Went To Lidl Today

[Caran]

The road was closed so we had a long diversion. When we got there half the car park was taped off with all sorts on the floor. Then we realised. There is a large empty carpet warehouse next door. It had burned down overnight. Round about midnight.
The car park was full of asbestos. There was a rumour years ago that Lidl had bought it to expand but it isn't really practical as this building is on a different level being at least 10 feet higher than Lidl.
The report on line about the fire said it had been started deliberately.
I said to the checkout girl, I bet that was a surprise this morning. She said no it was a disappointment, I thought I would get the day off!

[jno]

asbestos? And they're letting people work next door? That sounds dangerous.

[gness]

Asbestos and Caran in the same car park!!!!!!!.... ;-)

[Caran]

Maybe they didn't know about the asbestos in the building until it burned down.
But yes I agree it does seem odd the store wasn't closed. There was rather a lot of asbestos all over the sealed off car park

[-SharonA-]

So does their chickens!!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/09/29/marks-spencer-will-no-longer-source-chicken-2-sisters-factory/

[jno]

even now it's burnt down the asbestos sounds dangerous.

[Davemano]

Looks like the building lived up to name of the town. Bit dangerous though leaving asbestos strewn about.

[Peter Pedant]

I love lidl - I said to one clerk - you're looking a bit orangey today (swarthy and hairy) - and he said - you'll probably need some with your shopping in that case

I know at least half by name

[Peter Pedant]

some help
some help
sozza

asbestos - the bad stuff is crocidolite....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riebeckite