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1. • CommentAuthoradmin
   • CommentTimeJun 1st 2007 edited

    

   Hello. If you want to create an account to use the forums, please click here.

   Once you've filled in that form, we get sent an email and have to approve your membership by hand, like in olden times. This is to stop spammers. You'll get sent an email when your account is set up.

   When you get that, sign in and introduce yourself. Then buy a t-shirt, look at the directory, or search the old posts. You could even start the occasional discussion.

   Most of the new members have introduced themselves on this thread, but it's getting a bit long now.

2. • CommentAuthorLJ
   • CommentTimeDec 10th 2007

    
   Hi. have only just joined this site despite living in SG since I was 18.
   Have lived in many places in the area my favourite being just above what was "Helen's" hairdressers (now called Blossom). It had a great unofficial roof terrace overlooking SGR.
   living next to the World's End was not so much fun. There are only so many renditions of "Mustang Sally" you can hear before it gets old.
3. • CommentAuthornaomi
   • CommentTimeDec 20th 2007

    
   hello. i didn't start here, i started on the chrysos thread but i'll say hello anyway. i have lived here for 5 years, near the dairy, and i love it.
4. • CommentAuthorDavid
   • CommentTimeMar 8th 2008 edited

    
   We are Ninja

   New members, Sarah and Lizzie. Two in one day - we are the next Google.

   Welcome, come on and say hi...

5. • CommentAuthordoctorlalloo
   • CommentTimeApr 13th 2008

    
   Hello....
   
   My wife, & I moved to Oxford Road with our dog, Lily from West Hampstead last July. We love having the park so close and Parkland Walk so we can walk to Highgate and visit family there.
   
   The only bad things we've noticed about N4 is:
   1. There's a lot of people that don't clean up after their dogs.
   
   2. There's always discarded TVs, Fridges & other household appliances left out on the streets? - is it just me or has anyone else noticed this?
   
   
   
   Dil
6. • CommentAuthorandy
   • CommentTimeApr 14th 2008

    
   We are Ninja
   Hi Dil - Both of those those things are true. What sort of dog is Lily?
7. • CommentAuthordoctorlalloo
   • CommentTimeApr 14th 2008

    
   She's an Akita...
   
   
   
   
8. • CommentAuthorLucy
   • CommentTimeApr 14th 2008 edited

    

   hello and welcome!

   will look out for her on the Parkland Walk - although she'll probably scare Plum to death! No backbone my dog.

9. • CommentAuthorShaunG
   • CommentTimeApr 19th 2008 edited

    
   [Moved post to "Newbie" thread - realised this is wrong place.]
10. • CommentAuthordhulls
    • CommentTimeApr 22nd 2008

     
    Hello,
    
    Just to introduce myself. My name is Daniel Hulls and I live on the Hornsey Road side of Stroud Green. Just joined up after being in the area for a almost 5 years (although I have looked at the site from time to time)
    
    D
11. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeApr 22nd 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Hello Daniel. Be prepared for all manner of inane commentary.

12. • CommentAuthordorothyparker
    • CommentTimeApr 25th 2008

     
    Hello! Just moved down to SG and very happy here so far - starting to find our feet but recommends very welcome - especially pubs as we're now a motorway away from our old local... Stumbled on the site when trying to explain to people just *where* we were moving to!
    
    b
13. • CommentAuthorClare
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2008

     
    Hello! Lived in Stroud Green for about 25 years. Just discovered this site whilst searching for info on the Neighbourhood Day. Sadly won't be going now as dear son decided that this lovely sunny day is perfect for getting chicken pox:-(
    
    Don't have any dogs but do have a cat.
14. • CommentAuthorLiz
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2008

     

    Hello Clare. 25 years is a long time, not as long as RJP, who won our 'Who's lived in SG the longest?' contest a while ago. Welcome!

15. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeMay 13th 2008 edited

     

    Hello KScanlan!

16. • CommentAuthorKScanlan
    • CommentTimeMay 13th 2008

     
    Hello!
    
