Here are a few shots of Oranjemund Spar this morning, for those of you who cannot remember it....
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Hey, Mike, your Spar looks neater, and better stocked than ours! Well done! Did you have a spring cleaning before you go on holiday?
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Mike to you and all Spar staff - well done!! Looking lovely, keep it up!!!
Paula, you are going to be SO sorry that you missed this... bravo
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Looks a damm site bigger better and neater than the Kwikspar in Pinelands .. I jokingly call it the 'Sparse " sometimes ... although I do like their sunday lunch take out .. roast chick pork or lamb with veg and roast taties and choice of rice .. gravy .. mint sauce etc.. nice if I feel like some comfort food ... then again you go to the spar at paddocks in Milnerton .. a deli section to die for ...
Quote from: Bertie Horak on August 08, 2008, 09:43:13 AM
Hey, Mike, your Spar looks neater, and better stocked than ours! Well done! Did you have a spring cleaning before you go on holiday?
Yep!
But Michael, why are he chairs on the desks??? To watch out for thieves??
Firstly well done Mike :-) Must say your display isles and the neatness of your shelves could put most Spar's here in Pretoria to shame!!!!
Just a few things that I noticed, CCTV Camera's??? Wow I counted 5 in a row against what appeared to be the right side of the wall? All in such close proximity to each other? (Sorry I work in the security industry) Why so many in such close proximity?
Sorry but could not help notice that the lady that was stocking the bread roll counter was doing so with her bare hands? Hope she washed them before ?
No offence, just an observation .....
Very impressed Mike; looks like a far better range tese days than when I left Oranjemund! We have a great Spar here on Rosmead avenue as well run by a Greek family that's fantastic too.
@ DUnja, the five camera's in a row point down five different isles, we have 5 covert camera's also in the shop, which has helped us (Adriaan) catch at least 20 staff member sover the last 3 years.....
@ Cherry, Rosemead won quite few awards over the last few years.... and yes, we do get complimented on the wide range we carry for such a remote store , at the last count we had 16 different mustards and 18 000 different lines....
The photo;'s to not show the whole truth, as the store is actually quite dirty and in dire need of painting, but this will cost in excess of 100 000, just for the inside, and with the unsure future of Oranjemund, one wonders if this would be money well spent, especially after us having to fork out close to half a million for a new generator.....
The building is also falling to pieces and the floor is trashed with tiles coming up left and right...
Mike
I am impressed! A much better set up than when I lived in Oranjemund. Tell me, is there no separate bottle store and market anymore? We also have two Super Spar's here in Pretoria, the one is located in Eldoraigne and the other in Queenswood. Here in Pretoria most of the Spar's sell cooked meals. Must admit it is cheaper to buy a meal there than preparing for two people. Keep up the good work.
Charmain
The shop looks awesome - Good work Michele & Mike bravo ...........one thing though - Do you guys do internet shopping and delivery, cause I could quite happily put in an order right now grab
Ok Mike, now tell us who were the big nobs from other Spars that come to visit your shop??
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Are you guys in Nam planning on upgrading to the new Smart Tag system? I thought it looked cool here at our local SPAR, so I "liberated" one to show you.
"Liberated"? Nice euphemism Carl! :wow1: image071
image201 Actually I bribed one of the shelf packers into giving me one. Lets say I made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
sorriso2 How do they work though?
The tag contains a programmable microcontroller. Each tag is labelled with a description of the item whose price is to be displayed. The shop owner pre-programs his inventory into a hand held programmer together with each item's price. The programmer is then given to the shelf packer who during his rounds just points the programmer at the tag of the item on the shelf and the correct price is sent via an infra red link to the tag and is displayed for all to see.
All in all, its a much smarter and more efficient system than having to re-label the shop inventory every time the prices change.
Ahh, thank you; now if we could get all shops to make sure every item is labelled whether on the item or the shelf price, I for one will be a happy puppy!
The technology has been available for years allready. Its up to the store owner whether he wants to use it or not. These tags are mass produced in China for less than R10 each. A small price to pay if you want to keep ahead of the competition.
Quote from: Michael Alexander on August 08, 2008, 08:36:23 AM
Here are a few shots of Oranjemund Spar this morning, for those of you who cannot remember it....
