Wow, what a culture shock for my good lady when I suggested we pop into M&S after church today to pass the time before catching our *bus home [even in a town the size of Perth, (where 'Stagecoach' has its origins) *services tend to be spasmodic on the Sabbath].
I think most UK citizens will be familiar with the telly advert that displays all manner of mouth-watering delicacies and concludes with the by-now famous words, "it's not just food ... it's M&S food!" Being not exactly the most affluent member of society, I cannot remember when I last visited the store (being more accustomed to the likes of Tesco and Farmfoods) and, one look at the prices, was enough to cause Myrna to remark, jokingly, that "this place should be called 'Marks & SpenDers' ... !" She could scarcely believe the cost of things - particularly in the flowers' section ... for example. orchids on sale for upwards of £20!!In the Phils the native variety of orchid can be bought for between 25 and 50 pesos.
Anyway, being aware that no lesser a personage than Maggie Thatcher is rumoured to purchase her knickers in this famous British chainstore, perhaps it might equally be called 'Marks & Suspenders' !!