    I've been pointed towards this site by a Stroud Green friend, but am really an N8 interloper....
    Mind you, we seem to spend a great deal of time in The Noble, so I feel less of an imposter.
17. • CommentAuthorkatiejane
    • CommentTimeMay 14th 2008

     
    Welcome indeed!
18. • CommentAuthorDonal
    • CommentTimeMay 14th 2008

     
    Hello everyone
    
    Been living on Florence Road for 4 years or so and still lovin' Stroud Green.
    
    Looking forward to getting to know my neighbours better, albeit virtually...
19. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeMay 14th 2008

     

    Hello Donal - welcome!

20. • CommentAuthorDuncan
    • CommentTimeMay 25th 2008

     
    This is Duncan, moved in with my wife and children in November.
    
    That parkland walk just keeps on getting better, now all the leaves are out.
21. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeMay 27th 2008

     

    Hello Duncan,

    Bienvenue. Love parkland walk - especially the woodpeckers.

22. • CommentAuthorAgaton Sax
    • CommentTimeMay 28th 2008

     
    Oh yes, hello all!
    
    I joined a few days ago but never got round to introducing myself.
    
    Live off Lancaster Road on Cornwall, which could be confusing geographically but isn't
    
    Been there for four years
23. • CommentAuthorpredicaments
    • CommentTimeJun 18th 2008

     
    Hello everyone. I'm Bridget's husband. I've been living here for over a year now and really like the area, it's very different...the only thing I don't really like are all the agreessive looking dogs. Also the mugging we saw the other week wasn't great. But I like Petek really nice.
24. • CommentAuthorunaesthetic
    • CommentTimeJun 19th 2008

     
    agreesive? "YES! YOU ARE RIGHT! I CONCUR! GRRR!!!"
25. • CommentAuthorToddlesocks
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008

     
    Hello, I moved into Stapleton Hall Rd with my hubby ( whos a born and bread SG'er ), large cat and small dog, this year.
    
    I previously was in N8 and did a stint in SW1 & N22, but particularly love living in SG for its greenness .
26. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008

     

    Hello toddlesocks - great name! Yay, another dog too!

27. • CommentAuthored__butcher
    • CommentTimeJul 18th 2008

     
    Hello!
    
    Wow - a place to discuss all things Stroud Green.
    
    I'm Ed, one of the three local councillors for the lovely SG and local resident on Ennis Rd. Feel free to get in touch to question/query/berate me on all things council, happy to do my best to help.
    
    ed.butcher.haringeylibdems@gmail.com or 07814 238 150. We also do regular surgeries in Stroud Green Library, Stroud Green School and Hornsey Vale Community Centre - come and say hello!
28. • CommentAuthorbennyfromtheblok
    • CommentTimeJul 18th 2008

     
    Hi Y'all,
    
    my name is Ben and although I live on the other side of the tracks over on Gloucester Drive N4 I'm a regular on SG road and was drawn in to add my reviews of the local eateries. I'm half Spanish so the multi-cultural shops and atmosphere, oh and the Arsenal season ticket was what drew me to the area and I have lived here happily for 5 years. I look fwd to contrbuting to some of the interesting threads on here.
29. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeJul 18th 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Hey Ben, Ed.

    Lot's of new members recently, including councillors and journalists. It's all a bit upmarket.

30. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeJul 22nd 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Just a note to new applicants that we're being a bit troubled by spam entries at the moment - so if it takes a while to approve your membership, that's why. Sorry.

31. • CommentAuthorberrynice
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2008 edited

     
    Hello - thought I'd de-lurk.
    
    Another kiwi living in Stroud Green (the Crouch Hill bit, so on the "borders" I guess). No dog, or cat, or even garden - if anyone has a bit of green space that they'd like someone to come around and play with, let me know. Am currently limited to an indoor wormery (thanks Islington Council) and various indoor plants...
    
