Neigh, lad!!

[Pabmusic]

I love an optimist!

[ahinton]

I share your view, provided that he/she does not have a cavalier attitude.

[Beef Oven]

I am roasting a joint of pork that I bought from Mark & Sparks. I expect it to contain pig. If not, I shall take it back and ask for a refund.

[Serial_Apologist]

I share your view, provided that he/she does not have a cavalier attitude.

Helped by rounded views

[Ferretfancy]

Didn't this sort of thing cause the Indian Mutiny ?

[Serial_Apologist]

Didn't this sort of thing cause the Indian Mutiny ?

Yes, in true Brit grit style, one should always bite the bullet in the face of adversity

[Lateralthinking1]

I am roasting a joint of pork that I bought from Mark & Sparks. I expect it to contain pig. If not, I shall take it back and ask for a refund.

You should be alright. I have just walked round Morrisons and Waitrose asking myself which product might have squirrel or kangaroo in it. Consequently, this has been the cheapest week of food shopping I can recall for some time.

I have to disagree with ahinton. In my opinion, Marks is definitely better for poultry and bacon. The two are on a par though for beef and ordinary pork products. I don't eat sheep so cannot comment there. It is against my religion.

Handy tip - To save money, buy fresh produce at the reliable shops and all the tins etc anywhere.

[Beef Oven]

You should be alright. I have just walked round Morrisons and Waitrose asking myself which product might have squirrel or kangaroo in it. Consequently, this has been the cheapest week of food shopping I can recall.

I have to disagree with ahinton. In my opinion, Marks is definitely better for poultry and bacon. The two are on a par though for beef and ordinary pork products. I don't eat sheep. It is against my religion.

I too have been 'round Morrisons today and it was not the thought of eating badger that put me off of making a purchase, it was the unkempt staff. They all looked like they had just this minute rolled out of bed and hadn't washed or brushed their hair. Shame, because Marks and Waitrose are pricier.

[Lateralthinking1]

I too have been 'round Morrisons today and it was not the thought of eating badger that put me off of making a purchase, it was the unkempt staff. They all looked like they had just this minute rolled out of bed and hadn't washed or brushed their hair. Shame, because Marks and Waitrose are pricier.

I have a soft spot for Morrisons. It's the real Great Britain - basic but bright. OK, so they trapped my father in the lift last week but I feel they do their best and they do occasionally play Van Morrison. In direct contradiction to my earlier advice, they won the Lateralthinking1 2012 award for best supermarket greengrocery. And I've never seen Soapy Bill working in there so it's not all bad!

[Beef Oven]

I have a soft spot for Morrisons. It's the real Great Britain - basic but bright. OK, so they trapped my father in the lift last week but I feel they do their best and they do occasionally play Van Morrison. In direct contradiction to my earlier advice, they won the Lateralthinking1 2012 award for best supermarket greengrocery. And I've never seen Soapy Bill working in there so it's not all bad!

I have a soft spot for them too.

I eat fish at least 3 times a week and they have the best fish counter IMHO.

Their bakery is still good, and they won the Beef Oven 'quote of the year' in 2007. I asked a young assistant on the floor where the fresh pasta was and after considering the question, she replied "I'm not sure, I've only been working here six weeks"!!!!

But jokes aside, the staff are beginning to look really tatty.

.

[amateur51]

I too have been 'round Morrisons today and it was not the thought of eating badger that put me off of making a purchase, it was the unkempt staff. They all looked like they had just this minute rolled out of bed and hadn't washed or brushed their hair. Shame, because Marks and Waitrose are pricier.

Well they all speak well of you Beef, especially Mary on fresh veg and Darren on dry cleaning

[Nick Armstrong]

But jokes aside

Stap me vitals, tis those demn' European johnnies, I knew it!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddr...liers-say.html

[Lateralthinking1]

I have a soft spot for them too.

I eat fish at least 3 times a week and they have the best fish counter IMHO.

Their bakery is still good, and they won the Beef Oven 'quote of the year' in 2007. I asked a young assistant on the floor where the fresh pasta was and after considering the question, she replied "I'm not sure, I've only been working here six weeks"!!!!

But jokes aside, the staff are beginning to look really tatty.

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I rang to complain that my Dad was left pressing the buzzer and banging on the door with his stick. Why had at least one lift been permanently out of action for two years? The woman was very apologetic and said that they were fed up with it. Recently, tens of staff have been taken off their normal duties to carry shopping up to the car park. We were told to use the disabled bay even though he hasn't got a badge. Hand the registration to the appointed senior supervisor Kirsty. Say this is Sharon's new routine.

Kirsty, 17, was nice but nonplussed. "I don't know anything about this or where the attendant is but if you say so". We had to do the shopping round at double the speed in case we were wheel clamped. So today we found the attendant ourselves. He spent a quarter of an hour describing to my father how he can draw a fake badge. This, he said, would be the best way for all concerned. We left to the glares of young mothers in the adjoining baby bays and feeling like criminals. More fun the same time next week!

[amateur51]

I rang to complain that my Dad was left pressing the buzzer and banging on the door with his stick. Why had at least one lift been permanently out of action for two years? The woman was very apologetic and said that they were fed up with it. Recently, tens of staff have been taken off their normal duties to carry shopping up to the car park. We were told to use the disabled bay even though he hasn't got a badge. Hand the registration to the appointed senior supervisor Leanne. Say this is Tracey's new routine.

Leanne, 17, was nice but nonplussed. "I don't know anything about this or where the attendant is but if you say so". We had to do the shopping round at double the speed in case we were wheel clamped. So today we found the attendant ourselves. He spent a quarter of an hour describing to my father how he can draw a fake badge. This, he said, would be the best way for all concerned. We left to the glares of young mothers in the adjoining baby bays and feeling like criminals. More fun the same time next week!

It's beginning to sound like a cross between a Two Ronnies sketch and Hugh & I ... oh and One Foot in the Grave

Best of luck next week, Lats

[ahinton]

I am roasting a joint of pork that I bought from Mark & Sparks. I expect it to contain pig. If not, I shall take it back and ask for a refund.

Leaving aside that this might seem to some to be an unusual thing for Beef Oven to do, would you not be able to tell if it contained no pig before you put it in the oven to roast it?