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  • All of the above is good advice so no need for me to chip in! Just wanna say good luck with your move. by rollingnscratching (Wed 5th May 2021 11:04pm)
  • Oh man I lived off morellos when I lived down the road from it. Don’t know what it’s like now, but amazing post drinking bender hangover cure. Do they still give you the big freaky green pickled chilli thingmay with each kebab?! by rollingnscratching (Thu 6th May 2021 6:34pm)
  • If a wedgie starts to slag you off about your accent. Just ask them to pronounce the letter “J” Fucking “Jaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiii” it’s absolutely ridiculous. No cunt can slag off anybody’s accent if they can even say a letter of the alphabet right by rollingnscratching (Tue 11th May 2021 12:56pm)
  • I think gentrification has got something to do with it as well. With more cafes/bars/other cool things in Glasgow now it’s attracting more people to settle down here. It’s a destination now instead of somewhere you go for uni then bolt to London. And you get more bang for your buck over hear (at the moment) I have family trying to buy in Dublin and if you think the prices over here are crazy then have a swatch on rightmove for a similar kind of Dublin property, it’s pure mental. Could Glasgow go the same way? I also have to stop looking At properties on rightmove. I’m not even looking for a one! It’s an addiction I’m trying to kick. I need to face facts that I’m a right nosey bastard. by rollingnscratching (Fri 4th Jun 2021 6:04pm)
  • Oh don’t be sad. We have rampant sectarianism which will save our Glasgow! Thank fuck for that eh 😅 by rollingnscratching (Sun 6th Jun 2021 4:33pm)
  • Govanhill = Dowanhill what’s the difference by rollingnscratching (Wed 9th Jun 2021 5:32pm)
  • I moved to langside last year and love it here. You are in a quiet pocket but near everything at the same time. The thing that blew me away about the Southside is the really cool parks nearby (Queen’s Park, pollok park, linn park) I’m sure wherever you pick you will have a nice time here 👍 by rollingnscratching (Fri 11th Jun 2021 1:32pm)
  • Have a pint of Guinness with a shot of tia Maria in it. That was a favourite of mine back in my drinking golden years. by rollingnscratching (Sun 13th Jun 2021 10:57pm)
  • Type in “moving to Glasgow” in the rglasgow search bit. You will fine hunners of info by rollingnscratching (Tue 22nd Jun 2021 10:55pm)
  • Oh I hate this as much as the next person. But look where the rubbish came from. A bin bag which hasn’t been put in the bin. Surely the person who placed the bin bag on the ground in the street bares a bit of responsibility. Because seagulls be seagulls. by rollingnscratching (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 9:02am)
  • I get your Point about GCC not having a regular bin collection. Sadly this Isn’t going to change. Does that mean that we should just Chuck rubbish on the street though? Because the evil GCC won’t give us more bins. Surely some of the responsibility lies with us as well to keep the streets clean? That rubbish looks like it’s from a foot establishment of some sort, there’s a an empty box of tomatoes nearby. Could they not bring this stuff to the skip if their bins are overflowing? It’s a pain in the arse I know but I’ve had to bring stuff to the skip all the time when I can put it in my bins. by rollingnscratching (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 9:41am)
  • By skip I mean recycling centre. I don’t have a skip in my back garden. You know what, forget about it. You are 100% Right and I’m wrong about any point I’ve made. All the best. by rollingnscratching (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 10:03am)
  • I’ve had some time to reflect with my friends and family, and after a period of reflection, Im back folks! So just here to get your opinion, if the council isn’t going to help with this (more bins etc) then what’s a good solution? Not here to argue, we all want clean street right?! From looking at this thread rubbish is a very emotive issue (and rightly so) so if anybody has a good idea how to tackle it then shoot. Go crazy! by rollingnscratching (Fri 25th Jun 2021 10:51pm)
  • Many years ago I met an old bam outside a pub who was carrying a pet brick (yes, a brick) about on a leash. He would get verbally aggressive if you tried to touch or pet the brick (we all tried because we were steaming) but he was actually quite a witty guy. All my mates who were visiting Glasgow at that time always reminisce with me about the time we met brick man. I actually have nothing valuable to add to this thread. Just thought I should share my experience with a classic Bam. by rollingnscratching (Fri 2nd Jul 2021 9:39pm)
  • Sorry to be nosey, but why are you upping sticks from Dublin? Glasgow’s more affordable I guess. What kind of things are you in to? Maybe that could help choosing between Glasgow and Edinburgh which are quite different cities by rollingnscratching (Mon 5th Jul 2021 10:34pm)
  • Watched this at GFF what a cast! And seeing Glasgow in the 70’s was really interesting. Tbh it wasn’t a brilliant film but worth checking out by rollingnscratching (Fri 9th Jul 2021 7:45pm)
  • Cathcart Rocks! I love round there. It's got a beautiful park and great historical places in it. As long as you love your flat, and it's got you on the property ladder, then you have all the reason to be happy. As my granny used to say "paying rent is dead money" by rollingnscratching (Wed 14th Jul 2021 9:35am)
  • lol "depresso" never heard that phrase before. I'm gonna use that! Top patter by rollingnscratching (Sat 17th Jul 2021 5:49pm)
  • I had to save the local cat one time when it was being swooped down on by seagulls. It just sat there shitting itself. I ran out of the flat screaming at the seagulls swinging an umbrella at them, grabbed the cat with my free arm, and hightailed back into the flat with them bastards dive bombing me as I staggered to safety. And here’s the rub, the cat didn’t even hang about to say thanks. It fucked off to a neighbours flat. Animals eh! by rollingnscratching (Sun 18th Jul 2021 11:49pm)
  • It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Don't get on it if you are pished too. Or maybe you do have to get pished to survive it. Either you will be fucked by the time you arrive in Glasgow/London by rollingnscratching (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:06am)
