Angelina

No reason Southwark would or should enter a privately owned building. Try calling their main switchboard.

no agenda, other than highlighting that there are other fantastic businesses in our area and that they also deserve a mention. It's not a negative point. I didn't say I didn't like Postmark.

I fully support Greetings. By far my favourite.

that's lovely! they must like the bugs in your gardens

A comfy chair. More important than anything else.

good Lord.

Unearned Inheritance profit - also Capital Gains. Should someone be penalised because their property value has increased? What about the taxes they have paid during their lifetime? Why should old people have to pay for care when other types of illnesses are funded? They already pay inheritance tax on their capital gains (well, technically the estate does)

are squatters bad? some, maybe.

interesting to read some 'readers' letters' agreeing with the stealth tax if there is enough money in the estate and why people should expect to hand down their property to their children. Is this based on envy?

If my children behaved this badly, they'd go on the 'No Devices' punishment

you get your mobile stolen walking along the road

well it's not the oldies is it.

Why don't you too hook up and maybe your two daughters would at least have someone they know on day 1

Thanks for the recommendation I made an appointment with her and her GP for Friday. I made my concerns known. Also contacted school as she was sick this morning and he made her walk to school in pain. The doctor invited dad to the appointment -he's absolutely livid I've done such a thing. He's sending her step mum as he can't make it, which will be fun as they don't get along. Is she allowed in if she doesn't have parental responsibility. She needs to know what the doctor says, but I also want a private conversation to discuss other concerns.

yes, thanks - but this is the problem - she cannot be supported in London unless she is registered in London. Hence my quandary - she is not accessing the support that there is, where she is, as her father is not supporting her and taking her to the appointments.

one of my daughters lives with her dad and I've just found out that he refuses to take her to the doctor. She's been diagnosed anorexic and had been referred to a dieticain - he's not been taking her to appointments and when I've asked him to go back to the GP he says he will but he has not. He has just told her that he will not take her either. He's agreed she can move back with me (as he can't cope with her) but refuses to sign the paperwork. While his is going back to court, I've tried to take her to my GP in London, but because it's a longer term treatment than an emergency (visit) they won't see her. They live outside of London so I'm planning on going down there to the GP with her one day after school. Will the GP make notes of the lack attention he's providing, as well as the stressful/ circumstances she's in? he's particularly controlling and she's quite scared of him finding out. I want a proper medical record and a referral to a psychiatrist in London, which I'll arrange privately.

I have a cigarette (rollie actually) while I'm planning my day first thing in the morning. I'm usually awake at 5am and then start the school routines. I have a lot going on - work is intense, stuff outside of work too. I decide how I'm going to get on, the mental approach I'll take - so I sort out my plan and mental strategy. It's important - saves me feeling overwhelmed or missing anything important. It feels like a strategic approach to battle! :-) After that, I don't really smoke at all!

As for farming standards in EU it is a myth that animals are safe and happy. Animal abuse is rife and don't pretend otherwise. Out of sight/ out of mind. There are regulations but they are not enforced. Compassion in World Farming - www.ciwf.org.uk UK is better placed to set up it's own laws and standards than it is to influence the multi EU countries required to make any changes - particularly as animal welfare is low on its list. Having said that, there are certain things that the EU has put in place which UK would not have done on it's own. It's swings and roundabout. As consumer - you have power over what you buy and I would hope that your exercise your right and make your choices with your money - as it's clear you actually have little influence otherwise.

is this connected to the cigarette scam reported in other thread?

There was no need for lots of good places to eat - as everyone was out partying. Now it's the opposite. different mix of people. Pity, really.

yes. does it count if I put it in writing? oh. no.

A friend of mine gave a chap ?10 for a little green bag and didn't see him again. He did not see the irony when he told the policeman walking past what had happened and could they look for him....

Roast

I don't know.... I'd probably trip over it. Don't often watch my feet when I'm out. I imagine it would be a bit like my cats at home - always under my feet and a general hazard.

We have them around our offices. They'd last five minutes in Peckham out on their own. A good practical application of technology, but environment needs careful consideration.