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[Susi]

Ghetto? I'm sorry I have to laugh. Portobello Road is a fruit and veg market at one end and antiques on the other. Last time I checked markets weren't meant to look like the fecking Hilton.

Also I'm guessing you're not used to living in an area where there's all types of nationalities and people from different walks of life. If you want 'ghetto' go down to Brixton or even Hackney. Some parts of North London could even be considered 'ghetto'.

I remember when Zimma first came to my area, he called it a 'Black' area because not only was the Notting Hill carnival held here, but back in Whitton there wasn't a single black family to found within the whole residential area. I just find it funny how people can be ignorant and naive at the same time.
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[MIKEY B]

Well I meant when I was 14 and when you have a board that is more expensive than everything else you own!!!

Probably not that scary now, and I grew up around Catford, Lewisham and New Cross, which are all relatively dodgy areas. I also visit a mate of mine who lives in Hackney not far from the Murder Mile which is also notoriously Dodgy!!

Not saying this was a race thing because I have been mugged by Black boys and white boys when I was growing up

As for a ghetto there isn't a single one in London. The pub where I used to drink in Lewisham was also the Local for half of So Solid crew and I have to laugh every time when I see them on telly saying that they grew up in the Ghetto. I mean it's a dodgy area but you dont get shot for your shoes/trainers for Christ's sake!!

I must say that it helped me to be as streetwise as I am now growing up in these areas.

Mike.
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[Susi]

Mikey, I think they mean the UK version of ghetto.
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Sometimes, I like to think I'm 'spe-cial'.

[MIKEY B]

well I knew that but have you seen Boyz in the Hood??
I know it's a film, but does give an insight into what REAL ghetto's are like. Places like Compton and such. Where people would get shot just for wearing dodgy clothes.

The most you get in Lewisham now days is a few mental patients or drunks starting fights with their reflections at bus shelters

Mike.
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Yamaha XS 650 Hardtail bobber