discobastard
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I think it was in the Guide, so it's probably supposed to just be funny.
It is a bit harsh though. But I like the sentiment re what the adverts portray being some distance from the reality.
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It is a bit harsh though. But I like the sentiment re what the adverts portray being some distance from the reality.
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
clandestino
no llevar papel
I don't drink coffee so it's all a mystery to me. It's a shame it's going to be a Costa but it also feels inevitable, confirmation of the direction West Norwood's going in.
I'm more interested in what's going to happen to the double shop opposite Knowles, the old money lending place. Personally, I'd love an Argos to go there, but I can't see that happening. What do you reckon that will turn into? We've reached peak coffee shop/deli now surely?
I'm more interested in what's going to happen to the double shop opposite Knowles, the old money lending place. Personally, I'd love an Argos to go there, but I can't see that happening. What do you reckon that will turn into? We've reached peak coffee shop/deli now surely?
clandestino
no llevar papel
Just realised that this month means I've been living in West Norwood for four years. Crazy - how time flies...
discobastard
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Argos!?!?
editor
hiraethified
It may be unfashionable to say it, but they're bloody useful places.
FACT! Argos was established in 1973 by Richard Tompkins, the founder of the Green Shield Stamps scheme, who rebranded the existing Green Shield Stamps catalogue shops as Argos, before opening new Argos branded stores later in the year
I'm old enough to remember Green Shield Stamps. My mum used to have millions of the things.
Sister Midnight
Well-Known Member
Good for click n collect at least... 
discobastard
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Yeah, they are useful. And actually, I can't think of anything else that I desperately want to see there.
FACT! No 2... Apparently he was on holiday in Greece in a town called Argos when he had the idea.
I did some work for Argos once. Nice people.
clandestino
no llevar papel
I find Argos really useful, just for all the random bits and pieces that regular shops don't carry, and they're far cheaper than stores like Currys. I agree that that site's probably not big enough, but couldn't we have a mini version? Argos Express? Argos Local?
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
I managed to kit out an unfurnished kitchen with all the essentials for about £40 at Argos. Toaster, kettle, cutlery, plates etc etc
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Did you get any furniture though?
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
No. It already had a table and two chairs in the kitchen. I manged to buy enough to make it livable (as opposed to it being particularly homely)
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Just had a look in Knowles, doors were open for a delivery. I hope they are working around the clock to finish it.....cos it's a long way from done....
clandestino
no llevar papel
I was wondering how they were hoping to be finished by this time next week...we'll find out I guess!
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
It's doable....just need to lob the labor at it. No flooring in yesterday...bar was being constructed. It'll be a close shave. I suspect there will be items unfinished on opening night...
discobastard
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They said in their email the kitchen won't be ready, bar only.
editor
hiraethified
Standard Antic procedure for new bars.
That's ok - you will get free champers and canapes as an online reviewer and possible DJ no doubt. It's a cheap night out that I doubt many poor people in this depraved ward could afford - unless on the ponce that is.
Have you not been to Scandals - I was probably the only resident that supported the application for a lapdancing club.
Shit cocaine and manky prostitutes....nice.
Bigup WeNo!
Bigup WeNo!
clandestino
no llevar papel
I think it's fairly common for Antic pubs not to bother with flooring. I wouldn't be surprised if they leave it as it is.
299 old timer
Well-Known Member
A few bags of sawdust from the timber merchant up the road, job done
Sure the THT opened without their toilets being ready, and they see themselves as being quite sophisticated.
snowy_again
Slush
Her little dog was a HH pub regular.
discobastard
Well-Known Member
Here's Knowles' opening night gambit. Pop-up-kitchen-takeover-tastic 
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