Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 11:16am Tue 29 May 07
Yeah just what we need !! Another hotel for souless tourists who turn the city into a richmans playground. I am sure owners of the massage parlours will be delighted by this development.....
Yeah just what we need !! Another hotel for souless tourists who turn the city into a richmans playground. I am sure owners of the massage parlours will be delighted by this development.....
Posted by: franco-german on 11:27am Tue 29 May 07
yeah good point, the council should block the plans and build a brothel there.
yeah good point, the council should block the plans and build a brothel there.
Posted by: charlie mckenzie, glasgow on 11:29am Tue 29 May 07
excellent news...200 more jobs....lots more tourists spending thier money in glasgow shops..glasgow needs more hotels to meet the ever increasing demand from tourism. how can this be bad MEEP.im guessing that you have never left glasgow as a tourist or are you just a misery guts who wants glasgow to stand still and turn away soul-less toursists at the airport. i think a wee trip to the sauna might do you the world of good...this is glasgow not amsterdam,,relax.gla
sgow tourism is booming , get on board or go live in cumbernauld .
excellent news...200 more jobs....lots more tourists spending thier money in glasgow shops..glasgow needs more hotels to meet the ever increasing demand from tourism. how can this be bad MEEP.im guessing that you have never left glasgow as a tourist or are you just a misery guts who wants glasgow to stand still and turn away soul-less toursists at the airport. i think a wee trip to the sauna might do you the world of good...this is glasgow not amsterdam,,relax.gla
sgow tourism is booming , get on board or go live in cumbernauld .
Posted by: Dave, Glasgow on 11:39am Tue 29 May 07
Got it in one Charlie. Seems like most folk on here would be quite happy to see Glasgow frozen in time. I agree this is excellent news. More jobs, more tourists, more money, AND more businessmen - just possibly thinking about investing their business here, Meep?
Glasgow has come a long way in recent years, and is still ploughing ahead! Well done Glasgow!
Got it in one Charlie. Seems like most folk on here would be quite happy to see Glasgow frozen in time. I agree this is excellent news. More jobs, more tourists, more money, AND more businessmen - just possibly thinking about investing their business here, Meep?
Glasgow has come a long way in recent years, and is still ploughing ahead! Well done Glasgow!
Posted by: Bruce, Glasgow on 11:40am Tue 29 May 07
It's about time we got some good-quality 5 star hotels in Glasgow. Only then, can we start to rival Edinburgh and London in the business stakes.
It's about time we got some good-quality 5 star hotels in Glasgow. Only then, can we start to rival Edinburgh and London in the business stakes.
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 12:02pm Tue 29 May 07
Who is the tourism good for exactly. The benefits of this tourism hasnt filtered down to the whole of Glasgow.In terms of poverty levles Glasgow is still there and the tourist developments have not made any diffrence to reducing the poverty levels in Glasgow.So this argument that hotels will help Glasgow are false and dishonest.
Who is the tourism good for exactly. The benefits of this tourism hasnt filtered down to the whole of Glasgow.In terms of poverty levles Glasgow is still there and the tourist developments have not made any diffrence to reducing the poverty levels in Glasgow.So this argument that hotels will help Glasgow are false and dishonest.
Posted by: Mike, Partick on 12:19pm Tue 29 May 07
Meep & Franco-Germand - given that you are down on building a hotel that creates jobs and also down on tourists coming to the city, what exactly would be your ideas for improving Glasgow? Or are you simply the type of people who stand on the side lines and criticise but have no coherent plans yourselves?
Meep & Franco-Germand - given that you are down on building a hotel that creates jobs and also down on tourists coming to the city, what exactly would be your ideas for improving Glasgow? Or are you simply the type of people who stand on the side lines and criticise but have no coherent plans yourselves?
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 12:28pm Tue 29 May 07
Before you all slag off Meep, does Glasgow really need to create more minimum wage jobs (forget about managers etc, i'm, talking about porters, cleaners.)
Our benefit scroungers won't get off their butts to work in a hotel for the minimum wage. So looks like this hotel is going to benefit more Eastern Europeans and that is it.
The Holiday Inn is a good example. Half of the maids and porters struggle with English.
Before you all slag off Meep, does Glasgow really need to create more minimum wage jobs (forget about managers etc, i'm, talking about porters, cleaners.)
Our benefit scroungers won't get off their butts to work in a hotel for the minimum wage. So looks like this hotel is going to benefit more Eastern Europeans and that is it.
The Holiday Inn is a good example. Half of the maids and porters struggle with English.
Posted by: jkr, Lochwinnoch Greater Glasgow on 12:32pm Tue 29 May 07
This is great news for Glasgow and our tourist and business trade. Every great city in the world has poverty areas so it's no reason to be so negative about this hotel proposal.
This is great news for Glasgow and our tourist and business trade. Every great city in the world has poverty areas so it's no reason to be so negative about this hotel proposal.
Posted by: James, Glasgow on 12:42pm Tue 29 May 07
Yes, let's not build the hotel because some of the staff will more likely than not be immigrants. Christ, some people will complain about ANYTHING. No doubt you are against Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, 'Rab', because some Polish people might get jobs associated with it.
Yes, let's not build the hotel because some of the staff will more likely than not be immigrants. Christ, some people will complain about ANYTHING. No doubt you are against Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, 'Rab', because some Polish people might get jobs associated with it.
