ClareC

It's certainly good to know this isn't a random incident! Definitely sounds as though the place need's renaming Fabric Towers as suggested by HonaloochieB :) The words screw and loose spring to mind!

:)Annasfield Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LibraCarr Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Some vehicles are covered by a weather > protecter, > > which means the camera cannot identify the > plate. > > Which means if you are a tad late you will miss > > getting caught!. > ================================================== > ======== > > Weather protector? Is that similar to speeding > fine protector? ;-) Its the legal name, without which the manufacturers could find themself in a a spot of bother :)

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Interesting topic. > I have never had a credit card. > I am not rich, I live cheaply and save hard for > the things I need. > And I am fortunate in that I don't have a > mortgage. > However, I recently decided to open a new bank > account with the Co-op and closing my boo-his > Abbey account. > Co-op ran a check and have said there is an > issue. > Not in my opinion there is not. Experian told > them there was an issue and Co-op have stopped the > application there. > How can there be an issue? I don't have a credit > card and my debit card has never been mis-used and > I have never had an overdraft and I have never > borrowed. > I guess the answer is: "Of COURSE there is a > credit issue!" > Why should I have to pay even a mere ?2.50 to find > out what it is and put it right? I did email > Experian but they basically said pay us ?2.50. > Back to topic. GOOD LUCK! Everyone's out to get > you. I am not paranoid; I KNOW they're out to get > me! The problem will be that you havent had credit therefore there is no proof how you manage it ie that you pay on time etc. Ludicrous I know but that is how these things work. The more credit cards you have, the better your credit is provided you pay on time!!! Beware though, the more credit checks you have in a short period weakens your credit record!!

Had you have been carrying a bucket of water to deal with such situations you could have distracted the bouncer by drenching him and made a swift escape, avoiding said beating ;-)

hmmm I grew up in North Kent so not a Londoner but only a stone's throw away. I have been in London for two years now and do love it, however, if I had children I wouldnt want to bring them up here so can understand why people move away. The issue from my childless perspective is education.... I am not a fan of private/public schools, but, from what I have read / seen it would seem that the infant junior schools round here are great but the senior schools leave a lot to be desired unless you go private.

Has anyone had any trouble with the chap who owns / runs Fabric on LL? My house mate wanted to put a post on here after her experience yesterday, I suggested it wasn't a good idea as it was a negotive experience and she is only a lurker to the forum, hence my posting instead. I am also rather dubious about adding it myself given that it involves dogs which are another controversial issue...... but it all was rather odd and I feel a certain amount of responsibility given that it was my dog. Anyway here goes! *ducks for cover * My house mate was enjoying the sun yesterday, her and her friend took my two dogs for a long walk, having walked round Peckham Rye and Dulwich Park they stopped off at the Chandelier for a drink. The Chandelier staff were happy to have the dogs sat outside and brought them both water which they happily lapped up. Upon leaving Chandelier and walking back up Lordship Lane, one of the dogs urinated on the pavement, outside the barber shop just before Fabric. The shops at that end of the lane are quite set back from the pavement and have walled "gardens" separating the shop and a reasonabe garden size area from the pavement. The dog was on the pavement when this happened not anywhere near the shop or its shop front "garden". The chap in Fabric came out and asked my friend if she was going to clear it up, at first she thought he was joking but apologised in true British style. People in the neighbouring shops who had witnessed what had happened were laughing at the whole incident, which reinforced her initial reaction that he was joking. The man in Fabric got irate and demanded that my friend cleared it up and told her he was going to call the police. My friend realised that he wasnt joking after all and said that it would dry very quickly in the sun, she would happily clear it up but as she didnt carry a bucket of water around could he loan her a bucket of water. He wouldnt do so and just continued to shout at her. Eventually realising that reasoning with him / request for water were getting her nowhere she lwalked away. He left his shop (unattended?) and followed her, continually shouting abuse and threatening her with the police. Eventually to placate him she borrowed a bucket of water from the launderette and washed the already nearly dry wet patch on the pavement. I for one cannot stand it when dogs foul on the pavement and owners fail to pick up, I always pick up as do the limited people who walk my dogs. I completely understand and agree with the irritation and annoyance caused by people not picking up faeces, however, to my mind It is not physically possible to pick up liquid. It is most definitely not illegal for a dog to do this and this reaction seems incredible and nothing short of bullying. Indeed bystanders told my friend to ignore him.

