dulwichmum

Sian, You clearly do not know me. I know more about this subject than I care to.

I know that this is off topic, but the Catholic Church would have no power if they did not have a strangle hold on parents accessing state funded school places in this way. They have lost the moral authority to be involved in the education of children. Their teaching on sex education alone deems them unworthy to educate children.

OHMYGOD! Katie 1977 That is priceless!

Perfect MissM and MakeHQ, How incredibly refreshing. Count me in. I shall bring my own spanking paddle!

Sweet MissM and lovely Mellors, What was wrong with the traditional WI? The lovely women that I met with the delicious cakes at the "Trendy WI" stall on Goose Green a few summers back were perfectly delightful. But they were normal mothers in their mid thirties/early forties, typical of most mums in Dulwich. Is the fact that the meetings are now held in a pub really that outrageous? Wasn't the WI always about learning skills, making friends and improving the community? I am genuinely not trying to be prickly, just curious to know what makes the new WI trendy. Are you all wearing low slung jeans with your pantaloons on display? Are you hosting lessons in burlesque or tantric sex, or God forbid ...(whispers) swingers? Are you providing lessons on how to propagate hydroponic marijuana? I do not approve of illegal drug taking you know (frowns). Are you having rap parties and garage dance lessons? Would my 17 year old next door neighbor consider you trendy? Just wondering, thats all...

computedshorty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bring back the stocks to Goose Green. > > There might no longer be free grazing Geese there > that could be stolen and the thief put in the > stocks, > but there must be persons who would have allowed > animals to cause nuisance to the populace and > their apparel. > There could be Aviators causing disturbance over > Common ground to the discomfort of the peoples way > of life. > > A seated stocks for two souls would sufice. > > Under health regulations any rotten fruit or > vegetables thrown at the thieves must afterwards > be removed to be discarded in the Brown Wheelie > Bins. I love this idea, and may I also be so bold as to suggest a good quality ducking stool for Dulwich Park? I feel that if local vagabonds were aware that they would get to take the plunge, it could put them right off their carry on...

Could someone please tell me what exactly is "trendy" about the WI in East Dulwich? Wasn't it always for women who are past 35, who like making bunting, jam and cake and wear "fun" skirts, "hotchpotch" dresses and have wirey hair? What has changed (bats eyelashes)? Are you a crazy bunch of crazy Justin Bieber groupies, smoking Mieow mieow, with full-sleeve tattoos, assorted intimate piercings and on a gap year?

I could not agree more strongly with silverfox and citizenED. You wouldn't catch me cycling along on a bicycle with a poppet strapped on teh back. What do we pay the help for?

I hate to hear that this has happened to you, and what annoys me more is that these people are often not sanctioned in any meaningful way. Bring back the stocks and the ducking stool (stomps foot).

The clothes from Bonniebaby.co.uk are beautiful quality, soft and very unusual. They are easy to get on and off and perfectly made and presented. They are the kind of thing that you hand down as heirlooms. This is a UK company, but the quality is similar to fabulous French babywear labels. They are not too pricey, but worn by Gwyneth Paltrow's kids etc. I have been asked to review the clothes off that site for my blog and all the pieces that they sent were just stunning.

Hi Fi, You should contact Miralee Askew with that question. Miralee lived up the road from me for a long time and was a head in a local independent school. This is her website. She is the warmest and nicest woman you can meet and is well versed on all of the options, knows every school in the locality very well. You are right to be thinking about this now.

Kate 1997, I shall be wearing amazing shoes and my hair will be uber glossy. Why has the USA had icons like JKF, Clinton (prrr) and Obama (yum), and all we get on offer is That stupid boy - David Cameron, Clegg (I hear his wife will not allow him to stay out past 8 pm on a school night), and Gordie. This is no time for a man in a big baggy cardigan and a pipe and slippers. Our economy needs damp dusting and I will not shy away from spending us out of this recession...

Vick! How dare you expose my friend's child to ridicule in this manner. Shame on you. Little Uriah was having a bad day, he had to wait an age to see the cranial osteopath this morning and he lost one of his favorite badges from his Croc when he fell off his Micro-Scooter...