Posted by: charlie, glasgow on 12:49pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
Before you all slag off Meep, does Glasgow really need to create more minimum wage jobs (forget about managers etc, i'm, talking about porters, cleaners.) Our benefit scroungers won't get off their butts to work in a hotel for the minimum wage. So looks like this hotel is going to benefit more Eastern Europeans and that is it. The Holiday Inn is a good example. Half of the maids and porters struggle with English. [/quote] rab.. almost all of the benefit scroungers you mention cant grasp english either, i would much rather be served by hard working eastern european than an illiterate glaswegian. what do you suggest glasgow does, tourists money will filter right down to the local shopkeepers who will see an increase in business when the hotel is complete. minimum wage jobs are better than no jobs at all i would have thought. give us an alternative rab or shut up and keep your negative views to yourself. the only signs i seem to have seen in glasgow over the past 10 years are "opening soon". as opposed to the closing down signs put up by the tories. why shouldnt we embrace tourism, we have a wonderful city to share, all be it not perfect, but show me a city that is. stop wineing.
Rab Jones wrote:
Before you all slag off Meep, does Glasgow really need to create more minimum wage jobs (forget about managers etc, i'm, talking about porters, cleaners.) Our benefit scroungers won't get off their butts to work in a hotel for the minimum wage. So looks like this hotel is going to benefit more Eastern Europeans and that is it. The Holiday Inn is a good example. Half of the maids and porters struggle with English.
rab.. almost all of the benefit scroungers you mention cant grasp english either, i would much rather be served by hard working eastern european than an illiterate glaswegian. what do you suggest glasgow does, tourists money will filter right down to the local shopkeepers who will see an increase in business when the hotel is complete. minimum wage jobs are better than no jobs at all i would have thought. give us an alternative rab or shut up and keep your negative views to yourself. the only signs i seem to have seen in glasgow over the past 10 years are "opening soon". as opposed to the closing down signs put up by the tories. why shouldnt we embrace tourism, we have a wonderful city to share, all be it not perfect, but show me a city that is. stop wineing.
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 12:50pm Tue 29 May 07
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere.
As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere.
As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
Posted by: on yir bike, glasgow on 12:54pm Tue 29 May 07
"GLASGOW'S International Financial Services District, dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde, has transformed a derelict part of the city"
Dubbed by who - I've never anyone call it; no doubt our revered city council who quite successfully ignore the ongoing problem of hookers. Will they making plans to move the ladies along or will the tourists be treated better than local workers who have to put up with it?
"GLASGOW'S International Financial Services District, dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde, has transformed a derelict part of the city"
Dubbed by who - I've never anyone call it; no doubt our revered city council who quite successfully ignore the ongoing problem of hookers. Will they making plans to move the ladies along or will the tourists be treated better than local workers who have to put up with it?
Posted by: mike, Partick on 12:54pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab. [/quote] Rab - whose money are you talking about? As far as I can make out the hotel is being built by a private company who believe there is a market for more good quality hotel accommodation in Glasgow.
Rab Jones wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
Rab - whose money are you talking about? As far as I can make out the hotel is being built by a private company who believe there is a market for more good quality hotel accommodation in Glasgow.
Posted by: charlie, glasgow on 12:56pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab. [/quote] spend OUR money rab...its not our money thats paying for the hotel mate, its the hotel chain, glasgow council dont build hotels but they do earn a lot of money by selling the land the building will stand on. maybe we should build a tennement in its place and have sword fights outside in the street much more fun than an infinity pool with panoramic views of glasgow !
Rab Jones wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
spend OUR money rab...its not our money thats paying for the hotel mate, its the hotel chain, glasgow council dont build hotels but they do earn a lot of money by selling the land the building will stand on. maybe we should build a tennement in its place and have sword fights outside in the street much more fun than an infinity pool with panoramic views of glasgow !
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 12:58pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab. [/quote] So we just leave our "Scroungers" to carry on and pick up their benefits? Thank God you're not Salmond, otherwise this country will be going to the dogs. And why should I keep my "negative" views to myself?
Isn't this supposed to be a debate? Shall we all wear blinkers from now on, and cherish our litterede streets? Worship our benefits fraudsters? And hug our neds? You Moron! (oops, do i need your permission to say that?)
[bold]"Stop wineing."[/bold] Spelt with a "h" mate, you must have "Wine" on the brain, rough weekend?
Rab Jones wrote:
No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
So we just leave our "Scroungers" to carry on and pick up their benefits? Thank God you're not Salmond, otherwise this country will be going to the dogs. And why should I keep my "negative" views to myself?
Isn't this supposed to be a debate? Shall we all wear blinkers from now on, and cherish our litterede streets? Worship our benefits fraudsters? And hug our neds? You Moron! (oops, do i need your permission to say that?)
"Stop wineing." Spelt with a "h" mate, you must have "Wine" on the brain, rough weekend?
Posted by: charlie, glasgow on 1:03pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]on yir bike[/bold] wrote:
"GLASGOW'S International Financial Services District, dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde, has transformed a derelict part of the city" Dubbed by who - I've never anyone call it; no doubt our revered city council who quite successfully ignore the ongoing problem of hookers. Will they making plans to move the ladies along or will the tourists be treated better than local workers who have to put up with it?[/quote] seems to me the people against this venture are very intollerant of imigrants, prostitutes and tourists. probably good god fearing folk me thinks. i have worked in the financial district for many years and have never been bothered by a lady of the night nor have i heard of anyone who has, maybe a polite no thank you mamm would do .
on yir bike wrote:
"GLASGOW'S International Financial Services District, dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde, has transformed a derelict part of the city" Dubbed by who - I've never anyone call it; no doubt our revered city council who quite successfully ignore the ongoing problem of hookers. Will they making plans to move the ladies along or will the tourists be treated better than local workers who have to put up with it?
seems to me the people against this venture are very intollerant of imigrants, prostitutes and tourists. probably good god fearing folk me thinks. i have worked in the financial district for many years and have never been bothered by a lady of the night nor have i heard of anyone who has, maybe a polite no thank you mamm would do .
