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  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

how funny that this conversation has turn to us our riches and our area which is not quite where it began. I have seen some bloke taking money off both the young woman and the older woman who sell th...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 212 230,184 14-11-2007, 12:57 AM
  Thread: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?

I have lived in the se4 - se23 area for nearly 5 years and i have seen the area develop hugely, Yune, Thai Orchid, the Honor Oak, Tapastry, Lemon grove, this area is a great area and we should stop wh...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 19 24,912 14-11-2007, 01:08 AM
  Thread: Thai Supermarket
Post: RE: Thai Supermarket

I went there last night - it is great and they are really helpful - I said this is what I am making and they pointed me in the right direction of the best things to use. The sell fresh lemongrass, ho...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 9 9,395 06-03-2008, 10:16 AM
  Thread: Eccentric Forest Hill
Post: RE: Eccentric Forest Hill

Yes Keith Richard's long lost brother is a genius and cheers my mornings when he plays outside the bus stop.
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 9 10,095 04-04-2008, 12:49 PM
  Thread: New Furniture Shop on Perry Vale
Post: RE: New Furniture Shop on Perry Vale

Oh yes I saw this the other day and was wondering how long it had been there. May have a snoop this weekend.
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 9 9,744 28-05-2008, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Postal problems
Post: Postal problems

I live on devonshire road and quite a number of bits of post have gone missing in the last couple of months - 2 credit cards, a debit card and birthday cards with cheques in them - one card was actual...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 12 11,680 10-08-2008, 05:31 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Post: RE: HOP train station ticket machine

I was aiming for a 730 train on tuesday - woahhh how wrong was I - 15 min queue because the ticket machine was not working. I am now buying tickets the night before - either at HOP if early enoug...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 112 118,100 24-09-2008, 07:44 PM
  Thread: Farmers' markets in or near SE23?
Post: RE: Farmers' markets in or near SE23?

Wood Vale is excellent and the chap is really helpful, as is the one just off Brockley Rise, in Ewart Road(??) (this one also does frozen fish - monk fish sea bass etc) The Dulwich Farmers Market w...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 14 14,284 10-10-2008, 08:37 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Train service to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oa...

It is not that much better very early morning, I am working outside of London so have to get the 6 32 - it is never on time (unless I am running late...) and it is packed as only short trains at that ...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 1,398 1,251,283 27-11-2008, 10:08 AM
  Thread: 10 reasons not to emulate East Dulwich
Post: RE: 10 reasons not to emulate East Dulwich

William Rose is ok, I wouldnt queue for more than 20 mins to shop there. The butchers in Wood Vale is as good, possibly better, I bought some great lamb there, ditto for the butchers just off Brockle...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 22 30,509 08-12-2008, 01:55 PM
  Thread: Buses
Post: []

Oh it is terrible and hate to be thought of as one of those miserable child haters - I really like children, honest - but the kids on the bus on the P4 are monsters. I go via Lewisham to get to work ...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 83 77,688 07-01-2009, 06:03 PM
  Thread: Bar Equal
Post: RE: Bar Equal

Would be nice to have somewhere that did cocktails, Bar Equal didnt really work for me, but it did have nice cocktails.
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 56 60,325 07-01-2009, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Buses
Post: RE: Buses

I appreciate that utilised public transport is a good thing but when it is crammed full to the point where safety is an issue (having to stand right against the windscreen) then I think there is a pro...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 83 77,688 08-01-2009, 02:40 PM
  Thread: Economic slowdown
Post: RE: Economic slowdown

Hmmm where is this information from? I am from a small town/village in the north east and can assure you it is thriving with a quality butchers, 2 greengrocers, 2 bakers, a chemist and a pet clothing...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 6 6,483 09-01-2009, 03:04 PM
  Thread: Zebra Crossings
Post: RE: Zebra Crossing outside HOP Station

