The ... What are you doing or thinking right now - Topic

[5siamese7]

Had a day in Auld Reekie to see the Bonnie Prince Charlie exhibition. It was dear but I enjoyed it. Also took a donner into the National Portrait Gallery. Only two Titians left but at least we still have them. A cold day and loads of tourists and do you know Edinburgh seemed smaller than when I was last there. I think its an age thing.

[bonzo]

We have been going to Edinburgh 2 or 3 times a year for the past 30 years and we say the exact same thing, how small it's became over the years. Still love it though.

[5siamese7]

Love Glasgow too but your right its a wonderful city. The Athens of the north. You know folk were dead nice not just because I'm an old guy but our west of Scotland accent is much appreciated probably because of all the foreign tourists that visit and boy the more the merrier.

[5siamese7]

I forgot to mention that the Three Graces were not on display in the National Portrait Gallery. They are so wonderful and I can imagine the pleasure they have given over the years. One special painting that is still there and always makes me smile is of a minister skating on the ice. Must pay another visit there soon.

[huey1]

Hi
Spent the morning shovelling snow of my deck, 5to 8 cm first snow of the winter season

[Vivc113]

Had a 2nd great day in the countryside. What lovely blue skies and warmth for the time of year at one point. Sorry I forgot my sunglasses, but it was so unexpected.

[5siamese7]

Walked to Ardrossan harbour and on the way back I called into Sainsbury's where I bought some mince pies . I must say they are very good. The Saltcoats branch is laying off a lot of its staff soon which is horrible as Christmas is near. Losing your job at any time is a scunner but I think worse just before Christmas.

[5siamese7]

Thinking the same as you Viv, it was so unexpected to be walking in warm sunshine and it was lovely.

[Vivc113]

I have seen these pies. And they are quite cheap for a box of 6. The butter ones are the best.

Sad about staff and they are reducing the aisles too. I love that shop but it is often so quiet.

ASDA cheaper. Part o the problem ??

[5siamese7]

I have seen these pies. And they are quite cheap for a box of 6. The butter ones are the best.

Sad about staff and they are reducing the aisles too. I love that shop but it is often so quiet.

ASDA cheaper. Part o the problem ??

They have some good deals just now on bacon and cheese. I bought a litre of Grouse for £15. Personally I prefer a quiet shop. It use to be terrible with bairns screaming the place down. Anyway at least it isn't closing down.

[michaelm]

Related to the 'Stevenston - on this Day' topic.

Right, you're at the corner of the New Street walking towards the Townhead.
You pass Jameson's the butchers on the corner; Tom Campbel's the grocers; Kathy Kelly's cafe; Halbert's garage; the Douglas Bar; the White Hart pub; R.S. McCall's; Napier's ; Duncan's the Drapers; Willie Allison's decorators shop; Donnelly's Stores, (The New Century Bar); Park's the bakers; then there was the wide pavement and the Post Office, the only thing that is still there .
JD.

Cheers for the trip down memory lane JD.
I remember quite a few of the businesses you've mentioned there.

Wonder if Ricky Park was from that same family - Ricky and girlfriend were regulars on the dance floor at the Rec at that time and they stood out in my mind as being very close.

I think the Ricky Park you knew from the Rec back then may well have been from the same family Hughie.
Richard (Dick) Park and his wife ran a very popular Bakers business in New Street, Stevenston, in the late 60's early 70's I believe.

[bonzo]

Brian did your namesake storm get you where you are?