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by soulfood
5 Jul 2007 19:33
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: cyclists
Replies: 12
Views: 14926

My perfect street is the naked street - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/b ... 221643.stm - let everyone go wherever they want and have faith that they'll all just get along
by soulfood
28 Jun 2007 09:37
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: cyclists
Replies: 12
Views: 14926

This is a classic argument against cyclists - undeniably the most vulnerable road users. As a cyclist of many years and also one time cycle courier I can provide hundreds of examples of how cars constantly flout the rules in similar ways. I often ask where PC Plod is when my left handlebar has been ...
by soulfood
28 Jun 2007 09:21
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Puerto Mexico - Ariba ariba!!
Replies: 39
Views: 46220

I certainly won't be eating there. Mexican food in this country has long been an excuse for heavy drinking and the sort of food people don't mind hurling up later that evening. Orgone sites some fantastic new examples that have graced london, to which I'd add the very reasonably prices Beach Burrito ...
by soulfood
22 May 2007 18:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Is Sydenham safe enough to live comfortably in?
Replies: 17
Views: 22569

Same here. No crime to report of. Well - someone broke into my car and then didn't steal my CDs - which I took to be the ultimate diss. And someone did try to nick my scooter. But this is run of the mill crime for London. Nothing personal has ever happened. In fact I have never felt more part of a ...
by soulfood
22 May 2007 18:25
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Pterodactyls
Replies: 3
Views: 5448

This is sad news. That must have taken some effort to nick. Can only assume it is gracing some private rockery in kent, scaring off the birds. But still, very rubbish and sad news. Only today I reminded myself of the joy of public facilities. I went to the library and read the paper. A small thing ...
by soulfood
19 Apr 2007 15:07
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Hotels and B&Bs
Replies: 2
Views: 4307

Hotels and B&Bs

I have some family coming to stay, but Chez Soulfood is too small to accomodate them. Can anyone recommend good and resonably priced hotels or B&Bs within 10/15 mins drive of Sydenham?

Many thanks.
by soulfood
13 Mar 2007 17:08
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Underground Overground (wombling free etc)
Replies: 31
Views: 32985

I must say it's great to see such energy in relation to this. I've never been a daily user of the Sydenham line, given that I use a combination of bicycle and scooter to commute into zone one, and when I do take the train I tend to use the direct Lwr Sydenham to Charing Cross option. Nevertheless, I ...
by soulfood
17 Nov 2006 13:07
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Raising kids in Sydenham
Replies: 9
Views: 11414

All interesting stuff. We've opted for Kings. So far so good. They seem pretty decent. But we shall see...
by soulfood
15 Nov 2006 15:44
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Raising kids in Sydenham
Replies: 9
Views: 11414

Raising kids in Sydenham

Mrs Soulfood is expecting. Delighful news, and has got us thinking about where we live in a completely new light.

Anyone got any tips about what's good in the area for new parents? Eg classes, groups, cafes to hang out in etc. It's a whole new world!
by soulfood
15 Nov 2006 15:37
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Motorcycle service workshop?
Replies: 4
Views: 5385

I can recommend Sterling Bikes on stanstead road. I'm going through a tiresome claim on my scooter (a lovely escort driver took it out from under me on Lordship Lane!) and they've been helpful all the way.
by soulfood
19 Sep 2006 21:03
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Recommended plumber?
Replies: 2
Views: 3995

It's a bit of saga lemonade. In a nutshell:

Plumber fits normal shower (not electric, not power, just wired to hot and cold). Tiler tiles over pipes and around shower control.Lovely showers are enjoyed for 10 months. Damp patch appears on other side of bathroom wall in spare room. Call in tiler ...
by soulfood
19 Sep 2006 20:44
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Recommended plumber?
Replies: 2
Views: 3995

Recommended plumber?

Seems that everyone is asking for a tradesman... me included. Our plumber hasn't done a particularly good job of our new bathroom, and we've sprung a leak. Not urgent, but I'd like to find a good plumber who can install a new shower pronto. Any recommendations?
by soulfood
2 Aug 2006 20:02
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Kent Border
Replies: 1
Views: 3146

I don't know, but for me we're right on the border! How do I know - half the people who ask for train tickets at the station ask for "Return to London" and it makes me wince. The other half ask for a "Return to Charing Cross" - which feels much more appropriate.
by soulfood
11 Jul 2006 11:45
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New Coffee Shop for Sydenham?
Replies: 25
Views: 37542

Sydenham just doesn't seem to be able to turn the corner.

There's clearly a demand for a coffee shop, but it's not self-evident when you walk down the high street. Some might argue that Sydenham is as Sydenham is - ie that the high street has evolved the shops and services required by it's ...
by soulfood
9 Jul 2006 17:06
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: LIST THE THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN SYDENHAM
Replies: 18
Views: 17294

Agree. A decent pub. Hands down biggest necessity for my sanity. And something like a Cafe Nero might help to draw in some new money.
by soulfood
9 Jul 2006 17:04
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: ANYONE FANCY A 3 WORD GAME??? COME ON IT'S JUST A BIT OF FUN
Replies: 21
Views: 25549

who took us for a spin in their
by soulfood
6 Jul 2006 06:25
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Motorbike licence
Replies: 7
Views: 9145

I was thinking of getting a scooter to get me into town and back each day. The only person I know who rides a motor bike said "although I love bikes, it always makes me worry when non-biker friends say they're getting bikes" - which sort of put me off. I've cycled in London for 6 years, and was a ...
by soulfood
6 Jul 2006 06:18
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sydenham for Holiday
Replies: 5
Views: 7476

You've chosen a nice part of London for your stay, but it does have it's less salubrious areas. I'd recommend staying as close as possible to Sydenham Hill station or, failing that, Sydenham Station. Also don't rule our Crystal Palace - great views across london. And Dulwich is particulalry nice ...
by soulfood
30 Jun 2006 20:47
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Small dogs for small houses
Replies: 9
Views: 9870

Small dogs for small houses

The soulfood household is in need of some scampering good cheer, so we're thinking of getting a dog. We've both had dogs before, and thoroughly enjoyed them, but that wasn't whilst living in an urban environment. So we've been a bit wary. But Mrs Soulfood has just got a new job in the area which ...
by soulfood
6 Jun 2006 12:21
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: "late 2008: Line closes for 18 months" ??
Replies: 1
Views: 4502

"late 2008: Line closes for 18 months" ??

I was just reading this http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/3 and read that the "line" may be closed for 18months. Does anyone know if this mean a disruption of normal train services?