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  • It'd be easier to organise as Facebook event. You may also draw in others who don't frequent Reddit! by sensors (Tue 29th Jan 2019 10:27pm)
  • Welcome, glad you're enjoying yourself so far! by sensors (Fri 12th Apr 2019 9:34pm)
  • 1. Absolutely. One of the top in the UK, and world renowned. (Also older than many countries in fact!) 2. Also yes. There are a lot of great things to do in the city. Having 3 universities has meant it's a pretty decent place for students. 3. Glasgow is probably one of the cheaper cities in the UK to live in, however the west end where UofG is can be a little more expensive for accommodation. Places a little further out like Partick/Broomhill/Maryhill are cheaper and still walking distance to the university. 4. We get a good reputation for being friendly! The vast majority of us just want to share our great city with people and make sure outsiders feel welcome. 5. Should be easy enough if you're English is decent and you're flexible in what you're prepared to do. ​ Hope you decide to come here! by sensors (Mon 15th Apr 2019 1:49pm)
  • There are a bunch of us in the Scotland gaming discord server, maybe ask there? https://discord.me/scotland by sensors (Sat 11th May 2019 3:25pm)
  • I was in Shenzhen, China last week and it absolutely astounded me how many of their cars were electric. Every single one of their taxis is too, which makes a huge difference. In a city of 20 million people, the air was surprisingly clean. by sensors (Wed 15th May 2019 8:00pm)
  • It's something like 85% original skeleton. Dippy the diplodocus which was in the Kelvingrove museum was a cast. by sensors (Fri 5th Jul 2019 9:07am)
  • Well, yeah. Just didn't want to sound pedantic ;) by sensors (Fri 5th Jul 2019 10:55am)
  • It's unused because it's rusted and doesn't work. The building owner wants rid of it, presumably to fit another or because they have alternative disabled access. by sensors (Fri 20th Sep 2019 8:22pm)
  • Is there not usually a farmers market on Saturday mornings in Patrick Plaza (next the the Lismore)? Edit: info here https://www.spottedbylocals.com/glasgow/partick-farmers-market/ by sensors (Sun 27th Oct 2019 9:46am)
  • Yep, coming to terms with that possibility just now! by sensors (Thu 5th Dec 2019 1:01pm)
  • Appreciate it, thanks. by sensors (Thu 5th Dec 2019 1:00pm)
  • Still no luck sadly :( by sensors (Fri 6th Dec 2019 4:13pm)
  • I was headed out that way this evening and thought that sunset must look amazing from the sky. Great photo! by sensors (Sun 19th Jan 2020 6:32pm)
  • Amazing. It looks like what is now Sauchiehall street used to have a lot of huge mansions all along it! by sensors (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 6:20pm)
  • I saw the ISS cruise by around 6.30 last night, but it was absolutely zipping by at more than 30deg/30 min by sensors (Sun 2nd Feb 2020 12:55pm)
  • Absolutely does not count as necessary travel so goes against current lockdown rules. It's a bummer, I know, such a lovely day to not be able to head up north but those are the current restrictions. Only reasons you can leave your house are: 1. Shopping for necessities 2. Medical reasons 3. Caring for a vulnerable person 4. To exercise locally 5. To travel to/from work and only if absolutely necessary Sadly that means no drives in the country, no drives to find a nicer spot to exercise, no meeting friends, relatives or anyone you don't live with. by sensors (Sat 28th Mar 2020 4:21pm)
  • I ought to report you right now. Does expired food constitute essential travel?! by sensors (Tue 31st Mar 2020 4:28pm)
  • These damn "radiation lamposts" by sensors (Wed 8th Apr 2020 1:46pm)
  • Went a wander over there from the west end for the first time today. I really enjoyed the various paths snaking through the forest and along the river, feels miles away from the city compared to Kelvingrove park. by sensors (Sat 2nd May 2020 5:44pm)
  • From a [2013 article](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-jorg-albertz-turn-1713549): >He said: “It’s our first restaurant venture but it’s going to work 100 per cent.” Well that hasn't aged well... by sensors (Wed 10th Jun 2020 11:04am)
  • Makes me so angry. I've lived in the west end for a long time, and it's a lovely area to live but any hint of sunshine and the park ends up like this. Queens park is always so well taken care of, really makes me consider moving just to be around some more considerate people. by sensors (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 1:54pm)
  • [Bonus photo facing South-East](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC01315584.jpg) (1935) by sensors (Tue 30th Jun 2020 2:01pm)
