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There is a sign outside what was Megan's saying that whatever is replacing it will have an "all day concept." What the (expletive deleted) is an "all day concept", and how does it differ from being open all day? For (expletive deleted)'s sake 🙄

Not quite the same, but I was always bemused by the name of Streatham Common Station, which is a lot further away from the common than Streatham Station is. I recently found out that when it was first built it was called Greyhound Lane Station, and then with various changes of road names etc over the years became Streatham Common Station. Which still doesn't explain it, but is quite interesting (I think, anyway!).

Thanks, I'll try. I don't think I'm near to renewal, but they may do something as I've been with them for so long, if I say I'll look elsewhere at renewal if they don't! What difference does the line speed make? Does it affect the signal at various points through the house? When I changed to fibre, the guy who installed it really resisted having the router where it had been before, at the back of the house, presumably because it would have been a lot more work for him having to run wires through, over doors etc? At the time I was working at the front as my office at the back had become so dark (adjacent loft extension) so I wasn't too bothered, but I've since moved back. I've got those plug in extension things, but the WiFi at the back is now sometimes quite iffy, particularly the printer, which is annoying.

There's one in the For Sale section!

Tercio, do you know how long after delivery the packages were taken? It has been suggested on here before that the thieves may be connected to the person who delivered them. And out of all the potential houses, it does seem odd that they happen to come on the one with a delivery left on the doorstep. This could also explain why vladi's neighbour's boxes have never been taken.

I'm paying £31 pcm for full fibre 300, whatever that is. I'm not sure it's a particularly good deal now, but I did a comparison at the time I went onto it, and it was then. I don't have a landline any more, and my mobile is with iD, who piggyback off 3. I don't usually have any problems, except once a few years back when the whole 3 network (?) went down for quite a long time.

That's terrible 🤬 Was it the same company both times?

I am totally confused. How are mobile networks connected with broadband? Have I missed something somewhere (very likely)?

True, though a couple of years back I did have an issue which they had to sort remotely. I can't remember what it was now, some technical thing.

Up until a couple of days ago, I would have said Plusnet. I've been with them for years and always found them reliable and very good value (whenever I have looked into changing, they have always matched the price), but my WiFi went a bit glitchy the other day. It seems to be ok now, but it has shaken my faith! I had considered changing to Virgin, but it seems to be constantly going down around this area, even after they were supposed to have fixed it?

Sorry to hear this, but I hope you have told the courier companies that their employees should not be leaving packages on doorsteps? I know they have an awful job and are always pushed for time, but that really doesn't excuse it.

Jazzer, I am not completely stupid 🤣 This is what came up from your original link.

The first link doesn't work?

I don't get out much 🤣

The next forum drinks will be on Wednesday 19 November from 7pm onwards, in the lounge upstairs at the EDT (The East Dulwich Tavern, on the corner of Lordship Lane by the Goose Green roundabout). We will have a space in the same area as before (turn right at the top of the stairs and go past the bar). The upstairs bar will be closed, so please buy a drink downstairs before you come up. If you have mobility or other things which make stairs difficult for you, please message me and we can make arrangements to help. Also please message me if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing "old" and new faces! Thanks to the EDT for hosting us!

From what I have read, the reason given for not doing that is that it would take up too much government time which would be better used for more important matters. Whether that's just a convenient excuse, I have no idea.

Oh dear 😮 That's very poor. I hope the solicitor in question is more careful in other aspects of their job ...... In that case, I assume the solicitor realised they had shared the letter by mistake and then somehow reversed the sharing? I don't know if that is possible, but it's the only explanation I can think of. Also, maybe it's possible for Windows and Apple documents to be shared between the two systems? Because documents produced in one system can be viewed in another, otherwise people would only ever be able to communicate with people using the same system? But I'm sure there are people on here who can confirm or otherwise, as I'm just making assumptions.

No. Why would I post something which wasn't true?

Surely that can't be every case of Covid? A doctor wouldn't even know about most of them. Is it just where it's serious enough for hospitalisation? What's the point?

Sorry to be dim, but how would that help if I had a cold? I am not so vulnerable that I need extra protection from the mask itself. Just looked. My masks are from rosimask and have a load of stuff stamped on them including FFP2.

I can't, but I'm sure ChatGPT could, if you ask it! With Windows 11, you can share documents, eg with work colleagues, via a setting. Probably it's the same with iPads etc and the solicitor has accidentally or deliberately shared it with your friend? I'm sure the solicitor can explain it if asked. Hopefully it wasn't an accident!

Yes of course a lot of it is total bollocks. And of course the House of Lords is ridiculous. But the class system etc isn't because we have a "royal family", is it?

Can't remember where I got them, online somewhere recommended by my daughter, but they are cloth and brightly coloured and fit quite tightly around my nose and mouth. I've still got a stock of them. Tissues inside might help a bit, but if you have a very runny nose you basically need to keep removing the mask to blow it. Luckily I have only had to go out once when I've had a bad cold. Sorry, probably too much information.

I agree. Least of the possible evils.