Bulgarian Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 i think it's a sign of the times that something as simple as community based shopping is seen as a chore. I see food shopping (and most shopping in general) as a chore, I'd rather spend that time doing something I actually like to do. If possible I get everything I need for the week in one trip then never go in a shop for the rest of the week. I can't imagine anything more torturous than having to go to 5 different shops (and no doubt queue-up in each one) to get my weekly food, it's just too much messing about for me. we get the society we deserve i suppose. were so busy, but busy doing what? Going out with friends, walking in the country, cycling in the country, visiting relatives, visiting other towns/cities, going to museums/art galeries/parks/theatres/cinemas, reading, watching TV etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Who goes food shopping before they go to work ? If you are busy sometimes there isn't much of an option. You can always go after work. I used to do the 'normal' household chores such as shop, cook a full evening meal and do housework or decorating then go and do a 12 hour afternoon shift so a quick pop to the butchers isn't difficult. At the same time I was studying part time and working every other weekend. Its just a matter of planning how to arrange everything to suit your lifestyle and budget. You missed my comment on the butcher delivering to your house. I have always had a butcher within a few miles of my house and they have always been more than happy to deliver ast the end of their day or a Saturday for no extra charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 If they delivered that would be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moke Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I see food shopping (and most shopping in general) as a chore, I'd rather spend that time doing something I actually like to do. If possible I get everything I need for the week in one trip then never go in a shop for the rest of the week. I can't imagine anything more torturous than having to go to 5 different shops (and no doubt queue-up in each one) to get my weekly food, it's just too much messing about for me. Going out with friends, walking in the country, cycling in the country, visiting relatives, visiting other towns/cities, going to museums/art galeries/parks/theatres/cinemas, reading, watching TV etc. etc. etc. i do all of those things too. for me, it would be far more unpleasant to have to traipse round a souless supermarket every couple of weeks, than to spend the time in my local community. spending a few minutes of my weekend doing this in no way prevents me from doing any of the other things you mention, and i really doubt it would to you either. no right or wrong, just a state of mind. my preference is to support local businesses, and that gives me great pleasure for a variety of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbladerob Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 For me it comes down to 'convenience'. The supermarkets offer convenience; meat, toiletries, groceries, all in one place. The meat counters these days are as good or better than some butchers and they also aim to offer the same experience (especially Morrisons who have their market stall set up with actual butchers, not just pre packed portions). Its a sad day when the independants struggle but I think its an unfortunate sign of the times. Supermarkets are so good at what they do thery can easily serve up specialist knowledge as well as giving discounts etc. The OP said theres ample parking etc etc, theres more at TESCO. If I bought everything from Tesco EXCEPT the meat from the butcher I would have to use more petrol, more stops, more hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 no right or wrong, just a state of mind. my preference is to support local businesses, and that gives me great pleasure for a variety of reasons. I support the local newsagent, off licence and chippy, I don't get any more "pleasure" from it than i do going to the supermarket. As I said earlier if local bussinesses were open to serve me when it's convenient to me (ie. after work) then I'd use them, but most fo them arn't, so sod them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moke Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 so sod them. quite. it's understandable that you feel the way you do. the only thing that saddens me is that so i'm in the minority, so before long, your way of life won't be a choice anymore, but an obligation. the pleasure for me comes from seeing the same people, who live in the same community, talking to them, and knowing that my trade means something to them - and to the other local businesses, farms etc. I'd contest the assumption that local traders should have to live up to the supers, open longer, and probably cut prices. as far as i am concerned, we'd all be a bit better off if we took more time over things like shopping locally, and thinking about our spending choices as a society. the supermarkets would quite merrily have me walk through whirring blades, tarmac the park and blow up the library if it made them more money, but hey ho, convenience is king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbladerob Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 quite. it's understandable that you feel the way you do. the only thing that saddens me is that so i'm in the minority, so before long, your way of life won't be a choice anymore, but an obligation. the pleasure for me comes from seeing the same people, who live in the same community, talking to them, and knowing that my trade means something to them - and to the other local businesses, farms etc. I'd contest the assumption that local traders should have to live up to the supers, open longer, and probably cut prices. as far as i am concerned, we'd all be a bit better off if we took more time over things like shopping locally, and thinking about our spending choices as a society. the supermarkets would quite merrily have me walk through whirring blades, tarmac the park and blow up the library if it made them more money, but hey ho, convenience is king. i think you'll find the big supermarkets are very ethically concious these days. The wicker has been given a load of support from Tesco, the Chesterfield store helped fund the Football parking and they also create thousands of jobs which the Wicker, Sheffield and Chesterfield undoubtedly need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sues_budgie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 What the heck have ethics got to do with it? Its a living animal thats been killed for our food. I do accept that I love Lamb and Mint Sauce, and yes I do feel sorry for the lamb (not when I'm eating it with mint sauce) when its stood next to a wall facing the firing squad and 6 members of the abatour team are pointing there guns at it. Lets take ethics out of the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbladerob Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Moke said that Supermarkets would flatten libraries and all sorts if it made them money, thats where ethics came into it. I dont see how you can leave social responsibility out of it completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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