Tuesday 30 September 2008
Sunday 24 August 2008
Thursday 26 June 2008
town-hall-cart-rework
town-hall-cart-rework
Originally uploaded by paisleyorguk
I have been doing a wee nighttime course at Paisley University eherm sorry its now known as The University of the West of Scotland "doesnt have the same ring to it" anyways the course is not just for my benefit its also to the websites benefit too and hopefully you will agree..
I have been out most Saturdays with the course taking photos all around the town and in this shot you can see that I have edited one of my images for the course and also for the Paisley websites gallery.
Please check out the new reworked gallery especially if you had trouble before, the new one is faster and easier to use, so please click on gallery on the menu above.
Friday 13 June 2008
Paisley Accommodation
I have now put up a new online guide to accommodation in the Paisley and Renfrewshire area, check it out by going to www.renfrewshireaccommodation.co.uk let me know what you think.
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Paisley Blog
The Paisley Blog now has its own domain name www.paisleyblog.co.uk check it out and please update your bookmarks.
This website is sponsored by www.paisley.org.uk and Paisley Computer repair for all your IT service call us now
This website is sponsored by www.paisley.org.uk and Paisley Computer repair for all your IT service call us now
Thursday 21 February 2008
Last Post
Sadness and good news unfortunately this is the last post from this blog, however thats because we have now setup our own blog on http://www.paisley.org.uk/blog/ so please update your links and favourites to the new place, thanks for your support..
Last Toy Shop in Paisley
Around Paisley Feb 17th 08
Originally uploaded by paisleyorguk
How sad is it we dont have a proper toy shop in Paisley anymore the nearest big toy shop is Toys r Us in Govan, what a trek eh?
University of the West of Scotland "Name Change"
Around Paisley Feb 17th 08
Originally uploaded by paisleyorguk
The name change from The University of Paisley to the University of the West of Scotland, in Paisley. Some might say shocking move some may even say its progress and progress is good, or as my lecturer says UWS "Utter Waste of Space" I will let you decide...
My thoughts are, we are lucky to have such a fine establishment in our town no matter what its called..
Wednesday 20 February 2008
Castelvecchi "Chip shops in Paisley"
Around Paisley Feb 17th 08
Originally uploaded by paisleyorguk
This is one of Paisley's Favourite chippy's and its been a stalwart business in the town for many years also Alans in Storie street, whats your favourite chippy?
Maybe the Hippy Chippy or do you remember Bruno's ? let us know in the message board on www.paisley.org.uk or click here to go direct to the forum
Tuesday 19 February 2008
Town Centre being opened up to traffic
This information is in the evening times please follow the link at the bottom of the page to read the full article.
CARS are to be offered better access to Paisley town centre after more than 10 years of campaigning by struggling shop owners.
Roads surrounding the High Street, which have been limited to buses and taxis for years, will be opened up as part of an action plan to attract more shoppers.
The proposals follow an 11-year battle to reopen the heart of the town to all traffic after key through-routes were turned into one-way roads and bus lanes when the High Street was pedestrianised in 1997.
Studies show that Braehead, with its free parking, has contributed to a 50% sales slump in recent years.
read the rest of the article here.
CARS are to be offered better access to Paisley town centre after more than 10 years of campaigning by struggling shop owners.
Roads surrounding the High Street, which have been limited to buses and taxis for years, will be opened up as part of an action plan to attract more shoppers.
The proposals follow an 11-year battle to reopen the heart of the town to all traffic after key through-routes were turned into one-way roads and bus lanes when the High Street was pedestrianised in 1997.
Studies show that Braehead, with its free parking, has contributed to a 50% sales slump in recent years.
read the rest of the article here.
Monday 18 February 2008
Around Paisley Feb 18th 08
I was out with Paisley on the webs newest aquisition the canon eos 350d digital slr camera, as you may have seen over the last few days I have been out playing with the camera and taking some stunning shots of Paisley "nothing like blowing your own trumpet"
I will also do photos on demand for people, so if you would like to see images of a certain part of Paisley email us and we shall endevour to do our best to get the images for you.
As you can see in this shot I have taken an image of the waterfall at the Hammills in Paisley and slowed down the shutter speed to it looks like there is motion in the water.
Look out for more photographs around Paisley. thanks to all who have donated into the website.
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Lloyds TSB is a joke
What a joke Lloyds TSB is on Paisley high street, I cant believe some of these people are in charge of our money.
We have been trying to setup a bank account with them for the Paisley website just basically a club bank account which gives you the very basic of banking facilities "enough for us to apply for funding" however our secretary and one of our committee members went down to apply for the account yesterday and had all the correct information that was to show their identity "I checked the forms too" and some woman in Lloyds TSb said that it was insufficient, now let me tell you she actually had three or four more items that were insufficient "not according the the guidelines they weren't" so our committee member was told to bring another form of ID back with her the next day.
