West Yorkshire - Page 20

Sundae · 07-16-2014, 05:15 PM

I do not even know what language this is written in.
I promise I am not disrespecting Lola Bunny by suggesting she might recognise it; I worked with a lady from Hong Kong who could pick out words in Japanese. In the same way I can tell French from Spanaish from Italian form German etc (no, don't even ask about Scandanavia).

So just for shits and giggles anyway, and in the mild hope Lola Bunny could pinpoint the region beyond simply Asia.

Oh and it smelled gorge.
If I hadn't had two vouchers burning a hole in my [purse I honestly would have.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-16-2014, 08:09 PM

Looks Chinese.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:13 AM

I think it almost definitely is, I was just interested in why they specified "Chinese Roast Duck".
Like we (over here) might say "American style pancakes".

There are effectively two makets. One inside, where the stalls are miniature shops which don't change, and the more traditional pitches outside. Yesterday was apparently the Asian market.

Some standard food fruit stalls, run by typical white British traders, "One bagee banana one pound come on one bagee banana!"
Some sweets and technology stalls. And lots and lots and lots of clothes, 90% of which were unpriced. Uh-huh.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:26 AM

Two things I would have bought if it had been payday/ I'd been earning overtime this month.

I love me a kaftan. Inside the house only, but they're so easy to throw on, modest and yet light. Going to pick up the post from downstairs, to hang washing up to dry in the window, to generally walk around with the windows open before getting dressed. Can't get them for less than £25 in Aylesbury, although I suspect the Indian/ Pakistani population have their own sources.

I also loved these cover ups. Hide flabby arms without actually wearing too much.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:30 AM

Moar.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:35 AM

Why didn't I find shops like this when I was young and svelte?
Oh yes, because I lived in Aylesbury at the time and was scared to express myself

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:39 AM

We're away from the market now.
And into the world of creepy dolls.

Yes, you do know they want your eyes, and will gouge them out with their tiny cold plastic hands as soon as you are asleep.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:50 AM

Only slightly less creepy dogs. And a cow.
Creepy because I saw the prices. The chihuahua is £129. And no, I didn't miss out a decimal point there. When I win the lottery I still will not buy a £129 toy chihuahua.

I can't speak about the whole of West Yorkshire, but certainly the places I have been so far look after their arcades. Beautiful, functional and conducive to both small independent traders and very high-end fashions stores (where they have no intention of piling them high and selling them cheap).

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 01:55 AM

Slightly less grand arcade.
And a real dog.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 02:11 AM

I was all over the internet on Tuesday night, looking for vouchers and freebies.
Turns out some students were graduating on Wednesday so there were plenty of deals available all expiring that day. Suits me!

So first, off to the Cornmarket to Primo's Gourmet Hotdogs, which even before the voucher would have worked out a similar price to McDonalds, and was so much nicerer.
You queued at a canteen style counter, picked up your own cold drink from a chiller, placed your order and were given a painted marker to place on your table. The only form of waiter service was when your meal was brought to you.

I chose to eat outside.

Had a Route 66. With the deal it was worth the money, but I can't say it completely lived up to my expectations given the description.
Large beef hotdog topped with spicy chilli beef, Monterey Jack cheese, mixed peppers, jalapenos and Frank's Hot Sauce.

Sundae · 07-17-2014, 02:15 AM

Primo's is in the old Corn Exchange.
Another great example of Leeds treating old buildings with respect rather than just bulldozing them.

Carruthers · 07-17-2014, 03:22 AM

Thanks for the great travelogue, Sundae. Keep 'em coming.

By the way, you look much, much better. I trust that you feel that way?

Undertoad · 07-17-2014, 07:23 AM

Ditto!

glatt · 07-17-2014, 08:43 AM

Great set of pictures.

I love the old ornate stuff. Like those cast iron dragon brackets. Very cool.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-17-2014, 12:05 PM

Yes, your personal travelogue is the most excellent adventure since Bill and Ted's.

