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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 :))

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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.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Seabag Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > > > > I'm often gobsmacked at the sight of that > coal > > > stuff for sale in winter. It's illegal to > burn, > > > why they don't clamp down on it I don't know. > > > > It's not exactly hidden from view. > > > > > > It isn't coal, is it? > > > > It's smokeless fuel. > > Yes REAL coal often. So often I'm gobsmacked to > say. > > Along with smokeless fuel. Who is selling coal round here?

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > I'm often gobsmacked at the sight of that coal > stuff for sale in winter. It's illegal to burn, > why they don't clamp down on it I don't know. > It's not exactly hidden from view. It isn't coal, is it? It's smokeless fuel.

Nigello Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The only thing you can do is tackle it head-on, > with a smile and an overabundance of politeness > (and caution). If it is a firm, ring the head > office if the driver doesn't do as you ask. The van was unmarked, and the driver wouldn't tell me who he worked for. And I'm afraid I was neither smiling nor cautious. In fact when he wouldn't turn the engine off (and no, it wasn't a refrigerated van) and told me it was my problem if I was feeling ill from the fumes, I shouted at him :( ETA: I'm not proud of this. ETA: Thanks for that info Mark, I shall look it up, print it out, and keep copies about my person to hand to these polluting drivers in future. They shall all know The Wrath of Sue :))

I think they're great! The first time I saw the one near the bus stop, I thought somebody had moved it from North Cross Road! But apparently they are concreted to the pavement. The woman who has the silver jewellery stall in the market is most upset about the seat because it is opposite her stall and she says people sit on it and eat. I don't understand why this should affect her, as there is loads of room between the seat and her stall. If anything, I would have thought it might have encouraged more custom from the people eating, as they can peruse her jewellery from afar whilst having their lunch :)

Is there anything that can be done about vehicles which sit for ages churning out fumes? I was sitting in my front bedroom and became aware of fumes filling the room, even though my windows were closed. I looked out of the window and there was a guy sitting right outside my house in a large van, on the phone with his engine running. I went and asked him to turn it off and he wouldn't. I said the fumes were making me feel ill inside my house, and he told me that was my problem. It was a Vauxhall Vivaro CDTI and I have the registration number. I presume he is working somewhere in this road or nearby. Is there anything I can do about this? Is there any way of reporting it somewhere? The pollution in this area is a real problem, and I have asthma. I hate to think what it is doing to all the small children round here whose lungs are still developing.

I don't have any suggestions re compensation, but I just wanted to say how much I feel for you. I have had so much substandard work done by "builders" etc in my house, and it is absolutely soul-destroying when it is your home and you know exactly how things should be, not to mention the stress and financial cost involved.

Thanks, reminded me I need to arrange to get mine. I'm also in the at-risk group. Just arranged to get mine at a walk-in clinic at my GP on Monday (NHS). Slightly worried as one year I had a really really bad reaction to it and was off work for ages practically unable to move out of bed, however I think it's possible I was already going down with flu when I had the jab, and that possibly the jab made it worse.

ED Light Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bathstore moves on, Tile Giant moves in from next > door, Tool Station comes in after Tile Giant. > > That's more interesting than Simply Food or > Waitrose Speak for yourself! :))

If anybody knows the house but doesn't want to post it on here (fair enough) please could they private message me? I have heard someone shout at the dog to shut up, so I assume it is not just me who is being frequently disturbed.