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MickMac thanks again for your support, you are very sweet.(hope your wife is ok with this comment)

dulwichmum Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was not picking on Monica. I simply do not > understand why some people refuse to believe the > evidence in front of them, and I don't see any > point in arguing with fanatics. DM Im not a fanatic, just a firm believer in being respectful and diplomatic to my fellow man. You may believe my family are fanatics and good luck with that, however I was brought up to respect others, listen to my elders and always treat others how I would like to be treated. Declan you have made your point and thanks again, but I have come to understand that no matter what you say on this forum, DM always wins.

LegalEagle-ish Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry, I know some of you want this thread to die, > but I just had one last thought on the subject > that I wanted to share. > > I don't hate the Catholic church because it's > never done anything to me personally for me to > feel like that. My mum was raised in a strict > Catholic school and has told me of some of the > sadism of the nuns. > > I know other Catholics brought up over here and in > Ireland with very similar experiences. > > Monica loves the church and her saint Pedro and > feels like they are a comfort to her and part of > her fanily so is very upset about people who are > angry with the Catholic church. I assume from this > that she hasn't been abused by members of the > church or her attitude would probably not be so > positive. > > Then I began to think, what must it feel like if > you discover that a son, brother, father, uncle > or other close family member had been raping and > torturing children? Would you be right to expect > the victims to show restraint in order that they > don't hurt your feelings? > > Or do you get upset with the people who are angry > about being abused because you don't believe what > they are saying is true? > > I'm curious to know what you think about the > rights of the victims to express their anger in > this whole argument. Legal I say this with respect, I am not upset with how the church is being criticised, I was upset with how DM visciously attacked me. I do not condone the catholic Church and the child abusers they have has masked as priests. So please for the 100th Time my grief is with the DM, not with the thread. Who I hastened to add has deleted her posts,and has lost my respect.

East Dulwich is a lovely place to live and work In. There is plenty to do and so many groups and activities going on. We have our very own green Campaigners East Dulwich SNUB and the WI.

Cheese block has amazing Mince pies, I had my first of probably many today. Was not too sweet and the pastry was moist and baked to perfection. Highly recommended.

Legal there are ways to point the truth out, as I have been saying throughout my posts, I do not ignore, what has happened I find it sickening, unfortunately the point I am making has been lost. Its the posts by DM I have the problem with, A lot of the posts on here of course have been negative, but done politely. DM has been rude and viscious, I do not agree with this, I always avoid posts like this because of the sensitivity issues, however I felt I needed to say something,we are all adults at the end of the day.

Im about to order a bulk amount of fishnets, LM do you want a pair, shall I get a pair for PC Mick Bell too??? So much to do and so little time to do it in. HonaloochieB I have you down for a few with a fruity little red number to go with it.>:D

I think Ladymuck has done the right thing by starting a topic that can be sensitive to a majority of the people. I never wanted the troops to go in initially, and the fact that the Americans, Brits and Russians are all trying to make Afghanistan a safer place, just goes to show no one will probably get it right, but are going to try their hardest to do right by the afghanistans, no matter what.

vinceayre Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No I don't as a matter of fact ( spending the > first three years of my life in a catholic > orphanage hasn't warped me that much) but what i > do find distasteful is a person being ridiculed > for their beliefs from on high. > Oh and we don't welcome bully's in my shop so your > presence wont be missed. Thank you Vince for the support, That is why I really dont post on threads like this, because of people like DM, Ghastly

dulwichmum Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do the newspapers disrespect you too sweetie? And > the television stations, when they publish the > facts about Padre Pio? Bless! You should get out > more. > > The world is not flat, and evolution must blow > your mind! How do you reconcile your blind faith > in Padre Pio with the popes thoughts on the > subject (I dare you to click on Huguenot's link), > or the fact that it is one of the ten commandments > that you should not put false Gods before the > Lord? Dulwichmum you are simply viscious, you dont know me, so dont comment. Thank god not everyone is like you. I cant understand what has happened, I use to find you funny, however now i find you Viscious and I cannot be bothered with you

