Month: June 2009

  • building works everywhere

    lots of concrete buildings being made in Glasgow to get ready for the commonwealth games – three hotels – one on bothwell street, another at blythswood square  and one at the clyde waterfront all boasting conference amenities etc  and all in the heart of Glasgow. not only that but SECC is also having a large […]

  • coming to a street near you

    in my backyard yep no matter how much you may fight the flu it is spreading creepily for the moment.  Just in our neighbourhood a 3 year old has been diagnosed with it. hygiene is the key wash your hands, use disposable tissues and chuck them in the bin not in your pocket after use.  […]

  • flu pigs of death

    well today the day started with beautiful sunshine – Queens Park was full of people wandering around or watching the pond and discussing things with friends and children playing.  Town was busy and everyone was smiling.  what a difference a bit of sun makes. We of course did not go to the new cafe room […]

  • Coliseum no more

    Passed what used to be the old coliseum – magic wee picture hall years ago that became a bingo hall but started it’s life as a theatre in 1905.  There was a wee bit of a fire at the end of May this year and now it is no more – all knocked down and […]

  • Scottish Ballet – Tramway

    Passed the new Scottish Ballet building at the old Tramway place on the way into the centre and the building looks really lovely from the outside.  Looks much better than i had expected it to – can’t wait till it’s finished so i can go and do a wee nosey inside. Remember going to the […]