Lowlander

Also consider train from Brighton to Clapham Junction (45 minutes), then Overground to Denmark Hill (15 minutes) Off-peak that may be quicker.

MrBen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > "limited" means I'm at a > conference/training/all > > day meeting, so I won't get back to you > > immediately > > > > "No access" means that - I'm on holiday thanks, > > work phone is switched off (or work email > disabled > > on personal phone). If you're luck I'll check > it > > a few days before I go back into the office. > > > > If it's really urgent? Call me! > > So "no access" is a semantic. And its a relic from > 10 years ago plus when people's only access to > email was a laptop/desktop pc. Just say you're on > holiday and not returning until X or do as Otta > suggests in plain English. > > I'll calm down now.... There's no access. The blackberry is switched off and work email disabled on my personal phone. Granted, I could say "I am currently out of the office, the blackberry is switched off and work email disabled on my work phone. I shall return on x date, but may or may not check email a few days before going back in, depending on how I'm feeling. If you really need me, try calling - good luck, as I'm on a remote farm in Wales with no reception, and no inclination to go into the village until the booze runs out".

"limited" means I'm at a conference/training/all day meeting, so I won't get back to you immediately "No access" means that - I'm on holiday thanks, work phone is switched off (or work email disabled on personal phone). If you're luck I'll check it a few days before I go back into the office. If it's really urgent? Call me!

I wouldn't try and intervene either! Not worth the risk. Best just to call the Police as soon as possible (999 if you see it happening, or 101 after the event).

Actually Fox, frozen and *really* fresh are equal. But it has to be really fresh - like only a few days old. As for taste and texture...well there is a difference, and if you don't mind it, then that's fine. But there is.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lowlander what is this obsession with food being > delivered? It's extremely antisocial and > representative of all that is lazy about 21st > century life. Whilst you are sat at home not > getting any exercise I am whizzing about in my car > (and on foot) searching out bargains in my local > environs. Any money you save by having stuff > delivered is offset by the additional premium a > firm like Waitrose whack on top of every day > essentials. A car isn't just about convenience for > people of a certain age, it's a necessity in some > cases. It also means I don't rely on public > transport if I fancy a leisurely trip to the coast > on a weekend. Looking at the cost of trains etc > I'm very happy to stick with my car. > > Jeremy, Eric and Mags sourced all their veg from > fresh local suppliers I can assure you. > > Louisa. Louisa what is this obsession with driving everywhere? The obesity, slothfulness and inefficiency of this country are exactly why the UK is going to the dogs. Getting my groceries delivered - price matched to Tescos - is efficient, economic and keeps traffic off the roads. In addition, I walk 5 miles a day to and from work. Every week I walk to Peckham and back, buying up garlic, spring onions, okra, herbs, meat, fish and a myriad of other bits and pieces - because it's better quality and cheaper. But Ocado beats them on price for wine, tinned goods, some greens (broccoli, spinach). And you have no idea of the principle of a car being a necessity. Try living in the wilds of Scotland (I have!) and you'll soon find out. No-one needs a car. My 90 year old grandmother lived car-free in a house heated by coal fires and did all her own shopping - carried home.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Seabag there's no difference between frozen and > fresh veg, if anything the frozen stuff has been > proven to be "fresher" because it's taken from > field to freezer retaining its freshness! You > really do believe the rubbish you spout don't you? > Haha literally crying with laughter here. I bet > the likes of Waitrose and all the little fresh > this that and the other organic shops love you > coming in store. "I saw you coming" syndrome > springs to mind. Some people just love being > ripped off I swear. > > Louisa. Same with many things in life though isn't it Louisa? Whilst you heave around the district in your beaten up Nissan Micra, loaded with slowly-defrosting frozen peas and lamb shanks, others enjoy having food delivered to the door (and the net-curtain twitching from neighbours as they tut-tut at the extravagance of Ocado). Meanwhile, I'm sitting on the sofa counting the cool grand a year I save by not having a car - whilst the oil companies, Government, parking attendants, garages and car dealers continue to relieve you of your (hard-earned?) cash...

