7 days in Sarf London
Mar 28th 2012, 7:41 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
The hill at the top of Rayner's Park....? A sort of grey man in character...
Its not rough, particularly, nor is it like the other parts that are sort of genteel or village like, I reckon Melbourne would definitely appeal to a ping pong pom...
Parts to the south degrade rapidly!!
Mar 28th 2012, 7:45 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
Loads of Koreans in New Malden...apparently..
but don't believe all you read on the internet...
but don't believe all you read on the internet...
Mar 28th 2012, 8:27 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
I've only got 7 days left and it's a bit of frenzy of endless drinks, appointments for hair, dentists, massages, spas and shopping. I might have to test drive the back pack and hand luggage to ascertain how much more space I have.
Pollyanna my dear, how are you finding life in the Smoke? Had your hand round a good sturdy pint in a decent pub yet?
Pollyanna my dear, how are you finding life in the Smoke? Had your hand round a good sturdy pint in a decent pub yet?
Mar 28th 2012, 8:58 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
I've only got 7 days left and it's a bit of frenzy of endless drinks, appointments for hair, dentists, massages, spas and shopping. I might have to test drive the back pack and hand luggage to ascertain how much more space I have.
Pollyanna my dear, how are you finding life in the Smoke? Had your hand round a good sturdy pint in a decent pub yet?
Pollyanna my dear, how are you finding life in the Smoke? Had your hand round a good sturdy pint in a decent pub yet?
Are you around Sat afternoon or Sunday lunchtime? (assuming Qantas pull their fingers out and find me a flight). Current ETA Heathrow " sometime Saturday" 
Mar 28th 2012, 9:26 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
I could do saturday afternoon if you make it. It would be nice to put a face to the broomstick
Mar 28th 2012, 9:40 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
If they can get me on a flight out of Sin tonight Saturday afternoon is looking good as I can't keep to my original plans, so I'll be heading in a Holloway/Islington direction. I'll be in touch en route!
Mar 28th 2012, 10:36 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
I hope you are appropriately covered by travel insurance!
Mar 29th 2012, 6:23 am
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...volution-.html
Mar 29th 2012, 8:34 am
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
It's true!! Lots of Korean restaurants, shops and people - I have heard it's also been called New Mal-dong.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...volution-.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...volution-.html
Mar 29th 2012, 10:05 am
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Mar 29th 2012, 10:24 pm
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Mar 29th 2012, 11:17 pm
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Mar 30th 2012, 9:16 pm
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Re: 7 days in Sarf London
24 hours (well almost!) in Norf Landan.....
The Good Bits
Genuine Olde Worlde London pubs
Beer is lovely, not frozen to within an inch of its life
Cider is widely avaklable and affordable
Being able to drink on a train without a spotter sussing out Security is great
Being able to sit on a train during the rush hour and not get crushed by people dripping sweat cos its 28 degrees outside
Friendly station staff
Friendly airport staff
Friendly bar staff
BOGOF in Tescos
Being able to wear a fleece and a scarf and hope for snow
Central heating
Carrier bags that hold more than a carton of orange juice & a bag of crisps
The amazed and delighted look on a girl's face in a pub when offered a bag of Twisties!!!
Understanding the slang
Red buses
Oyster cards (Go card just ranks miles behind)
The buildings- history everywhere
Yorkshire Tea
Walkers Crisps
The Times
My wonderful mate
The Bad Bits
Baggage reclaim in Heathrow's Terminal Three
The Good Bits
Genuine Olde Worlde London pubs
Beer is lovely, not frozen to within an inch of its life
Cider is widely avaklable and affordable
Being able to drink on a train without a spotter sussing out Security is great
Being able to sit on a train during the rush hour and not get crushed by people dripping sweat cos its 28 degrees outside
Friendly station staff
Friendly airport staff
Friendly bar staff
BOGOF in Tescos
Being able to wear a fleece and a scarf and hope for snow
Central heating
Carrier bags that hold more than a carton of orange juice & a bag of crisps
The amazed and delighted look on a girl's face in a pub when offered a bag of Twisties!!!
Understanding the slang
Red buses
Oyster cards (Go card just ranks miles behind)
The buildings- history everywhere
Yorkshire Tea
Walkers Crisps
The Times
My wonderful mate
The Bad Bits
Baggage reclaim in Heathrow's Terminal Three
