Bluelagoon

Adam at MJS mortgages is local and fab. He met with U.S., discussed budget and helped us get a mortgage. And I'm so,f employed. He was recommended to me by some self employed friends.

PM me if you want his contact details.

This is their site though http://www.mjsmortgages.co.uk

I'm really sorry guys - but can't we all just get along? I am assuming that the OP was some kind of tongue in cheek joke.

I work from home running my own business was, and although I usually don't as I have a big screen I use for lots of my work, there might be times when I think 'do you know what, these four walls are driving me mad, let's get out into the realm of real people and have something to eat or drink while I'm at it'. Maybe they have housemates and need some space, maybe they are having building work done. It's not all posturing.

If people are taking up space, ask to share. I imagine home workers are an important element of the weekday economy for businesses.

As for the risk of being hacked the second you leave your home. I think that's somewhat overstated, and who knows what people are doing.

Basically we all need to get along in this great city of ours, regardless of how irritating you might find certain people.

We are in the same boat - just sold our flat here and conte,playing next move. Have a friend in South Norwood, a 2/3 bed house for ?300k which isn't to be sniffed at, and I got there on a direct bus from ED. nothing of note there though.

There are some lovely houses fir under ?500k in Catford, and whilst it's ugly it's pretty close to ED, has some cool pubs and there's things like Street Feast in Lewisham, and you're also not far from Forest Hill etc. that's where I'd buy.

That said the Mr says he'd rather leave London and live in a 'nice' bit of another town so we are currently looking outside the capital too. Which is scary.

FOUND ONE NOW - THANKS FOR YOUR PMs

Can anyone recommend one?

I get the feeling my usual one might not be available/free.

Short notice as for next weekend.

Although not in SE22, I'd recommend Ana Ospina, who is in New Cross. I've worked with her on shoots before. http://anaospinamakeup.co.uk/

I use them regularly as I live round the corner and nothing ever goes missing.

This is very true, this is apparently a well known way for dog fighters to get bait animals. I'd offer to take them in but I fear four cats might Oudh me into mad territory.

Wasn't sure if this is worth posting but I took one of our cats to the vet this week as he was sneezing. It looks like it's cat flu, despite them being vaccinated and the vet mentioned it's going round at the moment.

Apparently it's spread by direct contact, sharing bowls etc and I know that we've had a few interlopers getting beyond the cat flap so I thought it might be prudent to warn other ED cat owners.

Both our cats are now quite sniffly and poorly.

I'm not a builder, but I am a sole trader. There's lots of reasons people set up as ltd v sole trader. Usually tax related but it has nothing to do with the work they provide.

Instead I'd look for positive reviews and references, and where necessary membership of professional bodies.

ultimately - who cares.

One person likes to do this, another person likes to do that. There's room enough for both.

Yep - Forest Hill Rd, all the way up the super steep

Hill, round to Honor Oak station is now 20mph. I understand that junction at the top of the hill is a bit of an accident black spot, but making the whole stretch that seems mad.

What he said, and I'm totally guilty of referring to my social media followers (I run a small biz) as 'lovely people' or whatever. It's better than 'utter w**kers of East Dulwich', although on reflection perhaps that would be more appropriate

worldwiser Wrote:

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> Why be so mean about it? You think they duped us

> all into joining by telling us it would open a

> mere 3 months earlier than they knew it would?

> What a pointless conspiracy! The building is old

> and being converted to a use never before imagined

> - I'm happy to accept they encountered unforseen

> obstacles and take the delay in good faith.

> Anyway, it's their cinema, not yours. Let them

> open it whenever they want. When it does, we'll

> go. What's the problem?

Thanks all for your contributions. A taxi is tempting as we are going long haul and the silly buses are a particular source of frustration. It sounds like if we leave at 7am it should be okay. We've used a local airport taxi firm before (whose name escapes me) and they were great.

I hardly dare post this for fear of the usual lampoons and ridicule BUT here goes.

usually my flights seem to be the monstrously early cheap ones or mid afternoon, but I have one that will involve a check in time of around 9.30.

Was planning to drive and park as they currently have an excellent offer but I'm assuming if i leave at about 8am, traffic will be crazy and that I should probably just take the tube (which with suitcases at rush hour isn't particularly tempting either)

Anyone done this recently and care to share any thoughts?

