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    General Discussion Thread 18.04.2025 🐰

    About 30 years ago we went camping in a National Park site in Sydney where you had to get there by boat or ferry. It was a lovely Easter apart from the constant rain and being freezing cold. Our two man tent was pretty basic and kept most of the rain out. We decided to have a barbeque and our...
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    Cassette Tapes

    Not the first cassette recorder/player we ever had but when we got engaged I gave my husband a Sony Walkman which used cassette tapes and some how he didn't have the usual problems with it.
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    General Discussion Thread 17.04.2025

    A couple of years ago I was going through the supermarket checkout and when I got to pay my pin number wouldn't work. So embarrassing - I had visions of abandoning over $200 worth of Christmas shopping and having to go home and get a different bank card. Then I heard the lady behind me say -...
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    General Discussion Thread 15.04.2025

    Some great choices but I still love Titanic.
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    Novelty Egg Cups

    My husband has a Mickey Mouse one he has had for over 70 years
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    Qantas issues shocking ultimatum to Aussie woman hours before flight

    It is a challenge flying with someone who has a wheelchair but the airline can make a big difference. Although we have only flown domestically we've found booking through a travel agent seems a lot easier and they check availability as airlines don't usually take more than a couple of...
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    'Charity is just a big business': Aussies outraged over op shops' price hikes

    At Geebung, Brisbane we have 4 op shops opposite the station. They are Red Cross, Lifeline, Link Vision and Salvos. They all have good items at very reasonable prices. Perhaps being so close together and lots of healthy competition helps keep the prices down?
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    General Discussion Thread 03.04.2024

    A recent dream I had was me riding a high powered motor bike near Hexham, Newcastle. I was all decked out in black leathers and was much younger. Funny thing is I have never ridden any type of motorbike but it was fantastic in the dream!
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    Want to make extra cash before the election? These jobs are hiring right now!

    I worked at the last State Election in Queensland and enjoyed doing so. The Electoral Commission website has information for working at the election if any members are interested in working.
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    ‘Such an amazing and loving soul’: Fans heartbroken as beloved TV icon (90) passes away

    I have always loved Richard Chamberlain as an outstanding actor across many different roles. I was quite young when I first saw him as Dr Kildare and thought he was one of the most handsome people I had ever seen. Rest peacefully Richard.
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    General Discussion Thread 28.03.2025

    So romantic. A beautiful film with two of my favourite stars.
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    What’s one fashion trend you proudly rocked back in the day?

    The eighties big Hair perm as my hair is very fine it was a big change. I also loved my hot pants dress in a pale pink colour which opened at the front to reveal the very modest hot pants but from the back looked like a normal dress. The other thing I loved were my knee high white boots!
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    General Discussion Thread 28.03.2025

    I'd love to go back into different times in history to see what it really was like e.g. 18th century.
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    Transistor Radio

    We took them everywhere (prior to the mobiles of course!) Saw a guy with a trannie at the NRL match on Saturday so he could listen to the football commentary.
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    'That’s not my job': Is romance dead for this Hollywood superstar?

    George Clooney is a very talented actor so I feel he could turn his hand to any type of role.
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    Shocking ACCC inquiry reveals how loyalty schemes are manipulating you–find out how!

    Firstly it is not compulsory to be a member of a rewards scheme. It is your choice. I have been a member of Flybuys since 1995. As I do need to buy food I use the card but don't buy extra things just to gain more points. I also don't spend a certain amount for 4 weeks in a row to gain extra...
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    'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?'

    There are not many jobs where you are working/on call 24/7. A live in carer is just that. If you have any doubts don't do it. You have a right to your own life too.
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