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TijuanaTim

TijuanaTim

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Okay, so this maybe a little lighter than some stuff of late, but I have a question for all.

 

I have a Saints coffee mug...one of the good ones from the old 'Dell' shop. I got it in 1994.

 

Three weeks or so before the end of the season...almost exactly 'admin-day' I dopped it and the handle broke into four large parts. I can clearly afford a new one, but I have used it everyday at my business for 15 years, so do I use some ceramic cement and fix it?

 

The reason I ask is, maybe it's kind of symbolic being broken?? Should I not repair it until our beloved Saints are repaired? Should I replace it to symbolize a fresh start? Or as first asked, should I repair the cup as our club is being put back together?

 

Or maybe should I just not think about all things 'Saints' too much?

Big_Bald_Si

Big_Bald_Si

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Okay, so this maybe a little lighter than some stuff of late, but I have a question for all.

 

I have a Saints coffee mug...one of the good ones from the old 'Dell' shop. I got it in 1994.

 

Three weeks or so before the end of the season...almost exactly 'admin-day' I dopped it and the handle broke into four large parts. I can clearly afford a new one, but I have used it everyday at my business for 15 years, so do I use some ceramic cement and fix it?

 

The reason I ask is, maybe it's kind of symbolic being broken?? Should I not repair it until our beloved Saints are repaired? Should I replace it to symbolize a fresh start? Or as first asked, should I repair the cup as our club is being put back together?

 

Or maybe should I just not think about all things 'Saints' too much?

Maybe its been a long day, and you need to get some sleep.

 

2 of the blue packet Nitol should do you some good ;)

Victor

Victor

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Repair it, because:

 

1. I'm superstitious too.

 

2. If you've been using it for 15 years and it still looks good, you'll never be able to get

another of that quality. The red on the current transfer one goes orange in a year or

two.

 

Also, the top half of the picture of my CMFG one that I used at work disappeared

completely, like Chris's hair - spooky, so you could be right about the symbolism.

ottery st mary

ottery st mary

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I can clearly detect that you have broken your dinner set and therefore looking for the sympathy vote, with fellow posters sending you out many mugs. Either that or you are about to present many prizes at an end of season prizegiving and seek Saints mugs as

star prizes...I will send out two in the post. One for you and one for Ron..At least you will have two cups when he visits you. Hope he is recovering well from his last op.

 

COYRs

Yate Saint

Yate Saint

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I reckon you should repair it but wait until all the takeover is confirmed and when we know who the mystery man is. While repairing it you will have a large grin on your face and you will know that your mugs repair will represent the repair of a once great football club.

TijuanaTim

TijuanaTim

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Repair it, because:

 

1. I'm superstitious too.

 

2. If you've been using it for 15 years and it still looks good, you'll never be able to get

another of that quality. The red on the current transfer one goes orange in a year or

two.

 

Also, the top half of the picture of my CMFG one that I used at work disappeared

completely, like Chris's hair - spooky, so you could be right about the symbolism.

 

So true FFS

TijuanaTim

TijuanaTim

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I can clearly detect that you have broken your dinner set and therefore looking for the sympathy vote, with fellow posters sending you out many mugs. Either that or you are about to present many prizes at an end of season prizegiving and seek Saints mugs as

star prizes...I will send out two in the post. One for you and one for Ron..At least you will have two cups when he visits you. Hope he is recovering well from his last op.

 

COYRs

 

Thanks mate....Ron's wife is doing much but, I am a little concerned about Ron though...not making as much progress at this stage as he should??

 

also Yate-Mate, very good sentiment!!

Polaroid Saint

Polaroid Saint

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You're not having mine. I dropped it the other day and had one of those heart in mouth moments before it decided to bounce, thankfully and magically, like some sort of fabled Indian rubber glass, up off the kitchen tiles.

 

I too took this bounce as symbolic of our current situation...

 

...bloody superstitious bunch football fans; and especially so at Saints n all.

eelpie

eelpie

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Okay, so this maybe a little lighter than some stuff of late, but I have a question for all.

 

I have a Saints coffee mug...one of the good ones from the old 'Dell' shop. I got it in 1994.

 

Three weeks or so before the end of the season...almost exactly 'admin-day' I dopped it and the handle broke into four large parts. I can clearly afford a new one, but I have used it everyday at my business for 15 years, so do I use some ceramic cement and fix it?

 

The reason I ask is, maybe it's kind of symbolic being broken?? Should I not repair it until our beloved Saints are repaired? Should I replace it to symbolize a fresh start? Or as first asked, should I repair the cup as our club is being put back together?

 

Or maybe should I just not think about all things 'Saints' too much?

 

About a year ago there used to be a ceramics repair artist who had a studio in one of the antiques shops in the old Northam Road between the King Alfred and St Mary Street. I used to pass it every match day. Probably been emptied or pulled down now, but worth asking around in one of the remaining shops. Alternatively try your local version of Yellow Pages under China (ceramics) and Glass Repairs.

 

West Dean College in Sussex does train ceramics repair craftspeople. They have a list of student and graduate trainees including international graduates.

http://www.westdean.org.uk/college/index.html

 

I have used ceramics cement, but my attempts at repaired handles used to soften and wobble when warm which was hilarious (for others).

um pahars

um pahars

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Okay, so this maybe a little lighter than some stuff of late, but I have a question for all.

 

I have a Saints coffee mug...one of the good ones from the old 'Dell' shop. I got it in 1994.

 

Three weeks or so before the end of the season...almost exactly 'admin-day' I dopped it and the handle broke into four large parts. I can clearly afford a new one, but I have used it everyday at my business for 15 years, so do I use some ceramic cement and fix it?

 

The reason I ask is, maybe it's kind of symbolic being broken?? Should I not repair it until our beloved Saints are repaired? Should I replace it to symbolize a fresh start? Or as first asked, should I repair the cup as our club is being put back together?

 

Or maybe should I just not think about all things 'Saints' too much?

 

Cheapskate!!!!!!!!!!

 

Buy a new one, if not I'm shipping one over.

 

Then again, given it's almost 15 years old I reckon it's older than some of the buildings over your way:D

Saint Bones

Saint Bones

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Repair it - or retire it to a ornament :)

 

That same mug is one of the reasons I started supporting Saints as it was given to us after a season of (Soccer ). I had to findout who these Southampton lads were...

 

If it makes you feel any better my handles has cracekd and broken too - its now on my Saints shrine :)

derry

derry

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Tim, if it means that much to you, you can get it restored to perfect, It isn't expensive in real terms, don't mess it up with glue. I have sent you a pm.

fareham saint phil

fareham saint phil

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Repair it, then mount the bloody thing on a plinth and worship it everyday from now, in the meantime buy a new one plenty to choose from, sure the MLT testimonial ones should be restocked by now and flying off the shelf

hamster

hamster

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You vvankers - I am even more confused what to do with it now, at least I am laughing FFS

 

Seriously Tim, bin it.

 

Do you realise how many nasty organisms lie within the cracked or chipped cup or mug?

TijuanaTim

TijuanaTim

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Seriously Tim, bin it.

 

Do you realise how many nasty organisms lie within the cracked or chipped cup or mug?

 

 

I'm no germophobe mate, us Saints fans have stronger constitutions FFS ;-) ...Fareham has an idea, worship it...maybe a bit extreme, but I like the train of thought.

 

The coffee mug was used this morning I have to admit, maybe it's in 'administration' or having a stay of execution FFS

Steel City Saint

Steel City Saint

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Wow, are we having an oldest mug competition?

 

I've got one upstairs (just checked) which dates back to the 80s. It has a great big crack in it (has done for years) so no hot drinks anymore but happy with cold water for washing paint brushes in!

 

Don't fix the mug, uses it with the broken handles like a real man!

um pahars

um pahars

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Wow, are we having an oldest mug competition?

 

I've got one upstairs (just checked) which dates back to the 80s. It has a great big crack in it (has done for years) so no hot drinks anymore but happy with cold water for washing paint brushes in!

 

Got one of the 1976 FA Cup Final ones.

 

As a cheapskate I bought up the fayre the following August along wth loads of other bits and pieces (including that clasy mirror!!!!) for half price.

um pahars

um pahars

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August '76 FFS?

 

I also got the Bay City Rollers Board game and some six buttoned high waisters as well from the stall which was the forerunner of Gill Bros.

 

Still got th 1976 Silk Scarf bought back in May though, that's all my pocket money would stretch to LOL.

Give it to Ron

Give it to Ron

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I also got the Bay City Rollers Board game and some six buttoned high waisters as well from the stall which was the forerunner of Gill Bros.

 

Still got th 1976 Silk Scarf bought back in May though, that's all my pocket money would stretch to LOL.

 

With patch pockets? trevira style?

I liked Sydneys in St Marys Rd but a bit more expensive or Phillips in East St.

 

Sorry not Saints related.

yorkie

yorkie

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Crickey '76 memorabilia - I've still got a 1-pint mug with crest and FA Cup Winners on...I quickly moved on to proper glasses - any mug can use a handle!

 

Not seen much use - open to offers!

um pahars

um pahars

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With patch pockets? trevira style?

I liked Sydneys in St Marys Rd but a bit more expensive or Phillips in East St.

 

Sorry not Saints related.

 

LOL at Phillips.

 

It took them a while to notice that people were only using the last changing room as that led straight to their window display where it was help yourself time!!!!!!

 

And going back to Gill Bros I'm sure that was they took over the shop from Phillips.

Give it to Ron

Give it to Ron

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LOL at Phillips.

 

It took them a while to notice that people were only using the last changing room as that led straight to their window display where it was help yourself time!!!!!!

 

And going back to Gill Bros I'm sure that was they took over the shop from Phillips.

 

Then there was McQueens up by the coffee shop with Gay Robin and his Elton glasses....

Yep I think you are right about Gill Bros they did so well on Kingsland Market they opened several shops.

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TijuanaTim

TijuanaTim

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So...now do I repair my mug or buy a new one? We are not broken any more, the hurt is over. Our beloved family has recovered from a potentially terminal illness. Rejoice FFS

 

Are Saints mended or is this a fresh start...it's significant in my coffee cup repair or replace process ;-)

chrisobee

chrisobee

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Every Saints mug I've ever had I have broken so I'm not the one to give advice really but I will and say buy a new one you cheap skate (oops sorry to swear!) ;)

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