Peckhamgatecrasher

Has anyone mentioned "Randall and Hopkirk" yet? I remember refusing to get in the ambulance to take me to hospital until it was finished!!!

plus fur coat?

Here is a tip: If at first you don't succeed, skydiving isn't for you.

Can your Ena Sharples meet my Elsi Tanner?

Heard today that it is a ?5000 fine to shoot a fox. How unsportin is that?

Sorry Nero - perhaps it was hyped up too much on here? Only reporting honest experience.

Realised I'd posted after not reading the last page. Sorry Keef. Scroll back and you'll know what I was on about.

Mengele better surely?

Let it go Keef.

"As a reference to the Felix the Cat character, the term "Poindexter" is now applied to people who are overly nerdy, geeky, or bookish." Wikipedia Dear Poinsettia Your cynicism does you no credit. How do churches make their money from children [parents] going to a church school? Please tell cos I work for a church and this sounds like a great scam. We must have a belfry or something that needs your funds (cheques made to Peckhamgatecrasher/Barbados Fund please).

I wasn't too impressed either when I took a friend. V. sweet waiter but completely inept. Waited so long for coffee (sos but I don't like tea). Cakes arrived 20 mins after a long wait, before her tea and then my coffee. Lovely surroundings but wasted when I woz gasping for a cup.

Sorry chaps but I ordered virgin cable and had it installed exactly when they said. I'm in Adys Rd and couldn't get a signal with a booster arial (wonky BBC1, ITV ok and others variable). Also can't get DAB radio to work in any room. My bro has a theory that it bounces back off the tall school building. Virgin did everything they promised for me. I'm b*&&?red when analogue finally goes - how do I get my radio fix?

Never had a problem but then my cat isn't a fussy eater.

Have comb, paper and candle in case of blackout.

Popped in this evening. V. v. sweet people running it. Some curios in the way of fairtrade stuff and persian rose petal pot pourri (slight exagerration for alliterative effect). Some good, tasteful flowers (? - ? as in why in a deli?). The rest wasn't particularly exciting except for some rather yummy looking chocolate brownies. Nothing offensive however - God bless 'em and all who sail in 'em.

New deli in Bellenden Rd, Peckham sells fairtrade shoppers for ?1.50. Similar to Sainsbury's 'hessian' bags but without the advertising.

Louisa - I would have thought an old timer like you would be wedded to Kennedys for yer Lincs Links. Still available in Bromley.

Ultraconsultancy You need to chat up the old Turkish guy who runs the main plumbing shop. He seems to own about 50% of the shops in the main drag. I was looking to open one up and he was quite amenable. I decided not to proceed cos I wasn't sure that turnover would be enough to keep me in the style to which I wish I was accustomed. Frankly I don't know how any shop survives - I reckoned you would have to do about 400% mark up and I don't think that's sustainable in Nunhead.

This is obviously connected with that earlier thread on UFOs. Everyone knows little green men thrive on smelly, green plastic containers.

Also, is it not illegal to not advertise the service charge?

Oh tush people. I'm well into middle age and happily espouse internet banking. Far more convenient (esp with the onset ofarthritis). What I don't hold with is these new-fangled sandwiches. Tuna and sweetcorn? What's wrong with spam?

"He never remembered to bring a basket, always buying carrier bags." excerpt from 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' published 1963. Seems we haven't learned much in 40 odd years!

I suggest you get the cat used to dried food then going away weekends is not a problem - just leave a larger quantity down. In my experience cats just eat what they need (unlike labradors!). This also means that if you go away for longer holidays, someone only need come in once a week. Only potential problem is neighbourhood cats coming in and finishing the food. This can be avoided by using a catflap that works with a special cat collar so only your cat may enter.

East Dulwich Angst thanks so much - you made me late for work! what memories. xx

It's too near to Arsenal. (Sorry Ladygooner)