Pet shop closing

loyatemu

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

I see the same heads sitting outside the same cafes.

they're the people who live here - its not that big a place, you will see the same people frequently.

there may be a lot of restaurants/cafes but you paint a very harsh picture of the village - I find it a pleasant place to walk around, there's much more of a buzz than there was (say) 15 years ago. Which better place are you on your way to as you're driving through?

Charlie-Bravo

Maybe a pub - it could snatch the Smallest pub in Ireland title off the Dawson Lounge!

Cheeky Chops

Well many places but locally I would prefer the character and diversity of Bray over Greystones any day. It is so bland and so so middle class white in the town. It is like out of an episode of the Stepford Wives. Walk around Greystones and walk around Bray. There is such a bohemian feel to Bray with a great mix of nationalities and wealth. Well real life. Greystones is not anywhere near real life. It is so so exclusive.

loyatemu

astrofluff wrote: »

Maybe a pub - it could snatch the Smallest pub in Ireland title off the Dawson Lounge!

it would certainly have more atmosphere than the Burno.

zanador

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

Well many places but locally I would prefer the character and diversity of Bray over Greystones any day. It is so bland and so so middle class white in the town. It is like out of an episode of the Stepford Wives. Walk around Greystones and walk around Bray. There is such a bohemian feel to Bray with a great mix of nationalities and wealth. Well real life. Greystones is not anywhere near real life. It is so so exclusive.

I think we're pretty diverse in Charlesland! One of the reasons I love living here:) - I understand you mean the village itself though.

Annasopra

loyatemu wrote: »

it would certainly have more atmosphere than the Burno.

The Burno? Is that where you drink Heino?

Charlie-Bravo

The pub can be called 'The Gym'.

zanador

astrofluff wrote: »

The pub can be called 'The Gym'.

and can serve coffee

artvandelay48

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

I only tend to drive through as there is no reason to stop and I see the same heads sitting outside the same cafes. I still visit the bookshop, the library, the health shop and the opticians but that is about it.

So no reason to stop, except the four you listed! Sheesh.

Cheeky Chops

artvandelay48 wrote: »

So no reason to stop, except the four you listed! Sheesh.

I would rarely go to those - that was my point! Anyway I was just being grumpy!

Langerland

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

Well many places but locally I would prefer the character and diversity of Bray over Greystones any day. It is so bland and so so middle class white in the town. It is like out of an episode of the Stepford Wives. Walk around Greystones and walk around Bray. There is such a bohemian feel to Bray with a great mix of nationalities and wealth. Well real life. Greystones is not anywhere near real life. It is so so exclusive.

BIG HUG FOR CHEEKY CHOPS EVERYONE! CHEER UP! January blues...I know......:(

youknowwho

DD9090 wrote: »

On the other hand is there any room for another coffee shop? There would be 2 either side within 1 minute walking distance.

AFAIK there's only one that opens early enough to catch early morning commuters. While Engenes did do coffee and sandwiches you wouldn't have known about it until you went in and quality wasn't on a par with others in the area.

zanador wrote: »

How about a pop up shop, gallery, rotating with local talent (of which we have loads). A little co-op, or something. Depends on the rent really, I suppose, any ideas how much it would be. Also, Eugene's surely does enough business to stay open, albeit under new management? Would hate to see it close

I didn't think there was much room in there for a gallery. Any time I went in it could only fit maybe two customers - layout might have had something to do with it.

Jimjay

zanador wrote: »

How about a pop up shop, gallery, rotating with local talent (of which we have loads). A little co-op, or something. Depends on the rent really, I suppose, any ideas how much it would be. Also, Eugene's surely does enough business to stay open, albeit under new management? Would hate to see it close

I have been trying to find somewhere for ages. When i asked in the petshop he said i was 4th to ask about rent that day and the 10th that week and that it was taken. Didnt say to who. The only other place available in greystones is the other petshop building in meridian but at 35k a year a little steep. The old clothes shop near mrs robinsons went quick. I even asked about the old script/woodlands building and that is sale agreed too. Maybe someone needs to take on the half built units down by the florist / wine shop and Get them finished.

artvandelay48

Jimjay wrote: »

I have been trying to find somewhere for ages. When i asked in the petshop he said i was 4th to ask about rent that day and the 10th that week and that it was taken. Didnt say to who. The only other place available in greystones is the other petshop building in meridian but at 35k a year a little steep. The old clothes shop near mrs robinsons went quick. I even asked about the old script/woodlands building and that is sale agreed too. Maybe someone needs to take on the half built units down by the florist / wine shop and Get them finished.

Is Backstage at Bel's taken as well?

loyatemu

artvandelay48 wrote: »

Is Backstage at Bel's taken as well?

the "To Let" sign is gone and I saw someone going into it last week.

