Brixton news, rumour and general chat - May 2014

[Smick]

Just got an Indian delivery menu through the door here in the wilds of Tulse Hill. Woondall, where Acre Lane meets Kings Road.

What is interesting is that the menu, as well as detailing what food they do, also offers a 10% discount on an estate agent who they claim to be "working together with".

Not two things I'd think have an obvious synergy, although I suppose both takeaways and estate agents put an endless stream of shite through my door.

 

[quimcunx]

I got something the other day trying to flog me shares in Canadian tin mines (not that but similar, I can't be bothered going to get it). Must be some sort of scam. Is there anyone I should report it to?

 

[Badgers]

Seems legit.

 

[shifting gears]

If your house was on fire today and you called the fire brigade to put it out, would you in effect by crossing a picket?

Yeah a life or death situation is totally comparable to... Having to catch a bus rather than a tube

Fool.

 

[Greebo]

Seems legit. <snip>

VP and I were trying to work out whether they were more rightwing or leftwing and ended up with "dodgy as hell".

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

Seems legit.

We got one of those. What are they about then?

 

[Greebo]

We got one of those. What are they about then?

Seems to me that they're trying to out UKIP UKIP as well as outdoing the BNP but spinning it so that it's *honestly* not racist.

I've never seen so many unsavoury tropes on the same leaflet - including that eagle (closely associated with the far right in Europe) and the colour choice.

 

[Crispy]

Seems like a one-man band
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2012/03/video-assembly-candidate-kamran-malik/

 

[Badgers]

Seems like a one-man band
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2012/03/video-assembly-candidate-kamran-malik/

Looks like a safe pair of hands. More focused on policy than spelling or grammar.

 

[Rushy]

Yeah a life or death situation is totally comparable to... Having to catch a bus rather than a tube

Fool.

To be fair, you're the one who said you had been taught to "never cross a picket line under any circumstances" in reference to commuters travelling by tube. It is neither surprising nor unreasonable that you exclude "life or death" circumstances. But would you call the fire brigade if your house was burning down and you knew no one was in it? Or your mate's house? Or a stranger's? What sort of fires would you feel morally justified in standing by and watching without calling the fire brigade? Would you walk away from a cute little kitten stuck up a tree?

I'd gladly wager that for most people, whether they "cross a picket line" will be a decision based on a balance between a) how much they sympathise with the reasons for the particular strike and b) the consequences for them or others of taking that action.

I respect your choice not to use the tube in solidarity with those amongst the RMT members who did choose to take strike action on the day. But your justification that you were taught to "never cross a picket line under any circumstances" sounds a bit too much like hollow rhetoric unless it is genuinely meant without a raft of caveats.

 

[T & P]

We got one of those. What are they about then?

Eagles

 

[editor]

There is still cover provided when the fire services are on strike, so it's a bizarre notion to suggest that you're somehow being a scab by ringing them up when your house is on fire.

During a strike

If I call 999 in an emergency will a fire engine still come?

Yes, however during the strike our priority will be to attend emergencies where lives are at risk so you may need to wait longer for a fire engine to arrive. There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of fire in your home. Get some great tips from the safety section of this website.
http://www.avonfire.gov.uk/frequently-asked-questions

 

[gaijingirl]

Just got an Indian delivery menu through the door here in the wilds of Tulse Hill. Woondall, where Acre Lane meets Kings Road.

What is interesting is that the menu, as well as detailing what food they do, also offers a 10% discount on an estate agent who they claim to be "working together with".

Not two things I'd think have an obvious synergy, although I suppose both takeaways and estate agents put an endless stream of shite through my door.

but have you had the Clapham tandoori scratch and sniff delivery menu yet? we love that one.

 

[Winot]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but a new whole food shop has opened on Acre Lane next to Khamsa / opposite Costcutter (Solon Rd junction).

Looks to have v. similar range of dry goods to Brixton Wholefoods (but slightly smaller selection).

 

[editor]

Here's an interesting scheme:
Borrow a bike from Lambeth Council for £10 in a new four week ‘Try Before You Bike’ loan scheme

 

[leanderman]

Nice. I hope it's cheaper than their normal £4.40 pints.

