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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Train services from Forest Hill
| The clip says "930am in Japan" - imagine what its like during the rush hour proper at 8am?
I lived in Tokyo for a while and it really is like this on certain lines - every train in the morning for ... |
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09-04-2008, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza
| I don't think John L has been to HOP for quite some time...... what a shame, he sounds like a wonderful character. |
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13-10-2011, 11:23 AM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Babywearing - slingmeet at the Horniman Fri 22...
| Hi Rikke,
My wife is 33 weeks pregnant and will be going on maternity leave shortly. She won't be able to come along to your meet up this Friday 22nd as she's still working, but do you have any det... |
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18-02-2008, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Babywearing - slingmeet at the Horniman Fri 22...
| [quote=Rikke]
Hi there
Yes, as Maria says we meet every two weeks, changing the day in the week so that everyone can at least make one of the meets if they are working part time for example. We of... |
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19-02-2008, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
Post: RE: How to stop Jehova's Witnesses?
| Pretend you can't speak English, that works quite well.
Another one I've tried, when I answered the door at around 11am on a Sat morning;
"Its my wife's birthday today and I'm just making her br... |
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09-11-2007, 05:42 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| Hi Ruth,
We live in HOP and my wife is due on April 8, she just started her maternity leave this week. I'll let her know about this because I'm sure she'd be interested in a meet up.
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06-03-2008, 12:53 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| wow, you are organised, we are due in april and i'm still working on our little nursery!
22 is OK with us, we're not planning to go away for Easter so we should be in the area.
Look forward to m... |
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07-03-2008, 05:40 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| Excellent, thanks for organising the table, my wife Natasha and I will see you all there around 4pm. I've also invited another couple from our NCT class, they live in HOP as well and are expecting the... |
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15-03-2008, 07:22 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| My wife Natasha and I were at the original meet up a few weeks ago and met some of you then.
We were due yesterday but baby KK still hasn't arrived, so I don't know at the moment if we'll be aroun... |
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09-04-2008, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| Hi all,
Just wanted to say that Natasha gave birth to our baby girl on Saturday morning, at home as we planned. Mum and baby are both doing really well, and baby KK was 7lbs 4oz at birth.
If we fe... |
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16-04-2008, 03:31 PM |
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Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
| I live in HOP, by Stillness school, and work in Camden Lock, halfway between Camden Town & Chalk Farm station. I cycle, ride a motorbike and once in a while travel on public transport. My travel times... |
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19-09-2013, 04:04 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
| http://www.woosterstock.co.uk/details/11794
Admittedly it is a very nice house, beautifully decorated, a lot of square footage, two bathrooms and so on, but £950k for a house closer to Catford than... |
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09-03-2014, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
| Today 03:27 PM
5 bedders have now cracked the £800k mark, amazing Thumbsup
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-...91834.html
See my post from the previous page - £950k for a 4 bedder in F... |
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17-03-2014, 05:36 PM |
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Thread: Dog mess
Post: Dog mess
| Allow me to have a mini rant...
I left the house on Saturday night around 9pm to go to the Honor Oak for a few pints.
I had left the front garden gate open (I live in a terraced house), and some... |
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26-11-2007, 02:08 PM |
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Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!
| [quote=Neighbour]
Has anyone noticed that there seems to be alot of Dog waste around Honor Oak?! Well especially Stillness Road!! I have caught a dog and his owner in the act once. If anyone witnesse... |
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03-02-2008, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: Road closures in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Road closures in Forest Hill
| yep, it really is pretty bad - the pavement on the side of the road that i live on is still like an ice rink in some areas. i had some groceries delivered yesterday evening and the delivery guy almost... |
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09-12-2010, 11:19 AM |
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Thread: Fireplace shop on Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Fireplace shop on Honor Oak Park
| There is a skip load of rubbish outside the shop between the barber's and goldstar furniture in HOP, but I've not seen any workmen yet! Anybody know anymore about this development.
I also saw a pla... |
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29-11-2007, 03:58 PM |
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Thread: Blythe Hill Fields
Post: RE: Blythe Hill Fields Festival
| I thought it was great fun and it was great that the weather was fine too, unlike last year.
Had the pleasure of meeting Michael too.