  • >We went last week there for a drop in second jab, it wasn't too busy. > >It was the morning time though about 10am though. by rollingnscratching (Tue 20th Jul 2021 11:21am)
  • I'm gonna give it a go I think. As you suggested, do a minute at the end of the shower. by rollingnscratching (Wed 21st Jul 2021 11:37am)
  • I gave it a go! It was alright, I’ll not towel next time as that sounds like a good way to do it by rollingnscratching (Wed 21st Jul 2021 1:13pm)
  • Try this website here - https://www.splitticketing.com by rollingnscratching (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 5:21pm)
  • Is it weekend you are travelling? Prices are usually high then. There’s also skyscanner if you fancy flying instead https://www.skyscanner.net by rollingnscratching (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 6:05pm)
  • I had to go into work yesterday wearing a nice shirt, trousers with shoes and socks. I was fucking melting 🥵 by rollingnscratching (Fri 23rd Jul 2021 2:53pm)
  • I was in the Bon Accord last week. Unless I was was completely off my nut, it is open. by rollingnscratching (Fri 23rd Jul 2021 4:09pm)
  • If you are looking for somewhere cool to go photograph how about St. Peter’s seminary https://www.google.com/search?q=st+peter%27s+seminary&rlz=1CDGOYI_enGB700GB700&hl=en-GB&prmd=imnv&sxsrf=ALeKk026fmnIvAWDwjxLZl_ke10Uc3N0Bg:1627376740469&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi45J_k8oLyAhVGSRUIHUzYBlQQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=414&bih=724&dpr=3 It’s amazing by rollingnscratching (Tue 27th Jul 2021 10:06am)
  • I’m on team “put offer in straight away” what have you got to lose. That’s your highest bid anyway and also once it goes to closing just forget about it, as there will always be somebody with more cash to flash. Also another wee tip, see on rightmove, choose the oldest listing option instead of newest one as this will show the properties that have been on the market longest. Now, these ones might be good for a wee cheeky bid if you see potential in the property/location. Could go even for a HR bid as they might be more desperate. Worth a shot anyway. But yeah if you see a place you like instruct ring up there agent and put in a “verbal” offer to put to the buyer. If they accept it get your solicitor to seal the deal pronto. A verbal offer doesn’t require them to do it so you can go straight to the buyers agent with your proposed figure. All the best! I wish you luck by rollingnscratching (Fri 30th Jul 2021 2:08pm)
  • I tell you want I want what I really really want..... Never heard of this spice boy phenomenon, I will keep an eye out for it. My favourite sub genre of trends is from the 2000's. It was the ned goth. When the goths used to hang outside GOMA the Neds used to slag them off, but then, they started to get into the Goths music after they hung out together. So then, after a period of time you would see these Neds with tracksuit bottoms on, and a Slipknot or Korn T shirt on, maybe even a wee bit of make up or an eyebrow ring. Not quite a Ned, not quite a Goth. But a Ned Goth by rollingnscratching (Sat 31st Jul 2021 7:21pm)
  • We went with Clyde Property as a seller last year. They did a cracking video for us and it was on all the major websites. I think it isn't marketed to well tbh as it should sell reasonably since its a great location. If you want me to find the original viewing video PM me and Ill try and find it (don't want to post it on the thread as somebody is obviously living in it now) by rollingnscratching (Sat 31st Jul 2021 7:30pm)
  • Have you already paid a fee? I thought this was paid when you sold the property? If you have had next to no viewings then something is seriously wrong. Remember you are the customer here, you have a nice flat in Crossmyloof it should sell quickly. If it's not working then you should have the right to walk away from the service they said they would provide. Really hope it gets sorted for you. by rollingnscratching (Sat 31st Jul 2021 8:09pm)
  • Have a good rummage through TK Maxx I got a belter "hunter" rain jacket that's amazing for a wet day. It's breathable and keeps all rain out. It's one of my favourite jacket. There's also that "Rains" brand that do light rain Jackets which look pretty cool. by rollingnscratching (Sun 1st Aug 2021 8:00am)
  • We went with these guys https://naturalfloorsuk.com/ They done two bedrooms and put a satin lacker on them for a finish. They look magic! Prices were very reasonable by rollingnscratching (Tue 3rd Aug 2021 8:28am)
  • Tantrum donuts is good for doing work in as it’s just doughnuts and coffee there so there’s no pressure to drink up and get out. Nice staff too. There’s actually several cafes past the Dumbarton road/crow road cross that is worth checking out as well for sitting doing work as well. Also check out libraries, and the Glasgow uni library, I believe you can still apply for a visitors day pass there. There’s also the reading rooms in Glasgow uni. It’s the big circular building beside the uni. It’s class, you can just walk in to that one too and it’s usually quiet enough to get some work done. You can sit anywhere that doesn’t have a computer. Bring your own flask of coffee though! by rollingnscratching (Sat 7th Aug 2021 9:41am)
  • Yeah I used to go in (last time was start of pandemic though tbh) you can usually just walk in and there’s a few free spaces, especially in the centre circle part. Weekends are a lot quieter than mid week so bare that in mind by rollingnscratching (Sat 7th Aug 2021 6:56pm)
  • That’s one thing I’ve noticed on argyle street. The actual stone on the ground is pure manky! Like there was a giant house party with booze and pish flowing everywhere and they only of took a few cans away but didn’t scrub the floors. The streets have a manky stain on them! by rollingnscratching (Sun 8th Aug 2021 7:18pm)
  • Good on you for trying to address it. I too pretty much numbed myself with weed after a close family member died. It helped for a bit but when you start basing your day on when you can have a toke next then that’s a problem. I would recommend getting into some sort of psychical exercise be it cycling, walking or a sport of some sort because if you quit as you will get the post weed hump big time and will need a new outlet to focus on. You might fall off the rails sometimes but that’s okay. I have social circles that still smoke today am I might possibly have a puff when at their house, but I leave it when I leave them. If you can stop having weed in the house that will help a lot, because then rolling one can be as easy as making a cup of tea eh! Good luck on your new path and like the other posters said everybody has had some kind of vice or other during lockdown so don’t be too hard on yourself. by rollingnscratching (Tue 10th Aug 2021 1:21pm)