On returning the next day "this morning" she was told that that said form of ID was not acceptable.
I am raging at them, if any other company's organisations, Charity's, clubs individuals please do not setup an account with Lloyds TSB you will have nothing but hassle with them.. Support Paisley on the web and go to somewhere else the Royal Bank of Scotland or something somebody who actually you can get through to and speak to.. This is what we should have done first...
Take heed Lloyds TSB we wont put up with your nonsense..
We have been trying to setup a bank account with them for the Paisley website just basically a club bank account which gives you the very basic of banking facilities "enough for us to apply for funding" however our secretary and one of our committee members went down to apply for the account yesterday and had all the correct information that was to show their identity "I checked the forms too" and some woman in Lloyds TSb said that it was insufficient, now let me tell you she actually had three or four more items that were insufficient "not according the the guidelines they weren't" so our committee member was told to bring another form of ID back with her the next day.
On returning the next day "this morning" she was told that that said form of ID was not acceptable.
I am raging at them, if any other company's organisations, Charity's, clubs individuals please do not setup an account with Lloyds TSB you will have nothing but hassle with them.. Support Paisley on the web and go to somewhere else the Royal Bank of Scotland or something somebody who actually you can get through to and speak to.. This is what we should have done first...
Take heed Lloyds TSB we wont put up with your nonsense..
Tuesday 12 February 2008
Ideas and Suggestions
Welcome to Paisley on the Web, this websites is a showcase of Paisley online and has been original in its approach to what we show online. All our ideas are original, as in the Pub guide, the famous people section, notable people, visitor attractions, business and lots more. We thank all our visitors for their ideas and suggestions which have contributed to these sections becoming as large as they are.
If you have any suggestions to what we can add in our website please send them in by using the contact page on www.paisley.org.uk
Please also remember that any topic that the Paisley website links to is not ours and if you have any comments about their content then please direct your comments to the owner of that website, we can only comment on our own material.
If you have any suggestions to what we can add in our website please send them in by using the contact page on www.paisley.org.uk
Please also remember that any topic that the Paisley website links to is not ours and if you have any comments about their content then please direct your comments to the owner of that website, we can only comment on our own material.
Friday 8 February 2008
Radar National Disability Key Scheme
As promised here is the information regarding the RADAR national key scheme for toilets that use the key i.e The Paisley Centre..
the web address is www.radar.org.uk
The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets aronud the country. RADAR would like all providers of accessible toilets to keep their toilets unlocked if at all possible. The NKS is suggested for use only if the provider concerned has to keep the toilets locked to stop vandalism and misuse.
Also more information on services can be found at www.accesspaisley.org.uk
the web address is www.radar.org.uk
The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets aronud the country. RADAR would like all providers of accessible toilets to keep their toilets unlocked if at all possible. The NKS is suggested for use only if the provider concerned has to keep the toilets locked to stop vandalism and misuse.
Also more information on services can be found at www.accesspaisley.org.uk
New Advertiser
We have a couple of new advertisers on the Paisley website, also you will see some branded advertisers that are on the pages, we have always tried not to put advertising on the pages but we need to in order to fund future development as we cant rely on donations which have been most welcome and gratefully accepted and they have so far paid for more or less everything you see on the pages..
We would like to introduce 1500photography.com you will see them advertise on some sections including the contact section, maps etc
1500 Photography are based in the West of Scotland, 1500 Photography cover weddings and portraits all over Scotland. 1500 Photography - Stunning images as standard.
I would recommend them as I have seen a lot of their work and it is amazing as well as the person behind the company winning some major photography awards, they cover a lot of areas and famous buildings including Weddings at Cameron House Hotel, Paisley Abbey, and lots of other locations around Scotland..
If you contact 1500 Photography say you seen the ad in the Paisley website and you may get a wee discount...
We would like to introduce 1500photography.com you will see them advertise on some sections including the contact section, maps etc
1500 Photography are based in the West of Scotland, 1500 Photography cover weddings and portraits all over Scotland. 1500 Photography - Stunning images as standard.
I would recommend them as I have seen a lot of their work and it is amazing as well as the person behind the company winning some major photography awards, they cover a lot of areas and famous buildings including Weddings at Cameron House Hotel, Paisley Abbey, and lots of other locations around Scotland..
If you contact 1500 Photography say you seen the ad in the Paisley website and you may get a wee discount...
Tuesday 5 February 2008
Lets Promote Paisley not put it down
I had an excellent response from the Paisley Centre Boss Andrew McKinnon and Im sure it will be well recieved, many thanks for your response
link here
I seen in the Paisley Distress today that the aroma room coffee shop across from the Central Library has now closed, this was a very popular shop and everytime I passed it, it seemed to be quite busy.
