Sue

Just looking at the online reporting site for the Met. Would this come under "crime" (not a crime as far as I can see) or "antisocial behaviour"? I can't see that any other category applies, except possibly "something you've seen or heard"? None of them really seem relevant to the situation.

Humdinger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I tend to chuck them in the normal refuse bin, > they are probably better going to landfill. Why do you think sending something to landfill is better than recycling it?

Thanks both, I was actually outside my house when it happened, so a security camera wouldn't have helped I think. I was at one point worried he was about to get out of his car, but thankfully he didn't.

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One of the most dangerous things about Trump is > that it's becoming harder and harder to feel > 'shocked' by his behaviour. I think we have all > become desensitised to his BS. Completely agree. It's extremely worrying.

Don't assume that just because somebody is an electrician that they will do a good job (I speak from experience). I'd deffo look for somebody with a lot of recommendations on here from people who aren't all (or mostly) first/only time posters. You can see their other posts by clicking on their name.

snoopy17 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What sort of running shoes are best, I currently > run in converse which are not ideal. I've been recommended by a friend to a small running shop in Beckenham who can advise me. However another friend says I can expect to pay around ?90 for a decent pair (AAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH) and that cheaper shoes are not advisable because they don't give enough support (especially at your aka my ancient age, she didn't add). Out with my credit card, then :))

It was a silver Astra, if that rings any bells with anybody. White man maybe late thirties early forties, hard to tell. I imagine he is going round the area looking for "rubbish" which people might want "cleared."

ruffers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have a look at this Sue, I think you can walk if > you want.. > > https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ Thanks Ruffers, I don't think I can do 5k straight off, but it would be good once I'm a few weeks in! GP says I've got to actually go to the surgery and be checked over :( Then I've got to sort out running shoes. Which I have just found out are exorbitantly expensive, grammar. But hey, now I've posted on here I've got no excuse not to do it, have I? :)

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow ! What a vile individual. > Personally I?d call the police, I wonder if this > guy was casing the place. Don't know, I was outside looking at the front because the builders had just left for the day. It doesn't seem worth bothering the police, what are they going to do? If they find the guy and speak to him, it could make things worse for me :( If he was checking the place out, he won't be very happy if he breaks in. I don't even have a TV at the moment - there's nothing of value here at all.

I've just had a "visit" from somebody asking if I wanted rubbish clearance. There is a pile of builder's stuff outside my house. When I said no, the builders were coming back, he said was it all rubbish. When I said I had no idea, he said what a pity I had such a lovely house (it has been boarded up for months and only just unboarded) but was so rude (???) and how about he came back tomorrow and broke all my windows. I said I would take his car reg (which I did) and he said the car wasn't registered to him anyway. Has anybody else had a similar "visit"? I feel very shaken. Not to mention worried about my windows :(

sweetgirl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When I get called telling me I was in an accident, > I ask them how they got the details & then I tell > them I passed away! > > They hang up instantly & I have to say I don't get > called anymore! :)) :)) :))

Just change your password?

Thanks fishbiscuits. Also thanks to those who sent PMs, sorry can't reply until I've made room by deleting some messages :(

Thanks all. Yes far too hot to start now :) Will check out Dulwich Runners. Had to run for the 185 yesterday when I forgot the bus stop outside the Post Office was closed. Did catch it, though :))

So back on topic, does anybody know about local groups please? eg park running groups who specifically do couch to 5K?

Couch to 5K is specifically designed to get people who don't/can't run much at all working up to it gradually over nine weeks. In the first week, you only do 60 seconds of running at a time, interspersed with 90 seconds of walking, for 20 minutes. I haven't dared look beyond that :)) I'm speaking to my GP tomorrow to double check I'm OK to do it. But I'd rather do it in a group as I think I would be less likely to drop out halfway. I don't think I'll start while it's so hot, though :)

Not sure what section to put this in, sorry. Does anybody know of any local groups for this? I will probably need moral support :) https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ I've done a search on here but get a load of threads with couches for sale :)

That's a good result!

yeknomyeknom Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lots of good tips for health including cholesterol > in How Not to Die by Michael Greger. This excellent book is now my eating bible (not to lower cholesterol, just to help improve my general health which has been bad this past year). There is also a separate cookbook which gives a summary of the main book at the start. I've been following the guidelines and recipes for a few weeks now, apart from having a dash of milk in my tea (and when eating away from home if there aren't plant based options that I fancy). I like the fact that the diet recommendations in the book are all based on sound scientific research. Also Dr Greger gives profits from the book etc to charity. There is also a website: https://nutritionfacts.org/

If there's a problem with that forum, why don't you just start another one? Too much work involved?

So if you are over 65 you are excluded? GRRRRRRR I would have been really interested in taking part in this.

Ha ha the person I spoke to at Direct Line had made a mistake, however they are honouring the breakdown quote she gave me for Green Flag, so I'm getting Recovery Plus for ?24 for the coming year :) Plus any admin stuff I can do through Direct Line, so all good :) Now let's hope I don't break down (or the car .... :)) )

Er, no I didn't. Why on earth would I? It's effing July ....

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/umbrella-plants-our-best-tips-for-growing-and-care-240514 Schefflera that get too big or leggy can be pruned back. Pinch growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.

I was in John Lewis yesterday, and their Christmas department is now open - according to the store guide by the escalators. I didn't go up to check it out :))