James

Don't put ideas in his head!

Well obviously I have touched a nerve Domitianus. Hence the diatribe. You sound like you are losing the plot. And yes, I really do think you have issues which some form of therapy might help. To summarise, you're saying that breast-feeding in public is like: Farting Burping Picking your nose Playing an MP3 at high volume Spitting Cursing Going shirtless in a restaurant Here's an analogy for you to get your head round. Careful now, read it slowly and concentrate: A baby breast-feeding is a bit like a person eating. Only it's a baby*... (Yes, I know, this bit's complicated, stay with me though) getting their food the way nature intended. I tell you what, instead of everyone who offends you so much by feeding their babies having to scuttle away and hide, how about we have a reserved area for people like you in cafes and restaurants? Preferably at the back so you don't offend anyone walking past? Or even better, you could just stay at home, or eat your meal in a toilet cubicle? *A baby is a little person who can't eat solid food yet.

Whoops, drinking not eating. Obviously this completely negates my argument (not). A few minor points to help you Domitianus: 1) A Baby is not a dog. A baby feeding in a restaurant is socially acceptable whereas a dog eating in a restaurant would be a different matter. Obviously. 2) Signs on public transport are because take-aways smell and litter is usually left. Breast feeding a baby causes neither of these issues. 3) Personal grooming. Again, like urinating etc. this is not comparable to feeding a baby. You have no need to do this in public whereas a mother may need to feed her baby during the day. 4) Freudian thing. Your remark about "loving women's breasts" gives you away. So because breasts are sexual objects for you, women mustn't perform their natural function in front of you as it might make you feel a bit funny. Sounds like your issues to me! Reminds me of those Islamic extremists who insist on women being veiled because a woman who isn't is like "uncovered meat" & they might get a bit excited. You really need to get over yourself and try to empathise a bit more. The whole world doesn't revolve around you!

Better take a baseball bat in case it gets nasty

I'm astonished at the way breastfeeding has been compared with defecating, urination, picking scabs and even masturbation on this thread. Um, hello? This is utterly ridiculous and demeaning to women who breastfeed in public. I do hope none who do are reading this and end up hiding away in some grotty loo to do it thanks to your ignorant, intolerant remarks. Breastfeeding is a form of EATING. If you have issues with it, it's your problem! You could always try looking away. There's a thought. Incidentally if any women who breastfeed in public are reading this I would encourage you to continue and please ignore the stupid remarks on this forum, many I'm guessing from men who have a repressed fixations and Freudian issues with your boobs.

Eeek. Our senses of humour just crossed Mockney

Bitty!

Beckenham is pure arriviste territory. Chavs with a thin veneer of nouveau respectability. Kate Lawler hails from there... go figure.

How about an 18th Century style Molly House?

What a missed opportunity. If they'd been bolder with the refit and had a proper relaunch they probably could have got rid of the chavs like the Palmerston did. As long as they're still there I (and I'm sure, many others) won't be venturing in.

It looks like the set of Murder She Wrote

How about a cool local clothes shop selling fair trade high-fashion? Topman/boutique style with a clear conscience. That would be great.

Think they should stick to one or two things and do them well. Small businesses tend to over-stretch themselves by doing loads of things haphazardly... the result is a confused loss-making mishmash. Personally I reckon a tea & chandelier shop is a fantastic idea (a few nice cakes on the side would be perfect). As long as they stick to this it should do very well. Good luck to them, I hope it succeeds!

Well we shall have to agree to disagree then! I would add that I don't think any of the big four are particularly "good and honest". But I do know that apart from the availability of certain product lines in certain areas, the actual quality is pretty much the same across all of them. However Sainsburys are a smaller operation and are struggling against the might of Tesco and Asda. Knowing that they have no real point of difference they have rebranded themselves as the middle-class supermarket. This enables them to charge more. Clever stuff, and it works.

You've been totally sucked in by all the marketing. Sainsburys are laughing all the way to the bank. You should go compare the quality for yourself.

Agree totally Louisa. And Simon M, I don't know about those items in particular. But I can get everything I need there and I'm a vegetarian with a pretty healthy, balanced diet (I eat loads of vegetables and cook most of the time - I don't eat ready meals). I think with the likes of M&S and Waitrose you really do get something special, but for me Sains is a total scam. Their fruit and veg is particularly dodgy quality-wise.

Topman mostly, vintage sometimes, independent little places occasionally. I reckon White Stuff are fibbing a bit about their demographic. Don't know anyone my age who'd shop there.

Think I would rather look like Timmy Mallett. If you are going to go for the White Stuff look you might as well try Blue Harbour at Debenhams. Same stuff only cheaper. Or indeed Primark in Peckham - similar stuff, much cheaper.

I reckon Sains is crap and overpriced and usually packed to the rafters anyway. Morrisons in Peckham is way cheaper because you're not subsidizing Jamie Oliver's bonce on your TV screen. The stock is mostly exactly the same - it comes from the same suppliers in many cases. I notice no difference in quality whatsoever. This myth that Sainsbury's is somehow posher is a triumph of branding over reality.

Lol. Were you admiring your reflection Matt?

It is all a load of dull bland overpriced tat unfortunately. But I wish them well.

I think posh people look horsey and ugly. And I reckon there are some right lookers here locally. Saw some great male totty about the other day.

Hmm, barmen who like musicals and 70s disco compilations. Don't sound fit to me! More like a gay cliche...

Okay so where are the fit barmen then?

Lucky you Matt! Perhaps the drinks should have a chorizo theme in honour of that (quorn ham for me please)?