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Why wouldn't they want a free school Mr Barber? I would have thought that would suit the Waitrose hopefuls down to the ground.

paulc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > In outline it says "we want to see a GP service > with extras remain on site. We also believe that > if the latest primary schools forecasts are right > that we need another Primary School and this could > provide the necessary site. Oh God, a primary school. I'm thinking school run and impact on local parking. They'll be needing a CPZ if that happens...... Whereas old people often give up the car when they get a free bus pass, so my vote's for a retirement home.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > If any chemical is "getting into the water", let > alone enough of it to cause this kind of smell in > people's houses, I'd be wanting to know what the > chemical was, what its potential effects on health > were, and why the water company had not let people > know about it. It's reasonable to be concerned about a smell but it's unlikely to be anything nasty if it is simply a pipe sealant as suggested. As an aside, don't forget that a vast number of chemicals are used in the potable water supply, many of them have the sole purpose of masking the smells (and taste) of other chemicals due to the fact that domestic consumers equate a smell with something bad even though it's often the odourless chemicals that are the most unpleasant. The water company won't inform customers as a general rule if something inert has been used accidentally simply because the cost of informing everyone is so large and there are many people who see the word 'chemical' and panic unnecessarily. If anyone was affected and is worried then they should still contact Thames Water. If it has been determined that a 'wrong sealant' was used then details of the chemical will be available.

I've never been keen on Staffs myself but only because I find them deeply unattractive dogs; brought up in a good home they make a perfectly safe pet with no dangerous attributes. But I might be wary of a dog if I knew it had been rescued simply because a mistreated past may come back with a trigger. I love the idea of josie100 getting the 'hard' dogs to roll over for their tummies to be tickled (language intended to create softer image). It sounds like a good idea for youtube video to change attitudes

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > puzzled, > I clearly didn't say that. I said I was curious > why anyone on Scutari Road would be so anxious > about potential controlled parking near East > Dulwich station. The word you may be looking for is 'precedent'. Once created, they tend to spring up everywhere. No CPZ at ED station this year means that Scutari road won't be fighting against a CPZ in the years to come. And the closer you are to the station the more dangerous the precedent would be.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > 2. If they roll out a chain of these > establishments, what is non conformist about them? Oh, I expect they'll manage to make each it very unique as is everything these days.

I thought a TCM is something you have when you're trying to regenerate an areas (The OP mentions that word loved by Estate Agents looking to their future:'gentrify'). Some might say we're regenerated enough around here. Yeah, we keep asking for more, more, more, but that's only because we're greedy. And some of the calls for new shops are just a little tongue in cheek. I'd happily cheer on a volunteer but can't see the need for another council salary.

Nicorette Gum. Couldn't have given up without it. I used far more than the supposed equivalent to the cigarettes that I used to smoke, so I effectively became addicted to the gum. But then it was a lot easier to give up the gum as there's no risk of anyone offering you any in a social situation. Patches lack any activity (part of the addiction) so they would never have worked for me.

I find it very odd that individual streets are considered to be an area that can be treated separately. When I moved to my street I didn't expect that we would be able to command different treatment from Southwark council than any other street, nor did I expect to be able to actively impose a majority rule on immediate neighbours that might cause personal suffering. I think everyone who has followed this thread knows that if Derwent Grove gets a CPZ then it will only work if some of the car owners in that street choose not to pay up (or cannot pay due to economic hardship). Those car owners will then have to park somewhere else, and I can't see them wanting to park far away so we know which streets will then become persuaded.......

Pickle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That's really shocking - I can't believe the > lengths metal thieves are going to at the moment > to make a few ??. I'd assume they would need to > find somewhere to melt it down before trying to > flog it for metal value? Or am I putting too much > faith in the companies that buy scrap metal? Too many scrap metal merchants turn a blind eye. They can do that because they aren't required to provide any audit trail. Transactions are in cash. If you want to help change the law, sign the petition at Change the law

One day enough people will stop buying alternative virus software so no one will offer it anymore and Microsoft will finally have absolute power over us all. Then what may they be tempted to do? Just saying.....

What I find so interesting about this is the sense that something has changed and yet I remember that back in the 60s just about every meat stew, shepherds pie etc had Worcestershire sauce in it. Cheese on toast never went without a splash. My mother went through bottles of the stuff. And she was a very traditional English cook. Now, it's a far less common condiment to find in a kitchen cupboard. I have some but just noticed the date on it (Binned!) It is very true that sweet (bell) peppers are much more common today - I don't ever remember seeing them as a child, but they shouldn't be any sort of irritant.

