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I love pigeons <3 by esofagus (Thu 20th Aug 2020 4:59pm)

Hi, lurker here (first post) but like others, I’d be happy to help with small contribution for food or whatever. DM me with your PayPal if you’d like 🌈 by esofagus (Wed 9th Sep 2020 7:09pm)

Agree with this 100% by esofagus (Wed 9th Sep 2020 7:10pm)

Unashamedly jumping on this thread here. I've been lurking for a while, my husband and I are trying to move to Scotland. I've been doing some initial research on Rightmove and the whole price thing is really baffling. For those properties that have a Home Report attached to the listing (or that you just put your email in and get it sent automatically) - I've seen anything from a 10% to 30% difference from the HR. I can sort of understand 10% but 30% - what's the point of trying to catch a buyer who is looking in a certain bracket if then the base offers price turns out to be 30% higher? I guess once you see the HR, then that answers if for you, but so many agencies don't list it, and until I've sold my house I don't really want to phone around the agencies and potentially get on their nerves. EDIT - typo. by esofagus (Thu 10th Sep 2020 3:15pm)

You're right, it's just that being unfamiliar with the Scottish system (I'm in England), having to ring the agency for info takes me back to 2000 when I bought my first house and they'd send you the details by post! Happy times...not ;) by esofagus (Thu 10th Sep 2020 3:48pm)

This particular aspect of the Scottish system is very hard to wrap one's head around, I agree. However, in England it's worse in so many ways - like the fact that your buyer is not committed until weeks, possibly months down the line at the stage of exchange of contracts. That's insane, and when I try to explain it to people outside the UK they're like, whattt? Looking forward to doing things the Scottish way, despite the 'quirky' pricing. by esofagus (Thu 10th Sep 2020 3:50pm)

The English system is truly terrible, apart from the slightly more transparent prices at the point of advertising- but that’s about it, and that’s offset by the fact that buyers then usually try to go back on their offer after the survey. The whole thing is broken but I guess it must be in the interest of Boris and his cronies to keep it that way. 🙄 by esofagus (Thu 10th Sep 2020 4:19pm)

That would be too logical! by esofagus (Fri 11th Sep 2020 1:11pm)

You would have thought supermarkets had learnt a lesson and put limits at the first signs, but clearly not 🙄 by esofagus (Wed 23rd Sep 2020 9:40pm)

I agree. Someone I know posted something like that on FB the other day with the ominous and obligatory title “and so it begins” (damn LoTR cliches) and I thought, mate, you’re not helping. by esofagus (Wed 23rd Sep 2020 10:26pm)

I lived in Brighton for over 20 years and I always thought it surely must be the dog shit capital of the U.K. by esofagus (Mon 28th Sep 2020 11:42pm)

This is making me feel even more confident about my decision to move to Glasgow. My husband and I are selling the house in England and can’t wait to be in Glasgow. I have been lurking on this forum for a while and it’s true that people here seem so incredibly helpful! by esofagus (Tue 29th Sep 2020 8:14pm)

Can the whole country survive this? At this point the only businesses that can thrive are supermarkets and healthcare. Maybe hairdressers. Music venues, gone. Non food retail, gone. Bars and clubs, kaputt. Travel, ha ha ha! Bookshops - can’t touch books. Maybe only software developers working from home can keep going? Don’t get me wrong - I’m not a Covid denier and I’ve been wearing a face mask since March (when everybody laughed at me for doing so). But I can’t see how cities can bounce back from this any time soon. Eventually they will - civilisation has survived plagues, fires, wars. But it might take a very long time. by esofagus (Tue 6th Oct 2020 11:11pm)

Globally, a lot of bookstores are quarantining books for 72 hours (whether that makes sense or not - apparently contagion by contact is less likely than initially thought). A friend of mine works in an independent bookshop in NYC and they still only do pickups because they’re too small to be able to handle social distancing, book quarantine and so on. It’s hard to stay positive. by esofagus (Tue 6th Oct 2020 11:28pm)

If I get a really bad migraine, I will take 2 x Paramols + 400mg Ibuprofen. I take them at the same time, zero problems, I make sure I have some food in my stomach because of the Ibuprofen. Your pain sounds extreme though so I think you need a prescription for some better stuff. by esofagus (Thu 8th Oct 2020 12:12am)

Your post is giving me strength to face the next two months! I’m from the South East but I’ve been living in the North West for the past 3 years, it didn’t work out and I’m selling my house and moving to Glasgow ASAP. The whole thing is a logistical nightmare so I’m stressed AF but seeing that photo and above all, reading your post helped so much. I’m an autumn person and after 20+ years in the south east I couldn’t take it anymore. It’s turned into a fucking desert with no seasons. I’m originally from northern Italy where, at least when I was growing up, we had seasons. There are many reasons why I want to move to Scotland and Glasgow in particular, but seasons and the fact that autumn looks like autumn over there is one of them 😊 by esofagus (Fri 9th Oct 2020 7:37pm)

I lived mostly in Brighton and a couple of East/West Sussex suburbs. Notched up a 6 month stint in London back in the 90s too. The only saving grace of where I live now is that it’s only 2 hours on the train to Glasgow, so I used to come up a lot, until, of course, Covid 😒 by esofagus (Fri 9th Oct 2020 7:50pm)

Omg Hove Actually 😅!!! Yes, that would be great! I have plenty of stories of substandard but insanely overpriced housing, starting from my room on campus at Sussex Uni. These days students have no idea of how we used to slum it 😆 by esofagus (Sat 10th Oct 2020 12:36am)

It must be really dependant on location and number of available drivers because Hermes is very good where I live (near Lancaster, trying to move to Glasgow hence lurking on this forum). It was pretty good where I lived before, just outside Brighton. However it was pretty abysmal in central Brighton. I will actually miss my miserable but actually kinda of ok Hermes delivery man once I've moved as he's delivered to our house at least twice a week in the past few months. by esofagus (Fri 16th Oct 2020 1:09am)

This is heaven for me 😍🍁🍂🍁🍂 by esofagus (Fri 16th Oct 2020 10:31am)

I didn't know that! by esofagus (Mon 19th Oct 2020 4:02pm)

That was my first thought too. by esofagus (Tue 20th Oct 2020 8:14pm)

Here’s my 2 pence’ worth of amateur sociology: goths are a subculture that associates itself with literacy, history, relatively obscure music , androgyny, art, poetry. That’s pretty much a chav/bam/ignoramus’ anathema. Can’t understand something? Then it has to go. (Disclaimer: I toyed with Goth aesthetics and music in my youth). by esofagus (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 6:50pm)

Nu-metal was a pile of wank and nothing to do with real goth. But then I'm old so to me, Goth equals Sisters of Mercy, early Cure, Bauhaus etc etc. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 7:01pm)

Chop them up. by esofagus (Tue 27th Oct 2020 11:15am)

And Rome. Rome has a huge problem with waste disposal. The historic centre is fine but as soon as you stray outside the tourist route, you'll see it. by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 2:38pm)

I don't mean to justify this but I lived in Brighton for 20+ years and it was just as bad. by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 2:37pm)

I’m going to miss out on that now (move won’t happen until December at the very earliest) but hopefully my next autumn will be in Glasgow. It’s my favourite season and November is my favourite month ☺️ by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:24pm)

Hove *Actually*, you mean? 😅 But yeah. And I always used to say that Brighton was the dogshit capital of Europe. by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:20pm)

What I don’t understand is, why not make the “Offers Over” base price the same as the Home Report? I mean, it’s a waste of time all round to say offers over 100 if it’s actually 120. Especially when they legally have to disclose the Home Report value on request. by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:31pm)

Yeah, estate agents tactics I guess 🙄 It’s a very shortsighted approach. Personally, and this is the third time I’m selling a house, I’d rather not waste time with a buyer who can’t quite afford it, and who might find themselves 3 months down the line with a mortgage offer that’s been withdrawn, or someone who will try to renegotiate the price over a crack in the wallpaper. But I don’t rule the world (unfortunately). [Yet 😈] by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 6:52pm)

😅😅😅 by esofagus (Fri 6th Nov 2020 7:02pm)

I had the misfortune of using Scottish Power for a year or so and they were the worst company I have ever, EVER, EVER had to deal with. It was a nightmare all round, a nightmare to cancel too. I would rather eat my own eyeballs than use SP again. by esofagus (Mon 9th Nov 2020 5:39pm)

EU nationals now will be in the same position as you thanks to Brexit (disclosure: dual EU/British national here). Also, google “U.K. government hostile environment”. I would personally choose to study in a country that is not going to try to boot me out the moment I get my qualifications. PS - this is a U.K. wide problem, obviously. by esofagus (Thu 12th Nov 2020 11:16am)

I hope you’re right. I have zero trust in this government. by esofagus (Thu 12th Nov 2020 11:52am)

This is a very old tactic. Years ago - I'm talking over 15 years ago, back when I lived in Brighton, someone rang the doorbell with pretty much the same spiel (minus the iPad back then). He'd caught me while I was on the phone so I wasn't prepared, and I stupidly gave him all my info, and the next thing I knew I'd switched suppliers to Southern Electrics (now SSE). I kinda figured out what was happening after a while but at that point I rolled with it. SSE turned out to be a very good supplier but I did make a complaint on how it was done. by esofagus (Tue 17th Nov 2020 2:17pm)

You hear so many stories about cosmetic surgery or dental surgery tourism. Yes it can be cheaper but but what if he gets complications once he got home? It's not uncommon and I speak from experience. I'm female, had some cosmetic surgery about 15 years ago, very good private hospital in Brighton (Nuffield). Still had some complications which I since found out are very common. I had to be rushed into surgery 3 days after the operation. It was all resolved but it cost me another £2,000. But I was able to go back to the same hospital, see my surgeon and have top quality care. I'm not dismissing the quality of care abroad just because it's abroad (I myself am from 'abroad') but continuity of care really really matters. Imagine the cost of flights (with short notice), hotels etc to go back and have it readdressed? Now imagine that and the extra hassle in the Covid era? EDIT: adding that, you don't get an extra holiday after surgery. If he's having a breast reduction, I can assure him that the weeks following the surgery won't be much of a holiday. He will have restricted upper body movement, won't be able to lift shit, and when he first sits up in bed in the morning he will curse the moment he was born. by esofagus (Sat 21st Nov 2020 7:35pm)

As someone who is desperately trying to move to Glasgow (I live 2 hours away in the NW of England), I feel exactly the same. Because of Covid I haven't been up there since the end of February and I miss the city so much. I hope Glaswegians realise that they live somewhere really special - despite all the city's known problems (but what big city hasn't got its share of those). by esofagus (Wed 2nd Dec 2020 1:53pm)

Beautiful! by esofagus (Mon 7th Dec 2020 5:25pm)

Happy New Year folks and pray (even non-religiously) for my house sale to finally go through so that I can get to Scotland. We were supposed to have moved there over a month ago now. Get me out of Little Brexit England! by esofagus (Fri 1st Jan 2021 2:38pm)

I’m not that sheltered, honestly 😆 I’ve lived in shitty parts of London, then Brighton. It’s just the past 3 and a half years we ended up moving to a really quiet place (Morecambe, which is a shithole, but the part where we live is very safe and quiet) and without going too much into the damage this place has done to my mind, it’s hard to have a firm grasp on reality 😏 by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 5:29pm)

Much appreciate the replies - very reassuring. I’d read about the football and marches before, but I’m not too worried about that as this is only a short term rental. I’m really hoping to be in my own place by the summer...Still, the good thing with Airbnb is that you don’t have to commit for a long period so if it sucks we can find another place. by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 5:26pm)

Gotcha 😬 by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 5:32pm)

I don’t think so, as I’m Italian, naturalised British. My point was that I’m not going to stay in that flat for very long. by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 5:46pm)

I love the city, I love Scotland and have always felt so welcome there. My husband is English (from Dorset) and can’t wait to get away from Brexit England. by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 5:58pm)

Which makes Scotland ALL the more appealing. by esofagus (Fri 8th Jan 2021 6:41pm)

I can’t wait to be a citizen of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:14pm)

Thank you so much, that’s very helpful! by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:14pm)

Thank you! Green doesn’t suit me so I’m good 🙂 by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:13pm)

Thank you so much! 🙌🏻 by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:12pm)

I’ve been to Barrowland! That was the last time I was in town before Covid hit 😒 Hubs and I went to see Sleater Kinney. Little did I know that I wouldn’t get to leave fucking Lancashire for months on end. by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:17pm)

I love my pharmaceuticals 😅 by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:15pm)

Thank you! I’ve travelled a fair bit and I consider myself fairly streetwise, but you know what it’s like when it comes to living somewhere as opposed to travelling. Plus I’ve been pretty much housebound foe 11 months now and only talk to pigeons and squirrels. by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 8:20pm)

Super helpful, thank you 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sat 9th Jan 2021 10:57pm)

That's heartbreaking. by esofagus (Mon 11th Jan 2021 1:46pm)

I'm the one who asked about Bridgeton (after scouring the sub to see if that question had already been answered). I can honestly say that the replies to my question were really helpful and confirmed the usefulness of this sub. I understand how frustrating it might be for local people to see questions like that, but isn't it part and parcel of a local sub run by local people (that sounds like The League of Gentlemen) ? I'll add that once I've moved to Glasgow (soon, I hope!) and become one of you weegies, I'll do my utmost to return the favour and help on this sub too. It's been so helpful over the past few months to lurk on this sub and learn more about your city while I patiently wait for my house sale to complete in the age of Covid. by esofagus (Mon 11th Jan 2021 2:03pm)

It's ok, I just felt I had to (over) explain XD by esofagus (Mon 11th Jan 2021 7:43pm)

That's a really cool picture. by esofagus (Tue 12th Jan 2021 1:21pm)

I hate summer too! I'm moving to Glasgow soon from the North West of England but I grew up in northern Italy. The stifling hot summers are something I really don't miss. Also, I think I have Summer SAD so too much harsh sunlight affects my mood in a negative way. by esofagus (Tue 19th Jan 2021 1:42pm)

I've been following your posts as we're fellow Brighton escapees (although I've been living near Lancaster for the past 3.5 years). I'm finally moving to Glasgow in just over a week and it will be interesting to compare our experiences once I've been there for a while! From an outsider point of view, Brighton had its share of crime and shit stuff going on, and the last few years I lived the homelessness and drugs problem became really evident (post-austerity). However I never had any trouble myself other than shit neighbours at one point. by esofagus (Sun 24th Jan 2021 4:08pm)

My friend, who is also a fellow Italian (I'm originally from Italy) - in fact she's from my same small home town, lived in London first, then moved to Edinburgh. When she got a job in Glasgow her friends there were like 'are you crazy? you'll get stabbed, etc etc'. She moved on the day after the wretched EU referendum. She said she never felt so welcome in Edinburgh - where they were always 'the Italian family' round the corner. She'd been campaigning for me to move to Glasgow ever since. by esofagus (Sun 24th Jan 2021 4:11pm)

I think cities are cities. Well, most of them, anyway. I remember when my husband and I went to Seattle in 2011 - people warning us about 'aggressive beggars'. We were used to Brighton so we felt totally prepared. I don't think we encountered a single one (despite making a Singles/Grunge pilgrimage to Pioneer Square). I've had people approaching me for money in Glasgow before, even when on my own, but I've never thought much of it. I find that usually a polite answer, or a 'sorry mate', does the job. Obviously there will always be unlucky circumstances. You just have to cross your fingers, I guess. by esofagus (Sun 24th Jan 2021 8:35pm)

Chavchill Square was the pits. I used to work in a nice enough area (round the corner from Jubilee Square) but gradually things got worse and by the time we left, in 2017, there were homeless people pretty much every other step. I'd lived there since University in 1994, with a couple of years away when I was in London, and the difference after the Tories got into power was staggering. by esofagus (Mon 25th Jan 2021 5:17pm)

Main stations are like that pretty much everywhere in Europe. If you have ever been near Milano Centrale or Milano Cadorna, or Roma Termini, you'll know what I'm talking about! I'd never choose to live very close to one. by esofagus (Wed 27th Jan 2021 11:18am)

Saving this post! by esofagus (Wed 27th Jan 2021 4:55pm)

Funny you should say that - I used them when I sold my first house in Brighton back in 2013. I think they were somehow linked to our estate agents and I got talked into using them. I was actually lucky because the paralegal who handled my sale was very good, but I think it was a fluke. I know from my subsequent two sales that a good solicitor is worth his/her weight in gold so I'm not willing to take any chances with conveyancing 'farms'! by esofagus (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 4:43pm)

Thank you, will check out those firms tomorrow! And thanks for the link! So true about Estate Agents. We had a great solicitor but our agent was useless and mislead us into thinking we were moving in December - so that's 2 months rent for a place we didn't use. Eh oh. We had a great solicitor though, so hopefully I'll find someone good here too. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 5:46pm)

Thank you, I’ll get a quote! As I said in my post, I’ve been lucky so far with solicitors who reply to emails and phone calls - it would be nice to have a similar experience here! by esofagus (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 11:54pm)

That’s excellent thanks for the recommendation! by esofagus (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 11:52pm)

Thank you so much. My friend said that solicitors have access to sold prices - I don’t know if it’s the same as in England, where you would be able to look it up on the Land Registry website (for a charge) way before it goes on Rightmove. I used to work for a commercial estate agency and we had a corporate subscription. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 11:51pm)

I feel the same. Also, lockdowns clearly haven’t worked in the long term - not here, not in other European countries. It made sense last year at first but now, what are we going to do, rinse and repeat forever? This strategy isn’t working. I’m not a Covid denier by any means and I follow the rules, but it doesn’t make sense anymore. by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 12:06am)

I also question some of the rules, which seem to be more designed to give people a false sense of security and the illusion (or delusion?) that they’re “saving lives”. On my drive up to Scotland we stopped at the motorway services and every other sink in the loos was taped off for socia distancing. The screens on the road with “STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES”. It’s like when people clapped for the NHS. To me it feels like populism-stoking posturing. I follow all the rules but I find some are absolutely ridiculous. by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 10:14am)

The worst, with Brighton water in second place - you might as well suck on a piece of chalk. by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 1:18pm)

I think you're probably right. Just moved from Lancashire and the water there is really good too. 4 days into my new life in Scotland and I have to say I can't tell the difference, but I remember the horrendous water in London and Brighton. It used to wreck all the appliances, and my hair. by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 1:23pm)

Thanks! Am I correct in thinking that I can make an offer without waiting for things to get to a closing date and before registering my interest? by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 1:40pm)

That's really helpful, thank you. I've just spoken to a few solicitors and one in particular said pretty much what you said. I've learnt a lot in a few hours! by esofagus (Thu 4th Feb 2021 5:55pm)

Thank you! by esofagus (Fri 5th Feb 2021 4:05pm)

That's what I keep hearing! by esofagus (Sat 6th Feb 2021 12:45pm)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I may well have questions. It's a bit of a minefield to navigate when you're used to the abominable English system. by esofagus (Mon 8th Feb 2021 6:46pm)

Beautiful picture! by esofagus (Tue 9th Feb 2021 9:04am)

I hope you birthday doesn't suck too much. These are tough times, hang in there. by esofagus (Tue 9th Feb 2021 9:24am)

Feeling the same too, sick of these endless lockdowns. My friend in Melbourne is again on lockdown from tomorrow for 5 days. It’s rinse and repeat. by esofagus (Fri 12th Feb 2021 12:25pm)

Worms! Takes me back to my Uni days. I still remember the song 😄 by esofagus (Sat 13th Feb 2021 10:07am)

Omg 😍 by esofagus (Sat 13th Feb 2021 5:28pm)

As an Italian, I can confirm that most people in Italy would consider Meucci to be the inventor of the telephone. But I don't mind too much if a Scotsman gets the glory ;) by esofagus (Sun 14th Feb 2021 3:53pm)

That really sucks. I had to move house twice when I lived in Brighton because of neighbours so I know how unsettling it is. Not much advice I can offer other than maybe play some white noise (or similar) through headphones. Brown noise is the best type to tune out sounds (although there's fuck all you can do to drown out bass). by esofagus (Sun 14th Feb 2021 3:58pm)

I would write again - resend the letters or emails in the style of a bill reminder. No response? Post it on social media. No response? Local paper. I've only been in Glasgow for 2 weeks and I'm currently renting with Airbnb so it's not my address but as soon as I have my own place I might have to do just that. The bins and litter situation really is something else. I've only seen more litter on the streets in Jamaica. EDIT: typos. by esofagus (Mon 15th Feb 2021 2:00pm)

You’re right 🤣 Councils are the worst. I worked at two big ones (County and City) down south for long stretches as a temp years ago. There are a lot of good people but also people who would not survive 5 minutes in the public sector, but they’re unsackable in those jobs. by esofagus (Mon 15th Feb 2021 4:43pm)

That’s insane, it’s Covid, not Ebola, most people experience flu like symptoms or even nothing at all. It makes me so angry that a “positive” results now being used to discriminate people. by esofagus (Mon 15th Feb 2021 10:24pm)

I’m sorry for your loss. The current restrictions must add an extra layer of shit to someone who is already having to grieve 😔 by esofagus (Wed 17th Feb 2021 8:04am)

Rough Guides and Lonely Planet are the two best series of travel guides out there. I know these surveys are probably not very scientific but Glasgow is definitely a very friendly place to outsiders - at least from my experience as one 😊 by esofagus (Thu 18th Feb 2021 2:44pm)

I went there literally today to find a post box. Can’t comment on what it’s like to live there but it looked very quiet. There’s a student accommodation block that looks quite nice compared to what I was used to in my student days, and the St Andrews in the Square church/building looks interesting, but of course it’s closed because of lockdown. by esofagus (Sat 20th Feb 2021 10:11pm)

😰 by esofagus (Sat 20th Feb 2021 10:14pm)

That’s the worst when an animal is in pain, I hope he gets better soon 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 11:23am)

Which one if you care to share with a newbie? by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 11:25am)

I’d take airplane noise over neighbours noise, yappy dogs and children going mental on a trampoline! by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 11:41am)

I haven’t been there yet! But might do tomorrow, meeting a friend who lives near there. Socially distanced walking socialising like all the cool kids do 😏 by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 12:16pm)

The Green was rammed today. I can see how Glaswegians take any opportunity for Vitamin D when they can 😄 by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 5:45pm)

I wonder if that’s what the gathering was yesterday on Glasgow Green? There was a bunch of people, I’d say 30-50 people, a sort of mix of adults/young people, some with kids, and we couldn’t figure out what they were doing. All standing by the obelisk. Husband caught one word, “unity”, so he wondered if it was some kind of unionist gathering but the demographic didn’t quite look right. by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 7:21pm)

That’s my past 12 months summed up really. by esofagus (Sun 21st Feb 2021 8:13pm)

Hey I love Bananarama by esofagus (Mon 22nd Feb 2021 10:38am)

Good Lord. They probably believe the earth is flat too because some guy on YouTube showed all the evidence. Yes, Nighthawks is one of my favourite paintings. I love Hopper. by esofagus (Mon 22nd Feb 2021 10:35am)

Same here. Sick of “rinse and repeat”. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Feb 2021 11:00am)

Given Boris’s track record though, his promises mean squat. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Feb 2021 6:52pm)

That’s not acceptable. Do you mean you’ve run out of pre-bought/made cocktails or you meant cocktail recipes? I hope the latter, and may I suggest sticking to tried and tested classics 🤓🍸 - the Diffords Guide website is your friend. by esofagus (Wed 24th Feb 2021 2:05pm)

Hang in there 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Fri 26th Feb 2021 10:16am)

Theresa May's "hostile environment" is the gift that keeps on giving. by esofagus (Fri 26th Feb 2021 11:06am)

Loved that show. by esofagus (Fri 26th Feb 2021 5:44pm)

This 100%. If I could upvote it 10 times I would. Let’s not kid ourselves, if she had been white they would never have revoked her citizenship. by esofagus (Fri 26th Feb 2021 5:42pm)

Fair point! by esofagus (Fri 26th Feb 2021 11:27pm)

If you mean the walkway that goes into Exhibition Centre station, it was definitely closed a couple of days ago - from what I could tell, people could only go straight into the hospital building. Had to take a really long detour to actually get into the station, I would never have found it if a very helpful security guard hadn’t directed me. I don’t understand how preventing access to the station stops Covid, but maybe there’s good money to be made for coming up with absurd restrictions? 🤷🏻‍♀️ by esofagus (Sun 28th Feb 2021 12:42pm)

No I know it’s not a money issue, I was being facetious. It just that (imo) a lot of the safety measures that have been thought up in the name of Covid make little sense. The detour to the station entrance forces you to walk on a main road with practically no pavement, so it’s not just inconvenient but not very safe at all. They make something safer in one place and less safe somewhere else. by esofagus (Sun 28th Feb 2021 4:12pm)

I feel the same. I think the media are loving this, they seem to enjoy turning every 'might' into a terror inducing headline. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 12:18pm)

That's it, I find that sums up the current split in opinion when you talk about Covid. If you express any doubt about the current measures you're a granny killer, Covid denier, Trump voter no-masker etc. I was all for lockdown last year, but a year down the line, if it doesn't work maybe it's not the best (or only) way? Like seriously, are we going to keep the world shut down for ever? by esofagus (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 12:22pm)

I feel you. We arrived in Scotland a month ago and realised that prices had shot up so much since we had first planned the sale (which was delayed because of Covid) that we pretty much immediately switched to Plan B and focused on fixed price only. A friend of mine’s sister had an offer accepted somewhere south of Battlefield (not sure of the exact location) after offering 23% over HR. My friend was shocked but her sister said that her solicitor had told her she wouldn’t get it otherwise. Absolutely insane prices right now. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 7:48pm)

This. In the South East (where I lived until fairly recently) and London, prices just never went down, even during the 2008 financial crisis. Yeah maybe some Buy-To-Let cunts, sorry, landlords lost value on their portfolios but other than that, house prices have been going up and up and up. I hope that that won’t be the case here in Glasgow but I honestly don’t know. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 7:50pm)

Buy-to-Let needs to be taxed to fuck. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Mar 2021 10:52am)

Great post. I'll add that the idea that houses will always increase in value seems to hold true in the U.K. more than in other places. When I tell friends and family abroad (Italy and the US) about the housing market here I always get the same reaction of 'you people are crazy'. Apart from a friend in California, their housing market is as bad as Glasgow's. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Mar 2021 12:04pm)

I was just about to say that. I understand that existing British citizens would have that problem but when I applied for a my British citizenship (in late 2016/17 I had to provide paper statements - printed from online didn’t count. Had to go to the branch to have them stamped, luckily they had some sort of stamping machine that did it, but even that apparently is quite uncommon and I’d hear all sorts of nightmare stories from people whose banks didn’t even have a way to stamp them, or wouldn’t. Even now - if you need to make a fairly large transfer (let’s say you’ve sold your house, and you’re renting and need to use that cash to buy another house) - you can’t do that online, you need to go into a branch so that a manager can approve it. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Mar 2021 3:54pm)

Last week was my one year anniversary from the last show too - Sleater Kinney at Barrowlands. I had tickets for Ziggy Alberts at St Luke’s for the end of March and then the world shut down and it has to be cancelled 😪 by esofagus (Thu 4th Mar 2021 11:37am)

I’ve read “Motherwell”. I liked the first part but it gradually turned into a hate fest on the author’s mother. by esofagus (Thu 4th Mar 2021 3:33pm)

Nah, you guys are great. Well, better than the rest anyway. by esofagus (Fri 5th Mar 2021 11:14pm)

Amazing. by esofagus (Sat 6th Mar 2021 11:13am)

Found it on waterfront, kinda opposite the Holiday Inn Express. What3words match.strike.family. I put it through the letterbox of the Police Lost Property office on Saltmarket. by esofagus (Sat 6th Mar 2021 5:39pm)

Will take it down, however it didn’t look of much value, tbh. by esofagus (Sat 6th Mar 2021 6:10pm)

I just showed this to my husband. Once we have moved to our new place and have more time we’d love to come along and help! by esofagus (Sun 7th Mar 2021 10:49am)

