Pet Peeves IV

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Stopped running to Dalkeith and beyond a few years ago.

Not been there for a bevvy for a while right enough.

[J-C]

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What's happened to the 33?

I think it only goes to Millerhill

[danhibees1875]

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I think it only goes to Millerhill

That's what on the board anyway.

I see they're cutting the 30 short too so it no longer goes into Musselburgh but stops at the university.

[lord bunberry]

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That's what on the board anyway.

I see they're cutting the 30 short too so it no longer goes into Musselburgh but stops at the university.

I think they want to use double deck buses on the 30 and they can’t go under the bridge at newcraighall.

[Moulin Yarns]

Stones!

Yep, stones.


I have been cultivating the same vegetable beds for over 30 years, and I started by digging up loads of stones, turns out there were sheds there in the distant past. Was fine until this year, still got the occasional stone, up to golf ball size. This year, I've been finding bowling ball size stones! Where do they come from? Is there a stone fairy that puts them their? Do they grow? Do they travel from somewhere else? I'm stumped!!!

[Pretty Boy]

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I think they want to use double deck buses on the 30 and they can’t go under the bridge at newcraighall.

Would it not still have to go under the bridge to get to QMU? Current route goes through Fort Kinnaird continues along Newcraighall Road and onto Newhailes Road before turning off at Clayknowes Crescent to go up to the university.

Or are they completely changing the route and routing the buses up onto the A1?

[lord bunberry]

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Would it not still have to go under the bridge to get to QMU? Current route goes through Fort Kinnaird continues along Newcraighall Road and onto Newhailes Road before turning off at Clayknowes Crescent to go up to the university.

Or are they completely changing the route and routing the buses up onto the A1?

Yes. The 30 and also the 4 are going to go up the A1 to QMU and come back via the new slip road they’re building up there. That will avoid having to go down to the Oldcraighall roundabout and doubling back like you currently would have to. The 46 and 48 will both continue from the fort and serve the old 30 route down to Musselburgh.

[Jay]

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McGills took over first bus in WL and recently announced that as of sometime this month there will be no Sunday service and last bus is 7pm during the week for us.

McGills have put the price up to £4.50 for a single into edinburgh. It was £3.00 then £3.90 if I remember right.

[danhibees1875]

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I think they want to use double deck buses on the 30 and they can’t go under the bridge at newcraighall.

That's a shame. I can understand why, they end up putting on loads of 30s to make up for the fact they're only smaller buses and seem to be quite popular and always busy. They can get a better customer to driver ratio with a bigger bus - and of course by no longer going to as many stops.

My wife has just booked a class in Musselburgh on the strength of the fact she'd be able to get a 30 down there and not have to drive (park) the car.

[lord bunberry]

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That's a shame. I can understand why, they end up putting on loads of 30s to make up for the fact they're only smaller buses and seem to be quite popular and always busy. They can get a better customer to driver ratio with a bigger bus - and of course by no longer going to as many stops.

My wife has just booked a class in Musselburgh on the strength of the fact she'd be able to get a 30 down there and not have to drive (park) the car.

She’ll be able to change at the Fort and get a 46 or a 48. As I mentioned in an earlier post they’re changing other services to single decks in order to stop antisocial behaviour so they’ll need some of the buses currently being used on the 30 for that. I believe it’s only going to be every second 30 that’s going to be a double deck but they’re all going up the A1 to the QMU.

[O'Rourke3]

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McGills took over first bus in WL and recently announced that as of sometime this month there will be no Sunday service and last bus is 7pm during the week for us.

McGills are worse than a man short. Fortunately I can rely on Lothian Country at the mo.

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[danhibees1875]

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She’ll be able to change at the Fort and get a 46 or a 48. As I mentioned in an earlier post they’re changing other services to single decks in order to stop antisocial behaviour so they’ll need some of the buses currently being used on the 30 for that. I believe it’s only going to be every second 30 that’s going to be a double deck but they’re all going up the A1 to the QMU.