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 1:11pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote: No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab. [/quote] So we just leave our "Scroungers" to carry on and pick up their benefits? Thank God you're not Salmond, otherwise this country will be going to the dogs. And why should I keep my "negative" views to myself? Isn't this supposed to be a debate? Shall we all wear blinkers from now on, and cherish our litterede streets? Worship our benefits fraudsters? And hug our neds? You Moron! (oops, do i need your permission to say that?) [bold]"Stop wineing."[/bold] Spelt with a "h" mate, you must have "Wine" on the brain, rough weekend? [/quote] i didnt have a rough weekend rab..i just cant type, no need to get cheeky because your argument is flawed, still havent seen you come up with an idea to improve glasgow. litter on the streets and benefit scroungers has nothing to do with a hotel being built by private investors, you might have a point if it where council money but you seem to be shirking that point, ps its littered not littrede ,moron
Rab Jones wrote:
Rab Jones wrote: No. I'm against it, because we could spend our money elsewhere. As for your "Christ" outburst? Just call me Rab.
So we just leave our "Scroungers" to carry on and pick up their benefits? Thank God you're not Salmond, otherwise this country will be going to the dogs. And why should I keep my "negative" views to myself? Isn't this supposed to be a debate? Shall we all wear blinkers from now on, and cherish our litterede streets? Worship our benefits fraudsters? And hug our neds? You Moron! (oops, do i need your permission to say that?) "Stop wineing." Spelt with a "h" mate, you must have "Wine" on the brain, rough weekend?
i didnt have a rough weekend rab..i just cant type, no need to get cheeky because your argument is flawed, still havent seen you come up with an idea to improve glasgow. litter on the streets and benefit scroungers has nothing to do with a hotel being built by private investors, you might have a point if it where council money but you seem to be shirking that point, ps its littered not littrede ,moron
Posted by: mike, Partick on 1:12pm Tue 29 May 07
Well said Charlie - I think it may be a case of "empty vessels make most sound!"
Well said Charlie - I think it may be a case of "empty vessels make most sound!"
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 1:20pm Tue 29 May 07
thanks Mike. much appreciated. an empty can does certainly rattle the most.
thanks Mike. much appreciated. an empty can does certainly rattle the most.
Posted by: donald smith, Cumbernauld on 1:22pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]charlie mckenzie[/bold] wrote:
excellent news...200 more jobs....lots more tourists spending thier money in glasgow shops..glasgow needs more hotels to meet the ever increasing demand from tourism. how can this be bad MEEP.im guessing that you have never left glasgow as a tourist or are you just a misery guts who wants glasgow to stand still and turn away soul-less toursists at the airport. i think a wee trip to the sauna might do you the world of good...this is glasgow not amsterdam,,relax.gla sgow tourism is booming , get on board or go live in cumbernauld .[/quote] What you got agin cumbienauld!? A town renowned for its high quality litter, comprising shopping trolleys from all major supermarkets. Access to the best A&E services from a top quality PFI hospital, only an hour or so from our doorstep. Where else coud you find such a diverse range of architechtual styles. Our award winning shopping centre with its crowded carparks, which allow you to park for just long enough to count its empty shopping units! A town so proud of its New Labour achievements!!
charlie mckenzie wrote:
excellent news...200 more jobs....lots more tourists spending thier money in glasgow shops..glasgow needs more hotels to meet the ever increasing demand from tourism. how can this be bad MEEP.im guessing that you have never left glasgow as a tourist or are you just a misery guts who wants glasgow to stand still and turn away soul-less toursists at the airport. i think a wee trip to the sauna might do you the world of good...this is glasgow not amsterdam,,relax.gla sgow tourism is booming , get on board or go live in cumbernauld .
What you got agin cumbienauld!? A town renowned for its high quality litter, comprising shopping trolleys from all major supermarkets. Access to the best A&E services from a top quality PFI hospital, only an hour or so from our doorstep. Where else coud you find such a diverse range of architechtual styles. Our award winning shopping centre with its crowded carparks, which allow you to park for just long enough to count its empty shopping units! A town so proud of its New Labour achievements!!
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 1:27pm Tue 29 May 07
lol, nothing personal donald.. cumbernauld HAS been neglected by the govt. as have most new towns built in the early 70's.
lol, nothing personal donald.. cumbernauld HAS been neglected by the govt. as have most new towns built in the early 70's.
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 1:39pm Tue 29 May 07
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....
Posted by: David, London on 1:47pm Tue 29 May 07
Last week I contributed to a debate on here about the disgraceful prices and quality of the new flats built on the site of the old Meadowside granary, a project that seems rife with back scratching, horsetrading, gerrymandering and corruption, not to mention the fact that most indigenous Glaswegians could not hope to afford one of these flats. That is a REAL disgrace.
The fact that a private investor wants to plough money into an area of the town that is horrible and run down, create jobs and raise the likelihood of further investment in the city can only be good. I cannot fathom the logic that it is unwelcome or a bad thing.
Surely new jobs cannot be bad? Even if they are what is considered at the lower end of the pay scale, surely a person's dignity would dictate that it is better to work a 40 hour week for more than the dole? Should we not give the dignified unemployed who may have fallen victim to the collapse of traditional industry in Glasgow the opportunity to work? Who are we to tell people to work or not?
Create the opportunities. No one will force people to take them.
I cannot fathom the negativity on here about this at all.