Yes I have noticed those pedestrian crossings are particularly bad. I was half way aross once and a car just nipped round me, it was terrifying as it was so close. I tend to swear very loudly at th...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,963 20-01-2009, 03:34 PM
  Thread: Dining Out
Post: RE: Dining Out

moving away from salt.... I like eating out as you get to try things that you wouldnt necessarily do or do well at home. I really enjoy cooking but when it comes down to it, I am fairly terrible a...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 23 20,903 23-01-2009, 06:33 PM
  Thread: Dining Out
Post: RE: Dining Out

I think the quality of my life would be vastly improved if men looked like the fonz! Mind you if I went to milk bars all the time I would have to apply to lewisham council for the expansion of my rear...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 23 20,903 23-01-2009, 10:17 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Fantasy Homes
Post: RE: Forest hill fantasy homes

A cute little white cottage with pale blue woodwork on Honor Oak Road - I think I may have read Emma Hamilton once lived there. I may have made that up though..... There are some really sweet cott...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 6 8,379 18-05-2009, 01:44 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Fantasy Homes
Post: RE: Forest hill fantasy homes

Ah yes Brian, thank you - I knew someone's mistress was stored there! Re the converted church - one of the flats was for sale recently and it looked amazing. I imagine the views were quite good t...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 6 8,379 18-05-2009, 04:27 PM
  Thread: Tell Me About SE23 Please
Post: RE: Tell Me About SE23 Please

Brilliant - how to make SE23 even better: more people from the north moving here :)( there's quite a community of us) I have lived all over london and it is the only area I have settled in. its a de...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 28 25,194 18-09-2009, 11:42 PM
  Thread: Tell Me About SE23 Please
Post: RE: Tell Me About SE23 Please

the p4 to brixton is the route I use as it involves no steps ( which is great when you have a suitcase full of christmas presents!) but you need to check the victoria line as it seems to shut quite a ...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 28 25,194 19-09-2009, 12:45 PM
  Thread: Sun readers
Post: RE: Sun readers

Finding a copy of the Sun on the tube usually makes my commute, its great you cannot fail to marvel at Dear Deidre and it also has page three with wonderful big bouncy real bosoms, most of which are b...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 23 20,856 15-04-2010, 10:15 PM
  Thread: Bread thread
Post: RE: Bread thread

I'd interested as I bake bread - favourites are a sun dried tomato and parmesan or a spiced walnut bread. I tried the overnight cool rising method recently, the bread had a good taste but hell it w...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 33 27,241 02-05-2010, 04:03 PM
  Thread: Bread thread
Post: RE: Bread thread

sounds amazing - I willl definitely try that one! thank you
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 33 27,241 04-05-2010, 04:48 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

Well its made a massive difference to my journey to and from work, I bluddy love it. HOP to shadwell on a morning, via canada water on a night. I am loving the rose tinted ELL glasses as I have at lea...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 281 296,370 05-06-2010, 12:40 AM
  Thread: ladies football
Post: ladies football

Any ladies out there interested in playing football..... I have recently joined a ladies football team - we play on Peckham Rye Park on sundays 12-2 and currently wednesday evenings 7-8 for soccer ski...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 0 2,203 01-09-2010, 09:54 PM
  Thread: Renewed Labour
Post: RE: Renewed Labour

Also an ordinary party member and one who voted for Ed.... I think the voting system is interesting as I think it was meant to extend votes to all unionised workers, not just those who could/chose ...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 26 19,969 27-09-2010, 10:08 PM
  Thread: Renewed Labour
Post: RE: Renewed Labour

I wholeheartedly support workers access to unions, most people only experience the tough side of unions e.g the strikes. but without unions, as Forest Hillier notes, we'd be back in the dark ages with...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 26 19,969 29-09-2010, 09:07 PM
  Thread: Congratulations to France.
Post: RE: Congratulations to France.

