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Hhm - not on Somerton Road like us are you? There's another one in North London somewhere so we occasionally get the same problem. Tony Rabbit Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've had all my courier deliveries but post office > are days overdue trying to link me with Amazon. > Maybe they sent it to N22. I keep getting their > mail and have to forward it on.

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not window cleaning: Teaching! He was thinking > about becoming a teacher. Steve is a white guy > with balding blonde hair about 30s and slim build > average height. Same guy as the one you were > thinking of? Anyway, he was working at the office > for a few weeks prior to coming back to > deliveries. And he was worried about it all > starting again (his bad back)! But he is the best > postie we ever had - never gets the wrong post! > But no deliveries here yet today. Same description so maybe I got it wrong with the vocation or he changed his mind. Deffo a great postie though.

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Our lovely postie Steve has only just returned to > work after months because he had bad back issues. > This is not going to help him. Can't believe that > the government would refuse them sick pay if they > hurt themselves whilst delivering mail; I mean > over and above (or below) what the Royal Mail > allow. > Still no post here! > Expecting pay cheques, birthday cards for MrPR > (last Thursday!) and work related information that > can't be sent email! > Thanks for posting the phone number though > hpsaucey! Will try tomorrow when they are open. Ooh - wondered what had happened to the lovely Steve - assuming its the same Steve? Glad he's back but sorry he's been off for health isses. We thought he'd left as he was wondering about turning to window cleaning. Maybe an 'urban myth' about the sick pay, although the girl I heard it from sensible! Fingers crossed for post for everyone tomorrow! What do they do in Scandinavia?

Damn - not just us then! Someone told me - not sure if its true or not - that posties were being told that they could go out and deliver in the snow if they wanted to BUT that they would not received sick pay if they fell and hurt themselves. Anyway - snow long gone and STILL no post. Wouldn't mind IF I could find something on the website to explain - think its a bit off that there's no easily found update there. Highshore Road number I've got is: 0845 774 0740

Hi there - not strictly East Dulwich but across the way off Peckham Rye East on Somerton Road we've had no post for a week and there are plenty of things due! Anyone else had this problem? Can't seem to find any info about the snow affecting deliveries on the Royal Mail or Post office websites.

Sharp right foot for the dog or the owner LOL? evelyne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We need doggy DNA. > > All dogs required to register. > > Dip a stick in the mess and track them down. > > If caught a sharp right foot up where the sun > don't shine will sort it out.

DJKillaQueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I envy anyone who has so much time and energy to > focus on dog poo. Most people have far more > worrying things to worry about. LOL - I have PLENTY of more-worrying things to worry about, as, I am sure, do most of the people on the forum. I would ALSO have more time in which to worry about them, if I spent less of it cleaning dog cr*p off shoes. Oh, of course, I can always worry about them WHILST cleaning shit off shoes - thanks for the inspirational thought. A count of ten shoes yesterday ...

Urgh - bringing this thread back, but to add anything to the debate as its all been said but just to get it off my chest! Extremely pi**ed off after running the gauntlet of, not only Friern Road from Godrich Road down to the park but also across the park. Out of four trips this week we've got dog poo on our buggy wheels THREE times. Argh, argh, argh, I love dogs but the owners letting them do this should be ashamed.

Ah - an ode to Barrys offie! Top blokes in that shop! H wee quinnie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HonaloochieB Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > > And of course there is the Barry off licence on > > Barry Rd overseen by the mensch that is Barry. > If > > you're going to visit thi institution then may > I > > suggest you do so on the days that Barry is > doing > > the shop accounts at his 'desk', they really > > should sell tickets. > > > This is so true! I esp. like the desk he has > cobbled together out of beer cans. Love it.

Had repeat ones to someone not at our address. Got really pi**ed off. Returned last letter threatening to use return envelope in anything else they sent us to wrap round a brick and post back to them. Had nothing since LOL!

Thank you hello sailor! Really helpful!!! Cheers, H

Hello there, Was wondering if anyone knew the easiest/quickest way to get to Blackheath fireworks from the Nunhead side of Peckham Rye by public transport? I'm thinking about taking my 5-year old, so want to make it relatively painless. I've looked at the 'official' firework website - maps, roads closed etc. and am very confused! I'm guessing buses, trains etc. are all going to be busy going and coming back? Any advice much appreciated. Cheers, Helen

In a REALLY loud voice whilst waiting in a supermarket queue to the youngish but balding man in front: 'MOVE, GRANDAD!!!' from my two-year old! The man visibly bristled and looked a bit angry. Tried the same shovelling in some distracting food as crescent above but to no avail!