Go on then Louisa...who is it you write for? Daily Mail or The Telegraph?

Wonderful if you like driving in the metropolis. Personally, I use the money I save by not having a car to (a) shop at Ocado and (b) take a decent fortnight's break in Tuscany or Marrakech (based on monthly car running costs including depreciation of ?100 or ?1200 per year). And still have some money left over to fritter on hand-made pasta and hipster beer on the Lane...

Why on earth would I go - to the Old Kent road of all places - to buy food? When Ocado can deliver it to my door? And I don't need a car!

Well there's reams of evidence out there that point towards lower emissions at 20mph, as well as against, so call that a draw. It's quieter for residents. And I don't think anyone will disagree that it reduces fatalities, especially amongst children? So, the problem is acceptance and enforcement (really, if all red routes stay at 30mph, what is the problem? How much time would you really lose?) (BTW, ideal fuel efficiency and lower emissions is driving at a steady 50mph, good luck with that!

Mrs TP Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes I've noticed that driving towards the Horniman > it now says 20 on what was the exit sign - so has > it been extended? > > Also, Sydenham Hill is now a 20 - that is mental. > Barely ever see another car on it outside of rush > hour times but now always seem to have an irate > van driver behind me beeping like mad because I am > observing the new speed limit. These random 20mph > zones are just too stressful. Just pull in and let them overtake. Agree stressful...but I get the same all the time in 30mph zones -in fact I was overtaken yesterday by a nutcase who must have touched over 40 on the south circular going past the school

I would leave at 0630 at the latest and expect it to take 2 hours (it should actually take 1.5 at that time). If you leave later the traffic will just be murder, personally I prefer to sacrifice a little sleep and arrive in plenty of time...but

Pipe smoking

What's a CD player Grandad?

Depends on the timings (if you can get a good connection at Peckham Rye it should be quicker), but generally speaking yes go to London Bridge...

Every 2 - 3 minutes on the core section (London Bridge through to King's Cross) After the core section south of the river there are several branches (e.g. Wimbledon, Brighton and via Peckham Rye) So in 2018 when it's completed you may see a small increase to maybe three trains instead of two per hour. But I wouldn't bet on it! But you will get new trains from 2016!

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm not sure you can explain suicide bombers as > "stupid immature boys" though... darker forces at > work.. Suicide attacks have been going on since the dawn of time..look at the Kamikazes of WW2. Nothing new, just more effective these days with explosives.

The 08:09 from ED was 1 minute early arriving into LB this morning - and I got through the barriers within 2 minutes. 1 journey out of 9 this week went ok!

They don't really sit with ED's changing demographic, so I suspect they may close...

david_carnell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dear god?! Seriously? You don't get that > response? > > It says, proudly, we will not be cowed. We will > not be initimated by your acts of violence. We > will defeat you not by a machine gun but by > freedom of speech. There are many of us. You are > few. That you do not represent Islam and take your > prophets name in vain when committing these acts. > > If we stop publishing these things, because of > "offence", because of consequences like this, > terrorism wins. And we all lose. Au-contraire; I see exactly where you are coming from. Doing so will also turn some moderates against the system, justify - in their minds - the terrorists actions, and even upset the portion of newspaper readers who don't share the sense of humour. This is a situation which requires a little thought be put into the response. And no, I don't quite know what that should be at this stage...

StraferJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Some of the victims not even that I'd bet > > I've seen several calls for every newspaper to > print the cartoon tomorrow on the front page - > here's hoping How will that help things? I'm all for freedom of speech and expression...but this would surely fan the flames...

Is this the Post Office next to Sainsbury's? By all accounts the Landlord is a real shyster. Good blokes who ran that shop too they have their own now just on the corner...

History lesson! I actually joined it in 2007 for all of three weeks, scared the hell out of me and never been back since.

Southeast Twenty Stu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have an annual season ticket, which I haven't > actually used for months now, (as taken to my bike > in face of pathetic train service). Anyone know if > I can get it refunded? Yes is face value minus months used at monthly prices E.g. Annual ?1000, monthlies ?100, refund for six months is ?1000-?600=?400 Hurry!