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A lot of scrap metal to be given away

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Till May 9. 3 Replies

The Finsbury Park Sports Partnership formally took over the…Continue

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Vulpine diaspora?

Started this discussion. Last reply by N8Princess May 12. 3 Replies

A neighbour has pointed out to me that foxes are much less noticeable in the area. I have not seen one this year, and nor had she. Are there actually fewer foxes around? Is it just coincidence we've…Continue

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Adrian Essex replied to Maddy Power's discussion Is there a need for a co-working space with creche in the Crouch End area?
"From twitter RT @max_hellier: @OpinionN8 Yes there is! For a videographer/editor like myself, and @Sara_Gelfgren illustrator - We've been looking for one in the area!"
22 hours ago
Adrian Essex replied to David Barry's discussion Is there a shortage of school places in Highgate, Archway, Crouch End area?
"I have received the attached from Haringey"
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N8Princess replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"We had a young fox in the back garden yesterday afternoon, dispatching a big rat. I have never seen a fox deal with live prey before and the behaviour was interestingly similar to a cat with a mouse, tossing the rat in the air, batting it on the…"
May 12
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May 10
David Till replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"Hi Adrian, Thanks for your response. As you can see there are a couple of boxes and some bars, all of which I would like to get rid of. Heavies to collect? Fine by me -  if somebody wants them they are here."
May 9
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Eggs, baskets and inter-dependencies at Hornsey Town Hall
"This diagram from this document in the original application shows which is Block A. There is a dependency in the original application between the work on the Twon Hall proper and the occupation of Block A which is said to be preserved in…"
May 9
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Eggs, baskets and inter-dependencies at Hornsey Town Hall
"Just found this on the original planning application - there is no mention though of where the principles leave "
May 9
Adrian Essex replied to David Barry's discussion Is there a shortage of school places in Highgate, Archway, Crouch End area?
"I have written to ask Haringey for more detail. Dear School Admissions I have seen figures which indicate that almost 84% of school applicants have been awarded their first choice of place. This seems very satisfactory. According to this press…"
May 9
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"David - can you post a picture and a description, please. If the weights are suitable I can send a bunch of heavies round to collect them from you, should you wish. I found a dealer to take the scrap - for details see this entry on HoL"
May 8
David Till replied to Adrian Essex's discussion A lot of scrap metal to be given away
"I have some of my son's old body building weights wanting a loving set of muscles.I'd cart them down to the dump if I could only lift them."
May 8
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New Bronze statues at Finsbury Park

Apparently one of them is a singer, don't know who the others be.
May 8
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Soda Bread Recipe
"This is how mine turned out. Tastes pretty good too."
May 8
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Eggs, baskets and inter-dependencies at Hornsey Town Hall
"I have now objected to this application because, on the one hand, Haringey argue that the land value will be affected (reduced) because of the uncertainty that would arise if the current permission lapses. But, the land value is anyway affected…"
May 7
Adrian Essex replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"I'm in Fairfield Road, next across from Weston Park. Maybe fox-a-gon (Fox-a-gon is a humane deterrence service . . . . . . . ) has actually "deterred" foxes from this bit of N8"
May 2
Charlie Sharp replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Vulpine diaspora?
"We see them every night when walking our pooches. There is a set in Priory Park, and they roam freely around Middle Lane and up to Rokesley School. I often see one running inside Rokesley. So maybe they have moved down the hill and left the…"
May 2

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Slipping comfortably into 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:16 0 Comments

Today I am wearing my whimsical slippers - a reflection perhaps of a new mood for a new year. Tomorrow perhaps I'll wear my sensible slippers. If its chilly this evening I'll use the warm zip up bootees. Eh, luxury!

whimsical (a bit like Jim Dale's werewolf feet in Carry On Screaming)…
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The sexagenarian novice

Posted on September 2, 2012 at 11:01 0 Comments

I took part in an aquathlon yesterday morning at Park Road Pool. Aquathlon is a horrible word - where to put the emphasis? - but what it means is swimming and running. I've never tried to combine these disciplines before so I took part in the Novice category. 2 lengths of the Lido and 1km run. My running is OK but my swimming is poor - I'm starting improver lessons at…

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Stamping on the Brakes

Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:58 0 Comments

I comprehensively failed the off-road module of my motor cycle test this morning, this for the second time. The first time was due to a lack of paper work. I had been expecting a replacement certificate through the post, but it did not turn up until the day after the test so I was not even allowed to start taking it.

This off-road module is the third in a series if 4 tests it is now necessary to take in order to get a motor cycle licence. The first is the Compulsory Basic Training…

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Involuntary trumpeting

Posted on March 14, 2012 at 21:01 1 Comment

My life has changed a bit recently. I now have a modest income from what seems to be a fully funded pension scheme, and very few domestic commitments. So I could, for example, ring up Alpine Elements on Saturday and ask them if they have any ski-ing weeks starting on Sunday they haven't sold yet. I could then conduct a Dutch auction until the price came down to what I was willing to pay. I almost wish I hadn't thought of that - I…

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At 13:55 on November 3, 2011, Eugene said…
OK Adrian, in future I'll use the Forum, just feeling my way around.
At 14:35 on March 25, 2011, CrouchEnd Cupcake said…
I think this is a good welcome.  I can't think of anything obvious it needs or doesn't need at the moment.  The terms of service are clear and reasonable too - was that on before or is it a new addition?
At 15:19 on March 19, 2011, Richard Mckeever said…

Adrian

 

Hi - next week a couple of members of Bowes and Bounds are meeting up in the Gate Pub with one or two from Harringay Online to have an informal chat about traffic and road planning stuff across the boroufg (yeah geeky I know!) You and/or any trafic enthusiasts fron OpioionN8 would be very welcome to join us. Info here http://www.bowesandbounds.org/events/harringey-borough-traffic-and

Cheers!

Richard

At 8:56 on February 12, 2011, Richard Mckeever said…

Thanks Adrian

Our logo was designed for free by a local graphic designer/ book cover artist.

I get a suprising amount of traffic from a one line entry on Wikipedia. We were fortunate to be able to build on some existing community infrastructure when we set up at the end of last summer - the community association circulated info via both e-mail and printed newsletters which helped ... but sign-ups do seem to have stalled.

 

I do a weekly update (via broadcast message) which seems to generate a bit of a flurry of activity.But I am keen to recruit more members.

I do like the N8 related puns for your sections - very smart idea.

If you fancy meeting up for a coffee (or a beer) sometime to chat about Hyperlocal Websites etc let me know

 

Good Luck

Richard

At 12:07 on November 30, 2010, Caroline Essex said…
I have disagreed with you!
 
 
 

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