Meiklejohns

[angela5]

What is happening to this shop? i went in there at tea-time tonight not a single packet of cigarettes, no bottles of juice, the shop is totally bare.
Is this shop up for sale or just had an increase in sales?

[ice box]

What is happening to this shop? i went in there at tea-time tonight not a single packet of cigarettes, no bottles of juice, the shop is totally bare.
Is this shop up for sale or just had an increase in sales?
Well i heard if the person pays there bills they will get the stock . i've stopped going in there now there is nothing there any more it must cost more to pay the rate than what they must be selling it's a pitty it was a goood little shop .

[erli]

The shop and the cafe are for sale.

[ice box]

The shop and the cafe are for sale.
Hopfully the next person that buy it makes a better go of it

[angela5]

It's been like that for while now..no stock then loads..:confused: wonder if the school kids have found somewhere else to purchase their fags..

[krieve]

What is happening to this shop? i went in there at tea-time tonight not a single packet of cigarettes, no bottles of juice, the shop is totally bare.
Is this shop up for sale or just had an increase in sales?
I have notice this also never alot of stock in the shop .

[Cedric Farthsbottom III]

I have a really soft spot for this shop.It had the best selection o' sweeties fae the past.Midget gems,pontifract cakes,even wee bits o' Edinburgh Rock.The crisps selection was also magnifique!I heard that its for sale,but pleaaaaaase who ever takes it over please remember us auld types who love oor sweeties fae oor childhood.

Is it just my imagination or are biscuits,etc fae the past getting smaller,I remember the days when a Wagon Wheel used to take you weeks to eat!!:lol:

[angela5]

I have a really soft spot for this shop.It had the best selection o' sweeties fae the past.Midget gems,pontifract cakes,even wee bits o' Edinburgh Rock.The crisps selection was also magnifique!I heard that its for sale,but pleaaaaaase who ever takes it over please remember us auld types who love oor sweeties fae oor childhood.

Is it just my imagination or are biscuits,etc fae the past getting smaller,I remember the days when a Wagon Wheel used to take you weeks to eat!!:lol:

Midget gems..yum..yes cedric the biscuits are getting smaller i remember when a whole rich tea would not dunk in my tea..now it falls in the cup:eyes . crisps are also less in the packets and chocolate bars have shrunk..do you remember the pkt of sweets called Spangles..my favourite..

[erli]

Midget gems..yum..yes cedric the biscuits are getting smaller i remember when a whole rich tea would not dunk in my tea..now it falls in the cup:eyes . crisps are also less in the packets and chocolate bars have shrunk..do you remember the pkt of sweets called Spangles..my favourite..

I don't remember those but I remember Pacers, they were the same shape as chewits but had white and green stripes, they tasted minty......mmmmmmm.
Oh and Golden Cups, you don't get them anymore and remember the lemon sherbit dabs. yummy yummy!

[2little2late]

If you really like traditional sweets try this.

http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/

[angela5]

I don't remember those but I remember Pacers, they were the same shape as chewits but had white and green stripes, they tasted minty......mmmmmmm.
Oh and Golden Cups, you don't get them anymore and remember the lemon sherbit dabs. yummy yummy!

lemon sherbert dabs..yummy..what about spanish gold ?

[angela5]

If you really like traditional sweets try this.

http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/


Toffee crunch oh my mouth is watering..you can even design your own sweet..:D

[willowbankbear]

I recall Spacers & Spangels both ACE, I \used to love double dip dab , I think it was called.
|Shame about Meiklejohns, it used to be a handy shop as it was open to 10.30pm but these days its got no stock & its for sale

[Cedric Farthsbottom III]

If you really like traditional sweets try this.

http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/

2liitlle2late,this was one o' the first websites I ever went on.The sweeties ye always ate but forgot about are here.

Ye have made an auld man.........happy!!!!! :lol:

[angela5]

I \used to love double dip dab.

Double dip dab was on the go not so long ago..i could never decide if i'd open the orange side or the strawberry first so i used to mix them both..:o)

[2little2late]

One of my favourites is Sherbet fountain. Love eating the licorice stick, then pouring all the sherbet in my mouth. "It's frothy man". Oops, sorry that's Cresta lemonade.

