After work, which was another busy day, I went shopping in Waitrose. Now, for those of you who aren’t attuned to the ways of the English, this may mean nothing, but the Brits will all be nodding wisely. They know that I’m a natural TESCO shopper and not a good match with the upper classes that inhabit the aisles of Waitrose.
I like to shop there now and again to add a bit of variety to our diet, and a bit of variety to my life.
To be honest, it felt like I’d wandered into the middle of National Dress Like an Idiot Day. Well, I didn’t think “idiot” – feel free to substitute your own if you feel the need for something stronger.
Considering that I often look like I dressed in the dark, I don’t generally comment on the clothing of others, but today I just had to say something.
There were quite a few 40-year-olds dressed like teenagers and a number of women dressed like they’d just stepped off their country estates. There were other poor sartorial decisions too, but one stood out. It wasn’t just a crime against fashion, but probably a crime against humanity.
The perpetrator was around sixty, taller than me and badly shaved. He was wearing jeans with turn-ups, red socks and white sneakers. Add an overcoat, a flat cap and a pair of glasses that looked like welder’s goggles. I didn’t even see his shirt, but it was probably hideous.
He looked like a refugee from London Fashion Week, or some similar pit of …er…individualistic dressing.
For some reason I’m thinking of this cartoon.
We never shop at Waitrose – too far away being the main reason and too expensive is another. The Co-Op is the nearest and our usual venue but that is also quite pricey so we also shop at Tesco and Asda. I envy you your entertainment while shopping.
This one is about a mile from the shop, and used to be a Coop. I’ve been three times infifteen months, but may go for scones in the cafe soon.
One click on that link for Waitrose and I understood perfectly. I didn’t even have to scroll down that first page. lol
🙂
I generally shop in ALDI and Home Bargains. It suits my budget!
I have trouble finding everything I want at Aldi and Lidl, though I admire their pricing strategy.
You soon get used to the layout – just avoid the middle bits!
But I like the middle bits!
I am not encouraged to browse the centre on account of the pointless things that I have bought there on impulse!
I sneak in when Julia isn’t around…
You have Aldi???
I have trouble telling the difference between Lidl and Aldi, but according to the web we have five Aldis within a couple of miles. And 3 Lidls.
It is good to get out and about to different places. I take it they had no scones? 🙂
Good point! There’s a cafe at the supermarket so they must have. I will explore further at some point.
I like the way the cartoon fitted the title. I bought a small Victorian semi in Raynes Park for £5,000 in 1968. Raynes Park became estate agents’ West Wimbledon. A Waitrose was built down the road. The house sold for £745,000 in 2014. It has now been extended and is on the market for more than £1,000,000.
With hindsight, you should have bought two. 🙂
Would that I could have done – as always, we bought to the maximum of our resources
That’s always the way isn’t it. 🙂
Yep
I expect the poor fellow was congratulating himself on his natty turnout. I must take care how I dress if I am spending time in the Midlands.
I doubt you approach anything like these deplorable standards. Even I looked normal in his presence.
Well, a lot to look at anyway.
There was indeed. I also managed to get three lots of puddings at reduced prices – profiteroles, clarfoutis and something with pistachios. Entertainment and puddings – not a bad afternoon.
Not at all!
Much tell you I’m on my way to a tea….I’m assuming scones will be involved
It would be nice to think so. 🙂
Scones and cream and jam…oh my! It was yummy!
Glad to hear it. 🙂