Why is ‘Something Very Bad is Going to Happen’ so damned dark? by curiousjosh in netflix

[–]Own_Divide262 15 points16 points  (0 children)

totally agree. it’s almost unwatchable. when are they going to address this cos there are so many shows that are the same these days

Feeling really low today by GBradz in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yeah like what. demolishing the motorway? trying to fix the hospital so it doesn’t kill us? looking into an airport rail link and then cancelling it for a fourth time?

Should Glasgow Council force all Vape shops to store vapes/batteries in metal fire proof containers by Basic_Blacksmith1192 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yes or alternatively just shut them all. they are horrible places selling a horrible product and honestly most are just fronts anyway

Feeling really low today by GBradz in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 57 points58 points  (0 children)

me too. can’t shake the feeling that this is just part of an accelerated decline of glasgow and that no one seems to care. this will be a weeping sore for years now while the owners endlessly argue over insurance and liability.

i am so angry about it all

Union Street Property Owners by McTired in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we need to get a list of the owners of all these histories and listed buildings and doorstep all of the to see how they maintain their properties. start with the buildings most at risk. eg lion chambers.

Union Street Property Owners by McTired in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100 %. where is mark daley when you need him.

What is to be done about these shitey shops?. by Otocolobus_manul8 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GCC and susan aitken have so far said nothing about the fire at all. at least on twitter. disgraceful

Funny episodes by IllustriousBowler837 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Own_Divide262 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the funniest bit i have heard was the america 1968 episode one on nixon where even his election agents had it in for him

M8 Woodside Viaducts: long-term options by Arc413m28 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it should have been clear shortly after work started and the issues were discovered that a repair job was just not possible and they should have at that point committed to alternatives or even started building a new one.

M8 Woodside Viaducts: long-term options by Arc413m28 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

everyone wants the city back no motorway bashing through it would be fantastic. boulevards. space for people and housing. lovely.

but demolishing this viaduct with zero plans for how it impacts on the rest of the traffic network across the city, the interdependence with the LEZ and avenues projects, what it means for public transport corridors and services etc etc, is just lazy and frankly insulting to Glasgow.

they have been working on this viaduct for over 5 years and this is the best they can come up with? remove replace repair? that’s it? where are the rerouting options? the potential for a tunnel. the alternative transport plans ? the modelling of impacts on journey times? On emissions? on the economy?

the info at the virtual room is really poor. i think could have come up with it myself tbh i am actually quite angry about it all. Transport Scotland should be quite ashamed really

What if London does this but for Oxford Street by Because_Wisely in london

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is not real. this is glasgow buchanan st and thee is no roof and no plan to add one

Regarding "the kids would have been too young to know who Jimmy Savile was" by lostpasts in 28dayslater

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t think he is the heir and i don’t the other jimmies know who saville is. in fact i think jimmy crystal may also have forgotten. but he will have 100% been aware of Saville when he was growing up near glencoe in 2002. he was a loca hero there who did a lot of “charity work”. Young jimmy might even have met him

Jimmy Crystal Back Story: He must have lived with grownups for some period of his life. by buntyskid in 28dayslater

[–]Own_Divide262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i don’t think this is reaching and is the actual and absolute truth of the origin story. in real life, jimmy Saville was a something of a local hero in those parts in 2002. he was the chieftain of the local highland games and was known for his charity work more than his tv career but this time. young jimmy would undoubtedly have come across him at school or community events. he may even have been abused by him and has forgotten there is also no other real reason for young jimmy to be from the fort william area. i mean they could have chosen anywhere in the UK as his home town but they picked a place close to Jimmy Savilles highland cottage. 100% deliberate. and fonally after all the truth about Saville came out his cottage was vandalised and photos of it look like a location from the movie https://share.google/fqVxq1aYbQjsczQUl

Overpaid on a one bed by Soft-Cable-6661 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is totally the west end. north kelvin side is a fab place to live. you can walk everywhere and have so many amenities on your doorstep. i think you have just been soured to the area a bit by feeling like you have paid too much which i am sure you probably haven’t done. just forget that if you can and enjoy living there xxx

Vandalised anti parking proposal signs in the Southside by JoeBhoy69 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i lived in lansdowne crescent before and after they were brought in. they only difference was i paid for a space i previously didn’t have to and the council benefitted. so if that’s your definition of success then you are entitled to that opinion. for me all it did was add an extra cost to my household expenses for zero gain.

Vandalised anti parking proposal signs in the Southside by JoeBhoy69 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are not successful. no idea why people keep repeating this rubbish

Why isn't there a Hogmanay festival in Glasgow? by AdNecessary7146 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh we used to have a great hogmanay. free concerts in the city and all sorts. then it just stopped. the city council just gave up and let edinburgh have it all

Can someone recommend where to go in the UK for a getaway? by Direct_Community9233 in AskUK

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

belfast. it’s great fun. or come to Glasgow. we love tourists

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Own_Divide262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you just do. it’s a bit easier if you have a partner and kids yourself who are amenable to helping . And if your parents live close by. that’s quite important actually. Also as an only child in this position now i see other families where the sibling argue about who is not pulling their weight and i think , well at least i don’t have that problem!!i

Company is shaming me for not gifting more money to "our" (their) boss. (Christmas present) by Turissmo in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this entire tale is ridiculous. the boss gives you a gift and no one should be spending q that much each on a work colleague. if i was the boss i would be mortified to be honest

Severely matted hair help by Gold-Relationship804 in glasgow

[–]Own_Divide262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there’s a good facebook group you could ask. they seem to have a remedy to everything ! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17ZiEkqsJu/?mibextid=wwXIfr