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SeanMacGabhann

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  1. phew -that's a LOT of tayto.. now why didn't I think of that Cheers DM (#2)
  2. Jim YES! I remember thinking similar when it was closed and the tiles being so obvious - actually this was before William Rose so I thought it might be that
  3. I wish I knew how... tried the Subject field in replies - am I overlooking something REALLY obvious? That said I quite like the rickets idea - comes from drinking too much cider in a tent
  4. Mark Clearly a man after my own heart - the LloydsTSB cashie outside the library attracts people "just hopping out to get some cash" regardless of how many buses are piling up behind em.. What you need money RIGHT NOW???? And you can't park just off the road in a proper space?? What else do I dislike? Some of what's been mentioned already isn't specific to ED (braying idots? they are everywhere unfortunately) EDT Belatedly admitting the restaurant upstairs was a bad idea badly exceuted and not allowing Ron'n'Emma to bring back East Dulwich Comedy in time (instead of relocating a club from Kentish Town) The Police Station - Even allowing for it's old rep, of late it's just pointless Litter (oh that's everywhere too.. but we can do something about it here - a Keep ED Tidy campaing!)
  5. Now Louisa you wouldn't use The Guardian as a lazy short-hand to describe lil ole me surely? Your point on William Rose is intersting tho. I think when we were younger (and by that I mean about 25-30 years ago for me) meat and veg were closer to what we would now call organic. However that has more to do with tradition still being in place before the big boys moved in and squeezed every producer. Almost every local butcher of any quality has closed down in high streets across Britain - posh people, prams or not! ED is lucky from a timing perspective - people have started to rebel against meat rearing methods so somewhere like William Rose is going to benefit. I doubt he can just stick "organic" on the window tho - standards have to be met (standards which are being squeezed all the time by the big boys) If the meat is more expensive in there (and it' isn't always) then obviously Hamish Bunson-Burner Farm in Kent is going to be a small time operator compared to UberMeatFactorytm used by supermarkets - the animals get a better life producing better meat and the employess and owner et treated fairly (I'm over simplifying but you get the drift) And I've met plenty of people in the Q on not much money who like to know where their grub is coming from so I don't think it's just yummy-mummies seduced by the organic signs...
  6. WHA? WHADIDO?????? Good point about the spring onion flavour tho - my all time favourite and only excluded from my post because I thought they hadn't been made in years! A pint to anyone who tracks a pack down for me
  7. Cheers Mark Although I think secretly she/he may read this and might yet post. Of course their ABILITY to change anything might be stymied by "head office"
  8. I hate the house prices too but wouldn't agree it's no-ones fault.. I think it's everyones fault - 2 of the flats ner my building used to be lived in but are now a building sight for "property developers" cashing in - let the houses remain in poor condition and let people who can afford to buy them do so - no need for anyone to be the middle man and make a fortune Now if people WANT that kind of service and can pay for it ( I hear a nation cry!) then why shouldn't they - IMO it's because we are not dealing in abstractions like pensions, ISAs, organic apples or whatever but the very roof over people's heads. I would argue that as a starting block that should never be removed so far from average Joe or Josephine's pockets Louisa - why so worked up about Organic? If you mean that certain people are easily led and will happily pay twice the price for something for no appreciable benefit then maybe - some people are label-queens no matter the underlying cause. But as this article in the paper today shows the more we have the ability to keep business small and closer to a community the better for everyone in the food chain http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,2064259,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11
  9. careful Katiesa - one mustn't exclude people because they aren't very "Dulwich". Iceland and it's customers have been around here for a lot longer than most of us and has been pointed out is a lifeline for people who don't have as much money... Now if the building didn't look so darn HIDEOUS that would help but hey....
