Talk Porty ~ Portobello

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Porty wrote:
And he was a Ginger.

Thats unnecessary and offensive to me and probably other forum users.

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Just felt need to vent frustration: driving into Portobello from Joppa a wee while back I was undertaken by an idiot who was clearly in a rush to get stuck in the queue of traffic going through Porty! Question is: is it worth the hassle reporting him to the police or should I just put it down to an ...

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Thanks for the recommendation Bob. Will give him a call

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Hi

I am bringing this thread back up as I now need a plumber. Does anyone have any new recommendations on a good plumber?

Thanks

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Porty said: Meanwhile I'm still trying to get my heid round a&f's desire to bring up their prospective children in a different area based on nothing that they have actually witnessed just what they have heard. I can't imagine why you think it is any of your business why A & F should justify where th...

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we had been contemplating a move anyway, but friday night has cemented this. Fed up with out of control teens owning the streets of Portobello. Will hopefully somewhere nice and quiet to move to - I sound really old! I am only 30 (ish)....

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I did a rough count last night of the kids I could see and I counted 24 but they were all running away, so would imagine that there were quite a few more than that chasing them that I couldn't see! I would estimate 30+

nice and quiet so far........

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just seen hoards of girls heading towards the prom. Hope we don't have a repeat of last night

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poor you. Horrible thing to happen. Lucky that you weren't in the same room at the time though. Would have been even scarier I am sure

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yup, nasty indeed. When they were running up Bath Street one young lad who was running with a stick, so I have little sympathy, took one hell of a fall onto the road. Must have hurt like hell. Then he got thumped by an older guy also yielding a stick. Nice place we live. Nobody else up and about to ...

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absolutely, best to be home safe. I saw some poor sods having to drive through it and 1 lone female keeping her head down trying to walk past them all to go home I guess. One remarkable lady across the road from us (not you was it?) went out and did her damndest to get the kids to drop the sticks an...

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Yeah, we went out and checked our car, which is thankfully still in one piece so far......

Saw one young lad being arrested, think he was crying! Suspect he wasn't one of the main hard guys somehow

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Anyone seen the 30+ teens fighting down Bath Street a few minutes ago? very scary stuff. Verbal to start with I think, then 1/2 ran away but came back armed with bricks and sticks. Police here at last, but the teens have probably run away by now. Hate seeing that level of violence - what on earth co...

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Susie There are cordless kettle tippers that are relatively new on the market. It could be that they are not yet available on the OT core list. If you type cordless kettle tippers into google you will find a selection, though will probably work out more expensive than if you were to buy a corded ket...

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Hi Rapunzell thanks for the info. Any idea of a number to call or how much they cost? our last window cleaner seemed really cheap in comparison with other people that we have phoned up to ask (hence the very long delay in finding a window cleaner!). Desperation stage has hit now though, so guess we ...

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resurrecting this thread as we never did get round to getting a window cleaner and our windows are VERY dirty, which is very apparent when the sun is beaming into our flat

So, can anyone recommend someone that can do first floor flats on Bath Street?

Thanks

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Thanks magbagpuss, will take a look at the cat and dog home.

And Poppy; "think what you mean is "Lot to think about when you have been adopted by a moggie" - you are absolutely right! [/quote]

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Thanks for that Ed. I think I will start by looking at catteries that have been inspected by FAB charity or if that doesn't prove to be successful, will just have to start having to do the groundwork. Am not sure about a catsitter only because my cat loves company and at least if she is in a cattery...

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Thanks for the link, I had stumbled upon that website, but I wasn't sure if she covered Portobello area. Am just gathering information just now, we won't be needing a cattery/catsitter for a while, but just want to be prepared. Any idea how much a catsitter costs? From surfing the net it seems that ...

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very tempted indeed. Especially since it is pay week - hooray and hallelujah for that

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funny you should ask, I was just pondering myself!!

Fridays must be a bad day for having nothing left in the fridge as I seem to be facing the same dilemma again! Anyone know what the thai place on the high street is like?

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Hi all

Can anyone recommend a good local cattery? Particularly one suited to an indoor cat?

Thanks

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aileenandfearghal thats the exact reason why we stopped going to our local chinese; the dragon way. We always found that their customer service was pretty non-existent. Which is why we switched to the 108, where they are very cheery (and the food is great!)

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Laziness and greed pretty much sums it up. That and having no food in the house and not being able to face a treck to Asda

pasta or chinese/pasta or chinese? hmmmmmmmm...... not much of a decision really!

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Oops

yup, just checked the menu - Sesame it was (knew it began with an S!!). Swithered between that and the Chi Wai (spelling?). Maybe that will be tonights wee treat

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Should have followed up on this thread after my request from last friday. We had a chinese from Seaview, which was very nice indeed. 108 still my favourite though

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Thought it was time to resurrect this thread.

On a horrible night like this, the idea of a takeaway is really appealing to me. I usually go to the 108 which is great, but fancy a change of Chinese. Any recommendations? or does anyone know what the thai place is like?

Cheers

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Thanks everyone.
I braved town on Saturday and went to Waterstones, but they didn't have any. Very annoying. Never thought of Tiso's. Think my next step is to try a garage.

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Hi

Can anyone recommend anywhere locally that I can buy a street atlas/road map of East lothian? I need to get one quite urgently for work, and want to avoid having to go into town if possible (vicious xmas shoppers!)

Thanks

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hi Izzie Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time of it at the mo, I know that dealing with a child with disabilities is incredibly hard work. I agree with Rapunzell and her advice. I would say the first port of call is getting a social worker, who could advise you on where you could get respit...

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8 = Point Break?

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thank you. Very much looking forward to paella, tapas and most of all...... sangria!!

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On a very strict budget, so we are jetting off to Spain with Flyglobespan...... we have low expectations, so hopefully we will be pleasantly surprised. Could have saved our money and stayed here if the weather stays as hot as it is at the moment!

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Portobello High street has a lane closed for the runners Gizmo and one lane open for two way traffic which gets through in staggered stages, with long queues building up, so leave yourself lots of time. Thanks! At least there are buses going through Porty. Was beginning to envisage having to haul s...

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Thanks for the reminder Marya. Had forgotten all about it. I guess it is going to cause us great problems trying to get the bus to the airport........ typical!! Had a look at the route map, and not sure if buses will be able to get along Portobello High street or not? Will need to give Lothian buses...

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