Weekend nightime demographics/behaviour in ED (Lounged)

[Alan Dale]

Maybe at Sheffield.

[*Bob*]

There's nothing wrong with an enjoyable hobby.

Especially one that pays the mortgage paid-off.

I recommend it.

[Alan Dale]

4As and mortgage free. You're the man *Bob*.

[*Bob*]

That's right, Al.. read 'em and weep, office-monkey.

[Alan Dale]

Now that you've dropped the pretence why don't you give it the full gun?

What are you driving? What's your house worth and how much did you net last year?

[Brendan]

That?s singles bar talk Alan.

[*Bob*]

I think you're more interested in those figures than I am, Alan.

Aaanyway.. I'd love to stay and shoot the breeze, but seeing as it's a nice day, I won't we wasting it by working. Off to meet some fellow 'hobbyists' for some lunch (tax deductable) and a few drinks. Enjoy your day!

[macroban]

> Off to meet some fellow 'hobbyists' for some lunch (tax deductable) and a few drinks.

I wonder if HMRC agree.

Perhaps we should invite a representative to join the forum.

[Alan Dale]

Enjoy your lunch *Bob* - you've earnt it.

[Frisco]

"Frisco - I've read your post a couple of times and I'm not sure what you're trying to say."

That's a pity, it seemed clear to me.

[Keef]

I love the way this started as a really serious thread about a really serious topic, and just went off the rails so quickly!

[Frisco]

"I love the way this started as a really serious thread about a really serious topic, and just went off the rails so quickly!"

It may be that the serious discussion was exhausted pretty quickly. However, I find it hard to issues like this seriously when people lurch into making blanket allegations about the social behaviour of different classes. It makes me ANGRY! ;-) (<- just for Mo)

[macroban]

None of the anecdotal material here about increasing crime seems to have made it to the Metropolitan Police crime statistics for East Dulwich (yet).

[Maurice]

I agree believe it or not. I, who consider many gay and lesbian people among my friends, think it is a unique group for cutting through all classes/races. And I think Vauxhall is an interesting case study in this discussion. It seems, save the recent, undeniable scurge of GHB, the community there (representing a lovely cross section) gathers to enjoy a night out and causes no trouble similar to what we were discussing earlier. It's just interesting to me in light of other conversations.

I'll throw in the interesting story from The Times yesterday indicating the more wealthy postcodes have far more issues with alcoholism and alcohol related anti-social behvaviour.

All germain to the topic, which did come off the rails. Oops, no reference to that other thread Frisco :)