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  Thread: Hills & Parkes Closed
Post: RE: Hills & Parkes "closed until further notice"

Tinkerbell, am I correct in thinking people cannot dislike screaming kids any more and that we should just put up with them?
Londondrz SE23 Topics 43 37,087 02-10-2015, 07:45 PM
  Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Who is in HOP, Who is in Forest Hill?

FH here.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 42 39,008 09-11-2007, 10:32 AM
  Thread: Taymount Rise, Tue Evening
Post: Taymount Rise, Tue Evening

Any idea what is going on. Lots of police and CID so I assume it is not a friendly visit?:(
Londondrz SE23 Topics 13 16,256 20-11-2007, 08:44 PM
  Thread: Cars blocking in Emergency Access
Post: RE: Cars blocking in Emergency Access

Bump the car, alarm goes off and like magic the owner will appear. Tell them off, get abuse, move to Dorset. Easy:sneaky:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 2 5,128 20-11-2007, 10:28 PM
  Thread: Taymount Rise, Tue Evening
Post: RE: Taymount Rise, Tue Evening

Road now open, no doubt we will read a two line snippet in the local rag about it next week.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 13 16,256 20-11-2007, 10:29 PM
  Thread: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
Post: RE: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP

Where else would people in suits be going to other than London Bridge for access to the City? When I have the misfortune to use the Forest Hill train (I use a motorcycle to ride to work) I find it...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 21 26,775 23-11-2007, 07:09 PM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

I reported this on the 15th November and nothing has been done. Will call the council again and moan at them. My issue is that as a motorcyclist when we get hit by the really cold weather it becomes i...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 96 95,297 28-11-2007, 11:31 AM
  Thread: Christmas Trees
Post: RE: Christmas Trees

For those that can get there the Homebase near Sydenham (on the way to Bromley) are selling good 5 foot trees for ?9.99 which is very cheap. We got our from them last year and it was great, little nee...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 10 10,106 04-12-2007, 09:34 AM
  Thread: Christmas Trees
Post: RE: Christmas Trees

[quote=kingkong] [quote=Londondrz] For those that can get there the Homebase near Sydenham (on the way to Bromley) are selling good 5 foot trees for ?9.99 which is very cheap. We got our from them l...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 10 10,106 04-12-2007, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience

[quote=gingernuts] Now they are blaming a junior member of staff for the miscommunication......read on... Thank you for your email. I have been in contact with the station manager and I will tr...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 761 706,293 04-12-2007, 02:40 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience

[quote=gingernuts] Well, supervisor being junior to manager that is :rolleyes:. I cant imaging it's got anything to do with that miserable one, who just huffs if you ask him anything. That would be l...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 761 706,293 04-12-2007, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience

[quote=gingernuts] You mean the one with the long hair and fingernails has never huffed at you? [/quote] They all have. I can imagine it is not the most rewarding of jobs and they prob get a lot ...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 761 706,293 04-12-2007, 02:53 PM
  Thread: Christmas Trees
Post: RE: Christmas Trees

[quote=davidl] I think the Homebase you mean is the one off Bromley Road - see map [url=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=SE6+3NU&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ll=51.424648,-0.012209&spn=0.011828,0.0...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 10 10,106 04-12-2007, 04:09 PM
  Thread: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
Post: RE: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links

Would agree with KK on the scooter/bike thing. I am in the center of Forest Hill and work in the City. It takes me 15-20 min door to door.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 24 24,607 05-12-2007, 09:14 AM
  Thread: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links
Post: RE: Future FH Inhabitant & Transport Links

[quote=kingkong] The downside is that you get a bit wet on a day like today, but with the right gear its no worse than walking to and from the station in the rain, and cramming into a carriage with l...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 24 24,607 05-12-2007, 11:30 AM
  Thread: Where am I??
Post: RE: where am I??

Ah but we have the Southern Fried Chicken and their ribs are the best (esp after a large quantity of drink)
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 25,993 06-12-2007, 10:48 AM
  Thread: Busy Weekend
Post: RE: Busy Weekend

I feel a parent and child pub crawl coming on!!!! Glasses of wine for the parents and fizzy pop for the kids. I can already feel the love:laugh:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 25 25,670 06-12-2007, 10:49 AM
  Thread: Where am I??
Post: RE: where am I??

