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Depends where in ED you live. I often get the train to Herne Hill and walk from there or jump on the 37.

Has anyone heard a rumour that Alleyn's is quietly lobbying the council to turn Hillsboro Rd into a one-way street? Presumably for their convenience rather than the residents'. This would be inconvenient for those who live there, and highly convenient for the school whose often shambolic driving population is only around for half an hour, twice a day, half a year, (Although the students and teachers clog the street up with their parked cars all day as has been mentioned). Whilst it may be a good idea in principle, to ease the congestion that occurs at pick-up and drop-off time, a little consultation with the residents would be fair. Perhaps the letter's in the post eh!

Bummer, HL - I sympathise. So what do you do, diet-wise?

Thanks to all. I perhaps ought to have explained more. I don't smoke, now minimal drinking, have been veggie for decades (I don't eat TOO much of the nice saturated fat things I described earlier), am 43, skinny, active and have a high metabolism! The only reason I went for my blood test was because my brothers both have high cholesterol. Mine was: LDL 3.9 HDL 1.6, making 5.7 (I know it doesn't tally - apparently it never does). I also know that about 90% of these fats are made by the body, rather than diet. This seems to make it far worse for someone with this problem, since you need to go further than just cutting down to be in a good area. The Doc (whom I like and trust) said to come back in a year and we'll see where we are.

What about the type 3 wedge style? Surely they bare less hassle? I dream of having one one day.:(

Just found out I've got a genetic tendency to high cholesterol. What a bummer. I love cheese, cakes, black choccie, alco, salt, etc. I am a veggie and I ride my bike a lot but I don't think that's enough..... Anyone else had to deal with lowering your cholesterol and what have you done?

Set a trap for the barstewards! Thanks Mike, and Lenk, that is a good tip for the pub bike. You can also stick two-part filler in there, but I prefer your suggestion. Eyes peeled. Unfortunately.

Very sorry to hear about this - I have always been concerned that this might happen over there I have Pitlocks but I prefer the look of yours, Mike. Where did you buy them?

I have to say in all seriousness that riding home by bike from a night in town (or anywhere) is safe, extremely pleasurable AND free. That is the reason I got back into riding again twenty years ago - I would hate to travel any other way nowadays.

Barry, you're an angel! I'll buy you a pint, and I hardly use the stations. Well done, mate!

Horrible news and I hope she recovers and they catch the scumbag. As my neighbour told me t'other day, as an ex-policeman and MP in 'Nam (I do not jest), when he pops down the Rye with his dog at night, he always carries a bright torch and a walking stick 'just in case'. You aim the torch in the eyes and hit the neck or knees, apparently.... unlikely to be fatal and they ain't going anywhere. Obviously, few of us would relish being in that situation, but somehow I find the guidance er, ...interesting.

I came home at 12:30 last night and there were police and tape across the road (the ED station side). I believe it was a stabbing. Violent crime seems to be occurring more often and closer to (our)home these days.

Just tried to get a meter, but they are restricted to a certain part of SE22, not my street. Boo!

Just heard a very interesting slot on R4 about sustainable energy. Many of us in ED are rightly concerned about the environment, but perhaps like me, you are not really sure about what the most effective ways to help the planet are. For example, I have just heard that turning off our mobile phone chargers (as we are continually urged to do) saves 1% of the power used to run a 40W lightbulb all day: i.e., 1% of 1 kWh. Fair enough,, but to put that into perspective, that is the same amount of power used to run your average car for 1 second. Oh.:( I recommend that you scamper off to www.withouthotair.com and download Professor David Mackay's book (it's free) and we can all get some urgently-needed perspective. I thank you.

'Ooh, can I borrow a cup of lime pickle?....'

As one who has already sampled champagne and red today (hic), isn't home drinking what's wrecking the nation's (middle class) health, etc? The pubs should be helping us get out more often.

Gavin Hastings Eddy Merckx Alan Wells Mark Spitz My son (cos he's a great swimmer and I'm not!)

kissing cheese?

Ex-freaking-zactly! I really wonder if it is worth it.

Perhaps a lost Alleyn's pupil up a tree

There has been a Police chopper flying above Alleyn's school for at least 10 mins. It's annoying. How bleeding much does it cost to keep one in the air and does anyone know what's going on? No doubt a burglary in progress...................................... oh, it's gone now.

Happy Birthday, Asset!

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B-N, that is a fabulous clip. Nearly reduced me to tears (or is my hangover getting the better of me?) - it is like something out of a cyclist's dream, where I've gone to bike heaven. If only it could be like that here... one day, perhaps.

Surely not when it's mixed with vodka, celery salt, worcester sauce and tabasco? Anyway, may poss get down there tomorrah eve and kill some more brain cells.