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  Thread: Refuse Collection
Post: RE: Why is refuse collection not privatised?

I have a similar experience to Roz - the service is excellent. I don't think privatising is a good idea. It adds the element of someone making a profit out of it, therefore the pressure is on cutting ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 15 13,724 23-10-2007, 10:22 AM
  Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Who is in HOP, Who is in Forest Hill?

HOP here
bigjulie SE23 Topics 42 39,010 09-11-2007, 11:12 AM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

There are none of those little yellow smiling heads on this thread. I wonder why not? Other threads are inundated with them.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 212 230,182 13-11-2007, 10:32 PM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

the little yellow smiling heads have turned up at last....
bigjulie SE23 Topics 212 230,182 14-11-2007, 10:24 PM
  Thread: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
Post: RE: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP

Wrong sort of frost.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 21 26,777 16-11-2007, 05:19 PM
  Thread: Flattened Pillar Box
Post: RE: Flattened Pillar Box

I noticed today that the forementioned pillar box is up for sale (via Foxtons or Wates) and has already been sold by Robert Stanford. Considering it is standing at an angle of about 60 degrees to the ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 6 8,397 16-11-2007, 04:11 PM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday

I'm always up for a beer with you charming people...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 48 46,952 16-11-2007, 09:44 PM
  Thread: Flattened Pillar Box
Post: RE: Flattened Pillar Box

On reflection, I think someone was just messing about last night. So if you are missing a For Sale sign....
bigjulie SE23 Topics 6 8,397 17-11-2007, 12:15 AM
  Thread: Bagel Shop
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH

A 24 hour shop that doesn't open in the morning? I thought it was a five minute wonder (and we will all have our 15 minutes of fame)...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 17 18,407 19-11-2007, 09:53 PM
  Thread: Sign of the times
Post: RE: Sign of the times

The design to the left looks like a hill figure (Uffington Horse?) What a shame Forest Hill isn't made of chalk!
bigjulie SE23 Topics 8 8,859 19-11-2007, 11:08 PM
  Thread: Sign of the times
Post: RE: Sign of the times

Maybe it can go and live with that squashed pillar box that was sold last week. These estate agents must be desperate. I prefer the version without the graffiti.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 8 8,859 22-11-2007, 03:28 PM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

I think thenutfield was being ironic, you know - humour
bigjulie SE23 Topics 22 23,150 24-11-2007, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

[quote=robwinton] anyone tried knocking on the door of said private property? [/quote] it's a block of flats
bigjulie SE23 Topics 96 95,312 29-11-2007, 12:34 AM
  Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23

Is there a "nevermodern" style? or a "post-nevermodern" style? I think there should be. Interesting thread.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 36 41,617 29-11-2007, 12:46 AM
  Thread: New Years Eve Fireworks One Tree Hill View
Post: RE: New Years Eve Fireworks One Tree Hill View

I saw them quite clearly last year from the top of One Tree Hill. There is a gap in the trees which gives a view of the London Eye.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 9 15,269 14-12-2007, 09:35 PM
  Thread: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.
Post: RE: 'Incident' at Sainsburys.

People die all the time - but it is a bit 'net curtain twitching' reporting it...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 11 15,788 20-12-2007, 11:31 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: library opening times

The library is very nice but it's a shame it hasn't got nearly as many books as it used to have. The ubiquitous modern minimalist style is all very well but I personally preferred wall to wall books a...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 105 112,404 20-12-2007, 11:50 AM
  Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?

I think it is a bit rich criticising businesses before they have even opened. The area needs a baker. There is nothing mean about selling food.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 43 38,980 11-01-2008, 12:38 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

I suppose all the books about films have gone. Made way for the real thing.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 105 112,404 11-01-2008, 12:52 AM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

Happy Birthday Rob. I like the lunch idea - but unfortunately 22nd.Feb is half term week so I will have the kids. But other months may be OK...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 117 133,140 15-01-2008, 11:56 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

bigjulie has plenty of soft spots. 25th good - but let's see what others prefer. I like the idea of being close to (or on) 23rd...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 117 133,140 16-01-2008, 12:09 AM
  Thread: Where am I?
Post: RE: Where am I?

I have always thought of Honor Oak as a part of Forest Hill....
bigjulie SE23 Topics 22 20,808 24-01-2008, 09:43 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

I went to HOP at about midday today to get a train to Wallington. I stood there for half an hour and not one train came through the station (not even on the fast tracks). Then 3 workmen came along and...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,421 29-01-2008, 12:08 AM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

How about the Jumping Bean then? I assume you are being ironic shzl400...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 59 54,290 05-02-2008, 12:46 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

I was in there the other day and Sky sports news was on. Great.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 105 112,404 11-02-2008, 11:41 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount - Abuse of One-Way System
Post: RE: Manor Mount - drivers still at it

If they reinstate 2 way traffic then the traffic queue moves to David's Road. Problem not solved - traffic will be queuing up in a back street rather than on the south circular. Probably the reason fo...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 143 128,606 15-02-2008, 01:38 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: "The People's Post Office" - FH - really?!

