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Thread: Stondon Park Parking
Post: RE: Stondon Park Parking
| Welcome welcome welcome :)
Nice to see new people arriving and being excited, SE23 is a fab place to live. I have no idea about Stondon Road parking though, sorry :unsure:
It would be nice if pe... |
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dipsolala |
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01-06-2011, 11:23 PM |
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Thread: Postal Fraud (aka 419 Scam) Activity in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Postal Fraud (aka 419 Scam) Activity in Forest...
| Agree, but we all have to actually look out for all our neighbours to try to make sure this doesn't duping happen to them, but how many of us honestly do?
How many of us would actually go to them if... |
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dipsolala |
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27-05-2011, 10:42 PM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| Finally. FINALLY I can vent my frustration! At last the issue of seat ettiquette has been raised. I've had the handbag thing, i just put it on the floor and sit down. But I'm not that shy.
But the re... |
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dipsolala |
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21-05-2011, 11:38 PM |
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Thread: Happy Birthday Her Majesty
Post: RE: Happy Birthday Her Majesty
| Possibly less immigration than, marriages based on strengthening, political, religious and other motivation in a succession of years gone by when child mortality and interbreeding were the norm; ie Ha... |
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dipsolala |
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23-04-2011, 09:56 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill in Bloom
Post: RE: Forest Hill in Bloom
| Went to the station today and saw the beds had been completely cleared with lovely fresh compost waiting to be dug in with all the lovely plants and flowers. The huge Geranium pots have been refreshed... |
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dipsolala |
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15-04-2011, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Recycling collection too early again and barking dog ...still!
Post: RE: Recycling collection too early again and barki...
| The bin bods wake me too, but i try to make it a positive in that I'm, awake early and so maybe try to get to work early and finish a bit early too.
However, before you all start, that suits me, n... |
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dipsolala |
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07-04-2011, 10:41 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill in Bloom
Post: RE: Forest Hill in Bloom
| great stuff!
There is so much potential in Forest Hill to really make it bloom for everyone. I'm hoping I can come along that day and do some blooming with everyone else. |
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dipsolala |
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07-04-2011, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Allotment Holders
Post: RE: Allotment Holders
| I'm very lucky to have been asked to share an allottment (lottie...or plottie as in Lost the Plottie as i call it) at Oldstead Allotments way away near the big Homebase. I love it. We started it end o... |
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dipsolala |
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07-04-2011, 10:06 PM |
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Thread: Red Ball Marketing aka Hi Marketing / Rockex HP / Bayer Global Group
Post: RE: Red bull marketing?
| Not sure why you're apologising Roz, everyone has a different perspective, which is a good thing.
It's really up to you Chloe to make a choice, I just hope we have all helped in our own way to giv... |
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dipsolala |
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24-03-2011, 11:32 PM |
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Thread: Red Ball Marketing aka Hi Marketing / Rockex HP / Bayer Global Group
Post: RE: Red bull marketing?
| It's a difficult choice in some ways as you, and your boyfriend, obviously want a job. I would be very dubious of the actual job but the chance of an interview is difficult to turn down, and I have ex... |
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dipsolala |
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24-03-2011, 10:23 PM |
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Thread: Wallet stolen on 122 Bus
Post: RE: Wallet stolen on 122 Bus
| So sorry this happened to you, must have really shaken you up. It's not a nice feeling when someone steals from you.
You were right to call the police, and it is never stupid when you have been robbe... |
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dipsolala |
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20-03-2011, 10:23 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Council prepares for fake floods
Post: RE: Lewisham Council prepares for fake floods
| I'll be ok, I learnt to swim in the fake water at the Forest Hill Pools last month. Dusty though, but good if we get a sandstorm |
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dipsolala |
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07-03-2011, 10:22 PM |
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Thread: Why are coffee shops so important to 'young professionals'?
Post: RE: Why are coffee shops so important to 'young pr...
| wow! the only treat I can afford after doing basic every day domestic chores is to sit down for ten minutes. Good for you x |
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dipsolala |
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25-02-2011, 01:11 AM |
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Thread: Attempted Mugging
Post: RE: Attempted Mugging (Honor Oak)
| Being mugged, 'attempted' or 'successful' is a horrid, horrid experience. Your resolve and action is commendable, I don't doubt the effects will be with you for a bit. But your reports about how a... |
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dipsolala |
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24-02-2011, 11:52 PM |
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Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury start next month
| Thank you ContraryMary.