The great value of our buses means that's only an extra £1 to do as would be on to a day ticket- but it's taking a pram on and off twice as many buses (hoping there's no one else with a pram who has won the race to the space) and the time waiting at the layover added to the journey.

That's not meant as an argumentative comment back to you - I appreciate the info of how it would be done using the buses, thank you.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

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McGills are worse than a man short. Fortunately I can rely on Lothian Country at the mo.

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McGills are rotten out my way too and my pals who stay in the Weej say it’s just as bad in the city too. An absolutely brutal company run by (alleged) gangsters.


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[Dunbar Hibee]

STV player adverts. Actually takes the piss.

[lord bunberry]

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The great value of our buses means that's only an extra £1 to do as would be on to a day ticket- but it's taking a pram on and off twice as many buses (hoping there's no one else with a pram who has won the race to the space) and the time waiting at the layover added to the journey.

That's not meant as an argumentative comment back to you - I appreciate the info of how it would be done using the buses, thank you.

Yeah it’s really frustrating when something like this happens. For some it will work out better, but obviously others like yourself it’s a pain.

[speedy_gonzales]

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STV player adverts. Actually takes the piss.

For a short while, I had something akin to PTSD with the whole ess tee vee dot tee vee slash player trail that they played morning noon and night 🙄

[Pretty Boy]

People who ask for something but are a bit vague, you go back asking a very clear question that demands them to be more specific and they clearly don't read it. Example from my work today:

Hi x

Can you confirm if it is xx you are looking or an xx style? The former is single use disposable whilst the latter is multiple use.

The reply:

Yes

[The Modfather]

The way my mother in law eats. She’s the most prim and proper person I know but she eats like a horse. Mouth open, lips smacking together. It’s like nails down a chalkboard.

On a similar vein, she is on holiday with us. When we’re watching a film at night her and my wife talk the whole way through it, inane drivel. It drives me nuts.

[Pretty Boy]

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The way my mother in law eats. She’s the most prim and proper person I know but she eats like a horse. Mouth open, lips smacking together. It’s like nails down a chalkboard.

On a similar vein, she is on holiday with us. When we’re watching a film at night her and my wife talk the whole way through it, inane drivel. It drives me nuts.

Do they then ask 'who's that?' 'what did he say?' and 'why are they there?' at an important point in the film because they haven't been paying attention whilst engaging in these drivel filled conversations?

That's been my film watching experience for the decade or more since I met my wife.

[The Modfather]

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Do they then ask 'who's that?' 'what did he say?' and 'why are they there?' at an important point in the film because they haven't been paying attention whilst engaging in these drivel filled conversations?

That's been my film watching experience for the decade or more since I met my wife.

Yep, it drives me nuts. Yet utter silence if they are watching some dire romcom. They watched some formulaic film with Ashton Kutcher & Reese Witherspoon last night while I read a book. A chimp could have followed the plot but you would think they were trying to follow a Christopher Nolan plot.

[Bridge hibs]

Someone eating crisps beside me, I know crisps are crunchy but ffs no need to be the loudest ****ing crisp cruncher on the planet, theres a difference crunching crisps with your mouth closed to having your ****ing gob wide open when crunching, try eating ****ing Skips instead ya prick 🤬

[Pretty Boy]

Lateness. I've said this before but it really gets on my nerves.

I was at Peter Kay at the Hydro last night. Doors opened at 6.30, ticket said show started at 8 prompt. 8.10 and there are still people streaming in. Same people then moaning like **** when the lights eventually went out at 8.15 and they had to try and find their seats in the dark.

Almost every single one of them who couldn't get to their seat on time managed to find the time to buy 6 pints that they were balancing in those cups that the handles all fit inside each other.

If it was up to me there would be a 5 minute grace period then doors would be closed and no one would be getting in. You've had 6 months to plan your journey, if you end up wasting your money then tough. Be more organised and forget the pints.

[McD]

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Lateness. I've said this before but it really gets on my nerves.

I was at Peter Kay at the Hydro last night. Doors opened at 6.30, ticket said show started at 8 prompt. 8.10 and there are still people streaming in. Same people then moaning like **** when the lights eventually went out at 8.15 and they had to try and find their seats in the dark.

