Horsebox

paragon Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Really??? > > Just deal with it. Is that directed at me?

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > my guess is that they filled yours up but then > forgot to empty it. Not their fault... Who's fault is it then? Do you work for the council by any chance? :-)

Have just found all of last weeks (Tuesday's) recycling bottles cans etc in our green household waste bin. I'm guessing that this was an oversight/mistake by the crew. Having called Southwark's recycling unit to report this, the girl in the call centre has advised me that I'll have to empty the bin back into the recycling box or it won't be collected. I'm not keen on the idea of clambering around in the dirty grimy waste receptacle but she was unable to grasp this concept. She can't register a complaint nor send an instruction to the crew right now as their IT system is down. So basically it's sort it out yourself, not our problem! Nice attitude from the council and a reflection of their attitude to recycling as a whole. Isn't Southwark one of the worst boroughs in UK for recycling waste (according to Labour, at least?

MrBen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Strippers? > > What kind of stag do you think this is? These > people read the Guardian you know. So, locally-sourced, carbon-neutral strippers then?

Or even better, unread straight into your bin! That should teach Southwark Council a thing or two.

Bravo, Jah.

computedshorty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If a person comes to live in this country they > must conform to the ways of those who live here. > Would we allow a native from darkest Africa who in > his home area would only be covered in coloured > paint to cover his nudity, walk around Dulwich? I'm going to bite, even though I believe that you are a (convincing) troll. You assume that everyone choosing to wear the Burka is an immigrant. What about those born here who choose to wear it? By your ruling, they're exempt from the ban. And 'darkest' Africa? Nice.

What about local stencil/vinyl/sticker fiend D-Face? Commission him to do something, if he'll come out of hiding.

pearl1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Horsebox Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > pearl1 Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Basically, they have no reason to be at the > > > station if fares are not being checked. > > > > > > And you know this because? > > > > > > pearl1 Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > > > It is > > > unreasonable and they should be off doing > > > something useful... > > > > Such as catching 'real' criminals? > > > > Yes, of course. > > > Er.. I know this because I was there! *Facepalm* You completely miss my point. It might appear to you that they had 'no reason to be there' but it could have been a pre-planned op based on intel. There is a lot of work going on in Southwark to combat youth & gang crime. East Dulwich / SE22, believe it or not, suffers from its fair share of such activity. It's not all sourdough loaves and Saturday markets.

pearl1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Basically, they have no reason to be at the > station if fares are not being checked. And you know this because? pearl1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is > unreasonable and they should be off doing > something useful... Such as catching 'real' criminals? Yes, of course.

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's been said before... and it's well worth > repeating. > > They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a > little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty > nor safety. > - Benjamin Franklin LOL! What liberty is being given up, exactly?

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyone thought of getting the Beeb News or similar > involved? Is it really newsworthy? Sure, the BBC website could probably come up with something lacking in substance (excuse the pun) but there seems to be no 'real' story whatsoever.

You're very welcome. How nice.

thebestnameshavegone Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > whoever they 'bust' with checks at > stations are going to be unbelievably small-time, > or Joe Lunchpail with just enough to get himself > baked when he gets in. Good for the stats though, > which is the vote-winner. What stats are you talking about, exactly? Drug arrests in the UK have decreased, year-on-year, over the last decade. Hardly a 'vote-winner.' http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/arrests-for-recorded-crime-england-and-wales.pdf. If 'Joe Lunchpail' and the rest of your hemp-smoking ilk are stupid enough to leave their 'stash' where 'The Man' can find it, then they deserve to be up in front of the beak and, hopefully, serve a stretch, man. Don't Bogart that joint, my friend. It could be your last.

Redalways Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You would think that the Police had better things > to do than search commuters for the odd joint. > > I guess from their perspective it beats catching > real criminals. Redalways, presumably by "real criminals" you mean murderers, rapists, violent offenders and such? Crimes such as these are typically investigated by detectives and analysts, not your average constable, who will be deployed on street duties, immediate incidents and planned operations (as mentioned in the OP). If you have concerns about particular crimes in your area, then why not attend one of the many street briefings or drop-in surgeries and let them know where their resources might be used best? http://www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods/

'Innocent law-abiding herb-smokers' is an oxymoron, eater81.

Agree with Mockney & ????s - don't rule out blends, some can be very good. Also, Laphroig is def an acquired taste. Has hints of Iodine, very peaty and smokey. Not easily drinkable. Had a Glenfiddich 18 YO just before Christmas, 3 of us finished the bottle in an evening, it was very smooth and disappeared before we knew it. No sore head teh next day either. Or just go The Wire route - get him a bottle of Jamesons and a case of Heineken...beer and a shot.

david_carnell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tony, is that really you? Have you come back to > us? Oh Tony, we have missed you so. > > Tell us, what news from Kent? And your lady > friends? And black people in general? > > Ah, the good ol' days return... Very good, DC. I chuckled.:))(tu):)-D. Etc etc. a la TLS.

But how do we know the track even exists?

I was in there last night - the guy working there wasn't too clear about it but apparantly they have to apply for a suitable license to use the outside space. Something linked to new council rules. He didn't seem too bothered about it, almost as if it was a temporary problem. Would like to hear what Nisha has to say about it. She may have more precise information. *Edited for clarity and crap iPhone typing.*

SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wiggle? wot's wiggle, where is it and wot does it > sell??? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ Great and inexpensive online cyclestore.

My missus took a 12 from Peckham Rye Stn for one stop before all passengers told to get off. Everyone walking towards The Rye / Barry Road / Plough. No buses in this direction whatsoever.

bignumber5 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just been pushing a strangers car into a safe > place near you, horsebox - thanks for not > abandoning your pint to help, you'd only have got > in the way ;-) > You almost sent me on a guilt trip there, BN5. almost ;-)

Lordship lane backed up northward to at least the library. Drivers now using Crystal Palsce road as detour but the junction with goodrich is treacherous and causing many drivers to slide about, thus causing further jams down CPR. Am watching this from comfort of The Castle. My Guinness seems to taste even better on this weather

Awesome. No, really, some dazzling stuff there.