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Good tune of the day by Snoith (Wed 22nd Apr 2020 8:45am)

Unfortunately you'll just need to put food waste in with the general waste for the time being. by Snoith (Tue 28th Apr 2020 7:28pm)

You can get to it on Rubislaw Drive, you can't really walk round it or anything though as it's full off trees up to the water line in most parts + you'd be jumping through folks back gardens or flat gardens and stuff, so the Rubislaw bit is ok just to look at it. There's a wee fenced off bit next to the bench - I'm not sure if that's someone's garden or not tbh. by Snoith (Sun 3rd May 2020 8:31pm)

I thought most people would clock it at some point by Snoith (Tue 5th May 2020 5:46pm)

I filled in this form then an hour later my dick flew off by Snoith (Fri 8th May 2020 8:09pm)

Jenny Lind - A: "Where you from?" B: "Jenny Lind" by Snoith (Fri 8th May 2020 8:05pm)

Apparently she stayed there once and they named the area after her, that's the same way Mount Vernon got it's name after me and my pal Vernon stayed there once. by Snoith (Sat 9th May 2020 12:00am)

Heard you moved up the west end now? by Snoith (Sat 9th May 2020 1:47am)

Technically it is (if it's not shared use), but the way a lot of drivers treat cyclists on the roads scares non confident cyclists onto the pavements - better cycling infrastructure and prioritising bikes over cars (as they do in Denmark and other European countries) would be a step in the right direction. Write to your local councillor asking them to improve provision for pedestrians and cyclists. http://www.cyclinguk.org/advice-for-councils Send them that link by Snoith (Tue 12th May 2020 6:54pm)

Yep, just down the road from the Barras by Snoith (Sat 16th May 2020 6:50pm)

I think most people will be to be honest - hopefully most places can stay afloat and keep most folk on. If you are currently looking for something then this could be worth a try: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/coronavirus-covid-19-recruitment/ by Snoith (Sun 17th May 2020 2:48am)

Anniesland is pretty decent value, the market isn't as competitive as Southside or right in the middle of the west end, so going over the market value won't be as bad. Supermarkets are close, great transport links into town. by Snoith (Fri 22nd May 2020 11:50am)

Ha, ffs, they've not even blurred the face in one of them. by Snoith (Sun 24th May 2020 11:39pm)

There are definitely a few that hang about in it, sure there is one that is often spotted in Dalmarnock at the Cuningar loop by Snoith (Mon 25th May 2020 11:06am)

Yeah, snookered until nesting season is over - then the best bet is to get someone (the factor to fix the roof) - might end up with a bill for the roof right enough. by Snoith (Mon 25th May 2020 3:23pm)

https://www.bigissue.com/subscribe/ I think you can buy it at Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury's too, also RS McColl by Snoith (Tue 26th May 2020 1:51pm)

I used Soapbox printing in the Southside (Eglington Toll) for some funeral cards a couple of weeks ago, really nice and left the cards outside when I arrived to ensure social distancing. Their other branches were closed due to the situation though. by Snoith (Tue 26th May 2020 6:42pm)

Sounds like they've reduced the number of payments (installments) over the year to 9 instead of 10 (in your case). Band F should be £2899.52 over the full year. Usually that's 10 payments of £289 ish If you've just set up a Direct Debit they might have split it into 9 payments for this year - Which would be around £322 each month for 9 months. Happened to me a few years ago, but switches back to 10 payments after the first year. Check the number of payments on your letter, but I reckon it will be that. by Snoith (Wed 27th May 2020 2:15pm)

No worries, I went through the same "wtf is going on?" moment when it happened to me. by Snoith (Wed 27th May 2020 2:27pm)

Here's the 2nd one https://twitter.com/Mc_Money_Belt/status/1266836359802753025?s=20 by Snoith (Sat 30th May 2020 11:11pm)

I've never heard of Lennoxtown University, is it new? by Snoith (Mon 1st Jun 2020 8:58pm)

That's actual genius by Snoith (Mon 1st Jun 2020 8:56pm)

It really is, I get that people are outraged, and rightly so, but there seems to be a certain "Instagramable" social media aspect to it. There are terrible things going on all over the world right now, and I'd imagine if you mentioned the Rohingya in Myanmar or Christians and Yazidis in Iraq/Syria, most people going to that rally or posting about it wouldn't have a clue what you were talking about. I'm not saying spreading awareness about things is wrong, I'd just wonder how many would be so outraged at learning of other current atrocities, I'd be doubting they'd attend a rally about it. That's not even the main issue, the main issue is obviously a congregation of people during this pandemic is going to indirectly cause at least a few deaths. All it takes is one infected person to infect one other person, that one goes home to their house and their parent is a carer - boom, an elderly person dies and a strain is put on the NHS. Just a massive slap in the face to everyone trying so hard to make a difference. I've already seen videos of folk in Glasgow protesting about it, and they're not social distancing. I don't get how you can protest about killing someone, by literally causing the death of other innocent people, actually mental. by Snoith (Tue 2nd Jun 2020 12:50am)

How long do you think it's taking to get to the front of that thing? 2 hours? Get to the front to be told the milkshake & ice cream machine is broken. Weans greetin! by Snoith (Tue 2nd Jun 2020 8:46pm)

Think a few people have missed the Alan Partridge reference by Snoith (Wed 3rd Jun 2020 5:36pm)

A lot of gang "violince" in town back then by Snoith (Wed 3rd Jun 2020 11:14pm)

Hairdressers are part of Phase 3, who told you they'd be opening next month? How far out do you live? Could maybe get a cheap bike in the meantime? Energy savings trust offer loans of up to £3k for electric bikes as well. by Snoith (Thu 4th Jun 2020 9:26pm)

I'm not condemning anyone for supporting the cause. I am concerned about the spread of covid 19. How many of this crowd were infected with covid before attending? I doubt it is 0. From these photos you can see that a lot of people weren't distancing correctly or at all. Let's say 1% of what,? about 4000 folk. So that's 40 people. Now after standing that close with people for a few hours, even with most people wearing masks, there's a high chance those 40 people will infect at least 1 other person, if not more. So hopefully it's only about another 100 folk getting a new infection, and those people will go home and probably be fine, but could potentially infect their full household. So maybe that's 300 new infections, some of those people might be elderly or key workers (in a care home, or work in a supermarket, or a teacher). So how many new infections is that? How many people will die as a result of people standing so close in the park today? 0? 1? 10? 100 or more? Who knows, I certainly don't. There are other ways of protesting at the moment, this doesn't help the cause at all. There's already a disproportionate number of BAME people dying from this. The more stuff like this happens, the more chance of a second spike, the longer we all have to stay at home, the more chance you'll lose your job, the more chance the economy will fail. You know who comes out worst in these situations? Those who are already marginalised by society. It's not that mass gatherings aren't ideal, they're deadly - probably not to those who are young and healthly enough to attend, but to those who catch the virus from them. There are other ways to protest and educate. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 4:52pm)

So you're cool if your 60 year old parent or grandparent dies of covid because of this then? I'd imagine you'd feel a wee tinge of regret if you went to that today, then a week later your parent got took to hospital and put on a ventilator, for you to be told you couldn't be with them as they die. Then not being able to hold a proper funeral for them, with only 15 people in attendance. Because that will probably happen to a few people who went today. As I said, right now, there are other things we can be doing. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 5:38pm)

Here, did you actually read that article? Or did you just post it and pick the bits relevant to your argument? It said "I mean, it is true that if you go back out there, we’re going to see spikes of disease" "Try to keep to smaller groups"; "keep your mask on at all times". Glad to hear you're now going to self isolate for 14 days as well, will do many people a favour. I assume you went and are trying to make yourself feel better about going. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 5:54pm)

