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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?

seenbeen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There could be an explanation- the Cavendish > laboratory is on that site and they used to use a > lot of mercury for their experiments. The mercury > beads used to fall through the floorboards and > vapourise....so when the labs were turned into > offices the staff got mercury poisoning...mad as a > hatter! When I was at school we used to roll mercury around the benches in physics lessons. Which could explain a few things ... :))

alice Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wasn?t there a very good reason why the under 18 > nights were stopped Under 18s are certainly not allowed in the pub now after 8pm, due to licensing restrictions.

The Ivy House is having an open day soon. Maybe you should go, katesonic. https://www.facebook.com/105277386183305/posts/2981024535275228/ You could find out what being a community pub is all about, and help shape its future direction. Meanwhile, perhaps you could share with us all exactly what you mean by your comments above referring to a brothel. You said: "My concern is that a local community resource has become little more than a 'brothel' of an evening. Judging by the way certain staff 'are' appreciated." As a community shareholder, I would like to know exactly what you mean by that, please. Thanks.

WTF? A lot of people put a lot of time and effort into saving The Ivy House from becoming flats. I have community shares in it. I run music gigs there. Lots of community things happen there.Lots of families and kids go there. Please explain what you are on about. Do you know anything about The Ivy House? Maybe you should have a look at its website: https://www.ivyhousenunhead.com/ ETA: their website is currently in a strange shape because their server recently went down and a lot of data was lost. I'm sure they would appreciate it if anybody can offer any help with that!

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hastings, very arty, Folkestone, mixed, Rochester, > perhaps too quiet Rochester has a very strange vibe, imo.

In addition, the household products I have seen being sold by these people are very very poor quality for the price being asked.