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  Thread: Commute tea and coffee
Post: Commute tea and coffee

To whoever organised the tea and coffee stand by the Brockley pedestrian and cycle bridge this morning - well done! I didn't stop, but I saw a good few people enjoying a cuppa on their way to work.
ryananglem Wider Topics 0 1,971 18-06-2013, 10:55 AM
  Thread: Football memorabilia
Post: Football memorabilia

I've been clearing out our loft and found a great big pile of match day programmes from the late 60s through to the early 80s. A former owner was obviously a fan of West Ham but for one season at leas...
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,267 02-01-2012, 09:50 AM
  Thread: For Sale: Canon MP520 Printer
Post: For Sale: Canon MP520 Printer

I've got a Canon Pixma 520 Printer/Scanner/Copier for sale. Its in good order and still has a good amount of ink left. Its got two paper trays, two card readers, is pictBridge compatible, has phot...
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,429 15-06-2013, 01:38 PM
  Thread: For sale: Stair gate
Post: For sale: Stair gate

Ive got a mammas and pappas stair gate for sale. All the fittings and screws are included. £10 PM me if interested. Collect from Forest Hill [attachment=2074]
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,691 16-06-2013, 08:41 PM
  Thread: Free paint
Post: Free paint

We have some paint partially used to give away: - B&Q value White Silk Emultion 10 litre tub about half full - B&Q value Magnolia Matt Emultion 10 litre tub about half full. PM me and you c...
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,520 07-05-2012, 07:48 PM
  Thread: House swap
Post: House swap

Anyone in the Forest Hill area interested in doing a house swap for a few months in New Zealand? It would be near Queenstown so would fit an extended break over winter (their summer) for climbing/hiki...
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,000 13-09-2012, 08:00 PM
  Thread: Local Kids on the streets
Post: Local Kids on the streets

Yesterday afternoon, myself and another of the guys from a flat in my block were doing some gardening in the plots around the building. We'd undertaken a fair amount of pruning/mess making when three ...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 11 10,961 26-04-2010, 11:47 AM
  Thread: New Cross to Victoria Cycle Superhighway
Post: New Cross to Victoria Cycle Superhighway

TfL have just announced a consultation for the proposed CS5 from New Cross to Victoria. [url=https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/cycling/cs5]TfL Consultation[/url] They are proposing a number of ma...
ryananglem Wider Topics 2 4,310 05-12-2012, 02:21 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

Cripes! Id be really worried I had a stake in this and Darren from the former Earlsfield Estates had anything to do with it.
ryananglem SE23 Topics 30 44,154 05-07-2010, 12:12 PM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

off topic - but I lived across the road from the old swiss cottage pub until 2006, so would be sad to hear of its demise re The Honor Oak - I agree with many of the posters, I frequented the pub un...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 108 113,110 08-10-2013, 09:07 AM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

oh whoops- was referring to the one in Swiss Cottage (Finchley Road). Should have read the post correctly!
ryananglem SE23 Topics 108 113,110 08-10-2013, 11:58 AM
  Thread: Alarming burglary numbers this weekend
Post: RE: Alarming burglary numbers this weekend

I fell for this same thing a few years ago. Only had a few coins in the house though, so was only parted with £3.
ryananglem SE23 Topics 10 10,596 03-10-2012, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

I saw an interesting documentary last night on bbc world, that showed people from Hong Kong and mainland China and their investments in London property. London property is perceived to be cheap and sa...
ryananglem Wider Topics 72 61,857 10-03-2014, 02:00 PM
  Thread: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
Post: RE: Anti-social behaviour

The best thing to do is to call the police saying what you can see. The kids may well be long gone, but the call will be logged. If you call next time they are there, or other people call - the police...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 82 80,020 11-04-2011, 02:52 PM
  Thread: Antic in Administration
Post: RE: Antic in Administration

This is what seems to be standard practice from "Antic" Ltd. I have known them to be Doy Ltd, The Black Ant Company and Billsop all of which were registered at the same address in Camberwell but becau...
ryananglem Wider Topics 4 6,280 17-01-2013, 04:11 PM
  Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich

It was a thought provoking article. I remember going down a zinc mine in Bolivia, where men work very hard in terrible conditions for a wage that comparitively is one of the better jobs to have in the...
ryananglem Wider Topics 18 16,287 19-09-2012, 09:29 AM
  Thread: Barclays Bank refurb
Post: RE: Barclays Bank refurb

