Brixton chitter-chatter & news Apr 2012

[ajdown]

No, KFC is definitely a total refurb - all the chairs, tables etc were in a pile outside yesterday, and there's sign of work going on inside. There was also a lorry parked on KFC corner loading/unloading stuff, and one in the parking space by the pub next door along CHL. I did notice the broken glass (again) but don't think that was connected. There's something in the window about it but it's too small to read from a passing vehicle.

 

[Chilavert]

I was hoping for reclaimed furniture (bolted down of course) and fair trade Zinger burgers.

 

[ajdown]

I was hoping for reclaimed furniture

They might have let you have a table if you'd asked nicely. But I've never found them overly comfortable, personally.

 

[Pat24]

According to this (http://www.brixtonblog.com/mam-assaulted-outside-mcdonalds-brixton/4457) someone was assaulted outside McDonalds. I cycled past this morning and saw the forensics and police around.

 

[editor]

The area around KFC is a traditional Brixton trouble hotspot.

 

[MAD-T-REX]

If anyone is interested, Lambeth & Southwark's would-be assembly members are taking questions in Herne Hill this evening. The details are on the front page of the Herne Hill forum (http://www.hernehillforum.org.uk/)

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Someone on twitter this morning said they'd seen a pool of blood on the pavement by McD's

 

[London_Calling]

On Twitter, you say!!1!

 

[Brixton Hatter]

In slightly happier news, those of you who have lost your analogue TV signal today can celebraTe by viewing the Crystal Palace light show from 9.15pm tonight. I might pop up to the top of Brockwell Park to have a look - must be able to see it from there yeah?

 

[Onket]

The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway is looking for volunteer train drivers:

http://www.travelbpmr.com/

I want to do that.

 

[editor]

Someone on twitter this morning said they'd seen a pool of blood on the pavement by McD's

Definitely a pool of blood. Or a spilt Ribena drink.

 

[EastEnder]

I want to do that.

I would very much like to see you driving a miniature train.

 

[snowy_again]

In slightly happier news, those of you who have lost your analogue TV signal today can celebraTe by viewing the Crystal Palace light show from 9.15pm tonight. I might pop up to the top of Brockwell Park to have a look - must be able to see it from there yeah?

I was thinking the same thing - you can definitely see the Thornton Heath one from the top.

 

[Onket]

No, KFC is definitely a total refurb - all the chairs, tables etc were in a pile outside yesterday, and there's sign of work going on inside. There was also a lorry parked on KFC corner loading/unloading stuff, and one in the parking space by the pub next door along CHL. I did notice the broken glass (again) but don't think that was connected. There's something in the window about it but it's too small to read from a passing vehicle.

It helpfully points out where your nearest open KFC branches are.

 

[Orang Utan]

A new establishment is opening up on Herne Hill, called Dee Dee's, with a tagline 'Jazz and the funk' on the sign.

 

[LauLauJ]

I went past McDonalds on the bus this morning (about 7.45am) and saw the pool of blood. Felt very queasy and uneasy since.

 

[quimcunx]

In slightly happier news, those of you who have lost your analogue TV signal today can celebraTe by viewing the Crystal Palace light show from 9.15pm tonight. I might pop up to the top of Brockwell Park to have a look - must be able to see it from there yeah?

Can you get into Brockwell park at 9.15pm?

 

[London_Calling]

Yes, the Lido entrance is still open - 'til at least ten, prob a little later.

 

[Crispy]

Can you get into Brockwell park at 9.15pm?

If you go through the estate that backs onto the Tulse Hill side, you can get in at any time

 

[leanderman]

After some years on this site, I had my first encounter with an Urban tonight, at the Elm Park Tavern.

He spoke highly of Nipsla, recalling a river tour two years ago, and expressed a curiosity to meet Minnie the Minx, noting that she frequents the EPT.

 

[Mrs Magpie]

He spoke highly of Nipsla

...as does everyone in this town

 

[shakespearegirl]

After some years on this site, I had my first encounter with an Urban tonight, at the Elm Park Tavern.

He spoke highly of Nipsla, recalling a river tour two years ago, and expressed a curiosity to meet Minnie the Minx, noting that she frequents the EPT.

Who was your encounter with?

 

[London_Calling]

... the River Effra walk .. hmmmm ... occasional poster, very nice chap ... probably reads Viz

 

[colacubes]

Am I being stalked?

Actually I think I know who it is putting together all the points of reference. And a very nice man he is too

 

[Biddlybee]

Does he wear a hat?

 

[quimcunx]

...as does everyone in this town

Oh, I've said some awful things about her.

 

[colacubes]

Does he wear a hat?

Can't remember. Don't think so though.

Oh, I've said some awful things about her.

I obviously didn't hear them cos the soundwaves couldn't travel high enough

 

[quimcunx]

you'd left the room!

Everyone laughed.

 

[London_Calling]

Had proper steady rain for aaaaages now - something to tell the grandkids about. Quite enjoying it.

Prob not ideal for our cycling commuters

 

[EastEnder]

Prob not ideal for our cycling commuters

Every cloud has a silver lining...

/evil