  • I have one anti puncture tire and one that isn't, couldn't afford the second one! by rollingnscratching (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:49pm)
  • I'm a Clyde scoot veteran. I love going along it because you don't have to worry about traffic. When I used to live west end I used it all the time. I think there's more cycle paths after Linn park but just need to bite the bullet and keep going. by rollingnscratching (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:48pm)
  • Ah the undiscovered east. I reckon you are right, that might be a good path to continue along the river. Is there not a castle out there somewhere? by rollingnscratching (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:46pm)
  • Ohhhh that sounds interesting. ​ Kind of like the whiteinch old rail line that goes all the way to clydbank? thats kind of the thing I am after. by rollingnscratching (Wed 18th Aug 2021 10:08pm)
  • Magic! Thanks for the link by rollingnscratching (Wed 18th Aug 2021 10:37pm)
  • Thanks, this newton mearns path sounds worth checking out by rollingnscratching (Thu 19th Aug 2021 8:59am)
  • Ah, looks like we have a night rider here. I have a mate that does that and loves it. by rollingnscratching (Thu 19th Aug 2021 8:58am)
  • Great thanks, I gots strava so I'll look in to how to download the gpx file to it by rollingnscratching (Thu 19th Aug 2021 10:45am)
  • Komoot! sounds intriguing I'll check it oot by rollingnscratching (Thu 19th Aug 2021 1:14pm)
  • Now THIS sounds pretty cool, I will defo look into this. Many thanks by rollingnscratching (Fri 20th Aug 2021 10:57am)
  • Oh I get the flooring sound issue, we are putting sound proofing underneath the floorboards themselves. I lived underneath laminate flooring for 6 years so know what it sounds like. And btw I could hear shagging in other flats when I HAD carpet. It didn’t last too long either! by rollingnscratching (Fri 20th Aug 2021 11:32am)
  • Ach that’s a shame, whenever I drive through Greenock I’m always impressed with the Victorian architecture. Their town hall is the size of Glasgow City Halls! Smaller towns in General throughout the UK are all fucked now though, same issues, the Main Street looks barren with all the major chains now closing leaving nothing behind, lack of decent unemployment, and an easy access to illegal and non prescribed drugs. You see the same issues in every town. Apart from the posh commuter ones. by rollingnscratching (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 9:18am)
  • That Cobra Marketing rings a bell. I did a similar job like that in another city many years ago, it was like a fucking cult! People were so pumped up because they were convinced they would be millionaires within a year. You worked 12 hour days and at the end of each day everybody had to dance around in a room , and if you made a certain amount of sales you got to ring a bell while everybody cheered. I lasted four days, I told them I was leaving but they said they could lend me money and told me everything would be okay. I was literally backing out of the door while they were saying this. Fuck me I’ve done some amount of shite jobs. by rollingnscratching (Wed 25th Aug 2021 10:45am)
  • I don’t mind them tbh. If I don’t want to read them I won’t click on them. by rollingnscratching (Sun 29th Aug 2021 3:42pm)
  • The new builds in the gorbals actually look alright to me. My on issue is, where’s the shops? Where’s a cafe? Where can people bump into each other or meet up. Surely when planning these things a wee shop or cafe in the middle of the development would be a benefit to the occupants by rollingnscratching (Wed 1st Sep 2021 11:20am)
  • That’s because tasers don’t actually take Bams down, they in fact energise them and they become even more loopy so alas tasers are counter productive here. by rollingnscratching (Wed 1st Sep 2021 9:29pm)
  • Anyone remember embassy focus points card rewards at all? You had to have 10 thousand for a carriage Clock, or like two billion for a Lamborghini. That’s some amount of tabs to toot on eh by rollingnscratching (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 9:31pm)
  • Oh gawd I’m an idiot as well. I’ve said some stupid hurtful things in the past that were completely out of order. I mentally want to kick myself in the face when I think of them. But here’s the thing, you know you were wrong and are aware that you caused pain. Good on you for owning that mistake. NOBODY is perfect, not even Prince so don’t be too hard on yourself. by rollingnscratching (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 11:31pm)
  • Those coupons were the bitcoin of their day! It’s mad now to think you could smoke in cinemas or planes, the past must have been very smokey by rollingnscratching (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 9:14am)
  • There’s a frosty jack day underneath central train station bridge beside the Clyde every weekend. Plenty of apple enthusiasts kicking about. by rollingnscratching (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 9:19am)
  • Northern Ireland has a buckfast addiction too. Also, southern Irish Bucky has a completely different taste, it’s even a more sweet syrupy taste, prefer the northern Irish/Scottish one. Not that I drink buckfast anymore. If I tanned a bottle now I’d probably end up in hospital. by rollingnscratching (Fri 10th Sep 2021 12:15pm)
  • That’s a good sign if the close is in good nick for me tbh. Means folk actually care about their property. Does the back garden look alright? by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Sep 2021 9:43am)
  • Event crew work could be an option, its basically just lifting and shifting at entry level but It helped me earn some cash when I was skinto Here’s an example of a company https://www.thefivestargroup.co.uk but there are many others just google “event crew work Scotland” by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Sep 2021 9:54am)
