Bob Buzzard

Yes, but we could join up together to be temporarily free. I've been here since 2009 in one guise or another. I've put the pHeasant in the freezer - will defrost Christmas Eve.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > At this festive time of year, older people in > society (ME) are sat around at home twiddling > their thumbs waiting for something to happen. > Often left with just a few bottles of Malbec to > keep them going, they find themselves needing to > interact with people. Thousands (ME) of people are > using local Internet forums to socialise and air > their opinions with the outside world, and yet so > many (ME) find themselves locked away like a > criminal in a prison cell (The Lounge), waiting to > communicate (snipe at and ridicule) with newcomers > (yuppies) to the area. This appeal goes out > directly to admin, to allow these isolated folk > (ME) to once more communicate their thoughts with > the larger community. Come on its Christmas, how > would you feel if someone you loved was locked up > in this way? All donations go towards daffodil > restoration on GG come spring. > > Louisa. I've also been locked in The Lounge - let me out as well.

I have a a Rayburn Nouvelle and a Rangemaster - they cover all my cooking needs. Still use gas when camping.

Thanks for the advice - I sent wife to Waitrose this morning and she saw that they have pheasants there - so I'll get her to go back and get one as I can't be bothered queuing at WR next Saturday morning.

My brother is coming to stay for Christmas and says he wants a peasant - I want turkey - might have to get both. Do they have fresh game at WR does anyone know?

Mmm - all these things are like Advent Sunday - signifying the onset of the Christmas SEASON, but actual Christmas itself starts at 3pm on Christmas Eve (via R4) when the lone chorister steps forward. Did anyone realise that none of the choristers know who the Choir Master will select for the solo until the moment just before they have step out, when he points at one of them? Apparently this is done to reduce anticipatory nerves.

Aside from Advent signifying the onset of the Christmas season I think that Christmas actually starts at 3pm on Christmas Eve (via BBC R4) when the lone chorister steps forward into the nave at King's College, Cambridge and starts the solo first verse of 'Once in Royal David's City'. That is when I sit back, reflect, and have a large JB whiskey. What do other people think? Does Christmas also start at the same time for them?

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The problem these days is that these so-called > parents just let their kids run riot and invade > other people's space when you're just trying to > have a cup of tea. > > The problem theses days is that these so-called > parents don't let their kids run riot and invade > other people's spaces when they're trying to have > a cup of tea. > > etc Is *Bob* the alter ego of Bob Buzzard? That's possible suspicious activity paranoia.

Just to say that I'll be doing my new stall (Dulwich Crease) on North Cross Road this Saturday - I'll be selling origami Advent calendars (?7.50) and origami present boxes (?5.75).

Isn't it going to be split into two halls adjoining houses?

Cazz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I lost touch with St John's after the Father > Charles incident. Can anyone tell me if someone > has been appointed in his place? > I worshipped there regularly but have had a hard > time coming to terms with what went before. Interim appointment: Father Bill Jacob (former Archdeacon of Charing Cross and Rector of St Giles in the Fields). Bit of an academic I think.

Saffron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Phone a big company if you want to pay a bomb, or > do it yourself and make a pig's ear of it. > > It needs to be properly raked out, or the new mix > won't hold properly. Also the mix needs to > contain the correct ratio of waterproofer, or it > won't be weatherproof. You need to do it soon, or > it will be too cold and wet. > > Why not get a local independent builder to do it? > I can PM you details if you're keen. :) Thank you for your advice - I'll might get my long ladder out this weekend and pop up onto the roof and see how bad it is and then decide whether or not I need to a call a chap.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > snorks is dogcatdog? > > Don't say he's Blob Bastard > > Please no! It's 'Bob Buzzard'.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I use my jabby porky or sometimes, if especially > animated, a pokey type stick No, I really do need to sort out the pointing on my chimney stack and need some advice.

yes, those shops on Rye Lane in Peckham do hair braids and dreads and similar hairstyles.

Thank you for that advice - the mix of sand/cement - is that 'Roofers' mix' I need to make?

Bob of the Junk emporium is fab - he did my fireplace in the front room for me at a reasonable price and I was pleased with the finished result, though I didn't actually like the fireplace I picked. I burn kiln-dried logs mostly and occasionally house coal.

*Bob* some people say I am your alter ego.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well I too have been confined to the lounge for > months now, and I'm rather liking my time here. I > feel like a squatter who's reluctantly > redecorated, put a few homely items about the > place and is now settled rather nicely. > > Louisa. How lovely, a fellow confined person, I had no idea you are also confined. It's quite frustrating as I do have valid local concerns and opinions as I'm sure you do too.

I was also thinking of adding Japanese clothes folding as I've seen some Japanese people tend to fold their clothes in a very particular style.

I noticed the other day that the pointing on my chimney stack needs doing. It doesn't look like too big a job. I've got a long enough ladder to get onto the roof so I was thinking of doing it myself. Has anyone else had experience of pointing? Can it be a DIY job or do I need to call someone proper like Dulwich Construction?

aerie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > you will all be pleased to know that I finally > realised BB is a nuisance with nothing better to > do than post idiotic nonsense and meaningless > rhetoric. its tiresome?! no wonder normal > residents refrain from posting if this is the > standard, which needs raising, methinks. It isn't > even funny. I am a normal resident with views and opinions I like to express and share.

Zebedee Tring Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One eye's 'igher than the other one. On examination in the mirror this evening they do appear roughly symmetrically placed.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The thing with bob buzzard is there's an element > of likability about him/her. This newbie has > failed on every one of the 7 golden rules. It just > doesn't work. > > Louisa. Thank you Louisa - yes, I am quite likable (I think). P.S. I am no troll despite being confined to the Lounge.

I have two children at private senior school and one at an outstanding state primary as I can't afford to send him to a prep school. I nearly did send the middle one to a state secondary school then decided against it at the last minute. I think a mix of private / state schooling over a 14-year school life cycle is ok.