DulwichFox

It looked like the Jewellery lady had claimed possession of said bench on Saturday by draping a large piece of fabric over it and securing it with a large crocodile clip thingy. Was bound to happen.. DulwichFox

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Charles Notice Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I think this is the Dulwich Forum at its best. > > > > The opening post was to say goodbye and to > bring > > to peoples attention the closure to a long and > > valued shop. Closure was due to an unaffordable > > rent increase. An upgrade of an area does this > > unfortunately. Hence the title. > > > > Not many posts saying how sad this is for the > > owners but it does offer the opportunity to go > off > > on a tangent which I suspect the OP never > realised > > would happen but is par for the course for the > > forum. > > > > I certainly remember how accommodating this > shop > > has been over the years probably to their > > detriment when you find you do not have enough > in > > your pocket. > > > > Mr Patel, many thanks for the past years and I > am > > very sorry you have to close. > > Yeah well it's all been said, goodbye Mr Patel and > his shop. But I hear an artisan wood-fired > launderette is to open on the site. > > And the old ladies of the village will be able to > bring their laden roasting pans, to cook in the > glowing embers over night. Bad timing... Mayor Sidiq Khan has indicated his plan to BAN all Wood Burners.. Foxy.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Cash in Foxy, buy a small flat somewhere. > > Think of all that lovely equity, you must have > easily about a 3/4 of million quid in that gaff of > yours. I had a flat in Dunstans rd which I used to rent out. I owned it for 21 years and lived in it for 16 years I sold it at that point to avoid Capital Gains tax. also got Taper Relief. It's a matter of doing things at the right time. Unfortunately in 2008 the interest rates collapsed and I would of been better off renting the place out. Win some, Lose some. Fox.

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm sure the Fox isn't complaining about the value > of his mortgage free house increasing. > > Gentrification adds value, i'm sure we wouldn't > want degradation in ED would we? House prices across London have fallen by 0.6% in the last quarter Nationwide B.S. and are estimated to fall further. When I had my first Mortgage 1980 ..?15,000, interest rates were 15% and rose to 17% for a short period. Paying ?370 P/M Wages ?400 p/m I had ?30 per month to live on. Now With savings I get no interest so I am like many other older savers are effectively paying for new home owners mortgages. I have lost >?90,000 since 2008. So NO I am NOT happy. Fox

paulu1973 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm sick of this gentrification label. It assumes > that the 'rich' move into an area and get rid of > the so called 'soul' of the community. You'll find > a lot of people move into areas because they see a > future and want to be part of the tapestry, yet > the very thing that attracts them they get > ostracised by muppets such as dulwich fox wishing > for the good old days. Stores come and go all the > time...even in the 'good old days' there were > always favourites that close down. > > Rather than just blaming gentrification, why not > shop more in those stores you love Nice to see that on your very first post you start by insulting people. I'm Honoured you have singled The Fox out. So last year. Take note, I The Fox did not start this thread, but no such insults to Original Poster. DF

JoeLeg Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Safer ? Nicer > > > > There has NEVER in the history of East Dulwich > > been more Burglaries.. Robberies.. Attacks on > the > > person.. > > Bike Crime... Littering ... Dog Fouling .. as > > there is today.. > > > > I have lived in the immediate area for 37 > years.. > > > > > > DulwichFox > > While I don't automatically dispute this, I'd be > interested to know if SE22 and environs are > suffering an equivalent rise in these types of > times as other areas, or if it's something > specific to the neighbourhood. Because if it's a > reflection of crime in general then it's not > really relevant, but if not then that's a > different matter. > > Gentrification is complex. It can rip the heart > out of communities, but sometimes those > communities would be better served by adapting to > changing times. I really miss th Soho of the '90s, > for example, but I'm not sure that it deserved to > stick around. Spitalfields on the other hand, I think is a crying shame. Between 1972 & 1985 I worked at Bishopsgate Telephone Exch. Jerome street just off of Commercial St. I remember The old Spitalfields market. It was a fascinating place. It's dreadful what's become of that place. But the whole area is now unrecognisable. I suppose though, something needed to be done with the area. It has not been done sympathetically. DulwichFox

