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Hi David. Many thanks for that. I was born and raised in Banbridge and I too recognize 90% of these Ulster/Scots words. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

@TomMcClean Hi Tom It's great to hear these old but often used words. Being a Ballymena man myself but working not far from Ballycastle, you often hear the Ulstet / Scots words being used, especially in the out laying villages. Wonderful to hear and always brings a smile . Many thanks for reminding folk of these treasured but not forgotten words of our great heritage.

Many thanks David for your encouraging words!

Hi Aunsy. We use it all the time in the winter. Used properly it keeps the mold away. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Hi Sottish Lassie. I hope you had a grand time. Yes we too enjoyed our wee stay. We used the tunnel to get to the magnificent gardens and outside bar/restaurant area. Carrickdale is a very popular stopping off point for coaches. We used to go over to Scotland quite often. We still have 2 nieces and nephew living near Edinburgh. We toured round the Scottish borders region and I did a lot of UA-cam videos on it. Fabulous towns and villages. The car ferry prices have really gone up though. Maybe we should do a coach tour! Many thanks for your encouragement. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Here is a longer different version. Most Americans have little idea about this. I should do an Australian video of how Australia was influenced by the Ulster Scots. How Ulster Men Helped Make America Ulster Scots Agency Belfast ua-cam.com/video/5CWkxji61hg/v-deo.html

Hi Keith. Some of the words have been lost or changed over the centuries and over huge distances. It's fair to say that their usage would be more prevalent in eastern parts of the United states for that's where most Scots Irish landed and settled. Doing fine but just a little more tired and sore but ok thanks.

Wow James. That's fascinating. It is still around and being actively promoted by the Ulster Scots Agency here. Inside the Ulster Scots Agency Corn Exchange Belfast ua-cam.com/video/xgc1RmkOYNc/v-deo.html

@@TomMcClean thanks Tom. My sister in Melbourne & I quite often remind one another words & terminologies that dad used to say. Sometimes we have a good laugh when reminded of something long forgotten. Also I have no trouble watching Scottish tv shows. Most of it is so easily understood. My “faither’s” influence I believe! Jim.

It's so good to have happy memories of childhood days James.

@@TomMcClean It sure is, Tom.

Hi KJ. It isn't easy tracking long gone ancestors. Talk to all the still living elderly relatives. Check out old family photograph albums. Check out the 1911 census here to see who is named on it as living in the same hose. Go to Dromore and find the cemetery or the church she might have attended. They should have a register of deaths births and marriages that you could ask to look at. Go down to PRONI and ask for help and advice. ( Northern Ireland Public Record Office. ) Were any of your male relatives in the forces in WW1 ? They have extensive records.

Oh yes KJ. Shackin' is widely used around Belfast. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Yes Robert it isn't list and it should be. I used to hear these two all the time when I was growing up. My father in law from Co Antrim used these all the time too.

Wow us Ulster/Scots have got just about everywhere! lol

Wow Greg. When I look closely at google map I recognize a lot of US and Canadian place names come from round Belfast too. lol

Those were two words that popped out at me too. I'm in Iowa, USA

We would know both words well here Hayley. They are in very common use here. It is likely Ulster or Scottish settlers brought them over to you centuries ago.

Right Greg. You know them too! lol

I'm smiling Chris. Blimey is right! We see little else but grey skies. It was blowing a gale on Thursday too.

Hi TWH. Many thanks for that information. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Hi Greg. You would love this place and love meeting Raymond. He is a walking petroliana encyclopedia. Part 1 was the first of five videos i put up about this museum. We talked and filmed for 2+ hours. until my camera battery ran out! lol The trouble is when Raymond dies the collection will probably be broken up and sold on to al over the UK. It will be gone. But that is life. At least I have a reasonable record made. Raymond recognized the Hawkeye cap too! I was stopped in the street in Athens and at every port our cruise ship docked down the eastern Mediterranean. It created such an interest and friendly chats! lol As an aging 70 year old I need this super hat to make people stop and look twice at me! lol For a few memories check out Part 4 Largest UK Petrol Pump Globe Collection Motoring Memories Museum Ballygowan Co Down ua-cam.com/video/aCRvAiELA4w/v-deo.html

@@TomMcClean I will, Tom. And I’ll definitely watch more of this series. Really good stuff!! I wonder if I will be recognized as I wear my Hawkeye hat around Poland? You read that right. I’m going to Poland. I met a wonderful (she’s a nurse!) young, beautiful yet humble woman from Ukraine. We have been corresponding since April and now video chat regularly, or at least when we are both awake at the same time and when she has power and internet and I’m not working. She was going to come here last month but it didn’t work out, so I will be going to Krakow soon. I’ll be sure to give a wave as I fly over! Sorry I’m not able to stop by. I think this gal is going to come be a Hawkeye, Tom. She would be here today if she could be. She is lovely and for whatever reason, thinks I’m pretty cool. She loves Lulu too.

Wow Greg! I wish you both every happiness. You take care now! Wear that Hawkeye with pride! You remember to wave now! I'll be out on the pram walk! God bless you both from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Chris has done a grand job Mike.

And thanks you for your encouraging words!

Thanks Robert. I was delighted Raymond allowed me to video and do the long interview! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Thank you for your great video😮 I’ve found the other three parts What a great place😊😊😊

Great stuff1 Many thanks!