    Have been here (in SG) since last November, and am loving the area - all the usual reasons, esp the Parkland walk and proximity to various woodlands and good places for general wanderings. Am missing the swifts who have just gone back to Africa for the winter. <oops - now realise I've posted this in the wrong thread... so will repeat it somewhere else... sorry!>
32. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2008

     

    Hello berrynice - I hadn't noticed that the swifts had all gone. More of them this year, I thought. They are lovely - noisy wotsits though.

33. • CommentAuthorthe count
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2008

     
    Hi there,
    
    I've only recently discovered this forum and was absolutely delighted to find so many other people as interested in the minutiae of Finsbury Park life as myself. I say Finsbury Park because the whole Stroud Green concept is relatively new to me.
    
    I love this area because of its lack of pretension, its general friendliness and the fact that when I tell people where I live they often look at me as though I'm some sort of madman (but most of them seem to live south of the river, so what do they know?).
    
    In fact, FP holds many happy memories for me. I met my girlfriend on Hanley Road in 1996, lived on Tollington Park from 1997 - 98 and have been living in Florence Road for a couple of years now.
    
    This is the first internet forum I've ever joined, so I look forward to enjoying this new virtual world. Long live Stroud Green and all that!
34. • CommentAuthordion
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2008

     

    You met her on Hanley Road? Are you still with her? What was she doing? What were you doing? Hmm - at a bus stop perhaps? Did you live at 63 Tollington Park with the poisoner ghost?

35. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    I'm curious too. How do you meet anyone on Hanley Road?

36. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2008

     

    At the chippy I reckon.

    We are literally representing the whole Internet for the Count ladies and gentlemen, so be nice.

37. • CommentAuthorthe count
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2008

     
    I did read my own comment back and think I hadn't perhaps expressed myself very clearly (I was just trying to make the sentence shorter). Boringly, I actually met her at a friend's flat on Hanley Road. And we are still together by the way.
    
    It would have been so much more interesting if I had picked her up out of the gutter, shared a bag of chips and declared my undying love, but there you go.
    
    Cheers for your sensitivity, tosscat.
38. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2008

     

    How astute of you, the count.

    I am very sensitive.

39. • CommentAuthorthe count
    • CommentTimeAug 13th 2008

     
    Hey tosscat, I could just tell by your name that you're the sensitive type.
40. • CommentAuthorHannahB
    • CommentTimeAug 28th 2008

     
    Hi, I work with FinFuture - a community Development trust based in Finsbury Park (just next to the station.
    This is to let you know that following the festival Of The Senses on Blackstock Road in early August we are now planning the next on Fonthill Road - Fashion Festival and Wedding Fair. September 13th 2008 from 12pm till 6pm. You are all invited.
    Come celebrate your fashion community in style with a day out full of fun and fashion.
    
    See top designs for men and women paraded on the large outdoor catwalk. Bring the children along and help them design their own t-shirts and hats.
    
    There will be street performers to entertain and amaze you as well as great bargains at prices you can’t resist.
    
    Come meet your friends, neighbours, and join in on the fun at one of North London’s most famous streets for fashion.
    
    This event is brought to you by FinFuture and the London Development Agency.
    
    For a flyer, please contact Hannah Banjo, the Festival Administrator via email. Hannah.banjo@finfuture.co.uk
41. • CommentAuthorbally
    • CommentTimeSep 29th 2008

     
    Hello. This site is brilliant! I wish i'd found it 3 years ago when i moved to the area. It's nice to know there's a community out there - albeit through my computer screen. I love Stroud Green and already thanks to this forum will be heading to dotori very soon & yes I too plan to check out this new firezza place (pizza by the half metre - although they may need to consult a map...) and I had no idea there was a library here too (do you guys get commission?)
    
    Threading my way to you soon...
42. • CommentAuthorDavid
    • CommentTimeOct 13th 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Welcome bally. Been a while since we had a new member was starting to think we'd hit the ceiling for the area.

43. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeOct 13th 2008

     
    We are Ninja
    There are loads of new members recently. They just haven't logged in.
44. • CommentAuthorDairy Queen
    • CommentTimeNov 1st 2008

     
    I am new and logged in David. Think of me as the hole in your ceiling..
45. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeNov 3rd 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Hello DQ. Are you American, or just a lover of their convenience food outlets?

46. • CommentAuthorDairy Queen
    • CommentTimeNov 4th 2008

     
    Hi andy, I'm both but more of a Taco Bell fan. Burrito Queen just didn't have the same ring to it, or the SG reference!
47. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    Love it. Go Sox!

48. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2008

     

    The reference was lost on me, but now it's been explained I like it.

    I feel inspired.

49. • CommentAuthorDairy Queen
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2008

     
    Love the name Larrick Obama. What's your frame of reference?
50. • CommentAuthorStroudGreen.SNT
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2008

     
    Hi StroudGreen.SNT here,
    We are your local Safer Neighbourhood Police team (on Haringey side)
    Have just joined your site, although we have viewed it on many occasions. We are currently in the process of consulting with our community on what issues they want us to prioritise for next 6 months.
    If anyone would like to take part, then please e-mail us at StroudGreen.SNT@met.police.uk asking for a survey questionaire. You can also state if you are happy to be added to our database to recieve monthly newsletters and crime updates.
    Thanks Bob Stevenson Sgt on Stroud Green SNT
51. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2008 edited

     
    We are Ninja

    Hello Sergeant.

    I found a picture of the safer neighbourhoods team here:

52. • CommentAuthorSandro
    • CommentTimeDec 2nd 2008

     
    Hello all.
    I've just joined this site and I'm not the police (or a criminal). I was actually looking for news on the stabbing in stroud green road last week and found this lovely community.
    I'm happy someone has taken the time to build this site. Great work.
    
    I'll be back..
53. • CommentAuthorsahara_dessert
    • CommentTimeDec 9th 2008

     
    Alright all? Well I'm new to the site - but not SGR, have lived here on and off for 8yrs with a short stint in Barons Court - that doesn't quite cut the mustard of us lot!
    
    Would like to say met some of our local bobbies at an event I was at the other wk - top bunch they are too. But also like to invite any of you who might be interested to St Marks Carol Services,Moray road Sat 13 6pm then at St Saviours Hanley Road 6pm on Sunday 14 6pm, then off to the Dairy f'some mulled wine or summat.
    
    OK so I'm going to look like the God bother of the site - but it ain't like that - just extending the welcome at this time of year. Hey ho - thought I'd put it out there in case you didn't know and to be fair it'll be a festivey kinda night. Cheerio S
54. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeDec 10th 2008 edited

     
    We are Ninja

    Hi sahara_dessert - welcome to the site.

    I've added those to the Events page http://www.stroudgreen.org/events

55. • CommentAuthordominic
    • CommentTimeDec 10th 2008

     
    @Bob/SNT - I think it's bloody wonderful that the local police are using sites like this to consult/discuss issues. Keep posting.
56. • CommentAuthorslats
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2008

     
    Also @Bob/SNT - would you condider posting the monthly updates/crime figures on here...i'm sure alot of peiople would be interested..
57. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2008

     
    We are Ninja

    I've got the SNT newsletter today, so I'll start a thread with that on. Not sure if it has crime figures though.

58. • CommentAuthorMia
    • CommentTimeDec 13th 2008 edited

     
    Hi,
    
    I'm a new member on here although I've lived in the area for years.
    After stumbling across this site I have to say it is brilliant!
    
    After reading other peoples intoduction I feel I have to add some more info!
    
    I'm not a dog owner (I wish) but I am the proud owner of a cat.
    
    Over the years I have dined in many of the surrounding restaurants with the favourites being The Veggie Indian, LaPorchetta and the Triangle.
    I haven't tried Dudleys but my flat mate has and she loved their sweet pancakes!
    
