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by Dave
20 Jul 2007, 17:56
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Hovercraft
Replies: 52
Views: 10356

Hovercraft

Wouldn’t worry about access to and from or delays when trying to pass the Hovercraft. I have heard a whisper, that after the trials it will be relocated near Granton.

Has anyone else heard anything?
by Dave
28 Mar 2006, 19:26
Forum: Portobello Matters
Topic: Streetscape improvements
Replies: 66
Views: 20392

Just a Thought

Just a thought, correct me if I’m wrong but is the remaining Cherry tree on the High street not the same tree that has caused the most extensive root damage to the surrounding paving slaps.
It will be interesting to see how the over come this little problem when the new slabs are laid. :oops:
by Dave
23 Jul 2004, 23:14
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Yippee, it's the weekend!
Replies: 25
Views: 5589

Yippee, it's the weekend!

Is it the weekend? Glad to say that being a senior citizen does have its advantages …..Every day is the weekend Yippee, :)
by Dave
26 Jan 2004, 02:16
Forum: Portobello Matters
Topic: Superstore - New Petrol Station - Parking - New Access
Replies: 681
Views: 169943

Part of a E-mail received from Lawrence Marshall a few days ago, that those of the forum not on Lawrences list may find interesting. Full report can be found at the following link (www.guardian.co.uk/supermarkets) Paul Brown, environment correspondent Thursday January 22, 2004 The Guardian One of th...
by Dave
14 Jun 2003, 18:38
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Fatal accident King's Road Roundabout
Replies: 19
Views: 6936

Hi Gemini, Glad someone agrees with me; afraid planning of Harry lauder Road as the rest of the by-pass was all implemented as cheaply as possible and no consideration given to future increase of volume of traffic. As anyone who has the misfortune to travel via Harry lauder Road and along the City b...
by Dave
14 Jun 2003, 01:30
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Fatal accident King's Road Roundabout
Replies: 19
Views: 6936

With reference to Lawrence's posting on the original plans for Kings Road I am sure with good planning the probable collapse of the houses along Baileyfield Road could have been avoided. After all our Grandfathers had great success in the locus with the construction of the now demolished Power Stati...
by Dave
13 Jun 2003, 20:04
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Fatal accident King's Road Roundabout
Replies: 19
Views: 6936

Maureen McElroy, a local cyclist, was killed on her way to work on Monday 26th May. One can only with insight ponder about the tragic death of Maureen, along with other tragedies that have occurred on the Harry Lauder Road. There is no doubt in my mind, all could have been avoided If the powers to b...