[Misc] Shops re-open on Monday - are you up for it?

[The Wizard]

Okay. Why does anyone shop in Sports Direct when Decathlon exists?

People who live in Worthing can’t get to Brighton, mobility scooters don’t have enough charge.

 

[dazzer6666]

Okay. Why does anyone shop in Sports Direct when Decathlon exists?

One is a sports shop selling decent quality, specialist gear at very reasonable prices, the other is a retail outlet selling mostly 'athleisure'' wear for going to Maccy Ds or on holiday to Benidorm. Different markets entirely

 

[ManOfSussex]

Just like whenever the pubs reopen, it'll be absolute dickhead central in the shops from Monday - 'Maisie! ****ing come back here! We got to go to Sports Direct, innit.' etc

Not for me Clive.

As I expected - https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/...s-direct-hastings-shops-start-re-open-2884351

 

[Deleted member 2719]

His lack of originality.



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Posted at 13.54

Hey GB, let's face it I am not suggesting you but most of the post that go around this place isn't original.

I try my best but, there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

 

[Guinness Boy]

there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

*strokes chin*

 

[banjo]

People who live in Worthing can’t get to Brighton, mobility scooters don’t have enough charge.

That’s very Worthingist.

 

[Chicken Run]

Hey GB, let's face it I am not suggesting you but most of the post that go around this place isn't original.

I try my best but, there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

there has been many an insult from people on here copying and posting the same insults, i'd like to say they were all original, but there are not, at least the mods have a good grip on these repeat offenders.

Remember to check our WhatsApp group later for Tuesday Trope!!

 

[highflyer]

Yup...The virus is here, its not going away via a vaccine any time soon. So lets just crack on, be careful but crack on and live life. If you feel vulnerable, stay in, but let others enjoy their 3 score years and ten.

Except that, with a little bit more care for a little bit longer maybe we could get the virus to an even lower level, and that would then make it a lot easier to keep at very low levels, especially over winter, making it possible for vulnerable people to also begin to enjoy a bit of freedom at some point. Also giving our health and care workers (remember them) less stress and an easier job?

But hey, I guess people just need to buy more Primark shite ('made for children by children') RIGHT NOW.

 

[loz]

Except that, with a little bit more care for a little bit longer maybe we could get the virus to an even lower level, and that would then make it a lot easier to keep at very low levels, especially over winter, making it possible for vulnerable people to also begin to enjoy a bit of freedom at some point. Also giving our health and care workers (remember them) less stress and an easier job?

But hey, I guess people just need to buy more Primark shite ('made for children by children') RIGHT NOW.

Surly the level is pretty low now ? 27 people out of a population of 65 million, sadly all deaths were people aged between 59 and 100 and ALL had underlying health problems and I hope they all RIP.

But what are we to do, all stay in until there is no death ? or no economy ? We have to make a start.

And not every one has much money you make the point of it being Primark shit...that might be because its all they can afford.

 

[highflyer]

Surly the level is pretty low now ? 27 people out of a population of 65 million, sadly all deaths were people aged between 59 and 100 and ALL had underlying health problems and I hope they all RIP.

But what are we to do, all stay in until there is no death ? or no economy ? We have to make a start.

And not every one has much money you make the point of it being Primark shit...that might be because its all they can afford.

Probably one for another thread. But my take is that, with between somewhere in the region of 5,000 new cases daily (who knows exactly what the reality is), we are at point where level of risks are low enough for us to feel individually pretty secure going out and about, especially if we are sensible.

But not yet low enough to feel secure that we can stay on top of any new resurgence.Tracking and tracing several thousand cases (without an app as yet) isn't going to be easy.

So my view is we do have acceptable levels of individual risk (how likely am I to die next week). But, as yet, not acceptable levels of shared risk (how likely is this to come back at us in coming months).

Of course we have to get going again, and I agree with a lot of what has been done in terms of opening up so far. There is a balance. But a second wave would be many times more economically and socially damaging than a slightly slower, and more cautious, re-opening of the economy. I'm still optimistic we'll get away with it, but would prefer a bit more caution given how little we still know.

And on your final point, the answer to poverty in the UK is not child labour (or, at best, poverty-level wages and piss-poor working conditions) elsewhere in the world. Disposable fashion is not something any of us can afford.

