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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 37,085 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 39,007 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 26,773 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: Obese
Post: RE: Obese

The percentage but now that you meantion it.........:laugh:
Londondrz Wider Topics 11 9,522 11-03-2008, 07:05 PM
  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: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=Les] I wonder what can realistically be done, about the standard of behaviour of kids in pubs. The mentality from parents in some cases appears to be to treat the whole pub ...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 04-12-2007, 02:37 PM
  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 761 706,279 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 761 706,279 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 761 706,279 04-12-2007, 02:53 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=AMFM] Londonrz - you're missing the point that people are trying to make. The presence of kids is not the issue, it's the presence of kids treating pubs like and restaurants like a playground...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 04-12-2007, 03:12 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: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=Londondrz] [quote=Baboonery] [quote=Les] I wonder what can realistically be done, about the standard of behaviour of kids in pubs. The mentality from parents in some cases...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 04-12-2007, 05:32 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=Londondrz] [quote=AMFM] Londonrz - you're missing the point that people are trying to make. The presence of kids is not the issue, it's the presence of kids treating pubs ...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 04-12-2007, 05:35 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 24,604 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 24,604 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 25,991 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 25,669 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 25,991 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 25,991 06-12-2007, 03:53 PM
  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 25,991 06-12-2007, 05:51 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=robwinton] One last attempt. 1. I didn't say that families had improved security at games. I said that improving security by targeting trouble-makers rather than corallin...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 10-12-2007, 03:15 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=Baboonery] [quote=Londondrz] I find I have to ask the question. Whilst in a pub and having observed children behaving badly have you ever had a word with the parents about the behavior? [/...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 10-12-2007, 03:35 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=seeformiles] In response to an earlier point raised: A friend and I did say something to a group of children at the Dulwich Wood House who were using sticks to bang on a bin by our table, ...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 10-12-2007, 05:54 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=seeformiles] Just to add that I have problems with this assumption that families are automatically going to be a 'civilising' influence on the rest of society. The example above should tell yo...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 10-12-2007, 06:02 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=shzl400] [quote=Ooperlooper] When you have a baby these days, you get ?250 in a Child Trust Fund. How about if they raised that to, for example, ?1000, for parents who have attended a course ...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 10-12-2007, 10:50 PM
  Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=Ooperlooper] Oh...do you mean I've 'hit the nail on the head'? I thought for a moment you felt like hitting nails into someone's (my?) head. Gulp. [/quote] Sorry, got it in the wrong order...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 11-12-2007, 10:06 AM
  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 26,693 12-12-2007, 09:35 AM
  Thread: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?
Post: RE: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?

I had the misfortune of taking the train this morning. I do forget sometimes that whilst the journey time from FH to LB is not long it is an unpleasant experience. Whoever is thinking of reducing the ...
Londondrz Wider Topics 26 27,669 12-12-2007, 09:48 AM
  Thread: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?
Post: RE: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?

[quote=honoracorn] Also, we have but a few more weeks before the East London Line closes, meaning that anyone who normally gets off at New Cross Gate to change will now be staying on all the way to L...
Londondrz Wider Topics 26 27,669 12-12-2007, 10:55 AM
  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 26,693 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 26,693 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 26,693 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 26,693 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: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs

[quote=robwinton] Whilst I may not see eye-to-eye with some of the contributors to this thread, I do defend their right to make their point (even if some appear a little too forceful). I do not t...
Londondrz Wider Topics 143 118,766 13-12-2007, 11:20 AM
  Thread: Where did all these extra channels come from
Post: RE: Where did all these extra channels come from

We have cable and twenty or so new channels popped up the other day. Being suspicious by nature I phoned my cable provider to enquire how much this was costing to be told it was free. So Gift horse an...
Londondrz Wider Topics 6 6,725 19-12-2007, 10:24 AM
  Thread: Where did all these extra channels come from
Post: RE: Where did all these extra channels come from

Thank you for the warning about the carol singers, I shall get the oil on the boil right away!:)
Londondrz Wider Topics 6 6,725 19-12-2007, 10:48 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
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