Wattersons Daily

Work Continuing...

2011-02-09T07:33:00.000-08:00

The work is continuing with the relocation of the stairs.

Dont Jump!

2011-02-01T02:29:00.000-08:00

Just a big gap now!

And They're Gone!

2011-02-01T01:39:00.001-08:00

Stairs have now gone after many years of faithful service. They are to be recycled to live in another building somewhere.

Stairs Coming Out!

2011-01-31T04:38:00.000-08:00

Workman back today to start on taking the front stairs away before the new ones go in.

Lift In Operation!

2011-01-21T07:03:00.000-08:00

The lift is now in operation. The whole area needs redecorated but it has to wait until the stairs have been moved.

Gallaghers Coming On...

2010-12-15T06:59:00.000-08:00

The inside of the store (and back of the new stairwell) has now been plastered.

Coolest Christmas Card 2010

2010-12-10T04:28:00.000-08:00

This has to be one of the coolest cards ever!

New Stairwell...

2010-12-01T04:23:00.000-08:00

The next stage is removing the main staircase but preparatory work can be done behind the scenes to get things ready. Unfortunately there is not much room for photographing but we will see what can be done!

Gallaghers Changing...

2010-11-01T04:09:00.000-07:00

Work has started in Gallaghers to form the new staircase within the shop.

Barcelona Shop Doorway!

2010-10-21T04:04:00.000-07:00

Seen this cool entrance to one of the shops when we were in Barcelona...

Kennel Made

2010-10-03T13:14:00.001-07:00

The kennel has been completed and the dogs have taken residence!

Wattersons Lift - Nearing Completion

2010-09-22T06:39:00.000-07:00

I know my photos have dried up but things moved inside and there is not as much to show as far as progress goes. Here is a collection of photos relating to inside the lift shaft.

Mural

2010-09-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

Drumragh Care Home have painted a mural of the shop in their Dementia Unit to help those suffering from Alzheimers. Residents can relate to images of places they recognise from their younger days and it is good therapy for them.

Fergie and Giggsy Relaxing!

2010-09-10T06:56:00.000-07:00

The dogs are finding it tiring watching me work!

Dog Kennel Out Of Crates!

2010-09-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

I have managed to get the two crates home to hopefully make a new home for Fergie and Giggsy! Here is the start of it...

Wattersons Lift - Delivery

2010-08-30T06:44:00.000-07:00

The lift was delivery in two large crates today.

Wattersons Lift - Roof Work

2010-06-23T02:25:00.001-07:00

The work on the roof continues.

Wattersons Lift - Start Of Roof

2010-06-19T09:12:00.001-07:00

With the shaft now completed the roof is the next stage.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 8

2010-06-12T03:42:00.001-07:00

Tower now at its height.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 7

2010-06-11T03:23:00.000-07:00

Check those plans to see if it is high enough!

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 6

2010-06-10T01:59:00.001-07:00

The shaft is now nearing an end rising like a tower out of the old entry!

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 5

2010-06-05T06:18:00.000-07:00

Another 4 feet added.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 4

2010-06-04T01:07:00.001-07:00

Now starting the last third of the shaft.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 3

2010-06-03T04:41:00.001-07:00

Still going up. Two floors done now.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 2

2010-06-02T01:35:00.000-07:00

Soon be at third floor level!

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Construction 1

2010-05-31T01:29:00.000-07:00

A few pics of the lift shaft starting to stretch up.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Started 2

2010-05-28T01:12:00.000-07:00

The lift shaft is now taking it's prescribed shape.

Wattersons Lift - Lift Shaft Started 1

2010-05-27T01:04:00.000-07:00

The construction of the lift shaft has now started.

Wattersons Lift - More Demolition!

2010-05-26T02:27:00.001-07:00

Another piece of Gallagher's in the trailer!

Wattersons Lift - Starting To Build

2010-05-25T02:22:00.000-07:00

The back wall is now being constructed.

Wattersons Lift - Back Wall

2010-05-24T01:47:00.000-07:00

Scaffolding is now up to build the rear wall.

Wattersons Lift - More Concrete

2010-05-21T01:52:00.001-07:00

There is now a total of 24 square metres of concrete in the ground!

Wattersons Lift - Tidy Up!

2010-05-20T08:41:00.001-07:00

Time for a bit of a tidy up!

Wattersons Lift - Reinforcing Complete

2010-05-19T02:47:00.000-07:00

The box is nearly done. Starting to take shape.

Wattersons Lift - Swimming Pool!

2010-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

More work in the hole today.

Wattersons Lift - Closing In

2010-05-15T01:26:00.001-07:00

The hole is now getting smaller again!

Wattersons Lift - Reinforcing The Hole!

2010-05-13T04:13:00.000-07:00

The base of the lift shaft has to be heavily reinforced.

Wattersons Lift - Digger Leaving

2010-05-13T03:46:00.001-07:00

Bye bye old friend...you have served us well!

Wattersons Lift - Down Below!

2010-05-10T03:37:00.000-07:00

The digger has proved to be invaluable to help get the hole dug for the workings of the lift. Below the surface is pure bog for six or seven feet!