I hope they can do a little more to aid customer service with the new layout. I tried to open an account in there a couple of years ago, but although there were three people behind the counter, no one...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 13 14,060 26-11-2013, 10:30 AM
  Thread: Bed and Breakfast/ Hotel
Post: RE: Bed and Breakfast/ Hotel

A shame that there is not very many options locally, but there is also this, in West Dulwich depending on where you are - just a ride on the P4 away: http://www.lilacdoor.co.uk/
ryananglem Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 3 6,649 09-01-2013, 10:18 AM
  Thread: Bike storage - what do you do?
Post: RE: Bike storage - what do you do?

We only have 4 bikes parked around our place, but got one of these a while back, and it looks a bit cool as well as allowing you to put a bike halfway up the wall (and therefore one underneath). Also ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 4 9,057 02-09-2011, 09:49 AM
  Thread: Boris Johnson cycle scheme
Post: RE: Boris Johnson cycle scheme

.. and for the self-employed amongst you, a bike and accessories is still an allowable expense (although you have to purchase the entire bike in one go). It still gives you a saving and for me having ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 24 20,064 13-09-2010, 11:33 AM
  Thread: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade
Post: RE: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade

@Moreno Hello and welcome! [quote] Hate to say it (and never thought I would) but a contract with Sky might be on the horizon – fast internet speed, Mad Men, Cricket, Rugby, Football…I really hop...
ryananglem Wider Topics 163 202,568 25-05-2011, 01:16 PM
  Thread: BT Infinity in SE23 - News
Post: RE: BT Infinity in SE23 - News

Hi Michael - The lines are owned by BT, but as far as I am aware, O2 had their own kit located at the exchange to provide ADSL2, which is why they could provide faster speeds. Sky are in the process o...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 25 25,987 18-07-2013, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

I agree with Wayfarer's post, though I've never seen a roller blader doing anything particularly abnormal on my travels around se23. I do the odd cycle commute to work. On Monday in fact I was hit ...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 21 22,022 20-01-2012, 10:28 AM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

@Joffe I know that Golf well, though there is also a mini who parks in the same spot. A handily placed bollard might perhaps remove all anguish from all concerned?
ryananglem SE23 Topics 21 22,022 20-01-2012, 11:49 AM
  Thread: Car-jackings in Forest Hill & Sydenham
Post: RE: Car-jackings in Forest Hill & Sydenham

Personally, I think that anyone who writes things on public forums that offend my sensibilities should get sent down - but the government now only has powers to cut off their internet connection witho...
ryananglem Wider Topics 11 11,456 19-04-2010, 08:02 AM
  Thread: Children's bike seats
Post: RE: Children's bike seats

I'm interested in this too. (Sorry AMFM I dont know the answer to your question). I was riding home one day and spotted a chap with one of those trailers with a little flag on the back containing ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 9 8,047 26-10-2011, 01:24 PM
  Thread: Congratulations to France.
Post: RE: Congratulations to France.

What's this with putting the word rights in commas as if it's a bad thing to have rights? Some people's interpretation of their religion state that that killing people ("an eye for an eye") is acce...
ryananglem Wider Topics 50 36,553 14-04-2011, 12:31 PM
  Thread: Council cutting trees down
Post: RE: Council cutting trees down

[quote]I don't want trees replaced in my road.[/quote] Perhaps you'd like cars banned from your road as well? [url]http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9850[/url] Seems like you've a greate...
ryananglem Wider Topics 19 15,403 16-04-2014, 08:27 AM
  Thread: Cranston Road closure
Post: RE: Cranston Road closure

Coincidence(?), but that same day our neighbour in nearby Como Road got attacked by 3 young lads trying to break into his place. They just walked in off the street, asked for some girl and barged in a...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 20 24,723 14-06-2012, 10:02 PM
  Thread: Crossrail
Post: RE: Crossrail

There is a big barge in the middle of the Thames on the Tower Bridge side of London brige testing the bottom, to ensure that its safe for the crossrail tunnel to pass nearby without leaking..
ryananglem Wider Topics 14 12,627 20-11-2009, 05:15 PM
  Thread: Crossrail
Post: RE: Crossrail

I know, what were they thinking? That could have saved a fortune..
ryananglem Wider Topics 14 12,627 20-11-2009, 05:46 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E

I am happy and proud to be part of an area with such community spirit. I'm also a little sad that it had to come to this.
ryananglem Wider Topics 205 174,775 29-10-2013, 04:02 PM
  Thread: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West End
Post: RE: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West En...

