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  Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perryvale diversion.. whats wrong with people.

On a far more constructive note, not to have a crossing of some kind is very stupid. If / when someone is knocked down in the future, there will be an enquiry, then lots of money spent and road closur...
PVP SE23 Topics 348 293,889 16-06-2008, 09:20 AM
  Thread: Spreading the word
Post: RE: Spreading the word

Once upon a time back in the day, there were some posters up for SE23.com. I think that was how I made it here. Or it was BD's charisma drew me, I was powerless to resist.
PVP SE23 Topics 4 5,766 14-06-2008, 12:34 PM
  Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perryvale diversion.. whats wrong with people.

Wow, over-taxed indginant angry moralising nimbyists have made it to Forest Hill. We've made it people!!! We have disappeared up our proverbial Upper Dulwich Bottom!!
PVP SE23 Topics 348 293,889 14-06-2008, 12:31 PM
  Thread: House Prices
Post: RE: House prices

Forest Hill prices do not seem to have suffered like other places. I think this is because this was historically a relatively good value area and is generally seen as on the up so whilst other places ...
PVP Wider Topics 72 64,090 14-06-2008, 12:23 PM
  Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perryvale diversion.. whats wrong with people.

One little diversion and the world goes bonkers! I really wonder at how in this day and age (we see it so many time) that the offender actually feels the victim, so quick to take offence, and even qui...
PVP SE23 Topics 348 293,889 13-06-2008, 10:56 AM
  Thread: Moral Question
Post: RE: Moral Question

I saw a similar thing in Greggs in Lewisham a while back; 2 teenagers picked up some sandwiches, drinks, etc, then just walked out the back the shop. A few tuts, that was it. Everyone just carries on....
PVP Wider Topics 19 16,196 12-06-2008, 09:36 AM
  Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perryvale diversion.. whats wrong with people.

Brian, I agree. A road closure is both ways closed. A diversion could apply to a lane being closed.
PVP SE23 Topics 348 293,889 10-06-2008, 04:41 PM
  Thread: Public sector
Post: RE: Public sector

Public sector pensions are now way too expensive for the population to support. People are living longer and a retirement age of 60 is just too generous. Not bashing civil servants, etc, just unrealis...
PVP Wider Topics 35 28,836 09-06-2008, 02:35 PM
  Thread: Tube pricing
Post: RE: Tube pricing

Oyster is great... when it works. I've had ?10 of pre-pay disappear off my card, and only found out when amongst the hordes getting away from the foo fighters gig on Friday. Not helpful. Plus I nee...
PVP Wider Topics 44 33,758 09-06-2008, 02:32 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers at FH Station

So southern have basically said go whistle in the wind.... Such forward planning!
PVP SE23 Topics 761 706,365 05-06-2008, 10:14 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

Please as many people sign as possible. I have!
PVP SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,886 05-06-2008, 10:11 AM
  Thread: Who is the laziest driver in SE23
Post: RE: Who is the laziest driver in SE23

This reminds me of the scene in LA story where the Steve Martin character drives 5 metres to see his girlfriend. Pretty shocking behaviour by those concerned! When I were lad, we used to have to w...
PVP Wider Topics 26 22,574 05-06-2008, 10:08 AM
  Thread: Does Perry Vale need a coffee shop?
Post: RE: Does Perry Vale need a coffee shop?

Maybe in a retail unit under the new flats, it would need to be right near the station to catch the tthrough traffic. Definitely needed as no shops until the end of PV. Unless you want a snooker cue.
PVP SE23 Topics 17 18,449 29-05-2008, 03:57 PM
  Thread: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Driv...

I'm sure this will be built on eventually, but if limited to a single storey, then ?280+ is well over the odds.
PVP SE23 Topics 64 73,548 29-05-2008, 03:56 PM
  Thread: Supermarkets
Post: RE: Supermarkets

Whilst there are many similarities between kosher and halal practices, there are still differences. Many Muslims will use kosher meat if halal meat is not available and vice versa I think. Yep, I ...
PVP Wider Topics 17 15,154 29-05-2008, 09:46 AM
  Thread: Big BBQ chimney
Post: RE: Big BBQ chimney

