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KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was responding to Otta's point which was about > the received PERCEPTION, not about whether > apologies are made. > > ie. > "If people have taken something a particular way, > then it is true, whether intended or not." > > I disagree with that, unless it's qualified with > "true, inside their head". xxxxxxx Yep

Horsebox Wrote: > > 'Welcome to East Dulwich, where our residents make > recycling more difficult than it should be!' :))

ClareC Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If a person is offended the result is the same > whether offence was intended or not. Once that > offence is realised, on the basis it was not > intended, then it can be rectified. Failure to do > so would imply the interpretation is correct. > xxxxxxxxx Absolutely, totally agree.

Rosie Posy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > As an aside the three guys busking, that was a > nice touch, you should go back!! xxxxxxxx Yes, they were great weren't they, a pleasant surprise :) I hope they'll be back too :) First time I've ever heard The Irish Rover in North Cross Road .....

jimmyay Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm certain that there's no engineering on this > line. xxxxxxxx How do you know? If you can demonstrate that there isn't, then a strong case can be made to bring the weekend service back. But I suspect that actually there are works carried out. I agree it's a ******* nuisance, but I'd rather they did engineering works than people were killed due to the lack of them. And unfortunately the weekend is the obvious time to do them.

TheArtfulDogger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > (* the mums and buggies who insist that they > should take the wheelchair spaces despite the fact > their is not enough room to swing a ticket > inspector ! - however NOT all mums are that bad, > just a handful) xxxxxxxxx I think this is unfair. If there aren't any wheelchair users on the bus, why shouldn't mums (and dads - who care for children too) take the spaces? And if you've ever tried to fold a buggy up and then get two kids plus shopping (or whatever) onto a bus, and then try to get it all off and unfold it at the other end, you would know why parents tend to take the whole thing on. I have struggled with a double buggy plus my granddaughters on and off buses in Oxford, and I have only ever found both drivers and fellow passengers to be helpful and polite. Just glad I have never had to do it round here :-S Parents don't deliberately make things awkward for other passengers. They just sometimes have no choice as to how and when they make particular journeys. ETA: And it makes a very stressful experience worse if you have to let bus after bus go by because you can't get the buggy on.

Horsebox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > louloulabelle Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I don't have time to crush cans... > > It takes a few seconds to crush a can. > > How many do you get through in an average day for > it to be such a time consuming task? xxxxxxxxx I just tried to crush a Stella can. After struggling for some time, I gave up. All that happened was I got a slightly squashed can which frankly took up almost the same space as if I hadn't bothered. Perhaps you could give us some tips as you are such an expert, Horsebox?

Rosie Posy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I agree with Sue on the issue of crafts, I paid a > visit to the Blackwater Court Market after I had > spent a while at Northcross Road last Saturday, > and I have to say that I was really surprised at > the difference in the two, nearly all the sellers > at Blackwater Court had stock that had obviously > been made by them with love and care, the > workmanship of some things were really good, and > worth the money being asked, but Northcross Road? > Sorry no, I think the council really need to make > sure the items being sold are really crafted not > just bought in from China etc. xxxxxxxx I bought a bedspread/throw on North Cross Road a few months back after I had a (small!) windfall. Don't get me wrong, I'm very pleased with it, but I was somewhat taken aback to find out later that I could have got an identical one cheaper at the V&A (I think, might have been Tate Modern) shop :-S

Selma Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wanted to have a stall on Saturday selling > Swedish food (specialising on Gravlax ). Was > informed that they don?t grant more food stalls as > shops has complained it takes business from them. > ?Arts and Craft? would however be appropriate. > I live off Nortcross road and I love the fact East > Dulwich is becoming a place for food lovers. > Shame not everyone share my opinion. xxxxxxxx There's nowhere else in East Dulwich selling Swedish food, as far as I know. Yet there's a cheese stall in the market which must surely be in direct competition with the cheese shop just round the corner in Lordship Lane. The council seems somewhat inconsistent. Which shops have complained? Why should they take precedence for customers? Surely competition is a good thing? I think the more food stalls the merrier, I'd rather the option to buy nice food than overpriced so-called "arts and crafts".

