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Week 32 results. After this week's shock news that Pinky has decided to resign from 'Pinky and Perky', Perky has the top spot all to his own... ?? - 5 Correct Results + 3 Correct Scores = 14 pts RD - 5 Correct Results + 2 Correct Scores = 11 pts DR - 4 Correct Results + 2 Correct Scores = 10 pts JL - 4 Correct Results + 1 Correct Score = 7 pts Mx - 4 Correct Results + 1 Correct Score = 7 pts PD - 4 Correct Results + 1 Correct Score = 7 pts LG - 3 Correct Results + 1 Correct Score = 6 pts AM - 5 Correct Results + 0 Correct Scores = 5 pts MM - Played a maxxi = 5 pts EP - 4 Correct Results + 0 Correct Scores = 4 pts OT - 4 Correct Results + 0 Correct Scores = 4 pts RC - 4 Correct Results + 0 Correct Scores = 4 pts SC - 4 Correct Results + 0 Correct Scores = 4 pts

A sad day for all United fans, but lots of fantastic memories. Cheers Fergie, thanks for everything... http://www.trulyreds.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/trebleST_320x350.jpg

Shame on you Netty...oh go on then! What?s green, slimy and smells like Miss Piggy? ETA..Switch of italics

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I had thought that previous changes to a house > were taken into account for all extensions under > permitted development, and that these were volume > based. Previous changes are taken into account, but the current PD regs take precedent over the old PD 'volume regs'*. For instance, if you bought a terraced house that previously had been extended under the old 'volume regs' which afforded a rear extension 2.5m in depth, then under the current 'linear regs' you would be able to extend the extension a futher 0.5m, taking you out to 3m, the current limit for a terraced house. If an extension built under the old 'volume regs' only used up half of the volume allowance, say 15m3, you can't retrospectively go back and claim the other half. You can only increase if you stay within the current 'linear regs'. *The current PD regs allow a volume increase for works to the main roof only, e.g. loft extensions. From memory this is 40-50 cubic metres depending on the type of house e.g terrace, semi/detached. Under the old PD regs, householders were allowed to increase the volume of their house by a percentage of the volume of the original** house. Again from memory, this was 10-15% depending on type of house, e.g. terrace, semi/detached. So if your house volume was 200m3 you could extend 20-30m3. This % was an allowance for all extensions, e.g. loft, side, rear etc. There was no separation like there is under the current regs. So if you were allowed to increase the volume of the house by 30m3, you could for example add 10m3 to the loft and 20m3 for a side extension. **There is a base date of July 1st 1948 for what constitutes the 'original' house. Any extensions built before then are discounted. Where planning permission is applied for > (i.e. not 'permitted development' - which, if > agreed to be permitted' is covered simply by > building regs and part wall agremeents and any > planning rules on roof heights) then the linear > and not cubic dimensions are the drivers - these > having to meet planning rules. For non PD planning applications, the planners do not have fixed linear or volume limits like PD. Instead they tend to adopt a general design guide policy (they will have additional guides for Conservation areas, Listed Buildings etc), and will judge each application on it's own merits. That's why it's important to consult with the planners when going down this route as their design guide is open to interpretation. For example they would probably advise you what the maximum height a side extension boundary wall should be, e.g. 2.2m