  • I found this one on [https://canmore.org.uk/](https://canmore.org.uk/) because I was curious about how the Rotundas used to look. Tons of historical details about buildings along with photos sometimes. by sensors (Tue 30th Jun 2020 7:02pm)
  • They filled in two of them that were used for horse carts and cars in the 70's (or thereabouts). The remaining old pedestrian one carries a mains water pipe now. by sensors (Tue 30th Jun 2020 7:00pm)
  • That's awesome. That part of Anderston was hugely redeveloped in the 80s as part of some big modernisation plan. It's mentioned in this documentary from 1971 about "Glasgow 1980", which is also super interesting: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AhnY89FkiM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AhnY89FkiM) by sensors (Tue 30th Jun 2020 7:56pm)
  • Fucking love historical maps. This is an awesome resource for maps: [https://maps.nls.uk/geo/find/#zoom=8&lat=56.53685&lon=-3.93958&layers=102&b=1&z=1&point=0,0](https://maps.nls.uk/geo/find/#zoom=8&lat=56.53685&lon=-3.93958&layers=102&b=1&z=1&point=0,0) And this has tons of old photos and details about old buildings and areas: [https://canmore.org.uk/site/search/result?SITECOUNTRY=1&view=map](https://canmore.org.uk/site/search/result?SITECOUNTRY=1&view=map) by sensors (Tue 18th Aug 2020 1:30pm)
  • Thanks, I actually gave them a call earlier but their lead time for a quotation alone is 3-4 weeks! by sensors (Tue 18th Aug 2020 1:50pm)
  • Thanks, I'll give them a shout by sensors (Tue 18th Aug 2020 3:05pm)
  • Damn right, public transport should be a public service, not a for-profit business! by sensors (Mon 24th Aug 2020 4:18pm)
  • Furlough is 70% (minus NI/Employer PAYE/Pension) for September, going to 60% in October. It's not great but hopefully if there's another lockdown people would be protected for a couple of months... by sensors (Tue 1st Sep 2020 7:32pm)
  • I see what you mean now. Didn't realise you were talking about the requirement for an employer to top up the salary to the 80% mark. by sensors (Tue 1st Sep 2020 8:29pm)
  • The gov said they made a lot of money available which could potentially top up furlough for the employers. Over the next few days feedback from the industry is going to guide how that money is used. by sensors (Wed 7th Oct 2020 11:42pm)
  • The top end of Sauchiehall street is a hell of a lot more pleasant to walk down now since they've upgraded it for cyclists and pedestrians. I'm sure once covid passes and businesses start to flourish again it'll be even nicer. by sensors (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 8:33am)
  • It'd be brilliant when things with Covid cleared up a bit if they used the space for a nice christmas market or other seasonal events with food trucks, etc. Not the tacky type we have in town, but more of a quaint European vibe. by sensors (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 4:46pm)
  • Also not in Glasgow exactly, but the Butchers out in Aberfoyle make some fantastic pies with a whole lot of selection. They'll also make you a fantastic steak baguette or bacon roll! by sensors (Thu 29th Oct 2020 9:45pm)
  • I've been in the clyde down past the science centre and I don't recall it being all that salty.. by sensors (Mon 2nd Nov 2020 10:23pm)
  • Well that's a god damn beautiful illustration right there! by sensors (Thu 19th Nov 2020 7:24pm)
  • Do people often have sounds problems in tenements? I've only ever lived top-floor, so I have no gauge for whether it's noisy for my downstairs neighbours (I do try to avoid stomping around though!). I do occasionally hear noise from downstairs, coming up through the walls, but it's hardly noticeable so I don't know if I have quiet neighbours or good sound insulation! by sensors (Thu 10th Dec 2020 12:32pm)
  • Mugdock country park has a lot to walk/explore. You can walk up from Milngavie too if you're trying to get a lot of distance in. by sensors (Sun 13th Dec 2020 11:25pm)
  • I snuck in here once when a door was left open... Was surprised to see that some spiral stair cases went all the way down here at one point! by sensors (Wed 13th Jan 2021 5:29pm)
  • Might be something the Environmental Health department of the council can help with? by sensors (Sun 7th Feb 2021 5:34pm)
  • It always astounds me how some people litter. Scots, as a largely patriotic people, you would expect to be proud of their country and landscape, yet many show utter disregard for it on the most basic level. I just can't comprehend it. by sensors (Sat 27th Feb 2021 9:45am)
