Category Archives: Edinburgh

The recession

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

The recession, or what recession. The chaps in the pub seem to be very busy. I have not met anyone who does not have enough work. Commenting this sorry in Twitter, it was deemed I must come from an affluent … Continue reading →

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Holy Mackerel

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Steve

Thursday night decided it was an eating night.  Thought I would have a Thai meal, so walked over to Thistle Street to try Dusit.  Dusit is probably the best Thai Restaurant in Edinburgh.  It is small and looked rather full … Continue reading →

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Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Steve

Wednesday night in Edinburgh, the rain stopped and the sun came out to play.  Even managed to capture a picture of the sun on the Crags through my hotel bedroom window.  So with the dry weather, and the festival, it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Gallery

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Announcing my Edinburgh Gallery.

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I am back in town

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Yes I am back in Edinburgh for a short stay, and the weather has welcomed me with a vengeance.  It has rained pretty well all day.  The festival is in full swing, but tonight I have taken it easy, eaten … Continue reading →

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Leave My Blues At Home

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Steve

My last two days in Edinburgh are over.   I am not sure when I will be back there.  I had a pleasant evening exploring a number of hostelries in the city and sampling a few malts.  One a small bar … Continue reading →

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ASHES TO ASHES

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Steve

As I booked my flight to Edinburgh, the Icelanders decided it was time to resurrect their volcano. Just before I turned the lights off at midnight, I thought I had better check my flight to Edinburgh. Easyjet was warning all … Continue reading →

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We’re walking in the air

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Steve

I am still sitting here in Luton airport, waiting and waiting.  I am most definitely not flying.  As I drove to Luton this morning the snow started to settle.  A little longer journey than usual, due to the cautious nature … Continue reading →

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Home again, home again, jiggity jig

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Steve

Wednesday was slumming it night.  Haggis, neaps and tatties in the Last Drop, named after the gallows on Grassmarket. Then on to Whistle Binkies for some musical entertainment. Thursday, another nice but cold day. Stay in evening today.  Spent the … Continue reading →

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Second week in Edinburgh Monday

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Steve

Arrived in plenty of time, queues minimal in Luton, more staff on security, though lots of rug rats running around.  Must be half term or something.  Glad I am not flying to Faro, Easyjet don’t seem to have anyone to … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh and Bradford

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Steve

It’s been a busy week using up my carbon credits; up before six to catch the Easyjet to Edinburgh to start a project with my favourite client.  I was back in their office in Dundas Street where I had started … Continue reading →

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