We’re staying in Bridgeton while the purchase of our flat is going through. We were driving home earlier and had to turn back on James Street because it looked like Syria. Didn’t want a firework to land on the car. We turned back and took a different route. Can’t wait to have a moving in day for the place 😐 by esofagus (Sun 7th Mar 2021 4:48pm)

Followed you on Instagram 👌🏻 by esofagus (Sun 7th Mar 2021 4:45pm)

It was at the end, basically the bit that goes into the cross. It just looked scary with the fireworks flying all over the place. From the window in the flat I saw that there were several police vans, at least. by esofagus (Sun 7th Mar 2021 5:41pm)

Signed and shared. by esofagus (Mon 8th Mar 2021 4:02pm)

I’ve seen it too, I can’t remember where but I remember thinking WTF does that mean? by esofagus (Tue 9th Mar 2021 10:31pm)

In England the valuation is commissioned by the buyer’s bank, after an offer is accepted. If the buyer then commissions a proper survey (a valuation isn’t really a survey) you also get the surveyor’s valuation for insurance purposes - i.e. should the place burn down, how much would it cost to rebuild it. That’s usually lower than the market price. by esofagus (Thu 11th Mar 2021 10:30am)

That's not totally uncommon. I used to work in property and the valuer in our firm did lots of those. I believe they're called 'desktop valuations'. by esofagus (Thu 11th Mar 2021 5:00pm)

I love this 😍 by esofagus (Thu 11th Mar 2021 7:24pm)

My sister had it (Astra Zeneca) and felt like shit too. Husband, on the other hand, had the Pfizer back in December through his work and had no side effect save for some soreness where they did the injection. by esofagus (Fri 12th Mar 2021 9:32am)

I can’t help you but I really understand the pain of losing an animal friend. I’m saying “animal” and not pet because I’ve got really attached to wild birds, pigeons, squirrels... it hurts. I hope you get some useful replies! by esofagus (Sat 13th Mar 2021 6:31pm)

This, totally. For me the icing on the cake was how the vigil was cancelled. Clearly a peaceful vigil for a murder woman goes against Covid rules but football fans on the rampage in the city centre is totally fine. by esofagus (Sun 14th Mar 2021 10:44am)

I know, and I know we're talking about two different police forces, but it looks the way it looks - a bunch of drunk men allowed to break the rule and gather during lockdown while a peaceful vigil attended by mostly women in memory of a woman is shut down before it even starts. by esofagus (Sun 14th Mar 2021 11:08am)

Asking as someone unfamiliar with the system here in Scotland (just moved here) - legit question: do you have to get your solicitor to put in those low bids? Are they ok with that? by esofagus (Sun 14th Mar 2021 11:22am)

Thank you for that, that's exactly what I meant. Also, the police in Glasgow knew that fans were planning to gather as they had started to gather the day before as well, so it wasn't out of the blue. by esofagus (Sun 14th Mar 2021 12:09pm)

I see! I have another question if you don't mind - what happens if a solicitor is acting for say 2 potential buyers, both wanting to bid on the same property? by esofagus (Sun 14th Mar 2021 12:07pm)

Scottish Power are the worst utility I have ever, EVER dealt with in my life. by esofagus (Mon 15th Mar 2021 9:35am)

Worst company overall for me too actually. I would honestly rather heat up the house burning newspaper in an upturned bin in the style of homeless people in American movies. by esofagus (Mon 15th Mar 2021 2:38pm)

I’ve used (and will be using again next week) [The Home Removals Company](http://www.thehomeremovalscompany.co.uk/) . We used them first for our move from England to here, two months ago, and next week they’re moving us out of our Airbnb and our stuff out of a storage unit into our own flat. I would absolutely recommend them in terms of both price and flexibility if you need to change your moving date. by esofagus (Mon 15th Mar 2021 9:06pm)

It's funny you say that. I'm the original poster of the thread and cut a long story short, we did end up staying here (Bridgeton) because there was very little else available with Airbnb for long stays. It was ok-ish at first, as the cold weather and lockdown obviously kept people indoors. As the days have been getting longer, some things really began to stand out, like kids dealing drugs in doorways right outside the shops on Dalmarnock Road. Total chaos on the day of the Rangers win a couple of days ago with fireworks flying all over James Street. Just the other day, we were walking back and we saw a gaggle of kids (looking quite young) just opposite the Premier shop. They were throwing stuff (don't know what) at passing cars, one was a taxi. This is in plain sight, on a road with shops, there were some adults around. Nobody did anything. Needless to say my husband and I took a different route to the flat. However, at least it's close to the centre of Glasgow - we've literally been walking everywhere from here. The station is super handy back when it was snowing, we had to get the train when we went to view some properties and it wasn't safe to drive. Glasgow Green is really nice, I've been walking there every day and (at least in the daytime) it feels as safe as any city park in the world. So although it's not been terrible so far, I'm really glad I'm moving out next week, to an entirely different part of town. I think lockdown kept some of the shitheads indoor and I'm glad I won't be around when we're all 'free' again. by esofagus (Wed 17th Mar 2021 5:28pm)

I'm staying in Bridgeton at the moment with Airbnb (moving out next week!) and I saw kids throwing stuff at moving cars on Main St just a few days ago. My husband and I were coming back from a walk and were like uh-oh. We took a different route home. As I said in my other post to which you replied, I think the sunshine and the end of lockdown is bringing a lot of shitheads out. I'm looking forward to picking up the keys to my own place in the other side of town on Friday. by esofagus (Wed 17th Mar 2021 5:36pm)

Today I got the keys to my new place at last! On Wednesday we're going to be moving out of Schitt's Creek, sorry, the Airbnb in Bridgeton, and into a lovely apartment in G3. Thank you to all the folks who helped with solicitors recommendations - in the end we used Derek Beagrie from Jain Neil & Ruddy and he has been absolutely brilliant. I finally have my name on the deeds of a property here in Glasgow so I'm officially living in Scotland! So yay me, I'm celebrating tonight :) by esofagus (Fri 19th Mar 2021 6:28pm)

I’m stupidly excited about ordering broadband and switching utilities for my new place. I can’t wait to move in on Wednesday. 4 more nights in this godawful flat 💃🏻 by esofagus (Sat 20th Mar 2021 9:42am)

3 nights left at Schitt’s Creek! by esofagus (Sun 21st Mar 2021 8:58am)

Hey I got my solicitor’s recommendation through randoms on the internet 😁 here on this sub and he has been brilliant! by esofagus (Sun 21st Mar 2021 9:12am)

Husband and I made sure we got back to the flat before the end of the match. Lots of police around which was reassuring. This is going to be my last Sunday and therefore match day in Bridgeton, at the cost of being downvoted I'll say I will be glad to be gone from here. by esofagus (Sun 21st Mar 2021 2:31pm)

Shame those same fans never got the memo about the fireworks! by esofagus (Sun 21st Mar 2021 9:56pm)

Last day here at Schitt's Creek. I. Cannot. Wait. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Mar 2021 11:34am)

I watched that, it's really good and moving. I'm on my second viewing - started to watch it again when I moved to this flat (Airbnb). Husband and I call the place Schitt's Creek fo obvious reasons, only I think the real Schitt's Creek was nicer. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Mar 2021 7:47pm)

Moving today! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 by esofagus (Wed 24th Mar 2021 11:16am)

Hope your little friend gets well soon. by esofagus (Wed 24th Mar 2021 11:57am)

I loved that venue too, I have maybe my happiest Glasgow memory ever in that venue 😭 by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 8:31am)

First morning in my new place. I’ve never lived in a new build (nor since I was like 5 years old) and it feels very weird in a really nice way. by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 8:30am)

This is my fourth owned home so far and it’s amazing not to smell someone else’s home. We have hardwood floors which smell like pine trees 😍 by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 8:39am)

Brighton went exactly the same way, ditto afaik Manchester and Lancaster. There are pros and cons for everything but speaking as someone who had to move out of their terraced home of 13 years because the house next door had been rented out to students (parties until 4 AM, balls bouncing against the wall, etc) - I think purpose built student accommodation is a good thing, which doesn’t remove regular homes from the market. by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 8:34am)

Hahah 😅 by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 8:40am)

Silicon Valley style “communal living” then! Perfect in a pandemic too 😆 by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 1:12pm)

Comment of the day🥇 by esofagus (Thu 25th Mar 2021 7:58pm)

"Paul Weller/Dot Cotton hairdo" Comment of the day. by esofagus (Fri 26th Mar 2021 6:36pm)

I didn't know Ash were still together. "Girl from Mars" takes me back to my indie clubbing days. I feel even older now. by esofagus (Fri 26th Mar 2021 6:35pm)

Day 5 in my new place, today I’m using the washing machine for the first time and I’m stupidly excited about trying out the dishwasher later. I’ve not had a dishwasher since leaving my parents home approx 1,000 years ago. by esofagus (Sun 28th Mar 2021 11:18am)

Not sure why my post won’t appear 🤔 by esofagus (Sun 28th Mar 2021 5:34pm)

"in any sane system" by esofagus (Mon 29th Mar 2021 11:38am)

Not a witch, but I'm into a lot of esoteric stuff so here's my 2 cents worth: It's currently closed because of Covid restrictions but your friend would like 23 Enigma at 258 High Street - occult/witchy shop. I don't think they have a website or do e-commerce so they're kinda old school. Also, I bought some really nice stuff from a Scottish witch on Etsy - smudging bundles made with locally sourced, compassionately picked plants/herbs, crystals from local lakes etc. I don't know if it's allowed to link to Etsy sellers here so if you want the details, shoot me a PM. The "Witch Hunt" podcast from Radio Scotland might also interest her. Hope this helps! EDIT - I see that someone else had already recommended the podcast :) by esofagus (Tue 30th Mar 2021 12:53pm)

Hi there, I'm new too - I've now lived in Glasgow for two whole months, and like you, despite lockdown and not being able to do much, I love it :) So I guess it's now my turn to say 'welcome' :) by esofagus (Tue 30th Mar 2021 3:23pm)

That’s on my list! by esofagus (Tue 30th Mar 2021 10:55pm)

The building insurance is covered by the Factors luckily. by esofagus (Wed 31st Mar 2021 4:34pm)

I spoke to the property manager at the factors. He said he's going to speak to their insurance brokers and get some advice from them. He gave me his email and mobile number too. Surely this must be a common issue though - there are tons of flat roof buildings in Glasgow (and in the UK in general)? by esofagus (Wed 31st Mar 2021 6:06pm)

From what the factor said and what their website FAQs said I’d be covered for damage (like if the roof leaked and my floor is damaged) and obviously reinstatement. I really want to get this sorted out because I’ve always had contents insurance. I can’t believe a brand new flat roof can’t be insured, but a decrepit tiled one can. I guess you learn something new every day 😐 by esofagus (Wed 31st Mar 2021 8:27pm)

It’s been driving me mad since moving in. It looks like the Cathedral area, covered by that green stuff they use for building work, but I’m probably wrong. by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 10:51am)

God those people must like the sound of their own voices. by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 10:58am)

Yep, it’s the Premier Inn at Charing Cross. I’ve been spending hours on Google Maps, I need to get a hobby 😅 by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:09am)

Without giving away my exact address, it’s from one of the streets that run parallel to North Street, and facing east - so I can see the Premier Inn Charing Cross. by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:11am)

Oooh!!! Mystery cleared! Thank you! by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:54am)

😅😅😅 by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:53am)

That’s what I meant, sorry if it was confusing! by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:52am)

Thank you so much! I haven’t seen that building before (new to Glasgow). I’m going to go and look at it soon! by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 11:55am)

That’s the plan when other people move in 😅 So far I think we’re the only ones on the top floor. Meanwhile, the guy from the Factors called me back first thing this morning (I was impressed). He said that their insurance brokers suggest using Go Compare because it will search for companies that insure buildings with flat roofs. I’ll give it a try... by esofagus (Thu 1st Apr 2021 12:26pm)

Thanks for that! I will try them. I appreciate the suggestions! by esofagus (Fri 2nd Apr 2021 10:03am)

The site manager said that the roof is one year old and has a 25 year guarantee on it. I will try to find out more, thank you again! by esofagus (Fri 2nd Apr 2021 10:07am)

There are always a lot at Glasgow Green too! by esofagus (Fri 2nd Apr 2021 1:52pm)

I walked through Kelvingrove earlier (bad mistake, it was rammed), but no polis anywhere. by esofagus (Fri 2nd Apr 2021 6:08pm)

Wow! by esofagus (Fri 2nd Apr 2021 8:03pm)

Finally I have internet, after using my phone as a wifi hotspot since moving in. Best part, the Virgin engineer turned up fairly early on within the slot I'd booked so we're not marooned all day waiting. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Apr 2021 12:44pm)

Today we were walking on Clyde Street and a kid on his bike just chucked his empty bottle of drink into the river. Fucking disheartening. Clearly this is a cultural issue, something deeply ingrained. I have lived in the UK for over 25 years but I have to admit that I have never anything like this - and I thought Brighton was bad. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Apr 2021 6:21pm)

Lying in the streets of your imagination? Edit: damn. I remembered it wrong. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Apr 2021 9:56pm)

It’s like when David Cameron wanted volunteers to staff libraries so that his party didn’t have to worry about paying librarians. The sentiment of wanting to help is right, but equally, these arseholes in charge need to be held accountable. We also need to change the culture that makes it normal for people to drop litter, and I don’t know why Scotland has such an extreme problem - I’m not a social anthropologist. Short of advocating for a Singapore-style regime whereby you get locked up for chewing gum and probably executed for dropping it on the floor, I don’t know what the solutions are. (I find myself invoking a Singapore-style regime a lot when I walk past the riverbank and see the evidence of people’s don’t giving a fuckness, but luckily I am not in charge). Edit: autocorrect fail. by esofagus (Sun 4th Apr 2021 8:45pm)

I’ll add that in the past few weeks I’ve seen council workers cleaning the streets with that sort of high pressure hose more than once! by esofagus (Mon 5th Apr 2021 12:39pm)

There’s a big Tesco really close, not the Sauchiehall St, it’s on North Street on the corner with Kent Road. You’d be literally minutes from Finnieston. I’ve just moved not far from there (a bit closer to Kelvingrove) and it’s really handy for the city centre, the West End and Finnieston. by esofagus (Tue 6th Apr 2021 7:49pm)

Just to note - Enigma is closed at the moment and they don’t do online sales. Opal Moon do though. by esofagus (Wed 7th Apr 2021 10:54am)

You could look on Etsy. Lots of independent sellers there, plenty from Scotland too. You’ll never be 100% sure if the crystals are truly ethically sourced but many sellers make that claim. by esofagus (Wed 7th Apr 2021 10:55am)

The toilets at Central are open, and pretty clean, in all fairness. Not sure about the showers but worth a look. by esofagus (Thu 8th Apr 2021 9:04pm)

Love that song. by esofagus (Fri 9th Apr 2021 10:21am)

I want to see that too! by esofagus (Sat 10th Apr 2021 10:58am)

I find it really shocking that Glasgow doesn't provide glass recycling bins. Luckily where I have moved to now there are glass banks a couple of minutes down the road, but it's still shocking. Glass is possibly the one material that has been easy to recycle all over the world for decades - I remember as a child in Italy going to the first 'bottle banks' - and yet Glasgow City Council makes it so hard for people to do it. by esofagus (Sat 10th Apr 2021 11:07am)

Recently I've seen massive queues pretty much everywhere in the West End, and even at the ice cream van at Glasgow Green. I love good food but I don't think any food is worth queuing for, unless you're literally starving and the UN are distributing food parcels. by esofagus (Sun 11th Apr 2021 7:09pm)

Same here, near Woodlands myself. It was very loud a couple of nights ago. by esofagus (Mon 12th Apr 2021 10:05am)

Bobbie Gillespie of Primal Scream is publishing a book, “Tenement Kid”, out in October. I’m not a huge PS fan but I think that might be interesting for 1) Generation X people like me and 2) the Glasgow music scene stuff. by esofagus (Wed 14th Apr 2021 9:59pm)

I’m finding these binaural track really helpful: [Sleep Tube](https://youtube.com/c/SleepTube) by esofagus (Thu 15th Apr 2021 9:00am)

The crazy thing is that in the U.K. the GP acts as a gatekeeper for most services, even private ones (with the exception of things like plastic/cosmetic surgery) so even if you are in a position to pay, you need your GP to refer you (which takes time). Then, again, if you're able to pay, getting a private appointment still takes weeks. by esofagus (Thu 15th Apr 2021 1:46pm)

Crazy how I’d been downvoted for stating a fact - ie that it’s hard to get a private appointment even if you want to pay for it. The OP is trying to get help for his wife and personally in his same position I’d want to do the same. by esofagus (Thu 15th Apr 2021 7:48pm)

Legit question - are we allowed to get on public transport now? ScotGov still says no, but I am wondering if they have yet to update it for the new rules? by esofagus (Fri 16th Apr 2021 12:01pm)

I might as well get downvoted even more so let's go! In the UK the NHS is considered a sacred cow, a quasi-divinity which you are not meant to ever question or criticise. I have lived in the U.K. for 26 years and I have overall had a good experience with the NHS (luckily I've never needed something serious, like emergency surgery). But it's not perfect. No healthcare system ever is, so why should the NHS be without fault? Some people's judgement is steeped in ideology - so the mere idea of being prepared to pay/go private for healthcare is seen as an act of oppression. The old argument is that by paying, you are effectively 'stealing' time from the NHS because those same NHS consultants will also work in private clinics. I've worked in a private hospital and from my experience, most of those private consultants worked there for 1, max 2 days a week (and even then, only a few hours). It's not as if by limiting the offer on private treatment, the NHS will magically find extra money to employ more consultants, nurses and bump up their hours. It doesn't work that way. Where I'm originally from (Italy), if you want to get private treatment, even if it's just for an x-ray, ECG, blood tests, you just phone a private clinic and do it. Also, the two systems (NHS equivalent and private) co-exist and there isn't this big ideological divide. People appreciate the (almost) free-at-the-point-of-use healthcare but it's not untouchable. If you want to get a private appointment because you're in pain and can't wait 6 months, you have a private appointment and nobody judges you. Someone might have saved money for a rainy day, or not have a holiday for years and it's nobody's business how they should spend it. Now the downvoters can go ahead and have a field day, glad it sparks joy for them. by esofagus (Fri 16th Apr 2021 12:33pm)

The Airbnb where I stayed for 2 months was like that. Bikes chained to the railings on the staircase - that’s a fire hazard, especially as there were often rubbish bags left on the doormats because some lazy cunts couldn’t be fucked to take them to the bins. by esofagus (Fri 16th Apr 2021 10:23pm)

There was an article either on the BBC or Guardian app the other day about the massive increase of attacks by untrained 'lockdown' dogs. Personally, I'm afraid of dogs and for some reason dogs love to run up to me, so I find myself raging at dogs off the leash in public spaces. by esofagus (Sun 18th Apr 2021 11:47am)

Different reasons but I can still relate to your situation, we sold our house in England and are now in a flat in Glasgow. The flat is lovely and the location is great but I miss my home terribly. Cried last night. I've been in this flat for 3 weeks now but it doesn't feel like home yet. Hope your day gets better. by esofagus (Sun 18th Apr 2021 11:45am)

We have toxic masculinity to thank for that. I grew up in Italy at a time when catcalling was the norm so I learnt to deal with it, but it should not be like that. by esofagus (Mon 19th Apr 2021 10:38pm)

Brilliant show. I wish I hadn't watched it so that I could be new to it all over again. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 12:38pm)

It could be a generator I guess. They’ve been doing some fairly major gas or electricity works across the street from me, although not at night. The noise appears to come from the opposite side (towards Finnieston) but it’s hard to tell how sound travel. It’s really weird, I haven’t noticed it before. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 1:27pm)

It sounds like a giant hoover. I’ve lived here (in this flat) a month and never heard it before 😳 by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 4:03pm)

UPDATE: husband figured it out. It's a boiler coming from one of the buildings backing onto the alley where our bedroom also backs on to. He thinks it's a boiler in a sort of outbuilding at the back. There are 3 separate companies occupying that building so... I guess all I can do is to email them? I hope the whole thing won't blow up tbh because it doesn't sound healthy. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 4:42pm)

See above - it appears that it’s coming from the boiler house of a building near my block of flats 😡 by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 6:10pm)

Wow. I’m glad we’re not imagining things. I’m going to see if I can report it to the Council. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 7:10pm)

Because people in other countries can control themselves. I don’t know what it is with Brits and alcohol (in this respects, all 4 nations behave the same way) - people have to get absolutely smashed as it’s the last time they’ll ever get to touch a drop of alcohol. It’s really depressing and embarrassing. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 10:42pm)

Further update: I submitted a report through the Council's website (after a frankly bizantine registration process), within barely a minute of submitting the report a nice man from the noise team phoned me. He seemed to know the kind of noise I was talking about, which leads me to think it happens a lot (not necessarily this particular incident, but in the city). I'm kind of impressed tbh, they might not be able to get it sorted immediately but the fact that someone called me back immediately was totally unexpected. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:49pm)

Exactly why I ended up buying a new build flat - the amount people pay over the HR is mental. by esofagus (Sat 24th Apr 2021 11:07am)

You had me at 'Layne Staley'. by esofagus (Sat 24th Apr 2021 6:02pm)

The way I understand is that you can eat and drink outside but only eat inside, and they'll boot you out by 10 PM I think? Or earlier. So it's nowhere near back to normal. by esofagus (Sat 24th Apr 2021 6:01pm)

That's a really good idea, actually! by esofagus (Tue 27th Apr 2021 5:51pm)

A yoga studio I follow online is based there, it's definitely not a s3x club. by esofagus (Tue 27th Apr 2021 8:19pm)

Second that by esofagus (Wed 28th Apr 2021 10:15pm)

Does anyone know if the 40-49 age bracket is getting vaccinated now? The NHS Scotland website still says no, but a friend of mine who is exactly my age (48) got her first shot the other day and so did her her husband (same age). AFAIK she has no serious conditions that would make her a priority. I’m getting a bit disheartened to see pretty much everybody I know who is my age in England getting their shot, and here we’re not even on the list yet. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 11:25am)

I’m in Glasgow, G3. I rang the surgery last week to check that we were on their books and they said yes, but still nothing. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 11:41am)

That’s really frustrating. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 11:46am)

I’ll do that tomorrow I think! by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 11:59am)

That’s super helpful, thank you! by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 12:03pm)

I’ve just moved from England. Most people live in flats in Glasgow, and most flats are basically Freehold (I found that weird too!). Most people have mortgages. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 12:36pm)

Thank you! by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 2:28pm)

You'll pay management fees here too - Managing Agents are called "Factors" and rates vary. I've just moved into a new build (refurbishment from commercial) and we had to pay a £350 contribution on completion to contribute to the float for now, but we've been told it could be £80-£100 monthly when everybody is in occupation. That's a lot, because we have a lift and everything is new and 'luxury'. However as others will confirm, a lot of places have very low Factor fees, like £30. Some have none, those places are 'self-factored' i.e. occupants agree between themselves what to contribute for repairs etc. Personally I'd steer clear from anything like that as it sounds like a nightmare. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 2:27pm)

Thank you, that helps, I’ll phone that number tomorrow 😊 by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 3:52pm)

She’s not a carer. I’m not worried about getting Covid, it’s more that without a vaccine I can’t travel to see my family. by esofagus (Mon 3rd May 2021 10:36pm)

I phoned them. They didn’t have me on their system at all, so they submitted a request for me. He said if I don’t hear anything in a week to call back. Then I phoned my GP surgery, they said that it doesn’t mean I’m not registered, just that the letter hasn’t been sent out . Hopefully someone will be in touch soon 😐 by esofagus (Tue 4th May 2021 10:57am)

Hijacking this post to ask - how do you dispose of books that are probably too worn to resell? I have some paperbacks that are just too battered to donate imho. In England I used to take them to the tip (they went in the cardboard skip) but I've looked at the website of our local site, Dawhsholm, and there's no mention of books, nor have I seen book collection banks when I've been there. by esofagus (Wed 5th May 2021 1:04pm)

I know that building! by esofagus (Wed 5th May 2021 1:24pm)

Thank you, I will do that! by esofagus (Wed 5th May 2021 2:30pm)

That's very useful, thank you. It doesn't surprise me, tbh. These days we are all drowning in cardboard. by esofagus (Wed 5th May 2021 2:29pm)

Details please! by esofagus (Thu 6th May 2021 11:24am)

As the Americans would say, “thank you for your service”. You’re doing important work 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Thu 6th May 2021 11:21am)

As an Italian who will probably have their citizenship revoked for saying this, I do love a deep pan pizza every now and then. Isn’t there a Pizza Hut on Great Western Road? I haven’t ordered them from there since moving to Glasgow but usually they’re pretty good (I love the Pizza Hut greasy crust that tastes fried). by esofagus (Thu 6th May 2021 3:06pm)

I'm suffering from Missing Vaccine Anxiety. I'm 48 and following the advice of people here, I phoned the helpline. Turns out my name was not on any list. They submitted enquiry for me and said if I don't hear anything in a week, call back. The next day I had one of those automated emails saying that my enquiry has been submitted I have to wait 5 working day allowed for an answer. Imagining Kafkian scenarios in which faceless bureaucrats prevent me from getting the jab. Conspiracy theories that maybe because I'm a dual national, some Brexiteer keeps deleting my name from the list? Crazy, I know, but this is the state of my mind right now. I just want that vaccine so that I can get on a plane and see my family. The irony is that I keep getting texts from the NHS in England inviting me to have the blasted jab. Anyway, just needed to vent. Or shout at the shadows on the cave walls, I guess. by esofagus (Fri 7th May 2021 2:07pm)

I’m registered with a GP in Glasgow, my husband got his second jab (he’d had the first one in England), we registered with the GP at the same time. I phoned my surgery 3 times so far to check that I’m registered and they said yes. Clearly something has gone wrong, and that is making my anxiety spiral. by esofagus (Fri 7th May 2021 2:39pm)

Thank you, I hope so. I think 14 months of pandemic has fucked with my mind. by esofagus (Fri 7th May 2021 2:36pm)

Best of luck with the move! by esofagus (Sun 9th May 2021 11:50am)

Me! I can’t breathe. by esofagus (Sun 9th May 2021 11:50am)

Welcome from a fellow newbie to the city. Just over 3 months here so far. by esofagus (Mon 10th May 2021 10:47am)

I'm an Italian who has lived in England for the past 26 years, now in Glasgow since February. I don't have a strong Italian accent, but there's enough of an accent to make people ask me where I'm from. I lived in Lancashire for the past 3.5 years and it was a fucking nightmare - I had never, ever been made to feel such a bloody foreigner like that before in my previous 20-odd years in the South East. Fast forward to now. 3 months in Glasgow, nobody, and I mean NOBODY has asked me 'where are you from', just the odd collective 'where have yous moved from?' at me and my very, very English husband. I love Glasgow. by esofagus (Tue 11th May 2021 12:35pm)

My husband has crystal clear, 'south of England' English, speaks slowly, softly, he could be reading audiobooks but at his last job when we lived in Morecambe people would ask him to repeat what he said all the time. Admittedly it was mostly a certain type of person (not the most educated category) but still. by esofagus (Tue 11th May 2021 7:46pm)

Still no vaccine for me, and the Practice Manager at my GP said there's nothing they can do because there's a 4 week backlog of enquiries. I don't understand why we can't just book ourselves in with our NHS number. I've never been that worried about catching Covid but now I am because everybody's out and more and more people are vaccinated, and I'm not. Sorry, needed to vent. Or whine. Whatever. by esofagus (Thu 13th May 2021 11:38am)

I did, and now my enquiry is being “investigated”. I just wanted to be 100% sure that I’m properly registered in Scotland as I keep being offered appointments back in England (I’d go there but meanwhile my old GP has taken me off their books). by esofagus (Thu 13th May 2021 12:34pm)

Just a couple of hours ago I read an article on the Guardian about border security detaining EU citizens. This warms my heart a little, and reminds me of all the good reasons for moving here by esofagus (Thu 13th May 2021 4:33pm)