  • This is the attitude that translates to folk littering because they think "its someone's job to pick it up". It's absolutely pish, stop peddling it. by sensors (Sat 27th Feb 2021 9:49am)
  • I've heard people use this excuse before, so it definitely factors in. If you teach people that it's someone's job to pick this shit up then there is gonne be an attitude of apathy when it comes to littering. I'm not saying it's the only factor, but it plays a part and it doesn't help to look at it like that. I'd be genuinely interested to hear what attitude you believe causes littering (I'm sure it's more than just one). If we all took more responsibility for our litter then councils would actually be able to stay on top of it. Right now they can't even keep up, and putting more money into doing so (enabling the problem) just diverts funds away from other services like education, healthcare, etc. by sensors (Sat 27th Feb 2021 10:07am)
  • I am pleased to hear you say that, I wish more people did too! by sensors (Sat 27th Feb 2021 10:10am)
  • Rightly so that they have though, these folk are a fucking national embarrasment by sensors (Mon 8th Mar 2021 8:34am)
  • Not to be confused with Scotlanph by sensors (Sat 1st May 2021 11:36pm)
  • I'm wondering the same. Seems dishonest if you'd have to lie, but I spend quite a lot of time in this postcode area since my girlfriend is also g41 (presumably different girlfriend). by sensors (Tue 18th May 2021 8:39pm)
  • Have you done it with apple juice? by sensors (Sat 29th May 2021 10:37am)
  • Camscanner is another one. Puts a watermark at the bottom, but quality of the scans is fine and you can export in jpeg, pdf, etc. Lets you crop it so it basically looks like it's been scanned flat on a scanner. by sensors (Thu 29th Jul 2021 9:06pm)
  • I've never heard that before.. I'd have probably pissed on it instead haha by sensors (Thu 29th Jul 2021 9:42pm)
  • That place is fantastic for the price of it. by sensors (Thu 5th Aug 2021 4:09pm)
  • Yeah, I'm aware of that...Most of my remaining concerns are around the exterior, that's why I was asking if any surveyors used drones. Thought I might be able to arrange a sneaky fly by survey haha by sensors (Fri 6th Aug 2021 9:47am)
  • They were cheeky enough to have my solicitor ask if I'd up my bid by 1%, as they apparently couldn't choose between the top two. I don't know how common that is (some people have said it might be borderline illegal in Scotland) but I feel if I'm now paying more I should probably be sure I don't need that money for something else! by sensors (Fri 6th Aug 2021 9:51am)
  • To try another angle, it might be worth a call to environmental health. Don't know if it'll make a difference but they might put some pressure on the right departments . by sensors (Sat 7th Aug 2021 10:30am)
  • It's going to be interesting to see how much the city gets cleaned up for COP26. As far as I know they're already setting rules about building in the city over that period, but that's gonna be pretty pointless if the place still looks like a total shit tip. by sensors (Sun 8th Aug 2021 8:29pm)
  • You may not be able to avoid the question, but it will certainly be easy enough to lie! by sensors (Wed 11th Aug 2021 7:53am)
  • This is a pretty closed minded and cold way to view this situation. Unfortunately some people see drugs as an escape, emotional crutch, or to fill some other void in their lives. It's not always as straightforward as "don't get addicted", since everyone has their own situation and differing levels of education around drugs and how dependency issues form. Unfortunately many people also don't have the awareness to catch themselves veering off into excess. Some people certainly are more prone to addiction more than others, but anyone can get addicted given the rights stressors and circumstances and it's hugely unfair to write off anyone who's hooked on drugs and call it their own fault. by sensors (Sat 11th Sep 2021 9:24pm)
  • A bit of self loathing is common in addicts. Are you perhaps addicted to being an arsehole? by sensors (Sat 11th Sep 2021 11:02pm)
  • I once got approached by a young bammy looking guy with a plastic bag as I was walking home from the pub along Byres road. He comes up to my looking sort of shifty and says "here mate, you want a sandwich?" "No thanks", I said, and tried to keep walking and trying t distance myself from the situation, but he was persistent, "Seriously mate, av just bumped these aff the greggs van and I don't know what to do wae them aw, just gonnae take wan?" "Oh, alright then" Then he let me take my pick from his bag, I thanked him, and we parted ways.I wasn't sure how I felt about eating it but the hangover cravings the next day made that decision for me. Still sometimes think about that modern day midnight robin hood to the drunks. by sensors (Mon 4th Oct 2021 11:52pm)
