Caithness Map :: Links to Site Map Paying too much for broadband? Move to PlusNet broadband and save£££s. Free setup now available - terms apply. PlusNet broadband.  
Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: Vienna...

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default Vienna...

    anyone been til Vienna?

    its where am goin for ma winter holidays

    all i ken aboot'ed is, 'ats far Hitler wis borne....an there are poker tournaments in febuary
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    dark side of the moon
    Posts
    1,074

    Default

    You lucky thing, wish i was going with you Maybe you could squeeze me in your bag
    A gentle stream can split a mountain, given enough time.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by floyed View Post
    You lucky thing, wish i was going with you. Maybe you could squeeze me in your bag
    if i could, i wid babe
    unfortunately i da leave iss country withoot a book an as its choost a short break am only takin a little bag...

    someone says til take a chumper wi me, am thinkin it mite be cowld...
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    dark side of the moon
    Posts
    1,074

    Default

    Weather info for you and a little history of Viennax


    Climate and weather in Vienna

    Vienna has moderate Central European climate. Every season has its typical climate. December, January and February are characterised by harsh winter while June, July and August are the hottest months in the year. Autumn and spring are changeable. In the east there are hot summers and cold winters but long winters and short summer are typical of the Alps.

    Mean annual temperature: 8 - 10 Celsius

    Temperature in winter: -2 - 4 Celsius

    Temperature in summer: 20 - 35 Celsius





    History of Vienna

    The history of Vienna goes back to the first century AD. The Romans called this settlement Vindobona: the remains of the Roman era are still recognisable in the present day city centre. In the Middle Ages, Vienna became a remarkable trading metropolis founded on the trading routes for amber and salt.
    During the Habsburg Dynasty Vienna developed into one of the largest cultural and economical centres of Europe. The reign of Maria Theresa was an important period in the history of the city: Vienna became famous and glamorous. The marks of the baroque and rococo are still recognizable in the city.
    Vienna's heyday was in the second half of the 19th century, during the reign of Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth. This period is remarkable for both Budapest and Vienna as they became modern cities at that time. The Ring road was built in 1857 in the place of the old city wall. Today Vienna is famous for its museums, events, caf� houses, concert halls and historical monuments.
    A gentle stream can split a mountain, given enough time.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    small fishing village outside wick called pulteney
    Posts
    1,239

    Talking

    it wid appear yer levin week til go til week
    if it wasnt for pubs it would be tescos for us all

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by floyed View Post
    Weather info for you and a little history of Viennax
    blimey...thanks doll.

    p.s ye wis lookin fabulous last nite - well tidy
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Slightly harder street!
    Posts
    4,410

    Default

    Oh iv read some bad things about at place.

    But hey dont let the bad reviews i have read stop ya!
    Last edited by ShelleyCowie; 19-Dec-09 at 17:18. Reason: spellin
    I SWORE ON ONE THREAD!
    GET OVER IT!!!!!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Strathy
    Posts
    4,226

    Default

    Ah Vienna.. cake shops.. the Danube.. and if you go up in the Ferris wheel there (200ft) it's a bit rickety, but can put your mind at rest as it creaks and groans, it was built by a British Engineer!

  9. #9

    Default

    Yes been there two years ago on business, be prepared to travel everywhere by tram. So i'd school up on them. They are unbelievably efficient and ALWAYS on time!! I was at a VIP function where we had a violin, cello, piano and opera singer welcoming us in, pretty cool. If you can go listen to an orchestra. Bars are small and very welcoming, went to one twice in a row and the barman welcomed me back like a long lost brother! One had old photos of naked ladies all round the walls, never noticed until we had finished our meal. The shops are top end, Jaeger etc

    I enjoyed the visit, I would go back no problem

  10. #10

    Default

    I was in Vienna a few years back and without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Easy to walk about, very friendly folk and spotlessly clean.

    The Loafer

    P.S. Whatever you do, DO NOT miss the cake shops!!
    Tally ho with a bing and a bong and a buzz-buzz-buzz

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Here and there
    Posts
    1,500

    Default

    What a lovely winter getaway, Trix. Have a super time! I would love to see Vienna at Christmas time.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default

    am deid excited aboot'ed an it sounds lovely, a wee break wi some guid company.

    iv been telt til take ma passport but leave ma purse at home

    whats 'e crack aboot 'e cakes tho.....are they lek "special" cakes?
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    North Shields
    Posts
    2,179

    Default cake shop

    inside a Viennese cake shop Trix.

  14. #14

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Margaret M. View Post
    What a lovely winter getaway, Trix. Have a super time! I would love to see Vienna at Christmas time.
    It was Christmas 2003 we were there, absolutely wonderful it was...

    The Loafer
    Tally ho with a bing and a bong and a buzz-buzz-buzz

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tonkatojo View Post
    inside a Viennese cake shop Trix.

    waw cool eh? think i maybe will take ma purse efter all!!

    if i go on a strict diet now then i can really knock masel oot in one o' them shops
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    weik - by e' river
    Posts
    1,933

    Default

    "oooohhhhh vienna" tra la la la la - singin til ye's ifanow from weinerner neustadt

    a pituresque little toon (industrial estate) 25 miles ootside vienna. hev a lovely view o' 'e alps fie wur hotel.

    one o' ma pals got knockt oot 'e tournament but 'e ither dude is still in wi' a fightin chance o' winnin

    iv bin sittin at 'e bar wi' ma book, sippin champagne an chattin up all 'e chermins. am choost managin til combat 'e language barrier til do 'e flirtin.

    lookin hot an mentionin scotland hes them lek putty

    beeg party enite for 'e players, made lots o' new pals so its gona be a ball.

    tomorrow am gona play ma first poker tournament.

    dad, when i get home can i come for ma tea? will ye make me a beeg plate o' mince an tatties wi dough boys? im missin ma guid auld fashioned scottish meit.

    "auf weidersein" people x x
    Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again
    Blessed Be...

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •