[quotei prefer my way of settling it. You go into the Red Lion and ask the barman "Gonnae geez a pint o Tennants ya d....[/quote]
good grief I've read it all now.
I just had a look at the urban dictionary I was reminded that at primary school 'dobber' was also used for a grass. 'i'm gonna dob you in' , 'he dobbed me in', 'don't tell him about the scud books he's a dobber'
j_me, as a slang word for the thing that lives down your boxer shorts, it's pejorative and not sectarian. So the barman in whatever manky pubs you frequent may indeed take exception to it, but to request a libation by addressing him as such is not using sectarian language. Capisce?
I have never heard the word 'dobber' used as a sectarian insult, and I've lived here all my life!
In my experience it has always been used to liken someone to a penis, regardless of what team they choose to follow.
As for OP's question - although I grew up in the southside I'd echo coffeeking's suggestions for the north. The landscapes there offer more hint of the not-so-distant highlands.
South is alright, but you seek quietish, with gardens - Giffnock/Merrylee perhaps, Clarkston/Muirend maybe, Cathcart/King's Park even. Not sure about 'pubs' there, in the way that I understand English ones to be, but still.
I'm sure another STW user did some asking on here before making a move to Glasgow. Anyone recall who that was?
Don't know if you get a recon trip before you move, but I'm sure you'd get a warm welcome and a couple of volunteer tour guides.
best of luck
'don't tell him about the scud books he's a dobber'
I've never heard of dobber being used in a sectarian context, I've always thought it menat 'knob'.
Click on link number 2
View definiton number 9
Not convinced that having to get to the 9th most popular definition on a rather questionable site is really the best proof of origin really!
also once you get past definition no 4, the majority start to disagree with the definitions.
Anyway, thats that settled. Back to the OP. `
Andyb78, I'd suggest Milngavie or Bearsden as being furthest up your street based on what you say you want. Pricey though. You could bask in the reflected glory of Bearsden a bit more cheaply by choosing Maryhill Park or bits of Anniesland though.
PS: Sanny - YGM. Ya dobber.
Thanks again all,
I think I'll avoid using the D word just in case... I can only claim ignorance in that regard....
I notice the Glasgow Tri club sessions seem to be around Anniesland area so had been looking there, and easy access to them thar hills is always a bonus...... I might finally get to go to the 7 Stanes...... yippeeeeee...
I guess I need to mark greens, yellows and reds on a map now from all your comments and do a tour.
We will be having a couple of house hunting recce weekends over the next month or so.
Thanks again, really looking forward to the move away from the SE....
Ta
Andy
lol
j_me I live in Glasgow and have done for years and years and years. You hear it every day and means that thing dangling between yer legs.
Anyhow, back to point. Knightswood maybe used to be like that back in the day but it's pretty quiet now. There's loads of places really.
Easterhoose!
Ahahahahahaha.... Zedsdead! I went for a drink in staduim bar last friday! It was a right laugh, blood in the toilets and all!
My mate Ross rented a flat in that street view shot!
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