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  Thread: Pedestrian accident at Sainsbury's crossing
Post: RE: Pedestrian accident Sainsbury's crossing

I timed it about a year ago, just the once and it was bang on two minutes back then. I would like to see a smart crossing installed where it allows pedestrian crossing very quickly when the lights ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 45 44,260 17-02-2015, 11:17 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Internet Access
Post: RE: Forest Hill Internet Access

Thanks MattFH. Ours also came back at close to that time. Glad you got more sense from VM than I did. Interesting about the speed upgrade. When I checked online it said SE23 wasn't due it until Jul...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 12 11,667 07-01-2015, 10:09 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Internet Access
Post: Forest Hill Internet Access

Afternoon all. Apparently there is a 'problem with the network' in Forest Hill which is affecting internet access. I've endured call centre hell this morning trying to find out what is happening but a...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 12 11,667 07-01-2015, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Council cutting trees down
Post: RE: Council cutting trees down

I know today was pretty miserable in terms of weather but that link Michael just sad the street looked today without that tree. The character of the close really has been altered by the loss of the t...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 19 15,284 02-12-2014, 11:14 PM
  Thread: Council cutting trees down
Post: RE: Council cutting trees down

I'm no expert but it doesn't sound like it had Honey Fungus Disease. It is always fully leaved and and fruits each year. It almost certainly had a leaf miner infection but as I understand it that ra...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 19 15,284 02-12-2014, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Council cutting trees down
Post: RE: Council cutting trees down

Very large, mature horse chestnut felled in Forestholme Close. Thanks Lewisham
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 19 15,284 01-12-2014, 06:35 PM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close

If KICC do have the lease and want to use it as a Church they'll need planning permission for change of use so we would at least see something pop up on the planning portal if that is the case.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 238 244,141 16-07-2014, 01:42 PM
  Thread: Horniman School - no bulge class
Post: RE: Horniman School - no bulge class

Bells, I've got two kids at Horniman. You are welcome to them. Just bring them back when you've retrained them to behave
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 21 24,398 03-04-2014, 10:39 PM
  Thread: Horniman School - no bulge class
Post: RE: Horniman School - no bulge class

I'm pretty sure it wasn't the school that 'hoped to have a bulge class'. As I understand it Lewisham informed the school they needed to contribute to the efforts to provide more places in the borough...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 21 24,398 02-04-2014, 10:14 PM
  Thread: SE23 on the TV
Post: RE: SE23 on the TV

About a millisecond of a recent Sainos advert was filmed in the playground of Horniman Primary School but I've yet to find it on YouTube.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 6 9,608 24-03-2014, 03:03 PM
  Thread: Lewisham Council resurfacing Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Lewisham Council resurfacing Dartmouth Road

<...dreams of Taymount Rise being resurfaced...>
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 8 9,619 14-03-2014, 09:30 AM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

[quote]So whether that happens or not is anyones' guess because they advertised it as A2 http://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/...9205531b49 and it's showing as 'letting agreed'. [/quote] Cant see...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 156 138,579 06-03-2014, 03:32 PM
  Thread: Cars being broken into.....
Post: RE: Cars being broken into.....

We have a keycard for our car and have found that parking under power lines has stopped the signal from getting between key and car meaning your car either wont lock or unlock (...without using the ma...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 24 29,245 12-02-2014, 12:41 PM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

Belle - Not a lot cheaper but there are 4-bed 1960s-70s townhouses at about 500k in FH
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 72 61,313 11-02-2014, 02:36 PM
  Thread: Traffic made worse at junction of Forest Hill Road, Canonbie Road and Wood Vale?
Post: RE: Traffic made worse?

