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Meet the Londoners - an introductions & general chat thread

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  • #102
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    I see there's a Wetherspoons next to the tube station. Is that simply "no go" ??

    Absolutely a no go :D looks like the most depressing place on earth when you walk past at ten am and the place is three quarters full.

    The Devonshire I was only in once, it seems nice enough. The avalon is a bit "gastropub" for my liking but is ok and the food is good in fairness.

    Other than the Bedford I would have said the Clarence was my favourite pub in the area, nice atmosphere in there and lots of good and interesting beers on tap. The Blythe Spirit i used to go to for matches and it's good for that, never got the impression it would be much of a spot other than for a match though. I had a colleague who recommended the Prince Regent (i think it was called) but can't say I ever frequented it.

    Edit to say i was only in the BBC once too and it is a great spot and something a bit different, the layout of it anyway. Definitely regret not heading there a bit more.


  • #103
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    Absolutely a no go :D looks like the most depressing place on earth when you walk past at ten am and the place is three quarters full.

    The Devonshire I was only in once, it seems nice enough. The avalon is a bit "gastropub" for my liking but is ok and the food is good in fairness.

    Other than the Bedford I would have said the Clarence was my favourite pub in the area, nice atmosphere in there and lots of good and interesting beers on tap. The Blythe Spirit i used to go to for matches and it's good for that, never got the impression it would be much of a spot other than for a match though. I had a colleague who recommended the Prince Regent (i think it was called) but can't say I ever frequented it.

    Great stuff. I'll have no other option than to try them all :D


  • #104
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Great stuff. I'll have no other option than to try them all :D

    It would be rude not to :)


  • #105
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Yeah, the Regent is nice enough. And the Blythe Spirit is my local for watching a game too (hasn't it changed names recently?).

    Plenty of options and plenty of stuff happening in these pubs from table quizzes to movie nights to musical bingo.


  • #106
    H_J
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭H_J


    hi folks,

    i'm living in balham currently with a couple of randomers. looking for a new gaff now, though haven't found anywhere decent yet.
    Always up for a few scoops around the balham/clapham area though.


  • #107
    How so Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭How so Joe


    ClashCityRocker wrote: »
    I'm moving from Balham to Archway this weekend, the Bedford is one of the things i will miss most about the area!

    I'm in archway. It's a grand area - and if you have herself there too, you're sorted! :)


  • #108
    ClashCityRocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭ClashCityRocker


    How so Joe wrote: »
    I'm in archway. It's a grand area - and if you have herself there too, you're sorted! :)


    Yep I really like the area, i had spent a good bit of time there prior to moving up so it's nothing new or unexpected really. Archway's definitely got a lot going for it.


  • #109
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    H_J wrote: »
    hi folks,

    i'm living in balham currently with a couple of randomers. looking for a new gaff now, though haven't found anywhere decent yet.
    Always up for a few scoops around the balham/clapham area though.

    Someone had a spare room in Balham if you look back to the previous page. Seems like plenty of us in Balham these days


  • #110
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Is there enough Balhamites to form a table quiz team? There's one nearly every night of the week in Balham at this stage.


  • #111
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    S.M.B. wrote: »
    Is there enough Balhamites to form a table quiz team? There's one nearly every night of the week in Balham at this stage.

    I'd defo be up for it


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  • #112
    H_J
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭H_J


    cheers,
    just got offered a room between clapham north & brixton so suits me perfectly. no more cramming on the northern line - wahoo!
    still up for balham beers though.


  • #113
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    H_J wrote: »
    cheers,
    just got offered a room between clapham north & brixton so suits me perfectly. no more cramming on the northern line - wahoo!
    still up for balham beers though.

    lucky you... victoria is much nicer! Especially if you are getting on at Brixton!


  • #114
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Moving to Balham next week now.
    Getting the keys Monday hope to move in Wednesday or Thursday!!

    HOUSE PARTY!!!!!!





    not really


  • #115
    Misticles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    I need more friends over here... All the people I know are friends but I know them from work. I want to spread my social wings ha

    :)


  • #116
    ballsymchugh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,938 ✭✭✭ballsymchugh


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Moving to Balham next week now.
    Getting the keys Monday hope to move in Wednesday or Thursday!!

