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Thread: Missing Cat in SE23 Post: RE: Missing Cat in SE23
I'll keep an eye out too (Tyson Road and surrounding areas) If it is any consolation cats are resourceful little souls - hopefully he is being fed and loved by someone else but will be home soon! get... |
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29-05-2010, 08:49 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak House Hunting Post: RE: Honor Oak House Hunting
I live in Tyson, a sign in Devonshire tells me it is equal distance to HOP and FH (stations probably) where do I belong? am I a hopper or a hiller? :confused: decisions, decisions ....... |
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29-05-2010, 08:59 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak House Hunting Post: RE: Honor Oak House Hunting
I use both because each offers different things! Lived in the area since childhood and went to Dalmain primary - so maybe my core is Brockley Rise?!?!?! Thanks for adding another location into my ecl... |
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29-05-2010, 09:21 AM |
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Thread: Missing Cat in SE23 Post: RE: Missing Cat in SE23
I am really sorry to hear that Aly. One of mine died last year following an illness and it was horrible - I still miss the mad little madam! My internal eternal optimist hopes it wasn't him, for you... |
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03-06-2010, 04:17 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
I had the pleasure of using the line for the first time yesterday and loved it! delays on the way home from LB were due to a tresspasser on the line which appeared to be creating havoc for all areas. ... |
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17-06-2010, 04:11 PM |
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Thread: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park
This isn't a burglary story, I locked myself out whilst popping to the shop and the locksmith that came and let me back in did so with nothing more than a small sheet of flexible plastic! I'd never ri... |
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17-06-2010, 04:20 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
In my (yes, limited) experience of the new system I have not yet experienced the totally horrific experience of the morning LB trains where you almost had to collect telephone numbers for any paternit... |
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17-06-2010, 04:27 PM |
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Thread: What was going on???? Post: What was going on????
On my way to work this morning I was greeted with the sight of squillions of little people marching down Devonshire Road in the direction of HOP. When I reached Hop there were even MORE heading up to... |
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18-06-2010, 09:38 PM |
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Thread: What was going on???? Post: RE: What was going on????
Thanks for the explanation - I can sleep safely knowing it isn't an invasion. I suppose the route makes sense when you consider the placing of zebra crossings. I didnt know there were so many little ... |
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19-06-2010, 08:43 AM |
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Thread: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park
At the very least you should call the SNT. Have a chat with your neighbours tomorrow so you can all keep an eye out for each other. |
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19-06-2010, 10:42 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
I remember the swiss cottage too, and as a vegetarian since the age of 13 I also remember the 2 stinky butchers shops (Pooleys in Wastdale Road opposite the Swiss Cottage) and Dewhurst where the booki... |
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21-06-2010, 10:40 PM |
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Thread: Where are our hanging baskets? Post: RE: Where are our hanging baskets?
Lovely planters! I don't have a garden of my own but I can't praise Shannon's enough. I purchased a few bits for a friend who was terminally ill (she was in a hospice in Derby) one of the items was ... |
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21-06-2010, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
Ok, it's official - thanks you you lot I feel totally ancient!! (as if working with 16-21 year olds isn't enough to crush any thought that Ive still 'got it going on' < I suppose phrases like that pro... |
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22-06-2010, 08:32 PM |
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Thread: Where are our hanging baskets? Post: RE: Where are our hanging baskets?
Loving the plastic flowers/baskets at HOP station - if you dont get too close! |
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22-06-2010, 08:36 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
Anyone remember the sweet little bakers opposite the old bank in Dartmouth road? In my memory I think a car ploughed into the front of it and it was closed for years ...... |
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23-06-2010, 07:51 AM |
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Thread: Car 'accident' Post: Car 'accident'
Driving along Devonshire road on Thursday evening my car wing mirror was clipped by a van travelling in the opposite direction. I stopped my car to have a look at the damage and was relieved to see i... |
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18-07-2010, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Car 'accident' Post: RE: Car 'accident'
Working with 49 16-21 year olds I'm used to being gobsmacked on a regular basis - but I was just totally stunned by this mirror he was waving at me, the damage was a clear contender for antiques road ... |
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19-07-2010, 08:34 AM |
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Thread: Car 'accident' Post: RE: Car 'accident'
Sorry to hear about other peoples experiences.