KK |
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30-06-2008, 05:40 PM |
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Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
| [quote=Ghis]
I have just noticed that the shop between the Hairdresser and Goldstar Furniture has now a proper sign with Betram Baker and Patisserie. Looking forward to the opening!
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16-12-2007, 12:29 PM |
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Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
| I'm working from home today so I'm going to check this out at lunchtime, I'll post my observations later on today.
K |
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07-02-2008, 11:30 AM |
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Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Who is in HOP, Who is in Forest Hill?
| Definitely HOP for me, near Stillness school |
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09-11-2007, 01:38 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| I tend to cycle from work in the summer, from around April - October. I cycle from HOP to Camden NW1, its just over 10 miles and it takes me about 45 mins.
I ride my motorbike in the winter months.... |
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28-03-2014, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Knitting Group
Post: RE: Knitting group
| My wife has been going to this for the past two Wednesdays, she is really enjoying it. |
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12-03-2009, 06:37 PM |
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Thread: Knitting Group
Post: RE: Knitting Group
| Hi,
I'm writing on behalf of my wife who is a regular member of this group.
The knitting group is still running, although the meetings have not taken place during the summer holidays. They will st... |
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31-08-2010, 02:45 PM |
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Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill
| My wife and I live in HOP and her due date is April 8, could she be included in the Forest Hill NCT get together's as well?
We have signed up for NCT classes which will take place on two full Satur... |
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07-02-2008, 11:28 AM |
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Thread: East London Line not running
Post: RE: East London Line not running
| I got the 171 from HOP as far as Elephant and then got the tube. It wasn't too bad to be honest, slow, but not tht busy.
definitely leaving early to go home tonight though.
KK |
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02-12-2010, 01:01 PM |
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Thread: Things to do along the ELL
Post: RE: Things to do along the ELL
| My friend Zoe and I went to Spitalfields City Farm a few weeks ago with our kids, a 2 year old and a 9 month old. Really quick train ride to Whitechapel, and then a 5 minute walk from the station. My ... |
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25-05-2010, 10:35 AM |
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Thread: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
Post: RE: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
| I live in HOP and work in Chalk Farm, near the Roundhouse.
I ride a motorbike to and from work every day, it only takes 35 minutes door to door, 40 minutes on a slow day, and I'm never at the merc... |
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05-12-2007, 12:34 AM |
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Thread: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
Post: RE: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
| The downside is that you get a bit wet on a day like today, but with the right gear its no worse than walking to and from the station in the rain, and cramming into a carriage with loads of people wit... |
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05-12-2007, 11:27 AM |
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Thread: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
Post: RE: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
| On a hot sunny day, riding a motorbike around is a truly wonderfulhing - far superior to sitting in sweaty, stuffy trains or buses.
I also drink less now as well that I ride around, not a bad fring... |
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05-12-2007, 02:37 PM |
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Thread: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
Post: RE: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
| We live on Stillness Road which is very nice indeed, very neighbourly and the terraced houses are deceptively large.
Some of our friends live on Wyleu Road, also very nice and a bit quieter too bec... |
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14-05-2008, 09:24 AM |
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Thread: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
Post: RE: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
| there is a flat for sale on stillness road that might fit your criteria
http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/sale/london/south-east-london/honor-oak/2-bedroom-maisonette-sale/11680-1466904.html |
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14-05-2008, 05:27 PM |
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Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Flight Paths over SE23
| All nice and quiet for folk in SE23 but I am stuck in LA unable to get home after a business trip!
Stuck in an airport hotel at LAX with the runways on one side and a large motorway on the other - ... |
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19-04-2010, 08:28 AM |
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Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
| Spent hours at LA airport earlier today and the good news is that there will be two flights to London in the early hours of this morning, and I am on standby for both of them. :thumbsup:
Don't know... |
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20-04-2010, 03:15 AM |
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Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
| I made it back home!
