Ladymuck

I'm guessing that Mr. Pally-wotsit-ooos might have to seek legal advice prior to posting the "offer document" in future so as to ensure that potential attendees are made aware of exactly what's on offer before accepting (or not). Your user name suggests you might be in a position to assist legalbeagle?;-)

Michael Palaeologus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The birthday girl looked radiant... > Many thanks to Mucky for popping in to see us... > Brums tales of... and his early days as a gigolo... It's true, you looked stunning hibbs and it was lovely seeing you again. Nice to see you too Mr. Pally-wotsit-ooos...feel free to PM me re. sowing/planting (whereupon I shall see to it that one of my minions attends to your enquiry). Equally delighted to finally meet (the de-lurked) ED Lurker. Brum, thanks for showing me around the area...was especially pleased to learn where the "famous" Herne is located. Always a pleasure being with you. A gigolo eh? Hmmmmm... Glad you all had a good time...as for ...ahem...getting lost...finally arrived home safely to a concerned hubby who was in two minds about whether or not to send out a search party. All sympathy went out of the window though once he realised that, far from having simply forgotten to switch on that mobile phone he had bought me for such instances, that I hadn't even bothered to bring it with me! *mutters: bloody mobiles...* Muckyxxxx

jimmy two times Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm sorry sunshine...you're right. I've been harsh > on you and that's unfair. Let's bury the hatchet > at the next forum drinks....preferably in your > head. (tu) Charming! JTT you just took the 2500 spot!!! That make you tiresome!!!;-)

Hello Peckhamgatecrasher, We've never actually met...I've no idea who you are...what you look like, whether you are male/female, tall/short, fat/thin, blue-eyed/brown-eyed etc. etc...but I love your posts. So many happy returns to you. Enjoy! x

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Agree with Sean, though, they are a thing of joy. > I laughed out loud! *does a little curtsey*

*looks sheepish* ahem...I have just been reminded that "period" is in fact American-English for "point". Sorry Sean, I'd forgotten. *goes off in search of some humble pie*

hibbs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 'bout now Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > . > > Stop ha ha ha - love it hibbs Sean, come on...if you can't beatem...:)) Edited to say: In fact Sean, all you have to do is to substitute the word "periods" with "points"...hee hee

daizie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ah LM, I was serious! Cheers! So why doesnt it > always work then ? Oh dear, are you saying that my 15 minutes of fame have been wasted? (*collapses into a pathetic heap and wails*) Can any of you (genuine) computer geeks please help daizie...I am in no condition to do so...(*still wailing*)...Sean perhaps? PGC? Loz? HAL9000? *contemplates how to end it all*

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > now, whilst this thread has brightened up my day > considerably, and those instructions are a thing > of joy LadyM, it thas left me wondering how some > of you managed to find the forum in the first > place Well you have made my day Mr. S! Incidentally...ahem...I didn't...my hubby did (*looks embarrassed*)...he...ahem...registered me too...

Oh daizie, you are not thick!!! On the contrary...sharp as a...(can't think of the appropriate noun here!)... I suspect you are probably joking - given the fabulous quirky twists and turns your sense of humour can take, but just in case...here goes (and please excuse "non-technical" explanations). How to provide a link: by Ladymuck (I reckon this is my 15 minutes of fame, so I intending taking full advantage - feel free to humour me anybody):)): (1) Move to the link which you wish to provide. The link is that thingamijig at the top of the page in the wotsit (that long skinny box at the top which usually contains information beginning with "http" or "www"). (2) Once there, copy all the thingamijig from the wotsit. I do this by placing mouse over text, clicking so as to highlight it all, and then typing "control c" to copy the thingamijig. (3) Return to where you were previously and position yourself precisely where you wish the link to go within the body of your message. (4) Then press "control v". This simply "pastes" your previously "copied" link to where you now wish to place it. (5) Hopefully, Bob my friend is your Bus Inspector! Good Luck xxx *crosses fingers in the hope that nothing has been omitted*

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 700 *positions tank, fires, but misses*

'bout now Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > . Fair point.