The key is stealth, I've only ever been told to move on photographing the London eye on slow shutter on a tripod, so I just moved back to the land they don't control.

Check the light quickly, get your settings right without subject in frame, lift and snap... If you don't take too long, and don't look too obvious you can take pictures of anything (more or less)

charlesfare Wrote:

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> DulwichFox Wrote:

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> > Shooting on Film whether B&W or Colour is

> > Expensive.

> >

> > Usually limited to 36 exposures and relying on

> > the light available on the day..

> >

> > I would be tempted to use a Digital Camera and

> > take 100's of pics noting locations and return

> > there at a later

> > date when the light may be more favourable.

> >

> > Serious Photography requires a lot of patience

> > especially when using Film.

> >

> > DulwichFox

>

> Hey, was more looking for suggestions on places to

> take photos. Have used film cameras and developed

> black and white and colour film before and have an

> understanding of the basics and not much if an

> interest in becoming a "Serious Photographer".

> Don't wanna take the fin out of a hobby by being

> so meticulous about it.

>

> Thanks though!

Haha - this!

Not sure whether the camera you've got is manual or not, but film loves a bit of overexposure. I do agree though that you can find inspiration anywhere. Rather than us telling you good locations, ask yourself what do you like, what inspires you, and then search that out. The places mentioned would be excellent starting places just to go for a walk, look around and find that thing. I take photos for a living, but I mean to work on personal projects so much more and I really miss the joy you get from taking photos for no particular reason.

It really depends what you want to take photos of - landscapes, people. Find what interests you and you'll be grand, you'd be surprised what you can see in areas that others consider uninteresting.

Good luck with your film experiment, I love shooting with film and don't do it often enough.

Usually if you leave out in your garden on the days the garden waste collection they will take the tree.

After some digging around I found this which confirms it. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200084/recycling_and_waste/3342/christmas_recycling

Edited to clarify that I meant your front garden! :)

When we purchased our flat (a Victorian conversion) I was told by the estate agent that Southwark Council were the freeholder, this turned out not to be the case, but I'm actually pretty pleased reading this - Eek!

Check out this blog - they have a directory of spaces where you can hold a wedding just like that http://festivalbrides.co.uk/venuesland-hire

I've also photographed weddings at this venue http://www.wiseweddingvenue.co.uk, it's in Kent so not super local but I guess it is going out this side of London.

I also came across this place in one of those Cool Camping books - they are in Epping http://debdenhouse.com/campsite-epping-forest.html but have no idea if they'd be able to facilitate you but they do do functions etc.

Just wondering if anyone knows the details of a local food bank in the area, or even just details of how to give, who might be accepting donations pre-Christmas? I know some of the big supermarkets are doing collections but I feel it would be best to give direct if at all possible.

I know this topic has gone back to the irresistible topic of pizza, but I am actually quite pleased that small and often independent businesses (like the rather lovely new Hop Burn & Blacks) are opening up in closed down units; they are people's passion projects, or in some cases small chains.

This is different from the ridiculous over gentrification of other areas of London where they are loosing music venues and other things that make London the colourful and vibrant city it is (was) at an alarming rate. Take the redevelopment of Elephant & Castle - The Heygate was a troubled estate, and the roundabout is still a nightmare, but replacing the shopping centre with swathes of office blocks and branches of chain restaurants which will be the only things that can afford the rent, as they seem to be planning to do at 'Elephant Park'.

I guess the risk is that one leads to the other, once the developers get a sniff of something going on.

Anyway, a slightly incoherent Saturday morning argument that I'm sure will get ripped to shreds.

I can recommend my cat sitter, who in turn was recommended to me by one of my clients

http://www.pawspals.co.uk

very professional and came and did a visit beforehand, the cats are always very well looked after too.

I'm actually looking for someone to do this too - I have a velvet chair and steam cleaning and home upholstery cleaning ruins it so I'd be grateful for any suggestions.

I've been recommended a garage in Brockley for an MOT on my car, but i thought it was worth checking whether there were any recommendations for any closer to ED, mainly as I presume there will be some walking home involved :)