  10. Am I reopening a can of worms by saying that the likes of TW and Kate from Green & Blue responding in this way is one of the reasons some of us LOVE our independant shops and want ED to remain largely chain free? The passion and the "hands held up" attitude (not to mention free stuff!) and the desire to want things to be better is all for the good IMO
  11. Good question Spadetownboy.. the southern variety. Being a Cork boy I first tried the northern varieties when ONeils pub chain started up back in the early 90s. I was looking forward to them but found them a bit bland. Although I think southern Tayto's have gone the same way...
  12. The words of an official photographer who failed to capture THE moment! ::o
  13. well than YOU very much me old just-back-from-galavanting-around-Estonia mucker Sad fact is I possibly am but still love it. And I have the video... and some recorder TV versions from over the years I'm not helping myself am I??
  14. TW Thanks for coming on and speaking out - always good to hear the other side of the story. Perhaps you can read about the Green & Blue experience as well. The owner Kate read some negative comments on here and responded and (I believe) everyone has benefited from the exchange that happened EDD has had some negative comments but surely you can see it has had many positive ones too - I was here before EDD opened and have nothing but good will towards anybody opening a shop like yours - and I spend my money there too I think you do recognize the value of what people have said - as you mention the area has changed a lot in 5 years and everyone can benefit from keeping up with the times. If you are stuck in negotiations with greedy landlords however we can only wish you luck Post again
  15. Ant Yep - it's called Val's and they are great (for what they do - there will be no organic freerange chickens sold anytime soon) Nisha (sp?) is the main lady and is I believe Sri Lankan - as already pointed out she can offer some good ingredient advice although is slightly overworried about Anglo-Saxons and their ability (or lack of) to take a bit of capsicum heat For the irish among us, it also offers a chance to buy Clonakilty, Tayto and Galtee products somewhere other than The Irish Shop
  16. TT I am torn between affection for a kindred soul and loathing for a competitor! Nah not really - best of luck Hopefully my work internet connection will give me an edge... if I get through to the site I'll try and bag you some tix as well if you want to trust me with your details nearer the day
  17. Joe Having done the walk to and from work several times - (I managed 8/10 trips one week!) I have to say the morning is better... The air is lighter and and the streets (think Walworth Rd) much quieter On the way back however my good intentions evaporate by the time I hit the bars of LL and think "well.. I've earned it"
  18. Mike Good man! And welcome back...
  19. I also live about 3 mins walk away and despite having been in the area 6 years I have only been twice - which is in no way a reflection on the restaurant - I can honestly say I had a great time both times and enjoyed the food. If a youngER person can not find anything to enjoy from a nice french bistro style menu then.... we can always wait for them to grow up I guess the reason I don't go as often is that it's a bit TOO close - if I'm out I'm out. I passed again this evening just to reappraise the exterior - The menu for sure could do with a dust-down but I actually consider the rest of the outside...quaint really. If I was on holiday in a small Spanish or French village and happened upon a place like this I would be raving about it..
  20. eever or is ok with me I think
  21. I headed off to the Nun's Head for a great lunch and cold beers... I felt better after that! Thanks for the thoughts m'dears
  22. looks like most people agree with me on what's good and what's not.. but does anyone know what is actually happening to the block of shops
  23. cough! splutter! Nope that'll be Mike.... I wouldn't want to steal his thunder I suspect I may well be targeted for the next one - I might do an 80s theme for DulwichMum
  24. something.. ANYTHING.. to brighten up the drabness & litter I don't mind most of the shops as such* but there is nothing to supplement them and make it more interesting. Obviously, if the Plough was to have a serious revamp and have some sort of garden instead of a graffiti-strwen car park we would be getting somewhere *Exceptions that Amazing Grace shoe (?) shop - just odd The latest of the little grocer/offies - think it's just called Dulwich Grocer but it makes me feel like I live in the Bronx circa 1976 Not sure we need the DIY, lighting AND tile shop in a row
  25. well, at the top of LL anyway That big building with all of the scaffolding near the Plough seems to be part of something else.. The Dry Cleaner AND The motor accessories shop are both empty for "refurb" I guess the best we can expect is more modern flats but some interesting shops/attractions wouldn't go amiss up there
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