tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post2080563015672574068..comments2023-10-29T23:35:29.738+00:00Comments on Love Letter from London: Random Reasons to Love London #7Miss Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-41378140781441401872012-09-07T11:58:46.796+01:002012-09-07T11:58:46.796+01:00I did read that Melbourne has the hire scheme ther...I did read that Melbourne has the hire scheme there - but how annoying that you have to wear a helmet! I might still see if I can check it out when I pass through Melbourne. Sydney is so hilly I feel it would be a bit too much hard work to cycle around anyway!Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-36748200016575375652012-09-07T11:57:13.887+01:002012-09-07T11:57:13.887+01:00Helmetless riding definitely feels more free. It&#...Helmetless riding definitely feels more free. It's just a shame that it's so dangerous! I would love to get a pretty bike with pretty basket but then I'd always be scared to leave it out on the street, even locked up! I'm glad you enjoyed hearing my stories - I'll have to make sure to tell "my friend" that you approve, in order to ease his mind!Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-19380023852050262692012-09-07T11:53:20.472+01:002012-09-07T11:53:20.472+01:00You should absolutely get back on your bike! Altho...You should absolutely get back on your bike! Although walking is the next best thing and, if like me, your whole life is centred on a few miles radius, then walking is often sufficient... and you don't have to worry quite so actively about being knocked over by cars!<br />It is sort of sad to not have an anniversary. It's occasionally come up that we should identify some kind of date to celebrate but it's never really happened! Like you say though, it does mean we have fun random dates from time to time xMiss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-80267205039559729422012-09-07T11:49:43.104+01:002012-09-07T11:49:43.104+01:00I was very pleasantly surprised by Cleaver Square....I was very pleasantly surprised by Cleaver Square. I really don't know South London terribly well at all, but have often found some lovely parts when I have been down there for whatever reason.<br /><br />I've been to Penge, believe it or not! Though I don't remember it very well... The houses look amazing though! How exciting! I hope you've heard good news! xMiss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-60893289102908527522012-08-20T01:41:11.750+01:002012-08-20T01:41:11.750+01:00Cool looks like you've found a whole new way t...Cool looks like you've found a whole new way to explore the city. Sydney doesn't have a bike share? Seriously? Come to Melbourne instead-we have one ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-66201652891892697732012-08-19T11:32:37.589+01:002012-08-19T11:32:37.589+01:00I think I might know who your workmate cyclist is ...I think I might know who your workmate cyclist is ;)Susan Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096174755215969268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-57353567185488268472012-08-19T11:30:56.760+01:002012-08-19T11:30:56.760+01:00Oh mother doesn't mind! Remember that I joyfu...Oh mother doesn't mind! Remember that I joyfully ride around in our country town sans helmet, gleefully telling people that I just pretend that I'm in London where the helmetless cyclists mix it with doubledecker buses. I have a photo of a chap racing sooo fast with a doubledecker belting along behind him. I know it was dangerous, but I was impressed with the cyclists ability. But if there's traffic or I'm dodging car doors opening, I simply ride on the footpath. There I pretend I'm 13 or whatever the maximim age it is that you are allowed to ride on the footpath. But you must get an Oxford bike, complete with cane basket. Then decorate it seasonally. Your riding stories really struck my heart. Beautiful!Susan Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096174755215969268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-85499593319087323912012-08-18T22:24:19.953+01:002012-08-18T22:24:19.953+01:00Oh so romantic. I am very ashamed to say that I ha...Oh so romantic. I am very ashamed to say that I have my own bike but I hardly ever ride it. I used to ride it to work but stopped for a while and then got the fear. So I walk everywhere now. I have promised myself that i'm going to invest in a good helemt and get back on it. It definitely is the best way to travel. <br />Also that is so lovely that you and the cat have been together 7 years too. How do you celebrate if you don't have an actual date? I guess you could just pick a random day every year, I think that would be quite exciting. :-) xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221762137802275288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189514062264938733.post-24284317604050533712012-08-18T18:55:28.216+01:002012-08-18T18:55:28.216+01:00Ah Cleaver Square used to be one of my hangouts wh...Ah Cleaver Square used to be one of my hangouts when I lived in Oval! You bump into many a politician in the pub on the corner.<br /><br />Speaking of random but fab things about London, I'm so excited, I have to share! I've had an offer accepted on a Grade 2 listed Almshouse in Penge! Not the best neighbourhood but a gorgeous cluster of homes - look it up, it's called Waterman's Square xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171144428785297931noreply@blogger.com