I went to their cider festival last summer - I got there on the second day and all the cider had already been drunk

£3.50 a pint, whatever the alcohol content

 

[Rushy]

Pics and a report for Brixton Buzz perhaps?

*no problem if drinking is more important

Very nice beers. £3.50 a pint. No queues. Sunshine!

 

[xsunnysuex]

A new chicken shop is about to open in Loughborough Rd. Where the post office used to be. Next to The Hero Of Switzerland pub. It's gonna be run by the son of the bloke who runs the best one shop a few doors away.
He told me he's hoping it will be a Morley's. But Morley's are kicking off because they already have one further up the road. If not Morley's he said it will be "just as good quality"

 

[Badgers]

A new chicken shop is about to open in Loughborough Rd. Where the post office used to be. Next to The Hero Of Switzerland pub. It's gonna be run by the son of the bloke who runs the best one shop a few doors away.
He told me he's hoping it will be a Morley's. But Morley's are kicking off because they already have one further up the road. If not Morley's he said it will be "just as good quality"

Saw that last night. Certainly a gap in the market for fried chicken. He should do well.

 

[sparkybird]

anyone need any moving boxes? I have a load of large ones for collection, Brixton Hill. They are flat packed, but you'll need a car to take them

PM me is interested, I am around most of the weekend

 

[T & P]

There's a vintage furniture and homeware fair poolside at the Lido today and tomorrow. Some nice stuff but most things out of my price range. The pool itself was open for business as usual.

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

To be fair, you're the one who said you had been taught to "never cross a picket line under any circumstances" in reference to commuters travelling by tube. It is neither surprising nor unreasonable that you exclude "life or death" circumstances. But would you call the fire brigade if your house was burning down and you knew no one was in it? Or your mate's house? Or a stranger's? What sort of fires would you feel morally justified in standing by and watching without calling the fire brigade? Would you walk away from a cute little kitten stuck up a tree?

I'd gladly wager that for most people, whether they "cross a picket line" will be a decision based on a balance between a) how much they sympathise with the reasons for the particular strike and b) the consequences for them or others of taking that action.

I respect your choice not to use the tube in solidarity with those amongst the RMT members who did choose to take strike action on the day. But your justification that you were taught to "never cross a picket line under any circumstances" sounds a bit too much like hollow rhetoric unless it is genuinely meant without a raft of caveats.

You have made numerous fundamental errors with this capitalist otherwise nonedescript post.
Primarily your line of questioning;
"But would you call the fire brigade if your house was burning down and you knew no one was in it? Or your mate's house? Or a stranger's? What sort of fires would you feel morally justified in standing by and watching without calling the fire brigade? Would you walk away from a cute little kitten stuck up a tree?" All of which is absurd. You must have been at that beer festival but i think you would post it sober

Secondly, who are most people? I suspect you are including the middle class in your definition of "most people".
I put it to you and others that the working class should not give a flying picket what the middle class think. We don't need their permission to withdraw our labour, we would like their support but it has never been forthcoming regarding industrial disputes except those at the point of victory and then their support is nothing more than opportunistic rats deserting a sinking ship.

You are also wrong about the two points in your wager. Which despite or perhaps because i am sort of funds i will happliy take you up on.

Your wager is by definition wrong. The working class don't want sympathy, we don't want "most people" to "sympathise" with us. What do we want? We want empathy. When do we want it? Now. Seriously, what do we want? Do you really need to ask?
Interestingly, you introduce the element of fear when you use the word "consequences" for those that might want to take similar action by withdrawing their labour. That can't be balanced with sympathy.

The fear factor is interesting because as a Tory you accept it as an essential negotiating tool. I don't wish to profit on this occasion from your latest folly and i would suggest you make a modest contribution to this thing called the server fund if it is still going. If the server fund no longer requires funding then i am in the beer.

I've had an interesting and somewhat challenging week but i have also had the luxury of lovely whose company was so mutually comforting just by her reemerge in my life that i can take giant leaps forward.

Socialists do it better

I believe Brixton is calm at the moment subject to prowling Tories.