Wattersons Lift - No Need For Shovels!

2010-05-07T03:32:00.000-07:00

A digger has arrived to start the excavation!

Wattersons Lift - Temporary Roof

2010-05-05T03:29:00.000-07:00

A temporary roof has been put over the entry to keep the rain out of the hole that will be dug!

Wattersons Lift - Those Walls Came Tumbling Down!

2010-05-01T03:23:00.000-07:00

Getting there. Nearly at ground level.

Wattersons Lift - Blocks Galore

2010-04-30T03:17:00.000-07:00

Demolition continues...

Wattersons Lift - Start Of Work

2010-04-23T02:52:00.000-07:00

Work has now started on the construction of our lift.
Demolition of the pub toilets.

Wattersons Lift - Office Before Demolition

2010-04-17T03:21:00.000-07:00

A picture of the office before the demolition starts!

Shop Closed

2010-04-04T03:31:00.000-07:00

The shop will be closed on Easter Monday and open again on Easter Tuesday.

Three Day Easter Event

2010-03-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-15T00:02:00.000-07:00

The shop will be CLOSED on Wednesday 17th March.

Around The World...

2010-03-12T00:10:00.000-08:00

Jerusalem: Muhammed Abdel Jawd, a Palestinian metalsmith, works in his shop...

Mother's Day

2010-03-11T03:26:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that Mother's Day is this weekend - Sunday 14th March.
If you are stuck for ideas our Gift Vouchers are a good option.

Around The World...

2010-03-10T03:28:00.001-08:00

Pasay City, Philippines: People help to put out a fire in a residential district...

Jeans Promotion Now On

2010-03-09T01:56:00.001-08:00

Around The World...

2010-03-08T01:25:00.000-08:00

Constitucion, Chile: Drinking water for people affected by the recent earthquake is unloaded from an aid truck...

Around The World...

2010-03-07T01:30:00.000-08:00

Hamhung, North Korea: Celebrations following the completion of a factory...

Around The World...

2010-03-06T01:33:00.000-08:00

Matanzas, Cuba: A crocodile rests at a breeding centre in the Zapata Swamp Biosphere Reserve Park...

Around The World...

2010-03-05T01:35:00.000-08:00

Athens, Greece: A dog sleeps at the entrance of a metro station, closed due to a 24-hour strike...

Around The World...

2010-03-04T01:37:00.000-08:00

Brits, South Africa: Police stand by after clashes with township residents protesting about poor services...

Around The World...

2010-03-03T01:41:00.000-08:00

Cite Soleil, Haiti: A Voodoo priest plays the drums and sings with a group of fellow worshippers during a ceremony...

Around The World...

2010-03-02T01:44:00.000-08:00

Marjah, Afghanistan: A US marine covers his face as a helicopter lands during a visit by Afghan and Nato officials...

Around The World...

2010-03-01T01:52:00.000-08:00

Huaibei, China: Workers weld steel bars at a factory...

Sale Finishes Today

2010-02-27T02:05:00.000-08:00

Grab Yourself A Bargain

2010-01-25T04:48:00.000-08:00

The sale is still on with plenty of stock still to be sold...

Sale Affected By The Wintry Weather

2010-01-11T04:02:00.000-08:00

The sale has got off to a slow start because of the icy conditions. Shoppers have been unable to get to town. This means there are still plenty of bargains to be had!

New Years Day

2009-12-31T06:26:00.000-08:00

The shop will be CLOSED on New Years Day.

Winter Sale Commences On 28th December

2009-12-24T06:22:00.000-08:00

Our SALE will not start until 28th December.

Christmas Shopping In Omagh

2009-12-01T02:29:00.000-08:00

Why not come to Omagh this year for your Christmas shopping.
There is a wide variety and range of shops to choose from.
You will receive a hearty welcome from all.

Mega Discount In Ladies Fashions Department

2009-11-19T02:04:00.000-08:00

Why not take advantage of extra discount in ladieswear this weekend.
The bad weather is here so get yourself a new coat to brave the storm.

Ad For This Week....

2009-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Plain advert for this weeks paper.

X-Factor Is An Outrage

2009-11-09T07:46:00.001-08:00

After the sham of X-Factor last night everyone should 'Vote with their Remote'. Turn Cowell and Co. off at the weekends because the show is a mockery. Lucie was absolutely fantastic and yet she was humiliated in front of millions yesterday. Let us hope that Danni has some good luck and Stacy can run Cowell and his posse out of town!

Pumpkins On The Menu

2009-10-29T08:41:00.000-07:00

Halloween is here so the advert for this week reflects this season....

Mid Season Event Now On

2009-10-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

Our latest discount event starts today...

Suit & Jean Promotion Now On

2009-10-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

We have fantastic value in men's suits and up to 50% off men's jeans as well...

Derren's Lottery Prediction

2009-09-10T01:58:00.000-07:00

Derren Brown’s apparent success in predicting last night’s national lottery numbers on live television has sparked a massive nation-wide sleuthing mission.
Viewers baffled by how the illusionist carried off the trick have been watching clips of the show online and clubbing together on social networking sites to suggest explanations.
Brown’s ten-minute Channel 4 show, The Event Live, in which he revealed a pre-selected set of lottery balls shortly after the real ones were drawn, is to be followed by an explanatory show tomorrow night.
It should be a good watch.

