SeanMacGabhann

Rubbish generalisations irk me.

But no-one is disputing (or at least I'm not) that we as a country are drinking more - it's just that that fact isn't closely connected with booze-only pubs suffering. Most of the busy pubs serve food (and a lot more alcohol) Most of the quiet pubs serve just booze (to fewer people)

you don't really start a thread where you think it gets most hits - you start it where it belongs surely?

I don't think SteveT has it wrong at all - I think he is essentially correct on this If the theory is that some pubs just concentrate on drink and ignore the fripperies, catering for the less well off who just want a drink, the question has to be "where are the poor people to keep these places in business?". Because they don't appear to be in the pubs which don't do food - or at least not many of them and certainly not enough of them

Agreed again The thing that gives me hope (and I admit it is exactly the same thing that could, viewed differently, make me jump off a cliff) is this... I don't have to listen to any of the gloomy forecasts anymore. or at least, I don't have to take them seriously. The "expert forecasting" is a busted flush. They don't really know.. so I don't have to listen to them

I'm guilt-free on the first two.... but you might have me on the t-shirts

And that must be a recurring phrase in your life eh Tone? ;-)

Alfie there was a good thread about this a few months back- you can find it here http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,237034,page=1 I ended up catching a train fromPeckham to Eynsford which took about 30 mins and was fantastic - a short walk to fields, viaducts and an eagle sanctuary

the former, BN5, most definitely

It's been getting some great reviews and comes from Iannuci so I'm already on board - I'm definitely up for this one

It is it is, but equally there are a lot of unknown factors as well. And that is the dilemma any chancellor finds him/herself in on a day like today. A lot of facts are available. A lot of arguments and opinion. If everything is as screwed as some people believe then he should just put his feet up and say "ah just leave it as it is" But back in the real world where things matter and it's not possible to just say "politicians - load of bloody idiots out for themselves" there is a balance to be struck surely?

as clockwork - every month. But there is no better time to have a curry than when you have just spend months planning and executing a move.. treat yourself - what's another ?20-30 after all teh money you have spent?

louisiana - I didn't mean to imply your response was "emotional" - I merely suggested that on (my) emotional level I am inclined to agreed with it, even if I think there is a wider debate to be played out

EDT is the East Dulwich Tavern.. right at the start of Lordship Lane next to Goose Green Roundabout you should be able to recognise at least some of the following people If you are in 2 minds, take option 1 and go. Curry nights are good fun. That said, I can't make tonight's

I think Aisling has seen behind the curtain

Hmmm - so far it's easy pot shots and an easy target, although I'm mostly with Louisiana on an emotional level Now that the banks have (mostly) been stabilised it's easy to say that money has been wasted, but history has yet to make a judgement. My gut feel is that, agaisnt gut instinct, it may have been teh right thing to do.. But the budget is about what happens next. Tomorrow the reviews will be in and various factions will be decrying X and Y - I'm just curious as to what people are thinking before then

AlisDair

Re: JetSetWilly's earlier assertion that the police will be shown in a more positive light in time re: Tomlinson It's not looking that way yet, and getting worse day by day I've been keeping abreast of this and what's shocking me is the lack of shock on the police side. Lots of policemen saying the coverage is one-sided and biase (and in the context of this story there is a bit of that) but not one of them wants to deal with the repercussions of what this actually means. Instead of addressing the issue head on, and the breakdown of trust that will ensue, they are adopting a seige mentality Unimpressed

So what are people expecting/wanting/dreading from today's budget We can all grumble about drink/fags/petrol yadda yadda... but I'm interested in what you would do if you were AD, given the current situation

wouldn't that be something. They would deserve it too.. but of all the cast-lists, it is theirs I dislike the most. I find it hard to get annoyed by the players at Liverpool or Man U even, but dem blues...

I'm expecting Man U to win tonight but they are still on a wobble. It could go either way. I would expect them to go on and win the title and I would be surprised if a fergie team capsized to that extent. But then again stranger things etc etc Conceding 11 goals in 3 games against Chelsea & Arsenal is not league winning form, but it has only cost them 2 league points. The fat lady is in the dressing room and applying teh pancake, but she is a fair while from singing just yet Keef - how did you listen to the game last night? If I'm not near a tv, I watch Soccer Special on Sky Sports News via a laptop - nearly as good

That was my first thought upon reading the article as well H

Quids, meet me and Hugeuneot at the Castle next Tuesday for our next tactical session

PML

Anybody catch the good doctor on Charlie Brooker's Newswipe last week?