So why were you at a gathering of thousands of people in a park then? That surely disagrees with what that medical professional was advising? That wasn't a small group. Was there a reason you went to the park and didn't just stand outside your own front door with a sign? You're not helping the cause by doing this, you're playing right into the oppressors hands. When the public enquiry into why more BAME people are affected by covid than other groups comes, they'll blame these protests for the spread, and it will muddy the waters. We're both on the same side here, I just think you shouldn't have went to the park. It's good you're passionate about it as well, but please think about your actions before you attend the next one. It's up to you if you want to go, but there must be a better way of showing your support than meeting up in a big group. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 8:13pm)

It would make the news if everyone had done it instead of going down the park though. Might have got a few extra folk in the area aware as well. Anyway, no point arguing about it, I don't think we're going to see eye to eye on it. I agree with everything else apart from going down the park bit. As I said, there's other ways to protest. I've lost family to Covid, and I know other friends who have as well. I've got mates in the NHS, who are risking their own lives and the lives of their families every day. Funerals are limited to 15 people, they're pretty horrible experiences for the families. It's hard to see people gathered in big groups like this, even if it is for a this reason. Your comment earlier annoyed me, wasn't really necessary to say "a few covid deaths", it's fine till it affects you personally. Dying of covid is fucking horrible, it slowly suffocates you. You should watch this if you get a chance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000j49v I guess I don't want families to have to go through the horror of watching their relatives die a horrendous death. If there wasn't a pandemic I'd have been there too. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 8:49pm)

Ah yer just a selfish wank then, as you were by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 9:00pm)

Don't get involved with them, I ended up in an endless arguement with them on another post earlier, kept posting links and big quotes to back up their point that were barely relevant. They're not for listening. No one on here has disagreed with the movement, just said folk shouldn't gather in big groups due to a deadly virus, and this trumpet keeps having a go at them. by Snoith (Sun 7th Jun 2020 9:23pm)

Eh, aye he was "In the House of Commons Gladstone was initially a disciple of High Toryism and, as a scion of one of the largest slave-holding families in the world,[15] he opposed both the abolition of slavery[16] and factory legislation. Gladstone's father was a slave owner; in 1834, when slavery was abolished, he helped his father obtain £106,769 in official reimbursement by the government for the 2,508 slaves he owned across nine plantations in the Caribbean.[17]" He also didn't like catholics much "In 1838 Gladstone nearly ruined his career when he tried to force a religious mission upon the Conservative Party. His book The State in its Relations with the Church argued that England had neglected its great duty to the Church of England. He announced that since that church possessed a monopoly of religious truth, nonconformists and Roman Catholics ought to be excluded from all government positions." by Snoith (Mon 8th Jun 2020 12:09am)

Think the main reason is that a lot of people renting are students or flat sharing and are maybe only looking for short term lets 6/12 months. Getting a new sofa / wardrobes / beds / white goods etc isn't too appealing to that group due to the expense and then hassle of what to do with it once the let is over. More convenient to move into somewhere that already has the stuff (even if it is rubbish). The majority of places will be furnished or part furnished tbh, just the way the rental market is in Glasgow, very student centric. No harm asking the landlord though. You might have more luck with unfurnished places if you look outside the city centre. by Snoith (Fri 12th Jun 2020 8:14pm)

DELETED Do you know that's an offensive term you've used in your heading? You can't make fun of someone for having a small mind and then use a term like that. Just letting you know. by Snoith (Sun 14th Jun 2020 6:39pm)

DELETED Well, naw it's no, it's pretty well accepted you don't go around using that word, not entirely sure you're plugged in right if you go around using it. If you are using it and you know the origins of it you're a waste of air. by Snoith (Sun 14th Jun 2020 6:44pm)

No worries by Snoith (Sun 14th Jun 2020 6:45pm)

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/why-are-the-words-mongol-mongoloid-and-mongy-still-bandied-about-as-insults-9878557.html Naw, it is offensive - I know why you're using it. Cos "every cunt used it", or "all my pals use it". Still doesn't stop it being offensive. It's offensive on a number of levels and to different groups. Your lack of awareness isn't an excuse. Also no need to be a complete dick about it, just pointing it out. It's a racial slur, and also a derogatory term relating to down syndrome. Doesn't just mean "stupid cunt". by Snoith (Sun 14th Jun 2020 7:04pm)

M&S seems to be open, not sure if that's just for food though. Worth calling them maybe? If the shops not open they do click and collect or next day delivery too, but you'd be looking at Wednesday, so might not work with your timescale. by Snoith (Mon 15th Jun 2020 2:13pm)

Will this effect my Glasgow city sightseeing bus tour I've got booked for this evening? by Snoith (Wed 17th Jun 2020 5:12pm)

These guys had limited availability a month or so ago https://www.soapboxdesign.co.uk/ by Snoith (Wed 17th Jun 2020 5:17pm)

Right, can we no just make a few pretend protests like this, at inconvenient times in inaccessible locations, just so the SDL or NDL or whatever they're called trail all the way out there to counter protest for fuck all. Big protest up the top of Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms at 11pm or something. Need to make sure it's right in the middle of a storm or something. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 5:06pm)

I take offence at Tunnocks as they donated to the "No" campaign during the Independence voting times, and the owner was very much in the No camp, kept saying it would be bad for the economy etc. Ruined all their products for me. Stupid Tunnocks. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 8:59pm)

I could probably start a separate post about this, but what are peoples thoughts on faith based schools? I've always thought it's going to be one of those things we look back at in 20 years and think, "wtf did we let that happen for?". Kids being separated at age 5 based on which religion their parents believe in is just madness in my book, and can't help things with situations like we see today, especially the sectarianism. I often feel no Scottish government would want to touch it with a barge poll as I still think most people don't have an issue with them and would be angry if they were abolished. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 9:07pm)

Didn't realise they did them, thanks for the recommendation. Bit of good news! by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 9:13pm)

I never mentioned Catholic schools, I said faith Schools. I also never mentioned anti catholic bigotry. I said sectarianism. I'm also talking about Scotland specifically, there are many problems around the world, but I was focusing on a problem that was being discussed regarding Scotland specifically. I went to a catholic school right enough, and I would say it felt weird to be sent to a different school to the kids that lived next door based on my religion aye. Same way as I would feel weird if I got sent to a different school based on the colour of my skin or whether or not my parents believed in Scottish independence or whatever. I'm not sure what you're getting at tbh, you've went off on a defensive tangent. Just for the the record, I'm a celtic fan, and I went to a catholic school. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 9:52pm)

That's a bit of a stupid way to approach things tbh, "I'm not looking at that problem until they look at that other problem". Not going to progress much as a society if everyone is like that. You sound exactly like someone saying, "until they sort out catholic schools, we'll keep marching". Sounds stupid that eh? Sounds like someone being totally unreasonable. Anyway, it's off topic, I was originally talking about faith schools, and their effects on all people of Scotland. You've said there: > It’s a school. It’s not much of a difference from any other Well, I went to one, and it is different. 95% of the time it's the same, but then 5% of the time it's very different. Also, when your pals have to go to a different school but live next door to you, that's weird no? Teachers who haven't been signed off by a priest and attended a 6 month course can't teach in a catholic school. So that's pretty strange, so nah. Not really much of a difference. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 10:13pm)

Right, firstly, you were the one that was mentioning football. To the other poster. I was probably wrong to bring it up, but thought from your tone in your other comment, it would somehow be important to you. Second, yes, anti catholic bigotry is a problem. Anti protestant bigotry is as big a problem, so is Islamophobia, and anti-semitism. You can't fix one side without fixing the others I'm afraid. Can you honestly say, that having a different school based on your faith doesn't in some part play a role in sectarianism in Scotland? There are literally schools, that have big fences between them on a shared campus, that separate kids based on their religion. I'm sorry but that's fucking wild. It really is. If you separated kids based on eye colour, the problem would be the same, as soon as you start separating people based on anything, divisions arise. I'll say again, I'm not blaming catholic schools. It's all faith schools. I believe that segregating kids at aged 5 to 18, based on religion fuels sectarianism in Scotland. You're entitled to your opinion on the matter, but don't have a go at someone for having a different opinion. by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 10:46pm)