Seems Norris' gamble paid off, but maybe more so for his successors.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_F.C.
"Arsenal Football Club started out as Dial Square in 1... |
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dipsolala |
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24-02-2011, 01:08 AM |
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Thread: Check out Jim Dowd MP's new website
Post: RE: Check out Jim Dowd MP's new website
| [i]'Affordable housing was at the top of Heidi Alexander’s agenda when she spoke up in the House of Commons about the fate of the Catford dogtrack site.'[/i]
First line on Heidi's website... hmm ho... |
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dipsolala |
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24-01-2011, 12:41 AM |
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Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury start next month
| ummmm... i believe that Arsenal were originally a south London team based out of/somewhere near Woolwich, the old royal or military arsenal (woolwich Arsenal, where they kept gun(ner)s). Apparently th... |
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dipsolala |
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19-01-2011, 10:48 PM |
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Thread: Road closures in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Road closures in Forest Hill
| i do use the roads for walking down when the pavements are still icy, even today. But often the road is only non-iced where the wheel tracks are, or if a narrow road, in the middle for some reason. Th... |
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dipsolala |
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09-12-2010, 12:17 AM |
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Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...
| Indeed Roz, a few might of, but only if there were enough for at best one vehicle team (i assume) and the ensuing support facilities were personned ie where they off-load the collection etc. If I was ... |
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dipsolala |
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07-12-2010, 02:10 AM |
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Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...
| Did you?
If a person 'normally' works weekdays, why should they work at the weekend, despite any overtime, inducements etc. Many people didn't work, or get to work, last week due the weather, shou... |
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dipsolala |
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07-12-2010, 12:19 AM |
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Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...
| My road, and a some others, in Perry Vale were visited by the recycling collection today (a day early), so I'm hoping for the refuse to be done tomorrow.
However, many roads are still iced up and s... |
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dipsolala |
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06-12-2010, 10:46 PM |
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Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...
| Apologies, or one that involves travelling somewhere at least twice a day. |
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dipsolala |
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04-12-2010, 01:19 AM |
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Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...
| depends if your job is an outside one or sat at home. We all have to pay bills |
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dipsolala |
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04-12-2010, 01:15 AM |
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Thread: Pop Up Event
Post: RE: Pop Up Event
| Wow, it looks like there are loads of things to do, a great way to try something new and get involved in Forest Hill. I might try the singing and then listen to some live jazz
Can't wait, should be g... |
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dipsolala |
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28-11-2010, 07:15 PM |
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Thread: Share your talents with Forest Hill
Post: RE: Share your talents with Forest Hill
| This sounds like a great event.
I'm looking forward to trying my hand at Christmas cards and possibly trying some new skills. I'm looking for new hobbies and activities in Forest Hill, so sounds l... |
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dipsolala |
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10-11-2010, 10:55 PM |
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Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign
| Yikes!!!
That must have been the Crofton Park event not the Sydenham one. Profuse apologies :blush:
I should read more and type less possibly :) |
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dipsolala |
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05-11-2010, 11:38 PM |
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Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign
| It's important that we have libraries available for everyone and local enough to get to easily and accesible for everyone. My local library was a weekly eye-opener, treat and source of mind-blowing in... |
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dipsolala |
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05-11-2010, 11:32 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Thanks NewForrester
Good info. Hopefully it will help people direct their access complaints to the service providers. |
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dipsolala |
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27-10-2010, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Well I had a little google session and found the following pages...
How to complain about bus services from directgov (not sure who the 176 operator is)
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTran... |
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dipsolala |
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25-10-2010, 05:18 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| I'm pleased that there is a knowledge of disabled access to buses (and other forms of transport I hope) in this thread. I'm sad that anyone gets ignored by a bus driver etc for any reason.
The bus... |
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dipsolala |
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24-10-2010, 09:50 PM |
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Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver
| Just the other day, as i was out and about, i saw a gentleman in a wheelchair who looked in some need. He told me he needed to get to the bus stop, luckily i was going that way. The bus stopped but th... |
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dipsolala |
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24-10-2010, 12:09 AM |
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Thread: Sun readers
Post: RE: Sun readers
| Babs babe, I think you misunderstand me, which is my fault for not being clearer, obviously. Some people find jokes funny, others find them offensive. I found this one offensive.
