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  Thread: SE23 Forum alive and well!
Post: RE: SE23 Forum alive and well!

Admin - when edits like this are made can you mention what the change was please? In this case I assume the original title was something like "Forest Hill Forum Alive and Well", but it's not always th...
RussB SE23 Topics 30 30,496 13-11-2007, 03:41 PM
  Thread: Economic migration
Post: RE: Economic migration

A quick [url=http://www.google.com/search?&q=7%20million%20Britons%20of%20working%20age%20not%20economically%20active]Google search[/url] comes up with a few references to these sorts of stats: [url=...
RussB Wider Topics 8 9,452 01-11-2007, 03:46 PM
  Thread: Fireplace shop on Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Fireplace shop on Honor Oak Park

We've already got loads of eateries, I'd prefer a butchers (preferably in time for the xmas ham :))
RussB SE23 Topics 56 57,651 06-11-2007, 02:15 PM
  Thread: Wishing MORE would participate here
Post: RE: Wishing MORE would participate here

I think the change to the forum sign-up process will help. I was put off registering previously by the "please write down your first post and we'll vet it" and only decided to register when that was r...
RussB SE23 Topics 15 17,603 20-10-2007, 08:16 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

Tell them that you used to be a JW but you left or were disfellowshipped - that way, by their own rules, they have to shun you, and so can't keep coming 'round and bothering you.
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 09-11-2007, 10:46 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

Evangelicals are much easier to deal with than your JW or Catholics. Evangelicals have that whole 'bible is literal word of god' thing going against them, along with the belief that the old testament'...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 09-11-2007, 03:28 PM
  Thread: Number Theory
Post: RE: Number theory

The postcode SE23 has some good numerology associated with it itself, assuming you're a fan of books such as The Illuminatus Trilogy, Dark Tower and The Hitchhiker's Guide... For Illuminatus fans t...
RussB Wider Topics 19 15,361 10-11-2007, 02:52 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=baggydave] Why are we using this site to have a go at a few misguided folk? [/quote] We're not. We'd just prefer if they didn't pop 'round uninvited to drone on about their imaginary frien...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 10-11-2007, 11:05 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

baggydave, you're a hard one to figure out. For the benefit of the many newbies to this forum who don't know you or any forum history, could you let us know whether you're saying that we shouldn't be ...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 11-11-2007, 01:49 PM
  Thread: "Forest Hill get ready to Fizz"
Post: RE: "Forest Hill get ready to Fizz"

What a horrible website! Do they really expect people to pay to subscribe to that online? For those not willing to endure it, here's what it says: [quote="Evening Standard - Homes and Property"][b]...
RussB SE23 Topics 3 8,307 24-10-2007, 08:57 PM
  Thread: Refuse Collection
Post: RE: Why is refuse collection not privatised?

For us the actual collection seems OK, but living in a flat that's part of a converted house we do feel like second class citizens when it comes to the receptacles provided for refuse. Most houses ...
RussB SE23 Topics 15 13,719 26-10-2007, 04:58 PM
  Thread: Buses
Post: RE: Why do buses terminate early, and why don't bu...

I am often disappointed by bus drivers who clearly don't know the basics of bus driving. Drivers who don't know the difference between a bus stop and a request stop, not knowing that dogs are allowed ...
RussB Wider Topics 83 77,678 27-10-2007, 12:06 AM
  Thread: Crystal Palace Park
Post: RE: Crystal Palace Fireworks 2007

I'm not one for banning things because a few people abuse them. But when it comes to fireworks, I can't see the point in buying your own. You spend ?50 on fireworks, you get a few Catherine wheels tha...
RussB Wider Topics 19 20,671 27-10-2007, 12:24 AM
  Thread: Number Theory
Post: RE: Number theory

Geek club? Do tell...
RussB Wider Topics 19 15,361 14-11-2007, 10:52 PM
  Thread: Cars blocking driveway
Post: RE: Cars blocking driveway

