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I use one of my stock of tactical nuclear weapons left over from the Cold War. They were a bargain on ebay a few years ago. My street's very quiet now, but it kind of glows a bit.
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Shell have won a massive oil contract in Iraq.
Townleygreen replied to DrDom's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
I am afraid that Shell these days are at least 90% a Dutch company, so I trust the Netherlands is grateful for our losses. -
So much for James Barber's contributions.....
Townleygreen replied to Townleygreen's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
TJ said: back off townley. No-one asked you to come on here either. Such a nice positive comment! Pity you havent even read what I posted. That would be too much to expect when you can just come out with a pithy aggressive comment. -
So much for James Barber's contributions.....
Townleygreen replied to Townleygreen's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Yes *Bob* my personal preference would be a James Barber lamp (as with Aladdin) - one rub and...whoosh...James appears. What a great Chrissy present that would be. -
So much for James Barber's contributions.....
Townleygreen replied to Townleygreen's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Look, folks, leave it out. James set himself up for this - no one asked him to start posting on the EDF, he just came forward - fair play to him, as they say in Cardiff. I think he ahs done some good. However, once he puts himself forward, I don't think it unreasonable to wonder why he has suddenly ceased to respond. I would be happy if he said he no longer had time or whatever, but just to cease seems a bit of an own goal for him. It doesn't mean I won't vote for him. My last comment (When's his election? May?) was meant to be tongue in cheek. -
The real question you should address is.... how did it get there? With all these things it is better to treat the cause not the symptom. It might be old and no longer active? Is it due to condensation? Is there any ventilation in the room? Like an air brick? All rooms need some ventilation, though people tend to block them up. I used to suffer from black mould in the bathroom, an uprated extractor fan has sorted the problem.
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I would suggest Swanage, which is a lovely little town. has some fabulous restaurants, most very reasonable. Close to Studland Bay - lovely beach, the coastal path, Corfe Castle (steam train access), not far from Lulworth Cove, Poole, Bournemouth etc. I have always stayed in a very good Guest House, but there are lots of apartments there too.
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Where to go for a winter sun holiday with toddler?
Townleygreen replied to echo's topic in The Family Room Discussion
CurlyKaren, Again, Cyprus is no good in january... too likely to be rainy/cloudy then. As I say, Canaries or Eqypt are both good possibilities then. Or Gambia? That's certain to be hot, and is same time zone as us. Los Gigantes beach... yes that WAS interesting. We didn't touch it, stayed around the hotel pools...lovely. It is a lovely peaceful sort of place. -
Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Dagenham, Barking, Romford, Hornchurch, Ilford, Leyton, Southall, Feltham, Uxbridge, Merton, Brent, Harlesden, Wembley, Walthamstow, Leytonstone, Thornton heath, Penge, god, there are so many ghastly places!
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Where to go for a winter sun holiday with toddler?
Townleygreen replied to echo's topic in The Family Room Discussion
Lanzarote at 17-22 could well be warm enough for sunbathing! Wife and I spent a week in Los Gigantes in Jan when temp was 20 - it was fine for sunbathing so long as you were fairly sheltered and the sun was shining on you, which it was most of the time when we were there. -
Where to go for a winter sun holiday with toddler?
Townleygreen replied to echo's topic in The Family Room Discussion
Two bad suggestions here IMHO. My advice: The Algarve may be OK in March (maybe you were lucky, it can be wet then), but I wouldn't go there in January. Turkey is also no good then. I think you might be best to try Sharm el Sheik in Egypt - you'll have sun, plus the Red Sea is very pleasant then. Or the Canaries. I am not sure about temps in Essaouira in Morocco then either. Lovely place, I agree, but will it be warm? Just not sure. -
former East Dulwich councillor - how can I help?
Townleygreen replied to James Barber's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Pugwash, you make a very good point. I have now had a response from someone at Southwark who appears to believe that more lighting in Greendale would be to the advantage of the muggers! Never heard anything like it! -
former East Dulwich councillor - how can I help?
Townleygreen replied to James Barber's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Well Southwark have not been very responsive to my query about Greendale. I emailed 1) Southwark and 2) Tessa Jowell on Monday. Tessa responded today. Nothing from Southwark. Foolishly though I live in hope. -
Personally I cannot stand Oh come all ye faithless... it is sooo overplayed - it is on at EVERY blooming carol service. My faves are: Oh little town of Bethlehem Hark the herald angels It came upon the midnight clear O come O come Emmanuel Silent night
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Do people think Greendale is safe in the evening?
Townleygreen replied to Townleygreen's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Acid, you make a very good point about the Nursery - there's also Bessemer Grange primary on that route, too. Plus its used by Charter and JAGs pupils. I have put a request to James Barber, in the "ask the councillor" thread. Maybe there's someone at Southwark who we could email? -
former East Dulwich councillor - how can I help?
Townleygreen replied to James Barber's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
James, There has been (very unusually) some unanimity on the forum about the fact that Greendale is badly lit and quite unsafe at night. here is the link (I hope): Can anything be done for this winter? -
Do people think Greendale is safe in the evening?
Townleygreen replied to Townleygreen's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
I think it is a really useful route from ED to Camberwell when you don't want to drive. How do we get it properly sorted, lights and everything? -
Swine Flu jabs. Are you going to have one?
Townleygreen replied to PeckhamRose's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Don't worry PR, I had two flu jabs (one was swine flu) on Saturday morning. I am still alive! But if you don't see any more posts from me, start worrying...lol -
I believe Inuit is that people's name for themselves. Eskimo means something like "blubber-eater" (as in whale blubber and not surprisingly they prefer Inuit to that.
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German shepherd was the original name - changed to alsatian during the tide of anti-german feeling in WW1, when the Royal family became Windsors instead of their German surname. I guess we have now gone back to german shepherd. Or is that an American thing??
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Bendy bus eradication and fare increases
Townleygreen replied to OutOfFocus's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Yes iaineasy, I am with you on this one. We need those new RM buses as soon as. Jump off and on at lights (but I bet they have doors, so you won't be able to do that!), suited to our city's streets too. -
I think A levels are still pretty good, and taking away the coursework, which as Dulwichmum correctly says is pretty rubbish, will only make them better. What worried me was a headline I saw over someone's shoulder in Wednesday's Mail - to the effect that a beautician diploma (recently encouraged by our beloved government) was going to be worth 3 and a half A levels!!!! What on earth is that all about? Take me back to planet Zog, or what?
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