    I'm really pleased to find this site,
    
    Thanks
    
    M
59. • CommentAuthorJonSatriani
    • CommentTimeDec 13th 2008

     
    Hi,
    
    I'm Jon and I moved to Stapleton Hall Road in March; only just found this site. Almost lived somewhere boring until the estate agent worked his magic and sold Stroud Green Road on us - what more could you want from a road?
    
    Looking forward to getting the latest gossip from SG.
    
    Cheers, Jon
60. • CommentAuthorMia
    • CommentTimeDec 14th 2008

     
    Hi Jon!
61. • CommentAuthorRobot
    • CommentTimeDec 16th 2008

     
    Hello.
    
    I have lived around here for 15 years or so and have been enjoying this site for slightly less time than that.
    
    I remember when Tesco wasn't a metro and we would all go to the Danzibar.Well we wouldn't go but we would admire it.
    
    I like SG a lot but we do seem to have a big dog waste problem.
    
    Best
    
    Robot
62. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeDec 17th 2008

     

    Hello Robot.

63. • CommentAuthormatt
    • CommentTimeDec 17th 2008

     
    Dōmo arigatō misutā Robotto!
64. • CommentAuthorErwin
    • CommentTimeDec 24th 2008

     
    Me again,
    
    Just posted my de-lurk message at the other new visitors place to find that this end would probably have been more appropriate. To sum up what I wrote there: I have been living (renting) in Marquis Road since mid November, am nice and very funny. Much merriness to everyone too.
65. • CommentAuthor_q
    • CommentTimeDec 31st 2008

     
    hello everyone!
    
    I'm another long time lurker... I signed up because I need a plumber (or preferably self taught cash in hand fixer upper). I used to live on SGR itself above Chryssos DIY until this year when I moved north to Holly Park, bottom of Crouch Hill. Chryssos DIY used to be my favourate shop in the whole world.. I'm also keen to see what goes into the new shop, there've been quite a few changes recently, haven't there?
    
    Anyway just thought I'd say hi.
66. • CommentAuthorShaunG
    • CommentTimeJan 1st 2009

     
    Welcome _q, and Happy New Year. How would you be pronouncing that? (or is it a smiley of you with your tongue out and one eye?)
67. • CommentAuthorphantom_user
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009 edited

     
    Hello everyone!
    
    I've rather given my name away in my username so I'll skip that bit..
    
    I will be moving from Tufnell Park to (the lower end of) Ferme Park Road next month.
    
    My impressions of Stroud Green so far have been formed entirely through two evening visits and Google, so I'm hoping that I haven't made a rash decision and that all the nice things I have heard are true.
    
    I'm particularly interested to find out about -
    
    - The library on Stapleton Hall Road (is it any good?)
    
    - The overland from Harringay to Moorgate (quicker than the tube for getting to the City?)
    
    - Travelling back to SG late at night (what are the best options?)
    
    - Food shopping alternatives to Tesco (Woody's...? Really..?)
    
    - Nice pubs (a smaller version of The Old Dairy would do nicely..)
    
    - Harringay/Haringey (so good they named it twice?)
    
    - Ferme Park Road (is it acceptable to pronounce this in an Inspector Clouseau accent?)
    
    I'm sure you've covered all of these exhaustively elsewhere so I'll have a look around.
    
    Bye for now.
68. • CommentAuthorGlyn
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009

     

    Hi Jamie,

    I think you've made a wise choice.

    On a couple of your points:

    • Harringay to Moorgate takes about 17 mins from memory, so is infinitely preferable to the tube. It can get remarkably crowded in rush hour though.

    • Travelling back to SG at night - depends how late, but the W3 bus is your friend up until about midnight as it goes from Finsbury Park station directly to Ferme Park Road. See various threads re: how bloody long the drivers keep you waiting in the cold. Various night buses run up and down Seven Sisters Road and a few via Hornsey Road.

    Tosscat will probably be along shortly to tell you about the Nicholas Nickleby pub (I've never been in) compared to the Old Dairy.

69. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeJan 12th 2009

     

    The NN's not all that in comparison with the Dairy - handy if you're waiting for a Firezza take out or waiting for a bus, but that's about it. Iwant to like it more, but it's just not doing it for me really

    I think you're after the Noble.

70. • CommentAuthormapsa
    • CommentTimeJan 12th 2009

     

    I've only been in the Nick once - while friendly enough, it really didn't smell nice. If you want a scruffy boozer full of old men with dogs, and you don't want it to smell like an unholy combination of stale beer, dust, sweat and toilet, I'd go for the Harringay Arms over the hill instead.

    And no-one seems to have mentioned that the Londis over the road is your alternative to Tesco's.

71. • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeJan 12th 2009

     

    The HA is my favourite!

72. • CommentAuthorunderscore_cue
    • CommentTimeJan 16th 2009

     
    Hi
    
    I'm the member previously known as _q, to make things clearer I'm now using this much harder to misread username.
    
    The old name asn't going to be used anymore ayway, but its not a smiley and I don't want anyone to think of me "with your tongue out and one eye" (ShaunG). I don't mind abbreviating my name as Q, q, or _q
    
    I 'm happy for people to call me 'Qoppa' after the greek letter too, because it sounds like 'copper' and I like to fantasise that I'm a grisly rogue copper who plays by his own rules, but gets RESULTS.
    
    Just wanted to clear that up. I'm still looking for a plumber.
    
    btw jamie, I registered at the stapleton hall road library when I first moved to the area.. Its not great but I did find stuff I wanted to read.
    
    I agree about the noble - its smaller, and better than the old dairy. As a rogue copper I would say YES it is most def acceptable to say ferme park road in an inspector cluseau accent.
    
    As you say ferme you have to not only imagine its the french word ferme and not the name of a road in Enlgland but you also have to imagine a farmyard with chickens running around clucking etc. as this makes the 'R' sound much more correct.
    
    If anyone pronounces it 'Firm park road' you have to make a little scoffing noise with your breath (written as 'pah!' I believe)
    
    To clear up the Harringay/Haringey confusion: Harringay is the name of the 'town', Haringey the borough. So Harringay is to Haringey as Camden Town is to Camden - or as New York city is to New York State.
    
    What makes this more complicated is that Wood Green is the administrative headquarters of the borough of Haringey, but then the Hague is the seat of the Dutch government but everyone knows Amsterdam is the capital, so there should be no confusion really.
    
    The extra 'R' in Harringay is to indicate the silent 'H'. You pronounce it 'ARRinGaaaay', eg. "Yeah mate i'm on the ARRinGaaay Ladda."
    
    Wheras Haringey includes Crouch End and part of Highgate so its pronounced with the 'H' aspirated.
73. • CommentAuthormarkpack
    • CommentTimeJan 16th 2009

     
    Plumber - it's a while since I've used him, but Pete Johans (020) 8368 5024 was very good and I've also used the Handyman service 0800 426 396 for small stuff.
74. • CommentAuthorunderscore_cue
    • CommentTimeJan 16th 2009

     
    Thanks markpack thats just what I need.
75. • CommentAuthormatt
    • CommentTimeJan 18th 2009

     
    great post queuey!
76. • CommentAuthorprincess_l
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2009

     
    Hello all!
    
    I'm Princess L. Been living in the area for nearly two years now (yerk!). Posted my first post today - a proud moment.
    
    I love Hard as Nailz, Ariana's and Front Room yet am well confused by the pancake house.
    
    :D
77. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2009

     
    We are Ninja

    Hello p_l. Congratulations on your first post. I'm very proud of you.

    I think the pancake place is well confusing too, but we live in strange times.

78. • CommentAuthorunderscore_cue
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2009

     
    Hi princess_l, good to see this forum grow
    
    Thanks matt, and I like queuey.
79. • CommentAuthorprincess_l
    • CommentTimeJan 28th 2009

     
    What a lovely welcome :)
80. • CommentAuthorminou
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2009

     
    I've just joined so a tidy bonjour to everyone. I moved to London two years ago and have already lived in three houses - all in SG, for it is marvellous.
    
