My daughter just pick up the kids she works for as well know Liquor place ... They took $87,000 today in sales and they say there no money in the retails world ..All i could think of is what a waste ....
goinsoon said
10:05 PM Dec 23, 2011
Well I guess we could assume it would be all p1ssed up against a wall by tuesday
lilly31 said
10:14 PM Dec 23, 2011
I say so
Happywanderer said
10:29 PM Dec 23, 2011
I might go buy myself a bottle of wine from Aldi. I hear it is quite nice and also cheap.
aussietraveller said
11:48 PM Dec 23, 2011
Just imagine how many people that could feed that wont have a decent feed this Christmas I also hope thet those that purchased it dont intend to drive too far
Elle on Wheels said
01:33 AM Dec 24, 2011
Amazing how it adds up.... I bought a bottle of scotch for the autoelectrician, 6 bottles of spumante and a carton of beer for the backpackers who work for me, a bottle of bourbon for the handyman, a carton of champers for the chalet guests - 1 bottle each for xmas and new years.
I should probably be buying everyone bags of fruit instead.
For myself I will be dipping into the wine collection - am trying to knock it all off before I hit the road.
I do find it staggering that a bottolo can gross $87k in one day. That is obscene.
yeoeleven said
10:22 AM Dec 24, 2011
I made my contribution to the liquor industry by buying a large bottle of Galliano's and a bottle of Original Bailey's, all up $67.
That is about it until next Christmas, so I had better make it last.
John
Dougwe said
10:46 AM Dec 24, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
I might go buy myself a bottle of wine from Aldi. I hear it is quite nice and also cheap.
Enjoy Marj, you could meet up with beth and enjoy it with her turkey
glassies said
10:59 AM Dec 24, 2011
yes we too bought pressies cost us a hundred and fifty dollars, i must say that since you can no longer claim on xmas parties for your company thanks to the tax man ,we now dont spend half as much as we did.
its a huge bonus for the bottlos though, we went to first choice near joyce mayne in sippy downs it was quite busy .
as they say hope nobody is hitting the road and thinking of drinking and driving .
ken thomas said
11:34 AM Dec 24, 2011
You told me you did not drink Marj ?? Ken
Happywanderer said
12:43 PM Dec 24, 2011
I don't Ken, or very rarely do. Thought I might make an exception for NYE out at Greens Lake. I'm still trying to get through a bottle of wine from my daughters wedding over 2 years ago, its still 2/3 full.
Clare46 said
12:58 PM Dec 24, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
I don't Ken, or very rarely do. Thought I might make an exception for NYE out at Greens Lake. I'm still trying to get through a bottle of wine from my daughters wedding over 2 years ago, its still 2/3 full.
Wouldn't it taste like vinegar now Marj
lilly31 said
12:58 PM Dec 24, 2011
Elle on Wheels wrote:
I do find it staggering that a bottolo can gross $87k in one day. That is obscene.
Yes me too Elle but they been takeing round $50k per day for last two weeks ..i was bit shocked myself ..All i can say no wonder the big super market are makeing billions a year ..
Dougwe said
03:45 PM Dec 24, 2011
Clare46 wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:
I don't Ken, or very rarely do. Thought I might make an exception for NYE out at Greens Lake. I'm still trying to get through a bottle of wine from my daughters wedding over 2 years ago, its still 2/3 full.
Wouldn't it taste like vinegar now Marj
You can put it on your fish n chips now Marj, waist not want not and all that.
Happywanderer said
03:50 PM Dec 24, 2011
It actually tastes very nice, very drinkable, had some a couple of nights ago. I only opened it for the first time about a month ago so I suppose that is why its still ok.
Cruising Granny said
05:08 PM Dec 24, 2011
I added to the booze economy - 12 Hahn Lite stubbies and 3 bottles of wine for the Christmas spirit. That reminds me, Beer O'clock.
landy said
06:16 PM Dec 24, 2011
lilly31 wrote:
My daughter just pick up the kids she works for as well know Liquor place ... They took $87,000 today in sales and they say there no money in the retails world ..All i could think of is what a waste ....
I knew it was going to be a quiet Chrismas this year.
valnrob said
06:19 PM Dec 24, 2011
To all those that like a Chrissy drink - bottoms up. Don't drink then drive though. Enjoy your day tomorrow and the New Year
pauline said
10:57 PM Dec 24, 2011
Cheers to everyone here also..........
Cupie said
11:46 AM Dec 25, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
I might go buy myself a bottle of wine from Aldi. I hear it is quite nice and also cheap.
We in God's country (Qld) don't allow supermarkets pervert our dear people by selling booze in food shops. Perish the thought!
Therefore no wine in Qld Aldi supermarkets.
How do their prices & quality compare with First Choice & Dan Murphy's .. run by those food & fuel giants Woolworths & Coles?
Happywanderer said
06:26 PM Dec 25, 2011
Cupie, some of the nomads had Aldi wine out at Greens Lake at our last meet. 1.99 or 2.99 a bottle, they said it was very good.
