AlfieNoakes

Wife bought me one for Christmas a couple of years back from this place www.eljamonero.com . Seemed better value than the UK places she found. They all have to pay to import it at some stage. We bought a mid level iberico ham for the Christmas period this year. Money well spent as it's bloody gorgeous! Delivery was about a week.

A number of one-way streets have been made two-way for cyclists in central London. This has been going on for a while. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23629978-one-way-rule-to-be-waived-for-cyclists-in-city-streets.do Maybe this is being extended to the rest of London where appropriate. I use this cut through every day and it's not particularly hazardous so long as cyclists keep a look out when they reach either end of it. It's not a fast or busy stretch of road. As people have said, it's unlikely the cyclist will cause any harm to anyone other than themselves if they get it wrong. I drive a car and ride a motorbike as well as cycle so can see this from both sides. I don't think it's an issue on this particular bit of road.

And of course, Christ was crucified aged 33. That's coincedence for you folks!

I don't really see the point. It will cause congestion and I don't believe they offer much additional protection for cyclists. Not unless they are bordered by a raised kerb of some sort. Anyway, there is already a safe, quiet cycle route (No.22) from ED to the City via the back streets of Peckham through to Tower bridge. I use every day now I've started commuting by bike. It avoids the hill, is mostly on back streets and even has a park section.

Christ! Literally round the corner from us. I saw the police tape as I went past this morning. I know one factor is that being on the forum we hear about all of these incidents, but there really do seem to have been a lot of assaults in the streets of ED this year.

I don't think the OP's going mad. Rainbow - you have my support on this. Fact is, people like to moan. Feckless, old and lazy people like to moan more than most.

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Then I'm not sure what your point is - I've seen > people berate staff in these small shops and I > doubt very much they are interested in hearing > about "economies of scale" or any suchlike > Not sure what the OP's point is TBH. Ok, so some morons don't undrstand why small local shops can't match the prices large national chain stores, or recognise the extra convenience they are receiving for that price. The question is, would the OP rather have the custom from these people and put up with their whinging, or not have their custom at all? Surely dealing wit these people just goes with the territory. For every conscientious Guardian reading EDF type who shops locally to support their local highstreet and source higher quality products, there's a bunch feckless, old or plain lazy people who shop locally because they can't get it together to get up the hill to Sainsburys.

Cheers folks, will Google those.

Anyone got any recommendations? Me and the lady are taking her dad to the Academy on a Monday night in December for his Christmas present. We want to eat beforehand but are struggling for ideas. Price and type of food not really an issue, just decent quality and atmosphere. Cheers.

*Bob* Wrote: > > I think it's mostly about the girl on the Fazer. Ah, I see... It's probably the heady allure of the female silhouette bulked out by plastic armour and Gore-tex, or maybe the mysterious veil of her race-replica Arai? I prefer the frissance of seeing girls in thin summer dresses on Italian mopeds speeding around the perilous tarmac of the Elephant and Castle roundabout. I doubt they count as 'bikers' though.

(logged back in with my acount) Well, I'll check in as a motorcyclist here. I commute every day on a VFR800 these days and do the occasional tour or trackday FWIW. Still not sure as to the point of this thread though. Are you looking for people to go on a 'ride out' with? Do you want to meet up with other ED bikers outside the EDT of an evening and admire each others machinery while not drinking beer? I love my motorbikes but have never really got this concept of identifying as a 'biker'. I can't stand biker meets or big group rides. They just seem a bit odd really.

"The information super cul-de-sac" I'm still a fan.

Never had a problem with ebay myself and have found a good few bargains. However, I mostly use it as the original concept was intended, as an online market place between individuals. I have bought a few things like camera filters from ebay stores but mostly it's been fairly niche stuff like spares for motorbikes, fancy dress stuff or old table lighters which the girlfriend collects. Similarly it's been a really easy way to sell on stuff that was cluttering up the house and get some cash back in. I'd only bother selling larger items though, too much hassle packaging and selling off your old DVD collection for ?2 a time like some people do. There are no doubt loads of scammers on there and you should watch out for them. That example giggirl posted really shouldn't catch anyone out except for those fools who would be easily parted from their money anyway. Aside from the issue of spending over a grand on a handbag in the first place, surely if you're in the market for something like that you'd be wanting the whole 'luxury experience'. Why would you sit hunched over a PC on a Sunday night ready to strike as that auction ends? Surely, you'd take a stroll down New Bond Street to pick one up before dinner at Claridges. Actually the Sunday night thing is a good tip - Set your auction to end at at that time. People are relaxed, usually at home before work on Monday and usually in a good mood with a glass of wine in their hand. Perfect for keeping an eye on an auction and getting caught up in a last minute buidding frenzy. ;o) Ebay's good for individuals selling things of small to medium value in my opinion. As mentioned, probably not great for small businesses or selling really high value items. That said, Ebay motors has really taken off, much to the surprise of the founders. They thought it would just be an online bric-a-brac stall for things of $100 or less, although most cars for sale now are listed as classified adverts, not actual auctions and I doubt many buy unseen.

