Newspapers In Cafes.

[Jennykenny]

I have often come across newspapers on 'sticks' in cafes, but until today never used them. This was in a cafe in Vienna and it was the most awkward kuffle. Is one supposed to release the paper from the metal clamp? Or try and read it still attached?
Couldn't see half of the left hand page. Very odd.

[puzzled54]

It is to stop people walking out with them.

[Jennykenny]

I understand the reason for it, and I'm fine with it, but the actual paper had two big spikes through the 'spine' of the paper, making it impossible to extract it.

[DTCwordfan]

How about buying your own? Problem solved.

[Jennykenny]

Yes DCT - gosh, why didn't I think of that.
The reason I was forced to tackle the cafe newspapers is that I had trawled Vienna unsuccessfully looking for English language press.

[waterboatman]

Most places that have newspapers for customers have them in a rack. Put it back when you've finished.

[weecalf]

I'd have taken the Express independently to the Sun for a Mirror image but because of the Times we live in I' may have taken the Metro

[waterboatman]

Well done wee. I like it! :o} You're the daily star.

[murraymints]

Vienna is so expensive...probably they have lots of papers nicked..anyway if on holidibobs..forget the news for a bit..and just..holiday !

[Jennykenny]

Even on holiday, I'm a total newshound. I lived abroad for twenty years without access to British newspapers, so I always feel I am catching up.

Have read most of them online this morning, plus BBC News and SKY News.

The only English language paper this cafe had was the New York Times, so had a go at reading that.

[murraymints]

it's all doom and gloom in the papers here anyway..just enjoy all that loverly grub in Vienna !

[DTCwordfan]

Major hotel shops are usually the best bet......Sacher Torte, coffee and the DT, very civilised.

[murraymints]

wot no mail ?? LOL...need my crossie and sudoku fix of a morning