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is the alpen lodge really a decent boozer? that bit of hope street is a bit weird, once had to leave the park lane - bar right next to the alpen lodge - about a minute after arriving because a regular was gieing me the heavy growlers and I was feart of getting ma haw maws booted.

the two-heided man has always intrigued me as well...

― corbyn's gallus (jim in glasgow), Friday, July 24, 2015 6:22 PM Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

I like to keep the bottom of Hope St as strictly a "one more ill advised wee vodka before the last train" thing.

I was in the Alpen Lodge with a colleague the other week. Everyone stared at us like we'd just wandered in off the moors talking out loud about their family werewolf.

Denholms is the king of the last-sneaky-dram-before-the-train pubs.

who's in and what time is good?

The train takes about an hour I think so I'll try to be there by 6.30-7.

Earlier if I can.

See you all tomorrow!

great! i take it some will be working in town and not going home first? how does from 6.30 sound?

I'm hoping to get up for a bit, but something's come up and I'm not sure what time I'll be free. Will do my best though, be nice to see folk!

I do have to work late tomorrow, but should be at the Art School by 8pm at the latest.

I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight in the end I'm afraid, just too many deadlines piling up. If I can nip up it will be early on though.

Hmmm I am really struggling with deadlines, too - need to get pages off to a client before the weekend - would a reschedule be better?

Never change, glasgow.

Let's ask xyz. I'm fairly easy and could do next week if required. I guess if depends onejo was coming in the first place!

Thanks jed, next week would really be better for me - but as you say, it's xyz who has to travel.

Alternatively, I could come up to Edinburgh one evening - still getting my head round the capital, even after all this time, so always happy to visit it.

Preferred this week as I might be a bit busier next week but I like to think I'll be able to work around.

Lets make it for next week - would Tuesday be ok for people?

Next Tuesday much better for me, sorry for the inconvenience xyzzzz

No worries. if others can confirm on a day - think the earlier in the week the better it will be (suspect there will be a leaving do I won't be able to get out of)

I *should* be able to make Tuesday.

mono?

:-)

Love ya, Glasgow.

Just to let you all that Wednesday is occupied so tomorrow is the best day (perhaps thursday but lets stick to what we said if that's ok :-))

See you tomorrow (should be there by 7pm at the latest)

Will do my very best!

Great - see as many of you as poss then.

I'll be there. Looking forward to meeting Ward too, f*cking disgrace we've never met. How about Onimo, who I've never met either!

Is it still mono?

(I kid I kid)

Is it the Vale or the Art School - I lost track somewhere. I shall try to get along for a couple of beers and to meet everyone.

I'm curious about what put you guys off Mono. Isn't the vegan food is it?

Its at the art school, Scott street, keeping it straight for everyone (as well as myself)

xp I think it's ok tbh

iirc it became something of a running gag that no-one could ever think of anywhere else to meet up for a drink in a city full of pubs & drunks

this is me by the time I reach Scott St from my work

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My objection to mono is that it's a big echoey atmosphereless shell. But lots of people I know like it. It's definitely been a good thing for the city.

Yes, also very bad service at Mono. Prefer it as a gig venue over 13th Note and Stereo, tho.

Even more of a fucking disgrace - I've never been to the Art School before! So it is good to meet new people and go to new places. Character building.

Will prob go home first, so 7pm might be a bit tight, but won't be far off that.

The vic bar is closed for a refurb. I just went past.

er, the art school website doesn't say anything?

Taxi driver BANNED after he allegedly asked women to urinate in the back of his cab instead of paying
No good.

Mono?

How about Bon Accord - walking distance the centre with (usually) decent beer choices.

Or the Pot Still?

LOL

My suggestion was going to be the CCA, as it's just round the corner from the Art School and should be easy enough to find for a novice to the city (Bon Accord a little trickier) - Pot Still good shout too

glasglol

Pot still looks like a nice pub - is that ok everyone? - should be able to make my way there from queen street.

kinda awesome cca have a saramago cafe.

So...

POT STILL AT 7PM
AGREED?
NO CHANGES ALLOWED!

PS. If Ailsa is reading this I've lost your phone # (again) & sent you an email. Could you send me a text if you don't have email access?

All good - see you all shortly.

Contact made with onimo, all good. Will try and pop in for one or two but have to take it easy.

I'm in. It's busy. I have no idea who I'm looking for.

If anyone else is in the Pot Still I'm the lonely guy thinking baout things and browsing on my phone at the big pillar.

I am also the only man here wearing a tie. (savages)

I hope you were found.

I was!

Well done everyone. You managed to get plural ilxors in a pub in Glasgow. This achievement cannot be underestimated.

Yes! Excellent. I spotted Onimo without recourse to this thread. Very proud. Great to meet new and familiar faces. We could easily do this every few months so let's try x

Much fond talk was had of madchen, stet, rjg, alba, keith and many others so if your ears were burning that was the cause.