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  Thread: People door knocking offering a roof survey
Post: RE: People door knocking offering a roof survey

rooves?:huh:
BT SE23 Topics 19 19,504 23-03-2011, 09:26 AM
  Thread: Dropped kerb enforcement - Lewisham
Post: RE: Dropped kerb enforcement - Lewisham

Blocking exit from your driveway is illegal. Blocking entry isn't.
BT Wider Topics 27 44,320 08-03-2011, 09:38 AM
  Thread: Are our police up tp the job ?
Post: RE: Are our police up tp the job ?

[quote]Just one thing what does BTW mean[/quote] By The Way :rolleyes:
BT Wider Topics 9 8,072 08-02-2011, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Early hours car horn in Tewkesbury Ave
Post: RE: Early hours car horn in Tewkesbury Ave

[quote]Not necessarily - many alarms have their own batteries.[/quote] I did say USUALLY and the chances are if its sounding the car horn as opposed to a siren its running off the car battery
BT SE23 Topics 9 8,726 05-02-2011, 09:50 AM
  Thread: Early hours car horn in Tewkesbury Ave
Post: RE: Early hours car horn in Tewkesbury Ave

Disconnecting the battery usually always works :thumbsup:
BT SE23 Topics 9 8,726 04-02-2011, 05:37 PM
  Thread: Snowfall
Post: RE: Snowfall

If you can't get them anywhere locally there are some here online. :thumbsup: http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/clothing_footwear/footwear_and_accessories/cleaning_and_accessories/shoe_spikes/75270-s...
BT Wider Topics 13 10,069 16-12-2010, 05:26 PM
  Thread: 3-course lunch for £2 ??
Post: RE: 3-course lunch for £2 ??

There was a very good Italian Restaurant there for a while after Coulters closed down.
BT SE23 Topics 7 8,700 14-12-2010, 01:18 PM
  Thread: Burglaries
Post: RE: Burglaries

Just to illustrate the difference in response here in Norwich. My neighbour across the road had a window in their conservatory door broken by someone throwing a stone through it. Panda Car turne...
BT Wider Topics 67 65,175 29-11-2010, 06:30 PM
  Thread: Do burglers ever get caught?
Post: RE: Do burglers ever get caught?

[quote]pyracanthea[/quote] They do grow quite quickly. If you planted some 12" cuttings they would be 3/4 feet high within a year, and can grow very high. I have a 10 foot high one growing up the w...
BT Wider Topics 26 21,017 18-11-2010, 01:49 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

[quote]you will be walking the rest of the way home[/quote] ..and how are you intending to make me or anyone else do this? I'm afraid I agree with gingernuts and others. We/they have just as muc...
BT Wider Topics 162 123,531 09-11-2010, 06:35 PM
  Thread: Buggyjam
Post: RE: Buggyjam

[quote]THE MUMMYS AQUIRE AN OVERPOWERING POSH VOICE ON RECIEPT OF THE OFFENDING ARTICLE,ALL YOU CAN HEAR IS 'PILATES' 'YOGA' 'GAURDIAN VEGE MENU' ETC ETC. TIGGYWINKLE [/quote] Its know as the Hyaci...
BT Wider Topics 37 30,353 28-10-2010, 04:43 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

"my and my childrens right to travel" "those passengers preventing my children from getting on the bus" If that's YOUR attitude Roz I'm really not surprised at the reaction you get from some peopl...
BT Wider Topics 162 123,531 27-10-2010, 08:26 AM
  Thread: Black and white cat missing in Kilmorie Road
Post: RE: Black and white cat missing in Kilmorie Road

"[i]you need to keep them inside for 6 weeks[/i]" That's what the RSPCA told us to do with our rescue cat, and we went to great lengths to prevent him getting out. When we finally gave him his free...
BT SE23 Topics 13 12,687 11-10-2010, 04:36 PM
  Thread: Idiots that block your driveway! Grrrr
Post: RE: Idiots that block your driveway! Grrrr

If it had been me I would go about causing the most inconvenience for the owner. After I had shifted it like you did, a couple of flat tyres would do it. Just let the air out, you don't have to cause ...
BT Wider Topics 14 11,714 02-09-2010, 04:33 PM
  Thread: Lost LoKirkdale/Willow way/Dartmouth Rd. red/white "Abbey" cash card
Post: RE: Lost LoKirkdale/Willow way/Dartmouth Rd. red/w...

Think the first thing you should be doing is getting it cancelled.
BT Wider Topics 1 2,732 29-08-2010, 07:57 AM
  Thread: Ridiculous Doctors Catchment areas
Post: RE: Ridiculous Doctors Catchment areas

We lived on Taymount Rise for over 30 years and were registered with the Jenner. The Jenner was amalgamated from a number of separate surgeries around the area when it was built, with the result that ...
BT SE23 Topics 32 36,935 26-07-2010, 04:15 PM
  Thread: Wanted - Instructions/advice on how to print labels using MS Word 2003
Post: RE: Wanted - Instructions/advice on how to print l...

