If you see “Temporarily Closed” on their website—and you will, because they love this phrase—it could mean anything. It could mean they’re refurbishing the bakery aisle. It could mean someone called in sick and they’re short-staffed. Or it could mean the delivery lorry got stuck in traffic on the A12.
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The worst part? They never give you a straight answer. You call the store, and a pre-recorded voice tells you to “visit our website.” It’s a circular, digital nightmare. You’re basically trapped in a maze made of out-of-date opening hours. Shudder.
What Actually Happened Last Tuesday
Let me tell you about my last Tuesday, just to prove I’m not making this up. I waited until 8:15 AM. Nothing. I walked around the car park twice. I even considered asking the man sweeping the floor at Waitrose next door, but he looked like he’d already answered that question nine times that morning.
Finally, at 8:22 AM, a manager poked her head out and shouted, “We’re opening at 8:30 today—delivery delay!” Eight thirty! An extra eight minutes! The crowd (which, yes, consisted of about four of us weirdos) let out a collective sigh. You’d think they’d announced a ten-minute extension to the Boxing Day sale.
