tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post198974814216227824..comments2023-10-22T07:42:55.369+00:00Comments on Skip's Acorn Treasury: SarfSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15153208735469088823noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-51364527747499297302008-07-16T17:07:00.000+00:002008-07-16T17:07:00.000+00:00I made the move from north London to south London ...I made the move from north London to south London after my first 6 months in London. Having moved from Glasgow, to Kensal Green I did not feel safe or at home in north London at all. In fact nearly moved back home, until the opportunity came up to buy in Forest Hill. Best move I would say I've made! Feels a lot safer, a lot greener and there is definately more of a community feel in south London. I work on Euston Rd, and found living north London dirty, congested and unfriendly. Despite the fact my commute has increased three fold since moving south, I am much happier where I am. Plus is a 12 min ride on an overground train to L.Bridge really that bad? I certainly beat my 'northern' friends into Soho town on a Sat night! Better than the tube. I live for the 176 night bus from town to Penge! Passes by my door. Forest Hill is by far the best place to be in London just now - roll on the East London Rail Line!MikeintheHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940444431634913244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-49897924152968518662008-07-14T08:31:00.000+00:002008-07-14T08:31:00.000+00:00I would certainly agree that S London, or at least...I would certainly agree that S London, or at least SE London anyway is much more spacious, perhaps greener and population density seems lower. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed living in N London but it was certainly more "bustling" - people everywhere rushing about, parking restrictions on every street, traffic jams everywhere. Of course SE London has its busy spots, but nothing like when I lived in N1....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269372018372888812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-76587802148476257042008-07-13T18:33:00.000+00:002008-07-13T18:33:00.000+00:00North London and South London are less places, mor...North London and South London are less places, more states of mind.<BR/><BR/>I'd argue that North London is for people who like to get places quickly (normally delicatessens) and with the minimum of fuss, or the maximum of fuss and a fucking good whinge.<BR/><BR/>South London is perhaps for a more patient, calm sort. Who likes trees and grass and stuff.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153208735469088823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-61458886757407982802008-07-11T08:25:00.000+00:002008-07-11T08:25:00.000+00:00The one thing to remember about South Londoners is...The one thing to remember about South Londoners is that we are very unforgiving! ;-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-50699780221864463082008-07-10T09:46:00.000+00:002008-07-10T09:46:00.000+00:00"Severe delays" on the train, oh and the Tube is j..."Severe delays" on the train, oh and the Tube is just soooooo reliable, Tube trains run on time, they're spotless and crime free and whole lines never ever shut down completely for engineering works or signal failures. Yes, in wonderland. I just cycle - north of the river, south of the river, makes no differenceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269372018372888812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-26023583496953469252008-07-09T19:42:00.000+00:002008-07-09T19:42:00.000+00:00If you're struggling with the complexity of the tr...If you're struggling with the complexity of the train map, please don't be afraid to ask for help. We may be happier and more attractive but that's no reason to be intimidated. <BR/><BR/>An easy way of working out if you are in south london is to see if you are south of the river - waterloo and london bridge pass that test, which is why they are collectively known as the south bank.<BR/><BR/>Brockley is getting a tube station shortly, so we hope to see you soon.<BR/><BR/>Until then.Brockley Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002178846618300251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-20022991232307241012008-07-09T18:36:00.000+00:002008-07-09T18:36:00.000+00:00Overland train. Train. Whatever. I guess what I ...Overland train. Train. Whatever. <BR/><BR/>I guess what I should've called it is 'Severe Delays.'Fabio Krishna Perierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646426176510067887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-41826059291761728782008-07-09T17:57:00.000+00:002008-07-09T17:57:00.000+00:00Most South Londoners don't call it the overland - ...Most South Londoners don't call it the overland - it's just the train. Cos it's not just a tube above ground is it?<BR/><BR/>fabhatfabhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847293151294752413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-3145198968292192152008-07-09T14:24:00.000+00:002008-07-09T14:24:00.000+00:00Sorry, mistake, it's a 40 metre back garden, (by a...Sorry, mistake, it's a 40 metre back garden, (by about 10 metres), not 40 footUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269372018372888812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-62409982754976774682008-07-09T14:09:00.000+00:002008-07-09T14:09:00.000+00:00Well I live in Brockley! And it really is very ea...Well I live in Brockley! And it really is very easy to get to. It's 2 stops from London Bridge - hardly a hike and it's in zone 2. <BR/><BR/>I cycle in and out of work every day (near Holborn). I used to live in North London but gave it all up for the delights o the SE. Brockley is much more spacious, I live a wide tree lined street, and I have a 40 foot back garden which backs onto a mews street of which I own a share. At the weekend I stroll to Greenwich or Blackheath.<BR/><BR/>I wake up to the sound of birds now (rather than sirens as it always was in N London), all is idyllic. You're right about the lost cat signs though - they're everywhere.<BR/><BR/>And no, I never wanted to live in Kentish Town, in fact I don't think I've even ever had reason to go there...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269372018372888812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-79205573301114268272008-07-07T17:40:00.000+00:002008-07-07T17:40:00.000+00:00When I moved from Camden to Camberwell Grove I was...When I moved from Camden to Camberwell Grove I was surprised (and delighted!) to find they had working streetlamps and electricity-- and mobile phone service!<BR/><BR/>When I moved from London back to New York, I remembered that even in North London, the Tube and overland trains don't fucking work.<BR/><BR/>But they do here.Fabio Krishna Perierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646426176510067887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-69717142192662739472008-07-06T18:47:00.000+00:002008-07-06T18:47:00.000+00:00Gawd, yeah. South Londoners are always saying "No,...Gawd, yeah. South Londoners are always saying "No, really, you can crash over. We're just a hop from the centre of town. It's practically Zone One." And then they laugh, oddly.<BR/><BR/>I was chatting with a friend who lives in London Bridge about where South London begins. We agreed it's at the end of his road, where Bermondsey starts. Suddenly, the shops get all South London, and there are people milling around with broken wheelie luggage.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153208735469088823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648545.post-29298660374145354752008-07-06T18:10:00.000+00:002008-07-06T18:10:00.000+00:00I have a lovely friend in Brockley who is always t...I have a lovely friend in Brockley who is always telling me I can stay at hers if I need to stay over in London. But frankly I can GET HOME in the time it takes to get to Brockely - so when I need to crash I will carry on crashing centrally in Gt Eastern St thanks!<BR/><BR/>But so glad to see you back in circulation - even if it is on the Overland!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776615492815188441noreply@blogger.com