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  Thread: Today's traffic...
Post: RE: Today's traffic...

I was stuck in a P4 bus in all that. The word on the bus was that it had been compunded by a motorcycle accident as well.
shzl400 SE23 Topics 6 6,309 11-09-2013, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Le Querce, Brockley rise
Post: RE: Le Querce, Brockley rise

I have to say I've eaten there a couple of times and never understood why people raved about the place. Don't get me wrong, the food is fine, really, but nothing to sing from the rooftops about.
shzl400 SE23 Topics 29 27,478 24-08-2013, 08:19 PM
  Thread: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?
Post: RE: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?

To save sending PM's individually to all, I'll post thie info, seing as others have also done so, without being removed by Admin. We had ours done recently by a company called Loftlife. We have a 1...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 10 25,467 24-08-2013, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Passport Photo Booths in SE23
Post: RE: passport photos

Last weekend, both the FH Sainos and the Savacentre ones were out of order. We ended up going to Sainos on Dog Kennel Hill (not specially, we were actually passing by).
shzl400 SE23 Topics 5 10,598 22-08-2013, 07:00 PM
  Thread: Picture framer recommendations
Post: RE: Picture framer recommendations

I'l be very sad to see him go. Shame he could not sell the business as a going concern - surely there are enough local artists to support this sort of business?
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 6 7,277 19-08-2013, 09:08 PM
  Thread: Indian Takeout suggestions
Post: RE: Indian Takeout suggestions

We've been bereft since the demise of the Honor Oak Tandoori (soon to be Sainsburys!).
shzl400 SE23 Topics 24 20,807 16-08-2013, 09:17 PM
  Thread: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?
Post: RE: Can anyone recommend a good loft company?

Will PM you, Helen.
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 10 25,467 16-08-2013, 09:05 PM
  Thread: Upholsterer
Post: RE: Upholsterer

Have you tried Starbucks in Brockley? I got some straps for an armchair there, and saw some of their work which looked good. I don't think they are cheap, though...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 2,987 30-07-2013, 06:26 PM
  Thread: For sale: 3/4 size violin - ideal for age 7-9
Post: For sale: 3/4 size violin - ideal for age 7-9

If anyone's DD/DS is starting violin in Year 3 this Autumn, then this is the instrument for them! The Stentor Mk. II is used in many schools and is often recommended by music teachers. See full li...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,256 27-07-2013, 07:25 PM
  Thread: For Sale: Boys Smart Grey Suit incl. shirt & tie Age 8/9
Post: For Sale: Boys Smart Grey Suit incl. shirt & tie ...

Grey suit by Flipback from BHS with shirt & matching tie. Pictures attached. Ideal for Weddings, Christenings, posh summer do's etc. Shirt and Jacket are both age 8; trousers are age 9. Suit...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,556 27-07-2013, 03:34 PM
  Thread: For Sale: NEW Boys Swimming Trunks & Shorts
Post: RE: For Sale: NEW Boys Swimming Trunks & Shorts

Still available - no sensible offer refused!
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,387 27-07-2013, 02:18 PM
  Thread: Lost Cat Dunoon Road area
Post: RE: Lost Cat Dunoon Road area

Pleased to say Cat returned to eat our neighbours' catfood the following morning, still looking a bit stiff, and with a couple of grazes and broken claws, but no serious damage.
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,489 24-07-2013, 08:08 PM
  Thread: Lost Cat Dunoon Road area
Post: Lost Cat Dunoon Road area

Please can anyone in the area look out for our cat, "Cat" (!), who was last seen yesterday morning? We are concerned that he may be injured, although he was last seen climbing a 5ft fence into the ne...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,489 23-07-2013, 08:27 AM
  Thread: For Sale: NEW Boys Swimming Trunks & Shorts
Post: For Sale: NEW Boys Swimming Trunks & Shorts

These items are NEW, not secondhand. All from TU at Sainsburys, but a couple of years old. Due to (several) rushes of blood to the head, I bought these at various times, put them away in a cupboard ...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,387 21-07-2013, 07:56 PM
  Thread: Mangles
Post: RE: Mangles

There was a mangle at my school pool circa early 70's. In those days, they were far more necessary - the material they used in cozzies back then was far thicker than today's speedo-type material. I ...
shzl400 Wider Topics 6 5,138 25-06-2013, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

There's several issues here: 1. Do we want a laundrette? For me the answer is definitely yes! I'm an albeit infrequent user, but it's useful for spring cleaning bedding that won't go in a domest...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 156 139,364 21-06-2013, 09:30 PM
  Thread: 78 RPM Records
Post: 78 RPM Records

