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nxjen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The originators of graffiti as an art form > probably started as 14 year olds doing crap tags. Yep. And I'm going to the Basquiat exhibition next week. Graffiti morphed into art worth millions of pounds and a show at the Barbican. Discuss.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You all scoff but the sad reality is > gentrification continues to divide communities > between the haves and have nots more strinkingly > than ever. There have always been haves and have nots. Have you not noticed?

Yes, Fox, that is copied and pasted from the link I just gave above .....

Abe_froeman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That Spanish Tapas restaurant / cafe on north > Cross Road was only ever open at very random > intervals/. Sometimes it would be closed for > months on end. > > I don't remember the fruit shop being open all the > time either. The Spanish place never properly got off the ground. The fruit shop was open regularly until there were problems with a new landlady, if memory serves. ETA: In neither case was there a deliberate policy to only open erratic hours. I can however think of two examples. One was Jacks, the cafe in Pellatt Road - long gone. The other is the newish crepe place in North Cross Road, which seems to be more closed than open and I can't imagine is going to last long, though I hope I'm proved wrong.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James Barber Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Hi Seabag, > > Community pianos need to be under cover. > > I could sponsor the cover, how much do you need > > Do I get to choose where it goes? It's a permanent cover, surely, as in under an archway or something? And presumably can't be in a residential area?

The pneumonia jab is not an annual one, apparently. If you are over 65 you just need one, which protects for life. I wouldn't have thought a surgery should offer it at the same time as a flu jab, in view of the fact that both of them could have side-effects, but then I'm not a medical professional so who knows. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/pneumococcal-vaccination.aspx

hammerman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've seen terrible road crossings by adults with > primary age children over the years, i.e. not > bothering to wait for the green man or the > lollipop lady/man! If there's no traffic coming in either direction, and no side roads from which a car could suddenly appear, I don't wait for the green man either. And I can't help but wonder what the primary age children think when they see a completely clear road and a load of adults standing like sheep waiting for a red man to turn green. And often it doesn't, because nobody has actually pressed the button ...... It's surely about teaching children traffic awareness and how to stay safe, not following a ritual just for the sake of it.

Siduhe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Reminded of this thread as I'm sitting at the bus > stop by Harris Boys school with an empty coach > (Coaches Excetera) parked up blocking the actual > bus stop where the driver has just refused to cut > his engine off as "he needs it running for the > children". FFS. Needs it running for the children? What on earth does that mean, if there aren't any children on the coach?!

Lolamaxx, hope your baby is ok?

Not much point it being illegal if there are no sanctions and no policing of it. Much like the 20 speed limit :(

malumbu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Curry sauce and chips, in deed great. This was a whole curry, not just sauce :)) Including the rice. With chips as well. And very delicious it was too. Can't remember what the meat was, but there must have been meat, it was very unusual to be a vegetarian in those days. If you were, you probably had to have cheese salad or an omelette, assuming the student caff served such things ...... can't remember .....

Thanks BNG, yes that looks like it. No sign of any sparrows this morning :(

Same here, Loz. And I've just read this: Amongst other things, it says the current vaccines which target specific strains of flu each year basically don't work on people over 65. So I needn't have had my jab yesterday :( Flu vaccine: NHS patients wanted to test 'universal' jab - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41467097

Just seen a bird of prey in my very small garden after hearing wings flapping. Not sure what it was, but it wasn't a Peregrine Falcon. Buzzard? It saw me through the window and flew off before I could get a photo. Only the second time I've ever seen one in the garden. The last one got a starling, and I've never seen a starling in the garden since. Hope the sparrows come back :(

Perhaps the bin is full? Why do that otherwise?

It's certainly the fungus/toadstool season, and many of them are poisonous. They could well be growing on a compost heap. Could the vet do some sort of toxicology test, or would that be prohibitively expensive?

This is from the home page of their website: The Crown & Greyhound is an iconic South London pub, ahead of the game in providing the perfect setting for a unique and memorable drinking and dining experience. Whether it?s a relaxed lunch, a sumptuous Sunday roast, an indulgent dinner or lazy brunch, we offer an enticing and flavoursome menu, focusing on provenance, local suppliers and the freshest of British seasonal ingredients. Our diverse and explorative drinks range includes well-kept cask ales, craft beers, premium lagers and ciders, a seriously seductive wine list and an exceptional selection of artisan spirits ? all served in our laid-back yet vibrant pub atmosphere, complete with authentic interior, outdoor barbecue area and delightful urban beer garden. Our dedicated team are committed to first class service and look forward to welcoming you and helping you unwind? Pity they don't put as much care and inventiveness into their actual food and service :))

What is put on the compost heap? I'm wondering if it is plants which have been sprayed with weedkiller?

bels123 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This might also be of interest, for anyone wanting > to actively try to tackle it - they run action > events in 15 boroughs including Southwark in > partnership with local council - provide training > and then pair people up to approach car drivers > idling to try and encourage them to change their > behaviour. > > https://idlingaction.london/ Thank you for that. I will definitely check it out.

I love sitting outside restaurants on LL. The world passes by. Sod air poisoning :))

:)) :)) :))

dbboy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- I > would not have thought previous Iceland customers > were likely to shop in M&S. I loved Iceland, especially for cheese, free range eggs, frozen fish and frozen veg, all good value. Much to my surprise I also love M&S for its excellent and good value food. I suspect it's not just me who shopped at Iceland and now shops at M&S, especially as the Co-op unfortunately still seems to be quite badly managed.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do you have to be Indian to make a curry? > > This Cafe in Honour Oak guy makes it all yellow > and spicy, and if you closed your eyes as you ate > it you'd swear it was the real thing. > > Even with chips and rice, which is quite a combo. Crikey, that takes me back to my student days, the student caff used to do curry and chips :))

singalto Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think they are great and can't see why a market > stall holder, who is only there one day a week, > should object. Nor me - I would have thought it would have benefited her business if anything - but she was quite vociferous in her objection .......

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------ > > They initially had an innovative Australian chef > Mike hazel, he fought to keep doing the food he > wanted and people loved. He's back in Australia > now. > Lucky Australia. The first time I ate there I wanted to lick the plate, really delicious food.