Peckhamgatecrasher

P Express would be ok, specially if it continued with live jazz tradition. Never heard of the other two. Unfortunately you are probably right, a chain would bring in more footfall than a quirky independent; probably because one isn't intimidated by chains - they are familiar.

M. Dupont rend sa tombe.

Maurice Baring (one of me fave's) wrote a novel called something like "The Lady of Dulwich". Andy McNab who grew up in ED and naturally mentions it in his autobiography, often slips the location into his novels and his band-waggoning comrade Chris Ryan sets his teenage hero in Camberwell. [edit: I was confused m'lud. "Boy Soldier" by McNab has the hero in Camberwell. It's a ripping yarn in the Buchan mould.] I presume ???? is referring to the sainted Muriel Spark. Peckham is also mentioned in "Last Orders".

What's not to like about pink?

Rosie

To the Tower with you both.

How lovely - very Dr Who. Had my morning constitutional in Nunhead Cemetery at 10 this morning, far more congenial, though still had to scrape the ice from my car.

By the way Libra, if you tell Peter about the wine, he will probably discount it for you. I refused to buy cigarettes in there when he hoiked them up arbitrarily so we came to a deal.

Libra, you really are an ********. First, there are no turntables or kilns in the pottery cafe - it is merely a place to paint readymade pieces, they are sent away for firing. Secondly, the nature of addiction is that one can't do without something, so yes, cigarettes are important. Your condescension is quite something to behold: just because I mismanage my money (something ???? has already chastised me for!), why do you assume I am on benefits? I have many good qualities but frugality and abstension are not among them. However, if we are casting stones, why don't you cultivate the virtue of patience in a queue? You could use the time to remind yourself how perfect you are. Edited to appease the lovely Annaj

Lucky 7s is when you take 7 records to spin at The Gowlett pub. Here's the link for Hoopers: Hoopers Quiz

The intergalactic laxative - Donovan

Absolutely loved Life on Mars. Am enjoying AtoA but not as much - I used to wear some of those hideous fashions. Anyone else think she is a dead ringer for Keira Knightley?

Caught Jamie at Home last night on the TV and he rustled up some yummy looking pizzas. One super tip was cooking on a piece of granite which gives a crispy base. If you can, see it on catch up TV otherwise here is the web page Jamie Oliver Pizzas

He was feeling his thriftiest

Say a little prayer for me - Aretha Franklin

When will Mary Poppins be flying in?

the nuns juxtaposed with the underpants is hilarious.

revered leader

asterisks

Hippy Pappy Birthday

river

What about going to the one that we think is selling up at the end of the Green? Name escapes me - The Mirash? It may be a last chance to test it.

ED Feather Thwackers - how evocative.

Heard it on the grapevine - Marvin Gaye

germs