189: Going off the rails   Tuesday 7 July 2009

Main concourse, Edinburgh Waverley railway station

Main concourse, Edinburgh Waverley railway station

“The financial collapse of the east coast mainline and ministers’ decision to bring the franchise back into state ownership raises wider questions about the future of British railways”
source: The Guardian

167: It’s just like being at home   Friday 5 June 2009

unnamed slip road off Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

unnamed slip road off Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

“Join The Caravan Club today and gain access to the UK’s biggest caravanning community.”
source: The Caravan Club

044: Going nowhere   Friday 12 December 2008

Abbeyhill/Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Abbeyhill/Royal Mile, Edinburgh



“Your council may also inform road users of any impending disruption by using road signs. These include information of diversion routes and the predicted length of any road works which may affect your journey.”
source: Directgov

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028: The booze cruise   Thursday 20 November 2008

Digby Greenways housing estate, Bethnal Green, London

Digby Greenways housing estate, Bethnal Green, London



“If you are bringing in alcohol or tobacco goods and we have reason to suspect they may be for a commercial purpose, a Customs officer may ask you questions and make checks … You are particularly likely to be asked questions if you have more than: 3200 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 400 cigarillos, 3kg tobacco, 110 litres of beer, 90 litres of wine, 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry). The officer will take into account all the factors of the situation and your explanation.”
source: HM Revenue & Customs

photo by Sam Oakley

016: Go on Nan, sleep it off   Tuesday 4 November 2008

unspecified bus, somewhere in England

unspecified bus, somewhere in England



” soft, squishy, stretchy & versatile … A definate ‘Must Have’ Item!!”
source: Just A Little Thought

photo by Sam Oakley