'M' DIY

It's been a while since I last posted about the "Morrisons Story" rather than adventures to Morrisons stores.

Back in 2008...

I would say this is when this obsession reached it's peak!  With the carrier bags on the walls of my room, the Morrisons flag being used as a blanket on my bed, the uniform being worn as pjs and the large collection of caps - where else could this go?! 

The end of August...

A time for new school shoes, new uniform and of course ... new stationary.  This particular year I decided to do some DIY...I gathered some old folders and a Morrisons carrier bag to try and create my own M folder.  It turned out pretty well especially with it being reusable - if ever the bag ripped, it could easily be replaced! 

My school bag took a break for a while whilst I replaced it with a Morrisons bag for life, which were relatively new at the time. However, with all the folders and textbooks I had to carry it soon got too heavy so I left the Morrisons bag behind.  At this stage, there was also an idea of using a Morrisons trolley to carry items around the school campus but I decided this would be a step to far!

Here is me in my room with my large collection of Morrisons items including the hand-made 'M folders' - (Yes I did take them to lessons - the looks I got were hilarious!)

Do you know of anyone else who has a similar hobby to mine? If so, please get in touch with your story. :) 

I'm also still waiting for an answer for my question regarding the Morrisons' Atlas - does anyone know if they are still produced?

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Weymouth

Afternoon tea - reduced cakes!

15.Weymouth Morrisons

After a successful summer last year with the +Olympics and +ParalympicSportTV games and having the chance to watch the Athletics at the Olympic Stadium and the Rowing at Eton Dorney, we wanted to see where Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie had won his Gold Medal.  This meant a trip to Weymouth - and of course a trip to the local Morrisons! 

In Weymouth Morrisons Car Park!

 Since I was last there, it was great to see that Weymouth had had the changeover to the 'New Market St.' look!  I did get some funny looks (as usual) having my photo taken in front of the sign and store!

The new layout!

During the day, we visited the Morrisons twice! Once in the afternoon for a cup of tea and then again in the evening for dinner!  It was perfect timing when we arrived, as they'd just reduced the cakes! Mum particularly enjoyed the Lemon Drizzle Cake, whilst Dad had the Cheesecake and my Sister and I shared the Toffee Lumpy Bumpy (one of our fav's!)

My Sister and I in the Café

Whilst we did get to see the waters where the Gold Medal was won, we missed out on seeing the Olympic rings at Portland so no doubt Weymouth Morrisons will be seeing us again very soon! 

Do you work at Weymouth Morrisons? Or have you seen the rings at Portland?  If so, please get in touch - I'd love to hear from you!  I'm also still waiting for an answer for my question regarding the Morrisons' Atlas - does anyone know if they are still produced? 

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Bristol - Cribbs Causeway

Whenever we call at Bristol - Cribbs Causeway I know I'm on holiday or I'm on my way home from a holiday...

This has been one of my favourite calling points for many years.  It's very handy being just of the M5 at Junction 17.  With Motoway services becoming very expensive, it's great to know we can stop off at Morrisons, fill up with fuel & get something to eat!  It's also where I first saw the Morrisons flags, one of which I now use as a blanket. (Read more about that here) 

The past week I have spent in the beautiful South West staying in a holiday cottage in Axminster, where unfortunately they don't have a Morrisons!  Perhaps a destination to open a new store? 

On the way down we called into Bristol to pick up cheap fuel and on the way back we called in for something to eat.  I have very fond memories of meeting my grandparents here for meals on journeys down to the South West, so it's always nice to call back.  We even managed to get a free cup of coffee on this trip! Mum had got a coffee but felt her cup was only half full so when we explained this to the staff they were only more than happy to help and offered her a free cup!

Whilst we were there we also called into the petrol garage to pick up a new 'Morrisons Road Atlas' only to find they didn't have any! Does anyone know if they have stopped producing them?  Mine is from 2008 so quite outdated! 

Morrisons birthday cakes

My 15th birthday seems like ages ago but I remember it quite well...

It was on a Saturday (6th October 2007) and I had come home from school for the weekend, unfortunately my mum was working so Dad, my sister and I set off on our adventure.  

We managed to visit 3 Morrisons that day - Widnes, Liverpool - Belle Vale and Warrington.  Not the usual way to spend your birthday I know! 

Thanks must go to my dad for this with the help of +Cadbury UK  Mini Rolls! 'Jaz' was also my nickname at the time. 

Even when my Grandad turned 80, we managed to add some Morrisons "M's" and 'Ham Sandwich and Custard tart' to his birthday cake! 

What was your most memorable birthday?  Anyone else ever had a 'Morrisons' themed cake? 

Cleveleys and Blackpool

This past week I have spent in the company of my Grandad in Poulton-le-fylde in Lancashire.  It has been a fantastic week visiting places, catching up with friends, attempting to play golf (I don't suppose it helped that I was wearing heels!) and of course plenty of meals out including 3 trips to Morrisons!

8. Blackpool Morrisons

On Thursday my Grandad and I headed over to Blackpool in search of the Accountants I am going to be doing some work experience for in July.  After finding where it was we headed over to Morrisons to do the weekly shop.  It had a been a while since I'd been to the Blackpool store so it made a nice change.  Not much had changed since I'd last been but it was nice to see they were getting ready for the changeover to the 'fresh new look' style.

7. Cleveleys Morrisons

The weekend saw a trip down memory lane.  On Saturday we picked my sister up from school and headed to Morrisons.  A trip which I use to do every weekend (Read about it here). I even remember the days when it was a Safeway before Morrisons took it over.  

It's definitely got to be one of my favourite stores - after going there for so long I recognise so many of the staff and some even recognise me!  My Grandad often gets asked how I'm getting on when he goes by himself which is nice.  Even the guy who sells the double-glazing windows knows us!  I was very impressed with the 'fresh new look' the store had - definitely a great move for Morrisons!  

On Sunday we were back again but this time we had the famous Fish and Chips!  Here's a picture of us from Saturday enjoying Soup & Jacket Potatoes.

Grandad, my sister (Elise) and myself!

I did say last time that my next post would be about Birthday cakes but I thought I'd save that for another time!  

Since my last post I have heard from a lady who works at the Minehead store who has invited me down to visit - she even said she may be able to get hold of a 'gilet' for me which would be super cool!  I will hopefully get round to heading down there before the end of Summer.  I've also heard from a guy who works at the Wetherby store which is in West Yorkshire - somewhere else I need to plan a trip to!  It was interesting to here he'd been working there for nearly 13 years! That's dedication!  It's always nice to hear from Morrisons staff, so do get in touch if you work for +Morrisons.

Home for Summer

So June has finally arrived which means exams are done and 2nd year of university is over!  Where has the year gone? 

I am now nearly all unpacked and the mammoth task of washing has started!  I normally do my washing at university but I thought, 'why spend money when I can wait a week and get mum to do it for free?'  There's also the case of the "special" items which need to be hand-washed...

A few weeks ago I wrote about the flag which I use as a blanket.  Mum always knows when I'm home for a while when she see's it pegged on the washing line! (A bit like when the Queen is in residence - I thought I'd adopt the same approach!)

My mum works from home so there is often a question asked as to why we have a Morrisons flag on the washing line!  This usually leads to a shortened version about my crazy hobby.  Its very amusing sitting in the next room listening to their reactions! 

Besides this I still need to decide what to do about my 100th store.  

I've had a lot of feedback from people suggesting which it should be including: the one in Gibraltar - which apparently they have a license in the café to serve alcohol - anyone know if this is true? Another suggestion was Nelson - this was apparently the 100th store they opened.  Bradford was another due to it being the home of Morrisons.  Someone even suggested I should try and 'cut the ribbon' for the opening of one of their new stores - that would be pretty awesome although I don't know how do-able! 

Let me know your thoughts!

Next time: Morrisons birthday cakes! 

Collecting the Uniform

So from receipts to bags...to Uniform? 

As if this hobby couldn't get any stranger, at one stage I started collecting the uniform (will add in here that it was all new!).

At various stores we'd go in and speak to the store manager and after explaining about this interesting hobby, they'd go and see if they had any spare items lying around.  They were always more than happy to help in any way they could.  I remember visiting the store in Malton, the manager was so friendly - she even ended up offering me a job - unfortunately being miles away from home and only 15 at the time it wasn't very practical!  I wonder if the job offer still stands?  Anyone work at Malton Morrisons? 

I eventually ended up with shirts, ties, hats, lots of hats, my own name badge...I think I got a bit carried away.  

By now you're probably thinking, what use is a +Morrisons  uniform to someone who doesn't even work at the store?! 

Well, the caps were brilliant!  I'm afraid to say I did wear them out in public! I did have a picture but can't seem to find it at the moment.  However, the butchers hat never made it out (Thought that was taking it a bit far) I even used the shirts as 'night-wear' - the looks I got from the other boarders were priceless! 

Unfortunately, after having a clear out a few years ago, all I have now is a few hats and the name badge!  Anyone got any spare uniform?  Particularly fond of the green gilets and jackets...