Hypothetical question from a lurker also fond of the CPT (it is I, Mrs AlfieNoakes); How do the EDF contingent identify themselves? Secret handshake? Pint of port and lemon perhaps TedMax?

That's kind of my thinking. The gains I'm making now, I'm stashing away in case rates go the other way in a year or two. It would be nice not to have to though. Aside from my personal situation though, I can think of many who will be in real trouble if we saw base rates reach 6%+. Surely this would have a massive impact on the economy just as we hope to be limping out of recession. Can the government / BOE avoid this? Would they want to?

After reading the 'Economic Trend' thread, I gather there are a fair few on here with seemingly well informed opinions on financial matters. So, as a homeowner of only a few years who was not paying attention during the previous recessions, I am curious as to where people think rates will go over the next couple of years. Accepted wisdom seems to say that they must increase, and may increase sharply, possibly to double figures. Is this inevitable or are conditions 'different this time'? A quick Google offers this: "Economists - according to a Reuters poll in early August - expect the bank rate to stay pegged at 0.5% until next May/June followed by rises taking the rate to 1.25% by the end of 2010. " From here: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/interest-rates What say the Drawing Room?

They weren't police. Just Window-Knockers stepping it up a level.

Another vote for both Tayaabs and Lahore Kebab House. They are both regular lunchtime treats near work. Me and a couple of the other lads have been going for about 10 years now. Both very similar fare, BYOB and similar price. I challenge you to spend more than ?15 per head and be able to move afterwards! Tayabs (corner of Fieldgate St. and Myrdle St.) - Slightly nicer restaurant decor if that bothers you, best for lamb chop and mixed starters. Lahore Kebab House (Umberston St. off Commercial Rd.) - Best for actual curry main courses, although the kebabs and chop starters are still excellent. You can't go wrong with either to be honest. I used to live just off Brick Lane some years back and while the buzz of the place is great with some cool shops and bars, the curry houses are almost all shite.

Have you got a laptop with WiFi? A few of the pubs have WiFi, The Mag certainly does.

Not sure if they are UK road legal but there are loads here: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/sis/_W0QQ_kwZreplicaQ20helmetQ20helmetQ20f1Q20schumacherQ20senna Or, as suggested, get a normal lid custom painted.

Muley Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Couldn't you just hitch the Great Dane to a cart > and let him take you home? It has been discussed.

Cheers for the advice folks. I did some enquiries myself and Addison Lee will take dogs. Walking back will be the option if all else fails, and we'll definitely be walking over there via the park. Past experience with parties at this house tells me that come home time we may be in the kind of state where a 2 mile walk is not an option! As for protection from the great dane... Pah! Apparently this one's the softest, laziest mut in the world.

Hi there, We have some friends down for the weekend and they are bringing their great dane! We have a BBQ party over in Tulse Hill finishing late Saturday night, or quite possibly the early hours of Sunday morning. Just wondering if anyone knows any taxi firms happy to take the dog in the back to avoid us having to bail out early for the last train. Cheers.

Just to add to the above, bear in mind quality control is not entirely uniform in any of the factories. You can get especially good and not so good ones from all of them. If I was buying, I'd want to try out plenty to find a good one. In general the US built models are better, but a particualrly well made and set up Mexican strat can play better than a 'Friday afternoon' US one.

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think we should ship-in any foreigners who are > willing to get off their fat, lazy arses and do > some work in order to better their lives - and > give them a nice council house to get them started > as an incentive. > > This would allow us to export homegrown feckless > Brits who are unwilling to get off their fat, lazy > arses, do some work and make something of > themselves instead of sitting around demanding > their right to council house (for life) and > believing made-up drivel that just popped through > the letterbox in a BNP leaflet simply because it > suits them. A 'Poles for proles' scheme, if you will.