hypothetical question

[dean]

if you had to work, you know, for a living. A job i mean. what would you do?, the job dosent have to exist, you can make it up. it could be a new business venture, something you dreamt up in a bout of insomnnia.

But keep it sensible eh? (you know who i am talking about)

I would like to be the manager of a combined inner city launderette and sports bar. My reasoning for this is that lots of people in the big cities such as the "smoke" and merthyr tydfil are single. They probably dont own washing machines as they all live in rented flats etc. Therefore they can go down the launderette and while they are waiting for their smalls to dry they can partake of a social appertitif instead of looking arkward sitting on an uncomfortble bench.

You could then have a drink and , who know, even make some new friends etc

[A Yerbury]

yes but can you imagine the closing time hoo har!!! little tarts falling out of the doors draped in pyjamas and bedspreads? blokes having a right old drunken carry on wearing ladies bras and what not? so, yeah its a great idea at the end of the day basically. Where do I sign?
Alex.
ps so we arent doing the plane stuff anymore then? curses, I was up till half past 3 thinking of plane gags.....(or "plain" gags tee hee)

[dean]

i think i would have service washes available, otherwise it could get a bit confusing, potential arguements escalating in to full blown punch ups over whose turn is it for the spinner. You'd need to keep a lot of change for the dryers as well, those things eat the twenties.

[A Yerbury]

i think i would have service washes available, otherwise it could get a bit confusing, potential arguements escalating in to full blown punch ups over whose turn is it for the spinner. You'd need to keep a lot of change for the dryers as well, those things eat the twenties.

c'est vrai, they do indeed. Plus the woolens and terrytowlenes (sp? sorry, but I have never will never need that word again) always needs another session in the dryer.

[dean]

they 'd be a nuisance, they bring all their towels in, covered in hair and mingy stuff, they hog the bloody washing machines and dryers, and they'd probably just have one beer while they wait.U

Unlike the students who would bring in a bag of tea towels. Get slaughtered on cheap bitter, then you'd have to remind them which dryer they left they're clobber in.

[A Yerbury]

I think that this industry cross over alcohol realignment system would work with any business? just imagine how much more pleasant the dentist would be if instead of that pink juice to quaff it was that same pink juice with rum and a brolly?.... Bike been stolen? grimy Police station? 2 hour wait to see the desk sargeant? "whisky chaser coming right sir.." and what abou.......-yes yes, thats quite enough alcohol cross platform vending humour thanks Alex, don't over egg the nog -jokes ed.
cheers!

[dean]

I agree alex, but you have to agree there seems to be natural harmony in the laundry / dry cleaning industry and pubs / clubs/ sports /social clubs.

Now i'm not sugeesting it would work everywhere, my local transport club locals would have the right hump if all of a suddeen one lunchtime there appeared six industrial ARCO 32lb washing machines and dryers.

I like the idea of alcohol in police stations however, i must take that up with them when i am next hauled in.

[A Yerbury]

I like the idea of alcohol in police stations however, i must take that up with them when i am next hauled in.

...All I can say is good luck, I was in my local staion this morning demanding a drink but could I get one!?! no, all they did was laugh.

[CraigMac]

Dean,
Being in an inner city area, your clients are going to come from all walks of life. A lot of business is going to come from the local massage parlour......Im led to believe that they use lots of towels and bedsheets.....this is going to be a nice little earner.....I dont advise that you offer a service wash to these ladies for the obvious reason....leave em too it. Other wise they are going to be chatting up your punters and offering services between a boil wash!!!
This is a fledgling business and you dont want to be shut down for running a disorderly house!!
The licensing laws are very stringent.
On a simelar vein, Ive thought about opening a brothel, Just think about all the various types of Broth that could be served....Pea and Ham.....Chicken....Three bean....a hearty beef and vegetable....the list is endless...what an earner! Broth is very popular, especially in this cold and inclement weather that wer'e having.
I like it.

[SteveSki]

I think my perfect job would be car testing. I'm sure they do have people like this but i'd love for a company to give me a brand new car and say,"Steve, try and break that in a week" cause i'm damn sure I would be able to.
Now not going silly and saying I would just drive it into a brick wall (ahem :rolleyes: ) but wear and tear? I know i'd be suited to the "roll"...... :D

[NattyBoy]

Ive always fancied running my own little italian style delicatessen...!! Parma Ham, smeely Cheese, pitted olives...buffalo mozzarella....yum yum !!! :D

Cheers
Nat

[dean]

Dean,
Being in an inner city area, your clients are going to come from all walks of life. A lot of business is going to come from the local massage parlour......Im led to believe that they use lots of towels and bedsheets.....this is going to be a nice little earner.....I dont advise that you offer a service wash to these ladies for the obvious reason....leave em too it. Other wise they are going to be chatting up your punters and offering services between a boil wash!!!
This is a fledgling business and you dont want to be shut down for running a disorderly house!!
The licensing laws are very stringent.
On a simelar vein, Ive thought about opening a brothel, Just think about all the various types of Broth that could be served....Pea and Ham.....Chicken....Three bean....a hearty beef and vegetable....the list is endless...what an earner! Broth is very popular, especially in this cold and inclement weather that wer'e having.
I like it.

Never thought about the brothel element, maybe it could be a launderette/ pub/soup kitchen. I make a mean leak and potato broth. That would do down well with the prostitutes of a cold winters eveining.

[SAMMYE]

Funny as this may sound I always fancied owning a Burger van all those smiling, greedy chubby little faces being fed cheap but tasty steroid injected meat by the mountain load and taking loads of cash in hand (although the business wouldnt do all that well Mr Inland revenue Inspector)

or a possibly a cafe (food)................ Also I have 'business minded' friends who will open a hash cafe when / if it becomes legal over here.

[CraigMac]

Hash cafe, Hmmm, that could be combined onto the menu along with the various broths.
Corn beef hash.
Meat and potatoe hash.
As far as I know though Sam, Hash is legal in this country as long as it's served with the right condiment such as pickled, red cabbage.
Regards

[dean]

i normally have a breakfast at tescos of a saturday morning, they do lovely hash browns.

Although i haven't seen any hookahs on display there as of yet.

[SteveSki]

Did someone say Hash?????

:D

[SAMMYE]

Did someone say Hash?????

:D

www.hempster.com

my friends website - they are opening a shop in the next few days

[SteveSki]

Just had a look........my new favorite site.......apart from UKMOC of course!!!

I'll have two packs of seeds, a pair of scales......

[SAMMYE]

Just had a look........my new favorite site.......apart from UKMOC of course!!!

I'll have two packs of seeds, a pair of scales......

they also sell hydroponics and can create growrooms for tropical plants...... ;) gerberas anyone

[A Yerbury]

Funny as this may sound I always fancied owning a Burger van all those smiling, greedy chubby little faces being fed cheap but tasty steroid injected meat by the mountain load and taking loads of cash in hand (although the business wouldnt do all that well Mr Inland revenue Inspector)

or a possibly a cafe (food)................ Also I have 'business minded' friends who will open a hash cafe when / if it becomes legal over here.


the ace cafe has beaten you to it.