Here's a link to the act: [url=http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/localact2003/ukla_20030003_en_1]http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/localact2003/ukla_20030003_en_1[/url] Article 14 spans the end of [url=http://...
RussB Wider Topics 13 14,070 14-11-2007, 10:59 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote="roz"]However there is a fine line to be drawn between not welcoming direct approaches by religious groups and religious bigotry...[/quote] Let's not forget that the JWs are coming 'round to...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 25-11-2007, 03:36 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=michael] I don't think Jehova's Witnesses are unique in a belief that their God will punish non-believers.[/quote] Very true - most religions are based on the bigoted belief that its god is r...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 25-11-2007, 08:13 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Michael]I have little problem with people criticising religious practices in a reasoned debate, but to describe a group of people as 'dangerous idiots' for their religious views, racial group, ...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 26-11-2007, 08:24 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Ooperlooper]I wonder how the religious herd would feel if there were atheist 'faith' schools that only let in atheists?[/quote] Or rather "only let in children with atheist parents". Unless ...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 26-11-2007, 08:55 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

I'm sure neither words means someone who won't change his mind. According to an online dictionary faith is the belief in something without evidence, and dogma is a prescribed doctrine. So a Catholic h...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 27-11-2007, 12:18 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=roz] French state schools do not permit displays of religious icons or dress. There have been a number of cases where pupils have been suspended for going against this. What do you think- is t...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 27-11-2007, 01:06 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Ooperlooper]The Ten Commandments: 1. Don't worship any other god but me (that is, the one who brought you out of slavery in Egypt). 2. Don't make an idol and worship it, or I will punish yo...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 27-11-2007, 11:56 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

Ok... so I misspelt a few things there. Without the ability to edit my post, can please I suggest that people read "feast" instead of "feat". Even Yahweh didn't mean "The feat of the unleavened bread....
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 27-11-2007, 11:59 PM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Toffeejim]Temples to stupidity? Why do you suggest churchgoers are stupid? I've met very few I'd categorise as such. Many are - shock! horror! - highly intelligent, judged by the usual ways we ...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 29-11-2007, 12:21 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=baggydave]Makes me think of the Dead Kennedy's famous punk anthem, ' A Holiday in Albania'.[/quote] BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How dare you misquote the worshipful Dead Kennedys! I am ...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 29-11-2007, 12:29 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=nevermodern] RussB, the wondrous Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy covered it :) [/quote] OK I stand corrected, although not by you :P. While searching for which governor the wondrous Dispos...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 29-11-2007, 12:48 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Ooperlooper]Well (perhaps somewhat ironically) the theory of natural selection seems to offer a pretty good explanation.[/quote] I agree it does, but for different reasons. Or maybe for that...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 29-11-2007, 01:28 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=Michael]So who is stupid; the atheist who blindly follows science, or the questioning theist?[/quote] Just to be clear, an atheist is not someone who believes in science. An atheist is someo...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 29-11-2007, 11:17 AM
  Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?

[quote=roz] Just watched Channel 4 news and the bit about Christine Odone's speech being banned from some Commonwealth church service in case it offends non believers. If anyones clever enough to pos...
RussB Wider Topics 93 87,995 30-11-2007, 01:40 AM
  Thread: Xmas at the Honor Oak Pub
Post: RE: Xmas at the Honor Oak Pub

I'd agree that traditional pubs (ones where you'd go to drink, smoke and swear) are indeed on the way out. It's been happening for some time, but the smoking ban has accelerated it. What used to be pu...
RussB SE23 Topics 2 4,241 02-12-2007, 04:30 PM
  Thread: Bubbles Apostrophe
Post: RE: Bubbles Apostrophe

Are any fellow pedants annoyed by the London Underground announcements at Honor Oak Park train station? "I am pleased to inform you that London Underground are reporting..." - since when is London Und...
RussB Wider Topics 34 32,976 05-12-2007, 11:03 AM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote="BBC News"]Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has confirmed to the BBC that adults with children are only allowed two alcoholic drinks in order to limit their stay.[/quote] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/...
RussB Wider Topics 143 118,751 04-01-2008, 05:10 AM
  Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?

[quote=fany9560] [quote=bigjulie] 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. [/quote]yes a bake...
RussB SE23 Topics 43 38,940 19-01-2008, 06:27 PM
  Thread: Mad Libs--SE23 Edition
Post: RE: Mad Libs--SE23 Edition

...when the police officer was only a sergeant, he'd been out with some colleagues. They were at their usual haunt, drowning their sorrows and taking it in turns to complain about the lack of love in ...
RussB Wider Topics 4 4,843 03-02-2008, 10:15 PM
  Thread: HOP station step-free access
Post: RE: HOP station step-free access

Better news would be fixing so the current steps so those who are currently able to use the stairs are less likely to require step-free access after being injured on the current rather unsafe steps![/...
RussB SE23 Topics 2 4,178 13-02-2008, 03:15 PM
  Thread: M.E Fundraising Event - Forest Hill - Sun June 29th
Post: RE: M.E Fundraising Event - Forest Hill -next Sun ...

