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Thread: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
Post: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
| I'm regularly being woken up by loud hammering in the Taymount Rise area most mornings. Does anyone know what the council regulations say about what time work can legally start in the morning?
I'm f... |
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seeformiles |
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10-05-2011, 10:51 PM |
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Thread: Harassment by male in London Road area
Post: Harassment by male in London Road area
| Dear all,
just to alert you to something that happened on Monday night, 24th Sept around 9.30pm. I was walking up London Road, just past Wetherspoons and was approached by a bloke asking for money... |
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seeformiles |
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27-09-2012, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill??
| I must've walked on to the platform just after it had happened, because two passengers were lying on their stomachs talking to or trying to give reassurance to whoever was trapped under the train.
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seeformiles |
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05-12-2011, 06:31 PM |
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Thread: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill??
| I was surprised, in retrospect, they were still letting people through the barriers but I got the impression people were understandably in a bit of daze and it was only just sinking in what had happen... |
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seeformiles |
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05-12-2011, 06:43 PM |
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Thread: Anika
Post: RE: Anika
| I've been going on about Anika for ages. It's a great little place. A few people on here were put off by the signs on the window not so long ago but I hope they've ventured inside since.
I think... |
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seeformiles |
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19-03-2008, 01:20 AM |
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Thread: Anika
Post: RE: Anika
| I don't get it...the interior of Anika looks fine to me. It's no worse than most curry houses I've seen and certainly better than a few I've tried. What should it do to improve?
I think the food is... |
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seeformiles |
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22-03-2008, 07:40 PM |
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Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
| I've been inside Six Pillars as some friends were looking after it recently for the estate agents. It's like a maze of small rooms leading on one from the other. I found it slightly claustrophobic ins... |
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seeformiles |
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29-11-2007, 12:03 PM |
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Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
| Oops sorry Nevermodern. Just noticed you've already mentioned the Capitol. |
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seeformiles |
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29-11-2007, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: Assault in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Assault in Forest Hill
| I'm also so sorry to hear this and hope you are getting some support from friends and family.
I've lived here since 2001 and (fingers crossed) have never experienced anything like this directly.
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seeformiles |
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19-03-2012, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: Awful Story: Cat Owners Beware
Post: RE: Awful Story: Cat Owners Beware
| I agree with the previous post that it is very rare for a fox to attack an adult cat. |
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seeformiles |
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09-12-2010, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: Bag Snatching incidences at Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: Bag Snatching incidences at Honor Oak Road
| I often go to Tescos on foot at night because I live nearby. I'll think twice about it for the time being. Thanks for the warning. |
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seeformiles |
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30-06-2008, 10:36 AM |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
| There are some valid viewpoints being expressed on all sides of the debate. .
It's great that FH is making some improvements but it's also fair to say it's not all good and I've sometimes noticed a ... |
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seeformiles |
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29-11-2007, 11:55 AM |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
| Try not to take it personally Taff, you've made some fair comments and you're entitled to an opinion. |
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seeformiles |
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22-03-2008, 07:34 PM |
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Thread: Bird Imprints in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Bird Imprints in Forest Hill
| All I can think is, poor birds! They must have been at badly injured at the very least. |
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seeformiles |
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13-07-2011, 06:27 PM |
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Thread: Black and white cat missing in Kilmorie Road
Post: RE: Black and white cat missing in Kilmorie Road
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seeformiles |
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11-10-2010, 09:13 AM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Wasn't going to get involved with this but I do want to recall an incident that happened on the P4.
A few months ago a wheelchair user tried to get on, there were two buggies (one of them full of ... |
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seeformiles |
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31-10-2010, 02:07 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
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31-10-2010, 02:18 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| There are selfish people who are single.
There are selfish people who happen to be parents.
But if you question the behaviour of SOME of those parents, sooner or later you are met with a cry of 'C... |
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seeformiles |
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31-10-2010, 02:37 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Roz I was actually referring to a post on another thread about childless people being clueless, and various posts over the past few years accusing people of being child haters. It's cropped up a lot -... |
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seeformiles |
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01-11-2010, 12:08 AM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| And I can honestly say I'm not a hypocrite, I always give up my seat for the pregnant, elderly, mums with small children etc - even on one occasion when I wasn't feeling too well. I just can't do that... |
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seeformiles |
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01-11-2010, 12:21 AM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| I don't think I made generalisations; I did make an observation to try and provide a bit of balance, which isn't the same thing.
Buses are not easy vehicles to negotiate at the best of times and I... |
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seeformiles |
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01-11-2010, 04:21 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Yes that would be a good idea.
Also just so you don't think I have something particular against buggies - I really don't - just daft/inconsiderate behaviour.
I witnessed the ridiculous scenario ... |
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seeformiles |
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09-11-2010, 01:00 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Hi RBMartin,
yes and unfortunately I can't see these problems improving any time soon. My view is that more tourists perhaps need to learn to travel a bit lighter if they expect to use buses at busy... |
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seeformiles |
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09-11-2010, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Oh dear. I think people are entitled to their opinions and sweeping statements come from all quarters.
I also think it's good to have a balance of opinions - I only got involved with this thread i... |
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seeformiles |
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10-11-2010, 06:29 PM |
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Thread: Buggyjam
Post: RE: Buggyjam
| I'm not a particular fan of trolls either, but I do think it would be nice if the forums could lighten up a bit more these days.
Trouble is that when someone takes an extreme view - or 'flames' wh... |
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seeformiles |
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28-10-2010, 07:53 PM |
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Thread: Buggyjam
Post: RE: Buggyjam
| I also don't think it's helpful or fair to make sweeping statements about childless people either.
