Edinburgh chat thread

NoCrackHaving · 28-02-2018 6:24pm

Went home from work at lunchtime. It's pure bitter out there, interesting to see what it'll be like overnight.

jimmii · 28-02-2018 8:57pm

That was a fun afternoon!! Fair play to the bus drivers for still going all evening.

jimmii · 28-02-2018 10:24pm

Never seen anything like this before :eek:

Bebo stunnah · 28-02-2018 11:19pm

Took me well over 2 hours to get from Leith to Slateford this afternoon, the tailbacks were something else!
Getting off the bus it was easy to see why; all the cars were struggling for grip. The wind has eased off a bit, so it doesn't feel anywhere near as cold as earlier.

Rex Manning · 01-03-2018 11:41am

The office is closed and the pubs are open, seems a biteen of a session might be unavoidable

biketard · 01-03-2018 12:42pm

Dammit, our office is open as usual. Didn't even get away early yesterday.

It was actually a lovely walk in this morning, but I think I got really lucky as the sun was out and there was no wind at the time.

Michael D Not Higgins · 01-03-2018 12:54pm

A colleague lives out in the Borders and had 2 feet of snow this morning. Might be more by now.

NoCrackHaving · 01-03-2018 5:08pm

It keeps looking as if it's going to stop and then whoosh another hour long snow storm hits - solid 30-40 cm here in the city centre.

Michael D Not Higgins · 01-03-2018 5:33pm

NoCrackHaving wrote: »

It keeps looking as if it's going to stop and then whoosh another hour long snow storm hits - solid 30-40 cm here in the city centre.

It was drifting up against the door here as well. I had to brush some of it away earlier. Looks like another work from home day tomorrow as I doubt it's gonna be safe enough to travel then either.

biketard · 01-03-2018 5:58pm

Crap. It's not looking nice for walking home out there at all. Oh well, here goes...

jimmii · 01-03-2018 8:11pm

I used to have a fence here!

biketard · 02-03-2018 11:49am

So my sister-in-law was due to fly to Taiwan (via Doha) this morning at 7:45. Finally got confirmation late last night that it was (amazingly) still on schedule. I mean that's great and all, and the 100 airport bus was thankfully still running, but it did mean she needed to be dropped off at Waverly Bridge at 5 am. The main roads were pretty good, but getting out of the side street I'd been parked in for the past three days was quite an adventure.

jimmii · 02-03-2018 12:16pm

Fort was open today they were getting a fair bit of bashing for it on social media! I'm certainly not driving anywhere unless it's essential!

That could involve going for milk though scotmid, coop, day to day and Lidl all out ffs!

Michael D Not Higgins · 02-03-2018 2:02pm

What's left in the shops? I'm about to venture out but wondering if it's worth my time.

jimmii · 02-03-2018 2:18pm

Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »

What's left in the shops? I'm about to venture out but wondering if it's worth my time.

Milk and bread were all gone when I ventured out earlier. Greggs was open though!

Rex Manning · 03-03-2018 12:03am

sounds like it'll be back to normal by monday, a colder version of normal but i'll take it! Gone through a lot of beer and 3 series of The Wire over the last couple of days

razorblunt · 03-03-2018 5:25pm

Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »

What's left in the shops? I'm about to venture out but wondering if it's worth my time.

Plenty in Morrison's Livingston. There were only a dozen semi skimmed milk left but they confirmed there's more in the back.
I went there coming back from the gym, yes I was THAT guy in shorts!

Fysh · 06-03-2018 6:21pm

Lads, it's feckin' cold out but I'm beyond happy at how much of the snow has melted. Just wish I hadn't left ondnof my gloves at home this morning...

biketard · 06-03-2018 6:25pm

Fysh wrote: »

Lads, it's feckin' cold out but I'm beyond happy at how much of the snow has melted.

Yeah, me too. Never been so happy to walk into work in freezing cold rain.

Fysh · 04-04-2018 2:59pm

Ffs with the snow again >:(

Already got so soaked on the way to work I had to change my trousers when I got to the office. It's a fierce winter we're having this spring eh?

jimmii · 04-04-2018 7:16pm

It's ridiculous isn't it!! Wife was saying Morningside was snowing all day just so bizarre. Looks like tomorrow shouldn't be too bad. We better be due a dam good summer after this!