Last week I contributed to a debate on here about the disgraceful prices and quality of the new flats built on the site of the old Meadowside granary, a project that seems rife with back scratching, horsetrading, gerrymandering and corruption, not to mention the fact that most indigenous Glaswegians could not hope to afford one of these flats. That is a REAL disgrace.
The fact that a private investor wants to plough money into an area of the town that is horrible and run down, create jobs and raise the likelihood of further investment in the city can only be good. I cannot fathom the logic that it is unwelcome or a bad thing.
Surely new jobs cannot be bad? Even if they are what is considered at the lower end of the pay scale, surely a person's dignity would dictate that it is better to work a 40 hour week for more than the dole? Should we not give the dignified unemployed who may have fallen victim to the collapse of traditional industry in Glasgow the opportunity to work? Who are we to tell people to work or not?
Create the opportunities. No one will force people to take them.
I cannot fathom the negativity on here about this at all.
Posted by: doonhaemer dan, glasgow on 1:50pm Tue 29 May 07
your all talking pure mince, of course its beneficial to glasgow n if you cant see that then your stupider than i already think you losers are... btw my missus is a tour guide so i'm delighted.. luvly jubly :-)
your all talking pure mince, of course its beneficial to glasgow n if you cant see that then your stupider than i already think you losers are... btw my missus is a tour guide so i'm delighted.. luvly jubly :-)
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glagow on 1:51pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Meep[/bold] wrote:
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....[/quote] of course glaswegians will benefit...all the money spemt in glasgow stays in glasgow. city centre shop staff will have more customers to serve thus securing thier longterm employment,,is this not a benefit,,the burrell collection , is that not in the south side of glasgow,, why must everyone benefit from this WEEP its a start,,maybe the next hotel will be built in the south side. we certainly dont need any more buses on the roads and its up to the council to improve the underground system not private investors. and whos to say that they will be paying minimum wage, i havent read that. and as for your " dirty weekend " comment, well, that just sums you up. as for working in poor conditions,,whats poor about a 6 star hotel,,its not upstairs downstairs,,plus you have used the word foreigners more than 5 times now,,do we have a problem with folk from other countries,,still awaiting a solution from you weep
Meep wrote:
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....
of course glaswegians will benefit...all the money spemt in glasgow stays in glasgow. city centre shop staff will have more customers to serve thus securing thier longterm employment,,is this not a benefit,,the burrell collection , is that not in the south side of glasgow,, why must everyone benefit from this WEEP its a start,,maybe the next hotel will be built in the south side. we certainly dont need any more buses on the roads and its up to the council to improve the underground system not private investors. and whos to say that they will be paying minimum wage, i havent read that. and as for your " dirty weekend " comment, well, that just sums you up. as for working in poor conditions,,whats poor about a 6 star hotel,,its not upstairs downstairs,,plus you have used the word foreigners more than 5 times now,,do we have a problem with folk from other countries,,still awaiting a solution from you weep
Posted by: Mike, Partick on 1:53pm Tue 29 May 07
Meep - your argument would be a lot more persuasive if you provided some evidence to back up your statements regarding the minimum wage. What proportion of jobs in Glasgow hotels are paid at the minimum wage? What proportion of workers in hotels are non-UK citizens?
You may also be right about priorities but lets remember that the hotel is being built by a private company not the Council or Executive.
Tourist may or may not go much to the Southside - although I'd have thought that Hampden's recent UEFA cup final and places like the Burrell and the Mackintosh Art House in Bellahouston would attract visitors and therefore some spending in local businesses. You also seem to forget that people living in the Southside may work in areas outwith the Southside where tourists visit.
I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow.
Meep - your argument would be a lot more persuasive if you provided some evidence to back up your statements regarding the minimum wage. What proportion of jobs in Glasgow hotels are paid at the minimum wage? What proportion of workers in hotels are non-UK citizens?
You may also be right about priorities but lets remember that the hotel is being built by a private company not the Council or Executive.
Tourist may or may not go much to the Southside - although I'd have thought that Hampden's recent UEFA cup final and places like the Burrell and the Mackintosh Art House in Bellahouston would attract visitors and therefore some spending in local businesses. You also seem to forget that people living in the Southside may work in areas outwith the Southside where tourists visit.
I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow.
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 2:00pm Tue 29 May 07
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
Posted by: doonhaemer dan, glasgow on 2:04pm Tue 29 May 07
btw meep, what do you contribute to glasgow? i and my missus give a helluva lot n i dont mean £££.. we both have jobs that benefit this city. well said charlie mckenzie.. if a private investor wants to build a £125 million luxury hotel, wots yer prob?
btw meep, what do you contribute to glasgow? i and my missus give a helluva lot n i dont mean £££.. we both have jobs that benefit this city. well said charlie mckenzie.. if a private investor wants to build a £125 million luxury hotel, wots yer prob?
Posted by: Mike, Partick on 2:06pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep \"I\'m still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow,\" What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don\'t you put your awe in and then see who agrees. [/quote] Rab - I'm asking questions of Meep and you because I'm quite happy with the hotel development, you guys obviously aren't so I'm interested in knowing what jobs you would create instead.
Rab Jones wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep \"I\'m still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow,\" What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don\'t you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
Rab - I'm asking questions of Meep and you because I'm quite happy with the hotel development, you guys obviously aren't so I'm interested in knowing what jobs you would create instead.
Posted by: David, London on 2:09pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees. [/quote] So the only people to benefit from most of these 30,000 or so Spaniards making what would be a 2-3 day trip to Glasgow were a few burger sellers?....
There's your answer Mike. Get yourself a burger van, you'll be quids in!