Have you heard of Northern Ireland per chance? by Snoith (Fri 19th Jun 2020 10:51pm)

Fair enough, I can understand why they were founded, I just wonder how much they are needed now, and to what extent having them separate will fuel division. Some schools that are non dom do have links, others have none at all. I'm not suggesting that they teach bigotry at school btw, just that separating kids like that can cause divisions, by not mixing with people from other backgrounds. Like, if you go home and hear bigoted beliefs from your parents, and so do a bunch of other kids, and they're in school repeating it, with little or no objections cos it's about people on the other side of the fence, n the people are on the other side of the fence hearing the opposite bigoted views, and never mixing with the other side. That would potentially cause an issue. I also don't see the benefit of them? What's the reason for having them nowadays? by Snoith (Sat 20th Jun 2020 12:25am)

Nailed it by Snoith (Sat 20th Jun 2020 1:33am)

I'll no be buying any of your tea cakes either, good day sir by Snoith (Sat 20th Jun 2020 11:34am)

Same, I just wanted to enjoy my caramel wafer in peace. I understand the owner is allowed an opinion, but when he started making donations etc, I did think, "is that my money I paid for those teacakes now funding the thing I don't believe in". by Snoith (Sat 20th Jun 2020 8:23pm)

UPDATE 22:00: The Scottish Fire and Rescue service have released a statement which confirms: "We were alerted at 8.11pm on Saturday June 20 to reports of a well-developed fire in the open in Newton Mearns. "Operations control mobilised three appliances to Patterton Farm where firefighters were met with a large quantity of tyres on fire. by Snoith (Sat 20th Jun 2020 10:16pm)

Aww come on now, that's incredibly unfair to gimps by Snoith (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 10:52pm)

You may be interested to know this is coming in soon https://www.gov.scot/policies/managing-waste/deposit-return-scheme/ Deposit return scheme for drinks containers, I do hope it's successful, however I've got this horrible feeling that the people who already chuck it away will feel (or at least say) that it's giving someone a chance to make a bit of money off their discarded bottle by Snoith (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 11:03pm)

As much as I think this is a good idea, I'd imagine the kids that already don't drop litter would be up for it, and the ones that are wee arseholes would just fuck about or skip the class, or end up doing a runner or no picking anything up. by Snoith (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 11:11pm)

I think it would be a good idea for folk who are currently out of work or looking for a job (job seekers allowance) or whatever, to have to spend at least a few hours every couple of weeks (let's say 4 hours every fortnight - not too much on ask) out picking up litter, or helping clean graffiti, or something for the community. Could also give them the option to increase their hours if they wanted in exchange for extra allowance. They do this with the young out of work folk in Spain, I've seen them out at 7am picking up litter, it's not frowned upon or anything and it's really appreciated by the local community and by those doing it. It also wouldn't take away from current council jobs as those who currently do that job could be team leaders for those who are doing it while job seeking. by Snoith (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 11:16pm)

Yeah, I'd imagine you'd be able to survive, as in not die of hunger, thirst or exposure to the elements. by Snoith (Tue 23rd Jun 2020 5:20pm)

I've no seen the Predator kicking about, but mind they can do that invisible camouflage thing, and I also take the precaution of covering myself with mud before I leave the house, so he may have not seen me. by Snoith (Wed 24th Jun 2020 6:52pm)

Lovely, I've hurt my neck a wee bit now but I'll let you off by Snoith (Thu 25th Jun 2020 1:26pm)

There's a big group of about 100 weans/teenagers all marching about together, think they've been drinking, not really sure what their objective is by Snoith (Thu 25th Jun 2020 6:34pm)

I've heard they're gonna turn the skate park into a big public pool, fire engine must be gonna fill it up by Snoith (Thu 25th Jun 2020 6:47pm)

Ah, you're right by Snoith (Thu 25th Jun 2020 7:31pm)

What is "your secret desires"? - I heading straight there after lockdown by Snoith (Sun 28th Jun 2020 1:41pm)

Yeah you're not the first person I've heard say this, few people I know who've had to go into town for work have said the same, as in it's genuinely scary and there are just lots of people who are obviously in need of help milling about. by Snoith (Sun 28th Jun 2020 4:03pm)

It's annoying eh? Feels like you can't even have a discussion sometimes. Not quite as bad as r/Scotland right enough, slightest bit of criticism of Scotland (or forbid - SNP policy or performance) and you'll be at 100 downvotes before you've finished writing your post. by Snoith (Mon 29th Jun 2020 2:10am)

I've read this book before (Safe; by Chris Ryan), and it's got some good advice on staying "safe" in a number of situations, some chapters about staying safe on the street, as well as a bunch of other situations I'd hope no one else finds themselves in. It might be a wee bit OTT tbh, but does have some good advice. It's on Kindle, or Audible if that's more your thing. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1473664357/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_e9F-Eb0THPC15 Another thing you can carry is an umbrella with a big wooden handle, quite handy for self defence if you need it. by Snoith (Mon 29th Jun 2020 3:54pm)

I think they should make them mandatory (except for under 5s and for legitimate health reasons), but for some reason there doesn't seem to be an appetite to actually enforce it. They've definitely said, "you should" be wearing one in enclosed spaces like shops, and "must" on public transport, but think most people won't wear one until the government actually enforces it and ensures that companies shouldn't allow people in who aren't wearing them. I know it only slightly reduces the risk of it spreading, but surely we can all wear mask for a few months. It's hardly a big ask. If it gets us all back to normal even a bit more quickly and reduces the deaths I can't see why they wouldn't. Think there's still the classic, "I'm no wearing one, I'll look stupid, no one else is" belief going on with quite a few people. by Snoith (Tue 30th Jun 2020 4:52pm)

I'd imagine they'd do it the same way they do it with the ban on drinking alcohol on trains after 9pm. Stick up a bunch of notices and make lots of announcements, as it's a condition of travel if you're caught doing it you can be fined and the transport police notified. I'd imagine that would be enough to have most people comply. Along side that they could enforce it the same way they do with tickets, so at bigger stations staff might be able to stop you from going through the barrier if you've not got a mask, and on the train if you're not wearing a mask the conductor could advise you on the rules, if you don't want to put the mask on, then the train stops at the next station until you exit (same as they do with tickets at the moment). It's obviously not perfect and you'll get people who still try and get on without them, but I'd imagine the vast majority would be sensible and if you were insisting on not wearing one then getting chucked off the train before your stop a few times would make you think about wearing one. They could also try the Spanish method, they don't really have a conductor, it's more a security guard/bouncer (who had a big baton for some reason). They seem to have the power to physically remove people from the train. by Snoith (Wed 1st Jul 2020 12:27am)

True, I get why the staff and the unions don't want to, and that's a good point about going through the carriage less. Tough one I suppose. I honestly though more people would comply with it. by Snoith (Wed 1st Jul 2020 12:38am)

I'd suggest yeah, the employees of the shop. I've worked in plenty of shops before that have a no shirts/no shoes no service policy. Some places would be lucky enough to have security, but if they don't then the best you've got is to refuse service and ask them to leave. Had it loads of times on sunny days, people stoating in steaming with taps aff then having to ask them to leave or put a top on. Most people would be a bit annoyed about being asked, or give a bit of chat back, but they all left or stuck a top back on. If all the shops do it, then people will get pretty sick of not getting served and put a mask on. Bus drivers again, yeah, unfortunately hold up the bus until they stick on a mask or get back off. Same logic. Same way as if someone doesn't have their fare. Don't see many bus drivers letting people off with the fare. by Snoith (Wed 1st Jul 2020 12:35am)

Trakke are selling some (Glasgow company), however they're £18 which is quite pricey, I also prefer the masks that secure round your head, the ear ones keep popping off my ears which is annoying, probably my own fault for having a weird head or something. by Snoith (Fri 3rd Jul 2020 12:15am)