    HOUSE PARTY!!!!!!





    not really

    we'll have one anyway. postcode and house number please!


  • #117
    skyplumber
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭skyplumber


    HI

    My name is Anton, I live in East London.


  • #118
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    skyplumber wrote: »
    HI

    My name is Anton, I live in East London.

    And are you an alcoholic? The suspense is killing me! :)


  • #119
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Quick question guys,

    Just got keys to my gaff. No Hoover, kettle, microwave. Is this standard for London?
    In Dublin you'd always get that kinda stuff! Gonna be a big shopping this weekend if not.

    Might chance my arm with estate agent anyway


  • #120
    exiledelbows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭exiledelbows


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Quick question guys,

    Just got keys to my gaff. No Hoover, kettle, microwave. Is this standard for London?
    In Dublin you'd always get that kinda stuff! Gonna be a big shopping this weekend if not.

    Might chance my arm with estate agent anyway

    Hoover and kettle's a bit weird, but no microwave sounds normal. Get yourself to your nearest Wilkinson's, they'll sort you out.


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  • #121
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Quick question guys,

    Just got keys to my gaff. No Hoover, kettle, microwave. Is this standard for London?
    In Dublin you'd always get that kinda stuff! Gonna be a big shopping this weekend if not.

    Might chance my arm with estate agent anyway

    nearly always a hoover... kettle sometimes, microwave rarely. Also there will only ever be a washing machine, never a washer/dryer.


  • #122
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭enda1


    Playboy wrote: »
    nearly always a hoover... kettle sometimes, microwave rarely. Also there will only ever be a washing machine, never a washer/dryer.

    I've a washer/dryer in my current and had a washer and separate dryer in my former.
    Have a kettle, microwave and hoover in current. Had none of them in former.

    I'm not sure there's a specific standard but I do think the words "furnished" and "part furnished" have a legal meaning - what that is I'm not sure.


  • #123
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    enda1 wrote: »
    I've a washer/dryer in my current and had a washer and separate dryer in my former.

    Jealous! Never had a dryer which I think is ridiculous given that there is nowhere to dry your clothes in most apartments without a garden or in winter. Would happily buy one that I could take with me but most landlords have nowhere to put their washing machine in the meantime and I dont have the space for a separate dryer.


  • #124
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    Playboy wrote: »
    Jealous! Never had a dryer which I think is ridiculous given that there is nowhere to dry your clothes in most apartments without a garden or in winter. Would happily buy one that I could take with me but most landlords have nowhere to put their washing machine in the meantime and I dont have the space for a separate dryer.

    I wonder if this may change soon - there's been some research recently confirming that the lack of dedicated drying equipment or airing cupboards (and the attendant requirement for people to dry damp clothing by hanging it on clotheshorses or radiators in rooms that they use) in contemporary buildings is a direct and substantial contribution to respiratory conditions like asthma.


  • #125
    who the fug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    We always give kettle toaster washing machine and microwave as standard

    Re dryer / dampness debate , open the window this is not the north pole


  • #126
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭enda1


    who the fug wrote: »
    We always give kettle toaster washing machine and microwave as standard

    Re dryer / dampness debate , open the window this is not the north pole

    It's also not the 16th century. Why are people so afraid of progress?
    Clearly in a tight living space, means are needed to be found for tasks which in the past occurred outdoors.

    Why must the answer of some to these practicalities necessitate lowering our comfort and standard of living rather than aim at improving it?


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  • #127
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    who the fug wrote: »
    Re dryer / dampness debate , open the window this is not the north pole

    I really hope that, as with the deposit protection scheme, legislation is passed to effectively ban attitudes like yours amongst landlords :mad:.

    British weather is, at best, notoriously fickle. At worst, it's sufficiently rubbish that you really don't want to be outside in it. Taken in combination with the confirmed relationship between drying clothes indoors and respiratory problems, and the fact that we've just had the coldest March in half a century, the only valid response to "open the window" as a solution is "GTFO".

