Lowlander

Mustard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have bought two name brands from Sainsburys within > 18 months and both failed. > > Has anyone had any luck under the Sale of Goods > Act in getting a refund for a faulty kettle? I would go in and talk to customer services. Six years is the maximum I think under that act and that seems a reasonable life for a kettle - 18 months is not! I've got a bog standard Asda own brand one that's been going for 10 years, used at least three to four times a day (and it's never been descaled.

Oddly enough I did this just the other week - wrapped in newspaper and put in the green bin.

I bought a second hand, 10 year old Ford Mondeo some years ago with 110k on the clock for ?1000. One previous owner. It's now 17 years old (1998 reg) with 140k. Starts first time every time. Never failed an MOT, service between ?100-?300 every year depending on what needs done. If money's tight then I would not spend more than ?3k; you'll get something in perfect condition for that price.

Hahahahahahahaha! That and Sepp Blatter's bizarre opening speech has made my day.

is this unique to Nero? Just ask them to move. Happens on trains/buses/pubs. They're just chancing it.

grabot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > grabot Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > "If they have started to cross they have > > priority, > > > so give way" > > > > > > Emphasis on "if they have started to cross". > > > Whether the road is main or smaller is > neither > > > here nor there. > > > > It was James who raised that not me. The point > > is, even if you're hurtling towards the > junction > > at 60 and a pedestrian steps out, they have > > priority. The OP is right in a sense, > junctions > > are invisible zebra crossings. > > No they do not. The pedestrian is a dangerous > fool in that situation. The pedestrian should not > step out unless it is safe to do so. Jumping out > in front of cars is dangerous for all concerned > and any attempt to perpetuate the idea that it > automatically grants priority is vicariously > dangerous. They do have right of way. Whether or not they're foolish is irrelevant to that.

grabot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "If they have started to cross they have priority, > so give way" > > Emphasis on "if they have started to cross". > Whether the road is main or smaller is neither > here nor there. It was James who raised that not me. The point is, even if you're hurtling towards the junction at 60 and a pedestrian steps out, they have priority. The OP is right in a sense, junctions are invisible zebra crossings.

grabot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "Doesn't the Highway code have something about > pedestrians having prioprity when behicels turn > from a main road to msaller road. " > > No. Err, read this https://www.gov.uk/using-the-road-159-to-203/road-junctions-170-to-183 "watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way"

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that people increasingly seem to think that cars have the right of way at the junction of East dulwich grove and lordship lane!!?? People seem to think they can just drive through road whenever they wish and people should stop for them! Sometimes I really feel like posting on a forum! Lol. #pavementrageinED

holloway Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > my phone lost its signal and the same happened to > my flatmate. why would that happen?? Mobile transmitters need electricity too!

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I hate how gastropubs don't even sell small bags > of nuts anymore. Who wants to snack on a bowl of > olives with your pint? Bring back bar freebies > like the old days, roasties, crisps, nuts. Comfort > food, not pretentious food. > > Louisa. The only thing allowed to pass your lips with a pint is a cigarette (preferably unfiltered).

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Fair point, but it's not exactly News is it? > Been > > going on since the dawn of time when important > > family living in the penthouse cave got the > best > > cut of raw mammoth. > > > > During the war the rich managed to live it out > in > > Park Lane hotels eating three course meals > every > > night whilst the rest of the population had to > > make to with tinned snoek. > > I wasn't suggesting it was news.. It was just an > interesting program. > Probably why it was given the Prime TV slot of > 09.00 - 10.00 pm > > Jeese .. some folk will want to make a argument > about just about anything. > > Sorry I brought it your attention. > > It crossed my mind when people are discussing East > Dulwich prices and not wanting to hi-jack another > thread > thought I would start a new one. > > DulwichFox OK I get your point mine was that it wasn't news. Sorry. Anyway also look at the "reassuringly expensive" Stella and branding; people get a sense of satisfaction from buying premium or recognised brands. Which when it gets to ?325 for a cup of coffee becomes absurd... But what is that scale in East Dulwich? The new Italian place and GBK (pay extra for ketchup!) perhaps?

