Quirky shops,stalls etc in Leeds

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sun 21 Sep, 2008 12:57 pm

Nay Steve J, It was Brian that was pickled. lol!He was dismissed from Elland road ground stafffor not keeping straight lines in the hallowed turf!The strikers kept getting put off on penalties as thepenalty box didn't line up straight!(That's their excuseand nothing has altered since, I gather,only on awaygames! Sorry Brian P of Otley.Long may you reign in thegrass mowing 'field' (Oh No!). I do prefer Pickled onionsand gherkins to Ransome and Marles' in vinegar!We've had many a chuckle on the bus arriving in Otters bus Stn! Your sign must have become a landmark afterso long. It has been commented on a few times alreadyon this Forum! We don't charge for advertising!PS Sorry! it was Brian Clough that was sacked fornot keeping to the straight and narrow! RIP Cluffy!

Si · Post by Si » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 9:15 am

Hi Arry,Slightly off thread, but speaking of Otley - I noticed at the weekend that there is a second privet loco there. I think it's down Crow Lane. I'll try and get you a photo!Cheers,Si.

Reginal Perrin · Post by **Reginal Perrin** » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 2:19 pm

Steve Jones wrote: Passing down Albion street today, I spotted a new stall called "The Magic Porridge Shop" selling, you guessed it, porridge!Now it struck me that this was a quirky thing to sell and led me to wonder what other unusual shops or stalls are still out there in Leeds? Isn't it about £3 for some porridge whislt accross the way you can get about 8 sachets of Oat so Simple from Wilknsons for about a quid? Sounds likea massive rip off to me. Also McDonalds do porridge for about £1.20 too.

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 4:30 pm

Si wrote: Hi Arry,Slightly off thread, but speaking of Otley - I noticed at the weekend that there is a second privet loco there. I think it's down Crow Lane. I'll try and get you a photo!Cheers,Si. Hi SiThanks for that info. They'll be opening a marshalling yard in Otters 'fore long if we get a few more privet 'enginehedges'!Where 'bouts is Crow Lane pls? I'll go and pass judgementon the topiary next time thru!

Si · Post by Si » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 4:37 pm

arry awk wrote: Si wrote: Hi Arry,Slightly off thread, but speaking of Otley - I noticed at the weekend that there is a second privet loco there. I think it's down Crow Lane. I'll try and get you a photo!Cheers,Si. Hi SiThanks for that info. They'll be opening a marshalling yard in Otters 'fore long if we get a few more privet 'enginehedges'!Where 'bouts is Crow Lane pls? I'll go and pass judgementon the topiary next time thru! I think it's towards the Bremner Street end. I noticed it because there was a metal tube sticking out of the hedge which was being used to 'train' (oh dear, sorry about that) the smoke coming out of the funnel.

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 5:20 pm

Si wrote: arry awk wrote: Si wrote: Hi Arry,Slightly off thread, but speaking of Otley - I noticed at the weekend that there is a second privet loco there. I think it's down Crow Lane. I'll try and get you a photo!Cheers,Si. Hi SiThanks for that info. They'll be opening a marshalling yard in Otters 'fore long if we get a few more privet 'enginehedges'!Where 'bouts is Crow Lane pls? I'll go and pass judgementon the topiary next time thru! I think it's towards the Bremner Street end. I noticed it because there was a metal tube sticking out of the hedge which was being used to 'train' (oh dear, sorry about that) the smoke coming out of the funnel. No that's cheating! You are supposed to trim the privetin the shape of a plume of smoke, Not sit smoking a fagand blowing the smoke thru a tube! (Stop at nothingthe Otley wallahs!) PS good job it's not Tittybottle Park!

String o' beads · Post by **String o' beads** » Fri 26 Sep, 2008 1:00 am

I don't think that the poor man's Habitat, Marcus Hirst or Hurst has been mentioned yet.It was at the bottom of Merrion Street, behind the Wrens if memory serves. All wicker and melamine and smoked glass a la Abigail's Party it were. It's been a bar for a lot of years now. And there was a lighting place on The Headrow opposite The Three Legs for yeeeaaars that never had any customers that I saw.

Magic Porridge · Post by **Magic Porridge** » Fri 31 Jul, 2009 7:30 pm

Steve Jones wrote: this week I am clerking Tribunals in exchange House and i couldn't help wondering this morning as i passed the stall how many people would be buying organic porridge from "The Magic Porridge Stall" in this weather!come to think of it in view of its hideous pink and purple motif, I wonder if this is another secret Prince worshipper<G>? Pink and purple?? were you wearing violet shades? The logo is very Pink granted...but the purple is brown I assure you.

and we sell Organic Porridge all day long...do you never eat hot stuff in the summer? We also sell delicious Homemade Granolas and Muesli too.

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Fri 31 Jul, 2009 7:36 pm

Yes,I agree you are a very conspicuous colour.i must have been recovering fro ma good night with my description.Excellent food though!I always smile when I see/buy from your stall.Mind you as I don't clerk at Exchange House as often now I don't frequent the stall as often now.

Magic Porridge · Post by **Magic Porridge** » Fri 31 Jul, 2009 7:53 pm

Reginal Perrin wrote: Steve Jones wrote: Passing down Albion street today, I spotted a new stall called "The Magic Porridge Shop" selling, you guessed it, porridge!Now it struck me that this was a quirky thing to sell and led me to wonder what other unusual shops or stalls are still out there in Leeds? Isn't it about £3 for some porridge whislt accross the way you can get about 8 sachets of Oat so Simple from Wilknsons for about a quid? Sounds likea massive rip off to me. Also McDonalds do porridge for about £1.20 too. Our delicious Locally Grown Organic Porridge is only £1.50 a tub and you get a variety of homemade toppings included. Macdonalds porridge is Oat So Simple it's like comparing Lambrini with Champagne - so can we stop the slating of a little local business and agree that if Mcdonalds are charging £1.20 for that rubbish and my customers are getting a delicious bowl of locally grown Organic porridge along with compote, nuts, seeds and fruit then a massive rip off is indeed happening but that the Magic Porridge Pot is Not Guilty your honour. and every £1 you spend with me goes back into the local economy...unlike mcdonalds or Wilkos...lets leave that for another forum tho eh!!