kristymac1

Hi I had quite a major sinus operation a few years back, they widened the cavities above and below on both sides. I stayed in hospital overnight (although think this was only because I had the general anaesthetic), it was bit sore afterwards but nothing major, no bruising just a bloody nose for a couple of days - had to sleep upright for a couple of nights. The wadding up the nose was probably the worst - but even that wasn't too bad. Operations are scary, but honestly you'll be fine and the difference it'll make to you on a daily basis will be huge - I suffered horrible sinus pain for ages before having it done - nothing since! Good luck and speedy recovery x

Ooh this is a tricky one and I'm likely to contradict myself throughout the post - apologies in advance..... My immediate repsonse would be to say that any form of segregation is wrong, but I think probably I mean in the case of race and gender - when my little one goes to school I want her to be in a school which reflects the racial and cultural diversity of London - otherwise why live here if we don't want to embrace the immediate Society in which we live. I have a personal dislike of single sex schools, and I'm aware of all the statistical research concluding better for boys, not so good for girls etc (interestingly the opposite findings of another post) but I went to both and hated the girls school environment and values (although made great friends and enjoyed school despite the values), my hubbie went to a public boys school and whilst his friends from there are good people, most of them have only just learned how to respond to me (we've been together 15 years!). I'm less concerned about Faith schools, it would be difficult to expect all schools across the country to deliver the levels of religious teaching desired by some parents and so I can see a place for specific faith teaching in some schools. Personally I want my kids to go to a school which teaches tolerance of all faiths, not necessarily faith teachings. At the moment though, I'd settle for a good choice of good schools which meet the needs of all kids - not asking too much am I?....

People who push forward against a shed load of people waiting to get through the tube barriers when there is obviously no-where to go. Am thinking of London Bridge this morning around 8.30, barriers to JL were limited due to broken escalstor and some rude person behind me digging me in the back constantly trying to get forward even though it was pretty obvious the other 500 people in front weren't moving. Seriously where are you going to go? Ever-so important people who push in at the front of the ticket barriers - obviously the world will come to an end if they don't get to work before all the other people queuing to get through. People who launch themselves on to the tube before you have a chance to get off. Maybe I should find another way to get to work.......

I really hope not, it's a lovely little oasis, many times I've headed over there to escape the hustle and bustle of SE22/SE15 and they run great educational programmes for local schools and nurseries. As with most things run on a voluntary basis, if we want it to continue we may have to step up our own voluntary service - just depends how much we want it i guess....... Thanks for the heads-up anyway, I will wander down this week and ask for some more details. x

Administrator, why was my post considered offensive? I simply relayed my own personal experience - I certainly wasn't rude or unpleasant towards any other forum user. I would have thought another forum user hurling childish names such as 'nob-jockey' is far more offensive. I'm pretty cheesed off.

AFN did you really call me a nob-jockey? Are you old enough to have unsupervised access to your computer?

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But he's not a nice enough fella, he's rude, obnoxious and more than a little unpleasant. If he only wants big single sales then he should put a notice in the window to that effect: '?50 minimum spend. Anyone looking for a mere bobbin, bugger off elsewhere' . At least then I'd know..........

The mind shop takes in everything, but they don't necessarily sell everything in their shop. Much of the stuff donated is sorted through and then collected by a van - to be resold/recycled elsewhere, often because 'elsewhere' is more appropriate for the stuff donated - like electrical goods and baby equipment, both of which have to be safety checked (which is why a lot of smaller charity shops don't take these items) before being resold/reused. Saying that, I'd find it odd if they didn't sell baby clothes (given the SE22 market), perhaps they do but they just don't stay on the hanger long enough to notice..... I find the people at the Mind shop really helpful and so take all of our unwanted (but still usable) stuff down there.

Errmm, I think Mattham was saying something similar (only not quite as aggresive/rude...) as you Kels. He/she was pointing out that to square the blame with 'ED newcomers' was a bit daft....... I'm sorry to see the bookshop go, although they didn't have a fantastic range, I never left empty handed and the staff were always really helpful. x

The CPT will always do it for me - hubbie proposed to me on New Years Day 6 years ago just outside after a great night (one of many) inside with our friends - don't get much chance to frequent it these days due to young offspring, but definitely will always have a special place in my heart. Also, don't know why but the bend on Crawthew road, as it meets Frogley - I really like it, don't know why. Lastly, the view of Canary Wharf from our bedroom. I love East Dulwich. x

Christ, what century are we living in? Louisa, I'm afraid in typical fashion you are talking antagonistic nonsense. You criticise today's society for being a culture of ifs and buts and yet you pose the question in two of your posts 'If this person is guilty' - and there-in lies the problem with Somerfield staff taking it upon themselves to punish the 'offender'. Last time I checked we had a reasonably decent judicial system to deal out punishments after a person is found guilty - admittedly it doesn't always work and I would be in total favour of harsher punishments for all sorts of crimes (including shoplifting). Comparing shoplifting to defending yourself or others against violence is utter sh*t - there is no comparison. I hope all guilty persons in this incident are dealt with appropriately by the correct systems in place.

