Have external walls to retaining paint - tried rollers and brush but still not happy with the finish as it doesn’t get into the block holes (thinks that’s the technical term ;)) Any recommendations.? Going forward welll have gate and fencing to paint in addition to the retaining wall and the...
Where do you stand on breaking the law? I would guess that most people have or will break the law at some point in their lives, but where is your moral compass on when it's ok to do it? Some things are fairly openly done- drinking on trains, vaping in football stadiums/smoking in the toilets...
Dear all, I am involved in a research project that is looking at the influence of Andrew Tate on masculinity and I would appreciate a few minutes of your time to share your thoughts on this subject via this anonymous survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/teesside/the-tate-effect ...
Have we ever needed the surreal escapism of Eurovision more than we do right now? After the qualified success of last year's thread, I'm warming up the valves on the iPlayer and settling in for another musical tour de force. I'm going in blind – I haven't heard any of the songs – but I do know...
Things that a foodie would turn their nose up to, but you wholeheartedly love. Here are a few of mine: Rustlers BBQ rib burgers Tim Hortons Apple fritters Chicken and mushroom pot noodle Chicken super noodles Deep fried pizza from the chippy. A friend of mine introduced me to a gourmet...
A few days ago in my local supermarket as I went to the checkout with a few items there was a lady in front of me who when she had paid for her shopping asked me could she do something else and it would only take a minute.. I naturally took it she wanted a lotto or had forgotten something and...
Any sufferers on here? Crippled me last weekend. Never had anything like it before. Still a niggling twinge lingering and awaiting blood tests Any tips on managing/keeping at bay. Hoping it's a one time occurrence but keen to make any changes that lower the likelihood of returning
Sad news, Pope Francis has passed away. He didn't look well yesterday, I was surprised he had appeared at all. RIP
I'm horrendous at getting into new music so my teenage daughter and I will make Spotify playlists for each other. She gets landed with Britpop indie while I'm finding out about the songs of Ethel Caine and Nessa Barrett. One of the playlists we did was to do our dream festival - 5 bands a day...
Who has what then? I've just left Newbridge and spotted 'HIB 5'...any takers anyone?:greengrin
On the suggestion of Just_jimmy who had the great idea of a thread for DIY help, so here we go... Personally I'm a pretty big DIY'er with something always going on. Currently fitting out a media room with acoustics and removing an oven (from a campervan) to replace it with a custom made...
For anyone travelling to Ireland or maybe visiting family here I would highly recommend you try this chicken product , nicest chicken I've ever eaten tbh . Abit dearer than the normal chicken products though well worth it ....
No not a thread about hearts. My Grand daughter loves bubbles but for the life of me I cant seem to find anywhere that sells bubbles that actually work. Most of the stuff I have used is just watery and does not produce decent long lasting bubbles, Ive tried adding washing up liquid but to no...
Long story (!) but is there any derelict buildings around Leith? I think it’s all quite gentrified nowadays. Not sure if there’s anywhere down the shore for instance Thanks
Random question of the day - has anyone used a company to make pin badges that they’d recommend? I found one in the Cowgate that I plan on popping into. Just wondered if there weee any other suggestions. Thanks
No game tomorrow and trying to make the best of the the weather so looking for recommendations for the best family days out in Scotland for kids under 10. Thanks.
Anyone recommend any good architects or builders in east/Midlothian? Alternatively any to avoid! For a one storey extension.
My daughter wants to construct her will and POA, she has been quoted between £1200 by an Edinburgh Solicitor and £19.99 online!! Does anyone have recommendations for a reasonable priced and reputable firm she could use. It is 'Free Wills' month but she is struggling to find someone who will do it....
I'm looking for some very informal banking/financial advice. Over the last year or so I've somehow found myself in a position within a community group that is not a registered charity. We've liaised with the council and adopted an area of public land where we've planted a community orchard. We...
Any recommendations for car parking in Leith on. Saturday? Preferably free! I appreciate there’s the Tesco car parking at the foot of the walk where you can get three hours of free parking. How much is that monitored by those in charge? Looking to give hints and tips to someone coming through on...
Was having a general chat with my Wife today about when we entered the big world of adult pubs and all that follows, drunk, puking up, argument's and scraps, love found and lost, the many walks of shame and much more. Im of a certain vintage that drank in mostly working “mens” pubs, or pubs...
