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New boat cafe

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  1. jdanielp
    Member

    So there was a sign on the serving window saying that the boat is shut on Mondays.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  2. gembo
    Member

    24th June is last Friday of the month when we generally congregate

    Chap told me his dearest beverage was £2.20

    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.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  3. The Counter
    Member

    HI Folks,

    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.

    Opening hours :-

    Monday closed
    Tuesday - Friday 7:30 - 16:30
    Saturday & Sunday 9:30 - 16:30

    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).

    Our most expensive item is Hot Chocolate @ £2.40 and our flat white/large coffee are £2.20 all food items are 80p.

    The article that was posted above is not us but its my friend Ben who runs Out The Box in Inverleith park.

    I have got the date of the Meet up as the 24th and its in the boat diary.

    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.

    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

    Any questions please get in touch

    Ali

    Posted 7 years ago #
  4. gembo
    Member

    Cheers Ali, fingers crossed then for good weather, for us and indeed the baby.

    We should ask our friend at bike team in council about cycle racks opposite you.

    Hope to see you on 24tn

    Posted 7 years ago #
  5. spytfyre
    Member

    Hi Ali - thanks for having us, hope all goes well with your baby.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  6. Its_Me_Knees
    Member

    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...

    Posted 7 years ago #
  7. spytfyre
    Member

    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...

    Still might be able to make it for 8.00am to 8:02

    Posted 7 years ago #
  8. jdanielp
    Member

    The forecast is looking fine for Friday morning.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  9. jdanielp
    Member

    Well it was until the app refreshed. Hmm.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  10. gembo
    Member

    No showers on BBC until 10a.m. What are other providers predicting?

    Posted 7 years ago #
  11. jdanielp
    Member

    That's what I was using so if it stays like that it should be fine. It's just they are gradually creeping earlier...

    Posted 7 years ago #
  12. kaputnik
    Moderator

    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.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  13. LaidBack
    Member

    Will try and look in. Got a trike hire but should have time to come over.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  14. gembo
    Member

    Yes rain creeping back, will try to get there early

    Posted 7 years ago #
  15. jdanielp
    Member

    Now it looks like it should be pleasant tomorrow morning. I will hopefully be there by around half eight for a bit.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  16. gembo
    Member

    Aiming for before 8

    Posted 7 years ago #
  17. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I think I will try for 750-8AM ish. Updates to follow.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  18. kaputnik
    Moderator

    Made it at 748, despite cash machines giving me the run around

    Posted 7 years ago #
  19. gembo
    Member

    Then I met you just before 8 then loads of people piled in, was a good meet up, maybe still going on

    Posted 7 years ago #
  20. DaveC
    Member

    Good to see some usual faces and some new.

    Dave C (Guy in the deck chair)

    Posted 7 years ago #
  21. urchaidh
    Member

    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.

    Wish I'd just got out on the bike and come for a coffee.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  22. chdot
    Admin

    "Guy in the deck chair"

    You mean there was only one?!

    Posted 7 years ago #
  23. algo
    Member

    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...

    Posted 7 years ago #
  24. unhurt
    Member

    I especially enjoyed seeing the art swap!

    Posted 7 years ago #
  25. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    @unhurt

    It was your ear-rings that reminded me to effect said swap!

    Posted 7 years ago #
  26. gembo
    Member

    If weather fair we should always go to the boat? Better I think than PY? THe owner Ali is keen cyclist too.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  27. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I was there first.

    But things soon picked up. Impressive turnout.

    Posted 7 years ago #
  28. LaidBack
    Member

    Was a good turnout with a fair turnover.

    EuroRef aftermath - City Cycling Forum :-( by LaidBackBikes, on Flickr

    Posted 7 years ago #
  29. jdanielp
    Member

    Well that was a pleasant diversion from an otherwise grim morning's contemplation. I'd vote for The Counter over PY.

    Posted 7 years ago #

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