Mark

I did actually send off for a quote from a jute bag company last week for the same idea but never heard back so never posted my findings. I think it's a good idea and I'm sure some local traders would sponsor it to have their logo on it. We could get a local famous person to create a design for it and therefore make it more desirable (but not too precious so that people wouldn't use it). ps I believe you can already buy re-usable bags from the Deli, SMBS etc

how about a big screen up on Goose Green? Now there's a thought...

"...it's a shame it goes to waste as it is.." it's not waste ground, it's used by hundreds of people everyday. Historically a green is "A grassy area located usually at the center of a city or town and set aside for common use" which it is. I agree that a duck pond would be nice though.

just to let people know if we have a vote it won't be for at least a couple of weeks due to the forum administrators being busy with other things but keep the suggestions and nominations coming...

no way! I live at number 11. I've got some post for you that the postman mid-delivered, have to admit I've had it a while so I hope it's not too important. Anyway, I'm popping down to Bath this weekend for a day or two, anyone need a lift?

I'll be there with my better half, mainly to drum up support for some help for the Festival Fair (two days later on the Sunday 13th on Goose Green) but if drinking and social-ising* happens as well then so be it :) *Mockney, you're right so I've had to hyphenate it. Weird.

A couple of window box size versions would be great for me

Huguenot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > What's disappointing about fisking is that it's > essentially parasitic. That's your opinion and you're entitled to it > In its execution it > dismembers constructive and considered discourse > into broken phrases stripped of meaning and > context. of course this depends on which side you're batting for > It rarely contributes to debate. Again, that's your opinion and you're entitled to it >I remember when Louisiana last did it to me she > complained that she couldn't make sense of my > argument - well she certainly wouldn't after > fisking it into something resembling rabbit > pellets. need I say more when you reduce the debate to rabbit pellets > It's the literary equivalent of telling everyone > else their plans for the Christmas Party are shit, > whilst deliberately avoiding punting up any ideas > yourself. ::o What do you expect? It's not one's job's to organise but to discuss and if required to criticise (should that be necessary for the greater good of myself) > It looks clever, but underneath it everyone > knows... you're the one

I was woken up this morning by an aeroplane crashing into my house, I think I must have left the landing light on

Hi Annasfield, I'm one too, watched it in the EDT last night and we were the majority. I'm currently still grinning smugly at the Chelsea at work supporter opposite me. Supporting AC tonight, I prefer the thought of a European Final rather than an English final, oh plus I dislike the other team ;-)

I have just received an email from the Council about Goose Green and what changes they intend to make: "Dear Sir/Madam, Following the consultation we carried out last year, we have carefully considered the issues raised by members of the public who took part in the consultation. We would like to propose the enclosed scheme. Scheme details * Removal of the green fence and redeployment of it at another site, * Installation of new fence matching exterior fence. Designation of that area thus contained as a dog exercise area, * Relocation of rubbish bins and dog bins, * Amendments to signage. On the assumption that this proposed scheme meets with public approval we intend to commission these works over the next 3 months. If you have any further comments on the proposed scheme please contact me. Regards, Ursula Allison Parks Community Outreach Officer (Dulwich Area) Environment & Leisure Chatelaine House 186 Walworth Road London SE17 1JJ Tel: 020 75250707 Fax: 020 75250773 Mob: 07903 261073 I've attached the PDF to this post. Personally I think they're changes for the better (but then I don't have a dog) [edited once]

Hi Glad it all went well last night, how many members do you think you'll have? Anyway, drop me a line about the fair and let me know if I can help with the website and/or setting up a forum specifically for you. Mark

raises a sleepy eyelid, then a glass to DM. Takes a sip of the magic continuously chilled and bubbling champagne then pulls Anfield duvet over head and returns to sleep

*quietly joins Keef in the chant of "rayyyyneerrrrrrr, rayyynerrrrrrr"*

walks in beaming like a Cheshire cat, hands everyone a glass of champagne and relaxes. Notices nails have been bitten rather a lot in the last couple of hours and sits there humming "You'll never walk alone to himself" awaiting Keefs imminent happy arrival.

apologies if you mis-read that, I wasn't aiming it at you, it was directed at the people in the pub you mention who use the term Nazi lightly. Got a bit heavy there didn't I. To be honest GL will probably not be used again on this site, but I'm sure that Alan Dale's Law will one day find a use. [edited once]

Just to recap a bit of history, the Nazi party took over Germany via a violent rigged election, then banned all rival political parties. They systematically shut down all voices of opposition, killing journalists, creating Nazi churches, and exiling academics. While gearing up for a war of conquest, they introduced eugenics into their school system, took all rights away from Jews, and brutalized other non-Germans. For dessert they launched a six-year war that killed millions of people, enslaved millions more, and systematically exterminated entire ethnic groups before retreating to a bunker and demanding their citizens commit mass suicide.* It's down to personal opinion if they want to compare Nazis to traffic wardens but it shouldn't really water down the facts as to what they did. Anyway you can be assured the law will only be used on extreme cases, mainly to drive the point home that threads go off topic. Like you say what matters here is East Dulwich and the local people, hence the Lounge for discussion about other things non-East Dulwich. *(reason magazine)

I see your point, but when a thread discussing the opening time of shops on Lordship Lane becomes a discussion about Nazis I think there's a point. I've already seen one flaw in your law Alan, the Administrator is not there to win debates, he/she's there to sensibly administer the forum where possible and using Godwin's law can just be used as a prop to drive home their point about going off topic. The TV episodes you mention are not strictly internet discussion boards so they would not be prohibited by this law.

hmmm, you should see an bird's eye view of ED if you click this link http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=sk8z7vgztdhx&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=4271265&encType=1 but apparently it doesn't work too well on Macs (it's a Microsoft website after all)

feed them to the foxes

and there's the Gowlett, it has a small garden out the back and fine ales to boot I shall look out for you staggering around this weekend having tried all these pubs out. And do report back to the Forum with you memories of these places if you have any.

thanks, got this from http://www.fleurets.com Ref R-72371 ?630,000 FREEHOLD & CONTENTS London office Tel 020 7280 4700 [email protected] EAST DULWICH FREEHOLD FIRST TIME OFFERED TO THE MARKET IN 22 YEARS 40 COVER RESTAURANT PLUS 40 COVER AL FRESCO REAR AREA REFURBISHED 3 BEDROOM FLAT ABOVE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN 'FEATURE' TILING

so has anyone managed to pop into a shop to ask why they don't shift their opening hours?

... any idea where we can find out more details?

Google maps was ok (until the latest photos were taken in the evening with long shadows) now MSN have come back with this: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=sk8z7vgztdhx&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=4271265&encType=1 They have a virtual Earth 3D software to which I'm downloading but I fear I will get no work done once I start playing with it. You have been warned.