[Cedric Farthsbottom III]

Double dip dab was on the go not so long ago..i could never decide if i'd open the orange side or the strawberry first so i used to mix them both..:o)

Ahhh mixing the sherberts Angela5,thats where it starts ma pal,thats where it starts!!!!!:lol:

[willowbankbear]

Double dip dab was on the go not so long ago..i could never decide if i'd open the orange side or the strawberry first so i used to mix them both..:o)

yer no the only 1, cant have them now coz ma teeth are goosed:Razz

[angela5]

yer no the only 1, cant have them now coz ma teeth are goosed:Razz

I Canna afford em now the dentist bills are to expensive..[lol] [lol]

[angela5]

Ahhh mixing the sherberts Angela5,thats where it starts ma pal,thats where it starts!!!!!:lol:


lol..cedric now i'm mixing drinks..will i have diluting orange and lemonade or just add plain water..[lol] ach! both wont hurt..

[ice box]

Does any one know what happened to wispa they were my fav yummy

[willowbankbear]

I Canna afford em now the dentist bills are to expensive..[lol] [lol]

Caithness teeth for treatment shocker!!!

Wait till tha dentist school opens

I predict a stampede & aRIOT:p :p

[girnigoe]

Does any one know what happened to wispa they were my fav yummy

Yes they are now Dairy Milk Bubbly

[angela5]

Does any one know what happened to wispa they were my fav yummy

All the memories of those yummy sweets and chocolate are coming back..it's funny it takes you a while before you even notice there not available anymore.

[angela5]

Caithness teeth for treatment shocker!!!

Wait till tha dentist school opens

I predict a stampede & aRIOT:p :p

I predict a riot..kaiser chiefs.[lol]

[willowbankbear]

I predict a riot..kaiser chiefs.[lol]
\
Yer Sayin theyre gona be dentists??? I think theyd be wqsted, they should stick to music:Razz :Razz

[ice box]

Yes they are now Dairy Milk Bubbly
there not the same but they will have to do lol

[angela5]

there not the same but they will have to do lol

Don't think much of them now..dairy milk chocolate bar..yum..tempting but i'm watching the waist line before the waist totally disappears..:eyes

[Cedric Farthsbottom III]

Caithness teeth for treatment shocker!!!

Wait till tha dentist school opens

I predict a stampede & aRIOT:p :p

The dentists loved the auld Texan bars.Limited edition was released but was a lot smaller........Boo!!!!!!

Ye used to go to the dentists he would ask ye to open your mouth,would take one look.....shake his head....go tut-tut-tut....then say "Texan bars"

Ye would say in a Wild West accent"A mans gotta chew what a mans gotta chew!!!!!!":lol:

[willowbankbear]

No Wispas either?? What kind of a sweety nation has Scotland become??:eyes

[angela5]

Does anyone remember the red baker van that used to go around the streets of wick in the 1970's. When he stopped he used to shout BAKER out the window and flocks of kiddies went running home for 10p [lol] ..loads of sweets you got for that 10p..

[Abdullah]

Does anyone remember the red baker van that used to go around the streets of wick in the 1970's. When he stopped he used to shout BAKER out the window and flocks of kiddies went running home for 10p [lol] ..loads of sweets you got for that 10p..

Was that hughie malcolm?

[ice box]

Does anyone remember the red baker van that used to go around the streets of wick in the 1970's. When he stopped he used to shout BAKER out the window and flocks of kiddies went running home for 10p [lol] ..loads of sweets you got for that 10p..

Showing your age there anglea lol. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_2.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk121YYGB)

[connieb19]

MMMMM, beefburger flavour space invaders or bacon and bean puffs were my favourites or chocolate wise it was the milk tray bar,!!:)

[willowbankbear]

What are Meiklejohns like to work for? Do they pay well? Can ye eat the sweeties when its quiet?
My wife is asking do they still make or sell the KP chocolate dips that you got a peanut or corn dip stick to plonk in to it?
I thought they were rank but each to their own:lol:

[angela5]

What are Meiklejohns like to work for? Do they pay well? Can ye eat the sweeties when its quiet?
My wife is asking do they still make or sell the KP chocolate dips that you got a peanut or corn dip stick to plonk in to it?
I thought they were rank but each to their own:lol:

Yes those dips are on the go..yummy toffee ones and white chocolate:D

[willowbankbear]

Chunky Milky Bars are Ace havent seen them for a while though[lol]

[angela5]

I used to love milky ways until they changed the centre..

[willowbankbear]

I used to love milky ways until they changed the centre..

What are they now? less sugar,coconut-yuk,caramel?? Only time i have them is in a selection box at xmas time so im not sure of them

[erli]

The dentists loved the auld Texan bars.Limited edition was released but was a lot smaller........Boo!!!!!!

Ye used to go to the dentists he would ask ye to open your mouth,would take one look.....shake his head....go tut-tut-tut....then say "Texan bars"

Ye would say in a Wild West accent"A mans gotta chew what a mans gotta chew!!!!!!":lol:

I forgot about those, they were my absolute favourite. Your description of the advert reminded me of the adverts for 'Bandit' biscuits. You don't get them any more either.

