MrBen

Dare I say it sounds like one of those things that was good of it's time and best left that way? I'm glad for the hardcore of people who made them what they were. Georgia for organising things...Sean Mac for basically being super welcoming, pretense fee and connecting people. Only went to a few but they were a ramshackle motley affair that were either brilliant or so so. Kind of wish I'd made the earlier ones as those are the ones people seem to hark back to. People always start talking about cliques but the people I met and still know were all actually very different and I liked that. Take quids, otta and SJ for example. All different in their own ways/outlooks and fine fellows indeed. The one at the Phoenix seemed the best but I had to leave early and missed the fun. The Xmas drinks that became "snubgate" was the most hilarious one...people seemed to confuse a gathering of randoms from a local website in a pokey downstairs bar with the Oscars...with seismic results!

...as I'm a hipster lite dad concerned about community assets with kids and need somewhere to have a monthly binge.

Lots of half truths and rumour on the future owners....when someone with an inside take can confirm what's happening...let us know.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why do Pubs rely on selling food to make ends > meet...? > > ...and Restaurants rely on selling alcohol.. ? > > DulwichFox Simple answer: because either way you need the sum of both to survive. That's why pubs that just sell bitter with a few peanuts in a bowl on the bar have gone the way of the plague, rag and bone men and trams.

Pages of drivel from the usual suspects....and a neat line from Jah Lush pretty much sums things up perfectly.

> > DulwichFox Wrote: > No.. They will eat Pizza. Its only me that doesn't > like Pizza.. > There must be food you don't like. Don't eat... > > It's not being negative not to like something.. > > Foxy Go on ...tell us more. We're all dying to hear it. Literally.

Fox... Have you ever been loved?

I think we all realise that it is happening. We've then debated the subject ad nauseam in detail, from multiple angles and life perspectives. The question is how much more value can you wring out of it? Apart from just using it as blow in bait for your own amusement of course. Dig deep.

I may have been generous with 90%.

The commonality with both angles Fox is that they both wholly negative approaches. As opposed to Jeremy's post above which is open minded and positive. A bit of realism is fine. But for the sane 90% on here, repetitive debate on the ills of gentrification is dull. Change the record.

Rumour has it, from my man on the inside, that firearms are routinely discharged in certain closed parks on bonfire night in Peckham surrounds by way of practice. Feel free to add to this urban myth as you see fit.

Aroooooooowah!

jaf2210 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Personally I'm pleased to see it getting a make > over! Only been in a couple of times but it was > looking pretty grotty plus the men's toilets were > horrendous! Agree - all of that badly cut builder's grade ching had started to impregnate itself into cisterns, walls and floors....and it stank too.

Arrroooooooh!

Snorkbait.

I think that depends on the maps John and whether you're going on ancient parish, municipal or County boundaries....

I'm looking forward to the new Louisa. It must be akin to making that tricky second album. Dig deep Lou....there's good new stuff in there.

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We really need to tube to extend into SE London, > past Zone 1. Even if it were only to go as far as > Camberwell, it would make a massive difference. Agreed 100%

Correct. Let the usual froth commence. Finished off with a trip down memory lane / characters of course.

I can't see it stopping. Only today news comes in to me that is ripe material for a Louisa/Fox gentrification bore-off thread. They won't be able to resist more gastorification debate (clue btw) of a well worn locals haunt that neither of them have actually been into for years.... Just change the record?

Until recently the 40 bus used to take 35 to 40 mins to the City leaving LL before about 7.15am. Last month has been an hour most mornings and so I've been getting the train or.....walking! There's a great walking route up quiet leafy roads past Rye Lane > Dunton Road> Tower Bridge that takes 1 he 25 mins if you're brisk. It's great when the weather is this nice, less dangerous than cycling and rather energising too.

You can wind this one up quite nicely with a general point...that if there is someone elderly or frail on your street then it's a reminder to keep a look out for them. Simon - I'm sorry for your loss and the circumstances.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You decide photo July 2014 > >> > Foxy Somebody call the cops! It appears we have a Turkophile living in our midst.

He is. The Fox is about 68 To 72. Louisa is 55.

You have to wonder if today's resignation was sparked by something else the Feds have just found under a rock. If so he's jumping before the shit hits the fan. Entirely in keeping with the abhorrent vain $d ??$ that he is.