 

[Ms T]

Middle class people go on strike too. I also used to work with a union rep who was a proper Tory.

 

[Badgers]

http://brixtonbooty.wordpress.com

Brixton 'Booty' car boot sale on Coldharbour Lane.

£25 to sell from a van or £20 for a car is pretty pricey compared to most.

What is a bit more unusual is having to pay to go and buy there

8am onwards it costs £3
9am onwards it costs 50p

Guess this is to stop (or cash in on) the hawkers and traders swarming over the stalls first thing. Still seems a bit off to me though.

If they can get 30 pitches sold (10 vans and 20 cars for example) that makes £650.

Add 30 visitors at £3 and another 200 at 50p giving another £190 would give the organisers £840 for a Sunday mornings graft.

Glad to see a central Brixton boot sale but think the Nu Brickers pricing policy is a bit rich. Wonder how much the space costs them?

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

http://brixtonbooty.wordpress.com

Brixton 'Booty' car boot sale on Coldharbour Lane.

£25 to sell from a van or £20 for a car is pretty pricey compared to most.

What is a bit more unusual is having to pay to go and buy there

8am onwards it costs £3
9am onwards it costs 50p

Guess this is to stop (or cash in on) the hawkers and traders swarming over the stalls first thing. Still seems a bit off to me though.

If they can get 30 pitches sold (10 vans and 20 cars for example) that makes £650.

Add 30 visitors at £3 and another 200 at 50p giving another £190 would give the organisers £840 for a Sunday mornings graft.

Glad to see a central Brixton boot sale but think the Nu Brickers pricing policy is a bit rich. Wonder how much the space costs them?

But we own the streets don't we?

 

[Badgers]

But we own the streets don't we?

Used to old chap.

 

[editor]

http://brixtonbooty.wordpress.com

Brixton 'Booty' car boot sale on Coldharbour Lane.

The good news is that it apparently attracts "a vibrant mix of buyers and sellers."

 

[prunus]

The good news is that it apparently attracts "a vibrant mix of buyers and sellers."

Not edgy?

 

[Badgers]

The good news is that it apparently attracts "a vibrant mix of buyers and sellers."

That can be said of the pubs and existing Brixton markets though. They won't be 'attracting' anyone new, just selling to the existing crowds.

 

[teuchter]

You have made numerous fundamental errors with this capitalist otherwise nonedescript post.
Primarily your line of questioning;
"But would you call the fire brigade if your house was burning down and you knew no one was in it? Or your mate's house? Or a stranger's? What sort of fires would you feel morally justified in standing by and watching without calling the fire brigade? Would you walk away from a cute little kitten stuck up a tree?" All of which is absurd. You must have been at that beer festival but i think you would post it sober

Secondly, who are most people? I suspect you are including the middle class in your definition of "most people".
I put it to you and others that the working class should not give a flying picket what the middle class think. We don't need their permission to withdraw our labour, we would like their support but it has never been forthcoming regarding industrial disputes except those at the point of victory and then their support is nothing more than opportunistic rats deserting a sinking ship.

You are also wrong about the two points in your wager. Which despite or perhaps because i am sort of funds i will happliy take you up on.

Your wager is by definition wrong. The working class don't want sympathy, we don't want "most people" to "sympathise" with us. What do we want? We want empathy. When do we want it? Now. Seriously, what do we want? Do you really need to ask?
Interestingly, you introduce the element of fear when you use the word "consequences" for those that might want to take similar action by withdrawing their labour. That can't be balanced with sympathy.

The fear factor is interesting because as a Tory you accept it as an essential negotiating tool. I don't wish to profit on this occasion from your latest folly and i would suggest you make a modest contribution to this thing called the server fund if it is still going. If the server fund no longer requires funding then i am in the beer.

I've had an interesting and somewhat challenging week but i have also had the luxury of lovely whose company was so mutually comforting just by her reemerge in my life that i can take giant leaps forward.

Socialists do it better

I believe Brixton is calm at the moment subject to prowling Tories.

You've gone to quite some effort here to read a certain meaning into the words "sympathy" and "consequences".