B&Q WARNING NOTICE

Thanks Steve. I know several forumites have Remote plug sets.

Yes I picked that up a couple of days ago Richard. I think Amazon, Argos et al, have gradually worn away their customer base. I have not visited a Toys ‘R ‘Us store since 21 yo and 19 yo grandbrats were small. Last time I did, the Lincoln store was not helped by a really snooty, know-all sales pillock person. I wanted a V-Tech ‘laptop’ for both of them. He tried to sell me the most expensive one, way above their ages. I finally bought them one each in a city centre local store.

Having said that, retail forces strike again: lots of jobs at risk. Probably some vulture Venture Capitalist will buy the wreckage and strip the bones.

” Arrogant staff and a stupid layout. ” Exactly my experience Nolan, but I hope some of the staff have learned some humility for the next jobs I hope they get.

Another US import bites the dust.

Come to Louth Richard, we have lots of ‘little’ shops which sell some really nice products. The problem is that the prices, especially in the clothing shops, are far from ‘little’. Ther are also currently more Charity shops than I have seen even in Grimsby (maybe 5x the size) The town is also going all out as a Market Town, to be a Food Town. As quickly as a shop closes, someone opens it as a cafe or restaurant. Thai, Indian, Spanish (2 of) Italian, Greek, Turkish and several older places serving British staples, that have been here since Boudicca lost her appetite. Pub food as well, although one place has had 5 different closures and New managements. A couple of Chips With Everything’s, rounds it off. And the best Fish ‘n ‘chip shop for miles.

Anything in the Clothes department for us, means a Grimsby trip. A good meal is the country restaurant, on the A157 Mablethorpe road* where my granddaughter works. Her BF is moving her down to South Lincs: Market Deeping, which is too far to go for a meal. She will not be gone for long, before her brother has her (larger) room. She seems to think that she can move out and keep the room. There may be trouble ahead….

*Waggon and Horses, South Reston. Great food, always packed.

No Richard I think it may join the Norwegian Blue Parrot, after pining for the Fjords a bit.