  • By postcode, yes, in every other way no. by sensors (Sun 10th Oct 2021 6:34pm)
  • I got a letter like this during the peak of lockdown, in a fucking LICKED ENVELOPE. by sensors (Mon 11th Oct 2021 6:46pm)
  • >https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/jiwzkv/a\_beaut\_glasgow\_autumn\_morning/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3 It's a repost. by sensors (Wed 27th Oct 2021 12:51pm)
  • Is this the same guy who does this every year as some sort of protest/awareness campaign for kids? by sensors (Fri 24th Dec 2021 8:42pm)
  • Mawbaws by sensors (Fri 28th Jan 2022 8:06am)
  • In my experience some roofers will come out and do a survey for free/as part of a quoting process for potential work. Keep in mind that the weather has been mental though, it might not be a problem in normal conditions. My windows was leaking this morning, which it's never done before and has been recently resealed. The wind and water was just blowing at it so strongly it worked its way in. by sensors (Tue 22nd Feb 2022 7:44am)
  • The whole concept of "buy to let" is one I have moral issue with... Have money, get mortgage, have someone else pay that off for you, and at the end of it the renters are left with nothing material to show for it and you own property? So many folk can't get a mortgage either, despite it often being cheaper than renting. by sensors (Thu 10th Mar 2022 10:03am)
  • >Finnieston In a similar area, Golf Fang is great fun for something a bit novel to do while having some drinks! by sensors (Mon 28th Mar 2022 6:33pm)
  • This guy used to play other songs.. more traditional sounding music. I remember hearing him occasionally play despacito in between in Queens park, but obviously it proved popular played occasionally so he's now just gone all in on it 😂 by sensors (Mon 4th Apr 2022 7:35am)
  • Tbh, even after it's not law anymore I'll be wearing a mask on busy public transport... The number of folk who still make no effort to cover their mouths when they open-mouthed sneeze or cough is astounding. by sensors (Fri 8th Apr 2022 9:08am)
  • Definitely just say you're in full-time employment if you know you can handle it financially. And also say you plan to stay for a year or more regardless of your intentions, legally it'll always be a rolling one month lease. by sensors (Mon 11th Apr 2022 12:38pm)
  • In the height of COVID I got one through the door from the Mormons in a ***licked envelope*** smh by sensors (Thu 14th Apr 2022 12:54pm)
  • I could get behind Tom Hanks playing Jesus in a Jehovas Witness version of "The Passion of Christ" by sensors (Thu 14th Apr 2022 12:56pm)
  • Tasted like saliva. by sensors (Thu 14th Apr 2022 3:39pm)
  • A driver that picked me up from the airport last month told me that they had 30% fewer drivers than at the start of the pandemic. by sensors (Sun 17th Apr 2022 10:49am)
  • Not officially, but it's very common. They could rent as two individuals and claim they have separate bedrooms and a shared office. Very unlikely anyone would question it further. I think if I lived with a partner though I'd more appreciate our own space in a two bed than having a three bed with a third wheel. by sensors (Tue 19th Apr 2022 3:37pm)
  • Yep, this is a great illustration of the problem! I've done so much research on this now, and 9/10 times it's not rising damp. Usually leaky gutters, slipped tiles, blocked drains, condensation, etc. by sensors (Wed 27th Apr 2022 5:50pm)
  • I hope they had a good reason for it. From my understanding in a lot of cases it's not a good idea to tank basements internally since brick needs to breath and let moisture escape, otherwise it can sit in the bricks and damage them rather than evaporating. by sensors (Wed 27th Apr 2022 8:41pm)
  • That's ridiculous that they want you to pay for a report that they've essentially already done and would lead to work for them. Who was that, if you don't mind sharing? by sensors (Thu 28th Apr 2022 10:19pm)
  • If your landlord is refusing to do anything I'd call environmental health and fill them in on the situation tbh. You can even say to them you intend to do this and see if they fold... It is absolutely your landlord's responsibility to make sure the flat is safe to live in and dampness can be detrimental to occupant health. Expecting you to keep your windows open is definitely not an okay solution. by sensors (Fri 29th Apr 2022 8:02am)