Same. Even if I'm a British citizen now, I still feel like I'm one of them. We are *one.* by esofagus (Fri 14th May 2021 11:45am)

Clearly all that matters and has mattered so far has been to protect Boomers. Fuck the young people who don’t have a pension or a property to rent out, they can suck it up until the vaccine is finally available to them in 2027. by esofagus (Sat 15th May 2021 1:10pm)

That's because there are no consequences. by esofagus (Sat 15th May 2021 7:59pm)

I'm sorry that you had to go through that. It sounds horrendous. by esofagus (Sat 15th May 2021 8:01pm)

Going off right now and I’m nowhere near the epicentre. What the actual fuck. by esofagus (Sat 15th May 2021 10:41pm)

I’m glad you were there 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sun 16th May 2021 11:26am)

I really feel for you. I haven't seen my sister since February last year and it's the first time in 25+ years that haven't been to my 'home' country for that long. Like you, I don't want to live a life where I can't travel to see the only remaining member of my family. by esofagus (Sun 16th May 2021 7:01pm)

I’ll add that I’m 48 and still can’t get a vaccine, and all those advertising boards about getting vaccinated are really pissing me off. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 10:16am)

I know, I’ve sent an enquiry but they have a 4 week backlog 🙄 by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 10:39am)

They seem to have hidden it from the website - it’s 0800 0308013 by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 10:38am)

Aye, done that, now I have to wait several weeks before someone proves the obvious. Frustrating as hell. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 10:42am)

We should form a support group. This is causing me a great deal of anxiety 😣 by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 11:03am)

Been chasing anyone I could chase, spoke to the practice manager at my GP surgery who said basically it's up to the Health Board and that they have a 4 week backlog of enquiries. My enquiry is in the system (got the email from NHS Scotland) but basically I have to suck it up and wait. It's a really backwards system if you ask me, but there you go. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 12:32pm)

I can't believe I've been downvoted for this. Maybe I should say that it's a very advanced system, based on receiving paper invitations to a vaccine, when the rest of the country lets you book yourself in subject to your age/category eligibility. Scotland is a great in many ways but the way the vaccination system is being implemented is not. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 12:40pm)

That really sucks 😟 by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 3:33pm)

My next step (once the 4 weeks have passed) will be to contact my MP. Health related problems are within their remit (I’ve checked) so maybe they can do something. Clearly many others are having this problem. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 3:35pm)

Places are going for 20-26% over HR in some areas, so yeah, the market is insane at the moment. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 5:08pm)

As a fellow Southerner from Brighton , I second this. The weather here changes several times a day so you just need to be prepared. When I lived in Lancashire I got extreme weather but it wasn’t as changeable as it is here. by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 8:35pm)

😄 by esofagus (Mon 17th May 2021 9:59pm)

I feel you. We've been in this situation for over a year now, and personally I can't see a way out. I've bitched about my vaccine SNAFU already so I'll say no more other than I'm really really depressed at this point. by esofagus (Tue 18th May 2021 2:47pm)

Thank you for that, it seems a different system than the main one so I submitted an enquiry through it. I'm definitely over 30 (48). by esofagus (Tue 18th May 2021 5:53pm)

I spent February and March this year in Bridgeton renting a flat with Airbnb while I was looking for somewhere to buy. We stayed literally 5 minutes from Main Street. I would honestly not live there again - it was sort of ok-ish initially because days were shorter and we were in lockdown, but as the days got longer all the shitheads started to come out. Wee neds, as you call them here, dealing drugs in doorways. One day we saw them throw things at passing cars (we walked home a different route). Massive Union Jack on a pole outside a council estate. In March when the Rangers won, fireworks chucked around all over (this is on Main Street). Husband and I were driving back, we turned back because fuck that. Shops wise, you have local shops like Nisa and Premier but not a Coop or even Tesco Express to speak of, which tells you volumes about the investment level in an area. The post office is right at the end of Main Street, in the shittiest end. It's a shame because location wise, you're 5 minutes from Glasgow Green, the railway station is very handy and you can walk into the city centre in 20 minutes but the area feels very run down and with potential shit about the hit the fan the moment you look someone the wrong way. I personally would not live there again but for context I'm a 48 year old female with a foreign accent, my husband an English man, so maybe a 20 something year old Scottish guy would be absolutely fine. by esofagus (Wed 19th May 2021 5:33pm)

I've only lived in Glasgow for just over 3 months so I can't speak about the city, really, but I have moved a fair bit over the years and think your experience isn't uncommon. The bottom line is that moving cities and making friends when you're older is actually very hard. I grew up in Italy and when I first came to the UK (for University) I made a lot of friends, but the moment the graduation ceremony was over, everybody pretty much left town (Brighton). When I moved to London after that, it was hard to see people because of the commuting distance. Eventually moved back to Brighton and it just got gradually harder to keep friendships because people came and went (Brighton has a very transient population). People I'd meet at work and really like would then leave to go travelling, like everybody seemed to be moving to f\*king Australia, that kind of thing. The past 3.5 years I lived in the North West, that was a massive own-goal because I should have known better, but I had a good friend there, then the friendship went sour and I found myself in a really, really closed and unfriendly part of the country. Made some friends at work but, again, the only person I really connected to moved to Australia (honestly it's a curse). Most of my friends are scattered around the world and I've met them through a band I follow and other common interests. The few (can count on one hand) good friends I have over here again I either met through the above , and two are actually from my small home town in Italy. TL;DR - it's very, very hard to make friends when you're over 30 I think. Don't get discouraged, try to look beyond the 'drinks after work' thing and when things reopen find something that really interests you - whether it's in Glasgow or London, it doesn't matter, there will be trains to go and meet up. Stay strong! Edit: fixed typo. by esofagus (Wed 19th May 2021 7:22pm)

I’ve always wanted to try fencing. by esofagus (Wed 19th May 2021 7:52pm)

Still kicking myself for not going to see Nirvana in Milan back in the 90s. Chose to go and see Soul Asylum instead and they were fucking awful that night. by esofagus (Wed 19th May 2021 10:11pm)

Soul Asylum are a good band but that night they were just arseholes. by esofagus (Wed 19th May 2021 11:15pm)

I have those blinds, spent a fortune and still light leaks from the sides. However I sleep with an eye mask. by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 10:39am)

Have you had any luck yet? by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 2:01pm)

Same. I phoned again and the poor guy on the other end said that I should hear next week but I think he made that date up. by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 5:10pm)

That's really sad, I was looking forward to going there. by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 5:34pm)

PS - it’s for something imaginatively called “Crime”. Based on an Irvine Welsh novel. by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 10:39pm)

They’re filming near here, we all got a letter explaining and apologising for the disruption. The production company is Buccaneer. I’d post a photo of the letter but I can’t figure out how to do it from my phone. by esofagus (Thu 20th May 2021 10:37pm)

Wow! by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 11:39am)

Same, I started on place 360 something but it didn’t take very long. Still no vaccine for me though 😔 by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 11:43am)

People are so greedy. The problem is that it’s a vicious circle, as the seller in turn usually needs to buy something in this insane market. People need to calm the fuck down. by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 11:42am)

I give up. What's the fucking point anyway. I can't get vaccinated, everything is shut, everything is fucked. I'm so done. by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 7:07pm)

I’m near Kelvingrove, sort of Finnieston/Charing Cross end. I might recreate that scene from Platoon that got spoofed in Spaced by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 10:51pm)

Not raining here right now. Love that movie though. by esofagus (Fri 21st May 2021 11:01pm)

I don’t know why you were downvoted but I’m following this post because I need to find one too. As long as it’s not SK:N, I used to go to their branch in Brighton and their prices are insane. by esofagus (Sat 22nd May 2021 10:24am)

It might be worth posting this in the Nextdoor app there too (I’m in the Kelvingrove/Sandyford network). by esofagus (Sun 23rd May 2021 12:23pm)

48 here, still waiting, same situation as your wife. Seeing how they’re offering the vaccine to pretty much everybody else is a slap in the face. by esofagus (Mon 24th May 2021 12:11pm)

The sound complaint service IS operating. They might not visit indoors but they’re definitely working. I complained about some noise coming from a neighbouring property, caused by an outdoor boiler, and they dealt with it. by esofagus (Mon 24th May 2021 12:21pm)

Feel the same. by esofagus (Tue 25th May 2021 10:47am)

Meanwhile I still haven't had mine and it's been almost 4 weeks since my enquiry. It's absolutely infuriating. If I don't get one this week I'm going to try turning up at the Hydro. by esofagus (Tue 25th May 2021 10:45am)

Already done that... by esofagus (Tue 25th May 2021 1:51pm)

Had the same. by esofagus (Wed 26th May 2021 11:50am)

I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a friend who is in Australia in similar situations, although mercifully nobody in his family is ill. Take care of yourself. by esofagus (Thu 27th May 2021 1:01pm)

Add that £60k are going to be spent on fixing the stuff that was smashed by football supporters... by esofagus (Thu 27th May 2021 1:08pm)

I'm with you a 100% OP. I see that you've been attacked and downvoted, unfortunately. by esofagus (Thu 27th May 2021 1:20pm)

Then, by miracle, we'll all be safe to go out for a few weeks! by esofagus (Thu 27th May 2021 2:50pm)

Vaccination which is still relying on letters and tons of people who should have been vaccinated weeks ago still have no appointment. I'm 48 and only finally got \*first\* jab on Tuesday after I spoke to someone in the media. Miraculously, a few hours later I got a call. It's a fucking disgrace. by esofagus (Fri 28th May 2021 11:04am)

Divide and conquer. I'm not one for conspiracy theories, and I doubt any politician (even Boris) gets much benefit from stopping people from spending money. Locking people doesn't make happy voters. But this policy has just turned people into self-righteous pricks. I hear it from friends in Italy all the time - 'I went out and all these people were out (\*bear in mind in Italy masks are mandatory even outdoors) so no wonder Covid still continues etc etc'. Like seriously? I'd like to see the actual science on outdoor infections. This is BS. by esofagus (Fri 28th May 2021 11:01am)

Exactly. I like Sturgeon overall but I agree that she is refusing to admit that England’s system has been better on this occasion. I mean, a 10 year old child could have figured out that - it’s 2021 and we have technology. Not everybody is 70 years old with no internet access. And even so, in Italy they have places like pharmacies booking online appointments for people who can’t do it themselves (my sister is a pharmacist and hates every minute of it, but it is helpful). Postal letters in 2021. What the fuck. by esofagus (Fri 28th May 2021 5:44pm)

Bout fucking time by esofagus (Sat 29th May 2021 12:48am)

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. I like Sturgeon, but no I didn’t vote SNP (but I probably would have done had it been a General Election- to keep the Tories out). They’re trying to do what they think is right - it’s not a conspiracy. Who is gaining from killing the Scottish economy? Who is gaining from shutting down Glasgow’s hospital it industry? My main issue is with the archaic blue letter vaccination implementation. I haven’t lived in Scotland long enough to understand if there is a reason for insisting in such an archaic system. by esofagus (Sat 29th May 2021 12:53am)

I hope you find him soon 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sat 29th May 2021 11:56am)

Let's not forget the letters. Letters, in 2021, when you're trying to vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. by esofagus (Sat 29th May 2021 4:06pm)

Well said, 100% agree. by esofagus (Sat 29th May 2021 5:45pm)

I used them twice (they are affiliated to the storage company I used to in between renting and buying), they were good in some ways but I personally would not use them again. They’re very much a no-frills operation. Will PM the OP. by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 10:39am)

What the fuck is wrong with the U.K.? What the fuck is wrong. In Italy people don’t treat property like a Monopoly game. Yes, some areas can be very expensive (like Milan) but it’s not a frenzy like here. by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 10:57am)

I would also add that in Italy it’s very common to leave in flats. Here the average family kind of expects to live in a house, and houses take up more space. I’m not sure of what point I’m trying to make but I’m sure it’s important 😆 by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 11:31am)

I'm in a new build (technically a conversion of an office building). There are pros and cons but buying at a fixed price allowed me to skip the current bidding insanity. There will always be some teething issues, and I'm dreading the Council Tax bill (still being assessed...) but weighing everything, renting for several months would have just been money down the drain for us (in our particular situation). I would at least consider new builds if I were you. PS - In the rest of Europe, new builds are desirable. It's here in the UK that people are really really anti. I think it could be a combination of poor building techniques/standards (sorry but it's true) and some kind of snobbery (wanting the Victorian features etc). I don't know. Lack of space is definitely a disadvantage - our new place is very small, however the location is perfect. I could never have afforded an "old" (tenement or sandstone) flat in this area. by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 5:43pm)

Fixed price FTW. Also, regardless of the "Fixed Price" - there is always a little bit of wiggle room. You might be able to negotiate a couple of thousands off, or something like that. We got the hardwood floor that they used in the living room put in the two bedrooms (which had carpets.). These are 'Builder's incentives'. Don't be afraid to ask. by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 5:46pm)

Yeah I understand. Mine is a small development, it’s not perfect by any means. But it’s been a good choice overall, at a time when people are paying over 20% over HR. I’m just saying it’s an option. Best of luck regardless 🌈 by esofagus (Sun 30th May 2021 10:05pm)

I saw the leaflet on the table of our building's entrance. I will definitely keep an eye out for the little guy. I hope you find him soon. by esofagus (Mon 31st May 2021 1:29pm)

He's referring to Woodside Place Lane, which is at the back of that HQ office. It's the alley that separates 5 March restaurant and the Mews cafe. by esofagus (Mon 31st May 2021 1:31pm)

Oh come on. I’m upvoting you because you’ve been slaughtered with downvotes and I can’t make you a cup of tea. *Disclaimer: I’m married to an Englishman, mercifully he hates football (like I do) so we don’t have this problem. by esofagus (Mon 31st May 2021 10:33pm)

They asked my husband that same question. It feels like a canned response. I think they mean well but it comes out wrong. by esofagus (Mon 31st May 2021 10:35pm)

I'm glad you posted that, because I had my jab last Tuesday and all sorts of weird things are happening to me too. I'm also peri. I'm not worried because many things can affect cycles (for example, long haul flights - I forgot the number of times I got 'surprise' periods' after flying across a few timezones). But the vaccine does appear to affect it. by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 11:39am)

How much roughly would you tip? Just to have an idea. by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 12:08pm)

Thank you, that’s very helpful! I used to tip my stylist in Brighton (he wasn’t the salon owner), so I will do the same tomorrow. by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 4:04pm)

Thank you, I appreciate you asking your wife! by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 4:02pm)

That’s very helpful, thank you! by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 4:01pm)

Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. I’m more than happy to tip for good service, it’s been helpful to get an idea of what is appropriate here in Glasgow 🙂 by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 6:21pm)

It’s just one of those contentious issues. I often get funny looks when I tip in the U.K. , but I’m used to travelling to the US a fair bit and over there it’s the norm. I got told off by a friend here in Glasgow once for tipping the bar tender so I thought I’d check! by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 7:49pm)

Tbf, a couple of weeks ago I saw a guy urinate in against the close of a nice block of flats on Argyle Street in Finnieston. Middle of the day. Fucking gross. by esofagus (Tue 1st Jun 2021 8:05pm)

I’m so glad you found him!!! by esofagus (Thu 3rd Jun 2021 10:41am)

You could learn Ashtanga yoga and then practice by yourself - it’s meant to be a self-practice. I haven’t gone to a studio since 2010, and since last year there’s so much more online. Feel free to PM me if you want me to point you out to some resources. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Jun 2021 6:05pm)

White van men types are the worst. Unfortunately toxic masculinity is still going strong so until it’s completely eradicated, women will still have to suffer with unwanted attention and/or harassment when they’re cycling, running (I used to get that when I ran) or even breathing (“smile!” “Cheer up luv” etc). People need to bring up their sons to respect women, and I know a lot of parents do but we’re still a long way to go. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Jun 2021 7:49pm)

Exactly, and those people are proving my earlier point that we're still a long way to go. by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 2:33pm)

Wow. What a nice chap! You're right that there are weirdos and idiots in all walks of life though. by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 2:32pm)

The United Kingdom: the only country in the world where everything, even a global pandemic, pushes up house prices. I wonder if any world events/global crisis or catastrophe would for once, just once, do the opposite. Even the 2007 financial crisis barely slowed prices down in a lot of places (like Brighton where I used to live). What would it take? A zombie apocalypse? A Chernobyl-like catastrophe? Someone is driving this madness - whether it's the Tories, the Daily Mail, the Boomers or Pizzagate I don't know but this is fucking insane. by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 2:38pm)

PS - I love how people here are blaming EU 'migrants' and refugees (as if the latter have money to buy houses). I moved into my flat in Glasgow 2 months ago. I'm a dual EU/British national (in the UK for 26 years. Paid tax. Etc). English husband. Pretty much everybody else in our building is under 30, Scottish and their parents have bought/helped them buy the place. But yeah, keep blaming immigration. by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 2:43pm)

You mean you didn't have it before? How did you make Manhattans before? by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 2:39pm)

You add it to cocktails, like Manhattans! by esofagus (Fri 4th Jun 2021 6:37pm)

Congratulations!!! by esofagus (Sat 5th Jun 2021 10:56am)

Definitely Airbnb by esofagus (Sat 5th Jun 2021 11:01am)

What is it like? I live not far and I always wonder if it’s like some kind of depressing relic from the 80’s or some hidden gem. by esofagus (Sat 5th Jun 2021 10:59am)

I second that. I keep saying that Glasgow reminds me of Milan and (in parts) Paris. by esofagus (Sat 5th Jun 2021 9:22pm)

Are there no trains at all on Sunday here? by esofagus (Sun 6th Jun 2021 10:44am)

I kinda feel the same by esofagus (Sun 6th Jun 2021 10:42am)

It would also keep people out of their own flats = less noise. by esofagus (Sun 6th Jun 2021 10:42am)

Ahhhh! Thanks! by esofagus (Sun 6th Jun 2021 12:02pm)

There’s one that covers Finnieston, it’s not very active but worth a shot - search “Finnieston Anderston Local. The Next Door app is definitely worth a shot too. by esofagus (Mon 7th Jun 2021 10:39am)

I’m a Gen Xer! I’d be happy to take part! Edit: husband is also Gen X ! by esofagus (Mon 7th Jun 2021 4:23pm)

I hope your symptoms will be mild 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Tue 8th Jun 2021 11:52am)

That’s great news! by esofagus (Tue 8th Jun 2021 9:19pm)

I heard helicopters for a good 30-45 mins last night at around 11PM (Kelvingrove). They sounded really low. It was like Nam. by esofagus (Wed 9th Jun 2021 10:43am)

Dried porcini are a staple of Northern Italian cuisine - you would use them in risotto. But they tend to be used in addition to fresh mushrooms. When I saw that Lidl had them a few weeks ago I bought several packs for me and my friend 🤣 by esofagus (Wed 9th Jun 2021 10:46am)

I heard that! by esofagus (Wed 9th Jun 2021 11:37pm)

Saving this post! by esofagus (Thu 10th Jun 2021 3:20pm)

I can't help with recommendations but if you are really struggling right now, please pick up the phone and call the Samaritans. They're really good at what they do. They also have a live chat option. Hang in there. by esofagus (Thu 10th Jun 2021 10:29pm)

Get well soon 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sat 12th Jun 2021 10:57pm)

Looks like a modern day Hopper painting! by esofagus (Sat 12th Jun 2021 11:00pm)

Not everyone is a sun/summer worshipper. One of the reasons why I moved to the U.K. many years ago was to escape Italian summers. I’m working my way up north, from the south east of England all the way up to Glasgow now, next move will probably be even further up north. Google Summer S.A.D. by esofagus (Mon 14th Jun 2021 11:27am)

Very true - down south usually the weather doesn’t change so much. In Brighton it was either dry as fuck or chucking it down. Even in the north west of England you got one weather front that stayed for days on end. Here it changes in minutes. The only place where I’ve experienced this kind of thing is Tulsa, Oklahoma. by esofagus (Mon 14th Jun 2021 11:31am)

I know that Asda Toryglen have them, but as someone else said, if you fuck them (easy to do with all the rules) you just waste your money. by esofagus (Mon 14th Jun 2021 12:36pm)

You’re one of us! by esofagus (Mon 14th Jun 2021 5:45pm)

It’s just absolutely insane that in 2021 the Scottish Government uses postal invitations to something as pressing as the Covid vaccine. by esofagus (Tue 15th Jun 2021 12:20pm)

The way you’re asking makes it sound as if the post is the only method of communication? In the rest of the U.K. they invited by text, phone and self-registration online. I get that the elderly might not be online but pretty much everybody has a phone, and vulnerable groups could have received assistance. In Italy people can sign up for their vaccine at local pharmacies. by esofagus (Tue 15th Jun 2021 12:48pm)

The walk-ins have only been introduced in the last couple of weeks (at least for the over 40). Wanna keep arguing that using quill and parchment in 2021 is a good idea, be my guest. by esofagus (Tue 15th Jun 2021 5:22pm)

The Southern Necropolis is also worth seeing. It’s just south of the river in Gorbals. You can easily walk there from the city centre. There are other two Necropolises but I haven’t been there yet. by esofagus (Wed 16th Jun 2021 10:34am)

You didn't say how old you are. It becomes very difficult when you're older, especially if (like me) you don't have children. The pandemic has not helped one iota. by esofagus (Fri 18th Jun 2021 5:42pm)

There are “guarantor” services these days (the whole idea of a guarantor is insane in principle but never mind). Google “guarantor U.K.”. Not ideal but eh. by esofagus (Sat 19th Jun 2021 12:21am)

I think MyHermes can be pretty good outside of big cities but clearly in Glasgow it’s really hit and miss. The guy who usually delivers to my building seems to be very good and reliable, but to avoid the dreaded “sorry we missed you” card I only stay in for pickups, and get Hermes deliveries to Parcelshops. They still managed to deliver to the wrong shop last week and I had to walk an hour and try 3 different places before I got my parcel 😑 by esofagus (Sat 19th Jun 2021 5:30pm)

Fellow fridge magnet hoarder here. I was going to say the various gift shop by Central Station in Gordon Street. by esofagus (Mon 21st Jun 2021 11:14am)

I would absolutely recommend Gavin at PoMo Hairdressing (Chancellor Street). He did a really subtle, natural balayage, fixed my roots and cut my hair so well even my husband was like “that’s the best haircut you’ve had in years”. The salon isn’t cheap but totally worth it. by esofagus (Mon 21st Jun 2021 10:17pm)

I question your story, because there’s no way a psychic medium service would be an 0800 number. by esofagus (Tue 22nd Jun 2021 11:52am)

I was kind of being facetious but clearly the humourless peeps enjoyed pressing the downvote button. by esofagus (Tue 22nd Jun 2021 5:30pm)

Look, I'm sorry that you're struggling to get the vaccine (been there). I just made fun of the fact that Psychic lines would never be free to phone. That's all I meant, and I wasn't calling you a liar. by esofagus (Tue 22nd Jun 2021 5:58pm)

100% this. I had to make a snap decision within less than 24 hours, and nearly missed out because my second viewing had been cancelled due to the snow. It’s crazy that people can’t ponder on such a massive purchase anymore. by esofagus (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 12:08pm)

I love pigeons 🐦 by esofagus (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 9:48pm)

Congrats! by esofagus (Thu 24th Jun 2021 11:30am)

I had one of those visiting my garden in England last year. It stayed for a few days, hanging out with the other pigeons, then disappeared. Beautiful creatures. by esofagus (Sat 26th Jun 2021 11:52am)

My parents went to Brazil in the 80s and came back raving about feijoada! by esofagus (Sun 27th Jun 2021 11:42am)

100% by esofagus (Sun 27th Jun 2021 11:41am)

PS- I have the cachaça!* I had my first caipirinha at home in Italy with my late parents. My dad had a dusty bottle of cachaça from his trip. We drove to a nearby town to get limes (limes being hard to find in small towns in north east Italy), came back, he hit some ice cubes with a rolling pin, made the drink. My mother took one sip and was like “this is nothing like a real caipirinha”. I, on the other hand, was hooked. *The cachaça was “lifted” from a shipment meant for a yacht in Genoa, but that’s a story for another day. by esofagus (Sun 27th Jun 2021 11:47am)

I really liked Mezcal, although I haven't been since last year because of lockdown etc. I thought it was better than Topolabamba, although the latter is a bigger, more comfortable restaurant to eat in. by esofagus (Wed 30th Jun 2021 9:02pm)

I find it staggering that it’s allowed to go on in the first place. Is this a Glasgow problem or does it happen a lot in the rest of Scotland too? by esofagus (Fri 2nd Jul 2021 10:47am)

Putting that on my list . by esofagus (Fri 2nd Jul 2021 10:53am)

I feel the same. My sister lives in Milan and it’s been 30-35° all week. Out of curiosity I looked at the historical temperatures from the mid 70s and it’s absolutely terrifying. This time in 1976 it was 10 degrees cooler. How anyone can still deny climate change is beyond me. by esofagus (Fri 2nd Jul 2021 10:49am)

Welcome from another recent arrival! by esofagus (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 11:00am)

Sorry if it’s an obvious question but are there Orange marches today and what areas should I avoid other than the city centre? are the marches going through the West End? Couldn’t find anything on the local news apps. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 11:16am)

That’s super interesting, I didn’t know about that. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 11:24am)

Oh thank you! by esofagus (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 11:37am)

I have to admit to being very disappointed with the water in Glasgow so far. I was spoilt by the water in Lancashire and had heard great things about the water here but it has dried my skin and my hair and it just doesn’t taste as nice. It’s also never that cold. I’ve lived in two different parts of Glasgow so far (East End and now West End) and it’s been the same. by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 12:14pm)

As an Italian, I’d rather not have to suffer the embarrassment of our frankly terrible national anthem 🙉 by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 12:28pm)

I’m 48, everybody was definitely a lot younger than me on Thursday but it was fun. by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 12:33pm)

Saving this one! by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 12:36pm)

Wow, 10 downvotes for saying that I'm disappointed with the local water, which I'd heard so much about so I had high expectations. You know, it is possible to criticise something local without being racist/anti-Scottish and so on? by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 1:22pm)

That sounds fun actually by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 2:02pm)

Nice sexist comment. by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 5:48pm)

Honestly it’s terrible. There have been campaigns to change it and use the “Va Pensiero” (from Verdi’s Nabucco) instead but for various reasons, including the fact that the latter is about the Jewish people, we’re still stuck with that horror. The text was written by some obscure school teacher and it should have been relegated to small town marching bands but nope. by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 5:51pm)

Well that’s nice to hear 😊 by esofagus (Sun 4th Jul 2021 7:25pm)

[Derek Beagrie at Jain Neil & Ruddy.](https://www.jnrsolicitors.com/) He was recommended by people on this forum. He handled the purchase of my flat and I'm using him again now for something else. by esofagus (Mon 5th Jul 2021 12:09pm)

What time did you have in mind? by esofagus (Mon 5th Jul 2021 7:50pm)

I was wondering the same. The fountain at Kelvingrove hasn’t been on at all since I’ve moved here. It’s infuriating how, over a year after the first lockdown, Covid is still being used as an excuse to cut services and amenities for no valid reason. by esofagus (Tue 6th Jul 2021 4:51pm)

Elf’n’safety innit by esofagus (Tue 6th Jul 2021 11:16pm)

And also, YOU HAD 15 MONTHS TO ADAPT FFS by esofagus (Tue 6th Jul 2021 11:15pm)

I couldn't do that either. I hope they came to get the little one. by esofagus (Wed 7th Jul 2021 11:41am)

Went to the Dawsholm tip today and it looks like there was a fire at their big 'hangar' like space where all the general waste is dumped. That whole section is closed off and staff were directing people to other parts of the site. EDIT: apparently this happened on Sunday. by esofagus (Wed 7th Jul 2021 4:53pm)

The surgeons/consultants in those hospitals are the same who work for the NHS. You’ll be fine. by esofagus (Fri 9th Jul 2021 10:52pm)

I’m not actually even English. I’m Italian and British. I never voted Tory. Only lived in Lancashire for 3 years and hated it there. by esofagus (Sat 10th Jul 2021 10:27am)

