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The Minkey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- I have a small > pyracantha in a pot which is laden with berries > but so far attracting no interest from the birds. > As I'm trying to plant with the wildlife in mind, > I'd wondered if I'd mistaken its desirability. > xxxxxxxx I think there are various varieties of Pyracantha, is yours the one with orange berries? Just wondered if some varieties are more attractive to birds than others. Re the ducklings at Peckham Rye, there was no sign of them on Sunday afternoon - are they still there? We seemed to visit at the heron's Activity Hour - he was stuffing his beak like there was no tomorrow, what with I don't know - little fishes? Very entertaining and made a change from his usual musical statues pose. Hopefully he hasn't stuffed his beak with the ducklings :-S

Writestuff1810 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi > > First of all, let me say I don't drink and had no > medication! > > I'm really hoping I wasn't the only one to see > this but here goes; On saturday at approx. 9/10 pm > a ball of orange burning light was very visible in > the night sky. It was stationary for minutes and > was hovvering (very high up eg, plane altitude). > This was very strange in itself and unlike > anything I have ever seen before but it gets even > more strange, this spherical object morphed into a > different shape, the shape of a dome, then it > descended out of eyesight. > > I'm sure there's a logical explanation, I'm just > struggling to find one... > Help... xxxxxxxxx We saw it as well that night. Deffo a Chinese lantern. First time I saw one, a few years back, I thought it was a UFO too :-$

Twirly Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kels, you may want to get registered with this > organisation if you?ve had your driving licence > stolen: CIFAS > > MW forwarded my details to CIFAS, who called me up > and we set up security questions which I now have > to answer if I ever apply for credit. xxxxxxxxx I also registered with CIFAS after I was the victim of identity theft a few months back. I'd recommend it for peace of mind.

What is supposed to happen when you trick-or-treat?

Iceland have a security guy, don't they, where was he??

My Girl - Otis Redding

Moths Behaving Badly

thebestnameshavegone Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Welcome to the area. > > Tip: Try 'Lavender' on Northcross Road for a > caramel rooibos that's to die for. 'Sens > d'irr?alisable' at the top of the Lane does the > best foraged porcini and cupcakes in the area, and > The Gowlett is a great place to leave your kids to > run around while you have a quiet afternoon at > home in the garden. xxxxxx OP, just ignore this post :) ETA: That's the above post, not mine, obviously :))

Captain Scarlet Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > was it the grammer police?.....looking out for > exclamation marks? xxxxxx Or possibly the spelling police looking out for mispelling of grammar :))

Working in a Coal Mine - Lee Dorsey

huncamunca Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > another example of a business benefiting ED as a > whole & not just its own pocket. xxxxxxx Eh?

Fending off a moth attack.

Sorry, my fault. Your journey sounds like a bad dream :-S

:)):)):)) They've all gone, hooray!!

Fliss Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes Saila, I remember the IRA bombings, and I was > here too at the time. And Sue, I had no idea big > aeroplanes just drifted along on the breeze... xxxxxxx Eh? I meant, my understanding was that when the wind was in a certain direction, planes approached the airports from a different direction, and hence didn't come over East Dulwich :)) There are forum threads about it :)) And Saila never mentioned IRA bombings? Oh, maybe it's just past my bedtime, think I'll go and chop up some flyers ....

Saila Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/sep/30/british-b > rothers-terror-attack-europe > > they keep harping on about this - perhaps i should > turn the radio off more xxxxxxxxx Well obviously there's always a risk, I just wonder whether there's actually a greater risk than usual at the moment or whether something is expected just because it's been a long time since the last one? I was living in London during the time of the IRA bombs, and it seemed you couldn't go out at all without some scare somewhere - stations seemed to be evacuated on a regular basis, and you were constantly coming across cordoned off areas. I got used to scarpering pretty sharpish. Sorry, off topic.

Fliss Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Nothing in the > skies makes it especially spooky. We always have > air traffic in London. xxxxxxxx Doesn't it depend on the way the wind is blowing, or something, or have I got that wrong? I thought the flight paths varied. Certainly on some mornings there isn't any air traffic.

cate Wrote: I think it should be extended to don't open your door at any time to people you don't know. xxxxxxxxx I think I will just go and be a hermit in a cave somewhere, seems like a better option than expecting terrible things to happen every time I answer the door :-S

Saila Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > could they have been doing a dry-run terrorist > training exercise? just an idea - they keep saying > they're expecting some incident soon xxxxxxx Who keeps saying that? Not saying you're wrong, I have been thinking the same thing for some time, but I don't recall actually having seen or heard anything to that efect. Just seem to be more police about than usual at stations etc..

sheilarose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- And there are a few crocuses > blooming in Horniman Gardens. The world has gone > haywire. xxxxxxxx These may be Autumn Crocuses, or Colchicums? Lots around at the moment :) Though yes, for a long time now flowers have been blooming out of season.

northlondoner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- >> > yes I think I saw a young black guy in streatham > once. But seriously this description could be me. > Ok, apart from the young bit. > > xxxxxxxxxx :)) Good job the description wasn't an ageing white woman, I'd be arrested by now probably :))

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue, > > As someone said, hang a spare key on a hook out of > site of the door. Leaving it in the door may > invalidate your insurance. xxxxxx Thanks - but I have a tiny tiny letter box and nobody could possibly reach the key through it. I will consult my insurance company to see what they say. Another concern apart from fire with not leaving the key in the door is that I may lock myself out. When it's in the door I always remember to take it out with me.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I live in one of the 5 Rd side roads off of > Northcross Rd. > > > I have to park in another street and recover my > car early evening. > > As it is impossible to turn around in the road, > closing North Cross rd would mean > cars could not enter or leave:- > NutField Rd. > Archdale Rd. Lacon Rd. Fellbrigg Rd. Ulverscroft > Rd. > > There would be serious traffic increase on > Crystal Palace rd. > > Like to see the market and have considered > applying for a stall myself. > > BUT !!! To have this on a daily basis would not > be of any benifit to local residents. xxxxxxxx I have mixed feelings about this. I live in Ulverscroft Road and yes there would be problems with parking and traffic flow. On the other hand I love the market and would like to see more stalls, provided the stuff being sold is of a reasonable standard .... even if I can't afford it, I like to know it's there :) I'd also be happy to see stalls there all week.

nehlil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Worrylingly, this could be the same person that > stole a lady's bag on East Dulwich Rd on Friday > night. She gave the same description. xxxxxxx What, "young black male"? Yes, must be the same person then, there's not many of them around :-S

UnderhillOliver Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If your door has a bolt or chain then use it! > Don't leave the key in the door. xxxxx Thanks for some useful tips, but have I misunderstood this? I always keep my front door locked with the mortice lock whilst I'm in the house, but I keep the key in the door. My brother nearly died when a flat he was staying at caught fire at night. The owner had locked the front door, the key was not in it, they couldn't get at the key and they couldn't get out. Luckily they were able to take refuge on a balcony and a neighbour called the fire service in time, but if there had been no balcony that would have been it. ETA: Re the external lights - please be considerate of your neighbours. It is very very annoying to have a mega bright security light shining into your living room or bedroom all night.