[erli]

Just thought after my last post I thought of another fav biscuit, I think they were called 'Sports'. Does anyone remember them, maybe I have got the name wrong.

[ice box]

Just thought after my last post I thought of another fav biscuit, I think they were called 'Sports'. Does anyone remember them, maybe I have got the name wrong.
The name rings a bell but cant remember what they looked like .

[erli]

The name rings a bell but cant remember what they looked like .

They were in blue and white wrappers and had pictures of footballs and rugby balls on them, which is why I think they were called sports.
Same shape as a 'Club' but they had crunchy 'stuff' in them. They were gooood!

[ice box]

They were in blue and white wrappers and had pictures of footballs and rugby balls on them, which is why I think they were called sports.
Same shape as a 'Club' but they had crunchy 'stuff' in them. They were gooood!
Yes mind them now my dad was daft on them lol yummy

[willowbankbear]

Any1 like Gold biscuits? Havent seen em in meiklejohns though

[ice box]

Any1 like Gold biscuits? Havent seen em in meiklejohns though
Gold biscuit bar yummy iam just going shopping must keep a look out .

[erli]

Gold biscuit bar yummy iam just going shopping must keep a look out .

Are they the ones with a coating that tastes like a caramac?

[2little2late]

Just thought after my last post I thought of another fav biscuit, I think they were called 'Sports'. Does anyone remember them, maybe I have got the name wrong.

If you like any type of biscuits try this.

http://www.nicecupofteaandasitdown.com/biscuits/week.php3

[wickerinca]

Will you lot stop it!!!!:lol:
Some of us are trying to lose weight here and I am sitting drooling!!!!

BTW I found some Sherbet Fountain in a Speciality Sweetie Store (No you can't come to visit!!) and introduced my neighbours kids to them.......Had to have one myself just to show them how to eat it!!!............now I am in the bad books of my neighbour!!![lol] [lol]

[willowbankbear]

Are they the ones with a coating that tastes like a caramac?
Aye , thats the type Im on about, but i find yuo should have a drink about hand coz there quite rich tasting

[erli]

I have not eaten chocolate in a long time, but with all this talk of biscuits and sweeties I can see me making a trip to the co-op this afternoon.

MMMMMmmm chocolate!!!

[cuddlepop]

Iloved Trophy's then the namr got changed to Banjo and now they've disappeared.
Is it just me or does nothing taste the same anymore.
My aunti had a news agents in Alison street .She had all the sweet and drinks you could think of ,spangles use to come in two packets,what was my favourite was the teaspoon shapes of tablet she made with het tablet recipe yummmmmy.....
Sorrys Wickerinca:confused ,this is painful....

[erli]

Do you still get yo-yos? They came in mint and toffee and I loved them.
And toffee pops, we could by them at the school tuck shop, all my lunch money would go on them and I would have nothing to eat then at lunch time.

[angela5]

Do you still get yo-yos? They came in mint and toffee and I loved them.
And toffee pops, we could by them at the school tuck shop, all my lunch money would go on them and I would have nothing to eat then at lunch time.

Toffee pops yummy i remember them in the tuck shop it was less than 10p for a whole pkt..yo-yo's i have'nt seen them around for a while..

[cuddlepop]

Erli you can still get mint yoyo.s haven't seen toffee ones for ages.:confused:

[angela5]

Erli you can still get mint yoyo.s haven't seen toffee ones for ages.:confused:

I have'nt seen them in the supermarkets, where can you get them cuddlepop?

[willowbankbear]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_205.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk121YYGB) Bet there not in meiklejohns either

[angela5]

Any1 like Gold biscuits? Havent seen em in meiklejohns though

There in the supermarkets used to eat loads of them...mmm!

[cuddlepop]

Angel 5 last time i saw them was in 99P shop in Inverness,got a funny feeling saw them in Lidles too :Razz

[girnigoe]

They were in blue and white wrappers and had pictures of footballs and rugby balls on them, which is why I think they were called sports.
Same shape as a 'Club' but they had crunchy 'stuff' in them. They were gooood!


Were they called 'United'??

[erli]

Were they called 'United'??

Oh thank goodness, thats the ones. MMMmmmm:)

[krieve]

its viscounts in lidls cuddlepop ,you get toffeepops in semichem

[Cedric Farthsbottom III]

its viscounts in lidls cuddlepop ,you get toffeepops in semichem

Aye Krieve minty viscounts even better than the most mintiest mouthwash ye could ever get.:grin: