JaneAusten

No water on Lordship Lane by The Plough.

Huge recommendation for Paul at HomeCert. Had him over today to do several jobs including hanging a chandelier, fixing a bathroom extractor fan and replacing a downlighter, all of which he did expertly. He also gave us advice on future lighting systems for the kitchen and bedroom. Reliable, punctual, tidy. Very reasonable rates. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Lovely little film of the occupation by the Artist Taxi Driver:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob-lOQGV8k0&feature=youtu.be

Lordship Lane by the library was out. Like being back in the 70s, much scrambling for matches and candles.

I was sixth or seventh in the queue this morning (arrived there around 7.40am). All same-day appointments gone by the time I reached the desk. Offered triage phone call. Long and short of it is either the walk-in clinic in New Cross Gate or more than a three-week wait for an appointment at DMC or try again tomorrow. I have no problem with the doctors I've seen or spoken to there but I think that the waiting time for appointments is scandalous.

If the field opposite the school is under-used by both Alleyn's and local state schools, why isn't a corner of it turned into a coach park so they don't clog up Townley Road? Just a thought...

BT are investigating the theft of copper wires from a manhole on Lordship Lane between The Plough and Friern Road sometime this morning (not sure of the time but I think before or around 9am) causing phone line disruption on some parts of the Lane. The perpetrators were disguised as BT staff so it might be hard for them to be distinguished from the legit chaps now repairing the damage. The Network Investigation Officer would appreciate any info: [email protected]

Like others have said, well done First Mate; and good thinking on the photo front.

Violet Beauregarde?

Yes, and you win Breakfast at Tiffany's. The fruity friends were 'Sally' Tomato in Sing Sing Prison and the 'huckleberry' friend in 'Moon River'. Spiky = Holly. Bling - gave it away but fancied a sprint after yesterday's marathon. Over to you.

She likes a bit of bling

First clue a bit difficult so here's another: spiky character from book and film

No

This character has two fruity 'friends' - one blue and one red...

Papillon

Yes, another clue. I think I confused things by thinking it was a horse

Black Beauty

Ali Baba

Yes

Anything to do with Monica Ali?

Yes, please

The Invisible Man?

The Wizard of Oz?

Sheryl Crow?

Birdman of Alcatraz?