Brixton chitter chatter, part 2

[teuchter]

I saw a huge sign outside the tube station which instructed me to ''OPERATE IN THIS AREA''.

It wasn't at all clear on what I should be operating so I ignored it.

You are obviously supposed to be one of the pickpockets then. And you are not doing your job properly.

 

[lozenge]

What i did notice today was a massive sign near the tube entrance saying to beware of pick pockets and the like. I'm sure it's even bigger than the one that's sometimes parked in the street opposite.

There's also the one that flashes up on the "countdown" signs at bus stops from time to time warning the pickpockets that "Plain clothes police officers are targeting street crime in this area".

 

[billythefish]

And I only told someone the other day there were none there

Might have been you?

'twas me... I was plotting all manner of free trips out of London too

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

'twas me... I was plotting all manner of free trips out of London too

Bad luck. Maybe someone from the railways was reading this thread and decided they were not happy about you diddling them

 

[ajdown]

Major dilemma in Sainsbury's this evening. Cheddar biscuits, and TUC biscuits, both half price. Which one do I pick??

I picked TUC in the end, but you can't help but wondering whether it was the right decision.

Also curious about the man buying three packets of 'seafood sticks' (totalling 48). Who can handle that many??

 

[pboi]

whats the crack with the dude who walks slow with crazy red dyed mohican, face piercings,leather and a black walking stick.

 

[Orang Utan]

Is that Violent Panda?

 

[pboi]

well hes got a swagger like no other

 

[Greebo]

If you saw the bloke out & about in the last few days, it wasn't ViolentPanda. He's been fully lurgied up and using the big white telephone.

 

[quimcunx]

Major dilemma in Sainsbury's this evening. Cheddar biscuits, and TUC biscuits, both half price. Which one do I pick??

I picked TUC in the end, but you can't help but wondering whether it was the right decision.

Also curious about the man buying three packets of 'seafood sticks' (totalling 48). Who can handle that many??

I've definitely managed to eat more than one pack before. I don't think I like Sainsbury's ones much though.

 

[malice]

just had a good burger-thing (well the veggie equivalent, mushroom, halloumi etc) at mango landin' with very good sweet potato chips. was two for one as well, think it might be weds and thurs. all v tasty.

 

[quimcunx]

I've only been there a couple of times but I should try and go again. It's a nice pub.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

whats the crack with the dude who walks slow with crazy red dyed mohican, face piercings,leather and a black walking stick.

I regularly see a really tall guy with a hat and a long leather coat and a walking stick. Who's that?

I think of the Sandman when I see him

 

[pboi]

never seen the hat....but the haircut is like nothing ive ever seen. like a mohak, dyed, with funky shiz at the back

 

[ash]

I regularly see a really tall guy with a hat and a long leather coat and a walking stick. Who's that?

I think of the Sandman when I see him

I've seen the same guy I think he reminds me of someone from New Orleans (a bit voo doo) or starskey and Hutch (Huggey bearish!!).

 

[teuchter]

The magic urinal was/is up this evening.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

never seen the hat....but the haircut is like nothing ive ever seen. like a mohak, dyed, with funky shiz at the back

I've seen the same guy I think he reminds me of someone from New Orleans (a bit voo doo) or starskey and Hutch (Huggey bearish!!).

The guy I'm talking about is white

Actually, he came in the pub recently, but I can't remember what his hair was like. Definitely not a mohawk/mohican.

He's probably in his 40s, or maybe 50s

 

[Kanda]

The magic urinal was/is up this evening.

I used it last week

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I used it last week

couldn't you wait 'til you got home?

 

[ash]

I've seen the same guy I think he reminds me of someone from New Orleans (a bit voo doo) or starskey and Hutch (Huggey bearish!!).

OK different person, however does anyone know the person i am describing: he wears white suit and top hat/stove pipe hat to match with silver topped cane/stick. Immaculately dressed - black guy. I have also seen him in same outfit but in red?? Often sitting in macdonalds??

 

[Kanda]

couldn't you wait 'til you got home?

Clearly not

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

OK different person, however does anyone know the person i am describing: he wears white suit and top hat/stove pipe hat to match with silver topped cane/stick. Immaculately dressed - black guy. I have also seen him in same outfit but in red?? Often sitting in macdonalds??

Don't know him personally, but he's a regular Brixton "character".

I think he looks good

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Clearly not

typical man, which makes me think....

 

[honto]

just had a good burger-thing (well the veggie equivalent, mushroom, halloumi etc) at mango landin' with very good sweet potato chips. was two for one as well, think it might be weds and thurs. all v tasty.

The mango landin burger deal is it's also 2 for 1 on sides/snacks in the week. Think its Mon to Thurs, but not sure.

 

[Bob]

The magic urinal was/is up this evening.

With excited passers by pointing at it when I walked past! It's quite attractive actually (for a urinal).

 

[Blagsta]

OK different person, however does anyone know the person i am describing: he wears white suit and top hat/stove pipe hat to match with silver topped cane/stick. Immaculately dressed - black guy. I have also seen him in same outfit but in red?? Often sitting in macdonalds??

I've seen him in McDonalds too.

 

[snowy_again]

Big Phil's* Wedding Shop on Atlantic Road has now started to sell household goods (mops, brushes etc.), ideal for any wedding occasion.

* it may not be called phil's - its in that bit where elephant shoes used to be.

 

[tarannau]

The excellent Peppers and Spice on Tulse Hill, home to some of the best hard corn patties around, seems to have been shut for a little too long now. And the much unmissed Acres is presently being gussied up and will reopen as the Gold Coast shortly.

 

[netbob]

BREAKING NEWS: First photo of the magic popup urinal

 

[quimcunx]

You've made it look both romantic and futuristic, memespring. Lovely.