  • That sounds horrendous. Definitely contact someone about this. You could start with the Citizen's advice bureau: [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repairs-in-rented-housing/repairs-common-problems/repairs-damp/](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/repairs-in-rented-housing/repairs-common-problems/repairs-damp/) You could also post on /r/housingUK and see if anyone there can offer a better approach, I'm not all that well versed in solving issues with landlords. by sensors (Fri 29th Apr 2022 8:39am)
  • Adam Carpenter at CIB Financial Management. As a limited company director/self employed he's been an absolute saviour for me on multiple occasions and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He got me a mortgage almost 60% larger than a normal mortgage advisor could get me, and on much more favourable terms. Their fee is £200, but it has been well worth it. by sensors (Sun 1st May 2022 3:51pm)
  • I'm not sure exactly, he just is very well versed in what mortgages/lender suits specific situations. I had a decent deposit, around 30%. You can give them a call and outline your own situation, from that I'm sure he'll be able to give you a rough idea of what might be available to you off the bat. by sensors (Sun 1st May 2022 5:37pm)
  • You should consider if they café has extractor fans out the back, and if they'll run during the day and during he night. My current flat is on the 3rd floor above some restaurants and they run extractors 24/7 and it's a bit annoying in summer when I want to keep my windows open and have the constant hum. Some of the lower down flats in that building feel the vibrations through their walls too. As someone else said, smells can be a factor too. And consider if the staff will be smoking out back and making a mess of the garden. Lastly, double check who owns the café and what their financial responsibilities are towards upkeep of the building. Our close has two commercial units; one is fine and pays their share, the other argues about paying for everything to the point that things that are critical to the building fabric (i.e. roof) often take years to get fixed as the factor doesn't really prioritise chasing them up. My friend is in a similar position where the commercial unit has 60% of the voting right for his building, meaning they basically always vote down work needing done unless it directly affects them. You can request details like this from the estate agent. by sensors (Mon 9th May 2022 11:12pm)
  • I see some big ones in iceland from time to time. by sensors (Mon 9th May 2022 11:27pm)
  • Well they'd have to pay for that, and no chance of anything happening if there's money invovled! by sensors (Tue 17th May 2022 1:23pm)
  • Thanks. It turns parallel to the joists but it supports another brick wall above it, so would definitely need some structural consideration. by sensors (Thu 9th Jun 2022 3:21pm)
  • I do the same. I'm kinda surprised they don't have a return/recycling payment scheme for this reason. by sensors (Sun 7th Aug 2022 9:07am)
  • "I agreed to move in with you as a friend and flatmate. What I've noticed, thought, is since you moved in you're bf is also basically living and working here full time. I've been finding it really disruptive, and it's not something I'd have agreed to if those were the original terms under which we'd rented the flat. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with him and your relationship, and I'm okay with him visiting and coming over/staying the night sometimes, but something has to change because right now it's a struggle to work/live/relax in my own home." From there decide what you actually want the outcome from this to be, and find a route to agree that with your flatmate. by sensors (Mon 17th Oct 2022 1:31pm)
  • I walked up by the uni earlier and there were also spotlights comig from south of the river? by sensors (Thu 27th Oct 2022 9:20pm)
  • They have big plans to start transitioning to a pedestrian and bike first byres road. Starting from Dumbarton rd to university avenue next year, pavements will be widened, etc. by sensors (Wed 16th Nov 2022 10:33pm)
  • Nico? by sensors (Wed 16th Nov 2022 10:31pm)
  • I bought a heated throw from Argos. Cost maybe £50 but it's a hell of a lot cheaper to heat myself than to heat the whole flat! by sensors (Wed 23rd Nov 2022 8:33pm)
  • Freecyle is another I've used before, but basically just said "it's available to collect from here, come and get it before Tuesday or it's in the bin". by sensors (Thu 1st Dec 2022 5:56pm)
  • Absolutely agree on #4. The southside is the absolute worse for this, folk double parked, or parked on double yellows, zig-zags, and pavements. Some to the point where the roads can't even be used properly any more. by sensors (Fri 30th Dec 2022 1:57am)