I think it's getting to the stage where we'd better off posting when stuff is not on fire. by Snoith (Fri 3rd Jul 2020 8:12pm)

Buy a good dehumidifier, not one of the wee ones, at least a 10 litre one, preferably bigger. I got one about 4 years ago and I couldn't live without it. Something like this https://www.very.co.uk/swan-20l-dehumidifier/1600423623.prd I know the €170 seems like a big outlay, but they last for years, and they are much cheaper than running the heating (which doesn't get rid of the moisture anyway) and well cheaper than using a tumble dryer (which doesn't reduce the dampness or take away moisture from showers or cooking). I have mine on about 6/8 hours a day and it made so much difference. No more condensation; no mold, able to dry towels in about 12 hours on the rack. Honestly do it, you won't regret it. Also don't bother with those little units, or disposable ones, they're a waste of money. by Snoith (Tue 7th Jul 2020 1:55pm)

Remember they refused refunds when Elfingrove was a shambles at the start as well? by Snoith (Wed 8th Jul 2020 10:47am)

Nick at Sitka Tree services does a good job https://mobile.twitter.com/sitkatrees by Snoith (Thu 9th Jul 2020 6:13pm)

Whit's, eh... whit's going on with the post it notes? by Snoith (Mon 13th Jul 2020 11:58am)

If it results in me getting a bit of sausage supper it's probably worth it by Snoith (Mon 13th Jul 2020 12:07pm)

Maybe you could help them get it out, split the £1 between you, and use the 34p to buy an upgrade to your Motorola Razor V3? by Snoith (Tue 14th Jul 2020 1:02am)

Lilt, a lion bar and pickled onion Monster Munch. by Snoith (Tue 14th Jul 2020 1:10am)

I'd give them a call before heading down to the physical GP practice, just with the covid and all. They might be able to sort you out over the phone, if not at least it will speed things up when you get there (there are specific rules for visiting at the moment in some/most practices. by Snoith (Tue 14th Jul 2020 1:17am)

Know a few other posts have said this, but being a 4 in a block it might be coming from one of the other houses, could suggest that? Or maybe it's mice/rats/birds/other in the walls, all can make a significant amount of noise that you might not hear in your flat. Tbh, sounds like she's just one of those pain in the arse neighbours. I've lived in about 10 different houses/flats over the years, with loads of different neighbours- only 2 neighbor's I've ever had a problem with? Women over 55ish living on their own. (Actually, slight lie, I mean long term/major problems) What age is she? I know it's probably un PC to ask, but both my problem neighbours were older women, and they both seemed to have similar mental problems which I think came down to a mix of mental issues and loneliness, think sometimes the living on their own thing amplifies anything that happens, and the loneliness thing I think causes them to crave the interaction side of things, even if it is negative). by Snoith (Tue 14th Jul 2020 1:33am)

Mines said that due to the extra time it would take to conduct the actual haircut and with the new hygiene measures, they've had to adjust the price accordingly. So looks like my price hike is going to be more than just the first cut. Fair enough I suppose, it is going to take them a bit longer to do it, although they've definitely got people over a barrel for a few months at least, I imagine they'll be booked solid for a while due to the number of people needing a cut and the reduced capacity. I suppose I've saved 4 months haircut money, so not too bothered about paying a bit extra for a while. by Snoith (Tue 14th Jul 2020 10:29am)

I heard you're right into those Chocolate Choux by Snoith (Fri 24th Jul 2020 5:21pm)

There is a North Glasgow, it's just called North Glasgow and not northside. Possil, Maryhill, Summerston etc... by Snoith (Tue 11th Aug 2020 1:05pm)

I've paid between £45-60 for a private polish before (insert dirty joke here), so adding on the extra check up, PPE, cleaning and risk to the dentist etc, maybe £200 seems legit, still pretty pricey though I suppose. Although, don't they usually have to clean everything within an inch of it's life anyway in a dentists? by Snoith (Thu 13th Aug 2020 7:19pm)

https://wiki.glasgow.social/moving_to_glasgow Should have a lot of the info you're after by Snoith (Mon 17th Aug 2020 6:26pm)

Tesco do 400g punnets, could order 63 of those on the app and get them delivered for about £31 Inc delivery by Snoith (Fri 21st Aug 2020 9:30pm)

Suntrail farms ripen at home are 45p per 400g. Edit : I mean whether they actually deliver them all and don't sub them for tangerines is anyones guess by Snoith (Fri 21st Aug 2020 9:36pm)

Wetherspoons only puts on Sky Sports News, they don't pay for the licence to show any games. by Snoith (Sat 22nd Aug 2020 4:30pm)

We all know you've put this up yersel to get free drinks. by Snoith (Sun 23rd Aug 2020 4:50pm)

They do, I was surprised to see everyone drinking it the way people over here drink peroni. They've got fancy wee 330ml bottles for it, and you get it served in an iced glass with olives to snack on. by Snoith (Thu 27th Aug 2020 10:18pm)

OK Occiffer by Snoith (Sat 29th Aug 2020 10:38am)

8/10 by Snoith (Thu 3rd Sep 2020 12:11am)

Depends where you look, obviously there are some big price differences between different areas. A flat in Ibrox is going to cost considerably less than a flat in Partick or the southside. An example of a flat in the southside might be: 2 bed tenement flat in Shawlands - decent home report, move in condition - offers over £170k. When you look at the actual valuation, it's probably going to be 15/20k above that - so value £190k. To actually be in with a chance of getting the flat? You'd have to be offering at least £10k over the home report/value, so like say £210k would give you a half chance. So not only do you need the deposit to cover the £190k mortgage, (10% would be £19k) you'd also need the £20k to go above the valuation, and the stamp duty and legal fees, so maybe around £43k in the bank ready to go. Some places/properties are a bit less competitive like parts of the east end, out towards Maryhill, Ibrox etc..., or you could go for a place that need a bit of work, but you'd be very lucky to get many places that don't go over the valuation and was in decent nick. You hardly ever see a fixed price, which I find weird, cos people are surely more likely to be able to get a higher mortgage than they would be to have an extra £20k to throw at it above the home report, but hey, I'm no expert. by Snoith (Fri 4th Sep 2020 1:21pm)

Options: 1.Take the hit on the money you paid for the puppy, or explain and try to get some money back. 2. Explain to the landlord and hope they are understanding (else see step 1, 4 or 5). 3. Hide it from your landlord (also see step 4 &5) 4. Rent a place that does allow pets when your current lease is up. 5. Buy your own flat/house (freehold) A dog is a big responsibility, I don't think this is a great start. It's unfair on the dog, and the landlord. Is the flat a freehold or leasehold? If it's leasehold the landlord might need to get permission from the freeholder. by Snoith (Sun 6th Sep 2020 10:50pm)

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/bridge-street-incident-man-rushed-18889744 by Snoith (Mon 7th Sep 2020 10:59am)

Think it's a bot or something that's posted it by Snoith (Mon 7th Sep 2020 6:22pm)

Yeah it was, here's an article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-44635107 by Snoith (Tue 8th Sep 2020 12:17am)

To be honest, I'd leave it until things are back to normal. I'd imagine you'd have an OK time, but you're not going to have the same experience you would usually. If the current restrictions are in place, you wouldn't be allowed to have much interaction with other groups in a pub for instance. Clubs and gigs probably won't be open/on. Who knows, if the 2nd wave is still occurring (due to interactions people have been having over Xmas and new year) the pubs might actually be shut again. I'm sure you'd still have a good time, just not as good as it would be when things are up and running again. by Snoith (Tue 8th Sep 2020 6:38pm)

Yeah, the local restrictions are still in place on top of these new restrictions by Snoith (Thu 10th Sep 2020 1:13pm)

It's immediate, but will be the law on Monday by Snoith (Thu 10th Sep 2020 1:12pm)

Yeah Sturgeon said it in her daily update there, I assumr they'll have updated the guidance on the website too https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-measures/ by Snoith (Thu 10th Sep 2020 1:21pm)

