I didn't hear many fireworks, but I was quite tired, and I expect the sleet and snow will have put some folk off. Younger daughter had to be up early for work, so at least she wasn't too affected. How are people using the fuel money @Lizzie27? Ours came off before the debit was adjusted and taken. Is it a different system where you are?
Older daughter was working until 7pm last night - earlier than usual. Despite the announcements every ten minutes that the shop was shutting at 7pm, people continued as though it was open until the usual time, even when told the shop was closing in five minutes and to go to the checkouts. One woman had to have the trolley taken from her and on to the checkout, while still claiming she 'wasn't finished'. The bl**dy shop's open today. I think she was the one who came out and took the trolley 'near to' the trolley park - then did the 'Michael McIntyre Waitrose push' instead of walking another ten or twelve feet. I was waiting to collect daughter, and just thought - there's yet another lazy bint. Daughter then told me about the woman in the shop, so it probably was her. No one else had come out with a full trolley. What is wrong with these people?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
No fireworks here as they were banned again this year. Good. SM closing hours for Xmas Eve and NY Eve are always posted loud and clear because everyone knows the cashiers and other staff have to get home to cook the feast, or at least help and enjoy it.
Tomorrow is not a public holiday so shops will be open but it's a school holiday. My usual SM has decided to give a free day's hols to its employees and will be closed.
Sales here don't start until the 11th - officially anyway - so no mad rushes.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
The New Year's Eve photos are interesting. Celebration vs the poor person who has to clear up the mess afterwards. When did this become the normal way to behave?
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I heard very few fireworks compared to past years just a few at midnight. It always amazes me that some people still buy fireworks when they are struggling with money. A friend told me that she thinks some people have used the money for help with fuel bills to buy lots of Christmas presents too.
@GardenerSuze presumably those buying fireworks are not those who are stuggling with money. Although many are clearly struggling, it's not true for all of the population. I'm afraid if you think those who can afford to do something are going to stop because other can't, you are in for a massive disappointment. When I was a kid, my parents couldn't afford to send me on school trips overseas, but the trips still went ahead without me. It's the way of the world.
Another lovely day wasted indoors I did tackle the dead plants in the greenhouse though so that's a weight off my mind. I had another night of heavy sweats last night and felt better this morning so I think all this rest is working.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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How are people using the fuel money @Lizzie27? Ours came off before the debit was adjusted and taken. Is it a different system where you are?
Older daughter was working until 7pm last night - earlier than usual. Despite the announcements every ten minutes that the shop was shutting at 7pm, people continued as though it was open until the usual time, even when told the shop was closing in five minutes and to go to the checkouts. One woman had to have the trolley taken from her and on to the checkout, while still claiming she 'wasn't finished'.
The bl**dy shop's open today.
I think she was the one who came out and took the trolley 'near to' the trolley park - then did the 'Michael McIntyre Waitrose push' instead of walking another ten or twelve feet. I was waiting to collect daughter, and just thought - there's yet another lazy bint. Daughter then told me about the woman in the shop, so it probably was her. No one else had come out with a full trolley.
What is wrong with these people?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Tomorrow is not a public holiday so shops will be open but it's a school holiday. My usual SM has decided to give a free day's hols to its employees and will be closed.
Sales here don't start until the 11th - officially anyway - so no mad rushes.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63735823
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
@GardenerSuze presumably those buying fireworks are not those who are stuggling with money. Although many are clearly struggling, it's not true for all of the population. I'm afraid if you think those who can afford to do something are going to stop because other can't, you are in for a massive disappointment. When I was a kid, my parents couldn't afford to send me on school trips overseas, but the trips still went ahead without me. It's the way of the world.