Nice balloons...Smart lift....I am trying to be positive Downside? it's all a bit small
bigjulie SE23 Topics 157 174,838 19-02-2008, 10:13 AM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Horniman Cafe

the children running amok should stick to the pubs..
bigjulie SE23 Topics 293 275,535 23-02-2008, 10:47 PM
  Thread: Perystreete
Post: RE: Perystreete

it won't be very helpful if you are looking for a post office or a wc!
bigjulie SE23 Topics 15 15,203 24-02-2008, 01:23 AM
  Thread: moving to Se23/ Forest Hill Road
Post: RE: moving to Se23/ Forest Hill Road

You can claim you live in the well regarded Upper Dulwich Bottom (you don't though)
bigjulie SE23 Topics 2 5,807 05-03-2008, 09:21 PM
  Thread: Devonshire Road - Parking on the Pavement
Post: RE: Devonshire Road Parking on the Pavement

Brian, I think Paul means being vigilant about noticing where new bad behaviour starts to creep in, and reporting it. It seems once precedents are set it is more difficult to get anything done. For ex...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 15 17,115 27-03-2008, 02:18 PM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

Park on the road.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 29 26,036 21-04-2008, 02:50 PM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

Pavement parking is never "supposed to be encouraged". When most cars park on the pavement in one street there is a compromise - lines are drawn to try and contain this abuse. OK, if you are going to ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 29 26,036 24-04-2008, 12:17 AM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

Also on the above webpage: Why is pavement parking a problem? "Pavements are constructed and provided for pedestrian use. Vehicles parked on pavements are: a hazard to pedestrians causing an ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 29 26,036 24-04-2008, 01:03 PM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

jon14 -this thread is fine, thank you. "Anyway, regardless of that, the question put by BarCar was, if the council have said it is ok to park on the pavement, which they have, should they then not ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 29 26,036 28-04-2008, 03:38 PM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

No you're not, I have got a car. If every pavement was amended as suggested it would cost a fortune. I don't think it is a priority - there are more important things to finance than people being pr...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 29 26,036 28-04-2008, 04:09 PM
  Thread: Business Lunch
Post: RE: Business Lunch

Hey Rob Yep, I am around and would love to do lunch (kids are back at school). See you there....
bigjulie SE23 Topics 7 9,384 07-09-2008, 11:37 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Train cancellation Wed 1st Oct from FH

I checked the National Rail Enquiries website on wednesday morning and it referred to a broken down train at Sydenham that was due to be cleared by 10.30 Of course there is no history of the delay ...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,421 03-10-2008, 05:38 PM
  Thread: Planning - 97 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning - 97 Honor Oak Park

Is this the property with the garden that recently had its trees felled? despite there being a tree preservation order?
bigjulie SE23 Topics 2 6,138 07-04-2011, 11:34 PM
  Thread: New houses and renovated stables in HOP
Post: RE: New houses and renovated stables in HOP

Have you got a horse?
bigjulie SE23 Topics 5 7,685 15-06-2011, 11:07 AM
  Thread: Where in SE23...
Post: RE: Where in SE23...

The problem with Woodvale is the neighbours; dodgy ex-NOTW editors...
bigjulie SE23 Topics 16 16,841 07-09-2011, 10:42 AM
  Thread: Post Boxes Sealed
Post: RE: Post Boxes

Maybe they are going to be painted gold?
bigjulie SE23 Topics 16 14,106 05-09-2012, 10:00 PM
  Thread: Street scam - distressed woman asking for baby formula money
Post: RE: Street scam - distressed woman asking for baby...

Baby will be about 5 by now if my recollections are correct. Bit old for formular.
bigjulie SE23 Topics 35 38,152 14-10-2012, 06:27 PM
  Thread: Number Theory
Post: RE: Number theory

We did wonder Ooper. We did wonder.
bigjulie Wider Topics 19 15,364 06-11-2007, 10:15 PM
  Thread: Swimming locally
Post: RE: Swimming locally

the 50m pool at Crystal Palace is now closed for refurbishment...
bigjulie Wider Topics 12 10,908 07-11-2007, 11:05 AM
  Thread: Supporting football in the area
Post: RE: Supporting football in the area

and of course Bromley are doing very well in the Blue Square South league (the first time they have played at this level) even with maverick ex Palace owner Mark Goldberg as manager. They are 2 promot...
bigjulie Wider Topics 41 36,555 20-10-2007, 09:04 PM
  Thread: Police at Blockbuster
Post: RE: Police at Blockbuster

Maybe they wanted to rent a film? Monday nights can be quiet in October. What film do you think they would choose?
bigjulie Wider Topics 3 5,407 22-10-2007, 09:03 PM
  Thread: Police at Blockbuster
Post: RE: Police at Blockbuster

How about Babe? ...sorry...
bigjulie Wider Topics 3 5,407 23-10-2007, 10:27 AM
  Thread: Phishing
Post: RE: Phishing

What if all the little yellow heads were taken over by the Phishers? There would be chaos I'm sure.
bigjulie Wider Topics 4 5,518 13-11-2007, 10:47 PM
  Thread: World Hello Day
Post: RE: World Hello Day

We need to have this celebratory drink mentioned elsewhere so that we can say hello face to face. Peace and Love TJ. Might draw the line at hugging baggydave though.
bigjulie Wider Topics 15 13,824 22-11-2007, 03:20 PM
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