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    Stirrup pants

    Yes I had a dark green pair and with my bright yellow jumper thought I was the bees knees!
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    Black Cat Chocolates

    Very fashionable box - that little bit of luxury and a competitor for Cadbury Roses chocolates.
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    Mum shares disappointing Woolworths experience: ‘I just want my items delivered’

    I am disappointed with Woolies home delivery service - for some reason the so called professional staff who pick the order seem to think it is a good excuse to give me items almost out of date or the worst looking fruit and vegetables on the shelf. If things are missing or wrong items you...
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    Shoppers freak out over this woman’s bizarre grocery store companions!

    We had pet mice as kids but never considered taking them shopping!
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    Washing dishes without fancy racks or dishwashers

    I am the only dishwasher in my house - been doing it since I was a kid. My big brother and I were conscripted to do the washing up after dinner. He always opted to dry the dishes so if he didn't like my washing effort would hand me back the plate and yell Reject!
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    Is your Pre Paid Funeral Really Paid

    This article highlights how dependent we are on what is said at the time of arranging a prepaid funeral. For most it is not the most comfortable conversation and as the consumer we may forget to ask some questions and some funeral directors do not tell us all the facts. We were fortunate when...
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    Things That Only Grandmothers Know: The Bridge Generation Part 1

    Finally someone has expressed so much of what we know to be true. Thank you
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    Playing the recorder

    I didn't get to play the recorder at school as my Mum couldn't stand the sound of them, particularly as a newbie practising. I guess that might be why my music career stalled!
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    Health crises hit Royals: Princess of Wales faces setback during recovery

    Princess Anne has always been a quiet achiever over many years. She was the hardest working royal over a long period and does her duties without fuss and bother in her own no nonsense way. Sophie and Edward similarly are great representatives again minus scandals, but gain little if any praise...
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    purple beauty

    It is exquisite. My favourite colour.
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    Cobbers

    Dolly mixtures were miniature sweets like little tiny jellies. tiny soft squares in pastel colours etc. When I was a little child in England I went to the local corner shop and Mr Honeysett weighed them out of a big glass jar into a little white paper bag (as they did for many sweets in those...
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    Crimplene dresses

    Yes and it was a very hot synthetic fabric for our climate. I also recall men wearing crimplene shirts. The big selling point was it didn't need ironing!
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    Changes are coming for Australia’s aged care system. Here’s what we know so far

    Totally agree with you. All the enquiries in the world will not change the fact that decent aged care costs money. Don't our older citizens deserve a good life where their care needs are provided without them being made to feel like they are a financial burden. Other countries and cultures...
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    Cobbers

    Cobbers were great and of course in the olden days we could buy any number that the pocket money could buy. When I was very young I loved dolly mixtures. Does anyone remember them?
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    Member @Iggydi’s thoughts on the Valentine's Day hype & budget-friendly ideas

    I agree that showing your love for someone should not reflect a price tag. Some great suggestions from the writer and make sure of giving plenty of hugs throughout the year. Happy Valentine's Day everyone.
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    Revolutionising confidence and comfort: Introducing Boody’s sustainable leak-proof underwear for women

    The cup thing is inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual blood.
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    Valentine's 'Nostalgia Competition' - Share your memories of love and you could win $100

    When I was a student Occupational Therapist I met a nurse called Gus in a facility where I was doing a prac training . I was 19 and he was 42 but we hit it off so well that the age gap didn't matter. He was such a kind, considerate person and we enjoyed many great times together. Your first...
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