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  Thread: Network rail bullies
Post: RE: Network rail bullies

If his van is where it usually is then cannot see how it causes a problem. I am surprised it is Network Rail land.
brian SE23 Topics 11 9,325 18-10-2012, 11:55 AM
  Thread: Opt-Out of European Law and Order
Post: RE: Opt-Out of European Law and Order

I think Ms May made a very bad decision refusing extradition on the grounds that the alleged criminal might commit suicide. No one will ever be able to be extradited again Shame on you Ms May.
brian Wider Topics 5 5,591 17-10-2012, 12:00 PM
  Thread: Opt-Out of European Law and Order
Post: RE: Opt-Out of European Law and Order

Michael. If we did opt out of these matters we would certainly have individual arrangements with friendly countries like Sweden and Senor Asange would be extradited to Sweden.
brian Wider Topics 5 5,591 16-10-2012, 02:37 PM
  Thread: The Blight of Allotments
Post: RE: The Blight of Allotments

I think I am in agreement with Michael. A rare occurance. Allotment owners should be applauded for the food they grow which hopefully reduces our big dependence on imported food. If there are a...
brian Wider Topics 16 13,103 16-10-2012, 02:35 PM
  Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?

Very impressive Pub with interesting ales. Very sad if true.
brian Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 15 14,793 09-10-2012, 10:26 AM
  Thread: Vale Lodge - any noise problems?
Post: RE: Vale Lodge - any noise problems?

James I know this block well from the outside and have done so for 40 plus years. Re floors etc surely you should ask the agent if you are renting. I would imagine concrete but the building is quit...
brian SE23 Topics 8 7,737 09-10-2012, 10:23 AM
  Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich

Renting is fine until you retire and have very little income coming in ( does not apply to former state employed gold plated pensions ). Paying for rent out of a pension does not leave you much , i...
brian Wider Topics 18 16,076 23-09-2012, 07:26 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Very sad Spent many times there years ago. Powder all over the floor. Staff were always excellent.
brian SE23 Topics 156 138,315 22-09-2012, 05:06 PM
  Thread: Brave WPC,s
Post: RE: Brave WPC,s

100% Agree.
brian Wider Topics 2 4,541 19-09-2012, 04:16 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

How is the start date going back and back. Something wrong here, can smell a rat ( not in the pool I hope ) Perhaps the builders have diverted to The Sydenham Greyhound.
brian SE23 Topics 2,074 2,031,297 22-08-2012, 07:48 PM
  Thread: Loud party noise
Post: RE: Loud party noise

Fandango As soon as possible. Loud music a blight on good neighbourhood relations. One inconsiderate person could make life hell for hundreds.
brian Wider Topics 49 56,664 19-08-2012, 06:00 PM
  Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr

I am also surprised that Mr Carr earned so much money. I have never found anything he said remotely funny. One must assume some do and they are prepared to pay their hard earned and taxed income t...
brian Wider Topics 18 14,193 21-06-2012, 03:59 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

The fund should be in the name of the management commitee in the block , not the freeholder or managing agent. I agree although in theory good to be prepared for emergencies ,if reserve to high you...
brian SE23 Topics 6 7,772 30-05-2012, 04:59 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill School
Post: RE: Forest Hill School

Wally Knight. What a teacher. So calm compared to Mr Vogt in the next room who you could always hear shouting. Who recalls the terrible Magoo's buses that took us down to Sidcup for sports. Any...
brian SE23 Topics 56 89,454 26-05-2012, 08:32 PM
  Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London

I would imagine sometime it was left there a Policeperson walked by and took no action.
brian Wider Topics 41 34,173 21-05-2012, 01:29 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

I agree Roz. If water and insurance included would estimate 1600.00 odd a rough charge . As far as I am aware the Management Agents have to produce accounts etc which are sent to every owner. ...
brian SE23 Topics 6 7,772 17-05-2012, 10:41 AM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

Does service charge include , insurance , water charges etc. Flats vary very much as to what service charges cover. I recall Vale Lodge has a huge hedge and much grass that would need looking af...
brian SE23 Topics 6 7,772 16-05-2012, 07:32 PM
  Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London

Well said Milliemop. Will you stand as MP in next election. You have my vote.
brian Wider Topics 41 34,173 12-05-2012, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Flowers at Hop Station
Post: RE: Flowers at Hop Station

Thanks to all your noble efforts. I remember about 35 years ago HOP station often won prettiest station in South East. All due to Station manager.
brian SE23 Topics 5 7,523 28-04-2012, 06:44 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Your Reverence Sorry missed the poultry event. To be honest not a fan of large crowds. I think you are correct , it is a compromise, but as usual compromises satisfy no body. I still maintain...
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 26-04-2012, 05:43 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Michael I appreciate your comments but surely Gingernuts as , I assume , a neighbour to the gardens is entitled to his views as well. His garden may very well back onto the Gardens as he is trying...
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 25-04-2012, 04:27 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Gingernuts has obviously suffered from events before including the infamous poultry event. I would assume they are very close to the park and as such deserve consideration. When Mr Horniman donated ...
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 25-04-2012, 04:12 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Michael Your activities sound very civilised as one would expect from you and you bring your own wine along. I am sure you and your friends conduct themselves in a civilised way , as you say listeni...
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 25-04-2012, 11:25 AM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

