Bellenden Belle

I am definitely considering this option.... The Belle Carnells went to the time and effort to lay turf this year. We cared for that darn grass like it was a newborn. We go on holiday for one week (Yorkshire - it rained the whole time) and come back to a dead lawn (the person left in charge forgot). Grrrrrrrr.

Just to say what a jolly good choice - the Belle-Carnells have eaten there before. You must have the lamb chops! Be warned though - I think they don't serve alcohol though it may have a byo policy. We can't make it but enjoy.

taper Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > BB > I think > the school, in response to concerns expressed by > others, has reacted proportionately. The school > appears to have sought to deal with the issue > privately with the parents and did not "run to" > the Local Authority. The Telegraph article states : Last week the Schonrocks met the headmaster and said they were told that unless they supervised the journey in both directions they would be referred to children?s services. The couple said they did not blame the school so much as the rules on child protection. So actually it would seem they weren't given the option of a discussion about their children's journey but that a clear ultimatum was given. Choice has been taken away from the parents and so yes, I do think they have a right to publicise that without being called narcissists.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > > School attendance > Babysitting? > Alcohol? > TV Viewing > Actually all those things I think are down to personal choice. From the parent who decides to take their children out of school to travel through to the parent who uses the tv as a babysitter. As for alcohol - I had quite a thing for Harvey's Bristol Cream at aged 5, much to the horror of some visitors to my parent's house - but no one thought it necessary to inform social services. In a work environment we carry out risk assessments and make decisions based on the results. If concerned, I would like to think the headmistress would have had a discussion with the Schonrocks and asked them how they reached the decision and how they had prepared their children. My gut feeling tells me they didn't just open the door one day and go "there you go kids".

You're right quids - some reasonable points have been made. But to bandy words around such as neglect is incredibly damaging to this debate. Parents have the right to make decisions about how they raise their children. And in the majority of cases the rest of us should cease our judgements.

taper Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Seems like > narcissism of the worst kind to me. Yet another criticism we can level at these people we have never met yet have decided to label as neglecters of their children, irresponsible, etc. If they decided to go to the press surely it's because if as a society we are going to run to social services every time a parent makes a decision we don't agree with, then there needs to be some serious debate around the matter. Though that doesn't appear to have happened on this forum where the debate is full of the hyperbolic statements we might expect from an LBC radio phone-in.

???? Wrote: > > But I don't know any 5 year olds who I'd let ride > a bike unaccompanied in London traffic....a > 'learning independence' stage too far for me. But they aren't riding their bike in London traffic - they ride on wide pavements all the way, but for one crossing.

The Roches....Moonswept. I only discovered this group a couple of weeks ago when their song was the opening track to the film Please Give (itself a jolly good recommendation). Lovely and quirky.

Three weeks after our house paid full price for its membership, another citydeal offer comes along! ?17.50 for 1 years Streetcar membership and 2 hours driving in a BMW. Streetcar deal This is the Recommend a Friend Link - so I will get a credit on my account if you use it, but feel free to just google if you prefer.

Bros - Wembley Arena - aged 13. I threw a teddy bear on stage. Bless.

The Sundays - Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Beautiful first album that was followed up with more bland versions of the same.

Is there football on tonight?

The Victoria on Bellenden Road

Has anyone been to this smaller venue at the O2? If so, could you offer me some advice on whether to sit or stand? What's the venue like for vertically-challenged folk? Does the downstairs floor slope? Alternatively what's been your experience of the seating view-wise? Would be most grateful for any replies - nothing makes me more miserable than standing at a gig and not being able to see a thing (Shepherds Bush Empire has to be the worst for this).

Is main earthing a big job Hal? Trying to figure out how much disruption I should expect? Thanks for the links too.

Okay I know this is a strange one, but I've just had an electrical safety check done and it's come back with the following: I need New dual RCD consumer unit and main earthing to be upgraded. So my question - just so I don't sound entirely without knowledge on the phone - is the new dual thing something to do with current regulations and is main earthing the same thing as a total re-wire? And should I be thinking about selling a kidney to get all this done? Any thoughts welcome.

silverfox Wrote: I have little > time for the brown-nose school of thought that > it's a free site and admin can do what they want, > close the thing down to go on holiday etc > It was not so long ago that shops would close for their two-week summer break. Since when did providing any service or transaction to the public mean a person must never put themselves and their family first? Let alone when providing a free valuable service for no cost whatsoever. If Davidh wants an answer to his question he would be far better sending a pm to the administrator than starting a pointless thread such as this. And Silverfox - encouraging deleted posts to be once again placed on the forum is exactly the sort of behaviour that reminds us why moderating this forum must at times be an irksome task.

Okay some one has to ask.....Raymond, have you found love in Upper Norwood?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgXvKurJq2Q Some lovely memories in this gem.

Aged 13. I decided to deliver local newspapers to earn some spare cash. It was one of those free weekly titles and when the 600 copies arrived I decided it was just too much hard work. I needed to get rid of the papers though - to hide the evidence of my bone idleness. So I patiently set about tearing them up and flushing them down the family toilet. Two hours later, I had to explain to the emergency plumber and my most displeased mother, just why it seemed like a good idea at the time.

I managed to spend half a day on Friday with two pairs of contacts in. I assumed I was simply going blind.

Yes - when I lived in another borough (Barnet) we were quoted an awful lot more to do this. And to be fair, there is labour and materials involved to create access which will benefit only the homeowner, so it does seem fair to charge.

http://www.boccadilupo.com/ Bocca di Lupo is great- if you can get a table. Amazing food, charming waiters, and very reasonably priced. Just opposite the Windmill, it's a good location too.

The WalworthGarden Farm holds free courses in all aspects of beekeeping. http://www.walworthgardenfarm.org.uk/taste-honey-beekeeping-course-details

Wise words from everyone above LadyM. This could be the time when your friend needs you the most. No matter how feisty a lady she may well be, facing death cannot be easy. Hold her hand and listen to her - support her decision, and give her the chance to know her wishes have been heard and accepted. Give her the gift of knowing she has made a difference to your life - as she has to your life. With the support of family and friends, you might be surprised at the reserves of courage you find. Good luck and take care.