Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Ha! I want old enough to drink when I knew him. We were in scouts together! A flamboyant character! 58th Gorgie Scouts opposite the top of Robertson Ave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Ha! I want old enough to drink when I knew him. We were in scouts together! Double post Edited July 29, 2023 by Toxteth O'Grady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 6 hours ago, Seaside jambo said: Remember my auld man telling me that the 99was invented in portobello Arcarri the ice cream shop was at 99high street my auld man grew up in the 20s but couldn’t tell you if there’s any truth to the story and the shop is long gone The King of Italy had an elite bodyguard consisting of 99 men. So anything elite was called 99s by Italians. So they called the elite ice cream a 99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daktari Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 My folks referred to Edinburgh airport as 'Turnhouse' long after the new terminal opened, and similarly Glasgow was 'Abbotsinch'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 My gran used to call the radio the wireless. She's deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 The hotel building on the Bridges still PT’s to me Rumours Fat Sam’s J and R Allan’s Woolworths at Tollcross The ABC The Wine Glass Grants and Pizzaland below it Mad Hatters Caley Hotel Newington Station The Oratava All names I still use when giving directions Jenners Will always be Jenners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Is Red Hot Pepper Club still going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 47 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: The hotel building on the Bridges still PT’s to me Rumours Fat Sam’s J and R Allan’s Woolworths at Tollcross The ABC The Wine Glass Grants and Pizzaland below it Mad Hatters Caley Hotel Newington Station The Oratava All names I still use when giving directions Jenners Will always be Jenners Mrs Dawnrazor worked at Fat Sam's for about a year in the early 90's, she loved working there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrona della casa Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: My gran used to call the radio the wireless. She's deed. My husband still does and he’s no deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, Padrona della casa said: My husband still does and he’s no deed. Well, it's only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Daktari said: My folks referred to Edinburgh airport as 'Turnhouse' long after the new terminal opened, and similarly Glasgow was 'Abbotsinch'. The departure board in Faro last week referred to "Edinburgh Turnhouse". First time I'd seen that in decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Daktari said: My folks referred to Edinburgh airport as 'Turnhouse' long after the new terminal opened, and similarly Glasgow was 'Abbotsinch'. 2 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: My gran used to call the radio the wireless. She's deed. I'm 62 it's the wireless and Turnhouse for me Maybe i'll be deed soon better than working I suppose 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daktari Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Percival King said: The departure board in Faro last week referred to "Edinburgh Turnhouse". First time I'd seen that in decades. Somewhere in Portugal, there's a bloke on a supporters web site typing 'yes, I still call it Turnhouse on the departures board at work....' Edited July 29, 2023 by Daktari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Toxteth O'Grady said: A flamboyant character! 58th Gorgie Scouts opposite the top of Robertson Ave? 42nd Craiglockhart ? At the Candlish Church, opposite the Orwell Lodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, I P Knightley said: 42nd Craiglockhart ? At the Candlish Church, opposite the Orwell Lodge. At that makes sense - he stayed at Cowan road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, The White Cockade said: I'm 62 it's the wireless and Turnhouse for me Maybe i'll be deed soon better than working I suppose 😂 If you've got a wireless radio, you're ahead of the times and have a long life ahead of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, Padrona della casa said: My husband still does and he’s no deed. 21 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Well, it's only a matter of time. Christ, man. Is there any need for remarks like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: Christ, man. Is there any need for remarks like that? It was a joke, Morgan, cheer up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Greedy Jambo said: It was a joke, Morgan, cheer up. Sorry, I missed the humour in telling someone that their husbands death was ‘only a matter of time’. I’m very cheery, thanks. Having a tremendous summer so far. Away from France, away from relentless heat and sunshine, away for weeks and weeks. Nothing could beat this feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Nothing could beat this feeling. No even a gam fi a bit o' strange? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: No even a gam fi a bit o' strange? 🤔 I’m going to Andalucia next for that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, Morgan said: I’m going to Andalucia next for that. 👍 😂 Good man Morgan, good man 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: 😂 Good man Morgan, good man 😎👍 Likewise, Mr Razor. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 There's no point worrying about death, you don't know what happens next. Personally i'm hoping i come back as Brad Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 West End Brasserie ? Nope Ryan's Bar ? Aye maybe Rankin's Fruit & Veg store ? Aye, definitely !!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Anybody know what Bianco’s is called now? Used to be a frequent destination after work on Friday nights The Bandwagon was another one us Cooncil workers used to hit later on Friday as well The good old days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Anybody know what Bianco’s is called now? Used to be a frequent destination after work on Friday nights The Bandwagon was another one us Cooncil workers used to hit later on Friday as well The good old days Bianco’s is now The Angel’s Share a designer whisky bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I used to go to Banana Jax on Lothian Road next Century 2000 and the arcade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 My first nightclub was " sinatras" in the st james centre . Then we would go to " outer limits" at Tollcross. I then went to " the laughing duck" and then the legendary " Fire Island".