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

I saw this myself, too, the other day, and commented to my youngest son how it was, at the most, child cruelty (to the small girl I saw, hanging around, screaming at or because of (?) her father - she...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 212 230,182 09-06-2008, 12:00 AM
  Thread: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Driv...

One of my "local dreams" is to have a City Farm within Forest Hill. Dream on ................................. *sigh* Def. won't be there then :crying:
Scorpion SE23 Topics 64 73,545 08-06-2008, 11:51 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Thanks for the pics Rob (and Snazy) We actually drove past the Church and alleyway to the bridge (on Forest Hill School side of the tracks) and saw the fire being fought, at approximately 9:30am th...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 11:22 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Well, we just arrived home (Derby Hill Crescent/Featherstone Avenue) - turned into the street (in my sisters' car - Thanks Sis!) - and saw many lights on in our estate! YAY! Unfortunately two blocks ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 10:49 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Thanks scipio - that was apparantly, what they stated earlier (about 7.00pm) also :crying: Lets hope it happens! Would just like to state (generally) WELL DONE to the Emergency Services, this m...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 10:04 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Should have stated, in my last post (just incase seeformiles or anyone else, did not read my earlier postings) - I do not live near The Horniman, really, I am on the opposite side of London Road up th...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 09:35 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Some good points there Perryman :thumbup: I guess we will never know the real truth *sigh* seeformiles - the Horniman clock was showing 10:55 when I passed it earlier (about 7:30pm ish) so not sur...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 09:23 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Hi Brian (and all) Cheers, but no, no power as yet (almost 9.00pm) and a neighbour who I have been in contact with, says that on one of his (many) phone calls to "those in charge of the electric power...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 08:56 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

DUH! HERE IS the link referred to in my previous post (3rd time lucky lol) :blush: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/lewgreennews/display.var.2326666.0.update_substation_fire_causes_blackout.php
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 03:22 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Hello Brian and thanks. Yes I know, it did sound a bit over the top didn't it? I was mainly thinking about if it continues into tomorrow and longer, really, NOT just over one night - that's when it ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 03:19 PM
  Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!

Count your blessings, those of you fortunate enough to be able to read this post/thread/forum on your computer, AND those who are very fortunate indeed, to have your power back on because, where I liv...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 40 35,428 08-06-2008, 02:53 PM
  Thread: An additional forum?
Post: RE: An additional forum?

I agree, an events Topic/Thread, as a 4th Section would definitely be beneficial IMHO
Scorpion SE23 Topics 10 9,713 29-05-2008, 09:37 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: Forest Hill Post Office

I will start by apologising, BUT, I had an absoultely despairing (?) time in Forest Hill's new "Post Office" today. My first visit to WH Smith's/Post Office venture in dear old Forest Hill SE23. My l...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 157 174,818 18-02-2008, 11:03 PM
  Thread: The History of Forest Hill
Post: RE: History of Forest Hill - 30 Jan at 7pm

I really like seeing pictures/photos and writing about Forest Hill, as it used to be/from years ago, and close surrounding areas, on this site and others. I am sorry that I could not attend the last m...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 45 51,427 14-02-2008, 08:01 PM
  Thread: One Tree Hill
Post: RE: The death of One Tree Hill

For more intense DOG WALKER etc conversation (brought about by this thread) go here http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=471 :thumbsup:
Scorpion SE23 Topics 55 58,902 14-02-2008, 06:56 PM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

LOL at goading Seriously though, myself (and my kids) don't use the local restaurants or pubs ( no, I don't have a life!) but on very rare occasions have some takeaways and although we love food lol ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 59 54,289 14-02-2008, 05:58 PM
  Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...

I must add my support to FH School, as expressed by many on here. Peter Walsh definitely runs that school extremely well, along with many "diamond" staff members. A few years ago, when my boys were m...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 63 95,989 14-02-2008, 05:34 PM
  Thread: Old Blue Mountain Cafe in Forest Hill - a rant board in progress.
Post: RE: Old Blue Mountain Cafe in Forest Hill - a rant...

