You know you're an East Dulwichite when.... (Lounged)

[Lizziedjango]

1: the only club you want to join these days is the 'Knackered Parents' one.

2: despite the naffness, you opt for the comfort of Crocs (men) and Fit flops (women)

3: you actually recognise all The Bill actors on every street corner, as you are always watching TV, after the kids have gone to bed, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

4: You could walk around Peckham Rye and Dulwich Parks blindfolded.

5: the highlight of your social calendar these days is the 1 O Clock club

6: you find juggling the demands of work (or not) and the extortionate cost of childcare leaves you permanently frazzled

I'm too knackered to think of anymore....

[Pagey]

..you enjoy reading such threads on the East Dulwich forum

..you remember Lordship Lane pre Clapham diaspora

[Asset]

none of the above really, I'd better move.

[macroban]

> ..you remember Lordship Lane pre Clapham diaspora

Let's re-open the 2007 "Incomer" thread.

[Keef]

You live in East Dulwich?

You were born in Dulwich Hospital (because I don't live in East Dulwich).

[Brendan]

When you say Green and Blacks people understand that you are actually talking about the wine shop on Lordship Lane.

[HonaloochieB]

#...you believe you can fly, you believe you can touch the sky#

[Asset]

that's gonna be a worm in my ear for the rest of the day

[Curmudgeon]

not to seem pedantic (well actually to seem incredibly pedantic) shouldn't the threat title be "You know you're a parent when..."?

[MadWorld74]

yup I better move because not only do none of the above relate to me, if being an ED-ite means being/doing any of those points, I wouldn't want to be one!

[Pagey]

No need for anyone to move..I believe there are ED climatization evening classes being held at the local Adult Community College..I recommend it, there's even an induction part for ex Clapham folk

[Lizziedjango]

I agree Madworld, it's hideous.

[MadWorld74]

Lie down LizzieD, lie down. you're too tired for all of this, remember?

[Annasfield]

Jeez, I'd better move too.

[will dex]

Re: You know you're an East Dulwichite when....

You stop to let 3 mothers and babys across the road before you turn, only to be flashed beeped and sworn at by a balding geezer in a white van on his way somewhere else..

[LibraCarr]

Re: You know you're an East Dulwichite when....

You are woken by people pulling small bags with wheels on as they find every crack and cranny on there way to work.

You do not get annoyed at people crossing the side roads on the lane without looking.

You notice that the operative on till seven in Somerfields is the fastest, and you take bets with other people queing.

You forgive the recycling team as they noisily go about there business, as they are our saviours.

You smile at the stall holders as they try to sell you art deco, when a better description would be scrap and tat.

You smile at the waste of resources in Foxtons, and note that soon they will be forced by rising costs and the downturn

in the market to make their own descision and turn off the large screen tv.

And finally..... You accept that Southwark Council are probably the best council there is!

Regards,

Libra Carr.

[James]

Ugh, crocs... no WAY, EVER!

[snorky]

When you fell there is no choice but to accept your child is "average" amongst a classroom full of apparently "gifted" children

[Brendan]

Seconded. What's the point? Ugly, plastic shoes with holes in them.

But I suppose if most of the people out there didn?t have silly fashion sense I wouldn?t look so dam good compared to them.

It?s tough being cool but I?m managing.

[Dez]

When you fell there is no choice but to accept your child is "average" amongst a classroom full of apparently "gifted" children

Above average is the new average

[giggirl]

When you can't get a moment's peace in a coffee shop because some parents don't have a problem with their unruly kids running amok.

I better get Foxtons in and sell up then?

[Ted Max]

This thread is currently operating at a staggeringly low 10% EDF thermal efficiency (ETE) rating.

It is breathing in Crocs, unruly children, gifted children, children in buggies, Bill actors, claims to ED longevity, Foxtons, and Claphamite reverse-snobbery at a record rating, but generating a very low-heat output.

This is proof that some fuels just can't be re-used, once spent.

[ms_1316]

Where is East Dulwichite? :p

[ratty]

When you are made to feel guilty for having children! ;)

[Keef]

Or not having them! Touche ;-)