Oh my goodness IT WORKED! Thanks to you both...hee hee...there's no stopping me now...woo hoo... Oh and by the way, Bob is my friend the Bus Inspector! xxxx Edited to say: *throws bone dowsed in phenobarbital to that mad dog*

Testing Testing...here goes: oooh I hope this works *positions mouse over "post message" button, closes eyes as cannot bear to look, and clicks mouse)*

Oh THAT box...and THAT URL icon to which PGC was referring...oh my goodness you must both think me so incredibly dense...but no matter...thank you very much Loz (oh and thanks to PGC too ...sorry I couldn't understand)... *excitedly rushes off to experiment*

katie1997 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > yes he's usually there around 7.30ish weekdays, > maybe sometimes later....he never fails to say it > either! :)) Oh how funny...he does sound sweet though. *still laughing*

katie1997 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes go for it Ladymuck, I am sure our guy won't > let us down and will say it to you too :)) ha ha ha! Any particular time? *curled up laughing*

Andystar Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sadly, he calls me sweetness too. *bursts out laughing* but why "sadly"? Nobody calls me "sweetness"...I'll have to take a stroll down Northcross Rd!

Oh PGC, I don't wish to sound ungrateful...but those instructions are too complex for my pea brain (*hangs head in shame*) What is a URL icon? And what do you mean when you say "box where you type message"? I don't ever see a box where I am able to type a message. Sorry...ooh dear...I don't suppose you could...erm...simplify?....if possible? *looks well and truly pathetic*

OK...techo-thicko here. Could somebody please tell me how to do that thing...whereby you provide a link (e.g. titled: google how to bake a cake) but then where that title is changed to something else (e.g: check this out). It is so cool...and I would love to learn how to do it. Thank you. *awaits assistance most impatiently*

TimMac, Firstly can I just say how sorry I am about your accident/injuries. As a regular cyclist who has suffered injury at the hands of negligent car drivers you have my sympathy and I wish you a swift recovery. Whilst Southwark's speedy reparation of the hole has to be a good thing, ironically this makes your gathering of evidence that bit more difficult. However, I would still take a photo - it is usually relatively easily to tell if a pot-hole has only recently been filled in. Your photo could still constitute good evidence. Incidentally, I note you state the hole was large: this is relevant as it would have to have been of a miminum size in order for you to pursue a claim. Under section 58 of the Highways Act 1980, Southwark Council are under a duty to ensure its highways are maintained in a manner so as to ensure that they are not dangerous to traffic. (Note: bicycles are classed as traffic for the purposes of the Act). On the face of it it looks as though Southwark may be in breach of their duty of care to maintain that particular junction as required under Section 58. However, Southwark's Highways Department may be able to avoid liability on the grounds that they did not have constructive knowledge of the hole - especially if they can show that they have undertaken regular inspections of that area in accordance with current legal requirements. You should bear this in mind. I fully understand why you should wish to pursue a claim for your dental costs. However, be aware that most personal injury claims can take years and can be very stressful in themselves - not to mention costly. Around 5 years ago I was knocked off my bike by a lady doing the school run who, without warning, hurriedly cut across me in Lordship Lane to do a sharp left turn. I sustained a fractured hip, but nothing else (even the bike was fine!). There were witnesses and she admitted liability, but I chose not to sue as I was able to receive all of my treatment (mostly physio) on the NHS and, frankly, my priority was to recover and get back to normal in the shortest possiblest time. But your situation is different. By the sound of it, your injuries are pretty severe and the costs involved to put you right hardly chicken feed. I know this will not help you in your current position, but may I suggest you join the London Cycling Campaign. One of the benefits of membership is free legal advice and third party insurance. I wish you all the best.

woofmarkthedog Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I shall be X dog years older & wiser this Saturday > 27th Good grief Doggie, that must make you around 280 years old...Happy Birthday on Saturday...play your cards right, you might even pull...Natasha looks quite cute in her pink tutu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2RZyvCvtvU&feature=related

TillieTrotter, lie back, light up your spliff and click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5OY4ZKKDy4&feature=related Mx

Well, as a cyclist - a reduction in the speed limit suits me fine. It might even encourage more people to take to their bikes - thus potentially lowering C02 emissions.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > post 99 was mine *adopts the most horrified expression imaginable* Oh ????! After the very public rebuke you subjected me to when I set myself up on the Cricket Thread too! How could you! Notwithstanding this, I respect the admission...and, in any event, I believe this now makes us "quits" - in terms of minor misdemeanours committed? *climbs into tank in preparation for the next round*