17-07-2013, 09:11 AM
Hi,
Well done on your extensive glazing job Gary and enjoy the sea sports whilst ever you can; you're not a guy to give in easily so hopefully you will be showing the young guys a fair turn of speed for some years yet to come.
At first David; Bron and I disliked our brand new Aldi store. We visited when it opened but couldn't move for the older people who had obviously visited just for a trip out and to block everything off whilst having a natter in groups; sorry if this sounds disrespectful of our older generation but we too are retired. The layout of the store and the pricing of goods appeared strange to what we were used to so all in all it put us off.
One day Morrison's didn't have any fresh Soya milk which I need so out of curiosity I popped around to Aldi and was truly amazed; I found I could buy a pack of 12 x 1 litres and save £6 per pack compared to Morrison's so I started to do my usual Morrisons trip first then drive the short distance to Aldi just to buy the Soya this alone saving over £300 per year; now I buy more and more at Aldi and the hardware section is always worth a look.
Aldi Honey Nut Cornflakes are excellent and very cheap. I've bought short aluminium step ladders; quick acting clamps and recently work trousers all of which are excellent value. I visit both Morrison's and Aldi twice weekly being at Morrisons for when it opens at 8 o'clock then I shoot round to Aldi; if we need paper kitchen towel then I pop into Home Bargains on the same site as Aldi; the kitchen towels here cost £1 per pack of three compared to Morrison's at £1.80 per pack of three I buy five packs to save time. I can visit all three stores and be home before 9 o'clock; I always take a shopping list as this avoids impulse buying and I distrust Morrison's special offers because I've been caught out too many times on pricing?
Its a pity our local Aldi isn't twice the size covering everything I buy at Morrisons. Some items at Aldi are dearer than Morrison's but on the whole Aldi win hands down on price and their items are equal quality.
For those who have not yet visited Aldi I would say go have a look and take your time you won't be disappointed. The groups of older people have long gone now the novelty has worn off but I think they now arrive by coach load at Boundary mills where we visit which is much better because Boundary Mills is a much bigger store than Aldi. Its just an observation on my part regarding older people visiting these stores and I know only too well I'm knocking on the door to join them so I'm not knocking them in any way. The conversation of many of these older people usually covers who has just died; recent operations and what medication they are on; it's no fun getting old?
Kind regards, Col.
Well done on your extensive glazing job Gary and enjoy the sea sports whilst ever you can; you're not a guy to give in easily so hopefully you will be showing the young guys a fair turn of speed for some years yet to come.
At first David; Bron and I disliked our brand new Aldi store. We visited when it opened but couldn't move for the older people who had obviously visited just for a trip out and to block everything off whilst having a natter in groups; sorry if this sounds disrespectful of our older generation but we too are retired. The layout of the store and the pricing of goods appeared strange to what we were used to so all in all it put us off.
One day Morrison's didn't have any fresh Soya milk which I need so out of curiosity I popped around to Aldi and was truly amazed; I found I could buy a pack of 12 x 1 litres and save £6 per pack compared to Morrison's so I started to do my usual Morrisons trip first then drive the short distance to Aldi just to buy the Soya this alone saving over £300 per year; now I buy more and more at Aldi and the hardware section is always worth a look.
Aldi Honey Nut Cornflakes are excellent and very cheap. I've bought short aluminium step ladders; quick acting clamps and recently work trousers all of which are excellent value. I visit both Morrison's and Aldi twice weekly being at Morrisons for when it opens at 8 o'clock then I shoot round to Aldi; if we need paper kitchen towel then I pop into Home Bargains on the same site as Aldi; the kitchen towels here cost £1 per pack of three compared to Morrison's at £1.80 per pack of three I buy five packs to save time. I can visit all three stores and be home before 9 o'clock; I always take a shopping list as this avoids impulse buying and I distrust Morrison's special offers because I've been caught out too many times on pricing?
Its a pity our local Aldi isn't twice the size covering everything I buy at Morrisons. Some items at Aldi are dearer than Morrison's but on the whole Aldi win hands down on price and their items are equal quality.
For those who have not yet visited Aldi I would say go have a look and take your time you won't be disappointed. The groups of older people have long gone now the novelty has worn off but I think they now arrive by coach load at Boundary mills where we visit which is much better because Boundary Mills is a much bigger store than Aldi. Its just an observation on my part regarding older people visiting these stores and I know only too well I'm knocking on the door to join them so I'm not knocking them in any way. The conversation of many of these older people usually covers who has just died; recent operations and what medication they are on; it's no fun getting old?
Kind regards, Col.
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