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You could try https://www.rocketlawyer.co.uk/pricing.rl - if those don't work out. Not tried it but it will connect you to a relevant lawyer for a free chat and give you access to standard contracts / forms etc.

I'm pretty certain it's bindweed. Which is a pest but not in the same league as knotweed, you'll see it everywhere in the summer - look out for hedges with lots of foliage and large trumpet white flowers. Just treat the leaves with Roundup (spray or get a stick and paint it on the leaves) and then leave it until it dies back (usually within 1 - 2 weeks).

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=241

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> However, in Cerne Abbas, we are insulated from

> this and are all safely tucked up in bed by

> midnight.

Yes, but you still have to put up with that awful graffiti on the hill!

Sounds like I should have made the effort.

The Chris Bell album 'I am the Cosmos', by the other deceased Big Star-er is worth digging out.

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> Luckily I managed to catch their last appearance

> in london last summer - RIP indeed

Was it any good Sean? I was tempted but thought it might ruin the records for me, same with Roky Ericson who toured last year I think.

The soundtrack to this thread

Chopper Bikes

Oxford Bags

Kunk Fu Fights

but mostly Osmonds, everywhere....

Ok going back to late 80's now, but The Triffids are playing the Barbican in April, it's a tribute night with special guests to remember the long gone David McComb, a fine songwriter, and a very good live band during their day.

Never been to a tribute style gig before could either be great or awful, we'll see.

I agree, just leave it as is. In a few years any coloured tiles are going to fade, get graffitied, fall off etc.

Or what about a Vicar of Dibley style 'stained glass window' affair - ie do nothing, take the cash and give it to the Haiti relief fund.

mockney - are there two Denmark Hill stations? I don't recognise the one you describe and if you think the service for the past few months has been 'good' then I admire your fortitude.

and it's not about having a general whinge about public transport, though I agree us Londoners do like to have a moan about these things, but in general do nothing about it. The FCC service issue is really about having better expectations and holding the people responsible to account which I guess is what the First Craptial website is trying to do.

I don't think tony's post got off to the best start and talking about censorship is a bit ott but I don't think he deserves all the sarcasm either. though that is the way of the lounge I guees.

Tony is exhibiting all the signs of stress of a regular FCC commuter and I can absolutely sympathise, it's an abysmal service and has been getting worse for the last 4 months, with the service problems only compounded by the bad weather.

Perhaps if the original post had mentioned the petition in relation to Denmark hill station it perhaps could have remiained where it was. It's certainly and issue for me and shoudl be an ED issue for anyone who uses the service so I find it a bit petty that it couldn't have stayed in the other section for a bit longer. But then it aint my forum.

For anyone who is interested in the issues then it is worth a look at the First Crapital Connect site and consider signing the petition.

First Capital Services such as the Denmark to Farringdon route which I use (17 minute journey) should be a welcome addition for ED commuters and it would be a shame if the issue gets lost because of the the way its been posted and then moved by admin.

He and his team have been doing an excellent job in what must be very trying circumstances.

I just wished he looked after Denmark Hill and could do something about the utterly abysmal service offered by First Capital Connect.

I'll pass on the calendar though!

Have just seen a couple of Fielfare and Red Wing too round about the Abbotsbury Rd area. Five or six goldfinch too.

Has anyone tried driving on Abbotswood / Burrow Road today? it looks like sheet ice (in fact it looks like it did after the snow on Monday night!) I need to drive in the morning but not sure its going to be possible.

Thanks

I echo that SteveT, I worked from home today and got to see loads of birds chasing each other around, including Great Tits, Blue Tits, Goldfinches, Sparrows, Blackbirds and Wood Pigeons. Robins and Great Tits definetly the bosses!

"clog the road with gritters" - are you just trying to contrary? What a silly thing to say.

It's been freezing for days, we've seen snow on and off to different extents, yep it was heavy but hardly unexpected, in the words of the great Ian Rush it aint science rocket.

I don't think it's understandable to be fair, they could have done more or erred on the side of caution. Lots of roads and pavements round by me were still covered in black ice this morning, an attempt should have been made to grit them before today's snow compounded the issue. My route home wasn't too bad this evening but you could see the chaos on Dog Kennell Hill and I felt for anyone old or unsteady on their feet. It's inexusable that the hill at least wasn't gritted today as it had been last week.

Hmmm, I think the warmth from Sean MacG spontaneously combusting with rage might thaw out a few roads.

A point well made though. I blame the council.

Nina Simone singing If you Knew and For a While. Yu'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by these.

Wish I'd been there to see it.

If you Knew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAv1FDpdnmE&feature=related

For a While

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-zRMqCX7w

Go see Carlos Acosta in Romeo and Juliet early next year. Maybe it'll be 'too mainstream' for you but at least you'll have a vague inkling of what the hells going on and Carlos Acosts is the best in the world right now. Other wise just look out for some short ballets at the Royal Opera House, they sometimes do 3 different dances or snippets from more famous ballets and are a good intro and taster to it.

There I've exhausted my knowledge of ballet, but have been twice this year to similar shows to the above and enjoyed both. Only problem with the ROH is the cheaper seats are a bit vertiginous for my liking.

Right feel free to rip the piss in that condescending way of yours.

Good - http://www.roh.org.uk/whatson/production.aspx?pid=10633

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Tis a very fine place Tillie, with the stone benches, dogs, chickens and a wonderful view. The fossil 'museums' a bonus too. Spent many an evevning there in my youth and always try and get back there when in Dorset.

I'd second Swanage or Corfe Castle anywhere in the Purbecks really. There's a beautiful little village called Worth Matravers not far from Swanage, there's not much there apart from the best pub in the world - The Square and Compass. A lovely spot.

Not far from there and overlooking Corfe Castle is a little hamlet called Kingston with a nice pub (Scott Arms) there are some nice looking cottages near there which I've always fancied staying in, no idea of cost - there's a link here:

(Edit - wrong link if I can find the right one I'll post it!)

A bit further west but you can't go far wrong with Charmouth, Lyme Regis or Abbotsbury, all on the cost. If you want inland and not far from Poole / Bournemouth, then Wimborne is a pleasant market town with some nice countryside around it.

I'm tasked with doing a similar compilation at the moment:

London tunes - fairly predictable - Up the Junction, Waterloo Sunset, Itchycoo Park, Going Underground, Foggy day in London Town, Guns of Brixton, Electric Avenue

English tunes, hmmm, When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease, Life in a Northen Town,

Guess depends what music they like too.

There's more info in the article here:

http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/News.cfm?id=42266&headline=Dulwich%20Hamlet%20FC's%20ground%20'for%20sale'

I thought that when this came up before, the Homebase was refused and it seemed to be the case that anyone wanting planning permission for anything other than a football ground / sports facilities would have difficulty getting it through. Perhaps things have changed?