legalbeagle

Brum - learn to cook! It impresses the ladies........ Black peppercorns A string of home grown dried chillies

cate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My dog is a foodie, not a boozer. Like me. I know > the people from Green and Blue read this. Do you > allow well-behaved dogs in to your fine > establishment? Hi Cate - sadly we do not though I don't actually know why. I'm a dog owner myself so it isn't out of dislike for pooches, and indeed my dog has an almost embarrasing crush on Jude (one of the owners and manager) who also likes them. Maybe because of where we prepare food but I don't actually know. I will investigate!

Count me in. I'll bring my King Charles Spaniel. Vicious, she is.

Mr LB has just caught a train from London Bridge and has arrived in North Duwlich station no probs, train was running on time and journey time was as normal. That doesn't mean all trains will be fine, of course, but at least some seem to be normal.

Southern Railway website is saying that last minute delays and cancellations of up to 30 minutes can be expected but no mention of the station being closed. Perhaps Barry will give us an update if he is allowed a break from shovelling snow!!

Not according to the live departures board on the National Rail website. Is that reliable?

redjam Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow, vomiting to order, that's hardcore. I > thought my kids were pretty fussy eaters (and the > gaps between the floorboards in our kitchen - > filled with impossible-to-reach discarded food - > bear testament to this), but that's impressive. > Think the prize goes to baby legalbeagle, unless > anyone can top that?! Thanks redjam - not the sort of prize I was hoping my little darlings would collect but whaddaya do?!

I had to go away for three nights when my daugher was 9 months old and I was just back to work from maternity leave. Like you I had no choice at all and was dreading it. When I got back it was to find that, although there had been "moments", both father and daughter were fine, and for the most part had had a lovely time together. It is very daunting, but the good thing is that your child is probably old enough to understand that you have gone away only briefly and will be back soon. She might have moments of upset but they won't last forever. Are you able to telephone her? If she responds well to phone calls it might be worth trying. If you haven't used the phone with her before try calling her a few times before you go so she gets the hang of it. Good luck and try not to be too anxious - children are much more resilient than we think.

Whippersnappers music group at Brockwell Lido Thursday morning, google them for more information.

My son was a terrible eater too. He would do all the throwing stuff etc, but he had an even more special trick. If he ate something he didn't like, rather than spit it out, he'd just vomit. Everything in his stomach. So then you had to start all over again....... You have my sympathy, a bad eater is a huge pain. I used to take some of his favourite toys to the table and let him play with them and then sneak a few moutfulls of food in while he was distraced. Time consuming, but it did work. Good luck and remember, whatever impression your child is giving you at the moment, you are doing your best and no doubt doing very well!!

You could think about buying a baby sling - there were some days when my kids simply wouldn't be put down for a second. If you have a sling you can pop them in there and still wash up, make tea, eat something, put the washing on etc etc and baby feels snug and happy. I'm not suggesting you carry them around all day every day, but sometimes it is handy if they just won't be put down. On the subject of lonliness I would say try to get out of the house once a day if you can manage it. Even if it is just a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk or whatever, or just a walk round the block or a park. Even juet for ten minutes. Dulwich is quite a parent friendly place and I used to find lots of people would smile at my tiny new baby and say hello, or make a little comment. It doesn't sound like much now, but it does help, and the fresh air and new perspective stop you getting cabin fever. I also used to find having Radio 4 (or whatever you like to listen to) on in the background helped, it keeps you in touch with what is going on in the world outside, and when your other half gets home there is more to talk about than "today I changed 6 nappies and fed baby 8 times" which doesn't always make for the most exciting conversation! Be kind to yourself. Don't expect to achieve as much admin and chores in a day as you used to. Small achievements, one day at a time, and you'll soon have the confidence to do more. Finally don't allow any visitors unless they bring food, and if anyone offers help, take them at face value and accept it! If your mother in law tuts at the mess and offers to hoover then let her!! Good luck and try to enjoy it. It goes soooooo quickly!

Roads off Townley towards Dulwich Village are very very slippery indeed. My car refused to stop outside my house and just kept going down the hill! Luckily it agreed to stop before the end of the road but only just!

Oi! RosieH! If the man wants to get gallant and rescue me from public humiliation with a lollipop then who are we to stand in his way! Huguenot you are a gentleman and a scholar and I thank you. Please do fluff up for as long as you feel able. My honour is indeed at stake. I'm with you on the evolving nature of language and in particular the use of the apostrophe. After all, do we write 'flu? Where would you put an apostrophe on "fridge"? Oh, and I'd like strawberry flavour please, if it's not too much trouble.

ralphation Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kid gets stabbed in broad daylight in the middle > of a busy supermarket on our collective doorstep > and the EDF starts debating the use of apostrophes > in the name of the supermarket. Well it wasn't quite like that now was it, naughty boy. Someone was stabbed, lots of people expressed shock and sorrow, and then plenty more people applauded the incredible bravery of two women who undoubtedly saved a life that day. Only after that did we descend into name calling, and from that point frankly it doesn't matter what else was said. I don't mind you having a pop at me, I'm a big girl and can take a telling off, but please don't make it sound like no one on the forum cared less what happened. Read the whole thread and you'll see what I mean. Now be off with you before I call into question your understanding of a sentence.

Oh thank you thank you thank you. I have always relied on the kindness of strangers. (How is it possible that we aren't in the lounge?)

[looks up hopefully from hankie and whispers] Do you really think so? You're not just trying to make me feel better?

But Rosie you don't understand - I'M NEVER WRONG!!! Oh the humanity.........

Oh please don't make it worse. Don't tell me I've actually been using that shop on a regular basis and not even read their signs correctly. Is their no end to my public humiliation? Who else knew? I'm distraught.

RosieH I have just googled said store and am utterly horrified to discover that you are correct. I hang my head in shame. Hoist by my own petard, as they say. I feel compelled to point out by way of mitigation that my error came from misunderstanding the name, rather than the use of the apostrophe. It's a weak defence but it's all I've got. I'm an utter moron (and/or muppet). [sob]

I don't wish to prolong this debate eater81 but it seems to me highly unlikely that you have met every member of staff at Sainsburys and Halfords. And if I'm right, then it's plain rude to lump them all together and insult them. I have met some staff at Sainsburys who have been kind, smiley and helpful. And by the way, Sainsburys in this context doesn't require an apostrophe. And don't even get me started on your spelling of "therefore". Normally I would apologise for my compulsive need to correct grammar but in this case I won't since you cited the English language as your main defence.....

James - thanks very much for a prompt reply. I will continue to rely on my combination of salt, boiling water and cat litter!

I think the journey planner page just shows a general warning that rail services are disrupted. If you look at the live departure board part of the site, apart from the 18.18 cancellation, the service to Dulwich looks normal. Though it goes without saying that this could change at any time.

Hi James - I know that the council are doing their best, and it is appreciated. Any ideas if there are plans to treat some of the roads off Townley Road? I live on Beauval which is very treacherous especially since it's a hill. I have noticed Woodwarde and others nearby in a similar condition. I do realise that lots of side roads are in the same state and that main roads are the sensible priority, but do you know whether there are plans to treat the side roads too?

Sue - you're welcome to PM me about it any time, no hurry. Meantime I wish you a healthy and cowboy builder free new year!!

Sue - you have my full sympathy, litigation is horrible, and I can see how you would feel it adds to your stress. If you want to know more about your legal position I'll happily PM or chat about it with you. I don't think you're too late to get money out of people but then again you may feel you just want to fix your house and move on!