Sue

hoot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I really hope that the trees are replaced as I > hate opening my curtains of a morning to a sea of > huge plastic bins! > > Matt xxxxxxxx Same here. I have noticed quite a few trees in Ulverscroft Road have disappeared over the years, and never seem to be replaced. I had to really push the council to replace the one outside my house (the original one was removed because it was damaged).

hoot Wrote: He in fact gave > me the Latin genus of that particular tree and > many others in East Dulwich! (not remembered I'm > afraid) xxxxxx Gingko biloba? I'm pretty sure from the trunk that is what it was. There are a few other Gingkos planted in Ulverscroft Road. It's an interesting tree with unusual leaves. "Ginkgo biloba, or maidenhair tree, has been described as a ?living fossil? because it is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees older than the dinosaurs."

Keane, that is another issue which is covered in another thread. Absolutely disgraceful and thoughtless, I agree. Poor birds. Judging by what's left of the trunk, this particular tree in Ulverscroft Road was a Ginkgo biloba. According to this website (about the effect of trees on subsidence in clay soil), they have a very low water demand. I'm presuming that's one of the reasons they are planted as a street tree. http://www.ivydenegardens.co.uk/Soil/whattodoaboutsub.html

Thanks all, great suggestions.

Renata Hamvas Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Sue, > I have made enquiries about this one, yes this > tree has been causing subsidence problem and this > is why it has been cut. > > Renata xxxxxx Thanks Renata, but if that tree has been causing subsidence problems then surely so are all the rest of the street trees in the road, and indeed the whole area? It was a very small tree, as can be seen from the diameter of the remaining stump.

This was a very small tree and I can't believe it could have been damaging the house. InTexas, you are right about the bays. I had a pin put through my bay years ago because of cracks caused by differential movement of the bay and the house, but as you say it was because the bay had no foundations. The insurance company didn't even mention the tree outside my house. I am really sick of people just destroying nature. I want to see greenery in my street, not a bloody tree stump. I'm sure it can't have been the council, who would have removed the whole tree I would have thought, not left several feet of it. I suppose whoever did it couldn't be bothered to do the job properly.

Thanks ontheedge. I agree re the little legs and the pushchair, but unfortunately the pushchair/buggy has been given away to a cousin of theirs ...... and she is too heavy to carry!

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One two three four five Bees come buzzing from the hive Six seven eight nine ten Bees come buzzing back again Please tell me buzzy bees Why you buzz so busily Peep inside the hive and see We're making honey for your tea! Thanks Izzy and Flo :)

RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How many of these moaners are fecking us all > forever with their insistence on antibiotics for > the common cold? Tw@ts. xxxxxxxx Eh????

Somebody appears to have taken a dislike to a tree outside 17/19 Ulverscroft Road. There is nothing left but a stump. Can anybody shed any light, because as far as I am concerned this is vandalism :(

BEES! YAY!!! :)

Thanks :)

Jessie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This is for you, Sue: > http://www.travelzoo.com/uk/local-deals/London/Oth > er/59241?utm_source=localdeal_uk&utm_medium=email& > utm_campaign=1509851_html_nationwide_deal%3a59241 xxxxxx That's really kind, but unfortunately I can't buy them now because of weather issues - don't want to sit on top of a bus in pouring rain! Thank you anyway. ETA: Oh, sorry, just seen they're valid for any day, so massive thanks :) ETA: Oh, you have to book in advance online :( Edited AGAIN to say I've just also seen you can't hop on hop off and it's a three hour trip - I doubt there's a loo on the bus, but I'll check. If not, I can't imagine the girls would last three hours ..... !!!

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Unfortunately, it turned out that we did have a > leak. A tiny leak. And that tiny leak cost us > ?500. > > xxxxxxx OMG is this why Thames Water are constantly sending me stuff about insurance, which I constantly bin (sorry, recycle)? Maybe I'll read it next time :))

To be fair, bookhopper, they'd hardly be cooking lasagne from scratch for each order.

El Horn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I saw the fox at about 6pm on the road behind > Dulwich Police station but unfortunately it ran > behind a large bin and was out of my reach. Poor > thing. xxxxxx Are you sure that was the same fox? Surely it's unlikely that it could have got that far? There are loads of foxes about! ETA: If there was a dead fox cub near the school, then I'd have thought that was most likely the one in question as it's quite unusual to see dead foxes around. At least it is no longer suffering.

Thanks all, what a lot of excellent suggestions - we will be spoiled for choice! I know open top buses are very expensive, but may be worth while as a one-off to see the sights and save keep changing buses. I'll check out the cost. Will take them on the underground once so they've been, but otherwise intend to avoid it if possible! And also attempt to avoid the rush hour, though I guess it won't be too bad in August. There was a brilliant thing on in Greenwich park last week as part of the festival, sadly it's finished now as I think they would have liked it - sort of music installation. I need to check out fares for children - do they need oyster cards? ETA: I also intend to take them to this: http://www.lovenunhead.co.uk/events/the-village-hall-experience/ http://thejohnfleming.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/after-only-fools-and-horses-comic-martin-soan-the-village-hall-people/ which looks absolutely brilliant!

TB-tested, I trust?! ETA: My daughter has recently been seriously ill, and one of the things suspected was TB as she had been drinking raw milk (it wasn't, in the end).

Pickle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm happy to lend you a 5 and 6.5 year old for a > week :) xxxxxxx I think I'll have my hands full with "my" two, but thanks for the offer :)) I'm stocking up with fish fingers and baked beans as I type :)) ETA: Thanks, Crystal7 :) ETA: Sorry, Pickle, just realised you meant you'd lend them for the second week!

Thanks both, great ideas! Maybe I should negotiate for a fortnight :)

My granddaughters are staying with me for a week in August, and are very excited to be coming to London (they have only been before for family gatherings). I asked them what they wanted to do and all they came up with was that they'd like to see the parks in London :)) I don't think they have much idea what's here (the little one asked whether it was in England :)) She also does not believe that London Bridge actually exists outside of the nursery rhyme.) I have eliminated the zoo for this year on the grounds that probably the 4 year old will not have the stamina for it, so I don't particularly want to shell out shedloads of money and then not see it all ..... My ideas so far are: The Horniman River trip Open top bus to see the sights (without actually going in them ....) London Bridge (see above) plus Tower Bridge opening Art galleries - kids' activities Science museum - interactive stuff Brixton Market - to see the exotic fruit and veg Oddono's (!) Local adventure playgrounds (thought of a climbing wall as they both love climbing and jumping from mind-boggling heights, but they don't take them that young unless you are a member). Duck and/or pigeon feeding (yes I know, I know) Any other ideas? They're both bright kids, and I don't have a lot of money.

tomskip Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How would you propose catching the fox? I'm afraid > it didn't occur to me that this might be something > I could manage. I felt I had done my bit by > alerting the park manager (who said she already > knew) and trying to find someone who would come > out to it. xxxxxx You did much more than most people would have done, tomskip. Easy for people to say what they "would" have done.

Class A3 restaurant according to the planning application. Anybody know what/who it will be?

Thanks James. For eBooks you don't need to regularly visit the area, as you borrow them online! I've (re) joined the City of London libraries online now, and am going up to the Barbican today to collect my card and pin number, so I don't actually need Dulwich to lend eBooks now :)