Angelina

Do you mean December two weeks ago? I imagine they need time to compile their findings and have it authorized before it can be formalized. Maybe call the school.

I wouldn't worry about it being late sending out new invites. Send them anyway! Perhaps have a quick chat with the mums in the playground and say you really hope their kids can come, it's a bit last minute, quite disorganized - sorry - lessons learned but would love it if they could etc.... Invite the parents too. Just have fun. Don't fret so much. Maybe think about booking something that is a bit more flexible if people don't do what they said.....

Sidestepping the alcohol and picking up on the curries - I learnt that chillies originated in Portugal and were taken to India in the 16th Century. Where would curries be without chillies? ! ! ! !

LOL - that's funny.. but it does change things. I'm not decrying the value of meeting up with friends at all just commenting on the reasons people put for not being able to not drink.

If it's hard to stop drinking for a month, it sounds like it's more than just a social thing. I have friends who don't drink and never have and - perhaps surprisingly! - they have lots of friends and do lots of things and stopping in a pub just doesn't cross their normal activity. I've got used to it now and don't even thing about drinking. I'm very aware of how opposite this is - my social life revolved around pubs - but we were younger then and lived at home and had to get out - it's different when you've got your own place.

So people really drink because they're bored? And because they can't think of anything else to do?

https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/ maybe try this? there is a phone number on the website

yes but Franco Manca and the shop queues are not the same as old people waiting outside in the rain - probably waiting to get their pensions

ye - no idea why foreign currency takes priority at all - doesn't make sense and I don't think it should happen.

there's a tree on Dulwich Road which we would pass by every day - commonly called The Dragon Poo Tree - God only knows what it was that shat from on high but it was lethal.

contact Renata and James and see what they suggest

There is little in place to enforce the crime of not picking up after your dog, unfortunately. Perhaps unless you see them in the act and you say something - but even then you're relying on their level of responsibility and caring... which I would imagine is lacking in the first place.

Glad all is well - thanks DF - you've gone above and beyond :-)

Really - it is a charity shop and as such should try and get as much value from the donations people give as possible. Take it as a given you won't expect the same level of clarity as you would in a retail shop and try and find the amusing side. After all - a book for 25p is a bargain - as is a book for a couple of quid.

I think you should increase the size of the fence to shut your neighbours out and pretend they don't exist. Any attempts on their part to threaten you or abuse you should be met firmly with the authorities. Or a visit.

Rather than just how annoying it is for you, perhaps you might consider it's actually not on to leave dogs outside in the cold. If this dog is still locked out come dark, please contact the police. It's the most common form of animal abuse.

I believe so - was recommended on the forum for Fireworks night

You can't see them in town unless you have a ticket - the buildings are in the way (sorry, you probably know that!) We'll be local too...maybe see you there!

yes Sue - spelling mistake in my latin. I did indeed mean Arbore (being tree) :-) Flavia was sitting under the tree. Her friend was playing with the wolf.

Flavia sub abore sedet

There's defo something about Cheese that I'm missing. Borough market cheese event was rammed - according to the metro

DD that's not very nice. We just get things people would use but little things - kids might get scented pens or pretty sets of beads etc... Just inexpensive niceness. Adults would probably get nice choccies or similar

you could check journey planner on line as this should indicate any disruption

chock-a-block

It varies. I held my breath when the little lizard out-smarted the snakes.... that was just plain scary