Nice to see information about events like this posted on the forum. It's a shame there aren't more postings about local community and charity events... Unfortunately at that point I have to cease...
RussB SE23 Topics 1 5,552 24-06-2008, 02:42 PM
  Thread: Green Wheelie Bins
Post: RE: Green Wheelie Bins

[quote=Holly]Along the same lines, our green bin suddenly went missing a few weeks ago. We have phoned the council to get it replaced and have been quoted 11 weeks until this can be done. Surely if...
RussB Wider Topics 29 27,609 19-07-2008, 10:22 PM
  Thread: Green Wheelie Bins
Post: RE: Green Wheelie Bins

One useful bit of information from my discussions with the local councillors: the council can deliver green recycling [i]boxes[/i], and are willing to supply them to people waiting for green bins.
RussB Wider Topics 29 27,609 23-07-2008, 07:28 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Action Group
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Action Group

[quote=Tinkerbell]Love their idea to put more moo bins out there - they look fab! [/quote] The action group is collecting money to pay for a moo bin for HOP. You can donate over at the blog: http:/...
RussB SE23 Topics 14 18,746 02-08-2008, 12:19 AM
  Thread: Green Wheelie Bins
Post: RE: Green Wheelie Bins

[quote=Mljay]Massive shortage in europe for wheelie bins.... http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NewsAndEvents...wisham.htm[/quote] Cllr Darren Johnson AM (Green) has written to me and told me that not all...
RussB Wider Topics 29 27,609 02-08-2008, 10:53 PM
  Thread: German Bridge
Post: RE: German Bridge

I'm afraid I don't know this German bridge. I did manage to find reference to it here: http://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17932 Would they be correct in assuming that it's the footbridge ...
RussB SE23 Topics 17 16,921 12-08-2008, 02:10 PM
  Thread: Duffing
Post: RE: Duffing

Midsomer Murders is duffing? OK, then I guess that includes me. But I'd like to think that if I ever were to get a shed to listen to Radio 4 in, it would a bit more exiting than the regular ones, mayb...
RussB Wider Topics 61 55,394 16-08-2008, 01:55 PM
  Thread: Duffing
Post: RE: Duffing

Duffing may be be a solitary pursuit, but it's certainly a private house-bound one. You might engage in some duffing with a spouse, or other peer-group family, but the one place it will take place is ...
RussB Wider Topics 61 55,394 20-08-2008, 08:30 PM
  Thread: Duffing
Post: RE: Duffing

Pedantry is certainly a duffing pursuit and so before anyone points out my mistake let me say that the first sentence of my above post should have been "Duffing may not be a solitary pursuit, but it's...
RussB Wider Topics 61 55,394 20-08-2008, 08:35 PM
  Thread: HOP Action Group - Locality Funding Survey
Post: HOP Action Group - Locality Funding Survey

Honor Oak Park Action Group (HOPAG) has issued a survey about how local people would like to see the locality funding spent. The feedback from the survey will be available to the three Labour counc...
RussB SE23 Topics 3 5,523 10-09-2008, 02:12 PM
  Thread: HOP Action Group - Locality Funding Survey
Post: RE: HOP Action Group - Lottery Funding Survey

You're quite right - some over zealous spell-checking on my part caused the error. I'll go and beg the admin to change it...
RussB SE23 Topics 3 5,523 10-09-2008, 02:53 PM
  Thread: Labour Leadership Challenge
Post: RE: Labour Leadership Challenge

As we've already had current whips going against the party, I don't suppose it should surprise us that former whips are doing it.
RussB Wider Topics 8 8,494 17-09-2008, 01:21 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Post: RE: HOP train station ticket machine

For those on weekly/monthly tickets I can recommend going Oyster and getting your weekly/monthly top-ups from the shop just down from the station, thus avoiding the need to rely on any ticket sales at...
RussB SE23 Topics 112 117,939 25-09-2008, 11:59 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Friendly staff at the station.

Which station are you talking about?
RussB SE23 Topics 761 706,175 10-11-2008, 04:52 PM
  Thread: BNP
Post: RE: BNP

Interesting post [i]Dan on the Hill[/i]. You've had us talking about it at home for over an hour! The only point I would like to bring up is that I don't think many people are voting BNP because of...
RussB Wider Topics 68 62,101 18-06-2009, 10:31 PM
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