Hydeeeho said
06:36 PM Jan 1, 2012
Elle on Wheels wrote:
Amazing how it adds up.... I bought a bottle of scotch for the autoelectrician, 6 bottles of spumante and a carton of beer for the backpackers who work for me, a bottle of bourbon for the handyman, a carton of champers for the chalet guests - 1 bottle each for xmas and new years.
I should probably be buying everyone bags of fruit instead.
For myself I will be dipping into the wine collection - am trying to knock it all off before I hit the road.
I do find it staggering that a bottolo can gross $87k in one day. That is obscene.
Hi
GROSS and NET are two different things please do not distort the facts as for "How many people that would feed" Do people honestly believe that if they did not buy their grog at that particular bottle shop we would all send our individual amounts to the needy for a feed I do not think so,
-- Edited by Hydeeeho on Sunday 1st of January 2012 06:38:10 PM
Beth54 said
07:16 PM Jan 1, 2012
Missed this thread til today.
I can't afford to have alcohol very often, but I did buy 2 bottles of Riccadonna for Xmas/New Year season, and a friend also gave me a ruby riccadonna. It's my favourite so opened it on Xmas Day, but didn't have much, as I was driving. Just as I was leaving, I realized my bottle of ruby was still sitting on the table, not in the fridge and not corked, 2/3rds full! What a waste of good bubbly! I nearly cried!
Re the turkey Dougwe...landlord has been home on hols so has been chasing it. There must have been a nest down the back somewhere though, because when I stepped up onto my porch today, a chick ran off. Sorry, I was too slow with the camera.
Gerty Dancer said
09:33 AM Jan 2, 2012
Because our fave wine is from Banrock Station, we made a special detour to their winery in SA hoping for some well-priced wines to take with us. Big disappointment. Their cellar-door price was $3 more per bottle than Coles Liquorland.
Dont really drink a lot of wine/beer so its appreciated when we do indulge.
Hylda&Jon said
10:04 AM Jan 2, 2012
I stick to making my own bourbon & liqueur. I missed having my own cheap home made bourbon when we were on the road.
Though I'm not a great wine drinker I'll try making some one day.
Cheers
Jon
goinsoon said
04:43 PM Jan 3, 2012
Hylda&Jon wrote:
I stick to making my own bourbon & liqueur. I missed having my own cheap home made bourbon when we were on the road.
Though I'm not a great wine drinker I'll try making some one day.
Cheers
Jon
Oh! Jon, now you have done it, am on the road and my still is at home, I will have to go back now.
My daughter just pick up the kids she works for as well know Liquor place ... They took $87,000 today in sales and they say there no money in the retails world ..All i could think of is what a waste ....
Well I guess we could assume it would be all p1ssed up against a wall by tuesday
I should probably be buying everyone bags of fruit instead.
For myself I will be dipping into the wine collection - am trying to knock it all off before I hit the road.
I do find it staggering that a bottolo can gross $87k in one day. That is obscene.
I made my contribution to the liquor industry by buying a large bottle of Galliano's and a bottle of Original Bailey's, all up $67.
That is about it until next Christmas, so I had better make it last.
John
Enjoy Marj, you could meet up with beth and enjoy it with her turkey
claim on xmas parties for your company thanks to the tax man ,we now dont spend half as much as we did.
its a huge bonus for the bottlos though, we went to first choice near joyce mayne in sippy downs it was quite
busy .
as they say hope nobody is hitting the road and thinking of drinking and driving .
Ken
I'm still trying to get through a bottle of wine from my daughters wedding over 2 years ago, its still 2/3 full.
Wouldn't it taste like vinegar now Marj
Yes me too Elle but they been takeing round $50k per day for last two weeks ..i was bit shocked myself ..All i can say no wonder the big super market are makeing billions a year ..
You can put it on your fish n chips now Marj, waist not want not and all that.
That reminds me, Beer O'clock.
I knew it was going to be a quiet Chrismas this year.
We in God's country (Qld) don't allow supermarkets pervert our dear people by selling booze in food shops. Perish the thought!
Therefore no wine in Qld Aldi supermarkets.
How do their prices & quality compare with First Choice & Dan Murphy's .. run by those food & fuel giants Woolworths & Coles?
-- Edited by Hydeeeho on Sunday 1st of January 2012 06:38:10 PM
Missed this thread til today.
I can't afford to have alcohol very often, but I did buy 2 bottles of Riccadonna for Xmas/New Year season, and a friend also gave me a ruby riccadonna. It's my favourite so opened it on Xmas Day, but didn't have much, as I was driving. Just as I was leaving, I realized my bottle of ruby was still sitting on the table, not in the fridge and not corked, 2/3rds full!
What a waste of good bubbly! I nearly cried! 
Re the turkey Dougwe...landlord has been home on hols so has been chasing it. There must have been a nest down the back somewhere though, because when I stepped up onto my porch today, a chick ran off. Sorry, I was too slow with the camera.
Dont really drink a lot of wine/beer so its appreciated when we do indulge.
I stick to making my own bourbon & liqueur. I missed having my own cheap home made bourbon when we were on the road.
Though I'm not a great wine drinker I'll try making some one day.
Cheers
Jon
Oh! Jon, now you have done it, am on the road and my still is at home, I will have to go back now.