I have a several albums of 78 RPM records, that belonged to my father, mostly light opera, and easy listening and especially Austrian music, both classical and otherwise. I'd like to sell or otherwis...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,998 16-06-2013, 08:05 PM
  Thread: For Sale: Laura Ashley Mugs x 4
Post: For Sale: Laura Ashley Mugs x 4

Pretty floral bone china mugs by Laura Ashley. Would be ideal for a summer tea party, if it ever stops raining! Listed on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231000574960?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,422 16-06-2013, 07:58 PM
  Thread: GP surgery in Honor Oak
Post: RE: GP surgery in Honor Oak

Actually, I have to agree with Samurai. I've been trying to get a non-urgent appointment with my regular doctor for ages. Even using the online booking system, I couldn't get an appointment with the...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 6 6,647 11-06-2013, 08:52 PM
  Thread: Ginger Puss with a pink nose
Post: RE: Ginger Puss with a pink nose

I'm afraid we "acquired" our current cat in a similar manner. That was six years ago....:rolleyes:
shzl400 SE23 Topics 8 8,288 15-05-2013, 08:31 PM
  Thread: Travel disruption in FH due to collapsed sewer
Post: RE: Travel disruption in FH due to collapsed sewer

As does the traffic jam heading up Brockley Rise in an effort to avoid FH!
shzl400 SE23 Topics 26 24,925 15-05-2013, 08:28 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

Agreed with Robin - I for the subject, me for the object of the sentence. I also use Rshdunlop's easy method of checking for the correct 'I' or 'me' usage. Do they still teach this stuff in school...
shzl400 Wider Topics 587 489,529 09-05-2013, 08:41 PM
  Thread: Planning: Derelict Houses on Tyson Road
Post: RE: Planning: Derelict Houses on Tyson Road

I find that the misuse of 'there' instead of 'their' in the newletter does nothing to inspire confidence either. (Maybe this should be on the use of english thread!)
shzl400 SE23 Topics 8 11,196 09-05-2013, 08:25 PM
  Thread: Damp in 1930s houses in FH
Post: RE: Damp in 1930s houses in FH

Not the same problem, I don't think, but maybe worth mentioning. Ours is a 1930s semi - classic two beds 'n' a shoe box. We had a lot of damp/condensation on windows and the inside of exterior w...
shzl400 Wider Topics 3 8,187 06-05-2013, 08:13 PM
  Thread: For Sale: Imperia Pasta Making Machine
Post: For Sale: Imperia Pasta Making Machine

Make your own fresh pasta! This machine will roll your pasta to the desired thickness and cuts in two separare widths for either lasagne, fettucini or tagliatelli. Like [url=http://www.ebay.co.uk/sc...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,960 21-04-2013, 08:47 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses

Can anybody recommend a building firm to design and build a kitchen extension? This project, previously scheduled for "we'll get to it in a couple of years" has been brought precipitously forward...
shzl400 Wider Topics 301 215,140 19-04-2013, 07:41 PM
  Thread: Water Filters
Post: RE: Water Filters

Love the taste of London water. Hate soft water, it's just so slimy. Always miss it when I go away. Yes, the limescale is a pain, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
shzl400 Wider Topics 6 6,429 15-04-2013, 03:53 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

No. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13524208
shzl400 SE23 Topics 195 191,619 02-04-2013, 08:34 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

Remember "George Davis is innocent"?
shzl400 SE23 Topics 195 191,619 02-04-2013, 07:52 PM
  Thread: Fire at junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane
Post: Fire at junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship La...

Traffic reports say the South Circ is blocked at junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane due to a "serious fire". Sounds like the Harvester/Grove Tavern. Anyone know any more detail?
shzl400 SE23 Topics 7 9,692 21-03-2013, 10:10 AM
  Thread: No trains: Sat 16 & Sun 17 March 2013
Post: RE: No trains: Sat 16 & Sun 17 March 2013

And me too, what Cellar Door and lacb said. Went to the Southbank on Sunday morning courtesy of the 176 and got to look at interesting things out of the window from the top deck on the way. And,...
shzl400 Wider Topics 10 8,951 18-03-2013, 09:17 PM
  Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

Looks like something major could be happening to the whole shape of the T-junction opposite the station. Someone's gone mad with the yellow spray paint all over the junction, particularly up London R...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 111 108,455 12-03-2013, 08:40 PM
  Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)