People are a diverse bunch, funnily enough. |
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seeformiles |
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28-10-2010, 07:57 PM |
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Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23
| Hope you get the watch back Thea.
Good luck and hope you can put this nasty experience behind you as soon as possible. |
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seeformiles |
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04-04-2012, 10:44 PM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| I'm usually a calm person - but the bags on seats thing is one of the things that does enrage me!
That, and everyone sitting on the outside seats near the aisle even if they're staying on 'til Lond... |
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seeformiles |
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18-05-2011, 10:20 PM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| And what about the fashion for gigantic shoulder bags? The amount of times I've been hit on the side of the head or in the ribs with those, and on occasions it has hurt. Or someone will clump down ne... |
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seeformiles |
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19-05-2011, 06:06 PM |
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Thread: Changes to Waldenshaw Rd / Taymount Rise Junction
Post: RE: Changes to Waldenshaw Rd / Taymount Rise
| I use the bus stop opposite Taymount Rise, so I'll miss it. |
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seeformiles |
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24-06-2008, 08:41 PM |
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Thread: Child-friendly Destinations on the ELL
Post: RE: Child-friendly Destinations on the ELL
| Hi,
if you look on the 'beyond se23' section, there is a thread called 'Things to do along the ELL' which includes child-friendly destinations. |
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seeformiles |
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02-06-2010, 11:43 AM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Blimey how did asking for a bit of consideration translate into hating children?
Previous discussions on here inevitably produce the same reaction. I think there is a problem with the behaviour of ... |
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seeformiles |
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05-12-2007, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Also sometimes we do need an adult only space to let off steam and dare I say it use language or talk about certain subjects that aren't quite savoury for children's ears.
I realise the pub market... |
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seeformiles |
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05-12-2007, 01:01 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Fair enough Elizabeth, I can't speak for everyone and perhaps there are some who really don't like children no matter how well they behave but that's not been my experience.
I think most people I've... |
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seeformiles |
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05-12-2007, 01:32 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| I see the subject is causing a bit of hoo-hah as usual.
But just to add that I'm a reasonable adult who is too long in the tooth to go clubbing - so people like me need somewhere to go too.
As muc... |
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seeformiles |
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06-12-2007, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| "But my gripe is with the attitude of some who think that there's some sort of need for the type of 'adult pubs' that I describe, and in particular I'm annoyed local authorities using licencing to ban... |
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seeformiles |
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09-12-2007, 06:25 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Doesn't seem particularly fair on the children. What about the bedtimes of older children who aren't simply going to fall asleep in a pram? Haven't we already established they get bored and fractious ... |
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seeformiles |
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09-12-2007, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| In response to an earlier point raised:
A friend and I did say something to a group of children at the Dulwich Wood House who were using sticks to bang on a bin by our table, pretending it was a d... |
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seeformiles |
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10-12-2007, 05:48 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Just to add that I have problems with this assumption that families are automatically going to be a 'civilising' influence on the rest of society. The example above should tell you that's not always t... |
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seeformiles |
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10-12-2007, 05:56 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| I trust there is some winding- up going on from both sides and not all the comments are serious?
I have a right to go where I want, when I want, without having my leisure time ruined by other peopl... |
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seeformiles |
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12-12-2007, 04:10 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| I agree, 10.15 is too late. Don't pubs usually have a cut off time of 9pm?
I think it's fair to expect some time to drink in adult only company later in the evening.
Besides which I always feel ... |
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seeformiles |
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29-05-2009, 01:24 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Admittedly a baby's not going to understand what's being said, I'm obviously talking about older children here! |
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seeformiles |
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29-05-2009, 01:27 PM |
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Thread: Christmas Shopping in SE23
Post: RE: Christmas Shopping in SE23
| For the last 2 years I've been buying presents for friends from Bunka, mainly jewellery and accessories. I really love it there and they have a varied range of gifts.
I might pop into the local flor... |
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seeformiles |
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29-11-2007, 01:30 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists
| Today while walking along London Road near Sainsburys, I heard a loud ringing behind me and looked round to see an impatient cyclist on the pavement gesturing for me to get out the way.
I didn't h... |
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seeformiles |
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24-10-2011, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists
| He must've been in his late forties. I was taken aback by his attitude and impatience to get past me, although I expect he thought he was doing me a favour by sounding his bell.
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24-10-2011, 11:51 PM |
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Thread: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve
Post: RE: Dacres Road Nature Reserve
| I helped out at Dacres Road nature reserve with the Green Gym which is run by the BTCV. Join the local group and you'll get to have a look round. We were there because it gets repeatedly vandalised an... |
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seeformiles |
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16-10-2008, 11:05 AM |
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Thread: Dangerous dogs in se23
Post: RE: Dangerous dogs in se23
| If it was possibly enforceable (which it isn't of course) I'd make it illegal for anyone to keep a large dog in a small flat. It's just plain cruel. The welfare of any dog kept in those conditions is ... |
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seeformiles |
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06-06-2008, 11:09 AM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| I'm not very happy about losing the link to Victoria and if have to go via E. Croydon, that will take us outside zone 1-4 - so will allowances be made for that? |
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seeformiles |
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06-12-2007, 01:18 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| Overall it seems that even with the introduction of ELL we're not going to be much better off in real terms. |
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seeformiles |
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06-12-2007, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Does Work Pay?
Post: RE: Does Work Pay?
| The tax credit system needs a major overhaul. At present if you are without children you can only claim if you work 30 hours a week or more. So we don't 'all' get tax credits - far from it.
The pr... |
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23-03-2011, 02:24 PM |
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