Almost every single one of them who couldn't get to their seat on time managed to find the time to buy 6 pints that they were balancing in those cups that the handles all fit inside each other.

If it was up to me there would be a 5 minute grace period then doors would be closed and no one would be getting in. You've had 6 months to plan your journey, if you end up wasting your money then tough. Be more organised and forget the pints.

could not agree more. Had exactly the same experience at Peter Kay a few months ago, and also agree as a general point. Same with the cinema, football, any other sports events.

I’d also extend it to the people who are out to the bar 6,7,8+ times during a concert - just go to the pub and stream the album mate, it’s cheaper drink and you’ll not be missing any of the gig, unlike me who is constantly getting interrupted by your inability to enjoy the gig without having to shift for you every 10 minutes

[O'Rourke3]

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Lateness. I've said this before but it really gets on my nerves.

I was at Peter Kay at the Hydro last night. Doors opened at 6.30, ticket said show started at 8 prompt. 8.10 and there are still people streaming in. Same people then moaning like **** when the lights eventually went out at 8.15 and they had to try and find their seats in the dark.

Almost every single one of them who couldn't get to their seat on time managed to find the time to buy 6 pints that they were balancing in those cups that the handles all fit inside each other.

If it was up to me there would be a 5 minute grace period then doors would be closed and no one would be getting in. You've had 6 months to plan your journey, if you end up wasting your money then tough. Be more organised and forget the pints.

Went to Frankie Boyle in Carlisle a week or so back. Announcement just before the start. Anyone leaving the auditorium is not getting back in. You can listen to the remainder in the foyer. Sorted

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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Went to Frankie Boyle in Carlisle a week or so back. Announcement just before the start. Anyone leaving the auditorium is not getting back in. You can listen to the remainder in the foyer. Sorted

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Was that at The Sands Centre? I'm sure that happened when I went to see The Proclaimers there a few years ago.

[DH1875]

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Went to Frankie Boyle in Carlisle a week or so back. Announcement just before the start. Anyone leaving the auditorium is not getting back in. You can listen to the remainder in the foyer. Sorted

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What if you need a Brad Pitt though 🤔.

[Santa Cruz]

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could not agree more. Had exactly the same experience at Peter Kay a few months ago, and also agree as a general point. Same with the cinema, football, any other sports events.

I’d also extend it to the people who are out to the bar 6,7,8+ times during a concert - just go to the pub and stream the album mate, it’s cheaper drink and you’ll not be missing any of the gig, unlike me who is constantly getting interrupted by your inability to enjoy the gig without having to shift for you every 10 minutes

Apart from the 'peeve, was the show any good? Read mixed reviews. Really like Peter K, have never seen him live.

[McD]

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Apart from the 'peeve, was the show any good? Read mixed reviews. Really like Peter K, have never seen him live.

without giving anything away, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Large majority of it was great, a few bits I was less fussed about but that’s purely a personal experience, and certainly none of it was bad persay. I saw him at the hydro in late January, one of the ‘added later’ dates. My wife and I had both been keen to go, hadn’t seen him live before, but would definitely recommend.

PB will hopefully have enjoyed it too, I’m sure he’ll be able to add his thoughts

[Santa Cruz]

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without giving anything away, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Large majority of it was great, a few bits I was less fussed about but that’s purely a personal experience, and certainly none of it was bad persay. I saw him at the hydro in late January, one of the ‘added later’ dates. My wife and I had both been keen to go, hadn’t seen him live before, but would definitely recommend.

PB will hopefully have enjoyed it too, I’m sure he’ll be able to add his thoughts

Glad you enjoyed. Apologies for taking the thread of topic, thought maybe someone would have posted on the concerts/gigs threads, no doubt like you nobody wants to spoil it for others. I'll wait for the DVD release. Cheers for the reply.

[O'Rourke3]

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Was that at The Sands Centre? I'm sure that happened when I went to see The Proclaimers there a few years ago.

Yes. Same rules at The Playhouse next night.

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