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I remember, in the 1960's, when Cherry Ripes were twice as big! They were originally wrapped in foil, with a paper sleeve. I loved the picture, on the wrapper, of the boy pinching cherries from the tree, and the owner, with his bulldog, ready to catch him!

I have been using Australian Eucalyptus Company Dishwashing Powder, and Dishwashing Liquid. They both do a great job, using only a small amount, making it a very thrifty addition to my kitchen, as well as other Australian Eucalyptus Company products.

Our Sunbeam stand mixer was terrific! It was second hand, and it lasted another 20 years, in my kitchen. They don't make them as good as that any more!

I received a phone call, from someone claiming to be from my bank. They asked for details that my bank already knew. I asked them to call me back, and took my phone into my bank. When they called back, I answered the phone, gave it to the teller, and she was able to confirm that this was a...

I shop at ALDI, and am pleased to do so. I appreciate the lower prices there, but I would be even more pleased to know that their suppliers are getting a fair deal.

My husband and I love British mysteries! We signed up for BritBox, and it's great! All our favourites like Vera, Lewis, Shetland etc are available, including lots that we haven't seen yet in Australia.

My parents had a mixed business in country Victoria in the 1950's. The Swallows biscuit truck delivered biscuits in metal tins. These were later returned to the factory to be refilled. Broken biscuits were a penny a bag, and what a treat that was!

In the early sixties, I remember Christmas being so hot, that my Mum would precook the chicken, the night before, and we had it cold, with a salad. No Christmas pudding, too hot to light the wood stove, so we had red and green jelly with ice-cream. My dad was a fire spotter at a local lookout...

As a child, in the 60's, lamb was quite cheap and a side of lamb was a regular purchase for the family. Since the prices have escalated, I haven't been able to afford lamb for quite a long time. I look forward to the price coming down, then I will eat lamb again!