Thea You have mine and everyone else's sympathy I am sure. Thiefs should get minimum of 5 years hard labour ( not new labour )
brian SE23 Topics 44 43,456 25-04-2012, 11:21 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Why are some people unable to go to an event without alcohol.
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 25-04-2012, 10:52 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

It baffles me why you need alcohol for festivities. What a state we have got to.
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 24-04-2012, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Primary School allocations
Post: RE: Primary School allocations

Yes I remember the old days. Went to St Philip's Infant School on Well's Park Road. Building not there now. There has been a major baby boom mainly due to immigration . Not sure you can expect the...
brian Wider Topics 62 69,345 24-04-2012, 11:14 AM
  Thread: Noisy neighbours on Kilgour Road
Post: RE: Noisy neighbours on Kilgour Road

I feel for you this is a very serious problem that some people look upon as minor. Suggest you get names and addresses of all the neighbours concerned then contact a local councillor. 3 are listed...
brian SE23 Topics 9 10,162 24-04-2012, 11:09 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Reverand I am surprised you have time to post at your busiest time of the year. I wonder why you need alcohol to hold an event
brian SE23 Topics 114 89,047 07-04-2012, 11:38 AM
  Thread: ES Magazine
Post: RE: ES Magazine

Not sure about 1 Tree Hill. On my last visit I was put of by dangerous dogs with equally dangerous owners. That was about 8 years ago though.
brian Wider Topics 2 4,291 06-04-2012, 11:37 AM
  Thread: commuters at canada water
Post: RE: commuters at canada water

Primark sale . If such a thing exists I pray I am nowhere near it.
brian Wider Topics 26 26,491 06-04-2012, 09:20 AM
  Thread: Shed broken into and bike stolen
Post: RE: Shed broken into and bike stolen

Andy I admire your positive approach and indeed most citizens in SE 23 are friendly and law abiding. Let us hope your property is returned soonest.
brian SE23 Topics 13 16,244 05-04-2012, 11:03 AM
  Thread: Incinerator on Fire?
Post: RE: Incinerator on Fire?

Chingford. You mean Birds of a Feather Land. How can that look like New Cross Gate . They are like chalk and cheese
brian Wider Topics 5 5,969 04-04-2012, 05:04 PM
  Thread: Incinerator on Fire?
Post: RE: Incinerator on Fire?

Of the two would prefer it was the football ground
brian Wider Topics 5 5,969 04-04-2012, 04:16 PM
  Thread: Incident in Stanstead Road 19-02-2012
Post: RE: Police in Stanstead Road

Of course there is the odd rotten apple in the Police and they should be rooted out but I would say on average we have one of the best police services in the world If you do not think so remember ...
brian SE23 Topics 63 74,788 04-04-2012, 01:40 PM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

Glad an arrest has been made. If he is the guilty party would be interesting to know how many years he is put away for.
brian SE23 Topics 44 43,456 03-04-2012, 09:26 PM
  Thread: Crime and Punishment
Post: RE: Crime and Punishment

I think it is exagerated how many on drugs in the 60's Would imagine far more today.
brian Wider Topics 58 47,537 02-04-2012, 12:29 PM
  Thread: Frank W. Amos Ltd Perry Vale
Post: RE: Frank W. Amos Ltd Perry Vale

Great to hear from someone in New Zealand. I have lived within 1.5 miles of Perry Vale for over 60 years and do not remember this company. However until the mid 70's lived in neighbouring Sydenham an...
brian SE23 Topics 3 5,362 01-04-2012, 08:02 AM
  Thread: Crime and Punishment
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

Those caught should get LONG prison visits with hard labour ( no I do not mean Milliband Jnr ) I understand it is not even automatic that they get put away . Unbelievable.
brian Wider Topics 58 47,537 31-03-2012, 12:35 PM
  Thread: Crime and Punishment
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

There are far too many incidents for comfort. About time the authorities did something.
brian Wider Topics 58 47,537 31-03-2012, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

Bitter a sign of civilisation , rather like The Daily Telegraph and Radio 4.
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 30-03-2012, 01:20 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

I recall when bitter was 1/9d a pint. 8 or 9p to the youngsters. Cellar Door If you drink crap lager good luck to you.
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 29-03-2012, 05:34 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

I8f you believe Penge is the countryside what would you think Keston is. Also you could visit The Capitol if you prefer
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 29-03-2012, 12:41 PM
  Thread: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

I always thought we had some of the best street lighting about in Lewisham PFI means future generations will pay for it. It essential good idea possibly , but not if replacing adequate existing li...
brian Wider Topics 128 127,120 29-03-2012, 10:38 AM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

Wetherspoon Penge Beer Festival is 1.80p per pint
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 28-03-2012, 05:58 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

What happens when they build their own aeroplanes and open enough of their own quality universities.
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 28-03-2012, 07:43 AM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

Yes but they are our competitors.
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 27-03-2012, 10:01 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

I have no idea but wonder what percentage of their budget welfare is in say Japan , China , Taiwan , Malaysia
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 27-03-2012, 06:00 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

I believe I read in The Telegraph or Times Would imagine would include tax credits. I see we agree welfare budget out of control.
brian Wider Topics 57 44,620 27-03-2012, 04:53 PM
  Thread: Crime and Punishment
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

I appreciate your disgust Regret the criminals have human rights the victims do not
brian Wider Topics 58 47,537 27-03-2012, 03:28 PM
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