Hi Mike looks good but why when I come to spar the fruit and veg displays are so empty "I must be going on the wrong day of the week"
Alfie, Perishables on a mOnday...... Fruit and veg on Tuesdays and Thursday. fresh meat on Fridays...... and Beer on Monday to Saturdays...... drinking-41
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Quote from: Michael Alexander on August 18, 2008, 09:37:54 PM
Alfie, Perishables on a mOnday...... Fruit and veg on Tuesdays and Thursday. fresh meat on Fridays...... and Beer on Monday to Saturdays...... drinking-41
I will be leaving this week end to a farm no electricity, no tv, no radio just lots of beers, spice gold and a nice sweet wine for the cold evenings
I will bring pic's back
Alfred
Will you bring a book? cat3
Did Alfie go Hunting? trex-073
Maybe he's been stollen....... :wow1:
I think he's a bit too tall to steal! He just said he was going to a farm with no electricity but lots of booze by the sound of it!
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Who on earth would want to steal Alfie..... I mean.... he is family of that Diane woman...... boob1
I don't think I'll warrant that with a reply!
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That Diana women has kindly offered us her backyard to camp in when we get kicked out of Oranjemund and have nowhere to go!
Boobs - just ignore my worse half!
Well, due to the fact that Alfie and I attended the same school.... he is obliged to offer space in his Garden.,,,,,,, hammer
I was talking about Diana's garden - not Alfies!
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Oh ye may mock..........but everyone knows if you sleep on the side of the bed nearest the door - you could get stollen!!!
One minute 164 and the next ....... :nono1:
Ja.....but Alfie is way tooooo tall to sleep in a regular bed...... fantasy-18
At least I have Shadow lying next to me on the floor then - I'm sure he'll protect me from the people stealers!
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Yes! But the question goes a begging, would he protect you from me? giverose
Go stock a shelf and behave yourself........
Michael,Michael...Alfred does not have a garden sooo you'd better be nice to me Boobs
By the way he does fit in a normal bed...he just packs his leg away. 164
Oh yes and its brother Keith that is the big white hunter. shooter
There was a time I nearly got stollen you know.........lucky I had policedog-small
Bet you were sleeping on the side near the door - weren't you; huh? huh? huh?
I was too....in my lingerie. Boobs
image201 well I'm really glad they didn't steal you or else who would be cool enough and sexy enough to show us all her moves!
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I just knew it - people get stollen when they sleep near the door - have you changed sides?
This is starting to sound like a Calvin and Hobbes Novel....... image201
Is that shop open yet? Geez! I need some milk and I'd like a fresh loaf, also a jar of lime marmalade........come on! come on! come on! move it! move it! - open that door and let me in........
No use, Rhona, I've tried that before! Didn't work, tried to knock on the Spar door at 5 am, but for some unknown reason, there was no MIke! 3_8_14
I tell you what Bertie; it's as hard to get good staff these days..........can you imagine having soooo much money, you can afford to stay in bed and miss the early moring trade 23_146_26 get up and let the customers in - no computer number with us, just hard cold cash.........
Yup, and I wanted to get stuff to bake a nice bread for our friends, now I'll just have to give them rusks!
See later! sorriso2
Quote from: Bertie Horak on August 23, 2008, 04:06:53 AM
No use, Rhona, I've tried that before! Didn't work, tried to knock on the Spar door at 5 am, but for some unknown reason, there was no MIke! 3_8_14
You should try the Spar in Secunda then. Very clever marketing strategy, they open at 6am Mondays to Sundays. The shop is on one of the busiest morning routes, and by 6:30 am the place is packed with customers. They always catch the morning Sasol traffic as well as the tannies taking their kids to school. Then theres also the odd school kids stocking up with Chesterfields for first break. Very clever tactic, send one of those beggers from the car park in to buy their smokes for them...brings back memories of of my youth... 202
Hey - some of have a life as well!!!!!!
It wasn't that many years ago that the shop closed on a Saturday afternoon and only opened on a Monday morning. Now if we close for one day there is panic buying! I just love the shop on the 24th of December as we close for 2 days - the queue is unbelievable and you see the same people coming back 3 times! Lucky for us we always have the keys if we need anything! image19
goodmorning Michele. Not to worry, Carl gave me a beer for breakfast in the bush pub!
What a good example to set! From you of all people!
