It happened... I knew it would at some point…read more I fill the car with petrol walk up the the cash desk and just as I reach for my wallet, before my hand even touches my pocket, I know its not there. and it wasn't. The guy was very understanding, I explained I had come all the way from sandymount because theirs are the lowest priced for miles (and they are), I promised I'd be back within the hour. he believed me, didn't accept my offer of holding my son hostage, which was jolly decent really. ...and yes, I did come back any pay, yea of little faith.

Its a handy place for food and it has an ATM which are in short supply in the area. But the stand…read moreout thing for me about this place is that it will always be the place I bought a bottle of Pur Secco. Let's be clear - that is not a typo! The recession has led to much lowering of standards. I had bookclub, I was broke, I needed booze. The 7.50 bottle of Pur Secco (made in Germany from grapes obtained in Italy) was in my price range. It was surprisingly drinkable!

I called in here at 5:20 to get a light bulb changed and I was told "yes they change lightbulbs but…read moreI'm going home". When I enquired regarding their opening hours and was told 9-5:30. I asked to speak to the owner who was the guy that had refused to do the job and he was taking his overalls heading for home (not working on another car). He couldn't have cared less and said "it wasn't his problem" that I didn't have a working car light and sent me off without doing the maximum 2 minute job!!