Google is your friend Microsoft have instructions for most things http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/answer-box-print-mailing-labels-in-word-HA001126973.aspx
BT Wider Topics 4 4,335 21-07-2010, 07:52 AM
  Thread: Snooty Charity Shops
Post: RE: Snooty Charity Shops

I was in the local Age Concern shop here in Norwich and I saw a chap in the back room going along a rack with large numbers of assorted items of china, glass,ornaments, etc. and picking out anything w...
BT Wider Topics 20 23,351 10-07-2010, 08:18 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos

I remember when the Capitol was actually a cinema! Spent many an hour in there. The Swiss Cottage was actually a Pub and was a listed building. It closed and the developers wanted to knock it down...
BT SE23 Topics 72 90,233 22-06-2010, 08:31 AM
  Thread: Bread thread
Post: RE: Bread thread

There is a significant difference between 'Instant' yeast and 'Dried' yeast.. Dried yeast is just that and needs to be reactivated before use and is only suitable for hand baking, as is fresh yeast...
BT Wider Topics 33 27,236 19-05-2010, 07:22 AM
  Thread: Bread thread
Post: RE: Bread thread

Nice website run by Allinsons for all things baking. http://www.bakingmad.com/
BT Wider Topics 33 27,236 14-05-2010, 04:30 PM
  Thread: Poor television signal on Taymount Rise-Help!
Post: RE: Poor television signal on Taymount Rise-Help!

If you are facing Crystal Palace you could be suffering from too strong a signal and a small in-line attenuator might help, probably about 6db. Fits between the aerial lead and the TV. Get one in Mapl...
BT SE23 Topics 11 12,437 06-05-2010, 05:40 PM
  Thread: Poor television signal on Taymount Rise-Help!
Post: RE: Poor television signal on Taymount Rise-Help!

It all depends on which side of the block you are. If you are facing towards Crystal Palace you will get good reception with a decent indoor aerial. If not there's little hope. I used to live in F...
BT SE23 Topics 11 12,437 06-05-2010, 05:37 PM
  Thread: Election poster boards in front gardens
Post: RE: Election poster boards in front gardens

:love: Think I'll vote for these guys http://www.marmitenewsnetwork.com/?WT.mc_id=new_hope_online_ak132&WT.srch=1
BT Wider Topics 10 9,517 23-04-2010, 07:20 AM
  Thread: Westbourne Drive hole-in-the-road
Post: RE: Westbourne Drive hole-in-the-road

I think the reason is that the gas people dont fill in the hole straight away is that they have to monitor the repair for about a week to ensure that there are no further leaks. I had to have a new...
BT SE23 Topics 10 9,202 21-04-2010, 07:47 AM
  Thread: Problems with Visual Basic- advice sought
Post: RE: Problems with Visual Basic- advice sought

Can't help you myself ,but there are some very helpful people on the PC Advisor forums who can usually answer most problems. You just need to register and log in and post your problem. http://www....
BT Wider Topics 3 4,304 29-03-2010, 07:40 AM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery of Packages
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery of Packages

Do they still say to allow so many hours before picking up.,It used to be something like 4 hours but it has probably been extended since I moved away. Here in Norwich I've also had cards through when...
BT SE23 Topics 33 35,928 02-03-2010, 09:09 AM
  Thread: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?
Post: RE: Jelly mould/fungus in pots?

Sound to me like the water retaining gel that you can mix with compost to stop your pots drying out. You normally don't see it but when there has been a lot of rain it sometimes shows up on the surfac...
BT Wider Topics 15 15,326 05-12-2009, 08:49 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in a flood plain? Insurance issues.
Post: RE: Forest Hill in a flood plain? Insurance issues...

[/quote]?400 for contents insurance = seems a bit high to me[/quote] Unfortunately it all depends where you live. When I lived in Forest Hill until a few years ago I was paying ?36 a month for cont...
BT SE23 Topics 32 34,151 15-10-2009, 08:58 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in a flood plain? Insurance issues.
Post: RE: Forest Hill in a flood plain? Insurance issues...

I have found the AA very agressive in regard to Insurance. A couple of weeks ago I was using some of the comparison sites and tha AA came at the top of the list on all of them with the cheapest but n...
BT SE23 Topics 32 34,151 13-10-2009, 07:55 AM
  Thread: Mail Delivery
Post: RE: Royal Mail Strike

Roz I'm pretty sure you can still pay in a cheque at any bank. You just need a paying in slip. You should have/be able to get a paying in book from your bank with slips printed with all your detail...
BT Wider Topics 11 9,836 18-09-2009, 08:00 AM
  Thread: Mail Delivery
Post: RE: Royal Mail Strike