LibraCarr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Shouldnt really say this but....... > > Some vehicles are covered by a weather protecter, > which means the camera cannot identify the plate. > Which means if you are a tad late you will miss > getting caught!. > > Just wait until the parking permit plan is rolled > out into East Dulwich in a couple of months! you > will then have to pay to park and have to have > your car taxed as well!. I wish I was a council! Parking permit plan!?!?!?! What parking permit plan? I am just like Indiepanda, brought my car with me to London two years ago and have barely used it since! Admitidely I had a scary moment when I realised half way up the M1 that my road tax had run out! My reminder had gone AWOL - luckily I was only a few days late and a trip to the PO the following day rectified the problem but it was a genuine mistake, occuring presumable from complete lack of use of car!!

Annasfield Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Did you have to pay to do this challenge, or did > the "sponsorship" go towards the cost? :) That's always a controversial one. My ex ran the Everest Marathon for charity, he raised a significant sum and got a fantastic time so achieved two good goals simultaneously. It was only later, over beer, a friend that didnt sponsor him ribbed him about using sponsorship to fund his whims - in actual fact 100% of the money raised went to the charity concerned, he had paid for his entrance, flights, accomodation, in fact 100% of his expenses etc himself, even taking time umpaid leave from work. He was quite put out that that assumption had been made, however, this does seem a common way for charities to "encourage" fund raising. Dont agree with it myself but I suppose they do still get some money. I suppose its OK if the person undertaking the challenge is up front about how much goes to the charity and how much pays for the "challenge".

my old next door neighbour (in ED) referred to herself as a gypsy. I dont know whether she really was or not or but she was proud of her gypsy heritage.

Well done Asset, that is no mean feat!!! Congratulations

dulwichflower Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Clare > I'm still waiting to hear back from Abbey. No > money has been credited back yet. I too am > thinking of writing a letter complaining about the > poor communication. > Flower Hi Dulwichflower, Definitely complain! I heard nothing for a month, the money was then credited back but nothing further said! I complained about the lack of communication (erm none!), the time it took and the general poor handling of the whole incident - namely me being rejected money in London but those in Canada / South Africa happily spending. I received a letter of apology, advised the fraud team were aware and would be looking at their communication and I got ?100 credited to my account. Sounds like the problem hasnt been rectified yet!

Fatest way to Paddington is to catch the 7.15 train to London Bridge from East Dulwich, then get the Jubilee line to Baker street and then the Bakerloo to Paddington. I usually get to Paddington about 7.50 on that route. The tube change is easy its just over the platform.

I have just received a text from the RSPCA, pressure is needed to prevent a badger cull in England. There is a petition which takes two seconds to sign and may make a difference (if your against the culling) http://www.backoffbadgers.org.uk/england/index.php Clare

Sonners Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oooh, thanks for the tip Cassius! Are the trains > quite regular from Denmark Hill to Blackfriars? There are about 4 trains an hour. Some go all the way to City Thameslink which is closer still. The number 45 bus goes from Blackfriars to Chancery Lane and is pretty regular, alternatively it is just a 10 minute walk if you exit the station from the correct exit. The exit you want is to head as though your going to the underground, but bear right down the underpass. Go straight ahead through the underpass, leaving by the steps on the right, the bus stop for the number 45 is straight ahead, or you can walk. If you get your timings right you can do the trip in 35 mins :))

Since living in ED I have worked at Bank, Aldgate, Hatton Garden and am about to start commuting to Newbury!!??!?! Its only for 3 days a week for the first few weeks, after which I will be London based again and at the Strand!

