I had McDonald’s on the day, it opened. I went with my mates to Saturday morning pictures at the ABC, Ronald McDonald was there giving out vouchers, I had a beef burger, fries & a root beer.
Don’t want to pee on the parade but 13th November 1974 50 years ago today. Was a Wednesday, not a Saturday. I looked it up , because I was sure I went first day to McDonalds. But, I worked in Woolwich Equitable, which was Monday to Friday job.
Technically, the comma in the opening sentence absolves Guinness of the accusation.
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Bore off . Do you have to ruin ever thread you comment in?
Maybe you missed the first three words of my post.
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
I had McDonald’s on the day, it opened. I went with my mates to Saturday morning pictures at the ABC, Ronald McDonald was there giving out vouchers, I had a beef burger, fries & a root beer.
Don’t want to pee on the parade but 13th November 1974 50 years ago today. Was a Wednesday, not a Saturday. I looked it up , because I was sure I went first day to McDonalds. But, I worked in Woolwich Equitable, which was Monday to Friday job.
Always thought it was first day opening, on the Saturday, now have to tell my daughter that I didn’t go to it on opening day. I told her a few times over the years.
I remember going in there on the way back from a game (train to Woolwich Arsenal and then 51 bus from Woolwich to Sidcup) when it first opened with my Dad. He described the chips as tasting like "cardboard".
I don’t mind a maccys when in the mood, their breakfast menu is the best bit.
If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
I remember the local advertising for this exciting new kind of 'family restaurant' that was about to arrive in the UK via Woolwich. I went look at the place and its menu on the opening day and was unimpressed.
I don’t mind a maccys when in the mood, their breakfast menu is the best bit.
If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
OMG… I started going to Bexleyheath Wimpey over 50 years ago. An to this day it looks like the same owner/manager. All my mates say the same it’s quite spooky, either he is the exact copy of his Grandfather and Father…. Or he is a candidate for an AREA 52 mystery.
I don’t mind a maccys when in the mood, their breakfast menu is the best bit.
If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
OMG… I started going to Bexleyheath Wimpey over 50 years ago. An to this day it looks like the same owner/manager. All my mates say the same it’s quite spooky, either he is the exact copy of his Grandfather and Father…. Or he is a candidate for an AREA 52 mystery.
Yeah I think there is a father and son (the son being around 60 now). I actually played football with the grandson. Really nice family and think a couple of the daughters work in there still as well.
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
What do you mean by 'brexit'?
I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
What do you mean by 'brexit'?
I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48
The fries were so much better when they used beef dripping. I also think they've gone downhill since making you order using those screens. Made to order should make them better but I don't think they are- burgers are often over-cooked. Breakfast menu is good but last resort for anything else for me.
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
What do you mean by 'brexit'?
I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48
I wonder what motivates this post.
Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
What do you mean by 'brexit'?
I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48
I wonder what motivates this post.
Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
You posted that there should be a referendum on me because of your hatred of foreigners. Is that pertinent to this topic?
Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome. There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands. Supersize me.
Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
What do you mean by 'brexit'?
I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48
I wonder what motivates this post.
Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
But you never ever miss an opportunity for disguised attacks on what you identify as "the left" so I think this isn't entirely honest, is it?
Wimpy was a proper treat when I was kid, don’t recall us ever eating out unless on holiday.
We used to go to the one in Welling, remember being taken there after seeing the first Star Wars film at the Granada in 1977. Don’t think I had a better night out as a kid!
I remember the whole family going on the first Saturday, aunts, uncles, the lot. I was young but seem to remember having to queue to get in because of all the hype. I certainly remember everyone being very disappointed by how small the regular burgers were and saying they'd stick to Wimpey and knives and forks!
I had two good experiences when I visited McD in Woolwich 3 days after it opened. I was under the impression that they opened this first branch with all American staff for their first week to get it off American style?
I remember being served by a pretty American girl who greeted me with "can I help you please". Never before had I heard that "welcome" with "please" added to it and I have never heard it since - anywhere.
I replied "just a hamburger please" and she smiled and walked away to get my order. When she came back she smiled again when she handed me my order she said "its not just a hamburger sir"
Charming and friendly service without being over the top.
PS For the record, I like McDonalds food although I do not eat it regularly but will look for it if I am caught out and need to grab a quick something to satisfy a growling stomach.
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If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
They don't get it.
Is that pertinent to this topic?
I remember being served by a pretty American girl who greeted me with "can I help you please". Never before had I heard that "welcome" with "please" added to it and I have never heard it since - anywhere.
I replied "just a hamburger please" and she smiled and walked away to get my order. When she came back she smiled again when she handed me my order she said "its not just a hamburger sir"
Charming and friendly service without being over the top.
PS For the record, I like McDonalds food although I do not eat it regularly but will look for it if I am caught out and need to grab a quick something to satisfy a growling stomach.