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    Pin tins

    Mum had the blue Dorcas tin for many years and it got a lot of use as people actually mended things in those days and didn't just throw everything away.
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    Want to win up to $800k in prizes for only $2? Enter Deaf Lottery’s latest draw before it's too late!

    No and if you buy tickets before 23 Feb you go into an extra Early Bird draw. Just go to Deaf Lotteries website and follow instructions.
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    General Discussion Thread 01.02.2025

    My Mum always said be honest and of good character - it's something you can't get back once you lose it. Also always say please and thankyou - 2 small words that don't cost anything but make a world of difference.
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    Paddle Pops

    Chocolate paddle pop was a treat at school once a week when I ordered my lunch!
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    Ex-Australian idol favourite shares emotional update on his cancer battle: 'There's no end in sight'

    I had bowel cancer diagnosed in 2007 and had half my large bowel and some of the small bowel removed and then chemotherapy. Well being given a 5 year survival rate here I am 17 years later. I wish Courtney all the very best. Any type of cancer is a battle but with early diagnosis, good...
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    Lunar New Year is here!

    I am a snake (born in 1953) - so am hoping for a happier and healthier year ahead. I wish the same to all SDC members and staff.
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    Bex or Vincent's

    I can remember working in an office between school and university and a lot of middle aged ladies there used to regularly take Bex or Vincents "in case they got a headache". It was only years later they were taken off the market as their adverse effects became known. A lot of people ended up...
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    Checkout Chick

    The old system may have been a little slower but a real person served you, knew the prices, and gave you the right change. No scanning, bar codes etc. Even today they always need a real person to fix up the machine's mistakes. Progress is not always that!
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    January Competition: Win a Year's Membership to SDC Rewards

    I'm sure the team at SDC could look at it and decide if it is possible to do fairly.
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    January Competition: Win a Year's Membership to SDC Rewards

    It would be a shame for some members to miss out on membership because of the cost of fees. As SDC members are very bright and innovative is there some way we could contribute a little more with our membership to help those finding it hard with all the other costs we face on a limited income...
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    Want to win up to $800k in prizes for only $2? Enter Deaf Lottery’s latest draw before it's too late!

    Just click on the blue writing "Tickets for Deaf Lottery" at the bottom of the article and follow the prompts.
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    Unbreakable Flask With A Cup

    Yes had one at high school and every day had the frozen orange cordial. Long before all the complex and beautiful drink bottles that are available now.
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    What articles would you like to see in SDC?

    It would be great to see travel stories of interesting places you have been. Also funny things kids do.
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    Do you have a favourite quote that inspires you?

    Age is not important unless you're a wine or a cheese. Enjoy life regardless.
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    Commonsense Cookbook

    I can remember this book being the text book for domestic science and the recipes were simple but delicious. I used it for many years.
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    5 Top Mattresses to Buy 2025: A Guide for Australians Over 60

    I was extremely lucky to win my mattress last year in a Seniors Discount Club competition. If you went to the Ergo Flex website they would have all the details. I found they were a very easy and professional to deal with and delivered on time. Hope you are able to get one and enjoy it. I...
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    5 Top Mattresses to Buy 2025: A Guide for Australians Over 60

    Having slept on an Ergo Flex mattress now for 3 months I have nothing but praise for it. It is comfortable and supportive without being hard like other mattresses. It is memory foam but cool. There is no partner disturbance and I can certainly endorse how much better it is for my back pain...
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    Nana's Apron

    They were like a uniform for all good housewives but they did protect their clothes as well and had to be quickly removed if the doctor or someone important was calling in to see you!
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