SeanMacGabhann

I noticed that yesterday as I passed on the bus, Karter Big boardings covering all of the window space

And now we know where the first part of your name came from GG ;-)

Nice shout Piers - extra nostalgia added by the MTV graphics of the time. I will download a few more to accompany me through my daily Bermondsey trek To also tie in with last night's music, here is an excerpt of Lambchop performing The Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" http://www.last.fm/music/Lambchop/_/This+Corrosion Tell me that hasn't added something to anyone's day? Another gem - this time from The Go-Betweens http://www.last.fm/music/The+Go-Betweens/_/Dusty+in+Here

aaah - that makes sense - thanks for the explanation Andrew It echoes my experience elsewhere in the country about managed pubs - to quote the northern philosopher Paul Calf: "bag o' shite"

I'll be taking the same route nearer the weekend so will post around then Loving the idea I have to say

To all newbies I can only echo Mockney's comments - don't be daunted. As I've posted a few times I've only been to 2 and the first one WAS a tad daunting but once you get your feet wet you'll be grand sure... Although at 185 posts Madworld, technically you don't qualify as a newbie ;-)

except I can't touch the stuff certain bad persons who frequent this room insisted on giving me brandy on top of wine and beer* today has not been easy * (and I had a strange dream about zeinab badawi) but don't let my winging stop you - have a great party * raises glass of Andrew's to everyone in the room *

I always want to like the place - (good location and all that) and had hopes for the refurb but it just doesn't come together properly

My doesn't everyone seem ingood form today If anyone does go to the petshop, can they ask if they have room for a few owls? We are up to our necks in them over in The Quiet Room

I couldn't eat a whole one James

* this owl situation is getting out of hand - we are going to end up to our neck in owls if this continues *

* cringes *

* notices a lot of owls around these parts lately * * if we're not careful.... *

* envies CitizenEd's prowess with a pen * * worries about DM's glumness - is it the reason behind tday's sky ?* * offers first of a new batch of H&G chocolates *

My 2 cents Peter 1) A proper bookshop Definition of Proper needed here. Chener could be better and there has been much discussion around them but generally speaking I have lived in places with a lot worse bookshops. The stock selections are pretty good as is the ordering service 2) A sushi bar Agnostic on this one 3) Less gastropubs who appear to be sponsored by the Fennel Marketing Board I would only call 2 of the bars on LL Gastro or wannabe Gastro. (Franklins and Palmerston) The others server varying types of food but none of it especially gasto-ish and some of th eprices are quite good. (The "hotdog" in the bishop is one of the best value snacks anywhere and their pies are very good for the price - daytime only) 4) At least one good honest boozer with a pool table and jukebox in it I would file the Gowlett under this category but a couple more wouldn't go amiss. I think these types of pub tend to be found in more studenty towns these days tho. 5) A small cinema A hundred times yes!

Why, this: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?6,18941 TO be fair there is little context so quik heads up. Sometimes cyberspace just isn't enough for us lost souls so we try and meet up every so often for a drink up and put faces to names... The next one as you can see is this Friday

Very interesting DM- I had often seen that place in passing and wondered if it really was a hotel Now it seems it was closer to Hostel (the movie) than an hotel

Anyone who crow bars a dead wood reference on here is alright by me. You sir need to come along on friday

Im the big loser... Thanks Jeremy

Aaaaah - THAT Castle.. I know the one. I think I have been in there as at some point years ago I was thinking about E&C as an area so checked out the bars around the roundabout. All the info I needed really But I think it's called The Elephant & Castle pub http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/2496/Elephant_and_Castle/Elephant_and_Castle

Ooh yes - another good one LadyGooner - often have deliveries from Omrith but only when I wandered to FHT did I notice where it physically was All this said: This thread is turning into something far different from it's original point - Maybe whe should start a "which restaurant for forum meet-uo" thread (something COMPLETELY different from "which is best restaurant" before anyone says)

And I have suggested the Castle On Goodrich/CPT Rd Louisa I do venture to the Castle from time to time - when you there next? I'll buy you a drink and we can out the world to rights? MP - where is the Walworth Rd Castle? I know a few along there - my brother babysat Sully Shuffles for a fortnight (for his sins)

lol - good point Nero. If we are doing a meal-out Ganapati is looking popular the moment. Mind you after the Goose Green fair Mike picked a winner in Mirash

I went to my first one 2 months ago and sussed out pretty quickly which group it was - at the next one I kept an eye out for some of the new people who said they would come and so I was able to entrap.. er I mean encourage them to join us (worse - they were able to guess who I was as well- I'm still spooked by that ;-) )

The brewery in question don't have a great reputation for food. When I go back to Devon I notice several places they have taken over and introduced a tarted-up menu with prices to match only for it to be pretty poor The staff in The Clock House were very nice but I'm not sure they can do much about it themselves