I can't do this '... |
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dipsolala |
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15-04-2010, 12:23 AM |
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Thread: Sun readers
Post: RE: Sun readers
| I found that perhaps Roz's original snipe at 'Sun readers' was possibly a 'joke' [u]in some form[/u], but subsequent posts make that highly unlikely.
I applaud people with a wider mind, who think ... |
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dipsolala |
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13-04-2010, 10:53 PM |
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Thread: Car-jackings in Forest Hill & Sydenham
Post: RE: Car-jackings in Forest Hill & Sydenham
| Well done to your dad, I'm sure it was a huge shock but good show getting back in the car (although potentially dangerous), bet it gave that person a well deserved come-uppance...well done. Hope he's ... |
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dipsolala |
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13-04-2010, 10:20 PM |
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Thread: Sun readers
Post: RE: Horniman Museum and Gardens
| Do tell us THE problem Roz |
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dipsolala |
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12-04-2010, 09:56 PM |
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Thread: Friends of the P4
Post: RE: Friends of the P4
| Not sure you'd get one let alone four pergola's on the P4 but like the idea.
Four servings of pea soup... for that still-chilled early morning moment |
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dipsolala |
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16-03-2010, 11:22 PM |
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Thread: Friends of the P4
Post: RE: Friends of the P4
| Paradise (4) Lost?
As an exponent of the Paradise 4 but now, sadly, an infrequent user, I am doing the P4 tomorrow yaaaay. Can't wait..off to The Crown and Greyhound for lunch (first time there). I... |
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dipsolala |
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16-03-2010, 10:39 PM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| I moved to the area 8 years ago, at the time through need rather than desire, and i have to say it was the best move i ever made. I didn't quite know where it was i was moving to, but it seemed ok. No... |
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dipsolala |
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21-01-2010, 12:26 AM |
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Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station
| There are obviously a number of issues with the Oyster system and the overground grrr. On buses you don't touch 'out' so fare amendments etc can't be made. Right now touchin in is the issue. Perhaps I... |
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dipsolala |
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12-01-2010, 09:03 PM |
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Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station
| I've only started to use an Oyster card recently for local bus trips. I put more money on my card last week and both times I've tried to use it subsequently it hasn't worked.
The shop i topped up in... |
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dipsolala |
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12-01-2010, 03:56 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Snow!!!
| I wrote this earlier but lost connection..
hmm..thinking about it, inviting strangers into your car may not be the best thing to do, but you understand my sentiment.
Be safe and think about oth... |
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dipsolala |
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07-01-2010, 01:46 AM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Snow!!!
| good for you Nigel. I'd like to think that a lot of people had taken time out today to help others. I did. I'm sure many members on here also did so and are happy to help others when conditions are so... |
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dipsolala |
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07-01-2010, 12:24 AM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| not standing for ignorance or ridiculousness lol |
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dipsolala |
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22-12-2009, 11:30 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| No, I don't know that and I didn't twist anything. Your words are plain to see. If you meant something else then you should have typed it. Not mean spirited, just making people THINK!
Apologise...l... |
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dipsolala |
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22-12-2009, 10:31 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| quote....without using the quotey button thing due to ignorance...which others on here show quite obviously.
'Pensioners don't HAVE to go anywhere.'
Ahh they must HAVE self-replenis... |
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dipsolala |
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22-12-2009, 08:59 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| The ever-changing BBC Weather seems to indicate that tonight will not be freezing in this area so perhaps (I'm no Michael Fish) we may 'only' be dealing with slush. Still very slippery stuff.
If any... |
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dipsolala |
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22-12-2009, 12:05 AM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak
| And I remember when all trains were run on steam!! |
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dipsolala |
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20-12-2009, 11:32 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| I think Lewisham Council's approach to gritting is quite novel: I saw today that they had dumped a random pile of grit on South Road (quite steep) and left it for people to spread about a bit. How he... |
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20-12-2009, 08:25 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Horniman Museum and Gardens
| I'm lovin' the stuff on at the Horniman.
Despite living in HOP for 7 years and now FH for 3.5 months, up until 10 days ago, i had only been to the Horniman twice, both times to the gardens :blush: ... |
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dipsolala |
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16-12-2009, 01:15 AM |
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Thread: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
Post: RE: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
| thank you to everyone for your replies and suggestions. I think Bt is probably right with the compost water retaining blobs. So thank you Bt...and shaun, baa. I will be putting the front garden pots i... |
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dipsolala |
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10-12-2009, 10:25 PM |
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