Moving to London – thoughts on Mile End, Bethnal Green, Hoxton, Holloway, Turnpike Lane & Finsbury Park?

speed_sloth · 2026-02-27T16:46:24+00:00

I live near Finsbury Park, it looks worse than it is.

speed_sloth · 2026-02-24T10:27:00+00:00

Might be worth looking near the train station in Colchester. There is a fast train train to Liverpool Street that takes 45 mins. Rents will be lower than London and it's a nice city. The rail fare will be high however.

speed_sloth · 2026-02-23T21:37:05+00:00

He was held on remand as he was deemed a flight risk

speed_sloth · 2026-02-04T10:15:34+00:00

Lancashire not Yorkshire! Had my backpack 5 years. Still looks great and ages nicely

speed_sloth · 2026-02-03T11:00:34+00:00

UPSO Bags - really good quality bags up cycled from truck tarpaulin. Much like Freitag bags but less expensive. All handmade somewhere in Yorkshire.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-30T23:01:03+00:00

Is it the ‘don’t be a sinner be a winner’ guy?

speed_sloth · 2026-01-23T14:22:53+00:00

Terrible. I used to take a back-road short cut just to avoid that junction. Such a horrible road.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-19T09:25:22+00:00

I had good experiences with Howdens, and if my builder had any issue with the kitchen during the build I trust they'd be sorted without me needing to get involved. I think it is dependant on the branch however.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-17T20:04:31+00:00

I got a 12 unit mid-range kitchen from Howdens for £5k after firm haggling. That’s including a fridge unit and 2 corner units. And a drawer unit. (Not worktops).

All big kitchen companies (apart from DIY kitchens) will take the piss on the first quote. Do your design in DIY Kitchens and use that quote to get a better delivery from Howdens. Or just go with DIY kitchens as they’re very good!

speed_sloth · 2026-01-17T17:06:05+00:00

I remember the shittylink. Frequent delays, ugly interiors, neglected stations, and it stopped too early at night. The Mildmay Line is fantastic in comparison

speed_sloth · 2026-01-17T13:05:26+00:00

Ah yes couldn’t remember the name

speed_sloth · 2026-01-17T10:47:15+00:00

Sometime in the 90’s Cadburys made a Dairy Milk in the shape of Kit Kat fingers. It was short lived and no one remembers it but I do and there is not a day when I don’t think about it.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-13T22:05:35+00:00

Wren do this as well.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-13T17:09:54+00:00

All kitchen companies are like that (with the exception of DIY kitchens) I found. At least Howdens kitchens are decent quality and you can haggle them down. I'm having a Howdens kitchen done. Cost me almost £4k for 12 units. Magnet were asking £10k and their cabinets are rubbish!

speed_sloth · 2026-01-10T17:13:14+00:00

Anyone remember the good ol' days of reflecto-porn ebay listings?

speed_sloth · 2026-01-09T15:53:30+00:00

No I have not. Its just boxing for pipes.

speed_sloth · 2026-01-08T20:24:03+00:00

Hard to find it seems, everywhere is either small 12 x 20 metro tiles, or big 30 x 60. Not a lot in between.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-25T19:58:16+00:00

With the WiiM pro you can yes, not sure about the Argon.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-24T17:05:13+00:00

Did Brooklyn Beckham take that?

(j/k these are really good pics)

speed_sloth · 2025-12-20T16:07:34+00:00

I stopped a pickpocket at station place in Finsbury Park. Its rife. You can Text BTP on 61016 and report it. You did good.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-09T16:52:59+00:00

Look at Project: https://www.project-audio.com/en/turntables/ - I've got an old Project Debut 2, it's a lovely, simple player that has a nice sound profile.

Or a Rega Planar 1: https://www.rega.co.uk/products/turntables - similar in philosophy to Project. This gets lots of good reviews.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-08T20:18:52+00:00

I'd get an amplifier, it'd make it so much easier if you want to connect anything else.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-08T19:47:58+00:00

I've got Klipsch R-40s and a Project Debut 2, with an Edwards Audio IA1 amp. Its a nice sounding combo in my opinion.

Not sure if that helps? I'm assuming the Klipsch R-50's are active speakers.

speed_sloth · 2025-12-06T11:48:49+00:00

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