WalkingSquares: Gerda
On Sunday we walked into town along the Glasgow branch of the canal. It ends at Speirs Wharf where several houseboats are berthed including this one – Gerda. Scots may already have got the pun, and any who haven’t should take a closer look at the orange and blue colouring and the logo. Familiar?
For everyone else, here’s a hint – our other national drink is Irn Bru, which is made in Scotland from girders. Yes, really. This 1980s advert, which I remember well, explains all.
Today is the last day of Becky’s WalkingSquares. I hope I’ve ended by giving you a smile!
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
Love Glasgow
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Me too! Obviously 😀
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Hi Anabel – I still had difficulty with it … but on checking via this thing … I found out what you meant … rusty coloured drink = rusting girders.
Congratulations on completing your 30 days of squares – cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary! I actually only made it to 29, but don’t tell anybody 😉.
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I didn’t get it straight away. That advert is hilarious! Must have only been shown in Scotland though. I’m not a fan of fizzy drinks though as a child I did like Dandelion and Burdock…
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It must have been shown here a lot because I remember it so well! Didn’t inspire me to drink Irn Bru though. I remember Dandelion and Burdock too, as well as Sarsaparilla, and green and orange “lemonade”. I’d gag at them all now.
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I would have got it had it been Gir-Da or even Gur-Da, but Ger-Da sounds frightfully Home Counties to me! My accent is maybe lacking. Nice try though!
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Wouldn’t have been a name then! Gerda and Girder both sound more or less the same to me with my accent but I never did master Scottish vowel sounds.
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That’s a crazy ad! I think I’m still a bit in the dark as to how you make a drink from girders. Enjoyed your squares this month. See you next.
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Thanks Eilene! Need to keep your tongue firmly in your cheek sometimes to be Scottish.
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I’ve started drinking Irn Bru, zero sugar type, as its now cheaper than coke or pepsi. Never been keen on tea or coffee.
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I’m the opposite – like tea and coffee but dislike all fizzy drinks.
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That’s clever and fun too. Great ad.
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It’s definitely a cut above your normal advert. Great concept, revolting drink!
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I’m not a beer drinker so I’d leave it to Mr ET.
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Oh, there’s not even any alcohol involved! It’s a fizzy drink, like Coke but worse (you can tell I don’t like any fizzy drinks).
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oh! I always thought it was a beer. Well, I’m with you on the fizzy drinks. Way too much sugar.
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Thank you for the explanation and the video. It had passed right over my head!
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It’s a long running advertising gimmick in Scotland – I like the adverts much better than the drink which is horrible in my opinion!
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Teehee!
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Indeed!
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I got it straight away 🙂 Back in the 70s I liked Irn Bru – an acquired taste I think – but haven’t had it since then. I’m not familiar with the advert though, I remember the 70s one better.
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Definitely a gold star to you! ⭐️🌟✨💫
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An afternoon of wine and croquet makes me feel the same. Irn bru? I’d rather not!
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No, me neither!
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you certainly have made me smile – no wonder you have no milk machines you have a far better and more orange drink!
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The taste police really will come after me, but *whispers* I don’t like it …
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lol!!!
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I’ve enjoyed the walks, Anabel!
There once was a blogger who lived on a canal boat with her husband and their cat. I always enjoyed her stories but I guess she no longer blogs. It was such an interesting way of life.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the walks, and thanks for the support. It’s sad when people just disappear and you don’t know why.
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I’m still not sure… I think IrnBru may be one of those things that doesn’t travel well. Great post to finish with though!
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I confess I have only tried it once and thought it was disgusting. Sacrilege!
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You’ll be locked up!
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Sssshhh, please keep my secret!
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I got it, but it took me a moment! I am not sure I would have if you hadn’t pointed it out.
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Well done! I confess John spotted it before I did.
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