treeve
Major Contributor
Just wondering how many of you actually write a list of 'things that we have run out of and would like to re-stock', how many have an idea of what is needed and just go around picking up things to put in the basket/trolley, how many pick up what looks interesting or what is cheap this week, and how many succumb to impulse buying and crumple in the face of pester power (or worse). How many simply go on line and wait for it to be delivered?
I have just been to Truro today to get a selection of sauces and spices, oils and oriental vegetables, and so on. Basically as far as I saw, Truro is full of closed, empty or quite inconsequentail premises, just the same as Penzance. The major difference as far as I can see is M&S and other larger stores, a sizeable book shop, wider selection of 'eating places' and a Tescos that is the other side of the road instead of being a long walk or bus/car ride away. They do have a national music outlet, which is pretty good and Undercover Markets. But,all in all, it to me is not really that much better than what has happened in Penzance. For example, I was looking for the Chinese Emporium that used to be my main shopping place for spices and oriental veg and so on; that has gone. There were four other smaller outlets (one Indian) that I used, they are empty. In fact to be blunt, I could not find what I considered a good grocers. They may be there but the two that I frequented have gone. They do have a Burger King, my favourite fast burger outlet. They have the best Map (worldwide) shop anywhere.
I ended up in 'last resort mode' going to Tescos - finding many of the products that I was wanting. I know what I can get in Tregenzas in Penzance, but there are a few other things that are no longer available here, which is a shame. It all is a part of the commercial representation to buy ready made meals, the bane of a healthy life.
I will probably have to get them in Plymouth.
Tell us your shopping experiences ... and any tips.....
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I have just been to Truro today to get a selection of sauces and spices, oils and oriental vegetables, and so on. Basically as far as I saw, Truro is full of closed, empty or quite inconsequentail premises, just the same as Penzance. The major difference as far as I can see is M&S and other larger stores, a sizeable book shop, wider selection of 'eating places' and a Tescos that is the other side of the road instead of being a long walk or bus/car ride away. They do have a national music outlet, which is pretty good and Undercover Markets. But,all in all, it to me is not really that much better than what has happened in Penzance. For example, I was looking for the Chinese Emporium that used to be my main shopping place for spices and oriental veg and so on; that has gone. There were four other smaller outlets (one Indian) that I used, they are empty. In fact to be blunt, I could not find what I considered a good grocers. They may be there but the two that I frequented have gone. They do have a Burger King, my favourite fast burger outlet. They have the best Map (worldwide) shop anywhere.
I ended up in 'last resort mode' going to Tescos - finding many of the products that I was wanting. I know what I can get in Tregenzas in Penzance, but there are a few other things that are no longer available here, which is a shame. It all is a part of the commercial representation to buy ready made meals, the bane of a healthy life.
I will probably have to get them in Plymouth.
Tell us your shopping experiences ... and any tips.....
ignoring the Council Tip. ::6: