new changes to stadium

[Magnus]

Can't put a price on hygiene Hugo.

Well, I guess the soap companies have done exactly that, but you get my gist.

[RoyalBlue]

Er but you don't wash your hands and then use the gel?????? The whole point of the gel is to wash and dry in one go?

Presumably they left the sinks in because it would cost money to remove them and because some people can have an allergic reaction to alcohol hand gels...

I've never come across a gel that is intended to dry wet hands! As you say, the gel is a replacement for washing your hands not a replacement for towels/dryers. It won't remove dirt either so I hope they provide nice thick bog paper!

As the sinks will remain but not for the purpose of handwashing, perhaps we can use them as extra peeing capacity in the gents!

Any chance that providing gel works out cheaper than paying the bill for water/towels/dryers?

[brendywendy]

if its an alcohol gel it will remove dirt, kill bacteria and fungi present on hand, and dry itself within 30 seconds.
all round its better than a quick wash with water.and i doubt it will represent a huge saving.

in terms of price, i reckon roller towel hire/replacements = refills of alcohol gel.

on the other hand why wasnt i informed of this before i renewed my season ticket

[brendywendy]

i myself tried the new cheap healthy option vegetarian noodles last week.
they were ok, a solid 6/10 which for stadium food is quite good!
im bringing some tabasco, or sweet chili sauce next time though

[RoyalBlue]

if its an alcohol gel it will remove dirt, kill bacteria and fungi present on hand, and dry itself within 30 seconds.
all round its better than a quick wash with water.and i doubt it will represent a huge saving.

in terms of price, i reckon roller towel hire/replacements = refills of alcohol gel.

on the other hand why wasnt i informed of this before i renewed my season ticket

I beg to differ - just where does the dirt disappear to? It can't just evaporate like the alcohol!!

That's the big difference with water - it flushes/carries the dirt away. So the alcohol will kill the bacteria in the sh*t but not remove the brown stuff from your hands!!

As for costing, don't forget the club would be charged per litre of water used by the taps and also per kilowatt for the electricity to power hand driers.

i myself tried the new cheap healthy option vegetarian noodles last week.
they were ok, a solid 6/10 which for stadium food is quite good!
im bringing some tabasco, or sweet chili sauce next time though

Tabasco is for wimps! I recommend 'Ten Minute Burn' - I've got a bottle and just a pin head's amount does what it says on the bottle and may well prove my theory about the alcohol gel!!

http://www.chilefoundry.co.uk/2009/09/25/%E2%80%9C10-minute-burn%E2%80%9D-hot-sauce-banned-from-the-fiery-foods-show/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrDGl0zvze4

Would also make an ideal Xmas present for the steward in your life!!

[Norfolk Royal]

The freeflow beer thing sounds interesting. Does this imply there was some sort of blockage in the beer pipes before?

[royal-biscuit-man]

just seen this on the OS its part of what was in the artical



Catering upgrades
Upgrades include:
- Installation of new coffee machines with high quality coffee
- Introduction of homemade soup and vegetable egg fried noodles
- Provision of hot dog carts and teams of hawkers
- Relaunch of Shire Foods as pie suppliers at the same price; as well as a new £2 hot dog
- Reduction in the price of crisps, improvement in confectionery offering
- Restructuring of staffing and management training to ensure continued high service levels.

Area coloured in red is carp. I purchased a hot dog from the east stand concourse nearest y20, and had to cough up £3.20. Anyonelse have this problem?

[sheshnu]

Did you ask for the £2 one, or just a normal one?

[brendywendy]

I beg to differ - just where does the dirt disappear to? It can't just evaporate like the alcohol!!

That's the big difference with water - it flushes/carries the dirt away. So the alcohol will kill the bacteria in the sh*t but not remove the brown stuff from your hands!!

you are doing it wrong!!


and ok- if you smear shit on your hands the alcohol will make it sterile and safe., but i still wouldnt lick it off if i were you

[Royal Lady]

Did you ask for the £2 one, or just a normal one?

I didn't see any advertised at £2.00 either.

[sheshnu]

Nor did I; but then I wasn't looking. Saw a £2 sausage roll though, perhaps there has been some confusion somewhere down the line..!

I'm more concerned that there are fewer bars - hot dogs can be brought into the bowl to be consumed so it doesn't really matter if you have to wait 15 minutes for one. If you wait fifteen minutes for a 'beer' then you're going to miss a portion of the match while you drink it. If I ever suffer such a fate then you can be certain my MP will be hearing about it.

[Magnus]

hot dogs can be brought into the bowl to be consumed so it doesn't really matter if you have to wait 15 minutes for one.

Especially for those that enjoy queuing, I certainly do and have nothing better to do of a half time.

[Big Foot]

Nor did I; but then I wasn't looking. Saw a £2 sausage roll though, perhaps there has been some confusion somewhere down the line..!

I'm more concerned that there are fewer bars - hot dogs can be brought into the bowl to be consumed so it doesn't really matter if you have to wait 15 minutes for one. If you wait fifteen minutes for a 'beer' then you're going to miss a portion of the match while you drink it. If I ever suffer such a fate then you can be certain my MP will be hearing about it.

This is exactly what the club want, less fans drinking alcohol and more money spent on over-priced crap food

[Magnus]

The profit margins must be far higher on the food tbf