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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
 Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:57:49
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Originally posted by thedelboy
When are the wedding bells gonna ring for "LT" and" Pel"?
Pel has a Husband.
And I have my Wife.
Case Closed. |
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Pelagia
Barsoom
479 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 10:13:58
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quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
quote:
Originally posted by thedelboy
When are the wedding bells gonna ring for "LT" and" Pel"?
Pel has a Husband.
And I have my Wife.
Case Closed.
It's OK; Del will get a smack in the mouth next time I see him |
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 10:34:25
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Originally posted by long time no see
quote:
Originally posted by thedelboy
When are the wedding bells gonna ring for "LT" and" Pel"?
Pel has a Husband.
And I have my Wife.
Case Closed.
Blimey! How many years have I been reading LTNS's posts and this is the first I hear of a wife! Better get Photoshop fired up. |
 Valhalla, I am coming! |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 10:59:07
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I post on here
not my wife.
Case Closed. |
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 11:15:08
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Originally posted by long time no see
I post on here
not my wife.
Case Closed.
Closed? I don't think so. |
Valhalla, I am coming! |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 11:19:17
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Originally posted by Borninhove
quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
I post on here
not my wife.
Case Closed.
Closed? I don't think so.
The Starbucks is Bad news for the many Traders on St James St.
Soon the Somerfield goes
to the North Rd small branch.
So another big Store will take that over.
M&S Foods would do well. |
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 11:42:57
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But at least in your struggle against Evil American Starbucks
You are not alone:
Brings a tear to my eye. |
Valhalla, I am coming! |
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Tombstone Blues
Earthsea
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
1292 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 17:01:51
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Mrs LTNS is a famous picture.
She is certainly a saint. |
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thedelboy
Discworld
United Kingdom
1401 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 21:33:50
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| "Pel" I may be in to things a little "Kinky" but NO VIOLENCE,I am illcuckoo cuckoo |
keep on smiling |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1211 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 09:48:26
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posted by long time no see
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I post on here
not my wife
It would be a very strange thing if LTNS did post on his wife.
But, who knows, perhaps before she goes out each day he manages to put on her back a post-it note which says "Eat at Greggs. Avoid Starbucks."
Keep a look out for this on the London Road, Brighton. |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 12:05:59
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Pathetic. Just pathetic.
If St James's St is anything like I remember it is a pretty grim part of town anyway, although there used to be a great record shop there - Tilbury Gig - anyone else remember that? Anyway, I bet if it was "Mrs Twees Olde Coyfee Shoppe" opening up or "Scream - Piercings and Tattoos" nobody would care. It's just that the word "Starbucks" sets off the old knee-jerk anti-Americanism and you get 'Facebook campaigns' complaining about it. It's NOT because it's a coffee shop, it's because it's a large American corporation.
Pathetic. |
Valhalla, I am coming! |
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moon23
Calaspia
841 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 12:11:34
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Mim is right in that if people didn't go there then it wouldn't be popular. Then again Starbucks also do things like buyout local independent coffee shops or setup shop next to them and run stores at a loss to drive out profit.
Greggs’ gives 1% of its profit to charity which is a good thing, although they are very prolific in many northern towns and their logo is just as aesthetically annoying and garish as starbucks.
I prefer places with a bit of character and I also find the type of customer who goes to starbucks a bit pedestrian. I prefer to go to pubs and drink ale where the absence of teenagers, children and screaming babies is a bonus! Then again let us not romanticize the British café with the exception of a few excellent ones like Carrot’s Café they were hardly the best.
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Daveb
Earthsea
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Posted - 06/05/2008 : 12:22:09
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Jimmy Street was our main shopping area in the 60's/70's.
It had a good mix of Big names and independents.
I remember Tilbury Gig and spent quite some time there.
Gizzi was the main restuarant/cafe. Used to frequent many ale houses around there.
These days I tend to avoid the area. |
We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 12:31:45
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I wouldn't say Starbucks customers are all 'pedestrian', Moon:
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Daveb
Earthsea
2200 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 13:23:56
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Coffee & Tea shops have always baffled me somewhat.
