JohnL

I complain on trustpilot these days. More likely to get a positive reaction. Abellio only have reviews for their Scottish services though and they're awful.

ignoring the fur issue I see so many of these around I can't believe so many people are paying ?1000 odd. I also only ever see one colour - and I'd always prefer red which I've never seen (or am I just a red fanatic and everybody else prefers dark blue/black). (but then again an iPhone X costs ?1000 - so if you're out in the cold a lot maybe they're worth it ? )

Mark Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > uncleglen Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > People who do that should lose their licence > > forever > > Could have been a rear seat passenger (without a > licence) getting out the car. I've seen this happen with black cabs.

Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Not a vegan myself. > > Apparently CG use coyote fur on collars. These > coyote are trapped before being collected and > killed for fur. That's dog fur on your collar guys > and girls. But it's all OK as they are a pest > apparently. > > https://www.inverse.com/article/23167-coyote-fur-c > anada-goose-jacket-peta It maybe coyote but you know exactly where that coyote was caught - and to be fair they don't pretend not to use real fur. "The Canada Goose Fur Transparency Standard? is our commitment to support the ethical, responsible and sustainable sourcing and use of real fur. The first traceability program to cover the wild habitat, it ensures that all fur sourced by Canada Goose is in accordance with the Agreement of International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) in Canada and the Best Managed Practices (BMP) in the United States, and is fully traceable throughout the supply chain. The standard certifies that we never purchase fur from fur farms, never use fur from endangered animals, and only purchase fur from licensed North American trappers strictly regulated by state, provincial and federal standards. As of April 2017, all fur used in new Canada Goose products is fully traceable, and includes country of origin labelling."

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The conundrum is, where is the irony bypass? Near the bronzy bypass and just down from the goldy bypass

I think you're meant to take an interest into what is going on in a protective sense but not make a big show out of that interest in front of others. You can pop in with other excuses to check someones all right. Older people are sensitive about there independence sometimes.

EE speed is hit and miss - in the Great Exhibition I got 150Mbps whilst in the EDT it's about 20 But doesn't drop out completely.

Everyone seems to be wearing these :)

You really should live on Rye Lane - beep beep :) Some people like to use their horns .. a lot

Jules-and-Boo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We've had people collecting money, Jehovah's > Witness (and not our neighbourly ones who we talk > to as they are next door), selling flowers, > selling superpacked food (he was persistant), > strangers asking for money so they can get home, > some guys saying they will help me fix my roof > (they weren't planning on leaving easily either), > one woman asking if she can take the things from > my front garden (FFS - oh no, she didn't ask, but > I asked her).... and so on. > > > So, no. I don't answer the door and I won't let my > kids either. Why should they have to deal with > that? Quite happy to find out who they are and > what they want. > > I know who my neighbours are when they come > visiting so - no. what's wrong with that? and the ones in the street who just say can you give me money - no excuse, no pretence - they'll probably buy beer. I sometimes give them a quid even though I shouldn't :)

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > IlonaM Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Here's what the NHS says: > > > > > https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/sitting- > > > > and-sedentary-behaviour-are-bad-for-your-health.as > > > px > > I got a standing desk at work and it's great. I've > been able to offset some of the health benefits > against increased alcohol consumption (I now drink > twice as much). Are you drinking more because you're standing up ?

TonyD Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi all, > I am glazier by trade but have thought for a long > time this is not the job I want to be doing for > the rest of my days.... I 27 years old and a > father of 3, I want a job where I can utilise my > skills, I have always wanted an office based job > in which I have had experience in but am I now to > old to completely go down a new path???? > I seem to think as soon as a potential employer > looks at my CV and all that is gonna stand out is > construction industry!!! > Please feel free to pass on advice or experiences > that you may have had which will help me make my > mind up > Much appreciated 27 - you're young - go for it.

malumbu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You all need to move to Gated Communities. People > knocking on your doors, whatever next? it never > happened in the old days. A big dog may help too. My neighbours will never be pleased with me if I let someone in via the communal door without ID as we have had people sleeping in the stairwells before.

