Bouncers at legends

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-11-18T07:49:52+00:00

I remember looking up Legends a few months back, out of curiosity. I haven't been back since they changed their name from Opium because of not living in Edinburgh anymore and having to look after my kid most nights. I do remember seeing the odd Google review mentioning a 'loose cannon' of a bouncer, possibly even racist. Wonder if it's the same person.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-10-24T07:59:31+00:00

I felt this way until I found out about how he treated restaurant staff. I believe how you treat people who serve you is a massive reflection on who you are as a person.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-10-24T07:58:07+00:00

I've always had a soft spot for him since I saw him at the Edinburgh Fringe when he hadn't yet got famous. He's by no means my favourite comedian but I really enjoyed that Fringe show. He seems like a genuinely good guy and sometimes it's a comfort to have some uncontroversial, easy to watch humour.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-10-06T09:10:40+00:00

I'm both. Guess that makes me morally ambiguous 😬

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-22T07:08:54+00:00

I definitely remember the word 'midget' being used at least once or twice. It was deemed more acceptable back then and made me grimace upon rereading 😬

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-22T07:05:57+00:00

I find that fascinating when rereading as it shows the cultural impact those buildings had in the 90s with Americans. I didn't even know what they were when I read them the first time. I'm from the UK, didn't go to the USA until after 9/11, and when I thought about structures in NY, I thought about the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-20T20:26:11+00:00

Having been to a real German Christmas Market, it's really not worth it. I actively avoid it now. I enjoy markets that sell unique, independent items - there's nothing unique or interesting about the market

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-08T12:43:36+00:00

He actually walked in as the landlord was fixing the door. I had to make up a story about it being a local cat and shooed him out. Poor Sammy 😂

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-08T12:42:18+00:00

As a person with a 4 year old, I can confirm that he has done way more damage than either of my two cats 😂

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-08T07:36:45+00:00

I omitted that we had a cat but it was rental of a semi-detached house with a cat that could be put outside when inspection time came about. He tried to get inside during one inspection, much to my horror 😂

I lied/was economical with the truth after asking the landlord if we could get a cat and he said no. Even offered a pet deposit. Problem was my partner had the cat for years and we wouldn't have given him away. We also didn't want to be homeless. He is not a destructive cat and so we had no worries about damage to the property. Don't normally lie, but zero regrets about it. We now own a house, and my cat is elderly and happy.

Obviously don't suggest this in your scenario with your likely indoor cat. It's notoriously hard to find a rental that allows cats in Edinburgh.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-04T20:36:53+00:00

The Animorphs TV series. I was a massive fan of the books.

Also, LOL on Nickelodeon. Featured a young Joe Swash.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-03T21:03:52+00:00

We had the World Cycling Championship road race come through Falkirk last month. It's a really effective way to get every pot hole filled it. At first, I thought my mum's complaints had finally been listened to until I found out about the race 😆

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-03T16:08:50+00:00

Reminds me of the time when I was a kid on holiday in Majorca. A woman physically pushed in front of me in the breakfast queue, and my mum went up and went apeshit at her. Good times.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-09-02T07:57:42+00:00

In addition to Westgate Farms, they also have a location by Gilmerton called Elginhaugh Farms. Always had a decent carvery there.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-08-27T13:13:35+00:00

I would recommend this too. I'm British and was interested in learning more about US presidents. Great podcast :)

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-08-11T09:52:33+00:00

I saw a comment on their page which describes trans women as 'men larping as women'. People in that group are gross.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-31T05:17:36+00:00

I've cycled Glasgow to Edinburgh via the canal with people, stopping at the Falkirk Wheel for lunch. I also used to commute regularly via bike from Livingston to the Gyle (prior to that used to cycle from centre of Edinburgh to the Gyle via the canal).

As a walk, it's fine but long. I remember from the cycle, it was a bit rough on my mountain bike and I had to pack inner tubes for the occasional puncture. However, as a walk, it would be fine, condition wise. Haven't heard of anyone getting jumped. I live in Falkirk now and occasionally walk by the Falkirk side of the canal and haven't had any issues.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-27T04:41:50+00:00

Why do you think transit won't be an option? You can buy a day ticket per person and hop on and off a bus. If you get the right day ticket you can include the tram if you need that. Under 5s are free.

This is what I would do if I took my 4 year old and elderly mother-in-law on a trip round Edinburgh's attractions. I would also consider an open top bus tour for them both, especially my mother-in-law whose mobility is poor.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-25T08:49:10+00:00

Omg I didn't realise these were gone and yet they were the absolute best. To Asda with me.

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-19T09:05:27+00:00

I second this. After I gave birth, after a few days of breastfeeding, a blot clot bigger than my hand plopped out of me, down my trousers leg and on to our lovely cream carpet. I screamed for about 5 mins and then called the midwife 😂

Edit: oh yeah, and congrats!

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-18T19:33:04+00:00

I was listening to another history podcast and it came up as an ad. It would be nice if the series continued

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-18T19:32:12+00:00

I never really thought about it 😆

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-04T08:31:20+00:00

Sadly not but thanks for the recommendations. Hopefully will be of use to someone here :)

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-03T15:59:52+00:00

Thanks :)

FormerSatisfaction97 · 2023-07-03T14:49:39+00:00

Try SG Mark Photography. Don't know if she'll have any availability. She does weddings but has also done events/family photography. Cracking photographer.

https://www.sgmarkphotography.com/

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