*Bob*

I used to get paint from the shop on Rye Lane till it closed. But I only just recently discovered that Dulwich DIY (on LL) mixes paints as well.

We could petition to have the Harvester replaced with an Angus Steak house.

I too wish there were pubs with original features still left in the area, but once a pub has been mucked about with and its original charm destroyed, there's no going back. Are 'Harvesters' still popular these days?

Huguenot, you seem to have forgotten that the traders on LL are very very special people and have a divine right to continue their business unopposed. I always thought it would be the customers who decided which shops they might like to shop in? And Karter.. if it's originality you want then why another stationers? Maybe because you're not so chummy with Ralon ('the stationer' - remember?) as you are with Greetings?

it's just too delicious for words. "GOT ON THA BUS WIV ME DAY SAY-VAAAAAA"

Brindisa is the best tapas I've had in London of late. Recommended.

"Ginger Jo" - I didn't know the 'Kersal Massive' were in town?! Actually I might just have to watch that again this instant. It made me laugh so much last time I almost fell off my chair. For the benefit of those that missed it:

I liked 'Indie Chick' Emily's '?4000 teeth' - it looks like she's just emptied a packet of Polos into her mouth.

Meat from the butchers. Fish from the fishmongers. Veg from the greengrocers. It's so easy round here. We go to Sainsbury every couple of weeks or so to get bulky and heavier stuff, and stuff we can't get on LL. I do the cooking, Mrs *Bob* does the eating, and little Master *Bob* eats the same as we do (or throws it on the floor). We've invested in an enormous kitchen table which is really coming into its own.. eight or ten for dinner. 12 at a squeeze! Sitting at a table makes such a big difference.

RE proper cooking.. It's a time thing in London, I'm sure. I like cooking and I'm lucky enough to 'work' (ahem) from home (ie I have lots of spare time) so cooking everything from scratch is easy and enjoyable. But if I had to spend 3 hours a day commuting with my nose pressed into someone's armpit you might find me in M&S more often.

Immerse yourself in some goggle-box nostalgia. I can recommend re-visiting 'Robin of Sherwood' - being repeated on ITV3. Go on - treat yourself. "Roooooooo-bin. Rooooooooo-bin. TheHoodedMan... dooo-DOO"

What exactly is 'market fresh' about the Somerfield on LL anyway? Is it the limp bits of fish laid-out on that weird platform with the little fountain trickling over them? Lovely.

We should have 'EDF Big Brother'. Pick 12 forum members and have them stay on their own thread for 3 months. Nominations and evictions as per the tv show. Free set of postcards and a pot of organic jam for the winner.

George Bush speaking about Al Gore: "This guy is so far out on the environmental extreme, we'll be up to our necks in owls and every American will be out of work."

Where do you drink, Louisa? I'd imagine you'd cheer-up any establishment - with your happy-go-lucky outlook on life and general jovial banter.

Don't be so filthy, James.

HA HA Loving the Bush Owls Quote.

Have you ever felt an owl? If you get the chance - give it a try. I was certainly quite surprised (as was the owl)

'Materialistic'.. hee hee!

How much the blushing bride did or didn't spend on a dress is hardly the point here, is it? Whilst I (were I to be a woman, about to get married, etc) wouldn't spend 2k on a dress either, there are plenty of things I have spent big on which others would no doubt consider to be frivolous. Does it matter how much it cost either?! Clare - If it was a ?20 shirt and it came back in tatters with half of another shirt sewn on the bottom, would you smile meekly and say "oh well.. thanks for trying!". If CMS has new owners then you have to feel a bit sorry for them, but surely if you buy a business, you check-out if there are any pending actions or judgements against that business before you cough-up? However, if the company director and secretary are still in their posts (as the article says) then they're still profiting from the business whilst trying to avoid paying-up what they owe. In which case it's hard to feel sorry for CSM at all.

I'm not surprised. That there's cowboy town up there. (Having said that, William Hill next to The Herne was held-up at gunpoint over the weekend, soooo...)

Gosh Pete, How do you cope up there? Surely Ocado will still deliver?! Welcome.

Walsall has a marina. Now that's progress for you.

Moaning about ED on the forum is Louisa's hobby.. A girl's gotta have something to do before 'Trisha' starts.

Come on Snorks, get with the program. All the kidz are using them! :))::o(tu)(6) ((td))