  • Cool! Sounds like this is a good deal for you and maybe the owner is looking for a quick sale. If you haven’t already, ask when the roof has been totally redone as it cost an absolute fortune to get it done. Also do a bit of research on the factor, there’s not very many good ones out there! by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Sep 2021 9:50am)
  • I too am a top floor tenement owner and I would LOVE to create more rooms in the roof space. I checked the price of loft conversions and they are a fortune though. by rollingnscratching (Sun 12th Sep 2021 3:22pm)
  • He’s aff his nut by rollingnscratching (Sun 19th Sep 2021 10:57pm)
  • Okay people enough of the orange walk bashing, these are human beings not vermin. Give it a rest will ya! by rollingnscratching (Sun 19th Sep 2021 10:55pm)
  • I don’t know about the flat interiors but I walk through the estate as a short cut. One thing I will say is the place is kept quite clean and the gardens are always kept in good shape. I’ve never seen any nutters and in fact its quite a quiet place. The outside areas anyway. Cracking location too. by rollingnscratching (Tue 21st Sep 2021 2:22pm)
  • I’ll get the popcorn 🍿 by rollingnscratching (Wed 22nd Sep 2021 9:50am)
  • Absolute disgrace. This is NOT the Brexit I voted for. The queen must sort this out for us. by rollingnscratching (Fri 24th Sep 2021 11:36pm)
  • If you get a bike you can go on cycle paths in Cessnock to pretty much anywhere in Glasgow. To be honest you are closer to super fancy than most people! If your street is quiet and your neighbours are decent enough then you should be fine. Always check when rangers are playing and then you will know to avoid those days or go on the subway pub crawl. by rollingnscratching (Thu 30th Sep 2021 7:08pm)
  • You know the tiles on the lower level escalator near the argyle st entrance? They look like something from a frank lloyd wright building. If they are getting rid of those I’ll have some! by rollingnscratching (Thu 30th Sep 2021 9:02pm)
  • I know people talk about the good old days but with the amount of horses there the streets must have been honkin of shite, not to meantime all the smells Of each industry happening in such a tight space of land. Pure honkarooney by rollingnscratching (Thu 30th Sep 2021 9:10pm)
  • Just joined the tenement tile instagram. Niiiiice! by rollingnscratching (Fri 1st Oct 2021 8:22am)
  • Is your bedroom facing out onto GWR? If it is, good luck! The only solution for now might be ear buds. Drunk people are impossible to reason with so it’s not even worth trying to silence them with scorn from a window. by rollingnscratching (Fri 1st Oct 2021 10:18am)
  • CINNAMON TORTILLA FINGERS! Never look at Tortilla’s the same way again by rollingnscratching (Sat 2nd Oct 2021 7:12pm)
  • When you come for your weeks visit, I would personally airbnb in a few different parts of the city to see how you feel about each place. Maybe west end, south side and east end. You can have a right good look around each area and see which one floats your boat. I’m southside, its got loads of great parks, cafes and bars and a general nice vibe going on. West End is the posh bit and east end is a bit cheaper to live but has a lot going for it too. If you want to go out to a pub and chat to a lot of random (and slightly mental) people then Glasgow’s yer place pal. Pull up a bar stool and lets talk some shite. by rollingnscratching (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 3:52pm)
  • Tbh I think this sounds pretty good. Scran on the cran by rollingnscratching (Tue 5th Oct 2021 10:45am)
  • Is there gonna be any techno COP 26 nights happening? Joe Biden, taps aff on the dance floor in the sub club. Emmanuel Macron Caught by the bouncers necking a suspicious looking pill and turfed out On the street. That sort of thing? by rollingnscratching (Thu 7th Oct 2021 8:22am)
  • Check out this link below for recycling points - https://glasgowgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=345f389a91ff4f1fa193b24df832fb05 by rollingnscratching (Tue 12th Oct 2021 11:46am)
  • Is the entire public sector fucked? There seems to be a culture of trying to get more for less out of workers. My wife’s a teacher and honestly her workload has increased by about 50% in the last 10 years. She stays late everyday to try and catch up on duties. I think it’s down to recruiting management that have absolutely no experience in a particular profession who make bad decisions on instinct instead of knowledge. by rollingnscratching (Fri 15th Oct 2021 8:47am)
  • We went to Buckingham terrace for years they were good. Could always get an emergency appointment if you rang up at 8.30am on the day. by rollingnscratching (Sun 17th Oct 2021 1:27pm)
  • Just bought tickets for Dune at IMAX Braehead I shall report back with review. by rollingnscratching (Mon 18th Oct 2021 7:51am)
  • FUCKING SIZE OF THE RAT IN THAT PHOTO! No wonder they’re going on strike by rollingnscratching (Tue 26th Oct 2021 9:55pm)
  • Cool photies by rollingnscratching (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 10:28pm)
  • I would say it’s a good spot to bring your folks. They will think your’e classy now! by rollingnscratching (Fri 5th Nov 2021 4:15pm)
  • I’ve been think a lot about this recently, because Glasgow is not a rich city like a Dublin it’s actually way more affordable. If I lived in Dublin I’d be sharing a room with somebody! by rollingnscratching (Sun 7th Nov 2021 9:51am)
  • If you neck some mulled wine while doing it then you have our blessings. by rollingnscratching (Wed 10th Nov 2021 7:20pm)
  • Don’t know if you have already read it, but I would recommend the book “the chimp paradox” if you want to get into CBT. It’s kind of like CBT but the terminology is slightly different. It may help you, if it doesn’t its a great way to learn how the human mind works. by rollingnscratching (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:29pm)
  • There’s a Barnardo's in broomhill just down the road from Anniesland by rollingnscratching (Wed 17th Nov 2021 11:06pm)
  • Flag pole in Ruchill park. Some view from up there. by rollingnscratching (Sun 21st Nov 2021 9:19am)
  • I would say cottiers theatre has kind of Christmas vibes. They’ve got candles, it’s in a church! And in general the place has a nice cosy atmosphere. If you’re lucky you will get to pet a nice dog. by rollingnscratching (Sun 21st Nov 2021 8:24pm)
  • I saw a mouse do a full bellyflop dive into the canal up at Maryhill, it’s wee arms and legs outstretched like superman, absolutely fearless. by rollingnscratching (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 8:00am)
