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― stet (stet), Wednesday, 9 November 2005 23:32 (eighteen years ago) link

alex, you have one month left to save the poor boy.

― grimly fiendish (grimlord), Wednesday, 9 November 2005 23:34 (eighteen years ago) link

Madchen, guess who I was stood next to at half-time at the football (if you aren't reading the ILX Celebrity Sightings thread)...

http://bigbrother.gonna.co.uk/pics/dermotoleary1.jpg

I was wishing I had a camera on my phone so I could have taken a picture and sent it to you.

Vicky, I work between Central Station and Buchanan Street. Can you not even spare half an hour for a cup of coffee?

― ailsa (ailsa), Wednesday, 9 November 2005 23:48 (eighteen years ago) link

Ailsa, you sound like a panhandler.

― Alba (Alba), Thursday, 10 November 2005 08:55 (eighteen years ago) link

Alex, S1mon (and anyone else who fancies it), we should sort out that night out, in an attempt to at least make one of the crazy plans come true... Some time next week maybe? Trying Edinburgh I think, though. I want to go to the soft rock night at the Pond, but don't know anything about it. I'll have to find out.

― KeefW (kmw), Thursday, 10 November 2005 08:59 (eighteen years ago) link

I haf bought my ticket, and being a cheapskate it is non-negotiable. Also, I can't remember what time I get into Central Station, I don't get into Linlithgow until after 8, so i think it's after finishing time. I guess I could buy a single from buchanan st to linlithgow, depending on the timings.

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 10 November 2005 11:45 (eighteen years ago) link

But we will be trying Glasgow properly in the new year sometime. I tried to buy tickets last night, but there appears to be engineering work or something on the west coast line in January which would mean three changes and leaving london at 5pm and only arriving in glasgow at a couple of minutes to midnight.

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 10 November 2005 11:47 (eighteen years ago) link

I am coming

I can phone up and change if you wish?

― soul provider (Cozen), Thursday, 10 November 2005 13:16 (eighteen years ago) link

I tried to buy tickets last night, but there appears to be engineering work or something on the west coast line in January which would mean three changes and leaving london at 5pm and only arriving in glasgow at a couple of minutes to midnight.

What about the east coast line? I seem to usually end up using that anyway cause it usually has cheaper offers.

― Alba (Alba), Thursday, 10 November 2005 13:18 (eighteen years ago) link

Cozen, yay! Probably best if you do it because I am rub at these things. You can find the number on the internet can't you? Booking's in my surname I think. (Confession: I didn't actually book it either, for delegation is the key to getting things done, I find.)

Alext, yay! Are you going somewhere posher?

― Mädchen (Madchen), Thursday, 10 November 2005 14:10 (eighteen years ago) link

Ailsa, cor!

Vicky, soon!

― Mädchen (Madchen), Thursday, 10 November 2005 14:11 (eighteen years ago) link

gner's site was playing up as much as thetrainline last night, I got frustrated and gave up.

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 10 November 2005 14:39 (eighteen years ago) link

booked for 11

― soul provider (Cozen), Thursday, 10 November 2005 15:31 (eighteen years ago) link

Good lad :)

― Mädchen (Madchen), Thursday, 10 November 2005 15:45 (eighteen years ago) link

Are we any nearer to a pub yet, or are we stuck with Mono?

Also, have the Koshkemeerers remembered that it's a BYOB sort of place with a £2 corkage charge and no actual bouze being sold on the premises? Just thought I'd remind you so you can get your asses down to Vicky Wines in your lunch hours rather than chasing up dodgy Pollokshaws Road offies on the way...

― ailsa (ailsa), Thursday, 10 November 2005 18:20 (eighteen years ago) link

I like Mono, these days. I had my doubts at first.

― Ally C (Ally C), Thursday, 10 November 2005 19:04 (eighteen years ago) link

Vicky - check out Air Berlin's new STN-GLA service - £38 return if booked well in advance, last time I looked. Comfy seats, leg room, refreshments included.

I am not on commission, btw.

― Mooro (Mooro), Thursday, 10 November 2005 20:51 (eighteen years ago) link

worst thing abut Mono = staff who chat to their cool mates and ignore the fact you have been standing at the bar for 5 minutes.

― jed_ (jed), Thursday, 10 November 2005 20:55 (eighteen years ago) link

Try flying less! (the environment and that) (mind you I'm flying home at Christmas but there are reasons)

gner's site was playing up as much as thetrainline last night, I got frustrated and gave up.

But thetrainline is where I usually book my (east coast) trips! It's not just for Virgin. I never specify which line, but I suppose if you put 'via Edinburgh' then it should work. Or just say you only want one change, if the west coast is making you change three times cause of engineering work.

― Alba (Alba), Thursday, 10 November 2005 20:56 (eighteen years ago) link

I can't say I've experienced that, jed, but I do get a bit freaked out by the general indie-cool vibe of Mono sometimes. I'm like "You're fucking indie kids - you can't be all 'cool'. This is all wrong! It's like they tell me it is in America or something! Smile you twat!"

― Alba (Alba), Thursday, 10 November 2005 20:59 (eighteen years ago) link

jed OTM, but utter uselessness of those bar monkeys is more than that. They all serve like it's their first night on the job. Befuddled expressions in place, they pick at random from the bar instead of sticking to one section --- which means they're always falling over each other; they seem surprised that they sell drinks:
"a pint of blanc please"
"a what?"
"a pint of blanc please"
"uhh okkaay"
And then when the money bit comes they look like scared little boys if you give them a credit card, or if it's cash they mill hopelessly around the till prodding the big buttons like 85-year-olds at a hospital WRVS trying to work their new espresso machine.

