[Fangio]

Life is too short for Asda....at any price!

[Ferryman]

LewisT, on 13 February 2012 - 17:17 PM, said:

I believe there is truth behind this one.

A friend of mine works for Frosts. Staff there were told two weeks ago that they would be closing down by the end of the year, along with Minelco who occupy the large site behind and to the east of Frosts, in order to make way for Morrisons and housing.

Apparently a number of surveyors and architects have been visiting over recent months drawing together plans for a planning application to be submitted to ADC shortly.

My brother works for frosts and they havent been told anything.

[Chavster]

Fangio, on 28 February 2012 - 18:31 PM, said:

Life is too short for Asda....at any price!

A tin of heinz soup, is a tin of heinz soup.

£1 here, 50p over there!

[thermo]

richard, on 28 February 2012 - 18:21 PM, said:

But if they were not there 'singly' representing 'us' others, then I would be there with other half doubling up on your congestion misery!

Besides I can't stand all those old OAP duffers barking ones heels with their trolley.

but you are one you silly old wrinkly codger

[Tricky Dicky]

Billium, on 28 February 2012 - 15:51 PM, said:

Whoever builds what, I have three ideas that would make it a winner :- 1) A childrens play area, where the little Darlings could be left to burn off energy and not get in the way of people wishing to do the job the intended "shop". 2) A child free Evening, where Parents would be banned from taking their Little Angels into the store. 3) A pensioner free evening, pensioners have all week to shop, but they insist on going at the weekend, they then meet up with other old farts, huddle together, block the aisles and get in the way. Why can't they and other people who want to natter just agree to finnish their shopping, then meet up in the Coffee shop whey they can gossip to their hearts content. You can probably gather, I am not a keen shopper and only get forced to go when Memsaab isn't feeling well.

I tend to find that the people who stand around talking and blocking the aisles, completely oblivious to anyone else, would not be included in your exclusion lists.

[green angel]

Tricky Dicky, on 29 February 2012 - 12:50 PM, said:

I tend to find that the people who stand around talking and blocking the aisles, completely oblivious to anyone else, would not be included in your exclusion lists.

I agree, they are mothers with pushchairs ( Mothers is meant as mothers in this case)

[Fangio]

Chavster, on 28 February 2012 - 21:39 PM, said:

A tin of heinz soup, is a tin of heinz soup.

£1 here, 50p over there!

Certainly but I was thinking more of the ambience

[Fangio]

green angel, on 29 February 2012 - 16:13 PM, said:

I agree, they are mothers with pushchairs ( Mothers is meant as mothers in this case)

The only way to deal with supermarkets is as if it were a military operation.
Have a clear objective and precise exit plan.
Go in fast, take no prisoners, and leave - sharpish!
No faffing

[Ferryman]

My Mistake, my Brother was informed two weeks ago that Frosts are considering moving the car parts section next to McDonalds.

Cant foresee ADC allowing a supermarket there though as it would involve permanent gridlock in the High St with the massive increase in traffic.

[ADD2]

Fangio, on 01 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

The only way to deal with supermarkets is as if it were a military operation.
Have a clear objective and precise exit plan.
Go in fast, take no prisoners, and leave - sharpish!
No faffing

This is very similar to my Christmas shopping Plan B. Plan A is of course to delegate.

[PeterW]

[quote name='Ferryman' date='01 March 2012 - 07:25 AM' timestamp='1330586703' post='45206']
My Mistake, my Brother was informed two weeks ago that Frosts are considering moving the car parts section next to McDonalds.

Does that mean on the Halfords site - or are Halfords taking over Frosts ?
Or are McDonals closing due to pending competition from KFC

[green angel]

[quote name='PeterW' date='01 March 2012 - 15:09 PM' timestamp='1330614580' post='45220']

Ferryman, on 01 March 2012 - 07:25 AM, said:

Or are McDonals closing due to pending competition from KFC

I love KFC when are they coming.

[Chavster]

Fangio, on 01 March 2012 - 01:39 AM, said:

Certainly but I was thinking more of the ambience

Ah yeah, there is that.

Interestingly, I've noticed that people seem a bit more "smiley" in Asda than compared to my old haunts. God knows why.

Either way, I`ve also taken to wearing headphones and listening to quite loud music as I thrash around supermarkets.

If nothing else, it muffles the complaints from the people who I barge out of the way.

[Nick]

KFC could move into the old Subway store, it's been empty for a while, or that mysterious sandwich shop 'Noels' that has never really opened to Joe public but seems to be operating behind closed doors (and masked windows)

[PeterW]

Nick, on 02 March 2012 - 19:41 PM, said:

KFC could move into the old Subway store, it's been empty for a while, or that mysterious sandwich shop 'Noels' that has never really opened to Joe public but seems to be operating behind closed doors (and masked windows)

Quite a few empty shelves in Tescos on Friday night. Asked the checkout girl if Tescos were downsizing and moving to the Green Jacket site, before going the same was Woolworths in a few years time.

[Gerry Impey]

richard, on 28 February 2012 - 11:19 AM, said:

Pulls pin and counts to three, lobs and dons tin hat!

Morrisons in Lincoln , are cheaper than Sainsbury, Asda, Tesco, you need to speak Jockanese.
only one place slightly cheaper Aldi.

[Trotters]

richard, on 28 February 2012 - 18:21 PM, said:

Besides I can't stand all those old OAP duffers barking ones heels with their trolley.

What about the ones who lay across the top of their trolley's drooling through the wire mesh as they scuff their toecaps shunting the damn things around the aisles.

[PaulOckenden]

Trotters, on 04 March 2012 - 12:00 PM, said:

What about the ones who lay across the top of their trolleys

Drives me mad! It's like they are too lazy to walk properly! They certainly aren't in control of their vehicle!

P.

[Cheese Rolls]

PaulOckenden, on 04 March 2012 - 13:06 PM, said:

Drives me mad! It's like they are too lazy to walk properly! They certainly aren't in control of their vehicle!

P.

I agree - there I have said it. Paul I am with you on this one, bloody slouchers.

[thermo]

God it must be enjoyable going shopping with you lot. If its so bloody horrible dont go to a supermarket, much nicer at the local shops.

By the way who will I be winding up when I shoot down the aisle resting on the trolley shouting wheeeee!