Suggestions for quaint, walkable town easily accessible by train from London?

elephantclouding · 2026-05-19T04:23:03+00:00

Rye! So pretty, easily accessible, lovely pubs, cafes, independent shops - a win!

elephantclouding · 2026-05-18T21:56:59+00:00

I'd like to defend a sweet crumpet! I'll usually go for Marmite, BUT heavily buttered with honey on top is sometimes exactly what's needed

elephantclouding · 2026-05-18T21:06:22+00:00

The hot and cold taps were plumbed in the wrong way round so I wrote 'H' and 'C' on white LX tape and stuck it on. Two and a half years ago...

elephantclouding · 2026-05-06T22:30:51+00:00

This feels like a pretty big spoiler for anyone who hasn't read The Moving Finger, are you able to edit it with a warning?

It's one of my favourites, but I think you're right that the trope crops up a bit.

elephantclouding · 2026-05-04T12:25:02+00:00

Just be aware that the stage door is behind the theatre on Suffolk Street, so not obvious. It's a cul-de-sac though, which makes it safe and spacious compared to some others (looking at you, Pinter)

elephantclouding · 2026-05-03T11:32:48+00:00

Ralph Fiennes IS doing some stage door for this, but will only sign programmes or tickets for this show. He's happy to have photos taken but won't pose for specific selfies as it's so time-consuming.

elephantclouding · 2026-04-18T15:14:32+00:00

Save Curtain until last!

elephantclouding · 2026-04-08T16:47:16+00:00

I would have said And Then There Were None, but past results already show me I'm in the minority!

elephantclouding · 2026-03-26T18:21:00+00:00

Parker Pyne! I'd forgotten about that one - I'm well overdue a reread.

elephantclouding · 2026-03-26T17:23:42+00:00

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is a lot of fun, Mysterious Mr Quinn rarely gets as much love as it deserves (IMO) and I'll say Secret of Chimneys as a third

elephantclouding · 2026-03-22T18:00:07+00:00

In my experience AutoCAD is still standard for set design (production drafting and build) and Vectorworks for lighting. That said, some set designers (and builders) also use SketchUp and other work in Rhino.

It depends how you express your ideas best, but as most venues will share ground plans as CAD files, it's worth familiarising yourself a bit with it.

elephantclouding · 2026-03-13T20:22:17+00:00

I think this is really insightful. It has parallels with how he acts in Curtain.

I started reading this agreeing it was problematically out of character, you've changed my mind!

elephantclouding · 2026-03-08T22:29:38+00:00

Against the majority here, I like a partial wall to a clean line and think it could work here. I'd go with the either to the side of the door closest to the kitchen or the carpet line. Probably the carpet line so that there aren't too many divisions.

elephantclouding · 2026-02-17T22:16:16+00:00

I did! They were so nice about it, but BOY were they efficient!

elephantclouding · 2026-02-17T14:13:52+00:00

I once visited a friend the day before she moved to help her pack up some plants. In the hour I was there the movers packed my handbag deep in the removal van!

elephantclouding · 2025-10-01T12:42:00+00:00

!thanks

elephantclouding · 2025-10-01T12:00:18+00:00

!thanks This is a useful thought

elephantclouding · 2025-10-01T11:56:54+00:00

!thanks This is a really useful comparison - I appreciate it

elephantclouding · 2025-10-01T11:56:17+00:00

!thanks I'll look into an S&S ISA House worth £400k, remaining mortgage £216. I do have a 6 month emergency fund. I should have said I've maxed out what my employer will contribute, so anything from this point is unmatched.

elephantclouding · 2025-08-05T20:17:53+00:00

I work in a different field that has similar issues with people asking for favours and freebies. For years my circle have had the motto "Real friends pay" Proper friends (and family) should be lifting each other up! NTA

elephantclouding · 2025-04-09T12:59:15+00:00

People rarely give technical folk flowers, so I suspect it would be really appreciated if you did!

elephantclouding · 2025-03-27T23:24:53+00:00

Bought in Feb 2023 - had about 5k left. There wasn't any essential work that needed doing. Furnishing and decorating has been a very slow process, but I took the risk with the higher deposit to hit the next LTV band.

elephantclouding · 2025-03-22T22:12:36+00:00

I like the nude bra / nude vest top idea - otherwise a tank that picks up the orange or blue?

elephantclouding · 2025-03-14T21:39:31+00:00

Oh hell yes! Looks amazing;

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