http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New boat cafe en Sun, 17 May 2026 22:36:19 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224088 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:34:05 +0000 jdanielp 224088@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well that was a pleasant diversion from an otherwise grim morning's contemplation. I'd vote for The Counter over PY. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224045 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:51:31 +0000 LaidBack 224045@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was a good turnout with a fair turnover.</p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/HwY5cv"><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7315/27261062763_49cf4bb618.jpg"></a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/HwY5cv">EuroRef aftermath - City Cycling Forum :-(</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/66067108@N08/">LaidBackBikes</a>, on Flickr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224044 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:49:25 +0000 kaputnik 224044@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was there first.<br /> <img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7385/27840477016_06aa45f259.jpg"></p> <p>But things soon picked up. Impressive turnout.<br /> <img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7241/27596947300_e668c48290.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224033 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:15:31 +0000 gembo 224033@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If weather fair we should always go to the boat? Better I think than PY? THe owner Ali is keen cyclist too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224023 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:03:42 +0000 I were right about that saddle 224023@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@unhurt</p> <p>It was your ear-rings that reminded me to effect said swap! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224022 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:57:05 +0000 unhurt 224022@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I especially enjoyed seeing the art swap! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224017 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:15:20 +0000 algo 224017@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That was a very enjoyable trip to Edinburgh's riviera, despite an understandably sombre mood. Nice to see everyone and meet new people, and be introduced to an extraordinary piece of art and craftsmanship demonstrating the talent that lurks quietly within this forum...</p> <p><img src="http://algorhythmical.co.uk/iwrats.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224015 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:03:32 +0000 chdot 224015@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Guy in the deck chair"</p> <p>You mean there was only one?! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224014 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:03:13 +0000 urchaidh 224014@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Been hoping to come long to one of these meets for a while, thought today was they day. Instead I lay in bed listening to the radio, cycling through states of denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. Acceptance has so far remained elusive.</p> <p>Wish I'd just got out on the bike and come for a coffee. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224013 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:01:21 +0000 DaveC 224013@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good to see some usual faces and some new.</p> <p>Dave C (Guy in the deck chair) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224010 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:34:19 +0000 gembo 224010@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Then I met you just before 8 then loads of people piled in, was a good meet up, maybe still going on </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-224004 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:53:41 +0000 kaputnik 224004@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Made it at 748, despite cash machines giving me the run around </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223977 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:32:42 +0000 kaputnik 223977@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think I will try for 750-8AM ish. Updates to follow. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223961 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:42:30 +0000 gembo 223961@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aiming for before 8 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223879 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:49:52 +0000 jdanielp 223879@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now it looks like it should be pleasant tomorrow morning. I will hopefully be there by around half eight for a bit. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223848 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:56:59 +0000 gembo 223848@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes rain creeping back, will try to get there early </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223844 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:51:39 +0000 LaidBack 223844@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Will try and look in. Got a trike hire but should have time to come over. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223764 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:35:35 +0000 kaputnik 223764@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm working from home o Friday, but I think it would do good to get out the house and up for a coffee before logging on for the day. I might bring the co-pilot if he's amenable to it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223747 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:07:37 +0000 jdanielp 223747@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's what I was using so if it stays like that it should be fine. It's just they are gradually creeping earlier... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223743 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:42:52 +0000 gembo 223743@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No showers on BBC until 10a.m. What are other providers predicting? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223740 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:26:17 +0000 jdanielp 223740@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well it was until the app refreshed. Hmm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223739 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:25:05 +0000 jdanielp 223739@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The forecast is looking fine for Friday morning. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-223665 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:51:51 +0000 spytfyre 223665@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I might not even make the boat coffee this Friday as apparently there is this vote the day before and my work need extra hands in a certain office in case some "fit hits the shan" at least I think that's what they said, it was a rather rushed message, you might even say panicked...</p> <p>Still might be able to make it for 8.00am to 8:02 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222540 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:39:53 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 222540@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've never managed a PY but I did go to Zazou a few times and enjoyed the company. The Counter is barely a 50 yard diversion from my normal commute so I may get myself along on the 24th... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222449 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:14:23 +0000 spytfyre 222449@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Ali - thanks for having us, hope all goes well with your baby. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222325 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:02:07 +0000 gembo 222325@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cheers Ali, fingers crossed then for good weather, for us and indeed the baby. </p> <p>We should ask our friend at bike team in council about cycle racks opposite you.</p> <p>Hope to see you on 24tn </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222315 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:01:23 +0000 The Counter 222315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>HI Folks,</p> <p>I'm Ali (skinny bespectacled guy) who runs The Counter with my wife Sally. We are both very keen cyclists and we really appreciate you considering using the boat for your meet-up.</p> <p>Opening hours :-</p> <p>Monday closed<br /> Tuesday - Friday 7:30 - 16:30<br /> Saturday &amp; Sunday 9:30 - 16:30</p> <p>At the moment we are selling coffee and cake but plan to do some hot food once we have jumped through some council hoops and my first baby is born (we are on due date +2). </p> <p>Our most expensive item is Hot Chocolate @ £2.40 and our flat white/large coffee are £2.20 all food items are 80p.</p> <p>The article that was posted above is not us but its my friend Ben who runs Out The Box in Inverleith park. </p> <p>I have got the date of the Meet up as the 24th and its in the boat diary. </p> <p>I will endeavour to be here on the 24th to say hello but with the baby due I cant completely guarantee it but I'm sure Mike, Ines and the rest of the staff team will look after you. </p> <p>We plan on keeping some basic bike tools a pump and a few inner tubes on the boat so any suggestions for what common sizes and tools you think we should have </p> <p>Any questions please get in touch</p> <p>Ali </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222215 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:21:43 +0000 gembo 222215@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>24th June is last Friday of the month when we generally congregate</p> <p>Chap told me his dearest beverage was £2.20</p> <p>I did have a double espresso in my beloved apple pie the other week and was charge £2.40. I think what I received was two espressos. It was very nice and only 60p for the rhubarb pie. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475&page=2#post-222207 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:45:37 +0000 jdanielp 222207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So there was a sign on the serving window saying that the boat is shut on Mondays. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16475#post-222194 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:21:28 +0000 chdot 222194@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/thecountered" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/thecountered</a> </p>