katie1997

legalbeagle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How about putting up a large sign in the staff > room saying: "There has been a recent spate of > money and other items going missing from the staff > room. Please be extra vigilant." It might put off > the perpetrators, and make them think they are > being watched? Wouldn't cost anything while you > think of a more conclusive way of dealing with it. Benjaminty - sorry to hear of this horrible problem with your employees and I hope you manage to sort it out. I fully agree with what leaglebeagle says above as the first step...does your company have a contract with an employment law firm as they should be able to offer you some good advice on how to deal with this situation? very best of luck and I hope its resolved soon.

Are 'they' really getting rid of curly wurlys....shock horror. What's the world coming to..? Its bad enough that Freddos went up from a reasonable 10p to an absolutely, extortionate.....15p!! As long as chocolate buttons are 'safe'...;-)

Is it bad form to resurrect this thread because its FRIDAY night - yay :)-D

woofmarkthedog Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > katie1997 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > Katie > > A fine list > > May we have " Preferred suppliers " to assist us > I think you can get the sugar from the Franklins deli shop....they have great things in there and are very helpful. The monin syrups I brought from India so not much help lol....but Waitrose stock these things I believe. Not sure where locally though.. On the sourdough note...tried making it 3 times before I moved house but kept on forgetting to 'feed' the starter mix.. PS. Vacuum-packed chestnuts PPS. Matzo-meal (fine and the other type)

sophiesofa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yey someone else who likes the wall! I like the wall too, so much so its never really bothered me the way it is. I might go take a 'special' look at it tomorrow though..... However, thanks go to JBARBER (tu)for bringing the subject to this very useful local forum to instigate discussion and seek our views. Lets all meet in the Palmerston for the consultation :)-D Opnions on public art are so subjective so whatever happens won't please everyone - though thats what makes the world such an interesting place.

maybe its me but I feel that police presence only creates 'tension' for those who have something to hide...no? they never bother me, i'm very glad we have the police, they do a difficult job as anyone dealing with the public will tell you. if this prevents crime then good that we have paid our taxes on something useful for once. maybe we have got so used to not seeing many policy around 'on the beat' that this is scaring us a wee bit too much than it should? the people who go running off about infringement of their 'rights' and so on would be the first to complain if they were a victim.

I am definitely going to make my way to Vals....there are so many nice local independent shops here that I hate using the supermarket...feels so wrong! cheers everyone for this useful local info.

tomdhu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Absolute waste of money. > > A hair-brained idea if ever there was one > -especialy in these difficult economic times. > > There are many more pressing needs to be met - > such as repairing the huge number of new pot holes > in the roads in E.D. caused by the recent frost > damage. > > Come up with more of these silly ideas and you > certainly won't get many votes next time there is > an election. Sorry to be negative but I have to almost fully concur with this too. The trouble with some of the liberal policies are that they sound great in an idealistic world but this sadly reminds me why I don't vote for them. I am sure they DO a lot of good work but this just illustrates nonsense and a waste of money. You will never ever please everyone with any public art installation so good luck with the public consultation. I also agree with Sue - i walk past there everyday and have never seen graffiti so wonder how much this would 'save'. the planting idea is a lovely one with clear benefits IMO.

Shaila - its a great idea and I hope it works out, keep us posted! best of luck xx I am sure computedshorty would make an absolutely amazingly entertaining host too :))

yeah its a tough one mr ben and I sypathise with your dilemma.....not sure what the best way to politely decline is...perhaps you could elaborate on the huge amount of commitments and very little spare time you have these days and put them off asking you. i think the modern role of godfather/mother seems to be buying them really extra-special pressies on significant birthdays...and being there for them if you had to. best of luck!

Nero Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I picked a few pounds of sloes in Lincolnshire in > late October and have made a litre's worth of sloe > vodka and a litre's worth of sloe gin. The vodka > has been maturing for about three months, the gin > only about a month. How long should I leave them? > Is three-four months enough for the vodka? Also, I > am thinking of using the leftover sloes in a fruit > cake or perhaps mixed in with some apples in a > crumble or even on their own with some custard or > meringues. > Anyone with sloe experience? ooh nero lucky you....i used to get sloes from east anglia and they were truly wonderful. made sloe gin and sloe vodka. def keep it for as long as you possibly can and give the bottle or jar a good shake every now and then. you probably don't need to 'mature' the vodka for as long as the gin. i would say minimum of 3 months, better after 6-1yr if you can forget about it. mmmmm enjoy on its own. must confess never used sloes in cooking or baking..drinking only! ;-) have got funny plum type things (been told they are bullace) vodka on the go but as i moved house its still in the packing boxes so relatively safe lol

thought someone has been in my larder reading parts of this thread...:) smoked garlic tabasco marmite smoked maldon salt la perruche sugar cubes (for my champagne cocktails) Monin syrups

