Teabags Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 If it's the same I guy I'm thinking of, I quite often see him in the mornings on Bridge Street. Normally wears a denim jacket and carries a purple(I think, not positive) hold all. Years ago, he used to walk about the Holburn Street/Broomhill area in tiny denim shorts.I'm guessing he has some sort of mental health issues.I think I know who you're thinking of but its not the same guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Can I nominate the Earl of Holburn Street? He walks up and down it all day, pausing for a cigarette beside the Foundry or outside Willy Hill's, before carrying on again...ad infinitum.Yes! I once described him to a friend as looking 'like he was fairly high up in the Army in the 80's but he started hitting the bottle and his wife left him and now he lives in a big empty house still doing his Army excercises and 'waiting for the 'Argie's'' and within 5 minutes he walked past and my friend instantly identified him from the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran_imray Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Has anyone else encountered a guy called John that comes up to you and speaks to you like he is your best mate and has known you for years? Me and my mate used to always be on the same bus as him, he would speak to us almost every day but each day he seemed to forget speaking to us. So we would have the same conversation all the time. He seemed really nice but at the same time it was utterly bizarre. I think he lives on Hilton Drive, at least that's where he would get on the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Don't have it in me to read through this whole thread, but the woman who's always sat outside Morrison's. I once heard her loudly proclaim to a similarly dishevelled looking person that she'd just received a picture message, before producing a phone which looked absolutely brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 What about the weird dude with the long hair and leather jacket that walks like a pigeon and bumps into people! Always carries a skatebord, never seen him on it!! I dont like him for some reason!!!IS THIS HIM?YouTube - goth guy with a mad walk in Torry, Aberdeenthink your on about martinhe's skateboards and his twin brother is usually in the leather jacket, both have some sort of mental problem i believe as i used to see them going about cornhill hospital when i used to live on berryden road,they have the piss ripped out them in an aberdeen skatevid that was out sometime ago, yesboss? maybe? they were filmed out side forbidden planet with the ost extreme death metal playing, mega LOLZHow about the old guy that used to reside outside Gilcomston church? I haven't seen him there for a while.HE HAS HAD A SHAVE AND IS LOOKING CHAMPION! seen him last weeks outside starbucks at st nicholas centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Has anyone else encountered a guy called John that comes up to you and speaks to you like he is your best mate and has known you for years? Me and my mate used to always be on the same bus as him, he would speak to us almost every day but each day he seemed to forget speaking to us. So we would have the same conversation all the time. He seemed really nice but at the same time it was utterly bizarre. I think he lives on Hilton Drive, at least that's where he would get on the bus.John Howard, bloody nightmare he is as well.He was forever turning up at the residential unit I used to work in, trying to befriend folk and scrounge his way in so we wouldn't let him through the door.He does seem to forget speaking to you, one day he said hi to me as I got on the bus. I couldn't be fucked with him so I ignored him and sat down so he came up to me ranting something about how I shouldn't ignore him because he's "got human rights". He then got off the bus, made my day to wind him up. Saw him the following day and he was back to saying "hello, mate" again. Jesus...He's got a twin brother as well who doesn't seem to bother anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Can I nominate the Earl of Holburn Street? He walks up and down it all day, pausing for a cigarette beside the Foundry or outside Willy Hill's, before carrying on again...ad infinitum.Are you sure this isn't Alan Cynic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 IS THIS HIM?YouTube - goth guy with a mad walk in Torry, Aberdeenthink your on about martinhe's skateboards and his twin brother is usually in the leather jacket, both have some sort of mental problem i believe as i used to see them going about cornhill hospital when i used to live on berryden road,they have the piss ripped out them in an aberdeen skatevid that was out sometime ago, yesboss? maybe? they were filmed out side forbidden planet with the ost extreme death metal playing, mega LOLZThe video is Gary. The skateboarder as you mentioned is Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran_imray Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 John Howard, bloody nightmare he is as well.He was forever turning up at the residential unit I used to work in, trying to befriend folk and scrounge his way in so we wouldn't let him through the door.He does seem to forget speaking to you, one day he said hi to me as I got on the bus. I couldn't be fucked with him so I ignored him and sat down so he came up to me ranting something about how I shouldn't ignore him because he's "got human rights". He then got off the bus, made my day to wind him up. Saw him the following day and he was back to saying "hello, mate" again. Jesus...He's got a twin brother as well who doesn't seem to bother anyone. That's him, he gave my mate his mobile number once after telling us how he has to look after his sister who has some mental illness or something. I've not seen him for ages though, any idea what the latest on him is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 The video is Gary. The skateboarder as you mentioned is Martin.I forget which one it was... I think it was Martin... but he glassed a guy I was sitting with at Drakes one time. I was suppose to be a witness at court for it but it didn't make it as far as the courthouse in the end.Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's him, he gave my mate his mobile number once after telling us how he has to look after his sister who has some mental illness or something. I've not seen him for ages though, any idea what the latest on him is?I've never heard any mention of a sister, his brother is basically him with a grey moustache.Aye, he's still at large in the community! I often catch the 23 home and I see him on it every couple of weeks or so. Whoever sits at the front of the bus is guaranteed a terrorising from him. He started singing to himself quite loudly one day on the bus, the biddies at the front were becoming quite agitated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I forget which one it was... I think it was Martin... but he glassed a guy I was sitting with at Drakes one time. I was suppose to be a witness at court for it but it didn't make it as far as the courthouse in the end.Good times.Aye, it was Martin. He has a bit of trouble with folk staring at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Are you sure this isn't Alan Cynic?Cheeky sod! I only pause for the occasional white pudding supper!(I know the guy to see him,.....often outside the bookies beside the Malt Mill).) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Denim.. Posted December 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Can I nominate the Earl of Holburn Street? He walks up and down it all day, pausing for a cigarette beside the Foundry or outside Willy Hill's, before carrying on again...ad infinitum.That's smokey Joe! He used to drink in the Foundry when it was the Granary. His real name's Norman. He used to chain smoke whilst walking the street... sometimes just in his slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer_eldritch Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 yeah think I ran into Martin once. Claimed to be a time traveller. Also claimed to be a "Higher Demon" (Exactly the type of thing a lesser demon would say. . .)He also proclaimed once that there was an Angel in Drummonds. If i were an Angel, that's exactly where I would be spending my time. o_OI believe that the guy, Pete I think, who carries the random objects up and down Union Street passed away last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 yeah think I ran into Martin once. Claimed to be a time traveller.He's told me various things like this. Prime examples include-his father is darth vader adn he's waiting for a ride on the milenium falcon-Cornhill murdered him, and he spent 3 days on the moon before coming back to earth-his sister is the vocalist of arch enemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 The Indian guy who stands on union street/terrace junction drumming up custom for his business.. "Come eat lunch, it's real Indian food, not British Indian food, thank fuck for that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Denim.. Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 The Indian guy who stands on union street/terrace junction drumming up custom for his business.. "Come eat lunch, it's real Indian food, not British Indian food, thank fuck for that"That guy really drives his message home. Then thrusts a leaflet into your hand. I'm sure if you showed too much interest, he'd frog-march you into the restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 The Indian guy who stands on union street/terrace junction drumming up custom for his business.. "Come eat lunch, it's real Indian food, not British Indian food, thank fuck for that"When Certain Death were up he was shouting about his "real indian cuisine" but it took a moment to figure that out, since with the accent I was sure he said "come eat real indian pussy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 The guy in a dress... usually found near crown st, rosebank teracce etc ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMotivator Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 There's the statue guy who can sometimes be seen outside the St Nicholas Centre.Another guy who can be seen outside the St Nicholas Centre sometimes is the guy who sings country music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rake Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 there has been a dude playing what lookslike an upturned round bbq that has lots of dents in the square nest to marks n sparks. he just slaps the dents n it makes harmonious percussioney tunes. i wanna know what its called, i gave him a quid, the nmost ive ever given a busker! this thread has given me a few laughs, havnt seen the rendom household appliances man for a while, but i did buy a guns n roses 6 ft flag off him once for a pint glass and a quid, lol, a big thanks to the drummonds staff for the pint glass. lol.Bit late in replying but was it a hang drum?Hang Drum, Panart, melodic metal percussion drum, steel pan, steel drum, Hapi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Tibetan Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMotivator Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Guitar wifie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've spotted another local celebrity who has been christened 'matrix man'. He wears a matrix style full length leather jacket (too long in the arms) and is seen walking up Hutcheon Street every morning. I don't know if he posts on here but he looks like a total boss (GBOL). Haven't spied any other local celebs recently, poor show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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