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minki
02-01-2009, 10:28 AM
Rossiters in Paignton to close after 150 years'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1133485/Store-inspired-Are-You-Being-Served-forced-shut-shop-150-years.html

Also:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7770954.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7580658.stm
blakey
02-01-2009, 02:30 PM
i thought it was simpsons of piccadilly which inspired croft?
i remember reading that was where he found out about the 'kneeing the jacket' tactic?
Greg WibblyWobbly
02-01-2009, 03:41 PM
That's sad news but I guess I'm one of those people that contribute to something like this. Why go out and get something when I can get it online, cheaper and delivered to my door ??
Lucas The Tucas
02-01-2009, 04:15 PM
I hate to hear that Minki.

If you want to buy it. {the store}.

I'll come help sell suit coats.

But, you'll have to get Goldie & Sonosun, to take the Inside legs. :lol:

But ..... Wibby & Rach, will want to be over the Pussy Shampoo Parlor.


:lucas01:
Greg WibblyWobbly
02-01-2009, 04:46 PM
I hate to hear that Minki.

If you want to buy it. {the store}.

I'll come help sell suit coats.

But, you'll have to get Goldie & Sonosun, to take the Inside legs. :lol:

But ..... Wibby & Rach, will want to be over the Pussy Shampoo Parlor.


:lucas01:

My greatest career move ... "Head Moggie Washer" ! :lol:
minki
02-01-2009, 04:59 PM
i thought it was simpsons of piccadilly which inspired croft?
i remember reading that was where he found out about the 'kneeing the jacket' tactic?

I know that Jeremy Lloyd worked at Simpsons' for a while, and used that experience to help develop AYBS. I don't think Croft worked there.
blakey
02-02-2009, 06:29 AM
perhaps i was thinking of lloyd, i always get them both mixed up :oops:
Melchett
02-02-2009, 09:07 AM
My greatest career move ... "Head Moggie Washer" ! :lol:

"If your pussy's in the mood, get it clipped and then shampood."
blakey
02-02-2009, 01:19 PM
"If your pussy's in the mood, get it clipped and then shampood."

oi! stop nicking my signature line! ;):lol::D
sonosun
02-02-2009, 08:14 PM
I hate to hear that Minki.

If you want to buy it. {the store}.

I'll come help sell suit coats.

But, you'll have to get Goldie & Sonosun, to take the Inside legs. :lol:

But ..... Wibby & Rach, will want to be over the Pussy Shampoo Parlor.



Lucas can be head of accounts. He's used to paying his employees in Chapatties.
Sir Humphries
02-10-2009, 09:49 PM
That's sad news but I guess I'm one of those people that contribute to something like this. Why go out and get something when I can get it online, cheaper and delivered to my door ??

That might work for most people, but I refuse to buy clothing online. If you are my height and weight, you can NEVER be sure you will get the right size unless you try it on first.

I have been fooled by sizes in pants, shirts, shoes, coats, and now even a hat. If it says it's my size, that never guarantees that it will actually fit me.

All that said, I still prefer to go to Goodwill. I am not a fan of Walmart unless I can't find something anywhere else. That usually means electronics. I prefer second-hand stuff otherwise.