I love the rants too, but it's a shame that space it still unoccupied :unsure: (along with others in the area) At least, while it's empty, it serves, some kind of purpose? :blush:
Scorpion SE23 Topics 18 21,123 14-02-2008, 05:23 PM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

There is no list, you just vote for who you think is the best INDEPENDENT business in Lewisham, on this form http://www2.lewisham.gov.uk/lbl/business/whodoyoulove/whodoyoulove.asp :thumbup: Perso...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 59 54,289 14-02-2008, 05:11 PM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

Oh, yes, humour, sorry BJ Yes, that would be it. So sorry, I guess I have run out of humour, where "vulnerable and needy people" are concerned. This is no backlash to you bigjulie, just a pent up...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 22 23,150 24-11-2007, 06:38 PM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

FFS Am, totally wondering WHAT IS THE POINT!??????!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROUD? WHAT?! GAWD!!!!!!!!!!! what WAS that reply for, thenutfield?
Scorpion SE23 Topics 22 23,150 24-11-2007, 05:49 PM
  Thread: World Hello Day
Post: RE: World Hello Day

A BELATED Happy "World Hello Day" to all! I did read this thread a few times yesterday but never got the chance to post myself, until today. One reason is, I was making a volcano! (bloody school pro...
Scorpion Wider Topics 15 13,824 24-11-2007, 05:34 PM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

I've been approached by this guy on a few occasions, over the past few months, either along the Dartmouth Road or near to the WHSmith shop/FHStation and have become wise to him now, of course. He is N...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 22 23,150 24-11-2007, 05:17 PM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday

[attachment=7] And one other lol - sorry, just in "celebration mode" ;) [quote=Scorpion] I have a smilie GIF here and hope maybe it could come in handy? For the SE23 "Fan Club" :thumbsup: ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 48 46,951 20-11-2007, 07:27 PM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday

[attachment=6] I have a smilie GIF here and hope maybe it could come in handy? For the SE23 "Fan Club" :thumbsup:
Scorpion SE23 Topics 48 46,951 20-11-2007, 07:22 PM
  Thread: Sydenham Garden Christmas Fair
Post: RE: Sydenham Garden Christmas Fair

Hi I hope to attend this event and wish you all the best. Apart from that, I have a 330 litre Compost Bin (as offered on http://www.recyclenow.com/compost ) almost as new, to give to the charity, ...
Scorpion Wider Topics 1 5,605 20-11-2007, 07:04 PM
  Thread: Cars blocking in Emergency Access
Post: Cars blocking in Emergency Access

Carrying on from, but as important as Re:- http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=153 I appreciate how annoying this must be, even though I am not a car owner. I also, as a resident of Le...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 2 5,129 20-11-2007, 06:34 PM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday

[quote=admin] Just a slip-up on my part - now corrected to 2002. [/quote] OK fine and sorry to raise it, but I noticed :blush: So, when and where? I would love to be a part of this celebration ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 48 46,951 20-11-2007, 05:57 PM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday

This is wonderful! and congratulations to The Forum - I am just slightly wondering though, as to why on the main SE23.com site opening page it says "SE23.com has been online since 2003" If the Foru...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 48 46,951 20-11-2007, 04:10 PM
  Thread: Pizza Pianeta site
Post: RE: pizza pianeta site

Ah ok, thankyou Nevermodern - I did wonder. I thought it was a current business and was totally put off by the window display. Let's hope the coming New Business will be good then. It's been a while...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 13 15,066 20-11-2007, 03:33 PM
  Thread: Birds Of Prey
Post: RE: Bird Of Prey in SE23 (Forest Hill)

Thankyou Colhig and all. I have looked up Sparrowhawks on the net and after looking at pics, I really cannot say whether or not it was one of those. I think not though, but, I did not see it head o...
Scorpion Wider Topics 16 15,504 20-11-2007, 03:03 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith - what do you think?

What do I think? Well, I think WHS should move/close down, and that some other, better company should move in and use the space. But wait! That CAN'T happen, can it? Becuase OUR Post Office will b...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 157 174,818 15-11-2007, 07:25 PM
  Thread: Pizza Pianeta site
Post: RE: pizza pianeta site

Excuse my ignorance but I thought since Pizza Pianetta closed down that this was some kind of Turkish Food take away? (as I think I read on another thread here before) I must admit I have never trie...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 13 15,066 15-11-2007, 06:48 PM
  Thread: SE23.com welcome picture
Post: RE: se23.com welcome picture

Sounds good - any pics of the area from any era would be appreciated here <thumbs up> Sue
Scorpion SE23 Topics 39 39,415 15-11-2007, 06:32 PM
  Thread: Birds Of Prey
Post: Birds Of Prey

Yesterday, while at home, in the morning, near Thorpewood Avenue, I heard a few Crows outside (usual) noisier than usual, then, also heard some Magpies joining in with the cacuffle (sp?) The noise got...
Scorpion Wider Topics 16 15,504 15-11-2007, 06:24 PM
  Thread: SE23 Forum alive and well!
Post: RE: SE23 Forum alive and well!

