P.O.U.S.theWonderCat

I'd have thought that laissez-faire and free-market economic theories were more the hallmark of Conservativism, which aren't inconsistent with globalisation. I have some sympathy with those who aren't keen on globalisation, but note they seem very happy to benefit from the pensions that depend on global markets. I have no sympathy for anti-intellectualism that seems to often go with it though.

You fly to Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Glasgow and catch a connecting flight from there. You book via BA and fly into Kirkwall. I either go from City which leaves around 2pm and arrives around 7pm, or Heathrow which leaves at around 8am and arrives at 11am. Heathrow has less of a wait between connecting flights so its worth the early start. The other option if you have some more time is to fly to Aberdeen and then take the ferry over. It's a few hours on the ferry but a nice journey in Summer. From Kirkwall, I catch a cab or a bus to Stromness (the fishing village where Orkney Escapes is) if I'm on my own, or hire a car if I've got a driving person with me. The downside to Orkney is the flights can be pricy (compared to Easyjet etc) but Orkney Escapes is very well priced and everything is comparatively cheap when you get there. I'm a regular so get discounts, but I have paid less than ?50/night for the two-bedroom cottage before in the off season. It is more of a schlep than a lot of places, but IMO it is utterly worth it. Orkney is the richest place in Europe for Neolithic sites, including 5000 year old villages, stone circles and fully in tact tombs complete with Viking graffiti. There's lots of WWI and WWII history there as well. The landscape is beautiful - more gentle than the Hebridies but dramatic contrasts between the islands. Lots of wildlife, including seals and puffins, and lots of outdoor stuff. Wendy has done a lovely job with Orkney Escapes. It's the kind of place that you can be happy to stay in curled up in front of the fire if the weather is dodgy. As you can guess, I'm evanglical about the place, but everyone I've taken there agees with me.

Sometimes I eat parmesan with seafood risotto.

You are kidding, aren't you? Firstly, no-one has said they would know they could be blamed. Secondly, no-one has said that has definitely happened here. Thirdly, if it's so easy to put a stop to fly-tipping, why don't you do it?

You're not only a sore loser, but out of date with the law. You'd be wanting the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (and would still be a chancer :P ).

I second the New Forest. I realise you're probably not looking to fly anywhere, but if you want peace, charm, good food and beautiful scenery without leaving the UK, I HIGHLY recommend this place: http://www.orkneyescapes.co.uk/ In November/December it is particularly pretty up there - the light looks like it's been filtered through honey, and you get woken by sunrise on the sea if you stay in the Fisherman's Cottage. This is a good source of inspiration too: https://www.theguardian.com/dorset-cereals-bnb-awards/gallery/2016/sep/29/dorset-cereals-bb-awards-nominees-share-their-holiday-tips-in-pictures

I'm not interested in your personal experiences: all they would prove is (a) you've had a set of experiences with a limited number of a demographic or, potentially, (b) you suffer from confirmation bias.

Rats... ships... etc.

It's Ebsworth street FYI.

Scaffolding has just collapsed in one of the streets east of the railway in Honor Oak Park. It doesn't appear that any people are hurt as their aren't any ambulances, but the road is closed.

No Jules - the comment was that this has happened in the past because unscrupulous people have taken advantage of general prejudice.

Posts like Calsug's last one remind me why this is a great forum. It's a pity we don't all show as much grace.

Every bigot under the sun relies on "personal and anecdotal experience" to confirm their prejudices. It does not, however, mean they have objective evidence to prove their assertions. And for those bothering to debate with ChrisBeach, this is the chap that thinks that Enoch Powell is misunderstood, so you're wasting your breath with logic. He'll just accuse you all of being left wing for disagreeing with him.

If it ever happens again (hopefully not, natch), post on here and SE23.com straight away. It was gone within 3 hours for free when this last happened to me.

In short, no, that isn't sufficient. Nuisance is a complex area of the law of tort and not easy to summarise here. As the link you posted shows, you are very unlikely to get the council to interfere on your behalf unless there is a sustained course of conduct. Whilst I agree that people should show good manners, people also have a right to reasonable enjoyment of their property. I have health problems that are impacted by living in such close proximity to my neighbours in London too, but if I really don't like it and my neighbours are not acting illegally, I really have to either take whatever actions I can to mitigate the effect, or move to somewhere less crowded and polluted.

Wood does not produce the type of smoke referred to re the Clean Air Act 1993. Even green wood doesn't do this. The first link you posted even states you can burn on an open fire unless causing a nuisance. As I've indicated above, the legal definition of a nuisance is not the same as the colloquial one. I know you don't like ANY type of smoke, but the law does not agree with you.

Nigello Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you know anyone with a wood burning stove or > open fire I'm sure they'd be grateful for > them.>>>>> > Burning them in an open fire, inside or out, is > not legal and is harmful to health, so don't do > it! Not true Nigello, as has been discussed here before. Burning wood is only illegal in a device with a chimney and otherwise only to the extent that it qualifies as a legal nuisance. I realise you consider any burning to be a personal nuisance, but that is not the same thing.

I didn't realise it was possible to be a flaneur in any other capacity other than freelance.

Yes I agree (although many of these requirements are more strict than other English-speaking counties), but wasn't sure what that had to do with my point - I was saying that what people are saying is awful for EU nationals already happens to 3CNs, and was imposed with little outcry at the time.

I should say the relevance to the point I was making...

I grasped that was what you were saying, but what point are you making in the context of the discussion? I'm stuggling to see the relevance.

They are relatively common. What is your point, Pounds?

Sorry - should have made that clearer. 3CN is short-hand for third-country national (i.e. citizen of a country outside the EU). There are a number of restrictions already in place for them, including: - firms need to maintain records of how many 3CNs, including regularly checking the visa status of those staff. - having an ID card (separate to their passport) which includes stuff like their fingerprints. - not being able to get a job unless they are more qualified than the EU candidates applying. In practice, I've got several 3CN friends who have had companies refuse to even look at their job applications because they were 3CN. - depending on the visa, not being entitled to benefits even if they have been working here for years. I believe that these requirements don't apply when they get indefinite leave to remain (step before becoming a British citizen). All of these requirements were introduced a while back, mostly under Labour governments. I don't mention that to defend the Tories, just to point out that this kind of policy is bi-partisan. We've had a two tier society with regards to certain foreigners for a long time. *Edited to correct typos

Possibly for the reporting requirements, but the ID card matter was very much publicly debated.

I've had questions about when I'm planning to have children.