01/11/2026
A little story about Jingles. The dog that knew the playbook like the back of his hand, and got his steak lorne chunk!
I set out late this morning to grab a breakfast roll from Langside Cafe When I got there, it was surprisingly quiet and there was even a seat outside in the sun. But alas, the card machine was down and they were only accepting cash. True story, I actually ignored an intuitive nudge to take cash 💁🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
But. I wanted that roll.
So, I headed back down to Mount Florida but couldn’t help but stop in at sourdough • pastries • sandwiches • celebration cakes • coffee to pick up some things for later - it is Sunday after all. I got back, dropped off the baked goods (one for my flatmate coz I’m nice like that), grabbed my bank card and headed to the closest ATM.
Upon getting back to Langside Cafe, things had gotten quite busy! No more outside seats, I’ll tell you that for nowt. Undeterred, I stepped in and ordered. But the card machine issue and the influx of like-minded brunch eaters were causing a little overwhelm. Understandably.
The staff were trying their utmost and dealing with it rather well as the queue continued to stack up. I knew that ignoring my intuition was sending me on a little detour 😏
So, I decided to take a wee saunter to the park and find a spot in the dappled sunshine. As I bit into my rather splendid Square sausage, black pudding and tattie scone roll, up rolls this cheeky wee chap…meet Jingles!
Just look…at this guy! 🤣🫣 Tell me he hasn’t played this game a million times! I dare you. His owner was brilliant and completely unsurprised of course. I simply had to give him a wee chunk didn’t I?
Anyway, the morale of the story is to trust in the little Divine detours - I’ve had enough of them (on much larger scales) now to recognise them and let them unfold. But what a delightful little encounter. If you know Jingles (I suspect your food does) or his owner, please share this. Made my day.
And yes. I’m kind, but he was never getting seconds!!
Enjoy your Sunday. Remember cash and a little patience if you’re heading to Langside Cafe 🙏🏻
Rob.