Looks like we're heading into another mini lockdown now anyway. Hopefully you'll get a chance to visit at some point! Feel bad you're missing out, but hope you enjoy your last semester wherever you spend it. by Snoith (Fri 11th Sep 2020 5:46pm)

I'll look down on you for misuse of "your" and "you are" though. by Snoith (Sat 12th Sep 2020 12:56am)

She was at peak levels of annoying on that, spouting shite about the average life expectancy in Glasgow, she said "here life expectancy is 55, in Fallujah Iraq it's 65". I know the Guardian had published some article saying Calton life expectancy is 54 (which is genuinely shocking) but she was hamming it up making out as if it was the full city. Then went on to mention some crap about women in Glasgow not knowing how to make soup nowadays, and then implying there are stolen goods for sale all the time, but we stopped that for the commonwealth games. by Snoith (Sat 12th Sep 2020 1:23am)

I'm getting a bike just to piss you off now by Snoith (Sat 12th Sep 2020 10:10pm)

Log by Snoith (Sun 13th Sep 2020 6:54pm)

I used to go to Chan's in Saltmarket every Sunday night on my way home to my flat. Loved it every time. Not sure if it's still there. by Snoith (Wed 23rd Sep 2020 7:15pm)

Best Kebab near Queen Street station is the shittest takeaway around, you may get food poisoning and punched, but if you're into that it'll be right up your street. by Snoith (Thu 24th Sep 2020 8:43pm)

The number 1 reason is that it's fun, Number 2 is that it is legal (as in, if other things which are currently illegal were legalised, some people would probably use those instead of drinking), and if alcohol was illegal people would drink less. Then you've got the other reasons: Tastes good, it's relaxing, lowers you inhibitions, it's social, helps you make friends, feels nice, can have health benefits, reduces stress and anxiety...and many more. There are drawbacks of course, if you overdo it, then you'll have a range of problems. by Snoith (Mon 28th Sep 2020 11:26am)

Yeah, so it's about reducing the spread of covid 19 which has killed over a million people worldwide and we have no vaccine for. The schools being back is probably widely agreed as being one of the most important factors when it comes to keeping the economy going, and not fucking up a generations education. The pubs having some restrictions on them to reduce the spread in these areas, like shutting earlier and limited group size. Each extra thing that opens up, increases the risk. So a bit like, if you have one drink before driving, you might be fine to drive, but if you have 3 drinks, that exponentially increases the risk. Are you asking why the pubs can't open normally? As in we only have two options, open everything normally, or close everything? Opening schools is vastly more important than opening pubs from 10pm to 12 and having big groups in there when they are open. It's pretty simple really. by Snoith (Tue 29th Sep 2020 1:15pm)

Yeah the schools are a shambles tbf, there was never going to be a way of sending all the kids back at once and keep them socially distanced. I didnt realise they were letting them out of school grounds at lunchtimes though. Feel like the government and directors of education could be doing a lot more to lower the spread in schools. Unless they're doing the herd immunity by the backdoor approach by Snoith (Tue 29th Sep 2020 2:53pm)

https://www.pressfruit.co.uk/ by Snoith (Wed 30th Sep 2020 8:59pm)

Your arms must've been killing you by Snoith (Thu 1st Oct 2020 7:53pm)

Assuming this year you mean Girlfriend's Telly by Snoith (Thu 1st Oct 2020 8:31pm)

Tesco sell it by Snoith (Sat 3rd Oct 2020 1:13am)

Do you usually ask people on the street for just eat codes aye? by Snoith (Sun 4th Oct 2020 2:29pm)

A jewellers? Can you remember the signage colours? Harold and Sons is one of the first shops you'll hit as you enter Argyle Arcade, full of silver/gold rings, it's green and gold signage. How big was the shop? How many staff? All guys? by Snoith (Wed 7th Oct 2020 11:49pm)

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186534-d20292593-Reviews-Argyll_Arcade-Glasgow_Scotland.html#REVIEWS This has a photo of the window by Snoith (Wed 7th Oct 2020 11:52pm)

I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, is it a necessary thing? I'd say yes. I think if everyone had followed the current rules correctly, we probably wouldn't need to bring in these measures, but have a feeling that most people bent the rules when it suited them (and quite a few who completely ignored them). I've seen a few groups obviously breaking the 2 household rules, and previously the 3 household rule, and loads breaking the 2m rule (in fairness that's hard to maintain all the time, but obviously some people try harder than others at that one). Big groups of of 6 different households at a table then mixing with the next table etc was always going to cause issues. Every time I've driven past bananamoon it looks like a free for all. Seen some restaurants/cafes/bars that were following the rules/some that paid lip service/some that didn't seem to care. Seen some people having people over to their houses/flats and not caring about rules, heard of parties going on. Genuinely feel bad for the business and people who tried their best to follow the rules, and a bit pissed of at those who didn't and are now moaning about the new restrictions. I think the 16 day lockdown is necessary to try to reduce transmission rate (if this doesn't work we're in real trouble, as it will need a stricter lockdown) - and these measures are to prevent having to close schools and other workplaces. The decision is based on a big increase in transmission and if it continues it will overwhelm ICUs and then any emergency medical condition becomes much more life threatening. It's also trying to lower the spread as if it keeps increasing it could be very difficult to bring it back under control without a very strict 3/4 week circuit breaker lockdown. Heard people say, but the Sweden model is working - thing is, as a country we're nowhere near the levels of social compliance that swedes are, so like a naughty wean we need more supervision/rules. Also Sweden have a much higher death rate to countries of similar sizes. It was also (and still is) a massive gamble to take on a virus we still know very little about. by Snoith (Fri 9th Oct 2020 12:49am)

There are quite a few reasons why they've said cafes can stay open, the main one was to help prevent social isolation for people who need the contact. Sturgeon said yesterday that if there's confusion around it then unfortunately they'll have to come down on the side of preventing the spread of covid and close them all. Cafes are usually small, seat less than or around 20, you can't usually pre-book a table (so less likely to have a big group of 6), less likely to have 6 people from different areas and households turn up at a cafe to meet for dinner than at a restaurant. (I know that was against the rules anyway, didnt stop people doing it). The queues actually show it's working, all of those people outside would be inside somewhere else, and there's probably quite a majority of people not wanting to wait in queues who would've went to a restaurant if it was open. They're not just leaving cafes open for a laugh, it's so there's at least an option for people to meet if they feel the need for interaction. Honestly, they are trying to make really hard decisions for the good of the whole country. It's not like they've not thought about it. They're trying to avoid a much harsher lockdown. by Snoith (Sat 10th Oct 2020 3:28pm)

Well, did a quick Google and this came up, as long as it's not this one. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/inside-killer-alexander-pacteaus-flat-6489472 Tbh the flats are average sale price of £140k, which is very cheap for the west end, so rental would be about £700 for a decent 2 bedroom. The street doesn't look very picturesque like many other areas in the west end, is mainly what looks like 1960s built flats, doesn't mean it isn't a nice place to live though, close to Anniesland and the west end, not too far from Maryhill.. by Snoith (Mon 12th Oct 2020 5:29pm)

It's an Innes & Gunn bar which has a micro brewery in it by Snoith (Mon 19th Oct 2020 11:24pm)

Come on, what celebrity is it? We all want to know. by Snoith (Wed 21st Oct 2020 11:10am)

Oh wow, that's amazing! No wonder you want it framed. by Snoith (Wed 21st Oct 2020 12:20pm)

Nothing on twitter about it, so hopefully not by Snoith (Wed 21st Oct 2020 8:38pm)

Disgusted is a bit strong, as much as Glasgow Council can be dicks, I think they were legitimately trying to enforce the new rules/law in this case. Eusebi's is definitely not a wee cafe in my eyes - I'd go there for dinner in normal circumstances, where as I wouldn't book tinderbox for dinner. It's not easy, the government are only trying to do their best to protect lives, and the council are only trying to help in this instance. Not like they just turned up an shut a cafe that seats 10 people. Probably needed more clear definitions of seating capacity instead of using cafe/restaurants, and as has been said, if the virus doesn't slow down cafes will be shut next. by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:12pm)

