tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5125751327034390261..comments2024-03-29T09:54:08.208+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: It's Finally Open.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74699382824715535252016-02-06T09:25:23.713+00:002016-02-06T09:25:23.713+00:00I have visited our Lidl on occasions, and come out...I have visited our Lidl on occasions, and come out with nothing. Not worth going to the top of the High Street for it, will stick with lower down and shop at B & M, Home Bargains, Poundstretcher, market and Aldi. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24018520904080786062016-02-03T22:17:06.616+00:002016-02-03T22:17:06.616+00:00Oh you ARE down in the dumpsOh you ARE down in the dumpsJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16174121317698002342016-02-03T22:02:55.079+00:002016-02-03T22:02:55.079+00:00I pass three stores on my way to my store, includi...I pass three stores on my way to my store, including a new one. Knowing where everything is makes for a quicker trip also. I like what I like and understand how you feel about your favorite place. <br /> Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69234413532149540482016-02-03T21:09:51.949+00:002016-02-03T21:09:51.949+00:00we've just done a shop at our local Lidl...loc...we've just done a shop at our local Lidl...local veggies where possible, local/Scottish produce, as well as their usual good stuff..on topof this they were the first UK supermarket to pay the living wage...much as i like Sainsbugs and the JLgroup, all praise.<br />mind you, all retail is cutthroat now, whether you are dealing with staff, suppliers or customers...gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30319201196888054582016-02-03T18:39:38.211+00:002016-02-03T18:39:38.211+00:00Exactly Francis !! XXXXExactly Francis !! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91274845242814605302016-02-03T17:32:50.119+00:002016-02-03T17:32:50.119+00:00There have been 2 cooking programmes on TV within...There have been 2 cooking programmes on TV within the last week, where the presenters went out on a lobster boat, and it was made very clear that the lobsters had to be of a certain size or were thrown back in.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50054116108461975702016-02-03T17:30:46.989+00:002016-02-03T17:30:46.989+00:00I plan meals for the next 2 or 3 days and make a l...I plan meals for the next 2 or 3 days and make a list and shop for what I need. I rarely throw any food away. About to cook a pork stroganoff from a Waitrose recipe card….with mash for me, microwaved potato for P ( I have the same named P as Rachel) and broccoli ( P doesn't like mash) Prep all done, just need to do the cooking. I love cooking savoury meals.Drinking some wine as it is my baby boy's birthday…he is 29. He is in Oxford. Will see him on Sunday.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50020849536545197032016-02-03T17:20:42.759+00:002016-02-03T17:20:42.759+00:00On the odd occasions I shop there, I find the loca...On the odd occasions I shop there, I find the local Lidl staff extremely pleasant and helpful. Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64008730656019566062016-02-03T17:12:26.493+00:002016-02-03T17:12:26.493+00:00We have Iceland in the next town, where we can buy...We have Iceland in the next town, where we can buy many Waitrose products. It was my local supermarket when we lived in the UK.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50172484999584542772016-02-03T17:09:40.335+00:002016-02-03T17:09:40.335+00:00Ours caters for many holiday makers too, who proba...Ours caters for many holiday makers too, who probably don't worry about what they spend. <br />It makes sense to only supply reasonably priced essentials if there is a high unemployment rate locally.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39971946526989594652016-02-03T16:48:12.963+00:002016-02-03T16:48:12.963+00:00Each week I have to take my Pa shopping and he cho...Each week I have to take my Pa shopping and he chooses Lidl for only 2 things....then we go to Aldi for the others...with me stopping at Waitrose on the way home.libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27613143829954648832016-02-03T15:09:42.822+00:002016-02-03T15:09:42.822+00:00It'[s so different here in America, and I'...It'[s so different here in America, and I'm not saying that as a good thing. Our stores are so big and everything goes to waste. I'm happy for you that you have a new place to shop. Maybe they will start to carry more of what you want over time.