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I'm sure bus drivers etc will be fine if the pass has expired. Don't know whether they will work on automatic barriers etc though. When I broke mine (through putting it in my back jeans pocket and then sitting on it) I just told the drivers what had happened whilst I was waiting for a replacement, and they were fine.

claresy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why do they never leave with a neighbour anymore? They still are, in my experience. Maybe it depends on the postie?

St Christopher Hospice shop will take clothes for rags, I think. Best to clearly mark the bag.

Angelina Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've noticed fewer people coughing / sneezing than > usual on public transport. > > Maybe this has actually made them aware of just > how disgusting it is to do that. Quite a pleasant > change. > If you have got a cold ( not Corona symptoms obv) it is impossible not to sneeze and cough. Did you mean sneezing and coughing without covering your mouth? If everybody with a cold stayed at home, the country would come to a standstill! :)

Judging by comments I have seen online, some people say Sharks are wonderful, some say Dysons are wonderful, some say Sharks are rubbish, some say Dysons are rubbish. Have you looked at the Which reviews? Funnily enough I've got a load of stuff in front of me at the mo, because I'm toying with the idea of getting a cordless vacuum, and I see that Which does compare the two (though not necessarily the models you are looking at, I guess).

staplemeg Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sadly just spotted three dead Egyptian goslings at > Peckham park lake. Reported it to the park warden > who agreed it was probably just too early and cold > for the poor things. Oh no :(

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm concerned that I've now got more frog spawn > than my tiny pond can sustain. Can it be re-homed? > If so, does anyone want some? I'd love some if you can spare it (and if I can find a way to stop birds/cats eating it!) I'll PM you!

Shivering swan1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I find it quite appalling that the staff went on > strike at the Ivy House over pay and conditions. > I'll wager that they were already being paid a > decent barstaff wage with it being community > owned, rather than a ruthless pubco like Young's. > I'd have dismissed them all on the spot. Do you actually know the background to this? If not, maybe better not post?

carlafindle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So he's f**ked up another withdrawal agreement :)) :)) :)).

Not sticking the boot in. Just making suggestions. Sorry if they seemed negative. That wasn't my intention.

I hope nobody was hurt?

jimbo1964 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't give a toss about flowers but I do agree > it's characterless.. Particularly if empty. The huge empty space in front of the bar doesn't help. I wonder why the tables seem to be arranged all around the edge. So far as the pub opposite goes, when it was a Harvester I had the misfortune to have a meal there as a mystery shopper. Two things were so bad they had to be sent back (I can't remember what now, this was years ago) and the rest was pretty dire.

diable rouge Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Still, look on the > positive side, it makes a change for him to > publicly acknowledge he's got one of his floozies > up the duff... There is no positive side. There will soon be another person in the world who has half BJ's genes.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think Seabag has been hacked. :))

Thanks Monica I will PM you.

For anybody else interested, the adjustable backrest from the Amazon link above seems excellent (InTexas kindly lent me one to try). Sturdy, quite lightweight, doesn't slip about on the bed, and less than twenty pounds (couldn't find it cheaper elsewhere, though of course I will have to buy something else to get free delivery grrrr). It is quite large, but provided I can find somewhere to store it when not in use, I will be buying one! The cushions are fine but the backrest definitely gives more support. ETA: The backrest fits under the bed when folded! Hurrah!!

You don't have to read it!

I really hope they do better this time round, however the room just feels characterless. It isn't really enough just to put candles on the tables. It wouldn't cost much to have some plants or ornaments on the windowsill, or some cut flowers, would it?

I have kindly been given some sofa cushions, which are great - just the right level of firmness. Plus they match my bedroom colour scheme!

bob Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Saw that last week I thought it might be a refurb > they've been there for years Bob S There's a notice on the door saying they have moved to Greenwich. Edited to say it's Hindwoods I am referring to! I hope whoever moves in will keep the lovely old things at the sides of the door (don't know what they are called!)

I notice katesonic has gone very quiet. No explanation or apology for your bizarre posts, then, katesonic?

malumbu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------ > > I used to love the old Crystal Palace Tavern, > and the amateur quiz. So did I. It was my local. I miss it. But to be fair, it was rarely very busy.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The miserable place Ah. Is this the place who wouldn't take in my parcel in the afternoon, despite having no notices up to say so, and made me lug a really heavy and bulky parcel all the way to Barry Road despite the fact they could see I was practically in tears? The one on Lordship Lane between the Coop and the roundabout? Or is this another miserable one? ETA: Just googled it. Sorry should have done that before. It's a different one. Never had any issues with Kaival then, and sorry they are closing.

I have a number for a local beekeeper, which is 07717 840475 She would probably know if anyone else is missing a queen locally. Not that I know anything about bees :))

Which one was Kaival?