  • 272 Bath street is likely a virtual office address for the exact purpose of avoiding making their real office location more obvious. by sensors (Sat 11th Mar 2023 12:23pm)
  • I've only heard disappointed stories about this festival... I have a friend who coordinates festivals and they won't touch this with a barge pole now. Others who have gone said it's a complete mismanaged and disorganised mess. And historically they've failed to pay their acts and suppliers. by sensors (Sat 25th Mar 2023 5:23pm)
  • This person is *parked* by sensors (Mon 27th Mar 2023 8:04pm)
  • That's not even the worst of that road. If you head further up there are people double parked blocking others in. Don't get me started on the people who stop in the middle of busy roads and put their hazards on like it's a free excuse for being inconsiderate. And the number of people who don't respect the disabled bays in Lidl boils my piss. Weirdly Govanhill is the worse place in Glasgow I've seen for parking this. If I had enough money to not work I think I would just become a freelance parking warden just to try to fine people into parking considerately. by sensors (Tue 15th Aug 2023 7:31pm)
  • The sound is god awful at the Hydro. I've seen far too many gigs in there where you can barely make out the songs because of all the tinny echo you get off the roof. The acoustics are terrible. by sensors (Tue 5th Sep 2023 5:21pm)
  • What are the typical responsibilities and activities for those involved? How much time does it require on a monthly basis? by sensors (Fri 15th Sep 2023 2:58pm)
  • I'v not seen the hidden valley stuff, but some of the big supermarkets have Newman's Own ranch dressing. by sensors (Thu 28th Sep 2023 5:05pm)
  • Because no one has a need to build student accomodation there yet. by sensors (Wed 11th Oct 2023 1:11pm)
  • As far as I know it's owned by the same trust that owns Skypark. It was used as a temporary event space during COP26, and you can still see the sponsorship banners all over the fence on finnieston st. No idea what the plans are for it going forward.. by sensors (Sun 15th Oct 2023 12:49pm)
  • I think we'll probably see a rise in Glasgow uni students living in govan since there is a much more direct link to the west end. by sensors (Wed 18th Oct 2023 2:08pm)
  • Glasgow has loads of green space, it's just a bigger city so it's more spread out. To name a few you have Alexandra park, Glasgow Green, Kelvingrove park, Queens park, Pollock park, Victoria park, Dawsholm park, Seven Lochs wetland park. Other than right in the centre of town (as you said) you're probably no more than 10-15 minutes walk from some green space. But there is very little reason to live in the city centre, especially if you're a fan of parks! by sensors (Thu 19th Oct 2023 1:00pm)
  • For anything especially unusual or exotic Lidl is a bit hit or miss. You could try a supermarket with better selection of foods. Waitrose is possibly a good place to look. Failing that, a cheesemonger might have (or be able to source) the cheese. I don't know where in Glasgow you are, but the west end has a couple of cheesemongers (George Mews on Byres road is the first that springs to mind) by sensors (Sun 22nd Oct 2023 10:53pm)
  • It is 100% abuse and I can relate; the lying, the gaslighting, the making it all about her and constantly your fault, walking on eggshells constantly to avoid causing any sort of rift and as a result not really feeling safe to express yourself. Thats a horrible thing to go through, I'm so so sorry you had to experience that. What helped me is to finally realise that I was thinking of my ex as a duality of people; this woman is one person, and you will never be able to separate those two ways she behaves. She might be able to resolve her issues, but it will take a monumental effort on her part, starting with accepting she has these horrible characteristics and behaviours, followed by a heap of therapy and, most of all, a strong strong desire to *actually* change. That last part is tricky, because it is easy for people (especially compulsive liars) to tell you they want that just so you stay. A counsellor once asked me, "Are you in love with \[partner\] or are you in love with the idea of \[partner\] and what they can be?"The answer was obviously the latter, because anywhere from 40-70% of my time was just trying to placate them and bury my own emotions to avoid causing a rift. It meant I was almost entirely in survival mode which is a horrible, exhasting, and long-term detrimental place to be for your mental health. In any relationship you need to love the person completely and unconditionally for who they are **now**, and not what you think they **could be**, because you have zero control over that. You're not a wimp, and you have experienced very real trauma. You don''t just get suicidal from being 'a wimp'. If you can, I'd strongly advise you seek counselling/therapy so you can work through this difficult and confusing time. This can be available through your GP (but you might wait a while), or if you can afford it, go private. You will come out the other side with a much clearer head and as a much happier person. If you want to talk please please feel free to PM me by sensors (Wed 25th Oct 2023 8:35am)
  • These are still road legal, so long as they are licensed and MOT'd like any other motorcycle. by sensors (Sun 29th Oct 2023 11:02am)
  • We're looking forward to having you! by sensors (Sun 29th Oct 2023 12:52pm)
  • To add to your food list: Frozen pizzas are dirt cheap compared to Canada/US. Always astonised me that a frozen pizza over there cost almost as much as fresh from a pizza place. by sensors (Sun 29th Oct 2023 12:50pm)
  • Don't be afraid to go explore the city, there are a lot of great areas all with their own charm and character. I don't know them all that well, but the ones I do know. Some people may argue with the demarkation of areas, but there are too many really so I have made some generalisations! * The West End is where the University of Glasgow is as well as various museums and Kelvingrove park. The Kelvin river winds through the west end and you can walk/cycle along it all the way to the suburbs north-west of Glasgow. Around Byres road is very trendy and lively area with students mixing with an older crowd. Plenty of bars and restaurants, but some quite upmarket. Check out Ashton Lane for some drinks; The Grosvenor cafe is a bar built inside an old cinema, so has an amazing interior. Vodka Wodka, Brel and Jinty McGinty's all have decent beer gardens. At the top end of Byres road near the Botanic Gardens is the Oran Mor, an old church-turned-pub. It's one of thee few bars open til 3am in the west end, so you'll no doubt find yourself here after you're kicked out of the bars on Ashton Lane anyway! Partick is at the bottom end of byres road headed west on Dubmarton road, and has a bit more of a working class Glasgow vibe compared to Byres road and Finnieston. If you like Vietnamese food I'd recommend Bahn Mi and Tea, it's top notch. If you head east at the bottom of Byres road you'll walk past the beautiful Kelvingrove museum (free to visit) and find yourself in Finnieston. It is very much now an extension of the west end 'vibe', with various other nice bars and restaurants. Just south of Finnieston is the SEC and Hydro, Glasgows main exhibition centre. One of the few rooftop bars in Glasgow is at the Radison RED hotel, and worth checking out to have a drink and watch the sun go down over the Clyde (the main river in Glasgow). * The city centre, or "town" is pretty easy to navigate, with most of the shops and 'malls' (we call them 'shopping centres') around Buchanan street and Sauchiehall (pronounced suckie-holl) street. Buchanan Galleries is the main 'mall', and Princes Square is really nice too, with various botique and more upmarket stores.Sauchiehall street also has a lot of bars and clubs (I'm probably too old now to give much guidance there though!) Argyle street also has a decent number of shops. The north end is home to our other two unvirsities; Glasgow Caledonian University ("Glasgow Cali" or "GCU) and Strathclyde University ("Strathy"). * Merchant city is a nice little bubble of upmarket bars and restaurants as you head east from the city centre. Would recommend checking out the Old Fruitmarket (a converted, indoor fruitmarket with the original cobble floor and multiple bars) for some drinks or dinner. * The east end of the city has the Cathedral and Necropolis, which is worth a walk around. South of that is the Tennents brewery (AKA the brewer of, dare I say, our national beer?), and the smaller Drygate brewery (worth a visit). Keep going south from there and you'll find Glasgow Green (a huge green space/park by the Clyde) and a German style brewery (WEST). I don't know Dennistoun that well personally, but I have heard it's become quite trendy as a more affordable part of the city to live in. * South of the river you have Govan, Ibrox and Kinning Park, which are stops on the subway but there's not a lot to do there. If you're into drinking then they're good stops on a subcrawl (a pub crawl based around 16 stops on the subway loop). The Glasgow Science Centre is