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I very much doubt it would make much difference to those pedestrians who tend to just wander out wherever they feel like it, usually only a couple of feet away from the Iceland crossing or the Zebra at the roundabout. I've only been driving on a full licence for 7 months, but have covered a lot of ground in that time, East Sussex, Kent, & Norfolk as well as visiting St Thomas' several times yet I find Lordship Lane the most hazardous road and drive anxiously along it from Mount Adon Park to Dog Kennel Hill twice a day, both ways whilst taking my son to school. It's not just the pedestrians, it's cars pulling out of bays without indicating, the motorbikes that travel at full pelt up the wrong side and the cyclists that cut you up left right and centre. I hate it. Someone posted quite recently about a grim faced woman that had refused to stop for a minute to let them cross. That was probably me. Can't stop for you all or else I'd never get anywhere! Although obviously once someone has pushed their buggy out in front of me whilst looking the other way as they chat on their mobile, or any variation thereoff I am forced to.

Nigel is that you?

Dog Kennel Hill is shut

Pigeons - could there be a more annoying bird? My elderly neighbour feeds them loaves of bread 3 or 4 times a day despite several neighbours asking her not to. They blocked my downpipe with moss, and poop all over the window ledges. Whilst being clever enough to know food is on the horizon, they are not quite bright enough to remember which house, so they sit outside my front door waiting (frightening the life out of my son) or if they feel they have waited too long they divebomb my windows! Wish they would bugger off!

I too have had this salesman (oh no I'm not - oh yes you are). He arrived last week at 6pm and when told that I was busy with the children's dinner, he had the cheek to say 'It's a bit early for that isn't it?' I practically had to shut the door in his face to get rid of him.

>:D< Honaloochie your posts always brighten my day!

I think this is the stuff http://www.smartwater.com/Personal.aspx

That's great news. Is it a full lunch or just snacks?

*treads carefully round the hornet's nest* I'm a single parent Cherry.

How awful. This is my local newsagent and they are all lovely people, very friendly and helpful.

I like a nice bit of haddock myself.

I find that if you are pushing a buggy with a rather boisterous child in it the problem never arises, especially if said child is hollering 'Excuse me!" at the top of his voice.

Valerie, The Zutons covered by Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse - Great song!

No problem, always glad to be of service. Good luck with your alcohol free January. *staggers out with the contents of EDOldie's booze cabinet*

Yes EDOldie, there is. Please leave your alcohol in the corner and I will be along a little later to give it my full support.

Howdy Mockney:))

Yes Anna, you got me. I'm a little glowing friend who loves that song!

I'm quite new and hope I will be forgiven for having posted previously without saying hello! Hello!

But Ana broke free, her escape she did make, by making a ladder from sticky backed tape.

Good Luck!

Sure is, they steam their hotdogs with the utmost care.

Glad she made it back.

Yes Mlteenie, travelling by public transport can seriously damage your health. Imagine attempting all of that ^^^^^ in a wheelchair or with a buggy and child.

*grabs some popcorn and settles down to watch the fireworks*

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you're going to need to save twice as much as you think you do. Currently one of our pounds (or quids)is going to cost you just over two dollars. Couch surfing is a refined art, or so I hear, never having surfed nor had my sofa comandeered. First you find yourself a friendly looking pub, then you select a friendly looking group (no shortage of those in ED!) to regale with humourous tales of your homeland, college days etc. It is important at this stage to ensure you have sufficient funds to stand your own rounds, thus coming across as a throughly decent sort. Then just as you are leaving the pub at closing time, someone will ask that all important question "so where are you staying mate?" - that's when you hit them with it! Guaranteed to get at least two offers of a couch!