Traffic seems worse all round to be fair. I used to enjoy almost empty roads following the south circular past Dulwich Sports Grounds from the old Harvester but the traffic has been backed up all dow...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 7 11,383 13-01-2014, 03:37 PM
  Thread: AA Bill car parked next to Old Bank, HOP
Post: RE: AA Bill car parked next to Old Bank, HOP

AA Bill also like to rivet signs to old bikes and bolt them to fences and railings around the area although most of the ones I spotted a couple of months ago seem to have disappeared.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 19 19,320 12-12-2013, 02:32 PM
  Thread: New Street Lights
Post: RE: New Street Lights

Just for balance; they did a really good job in our street. Sure there was the comedy use of different teams for every possible aspect of the job and it did take a while (though nothing like as long ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 14 12,110 22-11-2013, 09:43 AM
  Thread: SE23's Cats
Post: SE23's Cats

Over the weekend we were unfortunate enough to lose our cat who succumbed to some sort of poisoning (the vet suspects antifreeze, we're hoping she ingested it accidentally...). She was just 2 and a h...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 6 6,273 11-11-2013, 11:11 AM
  Thread: Traffic Lights outside Co-Op, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

[quote][url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23869955]I never really believed that those buttons did anything except give pedestrians a spurious sense of control[/url][/quote]
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 38 30,477 24-10-2013, 02:32 PM
  Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

Deano, I will support your erection in Trafalgar Square if you are able to apply your road-based magic to resolving the dreadful state of the road surfaces in south east London.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 111 107,917 24-10-2013, 10:15 AM
  Thread: Further crime in SE23
Post: RE: Further crime in SE23

SNT are already aware of the general trend and posted [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8744]this[/url] recently. Bad luck, we've also had people rifle through our car in the night ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 14 12,589 22-10-2013, 11:37 AM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I'm intrigued as to what happened at The Honor Oak. Back when it first opened under that name (2006/7 ?), although it wouldn't have been BaggyDave's cup of tea, it seemed well run (by the 2 Jamies) a...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 108 112,088 10-10-2013, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Tesco Garage in Forest Hill and price of petrol
Post: RE: Tesco Garage in Forest Hill and price of petro...

Hadn't noticed the broken sign but to be fair to them their prices are about as good as you'll find. My dad drives for a living and always comments that the price there is good and makes a point of f...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 7 8,294 01-10-2013, 10:15 AM
  Thread: Boardman team Mountain bike for sale
Post: RE: Boardman team Mountain bike for sale

ooo, tempting...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,575 20-09-2013, 10:59 AM
  Thread: Today's traffic...
Post: RE: Today's traffic...

The faulty lights were actually the ones for the crossing just beyond the main London Road/Honor Oak Road lights. The second time in as many weeks that they've jammed on red and cause major traffic c...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 6 6,255 10-09-2013, 11:49 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-23959657]A cyclist was killed [/url]on Thurlow Park Road, near Dulwich College, this morning. Stay safe fellow cyclists.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 04-09-2013, 09:05 PM
  Thread: Roads around Honor Oak Park (Cannonbie in particular)
Post: RE: Roads around Honor Oak Park (Cannonbie in part...

It's never been great on Taymount Rise but it got considerably worse with the building of the 'new' flats at the top of the hill. They had a stream of 38 tonne artics and other heavy goods vehicles d...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 7 6,388 14-08-2013, 03:00 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Sounds like a challenge...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,605 14-08-2013, 02:54 PM
  Thread: Roads around Honor Oak Park (Cannonbie in particular)
Post: RE: Roads around Honor Oak Park (Cannonbie in part...

I've replaced my bike with a tractor so I can safely negotiate Taymount Rise. Sadly I think the road budgets have been severely hit so resurfacing will be a rare thing for a while I think. I'm wai...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 7 6,388 14-08-2013, 02:05 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

That's the one Admin, thanks! Mind you, that lass in the 'petting' picture is hot
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,605 01-08-2013, 09:19 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Can anyone tell me the difference between 'General Swim' and 'Family Swim'? I've been in the pools for both and they seem to be 'no holds barred'. Last time I was there a group consisting adults...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,605 31-07-2013, 12:41 PM
  Thread: Mangles
Post: RE: Mangles

really? when I've used them my stuff comes out as good as dry. Shame FH Pools doesn't have them
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 6 5,069 25-06-2013, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Thanks Tim...doing my best not to get involved in another cycling thread now! Not least because I haven't had time to put some proper thought into this one again yet. Oh and Happy [url=www.bikewee...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 21-06-2013, 08:25 AM
  Thread: Wanted - plastic childs sand table/tray/pit with lid
Post: RE: Wanted - plastic childs sand table/tray/pit w...

