Bruce wrote:
On Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:06:31 +0000, Rod
wrote:


But the real benefit is that a few days after opening (what? a couple of
months ago) the barrier/payment system broke down and so far hasn't
worked since. Free parking without any hassle! Hooray.

(Bound to be fixed by next time I go.)


Still not fixed today.

But what a fine store! Light and airy, with everything well
presented. Truly a 21st century supermarket.

In many ways yes. But for the noise from the various 'get ready to push
your trolley off the conveyor' and other automatic announcements.
Overlapping and echoing. Deafening big bongs in the lift. A truly
hideous auditory environment.[1]

But the chillers are quieter than in most of the others supermarkets.


[1] OK - paid up grumpy git but I do have near permanent tinnitus and
find myself extra sensitive to noise.

--
Rod