Shopping centres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DonkeyApple]

They have to be the most miserable venue on the planet. Miserable, gormless people wandering around buying things they don't need with money they don't have.

I really cannot stand the few occassions when I have no choice but to go to one.

Now, to say that blokes don't shop is very wrong but we just aren't destined for the conventional shopping centres.

Here's the concept:

A PH out of town centre. Opens evenings and weekends (because men work during the week).

Large car park with double sized parking bays.

A supermarket where you drop off the wife's shopping list and someone gets it all for you while you do more important things.

Then a series of relevant shops and liesure outlets: gadgets, cars, pub, ACE Cafe style venue, dodgy burger van etc. Maybe even a spot of karting.

All in all a venue where you can just turn up have the errands done for you and then grab a bit of food, a beer, proper shopping, bit of fking about and then head home.

The centre could then run 'Marques' weekends where you get 10% off if you arrive by that marque. Manufacturers can sponsor events etc.

All in a logical shopping centre, just north of the M25 would be just about right. Kind of the Ace Cafe but as a retail experience.

People who define cars by colour would not be permitted.

[Urban Sports]

Will it have a NEXT?

[Shaw Tarse]

The double size bays wouldn't be needed as blokes can park

[Ace-T]

Shaw Tarse said:

The double size bays wouldn't be needed as blokes can park

And some dozy twonk won't be dinging your doors as they will have a decent car too and have respect for yours.

I like this idea. A lot.

Trace

[Thankyou4calling]

As Duncan B would say "I'm in"

[spurs-442]

Shaw Tarse said:

The double size bays wouldn't be needed as blokes can park

Not on the evidence that I saw today - A sad and sorry sight to see a man try three times to get into a space that was massive (two small cars either side, both within the parking bays with plenty of room for even a Hummer).



On the plus side - saw a very nice Masser Gran Sport turn up as I was leaving.

[DonkeyApple]

Shaw Tarse said:

The double size bays wouldn't be needed as blokes can park

Aha, but coupe doors are longer and need more space.

And why should we not be able to park and open our doors fully so we can get in and out without playing Houdini.

It's not about parking, it's a quality of life thing.

[deeen]

Will it have a pinball machine?

[DonkeyApple]

Urban Sports said:

Will it have a NEXT?

Go and stand in the corner.

[Tiggsy]

Geek Water - nice

[Urban Sports]

DonkeyApple said:

Urban Sports said:

Will it have a NEXT?

Go and stand in the corner.

I was also going to ask if it had a Boots.

Edited by Urban Sports on Monday 30th August 19:06

[Shaw Tarse]

Urban Sports said:

DonkeyApple said:

Urban Sports said:

Will it have a NEXT?

Go and stand in the corner.

I was also going to ask if it had a Boots.

Edited by Urban Sports on Monday 30th August 19:06

I hope it has Boots with ladies in!

[DonkeyApple]

Urban Sports said:

DonkeyApple said:

Urban Sports said:

Will it have a NEXT?

Go and stand in the corner.

I was also going to ask if it had a Boots.

Edited by Urban Sports on Monday 30th August 19:06

No. Nor would it entertain the concept of hairdressing, soft furnishings etc. It it looks at home in Brent Cross or Bluewater then it wouldn't be valid.

There could be a barber and one shop that sold gifts for other halves, maybe earings made out of cam shafts, that sort of st.

Now, just in case you feel the need to mention another ladies' shop, here's a pre-emptic shhh:

[Thankyou4calling]

Could it have a Hooters bar and a drive in cinema showing films like sex and the city which would attract women in cars thus covering all the bases.

[markcoznottz]

BMW X6 at meadowhall today parked across two bays, asking for a kick or keying to be honest, but those cars are too big for a standard size parking bay, so it is a problem.

[Urban Sports]

DonkeyApple said:

Urban Sports said:

DonkeyApple said:

Urban Sports said:

Will it have a NEXT?

Go and stand in the corner.

I was also going to ask if it had a Boots.

Edited by Urban Sports on Monday 30th August 19:06

No. Nor would it entertain the concept of hairdressing, soft furnishings etc. It it looks at home in Brent Cross or Bluewater then it wouldn't be valid.

There could be a barber and one shop that sold gifts for other halves, maybe earings made out of cam shafts, that sort of st.

Now, just in case you feel the need to mention another ladies' shop, here's a pre-emptic shhh:

I'll take it that it's a no then!!

Trafford centre it is.

[DonkeyApple]

Thankyou4calling said:

Could it have a Hooters bar and a drive in cinema showing films like sex and the city which would attract women in cars thus covering all the bases.

Hooters is an obvious choice. A casino as well.

Drive in cinema a good idea but weather a problem.

Other halves are obviously welcome but there would be no commercial outlet that would be of obvious interest.

[jamoor]

Why not just shop online?

[DonkeyApple]

Silverstone could be a good venue.

[DonkeyApple]

jamoor said:

Why not just shop online?

Because this isn't just about shopping even if you were someone who shopped online.