It gets worse! Jack will be consulting his lawyer ;-)

Annasfield Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hmm - my friend has a cat called Marvin. He's > Gaye..... > > I also know of another pet, a dog, who I won't > name, but he clearly has gay tendencies. He even > lived in a house full of gay men and they swore > blind that he was. Anyway, I'll probably get in > trouble now, so I'll be quiet. How very dare you!!! Your in BIG trouble young lady (6)

boosboss Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I guess I'd fit into the dog nutter category. > As well as the usual park walks, Myself and a few > of the other PRP dog walkers also go on walks > together elsewhere,woodland,open countryside, > beaches etc and even go on holiday together > (Pembrokshire holiday). We also get together > locally without the dogs and usually end up > talking mainly about them. > I've organised a Christmas meal for the last three > years for some of the Peckham Rye dog walkers, > where we've had about 40 attendees (without the > dogs) at Anatolia (now closed, so we'll be looking > for a new venue this year). > Some of us also go on rescue forums such asThe > Refuge as well as going to dog shows/events around > the country Crufts/Wag n Bone etc. > We also subscribe to magazines such as Dogs Today > > Most groups of dogwalkers are very approachable. > :) OMG I just looked at the The Refuge, its so sad! I cant register as I only have hotmail / yahoo addresses and cant use my work one, how can you help without being able to register?

Dont really "hang out" with other dog owners but tend to get to know the other dog walkers who walk in the same location and at the same times as you. Dulwich park early in the morning always very popular! How about trying local dog training / agility classes? That would definitely get you dog owners hanging out together! As for the other questions, I dont buy dog magazines etc. I did however buy a dog training book and a book on the particular breed prior to getting a dog to ensure that the breed was right for me and that I knew how to train a dog. I also went to puppy training classes, hunt traing and agility - predominently for obedience and to socialise my dogs.

Thanks Pepsi :) Its handy to know the tried and tested best route! I will take your advice:)-D

annaj Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think the point of the current campaign is to > make people aware of how many units are in each > drink as research has shown that most people > underestimate how many units they drink. > > I don't think that's unreasonable. Whatever you > view on whether the the government should interfer > in our health related decisions, surely they have > a duty to inform. > > Let's see if the research behind the campaign is > reflected on the forum... > Answer this: If a woman drinks half a bottle of > wine each evening with dinner, three large glasses > in the pub on Friday and Saturday and a bottle of > lager on a Sunday afternoon how many units has she > had? @ 51! Thats a lot of alcohol in a week!

dulwichflower Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My abbey credit card has been used in Italy and > Spain over the last few weeks, just received my > statement and was shocked::o. I haven't used this > card for months, as I'm trying to be good. > Anyway, spent most of this afternoon on the phone > cancelling card, then spoke to about 7 different > people (passed on to next person after explaining > situation each time) and then given different > numbers, at one point spoke to someone in > Portugal(?), who didn't quite know how i ended up > speaking to her... who then gave me the telephone > number i had called initially! > > Hopefully it will all get sorted. > > Flower I would be interested in how you have found Abbey? I too was on the phone for ages having to keep calling different people, I then heard nothing further despite calling 2 / 3 times to ask for an update - I was promised call backs from the fraud team on each occasion but they never materialised. Money has just been credited back nearly a month later, still havent heard anything from Abbey though! I have sent them a letter complaining about the poor detection / poor communication / length of time to return money, will let you know what they say !

What route do you take? What is it like traffic wise? I enjoy cycling but so far the idea of negotaiating the rush hour traffic scares me!!!

Thanks everyone :) Seems I have a few options to try out but that the favourite is the E&C route!

I stayed at the cabin and can cofirm it is really beautiful, you wont be disapointed :))