07-16-2014, 05:15 PM	#286
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I do not even know what language this is written in. I promise I am not disrespecting Lola Bunny by suggesting she might recognise it; I worked with a lady from Hong Kong who could pick out words in Japanese. In the same way I can tell French from Spanaish from Italian form German etc (no, don't even ask about Scandanavia). So just for shits and giggles anyway, and in the mild hope Lola Bunny could pinpoint the region beyond simply Asia. Oh and it smelled gorge. If I hadn't had two vouchers burning a hole in my [purse I honestly would have. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-16-2014, 08:09 PM	#287
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Looks Chinese. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-17-2014, 01:13 AM	#288
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I think it almost definitely is, I was just interested in why they specified "Chinese Roast Duck". Like we (over here) might say "American style pancakes". There are effectively two makets. One inside, where the stalls are miniature shops which don't change, and the more traditional pitches outside. Yesterday was apparently the Asian market. Some standard food fruit stalls, run by typical white British traders, "One bagee banana one pound come on one bagee banana!" Some sweets and technology stalls. And lots and lots and lots of clothes, 90% of which were unpriced. Uh-huh. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:26 AM	#289
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Two things I would have bought if it had been payday/ I'd been earning overtime this month. I love me a kaftan. Inside the house only, but they're so easy to throw on, modest and yet light. Going to pick up the post from downstairs, to hang washing up to dry in the window, to generally walk around with the windows open before getting dressed. Can't get them for less than £25 in Aylesbury, although I suspect the Indian/ Pakistani population have their own sources. I also loved these cover ups. Hide flabby arms without actually wearing too much. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:30 AM	#290
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Moar. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:35 AM	#291
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Why didn't I find shops like this when I was young and svelte? Oh yes, because I lived in Aylesbury at the time and was scared to express myself Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:39 AM	#292
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We're away from the market now. And into the world of creepy dolls. Yes, you do know they want your eyes, and will gouge them out with their tiny cold plastic hands as soon as you are asleep. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:50 AM	#293
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Only slightly less creepy dogs. And a cow. Creepy because I saw the prices. The chihuahua is £129. And no, I didn't miss out a decimal point there. When I win the lottery I still will not buy a £129 toy chihuahua. I can't speak about the whole of West Yorkshire, but certainly the places I have been so far look after their arcades. Beautiful, functional and conducive to both small independent traders and very high-end fashions stores (where they have no intention of piling them high and selling them cheap). Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 01:55 AM	#294
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Slightly less grand arcade. And a real dog. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 02:11 AM	#295
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was all over the internet on Tuesday night, looking for vouchers and freebies. Turns out some students were graduating on Wednesday so there were plenty of deals available all expiring that day. Suits me! So first, off to the Cornmarket to Primo's Gourmet Hotdogs, which even before the voucher would have worked out a similar price to McDonalds, and was so much nicerer. You queued at a canteen style counter, picked up your own cold drink from a chiller, placed your order and were given a painted marker to place on your table. The only form of waiter service was when your meal was brought to you. I chose to eat outside. Had a Route 66. With the deal it was worth the money, but I can't say it completely lived up to my expectations given the description. Large beef hotdog topped with spicy chilli beef, Monterey Jack cheese, mixed peppers, jalapenos and Frank's Hot Sauce. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 02:15 AM	#296
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Primo's is in the old Corn Exchange. Another great example of Leeds treating old buildings with respect rather than just bulldozing them. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-17-2014, 03:22 AM	#297
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Thanks for the great travelogue, Sundae. Keep 'em coming. By the way, you look much, much better. I trust that you feel that way? __________________

07-17-2014, 07:23 AM	#298
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Ditto!

07-17-2014, 08:43 AM	#299
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Great set of pictures. I love the old ornate stuff. Like those cast iron dragon brackets. Very cool.

07-17-2014, 12:05 PM	#300
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yes, your personal travelogue is the most excellent adventure since Bill and Ted's. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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