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  1. J

    Men's outfits in the '60s and '70s

    my late husband loved his shorts and long socks. my boys got older they teased him mercilessly, and one day took all the socks and binned them ! Hubby just went out and bought more.
  2. J

    Shop's controversial policy splits Aussies online! See why it sparked a gender divide

    It's a very easy fix take your son somewhere else for a haircut ! The story says it was the boys first hair cut, so maybe around 2 or 3 years old this is too young to leave a child who would probably scream blue murder. It's one Barber not all of them so what's the fuss 🤷‍♀️
  3. J

    What’s the weirdest or most random thing you’ve held onto over the years?

    until i moved in February this year i still had the menus from our flight from London to Sydney in 1968. i had a good clear out when i moved this time.
  4. J

    Third major price hike drives customers away, time to switch providers

    But you can change and keep your same number when signing up with someone else you have the choice of a new number or keep yours !
  5. J

    Third major price hike drives customers away, time to switch providers

    Aldi is great $19 a month and my data just rolls over
  6. J

    Major Aussie bank cuts 1,500 jobs, pushes cashless future

    I don't think there's anything we can do about it, and it's mostly our generation that's so against it. Didn't I read on here that it won't be complete for 30 years ? by which time most of us will not be around to worry about it anyway. And the next generation will be used to it presumably...
  7. J

    ‘There could be $1.50 a kilo difference’: This Aussie staple is cheaper for Kiwis than their own

    Yes my favorite butter is $9.50 but I won't be buying it at that price !
  8. J

    ‘I’ll do anything for my children’: What one Aussie mother says she has to do just to feed her kids

    yes there are many places she could go but they are not many if you have no car and no public transport. If caught and convicted she could lose her children, but meantime somehow she has to feed them .
  9. J

    ‘A substantial markup’: Why a top online store is facing court over customer charges

    someone who was desperate for a fridge and had no other hope being able to get one !
  10. J

    Favourite tech gadget puts users at risk in shocking recall over burn and death fears

    Why are these things not checked properly before going on the market ?
  11. J

    New rules may impact home options in this state. Is this the solution to the housing crisis?

    sadly there is no compassion from any Council ! what harm is there for people to live on someone's property so long as all parties don't object? especially with a housing crisis going on !
  12. J

    Woolworths launches biggest rewards promotions for the year! Here's how you can win

    sorry about your son i hope he can get sorted very soon.
  13. J

    Woolworths launches biggest rewards promotions for the year! Here's how you can win

    that is disgusting ! I know if you have a small order you can select a partner driver which is door dash or similar, they are useless and i'd put nothing past them also it's just their car that they use
  14. J

    Is this phone etiquette disappearing over the years? Here's what Aussies think!

    I have always done that when making a call to business's etc. Not however when answering a call, I like to know who is ringing before giving my name. Our generation were mostly bought up with good manners I think.
  15. J

    Woolworths launches biggest rewards promotions for the year! Here's how you can win

    I can't be bothered with deals from the supermarkets ! by the time you figure out which ones is best it's changed, and I expect that most of the savings just put other prices up to counteract. So I have Cole's Plus simply because I need groceries delivered and ignore the hoopla !
  16. J

    Meet Long-Time Member @Observer: ‘I can see the funny side of many things.’

    I think it's lovely to put a real face to the name. Great to meet you Observer and learn a little about you.
  17. J

    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    perhaps all assistance dogs should be registered if they are REALLY needed and show registration when entering anywhere. still don't like them in shops though certainly not in the trolley ! Some people go overboard treating their pets like people ! Don't get me wrong i love dogs and cats but...
  18. J

    Court to decide if Tasmanian supermarket discriminated by not allowing alpaca in store

    I think I would have shopped before picking Dora up from the vet !
  19. J

    Major Aussie bank cuts 1,500 jobs, pushes cashless future

    It must feel great thinking you are the only sane one among us all ?
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