    I'm now on Hanley Rd with my mildly aggressive cat called Minou and two flatmates.
    
    I can pretty much guarantee that if you're walking your dog in the street and a girl greets (or at the very least grins widely) at the darling dog but maybe forgets to look at you on the other end of the lead - that's me...
81. • CommentAuthorles08
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2009

     
    Hello there everyone - I'm Les from Hanley Road. Lived on this road for over ten years. Love the area and love the site. I'm Irish, have a son (born in Archway) and a Norwegian wife called Aud. You've probably seen me around and given me a wide berth. Which is wise.
82. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2009

     
    We are Ninja

    Hello Les,

    Awesome, slightly menacing intro there. Welcome. Why would we have given you a wide berth?

83. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2009

     

    Hello Minou & Les,

    Both on Hanley Road! Minou, feel free to say hello to plum any time you see us - I hardly ever look at the owner either so won't be offended.

84. • CommentAuthorles08
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    Hello Minou and Lucy and of course Andy. I don't have a dog (does that mean i get completely blanked by all and sundry on the street?) but i do have a massively dysfunctional cat. Hope you're all doing well.
85. • CommentAuthordamok
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    dear all,
    
    i've been meaning to join up for a while so i can answer some of the contructive critisisms and whitterings often posted about the old dairy. yes i am the manager, i love the old dairy and i love stroud green (i like to pretend its a bit like living in 1970's new york) and i'm happy to field any questions you may have about the pub... i'll try to address some of the negative points i've seen written (often they seem strangly hatefull! we're not that bad are we??).
    
    i've been here since april with my wife and our new baby boy (born 4 months ago at the whittington)... met lots of lovely people, seen the celebrity underbelly (alan carr, justin lee collins and catherine tate were in for lunch the other day... and yes, simon pegg and his miniture schnauzer do drink in here on a regular basis even though we're obviously not as niche and cool as the noble).
    
    please say hello when you pop in for a pint!
86. • CommentAuthorBridget
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    Hello Damok,
    
    Welcome. Congratulations on the birth of your son, I had mine at the Whittington too and Im having my second there. Its very hard at the beginning! Joe had colic for ages. It has got a lot easier now
    
    I havent been to The Dairy for ages as I dont get out much anymore but Im looking forward to a friends afternoon 'do' there in a few weeks time!
    
    Will say hello!
    
    All the best,
    
    Bridget
87. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    We are Ninja

    Hi Damok,

    Part of this is the internet - people are full-on in a way that they would never dare be in real life. And if you think you get a hard time, try reading the Front Room Cafe thread....

    Well done for outing yourself too. Almost nobody else on this site would admit to who they really are (apart from Councillor Richard Watts and all he's good for is spoiling the end of The Wire).

88. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     

    Hi Damok,

    Didn't know you let dogs into the Dairy! Yippee.

    Lucy

89. • CommentAuthorCllr Richard Watts
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009 edited

     
    I can do more than just spoil The Wire you know.
    
    Name another programme and I'll see if I can spoil the ending for that as well.
90. • CommentAuthorReg
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    Hello peeps,
    
    This is my first post although I have been reading the various threads for a while. I moved to Corbyn Street with the girlf in June and haven't looked back. Although these Victorian houses are freeeezing in the winter. Ill fitting windows and doors might have character but are not very practical.
    
    We like the Old Dairy although also feel the service could be better. We were there the Monday of the 'big snow', were at the bar with only a couple of other people and it took so long to get served we nearly left. The bar is one of the better things about the area though. Also love PapaG, Chip shop on Tollington, Ariana, Petek and we want to like N4 but don't think they have got it right (again). Noble is a bit expensive, but seems to be busy anyway. Girlf feels quite safe (although I can't help feeling the street lights could be better). Like the resurfaced roads. And the Parkland Walk. Hornsey Road seems to be a rough diamond - I get a good £6 haircut on Bavaria (Costas) and we got a great carpet fitted by Hornsey Carpets.
    