And to top it off, they use warm glasses fresh from the washer.

― stet (stet), Thursday, 10 November 2005 22:17 (eighteen years ago) link

The best thing about Mono - knowing one or two of the bar staff who will see you and serve you quickly. And give you chilled glasses from the fridge. Different strokes.

― Ally C (Ally C), Thursday, 10 November 2005 22:43 (eighteen years ago) link

So what you're saying is that you're becoming some kind of cunt?

― Alba (Alba), Thursday, 10 November 2005 22:58 (eighteen years ago) link

but that's true of any pub -- it's just that you can go in those pubs for the first time and not feel like you're witnessing When Barmen … Attack!

That blanc thing happened to some poor chump ahead of me at the crush on Saturday night. I stood for about five minutes watching various people get mauled in the apathy engine, and wandered off righteously angry. Er, and went back ten minutes later to buy a drink. Can't beat the man.

(Sorry if they're your friends though)
xpost

― stet (stet), Thursday, 10 November 2005 23:15 (eighteen years ago) link

yes

xpost

yes!

who cares whose friends they are. stet OTM.

― jed_ (jed), Thursday, 10 November 2005 23:41 (eighteen years ago) link

OK, if we go to Mono, I'm giving my money to Ally C and letting him go to the bar.

I take it we *are* going to Mono then, despite grumblings to the contrary. What time?

― ailsa (ailsa), Thursday, 10 November 2005 23:48 (eighteen years ago) link

I am not 'becoming' a cunt. I have been a cunt for quite some time, now.

― Ally C (Ally C), Friday, 11 November 2005 00:31 (eighteen years ago) link

If we go to Mono, we let Ally go to the bar and pay for us with his own money.

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 06:55 (eighteen years ago) link

It's going to be a bit windy, I here.

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 07:01 (eighteen years ago) link

In my defence, I have just woken up.

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 07:07 (eighteen years ago) link

The bar staff in Mono are lovely. I know it can take ages to get served when there's a gig on, but then that's the case everywhere. Paul and everyone were really helpful and accomodating when we did the Beard 4 launch there. So nyaahh! ;)

― Stew (stew s), Friday, 11 November 2005 08:15 (eighteen years ago) link

That's because your Beard magazine was a passport to indie scenesterism, Stew.

― Alba (Alba), Friday, 11 November 2005 09:12 (eighteen years ago) link

Take care when driving on exposed routes such as bridges, or high open roads, delay your journey or find alternative routes if possible.

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 12:07 (eighteen years ago) link

lovely != efficient, stew :)

that said, i now get chilled glasses with a coating of ice on them. for some reason.

so, tonight. shall i just meet you all in koshkemeer at 8, then?

― grimly fiendish (grimlord), Friday, 11 November 2005 12:36 (eighteen years ago) link

OK, if we don't get blown off the bridge.

Nonsouthsiders: Mono any time before about 7.30pm?

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 12:50 (eighteen years ago) link

what time are people going to mono? straight from work?

― cozen (Cozen), Friday, 11 November 2005 13:15 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll be at Mono by 7, hopefully sooner. As long as Skypark doesn't get blown down that is.

― stew (logged out), Friday, 11 November 2005 13:39 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll be there 6.15 or so.

― Alba (Alba), Friday, 11 November 2005 13:40 (eighteen years ago) link

I guess I'll go ogle women in borders again

― cozen (Cozen), Friday, 11 November 2005 13:44 (eighteen years ago) link

I leave work at 5.00 but want to have a bath or maybe a shower if time's short. I can't see us getting to Mono before 7pm, especially with Stet's tardy habits.

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 14:12 (eighteen years ago) link

Are you two still infectious?

― Alba (Alba), Friday, 11 November 2005 14:57 (eighteen years ago) link

I'll be in mono at some point. Not too sure when. No later than 7 I would imagine. I am also slightly handicapped by only knowing a couple of other people who are going. Would it be useful if I posted a photo of myself, if I can find one?

― hmmm (hmmm), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:28 (eighteen years ago) link

yes.

― jed_ (jed), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:29 (eighteen years ago) link

Right, hang on.

― hmmm (hmmm), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:32 (eighteen years ago) link

if i try flying less, i won't be able to try glasgow for nye. environment loses out in the face of my unquenchable appetite for party.

― lauren (laurenp), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:36 (eighteen years ago) link

http://www.geocities.com/simpsonneil/board6.jpg

I am on the left.

― hmmm (hmmm), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:36 (eighteen years ago) link

you should change your name to mmmm.... ;)

― jed_ (jed), Friday, 11 November 2005 15:38 (eighteen years ago) link

jed, are you coming?

I heard DFA are in town... anyone?

― cozen (Cozen), Friday, 11 November 2005 16:05 (eighteen years ago) link

hmmm, were you at Dave's birthday thing at what used to be the Carnarvon, or am I confusing you with somebody else?

― Mädchen (Madchen), Friday, 11 November 2005 16:48 (eighteen years ago) link

hmmm, if it wasn't for the fact i know i know you, if you see what i mean, i wouldn't recognise you at all. you look utterly rockin',

― grimly fiendish (grimlord), Friday, 11 November 2005 16:49 (eighteen years ago) link

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