gjcc Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-police-deal-with-ongoing-incident-at-wester-hailes-flats-1-4911207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Shite week to be Edinburgh eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Cobbinshaw House isnt in Wester Hailes. Usual exacting standards of EN journalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Just heard it’s safe to cross the bridge of doom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 The plot thickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 minute ago, gjcc said: The plot thickens... Are they looking for Douglas Bader? One for the WWII buffs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I lived in that block with a mate for a few months back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smithee said: I lived in that block with a mate for a few months back in the day. Deepest sympathies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Smithee said: I lived in that block with a mate for a few months back in the day. Did you ever have to tie bedding together to get a quick getaway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Just now, gjcc said: Did you ever have to tie bedding together to get a quick getaway? Rarely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, been here before said: Are they looking for Douglas Bader? One for the WWII buffs there. Looks like somebody's legged it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Ray Gin said: Deepest sympathies Smashing big flats, great for commuting into the centre, I enjoyed my time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: Just heard it’s safe to cross the bridge of doom. Easy for you to say when he’s in New York. @Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) My old stomping ground the Calders. A few of the family stayed in Cobbinshaw many many moons ago. It was also the scene of the raid on the Irish faction that caused bother some years ago. Just for your info. ? And as a passionate Calderonian, it’s not f^^^in Wester Hailes!?? Edited April 18, 2019 by Debut 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Morgan said: Easy for you to say when he’s in New York. @Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: My old stomping ground the Calders. A few of the family stayed in Cobbinshaw many many moons ago. It was also the scene of the raid on the Irish faction that caused bother some years ago. Just for your info. ? And as a passionate Calderonian, it’s not f^^^in Wester Hailes!?? That’s just what the news have said. Sorry though. Change the title to “Sighthill” please mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, gjcc said: That’s just what the news have said. Sorry though. Change the title to “Sighthill” please mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Rumour do the rounds is the boy was having his door kicked in by “local debt collectors” and needed to make a quick getaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I hope you’re all happy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Matthew Le Tissier said: Rumour do the rounds is the boy was having his door kicked in by “local debt collectors” and needed to make a quick getaway Probably a fairly common occurrence in Upper Hailes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, gjcc said: That’s just what the news have said. Sorry though. Change the title to “Sighthill” please mods. Lol, it’s not a problem bud. Just jesting. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I agree the Calders isn't Wester Hailes But part of it is in the Pentlands ward under which the only near sub-area is Wester Hailes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Easy for you to say when he’s in New York. @Bridge of Djoum Just think without sadly deceased Brad (I mean that sincerely btw) he’d be called Bridge roond back of Easter road. Or nearly anyway... No quote same ring to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, been here before said: Are they looking for Douglas Bader? One for the WWII buffs there. This story has legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Smithee said: I lived in that block with a mate for a few months back in the day. ''Mate'', aye? Rough trade type post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: Just think without sadly deceased Brad (I mean that sincerely btw) he’d be called Bridge roond back of Easter road. Or nearly anyway... No quote same ring to it? I still have a flat on ER. I'll have to think of yet another witty name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Easy for you to say when he’s in New York. @Bridge of Djoum Never safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Matthew Le Tissier said: Rumour do the rounds is the boy was having his door kicked in by “local debt collectors” and needed to make a quick getaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Those Wester Hailes loan sharks sound an eager bunch. You certainly wouldn't want to default twice. Well maybe if you liked that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Kudos to the mod/admin who did the title change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Those Wester Hailes loan sharks sound an eager bunch. You certainly wouldn't want to default twice. Well maybe if you liked that sort of thing. Sighthill ones are worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Sighthill ones are worse. I'll have to take your word for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Just now, Lemongrab said: I'll have to take your word for that. And then there's Leith/Lochend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, redjambo said: Kudos to the mod/admin who did the title change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, redjambo said: Kudos to the mod/admin who did the title change. Oh God, dont' praise them too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Oh God, dont' praise them too much. Some would say don’t praise them at all ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 God, Colinton's gone downhill these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Just saw online that the chap has died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 RIP Wester Hailes dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Helzibob said: Just saw online that the chap has died. FFS, that’s just awful. Hope they can find the ones who were hounding him. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gjcc Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: At least they’ve made some progress. I imagine the residents of Wester Sighthill will sleep more soundly tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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