It was probably a total fluke but yesterday walking through Kelvingrove I saw tons of rubbish by the skatepark. I took pics and reported it as I walked by, a couple of hours later I walked back the same way and it had all gone. It was probably a coincidence though. However I will keep doing it, if anything to be a thorn on the Council’s side. by esofagus (Sat 10th Jul 2021 6:15pm)

It was the same when I lived in Brighton. I think the vintage clothes market has been fucked by eBay. by esofagus (Sun 11th Jul 2021 11:36am)

Tulsa! I love Tulsa. One of my favourite places in the world. by esofagus (Mon 12th Jul 2021 11:10am)

It’s a really cool city! by esofagus (Mon 12th Jul 2021 6:26pm)

Does anyone else have trouble getting a chat transcript from the Live Chat on the Council's website? Second time it happens to me, I put my email address, hit send, then end chat and nothing came through. It happened to be before but it was weeks ago and I thought maybe I'd done something wrong. I should have known better and screenshotted the whole thing. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jul 2021 12:18pm)

Go to a drop in centre, you can find an up to date list on NHS inform. I’m a week away from my 8th week, I rang the helpline last week and - surprise - there was no record of an appointment for me 🙄 The helpline guy said he’d submit a request but he also said that the easiest way is to just turn up to a drop in centre as soon as the 8 weeks are up. So that’s what I’m going to do. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jul 2021 4:18pm)

You’re welcome. I forgot to mention that the NHS inform page only shows drop in centres 2-3 days ahead so don’t be alarmed if there’s nothing ahead of that, just check again. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jul 2021 4:23pm)

I’ll add that although my husband and I are technically southerners, we were living in the North West before moving here so definitely not London/South East prices! by esofagus (Wed 14th Jul 2021 11:07am)

[pedant]ciabatta[/pedant] It’s like Naan. Ciabatta is a type of bread, so it’s like saying “bread bread”. Expecting the downvoters to go wild now 🤓 by esofagus (Wed 14th Jul 2021 11:18am)

I know ciabatta means slipper, thank you very much. You’re welcome to go to a bakery in Italy and ask for “pane ciabatta” and see what they say. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jul 2021 7:37pm)

I don't know why you're being downvoted so much. by esofagus (Thu 15th Jul 2021 12:53pm)

There's no justification for having a party with music in a flat after midnight, it's cunty AF. by esofagus (Thu 15th Jul 2021 12:51pm)

You can buy a decent fan for £20 and then take it with you when you move to your new place. They last forever - I still have a fan I bought 15 years ago. by esofagus (Thu 15th Jul 2021 12:56pm)

Same. Granted, that was in 1994 but I bought my own kettle for my hall of residence room. Nobody batted an eyelid. Pretty much everybody had their own kettle or other electrical items (stereos, TVs etc). by esofagus (Fri 16th Jul 2021 1:35pm)

I hope you’re ok, let us know how you get on. by esofagus (Fri 16th Jul 2021 11:28pm)

Amazing. I’m always in awe of people who overcome addictions. by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 12:24pm)

I’m in my late 40s, married, no kids. We relocated to Glasgow earlier this year. The pandemic has pretty much put on hold everything- gigs, any sort of cultural group that meets indoors and so on. Slowly things might be picking up again hopefully. I already had a couple of friends here which has helped. People are overall quite friendly here, and I’ve enjoyed a Redditors meet up. A dose of realism is necessary though, because meeting people and making friends when you’re older is not easy, especially if you don’t have the immediate connection of kids, school stuff and so on. by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 12:23pm)

Me too. I’m not a summer person and I am not really enjoying this at all. Sun and heat are only good on a beach or by the pool with a cocktail my hand. by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 12:26pm)

Someone had downvoted us just for expressing are preference on a season. Some people are such bitter arseholes. by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 1:39pm)

It’s the summer loving fascism. God forbid you dare to say you don’t like “nice and sunny”. We’ll see how people will like it when climate change has turned the planet into a sweltering dry desert (spoiler: it’s coming). by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 3:59pm)

For me no kids overall has no “cons” 😆🤣 by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 3:57pm)

Right, that’s equally terrifying. by esofagus (Sat 17th Jul 2021 5:12pm)

Does anyone know how busy the car park at the Central Mosque has been lately? I’m planning to try and get my second jab tomorrow. Also, any idea of bad the queues are atm? by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:00am)

“Temporarily” 😅 by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:07am)

Awesome thanks! by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:46am)

Thanks! by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:46am)

That’s really good to know actually! Thanks! by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:45am)

It's the same in most big cities' main stations though. Compared to Rome Termini, Glasgow Central is nothing. by esofagus (Tue 20th Jul 2021 4:21pm)

Thanks! by esofagus (Wed 21st Jul 2021 10:33am)

Lidl had brioche buns just the other day. They looked amazing so I didn't buy them - I'm on a diet :( by esofagus (Wed 21st Jul 2021 10:57am)

Had my second jab today! I turned up at the Mosque in the early afternoon, plenty of parking spaces, no queueing whatsoever, was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Now, on to the final battle - i.e. to get the certificate. by esofagus (Wed 21st Jul 2021 3:20pm)

Great work! by esofagus (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 10:43am)

Had the worst night’s sleep with my bedroom having turned into an oven and the effects of the 2nd jab. At one point I got cold and got a blanket, only to wake up two hours later absolutely roasting. Not as bad as the first jab but still not feeling 100%. by esofagus (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 10:45am)

Who is the best person to contact, an MSP or an MP? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I've only lived in Scotland since February and I'm not 100% familiar with how things work here yet. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Jul 2021 4:35pm)

Thank you! by esofagus (Fri 23rd Jul 2021 4:42pm)

If you use the Nextdoor app, you could post and ask if people have any to spare. I used to keep them for future house moves (sadly now I don’t have the space to store them). by esofagus (Fri 23rd Jul 2021 6:02pm)

I need to write to my MSP, do I write to the Constituency or Regional one? Or both? by esofagus (Sat 24th Jul 2021 11:29am)

Thank you 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sat 24th Jul 2021 1:29pm)

That’s helpful to know actually, thank you so much 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sat 24th Jul 2021 1:29pm)

48f, married, child free and new to Glasgow. Happy to chat, as long as it’s not about football or sports in general! by esofagus (Sat 24th Jul 2021 10:36pm)

I don’t go anywhere during school holidays either 😆 by esofagus (Mon 26th Jul 2021 11:24am)

If it’s public land then they haven’t got a leg to stand on. I’d say complain to the Council and then, as others have said, do to one of the local papers/news sites. by esofagus (Tue 27th Jul 2021 5:30am)

I'm hoping to make it, I'm 48, husband is 44. I've been to the previous meetup organised by u/LordAnubis12 and although everybody was definitely younger than me, I didn't feel too out of place. by esofagus (Tue 27th Jul 2021 11:28am)

I moved to Glasgow in February and I’d say it’s nowhere near as rough as people think. If your office is in Charing Cross, you could walk there from pretty much anywhere central-ish. I’m a few minutes walk from Charing Cross station, close to Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston and Woodlands. The city centre is going to be a bit noisy and chaotic - I wouldn’t say rough, but there are some interesting people out and about. It does depend on your perception of “rough”. If you’re young you’re going to be fine. by esofagus (Wed 28th Jul 2021 11:16pm)

Unfortunately they will - look at London. Prices never came down after the mid 90s boom. Even after the 2007 crash. Glasgow has clearly gone the way of London and the rest of the south east of England now. People are crazy though. Chucking money at property like that is not helping anybody, including the people who do that. by esofagus (Fri 30th Jul 2021 6:21pm)

Webchat is the best way, but warning: if you select the option to email yourself a transcript of the chat, IT DOES NOT WORK. It hasn’t worked for me ever. I know how to click on “send transcript”, it’s not me. So if you need evidence, screenshot the fuck out of that chat. by esofagus (Fri 30th Jul 2021 10:25pm)

Pretty sure a good jeweller can fix anything! by esofagus (Sat 31st Jul 2021 11:29am)

This! by esofagus (Sun 1st Aug 2021 11:56am)

School holidays is the deaddest season to market a place imho. Especially now coming out of months of lockdowns and restrictions. I suspect a lot of buyers want to go on their “staycations” (shudder) and forget all about house moved until September. by esofagus (Sun 1st Aug 2021 12:14pm)

I feel you. I'm not enjoying apartment living in the slightest. by esofagus (Tue 3rd Aug 2021 11:24am)

Or you've been very lucky! by esofagus (Tue 3rd Aug 2021 11:31am)

For the next pub rant, we could delve into how that kind of thinking is reflected in the class system in this country (and I mean the U.K., not only Scotland). An innate defeatism, if you like. Put it on the agenda for the next meet-up 📜 by esofagus (Tue 10th Aug 2021 10:35pm)

I'm a child of the 70's! I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight but hopefully the next one. u/LordAnubis12 has occult powers to make my furniture deliveries happen when he organises a meet-up. by esofagus (Thu 12th Aug 2021 1:27pm)

Hey fellow Eyetalian! I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight but definitely up for the next one in two weeks (no more furniture coming /u/LordAnubis12 ) by esofagus (Thu 12th Aug 2021 3:22pm)

I’ve moved to Glasgow from a 3 bedroom house with garden in England to a very small 2 bedroom flat in the West End. I don’t think I’m going to stay very long, put it that way. House > flat, especially when you have shit luck when it comes to neighbours. by esofagus (Thu 12th Aug 2021 4:14pm)

Privacy? What is that? In Italy, where I grew up, the phone book gave out your full address 😄 by esofagus (Thu 12th Aug 2021 5:39pm)

You’re welcome! He’s very good, isn’t he? We’re mid-transaction for something atm. A good solicitor is worth their weight in gold. by esofagus (Fri 13th Aug 2021 11:13am)

Today? by esofagus (Sat 14th Aug 2021 11:01am)

The main Necropolis is amazing but there’s also the smaller, Southern Necropolis just south of the river in Gorbals. by esofagus (Sat 14th Aug 2021 11:12am)

Welcome to my world. I'll spare you the long story but I wasn't even in the system (see my previous posts). Anyway, when the helpline finally found me, they said the paper copy would take up to 14 days, but they said that on a Friday and by the following Wednesday the letter had arrived. So hang in there. I know what you're going through. by esofagus (Sun 15th Aug 2021 8:38pm)

I’d go with the airport testing facilities. Haven’t used it myself yet but people on the Italians in Glasgow FB group always recommended it. You could go the day before to be 100% sure. by esofagus (Mon 16th Aug 2021 12:48pm)

I had to pay around £500 for a year, absolutely extortionate, although they did send information on the other quotes. by esofagus (Mon 16th Aug 2021 12:50pm)

Yes - take the notes to the bank where you hold an account and they will exchange them for you. by esofagus (Mon 16th Aug 2021 8:42pm)

In England they send the notes back to the Bank of England. I don't know how it works in Scotland as I have only lived here for a few months, but they'll have a similar process. by esofagus (Mon 16th Aug 2021 9:01pm)

I’ve been in exactly the same position, and my husband too. I posted a thread here a couple of weeks ago. Feel free to PM me for some info. by esofagus (Thu 19th Aug 2021 2:14pm)

You got downvoted for daring to be honest about the NHS. It’s a state run healthcare system, not a sacred cow. by esofagus (Thu 19th Aug 2021 2:19pm)

I just wanted to thank the OP u/harg7769 for recommending this restaurant. I went there today for lunch and it was amazing! My husband had never tried Caribbean food, I've been to Jamaica several times and really missed the food. We asked for advice on what they'd recommend as we're both mostly vegetarian and had a really fantastic vegetable curry with rice and peas, corn on the cob, plus we got three sides to share. Husband practically ate the plate. Really great find, thanks for the recommendation! by esofagus (Fri 20th Aug 2021 7:22pm)

Pretty much all new builds seem to have two bathrooms - one main and an ensuite. I found that, compared to England, it's more likely for houses/flats in Scotland to have two bathrooms. by esofagus (Fri 20th Aug 2021 7:40pm)

Happy to help for advice on online resources. I practice Ashtanga and I’ve started to go a studio in Glasgow sporadically too. by esofagus (Sat 21st Aug 2021 10:06pm)

I love Glasgow so far, however it’s a way more expensive city to live than I thought (and I’ve lived in London and Brighton). by esofagus (Sun 22nd Aug 2021 1:27pm)

Housing prices are insane. Granted, still lower than the SE but not in proportion to the cost of living. The whole “offers over” market with people chucking premiums of 20-30% over HR value is mental. Eating and drinking is pretty much the same as the SE. Overall Glasgow seems to be a smaller version of London when it comes to money. I might be wrong and no doubt I’ll be downvoted for comparing the two, but that’s just my experience. by esofagus (Sun 22nd Aug 2021 7:24pm)

Does anyone know if you still need an appointment to register with the Mitchell Library? Their website is still referring to the easing of lockdown in April and because they're closed today I can't phone. by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 12:52pm)

I went to the Eastern Necropolis a few days ago and there was litter everywhere, between the graves, in the grass... some of it looked like it had been there for months. I've tweeted the Council and they say they'll deal with it but the root problem remains - people are utter shitheads. The Council can only pick up so much. by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 12:57pm)

Register as in to borrow from them/get a library card. I've only lived in the area since March when everything was still closed. EDIT: I'd seen those FAQs but they seem to relate to the reopening of 27 April, hence my question. by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 2:01pm)

That's great thanks! I'll try to turn up tomorrow with proof of address! by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 2:08pm)

Oh. The FAQs mention borrowing books though. by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 5:57pm)

Ahhh! Good to know, thank you. I’ll try a different one then. It’s just the closest to where I live. by esofagus (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 6:09pm)

Going to the emergency vet is a very stressful experience, I remember those days (I used to keep pet rats). I’m glad the dog is fine! by esofagus (Tue 24th Aug 2021 10:38am)

“Due to Covid…” by esofagus (Tue 24th Aug 2021 5:25pm)

Just saw your screen name. Ringo biscuits are an Italian version of Oreos (but better, imo). by esofagus (Tue 24th Aug 2021 5:29pm)

I didn’t know that! by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 1:16am)

It’s the same reason why there virologists and immunologists abound these days. You tend to find them in supermarkets queues. by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 10:06am)

Exactly. Edit: laughing at “military field hospital”. by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 10:47am)

Respectfully, I think Eusebi’s dining pods are an absolute monstrosity. They take over the whole place, obscure the church, and look like shit. I’m all for supporting local businesses and I get that they were erected during the lockdown restrictions but those things are totally disproportionate in size and scale for the area. by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 10:47am)

I'll come wearing a Hazmat suit due to Covid paranoia ... by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 2:24pm)

[Bupa Dental Care Partick West](https://www.bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care/practices/partick-west) (there are two, East and West) do, I think. I've registered as a private patient but there was the option of both. Give them a call to check. by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 2:34pm)

That's great, I'm glad you could get an appointment! by esofagus (Wed 25th Aug 2021 2:55pm)

Mezcal by esofagus (Thu 26th Aug 2021 1:29am)

If you like classic cocktails, Anchor Line and Hutcheson. by esofagus (Thu 26th Aug 2021 12:26pm)

Ohhh, I didn’t know! Haven’t been since pre-lockdown. That’s so sad. by esofagus (Thu 26th Aug 2021 4:19pm)

Another casualty of Covid? I really liked their coffee 😥 by esofagus (Thu 26th Aug 2021 6:24pm)

Why is that? I’m curious, when I was young, approx 100 years ago, I’d often walk into clubs by myself and meet my friends there. (Granted, they were always small dingy clubs of the rock/indie scene variety). by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 2:07am)

Ah fair point. I remember the old rule of no large groups of guys. As a woman obviously I wasn’t very threatening 😆 by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 10:00am)

We need name tags next time with our real names and screen names (even if they’re rude/embarrassing) by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 10:08am)

It was a really good night and good turnout! Thanks for organising. Next time I’m bringing name labels though. Apologies to anyone whose name I didn’t catch but it was very noisy in there and I have tinnitus 😬 by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 10:06am)

Sure, it’s a balancing act about looking cool vs actually knowing the name of the person sitting next to you. I’m too old to care about what people think about me 💁🏻‍♀️ by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 10:35am)

😂😂😂 by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 4:57pm)

Fair point, maybe no screen names then 😬 by esofagus (Fri 27th Aug 2021 5:04pm)

Another semi-sleepless night due to heat, complete with dreams about my childhood bedroom being on fire. by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 11:07am)

I must have missed it! by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 11:05am)

You need to start writing a book about your travels, you’re good! by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 11:05am)

It’s been cool outside in the evenings but my bedroom just will not cool down 😒 by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 6:30pm)

I’d be interested too actually! by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 7:15pm)

I got the sense that the OP was asking after traditional Scottish music, as in heritage type of thing rather than “modern” bands though. by esofagus (Sat 28th Aug 2021 7:46pm)

I’m going to look that up now! by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 11:18am)

Exactly, I thought the whole purpose of a city thread is to answer questions about the city. I honestly found this sub invaluable when I was planning my move to Glasgow, and even used a solicitor that various people recommended. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 11:23am)

Agree. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 11:21am)

The Avanti route is the same as the old Virgin route. I did it 3 weeks ago and it took exactly 4 hours. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 3:53pm)

Nobody is going to check how many bags you take on the train. The issue is, will you be able to carry them by yourself? by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 3:52pm)

Oh I sleep with earbuds. All sorts of sleeping tracks, binaural/isochronic, podcasts etc. It’s just the heat at the moment that is killing me. Edit: to sleep, “Boring Books at Bedtime” and “Astronomy Cast” are the best! by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 3:57pm)

The doors are wide, I wouldn’t worry about size. The good thing is that Glasgow is the first stop and London the final stop, so you won’t have to worry about getting your bags off the train quickly in a minute or two. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 4:13pm)

Only Mad Dogs and English, sorry, Scotsmen would use a blanket in the height of summer. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 4:11pm)

There are at least two luggage compartments in each coach that don’t require lifting your luggage over your head. by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 4:14pm)

You’re right, sorry! I got confused by the time-space wormhole continuum 😄 by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 5:37pm)

I can’t offer any advice but I wish there were more people like you out there. Your friend is lucky to have you! by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 5:40pm)

Nobody seems to mind my husband’s English accent in Glasgow. If there is an anti-English thing going on, we certainly haven’t encountered it (yet?). I’m glad you had a nice time! by esofagus (Sun 29th Aug 2021 10:31pm)

Yesterday husband and I were walking along the river when we noticed people were walking back from the football. We decided to head back and wore masks when we went into the red tunnel. At that point there weren’t even many of them and it was the sober, well behaved fans who had left right on time, but I wasn’t going to take any chances. by esofagus (Mon 30th Aug 2021 10:28am)

I think your best bet would be to stay in an Airbnb for the first couple of months until you find something. As others will no doubt confirm, securing a flat when you’re not here is near impossible. Also try to be more flexible about location: everybody wants to be in the West End and Southside but parts of the East End are perfectly fine and a lot cheaper. Glasgow is actually small and very walkable, especially when compared to most US cities, so you can get around on foot easily. Best of luck! by esofagus (Mon 30th Aug 2021 11:08am)

Omg me too. I thought on the third floor of a modern new build I’d be safe but alas, no. I’m terrified of them but I don’t like killing them so I have a spider catcher which does a pretty good job. [click](https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003E6Z85E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BSANK1KHVCMRPDPBPQ8X) by esofagus (Mon 30th Aug 2021 2:00pm)

And still it’s all allowed to happen. Insanity. by esofagus (Mon 30th Aug 2021 6:22pm)

So true. I saw the comments on a Scot Gov post yesterday. It was a cesspit of hate, and I kid you not every single comment had terrible grammar, spelling mistakes and looked like it has been written by a moron. The irony was that these idiots were arguing that they’d done their “research”. by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 10:41am)

I want to try Mezze! by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 11:41am)

It was definitely open when I walked past it the day before yesterday! by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 11:41am)

I’d ask the factors because the only restrictions you might have here would be with the communal areas. Other than that, it’s not like England! by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 1:56pm)

They’re all useless. I’d say paint the door and if they say something tell them they should have been clearer. by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 4:37pm)

🤦🏻‍♀️ by esofagus (Tue 31st Aug 2021 11:34pm)

I’ll be away too otherwise I’d do it, but see you all at the next one by esofagus (Wed 1st Sep 2021 9:47am)

I was with Sky for many years until I moved to my current place where Virgin is available. Never had problems with Sky - very few outages over many years and decent customer service. by esofagus (Wed 1st Sep 2021 1:51pm)

Fellow Eyetalian here but I haven’t lived in Glasgow very long. Best place would be to post this in the “Italiani a Glasgow” group on Facebook. by esofagus (Wed 1st Sep 2021 9:37pm)

Go to Barclays, the Argyle Street branch is the largest in town. They’re an English bank so I’m sure they’ll be able to help. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 10:59am)

There used to be a place in Finnieston but it closed during the pandemic so I never got a chance to go 🙄 by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 10:56am)

Same thing on Glasgow Green, so now it’s even worse. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 11:03am)

Suddenly they’re doing street works everywhere. Still overflowing bins galore though. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 11:02am)

You could always get a Revolut card and use it for that kind of thing. Unfortunately cash is becoming very difficult to use in Glasgow at the moment. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 3:29pm)

It's open, I went through it just earlier today. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 6:40pm)

Fellow book lover here. I’d love to know too! by esofagus (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 9:39pm)

I’ve heard similar stories. by esofagus (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 11:28am)

Trigger happy mod again by esofagus (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 11:26am)

I love Mad Men! by esofagus (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 11:29am)

It reminds of the "Make Love not Warcraft" episode of South Park, with the guy sitting in his mum's basement killing Level 1 boars. by esofagus (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 12:31pm)

It depends on the shop. Most chain/large stores have tills that can’t be opened unless a transaction that requires payment has gone through. Managers will have a key to override it but they might not want to do it for something like that. I’d try independent shops, small newsagents or convenient stores. Otherwise wait until tomorrow and go to a Post Office. by esofagus (Sun 5th Sep 2021 10:06am)

I can see/ hear some kind of parade bu the Hindu Cultural Centre in Kelvingrove, any idea of what’s the celebration? by esofagus (Sun 5th Sep 2021 12:18pm)

So sorry for your experience. I don’t have any useful suggestions but I hope you get it sorted. Best vibes 🙏🏻🌈 by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 7:58pm)

Wet Wet Wet in Italy back in the late 80’s or early 90’s. I was in high school and my friend worked for a radio station. She phoned me the night before a test and asked me if I wanted to go to Milan (3-4 hours away) to meet WWW as she knew I was a fan. I skipped school, missed the test, met the band and even got a peck on the cheek from Marti Pellow. I was 16 and over the moon 🥰 by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 8:02pm)

I second that area. Might not be the most glamorous but you could get a place for a few months while you find something else. I would also consider Dalmarnock, the train station is equally well served and again, it’s cheaper but not terrible. by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 10:27pm)

I second that too. I stayed in an Airbnb in Bridgeton while we looked for something else. It’s not an area where I would buy a flat but where we stayed for a couple of months was fine and close to everything. PM me if you want me to put you in touch with the host. Very nice lady. by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 10:30pm)

Thank you for saying that. I cannot believe people can inflict prolonged pain on other beings. Humanity is fucking awful. by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 10:54pm)

“Because of Covid” is the universal excuse these days. by esofagus (Wed 8th Sep 2021 10:55pm)

Exactly. Mine was definitely under £1,100 pc, because it’s cheaper for long stays (we booked a month, then another, etc) and it’s all included. No bills, no council tax. It might not be ideal but still better than being homeless or staying in a hotel. by esofagus (Thu 9th Sep 2021 11:39pm)

Me too! by esofagus (Mon 13th Sep 2021 11:58am)

People saying 'just wait' - I doubt that anywhere in the UK ever gets to -20º? However yes, this summer has been (apparently) an exception, but the way climate is changing, it's probably going to become the norm. I absolutely hated the weather this summer - not everybody is a sun/heat worshipper. by esofagus (Mon 13th Sep 2021 11:57am)

I could hear it last night too (I’m close to Finnieston/South Kelvingrove) and at one point the bass was so loud that the blinds in my living room rattled. by esofagus (Mon 13th Sep 2021 7:15pm)

So glad you reminded me actually. by esofagus (Thu 16th Sep 2021 11:14pm)

You had me at “NPC at the end of a mission”. by esofagus (Fri 17th Sep 2021 9:56am)

Switch energy suppliers because bc Scottish Power is a truly atrocious company to deal with. by esofagus (Fri 17th Sep 2021 10:08am)

I don't have any suggestions as I am new to Glasgow but I used to keep pet rats back in Brighton so I'm very familiar with your situation. Please let me know how it goes! by esofagus (Fri 17th Sep 2021 8:14pm)

Love today’s tune! by esofagus (Sun 19th Sep 2021 11:05am)

Can anyone hear marching drums? I didn’t think there were marches today. by esofagus (Sun 19th Sep 2021 12:27pm)

XD by esofagus (Sun 19th Sep 2021 1:27pm)

Nope, it’s still going and feels really close (Kelvingrove south). Definitely some kind of marching drums. by esofagus (Sun 19th Sep 2021 2:17pm)

It may well have been that then, I live close to the Temple! by esofagus (Sun 19th Sep 2021 6:57pm)

I'll try to come. by esofagus (Tue 21st Sep 2021 11:53am)

Sadly if the flat is a new build, the council tax is probably correct. Not 'right' but correct. My flat is a tiny 2 bed but because it's technically a new build (in actual fact, a refurbish of 1960s office block) I pay the same Council Tax as someone living in a 3 floor sandstone building in Hyndland. The whole system is fucked. by esofagus (Wed 22nd Sep 2021 1:32pm)

Ooooh by esofagus (Thu 23rd Sep 2021 10:52am)

Can anyone recommend a Ford garage? We need someone to look at the car urgently, we phoned 3 and none has anything until October. by esofagus (Fri 24th Sep 2021 10:21am)

Thank you so much, I’ll try to call them tomorrow (if they’re open) or Monday! by esofagus (Fri 24th Sep 2021 6:31pm)

Thank you, we tried to call them actually but there was no reply. Everywhere is booked up. We got somewhere for Thursday next week, it’s not ideal though. I’ll try to call them again tomorrow. by esofagus (Fri 24th Sep 2021 6:30pm)

Thank you, as someone who had at least three threads removed in recent months I'm glad to see that you guys listened to the feedback. by esofagus (Wed 29th Sep 2021 12:58pm)

Also because people tend not to look at the Steamie later in the day. by esofagus (Wed 29th Sep 2021 12:56pm)

That kind of warms my heart! by esofagus (Thu 30th Sep 2021 1:22pm)

I love Manchester - I lived in the North West of England for three years before moving here and I agree with others have said, it has a similar vibe to Glasgow. Manchester is very different from a lot of the north of England, in a good way, so I think you'll like Glasgow. by esofagus (Fri 1st Oct 2021 8:17pm)

Amazing. by esofagus (Sat 2nd Oct 2021 4:49pm)

Please let us know how it goes tomorrow! I can't believe the SSPCA won't take it in. I mean I can, but it's upsetting. I hope the vets can help tomorrow, failing that, independent rescues/sanctuaries usually do (that kind of thing has happened to me a lot, but not in Glasgow so I don't have useful contacts). by esofagus (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 1:43am)

Thank you 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 11:52am)

Thank you for letting us know. If you hear anything else, please DM me. by esofagus (Mon 4th Oct 2021 12:58am)

I second the Roche Posay Toleraine range. by esofagus (Tue 5th Oct 2021 9:41am)

I need to try it! by esofagus (Tue 5th Oct 2021 9:41am)

I didn’t either! by esofagus (Tue 5th Oct 2021 9:40am)

I was just going to recommend The Ordinary. Their Hylauronic Acid + B5 serum is brilliant. by esofagus (Tue 5th Oct 2021 9:40am)

From personal research, the market seems to have calmed down a lot since earlier in the year. by esofagus (Wed 6th Oct 2021 10:43am)

Hi there, I'm in my 40s too, you're not alone! by esofagus (Thu 7th Oct 2021 11:58am)