Bluegrass Music Festival

2009-09-04T02:45:00.000-07:00

This popular annual event takes place over the weekend at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Back To School

2009-09-01T01:49:00.000-07:00

Not a pleasant time especially when the summer was so bad! We have kitted a lot of children out for school and we hope these clothes will serve them well over the school year. Don't forget we stock all sizes right through the school year if you need any replacements or extras.

Open For Business

2009-08-30T15:35:00.000-07:00

The shop will be open tomorrow on the August Bank Holiday.

Sale Is Winding Up

2009-08-27T03:23:00.000-07:00

The Sale is finishing up this weekend.

School Uniform Shout

2009-08-17T03:32:00.000-07:00

This weeks ad shows a young lad shouting.

In Our Thoughts Always

2009-08-15T03:48:00.000-07:00

In remembrance of Ann, Geraldine and Veda.

Thinking of Doreen as always.

The shop has never been the same since 15th August 1998.

Not Much Left Now

2009-08-10T05:05:00.000-07:00

Using an old slogan this week!

Further Reductions In Our Sale

2009-08-03T04:08:00.000-07:00

Get the magnifying glass out!

Getting The Knife Out

2009-07-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

This weeks ad tells of the chopping board!

School Uniforms Now In Stock

2009-07-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again....

Prices On The Slide

2009-07-20T08:51:00.001-07:00

More reductions this week....

Summer Sale Still On

2009-07-13T08:49:00.000-07:00

Sale continues....

Shop Closed

2009-07-11T01:30:00.000-07:00

The shop will be closed on Monday for the annual Orangemen's Day holiday.

Prices Falling

2009-07-09T01:36:00.000-07:00

More reductions on sale stock this week....

Forty Five Lessons

2009-07-07T01:45:00.000-07:00

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.

To celebrate growing older, she once wrote the 45 lessons life taught her.
It is the most requested column she has ever written.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Remember that I will always share my spoon with you!
Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves.

Omagh Show

2009-07-03T02:32:00.000-07:00

Tyrone Farming Society looks forward to its 169th Annual Omagh Show taking place today and tomorrow. The event takes place at their premises on the Gillygooley Road in Omagh. There are many stands, stalls and activities to attract a big crowd in what proves to be a popular community event. Each year it goes from strength to strength and let's hope the weather holds up to make the Show a roaring success.

Sale In Full Swing

2009-07-02T02:05:00.000-07:00

The Sale is now in full swing. Our advert for this week.

Black Or White

2009-06-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

MJ has been a hot topic of conversation at work over recent days so here is my favourite song from his discography.

Enjoy!

Great Song From American Idol Winner

2009-06-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

This is a great song from Jordin Sparks (and what a class name too!).

Find out more on her official website...
[www.jordinsparks.com]

Jacko Dead

2009-06-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

The death of MJ today has stirred a lot of chat and debate at work. A legend, an icon, a sad individual, the king of pop were just a few statements made in conversation. Some staff defended his integrity over the stories that have revolved about him in recent years - while others did not shed many tears over his passing. There is no doubt he was an interesting person who probably was his own worst enemy. There will be plenty of opportunity to reflect over his life as the media will thrash it to death again and again until the funeral is over!

Like Cool Dot Com

2009-06-22T01:51:00.000-07:00

I was trying to get ideas for this weeks advert and I stumbled upon this fascinating site. There is some really obscure and different ideas on it. Take a look.
[www.likecool.com]

Father's Day - 21st June

2009-06-20T01:14:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that we have lots of gifts available for Father's Day. If you are stuck for ideas maybe one of our Gift Vouchers would be suitable as an alternative.

Summer Sale Now On

2009-06-18T03:19:00.000-07:00

The Summer Sale starts today with discounts of up to 50% off stock throughout the store.

Premier League Fixtures Announced

2009-06-17T04:13:00.000-07:00

The eagerly-awaited fixtures for the 2009/10 Barclays Premier League season have now been released. You can view them on the official website for the Barclays Premier League. Nothing startling like United v Liverpool on the first day !!
[www.premierleague.com]

Mid Season Event Finishes

2009-06-12T14:22:00.000-07:00

Our Mid Season Event is due to finish tomorrow (Saturday).

£80,000,000 Offer For Ronnie

2009-06-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

Ronaldo is going - this is quite a blow to United and me - or is it? It seems that whilst he has been so influential to the team he has now been given the opportunity to get his dream move to Spain and Real Madrid. Mixed feelings about this because of what he has done in recent years but SAF will certainly have plans in mind to reinstate us a s favourites to lift a major honour in 2010. Come on UNITED!

Heat Radio

2009-06-09T06:57:00.000-07:00

Not many of you may have heard of Heat radio - I listen to it online everyday. The music is good and there is not too much chat and no ads whatsoever. The station only broadcasts online, through freeview/satellite or on digital radio. Highly recommend.
[www.heatworld.com]