I wonder what happened there, now the Paisley Distress done a big centre spread on whats wrong with Paisley, Maybe we should be pointing out whats wrong with Paisley? "write in the forum" or maybe they should take the point of the Paisley website and start highlighting what is right with Paisley?? why the doom and gloom? lets say, wait a minute this town is great for..... this and that lets start promoting the town not putting it down all the time, JOIN PAISLEY ON THE WEB AND PROMOTE THE TOWN "OUR TOWN" lets bring in Business not throw it away..
link here
I seen in the Paisley Distress today that the aroma room coffee shop across from the Central Library has now closed, this was a very popular shop and everytime I passed it, it seemed to be quite busy.
I wonder what happened there, now the Paisley Distress done a big centre spread on whats wrong with Paisley, Maybe we should be pointing out whats wrong with Paisley? "write in the forum" or maybe they should take the point of the Paisley website and start highlighting what is right with Paisley?? why the doom and gloom? lets say, wait a minute this town is great for..... this and that lets start promoting the town not putting it down all the time, JOIN PAISLEY ON THE WEB AND PROMOTE THE TOWN "OUR TOWN" lets bring in Business not throw it away..
Monday 4 February 2008
Paisley Centre Car Park
Right this is a right old Rant at the so called Paisley Shopping Centre Car Park.
Today me and my wife went to Paisley to pick something up and then nip to the bank, we were at least fifteen minutes on returning to my car which I had parked in the Paisley Centre Car Park, I put in my ticket and it said £1.20 I though surely not but then looked at the tariff
Time Rate
0 - 2 Hours £1.20
2 - 3 Hours £1.80
3 - 4 Hours £2.50
4 - 5 Hours £3.50
5 - 6 Hours £5.00
6 - 7 hours £6.00
I though that is a terrible price to pay for parking your car in our town surely this cant be right, what happened to 60p or 50p for the first hour, this is a total rip off and should be rectified.
I also was approached by a wee elderly couple who had parked up and they said could you tell me where the door is to the Paisley Shopping Centre, I said well there isn't one you have to go outside and walk down the road towards New Street then turn right and then left at Cafe Borgia "now where is the signposts???" I should have said to them oh by the way your paying for the pleasure of parking in a shopping centres car park whilst it isn't actually part of a shopping centre.
Also on the same rant at the Paisley Shopping Centre, I was at the loo and came outside where a couple a wee woman pushing her disabled husband in a wheelchair asked me where the Car Park was "bizarre" and do you know why, now please remember we are in the middle of the shopping centre at the disabled toilets and a sign says please pick up a key fob from the Access Paisley offices situated in the Paisley Shopping Centre Car Park... THAT IS BLOODY TERRIBLE IN MY BOOK,
Welcome to Paisley where we will charge you a fortune to park, make you walk to our shopping centre but please if you need to use our disabled toilet come back and get the key its only a ten minute round trip "maybe longer if your disabled"
I have also recently written to the Paisley Centre shopping centre and will forward this to them as well to see if they can comment.
Today me and my wife went to Paisley to pick something up and then nip to the bank, we were at least fifteen minutes on returning to my car which I had parked in the Paisley Centre Car Park, I put in my ticket and it said £1.20 I though surely not but then looked at the tariff
Time Rate
0 - 2 Hours £1.20
2 - 3 Hours £1.80
3 - 4 Hours £2.50
4 - 5 Hours £3.50
5 - 6 Hours £5.00
6 - 7 hours £6.00
I though that is a terrible price to pay for parking your car in our town surely this cant be right, what happened to 60p or 50p for the first hour, this is a total rip off and should be rectified.
I also was approached by a wee elderly couple who had parked up and they said could you tell me where the door is to the Paisley Shopping Centre, I said well there isn't one you have to go outside and walk down the road towards New Street then turn right and then left at Cafe Borgia "now where is the signposts???" I should have said to them oh by the way your paying for the pleasure of parking in a shopping centres car park whilst it isn't actually part of a shopping centre.
Also on the same rant at the Paisley Shopping Centre, I was at the loo and came outside where a couple a wee woman pushing her disabled husband in a wheelchair asked me where the Car Park was "bizarre" and do you know why, now please remember we are in the middle of the shopping centre at the disabled toilets and a sign says please pick up a key fob from the Access Paisley offices situated in the Paisley Shopping Centre Car Park... THAT IS BLOODY TERRIBLE IN MY BOOK,
Welcome to Paisley where we will charge you a fortune to park, make you walk to our shopping centre but please if you need to use our disabled toilet come back and get the key its only a ten minute round trip "maybe longer if your disabled"
I have also recently written to the Paisley Centre shopping centre and will forward this to them as well to see if they can comment.