BBQ - damn cheeky in my book. If you don't like smoke, don't have the BBQ in the first place! It's like if you have a dog which does it's doodoo's in the neighbours garden but not in your own! As f...
PVP Wider Topics 18 17,834 29-05-2008, 09:41 AM
  Thread: Supermarkets
Post: RE: Supermarkets

I use the Sydenham one for herbs, fruit and veg, olive oil, etc. Excellent value.
PVP Wider Topics 17 15,154 28-05-2008, 09:47 AM
  Thread: New Furniture Shop on Perry Vale
Post: RE: New Furniture Shop on Perry Vale

Yep, that's the site. some of the stuff in there looked rather nice!
PVP SE23 Topics 9 9,743 28-05-2008, 09:43 AM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

I think Mayow is doing well given the lack of focus / attention it gets. It is a shame the cafe is boarded up - can anyone remember when this was last open?
PVP SE23 Topics 121 129,698 21-05-2008, 12:37 PM
  Thread: Things to do Locally with Visitors
Post: RE: Things to do Locally with Visitors

Bermondsey antiques market - is it still there? I cycled past yesterday and even the sign has been scrubbed off.
PVP Wider Topics 16 16,024 20-05-2008, 01:52 PM
  Thread: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site
Post: RE: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site

The post office on this parade became a nail bar, which shock horror, didn't last. Can you believe it a nail bar actually closing?? The Londis doesn't open late, or Sunday afternoons which is a pai...
PVP SE23 Topics 10 10,113 20-05-2008, 01:51 PM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

In Australia bowls is being opened up to a new generation through a little creative marketing: http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSSYD27806320070430
PVP SE23 Topics 121 129,698 17-05-2008, 10:04 PM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

Yeah, I've seen games being played from time to time.
PVP SE23 Topics 121 129,698 09-05-2008, 09:30 AM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

Bloody ee-jots. What possesses people to do stuff like this??
PVP SE23 Topics 121 129,698 07-05-2008, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Trains Tuesday night
Post: Trains Tuesday night

Anyone know what the incident was which caused the trains to be routed from New Cross Gate direct to Sydenham??
PVP SE23 Topics 2 4,666 07-05-2008, 09:27 AM
  Thread: Bridge or Underpass?
Post: RE: Bridge or Underpass?

underpass - less stairs and quicker
PVP SE23 Topics 7 6,794 23-04-2008, 03:27 PM
  Thread: London commuters left gagging as manure cloud drifts over Channel from France
Post: RE: London commuters left gagging as manure cloud ...

Yep, when I left home this morning, there was the unique aura of muck spreading in the air, a most distinctive whiff!
PVP Wider Topics 4 5,020 18-04-2008, 02:36 PM
  Thread: Former Aceri Site
Post: RE: aceri site

The possessed drummer was still doing his thing last night.
PVP SE23 Topics 24 23,908 15-04-2008, 09:39 AM
  Thread: Flight Paths over SE23
Post: RE: Proposed City Airport Flight Paths over SE23

I'm **** off as well. Flight paths used to be rotated so it was never the same people inconvenienced (unless you live near an airport of course). Every morning by 6.30 it starts. Letter writing ca...
PVP SE23 Topics 72 70,448 08-04-2008, 09:41 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Access to Forest Hill station

Perry Vale Gate - those who have been around a while will remember this gate used to close regularly after the early evening rush and weekends. Back then the rail operator (South Central back then?) q...
PVP SE23 Topics 761 706,365 18-03-2008, 10:40 AM
  Thread: Nearby facilities
Post: RE: Nearby facilities

And to be positive for a moment, whilst newcomers may not rate the area compared to Clapham Junction / Hoxton etc, the changes over the past 7 years since I came have been remarkable. When I came the ...
PVP Wider Topics 25 21,637 14-03-2008, 10:11 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Access to Forest Hill station

Now for a more constructive point - currently people can come and go as they please from down platform. Once Oyster is in effect, we would just need a post to scan in and out on (to avoid paying over ...
PVP SE23 Topics 761 706,365 12-03-2008, 06:39 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Access to Forest Hill station

Stupid idea!!
PVP SE23 Topics 761 706,365 12-03-2008, 06:37 PM
  Thread: The worst road surfaces in London?
Post: RE: The worst road surfaces in London?

