Sue

ed_pete Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I guess it depends on how much you value the > lights. If you use them outside and they blow > then the worst that could happen is that the > circuit breaker that your outside socket is > connected to will trip. > Having said that if you have one of those outside > sockets that had a lid that has to remain open > when something is plugged in then I think that you > would need to replace this anyway as obviously it > wouldn't be safe if it rained. If you did change > it then you could put in an external socket that > can be closed with a plug in it and incorporates > an RCD so that only the socket would trip rather > than the whole ring. Thanks, the socket was only installed in March this year but I haven't closely examined it, maybe I should have a better look to see exactly how it works :(

Does anybody know if there's any way of telling (without the original packaging etc) whether a string of fairy lights is suitable for use outside? I know some of mine are and some aren't, but sadly I don't know which ones :( They've been shunted around in the past eg used for gigs, and got all mixed up :( Also, I have an outside socket which I haven't used yet - can this be used in the rain? It has a cover on which obviously would have to be lifted when lights were plugged into it ..... I've only ever used solar lights outside before, but the wires got chewed up by foxes - ah. Just seen a flaw in my plan to have electric lights outside ..... don't want to be responsible for killing a fox .....

rabbitears Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > He was in hospital for six days after being > arrested? Blimey. Was he injured before, during or > after arrest? If he'd raped somebody three times, I hope it was all three. And I'm not a vindictive person. Usually. ETA: Bastard.

You were right then, Fox, so sorry but I can't help. Doesn't that kind of window film mean that you can no longer see out of the window? You can get translucent blinds which let quite a lot of light into the house, and you can see out, but people can't see in, at least during the day ..... depends why you want to cover the windows, I guess :)

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I understood Ruffers as needing window film. The > stuff that covers the window to make it opaque > (frosted effect) > so you cannot see in. ? > Perhaps Ruffers could clarify then, as given the time of year both Horsebox and I assumed he meant this: http://www.stormguard.co.uk/products/Others/m/GLAZINGFILM.htm

Jah Lush Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Wish it was still > a pub.. and The Grove of course. My two nearest > pubs and both of them have closed down. You clearly weren't giving them enough custom, Jah Lush :)

I used it last year for the first time. Can't remember the brand, sorry, but it was a reputable make. Effective to keep out draughts, but if the tape isn't properly fixed all the way round, it soon messes it all up. Plus, I found the tape had stuck too fast in places, and now have adhesive marks all round my window frames. It also looks horrid from the outside if it isn't completely taut everywhere. :(

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry Sue, I overstepped the mark. Apology accepted. There's a pottery competition on t'telly tonight, if you don't like baking :))

peckhamside Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James, can you shed any light on why the works > need to be carried out at night (at presumably > more expense) to 'save disruption to traffic' when > the road is due to be closed anyway, why not work > in the day? The road is still open during the day, isn't it? Or have I read it wrong?

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well good luck to 'em. > Beats X-factor, strictly come blah blah, and the > cake baking bollox. Hey! Leave the cake baking out of this! :))

hellosailor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I believe this came up in a thread here years ago > but when I was about 5 or 6 my mum made me dress > up for a party as a poacher, complete with my soft > toy bunnies stripped of their clothes and strung > upside down with garden twine from a pole. > It wasn't even Halloween, just a regular kids > birthday party. Everyone else went as a princess. I don't usually come into the family bit, but glad I did, that made me laugh so much (though also I really felt for you) :)

I use that launderette as well for big items like duvets. Was able to fit two king size duvets into their largest machine !!! Did not tumble dry there, however, took them home and hung them over the stairwell to dry :)

aerie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Or Lady Isobel Barnett, years ago, tuna I think, > with the aid of a poacher's bag. And she was a JP. > Giving credence to the theory mooted here that if > it's in you to steal you will - unlike most people > who patiently queue in the Coop. Poor Lady Barnett subsequently killed herself because of the shame of the publicity. And since she clearly didn't need to steal groceries, was probably genuinely ill or forgetful.

Join Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Goose is Out Nothing to do with us! I hope the duck or goose is safe :(

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mustard Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I hoarded a lot of the free waste bags. They > have > > come completely apart, split into segments, and > > can't be used now. > > That's because they are bio-degradable.. > I don't think that's why they split. Some of the rolls were faulty batches in my opinion. Some are fine.

Might a vet or other animal specialist be able to advise? Or ask the people at the house which had put out the basket what it had been used for, as that might narrow down the possibilities? Poor you.

I once had a part-time job as a "mystery traveller" on London Buses, and driving was one of the many things I had to assess. If I considered a driver was driving dangerously, I had to phone immediately rather than just reporting it with the rest of the results for that bus. I only had to do it once, but I have a couple of times since reported dangerous driving on buses (you do need sufficient info about the particular bus, eg the run number on its side) and each time I was thanked and told it would be dealt with. I don't think it's true at all that bus drivers are encouraged to speed.

So have the police not succeeded in catching up with them then? Sounds very frightening :(

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Did you actually see how many vehicles and > officers were involved? What has that got to do with it? Or do you have inside information on what the police thought they could potentially be dealing with? As said above - damned if they do and damned if they don't. They can't win.

georgia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It was here: > http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?6 > ,841313,page=30 Are these a regular occurrence again?

mattfarrer1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No it was just a stubborn lady blocking the route > so nobody else could go bye Is that true? What happened in the end, then? I passed by there around that time (on foot, luckily) and there was a queue of traffic right down the road with two cars head to head apparently unable to move. I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often round here, it's like driving down a one-track country lane in many roads where cars are parked both sides and no room to pass something coming in the other direction. Did somebody just refuse to reverse out of the way?

Grok Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The beards, middle classes, and other recent > residents of ED pay with cards for everything, > from a penny purchase plus. Like the Queen thry > don't carry cash ergo businesses do not need to > bank cash regularly. > What a load of bollocks

The people who are saying the police response was OTT are probably the first who would be complaining if the police had not (in their opinion) sent sufficient resources to an incident. The police are damned if they do and damned if they don't, aren't they? Be glad it's not you who has to make a quick decision on probably inadequate information.

solar Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello Sue > The post box outside the newly refurbished post > office is now open again. Thanks, solar!

Calum Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyone know when the Street Art across from the > EDT was defaced? > > I only noticed it this morning. On the legs of the > two boxing men, someone has decided to deface it > with some choice words. > > Real shame. Oh no :( That's my favourite :(