I'm not saying that properties aren't going over HR value but, at least for flats in the West End (which I am monitoring from personal interest) don't seem to be going in the space of a week as they did back when I was buying in February/March. I've seen very nice looking properties staying up for 1-2 months before they go to closing, and that's not what it looked like back in the spring. Obviously that's just my opinion! by esofagus (Thu 7th Oct 2021 1:25pm)

I don't know why you were downvoted. by esofagus (Thu 7th Oct 2021 1:36pm)

Jesus Christ. 35% over is insane. People are paying 35% over what a bank would lend on a property? by esofagus (Thu 7th Oct 2021 8:32pm)

At this point something needs to change so maybe valuers need to adjust their valuations upwards, because clearly if people pay such crazy sums, that’s what properties are “worth”. It’s crazy though. The U.K. has gone insane. by esofagus (Thu 7th Oct 2021 10:32pm)

Basically you are unable to budget. There's a massive difference even between offering 10% over HR to 20%. How do you know? Even the Land Registry takes a few weeks/months to update the public records of sold prices, so there is really no way of knowing. Estate Agents won't tell you, so you have to go by hearsay, 'my mate Dave said'... by esofagus (Fri 8th Oct 2021 9:29am)

It's not difficult to make a baked NY style cheesecake. I have a really good recipe from Nigella Lawson's "Domestic Goddess" book from years ago. You just need to make it the day before - a few hours to rest in the oven even when it's cooked) and then overnight in the fridge. by esofagus (Sun 10th Oct 2021 1:31pm)

I have a couple of friends who are JW and I feel much of the prejudice against them is unjustified. Yes, if you get into a conversation about religion you won't stand a chance, because JW are effectively courtroom trained to overcome any objection, Perry Mason style. But they're not all out there to convert you. What people don't realise is that JW have to do a certain number of hours weekly as mission work, so even just putting a letter through your letterbox counts as such. They know most people won't be interested, and they're not interested in a sparring match just for the sake of it. A polite 'sorry no, have a lovely day' is enough. by esofagus (Tue 12th Oct 2021 11:35am)

That’s so tragic 😓 by esofagus (Sat 16th Oct 2021 11:36pm)

Hell, we won't even be able to walk, let alone get free transport. I live a few minutes walk from Finnieston, the whole area is going to be closed off. by esofagus (Mon 18th Oct 2021 11:10am)

I saw kids throwing stones (or something) at a taxi on Bridgeton Main Street. It was pretty scary tbh. I didn't know it was a thing here in Glasgow. by esofagus (Mon 18th Oct 2021 12:41pm)

What’s the history of this? Is there some kind of feud against taxi drivers? I don’t understand how something like that became a kids’ past time. by esofagus (Mon 18th Oct 2021 9:54pm)

If anyone has written a PhD on why the worst of humanity comments on newspaper articles on FB, I'd love to read it. by esofagus (Wed 20th Oct 2021 11:26am)

Speechless. by esofagus (Thu 21st Oct 2021 7:24pm)

That's my GP surgery. I got a text last week saying, 'don't even bother'. by esofagus (Thu 21st Oct 2021 7:25pm)

Basically the city will be off limits for its inhabitants for the best part of 3 weeks. Fucking joke. by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 11:41am)

If I get a taxi or Uber to the airport, can they drop me off at the drop off point or do they stop somewhere else because of the £4 charge? by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 1:59pm)

I'm flying tomorrow (to Italy - first flight since pre-Covid) and BA accepted my Scottish certificate with the two QR codes. by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 2:00pm)

Thanks! by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 8:13pm)

Thanks!! by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 8:12pm)

My PLF didn’t ask me to upload proof of vaccine, so maybe for Italy it is different. I had to upload that to BA, which then gave me a reference number while they verified my documents. About 15 mins later it was approved. by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 8:15pm)

Well I guess I’ll find out on my way back from Italy. I hope I’ll be able to come back. by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 10:35pm)

So how did you do it if asked you to upload the proof of vaccination but would not accept our Scottish one with the 2 QR? Sorry if it’s a dumb question. I haven’t left the U.K. and seen my family since February 2020 because of this shit and I’m incredibly anxious. It’s been an ordeal to get all the paperwork so far. by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 10:49pm)

Thank you so much, that’s incredibly helpful. Much appreciated 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Mon 25th Oct 2021 11:02pm)

Yesterday I finally landed on Italian soil for the first time since February 2020. Not gonna lie, I cried. It’s good to be home. Also, fuck Covid, I’m so sick of this BS. by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 10:14am)

🤣 by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 10:11am)

Amazing! by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 10:11am)

What is GCC’s excuse? I saw a link but it was Glasgow Live and I didn’t want to pollute my energy. by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 4:06pm)

What was there to agree really? Do you want to put your stalls on this square, yes, no, can we extort most of your takings, yes no? I wonder if they will manage to move the annoying guy with the shite loud music and the dancing puppets from St Enoch, or if they’ll just stick a Santa hat on him and make him part of the experience? by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 4:13pm)

He is indeed. I can only imagine how autistic people might feel, I want to scream every time I’m hanging to walk through St Enoch’s Square. by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 8:39pm)

Dancing something, he’s a weedy skinny guy dancing like an eel on speed. by esofagus (Wed 27th Oct 2021 8:40pm)

I don’t think he’s the drum bin man, but I can’t remember seeing much hair. He is usually outside the St Enoch shopping centre, as you walk down Buchanan Street he’s on the left. As soon as lockdown ended, he appeared. He plays music at 1,000 decibel and has like 3 puppets that dance by themselves on the floor. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 9:38am)

Oh no! I’ve been there in my old house in Brighton. It was a fucking colander. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 9:42am)

Looks like from Sunday Scotland will accept LFT for Day 2, so I should be able to get that one! by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 9:41am)

Only in Glasgow. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 1:52pm)

I think you still have to book it or order it before coming back and put the reference on the Passenger Locator Form. Otherwise you can’t fly out. It’s an absolute racket imho but there you go. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 1:52pm)

Love this story. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 2:00pm)

The smell is the problem for me. I wish they created an odourless variety, then it wouldn’t bother me at all. by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 2:08pm)

Opinions. I hate both by esofagus (Thu 28th Oct 2021 3:12pm)

I thought the same. My husband and I just call it Google now. by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 1:28pm)

Moved from England recently and I’ve never heard it before, so I’d like to know too. by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 1:31pm)

What’s life like in Cork? I’ve never been, only been to Dublin and some of the west coast. by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 1:40pm)

I’ve heard about house prices from a friend there. I thought Glasgow was bad enough! by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 6:21pm)

It’s so stupid because people don’t carry tons of cash anymore so who is going to lose money? The venue and possibly the band. by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 8:25pm)

I’m surprised the city allows it. It’s not busking, it’s not remotely pleasant and it has zero artist value. It’s nothing other than noise pollution. by esofagus (Fri 29th Oct 2021 9:02pm)

My point was the merch table 🙄 If they can’t take cash it’s likely that it’s a wifi problem which means the merch table’s machines might not work. But yeah, thank you for explaining to me that the Waterboys are a big act. by esofagus (Sat 30th Oct 2021 2:37pm)

My husband is in a similar situation but when we went to see Nick Cave he did one of the free Lateral Flow tests from the NHS and just showed the result. A negative test is accepted. It’s not ideal but it’s free and better than missing out on the show. by esofagus (Sat 30th Oct 2021 10:05pm)

Damn, you’re right. I’ve just checked the Government guidelines. They must have changed since I went to that show. It’s absolutely insane. Even in Italy, where I am this week, you can get a “green pass” valid for two days with a negative test. by esofagus (Sun 31st Oct 2021 9:47am)

The Proclaimers? by esofagus (Sun 31st Oct 2021 9:57am)

That sounds so depressing though. At least make it an Ibis Styles or Novotel. by esofagus (Sun 31st Oct 2021 4:26pm)

Exactly. It’s the norm for large groups in the U.K. by esofagus (Mon 1st Nov 2021 10:25am)

One of my pet hates too, and a very typically British ones. I remember finding it odd when I first moved to the U.K. It’s sexist and wrong on so many levels. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 11:10am)

Apologies if this has been asked before but how can the FM of Scotland not have been invited to the summit, hosted in Scotland? It really pisses me off. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 1:22pm)

Finally managed to check into my flight tomorrow to come back to the UK. It's been a fucking nightmare all round. First booking the Day 2 test on Sunday, hearing nothing, chasing pointlessly for 2 days, they still haven't sent it. Yesterday freaking out at the UK Passenger Locator Form which was designed by a madman, and the text is something out of Waiting for Godot. Today more stress waiting for BA to 'verify' my Covid documents and taking hours. Honestly, if I make it back I'm not travelling again under these conditions. I hope this Covid nightmare will end at some point. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 1:29pm)

Oh. No, I didn't. To my defence, I'm out of the country so I'm only checking news here and there. I thought she was only taking part in a fringe/side event. by esofagus (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 3:04pm)

Flying back today, it will be my first fly “back” to Scotland since moving from England. Weird to think that it’s home now. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 6:52am)

Correct, flying in from Milan! by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 10:53am)

You were right, I am flying in from Italy via London so I had to fill it in. It was a nightmare, much worse than the EU one… by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 10:52am)

Buy my flat, it’s a 10 minutes walk from Charing Cross. Not on the market atm but probably in the new year 😆 by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 10:54am)

It’s a very nice 2 bedroom flat, technically a new build from an office refurbishment. Fab position but I miss having a garden. Message me at the end of January, we’re still deciding what to do 🙂 by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 12:48pm)

That’s what people have been telling me, they just want you to pay for the rest. It’s a money making racket. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 12:54pm)

Wow, that’s ingenious by esofagus (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 2:22pm)

I'm working for one of the event's side-services (can't say what, nothing exciting don't worry) and I'm really enjoying meeting people from all over the world. I can totally see the benefit of bringing people from all over the world to actually meet each other, it makes it real - you meet people from Mongolia and they are real, not just footage in a documentary. It's been humbling and eye-opening so far. by esofagus (Fri 5th Nov 2021 5:54pm)

I feel your pain as I was a PA for many, many years (now mostly V.A.). by esofagus (Fri 5th Nov 2021 5:55pm)

I felt the vibration here and I live near Kelvingrove. by esofagus (Fri 5th Nov 2021 6:05pm)

Same here (Kelvingrove) by esofagus (Fri 5th Nov 2021 9:24pm)

Exactly, the people who are doing the hard work are not the household names. by esofagus (Sat 6th Nov 2021 4:11pm)

It’s so true, I wonder why though. by esofagus (Sat 6th Nov 2021 6:01pm)

100% by esofagus (Sat 6th Nov 2021 6:00pm)

It’s way too early to be at work 🥱 by esofagus (Mon 8th Nov 2021 6:38am)

Bukowski had it all figured out. by esofagus (Mon 8th Nov 2021 2:17pm)

That is awesome! by esofagus (Wed 10th Nov 2021 7:36pm)

We’re open tomorrow too but all the permanent staff bar two are leaving so tomorrow it will be us agency staff running the show. It’s been exhausting but kinda fun. by esofagus (Fri 12th Nov 2021 9:02am)

If there’s no closing date set up you can make an offer to the agent (I have had two offers on my flat this way), however if it’s going to closing it has to be done via the solicitor. by esofagus (Sun 14th Nov 2021 5:54pm)

It is, it changed hands 3-4 months ago. by esofagus (Sun 14th Nov 2021 5:58pm)

There’s a Facebook group where people donate to struggling families: [Clicky](https://www.facebook.com/groups/233755567395350/?ref=share) by esofagus (Mon 15th Nov 2021 7:32pm)

I 100% relate and understand your anxiety as I’ve been there and only an intervention by a national Scottish paper fixed it. My husband, however, is still without complete proof because he got his vaccine in England. We have tried everything so I won’t tell you “call the helpline” but our next step is to officially request his medical records. This is something like a Freedom of Information Act Request but for your own information. We’re going to fill in the form this week, I don’t know if it will work but at this point there is very little left to try. And then they ask me why I’m anti Covid passports. by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 9:30am)

Go fuck yourself by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 6:36pm)

I’m 48 but I don’t sit on a rocking chair knitting all day! by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 6:43pm)

It’s just the “older ladies” that conjured a certain image for me 👵🏻👵🏻👵🏻 by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 6:51pm)

No, you're more stupid and you started throwing around insults, so fuck you. I can keep going as long as you like :) by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 7:57pm)

Oh man, that sucks. I hope you get it back, or that the cunts who stole it get caught. by esofagus (Tue 16th Nov 2021 8:33pm)

What's the food like at The Rum Shack? by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 2:50pm)

Hello there, I moved from England with my English husband in February, and found the peeps on this sub super helpful to find out about ideas and also navigate to the different house buying/selling systems. I ended up buying in the West End, location-wise it's great but it's very expensive. There are many other decent areas in Glasgow though - so my advice would be to keep your options open and don't fixate on a particular area. by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 2:59pm)

Definitely. We're trying to keep the English out ;) \[Kidding - both u/LordAnubis12 and I have moved from England\] by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 3:13pm)

Exactly what I needed to know as I'm a veggie, thanks! by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 3:34pm)

Awesome, thank you! I have to try it. I had very good Caribbean food at Bantabaa so far. by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 3:33pm)

Every time I've been to Jamaica I've made an exception to my diet restrictions for that dish (I'm a vegetarian, very occasionally I will have fish when travelling or if there's nothing else). by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 3:45pm)

That’s amazing 🤤🤤🤤 by esofagus (Wed 17th Nov 2021 6:25pm)

I would recommend Vanilla Square, who quoted us 0.9 % (that’s INCLUSIVE of VAT). We ended up not selling in the end (although we had a couple of offers) but I really liked the agency. We had also had quotes from Rettie and Slater Hoggs, both were more expensive and the guy from Rettie was an absolute arsehole. by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 10:06am)

I love the weather here! by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 10:14am)

Some posters here seem to assume that EVERYONE moving to Glasgow is: - moving from London (because there is nowhere else in England) - has a huge salary - works remotely I understand how too many of those movers can contribute to local people being priced out of property. But I’d really like to see the data. Not everybody belongs to that category. If you start thinking “local housing/jobs/services for loca people” it’s a slippery slope. Would any city thrive without the influx of new people? I doubt it. by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 10:19am)

I think a lot of people who are moving, planning to move or have recently moved from England do so partly because of the current political climate. There’s no Eldorado, of course, but at least Scotland is not under the spell of Boris & Co. by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 1:33pm)

Thank you for the insight! by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 7:01pm)

I’ve just been rejected for a temp Christmas job at M&S, *where I worked before for over a year albeit in a different city!* - I didn’t meet the benchmark of their personality test. So yes, I share your annoyance! by esofagus (Thu 18th Nov 2021 7:59pm)

It’s depressing that the access to a job that pretty much anyone can learn to do is filtered out by these tests. It’s really dehumanising. by esofagus (Fri 19th Nov 2021 10:38am)

Kelvingrove is a fucking nightmare for dogs off leash. And unfortunately it's allowed. As someone who is scared of dogs and who loves birds, it's far from ideal. by esofagus (Sat 20th Nov 2021 4:01pm)

Well done! I have to say, people here are definitely more open than in the rest of the UK. What I especially like is when I connect with someone from a very different background from mine, and after talking for a bit you find out all sorts of really interesting thing about them. by esofagus (Sun 21st Nov 2021 5:08pm)

I love this kind of photography. by esofagus (Sun 21st Nov 2021 5:12pm)

I love pigeons, so I’d love neighbours like yours! by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 10:46am)

Some cynical person had downvoted you. by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 10:52am)

West End here too, big fat nope by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 10:50am)

Beautiful! I've just taken some pics too, the sunset over the Sikh Temple in Finnieston is something else! by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 4:29pm)

100% this. It was virtual signalling at its very worst, it was Daily Mail-friendly, condescending, populistic posturing. Hated it when it became a thing. I also hate how the NHS is revered like a sacred cow instead of a public service - it's not a person, it's a organisation, but I digress. by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 4:34pm)

Honestly, don’t worry. As long as you put your reference number on your passenger locator form you’re ok. I would pick up a free NHS test and do it just to show that you are negative but basically all they want is proof that you ordered the test. by esofagus (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 8:38pm)

I'm way older than you but have no career. Western society has done a great job at making people feel that they have to be defined by their work. I absolutely hate the question 'so what do you DO?'. Like, I do a lot of things, none of which pay me but which enrich my life in so many ways. It's all BS. Don't buy into it. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 6:01pm)

I’ve been there too. It’s been 6 years since losing my dad and 5.something since my mum. It never goes away but you learn to cope. You don’t say how old you are, M/F, not that it should matter but maybe it might help people connect more and come forward for a coffee? by esofagus (Wed 24th Nov 2021 10:17am)

Why not take the flat, and then you can always move later on? by esofagus (Wed 24th Nov 2021 10:24am)

It's reassuring to hear that that service worked, I saved it on my phone a while ago but never had to use it. by esofagus (Thu 25th Nov 2021 11:50am)

“There’s a bam on the train”. I love Glaswegians 😅 by esofagus (Thu 25th Nov 2021 12:07pm)

No you can’t, the NHS ones don’t give you the certificate you need to travel or the reference number you need for the form. But nobody will check the result. You ordered it so don’t worry. by esofagus (Thu 25th Nov 2021 7:08pm)

You sound exactly like my husband when we encounter other English people 😆 by esofagus (Thu 25th Nov 2021 7:10pm)

I did not know that, thank you! by esofagus (Fri 26th Nov 2021 11:27am)

I really don’t miss Secret Santa. by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 10:59am)

Now I’m intrigued. by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 11:00am)

The problem is that dog poop is very toxic for the environment, so it should not be left in the woods to decompose either. It has become a real problem because there are so many dogs now and their shit is bad for the ecosystem. by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 5:37pm)

Don't start me... by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 5:35pm)

I feel that this is something u/LordAnubis12 might create at some point... by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 5:43pm)

You need more research. by esofagus (Sat 27th Nov 2021 6:08pm)

We used Joe Junk when we needed big items taken to the tip. They were really good, and not too expensive. by esofagus (Sun 28th Nov 2021 11:32am)

Amazing by esofagus (Sun 28th Nov 2021 4:57pm)

That’s a good question and one I’d be interested in too because I hate having to shout when I’m trying to have a conversation. The only one place I can think of atm is Van Winkle on Sauchiehall Street, (kind of next door to Mr Singh). We took the in-laws there for a quick dinner (burgers and fries type of job) out of desperation as we live across the road, and it was surprisingly quiet. Husband took his brother and sister-in-law after that too and again it was ok. by esofagus (Sun 28th Nov 2021 4:56pm)

Same here, most people I see in supermarkets, shops etc wear a mask. It's very rare to see someone without a mask imho. by esofagus (Mon 29th Nov 2021 11:25am)

Sauchiehall Street, on the western side (west of the M8). There are 3 or 4 bays just past the Coop. by esofagus (Mon 29th Nov 2021 7:24pm)

What does it actually mean? by esofagus (Mon 29th Nov 2021 8:05pm)

“Envious”. My friends in Italy think it’s barking mad. by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:39am)

Happy birthday! by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:37am)

Scot for “thingy”, got it! by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:36am)

Ooooh, it just means “thingie”! 😃 by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:35am)

I didn’t know that spot, I’ll be heading there one of these days! by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:49am)

Hey, some of us love cloudy places! In all seriousness though, so far this autumn (my first one in Glasgow, mind you) has had a good balance of sunny days. Certainly no less than the North West of England. by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:54am)

I’ve never been to Liverpool, but I did live in the North West of England for over 3 years. I’m also technically “foreign”. Glasgow definitely wins over the North of England, imho. by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:56am)

Because of CORONAVIRUS\*. \[Sarcastic reference to those companies that in November 2021 still have a recorded message on their phone lines saying that 'DUE TO CORONAVIRUS WE ARE TRYING TO HELP OUR MOST VULNERABLE CUSTOMERS FIRST, PLEASE GIVE UP AND NEVER CALL US EVER AGAIN, THANKSBYE'\] Edit: the use of "Coronavirus" gives it that quaint, vintagey feeling, y'know. by esofagus (Tue 30th Nov 2021 10:15pm)

Happy birthday! by esofagus (Tue 7th Dec 2021 7:53am)

That place intrigues me and terrifies me at the same time. It looks like something out of a movie. by esofagus (Tue 7th Dec 2021 7:56am)

As an Italian, I can confirm about Italian style customer service 😬 by esofagus (Tue 7th Dec 2021 7:55am)

I really want to try that! by esofagus (Wed 8th Dec 2021 8:06pm)

Which makes it even more authentic because in Italy pizza doesn’t come pre-sliced, unless it’s from Domino’s. I second Mozza, it’s the best imho. by esofagus (Thu 9th Dec 2021 7:18am)

Fair point, I hadn’t thought about that! by esofagus (Thu 9th Dec 2021 12:44pm)

Fucking Orange march has been going for absolute ages. by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 11:04am)

Opal Moon (Queen Margaret Drive, near Botanics) and I think Enigma 23 on High Street (near the Cathedral) also sell crystal and incense. However neither of them sell “smoking paraphernalia”. by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 11:02am)

The city planners who allowed that level of destruction surely must be burning in hell by now. by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 11:05am)

Why is it so fucking hard to be vaccinated in this town? I'm getting bombarded with texts and letters about my booster. But the only places available are in the outskirts of town, hard to get to, and I work 9-6 in the city centre, live in the city centre and don't drive. How hard can it be to have ONE, at least ONE SINGLE FUCKING LOCATION in central Glasgow? Is it too much to ask? by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 4:12pm)

It didn't come up. I don't understand why? by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 5:20pm)

Wait, you mean for your booster jab? That didn't come up as a possibility on the NHS Inform site. That would have been perfect otherwise - I had my second jab there. by esofagus (Sat 11th Dec 2021 5:20pm)

I managed, thank you so much! I booked for next Sunday at the Mosque 😃 by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 9:21am)

My husband is one of the many people caught in this situation, as he had his first vaccine in England this time last year (he was one of the first because he worked in healthcare) and the second one here in Scotland. To date, his Covid certificate says “2 of 2” but there’s only one QR code and no info for England. Everybody will tell you something different, but the bottom line is that NHS England and NHS Scotland don’t communicate well at all. Your first vaccine must have been recorded under your NHS number, so the record will be on a system somewhere but as to finding it, I don’t know. You don’t have much time. Would a third vaccine be an option? by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 9:28am)

I have lost count of the number of posts I’ve written on this subject unfortunately. It’s a fucking mess. by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 9:30am)

Who's going to fill in all these offices? The pandemic has changed that dynamic, forever. by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 5:25pm)

I'll get downvoted for saying this but I think the focus on alcohol as the centre of entertainment is the main reason why UK high streets/city centres can seem so rough compared to their European equivalent at night time. I drink alcohol but I think the drinking culture in this country is terrifying. by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 5:29pm)

I honestly don’t know if the card will be enough, it should be because Americans travelling to the U.K. use those paper cards, so why not the other way round? Your airline might ask you to upload documents in advance though, so if you do and the documents are rejected, you’ll have to present them on the day at check in. When I travelled to and back from Italy recently I thought that it was “online or nothing” but on the day there were a lot of people who had not uploaded their documentation and they just went through it there and then with the check in staff. by esofagus (Sun 12th Dec 2021 7:34pm)

If you can, phone the airline, definitely. by esofagus (Mon 13th Dec 2021 1:10pm)

I used to see those (there are 3 blocks like that close to each other) when I stayed in Bridgeton, and always wondered! They look pretty cool at night. by esofagus (Thu 16th Dec 2021 5:42pm)

Amazing! by esofagus (Sun 19th Dec 2021 11:01am)

I love the fog so much. It's one of the things I really miss from the part of Italy where I grew up. by esofagus (Mon 20th Dec 2021 9:29am)

I've not been to Sugo yet but other Italians I know in Glasgow say that it's excellent. by esofagus (Mon 20th Dec 2021 9:31am)

That would really annoy me. I like primi as piatto unico as usually secondi are meat or fish. by esofagus (Mon 20th Dec 2021 9:35am)

Manchester is horrendous though. by esofagus (Mon 20th Dec 2021 5:21pm)

The toilets are very nice and clean, tbf. by esofagus (Mon 20th Dec 2021 5:20pm)

For Hospitality you could register with Reed. A PVG (basic criminal disclosure check) will definitely help. by esofagus (Tue 21st Dec 2021 10:57am)

Amazing work! by esofagus (Tue 21st Dec 2021 10:55am)

Best of luck for the interview. Maybe a charity shop will have something affordable. by esofagus (Tue 21st Dec 2021 5:49pm)

I used to do that years ago watching the Welsh channels! by esofagus (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 3:34pm)

I do drink but I've been thinking of organising some alcohol free meet ups, for a number of reasons. I wonder if it's something worth pursuing in the new year? by esofagus (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 3:32pm)

[No, not the Hootenanny. Never the Hootenanny. We're better than that!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddzSgxuUAGk) by esofagus (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 3:35pm)

Lit Reactor has some great courses. I have yet to take one but it’s well regarded by a lot of writers and it’s online. by esofagus (Wed 29th Dec 2021 6:47pm)

Udon on Great Western Road has a lot of meat-free choices! by esofagus (Thu 30th Dec 2021 1:50pm)

Oh, yes 🤣 by esofagus (Thu 30th Dec 2021 4:54pm)

I think you're correct. by esofagus (Thu 30th Dec 2021 8:14pm)

Showing my age but Deacon Blue’s “Raintown” is perfection. by esofagus (Fri 31st Dec 2021 11:54am)

Has it reopened? by esofagus (Fri 31st Dec 2021 11:58am)

Is it not the new rowing club building? by esofagus (Fri 31st Dec 2021 5:26pm)

We can be crying buddies, because at pretty much exactly 00:00 I burst into tears for absolutely no reason. Husband was asleep because he had work. I guess it was a mixture of sorrow for the past year (very difficult year for me), a sense of loneliness and relief. Fuck 2021 indeed. by esofagus (Sat 1st Jan 2022 3:02pm)

Get well soon. It gets better. I know it's hard to believe. by esofagus (Tue 4th Jan 2022 12:00am)

I like Maryhill, I don't live there but it reminds me a lot of certain parts of London. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jan 2022 11:46am)

Glasgow Libraries offer [digital borrowing through Overdrive and/or BorrowBox](https://libcat.csglasgow.org/web/arena/ebooks)You just need a library account which you can get for free - you will need to drop in and sign up, and that's it. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jan 2022 11:52am)

The worst. by esofagus (Sun 9th Jan 2022 1:20pm)

The salon owner at PoMo is good at that kind of thing. by esofagus (Sun 9th Jan 2022 5:45pm)

Nothing. But it's not just Glasgow, that's just the UK for you. by esofagus (Sun 9th Jan 2022 10:26pm)

There's a FB group called [Help for Struggling Families Glasgow.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/233755567395350) Might be worth a shot. by esofagus (Tue 11th Jan 2022 4:24pm)

Wow! I don’t even think I ever sent a text from a phone box. by esofagus (Wed 12th Jan 2022 11:08am)

Because I'm so old that I might have forgotten! It was a long time ago since I used a phone box... by esofagus (Wed 12th Jan 2022 3:55pm)

It was insane! I took a couple of pictures but they don't do it justice. by esofagus (Wed 12th Jan 2022 8:19pm)

I’m sorry about your dad 😔 by esofagus (Fri 14th Jan 2022 8:17pm)

Wow! I didn’t know that! I don’t have one, btw. I heard that they’re not very environmentally friendly though. by esofagus (Sun 16th Jan 2022 7:13pm)

My husband thought he’d seen a UFO last night too. By the time I went to look it had gone. I don’t get the attitude of people and the derision. Why would we be the only ones? There’s enough evidence pointing to extraterrestrial visits. by esofagus (Sun 16th Jan 2022 7:16pm)

5 downvoted because I said that I find extraterrestrial visits plausible. As I’m here, then, I might as well tell you that I also believe in life after death, the paranormal and astrology. Go on, hit that button and do your worst 💁🏻‍♀️ by esofagus (Mon 17th Jan 2022 10:23am)