Yeh thanks. Just got it back. I couldn't get into downrightnow either when I tried earlier! GRRRRRRR

Please don't let it be just me :-$

northlondoner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue yes: but less of a picture opportunity for any > local media which may be interested .. Eg South > London Press etc Never mind the picture opportunities, surely it's signatures you want?

How many people? The room upstairs at the Mag is good, and I'm pretty sure it's bigger than the one at The Old Nun's Head. You'd have to lay on your own music, but you'd also have to at the Old Nun's Head.

I suddenly can't access my AOL email - is anybody else having problems?

Can you please link to the relevant forum threads, as clearly they may once have been at the top of the page but won't stay there for long? Also, would an internet petition not be quicker and easier for people to sign? xxxxxx ETA: The only CPZ I am aware of that's been raised on this forum is the one affecting parking in the ED Station area - are we now talking about more than that one? Are residents outside the affected zone eligible to object?

the-e-dealer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > and cats! > I was considering starting a be Nasty to Everyone > Thread! xxxxxxx You're extending your Be Nasty To James Barber posts to others, then? :))

1984 springs to mind :-S

cactus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I agree, Brockwell Park fireworks were fantastic > last night. > As it was the 200 year anniversary of Brockwell > Hall, they were extra special - > set to music and lasting 30 mins! xxxxxx They have been set to music before. And 25 minutes (sadly, I looked at my watch!) But I agree, very good - and FREE! Though it was a pity there weren't more 37s laid on, after the first one which came didn't even pick people up from the ED bus stop as it was so full, we walked down to the park, but I wonder how many people missed the display due to not being able to get on a bus and not being able to walk.

I went into this shop for the first time yesterday. I was really disappointed. In my opinion it's selling a load of overpriced tat of the sort tourist shops sell in Oxford Street, only more expensive. Plus a load of Camden Market type tat. I can't really see who their customers are going to be round here. Or is the whole of East Dulwich going to decide that they have a gap in their wardrobe which a patchwork Nepalese jacket will just fill?

We anticipate that the fundraiser will be on a Sunday from 2pm to 9pm so hopefully everybody will be able to come, including those with children (under 12s will be free entry) and those who work during the day. We're just sorting out the venue and the date, and once we've done that we will post more information, either on this thread or on a separate thread. :)-D

awilliams123 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Then why are they going off again tonight? xxxxxxxxx Perhaps because for some people it was the only night they had free to have a fireworks party, or whatever they're doing? I'm gobsmacked by this thread, I must admit. It's not like the whole of East Dulwich has been one big noisy all-night party for weeks!

Brockwell Park. Free (I think!) and has been very good in previous years. Starts 8pm apparently.

Monica, Nyge and I will try to call in tomorrow sometime, probably the afternoon - we have a gig at DHFC tonight and will be very late to bed after clearing up :)) If not it will probably be Monday. When would be the best time for you? We're keen to discuss ideas with you, we were talking about various possibilities last night. Did you know Southwark Council have a free one off fundraising special on Wednesday 1st December? It's in John Harvard Library from 9.30pm to 4.45pm. The contact is Catherine, Tel: 020 7525 3645 Fax: 020 8196 2336 Mob: 07960 311 499 [email protected]. Might be worth giving her a ring just to see if it would be useful for you. Places are limited so you'd need to be quick. :)-D

Can the Plough not claim for it on their insurance?

Monica, would you like The Goose Is Out! to hold a fundraising gig for the community garden? We'd be very happy to do that, just let me know and we'll sort something out. We'd need several weeks to get the musicians together, sort a venue and promote the gig, and it's coming up to the Christmas season, so let's speak soon. Always happy to do something to promote community spirit. :)-D