What Have They Done To Sainsbugs?

Our local Sainsbugs has been shut down for a week for a revamp. It all looked very interesting when I had occasion to pass by once or twice during the shut down. Many large lorries in the car park, plus a huge marquee. I thought, are they going to start doing weddings at Sainsbugs? I mean, I wouldn't put it past them, seeings as you can get all manner of malarkey in a supermarket these days.

And then there were the rumours of the 'NEW FISH COUNTER'. I was confused. Did they mean a fish counter that was newer than the old one, a counter that was for new fish only, or a person who was to be employed specifically to count the fish. If it was the last option, it wouldn't be a difficult job, especially as on the last two occasions I have tried to purchase some Cornish sardines there have only been three available for purchase, which is no good for a household containing three adults with healthy appetites, let me tell you.

So when the shop re-opened on Wednesday, I was there like a shot, hoping to pick up some 'Brand New Store' freebies, or a balloon at least. No such luck. In fact, the whole thing was a bit of a let-down. Whereas our local Sainsbugs was once a quirky, original place, with a bit of character to it, it has been transformed into a mini-me clone of the larger superstore Sainsbugs about 5 miles away over the other side of town. And as for the new fish counter. Well, it's no bigger than the old fish counter and there were still only 3 Cornish sardines to be had.

Ah well. I guess it just goes to show that new isn't necessarily better, as we are oft led to believe, and that sometimes it is wise to be resistant to change, as is my wont, because I am a Scorpio and a fixed sign and therefore can't help it.