Porty Hogmanay

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2006, 22:41

I'm in the - as yet - uninsulated loft

. It's a bit baltic and a wee bit scary

. I might not be on long!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 31 Dec 2006, 22:42

Sandra wrote:The weather is wild out there! We have the flickering lights too, but plenty of candles!

Our windows are rattling though

The thudding of the wind through my abode's extractors and vents is something else!! Cuddled up with Plug. Our first NY along together ever

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Dec 2006, 22:44

Poppy wrote: Cuddled up with Plug. Our first NY along together ever

Really? How romantic

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 31 Dec 2006, 22:46

Mr E and I will be cuddling up shortly. Not because he will particularly want to, more because I will be suffering from hypothermia

. This is our first NY alone together for many years too. Epykitten the Horrible has legged it to Newcastle with his pals for two days in the wake of last year when he had mumps and a horrible time

.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 31 Dec 2006, 22:50

Sandra wrote:
Poppy wrote: Cuddled up with Plug. Our first NY along together ever
Really? How romantic

Yes indeedy. Usually have seen in the NY at the Forries!

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 31 Dec 2006, 23:12

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 31 Dec 2006, 23:39

Is anyone heading down to The Place (was The Pier, Utopia etc..) later? It looks cosy and friendly in there tonight

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jan 2007, 00:47

Is it not the last night of the place by the sea...

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 01 Jan 2007, 02:11

Sandra wrote:Is it not the last night of the place by the sea...

Not another demise?! Didn't know about that. It had a good turn out but we trundled straight past and down to the bonfires

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jan 2007, 02:15

Hope you had a good time Rapunzell. Good to hear there were bonfires lit. Did you chocs go down a storm?

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 01 Jan 2007, 02:20

The rain stopped at ten to twelve, and by five to the bonfires were lit and fireworks lined up! There's no stopping the Bellfield St crowd.. We had about an hour of absolutely baltic but very happy company and fireworks, and got home before the rain started again

Chocs did go down well - they helped keep out the cold! Have loads left; I'd made several hours worth of eating supplies but only used an hours worth

Hope you and Bearcub are all toasty warm and well supplied with drinkies!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 01 Jan 2007, 02:25

rapunzell wrote:Hope you and Bearcub are all toasty warm and well supplied with drinkies!

Just having a nice cup of tea, ahh

Glad you had a good time

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 01 Jan 2007, 02:35

Hope you had a good time too! Tea and a hot water bottle will be welcome soon.

I got the easy bit tonight; I just had to sit and hold the bag of mead and choc - Granty had to do all the pushing and steering

She'll forgive me soon..

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 05 Jan 2007, 14:56

Sandra wrote:Is it not the last night of the place by the sea...

Was past it earlier today and they've got January opening times up.
Closed Mon to Thurs, Open Fri evening, Sat and Sunday

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 05 Jan 2007, 19:41

SoupDragon wrote:
Sandra wrote:Is it not the last night of the place by the sea...

Was past it earlier today and they've got January opening times up.
Closed Mon to Thurs, Open Fri evening, Sat and Sunday

Looks like they've given it a reprieve for a while. Would be a shame to see it close down again, but it doesn't look good when they're only open part of the week...

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 05 Jan 2007, 22:04

Think that place has a jinx on it?
Was trying to remember all the names it's had since we lived here.
In no particular order-
The Flying Dutchman, Beachcombers, Lobster Pot , The Pier, Utopia ( by the beach), Ruthvens, The Place think there may be more but cant recall just now.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 05 Jan 2007, 22:56

SoupDragon wrote:Think that place has a jinx on it?

From what I've heard today, it's not a jinx that's a problem, just Punch Taverns' ways. It's a shame, as I think it could be a success with the right owners and the right backing.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 05 Jan 2007, 22:57

"Granty had to do all the pushing and steering"

Yeah, it's amazing the lengths I have to go to, to get my greedy chops on those choccies. Worth it though. The hogmanay ones were pure rocket fuel.

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 06 Jan 2007, 00:03

In the fridge there's a bag of those chocs with your name on it, just in case you're passing the flat sometime next week..

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 06 Jan 2007, 19:56

I'm passing!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 30 Dec 2008, 21:23

What's everyone doing for Hogmanay?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Dec 2008, 22:11

Sandra wrote:What's everyone doing for Hogmanay?

We've got an old pal of Homer's arriving tomorrow along with his wife and three girls aged between 10 and 15. As the girls are still a bit young for going up town, we're going to set off a few fireworks at the house for the the bells and then take a wander down the prom ( hoping to gate crash someone's bonfire party on the beach!).

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 30 Dec 2008, 22:23

Marya wrote: take a wander down the prom ( hoping to gate crash someone's bonfire party on the beach!).

might see you! Had quite fancied Espy party but its £30.

Post by **wangi** » 30 Dec 2008, 22:27

3 Monkeys have a band (Strayhorn) on from 8, last entry at 10pm. Tickets £5.

What about the Dalriada, what's the deal there?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Dec 2008, 22:39

wangi wrote:
What about the Dalriada, what's the deal there?

From Terry's Nov gig guide

Hogmanay Party
This is usually a very well attended evening
It is a ticket only event and they are now on sale at the bar
Tickets are limited so suggest you put your name down
The format will be a relaxed homely party atmosphere with Live Music and great sounds from DJ Johny Glen
The front gates of the house will be closed at 9pm
So see in the Bells with your friends and family in a safe organised atmosphere

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 30 Dec 2008, 23:14

My contribution will be to ensure that the Town Hall bell brings in the New Year in Portobello. That aside, I expect to be tucked up in bed well before midnight, assuming I can sleep through the fireworks.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Dec 2008, 16:40

Bob Jefferson wrote:My contribution will be to ensure that the Town Hall bell brings in the New Year in Portobello. That aside, I expect to be tucked up in bed well before midnight, assuming I can sleep through the fireworks.

you mean you are not going to the clock Bob?

kings roader · Post by **kings roader** » 31 Dec 2008, 17:47

Sandra wrote:might see you! Had quite fancied Espy party but its £30.

Thirty Quid ?? Is it a three course meal and Robbie Williams thats on there tonight ??

Post by **wangi** » 31 Dec 2008, 18:03

A wee bottle of fizz and some canapés...

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 31 Dec 2008, 18:19

Got ticket- hopefully tickets- for the sold-out Orm party. Going for a bite to eat up toon first.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Dec 2008, 19:55

wangi wrote:A wee bottle of fizz and some canapés...

2 wee bottles of fizz...bottle on arrival and at the bells

Post by **wangi** » 31 Dec 2008, 20:46

Ah, missed the 2nd bottled on the walk past glance.

Post by **wangi** » 31 Dec 2008, 20:46

Porty wrote:Got ticket- hopefully tickets- for the sold-out Orm party.

Was it tickets last year?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 31 Dec 2008, 21:12

Yeah- its an open house til 10 and then they ask non ticket holders to leave. Which I thought spoiled it a bit.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 01 Jan 2009, 02:52

Lovely atmosphere on the Prom
Whole families out in spite of the cold, everyone happy and friendly
Bumped into Rapunzell ( twice) and Granty

Lots of bonfires, fireworks, sky lanterns ( spooky to watch them floating in the sky ), a fiddler or two

Happy New Year