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59127476205870199602016-02-03T14:46:39.184+00:002016-02-03T14:46:39.184+00:00I understand. Let me tell you that at the farm, I...I understand. Let me tell you that at the farm, I have to go to the Wal Mart where they all hate their jobs. In the city, I go to a beautiful store and last time there, I was asked by staff four different times if I was finding everything all right. That and they pack up your basket then take it to a covered drive through and load it in your car. It's night and day in comparison. And just like a man not to shop and look as I love looking at all they have to offer that is different from the usual fare at Wal Mart. Continue your favorite store though. I read that the new neighborhood Wal Mart in the city had already caused the wonderful store I spoke of to cut the staff's hours.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71482081198574372632016-02-03T13:46:29.436+00:002016-02-03T13:46:29.436+00:00I'm sticking with Leclerc. You can tell a lot ...I'm sticking with Leclerc. You can tell a lot about a shop by the helpfulness and pleasantness of the staff.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55115105784076812752016-02-03T13:45:12.966+00:002016-02-03T13:45:12.966+00:00I'm not sure that I agree with you. I can guar...I'm not sure that I agree with you. I can guarantee good quality produce from my usual supermarket, but I wouldn't trust some of the produce on offer at Lidl. I do buy quite a lot of Bio produce, and I like to know that my meat has been reared locally.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84422949409246903592016-02-03T11:28:51.176+00:002016-02-03T11:28:51.176+00:00Doesn't look half as smart as your Leclerc whi...Doesn't look half as smart as your Leclerc which you featured a while back. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57857722613421364522016-02-03T10:54:31.145+00:002016-02-03T10:54:31.145+00:00Lidl is no different from any other supermarket, s...Lidl is no different from any other supermarket, some things are cheaper/better/dearer/worse. I have never found a shop that had everything that I need. I shop around and use the markets and small local shops, Tesco and Lidl for various items.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11280112692214477162016-02-03T09:58:04.032+00:002016-02-03T09:58:04.032+00:00An OK lobster is better than no lobster at all, I ...An OK lobster is better than no lobster at all, I say !!!!! My husband was a deep sea diver and he used to catch many a lobster but would only keep ones of a certain size and would leave the smaller ones. The Lidl lobsters were far too small and would probably break some lobster law or other ! XXXX Jacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90393284207704012502016-02-03T09:47:56.395+00:002016-02-03T09:47:56.395+00:00p.s. I recently bought some small Lobsters that we...p.s. I recently bought some small Lobsters that were frozen in ice. Nothing like fresh, but they looked beautiful and were 'OK'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28390547224619624202016-02-03T09:46:29.255+00:002016-02-03T09:46:29.255+00:00In Brighton the Waitrose is opposite one of the be...In Brighton the Waitrose is opposite one of the best Asian stores I've ever seen, so my choice was obvious. Two birds, one stone.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22419814527016580312016-02-03T09:44:57.388+00:002016-02-03T09:44:57.388+00:00I actively enjoy my supermarket shopping, but I...I actively enjoy my supermarket shopping, but I'm very disciplined. I write a list, and very rarely sway from it. I think I'm probably in the minority.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-49375356209856436302016-02-03T09:42:47.237+00:002016-02-03T09:42:47.237+00:00I'm afraid that I'm a Waitrose girl and I&...I'm afraid that I'm a Waitrose girl and I'm not for turning !! Our nearest Lidl is miles away so, even if it was good, it wouldn't be worth shopping there. At Christmas about 4 years ago, my husband went there and came back with some lobsters which were on special offer. They tasted OK but were very small and probably should have been thrown back !! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4259490124200262872016-02-03T09:26:04.388+00:002016-02-03T09:26:04.388+00:00Supermarkets and me don't mix Cro - I find the...Supermarkets and me don't mix Cro - I find them such a wearing occupation. I have my everyday order and delivered shortly after eight o'clock by Tesco, I buy all my fruit and vegetables from our excellent Friday market where the fruit and veg stalls are particularly good. Beyond that I don't venture into supermarkets, preferring to support the small shops in our little market town. Slightly more expensive but supporting them so that they stay in business.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23482178138623712012016-02-03T09:24:00.969+00:002016-02-03T09:24:00.969+00:00I was hoping it would have been similar, but no lu...I was hoping it would have been similar, but no luck.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83733708196801251712016-02-03T09:23:21.048+00:002016-02-03T09:23:21.048+00:00I used to shop at all sorts of different places in...I used to shop at all sorts of different places in England. Waitrose, Marks, Sainsbury's, and Tesco. The choice in Brighton was huge.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com