tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post3912623792962309806..comments2024-01-09T13:27:08.545+00:00Comments on swanageview: Sea SaltUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-48687029898716494662012-05-25T20:40:40.174+01:002012-05-25T20:40:40.174+01:00my family do and im heavily involved in it.my family do and im heavily involved in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-13423797264743212912012-05-25T14:05:46.530+01:002012-05-25T14:05:46.530+01:00What a stupid comment. Plenty of people from out o...What a stupid comment. Plenty of people from out of town have been succesful here.<br /><br />Why do people think Swanage is so special and unique? Yes it's a bloody lovely place to live. Beautiful surroundings and by and large nice people but it's hardly this special and unique place that many would want you to beleive<br /><br />Because its seasonal and outside bussinesness think they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-85565960088760416742012-05-25T09:16:47.336+01:002012-05-25T09:16:47.336+01:00Yea, because the locals having a go at running the...Yea, because the locals having a go at running the place have done exceptionally well.<br /><br />What a stupid comment. Plenty of people from out of town have been succesful here.<br /><br />Why do people think Swanage is so special and unique? Yes it's a bloody lovely place to live. Beautiful surroundings and by and large nice people but it's hardly this special and unique place that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-39304656535756030422012-05-25T09:04:55.841+01:002012-05-25T09:04:55.841+01:00In theory it shouldn't matter, however history...In theory it shouldn't matter, however history has shown that those from elsewhere don't easily grasp the vagaries of doing business in Swanage, it's dynamics and people, the current owners being a classic example. I hope this isn't the case or we could see the premises open for the summer and close down very shortly after. Just don't want this to happen again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-47091981455114707912012-05-24T11:35:50.503+01:002012-05-24T11:35:50.503+01:00With all due respect what does being from elsewher...With all due respect what does being from elsewhere matter? And they probably think the same about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-15942095423563782092012-05-23T08:36:18.784+01:002012-05-23T08:36:18.784+01:00I started this discussion to find out what the peo...I started this discussion to find out what the people of Swanage wanted for the Sea Salt and because I have been bidding for the lease. Whilst all was going well it seems that I have been outbid right at the last minite. I know little of who the potential new owners, but can only deduce that they seem to be from else where and realy wonder if they are going to be able to make the difference that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-32083344081514777492012-05-20T13:26:36.139+01:002012-05-20T13:26:36.139+01:00Funnt how its the pubs that eschew music, televisi...Funnt how its the pubs that eschew music, televisions and all the other gimmickery that is supposed to attract a young and solvent clientele do well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-8596326215927081472012-05-20T12:08:53.238+01:002012-05-20T12:08:53.238+01:00I gave up drinking beer a long time ago at the Leg...I gave up drinking beer a long time ago at the Legion and I have wine with my Sunday roast. I had heard that the beer had improved but I did not want to risk trying it myself. <br /><br />The Red Lion does not serve the beer and cider from the taps. The beer and cider are dispensed by gravity from a cellar adjoining the bar so the beer is kept at the correct temperature. The Square and Compass Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-82736731136376427492012-05-20T10:38:27.244+01:002012-05-20T10:38:27.244+01:00Perhaps if the Legion gave up chilling their Ringw...Perhaps if the Legion gave up chilling their Ringwood bitter they could get on as well. They can do what they like with the lager, but chilled bitter! An abomination. No doubt some contrarian will say how much they like cold tasteless bitter. Let them add ice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-41842110372076892132012-05-19T21:57:30.104+01:002012-05-19T21:57:30.104+01:00Anonymous 19/5/12. 5:09 has made some good points....Anonymous 19/5/12. 5:09 has made some good points. I would add that if people who work as volunteers or for a pitance in Swanage got paid a decent wage the prices would go up but the amount of money in circulation would also go up so everyone would benefit and people would be able to go out for a meal more than once a week.Our friends in our twin town of Rudesheim cannot understand the concept ofRobin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-27512258625010057272012-05-19T19:11:27.661+01:002012-05-19T19:11:27.661+01:00I have to say congratulations to the Red Lion for ...I have to say congratulations to the Red Lion for a mention in todays daily Telegraph as a place to eat on one of their 50 coastal walks. At least one local pub is recognised for good food. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-60988150430596305922012-05-19T17:09:51.888+01:002012-05-19T17:09:51.888+01:00"Some local stuff is lovely, some is crap, ye..."Some local stuff is lovely, some is crap, yet because it's branded as local you're expected to pay a bit more than non local."<br /><br />I think you have missed the point, or possibly two points. The first is that many of our tourists are willing to pay a premium for locally produced goods, often quite a high premium. The second is about the benefit of money circulating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57407800899025870522012-05-19T17:07:03.657+01:002012-05-19T17:07:03.657+01:00So one group of locals running the mowlem and anot...So one group of locals running the mowlem and another running sea salt?<br /><br />Yea, good one/<br /><br />Just knock the place down and start again. It's a hideous building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-31040292872187763192012-05-19T16:12:42.106+01:002012-05-19T16:12:42.106+01:00A Swanageview co-operative could take it over and ...A Swanageview co-operative could take it over and put our ideas into practice. When the brewery left the Hambro Arms in Milton Abbas the villagers took over. It seems to work well. The staff and locals are friendly because they have a vested interest in keeping a pub in the village.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-3777229471004845752012-05-19T15:55:42.732+01:002012-05-19T15:55:42.732+01:00Exactly.
