us happy. I love the place and I’ve never been anywhere and realistically thought I could live here over Bolton In a similar vein I’m the same with the sea. Couldn’t imagine living away from it. Its like a comfort blanket, it’s always there roaring away no matter what else is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Marc505 said: Love it and loathe it but I wouldn't want to be from anywhere else. Yep I love where I live now and wouldn’t swap but Bolton is home. And I’m proud of that. Always have a sense of pride telling folk where im from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Although I’m only in Wogden there’s no way I would move back to Bolton. Large parts of the town are fkin awful now. Still a proud Bowtoner when folk ask where I’m from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Moved to Salford uni then manc from Bromley Cross when I was 18 for 10 or so years. Moved to Horwich when my lad was nearly 2 and city centre living was off the cards. Told the Mrs it was because we were midway between our parents in BX and Chorley but really it was so I could stumble back from the match without falling asleep on a train! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Heard it’s pretty nice in BX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, gonzo said: Heard it’s pretty nice in BX To nice for the likes of you 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted August 6, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 6, 2020 Even the locals have taken to referring to it as BronX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, gonzo said: Heard it’s pretty nice in BX It's nice. So long as you don't want to get out of the place for anything like working hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, royal white said: To nice for the likes of you 😉 Posh now me mate. Got a proper spice rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 So where do all the posh folk live in Bolton? Always thought Heaton and Lostock are the posher places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embankment Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Blondi said: So where do all the posh folk live in Bolton? Always thought Heaton and Lostock are the posher places. The quaint village of Westhoughton. 2 train stations, 2 craft ale bars, 1 joey holts pub , Charlies Chippy , Balti Taste, Casa Nostra, Mangrove , Hardware Store and an Aldi. Surrounded by countryside walks . And a 25min stroll to BWFC. Oh and Jeep , Myself and Victor live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Diamond have got brand new double deck buses running on the route between Bolton and Leigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, embankment said: The quaint village of Westhoughton. 2 train stations, 2 craft ale bars, 1 joey holts pub , Charlies Chippy , Balti Taste, Casa Nostra, Mangrove , Hardware Store and an Aldi. Surrounded by countryside walks . And a 25min stroll to BWFC. Oh and Jeep , Myself and Victor live there. Doesn't Mike James live on Dobb Brow? Remember playing a round of golf at Westhoughton golf club and someone pointed out his huge mansion in the distance. Edited August 6, 2020 by Blondi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Mr Grey said: Bolton to Astley to Tyldsley to Leigh. Things can only get only get better 😏 Glazebury is the next step up the ladder.😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, leigh white said: Glazebury is the next step up the ladder.😊 As long as it isn't Mee Brow (Flat tops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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