So during their entire stay Rab, these people had no need to sleep, eat, drink etc... They appear to be some alien race that can survive for 48-72 hours without sustainance or sleep. By the way, I'm half Spanish and I don't recognise there traits in my relatives, so I dunno about that. I might be wrong, but I don't think so.
Unbelievable!.......
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Rab Jones wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
So the only people to benefit from most of these 30,000 or so Spaniards making what would be a 2-3 day trip to Glasgow were a few burger sellers?....
There's your answer Mike. Get yourself a burger van, you'll be quids in!
So during their entire stay Rab, these people had no need to sleep, eat, drink etc... They appear to be some alien race that can survive for 48-72 hours without sustainance or sleep. By the way, I'm half Spanish and I don't recognise there traits in my relatives, so I dunno about that. I might be wrong, but I don't think so.
Unbelievable!.......
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Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 2:14pm Tue 29 May 07
rab.. entrance to the burrell collection is free and it is not owned by yanks as you put it,,even if the council where to sell it off i dont think there would be many people who could afford such a priceless collection.i think you have been getting your info from the same people who belive elvis is still alive.your glass seems to be premanatley half empty rab..every spanish fan i saw in george square was carrying a greggs bag and various other shopping bags from glasgow,,even if each of them spent £2 in glasgow that would be almost £40,000 in revenue,,i wish i owned the shop that sold them the tartan bunnets, i could have retired,,stop being so negative and try and come up with something better or more accurate please..
rab.. entrance to the burrell collection is free and it is not owned by yanks as you put it,,even if the council where to sell it off i dont think there would be many people who could afford such a priceless collection.i think you have been getting your info from the same people who belive elvis is still alive.your glass seems to be premanatley half empty rab..every spanish fan i saw in george square was carrying a greggs bag and various other shopping bags from glasgow,,even if each of them spent £2 in glasgow that would be almost £40,000 in revenue,,i wish i owned the shop that sold them the tartan bunnets, i could have retired,,stop being so negative and try and come up with something better or more accurate please..
Posted by: Ian, Glasgow on 2:15pm Tue 29 May 07
Well done GLASGOW! We need much more of this kind of development - clearing away derelict sites, attracting wealthy tourists who spend in our city and recommend it to others, thus driving the upturn in visitors, jobs and prosperity.
For the rest of you negative people, get a life or go live in a City that's not charging forward. Go Glasgow!
Well done GLASGOW! We need much more of this kind of development - clearing away derelict sites, attracting wealthy tourists who spend in our city and recommend it to others, thus driving the upturn in visitors, jobs and prosperity.
For the rest of you negative people, get a life or go live in a City that's not charging forward. Go Glasgow!
Posted by: Col, Paisley on 2:25pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
[/quote] Burrell collection was still free last time I was there and still is according to the web
Rab Jones wrote:
Places llike the Burrell collection use to be free, and are now run by yanks and is extortionate to go into. As for the UEFA cup final, the only places that benefited that event were the burger vans who were charging for their usual £2.20 burgers. It was a little embarrassing. As for your omment towards Meep "I'm still interested to hear how you would create jobs in Glasgow," What do you think MIke? Instead of asking questions, why don't you put your awe in and then see who agrees.
Burrell collection was still free last time I was there and still is according to the web
Posted by: Leighsa, Thornliebank, Glasgow on 2:29pm Tue 29 May 07
Just ignore Rab. All he does is moan about everything. Not sure why you bother reading the papers Rab, you seem to be the most negative person on the planet. Not Glaswegian in the slightest... are you sure you are from here!!!
Just ignore Rab. All he does is moan about everything. Not sure why you bother reading the papers Rab, you seem to be the most negative person on the planet. Not Glaswegian in the slightest... are you sure you are from here!!!
Posted by: Bruce, Glasgow on 2:44pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Meep[/bold] wrote:
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....[/quote] Meep, Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow?...umm...Gla
swegians? Perhaps the locals could apply for jobs in the construction and running of the hotel, or the many local companies who will be involved in supplying food, drink, linen and much more to the hotel. Tourist attractions in Glasgow will benefit from the increase in tourists, Meep? How about cinemas, bars, restaurants, theatres and shops. The visitors to the hotel will not me cooped up inside for the duration of their stay.
With regard to your comment about tourists contributing money to the south-side, I am sure they do, as many come to explore Shawlands, Queens Park and beyond, where there are also many hotels (albeit not as extravagant as the proposed Argyle site). Perhaps if you'd like to see more tourists within the South-side, you should embark on a promotion of the highlights of the area, in order to attract interest. This posting is about a city-centre hotel. A hotel which will be good for Glasgow, and all who live here.
Meep wrote:
I will just go back to my earlier point. Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow? Not Glaswegians. Most of the tourists who come here are here merely for a couple of days max (a'la dirty weekend). And most of them will stay in the city centre. Will we see tourist contibuitng money to the south side? In one word no. Like a previous poster siad most the jobs in these hotels are minimum wage and ususally go to foreigners who will work in poor conditions. So this idea that hotels will be the answer for Glasgow are nonsense. The main focus for Glasgow should be developing a metropolitan subway system and the transport links. Not building more hotels. Thank Glasgow hasnt turned into Edinburgh....
Meep, Who benefits from the tourism in Glasgow?...umm...Gla
swegians? Perhaps the locals could apply for jobs in the construction and running of the hotel, or the many local companies who will be involved in supplying food, drink, linen and much more to the hotel. Tourist attractions in Glasgow will benefit from the increase in tourists, Meep? How about cinemas, bars, restaurants, theatres and shops. The visitors to the hotel will not me cooped up inside for the duration of their stay.