Update from Linwood sucks website
This is from Linwood sucks newsletter thought it might be of interest for our readers..
Short notice however....
I have just become aware that while Alex Salmond is in Paisley at 11.00am tomorrow, 5th Feb, opening the new Council office, a number of local groups are intending to demonstrate at the building. If anyone is interested then you know where to go.
Linwood Sucks video channel
Also I realise some of you may not have noticed the Linwood Sucks video channel on youtube. There are various video logs on there which may become more useful after the shopping centre has been demolished however there is also a 3 part "interview" on the subject of illegal activity at the landfill and associated amenities. As usual please feel free to voice your opinions on the message board.
PARTS I to III
editor
www.linwoodsucks.com
Short notice however....
I have just become aware that while Alex Salmond is in Paisley at 11.00am tomorrow, 5th Feb, opening the new Council office, a number of local groups are intending to demonstrate at the building. If anyone is interested then you know where to go.
Linwood Sucks video channel
Also I realise some of you may not have noticed the Linwood Sucks video channel on youtube. There are various video logs on there which may become more useful after the shopping centre has been demolished however there is also a 3 part "interview" on the subject of illegal activity at the landfill and associated amenities. As usual please feel free to voice your opinions on the message board.
PARTS I to III
- http://youtube.com/watch?v
=GqoovHbwVpc&feature=related - http://youtube.com/watch?v
=Fax9TvwjcWI&feature=related - http://youtube.com/watch?v
=XcGJmgBxJ8U&feature=related
editor
www.linwoodsucks.com
Sunday 3 February 2008
Update your Internet Browser
To get the best possible results when visiting many websites these days including Paisley on the web, you will have to update your browser to something which meets todays standards, it doesnt matter how old your computer is you can still upgrade your browser for free..
Now my favourite browser isnt Internet Explorer as I find this is prone to spyware and bugs and not to mention as slow as a week in Barlinie "not that I have ever been there"
To install Firefox browser go to www.mozilla.com and click for the free download, it takes a bit of getting used to but it is honestly a far superior browser.
Or you could update your tired old Internet explorer to Internet explorer 7, the download isnt that big and it is well worth it.
To download the new update go to www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/ie/downloads/ or click the link.
Why not do it now it will only take five minutes of your time.
Now my favourite browser isnt Internet Explorer as I find this is prone to spyware and bugs and not to mention as slow as a week in Barlinie "not that I have ever been there"
To install Firefox browser go to www.mozilla.com and click for the free download, it takes a bit of getting used to but it is honestly a far superior browser.
Or you could update your tired old Internet explorer to Internet explorer 7, the download isnt that big and it is well worth it.
To download the new update go to www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/ie/downloads/ or click the link.
Why not do it now it will only take five minutes of your time.
New Front Page
Thats the new frontpage kind of finished, I still hopefully have to add some advertising from local business's in Paisley, we are going out this week to start delivering leaflets to librarys, business, community groups etc "if you are part of a group why not invite me up for a brew - lol chancing my arm here"
If you are looking at the frontpage and can only see one column or cant see the video let me know if your using internet explorer and if its an old or new computer so I can try and see what the problem may be..
Thanks again...
If you are looking at the frontpage and can only see one column or cant see the video let me know if your using internet explorer and if its an old or new computer so I can try and see what the problem may be..
Thanks again...
Saturday 2 February 2008
The Weather
The weather in Paisley has been mental for the last week or so, well maybe even longer than that, whats new says you? Well the wind iver the last few years has been getting considerably worse every year and lasting longer and its strong very strong. I just wonder how bad it will get in coming years and how long it will be before there is 100mph winds gusting over our heads during winter, it will cost local councils an absolute fortune "which will be passed in to us" is it all part of global warming? well its got to be something.
I think I will make a wee section on the website which urges us to recylce more and what we can do for our environment.
I think I will make a wee section on the website which urges us to recylce more and what we can do for our environment.
Friday 1 February 2008
New Look Frontpage
As you can now see I have uploaded the new front page for paisley.org.uk this page will evolve over the coming weeks to include ads and video.
As you can see at the moment we have updated content from various parts of the website, Updated Forum section, Updated Blog section, Updated photo's and latest news from the Unofficial St Mirren Website. All creating dynamic updated content on a daily basis.
No longer will the front page just be a welcoming page and remain largely static, the front page will update several times during the day so It would be a great idea to make this your homepage, I have added a google search so that you don't have to go elsewhere to make web searches.
If you have any ideas you would like to see on the front page please drop me a line and let me know.. I hope that you enjoy the changes so far.
As you can see at the moment we have updated content from various parts of the website, Updated Forum section, Updated Blog section, Updated photo's and latest news from the Unofficial St Mirren Website. All creating dynamic updated content on a daily basis.
