"It always seemed to be sunny"

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 06 Nov 2004, 16:50

The Porty must-have Xmas presents just keep on coming. Portobello History Society was successful in a grant application to make a film entitled 'It always seemed to be sunny', Memories of Portobello. Available on video from local shops from 22 November the film, introduced by Paul Young, is a mix of old and new stills and film footage along with reminiscences from local residents.

Only 200 of these videos have been produced so make sure you get one. The History Society hopes that if it proves to be successful they will be able to release a DVD version at some point in the future.

The video, with accompanying booklet, will retail at Ã‚Â£12:99.

Dear Santa

I have been very good this year. Please could I have the following:

Portobello Online T-shirt - Ã‚Â£15:00
Portobello Traders Calendar - Ã‚Â£5:00
'It always seemed to be sunny' - Ã‚Â£12:99

oh, and dinner at the Dalriada with Gail Porter?

Ta

Bob

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 11 Nov 2004, 06:28

Bob could you update me if this comes out on DVD?

thnx

Catz

Davie Bhoy · Post by **Davie Bhoy** » 11 Nov 2004, 11:09

Can you notify me too Bob my son. Sounding bizarrely unique!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Nov 2004, 15:43

Just back from the official launch of this film at the Town Hall, the world premiere in fact! I was very impressed both by the content and the very professional way it has been produced.

I can't recommend this film too highly - a fascinating glimpse into Portobello's past. I'm sure it will bring back great memories for people who remember the outdoor pool, the potteries, the gala days etc. It's just as interesting too for younger people and for incomers like myself to see Porty as it used to be.

Lots of old photographs and film footage you will never have seen before, along with the living memories of people who were there. Brilliant stuff and many congratulations to everyone involved in the making of this film.

Rush out and buy it. Look forward to hearing your reviews.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 19 Nov 2004, 16:41

I've just sat and watched it with my mother in law who was at the premier - (my father in law is the geezer with the bottles!). I can also lay claim to two Aunties, a cousin and a cousin in law all being on film

I thoroughly enjoyed it but I have to say it only rubs in what we've actually lost in Portobello over the years. No wonder the kids just hang about. We had loads to do......but I'll stop there before I start another anti flats rant!!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 19 Nov 2004, 18:52

Sounds brilliant,

where can I get one

I spent most of my childhood in Portobello, even though I didn't actually live here until I was old enough to leave home. Most of my time was spent in the Open Air Pool during the summer (which is where I met my other half) and the baths during the winter months. Then we used to hang out in the cafe on the High Street, can't remember what it was called, it was run by two brothers - Italian I think - Gino and ?????? . Can anyone out there remind me about that - anyway great place for a coffee, spent many happy hours there!
My other half was Porty born and bred and one of his claim to fames is that his Dad taught Paul Young to fish - many, many, many years ago, when he was just a boy and before he became famous! (Paul Young that is

) and got his own fishing programme on the TV. - honest its true

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Nov 2004, 19:36

It should be on sale from local shops from Monday. Was the cafe the one that used to be where R S McColls is now?

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 19 Nov 2004, 19:46

Thanks Bob, I'll be sure to get a copy

for a trip down memory lane.
No the cafe was along the other end of the High Street next to the Figgate Whins, I think its the hairdressers now isn't it

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Nov 2004, 19:50

So you're talking about where Buddy's is now?

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 19 Nov 2004, 20:08

Not one hundred percent sure Bob

- it was a long time ago you know

in the 60's

if not Buddy's then the shop between them - is it not a driving school business now

My memory is not good

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Nov 2004, 21:39

By coincidence I was talking to Paul from Buddy's just the other day for a new article I'm planning for Planet Porty. The shop used to be owned by the Nicora family. It was a jewellers but I think it was run as a cafe prior to this. Paul told me that his mum used to work in there as a young girl.

Anyone else remember this?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 20 Nov 2004, 12:25

Yes, I remember Nicoras but only when it was a jewellers, not when it was a cafe too. Too posh for us anyway. We frequented Jack's Locker in Bath Street (where my mother and father in law conducted their courtship apparently!)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 14:10

Good coverage in today's EN:

Sir Sean's bond with ssheaside memories

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 17:30

Ah yes cafe was called Nicoras now I remember,

(thanks Epykat) and when it was turned into a Jewellers we were all very upset.

I' not sure what year that was. Anyone out there know

A big thanks to Epykat for popping along today to give me an Avator lesson - easy when you know how, isn't it

(':thumbleft:')
We decided we would be among the first to have a Christmas Avator ('

')
Haven't quite got the hang of the emoticons yet though

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 17:42

Love the avatar Lizzie, but it is a little too big. The rule is that avatars should be no wider than 125 pixels. You can check the size of any image by right-clicking and selecting 'Properties'.

Think I'll have to have a look myself. I'm getting bored already with mine.

So how about sharing your memories of Nicora's with us?

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 17:49

Bob wrote:It should be on sale from local shops from Monday.

