Leicester - Page 4

xoxoxoBruce · 10-19-2006, 03:19 PM

Don't ask, Sundae....just forget it.
Buddug is not a Brit. Expat spawn, shacking with a frog in the Caribbean.
You, like the rest of us, are beneath her. Sort of a troll.

Elspode · 10-19-2006, 04:22 PM

Great pics, SG. Keep 'em coming, please. I'll likely never go much of anywhere, but I do get to live vicariously through the eyes and digicams of my fellow Cellarites.

Not sure how to delicately ask this, but you *did* mention a certain malaise earlier, so...are you feeling better, then?

Sundae · 10-20-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Great pics, SG. Keep 'em coming, please. I'll likely never go much of anywhere, but I do get to live vicariously through the eyes and digicams of my fellow Cellarites.

Not sure how to delicately ask this, but you *did* mention a certain malaise earlier, so...are you feeling better, then?

I'll certainly post more pics now that it's my favourite time of year again.

And yes - with the help of friends and drugs I am working my way out of depression. About a month ago I was suddenly struck with a feeling of happiness - and realised it was the first time in 2006. I've stopped thinking about killing myself and I think it's fair to say I'm on the mend

Trilby · 10-20-2006, 07:00 AM

SG--I am glad you had a feeling of happiness (it feels GREAT, doesn't it? So free!) and that you are coming out of your depression. If you could see yourself the way I see you, you'd know how smart, witty, sweet and special you are.

skysidhe · 10-20-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I live on a main road, but this is the street just round the corner (my short-cut to the launderette).

Thought the cars & style of houses might be different to what you see in the US.

Not really. I am sure there is a street someplace that looks just like that. One of the things I saw I didn't see here was on the menu sigh. We havn't had the pleasure of eating jackets yet.:p Or at least I havn't. What are they?

Sundae · 10-20-2006, 08:39 AM

Jackets are Baked Potatoes (in their jackets - see?)

Very popular lunch here - Jack's Potato Shop (see what they did there) has queues outside every weekday lunchtime for takeaway. Most popular fillings- beans, chilli, or cheese & coleslaw (bleurgh)

Elspode · 10-20-2006, 01:36 PM

What, no jellied elvers or Spam?

10-20-2006, 02:01 PM

Great pics. I love the city... I miss going. Spent a lot of time in NY, New Orleans, Miami and many others. I have lived in Tampa and Los Angeles.
Mainly because it is so forien to me... growing-up in the forrest the way I did.
How handicap accessible is London, does anyone know?

footfootfoot · 10-20-2006, 03:35 PM

Is there a 'Rearsby" in Leicester? My Maternal Grandma was from Rearsby, Leicester. Is that a village in a larger city or an area or just some other anomalie?

limey · 10-22-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Great pics. I love the city... I miss going. Spent a lot of time in NY, New Orleans, Miami and many others. I have lived in Tampa and Los Angeles.
Mainly because it is so forien to me... growing-up in the forrest the way I did.
How handicap accessible is London, does anyone know?

Probably not very, I'm afraid. Only some tube (...er ... subway) stations have wheelchair access. I think all taxis are supposed to be able to take passengers in/with wheelchairs, but this may be the fold-up, non motorised sort. Suburban railways now have to provide ramp access to their carriages when required. All shops and museums are supposed to provide step-free access now I think. Pavements (sidewalks) in the centre of town are not always all that wide. I could find out more if you like.

Sundae · 10-23-2006, 04:25 AM

Elspode - jellied eels are a London speciality. Coming from a family of native Eastenders I've eaten them in my time. Traditional food for this part of the world is Melton Mowbray Pork Pies and Red Leicester cheese. I can see why they stick with the jacket pots.

Foot - there certainly is a Rearsby in Leicester. My local shop sells a type of bread called the Rearsby Loaf, although this is made in a different village now (by my best friend's husband's family bakery!) I was there this summer for a drink with friends, it's only about 10 miles out of Leicester but it's a beautiful little village.

Rkzenrage - I'll back what Limey says. Things have improved in London, and there is all sorts of legislation in place to make it easier for disabled travel, but it's an old city and space is at a premium. The major attractions will have good access, but you will need to plan travel carefully.

There's bound to be websites or agencies that can provide detailed information on Underground stations with access. I'd like to think it would be worth the effort anyway

Sundae · 10-23-2006, 07:11 AM

A couple of pics of the new Cultural Quarter currently under construction/ renovation- with fancy lampposts as previously mentioned.

Sundae · 10-23-2006, 07:20 AM

The first pic shows how things are progressing - from left to right is a very nice restaurant with flats above, a space awaiting development (with newly refurbished flats peeking through above it) and a nasty old row of shops/ offices showing 20th C architecture isn't holding up very well.

