“A sandwich should never be eaten on foot” The Earl of Sandwich
Luckily the Leith council knew about this and provided the residents with a plethora of seats. As well as the standard benches designed for four, Leith also provides seats for the solitary – ideal when you want to eat your sandwich in peace.
There’s nothing worse than someone sitting next to you, your chicken club sandwich and sausage roll. Not only do you have to attempt to eat quietly but you also have to endure small talk with your newly acquired company. They usually open with a statement about the how nice it is to sit down, but they always have the same intention, they’ll want to know more about the sandwich. Where did you get it? How much did it cost? Can I have the cucumber you took out?
This is where seats made for one come in handy, here are three of my personal favourites:
1. The Iron Man Bench
When sitting on this bench you are able to give the impression of actually having company, which is perfect when trying to discourage unwanted visitors.
2. Fish-Boat-Seat
As well as being a popular tourist attraction the fish-boat…
… is also a very cosy seat. More of a throne than a seat.
3. Office Nature Chair
And for those who like nature and the an ability to spin:
The Earl of Sandwich was right – luckliy in Leith nobody has to worry.
November 29, 2006 at 11:35 pm |
think the fish seat is a winner, you’ll have to try different combinations of sandwich and seat to get the ultimate complimentary picnic experience. Think i would try fish seat with a 6inch subway meatball marinara.
November 30, 2006 at 4:16 pm |
I would like to give the outdoor office seat a try, although it looks to be only a summer ride -might get a wet bottom in the winter.
It does seem to get a lot of use.
I love the iron man too. I could nestle under that arm and never be lonely again.
November 30, 2006 at 6:54 pm |
bitsofbobs
You propose an interesting experiment. However, there are no subway sandwich merchants in Leith. What are the alternatives?
williamdeed
Warning! The iron man is cold and heartless (much like the tin man from oz).
The office seat does indeed get a lot of use. Thankfully, there has been a gazebo built just out of shot which ensures bottoms remain dry. The only thing you have to worry about is strong winds – you are likely to blow from under the cover and possibly into a road.
December 19, 2006 at 8:56 pm |
[...] Lunch time has two options; take my sandwich for a walk and then a sit down or a visit to the Ocean Terminal. Today was one of my walking days, I have experienced a lot on my adventures and started to worry that I had seen all that Leith had to offer – I was wrong. [...]