Some more seasonal tips, courtesy of a local garden centre newsletter... Spring is here and with it the promise of months of enjoyment in our gardens. Here is a selection of ideas which will hopefully allow you to enjoy your outside space even more. My top 2 jobs for the month: 1. The soil has warmed up a bit now and we are all feeling more inclined to get out into the garden. Get planting! This month will be a perfect time to get anything into the ground, from trees to shrubs, fruit trees to strawberries, herbaceous perennials to annual petunias, Mediterranean herbs to hanging baskets, and root vegetables to leafy salads. Whatever the size of your outside space, you will be able to squeeze something in. 2. Start a feeding regime. You can boost plant growth and health tremendously with the right fertilisers, and support them once they finish flowering. I've been asked several times about non performing Camellias, and the problem is invariably that they weren't fed last year. I will start feeding my container grown Camellia this month, through to the end of August, with an ericaceous fertiliser. General maintenance and planting Stake and support plants now. If you leave it later than mid May, you will be fighting a losing battle. This is essential for herbaceous plants before they get too tall, or for those, like peonies, that produce heavy blooms. Continue to tie in shoots on climbers that are growing madly, such as clematis, roses, honeysuckle, jasmine and rhynchospermum. It is particularly important to tie in the shoots of climbing roses as near to horizontal as possible. This suppresses the flow of sap, therefore encouraging the plant to send out more side shoots. More side shoots equals more flowers! Clematis montana can be pruned after flowering to keep it in check, and to encourage another flush of flowers later. Plant up troughs, pots and hanging baskets with summer bedding plants. Incorporating water retaining crystals and slow release fertilizer in the compost will help to ensure a continuous display throughout the summer. Chopping back some perennials in late spring will make bushier plants that flower later on in the season and often flower more prolifically. This technique is known as the ?Chelsea Chop?, because it?s done around the time of the Chelsea Flower Show. To do this, cut or pinch back plants by half. Sedum, Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Helenium and Solidago (golden rod) will all respond well to this technique. Evergreen hedges and topiary can be lightly clipped to keep them neat. Make sure your shears are clean and well oiled before use. Pick an overcast day, or wait until after the sun has set, to avoid leaf scorch. Keep watering any recently planted shrubs, trees or other plants, even if it has been raining! They won?t have had time to get their roots down yet, so are vulnerable to dehydration. And don?t forget to water your containers regularly too. Thin out direct sowings of hardy annuals. This is best done in two or three stages at fortnightly intervals. Sweet peas need training and tying in to their supports to encourage them to climb and make a good display. Lift clumps of Forget-me-nots once the display starts to fade and before they set too much seed. They can become invasive if left unchecked. Vegetables If you haven't got your potatoes in yet, do bury them soon and then check on them regularly and earth up when they need it. Lots of vegetables can still be sown this month, from quick and easy radish to sweet corn and other later harvesters. Pot on tomato and other young vegetable plants into larger pots. Begin to harden them off, introducing them to outside weather, but avoiding leaving them out if frost is forecast. Devise a routine of feeding and weeding your vegetable garden and containers, and water regularly. Companion planting Companion planting can really help in the battle against pests, and help with pollination. Many herbs have nectar rich flowers which will attract beneficial insects to the garden. Try planting sage next to cabbage-family plants to repel cabbage-white butterflies, chives next to apples to prevent apple scab, or next to roses to prevent blackspot. Nasturtiums are one of the plants which will attract black fly away from precious crops. Carrot fly will start to appear in May. Sow carrots with annual flowers such as Love-in the-mist and Cornflowers in a roughly 50:50 ratio to discourage them. Lawn maintenance Continue with your lawn maintenance routine this month, increasing the frequency of cutting as long as the weather allows you to. When using a ?feed and weed? product on your lawn, follow the directions for the amount to use and make sure it has been very well watered in, to avoid risk of scorching. Garden pests Protect lily, delphinium, hosta and other susceptible plants from slugs and snails. Look out for Scarlet Lily Beetle and squish them when you find them. Encourage natural predators, such as birds, into your garden. Keep feeders topped up, and put up boxes. Frogs and toads will also eat slugs, and a pond (however small) will encourage these amphibians to take up residence. Vine weevil larvae can be a serious pest of plants in containers, and become active this month. The adult vine weevil appears more at night and leaves tell-tale notches in leaves. The larvae can cause more damage, by destroying roots under the soil. Tip out the root ball of suspect plants, and inspect for the creamy, orange-headed maggots, which tend to curl up into a ?C? shape. If you find them, take swift action to eradicate them. Aphids can multiply rapidly during mild spells. Remove early infestations by hand, spray with a mix of washing-up liquid and water, or treat with a pesticide, ensuring that you do this on a still day, late in the evening when fewer beneficial insects are around. Wildlife Remember to keep feeding the birds as they begin to nest and raise young. Leave water for them too. Finally May is the start of the show season, with Chelsea and the Chelsea Fringe later this month. Another good way to be inspired is to visit open gardens. Dulwich and the surrounding areas have lots of lovely gardens which throw open their gates through the coming months, and often serve tea and scrummy cakes too!

