katie1997

iaineasy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Since its pancake day I was thinking of stepping > up to the stove and redecorating the ceiling with > some well flung pancakes, however the first always > sticks why is that? tips n tricks please fair > people of Dulwich! > > Oh and good recipes too. > > over to you. > > hugs > > Iain Yes, its one of the life's great mysteries - the first pancake does always end up a bit rubbish but they get better with practice. Hope yours were a success. As whats been said before - simpler the better, couple of eggs, flour and milk, use butter, hot pan, squeeze of lemon juice and sugar......mmmm. Eat them warm and with lots of hungry people around (tu)

I very much agree with a lot of the posts above. I would argue for bringing back Grammar schools if they offered places to pupils based on academic ability and not on the ability of their parents to pay. It would help if the schools were run by highly-qualified, well-paid teachers rather than governed by politicians/politics... I know someone who pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps (if thats the right expression)- they thrived in an environment that encouraged healthy competition after securing a place at a grammar school (this person is now in their mid-fifties, having repaid much to society as a result of an excellent schooling). Competition seems to be frowned upon these days in schools - even the language we use is afraid of saying things like 'didn't do well/needs to do better/or even you failed the test'.

...the packaging on a certain brand of crisps. When will 'they' learn that its just not right to put cheese & onion in a blue bag or salt n' vinegar in a green one. Grrr.....

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Katie - now that IS irrational IMO !! > > : > Those scarves (ssemingly that all) guys are > wearing that are dark with lighter shaded stripes > along their length AND the silly way they tie > them. KidKruger - I know it is lol While I'm here and we are on the clothing theme...guys who live in cities wearing Hunter wellies with jeans tucked in (please don't ask me to explain why) ...being asked if I want to buy mobile phone top-up vouchers in the chemist. Er..no thank you.

I agree with others about two major issues: security of supply and a need for investment in alternatives/renewables. Also, we would need to get over a lot of planning obstacles for e.g. onshore wind. There isn't a shortage of oil (ok its a big..if) if you count the relatively untouched non-conventional sources but there will need to be research funding and industry investment for emerging technologies to solve the problem of cheap production, using less energy and water. And I am sure I will be corrected on this but haven't the US recently cracked 'safe' nuclear fusion ahead of European scientists? I think there will be a strong push for nuclear (not saying I agree with this approach). A step change in the way we think on energy as a whole - e.g. why do we burn fuel to run cars? The days of the combustion engine could be numbered in future with improvements on fuel cells, better battery range, early adopters to new technologies.

SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When India starts rolling out cars for under a > thousand pounds which they have anticipated, that > is terrifying. They already have - the Tata Nano was launched a few years ago in the Indian market.

Declan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thank you all for your input. I sent my CV for a > free review, via a link on Reed's website I > believe, to the lot who sent me what's below. > Their website is somewhat patronising in that they > state that they will do the CV all for the cost of > only a days wage! hi Declan - on that website, I think you probably just need to look at the 'CV builder' section under 'career tools' and enter all the data and - voila - you have a short, snappy, presentable CV that you can email to yourself. Hopefully.

Desert island discs - the bit where they have to choose a book or song to take to the 'island'...

Declan - I agree with the others, def don't pay for it to be done. Cannot believe how much they tried to charge you too. Someone once told me about the CV information on the Reed (Employment Agency) website. I didn't need use it in the end but it looks really good - there are CV templates, sample covering letters, cv builder tools on there - http://www.reed.co.uk/CareerTools/Default.aspx Hope this helps and best of luck.

Sean and Mockney Piers - thanks so much, that does indeed help. Cheers.

I don't mean to sound dim either but what is the difference between Chrome and Google? :-S I can't tell...and I use Chrome at home and Google at work!? Maybe its just not apparent to me so happy to be corrected if Chrome is much more FAB. Ruffers - hope you managed to solve the problem/errors. Cheers, K.

jaybee82 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Madge?? Sounds like someones been watching a bit > too much Neighbours circa 1989... LOL ....you're right!! Pesky keyboard, I did mean Marge...Doh :))

?? Huh?? I enjoy the forum as I am, not trying to be anything else RD. I am not techie anyway..but nice try too :)-D Roll Deep Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The back door route for 'moderator' status. Nice > try, Katie.

yup...thats the perfect gift for Valentine's RD... *remembers when Homer bought Madge a 'personalized' bowling ball with the letter H*

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Katie, if you look at the bottom right of the EDF > screen, you will find a donate button. Thanks so much Peckhamgatecrasher, really helpful of you but I already found that but i am not on paypal is all!! So I guess not at the drinks, silly me lol:-$

Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but can we donate to the forum at the drinks Georgia?? Not sure what to expect but I will love to be there, sounds like fun :))Cheers k xx

emc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Giggirl, am with you....even though I know it's a > load of old bollocks it still bothers me for some > reason. me too!! And Giggirl...every Sunday in ED feels like that LOL....:)) You could always go out and celebrate Chinese New Year instead or treat it like any other day as said above. Erm....yes there's always the rugby .....:-S Even when I was in a relationship we never "celebrated" Valentine's day in a big way but it is nice to get surprise choccies and do something fun together too. Hope you have fun whatever you decide xx

Tony - so sorry don't know the legalities of this but I concur with the others, if its the wrong registration on the penalty charge notice then it shouldn't apply to you/your vehicle! I would simply ignore it as doubt if they can issue a charge based on this. Good luck and stay away from the badlands of Clapham :)

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If the 'art' is 'removable', then it will be > 'removed' either by those that dislike it or local > kids havig a laugh. > So we'll either have no 'art' or 'half art' where > only the vinyl panels the kids/disgruntled could > not reach remain. Totally agree with you on this KidKruger.

JBARBER Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Katie1997, > Apologiues for not being clearer. I mean a la > Goose GReen in the sense of how the changes to > Goose Green rounabout have been consulted on. > Letters to all homes in an area with specific > options to choose from. We're at the pre full > consultation stage in my mind. Hi Mr Barber - thank you for this, I realise how stupid my post sounds now so it wasn't you needing to be clearer. I understand better now (to think I thought we had to go to Goose Green! :-$). Good to know we are still at the early stages of this consultation. Cheers K

Roll Deep Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I remember when you could buy a pack of Space > Raiders for 10p. Yes they're a whopping 25p now. Disgraceful. They sneakily bump the price up by 5p every so often - they could be 50p before we know it!;-) ...Snickers were called Marathon (but they were already called Snickers in the US).

legalbeagle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyhoo I can't think about it now, I want to > listen to Terry Pratchet. Woo hoo -thanks for the reminder :) p.s. I do love my (dated) ipod though...so not completely immune to the icult ;-)

I don't have one either but I don't think its possible to buy a phone these days that will do nothing else but er..phone. Leaglebeagle - my limited knowledge of them is that you can add applications for pretty much anything - hear a song playing on the radio but forget the name of the band? It can tell you! Need a spirit level - it can do that! Erm...and lots more besides. I have heard that the biggest bugbear with them is that they have a low battery life. I might consider buying one if it had a magic carpet option tho :)

ruffers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've seen things in shop windows in Lordship Lane. Thanks - what did they say? Any info on who organises the consultation(s)? Or future dates etc?

Yes good idea - and I vote for National Sourdough Week the week after (schedule permitting and all that..)