Villager

rendelharris Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Somebody who believes that saying "get a life" is > a valid response to another's argument accusing > other people of being boring and infantile is > definitely a matter for the pot and kettle > department. Not quite up to your usual sanctimonious, judgmental offerings. You really must try harder. GG

jaywalker Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If only someone would get the opposition parties > to muster an anti-Tory alliance (so that rival > candidates stand down), May would be in danger. > Dream on. The UKIP deserters going Tory will more than negate any tactical voting.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think a > whole generation who weren't there seem to think > nationalised industries were great (they were not > at all) or some older posters have some very > selected memories. I can think of several others that were dreadfull before privatisation. First to come to mind is BRS ( British Road Services) who operated virtually all the truck fleets. You could never depend on them turning up or making deliveries on schedule. Lts of disputes and go slows. Absolutely dire.

Diesel cars produce??? 15 per cent less CO2 than petrol, 400 per cent more NO2 and NO 2200 per cent more particulates, (tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, brain and heart) The diesel problem has been made worse by two factors? 1. Car manufacturers using cheat devices in their cars which make it appear they are meeting emission standards but are in fact exceeding limits by up to 700%. 2. Diesel cars on short runs fail to reach the optimum operating temperature As a result the emission control systems are totally ineffective. The catalytic converters only become effective when they reach high temperature. Similarly with the fuel control systems inject a richer fuel mixture until the engine warms up. Under these conditions these engines emit up to 8 times their regular levels of pollutants.

Trinnydad Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Loz Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Trinnydad Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > I'm at a loss to understand why you keep jumping > down my throat. It's not something I expected or > deserve. > > Take over the thread and do with it what you want > as I'm outa here. Dont be put off by Loz. . He is from Australia and for all we know, he might even work for Macquarrie. L-Oz, get it? He probably just bailled up at the fact that he disliked you dishing the dirt on an Aussie business.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > To use a football analogy, I hope that Teresa May > is to elections as BFS was to England management. > I will vote for anyone with the best chance of > stopping another Conservative government. I > seriously hope the opposition do not continue to > rule out a coalition, if that's what it takes. BFS? WIFS is BFS?

Any thing that reduces veicle pollution is to be commended but I am not sure how effectively running engines whilst stationary could be effectively or efficiently monitored. As a resident on East Dulwich Grove, near the Village end, I am acutely aware that the peak levels of pollution co-incide with the morning and afternoon school runs. The worst polluters by far are the large cars and Chelsea tractors used to ferry kids to and from school. The majority of these do short journeys and this is borne out by the level of condensation emitted from the exhausts. This condensation indicates that the engines have not reached their optimum operating temperature. As a result the emission control systems are totally ineffective. The catalytic converters only become effective when they reach high temperature. Similarly withh the fuel control systems inject a richer fuel mixture until the engine warms up. Under these conditions these engines emit up to 8 times their regular levels of pollutants. Something ought to be done about these as a first priority.

Murals are very good for imparting positive vibes and giving an identity to a local area. The one opposite ED station is excellent. The "SE24" one at HH is the right idea but a bit too simplistic and I am sure someone could do an "SE22" one that was much more creative and artistic. Just an idea.

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How about addressing why those shops become vacant > and stay vacant. At least half a dozen shops have > been lost because of landlords whacking up the > rents. Which half dozen shops are you thinking of and do you have accurate insider knowledge? There are many different reasons why businesses move out or fail. Most often it is not the rent. It could be poor location, too much competition, wrong retail business in the wrong place, cash flow problems, not profitable, retirement, illness or simple mismanagement.

How about looking at shops that have been vacant for quite some time and use some of the money to part subsidise an incoming tennant for a period of say a year or so? That would help ease cash flow problems whilst the business is getting started. I certainly think it would work better than changing lamposts and hanging up banners.

If any of you had haggis from William Rose, how did you rate it? After the occasion I'm still a confirmed Macween's fan. Had been loking out for Grant's but no one seems to sell that brand around here.

The Route 42 buses are all brand new hybrid type and are much quieter and less polluting than the 37's. They really are a big step forward in terms of technology and environmental suitability. Cost a fortune but they are brilliant. Also they have been a real boon for the kids that go to all the local schools - no more scrambling to get on 37's. The 42's have given relief to a big problem.

Well done Robin. I just wish you were our local MP! Apart from the benficiaries previously mentioned, I am sure Dulwich Hamlet will see an upswing in their attendance. I will be using the 42 now in preference to the 37 - if only to keep the footfall up. Up the Hamlet!

It's great news to have the 42 extension! 'Been looking forward to it for months. Also it will make it a lot easier for kids going to the schools eg Hamlet, DVI, Charter, Alleyns and JAGS. I'm pretty sure it will also reduce the number of cars that parents us to make the school run. Good news for Sainsbo's too, I reckon. I just wonder who's idea it was?

