Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 In the course of a "normal" week, the wife & I would probably go to Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Iceland and HB as well as the market for meat/veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted May 18, 2020 Moderators Share Posted May 18, 2020 Ive never knowingly seen a booths Chances are ive never been in a waitrose big store, but i think ive done a filling station one Then youve got tesco, sainsburys, asda, morrisons, aldi, lidl Probably others How do they rank from prince to pauper, people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just now, Traf said: In the course of a "normal" week, the wife & I would probably go to Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Iceland and HB as well as the market for meat/veg. I can get by with just Aldi and/or Lidl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 We use Booths in Carnforth, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale & Clitheroe whenever we're nearby. They're above all the majors in terms of quality generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Casino said: Ive never knowingly seen a booths Chances are ive never been in a waitrose big store, but i think ive done a filling station one Then youve got tesco, sainsburys, asda, morrisons, aldi, lidl Probably others How do they rank from prince to pauper, people? overpriced, full of coffin dodgers, one down from waitrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) On 18/05/2020 at 12:30, jeep said: I can get by with just Aldi and/or Lidl. Really? Edited January 24, 2021 by Traf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 i was in bolton last week for the 1st time in god knows how long when did the flying flute shut up shop? was our go to watering hole before the match years ago anyone remember what the indie place was called above it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just now, peelyfeet said: overpriced, full of coffin dodgers, one down from waitrose Excellent drinks range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Booth's is a nice shop, would do it regularly if one was local. The one in Ulverston is particularly nice, always has Wainwright on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just now, Whitestar said: Booth's is a nice shop, would do it regularly if one was local. The one in Ulverston is particularly nice, always has Wainwright on offer. Yeah, 8 for a tenner or so. Always have offers on Jennings & Bowland beers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just now, Traf said: Excellent drinks range. yeah the have good stuff in, but they overcharge massivley for branded stuff. I've got a mate who's family own a business that supply tomatoes, says they get paid more from booths than anyones else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just now, Traf said: Have you got a hormonal, fussy, 15 yr old vegan child at yours? If I said yes, I think I'd be in Big Trouble!! Aldi do loads of Vegan food but I'm sure you already know this. Does your daughter like Burgers? If so I'd highly recommend the Linda McCartney burgers at Lidl. £1.19 for two, they're nice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 No, she doesn't like them. She eats vegan quorn, but only the big boys sell that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, peelyfeet said: yeah the have good stuff in, but they overcharge massivley for branded stuff. I've got a mate who's family own a business that supply tomatoes, says they get paid more from booths than anyones else. But that's good in a way. They charge more, but pay suppliers fairly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted May 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2020 M&S - Uber Posh Booths/Waitrose - Posh Tesco/Asda/Morrisons - middle/lower middle class. Aldi/Lidl - lower class but used ‘ironically’ by Poshies Iceland/Farmfoods - Benefits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Have Jennings stopped doing Skeck lifter? That was a gorgeous beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Whitestar said: Have Jennings stopped doing Skeck lifter? That was a gorgeous beer. Yeah, they stopped making Sneck Lifter & Cockerhoop to start making 2 craft IPAs instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorWoland Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, jeep said: If I said yes, I think I'd be in Big Trouble!! Aldi do loads of Vegan food but I'm sure you already know this. Does your daughter like Burgers? If so I'd highly recommend the Linda McCartney burgers at Lidl. £1.19 for two, they're nice 👍 Aldi started doing vegan ice cream and dairy free yogurt which is nice and good value. Worth checking their seasonal aisle, recently they've had mayo, horseradish, marie rose sauce and more, all excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Yeah, we buy some vegan ice cream there, but HB also do some that's better & cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorWoland Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Traf said: Yeah, we buy some vegan ice cream there, but HB also do some that's better & cheaper! Home Bargains or Holland & Barrett? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Home Bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted May 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, ProfessorWoland said: Home Bargains or Holland & Barrett? HB Electronics. Remember them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, Traf said: In the course of a "normal" week, the wife & I would probably go to Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Iceland and HB as well as the market for meat/veg. I do much the same normally...substituting a few shops from your list. It's a tiny bit more hassle for cheaper and/or better stuff - I've done 'all in one shops' in the past and I'm always put out by the bill, Sainsburys is the worst culprit for this - exact same shit as elsewhere but always five pee here fifteen pee there dearer. Did my teacher training in The Lakes/Cumbria so Booths were often a stop to shop on the way home. They did the creme de la creme of Whoopsies - I was coming back with finest cheeses, smoked salmon, Gressingham Duck, larks tongues in aspic (ok, not that) - was belting. They were well ahead of the curve with craft ales as well. M&S, apart from their cooked chicken and certain crisps, I've always found shite and with rude clientele - their wine is especially biz, the stuff they used to include with their meal deal thing - jesus, I wouldn't have steeped my paintbrushes in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorWoland Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Traf said: Home Bargains Ta. Didn't realise they did that. Always seems a bit random what you find in there or does to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Steejay said: HB Electronics. Remember them??? It's an asian wedding venue now... Reet in the middle of the red-light area. And opposite a 'legitimate' knocking shop. (Insert bigoted slander here 😑) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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