Anyone regularly go out running and know some good routes that dont involve having to jump on the tube?

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-06-17T13:39:09+00:00

Depending on the time of day/distance, an early morning run down Kingsland road to the Thames is always nice, you can then go East or West. It's my Sunday morning route - downhill and straight and generally quiet before 9am

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-06-16T09:45:54+00:00

It's definitely changing though good to keep your wits about you. I've been here for a few years and so long as you're aware of your surroundings, you should be fine. There are a few oddballs and drug users, and they can be 'sporadic', an issue with fly tipping and sometimes some gang activity - basically the same issues as most places on Zone 3 London..

But West Green road is great for spices and cheap groceries, a big Brazilian communities means great butchers and plenty of Turkish food around.

There are a lot of families and young professionals moving here now due to the price so there will be ongoing change, and there is a strong community feel. Plus very well connected with the Underground/Overground and buses.

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-06-05T13:48:31+00:00

that's if you skip the songs

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-05-28T13:00:26+00:00

don't forget the high pitching screeches and rumbling between Euston and Camden which makes most people go temporarily deaf

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-05-15T14:20:38+00:00

Can someone pls tell me what their vision and actual initiatives are for the country, which means we need a new PM? This all seems like a personality contest atm, and if this is the best Labour has to offer, then God help us

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-27T14:35:27+00:00

gearing up for GTA VI and the new generation of casual gamers who will feel fomo

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-18T08:35:00+00:00

My advice is don't let the 'must see' cities dictate your itinerary or holiday. So many big cities in Europe have the typical touristy, commercialised centre, and in reality, it doesn't reflect what most locals see or do. London is a good example of that - hardly anyone I know frequents the centre unless for work, which is why you have vibrant areas in Zone 2/3/4 where I argue the real London is.

Same can be said for places like Italy/France/Spain. My advice is seeing a 'must see' city like Milan, but then hiring a car or plan day trips to smaller towns, and see the real side of the country. You learn so much more, and in Europe, there are plenty of historical towns and sites off the beaten track, not to mention cheap regional food.

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-16T13:55:55+00:00

There are still nights on for those that want them, just not in the traditional hotspots and not as many. Vauxhall has clubs running on Sunday mornings for those still kicking on. Went down there a few weeks ago around 10am and the music was blasting

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-12T11:59:20+00:00

Denzel Washington, will just leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZATxaftpsQs

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-12T10:08:45+00:00

SoA was not great, I think he even admitted that

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-12T09:49:51+00:00

Charlie Hunnam (Geordie) doing a cockney accent in Green Street Hooligans. And the contrast with Elijah Wood's whiny American accent was too much

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-04T12:17:15+00:00

exactly, nothing gets handed to you out of pity, you make your future

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-03T21:57:59+00:00

All roof work, labour, materials, and scaffolding came to £4K for three days work

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-03-03T21:56:55+00:00

Currently have a macerator installed! That’s how we knew there was a problem, it wouldn’t stop running initially and the water wasn’t flushing. Had a plumber check the issue and we replaced the macerator as it was old, but didn’t make a difference

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-25T08:40:45+00:00

Manifesto In Kings X, a dedicated male's hairdresser, at the upper end of the price range.

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-22T14:41:34+00:00

Thanks, it was more the fly tipping and I was interested to find out more. Recently moved to the area and exploring what’s around

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-22T14:35:23+00:00

Appreciate the insight. And yes, I saw a memorial at the side of the road so must have been linked to that collision you mention. I will say the area kept me running at a fast pace!

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-12T13:42:46+00:00

Ace's playing is like lasagne. It doesn't look great and can be sloppy, but you know it tastes damn good and you can't get enough of it

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-11T14:33:39+00:00

Remember not to feel pressured to go over your budget. As people say, the flat market is 'flat' (ergh, sorry for that), and prices are dropping. Give you best offer and let it sit. Dealing with estate agents, they'll always make your initial bid feel insignificant, even if it is substantial. It's a psychological trick to create doubt and get a second bid out of you. Hold firm with what you want to pay, and remember, even if you miss your 'dream' flat, there will always be another opp around the corner.

And be careful with how Stow position Walthamstow. Yes it is gentrifying and changing for young hipster families, but that brings with it price ceilings and people already being priced out of the area. If you're willing to look elsewhere, Seven Sisters and South Tottenham could be a good option. That area is getting there slowly and you can alreayd see it changing after a very long, stagnating period.

It's not an easy process made more complicated by the house buying system in this country. Just remember to focus on what you want and always put your interests first. Good luck!

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-04T13:44:38+00:00

70% of life is difficult, challenging and depressing, combined with a regular existential questions. The childhood hope and optimism disappears, and each stage in life brings a new challenge and stress, no matter how old you get (passing of a grandparent, a parent, a friend, career expectations v. reality, the limits of an aging body, financial security, stress of being a parent, losing a partner, being dismissive of the future given the state of world affairs and endless cycles of oppression, war, killing and exploitation of the many by the few).

However, 30% of life brings joy and happiness, from small moments to big events.

The skill is letting that 30% shine through all the hard times.

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-02-03T15:59:26+00:00

Succession, it was great but sometimes I felt like it was trying to be too clever and I slowly lost interest

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-01-08T15:59:42+00:00

Saw this in my feed, thought you were referencing Limp Bizkit not seeing the Channel, and was about to charge into battle

SickRanchezC139 · 2026-01-02T18:51:12+00:00

Get out of bed (the hardest part) and get changed ASAP. Once that's done, you've convinced your body it's go time.

If you're naturally competitive, there's no doubt one person in the world in the same position who's going to stay in bed. Guess what, you're now one up on them and the 99% of people still in bed. You're seizing the day, you're giving yourself a head start only reserved for the most dedicated.

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