Lowlander Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hardly any difference in weight between a > single/double decker. Both around 12-14 tonnes. > > Believe the Boris bus is around 12 so lighter than > your average single decker. > > I'll get my anorak. The reference guide in my anorak pocket advises as follows:- 1. Single deck bus (like P13) = 6.5T nett and 9.5T gross 2. Boris bus = 12.6T nett and 16T gross

JoeLeg Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > The idea that the a) the French are going to care, > when they have much bigger sticks to hit us with, > and b) the British public is going to accept being > told they can't have French wine because of > 'politics' is so risible that the inevitable > rebuttals are almost pointless, as it's unlikely > anybody who forms that idea in the first place is > open to counter-points, as LL516 is finding out! JL, If things are going to get tough then what the Goose is suggesting may well be the right approach. Maybe the yuppies of East Dulwich drink French wine exclusively but most of us get by quite nicely on Aussie, Chilean South Africa and here I would add Italian and Spanish ie anything but French if we are forced into penury by Brexit. Vic

Talked to 2 estate agent friends in last coupe of days and both say that the froth has gone off the market. There was a big demand in the run up to 5th April (end of tax year) and they say most vendors now will accept offers well below the recent asking prices.

mynamehere Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > About the local bobby posting here, it's about > using media and crowd sourcing ideas and > solutions, being modern in approaching how we do > things and keeping the freedom in democracy by not > imposing draconian laws. >However horrible using > knives as a weapon is only police cannot solve the > problem, family, neighbours and neighbourhoods > have to step forward in a "balanced" way > (disclaimer: IMHO) MNH, That, is quite the most pathetic liberal tosh I have read in a long time. It is precisely that "tolerant" attitude by the gutless politicians and judiciary that has brought about this problem. You are not a prospective LibDim politician are you? The poor bobby must be truly frustrated by the ineffectiveness of the law. The police are having to work with one hand tied behind the back. If knife crime was reduced then the police would be able to attend to other problems. In the UK we have gun laws that make it illegal to carry pistols and automatic weapons - hence we don't have a gun crime problem like the USA. It is now illegal to have a flick knife and so nowadays crimes with this type of weapon have been eliminated. As the other posts have made clear, the only way is draconian sentences. I would also suggest that offenders forfeit their benefits for 5 years on release - unless they volunteer for 5 years military service. Compulsory service works in other countries and helps many to drop their drug dependency. We just need to stop molly-coddling the ferals and treat the problem with resolve.

The only way to stop it is more stop and search and heavy penalties (guaranteed jail) for anyone carrying a knife. Shutting the knife shops doesn't work when you have Ebay and other uncontrolled vendors. Tin hat now on so you can all let rip.

Hit it with a hammer and see what happens.

I use the plastic sheets from these bill-boards to make roofs for bird nesting boxes and other purposes. So if you are not too far from Gilkes Crescent, I will come round, take the sign down and remove the sheets. Estate agents have to pay the sign contractors to take them down so they are worthless scrap. The agents rely on the new occupants to dispose of them. Please PM with the address. Vic

To and from near the Charter School. Any suggestions?

Jennys Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Villager Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Outside school holidays, this junction, and all > > surrounding roads, are very quiet - even during > > the rush hours, so being a technophile, I > reckon > > that technology has the answer. > > > > We already have average speed cameras that > > identify cars with ANPR, so if there was a > system > > that clocked cars crossing the EDG/Townley > > junction in two directions within 60 minutes, > then > > a charge could be levied so that the yummy > mummies > > with Chelsea tractors could be charged a > premium > > for dropping their kids off every day. > > > > > > .......................................................... >>> Great idea though I suspect you would also catch >>> a few local people doing a weekly shop at >>> Sainsburys. ............................................................ OK, make it 10 minutes then. That would catch all the drop-offs and if you can get to Sainsbo's, do your shop and get back in 10 mins then you are doing very well. Villager

Outside school holidays, this junction, and all surrounding roads, are very quiet - even during the rush hours, so being a technophile, I reckon that technology has the answer. We already have average speed cameras that identify cars with ANPR, so if there was a system that clocked cars crossing the EDG/Townley junction in two directions within 60 minutes, then a charge could be levied so that the yummy mummies with Chelsea tractors could be charged a premium for dropping their kids off every day. Then they could use Dulwich park or somewhere else to drop them off and give them an opportunity to walk a couple of hundred yards to school and get some exercise.

Elephant Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looking at the map above it seems that there are > no masts within the Dulwich estate boundary? That's right. The Dulwich Estates management are Luddites. They don't understand that efficient communications are vital in today's world. They have objected to other masts and so the phone reception in the Village is dismal. Similarly, they want to use bicycles for every journey - hence their support for potty modifications to the Townley Road junction. I live in the village and to think that we pay them a levy every year for the privilege, really goes against the grain. Villager