Another new shop

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Nov 2005, 19:11

Sandra wrote:
Poppy wrote:
Mimpty wrote:I just noticed at the weekend that Klick/Munro on the High Street are closing in November.
But progress seems to be being made with the Thai take-away in the former gents clothes shop next to Acorn. That's been a lengthy refurbishment.
"Former gents clothes" - PoP, Portly and Mr Poppy were talking about Debonair on Friday. Seems they bought their flares there!!!
I didn't know Mr Poppy lived in Porty when he was younger.

Be good to get Thai takeaway.

Mr Poppy has lived here all his life [52 years]. Was house captain of Crichton and a top rugby player!!!

That's how I've known Portly and PoP for a few years too.

GRANTY · Post by **GRANTY** » 23 Nov 2005, 20:04

I made use of the new computer shop at Fishwives Causeway yesterday and got a very good, friendly service. It's called D.A.T.A. As I'm a bit of a computer donkey, it's good to know they're there.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Dec 2005, 17:57

Well, had a good neb through the door of the new shop next to Lisa Leslie [opp the surgery] as I passed just now and am pleased to make a report:

decor: cream walls and wooden flooring

style: spacious with open shelf units

goods: kitchen stuff - pastel kettles, wooden wooden-spoon holders and so on.

They are still setting out the goods.........

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Dec 2005, 18:59

And it's called 'La Vie en Rose'

["that's yer actual French"!!]

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 09 Dec 2005, 19:25

Poppy wrote:And it's called 'La Vie en Rose'

["that's yer actual French"!!]

Puts me in mind of the recent TV Ad..."Hey lavvie heid...you're getting it"

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 09 Dec 2005, 20:17

foxy wrote:Puts me in mind of the recent TV Ad..."Hey lavvie heid...you're getting it"

[Thats yer actul Weegie]

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Dec 2005, 21:12

Will have a look at new shop tomorrow if its open. Going to E Robertson to see if I can get something to wear for Xmas night out next week but probably will faint at prices

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Dec 2005, 16:59

Nice shop very chic. Mixture of stuff - cups and saucers, kettles, coffee pots, soap, jewellery, bags, make up bags/wash bags, slippers, baby clothes, furry bags etc. Hope they do well.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 11 Dec 2005, 00:32

I popped into the new shop today too. Great potential once they build up their stock. Nice people too - although the name's a bit of a mouthful. Hope they do really well and encourage others to the area. Anybody know what the one next to the dolls house shop is going to be yet? I noticed it was painted the same colour as the one at this end (which probably means absolutely nothing and I really don't know why I mentioned it

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Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Dec 2005, 19:04

Epykat wrote:Anybody know what the one next to the dolls house shop is going to be yet? I noticed it was painted the same colour as the one at this end (which probably means absolutely nothing and I really don't know why I mentioned it )

Noticed they were working on it today, no idea what its going to be though. Also noticed Forrester is now closed for food as the franchisee left with NO notice.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 28 Dec 2005, 16:26

Went into La Vie En Rose today, very nice.

I think I successfully paved the way for one of the grown-ups to punt the Business Directory to the nice lady.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Jan 2006, 18:45

Notice in window of Maria Curie shop [ex-Kirkwood] that Sidney Devine is opening the shop at, I think, 11 am next Thursday.............. I'm now doubting the date

but don't want to waste the time I've taken to type this. Anyone verify?

Will try to remember to check tomorrow on the way home.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 18 Jan 2006, 19:20

Do charity shops have celebrity(ish) openings now

... that's a new one on me

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 18 Jan 2006, 21:27

Is Sydney Devine a celebrity???!!!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 18 Jan 2006, 23:03

Hope he sings something from this:

It's one of my favourite albums.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Jan 2006, 23:05

Arachnid wrote:Is Sydney Devine a celebrity???!!!

Must be as you've spelt his name correctly!!!!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 18 Jan 2006, 23:33

Poppy wrote:
Arachnid wrote:Is Sydney Devine a celebrity???!!!
Must be as you've spelt his name correctly!!!!

Ooops!!!!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 18 Jan 2006, 23:43

I suppose we should, um, cover this momentous occasion for Porty posterity. Get a photo perhaps, or interview him? PoP, as a fan perhaps you could oblige? I have a more pressing engagement that particular day, whenever it is.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 19 Jan 2006, 15:42

Bob Jefferson wrote:I suppose we should, um, cover this momentous occasion for Porty posterity. Get a photo perhaps, or interview him? PoP, as a fan perhaps you could oblige? I have a more pressing engagement that particular day, whenever it is.

Sorry Bob - I would be to overcome with emotion to speak.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 19 Jan 2006, 19:01

Def Thursday next week. Git yerself along there, PoP - be a man!!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 20 Jan 2006, 19:13

Arachnid wrote:Is Sydney Devine a celebrity???!!!

Can't be or he'd be banged up in the BB house

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 23 Jan 2006, 18:53

From today's EN (motto - yesterday's news tomorrow):

Charity store prepares for Devine visit

only kidding Jane

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Jan 2006, 23:21

I can't wait!
Do you remember his 'singing' partner -Ethna Campbell?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 26 Jan 2006, 20:45

Steak n Kidney performed a blistering three song set which left fans reeling and yelling for more before cutting the ribbon on Portobello's latest new charity shop this morning.

Allegedly.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 26 Jan 2006, 21:58

I saw an advert for one of his albums on TV today...he must be making a comeback

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 26 Jan 2006, 22:27

foxy wrote:I saw an advert for one of his albums on TV today...he must be making a comeback

I know someone ..........whom I'll call ECM (as that's her name) ..........who'll be off up to HMV like a rocket when she reads that post!!!

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To buy for Mothers Day!

Mate of Marya · Post by **Mate of Marya** » 27 Jan 2006, 03:03

Was that Bob standing outside a charity shop on Portobello High Street at 10.55 am Thursday morning with his autograph book and camera in hand?

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

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