Hi, I'm a late 40-s F too, moved to Glasgow last year. By the sound of it, we're into similar things. Feel free to send me a PM! by esofagus (Sat 22nd Jan 2022 12:39pm)

Oxfam Music Shop on Byres Road. by esofagus (Sat 22nd Jan 2022 12:40pm)

I keep meaning to try that! by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jan 2022 4:49pm)

Can you recommend other Indian restaurants? I know 'Indian' is a very broad definition. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jan 2022 4:50pm)

I know where that is, not far from me. Thank you! by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jan 2022 7:09pm)

That’s also down the road from me. Thank you! by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jan 2022 7:10pm)

Thank you for sharing. I don't have anything very useful to offer in terms of advice, but I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience with us. by esofagus (Thu 27th Jan 2022 11:54am)

I miss the ABC, I hope that it will reincarnate into a venue rather than being turned into flats. by esofagus (Fri 28th Jan 2022 2:13pm)

We live just down the road from there. My husband hasn’t been able to drive through the normal route since yesterday, had to take a really long diversion that took him to Byres Road by esofagus (Sun 30th Jan 2022 7:23pm)

I’ve been wondering too, it’s fireworks galore by esofagus (Mon 31st Jan 2022 11:43pm)

Where abouts down south are you from? Both myself and u/lordanubis12 have escaped from 'down south' ;) by esofagus (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 10:59am)

Not queer myself but my impression is that Glasgow is very LGBTQIA+ friendly. I can only recommend areas I know well, so anywhere in the West End and Finnieston would seem like a good plan for me. From what I hear, Southside is great too. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 10:55am)

Brighton. It's a cool place but after over 20 years it felt really small. It's a city that isn't really big enough to offer what a big city offers, and its proximity to London means that a lot of interesting stuff remains in London. I just fancied a change. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 7:57pm)

I can't believe I was downvoted for saying I'd 'escaped' from the south. Have people got to sense of humour anymore? FFS. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 7:56pm)

Thank you, I might got to Morrisons. I take it the one in Partick have it too? by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 12:41pm)

It's not for my passport, is for my ID pass for a job. by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 12:41pm)

I'm not comfortable with someone taking my picture in that situation though, so I'm looking for a booth, ideally. by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 12:46pm)

Thank you, but I would rather take the photo myself, as I'm not comfortable sitting there with someone taking my picture. by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 12:45pm)

I hadn't thought of that, I'll give it a try, thank you! I usually go to the Post Office on Sauchiehall Street, which has the digital booth for passport/driving licence applications. by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 12:58pm)

That’s perfect, thank you! by esofagus (Sat 5th Feb 2022 2:12pm)

Thank you so much! That's only a few minutes' walk from me. by esofagus (Sun 6th Feb 2022 11:23am)

I'm so glad to be old...! by esofagus (Sun 6th Feb 2022 8:31pm)

We moved last year, my husband is English, he hasn’t had any problems. The only difficulty is that we both still struggle with the accent, sometimes 🙉 by esofagus (Sat 12th Feb 2022 7:34am)

I'd be interested too! by esofagus (Mon 14th Feb 2022 1:34pm)

I believe the worst undergraduates in the world who make their neighbour's lives hell reside in Brighton. Source: I was the neighbour who had to sell their house after students moved in next door. by esofagus (Tue 15th Feb 2022 12:01pm)

100% seconding Steven Lucas at Vanilla Square. The best agency I’ve dealt with by far. We didn’t sell in the end, for personal reasons, but we had two offers. I’m going to use them again when the time is right. by esofagus (Wed 16th Feb 2022 8:32am)

Derek is great, we used him for our purchase and then for something else property related. EDIT: on the latter, his advice saved us from making a bad mistake. by esofagus (Wed 16th Feb 2022 4:34pm)

I've only ever been once, Sleater Kinney in February 2020, just before the end of times started. by esofagus (Thu 17th Feb 2022 11:56am)

I bought a new build flat - technically a new build, although it's a conversion of an office building into residential. A year down the line, I'm still happy with my decision. Yes, there are/have been snags. Luckily though it's nothing structural or really, really major. Our developer is an independent/small operation - they've been ok although the type of warranty we got with them is not the same as the main housebuilder one, which makes claiming for smaller things not really worth it. We paid a fixed price - remember that even if it's a fixed price, you can always negotiate a little. Not having to go through the insane bidding system has been huge (I was not used to that, as I moved from England. Can't say that I'm a fan). We got a flat with a new boiler, new electrics, up-to-date smoke detectors, sprinklers etc. It's the first time I live somewhere new and now I can totally see the plus side. I would probably consider a new build again for my next move. I think the anti-new build thing in this country (UK-wide) is a kind of inverted snobbery. In Italy, where I am from, it's the exact opposite and people tend to be suspicious of 'second hand' homes. There are pros and cons for both but as someone who had endless issues in my previous 3 owned homes (all old), I'm really enjoying not having those problems. by esofagus (Sun 20th Feb 2022 4:23pm)

WTF was I downvoted for? by esofagus (Sun 20th Feb 2022 6:03pm)

I don't like big venues, period. The bands I follow tend to play small/medium venues (like the old ABC, that kind of size) so now going to an arena feels totally soulless. by esofagus (Mon 21st Feb 2022 11:05am)

Totally agree with this. If you're going to watch a show on a big screen, might as well watch it at home on your big TV screen. by esofagus (Mon 21st Feb 2022 11:11am)

My favourite band when I was in my teens. Saw them live a couple of times too. This Italian teenager who dreamt of grey skies listening to Raintown now lives in Glasgow. Sometimes I have to pinch myself at the strangeness of life. by esofagus (Fri 25th Feb 2022 12:40pm)

They're our factors too. Not a fan. by esofagus (Wed 2nd Mar 2022 5:31pm)

Happy birthday! by esofagus (Sun 6th Mar 2022 10:19am)

Pretty much all utilities/government agencies/call centres I've phoned recently still have the 'due to CORONAVIRUS blah blah blah trying to help our most vulnerable customers blah blah blah' - They're going to milk the pandemic for years. by esofagus (Wed 9th Mar 2022 11:21am)

Where is the actual evidence though? Sure, some posts on the sub but do we really think that people moved from London or the South of England to Glasgow just because it's cheaper and they can work from home? It's a pretty radical move. I think realistically it's more likely that the buy to let market is the real problem with the lack of supply. by esofagus (Wed 9th Mar 2022 9:48pm)

Sure, but that’s actually a case in point: I moved from the north west of England (we had moved there from the south a few years back). I didn’t work from home, in fact my last job was in retail. Husband’s last job was cleaning. What we got for our house in England was nowhere near what we needed to get for a place here. Couldn’t get a job for ages so I tried my hand at virtual assistant, which didn’t work out anyway, I never even got paid - so it wasn’t the “working from home” type of thing with a London salary in a cheaper location. So dig a little deeper and it’s very possible that a lot of these cases of people moving from down south throwing money around are not what it seems. Not saying that those cases don’t exist, but a bit context explains a lot of things. by esofagus (Thu 10th Mar 2022 8:08am)

Stevan at PoMo - that’s his thing. by esofagus (Fri 11th Mar 2022 10:51am)

The Oxfam Bookshop at Byres Road also stocks comics - it depends on what is donated but if you're in the area, it's always worth checking out. by esofagus (Sun 13th Mar 2022 4:37pm)

Shameless plug, if you like books, the Oxfam Bookshop on Byres Road is great. by esofagus (Wed 16th Mar 2022 6:24pm)

I saw that too. Might be worth reporting to the Council with their app? Maybe if several people do that? Could we use your photo? by esofagus (Wed 16th Mar 2022 6:20pm)

I second Kent, and the chap is very nice. by esofagus (Wed 16th Mar 2022 6:25pm)

Such a shame that this is what Glasgow is famous for 😞 Best of luck with your project though! by esofagus (Wed 16th Mar 2022 7:36pm)

Is there a Glasgow-wide problems with Amazon Prime? I need to send a gift to a friend (in Glasgow) and there is nothing for delivery tomorrow - the earliest is Monday. (No, I can't take it to her myself - I'm working and she is too. Left it too late). by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 10:14am)

Thank you, that could be possible. I phoned CS who couldn't see anything from their end but 'escalated' the issue to their internal team. I've ended up sending flowers to my friend instead, but I'd still like to know what's happening. \[I know, Western World problems... I know...\] by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 10:56am)

It was literally any item by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 5:04pm)

Could be I guess by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 5:04pm)

Nope. I think the issue is, as my neighbours suspected, that Amazon thinks our building is still an office and therefore don't deliver at weekends. It used to be an office but was converted to residential last year. How do I tell Amazon? CS said they will 'escalate' the issue but have little faith that it will happen. I tried a 'complaints' address I found but the email came back to say the account is no longer active. Very annoying. by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 8:05pm)

I have already done that, unfortun by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 9:58pm)

Interesting- I had never seen that option on my desktop but as I’m on my phone now I just looked it up on the Amazon app, and I had an option to say if Saturday and Sunday were open or closed. I will let you know if that works! by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 10:01pm)

My husband has just been able to order a bottle of tequila that until 5 minutes ago was only available for delivery on Monday. You are our hero 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 by esofagus (Fri 18th Mar 2022 10:17pm)

For me, that's the rule with pretty much everywhere 'nice'. by esofagus (Sat 19th Mar 2022 10:33am)

Oh no. It's going to be a long day at the bookshop. I support buskers, but that's not busking. I don't understand how it's allowed. EDIT: On reflection, I have often wondered if that woman (if it's the same one) is somehow the victim of modern slavery. She doesn't look happy to be there. by esofagus (Sat 19th Mar 2022 11:43am)

Could we report it to someone? I’ve seen tons of adverts about looking out for modern slavery, and clearly I’m not the only one with concerns about this girl. by esofagus (Sun 20th Mar 2022 8:52pm)

I wonder if there’s a way we could get her some help? by esofagus (Sun 20th Mar 2022 8:50pm)

It’s tiny with a very low ceiling. I went there a couple of years ago to see the singer from Needtobreathe perform as a solo artist under the name Wilder Woods. It’s a great little venue. by esofagus (Fri 25th Mar 2022 7:00pm)

Before I moved to Glasgow, I was waking past Blue Lagoon (the one by Central Station) with a Glaswegian friend. He pointed at it and said “NEVER eat there, ok?”. Edit: typos by esofagus (Sun 27th Mar 2022 1:55pm)

I keep meaning to organise something that ticks the following boxes: - in an alcohol-free establishment - in the daytime - women friendly, diversity friendly (age/religion/neuro diversity etc) I am not teetotal, but at this point in my life I’m not really into the crowded bar scene where I have to shout to have a conversation. That’s ok with people I know but not with strangers. Also, a lot of women might feel uncomfortable walking into a bar by themselves. A lot of Muslim folks might not want to hang out in a bar. People on the spectrum might really struggle in a venue playing loud music. (I have tinnitus and I do). I have a few ideas but I won’t have time to anything until the end of my current work project - 6 weeks or so. by esofagus (Sun 27th Mar 2022 2:04pm)

Can't help with your specific problem but I live in the G3 postcode and would recommend the Radnor Street practice. Very efficient, very nice doctor (mine is Dr Sharpe, there is another) and - SHOCK! - a polite, friendly receptionist (if you're from abroad you might not know that the NHS selects surgery receptionists based on how rude and unfriendly they can be to patients). by esofagus (Mon 28th Mar 2022 3:50pm)

Thank you for posting, it takes a lot of courage. All I can add is my best wishes. 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Fri 1st Apr 2022 8:17pm)

When I was going through my citizenship application I really struggled. In the end, scouring the list, I saw that “photographer” was one of the professions listed so I asked a friend of mine who was a professional photographer at that time. I don’t know if the list has changed but look for the less obvious roles. by esofagus (Mon 4th Apr 2022 8:33pm)

I love all of the above. by esofagus (Mon 4th Apr 2022 9:29pm)

It's not etiquette, it's the law. I'm surprised by many of the comments here - in my experience, based on West End/City Centre, most people do wear masks where it's mandatory (indoors - shops, cafes etc). I've been to a few cafes and venues for work recently, people wore masks including staff. However, a lot of people are still wearing the fabric masks, which are pretty much pointless, or surgical masks, almost as pointless. I now wear the FFP3 type if I'm somewhere for prolonged spells. by esofagus (Fri 8th Apr 2022 11:22am)

No bidding in England, well there is “offers over” but it’s not like here. There’s no Home Report. The asking price is the asking price, and usually people offer under but apparently things have gone a bit crazy there too in the last year or so. However the norm is, the asking price advertised is what the buyers are hoping to get. by esofagus (Wed 13th Apr 2022 6:12pm)

I have a friend who is a JW and he has invited to a couple of Zoom calls since the beginning of the pandemic. I actually joined a couple of times, last time was last week. I sort of semi listened while doing other stuff. I must be the only sucker who attends online JW meetings out of people pleasing 🙈 by esofagus (Thu 14th Apr 2022 4:59pm)

Same here (G3) - our oven blinked, router disconnected for a moment. by esofagus (Thu 21st Apr 2022 9:13pm)

Yeah it was his Credit Card (he practically only uses the CC for the reasons you described). Online he uses PayPal unless it’s Amazon. The interesting coincidence is that out of the 3 fraudulent purchases, 2 were for COS (😖) and one for The American Car Wash. A car wash connection. by esofagus (Thu 21st Apr 2022 10:25pm)

He hasn’t though. He hasn’t replied to any fishing or anything like that. He’s super careful, doesn’t even have social media. by esofagus (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 9:46am)

An offshoot of H&M, selling more expensive stuff than H&M. by esofagus (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 11:31am)

I agree, although Manchester City centre is less run down. by esofagus (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 7:36pm)

Agree to disagree. by esofagus (Sat 23rd Apr 2022 11:37am)

It’s a U.K. wide problem unfortunately. by esofagus (Mon 25th Apr 2022 3:14pm)

After swerving it for over two years, I got Covid 😣 by esofagus (Mon 25th Apr 2022 3:15pm)

😅😅😅 by esofagus (Mon 25th Apr 2022 3:20pm)

Certainly not an English thing, I never heard that in over 25+ years until moving to Glasgow. by esofagus (Wed 27th Apr 2022 5:23pm)

It happened to me in Brighton, where I used to live, a few years ago. Couple of kids behind a hedge with water guns. Hilarious /s by esofagus (Wed 27th Apr 2022 8:17pm)

The whole 'HR is X but we advertise the property at 20K lower than X but you are expected to bit at 20-3-% over X' is insane. by esofagus (Fri 29th Apr 2022 6:02pm)

And why isn't the HR listed with the property? Some agents do, but not many. In my experience that's more common for properties in other parts of Scotland but very rare for Glasgow. by esofagus (Fri 29th Apr 2022 6:36pm)

Any opinions on the Pickled Ginger in Finnieston? by esofagus (Sat 30th Apr 2022 11:53am)

I find that insane that they can't even email you your test results. It's one of those weird things about the NHS that drives me crazy. by esofagus (Mon 2nd May 2022 10:59am)

I don't really see that attitude in all honesty. If anything, this sub is heavy on inverted snobbery - you'd think that not a single middle class person inhabits the Glasgow subreddit. by esofagus (Wed 4th May 2022 4:43pm)

As others have said, it’s all down to the tomatoes. Italian pizza doesn’t use “sauce”, and by that I mean anything with added flavours, seasoning. The red stuff on the base is just puréed tomatoes. by esofagus (Thu 5th May 2022 12:10pm)

Anyone else unable to access their Council Tax account on Glasgow CC? by esofagus (Thu 5th May 2022 1:07pm)

Upvoted you just because someone had downvoted you for having an opinion different from theirs. by esofagus (Thu 5th May 2022 1:15pm)

Reed in Glasgow are very good. Contact Amy for hospitality or Candice for office work. (I worked for COP26 through them). by esofagus (Fri 6th May 2022 9:59am)

And they’re really nice people! by esofagus (Fri 6th May 2022 7:12pm)

Single-handedly the worst agency I have ever worked for in my life. by esofagus (Fri 6th May 2022 7:15pm)

I’m glad you had a good experience! I’ve lived in Glasgow for over a year now and I have to say, people are usually friendly. Even the crazies, provided you are aware that they’re unhinged and manage to stay on their right side. by esofagus (Sat 7th May 2022 10:37pm)

I'm also one of the pricks who moved from England. Out of 14 flats currently occupied in our block (all moved in at the same time, new development), me and husband are from England, 1 guy is from Canada, 1 guy from London (not sure if he is Scottish, but works in London). Everybody else is from either Glasgow or other parts of Scotland. That's 11 out of 14. Jussayin'. by esofagus (Mon 9th May 2022 11:59am)

100%. It's like the comments on the Daily Mail, but in reverse. by esofagus (Mon 9th May 2022 11:56am)

Thank you, I had to get on the chat and they gave me a customer service email to write to. Surprisingly they emailed back and fixed it on the same day. by esofagus (Wed 11th May 2022 8:41pm)

I lived in Bridgeton a couple of months last year when I first moved here. It was lockdown so it wasn’t a typical situation. I would not live on Main Street, personally. by esofagus (Fri 13th May 2022 6:55pm)

So depressing. by esofagus (Sun 15th May 2022 12:58am)

Sure but a vitamin deficiency might give you scurvy or osteoporosis but not depression. I get that for a lot of people the lack of sunlight is depressing though. by esofagus (Sun 15th May 2022 1:04am)

I love the cloudy weather. However the city is really dirty, and that’s kinda sad, I agree. by esofagus (Sun 15th May 2022 12:59am)

We used Derek Beagrie of Jain Neil and Ruddy - he's very good and he assisted us with another property related matter afterwards. I will 100% use him again when I sell again. by esofagus (Sun 15th May 2022 7:46pm)

Italian here: Pala is close-ish to the Hydro and very good. Paesano is good but quite a way from the Hydro. by esofagus (Tue 17th May 2022 12:33pm)

I didn’t realise. What a shame. by esofagus (Tue 17th May 2022 6:52pm)

It’s bigger than the average small charity shop but not American style. I think I’ve seen a very large DEBRA shop somewhere past Maryhill. Otherwise try Byres Road - there are several. by esofagus (Thu 26th May 2022 6:53pm)

😨 by esofagus (Thu 26th May 2022 6:56pm)

I don’t know man, I lived in Brighton for over 20 years, and it got dirtier in time but Glasgow’s litter problem is truly something else. People just chuck stuff out everywhere here. by esofagus (Sun 29th May 2022 6:22pm)

Technically not Glasgow but I’d buy a detached house in Bearsden. by esofagus (Mon 30th May 2022 10:08am)

Cottiers is very child friendly by esofagus (Mon 30th May 2022 10:08am)

The does go to the airport though (not direct) by esofagus (Thu 2nd Jun 2022 4:26pm)

Same here, 100%. I'm glad to see comments like yours! by esofagus (Sun 12th Jun 2022 6:35pm)

Speaking as someone who is from the Venice region, I 100% agree with you and can confirm that Venice in the summer is hell on earth. by esofagus (Sun 12th Jun 2022 6:41pm)

I moved to the UK from Italy many many years ago, and one of the reasons was my deep dislike for hot, sunny weather. I lived in the SE of England for years and then it progressively got drier and hotter, to the point that it never seemed to rain. Moved to the NW of England - which was fine apart from Summer 2018 which was drier than something very, very dry. I remember seeing satellite photos of the UK and the whole country was yellow. Moved to Scotland last year, and of course with my luck, last summer was hot as balls and very dry. This year, things are more promising. Rain might be an inconvenience sometimes but the planet needs water, the wildlife needs water, we need water otherwise nothing grows. It's all very well to like summer warm weather (each to their own) but climate change is no joke. by esofagus (Sun 12th Jun 2022 6:40pm)

What the hell is going on with taxis right now? There's some kind of parade, they're all tooting the horn, covered in balloons. by esofagus (Wed 15th Jun 2022 11:20am)

In the UK. by esofagus (Thu 16th Jun 2022 3:05pm)

I love pigeons. People are such dicks about them, they’re just birds, and very intelligent too. by esofagus (Mon 20th Jun 2022 2:52pm)

Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road. by esofagus (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 8:57am)

Does anyone know what the most reliable taxi service is for getting to Buchanan bus station at the crack of dawn? I have a 7 AM flight (domestic) so I’ll probably need the 4:30 am bus. I have only ever used Uber since I’ve been in Glasgow but never so early in the morning. Any thoughts? Also, any recent experience of Glasgow airport at that time? I’m flying to Birmingham, thanks train strike 😒 by esofagus (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 9:01am)

Wow. I’m disappointed that the first time I have a holiday in over 2 years I’m having to fly because my train has been cancelled. No need to call me a selfish cunt. But I hope it makes you feel good to hide behind a keyboard and be horrid to strangers. by esofagus (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 1:38pm)

The way headphones seem to have become a thing of the past is truly baffling. by esofagus (Tue 19th Jul 2022 8:13pm)

I tip. I don’t order very often but I’ve always had a good experience. Yesterday I got pizza delivered, it was hot as balls, the guy turned up very quickly and was friendly. by esofagus (Wed 20th Jul 2022 12:32am)

That could be a factor! by esofagus (Wed 20th Jul 2022 4:30pm)

In Brighton you thank the driver too (source: lived there for 20+ years) by esofagus (Thu 21st Jul 2022 12:11pm)

This. by esofagus (Thu 21st Jul 2022 4:38pm)

It doesn’t help that Glasgow City Council has removed a lot of the bins from Glasgow Green, arguably to replace them with bigger ones but fewer of those. by esofagus (Thu 21st Jul 2022 4:40pm)

I drink alcohol. However I’d rather have a ban on public transport as I’ve often found myself on trains full of drunk people or football fans. It can feel really threatening. The fact that people still do it and some cause havoc makes a mockery of the system though. by esofagus (Sun 24th Jul 2022 8:32pm)

I work with a Swede. I’ll ask her if she knows of anything. by esofagus (Sun 24th Jul 2022 10:14pm)

Non Viet is my favourite by esofagus (Thu 28th Jul 2022 11:17pm)

I second Radnor Street. Husband and I registered last year when we moved to Glasgow, no problem. Very helpful practice manager (she helped my husband with issues involving his Covid vaccine and then the certificate) and - SHOCK - very helpful receptionists. My GP there is Dr Sharpe. by esofagus (Sun 31st Jul 2022 10:23am)

That can’t be right. We pay through the nose, around £100 pcm (plus insurance but I pay that yearly) and we’re in the West End in a building with a lift. by esofagus (Sun 31st Jul 2022 5:55pm)

Run a mile. That place sounds horrendous. I would recommend Love Your Lashes in Charing Cross for anything eyelash related, but obviously it’s on the opposite side of town for you. by esofagus (Mon 1st Aug 2022 3:57pm)

I second voluntary work - you do something useful for others and are likely to meet an interesting bunch of people. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 12:21am)

I second Opal Moon, nice staff too. by esofagus (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 11:38am)

Almost 50 year old woman here, and relative newcomer to Glasgow. I’m glad you’re enjoying the city! by esofagus (Thu 4th Aug 2022 11:59am)

Here’s a sad story of house moving regret with a positive ending. We moved into our flat last year, new build, expensive part of town, everybody was moving in at the same time and seemed nice/professional etc. The guy next door to us moved in and suddenly it was pumping loud music, like it was like being next to a nightclub. It was the night of my birthday and I had a panic attack (we had moved from our first house in Brighton years ago because of that exact problem). It happened regularly throughout the summer. We tried to sell a few months later but because the place is technically seen as a new build (even if the building has been there for decades, when it was an office), we were going to lose too much money. Things have got a bit better since, the guy has calmed down a bit (we talked to him) but I still deep down regret selling a 3 bedroom house with garden for this. But you can only move forward, right? And a year down the line, I’ve had better opportunities here than where I lived before, so good things have happened. In your case, if you’re renting you can get out as Scotland is great like that (you are not locked in for 6 months). There are cheaper areas in town - Merchant City is expensive, and rowdy at night. Expand your search a little. Things will turn around. by esofagus (Thu 4th Aug 2022 12:10pm)

Fly B.A. - it lands at T5. by esofagus (Thu 4th Aug 2022 9:41pm)

I hope you’re ok 😕 by esofagus (Fri 5th Aug 2022 12:30am)

LinkedIn keeps telling me about WFH roles at the moment. There’s a lot of customer service/call centre and even general admin (some of which is hybrid work). The Reed portal is a good start. by esofagus (Fri 5th Aug 2022 11:01am)

I know a few people who did it. I write but I’m slow so that would kill me. by esofagus (Fri 5th Aug 2022 7:33pm)

Nice to hear something positive 👏🏻 by esofagus (Sun 7th Aug 2022 4:37pm)

I know people mean well when they’re advising the OP to help the kid in question with losing weight/strength training/not standing out etc but isn’t this just ultimately a form of victim blaming? This shit should be stamped out, period. I know it’s not easy. But maybe making the schools accountable should be the first priority, rather than telling a child to try and fit in more. by esofagus (Sun 7th Aug 2022 9:30pm)

“More exploitable” is the key. by esofagus (Sun 7th Aug 2022 10:00pm)

Consider agency work. Reed Hospitality have a lot of work, speak to Amy. by esofagus (Sun 7th Aug 2022 10:00pm)

I do. I don't think it's expected so you won't be chased down the street like they do in the US if you don't. by esofagus (Mon 8th Aug 2022 2:58pm)

Are you moving from ROI or N.I.? by esofagus (Mon 8th Aug 2022 3:00pm)

I will PM you with the name of a journalist who might be very interested in your story. by esofagus (Thu 11th Aug 2022 7:30pm)

Avoid Ovo. by esofagus (Sat 13th Aug 2022 1:21pm)

As someone who worked in admin-type jobs for many many years, I would say - take this as a sign from the Universe that you need to look elsewhere. RUN. There are exceptions obviously but admin work brings zero satisfaction and saps your soul. A few years ago I found myself needing a job, quickly ended up working in a supermarket. I actually really enjoyed it - waaay more than admin and for someone young there are decent career prospects too. by esofagus (Sun 14th Aug 2022 12:16pm)

Meanwhile in London, when I was last there I had to take a black cab from Euston and zero problem paying by card. by esofagus (Sun 14th Aug 2022 12:23pm)

If you PM me I’ll find out for you. by esofagus (Sun 14th Aug 2022 12:26pm)

I didn’t know that! by esofagus (Sun 14th Aug 2022 4:33pm)

This. This is what I don’t understand- how can people ignore the fact that there is an environmental disaster unfolding in front of us? by esofagus (Mon 15th Aug 2022 11:28am)

Me! Soooo nice. by esofagus (Mon 15th Aug 2022 11:26am)

100% I also predict a mad internal migration from the South of England to Scotland in 10-20 years when people finally realise that their green and pleasant land had turned into an uninhabitable desert. by esofagus (Mon 15th Aug 2022 12:17pm)

For some reason Airbnb doesn’t make it super easy to search for long term rentals within the app so google “Airbnb long term rentals” and it will come up. We did the same when we moved to Glasgow, stayed for 2 months. The host was super flexible too. by esofagus (Tue 16th Aug 2022 9:35am)

Oxfam Bookshop on Byres Road if you like books 📚 by esofagus (Tue 16th Aug 2022 8:55pm)

Speculating here but post-Covid literally every artist/band/act/troupe is playing in Glasgow (and other cities in the U.K./Europe). It’s been actually hard for bands to get booked because venues are booked ahead for months. So it’s possible that hotels are full for that reason - plus conferences etc. Pro-tip: book something/anything and then keep checking the hotel you actually want as cancellations happen and prices often go down nearer the time. by esofagus (Wed 17th Aug 2022 11:22am)

For those craving human interaction - volunteering is a good way to meet people and do something useful. I volunteer in a charity shop, it’s fun and I’ve met some interesting people. by esofagus (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:04am)

New job, WFH. by esofagus (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:01am)

For men? Ladies? Non-binary? Afro? Asian? Kinda needs to narrow it down. by esofagus (Fri 19th Aug 2022 9:34pm)

