maccaboy Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Re the original post, long time since I've fished in the Clyde but always used to do okay at the old Gamble Steps part of Gourock pier; also down by the Western Ferries jetty. Mainly mackerel, some pollack, the occasional cod (that last would probably be VERY occasional now). "Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_McB Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Barnhill St just off Bawhirley Road. So it is still there Ronnie can't still be alive surely? He must be about 120 if he is. My thoughts exactly, though 90 might be closer to the mark. "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their consciences."The goal of Socialism is Communism- Lenin Je ne suis pas Marxiste : K Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbellaton Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 So it is still there My thoughts exactly, though 90 might be closer to the mark. Dunno, left town 16 years ago. I reckon Ronnie and Luchanna? will be late 70's early 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dublin End Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ronnie's used to be a good chippie but it's been rubbish for at least 20 years. This is because of the following, the decline in the customer base as many houses have been demolishesd in Barnhill Street, Belville Avenue, Garvald Street, Belville High flats etc; Ronnie opened up to me about 15 years ago, he actually cried telling me that he doesnt mind when people like me come in drunk and have a bit of banter but that the neds are really aggressive and threatening and he just couldnt take it any more. I fully understood where he was coming from, there was a really nasty young crowd of youths from the Belville Street area about 15 years back. Don't get me wrong, the decline in the chippy was apparent before Ronnie and Lichhanna handed over the reigns to their son-in-law and offspring, but, now that R&L have more or less gone then it's far cry from what it once was. People used to come from miles for Ronnie's chips; the queue was regulalry outside the door have spirarled the whole way round the interior. I went in about 5 years ago and Lichanna said to me ''are you the boy I think you are'' . I was. I rememeber being sent up to Ronnies on my own as a four year old with a note. Sometimes they wouldnt see me over the counter and I'd need to rely on the person behind me being a responsible caring adult who'd come to my rescue saying ''that wee guys next''; this didnt always happen, much to my anguish. When I was a wee guy too I used to be a pyromaniac. I remember buying a book of matches off Ronnie and being adamant ''yes they are my Dad'', Ronnie came out the back 2 minutes after I bought them and caught me lighting a fire. I was terrified for ages incase he told my parents next time they were in his shop, I dont know if he did. I wouldnt buy chips from there now, sadly, this is no relection on the now main propertiors, as I say, it'd gone downhill even when Ronnie was the main banana. I feel sorry for him and Lichanna, nice people. As for fishing itself, not for me, I don't have the patience for that; or golf. I don't eat many fish-suppers now; my body is a temple, I buy a lot of fish though, from Morrison's , really good fish counter in there replenished with fresh fish every day; much better than Tesco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upaclose Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ronnie's used to be a good chippie but it's been rubbish for at least 20 years. This is because of the following, the decline in the customer base as many houses have been demolishesd in Barnhill Street, Belville Avenue, Garvald Street, Belville High flats etc; Ronnie opened up to me about 15 years ago, he actually cried telling me that he doesnt mind when people like me come in drunk and have a bit of banter but that the neds are really aggressive and threatening and he just couldnt take it any more. I fully understood where he was coming from, there was a really nasty young crowd of youths from the Belville Street area about 15 years back. Don't get me wrong, the decline in the chippy was apparent before Ronnie and Lichhanna handed over the reigns to their son-in-law and offspring, but, now that R&L have more or less gone then it's far cry from what it once was. People used to come from miles for Ronnie's chips; the queue was regulalry outside the door have spirarled the whole way round the interior. I went in about 5 years ago and Lichanna said to me ''are you the boy I think you are'' . I was. I rememeber being sent up to Ronnies on my own as a four year old with a note. Sometimes they wouldnt see me over the counter and I'd need to rely on the person behind me being a responsible caring adult who'd come to my rescue saying ''that wee guys next''; this didnt always happen, much to my anguish. When I was a wee guy too I used to be a pyromaniac. I remember buying a book of matches off Ronnie and being adamant ''yes they are my Dad'', Ronnie came out the back 2 minutes after I bought them and caught me lighting a fire. I was terrified for ages incase he told my parents next time they were in his shop, I dont know if he did. I wouldnt buy chips from there now, sadly, this is no relection on the now main propertiors, as I say, it'd gone downhill even when Ronnie was the main banana. I feel sorry for him and Lichanna, nice people. As for fishing itself, not for me, I don't have the patience for that; or golf. I don't eat many fish-suppers now; my body is a temple, I buy a lot of fish though, from Morrison's , really good fish counter in there replenished with fresh fish every day; much better than Tesco. I read this out loud in a Geordie accent and pretended I was in a Hovis advert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaboy Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I read this out loud in a Geordie accent and pretended I was in a Hovis advert. I'm gonna have that bloody tune in my head all day now....... "Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dublin End Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 terrible this http://www.inverclydenow.com/index.php/new...h-and-chip-shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayos Noun Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 ps. Ronnie and Luciana were on holiday and only came back tonight. Whilst away their house was broken into. Absolute joke of a place. Scumbags. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayos Noun Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sadly Ronnie passed away a few days ago and just back from his funeral about 15 minutes ago. Great turnout for a lovely man. Ronnie and Luciana were married almost 60 years and owners the chip shop over 50 years before passing onto relatives. RIP Ronnie. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawheid Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 RIP eat drink and be merry for tommorrow you may be radioiactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cet Homme Charmant Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sadly Ronnie passed away a few days ago and just back from his funeral about 15 minutes ago. Great turnout for a lovely man. Ronnie and Luciana were married almost 60 years and owners the chip shop over 50 years before passing onto relatives. RIP Ronnie. Really sorry to hear that, was brought up just round the corner from Ronnie's. As you say, he was a really nice old bloke, fond memories of both him and Luciana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie McArthur Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Really sorry to hear that, was brought up just round the corner from Ronnie's. As you say, he was a really nice old bloke, fond memories of both him and Luciana. Same here. That's a shame. MARTY OUT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonInDublin Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Sorry to hear of his death - it wasn't a chip shop I used frequently but anytime I was in I always enjoyed the experience - and the fish ! On a separate but related note - one of the few things I miss about Scotland is the chip shop style battered fish. Irish fish shops, a bit like their English counterparts have this puffy and floury batter - and it's just not the same. Does anyone know how the Scottish chippies make their batter so its softer, tastier and less puffy. Never managed to crack the secret. Two Uniteds but the soul is one, as the Busby Babes carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Sheba Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 You need to use sparkling water in it or beer if your feeling adventurous. Isn't it a lovely day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbellaton Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Sorry to hear this sad news. Lived round the corner and had many a supper, quarter and bottle from them. Always good for a chat when they were quiet. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 You need to use sparkling water in it or beer if your feeling adventurous. I'm pretty sure that sparkling water actually makes it crunchier and more brittle and delicate. Anyway, softer batter is generally a thicker mixture when it's raw. I'd also recommend warm water for mixing it, not cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Sheba Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I prefer a lighter, crispier batter. Nothing worse than the soggy claggy stuff Isn't it a lovely day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etta crouTON Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I prefer a lighter, crispier batter. Nothing worse than the soggy claggy stuff ALDO'S SPECIAL FISH SUPPER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Sheba Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm gluten free these days....and Aldo's has been shut for years. Isn't it a lovely day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etta crouTON Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm gluten free these days....and Aldo's has been shut for years. Ah the mammaries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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