Sue

Chief Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > East Dulwich laptop squatters make headline news! > 😀 > > http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/cafe-cu > stomer-plugs-in-laptop-kettle-and-toaster-20160414 > 108029 :))

I went to Melange this afternoon, only to find that sadly they had nothing in boxes, only chocolate bars in cellophane bags, which was not quite what I was after, nice though I'm sure they are. They said that they did not do truffles after Easter because nobody wanted them ?!?!?! but would be starting them again in a week or so (too late for me). Since time was getting short, I have ended up with two middle-of-the-road boxes from Sainsbury's, not what I was after at all, will have to wrap them prettily and hope the recipients don't notice they are Thorntons and Green & Black's :(

Probably more importantly, he is looking for a room. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?22,1661276

Did the RSPCA not turn up, then?

JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well its sort of voluntary on the trains - someone > with > a 'baby on board' badge always gets offered a seat > (as > long as people notice). My sister, who is whatever the modern equivalent of registered disabled is, has very poor health and also at the time had pneumonia and was quite weak, was asked to vacate her priority seat on a bus by somebody with a "baby on board" badge who was not obviously pregnant but was quite rude to her. A bit like somebody I knew who was perfectly able bodied but had somehow acquired a "disabled" notice for his car to enable him to park in designated spaces, I think it is easy for somebody to claim to be something they are not in order to get a seat. I'm not suggesting this person was not pregnant, but just because you are pregnant does not make you unable to stand, although it may do. Unless things have changed since I was pregnant in the dark ages :)) (Covers head to avoid flak). When taking a lift at a station to avoid having to walk up the stairs, my sister was also told by somebody with a buggy that she should not be in the lift because it was just for people with children and suitcases !!! I was tempted to suggest that she should get crutches or a walking stick.

maxxi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think the: > > > "Please allow me to sit down > > Expiry [] [] []" > > > -is a bit morbid. :))

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > As someone who's reached their threescore years > and ten, should I have been flattered last night > on the bus in Camberwell to have been sworn at for > "taking up an old person's seat"? What are the "old person's seats"? I thought they were for people who were disabled or heavily pregnant, for example, who find it hard to stand up? Surely just being old doesn't entitle you to a seat? If it does, then I shall immediately claim mine on every bus I enter from now on :))

Chief Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Park somewhere else and catch a bus or cab to the > station please. We don't want you, and other > non-residents, clogging up our roads! So park somewhere else and clog up a road elsewhere? FFS. I assume you leave your car permanently in your road, so that you are not clogging up some other residents' road when you drive to another area?

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > What I'm trying to say is 'we are them and they > are us' and it will change, if we somehow will and > can contribute to that change Yes, well said. And Saffron, yes that too.

Peckhampoet Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > there are some Hope and Greenwood truffles on sale > in one of the pound shops in Peckham. Naturally I > can't divulge which one or they will all be gone > but it does make me smile to see them there! Oh dear. How are the mighty fallen :)

Thanks!

richard tudor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Perhaps actually saying what social strata and > culture the problem stems from might be a good > first step in solving the problem. > > Unfortunately people are afraid to point the > finger. Until that happens you can discuss until > the cows come home. I'm sure there are statistics readily available. How exactly would this be a good first step to solving the problem? What are your suggestions?

Laddy Muck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Is there anywhere in ED I can get chocs which > are > > a bit of a step up from the stuff they sell in > > supermarkets? I'm not looking for massively > > expensive ones > > Not ED, I know, but you could hop on a bus to > Walworth Rd. (or Brixton) and head to M & S. I > think some of the chocs there might fit the bill. > :) Ta!

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > To be fair, supermarkets sell stuff that isn't > just all Cadburys and even Lindt. They're lots of > expensive chocolates in those stores now from > different companies. I have been known to make my > own so as you're looking to spend lots of money on > them I am happy to help you part with your > money.... Depends on the supermarket? The Co-op hasn't got the kind of thing I'm looking for, and I don't recall Sainsbury's having anything much, not that I'm usually looking for chocs in Sainsbury. Sorry, not looking to spend lots of money :)) just want something that doesn't look like it's bought from a service station :)) But I can't tell what sort of price Melange's are, as their website isn't exactly bursting with info .....

Thanks!

Is there anywhere in ED I can get chocs which are a bit of a step up from the stuff they sell in supermarkets? I'm not looking for massively expensive ones, just something which doesn't look like I've been a total cheapskate (as if :)) ) It's times like this I miss Hope and Greenwood. Dog biscuits just wouldn't do.

tasha1, thank you for such an interesting post. All very sad, as you say.

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Sue, > For Veolia not undertaking work correctly for > Southwark Council then you should contact > Southwark Council. Either via 020 7525 2000 or > email [email protected] or go online or > ping me an email. Thanks James. I did email you on 31 March, and attached some pics? I'll copy you in to the email to the council.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I quite liked the Beatles 'I am a walrus '. NOOOOOOOOO Sorry I thought that was rubbish :(

DulwichBorn&Bred Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I can't believe people pay almost ?100 for > leggings which they get red and sweaty in > ....😩 I can't believe people exercise. But then I'm a lazy git :)

???? Wrote: -------------------------- > > Louisa is this 15th or 16th Last nail in the ED > coffin? I'm losing count :))

Play With Fire. B side to The Last Time. Stones, 1965 aaaarrrrggghhh And For Miss Caulker. B side of Animals' Bring It On Home To Me

I'm also needing a new laptop to replace my old Dell. I suggest you google "laptop reviews" (John Lewis will only have reviews of the ones they sell, which is a very limited range) and then also as suggested above go to PC World to look at them in the flesh. My OH bought one online without seeing it first and the keyboard is very flimsy compared to my Dell. You don't need to spend a fortune to get something decent. Just make sure it meets all your present (and foreseeable future) needs and doesn't have any bad reviews.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi James > > Hope you had a great holiday. > > I am having problems with the recycling people > chucking my small brown bin into my small front > garden after emptying it, and each week aiming it > at the same place and breaking more and more off > the same terracotta pot and flowers. > > This has been going on for four weeks now, despite > the fact that there is a clear and separate place > where my bins including this bin are kept. > > I have emailed you about it, as I want to complain > to the council, but I wonder whether anybody else > is having similar problems? I have discovered this morning that it is not the people emptying my brown bin who are doing this, but the people emptying my green bin (and presumably the blue bin as well as it happens every week). This week they have excelled themselves as in throwing the brown bin into my garden they have broken the bin. And they have left my neighbour's green bin in my garden as well as my own. At least that hasn't broken any pots or plants. I have found the contact details for Veolia in Devon Street. Is that who I need to get in touch with, or the council?

Agreed. Plants in excellent condition, friendly people and some interesting garden-related things.