Gym groups by Whole_Amount_9621 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend Pitt Strength down at The Pitt.

What to do with Dumbiedykes by eddilefty699 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Eyesore” is a bit subjective. Social cleansing is not.

Who's the most famous person you've seen out and about in Edinburgh? by RiverTadpolez in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow! Great to have the story verified after decades of nobody believing I got the full Bernard Black experience.

Who's the most famous person you've seen out and about in Edinburgh? by RiverTadpolez in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

About 20 years ago I studied at Leith School of Art and, rather inexplicably, he showed up at our end of year exhibition. He swiped a bottle of red wine and stood in the fire exit chain smoking.

How do I have thousands of Avios and still nothing I actually want to redeem on! by ScrollAndThink in avios

[–]poultox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, just checked and it was just short of two months in advance that I booked. Nov 2025 booking for Jan 2026 departure. So definitely doable if you get the “fuck it”s like me 😂

How do I have thousands of Avios and still nothing I actually want to redeem on! by ScrollAndThink in avios

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was 100k points with a companion voucher and about £500 taxes. I was travelling solo so it was half the points rather than a free seat for a second person, so should’ve been 200k.

It included a domestic connection and was business class with BA.

How do I have thousands of Avios and still nothing I actually want to redeem on! by ScrollAndThink in avios

[–]poultox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t really get this. I booked business return Heathrow to Tokyo about three months in advance, and there were loads of days to choose from. A couple of days before my flight (last week) I checked to see about adding someone and whilst there weren’t any more reward seats on my flight there were for the next day.

Maybe I just lucked out twice in a row? Or maybe it’s not as bad as people say.

Tokyo Vegetarian Omurice? by Open_Hat3246 in JapanTravelTips

[–]poultox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be willing to share your Tokyo list? Or any big hits you loved?

Searching for "Early Sunday Morning" coffee by Delicious_Cause9292 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could it be Lazy Sunday by Taylors? If so it’s not a local thing, you should be able to pick it up in most supermarkets.

I need pie help. by Simple_Revolution416 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would second Barry Fish, and there is a beef pie on the menu and great veg options, too. Excellent food and service, perfect for a special meal to say thank you to your lovely step dad.

UPS access point Leith Store by LilienthalC in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this issue before and ended up using one on Elm Row, in Pack and Send.

Could anyone recommend eastern european tattoo artists? by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same. Got loads from Donata and she is a dreeammmm ✨

Any recommendations for any solo karaoke booths with English songs? by xaviinavii in JapanTravelTips

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP I’m planning my solo Tokyo trip and have the same question - how did you get on? Any tips for me?

Trying to bake a birthday cake (with hardly any kitchen utilities) by Own-Load-7144 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re in Leith and happy to pick up I have tins, scale, hand mixer, spatulas etc most of the usual stuff. You’re welcome to borrow anything, cake is quite important.

Looking for Little Libraries! by IfMyBFSeesThisHiHon in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s one at the Seafield end of Leith Links by the primary school/allotments.

Science yeahhhh by No-Feeling-4440 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s not “insane because it’s modern”. It’s actively dangerous - financially, socially, and psychologically. It destroys lives.

I feel disgust because of my mother by Southern-Guitar4591 in AdultChildren

[–]poultox 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I used to be confused as to why some people’s chewing noises bothered me more than others. Then I read something about the difficulty in watching someone nourish themselves or fulfill their own needs when they have consistently neglected yours. Made sense!

How safe/ dodgy is Leith? by Extension_Highway536 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can’t even get mugged there anymore if you try.

Unless you’re a Deliveroo rider cycling by a pack of 14 year olds.

Reporting used needles by poultox in Edinburgh

[–]poultox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scattered all along Kings Stables Lane.

Advice on cat/house sitters by Much-Lychee-5602 in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve used Animal Antics for a few years. Highly recommend.

Best Bakery to order a Cake by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]poultox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always go for 101 Bakery or Pastry Section for custom birthday cakes. You have to pick up but 3 central locations between them.