No longer will the front page just be a welcoming page and remain largely static, the front page will update several times during the day so It would be a great idea to make this your homepage, I have added a google search so that you don't have to go elsewhere to make web searches.
If you have any ideas you would like to see on the front page please drop me a line and let me know.. I hope that you enjoy the changes so far.
Website Glitch
The website is back up and running, it must have been the server space being updated as promised from our hosting providers, we are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
I thought at first I had done something as I am creating the new page for the homepage if you want a sneaky peak check out http://www.paisley.org.uk/index1.php its a work in progress.
If you would loike to comment on the page please feel free.
I thought at first I had done something as I am creating the new page for the homepage if you want a sneaky peak check out http://www.paisley.org.uk/index1.php its a work in progress.
If you would loike to comment on the page please feel free.
Thursday 31 January 2008
Website update
The website seems to have just gone off, I did get an email last week telling me it may go down for approx 15 mins so hopefully this is that 15 mins.. They are installing some server side technologies into the host for me which I can have a play with...
If not I will get on the blower and update everyone vie this blog
If not I will get on the blower and update everyone vie this blog
Roof Update 31st Jan
Got a letter from the council today and they apologised but said that normally when someone reports a repair that there is no need for the council to get back in touch with that person, IM sure though that I had told them that they would get someone to call me back.
However they go on to say that they have been very busy "[b]and quoted my blog, so blogs can get their attention[/b]" and said that they could see there was significant damage and that they would need the scaffolders to erect the structure before they can fix the damage, but listen to this [b]the target date is the 4th March[/b] thats a month away bloody hell.
Last night was bad again, we never used to have it so bad up here until a good few years ago Scottish power removed the trees in front of our house and since then its been hellish each year and the same tiles always come off the roof..
Only one tile came off last night and thats a result as far as Im concerned..
But also just before dinner time "I had written to my local councilor Lorraine Cameron" I had an email from Lorraine Cameron emailing someone in repairs and just conveying how angry I was that no one had come back to me "which they said they would" and on seeing my damage it should be treated as urgent.. so another result, I am Thankfull to Councillor Cameron for her time and reply it is very much appreciated and also shows that if you need something done Blog it and tell everyone about it...
However they go on to say that they have been very busy "[b]and quoted my blog, so blogs can get their attention[/b]" and said that they could see there was significant damage and that they would need the scaffolders to erect the structure before they can fix the damage, but listen to this [b]the target date is the 4th March[/b] thats a month away bloody hell.
Last night was bad again, we never used to have it so bad up here until a good few years ago Scottish power removed the trees in front of our house and since then its been hellish each year and the same tiles always come off the roof..
Only one tile came off last night and thats a result as far as Im concerned..
But also just before dinner time "I had written to my local councilor Lorraine Cameron" I had an email from Lorraine Cameron emailing someone in repairs and just conveying how angry I was that no one had come back to me "which they said they would" and on seeing my damage it should be treated as urgent.. so another result, I am Thankfull to Councillor Cameron for her time and reply it is very much appreciated and also shows that if you need something done Blog it and tell everyone about it...
Wednesday 30 January 2008
Roof update
Now i know you are on the edge of your seat about my roof problems, so I thought I would update you, I called the council again today as still no one had got back to me and I have found out they have to organise the scaffold company to come out and repair the damage, funnily enough on saturday of this week they were about five doors down from me.. mmmmm
anyways the target date is the 5th march so hopefully my roof holds out until then if not Im gonna be drookit or roofless...
anyways the target date is the 5th march so hopefully my roof holds out until then if not Im gonna be drookit or roofless...
Tuesday 29 January 2008
New menu
Ive added a new menu, hopefully it displays well and everyone can see it alright, if you cant or the text is too small please let me know and i will increase the size as I think its bordering on the small for now, but on the plus side it gives me tons of room to add more links...
Sunday 27 January 2008
my roof
I have taken some video of my roof and the damage that the winds at the start of January did to my house 3 weeks ago on writing this blog, Renfrewshire council have done nothing "granted thy may be busy" but they have not so much as returned my calls or even came out to look at the damage, look just under the chimney and you will see the lead flashing has been cracked as well..
lets hope for our sake its not my bloody chimney..
lets hope for our sake its not my bloody chimney..