    I don't think it's practical to demand that all landlords build airing cupboards into their existing properties. However, it has long been the case that providing a washing machine and no dryer is a bit silly - so this research should really just be the impetus to make a change that's overdue in any case.


  • #128
    ballsymchugh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,938 ✭✭✭ballsymchugh


    who the fug wrote: »
    We always give kettle toaster washing machine and microwave as standard

    Re dryer / dampness debate , open the window this is not the north pole

    while the past few weeks has been cracking drying weather, if you have a garden and a line, it's been baltic. do you open the window with the heating on and so waste energy that way, or leave the heating off in hoping that the clothes will dry over the space of a few days in a cold room. never mind the risk of leaving a window open in london.
    myself, jeeves hangs them out in the morning, benson takes them in in the evening.


  • #129
    who the fug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    Fysh wrote: »
    I really hope that, as with the deposit protection scheme, legislation is passed to effectively ban attitudes like yours amongst landlords :mad:.

    British weather is, at best, notoriously fickle. At worst, it's sufficiently rubbish that you really don't want to be outside in it. Taken in combination with the confirmed relationship between drying clothes indoors and respiratory problems, and the fact that we've just had the coldest March in half a century, the only valid response to "open the window" as a solution is "GTFO".

    I don't think it's practical to demand that all landlords build airing cupboards into their existing properties. However, it has long been the case that providing a washing machine and no dryer is a bit silly - so this research should really just be the impetus to make a change that's overdue in any case.

    Sorry but it is amazing the difference one open window in a house makes , any of the flats we have issues with dampness have double glazing, we have gone down the hitec route of putting a dehumidifier in , but it cannot cope with people refusing to leave doors open during the day so the air can circulate.

    Drying clothes is one of the factors, but showers cooking and a lack of adequate ventilation are bigger culprit s IMHO.


  • #130
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Well I got them to buy me a hoover.
    No dryer though. Clothes horse it is.

    Went for a pint in the Regent in Balham last night to watch the first half of the football.
    Seemed nice enough. Bit pricey, but I didn't fancy the Wetherspoons all the same.

    The Bedford looked good, lots of people sitting outside. I looked in and couldn't see a TV and I was on my todd so I didn't actually go in.

    This weekend I'll pop my bedford cherry!!


  • #131
    Genesis Creamy Sinus
    Posts: 0 ✭ Genesis Creamy Sinus


    Fysh wrote: »
    I really hope that, as with the deposit protection scheme, legislation is passed to effectively ban attitudes like yours amongst landlords :mad:.

    British weather is, at best, notoriously fickle. At worst, it's sufficiently rubbish that you really don't want to be outside in it. Taken in combination with the confirmed relationship between drying clothes indoors and respiratory problems, and the fact that we've just had the coldest March in half a century, the only valid response to "open the window" as a solution is "GTFO".

    I don't think it's practical to demand that all landlords build airing cupboards into their existing properties. However, it has long been the case that providing a washing machine and no dryer is a bit silly - so this research should really just be the impetus to make a change that's overdue in any case.

    Totally agree. We had a damp problem in my last flat, caused by drying clothes inside. Well, where the hell else were we meant to dry them, having no outside space and no balcony? :confused: Landlord also asked us to keep the windows open a crack at all times, whether or not we were there. Eh, I don't fcking thing so. Number one, it's not secure, number two, England is way too cold for most of the year to have your windows open for any length of time. Why should the tenants sit in a freezing flat? It's not a solution.


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  • #132
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,428 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    Interestingly, minimum rental standards in Ireland require the provision of a dryer where there are no outside spaces with a washing line. For modern flats with a high degree of airtightness, significant moisture problems arise with drying indoors.


  • #133
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Well I got them to buy me a hoover.
    No dryer though. Clothes horse it is.

    Went for a pint in the Regent in Balham last night to watch the first half of the football.
    Seemed nice enough. Bit pricey, but I didn't fancy the Wetherspoons all the same.

    The Bedford looked good, lots of people sitting outside. I looked in and couldn't see a TV and I was on my todd so I didn't actually go in.

    This weekend I'll pop my bedford cherry!!