Speaking about Spar, I need to move my arse and get going - shouldn't be sitting here surfing the net!
Have a good day all, see you later!
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A man's gotta eat, Michele! If it's image 11 or faceinfood, it still goes down the same tube!
And you our health advisor tch! tch! tch! oh the shame :nono1:
You've just given me an idea for a new topic on the Health Board: "BEER - THE HEALTHY DRINK" I bet I'll be able to make it look that way!!!! - Use a few big words, who knows, next day everybody has a beer for their health (for brekkies)! He-He! BierSuip
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And beer after toothpaste makes such a great tastebud tingling sensation in your mouth you will want to skip that unhealthy full continental breakfast anyway. How's that for promoting a healthy start to the day.
Continental breakfast??
Isn't that just rolls with jam and coffee??
Okay! now I see. The beer doesn't fit in...
Quote from: georg ruf jr. on August 25, 2008, 10:17:12 AM
Continental breakfast??
Isn't that just rolls with jam and coffee??
Dunno. I meant the one with bacon, eggs, sausages, toast, tomatoes, hash browns, etc (omeletes optional) all fried in a thick layer of artery clogging grease.
What does Continental Buffet Breakfast consist of?
toasts, jam & butter, sliced cheese, waffles, sliced fresh tomatoes, sliced cucumber, 3 types of cereal: cornflakes, coco-pops, muesli , coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, orange juice, apple juice, fresh fruit: banana/apple.
Ok, that's definately not the one I was referring too.
I was talking about the good old South African "boereontbyt"...
Generally referred to as an English breakfast!
Thanks for clearing that one up Ricky.
Quote from: Michael Alexander on August 25, 2008, 11:33:20 AM
What does Continental Buffet Breakfast consist of?
toasts, jam & butter, sliced cheese, waffles, sliced fresh tomatoes, sliced cucumber, 3 types of cereal: cornflakes, coco-pops, muesli , coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, orange juice, apple juice, fresh fruit: banana/apple.
that's what it's turned into now, yep!
Quote from: Rhona on August 22, 2008, 04:27:57 PM
Maybe he's been stollen....... :wow1:
I'm back was stolen by total nature lots of wine, bear and rum did a bit of wiring on a old farm house for a long time Oranjemunder will soon be Ex - Oranjemunder
Alfred
Quote from: Michael Alexander on August 22, 2008, 05:22:52 AM
Did Alfie go Hunting? trex-073
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No Mike not yet, just purchased a .270 rifle will have to wait for next season
Alfred
What??????????? shooter
Quote from: Ricky Barron on August 25, 2008, 12:00:46 PM
Generally referred to as an English breakfast!
Ahem!..........Don't you mean Full
Irish breakfast???
It's possible that the Irish folk might lay claim to this particular breakfast combination. However, there is generally no alcohol involved, and I have yet to meet an Irishman who can eat without drinking. Moreover, if we could agree to allow you to hijack a "full Irish lunch" may we not continue to refer to the first meal of the day as "English"? Please.......Besides, most menus in S.A. would have to be reprinted to satisfy your request!
Tch! Tch! Tch! - Who ever heard of a full Irish lunch? what does that consist of 3 pints of Guiness and a couple of hot whiskeys........you and I both know it's an 'irish breakfast' - no paddy worth his salt would sit down to a full english 23_146_26
Welcome back Rhona. We missed you.
Thanks Carl - good to be back; missed all the teasing.....
Teasing? What teasing? image201 Looks more like you were on the warpath earlier regarding your Irish breakfast... 202 At least you guys invented stew. That should count for something?
Oh no! I hope I didn't come accross as shooter ; I really was teasing! Stew only counts for something if you eat it - but I s'pose we do have Guiness and the irish coffee...............maybe we can call it an Irish-English breakfast??? 202
Dont forget the Jamesons. Damm good whiskey! It was in fact the Irish that invented whiskey. The Scots stole the recipe and claimed it as their invention. Same with vodka. Invented by the Polish, and stolen by the Russians.
Ha...rubbish...The irish never invented Whisky.... Jamesons is also tripled distilled, the scots get it right the first time.....
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Don't make me laugh........that scottish whiskey would cut the throat clean outta ya - where as the smooth irish....... mmm! mmmmmmmm!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!