( where early entry was only 40p) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 15 hours ago, Montgomery Brewster said: The King of Italy had an elite bodyguard consisting of 99 men. So anything elite was called 99s by Italians. So they called the elite ice cream a 99. Every day a school day Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Tazio said: Bianco’s is now The Angel’s Share a designer* whisky bar. *Sounds wanky as ****. File next to 'taproom'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Marvin said: I used to go to Banana Jax on Lothian Road next Century 2000 and the arcade. So did I. Drop the Bill Leckies in there before heading along to the Paradox Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 3 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: My first nightclub was " sinatras" in the st james centre . Then we would go to " outer limits" at Tollcross. I then went to " the laughing duck" and then the legendary " Fire Island".( where early entry was only 40p) Early entry sounds right up your street, James. If you'll pardon the pun. 😰 Fire Island used to be called the West End Club, if I remember correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just now, Morgan said: Early entry sounds right up your street, James. If you'll pardon the pun. 😰 Fire Island used to be called the West End Club, if I remember correctly? Yes it was called that before . It was before my time though 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrone della casa Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Mince pie or Scotch pie? Season before last I asked for a mince pie at the stadium kiosk and was told by the young guy serving that we do not sell them. May be an age thing but a mince pie is a pie with minced beef inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Padrone della casa said: Mince pie or Scotch pie? Season before last I asked for a mince pie at the stadium kiosk and was told by the young guy serving that we do not sell them. May be an age thing but a mince pie is a pie with minced beef inside. Yes, that's what a mince pie is. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrone della casa Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Yes, that's what a mince pie is. 👍 Agreed 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 dearie me , was at the match today and one of oor supporters called one of the Leeds players a " pansy"....jesus...seriously.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Padrone della casa said: Mince pie or Scotch pie? Season before last I asked for a mince pie at the stadium kiosk and was told by the young guy serving that we do not sell them. May be an age thing but a mince pie is a pie with minced beef inside. Mutton. It’s mutton inside a proper mince pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, Tazio said: Mutton. It’s mutton inside a proper mince pie. Correct. Zackley what I was going to say. A "pie" at the chippie's is a mutton pie, always has been. If you were after beef, you'd specify 'Steak', marking yourself out as a right posh twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Mutton. It’s mutton inside a proper mince pie. 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Correct. Zackley what I was going to say. A "pie" at the chippie's is a mutton pie, always has been. If you were after beef, you'd specify 'Steak', marking yourself out as a right posh twat. I’ve never, never in my puff known that it was mutton inside a pie. Great place for learning things this Kickback. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 29/07/2023 at 11:59, Seaside jambo said: Remember my auld man telling me that the 99was invented in portobello Arcarri the ice cream shop was at 99high street my auld man grew up in the 20s but couldn’t tell you if there’s any truth to the story and the shop is long gone One of these coincidences that I'm reading this. I asked for a 99 cone today at the park and the lass had no idea what I was talking about and said they didn't do them. As she was putting the ice cream in the cone, I spotted a tub of flakes and asked her to put one in the ice-cream. Ta da. It turns out she thought I was asking for a mythical ice cream that only costs 99p. She had never heard of a 99 cone. I feel old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 29/07/2023 at 18:45, Montgomery Brewster said: The King of Italy had an elite bodyguard consisting of 99 men. So anything elite was called 99s by Italians. So they called the elite ice cream a 99. Doesn't seem to be a given though. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/why-99-ice-cream-called-24467722 If I ever invent a time travel machine, stuff going back to Dallas in 1963 or to the first performance of Beethoven's Fifth. I'm going to head back in time to find out when and where the term "99 cone" was first used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrone della casa Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 44 minutes ago, Morgan said: I’ve never, never in my puff known that it was mutton inside a pie. Great place for learning things this Kickback. 👍 My original post was intended to question whether the pies as manufactured by Bells and described by them and other bakers as Scotch pies should correctly be described as mince pies given there is absolutely no mutton in them, only a small amount of minced beef and lots of rusk as a filling. To me a mutton pie is what used to be made by butchers and has always been called a mutton pie or mince pie. The last time I had a proper mutton pie was years ago in the borders. I believe the pies being made these days contain at best, lamb but usually beef. Steak mince pies as sold by the Stenhouse butchers are something completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Bains at Stenhouse, 99’s and mutton. Imagine if I’d started a thread about butchers shops, Italian bodyguards and Aberdeen Football Club. Us nemesis sorts are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Where's the best place to order scotch pies? I've stopped at The Butchery in Lockerbie a couple of times and their pies are ok, I could d with getting a dozen delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, Morgan said: Bains at Stenhouse, 99’s and mutton. Imagine if I’d started a thread about butchers shops, Italian bodyguards and Aberdeen Football Club. Us nemesis sorts are all the same. Baynes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Tazio said: Mutton. It’s mutton inside a proper mince pie. Yep - it certainly isn't minced beef. Minced mutton - doesn't sound appetising, and seldom tastes appetising either, come to think of it. 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Dawnrazor said: Where's the best place to order scotch pies? I've stopped at The Butchery in Lockerbie a couple of times and their pies are ok, I could d with getting a dozen delivered. Don't they have an equivalent down in Engerlund-shire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Baynes ? Bayne's is a baker shop. I think the butcher at Stenhouse Cross is Bain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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