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Angelina Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > Gentrification tends to be a cleansing of an > area > > making it slightly sterile. > >Or a cleaning of an area to make it safer and nicer. All a matter of perspective, really. Safer ? Nicer There has NEVER in the history of East Dulwich been more Burglaries.. Robberies.. Attacks on the person.. Bike Crime... Littering ... Dog Fouling .. as there is today.. I have lived in the immediate area for 37 years.. DulwichFox

Got a Text to make an appointment for my Jab at Dulwich Medical Centre. They also have 2 Walk-in sessions in October. cannot recall dates and times but usually on a Saturday. I think you need to be registered there. Dulwichfox

Jennys Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Available at pharmacies too under the NHS Lloyd would not do mine last year I'm over 60 and diabetic. Think you need to be 70+ DulwichFox

sally buying Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > After serving the local community for more years > than I can remember Mr Patel's, as he is locally > known. will be forced to close his newsagents shop > due to the rent being put up to unaffordable > levels. > > Bellenden Road as a current "fad road" has not > helped local business once their leases come up > for renewal. > > Loss of a very local and much loved business. > > I wish him well and thank him for all the past > years he has served the community. > > He/Wife will be missed. Gentrification to satisfy the whims of the few (often from out side the local community) to the detriment of people who have lived in the community all their lives. Community Cleansing. It's criminal. DulwichFox

Had 3-4 games where I was sitting on 3 points but lost out to late goals.. Guess that happens to the most of us. :( Foxy

Shame Sainsburys HQ now want to charge us for stocking our FREE local community paper. Thank you to the other local supermarkets who don't! The Peckham Peculiar?http://www.twitter.com/@peckhampeculiar Shame on them. DulwichFox

Tried Flaming Mangal Rye Lane today... Opted for the Lamb Shish. With Rice.. Bulgar wheat.. and Salad. (8 large chunks of tender lamb.) Salad was very fresh and varied but too much for me. Came with Large basket of Naan style bread.. Plenty of Yogurt.. Chilli sauce .. and more than enough Olives Turkish Tea on the house.. came to ?12.50 Very nice food. Very good value. I was stuffed. Large restaurant but lacking atmosphere. only 7-8 people in at 15.00ish. Did not know it was BYOB so did not have a drink. (The do not charge corkage) Will definitely be back. DulwichFox

BrandNewGuy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The lease has, in fact, expired and the council > and the property developers are currently involved > in a legal dispute as to its continuance. The > matter is meant to be resolved by the end of the > year (at about the same time as the developers' > planning appeal for the new stadium and flats), so > I wouldn't expect anything to happen before then. You might have to share the new stadium with Millwall. Lol :) Foxy

JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is that a football match or a joust going on in > the Penge pic > > Some things don't change :) Public Flogging. Small child stole a loaf of bread. There was discipline in those days.. Foxy

N12 Oxford Circus to The Plough DulwichFox

It may be looking for Old analogue channels. My Samsung does that. It switches between analogue / digital when you press the same channel button. If that fails Try a re-tune. DulwichFox

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > DulwichFox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > > I think it is your mind that is clouded. > > > > I was once Vegetarian in the past for about 3 > > years and kept a strict veggie diet during that > > period. > > So you really have no idea the lengths I go to, > to > > ensure animal welfare. > > > > > What has your having been vegetarian in the past > got to do with your preference for cheap takeaway > chicken without enquiring as to its source now? > > And what lengths do you go to exactly "to ensure > animal welfare"? > > We really can have no idea of these lengths, since > you haven't told us. It's clear you aren't a > vegetarian now, let alone a vegan, for example. My concern for animal welfare does not stop with the food I eat. I am concerned for the Welfare of all animals on this planet. Land and Sea. But no one can be expected to obtain a historic record of the animals they eat every time they have a meal. and once again I do not have Preferences for cheap chicken and meat. I do not go on about any work I do for the many Charities I support and the donations I make and the monies I collect. I just get on with it. But while we are on the Subject I will out tonight selling Raffle tickets in The EDT in aid of the RNIB as I have done for the last 12 years.. DulwichFox

