*Bob*

*sound of canned laughter plays* Al - have you considered comedy script-writing? I hear they're looking for new writing talent on 'My Family'.

Just popping down to Gateway for a Marathon bar and some Jif.

More because they'll add ?XXXXXk to the price they tell you they can get - and let greed do the rest. Most people can't be bovvered to change agents during a sale, so it doesn't matter if the inflated price is never achieved, of course. They often have a huge amount of stock on their books (thanks to hyped prices and by this 'Foxtons are ruthless' word-of-mouth rubbish that perpetuates the myth) - half of which is just left to rot whilst they concentrate on the easy-sellers. I've viewed a lot of properties with Foxtons, and it was all too easy to see the ones they weren't interested in. Viewings conducted by people who were visiting the property for the first time ("Aaaand here we have the, er, *looks round door* - the lounge!". Half the time the agent told me what the property would 'probably realise' - before I'd even had a chance to exhibit any interest in it, let alone put an offer in. If you have a really nice property, Foxtons can get top dollar. But so can most of the other agents.

With a bit of luck there will be a massive house price crash soon. A small price to pay to see 'em all out on their arses.

There are plenty of other Estate Agents who are perfectly capable of over-inflating the price of your property without having to give any business to Foxtons. In every dealing with Foxtons I have had, they have been totally PANTS.

Yes - let's give a big hand to 'Kolvin2007', now the proud owner of ?26.99 of pure piano-playing pleasure.

Alan isn't a wind-up merchant. I'm trying to think of an appropriate word. I think the one that best suits is 'wally'.

"I had the perfect excuse" 'Excuse'? Errrrr... Surely you mean 'reason', Alan?

K-Tub, If a dog sinks its legs into your thigh, then I don't think many here would object if you used any means at your disposal to get rid of it. But the same doesn't go for a dog sniffing around your picnic hamper and running off with a pickled egg.

Give Alan a break, people! He's not evil or anything - he just wants to be able to kick your dog. What's wrong with that, for heaven's sake?

Alan Dale Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I understand that dogs can provide therapy for > people with mental issues Al.. get a dog - before it's too late.

I had the misfortune to be walking through Leicester Square on Saturday Night. Plenty of cold, dead eyes on display there - with a high threat factor. Like child-napping, dog attacks are actually pretty rare though. But that still doesn't stop people being afeared of dogs. A lot of owners sometimes tend to forget that there are many people who haven't grown up around dogs and so have little experience of them.

I could happily live without dogs. I only really seem to notice them when they're causing irritation (barking all day, leaving a lovely surprise for the tread of my trainers etc) But then I'm sure various other people could easily live without cars, children, drugs, computer games, nightclubs, aeroplanes, fast food, organic produce, Big Brother, Religion and The Labour Party.. some of which I happen to think are just fine.

Looks like we've got a bidding war on our hands. I can feel the tension!

Mark - you're right. There is something *odd* about the graffiti. I mean, I'm not saying it's highbrow by any means, but it does seem to be slightly more purposeful than your average daubing. Hmmm...

I reckon Louisa's down the internet cafe with a hipflask and a few likeminded pals.

I love these threads. Why do they always seem to come from first-time posters? Hmmm.. What were you doing in Caffe Nero, Lord Lordship? Formulating a cure for cancer or solving the world's energy crisis, no doubt.

I'm thinking more of a post-forum grope. That gives me an idea for a potentially entertaining thread... (snigger)

Ahhh...how sweet/disturbing Mind you - has there been a forum bunk-up yet? It's only a matter of time!

Good god. The phrase is also referenced comically / ironically / lightheartedly in South Park, numerous Woody Allen films, The Osbornes - there must be hundreds more. Are they all ignorant as to where the phrase came from, or are they putting a knowing spin on the phrase for comic effect?!

Indeed.. but seeing as it's stuck on 'good time sunshine' I'm happy to go with it anyway.

Consult the oracle! http://www.glastoweatherwatch.co.uk/ (ultra-scientific weather predictor is at the bottom)

damzel Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > hey *bob* what do you mean the CPT have a tent > there? Just a little joke to see if I could pique Keef's interest in Glastonbury.

You shouldn't refuse junk mail. If I hadn't been receiving junk mail last year, I'd never have won ?46,000,000 in the 'Spanish Lottery'. You can have as many blue boxes and paper bags as you like.

Aren't we taking this sign a little bit too seriously? It's a bit of lighthearted fun, and by all accounts the sign may be more interesting than the clothes so enjoy it whilst you can. And as for the phrase "There goes the neighbo(u)rhood" and its 'nasty racist roots'. Jeez. Lighten up.