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I was on the forum for well over 10 years I think. Happy days, most of the time! Am still mortified by my Sainsbury's avocado thread! 😱! And I still cherish my face to face meeting with Strafer Jack (also no longer here) in the Palmerston - it was quite emotional and uplifting. I Continue to follow you all but have moved to the South Shropshire Hills and set up a B&B. It's beautiful here but I still miss ED/Peckham borders though don't regret move. In fact I always maintain that nearby Ludlow is like ED in the country! And yes, I am still editing my posts - old habits die hard...

The lovely Italians in La Scala cafe near ED station. A magical place. They were a refuge to me while I waited to move. It was like being in an episode of 'Cheers', where everybody knows your name. A truly personal service. Oh how I miss it up here in Shropshire.

Thanks Sue! And all the best to you.

Hee hee Maxxi! It's already descended into chaos and bitter recriminations! Oh how I shall miss it! Thanks to all wishing me well. The nearest Waitrose to me is in Hereford I believe - an hour's drive away. I sense in my bones it will be in Ludlow soon enough. I did an intensive two-day course in how to run a b&b over the weekend with a local expert. Worth every penny. All I need to make guests' stay perfect and how to market myself, especially at the beginning. Invaluable. One couple on the course were from Clapham - the exodus has started...

Ha ha fishbiscuits! I think the avocado debacle was indeed my finest and most shameful hour!

Thank you Loz. Don't leave it too late! Stop being jealous and come and stay. Then decide. I could take you around all the castles and sights!

Thank you, Turtle!

Well. I've finally done the unthinkable. I've left East Dulwich/Peckham borders and the rat race after 20 lovely years. We've moved to Shropshire to set up a small b&b in the sticks. I shall miss you all, despite a few differences! So we hope to open by end September. ?100 a night, but for East Dulwichians, a 20% discount so long as you keep us up to date on local gossip! I'll never forget my spat with Strafer Jack which ended outside the Palmerston with hugs, and many other heated debates (I was usually in the wrong - ha ha). End of an era. Sigh. All the best to all of you. I shall miss your wonderful sense of humour especially - I particularly loved the 'why are people not rifling through my bins' thread recently. Hilarious. Do PM me to ask for details. It's lovely here. But I'll be checking in on you every day for quite some time.

A great photo! And a bitter sweet day - happy for the family but sad for the rest of us! It was a great send-off by all accounts - I went in at one point and people had been coming all day to say goodbye. What will we do now without the lovely shop, service and interesting banter! But best of luck to all of them - a well-earned retirement.

Yes. Here: http://www.pizzapickup.co.uk

I don't usually like pizza in U.K. But two Italian friends recommended this place. It was amazing. Thin crusts but tasty and gorgeous and toppings very generous. Finished with an affogatto and a grappa. Amazing and personal service and lovely ambiance. Family has Roman heritage and pizza as nice as you'd get in Rome. Highly recommended. Young people working very hard to provide a wonderful experience in our neck of the woods. And do ask them about the history of their wood-fired ovens. It's fascinating.

Yes, they're muslims. I had a good chat with the owner about it once. He said he decided it would be hypocritical to continue selling alcohol.

Of course issues re Saltash will not have been rectified. This is Southwark Council, for God's sake - one of Private Eye's infamous rotten boroughs. And of course your windows were painted shut. This council only uses cowboys. And how tragic/hilarious that the 'liaison officer' told you that windows are usually painted shut. Jesus. You couldn't make this up. Good luck to you.

You've probably sprained your ankle. The best remedy is to wrap some frozen peas in a tea towel and place it against the part that hurts for 10 minutes, once every hour for four hours every evening, and while you're doing it, lie down on the bed and put a cushion under your ankle so it is raised above your heart. Or every morning, if you're at home. Also, it would be good to buy an ankle support from your local chemist. It's like a sock but supports your ankle while you're walking about. Just tell them you've sprained your ankle. The pain should have gone in less than a week. It worked for me. Good luck.

Why, thank you, Mistyblue! And Jennys.