With regard to your comment about tourists contributing money to the south-side, I am sure they do, as many come to explore Shawlands, Queens Park and beyond, where there are also many hotels (albeit not as extravagant as the proposed Argyle site). Perhaps if you'd like to see more tourists within the South-side, you should embark on a promotion of the highlights of the area, in order to attract interest. This posting is about a city-centre hotel. A hotel which will be good for Glasgow, and all who live here.
Posted by: Salsa, London (414 Miles from home) on 2:56pm Tue 29 May 07
Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things.
If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone.
Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things.
If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone.
Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
Posted by: true believer, glasgow on 3:08pm Tue 29 May 07
When all is said and done the only folk wo should be worried/botherd about this hotel are the folk at the raddisson which is directly opposite (beside) the proposed site...and if it helps encouraging more multi national buisnesses to come fill the void office space in the surronding area then aint that a good thing..and in my experience multi-nationals tend NOT to pay the minimum wage
When all is said and done the only folk wo should be worried/botherd about this hotel are the folk at the raddisson which is directly opposite (beside) the proposed site...and if it helps encouraging more multi national buisnesses to come fill the void office space in the surronding area then aint that a good thing..and in my experience multi-nationals tend NOT to pay the minimum wage
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 3:28pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Salsa[/bold] wrote:
Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship[/quote] That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home.
You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.
Salsa wrote:
Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home.
You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.
Posted by: David, London on 3:39pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Salsa[/bold] wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship[/quote] That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.[/quote] My God, what a stupid lot of nonsense!
I also moved from Glasgow because of the complete lack of opportunity, something that this very initiative may take great strides towards addressing. If someone had bothered investing in the city to this degree 12 years ago, I might well not have ever had to leave.
Irony or what?
I hate the way that only the most small minded of Glaswegians trot out this line as if it makes you a traitor to your birthplace. The place where you were born is a complete accident of birth. If you were born in the dunghole that is Wolverhampton does that mean that you are duty bound to remain there for the rest of your life, thereby forsaking all other opportunities?
What a moron!
Rab Jones wrote:
Salsa wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.
My God, what a stupid lot of nonsense!
I also moved from Glasgow because of the complete lack of opportunity, something that this very initiative may take great strides towards addressing. If someone had bothered investing in the city to this degree 12 years ago, I might well not have ever had to leave.
Irony or what?
I hate the way that only the most small minded of Glaswegians trot out this line as if it makes you a traitor to your birthplace. The place where you were born is a complete accident of birth. If you were born in the dunghole that is Wolverhampton does that mean that you are duty bound to remain there for the rest of your life, thereby forsaking all other opportunities?
What a moron!
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 3:42pm Tue 29 May 07
Ok Davie boy.
When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here.
Ok Davie boy.
When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here.
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 3:43pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Salsa[/bold] wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship[/quote] That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.[/quote] rab,,,wot do you have against migrants...did you feel the same way about the italian influx after world war 2..look how they have contributed to glasgow since. then theres the jewish community and the asian community all of which have been mostly a benefit to glasgow. i wonder where you do your shopping rab, cant be many places left for you...maybe the BNP will open a shop near you. once again , what do the unemployed have to do with the construction of a new hotel, we cant force these people to work..maybe you should contact the govt and have them make the benefits system not so attractive to them as it obviously is. there are enough jobs in glasgow for everyone if they would only get off thier arses,,you can lead a horse to water.....
Rab Jones wrote:
Salsa wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn't a market for a hotel, it wouldn't be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
That ship you're talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn't know because you're 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn't make me happy that migrants come here when we've got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.
rab,,,wot do you have against migrants...did you feel the same way about the italian influx after world war 2..look how they have contributed to glasgow since. then theres the jewish community and the asian community all of which have been mostly a benefit to glasgow. i wonder where you do your shopping rab, cant be many places left for you...maybe the BNP will open a shop near you. once again , what do the unemployed have to do with the construction of a new hotel, we cant force these people to work..maybe you should contact the govt and have them make the benefits system not so attractive to them as it obviously is. there are enough jobs in glasgow for everyone if they would only get off thier arses,,you can lead a horse to water.....
Posted by: David, London on 3:45pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
Ok Davie boy. When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here. [/quote] I'll be back like a shot!
What's your point?
Rab Jones wrote:
Ok Davie boy. When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here.
I'll be back like a shot!
What's your point?
Posted by: David, London on 3:50pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]charliemckenzie[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Salsa[/bold] wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn\'t a market for a hotel, it wouldn\'t be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship[/quote] That ship you\'re talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn\'t know because you\'re 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn\'t make me happy that migrants come here when we\'ve got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.[/quote] rab,,,wot do you have against migrants...did you feel the same way about the italian influx after world war 2..look how they have contributed to glasgow since. then theres the jewish community and the asian community all of which have been mostly a benefit to glasgow. i wonder where you do your shopping rab, cant be many places left for you...maybe the BNP will open a shop near you. once again , what do the unemployed have to do with the construction of a new hotel, we cant force these people to work..maybe you should contact the govt and have them make the benefits system not so attractive to them as it obviously is. there are enough jobs in glasgow for everyone if they would only get off thier arses,,you can lead a horse to water.....[/quote] Exactly!
I am proud to have come from a city that has such a rich cultural tapestry due to economic migrants.
The Italians, Chinese, Bengalis, Pakistanis, Punjabis and even lesser migrant groups like the Eastern/central European Jewish, Poles etc are an absolute asset to the city.
You continually hear of stories of people arriving from The Pubnjab in the 60's with about a fiver and owning their own businesses (not stealing oor joabs!) a decade or so later. How can people with this work ethic be anything other than welcome?