Just joined the group! Had a call from HSBC this morning to say there had been attempted fraud on my card in India - thankfully bank refused the transaction and cancelled my card before any damage could be done - really have no idea where it would have happened, I use my card all over ED, most supermarkets and cashpoints - haven't used the petrol station for ages though..... x

I know it's pathetic and upsetting, but you really do have to remember that these people are idiots and unfortunately they're not likely to grow a brain or any social skills anytime soon - certainly not an excuse, and personally I don't care whether people think its racist or not, its unwanted abuse (lets not kid ourselves that the tw*t was being anything but abusive). I'd like to say people like that don't warrant any response, but then I'm not on the receiving end of cr*p like that..... x

Many thanks for the info PGC, will check out the bits and bobs....

The bloke is a total tool. Have had to use the shop a number of times (do tell me more about the place in Peckham Rye...) and every time he's been rude, obnoxious and more than a bit slimey. I wonder whether there's any coincidence that the (very) few people who have had positive experiences have had pricey made-to-measure jobs done. Perhaps my requirement for press studs and invisible thread are just not enough to warrant even a modicum of customer service. Just a thought. x

Rueben at the Plough pub on Lordship Lane used to organise a Dads and babies group - worth wandering up there to speak to him - it's a lovely family friendly pub anyway so worth it just for an afternoon anyway. There are loads of baby/toddler groups around ED, I'm not familiar with the Dad only ones (being a Mum), but the groups we go to are certainly not Mum only. There's music classes, storytelling, playgroups (at church halls and local pubs), loads of stuff - if you want more details let me know.

Thanks Spangles30 I do have some knowledge of village life having been brought up in one in Northumberland, how about you?. However I am also well aware what people mean when they describe something as 'village-like' in innercity areas - as do you I'm sure. It's all relative after-all, compared to the Old Kent Road, Bellenden does err on the side of 'village'. It has a charm and a relaxed nature relative to it's surrounding areas, but please forgive my twee chitter chatter........

I'd hardly consider CF's endorsement of the Bellenden area 'twee chitter chatter', after all CF does live there and surely his/her opinion is very relevant to this thread. Let's be honest in most (if not all) areas of London you can go from the sublime to the cor-blimey by simply turning a corner and so whilst it's definitely not good to have experienced the drug deals/taking in such close proximity to where you want to live, this type of behaviour doesn't necessarily define the area as a whole. I haven't had a great deal of experience of the Bellenden area in the evening, but during the day I find it very pleasant and totally non-threatening. Best of luck Chantelle, where-ever you reside..... x

To the A3, we usually go South Circular to Clapham Common then turn off onto nightingale lane, through earlsfield - like all routes through london can be a bugger at busier times but before 10.00am on the weekend it's a breeze - and beats driving through Wandsworth......

That's pants. But thanks x

Can anyone tell me where the East Dulwich Gallery is? Having a total mental block today (and yesterday, probably tomorrow too......) Thanks x

Marylebone 8.15 from ED to London Bridge, then Jubilee line to Bond street. at least an hour which is pretty crappy and at that time the train and tube are fairly horrible. Any suggestions for alternative routes much appreciated. I've only just started new job and I'm restricted to leaving around 8ish due to childcare arrangements. Oh and I don't cycle.

Ok, back to G&F - I too have found the staff in there very pleasant, friendly and helpful. I don't go in there too often but when I do I'm never disappointed. There are number of other shops in ED who would benefit from learning a thing or two from G&F's.

I once called the Police because my neighbour's house alarm was going off and they were on holiday. The response from the Police was 'have you actually seen anyone breaking in?' As I hadn't, and didn't fancy investigating myself in the darkness of night, they told me that if it hadn't stopped after an hour call the environmental people at the Council. Rubbish. I was less bothered by the noise and more worried for my neighbours that their house was being robbed. It seems that unless you actually witness first hand a break-in, the police aren't bothered. I appreciate there are more serious crimes to attend to, but being robbed is pretty serious too don't you think?