Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
May 1st 2005, 11:47 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by Seabird
That's because he shopped at Marks. 
May 1st 2005, 11:47 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by MJC
Is it really that bad in Aus, you can't afford to buy shoes.
And I thought it was one of THE places to live!!
And I thought it was one of THE places to live!!
Shoes are SO last year
May 1st 2005, 11:49 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by glittababe
I'm sooo cross! Today in Suffolk its beautiful, sun shining and 23 degrees. Kids are all out in boardies, t shirts and bare feet. Needed a few bits of shopping, so we all jumped in the car, didn't think much of the littlen not having shoes on. Got to Asda and literally as soon as we walked into the store people were staring at Ollie's bare feet. I told the kids to ignore them and we carried on our shopping. Was happily choosing some shampoo when this blokes voice shouted "YOU - put some shoes on!" Turned around to find Oliver crouched on the floor in tears and one of the customer service people (incidentally he was Kosovan) having a right old go at him. I stormed over, picked Ollie up and asked what the problem was. He told me (in as much English as he could) that Asda's policy was ALL customers had to have shoes on (its a Health & Safety thing). I explained that the kids were kinda used to the oz way and Ollie didn't want his shoes on! I fully understand their concerns, however shouting at a small child is unforgiveable, and if that is Asda's rule then why don't they display it on the doors as you walk in?
Ok, feel calmer now I've vented my anger!
Ok, feel calmer now I've vented my anger!
May 1st 2005, 11:50 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
I rest my case
Originally Posted by chocaholic
Shoes are SO last year
May 1st 2005, 11:51 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by MJC
I rest my case
May 1st 2005, 11:52 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
As you know, I'm in a cantankerous mood!!!
Not you Pix - but anyone need a dictionary?
Not you Pix - but anyone need a dictionary?
Originally Posted by PIXAU
Why did you rest your case .... bet it was too heavy with all them damn shoes!
May 1st 2005, 11:55 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by PIXAU
Only because Mary had a Virgin credit card
May 1st 2005, 11:56 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by MJC
As you know, I'm in a cantancorous mood!!!
Not you Pix - but anyone need a dictionary?
Not you Pix - but anyone need a dictionary?
Get the impression I'm feeling better MJC?
May 1st 2005, 11:58 pm
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Kick the missus out and grab the rum!!
May 2nd 2005, 12:02 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by MJC
Kick the missus out and grab the rum!!
May 2nd 2005, 12:03 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Do an Ozzy, wear hers, you might look a bit strange but - is the end justified by the means?
ps , where's my k?
ps , where's my k?
Originally Posted by PIXAU
Can't kick the misses out - got no shoes and the blisters still haven't heeled from the last time walked across K-Marts car park!
May 2nd 2005, 2:48 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
During the hot UK summer of 2003 our local large ASDA had signs up requesting that all customers should wear shirts and shoes (caused hilarity as there was no mention of shorts, thats why it sticks in my mind!). Another sign by the parental trolleys asked that children riding in the trolleys should have shoes for their own protection.
Not sure if this has been raised on the thread yet, but suppose that small barefoot Freddie trod on some broken glass that the cleaners had missed? Would the parents sue? Is the supermarket liable? Or would the court take the line that a child should be dressed when out in public?
Not sure if this has been raised on the thread yet, but suppose that small barefoot Freddie trod on some broken glass that the cleaners had missed? Would the parents sue? Is the supermarket liable? Or would the court take the line that a child should be dressed when out in public?
May 2nd 2005, 3:19 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by PIXAU
Why did you rest your case .... bet it was too heavy with all them damn shoes!
Hello there pixau! I tell you, I read this thread with some interest, then I started thinking people were getting a little 'close to the bone' and all, but towards the end you were totally cracking me up!!
You were not gonna allow the thread to deviate from a. the Kosovo connection or b. shoes, and I was in hysterics, laughing with tears springing into my eyes esp. re. the above comment!
I like it when threads crack me up, better than the bitchiness, it makes me cringe.
Come on pixau, keep me laughing!!
May 2nd 2005, 3:32 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by logan
Hello there pixau! I tell you, I read this thread with some interest, then I started thinking people were getting a little 'close to the bone' and all, but towards the end you were totally cracking me up!!
You were not gonna allow the thread to deviate from a. the Kosovo connection or b. shoes, and I was in hysterics, laughing with tears springing into my eyes esp. re. the above comment!
I like it when threads crack me up, better than the bitchiness, it makes me cringe.
Come on pixau, keep me laughing!!
You were not gonna allow the thread to deviate from a. the Kosovo connection or b. shoes, and I was in hysterics, laughing with tears springing into my eyes esp. re. the above comment!
I like it when threads crack me up, better than the bitchiness, it makes me cringe.
Come on pixau, keep me laughing!!
I must calm down a bit. I'm suprised I didn't get kicked off for my comments on the Dog Dies In Transit To Australia thread. Don't worry I'm sitting here awaiting my next opportunity .......
May 2nd 2005, 4:17 am
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Re: Asda's 'rules' regarding barefoot kids!
Originally Posted by PIXAU
Hi Logan, glad I raised a smile for you!
I must calm down a bit. I'm suprised I didn't get kicked off for my comments on the Dog Dies In Transit To Australia thread. Don't worry I'm sitting here awaiting my next opportunity .......
I must calm down a bit. I'm suprised I didn't get kicked off for my comments on the Dog Dies In Transit To Australia thread. Don't worry I'm sitting here awaiting my next opportunity .......
Hoever, loved the shoe theme, just told Mr Logan to go read it when he's finished disecting our car and putting it back together. (that was 'car' not 'cat' by the way!!)