"It defines a cafe as premises "where the primary business activity is the sale of non-alcoholic drinks, snacks or light meals". by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:23pm)

Yeah that should be closed too. by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:29pm)

It's not just a deli though, it's also a restaurant by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:26pm)

The logic was/is - the government are trying to limit the amount of interactions households are having to prevent the spread of coronavirus - they closed restaurants and pubs to do this. They left cafes open so that there were still places people could go to interact and prevent isolation. Obviously closing restaurants and pubs limits the interactions people are having. They have been explaining this exact thing on the daily briefings for the last 2 weeks every day. If you don't understand try watching some, or read the government advice on their website. Of course the virus isn't less likely to spread in a Costa, but it's less likely to spread as it would in a Costa AND a eusebi's AND a the counting house. Only having 25% of food places open obviously reduces the risk. by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:49pm)

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/nicola-sturgeon-confirms-restaurants-in-the-central-belt-must-close-and-admits-lack-of-clarity-on-issue/ar-BB19Rquu A 48s video of the daily briefing, if you don't understand the reason, try watching the briefings, they really do give you all the info and reasoning behind all the decisions. by Snoith (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:53pm)

Dennistoun was named the 8th coolest neighbourhood in the world a few weeks ago. https://www.timeout.com/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-world by Snoith (Tue 27th Oct 2020 7:48pm)

My first visit to see my niece at the maternity hospital, big signs up saying no smoking on hospital grounds etc... couple of folk smoking right at the doorway, and surrounding the door was about 100 fag butts. Some people have no sense of decency, they just think what can I get away with without repercussion, no thought that it might negatively affect other people. Same people that speed on the roads, drop litter, put their feet on train seats, leave their dugs shite lying, don't follow covid rules, park like arseholes, etc... - Scotland is full of them, they totally ruin the place, id like to think it's only a small amount of people, but sometimes it feels like it's more like half of them. by Snoith (Fri 30th Oct 2020 11:18pm)

That was worth clicking on the link by Snoith (Fri 30th Oct 2020 11:23pm)

Had to take a look, why the fuck are they blurring the other people's faces, as if she's solely to blame or something by Snoith (Sat 31st Oct 2020 12:54pm)

Yeah I wouldn't put it past those scumbags by Snoith (Sat 31st Oct 2020 12:58pm)

They've taken quotes from the Reddit post by Snoith (Sat 31st Oct 2020 12:57pm)

That looks heavy shite by Snoith (Sun 1st Nov 2020 1:54am)

They could put in the odd random vehicle check to act as a deterrent, tbh I'm starting to think those in charge of police Scotland have an agenda by Snoith (Sun 1st Nov 2020 12:51pm)

On your doorstep by Snoith (Fri 6th Nov 2020 1:27pm)

Apologies, the government advised that if you'd like to pay your respects this year you should do so on your doorstep. To avoid unnecessary journeys and contact in level 3 areas due to the ongoing pandemic. by Snoith (Fri 6th Nov 2020 1:57pm)

Not just the West End, anywhere with high demand tends to go for a good bit over the home report, especially if it's in good condition. Pretty much all of the West End and Southside go for more than the home report, as well as many areas in City centre and East End, it can happen when you start going further out too, so places like Giffnock, Busby, Scotstoun, Bearsden, Bishopbriggs can be a good bit over too. Anniesland isn't quite as crazy as other areas of the West End, but will still go for a bit over depending on the property Assuming you also know the bad news about mortgages, anything you go above the home report you have to pay up front, so any fees + deposit + amount over, you'll need to have in the bank. It's a shock to the system. by Snoith (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:12pm)

Yeah, tbh I thought the amount on top would come down with the current situation. Got my first place a couple of years ago and it was hard going, got completely outbid on a number of occasions, people who are moving home tend to have more equity and can use some of their old homes value to outgun new buyers, sometimes you're being out bid by prospective landlords. You'll get there eventually, we had to settle for a place that needed a small amount of modernising and was a bit further out, but managed to get it for about 4% over. Some of the ones further in were 20% over which was madness by Snoith (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:24pm)

You're not supposed to gather in large groups, maybe a fire alarm? Or students celebrating Biden's victory in the US election? How huge we talking, how did you know it was students? by Snoith (Sun 8th Nov 2020 2:38am)

It's a jelly tot, never heard it called either of those 2 atrocities that you've mentioned by Snoith (Sun 8th Nov 2020 3:29pm)

I think they're some VL from Preston by the looks of it, famous for its TK Maxx which is biggest in Lancashire. Obviously they've never actually been to Glasgow, as we'd have heard about them getting dropkicked off the Finnieston cran in the news by Snoith (Mon 9th Nov 2020 9:22pm)

By buying stuff up and selling it on at an inflated price, get to fuck. by Snoith (Tue 10th Nov 2020 10:27am)

This boy is a multi millionaire trying to make sure he keeps making more money, owns Soho and Bucks bar amongst others. Just arranged a gathering of older people who are more vulnerable to coronavirus under the banner of a protest, during a pandemic. He doesn't seem to understand that the substantial meal bit is to limit the alcohol intake and chances of people visiting multiple venues in one outing. I feel bad for the staff, but I've never met a poor bar owner (still feel bad for them, but not many of them are skint). Selfish and frankly dangerous behaviour, aye we all want to be back in the pub, but when they do open I won't be back in any of his. by Snoith (Tue 10th Nov 2020 10:14pm)

It's not punishment, we're not being punished for our bad behaviour. They're trying to stop our hospitals being overwhelmed by covid patients meaning they have to make choices about which patients, with any life threatening conditions, receive treatment (deciding who should live or die). You're on here moaning the pub isn't open, wise up by Snoith (Tue 10th Nov 2020 10:19pm)

Anyone that says "triggered" is a wee dick, pass it on by Snoith (Thu 12th Nov 2020 6:25pm)

Not supposed to go outside your council area just now, but suppose at that time it's going to be very low risk (of passing anything on due to hardly anyone being around, and of getting questioned on it). Still bending/breaking the rules though by Snoith (Fri 13th Nov 2020 10:16pm)

Just saying haha, but I'm no wrong by Snoith (Sat 14th Nov 2020 12:54am)

It's not really about precieved fairness, it's due to the number of cases in the area. Glasgow has a 7 day positive rate per 100k of 251.9, Edinburgh is almost 3 times as low at 86.3. The surrounding areas of Glasgow are also almost as high as Glasgow, the areas surrounding Edinburgh are much lower. I'm not sure what the reasons are for this, but for some reason the virus isn't spreading as much in these areas, I doubt it's one single factor, but the main way it spreads is through people interacting with people outside their household, so I'd imagine through in Edinburgh they're not mixing as much. I think Glasgow suffers from people who live in surrounding areas (North and South Lanarkshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire etc...) travelling into Glasgow for things like shopping and restaurants, and events (seen plenty of people posting they were at Glasgow or in town for lunch who don't live in the city). It's not fun, but it's not really about fairness. Edit : if you want to see the cases by area go here https://public.tableau.com/profile/phs.covid.19#!/vizhome/COVID-19DailyDashboard_15960160643010/Overview You can clearly see how much higher the central belt is, it's either level 4 now or the NHS will get overran, and the likelihood is people might ignore the rules at Christmas for whatever reason they feel justifies it, so if they don't go down now, then they'll be out of hand after Christmas. by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 7:20pm)

Here here, I don't get why people don't realise their lack of following the rules that were in place has caused us to go into level 4. by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 7:28pm)

Have you looked at the infection rates in each area? Glasgow and the surrounding area a 3 times as high as Edinburgh, what would be unfair is shutting down Edinburgh. by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 7:25pm)

Well it's now law that you can't travel outwith your local council area, if people want to break the law to go Christmas shopping then that's up to them, absolutely stupid considering the current circumstances. If they do, and cases rise there, then guess what will happen? That's right, they'll have to shut Edinburgh as well as Glasgow, and probably up to almost Christmas by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 7:36pm)

Fuck, thanks for letting me know by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 8:28pm)

Never said you didn't follow the rules or didn't believe in the virus, just saying that when people do break them it causes us to have to take actions like a tier 4 lockdown to lower cases. by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 9:28pm)

Out of interest, what are you studying? by Snoith (Fri 20th Nov 2020 11:33pm)

I was buying beer from these guys during lockdown, was very decent. They just opened a wee bar right at Milngavie train station at the start of the year as well, which I hope survives as I only got to go once https://www.jawbrew.co.uk/ I was buying from them instead of brewdog or drygate, Brewdog I've went off of due to their nefarious business practices I'm pretty sure Drygate are still owned by Tennents and William's Bros btw, their beer is still very decent, just not as small as business as people might think, still local though by Snoith (Sat 21st Nov 2020 12:52pm)

Yeah they used to be at Hillington, moved to Milngavie at the start of the year and now have their own wee brewery and a bar near the station. Amazing! Yeah Wave is great, tried a few, really liked Surf as well by Snoith (Sat 21st Nov 2020 4:06pm)

When I was there in January the guy told me they'd been renting time at an existing one and this brewery was going to be theirs. It's not too long to Milngavie on the train from Queen Street, just over 20 mins, bar is pretty small, but worth a visit for the beer, and if you fancy a walk round the reservoir on a nice day it's not from that either by Snoith (Sat 21st Nov 2020 4:18pm)

I'd agree with that, I get a bit on edge near central in normal times, even during the day I pop my headphones off, there's just a dodgy vibe as soon as you get near the 4 corners, under the bridge or union Street, other bits even quite near it are fine, just around that area is dodgy by Snoith (Sat 21st Nov 2020 9:09pm)

I've found a good/great substitute for almost everything that's vegan, apart from cheese (and maybe eggs). Tried violife, the smoked applewood, various others. Nothing compared to a good cheese. by Snoith (Fri 27th Nov 2020 1:03pm)

I quite liked the Wicked dairy free vanilla ice cream, there are quite a few different ones that Tesco stock, including own brand choc ices, and a Ben & Jerry's one. As for chocolate, I usually like dark chocolate anyway, usually the higher percentage dark chocolate is dairy free, however because they are produced in a factory with other dairy products, they don't have the vegan labels on them. Asda had some good white and normal chocolate own brand bars that were quite nice, and there are some brand ones like Galaxy, but they cost a fortune for a small bar, so I went for the Asda ones. by Snoith (Fri 27th Nov 2020 1:23pm)

Queen's Park if you're on the Southside Partick Thistle if you're in the West End by Snoith (Fri 27th Nov 2020 7:12pm)

What kind of dogs are those? by Snoith (Sat 28th Nov 2020 11:48pm)

Be sure to check the actual valuation on the home report, if it's on rightmove (or another site) for offers over 60k, then it's probably valued at 5 or 10k over that amount, you almost always need to pay at least the valuation by Snoith (Tue 1st Dec 2020 6:16pm)

http://scotgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab Loads of them out, including "yes sir ice can boogie" by Snoith (Thu 3rd Dec 2020 1:22pm)

"14 fucking places that immigrants might live in Glasgow" by Snoith (Tue 8th Dec 2020 1:20pm)

You're a wee VL by Snoith (Tue 8th Dec 2020 6:57pm)

It's a tiny dose of the virus, they've not snuck polonium into it. Cmon, are you at it? I'd assume if you got cancer you'd take medical treatment for that? Or just let nature take it's course? If you smoke, eat processed meats (sausages, bacon, burgers), drink alcohol - those things will all give you cancer, seriously read about it. Even air pollution. There's a lot to be scared of in this world, but getting a wee jag that's been rigourlsly tested isn't one of them. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zBkVCpbNnkU by Snoith (Tue 8th Dec 2020 6:55pm)

Most vaccines aren't given to people with serious underlying health conditions afaik, so people undergoing cancer treatment, or those with seriously compromised immune systems. That's why it is so important for people who don't have serious health problems to get vaccinated, the herd immunity only works if enough people get it. Explains it here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zBkVCpbNnkU by Snoith (Tue 8th Dec 2020 7:02pm)

What does this have to do with the sirens in Drumchapel? Are you suggesting this is somehow linked? Police Scotland did put out a statement saying it was unexplained, that generally means it's one of a few things, but usually rules out a few things too. I'm not going to speculate, but you can Google what it means. Edit: They also say he was found injured by Snoith (Wed 9th Dec 2020 9:31pm)

No referendum by 2025 is 10/11 on the betting exchanges, and if it does happen then it's evens that we get independence by Snoith (Fri 11th Dec 2020 12:43am)

Most of Glasgow is in Lanarkshire though. Lanarkshire isn't just modern day North and South Lanarkshire (those are just council areas) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanarkshire by Snoith (Fri 11th Dec 2020 8:59pm)

Erm, you've edited your previous comment where you said Glasgow isn't and has never been part of Lanarkshire, so, it wasn't wrong when I posted it. You could at least admit your mistake by Snoith (Fri 11th Dec 2020 10:01pm)

How come all the conspiracy theories are always saying the vaccine is bad? I want to see some that say it gives you x-ray vision or super intelligence or something. by Snoith (Sat 12th Dec 2020 11:02pm)

Nailed it, there's a few things I've learned from all this, and one of them is that most people aren't willing to modify their behaviour if it doesn't suit them. Seen so many examples of it from people I thought would know better by Snoith (Sat 12th Dec 2020 11:14pm)

Yeah the directors have left, statement on Facebook about it here https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3772280259490919&id=183843185001329&__tn__=%2As%2As-R by Snoith (Sun 13th Dec 2020 2:00am)

Call out GOURANGA! and be happy! Those were the days by Snoith (Sun 13th Dec 2020 2:06am)

Sloan's Oran Mor Sherbrooke Castle House for an Art lover West Brewery Old Fruitmarket St Luke's Boclair House Pollockshields Burgh Hall Trades Hall by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 1:05am)

Think the bit about the wedding planner was where I gave up by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 12:04pm)

I think I can speak for everyone here when I say, you need to smoke less of whatever it is you've been smoking. by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 8:40pm)

No, I don't think that's it. I don't think wee eejits leaving their rubbish at a bus stop is because they can't differentiate between man made items and nature, that's probably why groups of Neds don't accidently end up in the middle of the gardening section at b&q having a swally. It's far more likely they've been brought up never being told it's inappropriate behaviour for a civilised person, or they're trying to show off in front of their peers (for some reason people that leave rubbish think it's a sign of weakness to be seen putting stuff in the bin, the other idiots would probably start slagging them off for it). Could be they just don't care, or they know there will be no punishment, probably a few of those mixed in together. by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 9:00pm)

Definitely worth comparing a few, might be lucky and get a bit of a deal by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 10:28pm)

That is quite cheap to be fair, is that just the venue hire with no catering? I remember Oran Mor being a good bit pricier (but that included catering), think their package was about £7k ish for 100 people, but they do smaller weddings too. Yeah I remember looking at Kevingrove, but was way too much by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 10:36pm)

Actually, that is why I do it, I'm pretty sure as a child at some point I've dropped something behind me, or left an open packet of crisps lying at home and my parent, or teacher has told me that's not acceptable, and that it should be put in the bin. I'm sure I've observed other people putting stuff in the bin, and I've copied what they're doing. Then as I've got older I've been able to form my own opinions on the matter based on what I've been taught. If I grew up without anyone telling me what was and wasn't socially acceptable, then there's a fair chance I'd be a total miscreant, as would anyone. If people weren't "scalded" for stuff then I think they'd behave very differently. If there were no punishments for theft, or assault, or drink driving, a lot of people would quite happily just take what they wanted, punch people they disagreed with and then drive home drunk. We're all products of our upbringing and the society we live in, not so much of the architecture that surrounds us. by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 11:00pm)