 

[zefarelly]

And on your final point, the answer to poverty in the UK is not child labour (or, at best, poverty-level wages and piss-poor working conditions) elsewhere in the world. Disposable fashion is not something any of us can afford.

This, in spades. I like clothes, good clothes, and shoes, wouldn't be seen dead wearing anything made of recycled coke bottles from any of the aforementioned retailers. Its my choice, as well as having a bit of a problem with man made fabrics. I just like cotton.

In recent years I've been self (un)employed and earned very little, bought some new things and old things, bought/sold on ebay, but maintained sartorial standards, without spending any much more than your average walking fire hazard.

I wouldn't put it down to style, just ill education, so many people have to shop for shop sake, consumerism has been bred into less than averagely intelligent/educated people and its hideously unsustainable on every level.

This topic always reminds me of the BLues brothers candy assed monkey suits Murph and the magictones, and Withnail . . . . Just because the best tailoring you've ever seen is above your ****ing appendix!

 

[loz]

Probably one for another thread. But my take is that, with between somewhere in the region of 5,000 new cases daily (who knows exactly what the reality is), we are at point where level of risks are low enough for us to feel individually pretty secure going out and about, especially if we are sensible.

But not yet low enough to feel secure that we can stay on top of any new resurgence.Tracking and tracing several thousand cases (without an app as yet) isn't going to be easy.

So my view is we do have acceptable levels of individual risk (how likely am I to die next week). But, as yet, not acceptable levels of shared risk (how likely is this to come back at us in coming months).

Of course we have to get going again, and I agree with a lot of what has been done in terms of opening up so far. There is a balance. But a second wave would be many times more economically and socially damaging than a slightly slower, and more cautious, re-opening of the economy. I'm still optimistic we'll get away with it, but would prefer a bit more caution given how little we still know.

And on your final point, the answer to poverty in the UK is not child labour (or, at best, poverty-level wages and piss-poor working conditions) elsewhere in the world. Disposable fashion is not something any of us can afford.

I fully agree with the last paragraph and don’t actually have many cloths ( I am a scruffy bugger ) but when I do buy I try quality as it lasts longer, but I still have my doubts on how the Labour is treated. Disposable fashion is a modern day problem.

 

[Weststander]

As with DIY shops and the recycling tip, I’ll wait for the initial stampede and queues to diminish, leaving it a couple of weeks. My family prefer online shopping anyway, so there’s no urgency.

 

[Eeyore]

Chavs need some summer clothes.

Obviously missed the opportunity to sneer at the working classes then ?

Fill yer boots.

 

[Justice]

Imagine being that person that starts queuing at 3AM to go to Primark?

No mate I’m not an animal

 

[BN9 BHA]

No mate I’m not an animal

The only time I get up at 3am it's for a slash.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Probably one for another thread. But my take is that, with between somewhere in the region of 5,000 new cases daily (who knows exactly what the reality is), we are at point where level of risks are low enough for us to feel individually pretty secure going out and about, especially if we are sensible.

But not yet low enough to feel secure that we can stay on top of any new resurgence.Tracking and tracing several thousand cases (without an app as yet) isn't going to be easy.

So my view is we do have acceptable levels of individual risk (how likely am I to die next week). But, as yet, not acceptable levels of shared risk (how likely is this to come back at us in coming months).

Of course we have to get going again, and I agree with a lot of what has been done in terms of opening up so far. There is a balance. But a second wave would be many times more economically and socially damaging than a slightly slower, and more cautious, re-opening of the economy. I'm still optimistic we'll get away with it, but would prefer a bit more caution given how little we still know.

And on your final point, the answer to poverty in the UK is not child labour (or, at best, poverty-level wages and piss-poor working conditions) elsewhere in the world. Disposable fashion is not something any of us can afford.

The dichotomy of life versus livelihoods ..never easy one to answer..everyone will have a view and yet someone actually has to make a decision...glad its not me

 

[LamieRobertson]

The only time I get up at 3am it's for a slash.

That’s old age for you

 

[zefarelly]

The dichotomy of life versus livelihoods ..never easy one to answer..everyone will have a view and yet someone actually has to make a decision...glad its not me

Wouldn't it be nice if someone impartial and conscientious, like a true public servant, was available to take the burden, and make the decision, with good reward, for the good of the nation.

 

[Chicken Run]

The only time I get up at 3am it's for a slash.

I’ve been up twice before three, consider yourself lucky!