katie1997

Wow - how scary is that! Rather them than me, thats for sure.... I will never again moan about my working hazards which consist of not being obsequious enough and risking furious glances for not placing my non-reusable coffee cup in the correct recycling bin.

EDFKs - East Dulwich Forum Killers/Killa's (whateeeever spelling) DLKQs - Dulwich Ladies' Killer Queens (is that too camp?) EDFF - East Dulwich Forum Fighters (?) (you did say menacing names? ) Look, at least I'm not suggesting anything along the lines of: ORSDs - Organic Rye Sourdoughs (hmmmm.....whereabouts are your practice grounds again? ) ;-)

Exactly....I think he has conveniently forgotten there were more companies involved than BP here - and crucially - not British either eg. the cementing contractor, drilling contractor. All the drilling in that area is pretty much in deep-water and was fully authorised by their authorities. Call my cynical but isn't there an election coming up too ...?

DJKQ - I am thinking on it and will get back to you with a killer name. For sure (tu)

well, whats the difference between "sh*t football" not "football sh*t" ? don't answer that. I thought Denmark were pretty sh*t. I think INGE LAND will have to do a lot better if they hope to beat the brilliant DEUTSCH LAND. Hope that meets with your Rubbish Football thread formatting requirements?* *rhetorical question font.

[quote name='woofmarkthedog which end of "Peckham Rye" please...?] Y-es' date=' at the risk of sounding like an inexperienced picnic planner [i'](as if)[/i] who doesn't know her way around South London, or indeed, Peckham Rye park....I was gonna ask PeckhamRose or Charliecharlie for help here? Or anyone on the forum who is coming along? Any helpful suggestions for where to meet on Peckham Rye park?* Cheers. *doesn't have to be OS grid co-ordinates or anything.

citizenED Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Picnic on Peckham Rye, Saturday 17th July - Katie, > it's in my diary. See you there. (It'll be me, my > two little ones, a frisbee and a bucket of Turkey > Twizzlers! citizenED - thats FAB news, cool. :)-D Thank god someone mentioned turkey twizzlers, I'll have you know I'm stocking up on cheeze-stringz and Spam just in case we run out. And I bet we do too (tu) oh frisbee now you are talking...lets just hope Daizie's Timmy Enrique Hallal doesn't show us up ::o

I third that. Where else would I have found out about rice cookers, square plate etiquette, backgammon, book club, recipes and what time it is?* On a serious note, huge thanks to all who are involved in running the EDF. I will love to buy you all a drink xx *to name just a few things.

Er...ok then. So is this the right thread for discussing van Persie's legs? PS. and is there a 'rhetorical question' font? ;-)

[quote=ladymuck Some olives and homemade hoomus to go with PR's homemade bread. And some homemade sundried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs to boot.] Sounds exceptionally yummy. Its making me hungry as I'm reading it. [quote=legalbeagle Ooooh that sounds lovely. I may well be able to attend and will come armed with G&B's pecan pies if I can! Lovely idea Katie. I feel summery already] Great news! OMG G&B's pecan pies, what a fantastic treat...I will, cough, ensure that they are put in a safe place if you do. PS. Looking forward to seeing Little Timmy Enrique Hallal - he sounds adorable, I hope he likes sausages (tu)

dubluke Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'd be up for this! Cool (tu)

JHC - of all the threads to confuse PMs with quoted messages. Sorry. :-$ I'd love some prosecco, I think I need one now :)-D

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[quote name=CharlieCharlie Peckham Rye is the picnic haven so' date=' yes please Katie and not a virtual one!!!] Is it really? Excellent. (I knew that) *tries to look professional* Your pictures are fab, I'm hungry already. Ooooh, yes, lets make it a real one, how about Saturday afternoon on 17 July? Children, pets, long lost aunts - absolutely ANYONE thats wants to come along will be more than welcome.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > will there be spam and pickle sandwiches still for > tea? yes - all requests are being duly noted and will be catered for :)

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Peckham Rye Park, and I'll make the lovely loaves > of bread but I won't make sarnies out of them. Yeah I think Peckham Rye Park would be good too - top-secret prime picnic spot to be disclosed once everyone else on the forum has signed up. PR - your bread sounds F-A-B! Woof - by all means bring hot dogs but you better have some HOT SAUCE to go with them. *sips elderflower drink, turns another page*

Michael Palaeologus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Which chums shall we bring along? Hmmm? Everyone in your contacts/buddy list of course......all welcome, the more the merrier I say.

He'll give anyone thats not within an 8km radius a lift. Then he can have the day orf to do whatever it is he does when he's not driving. So lets see what venue gets the most votes: - Peckham Rye park (selfishly nearest to me and as organiser, well, y'know...) - Dulwich park (or is it really East Dulwich park, I dunno...its nice to cycle through) - Goose green (probably too small for the expected turnout) - Anywhere else thats leafy, green and idyllic (and near me)

Right - I've got the wicker hamper, home-made sausage rolls and pickled onions. What are you bringing along? *reads book whilst waiting, enjoying the sun*

[quote name=Keef. Well quite. This used to be a friendly forum' date=' with disgreements, but ones that were discussed in a polite, and usually funny manner. Now, for the first time, it feels like there are distinct groups of posters, and it's all a bit nasty. I keep on coming back, like you keep visiting you favourite pub, once the glory days have passed, just because you hope that it'll recapture that spark. It's not happening however. I'll probably keep reading and posting because I seem to be unable to just walk away, but it's almost self harm, as this place sucks! I feel really bad for Admin, who has tried to give the community something nice, and useful, only to be constantly questioned by a few posters with chips on their shoulders.] Yes, I agree with you - this thread (and the original one on facebook privacy/spam) doesn't make for pleasant reading on what is intended to be a friendly and local resource. Its a real shame.

Jesus wept. 'Friendly, local forum'. Yeah, whateeeeever... *scans horizon for some perspective* Edited to be clear: refers to the whole thing not the post that appeared above mine whilst I was typing. Oh-kay.....

Man who walk through airport turnstile sideways going to Bangkok. Nuff said.

Er....why not Mick Mac? The only advice I can remember from my mum was to "never trust a man in white trousers". Edited for TMI :-$

*submits application to join SERIOUS FOOTBALL THREAD FOR QUALIFIED EXPERTS LIKE MYSELF* INGE LAND

anyone got any funny or dreadful in-law/meet the parents stories they want to share? The first time I went to have dinner at a boyfriend's parents house (many years ago), they served spaghetti bolognese (!) Which you'd think was difficult enough to try to eat in a civilised manner - except at the time, I was vegetarian. His mother helpfully suggested I pick the bits of meat out. It was torture. Her only alternative was to offer quiche, which you guessed it...had bits of ham in it (I didn't mention this, I just picked them out) :( Disclaimer: apologies to the old skool/everyone on the forum if this has been done before.