JenniferJ

Walked to the Rye as per normal and just as I got to the bus stop and was wondering whether to wait or walk, a 363 appeared. :) On way to Elephant now but need to pick up a 63 to take me on to Farringdon. Fingers crossed, but if not I can get the train.

Thanks HonaloochieB, I will eliminate you from the 'possible' list ;-) I have calmed down a bit more, just worried that my careful recycling could now be in a bin somewhere - I am a greenie and can't bear the thought of any of my paper ending up in landfill. Also, I am having a serious clear-out and now probably will have to wait a week before a new bag arrives, so have nowhere to put my recycling till then, humph. All I'll repeat is 'hang your head in shame' to the culprit...

Just home after a spot of dinner and our recycling bag (FULL!) has been nicked from Upland Road. If you are the culprit hang your head in shame, it's pathetic. I'll now have to order more from the council - that's what you should have done mr /ms thieving *@!&$**! Amazed this has happened in this day and age. Sorry to innocent others for this rant but this has really got my goat.

Hi Crystal Tips, Same happened to my boyfriend 2 nights ago, we're on Upland Rd. Said she was from "no 120" and her meter had run out. He offered to boil the kettle for a cuppa, but she declined and was on her way. She was after ?7. Sad to be scamming at Christmas time...

Yeah :)) I think cats like to keep you on your toes! Ps She's gorgeous.

I've lived in ED for 4 years and so far so safe. However, know a girl who was mugged on Townley Road a few months back - it was very dark and there is no way I will walk down that road after dark.

I really hope the trap idea was not serious. It is incredibly inhumane and I for one am shocked to see this 'suggestion' from a forumite. :X

Here are a few tips: 1) Apparently they get confused with uneven fences as they can't jump them. 2) Try getting the man in your life to pee around the boundaries of your garden (could pee in a cup and then 'water' if getting it out in public offends!) 3) Someone also mentioned they are put off by Lion poo - anyone fancy a trip to the zoo?! :))

Can lil old me come along - never been to drinks before but been on the forum for ages....?

I took a rug to sit on and the OH and I had a blanket each for warmth and cushions too. A few beers and we were set, though agree that some took their picnicing very seriously! What's the sketch on shakespeare?

I had a lovely evening, despite being bitten alive by midges! Let's hope there's another one soon as it was so good to be under the stars watching a great film :))

Hi - has she come home yet? I am around all day tomorrow so can have a good search in the area if you like so let me know. Best, Jen

Probably not, but we're pretty well catered for now: Organic veggies Fresh Fish / Meat & Game Deli / Cheese Coffee / Tea shops Sweets Pampering / Make up (Dr Boo) Lunch / Dinner Clothes Furniture Books Cook shop Flowers / Plants plus the odd charity shop! Can anyone think of something else we actually NEED, I can't...and I'd rather shops were occupied that lying empty.

Oliver Bonas is a lovely little shop to have, I think we should be grateful as it could be a LOT worse. I too have lived in ED for years and am concerned about the volume of buggies and middle classness however if it means the area is on the up we should all be grateful as it means the place should be a nicer place to live and grow into.

:-)