I hate to say this, but I just don't sleep deeply anymore either. I am always ready to dart into a room for a child who calls out. I am fully awake every morning by 5.30. My oldest is 8 now. Even when we have been away for the weekend without the poppets it is the same. Maybe it is how it is when you are a parent. Although early morning waking is supposed to be a sign of depression.

I wonder if it came from the bushes in Dulwich Park. Those pesky kids smoking marijuana again no doubt...

Cancel everything else Narnia, I am on my way sweet cheeks ;-)

You are hilarious Mr Pound...

Now, now ???? - you know I am trying to leave the past behind. These shoes are really beginning to rub... can you suggest anything to help with that Narnia dear?

Lets put the Great back in Britain! http://www.dulwichmum.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Fabulous11.jpg The established political parties have done nothing to inspire or excite at this Election Lets put the Great back in Britain (stomps foot) VOTE NO 1 THE FABULOUS PARTY We represent the glamorous woman in all of us (bats eyelashes)! The woman who feels nauseated at the thought of supermarket skincare, instant coffee, Ryanair, Lidl, Primark, Artex, Cash in the attic and stick on bricks We Believe: ? Pyres should be built from Crocs, Fitflops, Uggs and MBTs ? we intend to show no mercy for the manufacturers of ugly footwear, particularly those that peddle ineffective ?therapeutic? footwear ? based on Masai Warrior barefoot technology: designed by Germans, researched in Wolverhampton and manufactured in a Philippine sweatshop ? The Daily Mail shall be closed (the Famail section can stay ? clearly!) ? Jonnie Boden should be first on the ducking stool and anyone found wearing a fun skirt shall be slapped in the stocks ? Those wearing low-slung trousers, ?full sleeve? tattoos, excessive body piercing and/or gormless facial expressions shall be slapped in stocks ? Child benefit should be replaced by vouchers for local beauty parlors and every woman issued with a figure enhancing Isabella Oliver ensemble of her choice accessorised with matching Sara Berman ?it? bag in the party colour (Elephant?s Breath by Farrow & Ball) ? because we really are worth it (smirk)! ? Every small dog shall be officially known as a doglet ? Every lazer should work for their living (I know what goes on, I have seen the The Jeremy Kyle Show ? I am sure that we all have lots of roles around our homes that could be filled by these feckless shirkers; cleaner, nail technician, dog walker, personal trainer) ? Every Boarding School should be modeled on Mallory Towers and every public school financed by the public purse (nice policies for nice people)! ? Every daughter should study Jane Austen from reception and every son coached in the art of gentlemanly behavior ? just like daddy (wipes tear from eye) Doesn?t this party simply make you glad to be alive(sigh)? We shall begin, by sacking all of the nasty people! I can ask one of the lovely dads at my son?s school to sort out the economy because we simply must not shy away from the real issues, and with the help of my interior designer I will work on mood boards for No 10 and I will not be scrimping on the Farrow and Ball and Osborne & Little! We shall take a hard line and stand firm for what we believe We shall rebuild Blighty ? plantation shutters for No 10 and a branch of Waitrose on every high street or be damned! Hurrah! Join us and declare how fabulous you are for all the world to see! (could someone please rewrite the lyrics for Don?t cry for me Argentina ? to include mentions of The Fabulous Party and, of course, Dulwich?)

Woof darling, you look super! Do you like my outfit? I was campaigning earlier in Dulwich Village for The Fabulous Party! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nBTIOw6IjKo/SZ3uw55hNcI/AAAAAAAAAxU/iWyUG9HmKbM/s400/eva_peron_12.jpg

I should imagine that not having enough cash to pay for a pedi would be poverty in SE21...

OHMYGOD! Is that an Irish accent Mr Woof?

We only read The Times in SE21. There is not a Croc, Fitflop or Ugg boot in sight - although we do seem to endure a fair number of MBTs...

The Mama Mio range is terrific and they sell it at Dr Boo.

Hi Belle, the surgeon said our son could use special ear plugs for swimming, and we actually got a special head band too from The Great Little Trading Company to keep them in place (like a neoprene hairband), but our son got a dreadful ear infection when he was about 2, on holiday. We felt sure that the infection was triggered by bacteria from the plugs and heat in the swimming pool, and so we didnt use them again. He is eight now and can swim as well as any other child in his class.