    Dont think the Bedford has Sky so they only show matches when they are on terrestial. I'll be in the Regent on Sunday for the Spurs game!


  • #134
    helpwanted01
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭helpwanted01


    Hi all,

    I've recently moved from Ireland to Clapham Junction. Like the area, lots to do and people are general very friendly. However, I'm struggling to find anybody to watch football with or just have a general football banter chat. Let's just say my mates in London are not sporty types.

    Anybody interested in watching a football game in the pub or any sport for that matter, please let me know.

    Cheers.


  • #135
    LadyMayBelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,095 ✭✭✭LadyMayBelle


    www.streetbank.com is a handy way to borrow and lend stuff from your neighbours if you need something but not often (like a ladder, or a drill etc). Might be handy; Ive only signed up but a friend uses it often and has gotten a few bits and pieces...


  • #136
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Anyone about for a few pints in the general Balham/Clapham area tonight?

    This isn't weird....right?


  • #137
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    Anyone about for a few pints in the general Balham/Clapham area tonight?

    This isn't weird....right?

    Nah it isnt weird! Generally I would be but I have a 7am flight in the morning so will be in bed nice and early


  • #138
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Pffft....Lightweight









    ;)


  • #139
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    So I'm seeing a lot of chatter from people wanting to go for Refreshing Beverages (TM) in the Balham/Clapham area round here, and yet nobody's attempting to migrate the next Beers down there. Tch tch ;)


  • #140
    helpwanted01
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭helpwanted01


    Hey,

    I'm in the Clapham area and would be up for a pint on this fine sunny day!

    Let me know where your thinking of heading.


  • #141
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Fysh wrote: »
    So I'm seeing a lot of chatter from people wanting to go for Refreshing Beverages (TM) in the Balham/Clapham area round here, and yet nobody's attempting to migrate the next Beers down there. Tch tch ;)


    I'm but a London noob.
    Playboy on the other hand has no excuse :-)


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  • #142
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    I'm but a London noob.
    Playboy on the other hand has no excuse :-)


    Ah crap dude we must have posted at same time as I didn't see yours till now. Bit late at this stage . I'd definetly be up for heading for one Monday or Tuesday round clap junction if you fancy? Dunno if there's footy or that on??


  • #143
    Playboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭Playboy


    Zippy1991 wrote: »
    I'm but a London noob.
    Playboy on the other hand has no excuse :-)

    I'm afraid May is fully booked for me otherwise I would be!


  • #144
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    I will be in Balham to watch the Munster game tomorrow.

    5pm, pub suggestions would be good!

    If anyone cares to join me, as I'll be on my own, pop a message up here.

    Have to head on sharpish after the game so might try and get in from about 4 or so!


  • #145
    exiledelbows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭exiledelbows


    Come into St Pauls like the rest of us and go to Yager, it's the home of the London Branch of the supporters' club (you don't have to be a member, just show up). If you don't fancy that, bear in mind Newcastle Liverpool kicks off at 5.30, so ensure you're somewhere that prioritises rugby


  • #146
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    I need to stay in Balham as I have to go to a Birthday party immediately after the game!

    I'll head there for the final then ;)


  • #147
    exiledelbows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭exiledelbows


    You'll be practically on your tod if we make it, most of them (myself included, if i work out how to book flights on my phone at the final whistle) will be in Dublin!


  • #148
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Hello everyone. Bank Holiday!!

    Quick question on Night Buses and specifically the N155 that ends up in Balham.

    1. Are they safe?
    2. Are they reliable?
    3. Are they included in my Zone 1-3 Oyster?


  • #149
    exiledelbows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭exiledelbows


    1. Sit downstairs if you're worried. I've never had an issue but live in North West London on supposedly the dodgiest bus route in the city (18/N18)
    2. Generally
    3. Yes


  • #150
    Zippy1991
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Zippy1991


    Everyone I've asked has said.

    Sit Downstairs!! :-)


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  • #151
    BrokenArrows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,498 ✭✭✭BrokenArrows


    Anyone up for a few pints tonight.

    I moved into ealing last weekend and looking to meet some drinking buddies!


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