andy rhodes fancy watch Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Letham is pish, Tulloch is pish, the 208 is pish. Actually stayed in them all so I'm quite informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 So did my dad when he was a wee boy - he grew up on Kenmore Terrace - , then got the opportunity to buy it in the 80's.It's been extended etc., over recent years. I wouldn't mind a peek inside it to see how its changed.Born in 133 Rannoch Rd, grew up in 139. fazman1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208saint Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I was pals with young Dave Paton we went to the same primary school and then onto the High school together.I was brought up from the age of 5 to 11 in Firbank road. Good community spirit everyone helping everyone else.Mon the letham team!Braw place stayed there from 70 to 89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazman1977 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Born in 133 Rannoch Rd, grew up in 139.just a few doors along then!the bungalow is #123 babychunder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 just a few doors along then!the bungalow is #123I also remember the scaffie's hut next door, used to go in there for a fly smoke wi auld Davie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Crikey!!!!70 to 89 Could ye no make up yer mind whit side o' the road ye liked best? Edited May 20, 2016 by HOODLUM65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Not the words of slf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I also remember the scaffie's hut next door, used to go in there for a fly smoke wi auld Davie.Forgot all about that when he swept round tweedsmuir used to give me aw the marbles he fished out the condies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Forgot all about that when he swept round tweedsmuir used to give me aw the marbles he fished out the condiesTook pity on you??Gee, you started early, begging on the streets.Now you're in the pubs begging drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Took pity on you??Gee, you started early, begging on the streets.Now you're in the pubs begging drink.I bow to the master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Luncarty born but have spent many years staying in the "toon".... North muirtons Bute drive, then a few years in Lethams Tarvie place, back to North Muirtons Jura street now residing in Tullochs Braken brae. Can certainly say each place has had its pros and cons but wouldn't class any of them as "shite holes" maybe I'm easily pleased. Noo I'm an auld grandad I'm looking at moving on again, with luncarty/Stanley being the most likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_saint Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I can't believe you're actually defending what you said by offending people further. Naturally lots of people would rather live in a 7 bed Victorian villa on Kinnoull hill than a 3 bedroom former council house in Tulloch but for 99% of people that's a bit far reaching. I don't actually know anyone who could afford to live there. I've only met two people in my entire life who have lived there and neither of them do now, as it was their parents houses. In Tulloch, the street I live on is full of people who own their own homes, we all have cars and work for a living. There are a few young couples and families starting out in life plus a good few retired couples (who used to work, funnily enough). There's no trouble, everyone knows everyone else and lots of us have lived here for a very long time. The houses don't look as nice as the ones in Oakbank or Kinnoull Hill and its maybe not your cup of snobbish tea but to describe it as a "shite part of town" is offensive to the people who live there. There are small pockets that are perhaps less desirable (I.e. down by the shops) in both Letham and Tulloch but by and large, no problems. Certainly in Tulloch, people take pride in their gardens, there's no rubbish strewn about or stuff lying dumped about the place. I don't go to Letham much so can't say too much about it but know lots of people who live there who never complain about it. The 208 in its current state is not pleasant and nobody has disagreed with you there. I said it has potential to be something better and outlined the ways in which that could happen. You're just assuming the area it's in is full of folk who can't afford to eat out or go out for a few drinks therefore couldn't support it. I'm sure that may be true for some people but I'm telling you - from personal experience, having actually lived here - that your view point doesn't actually speak for the majority. You are making a crass generalisation based on an ignorant opinion of the place. I have plenty of disposable income and regularly eat out. Incidentally I know a few people who live in Oakbank who don't have a lot of disposable income because they've rooked themselves trying to live in a house they can barely afford. Stop being so narrow minded and judgemental. Its been a while, and maybe you should refresh your post.At no point did i say anything derogatory about the folk who lived in the likes of letham or tulloch. i made no reference to them having no disposable income, not owning their own homes, not being able to eat out, or bizarrely having a rubbish strewn garden. I dont think i commented on the residents of those estates at all.I simply pointed out most folk would , if given a chance, prefer to live in a nicer neighbourhood. Thats not snobbishness narrowminded or judgemental, its reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Its been a while, and maybe you should refresh your post.At no point did i say anything derogatory about the folk who lived in the likes of letham or tulloch. i made no reference to them having no disposable income, not owning their own homes, not being able to eat out, or bizarrely having a rubbish strewn garden. I dont think i commented on the residents of those estates at all.I simply pointed out most folk would , if given a chance, prefer to live in a nicer neighbourhood. Thats not snobbishness narrowminded or judgemental, its reality. she's on her high horse and your talking bollocks.Have you actually asked the majority of letham and tulloch residents there opinions ? Reality suggests you just conjured up a viewpoint from your own feverish imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The Schemies are revolting ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussie Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Bit of a fall from grace for this place. Saw it when passing by the other week going to the Cremmie.I used to have the occassional pint in there back in the early 80s and it was ok as a pit stop. Back then I think they were making money from DHSS Bed and Breakfast which is probably what kept the thing going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The Schemies are revolting ; )The Schemies have always been revolting (apart from folk fae Craigie of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The Schemies have always been revolting (apart from folk fae Craigie of course) Which part of Craigie though? The posh bit or the revolting bit Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Which part of Craigie though? The posh bit or the revolting bit Anywhere more than 2 streets away from the West End Bowling Green isn't worth knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Craigie might be posher than Letham or Tulloch, but we're still aw Jock Tamson's bairns. Even you Canuck Saint. sixties saintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Craigie is great. I had one Granny who lived in Darnhall Drive and the other in Orchard Place. I spent a huge part of my child hood between the two which was well connected by craigie burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gort Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I stayed in a scheme once but we moved to the Hilltown in 1971, would never go back to a scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Craigie is a shite hole full of pussies. Houses that have round Windows ? What's that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussie Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Craigie is a shite hole full of pussies. Houses that have round Windows ? What's that all about?Hmm..thats interesting...folk in Craigie have round laptops and software? No wonder it full of cat lovers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hmm..thats interesting...folk in Craigie have round laptops and software? No wonder it full of cat lovers..Did that sound funny in your head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Craigie is a shite hole full of pussies. Houses that have round Windows ? What's that all about?Home of the Toi, now they were pussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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