Thursday 24 January 2008
Paisley web design
I have now designed my own website and uploaded it last night check out www.paisleywebdesign.co.uk it offers my services such as web design "obvioulsy" hosting, domain name registration, email etc
its a really nice design and was inspired by my picture of tree face out my backdoor lol also as i have also noticed the last few days i had been seeing the same image of a tree on my calendar which is the bbc nature calendar weird but hey thats how marketing works...
check out Paisley Web Design website now.. let me know your thoughts on it??
thanks
its a really nice design and was inspired by my picture of tree face out my backdoor lol also as i have also noticed the last few days i had been seeing the same image of a tree on my calendar which is the bbc nature calendar weird but hey thats how marketing works...
check out Paisley Web Design website now.. let me know your thoughts on it??
thanks
Tuesday 22 January 2008
tree face
This was taken when the winds and the rain were a distant memory, it was taken in .. cant remember that name... ahhhhh summer...
its the wee tree out my backdoor and it has its very own personality now thanks to my stupid imagination.
New pro gallery from filckr
Got great news one of our visitors has kindly donated and this has been of great help and Ive managed to pay for the pro gallery that we needed in flickr so that I can now show as many sets and photographs thats needed..
whoooohoooo and thanks to that person...
whoooohoooo and thanks to that person...
Looking for Sponsorship
I have had some time this month tp really get the website moving and judging by all the emails being sent out and recieved, its been well recieved.
This makes me think, if the website was paid for by advertising rather than out of my sky rocket then I could do this and move the website to the next level providing quality content and information to provide people with an updated website...
if you know someone who would liek to sponsor or donate to the website then please tell them to get in touch.
much appreciated
brian
This makes me think, if the website was paid for by advertising rather than out of my sky rocket then I could do this and move the website to the next level providing quality content and information to provide people with an updated website...
if you know someone who would liek to sponsor or donate to the website then please tell them to get in touch.
much appreciated
brian
New Business Directory online
I have introduced the Renfrewshire Business Directory back into the website after deliberating whether or not to, why not I hear you ask? (got great hearing haven't I) well one simple reason, Business in Renfrewshire who don't have money to advertise on costly directory's can add their listings for free and be promoted through the larger website for nothing, free, diddly squat, or they can get a web page up and running for £50 that will give them email and a place to list their business services.
You can visit the website which is the old design "i like it" www.renfrewshirebusiness.com if your a business owner, don't forget to sign up and add your business for FREE!!!
You can visit the website which is the old design "i like it" www.renfrewshirebusiness.com if your a business owner, don't forget to sign up and add your business for FREE!!!
Saturday 19 January 2008
video test
This is an enterprising test of the youtube video showing google ads, fingers crossed it works
Thursday 17 January 2008
Enterprising Energy
I met this guy Scott Duncan the other day there and the guy was full of ideas on how renewable energy and environmental considerations can help save business and people money if they just started thinking more about the environment and the problems they cause themselves.
Scott has set up a great blog that has loads of invaluable tips and news on our environment and if you are a business owner maybe you should give the guy a ring, he has some interesting takes on renewable energy and social enterprise ....
You can reach the blog by going to www.enterprisingenergy.com
Scott has set up a great blog that has loads of invaluable tips and news on our environment and if you are a business owner maybe you should give the guy a ring, he has some interesting takes on renewable energy and social enterprise ....
You can reach the blog by going to www.enterprisingenergy.com
Paisley.org.uk Live alive ho
The site is back on at last no thanks to the wonderful world of 1and1 Internet "tubes" well its back on with the show, getting all the pages ready and fit for people to view, I'm looking for some more volunteers to help with the St Mirren football club section "if anyone is interested please click here" it will go a long way to help the development of the website and enrich peoples life's with tales of the saints lol.....
come on what you waiting for??
come on what you waiting for??
Wednesday 16 January 2008
Call me for help
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Tuesday 15 January 2008
a wee joke
Mechanic vs. Pilot
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school
diploma to fix one.
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and
then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humour. Here are some
actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with a P)
and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an
accident.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last..................
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding
on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school
diploma to fix one.
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and
then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humour. Here are some
actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with a P)
and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an
accident.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last..................
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding
on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Glesga Drunk
A wee joke sent to me today..
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The Glasgow, or more properly "Glesga", dialect is known to be
extremely concise, as so much can be said in so few words.
Consider for example, this exchange between a car-driver, and the
police officer who pulled him over.
Interpretation is provided inside the brackets.
Police officer: Yaw rite? (Are you feeling ill?)
Driver: 'maw rite. (I'm feeling exceptionally well, thank you)
Yeshoor? (Are you entirely certain of that fact?)
Aye. (Yes)
Zisyoors? (Are you the registered owner of this vehicle?)
Zwitmine? (Which vehicle are you referring to?)
Ris caur (The automobile in which you are presently seated)
Sibrurnlaws (Actually, it belongs to my sister's husband)
Wers heeren? (Can you tell me where he can be located?)
Raboozers. (He is a guest of the local hostelry.)
Yebeen garglin'. (Have you partaken of any alcoholic beverages, in the
recent past?)