Why walk out of your house along the road and pay over the top for a coffee which you could have in the comfort of your own home?
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We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 14:10:48
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Many Business deals
go on in those secluded places.
Starbucks has No Class
they are weak quality
and Not Needed on St.James St.
Sign Of The Times.
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 14:15:05
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Posted by: Major Blyth-Smith, 3rd Foot and Mouth on 11:18am today
the planning process is still in the consultation phase, but they are already doing the work - either they are showing complete contempt for the planning process or they are very confident they will get planning permission - maybe they have a insider in their pocket (allegedly)
the planning process is still in the consultation phase, but they are already doing the work - either they are showing complete contempt for the planning process or they are very confident they will get planning permission - maybe they have a insider in their pocket (allegedly)
Posted on that Argus Page
Fight Starbucks.
Life In The City. |
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moon23
Calaspia
841 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 15:00:48
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Originally posted by Daveb
Coffee & Tea shops have always baffled me somewhat.
Why walk out of your house along the road and pay over the top for a coffee which you could have in the comfort of your own home?
One assumes that people might want coffee at times when they are not in their home and haven't heard of flasks.
People see these chain stores opening up everywhere and get annoyed that the character of the street is changing. People feel an ownership of their local high street and many people don't want to see it transformed into a bland mono-culture.
The idea is that these shops just sell products, whereas in reality they also have an active role in the formation of our social culture.
Personally I value character and individuality more than a guarantee of the standard of coffee or tea. People go there because they feel secure in doing so and they know what they are going to get.
I prefer the excitement of going into independent establishments, as sometimes the experience they can offer can be truly exceptional.
I think Starbucks stands for the type of development that is out of touch with the existing community and culture.
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Daveb
Earthsea
2200 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 16:31:08
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If Starbucks is out of touch then they will close.
At the moment they seem to be rather successful, which would suggest they are very much in touch with the existing community and culture.
I would not know as I do ot frequent such places.
No beer! |
We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 17:05:23
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Wrong they are a Massive Corp
they will stay there even if they do not make the money.
Greedy Evil American Stabucks
Take over every zone
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B.O.B.
Alagaësía
74 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 06:40:30
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2008 : 06:56:36
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Originally posted by B.O.B.
I've seen people buying coffee out and taking it home. What does that mean? That they don't know how to make a cup of coffee?
Oh, I don't know B.O.B. ... where else would you get such an array of flavours?  |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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thedelboy
Discworld
United Kingdom
1401 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 08:02:54
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| went to the coffee place by the library just to see what all the fuss was about,(BLOUDY HELL ME IN A COFFEE SHOP)I really enjoyed the capo whatever it was!I then promptly legged it to the pub on the corner as my mouth started to go into shock at my drinking coffee instead of beer |
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Borninhove
Discworld
1028 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 08:14:29
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thedelboy - Another recruit to the forces of EVIL (American coffee)
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Valhalla, I am coming! |
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moon23
Calaspia
841 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 09:54:55
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Originally posted by Daveb
If Starbucks is out of touch then they will close.
At the moment they seem to be rather successful, which would suggest they are very much in touch with the existing community and culture.
I would not know as I do ot frequent such places.
No beer!
No they are in touch with supplying a product that meets the desires of the community. They are not in touch with the culture of the community. In fact they actually corrupt local culture through the promotion of consumerism. Across the world there are now these bland coffee shops which create bland people to sit in them.
Why not just sit in your house and invite some friends around for a cup of tea?
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 10:01:03
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quote:
Originally posted by moon23
quote:
Originally posted by Daveb
If Starbucks is out of touch then they will close.
At the moment they seem to be rather successful, which would suggest they are very much in touch with the existing community and culture.
I would not know as I do ot frequent such places.
No beer!
No they are in touch with supplying a product that meets the desires of the community. They are not in touch with the culture of the community. In fact they actually corrupt local culture through the promotion of consumerism. Across the world there are now these bland coffee shops which create bland people to sit in them.
Why not just sit in your house and invite some friends around for a cup of tea?
Bang On Right
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moon23
Calaspia
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Bleedin'American Starbucks -St.JamesSt.
