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Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So if it's OK for cyclists to cautiously go over > red lights on pedestrian crossings when nobody is > about... it's OK for me to do the same in my car, > yes? It's not 'OK' for anyone to break the rules, but at the same time, we cannot entirely ignore context. There is a difference between a one and a half ton car jumping a red light, without slowing, in rush hour traffic say, and a bike cautiously and slowly crossing a quiet street (and vice versa). That's not to say either are strictly 'right', but clearly there is a massive difference in terms of degree of recklessness. I don't generally see lot's a accidents caused by dangerous cycling and the statistics suggest that it is not common place either. Fundamentally, the capacity for a light weight bike and a 1 and a half ton car to cause carnage are not the same. So whilst I don't condone cyclists breaking the rules anymore than I would anyone else - what is clear is that bikes are a relatively benign form of transport. They do, despite this however, seem to come in for a disproportionate amount of criticism.

Fosters is the devils own work

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's not really a fair comparison rrr... the > Iceland ready meals are cheap. For instance, their > "pizzas" are enormous, thick, bready monstrosities > which will fill two bellies, and cost just ?1. > It's not hard to understand why people might buy > them (in fact, most things in there seem to cost > ?1 or ?1.50)! > > Ready meals... we usually have a couple in the > freezer, for those times when there isn't really > time to cook and wash up. Nothing to do with > "knowledge of food", simply practicality (but yes, > quite high in salt and fat). It is a necessary comparison when discussing a preference for one or the other. I prefer what M&S offer, although I'm not massively enamored with either.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Castle? Pretty much unchanged despite a bit of a > facility a while back. I liked the Castle, but the introduction of TVs on every available bit of wall space post refurb, ruined it for me. Also, there is no proper beer in there, just nitrogen pints.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It just seems a bit strange when so many people > harp on about their readiness to pay ?80.00+ for > a meal in certain local restaurants > which serve fine dining, fine wines and > cocktails... and in the next breath going on about > a new outlet specializing in sugar & salt laden > ready meals... > > Ironic.... but does expose the level of their > knowledge of food.. > > DulwichFox Most fine dining experiences involve a fair bit of salt, sugar and fat. That's what makes them delicious. I must admit, I'm not much of a fan of M&S's food offering, but that said, it beats the frozen donner pizzas of Iceland.

I joined for the 5% as well. It's good and I've not had any issues with them (mind you I do everything online, so don't know what their customer service is like as such).

It's actually been there so long, it appears on Streetview:

There are two 'advert cars' which have been dumped on the road outside Goose green playground for a very long time. Both have flat tyres and adverts covering the windows. Fairly sure they can't be MOT'd. Ironically, one of them is advertising rubbish and removals.

Love kippers as well. On toast for breakfast. When I was a kid we ate a lot of fish. My dad would buy a crab on a Saturday and spend the morning dressing it.

That's a shame. I never made it here with my kids. The workshops sounded good, but only seemed to be during the week.

Looking at the crime map it appears that for burglaries, ED is above the Borough average and the Village significantly so. I agree with James that the stats used in that article are dubious, but it does still seem that burglary is a particular problem in this part of the borough.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Those irritating and attention seeking posts on > social media where someone puts a sad face emoji > or a comment along the lines of "ONG can't believe > A or B just happened", and then half a dozen > people jump in saying "hope you're ok? Xx" or such > like, and then the initial attention seeker > doesn't even reply - so most of us are still non > the wiser! > > Louisa. You OK hun?

...Anyway, where / what is this new oyster place?

They have a delicacy and freshness about them. There probably is something about the ritual of it as well and associations with being by the sea.

I love oysters, but I love most shell fish, including cockles and mussels etc. It's nothing to do with branding, or some imagined 'exclusivity'. I just like them.

a poorly disguised attempt to excuse shitting on the street

If you believe many of the posts on here, every pub is in fact little more than creche these days and 90% of the customers are under 10. Of course if you don't, then the answer would be that there is really only the Victoria with a manky kids room. The Herne used to have a play area in their garden, but I believe it's gone now.

"...The first route to come under the next Mayor's control will be Southeastern in 2018, followed by Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services in 2021. The South West trains franchise is currently under negotiation but is likely to include a "break clause" that means it could be taken over in 2019."

Labouring a post

The castle has pool and darts.

Edward Alleyn must be spinning in his grave.

LSD

The dreams we had?

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The "Ed Stone" Apparently it's hidden in a warehouse in Woolwich http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ed-miliband/11609988/Labours-Ed-Stone-found-hidden-at-an-industrial-estate-called-Westminster.html

re balancing the economy