Worker

Suppose it's too late to advise you to choose your words carefully if you use the EDF. So I'll just advise you to ignore the tools. They'll make themselves known to you soon enough.

This is par for the course at Le C. My understanding is that once certain buggy-friendly tables are occupied, then no more are allowed in. Their choice of course, but it puts me off going there with my son even if they have room, simply because I feel just a touch unwelcome. I'll be back in 18 years!

Don't suppose anyone has asked the authorities at LB station why it is impossible for them to simply and correctly notify passengers which platform (2 or 3) the next train to Cannon Street will leave from? Save me banging my head against the brick wall as well. Thanks.

In large swathes of any country it's pretty normal. I large cities it ain't, so I don't think Londoners should feel they're an exception to the rule.

Which country out of curiosity? I'm from NZ and I've often heard other NZer's say that we say hello to strangers, which is utter b*llocks. Maybe to a fellow walker on a country road, but not in a town or city. No different to here then. mikki100 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My husband is from a country where it is natural > to exchange pleasantries such "good morning", > "good afternoon" and "good evening" or simply > "hello" to strangers without being perceived as > crazy, dodgy or a drunk! I'm a Londoner born and > bred so am used to no eye contact or communication > between strangers unless absolutely necessary. > However I love East Dulwich community spirit and > would like to think we are more friendly than most > Londoners so I've decided to put it to the test > and will say hello to anyone I come across in East > Dulwich tomorrow.

Seeing as you ask so nicely...

There are employment laws in place to protect the workers. You're going deep when you consider the effect on workers of a single store's request to extend opening hours.

Agree with most of that BNG. Generally, I'm suspicious of any leader whose death provokes mass hysteria. Kim Jong-il, Ayatollah Khomeini, Princess Di.

Bath, moisturise, story, in bed with bottle of milk, sound machine on, light off, nighty night, door closed. So we just give him the milk and it's his choice whether he drinks it. He often falls asleep cuddling the bottle without drinking it. Works pretty well. I should note that it took a long, long time to settle into this routine!

"I find it a bit embarrassing that this is THE issue that people just can't get enough of. It's like when Mitcham got its Harvester, only worse. It's just a shop, not an elixir for eternal youth and happiness." Only in the limited context of the EDF Bob, which most people use to catch up on local events, gossip, etc. They deal with more important issues in the real world.

What time was this please Pickle?

I hear you, but the hard fact is that the freeholder and the retailers will cater to the demographic that makes them the most money. If those objecting to the application on the grounds of parking, deliveries, etc are in fact doing so to protect a resource that less well off local residents require, good on them. Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We have no idea why Iceland have chosen to leave, > it could be that business is as good as ever, but > the rent has gone up too much. I don't know, but > it is certainbly not an empty shop, people do use > it, and not everyone living in ED has a lot of > spare cash. There are still plenty of people > living there who moved in before 2000.

Can I ask why you're bothered by the application? I ask as though I can see that very near residents may be affected, I can't muster the energy to be bothered by the application as it will not affect me. I guess I do not have the requisite civic-mindedness to be upset by a small increase in deliveries or a reduction in parking spaces, etc? Or most of the vocal objectors to the application live within spitting distance and are less civic-minded and more NIMBY? civilservant Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Local resident > > Occasionally shop in Iceland for basics > Occasionally shop in M&S, but not for basics > > Not bothered whether we have an M&S in LL. > There's one on the Walworth Road and in every > major railway station if I need something from > there. > > But am bothered that the planning application was > so slipshod, and would oppose having M&S on LL > under those conditions

Did KFC have the spicy fries over here? In NZ they had these for a few years - came with a sachet of spicy god-knows-what you sprinkled over them. Actually, maybe they were called shaker fries. Anyway, very tasty. csaddleton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I like kfc chips the best. Long, salty and floppy.

Don't suppose we could all declare our particular interests in this application? For example, resident of Chesterfield Grove, son of building owner, local politician gunning for votes, local politician trying to do what's best for ED, massive snob, Iceland customer by necessity, orange-a-phobic, etc. I'll start: local (but not near) resident who would shop at M&S slightly more often than at Iceland, cares about the make-up of LL, but is not convinced by most of the arguments (for or against) on this thread.

I like aspirational food, but I don't have any idea what it is.

Really, a buggy valeting service? I am definitely lazy enough to use such a service (and I have a steam cleaner at home).

I wonder if those that object to the application on the basis of parking pressures are aware of the many other applications for additional rooms, new houses or B&B's currently pending or already approved for ED? The level of upset with this application seems disproportionate. Good to see the EDT planning to set up B&B rooms though. Presume the guests will not have cars.

Did you leave some of your camo gear there KK?

I care what shops are on my local high street, 'cause that's where I shop. Not deeply, but I care. Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > why would anyone not want m&s on lordship lane? > > > > Why would anyone really care that much?

Tempted to say 'all of 'em' but will make a list asap.

Um, because he's blinded me with his dead pan humour? Because I don't think he's wrong (which is why I agreed with him, you see). He's said James can't take a referendum on every issue, which he can't. And that he may change his mind if (ad hoc) he senses opinion is for the extended hours. This seems a reasonable approach.

Agree with Bob. Shame they can't open longer on a Sunday; many's a time I've turned up at Co-Op past 5pm for some critical dinner ingredients and been disappointed. Don't even get me started on Dulwich DIY not opening on Sunday. James, if I were you I'd burn the EDF. While I appreciate your contributions, I doubt it's a vote winner at the end of the day.

Hi James, I see the lights are now working at ED Station - thank you for your efforts there. I've been thinking about how to improve the footpaths along LL. Am I right in assuming that the portion of the footpaths nearest the shops (and the portion in greatest need of improvement) are the shop's responsibility? Is there any way the shopkeepers can be motivated to improve these spaces? At a minimum, to make them safer for elderly and other pedestrians (the example of Londis refers)? Thanks, Worker

90% of men are scumbags. No, they're not. If you can admit this, you're halfway through that haystack.