Maroon Sailor Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: St Cuthberts bakery and the head office. Fountainbridge. A St Cuthberts funeral/wedding car Daimler limo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Thanks for posting all that, really interesting stuff 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Thanks. You should be a taxi driver. 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: Might try that sometime ? You should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Bottom of Easter road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: THis thread is great. Not on since yesterday and 3 pages to catch up om Is this the roundabout at Straiton - just down from MacDonalds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 19 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: What a great photo - could this be when the fire station museum opened at Lauriston Place? I think it moved to McDonald Road (or vice versa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 46 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You should Ooo get you ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Ooo get you ??? Thought it was a fare point ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Thought it was a fare point ? Touché ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 53 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: What a great photo - could this be when the fire station museum opened at Lauriston Place? I think it moved to McDonald Road (or vice versa). Pawnbrokers shop to the right of the second fire engine. Many years later there was a wee record shop on the right, going down towards Tollcross, called De Ja Vu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Ooo get you ??? 17 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Thought it was a fare point ? 10 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Touché ? Pistols at dawn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: The Bailie pub on the right, heading into Stockbridge. Edited September 11, 2018 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: Pawnbrokers shop to the right of the second fire engine. Many years later there was a wee record shop on the right, going down towards Tollcross, called De Ja Vu. Didnt you just say that? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Didnt you just say that? ? No, I was eating a bar of Old Jamaica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, Morgan said: No, I was eating a bar of Old Jamaica. Morgan. Simply the best chocolate bar in the world ever. Yum yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Morgan said: No, I was eating a bar of Old Jamaica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, John Findlay said: Morgan. Simply the best chocolate bar in the world ever. Yum yum. I suppose it fits that you would like it John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Memory like an elephant, me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Morgan said: The Bailie pub on the right, heading into Stockbridge. And possibly the best baked tattie shop in Edinburgh opposite it. I seem to remember it had a really rubbish name like "play it again spud" or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, Morgan said: I suppose it fits that you would like it John! Aye us Uncle Albert types love it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, John Findlay said: Aye us Uncle Albert types love it.. You do realise that name will stick don’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Tazio said: And possibly the best baked tattie shop in Edinburgh opposite it. I seem to remember it had a really rubbish name like "play it again spud" or something. Turns out it's still open, called Take It Away Spud. Used to love the option of garlic butter instead of normal in your potato. They were simpler times. https://www.zomato.com/edinburgh/take-it-away-spud-stockbridge/menu#tabtop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: And possibly the best baked tattie shop in Edinburgh opposite it. I seem to remember it had a really rubbish name like "play it again spud" or something. Don’t remember that but yes, hell of a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Turns out it's still open, called Take It Away Spud. Used to love the option of garlic butter instead of normal in your potato. They were simpler times. https://www.zomato.com/edinburgh/take-it-away-spud-stockbridge/menu#tabtop Take it away Spud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Morgan said: You do realise that name will stick don’t you? Dont worry. It's what I get called by my laddie's football team coach. Well used to it. During the war........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, John Findlay said: Dont worry. It's what I get called by my laddie's football team coach. Well used to it. During the war........... Shut up you dodgy old git! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Morgan said: Shut up you dodgy old git! Cheeky blighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: THis thread is great. Not on since yesterday and 3 pages to catch up om Is this the roundabout at Straiton - just down from MacDonalds? It is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Is this the roundabout at Straiton - just down from MacDonalds? 18 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It is That bloody roundabout is in total darkness most nights, no idea why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Pistols at dawn? You coming along as my stand-in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You coming along as my stand-in? Aye, sure thing. You must be awfy good looking though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Morgan said: Aye, sure thing. You must be awfy good looking though? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Carl Fredrickson said: What a great photo - could this be when the fire station museum opened at Lauriston Place? I think it moved to McDonald Road (or vice versa). Never knew there was a Billiards Hall. When did that close down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Pistols at dawn? Use you for target practice ? 28 minutes ago, Morgan said: Aye, sure thing. You must be awfy good looking though? Nah he’s not really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Use you for target practice ? Nah he’s not really ? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: That bloody roundabout is in total darkness most nights, no idea why? Try turning your headlights on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 40 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Use you for target practice ? Nah he’s not really ? 36 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: ?? Think I’ll back off right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Pawnbrokers shop to the right of the second fire engine. Many years later there was a wee record shop on the right, going down towards Tollcross, called De Ja Vu. There's still a pawnbrokers there. Corner of Lauriston Place and Lauriston Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Try turning your headlights on ? Don’t be daft, no lights and indicators on a taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Don’t be daft, no lights and indicators on a taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 14/07/2018 at 19:31, ando1504 said: Saunders Street Stockbridge, Saunders Street Fire Station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Torphichen Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 torphichen street and previous st stephens street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I worked in the office building on the left from 1988-1990. Lothian Regional Council department of Education, Long time ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: 44 bus on Lanark Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: There's still a pawnbrokers there. Corner of Lauriston Place and Lauriston Street. Is that Lauriston Street that goes down to the West Port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Poor Tiffany’s/Cinderella’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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