[quote=Elizabeth25] Actually, those that live on the Perry Vale side are in the REAL Forest Hill. Perry Vale was the first high street and Christchurch (which is now being turned into flats) was the ...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 25,993 06-12-2007, 03:48 PM
  Thread: Where am I??
Post: RE: where am I??

I think we have a winner http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ideal-homes.org.uk/images/lewisham/forest-hill/map-forest-hill-800.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ideal-homes.org.uk/lewisham/...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 25,993 06-12-2007, 03:53 PM
  Thread: Am I a Scrooge but....?
Post: RE: Am I a Scrooge but....?

There was a full brass band belting out the Christmas hits in the Bell Green store last Saturday, that was jolly.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 26,694 12-12-2007, 09:35 AM
  Thread: Where am I??
Post: RE: where am I??

[quote=Ian] [quote=millesens] Oh yes, Ian, you can be proud, humm let's see, "Favorite Chicken and Ribs", the shabby International Call Centre, what about that delighful newsagent that also sells al...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 25,993 06-12-2007, 05:51 PM
  Thread: Am I a Scrooge but....?
Post: RE: Am I a Scrooge but....?

I have to say that I feel that Christmas "marketing" seems to have started a little later this year, or is it just me?
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 26,694 12-12-2007, 11:53 AM
  Thread: Am I a Scrooge but....?
Post: RE: Am I a Scrooge but....?

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=Londondrz] I have to say that I feel that Christmas "marketing" seems to have started a little later this year, or is it just me? [/quote] When the 'Back to School' rack...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 26,694 12-12-2007, 11:57 AM
  Thread: Am I a Scrooge but....?
Post: RE: Am I a Scrooge but....?

[quote=SANDY67] hey never mind .... the easter eggs will be in in a couple of weeks !! [/quote] :unsure:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 26,694 12-12-2007, 12:04 PM
  Thread: Am I a Scrooge but....?
Post: RE: Am I a Scrooge but....?

[quote=SANDY67] [quote=Londondrz] [quote=SANDY67] hey never mind .... the easter eggs will be in in a couple of weeks !! [/quote] :unsure: [/quote] oh ok .... perhaps valentines parap...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 28 26,694 12-12-2007, 12:17 PM
  Thread: Thinking of moving to the area
Post: RE: Thinking of moving to the area

Have lived here since 2001 and love the place. Just stay away from Baboonery.:laugh:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 10 11,971 13-12-2007, 09:53 AM
  Thread: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.
Post: RE: 'Incident' at Sainsburys.

I believe, and I am sure someone will correct me, that as we have to register to become a member of this forum it is technically not a public forum.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 11 15,787 20-12-2007, 11:22 AM
  Thread: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.
Post: RE: 'Incident' at Sainsburys.

I think Roz was concerned that the incident may have been crime related as apposed to natural causes (which it turns out it was). I am sure we all sympathise with the deceased and their family.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 11 15,787 20-12-2007, 11:35 AM
  Thread: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.
Post: RE: 'Incident' at Sainsburys.

[quote=Baboonery] I also think it's a bit inappropriate to spend half the post talking about crime and how it may affect you, when there's a bloke lying dead and you've no idea what the cause was. [...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 11 15,787 20-12-2007, 11:39 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill on the tube map!
Post: RE: forest hill on the tube map!

[quote=nevermodern] It's nice to see FH on there, isn't it? Although I think this guy's updated version eradicates some of the mess that's been created by recent amendments, designwise... http://w...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 32 47,116 03-01-2008, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

[quote=TomJames] [quote=roz] As some of you may know this leak caused a serious cut in the electricity supply at the weekend for many of us . For more info cross reference to the separate thread on...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 96 95,297 03-01-2008, 04:58 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill on the tube map!
Post: RE: forest hill on the tube map!

[quote=Sherwood] I think this is the map of the underground/overground. [/quote] Yes it is a map of the underground network but if you look at tube connection that interlink with overland train l...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 32 47,116 03-01-2008, 05:48 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill on the tube map!
Post: RE: forest hill on the tube map!

[quote=nevermodern] I don't think we should read much into that. There's no National Rail symbol on the 'under construction' Woolwich station either. Or at Crystal Palace. Or any other stations 'und...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 32 47,116 03-01-2008, 05:51 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill on the tube map!
Post: RE: forest hill on the tube map!

[quote=nevermodern] You've brought out cold sweats all round <chuckle> [/quote] On a serious note it does seem a little unsettling though.:huh:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 32 47,116 03-01-2008, 06:06 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 1 Manor Mount
Post: RE: House on Honor Oak Road & Manor Mount

[quote=Mrjamon] Whilst jogging past the large vacant period house on the corner of Honor Oak Road and Manor Mount. The one with all the 'To Let' boards outside. I spotted 3 men who seemed to be unear...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 50 58,346 08-01-2008, 12:33 PM
  Thread: Train Attack in November
Post: RE: Train Attack in November

With the overcrowding on our trains I am suprised they all managed to get on a train let alone have room to run amock.
Londondrz SE23 Topics 15 14,827 24-01-2008, 10:01 AM
  Thread: Disruption to trains 28/1/08
Post: RE: Disruption to trains this morning

Left Fh this morning at 7:40 and was at my desk in Bank by 8:00, admittedly it was cold and foggy but nothing like a nice motorcycle ride to freshen ones day. Dont let the train take the strain, it...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 23 22,891 28-01-2008, 02:50 PM
  Thread: Disruption to trains 28/1/08
Post: RE: Disruption to trains this morning

[quote=Elizabeth25] Can we have a thread marked 'Cycle/scooter smugness' where people can post all day about how great their cycle into work is. And leave the train whinging threads to people who are...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 23 22,891 28-01-2008, 04:05 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=pvp] I think at least we can give cans of sardines to the good managers! [/quote] That is a great a great idea.:laugh:
Londondrz SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,344 06-02-2008, 10:40 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

I hate to sound droll but we all new this was going to happen, why didnt the Mayor just demolish the pool and get on with it instead of having a very expensive consultation?
Londondrz SE23 Topics 153 170,631 07-02-2008, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

[quote=gingernuts] [quote=Ciej] But a closed pool is no good at all, no matter how nice it looks. [/quote] This is just a tactic, Sainsbury's used it as I recall. The plan is to spend thousa...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 153 170,631 07-02-2008, 12:03 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=nevermodern] Sorry, but this real overcrowding (from FH station, at least) is something that's only got bad in the last month or so. I've lived in FH for two years now, and the 8.53, for examp...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,344 29-01-2008, 09:26 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=BarCar] [quote=michael] Southern have a helpful poster to inform customers that they are not sardines. http://www.southernrailway.com/main.php?page_id=456 [/quote] And they are now solici...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,344 30-01-2008, 01:32 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=BarCar] [quote=michael] See attachment for the performance figures for December (not meeting targets) [/quote] Did you see this: [quote]Meet the Southern management team Our next regular ...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,344 05-02-2008, 03:49 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount - Abuse of One-Way System
Post: RE: Manor Mount - drivers still at it

[quote=baggydave] Hammering down the hill ignoring the one way upper part of the road - a subject of many postings in the past. Think there may occasionally be police snatch squads, but no permanent...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 143 128,585 06-02-2008, 10:13 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

I wonder if Councilor Best would like to add anything further now that some of us have made our thoughts known?
Londondrz SE23 Topics 153 170,631 08-02-2008, 09:37 AM
  Thread: Manor Mount - Abuse of One-Way System
Post: RE: Manor Mount - drivers still at it

[quote=robwinton] but surely it isn't one way except for the entrance at the top?? I only use the road for access to the car park, but certainly that is what I believed. Wouldn't it make sense to ...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 143 128,585 06-02-2008, 10:38 AM
  Thread: Manor Mount - Abuse of One-Way System
Post: RE: Manor Mount - drivers still at it

[quote=roz] I also experienced this on Monday evening when coming back from Sainsburys- there was a white builders van parked on the left and this pulled out without signalling and nearly crashed int...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 143 128,585 07-02-2008, 09:28 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

[quote=Ciej] Having read the report in full, I think there are clear arguments for a complete demolition and a spanking new facility. This is a shame as I am generally all in favour of retaining vic...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 153 170,631 07-02-2008, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

[quote=michael] From last night's FH ward meeting there is a clear intention to work with the public on the design proposals. It should be possible consult with the public at a number of key stages i...
Londondrz SE23 Topics 153 170,631 07-02-2008, 12:38 PM
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