I am sure there are exceptions to every rule..and that yours is just fine:) but definitely agree with jaybee82 on this thread!

didn't know where this thread was heading but someone beat me to the wicked witch is dead. I can fully wholeheartedly endorse SSS (Skin So Soft) as giggirl said, the BEST midge-repellent ever. I heard it was used by the military too but no idea whether thats true...Its sold extensively in the Scottish Highlands, don't buy any others..SSS is all you need.

btw seriously hadn't read the previous post...no I am not the man with the funny hat who gets on the 40 lol.. and yes, croutons sound stupid, like cretins...makes me very angry for no reason at all :)

- people who sit next to me on public transport even if there are plenty of other free seats...(thats gotta be irrational right?) - my computer taking more than a nanosecond to perform any task..arghhhhhhhh.

thanks santerme - another great story too. you are so right about it not just being based on emails and text though!! cheers

Ladymuck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry to interrupt you a minute reggie *cheeky > grin* > > > katie1997 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > I think criminalising the membership is wrong, > its > > just giving them a false sense of importance > and > > credence....having lived overseas, I really do > > value the freedom of speech in the UK! > > katie1997, where were you living...and was the > "freedom" very different? > > OK...floor's all yours again reggie... Saudi, India, and yes it definitely has a different feel in the UK/West....we take soooo much for granted I think (not intentionally I just feel differently by my overseas experiences and appreciate more the fact we can peacefully protest, say what we think, dress how we like, do what we want) :) *gives floor back to reggie again*

jack bauer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is It cool or uncool,a thing of the past for > refined gentleman or truly a village people prop. depends what country you live in.....go to India where the moustache is very popular (not sure if its considered to be cool though) and most frequently sported by the male species. over here I personally I think they are considered awful or comical, totally village people....

Hahahaha - you are SO funny!:)) I think I know who you are. I have to say this...you're good but you don't spell like an older person..... And no, I haven't gotten around to buying the bike yet...due to horrible flu. However...I have decided that I would LOVE to own a BeOne (but can't test ride them as they are via internet order only). Reckon the mission one would be a prime target for thieves. Maybe I will get a penny farthing too if you recommend them ;-)

thank you everyone for your thoughts, lots of great advice here and some amazing stories and experiences (esp GSJ57 -wow, what a wonderful story)! for me its kinda like...met someone at an expat event 6 wks before I was due to leave the country so never really got to know each other. But had this feeling that I never wanted to lose touch so its been phone calls/text/emails. Difficult to get to know someone via email though! He is now back in Europe but sadly as he is not from the UK is still based in a different country!! Just wanted to hear experiences and views of others xxxxx btw sorry if my username is misleading (my d.o.b. is most definitely not 1997!!! I am much much much older than that!):) p.s. woof your post was v.funny, hope you are wrong though...

computedshorty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Katie. You are correct in your statement. > > Computedshorty is NOT an old man who has lived in > East Dulwich since 1927 or thereabouts... > > But it is true that; Is a man that had lived in > East Dulwich since 1931. > Computedshorty - really? you lived in East Dulwich since 1931? Amazing. Well I stand corrected. Were there steam engines at East Dulwich station during the war years? > Give me an address or person from my time and if I > know of that place or person will answer your > question.

rosieglow - so sorry to hear about the burglaries and damage to the bike. I bumped into that same gang on Uplands Rd/Hindmans Rd junction on my way home on Fri eve - they were shouting and mucking about by the cars and bins. Police car sat outside that area for ages the following day. Not sure what damage they actually did. They all looked like teenagers to me. Was quite scary walking past them although I was on the pavement and they were in the middle of the road...I hope Crystal Palace Road doesn't go bad and this is a one off incident. xx

Computedshorty is NOT an old man who has lived in East Dulwich since 1927 or thereabouts...

Ladymuck Wrote: > *huge burst of laughter* > > You've just reminded me of that fabulous > comedienne from Iran (sorry forgotten her > name)...she commented once that "the British" > always seemed to get Iraq and Iran confused...and > then went on to say that she couldn't understand > why...distinguishing between the two countries was > easy...she said: > > Iran is the country WITH the weapons of mass > destruction! > > (Well I found that funny). Shappi Khorsandi - and yes I found that line hilarious too. She is totally brilliant, clever and funny. I think criminalising the membership is wrong, its just giving them a false sense of importance and credence....having lived overseas, I really do value the freedom of speech in the UK!