I'm very sorry that Ana's leaving.

I find it hard to believe that there's not a market for shops here though. Jumping Bean seems to be really thriving - it's always busy when I go in there. And Visual Eyes always seemed to be doing well.

I think it must have something to do with the demands of landlords, rather than terrible business conditions. The shops along Brockley Rise don't seem to have the same difficulties.

And we've all seen the hordes that get out at the train station - there are obviously customers around.

Talking of which, the chap who sells papers in the station is looking for a pub to buy with a partner - he was talking about one in East Dulwich recently. I'll mention Bar Equal next time I see him.