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Old Jun 17th 2010, 9:52 am
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What do you miss most about M&S, was having a conversation with Aussies (who'd lived in UK) and Brits yesterday and we all had something we missed about M&S?

Must admit to being an M&S underwear fan it beats Bonds handsdown even if it is little Chinese woman who's slaved over the lace now instead of the old UK Dewhurst's and the like.
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What do you miss most about M&S, was having a conversation with Aussies (who'd lived in UK) and Brits yesterday and we all had something we missed about M&S?

Must admit to being an M&S underwear fan it beats Bonds handsdown even if it is little Chinese woman who's slaved over the lace now instead of the old UK Dewhurst's and the like.
Nothing. Their prawn sarnies were ok but not amazing. Much prefer Bonds to M&S knickers, they last longer and fit better (that's my body obviously). Rarely used M&S. Do have a couple of jumpers but apart from that I was never a fan.

Wasn't a fan of any of the shops that BE people seem to stress over either so I'm obviously odd.
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What we will miss will be the food!!!!
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What do you miss most about M&S,
Tunis cake.

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Nothing. Their prawn sarnies were ok but not amazing. Much prefer Bonds to M&S knickers, they last longer and fit better (that's my body obviously). Rarely used M&S. Do have a couple of jumpers but apart from that I was never a fan.

Wasn't a fan of any of the shops that BE people seem to stress over either so I'm obviously odd.
You must have a secret bonds supplier haven't found them to be anywhere as long lasting or the styles to be as good. Can't say I ever had the prawn sarnies...
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Much prefer Bonds to M&S knickers, they last longer and fit better (that's my body obviously).
Well keeping with the theme of 'compare and contrast' I prefer K-Mart's undies to Bonds or M&S. They grip my bum better.

But back to M&S, I did like their 5 quid caterpillar cake, but Tescos was also good and so was Sainsbury's....probably explains the shape of my bum...
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so I'm obviously odd
Is this in debate?
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Is this in debate?
Nope, it's a prerequisite for the position

I had to ask Deb if we had an M&S store. Apparently we did & the only time I ever went in I was chasing our son who had done a runner through the store aged 3 1/2 on his way to the ELC
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You must have a secret bonds supplier haven't found them to be anywhere as long lasting or the styles to be as good. Can't say I ever had the prawn sarnies...
I find Bonds quality are OK but not cut right but you can get some briefs called Rio from Woolies. Work fine - get a couple of years out of them - in TOTAL!
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The 10 quid meal deals, main meal, side dish, dessert and a bottle of plonk all for 10 quid what great value.............sigh.............
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Not in my house it's not.
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Non Iron School Uniform......oh and probably the Sandwich selection
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I miss the bras and the percy pigs
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I miss the bras and the percy pigs
Percy Pigs are in Coles in the confectionery aisle.
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