MuckleJoannie Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I've noticed a bit of activity around the barge today? Are they starting to move in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 They have had some workers staying for a couple of weeks, maybe more come now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siccar Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Dey have been in fur a Start. Try an catch up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equality Street Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I don't go out on the raz any more in the town (being a daddy and boring old fart) so can't comment on the night life impact. A sudden influx of several hundred men (largely with a 18-40 demographic) in the town pubs? No impact whatsoever mate! Only an embittered, small-minded islander with a deep seated dislike of incomers would dare to suggest that this has changed Lerwick's nightlife. Ask any of the long-term posters here, they'll set you right Joking aside, yes. It's completely different. It's bound to be. Do I resent them? No, of course not. If my work sent me away from friends and family then I'd gravitate to the pubs as well. Of course, if you're a young single man then there's also another obvious incentive to check out Lerwick's bars, other than mere alcohol. How the local lasses feel about this, well you'd have to ask them. I imagine for some it's pretty awesome! A lot of single local guys, however, are probably not so keen on the current ratio of men to women. Comparisons have been drawn with the 70s Sullom voe influx. However, some of the older folk I've talked to say that, back then, the companies brought with them their own entertainment in the form of new venues, live acts etc which locals actually flocked to... maybe Petrofac could do a deal with Mareel and get Beyonce up to entertain the workers and appease the local lads? Ally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Keep in mind the Mexican invasion of 1999. They got everywhere. Perhaps the influx of new chromosomes may enhance the population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EM Posted September 29, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I didn't think much of the aesthetics of the earlier accommodation barges, but the dazzle camo on the latest is superb. Wish she was at the Esplanade. The " Zebra " barge Sans Vitesse at Lerwick ;- http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/9954050936_e30867620d_c.jpgSans Vitesse IMG_9399 by Ronnierob, on Flickr seventeenpointfivewheeler, Ghostrider and Selkie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I do like that. Just needs a couple of 12" triple turrets to complete the look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yep, I agree at least it's better than the benkled looking eyesore at Albert Dock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'd heard a possible 4th barge may be heading to Lerwick soon....can anyone confirm or deny this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 The Zebra is about to be moved to the Small Boat Harbour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Fourth barge confirmed http://www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk/fourth-accommodation-barge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 The barge being moored this morning http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/MuckleJoannie/9a5831fb-a5db-42c4-a93b-edc748e61d03_zps9ea46fc3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scorrie Posted October 14, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Where? I can't see it on the photie? unlinkedstudent, jz, MuckleJoannie and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ally Posted October 15, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Think the poll question might need editing following the shetlink upgrade, as it now appears to ask the question "Does the big accommodation barge". Apparently, most people think it doesn't barge. Edited October 15, 2013 by Ally Scorrie, Marooned in Maywick and Speccy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldellin Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 The Sans Vitesse in Lerwick today :-http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/10329806253_bfd8a94a27_c.jpgSans Vitesse IMG_2334 by Ronnierob, on Flickr Scorrie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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