BS: When life returns to normal........

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: peteglasgow
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 03:09 AM

the heilan mans' umbrella was very near the old cathedral - folk from the highlands could meet under there, particularly when wet. now the cathedral has moved but there are still folk under there - homeless people sheltering from the weather. i was there at the end of last year and saw maybe half a dozen people huddled together or sleeping under a pile of blankets and sleeping bags. i am sad because i can't get to glasgow for a few months - but god knows what life must be like for these poor souls - really, the rest of us are so very lucky in comparison

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 03:40 AM

Charmion - not sure where you are, but ‘Fax’? Say what?? Do Fax machines even still exist?

I log on to my Drs on-line, and order up my medication on their on-line ordering service, then I get an SMS message when the Dr has approved it. The actual prescription is sent ‘electronically’ by the Dr to my nominated pharmacy, and I get an SMS message from the pharmacy when my medication is ready for me to collect.

Works very well. If my medication needs reviewing, I get an SMS from the Drs asking me to make an appointment to see him/her.

But ‘Fax’!!??!! WT Actual F?? :-) ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Senoufou
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 03:50 AM

My Irish ancestors may well have arrived (from Cork) to either Glasgow or Liverpool during the Famine. My Scottish ancestors (Caithness) may well have migrated south during the Clearances too. And I agree, it must be dreadful for poor homeless people without shelter or help, even nowadays. Our village and our Church is keeping the nearest town's food bank well-supplied.
I hope that when this is all over, society may have a good look at how things are and make some changes.

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Mr Red
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 04:03 AM

How is that supposed to be done over the phone?

e-mail photos, skype type video phoning, etc are available. Better than just audio phoning. In the UK we have repeat prescriptions and web forms to repeat therewith. I have noticed the queues for the pharmacy are far more spaced out because the prescriptees are nervous (and more vulnerable)!

I wonder if there are surgeries using Zoom? It is bound to happen, particularly in Lundun with the "bankers" too busy making money, or I suspect, trying to reduce their current losses.

Sigh. Welcome to the new normal. - Sadly the new normal above was being mooted (& used) in the UK.

RIP - Doctors Bedside Manner.

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 04:12 AM

Apologies Charmion - my previous post was in response to JennyG! And sorry Jenny too! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 04:15 AM

A wee book was published maybe 40 years ago, possibly written by a Glasgow librarian, titled something like (Weegies and Edinbuggers) which did humourous comparisons between the citizens.
('come awa' in' / 'you'll have had your tea?' etc)
I don't think the author made up the terms, they were already in use?

Re. Highlandmans Umbrella/ cathedral - Glasgow cathedral is I think about 800 years old,been in the same place all that time. Central station (part of)is as old as steam trains, with an extension built more recently....

Re dogs (earlier in thread) - Border Collies are the best!!

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Senoufou
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 04:30 AM

Hahahaa Gallus Moll, I always used to smile at the differences between people in Edinburgh and those in Glasgow.
In Edinburgh I rented a room in Merchiston, then taught in Bruntsfield, both near Morningside (very posh area) The ladies I knew wore tweed-mixture suits, held out a little finger when drinking tea and wore a posh hat indoors when entertaining their friends. Their accent was very 'Miss Jean Brodie'. They would never have said shit for a shilling!
In Glasgow, all the folk I knew were warm, funny, kind and spoke broad Glasgae. I had quickly to learn a whole new vocabulary, and to understand what my pupils were saying. Loved every minute of it, and spent so much time laughing with them all.
Sigh. I do miss Scotland, but at least my sister and my two nieces live there and we can visit them once Lockdown is over.