Too much stock is put into something bei...Exactly.<br /><br />Too much stock is put into something being local, whether it is a goods or service.<br /><br />Some local stuff is lovely, some is crap, yet because it's branded as local you're expected to pay a bit more than non local.<br /><br />Some local people run a great buisness, customer orientated, hard working and honesy, some local people are driven purely by money and are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-68327171823794133272012-05-19T15:30:54.404+01:002012-05-19T15:30:54.404+01:00Local needs to be thought through, I have bouth th...Local needs to be thought through, I have bouth things locally before only to find out that it was cheaper to by it online and pay for the delivery. This is where 'local' business owners get it wrong, there is no reason for anyone in Swanage to pay more for an item just because it is being retailed by a local person.<br /><br />The definition of local that I like is one that where Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-42427723918367874462012-05-19T14:54:34.394+01:002012-05-19T14:54:34.394+01:00BUT JAMIE OLIVER ISN'T LOCAL, HOW WILL IT HELP...BUT JAMIE OLIVER ISN'T LOCAL, HOW WILL IT HELP LOCAL PEOPLE AND KEEP MONEY IN LOCAL POCKETS?<br /><br />AGHHH WHY WON'T YOU ALL LISTEN, IT MUST BE LOCAL ABOVE ALL ELSE, LOCAL ABOVE QUALITY, LOCAL ABOVE REASONABLY PRICED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-73062671605703545302012-05-19T13:04:26.176+01:002012-05-19T13:04:26.176+01:00Well, the Mowlen site would make a spectacular res...Well, the Mowlen site would make a spectacular restaurant/bar (despite the less than appealing building) but we continue to go in circles over what would best suit it.<br /><br />So, perhaps an already successful Swanage restaurant should consider moving into it - one which could expand its business model, offering perhaps family-friendly food by day and more upmarket food by night. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-74631303442503043372012-05-19T09:27:22.131+01:002012-05-19T09:27:22.131+01:00Little bird told me that someone agreed to all the...Little bird told me that someone agreed to all the work required to reopen the mowlem/seasalt, they then met the trustees and guess what. no reopening!<br /><br /><br />Robin someone made a good point about the railway in new subjects!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-50073760612702662472012-05-19T08:58:21.020+01:002012-05-19T08:58:21.020+01:00How about a cafe/bar downstairs and a family/reaso...How about a cafe/bar downstairs and a family/reasonabley priced restaurant upstairs. Mabye fish grill on Fridays, meat grill on Saturdays and carvery on Sundays?<br />Not sure about the rest of the week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-24157104707798492642012-05-18T15:30:31.151+01:002012-05-18T15:30:31.151+01:00It's so annoying coming into any discussion an...It's so annoying coming into any discussion and it ends up with Robin hammering the same points into our head constantly.<br /><br />Any question and the answer is the legion or the railway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57824089753035773752012-05-18T13:21:28.571+01:002012-05-18T13:21:28.571+01:00When my mother came to stayed with me I signed her...When my mother came to stayed with me I signed her in for meals at the British Legion but I think people can have a meal without being signed in. If not you can just ask someone to sign you in.You have to book in advance so they do not waste any food. The annual subscription is about £20 but this comes to about 38p per meal if you go every week.<br /><br />When you have a Sunday Roast and a pint Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-36441978827218453372012-05-18T08:39:00.342+01:002012-05-18T08:39:00.342+01:00The Bird's Nest Buffet has got a five star foo...The Bird's Nest Buffet has got a five star food hygiene rating and serves good food cheaply, the British Legion has a four star food hygiene rating and does cheap but good quality Sunday roasts and curries. I have not been to the Conservative Club but it has a five star food hygiene rating and people who have eaten there say it compares favourably with the British Legion. Sea Salt has plenty Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-65317895720865389142012-05-17T23:28:18.360+01:002012-05-17T23:28:18.360+01:00I doubt people on holiday would really want to eat...I doubt people on holiday would really want to eat in members clubs like The Con Club or The Legion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-10987436720143764942012-05-17T22:35:03.343+01:002012-05-17T22:35:03.343+01:00The Bird's Nest Buffet has got a five star foo...The Bird's Nest Buffet has got a five star food hygiene rating and serves good food cheaply, the British Legion has a four star food hygiene rating and does cheap but good quality Sunday roasts and curries. I have not been to the Conservative Club but it has a five star food hygiene rating and people who have eaten there say it compares favourably with the British Legion. Sea Salt has plenty Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.com