  • Could have been a rat, could have be been a mouse, wee fucker was flying so did have time to study it. by rollingnscratching (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 10:28am)
  • Waterfall in Linn park would be nice. I would say yes there! by rollingnscratching (Wed 24th Nov 2021 7:39am)
  • Does anybody here have an Apple Watch? Do you think they were worth it and are useful or do you think they are more a novelty item? I was thinking of getting one for fitness and checking that I’m not about to die from a heart attack. by rollingnscratching (Wed 24th Nov 2021 3:18pm)
  • Thanks very much Tim Cook :) Yeah I think I might get one, I need some kind of motivation to get back into fitness so a wee gadget always helps by rollingnscratching (Wed 24th Nov 2021 5:02pm)
  • Hard to get a table but the steaks are amazing. I got the tomahawk steak it was scrum diddly by rollingnscratching (Wed 24th Nov 2021 10:08pm)
  • Oaft possibly asbestos! Need to get that tested first. I’m gonna bid 225k verbal offer folks. by rollingnscratching (Fri 26th Nov 2021 1:20pm)
  • Will do mate by rollingnscratching (Fri 26th Nov 2021 4:35pm)
  • Does this really work? If so that’s amazin cos my flat is absolutely Baltic right now. I think a lot of heat goes out of the front door as we have a couple of broken windows in the close which lets the cool air in. Currently wearing two jumpers by rollingnscratching (Sat 27th Nov 2021 1:42pm)
  • Tricky because it’s a Saturday night - If you are going early enough I would say both bars at the Ubiquitous Chip Or Stravaigin, granted either of these could be busy but id my mum to one of those by rollingnscratching (Sun 28th Nov 2021 8:04pm)
  • Snuff Mill bridge. Like going back in time. by rollingnscratching (Thu 2nd Dec 2021 10:42pm)
  • If it’s deep fried you will make a fortune! by rollingnscratching (Sun 5th Dec 2021 9:04am)
  • bequeath best kebab to take over the entire city chambers building and move all Council management into best kebabs building. by rollingnscratching (Mon 6th Dec 2021 4:30pm)
  • If you have wooden or laminate floors them the sound is going to travel right through to downstairs. I’ve experienced above and below. Here’s a few suggestions to try and help with the sound travelling, you are never going to totally eradicate it, all You can do is reduce it a bit - Can the creaky wooden floors be nailed down? If yes tell your landlord that this needs done or you will have to find new tennents. Don’t wear shoes in the house - get slippers or just socks when walking around, shoes make waaaaaaay more noise. Carpeting would help a lot but I’m guessing your landlord would be like “fuck that” but rugs can be thrown over the floor to help a bit, there’s a sound insulation layer you can put underneath them too. This obviously won’t get rid of the sound travelling through when you are not on a rug, but it‘s about reducing the sound a little. Get this stuff and put cut it up into little chunks and put it under all parts of your furniture that touch the floor. It will absorb any sound that travels through to below. If lets say a chest of drawers is open and shut while sitting on wooden floors that will travel all the way through to downstairs. Here it is - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E0JVN7G/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E0JVN7G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ​ If he won’t speak to you then post him a letter saying you are taking these steps. Don’t be cheeky in it but tell him that once we have tried all these things there’s not much else we can do and it‘s down to your landlord to sort it. Make it about the noise situation in the flat and not about the beef between you all. And remind him that if you guys move out it will either be more students that move in or even worse a young family with kids stomping, shouting and crying and then he will know all about sound issues. Does sound from his flat travel up to you as well? If yes you should mentioned this in the letter that the entire building must have bad sound proofing. ​ If after all these steps he’s still on the warpath then I would keep an eye out for alternative accommodation and move. Notify your land lord and leave. This guy will be fighting with whoever lives above him that’s clear. ​ One small story about neighbours at war because of sound - Some so called hard man across the road from me moved into a flat and immediately starting giving off about the noise of the above flat which only had a wee granny living alone above her. This guy basically bullied and harassed this granny who I’m guessing couldn’t have been making that much noise to the point where the granny actually sold up and moved on. Now guess who bought and moved into the flat above the hard man? An absolute fucking Psycho family with two teenage boys in the midst of been tearaway teenage nutters. The noise this psycho family created was unreal, and whenever the guy bellow tried to reprimand them he got ten fold back. Oh it was so sweet to see him get his comeuppance for basically hounding out a granny from her home. Can you guess which one of those households moved away next? 😂 ​ Don’t know what the moral of the story is, but if you Have to move from your flat just hope the next folk that move in are absolute nutters. Then he will be thinking about the gold old days when he had four nice students upstairs! by rollingnscratching (Wed 8th Dec 2021 10:35am)
  • If you look at the old airplane photos from the Britain from above website its mad how much Glasgow has changed. https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/SAW045966 Glasgow must have been a maze to navigate back then and let’s not forget that all buildings would be black with pollution And there would probably be a lot of smog about with industry everywhere. Still if I could time travel I would like to go back to Glasgow 1900 and dander round the city to see what it was like. Then I’d go on the Victorian Reddit and give off about how there’s a serious rubbish problem in Glasgow! by rollingnscratching (Fri 10th Dec 2021 11:32pm)
  • This is very cool thanks for the link. by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Dec 2021 10:24am)
