Posted by: John Kebab, Glasgow on 11:50am Mon 17 Nov 08
[quote]Although a technical glitch caused the crowd to miss the accompanying soundtrack, kids were transfixed by the multi-coloured pyrotechnics.[/quote]
I wonder if a bit of chewing gum was the cause of the technical glitch...
Although a technical glitch caused the crowd to miss the accompanying soundtrack, kids were transfixed by the multi-coloured pyrotechnics.
I wonder if a bit of chewing gum was the cause of the technical glitch...
Posted by: steven976, Feltham, Middx on 11:57am Mon 17 Nov 08
They probably bought the soundtrack from Paddy's Market, spiritual home of the illegal download!!
They probably bought the soundtrack from Paddy's Market, spiritual home of the illegal download!!
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 12:06pm Mon 17 Nov 08
We are constantly told to turn our telly's off properly, and not to waste electricity.
So how can this be justified?
We are constantly told to turn our telly's off properly, and not to waste electricity.
So how can this be justified?
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 12:33pm Mon 17 Nov 08
I passed by this morning on the bus.
Remember when George Square used to be a really nice civic suare with raised beds and trees and benches? And now it's a tarmac-ed mess that gets used for ice-rinks and crap acts at hogmanay...
A few lights? Well, as I said last week in a different context: ye cannae polish a turd.
I passed by this morning on the bus.
Remember when George Square used to be a really nice civic suare with raised beds and trees and benches? And now it's a tarmac-ed mess that gets used for ice-rinks and crap acts at hogmanay...
A few lights? Well, as I said last week in a different context: ye cannae polish a turd.
Posted by: 2for1, Glasgow on 12:45pm Mon 17 Nov 08
Ach stop yer whinging! As long as the kids enjoy it then thats all that matters!
Have to say though as much as I like the lights, it's the same ones every year! I remember those bells and holly from when I was a child! Maybe time for GCC to buy some new ones!?
2f1
Ach stop yer whinging! As long as the kids enjoy it then thats all that matters!
Have to say though as much as I like the lights, it's the same ones every year! I remember those bells and holly from when I was a child! Maybe time for GCC to buy some new ones!?
2f1
Posted by: D.W., Glasgow on 12:48pm Mon 17 Nov 08
I remember that after unveiling the "new-look" George Square in 2005 the Council solicited local architects to propose designs for a cafe and pavilion on the open West side.
In addition to their cafe designs, each of the six finalists proposed either a partial or complete re-design of the Square to undo the mess the Council had made.
The cafe scheme was torpedoed by the Council soon after.
I remember that after unveiling the "new-look" George Square in 2005 the Council solicited local architects to propose designs for a cafe and pavilion on the open West side.
In addition to their cafe designs, each of the six finalists proposed either a partial or complete re-design of the Square to undo the mess the Council had made.
The cafe scheme was torpedoed by the Council soon after.
Posted by: Helmut de Smegma, Glasgow on 1:19pm Mon 17 Nov 08
Reality will soon kick in - this will be the worst Xmas trading period as the country lurches into recession.Gone are the days of enjoying Xmas.
Reality will soon kick in - this will be the worst Xmas trading period as the country lurches into recession.Gone are the days of enjoying Xmas.
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 1:28pm Mon 17 Nov 08
The true modern meaning of Christmas - conspicuous consumerism, greed, and gluttony. I don't think tacky lights are necessary for Christians to enjoy Christmas as it should be...in quite contemplation in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The true modern meaning of Christmas - conspicuous consumerism, greed, and gluttony. I don't think tacky lights are necessary for Christians to enjoy Christmas as it should be...in quite contemplation in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Posted by: Fairfield, Glasgow on 3:05pm Mon 17 Nov 08
Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?[bold]bold[/bold]
Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?
Posted by: mart, glasgow on 3:30pm Mon 17 Nov 08
Baah, humbug, yer all a loada greetin faced auld gits, away n buy a decent newspaper or magazine like 'NUTZ'.. now thats class !!
Baah, humbug, yer all a loada greetin faced auld gits, away n buy a decent newspaper or magazine like 'NUTZ'.. now thats class !!
Posted by: Glasgow Avenger, Glasgow on 3:33pm Mon 17 Nov 08
[quote][bold]2for1[/bold] wrote:
Ach stop yer whinging! As long as the kids enjoy it then thats all that matters! Have to say though as much as I like the lights, it's the same ones every year! I remember those bells and holly from when I was a child! Maybe time for GCC to buy some new ones!? 2f1[/quote] [quote]time for GCC to buy some new[/quote]
buy new ones??? and what, waste even more money the city hasn't got! We all know that three quarters of the city is falling apart, due to abuse, littering, no sense of social repsonsibility, but lets spend a few hundred grand on buying some new lights, onto top of the already huge lecy and servicing bill!!
2for1 wrote:
Ach stop yer whinging! As long as the kids enjoy it then thats all that matters! Have to say though as much as I like the lights, it's the same ones every year! I remember those bells and holly from when I was a child! Maybe time for GCC to buy some new ones!? 2f1
time for GCC to buy some new
buy new ones??? and what, waste even more money the city hasn't got! We all know that three quarters of the city is falling apart, due to abuse, littering, no sense of social repsonsibility, but lets spend a few hundred grand on buying some new lights, onto top of the already huge lecy and servicing bill!!
Posted by: Helmut de Smegma, Glasgow on 4:47pm Mon 17 Nov 08
[quote][bold]Fairfield[/bold] wrote:
Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] There was one for several years but this was withdrawn after baby Jesus was stolen.
None of the 3 wise men offered any evidence - could have been an inside job.
Fairfield wrote:
Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?
There was one for several years but this was withdrawn after baby Jesus was stolen.
None of the 3 wise men offered any evidence - could have been an inside job.
Posted by: tadger, big smoke on 5:42pm Mon 17 Nov 08
[quote][bold]Helmut de Smegma[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Fairfield[/bold] wrote: Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] There was one for several years but this was withdrawn after baby Jesus was stolen. None of the 3 wise men offered any evidence - could have been an inside job.[/quote] they were 3 muslims inside job
Helmut de Smegma wrote:
Fairfield wrote: Dare I ask if there is a Nativity scene in George Square, as there used to be when we were considered a Christian country?
There was one for several years but this was withdrawn after baby Jesus was stolen. None of the 3 wise men offered any evidence - could have been an inside job.
they were 3 muslims inside job
Posted by: big rab, Glasgow. on 9:14pm Mon 17 Nov 08
once again Glasgow does it again with a spectacular display of the lights and fireworks,the only disapointment was the stewarding and arrangements for the entry to the event,disgracful that coming from the west of the city centre,we had to travel to east side to gain entry.shocking GCC.
once again Glasgow does it again with a spectacular display of the lights and fireworks,the only disapointment was the stewarding and arrangements for the entry to the event,disgracful that coming from the west of the city centre,we had to travel to east side to gain entry.shocking GCC.
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 12:10am Tue 18 Nov 08
[quote],the only disapointment was the stewarding and arrangements for the entry to the event,disgracful that coming from the west of the city centre,we had to travel to east side to gain entry.shocking GCC.[/quote]
How shocking for you to have to walk the entire length of George square. Maybe next year we should supply golf carts to wheel those from the West end the 100 yards to the entrance.
,the only disapointment was the stewarding and arrangements for the entry to the event,disgracful that coming from the west of the city centre,we had to travel to east side to gain entry.shocking GCC.
How shocking for you to have to walk the entire length of George square. Maybe next year we should supply golf carts to wheel those from the West end the 100 yards to the entrance.
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