Bye the way Bob forgot to mention after I had been to the Jumble Sale this morning I popped into Portobello Stationers and the video is on sale there already

- so thats my Saturday night organised now

X-Factor and "It always seemed to be Sunny" - how sad am I

':-({|=')

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 17:56

[quote="Bob"]Love the avatar Lizzie, but it is a little too big. The rule is that avatars should be no wider than 125 pixels. You can check the size of any image by right-clicking and selecting 'Properties'.

Oh no Bob

- does that mean I have to change it

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 18:05

Well, yes I'm afraid so. But that shouldn't be a problem now that you know how to do it.

Hang on to in the meantime until you find another though.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 20 Nov 2004, 18:09

Bob wrote:Love the avatar Lizzie, but it is a little too big. The rule is that avatars should be no wider than 125 pixels.

God, you're strict Bob!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 18:18

Oh but Bob it's only 25 over

- and I like it, and it looks like a baby and I'm sitting by the phone tonight waiting for a call to say I'm a (first time) Grandma

- can't I keep it - please please, pretty please

I won't tell anyone (':-#')

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 18:30

How can I say no? (without appearing heartless, Scrooge-like, officious etc)

OK, completely unfair use of emotional blackmail, but you win.

Ahem, avatars should be no wider than 150 pixels (or until someone else finds one that's slightly wider and then begs me to keep it).

Marya, Bellybabe - help me out here! I can't cope with these women.

DG · Post by DG » 20 Nov 2004, 18:43

Well done Lizzie! Bob, does this mean we can start putting our Christmas avatars up and ignore the 1st December rule? I don't mind - I'm already getting into the Christmas mood

DG

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 18:52

By all means. Who can we get to switch on the virtual lights? Gail? Shirley Manson? Orlando?

DG · Post by DG » 20 Nov 2004, 18:58

It could virtually be any one of these

. Virtually, it could be any one we choose!

DG

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 19:27

Bob wrote:How can I say no? (without appearing heartless, Scrooge-like, officious etc)

OK, completely unfair use of emotional blackmail, but you win.

Ahem, avatars should be no wider than 150 pixels (or until someone else finds one that's slightly wider and then begs me to keep it).

Marya, Bellybabe - help me out here! I can't cope with these women.

Thanks Bob - your a star

('=D>')
Sorry Epykat and I did not know about the 1 December rule - where does it say that

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 19:36

Bob wrote:Love the avatar Lizzie, but it is a little too big. The rule is that avatars should be no wider than 125 pixels. You can check the size of any image by right-clicking and selecting 'Properties'.

Ahem - Excuse me Bob, I've just checked your latest Avator, its 150 x 133 much bigger than mine! ('[-X') please explain

Is it a different rule for you

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 20 Nov 2004, 19:39

Mine is 150 px wide, same as yours. If you can't beat em...

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 20 Nov 2004, 19:49

Bob wrote:Mine is 150 px wide, same as yours. If you can't beat em...

':smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox::smilebox:

DG · Post by DG » 22 Nov 2004, 13:53

Lizzie, have you become a Grandma yet? It's actually really quite nice! This is our grandchild, Isla (now 1 year and 5 months)

DG

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 22 Nov 2004, 18:58

Yes DG I sure have

thanks for asking. Your granddaughter looks absolutely lovely, I must learn how to post a picture so I can put one of my new grandson on too. I have only just calmed myself down from all the excitement of the past two days. $\:D/$ $\:D/$
He was born early Sunday morning and weighs in at 7lbs 2ozs.
His name is Jack Ieuan Rocky Henderson
The Ieuan is welsh for Ian (his Mum's family are Welsh)
and Rocky

well thats my sons choice - he thinks its cool

I'm beginning to quite like his name myself ,

he is absolutely beautiful and I just know I am going to love being a Grandma.

DG · Post by DG » 22 Nov 2004, 19:14

Congratulations, Lizzie!

Glad to hear all went well. Jack is such a lovely name. It's all very exciting. It would be great to see photos.

Your Christmas avatar looks very like Isla (without the wings!). She is just learning to say some words and can vaguely say granny and grandad.

Enjoy (as I'm sure you will!).

DG

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 22 Nov 2004, 19:23

Methinks Lizzie is quietly pleased at being a granny, don't you?:D

I've already said my congratulations by PM yesterday, so here's my public best wishes!

Mimpty · Post by **Mimpty** » 23 Nov 2004, 14:15

Sorry to drag you away from the baby talk (Congrats, by the way!) BUT Portobello News (Ithink) have sold out. -Good news for the Historical Society. Two people in my office would like to buy it.

Can you tell me anywhere else ?- I think I've only seen the calendar in Mica's.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Nov 2004, 14:25

Mimpty - try Kitcheners or Mulberries!

For calendars, not babies

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 23 Nov 2004, 15:15

If no calendars left there Mimpty try Portobello Stationers across the road - I got mine there