In the way I cover the bits of my body which are sexual features (well usually a lot more besides!) I am sort of comfortable with women covering parts of their bodies which may be considered sexual, ...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 50 36,557 11-04-2011, 06:29 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in SE23

Just walked from HOP station up Devonshire Road - having a quick look up to HOP parade - all quiet from the looks of things.
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 58 57,000 09-08-2011, 05:29 PM
  Thread: moving house sale
Post: moving house sale

[align=justify] [/align]I am moving house and want to get rid of a few things: Coffee table (solid dark wood,from the furniture shop in greenwich market), a few marks but a nice piece of furnitu...
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,687 09-12-2011, 10:31 PM
  Thread: Bedframe for sale -£60
Post: Bedframe for sale -£60

double bed frame in honey pine, head board, foot board and fashion rail - quite ornate. I have disassembled it for collection. I can try and post a picture but i took it apart.
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,330 07-01-2012, 08:54 AM
  Thread: Bedside cabinets - £60 pair
Post: Bedside cabinets - £60 pair

see attachment - colour is quite a rich shade - not sure on wood but they are not pine.
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,168 07-01-2012, 08:56 AM
  Thread: coffee table for sale - £70
Post: coffee table for sale - £70

Dark wood with 2 deep drawers, perfect for very large TVs, or just as a coffee table.
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,689 07-01-2012, 08:58 AM
  Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems

Just wondering if anyone is experiencing delays in receiving post, am assuming there is a bit of a post-Christmas backlog. I am waiting for something posted in London on Monday and still no sign... A...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 37 34,795 12-01-2012, 08:17 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Off track... Peter James is fab and is round the corner from me. He has now re-opened after being in hospital for a bit. He is open from 7 until 7 Thurs - Saturday. Which is pretty late. Means...
dita-on-tees SE23 Topics 349 322,638 14-06-2012, 02:14 PM
  Thread: Recommendation for loft conversion company
Post: Recommendation for loft conversion company

Does anyone have any recommendations for a company, I have seen a lot of signs for Selcom and Classic in the roads around me, any experiences (good or bad) most welcome. Think you need to PM for reco...
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 4,390 08-10-2012, 04:21 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: Curry recommendation

Hi I havent seen any up to date curry recommendations for a while and was thinking of curry this weekend. Where would people recommend - I often see recommendations for Dewanian or Elachi - are these...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 301 215,140 26-03-2013, 12:41 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Eating & Drinking

Thank you all for suggestions, Elachi is the nearest (its just to cold to venture to Peckham...)
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 301 215,140 26-03-2013, 10:31 PM
  Thread: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?
Post: RE: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?

I have have just had my loft done by Selcom, a local firm with an office on Brockley Rise. They were brilliant. I left them with my keys and went to work every day, even on holiday and had no problems...
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 10 25,467 26-08-2013, 11:26 AM
  Thread: Four stripped wood internal doors
Post: Four stripped wood internal doors

I have these available if anyone wants them.
dita-on-tees Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,343 15-09-2013, 09:35 AM
  Thread: Followed home from station
Post: Followed home from station

Not sure where to put this - just wanted to make people alert. I have just been followed home from Crofton park station (about 745). He was acting a bit odd; criss crossing the road and seemed to ...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,552 25-09-2013, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Followed home from station
Post: RE: Followed home from station

I didnt really think of it at the time, and wasnt certain till I was home. But sensible advice.
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,552 26-09-2013, 08:49 PM
  Thread: Followed home from station
Post: RE: Followed home from station

Worth being vigilant and reporting to the police. The same guy came back sunday knocked on my door then tried to force his way in. I was utterly terrified. I rang 999 and the police said a man with...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,552 05-10-2013, 08:40 PM
  Thread: Followed home from station
Post: RE: Followed home from station

Managed to lock myself out of the forum and I am not living at home at the moment so late to this. This does sound like a different guy - much younger. There has been an increase in burglaries in t...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,552 18-10-2013, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Followed home from station
Post: RE: Followed home from station

Wanted to correct the above - the police have been really fantastic this weekend and have really got on the case doing door to door, reviewing cctv and enhanced patrols in my area. I have every faith ...
dita-on-tees Wider Topics 17 13,552 20-10-2013, 08:52 PM