Hi I have one you can have for free - we dont have the lid but improvised with a cheap sainsburys inflatable paddling pool which slotted over the top nicely. Basically the same as this one: ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 4,639 03-06-2013, 03:09 PM
  Thread: Theft in Gym
Post: RE: Theft in Gym

Combination locks really are terrible, always go for a key lock. I was shown the technique for unlocking combination locks by a lock expert and it really is simple. It is also quick to do on anythin...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 9,149 26-05-2013, 08:20 AM
  Thread: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

We had an old one right outside our bedroom window replaced with a new, taller one that brought the light right up to the level of our bedroom window. I've not noticed any increased intrusion of ligh...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 128 127,378 22-05-2013, 03:36 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Hillsideresident, thanks for the reply, I do intend to respond at some point but I've been hit by the unusual scenario of having a social life for once (and being busy at work).
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 22-05-2013, 12:02 PM
  Thread: Allotment Holders
Post: RE: Allotment Holders

Ours is a bit of a distance from yours moth but I'm sure these lovely folk don't mind a bit of travel. I guess there is very little we can do about it as allotments are inherently vulnerable.
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 14 14,913 22-05-2013, 12:00 PM
  Thread: Allotment Holders
Post: RE: Allotment Holders

Long time no see fellow allotment holders. Thought I'd revisit this one after reading the Welly Thief thread. This last year has been terrible for thefts from our site and I wondered how other sit...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 14 14,913 20-05-2013, 02:57 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

As are the forum's jaywalkers, sorry, pedestrians Michael ;) I can accept your reading of that Michael and I admit I had similar misgivings about how it could come across. My own take on it is tha...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 17-05-2013, 02:54 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Nice one, that's the first thing I've achieved since my Cycling Proficiency Certificate...oops, don't actually have one of those either
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 17-05-2013, 01:51 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Cheers...oh, hang on, am I the Aussie Professor or the SE Asian student?
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 17-05-2013, 01:20 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Well no, lets be clear, nobody is "lazily insisting there isn't a problem" and I don't think anybody has denied that some people cycle badly (RLJing, pavement cycling, etc). There has, however, b...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 17-05-2013, 10:25 AM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists

Yeah, and look at [url=http://goo.gl/maps/PT8ac]this scoundrel[/url]
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 271 243,861 16-05-2013, 09:02 PM
  Thread: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

Ah Jane2, welcome to the operating model of Skanska. They have for teams/visits for digging, teams/visits for installing the new post, teams/visits for old electrics, teams/visits for new electrics, ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 128 127,378 14-05-2013, 05:04 PM
  Thread: Wanted - Scaffolding plank to borrow
Post: RE: Wanted - Scaffolding plank to borrow

ok, i think all my offcuts would be too small
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 5 6,251 09-05-2013, 03:15 PM
  Thread: Wanted - Scaffolding plank to borrow
Post: RE: Wanted - Scaffolding plank to borrow

how short is too short?
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 5 6,251 09-05-2013, 01:29 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

To be fair the gents' toilets have always been spotless and well maintained whenever I've been there - probably better than almost all other men's toilets you go in. Don't get me started on the level...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,605 07-05-2013, 12:20 PM
  Thread: Horniman Primary in the News
Post: RE: Horniman Primary in the News

The write-up is good. Shame they didn't use a photo of Horniman Primary pupils on the website but there were some of them in the paper yesterday. Good video [url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-ne...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming SE23 Topics 1 4,477 17-04-2013, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Where are the worst Potholes?
Post: RE: Where are the worst Potholes?

[url=http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/transport/roads-and-pavements/Pages/Report-a-pothole.aspx]Here[/url] ...although it isnt loading properly for me. I think there is a Love Lewisham app too. ...
IWereAbsolutelyFuming Wider Topics 41 33,853 03-04-2013, 01:17 PM
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