Phew

fc123

mewbie wrote: »

Maybe there are that many young lads becaase they are unemployed, and fancy trying to nick something before the security has got its act together. What does it stock anyway? Haggis, kilts, and books on being a BTL millionaire.

Naughty Scottish stereotypes not allowed.

lostinrates

lynzpower wrote: »

I was there a few months ago- a few empties.


The thing is Cabots is right next to the normal shopping centre, the streets all merge.Loads of those units were shut/ boarded.

At the end of the day, there are far too many retail units in this country anyone with eyes can see it. Id like to see them refuse any more planning permission for more we have plenty as it is.

agree with you though Carol the stuff we were looking at was tipping 285- now 175 - in good-ish ( for london) areas too.

:beer:

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I went once, and it wasn't very busy. I think part of the problem with Bristol for shopping is the Mall, way out west on the M5, has bigger shops than things in the central places. And the John Lewis is there. I was quite whoopdeedo about a local Harvey Nichols, but it reminded me of a department store equivalent of a Tesco Metro.

I also remember getting dispondant about things like Pat Val having become chains....all that stuff, Pat Val, Giraffe etc: its ok...but why go in Bristol rather than anywhere else: I like things that ar specific to a place, that have some indviduality and connection with the place they are in.

mewbie_2

fc123 wrote: »

Naughty Scottish stereotypes not allowed.

OK, OK. Trouble is I never go shopping, certainly not to a shopping centre place, so I don't really know what's inside these disgusting hell holes.

But here's a guess.

Shops in order as you walk in. They are all overpriced btw. The more 'designer' - the more overpriced. Stick a label on a pair of jeans and sell it to absolute idiots.

Shoes, jeans, lingerie, perfume, cameras, jeans, shoes, cafe, gadget shop.

Losing will to live.

More shoes, jeans, whatever, yawn.

I am out of there already. They don't have what I want. Or I gave up wanting it.

Oh and people. Fat, dirty, stinking, stupid, greedy, dead eyed, deader brained people.

I don't do a lot of shopping.

fc123

mewbie wrote: »

OK, OK. Trouble is I never go shopping, certainly not to a shopping centre place, so I don't really know what's inside these disgusting hell holes.

But here's a guess.

Shops in order as you walk in. They are all overpriced btw. The more 'designer' - the more overpriced. Stick a label on a pair of jeans and sell it to absolute idiots.

Shoes, jeans, lingerie, perfume, cameras, jeans, shoes, cafe, gadget shop.

Losing will to live.

More shoes, jeans, whatever, yawn.

I am out of there already. They don't have what I want. Or I gave up wanting it.

Oh and people. Fat, dirty, stinking, stupid, greedy, dead eyed, deader brained people.

I don't do a lot of shopping.

Obviously not.

Do you like shopping in a farmers market (for bread and pricey cheese)? Or a crafty type place or a foody deli type place or....or lush antiques shop?
Or do you hate shopping per se?

fc123

Graham_Devon wrote: »

Guys, you miss the point, it's frickin busy alright!

Bet Hamish wont be best pleased though, just look at all them people not buying aberdeen houses!

Well, he's not here so maybe he's there?

mewbie_2

fc123 wrote: »

Obviously not.

Do you like shopping in a farmers market (for bread and pricey cheese)? Or a crafty type place or a foody deli type place or....or lush antiques shop?
Or do you hate shopping per se?

I realise some shopping has to be done. Food, petrol, occasional electrical items or shudder.. clothes. I go with a clear idea of what I want, ignore virtually everything else on display and buy it. Object to get in and out like a military precision operation. I am not a browser.

On the rare occasions I buy something that wasn't on the list I feel guilty and dirty. Spending money does not make me feel good. This is a rare slip into anecdotal - it is why I am more popular when pretending to be someone else.

ess0two

Carol's world,please step away from the rose tinted glasses.

nollag2006

mewbie wrote: »

Re Nollag and his sudden concern for FTB's. What nonsense.

Not at all. I've always been concerned about mortgage availability for FTBs, as they are central to any recovery in the market.

I've noticed that they are coming back to the market at a great speed now, which is excellent news for house prices !!

:T

mewbie_2

nollag2006 wrote: »

Not at all. I've always been concerned about mortgage availability for FTBs, as they are central to any recovery in the market.

I've noticed that they are coming back to the market at a great speed now, which is excellent news for house prices !!

:T

Would you be equally concerned about high house prices?

fc123

SingleSue wrote: »

We had a new Peacocks open last Thursday...place was horrendously busy.

Not many buying stuff though.

Me and eldest went in...and came out empty handed.

That's because you have taste Sorry...fashion in joke..not nice..so pls don't be offended any MSE customers of Peacocks..they do good, affordable clobber...[STRIKE]made by 4p hour workers in Bangladesh[/STRIKE]