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NEVER go to asupermarket opening..
sazzybum
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,,if you don't have full body armour handy!
I live in a very small town on the outskirts of Inverness, and Sainsburys opened a store here this morning. As I'm on holiday from work this week-I thought 'hey I'll take a meander over, see what's happening'
NEVER again!!!
The lilac hair brigade were out in force, with their elbows like razor blades fighting over their voucher for a pound off a pork chop or some such nonsense! They worked in flipping pairs, blocking off aisles with their trolleys/scooters at either end.
They were giving out blinis (sp?) with strawberries and cream-could I get near them? No chance 'Oooh Mary-c'mere they've got free stuff' *proceeds to grab a handful*
The butcher counter looked ok-so I decided to purchase some lamb chops for tonights dinner. Got a trolley rammed up my arris and told in no uncertain terms that I was taking FAR too long because 'I need to get that bit of oxtail for my soup' :eek:
Of course- with it being the school holidays, there were the usual hordes of mothers with 6 kids-all screaming blue murder because the oldies had nicked all the blinis! I know it was my own fault for going to the opening, and I could have sauntered over later-but thought after all the fanfare I'd see what the crack was...least it taught me something- to just keep doing my shopping online!
And..breathe.......:p
I live in a very small town on the outskirts of Inverness, and Sainsburys opened a store here this morning. As I'm on holiday from work this week-I thought 'hey I'll take a meander over, see what's happening'
NEVER again!!!
The lilac hair brigade were out in force, with their elbows like razor blades fighting over their voucher for a pound off a pork chop or some such nonsense! They worked in flipping pairs, blocking off aisles with their trolleys/scooters at either end.
They were giving out blinis (sp?) with strawberries and cream-could I get near them? No chance 'Oooh Mary-c'mere they've got free stuff' *proceeds to grab a handful*
The butcher counter looked ok-so I decided to purchase some lamb chops for tonights dinner. Got a trolley rammed up my arris and told in no uncertain terms that I was taking FAR too long because 'I need to get that bit of oxtail for my soup' :eek:
Of course- with it being the school holidays, there were the usual hordes of mothers with 6 kids-all screaming blue murder because the oldies had nicked all the blinis! I know it was my own fault for going to the opening, and I could have sauntered over later-but thought after all the fanfare I'd see what the crack was...least it taught me something- to just keep doing my shopping online!
And..breathe.......:p
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sounds like most sainsburys stores during the summe holidays lol
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You should have been to the opening of Primark in Oxford Street! Even seasoned rugby player friends of mine found it hard work!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-446932/The-battle-Primark-3-000-customers-force-way-new-store.htmlThe best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.0 -
I expected to come back with dinner..not a bruised behind though...;)
The town I live in only had an expensive co-op before, so I guess they needed to see if 'Deep Heat' and blue rinses were any cheaper in Sainsburys...:pRuaridh Armstrong-missing since 05/11/11. Come home old boy-we miss you x
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welshbookworm wrote: »You should have been to the opening of Primark in Oxford Street! Even seasoned rugby player friends of mine found it hard work!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-446932/The-battle-Primark-3-000-customers-force-way-new-store.html
Whoah!!..lol
Although this lot would have given them a run for their money methinksRuaridh Armstrong-missing since 05/11/11. Come home old boy-we miss you x
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