Considering that at certain times of the year there are no hotel rooms anywhere to be found in Glasgow, more hotels are definitely a good thing. Especially in the city centre. by esofagus (Tue 23rd Aug 2022 12:38pm)

There’s a large Indian community in Glasgow, you’ll never be far from a bit of home. by esofagus (Thu 25th Aug 2022 10:25pm)

Italian here. I really like Mozza. by esofagus (Mon 29th Aug 2022 8:06pm)

100% with you. We can’t get residents parking because our building is considered a new build - even if the building has been there since the 60s as it used to be an office. We need the car, my husband works out of town at unsociable hours. It’s really disheartening. by esofagus (Tue 30th Aug 2022 2:09pm)

A couple of years ago. I know the rules are applied correctly, but it’s still kind of shitty. There are only 15 flats in our building, it’s not a massive development. by esofagus (Wed 31st Aug 2022 8:54pm)

Fabznation on Elderslie Street. It’s a small salon below a barber shop, nothing fancy - one woman band, but she’s very good. by esofagus (Thu 1st Sep 2022 1:58pm)

Do you want to do admin? Catering? Industrial/warehouse? Cleaning? Call centre? by esofagus (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:47am)

I worked for Pertemps for a Government contract this year. They were absolutely awful. by esofagus (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:44pm)

Oxfam Bookshop - we have a decent selection of photo/ arts books. (Byres Road) by esofagus (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:43pm)

Something that doesn’t necessarily involve drinking. I’ve noticed a lot of posts of people looking for ways to socialise, alcohol-free. by esofagus (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:40pm)

There are people from different cultural backgrounds who feel uncomfortable in a pub. There are people battling addiction who are uncomfortable in a place where alcohol is sold. As a woman who A) drinks alcohol and B) has travelled by herself a fair bit, I still don’t feel entirely comfortable walking into a pub/bar in the evening on my own. Pubs are not the only place in the world where people can meet. by esofagus (Sat 3rd Sep 2022 9:28pm)

Italian here. I prefer Mozza but Paesano is pretty good too. by esofagus (Thu 8th Sep 2022 11:39am)

I have no idea. by esofagus (Sat 10th Sep 2022 10:13pm)

Gavin at PoMo. by esofagus (Tue 13th Sep 2022 7:01am)

The Tenement House could be interesting to a visitor. I went last week for the first time. It was fascinating. by esofagus (Tue 13th Sep 2022 8:26am)

I don’t know why you got downvoted so much. Ignore it. People in Glasgow are usually friendly and welcoming. There are some really cynical, spiteful users on this sub, unfortunately (however, they are a minority). by esofagus (Fri 16th Sep 2022 8:29pm)

Can I just say that I love Seattle 💗 by esofagus (Fri 16th Sep 2022 8:31pm)

You make a good point. The universities are making a killing from overseas students, and yet they still wash their hands of the huge accommodation shortage. They need to be held responsible. by esofagus (Fri 16th Sep 2022 8:30pm)

I get that but it’s clearly a thing for North Americans, there’s no need to be dicks about it by esofagus (Fri 16th Sep 2022 10:55pm)

I do know 🙄 I just understand the need for people to be do anti. Yeah ok the whole concept of heritage for North Americans makes little sense to us in Europe but actively downvoting a post for that is really pathetic. by esofagus (Fri 16th Sep 2022 11:00pm)

I had come here to recommend Vanilla Square as well! by esofagus (Sat 24th Sep 2022 5:43pm)

I would recommend Vanilla Square. I didn’t end up selling in the end but when when I’m read it to go back on the market in the future I’m using them again. Very different from the average estate agents. by esofagus (Sat 24th Sep 2022 5:42pm)

Isn’t Greggs now cards only? by esofagus (Sun 2nd Oct 2022 9:54pm)

Also at the Tenement House's gift shop. You don't need to pay to get into the gift shop. by esofagus (Wed 5th Oct 2022 8:25am)

The Gurdwara in Finnieston is huge. Very large community of Sikhs here. by esofagus (Thu 6th Oct 2022 7:16am)

I know that Oxfam (the main one that sells clothes/bric-a-brac) on Byres Road really need volunteers, especially at weekends. It's really good experience and you learn all aspects of retail, not to mention you get to put the name of a big NGO on your CV. by esofagus (Thu 6th Oct 2022 3:46pm)

Great suggestions, thanks everyone! by esofagus (Thu 6th Oct 2022 4:43pm)

Italian here - I love Lidl, when they have “Italian week” I stock up on a lot of stuff. by esofagus (Thu 6th Oct 2022 4:51pm)

Perfect, thank you. by esofagus (Thu 6th Oct 2022 10:51pm)

It is. by esofagus (Fri 7th Oct 2022 10:05pm)

Not overreacting. Last December, Christmas Eve or close. I took a delivery for a neighbour to try and help out a delivery guy (not Amazon). Maybe I was too friendly (my default). A few minutes later the same guy rings my doorbell, I’m like do you have another parcel? He starts to take his boots off, I’m like WTF? He says he need to use the loo, I’m still like what? He kind of gestures that he needs to pee. I say, sorry, no, mentally clocking the guy in the flat next door going in and hopefully witnessing the scene. I was lucky. The delivery guy was like sure no problem but I was left really rattled and feeling conflicted between trusting people and being a decent human being and letting a complete stranger come into my home and use the bathroom, while I’m on my own as my husband was at work. You have to put your safety first. Period. by esofagus (Sat 15th Oct 2022 11:33pm)

I moved to Glasgow last year, admittedly I already had a couple of friends here but I hardly ever see them because they have kids so they’re busy. I started to volunteer last year and I met some really nice people. I work from home so having my volunteering job to go to when I feel that the walls are closing in has been really great. by esofagus (Mon 17th Oct 2022 9:15am)

Charity shop. Feel free to PM me if you want more info. Our branch is at capacity for volunteers right now but there are other branches (and other charities). by esofagus (Mon 17th Oct 2022 1:32pm)

I’ve never seen one of those! Sounds like a good idea these days, and when you don’t have cash on you. by esofagus (Tue 18th Oct 2022 12:43pm)

When paying for drinks by card at a bar, do you round up the payment on the card? Will the bartender get the difference? by esofagus (Tue 18th Oct 2022 12:42pm)

Afaik you can make however many offers is necessary without the quote being affected. by esofagus (Sat 22nd Oct 2022 8:38am)

Derek Beagrie at Jain Neil & Ruddy. Came recommended on this forum, we used him for our flat purchase and then for another property related matter. Will use him again when the time comes to sell. by esofagus (Sat 22nd Oct 2022 8:37am)

Oh man, that sucks. I guess it goes to show that sometimes even a good solicitor drops the ball. What a shame. by esofagus (Sat 22nd Oct 2022 10:01pm)

Can someone please explain this to a non-Glaswegian (living in Glasgow) 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Sun 23rd Oct 2022 6:51pm)

I second writing to your local councillor by esofagus (Tue 25th Oct 2022 7:06am)

I live near a Hindu Temple and a Sikh Gurdwara. I watched the fireworks from my window last night, it was beautiful! by esofagus (Tue 25th Oct 2022 8:58am)

It's the most infuriating thing about Scotland. I love Scotland but the way properties are sold is insane. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Nov 2022 8:36am)

That's because it *is* a cartel. If solicitors didn't dictate how much people are supposed to offer over the HR, people would offer the HR (which is at least based on some sort of logical criteria), give and take a couple of grand. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Nov 2022 8:45am)

Interesting, I wanted to try it but like a lot of those quirky places, they tend to be hit and miss and if it's a miss I won't bother. by esofagus (Thu 3rd Nov 2022 5:00pm)

Non-Viet on Sauchiehall Street by esofagus (Fri 4th Nov 2022 12:18pm)

And now GCC can’t even keep the fountains running. Don’t tell me Covid it’s still an excuse? by esofagus (Sat 12th Nov 2022 10:19pm)

I’m sorry that you’ve had to go through that 😔 Please report it. by esofagus (Sat 12th Nov 2022 10:39pm)

O2 is rubbish in general. I was in Manchester in the summer for a gig at the Ritz, an O2 venue, and I had no signal outside the venue. You can’t make it up! The only reason I’m still with them is that they have the best travel/roaming packages. by esofagus (Sun 13th Nov 2022 2:25pm)

I have no advice to offer but I wanted to say hang in there man, you’ve got yourself a job, that’s HUGE, baby steps, you are dragging yourself out of the quagmire. by esofagus (Mon 14th Nov 2022 7:56pm)

Flew out last week on Saturday morning, it was fairly quick, considering that it was very busy with people going on package holidays and who still had not got the memo about liquids, laptops, belts etc. by esofagus (Mon 28th Nov 2022 7:37pm)

I would contact my MSP/MP. by esofagus (Tue 29th Nov 2022 6:59am)

The offers over here is mental. by esofagus (Tue 29th Nov 2022 12:27pm)

My husband is English, we moved to Glasgow early last year. No issue overall, although some of the people he works with assume that he's 'posh' just because he speaks with a southern English accent. (He is not remotely plummy - he just speaks clearly and enunciates words without dropping his Ts and Hs). There's this perception that if you're from south of the border you're 'posh' (a word I detest), rich, make mega-bucks on a London salary, that you vote Tory, etc. Equally, when our in-laws visited for the first time last year they were stunned to discover that Glasgow isn't a warzone with folks stabbing each other day and night. by esofagus (Tue 29th Nov 2022 12:26pm)

Best bread bread? by esofagus (Tue 6th Dec 2022 11:42am)

The Oxfam on Victoria road isn’t a bookshop, it has books but it’s a generic branch. There are two Oxfam bookshops in town, Byres Road and Exchange Square. by esofagus (Sat 10th Dec 2022 12:14pm)

Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road has good selection of fantasy, sci-fi and graphic novels. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, always ask a volunteer. by esofagus (Sat 10th Dec 2022 12:11pm)

Moved to Glasgow from England last year. I had never heard of sectarianism in Scotland (but knew about Northern Ireland). I have a friend in Glasgow and she had told me about the anti-Catholic sentiment, however I only learnt about the Orange marches on this sub (which I read religiously every day before moving). by esofagus (Sat 10th Dec 2022 12:10pm)

Nailed it. by esofagus (Sat 10th Dec 2022 12:15pm)

We get donations daily so you never know what’s going to be on the shelves, so keep dropping in and hopefully you’ll find some goodies 😊 by esofagus (Sat 10th Dec 2022 7:40pm)

Amazing! Thanks for sharing this. by esofagus (Wed 14th Dec 2022 9:18am)

It's not just the landlords. People in the UK fall over themselves to buy Victorian properties over newer, more energy efficient builds. I'm very glad I didn't buy a tenament with a ridiculously high ceiling right now. by esofagus (Thu 15th Dec 2022 8:18am)

I am so sorry that you're having such a rough time. What kind of job are you looking for? Maybe someone on this forum has some leads. by esofagus (Thu 15th Dec 2022 4:06pm)

If you’re considering temp work, I would contact Candice at Reed, she might be able to help. by esofagus (Thu 15th Dec 2022 5:27pm)

It’s crazy though that the council has to divert resources into something so absurd only because people are too stupid to understand that walking on frozen water is dangerous. (And parents can’t control their kids) by esofagus (Fri 16th Dec 2022 7:54am)

It’s totally not the same thing. The idea that we need to send people smashing up ice on frozen lakes and ponds, ultimately interfering with nature (as if we don’t do enough of that) because people are reckless is not the same as applying health and safety considerations to a building. by esofagus (Fri 16th Dec 2022 7:29pm)

No I can't access it, it's not my house, it's an unoccupied building a few houses down the road, but I can see and hear the leak from my window. by esofagus (Mon 19th Dec 2022 12:16pm)

World of Whisky at the Buchanan Galleries. Staff are very knowledgeable too. by esofagus (Mon 19th Dec 2022 1:00pm)

I know, it’s insane. I have emailed my Councillor now. by esofagus (Mon 19th Dec 2022 2:10pm)

Will try that, thank you. by esofagus (Mon 19th Dec 2022 2:35pm)

Nope, called SW twice, they said it’s “supplier” who can stop the water (I thought that SW was the supplier but apparently they only provide water up to the mains and then it’s managed but whoever installs the meters). Fire Brigade won’t help because it’s not a burst main. by esofagus (Tue 20th Dec 2022 9:57am)

Possibly, but it’s been going on for days, non stop, it’s probably been a couple of Olympic swimming pools worth’ of water by now by esofagus (Tue 20th Dec 2022 10:00am)

I can relate to a lot of what you're saying - I struggle with counter service because of my eyesight, especially in dim lighting. Sometimes (often) staff can be so hipsterish it's almost intimidating, and if you can't pronounce the name of the dish, or if you're taking too long to decide, the stress isn't worth the experience. That said, I think Pizza Express is very overpriced, but if I'm travelling within the UK and don't know a place well, at least with Pizza Express I'm fairly sure I won't get food poisoning. by esofagus (Wed 21st Dec 2022 3:48pm)

Omg, Jamie's Italian. When I lived in Brighton, a friend visiting from Germany insisted that we go there. It was utter shite, super overpriced and I left the restaurant hungry. No wonder they went down the pan. by esofagus (Wed 21st Dec 2022 3:51pm)

As an Italian, 'il caffè della moka' remains my favourite type of coffee, always, ever. I remember when I first moved to the U.K., an ice age ago, and in those days it was hard to find decent coffee, let alone mokas, but I had packed one in my suitcase. by esofagus (Thu 22nd Dec 2022 2:35pm)

Exactly. How about a bit of consideration for the other side too? by esofagus (Fri 23rd Dec 2022 2:08pm)

I don't know about the rest of Europe but in Italy there are actually technical high schools for working in hospitality - 'Scuola Alberghiera', 'hotelier school'. I think that's the reason why in Italy a lot of hotel/restaurant staff do it as a career, whereas in the UK it's seen as a low level/student job. by esofagus (Mon 26th Dec 2022 8:34pm)

Anyone having issue with Virgin broadband today? Mine went down all of a sudden this morning. by esofagus (Wed 28th Dec 2022 12:43pm)

I saw (after I made my post) something similar on Glasgow Times. Then Virgin on Twitter said it might not get fixed until 5th January. Luckily, or dare I say mercifully it was fixed shortly afterwards. by esofagus (Wed 28th Dec 2022 8:02pm)

I used to be a gym instructor many, many years ago. Worked at a few different clubs, and even the most upmarket ones, who claimed to cap memberships, never did. They'll keep taking new members in because it's money, safe in the knowledge that not everybody will turn up. by esofagus (Wed 28th Dec 2022 8:00pm)

I can confirm that 👌🏻 by esofagus (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 12:49pm)

I thought the same about the steps. by esofagus (Tue 24th Jan 2023 1:38pm)

Same, no water in G3. 12 flats, 3 of us have already reported it. Scottish Water on Twitter said 'in the meantime we can advise that we are currently receiving a high number of contacts at present from postcode areas G2/3/4/12/20/22/61. We have assigned an operative to attend and investigate, and as soon as we are onsite and have more information we will be back in touch.' by esofagus (Tue 24th Jan 2023 4:42pm)

My former dentist in England had recommended James Millar at Shawlands Dental Care. It’s too far from me (West End) so I have registered somewhere else but I would trust another dentist’s recommendation. by esofagus (Wed 25th Jan 2023 10:08am)

Is the IMAX open again? by esofagus (Wed 25th Jan 2023 10:06am)

That's a good idea, thank you. by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 2:07pm)

It doesn't say anything about phoning after 5 PM. I dont' have clients, I'm a contractor and my work is allocated days in advance by the company I contract for. I can't just pull out last minute :( by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 2:07pm)

Edit: you're right, it mentions the 5 PM thing on the back of the letter. The problem remains that as I have only been self-employed for 6 months, I don't have accounts to prove my earnings, only invoices and payments. So am I just going to have to lose pay for potentially several days? by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 2:27pm)

So if I am picked, how do I claim for loss of earning though? As I haven't been in this role long enough to submit a tax return for it? by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 2:25pm)

I'm not 'employed' though - I'm a contractor for a US based company with no guaranteed hours, although they hired me for an availability of 10 hours a week. I usually do a lot more. by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 5:30pm)

I don’t know if your post is a dig at my earlier post, which the Mods decided to remove because it’s not about Glasgow (but hey, that’s where I live, and I was looking for relevant advice). Asking a question on this forum has become really difficult. by esofagus (Thu 26th Jan 2023 7:21pm)

I’m not a dog person but there should be a special place in hell for anyone abandoning a domesticated animal. Absolute arseholes. by esofagus (Tue 31st Jan 2023 8:40am)

Orthodox too, I think 🤔 by esofagus (Tue 31st Jan 2023 9:37pm)

My friend left his AirPods in the cafe where we had been having lunch, went back the next day, they’d put them aside for him by esofagus (Tue 31st Jan 2023 10:04pm)

I thought that was the case already even in Glasgow? by esofagus (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 11:23pm)

That’s good to know! by esofagus (Sun 5th Feb 2023 1:31pm)

I need to try Sano by esofagus (Fri 10th Feb 2023 3:49pm)

Italian here - I really liked Mozza, better than Paesano imo (Paesano is good though). Dough Balls in Finnieston is good (take away only). I used to like Pala but it closed down. by esofagus (Fri 10th Feb 2023 3:48pm)

In Italy if a place ran out of pizza at 6 PM it would be out of business in a week. by esofagus (Fri 10th Feb 2023 3:51pm)

Very exclusive, so exclusive that you can’t get pizza at dinner time 🤣 by esofagus (Fri 10th Feb 2023 8:38pm)

English speaking natives are always expats, the rest of us are called immigrants 😏 by esofagus (Fri 10th Feb 2023 8:43pm)

A friend of mine said the same, he has ignored it twice (different parts of Scotland each) and had no repercussions. by esofagus (Sat 11th Feb 2023 11:37am)

It would need people to take some degree of responsibility. Parents to do better with their children, to tell them off for throwing litter on the street. People to pick up after their dogs. A collective sense of civic responsibility. There seems to be this weird pride about Glasgow being like some kind of frontier-like place where rules don't apply and an underlying sneer at any attempt at improvement. It's kind of disheartening at times. by esofagus (Sun 12th Feb 2023 11:28am)

On this note, have you heard that the trees outside Lidl in Finnieston are going to be felled to allow for a new development? So much for having a large Green presence within the council. I think there are almost 30 trees that will go, evicting birds and removing what little green is left in that area. Absolutely criminal. by esofagus (Sun 12th Feb 2023 2:03pm)

The pushback is that there must be a way to keep those trees, but as property developers are the greediest scum of the earth, greed wins over preserving nature and wildlife. I have nothing against the building of much needed homes but everything against the destruction of trees and natural habitat of birds, insects and other critters who are all essential to the ecosystem. by esofagus (Sun 12th Feb 2023 5:24pm)

I live in G3 and still last year a woman was murdered in her own flat, occasional ned trouble and drunks. I haven’t had problems myself and I feel pretty safe. I think a city is a city and if you keep your wits about you, most areas should be ok. by esofagus (Tue 14th Feb 2023 9:56am)

Confirmed! by esofagus (Wed 15th Feb 2023 12:18pm)

Foe British passports definitely - not all PO counters do it but the big ones usually do. by esofagus (Fri 17th Feb 2023 12:37pm)

Pot Still by esofagus (Fri 17th Feb 2023 9:52pm)

That’s absolutely shocking. Considering how much joy walking through the gardens would have brought to people during lockdown, and now that folk are struggling with the rise in cost of living, they put an entry charge. by esofagus (Sun 19th Feb 2023 1:13pm)

Great picture! Welcome to the city! by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 7:51am)

Reed are very good. Depending on the type of job you're looking for, contact Amy for general/customer service/care etc or Candice for office. by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 9:36am)

That's interesting to know. I've heard something similar from an applicant, the gist of which was to find the jobs on Indeed and then apply directly. by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 9:35am)

I know the Trainline gets a bad rap here because of the fees, but I think the fee is worth the convenience of using one app for all the gazillion train operators in this country. by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 11:52am)

I would recommend visiting the Necropolis. It's one of those places that doesn't feature as prominently on some of the tourist guides, but it's absolutely worth it. Just walk up from Glasgow Cathedral and take your time walking through the monumental graves. The views of the city are breathtaking. There are guided tours as well, you might need to book ahead though. ([https://www.glasgownecropolis.org/](https://www.glasgownecropolis.org/) ) by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 3:53pm)

Truth. by esofagus (Mon 20th Feb 2023 7:24pm)

Mormons wouldn’t be so creepy by esofagus (Fri 24th Feb 2023 6:41pm)

We need to write to our MP/ MSP about it, en masse. by esofagus (Sun 26th Feb 2023 8:39am)

It's probably too late for the OP but for future reference, Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road (or indeed any Oxfam Bookshop) will take ANY books in any condition. If they are too battered to sell, they are sent to redistributing or recycling. Oxfam gets paid by weight for that, not tons but it all adds up. The redistributor then either recycles (if the books are really in terrible condition) or resells them to other outlets. Afaik it's standard practice among all charity shops, not just Oxfam. by esofagus (Thu 2nd Mar 2023 8:57am)

Adding to the cultural thing - I noticed that spitting is a bigger thing here compared to other parts of the U.K. I see guys spitting on the streets all the time here and it’s not always neds, like it’s often well-dressed unsuspecting types. It’s so gross. by esofagus (Sun 5th Mar 2023 9:23pm)

Dog shit literally everywhere. Everybody seems to have a dog these days. Every inch of grass is a dog urinal too. by esofagus (Sun 5th Mar 2023 9:20pm)

There's Eeek! Escape rooms on Sauchiehall Street, next door to Mr Singh. I've never been there so I can't comment on quality but it's a couple of minutes' walk from Charing Cross. by esofagus (Thu 9th Mar 2023 2:53pm)

Try the Nextdoor app as well by esofagus (Mon 20th Mar 2023 10:22pm)

You're not a boring bastard. Unfortunately we live in an alcohol-obsessed country, where everything revolves around alcohol. I drink alcohol myself but never to the level of going on regular benders like that. If your g/f thinks it's perfectly acceptable to be out getting sh\*tfaced most nights while you sit at home doing the housework, something is wrong in her perception of how a relationship should be. Something has to change - that's now how you want to live, by the sound of it, and I don't blame you. And from a health's point of view, her lifestyle could kill her. by esofagus (Thu 23rd Mar 2023 8:09am)

Exactly what you said. Any partner/spouse would not feel great about their other half being drunk in a nightclub with other men until 3:00 on a regular basis. On the few occasions when I've been out until very late in the past few years, I would text my husband to know that I'm ok. It's not a case of him being controlling (far from it) but there are shitheads out there and it's reasonable to worry. by esofagus (Thu 23rd Mar 2023 8:13am)

I'm the same. I used to like dogs but I can't stand them anymore. Kelvingrove Park is a nightmare sometimes. But we live in a dog-obsessed society now and saying that you don't like dogs (or are afraid of them) is like admitting to be a paedophile. by esofagus (Sun 26th Mar 2023 12:02pm)

You misunderstood my comment. My husband would be worried about something bad happening to me. How many men get sexually assaulted or killed by lap dancers? by esofagus (Sun 26th Mar 2023 9:55pm)

🙁 by esofagus (Fri 31st Mar 2023 10:24pm)

The smell of cat pee is overwhelming unfortunately. The owner is nice and the prices are good but I can’t breathe in there. It’s too gross. by esofagus (Sun 2nd Apr 2023 4:27pm)

Can’t believe I’ve been downvoted for stating a fact. It really smells of cat pee in that place. by esofagus (Sun 2nd Apr 2023 6:45pm)

Pro-tip from a non-Scot living in Scotland: don't ask for a 'scotch' in a pub/bar, nobody calls it that in Scotland. by esofagus (Tue 4th Apr 2023 9:18am)

I haven’t been inside but there’s a Colombian coffee shop in Argyle Street (Finnieston side): Andina Colombian Coffee by esofagus (Tue 4th Apr 2023 12:07pm)

I wish I’d known. I live close to the Gurdwara and we park our car at their car park. They’re a wonderful community. by esofagus (Sun 9th Apr 2023 1:46pm)

In theory you’re not allowed on foot but you could totally walk into the Dawsholme recycling centre, walk up to the guys at the front and explain. They are very helpful, and I am sure they would take the turpentine off your hands and dispose of it safely. by esofagus (Mon 10th Apr 2023 7:16pm)

That sounds amazing! by esofagus (Wed 12th Apr 2023 7:44am)

I love graveyards. Visited quite a few of the most famous ones in London, and 3 of the main Necropolises here (there are four I think?). by esofagus (Wed 12th Apr 2023 7:43am)

Maybe not that interesting/obscure but I read/study Tarot and other systems of divination/cartomancy, and a bunch of other metaphysical/spiritual stuff. I also joined an online bookclub called the Hardcore Literature Bookclub and as you can tell by the name, it's hardcore. I've just finished War and Peace, started on The Brothers Karamazov, we're reading all of Shakespeare in chronological order and all the while I'm questioning my sanity. by esofagus (Wed 12th Apr 2023 7:42am)

If it's the duck with the lump on its cheek (the picture isn't super clear), the little fella has been like that for a couple of years (or at least as long as I've lived here). When I go and feed the birds he always eats some of the peanuts/seed/bread. He's a heartbreaker. I think he's fine, he's eating and doing all the duck thins. I wouldn't call anyone out or they will have him put to sleep. by esofagus (Wed 12th Apr 2023 7:56am)

True, but there aren’t really many chain places in Finnieston. Every other door is an independent coffee shop/bar/restaurant. I doubt that the McDonalds down the road would have been a competitor for Mayze. I think maybe people are having to tighten the purse’s strings at the moment and there’s no money for fancy vegan baked goods. by esofagus (Thu 13th Apr 2023 9:12am)

I really liked Inverness but as others said, it’s a long way for a day trip. I’ve only been to the uppermost corner of Loch Ness, I liked it but it was a misty day with hardly anyone there (which is why I liked it). I’d say Loch Lomond is a much better option for a day trip. by esofagus (Thu 13th Apr 2023 6:13pm)

Is this a joke? by esofagus (Thu 13th Apr 2023 9:14pm)

Neither Lidl nor Tesco specialise in vegan bakery. by esofagus (Sun 16th Apr 2023 5:12pm)

For what it’s worth, I’ve signed. by esofagus (Mon 17th Apr 2023 1:34pm)

There’s nothing one can say to someone like that. The irony is that the majority of dossers I see around the city, neds fucking around on their bikes, drunks in parks… they’re almost without fail white and with a Scottish accent. Meanwhile the majority of people pedalling in the pissing rain to deliver food to the privileged classes are almost without fail non white, and although you can’t ask to see their passport, I’d be willing to bet that they’re unlikely to be British citizens of other ethnicities. by esofagus (Mon 17th Apr 2023 1:47pm)

Poor you, what a nightmare. I’m glad that you got somewhere eventually. Let us know how it goes with your GP appointment. by esofagus (Tue 18th Apr 2023 7:16pm)

Ciao, fellow Italian here. If you haven't already (and if you're on FB), join the Italiani a Glasgow group. Sometimes people advertise there when they need a new flatmate. In bocca al lupo! by esofagus (Thu 20th Apr 2023 9:39am)

Splitting tickets with Splitmyfare is often (but not always) cheaper. I've used it a few times with no issues. by esofagus (Thu 20th Apr 2023 9:37am)

Exactly that. I got called a couple months ago, and managed to postpone it but as a self-employed person I would lose too much money. It’s easier for someone who is an employee. by esofagus (Thu 20th Apr 2023 9:17pm)

No water here (G3) 😒 by esofagus (Fri 21st Apr 2023 8:27am)

They’re cute by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:28pm)

I have one [in my flat](https://imgur.com/a/igrj3Be) by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:32pm)

Not untrue. I’ve also witnessed interactions between Glaswegians where the Weegies were not necessarily being aggressive but just being themselves- Glaswegians are touchy-feely - and the English persons feeling violated. There’s a massive cultural difference that often gets misinterpreted for aggression. However, I’m not denying that there are a ton of shitheads too, but there are tons in the rest of the U.K. as well. I blame the class system (Source: not born in the U.K.). by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:39pm)