    On the whole, a great place to be. Cllr Watts, next on list of things to do is sort out the schools so we don't have to move away...
91. • CommentAuthordamok
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2009

     
    hi reg... the day of the 'big snow' caught us with our pants down! we had one member of staff on and me all day until the cavalry (well, 2 other members of staff) came in at 6pm... my dad had just arrived from canada and was having to collect glasses and clear tables!!
    
    sorry for the slow service - we were playing catch up until later on in the night... crazy day!!
    
    lucy - doctor nick (the local vet) is bringing me some new dog bowls for their water - feel free to ask at the bar.
92. • CommentAuthorColette
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2009

     
    If you can guarantee an assortment of dogs for me to fawn over, I'll definitely become a regular!
93. • CommentAuthorcharis
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2009

     
    Hello, hello! My first post has actually been on the thread about Petek- mainly because I got a bit excited about food, and went a bit topsy turvy.
    
    So a proper introduction! My name's Charis, I live on Hanley with the boyf and two slightly retarded cats. I've been here for about 2 years now, dragging the lad here due to my best friend being down the road (hehehe poor boy), and completely think of the area now as home. We're currently on the hunt to rent a one bedroom flat as soon as pos, and have gradually whittled our way from Finsbury Park, Crouch End or Muswell Hill, to Finsbury Park or Crouch End, and now Finsbury Park, Crouch End, at a push.
    
    I love the community aspect of it here- and have only just discovered this online community, which is fantastic.
    
    Anyway, that's probably a fair amount from me for now, but I will be merrily commenting away on threads, trying to get my opinion out whenever possible! ;)
94. • CommentAuthorLucy
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2009

     

    damok - Great! The lovely doctor Nick put our dog back together after a car accident (I take it he's from Dragon?).

95. • CommentAuthorBernie
    • CommentTimeFeb 21st 2009

     

    I was in the Dairy a few days after the big snow, and although it was very very very cold indeed (inside and out), the pumpkin soup and broad bean and bacon linguini was very very yummy. I will return.

    What time does it close on a Saturday, maybe I'll go for my birthday?

96. • CommentAuthorbecky
    • CommentTimeMar 8th 2009

     
    I've just moved in with my boyf, who is on this site as "Ian" (not his real name). For the first part of our relationship I was hopeful to persuade him to re-locate to Highbury Fields, but was not successful. Turns out this place called Stroud Green is rather nice. Things I like about living here are:
    1. Finsbury Park station - having two tube lines is so much better than one, and you can usually get a seat, unless you are silly enough to travel at the peak of rush hour.
    2. Surprisingly good restaurants - Dotori, Petek, Cats, Pappagone
    3. Good pubs too - The Noble is my favourite. Old Dairy is fine, but too many tables are cold due to drafts from the door!
97. • CommentAuthorlizzieN2
    • CommentTimeApr 1st 2009

     
    Hi Bernie, I'm the assistant at the Dairy - Damon has gone to run one of our other pubs - The Penbrooke in Earls Court. The Dairy is open 'til 1 am Friday & Saturday. Thank you for the compliments!
98. • CommentAuthorandy
    • CommentTimeApr 1st 2009

     
    We are Ninja

    Hi Bernie - What did Damon do wrong to be sent to Earls Court????

99. • CommentAuthorlizzieN2
    • CommentTimeApr 1st 2009

     
    Haha, nothing: As one of the most experienced general managers in the company Damon has gone to run a recently opened pub - don't worry, The Dairy is in good hands!
100. • CommentAuthordamok
     • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2009

      
     Yes thank you Lizzie - I have indeed been asked to sprinkle a bit of magic in earls court, I live in Stroud green though! My aura can still be felt in the dairy and I'll take credit for all things good (Easter weekend is going to be amazing) but I'm no longer to blame for anything that goes horribly wrong!! I feel that I've left the dairy a lot better than I found it - still need a quiz though.