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by Andrew
Wed 29 Sep, 2004 21.28
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Virgin Mobile @ WHSmith
Replies: 25
Views: 7184

What happened? Wassnt it you that got you mag folded accross the spine and put in a lil bag. ? AARGH!!! I hate it when they do that to my magazines or newspapers. I'd rather have it in a large bag or no bag at all, rather than folded like orgami. :evil: Well not no bag at all. Do you want a bag? No...
by Andrew
Tue 28 Sep, 2004 20.51
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Virgin Mobile @ WHSmith
Replies: 25
Views: 7184

I've had a search on Google and it turns out these Virgin Mobile concessions are being opened in Croydon, Leicester, Leeds, Tunbridge Wells, Birmingham, Coventry, York and Guildford. Another recent development at WHS has been this whole high shelving thing, presumably so they can get more stock in l...
by Andrew
Sun 26 Sep, 2004 20.24
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Virgin Mobile @ WHSmith
Replies: 25
Views: 7184

Virgin Mobile @ WHSmith

I know this forum has a slight interest in retail goings-ons every now and then so this may be of interest. I was in the Leeds branch of WHSmith yesterday and noticed there is now a dedicated part of the store selling Virgin Mobiles, its all decorated just like it would be in a Virgin Megastore. Is ...
by Andrew
Thu 22 Jul, 2004 23.27
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Mobile Phones
Replies: 3
Views: 1508

Mobile Phones

I'm after getting a new mobile phone shortly. My budget is a bit over £100 and it needs to be available on Pay as you Go. Anyone any recommendations on any of the latest models?
by Andrew
Tue 08 Jun, 2004 23.57
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Flags on Cars
Replies: 25
Views: 8234

There appear to be a lot less of them around this way today since all the radio stations led on the DoT announcement that it's a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 penalty points if you distract another driver by having one on your car. its such a shame that, i mean, they look so sophisticated. its funny, ...
by Andrew
Sat 05 Jun, 2004 20.54
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Flags on Cars
Replies: 25
Views: 8234

Flags on Cars

If your area is anything like West Yorks no doubt you will have noticed every other car now seems to be sporting an England flag. This seems to be a new craze which someone somewhere started and everyone is getting in on the act. It seems a bit previous though as Euro 2004 doesn't start until next w...
by Andrew
Wed 02 Jun, 2004 23.13
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Election Thread - Vote 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 9715

Re: Election - Postal Voting

Just how much hassle is all of this ? The ballot paper itself is straightforward enough, 10 candidates for the Euro Elections and just 2 for the Local Elections (yes the Tories have given up around here, so much for democracy :roll: ). It does seem to be a bit complicated. Oh and as well as the com...
by Andrew
Fri 23 Apr, 2004 23.04
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Grr!! Bloody Customers!
Replies: 48
Views: 16481

"Have you got a bag at all?" I've got sodding hundreds... Clearly on view at the end of the till. Although an opposite view as a customer. You buy something and then have to specifically ask for a bag. Do they think you are going to carry all your shopping in your hands all around town in...
by Andrew
Thu 22 Apr, 2004 20.43
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Comet Logo
Replies: 73
Views: 24632

there is no such thing as "the co-op" or a "national co-op". the nearest there is to a national co-op is CWS (also known as the co-operative group), who are a big society based in the northwest who run the co-op bank, and stores throughout the north of england. and so, naturally...
by Andrew
Tue 20 Apr, 2004 23.03
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Can anyone tell me why British Rail became privatised?
Replies: 23
Views: 11210

I believe it's certainly the case on Central Trains and Midland Mainline that the trolley services are actually done by self employed people. Don't know if it's the same for other rail services. !! Yes they are. I used to feel sorry for them on Arriva Strike Days, as they'd still turn up and man th...
by Andrew
Tue 20 Apr, 2004 23.00
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Comet Logo
Replies: 73
Views: 24632

When Safeway, pre-takeover, invested so much in the modernisation of their stores and not that long ago operated huge TV advertising campaigns to raise the profile of their brand (remember the 'Harry and Sally' ads?), it seems a bit ridiculous to replace it with the comparatively obscure Morrisons ...