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Title: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: tim on October 21, 2008, 12:14:26
What Credit Crunch?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/photo04/cooking/fm2.jpg

They could open a Soup Kitchen instead??
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: grawrc on October 21, 2008, 12:20:13
Just an evening's drinks bill for your average pop or football star! ;) ;)
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: OllieC on October 21, 2008, 12:22:32
Are you sorting out your Christmas hamper already, Tim?!?!
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Duke Ellington on October 21, 2008, 14:28:01
Shame its so so very expensive ~it would be nice to see the fortnums horse and cart pull into my driveway!!

Duke
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Hyacinth on October 21, 2008, 19:33:08
No such thing as a free meal - or free delivery either, Tim. For 'Free' read 'delivery price costed in'?
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: betula on October 21, 2008, 19:38:30
I can't make out the price??
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: tim on October 21, 2008, 20:15:51
Need their spectacles, too?

Don't look!
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: betula on October 21, 2008, 20:42:49
Tell me Tim. :)

I want one along with the Aga.Red. :)
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Jeannine on October 21, 2008, 21:05:26
Oh I just had a look on their site, I was going to buy a Christmas pudding as I can't make one this year, but £30 put me off a bit , mind you the £1400 wedding cake was very impressiveXX Jeannine
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: littlebabybird on October 21, 2008, 22:22:08
Quote from: Jeannine on October 21, 2008, 21:05:26
Oh I just had a look on their site, I was going to buy a Christmas pudding as I can't make one this year, but £30 put me off a bit , mind you the £1400 wedding cake was very impressiveXX Jeannine

Jeannine

i'll make you  one,
lbb
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: carolinej on October 21, 2008, 22:31:21
For £1400 I'll make you 2!!!! ;D ;D ;D

cj :)
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: littlebabybird on October 21, 2008, 22:35:22
£500 for a 100g Tin of fish eggs!!!
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Georgie on October 21, 2008, 22:51:17
Okay I'm going to stick my neck out here.  I like Fortnums!  The service in that place is impeccable and they sell a wide range of foods, not just things for the super rich.  I'm partial to their cheese counter and here's a little tip.  They also sell mundane things like cream crackers so if you are ever in the smoke pay a visit, buy a few basics and get a carrier bag - they last for years!   ;D

G x
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: grawrc on October 21, 2008, 22:56:19
Nevertheless Georgie I'm sure you'd agree that 25 grand for a Xmas hamper is a tad outrageous,,, not that it's not the price of the stuff in the hamper etc  ;D ;D ;D Cor I could get two Agas for that - installed n all. :-\ :-\ ;D
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Amazin on October 21, 2008, 23:09:39
Now there's an ad I'd like to see on the telly -

Mater's gone to Fortnums!

;D
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Georgie on October 21, 2008, 23:11:15
Quote from: grawrc on October 21, 2008, 22:56:19
Nevertheless Georgie I'm sure you'd agree that 25 grand for a Xmas hamper is a tad outrageous,,, not that it's not the price of the stuff in the hamper etc  ;D ;D ;D Cor I could get two Agas for that - installed n all. :-\ :-\ ;D

I wouldn't eat most of the stuff in that hamper for a variety of reasons. That said I'm rather partial to Cropwell Bishop Stilton but as my nephew lives minutes away from where it's produced he can get it for me anytime I like.  I'd be willing to give most of the drinks a go though.  :D  It sounds like a lot of money to spend on a hamper but I doubt it's aimed at the likes of me.  Oh and I don't have room for one Aga, let alone two!

G x
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Paulines7 on October 22, 2008, 13:35:29
Quote from: betula on October 21, 2008, 19:38:30
I can't make out the price??

£25,000 betula.  How many are you going to order?
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: tim on October 22, 2008, 16:13:06
Georgie - agree - they have some great stuff - esp the Cheeses.

And the Tea Room is useful on occasion?



Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: Georgie on October 22, 2008, 17:01:50
Quote from: tim on October 22, 2008, 16:13:06
Georgie - agree - they have some great stuff - esp the Cheeses.

And the Tea Room is useful on occasion?

Yes indeed.  Far better than a glass of not quite chilled, over-priced white wine served in a plastic (!) wine glass in the forecourt of the RA and a welcome rest before/after spending hours browsing in Hatchards.   ;D

G x
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: lolabelle on October 22, 2008, 20:51:24
mightly big hangover with a 3 litre bottle of vodka !!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: OllieC on October 22, 2008, 21:00:03
So, here's a question - what would you need to be earning to buy a hamper like this?
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: littlebabybird on October 22, 2008, 22:37:03
Ollie it wouldnt matter how much income i had, i couldnt buy that
lbb
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: grawrc on October 23, 2008, 01:18:57
I would reckon half a million upwards???
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: betula on October 23, 2008, 11:01:58
Even if I could afford it I probally would not buy one.Very wasteful.Almost obscene really.I will have one in my dreams. ;D

Now little red Aga is different............... ;D
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: grawrc on October 23, 2008, 12:24:53
Mmmmmmmmm.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: FREE DELIVERY - can they really afford it??
Post by: lolabelle on October 23, 2008, 19:59:34
They are having a laugh look close, socks and hotwater bottle cover !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I ask you  ;D ;D ;D ;D