Fair point, but it's not exactly News is it? Been going on since the dawn of time when important family living in the penthouse cave got the best cut of raw mammoth. During the war the rich managed to live it out in Park Lane hotels eating three course meals every night whilst the rest of the population had to make to with tinned snoek.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > DulwichFox Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > I currently drive a 1.6 Ltr Ford with Auto > > > Gearbox. > > > > > > At 20 MPH my revs are higher because my gear > > box > > > drops a cog. > > > > > > So over a set distance I am burning more > fuel > > for > > > a longer period of time and creating more > > > pollution. > > > > > > DulwichFox > > > > On the flat yes; going uphill or downhill? You > > can always over-ride and put in 2nd manually? > > I do not have a 2nd gear. My 19 year old Ford uses > a Vari-Speed system.. > > It has a 'L' Low gear. which can be used for > going up VERY steep hills. Not needed for D.K. > Hill. > But then my revs go up from 2,000 to 3,000 > > DulwichFox Your mileage may vary as they say...my 16 year old Ford will sit happily on the level in 2nd at 20mph, but at 30 it's at the high end of 3rd.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I currently drive a 1.6 Ltr Ford with Auto > Gearbox. > > At 20 MPH my revs are higher because my gear box > drops a cog. > > So over a set distance I am burning more fuel for > a longer period of time and creating more > pollution. > > DulwichFox On the flat yes; going uphill or downhill? You can always over-ride and put in 2nd manually?

Try Shipley - have used them for transporting a few things from Scotland to Dulwich. Put in details of the shipment and you'll get quotes from couriers/movers who have space: http://www.shiply.com/

FatherJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander but 22 is not 20 or below as is now the > rule, not being picky...honest! > > I do not drive often but I recently found it > impossible on Denmark Hill to maintain a steady > 20mph and Dulwich Fox makes an excellent point, > pedestrians are crossing, sometimes with a false > sense of security, as some cars are whizzing past > on the inside in excess of the 20mph. > > Buses travelling along at 20mph...? > > How are Southwark managing/monitoring this? Car speedos typically overestimate by 10%. But I'll be sure to keep to 20mph from now on :-) Southwark aren't enforcing it. Neither are the police. So the only penalty is your conscience, or an accident. Essentially, if it gets people to moderate their speed to between 25-30 as opposed to 30-35 then you're reducing speed, saving lives and (arguably) reducing pollution for little cost.

vandam Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyone else finding it incredibly difficult to > drive at 20 mph in the entire Borough of > Southwark? > Yes, I know it saves lives, but it just seems like > you're crawling, especially if there is no other > traffic around. I find it dead easy (although I admit to keeping the speedo around 22 max). Whenever I drive in Southwark the only places I feel safe driving above 20mph are the red routes which aren't affected anyway. As a pedestrian it's far easier and more pleasant to cross the road (e.g. junction of Heber Rd and Lordship Lane). My car is achieving exactly the same mpg.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would recommend Warren Evans... > > Nearest branch Camberwell > > They make Handmade Beds and Mattresses... up to > Super King Size > > I have 2 of their beds.. They are expensive but > are real quality... > I'm told Madonna uses their beds. ... but I would > not know that.. > > > https://www.warrenevans.com/?tid=WAWAR111610697Ph > rase&gclid=CMCsiuyuhcUCFczJtAod43MA-g > > DulwichFox Agree - fantastic mattresses that last a long time. Plus you spend a third of your life in bed so spend accordingly.

Oh another tip - do check the prices from ED station to Birmingham. Often it's an extra ?1.50 or so more than from Euston/Marylebone which includes the train to London Bridge and tube so about half the price of using contactless/PAYG. Works with most train companies.

cella Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not really enjoying this thread. Most of the posts > are kinda sad. This is one of the funniest threads I've ever read. Everyone has done something regrettable once in their lives. Hats off to those who did it in spectacular fashion!

It's only 1h38 from Marylebone as opposed to 1h22 from Euston (and much cheaper with arguably more comfortable trains)

I bought an ipad from the Covent Garden store around 16.00 a few months back - asked a few questions on the models, got my answers, selected, paid and was out within 5 minutes. Is it for repair? Don't you have to make an appointment anyway? Most of the people appeared to be tourists and schoolchildren browsing...

titch juicy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > DuncanW Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Sema has good chips > > > > > > Would be surprised if anyone would be doing > > chips > > > cooked in beef dripping - > > vegetarian/pescatarian > > > customers wouldn't like it. > > > > Was the traditional way until around 30 years > ago, > > still the only way in many places up north! > Best > > to ask if you're concerned as many may still > fry > > fish in same oil as sausages / pies etc. > > Fried pies?!? Yes, fried pies. Isn't everything you buy in a chip shop fried?

DuncanW Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sema has good chips > > Would be surprised if anyone would be doing chips > cooked in beef dripping - vegetarian/pescatarian > customers wouldn't like it. Was the traditional way until around 30 years ago, still the only way in many places up north! Best to ask if you're concerned as many may still fry fish in same oil as sausages / pies etc.