The second pic is a bit busy, but shows work being done on existing (ugly) offices, a poster for Diwali - Leicester has a large Hindu population and our celebrations are apparently the largest outside of India. The pub on the right is the Rainbow & Dove, a friendly gay pub.

Sundae · 10-23-2006, 07:26 AM

And finally (for now)
Looking up London Road to the station on the right hand side. This is the way I choose to walk home most days. It looks grimmer than it is, as it's a grey overcast day.

And my office, doing its best to blend in with the city's Victorian architecture - not. Someone was actually paid to design this I suppose...

xoxoxoBruce · 10-23-2006, 02:23 PM

It would appear food plays a big part of the Diwali celebration..... I'm all for that.
Taking an oil bath in the middle of the night doesn't sound all that appealing, although I have, after an evening of heavy partying or during an all nighter in the garage.

10-19-2006, 03:19 PM	#46
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Don't ask, Sundae....just forget it. Buddug is not a Brit. Expat spawn, shacking with a frog in the Caribbean. You, like the rest of us, are beneath her. Sort of a troll. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-19-2006, 04:22 PM	#47
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Great pics, SG. Keep 'em coming, please. I'll likely never go much of anywhere, but I do get to live vicariously through the eyes and digicams of my fellow Cellarites. Not sure how to delicately ask this, but you did mention a certain malaise earlier, so...are you feeling better, then? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

10-20-2006, 08:39 AM	#51
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Jackets are Baked Potatoes (in their jackets - see?) Very popular lunch here - Jack's Potato Shop (see what they did there) has queues outside every weekday lunchtime for takeaway. Most popular fillings- beans, chilli, or cheese & coleslaw (bleurgh) __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-20-2006, 01:36 PM	#52
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	What, no jellied elvers or Spam? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

10-20-2006, 03:35 PM	#54
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Is there a 'Rearsby" in Leicester? My Maternal Grandma was from Rearsby, Leicester. Is that a village in a larger city or an area or just some other anomalie? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-20-2006, 07:00 AM	#49
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	SG--I am glad you had a feeling of happiness (it feels GREAT, doesn't it? So free!) and that you are coming out of your depression. If you could see yourself the way I see you, you'd know how smart, witty, sweet and special you are.

10-20-2006, 02:01 PM	#53
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Great pics. I love the city... I miss going. Spent a lot of time in NY, New Orleans, Miami and many others. I have lived in Tampa and Los Angeles. Mainly because it is so forien to me... growing-up in the forrest the way I did. How handicap accessible is London, does anyone know?

10-23-2006, 04:25 AM	#56
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Elspode - jellied eels are a London speciality. Coming from a family of native Eastenders I've eaten them in my time. Traditional food for this part of the world is Melton Mowbray Pork Pies and Red Leicester cheese. I can see why they stick with the jacket pots. Foot - there certainly is a Rearsby in Leicester. My local shop sells a type of bread called the Rearsby Loaf, although this is made in a different village now (by my best friend's husband's family bakery!) I was there this summer for a drink with friends, it's only about 10 miles out of Leicester but it's a beautiful little village. Rkzenrage - I'll back what Limey says. Things have improved in London, and there is all sorts of legislation in place to make it easier for disabled travel, but it's an old city and space is at a premium. The major attractions will have good access, but you will need to plan travel carefully. There's bound to be websites or agencies that can provide detailed information on Underground stations with access. I'd like to think it would be worth the effort anyway __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-23-2006, 07:11 AM	#57
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	A couple of pics of the new Cultural Quarter currently under construction/ renovation- with fancy lampposts as previously mentioned. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-23-2006, 07:20 AM	#58
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The first pic shows how things are progressing - from left to right is a very nice restaurant with flats above, a space awaiting development (with newly refurbished flats peeking through above it) and a nasty old row of shops/ offices showing 20th C architecture isn't holding up very well. The second pic is a bit busy, but shows work being done on existing (ugly) offices, a poster for Diwali - Leicester has a large Hindu population and our celebrations are apparently the largest outside of India. The pub on the right is the Rainbow & Dove, a friendly gay pub. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-23-2006, 07:26 AM	#59
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And finally (for now) Looking up London Road to the station on the right hand side. This is the way I choose to walk home most days. It looks grimmer than it is, as it's a grey overcast day. And my office, doing its best to blend in with the city's Victorian architecture - not. Someone was actually paid to design this I suppose... Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 10-23-2006 at 11:30 AM.

10-23-2006, 02:23 PM	#60
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It would appear food plays a big part of the Diwali celebration..... I'm all for that. Taking an oil bath in the middle of the night doesn't sound all that appealing, although I have, after an evening of heavy partying or during an all nighter in the garage. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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