Hey Chris many many thanks for that. I heard about this museum years ag but had no connection via telephone. It's not listed anywhere but Raymond is widely known in motoring circles and those are the guys who come in groups to check the collection out. A while back he had 20 De Loleans visit with their drivers. He has had the Antique Roadshow visit too. Obviously I didn't know about that. I'll try and keep in touch with him. Who knows what else he may come up with!!!

Disney Land is a great comparison. i called it an Aladdin's Cave! lol

I could hardly keep up with him Chris!

Yes David. It is remarkable what Raymond has quietly collected over the decades. The sad thing is that when he dies then the stories will all be lost. The collection is likely to be broken up and distributed to who knows where. My wee series of videos do go some way to capturing it for others in later years to see and hear it. I was really delighted to get this footage and to meet and interview Raymond.

Many thanks for your encouraging support Mike! I've known about and wanted to get to see this marvelous museum for such a long time. But I didn't have a contact number.

Hey BB. Many thanks for this. I am very grateful to be still here for my wife children and grand children. So many, through no fault of their own, don't get this chance. Best wishes from the Belfast Hills.

Wow! Amazing SSD!

So could I Mike. Many thanks.

Good show Angela. Don't go alone or after dark though.

@@TomMcClean oh know will he during the day. Unfortunately some nasty people out there at night.

Thanks GC. I had to make 5 videos in all. there was so much footage. I didn't want to leave anything out.

Right James.

I would imagine that most places like this were nasty and dickensian.

More to come Mike. lol

Hi Jacqui. Thanks for that. This is number 3 in a 5 part series. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills of Northern Ireland.

Yes James, I was surprised at that when I first heard some years ago. Here's a few Ballygowan videos you might like then. ua-cam.com/video/LrQ5GPRdE90/v-deo.html Time is Short Orphanage History Ballygowan Co Down ua-cam.com/video/n42m13YwDlc/v-deo.html A Walk Round Ballygowan Co Down

Many thanks Chris. It is totally remarkable what Raymond has collected over the decades. The trouble is that he has all the knowledge about each item in his head. When he dies the whole collection will probably be broken up and sold on. It is likely much of it will be sold across the sea and lost to Ireland north or south. I have another 2 videos to go. I eventually ran out of battery life! lol Raymond can talk for Ireland north or South! lol

There used to be a bounty on them here too James but all changed now as we are allowed no guns. The criminals can all manage to get guns though!

@@TomMcClean I sometimes see one or two around here where I live. I am virtually on the very edge of town, the last house on my road in fact.

I love seeing a bit of nature on my doorstep James.

@@TomMcClean yes Tom, so do I. We have beautiful birds around here, a colony of wallabies that we see often. Just magic to see wildlife.

Wonderful James! I always carry my camera in case something shows up unexpectedly.

Thanks Shaun. I was trying to get as much in as possible. i'm afraid I moved around far too fast in the third video in particular. The unfortunate thing is that this collection will probably be broken up and sold on when Raymond dies. Much of it will likely end up lost to Belfast as it will go across the water. Raymond remembers everything about each item. all the stories will be lost too when he goes. Video 3 and 4 soon to come. lol

Yes indeed RT. This was a bit of a surprise! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Oh dear, thanks Angela. I often manage to miss so much when I'm videoing. Sorry about that. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

@@TomMcClean it's all good, no harm done. Just thought I'd add it as extra information. I use the Glider regularly. I think it's great that you're doing this. Waves 👋 from Belfast Dunmurry 😊

Hey thanks for that Angela. I'm just an olde having fun on UA-cam trying to inform and brighten up people's lives in round Belfast and beyond. I've 5700 videos up so hopefully there should be something for everyone. If you know anything worth a video in round Dunmurry of Finaghy please be sure to let me know.

@TomMcClean there's a lovely forest park around the corner from me. Called Glenn Forest Park. It has wee characters in it that kids love. There's also a kind of community centre (I think) there are tables outside, I've never been inside. I know they have activities there like ziplining. I keep meaning to check it out myself. It's lovely just for a walk

@@TomMcClean also just subscribed to your channel

Thanks EM. So many landmark buildings gone. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Yes Mike these old AA bikes are hard to come by now. More to come in Part 3! lol

Thanks Shaun. More to come on this part 2 pending!

Hey Chris This is a lifetimes passion and work from Raymond. I know. This collection is worth a huge amount! I've never come across a collection here to match it.

I care nothing for flags of any kind. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Watch out for part 2 of this visit GC!

Ah Goober. I very much hear what you are saying. We are probably too soft. We love seeing the wee ones when so many friends can't, because they live so far away, but it is tough at times. I had next to no good memories of any of my grand parents. It's great to have an input into their lives to help try and mold them for good. Yes our weather is indeed like autumn or even winter. I wouldn't be surprised to be told that the Met people/'experts' are experimenting with it. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

Hi Reg. I thought you might like this wee travel back in time! I've known about this museum for years but I didn't know who to contact. It was only recently that a friend gave me Raymond's number. I was delighted to get doing this video walk round. There is so much history here. Sadly it will probably be sold off in bits to whoever, when he dies. I will doing a part 2 very soon!

@@TomMcClean Another thing that struck me was an expression you used that I haven't heard for years, and it jogged my memory banks to add a rhyme that I learnt as a child. Boys uh boys I found a penny, boys uh boys I picked it up, boys uh boys I bought a bap, boys uh boys it made me fat! Funny how a simple word or phrase can bring back a 65-year childhood memory, Lol.

Yes Reg I wonder where I picked up the boys oh boys phrase. It was very common in round Banbridge when I was growing up. It probably came from that wee ryhme.