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Thread: Local handyman wanted
Post: RE: Local handyman wanted
| I need one too (sorry if the thought of a response got you excited Chipcity) the person I'm looking for is a general handy person for small/light jobs. Current need is around hanging doors! Would love... |
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Merlin |
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04-09-2013, 08:28 AM |
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Thread: Black and white cat - Devonshire Road
Post: Black and white cat - Devonshire Road
| On my way up Devonshire Road a few minutes ago I saw what I thought was a cat basking in the sun. Sadly, the cat appears to have been hit by a car and then moved to a flower bed. If you are missing a... |
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17-09-2012, 04:39 PM |
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Thread: Managing Agents/Estate Agents experience
Post: Managing Agents/Estate Agents experience
| I am hoping to let my 2 bed flat in Forest Hill whilst I trot off to try a new life in Devon - after 40 odd years of living in a 10 mile radius of my birth I think it is time I tried something a bit d... |
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Merlin |
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17-09-2012, 09:57 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak pet shop
Post: RE: Honor Oak pet shop
| I wasn't impressed by the animal welfare in the HOP shop - and felt that way when the shop was located in Dartmouth Road previously. I saw a range of cat photos above the till and the owner informed ... |
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Merlin |
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06-03-2012, 05:29 PM |
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Thread: Over run by Dogs Poo in the Forest Hill area
Post: RE: Over run by Dogs Poo in the Forest Hill area
| I thought the rather attractive* 'yellow squatting dog' demonstrated that mess had been cleaned up by whatever department/team are tasked with such things - it's supposed to shame dog owners into feel... |
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Merlin |
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16-01-2012, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Missing cat
Post: RE: Missing cat
| I do love a happy ending! |
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28-12-2011, 04:32 PM |
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Thread: Parking on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Parking on Devonshire Road
| I think parking on pavement is a bad idea for Devonshire Rd, I live slap bang in the middle and don't think it is the same width all along the road - and there certainly isn't room for both modes of t... |
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04-11-2011, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Parking on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Parking on Devonshire Road
| Just in case I need to clarify that statement - I mean the traffic and parking is horrendous. Not that the road is full of seasoned chicken, or that seasoned chicken cooks are the only ones frequentin... |
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02-11-2011, 12:01 AM |
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Thread: Parking on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Parking on Devonshire Road
| I think it's really cheeky too. Once a 'charming' white van man clipped me (that is a whole other story!) and I pulled over to avoid blocking the road, the woman who had put cones out came out of her ... |
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Merlin |
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01-11-2011, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: Parking on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Parking Devonshire Road
| Seems like a sensible solution for the FH end of Devonshire Bella. Maybe everyone could employ the same practice as the woman at the HOP end who puts out traffic cones?!?!?!
I know parking in Devo... |
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01-11-2011, 09:14 PM |
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Thread: Name Plates Missing on War Memorial @ Livesey Memorial Hall
Post: RE: Name Plates Missing on War Memorial @ Livesey ...
| Hopefully the name plates have not ended up in the hands of the people responsible for this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15088885 |
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Merlin |
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12-10-2011, 08:26 PM |
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Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems
| I don't have your package NHB, but I do have a HB letter for someone in Devonshire Road (I live in Tyson) and even more worryingly another letter, also for them, which was supposed to be signed for bu... |
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Merlin |
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09-10-2011, 09:07 PM |
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Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems
| 'Return to sender' or 'Not known at this address' only really work if the letter gets to the correct address in the first place (the one on the envelope) |
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Merlin |
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22-09-2011, 05:50 PM |
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Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems
| I've got exactly the same issue. I get letters for the same flat and door number but not the same road. I put them back in the post box or if feeling energetic go and deliver in person.
I suppose... |
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Merlin |
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19-09-2011, 09:55 PM |
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Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London
| Having a criminal record not only impacts your vocational choices, it impacts on the way you are viewed (even within your family), it can also dictate the countries you are permitted to visit. |
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11-08-2011, 10:29 AM |
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Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London
| I'm not sure that these 'Daily Mail' prisons really exist. Having your liberty taken away, not having freedom of movement, not being with loved ones, following rules and routine etc is a punishment, ... |
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11-08-2011, 09:14 AM |
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Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London
| Dear Dartmouth,
I know this isn't the time or place to focus on this, and I may get insults as a result, BUT ..... Animals do not loot shops, this is not 'animalistic behaviour'. This is human behav... |
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Merlin |
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09-08-2011, 02:40 PM |
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Thread: Fox Deterrents
Post: RE: Fox Deterrents
| http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/environment/animalwelfare/Pages/Deterring-foxes.aspx
From Lewisham Council Twitter page. |
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08-08-2011, 06:36 PM |
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Thread: Fox Deterrents
Post: RE: Fox Deterrents
| The idea of your garden being used as a urinal by either foxes or husbands is not nice - especially with children using the space.