Economic migrants give a city's re-generation a bit of momentum ever quarter of a century or so.
charliemckenzie wrote:
Rab Jones wrote: Salsa wrote: Meep - you are a muppet and a racist by the sound of things. If there wasn\'t a market for a hotel, it wouldn\'t be built, new jobs benefit everyone. Having had a falling population for decades, we should be happy that migrants are coming to Scotland to steady the ship
That ship you\'re talking about. That ship is sinking love, but you wouldn\'t know because you\'re 414 miles from home. You leaving home is contributing to our falling population, which doesn\'t make me happy that migrants come here when we\'ve got plenty of people sitting in their homes, smoking dope, picking up benefits, selling drugs and getting silly wee lassies pregnant, when reallyy should be out there working. No self-respect.
rab,,,wot do you have against migrants...did you feel the same way about the italian influx after world war 2..look how they have contributed to glasgow since. then theres the jewish community and the asian community all of which have been mostly a benefit to glasgow. i wonder where you do your shopping rab, cant be many places left for you...maybe the BNP will open a shop near you. once again , what do the unemployed have to do with the construction of a new hotel, we cant force these people to work..maybe you should contact the govt and have them make the benefits system not so attractive to them as it obviously is. there are enough jobs in glasgow for everyone if they would only get off thier arses,,you can lead a horse to water.....
Exactly!
I am proud to have come from a city that has such a rich cultural tapestry due to economic migrants.
The Italians, Chinese, Bengalis, Pakistanis, Punjabis and even lesser migrant groups like the Eastern/central European Jewish, Poles etc are an absolute asset to the city.
You continually hear of stories of people arriving from The Pubnjab in the 60's with about a fiver and owning their own businesses (not stealing oor joabs!) a decade or so later. How can people with this work ethic be anything other than welcome?
Economic migrants give a city's re-generation a bit of momentum ever quarter of a century or so.
Posted by: charliemckenzie, glasgow on 3:54pm Tue 29 May 07
well put david,,the way things are progressing in this town we should be seeing you back very soon. RAB i take it you wont watch a sean connery film or go to a billy connolly concert, traitors eh? we might say ambassodors
well put david,,the way things are progressing in this town we should be seeing you back very soon. RAB i take it you wont watch a sean connery film or go to a billy connolly concert, traitors eh? we might say ambassodors
Posted by: Kevin, London on 3:56pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote: Ok Davie boy. When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here. [/quote] I'll be back like a shot! What's your point?[/quote] David, I'm currently in London and I'm from Cathcart in Glasgow. I've just secured a job with Barclays Wealth back in Glasgow after years of not having the opportunity. I wholly agree with what you say! It's great to hear the sustained positive vibes finally coming from the City after years of neglect. A growing Glasgow population through both retention and welcome migrants and a forward thinking attitude! I'm moving HOME and I can't wait!
David wrote:
Rab Jones wrote: Ok Davie boy. When the opportunities come back to Glasgow, I take it you'll be moving back here.
I'll be back like a shot! What's your point?
David, I'm currently in London and I'm from Cathcart in Glasgow. I've just secured a job with Barclays Wealth back in Glasgow after years of not having the opportunity. I wholly agree with what you say! It's great to hear the sustained positive vibes finally coming from the City after years of neglect. A growing Glasgow population through both retention and welcome migrants and a forward thinking attitude! I'm moving HOME and I can't wait!
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 4:00pm Tue 29 May 07
You wouldn't be back like a shot at all
David, and if you think Wolverhampton is a dump, don't come back here, because i think you'll be disappointed. I think you need to get laid.
As for you mackenzie, why are you mentioning the Punjab community this and the Italian community that.
I thought this was supposed to be ONE Scotland, so why are you segregating. What next? The catholic community? The lesbian community? The benefit comminuity? The "I'm half Spanish" community. The heroin using community.
You wouldn't be back like a shot at all
David, and if you think Wolverhampton is a dump, don't come back here, because i think you'll be disappointed. I think you need to get laid.
As for you mackenzie, why are you mentioning the Punjab community this and the Italian community that.
I thought this was supposed to be ONE Scotland, so why are you segregating. What next? The catholic community? The lesbian community? The benefit comminuity? The "I'm half Spanish" community. The heroin using community.
Posted by: Alan, Elderslie on 4:01pm Tue 29 May 07
Excellent news for Glasgow ... and jobs.
"Dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde"? By whom?
Stop the "dubbing" editor, refer to Glasgow with pride please.
Excellent news for Glasgow ... and jobs.
"Dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde"? By whom?
Stop the "dubbing" editor, refer to Glasgow with pride please.
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 4:02pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]charliemckenzie[/bold] wrote:
well put david,,the way things are progressing in this town we should be seeing you back very soon. RAB i take it you wont watch a sean connery film or go to a billy connolly concert, traitors eh? we might say ambassodors[/quote] Sean connery?
Don't make me laugh, you mean that wife beating tax dodger?
The hypocrite. A SNP mascot who knelt before England's Queen to get his precious knighthood?
Ambassador for hypocrisy. He's another one that won't be back.
charliemckenzie wrote:
well put david,,the way things are progressing in this town we should be seeing you back very soon. RAB i take it you wont watch a sean connery film or go to a billy connolly concert, traitors eh? we might say ambassodors
Sean connery?
Don't make me laugh, you mean that wife beating tax dodger?
The hypocrite. A SNP mascot who knelt before England's Queen to get his precious knighthood?
Ambassador for hypocrisy. He's another one that won't be back.
Posted by: David, London on 4:04pm Tue 29 May 07
Thanks Charles and Kevin.
I have actively briefed headhunters in the past to get me a similar job back home. I have specifically indicated that I am willing to take a significant pay cut to return home as long as I can retain a similar quality of life.