I would say the roads in Southwark are pretty shocking. Wood Vale is sliding off in portions, once at the bottom of the Rye, nasty, then the High St bit before the library, don't get me started. And t...
PVP Wider Topics 4 4,659 11-03-2008, 10:18 AM
  Thread: Oyster Card
Post: RE: Oyster Card

As above, you can use it is you have a weekly / monthly / annual ticket on the oyster, but not pre-pay. Can you put a daily travelcard on an oyster? Not from Forest Hill, definitely, though you ma...
PVP SE23 Topics 9 17,288 10-03-2008, 11:42 AM
  Thread: The Blitz
Post: RE: The Blitz

Wow, look at all the nice big detatched houses on Perry Vale.
PVP SE23 Topics 60 63,038 07-03-2008, 02:00 PM
  Thread: moving to Se23/ Forest Hill Road
Post: RE: moving to Se23/ Forest Hill Road

If you are from East Dulwich, you may find your ears tend to bleed quite a bit.
PVP SE23 Topics 2 5,807 05-03-2008, 04:43 PM
  Thread: Phoenix Works Building Site, Bird in Hand Mews
Post: RE: Droopy...

Oops, just found these: http://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/02/15/57796/forest+hill+crane+dismantling+-+latest+from+site+photo.html http://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/02/14/5...
PVP SE23 Topics 15 23,160 05-03-2008, 01:40 PM
  Thread: Phoenix Works Building Site, Bird in Hand Mews
Post: Droopy crane

It has now stood in its rather unerect state for sometime. Presumably any building activity has ceased?
PVP SE23 Topics 15 23,160 05-03-2008, 01:38 PM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

She also likes Pizza Hut pizzas.
PVP SE23 Topics 212 230,182 03-03-2008, 11:06 AM
  Thread: Nice roads on the east side of the tracks?
Post: RE: nice roads on the east side of the tracks?

I've lived on Normantan St for 7 years now and always thought it a pleasantly quiet area. I experienced much worse unpleasantries when living in the urban meccas of Clapham and Kensington.
PVP SE23 Topics 28 27,147 03-03-2008, 11:04 AM
  Thread: Wine
Post: RE: habibi

I spend several weeks in Greece every year, always had much pleasure drinking whatever the local / seasonal wine was.
PVP Wider Topics 4 5,840 29-02-2008, 11:57 AM
  Thread: Man Hit at FH Station
Post: RE: Man Hit at FH Station

How did this morning go with the managers? I was running late and missed getting it out my system!
PVP SE23 Topics 10 10,388 28-02-2008, 12:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill TV
Post: RE: Forest hill t.v

Even better, FH is an alien hot spot.... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi6zqCIsam0[/youtube] And I think I now their HQ.... the Weatherspoons!!!
PVP SE23 Topics 15 16,112 27-02-2008, 09:46 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill TV
Post: RE: Forest hill t.v

Absolutely fantastic!
PVP SE23 Topics 15 16,112 27-02-2008, 09:38 AM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: What a load of *****!

We're still getting the street cleaner regularly on Perry Vale as far as I can tell.
PVP Wider Topics 62 51,073 27-02-2008, 09:30 AM
  Thread: is it me, or is everything ****?
Post: RE: is it me, or is everything ****?

Try Provender, I'm not sure what time they open but it will be fresh.
PVP SE23 Topics 3 4,571 25-02-2008, 10:43 AM
  Thread: The Mick Jagger of SE23.com
Post: RE: The Mick Jagger of SE23.com

The Indian restaurant (Diwaniya?) on Stansted Road has an Indian Elvis performing shortly. Quality entertainment if you ask me.
PVP SE23 Topics 8 7,935 25-02-2008, 10:40 AM
  Thread: Flight Paths over SE23
Post: RE: Proposed City Airport Flight Paths over SE23

Michael, As ever you make the point very well!
PVP SE23 Topics 72 70,448 22-02-2008, 10:10 AM
  Thread: Flight Paths over SE23
Post: RE: Proposed City Airport Flight Paths over SE23

I think this is going to be bad news - at the moment flights come and go from City airport from 2 corridors, one north and one south of the City. The new route is putting all the traffic on the South...
PVP SE23 Topics 72 70,448 21-02-2008, 11:13 AM
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