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OK thanks Tallulah71. It was barking again this morning. I understand you probably don't want to fall out with the owner but something has to be done. I do work from home, at least a day or two a week, and it's starting to test my patience. Perhaps the owner does need to know that there are others around who find her dog a nuisance? I'm sorry to hear that she might be struggling - does she need help looking after the dog? I'm already at the end of my tether putting up with months of building noise very near to me and could do without a barking dog adding to that stress.

tallulah71 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If it's the dog I think it is (closer to Overhill > on Underhill) which was barking a lot in his > garden early this morning, I have spoken to the > owner and a neighbour is going to check on him. > It's certainly a lot quieter now he has some > company! Really appreciate you having a quick word with the owner. Some dogs don't mind being left alone but this one obviously does. It barks around the same time every morning now but only intermittently at other times. Hope the owner is responsible and considerate enough to realise it has become an issue/annoyance and doesn't leave the dog alone for long periods in future. Not holding my breath though as it hasn't really stopped. Thanks again though.

grumpyoldman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > sorry, think you need to look again 136 is on teh > corner of Underhill and Dunstens I'm talking about the odd numbers, you're talking about the evens. I should have been more specific. Hope we're still friends grumpyoldman.

grumpyoldman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the 130's are near Dunstens Road Not last time I looked. 130's are between Langton Rise & Overhill Road.

Anybody else fed up with this? Pretty sure it's a house in the 130's (near the brow) but can't knock on any doors until I know which one it is. Frustrating. Barking used to be occasional but is now more frequent, especially early mornings. Amazing that people let this kind of thing slide and say/do nothing about it. We all have different tolerances for noise I guess.

Gadder Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > unlurked Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > daveybigpotatoes Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Like thousands of others I use the 63 twice a > > day > > > and see no reason why we should be > > inconvenienced > > > with a reduced service/ having to get on some > > > ridiculous and no doubt insufficiently large > > > hopper service between Peckham Rye and FHR > due > > to > > > a few inconsiderate NIMBYs. Clearly the works > > need > > > doing and will result in an overall long term > > > improvement > > > Less than six weeks of increased traffic on a > > > street is hardly a big deal - lots of people > > live > > > on narrow roads with busses going past every > > day. > > > Most simple answer - continue to ignore the > > > NIMBYs. > > > > Agree. > > I also agree. Me too. I sense this has very little to do with concerns about safety and more to do with not wanting buses going down your street. Whilst I totally empathise with that, by seeking to change the route all you are doing is making it somebody else's inconvenience - and that is selfish behaviour.

It's a pretty weird set up at HOM - I wouldn't want to live there. You'd have to get on very well indeed with all your neighbours - maybe a little too well. Is it some kind of commune or cult perhaps? It just gives me an uneasy feeling. I sometimes cross the road to avoid walking past it.

I had the same experience - very dry, tasteless and expensive (?1.60) baguette - can't help that the bread is displayed in the front window, in direct sunlight most of the day (amazing the number of places that do this). Also still not convinced by the self-service model in a lot of food shops these days, especially from a hygiene perspective.

Another vote for Turners, Barry Road. Reliable and honest.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > henryb Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Yes children do eat better in restaurants but > that > > is probably because the food is better. > > henryb I now wish there was a "like" button on > this forum, similar to that of Facebook, just so I > can "like" this one comment alone. > > Louisa. I would say the same for all 3 of your above comments Louisa - intelligent and reasonable. Thanks, Rob

XxNikkixX Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Because a dog runs up to u does not in any way > mean its dangerous Defend the dog all you want but the fact is it ran up to him in the first place and that led to the attack by the 2 men. Dogs, dangerous or not, shouldn't be running up to anybody - they should be on a short lead and under the complete control of the owner. There are signs all over Dulwich Park to that effect but the majority of dog-owners ignore them. I have stopped running there now for that very reason.

char1i3 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I found the people in Green and Blue rude once so > never went back in the six or so years that it has > been on Lordship Lane. Good luck to the incoming > people! > > Charlie Me too - gave them a couple of chances but never even got a hello when I walked through the door, let alone help with my purchase. I wasn't surprised to see them fail. Hoping for something better this time.

Fox, those pubs are quieter because (with the exception of the Palmerston, which is a restaurant in all but name) comparatively few people go to them. TGE is busy because it is doing what it does quite well and people want to go there. That's not to say I don't empathise with local residents on the high level of noise - I'm sure I would find it annoying too. But I guess that's why I choose not to live too close to a pub.

The most shocking thing about this thread is finding out there is a woman living in ED that doesn't want to have kids.

JillO Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Has anyone considered doing something for the > jubilee? On Wood Vale would probably be > impossible, but it might be feasible on Langton > Rise? For a street with so many families, there > is little going on and lots of opportunity! > > Also, does anyone know if/where the Horniman posts > when the nature walk gate is open or closed - > getting frustrated with not knowing and arriving > to be disappointed.. > > - mother of boys 8 and 5. If you live in Wood Vale, have your Jubilee gathering there if you feel the need, not in Langton Rise. Please don't assume that everybody is into that kind of thing and that they won't mind the noise and disruption. It needs to be something that all, or at least the majority, of residents want to do and that will never be the case.

Just on that, anybody recommend a hotel near Heathrow (T4) where you can get a room for that kind of price? I have an early flight too.

Very well said James. Normal life cannot be put on hold for this. Personally, I really hope there is nothing happening near me. For some people a day off means relaxing with friends or family and a bit of peace and quiet. I guess everybody has a different idea of what constitutes 'fun'. I can't think of anything less fun and more intrusive than a street party.

We should do more to control other sources of noise, such as people. Happy to be consulted on that.

Londoners should be grateful for their transport network. I admit it's not cheap but it has to be one of the most extensive in the world. I've just spent some time in the States, where if you don't have a car, you can't get anywhere.

I blame the Tories.

Bus to Peckham Rye, train to Victoria, District line to Hammersmith, cross platform and Piccadilly line to Heathrow. Did it 2 weeks ago and it worked well. Cheaper if not quite as fast as the Heathrow Express option.

Eucalyptus, what do you mean by an 'area like this'? Dulwich doesn't have a big fence around it that stops bad people coming in. We are surrounded by areas of high crime and deprivation - that's always been the case and unfortunately always will be. Dulwich is not some utopia where nothing bad happens.

Bulldoze the whole area and start again.