The only trouble in the past has been that the general get up and go amongst recruitment people in Glasgow has not been great and I end up touching base with them every 6 months or so to be told "er, not a lot going on mate" If Glasgow pulls itself up by its bootstraps, maybe this situation will change. There's nothing wrong with the people we produce. Half of my industry seems to be Scottish.
If anyone knows a decent recruitment consultant, please let me know.
Best of luck Kevin. Hope to be joining you in the near future.
Thanks Charles and Kevin.
I have actively briefed headhunters in the past to get me a similar job back home. I have specifically indicated that I am willing to take a significant pay cut to return home as long as I can retain a similar quality of life.
The only trouble in the past has been that the general get up and go amongst recruitment people in Glasgow has not been great and I end up touching base with them every 6 months or so to be told "er, not a lot going on mate" If Glasgow pulls itself up by its bootstraps, maybe this situation will change. There's nothing wrong with the people we produce. Half of my industry seems to be Scottish.
If anyone knows a decent recruitment consultant, please let me know.
Best of luck Kevin. Hope to be joining you in the near future.
Posted by: Evan Campbell, Merchant City, Glasgow on 4:05pm Tue 29 May 07
Rab, I've recently moved from Inverness to Glasgow due to the upturn in opportunities here. I also chose Glasgow over Edinburgh because of the buzz of the city and its people. Its a shame you are such a demotivator. Time to get that chip off your shoulder mate!
Rab, I've recently moved from Inverness to Glasgow due to the upturn in opportunities here. I also chose Glasgow over Edinburgh because of the buzz of the city and its people. Its a shame you are such a demotivator. Time to get that chip off your shoulder mate!
Posted by: David, London on 4:08pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
You wouldn't be back like a shot at all David, and if you think Wolverhampton is a dump, don't come back here, because i think you'll be disappointed. I think you need to get laid. As for you mackenzie, why are you mentioning the Punjab community this and the Italian community that. I thought this was supposed to be ONE Scotland, so why are you segregating. What next? The catholic community? The lesbian community? The benefit comminuity? The "I'm half Spanish" community. The heroin using community. [/quote] This is a rhetoric and conjecture filled rant.
A debate should be firstly constructive and secondly actionable. This is neither and so can be only considered abuse.
That you seem inclined to speculate about my marital ahem! "well-being" is very touching, but you can get books for that. Very educational I'm told...
Rab Jones wrote:
You wouldn't be back like a shot at all David, and if you think Wolverhampton is a dump, don't come back here, because i think you'll be disappointed. I think you need to get laid. As for you mackenzie, why are you mentioning the Punjab community this and the Italian community that. I thought this was supposed to be ONE Scotland, so why are you segregating. What next? The catholic community? The lesbian community? The benefit comminuity? The "I'm half Spanish" community. The heroin using community.
This is a rhetoric and conjecture filled rant.
A debate should be firstly constructive and secondly actionable. This is neither and so can be only considered abuse.
That you seem inclined to speculate about my marital ahem! "well-being" is very touching, but you can get books for that. Very educational I'm told...
Posted by: Andy, Glasgow on 4:11pm Tue 29 May 07
Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!!
Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!!
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 4:17pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Andy[/bold] wrote:
Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!![/quote] Got a good job (could be better paid at 22k).
Got a decent three bedroomed in Newton Mearns.
It just, when you work in the city, you can see certain places reeking with scum. (zombiefied people who look likethey need a wash).
If you don't like my comments, don't respond. If you want to accept medocrity for your city, fine. I won't. Thats why I always complain, thats why i 've shopped 3 benefit fraudsters in the last 3 weeks.
Andy wrote:
Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!!
Got a good job (could be better paid at 22k).
Got a decent three bedroomed in Newton Mearns.
It just, when you work in the city, you can see certain places reeking with scum. (zombiefied people who look likethey need a wash).
If you don't like my comments, don't respond. If you want to accept medocrity for your city, fine. I won't. Thats why I always complain, thats why i 've shopped 3 benefit fraudsters in the last 3 weeks.
Posted by: Andy, Glasgow on 4:20pm Tue 29 May 07
[quote][bold]Rab Jones[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Andy[/bold] wrote: Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!![/quote] Got a good job (could be better paid at 22k). Got a decent three bedroomed in Newton Mearns. It just, when you work in the city, you can see certain places reeking with scum. (zombiefied people who look likethey need a wash). If you don't like my comments, don't respond. If you want to accept medocrity for your city, fine. I won't. Thats why I always complain, thats why i 've shopped 3 benefit fraudsters in the last 3 weeks.[/quote] So you don't even live in Glasgow Rab? Or did you leave at some stage in your life in search of better things?
Either way...I sense total hypocrosy!!
Rab Jones wrote:
Andy wrote: Rab, you try to be controversial. I'm sure you find it funny to wind folk up a bit - me too. However, I think everyone is getting fed up with your constant whingeing and put-downs. Is it not the case perhaps, that it is you who is unhappy in your job, you who is unhappy where you live, and you who is unhappy with your quality of life? If so, practise what you preach, and get a better job, and a life!!
Got a good job (could be better paid at 22k). Got a decent three bedroomed in Newton Mearns. It just, when you work in the city, you can see certain places reeking with scum. (zombiefied people who look likethey need a wash). If you don't like my comments, don't respond. If you want to accept medocrity for your city, fine. I won't. Thats why I always complain, thats why i 've shopped 3 benefit fraudsters in the last 3 weeks.
So you don't even live in Glasgow Rab? Or did you leave at some stage in your life in search of better things?
Either way...I sense total hypocrosy!!
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