353: Pedal to the metal   Wednesday 24 February 2010

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

“Driving is the most dangerous thing most adults do on a daily basis.”
source: Brake

341: The exercise will do you good   Monday 8 February 2010

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

“Walking is a great way to discover more about an area, improve your fitness, protect the environment and save money.”
source: direct.gov

334: Where dreams come true   Thursday 28 January 2010

North Promenade, Cleethorpes

North Promenade, Cleethorpes

“Wish you were here? We look forward to welcoming you soon!”
source: Enjoy Cleethorpes

332: Light supper   Tuesday 26 January 2010

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“Neon signs are a great way to get your business noticed.”
source: Faylite Neon Signs

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325: Irresistible urge   Friday 15 January 2010

Clock Place, Elephant and Castle, London

Clock Place, Elephant and Castle, London

“You can report damaged street furniture such as benches, bollards, railing and street signs by either filling in this online form or contacting us using the details below.”
source: Southwark Council

photo by Rich Reeve

321: All aboard   Monday 11 January 2010

London Road, Edinburgh

London Road, Edinburgh

“Bus lanes are increasingly being enforced by CCTV. Every lane has unique hours of operation which can easily lead to drivers being confused and ending up with a £120 fine.”
source: ticketfighter.co.uk

311: Season’s greetings   Thursday 24 December 2009

Ally's Cafe, London Road, Edinburgh

Ally's Cafe, London Road, Edinburgh

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days”
source: The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens

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310: Short working week   Wednesday 23 December 2009

Portobello Road, Edinburgh

Portobello Road, Edinburgh

“CHURCHES should consider shifting some of their festivities to the weekend before Christmas, in order to maximise Christmas congre­gations”
source: The Church Times

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301: Take it away   Thursday 10 December 2009

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

“Extruded brass body with rotating shackle which makes hacksawing the shackle virtually impossible.”
source: Tooled-Up.com

298: Ticks all the wrong boxes   Monday 7 December 2009

The Hubbard Academy of Personal Independence, South Bridge, Edinburgh

The Hubbard Academy of Personal Independence,
Scientology Scotland, South Bridge, Edinburgh

“L Ron Hubbard has joined the likes of Wallis Simpson, Eric Morecambe, Marc Bolan and Keith Moon after an application for a coveted blue plaque was rejected by English Heritage.”
source: The Sunday Telegraph