Jissa cupple. (I have consumed only one or two small cocktails, prior
to dinner.)
Yur stoatin'. (It is my considered opinion that you are considerably
under the influence of alcohol.)
Naw'mno' (I beg to differ.)
Ye urstoatin'. (I believe that my initial observation is correct and
that you are being somewhat deceitful.)
Umnoe. (I swear that I am being entirely truthful.)
Geezyer licence. (Would you be kind enough to allow me to inspect your
driver’s licence?)
'Vno Goatwan. (I am not in possession of such a document.)
Geroot racaur. (Kindly remove yourself from the automobile.)
Whiffur? (By what legal right do you make this request?)
'Mapolis. (I am a member of the local constabulary.)
Ommigoad. (I call upon the Supreme Being, witness this moment of
extreme duress.)
Geroot Ren. (Will you now please extricate yourself from your position
behind the steering wheel.
Awrite, 'mcomin' (I am proceeding to do so with all possible speed.)
Blawris up. (Are you familiar with the breathalyser test?.)
'Mgonny Besik. (I believe that I am about to be violently ill.)
Noanme Yurno. (Please exercise a great deal of caution as to the
direction your involuntary emission takes.)
'Mawrite Noo. (Having ridden my digestive tract of an accumulation of
nausea-inducing substances, I now feel better.)
Getna Paddywagon. (Please be kind enough to accept a short ride in the
humble vehicle provided for my use by the local police.)
Wer Wigaun? (May I be so forward as to make an enquiry as to our
ultimate destination?)
Ra Jile. (To my headquarters, where you will be incarcerated.)
Ohmigoad, rawife'll murdermie. (Once again I call upon the Supreme
Being to witness this unfortunate turn of events. Incidentally, I must
inform you that my spouse will take my life, illegally.)
Getna Wagon. (May I offer you my assistance in climbing into the back
of my vehicle.)
Aw, Neveragain. Ratsit furme. (I have now learned a valuable lesson,
and I hereby declare total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages
hence forth.)
---
The Glasgow, or more properly "Glesga", dialect is known to be
extremely concise, as so much can be said in so few words.
Consider for example, this exchange between a car-driver, and the
police officer who pulled him over.
Interpretation is provided inside the brackets.
Police officer: Yaw rite? (Are you feeling ill?)
Driver: 'maw rite. (I'm feeling exceptionally well, thank you)
Yeshoor? (Are you entirely certain of that fact?)
Aye. (Yes)
Zisyoors? (Are you the registered owner of this vehicle?)
Zwitmine? (Which vehicle are you referring to?)
Ris caur (The automobile in which you are presently seated)
Sibrurnlaws (Actually, it belongs to my sister's husband)
Wers heeren? (Can you tell me where he can be located?)
Raboozers. (He is a guest of the local hostelry.)
Yebeen garglin'. (Have you partaken of any alcoholic beverages, in the
recent past?)
Jissa cupple. (I have consumed only one or two small cocktails, prior
to dinner.)
Yur stoatin'. (It is my considered opinion that you are considerably
under the influence of alcohol.)
Naw'mno' (I beg to differ.)
Ye urstoatin'. (I believe that my initial observation is correct and
that you are being somewhat deceitful.)
Umnoe. (I swear that I am being entirely truthful.)
Geezyer licence. (Would you be kind enough to allow me to inspect your
driver’s licence?)
'Vno Goatwan. (I am not in possession of such a document.)
Geroot racaur. (Kindly remove yourself from the automobile.)
Whiffur? (By what legal right do you make this request?)
'Mapolis. (I am a member of the local constabulary.)
Ommigoad. (I call upon the Supreme Being, witness this moment of
extreme duress.)
Geroot Ren. (Will you now please extricate yourself from your position
behind the steering wheel.
Awrite, 'mcomin' (I am proceeding to do so with all possible speed.)
Blawris up. (Are you familiar with the breathalyser test?.)
'Mgonny Besik. (I believe that I am about to be violently ill.)
Noanme Yurno. (Please exercise a great deal of caution as to the
direction your involuntary emission takes.)
'Mawrite Noo. (Having ridden my digestive tract of an accumulation of
nausea-inducing substances, I now feel better.)
Getna Paddywagon. (Please be kind enough to accept a short ride in the
humble vehicle provided for my use by the local police.)
Wer Wigaun? (May I be so forward as to make an enquiry as to our
ultimate destination?)
Ra Jile. (To my headquarters, where you will be incarcerated.)
Ohmigoad, rawife'll murdermie. (Once again I call upon the Supreme
Being to witness this unfortunate turn of events. Incidentally, I must
inform you that my spouse will take my life, illegally.)
Getna Wagon. (May I offer you my assistance in climbing into the back
of my vehicle.)