Most people in towns/cities will find a pub on the route home from the post office so I can't see a problem. In many respects it could be much better as for some isolated people it is more likely to generate some social interaction than a normal post office queue.

Completely off thread but to add to spanglysteve's comment; it may not be fair to be too critical of all those who occupy the aisle seat when the window-seat is free. I sometimes choose the aisle seat if I've got a heavy bag as it's really difficult to extricate yourself from the window-seat if the person who sits down next to you only swings their legs to one side when you want to get out, rather than standing up to let you leave. Might be fine when you're young and fit but later on you need a bit more space to negotiate an exit.

DulwichDeviant, your post was very helpful. Please don't stop contributing. I agreed with Loz's exasperation with the other poster and it was clear to me that it wasn't directed at you. I'm sure James will be very happy to help in the new year when the change in legislation gives a means to do so. Until then the only available course of action is the DVLA for the untaxed bike.

Can anyone actually describe the chemical smell? Does it smell like cleaning fluid that you'd use on the floor, or in the loo. Or is it like a burnt electrical flex? Slightly fishy, or slightly sweet? Nail varnish remover or craft resin smell? The reason I ask is that you do sometimes get a whiff off water (and I might guess that it could with gas) when new pipes are installed or repair work done somewhere in the line. I presume it's the flushing liquid used to test for leaks and/or sterilise prior to use.

DulwichDeviant Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Good news > As of the 2nd Jan 2012 Vans older than 2001 will > be failing the new emissions laws for greater > london. > I have to admit to being totally ignorant of this. Thanks for the info. This will free up at least 3 spaces in my road - although it may take some prompting as I doubt the owners of the rust buckets will know any more than I did.

If the motorbike isn't taxed I think his days of reserving a parking space are numbered. Report untaxed vehicle Worth taking a photo of it in insitu.

Taylors - aaah. Proper mustard.

Where does he put the motorbike when the van is in position? Find a friend with a similarly battered motorbike. You could probably get that in alongside his bike and then he wouldn't be able to park the van there. Wouldn't help anything but a momentary pleasure perhaps?

RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My nan thought HP sauce was dirty foreign muck. > > She was quite racist though. I always thought HP sauce was horrible - sharp vinegary vile stuff. Can't imagine why she thought it was foreign. Why anyone would ruin good bacon with HP I really don't understand. Whereas, I cannot think of much that I wouldn't put sweet chilli sauce on.

Is the mattress size carton cardboard? If so, they may just think that the recycling team will pick it up. Annoying, but there have always been thoughtless (brainless) people who choose to interpret the way that local services are provided to suit themselves without thinking of others. If it's not gone in a couple of days it may be worth giving a ring to Southwark to get it removed. If you find out who dumped it, you may choose to let Southwark know of a potential ongoing problem (in case they start having other things delivered). Leaving a bike on a street in London - any part of London - has always been a risk. I don't think East Dulwich has changed. You just had an unlucky couple of instances. There are lots of lovely people in East Dulwich - don't let a couple of idiots get you down.

Look for the big Oyster sign at Newsagents. You can also buy online.

Interesting Loz. Shame Which? doesn't refer to any case law but they're a reliable source. I've just done a quick Google search and come across some discussion elsewhere on this. There's a lot of advice to do nothing (if you can hold your nerve) as the council is only allowed to ask the DVLA for address details of the vehicle recorded on the PCN so they shouldn't be able to follow it up. (Breach of data protection if they go fishing).

HAL9000 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The ticket is almost certainly invalid but one has > to submit a valid argument within the designated > time - the relevant precedents can be found at the > PATAS website. I'm interested in your certainty that this ticket would be invalid. I can't find anything on the PATAS website to suggest that. Do you know of a specific case where a simply typographical error (rather than an error of law or procedural compliance) has led to a positive outcome? The standard argument to any pcn is that it was issued to the wrong vehicle/person, or it was issued incorrectly (ie that no parking offence actually occurred, it was issued after the car had driven away, or particularly legally significant matters such as the date are missing off the ticket) but there doesn't seem to be any doubt here. Obviously, if the OP wishes to argue that he doesn't have a car with that registration, and if it's found that the photo is not admissible, then he may get away with it - and it's probably well worth a carefully worded challenge within the time limits - but I can't see the precedent.