I know, I'm off to the 'normaility' of garden centres and B&Q...

giggirl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > edhistory Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Why do people choose to move into an area and > then > > destroy its architectural heritage? > > > > John K > > > Because a lot of houses in this area didn't have > inside toilets when they were built. That doesn't > fly today. It's about reconfiguring existing > space for modern living. Most people just want a big fuck off open plan living/dining/kitchen space...

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rules on permitted development are based also > around cubic metre extension - so you have to work > out the volume and not just the external (square) > dimensions. This isn't the case anymore for non-loft extensions, e.g. ground floor extensions. The volume regs pertaining to extensions were changed nearly 5 years ago...

Don't worry Nettes, Hona will reform one day and play the Dulwich Baths...

Only if the horse was wearing them at the time...

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What about a 3 team final RD? I think we'll keep things as they are. The advantage you gained was very, very slight, and OTs has said he is fine with it...

Good one Mick! Not only did I not back it but I forgot to pick any horses for today's Fantasy...not happy.

Ok, happy to nominate RD 1 as it was my first choice. RD3 was actually an autoselect, so glad to see that I know a little bit more about racing than a computer...for now ;-)

Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > red devil Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You get 3 free credits, so I'm going to create > > another two stables. > > Anyone else feel free to join in... > > > http://fantasyracing.telegraph.co.uk/britishchampi > > > onsseries/?cachebuster=1367615982 > > For edf purposes please tell me which is your > primary team (I cant beat all of your teams again > this time) What's up Mick, lost your knack? :) I wonder who the mystery 'Argyle' is?...Hmmmm

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > red devil Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > So what exactly are the flaws/loopholes?.. > > Introducing aggregate scores to decide the SF > after the 1st legs were played. Gave me a 2 goal > advantage over Otta I believe. Of course it wasn't > decisive but using a bit of logic helped maximise > the advantage. If we had predicted different > outcomes to the games it wouldn't have mattered of > course. > > I'm leaving the country now.......... Maybe working in accounts you're used to finding loopholes and exploiting them...all's fair in love and war.

So what exactly are the flaws/loopholes?..

Saturday 4th May 2013 Fulham 3 Reading 1 Norwich 1 Aston Villa 2 Swansea 2 Man City 2 Tottenham 3 Southampton 1 West Brom 2 Wigan 1 West Ham 2 Newcastle 1 QPR 1 Arsenal 3 Sunday 5th May 2013 Liverpool 2 Everton 1 Man Utd 2 Chelsea 1 Monday 6th May 2013 Sunderland 1 Stoke 1 Tuesday 7th May 2013 Man City 2 West Brom 0 Wigan 2 Swansea 1 Wednesday 8th May 2013 Chelsea 1 Tottenham 1

You get 3 free credits, so I'm going to create another two stables. Anyone else feel free to join in... http://fantasyracing.telegraph.co.uk/britishchampionsseries/?cachebuster=1367615982

Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Good idea - will give it a go. I've entered my stable and created a League - EDF Betting Matters...Pin No. 8037491 Quids, it's very easy to set up a stable, just pick 5 trainers and 5 jockeys from set lists. Give your stable a name and join the League. If you're pushed for time just pick anyone or use auto select and amend your choices later when you have more time. The game runs until October, so plenty of time to make changes as the season progresses...

Red Devil is an anagram of ED Drivel :)

It's the weekend... and it's a Bank Holiday...

You're stretching it a bit there maxxi, everyone knows Treez never put out, not down our way anyway...

Unbeknown to many, Gandhi was a regular down the old Den, proper norty...

I think we could, what with the recent sponsorship deals, and/or a player or two added on, but the chances of Levy selling him to us are zilch. Bale would have to force a move and I don't think he's the type to do that...

Trains that ran on time, need I say anything more?..