RussB (and anyone else who reads this) As the original poster, I would just like to state/confirm that the original Post Heading was "FH Forum Alive & Well!". I had a brain fart when I posted and ...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 30 30,512 13-11-2007, 04:46 PM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside AND Sainsbury's

S I G H !!!!!!! Hating seeing this "discussion" degenerate into........... whatever. Have my own s_it to deal with right now so haven't been a_sed really, lately, but............ here we go ..........
Scorpion SE23 Topics 212 230,182 13-11-2007, 03:23 PM
  Thread: SE23 Forum alive and well!
Post: RE: SE23 Forum alive and well!

Thankyou [quote=admin] Done - glad to help. [/quote]
Scorpion SE23 Topics 30 30,512 13-11-2007, 03:09 PM
  Thread: SE23 Forum alive and well!
Post: SE23 Forum alive and well!

I ask, meekly, if Admin could PLEASE change the heading to "SE23 Forum Alive and Well". Not wanting to alienate anyone in HO ;o) TY if possible, if not, thanks anyway lol Yours happily Sue
Scorpion SE23 Topics 30 30,512 13-11-2007, 02:07 PM
  Thread: SE23 Forum alive and well!
Post: SE23 Forum alive and well!

:thumbsup: WOOHOO! almost 300 members signed up! (as of todays time/date)... ......... since the New Look Forum was started approx. a month ago. WONDERFUL! Thanks to Admin and whoever else ma...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 30 30,512 13-11-2007, 02:02 PM
  Thread: Crystal Palace Park
Post: RE: Crystal Palace Fireworks 2007

We watch them for free, from our vantage point in FH lol Not as much atmosphere I know, but I won't buy them or let them off personally and think its silly to "burn money" and the money we save is spe...
Scorpion Wider Topics 19 20,679 26-10-2007, 11:34 PM
  Thread: Fifty grand for us to spend on improvements
Post: RE: Fifty grand for us to spend on improvements

Here here! Fingers crossed, hope whatever the money is spent on, that it really does improve and make better, Forest Hill, in general, for all. Sue [quote=nevermodern] I'd just like to add tha...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 23 27,551 26-10-2007, 11:12 PM
  Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill

FH is still doing good, with 33% (at time of my last visit) Hope others will vote before deadline of Friday 30th Novemeber Sue
Scorpion SE23 Topics 39 37,109 26-10-2007, 11:08 PM
  Thread: FHF - Forest Hill Food - MAKE IT!
Post: Hungry? MAKE IT! Save money on takeaways! lol

One reply here to a few of the postings since I posted first in this thread, to save multi posts/boredom of reading lol Ooh yes! Can't beat a lovely toasted sarnie, for sure. The Panini recipe is f...
Scorpion Wider Topics 9 9,653 26-10-2007, 10:50 PM
  Thread: FHF - Forest Hill Food - MAKE IT!
Post: FHF - Forest Hill Food - MAKE IT!

This thread is for Recipes - dinner/tea and snacks etc - to eat in SE23 - anything food-wise, made by your own hand! - add yours! Thankyou. RECIPE:- SNACK - CHEESE, RED PEPPER & RED ONION PANINI ...
Scorpion Wider Topics 9 9,653 23-10-2007, 10:59 PM
  Thread: Sainsburys online - potential overcharging
Post: RE: Sainsburys online - potential overcharging

I don't use online shopping, I always shop in person, but would still like to comment, as, on MANY occasions, when i buy items that are reduced (the yellow sticker) or on offer the till operator eithe...
Scorpion Wider Topics 1 3,958 23-10-2007, 09:34 PM
  Thread: Wishing MORE would participate here
Post: RE: Wishing MORE would participate here

lol.. yes, I have experienced that too, in the past (not in FH though) I haven't really used the pubs in Forest Hill, sadly, wish i did more, but........ Maybe when I attend an SE23.com Forum event...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 15 17,640 23-10-2007, 09:20 PM
  Thread: Your views called for on crime and anti-social behaviour on London buses
Post: RE: Your views called for on crime and anti-social...

Firstly - away from this threads main issue - I had a similar experience to Roz, but when exiting the bus, a few years ago, toddler in hand (walking) when the bus driver could not wait less than a min...
Scorpion Wider Topics 15 14,152 23-10-2007, 08:58 PM
  Thread: Wishing MORE would participate here
Post: RE: Wishing MORE would participate here

Hi Admin, thanks for your reply lol No, but if you think I could do it, then I would like a job in Publicity? <grin> I do know though, that whenever I feel particularly strong about something, I ca...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 15 17,640 23-10-2007, 05:50 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Post office Closure

Two things to say on this:- 1. TOTAL MADNESS! to close FH PO as its very busy on many days and.............. 2. I will NEVER use WHS FH again:- its awful at the best of times (before the PO being i...
Scorpion SE23 Topics 157 174,818 23-10-2007, 05:02 PM