Aw, Neveragain. Ratsit furme. (I have now learned a valuable lesson,
and I hereby declare total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages
hence forth.)
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Monday 14 January 2008
Website Updates 14th Jan 08
The website updates have been going a rare pace, so far Ive updated a few existing items.
take for instance the gallery, it is now hosted by flickr.com something me and vic had tried to do with another picture host provider www.photobox.co.uk in the past but it didnt seem to work for the site, I think mainly because you couldnt integrate it into the site as much as I would have liked..
So along comes flickr with what is called an api basically I can integrate it into the website and use the functionality of flickr compared to what we have had in the past on the website its night and day.
It means people can sign up for a free acount with flickr and upload their own images once done they can send me their address and I can display their pictures to the buddies amongst us.
Also I have now added the Paisley pub guide to the website, well some of it anyway as I will need to go out and take some images of the pubs "and have a wee shandy or two anyone up for it?" and update all the info on the pages...
The reason for putting it in the paisley.org.uk website will become aparent over the next few months as I am aiming to get as much content into the site as possible and make a "heres hoping" feature rich website that everyone can use and be a part of...
I must thank everyone who currently helps out with the site being answering the enquiries, which can be a thankless task sometime to taking pictures for the site.. your all appreciated...
if anyone would like to join the site to help I am now available to help get you into your role and can be contacted through the main paisley.org.uk website
take for instance the gallery, it is now hosted by flickr.com something me and vic had tried to do with another picture host provider www.photobox.co.uk in the past but it didnt seem to work for the site, I think mainly because you couldnt integrate it into the site as much as I would have liked..
So along comes flickr with what is called an api basically I can integrate it into the website and use the functionality of flickr compared to what we have had in the past on the website its night and day.
It means people can sign up for a free acount with flickr and upload their own images once done they can send me their address and I can display their pictures to the buddies amongst us.
Also I have now added the Paisley pub guide to the website, well some of it anyway as I will need to go out and take some images of the pubs "and have a wee shandy or two anyone up for it?" and update all the info on the pages...
The reason for putting it in the paisley.org.uk website will become aparent over the next few months as I am aiming to get as much content into the site as possible and make a "heres hoping" feature rich website that everyone can use and be a part of...
I must thank everyone who currently helps out with the site being answering the enquiries, which can be a thankless task sometime to taking pictures for the site.. your all appreciated...
if anyone would like to join the site to help I am now available to help get you into your role and can be contacted through the main paisley.org.uk website
Paisley Blog
First of all I would like to say welcome to anyone who has not visited paisley.org.uk as yet, the Paisley website is a website which is aimed at promoting our town and the people who live in it.
The website has thousands of visitors each day and the website seems to be going from strength to strength each year. This year has seen me "Brian McGuire" redesign the website which basically has been the same for about 4 years or more "shame on me" I will tell you more why this has happened and what are my aims for the future of paisley.org.uk later on in this blog.
Also I bet your asking why the blog why not just put it direct on the website? Well yes I could put it on the website but where?? and also I want to try and get more people to blog about issues surrounding the town, it could be about the lack of quality shops or that the roads have too many potholes.. that is up to you.. I can help you get a blogger account or sign up yourself its free.. www.blogger.com
One thing though, abide by the basic rules of no slander, abuse, racism etc and you shall be placed on the main website and hopefully get someone to listen to you and get something done about your issue.
If you want to join our merry band of volunteers then I would love to hear from you, go to the main paisley website and click contact once you contact us we shall arrange a meeting if appropriate "you might be in New Zealand or somewhere like that, and unless you want to pay for me to come over then we will meet via email "
Well thats the first post out of the way, please come back often for more about some issues regarding either the Paisley website or the town itself.
The website has thousands of visitors each day and the website seems to be going from strength to strength each year. This year has seen me "Brian McGuire" redesign the website which basically has been the same for about 4 years or more "shame on me" I will tell you more why this has happened and what are my aims for the future of paisley.org.uk later on in this blog.
Also I bet your asking why the blog why not just put it direct on the website? Well yes I could put it on the website but where?? and also I want to try and get more people to blog about issues surrounding the town, it could be about the lack of quality shops or that the roads have too many potholes.. that is up to you.. I can help you get a blogger account or sign up yourself its free.. www.blogger.com
One thing though, abide by the basic rules of no slander, abuse, racism etc and you shall be placed on the main website and hopefully get someone to listen to you and get something done about your issue.
If you want to join our merry band of volunteers then I would love to hear from you, go to the main paisley website and click contact once you contact us we shall arrange a meeting if appropriate "you might be in New Zealand or somewhere like that, and unless you want to pay for me to come over then we will meet via email "
Well thats the first post out of the way, please come back often for more about some issues regarding either the Paisley website or the town itself.
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