also next to Govan. I'd warn you to avoid these areas on days Rangers (football team) is playing a game at Ibrox Studium, because it is wildly busy and pretty intimidating. Further south from the city centre you have Govanhill, and Shawlands, situated on either sides of Queens Park. Arguably my favourite park in Glasgow since it's huge and has a lot of variety in terrain, from big lawns to hidden meadows amongst the trees. In summer they put on movies and events in the old Bandstand. Govanhill has a strange mix of residents, between young people and a large immigrant population. As a result you get some great foreign food places and coffee shops. Shawlands is a very trendy neighbourhood, arguably the southside rival to the West End for bars, cafes and restuarants. Real good mix of folk and a nice sense of community. West of this you have Pollock Park, another great getaway from the city bustle and home to the famous Burrel Collection. Pollock County Park usually has highlands cows if you're interested in hairy horny things. This obviously covers a good chunk of the city, but definitely take some time to get out of the city too. The Greater Glasgow area is basically the last big populated are before the highlands. A short train or bus from the city will take you to Milngavie, where you can walk up to Mugdock country park, or Balloch, where you can take in our beautiful Loch Lomond. If you're into hiking there's plenty to be done, and a lot of it is accesible by public transport if you don't have a car. Anyway, best of luck on the move, we're looking forward to having you! Feel free to ping me a PM or reply to this if you have more questions on anything :) by sensors (Sun 29th Oct 2023 1:33pm)
  • You know I have never noticed the lack of 'c' in Pollok before! by sensors (Sun 29th Oct 2023 5:58pm)
  • Swings and roundabouts both seem like they're probably not too wheelchair friendly. by sensors (Sat 4th Nov 2023 8:59pm)
  • The Hellmouth? by sensors (Sat 11th Nov 2023 9:47am)
  • I'd agree and say bin it, have had a few of these in the past from a Lidl car park. Usually you'll get a follow up letter or two, then a debt collector letter or two before they stop. I did bump into a guy once who told me he actaully got taken to court and had to be £13k in fines. I was shocked by this until I found out he had binned over 350 tickets in a 2 year period. At some point I guess they'll have a very good reason and solid case to actually chase you for money in court! by sensors (Wed 15th Nov 2023 8:43pm)
  • >Only if there's a court order. This is an important point. I've ignored a couple of these before and they've gone to debt collectors. Usually get two big red letters and then they disappear. by sensors (Wed 15th Nov 2023 8:40pm)
  • You can always threaten to take it up with the dispute resolution and see if they back off. I've heard of piss-take charges being very quickly dropped when that's what they obviously are before. I suppose if they don't back down you probably then know if they are legitimate justifiable costs. by sensors (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:34pm)
  • Have you got any recommendations on winter tyres? I've got an old hard tail MTB I want to convert into something road-ready, and I think replacing the tyres will make the ride much smoother/easier. by sensors (Mon 20th Nov 2023 9:59am)
  • Contrary to a lot of what other people are saying... We had a neighbour downstairs complain about a leak in our shower, so we redid all the sealant and tried to fix it all. Fine for a while. They complained again recently, only thing is our entire bathroom had been ripped out and water off for days beforehand. It turned out a leak in the roof was causing water to track down behind the tiles in our bathroom and into theirs. Not been much rain recently, but my point is it can happen. If it's not your flat then you can only report it to the letting agent and landlord. Make sure there's a paper/email trail of the report so they can't blame you for neglect or negligence. by sensors (Sun 26th Nov 2023 3:04pm)
  • Had it in Thundercat on Miller street the other day by sensors (Mon 27th Nov 2023 8:15am)
  • Genuine question here, so please don't take this as a dig... Why do you say "2am in the morning", when the "am" already denotes the time of day? I've seen this a lot more recently and as someone interested in linguistic origins I'm trying to understand how this came to be more common. by sensors (Mon 11th Dec 2023 9:54am)
  • I went a little while ago, not usually my thing but it was good fun. I noticed a good few folk there on their own too. by sensors (Mon 11th Dec 2023 9:50pm)