So basically nothing to do with people not understanding man made objects from nature then? by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 11:08pm)

Ah nice, yeah I'm not sure how much Oran Mor was without catering (in fact they might not allow your own catering if I remember correctly, although this might have changed now) Winter Gardens would be great by Snoith (Mon 14th Dec 2020 11:12pm)

Caption contest, go! by Snoith (Wed 16th Dec 2020 12:38pm)

Speaking the truth by Snoith (Sat 19th Dec 2020 11:44am)

Talking nonsense by Snoith (Sat 19th Dec 2020 11:43am)

I lol'd by Snoith (Sun 20th Dec 2020 5:15pm)

Was it a legitimate courier? All I can think is that they're the fake courier, or working with someone posing as a courier. Maybe hoping that you're gullible enough to hand over the item to someone in a high viz with a van who looks legitimate, even if they haven't paid you yet. Or they transfer you the courier money and possibly the item payment then courier asks/demands cash from you, you pay them and hand over the item, and they withdraw their PayPal payment. While you call up a fake courier number and they try to scam you again. The fact that it is so convoluted looks like they're trying to use some kind of distraction tactics. Or they could just be a really difficult genuine person, alarm bells and red flags all over it though. They're up to something. by Snoith (Mon 21st Dec 2020 11:26pm)

Yeah, Lenzie, Uddingston are good choices. Bearsden, Milngavie, and Giffnock may also be what you're after by Snoith (Tue 22nd Dec 2020 3:00pm)

Think a match is you've been near someone who has went on to be positive, but you could've walked past them on the street and not spent any significant amount of time with them. Only if you get a notification do you have to isolate by Snoith (Thu 24th Dec 2020 2:03pm)

Btw how fucking good are the Paddington films? I don't have kids, but heard Mark Kermode saying they were amazing on the radio one day, happened to notice one on nextflix or prime and sat and watched it with the missus, absolute class. by Snoith (Thu 24th Dec 2020 8:41pm)

https://wiki.glasgow.social/moving_to_glasgow by Snoith (Sat 2nd Jan 2021 7:01pm)

I don't want you to feel bad or anything, but you probably shouldn't be feeding ducks bread if you can avoid it, not good for their health (peas, oats, sweetcorn are much better for them) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-wildlife/keeping-our-ducks-healthy/why-is-bread-bad-for-ducks https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-feed-ducks by Snoith (Sat 2nd Jan 2021 7:21pm)

Who put the sign up? I'll agree it's a bit better than white bread, but it's still not doing them any, or much good. There are also other issues: "What the ducks don’t eat decays in the water, encouraging bacteria and algae which can poison ducks and other creatures making the water their home. Waste bread also attracts vermin such as rats." It would be fine if it was 1 in 10 people feeding them a bit of bread, but it tends to be most people in most places, and sometimes people are disposing of half a loaf. If you can give them something other than bread, it's definitely better for the ducks by Snoith (Sat 2nd Jan 2021 9:21pm)

The new government advice is avoid crowded areas, unless you can get a good pic or story for your insta timeline, then have at it by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 5:42pm)

Funny that face coverings are required outdoors by loads of other countries that have much lower infection rates that here though, but I'd be interested to see your research that covid doesn't spread outdoors, you should possibly show it to the WHO. Also, face coverings are advised by the Scottish government for places outdoors where social distancing isn't possible, looks like this would be one of those situations. I didn't even mention face coverings in my obviously jokey post either by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 6:25pm)

Yeah it's very shallow, I don't think it would go above your knees usually by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 6:38pm)

In what universe have you seen the guidance that says, stay 2m away from other households, and avoid crowed areas and thought that meant meet up with people where lots of other people are meeting people and stand right next to them? You're allowed to meet another household outdoors, but it's fairly obvious you shouldn't be meeting them in a situation like this. The problem here is, that these situations are going to increase the spread, which means more lockdowns, and more restrictions, it's like shooting yourself in the foot this kind of behaviour. Look at the meeting others outdoors/socialising bit for tier 4 here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/pages/protection-level-4/ What advert are you talking about? That's the two most recent, and at no point can I see any encouragement to meet anyone https://youtu.be/NYJJXcQVnrA https://youtu.be/-M6Wix5UDzY by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 6:57pm)

I am calm, I was just offering a bit of information, I'm not making radical claims or anything. Think you need to chill a bit. by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 9:29pm)

Probably me tbh, I worry about the amount of people in the world who when presented with a new bit of information, instead of thinking "that's interesting, I didn't know that" decide to become offended and reply with "who cares?" But then I remember that's what VL's are like and calm down a bit by Snoith (Sun 3rd Jan 2021 9:52pm)

That's still allowed, as long as you don't mix with another household when you're out by Snoith (Mon 4th Jan 2021 3:08pm)

Pretty sure that's a child, you can see the mum following behind at double the height by Snoith (Mon 4th Jan 2021 6:34pm)

Yeah, "child slips on ice in Victoria Park" is the concensus now I believe by Snoith (Mon 4th Jan 2021 10:44pm)

That boy at Timpson's is getting kicked squarely in the nuts by Snoith (Wed 6th Jan 2021 12:54pm)

Looks like this is taken at the 4 corners, think that building is the KFC now and the green dome is Fraser's 186 Argyle St https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRmbrdi8mAnrK6Xh8 Looking down Argyle Street towards Trongate by Snoith (Fri 8th Jan 2021 1:37pm)

There was a big Hercules flying about at the same time RRR221 from Brize Norton https://fr24.com/RRR221/26a0dd84 by Snoith (Thu 21st Jan 2021 4:25pm)

Yeah, probably a mix of that and training flights, noticed a few of them looping round and landing, then taking off again 2 mins later, then repeating that by Snoith (Thu 21st Jan 2021 4:52pm)

That part of the West End has always been super expensive (Dowanhill). It's probably the most expensive area of the city. Also this is a well finished duplex that is over 3000 square feet (about 280 Square meters), so huge. Has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a private garden (which is rare), a cinema room/gym and a private garage. You won't come across many properties of that size, with those features, in that area of the city, hence the price tag. For a decent sized 2 bed (about half the size of that thing) in Hyndland (with on street parking) you'd be looking at £300k, so £850k seems about right. I wouldn't call it madness, if I had the money to live there I'd love to. To buy something like that in London, in a decent area would set you back a few million, so it's not exactly London prices. by Snoith (Thu 21st Jan 2021 10:52pm)

Arseholes were panic buying it when I was out at the charcuterie in Hyndland earlier by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 6:32pm)

Garbage? I think you mean rubbish. And it's not "trucks", it's "bin lorries". Your only excuse/way out is to claim you're from North America. by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 9:47pm)

Lloyd's For-massy by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:05pm)

Careful now homie, I've gotten downvoted to dixieland for making a joke about this. Apparently citizens are very touchy about this subject, period That'll learn me, I better go do my math and see how my karma is To be honest I could care less, as it means I can start saying fanny more in public, like at Buchanan Galleries Mall by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:32pm)

Sorry, what? Who could point out what you turd? by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:56pm)

It was a joke, are jokes banned now or something? It was very clearly a joke by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:01pm)

Well, it was a joke, I've now made an edit to explain that, the goal wasn't to offend anyone over their use of language, it was to get a laugh (and I'll admit a cheap laugh). I genuinely thought you were having a laugh when you used "douchebag", but now I'm starting to think you said that seriously? That's pretty offensive dude by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:11pm)

Ahh fuck, I fucked it by Snoith (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:18pm)

DELETED I know, that's how Americans say it, they say "I could care less" When the correct term is "I couldn't care less" That's the joke by Snoith (Sun 24th Jan 2021 2:08am)