big up something in ED

[SeanMacGabhann]

benjaminty - it took this thread to make you think meeting us at a drink was ok? tchaa ;-)

I haven't mentions Val's grocer because I've done it a million times on other threads but I'm really glad lozzyloz has... it's not so much the shop, or the stock... it's all down to Nisha for me. Although they have a couple of younger guys working in there who have recently started and are very sweet - just need to come out of their shells a bit

(Loz: is Val from Val's the proprietor or something - or did you mean Nisha? - just curious because I don't know anyone elses name in there)

[????]

The newer of the two Willaim Hills - decent odds, plenty of Tv screens and some real people

[lozzyloz]

Thanks for correcting me Sean. I'll say hello Nisha next time I'm in there.

I'd like to also add Franklins to the list. I don't frequent it enough these days but it is a gem.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I re-read my "correction" and it sounds like I was indeed correcting you - but I wasn't - i was genuinely curious as to who if anyone is called Val. Still am in fact...

[lozzyloz]

So am I now. Perhaps her husband. Is that the chap with the moustache?

Gonna get mullered for this but Claire and Mel at DVR Estate Agents - local and independent (runs for cover).

[SeanMacGabhann]

I've always assumed the guy with the moustache was Mr Nisha but I don't know his name - I'm going to ask about the whole situation next time I go in (I can then put it on the achievements thread!)

Estate agents - well, I can't imagine a situation where I would use them often enough to recommend any - but had great service from Bushells when I bought my flat (I know lots of people haven't but just sayin....)

[SimonM]

>> i was genuinely curious as to who if anyone is called Val. Still am in fact...<<

I thought it had been called "Val's" for ages and ages, but the current proprietors did not change the shop's name when they took it over?

[James]

Well I would like to big up having a good old bitch and moan on this forum. I love it!

[standswithfist]

SMBS

the walk down Melbourne Grove

pie and mash at the Magdala and watching the footy there

The Lane cafe (roll on when it reopens on the 20th Jan)

Karavan for my joss sticks

North Cross Road market

all the friends i've made there and the fact that most of my uni mates from Middlesbrough have also moved here!

[snorky]

trying to keep it positive, thus removing snorky's gloominess. Feel free to change if you like

PC

Oh dear. a Smoggie.

[spadetownboy]

getting the bus up to the harvester for an early bird special and then doing a pub crawl the whole way down the lane.

[lordship_bod]

dulwich gallery - culture on your doorstep with afternoon tea to boot ;-)

[SteveT]

The possibility of the Old Nick with all its architectural charms, becoming the national film theatre markII whilst being financed by the lottery fund so we can indulge in all the best movies ever made.......dreams

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

So what will it play - "The Exorcist" on a loop?

[Keef]

CPT! :)-D

I know it has it's faults, but they are lovely guys, and they make a real effort! Onlt pub I can go in on my own, and know that a staff member will chat to me.

Peckhamgatecrasher, I agree about Rose, she's ace!

Kebab & Wine is one of the best kebab shops I know of... Interested to see what exactly they've done with Yilmaz.

[bald marauder]

The posh flower shop on North Cross Road. Yes it's expensive, but their stock is all top notch and lasts for ages. For special occasions it's well worth it.

Agree with so many of the other suggestions already made, including the fact that it's very nice to see a wholly positive thread.

Oh, and also love the fact that Paul of Sea Cow used the forum to respond in such a professional and service-oriented way to the criticism of his establishment - hope it gets back on form.

BM

[Louisa]

I'd like to big up the roundabout by the EDT, it gets loads of grief from passing cars 24/7 365 days a year, especially in the past 40 to 50 years as traffic volume has increased and now its about to get some bizarre piece of architecture slapped on it, so come on guys let's big up ED's most famous roundabout and wish it well for the future.

Louisa.

[trinity]

I would give a special mention to

1. No 63 bus - reliable, frequent, goes where I need to go and drops me off close to my house.

2. Cafe on the Rye - perfect

3. The lollypop man on East Dulwich Grove who helps my daughter get to school every day.

[jocelyn]

Big up the view of the City from the top of I think Overhill/Underhill Road. Can never remember which one it is. You don't get that North of the river unless you are rich enough to live in Primrose Hill!

[Domitianus]

W. Uden undertakers. Very impressive and I can't get over the almost implicit pun in their name.

[MrBen]

I apologise for my earlier comment and have edited it above to remove the offending words "nice tits". This is a serious forum and it has no place for ungentlemanly, sexist comments such as these. Especially from MrBen who was a little the worse for wear at the time.

Moral: Dont drink and post!

MrBen (apologetic and mortified tail between his legs)

[Domitianus]

MrBen Wrote:

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> I apologise for my earlier comment and have edited

> it above to remove the offending words "nice

> tits". This is a serious forum and it has no place

> for ungentlemanly, sexist comments such as these.

> Especially from MrBen who was a little the worse

> for wear at the time.

>

> Moral: Dont drink and post!

>

I should think so too, Mr Ben. I am glad you have edited your earlier post using the expression "Nice tits" to remove the unacceptable comment "Nice tits". Really there is no justification for using the words "Nice tits" on this forum even if you are referring to a nice set of tits.

Can other posters suggest alternatives to the expression "Nice tits" should any other poster wish to refer to an admirable pair of mammary glands?

> MrBen (apologetic and mortified tail between his

> legs)

unapproved because the guy's a nob and is saying "great tits " a lot much to do with the thread? I think not. - mark

[greatallgreat]

mexican, horniman, chener books, uplands, gowlett, tandoori nights (obviously), the weimaraner dog, the little pugfaced dog that gets in it's owners bag to get the 185 in the norning...

[susyp]

The bathroom shop on lordship lane for giving me a free part for my kitchen tap - AND the cobblers in Forest Hill for mending my boots mended for free - you don't get friendly people like that in shops in other parts of London. I've had countless really friendly tradesmen too which was not my experience where I used to live.

And the Thai Corner Cafe - not yet found a Thai anywhere to beat it.

The Horniman Museum and gardens makes me happy whenever I go there.

The East Dulwich Forum is just a brilliant idea and has been proven to give power to the people!

[jumpinjackflash]

The 'Zombie' cocktails in Black Cherry and the cheerful waitress with long dark hair that serves them.

The friendly dry cleaner on Grove Vale

The friendly gym-goers at Dulwich Hamlet

Chicken/Camembert burgers at Gourmet Burger

The Italian restaurant on Forest Hill Road

Peckham Rye Park

The greasy spoon next to Apollo DVD shop that do the best fry ups

The pizzas in La Petit Mon.. (something or other)