Peckhamgatecrasher

I have to admit to being secretly thrilled to need reading glasses. It made me feel grown up and slightly brainy. I'm lucky that both my eyes are the same strength so I can get away with PoundLand's finest glasses. Besides, I'm so squeamish I couldn't even handle contact lenses, let alone an operation.

How do you know what my chutney's like? I haven't a creative bone in my body so the thought of putting a knitted sticking plaster on Peckham fills me with dread. However, I am one person and don't speak for the whole of Peckham - indeed I have been known to be wrong before. One negative, subjective comment shouldn't be enough to piss on the OP's parade. If she passionately believes that yarn bombing will cheer the place up then my cynicism shouldn't put her off.

Morph Outlet

Yup - their logo is on the info slip.

Is RichT the result of a ghastly experiment between Brendan and Ted Max?

I can't help feeling that this is a rather patronising response to what has happened, but maybe I lack creative empathy. Wouldn't it be better to start a knitting circle for 'deprived' kids to give them a skill and access to a wider social circle?

Cagney?

I was at the same gathering as LadyD. It was very encouraging. There is a site if you want to volunteer for mentoring, etc., with existing organisations. [email protected]

Damn - I thought we were going to tell shaggy dog stories in Peckham Square.

What a tit you are. Last time I looked, East Dulwich wasn't a segregated community for either colour of skin or taste in clothing.

"We have seen over the last few months an alarming number of muggings that seem to have been perpetrated by Peckham gang members coming into ED for a bit of thievery." DH, you are talking through your arse here. What proof do you have that these muggings were committed by the good burghers of Peckham? [Damn - in my rage I split an infinitive]

Please don't dicky darling, I quite like the thought of living in a burrow.

Just back from walking dog/trying to buy fags. All shops (except brave Locale) shut up on East Dulwich parade - had to go to L.Lane for my fix. Very nasty atmosphere but choppers are up above now, assume police are on the ground.

Better ban *Bob* from this thread pretty pronto - he's been in a right funny mood that last couple of days.

I discovered "The Silent Library" last night. I'm sure it should only be watched after consuming too much alcohol which makes it hilarious.

Cricket in Belair Park. 'Swots Summer's all about.

Sorry Moos, but KNumbers is correct. Anything up to 1947 is cool, after that ...

Totally not connected, but something I've been thinking for a couple of days after reading too much Ian Rankin: Why do police have to attend autopsies?

WTF is WI? [bSAB]

Sweet peas that smell divine.

I spoke to the owners of the dim sum place the other day: absolutely charming people, I hope to eat there soon and wish them all the best. Threads is brilliant - lovely, young girl with fab second hand clothes and some whizz vintage pieces. My dog was welcomed inside too which is very refreshing. Cheaper than ED Warehouse (which I love) and a great addition to Bellenden Road.

"You will wait anything up to six months for counselling..." That's a trifle optimistic in my experience.

I've driven through Penistone.

Send him to Millwall, Quids, that'll sort him out.

Oh, mille congratulations Otta and Mrs Otta!