Probably more speaking about those of us of a certain vintage but I was having a chat with my Daughters about all the jobs I done before and after school or at weekends. Firstly I have memories of when living in Leith where me and a friend would spend an hour in a stinking basement in Sandport...
Decided to renew our passports early as by the time we travel later in the year they will only have 5 months left on them. What a tremendous service, renewed online, updated by text on every step from receipt of old one to printing then despatch. Process completed in five days! Obviously a great...
Has anyone been following this on youtube ? Quite astonishing how the locals there are existing with very little or no input from local government. Jaywick is a seaside town not far from London and was originally set up as a seaside retreat with wooden chalets etc but then with the arrival of...
What’s everyone’s favourite 3 films from the 60s to 2010s? Here’s a stab at my list without over thinking it. 60s - Cool Hand Luke, Once Upon A Time In The West, The Good The Bad & The Ugly 70s - Serpico, A Bridge Too Far, One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest 80s - Planes Trains & Automobiles,...
Call this something of a ying to the 'Best TV' thread yang. I was watching the Apprentice the other night and was bored after about 5 minutes. I've felt this way for at least 2 or 3 series but have kept watching until now. Same identikit contestants, same business ideas, same tasks, same...
I was flicking through the channels tonight and landed up on Ski Sunday. I was vaguely aware it was still on but I haven't seen it in years. It hit me with a wave of nostalgia. I used to hate it when I was young because it signalled the weekend was nearly over. Late Sunday afternoon, you knew it...
See in the film when Renton meets Diane and it’s filmed in the Volcano club in Glasgow, what club is it supposed to be in Edinburgh? Couldn’t remember how this was referenced in the book i.e what club was mentioned in the book?
There's been a couple of threads like this before but you can't beat a good discussion about beer. Currently a huge fan of: William Bros Seven Giraffes Timothy Taylor Landlord Brewdog JackHammer Cairngorm Trade Winds Stewart Pentland IPA Fallen Smokehouse Porter
Does anyone on here know if this gets completely full on weekdays, and if so by when roughly? Sent from my moto g(30) using Tapatalk
For laughs way back and even now Only Fools and Horses, its timeless. Dr Who for my dalek scares when I was a kid and a Sunday watching Glen Michaels Cavelcade with Palladin the lamp. For quiz shows I loved Bullseye although Jim Bowens jokes were cheesy as ****. I also enjoyed Golden Balls...
Anyone listening to anything good or got any recommendations. Do prefer football based listening but willing to branch out. Have listened to a couple SAF ones, Martin O’Neill self narrated audiobook was great as I find him quite knowledgable and easy to listen to. Have also listened to Kevin...
Reading the posts over the past while it seems that there is a fair variety of knowledge and skills from posters on this site, are there any skilled musicians, frustrated beginners, steady intermediate players or outright banging musicians who busk or do tours or have you supported any acts ? ...
Anyone a fan? I hadn't done one for years but we spent a quiet Christmas down south with an elderly friend who may well not see another one and pretty much an entire day was spent putting together a 1000-piece jigsaw. I was struck by how peaceful and therapeutic an activity it was, with several of...
Anything light hearted that you care to admit to not liking, never watched or never tried etc? I only tried scampi fries earlier this month for the first time - absolutely loved them btw! I've also never really got the whole "friends" fascination. I'm 35 and most friends/acquaintances my...
Do many people do anything for New Year these days? When I was younger I was always out on hogmanay, be that to a party or just in the pub, and then NYD itself was at my great aunts. As that generation has passed on no one has really taken on that role in the family among the younger generations...
I’m going to presume we can all agree Fairytale Of New York is the finest Christmas song ever written… But other than that, what’s your favourite Christmas song? I love a bit of Stop The Cavalry, which interestingly wasn’t intended to be a Christmas song. Does that mean I’m cheating? Doesn’t...
I'm hoping the good people of The Dug-Out can help me out. We leave our dogs in the car if, for example, we go for dinner or visit someone who isn't keen on them being in their house. The Mrs is asking if we can get a battery powered wireless camera that I can leave in the car and then view...
I know there was a sub thread about this somewhere which I cannot find now but I have noticed in the last few weeks there are definitely a large increase in targeted adds due to geographical location. I'm around West Lothian and now I would say especially when streaming with ad breaks 90% of...
There seems to be a load of new bars opened up in Leith in the last few years. Hoping to sample a few this weekend rather than stick to the familiar haunts, my brother travelling up too. Any recommendations?
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