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 04:48 AM

i hope that that no one goes hungry

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 05:00 AM

”Re dogs (earlier in thread) - Border Collies are the best!!“

‘Collies’? What a strange way to spell ‘Terriers’! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: peteglasgow
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 05:06 AM

hello gallus - i'm maybe getting mixed up , as i thought i'd seen some tv film about the city and it said the catholic cathedral had been moved (folk from the highlands were traditionally more likely to be catholic and central station and the umbrella were very close)

last year my daughter and i were about to go in to a (the?) newer one and this cyclist zoomed right past us -
'f*****g hell!' i shouted...'then 'sorry' to a couple of women passing by
'that's ok son - just get yersel' awa in tae confession!'

the old glasgow cathedral by the necroplis - is the protestant one and very impressive. when you walk on the hill by there you can see over to the east end and glasgow celtic's stadium (celtic were traditionally the largely catholic team while their rivals - rangers- are protestant) - with it's old nickname - PARADISE - in large letters easily readable. i'm sure it's deliberate and a tongue in cheek joke

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 05:47 AM

Hi Sen, hope you are well 'way doon Sooth-East? I grew up just outside Glashow boundary, but was a student in Embry, so experienced both cities! - when I was a young teenager, if a trip to Embry was planned, consideration had to be given as to whether to wear gloves!!! One certainly dressed smartly for a visit to the capital city.... guess that was just before teenagers and denims were invented?
An outstanding feature of being a visitir to Glasgow is that if you are heard asking directions, someone will go out of their way to show you or even take you to
your destination!! (Mind you I have ecxperienced the same helpfulness in Liverpool, so maybe it is West coast ocean terminal type places that do this?)
I think i read that one of the world guide books (Lonely Planet?)advises travellers not to openly consult a map on the streets of Glasgow, as citizens willl descend on them, take them to their destination - and suggest other sites to be visited!!! (It is true - I do it myself!!!)
Cathedral....workingtonman I forgot about RC cathedral, don't know much about it/where it may have been? Currently on Clyde St (?) Overlooking the river - was in it once when my friend and I came across a distressed old lady, she was confused and looking for the church, so we took her there, handed her over to a priest to help her.

Border Collies - Backwoodsman, after your post someone else (Donuel? - i can't face scrolling all the way back on my phone!!)
mentioned Border Collies (well i think they did) my Border Collie is stunning, clever - amazing wee dug! As was her predecessor.

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Senoufou
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 06:39 AM

Och aye hen, we're no too bad doon here the noo, thanks vairry much!
It's quite true about Glasgow people being kind and helpful. Lovely folk.
I miss all the delicious pastries, potato scones and cakes etc in the bakers' shops.
And the little stray ginger cat that wound itself around a random drunk's legs as they emerged from the chippie. When the drunk bent down to stroke it, it seized their portion of fish and ran off. The swearing was hilarious! Happened nearly every evening outside my bedsit.
Anyone got ideas about where they'd like to travel next year? Husband wants to go to the Antipodes and USA. Also he's always fancied a cruise. (Not me, seasick!)

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Mrrzy
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 08:36 AM

Wait, there is a tunnel or bridge to Ireland?

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Donuel
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 09:44 AM

Border Collies are as intelligent as dogs get. They are FAST and fun but can get bored if you don't offer enough stimulation and games.

Their intelligence is similar to Poodles, Borzois and lively Labs.
I think they even have introspection.

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 09:47 AM

No tunnel or bridge, but various air and sea crossings -
by sea to N Ireland:
from Campbeltown in Argyll by rib to Ballycastle (summer only)
By ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
Think those are only two routes from Scotland (unless there's still a Troon to Larne summer ferry?)
Not sure of the crossing(s) from England to Ireland - from Liverpool?

Neither tunnel nor bridge seems like a good idea as theres enormous amounts on munitions and military waste dumped in the Beaufort Trench (short sighted decisions by the powers that be...)

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: keberoxu
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 07:56 PM

the Giants' Causeway??

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 07:59 PM

well guess the other end of it is Staffa /Fingal's Cave, so perhaps there is an underwater causeway link?
Not all that convenient unless you live on Staffa mind you.......

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Apr 20 - 09:47 PM

When life returns to normal from this new normal all these eerie empty spaces will have crowds ...

Subject: RE: BS: When life returns to normal........
From: skarpi
Date: 30 Apr 20 - 01:38 AM

What is normal life ? Life like it was, was abnormal. Lock down Earth has been good in many way.