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  1. Esma Rose

    How this simple phone call cost an unfortunate woman $21,000 within seconds

    Answering To 52KID you are so right. We all THINK we are smart arses but these scammer guys have been a street ahead of us for years. They are SO clever having to pick just the right time that you are a little "not feeling right" & a little off the alarm carpet. No matter how smart you think...
  2. Esma Rose

    End of an Era: 'King of the Chat Show', Sir Michael Parkinson, passes away at 88

    RIP Parkie. The Aussies all loved you. Your humor, & the way you presented yourself was hilarious. You will NEVER be forgotten. I am positive you are interviewing already, every Saint you can find @ "The Pearly Gates" but don't push them open yourself. Give St Peter the opportunity of...
  3. Esma Rose

    Man swears by $8 item to remove scratches from dinnerware

    Ellejay you have the knowledge "Gumption" I have known for years. A play on words but too true. All these Brand names are only a replica of what each one can do with the same results.
  4. Esma Rose

    Gippsland Tragedy: Families share their grief over suspected mushroom poisoning

    You either KNOW your mushrooms or not. My son-in-law does, but I STILL am suss. Supermarket for me , & am always happy when I wake up the next morning. I stick to the button ones & if any other ones are in a recipe I still use the button for safety. I have even bought the box & grown them...
  5. Esma Rose

    Budgeting win! Struggling mum saves over $200 on meat at local supermarket

    Everyone should learn how to budget from their Mum when little. We all then have plenty of time to get the "gist" of it all, when after all we still answer to trying to save for the rainy day. Yes it DOES take time to buy as well as save. We are all guilty of buying the extra choccy bar, & in...
  6. Esma Rose

    Driver slammed online for hogging four spots, including disabled bay, in Bunnings carpark

    IanB had the experience I had 5 years ago. I thought I would be brave enough to tell the young woman how selfish she was, but instead, her language all but blew my head from my shoulders. These days no one has peace of mind even if you speak kindly to people which I did. Only for a jail...
  7. Esma Rose

    Concerns over Rising Egg Prices as Caged Eggs Phased Out

    Don't get your knickers in a knot ....yet. Before you get all excited preparing your henhouses, you have to get permission from your local council & more than likely they will fill you up with how they want it THEIR way. Been there, done that. Until I married in 1947 I was most...
  8. Esma Rose

    Grandma's hilarious funeral request: ‘Play this video, or I'll haunt whoever is in charge!’

    And last but not least, no speeches. You will have had a lifetime to have told me "I love you." I KMOW what I have done during my life of unselfishness to others. Have a" Wake' 'somewhere & be so happy I have joined my 2 beautiful children & my adorable husband who never looked sideways @...
  9. Esma Rose

    Unexpected twist in Ash Barty's baby news leaves Sunrise hosts in total shock: ‘What on Earth?’

    Love knows no boundaries in creed, race or color. You have a choice & it is YOURS. Congratulations for the many times Ash Darling, that you had me biting my nails with excitement. xxxx
  10. Esma Rose

    Which puffer jacket took the top spot? Find out the surprising results that have Australia divided!

    i didn't think @ my age I would worry about brands & looking like a Michelin tyre, but with trying to keep warm & putting up the temp of my gas heater, I am home all day looking like a roly-poly in my several puffers & the heater is down low. TRY IT. There is an answer to...
  11. Esma Rose

    Beloved chocolate company goes bust: The history of Australia's oldest chocolatier

    Whenever I think of seeing a show @ The Regent Theatre I immediately think of the shop on the right hand side in the theatre selling a gorgeous array of Chocs in red containers, which I am going to score from my beautiful husband. All those shows, all those chocolates. Miracles DO happen...
  12. Esma Rose

    Young Aussies may bear the burden of new levy for the ageing population: What does it mean for your grandchildren?

    Here we go. Get ready, Game, Set and Match......Death Duties???????????????????
  13. Esma Rose

    Young Aussies may bear the burden of new levy for the ageing population: What does it mean for your grandchildren?

    I am just waiting for the one tax you can bet on it, to come with the final blow. DEATH TAX.
  14. Esma Rose

    Sir James Hardy and Glenda Jackson: The tragic passing of an iconic Australian sailor and an Oscar-winning actress

    VALE. Glenda Jackson. Loved every film I saw of you. You astounded me with your pure polish. R.I.P. Dear.
  15. Esma Rose

    What is something in your life that...

    What a pity @my recycling teen age of almost 98 I STILL haven't the courage to share with all my new found mates together with Jarrod, my ONLY ONE heartache that refuses to give me relief! I DO KNOW THOUGH, what your answer would be, all of you. I forgave this person many years ago but know I...
  16. Esma Rose

    Aussies could be owed a share of $1.5 billion in 'lost' money – here's how to claim it!

    One area that has been overlooked is "Tattslotto." I worked there for ten fantastic years from the beginning Jun 1972 to 1982. We all were given to believe that any prize not claimed in a certain time was given over to consolidated revenue. At the beginning when we hand-scanned every coupon...
  17. Esma Rose

    Extra income relief? Coalition backs JobSeeker boost

    Ditto to June E. You are SO right. It's a brainless Government in bringing out migrants to do the work our lot SHOULD be doing. As long as they acquire results to solve a problem, yet another turns up in where the .... are they going to live? There's problems heaping up on problems, let...
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