If you google (or any other search engine) 'natural deterrents for... |
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Merlin |
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08-08-2011, 07:13 AM |
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Thread: Fox Deterrents
Post: RE: Foxes in Honor Oak
| Apparently human urine is the best way of stopping foxes using your garden as a toilet.
Male urine is a more effective deterrent than the female kind. Ask the gentleman of the house to sprinkle his... |
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Merlin |
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07-08-2011, 04:08 PM |
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Thread: Muggings from Honor Oak Park station and down Forest Hill Road
Post: RE: Muggings from Honor Oak Park station and down ...
| I think people of all social classes have the ability to commit crime - they might just approach the act differently.
It is important to recognise that not everyone on a low income commits crime, s... |
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02-08-2011, 02:33 PM |
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Thread: Chicken bones
Post: RE: Chicken bones
| What really drives me mad is the spitting! it is so disgusting ..... |
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27-06-2011, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: Unsuccessful burglar - Black man with a machete
Post: RE: Unsuccessful burglar - Black man with a machet...
| On Friday the police knocked at a hostel for young people (In Lewisham) to ask if all our residents were ok as they were seeking someone chasing a young man through gardens/street with a machete.
Are... |
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27-06-2011, 10:53 PM |
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Thread: The Life of Brian
Post: RE: The Life of Brian
| That was exactly my concern - but she's pals with the RSPCA so I'm sure they will re-house her!
I saw the 'Lisa' post too ... about the young, funny, Rugby playing chap her brother met. |
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28-04-2011, 03:20 PM |
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Thread: The Life of Brian
Post: RE: The Life of Brian
| Has anyone seen Piglet? a BBW wandering around the forum ........ |
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Merlin |
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28-04-2011, 12:53 PM |
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Thread: Bizarre: Parrot Sighted in Forest Hill!?
Post: RE: Bizarre: Parrot Sighted in Forest Hill!?
| http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/alien-parakeets-days-could-be-numbered-2274064.html
Enjoy them while you can :huh: |
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Merlin |
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26-04-2011, 11:45 AM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
| I live in an ex-LA flat 'managed' by Lewisham Homes - they are in my opinion something grass wouldnt grow under (is that polite enough to get past admin?)
Even the caretaker moans about awful Lewis... |
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Merlin |
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04-04-2011, 01:53 PM |
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Thread: Proposal to close Kirkdale Adult Education Centre
Post: Proposal to close Kirkdale Adult Education Centre
| http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NewsAndEvents/News/ConsultationStartsOnKirkdaleSite.htm
I have enjoyed a number of evening classes at Kirkdake, and if you have too please have your voice heard. |
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Merlin |
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28-03-2011, 04:50 PM |
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Thread: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Woolstone rd square
Post: RE: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Wo...
| There was an Old Lady.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a spider,
That wriggled and wiggl... |
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Merlin |
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14-02-2011, 11:19 PM |
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Thread: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Woolstone rd square
Post: RE: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Wo...
| Are you testing my nursery rhyme knowledge?
I don't know why she swallowed a fly -she didn't learn her lesson though, she then swallowed a spider to catch the fly ....
Where is Zimmerman when y... |
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Merlin |
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14-02-2011, 11:14 PM |
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Thread: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Woolstone rd square
Post: RE: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Wo...
| This is a serious matter Jon :unsure:[/i] I remember once [i]There was an old lady who swallowed a fly[/i] and look what happened there ....... |
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14-02-2011, 04:24 PM |
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Thread: Carnival Against The Cuts, 19th Feb
Post: RE: Carnival Against The Cuts, 19th Feb
| I've come back to this a bit late but in answer to your post Brian - Yes, EMA was not available in 'our day' but it is available now and it is the difference between a less affluent/supported young pe... |
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Merlin |
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14-02-2011, 09:49 AM |
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Thread: Carnival Against The Cuts, 19th Feb
Post: RE: Carnival Against The Cuts, 19th Feb
| I don't think PSF's posting is either of those things (blinkered, biased) Most people realise that savings need to be made but there may be an issue with the speed, depth and severity of this action.... |
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13-02-2011, 06:26 PM |
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Thread: The downside of road improvements!