  • Cool!. I would recommend using the map feature on the website to see lots of other old aerial pictures of Glasgow, you just zoom in and click on the small icons on the map to reveal a picture of that location - [https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/map?country=global&view=map#0,262466.52493474324,609599.6708161779](https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/map?country=global&view=map#0,262466.52493474324,609599.6708161779) I wasted a whole day on it! by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Dec 2021 12:42pm)
  • Stick a cone on its head! by rollingnscratching (Sat 11th Dec 2021 11:55pm)
  • What are you talking aboot? by rollingnscratching (Wed 15th Dec 2021 6:53am)
  • I would book a black cab in advance, but whatever time you think would do it, add another 15 mins just in case they are a little late. They are more expensive than private but I’ve found them to be the most reliable for advanced bookings. by rollingnscratching (Thu 16th Dec 2021 7:19am)
  • C by rollingnscratching (Sat 18th Dec 2021 2:58pm)
  • For some reason I love misty weather. It makes everything look atmospheri. by rollingnscratching (Sat 18th Dec 2021 2:58pm)
  • Honestly go check out the pawn shops they have loads of male jewellery Get yourself a sovereign ring. Now that is a real mans ring ;) by rollingnscratching (Sun 19th Dec 2021 8:38am)
  • I had a can of tennents in a mates house recently. He had it in the fridge for two years untouched AND it was one year out of date. It tasted magic! by rollingnscratching (Mon 20th Dec 2021 10:00pm)
  • You are correct, he doesnae drink by rollingnscratching (Tue 21st Dec 2021 12:03pm)
  • I just don’t like waking up to a new year with a BRUTAL hangover. I shall have a wee tipple and eat some Pringles. And that’s me. by rollingnscratching (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 12:51pm)
  • A couple of beers and maybe a wee whisky. Pringles wise why not have both sour cream & onion and salt and vinegar. Get nice and fat for 2022 woo hoo! by rollingnscratching (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 2:43pm)
  • Just go over and chap the door and ask. You will either get your cunt kicked in, Or, you Will have an interesting story. by rollingnscratching (Thu 23rd Dec 2021 7:17pm)
  • Fucking socks 🧦 when you get socks you know your the auld cunt in the family by rollingnscratching (Sun 26th Dec 2021 12:47am)
  • Watching the film cats & dogs on itv 2 by rollingnscratching (Sat 1st Jan 2022 10:34am)
  • I know! You’d think a shop like that in the south side would make a killing. I may have a bash at doing it myself,. by rollingnscratching (Thu 6th Jan 2022 9:53pm)
  • Thanks! I’ll have a look at these shops. by rollingnscratching (Thu 6th Jan 2022 9:51pm)
  • https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=91000429&sale=21010423&country=scotland Check out this one on the same road I think. They look like nice properties if done right. It looks as though this place needs a complete overhauling, I haven’t a clue how much that would cost. by rollingnscratching (Sat 8th Jan 2022 8:39am)
  • What do you reckon the music would be played on this if it was on “Homes under the Hammer”? Im gonna go with Shakin Stevens. “ This ole house” 😂 by rollingnscratching (Sat 8th Jan 2022 11:46am)
  • Aw no probs. 👍 by rollingnscratching (Sat 8th Jan 2022 11:44am)
  • Here I think I saw some golf clubs in the Marie Curie chaz shop in Shawlands. Although my memory isn’t the best! [https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/local/charity-shops/shawlands](https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/local/charity-shops/shawlands) Haven’t a scooby if they are good or not but you could give them a bell and ask by rollingnscratching (Sun 9th Jan 2022 6:16pm)
  • Night time cycles maybe, get yourself some good lights though. by rollingnscratching (Sun 9th Jan 2022 10:31pm)
  • I’ve used r/uk personal finance a lot as well, It’s great for all kinds of advice, you can search “Pensions” Or “premium bonds” in the subreddits search engine and lots of great advice. Are you under 39? If yes I would strongly recommend opening a LISA account as it’s an amazing deal for either saving up money for a FTB property or just securing more money for yourself in later years. For every 4 pound you put into it the government will chuck 1 pound in as a bonus. So 4 grand a year will give you a 1 grand bonus. That’s pretty good! As an old duffer, I totally regret not opening a LISA account in time, I was sadly 41 by the time I found out about this. 😭 by rollingnscratching (Tue 18th Jan 2022 8:38pm)
  • This. treat yourself in January to somewhere nice and it breaks up the post christmas slump nicely. by rollingnscratching (Wed 19th Jan 2022 12:11pm)
  • Maybe we could have or parade for ourselves. Could we all dress in Purple and praise Prince or something like that? Purple sashes and bowler hats with purple ribbons. Let’s all dance down the street to Prince songs at 8.30am on a Sunday Morning In residential areas. Lets all get pissed and praise Prince. I hear the police are Prince fans too, so they will accommodate us if we are naughty And turn a blind eye cos you know, “that’s one of my mates.” If anyone says they don’t like Prince, we can hate them and threaten them with violence, in real life or online! We can tell them that Prince has been here for hundreds of years and it is our tradition to Praise him And everybody else who doesn’t like Prince can fuck off. Just thinking out loud here. by rollingnscratching (Wed 19th Jan 2022 8:35pm)
  • What about “THE BAM” Special power - simply won’t leave you the fuck alone, even you ask them nicely to go away. by rollingnscratching (Wed 26th Jan 2022 9:36am)
  • Edinburgh does have it's destitute parts. But they are all on the outskirts of the city. The city Centre is Harry Potter land. To be fair though Glasgow City centre does have a bit of a mental vibe to it these days. Still prefer Glasgow by a mile though. by rollingnscratching (Wed 9th Feb 2022 1:10pm)
  • Is Leith not gentrified these days? Haven't been in ages admittedly but I've got pals who live there and they were hoping to buy in Leith, but have absolutely no chance now due to Edinburgh property prices being insane. by rollingnscratching (Wed 9th Feb 2022 2:40pm)
  • I’ll let you rent out my cat as a contract killer for you. Just say the word. by rollingnscratching (Wed 9th Feb 2022 7:15pm)
  • Nine Inch Nails in the mid 2000’s perfect venue for Music like that. by rollingnscratching (Thu 17th Feb 2022 9:12am)
  • It’s kind of a salty shitey smell by rollingnscratching (Sat 19th Feb 2022 2:06pm)