robbin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > DulwichFox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I'm as guilty as the next man by eating chicken > > and meat that may not of been reared in perfect > > conditions. > > > > BUT. big BUT I do not get all High and Mighty > > about only eating FREE Range produce when it is > > clear we are ALL > > being conned by the term Free Range and what > it > > actually. > > > > If we eat out, NONE of us can be sure what we > are > > eating. > > > > Foxy > > You can't be conned by the term free range if > (like me) you don't eat meat or factory farmed > animal products such as eggs. If you choose to > eat killed animals then I suppose you have to make > a judgment call on what is truly free range (if > that's your preference). Given your distinct and oft repeated preference for very cheap meat dishes, it is clear that you are not concerned about the farming practices that facilitate such cheap meat. > I'm not judging you - it's your personal choice > which you are entitled to make, but suggesting > people are fools for getting conned by free range > produce (while claiming to be concerned about > animal welfare) might to some people seem a bit > bold in the circumstances. I Have No such Preference for Cheap meat. I eat very small amounts of meat. I tend to eat Prawn or King Prawn dishes in 'Indian' restaurants. Yes Chicken too. and Very rarely Lamb. I have only made reference to what I consider to be over pricing in some outlets. As for it 'being clear' I am not concerned about the farming practices that facilitate such cheap meat. I think it is your mind that is clouded. I was once Vegetarian in the past for about 3 years and kept a strict veggie diet during that period. So you really have no idea the lengths I go to, to ensure animal welfare. DulwichFox

As I understand it, caged Birds (Hens) are used in producing Eggs not as 'meat' Foxy

I'm as guilty as the next man by eating chicken and meat that may not of been reared in perfect conditions. BUT. big BUT I do not get all High and Mighty about only eating FREE Range produce when it is clear we are ALL being conned by the term Free Range and what it actually. If we eat out, NONE of us can be sure what we are eating. Foxy

I have not suggested any deliberate acts of Cruelty by Zippo and the horses look fine. Don't put your words into my mouth. I just think with all the other brilliant acts animal acts are not needed. If Humans want to endanger their lives, then that is fine. DulwichFox

The term Free Range will make people feel better about themselves. People that do not understand what the term means.. DulwichFox.

The term Free Range is virtually Meaningless. There may be small holdings that rear a few chickens. Free Range means that Chickens have access to the outside. Often Thousands of chickens are housed in vast sheds with doors to the outside world. However chickens tend to stay close to their source of food which is generally inside the sheds. Many will stay inside all of their short lives 30 days to 6 months. Do not confuse Free Range with Organic. Not all Free Range chickens are Organic. Although Organic Chickens are more expensive, Free Range has very little baring on quality or price. These chickens 16,000 of them are legally classified asFree Range. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/11/15/article-2508173-196418FF00000578-486_634x389.jpg Source http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2508173/16-000-free-range-chickens-crammed-shed-NEVER-daylight.html DulwichFox

nxjen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Out of interest DF what are your views on other > activities that involve horses for human > entertainment such as sports - racing, > show-jumping, dressage etc - and pulling > ceremonial carriages e.g. for weddings, romantic > rides through parks and funerals. I detest Horse Racing. Disapprove of Show-Jumping and Dressage .. Dressage involves Horses performing extremely unnatural movements. Restraints to hold their necks and heads in uncomfortable / unnatural positions. I am ok with Horses being used in Ceremonial events such as Weddings and Funerals. These Horses are bred to be strong and work at natural speeds which is unlikely to harm them. DulwichFox