Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 11:05am Fri 22 Aug 08
[quote]The city council says its public health unit is receiving a rising number of complaints about the gulls.[/quote]
Yet another example of how unsuccessful the Clean Glasgow campaign has been: [bold]£5 million of city taxpayers' money down the drain[/bold] just so that a wee puffed-up popinjay politician could get his mug in the paper... and litter is still at the forefront of problems that ever-dwindling tourist cite after visiting the city.
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Sydney Meriwether
[italic]"Talkin' aboot ya Rocket?"[/italic]
The city council says its public health unit is receiving a rising number of complaints about the gulls.
Yet another example of how unsuccessful the Clean Glasgow campaign has been:
£5 million of city taxpayers' money down the drain just so that a wee puffed-up popinjay politician could get his mug in the paper... and litter is still at the forefront of problems that ever-dwindling tourist cite after visiting the city.
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Sydney Meriwether
"Talkin' aboot ya Rocket?" Posted by: Kudos, Glasgow on 11:25am Fri 22 Aug 08
Cull the Gulls!! then they won't need to nest or poo on cars, property and people.
Cull the Gulls!! then they won't need to nest or poo on cars, property and people.
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 11:39am Fri 22 Aug 08
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 12:07pm Fri 22 Aug 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.[/quote] AGREED
The thinking alternative wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
AGREED
Posted by: alan, Glasgow on 12:42pm Fri 22 Aug 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.[/quote] I thought gulls were RSPB protected and therefore you couldn't kill them?
While some people will not bother their a**s to use a bin to put their left over food into. That will not stop the gulls from trying to gain access to food. I have been dive bombed many times by gulls trying to take food off of me, whilst I am walking through town, eating.
Best thing to do is make the bins bigger, empty the bins on a more regular basis, clamp down on the litter, especially when pubs and clubs close, the amount of litter (and seagulls) at 4am/5am on a sun morning is disgraceful, its like a scene from the birds.
The thinking alternative wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
I thought gulls were RSPB protected and therefore you couldn't kill them?
While some people will not bother their a**s to use a bin to put their left over food into. That will not stop the gulls from trying to gain access to food. I have been dive bombed many times by gulls trying to take food off of me, whilst I am walking through town, eating.
Best thing to do is make the bins bigger, empty the bins on a more regular basis, clamp down on the litter, especially when pubs and clubs close, the amount of litter (and seagulls) at 4am/5am on a sun morning is disgraceful, its like a scene from the birds.
Posted by: emma, Glasgow on 1:17pm Fri 22 Aug 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.[/quote] Agree with this one. If Glaswegians spent as much time picking up their litter as they do on their fake tans we'd have a much cleaner city.
The thinking alternative wrote:
The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
Agree with this one. If Glaswegians spent as much time picking up their litter as they do on their fake tans we'd have a much cleaner city.
Posted by: I Predict A Riot, Glasgow on 1:53pm Fri 22 Aug 08
In Glasgow, gull numbers have increased over the last 25 years largely due to the boom in fast-food outlets.
Nothing to do with the decimation of the Scottish fishing industry then?:-(
In Glasgow, gull numbers have increased over the last 25 years largely due to the boom in fast-food outlets.
Nothing to do with the decimation of the Scottish fishing industry then?:-(
Posted by: alexparade, Glasgow on 3:58pm Fri 22 Aug 08
Why don't the Orwellian camera vans which patrol our streets all day fine the gulls for defacating in public, like they do with humans? Is that why the council have closed all the city's public toilets, so they can fine more people for doing it in public??
Why don't the Orwellian camera vans which patrol our streets all day fine the gulls for defacating in public, like they do with humans? Is that why the council have closed all the city's public toilets, so they can fine more people for doing it in public??
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 4:27pm Fri 22 Aug 08
[quote][bold]alexparade[/bold] wrote:
Why don't the Orwellian camera vans which patrol our streets all day fine the gulls for defacating in public, like they do with humans? Is that why the council have closed all the city's public toilets, so they can fine more people for doing it in public??[/quote] Don't be a minger. What possible reason would someone have for doing the toilet in public? No excuse for it.
Back to the gulls. They are a bit of a pest, but no more so that manky humans on Glasgow's public transport. Do something about them.
alexparade wrote:
Why don't the Orwellian camera vans which patrol our streets all day fine the gulls for defacating in public, like they do with humans? Is that why the council have closed all the city's public toilets, so they can fine more people for doing it in public??
Don't be a minger. What possible reason would someone have for doing the toilet in public? No excuse for it.
Back to the gulls. They are a bit of a pest, but no more so that manky humans on Glasgow's public transport. Do something about them.
