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I've got a mate who actively seeks gypsies to do work around his home, clean the roof, driveway, etc.
I told him he was mental but fair play he's not been broken into yet.
Beggars outside supermarkets
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I've got a mate who actively seeks gypsies to do work around his home, clean the roof, driveway, etc.
I told him he was mental but fair play he's not been broken into yet.
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I know exactly what it means but it's still vulgar and insulting especially when used in this context, that type of language isn't tolerated on these forums.
Normally the securtiy guard would go out with the a manager, and move them on
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Sainsburys have tried that approach a few times. And each time it didn't have the desired effect as the scum just smashed a window or two and buggered off. Then a couple of days later they reappear and start all over again.
https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/shoppers-demand-action-over-beggars-5043809
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We have a market in town twice a week - straight from the farm, much better. We don't do "big" shops anymore really, we try and keep it more local and fresher. It does mean having to get stuff as and when we need it, but ultimately it's much better quality, especially the butcher. However we're boringly healthy and buy good quality foods.
As for beggars outside supermarkets, in our small town we don't have any, but I've seen it around London and other big cities, they seem agnostic to the brand of supermarket.
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Yea I'm up for a bit of market stool shopping. Supporting direct local businesses and stuff as well. Only problem I have is being at work when the market is there on the Tuesday.
We also eat fresh which is no easy feat with 2 young ones in toe
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Morrisons state the minimum shelf life date on products they sell and its usually decent.
But online as well I don't do my shopping often so rely on frozen and longer lasting stuff.
But online as well I don't do my shopping often so rely on frozen and longer lasting stuff.
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Out of interest, why do you not shop regularly and rely on the freezer?
Do you people hate shopping or something?
Every time I walk 3-4miles to morrisons and 3-4 miles back home again, do it 2 times a week sometimes more.
got plenty of stores around me, virtually every other supermarket chain is closer.
use it as an excuse for a nice walk.
since lockdown it's always dead inside there when I go between 8pm-10pm completely stress free experience.
I couldn't handle online shopping cos I nearly always buy fresh vegetables to cook at home and if they happened to substitute one or gave me some crappy mouldy cauliflower or flowering broccoli it would totally spoilt that plan
Every time I walk 3-4miles to morrisons and 3-4 miles back home again, do it 2 times a week sometimes more.
got plenty of stores around me, virtually every other supermarket chain is closer.
use it as an excuse for a nice walk.
since lockdown it's always dead inside there when I go between 8pm-10pm completely stress free experience.
I couldn't handle online shopping cos I nearly always buy fresh vegetables to cook at home and if they happened to substitute one or gave me some crappy mouldy cauliflower or flowering broccoli it would totally spoilt that plan
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My Sister has been a Morrisons store manager for at least 2 decades and she goes outside and offers them jobs, not one in 20 or so years has ever taken her up on it.
why would you work when you can beg for fat cash, makes me wonder how common it is for beggars to fight each other for a spot
Probably harder income than previous decades though since all the professional beggars who own homes have been outed in the media
Like I said earlier in the thread, a lot of them don't want to work. They would rather do sod all on the street. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them make a better living than many on salaried wages.
People feel sorry for them. I see the regular beggars at my local Tesco given loads of food every day. And this is by other customers. They can use the public toilets and get free food. They're basically as lazy as you can get. Donating nothing to society. Little else but human leeches.
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Yeah the chaps I used to walk by on the way to work around Moorgate were refusing food they had so much stacked up around them. Even Boots meal deals
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They also claim benefits too. Around here two places, Brighter Futures and Macari's flophouse, give them a temporary address so they're eligible to claim.
Yeah, they're lazy sods who want something for nothing. After getting asked for the umpteenth time yesterday, I shouted to this beggar "No. F off". He got a bit mouthy and was saying "Hey I didn't swear at you" or something like that. I went back and said "Did I upset you? Good, then don't come back. This is a supermarket, not a charity!". I walked away while he carried on mouthing off. I didn't feel good about it but my fuse has become shorter with these tramps.
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We have 2 monsters. They love going to the market if they're not at school!
I dread the day when the UK turns into city centres like Paris, Rome etc, full of scammers and cons trying to either beg for your money, steal from you or intimidate you into giving them cash.
As for the current beggars/homeless - i used to give them cash, but now it's a "no, sorry". They choose to be homeless. There are so many charities, local councils, hostels etc who will provide lodgings, the only stipulations, no violence, drink, drugs etc. Which most will not adhere to.
Once they are ready to abide by the rules, they will get the help they need. Unfortunately, that's a decision/light bulb moment they will need to have and they need to come to that decision on their own and when ready.
As for the current beggars/homeless - i used to give them cash, but now it's a "no, sorry". They choose to be homeless. There are so many charities, local councils, hostels etc who will provide lodgings, the only stipulations, no violence, drink, drugs etc. Which most will not adhere to.
Once they are ready to abide by the rules, they will get the help they need. Unfortunately, that's a decision/light bulb moment they will need to have and they need to come to that decision on their own and when ready.
Literally only downsides involved with getting angry with people who have nothing to lose.
Yeah the chaps I used to walk by on the way to work around Moorgate were refusing food they had so much stacked up around them. Even Boots meal deals
BLT and a Lypsyl?