Thursday, October 3, 2024

Chick-fil-A

My current favo(u)rite fast food restaurant is Chick-fil-A.  They definitely do some of the best chicken sandwiches out there.  But they are not without controversy.  They are one of those American companies whose values are strongly influenced by Christian religious beliefs.  Such as not being open on Sundays, and not supporting same-sex marriage.  But despite this, they remain unerringly popular and are something like the third biggest fast-food chain in the US.  With this in mind, I was curious whether they had a presence in the UK.  According to Wikipedia, they did have a few stores open about 5 years ago but none of them lasted and apparently were quite heavily protested against due to their anti-LGBTQ stance.  But it seems like they are going to try again to break into the UK market and are opening 5 locations across the UK next year.  For a chain this big, I'd be surprised if they don't eventually have a strong UK presence - not unlike other US chains like Taco Bell or Five Guys.          

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Sunset

I sometimes really wish I lived somewhere with a view.  I do like a good vista and a good sunset.  This was the sky yesterday evening.  And where did I snap this photo?  From the grocery store car park, as I stopped to pick up a few things on the way home from work.


Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Big Bucks

An expensive day, as I bought a new suit this morning.  I didn't have a budget, so I probably overpaid for something I'm probably not going to wear very much.  Beyond funerals, weddings, job interviews (which may soon become quite pertinent) and company parties with a formal dress code (which I haven't been to for several years) - I doubt it's going to get much use.  But at least the suit should fit me and should last, and I think looks good - which is more than can be said for my first and only previous suit.