Good point, RSH, who's to say where the secondaries will be in 10 years' time! Didn't know that there was a problem with Kingsdale, although I had heard of Charter rather looking down on it. It s...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 21 28,867 12-02-2013, 10:18 PM
  Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)

What other people have said is true, that generally the primary schools of Forest Hill are all fine. However, the secondary schools (and no doubt someone will take issue with this statement) are not....
shzl400 SE23 Topics 21 28,867 12-02-2013, 09:43 PM
  Thread: Planning: Old Post Office on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Planning: Old Post Office on Devonshire Road

[quote]Also, they seem to have started demolition of the two derelict Victorian properties on Tyson road - is that being discussed anywhere else on here? Assume they have not got permission to clear t...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 18 28,742 05-02-2013, 08:57 PM
  Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension
Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension

I was told the reason they couln't go to Camberwell was that the Green was a plague pit. Though I've heard since that's another old wives tale as well.
shzl400 Wider Topics 89 91,524 05-02-2013, 08:34 PM
  Thread: Change Flow of Traffic On Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Change Flow of Traffic On Devonshire Road

How about the council officially allowing cars to park on the pavement, as they are in other places? Voila, no more tickets, wider road, no more congestion, problem solved.
shzl400 SE23 Topics 20 19,275 05-02-2013, 08:26 PM
  Thread: Bunch of stuff going cheap on Ebay
Post: Bunch of stuff going cheap on Ebay

I'm having a clear out, so I've listed some stuff, mainly kids clothes, on ebay all at 99p. Unfoturnately, the postage makes cheap stuff expensive - but not for those who can collect! [url=http:/...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,886 04-02-2013, 09:10 PM
  Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension
Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension

When I lived in Camberwell some 30 years ago, "they" were going to extend it south along the Walworth Road. Huge increases in my property's price would be assured. Yeah, right!
shzl400 Wider Topics 89 91,524 04-02-2013, 08:59 PM
  Thread: Ice in Perry Vale Car Park
Post: RE: Ice in Perry Vale Car Park

My DH got chatting to a gritter driver as he came down our (narrow!) road, during a break in a killer snowball fight with out younger son. Apparently, our road's not on his route - unsurprisingly as ...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 9 7,381 22-01-2013, 08:40 PM
  Thread: Old HOP photos
Post: RE: Old HOP photos

Wow, HOP looks soooo smart! And check those lines of streetlamps on either side. No dark spots there - new lighting installers, please note!
shzl400 SE23 Topics 7 7,759 19-01-2013, 01:41 PM
  Thread: BT Infinity in SE23 - News
Post: RE: BT Infinity - News

[quote]any good Virgin stories?[/quote] If you have a Virgin phone, you can get free beer and access to clean loos at the V Festival?:thumbsup:
shzl400 SE23 Topics 25 26,013 23-11-2012, 09:32 PM
  Thread: Scissor Sisters tickets for sale
Post: RE: Scissor Sisters tickets for sale

Now on ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230864909965?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,811 15-10-2012, 07:47 PM
  Thread: Recommendation for loft conversion company
Post: RE: Recommendation for loft conversion company

Have sent a PM.
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 4,389 08-10-2012, 08:00 PM
  Thread: Extra planes today?
Post: RE: Extra planes today?

Coo - that's really cool! I could watch that all day.
shzl400 SE23 Topics 5 5,207 08-10-2012, 07:44 PM
  Thread: Scissor Sisters tickets for sale
Post: Scissor Sisters tickets for sale

I have three tickets to the Scissor Sisters at the Roundhouse on Wednesday 24th October but I can't go. Gutted! So unfortunately I need to sell them. I'm just looking for the face value, plus the...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,811 04-10-2012, 06:21 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Very much agree, rbmartin. I'm not a fan of Bright House at all. (Insert long rant about how the less money you have, the less access you have to the better financial opportunities.) But still cheap...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 156 139,364 29-09-2012, 09:23 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

[quote]I understand that people would like to see a laundrette in Forest Hill but I dont get the point that it is for people of little income, the cost of a washing machine is far cheaper than doing t...
shzl400 SE23 Topics 156 139,364 29-09-2012, 07:07 PM
  Thread: Cleaner recommendation?
Post: RE: Cleaner recommendation?

And me!
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 4,355 08-08-2012, 10:08 PM
  Thread: Bosch Undercounter Freezer - free!
Post: Bosch Undercounter Freezer - free!

This is a Bosch Undercounter Integrated (i.e. designed to take a decor panel to match units - not supplied) Freezer with three large drawers. Free to any takers (also advertised on Freecycle). Th...
shzl400 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,617 08-08-2012, 10:06 PM
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