scotslass Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Has anyone else noticed that every Tuesday night a v. large delivery lorry parks right outside John Allen flower shop (Goose Green) - the front of the lorry is right up against the zebra crossing which means that drivers coming down LL cannot see anyone on the crossing and pedestrians have to edge round the front to make sure the don't get run over. I thought it was illegal at all times to park on crossings, but saw a police car slow down and look at the lorry last night and then drove on. ( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcao Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's no bed of Roses at that crossing at the best of times. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I would daffodily call the council if I was you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejhill Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 No don't call the council ... Mum's the word. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I would think very carefully about complaining. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcao Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think you should take hold of this situation and make a complaint. There's no point in being a wallflower. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikese22 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 david_carnell Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I would daffodily call the council if I was you.Or you could just speak to Mr Allen....? he always seems very friendly and helpful Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWorld74 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Mr Allen aint someone to upset. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Word Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslass Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 friendly and helpful are not two words I would associate with Mr Allen - refuse to buy flowers from there due to his attitude Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 old skool ED local Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-86953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamafeelgood Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 plus they're imported dutch flowers, killing off the british flower industry. saw an interesting doc on this and i have since stopped buying imported flowers, so yes, we have less flowers but if i'm going to be like that about my veg why be a hypocrite regarding flowers.it winds me up no end this lorry, blocks up LL causing bad traffic and as pointed out it's actually illegal to park on the zig zag lines... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Calm down children. I had a word with Mr Alan yesterday and he acknowledges that it is wrong to park on the zig zags and he will have a word with his drivers.He really is very amenable. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 But surely the drivers already know it's wrong? :-S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 They should do, but they are Dutch! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 These damned Dutch. They come over here with their Dutch flowers, parking in their Dutch ways, comin' on all.. Dutch.. with everyone. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJL Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 JA has always been pleasant and friendly with me... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 BJL, I suspect you aren't a woman :-$I won't go into his shop any more (6) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm not quite sure how this thread has developed from a moan about bad parking to a personal attack on the owner.I've always found him charming and helpful, and I'm female. I appreciate that may not be your experience but perhaps you need to confront him in person, not slag him off on a public forum.Let's not forget, he generously contributed to the ED Remembrance Wreath. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraCarr Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hi,Over the last year I have seen the lorry badly park and get at least 5 parking tickets. I am of the belief that as the lorries are dutch the council do not enforce the tickets, which will frustrate even a parking warden. Also given the size and weight (44 Tons max) they would have to engage the services of a STGO CAT 2 recovery vehicle to remove the truck. I think the simple answer is to speak with the shop owner. If that does not resolve the matter complain to the police as parking on zig zag lines in a offence under the Road Traffic Act.Regards,Libra Carr. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I have few experiences of Mr JA, however my friend always buys her flowers there because he flirts with her and she likes it. The other day the two of us went in together, because I was in dire need of being flirted with. Clearly he didn't like the cut of my jib, as he was perfectly polite but sadly no double entendre or general recognition of my gorgeousness. Bah. Other than that, couldn't complain about the service though.however, yes, lorries are annoying.as for Dutch flowers - better Dutch than Mexican. More ethical, but still a long way to come. Mama, do you know if there are there any ethical flowers in the area? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysmum Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 maybe the solution would be to move the zebra crossing slightly further up lordship lane? you take your life in your hands anyway when you try to cross there, lorry or not. some drivers obviously think that coming off the roundabount should be done as fast as possible. Also, i have always got my flowers from JA. he is a lovely man amd the people who work in there are really friendly too. okay, not as 'designer' as the one on northcross road, or as pricy as bonnies, but it is a good shop. as for the english flower industry, i didn't think we had the climate for one! hx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 For a short season we have the glorious Scily Isles and Cornwall.Your suggestion of moving the crossing is brilliant - it is so dangerous to cross there regardless of lorries. Any Councillors reading this? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 RosieH Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- The other day the two> of us went in together, because I was in dire need> of being flirted with. Clearly he didn't like the> cut of my jib, as he was perfectly polite but> sadly no double entendre or general recognition of> my gorgeousness. Bah. Other than that, couldn't> complain about the service though.He didn't make any effort to flirt with you, Rosie? The fool.I would certainly have rose to the occaision and no mistake.No double entedres? Well you don't get many of them to the pound, do you?As for your jib it's cut like a schooner and twice as proud, or I'm a Dutchman.Don't fret petal, stalk is cheap and if your gorgeousness is wasted on JA then it's appreciated here.Sending hugs.> > Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikese22 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> For a short season we have the glorious Scily> Isles and Cornwall.> wouldn't have thought there was much in it distance wise between importing from the Netherlands or from the Scilly Isles...? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2817-flower-deliveries-outside-john-allen-flower-shop/#findComment-87860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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