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Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Post: RE: Honor Oak Station Coffee Shop
| i just joined this forum today, after hearing my ex-but-still-local-housemate talking about it at the weekend. I've lived in HOP for six years (having enjoyed every single moment) and today, for the f... |
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dipsolala |
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29-05-2008, 12:09 AM |
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Thread: Doorstep scam or fraud
Post: RE: Doorstep scam or fraud in HOP area
| wow! the information given on this thread is great. I do worry about identity fraud and am forever tearing up personal info into teensy teensy bits. I feel more secure that if it shoukd happen therest... |
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dipsolala |
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21-06-2008, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: Location Location Location - Channel 4
Post: RE: Location Location Location - Channel 4
| I was ambling home on Monday evening from the station about 5.45 and there I spied, on Shipman Road, Kirstie and Phil (my his tops are tight...has he been[/u] to Energie Fitness?) along with the 'hous... |
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dipsolala |
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09-09-2009, 10:07 PM |
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Thread: Friends of the P4
Post: RE: Friends of the P4
| A little shy, I'm afraid :unsure:
It was only dashed off in 15 minutes, for my friends, It took me longer to remember how many lines a sonnet has.
I still try to use the paradise 4, it's a zippy... |
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dipsolala |
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15-09-2009, 08:01 PM |
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Thread: Friends of the P4
Post: RE: Friends of the P4
| I love the P4... or the Paradise 4 as I call it.
So nice to know there are other appreciators out there. I actually (and, I have to say, rather oddly) wrote a poem about it on Sunday morning for my... |
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dipsolala |
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14-09-2009, 10:04 PM |
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Thread: Friends of the P4
Post: RE: Friends of the P4
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dipsolala |
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14-09-2009, 10:10 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| I LOVE canals!
Ever since I found out about the Croydon Canal, soon after i moved to the area seven years ago, I have often looked up the navigation on the internet on various websites trying to ide... |
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dipsolala |
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17-09-2009, 08:37 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
| 300 more names is a great result in such a short time. Let's hope there are many more as a result of the leafletting in HOP and NXGate tomorrow.
As someone handing out leaflets, I have to say i was... |
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dipsolala |
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18-11-2009, 12:55 AM |
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Thread: Arthur James Prior
Post: RE: Arthur James Prior
| I'm so pleased you found this forum to be of help, i'm sure you may have felt at times you were clutching at straws.
I have been watching these/your posts with interest from a local and genealogica... |
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dipsolala |
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26-11-2009, 12:41 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill's Xmas Tree
Post: RE: Forest Hill's Xmas Tree
| Applauding council geometry.
I wondered what that helicopter was doing the other night.
Will be in HOP, FH, Brockley, Ladywell and Lewisham (and Borehamwood!) at various points this week and will ... |
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dipsolala |
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08-12-2009, 12:27 AM |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
| 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: 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: Jersey Tiger Moths
Post: RE: Jersey Tiger moths
| I have these in my garden too, Bovil/Herschell road area. They've been around for about the last 4-5 weeks, and seem to prefer my passiflora to the other plants. There's usually about 2 or 3 that flut... |
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dipsolala |
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10-08-2009, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: Big Spiders
Post: RE: Big Spiders
| I don't think I'll be sitting on any tuffets for a while |
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dipsolala |
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20-08-2009, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Managing Agents
Post: RE: Managing Agents
| I googled managing agents.. and came up with these people
http://www.arma.org.uk/ Association of Residential Managing Agents
However, i imagine that the managing agents concerned would need to be... |
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dipsolala |
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22-08-2009, 10:28 AM |
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Thread: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
Post: RE: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
| Hopefully good news indeed.
I was trying to post the link but had password/login issues..all sorted now...
They say a '52 year old man'.. the picture the police were showing round at house visit... |
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dipsolala |
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15-11-2009, 08:24 PM |
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Thread: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
Post: RE: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
| Sorry to barge in on the DNA discussion...
This is the only update i could find on the net today
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/nov/19/delroy-grant-court
Not knowing a lot about the crimin... |
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dipsolala |
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19-11-2009, 06:06 PM |
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Thread: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
Post: RE: Serial attacker lives in HOP or FH?
| ty Michael and apologies for my ignorance. So perhaps there will be more charges next week, hence a second appearance. |
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dipsolala |
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19-11-2009, 11:33 PM |
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Thread: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
Post: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
| I have strange lumps of jelly appearing in my garden pots and have no idea what they are.
I first noticed it in my pots in the front garden (west facing) in late Sep/early Oct and have just notice... |
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dipsolala |
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04-12-2009, 02:01 PM |
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Thread: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
Post: RE: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
| thanks for the replies so far, still unsure
Frogs
I don't know a lot about frog habits. My rear garden is completely closed in with no gaps and 6ft fences. How high do frogs, or toads, jump?
Ca... |
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dipsolala |
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05-12-2009, 01:10 AM |
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Thread: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
Post: RE: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
| shame you're not coming for dinner Michael, I was going to do sushi.
Given the further rain today, and that scheduled in the next few weeks, I anticipate my garden being engulfed in goo by Christma... |
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dipsolala |
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07-12-2009, 07:20 PM |
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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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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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dipsolala |
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20-12-2009, 08:25 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: 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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22-12-2009, 08:59 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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22-12-2009, 10:31 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Gritters in Forest Hill?
| not standing for ignorance or ridiculousness lol |
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22-12-2009, 11:30 PM |
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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: 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: 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: 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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13-04-2010, 10:20 PM |
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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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