Posted by: glasgowvoice, Glasgow on 5:29pm Fri 22 Aug 08
Im glad somethin is gettin done about the Gulls coz i have been attacked and so has my dog.I have also seen an old woman almost get knocked on to the road because of them. I know the rubbish situ doesnt help but the Gulls r like flying neds.
Im glad somethin is gettin done about the Gulls coz i have been attacked and so has my dog.I have also seen an old woman almost get knocked on to the road because of them. I know the rubbish situ doesnt help but the Gulls r like flying neds.
Posted by: TheWorldTraveller, Scotland on 5:44pm Fri 22 Aug 08
Can no-one else see the opportunity here?
If we capture the birds, we can then process them INTO 'burgers' for the fast-food restaurants. McSeagull Sandwich anyone?
Can no-one else see the opportunity here?
If we capture the birds, we can then process them INTO 'burgers' for the fast-food restaurants. McSeagull Sandwich anyone?
Posted by: marshall conklin, New Jersey, USA on 8:01am Sat 23 Aug 08
Hey Alan,
Maybe the people should not walk around with food all the time.
Hey Alan,
Maybe the people should not walk around with food all the time.
Posted by: BLOCKEM, Glasgow on 8:55am Sat 23 Aug 08
Why doesn’t the council or the RSPB trap the gulls, humanely of course. Easily done. Boxes placed on rooftops etc. with food inside as a lure. Once inside, the gulls can be transported to their natural habitat, Ayrshire coast etc.
The gulls would be happier there. It’s not in their interests to live off scraps of humans’ junk food.
Might sound a daft idea but it would save the gulls from being culled, or harmed.
Why doesn’t the council or the RSPB trap the gulls, humanely of course. Easily done. Boxes placed on rooftops etc. with food inside as a lure. Once inside, the gulls can be transported to their natural habitat, Ayrshire coast etc.
The gulls would be happier there. It’s not in their interests to live off scraps of humans’ junk food.
Might sound a daft idea but it would save the gulls from being culled, or harmed.
Posted by: Super Langley, Paisley on 9:58am Sat 23 Aug 08
Just name them 'Feathered Rats, and fine the ejits that continue to feed them in the streets, usualy little old ladies in rainmates.
Just name them 'Feathered Rats, and fine the ejits that continue to feed them in the streets, usualy little old ladies in rainmates.
Posted by: The Wise One, Glasgow on 10:18am Sat 23 Aug 08
Put a bounty on their head, for example, a £1 for a bird handed in dead or alive.
Those wee ladies in their rainmates could make a killing, no pun intended.
Put a bounty on their head, for example, a £1 for a bird handed in dead or alive.
Those wee ladies in their rainmates could make a killing, no pun intended.
Posted by: dmc01, Bristol on 10:37am Sat 23 Aug 08
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!!
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!!
Posted by: The Wise One, Glasgow on 10:44am Sat 23 Aug 08
[quote][bold]dmc01[/bold] wrote:
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!![/quote] How GULLible do you think we are?
dmc01 wrote:
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!!
How GULLible do you think we are?
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 12:43pm Sat 23 Aug 08
With so many wild birds in the streets it's worth remembering, don't kiss wild birds or you may get an untweetable canarial disease.
ps. I thought the comment section had reached terrible pun time
With so many wild birds in the streets it's worth remembering, don't kiss wild birds or you may get an untweetable canarial disease.
ps. I thought the comment section had reached terrible pun time
Posted by: tommo, vancouver on 3:55pm Sat 23 Aug 08
[quote][bold]TheWorldTraveller[/bold] wrote:
Can no-one else see the opportunity here?
If we capture the birds, we can then process them INTO 'burgers' for the fast-food restaurants. McSeagull Sandwich anyone?[/quote] Gullburgers and fries in a polystyrene box, weegie fare.
TheWorldTraveller wrote:
Can no-one else see the opportunity here?
If we capture the birds, we can then process them INTO 'burgers' for the fast-food restaurants. McSeagull Sandwich anyone?
Gullburgers and fries in a polystyrene box, weegie fare.
Posted by: LAWFUL, Merchant City on 4:34pm Sat 23 Aug 08
[quote][bold]BLOCKEM,[/bold] Glasgow wrote ....
Why doesn’t the council or the RSPB trap the gulls, humanely of course. Easily done. Boxes placed on rooftops etc. with food inside as a lure. Once inside, the gulls can be transported to their natural habitat, Ayrshire coast etc.
The gulls would be happier there. It’s not in their interests to live off scraps of humans’ junk food.
Might sound a daft idea but it would save the gulls from being culled, or harmed.[/quote]
Brilliant proposal. I hope GCL are taking note but make sure RSPB carries out the seagulls’ one way trips to the seaside.
[quote][bold]dmc01,[/bold] Bristol wrote ....
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!!