Rex Manning · 04-04-2018 9:04pm

The only thing worse than the weather is the state of the roads lately. they seem to be made of biscuits with the amount of potholes that have appeared lately

jimmii · 04-04-2018 11:42pm

Yeah they rally have fallen apart some Jon trying to dodge them!

razorblunt · 06-04-2018 1:03pm

Those potholes are absolutely lethal.
By the way if someone gets injured driving, cycling, walking over one, the council can't be blamed if they haven't been told about it beforehand!

razorblunt · 11-04-2018 2:23pm

I've moved office so I'm at the opposite end of town now.
Tried a new barber today ... what an experience!

Hot face towel, head, neck and shoulder massage, I was NOT expecting that!

Barbarossa on Morrison Street if anyone is looking for a barber down that end of town.

Fysh · 16-04-2018 5:37pm

So who's planning an impromptu barbecue if Thursday's weather turns out to be as nice as promised? I'm seriously tempted, but also can't be arsed with the hassle...however, refreshing alcoholic ginger beer type beverages in the sun will most likely happen

Fysh · 19-04-2018 5:25pm

Taps aff lads

biketard · 20-04-2018 2:14pm

Holy crap it's lovely out there. Just spent my lunch hour sitting in the Botanics (just round the corner from my office--what a luxury). Bliss.

razorblunt · 28-04-2018 10:50pm

Vue cinema in Livingston is £8 for a VIP seat ticket. Not bad at all.
Generally quieter too, came in handy for Avengers today.

razorblunt · 28-05-2018 10:55am

Finally got around to using the ODEON Lux in Wester Hailes. What a spot.
Plush surroundings, all recliner seats. Pizza and chicken strips available, full bar and coffee shop.

Battleflag · 28-05-2018 12:30pm

Saw Baby Driver in the Dominion a few months back, never been to a cinema like it before. Table service, recliner seats, alcohol! If you haven't been I would advise treating yourself

razorblunt · 28-05-2018 12:48pm

Yeah, they pop up on Groupon every now and then too, which makes it even sweeter.

Complete opposite end of town for me now though, but I used to visit a lot.
Only other caveat is that I probably wouldn't see a "traditional" blockbuster there.

Rex Manning · 28-05-2018 8:14pm

used to live next to fountainbridge and had the unlimited card in cineworld. Was great, any excuse to go there - too hot/cold outside, hungover, any reason at all. Now i'm beside a odeon and the choice of film is terrible - got their version of the unlimited card without realising how bad their choice is and have only been about 5 times this year

jimmii · 28-05-2018 10:00pm

We have unlimited cards too have had them for years saved a fortune as we go a lot. One of the few companies where their membership system applies to Ireland too which was handy as we were back and forth a lot. When ODEON launched limitless we signed up them realised how crap their selection was too and were quick enough to be able to cancel it!

razorblunt · 29-05-2018 10:39am

I didn't actually realise there would be a distance that vast between Odeon and the others.
I used to be Unlimited with Cineworld too but with Vue Livingston and now this Odeon almost equidistance for me I'll just pick and choose as I go I think.

razorblunt · 24-08-2018 12:36pm

https://www.gumtree.com/p/property-to-rent/spacious-one-bedroom-flat-tollcross/1311179624

£920 per MONTH for a bedroom in a 2 bed flat. That's surely not the norm is it?
That's pretty much my mortgage!

Fysh · 24-08-2018 3:45pm

razorblunt wrote: »

https://www.gumtree.com/p/property-to-rent/spacious-one-bedroom-flat-tollcross/1311179624

£920 per MONTH for a bedroom in a 2 bed flat. That's surely not the norm is it?
That's pretty much my mortgage!

Uh....that ad reads as being for a 1-bed flat in Tollcross for 1 or 2 people. Maybe it's been changed?