Post: RE: The downside of road improvements!
| 1 - the surface is fantastic (like driving on velvet)
2 - the reduction/removal of a speed deterrent has a safety implication
Profuse apologies for caring about road safety and lives |
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Merlin |
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19-01-2011, 02:10 PM |
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Thread: The downside of road improvements!
Post: RE: The downside of road improvements!
| The road I live in has recently been resurfaced - it was a bit inconvenient at the time, but is like driving on velvet now (not that I've ever driven on actual velvet, but you get the picture!) The o... |
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Merlin |
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18-01-2011, 10:15 PM |
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Thread: Great Opportunity for Community Groups @Horniman
Post: Great Opportunity for Community Groups @Horniman
| Free Community Projects Workshop with Our Objects 12th February 2011 @ The Horniman Museum
The Learning Team at the Horniman Museum would like to invite anyone who leads a community group to a... |
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Merlin |
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14-01-2011, 07:57 PM |
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Thread: Where are the gritters?
Post: RE: Where are the gritters?
| My car and I were gritted last night in Devonshire Road on our way home (just after midnight) Tyson was closed except for access but was re-opened this morning. |
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Merlin |
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21-12-2010, 11:57 AM |
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Thread: Road closures in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Road closures in Forest Hill
| When I mentioned cat litter it was not with the suggestion that the council take it up as an option - I was referring to domestic use. Many householders clear their own paths and steps, if my experie... |
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05-12-2010, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: Road closures in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Road closures in Forest Hill
| ooooh, and be mindful of using salt Andrewr. It is great for melting snow but when the temp drops again the water freezes and you are back to square 1. Grit, sand or even cat litter is useful (and be... |
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05-12-2010, 10:42 PM |
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Thread: Road closures in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Road closures in Forest Hill
| Tyson didn't get any additional attention, I live there and would have noticed! I think Sir Steve avoids getting anything special done in Tyson to avoid claims of favouritism (if the people in Crowma... |
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05-12-2010, 10:38 PM |
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Thread: Stray fat black and white cat Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Stray fat black and white cat Devonshire Road
| Can't say I've ever been impressed with the RSPCA and their 'support'. I think you did a very kind thing Pico, you obviously have a good heart :thumbsup:
A local charity that might be able to advi... |
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02-12-2010, 04:44 PM |
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Thread: Share your talents with Forest Hill
Post: Share your talents with Forest Hill
| Dear all,
fancy showing off your skills to the FH nation? get involved, looks like a good use of some empty spaces :thumbsup:
Now, what can I do ......... :confused:
http://popupforesthill.wor... |
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08-11-2010, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Anyone goign up One Tree Hill to watch the fireworks?
Post: RE: Anyone goign up One Tree Hill to watch the fir...
| Don't worry, I'm sure your wife will protect you :) (being of the braver gender) |
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05-11-2010, 03:27 PM |
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Thread: Are you searching for a member of your family?
Post: RE: Are you searching for a member of your family?
| I found a brother I didn't even know I had on 'Genes Reunited'! what problems that created :( be careful one and all ......
(and TV people - I'm not interested in a spot on Jeremy Kyle!) |
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25-10-2010, 09:25 PM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
| Not every exchange of views, however different, is a quarrel.
I think we had finished.
An open and frank discussion such as this CAN help animals as it might encourage readers to think about the iss... |
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26-09-2010, 02:27 PM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
| If you would like to follow either of the links you will find the details yourself. I also believe I stated 'free or low cost'
I can afford vet treatment for my furry friends and assure you they a... |
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26-09-2010, 12:45 PM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
| Silly, ignorant, rose tinted glasses ..... you are clearly not in a great mood with me today Piglet *hug*
My address is already known to a few animal shelters and charities, as much as I'd love to ... |
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26-09-2010, 12:05 PM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
| And please don't be rude about pigs Piglet, pigs don't drop litter - people do :)
Funny that you should use 'pigs' in a negative way considering your username. Feeling self loathing? want a hug? |
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26-09-2010, 11:17 AM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
| You're half right Piglet, I am a member of the public but I'm not ignorant.
Both my cats were neutered/spayed and the little darlings came from CHAT (Celia Hammond Animal Trust) who do not routinely ... |
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26-09-2010, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: Noisy neighbours
Post: RE: noisey neighbours!
| I'm with Oryx (not physically!) working with socially excluded people for the last 20 years the single must infuriating statement I have ever heard is 'those people' - it gives me tourettes! :cursing:... |
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