[/quote]
Gulls do not fly up to Glasgow to scavenge and return on a daily basis - over the years they have built up a small colony here. Most know of no other habitat than living in towns. I trust you were kidding.
BLOCKEM, Glasgow wrote ....
Why doesn’t the council or the RSPB trap the gulls, humanely of course. Easily done. Boxes placed on rooftops etc. with food inside as a lure. Once inside, the gulls can be transported to their natural habitat, Ayrshire coast etc.
The gulls would be happier there. It’s not in their interests to live off scraps of humans’ junk food.
Might sound a daft idea but it would save the gulls from being culled, or harmed.
Brilliant proposal. I hope GCL are taking note but make sure RSPB carries out the seagulls’ one way trips to the seaside.
dmc01, Bristol wrote ....
BLOCKEM...some gulls do nest in Glasgow but alot of the gulls you see in Glasgow travel there from the coast so transporting them there just saves them commuting!!
Gulls do not fly up to Glasgow to scavenge and return on a daily basis - over the years they have built up a small colony here. Most know of no other habitat than living in towns. I trust you were kidding.
Posted by: trench, possilpark on 5:37pm Sat 23 Aug 08
the in mates would probably like them to eat(dont tell them though,) and it would help towards the cost of meals we taxpayers pay dearly for, there is also a high class meal served in europe somewhere of water rats.....no kidding, so serve that to them too, its called a little taste of culture!
the in mates would probably like them to eat(dont tell them though,) and it would help towards the cost of meals we taxpayers pay dearly for, there is also a high class meal served in europe somewhere of water rats.....no kidding, so serve that to them too, its called a little taste of culture!
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 11:08am Mon 25 Aug 08
[quote][bold]emma[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote: The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.[/quote] Agree with this one. If Glaswegians spent as much time picking up their litter as they do on their fake tans we'd have a much cleaner city.[/quote]
Fully agree here.
Take away the gulls food source, and fine the litter louts who throw away their take aways at 12, 1 & 2 am. Not only are they feeding the growing rat populations but the gulls as both posts above state . . . .
emma wrote:
The thinking alternative wrote: The Gulls are unfortunately being demonised when they are actually a consequence of the filthy proletariate who discard their uneaten junk food on the streets with abandon. Why not have a special 'scumbag' tax on fast food outlets which could be used to boost the street cleaning in the most litter prone areas where the filthy people who eat the filthy food throw their filthy rubbish.
Agree with this one. If Glaswegians spent as much time picking up their litter as they do on their fake tans we'd have a much cleaner city.
Fully agree here.
Take away the gulls food source, and fine the litter louts who throw away their take aways at 12, 1 & 2 am. Not only are they feeding the growing rat populations but the gulls as both posts above state . . . .
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 11:15am Mon 25 Aug 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
With so many wild birds in the streets it's worth remembering, don't kiss wild birds or you may get an untweetable canarial disease. ps. I thought the comment section had reached terrible pun time[/quote]
Nice one T.A.
How about entering gulls in the Olympics diving category. Or accuracy for sh$tting on folks heads / cars.
Why not just put targets on the top of our heads & cars to make it easier for them - LOL ;-)
As for their name not so much "Seagulls" but "Seegulls" - their bl00dy everywhere.!.
Maybe we could enter them on the "Best Choir Standing?" Programme on the Beeb - under - "The Gull Chorus! as they make some amount of noise & their not even in tune - shocking! LOL ;-)
The thinking alternative wrote:
With so many wild birds in the streets it's worth remembering, don't kiss wild birds or you may get an untweetable canarial disease. ps. I thought the comment section had reached terrible pun time
Nice one T.A.
How about entering gulls in the Olympics diving category. Or accuracy for sh$tting on folks heads / cars.
Why not just put targets on the top of our heads & cars to make it easier for them - LOL ;-)
As for their name not so much "Seagulls" but "Seegulls" - their bl00dy everywhere.!.
Maybe we could enter them on the "Best Choir Standing?" Programme on the Beeb - under - "The Gull Chorus! as they make some amount of noise & their not even in tune - shocking! LOL ;-)
Posted by: HighSouth, Glasgow on 12:17pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Train the gulls to only attack neds - 2 problems solved in one go!!
Train the gulls to only attack neds - 2 problems solved in one go!!
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 1:19pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Give the gulls A.S.B.O's - Anti Social Bird Orders - LOL ;-)
Give the gulls A.S.B.O's - Anti Social Bird Orders - LOL ;-)
Posted by: tam-m, southside on 6:32pm Mon 25 Aug 08
why not put up ---no gulls allowed---signs on the glasgow rooftops that will get rid of them .
why not put up ---no gulls allowed---signs on the glasgow rooftops that will get rid of them .
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