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by Mimpty
13 Jul 2006, 14:03
Forum: G&TT
Topic: New Restaurant
Replies: 94
Views: 16589

Do you mean the Seaview, Sandra? Another restaurant may not be a bad idea depending on what it is. I was stopped by some American tourists recently asking if there were any seafood restaurants here as their B & B owner (town centre) told them there would be loads here. I felt a bit emabrrassed sayin...
by Mimpty
30 Apr 2006, 13:54
Forum: G&TT
Topic: fish disaster
Replies: 29
Views: 7255

Re: fish disaster

On the way back home we stopped at the fishmonger on the harbour - the girls stayed in the car as daddy was sent in to buy the fish for tea all by himself. Big mistake. I went there yesterday to get turbot. 4 fillets cost me £16! I kept the shocked look under control I think, but was a bit miffed ...
by Mimpty
02 Mar 2006, 14:52
Forum: G&TT
Topic: BLack Fluffy Pussy
Replies: 21
Views: 6421

Bellybabe wrote:
Jackson Priest wrote:you can mention Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy's Aunt Fanny.

Wa-hey!
Just to be pedantic, George didn't have an Aunt Fanny.
Fanny was in "The Magic Far Away Tree" series, with the Saucepan man etc. Can remember the names of the other humans, though.
by Mimpty
16 Dec 2005, 14:37
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What a bad day.
Replies: 34
Views: 6582

Sorry to hear that Bellybabe. That's so sad and a rotten time of year for it to happen too.
by Mimpty
23 Nov 2005, 14:48
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Scotlands Last WW1 Soldier Dies
Replies: 10
Views: 2529

Yes, the archived letter Ian read out was heartbreaking. He had real trouble reading it and it was difficult to listen to.
by Mimpty
22 Nov 2005, 14:34
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Scotlands Last WW1 Soldier Dies
Replies: 10
Views: 2529

Did anyone see Ian Hislop's prgramme on Sunday evening about WW1?
Very moving, I thought.
by Mimpty
18 Nov 2005, 14:32
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Councillor Lawrence Marshall
Replies: 35
Views: 7235

Well said, Bob.
There needs to be light and shade and the forum gives the opportunity for this. That's life.
by Mimpty
02 Nov 2005, 14:33
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Another new shop
Replies: 61
Views: 13952

I just noticed at the weekend that Klick/Munro on the High Street are closing in November.
But progress seems to be being made with the Thai take-away in the former gents clothes shop next to Acorn. That's been a lengthy refurbishment.
by Mimpty
10 Oct 2005, 13:31
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Radio Free Porty - new forum & committee ?
Replies: 90
Views: 14200

AmericanaOK wrote:Or check out the Americana charts at http://americanaradio.org/ama/displaychart.asp?mode=lw or follow my link below to see and hear some fine Americana tunes.
Thanks, I'll get onto a computer with sound at some point!
by Mimpty
07 Oct 2005, 13:33
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Radio Free Porty - new forum & committee ?
Replies: 90
Views: 14200

You're right about the confusion – it's amazing the number of people who confuse Americana/alt-country with the sequins and hats of Nashville 8) ! I would be one of them! What is Americana, please? I have some Alison Krauss, which I think might come under "blue grass". Where does t...
by Mimpty
06 Oct 2005, 13:42
Forum: G&TT
Topic: What was #1 the day you were born?
Replies: 51
Views: 9316

bearcub wrote:In UK 'The Good The Bad & The Ugly - by Hugo (not Hurley) Montenegro' :lol: :lol: How apt!

In US 'Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes' :lol:
Me too Bearcub - we just need one more person and we've got the set!
(Maybe best not to go down that road, though!).
by Mimpty
04 Oct 2005, 13:26
Forum: G&TT
Topic: I do wonder
Replies: 8
Views: 2143

Perhaps people could tape the match and watch it later?
by Mimpty
04 Oct 2005, 13:20
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Spike!
Replies: 24
Views: 5595

[quote="GedgeIs that an indirect challenge or request to turn it up a bit?
.[/quote]

No to both!!! :D

BTW, Are you the neighbour who has "not been behaving as they should"?
(or words to that effect!).
by Mimpty
03 Oct 2005, 13:40
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Spike!
Replies: 24
Views: 5595

Gedge wrote:I also have a fine collection of vinyl but it tends to be of the slightly post punk jangly guitar variety so I'm probably even less likely to be invited round than Bob.
And you play it so quietly Gedge that I never hear it!!! :lol:
by Mimpty
19 Sep 2005, 13:29
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Cold Winter & Power Shortages predicted
Replies: 14
Views: 3604

Marya wrote: 'tinker's tartan' :
Didn't know it was called that - great name! :D
by Mimpty
25 Jul 2005, 13:47
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Parking and Moving
Replies: 5
Views: 2191

Angigael, when I moved 2yrs ago I was told (after much to-ing and fro-ing) that you contact the council probably the people Ned Ludd suggested but they are not cones anymore they are 'A'board type signs and you have to collect them and return them yourself. And of course this has to be done during t...
by Mimpty
25 Jul 2005, 13:44
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Police Station article - postscript
Replies: 51
Views: 10769