I mean, don't get me wrong, it's still spendy for a 1-bed but Tollcross is pretty central so demand will be there. Plus this time of year people always chance their arm and ask for higher rent because so much accommodation has been taken over by Fringe stuff.

jimmii · 24-08-2018 7:07pm

Fringe is well over by the time it's available though. They probably have it rented out at some bonkers rate for the summer too! I like how it says no students like there would be a huge amount of them at that price!

I haven't looked at rent prices in years but didn't think they'd be up at these sort of levels. For a one bed in Edinburgh you'd expecting a stunning finish but it looks pretty standard.

razorblunt · 27-08-2018 1:56pm

Ah, when I read it, it was marked as "double bed to rent in Tollcross" rather than a 1 bed!
Makes a bit more sense. The landlord must have so many properties he's losing the run of himself!

... or herself!

Fysh · 27-08-2018 2:37pm

jimmii wrote: »

Fringe is well over by the time it's available though. They probably have it rented out at some bonkers rate for the summer too! I like how it says no students like there would be a huge amount of them at that price!

I haven't looked at rent prices in years but didn't think they'd be up at these sort of levels. For a one bed in Edinburgh you'd expecting a stunning finish but it looks pretty standard.

Yes, but if you've given notice (or been given notice) at the start of August you don't have a lot of choice in the matter and will be hunting while demand is bananas and availability is dreadful due to short term lets. Believe me, I know - I didn't do enough research when we move up here and was one of the suckers trying to find a place in that sort of situation a few years back

Based on what I saw the last time we moved flat, that price isn't particularly outrageous. I mean, if you're a normal human who has lived anywhere else (or even just seen rental prices for other similarly sized cities) it's ridiculous, but it's par for the course in Edinburgh as far as I can tell (I recall seeing a small 1-bed place about 10 mins from Haymarket that was going for more than what we're currently paying for a nice spacious 2-bed about 10 mins from the West End, for example - and that had no shortage of prospective tenants...).

razorblunt · 18-10-2018 2:49pm

Decorations are up on The Dome!

jimmii · 18-10-2018 3:10pm

They were putting them up outside our house yesterday I was like wtf lads!

razorblunt · 24-10-2018 1:43pm

They cut down all the trees in Princes Street Gardens where the Markets will be.
Awful shame, apparently getting replaced in the Spring (2019 vs 2021 on differing accounts).

razorblunt · 20-11-2018 11:26am

Xmas Markets are open.

jimmii · 20-11-2018 6:00pm

Went on Sunday it was manic won't be going on a weekend day again! Same stalls as always but the foods good!

If you like getting the little mugs the only one that seemed to be doing the was the one by the door to the both bar.

KevinCavan · 20-11-2018 6:08pm

What is the average monthly rent around the city?

jimmii · 20-11-2018 7:39pm

Varies hugely like most cities. In old Edinburgh it's pretty expensive but in the suburbs you can get a place in a reasonable area for not too much.

Realistically to rent a 1bed in a decent area or studio in a slightly nicer area you're looking at ~£600/month entry level and if you're looking for a nice place to live as a couple then probably ~£800.

KevinCavan · 20-11-2018 9:24pm

jimmii wrote: »

Varies hugely like most cities. In old Edinburgh it's pretty expensive but in the suburbs you can get a place in a reasonable area for not too much.

Realistically to rent a 1bed in a decent area or studio in a slightly nicer area you're looking at ~£600/month entry level and if you're looking for a nice place to live as a couple then probably ~£800.

It’s a bit calmer than Dublin and Cork then (the rental market)?

jimmii · 20-11-2018 10:22pm

KevinCavan wrote: »

It’s a bit calmer than Dublin and Cork then (the rental market)?

Haven't rented in a few years so not sure how competitive it is but in Edinburgh property moves very quick on average it takes 19 days to sell a house. Prices in Edinburgh and the lothians are increasing much higher than the UK average so no doubt rent follows the same pattern. Dont forget your council tax that adds a decent chunk to your outgoings!

razorblunt · 21-11-2018 9:58am

If you want a decent 2 bed (with en suite) in a new build, within 3 miles of the city, you're looking at ~£850/£900.

East Pilton is always my benchmark for rent.
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/49738277?search_identifier=e6232d00f48b22b7fe1c9231ec3d255b

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