graygo Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: I taught at Dalkeith High....... If most of the pupils I had the honour of meeting achieved predominantly burger flipping jobs post school that would be a massive achievement for them. Obviously never taught me because I'm clever as feck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, graygo said: Obviously never taught me because I'm clever as feck. You on fries? Or do you have a headset? If so.....well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav1e Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Plenty of nice photos places to live in Dalkeith and the surrounding areas, where are you in New Zealand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, graygo said: Obviously never taught me because I'm clever as feck. Might have taught me, I'm thick as utter **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gentleman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:57, Dino Velvet said: You want to move from new Zealand to dalkeith? Are you ****ing mad? You've obviously never lived in Wellington. Windiest city I've ever experienced (as in gale force, not bracing breezes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Smithee said: Might have taught me, I'm thick as utter **** I think the fact that he thinks the ones he taught are flipping burgers says more about him than the pupils is lost on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I once went out with a bursd from Mayfield. Met her in Valentino's at Tollcross and went out with her once. I won't go into the gory details, suffice to say a bus shelter and an impersonation of Herb Alpert was primarily the agenda. It was a long time ago but some things you can never forget. She wasn't my type. Valentino’s. Brings back memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I once went out with a bursd from Mayfield. Met her in Valentino's at Tollcross and went out with her once. I won't go into the gory details, suffice to say a bus shelter and an impersonation of Herb Alpert was primarily the agenda. It was a long time ago but some things you can never forget. She wasn't my type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On Friday, February 08, 2019 at 22:05, Der Kaiser said: I taught at Dalkeith High....... If most of the pupils I had the honour of meeting achieved predominantly burger flipping jobs post school that would be a massive achievement for them. Think that says more about the teacher than the pupils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 20 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I once went out with a bursd from Mayfield. Met her in Valentino's at Tollcross and went out with her once. I won't go into the gory details, suffice to say a bus shelter and an impersonation of Herb Alpert was primarily the agenda. It was a long time ago but some things you can never forget. She wasn't my type. I'm not surprised if she had a clarinet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 If it was me, I'd choose South Queensferry over Midlothian if you can afford it. A nice, historic town, good pubs and restaurants and easy access to Edinburgh on the train. Even the buses are a bit better now. Close to the airport, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: Think that says more about the teacher than the pupils? Fair point..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunx747 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, Darren said: If it was me, I'd choose South Queensferry over Midlothian if you can afford it. A nice, historic town, good pubs and restaurants and easy access to Edinburgh on the train. Even the buses are a bit better now. Close to the airport, too. Yes - I would agree with this statement. I'm a Dalkeith laddie but moved to the Ferry 25 years ago - wouldn't dream of ever going back there. Ferry has a great community spirit - Dalkeith has spiralled into a terrible place with all the jakeballs in the area now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Are we seeing this housing growth in Hearts or Hibs areas of the city? Is there a clear demarcation line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Are we seeing this housing growth in Hearts or Hibs areas of the city? Is there a clear demarcation line? Plans for future developments seem to be more focused on the west of the town, so would imagine more Hearts-biased: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Craig_ said: Plans for future developments seem to be more focused on the west of the town, so would imagine more Hearts-biased: That seems to only cover the Edinburgh Council area though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Just now, davemclaren said: That seems to only cover the Edinburgh Council area though. Think it's a bit out of data as well - doesn't have the new bridge or new M90 link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 52 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Are we seeing this housing growth in Hearts or Hibs areas of the city? Is there a clear demarcation line? Social housing is always kept to the minimum required by the council, which I guess answers your question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Here's the map again, straight from the horse's (well, Edinburgh Council's) mouth (http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/9065/edinburgh_local_development_plan) : Bit Leith-y for my liking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, dunx747 said: Yes - I would agree with this statement. I'm a Dalkeith laddie but moved to the Ferry 25 years ago - wouldn't dream of ever going back there. Ferry has a great community spirit - Dalkeith has spiralled into a terrible place with all the jakeballs in the area now. I don't think that's entirely fair. Especially seeing as you've said you've been out of the place for twenty odd years With the exception of woodburn (which admitadly is a dump) the rest of the areas around dalkeith are improving. Or at the very least values are going up as Edinburgh outskirts creeps ever closer. Edited February 11, 2019 by Alan_R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 As an aside I was through in east Ayrshire today. Driving through some of the wee town's was an eye opener. One in particular ,unsure of name but passed a store called something like newmills convenience? Almost the whole "main Street" was boarded up. Made Midlothian seem like paradise. Absolute dive of a place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alan_R said: I don't think that's entirely fair. Especially seeing as you've said you've been out of the place for twenty odd years With the exception of woodburn (which admitadly is a dump) the rest of the areas around dalkeith are improving. Or at the very least values are going up as Edinburgh outskirts creeps ever closer. I'd back that up. Dalkeith (and surrounding area) has improved loads since the 90s. Edited February 11, 2019 by Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunx747 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Alan_R said: I don't think that's entirely fair. Especially seeing as you've said you've been out of the place for twenty odd years With the exception of woodburn (which admitadly is a dump) the rest of the areas around dalkeith are improving. Or at the very least values are going up as Edinburgh outskirts creeps ever closer. Not at all - I'm out there every other week as I still have very close ties with the town. But when you have multiple incidents of drug related arrests and a few muggings right on your old dears doorstep it kinda tempers your view. And I am talking about pure Dalkeith town centre - not Woodburn - that's really some place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 22:05, Der Kaiser said: I taught at Dalkeith High....... If most of the pupils I had the honour of meeting achieved predominantly burger flipping jobs post school that would be a massive achievement for them. What years did you teach at Dalkeith High? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 hours ago, iantjambo said: What years did you teach at Dalkeith High? He was my first year teacher from 93-96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Fun Boaby said: He was my first year teacher from 93-96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Fun Boaby said: He was my first year teacher from 93-96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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