I think I initially stopped because I wanted to check the damage and then I stayed because I was so stunned by the antique mirror and the total cheek ... |
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20-07-2010, 08:58 AM |
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Thread: Car 'accident' Post: RE: Car 'accident'
oh, and the registration started with a V I think Snazy |
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20-07-2010, 09:00 AM |
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Thread: Tyson Road building work Post: Tyson Road building work
Looks like the work on the Lorimer estates monstrosity has started. Tyson Road now sporting boarding in place of two lovely but neglected houses, workmen were there early this morning.
Here we go ... |
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06-08-2010, 08:22 PM |
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Thread: Warning to Residents on Honor Oak Road Post: RE: Warning to Residents on Honor Oak Road
Thanks for the thought Junegapi - Tyson road does have a youth club, it meets outside the shop regularly. Once or twice they have demonstrated their creativeness regarding lack of facilities - my car... |
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10-08-2010, 07:58 AM |
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Thread: Tyson Road building work Post: RE: Tyson Road building work
There are no notes on the fencing or iron gates that have been fixed into the ground by concrete (and appear to have taken up slightly more pavement than is required - luckily I don't have a pram to w... |
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11-08-2010, 03:06 PM |
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Thread: Tyson Road building work Post: RE: Tyson Road building work
Came home today and saw that they have painted it to fit in with the natural surroundings - that royal blue really blends in!
I'm going to be sooooooooooooo grumpy when the work starts! |
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12-08-2010, 04:09 PM |
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Thread: Dog barking on Marler Road and driving me mad!!! Post: RE: Dog barking on Marler Road and driving me mad!...
I think it is really unfair to make such sweeping judgements about people and to have the audacity to suggest someone sounds ignorant based on a post that is nothing of the sort. :mad:
The social ... |
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12-08-2010, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park
To be honest, being visited 2 or 3 days later isn't really positive news!
There was a leaflet drop about burglaries in Tyson Road yesterday which probably indicates a spate of them locally. :thumb... |
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25-08-2010, 02:50 PM |
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Thread: Crime Post: RE: Youth robbing folks in the street!
Hawkesrah - BNV has reported all the details related to the unfortunate incident to the right authorities, s/he has also posted here to alert people to be more mindful when out and about in the area.
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05-09-2010, 11:42 AM |
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Thread: Crime Post: RE: Youth robbing folks in the street!
Brian, I doubt that you would find the description 'Blacks' on any monitoring form - unless of course you were signing up for something via the BNP.
The concerns raised here are about assumptions a... |
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05-09-2010, 01:49 PM |
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Thread: Crime Post: RE: Youth robbing folks in the street!
Hello again Brian :)
We can refuse to answer the questions if we want, they're just anonomised statistics for monitoring purposes and the forms generally have a 'refused to answer' box (yep, you've... |
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05-09-2010, 02:19 PM |
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Thread: Noisy neighbours Post: RE: noisey neighbours!
I think the first point of call is to speak to the neighbours, they might not realise how badly the sound travels. If you are not able to speak to them (not confront them) perhaps you could drop a no... |
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20-09-2010, 08:00 PM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Is it true that the RSPCA put healthy animals 'to sleep' because they don't think they will be rehomed? (Black and white cats - apparently unpopular colours) |
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20-09-2010, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: Is The Popes Visit Worth £10million..... Post: RE: Is The Popes Visit Worth £10million.....
I hope everyone was equally offended when we played host to the Chinese in 2005.
I'm not Catholic but I'm proud to live in a democracy and hope the old fella had a good time, looks like lots of peo... |
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20-09-2010, 08:24 PM |
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Thread: Is The Popes Visit Worth £10million..... Post: RE: Is The Popes Visit Worth £10million.....
AppleSpider:
I don't want to get whisked away to another thread by the administrators (still trying to recover from the last time :crying:) so I'll mention THE POPE ..... I'm glad your friend enjoyed... |
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21-09-2010, 07:50 AM |
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Thread: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer Post: RE: RSPCA - Free Cat Neutering Offer
Piglet, if you're reading this my question remains. I think it is terrible if it's true.
I think neutering/spaying cats just stops them spraying, wandering and fighting - If my neutered cat is any... |
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21-09-2010, 08:54 PM |
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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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23-09-2010, 08:48 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: 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
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
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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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21-12-2010, 11:57 AM |
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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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14-01-2011, 07:57 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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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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