monasqueen Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Why does everyone suddenly start talking about food when there's a ferry missing? Mann does not live with food alone. How many local producers are there of clothes, electrical goods, etc...etc...? A lot of shops will have been relying on imported goods to sell on as Christmas gifts. Alright, there will now be better stocks of non-edible goods in the January sales, but local shops will have been suffering. Stuff the chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Why does everyone suddenly start talking about food when there's a ferry missing? Mann does not live with food alone. How many local producers are there of clothes, electrical goods, etc...etc...? A lot of shops will have been relying on imported goods to sell on as Christmas gifts. Alright, there will now be better stocks of non-edible goods in the January sales, but local shops will have been suffering. Stuff the chicken. Perhaps because it's possible to do without a replacement TV for a week if the boat doesn't go, and carry on using your current outfits. My understanding is that we've got about a week's food on the shelves, and if we had 7 days without a sailing the UN would have to start dropping food parcels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuter ede Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 In the event of a food drop by the UN any suggestions as to the contents of the packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 In the event of a food drop by the UN any suggestions as to the contents of the packages? Meringues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1978 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 cornetto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 In the event of a food drop by the UN any suggestions as to the contents of the packages? Laughing policemen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie44 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just ignore what I said, it was not aimed at people who just wish to argue the point.......snip....... By 'argue the point', do you mean someone pointing out that you were wrong? Who was your post aimed at? People who didn't know any better? No, people who should know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie44 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just ignore what I said, it was not aimed at people who just wish to argue the point.......snip....... By 'argue the point', do you mean someone pointing out that you were wrong? Who was your post aimed at? People who didn't know any better? And, in what way was I wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just ignore what I said, it was not aimed at people who just wish to argue the point.......snip....... By 'argue the point', do you mean someone pointing out that you were wrong? Who was your post aimed at? People who didn't know any better? And, in what way was I wrong ? Buying local all year will not work, the island does not produce enough food to do so for a balanced diet. Your idea of an island like the darling buds of May never existed, it was financed by the mass tourist industry in the post war years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1978 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Buy local my arse. I don't think I'd have a roof over my head if I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Buy local my arse. I don't think I'd have a roof over my head if I did. Cement being a large part of modern buildings, you would not have a roof over your head, last time I looked we import cement along with that other need; medicines...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just been to Tesco. Which knob head bought up all the iceberg lettuce???? I can't have my old el paso taco shells and bbq fajitas mix without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 In the event of a food drop by the UN any suggestions as to the contents of the packages? I'd vote for bacon and bread. Perhaps some cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just been to Tesco. Which knob head bought up all the iceberg lettuce???? I can't have my old el paso taco shells and bbq fajitas mix without it. Nice to see you supporting local businesses and food suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lxxx Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just been to Tesco. Which knob head bought up all the iceberg lettuce???? I can't have my old el paso taco shells and bbq fajitas mix without it. Where do you get your kosher meat in times of restricted sailings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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