How are you today?

[RobB]

Horsemeat perhaps??

Horse soup? Hmmm....you could be onto something there?

[blue]

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Is that B&M Bargains? They've opened up an out-of-town store about five minutes walk from here. Quite handy for car drivers. They seem a bit like QD or Wilkinsons,but a little more downmarket..... I got some really cheap tinned soup from there the other day. [/quote]

Yes that's the one Rob, and your description is exactly right! Quite honestly most of what they sell is poor quality tat, I've been working the customer service till the last three months or so and the amount of stuff we get back for refund is terrible. I wouldn't buy anything from there, except groceries which, as you say, are very cheap. Always check the use by dates though, the reason they can afford to sell stuff so cheap is because they buy it when it's coming up to date.

[quote=RobB]In a way your unpleasant boss has done you a big favour in treating you so appallingly .....had you really enjoyed your work at B+M, then you would have been in a quandary as to whether to stay where you are or to go back to with Julian Graves. I'm so pleased for you that its all worked out so well for you. [/quote]

Yes, the older I get Rob the more I feel that things happen for a reason. Having that experience at B+M and seeing how people are treated in a big company like that has given me even more appreciation for Julian Graves, and I've realised that what I actually enjoy is working in a small store where you get to build up a relationship with your regular customers. I'm so delighted to be returning to that sort of environment.

[RobB]

I've realised that what I actually enjoy is working in a small store where you get to build up a relationship with your regular customers.

I know what you mean.....that's one of the reasons why I enjoy serving in my little charity shop.

Just remembered I also bought a tub of mealworms from B&M but its okay, the birds aren't complaining.

[sound world]

Horsemeat perhaps??

Horse soup? Hmmm....you could be onto something there?

Hors d'ouevres??

[RobB]

Hors d'ouevres??

That is dreadful, even for you, Dave

[blue]

I've had my new Area Manager on the phone since I last posted, we are all set to go - we get the store stocked up on Wednesday (I'm anticipating at least a 12 hour shift ), then hopefully opening lunchtime on Thursday. There is no manager at the moment, so I will be running things until that's sorted. Which means basically I will be working all day every day until whenever.

I'm so excited! Back to me fruit and nuts!

[RobB]

What you need Beth is a well known celebrity to cut the ribbon on opening day.....hang on, I'll email you Stina's phone number.

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Beth, that is indeed a wonderful story. And very convenient that they called you at this time to offer you a job. Karma.

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Yes it must be Paul, its too much of a synchronicity to not be. When my former colleague who called me heard that I'd just decided to look for another job two weeks ago she was like, ok its obviously meant to be!

Even weirder is the fact that when I told my lovely till manager at B+M I would be looking to leave, I jokingly said to her that I would need her to come with me because she has been such a great Supervisor and I would miss working with her. when I got the job at JG I mentioned to her that they needed a manager for the shop - she has now applied for the position and is going to be interviewed soon. How hilarious and wonderful if she actually does end up coming with me!

Sometimes life is good.

[RobB]

As the old saying goes......'It's not what you know but who you know that counts'.

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Well I had the best day today, so happy to get back in the shop and start stocking it up again. It wasn't nearly as tiring as I was expecting it to be, we finished for the day at 5pm which was a nice surprise. The plan is to open on Friday, so we have tomorrow to get the remaining jobs done.

I think I had a smile on my face all day long, not least because so many people passing by stopped to say welcome back, good luck, glad you're opening again. How lovely to feel that people are happy to see us back.

[sound world]

Great, Beth-so good that something positive is happening for you.

[pgss]

Not being a eurovisionfan, this year I'm really proud that The Netherlands made it into the top ten of the final with a rather beautiful and sad song.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5o[/youtube]

[blue]

Will have a look next time I'm at Kate's, I can't watch videos on my crappy phone. I didn't realise eurovision had happened, who won?

I have a blissful day off today, someone has come from another store to look after mine for the day and give me a break. Things are going very well, our customers are absolutely delighted to see us back. Friday we took a grand, Saturday just over 1200. I'm thrilled!

[RobB]

I didn't realise eurovision had happened, who won?

Those who didn't take part !

Things are going very well, our customers are absolutely delighted to see us back. Friday we took a grand, Saturday just over 1200. I'm thrilled!

Excellent news ....shame you're not on commission?