Johndoe Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Spent an hour in Asda (Fleetwood) when we went over.......................that was the deciding factor in "laying a few ghosts". Observed nearly every "speies" mentioned previously and even saw one teenage mum take a nappy from a full pack and head to the toilet with her (poor) snotty faced toddler. Agree about the taxis too................slap bang in the middle of town and yet the taxi rank was huge? whith at least 10 waiting taxis, despite a bus stop more or less at front door? As an aside, The only things that we found cheaper than here (my Oz locale), was beer and spirits and some fruits...................general groceries were around the same at the current exchange rate, so either we were in a parallel universe, or the constant complaints abouit grocery prices here, are incorrect....................in fact......................we found that a lot of meat, deli and fresh, was considerably dearer................the pay as you go phone for 5 quid was nice though./ I also found that Primark, a store often "bulled up" as cheap, was as dear, if not dearer, for clothes that looked and felt, like they'd come from a recycle bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well asda is cheaper than other supermarkets (bar lidls etc) so it was the best one to compare to. Whats the exchange rate now? Meat is sometimes cheaper on wanted down under in oz as well Spent an hour in Asda (Fleetwood) when we went over.......................that was the deciding factor in "laying a few ghosts". Observed nearly every "speies" mentioned previously and even saw one teenage mum take a nappy from a full pack and head to the toilet with her (poor) snotty faced toddler. Agree about the taxis too................slap bang in the middle of town and yet the taxi rank was huge? whith at least 10 waiting taxis, despite a bus stop more or less at front door? As an aside, The only things that we found cheaper than here (my Oz locale), was beer and spirits and some fruits...................general groceries were around the same at the current exchange rate, so either we were in a parallel universe, or the constant complaints abouit grocery prices here, are incorrect....................in fact......................we found that a lot of meat, deli and fresh, was considerably dearer................the pay as you go phone for 5 quid was nice though./ I also found that Primark, a store often "bulled up" as cheap, was as dear, if not dearer, for clothes that looked and felt, like they'd come from a recycle bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 If you haven't been you should visit Dumbarton Asda, christ you see some sights in there. Normally orange in colour and round in shape, rarely seen in the fruit and veg aisle I may add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Don't go in there very often but went in today.... Bloody Nora. I'm not being a snob or anything but I felt like I was on the set of old Jezza Kyle!!!! Prams, push chairs, Ugg boots (fakes with backs squashed down, tom sauce and chips fat splashed on them), and then- the 'creme de la creme'- PYJAMAS!!!!!!! FFS, whatever happened to at least getting dressed before going out???? I think people eat their dinner walking round there too literally off the shelfs.... If I was a psychologist, a dissertation on this may be quite an interesting subject...? Bold advertising, bright lights and screaming kids- In the words of Clarissa (the two fat ladies cook) 'PALACES OF PAIN'!:biglaugh: Oh dear, you're going to be in for a treat in Aus were people can nip to the shops and don't put any shoes on at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well asda is cheaper than other supermarkets (bar lidls etc) so it was the best one to compare to. Whats the exchange rate now? Meat is sometimes cheaper on wanted down under in oz as well I've never got my head around how they quote the exchange rate on here....................mainly because I couldn't be arsed not because I don't understand it......................it was started by one particular poster and seemed to be the yeard stick from there on in. I find it so much simple to look at the rate quoted in the news and apply that ie 54.6 pence buys a dollar and vice versa, (last time I looked)...............what could be easier when converting prices? I've posted meat prices before but here's a sample of what I bought last week for the freezer, without running around all over the place. Rump steak........6.99 kilo.................chicken breast...............5.99 kilo..............scotch beef filllet 9.99 kilo.............pork leg joints............3.49 kilo.............chicken drumsticks........1.99 kilo. For mince I buy whole rumps at 4.99 and mince it myself...............even with the fat trimmed, (which you've paid for), it's still on a par with supermarket prices but better quality. I freeze the fat until I've got a heap, then render it down at a later date into dripping................I cook it outside on the barbie burner as it can stink because it needs to be smoking before it breaks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yes I think meat sounds cheaper espesh steaks. Its nice to mince down your own meat....I dont have a mincer but I have started making stock :-) I've never got my head around how they quote the exchange rate on here....................mainly because I couldn't be arsed not because I don't understand it......................it was started by one particular poster and seemed to be the yeard stick from there on in. I find it so much simple to look at the rate quoted in the news and apply that ie 54.6 pence buys a dollar and vice versa, (last time I looked)...............what could be easier when converting prices? I've posted meat prices before but here's a sample of what I bought last week for the freezer, without running around all over the place. Rump steak........6.99 kilo.................chicken breast...............5.99 kilo..............scotch beef filllet 9.99 kilo.............pork leg joints............3.49 kilo.............chicken drumsticks........1.99 kilo. For mince I buy whole rumps at 4.99 and mince it myself...............even with the fat trimmed, (which you've paid for), it's still on a par with supermarket prices but better quality. I freeze the fat until I've got a heap, then render it down at a later date into dripping................I cook it outside on the barbie burner as it can stink because it needs to be smoking before it breaks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpo1971 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Asda is atrocious. There was a Morrissons near us and that was even worse. The food in Asda doesn't taste of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I've seen it at our local Sainsburys before I left just creeping in, it was just teenagers trying to prove a point I think though. To be honest nowadays I just think live and let live. Whilst I wouldn't do it myself life is too short to be offended, I tend to view things like that with amusement now. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Don't go in there very often but went in today.... Bloody Nora. I'm not being a snob or anything but I felt like I was on the set of old Jezza Kyle!!!! Prams, push chairs, Ugg boots (fakes with backs squashed down, tom sauce and chips fat splashed on them), and then- the 'creme de la creme'- PYJAMAS!!!!!!! FFS, whatever happened to at least getting dressed before going out???? I think people eat their dinner walking round there too literally off the shelfs.... If I was a psychologist, a dissertation on this may be quite an interesting subject...? Bold advertising, bright lights and screaming kids- In the words of Clarissa (the two fat ladies cook) 'PALACES OF PAIN'!:biglaugh: That will be the 'Walmart' influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 What about the check-out girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfndirt Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 And you think your average Coles, Woolies or Kmart is different in Australia???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think your find it's the area You lived in and not the supermarket . If you lived in a nicer area you may not see the kind of folk you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think your find it's the area You lived in and not the supermarket . If you lived in a nicer area you may not see the kind of folk you describe. Well yes, same could be said for Australia. Never seen anything like that but i've only lived in nice areas so who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcorners Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I see peeps in pyjamas out all the time here in Oz, in supermarkets, takeaways you name it. And often shoeless. I feel bad picking up takeaway on the way home from hockey or the gym with my sports gear on! Back in Cornwall we didn't have an Asda nearby, mainly Tescos, and don't remember seeing anything too crazy, just lots of Polish people! Although they preferred Tesco Extra as it had a dedicated Poland produce aisle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Well yes, same could be said for Australia. Never seen anything like that but i've only lived in nice areas so who knows I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylors4 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Love this thread, having worked in Coles now for 6 months, I can tell you, I have seen the good, the bad and the downright ugly! Over here people shop eating fast food in the store, when the finish they just place their empties on the shelf. They eat half the stores produce on their way around the shop too. People have been seen blatantly walking out with trolley loads of shopping, the general theft is shameful, people stuffing items down their pants, putting stuff straight into their bags and walking out. People walking around barefoot with very dirty feet, which is both a health hazard and a health and safety issue. I would love it if someone ran over their toes with a trolley just to teach them a lesson. Jezza Kyle eat your heart out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Wow I think we might have been at the same store! Young couple parked in a disabled space (even though it was browsing time so literally hundreds of spaces in the car park!), no blue badge and neither looked physically disabled. The female got out in what looked like pjs. Morons. That car parking spot plainly said Moron, not disabled. ASDA has about 20 of them.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I used to work in Asda as a Christmas temp before I started Uni to make some extra money and it was mad what you would see in there. We used to get transvestites coming in about 4 am I always thought it was sad that they felt they had to come in there because they felt so judged by people and didn't want to come in when it was busy. Got a lot of chavs but it was a store in a chavvy area... so expected lol x Sure the transvestites weren't coming in there at 4am because that was after their transvestite night out and was a decent time to shop CS? Doubt if your run of the mill trannie would be trouncing about in normal shopping hours. They probably dress in normal clothes during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 litter and lazy b.stards , two of my biggest gripes ....never mind pyjamas.......and my pet hate , blokes wearing unpolished shoes .....most things iam very easy going ......but wheres the self respect That's a touchy one Bunbury. Only shoes I wear that can be polished are some black ones I have for weddings and funerals. Had the same pair for years. Rest of the time it's bare feet, thongs or trainers.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't like the middle of the aisle talkers who expect the world to go around them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't like the middle of the aisle talkers who expect the world to go around them? Or people who obviously get to the shop with no idea of what they want to buy and then stand in the middle of the aisle asking their other half on the mobile, at the top of their voice, where's the KY jelly kept and do you want the one that glows in the dark.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The people who put things back in the wrong sections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yeah went to Noosa on holiday here and although people go shopping barefoot they kinda manage to pull it off, cause they have class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yeah went to Noosa on holiday here and although people go shopping barefoot they kinda manage to pull it off, cause they have class. At least it's warm and your feet aren't going to freeze. Go out quite often with no shoes on here. I used to when we went to Spain, Portugal, France and Greece too, just seemed more normal and acceptable in a warmer climate. No-one seemed to give a rats if you had shoes or not. Wouldn't dream of going without shoes in the UK, unless it was a quick trip to the bin, too dirty for one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Without wanting to start a whole debate on the benefits system, based on one tongue in cheek comment on a thread already singling out different sections of society, the point is benefits shouldn't be a party. They should be there to help those in need to have a reasonable standard of living while they get back on their feet. I've been there a couple of times over my 20-odd year working life for short bursts and I was grateful for what I got. But it shouldn't be a way of life, almost a career for some. £71 a week for a single person in a flat? Well I'm not an expert by any means but I'd imagine there's rent assistance on top of that, unless there's some extremely cheap flats out there, as well as council tax relief and a few other extras payable directly to whatever relevant agency. I appreciate that there's probably not a lot left to live on but some members of society seem to manage quite nicely, but tbh I don't think they're the single people trying to survive day to day. Just pointing out that £71 a week isnt a great way to live,food,leccy and gas wouldnt leave much to party thats all,plus the fact theres only ever 4 to 500 thousand "so called" jobs available at any one time,and 2.5 million unemployed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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