Hi there Molly. I'm the web editor for the local NCT site. You can find lots more info out from the pages under the general one snowboarder mentioned above: How to sell: http://www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/Brixton/events/slnnssell Seller info: http://www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/Brixton/events/slnnssellers You might want to try other local branches - Lewisham etc to see if they have sales sooner. H

Which bit of Peckham Rye? We looked around Bellenden/Rye Oak/ST John's and St Clements etc as we weren't sure where we were going to be living. I thought all were fine as post primaries around here are. Bellenden - small, caring and very friendly; Rye Oak - has had problems in the past but on the up with a lovely Children's Centre and a strong headmistress; St John's - gets good results but just didn't do it for us. We're at Ivydale - further up the east side of the Rye and love it. Really friendly lovely school where theres a good mix of people and they give them a rounded education. TBH its usually more a case of getting into your nearest school as you're unlikely to get into one too far away. Also a lot can happen in a school in the three plus years before your daughter starts. H

Helen GV Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > i wouldn't, not good to reheat any type of food > more than once and not worth the risk. > better to freeze in smaller amounts, i know it's > frustrating! > > sorry, crossed posts! Second Helen GV. Freeze in small amounts in minimise waste! And heat up gently so you don't destroy its qualities. You can always use any you're not entirely sure about but think might be OK in cooking for yourselves rather than for the baby so it won't be wasted. H

Another for Ocado! they always let you know if they're going to be late _ HARDLY ever. And there's not often anything missing/swapped. They're always wending vouchers offering 15% off your shop as well which brings the cost down. Wouldn't swap for another.

If anyone has lost a 'jellycat' giraffe-type thing - hard to describe but it has just a head and long neck - I put it on the wall of number 2 Friern Road yesterday. Hope its reunited with its owner. Helen

HI. I had 3rd degree tearing and a difficult birth first time round and Kings said MOST places, but not them, would insist on a caesarian next time around. I was determined to make my experience different and I went to the Brierley for a home birth and had the wonderful Vanessa (now with The Lanes) (Birth was so relaxed it almost happened before the midwives could get there (LOL)). Are The Lanes definatley saying has to be a Caesarian? Can you talk to them/another midwife there about the possibilities? Like other people here I can recommend someone. The truly wonderful pregnancy yoga teacher I had is also a doula/ experienced in birth rehearhals and teaching people how to birth in the best positions etc. See Ingrid Lewis's web site: http://www.aroundbirth.org/aboutingrid.html I put a lot of my lovely experience second time round down to her and to the lovely homebirth team and the confidence they gave me to be in control. Also, I think I saw a note on the noticeboard near the toilet in Therapy Rooms on Lordship Lane about a VBAC group! Good luck! I hope you get the information/help you need to make the best choice for you! Helen

Second the Snowman. Got the cheapest tickets last year- around a tenner I think and the view was brilliant. In fact as we were on the back row it didn't really matter if the smallest ones were wriggly. Thought it was great. Unicorn Theatre always good. Cheers, Helen

Priority seats are labelled to make it clear who they're for. If they either haven't noticed OR are too selfish/rude to offer then damn right I'd be asking them, politely, to give up a seat. I know most of us feel awkward asking but better to be safe and get a seat if you can. If I see anyone onviously standing and pregnant and I haven't got a seat to offer them, I'm afraid I quite often stick my oar in and ask on their behalf. Maybe embarrassing but most have gratefully sat down when someone has been embarrassed into offering their seat. YOu can get a 'Mind the Bump; badge from from LOndon Underground as well.

Hello there, I've yet to really take my five year old swimming but think he'd finally like to go. Can anyone recommend classes/a pool that aren't too manic. he's pretty sensitive to noise so I'd really like to try and find somewhere relatively calm/quiet. Any ideas gratefully received. Helen

Ko - probably seen you there then as I've got an active afternoon toddler LOL! Also always wondered why more activities MOnday to Wednesday and less towards the end of the week? Not complaining - just wondering. Don't know what I'd do without the One o'clock to go to. Probably join my little one in climbing the walls.

Doh - I'm crap at thie replying lark. Was replying to citizenED's "one, two, three, four, FIVE..." hpsaucey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LOL - in our house it goes: 'five, four, three, > two, one' ... Also recently, 5-year old bless him: 'Mummy - sea girls are like sea boys but they steal your snadwiches.' Lightsabers are apparently 'light savers'. 'Farmer Christmas' 2-year old: 'damn it' 'my boobies' 'not mummy boobies, my boobies' 'damn it' 'damn it' 'damn it' 'damn it' 'damn it' Damn it - wonder where he gets THAT from!

LOL - in our house it goes: 'five, four, three, two, one' ...