HAL9000

daizie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Maybe a visible notice on the table saying 'EDF > drinks' would be an idea, or is that a bit > amature / common ? That way , no one would have a > wasted journey . A sign or notice would have been useful last night given the large number of other groups around. I sat alone feeling lost and forlorn for a good ten minutes before spotting a familiar face (SeanMac, as it happens) join the group - all the others were new to me. What was odd - the bar and waiting staff didn't know anything about the EDF group - at one point I thought I was at the wrong venue.

Shhhh - that was 'the drinks' for the clique's inner circle. Say no more.

The incident took place within the catchments of the forum - on the eastern side. The kids got a good look at me - in fact, they'd stopped to stare at me as I walked by. Unfortunately, I didn't register a good description of them - I was somewhat shocked and anxious to get away as quickly as possible so avoided making eye contact. I didn't have a mobile and it took a little while to walk back home because I returned via a different route. I went for a drive around the area later with a camera but the streets are full of similar looking youngsters making their way to the fair at the nearby park. I'm not sure a report to the police would achieve anything useful under the circumstances.

Just popped out to get the Sunday papers. Whilst walking through a quiet residential area I saw two teenaged white boys running back and forth ahead of me. I thought they were playing. As I came closer I realised - to my horror - what they were doing. They were armed with six-inch-bladed knives and taking turns launching frenzied stabbing attacks on a wheelie bin!

Presumably, this strategy is known as 'hedging a bet'? It sounds like the financial market strategy called 'arbitrage': specifically a type of 'spread' (aka 'hedge') position. As in 'hedge' fund. Yo!

charliecharlie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I turned up, could not see anyone I recognised... > hovered about for a bit, there were a few jolly > groups sitting comfortably in their 'zones', bit > pathetic I know, but had a shy moment, was not > sure if everyone had been and gone so I totally > lost my nerve and left...!!! What a shame. We exchanged greetings as I arrived and you were leaving (just after 8). I thought surely you must have recognised me? There were about 8-10 forumites there already, none of whom I recognised either. But within 10 minutes or so someone arrived that I did recognise and it turned into one of the best drinks evenings I've had the pleasure to attend so far. All told about 15-20 of us had a terrific time and a few ended up in the Bishop where we met up with a dozen or so other regulars.

I'm planning to be there by eight fifteen or so.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Something to do with Mona Lisa? Actually, there is a link between the mystery character and La Joconde - as the Mona Lisa is known in France - but it does not appear within her fictional world.

Nope.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I love poker too and play a lot online. Have you come across any Poker Bots? If so, what are your thoughts?

No, but an impressionist would get the drift.

Clue 1: She's a well-meaning minx with a passion for practical jokes.

lenk Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't think it ever did. I just think some people > get anxious whenever they smell anything 'ethnic'. That may be so, but Rye Lane has not always been a perfumed garden.

transit mundi (sic!)

Last night I had avocado vinaigrette followed by pan-fried duck breast a la Orange, creamed potatoes and ratatouille - all homemade. Served with fresh crusty bread and a fruity red country wine. It was delicious. It cost less than a typical takeaway and took about 45 minutes from raw ingredients to cooked meal. You just can't beat home cooking, IMHO. What's the alternative: bland Chinese, gloupy curry, cheesy pizza, lardy kebab, oily fish and chips or dried-out fried chicken?

Carried out an olfactory survey of Rye Lane late this afternoon, one of the hottest days of the year. Not a bad smell anywhere! In fact, the distinct fragrance of incense wafted from some of the shops. Is it possible that this thread has had a positive impact?

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HAL9000 you were right with cooper but we'll run with yours. In that case, post the answer to your riddle - I'm sure everyone would like to know what it was.

While the artist tried in vain to capture her inscrutable expression she used a small trombone to expose the ghost in the camera - an act of pure altruism.

ISTR, that the post box on the corner of Tintagel Crescent and Grove Vale (just north of the LL roundabout) had a 6:30pm last collection. I have used this box on many occasions in the past but do not know whether its last collection is still the same today. Good Luck.

Adhesive

Viscous

Ask not for whom the bell tolls.... Today (approx.): Deaths: 153,781 Births: 356,201 - WHO People die. Life goes on.

I was thinking Cooper?

A very pleasant evening - great food - nice company - all for around ?28 per head. This Curry Club's diners were: charliecharlie ED Lurker Floating Onion georgia HAL9000 Jeremy OutOfFocus Raj skidmarks

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