I hear the chimes on Saturday- very discreet. I don't think anyone could take offence at them, mind you I was only waiting at the bus stop, not the same, I suppose, as living next to them.
by Mimpty
20 Jul 2005, 13:31
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Getting bagged
Replies: 389
Views: 79448

Sandra and Bearcub know me Epykat!
Come to Portobello Pulse Centre, if you see someone with red hair, a purple face and a walk like John Wayne (I'll have done my squats) that's me! :)
by Mimpty
20 Jul 2005, 13:18
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Golden Balls
Replies: 24
Views: 6458

I've been wondering what they are too - it was suggested that it might be to stop jet-ski thingies coming too far in-shore.
by Mimpty
14 Jul 2005, 13:32
Forum: G&TT
Topic: POL Fat Club
Replies: 230
Views: 43011

didn't type that right :oops: :oops:
Think I will consider the "preview" option in future.
by Mimpty
14 Jul 2005, 13:31
Forum: G&TT
Topic: POL Fat Club
Replies: 230
Views: 43011

:oops: sucks...thanks Sandra! :D . Have to say my family don't appear to have noticed... are being unusually tactful.
by Mimpty
12 Jul 2005, 13:47
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Your ideal job is.....
Replies: 23
Views: 4916

I love this!
My first name brought up Insurance Fraudster, my full name brought up...
Emperor of all the World! :D :D
by Mimpty
12 Jul 2005, 13:38
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Getting bagged
Replies: 389
Views: 79448

I was in Kitchener's last Saturday and saw a lady wearing her POL t-shirt. Blonde and a red (I think) cycling helmet .
Remote spladooshing....will people identify themselves?? :)
by Mimpty
12 Jul 2005, 13:32
Forum: G&TT
Topic: ID Cards
Replies: 54
Views: 12172

Cost is supposed to be about £300 per individual, is that right? And we pay for this ourselves. What happens to unemployed/ people on low incomes? Do they still have to pay or would it be free/discounted?
If it wouldn't have stopped 9/11 etc what are the benefits really?
by Mimpty
12 Jul 2005, 13:26
Forum: G&TT
Topic: POL Fat Club
Replies: 230
Views: 43011

You'll be skin and bone by the end!
It can be hard to keep motivated, though. Fortunately I'm still quite keen about going to the gym. I quite like it, which has surprised me.
Perhaps if you changed your gym to Portobello? You wouldn't have so far to go after a workout!
by Mimpty
11 Jul 2005, 13:25
Forum: G&TT
Topic: POL Fat Club
Replies: 230
Views: 43011

[quote="Sandra"]I have decided, enough is enough and have enlisted the help of a personal trainer - my goal is to lose 3st by Christmas.
Sandra,
you must be joking, you cannot possibly need to lose 3 stone! :shock:
by Mimpty
13 Jun 2005, 13:26
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Edinburgh Marathon 2005 pics
Replies: 22
Views: 4822

Well done Homer, Porty and team!
by Mimpty
01 Jun 2005, 13:21
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Missing Cat (Another One)
Replies: 5
Views: 1619

That sounds awful, Dionne. I would hate it if anything happened to mine. I suppose you have to hope that he has been taken in by good people. A few years ago a neighbour took in a stray and although did inform the Cat & Dog home, when the owners phoned the C&D Home said they had nothing. Cat and own...
by Mimpty
31 May 2005, 13:25
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Missing Cat (Another One)
Replies: 5
Views: 1619

Sorry, Dionne.
This one is mainly black with white markings. Hope you find your cat.

It doesn't belong to my old neighbour after all, but we think he has been in the area for quite a while.
by Mimpty
30 May 2005, 13:24
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Missing Cat (Another One)
Replies: 5
Views: 1619

Missing Cat (Another One)

My neighbour came to me last night to say a stray cat had been found in our stair. It is rather skinny, so presumably has been missing for a while. We think it may have belonged to people who moved out almost a year ago, and if so has had a bit of a trek...BUT...if anyone is missing a cat, please le...
by Mimpty
13 May 2005, 13:46
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Good Chip Shops?
Replies: 14
Views: 3369

After a poor supper from the St Andrew's once I've always gone to Carlo's, and I've never had a dodgy one there. Apparently their pizzas are good too.
by Mimpty
10 May 2005, 13:12
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Dirty Dirty Boy
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Ed,
My old stair used to be cleaned by Dustbusters of Penicuik. I think they did house cleaning as well. It was owned by a guy called Nick and his surname was a Polish one. Never had my house cleaned by them, but it's a starting point.
by Mimpty
02 May 2005, 17:39
Forum: G&TT
Topic: here are my ideas for television programmes
Replies: 9
Views: 2310

I nominate Supernanny to be on it. Or is nominating not "asseptible"?
by Mimpty
02 May 2005, 13:42
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Death Dungeons & Taxes
Replies: 20
Views: 4033

Portocat,
You don't need your polling card to vote, it's really just to tell you where your polling station is and the opening hours of the polling station.
Have you contacted the Electoral Registration Office about being put on at your new address? Phone 469-5986.
by Mimpty
29 Apr 2005, 13:33
Forum: G&TT
Topic: Scotmid-What's it like?
Replies: 314
Views: 78569

I've had my bags packed for me twice now, and the store wasn't busy either time.

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