AlexC

I believe I know the owner of this cat. lamis, I'm presuming this is the post you were referring to from the Wanted section? - http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,722999,725752 She has been informed :))

It would be good to get the facts re: the number of peak Denmark Hill to Victoria trains there will be over the next few years. I do seem to read differing information. It does seem there will be less frequent trains in the near future once the South London line is canned, but I then read it will then go up to more frequent trains than now in a few years time.....but then if these more frequent trains are London Overground trains going to Clapham Junction that's a bit moot to me. I'm only interesed in direct trains to Victoria, because that's what I use every day for my commute. I just want to have the same level of frequency as now to Victoria as a mimimum, and if there are extra trains going to clapham junction in the future, that's a bonus. It would be good to get some sort of concrete forecast of train frequencies over the next 2-3 years as things stand now. I don't mind having less frequency during a remodelling of the local network if it means more direct trains in the future etc..

We heard you the first time...

katie1997 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I can't remember what its called but the > scaffolding on the building works across from > Buckingham Palace looks pretty. Its got a vertical > garden if that's the right way to describe it. > > Maybe the forum could advertise on the new > Forester's Arms billboard if it goes ahead? :)) It's a living wall made by these guys http://www.biotecture.uk.com/

ratty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's fooking horrible. But then so is the Bishop, > so they kind of deserve each other! What, pray tell, is wrong with the Bishop?

I was thinking it would look quite good with a massive "Drink beer here" sign, with a big flashing arrow pointing down towards the door!

RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I also like big butts and I cannot lie. Oh my god Becky, look at her butt. Its so big! ....anyhoo, moving on. Here's a nice positive Iceland story. :)) http://www.metro.co.uk/news/876085-iceland-slapped-with-20k-fine-over-raw-chicken-curry

Vilmos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The only time I have bought cheese that was > mouldy, or cucumber that was rotting or yoghurt > where the pot was cracked was when I shopped at > Waitrose. You don't pay for extra quality at > places like Waitrose and M&S, you pay for the > name. Food at Iceland is just as good and > wholesome as it is in the up market supers, so > long live Iceland on Lordship Lane. > Surely you noticed those foodstuffs where not of the right quality when you put them in your basket?! p.s. you do pay for extra quality at Waitrose. Maybe there are some idiots out there who just shop there for the name, but generally it's because it stocks premium products as well as the normal branded groceries you get at most other supermarkets. I'd have to disagree with you when you say Iceland is just as good quality-wise!!! EDIT: ....and for your reading pleasure: Exhibit A: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/06/08/uk-waitrose-idUKTRE75743320110608 Exhibit B: http://myretailmediablog.com/2011/09/15/iceland-foods-auction-at-risk-as-vulnerable-financial-markets-prevail/ ...who knows what could happen :D

sukhik Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > its alright for some people they got enough to buy > at m&s sainsbury but some people cant like the > aged and poor should shut down m&s waitrose were > they rip of people just thank god you got these > shops like iceland people abroard cant have this > much. eh? :))

w00t - this thread is back! Nothing like the age old Iceland vs Waitrose debate to liven up a Tuesday.

Gimme Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do single men eye 35 year old women with suspicion > (i.e. "do you want a husband and children within 3 > years...")? > Or are there lots of single men out there after 35 > year old women hoping to start families..? > I'm not clear what the situation is - I have a 35 > year old, very eligible, tall attractive sister in > law with a generous, funny personality, and > struggle to understand why she isn't beating men > off with a stick, but then I wonder if the > 'biological clock' argument in mens heads puts > them off. Any opinions??? I wouldn't say there's a one size fits all rule for what single men think. It's fair to say if a woman is into their 30's and beyond, and hasn't been married/had children, you'd presume that's something they'd be after a bit quicker than someone in their 20's etc.. But then to be fair, if a guy is in his 30's and hasn't been married/had kids, he's probably starting to think about that kind of thing anyway. I'm 30, and it's not something that would scare me off these days as it's basically what I'm looking for too, but then I'm sure there are guys my age and older who aren't quite ready for that stuff yet.

If you know someone with an iPhone4 or iPad, you can create your own FindMyiPhone account on there and then use that same account on your 3GS. See here.