Roz I've done most of my banking online now for years but unfortunately there's no way of paying in cheques other than sending or taking them to the bank.
BT Wider Topics 11 9,836 17-09-2009, 04:46 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill 20 MPH Zone
Post: RE: Forest Hill 20 MPH Zone

In reply to 'Iwerefuming' The resurfacing of Taymount Rise was promised in 2003 after our successful long winded campaign to get the roundabout area resurfaced http://www.se23.com/forum-archive/...
BT SE23 Topics 106 111,781 03-09-2009, 07:25 AM
  Thread: NHS
Post: RE: NHS

Lets not forget its not just the NHS who use the services of Interpreters. The Police and Courts are big users too. I knew a lady who used to be on call for the Police and Courts and could be called ...
BT Wider Topics 39 34,958 24-08-2009, 05:37 PM
  Thread: PVC Front Doors
Post: RE: PVC Front Doors

Oops forgot the link http://www.keyworks-locksmiths.co.uk/html/pickbuster.html
BT Wider Topics 6 6,699 15-08-2009, 07:35 AM
  Thread: PVC Front Doors
Post: RE: PVC Front Doors

Here's a way to protect yourself from 'Lock Bumping' and an explanation of what it is.
BT Wider Topics 6 6,699 15-08-2009, 07:34 AM
  Thread: PVC Front Doors
Post: RE: PVC Front Doors

Could be a victim of 'Lock Bumping'
BT Wider Topics 6 6,699 15-08-2009, 07:29 AM
  Thread: Gardening
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station

Many years ago I remember my Dad used to pee in the watering can then top it up from the water butt and sprinkle it on the lawn. We had lovely green grass!!
BT Wider Topics 13 10,501 07-08-2009, 08:46 AM
  Thread: Searching for english relatives
Post: RE: Searching for english relatives

You might like to try the newspaper forums in Norwich/Norfolk for the Caister and Great Yarmouth relatives. They both have sections for tracing relatives http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/cs/forums/ ...
BT SE23 Topics 15 14,731 19-04-2009, 04:30 PM
  Thread: Tips on tips?
Post: RE: Tips on tips?

"Many other Councils seem to provide brown wheelie bins" We have Brown bins here in Norfolk for garden rubbish but we have to pay ?39pa for them - and a fortnightly collection. We have 3 Wheelie...
BT Wider Topics 28 41,484 01-03-2009, 01:16 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill

I remember that, and the lady always had a huge bag of sweets and used to hand them out to the kids when their parents bought papers.:thumbsup:
BT SE23 Topics 157 174,786 01-03-2009, 08:46 AM
  Thread: Zebra Crossings
Post: RE: Zebra Crossings

[b]Tinkerbell[/b] I learned to drive in and around Forest Hill in the early 70's, and took my test around Blackheath. I only had 12 lessons and passed 1st time, as I also did for my Motor Cycle Tes...
BT Wider Topics 17 13,943 26-01-2009, 12:57 PM
  Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft

I used to for many years, but not any more. I now live just outside Norwich, Not quite the end of the world but you can see it from here :thumbup:
BT SE23 Topics 56 66,499 23-01-2009, 09:18 AM
  Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft

Certainly NOT hot water and heating. This used to be the case about 25 years ago but all flats now have their own independant boilers. I suggest you make sure your estate agents to get up to date with...
BT SE23 Topics 56 66,499 22-01-2009, 05:21 PM
  Thread: Zebra Crossings
Post: RE: Zebra Crossing outside HOP Station

[b]Tinkerbell[/b] Its not actually the law to stop as a pedestrian approaches a crossing, only if that person is already on the crossing. [b][u]Extract from the Highway code[/u][/b] [i]Zebra ...
BT Wider Topics 17 13,943 20-01-2009, 05:42 PM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

Yes but Drusilla's is a closed environment. You can imagine the local 'Yoof' in there at night. It would be totally wrecked in no time.
BT SE23 Topics 163 171,715 19-01-2009, 05:22 PM
  Thread: SE23 Magazine
Post: RE: SE23 Magazine

"The other thing that happens is the private distributors employ someone else to do their delivery on and that person dumps them so it is a difficult situation really " Too right. A few years ago I...
BT SE23 Topics 22 31,425 07-01-2009, 08:26 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Exactly, they were RESPECTED. As I said kids these days have no RESPECT for anyone. The modern youths' definition of 'Respect' is invoking fear in their peers. This problem in the library is not an...
BT SE23 Topics 105 112,394 01-12-2008, 09:56 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

[quote]Remember we were all young once. [quote] Yes! And we knew how to behave, and to respect other people and obey the 'rules' of society, like being quiet in the Library. Some kids these days se...
BT SE23 Topics 105 112,394 01-12-2008, 08:24 AM
  Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft repair works

I understand new managing agents were appointed recently, but as I no longer live in the block I'm not aware of the conditions of their appointment. I'm sure you can find out more by speaking to the m...
BT SE23 Topics 56 66,499 06-11-2008, 05:09 PM