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Old 19th December 2016, 09:03 AM
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I reckon that the Mackie's method is the 'economy' method.
Only if you live nearby.

Factor in an 800-mile round trip and accommodation and it's not quite such a bargain.....
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Old 19th December 2016, 08:18 PM
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Hi Folks,

I have never visited Glasgow but now will! This could be a great plan, will fit in the trip either with SWIMBO or on my Stag Weekend With My Pals!

Thing is I know a damn good thing when I see it and my Lady is marrying me in July!

So I may do a Stag in Glasgow (do they have public houses that serve Sassenachs??) or a Cultural Weekend with her indoors.

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So I may do a Stag in Glasgow (do they have public houses that serve Sassenachs??) or a Cultural Weekend with her indoors.

Ta!

Robert
Yes, they've been serving me for 16 years! They even have good beer now (as well as some terrible stuff!) and most of the natives will tolerate an Englishman!
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It's great to see I'm not the only one buying Christmas gifts for my car
She is getting new "ID" and "3D portrait" for her first Christmas with me
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Old 20th December 2016, 10:31 AM
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Hi Folks,

I have never visited Glasgow but now will! This could be a great plan, will fit in the trip either with SWIMBO or on my Stag Weekend With My Pals!

Thing is I know a damn good thing when I see it and my Lady is marrying me in July!

So I may do a Stag in Glasgow (do they have public houses that serve Sassenachs??) or a Cultural Weekend with her indoors.

Ta!

Robert

It's a great excuse for a visit and - without wanting to sound like an advert for the tourist board - it's a great city, and very welcoming to...err...foreigners , with lots to see and do.

I travel up regularly from Manchester to Glasgow, and I wouldn't have my box inspected by anyone else.... (I used Chester Transmissions originally - they're only 30 miles away from me - and IMHO Mackies are better and well worth the trip)
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