  • Just had Adams diner takeaway there OMG it’s pure filth. Would be amazing for a bad hangover. by rollingnscratching (Sat 19th Feb 2022 11:07pm)
  • I think being in the standing section is the best for experiencing a gig in the hydro. Beer selection is beyond posh though Edit I mean pish! by rollingnscratching (Mon 21st Feb 2022 10:48am)
  • There’s also a find a 5’s facebook group I believe that folk post on if they are a player short. It could be a good way of getting yourself a regular game. by rollingnscratching (Mon 21st Feb 2022 10:50am)
  • What The Offspring needed was stairs like the human league, I saw in them in the Hydro Just last year. Their stage was on three levels and they were running up and down them stairs like the clappers during songs. Could see them clearly from the back. No disrecpect to The Offspring but they need to up their stage game and get running up and down stairs on a stage during a gig so folk at the back can see ;) by rollingnscratching (Mon 21st Feb 2022 7:28pm)
  • I heard tales of whole foods where you could easily spend a couple of hundred pounds on the big shop. Was it really that fancy? It was before my time as a southsider by rollingnscratching (Sun 27th Feb 2022 9:16pm)
  • Sounds amazin! Must have been good to have the odd splurge of posh chorizo by rollingnscratching (Sun 27th Feb 2022 9:59pm)
  • Maybe a factor is they all hang out with each other so you pick up the lingo and mannerisms. Like you do with a group of mates you hang out with all the time you pick up a little bit from each other. by rollingnscratching (Fri 4th Mar 2022 2:35pm)
  • See this weather today, nice and sunny, while still a bit chilly, this is my most favourite weather ever. Love days like this. by rollingnscratching (Sun 6th Mar 2022 10:12am)
  • Perhaps not a goat, but the highland cows in pollok country park chill me out. Majestic beasts to look at. by rollingnscratching (Mon 7th Mar 2022 7:56am)
  • Cool pics. They are like exterior shots of a 1990’s sitcom ,then we cut to a live studio audience filming the actors. by rollingnscratching (Thu 10th Mar 2022 7:31pm)
  • I think Cessnock might be a good shout. You are actually only over the river to finnieston, there’s great Victorian housing stock if thats your kind of thing. There’s a lot of new builds happening nearby which will create more demand for shops cafes etc and you have an underground stop with a really cool entry to it. Sure, match day might be a bit mental but if you are not on the main road to Ibrox then you will be fine. Plus, you get to spend your Saturday nights in the grand ole opry! by rollingnscratching (Fri 11th Mar 2022 7:34pm)
  • I have to be honest and say I Don’t know the answers to your questions. I have never lived in Cessnock only walked through it. I’m just suggesting it as an area that hasn’t been effected by bonkers over the home report bibs. Maybe in about 5-10 years it could be a desirable area by rollingnscratching (Sat 12th Mar 2022 10:08pm)
  • To just show you an example of the housing stock check out these two flats - [https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=77462094&sale=20951614&country=scotland](https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=77462094&sale=20951614&country=scotland) And a Greek Thompson flat! If this was in the west end of southside stick and extra 150 big ones on it. Truly stunning property. [https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=72699430&sale=757143&country=scotland](https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=72699430&sale=757143&country=scotland) by rollingnscratching (Sun 13th Mar 2022 10:19am)
  • I was there just before the first lockdown and some areas looked fairly rough tbh. Rubbish in the street, tons of homeless people sleeping in between the bike lanes and roads, I was pretty shocked. Of course, all the main touristy areas still amazing but the difference between the rich and poor I think in most big cities has grown Even bigger. by rollingnscratching (Sun 13th Mar 2022 1:17pm)
  • Just to add grain and grind have a rewards deal as well. so if you buy 6x packets for £5.50 you get the sixth one free. It’s a pretty sweet deal. Just remember to get your ticket stamped each time you buy a packet. the coffee is pretty decent by rollingnscratching (Wed 16th Mar 2022 10:25pm)
  • Driver is clearly a Redditor who takes issue with the rubbish issue in Glasgow by rollingnscratching (Thu 17th Mar 2022 12:26pm)
  • Just got a flashback of drinking a pint of tennents from a hard plastic pint glass there. by rollingnscratching (Mon 21st Mar 2022 10:02am)
  • Oh totally! It was a cheap night out. It didn’t stop me from necking loads of one pound pints by rollingnscratching (Mon 21st Mar 2022 12:27pm)
  • Watch yersel around Newlands park, Junkies everywhere. by rollingnscratching (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 11:09am)
  • Yeah I’m joking. You probably couldn’t find a more safer place in glasgow than Newlands. by rollingnscratching (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 2:51pm)
  • What state was the close and gardens of the tenement? by rollingnscratching (Thu 24th Mar 2022 6:00pm)
  • I’d love to say go for it! But it is a risk. Could you pop round to the tenement and chap your neighbours doors to talk to them? You should be able to figure out pretty quickly if they are going to chip in when it comes to repairs. If the home owner lives in the actual flat they might be up for it but if it’s somebody renting then you have to deal with the landlord which will be trickier. What area is it in? If you don’t mind me asking. by rollingnscratching (Thu 24th Mar 2022 7:33pm)
  • That’s a shame, well I hope you have nice neighbours if you go ahead with the flat. by rollingnscratching (Thu 24th Mar 2022 8:16pm)
  • Why or why did they get rid of the building in that first photo by rollingnscratching (Thu 24th Mar 2022 9:06pm)
  • There is a rubbish problem no doubt. Let’s say if you were the council (congratulations) What rules would you impose to sort the rubbish situation? I seriously think people should be fined for chucking rubbish on the ground and not disposed of it properly. I know that’s like Singapore but it sure would deter anyone from being a manky bastard. Any other ideas? by rollingnscratching (Thu 31st Mar 2022 7:22pm)
  • Next thing you will be asking for Bass by rollingnscratching (Thu 31st Mar 2022 8:03pm)
  • Aw nice one by rollingnscratching (Fri 8th Apr 2022 10:39pm)
