FOX Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Ah that's what was there! Noticed the empty shop and the big Norco sign. What is Norco? I imagine that's just what Spar used to be before it was, um, Spar. Very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Norco is/was a subsiduary of the Co-op I think. Convenience store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Co-operative_Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Spar seems to have vanished from Holburn Street, what's that about? I remember going in there to get supplies when spending all day in Solid Gold playing games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Pic taken from http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&id=130643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Pic taken from http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&id=130643How did they get the trolley's up the stairs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 That's that horrific thing that's now John Lewis, correct? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) http://oracleofbacon.org/ Edited January 29, 2013 by Cool Thinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The first single due to be released from James Arthur's debut album is entitled "If You Are Losing Sleep In Aberdeen" and was written for his friend who moved to Banchory a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The first single due to be released from James Arthur's debut album is entitled "If You Are Losing Sleep In Aberdeen" and was written for his friend who moved to Banchory a few years ago.Where did you get that from? As according to here - http://local.stv.tv/aberdeen/news/magazine/211896-x-factor-james-arthur-hopes-aberdeen-song-features-in-debut-album/ he just says he hopes it gets onto the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Where did you get that from? As according to here - http://local.stv.tv/aberdeen/news/magazine/211896-x-factor-james-arthur-hopes-aberdeen-song-features-in-debut-album/ he just says he hopes it gets onto the album. Oh no, I read the Evening Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Oh no, I read the Evening Express.there's your problem right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I love how excited Cool Thinker gets just at a mere namecheck of Aberdeen. In other news, that James Arthur is a class above anything that's ever come out of the X-Factor before. An actual musican for a start, spent years playing in bands and playing acoustic gigs in pubs, and a ridiculously talented singer with an unbelievable voice. I predict he's actually going to have a long and succesful career, and not end up singing on cruise ships and doing panto in Gloucester in 2 years time like the other winners. /coolthought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I love how excited Cool Thinker gets just at a mere namecheck of Aberdeen. In other news, that James Arthur is a class above anything that's ever come out of the X-Factor before. An actual musican for a start, spent years playing in bands and playing acoustic gigs in pubs, and a ridiculously talented singer with an unbelievable voice. I predict he's actually going to have a long and succesful career, and not end up singing on cruise ships and doing panto in Gloucester in 2 years time like the other winners. /coolthought Everyone I have spoken too about him has called him rubbish. P.S - I love how you can see who is viewing the topic and who they are, best thing about the forum. P.S.S - From Friday every week I will be posting information about the weeks cinema releases. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Everyone I have spoken too about him has called him rubbish. P.S - I love how you can see who is viewing the topic and who they are, best thing about the forum. P.S.S - From Friday every week I will be posting information about the weeks cinema releases. you've been able to see who's viewing a topic for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I love how excited Cool Thinker gets just at a mere namecheck of Aberdeen. In other news, that James Arthur is a class above anything that's ever come out of the X-Factor before. An actual musican for a start, spent years playing in bands and playing acoustic gigs in pubs, and a ridiculously talented singer with an unbelievable voice. I predict he's actually going to have a long and succesful career, and not end up singing on cruise ships and doing panto in Gloucester in 2 years time like the other winners. /coolthoughtThe song of his that they play on Northsound is rank, I'm sure he's eating a pie whilst singing the last chorus. I think to call him a ridiculously talented singer is pretty bold, he won a light entertainment karaoke television program. It's not like he is Van Morrison/Jeff Buckley/musician with actual talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Bit unfair. I think the manner with which James Arthur has found his fame is a moot point, it's just good to see a musician who has kicked about at the pub level now with a number one in his belt....Although, Ed Sheeran also played in pubs. I don't remember what point I was trying to make with this. Also his lyrics are shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I love how excited Cool Thinker gets just at a mere namecheck of Aberdeen. In other news, that James Arthur is a class above anything that's ever come out of the X-Factor before. An actual musican for a start, spent years playing in bands and playing acoustic gigs in pubs, and a ridiculously talented singer with an unbelievable voice. I predict he's actually going to have a long and succesful career, and not end up singing on cruise ships and doing panto in Gloucester in 2 years time like the other winners. /coolthoughtIn terms of what has come out of the X Factor, he is a class above, yes. But in terms of real life, he's not exactly the second coming. There's thousands of singer songwriter types out there as good or better. I predict he's going to get eaten up by the Sith Lord Cowell and the Dark Side of the music 'industry' and spat out when he can't do exactly what they want him to do. He seems quite vulnerable, and I can't see it ending well for him. He would probably have been better losing, then getting picked up by a smaller label who could work with what he has rather than turning him into what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 News * McDonalds on Union Street have failed to open 24 hours a day (they are already open 5am - 4am Sat - Sun) due to the police saying there would be too much trouble. * Example has cancelled his Aberdeen show. * Bus prices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire could rise in the future. Primary School Closure List * Quarryhill and Bramble Bay could merge into a new school in the Quarryhill area. * Middleton Park and Glashieburn could merge into a new school in the Glashieburn area. * Abbotswell and Kirkhill could merge into a new school on a unidentified site. * 14 victorian era schools will be demolished and replaced by new schools examples (Skene Square, Ashley Road and Broomhill). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 * 14 victorian era schools will be demolished and replaced by new schools examples (Skene Square, Ashley Road and Broomhill). They're not proposing to demolish them, just upgrade them a bit -"A programme (Victorian Schools (VS) Programme) to improve suitability should be instigated which would involve exploring possible alterations to internal and external facilities. These are likely to include the flooring over of first and second floor voids to provide flexible spaces for use in a variety of learning activities, such as group work and some types of active learning." Full details here if you're interested -http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=2782&T=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 News * Example has cancelled his Aberdeen show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 New at the cinema this week. Mainstream Movies Flight (15)Paramount PicturesDramaRelease Date - 1st February 2013Director - Robert ZemeckisStarring - Denzel Washington, Nadine Velazquez and Don CheadleShowing At - All Cinema's Except BelmontAn airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.Bullet To The Head (15)Entertainment OneAction/Crime/ThrillerRelease Date - 1st February 2013Director - Walter HillStarring - Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa & Christian SlaterShowing At - Vue & Cineworld Union SquareAfter watching their respective partners die, a New Orleans hitman and a Washington D.C. detective form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemyHyde Park On Hudson (12A)Universal Biography/Comedy/DramaRelease Date - 1st February 2013Director - Roger Michell Starring - Bill Murray, Laura Linney & Olivia WilliamsShowing At - Cineworld Union Square & BelmontThe story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York. Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D (PG) Paramount PicturesFantasy Release Date - 1st February 2013Director - Andrew Adamson Starring - Erica Linz, Igor Zaripov & Lutz HalbhubnerShowing At - Cineworld Union SquareA young woman is entranced by an Aerialist. When they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and are separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other. Might Not Be New But It Is Showing At The Belmont Kill Bill 2 (18) - Monday 4th February 2013 at 8.30pmMcCullin (15) - Tuesday 5th February 2013 at 6pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 News * Bus prices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire could rise in the future. Good scoop on this one. I'll make sure I'm prepared. And the sky is and will remain to be blue, at least for the foreseeable future. You might wanna jot that one down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Good scoop on this one. I'll make sure I'm prepared. And the sky is and will remain to be blue, at least for the foreseeable future. You might wanna jot that one down. Now I know why you swapped the letters in your username, because you did not wan't to state the obvious. "Jerk" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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