I managed to snag a seat on a flight leaving LA at 0135 on Monday night (along with Mrs. Gordon Ramsey and Tim Vincent), and arrived back at Heathrow on Tuesday night around 10... |
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21-04-2010, 02:43 PM |
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Thread: Dog walker/owners in SE23
Post: RE: Dog walker/owners in SE23
| People who own dogs who don't pick their dogs' crap up after them are lazy, selfish and irresponsible, and shouldn't be allowed to keep dogs. I'm sure they don't crap on the street themselves, so why ... |
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22-01-2008, 05:36 PM |
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Thread: New Street Lights
Post: RE: New Street Lights
| They have different teams to install the new lamp posts, connect the power up, remove the old ones, and then make good the pavement. It will take a bit of time but your old lights should be removed fa... |
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19-11-2013, 03:55 PM |
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Thread: How to Measure Water Pressure?
Post: How to Measure Water Pressure?
| Has anyone had any problems with mains water pressure at their property?
I understand that the water company is legally required to provide water at mains pressure of a minimum of 1 bar (which is o... |
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07-11-2007, 05:58 PM |
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Thread: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West End
Post: RE: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West En...
| I'm a bit of fair weather cyclist because I ride a motorbike as well, but I cycle from HOP to Camden Town on average twice a week, and this is my route:
Stillness Road, Brockley Rise (past Stillnes... |
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04-10-2013, 11:48 AM |
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Thread: Christmas Trees
Post: RE: Christmas Trees
| [quote=Londondrz]
For those that can get there the Homebase near Sydenham (on the way to Bromley) are selling good 5 foot trees for ?9.99 which is very cheap. We got our from them last year and it wa... |
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04-12-2007, 02:35 PM |
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Thread: Thinking of moving to the area
Post: RE: Thinking of moving to the area
| [quote=MonsterMunch]
Thanks for the advice.
I think I really need to take a look around to get a feel for these places but Forest Hill definately sounds promising.
I currently live in North Cam... |
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16-12-2007, 12:27 PM |
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Thread: Thai Supermarket
Post: RE: Thai Supermarket
| I've seen this place before but not been in so I'll make sure I check it out.
KK |
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03-03-2008, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: Best Doctors in HOP?
Post: RE: Best Doctors in HOP?
| My wife and I are registered at the Honor Oak group practice on Turnham road, which is further away than some listed here, but we like it a lot and can always get an appointment when needed. The previ... |
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21-12-2007, 12:48 PM |
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Thread: Tesco Metro rumour
Post: RE: Tesco Metro rumour
| [quote=Honor Oak Mum]
Thanks for the link.
The rumour is rife among the shops on Honor Oak Park.
Apparently a large sum has been offered to a shop on the parade on Brockley Rise near the junction w... |
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18-12-2007, 01:31 PM |
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Thread: Scootering
Post: RE: Scootering in Forest Hill
| Having owned scooters and motorbikes in London for 15 years now (6 in HOP, 5 in Camberwell and 4 in Notting Hill), the only time I've had a bike stolen was when it was alarmed and immobilsed, with a c... |
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04-09-2013, 02:52 PM |
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Thread: Daily Telegraph
Post: RE: Daily Telegraph
| Thanks for this, good spot.
I thought there were going to be more than 6 trains an hour?
Its a bit silly starting the article off about Forest Hill and HOP being not being near the tube, and the... |
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17-01-2008, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Working From Home
Post: RE: Working From Home
| i work from home about once a week or so - I work in Broadcast Technology on the sales and marketing side. If i need to concentrate on a particular proposal i'm putting together or a presentation i'm ... |
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08-02-2008, 03:42 PM |
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Thread: 24 inch Philips TV to give away FREE
Post: 24 inch Philips TV to give away FREE
| I've just bought a new telly so my old 24 inch Philips CRT set is available free of charge to anyone who is willing to collect it. I am in HOP, near Stillness school.
The TV is in full working ord... |
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07-05-2013, 11:54 PM |
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Thread: 24 inch Philips TV to give away FREE
Post: RE: 24 inch Philips TV to give away FREE
| Now attaching a photo.... |
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08-05-2013, 11:10 AM |
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Thread: For sale - Maclaren deluxe footmuff lined with faux fur
Post: For sale - Maclaren deluxe footmuff lined with fau...
| For sale is my Maclaren deluxe footmuff lined with faux fur - £25
The footmuff is dark brown and the faux fur lining is cream coloured. It is very soft and fleecy for extra warmth and cosiness.
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