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clive3300 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Brendan Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > When are those figures from? The 1970s? > > I am browsing and the figures really do seem to be > something from the 70s. This graph must be miles > out, and yet claims 05/6. They dont even measure > people with a household income of ?52k. I mean > 21yr old graduates in the City make 45k these > days... > http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44188000/gif > /_44188235_uk_income_dist2_gr416.gif Given that quotes "weekly household income" I'm guessing it's net of tax and NI... 52,000 net probably equates to about 70k gross.

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She'llsurvive Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > am i the only person to think this is an quite > unbelievable waste of money?!.. i think it is a good idea. Eh? Is it a waste of money or a good idea?! Can't be both.

I first went there in 2000...and stopped going in 2003 after several bad experiences while I was pregnant and with a small baby.... like when I had scrambled eggs and a bagel (pregnancy craving) and the bagel was sent back, burnt, and no replacement appeared for 15 mi ns, by which time the scrambled egg was cold. That was the incident that really put me off, being pregnant and tearful. I complained then and they just shrugged. It's very disappointing that despite the premises makeover, the chef is no faster than the "old days" Anyway, i mailed them now via the site to ask if they intend to respond to the complaint I left.

http://www.bluemo.co.uk/history.html "The Blue Mountain tea and coffee shop opened in 1993, in a converted two up two down home at the top of North Cross Road in East Dulwich."

eccentric Wrote: > As an aside has anyone pointed this thread out to > BMC, maybe they'll act upon the comments and pull > the staff into line. I left a written complaint at the BMC itself, but a week on, there has been no response.

cdonline Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- >> I am just confused by the whole idea of having to > justify a gay and lesbian parent group, no matter > how politely it was meant. > Agreed

Administrator Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It was big brother. As a courtesy to local > businesses sometimes I change the titles to just > the businesses name, this is usually when the > title is "business x - terrible place!" or > "business y - don't go there!". You title was > borderline but I see it states what you did, and > is not detrimental to the business on its own, so > I apologise for changing it. Apology accepted, but bit surprised you didn't tell me you were changing it! Still, at least I'm not going doolally

Odd, the title of my post "Blue mountain cafe - walked out" seems to have changed itself to "Blue mountain cafe" Is this some technical glitch, or big brother?!! I've changed it back.

Mark Wrote: > Of course you could be jesting and trying to make > a point that (you think) people are trying to > close local businesses with their comments and > criticism. Strange way to do it. If so, she's a bit OTT. I don't see why I should be banned from commenting on such poor service that we had to leave without eating and my little boy burst into tears. The proof BMC's long term future is unlikely to be affected by my criticism, is that poor service there has been an issue for many years, yet it still thrives.

Jamma Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I love it. Fushchia wanted to take her > five-year-old for a treat so went for a croissant > at a cafe. What about a trip to the park or > something a five-year-old might actually enjoy? > Sorry for being a bit off topic but I find myself > siding with Louisa on this one. And that's > generally a worrying sign. You don't think a 5 year old enjoys having a croissant (and an ice-cream) in a cafe with his mum? You don't think being the mum of newborn twins, I might appreciate a break from making tea? So when i had the gall to take him into the bmc, they were hence correct in not bringing us any food? I find your way of thinking rather odd!

KalamityKel Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just out of interest but how many people have > bothered to mention any of the issues mentioned in > this thread? > A business can't improve without feedback. > > If you have had a word what was the response? I only tried the BMC again after a break, as the owner assured me the service was better - see my opening post. I have left a written complaint at the BMC, and I'm waiting to see what the response is (if any)

nutty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Personally - I've always found the food at bmc to > be top notch, and have learned to live with the > wait. Turn up with a Sunday paper and chill out - > what's the rush people? I had two breastfed 6 week old babies at home, and needed to be home in an hour! Wanted to have a treat with my 5 year old, I never dreamed an hour wasn't long enough to have a croissant and scrambled eggs. I usually have breakfasts in the cafe by the video shop, but I thought BMC might do icecream or something we could have after the scrambled egg, as it was a treat. In the end I dried his tears and we got icecream in hope and greenwood. I did leave a written complaint at BMC, so we'll see if they get back to me and apologise.

alice Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > why knock it? blue mountain is the platonic cafe > to which all others aspire. the first - the rest > followed. because my main aim when i go into a cafe is to eat some food... and on this occasion, i didn't actually succeed. bmc - nil points! it's not very complicated, really!!

Nero Wrote: > Take a walk to the Upper East Side and give Jacks > a go. I am a Jacks regular but I thought I'd give BMC another chance...

boy girl ;-0

i stopped frequenting the Blue mountain cafe a few years ago due to poor service but met the owner recently at the goose green fair where he assured me things have changed. had a brief window of opportunity away from our new born twins today and took number one child in for a treat. 30 mins after ordering, no sign of our scrambled eggs, so we had to leave. as we got up to go, the food arrived, too late. my son was in tears. very disappointing. it doesn't look like things have improved there after all. the place was virtually empty, not busy at all. excuse one handed typing.

lovely park nr the dulwich woodhouse has water play fountain things http://www.sydenham.org.uk/wells_park.html ruskin pk by kings hospital has paddling pool and one o'c club telegraph hill pk is great too http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?Grid2MapE&x=535887&y=176307&account=LBL&arrow=Y&type=b&html=1&width=500&height=500 and brockwell pk - huge sandpit brilliant one o'cclub abs paddling pool

This is my favourite :-)

A bus pass costs less than ?5.30, I presume? Well, he'c clearly in the wrong if he charged you ?5.30 for one, regardless of when you noticed his mistake.

eccentric Wrote: > Hi KateW try Hope and Greenwood on NCR they have > the best organic butterscotch ice cream in the > world (IMHO) Jack's cafe sells pistachio ice cream...

Coach Beth Wrote: > > > The best book I ever read on mothering was 'What > Mothers Do (especially when it looks like > nothing') by Naomi Stadlen. It is amazing, > thoughtful and very reassuring. Yes, brilliant book!

Part of the Dulwich Festival, the Festival Fair brings together a selection of the best craftspeople, designers, independent shops, family fun, bars and cafes from the vibrant and creative East Dulwich area. The Police will be there with their car to explore as well as the local Fire Brigade. From bouncy castles to beer tents, handmade children?s tee-shirts to homemade cakes, designer jewellery to local photography, the Festival Fair brings together the essence of SE22. Nibble delicious food from The Blue Mountain Cafe as you take in the stylish arts and craft stalls; enjoy a drink from the East Dulwich Tavern refreshment tent as your children have their faces painted for free. New this year is the The Mad hatter?s tea party. Children are invited to bring a picnic and join the tea party at noon. They can wear a hat, or make one. For aspiring hatters mad or otherwise, there'll hat making sessions for children starting at 11am and 1pm. Also new this year will be donkey rides for children. Four gorgeous donkeys will work all day to give the children a memorable ride around Goose Green. 11am to 4pm, admission free.

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