@bangorben Interesting route. I didn't know you could go through the cemetery that way. My stock route (through Nunhead) when I head in that direction is considerably different, so I'll do a bit of...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 11 9,771 19-09-2013, 03:50 PM
  Thread: Cycling
Post: RE: Cycling

[quote]Of all the roads and intersections in London including The Elephant and Castle gyratory, Hyde Park, The Blackwall Tunnel to name a few -this downhill stretch is one that I fear the most![/quote...
ryananglem Wider Topics 31 27,504 02-09-2009, 11:35 AM
  Thread: Cycling
Post: RE: Cycling

I am a cyclist that not only dresses in lycra (sometimes) but also pays attention to the rules of the road. I would like to hope that this is why over the years Ive never been involved in any kind of ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 31 27,504 01-09-2009, 04:57 PM
  Thread: Cycling Clubs?
Post: RE: Cycling Clubs?

The nearest that I know of is Dulwich, who Ive seen at the cafes on Crystal Palace Parade at the end of their rides on weekend mornings. For MTB stuff, I havent a clue
ryananglem Wider Topics 4 4,444 10-03-2010, 09:16 AM
  Thread: Cycling Clubs?
Post: RE: Cycling Clubs?

There is cyclo-cross at Herne Hill during the winter, which I suppose is still going on now. You can use any type of non-road bike for that
ryananglem Wider Topics 4 4,444 12-03-2010, 09:45 AM
  Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work

I used to commute to Victoria (about 8 or 9 miles) and after a few years of continuous route refinement managed to get a pretty good (and fairly safe) route (it was not at all obvious to find). Agree ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 38 27,299 28-03-2014, 04:46 PM
  Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work

re. Cycling along the Thames Path - it depends on which section. The bit from Greenwich to the Thames Barriers has (mostly) separate cycle paths - but depending on the bank and the section you're atte...
ryananglem Wider Topics 38 27,299 14-04-2014, 03:34 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Some Friday satire (on topic).. [url=http://www.thespoof.co.uk/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i102158]Charging pedestrians..[/url]
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 25-11-2011, 10:39 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

I know that various people on these forums have opinions about the rights and wrongs of things that some cyclists do, and notwithstanding the wrongs mentioned below it seems that the roads and courts ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 22-12-2011, 12:42 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

[quote]Something can always be done, either by the cyclists of the driver, to prevent these accidents.[/quote] ..or indeed the council. I have noted that over the last few weeks there has been a sw...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 22-12-2011, 03:38 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

I have signed up. Whole heartedly agree with the training of cyclists and drivers. I recently did an HGV course (arranged by betterbankside and the met) and its quite incredible how little drivers ...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 03-02-2012, 10:56 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

[quote]Note the sign on some lorries If you cannot see me, I cannot see you.[/quote] I was very interested to discover when they can see you, but you appear and disappear from view very quickly dep...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 03-02-2012, 11:09 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

I'm not particularly fussed about segregated paths either - but then I tend to ride confidently in the middle of the lane, whereas the kind of people that benefit from them are people who tend to ride...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 22-02-2012, 11:11 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

I did indeed mean that I 'take the lane' but as @amfm surmised I also tend to be going at least as fast as traffic. In the mornings on the Old Kent Road, generally a good deal faster. The point abo...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 22-02-2012, 02:46 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

I think my original meaning has been slightly lost. I intended to say that I think that segregated cycle paths are a good idea for those not confident cycling with cars on the same carriageway. For...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 22-02-2012, 04:49 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Cripes! That's pretty nasty.. I hope you are alright
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 29-02-2012, 10:22 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

The Forest Hill Society has a link to an interesting new initiative by Lewisham council. [url]http://www.foresthillsociety.com/2013/05/fed-up-with-bikes-in-your-hall.html[/url] I'd certainly mak...
ryananglem Wider Topics 271 245,338 25-05-2013, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Devonshire Road - residents parking
Post: RE: Devonshire Road - residents parking

Re. CPZ's This article from the Brockley Central blog written by a representative from Lewisham is quite informative http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2011/04/guest-column-controlled-parking-z...
ryananglem SE23 Topics 62 62,889 15-04-2011, 11:21 AM
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