Calsug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just had the displeasure of two people from the > NSPCC calling at my door, when I politely said I > wasn?t interested the closing comment from one of > the was ? don?t you want to help some children?? > > At which point I got a bit firm and told him not > to be like that and that he had no idea of what I > do and don?t do for charity ... > > To be honest I couldn?t believe the cheek of the > comment from a guy who has no idea of the personal > backstory of the person he is talking to but also > from a guy who is in it for commission > > As it is I do support a Charity for children - but > that is my business and not for anyone to question > or make assumptions of on my front door > > Anyway if they come round your way next - enjoy Just tell them all your charity commitments go via direct debit and you already give enough

I've been trying Apple Cider Vinegar since Xmas - it's horrible (even diluted with honey) but I think I'm getting used to it.

Latest analysis on the LSL Acadata website is for October - but even it notes that the figures are affected by a small number of high end sales - e.g. for Westminster in September. Note this is all Sales figures not asking prices. "As can be seen in the above table, the largest price falls on an annual basis were in the top 11 boroughs by value, with prices in these eleven boroughs falling by an average ?50,600, or 5.6%, over the twelve months. The largest individual fall over this period was seen in the City of Westminster, down an average -19.2% or ?320,555, per property. It should however be noted that some 39 apartments were sold at the Thames-side Riverwalk development in 2016, at an average price of ?2.9 million, which raised prices in the City of Westminster in September 2016, but no similar sales of new-build high-end properties have been repeated in 2017, hence the substantial fall in prices seen in the borough. " https://www.lslps.co.uk/news-and-media/market-intelligence/house-price-index/england-and-wales-house-price-index

I would just keep putting flowers where I thought appropriate until they give up or take me to court (I don't get to visit my parents graves very often and will always put flowers on the grave - it shows someone still remembers them).

Zoopla shows rises in southwark over 3 and 12 months and a fall over 6 months. Maybe it's just statistical differences - note the report says year through to November 2017. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/browse/southwark/?q=southwark

LSL Acadata according to that report - who are they ? and they have a picture at the bottom which shows Southwark in Blue - I think these types of survey get effected by a few top end sales - probably in the north of southwark or elephant park.

The Gove

apmuso Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > None of the 40 odd Xmas cards that we sent arrived > before Xmas, having been posted on the 15th and > when I went to the sorting office at the beg of > Jan to complain, I was told that two vans had been > held up - one at gun point, the other at knife > point - on the 16th Dec and all the post was lost. > Don't doubt other posters' bad experiences, but > clearly not all of their making. Mercifully, > neither driver was hurt during the robberies. good god - my troubles started on the 18th.

Ever since I complained to the Royal Mail - My mail always has an elastic band around it, so there is some kind of change :). My debit card was reported stolen (not by me) yesterday and text 'a new one will be sent to your home address' received - someone still trying one month later with the identity theft stuff - time to ask for a new bank account me thinks. These people just don't stop.

Carofen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Think everyone should stop making these ridiculous > comments about getting him sectioned. He's lived > on the streets for over 15 years by choice. Yes, > I'm sure he has a drink problem and other mental > health issues like many people do. He has been > assessed and has capacity to make his own > choice.you can't compare him with an anorexic > teenager. Nah - more me veering off topic. Actually guidance issues in December states the vulnerable should not be harassed using anti-social behaviour powers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42471062

Siduhe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks DF. This one did not fly, just scuttled > off to hide in the cracks in the shelving. I may > have got it, but not sure. Am going to take > further steps this evening..just frustrated that I > didn't even think to check there before. moth balls ?

Just rang my bank again about my thoughts on intercepted posts (someone keeps re-ordering my bank cards obviously trying to intercept them - already involved police and royal mail but it's taking a lot of my time). Bank - there's substantial attempts at the moment to intercept post by a gang across london. (of course I've no idea how they do this - maybe follow the postman around and pull back letters not pushed completely through - or other means.)