Make that the whole of the U.K. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:35pm)

The problem is that there is no accountability. In Singapore you get locked up for chewing gum. That’s an extreme but in the U.K. you can burn shit down knowing that worst case scenario you get an ankle bracelet which you then get to show off at the local Coop standing by the door with your grey trackkie bottoms, trying to look badass like you’re someone out of the projects in an American movie. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:44pm)

The dog shit issue was a huge problem when I lived in Brighton over 5 years ago, and I bet it has grown exponentially everywhere in the U.K./world because dog ownership has risen insanely since Covid. Dogs shit like no other creature on earth and people are selfish bastards, what could possibly go wrong? It’s not solely a Glasgow problem. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:54pm)

Oh for sure by esofagus (Mon 24th Apr 2023 8:34am)

I didn’t and judging by some of the comments on my FB feed, lots of others didn’t by esofagus (Mon 24th Apr 2023 9:45am)

And then they wonder why people use Uber? by esofagus (Sun 30th Apr 2023 2:00pm)

It's not just Cessnock though, I live in the G3 area and it's pretty much the same here. Dog shit is a huge problem. It's also a hugely toxic to wildlife. But nobody cares, and the number of dogs is going up all the time so we just have to live in an open toilet. by esofagus (Mon 1st May 2023 4:57pm)

You can totally donate them to a charity shop, as long as they're clean. Put the stuff in a bag, put a label on it, or hand it to a member of staff and tell them they're clean items and could they take them for recycling. The shop will put it in their recycling crates which still get them some money. Charity shops send unsellable stuff to recycling companies and get some money by weight. Source: I volunteer at a charity shop. by esofagus (Sun 7th May 2023 4:09pm)

I’m on O2, never works for me when I’m at Central so I have to use their awful Wi-Fi by esofagus (Mon 8th May 2023 2:45pm)

Let us know how you get on 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Tue 9th May 2023 12:43pm)

That breaks my heart. I love pigeons. Thank you for trying. by esofagus (Thu 11th May 2023 9:25am)

Only after moving to Glasgow did I make a connection between orange fake tan and sectarianism! In all seriousness though, I’ll never understand why looking like Mr Tango is fine but having naturally brown skin isn’t. by esofagus (Tue 23rd May 2023 1:51pm)

Not that I disagree about the water here (and it's even nicer in the Highlands) but not all parts of England have horrendous water. When I moved to Lancashire from the South East, I couldn't believe how good the water tasted. You could drink it straight from the tap without needing a Brita filter! After 20+ years in East Sussex, where you practically drank chalk, it was wonderful. by esofagus (Thu 25th May 2023 3:22pm)

Not directly affected as I’m not a gay man but I agree with your comment 100%. The NHS is not a sacred cow, nor a person. It’s currently a fucking car crash. Not “its” fault, but that doesn’t make it any less awful. by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 10:04am)

I totally don’t get the conspiracy theories around 20 minute cities. Wouldn’t we all want to live within a 20 minute walk of everything? I kind of do, but then my hairdresser moved to a salon on Southside and ruined my life 🤣 by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 4:40pm)

You make a good point about Covid, and how it has increased paranoia. Could we ever have imagined 2020? No, I don’t think. I don’t know why you got downvoted so much. by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 4:47pm)

Now they downvoted me too. Someone needs to get a hobby by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 5:13pm)

But nobody is saying that you wouldn’t be able to go outside the 20 minutes radius! by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 7:52pm)

Whoever reported me to Reddit as needing psychiatric help for being suicidal, really? What is wrong with people? Why is this sub full of spiteful people? Read my posts on this discussion - I’m not agreeing with the conspiracies, although even if I did that would not warrant your harassment. JFC by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 7:59pm)

Unreal. These people are straight out of that episode of South Park with the guy playing WoW in his mum’s basement killing Level 1 boars. by esofagus (Sat 27th May 2023 9:53pm)

We pay for the cleanup with our Council Tax. Absolutely disgraceful. by esofagus (Sun 28th May 2023 5:44pm)

This is not a Celtic/Rangers issue, it’s how football fans are allowed to wreck the city. I don’t care whose side they’re on, it’s just not acceptable. by esofagus (Sun 28th May 2023 5:46pm)

I follow a lot of subs for the spiritually-minded, as well as Facebook groups. I'm not sure how that would really translate into in-person friendships, but it might be a way to start interacting with others wihout feeling judge. UK socialising is so steeped in the drinking culture that it might seem impossible to connect with others without substances, but I have a feeling that things might be slowly changing and more and more young people are not drinkers. Have you considered going to events like workshops, classes, that sort of thing? There are always listings at the back of Spirity & Destiny magazine, for both online and phyisical events in the UK. by esofagus (Tue 30th May 2023 7:42pm)

I hate it. by esofagus (Tue 30th May 2023 9:18pm)

Interesting to know! by esofagus (Wed 31st May 2023 12:16pm)

The bus is 24 hours now, maybe you could get the bus in? You'll be knackered but it's feasible. by esofagus (Thu 1st Jun 2023 8:55am)

Sugar daddies, that's my theory (for the girls, anyway. Actually, for some of the boys, too). by esofagus (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 12:03pm)

Adorable!!! by esofagus (Sun 4th Jun 2023 6:42pm)

Did you check if there were eggs in the nest? by esofagus (Mon 5th Jun 2023 5:34pm)

Italian here. Going by what I see in the various Italians in Glasgow/Scotland FB groups, your best option would be a small international removal company. It will be expensive but still cheaper than posting boxes individually. by esofagus (Wed 7th Jun 2023 12:17pm)

I haven't visited the bookshop yet but Shaun Bythell's 'Bookseller' diaries are really worth reading, especially the first one. by esofagus (Thu 8th Jun 2023 11:58am)

I do find it disappointing that Glasgow has so little in terms of book/literary events. Other than Aye Write there's precious little going on. by esofagus (Thu 8th Jun 2023 11:59am)

Because we live in a dog-obsessed society and people lose their shit at the mere criticism of dogs. by esofagus (Sun 11th Jun 2023 2:29pm)

It’s a witch hunt. by esofagus (Sun 11th Jun 2023 2:52pm)

You are so polite. by esofagus (Sun 11th Jun 2023 4:30pm)

Yes, not exactly the amount of rain we need. It hasn't rained properly for well over a month. by esofagus (Mon 12th Jun 2023 9:54am)

[The Ness is running low](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/10/concern-over-loch-ness-low-water-levels-amid-uk-dry-spell) \- very worrying. by esofagus (Mon 12th Jun 2023 9:57am)

Or simply they don’t care. But let’s face it, our gutter press has done an excellent job at convincing the public that global warming isn’t real. by esofagus (Mon 12th Jun 2023 10:41am)

Not again 😩 by esofagus (Mon 12th Jun 2023 6:26pm)

I can't comment about camping next to someone else's tent as I don't go camping, so I haven't had that happen to me, it seems totally illogical though. But about people not clearing up after themselves, having campfires, cutting trees (!!!) - the problem is that there are no consequences. For anything. The police can't or won't do anything, the local authorities are toothless, kids at school can do what the hell they want (teachers can only do so much, parents are entitled, etc etc - all valid reasons) so there are literally no consequences for being a shithead these days. It's really fucking depressing. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jun 2023 2:37pm)

My husband rescued a tiny bat from his work lift a couple of weeks ago. Tiny little thing. It was shaking like a leaf in my husband's hand. Husband took it outside, the wee fella didn't seem to want to leave at first but then he took off. Bats are wonderful little creatures. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jun 2023 2:40pm)

You can only drink in a park if you are a ned. The police will leave you well alone. But if you’re not bothering anyone, and are reading your book, you’re the soft target and they’ll come and fine you. Source: I’ve seen it happen several times. Meanwhile the shitheads do what the hell they like. by esofagus (Tue 13th Jun 2023 7:37pm)

That’s absolutely shocking. I would do two things (once you’re in the right state of mind): 1- email your local councillor 2- email your local MP/MSP Remember THEY WORK FOR US and their job is to advocate for their constituents. Please let us know when the police have attended. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 7:05am)

You need a physiotherapist. However, treatment will depend on what type of tendinitis - is it chronic, where is it? Speaking from experience, sometimes only a cortisone injection will do the job. It’s very hard to get that on the NHS (you’ll need a referral, it will take 17 years), but paying for a private consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon sometimes works up cheaper than 20 sessions with a physio doing ultrasound on the affected part. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 11:24am)

Same here, it's very anxiety inducing to know that we're heading for that. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 3:22pm)

Me. I'm hating every minute of this. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 3:20pm)

Same! by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 3:25pm)

Definitely try an agency. You might need to take some crappy assignment at first to prove yourself, but once you prove that you’re reliable and willing to learn, they’ll start giving better work. Try Reed, they cover different types of work, not just office but catering, customer service and random stuff. by esofagus (Wed 14th Jun 2023 8:35pm)

Hopefully it acted like a power hose to clean the streets from dog shit, human and dog piss, vomit, rubbish, two months’ worth of. Finally. by esofagus (Fri 16th Jun 2023 7:27pm)

Same. by esofagus (Fri 16th Jun 2023 7:25pm)

It barely rained for the past 8 weeks, until this afternoon. I’ve only lived in Glasgow since 2021, summer 2021 was diabolical, last year was better, this year I pray to God that it’s not going to be like this for 3 months. by esofagus (Fri 16th Jun 2023 7:32pm)

Yes! Me too. The birds appreciate it! by esofagus (Fri 16th Jun 2023 9:58pm)

Primark by esofagus (Sat 17th Jun 2023 7:56pm)

Signed. by esofagus (Mon 19th Jun 2023 2:06pm)

Reed were good when I worked for them a couple of years ago. by esofagus (Mon 19th Jun 2023 3:07pm)

Where are you based? The post office in Argyle Street Finnieston sell a lot of stuff like that and it’s much cheaper than other post offices like Pennyblack. by esofagus (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:09am)

Me too! by esofagus (Tue 20th Jun 2023 7:49pm)

I can’t imagine what that boy’s mother must be feeling right now. She’s lost a husband and a son in such an insanely unnecessary way. I get that most sports and adrenaline seeking activities carry some risk but… by esofagus (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 7:40pm)

Totally. And imagine being trapped in that tube, you’d give away all your billions to be out of there. At least they likely died very quickly. by esofagus (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 9:35pm)

SMOOTH. by esofagus (Fri 23rd Jun 2023 8:32pm)

Not useful for the purpose of your trip but a friend of mine buys all her plus size clothing from SHEIN. She always looks amazing. Edit: SHEIN have a gothic-y range as well. by esofagus (Sat 24th Jun 2023 6:32pm)

I think my neighbour goes to him and she’s very happy with his work. As an alternative I personally would recommend Maira at the Berkeley Clinic. She is a trained dentist who has switched to cosmetic work. I have never had such almost painless lip filler injections as I’ve had from her - it’s a different world. She is not the cheapest but worth it. by esofagus (Wed 28th Jun 2023 6:58pm)

So depressing. I've only lived in Glasgow for just over two years and all I hear about Glasgow Life is that they're not reopening stuff, closing stuff, cutting this and that. It's really sad. by esofagus (Thu 29th Jun 2023 7:23pm)

100%. Give me this over those horrid couple of weeks we had mid-June. by esofagus (Fri 30th Jun 2023 1:10pm)

Jesus Christ. I’m glad you’re alive 🙏🏻 by esofagus (Fri 30th Jun 2023 10:28pm)

The deal is they’re a bunch of troglodyte cunts 🍊 by esofagus (Fri 30th Jun 2023 10:30pm)

This is possibly the most poignant piece of writing in the rare second person POV since Jay McInerney’s “Bright Lights, Big City”. by esofagus (Sat 1st Jul 2023 10:10am)

I personally wouldn't wander around the city in the early hours of the morning - if you're trying to get from A to B, fine (there will be drunk people going home from clubs etc) but Glasgow by night is not exactly the kind of experience you see in a rom-com. by esofagus (Sat 1st Jul 2023 11:21am)

I’m not a cat person (nor a dog person) but that’s really cruel. Poor cats. 😟 by esofagus (Sun 2nd Jul 2023 5:56pm)

I haven’t been back to Brighton for a few years (we moved to another parr of England after that, and that was less dog shit infested) but Glasgow appears worse to me. by esofagus (Sun 2nd Jul 2023 10:33pm)

I agree. People need to take a degree of responsibility: to better themselves, to better their own environment. But sadly in Glasgow (but also overall in the U.K.) there’s very little civic sense. It’s easy to blame the government/successive governments for everything that is wrong. YES, governments deserve blaming, but that doesn’t mean that the individual can’t take their empty McDonald’s wrapper home. I’m going to sit on my arse and wonder why I don’t get a better job, I’ll chuck my rubbish on the street and blame the council, blame Thatcher because my life is shite, while I kill my brain cells watching shite on TikTok, while I could pick up a book, do a £15 course on Udemy to pick up some new skills, volunteer, be a decent human being but no, I’m going to shit on my own plate and blame the Tories, or the SNP, or the aliens, because it’s always someone else’s fault. by esofagus (Tue 4th Jul 2023 9:19am)

Not true! by esofagus (Tue 4th Jul 2023 9:22am)

*neds by esofagus (Tue 4th Jul 2023 10:44pm)

That's really helpful, thank you! by esofagus (Wed 5th Jul 2023 11:21am)

I didn't know that, thank you for the tip! by esofagus (Wed 5th Jul 2023 11:39am)

House, 100%. by esofagus (Wed 5th Jul 2023 11:38am)

Welcome, I hope you enjoy your new city! by esofagus (Wed 5th Jul 2023 11:47am)

Thank you! by esofagus (Wed 5th Jul 2023 4:53pm)

A friend of mine has just had an offer accepted on a flat in Merchant City. HR was 185k, her initial offer was under, but they took the HR value. I was surprised tbh by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 9:13am)

https://preview.redd.it/hclj8yqoxcab1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=2a791e24f4d42c427344ac3730af809e75f5d839 I got to see some coos 😍 by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 3:46pm)

Absolutely not true. Let’s accept the fact that dogs, any dogs, can attack people. Even so called “peaceful” dogs. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 5:17pm)

It’s out of control at this point. I can’t go for a walk in the park without having to be on high alert for dogs off the leash. I don’t want dogs to run up to me, I have the right to enjoy the park, but owners are so fucking entitled. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 5:15pm)

Well, you can believe it or not believe it, I don’t care, it’s the truth. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 6:02pm)

They’re too big. Wee dogs, whilst still not my thing, are harmless, they’re not going to maul me to death. Also, they’re usually on leash - which is counterintuitive, as they’re less aggressive. If I see someone with a Dachsund I’m perfectly happy to co-exist. But even today, someone’s Labrador off leash, it made me jump and the owners are like “sorry!” but laughing! WTF? I’m here to enjoy nature, I live in a flat, pay tax like everybody else, I don’t want an animal half the size of me to stick their wet nose (which has been close other dogs’ anuses) on my leg TVM. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 6:00pm)

Email your local councillor. My ward is Woodland-adjacent! My councillor is really good (Labour, if anyone wonders). He gets shit done. Remember, they work for us. by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 7:02pm)

I don’t doubt he’s a scammer but a certificate, really? 🤣 by esofagus (Thu 6th Jul 2023 8:54pm)

I didn’t go but I thought it was a strange lineup, Pulp are not exactly the darlings of 18 year olds. I would have loved to see Pulp again but not at a festival like that. by esofagus (Sat 8th Jul 2023 7:43am)

Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road 100% by esofagus (Sat 8th Jul 2023 5:23pm)

Mitchell Library? by esofagus (Sat 8th Jul 2023 7:39pm)

I second Joe Junk, they were very helpful. by esofagus (Sun 9th Jul 2023 10:08pm)

Bantaba on London Road is Ghanan/Caribbean. I went once and it was really good. I think it’s still going? by esofagus (Tue 11th Jul 2023 5:24pm)

Ah! Sorry I got it wrong. The food was very good! by esofagus (Tue 11th Jul 2023 7:31pm)

The Japanese student will be paying insanely high fees to the University- thus contributing to the pot from which Scottish students will get free education. Also, she pays your mortgage through Airbnb. by esofagus (Thu 13th Jul 2023 12:17pm)

I’m in that situation. Our flat is tiny, technically a new build but actually a conversion of an office building from the 60s. Our council tax is Band E, which we had to fight for because it was originally F (like some of the slightly bigger flats in the building). We’re paying like a 3-4 bedroom house while the desirable sandstone/tenement buildings have lower rates. It’s a fucked up system. by esofagus (Thu 13th Jul 2023 12:20pm)

Try r/books by esofagus (Fri 14th Jul 2023 8:19pm)

I’ll get downvoted for this but the way property prices are advertised in Scotland is misleading bordering on dishonest. Agents should use the Home Report value as the “offers over” price to put on RightMove. But no, let’s keep things as shady as possible and make a buyer have to go through unnecessary hoops simply to find out what the absolute minimum price might be. by esofagus (Sat 15th Jul 2023 9:20am)

DELETED My neighbour next door orders several times a week and I have no idea how he can afford it by esofagus (Sat 15th Jul 2023 8:42pm)

Anderston is a nice enough area and super central. You say you’re from India, not sure what religion (if any) you practice but you’ll be close to both the Central Gurdwara and the Hindu Madhir. by esofagus (Tue 18th Jul 2023 12:21pm)

How about the Ottoman Cafe in Berkeley Street? by esofagus (Wed 19th Jul 2023 6:51pm)

Didn’t Waitrose sell it? Possibly even Sainsbury’s. by esofagus (Wed 19th Jul 2023 8:10pm)

Ah sorry, no I meant for alcohol-free places with a cozy vibe. by esofagus (Wed 19th Jul 2023 9:00pm)

Think so by esofagus (Wed 19th Jul 2023 9:39pm)

Totally. by esofagus (Thu 20th Jul 2023 7:13pm)

Beautiful! by esofagus (Thu 20th Jul 2023 7:13pm)

I’m all for busking but not for amplified music. You want to busk, go ahead and I’ll even throw a couple of quid in but the moment you plug in an amplifier you become a nuisance. by esofagus (Fri 21st Jul 2023 6:54pm)

100% by esofagus (Fri 21st Jul 2023 6:55pm)

TikTok is the current people’s opium. by esofagus (Sat 22nd Jul 2023 8:46pm)

Because people these days are super defensive and entitled and God forbid that someone tells them that they need to be considerate towards their fellow human beings. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jul 2023 6:58pm)

I feel for you, because we are in a similar situation with neighbours (but we're on the top floor). People telling you 'move to a detached house' are not helping. I wish I could offer you some advice but unfortunately there's not much one can do. by esofagus (Sun 23rd Jul 2023 7:00pm)

Spiders can’t kill you but neds will. by esofagus (Sat 29th Jul 2023 9:11pm)

Calling da Polis (oh oh oh) by esofagus (Sun 30th Jul 2023 5:57pm)

Upvoted you because you had been downvoted. God forbid you dare criticise the Our Holy Cow the NHS. by esofagus (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 8:31am)

That is usually true, however my GP surgery is the exception - they have the nicest NHS receptionists I have ever come across. They have to ask you what the issue is, so that they can triage, but they ask nicely - like 'could you tell me what the matter is, *if you don't mind'.* It shouldn't be the exception - all you need is some basic understanding of customer service, but apparently the NHS doesn't usually bother with that. by esofagus (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 12:23pm)

Don’t even start me. I have nothing against the cycling itself but the way the Council has treated us residents (I live by the main route) is absolutely shocking. by esofagus (Fri 4th Aug 2023 5:41pm)

Absolutely. We went to the information session at Kelvinhall and the guy laughed at my husband when he said that he would not be able to drive to work for two weeks because his work is a 10 minute walk from the flat. My husband told him, “actually I have a bad back and walking aggravates it”. It’s an absolute disgrace, the communication we had was basically “suck it up bitches”. If it wasn’t for a neighbour who asked her boss if we could park the car there we would be utterly fucked. Btw - we only heard about this at the end of June, too late too book holiday and escape to the in-laws down south. by esofagus (Fri 4th Aug 2023 7:04pm)

What are your interests? Does it have to be gay specific? Otherwise I would say find your interests niche. by esofagus (Fri 4th Aug 2023 7:09pm)

Both my parents died of cancer. I can’t even imagine being in that situation and not wanting to kick that guy’s head in. by esofagus (Sat 5th Aug 2023 5:10pm)

Does anyone know if there are ways to cross the cycling route once it has started? I need to get up my volunteer job and according to the map, I’m penned in 🤬 by esofagus (Sun 6th Aug 2023 8:41am)

Thank you. I might have to leave early after my shift, I don’t really want to be stuck for ages 😒 by esofagus (Sun 6th Aug 2023 9:24am)

The helicopters have been relentless the past 2 days. It’s ok for a bit but after hours it becomes very very anxiety inducing. by esofagus (Sun 6th Aug 2023 9:31am)

Thank you, that’s very useful info. I will make sure I leave early after my shift then by esofagus (Sun 6th Aug 2023 11:04am)

Vanilla Square. by esofagus (Tue 8th Aug 2023 6:54pm)

Brilliant, thanks! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 11:51am)

Thank you! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 11:50am)

I hadn’t thought of JoJo Maman, I always walk past it but didn’t think they had Scotland stuff. That’s a great idea, thank you! Something with a coo would be perfect! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 11:50am)

Ahh, it’s just not practical for me location wise, but thank you 😊 by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 2:12pm)

I don’t know why you were downvoted! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 2:11pm)

I’ve walked past it before, thank you! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 5:31pm)

Thank you! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 5:30pm)

Scam 100%. The Home Office would never ring you up like that. by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 5:50pm)

I love that! by esofagus (Fri 11th Aug 2023 10:13pm)

Anyone around the G3 postcode experiencing issues with Virgin Media today? by esofagus (Mon 14th Aug 2023 9:18am)

Love these! by esofagus (Tue 15th Aug 2023 3:24pm)

Speak to Candice at Reed. by esofagus (Thu 17th Aug 2023 8:32pm)

The 5th of November, or do you need Swedish lessons? by esofagus (Fri 18th Aug 2023 6:41am)

I’ll text her. by esofagus (Fri 18th Aug 2023 6:35pm)

If you’re self employed you’re looking at losing a large part of your income because what they reimburse you is like minimum wage. Some people might be fine missing out on a paycheck (maybe their partner is a high earner), others might not. Especially right now with the cost of living skyrocketing, it’s a big ask to expect people to face financial hardship. by esofagus (Mon 21st Aug 2023 3:29pm)

I’m glad that you could afford it. by esofagus (Mon 21st Aug 2023 3:30pm)

I get the sense that Glaswegians don’t take anything seriously. That is a good trait in some ways but it’s also part of the problem. “They’re just bams” - no, they’re part of a rotten, broken society and it’s not acceptable. by esofagus (Sat 26th Aug 2023 8:23am)

My husband has stopped wearing a hat because of the constant abuse he gets from neds. by esofagus (Sat 26th Aug 2023 8:26am)

Some of the replies you got here are shocking. I’m sorry that you had such an awful experience - unfortunately this city, however welcoming it might seem, is also full of shitheads. by esofagus (Sat 26th Aug 2023 8:32am)

We moved to Glasgow from England 3 years ago. We are looking at moving back - not specifically because of the neds, there are several reasons but the neds/bams here are next level compared to what I’ve seen south of the border. I think the laissez-faire here - by the police, families, authorities is shocking. There are zero repercussions. by esofagus (Sat 26th Aug 2023 9:19am)

100% agree with the OP. The way people ripped into that guy on the other thread was really disgusting and a terrible advertisement for Glasgow. by esofagus (Sat 26th Aug 2023 12:57pm)

Not Argyle Street specific but Sauchiehall Street seems to have got worse since I moved here (2.5 years ago - during Covid). I went down to do some shopping yesterday, it was gross. I was just saying to my husband that it looks worse than when we first arrived here. It’s not that I feel threatened, I’m pretty streetwise but God it was horrendous. by esofagus (Fri 1st Sep 2023 12:28pm)

You had me at 'Ballardian' by esofagus (Fri 1st Sep 2023 7:52pm)

Weirdly it’s the same in Italy, a lot of “Japanese” restaurants are Chinese owned. But then, a lot of pizzerias are owned by Egyptians. by esofagus (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 10:23pm)

Pertemps have a lot of public sector work so a good choice. Reed are also very good. by esofagus (Thu 28th Sep 2023 9:10pm)

Same here - Kelvingrove area by esofagus (Wed 11th Oct 2023 6:51pm)

I like Roccosquickbites - he always discloses when he has been comped and if the food is disappointing, he says so. by esofagus (Sat 28th Oct 2023 10:43pm)

Googling “forced air systems” by esofagus (Sun 29th Oct 2023 9:48am)

I can’t understand why a Canadian would want to move to the U.K. by esofagus (Sun 29th Oct 2023 9:49am)

Like they have in hotels! Gotcha by esofagus (Sun 29th Oct 2023 10:33am)

That’s so sad. by esofagus (Sun 29th Oct 2023 11:59am)

Not a dog owner but flat owner - our deeds state that you can have up to 2 cats or 2 dogs (or, I'm guessing, one of each?). by esofagus (Mon 30th Oct 2023 1:58pm)

I don’t understand how the current owners can be liable for the previous owner’s tax liability - is that possible? by esofagus (Fri 3rd Nov 2023 11:44am)

That is insane. That is absolutely mental. by esofagus (Sun 5th Nov 2023 8:19pm)

This. There’s a guy with a Ferrari in my building. He gives zero fucks about paying for parking so he keeps getting tickets - but what is £60 to him? It’s like a fiver to me. by esofagus (Sat 18th Nov 2023 9:36pm)

Agree. It’s good enough but motorway-services self-service restaurant level in Italy, sold for three time the price. by esofagus (Sun 19th Nov 2023 10:23am)

Italian here. I love 'shite' pizza - and imho the best are from Lidl. I would tell you which ones, but then you'd all go out in droves and buy them and they'll run out. by esofagus (Sun 19th Nov 2023 7:04pm)

Does it not depend on the parking zone? The most expensive the parking rate, the higher the fine? by esofagus (Sun 19th Nov 2023 7:00pm)

Then it really IS peanuts to the Ferrari guy. by esofagus (Sun 19th Nov 2023 7:43pm)

It’s the typical attitude - let’s pick on an easy target who won’t stab me. by esofagus (Fri 24th Nov 2023 9:55pm)

Phoning the GP surgery from 8:29 to 8:37 and finally getting through, only to be told that all appointments have gone. Love 'our' NHS. by esofagus (Mon 27th Nov 2023 8:45am)

I take my comment from yesterday back. Today I rang the surgery again today, got an appointment for half an hour later, GP prescriped x-rays and sent me to the outpatients hospital in Yorkhill, showed them the letter, waited like 3 minutes, got the x-rays, went to the pharmacy, got the prescription filled, got home, all in just over an hour. On today's gratitude list: my GP surgery and my manager who stepped in to cover for me while I legged it to the surgery. by esofagus (Tue 28th Nov 2023 10:33am)

I am so sorry to hear that this shit still goes on. This probably happens everywhere but a certain type of kids in this town seem to be the absolute worst. by esofagus (Wed 29th Nov 2023 6:59am)

The problem is that those kids belong to the category who reproduce the most. by esofagus (Wed 29th Nov 2023 7:00am)

The laissez-faire when it comes to kids doing what the hell they want is a problem everywhere in the UK but I have to say, I've never seen anything as blatant as here in Glasgow. It's pretty shocking. by esofagus (Fri 1st Dec 2023 2:12pm)

I Iove it. But of course, trains have been cancelled. by esofagus (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 11:37am)

As a dual EU/UK citizen, I feel so sad for you and in general for what has become of the UK. I got my citizenship as I had already been here for a long time but I still feel betrayed by Brexit. Incredibly, it’s a lot easier to emigrate to the US - I never thought that would ever be possible. by esofagus (Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:41pm)

The only person I know who lives in Govanhill is English and does wear dungarees! by esofagus (Mon 11th Dec 2023 9:07am)