The Natural Philosopher coughed up some electrons that declared:

John wrote:

I think I will shop on the internet and drink at home.


Join the club...;-)


I'd like to support local traders who've been helpful and free with advice,
like Topps Tiles and Fixings Direct, and of course TLC[1]. But in general
it seems that the Internet offers more choice, better prices and faster
service for specials (vs the shop trying to get it).

But the rest of the surley unhelpful traders are going to get what they
deserve.

[1] I try to give them first refusal to quote, and I have a rule, that if
they can get to within 10-15% of Internet price, I'll let them have the
sale, because after all, they are able to offer good advice which most
internet stores can't.

Cheers

Tim