I'm a single guy who's 30, but as this gathering seems to involve ladies in their 30s and 40s, it's sounding too much like cougar town for me :)) I'll gatecrash the under 30's event...>:D<

FindMyIphone let's you locate it via GPS, and disable it etc.. but I can't remember if it's configured by default, or if it's something you would have needed to enable. EDIT - looking at this it looks like it's something you need to configure on the phone so may not be much use in this case. I'd recommend anyone who has an iPhone to enable it though. Could come in handy when something like this happens.

Just been watching some bus stops around Victoria station from my desk at work - buses were arriving seconds after it came up as due on the website. Looking good. ....ok, so it's a slow day at work! :)

Hmm, I should have put that in inverted commas! Just playing along to the boring old stereotype mentioned above! ;-) Do individal people really try to change an area (unless they are opening some kind of business)? I think it's a lot more of a gradual process than that. A new business may attract more people, which in turn attracts more businesses of a certain type, which in turn attracts more people who like that sort of thing etc..

Well DulwichFox, whether you like it or not, yuppies like me are part of this community and as I see EDF as an extension to that community, it'd be nice if you could not shoot down anyone who is positive about the community that they live in. Now, I'm off to start a thread about getting a Watirose branch on LL... ;-)

Fox, it's not an English thing to want to move to an area and try and change it. It's just a process that happens in urban areas, i.e. (this)! I fail to see how ED getting some nice shops and resteraunts is some how compareable to the Costas?! So, if you've no intention of moving out why put down the area you live in? It is what it is. If the place was getting filled with chain stores, all the independent places were closing and it was losing it's character I'd be with you but that's not the case. If you get people throwing up in your front garden, you have my sympathies. That must be very unpleasant, but other than that I fail to see what your problem is exactly?

I do really wonder why you live here if that's what you now think of your local area?! I'm sure it was different 10+ years ago. I moved here about a year ago and love the place, but then the "overpriced and rowdy" pubs, "overpriced" restaurants and "arty farty" craft shops are exactly why I did. I think the same would go for most other recent arrivals to the area - and I know plenty of people who've lived here for years who like the way it has changed into the place it is now. This is London - things change. Sometimes areas change and you feel priced out or feel like it's not your sort of place anymore. I'm sorry if that's how you feel, but please don't rain on the parade of anyone who likes to be positive about the area that they live in.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think I prefered ED when it was undiscovered and > shops and pubs catered for local people. So you preferred it when it was the Royston Vasey of SE London? The more publicity the area gets and the more people it brings in, and therefore the more people who can sustain cool shops, bars and restaurants, the better it is IMHO.

For eating, I'd highly recommend the Thai Corner Cafe on North cross road - but make sure you book! It gets very busy at the weekends. Great good, plus it's BYO. For drinking, I'm a fan of the Bishop but there are loads of great pubs on the lane. The Mag and the Plough both do a great Sunday roast. If you fancy going over to Dulwich village, check out the Crown and Greyhound. The new Italian there is really good too - I think it's called Rocca. To be honest, there are too many places to mention. Just go out and explore! :) I've only been living here for just under a year, so I'm still looking for quirky places nearby to try! I'm branching out and exploring around Camberwell at the moment - there's an old-school Greek resteraunt on Camerbwell Grove called 'Vineyard' which has fake vines and grapes all over the ceiling! Food was very tasty. For some sport, I'd recommend the Dulwich college sports club - which is basically a gym that uses the school's facilities outside of school hours. Really good value monthly membership, and never that busy. Played Badminton there on Sunday with a friend, had the whole sports hall to ourselves so played some basketball in between games! ED is a great place to live. Welcome!

It's difficult to know what to believe at the moment. I'm heading home from Victoria. May all be scaremongering going on but as I can work from home I may as well. Reading twitter doesn't help. A constant stream of riot updates contradicting each other!

Not sure if Palmerston has been looted - but it's definitely been bricked. Photo from twitter -> http://t.co/0Y7Vocy

I'm hoping they also widen the main door to the station! It's just about wide enough to get two people through - same with the entrance to the bridge. Always a bit of a squeeze when it's busy with people coming in either directions!

Strangely my premium came down when I moved here from NW London (Queen's Park) at the end of last year. I was expecting it to be the other way round. I'm sure it will be going up at renweal time though - I think that's the case across the board.