Declan, thank you, I dont take it personally, however I was brought up in a Italian/Spanish household, the saint on the mantlepiece, in the Kitchen and in our hearts was padre pio, so I have come to look upon him as a member of my family. I understand why DM feels bitter, a lot of the catholics do about the whole horrible situtaion, however DM can have a bit more respect in her posts, I feel she can be insensitive at times and this time i have actually spoken up.

first mate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is very likely for charity. Loads of young guys > are growing moustaches to support prosate cancer > charities, breast cancer too, I think (guys can > get breast cancer as well as women). You are right men can get Breast cancer, Check out the Haven Cancer Charity organisation, they have loads of research on breast cancer in men.

Declan Dulwichmum has meant disrespect to me by Disrespecting Padre Pio, I have given up with this thread, because time after time someone will be attacked,this time it is me for speaking my mind.

Bishop of Croydon ehh mmm I think we will be ok.

MWAHH thanks LM for your sweet comments. Hope you join us in the EDT after for a thank you drink for all the volunteers.

The Blooming Mariah carey one, i think its used on the Sofa adverts. Detest it, must say I do enjoy Drummer boy by the great Bing Crosby and the Luscious David Bowie.

No Dulwichmum its not refusal of anything, its actually asking you to be respectful of others, who still have a belief in the faith, it is not refusal, its asking for a little respect. As I said there is no point posting on this thread, I dont enjoy coming on here because of your attacks and the lack of respect you show others, when you have a point to make.

Pointless really even bothering with this thread, with all due respect.

So Ladies and gents top 5 carols to be sang on the parade will be Once in Royal David City little town of Bethlehem Away in a Manger Silent Night Oh come all ye faithful Thanks for your votes, your constructive advice and the usual stuff that goes with asking to vote on Christmas carols in November. hopefully see you all there on the 19th, Song sheets will be handed out and yes PC Mick Bell will be joining in x>:D<

Thank you Sly and Reggie, the tune is a blast and we have put it on the official South Southwark traders association website or the SSBA, and of course on the Santa Parade thread.

dulwichmum Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, I apologise. I should have said; > > ?Thou shalt not put false gods before me... > > Now, where have I heard that line before? As i said Dulwichmum we all have a right to our opinion, and I am asking you to respect those who follow their faith.

Slightly offended about Padre Pio being an old fraud, We all have a right to express an opinion, and that is what makes the EDF so popular. However as a Catholic who grew up in the UK then moving to Italy and going to Mass on a Sunday, and praying to Padre Pio who re-enforced my faith and who I pray to when I need guidance, I take offence to the Padre Pio post. I do not and would never belittle the faith of others, so please have the same respect. This has nothing to do with the irresponsible sickos who masked themselves as priests to satisfy the sexual urges, remember this happens everywhere not just the catholic church. so leave Padre Pio out of it please.

Guppy I am a 30 something workaholic, in the middle of a MSc and I have no children, married, but hardly see my Hubby because of the work and the MSc. and i have friends in a similar position. You should go along to the EDF drinks, i think there may be one this week!

HonaloochieB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Muley Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > > "Yes sir. Sorry sir. But sir, Louisa started it > > sir, by being 'orrible to everyone, sir. Is it > > true she's Satan's little helper, sir? Sorry > sir, > > I meant Santa, sir. > > > > Sir, sir, will you be dressing up as Santa > again > > this year, sir?" > > Just try and stop me. > Throughout the year I have selflessly and at great > personal expense invested a large amount of money > in local pubs in order to cultivate a face as > rubicund as the breast of our old friend the > robin. > And of course my figure is such that I have no > need of padding in order to convince any room that > Santa Claus has indeed come to town. > > Just beard, suit and boots, and I be good to go, > @#$%&. Well I am looking for a Mrs Claus and I can provide the costume HonaloochieB, just give me the nod.>:D< From Anne Summers maybe;-)

Hi All Surburban Pirate have written a track in honour of the Santa's parade. > http://www.thesuburbanpirate.com/Santas_Got_A_CRB.mp3 Its really good, very funny and I hope you like it