  • Noooooooooooo! My year is ruined by rollingnscratching (Fri 29th Apr 2022 5:05pm)
  • I’ll let you in on a secret. It’s actually tesco ketchup. by rollingnscratching (Wed 4th May 2022 7:51pm)
  • I love the bit about the oracle by rollingnscratching (Thu 5th May 2022 6:51pm)
  • I’m actually gonna go aff the drink for a bit. Every time I seem to have even a couple I wake up sweaty at 3am and can’t get back to bed. I’m fucking knackered by rollingnscratching (Sun 8th May 2022 10:23pm)
  • If you like a cycle or a walk the canal is excellent by rollingnscratching (Thu 12th May 2022 4:15pm)
  • E Waste Solutions on argyle street are good guys. Fixed a couple of my macbooks before I believe it’s also a charity as well, check out their website by rollingnscratching (Fri 13th May 2022 9:12am)
  • That’s a shame, sorry to hear about that. by rollingnscratching (Fri 13th May 2022 2:49pm)
  • I used to do shelf stacking in a supermarket at night as well. Pros - play whatever fucking music you want. The opportunity to skive were amazing Cons - sleep deprivation That couple of house before the shift where you realise you are going to be working all night. by rollingnscratching (Thu 26th May 2022 10:08pm)
  • It’s all about the hunt. The buzz of a bargain gets me outta bed in the morning by rollingnscratching (Thu 26th May 2022 10:19pm)
  • Is this thread just not rant porn? Every city has annoying problems. You could pick any city in the world and come up with loads of things that are wrong with it. I’ll leave yous too it. by rollingnscratching (Sun 29th May 2022 8:31am)
  • true lol I now usually say “is that me?” When finished at a doctors or dentist, just so I get the reply “that’s you” by rollingnscratching (Sat 2nd Jul 2022 11:40am)
  • Sausages have a tendency to be square by rollingnscratching (Mon 18th Jul 2022 7:34pm)
  • My ma has just literally said that to me on the phone!!! by rollingnscratching (Mon 18th Jul 2022 7:32pm)
  • For delivery like a Chinese etc I tip a pound to the driver in cash A wee Gold nugget to say thanks. Then for eating out its 10% That’s my code. by rollingnscratching (Tue 19th Jul 2022 10:14pm)
  • Legend has it that if the cone is removed, Glasgow will sink into the sea and become the next Atlantis. So please don’t remove it when you visit. Cheers mate by rollingnscratching (Fri 22nd Jul 2022 8:05pm)
  • What’s the Quaich like? I cycle past it many times by rollingnscratching (Sun 31st Jul 2022 11:22am)
  • Cool! Thanks for the info by rollingnscratching (Sun 31st Jul 2022 12:59pm)
  • Honestly I couldn’t imaging living right in the city centre. It would get to me. How the fuck do you go for a nice chilled out walk! by rollingnscratching (Thu 4th Aug 2022 4:58pm)
  • Irish free state buckfast. otherwise known as Tiocfaidh Bucky It’s sweet as fuck like Sanatogen or other medicinal Wines. I personally don’t like it compared to old greenie by rollingnscratching (Wed 10th Aug 2022 9:42pm)
  • The river is your friend. If you get down to the Clyde you can take the white inch path or go east like the other poster said, Pollok country park is good for a scoot. if you go mid week its really quiet so you can fly round in different routes. Great to feel in amongst the nature! by rollingnscratching (Wed 17th Aug 2022 10:40pm)
  • If you are going out for a wee smoke in the woods Just roll yourself a single one and smoke it somewhere secluded. I find standing in the middle of a field is great because you have a good ”field” of view. As long as you are discreet you will be fine. by rollingnscratching (Fri 19th Aug 2022 10:05pm)
  • Yeah I’m team wok star. ordered an absolute feast at the weekend there and everything was pure tasty by rollingnscratching (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 9:12pm)
  • Top post. respect by rollingnscratching (Sun 11th Sep 2022 8:57am)
  • Yeah for daytime work this place is a hidden gem. hardly anybody is there during the day and easy to cycle down too. by rollingnscratching (Fri 16th Sep 2022 8:02am)
  • McMillan Round Reading Room - you can go and sit inside without a student pass. Goergous surroundings to study or read. And mega quiet towards the summertime as students are either crunching their exams or away. by rollingnscratching (Fri 16th Sep 2022 8:01am)
  • That’s me fucked then! by rollingnscratching (Sat 24th Sep 2022 7:19pm)
  • Cheers by rollingnscratching (Sat 24th Sep 2022 9:43pm)
  • Fair enough, I was thinking somebody south side just case we need to meeting in person or I gotta pop round to the office to fill in paperwork. I had two appointments with an accountant in tollcross and couldn’t make either of them. So thought might be best to see if there was anyone local To where I live. by rollingnscratching (Sat 24th Sep 2022 9:42pm)
  • Is Langside posh? by rollingnscratching (Thu 29th Sep 2022 9:44pm)
  • Ya fud by rollingnscratching (Fri 30th Sep 2022 10:09pm)
  • Just bought these on H&B website I will give it a bash by rollingnscratching (Sun 2nd Oct 2022 9:09pm)
  • Tasty food but small portions. Have to say though their churros were fucking awesome. Good wine and booze list as well. Really nice interiors too. Be prepared to spend some money! by rollingnscratching (Thu 6th Oct 2022 7:33am)
  • Charity shops you say? are they posh ones or crap ones? I like a good chaz shop raid by rollingnscratching (Wed 12th Oct 2022 6:56am)
  • Cheers. I gotta get my arse to clarkston. by rollingnscratching (Wed 12th Oct 2022 9:01pm)
  • This website is pretty good [https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/](https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/) You can look at old aerial photographs to see what glasgow looked like before the big changes that happened to the city in the 60’s. It’s probably not exactly what you are looking for but its extremely interesting to see how the the cities landscape has changed. by rollingnscratching (Thu 13th Oct 2022 10:40pm)
  • Blind boy did a podcasts on mental have wellbeing in the winter - [https://open.spotify.com/episode/45MOyn78iwS9xTph6Wrk5T?si=XY1J8xIeTo2G\_WE\_WN-wXQ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/45MOyn78iwS9xTph6Wrk5T?si=XY1J8xIeTo2G_WE_WN-wXQ) Worth checking out. by rollingnscratching (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 7:06am)
  • Theres a place in shawlands arcade that does second hand furniture. It isn’t fancy but the prices are pretty good and I think they do delivery for a fee by rollingnscratching (Wed 9th Nov 2022 1:07pm)