Zoo4m8

Jimjay wrote: »

I have been trying to find somewhere for ages. When i asked in the petshop he said i was 4th to ask about rent that day and the 10th that week and that it was taken. Didnt say to who. The only other place available in greystones is the other petshop building in meridian but at 35k a year a little steep. The old clothes shop near mrs robinsons went quick. I even asked about the old script/woodlands building and that is sale agreed too. Maybe someone needs to take on the half built units down by the florist / wine shop and Get them finished.

Are those units in that eyesore not residential ? Anyhow I wouldn't be waiting for them to come up anytime soon as they are in NAMA as are the rest of the projects/lands owned by the outfit that built them, the same outfit incidentally that built the monstrosity by St David's.

While I'm here, I see C. Chops thinks Eugene's is unfriendly, mustn't have ever dealt with Eamonn or been in there of a Friday morning when the gent from the pet shop is in ( see how I've dragged it back on thread again ) judging by the banter he wouldn't judge it unfriendly either!

Cheeky Chops

Zoo4m8 wrote: »

Are those units in that eyesore not residential ? Anyhow I wouldn't be waiting for them to come up anytime soon as they are in NAMA as are the rest of the projects/lands owned by the outfit that built them, the same outfit incidentally that built the monstrosity by St David's.

While I'm here, I see C. Chops thinks Eugene's is unfriendly, mustn't have ever dealt with Eamonn or been in there of a Friday morning when the gent from the pet shop is in ( see how I've dragged it back on thread again ) judging by the banter he wouldn't judge it unfriendly either!

No! Eugene is kinda cute - it's the staff that are not friendly. In the last year I have seen Eugene once.

Zoo4m8

Cheeky Chops wrote: »

No! Eugene is kinda cute - it's the staff that are not friendly. In the last year I have seen Eugene once.

Eugene is long gone, last I heard was working in the National Gallery? But don't quote me on it! Eamonn is the man now but wouldn't be there that often right enough, I'm only ever there on a Friday morning and find the girls very good, must be my dazzling good looks and permanent sunny disposition ....:cool:

Jimjay

Zoo4m8 wrote: »

Are those units in that eyesore not residential ? Anyhow I wouldn't be waiting for them to come up anytime soon as they are in NAMA as are the rest of the projects/lands owned by the outfit that built them, the same outfit incidentally that built the monstrosity by St David's.

While I'm here, I see C. Chops thinks Eugene's is unfriendly, mustn't have ever dealt with Eamonn or been in there of a Friday morning when the gent from the pet shop is in ( see how I've dragged it back on thread again ) judging by the banter he wouldn't judge it unfriendly either!

Thought they were mixed use.

Well the theatre and those shops and studios on theatre lane were Nama but they were sold and signed for yesterday as a job lot.

pixbyjohn

Jim Molton @ Pets Corner by pixbyjohn, on Flickr
A few more photos on www.greystonesguide.ie photo albums

Edgar_Murl

Yes, well done Pixby John for the most relevant post on this thread. Here's a man that has given 20 years to feeding the cats, dogs, goldfish and finches of Greystones, has cut keys for most houses in Greystones, has provided a great service for reasonable cost and has done it all with a smile. Well done, Jim. You will be missed.

red_bairn

How about a rotation service bakery shop. Where the window is, you convert it into a serving window and you get either fresh baked bread, cakes or biscuits. You get about a dozen or more women/men from the area that enjoy baking and some of the profits go towards a local charity. This is something I mentioned on the Greystones Open Forum.

legrand

zanador wrote: »

I feed mine on Skinners which I get on amazon - I get the Duck and rice or Salmon and rice which are great quality, maize and additive free, and cost about €25/15 kgs with free delivery on super savers.

Amazing value as food here of same quality can go for up to €60 for 15kgs

How do you store the dog food (or do you keep in original bag)?

zanador

I keep it in its original bag in an airtight plastic tub I got in woodies. I keep it in the downstairs toilet well away from any heat. It keeps fine this way, never had an issue.

irlirishkev

Sorry to hear the Pet Shop is closing. I spent many an afternoon in there as a young fella, looking at the birds and fish. Bought many an item there for various pets through the years as well. And I still have keys that were cut there a good 15 years ago.
Guess he can't go on forever though, just never entertained the idea that it might close some day.

red_bairn

Oh whoa. I just went by earlier and it is all gutted out.

Zoo4m8

abacus120 wrote: »

I heard it was going to be an antique shop

You're right, it is! Well according to local gossip this morning a local lady(Don't want to use her name in case not correct) is opening an antique and collectables shop..

bido

abacus120 wrote: »

I heard it was going to be an antique shop

It's very small but it's going to be an antique shop.

pixbyjohn

bido wrote: »

It's very small but it's going to be an antique shop.

Bethnel's?

Zoo4m8

'Deathknell' as my Da used to call it....:)